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Red Deer’s first group home for former Michener Centre residents opened in West Park in 1969. It was purchased by the Michener Centre parents organization, which is today fighting against moving the few residents that still remain there.

A humanizing alternative or just victimizing all over again?

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 It is somewhat ironic that Red Deer’s first group home for the developmentally disabled was purchased in 1969 by the Michener Centre parents organization, the same group that today is fighting tooth and nail against the government’s order to move some 120 current Michener residents into

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group and seniors homes.

That first West Park group home housed 10 female residents who were already working in the community, and had been returning to the Alberta School Hospital in the evenings before moving into the new home.

The purchase of the home came in the same year that the Blair Report was released in the province, urging the depopulation of Michener Centre and the establishment of living spaces in the community.

Hundreds of higher-functioning residents were moved out in the years that followed, with many living on their own. But for those who required group homes in which to live, it was not as easy as simply building a house and having people move in.

Community opposition was, at times, strong enough to ensure group homes would not be located in particular

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The Michener group homes — which will remain operational despite the rest of the centre’s closure — were built in a cluster near the centre because there was vocal opposition to the spread of homes for the disabled in the city.

By 1992, over 1,000 people had left Michener and there were only about 15 group homes in Red Deer, and it was expected that number would increase significantly.

About 15 new homes are being built and are expected be ready for occupancy this year alone in Red Deer and surrounding communities to accommodate current Michener residents.

So, if the parents organization of 45 years ago embraced transitions away from Michener, why is the organization today inexhaustible in its efforts to block the planned moves?

Many members say they support community living in principle, they just do not support community living for their loved ones.

Jody Kvern has tried group homes, but now finds herself back at Michener Centre, where she has spent most of her life; sister Lee Kvern says her normally easygoing sister became difficult and occasionally violent in the community.

Brian Reed argues that moving his brother Bruce into a group home would hasten his death.

There is no argument among families that the system today that supports families to raise their disabled children at home before they transition into a group home or independent living arrangement upon adulthood is better.

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HOMES: Agencies becoming more like the institutions they replaced But, as Mark Keohane, brother to a longtime resident, puts it, Michener residents should not be simply moved into group homes the same way as those with disabilities growing up today are — because it is the politically correct thing to do.

Doing so ignores the fact that most Michener residents have only known one way of living, and that is at the centre, he said.

“They’ve been victimized once due to ideology, and now we’re revictimizing them again due to ideology. Do they deserve that?” says Lisa Kaye-Stanisky, whose brother Floyd has lived at Michener for over 50 years.

For people who have been involved in the community living arena over the years, moves into the community are not seen as victimizing those with disabilities, but humanizing them.

Allan Case worked over 30 years at Michener and then, in the ‘90s, started working in group homes, where he says his charges came out of their shells and were markedly happier.

Ali Taplay spent about eight weeks at Michener after graduating college over 30 years ago. She quit in part because of the resistance to change at Michener. Taplay has spent the last three decades working in community living and training people to work with developmentally disabled people.

She says any institutional setting breeds inhumane support simply because of the size of the place and the routine and structure that largeness demands.

Malerie Meeker too has spent decades working with community living agencies in B.C., where she says she has seen innumerable lives improve as people have transitioned out of large institutions.

“The measure of any person with a disability, of both their safety as well as their happiness, is directly related to the number of unpaid people in their lives . . . and I think there is so much more opportunity to be in relationships in community. You go to the coffee shop every Tuesday week after week and you will make friends with the other people who go to the coffee shop on Tuesdays. Those opportunities to meet people and be in relationships are so much more prevalent if somebody lives in community,” says Meeker.

But, she adds, community living has in some ways come full circle, with some large agencies becoming almost like the institutions they have replaced.

There is still too much control over people’s lives, she says. Staff shortages and funding shortfalls might regularly mean a resident cannot go and do what they would like to do.

There are 37 community living agencies in the

Photo by MYLES FISH/Advocate staff

Terry Mitchell of Parkland CLASS shows off a built-in storage feature that will maximize living space for residents at a new group home in West Park built to accommodate current Michener Centre residents. Fiftyone new group home spaces across Central Alberta are being created for the Michener residents who are to be transitioned out of the long-running facility.

Alberta Health Services Central Zone — an administrative region that stretches from Nordegg to Lloydminster and Drumheller in the east — operating about 190 group homes. Twenty-seven of the agencies operate as non-profits. Approximately 2,500 staff are spread across the organizations.

Parkland Community Living and Support Services is both one of the largest and oldest agencies in the entire province. With the four new homes the agency is building in Red Deer to accommodate Michener moves, Parkland CLASS will soon operate 40 group homes, most of which are in the city.

Having housed people coming out of Michener for decades, Parkland chief operating officer Dan Verstraete says the agency is facing nothing new with the current situation. But it is applying what staff have learned from the hundreds of transitions the agency has done over the years. It incorporates design features that increase living space for residents. It is proactive in making adjustments to the homes now during constrution that residents may not require today for accessibility, but likely will as they age.

Central Alberta Residence Society (CARS), a 35-year-old organization that now serves about 80 individuals in group homes and independent living settings, also is incorporating elements into its two new group home builds to allow residents to “age in place.” Its last major build — a wide bungalow home to five residents — features extra-wide hallways, no stairs, two accessible bathrooms, laminate floor-

ing instead of carpet, and raised garden beds in the backyard for people in wheelchairs.

While its two builds this year will be in smaller lots in newer neighbourhoods, executive director Miriam Kaye says the homes will still be structured to serve people for a long time. In the past, residents would regularly have to move out of their group homes into more accessible domiciles as their needs increased with age.

In total, 10 agencies in Central Alberta have received funding to create 51 new spaces for the transition process, at a budgeted cost of approximately $10 million. Alongside long-standing agencies like Parkland CLASS and CARS are agencies like Cosmos and Employment Placement and Support Services that are new to providing residential supports for developmentally challenged individuals.

The province’s target date for emptying Michener has been pushed back largely because new spaces are only now becoming available. Some home builds — primarily in new neighbourhoods on Red Deer’s eastern edge, far from the city centre — have not yet begun.

Fourteen residents have been moved out of Michener since last March when the province announced it planned to close the institutional buildings. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com Coming Monday: Michener Centre’s significant impact on Red Deer.

Studies show families come around after transition With every closure of a place like Michener Centre, fear is an element. Families forced by governments to consider where to relocate their loved ones speak warily of a lack of services outside the institution; unqualified, underpaid staff in group homes; and the negative health effects they believe will be caused by residential upheaval.

And even some involved in the community living sector say some of that apprehension is justifiable, and that there are some truly bad service providers out there.

But studies of closures in other jurisdictions largely show how far familial attitudes change once transitions are realized.

After all of Ontario’s institutions were closed in 2009, a study done found that families who had fought the closure order were overwhelmingly satisfied with their loved ones’ new community placements.

It also largely found that quality of life improved for developmentally disabled individuals,

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family contact increased, old friendships were maintained and new ones created.

Studies have also looked at mortality rates associated with moves out of institutions, with one from California suggesting that deaths were hastened by transfers into community settings.

community . . . From a health care perspective they’re exposed to great risk,” says Lampard.

According to the province, only 10 per cent of current Michener residents have extensive medical needs, and only 15 per cent have complex behavioural needs.

Resident families say community agencies are not equipped to deal with their aging and high-need loved ones, but community living advocates say people with greater needs are already served well in group homes. To go along with the transitions, community agencies are having to hire dozens of new staffers to care for new residents.

At the Central Alberta Residence Society, for one, those staff will have to complete a training session put together by a group of developmentally disabled selfadvocates.

While appreciative of such a requirement, former Michener resident Harold Barnes argues that group home residents should get a say in hiring decisions of the people who will care for them.

THOROUGH PROCESS A3 Other studies, though, have concluded that lives have been extended thanks to deinstitutionalization.

In some spaces, former Michener residents are referred to as “survivors,” a label the centre’s former medical director Dr. Robert Lampard resents.

He says quality health care has always been readily available to Michener residents, and if those individuals are moving out to group homes in smaller communities, they will not get near the same care and attention.

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Parkland CLASS chief operating officer Dan Verstraete talks about the built-in feature between a bedroom and bathroom at a new group home in West Park that will allow for a ceiling track to be easily installed to accommodate residents who will require a lifting apparatus.

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Villa Marie now serving Lindsay Thurber seeks votes in creating learning commons supportive living patients Villa Marie has two 12-bed secure wards for dementia patients who wander.

He said Red Deer was probably a little behind in its bed supply for supportive living Level 4 and supportive living Level 4 dementia patients.

Villa Marie is being run as supportive living facility.

The $30-million facility is one of two built by Covenant Care touted as a new model of care where seniors can age in place without having to move as their care needs change.

Villa Marie opened in January and Covenant’s facility in Calgary opened about a month later.

“We built basically so that (Villa Marie), if it needed to be used for long-term care down the road, there would be nothing about the facility that would prevent that.

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BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Villa Marie now has 69 residents under its roof and 22 of its 24 beds for severe dementia patients are already full.

The rest of the 47 residents who have moved into the 100-bed Covenant Care facility in Clearview Ridge are receiving supportive living Level 4 care, one level below long-term care, the highest care level for seniors.

The facility is expected to be full in about a month.

“The way the system works right now is the people with the highest level of need are the highest priority,” said Truman Severson, vicepresident of innovation and business development with Covenant Health on Friday.

“I would say we’re getting who we expected to get.”

nity and right now (Alberta Health Services) is satisfied that programs at that SL4 level can meet the need.”

Long-term care would require an adjustment in the staff mix and staff numbers, he said.

“The fullness of the new model hasn’t been implemented yet, in part because the community needed the SL4 beds up and running as quick as possible. That said, there are pieces of the new model that are in place.

For example, we have a nurse practitioner role that is part of the program.”

A nurse practitioner provides a higher level of medical care and supervision, Severson said.

Other elements will be added to hopefully make sure “there’s very, very few reasons that a person would have to be discharged from supportive living,” he said. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Transferring high-needs residents calls for extra care

BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF Government representatives say the ongoing transition planning process to move Michener Centre residents to new homes is very thorough.

They say all bases are being covered to ensure that new caregivers are wellinformed about resident needs so that they will be safe in their new homes.

After a resident is moved, the transition team checks with agencies and families at the three-, six-, and 12-month marks, said Cheryl Chichak, a spokesman for Alberta Human Services.

Some families of residents, however, disagree, saying their dealings with the transition team have been inadequate. At least one community agency set to take in Michener residents as well has said getting necessary information from the government has been challenging.

The perils of failing to adequately share information about residents during transitions was illustrated when in 2011 Valerie Wolski was found dead inside the home in which she cared for a severely handicapped young man.

Terrance Saddleback (who has never lived at Michener Centre) had been flagged as being potentially violent while under the care of a Wetaskiwin community agency and a risk assessment said that he should never be left

alone with one caregiver, especially a female one.

Yet when Saddleback was transferred to another agency in Camrose, the risk assessment was not passed along, and when Wolski was killed, she was on her own with Saddleback. The big young man was charged with manslaughter in the case, but was found to be unfit to stand trial because of his handicap.

And a recent fatality inquiry into the death of wheelchair-bound Richard David Jacknife, 47, who fell down a flight of stairs in a Red Deer group home and died, demonstrates the lengths to which operators may need to go to ensure safety. Among Judge Gordon Yake’s recommendations in the case were that doors to group home basements be alarmed and that they are monitored with video cameras and regularly checked by staff.

Bruce Uditsky, CEO of Alberta Association for Community Living, says cases like the Saddleback tragedy are “phenomenally isolated” and that evidence shows community living is, on the whole, safer than life in an institutional setting.

With over 10,000 adults with developmental disabilities living in Alberta communities, mistakes will be made and problems will arise, but he says people are less vulnerable to abuse in group home settings and work is always ongoing to improve people’s lives.

Arborculture student falls from tree An Olds College student is in stable condition and recovering in a Calgary hospital after falling from a tree on campus Thursday afternoon.

Blaine Jack, 23, fell about seven metres while performing basic training activities for his studies in the arboriculture program just after 2 p.m., said Dean Turnquist, a college spokesperson.

Jack was transported via STARS air ambulance to the Foothills Medical Centre where he was joined by his

parents. He sustained broken bones and a concussion but his injuries are non life-threatening, said Turnquist.

Jack was climbing a coniferous tree on campus close to the water tower with an instructor and fellow classmates looking on.

He is a first-year student, believed to be from Manitoba, but this was not his first time climbing a tree as part of the program, Turnquist said.

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On-campus counselling is available for staff and students wishing to talk about the accident.

Olds RCMP is working with Occupational Health and Safety and the investigation is ongoing, said Sangster.

BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF

FOLLETT CHALLENGE

Setting One: Books, magazines, newspapers, a few computers and tables, a shushing librarian.

Setting Two: Comfortable armchairs, a smoothie bar, outdoor patio seating, enlivened conversation, maybe even a recording studio.

The former might sound like your standard, traditional library. Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School is hoping the latter looks like their future library (or, rather, their “learning commons”).

The school is seeking online votes to help it achieve that goal.

Should it win the Follett Challenge contest, it would receive $30,000, money that would go towards setting its aspirations in motion.

The effort was spearheaded by four graphic design students at the school who conceptualized their ideal library in a video they then entered into the contest.

In their vision, the library would have many open spaces ideal for conversation and collaboration, waist-high bookshelves, and a smoothie bar and café set up in the corner.

They contrast the school’s current library — which they say is barely used, crowded with books, and boring — with what they say could become a gathering place fostering creativity.

“We want it to be the central focus

of our school, the hub of our building . . . a place where they want to go rather than they have to go,” said vice-principal Sandre Bevan.

She said two years ago when she came to Lindsay Thurber, students were forbidden from using their cell phones in the library.

While she says there would still be quiet spaces in any redesigned library, she wants the space to adapt to where learning is moving, which would require areas where they can collaborate and get creative.

The school itself does not have the funds to undertake a grand redesign, so it will look to contests and other avenues to get the ball rolling, said Bevan. Lindsay Thurber is the only Canadian entrant among 100 American schools in the Follett competition.

Thurber sits 27th in the contest, some 13,500 online votes behind the Illinois leader.

But it does not have to win the vote count to ultimately win the contest — how a panel of judges scores the entries will count as well.

Voting takes place until Friday at www.follettchallenge.com. One vote per day per email address is permitted. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com

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Mountain View County restricts sites for medical marijuana

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Medical marijuana crops won’t be sprouting up on Mountain View County farms after council recently approved bylaw changes.

The municipality was prompted to review its Land Use Bylaw when a proposed development in a rural area north of Cremona by a medical marijuana grower ignited controversy.

A number of rural residents were upset when a building permit was issued to the company, Releaf Inc., for a medical marijuana growing facility.

Under the county’s existing Land Use Bylaw, the company was not required to apply for a development permit because a facility for horticultural use — which includes intensively cultivated plants for medicinal purposes — is considered a permitted use.

The bylaw was silent on medical marijuana specifically.

Council acknowledged residents’ concerns that the process didn’t require a public hearing. Some property owners also said a medical marijuana operation could hurt surrounding property values and raises security issues that don’t exist with typical greenhouses.

In response to the public outcry, Mountain View County passed amendments to its bylaws earlier this month to restrict future medical marijuana

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BRIEFS Scam aimed at people with South Asian names Red Deerians who have South Asian surnames are being warned to be especially aware of a new scam, say Red Deer City RCMP. The city detachment has received a number of complaints from people who have been called by someone claiming to be a representative of the Canada Revenue Agency or Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

These callers have claimed that the person owes money in taxes and, in one case, also stated that the person owed fees for immigration.

Potential victims are asked to pay these bogus debts using gift cards in amounts ranging from $1,300 to $1,500 with retailers such as Safeway and Home Depot.

People who believe they have been the target of a scam are asked to report online to www.antifraudcentre.ca or call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, 1-888-495-8501.

Victims of fraud should also contact their local police detachment as well as the financial institutions where their accounts are held.

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facilities to business parks or heavy industrial sites. A number of regulations apply to deal with safety and risk issues.

The new county rules don’t apply to Releaf’s application.

Mountain View Coun. Al Kemmere said the changes reflect the majority of feedback received from residents about how to deal with future medical marijuana applications.

Councillors also saw the value in limiting the operations to easily accessible and visible sites apart from residential areas and “not kind of hidden out in the back 40.”

Health Canada must approve any medical marijuana facility licence, which carries an extensive list of requirements.

The federal government announced that starting on April 1, only commercial-sized companies will be able to produce and distribute the plants to people with valid prescriptions.

Rocky View County, in the Calgary area, also recently updated is bylaws after a landowner began converting a decommissioned greenhouse for medical marijuana use.

Under Rocky View’s new bylaw, medical marijuana facilities are restricted to business and industrial areas and their property line must be at least 400 metres from the boundary of any school or residential area. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com City RCMP complaint line, 403-3435575.

Hearing requested in drug case A pair of Calgarians accused of trafficking drugs in Red Deer has asked to be tried in the Court of Queen’s Bench with a preliminary hearing held beforehand.

Divahn Dendrick Matthie and Tyler Dwayne Jameson, both 25, were arrested on Dec. 19 by members of the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team in connection with drug raids in an apartment complex and a hotel room.

The Red Deer RCMP ALERT team, comprised of members from a variety of different units, alleges seizing just under a kilogram of cocaine, undisclosed quantities of marijuana and methamphetamine and weapons including a taser and brass knuckles during the operation.

Investigators estimated the street value of the drugs at more than $100,000.

Matthie and Jameson, represented

by Andrew Phypers and Craig Paterson, have asked for preliminary hearing to examine the evidence against them and determine whether the Crown’s case is strong enough to proceed to trial. They have asked that their case be heard by judge alone in the event that they are ordered to stand trial.

Flood vigilance urged The province is urging Albertans to stay ahead of the game by taking steps to mitigate the potential spring flooding.

Flooding is a natural occurrence and the potential for spring flooding depends on rainfall, snow pack, soil moisture and temperature.

The province continually monitors these factors and keeps municipalities informed of the situation.

Last June’s flooding affected more than 100,000 Albertans in more than 30 communities. Since then, the Alberta government has been working to implement flood mitigation and make the province a safer place.

Alberta’s approach to mitigation includes short and long-term projects to protect against future floods and reduce negative downstream impacts.

Engineering studies are currently being done on the Oldman, Red Deer, Bow, Elbow, Highwood, South Saskatchewan, Sheep and Athabasca rivers to assess mitigation options for these flood-prone river basins.

The proposed Highwood River Diversion and the Elbow River Dry Dam are in the community consultation and environmental review stage.

Some tips to reduce flooding and protect your home include: ● Redirect storm water away from your house. Make sure the ground slopes away from your house on all sides

● Put weather protection sealant around basement windows and the base of ground-level doors ● Install the drainage for downspouts a sufficient distance from your residence to ensure that water moves away from the building ● Consider installing a sump pump and zero reverse flow valves in basement floor drains. ● Do not store your important documents in the basement. Keep them at a higher level to protect them from flood damage ● Protecting your family and property during a flood ● Know the warning systems your municipal government uses. Make sure you know what the signals mean, how they will be used, and what you should do when you hear it. ● At the first warning of a flood, turn off electrical power and leave it off. Do NOT attempt to shut off electricity if any water is present ● Turn off basement furnaces and the outside gas valve ● Take special precautions to safeguard electrical, natural gas or propane heating equipment ● Move furniture, electrical appliances and other belongings to floors above ground level ● Remove toxic substances such as pesticides from the flood area to prevent pollution.

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CN opposition has derailed a proposal to realign 50th Avenue in downtown Sylvan Lake.

The town was looking at moving a short stretch of the avenue a few metres further south on the east side of Centennial Street (50th Street). By shifting the road into what is now a parking lot, the avenue could be aligned with 50th Avenue on the other side of Centennial Street.

The scheme was suggested as part of program to spruce up the downtown core with more trees and other upgrades.

However, The railway company does not support the realignment because the intersection would encroach on a minimum 30-metre setback from a rail crossing required in its standards.

While the west side of 50th Avenue also doesn’t meet that standard, it has been grandfathered because the avenue has long run next to the tracks.

Transport Canada has final say on the road alignment, but it is unlikely

it will approve the application without CN’s support, said town planner Kim Devlin.

Council agreed with a staff recommendation to not go ahead with an application and instead consider other options.

Among the choices is to leave the area as it is, which requires vehicles travelling on 50th Avenue to make a jog at Centennial Street before continuing east or west.

A right-in and right-out configuration was considered, and rejected, by the Centennial Street Steering Committee.

Some merit is seen in a third option, which would angle the east side of 50th Avenue to take out the turns now required to cross Centennial Street.

Devlin said the committee will review options and expects to bring recommendations back to council on April 28. A public open house to showcase designs will likely be held in early May. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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Redford planned tax-payer funded penthouse EDMONTON — Documents released Friday show former Alberta premier Alison Redford had been planning a swank taxpayer-funded penthouse retreat on top of a government building.

The “premier’s suite� was to have bedrooms for Redford and her preteen daughter, Sarah, a shared bathroom, a powder room, a walk-in closet, a butler’s pantry and dining, study and lounge areas. Information on the suite — including memos, emails and reports — was released by the province.

Infrastructure Minister Ric McIver said he personally stopped construction on the suite in mid-January soon after he took over the portfolio from Wayne Drysdale, who is now transportation minister. McIver said he re-

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ceived word from his department about the 11th- floor suite in the Federal Building near the legislature grounds.

He said he walked over and saw the early stages of construction, with some wood-framing complete. He instructed his staff to meld the suite into meeting rooms that were also to be constructed on that floor. “I made it clear there wouldn’t be a residential component,� said McIver.

He said he didn’t consult with Redford’s office before killing the penthouse plan and did not get any pushback after the fact.

It was obvious to him that taxpayers should not be paying for such an extravagance, McIver said. “I didn’t think that was in the interest of Albertans and I didn’t think Albertans would support that. And those are my ultimate bosses.�

Redford, who still represents the constituency of Calgary-Elbow, could not be reached for comment.

The Federal Building is a historic structure under renovation. It will eventually house offices for all members of the legislature along with other government officials.

Email correspondence from 2012 and 2013 shows that at some point Redford’s office became involved and ordered changes to the 10th and 11th floors. The changes called for a “premier’s den� built to the style of the ultra-posh Hay Adams Hotel in Boston.

The emails also spoke of a fireplace and temperature control settings in each area. There were to be separate “grooming� and “changing� areas.

No detail was too small. There were multiple emails on the composition of room-divider panels. Another spoke

about 3D floor plans. McIver said he didn’t have an estimate on the cost of the suite or on the changes.

There was discussion about turning the 10th floor into a meeting room exclusively for members of Redford’s Progressive Conservative caucus.

To that end, her office urged that separate elevators be configured to bypass opposition legislature members on the 8th floor.

City planners balked at Redford’s apartment. They said if she planned to stay overnight, the development permit had to be changed and made public.

Redford’s office replied that nothing would be made public for security reasons.

Premier Dave Hancock’s office reported Friday that severance for nine of Redford’s staff was a total of $1.3 million.

ber before and after treated effluent releases. A biologist will assess the results and determine potential ecological impact and suggest upgrades to treatment processes if required.

The study is expected to be completed by early next year.

ing a general election. It must include the source and amount of the contributions to their campaign.

This does not apply to candidates for school trustees but some of local trustees voluntarily provided the information to the city.

In October 2013, five candidates ran for mayor and another 30 ran for councillor. There were 14 candidates for the public school trustee and another seven candidates for the Catholic school trustee. Once again Coun. Paul Harris has expressed his interest in throwing his hat in the ring for a run at

a director on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities board. FCM represents municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction. The City of Red Deer as a member is eligible to have a council member run as a director representing Alberta. The election takes place in June, for a one-year appointment.

A public meeting on the proposed rezoning to residential small lots from four public service lots in Laredo starts at 6 p.m. The public meeting gets underway at 2:30 p.m. in council chambers in City Hall.

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Lacombe city council has decided how it will go ahead with a new police station.

Council was given a couple of options for building the new facility, expected to cost between $7 million and $8 million.

Earlier this week, council opted to go the traditional route and hire a company to design the building, which would then be tendered to a builder.

The other choice, which was rejected, was to hire a company to design and build the station as a single tender.

Matthew Goudy, the city’s infrastructure services director, said the method chosen means the final design is determined well before any construction begins.

This year’s capital budget includes $800,000 for police station design. Another $7.2 million has been earmarked for construction in 2015.

Earlier this month, council directed administration to go ahead with development of the police station on a 2.8-acre site now used as the city’s snow dump east of Hwy 2A at Wolf Creek Drive and 53rd Avenue.

A Michener Park site had been the first choice, but a hotel owner was interested in the same location and council was reluctant to miss the economic development opportunity.

Impact of wastewater studied The City of Lacombe has commissioned a study to gauge the impact of its wastewater releases into Wolf Creek.

Twice yearly, the community is permitted under provincial regulations to release treated wastewater from the city’s lagoons.

Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development licences the releases. Under the terms of the licence, a Receiving Stream Impact Assessment is required.

The assessment was originally scheduled for 2012, but was put on hold while the North Red Deer River Regional Wastewater Commission lobbied for a regional sewage line.

With that line still years down the road at best, Lacombe is moving ahead on its stream assessment.

Stantec Consulting has been commissioned to undertake the $52,500 study, which will take place this year.

Water samples will be taken from Wolf Creek between May and Octo-

Sylvan Lake’s Recreation, Parks and Culture department hopes a survey will help identify community needs and wants.

The survey looks at what potential recreation, arts or cultural programming residents want to see in the Central Albertan community. According to a release from the town, future programs may include fitness classes, children’s sports programs, craft workshops or theatre and drama classes.

Resident have all summer to take the survey on what kind of programming they want.

To take the survey go to www.sylvanlake.ca/projects. Surveys will also be available in hard copy at all town facilities and the Sylvan Lake Community Guide. Completed surveys can be returned in person to the Aquatic Centre, 4884 48th St. or the municipal government building, 5012 48th Ave. People may also scan and email completed surveys to mmorrison@sylvanlake.ca.

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The scope of the project focuses on Main (50th) Street from 48th to 52nd Avenue and will start this year and be completed in 2016.

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Quebec’s Liberal leader cut from different cloth As a campaigner, Philippe Couillard will never be in the same league as Jean Charest.

The rookie Quebec Liberal leader is unlikely to ever set a partisan crowd on fire.

Chances are he has never been handed a one-liner that he did not want to bury in a paragraph or even better a page of reasoned arguments.

In the lead-up to the Quebec campaign, his inauspicious beginnings as leader led many of the Quebec watchers who toil on Parliament Hill to dismiss him as a lightweight.

CHANTAL Based on the Liberal deHEBERT cline in the polls over the course of the debate on the PQ’s secularism charter, they BACKGROUND say his first campaign was an accident waiting to happen.

To borrow the unflattering comparison of a senior federal Liberal, Couillard was widely considered as another Michael Ignatieff.

And yet, since the election call, the tide has steadily turned in this brainy nerd’s favour.

Polls suggest that the Liberal leader won last week’s debate.

He entered the second half of the campaign with a fragile lead on the Parti Québécois.

The Quebec Liberal party may not win on April 7 but neither is it likely to suffer the fate of its federal

cousin under Ignatieff and be reduced to a nonentity across francophone Quebec.

Against the expectations of many, the fact Couillard is not cut from the same campaign cloth as his combative predecessor has actually been an asset.

A sovereigntist dragon slayer who earned the title by delivering fiery pro-Canada speeches in the 1995 referendum, Charest came as close as any successful Quebec politician can to what many in the rest of Canada construe as an ideal Quebec federalist champion.

But what is often overlooked is that Charest did well on the Quebec scene in spite of his credentials as a unity warrior. Those provided his Quebec rivals with an endless supply of ammunition.

They made it easier to depict him as a federalist crusader on a Canadian-appointed mission who was just posing as a defender of Quebec’s interests.

The description stuck in the minds of a good many Quebecers.

It did not help that Charest’s body language initially suggested that he was reluctant to serve provincially. Or that he often seemed disengaged from strictly provincial matters.

The connection between the Liberal premier and the electorate was never as strong as it could have been.

Couillard, for now, does not elicit the same strong feelings. He is not as polarizing a figure. He was not on the scene at the time of the constitutional wars.

He carries little or no referendum baggage.

Governance rather than campaigning is more likely to be his strong suit.

As health minister, Couillard publicly opposed

Charest’s preferred site for Montreal’s new Frenchlanguage mega-hospital ... and won.

That makes him one of only two former senior Liberal ministers (Thomas Mulcair is the other) who stared down Charest. In the campaign, that has provided Couillard with useful distance from his predecessor’s regime.

If he becomes premier — and at this juncture that cannot be treated as a given — no one on Parliament Hill should expect Couillard to be less prickly to deal than his Liberal or péquiste predecessors.

He and Pauline Marois are basically of the same mind on most of the issues that pit Quebec against the Harper Conservatives.

He may be an unapologetic federalist but he is not on the same page as Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau on a higher than 50 per cent + 1 threshold for a prosovereignty referendum mandate.

His government would not come to the Senate reform table unless the Quebec issues left outstanding in the early 1990s were also on the agenda.

Finally, Couillard is at odds with the NDP on the Senate. He believes that the upper house plays an essential role and that it should not be abolished.

He has zero appetite for a referendum on any matter constitutional, including Thomas Mulcair’s proposed plebiscite on the future of the upper house.

If Couillard wins on April 7 he and his former cabinet colleague may have to have a talk.

Chantal Hébert is a national affairs writer. Her column appears Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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Nigeria: Is 100 years enough to form a nation?

The reason they convened a Na- Index, which means in practice that tional Conference to discuss Nigeria’s most public funds are stolen. future last week is that it’s the hunIn the mainly Muslim north, an exdredth anniversary of the unification tremist Islamic insurgency by a group of the northern and southcalled Boko Haram (“Western protectorates into one ern Education is Forbidnation. den”) killed more than Well, one colony, actu1,300 people in the first two ally, since the whole place months of this year. would remain under British Or rather, they and the rule for another half-centubrutal and incompetent ry. And the one subject the army units who respond delegates are banned from to their attacks with indisdiscussing is whether unicriminate violence together fication was really such a accounted for 1,300 lives. good idea.

And when Lamido SanuIt was an excellent idea si, the internationally refrom the viewpoint of the spected head of Nigeria’s GWYNNE British colonial administracentral bank, accused the DYER tors, of course.

