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Cyberscare grips Ottawa TAX AGENCY PULLS PLUG ON E-FILING AS WORLD FRETS OVER HEARTBLEED BUG BY TERRY PEDWELL THE CANADIAN PRESS
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OTTAWA — With tax-return season in full swing, the Canada Revenue Agency suddenly locked down its online filing services on Wednesday, fearful of a new vulnerability in software used by much of the
world to safeguard secure websites on the Internet. All of the federal government’s online systems were under review after word of the so-called “Heartbleed” computer bug prompted the tax agency to pull the plug on its electronic services
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as a precaution. “As a preventative measure, the CRA has temporarily shut down public access to our online services to safeguard the integrity of the information we hold,” the agency said in a statement.
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20 YEARS OF COLLECTIVE SOUL
BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF The City of Red Deer has found its new police chief. RCMP Insp. Scott Tod, 51, has been named the city’s detachment commander. Tod replaces Insp. Warren Dosko, who stepped down in a surprise move in late December after less than three years in the job. For the last three years, Tod was in charge of the Wetaskiwin RCMP detachment. He brings 25 years of experience, of which 22 years were spent in British ColumInsp. Scott Tod bia. He said he is looking forward to helping make a difference in Red Deer. This will be Tod’s fifth post as commanding officer. He said he looks forward to working in a growing city, given the strong economy. “It’s the largest RCMP detachment in the province so I am looking forward to be involved in a busy and dynamic detachment,” said the Edmonton-born RCMP police officer.
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Bringing their 20th Anniversary tour to Red Deer Wednesday, Collective Soul lead vocalist Ed Roland and his band mates, rhythm guitarist Dean Roland, bassist Will Turpin, drummer Johnny Rabb and lead guitarist Jesse Triplett, performed to a sold-out audience at the Memorial Centre. See Friday’s Advocate for a review of the show by entertainment reporter Lana Michelin.
Housing First making a difference in people’s lives: study BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF The Housing First philosophy is successful in reducing homelessness and provides economic savings for communities to boot, according to a new report from the Mental Health Commission of Canada. And local supporters say Red Deer is a shining example. The philosophy is all about getting people into housing to give them some stability and support before dealing with issues, like mental health disorders, that make them vulnerable to homelessness. The At Home/Chez Soi final report showed that in the last six months of the two-year study, 62 per cent Housing First participants were housed all of the time, compared to 31 per cent of people in other
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“We’re doing the right thing. We knew it was, but it’s so nice to see a well-run research project that supports what we’ve seen day to day.” She said At Home/Chez Soi was the first national study with cross-Canada representation. More than 2,000 participants lived in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal and Moncton. The study says Housing First is a sound investment. For example, Housing First services for the 10 per cent of participants with the highest service use costs resulted in average reductions of $42,536 per person per year in the cost of services. For every $10 invested in Housing First, there was an average savings of $21.72.
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TRUCK FIRE NEAR RIMBEY FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT HEARTBLEED The Heartbleed computer bug has implications well beyond information technology circles. But how serious is the risk? Who and what is affected? Here are five key things to know about Heartbleed:
What is Heartbleed?
It’s a flaw in a widely used security technology known as OpenSSL. Sites using SSL commonly begin with HTTPS and feature a padlock icon to let users know information is being encrypted. Data potentially exposed by the programming flaw includes usernames, passwords, photos and credit card details. According to Mark Nunnikhoven, vice-president of Cloud and Emerging Technologies at security firm Trend Micro, OpenSSL is the most commonly used security protocol and is in place on roughly twothirds of secure websites.
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Hwy 20 was closed briefly on Wednesday as eight firefighters battled a blaze on a coil tubing oilfield rig about nine km north of Rimbey. Fire chief John Weisgerber said his crew got the call around 6:30 p.m. He said he believed the fire started on the truck’s tires and it caused considerable damage to the vehicle. The highway reopened at about 8:45 p.m. Heartbleed affects open-source software called OpenSSL that’s at the very core of millions of applications used to encrypt Internet communications. Experts warn that its impact on consumers could be significant.
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The shutdown came after the Canadian Cyber Incident Response Centre (CCIRC) issued a warning to system administrators about the coding flaw. It recommended that system operators unable to plug in an immediate fix get off the grid. Other federal systems were also being assessed for their vulnerability to the threat, said Antoine Ouellon, a spokesperson for Shared Services Canada, the federal agency that oversees the government’s IT infrastructure. “Shared Services Canada is working with departments and Public Safety Canada to assess all IT systems to identify the extent of the problem and to apply solutions, including implementing patches, as required,” Ouellon said in a statement. It was not immediately clear Wednesday whether any other online government would have to be taken off-line. The Canada Revenue Agency services that were affected by Wednesday’s outage included the electronic tax-filing systems Efile and Netfile, as well as access to business and personal account data stored by the system. The agency said it was working to restore safe and secure access and expected the site to be back online “over the weekend.” The agency also took steps to reassure anxious would-be tax filers, suggesting that anyone who was prevented by the shutdown from filing a return on time would not be penalized. The minister of National Revenue has confirmed that individual taxpayers will not be penalized for this service interruption,“ the agency said later Wednesday. “We continue to investigate any potential impacts to taxpayer information, and to be fully engaged in resolving this matter and restoring online services as soon as possible in a manner that ensures the private information of Canadians remains safe and secure.” It is a busy time of year for the tax agency, as people file returns electronically and track the progress of refunds online. As of the end of March, the agency had received 6.7 million returns, with 84 per cent filed electronically. The computer bug was reportedly detected last week by Internet security experts in Finland and researchers at Google, but only revealed widely within the online security community on Monday.
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HOUSING: Leads to other positive outcomes The main cost reductions for this group were for psychiatric hospital stays, general hospital stays (medical units), home and office visits with community-based providers, jail/prison incarcerations, police contacts, emergency room visits, and stays in crisis housing settings and in single room accommodations with support services. Costs that increased were for hospitalization in psychiatric units in general hospitals and stays in psychiatric rehabilitation residential programs. Ralston said Buffalo staff found residents have fewer trips to the hospital’s emergency department, which can be the result of small changes like encouragement to eat healthier or staying hydrated, and identifying people who can’t see or hear properly and getting them the help they need. Other key findings in At Home/Chez Soi included: ● Housing First can be effectively implemented in Canadian cities of different size and different ethno-racial and cultural composition. ● Having a place to live and the right supports can lead to other positive outcomes above and beyond those provided by existing services. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com
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Who’s affected?
Nunnikhoven says there’s no foolproof way to know whether your information has been exposed, adding the onus falls on individual companies to disclose whether or not their data has been compromised. Some, like Yahoo, have been transparent about the fact that their information was vulnerable and have outlined the steps they’re taking to plug the security hole. Others have been mum on what impact Heartbleed may have on their users. Nunnikhoven urges web users to check in with websites regularly for updates on Heartbleed exposures and fixes. He says patches are widely available and should be implemented in the next few days.
How to protect yourself?
Nunnikhoven says the best course of action is to change your passwords, but only once sites have clearly indicated that they’re not at risk from Heartbleed. He says such indications could come from email communications or statements clearly posted on company websites. “As a user I would look for that type of information, and if it’s not there I would either decide, ’I don’t want to use this service today, I’ll wait till they put it there,” or decide it’s worth the risk. Most of the time, it’s not.“
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One piece of good news is that Canadian banks appear to have dodged the bullet. A statement from the Canadian Bankers Association says “The online banking applications of Canadian banks have not been affected by the Heartbleed bug.”
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City manager Craig Curtis said the city is excited to welcome Tod to the community. “Insp. Tod will fit very well in with the priorities that council has established, particularly in the area of crime prevention,” said Curtis. “He has a degree in criminology and he has a considerable background with the RCMP.” Tod was selected out of a short list of three candidates. Curtis and Paul Goranson, director of Corporate Services, were involved in the hiring process, along with the RCMP. Curtis also acknowledged the work of acting RCMP Supt. David Elliott, who was in charge during the transition. Tod is expected to be in Red Deer in the coming weeks. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com
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Sewer line deal struck A Red Deer dairy farmer says most of his family’s concerns with a proposed regional sewer line have been addressed. Representatives for Tom Wyntjes and the South Red Deer Regional Wastewater Commission hashed out an agreement in principle on outstanding issues last week, two days prior to a planned hearing before the Alberta Land Compensation Board. After the commission earlier failed to reach an agreement with the Wyn-
tjeses, the commission served notice it intended to expropriate required rights-of-way for the sewage line. Tom Wyntjes said on Wednesday that it appears most of their concerns about the line’s impact on quarter sections they own or lease just south of Red Deer have been addressed. The family has been guaranteed at least one access will remain open on each quarter section as the line is dug in. Directional drilling will be used to avoid trenching across the front yard of his parent’s house. The trench would also put a row of 40-year-old trees at risk. The family has also been given assurances that protocols will be fol-
lowed by pipeline equipment and vehicle operators to prevent the spread of noxious weeds or harmful crop diseases such as clubroot. Compensation for the rights-of-way and anticipated additional transportation costs associated with disruptions to the dairy operation remain to be settled. While the pipeline work will remain a headache, Wyntjes said he is reasonably satisfied with the commission’s concessions. “It didn’t have to go this far (but) I’m somewhat happy.” Commission chairman Dennis Cooper said several other landowners
NexSource pays $500K for multiplex naming rights BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF Where the old Sylvan Lake Arena still partially stands a new Sylvan Lake multiplex will soon stand. But when it does, it will not go by such a simple name — the future facility will be the Sylvan Lake NexSource Centre. Sylvan-based NexSource Power Inc. has been granted 10-year naming rights for the multiplex, the town announced Wednesday. The “full-service power solution company” specializing in oilfield maintenance and construction projects is paying $500,000 for the rights. Along with two ice surfaces, the multiplex is to feature an aquatic cen-
tre, curling rink, walking/running track and meeting and play spaces. No date has yet been given for having the facility opened. Naming rights for the facility as a whole is the largest of the 44 sponsorship opportunities connected to the future structure. Everything from the score clock and ice resurfacer to referee change rooms and even public washrooms can be had for prices ranging from $10,000 to $100,000. Sponsors can stamp their names on the two arenas, curling rink or aquatic facility for $250,000. The announcement of the main naming rights is expected to spur other commitments, said Multiplex Redevelopment Fundraising Committee co-chair Amy Komarniski.
“Thankfully this gift has leveraged a lot of other business community members to step up. We anticipate having a lot of other announcements to make in the very near future,” said Komarniski. The group’s fundraising goal is $2 million, a total it expects to hit by the end of this year. A number of fundraising events are being scheduled by small groups and organizations in the community. Sylvan earned the title of Kraft Hockeyville 2014 over the weekend, an honour that will see the town receive $100,000 for arena upgrades. The town is in the process of selecting an architect for the multiplex build. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com
Defence applies to strike guilty plea in home invasion BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF Testimony from a co-accused’s trial could undo a guilty plea from one of three men believed to be involved in a violent home invasion. Jordan Pritchard, 27, of Red Deer had pleaded guilty to a single count of break and enter with the intent to aid and abet an indictable offence on Feb. 14. But questions have been raised over his involvement in the incident that saw two men allegedly rob a drug dealer at gunpoint and then attempt to kidnap the dealer in an effort to get more drugs from a supplier. Testimony given at the March trial of David James Kertesz, 28, of Red Deer provided new facts that contradict the plea Pritchard entered previously. Kertesz was found guilty. Defence counsel Paul Morigeau entered an application to strike Pritchard’s guilty plea Wednesday in Red Deer provincial court. Pritchard’s appearance before Judge Ken Rostad was to have been a sentencing hearing, but the new information changed that. Pritchard pleaded guilty to break and enter in relation to a May 14, 2013, home invasion. He and two others were charged with going into a man’s house in an effort to rob a drug dealer. In his plea, Pritchard said he was drawn into the offence by the other
two under the guise of going to buy cocaine. The agreed statement of facts from Feb. 14 aid Pritchard banged on the dealer’s door, demanding to be let in. When the occupant opened the door, two men emerged from the shadows and barged in, one producing a sawedoff shotgun and the other a handgun. Pritchard pleaded guilty to being complicit in the break and enter. Pritchard had been handed a gun and told to make sure the people in the suite stayed put, while the other two took the dealer away to find his supplier. Pritchard dropped the gun and fled the scene after the two others and the dealer had left. Three other charges, including extortion, were withdrawn after the guilty plea. However, testimony from the Kertesz trial indicated that the dealer knew Pritchard and when he saw Pritchard banging at his door, he came down to let him in. Pritchard was invited in and it was only then that Kertesz and another suspect emerged from the shadows, weapons drawn. Crown Prosecutor Wayne Siliker notified defence counsel last week of the change of the facts. A new date will be set for Rostad to hear arguments regarding the application to strike Pritchard’s guilty plea. Kertesz was convicted of break and enter, robbery, using an imitation firearm to commit a robbery, kidnapping,
Tory MLA planning one-day tour to discuss leadership issues BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Tory legislature member Ken Hughes announced Wednesday he is planning a one-day tour of Alberta to discuss leadership issues, but wouldn’t confirm he’s running to be the next party leader. Hughes, the MLA for Calgary-West, said he will visit five communities in the province on Friday, but won’t be charging taxpayers for his expenses. “I am (paying for it), or friends are,” Ken Hughes said Hughes. He has said an announcement on a possible leadership bid is imminent and dismissed suggestions from reporters that he is playing “cat and mouse” with an important issue. “The long and the short of it is in order to engage with Albertans I believe it’s important to engage with Albertans where Albertans live, and that is my approach,” he said. Hughes has been publicly hinting for weeks that he wants to run in the PC party race to replace former premier Alison Redford. He has launched a leadership website and has been talking to Albertans for the last two weeks on whether they think he should lead. On Monday, he stepped down as municipal affairs minister. Interim Premier Dave Hancock has said any cabinet minister who wants to run must step aside to avoid conflict of interest.
No one has announced they will run for the party’s leadership, which ends with a vote by members in September. Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith questioned Hughes’ behaviour. “I think he looks pretty indecisive,” said Smith. “For somebody who wants to be a leader and be the premier of the party I think he has to make up his mind already.” Smith, however, commended Hughes for leaving cabinet, saying there’s a concern other cabinet members kicking the tires on leadership may use their cabinet authority to make decisions favourable to them down the road. That issue brought flared tempers in the house during question period Wednesday when Smith suggested Human Services Minister Manmeet Bhullar prematurely rushed out proposed changes to reviews of foster child deaths to buttress a possible leadership bid. “The timing has a very unfortunate appearance,” said Smith. “Will the Human Services minister confirm today that he is not in the race for premier or will he avoid the appearance of campaigning on taxpayer dollars and resign his position from cabinet?” Bhullar didn’t answer but instead mocked the Wildrose as “That Lake of Fire party.” Lake of fire refers to a comment made by a former Wildrose candidate who urged gays to abandon their sexual preferences or face eternity in hell’s “lake of fire.” It has become a shorthand putdown for Wildrose opponents. Bhullar’s comments brought shouts and accusations across the aisle between the Wildrose and the PCs. “It’s disgusting,” Wildrose MLA Kerry Towle shouted at Bhullar.
forcible confinement and extortion. He is scheduled to be sentenced on June 12 in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench. Garnet Colby McInnes, 23, the third man charged in this incident, is awaiting a series of trials in Red Deer provincial court starting later this year. He has been charged with robbery, dangerous driving, assault, kidnapping, unlawful confinement, extortion and a variety of weapons offences. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com
have been served expropriation notices to allow for rights-of-way. He hopes those can be resolved through further negotiation as well. Cooper said the commission has tried to pick a route that will have the least impact on landowners. The regional sewer line will link Olds to Red Deer and is nearing completion. The section affecting the Wyntjes family connects Springbrook to Red Deer’s wastewater treatment plant. The line is expected to be fully operational in spring 2015. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com
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BRIEF Former Parks Canada bosses fight proposal for hotel at Maligne Lake EDMONTON — Parks Canada should reject a plan to build a hotel on the shore of one of the most scenic lakes in the country’s national parks, say three former senior staff. An open letter released Wednesday says allowing a private developer to build a 66-room hotel and 15 tent cabins at Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park would violate well-established policy and open the doors to similar projects. “The Canadian people, Jasper and other national park ecosystems and Parks Canada have nothing to gain and plenty to lose if this development is approved,” says the letter to federal Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq. The missive is signed by Nikita Lopoukhine, a former director general of Parks Canada; Stephen Woodley, the agency’s former chief ecosystem scientist; and Kevin Van Tighem, former Banff National Park superintendent. Maligne Lake is the world’s secondlargest glacier-fed lake. Its 22-kilometre length is ringed with spectacular peaks.
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Terror becomes personal Journalism is a profession that once depended on lead to help spread the news of communities, countries and people’s lives. The facts, details of countless events, big and routine — and in the early days, written down with lead pencils — became stories typed out on paper. The stories were then DAVID turned into lead NAGY type. Nowadays, the lead processes that were used to produce printed media are largely gone. Reporters were only likely to see the lead of newspapering if they passed through the old composing rooms of newspapers. As we have seen in recent days, journalists are now lucky if they don’t have to dodge lead bullets while covering the deadly conflicts around the world.
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We in the profession hope it’s not a case of what goes around comes around. We’re supposed to be out there reporting on the news, not making it. A former colleague of mine from decades ago — Kathy Gannon — was shot twice while in Afghanistan a few days ago. She survived but the photographer working with her (Anja Niedringhaus, 48, of Germany) did not. Just weeks after Canada officially ended its mission in the country, as Afghanistan prepared for elections, Gannon was out doing her job — on her way to cover a story. For reasons not clear — or perhaps no reason — her car was attacked by a lone gunman who, after spraying the journalists’ car with gunfire, quickly surrendered. We all wonder why this senseless incident occurred. Was it out of frustration or hatred? The gunman is an Afghan police official. In war, one may expect to be shot at by the enemy. So what was this? The latest case of friendly-fire? Seeing a social media posting about a Canadian reporter being wounded late last week, I clicked on the link
to read the story. We don’t forget the people we work with over the years. As the story did not mention where Gannon had worked, I immediately thought our former employer — the Prince Albert Daily Herald in Saskatchewan — would be interested to know. It’s one of those times when the newspapering instincts kicked in. A quick call proved correct. “Wow!” was the reaction from the current editor of the newspaper where I’d worked with Gannon in the 1970s when told of her history there. Within hours, the PA Herald posted a story about the shooting on its website. Later, the Herald followed up with reaction from our editor at the time, who still works in northern Saskatchewan. The story was later picked up by the nearest big paper, the Saskatoon StarPhoenix, where another of our former co-workers continues to work to this day. I hadn’t seen or spoken to my former boss since 1990 so another call was placed to Saskatchewan. Pleasantly surprised to hear from me, he related how he’d been receiving calls from other former co-workers
from our time in Prince Albert. I explained that I had told the Herald about Gannon’s PA connection, hence their call to him for his response. “If there’s a ray of light in this (shooting) it got us talking to one another again,” my former editor told me. Most of us had never heard from each other in decades — until a few bullets all but shattered our journalistic world. But like the many disasters, tragedies and triumphs we report on — and the people who are wounded and otherwise affected — we too were suddenly drawn together after time and across distance for strength and support. Gannon served as the Associated Press’s Afghanistan bureau chief for several years and is now a special correspondent in the region. She has spent more than 20 years reporting from the Middle East and has written the book I is for Infidel: From Holy War to Holy Terror: 18 Years Inside Afghanistan. Perhaps she will add another chapter to her book, offering up an all too personal account of the horror of terrorist behaviour. David Nagy is an Advocate editor.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Midget Chiefs’ fans poor hosts As some of your readers probably already know, the Okanagan Rockets eliminated Red Deer’s own Optimist Chiefs in a hard-fought battle last weekend in the major midget Pacific Cup hockey championship that was held in your fair city. My son plays for the Rockets and I, along with about 40 other supportive family members, made the trip to cheer our team on. Even before arriving, we were warned that Red Deer would be a tough building to play in and that we should be prepared to be greeted by a hostile home crowd. Of course, Rockets supporters cheer just as loud as any other home crowd but little did we know just how low some of the Chiefs fans would stoop in living down to their horrible reputation for unsportsmanlike behaviour. Without going into great detail, I will say only this: ● to the gentleman who purposely knocked over the Rockets’ spare sticks after they won Game 1 ... ● to the hundreds of fans who jeered the Rockets goalie by shouting disparaging remarks in unison throughout the games, during the national anthem and the MVP award ceremony ... ● to the handful of fans who taunted and provoked the Rockets outside their dressing room after they lost Game 2 ... ● to the gentleman in Game 3 who warned me not to put up a 24-inch-by-18-inch homemade Rockets poster that was made by a player’s younger sister, who could not attend, because he would tear it down ... To those Red Deer fans — you know who you are — we thank you for making the weekend a memorable one and the Okanagan Rockets’ victory against your Chiefs that much sweeter. We will send you a postcard from Moose Jaw. Robert Bryshun Proud Okanagan Rockets Father and Fan
God can solve society’s problems Confident it has come to your attention that we in Canada and citizens of the U.S. are progressively leaning more towards religion and giving more attention to the Bible, the Word of God. The media is evidently making this connection and realizing the potential of financial gain. Time magazine, for instance, has a beautiful glossy edition with the cover showing an artist conception of what Jesus may have looked like with the question, “Who do you say that I am?” National Geographic likewise has a front cover with a presumed likeness of Jesus entitled, Jesus and His Apostles. Then we have a number of books — most notably Bill O’Rielly’s entitled Killing Jesus, which for more than six months is still a New York Times best seller. Presently in one of our city’s theatres a fascinating film can be seen entitled The Son of God. The producers anticipated the initial showing would gross $16 million and were surprised and delighted it grossed $27 million. Surely that fact and what I’ve noted above substantiates the world conditions causes the general public to look deeper for answers, and want to know more about this man called Jesus, and we in turn are drawn to what the Bible tells about Him. It is reasoned to say world conditions are chaotic and those of us who daily read the news and watch TV news anchors can’t help but be concerned. Fair to say, the news puts all thinking people on edge, for we are presently truly living in a crazy, mixed up world. What pray tell does the future hold? Is there any hope, anything which can ease our minds? Yes there is! Recently we became acquainted with material from Bible scholar David Jeremiah, a highly respected speaker and No. 1 best selling author and a close
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associate with well-known evangelist Billy Graham. One of my friends stopped by and gave me a set of Jeremiah’s latest DVDs entitled How shall we now live, and his latest book, Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World. Truly excellent material wherein, “based on what Jesus foretold and Bible prophecy reveals,” Jeremiah outlines, “What in the world is going on.” Viewing his DVDs or reading his books will calm your hearts and minds and reassure you that God and his amazing word, the Bible, has all the answers and offers calm assurance. You can’t go wrong on that and I suggest you give this serious thought. Peter C. Hansum Red Deer
Government is real Internet bully I would just like to voice my strong concern about the way the Harper government continues to erode the personal privacy of all Canadians. First they tried to hide Internet spying legislation under the guise of protecting children from child pornographers when they really wanted an unregulated way to spy on our Internet and cellular activities. Now they are bringing back the exact same legislation under Bill C-13, which they are now claiming is intended to prevent Internet bullying. On top of that, the Harper government wants to sign the secret Trans Pacific Pact (TPP), which would introduce even more draconian rules governing the Internet and copyrights, all without any public input. Leaked early versions of this document show that kids could be sent to jail just for downloading and whole families could be kicked off the Internet at the slightest infraction. Our service providers would be required to keep vast amounts of information on our Internet activities and act as Internet police by monitoring and censoring our Internet activities.
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All of this activity would, of course, add to our already inflated Internet service costs. The TPP is strongly backed by the U.S. government who brought you the recent NSA spying scandal where Edward Snowden revealed how much of the U.S. and Canadian privacy laws are bring ignored. In the end, the only ones protected would be the media conglomerates. I could go on about the other negative aspects of these two pending pieces of legislation but I would encourage you all to investigate more of this for yourselves. Openmedia.ca is a good information source, but first your should ask our MP, Earl Dreeshen, why he has been silent on these subjects and exactly what his stand is in these regards. I encourage each and every Canadian to learn more about the TPP at OpenMedia.org/Censorship. Ron Baugh Red Deer
Thanks for city trail maintenance It has been a winter to remember! The Waskasoo Community Association would like to thank the mayor, city council and city staff for continuing to plow and maintain the Waskasoo Park trails and pathways over the winter. The south bank and Bob Johnstone trails meander through our neighbourhood; we see them being used daily by neighbourhood residents, commuters, the students of River Glen and Lindsay Thurber High School, as well as those out for a walk, jog, or even a winter bike ride! Thanks very much to all for continuing to help make the use and enjoyment of our trails a much more pleasant and feasible experience for so many people — snow notwithstanding! Darcy Garrett President Waskasoo Community Association Red Deer
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Four stabbed during bloody rampage BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — A man working at the Toronto branch of a multinational human resources company went on a stabbing spree after being told he would lose his job, injuring four coworkers in the bloody rampage, police said Wednesday. The incident took place around 9:30 a.m. at the fifth-floor offices of Ceridian, which provides payroll and “human capital management” services. “He was being fired and I guess then he proceeded to get involved in stabbing some of his bosses and some other employees,” Det. Daniel Darnbrough said. Police charged Chuang Li, 47, of Mississauga, Ont., with three counts of attempted murder, four counts of aggravated assault and four counts of assault with a weapon. He was set to appear in court on Thursday. Ceridian would only describe the man as a “former employee.” “This is a very difficult time. The entire Ceridian family is shocked and deeply saddened by this incident,” the company said in a statement. “All four employees are being treated by medi-
cal experts at area hospitals.” Police said the suspect — who was arrested at the scene — used a “sharp instrument...possibly a knife before those around him were able to hold him down. “I believe the employees eventually subdued him until the police got here,” Darnbrough said. Police said a 32-year-old woman and three men between the ages of 35 and 45 were taken to hospital. The woman’s injuries were described as life-threatening. The suspect was not injured in the incident. Footage from outside the office building showed a bespectacled man wearing a striped blue office shirt and dark jeans being led into a police cruiser. “We still have a lot of forensic evidence to gather here,” Darnbrough said.“It’s an ongoing investigation.” Steve Paraskevopoulos, who worked on the fourth floor of the building, recalls hearing a commotion coming from above. “It was kind of a stampede kind of sound,” he said. “It was an odd thing, we have thick slab concrete floors, you never hear a thing from somebody above you unless there’s construction.”
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Toronto police stand outside an office building in the city’s north end following a stabbing. Toronto police say a suspect is in custody following a multiple stabbing at a business in the city’s north end that left at least four people injured.
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NDP MP says Conservative backbencher threatened him over finger-pointing OTTAWA — A New Democrat member of Parliament is accusing a Conservative MP of bullying him over an alleged finger-pointing incident in the House of Commons. Toronto-area MP Dan Harris says he saw International Trade Minister Ed Fast make a gun gesture with his hand at NDP colleague Niki Ashton after she asked a question in the Commons. Shortly after Harris raised the finger-pointing issue as a point of order, he says B.C. Conservative MP Ron Cannan approached him on the NDP side of the House and had to be physically restrained. Cannan, however, denied Harris’s version of events, saying he merely told NDP House leader Peter Julian that Harris should either apologize or repeat his allegation outside the House of Commons. Fast has denied having made any hand gestures toward Ashton and has demanded an apology from Harris. Ashton says that, while she didn’t see Fast do anything, she was “shocked” at what she called a “threat” to her security.
