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2014 Citizen of the Year Michael Dawe and Young Citizen of the Year Julia Maksymetz were recognized at the Citizen of the Year Spring Gala at the Sheraton Hotel on Friday.

Gala honours Citizens of the Year

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Michael Dawe went from preserving history to creating it on Friday night.

Dawe was named Red Deer’s Citizen of the Year, following in the footsteps of his father, G. Harold, who had received the honour 24 years before him.

The local historian with an encyclopedia knowledge of the city was honoured at the Citizen of the Year Spring Gala at the Sheraton Red Deer Hotel.

Julia Maksymetz, 19, a Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School graduate and a third-year political science student, was tapped as the Young Citizen of the Year.

Dawe, 58, said he felt truly humbled to join the ranks of the previous recipients because he knows first hand what they did for the community.

“I feel almost staggered that I would be considered in that league,” said Dawe. “It’s a really nice feeling to get recognition in your home, your community among your friends . . . that’s a really nice re-enforcement.”

Dawe said the award is not about him but the wonderful people he has worked with over the years.

“There was a spirit of community spirit in our family,” said Dawe, a fifth-generation Red Deerian whose father was a Red Deer Public School superintendent and a co-founder of Red Deer College. His mother, L. Jean Hodgkinson Dawe, was an English instructor at the college.

But it was in 1979 when Dawe became the first permanent archivist for the Red Deer Archives that he began to consider his place in Red Deer. He still holds the position today.

“Once I got my career started I thought this is my home, this is my community,” said Dawe. “These are my friends. This really impacts me. I plan on staying.

I should start getting involved in some things and help the community.”

Fast forward to 2014, Dawe continues to give back and to champion the city as a member on local committees, clubs and organizations.

To name a few, Dawe was a founding member of

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the Archives Society of Alberta, Red Deer Heritage Preservation Committee, Alberta Municipal Heritage Advisory Board, the Danish Heritage Society of Dickson and the Kerry Wood Nature Centre.

He has penned nine books and co-authored five literature articles. As part of Red Deer’s centennial celebrations, Dawe released Red Deer, The Memorable City, which is in its third printing.

Dawe counts working on the now-dissolved Red Deer Regional Hospital and the David Thompson Health Region boards to provide better health care in the region as one his most rewarding experiences.

Among his many accolades, Dawe has received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012 and Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal 2002.

“If you really benefit from something, then give something back,” said Dawe. “When I see people like Julia and I realize all these very bright people who are coming along, it gives you really great comfort in thinking of what our city continues to produce and what our future holds.”

Maksymetz said she was incredibly surprised to learn she would join the list of award winners.

“It really reminded me of my foundation and the tremendous community that is here and the experience the community has given me,” said Maksymetz.

“I feel very honoured. It is encouraging me to give more. I have to give back.”

Maksymetz said she was very lucky to have the opportunities that she has had in her young life.

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“It was beautiful to see all the community support,” she said. “People were just wanting to give us money because it was an excellent cause.”

Maksymetz said she enjoyed working with all the community events in high school including serving holiday meals for low-income seniors and Central Alberta Women’s Shelter. She has been a Girl Guide Camp Leader, a member of the Red Deer Royals and a student leadership executive member.

At school, she wanted to improve student life for her student body which included starting a Think Recycle program at the high school.

Maksymetz is a recipient of the Violet Richardson Award which recognizes young women between the ages of 14 and 17 who are engaged in volunteerism within their communities or schools.

“I enjoyed being able to connect with citizens on that level and provide them with an experience that hopefully made their lives a little bit nicer, a little bit better,” said Maksymetz.

The 19-year-old will transfer to Montreal’s Concordia University from University of Alberta’s Campus Saint Jean for her third year in political science in the fall. Maksymetz is considering a career in either journalism, education or politics.

“I do really love Red Deer,” she said. “I could see myself continuing my life here. My family is here. I do live this community and I do feel like I grew up as it was just growing up as well.”

Presented by the Rotary Clubs of Red Deer, the Citizen of the Year and the Young Citizen of the Year Awards are given out each year at the spring gala. The awards are given to individuals who show a commitment to building a stronger city.

This year’s event featured four-time Olympic gold medalist Hayley Wickenheiser as the guest speaker.

The two citizens of the year will have their names engraved in the bronze plaque underneath the Rotary Clock on the corner of Ross Street and 49th Avenue. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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Speed a factor in fatal crash: expert

BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN ADVOCATE STAFF

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The crash that killed a Red Deer teenager would have been a near miss if the offending vehicle had not been speeding, an expert witness testified at trial on Friday.

Rodney Ross Arens, 36, is being tried in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench on criminal charges laid after a 2004 Dodge pickup heading north on Taylor Drive struck a southbound 2001 Honda Civic that was attempting to turn left onto Kerry Wood Drive on the evening of July 1, 2010.

Earlier witnesses testified to the large number of pedestrians using the intersection on their way to Bower Ponds to watch the fireworks, which were just about to start.

Anouluck “Jeffrey� Chanminaraj, 13, was killed in the impact. His older sister and brother, Stephanie and Jamie, were both injured. Stephanie, 20 at the time, was driving the car. Jamie, 18, was in the back while Jeffrey was in the front passenger seat.

Arens is charged with dangerous driving causing death, impaired driving causing death, dangerous driving causing injury, impaired driving causing injury and breaching release conditions.

Crown prosecutor Robin Snider advised Justice Kirk Sisson when court opened on Friday that she and second-counsel Wayne Silliker had stayed three counts of refusing to provide breath samples to crash

investigators. The stay means the charges can be revisited at a later date, but are dismissed if not addressed within one year.

Snider called only one witness on Friday — Cpl. Donavan Gulak, a collision analyst and reconstructionist with Red Deer City RCMP. She asked Gulak to address a report created by fellow reconstructionist Cpl. Gordon Baker (retired), who was unable to attend court for medical reasons.

Baker had determined that the truck was travelling at 79 km/h while the car was at 27 km/h at the point of collision, near the centre of the intersection.

There were no skid marks to indicate that either driver had attempted to brake before the impact, said Gulak, who worked with Baker on the report.

Travelling at 60 km/h, the truck would have taken one second longer to reach the intersection, giving the car enough time to get out of the way before it reached the impact point, said Gulak. “Based on that one second, that collision would not take place,� he said.

Gouges in the pavement show the exact point of impact, while various other marks show how both vehicles spun clockwise before coming to rest. The impact was violent enough to tear the tire off the truck’s front right wheel, he said.

Evidence from the scene does not provide enough information to indicate whether either vehicle sped up or slowed down immediately before the collision, said Gulak.

While both vehicles were equipped with black boxes that monitor speed, braking and other vehicle information, neither vehicle had the type of system that would enable investigators to extract those details, said Gulak. The black boxes are part of the vehicle’s airbag system, he said.

Effective this year, all new vehicles must have black boxes that record what is going on during the final five to eight seconds before airbags are deployed, he said.

The only non-media member of the public to attend the trial on Friday, Stephanie Chanminaraj sat quietly in the gallery behind the Crown prosecutor with a box of tissues on the chair beside her.

She and Jamie both testified a week earlier. bkossowan@reddeeradvocate.com

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Two Central Alberta leaders will receive the province’s highest honour in October.

On Friday, former Red Deer Mayor Morris Flewwelling and Willie Littlechild from Maskwacis were named to the Alberta Order of Excellence.

They were named along with six others to this year’s class — Sharon Carry, Colin Glassco, Julia Hamilton and Fred Mannix of Calgary, and Tony Cashman and Reinhard Muhlenfeld of Edmonton — bringing the total number of members to 140.

This year’s class will be honoured at a ceremony, presided over by Lt.-Gov. Donald S. Ethell at Government House in Edmonton on Oct. 15. “One of the things that the world is lacking today is leadership, and these people have all been leaders in their field,� said Angus Watt, chairperson of the Alberta Order of Excellence Council. “What we’re hoping to do is increase the visibility of strong leadership so others can learn from it.�

Flewwelling served on Red Deer’s city council from 1974 to 2013, including the last three terms as mayor. He has also been a tireless volunteer supporting many causes over the years, and has helped the city become more culturally diverse.

He has already been honoured numerous times, including being named Red Deer’s Citizen of the year in 1982, receiving a Queen’s Jubilee Medal for distinguished volunteer leadership and community service, and the Order of Canada in 1997.

Littlechild has a long history of excellence in the province. In 1976, he became the first Treaty First Nations person to get his law degree from the University of Alberta, and operates his law firm on the Ermineskin Reserve. He served as a member of Parliament for Wetaskiwin-Rimbey from 1988-1993. He is an advocate for the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Littlechild is an honourary Chief for the Maskwacis Crees and honoured by the Chiefs of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations as the International Chief for Treaty No. 6 Confederacy. Recently, he was a commissioner for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. â—? It was also announced on Friday that Vanessa Omeasoo, of Maskwacis of the Samson Cree Nation, is a recipient of a 2014 Community Justice Award in the Partnerships and Collaboration category, in a ceremony co-hosted by the Lethbridge Regional Police Service. The awards recognize the achievements of volunteers involved in community safety, crime prevention and the criminal justice system. jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com

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Aboriginal dropout rate falls

BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF For the huge gap between high school completion rates for aboriginals and non-aboriginals to close, the percentage of aboriginal students dropping out of high school will almost certainly have to drop. In 2012/13, it did just that.

The provincial dropout rate among First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) students for the school year fell from 8.5 in the year prior to 7.8 per cent. Standard rates just a few years ago were in the double digits.

Local results reflect the positive change. Red Deer Public School Division’s rate (5.9 per cent) has been halved over the last two years and Red Deer Catholic Regional School Division’s most recent mark is 3.5 per cent. In the Chinook’s Edge rural division last year, the FNMI dropout rate of 3.8 per cent helped to bring down the mark for the entire student population.

“That gives us the chance. If we have students

staying in schools, obviously, we have the opportunity to work with them and try to improve the academic outcomes for them,” said Piet Langstraat, superintendent of Red Deer Public.

Despite the progress on dropout numbers, high school completion rates fell for a second straight year from the public division’s 2010/11 high water mark of 53.1 per cent. Four in 10 FNMI students among the last cohort earned their high school diploma within the standard time frame; the provincial standard stood at 43.6 per cent.

For the local Catholic division, the completion rate rose to 67.8 per cent, while Chinook’s Edge’s mark fell to 55.8.

Within Red Deer Public, nearly 10 per cent of all students are aboriginal, the highest rate among Central Alberta divisions. While the small percentage of FNMI students who wrote high school diploma exams in the division performed very well, by and large the student population is lagging behind.

The division has restructured the way it funds services for aboriginal students and hired a dedicated co-ordinator and multiple teachers. Dollars

earmarked for FNMI services must either provide a direct benefit to struggling students, cultural awareness to the entire student population, or training for staff to deal with aboriginal student issues.

“It’s (about having) somebody at the school level who focuses on those students, who follows up when they’re not at school, who is the smiling, friendly face when students come to school in the morning,” said Langstraat.

“The research would say that the reason students drop out of school has nothing to do with academic achievement or anything like that. It has to do with ‘Do they feel a connection with an adult at school?’

So we want to really work to ensure that every student feels a connection with at least one adult at our schools.”

Data from the 2011 national census shows that 40 per cent of aboriginals aged 20 to 24 did not possess a high school diploma at the time of the count. Rates are worst in the Prairie provinces. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com

Residents urged to keep an eye out for black knot fungus

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF Just before the long-awaited spring bloom, Red Deer residents are reminded to be on the lookout for tree fungus easily visible at this time of year.

The black knot fungus can deform and infect mayday, schubert choke cherry and choke cherry trees.

The fungus can be seen much easier before the leaves bud out.

Susan Katzell, City of Red Deer urban forester, said parks staff have been out in full force catching the fungus that is native to the area.

“Infection rates do increase and then we knock that back by pruning it out,” said Katzell. “It will never eradicate it completely because it is always around.”

Small black spindle-shaped swellings, called knots, are found on branches or twigs. The fungal disease has increased in municipalities across the province.

The city has had an ongoing program for decades to manage it on their trees. City crews trim the trees around the fungus to prevent the spread as much as possible. Fungal spores are carried by wind and rain to new sites.

To curb the spread of the black knot fungus, people are asked to trim the infected branches and twigs about 10 to 15 cm (four to six inches) in from the swelling. Then people should take the cut-off branches or twigs to the city landfill and dispose of the material in the garbage, not the compost or yard waste part of the landfill.

“It’s an ongoing maintenance program we have done for years now,” said Katzell of trimming trees on city-owned land.

“We have to follow the severity of the infection around the city.”

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City of Red Deer parks labourers, Tyler Poskus left, and Jesse Streight show examples of black knot disease trimmed from Mayday trees along 32nd Street.

Residents are asked to take action on infected trees on their property to reduce the spread of the fungus to other trees throughout the city.

“Once you get your tree clean, usually you can keep it clean for a number of years,” said Katzell. “If the humidity is right and there is a spore, or it rains

at the right time, it can come back.”

For more information the city’s website, www.reddeer.ca, has a list of tree pests and details on how to identify them and what to do about them. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

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Eagle’s Nest on Gull Lake will feature 20 RV campground spots owned by a shareholder group. It will be located on 26 acres of vacant land on the east side of Gull Lake between Degraff’s RV Resort and Wilson’s Beach campground.

A public hearing was held at Lacombe County on Thursday and council raised a number of questions about the type of septic treatment system to be used, said county commissioner Terry Hager.

The developer suggested that the septic treatment system may be tied into another upcoming development nearby and run as a communal system. However, not all the information was available on this proposal, which was first raised at the public hearing.

Council opted to keep the public hearing open to get more information from the two developers who would partner on the septic system. The issue will come back to council on May 22.

Cool, wet spring delays spring seeding across most of Prairies REGINA — A cool and wet beginning to spring has slowed the start of seeding in all three Prairie provinces.

Crop reports out this week for Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta say some producers in the southern-most areas have been able to start seeding.

But many areas are at least a week behind the average start and some heat would help.

“Yeah, it’s a late spring. It’s not as late, I think, on average around the province as it was last year and nobody has forgotten that we had a fantastic crop last year,” Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said this week.

“Assuming we get most producers into the field in the next week or so ... we’ll get this crop in in good time.”

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The federal government says about 2,700 grain and oilseed producers in Western Canada have tapped a program that offers cash advances for a total of $200 million. But so far that’s below the $204 million worth advanced to about 2,400 farmers last year.

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Canada honours Afghanistan veterans

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — As Canadians paid tribute to the 40,000 soldiers who took part in the country’s 12-year Afghanistan conflict, padre Phillip Ralph gave thanks for the small mercies that come with the end of a war.

It means the Baptist minister from Ajax, Ont., will no longer get those three o’clock in the morning telephone calls when there were casualties.

Ralph’s job was to be “a door-knocker” along with another officer and tell families that a loved one wasn’t coming home; a task the reserve force captain of over 20 years carried out five times.

Ralph’s searing, intimate view of the conflict was a world apart from the thundering 21-gun salute, the marching bands, the fly-pasts and the cluster of armoured vehicles that overran Parliament Hill on Friday for a nationally televised commemoration that played down pomp and emphasized practical.

When the country was asked to pause for two minutes of silence (at 1:30 p.m. ET), it was the families to whom Ralph had the “privilege of ministering to” that came to mind.

“On the one hand, some of those families you wish you’d never met under those circumstances, but on the other hand it was a privilege to know such wonderful families who allowed their sons, their daughters, their husbands, their wives to serve,” he said.

Some of those families were among hundreds feted at a closed-door corporate breakfast where many in the close-knit community were able to catch up with one another and proudly thrust photos of their lost loved ones before Ottawa’s political and business elite.

Later in the day, they sat in bleachers on the windswept lawn in front of Parliament to witness the display of national appreciation before a crowd of a few thousand mostly uniformed members of the military, veterans and civil servants, some of whom ate their lunch and ducked out when the speeches started.

The national day of honour was billed as a way for a grateful nation to show its appreciation, but outside of Ottawa municipalities and community groups, such as the Royal Canadian Legion, were thrown into a fit of last-minute planning. Some, notably Summerside, P.E.I., even moved their events to Saturday in order to ensure a good turnout.

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TFW program layered with trouble When he ran the Boathouse Restau- the intercompany transfer sector of the rant in Fenelon Falls, Ont., the eatery program, where companies often plead bragged that chef Everol “special knowledge” to fill Powell ran a tight ship. jobs with foreign workers When the 44-year-old rather than Canadians.

Powell bought Wimpy’s He is conceding there is Diner in Lindsay, Ont., the an imbalance on another restaurant told us of his cuworkers’ program, Internalinary expertise and his detional Experience Canada, sire for perfection. which is supposed to be a Then in February of this reciprocal program allowyear, Wimpy’s received ing young foreign workers some surprise visitors — the to fill jobs here while CanaOntario Provincial Police, dians go abroad — except Canadian Border Services, there are more than three Service Canada and Watertimes as many foreign workTIM loo regional police — and ers in this country than CaPowell was facing human nadians heading the other HARPER trafficking charges in relaway. Some of the “reciprotion to eight Jamaican workcal” programs are clearly ers he had brought into the one-way streets, according country under the Conserto figures obtained by Libvatives’ Temporary Foreign Worker eral MP Rodger Cuzner.

Program. Such alleged abuse, EmployIn 2012, there were two Canadians ment Minister Jason Kenney tells us, is working in Croatia, but 300 Croatians extremely rare, but it just one tentacle working here. There were four Caof a complicated program that Kenney nadians working in Poland, but 753 is working overtime trying to fix. The Poles working here. Some 240 Canadiminister, who is under sustained pres- ans were working in Ireland, but 5,244 sure daily in the House of Commons, is Irish workers were here. dealing with a program that can be likKenney says this is a tribute to ened to an onion. Every time he peels the robust Canadian economy but he back one layer, there is another trou- agrees there has been an explosion of bling layer waiting. reciprocal agreements between CanEvery time an instance of abuse is ada and other countries. But it is republicized, others who feel wronged ally the work of Kenney, as immigraare emboldened to bring their con- tion minister, changing a largely dipcerns to the public, unions are em- lomatic program into a way to import boldened to challenge perceived in- labour for shortages that were illuequities in the program, immigration sory. None of the jobs is subject to any lawyers point to other problems, Cana- study regarding need and there are no dian workers fuel the perception that standards regulating pay rates. Kena mismanaged program is taking jobs ney is also trying to explain why there from them. has been a surge in temporary foreign Kenney is fighting on at least four workers in areas with high unemployfronts. He is dealing with the abuse of ment rates, includes parts of Nova Scohis program in the food industry and tia and southwestern Ontario.

Kenney has temporarily barred that “There are problems in this prosector from using the program. gram,” he says. “There are serious He is also dealing with more scru- problems, but we also agree that we tiny — and allegations of abuse — in should not exaggerate those.”

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Minister of Employment and Social Development Jason Kenney talks to reporters on Parliament Hill in Ottawa last month. Kenney has acknowledged that there are problems in the Temporary Foreign Worker program and has pledged to try to fix them in a few weeks.

Abuse, at least that he is aware of, constitutes less than one per cent of all cases, he says. He acknowledges an unbalanced international program but is quick to add: “I have not heard any Canadians say they are terrified of 20-year-old Aussies working serving beer part-time in Whistler.”

Kenney has promised a fix to the program within a few weeks, but that is a tall order because a program allowed to spin out of control under Conservative watch has already seen more repaving and rebuilding over the past year than the Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway. He has signalled he may lengthen the time period that jobs are advertised to Canadians before employers are allowed to access the temporary program.

He has hinted he will increase the comically tiny $275 fee charged to employers to get a labour market opinion.

He has also pleaded with critics to watch the tone of this debate lest it devolve into an “us versus them” divide.

There has been no hint of that tone in the Commons debate, where both New Democrats and Liberals have merely highlighted a program that has devolved into a mess.

There are 338,000 temporary foreign workers in this country. Most are needed and most employers are playing by the rules, but as Kenney fixes one layer of his program, there are many more layers of problems lying in wait.

Tim Harper is a syndicated Toronto Star national affairs writer. He can be reached at tharper@thestar.ca.

Waiting on another coup in Thailand sition. The Constitutional Court found If you are trying to get rid of the le- Yingluck guilty of nepotism and orgitimately elected government of your dered her to step down. country, it helps to have the ConstituMeanwhile, the National Anti-Cortional Court, the National Anti-Corrup- ruption Commission has brought cortion Commission (NACC) and the Elec- ruption charges against 223 members tion Commission on your side. And of parliament belonging to Pheu Thai, Thailand’s Constitutional Court has and the Election Commission has ruled come through for the oppothat the party’s victory in sition once again: it has just the February election was ousted Prime Minister Yininvalid because the main gluck Shinawatra and nine opposition party boycotted of her cabinet ministers for the election and disrupted improperly removing a civil voting in 10 per cent of the servant from office. polling stations.

This is the latest move in Yingluck Shinawatra an eight-year campaign by had actually called another the old political establishelection for July 20 before ment and its middle-class she was dismissed, but the supporters in Bangkok to opposition party and its destroy a populist party, supporters in the streets twice renamed and curof Bangkok have already GWYNNE rently called Pheu Thai, rejected it as Pheu Thai DYER that has won every election would just win yet again. since 2001.

What they want first is “poThe street protests by the litical reforms” that would People’s Democratic Reprevent the rural poor, Yinform Committee (PDRC) that have in- gluck’s biggest source of support, from termittently paralyzed Bangkok since voting at all. last November get the headlines, but Meanwhile the PDRC’s street prothe courts remain an indispensable tests continue, and Suthep Thaugsubweapon, too. an, the movement’s leader, is brutally The civil servant who lost his post, frank about their objective: “From a Thawil Pliensri, was the head of the Western point of view, ‘democracy’ is National Security Council. an elected government serving as the He was appointed by a previous people’s representative,” he said. “Ungovernment that was deeply hostile to fortunately, elections in Thailand do Yingluck’s party, and he was publicly not represent people’s (real) choices critical of her government. So after because their votes are bought.” winning the 2011 election, she moved What he means is that the parties him to a different post and put in a na- led by Yingluck, and earlier by her tional security head of her own choice. exiled brother Thaksin Shinawatra, In most democratic countries that have “bribed” the poor, and peasant would be seen as a normal part of poli- farmers in particular, with policies tics. Even in Thailand, where the non- like a universal health-care system, elected official bodies are all domi- microcredit development funds for vilnated by people sympathetic to the lages, price supports for rice, and lowopposition, it is hard to deny that the interest loans for farmers. government has the right to choose its In other countries, such policies are own senior officials. So the actual com- seen as normal and legitimate politiplaint the Constitutional Court ruled cal tools in the competition for votes. on was that Thawil’s transfer was moti- They have outraged the prosperous vated by nepotism. middle-class in Bangkok and the south, The prime minister actually re- who were accustomed to having the placed Thawil with a general called government devote most of its time Paradorn Pattanatabut, who is not a and money to their own needs, but they relation — but his promotion allowed a have delivered five election victories distant relative of hers, also a general, in a row for the Pheu Thai party and to move up one rung in the hierarchy. its predecessors in a country where It didn’t give him political power or the majority of voters are still poor more money, but any old accusation farmers. will do if the court works for the oppoThe PDRC’s solution is to prevent

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Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, centre, waves to her supporters in Bangkok, Thailand on Wednesday. Shinawatra and part of her cabinet have been forced out of office by the Constitution Court ruling, finding her guilty in an abuse of power case, pushing the country deeper into political turmoil. any more elections until an unelected People’s Council, made up of “good people” chosen by the elite institutions that support the opposition, can “reform” the political system by excluding voters who are poorly educated or simply poor. Then the conservative opposition parties would finally be able to win elections.

Relying on their allies in the judiciary and the various official commissions to prevent elections or set their results aside has served the right-wing parties well since the original military coup that overthrew Thaksin Shinawatra in 2006. In the last four months, however, they have returned to the streets in Bangkok, and their next step may be to ask the army for another coup.

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That is the only thing that could give them their cherished People’s Council and the disenfranchisement of a substantial part of the electorate. All their street demonstrations and legal obstructionism are ultimately intended to create a political paralysis that will provide the pretext for such a coup, and they are now probably quite close to achieving that goal.