Nigeria National PetroNot only was it tidier, leum Corporation (NNPC) but it crippled resistance to of failing to repatriate $20 British rule. billion of the $67 billion reWhen you force five hundred dif- ceived for oil sales between January ferent ethnic groups with as many lan- 2012 and July 2013, President Goodluck guages into a single political entity, Jonathan suspended him for “financial they will spend more time fighting one recklessness and misconduct.” another than the foreigners. (Even Ni“Failing to repatriate” actually geria’s name was invented by the Brit- means that the money stayed abroad ish.) and disappeared into the foreign bank A century later, the country is still accounts of powerful Nigerians. riven by ethnic and religious divisions This is normal: it has been estimatthat distort both its politics and its ed that two-thirds of the $600 billion economy. that Nigeria has earned in the past 50 Nigeria is one of the world’s biggest years from selling its oil was lost to oil producers, but two-thirds of its 170 corruption by the political and busimillion people live on less than $2 a ness elite. day and even the big cities only get What was unusual was for a member electricity four hours a day. of the elite to challenge the practice It ranks 144th on Transparency In- openly. ternational’s Corruption Perceptions Sanusi, who was named Central

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Bank Governor of the Year in 2010 by Banker magazine, was promptly accused of links to Boko Haram in a document circulated to Nigerian websites that was traced back to President Jonathan’s social media adviser.

It was a typical establishment response, and it was total nonsense.

But a depressing number of southern Nigerians will believe almost anything about Sanusi simply because he is a northern Muslim.

He is actually a member of the northern aristocracy — his grandfather was the emir of Kano — and an Islamic scholar who condemns Wahhabist fundamentalism.

He is one of Nigeria’s foremost advocates of a tolerant, inclusive Islam: “Even a cursory student of Islamic history knows that all the trappings of gender inequality present in the Muslim society have socio-economic and cultural, as opposed to religious roots,” he said recently.

Yet the mistrust between Muslims and Christans, northerners and southerners, is so great that Sanusi’s whistle-blowing is seen by many southerners as a political operation aimed at the Christian president.

They believe this even though they also know that the money really was stolen by people at the NNPC, and that Goodluck Jonathan is protecting them because some of it was going to be used to finance his re-election campaign next year.

And why does Jonathan need so much money? To buy the support of the northern power-brokers, who will

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then deliver the votes to keep him in the presidency.

But Sanusi is unlikely to bring the system down. That is why, at the National Conference on Nigeria’s future that meets in Abuja over the next three months, some people will certainly defy the ban and start talking about redividing Nigeria between north and south.

They will mostly be southerners, who resent the large amounts of oil income that the federal government transfers to the northern states that desperately need the money.

Northerners will fiercely resist the idea of partition because they would be left running a country only slightly better off than Mali. (Despite the transfers of oil revenue, 72 percent of the population in the North lives in poverty; in the South, only 27 percent does.)

And in the end, nothing will happen, because cutting off the North would spoil the game.

Nigeria is unquestionably the most dysfunctional large country in the world, but it will hang together because all the elites benefit from the dysfunction, which allows them to steal massive amounts with complete impunity.

Indeed, you might say that Nigeria survives because it is dysfunctional.

Gwynne Dyer is a freelance Canadian journalist living in London. His new book, Crawling from the Wreckage, was published recently in Canada by Random House.

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We need to buy less, and sell more The economy is not in lion current account deficit great shape — and the outwhich had to be financed look for the next few years is abroad. not altogether encouraging.

Moreover, many economThe hard truth is that ic forecasts, including that we are not rebalancing the of the International Moneconomy quickly enough. etary Fund, show our curCanada needs to shift rent account deficits runaway from building housning to at least the end of ing and piling up consumer this decade. debt as our main drivers of A country’s current aceconomic growth to an econcount balance is the total of omy driven by productive inits trade balance in goods DAVID vestment, building more facand services and its net intories, and exporting more come from the rest of the CRANE goods and services through world (including interest an innovative, high-producand dividends and public tivity business sector. and private transfers,).

Business productivity is The main reason we weak and business, aside from the oil have a current account deficit is that industry, is not investing enough in the healthy surplus in trade in goods productive capacity. and services we enjoyed in the early While oilsands development is add- 2000s has, since 2009, become a big ing to productive growth, we are too deficit. dependent on oil exports, and high oil In the early part of the 2000s, we prices. were running annual trade surpluses Overall, we are uncompetitive in of $55 billion to $65 billion. But since the international economy and as a re- 2009, we have had a trade deficit every sult we are running trade deficits and year, with a deficit last year of $31.9 deficits on our current account. billion.

This makes us a net borrower from The decline in our manufacturing the rest of the world and we are ac- sector is a big factor. cumulating a growing foreign debt to According to a study by Statistics sustain our standard of living.

Canada, worldwide Canadian exports Last year our current account defi- of manufactured products fell by $20.7 cit amounted to $60.7 billion and since billion or more than 7 per cent be2009 we have accumulated a $275.5 bil- tween 2002 and 2012 even though the

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global marketplace was bigger in 2012 than in 2002.

While the U.S. recession hurt our exports there, other countries increased their exports to the U.S. — suggesting a decline in Canadian competitiveness.

To be sure, Canada has expanded manufactured exports going to other parts of the world, with a notable increase in exports to China.

But as Statistics Canada points out, in three key sectors where Canada has made manufacturing export gains worldwide (primary metals, basic chemicals and refined petroleum products), much of the gain came from price increases, not increases in the volume of exports.

One factor affecting the competitiveness of Canadian industry and our attractiveness for new investment has been the sharp rise in the value of the Canadian dollar.

The dollar soared in value from 2001, when it traded as low as 61.8 U.S. cents, to a high of US$1.103 in the latter part of 2011. In 2011 and 2012 our exchange rate was just above parity with the U.S. dollar.

It is now trading in the 90 U.S. cents range.

The sharp increase in the exchange rate not only hurt exports and jobs by making our products and services (including tourism) less competitive, as economist Avery Shenfeld of the

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce points out.

It came at a time when North American manufacturers “were making long-term decisions on where to retain plants, and where to shutter them for good.”

Our high dollar meant more closings in Canada and made Canada less attractive for new investment.

“In effect, monetary and exchange rate policy traded off more condos for fewer factories,” said Shenfeld.

Nor are there signs of a manufacturing pick-up.

According to Statistics Canada, manufacturing capital investment this year, at $18.9 billion, will be lower than it was in 2005, when it was $19.4 billion.

Moreover, 2014 could be the third successive year of almost zero growth in manufacturing capital investment, including weak investment in advanced technology – machinery and equipment – which provide workers with the tools to be more productive and businesses to be more competitive.

Building a more productive, innovative and diversified economy that can deliver prosperity in an increasingly competitive global economy is our number one structural task today.

That’s our biggest policy challenge.

David Crane can be reached at crane@ interlog.com.

Sitting is the new smoking I was down in my dungeon (office) sitting more or less comfortably at my desk “working” at the computer as usual by checking out Facebook and a program came on the radio.

Which happened to be on CBC, which is easier to ignore than some other stations when you are “working”.

But instead of ignoring it, I accidentally started listening which was much easier than “working” on account of the program was an interesting science talk show and the topic was called “Sitting is the New Smoking”.

I was so stunned by what I heard I almost had to stand up for a moment.

According to the item on “Quirks and Quarks”, which is either an excellent radio HARLEY show or a very odd accountHAY ing firm, the act of sitting is devastating scourge that has infested our entire society so insidiously that it could very possible lead to the untimely demise of all mankind.

Oh, no, sorry, that’s chemical warfare, a different Quirks and Quarks topic, but according to the lady on the program who had a PhD. in something or other, sitting too much is almost as big a devastating scourge on the future of mankind. And womenkind for that matter.

This sitting expert detailed details of several studies and a number of guesses that showed without a shadow of a doubt that people sit. A lot.

In fact, due to the fact that many people have computers and also jobs that involve computers, a huge increase has been detected in the amount of time many people spend plopped on what Pulitzer Prize winning writer (and the person I would most like to have a beer with) Dave Barry calls the “buttular region”.

Apparently this is not good. Not good for either your buttular region or your general health, wellbeing, and also, apparently, life expectancy.

Experts also blame couches. These comfy furniture units have also contributed to unhealthy sitting, in the sense of creating their very own category of potatoes. Couch Potatoes.

But we (or the experts) can’t really lay all the blame on comfy expensive leather or comfy mangy old stuffed chesterfields (which is an ancient British name for “couches”), many in-depth studies have shown that 73 per cent of people who sit in couches to a dangerous degree probably wouldn’t do so unless they had something to stare at.

And this is where television comes into the complex equation of chronic sitting.

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Even though statistics show that 92.3 per cent of television content is not worth watching, this clearly does not stop the various rich, powerful and sadly misdirected television networks from creating several hundred channels of, what social scientists scientifically call “nothing worth watching” which includes approximately 16.5 hours per day of nothing but reality shows.

This trend involving complete TV saturation of not-very-real reality programing, combined with dozens of depressingly similar competitive cooking shows, and shows where people sit around and argue by all talking at once about various important topics like Jennifer Lawrence’s hair or Mylie Cyrus’s pelvis or who got voted off of The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Survivor, Storage Wars or the World’s Scariest Hoarder — all add up to literally millions of Couch Potatoes inexplicably glued to their televisions, and their buttular regions glued to their sofas (which is an American word for “chesterfield) for hours — even days at a time.

And of course, this means that a coffee table or some other surface designed to hold large mounds of unhealthy snacks is conveniently located directly in front of the said Potato Person.

I speak from personal experience, purely in observation terms, of course.

So the bummer in of all of this, so to speak, is that those multitudes of us who are sitting more and more as computers get more internet porn and televisions get more HBO and couches get more and more comfy, we sitters are getting more and more less healthy, as it were.

Now I know many of you out there in readerland actually have jobs that cause you to be in a standing position, possibly even moving from one place to another and that probably means you aren’t sitting, so that’s good news for you, the few.

And there are many who make darn sure to get several minutes of exercise per day by walking the dumb dog or shoveling the stupid sidewalk or, dur-

ing our 3 week summer manage to play a few rounds of golf.

To those folks: Sorry!

According to Mrs. PhD. that, and I quote: “Ain’t gonna cut it!”

The radio report reports that experts are finding that an average of 8 to 10 hours sitting a day is not unusual, and if that’s the case, then even an hour of exercise does about as much good as a drive to the DQ. (Assuming you don’t buy and eat anything when you get there, because then it’s much worse.)

The solution?

In a word: “Sit less, Stand more, Move often.” OK, so that’s more than a word, but it is the suggested mantra of the sitting experts.

So for the American TV and computer fanatic couch potatoes who are always seriously hopped up about their flag and everything, I would suggest legislating the playing the National Anthem every 10 or 15 minutes on every television station and internet site so that everyone would be forced to stand and hold their hand to their heart for a while.

Might as well move around a bit while you’re up, eh?

For the rest of us who don’t necessarily leap to their feet at the first blat of an anthem, the good news is, it’s all the rage now to have vertically moving desks.

That’s right, you press a button and your desk rises up to standing position, so that you can “work” on Facebook whilst up off of your buttular region. For a while, until you get tired and need to sit down again.

Just press the down button.

Oh, and also it’s recommended that we all burn our living room furniture.

Harley Hay is a local freelance writer, award-winning author, filmmaker and musician. His column appears on Saturdays in the Advocate. His books can be found at Chapters, Coles and Sunworks in Red Deer

The heart of Alberta, right in Red Deer It was a gratifying experience to to rely on the Workers Compensation read about Red Deer and Alberta’s Board. generosity in dealing with Ghislane The moment he walks through that Moreault and her famfront door, he is treated as a ily after the accident that fraudster. claimed Eric Cote’s life.

Unless he hires a lawyer If any family ever needed to fight for him his claim help it was this one. will be rushed out the door What with health issues before he knows what hit of Eric and the mother and him. If I’m that wrong, then two daughters as well, they why are some people driven have had a terrible ten to violently attack this arm years, losing everything in of government. that ten years that they had I know there are people built up prior. who would and do defraud From what I have seen the government, but the perand experienced through centage is not that high that CHRIS individuals downtown; everyone has to be treated SALOMONS and not only them, from all like a criminal. walks of life is almost disOne person told me he turbing. was instructed by the WCB If a man through accithat he had the responsibildent or illness ceases to be a “produc- ity to use up all of his own assets first, tive member of society”, he is almost then come and see them. automatically looked on as a drain on I don’t know if that is what hapthe very portion of society whose man- pened to Eric Cote or not, but he did date it is to help him. lose everything.

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don’t have the energy or the resources to fight back.

Some definitely are able to, but those that can’t for whatever reason are generally relegated to the outcast side of society.

And so they live in poverty simply because they cannot fight bureaucracy.

Yet I was not surprised by the outpouring of help and care from society at large that has arisen to help this family.

Being involved in the work that I am at the kitchen, I have seen many amazing gifts of empathy and charity.

What we do in feeding and helping individuals who need the help is financed totally by people and organizations that care.

This past week alone, a couple of people walked in the door and gave a cheque, along with words of concern and encouragement.

And it’s not just money either! Its useful items such as quilts, (both handmade and store bought), toques, mitts and scarves and so on. There are gifts of food as well.

Many times in the past I have touched on the generosity of Red Deerians in dealing with people in need, and still to this day I am astounded at the heart that drives people to give and share.

We live in a very affluent province where we have everything and anything we need, but it does not stop us from being a people of compassion, so when a need arises so does the giving.

So then, rather than concentrate on the ineffectual leaning on the government agencies that are actually mandated to help, I would sooner read with great joy and satisfaction about the efforts of individuals and groups that don’t require twenty-six forms to extract a dollar of help.

As Red Deerians and Albertans we can take a bit of satisfaction in that sometimes it’s ok to wear your heart on your sleeve.

It’s what sets us apart!

Chris Salomons is kitchen co-ordinator for Potter’s Hands ministry in Red Deer.

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Call of the casbah Photos by ADVOCATE news services

ABOVE: The Taourirt Kasbah in the Draa Valley of southern Morocco glows as sunset.

BELOW: Campers ride out of the desert after spending the night in Berber tents among the dunes in Erg Chebbi, an area of 400-foot-high sand dunes on the edge of the Sahara.

BY CAROL HUANG ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES An enormous pile of sand was not our intended destination when we flew to Morocco over the winter. Instead, we were supposed to spend a week luxuriating at one of Marrakesh’s top riads, where a friend was to celebrate a 50th birthday.

But as sometimes happens with lavish affairs, things got complicated.

Rather than fuel the drama, we decided, somewhat romantically, to go somewhere to see the sun rise over the desert. A glance through the guidebooks sold us on Erg Chebbi, an area of 400-foot-high sand dunes on the edge of the Sahara. The 350-mile journey there would take us through a southern region of the country known as the Valley of 1,000 Casbahs.

These earthen castles and fortified villages of mud and clay were built by the sheiks and powerful families who ruled various regions of Morocco through the centuries. Though many casbahs have disintegrated, the remote oasis valleys and undeveloped deserts south of Marrakesh abound with the soaring walls and towers of those that remain.

First, however, we had to cross the snow-covered peaks of the High Atlas mountains. The riad staff loaded our luggage onto a little donkey named

Cous Cous and escorted us out of the medina by foot. At an exterior intersection, my husband haggled with a line of taxis until he settled on a price of around $150. Soon we were driving across a broad, flat plain toward a line of snowy peaks.

Thought to have been formed by the same geological shifts that created the Alps and the Pyrenees, the High Atlas include North Africa’s tallest peak, Toubkal; its most dramatic waterfall, Ouzoud Falls; and the Tizi n’Test pass, where the road narrows to a single lane in places as it traverses switchbacks and blind curves nearly 7,000 feet above sea level.

In the winter, the Tizi n’Test can be blocked by snow and avalanches.

There are rock falls and rains yearround.

Because we were going East rather than South, we headed toward the Tizi n’Tichka, a pass described as “marginally safer.” As the road grew steeper, I saw there were no guardrails. The temperature fell at the snow line and continued to drop as we climbed. Our driver, who looked to be in his 40s and was wearing only a light jacket, pulled his collar higher.

“Could you turn up the heat?” my husband asked. The driver fiddled with the knobs and shook his head.

We burrowed deeper into our coats.

Please see MOROCCO on Page B2

‘WHEN YOU SEE ENOUGH CASBAHS, YOU BEGIN TO WONDER, ‘WHAT’S IT LIKE TO LIVE IN A CASBAH?’ YOU’LL START TO NOTICE SIGNS OFFERING ACCOMMODATIONS AT CASBAHS, AND BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, YOU’RE HOLDING THE KEY TO A ROOM MADE OF PACKED DIRT.’

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A visitor rests after arriving at a camp in Erg Chebbi; the campsite is a 90-minute camel ride from the nearest village.

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MOROCCO: Base for filmmakers The road twisted and turned. We passed mountain streams that plunged from narrow crevasses and tiny villages tucked in deep ravines. We drove through cloud mists and shadowed passages where the only light was what fell on the white peaks overhead. As the daylight diminished, I saw that the road had no lights. Conversation in the car dwindled in the coming darkness and ceased altogether as we focused on the winding road.

Thankfully we began our descent before nightfall, but it was dusk when we passed Ait Benhaddou, Morocco’s most famous and widely photographed casbah. Located on a river in the foothills of the High Atlas, Ait Benhaddou served as a backdrop in Lawrence of Arabia and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. We didn’t get a good view in the dark, but it was just the first of many casbahs to come.

WHERE TO STAY AND EAT ● Le Berbere Palace Quartier Mansour Eddahbi, Ouarzazate www.leberberepalace.com Spartan rooms. Large pool, restaurant and lobby filled with movie props. Rooms from $190 for a deluxe. ● Ksar el Khorbat Off the N10 between Ouarzazate and Tinejdad 011-212-5358-80355 www.elkhorbat.com/en.introduction.htm Guesthouse in a ksar still occupied by locals. Museum, gardens, pool, restaurant.

Hotel offers pickup from Tinejdad. $59 single; $68 double. ● Kasbah Hotel Tombouctou Merzouga 011-212-53557-7091; 011-212-535578450 www.xaluca.com Seventy-two rooms, pool and dune views. $50 per person for a standard double with breakfast, $130 per person for junior suite with breakfast.

★★★ In the morning, we rented a Fiat with dusty seats. Morocco has few highways, and it was easy to follow the N10, as it was the only road we saw. For the next two days we traveled through the Dades Valley across miles of sand and rock. The sun beat down, and the wind blew cold and steady. My fingers felt dry, my nasal passages felt dry, my throat felt dry.

We spent that night at the Xaluca Dades, a hotel in the tiny village of Boumalne Dades, where we stood on

● Ait Benhaddou About 11 miles from Ouarzazate 011-212-618-75-01-02 www.ksaraitbenhaddou.com A UNESCO World Heritage Site that has appeared in numerous movies. ● Kasbah Taourirt Avenue Mohammed V, Ouarzazate One of the casbahs of the Glaoui who ruled southern Morocco. Daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. About $2.50. Guides out front will ask for more; they’re worth the money if you get a good one. ● Erg Chebbi Enormous sand dunes on the edge of the Sahara, accessible by camel and 4x4 vehicles. Most hotels in Merzouga offer tours and overnight stays in Berber tents.

Camel treks are about $20 per person and 4x4 tours about $140 per vehicle, while overnight tent stays run about $45 with dinner. But remember that almost every price in Morocco can be haggled over.

INFORMATION www.visitmorocco.com bc-travel-morocco-info

★★★ Our taxi left us in the first town we reached, Ouarzazate, a former stop for African traders that has become Morocco’s movie capital. Since the making of Lawrence of Arabia in 1962, filmmakers from around the world have used Ouarzazate as a base while shooting scenes in the surrounding desert.

The region’s list of movie appearances includes The Last Temptation of Christ, The Mummy, The Man Who Would Be King, Gladiator and Babel.

Perched on a high, wind-blown plateau with broad, dusty streets overlooking the desert, Ouarzazate has the vibe of a frontier outpost. Our hotel, the Berber Palace, had spartan rooms, an enormous pool and an airy lobby filled with fake mummies, chariots and other props left behind by movie crews.

The next day, having had our fill of kitschy movie memorabilia, we skipped a tour of Atlas Studios, reputedly the world’s largest movie studio in terms of physical size, in favor of the Kasbah Taourirt. It is one of many casbahs that belonged to the powerful Glaoui clan, including Thami el Glaoui, the last Pasha of Marrakesh, who conspired with the French to overthrow Sultan Mohammed V of Morocco before dying in 1956, the year Morocco gained independence.

A middle-aged man stood in front of the casbah. He told us that he used to cater meals for movie crews but could show us around inside for 20 dirham, less than $3. We took his offer. Whatever his cooking skills may have been, he was a chatty guide. He told us that the casbah had been built in the 1800s.

Maybe. He seemed more knowledgeable about its Glaoui owners, whom he praised as tall, beautiful, dark-skinned, brilliant men. “They can recite every verse of the Koran,” he said. “Every word, they remember!”

We followed him through the empty rooms, up narrow stairs and through passages that led to more empty rooms, as he pointed out sections that had been restored, with elaborate Arabic motifs. Perhaps because it has been extensively renovated, the casbah felt a little Disney-esque, and as authentic as the movie props in our hotel.

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a balcony at sundown and listened to a muezzin’s call to prayer echo in the mountains. In the morning we drove to Todra Gorge, carved by the Todra and Dades rivers, with 500-foot cliffs on either side. At the entrance, women washed laundry in the river beneath the canyon’s red walls as little black goats scampered nearby. We took pictures and debated venturing farther.

Would the car make it? Too lazy to hike and too uncertain about the abilities of the Fiat, we returned to the road.

We passed more casbahs. We passed solitary ones in the distance surrounded by only sand and rocks. We passed them in tiny villages where dust-covered shepherds jostled with dust-covered trucks. We passed them in oases where they hid among groves of leafy palms.

When you see enough casbahs, you begin to wonder, “What’s it like to live in a casbah?” You’ll start to notice signs offering accommodations at casbahs, and before you know it, you’re holding the key to a room made of packed dirt.

And so it was that we found ourselves at the Ksar el Khorbat, a renovated guesthouse among the ruins of a walled fortress built in the 1800s. To the best of my understanding, a ksar is a fortified castle or village, and a casbah is a fortress, sometimes within a ksar, but depending on where you are, a casbah may also be the same thing as a ksar. Easy, right?

Either way, our room was all you’d expect of a room with earthen walls.

It was large, square and simply furnished. It was quiet, dark and very cold. Rugs covered the floor, and a sheet of fabric hung across the window. There was a large, freshly tiled bathroom and a door to a balcony that faced an interior wall within the ksar.

We lay down on the double bed for a nap, using every blanket in the room.

Still cold, we pulled on our coats. Then we pulled on our hats and gloves. My husband got up and asked the staff for a heater, which warmed us up. But having arisen, we decided to explore an adjacent museum.

Created by the same partners who established the guesthouse, the museum occupied three levels of the ksar and wound through a series of earthen rooms connected by passages and narrow stairs. We were the only ones there, and we crept forward into the catacomb of tiny rooms like amateur archeaologists entering the silence of old objects — wedding clothes, farming implements, maps of caravan routes, medicinal herbs and pottery and other artifacts of lives long gone. ★★★ We made our final push to the dunes

the next day across miles of dust and loose black rocks, which form a type of desert known in Arabic as a hamada. We passed camels accompanied by herdsmen. We approached mirages shimmering like shallow pools on the dark road that vanished when we neared.

The road ended at a cluster of adobe buildings ringed by hotels and guesthouses. Beyond the village of Merzouga there was only sand. We checked into the Kasbah Hotel Tombouctou, a 72-room resort, and after one night in a warm bed, we mounted camels, prepared to spend a night in the desert.

My camel wasn’t ornery, but any notions of developing a bond vanished as I approached it. The animals are covered in dust and flies, and apparently their infamously difficult temperament caused the U.S. Department of War to abandon using them for military purposes after a brief experiment in the 1850s. Maybe that’s why our guide walked. Minutes into the trip, he kicked off his sandals and pulled out his cellphone.

He led us away from Merzouga’s cluster of buildings into waves of reddish-yellow sand that rose into sensual mounds and languorous drifts. Soon it seemed that all of Earth was only sand.

We plodded forward, our shadows cast-

‘MY CAMEL WASN’T ORNERY, BUT ANY NOTIONS OF DEVELOPING A BOND VANISHED AS I APPROACHED IT. THE ANIMALS ARE COVERED IN DUST AND FLIES . . . .

MAYBE THAT’S WHY OUR GUIDE WALKED.’ ing strange, dark silhouettes on the undulating landscape.

Two hours later, we rounded the base of an immense dune and came to a spot where the land ahead of us fell away. I saw that we were on a high plateau above a long, wide valley.

Tents built from rugs lashed to wooden poles overlooked the valley. A man in a sweater and a gray turban led us into one campsite. He grabbed the corner of a hanging rug and lifted it, revealing our accommodations — a dark space containing a cot piled with blankets.

There was enough light for me to make out a camel turd beside the cot.

Other than the cot and the turd, there was nothing to see, so we dropped our bags and went back outside. Then we did what people do when they have nothing to do and there’s a mound of sand nearby. We climbed it.

Or tried to.

When you climb a 400-foot mound of sand, you quickly become breathless. You slip, you slide, you sink. You think that your hands might help, so you get down on all fours and crawl.

Then you notice how cool the sand is, how powder fine and soft it is against your skin. You forget about reaching the top, and you become a child in a giant sandbox, reveling in the feel of the world as it exists in that moment, amazed at its abundance as it pours through your hands and remains there still, all around you.

That evening we dined with a Spaniard and three Japanese women on couscous, stewed chicken and vegetables followed by bowls of fresh fruit and hot tea. Afterward, our Berber hosts built a bonfire, brought out drums and sang under the night sky until we drifted to our tents.

Sometime in the night, my husband got up and I followed. We climbed up the dune in the darkness, then sank back into the softness of the sand.

Shooting stars arced across the glittering black sky. We were both freezing, but we stayed until the sun rose once more to light the dunes, the tents, the camels and the great, broad valley below.

Huang is a former Reuters journalist.

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Tracing the end of communism through the altered monuments of Budapest

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Photos by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Above: This 2013 photo shows statues in Memento Park, a field about 30 minutes away from central Budapest in Hungary.

Many communistera monuments were brought here after the fall of communism in Eastern Europe in 1989.

Right: Hungarian military guards of honor standing behind a statue of late U.S. President Ronald Reagan during a centennial commemoration in Budapest, Hungary.

The 180 kilograms (400 pounds) and 2.18 meter (7 feet, 2 inches) tall bronze statue honors Reagan at the Freedom Square in central Budapest, to mark his

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of events 11 years later, however, when Soviet troops invaded Hungary again — this time to crush opposition to communism.

An irony not lost on Hungarians is that the US embassy also sits in the same square, along with a larger than lifesized bronze statue of Ronald Reagan in midstride facing the Soviet World War II monument from behind.

The city’s current street names mostly date to the 19th century and the period in the 1920s and ’30s between World War I and II. Many of those streets were called something else under the Soviet regime and then restored to their original names when communism ended.

Budapest’s Liberty Statue at Gellert Hill is one of the last communist-era structures to have avoided being trucked off to Memento Park, but the monument has changed over time.

It was erected in 1947 to commemorate the end of the Nazi occupation.

Its height — a 14-meter (46-foot) statue of a figure holding a palm leaf aloft, atop a 26-meter (85-foot) pedestal on a hill — makes it a prominent feature of the Buda skyline, higher than structures around it and easily viewable from a boat cruise on the Danube.

But its inscription has been altered: Once a tribute to Soviet troops, it’s now a memorial for those who died for Hungary’s freedom.

Arguably the most poignant place on the city’s post-communist landscape is the House of Terror on 60 Andrassy Ave., which chronicles Hungary’s occupation first by the Nazis and then by the Soviets.

The reconstructed Beaux Arts building was the headquarters of both the pro-Nazi Arrow Cross party and later the secret police of the communist regime.

Its three-floor, art deco interior hosts a permanent exhibition complete with evocative soundtracks and lighting and a wealth of images.

(Most of the signage is in Hungarian, but audio guides are available in other languages.)

The tour ends when visitors descend to the basement into reconstructed prison cells where captives were once left to the secret police.

The museum tour is not a harrowing remake of political terror, but a candid way of dealing with the country’s past.

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BUDAPEST, Hungary — The toppling of statues and monuments during times of political upheaval has been a well-documented act in Eastern and Central European history.

Among the cathartic gestures following the fall of communism in 1989, many of Budapest’s granite and stone giants were swiftly uprooted and later carted off to a field 30 minutes away from central Budapest that has become a sculpture park for the scorned monuments.

Save for a cubist rendition of Marx and Engels flanking the entrance, Memento Park is an open-air depot of rusty socialist-realist statues, arranged inside a walled complex lined mostly with pebbles.

The iconic Republic of Councils Monument, a giant statue of a worker charging forward and the most inadvertently comic of the installments, is even the butt of irreverent jokes: Some say it looks like a running beachgoer, others say a cloakroom attendant.

Beyond that, however, the grounds are meant to serve as grim but honest reminders of 40 years under communist regimes.

In Budapest, once seen as the western gate of the Eastern bloc, an unknowing tourist’s interest in communist history is sometimes regarded with suspicion, even by those too young to have firsthand memories of the country’s bygone era.

The grimy but functional M3 metro system, built mostly in the 1970s during the height of Hungarian “goulash communism” (a less oppressive era than earlier regimes), stretches from the Kobanya-Kispest station near the airport to the north end of Pest.

With a transfer at Deak Ferenc Square to the M2 metro, one can reach Szell Kalman Square (formerly Moscow Square), a busy transport hub in Buda that still bears the socialist-realist aura of the Soviet era.

Driving from the airport via the southeast of the city reveals a smattering of unrestored, sometimes crumbling residential monoliths, dating to a period when the government was developing large-scale lowcost housing.

In these flats, insulation was poor and kitchens were deliberately small to keep politically subversive dinner conversations at bay.

But in the more central cultural hub of District VII, or the Jewish Quarter, some of the city’s many unrestored buildings have been transformed into “ruin pubs,” an attraction for curious tourists and hip urbanites.

Instant Bar is one of these warm haunts salvaged from a defunct residential building.

The courtyard now boasts an array of beer taps and a palimpsest of psychedelic lighting, the entire space decked up in an “enchanted forest” vibe, signified by a group of rabbit figures suspended from the ceiling.

The city’s various walking tours, including communism-themed tours originating from Vorosmarty Square, will drop travellers off at some of these dives.

Other tours are available looking at the city’s Jewish history, which dates back centuries.