From Paris auction block to B.C. First Nation’s museum, rare artifact comes home
OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau is pledging to repeal a Conservative overhaul of election rules that is being whisked through Parliament in the face of overwhelming expert and political opposition. The Liberal leader vowed Wednesday that, should he become prime minister, he would repeal the sweeping bill “in its entirety” because it is “bad for democracy, it is bad for Canada.” The NDP, which has been leading the parliamentary charge against the reforms, declined to make the same promise, choosing to remain “focused on stopping this bill right now,” in the words of Craig Scott, the party’s democratic reform critic. NDP Leader Tom Mulcair continued that effort in the House of Commons. He threw Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s own words back at him to contend the bill is “fit for a Third World dictatorship” and derided the minister responsible for it, Pierre Poilievre, as “a lightweight.” But Wednesday’s political fireworks did no more to move the government than did all the electoral experts, federal and provincial, domestic and international, who have to date almost unanimously panned the Fair Elec-
tions Act. “The government has brought forward important modifications that we believe have the support of the Canadian people, in particular the idea that one should not vote without being able to produce any ID whatsoever,” Harper told the Commons. “We are strongly committed to this legislation.” Harper ignored Trudeau’s call to allow a free vote on the bill. The Liberal leader effectively urged Conservative backbenchers to defy party discipline. “I’m calling on Conservative members of Parliament to stand up for their constituents, to stand up for Canadians, to stand against their leadership and vote in a free vote against this terrible piece of legislation,” he said outside the Commons. Tory backbenchers, however, do not appear inclined to buck the party line. As they emerged from a Conservative caucus meeting Wednesday, MP after MP pledged enthusiastic support for the bill. “I love the bill the way it is,” said Toronto-area MP Costas Menegakis. Experts, including chief electoral officer Marc Mayrand, have said the bill could disenfranchise tens of thousands of voters; slow investigations into breaches of election laws; give an
unfair financial advantage to rich, established parties; seriously erode the independence of the elections watchdog agency; and undermine the faith of Canadians in the fairness of the electoral system. The government has limited Commons debate and refused to hold cross-country hearings on the bill as it pushes to have it enacted by the time Parliament recesses for the summer in late June. Mulcair dredged up a 1996 quote from Harper who, as a Reform MP, railed against the Liberal government of day for limiting debate on changes to the Canada Elections Act — reforms his party actually agreed with in principle. “Using time allocation for electoral law, doing it quickly and without the consent of the other political parties, is the kind of dangerous application of electoral practices that we are more likely to find in Third World countries,” Harper said then. Mulcair asked the PM whether he still stood by his 1996 statement. Harper did not acknowledge his former views or directly respond to Mulcair’s question. He posited that most Canadians “clearly believe” it’s appropriate to require voters to produce ID and urged opposition MPs to listen to them.
Peladeau, Drainville touted for leadership of PQ BY THE CANADIAN PRESS
on election night when some who have been touted as contenders addressed them before their defeated leader spoke. In a twist that seemed to come out of Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar,” Pierre Karl Peladeau, Jean-Francois Lisee, Bernard Drainville and Nicole Leger came to praise Marois before she buried her own political career a few moments later. Lisee and Leger extolled Marois’ qualities and the party’s determination to fight on, while Drainville and Peladeau made a pitch to sovereigntist hearts Peladeau insisted the PQ caucus would continue to “defend the interests of Quebecers and the country” while Drainville was even more forceful, giving a stemwinder speech on the virtues of the goal to make Quebecers masters of their own destiny. “We will never abandon it — never,” he said before leading the crowd in a
MONTREAL — Now that Pauline ALERT BAY, B.C. — A rare cultural Marois has tendered her resignation artifact has been returned to a remote as Parti Quebecois leader, the quesB.C. First Nation, thanks to a grant tion within the battered sovereigntist from the federal government. party is who will be the right person to The Chilkat ceremonial blanket rebuild it. was recently discovered on the aucIt won’t be easy. The PQ suffered tion block in Paris and was purchased one of its worst defeats since the 1970s by the U’mista Cultural Society with a on Monday night when Liberal Leader $27,368 grant from Canadian Heritage. Philippe Couillard won a majority govMade some time between 1865 and ernment. 1871, the blanket is now on display at Two-thirds of Quebecers also flatly the U’mista Museum in Alert Bay, on say they’re not interested in another the northern tip of Vancouver Island. sovereignty referendum, one of the No one from U’mista was available party’s main goals. to comment Wednesday. CEO Sarah The PQ’s interim leader is to be anHolland said in a statement that the nounced on Thursday night. Nobody blanket’s return ensures the art form has come forward yet to claim the percan be passed on to future generations. manent job Marois won by acclamation The blanket is the work of Anin 2007. isalaga, also known as Mary Ebbets, a However, PQ members seemed to Tlingit woman whose chieftain father get a preview of a few possible choices arranged her marriage to a Hudson’s Bay Company trader in the mid-19th century. She and Robert Hunt settled in Fort Rupert, or Tsaxis, where they ran the company store and where she introduced the art of Chilkat weaving to the Kwakwa-ka’wakw nations. “For descendants of Includes: Anisalaga, this blanket is a direct link to their ancestors,” the society said on a Facebook page dedicated to the repatriation. “Her blankets have been scattered across the globe, so bringing this blanket home is a way of honouring Anisalaga and reaffirming the connection of family members to their ancestors and history. Made of cedar bark and naturally dyed APPOINTMENTS ARE RECOMMENDED, mountain goat wool, the BUT NOT NECESSARY blankets take up to a Most vehicles. See in store for details. year of full-time work to complete. Adorned with intricate designs depictCanadian Tire #329 C Canadian Tire #645 ing events, people and spiritual beliefs, they are 2510 Gaetz Ave. 300, 6380 - 50 Ave. worn in ceremonies and Red Deer, AB Red Deer, AB dances among aboriginal groups along the B.C. and 403-342-2222 403-346-1497 Alaska coasts.
chant of “we want a country.” Lisee, Drainville and Peladeau have often been mentioned as eventual successors to Marois, although it has also been suggested Peladeau might not have the patience to toil in Opposition and rebuild a shattered party after so many years as a corporate titan. He has mused he would be an ideal negotiator for Quebec with Canada after a sovereigntist referendum win although his polarizing reputation with many — including the PQ’s socialdemocratic wing — is of someone who relies more on lockouts to resolve contract disputes. That seems to cancel out the benefit of his hefty business credentials with the PQ’s left wing, although others profess a bigger knock against him. They say his fist-pumping, enthusiastic embracing of an independent Quebec at his campaign launch on March 9 started the PQ election effort’s careening skid into the ditch.
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Functionality of a sport ute without the boxy look engine plant in Anna, Ohio. Honda Crosstour 2010 to 2013 A unique feature of this clever The Honda Crosstour, introduced for engine is its Variable Cylinder the 2010 model year, is a stylish and Management (VCM) system that more versatile hatchback version of can seamlessly turn off one bank its Accord stable mate. of cylinders when power demand Taller than its sedan counterpart, is light, or transform it into a V4 the Crosstour has more ground A good vehicle for medium loads. Max power clearance, a cavernous cargo area and it’s available in both front-drive match for an outdoor output is 271 horsepower and 254 ft-lb of torque. Its city/highway fuel and all-wheel-drive editions. or active lifestyle economy rating is 11.7/7.2 and A good vehicle match for an owner. the all-wheel-drive system adds an outdoor or active lifestyle owner, extra 0.8 L/100km. Crosstour retains the fuel economy Bob McHugh A higher roofline translates into a and nice riding virtues of an Accord significantly more spacious cabin and adds the flexible storage that provides extra headroom for taller occupants. options and the functionality of a utility vehicle, Handy release levers in its rear cargo area allow without the “boxy� design drawback. users to fold-down the rear seats remotely, when Prices seem higher than the sedan because every extra cargo space is needed. Seat-up cargo Crosstour comes with a comparable level of volume is 729 litres (25.7 cu-ft) and there’s equipment as the EX-L (top-line) edition of the another 54 litres (1.9 cu-ft) in a large under-floor sedan. It also comes with a 3.5-litre V6 engine storage box. mated to a five-speed automatic transmission (no 4-cylinder 2010 to 2012). Called a J-series engine, The Crosstour was largely unchanged for the 2011 model year and other than the addition of this 4-valve/cylinder, and 60-degree V6 also has a standard rear view camera, it was status quo variable valve timing and it’s built at a Honda
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Prices vary depending on a used vehicle’s condition, mileage, usage and history. A complete mechanical check should always be performed by a reliable auto technician prior to purchase. Recalls on the 2010 to 2013 Honda Crosstour: 2010 – A bearing problem inside the automatic transmission may cause an electronic short circuit that causes the engine to stall. Additionally, broken pieces may become lodged in the parking pawl resulting in the vehicle rolling after the driver has placed the gear selector in the Park position. Dealers will update the automatic transmission control module software. 2012 - The side curtain airbag inflators may be faulty and one or both airbags may not deploy as intended. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both side curtain airbag assemblies. 2013 - The fuel tank may have been manufactured incorrectly and could leak fuel. Dealers will replace the fuel tank. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca
Secrets of the Chevrolet Camaro
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One of North America’s favorite pony cars, the Camaro has an interesting past with more than a few buried facts and secrets hiding just below the radar.
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1. The Camaro was almost called the Panther — It took a while for Chevrolet to come up with a final name for the Camaro. For quite some time it was referred to internally as the Chevrolet Panther. In end, Chevy’s preference for names beginning with a “Câ€? won out, and the Panther name died as part of an elaborate PR campaign. 2. The Camaro was actually Canadian — like William Shatner and Michael J. Fox, the seemingly All-American Camaro was actually stealth Canadian. From 1993-2002, the Camaro and its twin, the Pontiac Firebird, were built in St. ThĂŠrèse, Quebec, a Montreal suburb.
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3. “Camaro� means nothing — The name was actually a contrived Rob Sass moniker, much like “Camry� and “Corolla.� Although some claim that it is French slang for “friend,� neither the GM product people (nor most French-speakers, for that matter) are aware of this.
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4. “Outpacedâ€? the Mustang — Although the Camaro came 2½ years after the Mustang and was often outsold by the Mustang, it has a healthy lead in the Indianapolis 500. The Camaro has been the official pace car at Indy six times, versus just three for the Mustang. Only the Corvette (12) has paced more 500s than the Camaro. 5. Current Base V-6 Puts V-8s of old to shame — Amazing as it may seem, the 2013 base six-cylinder engine, at 323 hp, puts out more ponies than the most powerful small-block V-8 in the original car (295 hp). In fact, it probably makes nearly as much power as the fiercest big block V-8 of 1967, the 396 cubic inch, 375 hp. In modern “net horsepowerâ€? (measured with mufflers and accessories hooked up), the new six and the old big-block V-8 are probably just about even. Hagerty’s employees just recently finished a full restoration of a 1969 Camaro SS. To find out more about the restoration process or where the Camaro is now please visit our Comeback Camaro page on Hagerty.ca. Rob Sass is the vice-president of content for Hagerty Insurance. Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance. Learn more at hagerty.ca
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Stabbing spree stuns high school STUDENT FLASHED 2 KNIVES, INJURED 21 PEOPLE BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Alex Hribal, the suspect in the stabbings at the Franklin Regional High School near Pittsburgh, is taken from a district magistrate after he was arraigned on charges in the attack on Wednesday in Export, Pa. Authorities say Hribal has been charged after allegedly stabbing and slashing at least 21 people, mostly students, in the crowded halls of his suburban Pittsburgh high school Wednesday. “The fire alarm being pulled probably assisted with the evacuation of the school and that was a good thing that that was done,” Seefeld said. The district serves about 3,600 students who live in the bedroom communities of Murrysville, Export and Delmont. Parents and former students say the school, which
doesn’t have metal detectors but does spot searches when security officials deem it necessary, generally does a good job of keeping students safe. “I think the school reacted as fast . . . as possible,” said Rich Nickel, whose daughter, Jenna, 16, is a sophomore. “It’s obviously a (lone) individual’s act.”
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ONE CHILD DIES FROM INJURIES BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WINTER PARK, Fla. — A car smashed into an Orlando-area day care Wednesday, killing a girl and injuring 14 others, at least a dozen of them children, officials said. Authorities were searching for the driver of the SUV that started the chain reaction crash then left the scene. Florida Highway Patrol spokesman Wanda Diaz said a girl died at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, but she didn’t have any more information on her. One person at the hospital was in critical condition and five others were in serious condition, said spokeswoman Katie Dagenais. In all, 13 people were hospitalized and two others were treated at the scene, said John Mulhall, a spokesman for the Orange County Fire Rescue. Several of the injured at the KinderCare building in Winter Park were reported to be in “very, very serious condition,” Diaz said. Diaz said the Toyota Solara convertible had gone out of control after it was struck by a Dodge Durango, jumped a curb and smashed into the day care, breaking through the wall and into the building. That driver was not hurt. The Durango left the scene but was located almost two hours later after it had been abandoned at a home. The highway patrol said it is looking for
26-year-old Robert Corchado, who has been arrested eight times since 2000, according to Florida Department of Law Enforcement records. Troopers said he was the driver of the Durango, but wouldn’t say how they established that. Troopers said Corchado may be trying to leave the area, and troopers and deputies headed to Orlando International Airport to look for him. A man answered the phone for a number listed to Corchado and hung up when he was asked, “May I speak to Robert Corchado.” “Please keep a lookout and let us know if you see anything,” said Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs said. Jacobs called the crash an “absolute tragedy and disaster.” Local television footage showed small children and infants in cribs taken outside on the day care’s playground and several of the injured were carried out on stretchers. The highway patrol reported that the injured were taken to five different hospitals. Late Wednesday afternoon parents could be seen waiting to pick up their children, and then clutching them in their arms as they were escorted to their vehicles by authorities. The day care’s website says the centre provides childcare and learning opportunities for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old and has been in the community for over 25 years.
Planes, ships zero in on underwater signals BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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PERTH, Australia — Planes and ships hunting for the missing Malaysian jetliner zeroed in on a targeted patch of the Indian Ocean on Thursday, after a navy ship picked up underwater signals that are consistent with a plane’s black box. Thursday’s search zone was the smallest yet in the monthlong search for Flight 370 — 57,923 square kilometres of ocean — and comes a day after the Australian official in charge of the search expressed hope that crews were closing in on the “final resting place” of the vanished jet. Angus Houston, who is co-ordinating the search off Australia’s west coast, said Wednesday that equipment on the Australian vessel Ocean Shield had picked up two sounds from deep below the surface on Tuesday, and an analysis of two other sounds detected in the same general area on Saturday showed they were consistent with a plane’s flight recorders, or “black boxes.”
“I’m now optimistic that we will find the aircraft, or what is left of the aircraft, in the not-too-distant future,” Houston said Wednesday. No further sounds had been picked up overnight, Houston’s search co-ordination centre said Thursday. But the Ocean Shield was continuing its hunt, slowly dragging a U.S. navy pinger locator through the ocean’s depths. Meanwhile, 14 planes and 13 ships were looking for floating debris across the search zone, which extends from 2,280 kilometres northwest of Perth, and China’s Haixun 01 was using underwater acoustic equipment to search for signals in an area several hundred kilometres south of the Ocean Shield. A “large number of objects” had been spotted by searchers combing the area on Wednesday, but the few that had been retrieved by search vessels were not believed to be related to the missing plane.
Suspected rebels kill 2 Indian paramilitary soldiers ahead of voting PATNA, India — Police say suspected Maoist rebels have blown up a jeep carrying paramilitary soldiers, killing two and wounding three others hours before voting began in eastern Bihar state in the third phase of India’s national elections. Police officer Jitendra Rana says the soldiers were patrolling a forest in a rebel stronghold in Munger district when a landmine went off early Thursday. The area is 225 kilometres southeast of Patna, the state capital. However, voting remained unaffected and started as scheduled, Rana said.
Afghan criminal investigation begins in killing of AP photographer and wounding of AP reporter KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghan central government authorities on Wednesday began questioning the police commander who killed an Associated Press photographer and wounded an AP reporter, a day after he was transferred by helicopter to the capital — a rare case in which an Afghan officer or soldier who shot a foreigner was captured alive. Local security officials who spoke with the suspect after he was first detained said he seemed a calm, pious man who may have come under the influence of Islamic extremists calling for vengeance against foreigners over drone strikes.
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Toronto Blue Jays Melky Cabrera scores at home plate after a single from Maicer Izturis against Houston Astros during fifth inning baseball action in Toronto on Wednesday. Morrow allowed five hits and three earned runs in his first quality start since May 5th, 2013. It was the first time he had struck out at least nine batters in a game since an 11-strikeout performance against the Minnesota Twins on Oct. 3, 2012. “I thought he was very aggressive tonight and he had that look about him too,” said Toronto manager John Gibbons. “I mean he was confident, but that’s what he’s capable of doing ... it’s something to build off of.”
Toronto’s timely hitting and some poor defensive play by the Astros helped the Blue Jays score three runs in the fifth. Cabrera singled, stole second and scored on a single by Izturis. Jose Bautista walked and the runners advanced when Edwin Encarnacion grounded out weakly to the firstbase side. After Adam Lind was intentionally walked to load the bases, Navarro hit a tailor-made double play ball to Matt Dominguez but the third baseman made an errant throw that allowed two
runs to score. The Astros did all of their damage in the sixth inning. Fowler singled to centre and Presley followed with a two-run homer to deep right-centre field. Altuve tripled and scored when Carter grounded out. Encarnacion made a nice play at first base by shorthopping a chopper from Marc Krauss and stepping on the bag for the third out.
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Usmanee taking on top-ranked fighter MOVING UP A WEIGHT CLASS ON SHORT NOTICE TO FIGHT ON LAS VEGAS CARD SATURDAY BY DOUG ROWE SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE
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For most fighters, stepping into the ring on short notice against a No. 1 contender would be a daunting task. But for Arash Usmanee, whose will was forged as a child in war-torn Afghanistan, fighting Ray Beltran as part of the co-main event on the Manny Pacquiao-Tim Bradley undercard this Saturday in Las Vegas is an opportunity that he could not turn down. “I am a warrior, and this is a fight,” explained Usmanee, 20-1-1 with 10 knockouts. “It was perfect! . . . I had to decide if I was in shape enough to go 12 hard rounds against a tough guy at a higher weight. I thought about it and talked to my trainer and I accepted the fight.” Beltran, 28-6-1 with 17 KO’s, was originally scheduled to fight former WBO super featherweight champion Roman Martinez. Martinez got sick and pulled out at the last minute, leaving Top Rank scrambling for an opponent nine days before the big card. Part of the Red Deer boxer’s motivation to take the fight was the fact
that he has been working intensely with a new trainer, Gil Martinez, who replaced Eddie Mustafa Mohammed. “He is awesome, he is amazing,” explained Usmanee. “He is honestly one of the best trainers, I have ever, I have ever seen in boxing . . . He makes you a better athlete, a better boxer, he teaches you to hit without getting hit, and to hit hard without getting hit at all. That is his method of teaching and it is very good and I really enjoy the training. We are ready for this fight.” Usmanee is not worried about the 12-round distance, because even though he hasn’t had a camp to prepare for the bout, he has been working with Martinez four hours a day, six days a week, for eight weeks. He is also not worried about moving up a weight division to take on the No. 1 ranked WBO lightweight in the world, because his last two opponents — Argenis Mendez and Rances Barthelemy — were exceptionally large super-featherweights. Usmanee is also the former WBC Continental Americas lightweight champion, almost shutting out Chris Howard — in Howard’s hometown of Atlanta — to win the title. The former five-time Canadian ama-
teur champion sees his bout for the WBO NABO lightweight championship — on HBO pay-per-view from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas — as a tremendous battle of wills. “He is a Mexican, he is a tough guy. He moves forward, he hits hard and takes a good shot,” explained Usmanee. “When you look at my style, I am pretty much like a Mexican. It is going to be a clash, like a tsunami and a hurricane colliding.” The similarity between the two fighters goes beyond just style, both are 32 years old, both five-foot-eight, and both experienced controversial draws against world champions in their last fights — Beltran with a draw against WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns last September, and Usmanee against WBA superfeatherweight champion Mendez, in August. “They know very well what they are getting into,” said Usmanee. “They took their time deciding on whether or not to take the bout. They know, and they will come prepared. I think they know that I am a more difficult fight for them than Martinez.” Doug Rowe is a Red Deer freelance writer
Weir teaching DeLaet the finer points of Augusta Mike Weir gracious in teaching Graham DeLaet thing or two about Augusta: Cox
tee shot on the par-3 16th, then holed the next one in one sure stroke to the delight of the considerable crowd assembled to watch the warm-ups for AUGUSTA, GA.—“It’s easy kid. Just this year’s Tiger-less Masters. do it like that.” “It was an electric feeling,” said DeThat’s most definitely not what Mike Laet. “It got a smile out of us, for sure.” Weir said to Graham DeWeir said it was his first Laet on the 16th hole of hole-in-one of any kind at the Augusta National on course that made his career. Tuesday. “It was kind of cool beIn fact, the 2003 Mascause from that hole, you ters champion said he can just watch it and see it was going out of his way go right in,” he said. “If you during a practice round count that one, it would be shared by the two Cana10. But I’m not counting that dians not to overload Deone.” Laet with information or The roar of the crowd, advice or to do anything needless to say, gave DeLaet to make DeLaet’s first a shiver and a sense of what Masters experience any it might be like if he can proDAMIEN more intimidating than it duce magic this week. COX otherwise might be. “Something special always Then came the hole-inseems to happen down the one. Or rather, the “mulstretch here,” he said. “Hopeligan” hole-in-one. fully I can be the guy.” On a day when the golf course was With world No. 1 Tiger Woods not in still drying out from the torrential rain attendance this year after undergoing of the day before, Weir missed his first exactly the same kind of back surgery
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DeLaet underwent several years ago, the focus has shifted to the chances of three players possibly using this tournament to overtake Woods, as well as the record number of Masters rookies. DeLaet, a native of Weyburn, Sask., currently ranked No. 30 in the world, won’t be lonely as he takes on the history and ghosts of Augusta. A boisterous group of pals from his home province, dubbed “Graham’s Gangsters,” are down here making a week of supporting their friend. “He’s still the same Graham,” said Lee Fairbairn of Saskatoon. The “gangsters” were up until 7 a.m. on Tuesday morning enjoying adult beverages and playing cribbage, but then were on the course when Weir and DeLaet teed off around 10:30. “I’ve still got to make sure I’m doing the right things,” smiled DeLaet when asked about his supporters, all of who are wearing green t-shirts with DeLaet’s likeness on the front and a yellow flagpole on the back reading “Weyburn.” “I’m not avoiding them but . . . I can’t party with those guys even on a good
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day.” DeLaet, who will start the tournament in a threesome with 2008 Masters champion Trevor Immelman, is now Canada’s best hope at this event. And right from the first tee on Tuesday you could see Weir talking to his countryman and offering all sorts of tips and ideas on a course that always has a few new curves to throw at the players. This year, in one change, there’s no longer the towering Eisenhower Tree to cause trouble on the 17th after it was destroyed during an ice storm this winter. Instead, there was a small pine cone showing its former location to curiosity seekers. “He was giving me guidance on a few things that other players had given him, guys like Jack (Nicklaus) and Freddy (Couples),” said DeLaet. “That’s one of the cool things out here, that guys kind of pass things along. You go to a regular tournament and guys kind of keep things secretive. But for whatever reasons, out here you just pass the torch along.
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Raiders edge Cougars for berth Monahan scores into Tier I handball provincials shootout BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF Raiders 16 Cougars 15 No matter which team won, the zone high school boy’s team handball final was a perfect way to prepare for the provincial Tier I championships. “It was, we couldn’t ask for anything better,” agreed Lindsay Thurber Raiders head coach Yvonne Bauer following an entertaining 16-15 victory over the Notre Dame Cougars at LTCHS Wednesday. The Raiders looked as if they would have an easy test, grabbing a 14-9 lead, but following a time out the Cougars stormed back to eventually take a 15-14 lead. Raiders star Jarrett Zilinski scored his fourth goal of the game with just over a minute to play, then Jeremiah Huo notched what proved to be the winner with 30 seconds remaining. “It was a great game,” said Cougars head coach Dale Henderson. “Both teams were great in spots and bad in others, but that’s the nature of the sport, there’s ups and downs.” It was a defensive change by Bauer with five minutes remaining in the game that turned the tide in the Raiders favour and allowed them to shut down the Cougars offence. “This group is the first I’ve been able to teach different styles of defence and that made a difference for sure,” she said. “I started the man-to-man defence and it worked. I think if we didn’t change Notre Dame would have won. They have a strong team.” Henderson agreed. “I thought our defence got us back in the game and even got us ahead, but their defence got us in the end. It’s tough because we’ve only been going for less than four weeks. We never saw that aggressive style of defence before.” Bauer started the program in 2010 when the provincials were in Red Deer. “We won bronze that first year with no experience and won bronze again last year,” she said. “We’ve been to the provincials every year.” The Raiders have more experience than the Cougars, who are only in their second year. “We have five players back,” said Bauer. “We had all Grade 12s last year ex-
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Lindsay Thurber Raider Jeremiah Huo jumps up to fire a shot around a Notre Dame Cougar going for the block during the final of the zone tournament held at Lindsay Thurber Wednesday. cept for Keegan (MacDonald) who was our goalie,” said Henderson. “This year Keegan moved out and has come a long way. Next year we have between eight and 11 players back.” Zilinski and MacDonald were the key players for both teams. “Both teams tried their best to keep them out of the play,” added Henderson. Alister Mahood also had four goals for the Raiders while Matt Graham added three. Nic Walker had four goals and Adam Abraham three for the Cougars.
Both teams got outstanding goaltending with Al-Hasan Al-Sammarie in net for the Raiders and Roberto Mkumbukwa for the Cougars, who reached the final with a 22-11 victory over the Wetaskiwin Sabres. MacDonald had six goals and Michael Ozga four for the Cougars and Simon Kelm five for the Sabres. ● The girl’s zone final, between the Raiders and Cougars, is Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at LTCHS . . . The Tier I provincials are at Eastglen in Edmonton with the Tier II finals in Bentley. Both go April 24-26. drode@reddeeradvocate.com
Flames 4 Kings 3 SO CALGARY — Sean Monahan scored his 21st goal and also notched the shootout winner Wednesday night as the red-hot Calgary Flames beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 for their fourth straight victory. Tied 1-1 after three shooters with Marian Gaborik scoring for L.A. and Jiri Hudler responding for Calgary, Monahan improved his record in shootouts to 5-for-8 on the season, firing a shot past Jonathan Quick for his fourth shootout winner. Karri Ramo then clinched the victory with a stop on Mike Richards. The Flames goaltender made 41 saves in regulation, and added a huge stop in overtime as Jarret Stoll tried to jam the puck over Ramo’s outstretched pad but couldn’t despite repeated attempts. T.J. Galiardi and Matt Stajan also scored for Calgary (35-38-7), which has won seven of their last 10. Stoll, Anze Kopitar and Jordan King scored for Los Angeles (45-28-7). The playoff-bound Kings, locked into third spot in the Pacific Division, are winless in four of their last five. Trailing 3-0 at one point, the Kings got tied the game 3-3 at 12:18 of the third, taking advantage of a turnover in the Flames end by Calgary’s rookie winger Bryce Van Brabant, playing in his fifth career game. After Van Brabant clearing attempt was intercepted at the Flames blueline, Jake Muzzin’s shot was deflected in by King, who was screening Ramo. It was the 15th goal of the season for King and his third in his last four games. The left-winger had missed the previous four games with an undisclosed injury. On the heels of eight consecutive road wins, Los Angeles has just one point to show for the first three games of a four-game road trip, which wraps up Thursday in Edmonton.