The only little problem is that a whole generation of Thais has now grown up to expect that they will have a political voice in the government of their country. Another coup, in these circumstances, could well be the trigger for civil war.

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Plywood and roller skates – part two The four or six of my 10 to 15 regular readers who may have tuned in last week may even recall that we left off with Yours Truly and my fellow reprobate childhood buddy Ricky Scott and a couple of homemade skateboards and a serious case of road rash.

This was on account of our strictly amateur homebuilt sidewalk surfers being cobbled together by a couple of energetic kids (us) with some scrap plywood and my sister’s stolen roller skates.

That is to say, it was me who did the stealing (um, borrowing) not my sister, and — get this — those strapon skates had wheels made of stone, of all things. Which when “rolled” on, say, a cement sidewalk would have a measurable scientific level of friction roughly equivalent HARLEY to that of a 10-year-old kid atHAY tempting to push a fully-loaded CN locomotive (with a caboose) up a steep hill.

If a modern skateboard with “thane” wheels (polyurethane, or polypropylene, or something like that) had a glide factor of roughly 9.5 out of 10, then the boards Rick and I had so carefully created (threw together) would come it at about minus 200.

But as every kid in those summer days knew, a splat of Singer sewing machine oil would fix just about anything.

A small flat tin of Singer sewing machine oil borrowed (OK, stolen) from your Mom’s sewing bench for fixing non-human things was just about as miraculous and universal as something called “Mercurochrome” was to fixing human surface problems.

Like road rash.

A healthy swab of that weird voodoo Mercurochrome concoction on a cut, scrape or protruding bone fracture would instantly stain your skin a strange and sickly bright shade of red/orange that would stay stained at least until the end of summer.

Skateboard dudes and dudettes these days have never heard of this Mercurochrome stuff — heck

HAY’S DAZE

most of their parents probably don’t know what I’m talking about.

Suffice to say that this popular topical antiseptic, which was found in pretty well every medicine cabinet in every home in the modern world, contained mercury — as the name clearly suggests. And we all know now that mercury is a very bad idea in terms of human contact and consumption.

This because it is a very odd and mysterious substance derived from the planet Mercury, which, as everybody knows, is a dangerous place because it’s too close to the sun. Still, it was all the rage to pass around a small pool of liquid mercury in the palm of your hand in elementary school, and marvel at how heavy it was and how the shiny metallic liquid would form separate pools and then slide together like puddle of silver that had a life of its own. It tasted kind of funny, too.

Just kidding about that last part, but mercury exposure at school may explain some of the subsequent wacked out behaviour of the entire baby boomer generation.

The original Mercurochrome was apparently taken off the market in most countries in 1998, which was exactly 10 years before the NASA space craft called Messenger orbited the planet Mercury taking pictures. Coincidence?

But I digress. Back to the top of Spruce Drive hill.

Rick and I look like the cast from the Walking Dead — Mercurochrome-stained, road rash humanoid zombies in shorts and T-shirts, huffing and puffing from the dreary walk up the long and winding sidewalk carrying our homemade skateboard facsimiles, dripping tell-tale sewing machine oil as we went.

Finally we summit in the long shadow of the humongous green mushroom water tower.

“I dunno …” I mumble, more to myself than to Rick.

Both of us staring at what seems like about five miles (42 km) of curved sidewalk more or less straight down. That’s what it looks like — that’s what it feels like — when you’re a kid and you’re standing at the top of a big hill with a skateboard under your arm.

But of course, I know and Rick knows and we both know each other knows that we are going to go for it, precisely because you are a kid, a boy kid, and you made your very own skateboard for this exact reason

and you know the city made this exact sidewalk so you could give it a go on a skateboard.

And so we did.

Off we rattle more or less together, weaving uncertainly on granite wheels but much slower than my imagination had imagined. The boards under our feet grinding like cement mixers.

By the time we reach the big right turn down the hill, if I try really hard I can almost feel the wind on my face but I realize we’re actually going about the speed of a tired senior citizen with a walker.

We try crouching on the board, stealth-like. Kicking a free foot on the sidewalk. Weaving back and forth.

A kid zooms by us on a small bicycle, arms crossed, riding no-hands. I notice he isn’t even pedalling and he’s going about 100 times faster than we are. I notice he’s laughing at us.

We are at the steepest part now but we seem to be going nowhere, and not very fast indeed. Thing is though, the board is vibrating so much that my legs are turning to jelly. It’s like standing on a jackhammer at full power.

Apparently Singer sewing machine oil isn’t a particularly long-lasting miracle because by the time we (finally) reach the bottom of the hill, all four wheels on both skateboards have pretty much seized to a complete stop.

And even more humiliating, when we step off our custom slowboards, we can barely walk. Have you ever had pins and needles in your feet and legs so bad you fall over?

So I’m sitting in the grass beside the sidewalk at the bottom of the hill, trying to get the feeling back into my legs and my pride back into wherever pride comes from. Rick is mournfully doing the same.

But we were kids with the whole summer ahead of us and the Unfortunate Skateboard Experiment behind us.

“So,” he says, rubbing his Mercurochromed knees.

“You wanna build a go-kart?”

But that’s another story.

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Put an end to the cycle of violence About 30 to 35 years ago, while working for a locksmith company, I was sent to make keys for a vehicle.

As I worked on this car, I noticed on the ground a tract that someone had discarded. I don’t usually pick up discarded pieces of paper or pamphlets, but a picture on the front page caught my eye and so I picked it up and threw it on the dash of my van.

It sat there for about two days until I sat in the van waiting for a customer to show up. I picked up this animated booklet and started to read it as I waited. I was not prepared for what I was to read or my reaction to it.

The message of this small cartoon style booklet was about domestic violence. It depicted a father who was drunk and in anger who started beating on a small boy. One of the CHRIS animated frames showed the SALOMONS boy curled up and cowering on the floor in a corner while his father beat him.

The scene was disturbing but my own reaction was almost as shocking. Anger welled up in me to such an extreme level that I was almost sick to my stomach. I wanted to reach into that booklet and strike that father like he was striking his son.

It would not be long before I realized that I had that same potential to violence as this cartoon character.

When our children were ages four and two and we thought were being raised well, one form of discipline that I used when words were not listened to was to reach out a give a slap to the side if the head to draw attention to their wrongful behaviour.

We were sitting at the table about to eat when our two-year-old son knocked over his glass of milk.

In the blink of an eye, our four-year-old daughter reached across and gave our son a slap to the side of the head.

It did not take a rocket scientist to know where she learned that behaviour of just unthinkingly lashing out.

For the next little while, that scene kept running through my mind almost in slow motion, and that scene from that little booklet kept hammering at me as I came to realize that my daughter’s violent reaction was learned from me.

But during my mind’s replay of this incident, what really disturbed me was the expression on our son’s face — it was an expression of hurt, but not a physical hurt. It was a humiliation to his heart and his mind.

I resolved at that time that I would never again without an extremely valid reason lay a hand on our children, and never again to the side of the head, because to me, that is what violence is; a strike that is both painful and demeaning.

Now that I work in the midst of an underdog society, I am exposed to an incredible amount of violence. Not the occasional fisticuffs borne out of a drunken stupor, but the domineering of one person over another, and of individuals demanding their own way with aggression.

Anytime that you demean another person, you create anger, hatred, retaliation and eventually you end up with a man or woman with the inability to reason normally in their relationships with others, and violence is born.

The Bible that I read and follow tells repeatedly of the destruction of cities, countries and people due to violence.

They could be wrong in many ways, but it was the amount of violence in that community that eventually led to its judgment or destructive demise.

At Potter’s Hands, we spend a lot of time, resources and energy, all in an effort to try to alleviate the effects of violence. We are not the only ones of course, but I know from our own efforts the energy required to accomplish this end.

We are not able to stop the violence, but we can try to combat the negative effects of it; hopefully, leading the victims to an understanding of their worth. We are fortunate in that we periodically get to witness the victories of the few who are brought back from this destruction called violence, so we know that any effort that all of us make is definitely worth the time.

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

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Digital Canada 150 won’t get us to where we could be On May 10, 2010, then-Industry Minister Tony Clement, at the Canada 3.0 Conference in Stratford, Ont., launched a public consultation to develop “an action plan for regaining Canada’s leadership as a digital economy.”

Nearly four years later, on April 4, 2014, at an event in Waterloo, Ont., Industry Minister James Moore finally delivered with the government’s Digital Canada 150 report.

Sadly, the wait wasn’t worth it. The report is devoid of big ideas and largely ignores the next big wave in the digital economy, what Cisco calls the Internet of Everything.

DAVID Despite this, in its inCRANE troduction Prime Minister Stephen Harper calls Digital Canada 150 “a bold plan to guide Canada’s digital future.”

For his part, Moore boasts that Canada “has the opportunity to become a leader in this new age.”

But the next wave of the Internet revolution will be unlike anything we have experienced so far, though you wouldn’t know it from reading this document.

Canada has some extraordinarily creative and entrepreneurial players in the Internet economy, is embracing the smart city movement and has some world-class universities engaged in the Internet world, while Canadians themselves are addicted members of the digital world.

Cisco, IBM, Google and Microsoft, top global players, all have Canadian operations, recognizing Canada’s potential and tapping into Canadian talent and market opportunities.

However, this is not enough and Digital Canada 150 won’t get us to where we could be. Canada does not rank well in international benchmarking. For example, the World Economic Forum’s recent Global Information Technology Report 2014 ranks Canada 17th in the world in its network readiness index, which is focussed on each country’s ability to participate in the next-generation Internet, the world of Big Data.

The index has four sub-indexes: The environment sub-index, which reviews the political and regulatory environment and the business and innovation environment; the readiness sub-index, which considers infrastructure and digital content, affordability and skills; the usage sub-index, which covers individual, business and government usage; and the impact subindex, which looks at economic and social impacts.

Canada ranks 10th on the environment sub-index, 13th on the readiness sub-index, 26th on the usage sub-index, and 17th on the impact sub-index.

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We are a long way from being a global leader in the digital economy.

In an earlier study this year — Greasing the Wheels of the Internet Economy — the Boston Consulting Group ranked Canada 10th in its e-Friction Index.

The index measured 55 indicators that inhibited Internet use and participation in the national and international Internet economy.

These were divided among four components: Infrastructure, which measured the access, bandwidth, speed, architecture and price of the Internet in each country; industry, which included the quality of infrastructure, ICT skills, venture capital, intellectual property law and company-level technology absorption; individual, which looked at the quality of education and ICT skills, use of the Internet for banking, cyber security and trust in privacy; and information, which included use of social networks, commitment to open data and freedom on the net.

Canada ranked 16th on infrastructure, 14th on industry and fifth on the individual and information components, indicating that Canadians as Internet users were well ahead of infrastructure and industry.

Canadians were first in the use of social media and first in personal banking on the Internet.

But Canada ranked 20th in fixed broadband pricing and 22nd in quality of communications networks, while industry ranked 24th in capacity for innovation and 34th in company-level technology absorption.

The coming Internet of Everything is a world in which billions of devices, such as sensors, are connected to billions of objects, from driverless cars, medical devices and refrigerators to aircraft engines, buildings, transit systems agriculture and the environment.

Cisco is projecting some 50 billion smart objects by 2020 generating vast amounts of data over the Internet.

This data is so vast that powerful computing systems will be needed to organize it into useful information that can guide decision-making in a way that has never been possible in the past.

Cisco estimates that the potential payoff in improved productivity and competitiveness could be worth $400 billion for the private sector in Canada and $95 billion for our public sector over the next decade.

There are many reasons to be optimistic about Canada’s digital future.

But this will only be realized if Canada adopts a much bolder and proactive digital strategy than is provided in a disappointing Digital Canada 150 report.

Economist David Crane is a syndicated Toronto Star columnist. He can be reached at crane@interlog.com.

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GERRY FEEHAN IN NEW ZEALAND — PART 2

In the adrenaline zone BUNGEE JUMPING, SKYDIVING, ZORBING — NEW ZEALAND IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO LET LOOSE ONE’S INNER DAREDEVIL CHILD This is the second in a three-part series on travel in New Zealand.

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ew Zealand is diverse, unique and spectacular.

Glacier-capped mountains shine down on arid valleys speckled with emerald lakes. Giant boulders lay inexplicably stranded on pristine beaches fringed in golden sand. Flightless nocturnal birds screech out from the darkness of primordial forests.

I scarcely know where to start.

So why not begin with lawyers, the personal injury kind. There aren’t any.

Imagine a country devoid of litigation and schmaltzy billboards. Run over whilst crossing the street? Slip and fall in a parking lot? Parachute failed to deploy? Sorry, there are no lawsuits.

New Zealand emphasizes personal responsibility. Kiwis take a careful look before stepping off the curb. But if you are clobbered by a car (perhaps momentarily forgetting that vehicles travel on the left Down Under) you won’t go broke GERRY waiting for the breaks to heal from a car FEEHAN that failed to brake. The Accident Claims Commission (ACC) — a universal no-fault insurance scheme — covers every accident scenario and cost, from hospital bills to income loss.

New Zealanders focus on regulation rather than liability. This explains how crazy activities are permitted — even encouraged: bungee jumping, skydiving, zorbing (where you climb inside a plastic ball and roll down a steep hill). New Zealand is the perfect place to let loose one’s inner daredevil child; a place where, irrationally, a person will do things one would never do at home.

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Above: The captain donned scuba gear, jumped overboard and reappeared 10 minutes later with a bag overflowing with crayfish.

Right: The Central Otago Rail Trail was not dangerous but it made for a long, hot day of pedalling.

Photos by GERRY FEEHAN/freelance

Top: Would you jump out of a plane in Canada? Probably not. People do crazy things in New Zealand they would never do at home.

Above: A brave canyoner prepares to rappel herself down a wet cliff in Abel Tasman National Park.

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Giant boulders lay inexplicably stranded on a pristine South Island beach.

NEW ZEALAND: Watch out for the rental cars Would you jump out of an airplane in Canada? I suspect not.

So why would I — in my mid-50s — take up skydiving? Yet there I was high above Lake Taupo, free-falling at terminal velocity, eyes watering, lips flapping, stomach churning, worried I’d land on the runway like a proverbial blob of strawberry jam (where neither a lawsuit nor the ACC would do me much good). When the chute finally opened, I heaved a sigh of relief despite the sudden upward jolt — and concurrent relocation of underpants nearer to armpits.

As luck would have it, my inaugural plummet from the sky took place on St. Patrick’s Day. It was a short, happy jaunt from the landing pad to the nearest Irish pub.

Next up was “canyoning” in Abel Tasman National Park. This pursuit involves climbing into a wet suit and jumping, zip lining, sliding and tumbling down a rock-strewn torrent for six hours. Again, I have no idea why we do such a thing at our chronologically advanced stage of existence. The signin form indicated that the next oldest participant (my lovely wife excepted) was a quarter-century my junior. All day long we bumped over bruising boulders — and had a blast!

With the appeal of these extreme activities, New Zealand has cleverly fashioned itself as the “adrenaline capital of the world,” a destinationtourist destination.

But by far the most dangerous activity we signed up for in New Zealand was the operation of a rental car. We wove and threaded our way — on the wrong side of the road — through 5,200 km of narrow shoulder-less curving roads, with nary a metre of margin between the skimming mirror of a passing lorry and a precipitous ocean plunge. I didn’t dare enjoy the gorgeous views. The slightest waver of concentration meant instant, albeit scenic, death. (Trust the written word on this. Blind, dangerous corners made the gathering of photographic verifica-

tion impossible.)

Like Canada’s Yukon, New Zealand was struck by gold fever in the late 19th century. An expensive railway was built to move people and goods through unforgiving terrain. Long abandoned, the rail line has now become The Central Otago Rail Trail.

And while our bicycling adventure wasn’t exactly life threatening, it certainly made for a long, hot day. We were shuttled in the morning, dumped off, directed toward a vague destination 60 dry, bumpy kilometres down the line and told simply, “Try to have the bikes back before dark.”

The Kiwi mindset of self-reliance became truly apparent during our time in Fiordland National Park on the South Island.

We’d booked an overnight boat trip.

The weather was atrocious. Part of a UNESCO world-heritage site, Doubtful Sound serpentines inland from the Tasman Sea for 40 km, squeezed between steep cliffs. Waterfalls disgorge directly into the sea from glacial tongues hanging a thousand metres overhead. It rains so much in Fiordland that the whole salty inlet is covered two metres deep with a layer of fresh water.

Soon after setting sail into a squall, our captain, a capable oddball, manoeuvered up to a cliff face. He silently donned scuba gear, then jumped overboard into the tepid surf, leaving the hapless cook (his sole crewmate) in charge of avoiding shipwreck on the sharp rocks. We all stood by, elegiacally useless.

“Watch for his bubbles on the surface,” the cook instructed us nervously. The implication was that if the bubbles stopped, the captain would not be returning and one of us would have to take command — in a monsoon.

I scrutinized my fellow passengers: a moon-eyed honeymooning couple from Mumbai, a bookish geriatric pair from Des Moines and an introverted Swiss woman who spoke no English. I kept a close eye on the foamy brine.

Ten long minutes later, our wayward chief resurfaced. He tossed a bag overflowing with crayfish aboard: our dinner appetizer. Then he hauled out fishing gear. Moments later we were jigging for supper’s main course — sea perch and red snapper — and instantly four of us had fish on. Our versatile skipper managed to simultaneously cut bait, steer the boat (by foot) and retrieve the catch tugging at our reels.

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hot shower — the captain regaled us with some unusual yarns. A steaming pot of crayfish warmed the cabin and our appetites. He explained how glaciers were advancing worldwide and we were headed for a new ice age. (“All the real scientists agree.”)

Out the foggy window melting ice was pouring into the sea. He continued, unfazed, “Cows — and their methane — are necessary to chop down those nasty grasses stealing oxygen from our air.”

The busy cook, filleting fish in the galley, raised an eyebrow and shook her head.

I slept well that night. The vessel rocked on its mooring like a welltended cradle. Dozing off I had a brief career-flashback involving a boat accident and litigation. Then I remembered we were in New Zealand where there are no such confrontations.

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Gerry Feehan, QC, is a retired lawyer, avid traveller and photographer. He lives in Red Deer. For more of Gerry’s travel adventures, please visit www.gnfeehan. blogspot.com.

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Sea kayaking is one of the “fun” adventures advertised by the Doubtful Sound brochure so the captain insisted on launching seven tiny, tipsy crafts into the drenching swell. We reluctantly clambered in. He handed us each a paddle and, pushing us from the boat’s dry safety into the howling wind, asked: “You have kayaked before?”

I shouted back that our experience was limited.

He cupped a hand to his ear, unable to hear. “Good, get on then, you’ll be right.”

We floundered about long enough to make it appear we were having the time of our lives before paddling back.

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I had no intention of jumping into a frigid fiiord in a gale. I was already soaked to the shivering bone.

The captain gave me a stern “you paid for this and your damn well going to enjoy it,” look. I didn’t bother changing before taking the plunge.

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Jasper National Park just unveiled its latest tourism attraction — the Glacier Skywalk — to much controversy.

Some people could not wait to visit the glass and steel structure jutting out 30 metres over Sunwapta Valley.

Others were aghast that a privately funded and operated mega-attraction found a home in a national park.

The idea for the skywalk germinated when a Brewster Travel Canada bus driver suggested a suspension bridge would be a great way for people to enjoy the narrow canyon near the Icefield Parkway.

A bridge was deemed impractical, but company managers kept looking for an innovative way to engage more people in the outdoors and they settled on the skywalk concept.

Parks Canada has also struggled to connect people with nature. Visitation at national parks has dropped seven per cent each year for the last five years. Visitor numbers are now at their lowest level in 20 years. This trend follows a societal change of increasing urbanization and time spent indoors.

It is estimated that people pass 90 per cent of their time inside.

Each week, children spend the equivalent time of a full-time job in front of a screen.

Blackberry — the phone — replaced blackberry — the fruit — in the Oxford Junior dictionary in 2008.

It is estimated at current rates of decline, Scouts Canada will run out of members by 2017!

Only seven per cent of Canadian children and youth are meeting daily physical activity requirements.

It is hard to argue that the way we relate to nature is changing.

Parks Canada and Brewster Travel Canada hope the Glacier Skywalk will encourage people to stop and experience nature in a more personal way. Of the million people who travel the Icefields Parkway annually, only a small percentage stops to look around. Now, people of all fitness and mobility levels can board a shuttle bus at the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre for a short drive to the Skywalk. There is a 500-metre interpretative trail with audio guides in five languages to educate and inform. At the hydrology station, I learned the Skywalk is located near a triple continental divide where water runs to the Pacific, Atlantic or Arctic oceans. Only Russia boasts another triple continental divide.

The Skywalk is an engineering marvel. Over 200 tonnes of steel are cantilevered into the cliff face and provide views down to Sunwapta Valley and up to the peaks of Snow Dome, Mound Andromeda and North Twin. The structure is strong enough to hold two Boeing 747s so it will have no trouble sup-

porting the 230,000 visitors expected this year. Rusty Noble, general manager of Columbia Icefields, says Albertans visiting the Columbia glacier on the Terra Bus tours “used to regard it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but we are really hoping people will come out and explore the area more.”

Unlike the Grand Canyon Skywalk, people do not have to take their shoes off when they walk on the glass. If you jump on the Skywalk, it will flex up and down like a suspension bridge — fun, if you like excitement; scary, if you are afraid of heights.

The Skywalk is located on the site of a roadside pulloff and viewpoint created in the 1930s. An environmental study done by Brewster predicted little wildlife impact from recycling the old viewpoint into an attraction for a new generation. The day I visited, a bighorn sheep lay just above the attraction, chewing his cud while casting a bored gaze in our direction.

Change often comes with anxiety, fear or uncertainty. The seismic shift now seen with the type of people who travel and the way they relate to nature might be similar to some of the great changes travel underwent when rail transport was contemplated. Born in 1793, Dr. Dionysus Lardner, professor of Natural Philosophy and Astronomy at University College London, predicted, “Rail travel at high speed is not possible because passengers, unable to breathe, would die of asphyxia.” Last I checked, VIA Rail was not carting asphyxiated passengers off its trains.

The U.S. Congressional Record in 1875 made similar catastrophic predictions on the future of car travel when it said, “Horseless carriages propelled by gasoline might attain speeds of 14 or even 20 miles per hour.

The menace to our people of vehicles of this type hurtling through our streets and along our roads and poisoning the atmosphere would call for prompt legislative action even if the military and economic implications were not so overwhelming.” People are now hurtling through the national parks at much more than 20 mph.

It will remain to be seen whether the Glacier Skywalk will convince them to park and look at nature with new appreciation.

IF YOU GO: ● There is no parking at the Glacier Skywalk. ● The shuttle bus from the Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre to the Skywalk entrance is free, but admission to the Skywalk is $24.95 for adults and $12.50 for children. ● More information is found at www.glacierskywalk.ca.

Carol Patterson helps businesses and people reinvent themselves through adventure. When she isn’t travelling for work, Carol is travelling for fun. More of her adventures can be found at www.carolpatterson.ca.

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The puck stops with him GOALIE TANNER JAILLET ENJOYED SUPERB SEASON WITH OIL BARONS

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR He wasn’t exactly the most hotly recruited goaltender coming out of the midget AAA hockey ranks.

But the Fort McMurray Oil Barons expressed some definite interest in Tanner Jaillet and the Red Deer product made the most of the opportunity.

Jaillet enjoyed a superb 2013-14 Alberta Junior Hockey League season and on Wednesday was honoured as the top junior A netminder in the Canadian Junior Hockey League.

Just three years ago, he wondered if his hockey career would basically end at the midget AAA level, despite helping the Red Deer Optimist Rebels capture the Alberta Midget League title.

“I had an alright last season in midget AAA. We had a good playoff run and won the league,” said Jaillet, who posted a 13-4-1 regular-season record with a 2.87 goals-against average and .896 save percentage as the Rebels

starter, then recorded a 9-2-0 playoff er’s role for the 2012-13 season and slate with a 1.90 GAA and .921 save didn’t enjoy the same level of personal percentage. success.