The Jewish Quarter is home to several 19th century synagogues, and during World War II, the Nazis created a walled ghetto here from which thousands of Hungarian Jews were sent to concentration camps.

Soviet soldiers drove out the Nazis from Budapest in 1945, and a monument dedicated to them sits in Freedom Square — an unlit, 5-meter (16-foot) obelisk.

There is nothing here to mark the turn

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Ference plays hero with OT winner SCRIVENS STOPS 48 SHOTS IN OILERS’ WIN

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New York Rangers’ Mats Zuccarello and Anton Stralman try to block the net as Calgary Flames’ Joe Colborne scores during first-period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Friday.

Cammalleri’s hot streak shows no signs of stopping

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Calgary 4 New York Rangers 3 CALGARY — Mike Cammalleri had a goal and an assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-3 win over the New York Rangers on Friday.

Cammalleri has now scored 10 times since the National Hockey League’s trade deadline on March 5 and four of them have been winners, including his goal with 7.8 seconds left in the second period. He also scored the shootout winner in Calgary’s 2-1 win at home over the San Jose Sharks on Monday.

Joe Colborne, Mark Giordano and Kevin Westgarth also scored for the Flames (31-36-7), who tied a franchise record (set in 2005-06) with their 45th onegoal game of the season. They improved their record to 22-17-8 in those one-goal affairs.

T.J. Brodie had a pair of assists for Calgary, while goalie Kari Ramo made 38 saves to improve his record to 14-11-4.

Brad Richards had a goal and an assist for the Rangers (41-30-4), whose winning streak ended at five games.

Brian Boyle and Raphael Diaz also scored for New York, while goalie Henrik Lundqvist finished with 24 saves in a losing cause.

The Flames took an early 1-0 lead on a power-play goal by Colborne at 4:51 of the first period. After Curtis Glencross wired a wicked shot from the slot off the post, the puck found its way to Colborne, who backhanded a shot over the fallen Rangers goalie.

Less than two minutes later, New York appeared to tie the game when Rick Nash threw a puck to the front of the net that bounced off of Martin St. Louis’s skate and past Ramo. After review, referee Mike Leggo waved off the goal after it was deemed St. Louis intentionally directed the puck into the net with his skate.

The Rangers continued to pour on the pressure, but Ramo stood his ground to stop a shot by Derick Brassard from in tight before turning aside an ensuing blast by Dan Girardi.

Giordano put the Flames up 2-0 at 16:49 of the first

when he took a pass from Mike Cammalleri, snapping a shot over Lundqvist’s glove hand, off the post and in.

Late in the opening frame, Ramo made a great glove save to stop a point-blank shot by Derek Stepan, who was left wondering what the Rangers had to do to score.

After stopping all 18 shots he faced in the first, Ramo allowed three goals on four shots early in the second.

Boyle opened the scoring for New York at 2:12 of the second. After tapping a feed from Derek Dorsett off the post behind Ramo, Boyle easily tapped the loose puck in the crease into a wide-open net.

Diaz tied the game 39 seconds later when his point shot deflected off Calgary’s Kenny Agostino and Tyler Wotherspoon before finding its way into the back of the net behind Ramo.

Richards capped off New York’s goal-scoring spree when he took a pass from Carl Hagelin and beat Ramo with a shot to the top corner to put the Rangers up 3-2.

Calgary tied things up again at 13:49 of the second when Westgarth knocked a loose puck in the crease past Lundqvist.

Cammalleri then scored with 7.8 seconds to go before the second intermission when his shot squeaked through Lundqvist’s pads and across the goal-line.

St. Louis had a great chance to tie the game just past the seven-minute mark of the third period, but Ramo made a sprawling save to deny the veteran forward. St. Louis has yet to score in 13 games since being acquired from the Tampa Bay Lightning by the Rangers at the trade deadline. He has just three assists in that span.

Notes: After taking a hit from Dorsett late in the first period, Calgary defenceman Ladislav Smid left the game with an upper-body injury and didn’t return. a The Flames are now 19-7-3 when scoring first this season and 19-4-2 when leading after two periods. a Calgary forward Sean Monahan is stuck on 19 goals in his rookie season. He hasn’t scored in 11 games. During that same span, Westgarth and Brian McGrattan have combined for five goals.

Edmonton 4 Anaheim 3 (OT) EDMONTON — Andrew Ference scored in overtime and Ben Scrivens stopped 48 shots as the Edmonton Oilers pulled off a 4-3 upset of the Anaheim Ducks on Friday.

Ference intercepted the puck at centre ice with the teams playing three aside in overtime and unleashed a bullet just across the blue-line that beat Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller.

Sam Gagner, Jordan Eberle and Oscar Klefbom also scored for the second-last place Oilers (26-39-9), who snapped a three-game losing skid.

Nick Bonino, Patrick Maroon and Mathieu Perreault responded for the Ducks (47-18-8), who had a two-game winning streak come to an end and missed out on an opportunity to move into a tie for first in the Pacific Division with the idle San Jose Sharks.

The Ducks remain one win short of tying their franchise record of 48 wins in a season, set in 2006-07 when they won their only Stanley Cup. It didn’t take Anaheim long to take a lead in the game, scoring just 35 seconds in, as Bonino converted a nice give-and-go with Ryan Getzlaf for his 19th goal of the season on the game’s first shot.

The Oilers tied the game up on their first shot of the contest just shy of five minutes into the first period as Gagner took a pass on a two-on-one from David Perron and beat Hiller with a backhand shot. It was Gagner’s 100th career NHL goal.

Edmonton caught a bit of a break a minute later as a deflected shot that Oilers goalie Ben Scrivens simply did not see clanged off the crossbar.

Anaheim out-shot the Oilers 12-5 in the opening period.

Edmonton had a bit more luck on their side four minutes into the second period as a shot got past Scrivens and was rolling into the net before Taylor Hall swooped in and fished it to safety just before it crossed the goal-line.

Scrivens helped his own cause a couple minutes later with a huge diving save in tight on Ducks forward Jakob Silfverberg.

The Oilers took a 2-1 lead midway through the second on an odd-man rush with a delayed penalty on the way as Ryan Nugent-Hopkins shrugged off a defender and fed the puck to Eberle, who beat Hiller with a high shot for his 24th goal of the season.

Anaheim tied the game with just under five minutes left in the second as they were given several cracks at a loose puck in front of the Oilers net before Maroon batted it in.

The shots favoured the Ducks 28-12 after 40 minutes of play.

Edmonton regained the lead eight-and-a-half minutes into the third period as Klefbom scored on a shot through traffic from the slot. It was the first career NHL goal for the rookie defenceman, playing in his ninth game.

Anaheim knotted the game back up with four-anda-half minutes to play in the third as a Perreault shot hit Hall’s stick in front and deflected into the top corner before Scrivens could react, eventually sending the game to extra time.

The shots were 42-17 for Anaheim at the end of regulation.

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Jays win in Montreal as fans pay tribute to Carter 46,121 FANS TURN OUT FOR FIRST MLB GAME SINCE 2004

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Pinch hitter Ricardo Nanita singled with two out in the ninth to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets in exhibition baseball at a packed Olympic Stadium on Friday night.

A crowd of 46,121 turned out to the first baseball game at the Big O since the Montreal Expos’ farewell game on Sept. 24, 2004 — as much to show the world they want Major League Baseball back and to pay tribute to former start catcher Gary Carter as to watch a pre-season game.

The teams will play again on Saturday afternoon, when the Expos’ 1994 team will be feted.

The Blue Jays’ Munenori Kawasaki opened the ninth with a double and scored from third as Nanita singled up the middle. Jeremy Jeffress pitched the final two innings for the win.

The Mets scored two in the fourth off Jays starter Mark Buehrle on Chris Young’s two-run double.

Toronto got one back in the fourth on Jose Bautista’s home run, but Ruben Tajeda doubled and scored on Daniel Murphy’s two-bagger off Casey Janssen in the fifth.

Travis d’Arnaud led off the seventh with a home run, but Edwin Encarnacion tied it with a two-run single in the seventh off Gonzalez Germen. Encarnacion was tagged out in a rundown after the runners scored.

Carter’s widow Sandy and daughter Kimmy were on hand with his ex-teammates Tim Raines, Steve Rogers and Warren Cromartie for a pre-game tribute to perhaps the most popular player

in Expos history. He also played for and won a World Series in 1986 with the Mets.

“The city always embraced Gary, and us as a family” Sandy Carter said afterwards.

“I really felt that tonight. We made it our home and felt privileged to be here for 11 years.”

Carter died of brain cancer at age 57 in 2010. The City of Montreal named a street after him outside the Expos’ original home, Jarry Park.

“He was a great teammate, a great player, a great competitor,” said Raines, a roving outfield instructor for the Blue Jays. “Him and Andre Dawson taught me the meaning of playing the game.

“If I didn’t listen to him, Andre Dawson would slap me upside the head.”

Cromartie leads a movement called the Montreal Baseball Project that is working to get a team back in Montreal, even though estimates are that it would cost more than $1 billion for a team and a new ballpark.

The Expos, who became Canada’s first major league team in 1969, moved to Washington to become the Nationals in 2004 after a decade of fire sales of top players, dwindling attendance and timid ownership.

Cromartie and others are trying to revive baseball interest. They called on Montreal fans to turn out in large numbers to the pre-season games to show that the city will support baseball.

“If people think there are no fans here — you see tonight, the support is here,” said Raines.

“I think it would be good,” said Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie, a native

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Members of the Blue Jays watch their team face the New York Mets during a preseason game at the Olympic Stadium Friday, in Montreal. of Langley, B.C. “If the fans show up — that would be the telling tale. You need that support. But it would be good for Canada.”

The Mets are old Expos rivals, but the crowd was behind the Jays from the start.

There was a big ovation for a diving defensive play by Lawrie in the third and another an inning later for Bautista’s homer.

But in the stands, there were periodic chants of Let’s Go Expos, just like

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The Blue Jays open the season on Tuesday in Tampa Bay, so the trip north from Florida spring training actually took them out of their way. But no one complained of playing in front of huge, supportive crowd.

“To be honest, I’d rather stay in Florida, but it’s good for Canada,” said Lawrie. “We can suck it up. It’s good energy.”

Buehrle gave up two earned runs and four hits in four innings.

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Raptors end playoff drought CLINCH FIRST PLAYOFF SPOT IN SIX YEARS

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Toronto Raptors centre Jonas Valanciunas slams home a dunk against Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green during first half NBA action in Toronto on Friday March 28, 2014.

Raptors to keep their composure Friday against the Celtics, and down the stretch as they battle for postseason positioning.

“There’s nobody on our schedule that you’re going to look at like ’There’s a win. . .there’s a win.’ We have nobody like that, we’re not built that way,” said Casey.

“If we don’t go out and play desperate every game, those (playoff) expectations can be let down at any time. It’s on us. It’s on our approach, our intensity, our focus on both ends of the floor, going into the game.”

Tigers sign Cabrera to rich, long-term deal

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LAKELAND, Fla. — This is one number put up by Miguel Cabrera that is not subject to debate.

The Triple Crown winner agreed Friday to the richest contract in American sports, a $292 million, 10-year deal with the Detroit Tigers.

“I want to finish my career here. I have worked hard to get better, and Detroit is like a house for me,” Cabrera said.

Cabrera has won the last two AL MVP awards, both times beating out Angels phenom Mike Trout in votes that set off heated disputes in the baseball world.

Those in Cabrera’s corner claimed his fearsome hitting stats and triple-digit RBIs were worthy. Those touting Trout argued he was a better all-around player and pointed to the value of his WAR, sabermetric for wins above replacement.

Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski and manager Brad Ausmus stood by Cabrera, flanking him for the announcement at the Tigers’ spring training complex.

“He’s on track to be one of the greatest players in the history of baseball,” Dombrowski said. “He’s done a lot for the team and a lot for Detroit.”

Cabrera was due $44 million over the final two years of his $152.3 million, eight-year contract. The new agreement incorporates that money and adds $248 million guaranteed over the following eight years, including an option buyout.

Cabrera turns 31 next month and has helped the Tigers win three straight AL Central championships.

A slugger with power to all fields and still very much in his prime, he is among seven players to hit at least

.320 with 365 homers and 1,260 RBIs, joining Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx, Ted Williams, Lou Gehrig, Albert Pujols and Stan Musial, according to STATS. “Good for him,” Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon said before Cabrera went 1 for 3 in an exhibition against the Rays. “He plays in another stratosphere.”

The deal came shortly before opening day in Detroit, on Monday against Kansas City at Comerica Park, and soon after Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer turned down the team’s long-term contract proposal.

The Tigers are again among the favourites to go far this season. Cabrera won a World Series ring with the Marlins as a 20-year-old rookie and is trying to bring a title to Motown for the first time in three decades.

Cabrera will make $43,195 per plate appearance under the deal, based on his yearly average of 676 plate appearances during six seasons with the Tigers. That’s higher than the average U.S. yearly wage of $42,498 in 2012, according to the Social Security Administration.

His new salaries are $28 million apiece in 2016 and ’17, $30 million in each of the following four years and $32 million annually in 2022 and ’23. The contract also includes $30 million options for 2024 and 2025 that would become guaranteed if Cabrera finishes among the top 10 in MVP voting in the previous season. If Cabrera doesn’t finish in the top 10 in ’23, the following year becomes a $30 million team option with an $8 million buyout.

Cabrera’s new deal will raise his career MLB earnings to $413.8 million, including the $1.8 million signing bonus he got as a 16-year-old with Florida in 1999 when Dombrowski oversaw the move by the Marlins.

Mickelson makes cut, but a mile off lead

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN ANTONIO — Phil Mickelson made the cut on the number in the Texas Open on Friday, blasting out of a greenside water hazard to 5 feet to set up a birdie on the final hole.

Mickelson shot a 2-under 70 after opening with a 77 at TPC San Antonio’s AT&T Oaks Course. Lefty was 11 strokes behind leader Steven Bowditch, the Australian who had a 67 to reach 8-under 136.

Mickelson was in the stream that runs in front of the 18th green after attempting to reach the par 5 in two from 288 yards with a 3-wood.

Bowditch holed out from 83 yards for an eagle on the par-4. The 30-year-old topped the leaderboard at the end of a round for the first time in his PGA Tour career.

Chad Collins and rookie Andrew Loupe were a stroke back. Collins shot 66, and Loupe had a 70.

KIA CLASSIC CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — Dori Carter might have gotten a bit ahead of herself late in the second round of the Kia Classic.

She still left everyone else behind.

After birdieing six of the first seven holes on the back nine, Carter bogeyed the final two holes for an 8-under 64. The round was her lowest in competition and broke the Aviara course record.

Winless on the LPGA Tour, the former University

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OILERS: Yakupov, Joensuu still banged up The Ducks close out a three-game trip in Vancouver on Saturday. Edmonton finishes off a six-game homestand on Sunday against the New York Rangers.

Notes: It was the third of five games between the two teams this season, with the Ducks winning

of Mississippi player had 11 birdies and three bogeys. At 10-under 134, she had a two-stroke lead over Stacy Lewis and Cristie Kerr.

Carter tied for 68th in the season-opening event in the Bahamas and tied for 28th in the Women’s Australian Open, then played three Symetra Tour events. Last week, she failed to Monday qualify for the Phoenix event, flew to Florida for the Symetra Tour event, then made another cross-country trip to California.

Lewis shot 66, and Kerr had a 68.

EURASIA CUP KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Thailand’s Prayad Marksaeng and South Korea’s Kim Hyungsung helped Asia cut Europe’s lead to 7-3 in the EurAsia Cup, beating Danes Thomas Bjorn and Thorjorn Olesen 4 and 3 in foursomes play.

Anirban Lahiri and Siddikur Rahman also earned a full point for Asia, topping Joost Luiten and Victor Dubuisson 1 up. Europe, up 5-0 after the opening fourballs Thursday, got a full point from Graeme McDowell and Jamie Donaldson with a 2-and-1 victory over Gaganjeet Bhullar and Nicholas Fung.

Europe’s Miguel Angel Jimenez and Pablo Larrazabal halved with Thongchai Jaidee and Kiradech Aphibarnrat, and Europe’s Gonzalo FernandezCastano and Stephen Gallacher halved with Koumei Oda and Hideto Tanihara.

The competition will end Saturday with 10 singles matches. both of the previous match-ups in Anaheima Ducks forward Teemu Selanne has made a career of burning the Oilers. Selanne came into the game with an impressive 49 goals and 91 career points in 82 games against Edmontona Former Ducks goalie Viktor Fasth remained out of the Edmonton lineup after a collision in practice left him with a neck injury. AHL call-up Laurent Brossoit served as the Oilers backupa Edmonton defenceman Anton Belov returned to the lineup, playing his first game since Feb. 27.

Remaining out with injuries for the Oilers were forwards Nail Yakupov (ankle) and Jesse Joensuu (ankle)a Anaheim defenceman Cam Fowler (knee) is still on the shelf and may be out until the start of the playoffsa Former Oilers goalie Curtis Joseph was honoured at the game.

SASKATOON — Tim Bozon looked thin and spoke briefly, his voice hoarse after weeks of using a feeding tube.

The French hockey player and Montreal Canadiens prospect was released from a Saskatoon hospital Friday, four weeks after falling seriously ill with bacterial meningitis.

“I’m doing good,” he said.

“I’ve been through a lot and I feel way better now.”

Bozon and his family will travel to Cranbrook, where he will drop the puck at a playoff game of his Western Hockey League team, the Kootenay Ice. “I’m excited to leave the hospital,” he said. “It’s going to be exciting to get back to Kootenay and see the boys and say bye one more time before going back to Europe.”

Father Philippe Bozon, who played in the NHL for the St. Louis Blues in the 1990s, was visibly emotional and thanked the Saskatoon and broader hockey community for their generosity and support.

He added treatment has been costly, and encouraged the public to donate to a trust fund established to help pay the family’s medical and other expenses “I want to say from my wife and I how proud we are of you Timmy, for fighting like this,” he said. “I know it was a tough fight and I know you are still fighting, and I will always have faith in you.”

After travelling to Cranbrook to collect Bozon’s things, the family will go to Montreal to visit the Canadiens organization. While there Bozon will also see doctors and receive some dental surgery.

From there the family will return to France, where Bozon will enter a sports rehabilitation clinic in the southwestern town of Capbreton.

Neurologist Gary Hunter treated Bozon from the day he arrived at Saskatoon’s Royal University Hospital, and said prompt medical attention and an induced coma were critical to his recovery.

“His progress has been really amazing, so I think his prognosis is very good,” he said. “He’s a tough guy and he’s very motivated so I think he’s going to do very well.”

Hunter said it’s had to know at this early stage whether he will be able to resume his hockey career.

Bozon’s agent Roly Thompson said he is amazed at Bozon’s speedy progress, which gives him hope that a full recovery is possible.

“Obviously we have a long way to go,” he said.

“We’re going to go through rehab and I think it’s important that everybody realize it’s not going to be instant.”

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BRIEFS Local teams look to defend titles on home turf The Red Deer Arena will be busy next weekend.

Both the Alberta Midget Hockey League champion Red Deer Optimist Chiefs and the provincial senior AAA champion Bentley Generals will host the B.C-Alberta championships.

The two-time defending national champion Chiefs meet the Okanagan Rockets of Kelowna in a best-ofthree Pacific Cup as they look to advance to the Telus Cup, set for April 21-27 in Moose Jaw, Sask.

The defending Allan Cup champion Generals clash with the Powell River Regals in the best-of-five McKenzie Cup, the B.C.-Alberta championship on the road to the Allan Cup, set for April 14-19 in Dundas, Ont. Senior action gets underway at the Arena Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with games at 8:30 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday. If additional games are necessary they’re set for 7:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday.

The Chiefs open at 5 p.m. Friday with the second game at 7 p.m. Saturday and if a third game is needed it’s at 2 p.m. Sunday.

Powell River received an automatic bye into the McKenzie Cup, as they were the lone senior AAA team in B.C. Okanagan advanced by defeating the perennial champion Vancouver Giants 2-0 in a best-of-three league final.

Simpson makes second all-conference team Forward Riley Simpson of the RDC Kings has been named to the second all-conference men’s hockey team.

Simpson, Ryan Benn of Grant MacEwan and Cory Giroux of Portage are on the second team at forward with Dane Bonish of Augustana, Joshua Lazowski of NAIT and Ben O’Quinn of SAIT on the first team.

Kyle Birch of NAIT is the first team goaltender with Brad Bourke of Augustana and Sam Waterfield of NAIT on defence.

Brayden Hopfe of SAIT is the second team netminder with Craig Gans and Clay Howe of SAIT on defence.

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Toronto 105 Boston 103 TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors are headed to the playoffs for the first time in six years.

DeMar DeRozan scored 30 points to lift the Raptors to a 105-103 victory over the Boston Celtics on Friday, officially booking their spot in the postseason.

Terrence Ross added 17 points, while Greivis Vasquez finished with 15 for Toronto (41-31).

Former Raptor Jerryd Bayless led the Celtics (2349) with 20 points, while Jeff Green finished with 16.

The Raptors went into the night with a 2.5-game lead over Brooklyn for first in the Atlantic Division and tied with Chicago for the No. 3 seed in the East.

They needed a win or a loss by the New York Knicks in Phoenix to secure their spot in the playoffs.

But the win didn’t come easily against a team the Raptors had beaten in Boston 99-90 two nights earlier.

Against a team that has been all but mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, Raptors led by only single digits until late in the third quarter and took an 85-73 advantage into the fourth in front of a capacity crowd of 19,800 at the Air Canada Centre.

DeRozan scored Toronto’s first 10 points of the fourth and his basket with 8:03 gave the Raptors a nine-point lead as they looked headed for certain victory. But the pesky Celtics fought back with a 15-2 run and a basket by Canadian Kelly Olynyk with 3:07 left put the visitors up by four.

The game was tied with 1:14 to go before DeRozan scored, then Rajon Rondo replied with a driving layup to make it all even again with 27 seconds left.

Then with the crowd on its feet, Kyle Lowry’s shot bounced off the rim and Amir Johnson darted in to tip it in with 7.1 seconds left to raucous applause.

Lowry, who had scored 20-plus points in the previous eight games, finished with nine points playing on a heavily-taped ankle after rolling it late in the first half when he stepped on Avery Bradley’s foot. He limped to the locker-room, had it taped at halftime and returned to start the second half.

The Raptors’ first-round opponent will be determined over the final 10 regular-season game, although if the playoffs started today, they’d face the sixth-place Washington Wizards. Other potential first-round opponents: the Chicago Bulls and Brooklyn Nets.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2014

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WHL Playoffs FIRST ROUND

N.Y. Islanders73 28 35 10 66 204 246 Florida 74 27 39 8 62 178 240 Buffalo 73 20 45 8 48 139 218 WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-St. Louis 73 50 16 7 107 238 164 x-San Jose 75 47 19 9 103 230 181 x-Anaheim 73 47 18 8 102 234 186 Chicago 75 42 18 15 99 247 196 Colorado 73 46 21 6 98 224 200 Los Angeles 74 43 25 6 92 185 157 Minnesota 74 37 26 11 85 183 188 Phoenix 74 36 26 12 84 205 209 Dallas 73 35 27 11 81 210 210 Vancouver 75 34 30 11 79 183 201 Winnipeg 74 33 32 9 75 206 216 Nashville 75 32 32 11 75 186 226 Calgary 74 31 36 7 69 189 217 Edmonton 74 26 39 9 61 184 244 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. x-clinched playoff spot

Edmonton (1) vs. Prince Albert (8) (Edmonton wins series 4-0) Wednesday’s result Edmonton 6 Prince Albert 2 Regina (2) vs. Brandon (7) (Brandon wins series 4-0) Friday’s result Brandon 5 Regina 1 Wednesday’s result Brandon 5 Regina 4 Calgary (3) vs. Kootenay (6) (Kootenay leads series 3-2) Thursday’s result Kootenay 6 Calgary 5 Tuesday’s result Kootenay 5 Calgary 4 Saturday’s game Calgary at Kootenay, 7 p.m.

Monday, March 31 x-Kootenay at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Phoenix 3, New Jersey 2, SO Tampa Bay 3, N.Y. Islanders 2, SO Boston 3, Chicago 0 Los Angeles 3, Pittsburgh 2 Montreal 5, Detroit 4 Carolina 3, Florida 0 St. Louis 5, Minnesota 1 Nashville 6, Buffalo 1 Colorado 3, Vancouver 2, OT Winnipeg 4, San Jose 3

Medicine Hat (4) vs. Swift Current (5) (Series tied 2-2) Wednesday’s result Swift Current 3 Medicine Hat 2 (OT) Tuesday’s result Swift Current 3 Medicine Hat 1 Saturday’s game Swift Current at Medicine Hat, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday’s game Medicine Hat at Swift Current, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 1 x-Swift Current at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.

Victoria (3) vs. Spokane (6) (Victoria wins series 4-0) Thursday’s result Victoria 4 Spokane 2 Wednesday’s result Victoria 6 Spokane 1

Sunday’s Games Boston at Philadelphia, 10:30 a.m.

Calgary at Ottawa, 3 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Detroit, 3 p.m.

Chicago at Pittsburgh, 5:30 p.m.

Washington at Nashville, 6 p.m.

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

Everett (4) vs. Seattle (5) (Seattle leads series 3-1) Friday’s result Everett 6 Seattle 1 Tuesday’s result Seattle 4 Everett 3 (OT) Saturday’s game Everett at Seattle, 7:05 p.m.

Monday, March 31 x-Seattle at Everett, 7:35 p.m.

Wednesday, April 2 x-Everett at Seattle, 7:05 p.m. x — if necessary.

Goal — Toronto: Bernier (L, 25-18-7); Philadelphia: Mason (W, 31-17-6).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Toronto: 0-4; Philadelphia: 2-4.

Friday’s summaries

Friday’s Summary Wheat Kings 5, Pats 1 First Period 1. Brandon, Gabrielle 3 (Hawryluk) 12:31.

2. Brandon, Nejezchleb 2 (Roy, Quenneville) 19:04.

Penalties — Gabrielle Bra (holding) 5:53, Christoffer Reg (slashing) 8:39.

Second Period 3. Regina, Klimchuk 3 (Gay, Burroughs) 19:58 (pp).

Penalties — Williams Reg, Gabrielle Bra (roughing) 4:15, Stevenson Reg (checking from behind, roughing), Green Bra (double roughing) 9:00, Klimchuk Reg (tripping) 10:47, Williams Reg (interference) 16:51, Leier Reg (roughing), Lindgren Bra (boarding), Roy Bra (roughing) 19:45.

Third Period 4. Brandon, Hawryluk 5 (Quenneville, Gabrielle) 1:53.

5. Brandon, Lindgren 2, 13:30.

6. Brandon, Quenneville 3 (Bukarts, Hunter) 17:04 (pp).

Penalties — Waltz Bra (interference) 2:18, Williams Reg (tripping) 10:24, Burroughs Reg (tripping) 16:28, Zgraggen Reg (roughing) 17:04, Sinitsyn Reg (high-sticking) 17:37.

Shots on goal by Regina 8 15 6 — 29 Brandon 13 12 17 — 42 Goal — Regina: Wapple (L,0-2); Brandon: Papirny (W,4-0).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Regina: 1-3; Brandon: 1-7.

Referees — Nathan Wieler, Sean Raphael.

Linesmen — Warren Birch, Darrell Surminski.

Attendance — 4,705 at Brandon.

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE W L OT Pts GP x-Boston 73 50 17 6 106 x-Pittsburgh 74 47 22 5 99 Montreal 75 42 26 7 91 N.Y. Rangers75 41 30 4 86 Tampa Bay 73 40 24 9 89 Philadelphia 73 39 27 7 85 Columbus 73 37 30 6 80 Detroit 73 33 26 14 80 Washington 73 34 27 12 80 Toronto 75 36 31 8 80 New Jersey 73 31 28 14 76 Ottawa 73 30 29 14 74 Carolina 73 32 32 9 73

GF 233 228 195 200 217 210 205 195 212 218 177 210 184

GA 153 184 188 183 195 206 198 209 218 235 190 246 205

Penguins 2, Blue Jackets 1 First Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Adams Pgh (hooking) 6:28, Foligno Clb (fighting) 8:43, Bortuzzo Pgh (fighting) 8:43, Despres Pgh (holding) 9:05, Mackenzie Clb (tripping) 11:22, Johnson Clb (roughing) 12:40, Kunitz Pgh (roughing) 12:40, Engelland Pgh (interference) 14:29.

Second Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Wisniewski Clb (hooking) 6:04, Wisniewski Clb (high-sticking) 12:58, Mackenzie Clb (hooking) 14:55.

Third Period 1. Pittsburgh, Kunitz 34 (Crosby, Engelland) 10:35.

2. Pittsburgh, Bennett 2 (Bortuzzo) 11:22.

3. Columbus, Calvert 8 (Wisniewski, Johnson) 16:54 (pp).

Penalties — Kunitz Pgh (tripping) 15:01.

Shots on goal by Pittsburgh 9 9 13 — 31 Columbus 13 8 15 — 36

Flyers 4, Maple Leafs 2 First Period 1. Philadelphia, Lecavalier 16 (Timonen, Giroux) 5:35 (pp).

Penalties — Franson Tor (holding) 5:08, Kulemin Tor (tripping) 5:32, Pha Bench (too many men) 18:01.

Second Period 2. Toronto, van Riemsdyk 29 (Bozak) :04.

3. Philadelphia, Hartnell 20 (Timonen, Giroux) 11:03 (pp).

Penalties — Gunnarsson Tor (interference) 1:41, Hartnell Pha (slashing) 2:27, Bolland Tor (interference) 10:58, Kadri Tor (roughing) 15:49, Mason Pha (slashing) 15:49, MacDonald Pha (slashing) 17:51.

Third Period 4. Philadelphia, Giroux 25 (Hartnell) 4:55.

5. Toronto, Bolland 7 (Raymond, Gardiner) 6:18.

6. Philadelphia, Simmonds 25 (Rinaldo, MacDonald) 12:39.

Penalties — Hartnell Pha (high-sticking) 15:50, Phaneuf Tor (charging) 18:41, Voracek Pha (roughing) 18:41, Phaneuf Tor (roughing) 18:41.

Shots on goal by Toronto 9 14 11 — 34 Philadelphia 9 10 10 — 29

Saturday’s Games Boston at Washington, 10:30 a.m.

San Jose at Colorado, 1 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Buffalo, 5 p.m.

Detroit at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Montreal at Florida, 5 p.m.

New Jersey at N.Y. Islanders, 5 p.m.

Columbus at Carolina, 5 p.m.

Dallas at St. Louis, 6 p.m.

Minnesota at Phoenix, 7 p.m.