Cudillo twins students of the sweet science BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR The Cudillo twins, Lester and Lowie, are not only talented boxers, they’re also super dedicated to the sweet science. “The first thing is, they’re very determined young men,” said Dennis Ejack, the co-coach of the 16-year-old Red Deer and District Boxing Club brothers. “What they want is to be boxers. “Quite often as a coach of elites athletes, like these guys are, what you’re doing is pushing them to go running or pushing them to do this or that. These kids do it on their own, they do more than I ask them to do. These guys work on boxing six days a week, sometimes seven. And it’s not because we ask that of them, it’s because they want to do it.” The twins, who relocated to Red Deer from the Philippines six years ago and have boxed for two years, will compete in the Alberta championships Saturday and Sunday at the Westerner Harvest Centre. Both are current provincial open champions — Lester in the 118-pound class and Lowie in the 128-pound division. In addition, both have won provincial Golden Gloves and Diamond Gloves titles and both struck gold in the Alberta Winter Games in February in Banff and Canmore, with each winning twice by technical knockout. “The Winter Games is a huge tournament. That, in our opinion, is like teaching these kids what Olympics is like,” said Ejack. “You sleep in an athletes village and you eat together with everybody else.” Lester is big on the sport not only because of the success he’s enjoyed, but also . . . “It’s fun and it’s challenging,” he said. “You have something to do. You don’t get bored.” Added Lowie: “It’s a legal way of fighting someone. You don’t get in trouble.” For both bothers, their homeland heritage is front and centre. “Manny Pacquiao inspired me,” said Lester, in reference to the great Filipino boxer. “He used to be very poor and steal cigarettes. When he joined boxing he became famous and unstoppable. I decided I want to be like him.” The Cudillos are intent on taking their boxing skills to the greatest amateur stage, and perhaps beyond. “I want to go to the Olympics and win a gold (medal),” said Lester. “I’m planning to do that as well,” said Lowie. “But I’m not really sure what to do with my life yet.” While both brothers are turning heads with their dexterity inside of the ring, they’re different fighters. “When they started, their style was the same because we didn’t know anything about them,” said Ejack. “But as time went on Lowie got a big bigger and now we want to keep his punch count high because amateur boxing is
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Twin brothers Lester and Lowie Cudillo from the Red Deer and District Boxing Club are hoping to add to what has already been a decorated young career for both fighters when they take to the ring for Alberta Championships this weekend at the Westerner harvest Centre. now judged likes the pros, on the 10-9 system. “With Lowie, we tell him not to panic. His counter-punching is out of this world and we really want guys to come at him. Probably the only guy he doesn’t want to come at him is Lester.” Indeed, Lester is not only aggressive, he’s also agile. “Lester is a tremendously fast athlete with a really high punch count and lots of movement, so we’ve got two styles going for us,” said Ejack. “Lester is like Manny Pacquiao, he’s all over you all of the time. Lowie, on the other hand, is like Floyd Mayweather. He’s going to sit there and let the other guy pose and then hit him. If the other guy comes at him he’ll throw some overhand rights and counter-punches. One guy has power, the other has speed.” The brothers each have 15 bouts on their resume. Lester has lost three times, Lowie just once. “If a guy beats us, we come back and beat him. The old belief that you learn more from a loss than a win probably is true,” said Ejack. The Cudillos have no idea of who they will be fighting this weekend, as the bouts won’t be set until Saturday. “We have boxers from 42 provincial clubs coming to Red Deer and they’ll be sorted in terms of age, experience and weight,” said Ejack. “One weight class, like the 152-pound senior open, might be popular and have six fighters. Some divisions may only have one, so we’ll take a boxer and put him in another weight group. We won’t know who we’re boxing until Saturday.” Not that the brothers are concerned about mixing it up with a last-minute opponent. “It doesn’t really matter to me. It’s just important that I get into the ring,”
said Lowie. His sibling wears a symbol on the cuff of his shirt that reads AAA. “It means anybody, anytime, anywhere,” said Lester. “That what we’ve instilled in them — we do not back away from fights,” said Ejack. “We’ll fight anybody any-
where and anytime because that’s how we get better, win or lose. And these guys don’t lose.” The coach isn’t putting any limits on the brothers’ potential. The sky is the limit. “If they do well this weekend, they’ll go to nationals and then hopefully the worlds, and that gets you on the trail to the Olympics, Commonwealth and Pan Am Games,” said Ejack. “The fact that these guys have all the titles they have, all the credentials . . . once they finish with the Olympics, if they do decide to go pro I think doors will open for them, much like they did with (former Red Deer Boxing Club member and now world-class professional) Arash Usmanee.” The other coach working with the twins is their father, Leo. “I work with them in the gym here and Leo works with them at home, in their basement. He’s a first-rate trainer,” said Ejack. “We’re a team, myself, Mr. Cudillo and the boys. We spend so much time together.” Tickets for the weekend provincials, hosted by the local club, are priced at $10 per performance — with bouts starting at 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday and noon Sunday — and can be purchased only at the door. “We’re not selling any advance tickets,” said Ejack. “We’re not out to make money. We want this to be a family event, to let people see what boxing is all about.” For more event details, Ejack can be contacted at 403-342-3846. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com
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SCOREBOARD Local Sports Mayo Edm (cross-checking) 19:56. Shots on goal Edmonton 22 18 11 — 51 Brandon 14 7 10 — 31 Goal — Edmonton: Jarry (L, 7-1-0); Brandon: Papirny (W, 5-3-0). Power plays (goal-chances)Edmonton: 0-4; Brandon: 1-4.
WHL PLAYOFFS Round 2 Edmonton vs Brandon (Edmonton leads series 3-1) Thursday, Apr. 3 Edmonton 5 Brandon 0 Saturday, Apr. 5 Edmonton 3 Brandon 0 Tuesday, Apr. 8 Edmonton 5 Brandon 2 Wednesday, Apr. 9 Brandon 5 Edmonton 2 Friday, Apr. 11 Brandon at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Monday, Apr. 14 x-Edmonton at Brandon, 6 p.m.
Rockets 5, Thunderbirds 2 First Period 1. Seattle, Bear 2 (Maxwell, Hickman) 14:22 (pp). Penalties — Lees Kel (kneeing) 5:11, Smith Sea (high-sticking) 8:34, Lees Kel (hooking) 9:11, Kirkland Kel (interference) 13:20, Elliot Sea (interference) 17:43, Merkley Kel (roughing) 18:15, Wardley Sea (cross-checking) 18:15. Second Period 2. Kelowna, Severson 4 (Lees, Kirkland) 16:11. 3. Kelowna, Linaker 4 (Merkley, Severson) 18:14. Penalties — Wardley Sea (holding) 5:22, Rigby Kel (slashing) 11:56, Olsen Kel (high-sticking) 18:45, Olsen Kel (high-sticking) 18:45. Third Period 4. Kelowna, Tvrdon 5 (Chartier, Bowey) 12:46. 5. Kelowna, Baillie 3 (Bowey) 15:00 (pp). 6. Seattle, McKechnie 1 (Eansor) 15:12. 7. Kelowna, Merkley 2 (Tvrdon, Olsen) 19:33 (-EN. PP). Penalties — Elliot Sea (elbowing) 13:24, Martin Kel (tripping) 17:07, Hickman Sea (slashing) 18:42. Shots on goal Kelowna 18 17 12 — 47 Seattle 13 12 19 — 44 Goal — Kelowna: Cooke (W, 8-1-0); Seattle: Kozun (L, 4-5-0). Power plays (goal-chances)Kelowna: 2-5; Seattle: 1-7.
Medicine Hat vs Kootenay (Kootenay leads series 2-1) Saturday, Apr. 5 Kootenay 4 Medicine Hat 2 Sunday, Apr. 6 Medicine Hat 5 Kootenay 2 Wednesday, Apr. 9 Kootenay 3 Medicine Hat 1 Thursday, Apr. 10 Medicine Hat at Kootenay, 7 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 12 Kootenay at Medicine Hat, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Apr. 14 x-Medicine Hat at Kootenay, 7 p.m. Kelowna vs Seattle (Kelowna wins series 4-0) Thursday, Apr. 3 Kelowna 6 Seattle 2 Saturday, Apr. 5 Kelowna 6 Seattle 3 Tuesday, Apr. 8 Kelowna 5 Seattle 4 Wednesday, Apr. 9 Kelowna 5 Seattle 2
National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts z-Boston 79 53 18 8 114 y-Pittsburgh 80 51 24 5 107 x-Montreal 80 45 27 8 98 x-N.Y. Rangers 80 44 31 5 93 x-Tampa Bay 79 43 27 9 95 x-Philadelphia 79 41 29 9 91 x-Columbus 80 42 31 7 91 x-Detroit 80 38 27 15 91 Washington 79 36 30 13 85 New Jersey 79 34 29 16 84 Toronto 80 38 34 8 84 Ottawa 79 34 31 14 82 Carolina 79 34 34 11 79 N.Y. Islanders 79 31 37 11 73 Florida 80 28 44 8 64 Buffalo 79 21 49 9 51
Portland vs Victoria (Portland leads series 3-1) Friday, Apr. 4 Portland 8 Victoria 2 Saturday, Apr. 5 Portland 6 Victoria 3 Monday, Apr. 7 Victoria 2 Portland 1 Tuesday, Apr. 8 Portland 4 Victoria 3 Thursday, Apr. 10 Victoria at Portland, 8 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 12 x-Portland at Victoria, 8:05 p.m. Wednesday’s summaries Ice 3, Tigers 1 First Period No Scoring. Penalties — Dirk Koo (slashing) 6:28, Bredo MH (delay of game) 8:57, Dirk Koo (slashing) 14:03, Doty MH (tripping) 16:29. Second Period 1. Kootenay, Cable 4 (Valiev, McPhee) 9:03. Penalties —None. Third Period 2. Medicine Hat, Valk 7 (Cox) 7:40. 3. Kootenay, Cable 5 (Reinhart) 16:38 (shorthanded-SH). 4. Kootenay, Cable 6 (Reinhart, Valiev) 19:09 (-EN). Penalties — Koules MH (cross-checking) 4:51, Lewington MH (interference) 7:54, Valiev Koo (tripping) 14:58, Becker MH (roughing) 16:59, Reinhart Koo (inter. on goaltender) 16:59. Shots on goal Medicine Hat 14 11 15 — 40 Kootenay 12 9 9 — 30 Goal — Medicine Hat: Langhamer (L, 5-2-1); Power plays (goal-chances)Medicine Hat: 0-3; Kootenay: 0-4. Wheat Kings 5, Oil Kings 2 First Period 1. Brandon, Nejezchleb 4 (Hawryluk, Quenneville) 6:05. 2. Edmonton, Corbett 3 (Pollock, Kulda) 9:37. 3. Brandon, McGauley 3 (Quenneville, Nejezchleb) 11:35. Penalties — Nejezchleb Bra (hooking) 3:06, Clague Bra (tripping) 12:56, Pollock Edm (slashing) 19:59. Second Period 4. Edmonton, Bertolucci 3 (Eller, Kieser) 7:47. Penalties — Hawryluk Bra (interference) 19:21. Third Period 5. Brandon, Meilleur 2 (unassisted) 6:32 (shorthanded-SH). 6. Brandon, Quenneville 5 (Pilon) 11:28. 7. Brandon, Nejezchleb 5 (Quenneville) 19:07 (-EN. PP). Penalties — Petryk Edm (cross-checking) 1:58, Gabrielle Bra (inter. on goaltender) 6:19, Carroll Edm (roughing) 10:06, Robinson Bra (roughing) 10:06, Kulda Edm (high-sticking) 18:01, Samuelsson Edm (roughing) 18:01, Hunter Bra (roughing) 18:01,
GF 254 244 214 216 232 225 226 218 226 191 229 230 197 216 190 152
GA 171 200 202 191 211 222 211 228 237 201 251 262 219 262 263 238
WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-St. Louis 79 52 20 7 111 246 181 x-Anaheim 79 51 20 8 110 254 202 x-Colorado 79 51 21 7 109 243 210 x-San Jose 79 49 21 9 107 239 192 x-Chicago 80 46 19 15 107 262 209 x-Los Angeles 80 45 28 7 97 200 170 x-Minnesota 80 42 26 12 96 200 197 Dallas 80 39 30 11 89 231 226 Phoenix 79 36 28 15 87 212 225 Nashville 79 35 32 12 82 200 234 Vancouver 79 35 33 11 81 187 213 Winnipeg 80 35 35 10 80 220 233 Calgary 80 35 38 7 77 205 231 Edmonton 80 28 43 9 65 198 265 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. x-clinched playoff spot; y-clinched division; zclinched conference Tuesday’s Games Minnesota 4, Boston 3, SO Dallas 3, Nashville 2, SO Detroit 4, Buffalo 2 Ottawa 4, N.Y. Islanders 1 N.Y. Rangers 4, Carolina 1 Columbus 4, Phoenix 3, OT Tampa Bay 3, Toronto 0 Philadelphia 5, Florida 2 Washington 4, St. Louis 1 Colorado 4, Edmonton 1
Colorado at Vancouver, 8 p.m. Wednesday’s summaries Flames 4, Kings 3 (SO) First Period 1. Calgary, Galiardi 4 (Cammalleri, Hudler) 11:58. Penalties — None. Second Period 2. Calgary, Monahan 21 (Galiardi) 4:00. 3. Calgary, Stajan 14 (Agostino) 15:28. 4. Los Angeles, Stoll 8 (Voynov, Pearson) 16:09. 5. Los Angeles, Kopitar 26 (Gaborik, Voynov) 16:33. Penalties — None. Third Period 6. Los Angeles, King 15 (Muzzin) 12:18. Penalties — None. Overtime No Scoring. Penalties — None. Shootout — Calgary wins 2-1 Los Angeles : Kopitar miss, Gaborik goal, Carter miss, Richards miss. Calgary : Colborne miss, Cammalleri miss, Hudler goal, Monahan goal. Shots on goal Los Angeles 11 15 13 5 — 44 Calgary 7 6 5 0 — 18 Goal — Los Angeles: Quick (LO, 27-17-3); Calgary: Ramo (W, 17-13-4). Power plays (goal-chances) — Los Angeles: 0-0; Calgary: 0-0. Blue Jackets 3, Stars 1 First Period 1. Columbus, Horton 5 (Calvert, Wisniewski) :00. 2. Columbus, Anisimov 22 (unassisted) 1:33. 3. Columbus, Letestu 11 (Johansen, Savard) 13:27 (pp). Penalties — Horcoff Dal (high-sticking) 9:43, Skille Clb (interference) 16:53, Letestu Clb (delay of game) 19:54. Second Period No Scoring. Penalties — Horcoff Dal (holding) 14:04, Wisniewski Clb (interference) 20:00. Third Period 4. Dallas, Daley 8 (Benn, Seguin) 8:39 (pp). Penalties — Atkinson Clb (hooking) 6:50. Shots on goal Columbus 12 11 2 — 25 Dallas 8 8 18 — 34 Goal — Columbus: Bobrovsky (W, 31-20-5); Dallas: Thomas (L, 18-23-4). Power plays (goal-chances) — Columbus: 1-3; Dallas: 1-4. Blackhawks 3, Canadiens 2 (OT) First Period No Scoring. Penalties — Briere Mtl (hooking) 16:06. Second Period No Scoring. Penalties — None. Third Period 1. Montreal, Weise 6 (Gorges, Bourque) 7:31. 2. Chicago, Morin 4 (Brookbank) 10:34. 3. Montreal, Bouillon 2 (Vanek, Desharnais) 10:56. 4. Chicago, Hossa 29 (Sharp, Handzus) 19:12. Penalties — Bouillon Mtl (holding) 16:02. Overtime 5. Chicago, Sharp 34 (Keith, Hossa) :43. Penalties — None. Shots on goal by Montreal 13 10 6 1 — 30 Chicago 11 6 10 1 — 28 Goal — Montreal: Budaj (LO, 10-8-3); Chicago: Crawford (W, 32-15-10). Power plays (goal-chances) — Montreal: 0-0; Chicago: 0-2. Penguins 4, Red Wings 3 (SO) First Period 1. Detroit, Jurco 8 (Alfredsson, Helm) 10:41. Penalties — Gibbons Pgh (high-sticking) 2:11, Jokinen Pgh (stick holding) 11:45, Quincey Det (holding) 19:39. Second Period 2. Pittsburgh, Neal 25 (Crosby, Martin) 9:03 (pp). 3. Detroit, Kindl 2 (Tatar, Nyquist) 14:22. 4. Pittsburgh, Neal 26 (Niskanen, Martin) 16:42 (pp). Penalties — Glendening Det (interference) 8:39, Legwand Det (high-sticking) 16:26. Third Period 5. Pittsburgh, Jokinen 19 (Letang, Niskanen) 9:17. 6. Detroit, Sheahan 7 (Kronwall) 18:45. Penalties — Lashoff Det (holding) 15:46. Overtime No Scoring. Penalties — None. Shootout — Pittsburgh wins 1-0 Detroit : Alfredsson miss, Datsyuk miss, Tatar miss. Pittsburgh : Neal miss, Crosby miss, Jokinen goal. Shots on goal Detroit 13 9 12 3 — 37 Pittsburgh 4 6 10 4 — 24 Goal — Detroit: Gustavsson (LO, 16-5-4); Pittsburgh: Fleury (W, 39-18-4). Power plays (goal-chances) — Detroit: 0-2; Pittsburgh: 2-4.
Wednesday’s Games Pittsburgh 4, Detroit 3, SO Calgary 4, Los Angeles 3, SO Chicago 3, Montreal 2, OT Columbus 3, Dallas 1 San Jose at Anaheim, late Thursday’s Games Buffalo at N.Y. Rangers, 5 p.m. Washington at Carolina, 5 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Montreal, 5:30 p.m. New Jersey at Ottawa, 5:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Tampa Bay, 5:30 p.m. Toronto at Florida, 5:30 p.m. Phoenix at Nashville, 6 p.m. St. Louis at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Boston at Winnipeg, 6 p.m. Los Angeles at Edmonton, 7:30 p.m.
Baseball Toronto Tampa Bay Baltimore Boston New York Detroit Cleveland Kansas City Chicago Minnesota Oakland Seattle Los Angeles Texas Houston
American League East Division W L Pct 5 4 .556 5 5 .500 4 5 .444 4 5 .444 4 5 .444 Central Division W L Pct 4 2 .667 5 4 .556 4 4 .500 4 5 .444 3 5 .375 West Division W L Pct 5 3 .625 5 3 .625 4 5 .444 4 5 .444 3 6 .333
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GB — 1/2 1 1 1 GB — 1/2 1 1 1/2 2 GB — — 1 1/2 1 1/2 2 1/2
Tuesday’s Games Baltimore 14, N.Y. Yankees 5 Texas 10, Boston 7 Cleveland 8, San Diego 6 Toronto 5, Houston 2 Tampa Bay 1, Kansas City 0 Chicago White Sox 15, Colorado 3 L.A. Dodgers 3, Detroit 2, 10 innings Seattle 5, L.A. Angels 3 Wednesday’s Games Cleveland 2, San Diego 0, 1st game Oakland 7, Minnesota 4, 11 innings Kansas City 7, Tampa Bay 3 Colorado 10, Chicago White Sox 4 San Diego 2, Cleveland 1, 2nd game Boston 4, Texas 2 Baltimore 5, N.Y. Yankees 4 Toronto 7, Houston 3 L.A. Angels 2, Seattle 0 Detroit at L.A. Dodgers, late Thursday’s Games Oakland (Straily 0-1) at Minnesota (Pelfrey 0-1), 11:10 a.m. Boston (Buchholz 0-0) at N.Y. Yankees (Pineda 0-1), 5:05 p.m. Houston (Keuchel 0-1) at Toronto (Dickey 1-1), 5:07 p.m. Cleveland (Salazar 0-0) at Chicago White Sox (Danks 0-0), 6:10 p.m.
Washington Atlanta Miami New York Philadelphia Milwaukee Pittsburgh St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati Los Angeles San Francisco Colorado San Diego Arizona
National League East Division W L Pct 6 2 .750 5 3 .625 5 4 .556 3 5 .375 3 5 .375 Central Division W L Pct 6 2 .750 5 3 .625 5 4 .556 3 5 .375 3 6 .333 West Division W L Pct 6 3 .667 6 3 .667 5 5 .500 3 6 .333 3 8 .273
GB — 1 1 1/2 3 3 GB — 1 1 1/2 3 3 1/2 GB — — 1 1/2 3 4
Tuesday’s Games Milwaukee 10, Philadelphia 4 San Francisco 7, Arizona 3 Washington 5, Miami 0 Cleveland 8, San Diego 6 N.Y. Mets 4, Atlanta 0 Pittsburgh 7, Chicago Cubs 6 St. Louis 7, Cincinnati 5 Chicago White Sox 15, Colorado 3 L.A. Dodgers 3, Detroit 2, 10 innings
In the bottom of the sixth, Ryan Goins reached on a walk but was later picked off by Williams. Gibbons came out to talk to the umpire but didn’t challenge the call as the replays the Blue Jays saw were inconclusive. Triple-A callup Neil Wagner came on in the seventh inning and retired the Astros in order. Lawrie turned on a 2-1 pitch from Josh Zeid, who relieved Williams after he left the game due to a right groin strain. Toronto reliever Steve Delabar recorded one out in the ninth before taking a liner off his lower right leg. He limped off the field and was replaced by Esmil Rogers, who got the final two outs. Announced attendance was 13,569 and the game took three hours nine minutes to play. The Blue Jays will go for a sweep of the three-game series on Thursday night.
COX: Working “Right when we were walking off the first tee Mike
Tam. Bay 000 100 002 — 3 8 1 Kan. City 000 250 00x — 7 10 0 Odorizzi, B.Gomes (6), Beliveau (7), C.Ramos (8) and Hanigan; Guthrie, Crow (8), K.Herrera (9) and S.Perez. W—Guthrie 2-0. L—Odorizzi 1-1. HRs—Tampa Bay, De.Jennings (1). Kansas City, A.Gordon (1).
Baltimore 030 000 002 — 5 12 0 New York 020 100 001 — 4 10 1 M.Gonzalez, Meek (7), Matusz (8), Tom.Hunter (9) and Wieters; Tanaka, Thornton (8), Warren (8), Kelley (9) and McCann. W—Matusz 1-0. L—Kelley 0-1. Sv—Tom.Hunter (3). HRs—Baltimore, Schoop (1). New York, Beltran (1), K.Johnson (2). Houston 000 003 000 — 3 6 2 Toronto 200 030 20x — 7 10 0 Harrell, Williams (5), Zeid (6) and J.Castro; Morrow, Wagner (7), Delabar (9), Rogers (9) and Navarro. W—Morrow 1-1. L—Harrell 0-2. HRs—Houston, Presley (2). Toronto, Lawrie (1).
Thursday’s Games Pittsburgh (Cole 1-0) at Chicago Cubs (T.Wood 0-1), 12:20 p.m. Miami (Koehler 1-0) at Washington (Strasburg 0-1), 2:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Estrada 0-0) at Philadelphia (Lee 2-0), 5:05 p.m.
JAYS: Inconclusive
Wednesday’s Major League Linescores AMERICAN LEAGUE Oakland 400 000 000 03 — 7 7 0 Minnesota 010 000 012 00 — 413 0 (11 innings) J.Chavez, Doolittle (8), Gregerson (8), Ji.Johnson (9), Otero (9) and Jaso, D.Norris; Hughes, Thielbar (6), Swarzak (8), Duensing (9), Perkins (10), Burton (11) and K.Suzuki. W—Otero 1-0. L—Burton 0-1. HRs—Oakland, D.Norris (2). Minnesota, Kubel (1), Dozier (2).
Texas 000 000 110 — 2 5 1 Boston 001 000 03x — 4 4 0 R.Ross, Ogando (6), Cotts (8) and Chirinos; Peavy, Tazawa (7), A.Miller (8), Uehara (9) and D.Ross. W—A.Miller 1-0. L—Ogando 0-1. Sv—Uehara (2). HRs—Texas, Moreland (1). Boston, D.Ortiz (2).
Wednesday’s Games Cleveland 2, San Diego 0, 1st game Cincinnati 4, St. Louis 0 Colorado 10, Chicago White Sox 4 San Diego 2, Cleveland 1, 2nd game Washington 10, Miami 7 Milwaukee 9, Philadelphia 4 Atlanta 4, N.Y. Mets 3 Chicago Cubs 7, Pittsburgh 5 Detroit at L.A. Dodgers, last Arizona 7, San Francisco 3
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N.Y. Mets (Mejia 1-0) at Atlanta (Hale 0-0), 5:10 p.m. Arizona (Delgado 0-1) at San Francisco (Vogelsong 0-0), 8:15 p.m.
Los Ang. 002 000 000 — 2 7 2 Seattle 000 000 000 — 0 1 0 Richards, J.Smith (8), Frieri (9) and Iannetta; Elias, Leone (6), Beimel (7), Medina (7), Furbush (9) and Zunino. W—Richards 2-0. L—Elias 0-1. Sv—Frieri (1). HRs—Los Angeles, Pujols (2).
Today
● Women’s hockey: Western Shield hosted by Red Deer Bandits; games at 2, 4, 4:30, 6:30 and 7 p.m., Kinsmen Arenas.
Friday
● Women’s hockey: Western Shield hosted by Red Deer Bandits; games at 10 and 10:30 a.m., 12:20, 1, 3, 3:30, 5:30 and 7 p.m., Kinsmen Arenas.
Saturday
● Women’s hockey: Western Shield hosted by Red Deer Bandits; games at 9, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., noon, 2, 2:30, 4:30
and 5 p.m., Kinsmen Arenas. ● Volleyball: U14 girls Division 2 provincials at Sylvan Lake. ● Boxing: Provincial championship at Westerner Harvest Centre.
Sunday ● Volleyball: U14 girls Division 2 provincials at Sylvan Lake. ● Women’s hockey: Western Shield hosted by Red Deer Bandits; games at 10 and 10:30 a.m., (A & B bronzemedal games), 1 and 1:30 p.m. (A and B championships), Kinsmen Arenas. ● Boxing: Provincial championship at Westerner Harvest Centre.