“About two-thirds of the “The second season way through the season, I was there was a bit of a Gord (former Oil Barons GM/ struggle,” said Jaillet. “The head coach Thibodeau) and season maybe didn’t go as Tom (assistant coach Keca) well as I had planned, but talked to me. Basically, that I learned lots that year, for was the only junior A team sure. I learned to deal with that had interest in me, so some things.” after the midget season endAnd then came the 2013ed basically my only option 14 campaign, a dream seawas to go to Fort McMurray, son of sorts for the 20-yearand it turned out great. old, who turned in a 30-8-4 “They have a great orgawin-loss slate to go along nization and I was able to Tanner Jaillet with a 2.01 GAA and sparplay for a great coach and kling .933 save percentage. played with some great players. It The Oil Barons finished second in the worked out really well I’d say.”

North Division and fell to the eventual Jaillet, who attended a WHL camp league champion Spruce Grove Saints with the Red Deer Rebels in 2010, in the division final. played behind Brody Hoffman during “My last season was pretty solid, his rookie season with the Oil Barons, everything went according to plan and posting a record with a 2.15 GAA and everything worked out well,” said Jail.924 save percentage. When Hoffman let, who earned a scholarship to the accepted a U.S. college scholarship to University of Denver in December and Vermont, Jaillet moved into the start- in late February was named AJHL

goaltender of the year.

He’ll head to Denver in early June and will spend the summer taking university courses and working out with members of the Pioneers hockey team.

“I’ll use their gym and skate with some of the players. It should be good,” said Jaillet.

Jaillet is confident he’ll contend for a starting job next fall despite his freshman status.

“I should have a chance to step in as a starter and I’m excited about the opportunity,” he said. “It will all depend on how I play and a few other things, but I will get the chance.”

And down the road, his presence — and clearly his performance — with a high-profile NCAA team might open some pro avenues.

“I’ll get an education, which is obviously great, but, yeah, I would like to continue my career as a pro if there are some opportunities there,” he stated. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

Rangers hammer Penguins to extend series

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS New York 5 Pittsburgh 1 PITTSBURGH — New York Rangers forward Martin St. Louis spent Thursday night with his family in Montreal, grieving the loss of mother France after she passed away suddenly.

When Rangers coach Alain Vigneault told St. Louis perhaps the veteran forward should remain at home rather than help the Rangers try to fend off elimination against the Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis and his father held a lengthy heart to heart.

Hours later, St. Louis was in Pittsburgh. By the end of the night he was near tears after an impassioned team effort in a 5-1 victory that forced Game 6 in New York on Sunday — Mother’s Day. “I’m glad we’re able to get this win and stay alive,” St. Louis said. “She was a great lady, the best human being I’ve ever known in my life. I owed it to her to do it. I know she would have wanted me to play.”

Buoyed by the return of their teammate, one who has fit in quickly after being acquired from Tampa Bay at the trade deadline, the Rangers shook off

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New York Rangers’ Chris Kreider (20) cannot get a shot past Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) and Brian Gibbons (49) in the first period of Game 5 of a second-round NHL playoff hockey series in Pittsburgh, Friday. a lethargic loss in Game 4 by blitzing the Penguins early.

Derick Brassard scored twice, including New York’s first power-play goal in 10 games. Chris Kreider, Ryan McDonagh and Kevin Klein added their first goals of the post-season for New York while Henrik Lundqvist stopped 31 shots.

St. Louis had one shot in 16:19 of ice time, all of it with his mother in his thoughts.

“She was with me the whole way but this is probably the most comfortable place you can be as a hockey player,”

he said.

The Rangers certainly looked at ease while the Penguins failed to win a close-out game for the sixth time in their last seven chances on home ice.

Evgeni Malkin had his third goal of the series for Pittsburgh and Marc-Andre Fleury made 30 saves but lacked the crispness that allowed the Penguins to sweep Games 3 and 4 in New York.

While Pittsburgh coach Dan Bylsma stressed the importance of not letting the Rangers back in the series, the fire he was looking for came from the other bench.

Pittsburgh committed a pair of sloppy penalties the Rangers finally turned to goals and couldn’t convert a lengthy 5-on-3 power play late in the second period as they tried to climb out of a three-goal deficit.

“At the start I think we played like a team that looked like we had an automatic bid to the next round,” Pittsburgh defenceman Rob Scuderi said. “When it’s 2-0 right off the bat and you’re playing from behind it’s not easy.”

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Red Deer product humble after overtime heroics

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS BOSTON — The ripple effect of Matt Fraser’s overtime goal — and the tasty frozen treat the young Bruins forward enjoyed after being summoned from the minors — reached new, strange places Friday.

Suddenly frozen yogurt was trending on Twitter in Boston. And the Bruins were heaving a sigh of relief after pulling even with the Canadiens at two games apiece.

Fraser, a 23-year-old winger from Red Deer, ended a 0-0 deadlock at the Bell Centre on Thursday with his first ever playoff goal 79 seconds into overtime.

Rather than a rags-to-riches story, his is a burrito-and-frozen yogurt-fuelled journey back to the big league.

In a post-game interview on the ice seconds after scoring the winning goal, he mentioned his choice of dessert after getting the big-league call.

“I’d just finished eating lunch,” Fraser told NBC’s Pierre McGuire. “I mean I didn’t tell anyone but I’d just had frozen yogurt too so I’m working that off today.”

In a sports world where too often athletes are taking one game at a time or giving 110 per cent, it was a welcome, straight-from-the-heart real-life moment.

A playoff hero was born. And suddenly Beantown was yogurt-ville.

“Dear Matt Fraser, Please keep eating frozen yogurt, Sincerely, Bruins Fans GoBruins frozenyogurt,” tweeted Olympic figure skater Alex Shibutani,

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Boston Bruins’ Matt Fraser (25) celebrates with teammate Dougie Hamilton after scoring the winning goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the first overtime period in playoff action Thursday. a Boston native.

“Tonight, we are all frozen yogurt eaters. Bruins Fraser,” tweeted David S. Bernstein, a contributing editor for Boston magazine.

Reporters wasted no time getting the skinny in the locker-room.

The lunch was at Chipotle and Fraser was reportedly munching on a double chicken burrito with guaca-

mole and no cheese.

“New kid on the guac,” was the Boston Herald’s online headline.

The Mexican food chain got a few shoutouts from Fraser’s heroics too. A story on NBC Sports’ website, for example, was headlined “From Chipotle to playoff heroics: Matt Fraser etches name in history.”

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was oblivious of the trending food topics. But apprised of the story, he noted there was a Chipotle “halfway home from Wilmington (where the team training facility is).”

“So he’s not the first guy to eat there,” he said.

In the cool light of day Friday, Fraser was happy, tired and humble as he was mobbed by reporters in the Bruins locker-room after some of his teammates took part in an optional skate at TD Garden.

He had also had a few second thoughts about his spur of the moment food revelations.

“I was kind of thinking of that comment last night, like ’God, that probably sounded really stupid,”’ he confessed with a laugh.

He said he wasn’t too concerned about superstitions, before adding “Maybe I”ll wander over to Pinkberry later.“ Fraser offered another endearing tidbit when he described the wild celebratory scrum after the OT goal.

“Actually (Johnny) Boychuk was holding me up and he was yelling at me not to fall because everybody was going to fall on us,” he said.

Coach Claude Julien, meanwhile, nearly swallowed his tongue when a reporter asked him if Fraser would be back in the lineup for Game 5 Saturday.

“I think you’ll see him in the next game for sure,” said Julien, his eyes rolling like one of the Three Stooges.

“He’s in.”

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Pacers hold Wizards to franchise low in 85-63 victory to lead series 2-1 WASHINGTON — With an emphasis on defence, Paul George, Roy Hibbert and the rest of the Indiana Pacers are suddenly performing the way they did at the start of the season.

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RANGERS: Power play improves The Penguins held the Rangers to a 15 shots in Game 4, a franchise record for fewest shots allowed in a playoff game. New York had 17 in the first period Friday night.

Having its beleaguered power play finally look competent helped. The Rangers hadn’t scored with the man advantage since Game 2 of the first round, an 0-for-36 stretch that often featured disinterested or disorganized play by New York whenever an opposing player skated to the penalty box.

Kreider ended the miserable run 9:36 into the first period after Pittsburgh defenceman Robert Bortuzzo was called for delay of game for lazily flipping a puck over the boards in the Penguins’ zone despite having no pressure on him.

Playing in his second game after missing more than a month with a hand injury, Kreider threaded a rebound from the bottom of the left circle in a small hole between Fleury’s right pad and his blocker to give the Rangers their first lead in more than 180 minutes of play.

Brassard made it 2-0 just over 5 minutes later, diving across the Pittsburgh crease to bang home Mats Zuccarello’s rebound.

The Penguins seemed to regain their swagger in the second period and Malkin cut the lead in half at the end of a thrilling burst in which he beat two Rangers to the net and did a 360degree spin before slipping his own rebound by Lundqvist.

The momentum didn’t last. Brassard roofed a shot through a scrum in front of Fleury to make it 3-1 and McDonagh scored his first goal of the post-season with a shot through traffic from the point after Pittsburgh was whistled for too many man on the ice, the kind of untidy mistake the Penguins had avoided while winning three straight

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BRIEFS Optimist Chiefs capture awards The Red Deer Optimist Chiefs captured five of the 11 Alberta Midget Hockey League awards this season.

Netminder Jayden Sittler was named the most valuable playoff performer while Gabe Bast won the Brian Benning Award for the league’s top defenceman.

Trey deGraaf picked up the Bob Johnson Memorial Award for the most sportsmanlike player while the team

And they don’t care how ugly the product might look.

Playing precisely the way they did to earn the No. 1 seed — before a lateseason swoon — the Pacers held the Wizards to a franchise-low scoring total Friday night to win 85-63 and take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. “Listen, we don’t worry about if we’re looking good for TV. The other teams can do that, can fill that void with fancy basketball. We don’t worry about that,� Indiana forward David West said. “We’re OK with this. We can win games in the 80s.�

Set aside George’s 23 points, and neither team looked good on offence.

Not at all. It was 17-all after the first to take command of the series.

Now it’s back to Madison Square for a series that suddenly looks competitive. “I don’t think there’s much good to take from it to be honest with you,�

Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby said. “So I think we have to make sure we come with the right mindset going to New York. Whatever mindset we were tonight it wasn’t enough.�

FRASER: Chemistry For Julien, Fraser provided some welcome chemistry on the Bruins’ third line with Carl Soderberg and Loui Eriksson. The three had played together during Fraser’s 14-game stint with Boston during the regular season. “He’s a good player,� Julien said. “We’ve always liked his skating abilities, his shooting abilities, his skill levels have been good. He’s gone back (to the minors), worked hard and earned his return.�

Fraser, who came from Dallas in the July 2013 Tyler Seguin trade, has three goals, two assists and 10 penalty minutes in his 27 career regular-season games with the Stars and Bruins.

As for the bigger picture, the Bruins coach believes his team has more to give. “We’ve been better, there’s no doubt,� he acknowledged. “I don’t think our team is playing badly at all. I just know that our team is still capable of playing a little bit better than what we have and have shown so far.�

That includes the top line of David Krejci, Jarome Iginla and Milan Lucic, which has had little impact in the series so far.

Julien, somewhat kindly, talked of the line needing to find its rhythm again. “They’re working hard, it’s just a matter of time now,� he said.

He also distanced himself from those who have said goalie Tuukka Rask, in the face of inspired play by Montreal’s Carey Price at the other end of the rink, was not at his best in the first three games of the series. received the Cam Ward trophy for allowing the least number of goals and the Commission’s Award as the least penalized team.

Patrick Dea of the St. Albert Raiders won the Bill Ranford Award as the top goaltender with Mason Shaw of the Lloydminster Bobcats taking home the Trevor Linden Award as the top forward.

The Brian Sutter Award for the league’s top defensive forward went to Jordan Evans of the Calgary Royals while Randall Weber of the Leduc Oil Kings won the Glen Sather Award as the coach of the year.

Noah Gregor of the Oil Kings won the Harry Allen Memorial Award for the top scorer with Dexter McLeod of the Edmonton CAC Gregg Distributors picking up the Richard Warwick Memorial Award.

quarter, and the Pacers led 34-33 at halftime, only the 13th time teams combined for 67 or fewer points in a playoff game in the shot-clock era, according to STATS.

Wild barrage against goalie Crawford beat Blackhawks 4-2 in Game 4 to tie series ST. PAUL, Minn. — Jason Pominville scored for Minnesota in the second period off the back of Chicago goalie Corey Crawford’s skate and the Wild beat the Blackhawks 4-2 on Friday night to even the Western Con-

“I’m not on the same page as everybody else,� he said. “He has no confidence issues,� he added of his Finnish goalie. “He’s hard on himself but he never gets rattled that way. If anything, he shows a lot of resiliency and determination to be better and that’s what he did (Thursday).�

Rask leads all goaltenders in the playoffs with a 1.67 goals-against average, .941 save percentage and two shutouts (tied with Pittsburgh’s MarcAndre Fleury) in nine appearances.

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ference semifinal series at two games apiece.

Matt Cooke returned from his sevengame kneeing suspension to give the Wild a jolt, assisting on Justin Fontaine’s opening goal. Nino Niederreiter and Jared Spurgeon also scored.

Crawford made 27 saves, but he gave up four goals for the second straight game.

Patrick Sharp snapped out of his slump by scoring for the Blackhawks and Michal Handzus had a goal, but the defending Stanley Cup champions again found themselves unable to establish a consistent attack against the Wild’s stifling defence.

The teams will return to Chicago for Game 5 on Sunday night. reau, Fraser is the third player in Bruins history to score in his Stanley Cup playoff debut, following Mel Hill in 1939 and Don Gallinger in 1943. And he is the sixth player in the last 75 years to score his first career post-season goal in a 1-0 overtime game, joining Mikael Granlund (2014), Andrei Zyuzin (1998), Ruslan Fedotenko (2002), Niko Dimitrakos (2004) and Ryan O’Reilly (2010).

Only Fraser and Dimitrakos scored such a goal in their playoff debut.

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Team Canada goalie James Reimer looks toward Team France as players Tyler Myers, front, and Jonathan Huberdeau walk out of the bench after losing the game in a shootout Friday at the IIHF World Hockey Championship in Minsk, Belarus.

MINSK, Belarus â&#x20AC;&#x201D; France stunned Canada in their first game of the ice hockey world championships Friday, winning 3-2 after a shootout.

The other favourites avoided similar stumbles, as the United States and Russia both began their campaigns with big wins and the Czech Republic earned an overtime victory.

In Group B, the Americans brushed aside host Belarus 6-1 and Russia showed off its attacking power in a 5-0 win over last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s runner-up Switzerland. The Czechs edged Slovakia 3-2 in their Group A game.

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Jacob Trouba scored twice for the U.S., while New York Islanders forwards Brock Nelson and Colin McDonald also added goals, along with Johnny Gaudreau of the Calgary Flames and Jake Gardiner of the Toronto Maple Leafs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I liked the competiveness of our guys,â&#x20AC;? U.S. head coach Peter Laviolette said.

Andrei Stepanov scored the consolation goal for Belarus in front of a roaring home crowd of some 15,000 spectators.

Jaromir Jagr tied the game for the Czechs at 2-2 with 2:07 left in regulation before Jakub Klepis scored the winner 1:50 into overtime.

Russiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high-scoring team got goals from Sergei Plotnikov, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, Vadim Shipachyov, Anton Belov and Danis Zaripov. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovski of the Columbus Blue Jackets recorded

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Russia needed just 13 seconds to open the scoring through Plotnikov, and Ovechkin doubled the lead six minutes later with a powerful slap shot on a power play. Ovechkin also added an assist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did some good things but when you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t score a goal itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s difficult to win any game, obviously,â&#x20AC;? Swiss coach Sean Simpson said.

But the most memorable moment came earlier in the day when PierreEdouard Bellemare scored the only goal in the shootout for France, beating goalie James Reimer with a high shot in the opening Group A game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big,â&#x20AC;? Bellemare said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud of all the guys. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a team effort.â&#x20AC;?

Stephane Da Costa scored his second goal of the game for France to level it 2-2 in the third period and force an overtime period that ended scoreless.

Philadelphia Flyers forward Brayden Schenn and Florida Panthers defenceman Erik Gudbranson scored for Canada. â&#x20AC;&#x153;France defended very well in front of their net,â&#x20AC;? Canada coach Dave Tippett said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t create enough opportunities. It shows how hard this tournament is. It shows how hard teams are going to play against Canada. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good lesson for our young players.â&#x20AC;?

France has traditionally been a pushover at the tournament, but also shocked Canada 4-1 at the 1995 tournament and beat Russia 2-1 last year.

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SCOREBOARD Hockey Pittsburgh 3 NY Rangers 0 Monday, May 5 Pittsburgh 2 NY Rangers 0 Wednesday, May 7 Pittsburgh 4 NY Rangers 2 Friday, May 9 NY Rangers 5 Pittsburgh 1 Sunday, May 11 Pittsburgh at NY Rangers, TBD Tuesday, May 13 x-NY Rangers at Pittsburgh, TBD

Goal — Edmonton: Jarry (W, 14-4-0); Portland: Boes (L, 6-2-0).

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs SECOND ROUND Division Finals EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division Boston (1) vs. Montreal (3) (Series tied 2-2) Thursday, May 1 Montreal 4 Boston 3, 2OT Saturday, May 3 Boston 5 Montreal 3 Tuesday, May 6 Montreal 4 Boston 2 Thursday, May 8 Boston 1 Montreal 0, OT Saturday, May 10 Montreal at Boston, 5 p.m.

Monday, May 12 Boston at Montreal, TBD Wednesday, May 14 x-Montreal at Boston, TBD

Wild 4, Blackhawks 2 First Period 1. Minnesota, Fontaine 1 (Cooke) 7:24.

2. Chicago, Sharp 2 (Hossa, Rozsival) 19:21.

Second Period 3. Minnesota, Pominville 2 (Suter, Parise) 3:51.

4. Chicago, Handzus 1 (Seabrook, Hossa) 6:28.

5. Minnesota, Niederreiter 3 (Coyle, Spurgeon) 7:12.

Third Period 6. Minnesota, Spurgeon 3 (Koivu, Suter) 3:47 (pp).

Shots on goal by Chicago 4 9 7 — 20 Minnesota 7 18 6 — 31

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division Chicago (3) vs. Minnesota (WC) (Chicago leads series 2-1) Friday, May 2 Chicago 5 Minnesota 2 Sunday, May 4 Chicago 4 Minnesota 1 Tuesday, May 6 Minnesota 4 Chicago 0 Friday, May 9 Chicago at Minnesota, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 11 Minnesota at Chicago, TBD Tuesday, May 13 x-Chicago at Minnesota, TBD Thursday, May 15 x-Minnesota at Chicago, TBD Pacific Division Anaheim (1) vs. Los Angeles (3) (Los Angeles leads series 2-1) Saturday, May 3 Los Angeles 3 Anaheim 2, OT Monday, May 5 Los Angeles 3 Anaheim 1 Thursday, May 8 Anaheim 3 Los Angeles 2 Saturday, May 10 Anaheim at Los Angeles,7:30 p.m.

Monday, May 12 Los Angeles at Anaheim, TBD Wednesday, May 14 x-Anaheim at Los Angeles, TBD Friday, May 16 x-Los Angeles at Anaheim, TBD x — if necessary.

Friday’s Summaries Oil Kings 3, Winterhawks 2 First Period 1. Portland, Bittner 6 (De Leo, Leier) 15:28.

2. Edmonton, Kulda 8 (unassisted) 18:27 (pp).

Second Period 3. Edmonton, Renhart 4 (Eller, Lazar) 2:11.

4. Edmonton, Samuelsson 6 (unassisted) 7:39.

Third Period 5. Portland, Dumba 6 (De Leo, Bjorkstrand) 18:15.

Penalties — Haar Por (delay of game) 2:48.

Shots on goal by Edmonton 9 10 11 — 30 Portland 13 18 8 — 39

IHF Men’s World Championship 2014 Chizhovka Group GP W L OTL SOL GF GA Czech Republic 1 1 0 0 0 3 2 France 1 1 0 0 0 3 2 Canada 1 0 0 0 1 2 3 Slovakia 1 0 0 1 0 2 3 Sweden 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Norway 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Denmark 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Italy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Friday’s summaries RANGERS 5, Penguins 1 First Period 1. NY Rangers, Kreider 1 (McDonagh, Richards) 9:36 (pp).

2. NY Rangers, Brassard 2 (Zuccarello, Pouliot) 15:23.

Second Period 3. Pittsburgh, Malkin 6 (Letang) 3:23.

4. NY Rangers, Brassard 3 (Stralman, Zuccarello) 7:58.

5. NY Rangers, McDonagh 1 (Zuccarello, Brassard) 8:48 (pp).

Third Period 6. NY Rangers, Klein 1 (Kreider, Nash) 17:31 (en).

Shots on goal by NY Rangers 17 9 9 — 35 Pittsburgh 9 15 8 — 32

Metropolitan Division Pittsburgh (1) vs. N.Y. Rangers (2) (Pittsburgh leads series 3-2) Friday, May 2 NY Rangers 3 Pittsburgh 2, OT Sunday, May 4

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Friday, May 9 France 3 Canada 2 (SO) Russia 5 Switzerland 0 Czech Republic 3 Slovakia 2 (OT) U.S. 6 Belarus 1 Today, May 10 Italy at Norway, 3:45 a.m.

Kazakhstan at Germany, 3:45 a.m.

Sweden at Denmark, 7:45 a.m.

Finland at Latvia, 7:45 a.m.

Canada at Slovakia, 11:45 p.m.

U.S. at Switzerland, 11:45 p.m.

Sunday, May 11 France at Italy, 3:45 a.m.

Germany at Latvia, 4:45 a.m.

Sweden at Czech Republic, 7:45 a.m.

Belarus at Kazakhstan, 8:30 a.m.

Finland at Russia, 12 p.m.

Norway at Denmark, 5:30 p.m.

Monday, May 12 Slovakia at France, 7:45 a.m.

Switzerland at Belarus, 7:45 a.m.

Czech Republic at Canada, 11:45 p.m.

Russia at U.S., 11:45 p.m.

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San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.

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St. Louis (Lynn 4-1) at Pittsburgh (Volquez 1-3), 5:05 p.m.

Arizona (Miley 2-3) at Chicago White Sox (Quintana 1-2), 5:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Samardzija 0-3) at Atlanta (E.Santana 3-0), 5:10 p.m.

Colorado (Lyles 4-0) at Cincinnati (Simon 4-1), 5:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 3-4) at Milwaukee (Lohse 4-1), 5:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 0-3) at N.Y. Mets (Gee 3-1), 5:10 p.m.

Miami (Eovaldi 2-1) at San Diego (Stults 1-3), 6:40 p.m.

Washington (Roark 2-1) at Oakland (Gray 4-1), 7:05 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Colorado at Cincinnati, 11:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 11:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Atlanta, 11:35 p.m.

Arizona at Chicago White Sox, 12:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Milwaukee, 12:10 p.m.

Washington at Oakland, 2:05 p.m.

Miami at San Diego, 2:10 p.m.

San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, 2:10 p.m.

St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m.

Monday’s Games N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees, 5:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m.

Washington at Arizona, 7:40 p.m.

Miami at L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.

Atlanta at San Francisco, 8:15 p.m.

FRIDAY’S LINESCORES AMERICAN LEAGUE Houston 001 Baltimore 002

000 000

101 20x

— —

3 4

6 8

0 1

Feldman, Williams (7) and Corporan; W.Chen, O’Day (8), Tom.Hunter (9) and Clevenger. W—W. Chen 4-2. L—Williams 1-2. Sv—Tom.Hunter (11).

HRs—Houston, Carter (5). Baltimore, Pearce (3), Machado (1).

L.A.A. Toronto

GB — 1/2 1 3 3

18 18 .500 16 18 .471 15 20 .429 12 22 .353 West Division W L Pct 22 13 .629 22 16 .579 19 17 .528 15 21 .417 13 25 .342

1/2 1/2

Friday’s Games Baltimore 4, Houston 3 L.A. Angels 4, Toronto 3 Minnesota 2, Detroit 1 Cleveland 6, Tampa Bay 3 Texas 8, Boston 0 Chicago White Sox 9, Arizona 3 N.Y. Yankees 5, Milwaukee 3 Oakland 8, Washington 0 Kansas City at Seattle, 8:10 p.m.