Anaheim at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Winnipeg at Los Angeles, 8 p.m.

Portland (2) vs. Vancouver (7) (Portland wins series 4-0) Wednesday’s result Portland 6 Vancouver 1

Power plays (goal-chances) — Anaheim: 0-4; Edmonton: 0-1.

Referees — Eric Furlatt, Dean Morton.

Linesmen — Lonnie Cameron, Mark Wheler.

Attendance — 16,839 at Edmonton.

Goal — Pittsburgh: Fleury (W, 35-17-4); Columbus: McElhinney (L, 9-10-1).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Pittsburgh: 0-4; Columbus: 1-4.

Friday’s Games Philadelphia 4, Toronto 2 Pittsburgh 2, Columbus 1 Ottawa 5, Chicago 3 Dallas 7, Nashville 3 Calgary 4, N.Y. Rangers 3 Edmonton 4, Anaheim 3, OT

Kelowna (1) vs. Tri-City (8) (Kelowna wins series 4-1) Friday’s result Kelowna 4 Tri-City 1 Wednesday’s result Kelowna 5 Tri-City 3

Flames 4, RANGERS 3 First Period 1. Calgary, Colborne 10 (Brodie, Glencross) 4:51 (pp).

2. Calgary, Giordano 13 (Cammalleri, Byron) 16:49.

Penalties — Dorsett NYR (cross-checking) 3:03.

Second Period 3. NY Rangers, Boyle 6 (Dorsett, Moore) 2:12.

4. NY Rangers, Diaz 2 (Richards) 2:51.

5. NY Rangers, Richards 18 (Hagelin, Pouliot) 5:39.

6. Calgary, Westgarth 3 (Stajan, Brodie) 13:49.

7. Calgary, Cammalleri 24 (Butler) 19:52.

Penalties — None.

Third Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Giordano Cgy (hooking) 7:46, St. Louis NYR (holding) 17:52.

Shots on goal by NY Rangers 18 12 11 — 41 Calgary 10 12 6 — 28 Goal — NY Rangers: Lundqvist (L, 30-23-4); Calgary: Ramo (W, 14-11-4).

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

Referees — Mike Leggo, Tom Kowal.

Linesmen — Darren Gibbs, Mark Shewchyk.

Attendance — 19,289 at Calgary.

Senators 5, Blackhawks 3 First Period 1. Ottawa, Condra 6 (Smith) 9:25 (sh).

2. Ottawa, Ceci 3 (MacArthur, Stone) 19:30.

Penalties — MacArthur Ott (goaltender interference) 9:06, Bollig Chi (fighting) 12:57, Neil Ott (fighting) 12:57.

Second Period 3. Ottawa, Michalek 14 (Spezza, Hemsky) :23.

4. Chicago, Sharp 31 (Toews, Raanta) 10:46 (pp).

5. Chicago, Hossa 27 (unassisted) 19:19.

Penalties — Neil Ott (goaltender interference) 0:54, Cowen Ott (high-sticking) 9:56.

Third Period 6. Ottawa, Turris 23 (MacArthur, Wiercioch) 6:00 (pp).

7. Ottawa, MacArthur 23 (Stone) 10:54.

8. Chicago, Seabrook 7 (Handzus, Regin) 17:00 (sh).

Penalties — Carey Chi (face-off violation) 5:09, Cowen Ott (interference) 11:57, Gryba Ott (slashing) 13:23, Shaw Chi (roughing) 14:33, Shaw Chi (Spearing Major) 14:33, Shaw Chi (game misconduct) 14:33, Smith Ott (roughing) 14:33, Smith Ott (slashing) 14:33.

Shots on goal by Chicago 14 23 12 — 49 Ottawa 13 5 11 — 29 Goal — Chicago: Raanta (L, 12-4-4); Ottawa: Anderson (W, 22-14-8).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Chicago: 1-6; Ottawa: 1-2.

Oilers 4, Ducks 3 (OT) First Period 1. Anaheim, Bonino 19 (Getzlaf, Vatanen) :35.

2. Edmonton, Gagner 9 (Perron, Hall) 4:43.

Penalties — Winnik Ana (fighting) 1:04, Hendricks Edm (fighting) 1:04, Hendricks Edm (roughing) 1:04, Robidas Ana (boarding) 12:18, Perron Edm (roughing) 12:18, Hendricks Edm (tripping) 15:24.

Second Period 3. Edmonton, Eberle 24 (Nugent-Hopkins, Marincin) 10:22.

4. Anaheim, Maroon 8 (Perreault, Robidas) 15:23.

Penalties — Perry Ana (roughing) 16:02, Hall Edm (unsportsmanlike conduct) 16:02, Beleskey Ana (fighting) 18:48, Hendricks Edm (fighting) 18:48.

Third Period 5. Edmonton, Klefbom 1 (Perron, Schultz) 8:26.

6. Anaheim, Perreault 17 (Maroon, Selanne) 15:30.

Penalties — Robidas Ana (interference) 0:43.

Overtime 7. Edmonton, Ference 3 (unassisted) 3:51.

Penalties — Ference Edm (hooking) 0:21, Petry Edm (delay of game) 2:00, Perreault Ana (tripping) 2:39.

Shots on goal by Anaheim 12 16 16 7 — 51 Edmonton 5 7 8 3 — 23

Stars 7, Predators 3 First Period 1. Dallas, Garbutt 15 (Roussel, Dillon) 8:03.

2. Dallas, Fiddler 5 (Sceviour, Goligoski) 14:05.

Penalties — Daley Dal (holding) 4:04.

Second Period 3. Nashville, Hornqvist 15 (Josi) 2:53.

4. Dallas, Sceviour 5 (Daley, Goligoski) 5:37.

5. Dallas, Chiasson 13 (Whitney, Goligoski) 8:58 (pp).

6. Nashville, Del Zotto 3 (Smith, Jarnkrok) 9:53.

7. Dallas, Daley 7 (Seguin, Benn) 11:19.

Penalties — Sissons Nash (interference) 7:43.

Third Period 8. Nashville, Nystrom 15 (Sissons, Clune) 1:48.

9. Dallas, Nichushkin 14 (unassisted) 7:39.

10. Dallas, Eakin 15 (Garbutt, Roussel) 7:48.

Penalties — None.

Shots on goal by Nashville 5 9 14 — 28 Dallas 9 14 6 — 29

Goal — Anaheim: Hiller (LO, 29-11-7); Edmonton: Scrivens (W, 14-13-4).

Goal — Nashville: Rinne (L, 7-10-2); Dallas: Lehtonen (W, 28-18-10).

Today

● Peewee A hockey: Provincial championship, games at 9, 9:15, 11:15 and 11:30 a.m., 4 and 4:15 p.m., Kin City A and B. ● Midget D hockey: Provincial championship, game at 9 a.m., Coronation; game at 10 a.m., Castor; games at 11:45 a.m., 2:30, 5:15 and 8 p.m., Coronation. ● Minor Midget AAA: Provincial championships, semifinals, 11:15 a.m., 2 p.m., Arena. ● Curling: Jack & Jill Bonspiel, Pidherney Centre. ● Senior AAA hockey: Innisfail at Bentley, fifth game of best--of-seven provincial final, if necessary, 8 p.m., Red Deer Arena.

Sunday

● Peewee A hockey: Provincial championship, semifinals at 8 and 10:30 p.m., final at 4 p.m., Kin City A. ● Midget D hockey: Provincial championship, semifinals at 8:30 and 11:15 a.m., final at 5 p.m. Coronation. ● Minor Midget AAA: Provincial championships, bronze medal game, 11:45 a.m.; final, 2:30 p.m., Arena. ● Curling: Jack & Jill Bonspiel, Pidherney Centre. ● Midget AAA hockey: Red Deer at Lloydminster, second game of best-offive provincial final, 2 p.m. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Okotoks at Blackfalds, second game of best-of-five final, 3:30 p.m.

● Central Alberta men’s basketball: Playoff games at 4:15 and 5:30 p.m., Lindsay Thurber. ● Senior AAA hockey: Bentley at Innisfail, sixth game of best-of-seven provincial final, if necessary, 7:30 p.m. ● AJHL: Brooks at Olds, sixth game of best-of-seven South Division semifinal, if necessary, 7:30 p.m.

Monday ● Women’s basketball: Playoff games at 7:15 and 8:30 p.m, River Glen.

Tuesday ● Senior high basketball: 1A-2A Senior Bowl at Red Deer College, girls at 6 p.m., boys to follow. ● Midget AAA hockey: Lloydminster at Red Deer, third game of best-of-five provincial final, 7 p.m., Red Deer Arena. ● Men’s basketball: Playoffs — Woody’s RV vs. Triple A Batteries, 7:15 p.m.; Orangemen vs. Grandview All-stars, 8:30 p.m.; both games at Lindsay Thurber.

Heritage junior B hockey: Blackfalds at Okotoks, third game of best-of-five league final, 8 p.m.

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.

Basketball NCAA Tournament East Regional At New York Friday’s results Semifinals UConn 81 Iowa State 76 Michigan State 61 Virginia 59 Sunday’s game Final UConn (29-8) vs. Michigan State (29-8), 12:20 p.m.

South Regional At Memphis, Tenn.

Thursday’s results Semifinals Dayton 82 Stanford 72 Florida 79 UCLA 68 Saturday’s game Final Dayton (26-10) vs. Florida (35-2), 4:09 p.m.

Midwest Regional At Indianapolis Friday’s results Semifinals Michigan 73 Tennessee 71 Kentucky 74 Louisville 69 Sunday’s game Final Michigan (28-8) vs. Kentucky (27-10), 3:05 p.m.

West Regional At Anaheim, Calif.

Thursday’s results Semifinals Wisconsin 69 Baylor 52 Arizona 70 San Diego State 64 Saturday’s game Final Wisconsin (29-7) vs. Arizona (33-4), 6:49 p.m.

FINAL FOUR At Arlington, Texas Saturday, April 5 NCAA Semifinals East champion vs. South champion, TBA Midwest champion vs. West champion, TBA Monday, April 7 NCAA Championship Semfinal winners, TBA National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB y-Indiana 52 21 .712 — y-Miami 49 22 .690 2 x-Toronto 41 31 .569 10 1/2 Chicago 40 32 .556 11 1/2 Brooklyn 38 33 .535 13 Washington 37 35 .514 14 1/2 Charlotte 35 38 .479 17

Atlanta 31 40 .437 20 New York 30 43 .411 22 Cleveland 29 45 .392 23 1/2 Detroit 26 46 .361 25 1/2 Boston 23 49 .319 28 1/2 Orlando 21 52 .288 31 Philadelphia 15 57 .208 36 1/2 Milwaukee 14 58 .194 37 1/2 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB x-San Antonio 56 16 .778 — x-Oklahoma City 53 19 .736 3 d-L.A. Clippers 51 22 .699 5 1/2 Houston 49 22 .690 6 1/2 Portland 47 27 .635 10 Golden State 45 27 .625 11 Phoenix 44 29 .603 12 1/2 Memphis 43 29 .597 13 Dallas 43 30 .589 13 1/2 Minnesota 36 35 .507 19 1/2 New Orleans 32 40 .444 24 Denver 32 41 .438 24 1/2 Sacramento 25 47 .347 31 L.A. Lakers 24 48 .333 32 Utah 23 50 .315 33 1/2 d-division leader x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Thursday’s Games Portland 100, Atlanta 85 Houston 120, Philadelphia 98 Milwaukee 108, L.A. Lakers 105 L.A. Clippers 109, Dallas 103 Friday’s Games Orlando 110, Charlotte 105, OT Washington 91, Indiana 78 Toronto 105, Boston 103 Brooklyn 108, Cleveland 97 Miami 110, Detroit 78 Portland 91, Chicago 74 Minnesota 143, L.A. Lakers 107 Oklahoma City 94, Sacramento 81 New Orleans 102, Utah 95 San Antonio 133, Denver 102 Phoenix 112, New York 88 Golden State 100, Memphis 93 Saturday’s Games Detroit at Philadelphia, 5:30 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Houston, 6 p.m.

Atlanta at Washington, 6 p.m.

Sacramento at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

Miami at Milwaukee, 6:30 p.m.

New Orleans at San Antonio, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Utah at Oklahoma City, 1 p.m.

Indiana at Cleveland, 1 p.m.

Toronto at Orlando, 4 p.m.

Baseball

Golf Valero Texas Open Scores Friday At TPC San Antonio San Antonio Purse: $6.2 million Yardage: 7,435; Par: 72 (36-36) Second Round Steven Bowditch 69-67 Chad Collins 71-66 Andrew Loupe 67-70 Cameron Beckman 69-70 Pat Perez 68-71 Daniel Summerhays 72-68 Kevin Na 70-70 Freddie Jacobson 70-70 James Hahn 71-70 Trevor Immelman 70-71 Josh Teater 71-70 Will MacKenzie 69-72 Aaron Baddeley 70-71 Zach Johnson 70-71 Wes Roach 75-66 Brian Harman 70-72 Jason Kokrak 71-71 Martin Flores 71-71 Jerry Kelly 71-71 Chesson Hadley 69-73 Matt Kuchar 70-72 Fred Funk 70-72 Justin Hicks 69-73 Bo Van Pelt 69-73 Brian Davis 71-72 Geoff Ogilvy 74-69 Michael Putnam 72-71 Scott Gardiner 74-69 Ryan Palmer 72-71 William McGirt 72-71 Carl Pettersson 70-73 Brice Garnett 70-73 Russell Knox 74-70 Scott Brown 70-74

B6

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136 137 137 139 139 140 140 140 141 141 141 141 141 141 141 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 144 144

Brian Gay Camilo Villegas Tim Wilkinson Robert Streb Briny Baird Jim Furyk Alex Prugh Alex Aragon Cameron Tringale Stephen Ames Andres Romero Brendon de Jonge Justin Leonard Miguel Angel Carballo Troy Merritt Jamie Lovemark Jordan Spieth Michael Thompson John Senden Charley Hoffman Ben Curtis Troy Matteson Seung-Yul Noh Brooks Koepka Branden Grace Jeff Maggert Johnson Wagner Luke Guthrie Andrew Svoboda John Peterson Charlie Beljan Greg Chalmers Charlie Wi Jim Herman Morgan Hoffmann Jimmy Walker Kevin Foley Joe Ogilvie Tyrone Van Aswegen Richard H. Lee J.B. Holmes

73-71 71-73 74-70 72-72 72-72 70-74 71-73 70-74 71-74 74-71 71-74 73-72 76-69 69-76 73-72 73-72 75-70 70-75 72-73 70-75 70-75 72-73 69-76 71-74 72-73 72-74 73-73 74-72 73-73 74-72 70-76 73-73 73-73 73-73 74-73 76-71 74-73 74-73 71-76 72-75 72-75

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Phil Mickelson John Merrick Stuart Appleby Mike Weir Brendon Todd John Mallinger Bronson La’Cassie Failed to Qualify

77-70 72-75 70-77 76-71 71-76 74-73 74-73

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147 147 147 147 147 147 147

Sean O’Hair Robert Allenby Ernie Els Harrison Frazar John Rollins Edward Loar Hunter Brown Nicolas Colsaerts D.H. Lee Nicholas Thompson Mark Wilson John Huh Daniel Chopra Jim Renner Kyle Stanley Woody Austin Matt Bettencourt Mike Miller David Lingmerth Padraig Harrington Martin Laird Ted Potter, Jr. David Toms Ben Crane J.J. Henry Bud Cauley Brendan Steele K.J. Choi Heath Slocum Ryo Ishikawa Kevin Kisner Derek Lamely

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Transactions Friday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX — Optioned OF Jackie Bradley Jr., LHP Drake Britton and C Ryan Lavarnway to Pawtucket (IL).

DETROIT TIGERS — Agreed to terms with 1B Miguel Cabrera on a 10-year contract.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Optioned RHPs Blake Beavan and Brandon Maurer, LHP Lucas Luetge and INF Nick Franklin to Tacoma (PCL). Reassigned RHPs Zach Miner, Dominic Leone, Ramon Ramirez and Carson Smith; C Humberto Quintero; and OF Endy Chavez to minor league camp. Selected the contracts of LHPs Roenis Elias and Joe Beimel from Tacoma. Designated OF Xavier Avery and INF Carlos Triunfel for assignment.

TEXAS RANGERS — Claimed C Chris Gimenez off waivers from Oakland. Designated LHP Michael Kirkman for assignment.

National League CHICAGO CUBS — Released 2B Ryan Roberts.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Optioned RHP Jonathan Pettibone to Lehigh Valley (IL).

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Assigned OF Joey Butler outright to Memphis (PCL). Purchased the Memphis Redbirds (PCL).

American Association GRAND PRAIRIE AIR HOGS — Traded LHP Gabriel Garcia to Sonoma for a player to be named.

WINNIPEG GOLDEYES — Signed INF Tyler Kuhn.

Frontier League EVANSVILLE OTTERS — Signed OF J.R. Higley to a contract extension. Signed INF Shayne Houck.

NORMAL CORNBELTERS — Released 3B Ryan Lashley and OF Jason Matusik.

ROCKFORD AVIATORS — Signed RHP Cole Green.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Fined Brooklyn G Jorge Gutierrez $15,000 for making excessive contact above the shoulders during Wednesday’s game.

NEW JERSEY NETS — Signed G Jorge Gutierrez to a multiyear contract.

SACRAMENTO KINGS — Signed F-C Willie Reed for the remainder of the season.

FOOTBALL National Football League OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed RB Maurice Jones-Drew and DL C.J. Wilson.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Released WR DeSean Jackson. Signed QB Mark Sanchez to a one-year contract.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Re-signed CB Perrish Cox to a one-year contract.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Signed OL Mike McGlynn.

Canadian Football League

B.C. LIONS — Announced the retirement of OL Ben Archibald. Released LB Anton McKenzie.

WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed WRs Austin Coleman and Michael Ray Garvin, LB Gerald McRath and DE Damario Jeffery.

HOCKEY National Hockey League PITTSBURGH PENGUINS — Assigned G Eric Hartzell from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) to Wheeling (ECHL).

SAN JOSE SHARKS — Reassigned F Freddie Hamilton to Worcester (AHL).

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Assigned F Danick Gauthier from Syracuse (AHL) to Florida (ECHL).

American Hockey League AHL — Suspended Worcester D Rob Davison three games.

PROVIDENCE BRUINS — Assigned F Scott Campbell and D Joe Lavin to South Carolina (ECHL).

SYRACUSE CRUNCH — Assigned D Jordan Henry to Florida (ECHL).

UTICA COMETS — Recalled D Jeremie Blain from Kalamazoo (ECHL).

ECHL ALASKA ACES — Added G Hector Toth as emergency backup.

BAKERSFIELD CONDORS — Added G Ben Gaskins as emergency backup.

GREENVILLE ROAD WARRIORS — Claimed F Tim Coffman off waivers from Alaska.

MLB Spring Training AMERICAN LEAGUE W L Pct Cleveland 20 8 .714 Tampa Bay 16 7 .696 Los Angeles 18 10 .643 Seattle 17 11 .607 Baltimore 13 9 .591 New York 17 12 .586 Detroit 15 12 .556 Toronto 15 13 .536 Oakland 14 13 .519 Kansas City 12 15 .444 Houston 11 15 .423 Boston 11 16 .407 Chicago 9 14 .391 Texas 10 16 .385 Minnesota 8 16 .333 NATIONAL LEAGUE W L Pct San Francisco 17 11 .607 Miami 18 12 .600 Pittsburgh 15 10 .600 Washington 15 13 .536 Colorado 14 13 .519 Arizona 12 12 .500 New York 14 15 .483 St. Louis 11 13 .458 Cincinnati 14 17 .452 Chicago 14 18 .438 San Diego 10 13 .435 Atlanta 12 18 .400 Milwaukee 12 18 .400 Los Angeles 6 11 .353 Philadelphia 9 18 .333 NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not.

Thursday’s Games Washington 4, N.Y. Mets 0 Miami 6, St. Louis 4 Detroit 9, Atlanta 3 Toronto 3, Philadelphia 0 N.Y. Yankees 4, Pittsburgh 2 Chicago Cubs 4, Chicago White Sox 3 Cincinnati (ss) 9, Arizona (ss) 1 Cincinnati (ss) 8, Milwaukee 2 Cleveland 3, Arizona (ss) 2 Boston 4, Minnesota 1 Tampa Bay 4, Baltimore 3 L.A. Angels 7, L.A. Dodgers 5 Oakland 4, San Francisco 0 Friday’s Games Detroit 6, Tampa Bay 3 Boston 4, Minnesota 0 Toronto 5, N.Y. Mets 4 N.Y. Yankees 3, Miami 0 Pittsburgh 3, Philadelphia 0 Houston 6, Texas 5 Kansas City 5, Milwaukee 4 Cleveland 16, San Diego 4 Chicago Cubs 3, Arizona 1 Colorado vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., late L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers, late Oakland at San Francisco, late Saturday’s Games Minnesota vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 11:05 a.m.

N.Y. Mets vs. Toronto at Montreal, 11:05 a.m.

Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 11:05 a.m.

Miami vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 11:05 a.m.

Houston vs. Texas at San Antonio, 12:05 p.m.

Detroit at Washington, 12:05 p.m.

Kansas City at Milwaukee, 12:10 p.m.

Seattle vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 1:10 p.m.

San Francisco vs. Oakland at Phoenix, 2:05 p.m.

Cleveland vs. San Diego at San Diego (Fowler Park), 2:10 p.m.

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

L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels, 7:05 p.m.

Friday’s Exhibition Linescores

At Fort Myers, Fla. Boston 000 202 Minnesota 000 000

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4 11 0 7

1 0

Doubront, Britton (6), Workman (7), Badenhop (8), S.Watanabe (9) and Pierzynski, Lavarnway; Hughes, Thompson (6), Deduno (7), M.Hoffman (9) and Pinto, D.Rohlfing. W—Doubront. L— Hughes. HRs—Boston, Napoli (4).

At Lakeland, Fla. Tampa Bay 000 001 Detroit 201 011

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3 8 6 12

2 1

Moore, Balfour (4), Bell (5), Jo.Peralta (6), McGee (7), Lueke (8) and J.Molina, J.O’Conner; Chamberlain, Krol (2), Alburquerque (3), Coke (4), D.Verhagen (5) and Avila, Holaday. W—Chamberlain. L—Moore. Sv—D.Verhagen. HRs—Tampa Bay, Guyer (1). Detroit, Avila (1).

At San Antonio, Texas Houston 400 001 Texas 010 000

001 112

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6 9 5 11

1 2

J.Williams, Peacock (4), Qualls (7), J.Buchanan (8), J.Stoffel (9) and J.Castro, Corporan; M.Harrison, N.Martinez (4), Cotts (9), Frasor (9), Soria (9) and Arencibia, Snyder. W—J.Williams.

L—M.Harrison. Sv—J.Stoffel. HRs—Houston, Carter (2). Texas, Kouzmanoff (3), A.Beltre (1), Choice (5).

At Montreal, Quebec New York (N)000 210 Toronto 000 101

100 201

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4 9 5 13

0 1

Mejia, C.Torres (5), Germen (7), Rice (8), Parnell (8) and d’Arnaud, Recker; Buehrle, Janssen (5), Santos (6), Stroman (7), Jeffress (8) and Navarro. W—Jeffress. L—Parnell. HRs—New York (N), d’Arnaud (3). Toronto, Bautista (6).

At Tampa, Fla. Miami 000 000 New York (A)000 100

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0 3

6 3

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Slowey, Marmol (4), Da.Jennings (5), A.Ramos (6), M.Dunn (7), Cishek (8) and Saltalamacchia; Kuroda, Tanaka (4) and McCann, Cervelli. W— Tanaka. L—Marmol.

At Milwaukee, Wis. Kansas City010 310 Milwaukee 003 000

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5 4

8 5

1 1

Vargas, K.Herrera (4), S.Patton (5), Crow (6), Ti.Collins (7), W.Davis (8), G.Holland (9) and S.Perez, Hayes; Garza, Thornburg (4), Wang (6), Duke (8), Henderson (9) and Lucroy, Maldonado.

W—Vargas. L—Garza. Sv—G.Holland. HRs— Kansas City, B.Butler (1). Milwaukee, Braun (3).

At Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburgh 000 002 Philadelphia000 000

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3 10 0 3

0 1

Morton, Grilli (4), Watson (5), Morris (6), J.Gomez (7), J.Ramos (8), R.Beckman (9) and R.Martin, T.Sanchez; K.Kendrick, Aumont (6), Bastardo (6), Rosenberg (7), M.Hollands (8), Diekman (8), Papelbon (9) and C.Ruiz, Nieves. W—Watson.

L—Aumont. Sv—R.Beckman.

At Phoenix, Ariz.

Chicago (N)100 110 Arizona 000 000

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3 1

9 7

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E.Jackson, H.Rondon (5), Rosscup (6), Strop (8), A.Rivero (8), Veras (9) and Jo.Baker, Whiteside; Cahill, O.Perez (7), Putz (8), Harris (9) and Montero, Gosewisch. W—E.Jackson. L—Cahill.

Sv—Veras.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2014

Program abuse will lead to fines OTTAWA PROPOSING HEFTY PENALTIES IN BUDGET BILL

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

FOREIGN WORKER PROGRAM

OTTAWA — Firms that abuse the temporary foreign workers program to replace Canadian employees could face hefty penalties under changes proposed in the budget implementation bill introduced Friday.

The financial sanctions should be in place by early 2015, although the actual penalties have yet to be determined, said Alexandra Fortier, Employment Minister Jason Kenney’s press secretary.

“There will be a range, but for serious abuse of the program there will be serious fines,” Fortier said.

The measure is the latest in a series of attempts to

put controls on the controversial program that gave the government a black eye last year after it was revealed companies were bringing in large numbers of foreign workers. Critics complained that in some cases, those workers were displacing their Canadian counterparts.

But the changes will mean little if the Conservative government proves unwilling to crack down on abusers, something it has not yet done, said NDP finance critic Nathan Cullen.

He noted that while the government had previously created a provision imposing a two-year ban on

any employers found to break the rules, the so-called “black list,” no firm has ever been sanctioned.

“When you talk about the ability to fine people, you have to catch them first and they are not catching them,” Cullen said.

“The Conservatives created this mess, and now they bring in another measure saying they are going to crack down. Forgive me for being cynical, (but) they haven’t done much of this in the past.”

Fortier said while regulations need to be drafted, the intent is to punish firms that bring in temporary foreign workers under false pretences for jobs that could have been filled by Canadians, or to replace existing Canadian workers.

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Ottawa turns deficit corner $2.16B SURPLUS IN JANUARY

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

File photo by THE A CANADIAN PRESS

A BlackBerry Z10 is shown during the launch of the company’s new smartphones. BlackBerry Ltd. reported Friday a fourth-quarter loss of US$423 million as its revenue for the three-month period dropped below $1 billion. The smartphone maker, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says the loss amounted to 80 cents per share compared with a profit of $98 million or 19 cents per share a year ago

BlackBerry trying to improve relationships with big customers

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS BlackBerry chief executive John Chen is meeting with some of the smartphone company’s biggest customers, from government agencies to the world’s largest banks, in hopes of mending relationships neglected when it rolled out refreshed devices last year.

“We should have talked to the customers more when we launched new technology,” Chen said Friday after the release of BlackBerry’s latest quarterly financial results.

“It is my opinion that we didn’t do enough of it.”

Chen treads carefully when talking about BlackBerry’s past after being hired last November to turn the faltering company around. But he says lessons have been learned and the company is already trying to correct some of its missteps.

On Friday, the fourth-quarter results showed some of that progress.

BlackBerry’s posted a loss of US$423 million or 80 cents per share for the three months ended March 1, a vast improvement from the multibillion-dollar loss

it booked in the third-quarter, but still below the $98 million profit, or 19 cents per diluted share, posted a year earlier.

Excluding several one-time items, BlackBerry reported an adjusted loss from continuing operations of $42 million or eight cents per share. The average analyst estimate compiled by Thomson Reuters had been for a deeper loss of 55 cents per share.

However, revenue fell below analyst predictions, coming in at $976 million compared with $2.68 billion a year ago. Analysts had expected about $1.1 billion.

Investors gave a chilled reaction to the results, sending BlackBerry’s stock down 6.5 per cent, or 65 cents, to $9.31 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Volume was more than 7.1 million shares, move than double the issue’s daily average.

Chen indicated there was still plenty of work ahead in turning the company around.

“There’s so many things that need to be fixed,” he told reporters at the company’s headquarters in Waterloo, Ont. As part of its effort to lower costs and get some value from assets, the company has decided to

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sell a majority of its Canadian real estate holdings to various buyers.

Some went to the University of Waterloo under an agreement that would also allow the company to lease back select properties, while others were sold to a buyer yet to be identified.

The property sales raised questions about whether BlackBerry’s long-term future in Waterloo was in doubt, but Chen said he intends to keep the company’s headquarters in the city and maintain its QNX division in Ottawa.

“I don’t have any plans to move out of Canada,” he said.

Over the next year and a half, BlackBerry will unveil more keyboard smartphones designed primarily for its corporate customers.

Chen hopes the company will be able to market to them through new sales teams that cater to major sectors like government, financial services and health-care clients.

He also hopes to hire more research and development engineers.

“It’s very important, so we need to start focusing on that while we finish off the tail end of our costreduction plans,” he said.

The CuttingEdge Tire Recycling plant near Ponoka is undergoing an expansion that should give it traction in new markets.

Work has already started on a 2,700-square-foot building for a mulch plant on CuttingEdge’s 30-acre property in Ponoka County.

The business, which is owned

by Edmonton-based CleanGen Inc., has operated a tire shredding plant on the site for about seven years — collecting and processing everything from passenger vehicle tires to the tires from large mining trucks.

CleanGen CEO Bill Hunter said his company has now found new markets in the United States for mulch from big industrial tires, which have a high rubber content.

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CUTTINGEDGE TIRE RECYCLING OF PONOKA There are opportunities to sell the recycled material for use in landscaping mulch, rubber tanks and other products, he said.

“It’s going to open up a lot of doors for us and we’re able to get a much higher value-added product from our giant mine tires.”

A release issued by Sunvault Energy Inc., a Washington state company that owns half of CleanGen, estimated that the new plant will boost CleanGen’s revenues by $3.5 million to $4.5 million a year.

“Our new plant will be one of a few in the world that can mulch giant mine tires and off-the-road agriculture tires,” said Sunvault president and CEO Gary Monaghan.

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ed to take about four weeks. The equipment for it is being transported to Ponoka from an existing tire recycling facility in the United States.

Hunter said CuttingEdge’s local payroll is expected to grow to about 16 from its current count of 10.