Basketball National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB y-Indiana 54 25 .684 — y-Miami 53 25 .679 1/2 x-Toronto 46 32 .590 7 x-Chicago 46 32 .590 7 x-Brooklyn 43 35 .551 10 x-Charlotte 40 38 .513 13 x-Washington 40 38 .513 13 Atlanta 35 43 .449 18 New York 33 45 .423 20 Cleveland 32 47 .405 22 Detroit 29 50 .367 25 Boston 23 55 .295 30 Orlando 23 55 .295 30 Philadelphia 17 61 .218 36 Milwaukee 14 64 .179 39 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB y-San Antonio 60 18 .769 — y-Oklahoma City 56 21 .727 3 y-L.A. Clippers 55 23 .705 5 x-Houston 52 26 .667 8 x-Portland 51 28 .646 9 Golden State 48 29 .623 11 Dallas 48 31 .608 12 Phoenix 47 31 .603 13 Memphis 46 32 .590 14 Minnesota 39 39 .500 21 Denver 34 44 .436 26 New Orleans 32 46 .410 28 Sacramento 27 52 .342 33 L.A. Lakers 25 53 .321 35 Utah 24 54 .308 36 x-clinched playoff spot; y-clinched division
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Detroit 102, Atlanta 95 Minnesota 110, San Antonio 91 Brooklyn 88, Miami 87 Dallas 95, Utah 83 Oklahoma City 107, Sacramento 92 Houston 145, L.A. Lakers 130 Wednesday’s Games Orlando 115, Brooklyn 111 Charlotte 94, Washington 88, OT Cleveland 122, Detroit 100 Toronto 125, Philadelphia 114 Atlanta 105, Boston 97 Chicago 102, Minnesota 87 Indiana 104, Milwaukee 102 Memphis 107, Miami 102 Phoenix 94, New Orleans 88 Denver 123, Houston 116 Sacramento 99, Portland 100 Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers, late Thursday’s Games San Antonio at Dallas, 6 p.m. Denver at Golden State, 8:30 p.m. Friday’s Games Washington at Orlando, 5 p.m. New York at Toronto, 5 p.m. Atlanta at Brooklyn, 5:30 p.m. Charlotte at Boston, 5:30 p.m. Indiana at Miami, 5:30 p.m. Detroit at Chicago, 6 p.m. Houston at Minnesota, 6 p.m. New Orleans at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at Memphis, 6 p.m. Cleveland at Milwaukee, 6:30 p.m. Phoenix at San Antonio, 6:30 p.m. Portland at Utah, 7 p.m. Golden State at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m.
Transactions Wednesday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX — Activated LHP Craig Breslow from the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Brandon Workman to Pawtucket. CLEVELAND INDIANS — Optioned RHP Vinnie Pestano to Columbus (IL). Recalled RHP Trevor Bauer and RHP Chen-Chang Lee from Columbus. KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Activated RHP Louis Coleman from the 15-day DL. Recalled 2B Johnny Giavotella from Omaha (PCL). Optioned LHP Donnie Joseph and RHP Aaron Brooks to Omaha. LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Placed OF Josh Hamilton on the 15-day DL. Recalled OF J.B. Shuck from Salt Lake (PCL). MINNESOTA TWINS — Placed OF Oswaldo Arcia on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 5. NEW YORK YANKEES — Optioned C Austin Romine to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Recalled RHP Shane Greene from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. SEATTLE MARINERS — Recalled LHP Lucas Luetge from Tacoma (PCL). Placed LHP James Paxton on the 15-day DL. TEXAS RANGERS — Purchased the contract of INF Kevin Kouzmanoff from Round Rock (PCL). TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Recalled RHP Neil Wagner from Buffalo (IL). Optioned RHP Marcus Walden to Buffalo. National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Optioned RHP Pedro Beato to Gwinnett (IL). COLORADO ROCKIES — Recalled INF Josh Rutledge from Colorado Springs (PCL). Optioned RHP Wilton Lopez to Colorado Springs. LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Reinstated RHP Josh Beckett from the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Jose Dominguez to Albuquerque (PCL).
TORONTO RAPTORS THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — The trouble swirling around Jonas Valanciunas didn’t show in his game Wednesday. The Raptors’ sophomore centre scored a career-high 26 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lift Toronto to a 125114 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, less than three days after he was charged with drunk driving. Kyle Lowry topped Toronto (46-32) with 29 points in his first game back after missing three with a bruised kneecap. Patrick Patterson finished
MIAMI MARLINS — Placed RHP Jacob Turner on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Arquimedes Caminero from New Orleans (PCL). BASKETBALL National Basketball Association GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS — Signed C Hilton Armstrong for the remainder of the season. HOUSTON ROCKETS — Recalled F Robert Covington and G Troy Daniels from Rio Grande Valley (NBADL). FOOTBALL National Football League BOSTON BRUINS — Recalled F Ryan Spooner from Providence (AHL). BUFFALO BILLS — Signed P Jake Dombrowski. CAROLINA PANTHERS — Re-signed DT Colin Cole to a one-year contract. NEW YORK JETS — Re-signed LB Garrett McIntyre. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Agreed to terms with OL Rich Ohrnberger on a one-year contract. Canadian Football League SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS — Signed general manager Brendan Taman to a two-year extension through the 2017 season and added the title of vice-president of football operations to his job description. WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed OL Eric Armitage and DB Kevin Prempeh. HOCKEY National Hockey League NEW YORK ISLANDERS — Recalled F Johan Sundstrom from Bridgeport (AHL). TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Recalled G Kristers Gudlevskis from Syracuse (AHL). VANCOUVER CANUCKS — Named Trevor Linden president of hockey operations.
with 17 for the Raptors (45-32), in their fourth straight victory and seventh in eight outings. DeMar DeRozan added 17 points before leaving the game with a minute to play with a nasty gash over his left eye. Toronto was missing starting forward Amir Johnson for the fourth straight game. Henry Sims scored 22 points, Michael Carter-Williams added 19, and Thaddeus Young finished with 16 for the Sixers (17-61). Valanciunas scored the Raptors’ first points of the night, then grabbed a rebound on the Sixers’ first shot, and scored on a thunderous dunk on a pass from DeRozan on Toronto’s next trip down the floor.
FREESTYLE SKIING Toben Spencer-Lang had a pair of bronze medals at the Alberta Freestyle Ski Association final at Marmot Basin in Jasper during the weekend. Spencer-Lang was third in moguls and dual moguls and sixth in slopestyle in the M2 division. Josh Medak was fourth in the M4 slopestyle.
said, ‘Hey, listen, as much as you want to know or as little as you want to know go ahead and ask me.’ “I told him I knew that he is out here working and practising and trying to get hang of things as well, but he says ‘Look, I’ve been here enough. I know my way around.’ ” It certainly says something about Weir that, despite his own struggles of recent years, he was willing to help DeLaet. Their games are very different, with Weir a resourceful leftie and DeLaet a power hitter from the right side. But when it comes to the subtleties and trickery of Augusta, all players have something in common. “I wasn’t overloading him, because our games are so different,” said Weir. “But definitely some of the stuff around the greens is applicable to everybody.” Part of the challenge for DeLaet, along with understanding the course will be a good deal firmer and faster when the tournament begins on Thursday, will be managing his emotions, particularly if he finds himself in contention. “I think any week is like that, but especially at a major, and especially at Augusta,” he said. “That’s one of the things that Mike told me, too. Everybody’s going to battle the exact same things around the course and it’s not necessarily the guy who’s playing the best but the guy who’s controlling his emotions and dealing with those things the best. “That’s going to be one of my goals — just to have fun, to enjoy and look around after I’ve made a bogey
and know that I’m playing the Masters at Augusta National.” A hole-in-one at the right time, of course, wouldn’t hurt either. Damien Cox is a National Newspaper Award winning sports columnist with the Toronto Star
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Augusta ready to deliver the drama BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS AUGUSTA, Ga. — A quick stroll across the manicured landscape of Augusta National afforded a glimpse of why this Masters is so hard to figure out. On the putting green in a quiet moment of practice was 20-year-old Jordan Spieth, one of a record 24 newcomers who has every reason to believe he can win. On the golf course for the final day of practice was Webb Simpson, a former U.S. Open champion and one of 21 players who have captured the last 24 majors. And under the oak tree outside the clubhouse was Miguel Angel Jimenez, the 50-year-old Spaniard trying to make sense of it all. He recalled his first Masters in 1995, when Seve Ballesteros and Jose Maria Olazabal shared secrets to Augusta National, such as keeping the ball in the right spots on the green and “to realize here that the target is not the hole.” “The more you play, the more you like, no?” Jimenez said as he leaned against his golf bag, looking relaxed as ever behind his aviator sunglasses. But as he considered the rookies — Spieth and Patrick Reed, Harris English and Jimmy Walker — he dismissed the notion that experience was required for a green jacket. “There are 24 guys here for the first time,” he said. “But there’s a reason they are here, no?” Nowhere to be found, of course, was Tiger Woods. Out of golf until the summer because of back surgery, out of the Masters for the first time in his career, the show goes on. “Well, we miss Tiger, as does the entire golf world,” Masters chairman Billy Payne said. “He is always a threat to make a run and do well and win here at Augusta National. ... Nevertheless, this is the Masters. This is what we hope is the best tournament in the world, one of the greatest sporting events. And I think we will have a very
impressive audience and have another great champion to crown this year.” The course closed for practice Wednesday afternoon, and a stream of fans made their way over to the Par 3 Tournament, where occasional cheers broke the silence. It was a precursor of what was sure to follow over the next four days at a major that rarely fails to deliver drama. Even without Woods. “It’s probably the most anticipated week of the year,” Rory McIlroy said. “It’s been eight months since we’ve had a major. It’s Augusta. ... There’s a lot of guys that seem like once they drive up Magnolia Lane here, something lights up inside them.” That could be Phil Mickelson, who last year won the British Open at age 42 and now has a chance to join Woods and Arnold Palmer with a fourth green jacket. It could be Adam Scott, trying to join Woods, Nick Faldo and Jack Nicklaus as the only back-to-back winners. Considering how this year has gone, it could be anybody. Jason Day, Sergio Garcia and former Masters champion Zach Johnson are the only players from the top 10 who have won anywhere in the world. Only one of the last seven winners on the PGA Tour was ranked in the top 75. “I think if you’re outside the top 50 in the world this week, you’ve got a great chance,” U.S. Open champion Justin Rose said with a laugh. Rose, however, falls on the side of experience — knowing where to miss, knowing where you can’t afford to miss, where the hole locations tend to be on the contoured greens and using the slope to get the ball close. “Always you can have the unknowns,” he said. “But I would say 15 guys are pretty strong favourites.” Woods has become a polarizing figure in golf, especially at the Masters. Since he last won a green jacket in 2005, only once has Woods finished out of the top six. That’s what made him so compelling at Augusta. He always
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Bernhard Langer, of Germany, hits out of a bunker on the second hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, in Augusta, Ga. seems to be there. And that’s why this Masters seems to lack definition. No one is dominating golf at the moment. Walker has the most PGA Tour wins (three) this season, but this is his first Masters. Scott had a chance to go to No. 1 in the world three weeks ago at Bay Hill, but he lost a three-shot lead in the final round to Matt Every, who had never won in his career. Never has there been this much
chatter about Masters rookies. Then again, there has never been this many. And they’re not bashful about their chances. “Doesn’t matter if you’ve played here once or if you’ve played here 50 times,” Reed said. “When it comes down to it, it’s just going to be that whoever is playing the best is going to walk away with the trophy.” So maybe it’s not that hard to figure out, after all.
Wild card changing the look of NHL playoff race The NHL has gone wild. Well, for the post-season format at least. While the change, driven by division realignment, to the qualification and seeding system was slight, the final week of the regular season has slanted a little differently than in the past. Loosely following what other leagues — the NFL and MLB — have done for decades now, the NHL has added wild cards to the playoff pool. Postseason qualification is the same in that eight teams from each conference are included, but it has led to essentially two separate races. Competition for the top three spots in each division is one, with the leftovers jockeying for two wild cards in each conference. The Minnesota Wild locked up the first one in the West on Tuesday, leaving the Dallas Stars and Phoenix Coyotes to scrap for the last spot. The contenders play on Sunday night to finish the regular season, but the Stars took a two-point lead on the Coyotes into their game on Wednesday against Columbus.
“Ideally, you’d probably like to have it wrapped up,” Stars defenceman Alex Goligoski said. “It’s good to have these intense games where you need to win and get points, and you need to play a certain way because that’s the way the playoffs are going to be. We’ve just got to keep grinding away.” Detroit and Columbus are in control of the East wild cards. The Red Wings came into their game at Pittsburgh on Wednesday needing only one point to seal their spot, and the Blue Jackets were one point behind them entering their matchup with Dallas. Despite playing much of the season without several key players, the Red Wings are in position to stretch their playoff streak to 23 straight years. A dry-erase board with team logos and the critical numbers — wins, losses and points — shows the players in their dressing room where the cut lies. “We’ve done a good job to keep ourselves above the red line,” goalie Jimmy Howard said. As has been the case for the last 35 years, the Stanley Cup playoff bracket will again include 16 teams. But here’s the twist: The top three teams in each
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division make up the first 12 teams, with the remaining four spots filled by the next two highest finishers in each conference based on regular-season record regardless of division. It is possible for one division in each conference to send five teams to the playoffs while the other sends just three, which will be the case if Dallas beats out Phoenix. In the first round, the division winner with the best record in each conference will be matched against the wild-card team with the lesser record. The top wild-card team will play the other division winner. The teams finishing second and third in each division also will meet within the bracket headed by their respective division winners. First-round winners within each bracket play one another in the second round to determine the four participants in the conference finals. Home-ice advantage through the first two rounds goes to the team that placed higher in the regular-season standings. In the conference finals and Stanley Cup finals, home-ice advantage goes
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HIRE TREVOR LINDEN IN HOPES OF TURNING FRANCHISE AROUND BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — Since retiring as player six years ago, Trevor Linden has been nothing more than an interested observer of the Vancouver Canucks. He watched them rise to within a game of winning the 2011 Stanley Cup, and witnessed this season’s catastrophic failure that culminated in the club’s elimination from playoff contention with three games to go on the schedule. Arguably the most popular player in franchise history, Linden returned to the fold Wednesday as the Canucks’ new president of hockey operations. And while most fans trumpeted the hire in what has been an otherwise miserable season, the team’s former captain understands the honeymoon with a frustrated city could be a short one. “I’ve kind of been like the backup quarterback the last few years, right?” Linden said with a smile at his introductory news conference at Rogers Arena. “Everyone loves the backup quarterback because he hasn’t made any mistakes yet. “I fully recognize what I’m getting into. I know that this market is passionate about the game, I know that there’s an educated group of (reporters) that have opinions, but I wouldn’t want it any other way.” Linden, who captained the Canucks for seven of his 19 NHL seasons, joined the team’s front office just a day after president and general manager Mike Gillis was fired. Gillis was the target of fan vitriol for a number of reasons during this lost campaign, including a spotty draft record, questionable trades and freeagent signings, and his handling of the
Roberto Luongo-Cory Schneider affair that left the team without either goaltender. Fans at a half-empty Rogers Arena chanted “Fire Gillis” in the dying minutes of Monday’s demoralizing 3-0 loss to the Anaheim Ducks that sealed the Canucks’ fate, and while team owner Francesco Aquilini wouldn’t directly answer why Gillis was let go, it was clear he felt a fresh face was needed to reinvigorate a fanbase that had been spoiled with five straight playoff appearances. “We came to within one game of winning the Stanley Cup,” said Aquilini, who also thanked Gillis for his service. “It was time for a change. I’m disappointed, I think all the fans are disappointed. I’m big a fan. I’m a big fan and we need a new direction in the organization, a new voice. “Trevor has exemplified great judgement in his career on the ice and off the ice and we have full confidence in him.” Linden played 15 seasons with the Canucks after being drafted second overall in 1988. He was named team captain at age 21 and led the team to the 1994 Stanley Cup final, where Vancouver lost in seven games to the New York Rangers. A former president of the NHL Players’ Association, Linden has no experience in an NHL team’s front office. He said taking charge of the Canucks was something he couldn’t pass up. “Through my 20 years as a player, 15 years with the NHLPA and my more recent work in growing and leading a private business, I believe I’m ready for this challenge,” said Linden, who is a partner in a Vancouver fitness club business. “I’m young, I’m passionate about this team, and I want to win, just like the Canuck fans do.”
to the team that had the better regular-season record regardless how the teams finished in their respective divisions. Got all that? “To be honest with you, I’m not sure I even fully understand it yet, either,” Blue Jackets defenceman Jack Johnson said. “You just have to make the playoffs. It doesn’t matter who you play.” Though the Wild became the NHL’s first wild-card team, they would have benefited more from the old system. They have a chance to finish with more points than West foe Los Angeles, but since the Kings will be third in the Pacific Division they’re guaranteed one of the top six slots. Right wing Jason Pominville acknowledged earlier this season he was confused why the Wild weren’t listed ahead of the Kings in the standings until the format was fully explained to him. But the Wild weren’t about to quibble. “More importantly it’s about getting in, and we like the way we’ve been playing lately,” left wing Zach Parise said.
REGINA — Brendan Taman and Corey Chamblin are now tied at the hip. Taman, the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ general manager, signed an extension that keeps him under contract with the CFL club through the 2017 season. Last month, Taman re-signed Chamblin as the club’s head coach for the next four seasons. “Corey Chamblin is a big part of making me look good,” Taman said. “I had a lot of faith in him when we hired him and he continues to show that.” However, Taman also received a promotion, adding the title of vicepresident of football operations to his job description. “I’m excited about this,” said Jim Hopson, the Riders’ president and chief executive officer. “I think we have a good team, a good organization and we’ve got some people who are very important to making us a good or-
ganization and Brendan is one of them. “We need continuity so with Brendan and Corey under contract through 2017 I feel really good as I look to the future.” Chamblin guided the Riders to a Grey Cup title last year, just his second with the CFL club. Taman certainly did his part, not only hiring Chamblin as head coach in 2012 but strengthening Saskatchewan’s ’13 roster by acquiring slotback Geroy Simon — the league’s all-time leading receiver — from the B.C. Lions, hiring George Cortez as offensive co-ordinator and dipping into free agency to add such proven veterans as defensive linemen Ricky Foley and John Chick and defensive back Dwight Anderson. Saskatchewan finished second in the West Division with an 11-7 record — Calgary was first with a league-best 14-4 record — before downing B.C. 2926 in the conference semifinal. That set up a showdown with the Stampeders at McMahon Stadium that the Riders won 35-13.
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Protein – how much? Next to water, the next highest source of molecules in the body is protein — an essential macronutrient required for growth and repair of cells, including hair, skin, organs, and of course muscle. It is required for stabilizing blood sugar levels, building strong bones, balanced brain chemistry and needed for endurance and strength. When broken down into their building blocks of amino acids, they are required as precursors to hormones, immune response, and even the formation of nucleic acids such as your very own DNA. As much as I prefer to gravitate away from grams and portions and calorie counting, KRISTIN this question merits a somewhat quantified response. So, FRASER how much protein does the body need? Depends on whom you ask. According to Health Canada, and the American Dietetic Association, 0.37 grams per one pound of body weight per day, so for 150-pound (68 kg) person that would equate to just over 55 grams of protein a day. Some experts say the body requires up to 120 grams of protein a day, but other experts agree that this “need” for such high protein is “centred on fear rather than fact.” The body requires only 2.5 per cent of our total calories from protein according to the Journal of Clinical Nutrition equating to approximately 18 grams per day on average. The World Health Organization suggests around 32 grams per day, or 4.5 per cent. Mother’s milk has about five per cent of its calories as protein. Here is a list of some foods along with their protein content for your reference: ● ½ cup beef has 23 grams ● 1 cup of cooked black beans has 15 grams ● 1 cup cooked quinoa has eight grams ● 1 cup Greek yogurt has 23 grams ● 1 tbsp spirulina has 4.5 grams Dr. Paavo Airola, a nutritionist, naturopathic physician, and award-winning author who studied natural healing in biological medical centres around Eu-
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rope and has lectured around the world, references the overconsumption of protein as one of the contributing factors to aging, arthritis, schizophrenia, atherosclerosis, cancer, and kidney damage, amongst other things. His books are used as textbooks in medical schools and universities and some have become international best sellers, including How to Get Well. While many are fearful of not getting enough protein, maybe there is more to be feared in overconsumption? Or maybe fear should just not be part of the equation at all. In parts of China, where there are lower rates of cancer, heart disease and diabetes, their total calorie consumption is higher than that of even the United States (2,631 calories per day compared to an average of 1,989) with a daily protein intake of 64 grams versus 91 grams. The majority of the protein in China comes from plant-based sources, with under one per cent coming from animal sources versus approximately 11 per cent coming from animal sources in the US. According to Airola, “It is virtually impossible not to get enough protein, provided you have enough to eat of natural, unrefined foods.” Even Harvard medical researchers found that as long as there is minimal refined and junk foods, it is difficult for even vegetarians to become protein deficient. A major high-quality protein source that is highly overlooked is that of spirulina — one of the highest protein sources on the planet, with over 65 to 71 per cent protein. Also high in iron, it is an excellent blood builder and rich in chlorophyll, which helps facilitate detoxification in the cells. A portion of animal protein need only be a threeto-four-ounce portion. Several tablespoons of spirulina a day can act as a very energizing brain building source of protein. Perhaps putting more emphasis on the quality of the proteins that you consume may be more beneficial than focusing on the quantity. Kristin Fraser, BSc, is a holistic nutritionist and local freelance writer. Her column appears every second Thursday. She can be reached at kristin@somethingtochewon.ca.
Knock down cancer today Cancer rates around the world will skyrocket 57 per cent in the next 20 years, says a sobering new report from the World Health Organization. What you may not know: In North America, despite amazing advances in treating cancers, the number of cases will increase dramatically — up 52 per cent in Mexico, 55 per cent in the U.S., and 66 per cent in Canada! But this doesn’t have to happen. One-third of common cancers can be prevented by adopting an improved nutrition and weight-loss plan, getting regular physical activity, managing stress and avoiding tobacco — everything we outline in YOU: On a Diet. If everyone followed those recommendations, it would eliminate 374,000 new cases of cancer annually, including 38 per cent of breast cancers, 11 per cent of prostate cancers, 50 per cent of colon cancers, 36 per cent of lung cancers and 24 per cent of kidney cancers. And, according to researchers from the University of Michigan and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, each of these healthy steps can reduce your risk of dying from cancer by 10 per cent; do them all, and your risk plummets 61 per cent. In many corners of the world, folks can’t get the screening tests for colon, prostate or breast cancer that catch precancerous growths and cancers in
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DRS. OZ AND ROIZEN their earliest, most treatable stages. But here, in North America, these screens are more readily available. And you’re getting them regularly, right? We bet you’re also smart enough to follow these powerful cancer-dodging steps: ● Stop smoking. Tobacco is the world’s leading cause of cancer deaths. So if you’ve tried to quit before, try again. Smokers try, on average, eight to 10 times before they quit for good. (Go to sharecare.com for help.) ● Move, move, move. Get 30 minutes of activity minimum daily. We suggest walking. Build up to 10,000 steps a day and add in 30 minutes of weights two to three times a week. Then ease into cardio. You’ll reduce your cancer risk by boosting immunity and stopping your body’s overproduction of cancer-fueling compounds like insulin, prostaglandins and some hormones. ● Load up on produce; and choose 100 per cent whole grains. Fruit, veg-
gies and grain are loaded with fibre that boosts immunity and helps keep your gut bacteria in a cancer-fighting mood. Plus, they deliver phytochemicals that cool inflammation and protect your DNA. Eat nine servings of produce, and three to four of whole grains daily, and you’ll get cancer-fighters like indoles from broccoli and cabbage, lutein in tomatoes (cooked tomatoes are best), anthocyanins in blueberries and raspberries, and lignans and phenolics in grains. ● Go easy on red meat, eliminate processed meat and moderate your alcohol consumption. A redmeat-heavy diet raises colon cancer risk 28 per cent and your risk for many other cancers almost as much. Processed meats may be even unhealthier. If you drink alcohol, stick with one drink or less per day for women, two or less for men; excess alcohol can raise risk for cancers of the colon, liver, breast and mouth. ● Give these food felons the heave-ho. Added
sugars and syrups and refined flours increase inflammation and cancer-feeding glucose levels, and they push cancer-fighters like fresh fruit, veggies and whole grains off your plate. ● Whittle your middle. Carrying extra pounds, especially at your waist, increases odds for cancers of the breast, colon, kidneys, esophagus, pancreas and gallbladder. Hormones released from fat cells encourage development of tumors and stimulate their growth, while bodywide inflammation fuels cancer development. The best belly-busting foods? Nonfried fish rich in omega-3 and omega-7 fatty acids, fiber-rich 100 percent whole grains and veggies, and walnuts, almonds and avocados. ● Ask your doc about low-dose aspirin. Metastudies show that daily low-dose aspirin cuts risk for colon, lung, pancreatic, ovarian and eight other cancers by 20 per cent to 40 per cent. Aspirin also cuts the risk that a cancer will spread by 35 per cent. Ask your doc if aspirin is right for you (it can be a risk for digestive bleeding). We take 80 mg twice a day, with a half-glass of warm water before and after to reduce negative side effects. The YOU Docs, Mehmet Oz, host of The Dr. Oz Show and Mike Roizen of Cleveland Clinic, are authors of YOU: Losing Weight. For more information, go to www.RealAge. com.
Preferred seasonal dining Many traditional cuisines espouse the wisdom of eating seasonally. This style of dining is my preference. On a winter’s day, hardy stews and soups simmer in my crock pot. With long dark nights, their savoury scent fills the house, and promises warmth for my body and spirit. As the light returns, and the sun’s warmth begins to melt the snow, I crave salads. In particular, flower petal salad. Yet before adding flowers, I always begin with mineralrich greens. Romaine lettuce is the most nutritious lettuce. It is pack with vitamins K, A and C, and is high in the mineral chromium. Chromium is an important mineral for balancing blood sugars. Many diabetics have low chromium levels. Herbalists consider romaine lettuce a bitter herb. ABRAH The mildly bitter taste of romaine lettuce triggers the reARNESON lease digestive juices from the stomach, liver and pancreas, HERBS FOR LIFE preparing the body to break down and absorb fats and proteins. Munching on a bowl of romaine lettuce will prepare the gut for the barbecue smokies that have been known to cause heartburn and other gastric upset. Next, I add a few dandelion leaves to enhance the salad’s medicinal effect. I always choose light green tender leaves from an undisturbed area of the garden. Young dandelion leaves have a delicate flavour, unlike the dark green dusty dandelion leaves that grow along the edge of the driveway. Like romaine lettuce, dandelion leaves are high in minerals. They also remove toxins from the body via both the liver and the kidney. It is always easy to find chickweed in the garden and this tender plant is a must in any summer salad. Chickweed refreshes the body on a hot summer’s afternoon and is a traditional remedy for heat stroke. Also high in minerals and chorolphyll, chickweed will build strong bones and make skin soft and supple. In herbal first aid, a mashed up a handful of fresh chickweed smeared over burns, bites and scrapes eases the pain, and speeds up the healing. To make the salad a feast for the eyes as well as the belly, toss in some flowers from the garden. Rose petals are a traditional anti-depressant. It is hard to be depressed with rose petals in the salad. Nasturtiums add a peppery taste and have antibacterial properties. Calendula flowers are rather bland to taste but they are high in beta-carotene and flavonoids. These phytochemicals protect skin from the harmful effects of summer sun. Calendula flowers are sun worshippers and use flavonoids to protect themselves from the sun’s radiation. Cheerful California poppy quiets nerves and makes for a very relaxing meal. For the broken hearts that follow spring fever, toss in a few johnny jump ups. The sweet happy faces of these colourful flowers are a traditional Celt remedy for wounds to the heart. The Celts attributed johnny-jump-up’s heart healing abilities to the heart shaped petals. If summer’s weddings, family reunions and company barbecues are a little overwhelming, seek out some sky blue borage flowers to add to the salad. French herbalists say, “Borage for courage.” The word courage is derived from the French word coeur translated as heart. At times, summer requires a courageous heart. Because so much of the salads medicine is in its taste, avoid drenching it in a sweet processed salad dressing. Try this homemade one: 1/3 cup olive oil with a pinch of salt and shake 3 tbls of balsamic vinegar 1 lrg clove of crushed garlic Shake the salad dressing well. This simple salad dressing has several medicinal qualities. Olive oil is high in essential fatty acids. These nourish every cell of your body and make skin soft. Vinegar draws minerals from the lettuce and other greens enhancing the body’s ability to absorb them. Garlic is a wonder herb. It reduces cholesterol and high blood pressure, balances gut flora and helps fight off spring colds. Best of all, it taste good. And if taking a pass on the smokies, to toss some chicken, salmon or nuts in the salad. Once the protein is added, the salad becomes a complete meal. Light, crispy and delicious — no wonder I am craving salads. Herbs for Life is written by Abrah Arneson, a local clinical herbalist. It is intended for information purposes only. Readers with a specific medical problem should consult a doctor. For more information, visit www.abraherbalist.ca. Arneson can be reached www.abraherbs. com.