Today’s Games L.A. Angels (Skaggs 2-1) at Toronto (Happ 1-0), 11:07 p.m.

Minnesota (Gibson 3-2) at Detroit (Scherzer 4-1), 11:08 p.m.

Houston (McHugh 2-1) at Baltimore (Mi.Gonzalez 1-3), 5:05 p.m.

Arizona (Miley 2-3) at Chicago White Sox (Quintana 1-2), 5:10 p.m.

Cleveland (McAllister 3-2) at Tampa Bay (Bedard 1-1), 5:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 3-4) at Milwaukee (Lohse 4-1), 5:10 p.m.

Boston (Lester 3-4) at Texas (M.Perez 4-2), 6:05 p.m.

Washington (Roark 2-1) at Oakland (Gray 4-1), 7:05 p.m.

Kansas City (Ventura 2-1) at Seattle (C.Young 2-0), 7:10 p.m.

Sunday’s Games L.A. Angels at Toronto, 11:07 p.m.

Minnesota at Detroit, 11:08 p.m.

Houston at Baltimore, 11:35 p.m.

Cleveland at Tampa Bay, 11:40 p.m.

Arizona at Chicago White Sox, 12:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Milwaukee, 12:10 p.m.

Boston at Texas, 1:05 p.m.

Washington at Oakland, 2:05 p.m.

Kansas City at Seattle, 2:10 p.m.

Monday’s Games Detroit at Baltimore, 5:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees, 5:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Toronto, 5:07 p.m.

Texas at Houston, 6:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Oakland, 8:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Seattle 8:10 p.m.

National League East Division W L Pct 20 15 .571 19 15 .559 19 16 .543 16 18 .471 16 18 .471

011 101

000 000

101 010

— —

4 3

9 7

0 1

Richards, J.Smith (8), Frieri (9) and Conger; McGowan, Santos (6), Delabar (7), Cecil (9) and D.Navarro. W—J.Smith 2-0. L—Cecil 0-3. Sv— Frieri (4). HRs—Los Angeles, Trout (7). Toronto, Reyes (3).

Minnesota 000 Detroit 000

000 000

200 001

— —

2 9 1 10

0 0

P.Hughes, Fien (8), Perkins (9) and K.Suzuki; Verlander, Alburquerque (8), Krol (8), E.Reed (9) and Avila. W—P.Hughes 4-1. L—Verlander 4-2. Sv— Perkins (9).

Cleveland 000 Tampa Bay 000

001 110

500 001

— —

6 11 3 12

0 1

Kluber, Rzepczynski (7), Shaw (8), Axford (9), Allen (9) and Y.Gomes; Odorizzi, Boxberger (6), McGee (6), Jo.Peralta (7), B.Gomes (7), Lueke (8) and Hanigan. W—Kluber 3-3. L—Jo.Peralta 1-3. Sv— Allen (1). HRs—Cleveland, A.Cabrera (3), Brantley (7), Aviles (2).

Boston Texas

000 102

000 050

000 00x

— —

0 1 8 14

0 1

Buchholz, Capuano (5), Mujica (7), Breslow (8) and Pierzynski; Darvish, Ogando (9) and Arencibia.

W—Darvish 3-1. L—Buchholz 2-3. HRs—Texas, L.Martin (2).

New York 000 Milwaukee 000

INTERLEAGUE 400 010 — 002 001 —

5 3

6 8

0 0

Tanaka, Warren (7), Dav.Robertson (9) and McCann; Gallardo, Duke (6), Kintzler (8), Wooten (9) and Lucroy. W—Tanaka 5-0. L—Gallardo 2-2. Sv— Dav.Robertson (6). HRs—New York, Solarte (2).

Milwaukee, Mar.Reynolds (8).

Arizona Chicago

002 000

010 700

000 11x

— —

3 4 9 15

0 2

McCarthy, Cahill (4), Thatcher (8) and Montero; Rienzo, Putnam (6), Belisario (8), Lindstrom (9) and Flowers. W—Rienzo 3-0. L—McCarthy 1-6.

HRs—Arizona, G.Parra (3). Chicago, Al.Ramirez (5), J.Abreu (13), Flowers (2).

NATIONAL LEAGUE St. Louis 000 300 100 — Pittsburgh 200 010 30x —

4 9 6 12

0 0

Wacha, Neshek (6), C.Martinez (7), Fornataro (8) and Y.Molina; Liriano, J.Gomez (6), Ju.Wilson (7), Watson (8), Melancon (9) and T.Sanchez. W—Ju. Wilson 1-0. L—C.Martinez 0-2. Sv—Melancon (3).

HRs—St. Louis, Craig (4), Jh.Peralta (8). Pittsburgh, N.Walker (7).

Colorado 000 Cincinnati 110

110 000

001 011

— —

3 4

6 6

0 0

Chacin, Ottavino (7), Logan (8) and Pacheco; Cueto, Broxton (9) and B.Pena. W—Broxton 1-0. L—Logan 1-1. HRs—Colorado, Tulowitzki (10). Cincinnati, Frazier (6), Votto (5).

Chicago 001 000 001 Atlanta 002 000 000 10 innings)

0 1

— 2 — 3

4 0 9 1

Hammel, Rosscup (8), H.Rondon (8), W.Wright (10) and Jo.Baker; Teheran, Kimbrel (9), A.Wood (10) and Gattis. W—A.Wood 3-5. L—W.Wright 0-1.

HRs—Chicago, Olt (7).

Phila.

001 010 000 01 — 3 9 1 New York 100 000 010 00 — 3 10 0 (11 innings) Hernandez, Diekman (6), Adams (7), Bastardo (8), Hollands (10), Papelbon (11) and Ruiz; Meija, Matsuzaka (5), Familia (7), Rice (8), Farnsworth (9), Valverde (10), Torres (11) and d’Arnaud. W—Hollands 1-1. L—Torres 2-2. Sv—Papelbon 11.

Basketball NBA Playoffs CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE Miami 2, Brooklyn 0 Tuesday, May 6: Miami 107, Brooklyn 86 Thursday, May 8: Miami 94, Brooklyn 82 Saturday, May 10: Miami at Brooklyn, 6 p.m.

Monday, May 12: Miami at Brooklyn, 6 p.m. x-Wednesday, May 14: Brooklyn at Miami, 5 or 6 p.m. x-Friday, May 16: Miami at Brooklyn, TBA x-Sunday, May 18: Brooklyn at Miami, TBA Indiana 2, Washington 1

Monday, May 5: Washington 102, Indiana 96 Wednesday, May 7: Indiana 86, Washington 82 Friday, May 9: Indiana 85, Washington 63 Sunday, May 11: Indiana at Washington, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, May 13: Washington at Indiana, 5 p.m. x-Thursday, May 15: Indiana at Washington, TBA x-Sunday, May 18: Washington at Indiana, TBA WESTERN CONFERENCE San Antonio 2, Portland 0 Tuesday, May 6: San Antonio 116, Portland 92 Thursday, May 8: San Antonio 114, Portland 97 Saturday, May 10: San Antonio at Portland, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, May 12: at San Antonio at Portland, 8:30 p.m. x-Wednesday, May 14: Portland at San Antonio,

6:30 or 7:30 p.m. x-Friday, May 16: San Antonio at Portland, TBA x-Monday, May 19: Portland at San Antonio, TBA L.A. Clippers 1, Oklahoma City 1 Monday, May 5: L.A. Clippers 122, Oklahoma City 105 Wednesday, May 7: Oklahoma City 112, L.A. Clippers 101 Friday, May 9: Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 11: Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers, 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 13: L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City, 7:30 p.m. x-Thursday, May 15: Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers, TBA

Soccer 2014 AMWAY CANADIAN SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP SEMIFINALS (two-game, total-goals series) Vancouver (MLS) vs. Toronto (MLS) Wednesday’s result Toronto 2 Vancouver 1 (Toronto leads 2-1 on aggregate) Wednesday, May 14 Toronto at Vancouver, 8:30 p.m.

Montreal (MLS) vs. Edmonton (NASL) Wednesday’s result Edmonton 2 Montreal 1 (Edmonton leads 2-1 on aggregate) Wednesday, May 14 Edmonton at Montreal, 5:30 p.m.

CHAMPIONSHIP (two-game, total-goals series) Vancouver-Toronto winner vs. Montreal-Edmonton winner Wednesday, May 28 First Game, TBA Wednesday, June 4 Second Game, TBA MLS Eastern Conference

SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2014

Local Sports

WHL 2014 - PLAYOFFS Round 4 Portland vs. Edmonton (Edmonton leads series 3-2) Saturday, May. 3 Portland 5 Edmonton 2 Sunday, May. 4 Portland 3 Edmonton 1 Tuesday, May. 6 Edmonton 3 Portland 2 Wednesday, May. 7 Edmonton 2 Portland 0 Friday, May. 9 Edmonton 3 Portland 2 Sunday, May. 11 Portland at Edmonton, 4 p.m.

Monday, May. 12 x-Edmonton at Portland, 8 p.m. x — if necessary.

American League East Division W L Pct 19 14 .576 19 15 .559 18 18 .500 17 18 .486 15 21 .417 Central Division W L Pct 20 11 .645 19 18 .514 17 19 .472 16 18 .471 16 18 .471 West Division W L Pct 20 15 .571 18 16 .529 19 17 .528 17 17 .500 11 25 .306

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GP Kansas City 8 Houston 10 New England 9 New York 10 Columbus 9 D.C. 8 Toronto 7 Philadelphia 10 Montreal 8 Chicago 8

Seattle Salt Lake Dallas Colorado Vancouver Los Angeles Portland San Jose Chivas

W 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 1 1 0

GF 11 13 9 14 10 12 7 10 7 12

GA 6 14 10 12 10 11 9 13 14 14

Pt 14 14 14 14 12 11 9 8 6 6

Western Conference GP W L T GF 10 7 2 1 22 9 4 0 5 16 10 5 4 1 19 9 4 2 3 10 9 3 2 4 15 6 2 2 2 7 9 1 3 5 12 8 1 3 4 8 9 1 5 3 9

GA 14 10 17 9 12 5 15 10 18

Pt 22 17 16 15 13 8 8 7 6

Wednesday’s results Houston 1 Columbus 0 Seattle 2 Dallas 1 San Jose 0 Colorado 0 Saturday’s games D.C. at Philadelphia, 2 p.m.

L 2 4 3 2 3 3 4 4 4 2

T 2 2 2 5 3 2 0 5 3 6

Kansas City at Montreal, 2 p.m.

Chicago at New York, 5 p.m.

Vancouver at Columbus, 5:30 p.m.

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

Sunday’s games Los Angeles at Portland, 12:30 p.m.

Chivas at Colorado, 1 p.m.

Seattle at New England, 4 p.m.

Salt Lake at Houston, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, May 14 Philadelphia at Kansas City, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 17 New York at Toronto, 2:30 p.m.

San Jose at Colorado 7:30 p.m.

Saturday’s games D.C. at Philadelphia, 2 p.m.

Kansas City at Montreal, 2 p.m.

Chicago at New York, 5 p.m.

Vancouver at Columbus, 5:30 p.m.

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

Sunday’s games Los Angeles at Portland, 12:30 p.m.

Chivas at Colorado, 1 p.m.

Seattle at New England, 4 p.m.

Salt Lake at Houston, 5 p.m.

Today

Sunday

● Junior B tier 1 lacrosse: Manitoba Blizzard at Red Deer, 11:30 a.m., Innisfail Arena Red. ● Junior B tier 2 lacrosse: Lethbridge at Red Deer, 3:30 p.m., GH Dawe Centre; Calgary Wranglers at Lacoka, 5 p.m., Ponoka Culture and Rec Complex.

● Junior B tier 2 lacrosse: Calgary Axemen at Innisfail, 1 p.m., Arena Blue. ● Midget AAA baseball: Edmonton Cardinals 2 at Red Deer, doubleheader at noon and 3 p.m., Great Chief Park.

Football 3 (93) Brandon Linder, g, Miami.

Kansas City 1 (23) Dee Ford, de, Auburn.

3 (87) Phillip Gaines, db, Rice.

Miami 1 (19) Ja’Wuan James, ot, Tennessee.

2 (63) Jarvis Landry, wr, LSU. 3 (67) Billy Turner, ot, North Dakota State.

Minnesota 1 (9) Anthony Barr, lb, UCLA. 1 (32) Teddy Bridgewater, qb, Louisville.

3 (72) Scott Crichton, de, Oregon State.

3 (96) Jerick McKinnon, rb, Georgia Southern.

New England 1 (29) Dominique Easley, de, Florida.

2 (62) Jimmy Garoppolo, qb, Eastern Illinois.

New Orleans 1 (20) Brandin Cooks, wr, Oregon State.

2 (58) Stanley Jean-Baptiste, db, Nebraska.

New York Giants 1 (12) Odell Beckham, wr, LSU. 2 (43) Weston Richburg, c, Colorado State.

3 (74) Jay Bromley, dt, Syracuse.

New York Jets 1 (18) Calvin Pryor, db, Louisville.

2 (49) Jace Amaro, te, Texas Tech.

3 (80) Dexter McDougle, db, Maryland.

Oakland 1 (5) Khalil Mack, lb, Buffalo.

2 (36) Derek Carr, qb. Fresno State.

3 (81) Gabe Jackson, g, Mississippi St. Philadelphia 1 (26) Marcus Smith, lb, Louisville.

2 (42) Jordan Matthews, wr, Vandrbilt.

3 (86) Josh Huff, wr, Oregon.

Pittsburgh 1 (15) Ryan Shazier, lb, Ohio State.

2 (46) Stephon Tuitt, de, Notre Dame.

3 (97) Dri Archer, rb, Kent State.

St. Louis 1 (2) Greg Robinson, ot, Auburn.

1 (13) Aaron Donald, dt, Pittsburgh.

2 (41) Lamarcus Joyner, db, Florida State.

3 (75) Tre Mason, rb, Auburn.

San Diego 1 (25) Jason Verrett, db, TCU. 2 (50) Jeremiah Attaochu, te, Georgia Tech.

3 (89) Chris Watt, g, Notre Dame.

San Francisco 1 (30) Jimmie Ward, db, Northern Illinois.

2 (57) Carlos Hyde, rb, Ohio State.

3 (70) Marcus Martin, c, Southern Cal. 3 (77) Chris Borland, lb, Wisconsin.

3 (100) Brandon Thomas, g, Clemson.

Seattle 2 (45) Paul Richardson, wr, Colorado.

2 (64) Justin Britt, ot, Missouri.

Tampa Bay 1 (7) Mike Evans, wr, Texas A&M. 2 (38) Austin Seferian-Jenkins, te, Washington.

3 (69) Charles Sims, rb, West Virginia.

Tennessee 1 (11) Taylor Lewan, ot, Michigan.

2 (54) Bishop Sankey, rb, Washington.

Washington 2 (47) Trent Murphy, lb, Stanford.

3 (66) Morgan Moses, ot, Virginia.

3 (78) Spencer Long, g, Nebraska.

2014 NFL Team-by-Team Draft THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Through Friday, May 9 (x-compensatory selection) Arizona 1 (27) Deone Bucannon, db, Washington State.

2 (52) Troy Niklas, te, Notre Dame.

3 (84) Kareem Martin, de, North Carolina.

3 (91) John Brown, wr, Pittsburg State.

Atlanta 1 (6) Jake Matthews, ot, Texas A&M. 2 (37) Ra’Shede Hageman, de, Minnesota.

3 (68) Dezmen Southward, db, Wisconsin.

Baltimore 1 (17) C.J. Mosley, lb, Alabama.

2 (48) Timmy Jernigan, dt, Florida State.

3 (79) Terrence Brooks, db, Florida State.

3 (99) Crockett Gillmore, te, Colorado State.

Buffalo 1 (4) Sammy Watkins, wr, Clemson.

2 (44) Cyrus Kouandjio, ot, Alabama.

3 (73) Preston Brown, lb, Louisville.

Carolina 1 (28) Kelvin Benjamin, wr, Florida State.

2 (60) Kony Ealy, de, Missouri.

3 (92) Trai Turner, g, LSU. Chicago 1 (14) Kyle Fuller, db, Virginia Tech.

2 (51) Ego Ferguson, dt, LSU. 3 (82) Will Sutton, dt, Arizona State.

Cincinnati 1 (24) Darqueze Dennard, db, Michigan State.

2 (55) Jeremy Hill, rb, LSU. 3 (88) Will Clark, de, West Virginia.

Cleveland 1 (8) Justin Gilbert, db, Oklahoma State.

1 (22) Johnny Manziel, qb, Texas A&M. 2 (35) Joel Bitonio, g, Nevada.

3 (71) Christian Kirksey, lb, Iowa.

3 (94) Terrance West, rb, Towson.

Dallas 1 (16) Zach Martin, g, Notre Dame.

2 (34) Demarcus Lawrence, de, Boise State.

Denver 1 (31) Bradley Roby, db. Ohio State.

2 (56) Cody Latimer, wr, Indiana.

3 (95) Michael Schofield, ot, Michigan.

Detroit 1 (10) Eric Ebron, te, North Carolina.

2 (40) Kyle Van Noy, lb, BYU. 3 (76) Travis Swanson, c, Arkansas.

Green Bay 1 (21) Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, db, Alabama.

2 (53) Davante Adams, wr, Fresno State.

3 (85) Khyri Thornton, de, Southern Mississippi.

3 (98) Richard Rodgers, te, California.

Houston 1 (1) Jadeveon Clowney, de, South Carolina.

2 (33) Xavier Su’a-Filo, g, UCLA. 3 (65) C.J. Fiedorowicz, te, Iowa.

3 (83) Louis Nix, dt, Notre Dame.

Indianapolis 2 (59) Jack Mewhort, g, Ohio State.

3 (90) Donte Moncrief, wr, Mississippi.

Jacksonville 1 (3) Blake Bortles, qb, UCF. 2 (39) Marqise Lee, wr, Southern Cal. 2 (61) Allen Robinson, wr, Penn State.

Golf THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP Friday At TPC Sawgrass, Players Stadium Course Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Purse: $10 million Yardage: 7,215; Par 72 Second Round Martin Kaymer Jordan Spieth Russell Henley Jim Furyk Lee Westwood Gary Woodland Justin Rose Sergio Garcia Brian Davis John Senden Bill Haas Sang-Moon Bae George McNeill Geoff Ogilvy Matt Jones Kevin Na Charl Schwartzel Scott Brown Freddie Jacobson Kevin Chappell Joost Luiten Zach Johnson Graeme McDowell Stewart Cink Jamie Donaldson Hideki Matsuyama Pat Perez Justin Leonard John Huh Henrik Stenson Steve Stricker Bubba Watson David Hearn Martin Flores Bo Van Pelt Morgan Hoffmann Jeff Overton Daniel Summerhays Richard H. Lee

63-69 67-66 65-71 70-68 67-71 67-71 67-71 67-71 72-67 70-69 68-71 66-73 71-68 69-70 70-69 70-69 72-67 68-71 70-70 72-68 68-72 69-71 69-71 70-70 74-67 70-71 68-73 68-73 69-72 71-70 71-70 69-72 70-71 70-71 71-70 71-70 70-72 74-68 71-71

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132 133 136 138 138 138 138 138 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 140 140 140 140 140 140 141 141 141 141 141 141 141 141 141 141 141 141 142 142 142

Charlie Beljan Kyle Stanley Matt Kuchar Francesco Molinari Erik Compton Marc Leishman Luke Donald Billy Horschel Dustin Johnson Retief Goosen Brendan Steele John Peterson Justin Hicks Jonas Blixt Rickie Fowler Ian Poulter Jimmy Walker John Merrick Scott Langley Brendon de Jonge Jeff Maggert Brian Stuard Chris Stroud Jason Dufner Charley Hoffman J.J. Henry Angel Cabrera Steven Bowditch Seung-Yul Noh Brandt Snedeker Adam Scott John Rollins Russell Knox Ryan Palmer Gonzalo Fdez-Castano Rory Sabbatini Stuart Appleby K.J. Choi Ryan Moore Rory McIlroy Scott Stallings Chris Kirk Ernie Els

73-69 73-69 71-71 72-70 72-70 70-72 73-69 72-70 68-74 72-70 69-73 73-69 73-70 71-72 71-72 74-69 75-68 72-71 71-72 69-74 72-71 67-76 76-67 69-74 77-67 74-70 70-74 72-72 76-68 75-69 77-67 73-71 72-72 71-73 67-77 71-73 71-73 74-70 70-74 70-74 67-77 71-73 68-76

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142 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 142 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 143 144 144 144 144 144 144 144 144 144 144 144 144 144 144 144 144 144 144 144

Failed to qualify Will MacKenzie Charlie Wi

73-72 76-69

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145 145

Transactions Friday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Sent OF Francisco Peguero to Norfolk (IL) for a rehab assignment.

CLEVELAND INDIANS — Assigned INF Elliot Johnson outright to Columbus (IL).

DETROIT TIGERS — Sent RHP Luke Putkonen to Toledo (IL) for a rehab assignment.

HOUSTON ASTROS — Optioned LHP Brett Oberholtzer to Oklahoma City (PCL). Placed RHP Jose Cisnero on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Wednesday. Recalled RHP Paul Clemens from Oklahoma City. Reinstated RHP Scott Feldman from the 15-day DL. LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Optioned LHPs Brooks Raley and Nick Maronde to Salt Lake (PCL).

Recalled INF Efren Navarro from Salt Lake.

MINNESOTA TWINS — Optioned SS Pedro Florimon and OF Chris Herrmann to Rochester (IL). Designated OF Kenny Wilson for assignment.

Reinstated OF Aaron Hicks from the 7-day DL. Selected the contract of INF/OF Chris Parmelee from Rochester.

OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Optioned RHPs Arnold Leon and Dan Straily to Sacramento (PCL).

Placed RHP Ryan Cook on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Thursday. Recalled RHPs Fernando Rodriguez and LHP Joe Savery from Sacramento.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Optioned RHP Erasmo Ramirez to Tacoma (PCL).

National League NEW YORK METS — Designated SS Omar Quintanilla for assignment. Recalled SS Wilmer Flores from Las Vegas (PCL).

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Optioned INF/OF Freddy Galvis to Lehigh Valley (IL). Sent OF Darin Ruf to Clearwater (FSL) for a rehab assignment.

Announced RHP Shawn Camp declined outright assignment and elected free agency. Selected the contract of INF Reid Brignac from Lehigh Valley.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Recalled INF Brent Morel from Indianapolis (IL).

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Optioned OF Randal Grichuk to Memphis (PCL). Selected the contract of OF Joey Butler form Memphis.

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Sent LHP David Huff to Fresno (PCL) for a rehab assignment.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Optioned OF Tyler Moore to Syracuse (IL). Reinstated RHP Doug Fister from the 15-day DL. American Association GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS — Traded INF Cory Urquhart to Evansville for a player to be named. Released RHP Scott Hartling.

KANSAS CITY T-BONES — Traded INF Stephen Rodgers to Evansville for future considerations. Released RHP Matt E. Smith and LHP

Michael Joyce.

SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS — Released LHP Ryan Lucero.

SIOUX FALLS CANARIES — Signed OF Chris Valencia. Released OF Dan Treccia.

WINNIPEG GOLDEYES — Traded C Matt Albaugh to Florence (Frontier) for future considerations.

Can-Am League ROCKLAND BOULDERS — Signed OF Ryan Stovall.

Frontier League EVANSVILLE OTTERS — Released RHPs Dan Marcacci and Eddie Medina, OF Ryan Retz, INFs Ray Delvalle and Anthony Torres, C Rey Otero and LHP Jon Jones.

FLORENCE FREEDOM — Released RHP Brandon Boyle, OF Andrew Siano and LHP Eliot Smith.

FRONTIER GREYS — Sold the contract of C Michael Vaughn to the Colorado Rockies. Signed OF Deaun Williams.

RIVER CITY RASCALS — Released INF Aaron Glaum.

TRAVERSE CITY BEACH BUMS — Released LHPs Corey Alexander and LHP Nate King and RHP Dre Watts.