One of three tire-recycling plants registered with the Alberta Recycling Management Authority, CuttingEdge is the only one capable of processing big industrial tires.

Hunter said it processes about 15,000 to 20,000 tons of tires a year for the authority, with this work financed by the recycling fee collected upon the sale of new tires.

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Alberta forestry has excellent year The Alberta Forest Products Association reports that its members generated more than $2.7 billion in sales last year, which represents a 14 per cent increase over $2.3 million in 2012.

“A recovering global economy and stronger prices for our products have led to an excellent year for AFPA members,” said Craig Armstrong, the association’s chairman.

Some of the increased sales reflected the fact that membership in AFPA grew in 2013.

On a product-by-product basis, AFPA members produced $1.2 billion worth of lumber — including through secondary manufacturing — in 2013. That was up 29 per cent, or $264 million, from 2012.

Panelboard added $362 million, which marked a 6.3 per cent or $21 million increase from the preceding year. Pulp and paper made up $1.1 billion of the 2013 tally, which represented a 4.6 per cent or $50 million improvement.

Armstrong pointed out that the improved operating conditions are translating into increased investment in Alberta’s forestry industry. More than $1.5 billion in capital is expected to be spent on facilities between 2011 and 2015.

The Alberta Forest Products Association represents lumber, panelboard, pulp and paper, and secondary manufacturing wood products companies operating in Alberta.

Pidherney’s in running for Contractor of Year

Tire recycler looks for new growth

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR

OTTAWA — The federal government appears to be turning a corner in its fight against the deficit, posting a second consecutive monthly surplus in January and ahead of its goal of meeting the $16.6 billion deficit target for the year.

The Finance Department reported Friday that the government had taken in $2.16 billion more in revenues than it spent in January, following a $1.15 billion surplus the previous month — the best twomonth performance since the recession.

For the first 10 months of the 2013-14 fiscal year, Ottawa’s deficit stood at $10.5 billion compared to $13.9 billion for the same period last year.

Bank of Montreal chief economist Doug Porter cautioned that monthly fiscal reports from the department tend to be “lumpy,” but called the numbers encouraging.

“I think it’s pretty clear there is considerable underlying improvement going on,” he said. “But even with the improvement, we’ve still got a deficit of more than $10 billion.”

Porter said the trend of the past 12 months would suggest an annual deficit of about $15 billion, slightly ahead of the $16.6 billion deficit projected for the 2013-14 fiscal year in last month’s budget. The fiscal year ends in March.

Pidherney’s Trucking Ltd. is in the running for a 2014 Contractor of the Year award.

The Rocky Mountain House construction company is a finalist in the Heavy Civil Contractor of the Year category.

It’s competing against Graham Group Ltd. and PCL Construction Management.

The Contractor of the Year Awards are organized

by Alberta Venture, Merit Contractors Association and Alberta Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association.

The other award categories are Trade Contractor Under 15 Million in Annual Revenue, Trade Contractor Over 15 Million in Annual Revenue, General Contractor Under 50 Million in Annual Revenue, General Contractor Over 50 Million in Annual Revenue and Construction Person of the Year.

Les LaRocque, president of Botting & Associates Alberta, has already been named Construction Person of the Year. The rest of the winners will be announced April 17 in Calgary.

Pidherney’s was founded 50 years ago by Merv Pidherney. Last fall, Pidherney was named Ernst & Young’s 2013 Prairies Entrepreneur Of The Year for energy services.

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 106.41 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 52.28 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.45 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.06 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.82 Cdn. National Railway . . 61.43 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 163.66 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.55 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 40.28 Capital Power Corp . . . . 25.43 Cervus Equipment Corp 22.62 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 48.20 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 50.03 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 30.77 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.51 General Motors Co. . . . . 34.73 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 21.31 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.31 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 47.73 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 66.28 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.35 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 12.76 TransCanada . . . . . . . . . 49.92 Consumer Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 15.75 Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 103.82 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.97 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 47.03

Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 17.13 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.19 Shoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . 61.10 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 60.44 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.01 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 24.28 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 20.42 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 25.43 First Quantum Minerals . 20.56 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 27.79 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 8.45 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 4.67 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 39.31 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.54 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 23.84 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 30.30 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 39.97 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 65.27 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.06 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 53.30 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 42.09 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 23.02 Canyon Services Group. 13.91 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 31.52 CWC Well Services . . . . . 1.03 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 23.70 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.75

Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 97.70 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 59.46 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.28 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 32.60 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 51.43 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 6.77 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 9.23 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.175 Precision Drilling Corp . . 12.89 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 38.19 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 11.06 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 14.01 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . 11.64 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 69.11 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 73.53 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 63.60 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94.83 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 36.81 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.71 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 30.35 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 51.94 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 68.00 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 21.02 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 44.02 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.85 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 72.44 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 38.23 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.47

MARKETS CLOSE

oil gained 39 cents to US$101.67 a barrel. May copper contract gained five cents to US$3.04 a pound.

Overseas, expectations grew that China would inject more stimulus into its economy after seeing growth slow to its weakest level since the financial crisis five years ago.

China has set a target of 7.5 per cent economic growth this year but has said it is more concerned about ensuring sufficient new jobs are created than precisely meeting the GDP figure.

In the U.S., the latest figures showed that the economy there is progressing at a moderate pace.

The U.S. Commerce Department said consumer spending rose 0.3 per cent in February following a 0.2 per cent rise in January, helped by a surge in spending on utility bills.

However, spending on durable goods such as autos dropped.

Another report found that consumer sentiment slipped in March from the previous month, as Americans said they were less likely to buy cars and homes because of slightly higher interest rates.

The University of Michigan says its consumer sentiment index dipped to 80 in March from 81.6 in February.

That’s still about five points higher than last fall, when sentiment fell during the government shutdown. The index was 82.5 in December, leaving economists to conclude that the figures suggest confidence didn’t take that big of a hit during the harsh winter.

Currencies at close: Cdn — 90.42 cents US, down 0.23 of a cent Pound — C$1.8408, up 0.83 of a cent Euro — C$1.5213, up 0.53 of a cent Euro — US$1.3755, up 0.13 of a cent Oil futures: US$101.67 per barrel, up 39 cents (May contract) Gold futures: US$1,294.30 per oz., down 50 cents (June contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $22.672 oz., down 5.2 cents $728.90 kg, down $1.68

TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed sharply higher amid expectations that China will move to counter its economic slowdown, but an earnings report from Canadian smartphone maker BlackBerry Ltd. failed to inspire investors.

The S&P/TSX composite index jumped 81.88 points to 14,260.72.

The Canadian dollar fell 0.23 of a cent to 90.42 cents US. BlackBerry CEO John Chen says he is focused on growing the struggling smartphone company and has no intention of moving its main operations outside Canada.

The Waterloo, Ont.-based BlackBerry, which has been restructuring and cutting costs in the last year, posted a fourth-quarter loss of US$423 million or 80 cents per share diluted in its latest quarter. This compared with a profit of $98 million or 19 cents per diluted share a year ago.

However, excluding one-time items, BlackBerry (TSX:BB) said it had an adjusted loss from continuing operations of $42 million or eight cents per share.

Analysts, on average, had expected a loss of 55 cents per share, according to estimates compiled by Thomson Reuters.

Shares in BlackBerry rose as much as six per cent in early trading, but then reversed course and closed down more than six per cent, or 65 cents, at $9.31.

Meanwhile, Wall Street was positive as the Dow Jones industrials gained 58.83 points to 16,323.06, the Nasdaq rose 4.53 points to 4,155.76 and the S&P 500 index added 8.58 points to 1,857.62.

Bob Gorman, chief portfolio strategist with TD Waterhouse, said many analysts expect 2014 to be “the year of convergence” between the TSX and the New York markets, as resource stocks see a bit of a lift.

Most sectors on the Toronto Stock Exchange were in the black, with gold and metals and mining stocks emerging as the leading advancers.

The gold contract took back 50 cents to US$1,294.30 an ounce, while

MARKET HIGHLIGHTS TORONTO — Highlights at the close of Friday at world financial market trading.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 14,260.72, up 81.88 points TSX Venture Exchange — 989.73, up 4.38 points TSX 60 — 816.54, up 4.89 points Dow — 16,323.06, up 58.83 points S&P 500 — 1,857.62, up 8.58 points Nasdaq — 4,155.76, up 4.53 points

BUSINESS

BRIEFS

Loblaw closes deal to buy Shoppers

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) said Friday it has closed its $12.4-billion cash-and-stock deal to buy Shoppers Drug Mart Corp., eight months after the takeover was first announced.

Under the agreement, which limited the amount of cash available, Shoppers Drug Mart shareholders who chose to receive cash will be paid $49.22 in cash and 0.2592 Loblaw shares for each share.

Shoppers Drug Mart shareholders who did not make a choice will receive $26.53 in cash and 0.7363 Loblaw shares for each share. Loblaw received approval last week from the Competition Bureau for the takeover,

TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Friday at 989.73, up 4.38 points. The volume at 4:20 p.m. ET was 194.99 million shares.

ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: May ’14 $5.30 lower $453.50; July ’14 $5.10 lower $463.10; Nov. ’14 $5.70 lower $478.70; Jan ’15 $5.70 lower $486.20; March ’15 $5.70 lower $493.50; May ’15 $5.60 lower $500.50; July ’15 $5.60 lower $505.20; Nov ’15 $5.60 lower $495.20; Jan. ’16 $5.60 lower $486.70; March ’16 $5.60 lower $486.70.

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.

Friday’s estimated volume of trade: 350,820 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 350,820.

subject to several conditions including the sale of 18 stores and nine Loblawrun pharmacies to an independent operator. The combined company has roughly 2,300 corporate, franchised and associate-owned stores across Canada and nearly 1,800 pharmacies.

FOREIGN: Under scrutiny The program has come under increased scrutiny after news stories highlighted a series of abuses, including the revelation last spring that the Royal Bank displaced a number of Canadian workers after contracting out IT services to a foreign supplier.

The bank apologized for the incident.

The other criticism of the program is that for some firms looking to pare back employee costs, it has become the first option in hiring, rather than the last.

Some estimates indicate the number of temporary workers in Canada doubled in seven years to about 340,000 as of December 2012, with the biggest growth coming in the years following the 2008-09 recession, when hundreds of thousands of Canadians were out of work.

In conjunction with last month’s budget, the government published a “Jobs Report” claiming job vacancies in Canada were on the rise.

Earlier this week, however, the parliamentary budget officer said there was little evidence of systemic or countrywide job shortages or skills mismatches.

The report also criticized the government’s February report for its methodology and dependence on one set of data that included numbers from the online classified-ads website Kijiji.

Employment Minister Jason Kenney has in recent days appeared to distance himself from the Finance report, telling the House he agrees with the findings of the parliamentary budget office and those of Statistics Canada.

“I have said ... we need better information, that the Statistics Canada data does not support the contention of general labour shortages, that if there were general labour shortages, as some business organizations claim, then wage rates would have gone up faster than inflation since the global downturn, and they have not,” he told the House on Thursday.

SURPLUS: Key numbers coming Porter said a key test of just how much the government’s finances are brightening will be in the numbers from February and March.

When former finance minister Jim Flaherty issued his budget last month, analysts had speculated Ottawa might be able to declare victory on the deficit in the 2014-15 period, one year earlier than projected.

That’s because he forecasted a defi-

cit of a mere $2.9 billion during the period, and the minister was including an accounting cushion of $3 billion for “risk” — which might never be needed.

The Harper government is counting on a significant surplus in 2015 in order to fulfil campaign promises dating back to 2011 — such as income splitting for families, or some variation of family tax relief — in time for the federal election scheduled for October of that year.

Even with the better numbers recently, Porter says the government will have to continue to clamp down on spending and hope for at least a moderate improvement in economic growth to meet the target.

The new numbers suggest the government is on pace, or just ahead, to do just that, barring a sudden lost of fiscal discipline or a major economic downturn.

For the month, the department said revenues increased 5.1 per cent, or $1.2 billion, “reflecting increases in most revenue streams.” Meanwhile, program expenses fell by about $556 million.

For the first 10 months of the fiscal year, revenues are up 4.2 per cent, or $8.7 billion, while expenses are up 2.9 per cent, or $5.6 billion. Charges to service the debt were down $244 million.

TIRES: Product used in Alberta CuttingEdge also provides a tire disposal service for mining and other companies with large tires, with this accounting for about 5,000 tons of tires annually.

Much of the shredded material that CuttingEdge produces is dispersed across the province for municipal use.

“It’s typically used as a leachate layer in landfills,” said Hunter, adding that the shredded rubber has other applications.

“It’s also being used extensively in the United States for embankments, road allowances, vibration dampening on LRT tracks.”

CuttingEdge has been operating on 12.5 acres of land leased from Ponoka County. But CleanGen recently purchased this property, plus another 17.5 acres, from the county.

“We want a little bit more land ourselves for future opportunities, so if we add more plants for other value-added opportunities we have the land base to do that,” said Hunter.

He hinted that other opportunities are likely, with technologies being developed to make better use of recycled tires.

With about five million tires disposed of annually in Alberta, and many more elsewhere in North America, the incentive to seek greater value for old tires is huge, said Hunter.

Sunvault’s partner in CleanGen is the Elizabeth Metis Settlement south of Cold Lake. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

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Soroptimists honoured AWARDS HANDED OUT FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATIONS

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Brandy Newman winner of the Soroptimist International of Central Alberta first Women’s Opportunity award of $2,000.

Lucienne Henry was the winner of the Soroptimist International of Central Alberta second Violet Richardson award, she received $250 and her charity, Tees 4H Wranglers received $250.

On March 7, almost 140 people gathered for International Women’s Day celebrations at the Live Your Dream luncheon, hosted by Soroptimist International of Central Alberta.

Guest speaker Meg Tucker, from 100.7 FM The River, entertained the crowd and the “tear collectors” were put to good use in preparation for the awards.

Two Women’s Opportunity awards, two Violet Richardson awards and the Ruby Award — Women helping Women, were presented to five deserving women and girls.

Brandy Newman, winner of the Women’s Opportunity award, is a single mom of two boys, ages 8 and 8 months. She is enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts degree program in Sociology at Red Deer College, and is seeking to complete her B.A. in criminology, and continue her studies at the graduate level.

Pat Hanson, the second Women’s Opportunity Award winner, is a single mom of three boys, ages 13, 10, and 8.

She is currently enrolled in the second year of the Bachelor of Science Nursing program at Red Deer College.

Her career goals are to become a Registered Nurse and to work either in Pediatrics or the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Miranda LaBrash, 17, (not in attendance) is the winner of the first Violet Richardson award (for young girl volunteers) who volunteers as a companion and caregiver for children and young adults with mental disabilities and also tutors refugee and immigrant students.

Lucienne Henry, 16, the second winner of the Violet Richardson Award is from Clive, and volunteers at the Clive School Breakfast program. She is involved with the Tees Wranglers Lighthorse and Rodeo 4-H club and

Pat Hanson is the winner of the Soroptimist International of Central Alberta second Women’s Opportunity award of $1,500

Meg Tucker from 100.7 FM The River, was the guest speaker at the ‘Live Your Dream’ luncheon, hosted by Soroptimist International of Central Alberta on March 7. volunteers at many other events in her community.

Joelle Johnson, winner of the Ruby Award — Women helping Women, is a chiropractor who was honoured for how she inspires and encourages other women and girls. She is a role model for young women, specializes in the care of pregnant moms and babies, is an advocate for natural health counselling, a strong community supporter, volunteer and busy mom and wife.

Soroptimists would like to sincerely thank Denis Huot, Dixon and Associates Law offices and Lynn Rienguette for their generous donations that enabled a second Women’s Opportunity award.

For more information on the club or the future awards, please contact president Dolly Berg at 403-391-8179.

Dr. Joelle Johnson, winner of the Soroptimist International of Central Alberta Ruby Award — Women helping Women award.

Almost 140 people gathered for International Women’s Day celebrations at the ‘Live Your Dream’ luncheon, hosted by Soroptimist International of Central Alberta on March 7.

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The $50,000 question TWO SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT EMERGE IN RACE TO ELECT NEW PC LEADER

BY JOSH ALDRICH ADVOCATE STAFF

ANNUAL SPRING BOOK SALE Friends of the Red Deer Public Library are holding the annual Spring Book Sale at the downtown branch Snell Auditorium from April 24-26. On April 24, it will be open from 5-9 p.m. for Friends’ members, and on April 25 and 26 it will be open to the general public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sixmonth memberships will be available at the book sale on April 25 for $7.50 for a single and $10 for the family. Donations of books, CDs, DVDs and VHS are being accepted at the downtown branch.

For more information call Lesley Caddy at 403-3465721.

EASTER BONNET TEA The Red Deer Cultural Society is hosting their annual Easter Bonnet Tea at Cronquist House on April 12 from 1-4 p.m.

Cost is $10 per person, cash only, and is open to people of all ages. Finger sandwiches, desserts, tea and good conversation are on the menu. For more information call Delores Coghill at 403-346-0055.

SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT CENTRE NEEDS DIRECTOR The Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre is currently seeking a new executive director.

Candidates must be aware and responsive towards the effects of sexual assault and abuse, as well as hold a university degree in a related field.

Qualified individuals are also required to be knowledgeable and experienced in a senior leadership role for a nonprofit organization. Strong networking skills and funding capabilities are also an asset. Applications can be submitted to Alberta Drummond at adrummond@casasc. ca by April 4. For more information, visit www. casasc.ca.

There are two schools of thought about the increased entry fee to run for the leadership of the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party — it’s too limiting or it separates the serious contenders from everyone else.

Former PC MLA Luke Oullette for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake falls into the latter category.

Oullette said if the candidate cannot afford to come up with $50,000 to enter, how can they expect to properly finance a campaign?

“It’s very, very expensive to run a campaign,” said Oullette, noting it is costly to travel around the province to meet people and advertise.

Oullette said if someone is serious about running, they will find the money, and that includes leaning on supporters who will become essential to winning the leadership race.

The party also needs the extra cash to put on the election, after donations have fallen off.

The increased fee to enter the race was

one of the decisions made at Monday night’s board of governors meeting for the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta in Red Deer.

The meeting set out the parameters to elect a new leader to replace Premier Alison Redford, who officially resigned on Sunday.

Dave Hancock was sworn in as the new interim premier on Sunday, but he has already said he will not run for the full-time position.

One of the biggest changes made was increasing the cost to enter from $40,000 in the 2011 leadership race to its new level.

Oullette, who lost his seat in the 2012 election to MLA Kerry Towle of the Wildrose party, says the party needs a “white knight in shining armour,” who is not tainted by controversy.

“We need a real common sense person that’s there to represent all Albertans and is there to represent the common person.”

Oullette, 60, also said he was undecided about whether to run for the Innisfail-Sylvan Lake seat again in 2016.

Dave Baugh, the head instructor of Red Deer College’s political science program, says the party needs to cast as wide a net as

Caring Cuddlers keep babies happier

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BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF The gentle touch of volunteers is making a difference in the lives of sick babies and children at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.

Jamie Calkins, Red Deer College nursing student, is currently one of 30 Caring Cuddlers for young hospital patients.

“I’ve been cuddling since October,” said Calkins, 20, who has been a volunteer at the hospital since 2007.

Over a four-month period she spent about 30 hours with an infant boy, reading and singing to him, but mostly just holding him.

“It was a great experience. It gave the boy’s parents an opportunity to go home and rest and grab some food knowing there was someone with their son. You feel like you’re making a difference not only for the parents, but (the baby) as well.”

She said it can be sad knowing the baby she’s cuddling requires medical care.

“At the same time, it gives you hope being able to be there and make a difference for these families. This family was very involved with the care, which was very inspiring as well to see their optimism with everything that is going on,” Calkins said.

Caring Cuddlers is a respite program that has been operating for many years for families with patients on the pediatric unit, and sometimes the neonatal intensive care unit.

“It’s often when there isn’t that huge support circle available that volunteers become extremely important to a family,” said Darci Shave, volunteer resources co-ordina-

possible for its new leader, they need a “big tent” mentality.

Instead, Baugh views the entry fee as hindering the party’s ability to do that, especially when compared to similar recent leadership races.

“At face value they look less welcoming and more exclusive, and that was the criticism of them,” said Baugh.

The Alberta Tories have jumped the fee from $15,000 in 2006, to $40,000 with $15,000 refundable in 2011, to $50,000 non-refundable this year. The Alberta Liberal Party had an $10,000 entry fee in 2008.

The only other province where entry fees have hit $50,000 is Ontario, where the Liberals in 2013 and the Tories in 2009 hit $50,000.

The other notable change made Monday night was in the two-vote system. If a second vote is needed — a candidate requires more than 50 per cent of the vote to win on Sept. 6 — there will be a second vote between the top two vote-getters on Sept. 20.

Previously, the top three candidates moved on to the second vote. jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com

BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN ADVOCATE STAFF

Photo by ASHLI BARRETT/Advocate staff

Caring Cuddler Jamie Calkins poses in front of the Red Deer hospital where she has volunteered since October, cuddling, reading and singing to children in the pediatric unit. tor at the Red Deer hospital. She said more requests for Caring Cuddlers occur in the fall and winter when there’s often a higher pediatric population at the hospital because of flu and flu-related illnesses.

Currently, Shave is not recruiting volunteers to be cuddlers.

But Alberta Health Services Central Zone is always looking for volunteers for a variety of roles and areas.

For example, volunteer opportunities exist right now in acute care, the emergency department and pastoral care.

Last year volunteers, including community groups and auxiliaries, contributed more than 194,000 hours of service to facilities in

the Central Zone.

Roles included entertaining patients, residents and families through music, pet visitation, games and outings, supporting staff and patients in clinical areas like laboratories, nursing units, community cancer clinics and pre-op assessments.

They assisted in helping with meals, delivering patient mail, providing spiritual support, overseeing gift shops, delivering flowers and tending flower beds and gardens at AHS sites.

More information on volunteer opportunities can be found online at www.albertahealthservices.ca/5721.asp. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

New charges have been laid against a man awaiting sentencing in connection with a crime spree in Sylvan Lake.

Blackfalds RCMP announced on Friday that a former Blackfalds resident, Jesse Bissonnette, 29, was arrested on Tuesday by police investigating a recent rash of vehicle thefts from Blackfalds and the rural area southeast of Lacombe.

Cpl. Barry Larocque of the Blackfalds RCMP said a suspect attracted attention on Tuesday when a stolen car blew by an RCMP vehicle at a high rate of speed on Hwy 2, south of Red Deer.

Police allege that the speeding vehicle turned off the highway and ended up on a deadend road, where it struck an RCMP vehicle before being brought to a stop.

Bissonnette is charged with eight counts of possession of stolen property and one count each of dangerous driving and flight from police. He was granted bail on Friday and is scheduled to enter his plea at the Case Management Office of Red Deer provincial court on April 4.

The day before his arrest, Bissonnette had pleaded guilty to offences including possession of the proceeds of crime, possession of drugs and possession of drugs for trafficking.

Represented by defence counsel Patty MacNaughton, he is scheduled for sentencing on Aug. 19.

The older charges arise from an investigation by Sylvan Lake RCMP in September.

Police allege that they had received calls at about 1 a.m. on Sept. 4 of two suspicious men with a car that had broken down on the Rainy Creek Road, about six kilometres west of Sunbreaker Cove. Police allege that one of the two men broke into a nearby barn and took off on a dirt bike he found inside.

One suspect was arrested at the site and the other was apprehended on Aspelund Road, west of Blackfalds.

Investigators later determined that the broken-down car had been stolen in Blackfalds earlier on and was then involved in a robbery and assault at a Sylvan Lake gas station.

Also arrested in connection with the Sylvan Lake investigation was Florian Edward Poitra, 32, of Innisfail.

Poitra pleaded guilty in October and is currently serving a sentence of four years on a variety of drug and property offences. bkossowan@reddeeradvocate.com

One of three home invasion suspects pleads guilty VIOLENT INCIDENT OCCURRED IN RIVERSIDE MEADOWS GIVE US A CALL

BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN ADVOCATE STAFF

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One of three suspects arrested in connection with a violent home invasion in Red Deer last month will be sentenced in June after pleading guilty on Friday to five of the eight charges against him.

Red Deer resident Kyle Brice Connon and two others were arrested by police investigating a home invasion in Riverside Meadows at about 4:30 a.m. on Feb. 17.

Police were called by the tenant in a basement suite who heard sounds of a scuffle on the main floor, Crown prosecutor Robin Snider said in reading a brief version of the facts for Judge John Holmes in Red Deer provincial court.

Investigators learned that a man had hired two others to go to the house and beat

up the male occupant as punishment for assaulting a woman, said Snider.

The hirelings were told that their reward would be the drugs and money that could be found in the house.

They gained entry by stating that they were police officers, said Snider.

Red Deer City RCMP members arrived at the scene to find the front door slightly ajar. Inside, they found a man wearing a balaclava and armed with a pellet gun.

Another man was lying face down on the floor, with his feet and hands bound in duct tape and a cloth over his head, also bound in duct tape.

Connon, 27, was identified as the man wearing a balaclava, provided to him by the man who had organized the attack, said Snider.

Connon pleaded guilty to charges of assault with a weapon, unlawful confinement,

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breaking and entering a dwelling to commit an assault, wearing a disguise to commit an offence and personating a police officer.

He remains in custody pending sentencing, scheduled for June 25. Defence counsel Paul Morigeau asked for a delay in sentencing to allow time for preparation of a presentence report.

Also charged in connection with the incident are Michael Wade Lawrence, 39, of Penhold and Bradley Amos Erickson, 39, of Red Deer.

Lawrence and Erickson face the same charges as Connon, including attempted robbery, conspiring to commit an indictable offence and uttering threats. Lawrence has been released from custody while Erickson is being held in remand.

Both have reserved plea until their next court appearance, set for April 11. bkossowan@reddeeradvocate.com

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Gay marriage flip-flop reflects evangelical angst

BY SARAH PULLIAM BAILEY ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES Nearly two years ago, Chick-fil-A CEO Dan T. Cathy caused a backlash when he said he supported marriage between a man and a woman.

Gay groups announced boycotts, and Christian consumers rallied around the fast-food chain’s chicken sandwiches.

In a recent interview, however, Cathy said that while he still holds the same position, he regrets “making the company a symbol in the marriage debate.”

Similarly, when Phil Robertson was suspended from his popular reality TV show Duck Dynasty for making controversial comments about homosexuality to GQ magazine, gay groups cheered the decision as evangelical fans swamped the A&E network with complaints.

Within a week, Robertson was reinstated.

So it was much the same this week when the evangelical relief group World Vision announced that it would allow employees who are in same-sex marriages. Within 48 hours, the $1 billion Christian organization reversed course, saying on Wednesday that it had made a mistake.

The World Vision flip-flop reflects the struggle within evangelicalism over how to respond to a growing cultural, legal and even religious acceptance of homosexuality, particularly same-sex marriage.

Like other evangelical institutions and businesses, World Vision is facing a catch-22. At stake is not only the financial bottom line, but also issues of reputation and social acceptability. Caught in the middle are rank-and-file evangelicals, particularly younger Christians who are trying to come to grips with a rapidly changing culture.

The flip-flop has created a mess for World Vision, with observers suggesting that the organization could lose confidence from its conservative evangelical base while raising the hackles of same-sex marriage supporters. Beyond the issue of homosexuality, the dust-up could threaten the agency’s ability to attract supporters from all sides on issues such as global

poverty and sex trafficking.

While World Vision may be the latest evangelical institution to get caught up in the culture wars, it won’t be the last, and the pressures facing its board are likely to affect others.

Seventeen states have now legalized same-sex marriage, including World Vision’s home state of Washington.

In the wake of those changes, organizations across the country are trying to figure out how, or if, to adapt to those new laws. Part of what confounded supporters was that World Vision was under no immediate pressure to make the change, in Washington state or elsewhere.

World Vision President Rich Stearns admitted as much in an interview with Christianity Today magazine.

“There is no lawsuit threatening us,” Stearns said.

“There is no employee group lobbying us. This is simply a decision about whether or not you are eligible for employment at World Vision U.S., based on this single issue, and nothing more.”

The initial policy change had the potential to result in enormous financial loss from many evangelical leaders; the Assemblies of God, a large Pentecostal denomination, urged its members to drop support.

By the time the policy was overturned, the agency reportedly saw a loss of 2,000 child sponsorships — an initial drop of at least $840,000 per year.

While significant, donor support was likely not a factor in the initial decision to change policy. A drop in support from World Vision’s evangelical base likely outweighed any possible income it could recoup from new donors who might support a policy change.

For groups like World Vision, even though the culture may be shifting, the grass roots aren’t. In 2001, Americans overall opposed same-sex marriage by 57 percent to 35 percent, according to the Pew Research Center.

By 2014, however, the figures had nearly flipped — 54 percent of Americans now support same-sex marriage, compared with 39 percent who oppose it.

Not so for evangelicals, however. “Despite a mod-

est increase over the past decade, white evangelical Protestants are the main exception to the more recent trend of growing support for same-sex marriage,” Pew Research Center’s Fact Tank wrote earlier this month.

“The new poll found that 23 percent of this group supports same-sex marriage, the same share as last year.”

Research on evangelicals suggest that younger evangelicals are more likely to support same-sex marriage than those of an older generation.

While World Vision’s base has always been strongest among evangelicals, it does count employees and support from churches that now allow same-sex marriage, such as the United Church of Christ and the Episcopal Church.

“World Vision has been extremely broad in terms of church relations, but they have an evangelical base,” said David Neff, retired editor-in-chief of Christianity Today. “They were trying to figure out how to keep that broad base as things are changing.

It was clearly a poorly timed misstep.”

World Vision may have gone back to the status quo, but the larger issue of how religious institutions will handle a growing acceptance of same-sex marriage will not go away. If anything, this is just the beginning.

Sarah Pulliam Bailey is a national correspondent for Religion News Service.

LOCAL EVENTS APRIL 1 Heartland Cowboy Church will be held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Stettler Agriplex. Cowboy church will be held April 1 and 15. Phone 403-742-4273.

APRIL 5 St. Vladimir Easter Bake Sale will be held on April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features Easter breads — paska and babka, cabbage rolls, pyrohy, butter lambs, and baking.

Schedule of Services JOIN US THIS SUNDAY! Everyone Welcome March 23 • 9:00am, 11:00am or 6:30pm • CrossRoads Kids (to gr. 6)

Life Can Begin Again - Married for Good SW Corner of 32 Street & Hwy 2, Red Deer County

WWW.CROSSROADSCHURCH.CA AFFILIATED WITH THE EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH OF CANADA

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

43 Ave. & 39 St. • 403-346-4281 Pastor Chris Wilson Worship Pastor David Richardson

Centre for Spiritual Living 11:00 a.m.