Campaign urges Canadians to break up sedentary routines BY THE CANADIAN PRESS While much attention has been devoted to monitoring the activity levels — or lack thereof — among Canadian kids, many of the country’s adults are also at risk of spending too many of their waking hours being idle. With its Sneak It In campaign, which runs until Friday, ParticipAction is encouraging adults to break up sedentary time spent commuting and sitting in the office. To help reach that goal, they’re encouraged to take active breaks and boost their fitness levels by “sneaking in” 10-minute bursts of physical activity into their workdays. According to Statistics Canada’s Canadian Health Measures Survey from 2007 to ’09, just over 15 per cent of the country’s adults were meeting the recommended guidelines of 150 minutes of physical activity a week. The figures for older children are similarly grim. In its annual report card on the physical activity level of children and youth released last year, Active
Healthy Kids Canada revealed that only seven per cent of five- to 11-year-olds and four per cent of 12to 17-year-olds met recommended guidelines of 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity daily. Walking quickly, skating and bike riding are examples of moderate activities, while running, basketball and soccer are examples of vigorous activities. StatsCan found that adults spent an average of 9.5 hours a day — or approximately 69 per cent of their waking hours — in sedentary activities, which involve little physical movement and a low expenditure of energy. ParticipAction president and CEO Elio Antunes said long stretches of time spent sitting is detrimental to one’s health and it’s important for adults to make a conscious effort to incorporate activity throughout the day to help limit potential health risks. “Too much sedentary behaviour has led to increases in risk of diabetes, even heart attacks, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol,” he said in an interview on Tuesday. “A lot of people with sore backs is due to long-
term sitting. So there’s a whole range of health issues that’s related to too much sedentary behaviour —specifically sitting — so breaking that behaviour up will contribute to (addressing) those issues.” Antunes said adults can also wear a pedometer and aim to clock 10,000 steps within a day, and can even transform the exercise into a mini-challenge with their colleagues. Adults don’t need to devote lunch hours at the gym to see an uptick in their activity levels but can achieve their target with short bursts of everyday activities “that should get your heart rate going,” he noted. “When you’re going out to lunch for that sandwich, maybe take that extra walk for 10 minutes, or park your car a bit further from the front doors or take public transit.” Antunes said he recognized that individuals are busy and that breaking up sedentary time is a challenge within today’s fast-paced environment. But it’s as essential as carrying out a work assignment and can perhaps be accomplished in tandem with officerelated tasks, he noted.
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A rare missed opening day for fishing season For the first time in ducks or geese were on many years, I missed or beside the open water my annual April Fool’s, below Dickson Dam. opening-day (spring bear All along Hwy 54 there and fishing were murseasons) giders of crows ant slalom up meanderand down 30 ing along the km of roads shoulders, tracking along apparently North Raven searching for River searchedibles at the ing for signs of base of the spring. snow ridgMajor reaes. Once we son for missturned north ing was that at Raven to it was a Tuesstart up the day, column North Raven, day, and I the only wildBOB had a long atlife seen were SCAMMELL titude session a couple of with our new chatterings of computer to starlings. Obpersuade it to viously spring do what our old clunker had not yet sprung even kept doing with ever- in the warmer microlessening ease: get the climate produced in the column and pictures to little valley by proximity the publishers. to the North Raven, AlBesides, the day was berta’s most well-known too dark, dank, cold and spring creek. ice-foggy to give much The little river was hope of seeing the slight- frozen solid farther up est sign of spring. It was than I can remember for not much better, but by many years; only the upThursday, we just had per third, which never to go: readers were ask- freezes in any winter, ing about conditions out close to where it flows west and predictions for from underground, was this fishing season. open, clear and runOne of the continu- ning between shelves ing charms of Red Deer of ice on each bank. Up is how quickly you can here the first pussy willeave it and be sur- lows were just starting rounded by all outdoors, to faintly lace a scant and soon everything was few red osiers. Herself, looking like an old black her pruning shears and and white photo in the rubber boots should be fog: there was no colour good to go for an Easter anywhere, no horizon un- bouquet in a week or 10 less a black tree or bush days. line marked the line beAmong the firsts on tween earth and air. this tradiNot a waterfowl was to tional trip be seen anywhere, aloft was not seeor, hopefully, stomp- i n g e v e n ing the ice hoping for a o n e anbreakthrough, except gler or his there was no ice; the fishing rig snow lay on it and ’round a n y w h e r e about everywhere, three a l o n g A l feet deep and more berta’s most where drifted. popular First surprise was early searunning water, ice shelf son fishing to ice shelf on the Red “hot” spot. Deer River at the bridge I f a n y o n e west of Penhold, and the h a d t r i e d next surprise was that no the popular
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Bucks for Wildlife parking lot, they had probably got stuck in deep snow. Wimps: I recall, years ago, after a winter like we have had, strapping snowshoes to my waders and waddling in to a favourite hole and my first 10 trout of that season. Another important North Raven novelty is that, for the first time in many years, the signs are gone that proclaimed the zero trout limit, except that after June 16, you could keep and kill two trout, provided they are more than 40-cm long. Those signs were still up on our last season’s April Fool Slalom, alongside signs warning the limit was zero all year because of worries about the Red Deer River oil spill contamination. Apparently those worries persist. When they end and Red Deer River system fish are deemed safe for human consumption, hopefully our fisheries managers will not resume the major mistake they make over and over in Alberta: targeting the biggest and best breeders for killing and keeping. Instead, if any harvest is allowed, a slot limit should be imposed on the North Raven, permitting the keeping, say, of two trout per day between 30 and 35 cm. The Clearwater River was frozen solid at the Hwy 22 bridge, and I ate lunch near Prairie Creek
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Above: On most season-openers, there is at least one angler. Right: Open water and pussy willows just starting on the upper North Raven. Bottom right: The snow-bound Dickson Dam. Bottom left: An absent sign along the north Raven this year. at the Stump Ranch without hearing the merest moan that the ice was even thinking of moving out. As the ice is going out, and just after on both Prairie and the lower North Raven, the fishing can be fast and furious with white streamer flies cast to the edges of the shore ice for trout suddenly awake, looking up, and hungry after a long, dark winter. For the first time in many years, also, this year we missed the surest, most colourful sign of spring on these trips: the new season’s edition of Barry Mitchell’s Alberta Fishing Guide. But that was my fault;
this year’s route did not take me by Caroline Supplies. No matter, we picked one up in Red Deer; it was out and right on time, in spite of a sudden change in ownership after more than 40 years, which will likely be the
subject of a future column. Fishing? Read the Guide and wait for the signs. Bob Scammell is an award-winning columnist who lives in Red Deer. He can be reached at bscam@ telusplanet.net.
Cold frames are another way to stay frost free Central Alberta has Covers can be kept on old window or covered on average 90 frost-free the plants throughout the with plastic. days per year. For many season producing early Once the plants outvegetables, this is long crops, unless pollination grow the space, the covenough for the vegetable is required for the plant ers are removed. to mature if to develop CozyCoats are small the seed is produce. individual cold frames planted diL e a n - t o s , that are often used to rectly in the on the south protect tomatoes, pepground in earor west side pers or cucumbers when ly spring. of a building, they are transplanted O t h e r can be very outside. plants need to effective. Commercial varieties grow for a lonT h e s e c a n are open-ended plastic ger period of consist of a tubes that are filled with time or have simple wood- water. warmer growen frame The top of the tube is ing conditions. that rests on pushed together when One way to aca b u i l d i n g . the plant is small and complish this Plastic, glass can be opened as the is to plant out or clear fi- plant grows. LINDA starter plants breglass covThe water absorbs TOMLINSON when there ers the frame, the heat during the day isn’t a danger protecting the and radiates heat during of frost. plants. cooler hours. Another method is to Traditional cold A ring of two-litre pop extend the growing sea- frames are low boxes bottles filled with water son in spring and fall that have a taller wall on and held together with by providing the plants the north side than the duct tape has a similar warmth and protection. south. effect. Cold frames are The lid is made of an Bell jars or cloches frames covered in plastic that are not heated. They come in all shapes and sizes. Red Deaer During the day, sun& Are light heats the structure, increasing the soil and air temperature, which encourages the plants to grow faster. 0122014 2G The temperature RLIN PL S FA within the structure will cool down at night but The Red Deer Dee er Advocate Ad dvo voca ca ate te is is once on o nce ce again aga g in n publishing pub blish hing ga not to the same extent as air outside the structure. guide on the multiple dining choices in Red Deer Openings or vents are and area. Watch for this high-end product boasting needed to allow excess full colour layout on all advertisements and heat to escape during pictures. warm days. Unheated greenIn addition to the Advocate distribution, there will be houses are what most 2400 copies that will be distributed to the hotels of people think of when a Red Deer now, and again in July. cold frame is mentioned but they are one of many available. The initial investment can be high but good quality ones will last for years. They are also big enough to contain the Publication Date: Saturday, April 26 plants in spring and fall. Advertising Deadline: Friday, April 11 Tunnels are another type of cold frame. They are a plastic or polyspun cover that is held off the ground and plants by short wire hoops.
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are made of glass or plastic. They are placed over top of plants when it is cold and removed when temperatures become warm. Most have vents that allow some circulation of air. Raised gardens are warmer than flat gardens as the sun will warms the sides of the garden as well as the tops. Raised gardens can be permanent fixtures or temporary mounds of soil that are built yearly. Permanent raised gardens can be made from untreated wood, stone or large tractor tires. Smaller tires will fit around individual plants, attracting heat during the day and providing protection at night. At the beginning of the season, the tires can be stacked together Watc “Sam h for o ur ple Con test Red Dee r avai Entry fo ” lab rm Dinin le in the s g Gu ide
to cover the plant as it grows, providing protection from the wind and absorbing warmth. Seeds —with the exception of squash, corn and melons — can be planted when the soil is cold but will not germinate until the temperature increases. Covering the garden area with a sheet of plastic before planting will increase the soil temperature and speed up germination. Covering the ground with a biodegradable sheet, then making holes for the small plant seeds will continue to keep the soil warm and weeds in check all summer. Plastic will protect the garden and keep the soil warm for a few weeks after planting but it has to be removed to allow air
to circulate and moisture to penetrate the soil. A floating row cover, of polyspun cloth, will warm up the ground and air underneath, speeding up plant growth. The floating row cover can sit on top of the plants and stay in place until the plants begin to flower. At this time, it will need to be removed to allow insects in to pollinate. Come fall, covering plants with plastic and or polyspun cloth when there is danger of frost can keep the garden growing for another few weeks. Linda Tomlinson is a horticulturalist who lives near Rocky Mountain House. She can be reached at www.igardencanada. com or your_garden@hotmail.com.
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This frisky feline thought it was going to sneak its way to an easy, early April meal. But it was interrupted by someone trying to catch the moment on camera in North Wood Estates. There was no word on whether the bird escaped without a scratch.
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Texas police say woman called them to complain about quality of marijuana THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LUFKIN, Texas — Police in East Texas have arrested a woman after she called them to complain about the quality of the marijuana she had purchased from a dealer. Lufkin police Sgt. David Casper said Monday that an officer went to the home of 37-year-old Evelyn Hamilton to hear her complaint that the dealer refused to return her money after she objected that the drug was substandard. Casper says she pulled the small amount of marijuana from her bra when the officer asked if she still had it. She was arrested Friday on a charge of possession of drug parapher-
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Police investigating reports of an intruder find a soot-coated duck NORTH READING, Mass. — Police in Massachusetts responding to reports of an intruder in a woman’s home quickly quacked the case. A North Reading woman called police on Saturday from her upstairs bedroom to report that she heard loud banging noises downstairs and feared someone had broken into her home. Officers who responded found no sign of a break-in. But during a quick search of the home, police found a soot-covered wood duck. Police say it appears the duck got in through the chimney. An officer caught the duck and released it into a nearby pond.
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FRONT COMPASSION FATIGUE TALK A hospice counsellor will speak about compassion fatigue at an all-day workshop in Lacombe on May 6. Hospice Calgary counsellor Blair Collins will speak at the workshop, Take a Deep Breath: Taking Care of You. The event is hosted by the Lacombe Palliative Care Society and Alberta Hospice Palliative Care Association. It teaches people how to recognize the signs of compassion fatigue and burn out. Blair will present some tactics on how people can enrich both their personal and professional lives. The event is at the Lacombe Memorial Centre at 5214 50th Ave. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hospice association members pay $10. Non members can register for a membership for $65. For more information, visit ahpca.ca or call 403-782-4554.
ELKS LODGE MARKS 90 YEARS Red Deer Elks Lodge No. 85 will mark its 90th anniversary with a dinner on May 10. The service club has contributed to many local projects over the course of its history, including minor hockey, junior curling and the Ronald McDonald House. The celebration dinner is at the Elks Lodge at 6315 Horn St. in Red Deer. The cost is $15. Cocktails are at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 and entertainment to follow. The registration deadline for tickets is May 2. For details or tickets, call 403-346-3632 or 403347-3180.
UNCORK’D AT SPRUCE VIEW Give back during an exciting evening packed full of entertainment. Spruce View Community Hall will host Uncork’d, an event for women, on May 9 in an effort to raise funds to repair the Diamond Jubilee Arena. Wine, beer and food will be served during the event. An array of artwork will also be on display by local artists, including Hannah Marie Lind, Shannon Hays, Lauren Cowles, Wendy A Johnson and Tina Lee Jackson. Local singersongwriter Crystal Steeves will perform. The event will run from 7 to 11 p.m. At 9:30 p.m., B and B Clothing Boutique will host a fashion show. Guests can bid on items during the a silent auction. The first 125 women to attend will a receive goodie bag. Tickets can be purchased at the Central Alberta Co-op Liquor Store in Spruce View for $30 per person or $210 for a table of eight.
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Praising our volunteers ORGANIZATIONS EXPRESS THANKS DURING NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK BY INONGE CHIMWASO ADVOCATE STAFF With over 19,000 volunteers donating their time to at least 70 organizations in Central Alberta, volunteerism plays a big role in the local economy. “There are so many services now that would not happen to the quality that they do without volunteers,” said Volunteer Central board chair Donna Carter. Organizations across the nation are partaking in festivities to thank their volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Volunteer Central focuses its efforts on connecting people with organizations they value, while promoting volunteerism in Red Deer, as well as in neigh-
bouring towns and cities. without the selfless acts of vol- community with people who ofWith the growing needs of unteers that keep their vision ten extend a hand amongst each non-profit organizations across alive. other. Central Alberta, Carter said beFortunately, Red Deer has a “Some volunteers live in ing able to employ enough staff very giving community, Carter Red Deer and volunteer in ruto operate them isn’t feasible said. ral communities or live in rural because a lot of communities these organizaand volunteer tions operate on in Red Deer,” government grants said Carter. or small donaThe hours tions. volunteered Carter said uleach year in timately these opCentral Alberta — VOLUNTEER CENTRAL BOARD CHAIR DONNA CARTER exceed 515,283. erations require a great deal of manAccording to power and there Carter, the serare not enough vices provided funds to pay for the hours “Red Deer has such a rich and the time donated to these worked. history of volunteerism — peo- services ultimately increases And while non-profit orga- ple care.” the economy of living in a comnizations could still run, many While Red Deer’s community munity. wouldn’t be able to operate at is giving, Carter said Central Althe capacity at which they do berta generally has a tight-knit See VOLUNTEERS on Page C2
‘RED DEER HAS SUCH A RICH HISTORY OF VOLUNTEERISM — PEOPLE CARE.’
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Tearful accused wants to go home SENTENCED FOR BREAK-INS BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF In tears just before his sentence was handed down, all a Sylvan Lake man thought about was getting home to his family. On Wednesday, Jaret Murray Szoke, 36, was sentenced to two-and-ahalf years in jail on four charges. He entered guilty pleas on all four on Tuesday in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench. The sentence is the same as the one handed down on Monday to his co-accused and accomplice on at least one break and enter, Christopher William Davis, 36, also of Sylvan Lake. Both were scheduled to face a Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench jury trial starting Monday. Davis pleaded guilty before jury selection Monday afternoon. Szoke did the same thing on Tuesday morning, after jury selection and on the first day of a trial scheduled for two weeks. “I can’t think of anything I’d rather do than go home to my fiancée and son,” said Szoke. “I love them.” His defence counsel, Andrew Phypers, acknowledged some harsher sentences in Szoke’s background, but asked for 18 months for the two break and enter charges and 60 days for both the breach of probation and possessing break-in tools.
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Michael Grocock, right, lays out some mulch over the floor of Lacombe Composite High School’s on-site greenhouse. At left, teacher Steven Schultz moves a plant that was grown in the greenhouse. The structure houses an aquaponics system that will enable fish and plant growth.
Lacombe students on verge of completing centrepiece to greenhouse project AQUAPONIC APPARATUS NEARS COMPLETION BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF Weeds grow fast. The sustainable environment that the students at Lacombe Composite High School are seeking, by contrast, is growing at a slow and steady pace. In late 2012, the school’s EcoVision Club opened a sixmetre-tall, 10-metrediameter greenhouse on school grounds. More than 30 community organizations and businesses pitched in to make the dream a reality. One and a half years later, the club is finally just about ready to
get the geodesic dome’s centrepiece — an aquaponic apparatus that will see barrels of fish spur plant growth — up and running. The process has been arduous at times and there have been hurdles aplenty.
“As we’ve gone to every conference, we’ve discovered something we’re doing wrong,” said Grade 10 student Tizita Hill. Members of the EcoVision club put in a lot of time to the greenhouse projects, after school and during the day during their spares. Michael Grocock spent one of his recent free periods shovelling mulch over the greenhouse dirt — GRADE 10 STUDENT TIZITA HILL floor in the stiflingly hot structure to diminish the amount of mud But students have also had the tracked in and out. chance to attend conferences and see how other systems work. Please see ECOVISION on Page C2
‘AS WE’VE GONE TO EVERY CONFERENCE, WE’VE DISCOVERED SOMETHING WE’RE DOING WRONG.’
Stettler Rotarians capture world Rotary curling crown BY RENÉE FRANCOEUR ADVOCATE STAFF Members of the Rotary Club of Stettler are celebrating after their local team won gold in the 2014 World Rotary Curling Championships in Aberdeen, Scotland, last week. Skip Neil Connor and his team took the championship after beating out the Madison, Wis., team 5-4.
The Peterborough, Ont., team snagged the bronze. “We played well together,” said Connor, 55, who returned from Scotland on Tuesday. Brian Sribney was the lead, Rene Bernard was second and Collin Georgette played third. The Stettler Rotary curling team also won gold at the championship in 2010.
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From left: Stettler Rotarians Dr. Brian Sribney, Rene Bernard, Collin Georgette and Neil Connor pose with their second World Rotary Curling Championships trophy after taking the final game in Aberdeen, Scotland, on April 4.
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Teen girl guilty in fatal stabbing BY THE CANADIAN PRESS
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RCMP display drugs and cash seized on April 3. Over $40,000 worth of drugs were seized, including more than one kg of marijuana; 641 grams of cannabis resin; 477 grams of psilocybin; 83 oxycodone tablets and nearly four kg of an unidentified substance believed to be a cutting agent. As well, $1,230 in cash was seized.
Police hunt third suspect in drug bust Red Deer RCMP are looking for a third suspect following three search warrants in Red Deer that netted two arrests, $40,000 in drugs and $1,230 in cash on April 3. Police executed the search warrants on a south Red Deer apartment building and two storage lockers in north Red Deer. Over $40,000 worth of drugs were seized, including more than one kg of marijuana; 641 grams of cannabis resin; 477 grams of psilocybin; 83 oxycodone tablets and nearly four kg of an unidentified substance believed to be a cutting agent. As well, $1,230 in cash was seized.
Two people, a man, 26, and a woman, 22, face a combined eight drug-related charges. A warrant has been issued for another man, also 26, to face charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking marijuana and possession of marijuana. He also faces charges of possession of property obtained by crime and two counts of possession of ammunition while prohibited. The search warrants were executed as a result of a drug trafficking investigation by Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT). ALERT’s Red Deer combined forc-
es special enforcement unit (CFSEU), with Red Deer RCMP and K Division RCMP emergency response team, executed the search warrants. CFSEU-Red Deer is an ALERT team established and funded by the Alberta government to tackle serious and organized crime. Nearly 400 municipal police, RCMP, and sheriffs work for ALERT. If anyone has information on this case, they are asked to contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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formance ran as scheduled at the Red Deer College Arts Centre. Classical music group Gryphon Trio stepped in as the featured performers after tenor Ben Heppner announced that he couldn’t make an appearance 48 hours before the show. The RDSO opted not to reschedule the event because they would still have to pay the expenses for the venue, orchestra and catering. However, the change in programming resulted in 31 tickets being refunded. With tickets priced at $125 for subscribers and $150 for non-subscribers, the RDSO refunded over $3,875. RDSO sold over 300 tickets before refunds were issued.
BRIEFS Sylvan Lake NHL game details coming Details surrounding the National Hockey League pre-season game in Sylvan Lake will be hammered out in the coming weeks. Sylvan Lake Mayor Sean McIntyre and others met with the Kraft Hockeyville group and the NHL for a contest debriefing on Tuesday. The town was crowned the Kraft Hockeyville 2014 champs on Saturday after defeating its Eastern competitor, Kingston, N.S., in an online voting contest. Both communities netted $100,000 for arena updates as contest finalists. The grand prize winner also scored a pre-season NHL game in their community. On Sept. 24, the Phoenix Coyotes will take on the Calgary Flames at the town’s multiplex. McIntyre said he expects to know more about the plans, including ticket information, in two weeks. Wetaskiwin MP Blaine Calkins, rose in the House of Commons during Question Period on Wednesday to acknowledge Sylvan Lake’s victory with a poem. He concluded it with: “The Sylvan Lake Lights have seen many great sights. “But the greatest that they ever will as that Saturday night, amidst cheer and delight. “Sylvan Lake won Kraft Hockeyville!!!”
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ECOVISION: Idea is to have healthy produce year round Club members and students have had the opportunity to do some planting in the greenhouse this year, with things like sorrel, lemon balm and chives growing and edible on an early April day. Next year, there will be a designated class for those planting in the greenhouse, a class which teacher Steven Schultz said 40 students have already signed up for. The idea will be to have the greenhouse shelves stacked with healthy produce all year round, said Schultz. And once that is a reality, he said an adopt-a-senior program could be instigated. “We just see a disconnect with older people, and we found out through a survey that the older generation in our community really wants to be involved with young people but also involved in gardening,” said Schultz. He also sees EcoVision students setting up a mentoring program for students at Lacombe’s two elementary schools. And while the idea is to have produce from the greenhouse used in the school’s cafeteria next year, Schultz wants the community that helped so much to get the structure built to benefit as well. “Our dream has always been that this is a shared venture with communi-
Chat with the City of Red Deer staff members and council about the vision for the community at the first Let’s Talk event at Parkland Mall on Saturday. Residents will not only learn about what the city does but will have the chance to give input on what they think about the city’s vision. The city will ask residents what they think about several projects, including what spaces and places they want for the community. “This is all about what community amenities are missing for Red Deerians, their families and our community,” said Charity Dyke, acting director of Communications and Strategic Planning. Residents can also have their say on the 2015 budget. Departments and agencies such as Recreation, Parks and Culture, Social Planning and Electric Light and Power will be on hand to provide information, as well as agencies including the Waskasoo Environmental Education Society, Alberta Animal Services and the Red Deer Regional Airport. Let’s Talk runs from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the mall.
RDSO Special Gala goes on without star An unexpected cancellation sent the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra scrambling for a last-minute replacement but that didn’t stop the show. On March 26, the Special Gala Perty and we want them to take advantage of that,” said Schultz. Dozens of fruit trees have been planted on the grounds around the greenhouse, and there are further plans to put in an outdoor garden area and picnic tables to make the area a community gathering point. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com
SENTENCE: Support from fiancée is mitigating factor Phypers also submitted a letter of support from Szoke’s fiancée, which Justice Ken Nielsen said was a mitigating factor. Phypers cited case law for similar break and enter convictions. In some cases, criminals with far more convictions that Szoke received sentences in the range of one to two years. Phypers asked for a sentence of 18 to 20 months total. Crown Prosecutor Jason Snider cited Szoke’s extensive record, which includes 13 break and enter convictions as an adult. He sought a sentence of three to three-and-a-half years, saying Szoke has served longer periods of incarceration and continues to pile up the convictions, which “speaks to the incorrigibility of the offender.” Nielsen was satisfied giving Szoke the same sentence Justice Adam Germain gave to Davis. Szoke pleaded guilty to two break and enters. One was an attempted theft of an ATM at the Independent Gas Bar in Clearview Market Square on Feb. 3, 2013. Szoke and another male broke in, tied a rope around the ATM and attached it to their vehicle. When they
Accused in robbery of store granted bail The oldest of the four men charged with an armed robbery of a Red Deer Mac’s Convenience Store has been granted bail. Stephen Earl Donaldson, 20, of Ponoka was the only one of the four co-accused to be held in custody after they were arrested in late February this year. In Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench, Justice Adam Germain said Donaldson was strongly supported by his mother and employer, who were both present at the bail review hearing on Wednesday morning. Germain said the decision to release Donaldson was very close and he emphatically told the defendant to stay on the straight and narrow. “I even get a hint you break your release, we’re going to have a little chat,” boomed Germain. “I’m not a softy pushover.” attempted to steal the ATM, the rope broke and they left the scene emptyhanded. The second break and enter conviction stems from a Feb. 17, 2013, ATM theft from the Petrolite in Edgar Industrial Park. Szoke and Davis broke in and opened the ATM, stealing about $1,500. Szoke was given a two-and-a-half year sentence, minus 222 days of pretrial custody. He was also given a lifetime firearms and weapons prohibition and an order to provide a sample of his DNA. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com
VOLUNTEERS: Helping out is a twofold experience This makes communities “safer, cleaner, more inviting and vibrant,” she said. Carter said that finding the right organization to invest time in is a twofold experience. “To be able to give back to the organization we believe in, it sort of makes us better people.” It also helps people in the community who need help “so they can feel part of our community,” she said. “You feel like you belong to a community, making it a home rather than just a place you can live in.” This experience enriches individual volunteers and the people they are helping, she said. “Volunteer Week is about building awareness and recognizing people for what they do and what they give and how they give back,” said Carter. “It’s really about where we actually sit back and say ‘Our community is better be-
CALGARY — A teenage girl has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a young man at a Calgary house party. The girl had faced a count of firstdegree murder, but the judge opted for the lesser charge. Brett Wiese, who was 19, died in hospital after being stabbed seven times as he tried to break up a fight at a northwest Calgary home in January 2013. Court heard the party’s host had ejected the girl and several other uninvited guests, who later returned with knives. A second young man was seriously hurt. The girl, who cannot be named because she was 17 at the time, was also found guilty of aggravated assault and assault. The Crown earlier suggested that the teen was the instigator and that, if she were convicted, it would apply to have her sentenced as an adult. A trial for another person charged in the death of Wiese, who was a University of Calgary business student, is scheduled for September. After Wiese’s death, police urged people not to advertise their parties on social media sites such as Facebook. Investigators said the strangers who showed up at the party had learned about it online. Germain asked Donaldson if they had an understanding, to which Donaldson replied, “Yes your honour.” “Pull the wool over my eyes and we’re going to have a talk,” warned Germain sternly. Conditions of the release were to be hammered out by defence and Crown, but Germain said they should have strict house arrest and a very limited time Donaldson would be allowed to be outside his mother’s house.