WASHINGTON WILD THINGS — Released RHP Zach Fleshman, UT Andrew Heck and C Michael Pair.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Named Dick Parsons interim CEO of the L.A. Clippers.

HOCKEY American Hockey League CHICAGO WOLVES — Signed D Thomas Vannelli to an amateur tryout contract and F Zach Pochiro to a professional tryout contract. Acquired RW Jacob Doty from Medicine Hat (WHL) and LW Ryan Tesink from Blainville-Boisbriand (QMJHL).

COLLEGE ARIZONA — Announced men’s basketball F Ryan Anderson will transfer from Boston College.

COLORADO COLLEGE — Named Mike Haviland men’s hockey coach.

GEORGIA — Named Yasir Rosemond men’s assistant basketball coach.

GEORGIA TECH — Announced DE Jabari Hunt-Days has been declared academically ineligible for the 2014 season and RB Travis Custis will transfer to Georgia Military College.

OREGON — Dismissed Gs Damyean Dotson, Dominic Artis and Brandon Austin from the men’s basketball team.

WEST VIRGINIA — Announced men’s basketball G Terry Henderson will transfer.

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Spieth trails Kaymer by 1 at Sawgrass

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Martin Kaymer and Jordan Spieth are having a blast at The Players Championship â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one because heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playing good golf again, the other because thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been doing.

Kaymer followed his record-tying 63 on the Stadium Course on the TPC Sawgrass with a 3-under 69, capping off his round by hitting a pitching wedge to 3 feet on an island green with a back pin on the 17th hole.

He had a one-shot lead going into the weekend as he tries to end more than two years without a victory. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything is coming together nicely,â&#x20AC;? said Kaymer, a former PGA champion and world No. 1.

Spieth, in his first big tournament since his runner-up finish at the Masters, hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t shown any signs of a letdown. He pieced together another bogey-free round and converted pure swings into tap-in birdies on consecutive holes on the back nine that carried him to a 6-under 66. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be possible to stay bogey-free for two more rounds with the greens firming up,â&#x20AC;? Spieth said, not sounding at all like someone making his Players Championship debut. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a nice goal to have, I think. When bogeys come, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be how I rebound.â&#x20AC;?

Kaymer was at 12-under 132. That matched the best 36-hole score on the Stadium Course at the TPC Sawgrass in 20 years, dating to Greg Normanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record-setting performance. Norman made only one bogey that week.

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Martin Kaymer of Germany, hits from a sand trap on the 14th fairway during the second round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass on Friday.

Spieth hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t made a bogey all week â&#x20AC;&#x201D; he has gone 51 holes without a bogey going back to the third round at Hilton Head â&#x20AC;&#x201D; though he had to make a couple of tough chips look easy to keep a clean card.

The 20-year-old Texan was still on the practice range when he saw Kaymer finish at 12 under, a score that felt impossible to catch in warm, blustery

weather. The grass remained soft on the golf course, however, allowing players to take aim at the flags.

Some players had no choice.

Adam Scott, in his first tournament as a married man, kept alive his hopes of going to No. 1 in the world this week with three birdies in his last four holes for a 67. That was a 10-shot improvement from Thursday and enabled him to make the cut on the number at even-par 144.

Brantford, Ont., native David Hearn finished the second round in a tie for 25th place.

Rory McIlroy shot 42 on the front nine and appeared headed home early until making birdie on the 18th hole to salvage a 74 to make the cut.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Los Angeles 4 Toronto 3 TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays relied on their big bats in the first two games of their ninegame homestand.

The power game was minimized Friday and it proved costly in a 4-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels that ended Toronto’s season-high five-game winning streak.

Angels leadoff man Erick Aybar tripled to open the ninth inning and scored the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly from Raul Ibanez. Ernesto Frieri earned his fourth save to end a choppy, mistake-filled game that at times was not pretty to watch.

Toronto’s bullpen struggled after a five-inning effort from starter Dustin McGowan. Sergio Santos left the game in the seventh with the bases loaded and Steve Delabar followed by walking in a run.

Brett Cecil (0-3) was uneven in the ninth as the Blue Jays fell back to the .500 mark.

“That’s where we’ve struggled this year — throwing strikes out of the bullpen,” said Toronto manager John Gibbons. “If they beat you, make them hit it to beat you.”

Toronto (18-18) pumped out 22 runs over its twogame mini-sweep of Philadelphia leading into the opener of a four-game series against the Angels. The Blue Jays scratched out runs where they could on this night, scoring twice on wild pitches and getting another run on a Jose Reyes solo homer.

McGowan was hit and miss on the mound and did well to escape with just two earned runs allowed.

Santos breezed through the sixth inning but gave up a one-out double to Aybar in the seventh.

Aybar moved to third on a groundout and after an intentional walk to Albert Pujols and another walk to Ibanez, Delabar threw four straight balls to Howie Kendrick that were well out of the zone.

“It was one of those days where I thought it was right there,” Delabar said. “When I released the ball, I thought it was in the zone but it was nowhere close.”

Mike Trout hit his seventh homer of the season for Los Angeles (17-17). Aybar, meanwhile, was 3 for 5

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Los Angeles Angels Mike Trout (right) is congratulated by teammate Albert Pujols after hitting a solo homer off Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dustin McGowan during third inning AL action in Toronto on Friday. and is hitting .397 over his last 15 games.

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY JONAS MARCHINKO/École Secondaire Notre Dame High School

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ach year, the graduating class of École Secondaire Notre Dame High School leads a service project.

Students choose a charity and an event is designed to raise money for that charity.

The service project is a tradition — a tradition of school pride and of giving back to the community.

All students and their families are encouraged to become a part of this proud Notre Dame event!

To honour one of this year’s grads, the students chose the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta.

The project was called Connections, exploring the meaning of how we are connected — students, the larger community and those with disabilities like cerebral palsy.

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mitted to raise money for cerebral palsy. They held bake sales, accepted pledges, hosted school dances, and organized silent auctions, bottle drives and barbecues.

Mid-April was the culmination. Every day, teams were called to complete challenges to earn points.

Teams crafted banners, spent a day with a disability, built bridges, ran a five-legged race, and completed an extraordinary scavenger hunt that took them across our city in search of items. They completed extreme dot-to-dots, constructed puzzles, had a “no talk” grocery shop, and connected electrical circuit boards. They ran and ran and ran!

The project ended with a special presentation by guest speaker Cory Johnson.

Notre Dame students had a great time and raised more than $41,000.

Just as importantly, they raised awareness about living with a disability, and the importance of supporting continued research and support for people with cerebral palsy.

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Weather permitting, the Red Deer Cruise Night draws up to 600 cars to the weekly event. Held in the Parkland Mall east parking on Thursday evenings, the popular, family-friendly cruise night features foreign and domestic vehicles both stock and customized.

“Everyone is welcome, you just have to show some pride in your ride,” said cruise night president and main organizer. Last year, the best night had about 570 cars show up and about five nights drew more than 500 cars.

On average, about 400 cars were on display each week.

WALK FOR GUIDE DOGS Three Central Alberta communities will be taking part in the Purina Walk for Dog Guides this year.

Alix goes on May 24 at 10 a.m., starting from the Alix Lions Den. Another will be held on May 25 at the Sylvan Lake Dog Park at 10:30 a.m. And the third will leave from the Double Tree Village, 15 km west of Spruce View, at 11:30 a.m. on May 25, with registration at 10:30 a.m. The walks help provide dog guides for Canadians in need at no cost. Each dog costs $25,000 to train and place.

The walks are among 200 taking place this spring to raise funds to train dogs in six programs: Canine Vision, Hearing Ear, Service, Seizure Response, Diabetic Alert and Autism Assistance.

For more information or to donate, go to www. purinawalkfordogguides. com.

Boat slip study launched

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF A project to hire consultants to investigate boat launch potential and develop a recreation plan for Sylvan Lake is off to a good start.

The low bid on the contract came in at $187,278, nearly $63,000 less than the $250,000 the province provided through a regional collaboration grant.

Red Deer’s Associated Engineering was awarded the con-

tract on Thursday.

Consultants are to develop a strategy and action plan to manage recreation and lake access, specifically the feasibility of developing a proper boat launch at Range Road 2-1 in Red Deer County.

The launch is located on the east side of the Summer Village of Half Moon Bay just west of the Town of Sylvan Lake.

The makeshift launch has been used by boaters for years but has no washrooms, picnic areas or adequate parking.

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From 3 to 7 p.m. on May 23 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 24 at 8 Archibald Cr. in Red Deer, the group will hold a large garage sale. The funds raised from this sale go towards first aid supplies and equipment for the patrol in Central Alberta.

For more information, call Joelle Johnson at 403-3047980 or email skipatrol. rg@gmail.com.

CORRECTION In a story in Thursday’s Advocate on high school completion rates, it was reported that the most recent high school graduation rate for Notre Dame High School was 90.2 per cent. In fact, the school’s mark for 201213 was 91.7 per cent.

The 90.2 per cent figure represents the divisionwide mark.

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Left, Christopher Pauls, 12, and Connor Dickson, 11, work with Engino pieces as part of the Innisfail Library’s award winning robotics program.

Robotics program earns library award

BY RENÉE FRANCOEUR ADVOCATE STAFF It’s a gold star for the idea behind the bionic creations in the works at Innisfail Public Library.

The library received the 2014 Minister’s Award for Innovation in a Smaller Library recently from Alberta Municipal Affairs during the Alberta Library Conference. The award recognizes the beginner robotics program that kicked off in September.

Geared for youth aged 10 to 17, the hands-on, 10-month program shows how circuits work, motors are wired, the ins and outs of software design and how to create solar-powered vehicles. Participants also rip apart older electronic devices to discover what pieces they can use to create robots with.

“We start with the remote control aspect, like infrared.

The two sessions after are about building the tanks. Then we’re going to battle them,” said Melinda Mercer, Innisfail Library’s youth/adult programmer.

Mercer’s brainchild, the robotics program expands on the library’s popular Lego Club for children.

“There really isn’t any science and technology programming in our community other than what is offered at the school level so I thought about doing something with Mecanno or K’nex and it evolved from there,” Mercer said.

Supported by the fundraising group Friends of the Innisfail Library, Mercer was

able to purchase Engino sets, advanced three dimensional construction pieces, as well as Mecanno and robot kits.

Due to limited space and laptops, there are only eight spots available in the program, which filled up quickly. There is now a growing wait list for the next edition of the program, which runs once a month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. from September to June.

Mercer said she’s also thinking about offering a summer robotics program once a week to meet the demand.

She said the program is great for youth in the community who are not interested in mainstream extracurricular activities such as hockey, soccer or dance.

“I’ve enjoyed seeing how much fun they’re having.

They’re proud of what they create and want to work on it at home,” Mercer said.

To get on the wait list and pre-register for the next robotics program, call 403-227-4407 or email ainprograms@prl. ab.ca.

The other winner at the library conference for innovation included the Metro Federation for the Metro Edmonton card service providing multilibrary sharing for those in Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, St. Albert and Strathcona County. The City of Calgary library board was also recognized for Excellence in a Larger Library and the Town of Fox Creek library board took home the same award for the smaller library category. rfrancoeur@reddeeradvocate. com

The Red Deer and District Community Foundation has named its board of directors for the next three years.

Four new faces join the board’s roster — Aina Potts, Steve Bontje, Duane Smethurst and Blake Jackson. Ron Woodward, Marilynne Herron and John Young have been reappointed to another term.

The appointments begin on June 16. Board members serve a three-year term, with a total length of continuous service up to nine years.

Ron Woodward, board chairman, said they are pleased to welcome the new members. He said they will bring new skill sets to the group.

The foundation has granted more than $7 million to charities since its inception in 1989.

Lacombe County tax rate reduced Lacombe County ratepayers got some good news this week.

Thanks to higher-than-anticipated assessments, council was able to whittle down a proposed 1.72 per cent tax rate increase to one per cent for residential, non-residential and farmland properties.

It was revealed in a report to council that when final assessment tallies were completed earlier this year, an additional $143 million in taxable property value was identified. It comes mostly from new residential and industrial developments.

An inflation calculation the province applies to machinery and equipment, and pipelines and well assessments also yielded higher numbers.

The changes will add another $410,730 in additional tax revenue. More good news arrived, when the province’s requisition for education came in and was down an average two per cent for the county.

That means the combined tax rate will drop 3.1 per cent for residential, 1.8 per cent for farmland and 1.56 per cent for non-residential.

Of course, whether tax bills actually drop depends on how much individual property assessments have increased.

County commissioner Terry Hager said most ratepayers can expect little or no change to their tax bills this year.

Council passed $49.2-million operating and $17-million capital budgets last December.

Carolyn Martindale, City Editor, 403-314-4326 Fax 403-341-6560 E-mail editorial@reddeeradvocate.com

created by lake users could be closed to protect the lake.

County chief administrative officer Terry Hager said the remaining $63,000 can be used later if it goes towards work that falls within the scope of the grant request.

But the money won’t be used just because it’s available. If not needed, the rest of the grant will be returned to the province.

“If it’s not used, it goes back.

It’s as simple as that.” pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

City outdoor pool, splash park open June 1

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MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION Central Alberta Immigrant Women’s Association and The Hub on Ross are hosting a Mother’s Day Celebration on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Hub. Over 15 varieties of tea from all over the world will be served with sweet and savoury snacks.

Visitors can also indulge in beauty treatments, including massages, henna tattoos, eyebrow shaping and hairstyling.

There will be live music and a silent auction that includes women’s watches, a framed painting worth over $500, a two-month Bikram Yoga pass and more. Admission is free, but donations are required for beauty treatments and food. All proceeds and donations will go towards the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

Nearby residents of the informal launch have complained about parking issues and trash left strewn about.

Associated Engineering will review pre-existing lake studies and incorporate them into a review of the issues connected with the lake and recreation.

Identifying where recreational sites can be upgraded or new ones built will be part of the work.

Municipalities around the lake also want advice on where unofficial boat launch sites

The City of Red Deer will open two outdoor water attractions for families looking to beat the heat this summer on June 1.

The Blue Grass Sod Farms Central Spray and Play park will be opening for its first full season, joining the Recreation Centre’s outdoor pool as two allages options.

The spray park opened last August in the northwest corner of the Rotary Recreation Park.

It includes a 7,500-square-foot spray pad with spray toys. It will be open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The 50-metre outdoor pool will be open for public swimming and lane swimming. It has a five-metre diving tower and a wading pool with spray features.

For more information and swim schedules, go to www.reddeer.ca or pick up a schedule at the Recreation Centre, G.H. Dawe Centre, Michener Aquatic Centre or the Collicutt Centre.

Bike race money sought from city council Red Deer city council will consider footing the $154,000 bill to host a stage of the 2014 Tour of Alberta at Monday’s meeting.

The professional cycling competition is scheduled to pedal through Alberta communities from Sept. 2 to 7.

Race start communities are on the hook for $100,000 and finishing communities must pay a $150,000 fee to host the competition. As well, the host communities must cover the costs of road closures, road work, permits and other services to operate the event. Red Deer hosted a finishing stage in the inaugural event in 2013.

On Sept. 4, the Central Alberta stage, or Stage 2, will begin in Innisfail. Riders will then head west to Sylvan Lake, east through the country past the Nova Chemicals Plant and enter Red Deer from the east on Hwy 11.

The total cost for the Central Alberta stage is $285,000, including local festival expenses.

The local organizing committee has asked for $50,000 from Red Deer County and for $30,000 from Sylvan Lake. The Town of Innisfail has agreed to pay $20,000 to host the start. Organizers are also counting on $85,000 in corporate donations.

City administration will recommend that council approve the $100,000 for hosting rights fee and $54,000 in kind city services.

Also on the agenda are the Red Deer Airport quarterly report, and compensation for the city manager and council for 2014.

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Finding abundance in hard economic times

BY C. CHRISTOPHER SMITH ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES Recent years have been hard economically for churches, especially small ones.

Many churches are cutting staff and programs or even closing because of lack of resources. But while all of these cost-cutting measures deal with the expense side of the ledger, some creative churches, are finding abundance by imagining and then implementing ways of increasing their income.

The success of these churches hinges on a fundamental shift from a mindset of scarcity to one of abundance. Scarcity is one of the basic axioms of all major economic systems (especially capitalism); we are trained to live and act as if there are not enough resources to go around.

Abundance, on the other hand, is the conviction that that the world has enough resources to sustain itself. In the Christian tradition, abundance is a theological conviction that God provides for creation to flourish in the manner for which it was created.

Speaking of scarcity or abundance in this way is an assumption about the nature of the entire universe, not particular places within it.

Specific places do experience real abundance or real scarcity, and such experiences do not necessarily disprove our convictions about the nature of the whole universe.

For Christians who believe in abundance, situations of scarcity are striking reminders that the world is not functioning as God intended and that evils such as greed and injustice persist.

For churches, the distinction between living in abundance and living in scarcity often revolves around the practice of gratitude — or lack thereof.

Are we thankful for the gifts that God has given us in our members, our facilities, our land, our neighbors and the institutions and other assets of our neighborhoods? And are we gratefully seeking ways in which these gifts could be offered willingly toward the health and flourishing of our congregation and the neighborhood?

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Theologian and social activist Mary Jo Leddy asserts in her important book Radical Gratitude that the “choice to affirm that there is enough for all is the beginning of social community, peace, and justice.

The option to assume that there is enough frees the imagination to think of new political and economic possibilities.”

Indeed, new economic possibilities are much needed in many churches today, and some are beginning to trust in the abundance of God’s provision for creation.

In Luther Snow’s The Power of Asset-Mapping: How Your Congregation Can Act on Its Gifts, he tells a compelling story of a suburban congregation that increased its income by 50 percent one year by revitalizing its stewardship committee.

This committee had been all but dead; no one would volunteer for it. But as the congregation began to map out the assets that they had available to them, a new, re-energized committee emerged. Leveraging their assets included growing and selling vegetables on their land and making space in their building available for neighborhood groups.

Englewood Christian Church, the church to which I belong on the urban Near Eastside of Indianapolis, has for the last two decades been seeking to imagine a life together that is rooted in abundance.

Even though we are largely a blue-collar congregation and are located in a neighborhood that would seem to most people to be impoverished, we have found that we have been given an abundance of gifts.

In the early 1970s, we were a very large church, and although we are much smaller today (about 200 people), having a building that is much bigger than we need has been a huge asset.

We have used the gift of this large building to rent space to other non-profits, host meetings for many neighborhood groups and even other churches, start a daycare that has become one of the most-recognized faith-based daycares in Central Indiana, and provide office and work space for a wide range of our own businesses and ministries.

Similar stories have unfolded with our community development, bookkeeping, childcare, gardening

and recreation ventures, among others. For the last several years, these ventures have contributed to annual economic activity in the millions of dollars, but only a very small portion of this activity has come through the church’s offering plate.

As Christians, we believe that God is the creator and sustainer of all life; the challenge for our churches is to live into this calling. What resources has God provided for the sustenance of God’s people in this place? Persistently seeking this question, I believe, will transform our economic imaginations from the prevailing Western mindset of scarcity to one of abundance.

C. Christopher Smith C. Christopher Smith is co-author of the forthcoming “Slow Church: Cultivating Community in the Patient Way of Jesus.”

LOCAL EVENTS Tuesday CrossRoads Church Seniors monthly luncheon is offered on the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 2 p.m. in the Chapel. All seniors invited. The cost is $8 at the door. Phone 403-347-6425. On May 13, speaker Hannah Dissen will share missionary travels in North Korea.

Wednesday Boomtown Trail Cowboy Church meets the second and last Wednesday of each month — May 14 and 28, 7 p.m., in the Elnora Drop-in Centre. Call 403-7492047 or 403-773-3600.

Upcoming events St. Cyprian’s Anglican Church Gigantic Yard Sale, June 7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Lacombe. Phone 403782-3633.

Delburne United Church Bake and Plant Sale will be offered on May 24 at the church hall, starting at 10 a.m. until sold out. Phone 403-749-2083.

Schedule of Services JOIN US THIS SUNDAY! Everyone Welcome Life Can Begin Again: One Day at a Time

9:00am, 11:00am & 6:30pm • CrossRoads Kids (to gr. 6) SW Corner of 32 Street & Hwy 2, Red Deer County

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Centre for Spiritual Living 11:00 a.m.

Celebration Service Rev. Judy Andersen www.cslreddeer.org

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Sunday Services Services Sunday 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

9:00a.m. & 11:00a.m.

6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Ministries 7:00p.m.

Passion for God, Compassion for People.

2020 40th Ave, Red Deer www.livingstones.ab.ca 403.347.7311

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA GAETZ MEMORIAL

Corner of Ross Street and 48th Avenue — Phone 403-347-2244 www.gaetzmemorialunitedchurch.ca

10:30 a.m.

“Whose Family?”

SUNNYBROOK UNITED CHURCH 12 Stanton Street

403-347-6073

10:30 a.m. Worship Service “A Family of Grandmothers: Africa & Canada” Babyfold, Toddler Room, Sunday ClubClub www.sunnybrookunited.org www.sunnybrookunited.org Babyfold, Toddler Room Sunday

CHURCH

Balmoral Bible Chapel

43 Ave. & 39 St. • 403-346-4281 Pastor Chris Wilson Worship Pastor David Richardson 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service

Joffre Road (East of 30 Ave. on 55 St.)

Mother’s Day Baptisms

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10:30 am Worship Service Speaker: Terry Wiebe “Coping When Bad Things Happen To Good People” Psalm 14 Children’s Church Ages 2 1/2-Grade 5 www.balmoralchapel.ca

LUTHERAN CHURCHES OF RED DEER WELCOME YOU Sunday, May 11

GOOD SHEPHERD 40 Holmes St. 403-340-1022 Rev. Marc Jerry

Sunday School/Youth 9:30 a.m.

Worship Sunday 10:30 a.m. with Holy Communion Wednesday Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m.

Everyone Welcome

Saved by grace - called to serve

MOUNT CALVARY (LC-C)

Everyone is Welcome

www.firstbaptistrd.ca

The Anglican Church of Canada

Sunday, May 11

ST. LEONARD’S ON THE HILL “A Church For All Ages” 43 Avenue & 44 Street 403-346-6769

www.stleonardsonthehill.org

Officiant: Rev. Gary Sinclair

8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 9:00 a.m. Celebration Service 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Sunday School/Nursery 7:00 p.m. “The Gathering” Contemporary Eucharist

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA

Sunday, May 11

KNOX

Established 1898

4718 Ross St. • 403-346-4560

#18 Selkirk Blvd. Phone 403-346-3798

Minister: The Rev. Wayne Reid

DIVINE SERVICE 10:00 a.m.

“Eve-targeted for Temptation

Pastor Don Hennig | Pastor Peter Van Katwyk SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:15 a.m.

DIVINE SERVICE 7:00 p.m.

Kings Kids Playschool www.mclcrd.org

Growing in Faith Through Word and Sacrament

Living Faith

Lutheran Church Worship 10:00 AM Family Ministry

Bethany Collegeside 99 College Circle RDC Everyone Welcome Rooted in the word of God. Growing in the likeness of Christ, Reaching out by the power of the Holy Spirit.

10:30 am Worship Service

West Park Presbyterian 3628-57 Ave.

403-346-6036

SUNDAY WORSHIP 11:00 a.m.

Rev. Anthon Bouw

WILLOW VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN

26016-HWY 595 (Delburne Road) Sunday 10:00 a.m.

COWBOY CHURCH Speaker: Morris Flewwelling Inspirational Hymns Steve & June Potter, Rob & Lynda Purdie

ENTERTAINMENT

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Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return features a high profile cast including Kelsey Grammar as the Tin Man, James Belushi as the lion and Dan Aykroyd as the Scarecrow.

Despite the big name cast and a soundtrack co-written by Bryan Adams, Legends of Oz: Dorthy’s Return falls flat with its attempt to cash in on an Oz reboot.

Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return a creepy, charmless reboot

BY LINDA BARNARD SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE

Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return Half a star (out of four) Rated: G A big-name cast singing songs cowritten by rocker Bryan Adams still can’t save animated clunker Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return, a flat-footed attempt to cash in on the story first told in L. Frank Baum’s beloved books and 1939 film with a rebooted, 3D version.

This Emerald City adventure is based on More Adventures of Oz, penned in 1989 by Baum’s great-grandson, banker-turned-writer, Roger Stanton Baum.