Celebration Service Rev. Judy Andersen

10:30 a.m.

Worship Service www.firstbaptistrd.ca

www.cslreddeer.org

#3 - 6315 Horn Street Helping people encounter the goodness of God “Come hear the story of one of the world’s greatest heroes in the fight against human trafficking; Iana Matai from Romania, with over 500 women rescued. She was “Reader’s Digest European of the Year.”

March 30th at 10:30 a.m.

Corner of 55th St & 46th Ave 10:30 am Contemporary Worship

streamschurch.com 403.342.7441

Streams Christian Church afÀliated with the PAOC

Sunday Services Services Sunday 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

9:00a.m. & 11:00a.m.

6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Ministries 7:00p.m.

Balmoral Bible Chapel 403-347-5450

Joffre Road (East of 30 Ave. on 55 St.) 9:00 am Breaking of Bread Service 10:30 am Worship Service Speaker: Terry Wiebe “Confidence in Picking Your Life Path” Psalm 1 Children’s Church 2 1/2 - Grade 5 www.balmoralchapel.ca

Passion for God, Compassion for People.

2020 40th Ave, Red Deer www.livingstones.ab.ca 403.347.7311

LUTHERAN CHURCHES OF RED DEER WELCOME YOU

Sunday, March 30

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA GAETZ MEMORIAL

Corner of Ross Street and 48th Avenue — Phone 403-347-2244

10:30 a.m.

“Open Your Eyes” www.gaetzmemorialunitedchurch.ca

SUNNYBROOK UNITED CHURCH 12 Stanton Street

403-347-6073

10:30 a.m. Worship Service “The Shepherd Guides” Babyfold, ToddlerToddler Room, Room SundaySunday Club Club www.sunnybrookunited.org Babyfold, www.sunnybrookunited.org

GOOD SHEPHERD 40 Holmes St. 403-340-1022 Rev. Marc Jerry

Sunday School/Youth 9:30 a.m.

Worship Sunday 10:30 a.m. with Holy Communion Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Holden Evening Prayer Everyone Welcome Saved by grace - called to serve

MOUNT CALVARY (LC-C)

#18 Selkirk Blvd. Phone 403-346-3798

Pastor Don Hennig | Pastor Peter Van Katwyk DIVINE SERVICE 10:00 a.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:15 a.m.

DIVINE SERVICE 7:00 p.m.

THURSDAY LENTEN SERVICE 7:00 p.m.

Kings Kids Playschool www.mclcrd.org

Growing in Faith Through Word and Sacrament

Living Faith

Lutheran Church Worship 10:00 AM Family Ministry

Bethany Collegeside 99 College Circle RDC Everyone Welcome Rooted in the word of God, Growing in the likeness of Christ, Reaching out by the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Anglican Church of Canada Sunday, March 30

ST. LEONARD’S ON THE HILL “A Church For All Ages” 43 Avenue & 44 Street 403-346-6769 www.stleonardsonthehill.org

Officiant: Rev. Gary Sinclair

8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 9:00 a.m. Celebration Service 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Sunday School/Nursery 7:00 p.m. “The Gathering” Contemporary Eucharist

ST. LUKE’S

“Old Church Blessing a New World”

Gaetz & 54th 403-346-3402 www.oldchurchrd.com

Celebrant: Noel Wygiera 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. Family Friendly Worship with Eucharist Sunday School & Refreshments Thursday 2:00 p.m. Eucharist

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA Sunday, March 30

KNOX

Established 1898

4718 Ross St. • 403-346-4560 Minister: The Rev. Wayne Reid

“Walking In The Light” AGM After Service Communion Sunday April 6 10:30 am Worship Service

West Park Presbyterian 3628-57 Ave.

403-346-6036

SUNDAY WORSHIP 11:00 a.m.

Rev. Anthon Bouw

WILLOW VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN 26016-HWY 595 (Delburne Road)

Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Speaker: Fred Lane Everyone Welcome!

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Photo by INONGE CHIMWASO/Advocate staff

Members of disability band Soulful Noize: Richard Langohr, Larissa Campeau, Tom Ball, Terrence Delaney and James Hutcheson pose after their band rehearsal at Cosmos Group of Companies on Tuesday, March 25, 2014.

Band makes plenty of Noize MUSICAL GROUP OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES CONSIDERS THEMSELVES MUSICIANS

BY INONGE CHIMWASO ADVOCATE STAFF Drummer of Soulful Noize James Hutcheson hits his drums sticks three times, counts the band in, then rehearsals commence.

The song being rehearsed is a familiar tune by British rock band Pink Floyd, called Another Brick Wall.

While the band executes the song with such finesse, their efforts go far beyond their talents.

Soulful Noize is a fivepiece band in Red Deer run under Cosmos Group of Companies made up of persons

with disabilities. Something Hutcheson said doesn’t define them.

“Disabled really means nothing. We’re musicians and that’s what we are,” he said.

Hutcheson suffered a brain injury causing him to often be forgetful. This has led him to always keep lists with tasks that he carries out throughout the day.

Other members of the band include lead vocalist and bassist Terrence Delaney, African hand drum and tambourine player Larissa Campeau, pianist Richard Langohr, as well as bassist and leader of the band, Tom Ball.

Together the band breaks stigmas behind society’s view

of people with disabilities by showing that they are quite capable of standing beside some of the world’s notable bands.

According to Hutcheson, this can be attributed to the time the band puts in to develop their craft. This includes rehearsing three times a week at Cosmos.

“We’re as good as any other band out there and we are not here to say ‘Hi we’re disabled come and see us,’ we are here saying ‘Hi we’re really good come see us,’” said Hutcheson.

Hutcheson encourages people to realize that anyone with disabilities is just as capable of accomplishing the same things as those without

disabilities, “We just walk to a different song,” he said.

Soulful Noize banded nearly a year and a half ago but have since been made anew after the edition of Delancey on Aug. 15, 2013.

Much like many musicians, music is an outlet for Delancey and engaging in it allows him to redirect his focus to something he enjoys doing.

“There are a lot of days when I’ve come feeling hopeless and leave feeling recharged,” he said.

“I have bipolar disorder and anxiety disorder and it takes up room in my brain but when I’m playing music I’m not bothered by the intrusive thoughts in my mind so it gives

me a break from my brain.”

Now, Soulful Noize aims to be recognized on a provincial level while establishing themselves in the local music scene.

Their efforts will begin with their upcoming show on Friday, April 4.

Soulful Noize will be the featured musicians for First Friday at The Hub on Ross at 4936 Ross Street.

The evening will run from 7 to 9 p.m. and the band will feature works from Pink Floyd, The Beatles and Duane Eddy.

Ticket can be purchased at the door for $15 per person or $30 per family.

McDermott bringing great melodies to Red Deer

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF

Canadian tenor John McDermott is coming to Red Deer Friday, April 4.

You have to hand it to those 16thcentury monks — they sure knew how to churn out some durable tunes.

Canadian tenor John McDermott has recorded hymns spanning from the 1500s to the 20th century for his next album of devotional music. He figures some of the earliest hymns were likely written by “everyday people,” such as monks who had a good ear for a melody.

“Of course, music crosses all barriers,” said McDermott, who will perform a mixed program of traditional songs with a few hymns thrown in on Friday, April 4, at Red Deer’s Memorial Centre.

But the survival of these old, old songs shows their strains are still capable of stirring people’s emotions and their lyrics continue to hold universal relevance, added the singer who innately understands this appeal.

After all, the one-time newspaper circulation representative was catapulted into an unexpected singing career by performing exactly the kind of songs that touch people’s hearts.

“When I was growing up, there were 12 kids in my family and we all had our own song. Mine was Danny Boy and I’d be asked to sing it at parties and gettogethers,” McDermott recalled.

In 1992, he recorded two versions of Danny Boy on a 13-track disc he made for his parents’ anniversary.

Somebody sent the CD to EMI records and the disc became the only Canadian recording released by that company on its classical Angel label.

After former CBC host, the late Peter Gzowski, played some tracks from it on his radio show, sales were sent spiralling, and McDermott became an international singing sensation.

The Scottish-born resident of Parry Sound, Ont., has since released nearly two dozen albums of standards — love songs, folk songs, Celtic songs, patriotic songs, duets, Christmas songs, and hymns. And he still sings Danny Boy at every concert: “I can’t get away without doing it and I’ve never gotten tired of it.”

The song consists of a few, simple verses and it never repeats, said McDer-

WHO: Canadian tenor John McDermott in concert WHEN: 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 4 WHERE: Red Deer Memorial Centre TICKETS: $52.75 from the Black Knight Ticket Centre mott, yet it’s so beloved, “it’ll be sung 300 years from now . . . not like (something) by Britney Spears.”

Folks who attend his Red Deer concert will have a chance to be entered into a draw to win a trip for two to Canadian battlefields in Normandy, accompanied by retired General Rick Hillier and Canadian historians.

Guests on the tour will get to hear about strategic failures and successes on both sides of the World Wars and learn what lessons were gained from these historic events.

McDermott noted fans can also enter into a draw on the website of his charitable foundation, McDermott House Canada, which seeks to improve the lives of veterans, members of the military, first responders and hospice patients.

With ancestors who fought several wars, McDermott feels a special kinship with soldiers.

He has performed at events such as D-Day commemorations in France in 1995. And his foundation has launched many initiatives to raise money for outreach centres, transitional homes and hospices for veterans.

McDermott said his father was a Second World War tail gunner, who survived the conflict.

But his mother’s brother died in Changi, the infamous prisoner of war camp in Burma depicted in the film The Bridge on the River Kwai.

And his two cousins fought in Vietnam — one died there and the other committed suicide some years after returning to so-called regular life.

“I think we all owe it to our veterans to pay attention to them” and appreciate their sacrifices, he said. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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Funny, how your heart breaks “You’ve got to laugh, especially There isn’t a boring moment. Mohr when things aren’t funny — it keeps comes on like gangbusters in an effuyou in balance,” says Randle Patrick sive performance reminiscent of Jack McMurphy in Central Alberta The- Nicholson’s in the 1975 movie version. atre’s powerful, shocking and humor- That’s not unexpected, since the role ous presentation of One is written for over-the-top Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. delivery. Mohr still manages McMurphy is a largerto find some subtleties in than-life rabble-rouser, Kesey’s gregarious anti-hero played by Mike Mohr in the who pleads insanity to get gripping production that out of doing jail time. opened Thursday at City For instance, McMurphy Centre Stage in Red Deer. has to look inward when He leads browbeaten psyNurse Ratched questions chiatric patients towards his motives for empowering personal freedom by buckother inmates. ing the institutional system Lisa Robinson plays a and its repressive ward chilling Ratched — all the policies. more terrifying because she LANA McMurphy and his felseldom raises her matter-ofMICHELIN low inmates gamble, party fact voice or lets her reserve and play basketball with a slip. human net . . . all under the There are hidden daggers nose of rigid disciplinarian behind that smiling face, but Nurse Ratched, who takes this insub- Ratched only abandons her Stepford ordination very personally. wife persona when the inmates directIt’s amazing how funny this 50-year- ly challenge her over TV privileges. old story based on Ken Kesey’s novel She reacts by doing something that’s continues to be — as well as how heart- petty, spiteful — and very revealing. breaking.

The inmates are an appropriately Besides the way mental patients are motley crew: Keith Ainscough plays treated in this period piece, set in the evasive patient spokesman Dale Hardlate 1960s, other backwards attitudes ing, Ian Sheppard is the timid stuttersurface — most notably, in representa- er Billy Bibbit, Jay Chahley portrays tions of aboriginal culture and women. chuckling Cheswick, Michael Suther(What would Freud say about Kes- land depicts deluded Scanlon, and Daey’s relationship with his mother, con- vid Huedepohl is the wasted Ruckley. sidering every single female in the All five characters come across as story is either an emasculating witch memorable and believably idiosynor bimbo?) cratic.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is Jason Steele, who is not aboriginal, definitely a product of its time. But has the tricky job of playing half-native the compelling plot remains relevant Chief Bromden, who’s the heart of the because of its hopeful, life-affirming play. themes about seizing the moment But Steele manages to largely sideand not allowing the establishment to step the stereotype of the noble native stomp you down. and instead gives Bromden a quiet huThe script, adapted by Dale Wasser- manity. man, is insightful, and — in this case — Steve Suk and Daniel Vasquez play very well performed. thuggish aides.

Fourteen energetic local actors, Ashley Mercia and Craig Scott porranging from novices to veterans, cre- tray a cowed nurse and a busy doctor ate impressive dimensional characters who can’t be bothered to challenge who are funny or tragic. Sometimes Ratched’s authority. both.

And Tara Rorke and Sarah Gibson Director Jeremy Robinson also does depict the hookers that McMurphy a stand-up job of pacing the produc- sneaks in to his party. tion, and setting the right tone for diaThere’s plenty of foreshadowing to logue originally written in 1959. prepare audience members for the There’s a realistic vibe to the play’s devastating conclusion. But it scenes, but each character’s intensity still manages to unsettle and sadden. is cranked up an extra 20 per cent — or At the same time, the play fosters in the case of McMurphy, maybe even an appreciation for everything that 30 per cent. makes us individuals. And that’s worth

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Jerry Leger at the Hideout Tuesday Toronto-based singer-songwriter Jerry Leger will play at The Hideout in Gasoline Alley on Tuesday as part of his spring Canadian tour.

The show will feature new music from his upcoming album Early Riser.

Pre-sale albums of the 10-song track list will also be available during the show.

Early Riser is Leger’s seventh studio album and isn’t scheduled to be released until April 22.

The record will featuring musicians such as pianist Aaron Comeau and organist Jeff Heisholt, as well as his band Jerry Leger and The Situation.

Leger is known for his folk, rock and country tunes. He is also recognized for the versatility he displays in his band as the lead singer, pianist, harmonicist and guitarist.

The show will begin at 8 p.m. at 41137400 Hwy 2, Red Deer County. There is no cost of admission.

Art Battle readies for war Professional and emerging artists will take to their canvases on May 9 to compete in Red Deer Art Battle in the hopes of advancing to the 2014 Art Battle Canada in July.

Thirty communities across the country are holding local Art Battle events in May. Winners of local battles will go on to compete in regional battles before heading to the national competition.

Red Deer Art Battle takes place at the Scott Block from 7 to about 11 p.m. where 12 artists will face off in a threeround live painting competition.

Six artists will compete, followed by

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Tribune at Blarney Stone on national tour April 5 Vancouver-based progressive heavy metal band Tribune’s Canada Slays tour will land them in Red Deer on April 5.

Slated to begin on April 3, Tribune’s month-long across Canada tour is set to promote their recent album, Tales.

This nine-track concept album is influenced by the literarily works of Howard Phillips Lovercraft, Herbert George Wells and Homer.

The album also features influences from metal bands located across the globe. This includes British Liverpoolbased metal band Carcass, American Florida-based metal band Death and Swedish Gothenburg-based metal band At the Gates.

Made up of vocalist Bryan Baker, bassist Ryan O’Shea, guitarist Shawn Culley, guitarist Terry Anderson and drummer Jason Brown, Tribune has been composing and performing music for the past nine years.

Tales, released on Oct. 29, 2013, is Tribune’s third full-length album written entirely by the band.

Tribune will be playing at the Blarney Stone Pub and Restaurant on 6320 50th Ave at 8 p.m. Advanced tickets can be purchased at 53rd Street Music at 4902 53rd St. or the Blarney Stone Pub and Restaurant for $10. Tickets will cost $15 at the door.

and worthwhile way to spend an evening. It runs to April 12. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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the remaining six. The two winners of those rounds will compete in the final contest.

The audience will vote for the winners.

Tickets are $30 each with proceeds going to help fund Red Deer’s Nuit Blanche, an open air arts and culture festival to be held Sept. 10.

Tickets are available at the Red Deer Downtown Business Association office, at 1-5000 51st Ave., and online at http://artbattle.ca.

Red Deer Art Battle is organized by Red Deer Downtown Business Association in partnership with Nuit Blanche.

Information for artists wishing to compete is available at http://artbattle. ca/register.

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Sunday, March 30 Saturday, March 29 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Lucy Lawless, 46; Brendan Gleeson, 59; Helena Mattsson, 30; Norah Jones, 35; Warren Beatty, 77 Scott Wilson, 72 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Be ready for THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Embrace today’s celestial energy that stimulates us to act a New Moon in brave Aries! This is a cycle daringly within all our pursuits. Passions rise that will allow us to go after our desires with a high and desires overflow. An ardent appetite heavy dose of confidence and optimism. Itís a stirs in us the aspiration to connect with our marvellous time to start anew and to take full heart’s desire. Love can blossom suddenly charge of our lives. We are seeking immediate results within a short time span. and fervently. Adventurous afThere is tremendous potential for fairs appeal to us much more self-renewal. than serious, tedious ones.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today Enjoy the exhilaration that is your birthday, prepare to go comes with this fiery force and through an amazing journey of live in the moment, but don’t self-discovery and to greet the new expect anything permanent. you. You got all the celestial playHAPPY BIRTHDAY: If toers helping you out in your most day is your birthday, the forthsignificant endeavours. Thereís coming year will be both a plenty of support for you which will year of a concluding cycle and help you advance on a variety of one which promises you a lovlevels. Take advantage of this woning and an affectionate time. derful window of opportunity to start You will get the sudden desire ASTRO something big. to commit yourself to someone ARIES (March 21-April 19): It DOYNA or to seek more receptivity and is great to be in your shoes, dear understanding from others. As Aries. This is your special time to much as you might crave more go boldly after you want in life. You solo time, be open to a new are given the chance to reinvent love. Keep your eyes open if you do not want yourself into a much stronger and fulfilled to miss on this amazing opportunity.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your popu- individual. Believe in your own abilities as the larity increases and you become of great in- universe is on your side.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Liberate terest to others. Your general outlook is more charming and welcoming. Others feel more yourself from unnecessary dilemmas in your eager and willing to be in your surroundings. life. If you have the fortitude to eliminate the Any new changes within your physique will recognizable impediments in your life, you will have the potential to grow spiritually as an radiate your magnetic side.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A behind- empowering person. Take the time to charge the-scenes blending appeals to you at this your batteries.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Engage yourtime. You may be tempted to take romance self further into group related activities. There to other surreal dimensions or you will simply seek more intimate moments with your sweet- is someone out there willing to help you get closer to your dreams. It is also possible that ie somewhere away from the public eye.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Within any one of your friends may turn out to be of massocial gatherings or activity, a team mem- sive support right now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Expand your ber may strike your curiosity. You may suddenly find yourself wanting to get to know horizons when it comes to your destiny. Donít more about that person. You may realize that be afraid to take a chance right now by optthere’s much more to that person than meets ing to follow your chosen vocation. You are endowed with the assistance that you need in the eye.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your fame order to advance.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You want to go and status within the external world will achieve new heights. You will indulge in the beyond your own potential at any cost. If you recognition you get at this time and you will are in the quest of a more meaning life and want to be well-known. Everyone seems to simply break out of your routine, now is your time to plant your seeds. Think outside the admire your go-getter attitude.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be en- box.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Go with vigour joying a trip somewhere overseas or may be talking about taking one in some exotic lands. after your innermost desires and utilize your A journey in the unknown can prove very endurance to build more income by merging rewarding and fun. You are willing to take a with another. This is your golden opportunity leap of faith when it comes to matters of the to develop your self-mastery potential and to dig deeper into your soul. heart.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you sought VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Someone in your close proximity may be asking for a loan to improve your current relationship or a maritoday and you may find yourself obliged in a tal situation, this is a period where you can way in help out this person. You find yourself work towards building stronger foundations in sound agreement with one another so re- for your union. You will both develop deeper awareness of what it truly takes to make you assurance won’t be an issue.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Equality and both happy.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your daily partnership give you a sense of acknowledgement and acceptance. Domestic power routine has been pretty hectic lately and you struggles can be nullified by equal share of may come to the realization that you need to tasks and a clear division of labour. Your part- take it down a notch. Remodel your schedule around your lifeís most basic needs and conner may prove more initiative than ever.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may sider changing some of your habits.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You be prone towards exaggerated feelings when it comes to your partner. Distractions may seem head-over-heels with a romance. Your prevail today, but sweetness can be spotted interest in this person or a creative project is at your local fitness centre, grocery store or skyrocketing. You will passionately go after your heartís desire and you will expect the even at your office.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Once same in return. Relationships pursued now you uncover your inner child you’ll be in the will be very adventurous.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): This is a mood for some loving gestures and adoration. Your calling resides at home but your fostering time for you where you can open up desires are sidetracked by socializing and your heart and tap into your feelings. You will be able to further understand the foundations passionate times.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are of your true origins. Use this marvellous occanot particularly fond of going out today as sion to start some domestic venture.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The methmuch as indulging yourself at home. You may be tempted to redecorate your living space or ods that you are trying to use in conveying a think of ways to improve certain aspects of message or a skill can be mastered now to its fullest potential. At this time you will fervently your home.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Chance desire to improve your communication abilimeetings are likely at this time. You may ties through some written or verbal tactics.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are bump into someone randomly that will captivate your curiosity. This can happen when highly attuned to the physical world and you you least expect it while running your usual will seek more refinement out of life. Pleasure errands around the neighbourhood. Keep and comfort come hand in hand for you. Stick to your initial budget and you will prosper out your antennas high.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A sudden of this celestial opportunity.

Astro Doyna is an internationally syndiurge will push you into perhaps spur-of-themoment shopping. You may be tempted to cated astrologer and columnist. Her column acquire an object or an item for the value it appears daily in the Advocate.

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Colin and Justin connected two upstairs zones to make one commodious, pitch-ceilinged master suite.

Suite quality over quantity Two bedrooms become one Yup, there are as many to enhance the indoor archi- tools, gadgets and gizmos (as tectural appearance of an ‘A’ well as LOADS of heavy maframed log cabin. Yup, losing chinery) as there are top quala room, muse Colin and Justin, ity design ‘reveals’ and careis nothing to lose fully assembled sleep over. shopping sequencWow! es.

We’re already So glance, if you two weeks into will at our imagery, Colin and Justin’s pre transformation.

Cabin Pressure and, And then turn watching the series you attention to our on Cottage Life TV manicured ‘after’ (Tuesday’s at 10pm) shot. we’re reminded of Yup, it’s like the stresses and decorating water strains endured into wine, lakeside as we lost summer miracle stylee.

COLIN & 2013 to the lake.

Amen! And how JUSTIN Sure, it’s been did we achieve the fun (we battle a transformation? path up Highway Let’s just say we 400 to our weekend spent a lot of time retreat almost every weekend) planning every detail. And a but it ain’t been easy. lot of time in dialogue with the Let’s just say that, since local township. taking ownership, we’ve torn You gotta keep everyone on our run down log cabin apart, side, right? room by flippin’ room.

Here’s the skinny: At the same time, we’ve been selling the, ahem, ‘quaint’ chattels inherited with our cute wee red roofed The airy bedroom was iniabode.

Aye, it’s fair to say Kijiji tially composed of two inter connecting smaller rooms, but and Ebay have been busy.

S o — i f w a l l - m o u n t e d our theory has always been g e e s e a n d b r a s s b e d p a n s this: fewer good rooms are float your boat, you probably way better than a labyrinth of tiny — oftentimes unusable — cleaned up.

As we like to say in cottage spaces.

And so it came to pass that, country: “One man’s discarded loon is another man’s avian with the planning department satisfied and a structural engibounty.”

And of course the cash neer consulted, we connected raised went directly into our two upstairs zones to make one commodious, pitch ceil(always realistic) reno budget.

Last week, in these very inged master suite. pages, we revealed our living room transformation.

Today, as a showcase for another reno (which you’ll see next week on Cabin Pressure) The popularity of Ikat, as a we’ve chosen to showcaseapattern, endures effortlessly bedroom ‘correction’. from season to season.

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We love the washy, motif And to think this series was and use it across many of our planned, originally, as a ‘light projects, on screen and off, design’ show. both sides of the Atlantic.

Time quickly dictated This particular tone on tone that our decorating oddessey grey Ikat is by Robert Allen would turn into a mahoosive and, while not the least expencontracting show with a sigsive fabric supplier out there, nificant real estate quotient we firmly believe their mateslung in for good measure. rial structures are excellent That probably goes a long and their pattern selection way to explaining why the setimeless. ries is proving such a hit with Visitwww.robertallendeour male audience.

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Flooring Whilst ‘correcting’ the space, we were fortunate to be able to save the existing floor.

After laborious sanding to remove the orange glaze, we treated it to three even coats of grey/brown stain and the cooler aesthetic, we hope, speaks for itself.

We used Behr product for this job: check out the website for details — www.behr.com

Case goods The nightstands — and beautiful associated case goods — came from Urban Barn (www.urbanbarn.com) and, coupled with creamy linens set against a grey, nickel buttoned headboard by N’Shape Design, they elicit an inviting scene to which folk can escape after languid days by the lake.

Mountains of accessories from Homesense and a pair of oatmeal toned Ikea chaise longues (with removable covers for easy washing) complete our cottage spell.

Drapery make-up service One of the areas where we never scrimp is curtain manufacture.

A good fabricator will make the very best of material choices and will be able to talk you through the ins and outs of drapery.

For this project, we elected to hang curtains, pinch pleated, on nickel rings and a nickel rod with decorative finials.

The team at Amazing Window Fashions (www.amazingwindowfashions.com) services Canada in its entirety, working, as it does, on individual room projects, hotels, offices and leisure resorts.

They suggested ‘double width’ fabric (this gives a fuller effect) and black out drapery, at the rear, to baffle the sunlight that bounces off the lake.

Complete, the curtains swish and glide with ease.

To mix it up a little, we selected a few extra yards of checked Robert Allen fabric which was made (again by AWF) into toss pillows to decorate the bed.

While the bedroom trans-

formation was successful and went (for the most part) without too many hitches, the same can’t be said for the rest of the cottage transformation.

Indeed as work progressed in other zones, drama truly escalated.

Little did we know what lay in store.

Jeesh. Exacerbated by a tiny design budget — and an even smaller team — something had to give.

Jeesh.

We hope you enjoy our ongoing series on Cottage Life, the exciting new network whose tag line is ‘The weekend starts here.’

But will broad Scottish smiles — and gritty determination — build a bright future (during the weekend or otherwise) for our little piece of lakeside real estate?

And will we, to use local parlance, ‘get ‘er done’ in time?

Hmm. Our show, we’ll admit, isa VERY bumpy ride, so pull cord and stand well back. For the Cabin Pressure lid is about to explode!

Colin and Justin are regular home and design experts on Cityline.

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Making a connection KITCHENS UNDERGO A RADICAL SHIFT IN DOMINANCE Gone are the days ances and Kohler’s 8 Dewhen the kitchen was gree undermount sinks hidden away beside the and Evolve single condining room, door closed trol faucet are thoroughexcept for serving and ly modern features. clearing.

However, Today, the the smooth kitchen takes dark wood pride of place cabinets that where living face the open and lounging, living space dining and are richly tracooking meld ditional. into one stylA built-in ish open plan wine rack and space. open cabinThis radietry that discal shift in plays pretty dominance stemware crehas brought ate a warm stunning deand inviting sign and style picture.

DEBBIE changes to And then, TRAVIS everything for fun, bright kitchen, from orange bar counters and seats deliver sinks to cabina dash of modetry and lightern colour Photos by DEBBIE TRAVIS/freelance ing. and style.

The kitchen never Window treatments Above: the rustic — Benjamin Moore’s weathered shades of gray and earthy browns blend with the rustic looked better! are not always part of appeal of Kohler’s apron sinks in this country-style kitchen.

There are products the kitchen decor, there Below: The Traditional —The combination of rich smooth wood and Kohler’s contemporary sinks and faucets and colourways for the are either no windows, brings a traditional kitchen up to date. kitchen that will en- or they are small and hance your chosen style, don’t require a coverup. whatever that is.

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This is a calm palette that fits seamlessly with a casual living area filled with plump, comfy couches, a big wrought iron coffee table and lighting to match the design of the kitchen pendants.

Debbie Travis’ House to Kohler and Benjamin But in this kitchen Home column is produced Moore have recently col- there are three windows laborated, pairing prod- at the far end that are in by Debbie Travis and Baructs and palettes to bring full view from the living bara Dingle. Please email your questions to housecomplementary colour- area. ways to the kitchen and The choice of modern 2home@debbietravis.com. bathroom. black translucent shades You can follow Debbie For the farmhouse complements the clean kitchen, their colourway lines and colour palette on Twitter at www.twitis labelled Northern of the kitchen and finish- ter.com/debbie_travis, and Roots, described as well- es off the style with quiet visit Debbie’s new website, www.debbietravis.com. worn, wind-beaten with flair. a uniquely wondrous beauty to it.

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An engineered I-joist floor structure sitting on engineered beams and posts.

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A SIPs floor sitting on a concrete pier foundation. This approach is perfect for making an insulated floor over an open space in our cold Canadian climate.

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Used most often in projects without basements, a 10’-thick panel spans a whopping 16’ Wooden I-joists are without support.

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23 Voisin Close 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

167 Garrison Circle 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

155 Garrison Circle 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

7 Michener Blvd.

12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

If not open call for appointment.

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Blackfalds Woodland Hills Sylvan Lake Springbrook Ryder’s Ridge, Sylvan Lake Panorama Estates, Blackfalds

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LAS VEGAS — In the first few minutes of a new X-Men: Days of Future Past clip, some X-Men attempt to battle ruthless metal monsters using their special abilities.

It’s the first appearance for some of the mutants — Blink, Sunspot, Warpath and Bishop. A few don’t make it out alive.

The clip was unveiled Thursday at CinemaCon in Las Vegas and introduced by Jim Gianopulos, chairman and CEO of 20th Century Fox, to theatre owners.

The seventh installment of the Marvel franchise, due May 23, brings back two-time X-Men director Bryan Singer, as the younger selves of X-Men Professor Charles Xavier (played by James McAvoy) and Magneto (Michael Fassbender) join forces with their older selves (Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen) to fight species across two time periods.

Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence), Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), Storm (Halle Berry) and many of the other X-Men also appear.

Among those featured in the X-Men: Days of Future Past clip, Ellen Page plays Shadowcat, Shawn Ashmore is Iceman, Bingbing Fan is newbie Blink (she can teleport herself), Adan Canto is Sunspot (he can store and convert solar energy), Booboo Stewart is Warpath (he has superhuman strength and his body can regenerate quickly) and Omar Sy is Bishop (he is able to release absorbed biokinetic energy).