Provincial building is one of greenest Red Deer’s provincial building is one of Canada’s biggest and greenest. The building on 4920 51st St. came in a close second on the Building Owners and Managers Association of Canada’s list of the top five sustainable large buildings. Large buildings are defined as any building with more than 100,00 square feet of floor space. The Alberta Infrastructure-owned building scored 93. It was bested by two points by Thunder Bay, Ont.’s provincial building. The building is managed by Edon Property Management. Red Deer’s building, at 288,192-square-feet ,uses outside air for free cooling in the summer and uses 100 per cent renewable energy. There are also green contracts in place. The goal of the program is to improve the environmental performance and management of the country’s existing building stock by assessing energy and water use, among other factors. The ranking was recently published in the Corporate Knights, a paid insert in the Globe and Mail. cause of these people.’ ”
ROTARY: Albertans have advantage This time around, they played a total of 10 games in the round robin as well as the final, which was the most memorable game, Connor said. “For the first five ends they actually out-curled us and we were two down after five. “Then for the sixth, seventh and eight ends we out-curled them, so that was rewarding. Madison was definitely the hottest team going into playoffs.” It was Georgette’s 15-foot runback to “set everything up nicely” that was Connor’s favourite delivery of the week. “It made the two shots I made after that quite a bit easier,” he said with a laugh. The championship, established in 1972 by the International Curling Fellowship of Rotarians, saw 11 teams competing this year, four from Canada, three from the U.S., three from Scotland and one from England. Connor has been curling for 42 years and said growing up in Alberta brings a huge advantage. “If you curl in this province, you’re going to be playing tough games and close games. ... And I think some of the teams we faced don’t have that so that was an advantage we had in terms of experience.” Most of the Stettler team has been playing together for about 10 years, which also helps them slide the stones better, Connor said. The championships, held every two years, will take place in Grande Prairie in 2016. rfrancoeur@reddeeradvocate.com
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You’re a good plan, Charlie Brown A PEEK INTO THE METICULOUS VISION BEHIND 2015’S PEANUTS FEATURE FILM BY MICHAEL CAVNA ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES Can a drawn line feel so warm and fuzzy that it calms countless anxious onlookers? Because with one peek at Charlie Brown’s new round noggin last month — as his computer-generated head debuted like a monument in full movement — long-worried fussbudget fans beheld the beautifully fluid lines and were assuaged. In painting characters in a fresh way, the artists, it seems, had also rendered the would-be critics docile. Ever since 20th Century Fox and Blue Sky Studios helped announce a CGI Peanuts feature film due in 2015, legions of followers had begun fretting: Would a digitally rendered Linus and Lucy and Woodstock lose all the artful charm that characterizes the beloved strip and specials? The worst-case CGI scenarios spooked fans’ imaginations, as if haunted by a hologrammic Garfield voiced by Bill Murray (a filmic flashback that puts the Odie in “odious”). The Peanuts animators had put long months into trying to stay true to the spirit and style of creator Charles Schulz. But in March, a quick litmus test was shared with the world — most notably, with the millions of protective die-hards in Charlie’s armies. So, does this two-minute-plus trailer featuring Snoopy and Charlie Brown mark the first successful step in a core visual mission: To somehow blend the cool-eyed realism of CGI with the linedrawn warmth of the master’s hand? Yes, Hollywood. But how did the filmmakers get to this point — and with the big launch date just a year and a half away, where do they go from here? 1. The Seed It was 2006 when Craig Schulz sat down with the seed of an idea. Six years after his father’s death, the popularity of Peanuts was holding ever strong. The feature’s characters were so ingrained in the culture that most client newspapers were continuing to carry the strip, and the merchandise kept selling, and phrases coined by the cartoonist continued to be part of the everyday vernacular. And, quite significantly, the animated specials continued to garner high ratings. Amid this lasting appeal, the cartoonist’s son had a short-format concept for a Peanuts film. And once he had the idea down, he turned to the third generation. “I was happy to show my son,” Craig says of Bryan Schulz, a screenwriter. “He showed me how to make it bigger — how to blow it up more — and he helped me put in structure.” Craig Schulz, though, proceeded with caution. 2015 will mark the 65th anniversary of the launch of Peanuts by United Feature Syndicate, and it is
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20th Century Fox and Blue Sky Studios have announced that a CGI Peanuts film is due in theaters in 2015. dicey to tamper with the legacy of, and love for, Charles “Sparky” Schulz’s institution of a creation. “Nobody is more protective of the comic strip than myself,” Craig Schulz said. “The only one who would be more protective is Jeannie” Schulz, widow of the Peanuts”creator. 2. The Hire “We’ve all been Charlie Brown at one point in our lives.” Those are the words of Steve Martino — an Emmy-winning writer-director with Blue Sky who has worked on the studio’s Ice Age franchise. And that is the connection to character that Martino carried into his meeting with the keepers of the Peanuts flame. “He met the Geisels and talked to Audrey,” Craig Schulz says of Martino’s trip to La Jolla, Calif., where he shared his creative vision with Theodor Dr. Seuss Geisel’s widow. Audrey Geisel, in turn, shared her husband’s world with Martino. “She personally walked him through a lot of stuff in the house,” including closets that contained her collections of things, Schulz says. “And she told [Martino] what she expected of him” with the movie. Given that success, Schulz says Team Peanuts felt confident it could expect the same sense of vision from Martino on its film. 3. The Trip Blue Sky Studios is in Greenwich, Conn., while the Peanuts base of operations is in Northern California. As with his Dr. Seuss film, Martino’s most logical step was to visit the creative
epicenter of “Peanuts.” “I needed to become more of an expert in the details,” Martino said. Blue Sky crew members visited Santa Rosa. A group of storyboard artists headed west. “I have been delighted that Steve Martino and his Blue Sky animation team have chosen to make Sparky’s studio here in Santa Rosa sort of a second home,” Jeannie Schulz said. “Here, they can absorb what still has the feel of Sparky’s presence, as well as visiting the museum to look at original art. 4. The Canvas When hand-drawn warmth gets adapted into the cool pixel-precision of CGI, the fear is often that something will get lost in the translation. Steve Martino knows he is trying to bridge this chasm between two distinct visual languages. In trying to create a style of movement for the characters, though, the filmmakers needed to solve a range of visual challenges. Fortunately, an animation master had already traveled along this path. 5. The Master The Blue Sky artists hit obstacles as they tried to create each smooth-moving figure. Some of them were fresh off the animated film Epic, which, as Craig Schulz says, is “as close to human movement as you can get” in cartoon form. They had studied Charles Schulz’s line. Now they needed to study the work of a man who had been in their shoes. “We step off of a legacy of how Bill Melendez created,” Martino says
of the late Emmy-winning animator. “I go back to the Christmas special,” 1965’s A Charlie Brown Christmas. When Melendez visually adapted the static comic strip for the screen, he had to “paint on a different canvas,” Martino says. For example, Martino explains, “Sparky drew Snoopy on the doghouse, the Flying Ace . . . but Bill Melendez [had to] make him fly — he put him up in the air. That’s amazing. . . . 6. The trailer and beyond As March approached, so, too, did the deadline for the film’s debut trailer. Would fans appreciate how Blue Sky was, as Martino says, “bringing these characters into a beautiful CGI world”? “My hope is that we’re lifting a filter,” Martino says. “Charlie Brown’s shirt has a cotton texture, and shoes made of leather. We walk into this world and see the shapes and objects and [know they’re] completely derived from what Charles Schulz drew.” “I was with my family members, and it brought tears to their eyes when they saw the trailer,” Craig Schulz says. “There was the fur on Snoopy, and you could feel the texture and the way the clothing moved.” Now that “Peanuts” fans have embraced the trailer, the filmmakers know they’ve got to continue with this high-level commitment. “It’s been a big, long, difficult road,” says the filmmaking son of Charles Schulz. “But we’ve got to uphold the legacy and be genuine to ‘Peanuts.’ “ Michael Cavna writes for The Washington Post
Disney puts Captain America 3 on collision course with Superman LOS ANGELES _Walt Disney Co. has thrown down the gauntlet at Warner Bros. by scheduling the next installment of its Captain America film series to open on the same day its competitor releases a combined Superman-Batman movie. Disney’s Marvel unit said Monday a previously unidentified film scheduled for May 6, 2016, would be the third film in the series. The second picture, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, set a record for an April debut last weekend with ticket sales of $95 million in the U.S. and Canada. Pitting superheroes against each other flies in the face of recent efforts by studios to spread out competing films and avoid cannibalizing ticket sales. Plans by Disney and Time Warner’s film division to come out with big pictures on the same day suggest competition for top dates remains fierce. “It doesn’t make a lot of sense for two huge superhero films to open on the same date but there is a lot of time between now and 5/6/16,” Dan Fellman, president of domestic distribution for Warner Bros. in Burbank, Calif., said in an interview.
“However at this time, we are not considering a change of date for Batman vs. Superman.” Disney, also based in Burbank, and Marvel didn’t respond to requests for comment. In January, Warner Bros. pushed back the release of its planned Batman vs. Superman a follow-up to “Man of Steel,” to May 6, 2016, from July 17, 2015, according to Rentrak Corp., an industry researcher. Marvel has had an untitled release on the schedule for that date since July. “I don’t think the studios or the theaters would be happy to see this,” Alan Gould, an analyst at Evercore Partners in New York, said in an interview. “I would be surprised if they didn’t end up changing these dates.” With its weekend debut, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, the superhero sequel to the 2011 movie, beat the previous record for an April opening — the $86.2 million recorded by Fast Five in 2011. Captain America also passed The Lego Movie, a Warner Bros. picture, to score the biggest opening weekend this year, and has already generated $303 million in worldwide ticket sales, according to Box Office Mojo. The movie, which cost $170 million to make, should pro-
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Not to blame for failure to move crop, railway says EXPECTATIONS FOR MOVING BUMPER CROP WERE UNREALISTIC: CN BY THE CANADIAN PRESS
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4 Wheel Parts regional manager Brad Gilbert, left, and store manager Ryan Radzikowski chat in the company’s new Gasoline Alley shop on Wednesday. A grand opening celebration is planned for Saturday.
4 Wheel Parts gearing up for more business OPENS SHOP IN GASOLINE ALLEY WEST BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR 4 Wheel Parts is gaining traction in Canada, with the California-based company opening its fifth shop in this country — and second in Alberta — last month in Red Deer County. A distributor and retailer of aftermarket parts and equipment for off-road vehicles, 4 Wheel Parts is located in Gasoline Alley West, at 342 Laura Ave. It moved into those premises after buying Canada Custom Vehicles, the building’s previous occupant. Brad Gilbert owned Canada Custom Vehicles and is now 4 Wheel Parts’ regional manager, responsible for Western Canada. He said his new company, which currently has more than 60 stores in North America — including in Calgary, Montreal, Fredericton and Burlington, Ont. — expects to open another in Edmonton later this year. “Moving forward, we will be looking at other locations within Western Canada.” Gilbert said officials with 4 Wheel Parts asked him to join their company about a year ago. Ultimately, they accomplished this objective by buying his business, which he had started nine years earlier. Canada Custom Vehicles’ focus was on performance and styling products for all types of vehicles
— a market that 4 Wheel Parts continues to serve, said Gilbert. “Obviously, trucks, Jeeps and SUVs is their core market but they definitely don’t want us to lose the performance and muscle car market that we have as well.” His staff have remained with the operation, with about 10 people now working at the Red Deer County store. They now have improved opportunities and security, said Gilbert, as well as access to greater resources. The change in ownership has already resulted in increased products and inventory, improved operating systems, and comprehensive warranty coverage, he said. The business is now also able to sell online, which is a big part of 4 Wheel Parts’ operations. The shop will install anything it sells, with two journeyman mechanics on staff, said Gilbert. “Installation is a massive part of our business.” 4 Wheel Parts will celebrate the grand opening of its Red Deer County store this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a variety of promotions, including a free barbecue. Canada Custom Vehicles had operated in Gasoline Alley since 2008, when it moved there from 6013 48th Ave. in Red Deer. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com
Hurdle brews for Tim Hortons OBJECTION TO SIDEWALK REQUIREMENT BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Plans for a new Tim Hortons store in south Red Deer stumbled on a stretch of sidewalk Wednesday. Members of the city’s municipal planning commission and representatives of the iconic coffee shop chain debated the equity and practicality of installing 150 metres of sidewalk in front of the new business. Tim Hortons wants to develop the restaurant at No. 108, 2325 Gaetz Ave., in the former premises of Polar Jewellers in Bower Plaza. It would have seating for 50, and no drivethrough service. City staff supported the application, but included a condition requiring that a 1.5-metrewide concrete sidewalk be laid parallel to Gaetz Avenue on the west side of Bower Plaza. It explained that this would eventually connect to a proposed asphalt trail further south. Les Humphrey, a senior planner with Dillon Consulting of Calgary and who spoke on behalf of Tim Hortons, objected to the sidewalk requirement. He pointed out that
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WINNIPEG — The president of Canadian National Railway is criticizing the federal government for over-regulating railways based on an unusually cold winter and a bumper grain crop. Claude Mongeau told the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce that, under the circumstances, it was unrealistic to expect anyone to move the record harvest in just a few months. Rail companies alone can’t bear sole responsibility for the transportation bottleneck that has left farmers’ bins overflowing, he said. CN (TSX:CNR) moved a record number of cars before the “wicked winter that put us on our knees,” Mongeau said Wednesday. “I’m sorry that winter was so hard. I’m sorry that we failed our customers — all of them, not just grain — not being able to meet all of their demands, all of the time,” he said. “But I don’t control the weather.” Western Canadian farmers harvested a record 76 million tonnes of grain last year — 50 per cent higher than average — but much of it hasn’t moved. Rail companies have said the frigid weather forced them to use shorter trains to ensure brakes could be used safely, but that cut down on their capacity. Mongeau also said grain elevator companies didn’t act quickly enough in August to move “a huge crop that was maturing in their own backyard.” Last month, Ottawa ordered rail companies to double the amount of grain they move each week to a minimum of one million tonnes and using 11,000 cars. If they don’t meet the requirement, they could face fines of up to $100,000 a day. The Conservatives are also expected to pass legislation by the end of the week that would further regulate the railways. The legislation allows the Canadian Grain Commission to decide how much a grain company will pay to a farmer if the company doesn’t meet delivery dates set out in a contract. It also increases what are called inter-switching limits in Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan which the federal government says would allow more service by more rail companies. Mongeau said that will just open the market to U.S. companies and take jobs away from Canadians. “This is bad policy,” Mongeau said. “This is bad, bad policy made in the heat of the moment to punish the railroads for not moving a 100-year crop in a difficult winter. That’s the mess we’re in.” If Ottawa is going to regulate rail companies, it should also regulate grain elevators and put limits on the number of orders grain companies can place, he suggested. “We’re going to have to level the playing field.” But some Prairie farmers say the regulation of rail companies was a long time coming. Doug Chorney, head of Keystone Agricultural Producers, said the railways have never made moving grain a priority. He pointed out that when the railways had a chance to sign voluntary service agreements with shippers last year, they declined. “What they demonstrated is they do need to be regulated,” he said. “What we’ve seen this winter for performance is unacceptable and government had to intervene.”
Air Canada CEO’s compensation drops to $7.8 million BY THE CANADIAN PRESS
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Tim Hortons is seeking to open a restaurant in the former Polar Jewellers site at 2325 Gaetz Ave. but is concerned about a municipal condition that it lay a sidewalk along the west side of the Bower Plaza. the Tim Hortons development would produce only minor changes to the building’s facade, and that previous, more substantial work at the strip mall had not triggered a requirement for sidewalk installation. Humphrey also noted that the sidewalk could prove temporary if the adjacent service road is removed — as has occurred elsewhere along Gaetz Avenue. And he said there is not currently a trail to the south for the sidewalk to connect with. Kim Fowler, the
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city’s director of planning, said the governing policy and bylaws have changed since the previous renovations to Bower Plaza. She added that removal of the service lane is at least 10 years away, and that an asphalt trail to the south is slated to be built this year. The commission discussed the possibility of developing a wider asphalt trail on a costsharing basis with the developer, but ultimately voted to table the application so that alternatives could be
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considered. The issue of parking also came up, with concerns expressed about a lack of stalls at the strip mall and the potential for traffic congestion. Humphrey said the restaurant would have a lower intensity than other Tim Hortons with drive-throughs — with about 50 trips per hour expected — and that most of these would occur at different times than those to other restaurants in Bower Plaza. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com
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MONTREAL — Air Canada’s chief executive received more than $7.8 million in compensation last year as he oversaw a dramatic turnaround in the airline’s financial performance and share price. According to regulatory documents filed ahead of airline’s annual meeting in May, Calin Rovinescu’s total compensation was down from $9.5 million in 2012, when he received a $5-million award on the third anniversary of this employment with the carrier. That one-time payment was part of a 2009 employment contract that lured him from Canaccord Genuity, the investment bank where he was a co-founder. Excluding this retention payment, Rovinescu’s compensation increased 72 per cent from the $4.5 million he received in 2012, which in turn was up from almost $4 million in 2011. His salary was unchanged at $1.4 million in 2013, but share-based awards surged to $2.6 million, stock options to $1.24 million and his annual bonus to $2.26 million. He also had a $290,800 pension value. Rovinescu oversaw dramatic financial improvements at the country’s largest airline in last year. Among other things, he was credited with achieving a record $384 million in adjusted profits, a 14.7 per cent improvement in on-time performance and the launch of the Air Canada Rouge low-cost subsidiary. He also oversaw new pension funding regulations with the federal government, the development of international routes and reached or surpassing cost-reduction targets.
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Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 60.33 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77.97 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 25.67
Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 102.42 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 54.19 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.25 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.66 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.05 Cdn. National Railway . . 60.92 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 162.07 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 41.18 Capital Power Corp . . . . 25.61 Cervus Equipment Corp 22.40 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 48.97 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 50.95 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 29.94 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.94 General Motors Co. . . . . 33.62 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 21.45 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.60 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 47.78 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 66.95 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 38.82 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 12.92 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 46.80
Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 20.60 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 25.62 First Quantum Minerals . 20.04 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 27.84 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 8.87 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.95 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 4.66 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 37.19 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.24 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 25.29 Energy Aeroflex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.08 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 41.69 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 64.92 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.09 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 54.90 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 44.05 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 23.12 Canyon Services Group. 13.75 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 31.70 CWC Well Services . . . . 1.090 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 24.45 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.82 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 97.33 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 58.79
Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 108.23 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.22 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 16.05 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 46.45 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 17.18 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.54 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market was higher Wednesday as minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate meeting were taken to indicate that the U.S. central bank will be more accomodative than thought in keeping short-term rates low. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 63.13 points to 14,435.58. Indexes were also boosted by strong earnings reports from the retail and resource sectors. The Canadian dollar climbed 0.42 of a cent to 91.98 cents US. New York indexes ran ahead as the minutes showed that Fed officials had a secret video conference call in early March where they reached a consensus that the 6.5 per cent unemployment rate threshold for the first rate hike had become outdated. On the conference call, the central bankers were clearly worried that changing the forward guidance would impact markets. In the end, the Fed settled on an open-ended approach — that even after employment and inflation are nearly back to normal, short-term rates may need to stay unusually low for a while because the economy isn’t fully healthy. The Dow Jones industrials jumped 181.04 points to 16,437.18, the Nasdaq rose 70.91 points to 4,183.9 and the S&P 500 index gained 20.22 points to 1,872.18. Traders are braced for a slew of first-quarter earnings reports over the next few weeks. The reporting season got off to an auspicious start Tuesday as Alcoa Inc. said that it lost US$178 million in the first quarter as the price it was paid for aluminum dropped eight per cent from a year ago. However, earnings excluding writedowns to reduce smelting and milling capacity were nine cents per share, four cents better
than expectations and Alcoa shares rose 3.75 per cent in New York. And on Wednesday, Montrealbased discount chain Dollarama (TSX:DOL) announced a hike in its quarterly dividend to 16 cents from 14 cents. The retailer also posted a quarterly net profit of $83 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.17. That compares with $77.1 million in the same quarter last year on diluted EPS of $1.04. Sales for the quarter were $582.2 million compared with $561.8 million year over year. Its shares ran ahead $7.19 or 8.38 per cent to $92.97 after earlier hitting an all time high of $94.25. Tech stocks led TSX advancers, up 2.19 per cent, with Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) ahead $11.78 to $276.99. The base metals component turned higher, up 0.89 per cent while May copper was down one cent to US$3.04 a pound. May crude on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose $1.15 to US$103.71 a barrel and the energy sector gained 0.57 per cent. The gold sector was flat as June bullion fell $3.20 to US$1,305.90 an ounce. MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at close Wednesday. Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 14,435.58, up 63.13 points TSX Venture Exchange — 1,003.37, up 4.58 points TSX 60 — 823.70, up 3.23 points Dow — 16,437.18, up 181.04 points S&P 500 — 1,872.18, up 20.22 points Nasdaq — 4,183.90, up 70.91 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 91.98 cents US, up 0.42 of a cent Pound — C$1.8256, down 0.34
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Air Canada’s (TSX:AC.B) shares had the best performance of any Canadian company last year, more than tripling in value. They fell in the months after hitting a 52-week high of $9.90 in January, but surged 25 per cent last Friday after the company upgraded its outlook for the first quarter and said it expected a strong summer season. The stock closed down 12 cents, or 1.58 per cent, at $7.47 on Wednesday. The guidance prompted several analysts to upgrade their forecasts and target price for the airline’s shares. The proxy circular said chief financial officer Michael Rousseau’s total compensation increased nearly 58 per cent to $2.3 million last year, including $527,000 base salary. Benjamin Smith, the chief commercial officer, received $2 million, up from $1.2 million in 2012. Meanwhile, Air Canada announced Wednesday that it will begin offering passengers across North America inflight air-to-ground Wi-Fi connectivity starting in May.
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Air Canada has been testing the Gogo Wi-Fi system on two Airbus 319s operating in Canada and the United States under and agreement with Panasonic. The remaining narrowbody fleet of Airbus, Embraer 190s, CRJ-705s and Embraer 175s will be outfitted with the system with the goal of equipping 29 aircraft this year. The service is expected to be available on 130 aircraft by December 2015. Air Canada says the system, which allows passengers to search the Internet and use e-mail, offers peak connection speeds comparable to mobile broadband services available on the ground and will be offered at “competitive” prices. In the U.S., Gogo costs US$5 for one hour of use, $14 for 24 hours and $39.95 a month for a single airline, while for $49.95 a month a passenger can use it on all airlines. Current regulations prohibit the use of cellular phones for voice communication. WestJet Airlines (TSX:WJA) announced in February that it plans to replace seatback television monitors in its aircraft starting next year as it adds a new entertainment system that will allow passengers to access TV, movies and the Internet with their electronic devices while in the air.
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announcements Obituaries ELWORTHY Robert (Bob) Elworthy of Bowden passed away suddenly at home on April 3, 2014 at the age of 57 years. Born in Zweibrücken, Germany, Bob enjoyed golfing, fishing, camping and especially the annual fall hunt in November. Loving father and friend to many, Bob was known for his easy going and generous nature, laid back attitude, his sense of humor and infectious laugh. He was always quick to lend a hand to anyone who needed it. Bob is survived by his daughter Brooke Bertschi (Justin Osness); grandsons Evan and Jace Bertschi; friend and partner Christine Lyttle; brothers Bruce and Gordon (Rosanna) Elworthy; nieces Sarah Elworthy and Kathryn Badger and nephew Jeffrey Elworthy. He was predeceased by his wife Vickey and parents Bill and Frances Elworthy. Memorial services were held on Wednesday April 9, 2014 at Heartland Funeral Services Chapel, Olds. Interment was held at the Bowden Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the MS Society of Canada of charity of choice. HEARTLAND FUNERAL SERVICES LTD., OLDS entrusted with arrangements. 403-507-8610 www.heartlandfuneralservices.com
FOX Charles Perry Charles Perry Fox of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at the age of 90 years. He was born October 18,1923 in Youngstown, Alberta and was raised in a farming community west of Olds. Charles joined the air force in 1942 earning his “wings”. He was released in 1945 and returned to his farming community. He rejoined the air force in 1954. After retiring from the service in 1970 he and his family moved to Red Deer where he worked for the County of Red Deer until again retiring in 1990. Charles enjoyed computers, photography and especially gardening and his love of dogs spread throughout his family. Many in his neighbourhood will miss all his kindnesses. Charles is survived by his beloved wife, Sarah Ellen; three children, Robert (Lesley) Fox, David (Donna) Fox and Margo (Myles) Jacobs; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A private service will be held on Friday, April 11, 2014. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Alzheimer’s Society. 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. Phone (403) 347-3319.
GAMBLE Patricia Patricia Caroline Gamble of Elnora, Alberta passed away at the Red Deer Hospital on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at the age of 53 years. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150-67 Street, Red Deer, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, donations in Patricia’s name may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Suite 202, 5913-50 Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 4C4. 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. Phone (403) 347-3319.
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BULLOCK Shirley May (nee Siebold) Shirley May Bullock passed away peacefully at Centennial House in Ponoka on April 8, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Born August 23, 1951 Shirley was the eldest of Lloyd and Ellen Siebold’s four children. She was born with a gentle soul and a wonderful laugh and she will always be remembered for the care and love she gave to family and friends. She leaves to mourn her loving mother Ellen Siebold (Cliff Sick) of Red Deer, brother David Siebold (Pat) of Ponoka, sister Donna Greenwood (Rick) of Clearwater, BC and brother Michael Siebold (Joy) of Bawlf and several nieces and nephews. Shirley was predeceased by her soul mate Robert Bullock in 1991 and her only child Jerrilyn Seibel, and her two precious grandchildren Rebecca Smith and Anthony Smith in 2005. Family and friends will gather at the Red Deer Cemetery for a graveside remembrance of Shirley’s life Saturday April 12, 2014 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society or a charity of your choice. We would also like to thank the caring staff from Horizon Centre at Centennial Center Ponoka that took such good care of Shirley.