Although the initial action is set in modern-day Kansas, there is enough from the original tale of Dorothy, including a tornado, yellow brick road, and her little dog, too, to make the sto-

At the ry familiar.

There’s another contemporary update, a healthy dose of girl power is injected into Dorothy, often called by her full name Dorothy Gale and voiced

by Glee’s Lea Michele.

Co-directed by DreamWorks and Disney animation veterans Will Finn and Dan St. Pierre, screenwriters Adam Balsam and Randi Barnes send Dorothy, newly returned from Oz, right back to the Emerald City on a “rain-

bow mover” dispatched by the Scarecrow (Dan Aykroyd).

Scarecrow, Tin Man (Kelsey Grammer) and no-longer cowardly lion (James Belushi) need Dorothy’s help to go up against the power-mad brother of the now melted Wicked Witch, Jester (Martin Short, bellowing both songs and lines).

Creepy computer animation gives the characters, both human and fantasy, the bizarrely cold sheen of those direct-to-DVD animated works about Barbie and Tinkerbelle. Glinda, mechanically voiced by Bernadette Peters, looks like a victim of bad plastic surgery.

New adventures await for crusading Dorothy as she sets out to save the day, but the pace feels off and new sidekicks Wiser (Oliver Platt), an obese, over-sharing owl, imperious China Princess (Megan Hilty, who played Glinda in Broadway’s Wicked) and helpful tree Tugg (Patrick Stewart) aren’t going to stick in anyone’s memory.

Hugh Dancy is the exception, as the sweet-natured Candy Country officer Marshal Mallow. Not only does he engage with a fine singing voice, his shyly big-hearted character nicely blends the heroic and vulnerable.

Too bad the jokes aren’t funny and stirred little reaction in the kid-filled screening.

And Jester isn’t just mean in the broad sense of cartoon villains; his torment of the flying monkey leader is downright vicious.

Devoid of the visual magic and heartfelt emotion of the original film, this version of Oz and Dorothy 2.0 feel like the cheaply made knockoffs you find in a dollar store: garishly shiny, flimsy and not built to last.

“Toto, this doesn’t look like the Oz I remember,” Dorothy tells her furry sidekick upon her arrival, which effectively sums up this charmless cashgrab.

Linda Barnard is a syndicated Toronto Star movie critic.

Record number of Canadians off to Cannes THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — A haunting look at Hollywood excess. A thriller that explores what happens to a community when a young girl goes missing. A story of a widow raising a troubled teen with help from a mysterious neighbour.

These are the three Canadian films competing for the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, marking a record-breaking number of Canucks hitting the Croisette when the festival opens Wednesday.

Telefilm Canada celebrated this achievement with a red-carpet celebration on a recent evening, bringing together filmmakers Atom Egoyan, David Cronenberg, Guy Edoin, MarieJosee Saint-Pierre and others.

“I feel incredibly excited and proud.

It’s a great moment for the country,” said Egoyan, whose film “The Captive” is among the three in contention for the top prize at Cannes. “This will be remembered as a really, really historic moment.”

Egoyan, who has competed at Cannes six times and is known for his art-house sensibilities, said that “The Captive” does represent a shift toward more “genre” thriller fare but the story is emotional and complex.

The film centres on a father, played

by Ryan Reynolds, who leaves his daughter in his truck for a few moments and returns to find her missing. The kidnapping winds up destroying the relationships among those involved.

“I come from a town where there was a child that disappeared unexpectedly in a park one day, and the whole town still believes he’s going to appear one day, out of those woods,” said Egoyan, who wrote the script.

“It’s an incredibly emotional journey for unexpected reasons. It goes to places you don’t think it’s going to go.

It has an unusual structure, but at all times you know exactly what’s happening emotionally with the characters.”

He said that Canadian actor Reyn-

olds is going to “completely redefine” himself with his performance. “I’m really excited about that.”

The other two films by Canadian directors in the official competition are “Maps to the Stars,” directed by Cronenberg, and “Mommy” by 25-yearold Xavier Dolan.

“Maps to the Stars” takes aim at Hollywood excess, with an ensemble cast including a bleach-blond Julianne Moore playing a hysterical actress and Mia Wasikowska playing the mysterious, scarred young woman who suddenly appears in her life.

Although it marks the first time Cronenberg, known for “A History of Violence” and “Eastern Promises,” has made a film about Hollywood, he said he has been trying to make the movie — based on a script by novelist Bruce Wagner — for a decade.

“I’ve never really been obsessed with doing a movie about movie-making or anything like that, but in a way his script was not that. It’s about ambition and fear and desperation and a whole bunch of other things within the context of movie-making,” he said.

The film reunites Cronenberg with “Cosmopolis” star Robert Pattinson, who the director called “a terrific actor.”

“When we did ’Cosmopolis,’ he didn’t really want to do it because his character was in every scene. He really wanted to be in an ensemble piece, where he was one of a great cast of actors,” said Cronenberg. “I said, ’We talked about that and here it is. Here’s a perfect role for you.”’

Dolan was unable to attend Telefilm’s event, but “Mommy” marks the first time the young Quebecois auteur has been in competition at Cannes. The film is about a widowed single mother, played by Anne Dorval, who is raising her violent son alone when a mysterious neighbour appears to offer support.

The three films in competition are not the only Canadian content on display at Cannes. Edoin’s “Ville-Marie,” about the lives of four people that col-

Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS

Film Director Atom Egoyan arrives at a Canadian Film event in Toronto on Wednesday to discuss his movie The Captive, which has landed a competition slot for the Palme D’Or at this years’ Cannes Film Festival. lide in the emergency department of a Montreal hospital, has been selected for the Cinefondation’s Atelier. Another 15 films will be showcased at Telefilm’s Perspective Canada.

Meanwhile, the Director’s Fortnight, an independent series inside the festival, will feature Saint-Pierre’s short film “Jutra,” about the legendary Quebec filmmaker Claude Jutra, and Stephane Lafleur’s “Tu Dors Nicole,” about a young woman who has her parents’ house to herself for a summer until her older brother and his rock band arrive.

Oscar-nominated Canadian actor

Ryan Gosling is also making his directorial debut at Cannes with “Lost River.” Gosling’s dark thriller, based on his own screenplay and starring Christina Hendricks, was selected for the Un Certain Regard category.

Carolle Brabant, executive director of Telefilm Canada, said she was proud to see established filmmakers like Cronenberg alongside younger ones like Dolan in competition at Cannes, which runs from till May 25.

“Three films in competition, it’s one more than the Americans. With just that, we should be over the top,” she said.

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New play based CBC veterans step aside for youth on Anne Frank

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

TORONTO — At least three veteran CBC journalists have announced they will retire amid massive budget cuts that threaten the jobs of young journalists at the public broadcaster.

Co-host of CBC-TV’s The Fifth Estate Linden MacIntyre, CBC Radio One The World at Six host Alison Smith and CBC News Network’s Nancy Wilson are all set to depart after decades with the CBC. MacIntyre, an investigative journalist who has won nine Gemini awards, said recent cost-trimming is hitting young reporters and producers who are crucial to the future of the broadcaster.

“It’s pretty obvious that the energies and the imagination and the future of an institution depends on the intake of young people. They don’t have what I have because I’ve been around a long time, but they will if they’re allowed to be around. They will acquire everything I have acquired and more,” said MacIntyre, 70.

“Without that potential, the place is doomed.”

In April, the CBC announced it would cut $130 million from its annual budget and slash 657 fulltime jobs amid federal budget cuts and poor television ratings. The

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — Anne Frank’s tragic story is returning to the stage in Amsterdam, hoping to engage a whole new generation with the Jewish teenager whose diary is the most famous chronicle of life under Nazi occupation.

Thursday’s opening is the first time a theatrical production has been forged directly from Frank’s actual writings since an award-winning 1950s play that escalated her tale — then little-known — to the world’s attention.

“A lot of people think they know the story, but once you see this you will get to know a lot of details you don’t realize,” producer Robin de Levita told The Associated Press in an interview.

“We show historical footage to create a relationship between what happened in real time and what happened while they were in hiding,” De Levita said. “We follow her whole life and look over her shoulder, see what she experienced.”

With the blessings of the charity that owns the diary’s copyright, “Anne” uses Frank’s own words, including some passages excluded from the original published diary.

The play is being staged in a specially-built 1,100-seat theatre in Amsterdam’s west port area.

The 15-meter-high (50-foot) stage includes a revolving replica of the secret canal-side apartment where Frank and her family hid for 18 months from the Nazi forces occupying the Netherlands in World War II. They were betrayed in 1944 and deported.

“You can see the relationship between the rooms, between the people, what actually happened while they were in hiding,” De Levita said.

Anne died at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp weeks before it was liberated in 1945.

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network is also reeling from losing the rights to marquee program Hockey Night in Canada in November to Rogers Media, which paid $5.2 billion for a 12-year broadcast deal.

MacIntyre, who has co-hosted The Fifth Estate for 24 years, said he is taking a stand against the cuts and hopes his departure brings public attention to the turmoil at the CBC. “Even if you’ve never heard of most of the 657 jobs and people that are being cut, they’re all essential to this organization. Just because people know who I am doesn’t make me any more important than the other 656. People should be aware that there’s a lot being lost,” he said.

MacIntyre said his decision to leave was difficult and that he hopes to return to fiction writing when he retires at the end of August. He won the Scotiabank Giller Prize in 2009 for his novel The Bishop’s Man. “It feels rotten emotionally.

Rationally, I hate leaving for the reason I’m leaving. I hate leaving because the place is falling down around me. You get a really bad feeling walking out of an institution when it’s in trouble,” he said.

“Twenty-four years at The Fifth Estate, that’s been my life. I have to re-define myself. It’s more than a job. When you walk out of it and

you leave the identity behind you, you suddenly have to sit and say: ’Who am I? What am I? If I’m not a journalist, what am I?” Smith announced her retirement several hours after news of MacIntyre’s departure broke Thursday morning. The 37-year veteran of the CBC said that she had been considering retirement for a long time but the recent budget cuts made up her mind.

“I think it’s important that new, young energetic voices and journalists get a similar chance.

I think those opportunities need to be there for them in whatever form the CBC takes as it reshapes itself.” She said the CBC was “not a happy place today” amid all the cuts.

“That being said, I believe that there is an important place for a public broadcaster in the country.

I am confident that it’ll take some time, and I think it could be painful, but I think we’ll get there.”

Wilson, who joined CBC Newsworld in 1991 and previously worked on CBC-TV’s news magazine The Journal, was unavailable for immediate comment. CBC spokesman Corey Black said she announced her retirement before the budget cuts. CBC president and CEO Hubert Lacroix said Monday that it was time for a “national conversation” about the broadcaster’s role.

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SHOWTIMES FOR FRIDAY MAY 9, 2014 TO THURSDAY MAY 15, 2014 THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 (PG) (NOT REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN,VIOLENCE,FRIGHTENING SCENES) CLOSED CAPTIONED, NO PASSES FRI 4:40, 8:00; SATSUN 1:20, 4:40, 8:00; MON-THURS 8:20 THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 3D (PG) (VIOLENCE,FRIGHTENING SCENES,NOT REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN) CLOSED CAPTIONED, NO PASSES FRI 3:00, 3:50, 6:20, 7:10, 9:40, 10:30; SAT-SUN 12:30, 3:00, 3:50, 6:20, 7:10, 9:40, 10:30; MON-WED 6:50, 7:30, 10:10; THURS 6:50, 10:10 CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER (PG) (NOT REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN,VIOLENCE) CLOSED CAPTIONED SAT-SUN 12:10 CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER 3D (PG) (NOT REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN,VIOLENCE) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI-SUN 3:20, 6:30, 9:45; MON-THURS 6:30, 9:55 DIVERGENT (PG) (VIOLENCE) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI-SUN 10:05; MON-THURS 9:45 RIO 2 3D (G) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI-SUN 4:20, 7:20, 9:55; MON-THURS 7:00, 9:40 GODZILLA 3D (PG) (NOT REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN,FRIGHTENING SCENES) NO PASSES THURS 7:00, 10:00 HEAVEN IS FOR REAL (PG) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI-SAT 4:30, 7:00, 9:30; SUN 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30; MON-THURS 6:50, 9:25

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BEARS (G) CLOSED CAPTIONED SAT-SUN 1:30 RIO 2 (G) CLOSED CAPTIONED SAT-SUN 1:40 THE OTHER WOMAN (14A) (CRUDE CONTENT) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI 4:10, 6:50, 9:35; SAT-SUN 1:10, 4:10, 6:50, 9:35; MON-THURS 6:40, 9:20 NEIGHBORS (18A) (CRUDE SEXUAL CONTENT,SUBSTANCE ABUSE) CLOSED CAPTIONED, NO PASSES FRI 5:20, 7:50, 10:25; SAT 2:00, 5:20, 7:50, 10:25; SUN 2:40, 5:20, 7:50, 10:25; MON-THURS 7:20, 10:05 NEIGHBORS (18A) (CRUDE SEXUAL CONTENT,SUBSTANCE ABUSE) STAR & STROLLERS SCREENING, NO PASSES WED 1:30 MOMS’ NIGHT OUT (PG) NO PASSES FRI 5:15, 7:45, 10:15; SAT-SUN 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15; MON-THURS 7:45, 10:15 BRICK MANSIONS (PG) (VIOLENCE,COARSE LANGUAGE) FRI-SUN 9:25; MON-THURS 9:30 LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY’S RETURN 3D (G) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI 5:05, 7:30; SAT-SUN 2:40, 5:05, 7:30; MON-THURS 7:10 METROPOLITAN OPERA: LA CENERENTOLA () SAT 10:55 GOD’S NOT DEAD (PG) FRI-SUN 3:40, 6:40; MON-THURS 6:35 TOOTH FAIRY (G) SAT 11:00 LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY’S RETURN (G) CLOSED CAPTIONED SAT-SUN 12:20; STAR & STROLLERS SCREENING WED 1:30

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D e a r A n n i e : S i x that she was a loving, months ago, I became wonderful parent, and WASHINGTON — involved with a man 20 I’m sure she believes it. years my seAnnie, this More Americans are now nior. It has is a woman biking to work, a new rebecome eviwho told me port from the U.S. Cendent that his every day that sus Bureau says.

The number of Ameriex-wife is still she wished very much in she’d aborted cans who biked to work increased to 786,000 durthe picture. me.

They diWhen I was ing the 2008-2012 time vorced 30 v e r y l i t t l e , span, officials say.

That’s an almost 61 years ago, she helpfully when he found e x p l a i n e d per cent increase from out she was the term so I the 488,000 who said they cheating. would know rode bikes to work in He gave exactly what 2000.

MITCHELL Those numbers are her the house she meant. & SUGAR and half of his Very rare- still dwarfed by the numearnings until ly are abu- ber of workers who drive their children sive parents or carpool to work.

There were 140 milwere grown. capable of Yet he still phones comprehending that they lion workers: 86.2 of them carpooled or drove her and asks whether she are, in fact, abusive. needs anything. Those There is no child on alone to work. “needs” are usually fi- Earth who wants to not Only 0.6 per cent nancial, in spite of her have parents. If your kids biked and 2.6 per cent cushy job and mortgage- have cut you out of their walked. free life. lives, there is a reason, But the number of bikWhat sent me over the and that reason is YOU ers is increasing. In 1980, edge was a recent visit to — S. only 0.5 per cent biked to his mother’s house.

Please email your ques- work.

I randomly picked up tions to anniesmailbox@ That dropped to 0.4 a family photo of his par- comcast.net, or write to: per cent in 1990 and 2000. ents’ 50th anniversary Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Cre- But now those numbers party, and there she was ators Syndicate, 737 3rd are increasing again, the — right in the centre.

Street, Hermosa Beach, Census Bureau says.

I have voiced my dis- CA 90254. pleasure loud and clear: Either I am “it,” or I am out! He says she is family.

What is a divorce exactly if people are going Powered by to exchange gifts and Central Alberta’s phone calls and show up at family functions? — career site of choice.

Too Little Too Late Dear Too Little: Every divorced couple is different.

Many remain friendly with each other.

Those who have children together have a lifelong bond, no matter how Regular Part-time old the kids are.

CLERK III The in-laws may still The Development team, within Advancement has an opportunity consider the ex to be for a regular part-time Clerk III to work 3 days per week. Under part of the family and so the supervision of the Director of Development, you will be invite her to all of their responsible for endowment donations, review and preparation functions. of accounting transactions, recording donation activity, awards That is their business, administration and financial management while providing backnot yours. While giving up support to the Database Coordinator. her money is not necesPlease forward a resume quoting competition #14058A by sary, your boyfriend is May 18, 2014. not going to stop contacting his ex simply beFor information on this or other employment opportunities, cause you don’t like it. please visit our website at If you cannot deal http://www.oldscollege.ca/staff/human-resources/employment-opportunities/index with that, better to get out now.

Dear Annie: I am 61 years old and own my own home. I am retired and live off of my investments. I have lived in this house for 30 years and have taken good care of it.

I’ve been dating The Safety Coordinator is responsible for the Camdon Safety “Ralph” for five months, Program as it pertains to the field and office staff. The position although I’ve known him is a resource for the company and must therefore possess for 20 years. Ralph’s the specialized knowledge and the skill to administer and house is worth twice as maintain an entire program, communicate it effectively, and much as mine, and he’s investigate incidents. Another responsibility of this position is hinting that if we marry, risk management. It is up to the Safety Coordinator to develop I should move into his and manage the company risk management program in the home. best interests of the company, the staff, and the clients.

I love his house, but if A Construction Safety Officer (CSO) Designation is preferred, we marry and he predebut not necessary. Additional training or designations ceases me, I could not afinclude a Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety, ford the taxes, mortgage Certified Registered Safety Professional, Certified Peer and maintenance on Auditor Certification with ACSA, Gold Seal. Experience such an expensive place. in the construction industry is preferred. A good working He’s already told me knowledge of Microsoft Office is also important to satisfy the that he is leaving everyadministrative demands of the position. thing to his adult children.

Please forward your resume, quoting competition number He claims I don’t 140501, to: need his assets unless I Camdon Construction Ltd. get sick.

Attention: Human Resources I moved a lot when 6780 – 76th Street I was young. I have no Red Deer, AB T4P 4G6 children and want the Fax: (403) 343-2648 security of knowing that I will not have to move again unless it’s to a nursing home.

Ralph is very nice, but I’d rather live in my own house. Also, he doesn’t want me to meet his daughters yet, so I don’t know whether they will accept his having a girlfriend, let alone a wife.

— Nancy Dear Nancy: Tell Ralph you’d like to take things more slowly and not discuss marriage unLooking Look oki for a til you have met his children.

But Ralph also could speak to a lawyer about setting up a trust that would pay the mortgage, taxes and maintenance Employers: on his house and allow 1. EVRAZ Mini Job Fair you to live there until 2. Olymel Wednesday, May 14, 2014 your death (whereupon it 3. Flying J 9:30 a.m. - Noon reverts to his children).

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4920 - 51 Street, Red Deer 8. Lacombe Action Group Dear Annie: I feel sure Bring your resumé 9. World Financial Group that, were she to pick 10. Marshall Construction For more info, call 403-340-5353 up pen and paper, my 11. Diversified Staffing Services mother would be among 12. Investors Group Financial those parents wailing Services over their “heartless” children’s “abandoning” Government them.

My mother would say

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The incumbent must possess the following; • diploma in Engineering Design and Drafting Technology or equivalent • certified Engineering Technologist (CET) • minimum 3 year’s experience designing/drafting piping packages, pressure vessels, tanks and skids • proficient with using AutoCAD, plant 3d, and inventor • experience with creating BOM’s and utilizing an ERP software (M2M preferred) • experience using a nesting software (ProNest preferred) We offer competitive wage and benefits packages Career development, growth and unlimited possibilities – you’ll find it here!

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Calling girlfriend fat is ugly Hello Harlan; I have a boyfriend bother to waste your time. He’ll just who is always saying I am fat, over- manipulate, abuse and waste your preweight and not as beautiful as I was cious time. He’s lost the privilege of when I was younger. being in your life. Move on.

Naturally, I go into the bathroom Dear Harlan; My friend Cheryl has to change into a big shirt to cover my- become friends with a couple I’ll call self. I’m only two or three sizes big- “Jack and Jill.” Jack and Jill are very ger than when I was in high school (35 obnoxious and think it’s funny to insult years ago). I feel I am not bad-looking people and verbally “poke them” to get — maybe a little heavy, but a reaction. not fat (140 lbs.).

I can’t stand socializing How do I handle this with them. They are rude 100 guy? What can I do or say percent of the time and also to put him in his place, so are extreme extroverts who he’ll never put me or anynever shut up. I have told one else down again? — Cheryl how I feel, and her Patiently Waiting response was that she enHello Patiently Waitjoys their company. It’s not ing; I’ve got news for you just me. None of our mutual — he’s not going to stop friends like Jack and Jill, eitearing you down. ther.

He likes it. This is Do I have to dump Cheryl what emotionally abusive as a friend, or is there some partners do. It’s what he other alternative? — Bad knows. Forget trying to fix Friend HARLAN him. He’s broken.

Dear Bad Friend; You don’t The best way to handle like Cheryl very much, do COHEN him is to not. The only you? place you should put him I think you’re just looking is in a room by himself. for a reason to dump Cheryl.

Take your beautiful body and head I can tell you don’t like her. Dumping for the door. It scares me to think that her because of her choice of friends you’re still in this relationship. is extreme. I mean, don’t we all have Clearly, you can’t see that he’s abu- friends who say or do obnoxious sive OR you don’t want to admit it. things?

Don’t make one more excuses for him.

Her choice of friends does not make Calling you names, insulting you and her a toxic friend. Perhaps she knows tearing you down is NOT loving. This a different side of them. You aren’t in man wants you to believe that no one charge of her choice of friends. You’re else will want you. He wants you to only responsible for your friends. feel old, ugly and unattractive.

Leave Cheryl alone. Avoid spending Get away, repair your self-esteem, time with the obnoxious couple. If your and let friends and family love and friends insists on a group outing with support you. There are countless men the obnoxious people, tell Cheryl that who won’t encourage you to cover up you would rather not hang out with and hide your body. Forget running to them. Feel free to explain the problem. the bathroom — run to the door.

But again, I don’t think this has much As for changing him, don’t even to do with these obnoxious friends. I

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think you’re done with Cheryl and this is the perfect excuse to dump her.

Hi, Harlan; My boyfriend of almost two years and I recently broke up.

I’m determined and excited to finally meet the right person for me. I’ve been hanging out with my friends and trying to get out more. However, there are times (especially at night when I’m alone) when I start getting sad about the breakup. It felt like a slap in my face.

I know you would say this is OK — not everyone will want to stay with me forever, and I have to accept that. But is there any way to move on faster?

I really want to let go, and I am trying. It still hurts. — Ready to Move On Dear Ready to Move On; Of course it hurts. Breaking up is so painful because the brain processes rejection the same way it processes a punch.

Every time you think of the past, it’s like getting punched. To heal faster, you have to move from pain to permission. You have to give him permission to NOT want you. You have to accept that he wants something else. When you think of him, instead of focusing on what went wrong, focus on what went right.

Be grateful. Feel compassion. Do what you love. Surround yourself with people who love you. Work to be your absolute best, physically and emotionally. Appreciate that he has lost out on the chance of a lifetime: to be with you.

This is how you change the past from a slap in the face to a slap of reality.

Dear Harlan; My son is a freshman in college. He has a roommate, who is a very kind person, but he is a peeping Tom. What do you recommend that my son do about it? Right now, he has done nothing. — Roommate’s Dad Dear Roommate’s Dad; Here’s the

problem: No one on the outside has any idea who is peeping.

As a rule, when illegal, creepy things happen inside the room, all the people in the room are exposed. Your son needs to set boundaries. He needs to make it clear to his roommate that he can’t do his peeping in the room.

Your son also should talk to the residence-life staff to make sure there’s a record of the conversation. This way, if the peeper gets busted and your son is implicated, the conversation with the staff member will protect your son from being labeled a peeper as well.

Dear Harlan; What are your thoughts about first-year students in college having a car with them at school?