With appearances by Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann and Shailene Woodley, Fox also previewed The Other Woman and The Fault of Our Stars.

In their new comedy, out in April, Diaz and Mann discover they are in a

relationship with the same man.

“At some point in your life everybody has been cheated on,” Diaz told The Associated Press before taking the stage with Mann to plug the film.

The shown clips didn’t sway far from the previously released trailer, which shows the ladies, also including Kate Upton, bonding over their betrayals and plotting revenge on their man.

There to introduce summer release The Fault of Our Stars, based on John Green’s bestselling tear-jerker about two young people (Woodley and her Divergent co-star Ansel Elgort) with cancer who fall in love, Woodley said the film “rewrote the way I look at every breath.”

The studio also touted the upcoming Rio 2, with a showgirl-accompanied performance of the film’s song Rio Rio by rapper B.o.B. and Ester Dean, as well as Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, to release in June.

In the Apes footage shown, the advancement of the apes, one of the climactic moments in Rise of the Planet of the Apes, is once again highlighted. One ape yells, “Apes together, strong!”

The material to gain the largest cheers from the audience was one of the studio’s 2015 teasers, the Colin Firth and Samuel L. Jackson-starring The Secret Service.

In it, Firth plays an agent who trains a young man to become part of his team. An early clip showed Firth as a suit-wearing, umbrella-toting, fierce fighting agent — a new, entertaining look for him.

The presentation was capped by New Girl stars Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr., who come down the Colosseum aisles at the Caesars Palace dressed as police officers shouting “Don’t worry, we’re fake cops” through megaphones to promote their buddy comedy where they play pretend police officers in Let’s Be Cops.

Bilton Welding and Manufacturing Ltd. designs, engineers and manufactures custom energy equipment. Since 1992, Bilton has worked with engineering firms and oil and natural gas producers around the globe to develop their own equipment standards for size, capacity and any number of technical specifications. We operate seven manufacturing facilities in Innisfail, Alberta and employ over 175 people. With your long-term interests in mind, we provide you with ample opportunities to achieve your career goals. We’ll provide you with hands-on training and an opportunity to work on some of the most interesting projects and applications in the energy sector.

We currently have career opportunities for a professional:

PROJECT MANAGER

The successful candidate will have the overall responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of a project. The Project Manager must have a combination of skills including an ability to ask penetrating questions and resolve conflicts, as well as more general management skills.

Responsibilities You will find success based on your ability to: • • • • • • • •

Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope Monitor progress of each project while in production Keep up-to-date with progress and plans on future stages Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders Keep client updated with the current status of projects Plan and schedule project timelines, update schedule Manage project changes and budget Effectively apply our methodology and enforce project standards

Job Requirements As the ideal candidate you will possess: • • • •

Completion of PMP certification, working toward completion or equivalent Minimum 3 years previous experience in related industry or role Microsoft Project experience is an asset Thorough knowledge of oil and gas industry

Career development, growth and unlimited possibilities – you’ll find it here!

Please forward your resume via fax to:

(403) 227-7796 or e-mail to: hr@bilton.ca

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Recently winning the 2013 Business of the Year award, Bilton Welding and Manufacturing Ltd. designs, engineers and manufactures custom energy equipment.

Since 1992, Bilton has worked with engineering firms and oil and natural gas producers around the globe to develop their own equipment standards for size, capacity and any number of technical specifications. We operate seven manufacturing facilities in Innisfail, Alberta and have recently expanded by adding an office in Calgary Alberta.

We employ over 180 people and provide ample opportunities to employees to achieve their career goals. We provide hands-on training and an opportunity to work on some of the most interesting projects and applications in the energy sector.

We currently have career opportunities for a professional;

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CIVIL PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR We are a growing construction company that requires an additional Civil Project Estimator/Manager for our construction office located in Blackfalds.

The successful candidate will have experience in earthworks, municipal infrastructure, highway or underground utilities construction. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, be proficient in Microsoft programs, written correspondence and plan reading. CET Accreditation is an asset.

Pidherney’s offers competitive wages and benefits.

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Please forward resumes to: hr@pidherneys.com Attention: Charles MacDonald, in confidence.

Recently winning the 2013 Business of the Year award, Bilton Welding and Manufacturing Ltd. designs, engineers and manufactures custom energy equipment.

Since 1992, Bilton has worked with engineering firms and oil and natural gas producers around the globe to develop their own equipment standards for size, capacity and any number of technical specifications. We operate seven manufacturing facilities in Innisfail, Alberta and have recently expanded by adding an office in Calgary Alberta.

We employ over 180 people and provide ample opportunities to employees to achieve their career goals. We provide hands-on training and an opportunity to work on some of the most interesting projects and applications in the energy sector.

We currently have career opportunities for a professional;

The Red Deer Advocate is looking for a

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The successful candidate will prepare cost estimates, review, validate, and submit estimates for product manufacturing, projects, or other services as required. This position is responsible for a wide range of project cost estimating and all associated functions within a group of skilled professionals.

Responsibilities: You will find success based on your ability to: • Interpret technical drawings to identify engineering specifications, evaluate and estimate materials, manpower, schedule and budget • Effectively analyze production benchmarks and historical costs • Obtain, review and maintain documentation of third party pricing • Interface and provide on-going technical support to customer • Support and comply with the policies, goals, efforts, and programs of Bilton Welding and Manufacturing Ltd. • Provide estimating support to various stakeholders at all stages of projects.

• Interface with various stakeholders to ensure accuracy of all estimates.

• Recognize key parameters such as equipment and material pricing guidelines, labour market updates, inflation, material take-off and other allowances, escalation philosophy, and site labour productivity factors.

Job Requirements; As the ideal candidate you will possess: • Thorough understanding of business processes, stakeholders involvements and their role, information flow and project scope and also ensure that developed estimates covers the entire scope of the projects.

• Thorough knowledge of estimating techniques and strategies • Thorough knowledge of oil and gas industry • Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, analyze and understand production drawings, associated documentation, contracts, cost coding systems, work breakdown structures, etc.

• Excellent computer skills in Estimating Software and Microsoft Office • Minimum of 3-5 years industrial estimating experience required Career development, growth and unlimited possibilities – you’ll find it here!

Please forward your resume via fax to: (403) 227-7796 or e-mail to hr@bilton.ca Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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PURCHASING ANALYST The successful candidate will be responsible for product procurement, vendor communication, and identifying cost saving opportunities, while working with various departments to ensure high levels of customer service internally and externally.

Responsibilities; You will find success based on your ability to; • Ensure all purchase orders are accurate per required BOM items including material grade requirements and special specifications • Negotiate prices, credit terms, discounts and delivery arrangements with suppliers.

• Expedite problems with suppliers and vendors regarding costs, quality, quantity or delivery of goods.

• Effective use of historical data to ensure competitive pricing.

• Perform on-going review of product, service, equipment, and expense usage to identify new opportunities for cost savings.

• Keep informed of new sources of supply for materials and services Job Requirements; As the ideal candidate you will possess: • Experience in negotiating and contract formation of major supply chain agreements • Minimum of 3-5 years purchasing experience required • PMAC Certification, or work toward, is an asset but not required • Strong oral, written communication skills required, must be able to present material.

• Strong attention to detail, follow work rules, and adhere to work schedules required • Work with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism • Previous experience with M2M is an asset Career development, growth and unlimited possibilities – you’ll find it here!

Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Please forward your resume via fax to: (403) 227-7796 or e-mail to hr@bilton.ca

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The Red Deer Advocate is accepting applications for a Special Sections Coordinator to join our Advertising department. The successful candidate will be expected to work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week.

Working in a high volume environment, the successful candidate will be responsible for preparing copy and images for features, supply sales team with marketing materials for sections, working with freelance writers and providing customer service to our trade printing clients.

They must possess a strong work ethic, a keen eye for detail, be highly organized, able to multi task and work independently with minimal supervision.

Mac-based Adobe Indesign and Adobe Creative suite, experience would be an asset.

This is a union position with usual company benefits.

Forward resumes stating “Special Sections Coordinator” by Sunday, April 13/14 to: rwsmalley@reddeeradvocate.com Drop off or mail to: Richard Smalley Advertising Director Red Deer Advocate 2950 Bremner Avenue Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only selected candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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We are seeking a person that demonstrates leadership and vision to fill our role of Executive Director.

Shalom Counselling Centre is a Christian faith based organization that provides professional counselling to address emotional and relational concerns. We also provide Family Life and Wellness Education Programs to our community.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, you are responsible for leading the Shalom team in providing quality counselling services and education programs to all clients while upholding the values and philosophy of the organization.

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The successful candidate will have: • Telephone etiquette & experience • Excellent and accurate data entry skills • Effective written and oral communications • Work well both independently and as part of a team • Must be able to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment • A minimum 2 years office experience Pidherney’s offers competitive wages and benefits.

Please forward resumes to: hr@pidherneys.com or fax to 403-845-5370

If you are interested or would like more information on this exciting role, check out our website at www.shalomcounselling.com. Please send your resume to ed@shalomcounselling.com or mail to 5515 - 27th Avenue, Red Deer Alberta T4P 0E5.

PARTS COUNTER PERSON

Our Vision Helping our neighbours find peace in life and relationships

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We require an experienced Parts Advisor for our gasoline alley location.

Preference will be given to individuals with Toyota and/or Reynolds experience.

Competitive pay and benefits.

SERVICE ADVISOR

Red Deer Toyota is growing and we are looking to expand our team of experienced Service Advisors. If you have experience as an Advisor or in the automotive industry and you are looking for a change, come in and see us!

Industry leading pay, individual and team bonuses combined with chances for advancement are provided if you can be part of the team. Training is encouraged and provided, and personal success is rewarded.

This is the opportunity you have been waiting for. Great pay, a great work environment!

HUMAN RESOURCE COORDINATOR Permanent Part Time The Safe Harbour Society requires a Human Resource Coordinator to support the agency through a period of organizational growth and evolution, further promoting an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes passionate leadership paired with quality, productivity and standards; a forward thinking, streamlined and efficiently run organization; and the recruitment, development and retention of a superior and diverse workforce.

LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS

For more information on the position, visit our website: http://www.safeharboursociety.org/wp-content/ uploads/HR-Job-Posting-.pdf If you feel that you have what it takes to succeed in this important position on our TEAM then we want to hear from you!

Send your resume to: Tricia Haggarty-Roberts Assistant Executive Director tricia@safeharboursociety.org Fax (403) 347-7275

doug@reddeertoyota.ca Fax: 403-346-4975

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We have too much work and too few licensed technicians to do it! This is a great opportunity if you are looking for a long term position in an established dealership. We are the largest import dealership in Central Alberta and our service business continues to grow. We believe in training, providing a stable income and doing quality work. If this appeals to you, contact us.

Please send your resume in confidence to:

INSTRUCTOR APPAREL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM CALGARY The School of Agri-Business, Land and Fashion has an opportunity available for a permanent full-time Instructor in the Apparel Technology Program, located in Calgary. The Apparel Technology Program is made up of two majors: Fashion Apparel and Costume Cutting and Construction. The anticipated start date is July 2014.

SCHEDULING ADMINISTRATOR Salary Range: $44,527.61 to $51,916.00

Student Services / Office of the Registrar has an opportunity for a regular full-time Scheduling Administrator. The Scheduling Administrator is responsible for producing the Academic Schedule for Olds College.

STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER Salary Range: $52,688.36 to $64,989.05

Olds College has a regular full-time opportunity for a Student Services Officer. The overriding principle governing the work of this position will be to provide exceptional customer service by delivering the proper/correct information and resolving student concerns at the first point of contact. The incumbent will be required to work the occasional evening and will be expected to assist with specific College events.

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LOS ANGELES — In 1954, the Humane Society of the United States was founded with borrowed money by a small group of people who wanted to protect animals, end slaughterhouse abuse and stop overbreeding.

Turning 60 this year, the HSUS has millions of supporters, about 630 employees and a budget of $170 million. It also has a long list of successes that has improved life for millions of animals.

Examples include federal laws the organization lobbied for like the 1958 Humane Slaughter Act, 1970 Animal Welfare Act, 1973 Endangered Species Act, 1992 Dolphin Conservation Act, 2001 Chimp Act, 2007 Animal Fighting Prohibition Act and 2010 Truth in Fur Labeling Act. Other milestones included founding the Humane Society International in 1991 and rescuing 10,000 pets after Hurricane Katrina.

The society is holding three parties to mark its six decades. The first in Beverly Hills tonight recognizes the agency’s Hollywood and celebrity activists who support animal causes with picket line and pocket book. Galas will also be held in New York City and the society’s hometown of Washington, D.C. Proceeds from the $350-a-plate gourmet vegan dinner at the Beverly Hilton go to the group’s companion animal and farm animal protection campaigns.

Actor James Cromwell will receive a lifetime achievement award. “He’s been a friend to the HSUS and to animals for decades. He is somebody who has used his fame and platform for farm animal protection, animals used and abused in labs, horses who are used for horse racing, you name it, if an animal is in trouble, he is there,” said Michelle Cho of the HSUS. Cromwell changed his thinking about animals on a 1975 coast-to-coast motorcycle trip. “I went through feed lots in Texas for what seemed like an entire day, with animals on either side of the road as far as you could see, waiting to be slaughtered. The stench, the sound and the horror of it. I said, ’I can’t do this anymore.’ I began the journey of becoming a vegetarian, learning that I can live without cheese, I can live without corned beef hash. This was a personal odyssey,” Cromwell said.

He overdid the dietary change at first, and his health suffered, but he kept working at it, learned more about how animals are turned into meat, and eventually became a vegan, he said.

“The Humane Society of the United States has become more politicized and more courageous in the last 10 years,” Cromwell said. “I support them and am honoured to be receiving this.”

During Saturday’s gala, California Gov. Jerry Brown will get the Humane Governor Award for bills he’s approved, including one that ended the use of lead shot. Lead bullets left behind were being consumed by wildlife, putting more than 200 species in jeopardy, said HSUS spokesman Alan Heymann.

Gabriela Cowperthwaite will receive the HSUS Impact Award for “Blackfish,” the documentary about orcas at SeaWorld. The theme park company disputes the film’s claim that keeping orcas in captivity is harmful to the animals or their trainers, but Cho said the film represents “the first time anyone has shed a global spotlight on captive orcas.”

Actor Paul Wesley of “The Vampire Diaries” will receive the Humane Generation Award.

Some of the battles the HSUS is waging today began six decades ago, Heymann said. Staging animal fights is now illegal in every state but breaking the law isn’t always a felony and prosecutions are often a low priority.

Wayne Pacelle has been president and CEO of HSUS for 10 years and Heymann said that under his tenure, “more laws have been passed in more states more quickly in the last 10 years than any other decade in the society’s history.”

Some critics say the HSUS spends too much money on lobbyists and staff. Heymann says federal law determines how much the HSUS spends on lobbying, and that its “finances are an open book.”

Future goals for the HSUS include: ● Keeping U.S. horse slaughterhouses closed while fighting the shipping of American horses overseas. ● Promoting spay and neuter programs with a goal of eliminating euthanasia of healthy, adoptable pets. ● Fighting for the Humane Cosmetics Act to ban cosmetics testing of animals. ● Fighting bear-hunting in Maine, wolf-hunting in Michigan and seal hunts in Canada.

“If any animal is in trouble, the HSUS is there,” Cho said.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Pidherney’s

Please forward a resume quoting the appropriate competition number by the closing dates indicated on our website.

For information on this or other employment opportunities, please visit our website at http://www.oldscollege.ca/staff/human-resources/employment-opportunities/index

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Inuit take on Ellen’s Oscar selfie after money goes to anti-sealing group

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IQALUIT, Nunavut — It’s selfie versus sealfie.

Canadian Inuit are taking on a famous photo by Ellen DeGeneres at the Oscars after the celebrity gave some of the money raised from the star-studded picture to a group that fights seal hunting.

“Once in a while, a new pretty blond celebrity comes along and drowns our voice out,” Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, an Inuk from Iqaluit who’s organizing the protest, said Thursday. “I was surprised to see this time it’s Ellen.”

During the Oscar broadcast on March 2, host, comedian and daytime TV star DeGeneres went into the audience and snapped a selfie that included luminaries such as Bradley Cooper, Meryl Streep and Kevin Spacey. Smartphone manufacturer Samsung, which made the phone DeGeneres used, promised to donate a dollar to charity for every time the photo was retweeted.

The selfie almost immediately crashed Twitter and became the most widely retweeted photo ever.

DeGeneres donated $1.5 million of the money raised to the Humane Society of the United States, one of the loudest voices against the seal hunt. In statements on her website, DeGeneres, a vegan, calls the hunt “one of the most atrocious and inhumane acts against animals allowed by any government.”

In response, Arnaquq-Baril has encouraged Inuit from across Nunavut to use social media to post “sealfies” — pictures of themselves wearing sealskin clothes, standing beside freshly killed seals or looking forward to enjoying a tasty seal meal. Over the last couple of days, more than 100 have done so.

“We’re under attack from all directions,” said Arnaquq-Baril.

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TESSIER Elsie Elsie Tessier (nee Lange) passed away at the Michener Hill Extendicare at the age of 83 years on March 23, 2014.

Elsie was born in Poland May 10, 1930 and immigrated to Canada in 1951. Here she met her husband Archie Tessier and married in 1952.

They had one daughter Marlene in 1954. Elsie was an avid cook, baker and gardener with a passion for sports; winning numerous trophies in badminton and bowling that lined her shelves. Her flowers and garden were the talk of the neighbourhood. After Archie passed away in 1992, Elsie volunteered at the Downtown House and sang with the Happy Gang Singers for many years. Elsie is survived by her daughter Marlene (Alan) Fengstad; 2 sisters, Lili Thimian (Harry) and Alma Kohl; brother Harry Lange (Debbie); sister in-law Joan Lange; and numerous nieces and nephews. Many thanks to Elsie’s dear friend Lorna Heemerycky for her kind care and dedication over the last few years. The family would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses at the Red Deer Hospital for their kind care and also the staff at Extendicare Michener Hill for the tender and compassionate care they provided. A private family service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.reddeerfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to RED DEER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer.

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In Memoriam HOWELL, Virginia 1919 - 2011 Memories don’t fade They just grow deep For the one we loved But could not keep.

We hold our tears when we speak your name.

But the ache in our hearts remains the same.

No one know the sorrow we share When the family meets and you are not there.

We laugh, we smile, we play the part.

Behind it all lies broken hearts.

Unseen, unheard, you are always near.

So loved, so missed, so very dear.

Love from you family

BAYLEY Adam William It is with great sorrow and heartache that we announce his sudden passing on Funeral Directors Saturday, March 22, 2014 at & Services the age of 33. Adam was born at the University Hospital in Edmonton, AB on April 23, 1980, but lived most of his life in Red Deer. Although his life was short, it was well lived and full. His smile was infectious and his eyes always twinkling. He leaves behind his mother, Linda Bayley, and his sister Jennifer Bayley; his aunts, Patricia Winters and Diana Anderson, and his uncle, Craig De Graff; his cousin, Janet Jensen, her husband Kelly and children Katelyn and Tanner, all of Red Deer, AB; as well as his extended family and many life-long friends.

He is predeceased by both sets of grandparents and his father. A Celebration of his life will take place on April 23, 2014, at the Balmoral Community Hall from 2:00 Engagements pm to 5:00 pm. Details of the event may be found and condolences sent via the Parkland Funeral Home’s website at www.parklandfuneralhome.com

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ZEN KARATE & KICK BOXING

Cheney Karate Studios, Red Deer’s most trusted name in Martial Arts is now accepting registration for all adult & children’s programs starting April.

Enrollment is limited.

(403)347-9020 www.cheneykarate.com

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Coming Events

SPRING Into Spring Market

and Craft Fair April 5th from 10:30 AM till 5:00 PM Rimbey Community Centre Over 40 Vendors and Crafters Concession on site.

SYLVAN LAKE SLOPITCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING at the community centre, April 7th at 7 p.m.

Can register at meeting.

16 teams total.

THE MONKEY’S UNCLE A used kids clothing and toy sale. Lots of vendors selling used good cond. childrens items. Child and parent related businesses too. Sat. Apr. 5, 10 am-2 pm. Innisfail Legion. Door prizes. themonkeysuncle @shaw.ca. www.facebook.com/ themonkeysuncle.

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FOUND black wallet on Avery St. 403-986-9122 You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

BEESTON 1939-1994 In loving memory of my beloved husband Ernie who left us so suddenly Mar. 29, 1994.

Forever in our hearts and memories. Loving you.

Forever loved Wife Doreen and family.

Jenna Cecilia Cartwright 1989 - March 30, 2011 In loving memory of our dear granddaughter Jenna.

We were blessed to be your Nana and Grandpa Pohl.

JENNA CARTWRIGHT July 3, 1989 - March 30, 2011 If love could have saved you our beautiful Jenna, you would still be here with us.

Love auntie Charlene and your BBF and kusin Brittany

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ATTRACTIVE, slim senior lady, 60’s, wish to meet a healthy, good sense of humour gentleman for a long term friendship. Reply to: Box 1083, c/o Red Deer Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-347-8650 COCAINE ANONYMOUS 403-396-8298

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CROSS CITY JANITORIAL CO SEEKING A F/T COM/ WINDOW CLEANING SUP for RD and area.

Req: fluent in written and oral english, 2- 3 years exp in a supervisory roll, clean driving record, criminal record check, job physically demanding.

Benefits after 3 mos. $19/hr Fax resume 403-342-1897 Mail to #4, 4608-62 St. Red Deer, AB. T4N 6T3

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Well Testing Personnel Experienced Supervisors & Operators Must have valid applicable tickets Email: lstouffer@ testalta.com

OIL & GAS OPERATOR

Bearspaw currently has a position in our Stettler field operations for an intermediate is seeking a oil and gas operator. Applicants Legal Assistant must have experience as a with experience in Real heavy duty mechanic or Estate Conveyancing, to journeyman instrument work in a diverse legal mechanic and possess environment. The ideal strong mechanical skills, candidate possesses an be quick learners, motivated excellent work ethic, and hard working and live proven communication or be willing to relocate and interpersonal skills, within a 20 minute commute and the ability to work to workplace location. This independently. Salary is position offers a challenging dependent on the skill level work environment, attractive and experience. We offer benefits with competitive We offer an endlessly competitive salary and entertaining 6 hours a day pay and significant room benefits. Submit position dealing with people for promotion. resumes to: info@ and files in a healthy and Please submit resumes chapmanriebeek.com fun atmosphere. You will be supporting both maintenance Attention: Gaylene Bobb or Attn: Human Resources fax: 403-340-1280. and leasing teams. email:kwolokoff@ Please email your resume bearspawpet.com to: info@hpman.ca.

Fax 403-252-9719 Only those selected for an Mail: Suite 5309 333 96 interview will be contacted. Medical Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3

If you are a positive, highly organized, self motivated and confident person with great people skills and are looking for a part time position you need to talk to us.

This is a great opportunity to learn about an interesting industry that is relevant to many peoples lives. †Property Management is a fast paced industry where†priorities†and goals are ever changing. †

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ANDERSEN - MARCINKOSKI Tami & Garry Murdoch, and the late Barry Andersen would like to announce the engagement of their son Joshua Andersen to Miranda Marcinkoski daughter of Allan & Bertha Marcinkoski of Stony Plain, AB. Wedding to take place September 6, 2014

CLASSIFICATIONS

Computer and people skills a must.

Part time personnel required. Must have accounting experience and be proficient in Quick Books and Microsoft Office. Background in Ag Industry is preferable.

Contact David at Kaun’s Seed Farm 403-350-2555 REGISTRY AGENT - CSR Work for a company that gives you respect, recogLost nizes your achievements and supports your efforts BIG REWARD OFFERED. to succeed. We require LOST MOTHERS RING. customer-minded people 2 White Zirconias on either that are motivated, reliable side of blue sapphire. and quick learners. Deliver Yellow gold. resumes to: One Stop Very sentimental, Licence Shop #7-5105 76A it’s almost like my mother Street Close or e-mail to: passing again. cherdav@telus.net 778-628-7778 or 403-346-6336

In Memoriam

Phone (403) 347-3319.

SNIDER Gloria Jeanette Margaret It is with heavy hearts that on Wednesday, March 26th, 2014 we said goodbye to an exceptional lady; after a brief but valiant fight with cancer.

She was someone that has touched many hearts and was the backbone of our family. Gloria was born on August 31, 1944 in Huntsville, Ont. where she grew up around her 6 brothers and sisters. She later went on to marry her soul mate, Irven.

The two of them had many adventures together and spent their days hunting, fishing, gardening and time with family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband, Irven C. Snider, her children, Diane Handford (Neil); Kathy Whitfield (Terry); Irven P. Snider; and David Snider (Simone); along with 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sisters, brothers and cousins. She is preceded in death by parents, Archibald and Galdys Semple. An open house will be held in the near future.

“She was a treasure that we all got to enjoy and now it has been lost, but with all treasures they rise again in our memories for us to enjoy, pause and smile again”

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Clinic Manager Required for Rocky Medical Clinic Rocky Mtn. House, AB See website for full posting www.rockymedical.com <http://www. rockymedical.com> Email resumes to rockymed@telusplanet.net RN/LPN - PT position - Pls Submit resume to: Family Medical Associates, Lacombe Fax: 403-7825879 or e-mail to: fmala@ shawbiz.ca. Attn: Eileen.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Resumes must be in no later than April 7th.

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Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking exp’d FLOORHANDS & DERRICK HANDS Locally based, home every night! Qualified applicants

must have all necessary valid tickets for the position being applied for.

Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary and benefits package along with a steady work schedule.

Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 258-3197 or Mail to: Suite 5309, 333-96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

PERIOPARTNERS Dr. Patrick Pierce/ Dr. Janel Yu Require

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BOILER OPERATOR Professionals needed to finish off season with at least 3 yrs. of in Central Alberta. Must practice and ClearDent Innisfail Insurance have all applicable tickets. experience who is Services Ltd. Fax resume to extremely well organized, is accepting applications for 403-886-2223 energetic & self motivated.

LICENSED BROKER, email: thera.c@telus.net 4 days/wk. No evenings or Level 2 status. Must have weekends. Send resume Hiring full time Operation 3 yrs. exp. Commercial ASAP to Coordinator/Field exp. an asset. F/T position. reddeer@periopartners.com Supervisor for local oilfield The successful candidate or bring by in person, testing company must be a self-motivated we would love to meet you.

Must be local (Red Deer area) professional, possessing 4619 48 Ave, Red Deer.

Must have testing excellent communication experience and interpersonal skills.

Competitive salary Applicants must enjoy Health benefi ts offered Farm Work working in a very busy Send resume to team oriented ken@darkstarproduction. environment. Salary to VFA Pork, a farrow to fincom commensurate with ish operation, is looking for experience. Please LOCAL SERVICE CO. a full-time hog farm workforward resumes to: in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. ers supervisor. Preferably Carol Peterson VACUUM TRUCK college ed. in swine Box 6039 OPERATOR production. 20 Min. west of Innisfail, AB T4G 1S7 Must have Class 3 licence Lacombe. $15-18/hour, Fax: 403- 227-3910 w/air & all oilfield tickets. dep. on experience. Email Email: cpeterson@ Fax resume w/drivers or fax resumes: vfapork@ innisfailinsurance.com abstract to 403-886-4475 gmail.com/403-782-4854.

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Let Your News Ring Ou t A Classified Wedding Announcement Does it Best!

309-3300 CARTWRIGHT, Jenna Cecilia 1989 - March 30, 2011 I remember a dear, gentle Momma Your smile and your loving ways.

To me you were like sunshine rays!

My life is enriched because you spent it with me, Momma, and precious memories keep you near.

I pray for you every day Momma.

Forever in my heart Momma, Your little daughter Jayda

Canyon Technical Services is a leader in the oilfield service industry, providing customized fracturing and pressure pumping solutions to oil and gas producers across the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. At Canyon, our employees are ‘Champions’, dedicated to fulfilling our Vision of “improving the industry one job at a time” - our ‘Champions’ have made Canyon one of the most sought-after providers in our industry. If you are looking for a career within a leading organization that promotes Integrity, Relationships, Innovation and Success, then Canyon is looking for you!

Now hiring Canyon Champions for the following positions: f

Class 1 Drivers/Operators – Fracturing, Coiled Tubing,

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Shop Foreman, Operations Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technicians Journeyman Parts Technician

Nitrogen, Cement and Acid

Applicant Requirements: f Self-motivated f Safety-focused f Team orientated f Clean drivers abstract f Oil and Gas experience an asset f Journeyman Technician Certification

Why Canyon? f Paid technical and leadership training f Career advancement opportunities f RRSP matching program f Dynamic and rapidly growing company f Premium compensation package f New Equipment

To apply for the above positions, in confidence, please email or fax your resume and a copy of a current drivers abstract. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted.

How to apply: online: canyontech.ca/careers fax: 888 249 3895

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Purchaser

NexSource Power Inc. Sylvan Lake, AB, CANADA

ACCOUNTANT Hart Oilfield Rentals Ltd. currently has an opening in our Rocky Mountain House office for a full-time accountant.

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.

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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

EYEWEAR LIQUIDATORS

requires OPTICAL ASSISTANT Training provided.

Apply in person with resume to: 4924 59 St. Red Deer, AB. Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

We are currently looking for an experienced person to coordinate material purchases for a busy oilfield Electrical Instrumentation Company. Must have experience with electrical and instrumentation parts and fittings. Must have strong computer skills and good knowledge of MS Excel.

General Duties/ Responsibilities: * Sourcing and purchasing materials * Creating purchase orders. * Sending purchase orders to vendors. * Maintaining adequate document controls. * Shipping and Receiving * Inventory control Please submit your resume and salary expectations to jobs@ nexsourcepower.com or FAX 403-887-4945

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CALKINS CONSULTING o/a Tim Hortons 15 vacancies at each location for FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANTS for 3 locations $10.88/hr. + benefits. F/T & P/T positions. Permanent shift work, weekends, days, nights, evenings. Start date as soon as possible.

No experience or education req’d. Job description avail. at www.timhortons.com Apply in person to 6620 Orr Drive. Red Deer, 6017 Parkwood Road, Blackfalds, or 4924-46 St. Lacombe. Fax: 403-782-9685 or Call 403-848-2356 THE RANCH HOUSE RESTAURANT requires a F/T & P/T LINE COOK. Call David 403-358-4100 for interview/appointment or fax resume 403-358-4116

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Cameron Bay Holdings Inc. o/a McDonald’s requires a RESTAURANT MANAGER for our Gasoline Alley Stores, located at 37479 Hwy 2, and 37428 Hwy 2, Red Deer.