COMMINS Robert (Bob) George Marks Bob passed away at his home on April 8th with his loving and supportive family at his bedside. He leaves to mourn his loving wife and partner of 49 years, Sharon and his legacy will live on in the lives of his children; daughter Tanya (Darrel); son Chad (Madelyn), and his greatest source of pride, grandchildren Brooklyn,Tyson, Kolton and Mataya. He is also survived by his mother, Hildur Boyer, and siblings Heather, Jeff and Jim as well as numerous extended family members. Though he has left us he will be forever remembered for his strength, courage, perseverance, positivity and the ability to live life to the fullest regardless of circumstance. On behalf of Bob, the family would like to thank Dr Neil Graham and staff of the Red Deer Cancer Centre, Dr. Konynenbelt and numerous doctors and nurses of ER, Sylvan Lake home care nurses and incredible friends and supporters of Bob and his family as they traveled through his life’s journey. A Celebration of Bob’s life will be held at the Sylvan Lake Alliance Church on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made in Bob’s name to the Central Alberta Cancer Centre. SYLVAN LAKE AND ROCKY FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORIUM, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-887-2151
HANSEN Norman Marlo 1930 to 2014 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend on Thursday, April 3, 2014 in Red Deer, AB. Norm is lovingly remembered by his wife Freda; daughters, Lynn (Glen), Sandra and Jodi (Gord); grandchildren, Daniel, Evan, Adam and Leanne. He is also survived by his brother Sylvan; sisters, Helen Marques (Lloyd), Bernice Edwards (Rod), Edith Verbicky (John), Carol Green (Hugh); as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Helmer and Emma Hansen; brother, Herman; sister and brother-in-law Ruth and Richard Kuhl; brother-in-law, Gordon Green; nephew, Larry Green; niece, Wendy Edwards and great nephew, Justin Thacker. Norm was born on the family farm near Duchess, AB. He was the fifth of eight children. He grew up in the Duchess area and attended Clancy School. He had various jobs and private businesses over the years but his main career was in the automotive industry. Norm moved to Calgary in 1958 where he met his future wife and best friend, Freda Hextall. They married in 1960. Norm’s career as an automotive body man culminated into management and then on to a position as an instructor at SAIT. In 1985, Norm and Freda left the Calgary area, moving to Sylvan Lake, establishing successful businesses and new friends. Norm was a kind, gentle man and had a great sense of humour even throughout his courageous battle with cancer. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, camping and travelling. He explored many places in the world and truly had a cherished life. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Norm’s Life at FOSTER’S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 4 Street N.W., Calgary (across from Queen’s Park Cemetery) on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation directly to Red Deer Hospice, 99 Arnot Ave, Red Deer, AB T4R 3S6. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca FOSTER’S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATIORIUM Telephone: 403-297-0888 Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial
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Obituaries REID Melbourne (Mel) Douglas Nov. 4, 1919 - April 3, 2014 It is with great sadness that the family of Melbourne (Mel) Douglas Reid announce his passing on Thursday, April 3rd at Three Hills Hospital after a courageous battle. Mel was born on November 4, 1919 in Sheffields Mills, Nova Scotia to Marry Louella and Melbourne Harry Reid. He is survived by his loving wife of just short of 68 years, Ruby Reid of Elnora; daughter Merinda (Dave) of Rimbey; son Douglas of Elnora; three grandchildren, Emily, Serena, and Winston; and two great grandchildren, Acadia and Lincoln. He moved west in the early forties, working in logging camps, on thrashers, and breaking horses. He settled in Elnora in 1953 with Ruby and started a farm where his wife and son reside today. Mel will be remembered by many as a kind and generous man. Mel’s greatest pleasures were breaking horses, working with cattle, and travelling on his land looking at the animals and scenery. His greatest joys were his wife Ruby and living along the Red Deer River where his ranch is. Mel requested that no funeral be held and that his ashes be put along the banks of the Red Deer River. Arrangements entrusted to PRAIRIE WINDS FUNERAL HOME, Trochu, AB. 403-442-2200
In Memoriam CASE, Doris Passed away 9 years ago, April 10, 2005. Doris Case, Mom & Grandma. Never forgotten, Always in our hearts, Love and miss you. Delinda, Todd, Curtis Marshall
WHAT’S HAPPENING
CLASSIFICATIONS 50-70
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-347-8650 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds
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.
Oilfield
* Experienced Production Testing * Day Supervisors * Night Operators * Experienced Production Testing Assistants If you are a team player interested in the oil and gas industry, please submit your resume, current driver’s abstract and current safety certificates to the following: Fax 403-887-4750 jjudson@1strateenergy.ca or contact Jeanine at 403-887-2147 Please specify position when replying to this ad. We would like to thank all those candidates who apply, however only qualified personnel will be contacted.
PITCHERS/PLAYERS Wanted. RD men’s baseball league 403-302-7778
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FLEMING, Lorraine Sept. 1, 1952 - April 10, 2010 Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure. Bryan, Michelle, Ken & Family
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LOCAL home builder req’s F/T bookkeeper as well as general office duties. Previous construction knowledge is an asset. Must be able to work alone efficiently, good phone and customer skills, good with computer and knowledge of accounting program. Position avail. immed. Please fax resume to 403-347-6316 or email: executive.builders@ telus .net
ARE YOU EXPECTING A BABY SOON?
Welcome Wagon
has a special package just for you & your little one! For more information, Call Lori, 403-348-5556
Ashtale Contracting Ltd. Truck Drivers with Super B experience required. Apply by email: ashtalecontracting@gmail. com or by fax: 403-845-7009 include resume with references, current abstract, copy of safety tickets
Barden Oilfield Hauling Ltd. is looking for
PICKER OPERATOR for moving service rigs. Must be exp’d in moving service rigs. F/T camp shift work. Fax resume & CDA to 403 341 3968 or email bardentrucking@telus.net
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PERIOPARTNERS Dr. Patrick Pierce/ Dr. Janel Yu Require
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BOOKEEPER/ADMIN Growing and dynamic software company based in Red Deer, looking to fill FT perm position. For further info and to apply, visit us at visual-eyes.ca
DENTAL ADMIN. SUPERSTAR! Our dental practice is seeking an outstanding individual to provide extraordinary service for our patients. Dental or medical experience a plus. Learn more about this opportunity by calling 403-307-8560 where you will hear a recorded message providing details about the position and instructions on how to apply.
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1ST RATE ENERGY SERVICES INC., a growing Production Testing company, based out of Sylvan Lake, is currently accepting resumes for the following positions:
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FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY AT BUSY MEDICAL CLINIC. Must be energetic, willing to learn, and people oriented. Computer skills an asset. Training will be provided. References required. Send Resume to Box 1085, c/o RED DEER ADVOCATE, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9
FOUND: WALLET. Tuesday 8th. Northeast corner of 40th Ave. and 39th St. (Eastview School). Call (403) 347-6101
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POYNTER Murray Please come and join in the Celebration of Murray’s Life on Saturday April 12 from 2-4 pm. Sunnybrook United Church 12 Stanton St. Red Deer.
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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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with at least 3 yrs. of practice and ClearDent experience who is extremely well organized, energetic & self motivated. 4 days/wk. No evenings or weekends. Send resume ASAP to reddeer@periopartners.com or bring by in person, we would love to meet you. 4619 48 Ave, Red Deer. Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY
DISPATCHER If you are organized and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this role may be for you. The successful applicant will have the following: • Strong Computer Skills • Good written & verbal communication • Prefer Dispatch Experience • • • •
The job includes: Coordinating & Dispatching (Labour & Equipment) Monitor Work Schedule Competitive Rates & Full Benefits 8 / 6 Shift
Alstar Oilfield is looking for highly motivated individuals to join our Team in Hinton. Alstar has been serving the oil & gas construction industry since 1969. If you have a Desire to be Part of a Growing Company Please apply on our Career Section on our website www.alstaroilfield.com “Committed to enriching the lives of our workforce, while Providing quality energy construction solutions”
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Alstar has immediate positions available for: Experienced Low Bed drivers with off - road and winch tractor experience Experienced 45 Ton Boom Truck Operators Competitive Rates and Full Benefits Wages range from $40.00 to $55.00 per hour depending on position and experience Alstar Oilfield is looking for highly motivated individuals to join our Team in Hinton. Alstar has been serving the oil & gas construction industry since 1969. If you have a Desire to be Part of a Growing Company Please apply on our Career Section on our website www.alstaroilfield.com
Alstar Oilfield is looking for highly motivated individuals to join our Team in Hinton. Alstar has been serving the oil & gas construction industry since 1969.
NOW HIRING Well Testing Personnel Experienced Supervisors & Operators Must have valid applicable tickets Email: lstouffer@ testalta.com
Attn: Human Resources email:kwolokoff@ bearspawpet.com Fax 403-252-9719 Mail: Suite 5309 333 96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3
RED Deer based acid If you have a Desire to be hauling company looking Part of a Growing Company for Class 1 truck drivers. Please apply on our Career Top industry wages and benefits package. Please Section on our website fax resume and drivers abwww.alstaroilfield.com stract to 403-346-3766 “Committed to enriching the Tired of Standing? lives of our workforce, while Find something to sit on Providing quality energy in Classifieds construction solutions”
SERVICE RIG FABRICATION COORDINATOR Alstar is looking for a self-starter who is motivated and organized to fill this NEW position.
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Hiring full time Operation BOULEVARD Coordinator/Field Restaurant & Lounge Supervisor for local oilfield Gasoline Alley, testing company 37471 Hwy 2S, Must be local (Red Deer area) Red Deer County Must have testing is seeking experience Cook ~ $14.00/hr. Competitive salary To prepare & cook all food Health benefits offered up to standard, clean kitchen Send resume to & maintain hygiene, follow ken@darkstarproduction. recipes, assist in com receiving & storing LOCAL SERVICE CO. Kitchen Helper ~ $11.00/hr. in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. To clean kitchen following VACUUM TRUCK safety & hygiene standards. OPERATOR Clean utensils, cutlery, Must have Class 3 licence crockery & glassware items, w/air & all oilfield tickets. floors, assist in prep. Fax resume w/drivers All positions are permanent abstract to 403-886-4475 Full-time/Part-time, shift work & weekends. Education: Above Secondary Work Experience not essential, training provided. Fax resume to 780-702-5051
“Committed to enriching the lives of our workforce, while Providing quality energy OIL & GAS OPERATOR Bearspaw currently has a construction solutions” position in our Stettler field operations for an intermediate oil and gas operator. Applicants must have experience as a heavy duty mechanic or journeyman instrument mechanic and possess Experienced strong mechanical skills, Oilfield Construction be quick learners, motivated and hard working and live Lead Hands or be willing to relocate Experienced within a 20 minute commute Oilfield Construction to workplace location. This position offers a challenging Labourers work environment, attractive Experienced Oilfield benefits with competitive pay and significant room Project Foreman for promotion. Journeyman Mechanic Please submit resumes
(Preferred Heavy Duty)
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Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking exp’d FLOORHANDS & DERRICK HANDS Locally based, home every night! Qualified applicants
Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds Start your career! See Help Wanted Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.
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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
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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 Start your career! See Help Wanted
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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
FRONT DESK CLERK ~ $14.00/hr.
STORESMART SELF STORAGE
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS RED DEER 2803-50 Avenue,
Red Deer
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Answer phone calls, take reservations. Check in/out guests. Balance cash out & attend to guest needs
HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT ~14.00/hr. •
Clean & vacuum rooms, public areas, pool etc. • Replenish amenities, linens & towels. • Adhere to Holiday Inn safety standards. All positions are permanent Full-time/Part-time, shift work & weekends. Education: Above Secondary Work Experience not essential, training provided. Fax resume to 780-702-5051
HOLIDAY INN Red Deer South,
is now hiring for the following positions!
Manager (Full Time)
Assistant Manager (Full or Part time)
Customer Service Rep (Part Time) For job descriptions and how to apply, go to www.StoreSmart.ca/jobs No phone calls please
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ALLMAR INC., A leader in the architectural openings industry for over 50 years is seeking an Experienced Full Time
ESTIMATOR
Gasoline Alley, 37471 Hwy 2S,
to join our Sales Team. Must have minimum 3 Red Deer County years’ experience in is seeking estimating. work in FRONT DESK CLERK sales and thePrior construction ~ $14.00/hr. industry an asset. • Answer phone calls, We offer $19 -20/hr. take reservations. In-house training and • Check in/out guests. career advancement • Balance cash out & opportunities. attend to guest needs. Applicants please send HOUSEKEEPING resume to: hr@allmar.com
ROOM ATTENDANT ~ $14.00/hr.
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W.R.SCOTT Equipment a company dealing in compact equipment is looking for a representative to handle equipment, parts, sales & equipment rentals. Applicant must have a valid driver’s licence, basic computer knowledge is an asset. Please send resume to: dbevan@ wrscottequipment.com or fax 403-347-4099 WELDER NEEDED for shop position in Lacombe. Only clean, reliable need apply. Call 403-318-9445 8-4:30 Mon. - Fri.
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• Outstanding Salesmanship • Excellent Communication Skills, both verbal and written • Knowledgeable in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; and adept office admin experience • Strong attention to detail • Balancing Daily receipts and close • Managing, training & scheduling Assistants • Valid Class 5 Driver’s license • Candidates must consent to a Credit & Criminal Record Check • Janitorial & maintenance – keeping the physical site clean – inside and out • Basic snow removal & lawn care • Oversee contractors Base and Commissions -80k (Edmonton/Calgary)140k (Fort McMurray) per year, benefits, free storage, corporate apparel, contests and prizes No single applicants will be considered Please email BOTH resumes to Karen:
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* Adults * Youths * Seniors * Carriers are Needed to Deliver Central Alberta Life
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INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351
Antique Dealers and Stores
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4 POST car lifts and Classic Car Finders. We have the highest quality car hoists for your house or man cave avail. Also have car shipping from USA to Red Deer along with brokering, over 300 contacts worldwide for finding your classic car. Call Kyle 403-896-7258
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DISCOUNT MOBILE DETAIL Eco friendly, all types of vehicles. We come to you. No overhead = cheaper rates. For apt. call 403-755-7823
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GRAND OPENING Caravan Luxury Auto Detailing. Spring cleaning specials 403-872-3998
Contractors
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DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 RMD RENOVATIONS Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc. Call Roger 403-348-1060
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FANTASY MASSAGE
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MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161
VII MASSAGE #7,7464 Gaetz Ave. Escorts Pampering at its BEST! TAHNEE 392-0891 *BUSTY* 403-986-6686 INDEPENDENT w/own car Come in and see why we are the talk Handyman of the town. Services www.viimassage.biz
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ATT’N: Are you looking for help on small jobs around the house or renovate your bathroom, painting or flooring, and roof snow removal? Call James 403-341-0617
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CENTRAL PEST CONTROL LTD. Comm/res. Locally owned. BBB member. 403-373-6182 cpest@shaw.ca COMMERCIAL Parking lot Vacuum Street Sweeping & parking lot assessments. 403-341-6900
Painters/ Decorators
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JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. Free Est. 403-872-8888
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DEERPARK AREA Denison Cres. & Duncan Cres. $134/mo. MOUNTVIEW AREA 43A Ace. & 43 Ave. between 37 St. & 39 St. $79/mo. ALSO 42 Ave. between 35 St. & 39 St. & 43 Ave. between 35 St. & 37 St. $107/mo. ALSO Spruce Drive $52/mo. ROSEDALE AREA Rowell Cl. & Ritson Cl. $87/mo. ALSO West half of Robinson Cres., Rich Cl., & Ryan Cl. and area $84/mo.
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GAETZ SOUTH Various Full & Part Time Positions in the Meat Department, Grocery & Cash. Please see Customer Service for application.
NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver 1 day a week in BOWDEN Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307 Resident Apartment Manager - Red Deer 27 units, quiet, adult, no smoking, no pets Collect rent, clean, building maintenance, Sidewalks and grass. Renovation skills a plus Criminal record check. Send resumes with experience, expectations and references to: resumes@ wunschdevelopments.ca or fax: 780-452-8284 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!
SAFETY PERSON LABOUR Busy road construction company looking for Labours. Work is throughout Alberta. Must have a Class 5 license. Fax resume to 403-309-0489
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
35 Street 37 Street 41 St. Cres 58 Ave. Welton Cres. Westpark Cres.
36 Street 38 St. Close 57A Ave. Warwick Dr. Wiltshire Pl. Wiltshire Dr.
Phone Loren at 403-314-4316 ************************** To order your own home or office delivery of the Red Deer Advocate Newspaper Phone our Circulation Department at 403-314-4300
To order your own home or office delivery of the Red Deer Advocate Newspaper Phone our Circulation Department at 403-314-4300
* Adults * Youths * Seniors * Carriers are Needed to Deliver Red Deer Express * Flyers * Sunday Life afternoons & evenings 4 days per week
MOUNTVIEW SUBDIVISION 33 Street 34 Street 36 Street 38 Street 42 Ave. 43A Ave.
33A Street 35 St. Cres. 37 St. 41 Ave. 43 Ave. 44A Ave.
Phone Loren at 403-314-4316 ************************** To order your own home or office delivery of the Red Deer Advocate Newspaper Phone our Circulation Department at 403-314-4300
CARRIERS NEEDED FOR FLYERS, RED DEER SUNDAY LIFE & EXPRESS ROUTES IN:
ANDERS AREA Alwright Close INGLEWOOD AREA
* Adults * Youths * Seniors * Carriers are Needed to Deliver Central Alberta Life afternoons & evenings one day per week
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Ing Close / Ireland Cres. LANCASTER AREA Lancaster Drive MORRISROE AREA Marion Cres / McKenzie Cres VANIER AREA
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Home Supports for Seniors. Est 1999. Cooking, cleaning, companionship. At home or facility. Call 403-346-7777 for information.
NO COLLECTING!
Valentine Cres. / Vandorp St.
Phone Loren at 403-314-4316
Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info
Yard Care
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5* JUNK REMOVAL SPRING LAWN CLEANUP
Property clean up 340-8666
$195/mo.
Westpark Cres. & 57 Ave. Wiltshire Blvd. & Welton Cres.
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ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life
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ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For morning delivery of the ADVOCATE Delivery by 6:30 a.m. 6 days/week in:
Sentinel Self Storage is looking for a couple to live & operate our storage facilities in the following cities:
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ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life
403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca
Requirements • Grade 12, GED, or assessed equivalent • Must be a Canadian Citizen Enrollment starts May 1 - Aug. 15, 2014 Course cost $3,000/yr. Employer will payroll deduction for assistance, if required. Earn While You Learn Full Time Employment 40hrs/wk Training & Practicum hours provided to successful candidate. Mon-Fri 10-7, Sat 9-6 Medical/Dental Benefits To arrange for an interview
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Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.
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STAIR MANUFACTURER Req’s F/T workers to build stairs in Red Deer shop. ACADEMIC Express MUST HAVE basic carpentry skills. Salary based ADULT EDUCATION on skill level. Benefits AND TRAINING avail. Apply in person at 100, 7491 Edgar SPRING START Industrial Bend. email: earl707@telus.net. and/or • GED Preparation fax 403-347-7913
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Please call (403) 347-7889 EYEWEAR LIQUIDATORS
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F/T SERVICE DRIVER wanted for Little Jons Looking for apprentice or Portable Toilet Services. journeyman mechanic. Benefits. O/T in summer. Pipe bending skills would Drivers abstract req’d. be a great asset. Wages sales@littlejons.ca or fax depend on exp. Going resume to 403-342-6179 concern shop. Fax resume to:403-346-9909 RED Deer based acid or drop off at 2410 50 Ave. hauling company looking Phone 403-346-7911 for Class 1 truck drivers. Top industry wages and F/T PAINTER benefits package. Please Commercial/Residential fax resume and drivers abBrush/Roll Application. Exp. req’d. Vehicle req’d. stract to 403-346-3766 Contact Drew at CCL SEMI RETIRED? 403-596-1829 SPRING BREAK UP? Seasonal drivers req’d. GOODMEN for local fertilizer dellivery. ROOFING LTD. Clean Class 3 license Requires req’d., AG exp. an asset. Call 403-588-0956. SLOPED ROOFERS EMAIL: pat@benaltoag.com LABOURERS TITAN TRANSPORT LTD. & FLAT ROOFERS We are a flat bed company based out of Saskatoon, SK. Valid Driver’s Licence with an office in Calgary. preferred. Fax or email We are currently looking info@goodmenroofing.ca for company drivers as or (403)341-6722 well as owner operators. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! You must have a min. of 2 NEW EMPLOYMENT yrs. exp. with flat beds. OPPORTUNITY Canada/U.S. Call 1-800-667-7080 CENTRAL CITY or 306-374-1739 ASPHALT LTD. Ask for Robert Experienced • Hoe Operator • Class 3 Tandem Operator • Flag People • General Labourers • Screedman • Rakerman • Finish Roller Operator • Skid Steer Operator email resume: TRUCKERS office@ccal.com Busy road construction SIGN SHOP ACCEPTING company looking for Class APPLICATIONS FOR: 1, Class 3, and winch truck - Graphic Arts Technician drivers. Work is throughout Minimum 3 yrs. exp. with Alberta. Must have at least Corel Draw and installa3 yr’s exp. Fax resume to tions. Clean Class 5 403-309-0489 License. Apply by fax only to: 403-341-4014
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
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must have all necessary • Clean & Vacuum rooms, valid tickets for the position BUSY Central Alberta public areas, pool, etc. being applied for. Grain Trucking Company • Replenish amenities, Bearspaw offers a looking for Class 1 Drivers linens & towels. very competitive salary and/or Lease Operators. • Adhere to Holiday Inn APPLE AUTO GLASS and benefits package We offer lots of home time, safety standards EXP’D auto glass installer along with a steady benefits and a bonus All positions are permanent req’d immed. Wage depenwork schedule. program. Grain and super Full-time/Part-time, shift dent on exp. Good Please submit resumes: B exp. an asset but not work & weekends. communication/phone skills. Attn: Human Resources necessary. If you have a Education: Above Secondary 8-5 Mon. - Fri. POSITION Email: clean commercial drivers Work Experience not FILLED! No phone calls. hr@bearspawpet.com abstract and would like to essential, training provided. Fax: (403) 258-3197 or start making good money. LOOKING for Framers/ Fax resume to 780-702-5051 Mail to: Suite 5309, fax or email resume and carpenters 403-357-9816 333-96 Ave. NE comm.abstract to Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 403-337-3758 or dtl@telus.net
In this NEW role you will: • Coordinate & Schedule Work Flow/Shop Loading Professionals • Coordinate Fabrication Activity Innisfail Insurance • Manage Inventory • Ensure Timelines are Services Ltd. being kept is accepting applications for LICENSED BROKER, Wage will range from Level 2 status. Must have $65,000 - $80,000 3 yrs. exp. Commercial per annum depending on exp. an asset. F/T position. experience, with Full Benefits. The successful candidate This will be a must be a self-motivated Monday to Friday Shift professional, possessing excellent communication Alstar Oilfield is looking for and interpersonal skills. highly motivated individuals Applicants must enjoy to join our Team in Hinton. working in a very busy Alstar has been serving the team oriented oil and gas construction environment. Salary to industry since 1969. commensurate with experience. Please If you have a Desire to be forward resumes to: Part of a Growing Company Carol Peterson Please apply on our Career Box 6039 Section on our website Innisfail, AB T4G 1S7 www.alstaroilfield.com Fax: 403- 227-3910 Email: cpeterson@ “Committed to enriching the innisfailinsurance.com lives of our workforce, while Looking for a new pet? Providing quality energy Check out Classifieds to construction solutions” find the purrfect pet. Looking for a place to live? CELEBRATIONS Take a tour through the HAPPEN EVERY DAY CLASSIFIEDS IN CLASSIFIEDS
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Wanted yard maintenance person for portable toilet business, email resume to sales@littlejons.ca or fax 403-342-6179
Employment Training
900
SAFETY
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stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990
1530
Auctions
Antique & Estate Auction April 27 @ 11 am For info view www.cherryhillauction.com 403-342-2514
Computers
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ACER computer monitor, 17” , with 2 stand alone speakers and Keyboard. $50. 403-346-8563
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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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Firewood
AFFORDABLE
Homestead Firewood Spruce & Pine - Split 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472
LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346 Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275
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Garden Supplies
TREES: Windbreak, privacy screen, white spruce trees 5’-7’ delivered & planted $60 ea. on 25 or more. 20+ yrs experience (780)778-0223.
Household Appliances
1710
Black and Decker Bread Machine. Make your own bread, buns, pizza dough, fancy breads, etc. Recipe book included. $15. Available for purchase at garage sale, 125 Wilson Cres, Fri Apr 4 from 4-7pm and Sat Apr 5 from 9am2pm, OR phone 403-3462426.
Household Furnishings
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3 CUPBOARDS 72” X 30” oak, $75/ea. 403-350-7799 BAR fridge $75 403-350-7799 BED, single w/large drawers, $45; HIDE-A-BED, $40; 403-347-4111
WANTED Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514
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Tole painting projects and supplies as pictured. Other projects and paints may be available. Will consider selling individually. Prices will vary from $2-$10 per KING SIZE BOX SPRING, item. Available for pur$100. chase at garage sale, 125 403-350-9029 or Wilson Cres, Fri Apr 4 from 403-343-7389 4-7pm and Sat Apr 5 from 9am-2pm, OR phone LARGE sofa, blue/grey, 403-346-2426. modern, good cond. $150 403-350-7799 Two portable BBQs. Use LOVESEAT, off white small propane canister for with print, $200. o.b.o. fuel (avail at Can Tire, 403-343-6218 Walmart, etc). Legs fold over lid to keep it in place Student Desk. One wide, when not in use. Almost flat drawer and three side new. $10 each. drawers. 2ft 8in by 1fr Phone 403-346-2426. 3.5in. $15. Available for purchase at garage sale, 125 Wilson Cres, Fri Apr 4 Pets & from 4-7pm and Sat Apr 5 from 9am-2pm, OR phone Supplies 403-346-2426. 30 GAL FISH Tank with accessories. $200. Stereos 403-346-8563
TV's, VCRs
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PLAYSTATION 1 w/8 games, $60; Game Boy color w/4 games $60; Nintendo DS Lite w/3 games $60 403-782-3847
Misc. for Sale
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20 BOXES of misc. items, electrical, plumbing, auto, nails and yard, must take all $50 or $3/box, lumber, assorted 2 x 4’s, plywood shelving, etc., must take all $25; 3 saw horses 36”l x 27”h $8/ea; power rake blades for lawn mower 2@15”, 1@16” all $10; galvanized garbage can w/lid, $12, new 20 oz. cotton wet mop $6; portable hose reel cart $40; scoop shovel alum, $8; Coleman cooler $15 403-314-2026
CORNER computer desk. $75. 403-343-6218
EquipmentHeavy
Misc. for Sale
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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.