Should it wait until second semester, or until sophomore year? — Car Talk Dear Car Talk; I think it’s a horrible idea. Unless there’s a medical need or situation at home, there’s no reason to have a car on campus.

First-year college students don’t need a car. A car is an escape from the uncomfortable. It just turns your kid into a cab driver or gives him or her a way to run home.

Being carless on campus forces a kid to be in one place. It makes him or her have to work that much harder to get comfortable with the uncomfortable. And when you’re in one place for a long period of time, you have a better chance of making connections on campus.

Besides keeping the student on campus, if he or she pledges a fraternity or sorority and has a car, he’ll become the designated driver — not good for the upholstery.

Write Harlan at harlan(at)helpmeharlan.com or visit online: www.helpmeharlan.com. Send paper to Help Me, Harlan!, 3501 N. Southport Ave., Suite 226, Chicago, IL 60657.

MLB 14: The Show makes solid contact on PlayStation 4 GAME REVIEW

This image released by Sony shows a scene from the MLB 14: The Show video game.

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The first edition of a sports game on a new console is like the first game in a new stadium: The place looks great, but management may not yet have worked out the kinks at the ticket lines or the concession stands.

MLB 14: The Show (Sony, for the PlayStation 4, $59.99) is no exception. In the latest upgrade of the stellar baseball franchise, the players look more realistic than ever, and their individualized animations bring them ever closer to the athletes you see at the ballpark.

Sony’s San Diego Studio has also refurbished every major league stadium, from Boston’s venerable Fenway Park to Miami’s flamboyant 2-year-old Marlins Park.

The most notable flaws are some excruciating loading times, especially when starting a new game or switching between different play modes. And there are a few graphical stutters that destroy the generally well-crafted illusion of watching a TV broadcast.

Otherwise, most of the new features in the PS4 version of MLB 14 are the same as those introduced a few months ago on the PS3 edition. The most radical revision is “Quick Counts,” in which each at-bat begins a few pitches in. It’s a bit of a gamble, since your batter can just as likely come to the plate with a 3-0 edge or a 0-2 disadvantage.

Purists will grumble, but it’s useful if you have just 30 minutes or so to squeeze in a game.

The highlight, as always with this series, is the absorbing “Road to the Show.” You create a player from scratch, but this year you can model your guy on a real-life major leaguer.

My doppelganger, the scrappy second baseman Louie Kesten, is based on young Washington Nationals infielder Anthony Rendon.

Unfortunately, I’m still struggling to make an impression on the Philadelphia Phillies’ AA farm team, the Reading Fightin’ Phils.

Sony has revamped some of the player training and performance evaluation in RTTS, but the essence remains. You see only your character’s at-bats and fielding chances, so the focus is less on winning the game than on making sure he contributes positively. A game only takes five minutes, so you could whip through an entire season in a day.

MLB 14 takes that single-player focus and brings it to other game modes as well. A new “Player Lock” feature lets you pick any big leaguer and play multiple seasons as just that guy. Is fiery Los Angeles Dodgers phenom Yasiel Puig a flash in the pan or a legend in the making? Player Lock lets you determine his future.

If you’re looking for a really brief game, you should check out the new “Community Challenges.” Each challenge plops you into a pivotal game situation — say, coming to bat with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 9th.

it that it should satisfy anyone, from casual players looking for a quick contest to fantasy geeks who want to assemble entire leagues from scratch. It remains one of the finest sports games on the market, and an essential purchase for baseball fans.

Three stars out of four.

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You can also create your own challenges and present them to other online players.

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LUANN May 10 1995 — Ontario Court judge’s ruling gives lesbian couples the right to legally adopt children.

1984 — Ministry of Transport to deregulate air traffic within 2 years 1980 — Ottawa gives financially strapped Chrysler Canada $20 million in loan guarantees, Ontario provides a $10 million grant.

1969 — The National and American Football

Leagues announce plans to merge for the 1970-71 season.

1962 — Marvel Comics publishes the first issue of The Incredible Hulk.

1941 — England’s House of Commons is destroyed by a German air raid.

1924 — Alberta Legislature votes to end prohibition in the province.

1844 — Capital of Canada moves from Montreal from Kingston after years of petitions. It stays the capital until Nov. 14, 1849.

1812 — US calls out militia forces to prepare for war against Canada.

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The vape of things to come?

VAPOR HUB LOOKS TO FILL E-CIGARETTE VOID IN RED DEER The 65 flavours available at Vapor Hub run the gamut from dill pickle to cinnamon to menthol. Some even simulate the taste of traditional cigarette It’s got a list of flavours — including brands, like Du Maurier and Export.

Carson said customers are able to sweet tart, green apple and banana cream pie — that would rival most ice- sample their options, using an atomizer and a disposable mouthpiece cover. cream shops.

But instead of frozen dairy treats, All of the e-liquids are produced in Vapor Hub is dispensing a mix of pro- Canada, he said.

The Red Deer store is Carson’s secpylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, artiond Vapor Hub, with the first operatficial flavouring and nicotine.

Red Deer’s first specialized elec- ing in Grande Prairie since April 4.

“It’s been great,” he said of the tronic cigarette store opened late this week at No. 102, 2325 Gaetz Ave., next Grande Prairie market. “We’ve got a lot to Cork’d Taphouse & Grill in Bower of support from the community there.”

Carson felt there was an e-cigarette Plaza. It carries e-cigarettes and accessories suitable for everyone from first- void in Red Deer, with many users time “vapers” to seasoned puffers, said travelling to Edmonton or Calgary for supplies, or ordering online. owner Cory Carson.

Health Canada has stated that elecFor the uninitiated, e-cigarettes provide a tabacco-free alternative to tronic smoking products fall under the smoking. The battery-powered devices Food and Drugs Act, which requires heat up fluid-filled cartridges, with us- that they be approved prior to sale in Canada. ers able to inhale the “No product vapours produced.

Often, the liquids ‘IT WOULD BE EXTREMELY of that sort has to date been authocontain nicotine, givILLOGICAL TO TRY TO rized by Health ing vapers a lungful PROHIBIT IT’ Canada,” said of the stimulant drug Gary Holub, a mewithout the other — RYAN WILLIAMS chemicals found in MANGER OF VAPOR HUB dia relations officer with Health cigarette smoke.

Canada.

Vapor Hub offers “So, ergo, they a choice of five nicoshouldn’t be tine concentrations in the e-liquids it carries. These range sold.”

The federal department has directfrom zero to 24 milligrams per millilitre, with the latter approximately the ed that anyone selling e-cigarette prodequivalent of the nicotine contained in ucts without authorization stop doing so, and that the sale of products posing an unfiltered cigarette, said Carson.

“There are people who will vape ze- a health risk or that are in violation of ro nicotine, and they’ve never smoked the Food and Drugs Act may result in enforcement action. in their life.”

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR

Photo by HARLEY RICHARDS/Advocate staff

Ryan Williams, manager of Vapor Hub in Red Deer, demonstrates one of his store’s e-cigarettes.

“I’m not concerned about that,” said Carson, adding he’s encountered no issues related to his Grande Prairie store.

“I can’t see how they can make that rational case that, ‘We’re going to allow cigarettes but we’re not going to allow electronic cigarettes.’”

Ryan Williams, who manages the Red Deer Vapor Hub, agreed.

“It’s just a healthier alternative,” he said.

“It would be extremely illogical to

try to prohibit it.”

Williams is in favour of the e-cigarette industry being regulated, explaining that this would help prevent the distribution of substandard products.

“When it is regulated, it’ll make is even safer that it already is.”

Vapor Hub is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

Customers must be 18 or older. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

Canada loses 28,900 jobs in April: StatsCan THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Statistics Canada’s latest monthly employment numbers, released Friday, come at a time of unprecedented scrutiny for the way the federal government gathers its marketmoving labour data.

The Labour Force Survey comes just days after the auditor general’s spring report found Statcan’s job-vacancy survey too vague, concluding the figures provided little value to governments and other users.

And it comes with the Conservative government under sustained fire over alleged abuses of its temporary foreign workers program, which was created to fill labour shortages in certain sectors.

Statcan’s survey presents the number of jobs created or lost for the given month, as well as the unemployment rate. On Friday, the latest numbers showed that Canada lost 28,900 net jobs in April.

The concerns with the Labour Force Survey lie in the limitations of the figures available, said Don Drummond,

an economist who wrote a report for the government five years ago on how to improve the country’s labour-market data.

The measurements don’t even address the most interesting information, because they zero in on the net numbers of the labour force, rather than the “real action” of the gross data, Drummond said. For example, the announcement might say that 20,000 jobs were created for a given month, “but that’s actually dead wrong,” said Drummond, who believes a more detailed picture would give Canadians a better grasp of the situation.

“All it says is that employment went up by 20,000. But that 20,000 number might reflect the creation of 300,000 jobs and a loss of 280,000 jobs.”

The second potential pitfall is hidden beneath the sampling variability of the data, which could mean the figure provided is way off the mark.

The two- or three-month trends give a much more reliable account of the situation, Drummond said. And the regional and occupational statistics use sample sizes that are too small, result-

ing in data that he warned could be “extraordinarily misleading.”

Increasing those sample sizes would help, although that would also hike costs, Drummond said.

“Or we could have a more realistic perspective of diminishing the importance and reliability we tend to attach to any given month’s result. To a large degree, it’s just kind of white noise.”

Rather than focusing on unemployment, Drummond said the priority should be building a better job-vacancy survey. He recommended basing it on larger samples and providing information such as the job skills needed for the positions.

“Certainly, if I was unemployed, I would rather know where there’s a job vacancy than how many other people are unemployed along with me,” he said.

On Tuesday, the auditor general said the government’s survey of employment, payrolls and hours doesn’t provide specifics on the precise location of job vacancies within a province.

Other surveys used by Ottawa to take the pulse of employment trends have

also been criticized as inaccurate or incomplete. Statcan, meanwhile, has been hit with a $29.3-million funding cut over the last two years.

Canadians have frequently heard Finance Minister Joe Oliver — and his predecessor Jim Flaherty — boast about Canada’s economic and job creation performance since the recession, claiming it has outperformed large industrialized nations.

Looking to the next federal election, political parties are set to duel over which one has the best employmentcreation plan. Angella MacEwen, a senior economist with the Canadian Labour Congress, said more funding is needed for Statistics Canada, so that it can provide a clearer picture for voters.

“I think it’s very important for the public to have the right information and to see who’s telling them the truth,” MacEwen said.

She said the Canadian Labour Congress has also been calling on the government to take its Labour Force Survey even further.

Tips for advancing to management Dear Working Wise: I want to ad- ship with your manager, find a mentor. vance into a management position, but ● Find out what the core competenafter 10 years of trying I’m still no clos- cies are for the role you want and look er to my goal. for opportunities to add these compeAside from waiting my turn, what tencies to your skill set. else can I do to break past this barAttend training, volunteer to lead rier? — The Glass Ceiling new projects, or make a latMakes My Head Hurt eral career move to get the Dear Aching Head: skills that you need.

You’re not alone — many ● Develop your leaderworkers are frustrated with ship skills through formal their lack of career progrestraining, reading books and sion. volunteer opportunities.

I spoke to a few other Good managers don’t tell managers to get their adtheir staff what to do — they vice and tips and here is inspire them to do their what they recommend: best. Volunteering in your ● Be outstanding at your community is a great way to job. Go above and beyond gain valuable leadership exon every project, report and perience.

CHRIS task you do. ● Develop your interperSTRACHEY Earn your manager’s sonal skills. Leaders must trust by being dependable and care about other WORKING WISE like and helpful. people, and be likable themMake your manager look selves, to build trusting relagood and wow them with tionships. hard numbers that back up your sucI once heard a story about an IT cess. manager. He wanted to become a man● Tell your manager that you want ager, because he thought that’s what more responsibility and to contribute everyone should aspire to be. more. Ask them for their advice and Unfortunately, he wasn’t a people to keep you in mind for future vaca- person and found his new job listening tion coverage opportunities, chances to staff complaints about hours, vacato train new staff or work on cross- tions, parking, etc., annoying. He evendepartment projects. tually decided to go back to his old job.

Offer to help your manager with any ● Adopt a great attitude. Look at extra projects that they don’t have time tough challenges as opportunities to for. If you don’t have a good relation- show your abilities.

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Dress and act professionally, be punctual for work and meetings, attend company social events, and live the organization’s values.

Be a good team player and get along with everyone. ● Suggest ways to save money or improve quality/service. If you spot a problem, come to them with the problem and your solution. ● Ask for feedback from your manager and other leaders in the organization. Explain your career goal and ask them what they think your strengths and weaknesses are. This will tell you what you need to work on.

There are a number of things you can do to help you stand out from the crowd, but there are also some realities you have to keep in mind.

First, there must be opportunities.

You need to be working for an organization that’s growing or has a lot of turnover, or be looking for opportunities outside your organization.

Second, unless you work for a small company, promotions are no longer handed out — you have to apply. Most organizations hold open competitions to ensure that they get the best candidate and provide a fair process to all employees.

Good luck!

Working Wise is compiled by Charles Strachey, a manager with Alberta Human Services, for general information. He can be contacted at charles.strachey@gov. ab.ca.

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Unemployment in Red Deer slips in April Unemployment in the Red Deer region edged downward last month, slipping to 4.2 per cent from 4.3 per cent in March. A year ago, the local jobless figure was a provincial-high 6.2 per cent.

The seasonally adjusted rate for Alberta as a whole was 4.7 per cent in April, as compared with 4.9 per cent in March and 4.4 per cent 12 months ago.

Across the province, Banff-JasperRocky Mountain House had the lowest unemployment rate, at 3.5 per cent.

Next was Camrose-Drumheller (3.7 per cent), followed by Athabasca-Grande Prairie (3.9 per cent), Red Deer, Lethbridge-Medicine Hat (4.7 per cent), Wood Buffalo-Cold Lake and Edmonton (both 4.8 per cent) and Calgary (5.3 per cent). The seasonally adjusted national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent, unchanged from March.

Saskatchewan’s rate was the lowest among the provinces, at 3.4 per cent, with Alberta next, and then British Columbia (5.8 per cent), Manitoba (5.9 per cent), Ontario (7.4 per cent), Quebec (7.6 per cent), Nova Scotia (8.9 per cent), New Brunswick (10.5 per cent), Prince Edward Island (11.7 per cent) and Newfoundland and Labrador (12.1 per cent).Although employment in Alberta decreased by 2,900 positions between March and April, this was more than offset by a 7,000-person drop in the province’s labour force.

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 99.29 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 53.81 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.01 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12 Cdn. National Railway . . 64.13 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 173.39 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 39.99 Capital Power Corp . . . . 24.60 Cervus Equipment Corp 21.67 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 49.27 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 52.35 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 29.32 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.54 General Motors Co. . . . . 34.23 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 20.60 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.85 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 49.83 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 64.87 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 39.67 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 12.97 TransCanada . . . . . . . . . 46.37

Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.90 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 59.55 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.20 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 24.08 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 18.79 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 22.15 First Quantum Minerals . 21.01 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 27.09 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 9.18 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.72 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 4.41 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 39.26 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.60 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 24.38 Energy

Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 111.29 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.90 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 15.27 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 47.88 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 17.30

Aeroflex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.57 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 37.03 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 68.88 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.45 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 56.93 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 42.90 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 22.70 Canyon Services Group. 15.96 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 31.14 CWC Well Services . . . . . 1.11 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 24.46 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.51

MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — Falling energy stocks led the Toronto stock market lower for a second consecutive day Friday.

The S&P/TSX composite index lost 11.97 points to 14,534.06 amid weak jobs data.

The Canadian dollar tumbled 0.62 of a cent to 91.78 cents US as Statistics Canada reported that the economy cut 28,900 jobs in April against expectations of a gain of about 12,000.

It was also a huge turnaround from the previous month when the economy cranked out 43,000 jobs, which means just 14,000 jobs were added over the two-month period. The unemployment rate held steady at 6.9 per cent.

U.S. indexes registered modest gains as the Dow Jones industrials rose 32.37 points to 16,583.34, the Nasdaq climbed 20.37 points to 4,071.87 and the S&P 500 index added 2.84 points to 1,878.47.

The TSX was negative this week after three weeks of advances, down 1.57 per cent after traders digested a heavy slate of earnings news and took some profits from sectors that have run up sharply this year, including gold and energy stocks.

But it is still one of the best performing stock indexes, up almost seven per cent year to date, a gain that many analysts believe the TSX would register for the whole year.

On Thursday, after markets closed, energy producer Canadian Natural Resources

(TSX:CNQ) said that quarterly net income totalled $622 million or 57 cents per share compared with $213 million or 19 cents in the prior-year period.

Revenue for the three months ended March 31 rose to almost $4.4 billion from $3.76 billion in the prior-year period and its shares gave back 10 cents to $42.90. The TSX energy sector led decliners, down 0.56 per cent as June oil gave up early gains to move 27 cents lower to US$99.99 a barrel. The gold sector gained about 0.2 per cent while June bullion faded a dime to US$1,287.60 an ounce. The base metals group was ahead 0.42 per cent as July copper was up two cents to US$3.08 a pound amid some positive inflation news from China.

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

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 14,534.06, down 11.97 points TSX Venture Exchange — 991.10, down 0.91 of a point TSX 60 — 830.65, down 0.06 of a point Dow — 16,583.34, up 32.37 points S&P 500 — 1,878.48, up 2.85 points Nasdaq — 4,071.87, up 20.37 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 91.78 cents US, down 0.62 of a cent Pound — C$1.8361, up 0.32 of a cent Euro — C$1.4989, up 0.01

Loonie tumbles, economy sheds 29,000 jobs in April, jobless rate steady TORONTO — The Canadian dollar closed sharply lower Friday as jobs data for April showed a big decrease in employment. The loonie fell 0.62 of a cent to 91.78 cents US as Statistics Canada reported that the economy lost a net 28,900 jobs last month against expectations of a gain of about 12,000.

It was also a huge turnaround from March, when the economy cranked out 43,000 jobs, which means just 14,000

Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . 101.95 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 63.50 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.36 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 35.94 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 52.68 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 7.16 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 9.71 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.145 Precision Drilling Corp . . 13.56 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 42.14 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 11.17 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 15.95 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . 11.74 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 70.05 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 75.17 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 66.78 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96.84 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 36.90 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.07 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 30.15 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 54.16 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 70.50 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 20.31 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 45.76 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 73.09 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 37.59 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.18 of a cent Euro — US$1.3759, down 0.81 of a cent Oil futures: US$99.99 per barrel, down 27 cents (June contract) Gold futures: US$1,287.60 per oz., down 10 cents (June contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $21.612 oz., down 10.9 cents $694.83 kg., down $3.50 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: May ’14 $1.20 higher $495.10; July ’14 $1.20 higher $481.10; Nov. ’14 $0.10 lower $485.90; Jan ’15 $0.20 lower $491.00; March ’15 unchanged $495.60; May ’15 $0.10 higher $498.70; July ’15 $0.10 higher $500.20; Nov ’15 $2.70 lower $492.30; Jan. ’16 $0.90 lower $486.30; March ’16 $2.70 lower $490.50.

Barley (Western): May ’14 unchanged $139.50; July ’14 unchanged $140.50; Oct. ’14 unchanged $140.50; Dec. ’14 unchanged $140.50; March ’15 unchanged $140.50; May ’15 unchanged $140.50; July ’15 unchanged $140.50; Oct. ’15 unchanged $140.50; Dec. ’15 unchanged $140.50; March ’16 unchanged $140.50; May ’16 unchanged $140.50.

Friday’s estimated volume of trade: 342,740 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 342,740.

Canada, EU miss chance to ink trade pact due to ‘technical problems’

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Canada and the European Union failed to ink the final text of their long-sought free trade agreement this week after a series of familiar irritants reared their heads once more.

One of the obstacles to resurface was a disagreement over protection of intellectual property rights in the pharmaceutical sector, an EU briefing note says.

The setback could be politically damaging to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who has staked his government’s reputation as ardent free traders on the potentially lucrative and wide-ranging agreement in goods and services with Europe.

The two sides reached an agreement in principle in October on the Comprehensive Trade and Investment Agreement, or CETA, after Harper jetted to Brussels for a high-profile signing ceremony with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso.

More recently, there was much anticipation that a planned meeting in Paris this past Wednesday between Trade Minister Ed Fast and EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht would produce the final text.

However, de Gucht said “technical problems” in three or four areas prevented he and Fast from sealing the deal, as many had anticipated. He predicted a resolution in the “coming weeks.”

Fast’s spokeswoman played down the differences between the two sides, but offered no timeline.

“Canada and the EU are continuing to work diligently to conclude CETA negotiations on the small number of outstanding technical matters,” Shannon Gutoskie told The Canadian Press in an email.

A senior Canadian official, who was not authorized to speak for attribution, said even if an agreed text emerges, the deal remains a long way off be-

cause both sides still need to consult with their member countries and provinces, and then consult lawyers.

“We have the same processes as the EU; they have to go back to their member states, we have to go back to our provinces,” said the official.

“The whole expectation — that this week was the week — was never that.”

NDP trade critic Don Davies said it is time for the Harper government to “come clean” with a full report to Parliament on what the obstacles are so Canadians can “hear that from Minister Fast and not be hearing it from the Europeans.”

“Prime Minister Harper’s visit to Brussels last October was a charade.

It was meant to change the channel politically and mislead Canadians,” said Davies.

“There was not a deal then; there is not a deal now.”

De Gucht seemed to say as much as he addressed reporters in Brussels on Thursday.

“To be quite frank, final technical discussions have proven to be more difficult than originally foreseen,” he said.

“This is simply the nature of trade negotiations, any negotiations in fact.

It really isn’t over until it’s over, but rest assured, we’ll get there in the coming weeks.”

De Gucht refused to say specifically what the obstacles are.

“There are not that many anymore, there are three or four that we still have to resolve, but a lot — a couple of them are a little bit thorny.”

A EU briefing prepared in advance of Wednesday’s meeting identified “intellectual property rights for pharmaceuticals” along with financial services, tariff rates, geographical indications and investment protection, among others.

The dispute over intellectual property protection for pharmaceuticals was a major irritant between the two sides during their four years of marathon negotiations.

jobs were added over the two-month period.

The unemployment rate held steady at 6.9 per cent. The participation rate was a bit lower than expected, coming in at 66.1 per cent versus the 66.3 per cent rate that economists had forecast.

The Canadian dollar had charged ahead almost two-thirds of a US cent Thursday to a four-month high in the wake of a positive reading on housing starts. Markets had also been encouraged by China’s April trade data that showed an improvement in exports.

Exports rose 0.9 per cent from the previous year, compared with a 6.6 per cent decline in March.

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Bedroom fix at the cottage Jeez is probably the least colourful expletive, shrieked by us, while witnessing our cottage bedroom for the very first time.

Yup, the language was ripe (to say the very least) as we viewed and spewed our way around every nook and cranny of the lacklustre dungeon.

Boasting walloping great whiffs of mouse poop and fusty linen (the house had been run as a rental for years), we knew we’d have our COLIN & work cut out to knock it in to JUSTIN shape.

But nothing gets in the way of two Scotsmen on a mission of decorative beautification. D’you hear us? Nothing!

And so it came to pass that we bought the cottage — but you already know that.

But anyway — the bedroom. Having pledged allegiance, at the start of our media career, to the ‘we can fix anything’ mantra, we prepared for battle.

We knew we could turn the cottage runt into a pedigree beauty. Sure, it would take time, money and effort, but it was all (or so we certainly thought) perfectly doable.

Settled at our drawing board, we poured ourselves a large dram and started planning.

A few short weeks later (with the township satisfied and all relevant building consents in place) work commenced.

First to be banished was the kinky hot tub (indoors? Hello, crazy?), which we dispatched, immediately, to the garden where it now sits, centre stage, in a specially constructed grotto along side an outdoor hot and cold shower. Bliss.

With the space cleared, we wielded our demo ball and tore down the stud partition drywall that dissected the (potentially generous) floorplan from the small adjoining bedroom.

We’ll reveal the transformation of the integral bathroom in an upcoming column, though at this stage will whisper that its previously shoddy ventilation had much to do with the entire basement’s damp issue.

Take a tip: do every possible test before buying a cottage (or any type of home, for that matter) rather than suffer the consequences of problematic ‘finds’ post purchase.