Yearly salary is between $38,000.00 - $43,000.00.

Must have 3 to 5 yrs exp. and be able to supervise 30 to 70 employees. Flexible hours needed as both restaurants are 24 hours.

McDonald’s experience is preferred but we will consider all applicants.

Benefits and bonus program offered. Fax resume to 403-783-4251 or email to cbay22@telus.net

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SOAP Stories is seeking 5 retail sales reps. Selling soap & bath products. $12.10 hr + bonus & commission. Ft No exp. req`d.

Parkland Mall 4747 67 St. Red Deer. email resume to premierjobrd@gmail.com Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

Trades

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REQ’S P/T / F/T COOK Apply at 3811 40th Ave. JOSE JOSE LATIN RESTAURANT IS HIRING!!

COOKS HELPER Please drop off your resume at #9 7110-50 Ave or call 403-986-5673 RAMADA INN & SUITES req’s. ROOM ATTENDANTS Exp. pref’d, but not necessary.

F/T wk days & weekends.

Approx. 35 hrs/wk. Bonus program. Rate: $13.50/hr.

Applicants may apply in person at 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer T4P 3T5 or fax 403-342-4433 or email: info@ramadareddeer.com

APPLE AUTO GLASS EXP’D auto glass installer req’d immed. Wage dependent on exp. Good communication/phone skills.

8-5 Mon. - Fri. Drop resume at 4801-78 St. No phone calls.

APPRENTICE PARTS TECHNICIAN F/T entry level position with a Heavy Duty Truck Dealership. Must be energetic & goal orientated.

Competitive wages. Full benefits. Email resume to: brian.triffo@nortrux.com LOOKING for Framers/ carpenters 403-357-9816

THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for experienced SERVERS and DISHWASHERS. Must have Ref’s & Pro-Serve.

Apply within: 2079-50 Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri. Fax 403-347-1161 Phone calls WILL NOT be accepted.

Sales & Distributors

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GRATIAE is seeking 5 Retails Sales representatives selling skin & body care products in Parkland Mall - 4747 67th St. Red Deer, $12.10/Hr plus bonus & commission, F/T. No Exp. Req’d.

Email resumes: gratiaereddeersr@ gmail.com

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Trades

SLOPED ROOFERS LABOURERS & FLAT ROOFERS Valid Driver’s Licence preferred. Fax or email info@goodmenroofing.ca or (403)341-6722 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

Looking for apprentice or journeyman mechanic.

Pipe bending skills would be a great asset. Wages depend on exp. Going concern shop. Fax resume to:403-346-9909 or drop off at 2410 50 Ave. Phone 403-346-7911

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

AUTOMOTIVE/ HEAVY-DUTY MECHANIC CHINOOK’S EDGE SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 73 invites applications for a full-time Heavy-Duty or Automotive Apprentice and/or a Journeyman Automotive or Heavy-Duty Mechanic. The successful candidate will be required to work with licensed technicians, maintaining and inspecting the Division’s fleet of buses located at the Community Learning Campus in Olds.

Applicants must have mechanical knowledge, ability to work on their own and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, as well as strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Cover letter and resume, complete with the names and telephone numbers of three current work related references and a driver’s abstract are accepted by email only and should be forwarded to: Shawn Russell, Associate Superintendent - People Services Chinook-s Edge School Division No. 73 Email: careers @chinooksedge.ab.ca

CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

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Recently winning the 2013 Business of the Year award, Bilton Welding and Manufacturing Ltd. designs, engineers and manufactures custom energy equipment. Since 1992, Bilton has worked with engineering firms and oil and natural gas producers around the globe to develop their own equipment standards for size, capacity and any number of technical specifications. We operate seven manufacturing facilities in Innisfail, Alberta and have recently expanded our facilities into Calgary Alberta.

We employ over 175 people and provide ample opportunities to employees to achieve their career goals. We provide handson training and an opportunity to work on some of the most interesting projects and applications in the energy sector.

APPRENTICE PIPEFITTERS for full-time permanent shop positions at our Innisfail locations We offer competitive starting Wages and benefits packages including Health, RRSP and Tool Allowance programs.

WEATHERFORD

403-227-7796 email to: hr@bilton.ca

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Please fax resume to:

For information on Chinook’s Edge School Division No. 73, please check our website (www.chinooksedge.ab.ca) Applications will be accepted until 12:00 noon, Tuesday, April 1, 2014.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and a Child Intervention (Welfare) Check. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

Resumes of applicants not granted an interview will not be kept on file.

One of the largest oilfield services companies, Weatherford operates in more than 100 countries and employs more than 50,000 people worldwide. With a product and service portfolio that spans the life cycle of a well— drilling, evaluation, completion, production and intervention— and a robust research and development effort, we are well positioned to meet the ever-evolving needs of the oil and gas industry. Turn to Weatherford for attentive service and Tactical Technology™ designed to maximize the value of your oil and gas assets. The change will do you good.

CENTRAL CITY ASPHALT LTD. • • • • • • •

Pump Technician (Rocky Mountain House, AB - Job# 346772) This position will be responsible for learning all components of the business which includes the repair and refurbishing/ delivery of reciprocating pumps, as well as learning "inside sales" and "warehouse" duties. This person will become familiar with the subsequent procedures and operations and will initially work under the supervision of an experienced employee.

Prior Oilfield experience is preferred however this is also an excellent entry level position for a mechanically inclined candidate as on the job training will be provided. Duties will correspond with candidate’s level of experience.

Fax Resume to 780-623-7451 or Email: sales@cpandh.ca

• Repair and maintenance of reciprocating rod pumps •Sucker rod handling and identifying different grades and sizes as per customer requirements •Warehouse related duties and deliveries •Compliance with all Weatherford safety regulations and company policies •Orientation and learning how to safely operate various equipment associated with position •Ability to work independently with no or minimal supervision and ability to deal with customers •Responsible for shop cleanliness •Ability to work overtime and on-call as required •Oilfield experience is preferred •Rod Pump experience an asset •Demonstrated mechanical aptitude •Valid class 5 operators license with clean drivers abstract •Successful completion of a pre-employment Medical, Drug & Alcohol test •Capability of working overtime and on-call as workload requires •Ability to work independently •Quality first attitude •Demonstrated and effective problem solver •Ability to follow set work instructions both from binder and computer •Safety minded individual, willingness and commitment to receiving both required and ongoing mandatory safety training as a condition of employment •Driving distance of the facility •High School diploma or GED; equivalent work experience will also be considered

FOREMAN & PIPELAYER W&S OPERATORS

hr@pidherneys.com Attn: Wayne Marshall Blackfalds Office: 403-885-9109

© 2013 Weatherford. All rights reserved.

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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:

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ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of the morning ADVOCATE in Red Deer

MORRISROE AREA

B Pressure Welders

Interest in Vessel work Mig and Metal Core experience is a great asset We are looking for friendly, motivated, energetic, goal orientated team players to join our fast paced growing team!.

Please forward your resume by fax: 403-347-7867

Truckers/ Drivers

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BUSY Central Alberta Grain Trucking Company looking for Class 1 Drivers and/or Lease Operators.

We offer lots of home time, benefits and a bonus program. Grain and super B exp. an asset but not necessary. If you have a clean commercial drivers abstract and would like to start making good money. fax or email resume and comm.abstract to 403-337-3758 or dtl@telus.net 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 EXP’D Class 1 Oilfield Hauling Driver req’d for the Edson area. Must have all oilfield tickets. phone 403-742-6163 or fax to 403-742-0303 or email dougtank@telus.net

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

Business Opportunities

Call Prodie: 403-314-4301 for more info

AFTERNOON newspaper carriers needed in the following areas: BOWER MOUNTVIEW WEST PARK WESTLAKE For more information phone Loren at 403-314-4316 Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

CARETAKER wanted for private campground.

May.-Oct. Must have RCMP & child intervention check.

Monthly honorarium paid.

Please email cynfougere@hotmail.com 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

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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

GAETZ SOUTH

Various Full & Part Time Positions in the Meat Department, Grocery & Cash.

Please see Customer Service for application.

HIGH Paying Entry Level Positions

We are a growing water purification company proudly serving families across central AB. AverMisc. age starting base pay of approx. $18/hr. with room Help for rapid advancement. In house training is provided ACADEMIC Express to qualified applicants.

ADULT EDUCATION Applicants should be AND TRAINING motivated, reliable, professional, and possess a thirst for knowledge. Call SPRING START to schedule an interview • Community Support between 10 am and 7 pm.

403-356-0330 Worker Program

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DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH

Formation Evaluation | Well Construction | Completion | Production

Sales & Distributors

WELDERS WANTED For Oilfield Manufacturing Facility

STAIR MANUFACTURER Req’s F/T workers to build stairs in Red Deer shop. • Women in the Trades MUST HAVE basic carProgram pentry skills. Salary based on skill level. Benefits • Math and Science for avail. Apply in person at the Trades Program 100, 7491 Edgar Industrial Bend. email: • GED Preparation earl707@telus.net. and/or fax 403-347-7913 Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds 403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

Truckers/ Drivers

Pidherney’s

Weatherford offers a competitive compensation and benefits upon hire; including 3 weeks vacation to start, RRSP matching, a health spending account and opportunities for on-going training and career development. All employees are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing. Apply online at www.weatherford.com/careers EOE/M/F/D/V

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

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Help

(Reliable vehicle needed.)

TRUCKERS

Experienced Hoe Operator Class 3 Tandem Operator Flag People General Labourers Screedman Rakerman Finish Roller Operator email resume: office@ccal.com

Road Train Oilfield Transport Ltd

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 • Starting Wage $36 - 44/hr 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.

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NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clark’s has immediate openings for qualified, experienced

RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND SERVICE: PLUMBERS, REFRIGERATION AND SHEET METAL TECHNICIANS

Trades

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.

Requires

If you would like to be a part of our growing and dynamic team of professionals in your field, we are currently seeking:

WORK FOR

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GOODMEN ROOFING LTD.

CUSTOM MUFFLER

EAST 40TH PUB

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Oilfield

Sales & Distributors

LABOUR

Busy road construction company looking for Labours. Work is throughout Alberta. Must have a Class 5 license. Fax resume to 403-309-0489

Looking for reliable newspaper carrier for 1 day per week delivery of the Central Alberta Life in the town of

Sierra Septic Solutions is hiring for the following position in Red Deer:

Vac Truck Operator

INNISFAIL

This position is non oilfield related that requires a Class 3Q with clean abstract.

Packages come ready for delivery.

No collecting.

Full training will be provided.

If you would like to join our team, email your resume to:

hr@sierraseptic.ca or fax to:

403-309-4296 Trades

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Restaurant/ Hotel

Contact Loren at 403-314-4316 TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

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FULL TIME SALES POSITION

To deliver 1 day a week in BOWDEN Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307 PLANT DECOR

Requires person for a P/T WEEKDAY POSITION with flexible 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

IS HIRING! One of Alberta’s premium used vehicle operations is looking for a full-time sales consultant.

Sales Experience is a requirement.

Here’s what we offer: • Large Inventory – 2 locations to sell from • Flexible Hours • Excellent Reputation • Excellent Pay Structure • Excellent Benefit Plan

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

Resident Apartment Manager - Red Deer

Visit our website for more detailed job descriptions at Applicants are able to apply online or fax resume to 403-885-5516 ATTN: Human Resources or email: hr@eaglebuilders.ca.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Contact Wayne or Daryl at 403-227-4456 for an interview. Or send your resume to wkarach@truckranch.ca

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We are currently seeking the following to join our team in Blackfalds for all shifts: PRECAST INSTALLATION LABORERS CONCRETE FINISHERS CARPENTERS/ WOODWORKERS STEEL REINFORCEMENT LABORERS OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATORS GENERAL LABORERS Top wages paid based on experience. Full Benefits and Uniform Package included.

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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Employment Training

SAFETY

OILFIELD TICKETS

Industries #1 Choice!

“Low Cost” Quality Training

403.341.4544

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

R H2S Alive (ENFORM) R First Aid/CPR R Confined Space R WHMIS & TDG R Ground Disturbance R (ENFORM) D&C B.O.P. R D&C (LEL) #204, 7819 - 50 Ave. (across from Totem) (across from Rona North)

Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

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stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

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THE TASTY BAKERY Antiques & Art PACKAGING & 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) Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

ANTIQUE TRUNK $100 403-347-5354

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

2002 IHC 4300 Flat Deck Truck w/ 17’ 6” Flat Deck & Only 212,000 Kms Plus Selling A Huge Assortment of New Power Tools, Doors & Windows, Skylights, Moldings & Floor Trim, Broan Vaccum, Weiser Locksets, Taps & Shower Enclosures, 8’ Columns, Hardwood & Laminate Floor and Nuts & Bolts Sale Conducted by:

ALLEN B. OLSON AUCTION SERVICE LTD. Rimbey, Alberta License No. 165690 (403) 843-2747 Sale Site E-mail: abolson@ telusplanet.net Homepage: allenolsonauction.com

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TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, office, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.

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Saturday, April 5, 2014 Sylvan Lake, Alberta Time: 10:00 a.m.

Location: 4725 43rd Street (Sylvan Lake Community Centre)

Machinery

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Busy road construction company looking for safety person. Work is throughout the province. Experience is an asset but willing to train the right person. Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license. Fax resume 403-309-0489

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Tools

LATHE, ROCKWELL, 7”x36 , c/w mobile base, 2 face plates, live tail stock, 1/2 hp, some tools. $200. 403-391-6652

CARRIERS NEEDED FOR FLYERS, RED DEER SUNDAY LIFE & EXPRESS ROUTES IN:

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Firewood

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AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood

Allan St. / Ardell Close

Spruce & Pine - Split 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

Andrews Close

LOGS

Aikman Close

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Arb Close / Asmundsen Ave. INGLEWOOD AREA

Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275

Inglis Cres.

LANCASTER AREA

Household Furnishings

Lacey Close / Lennon Close Addington Drive

1720

MORRISROE AREA McVicar Street / McKee Close

CLEAROUT VARIOUS PARTYLITE PRODUCTS including candles.

60% off.

Large selection.

403-350-9029 or 403-343-7389

Marion Cres / McKenzie Cres SUNNYBROOK AREA Sherwood Cres.

VANIER AREA

GLIDER CHAIR Dusty rose in colour. Oak frame. Exc. shape. $125.

END TABLE with drawer, good shape. Top has been re-finished. 16”x20”. $32.

403-346-4348

Viscount Drive Volks Place / Vanier Drive Vanson Close / Visser St.

METAL corner shelf, 3 shelves, 60”H $15; and 4 wooden wall shelves $10/ea; black vase with matching ginger jar $10; tile like clock w/black iron trim, $10; brushed silver table lamp w/glass shade $25 403-309-1737

Vickers Close Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info ********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 403-314-4300

Misc.

Help

880

1720

KING SIZE BOX SPRING, $100.

SINGLE FUTON, wood base & mattress, $30.

403-350-9029 or 403-343-7389 STURDY bookshelf, 3 shelves, 2 lower doors $25; loveseat, very good cond., blue/green, $40 403-347-5846

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

Misc. for Sale

1760

2 WOOL ACCENT MATCHING 5X7 CARPETS & 1 matching oval. $45 Clean, will sell separately.

DAVID WINTER COLLECTORS HOUSES in original boxes. $20/ea.

CANNON K920 Copier machine w/metal stand.

Exc. cond. $60 403-352-8811 4x8 POOL TABLE & acces. + tools. 403-872-8889 COMBINATION FLIP CHART/MAGNETIC WHITE BOARD, Dahle brand Model 95005.

Adjustable height up to 6.5 feet. $60.

Call (403) 342-7908.

DIE cast models, cars, truck, and motorcycles, fairies, dragons and biker gifts. #14 6350-67 St. east end of Cash Casino KENMORE White microwave oven 800W, $30.

KENMORE model 30 dehumidifier, exc. cond., $75.

POTTERY SOUP SET with urn & label. 4 bowls, casserole dish & salad bowl w/4 plates, like new, $95. 403-352-8811 OAKLEY Sunglasses model D Whisker Silver /00BLK IRID, polar, never used, $95.

403-352-8811 PORTABLE hose reel cart $40; galvanized garbage can w/lid $12; alum. scoop shovel $8; 30” claw bar $9; 3 saw horses 36”l x 27”h $8/ea; Coleman cooler $15; lamp and appl. timer $5; wall bike rack $5; power rake blades for lawn mower 2@15”, 1@16” all $10; 3 shelf pvc white stand 16 1/2”w x 15”d x 36”h $10; 2 outdoor wrought iron brackets for hanging plants $8 pair, new 20 oz. cotton wet mop $6 403-314-2026

Dogs

1840

HUSKY WOLF PUPS!!

1st shots, Call Kerri 403-506-3395

PITTY PUPPIES,

3 weeks old, taking deposits now ! 10 males and 2 females..will have all shots before final sale! If you are skeptical...come on out and meet the mom and dad!! $1000 pup..$500 non refundable deposit required...Call to set up a viewing... Al@ 403-586-0075 WOLF American Eskimo Puppies. Ready to go. Playful & cuddly $350. 403-391-9671

Sporting Goods

1860

Livestock

2100

FLATLAND RANCH has on offer yearling and 2 year old Gelbvieh Bulls.

We have been selling reputable bulls for 15 years Chuck 403-854-6270

Horses

2140

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

TIMOTHY & Brome square bales, great for horses, approx. 60 lbs. put up dry and covered, $5/bale Sylvan area. 403-887-2798

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rentals CLASSIFICATIONS

3060

Suites

3010

FARM HOUSE, 2 bdrm. bsmt, 20 kms. west of Bowden close to Glennifer Lake $1000/mo. + DD + utils. 403-559-8847

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

MOUNTVIEW HOUSE, 3 bdrm., 1 bath, very clean bungalow, n/s, no pets, $1250./mo. + utils.

403-358-2380

Condos/ Townhouses

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets.

403-596-2444

Roommates Wanted

3080

Rooms For Rent

3090

AVAIL NOW 1 fully furn bdrm for rent. $500/$250 & 1 Lrge fully furn bdrm $550/$275.† Working or Student M only. 403-396-2468 CLEAN, quiet, responsible, Furn. $525. 403-342-2627 CLEAN, quiet, responsible, Furn. $525. 403-346-7546 ROOM $350/mo. DD $250 kitchen access 343-0421

3190

PADS $450/mo.

Brand new park in Lacombe.

Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., 2 bath. As Low as $75,000.

Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820

Misc.

For Rent

HALMAN Heights

newer exec. 3 bdrm. bi-level townhouse 1447 sq. ft. 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, blinds, lg. balcony, fenced in rear, front/rear parking, no dogs, rent $1395 SD $1000. n/s Avail. Immed. or Apr. 1st.

403-304-7576 / 347-7545

You can save thousands!

Helping sellers sell for a low set fee. No advance fee.

Money back guarantee.

CLASSIFICATIONS 5000-5300

Well maintained on quiet street in Bentley.

Beautifully landscaped. $189,900

HELP-U-SELL OF RED DEER 403-342-7355

GLENDALE

3 Bdrm. 4-plex, 4 appls., $1125. incl. sewer, water & garbage. D.D. $650, Avail. May 1 403-304-5337

Suites

3060

Take the Money!

If you own a vehicle, get up to $10,000 today!

EXCLUSIVE LUXURY RIVERFRONT CONDOS FOR SALE in Downtown Red Deer.

Call Renee at 403-314-1687 for Inquiries.

NEW CONDO

1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $192,000. 403-588-2550

RED DEER 403-754-5104 4971 Phelan St.

5030

Cars

2007 TOYOTA Yaris 78,000 kms, 403-877-6020 2002 SATURN SL1 4 dr, $2300 obo 403-505-3077 2000 Chrysler Neon, 2L, 4 dr., 5 spd. Clean. 403-318-3040

3200

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homes CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190

1997 DODGE Stratus, exc. cond. $2500.

403-986-6378

4010

VIEW ALL OUR PRODUCTS

at www.garymoe.com Priced under appraised value for quick sale!

Open inviting floor plan.

4 bdrm, 3 bath. $349,900.

Help-U-Sell Red Deer 403-342-7355

Acreages

4050

FOR ALL YOUR OFFICE NEEDS call Glenn Moore Associate 403-346-6655 www.reddeercommercial.com

Locally owned and family operated

5050

Trucks

2008 TOYOTA Tundra crew cab, light brown. 260,000 km. $12,000 obo. 780-608-9547

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

3050

5010

Keep the Car,

4040

LEGACY ESTATES 60yrs + condo. 403-598-0503

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

Automotive Services

www.thetitlestore.ca

Condos/ Townhouses

Mobile office trailer 240 rent by day/month, c/w toilet, satellite dish, TV, Stereo, fridge. Call B & L Enterprise 403-346-6106

& Services

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wheels

Ready to move into 2 bdrm., 3 bath condo, close to Collicutt and shopping. $264,000.

KYTE/Kelloway Cres. Realtors Lovely 3 level exec.

3 bdrm. townhouse 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, concrete patio, blinds, front/rear parking, no dogs, n/s, rent $1395 SD $1000 Avail. immed. or Apr. 1st.

403-304-7576 or 347-7545

(Blackfalds) You build or bring your own builder. Terms avail.

403-304-5555

DOWNTOWN PARKING STALLS FOR RENT. 4922 47th St. (One block south of Millennium Centre.) $75/mo. + GST 403-357-0111 or 347-4044

KITSON CLOSE

4160

Lots For Sale

Pinnacle Estates

HOUSE privileges, non drinking, no drugs, prefer middle age or senior lady, $510/mo.

403-356-1766 877-9177

3030

3 level 3 bdrm. townhouse 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, blinds, no pets, n/s, rent $1395, SD $1000.

Avail. Immed. or Apr. 1 403-304-7576 or 347-7545

4020

THE NORDIC

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390 Mobile Lot

Acreages/ Farms

Houses For Sale

2008 F-250 Super duty, e/c, 217,000 km. $15,000 obo.

780-608-9547

HERE TO HELP & HERE TO SERVE Call GORD ING at RE/MAX real estate central alberta 403-341-9995 gord.ing@remax.net

Houses For Sale

Acreage with art studio awaiting your imagination.

3.09 acres of lush trees and 2 homes. $549,900

Motorhomes

5100

2005 TIFFIN Phaeton 40’ diesel pusher 42,000 miles, very good cond 403-729-3242

4020

1722 SQ.FT. 2 storey 3 bdrm., 2.5 bath, over-sized dbl. garage.

Call Glen 403-588-2231

2000 GMC 1/2 ton S/B, reg. cab, loaded, good cond, $7000 obo; 2000 GMC Yukon loaded $7000 obo 403-304-0678

Buffalo Lake. 3/4 acre with lake views, 4 bdrm, 3 bath. $329,900. 403-741-6190

Holiday Trailers

5120

IRON Horse gravity body 2 SPEC HOMES 1 BDRM. apt. at 4616-44 St., lifter $50 403-309-1737 Ready for your colours. quiet tenant over 40 yrs old, non smoking, no pets, heat Can be shown at any time.

10 & 98 MacKenzie Cres. & water incl, laundry on Collectors' Lacombe. 403-588-8820 site, rent/sec. $720/month.

Items Available April 1, 2014.

2 YR OLD, 1499 SQ.FT. Ph: 403-341-4627.

2 story, 3 bdrm., 2.5 bath, STAMP COLLECTION T@B 14’, 1200 lbs., Over 900 CDN. Dating GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm. single garage. Blackfalds. Beautiful views overlooking loaded. Like New. scenic river valley. Only 6 miles back to 1940’s + some apartments, avail. immed, $346,500. 587-228-1892 $10,999.

403-755-2760 from Red Deer on pavement.

American. $500 obo. rent $875 403-596-6000 CUSTOM BUILT Starting at $249,000 Bob @ 403-556-2204 NEW HOMES LACOMBE 1 bdrm. $795; Tires, Parts

by Mason Martin Homes 403-782-7156 403-357-7465 HELP-U-SELL Kyle, 403-588-2550 Acces.

Travel OF RED DEER LACOMBE, 1 bdrm. w/balFREE Weekly list of Packages cony, recent reno, Apr.1, 403-342-7355 4 ALL SEASON properties for sale w/details, n/s, no children, no pets, RADIAL TIRES, prices, address, owner’s TRAVEL ALBERTA $750/mo, DD same, 225/50RF17 94V, 870% phone #, etc. 342-7355 Manufactured Alberta offers 403-782-2681 tread remaining. $100.

Help-U-Sell of Red Deer SOMETHING Homes 403-755-2760 www.homesreddeer.com LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. for everyone.

SUITES. 25+, adults only Make your travel MUST SELL 1988 MOBILE HOME n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 plans now.

Auto 1217 sq.ft. duplex.

(16x78) 3 bdrm., 2 bath.

4 bdrm., $184,900.

Has 16x20 addition & many Wreckers 403-588-2222 upgrades. $35,000 obo.

To be moved this spring.

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap MUST SELL Call Dean 403-783-6164 Vehicle & Metal Removal.

1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed.

New Home.

1335 sq.ft.

AMVIC APPROVED. Adult bldg. N/S No pets bi-level, 24x23 att. garage.

We travel. May pay cash 403-755-9852 403-588-2550 for vehicle. 403-396-7519 Newly renovated bachelor AGRICULTURAL RISER HOMES & 2 bedroom suites Our SPRING Ahead into a CLASSIFICATIONS avail. in central location.

Vehicles Riser Home special is leasing@ rentmidwest.com Wanted 2000-2290 upon us again.

1(888) 679-8031 To Buy Beautiful Modified Bi-level with a large entry, and BENALTO mobile home. a modern look. Large RED’S AUTO. Free scrap 3 bdrm, bright & clean.

3 bdrm., 2 bath walkout, vehicle & metal removal.

Deck.

Quiet living. $42,900.

1563 sq. ft. of family We travel. May pay cash Help-U-Sell R.D. 342-7355 space, large deck, large for vehicle. AMVIC NOW RENTING garage, wide lot with alley APPROVED. 403-396-7519 1 & 2 BDRM. APT’S. backing onto trail system & Income 2936 50th AVE. Red Deer green, 5 pce. master enMisc.

Newer bldg. secure entry suite, large walk-in closet. Property w/onsite manager, Much, Much More!

Automotive 5 appls., incl. heat & hot A MUST SEE!. $432,235. 13-unit apt. bldg., Red Deer water, washer/dryer Ind. metered units Lloyd @ 403-391-9294 FREE removal of scrap hookup, infloor heating, a/c., Below market rents vehicles. Will pay cash for www.laebon.com car plug ins & balconies.

Free & clear financing some. 403-304-7585 Laebon Homes 346-7273 Call Karen Barry, Broker Call 403-343-7955 403.767.9999 Email: karen @barrycommercial.com www.barrycommercial.com Barry Commercial Real Estate, Brokerage

1870

Campground Opportunity The Lacombe Legion is taking applications for the position of Campground Manager for the Legion Sunset Campground (Located at NW 22-Twnshp 41-1-W5 Gull Lake, Bentley) Interested parties should submit a resume c/w with references and criminal record check to:

Lacombe Legion Branch #79, 5138 – 49 Street, Lacombe, Alberta T4L 1J2 Attention:

Household Furnishings

UNRESERVED AUCTION SALE FOR LAKESIDE RONA

TRAINING CENTRE

SAFETY PERSON

1530

Auctions

368275C3-29

880

Misc.

Help

5180

1900

Sunset Campground

The Legion Sunset Campground operates from April to October each year.

Duties of the successful candidate would be: Operating the campground office • Registering and collecting camping fees • Distributing campground rules and regulations • Selling wood, propane, ice, miscellaneous produce

4090

Providing day to day security and ensuring the rules and regulations are followed for the safety of all.

379429C29

Providing grounds maintenance and custodial work involved in the operation of the campground and washrooms.

It is an expectation that the Campground Manager would live out at the campground in the mobile home located on the grounds so as to provide year round security as well.

Deadline for all applications will be noon, April 4, 2014.

5190

MORRISROE MANOR

5200

wegotservices CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

4100

5240

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300 classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

Accounting

1010

INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351

Contractors

1100

Handyman Services

1200

ATT’N: Are you looking for help on small jobs around the house or renovate your bathroom, painting or flooring, and roof snow removal?

Call James 403-341-0617

Massage Therapy

1280

DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301

FANTASY

SIDING, Soffit, Fascia and custom cladding. Call Dean @ 403-302-9210.

International ladies

Escorts

1165

EDEN 587-877-7399 10am-midnight TAHNEE 392-0891 *BUSTY* INDEPENDENT w/own car

MASSAGE

Now Open

Specials. 11 a.m.-3 a.m.

Private back entry. 403-341-4445 CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

Massage Therapy

1280

VII MASSAGE #7,7464 Gaetz Ave. Pampering at its BEST! 403-986-6686 Come in and see why we are the talk of the town. www.viimassage.biz

Misc.

Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666

Painters/ Decorators

1310

LAUREL TRUDGEON Residential Painting and Colour Consultations.

403-342-7801.

Seniors’ Services

1372

HELP FOR SENIORS:

in home or facility family business est. 1999 bondable staff, great rates, gift certificates avail.

403-346-7777 helpinghandshomesupport.com

Upholstery

1390

GIVE YOU OLD LAMP SHADE A NEW LOOK. Have them professionally re-covered. 403-343-0939

Yard Care

1430

SPRING LAWN CLEANUP Call 403-304-0678

THE

Open House

A BESTSELLER

Directory

Tour These Fine Homes NW Red Deer

4230

OPEN HOUSE Sunday 2 - 4, March 30 124 KERSHAW CLOSE 403-357-8628

Out Of Red Deer

4310

4280

OPEN HOUSE LACOMBE 60 RIVIERA DRIVE SAT. Mar. 29, 2-4 1539 sqft. Regency Park PRICED TO SELL! $434,900 Call Margaret Comeau RE/MAX 403.391.3399

OPEN HOUSE, Sun. 30th 2-4 113 AINSWORTH CRES. Custom built Walk-out bungalow on a park in desirable Anders on the Lake. 3 bdrm., 2.5 bath, $749,900. 403-342-5117

TELL it all! Tell it well! Make your ads sell for you by giving full description of goods or ser vices offered. Include prices and terms. Phone 3093300 for a friendly ad taker.

SE Red Deer

MULTI-USE commercial/ residential, 2 large suites with separate shop & yard. $549,900. Help-U-Sell Red Deer 403-342-7355

Commercial Property

4110

13 ACRES highway commercial Red Deer area 403-886-2358

Lots For Sale

with something for everyone & for all the news worth printing.

4160

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

Call For Home Delivery

314-4300