Household Furnishings
CLEAROUT VARIOUS PARTYLITE PRODUCTS including candles. 60% off. Large selection. 403-350-9029 or 403-343-7389 DISHES, 2 sets of 8 place setting, different patterns $35. each. 403-343-6218 DUTCH hoe, pitch fork, electric edge trimmer (weed whacker). $5 each. Phone 403-346-2426. ELECTRIC Lawn Mower (plug in). Old but works well. $15. OBO. Phone 403-346-2426 FIFTY 50 GRAM 4 ply Patent wool, 75% wool, 25% wool nylon, washable, new $50; set of smoked glass pots and lids, Vision/Corningware $40; set of flares like new $25; dbl. thick slice white toaster $10; 10 cup Corningware coffee pot $20; single cup B & D coffee pot $10; Honeywell humidifier $15 403-348-6449 GAS ENGINE POWERED PRESSURE WASHER. $199 firm. 403-755-2760 Knitting Machine. Will knit baby weight, 4 ply and thicker yarn. Includes instructions, patterns, work table, and chair. $40 for all OBO. Ph 403-346-2426. LARGE BBQ with propane tank and cover. Has 2 end tables attached. Well cared for and in excellent used condition. Moving, must sell. $25 OBO. Phone 403-346-2426. LARGE, whole room Humidifier. $10 OBO. Phone 403-346-2426. METAL Shop Cabinets (3) (15”x48”x25”), 2 drawer, 2 with bases. $50. each. 403-346-8563 PLAYPEN Evenflo Pack n Go $40; brass/glass shelf $20; treadmill old style $20; laminate flooring $1/sq. ft. 403-342-5609 QUEEN comforter blue $25; gold king comforter $40; 403-782-3847 SONY Reader, brand new $35.; Ladies Biker’s Jacket leather, sm. size, exc. cond. $50; air fan $10. 403-347-0325
90 GAL FISH TANK with access. $400; Koi (white & black), 12” long, 3 yrs. old. $500.; Gold Fish (large 3 yrs. old, $100; Tank & fish $800. 403-346-8563
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Cats
BALINESE KITTENS (2) $50. ea. Burman Kittens (2) $50. ea. 403-887-3649 Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY
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Dogs
HUSKY WOLF PUPS!! 1st shots, Call Kerri 403-506-3395 You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!
Sporting Goods
GUN SHOW May 3 - May 4 UFA Agri Centre West Info: 403-347-3767
Travel Packages
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TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone. Make your travel plans now.
2000-2290
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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
CLASSIFICATIONS
FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390
3010
FARM HOUSE, 2 bdrm. w/bsmt, 20 kms. west of Bowden close to Glennifer Lake $1000/mo. + DD + utils. 403-559-8847
Houses/ Duplexes
3020
2 BDRM. bungalow, Eastview area. $900 Rent/S.D. mature n/s only RENTED Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS
Condos/ Townhouses
3030
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
SEIBEL PROPERTY www.seibelprperty.com Ph: 403-304-7576 or 403-347-7545 6 locations in Red Deer ~ Halman Heights ~ Riverfront Estates ~ Westpark ~ Kitson Close ~ Kyte & Kelloway Cres. ~ Holmes St. S.D. $1000 Rent $1195 to $1445 3 bdrm. townhouses, 1.5 bath, 4 & 5 appls., blinds, lrg. balconies, no dogs. N/S, no utilities incl. References required.
4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes
3050
2190
LACOMBE COUNTRY FEED STORE, Come see us at: 4836 45A St. Lacombe, Ab ALL THE FEED YOUR ANIMALS NEED! 403-782-3333 Dealer of Masterfeeds TIMOTHY & Brome square bales, great for horses, approx. 60 lbs. put up dry and covered, $5/bale Sylvan area. 403-887-2798
Stores/ Commercial
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COMMERCIAL FOR RENT Office or Retail Practical, Affordable 4 lrge rooms. Lower level ON ROSS STREET $825+pwr, $200 Move in Bonus Call Darryl Sim 403 358-9003 Sim Management & Realty CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS
FOR LEASE Gaetz Ave. frontage 2048 sq. ft., air, C-4 zoning. Contact First Independent Real Estate Ltd. 1-403-341-7888
Industrial
3130
FOR LEASE 2500 SQ. FT. with offices and small compound, 2304 sq. ft. with showroom, mezzanine and small warehouse, 1152 sq. ft. small warehouse. First Independent Real Estate Ltd. 403-341-7888
Garage Space
3150
3060
BSMT. suite w/large living area, bdrm., bathroom & kitchenette. Backs onto treed reserve in the Pines. N/S, no pets. $750. inclds utils. 403-346-7208 GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm. apartments, avail. immed, rent $875 403-596-6000 LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111
MORRISROE MANOR
1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed. Adult bldg. N/S No pets 403-755-9852 Newly renovated bachelor & 2 bedroom suites avail. in central location. leasing@ rentmidwest.com 1(888) 679-8031
4010
Misc. For Rent
3200
DOWNTOWN PARKING STALLS FOR RENT. 4922 47th St. (One block south of Millennium Centre.) $75/mo. + GST 403-357-0111 or 347-4044
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Houses For Sale
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CUSTOM BUILT NEW HOMES by Mason Martin Homes Kyle, 403-588-2550 FREE Weekly list of properties for sale w/details, prices, address, owner’s phone #, etc. 342-7355 Help-U-Sell of Red Deer www.homesreddeer.com
INNISFAIL: New DUPLEX large single att. garage, 2200 sq. ft., 1.5 lots, walkout, infloor heat, air cond., 2 large decks, fully dev. up/down & landscaped, high eff. furnace & water heater. Room for shop. $324,900, No GST. 403-396-3203
THE NORDIC
1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets. 403-596-2444
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
Pinnacle Estates (Blackfalds) You build or bring your own builder. Terms avail. 403-304-5555
Investment Opportunities
4180
SEEKING equity partners for investment grade retail and office properties in Calgary up to 2 million. Shane Olin solin@ blackstonecommercial.com 403 708-9086
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1217 sq.ft. duplex. 4 bdrm., $191,900. 403-588-2550
CLASSIFICATIONS 5000-5300
MUST SELL New Home. 1335 sq.ft. bi-level, 24x23 att. garage. 403-588-2550
Condos/ Townhouses
4040
EXCLUSIVE LUXURY RIVERFRONT CONDOS FOR SALE in Downtown Red Deer. Call Renee at 403-314-1687 for Inquiries.
At the right price too! Immediate Possession, main floor, easy access, bright yet private. Very attractive, spacious one bedroom condo at 3 BROADWAY RISE, Sylvan Lake. $195,900 Call Darryl Sim 403 358-9003 Sim Management & Realty
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Cars
2008 CADILLAC STS loaded 61,000 kms, like new, $18,500 403-347-2266 2003 GRAND PRIX Limited Edition c/w extra winter tires, 242,000 kms, $2500 obo 403-728-3161 304-4239 2000 Chrysler Neon, 2L, 4 dr., 5 spd. Clean. 403-318-3040
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Realtors & Services
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Income Property
4100
13 ACRES highway commercial Red Deer area 403-886-2358
2003 SPORTSTER 883 Anniversary Edition. Lots of extras. 628 kms. 587-877-6064
Motorhomes
5100
1995 CLASS A Flare, 31’, new generator, many extras. $11,000. 403-342-1507, 58 Greenham Dr. to view.
5190
Auto Wreckers
RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal. AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519
Vehicles Wanted To Buy
5200
RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. AMVIC APPROVED. 403-396-7519
Misc. Automotive
5240
99 GALLON Double Walled Slip Tank, pump hoses, fire extinguisher, 1 yr. old. $1470. 403-704-3714 FREE removal of scrap vehicles. Will pay cash for some. 403-304-7585
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Public Notices
Estate of
who died on December 27, 2013
All 2 Bdrm units, 2 suites per floor. Corner Lot in RIVERSIDE MEADOWS, Red Deer. Don’t miss this ! Call Darryl Sim 403 358-9003 Sim Management & Realty
4110
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LAWRENCE LEONARD JESKE
4 PLEX AT $445,000
Commercial Property
Motorcycles
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS
1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $192,000. 403-588-2550
Locally owned and family operated
If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by
May 12, 2014
Trucks
5050
2008 TOYOTA Tundra crew cab, light brown. 260,000 km. $12,000 obo. 780-608-9547 2008 F-250 Super duty, e/c, 217,000 km. $15,000 obo. 780-608-9547
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of
If you do not file by the date above, the estate 2000 GMC 1/2 ton S/B, property can lawfully be reg. cab, loaded, good distributed without regard cond, $7000 obo; to any claim you may have. 403-304-0678
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Automotive Services
Directory NOW RENTING 1 & 2 BDRM. APT’S. 2936 50th AVE. Red Deer Newer bldg. secure entry w/onsite manager, 5 appls., incl. heat & hot water, washer/dryer hookup, infloor heating, a/c., car plug ins & balconies. Call 403-343-7955
Lots For Sale
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Mobile office trailer 240 rent by day/month, c/w toilet, satellite dish, TV, Stereo, fridge. Call B & L Enterprise 403-346-6106
4130
Cottages/Resort Property
TIME share at Grand Canadian Resort, Canmore, AB. 2 bdrm. unit sleeps up to 8, 4/5 star amenities. Exchangable for Interval World, 26 yrs. remaining. Great bargain, must sell price! 403-347-6466
HEATED garage, 20x26, in www.laebon.com West Park, $350/mo., Laebon Homes 346-7273 Michael 403-845-0203
GLENDALE
Suites
Realtors & Services
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 Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds
3 Bdrm. 4-plex, 4 appls., $1125. incl. sewer, water & garbage. D.D. $650, Avail. May 1 403-304-5337
AVAIL. IMMED. large 2 bdrm. in clean quiet adult building, near downtown Co-Op, no pets, 403-348-7445
CLASSIFICATIONS
Livestock
rentals
3 BDRM trailer in Alix. Lrg fenced yard, shed. No pets. May 1st. 403-348-6594
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CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
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Boxing returns to the Westerner this weekend with a Championship Boxing Event at the Harvest Centre. The action begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, and continues until 7 p.m. The action resumes at noon on Sunday, April 13. Admission is $10 for each session. A weekend pass is available for $25.
CALENDAR THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS
Friday ● Sylvan Lake Legion events: Flea Market/Craft Sale on April 11 and 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All vendors except food vendors welcome. Randy Hillman will perform on April 12, 8 p.m., $5 cover charge. Phone 403-887-2601. ● Opening reception for the exhibit Red Deer Public Library — 100 Years of Discovery: 1914-2014 takes place on April 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. The exhibit will open on April 12 and will feature photographs and archival documents that represent this significant milestone. ● Senior Citizens Downtown House has several upcoming events, regular card games and tournaments and special tournaments: Cribbage every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on April 10; Whist every Friday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on April 18; 500 every Monday and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on April 28; Fun Contract Bridge every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Games cost $3. Tournaments cost $6. There will also be a Roast Beef supper on April 11 at 5:30 p.m. with a Dutch auction to follow, for a cost of $15. A Jam Session will be held on April 12 at 1:30 p.m. for $2.50. Karaoke Night will be held on April 26, 1:30 p.m. Admission by donation. Phone 403-346-4043. ● Innisfail/Olds/Sundre Constituency of Alberta Women’s Institute Annual Handicraft Display and Tea takes place on April 11, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Cottonwood Gordon Hall west of Innisfail on Cottonwood Road. Contact Fay at 403-556-7258, fayian1@ shaw.ca. ● Jam and dance at Royal Canadian Legion in Lacombe will be held on the second and fourth Friday of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. Next sessions April 11 and 25. Admission $2. Free coffee served. Contact Henry at 403-789-3738. ● Ball Room Dance Social at Ponoka Moose Lodge will be offered on the second Friday of each month, next April 11. Features waltz, rumba, cha cha, tango, foxtrot, swing, and jive with DJ music. Light snacks provided. Open bar. Cost is $10 for Moose members and $12.50 for non-members. No socials June, July and Aug. Contact Fred or Jean for information at 403-783-8587, or see www.AlbertaDanceNews.com ● Nu2U Thrift Store in Olds is open Tuesday to Friday from noon to 5 p.m. at 5030 51 St. The store offers furniture, home decor, housewares, antiques, collectibles, and more. Phone 403-556-3279. Profits go to community initiatives. ● Stettler Senior Drop-In Centre events include: pool at noon Monday to Saturday; cards on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.; floor curling Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.; Whist on Monday at 1:30 p.m.; Canasta on Friday at 1 p.m. To find out more, phone 403-742-6556. ● Random Acts of Recognition in honour of Volunteer Week will be held at Magdalene House on April 11 at 11 a.m. Phone 403-357-9117. ● Central Alberta Regional Science Fair will take place at Bower Place Shopping Centre on April 11 and 12. Judging will be Friday evening and Saturday morning
with awards presentation on Saturday at 4 p.m. Free admission.
Saturday ● Semi-Annual Spring SMILE Tradeshow will be held on April 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Pioneer Lodge. Entrance fee is $1 or a non-perishable food donation. Smile is a group of local volunteers who are collecting donations such as food, clothing, toiletries, furniture, and household supplies for those who are in need. Contact adrien.neg@ hotmail.com. ● MAGnificent Saturdays offer free art making with a professional artist from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery in downtown Red Deer. The April 12 session is called Win, Lose, or Draw with artist Maria Pors. All materials supplied. Families welcome. Phone 403-309-8405. Free with admission. ● GrammaLink-Africa Fabric Sale in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmother to Grandmother Campaign will be held on April 12 at Gaetz Memorial United Church. Call MaryEllen at 403340-1365 or Shirley at 403-347-5958. ● Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society is having an Easter Bonnet Tea at Cronquist House on April 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. The cost is $10 per person, cash only. Call 403-346-0055 or email rdchs@telus.net. ● ReThink Red Deer — Sustainable Red Deer Society — annual general meeting will be on April 12 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Red Deer College room 1007A. Phone 403-986-7981. ● Royal Canadian Air Force Association members meet at noon every second Saturday of the month at the ABC Country Restaurant for a luncheon and business meeting. Guests are welcome. Next meeting is April 12. The association preserves and perpetuates the traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force and advocates a proficient and well equipped air force in Canada. The local 703 Wing provides a forum for serving former participants in military and civil aviation and a meeting of like minded people. Contact Al at 403-341-3253, or email to amlow@shaw.ca. ● Royal Canadian Legion Annual Giant Indoor Garage Sale will be held on April 12 in Ponoka. Organize donations early and call the Legion for pick-up at 403-783-4076, or drop off items Tuesday to Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. or Friday and Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. ● Annual Humanitarian Day in support of A Better World will be held on April 12 at Canadian University College Church starting at 9 a.m. Dan Cochrane will be the Keynote Speaker from 9:15 to 11:45 a.m. Other sessions include People of C3: Inspiring Stories of Service at 10:30 a.m., Anniversary Luncheon at 12:30 p.m. for $20 in advance only from 403-782-1141 or 403-347-3344, Ihana Youth Choir Concert at 3 p.m. followed by The Rest Of The Story featuring Lindsey Pluimer and Anke Jenkins.
Sunday ● Discovery Sundays are offered at Kerry Wood Nature Centre from 1 to 4 p.m.
to learn something new about the natural world around us. Drop in, or phone 403-3462010 to find out more. ● Living Faith Lutheran Church invites everyone to Sunday Worship at Bethany CollegeSide at 10 a.m. on April 13 for Palm Sunday with Pastor Glen Carlson, April 18 Good Friday Service at 7 p.m., and April 20 Easter Sunday Service at 10 a.m. Contact Ralph at 403-347-9852. Living Faith is a North American Lutheran Church Congregation. ● Willow Valley Presbyterian Church presents Potter’s Clay Quartet at Cowboy Church at 10 a.m. on April 13 and Good Friday Service will be held on April 18 at 10 a.m. with speaker Paul Furseth. ● Senior Organ Recital by Jason Biel will be featured on April 13 at 7 p.m. at College Heights Church.
Monday ● Registered Disability Savings Plan Information Session will be offered on April 14, 1:30 to 3 p.m., or 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre. Phone 403340-2606. ● The Golden Circle Singers hold practices on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. If you love to sing, please join them. These singers perform in local nursing homes and lodges and other venues. For more information call Rose at 403-342-4047. ● The Parkland Handweavers and Spinners Guild meets the second Monday of each month at Sunnybrook Farm Museum at 7 p.m. New and experienced weavers welcome. For more information contact Red Deer Weavers at reddeerweavers@gmail.com or Darlene at 403-749-3054, Amy at 403-3094026 or Margaret at 403-346-8289. ● Holy Week Services are offered all week at various Red Deer churches at 12:05 p.m. followed by a soup and bun luncheon each day. Wayne Reid will be at St. Luke’s Anglican Church on April 14, Marc Jerry will be Gaetz Memorial United Church on April 15, Jeffery Rock will be at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church on April 16, and Linda Ervin will be at Knox Presbyterian Church on April 17. Contact Sunnybrook United Church for information at 403-347-6073. ● Take Off Pounds Sensibly (T.O.P.S.) is a non-profit weight loss support organization which holds regular weekly meetings in Red Deer and Blackfalds. Learn about nutrition, portion control, food planning, exercise and more. Visit a meeting free of charge. For locations and information call Gail at 403-3401859 or toll free at 1-800-932-8677 or see www.tops.org. Meetings are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the evenings, and on Tuesday mornings. ● Red Deer River Naturalists — Monday Bird Focus meets Monday at noon at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre to depart on excursions in central Alberta. Dates and destinations are: April 14 — Buffalo Lake; April 21 — Gull Lake; April 27 — annual Sandhill Crane trip to Hwy. 36/Alliance area, departing at 8 a.m., contact Judy at 403-342-4150 to register; April 28 — west country field trip. Come prepared for a full afternoon of birding. Bring along lunch, snacks, coffee, and dress for the weather. Be prepared to carpool. To join in, contact Judy at 403-342-4150. ● MAGsparks is an inclusive and accessible visual art program connecting people with developmental disabilities to the Red Deer Arts Community. On April 14 and 16, the group will create Easter Eggs. There is a drop-in fee of $3. Memberships are available for persons with disabilities for $50. For information, see www.reddeermuseum, or contact Janet at 403-309-8405, janet.cole@
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Tuesday ● Lacombe and District Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Lacombe Memorial Centre. On April 15 there will be presentation on indigenous plants by Cynthia Pohl of Ellis Bird Farm in the County Room at Lacombe Memorial Centre. Refreshments will be provided. Annual memberships available for $15. First visit is free. Phone Pamela at 403-782-5061 or email pamela.d.neumann@gmail.com. ● Lacombe Seventh Day Adventist Food Bank and Thrift Store welcomes gently used items at 5025 53 St. in Lacombe. Hours of operation are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m., Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m., and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. Contact Millie at 403-782-6777. ● Stations of the Cross at Woody Nook Christian Reformed Church will be on April 15 from 5 to 10 p.m. Contact Dayna at vreeken.dayna@gmail.com, or Woody Nook CRC at 403-885-4427, woodynook@albertahighspeed.net. ● Red Deer Celiac Support Group meets in the coffee lounge at the south location of Sobeys Inc. on the third Tuesday of every month starting at 7 p.m., next April 15. Those sensitive and allergic to gluten are invited to come out and find out more about celiac disease, gluten free diets and products, support, fellowship, coffee and goodies. See www.celiac.ca, or contact Fay at 403-3473248, or Clarice at 403-341-4351 or email Red Deer Celiacs @yahoo.ca.
Wednesday ● Epilepsy Association of Central Alberta located at 4811 48 Street holds monthly support group meetings at 5:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is April 16. Presentations on epilepsy are available for organizations. Phone 403358-3358 or email normak@epilepsycalgary. com. ● Golden Circle Ho-Downers are a fun band of seniors who entertain other seniors in nursing homes, lodges and by special request. Practices are held on Wednesdays starting at 2 p.m. Everyone welcome. For more information call Bea at 403-346-5802. ● Ponoka United Church Thrift Shop is open every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come in and shop for the whole family. For more information call Mary at 403-783-5030, or Jessie at 403-783-8627. ● Red Deer Legion Old-Time Dance with Five Plus One is on April 16 at 7 p.m. Cost is $7, or $13.95 with buffet starting at 5 p.m. Phone 403-342-0035. ● National Advance Care Planning Day will open the discussion about hospice care on April 16 at City Centre Stage. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with an educational panel discussion at 7 p.m. See www.advancecareplanning.ca. Please RSVP to Marian or Brenda at Red Deer Hospice at 403-309-4344 or marianc@reddeerhospice.com. ● Red Deer College Theatre Productions presents Ten Lost Years by Jack Winder and Cedric Smith at City Centre Stage, April 16 to 19. Learn about the Great Depression and be inspired those who experienced it. Tickets are available from Black Knight Ticket Centre, www.bkticketcentre.ca, 403-755-6626, or 1-800-661-8793.
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REGISTRATIONS LOCAL EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS ● Ladies of Sunnybrook Farm Museum Old-Fashioned Ham Dinner will be held on May 6 to 8 in the historic Hanna Log House. There will be two sittings on each of the three nights at 5 and 6:30 p.m. The menu includes delicious old-fashioned ham and scalloped potatoes, and more. The cost is $15 for adults and $6 for children under 10 years. Tickets must be purchased in advance by phoning 403-340-3511. ● Moose Lodge Garage Sale will be held on April 24 from 5 to 8 p.m., April 25 and 26 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on April 27 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Willow St. and Petrolia Drive. Donations of clean and good working order items will be accepted starting the morning of April 23. Pick up of larger items can be arranged by phoning 403-347-1505. Items not sold following the garage sale will be donated to charity unless the donor asks to have them returned. ● Friends of the Red Deer Public Library Spring Book Sale will be held at Downtown Branch of Red Deer Public Library in the Snell Auditorium on April 24 from 5 to 9 p.m. for members. Memberships are available at the door for $7.50 for single, or $10 per family. The sale continues on April 25 and 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the general public. All proceeds to the library. Book and audiovisual donations are gratefully accepted at the downtown branch year round. Contact Lesley at 403-346-5721. ● Haitian Children’s Aid Society Dinner and Auction Fundraiser takes place on May 10 in the Marquis Room at Harvest Centre, Westerner Park. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. with silent and live auction to follow. See www.hcas.ca, or contact info@hcas. ca, 1-855-588-4227. ● Wildrose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus present Moms and Their Boys — A Tribute to Mothers — on May 2, 7 p.m. at Living Stones Church. Special guest performers will be Timelines (champion quartet) and Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School
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Thursday ● Lacombe Farmers Easter Market will be held on April 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. There will be homemade Easter baking, eggs, crafts,
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Chamber Choir. Tickets cost $20 and are available from David, 403-342-1318, Rob at 403-782-3744, or Ron at 403-789-6489, and at the door. See www.harmonizers.ca ● African Children’s Choir will perform at Kentwood Alliance Church on June 6 at 7 p.m. Phone 403-347-9600. ● Steps for Life Walk — Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy will be held at Bower Ponds on May 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walk begins at noon and will be 5K in length. This is the primary fundraiser for Threads of Life, national registered charity. Sign up at www.stepsforlife.ca. Cost is $15 per participant and includes event T-shirt and barbecue. Contact Donna at 403-347-0005. ● Art Battle Day Live Competitive Painting across Canada takes place on May 10. The Red Deer event will be held on May 9 as a benefit for Nuit Blanche Red Deer at Scott Block in support of arts and culture in Red Deer. Sponsored by Downtown Red Deer Business Association. Tickets cost $30. Phone 403-340-8696 or 403-872-1858. Winners will advance to compete in regional championships and will be part of a yearly nationwide tournament that includes winners from 65 Art Battle Canada regular season events held monthly in 12 cities across Canada from Sept. to June. ● Hike for Hospice on May 4 offers a one km paved route or four km through Kerry Wood sanctuary to help support the Red Deer Hospice Society. Registration begins at 10 a.m. for a fee of $10 and includes barbecue lunch and a T-shirt. There will be a warm up prior to the hike at 11 a.m. Register online at www.reddeerhospice.com. All funds in Red Deer stay in the community. ● Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation invites anyone expecting bone and joint surgery to make contact with local volunteers for peer support. The Ortho Connect program helps ease the fear, stress, and anxiety that go along with bone surgery and help patients prepare. Call Laurlee at 1-800-461-3639, ext.
● Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories needs bingo volunteers who are 18 years of age and older to work at Red Deer Bingo Centre. Projects bingo funds support are the Alzheimer Society Seeds of Hope learning series, three support groups, services, outreach, and more. Contact Janice at 403-342-0448, or jfogarty@ alzheimer.ab.ca. Various dates available. ● Central Alberta Brain Injury Society (CABIS) is seeking volunteer board members who have skills and interest in planning the direction of the group, and other initiatives. The time commitment is three hours per month, and volunteering for events when available. Contact Jean or Lorraine at 403350-7260. ● Rural Alberta Telus Motorcycle Ride for Dad will raise awareness and collect funds for prostate cancer research and takes place June 21. Ride, donate, volunteer. See RideForDad.ca ● Learning Disabilities Association, Red Deer Chapter Learning and Leading Seminar Series for parents and professionals will be offered at Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the following dates featuring the following topics: Reinforcing and Rewarding what really matters: Applied Behaviour Analysis II —May 8. For information, contact 403340-3885 or execdir@LDRedDeer.ca. ● Rock The Change — An all ages concert in tribute to the youth of Red Deer, especially those gone too soon. Event will take place June 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Bower Ponds Outdoor Stage. Admission by donation. All donations are greatly appreciated. All proceeds benefiting Red Deer Suicide Information and Education Services. Featured performances by several local artists, merchandise for sale, guest speaker, food and drink available for purchase. Please note: No alcohol will be served or permitted on grounds. For more information or to make a donation visit
woodwork, honey, jams, perogies, and much more. Call 403-782-4772 for more information. ● Central Alberta Prostate Awareness and Support Group meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Gaetz Memorial United Church in the parlour. The next meeting is April 17. This group has experience and information to share. Knowing about the prostate, symptoms of prostate cancer, and other prostate diseases can save
your life. Men and spouses are welcome. Phone 403-350-5511. ● After School Club invites teens and tweens to come to the Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library for games, crafts, movies, music and more after school every Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Program length will vary by activity. Phone 403-341-3822. ● Red Deer and District Garden Club meets on April 17 at Kerry Wood Nature Centre at 7 p.m. Learn about vegetable garden-
www.rockthechange.wix.com/rockthechangerd. Volunteers, sponsors, bands are being recruited. Contact Stacie at rockthechange@ hotmail.com, or 403-342-4966. ● Easter Seals Camp Horizon invites children and teens ages seven to 17 years living with epilepsy to Camp Fireworks taking place Aug. 18 to 23 for a medically supported camp environment with access to many different activities on site. Subsidies may be available. Costs are $570 per child. To find out more, see www.epilepsycalgary.com, or contact Epilepsy Association of Calgary Central Alberta, normak@epilepsycalgary.com, 403-358-3358. ● Norwegian Laft Hus offers Telemark rosemaling painting class on May 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a cost of $50 with instructor Sylvia Jones. Contact norwegianlafthus@ gmail.com or 403-347-2055. ● Pillage the Village fundraiser for Olds Municipal Library will be featured on May 3 at Olds Sportsplex. Experience medieval times of knights, nobility, and peasants, and enjoy entertainment, costume contest for those who choose to dress in period costume, authentic food, drink, marketplace, tournaments and more. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $30 to $60 and are available online www.pillagethevillage.ca, or at the Olds Library. Information on or on Facebook also. Money will go towards community programming. ● Lacombe Palliative Care Society presents Take a Deep Breath full day workshop for palliative caregivers on protecting from burn out and compassion fatigue on May 6. Phone 403-782-4554, 403-206-9938, or see ahpca.ca. ● James Keelaghan and Oscar Lopez — The Compadres — are playing at St. Andrew’s United Church in Lacombe on May 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person in advance or $45 at the door. Proceeds used to finance humanitarian projects in Guatemala. Call 403-782-3148 or 403-786-0194.
ing. More information at www.reddeergardenclub.ca or www.facebook.com/RedDeerGardenClub. For more information call Noreen at 403-357-4071. ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre dance, Thursday, April 17, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the seniors’ centre. Dance to the music of Black Velvet Band. Admission is $7. Phone 403-347-6165, 403-986-7170, or 403246-3896.
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