In hindsight (while a survey was indeed conducted), we could have done more to assure ourselves that we wouldn’t encounter problems. But hey — we lived. And we learned.

Being that the newly revealed double space was badly affected by mould, we had to remove several wooden partitions before the room could be properly dehumidified and insulated with Thermoseal blow-in fibres.

This done, we clad all walls in lumber and stained everything (as we did in the family room next door) using Nescafe coffee granules. We’re, ahem, nothing if not resourceful. And we love a nice cup of coffee. …

The specification of a 48-inch rolling barn door (produced by Mark Livingston at www.rebarn.ca) improved sightlines between the bedroom and family area and, with the portal rolled open, we enjoy wonderful vistas to the oil fire flaming away next door. Cosy or what?

As far as décor is concerned, we decreed a grey scale palette with only occasional pops of yellow for punctuation.

Principal drama arrives courtesy of the giant headboard, custom manufactured to our specification by Canadian company N’Shape Designs (www.nshapedesigns.com).

French tufted and attired in grey linen, 16-inch Queen Anne wings provide visual — and literal — depth.

Frank, owner of N’Shape, is an absolute expert in bespoke manufacture — hit him up, wherever you are in Canada, to discuss your requirements; the company delivers countrywide.

Case goods?

The pale woodchest of drawers and the console are from Urban Barn while

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Above: Principal bedroom drama arrived courtesy of the giant headboard, custom manufactured to our specification by Canadian company N’Shape Designs (www.nshapedesigns. com).

Middle: Before the reno: A lacklustre dungeon.

Below: The specification of a 48-inch rolling barn door (produced by Mark Livingston at www.rebarn.ca) improved sightlines between the bedroom and family area and, with the portal rolled open, we enjoy wonderful vistas to the oil fire flaming away next door. Cosy or what?

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the cute drum tables are part of the current collection at Sunpan. You’ll notice, as we assemble our visions that we tend to plunder high street stores rather than forage through expensive designer outlets.

As we’ve said before — it’s not where you shop, rather how you put it all together that makes the biggest difference. Aspirational attainable? Yup, those last two words remain our stock in decorative trade.

On the subject of ‘aspirational attainable,’ the nightstands came from another every day store (this time Pottery Barn), while the lights above were sourced from Marshalls. And how about the chic grey linen bedcovers?

Oh, you know — from that yellow and blue mecca of affordable every day goods; Ikea.

The mustard toned blanket? Winners.

To add seismic dods of decorative pop (having saved so much on other layers), we indulged our vision with Robert Allen fabrics that the team at Amazing Window Fashions (www. amazingwindowfashions.com) machined into large Euro style cushions and complimentary drapery. Every good scheme (as we see it, certainly) is a financial balancing act.

It’s that simple — save a little here, spend a little there. It’s how we like to roll.

From decorative flatline, all things considered, our runt basement bedroom has been paddled back to life.

Hey, the space, these days is a pageant-ready designer queen and we’re fiercely proud of her transformation.

All it took was a little stamina as the project endured.

And a firm belief that under every tired, worn face there’s a gorgeous beauty just bursting to get out.

Colin and Justin are regular home and design experts in print and on TV. Find their international product range in stores like HomeSense, Winners and Marshalls. facebook.com/ColinJustin, twitter. com/colinjustin, colinandjustin.tv.

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Furnace room ventilation Question: Do I need time to add insulation to to install louvred doors outside walls as part of a when I build a wall siding replacement job?

Answer: Absolutely. around the furnace and Siding rewater heater placement in my baseoffers a great ment? chance to add I’d prefer wall insulato use solid tion to any doors if I house while could, and the the work is gofurnace does ing on. draw outside The job air for cominvolves addbustion. ing a layer of Answer: rigid insulaAlthough tion to the your furnace outside of the draw outside walls before air for burnSTEVE new siding ing, your waMAXWELL goes on, and ter heater there are two might use main options air from the furnace room for com- to choose from.

The traditional apbustion. And even if it doesn’t, there’s no guar- proach involves sheets antee that future equip- of extruded polystyrene ment installed by subse- foam an inch or so thick, quent homeowners will but a new Canadianmade fibre-based insulause outside air.

With this in mind, tion is better in one imI’d recommend install- portant way.

Roxul ComfortBoard ing some kind of vents to IS is a stiff but breathyour new room.

Regulations usually able insulation board call for two vents, one that’s dense enough to about six inches above support wood strips for the floor and the other fastening your new siding to. near the ceiling.

It goes on after the old Make each vent one square inch in size for vinyl is removed, adding every 1,000 btu/hr input insulation and soundof your furnace. This proofing action.

Rigid sheets of foam means that a typical furnace of 100,000 btu/hr insulation offer another would require two lou- option, but the problem vres 10 inches by 10 inch- with foam is that if moisture gets behind it, that es each. moisture can’t escape.

The ComfortBoard is different in that it allows trapped moisture to leave.

Since the exterior face Question: Is it a good

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of the wall gets thicker because of the new insulation, the exterior window and door jambs will need to be extended in a weatherproof way to account for the added thickness of the insulation.

Any good renovator can make this happen, but it does require care to make sure the installation is completely waterproof.

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Steve Maxwell installs wall panels in a basement instead of stud frame walls.

The truth about basement walls Question: Why have you written that stud walls are not a great choice for finishing basements?

My hubby is a contractor and he’s been using them for years.

Answer: Stud frame walls and batt-type insulation have been used to finish basements since the 1950s because this combination used to be the only available option.

The problem is how vulnerable the arrangement is to moisture. Even a small amount of leaked moisture through the walls will cause mould to grow like crazy inside wall cavities.

But there’s also a problem with water you can’t see.

I sometimes hear from readers who have basement stud walls and vapour barrier installed, but no drywall yet.

They can see through the clear vapour barrier and are concerned when

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Rigid stonewool insulation is designed to be applied on exterior walls before siding goes on. It’s a breathable option that allows trapped moisture to escape. condensation sometimes develops on the inside of the vapour barrier during warm weather.

Based on the number of reports I get from homeowners on this, I suspect the condensation dynamic is happening in many more basements than meets the eye.

It’s just that it can’t be seen because it’s covered

by drywall or paneling.

Modern, foam-based basement wall systems side-step all these problems because they aren’t hollow. It’s the hollow nature of stud frame walls that makes them so vulnerable to moisture and mould.

There are a handful of different basement wall systems on the market.

You can check out my video tour of one of them at http://www.realrurallife.com/how-to-finish-abasement/ Steve Maxwell, syndicated home improvement and woodworking columnist, has shared tips for DIY and hands-on living since 1988. Follow Steve’s blog at www.realrurallife. com.

Playing with paint HOUSE TO HOME To achieve the worn and aged look of a piece of furniture, this technique works well.

For a wooden kitchen chair, start with any base coat colour you like, such as red. Then apply a thin coat of blue, and use a rag to work the paint into wood seams and around caning or other wood details. Finish with the colour you want to be most dominant. Use a rag again to get into the tricky spots.

Finish by sanding down areas that would be worn by time so that you glimpse the blue and red as well as some wood through the top coat.

You can produce depth and texture on a flat wall surface that will transform plain walls into captivating backdrops.

For a subtle look, choose colours that are close together on a pant strip.

Apply the base coat and let dry. Mix a coloured glaze with your second colour, half glaze half paint.

The glaze keeps the paint wet longer so that you can manipulate it.

You can roll the glaze on or use a rag, but don’t apply too much at one time.

Rub down the glaze coat, removing more and less paint to build up random light and dark sections.

Practice ragging on a spare board until you are happy with the results.

Dear Debbie: I have used many of your techniques to decorate and now it’s time for a fresh look.

How do I paint over these textured finishes that include two to four layers of paint that have been smooshed, ragged, sponged and more?

The walls are rough and I don’t want to cover up with wallpaper. — Carol Dear Carol: You should be able to smooth out your sponged walls by sanding with a medium grit sandpaper. It takes a bit of time, but this works. Then prime your walls before painting again.

For techniques that you applied that have a very thick texture, sand first, then apply a skim coat of plaster to even out the surface. This will produce an updated textured finish.

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Buy One, get one 50% Off* on Dulux Diamond Interior and Exterior May 5-25, 2014 *Offer applies off the regular retail price of 3.0L - 3.78L Dulux Diamond Interior and Exterior products. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.

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CHECK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON RED DEER & CENTRAL ALBERTA’S OPEN HOUSES AND FIND YOUR DREAM HOME! SATURDAY, MAY 10 - RED DEER

23 Oak Street 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

73 Card Crescent 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

10 Mitchell Avenue 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

202, 4326 Michener Drive 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

13 Sutherland Close 2:00- 4:00 p.m.

6 Thompson Crescent 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

6 Traptow Close 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

23 Voisin Close 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

7 Michener Blvd.

12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

If not open call for appointment.

Bob Wing Dennis Bowness Kim Argent Barb Munday Michelle Trithart-Whittingham Aaron Darcy Kyle Lygas Bill Cooper

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SATURDAY, MAY 10 - OUT OF TOWN

3 Fern Glade Crescent 27 View Drive 5244 53 Street 63 Bowman Circle 199 Robinson Avenue 639 Oak Street 17 Ross Close 117 Henderson Crescent

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SUNDAY, MAY 11 - RED DEER

278 Inglewood Drive 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

29 Jacobs Close 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

201, 3501-49 Avenue 2:00- 4:00 p.m.

11 Towers Close 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

6 Traptow Close 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

6 Thompson Crescent 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

23 Voisin Close 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

7 Michener Blvd.

12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

If not open call for appointment.

SUNDAY, MAY 11 - OUT OF TOWN

639 Oak Street 63 Bowman Circle 199 Robinson Avenue 17 Ross Close 117 Henderson Crescent

1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

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$188,900 $286,900 $267,900 $384,500 $330,000 $219,900

Inglewood Johnstone Park South Hill Timberstone Timberstone Timberstone Vanier Woods Michener Hill

$188,900

Springbrook Sylvan Lake Pallisades - Penhold Ryder’s Ridge, Sylvan Lake Hawkridge, Penhold

$286,900 $267,900

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Dear Debbie: I enjoy reading about the different paint techniques you use.

I am confused by the idea of rubbing on or rubbing back paint.

How much paint do you apply, and do you do this with a rag or brush?

You have shown this on walls and furniture.

Thanks for your help.

— Bernadette Dear Bernadette: The process of rubbing a contrasting shade of paint over a plain base coat creates depth and texture that can be as subtle or bold as you choose.

There are many methods depending on the material you are working on, so let’s first take a look at a surface that is already textured, such as the brick wall shown here.

I began with faux brick panels to cover the walls around the fireplace, then applied a coat of plaster with a trowel over the bricks to add a more uneven texture to the bricks. I mixed a creamy-yellow glaze, equal parts paint and glaze. I rolled the glaze over the bricks and then used a rag to rub the glaze into the nooks and crevices.

At the same time, I wiped off excess glaze on the flatter bricks. You will see how the dark glaze really pops the texture and gives the wall an aged look at the same time.

Using a rag makes it easy to remove excess paint as well as pushing paint into crevices.

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EVERGREEN GREENHOUSES

Is holding it’s Annual OPEN HOUSE, Sat. Only May 10, from 8 am - 4 pm

CELEBRATING 35 YEARS

A great selection of plants!

We look forward to seeing everyone out again this year. 2 miles east on 39th Street from 30th Ave. R.D.

CORMACK Ronald Alexander Nov. 5, 1926 - May 3, 2014 Ronald passed away peacefully on May 3, 2014 at the Red Deer Hospice.

Ronald is survived by his children: Robert, of Calgary and Barbara, of Red Deer, his grandchildren Catherine (Karel) van Zyl of Halifax, Sandra (Jon) Wilkins, of Calgary, Micheal Brochu, of Calgary, and Leaha Johnson, of Kamloops, and his great grandchildren, Meaghan and Riley van Zyl of Halifax. He is also lovingly remembered by his twin sister, Doris, of Winnipeg, brother-in-law, Mervin, of Calgary, sister-in-law, Alma, of Lacombe, and several nieces and nephews.

Ron is fondly remembered by his “Personal aide”, Pat Egan and the Tuesday games group and Wednesday supper gang. A memorial service for the late Ron Cormack will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 4718-50 St. (Ross St.), Red Deer on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Wayne Reid officiating. Memorial tributes, in Ron’s memory, may be made to the Red Deer Hospice, 99 Arnot Ave, Red Deer, AB. T4R 3S6

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THOMPSON It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Leonora June Thompson on May 6th, 2014. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 13th at 2:00 P.M. at the Knox United Church in Three Hills.

Interment to follow in Three Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Brain Injury of Alberta.

Association Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., Olds entrusted with arrangements. 403-507-8610 www.heartlandfuneralservices.com

BALGOBIN Terry and Angela Balgobin would like to welcome a new sister for Seanna and Nathaniel.

Annabelle Balgobin Born February 17th, 2014.

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LANDOVER NURSERY NOW OPEN FOR 2014.

Annuals, baskets, cactus, containers 5 kms. east on 39 St. THE RED DEER CHAMBER SINGERS invite you to attend†our ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT, CARNIVAL OF MELODIES, featuring an array of ear pleasing music from opera, musical theatre, swing, popular and traditional choral settings.

Saturday, May 24, 2014, 7:00 pm.† Sunnybrook United Church.

Tickets ($10.00) available at the door or by calling Sadie at 403-347-5166.

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SHURMER (CLEVELAND) Lois Alma of Red Deer, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on May 4, 2014 at the age of 83. Lois was born September 10, 1930 to Grover and Gunda Cleveland in Camrose, Alberta. She was the youngest of four children and was predeceased by her sisters Eleanor and Jeanie, her brother Norman and her parents Grover and Gunda.

Lois met her husband of 57 years Gerald at a dance in 1954 and they were married in 1956 in Camrose, Alberta.

Lois and Gerald had two wonderful daughters, Barbara (Jezzat) and Linda (Niels, Elysia, and Kyle). Gerald worked in the oil field and worked abroad during the early years of their family life and they spent time in Libya and Venezuela. Lois was an avid golfer and passed her love of the game on to her son-in-law Niels and her grandchildren Elysia and Kyle. Lois also had a love for card games and many a family functions were spent playing games together. Lois was an amazing cook and loved nothing more than cooking a wonderful meal for family and friends. This love along with many recipes has been passed on to her daughters and granddaughters.

Lois leaves behind numerous family members and friends to celebrate her life. A celebration of Lois’ life will be held on May 12, 2014 at 1:00 pm at the Red Deer Legion.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the CNIB 5015-48 St. Red Deer, AB T4N1S9. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to www.myalternatives.ca

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LIVE IN Caregiver for 4 children (6 - 14 yrs. old) in R.D. Wages $1747/mo., 44 hrs./week. Childcare, light housekeeping. Room & board $315/mo. Call Keri at 403-346-4045.

LOOKING for a Live-in Caregiver w/exp. to care for 3 & 6 yr. old. Salary $1835/mo Criminal Record check is necessary.

Email resume to: jeannette.lobaton@ yahoo.ca LOOKING for male caregiver with nursing background to care for 90 yr. old elderly male w/slight dementia. Mail resume to: Conrado Gundran 5215-76 St. Red Deer T4P 2J4 Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS P/T F. caregiver wanted for F quad. Must be reliable and have own vehicle.

403-505-7846

Clerical MOISEY - GREGOIRE Wishing a lifetime of love and happiness to Lisa and Braden.

Wedding to take place July 19, 2014.

Congratulations from your families

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F/T VETERINARY RECEPTIONIST

Victoria Day Hours & Deadlines

Attention to detail, exceptional client care, and ability to work in fast paced environment a must. Be willing to work closely with a team.

Some evenings are required.

VMR or Veterinary Reception experience is required.

Please submit resume attention to HR Manager Dr. Dagmar Schouten, either in person at CEDARWOOD VETERINARY HOSPITAL 7644 50th Ave. Red Deer or email dschouten72@gmail.com before May 23, 2014.

OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY MAY 19

Red Deer Advocate for Tues. May 20 Deadline is Fri. May 16 @ 5 Central Alberta Life for Thur. May 22 Deadline is Fri. May 16 @ 5 Bashaw Star for Wed. May 21 Deadline is Wed. May 14 noon Rimbey Review for Tues. May 20 paper Deadline is Thur. May 15 noon Stettler & Weekender for Wed. May 21 & Fri. May 23 Deadline is Fri. May 16 Noon

Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

Castor Advance - regular deadline

PAYROLL & AP

Required for car dealership.

Must have payroll experience preferably with ADP system, with Excel and Word. Must have computer skills. Email resume to: danderson@ pikewheatonchev.ca

Ponoka News for Wed. May 21 Deadline is Thurs. May 15 @ 5 Sylvan Lake News & Eckville Echo for Thur. May 22 Deadline is Fri. May 16 noon

Classifieds 309-3300 PRUSS - WOLLENBERG Mike and Edith Pruss would like to announce the upcoming wedding of their son, Justin to Zoe Wollenberg.

Wedding is to take place July 26, 2014. The couple will reside in Calgary.

Congratulations!

Love your family

TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300 Sylvan Lake

Sylvan Lake

Lacombe Knights of Columbus Garage Sale

to support local charities.

ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH HALL 5128 53 St. Lacombe Sat. May 10th 8:30-3:30 Garage Sale & BBQ. Cinnamon buns & pies avail.

Graduations

Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

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CARLILE Albert Morgan 1927 - 2014 Albert passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Monday, May 5th, 2014 at the age of 87 years. He was born on March 3rd, 1927 in the Gaetz district, where he attended school. In 1947, he relocated to Red Deer where he wanted to become an Auto Mechanic. He obtained a building construction job to fill in until a mechanical job became available. He obtained his journeyman carpenter certificate and worked for Western Builders until the owner retired. He then worked for five years on the Red Deer Hospital expansion and three years on the current Court House and Remand Center, and then he retired.

Albert was a jolly, likable person.

He was predeceased by his wife, Isabel in 2004, his father, Harvey Morgan in 1983, and his mother, Annie Amelia in 1989. Albert is survived by his brothers; Stanley of Red Deer Michener Extended Care and Raymond (Ruth) of the Gaetz district, also many nieces, nephews, and relatives. Albert had requested cremation and no funeral. His ashes will be interred beside his late wife Isabel’s in the Gaetz Cemetery, Clearwater County.

Albert will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. He moved into the Lodge in September of 2011 and we would like to thank all the staff at the Pines Lodge for all the special care given to Albert.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer.

Phone (403) 347-2222

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In Memoriam BELANGER - Rose Cartier May 31, 1936 - May 9, 2007 Seven long years have passed since you left us to go to your heavenly Father.

We still miss you as much now as we did then.

Now at least, we can remember more of the good parts of our life and love together and less of the pain of your leaving.

The sharp edges have been worn off our sorrow by time and by living.

We now think of you with Joy, that you were part of our lives, Admiration, for all the things you were able to accomplish in your lifetime, and Faith, Faith that you are in heaven within sight of the Lord.

Leo, sons John, Christopher and Dennis-Wayne, daughter Dee-Anne

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PRUSS Congratulations Justin on achieving your Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Dalhousie University.

We are very proud of you!

Justin will be working for TransCanada Corporation in Calgary.

Anders Park

Lancaster Green

47 ANDERS STREET BACK ALLEY May 8th-10th Thurs. & Fri. 2-8 & Sat. 8-4.

HUGE SALE! Downsizing to condo.

66 LEWIS CLOSE May 9/10, Fri. 9-7, Sat. 9-5 Oak dining rm. table set, crib, fridge, misc. household items.

Anders on the Lake

Morrisroe

21 ALLWRIGHT CL. ESTATE ITEMS, ELECTRONICS, TOYS, 100’s of DVD’s. ETC. SAT. ONLY! MAY 10, 9-4

Love Your Family

Clearview Celebrations BURKINSHAW The family of Marion Burkinshaw would like you to join them celebrating her 80th Birthday.

Sat. May 17, 2014, 2 pm.

Pioneer’s Lodge 4324-46A Ave. Red Deer, AB No gifts please.

186 CORNETT DRIVE 1 DAY ONLY. Saturday, May 10th 9-3 Christmas, household appls., bike, many other items.

Eastview Estates 118 ELY CLOSE MAY 9/10 FrI. 3-8, Sat. 9-3 ESTATE SALE, Furniture, collectibles, quilting & knitting items, misc. Rain or Shine

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Sylvan Lake 4405 46 STREET CLOSE (Back Alley) May 8th, 1-7, May 9th 1-7 & May 10th 9-5 Hunting fishing, misc. household & much more.

Multi Family Garage Sale.

HUGE MOVING SALE 6 Malcolm Cres. Friday Antique Furniture & May 9th 2:00pm - 7:00pm Glassware.

Tools, Garden Sat May 10th 10:00am Tools, Flower Pots & 4:00pm Household items, Garden Furniture.

Books, CD’s DVD’s & More Lots of Household Furniture, No early birds please.

Housewares, Paintings & Prints.

Sat. 17th 10am - 6pm: Oriole Park Sun. 18th 10am to 6pm: Mon. 19th 10am to 2pm.

5 TH ANNUAL 3 Fern Glade Cres.

Openview Close Garage Sale. Sylvan Lake 403-887-3484 May 10 th. 9-4. Everything from collectibles, clothes, household & more.

Buying or Selling your home?

You can sell your guitar Check out Homes for Sale for a song... in Classifieds or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

Rosedale #83 REINHOLT AVE. May 8, 9 & 10, 9-8 Household and baby items.

EASY!

The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Red Deer Advocate want ad. Phone 309-3300.

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PERIOPARTNERS Dr. Patrick Pierce/ Dr. Janel Yu Require

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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, This position is responsible for assisting circulation we would love to meet you.

4619 48 Ave, Red Deer. customers by phone or in person & compiling reports Classifieds...costs so little for the mailroom.

Saves you so much!

The Red Deer Advocate has an entry level opening in their Circulation Dept. for a Customer Service Representative.

The successful candidate will possess: * Good telephone manner * Excellent communication skills * Basic Computer skills * Attention to detail * Ability to function in a fast-paced environment * A positive attitude Preference will be given to those with previous Approx. 12-20 hrs/week including weekend shifts.

Please submit your resume to: Red Deer Advocate 2950 Bremner Ave. Red Deer, T4R 1M9 Fax: 403-341-4772 Email: careers@ reddeeradvocate.com with CSR in subject line

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ADAM & EVE UNISEX In the Parkland Mall is seeking P/T / F/T HAIR STYLISTS Please drop off resume in person.

WE are looking for a F/T or P/T journeyman (60% commission with ticket) or apprentice hairstylist for busy family salon in Lacombe. Great wages and benefits packages.

Bring resume to Hairapy at Lacombe Center Mall

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ARAMARK at (Dow Prentiss Plant) about 20-25 minutes out of Red Deer needs hardworking, reliable, honest person w/drivers license, to work during shut down, $14/hr.

Fax resume w/ref’s to 403-885-7006 Attn: Val Black

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Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

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Full-Time/Part time Employment Opportunity Licensed Practical Nurse Panel Manager The Wolf Creek Primary Care Network is hiring Licenced Practical Nurses to work in medical clinics in Lacombe, Ponoka and Sylvan Lake. These are Monday to Friday positions with no shift work or weekends. The Panel Manager works in a one-on-one relationship with a family doctor. Goals include increasing efficiency in the family doctor’s office to improve access for patients, enhancing the patient’s primary care experience, and improving clinical outcomes and quality of life. The Panel Manager will be taught how to assist the physician and clinic to use information technology and healthcare knowledge to ensure that patients receive chronic and preventive care. The majority of Wolf Creek Panel Managers are Licensed Practical Nurses, however other health care professional will be considered for these positions.

Interested applicants should submit their resumes by May 23, 2014, to info@wolfcreekpcn.com or via fax to 403.782.5431.

The Wolf Creek Primary Care Network would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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CEDA HAS BEEN LOOKING FOR YOU! Our Pigging and Decoking team is currently looking for experienced Labourers and Operators for PERMANENT roles based out of Red Deer!

Please visit us at: www.cedagroup.com

NOW HIRING

Wise Intervention Services Inc. is now hiring: • Shop Technicians

We are looking for motivated individuals for shop positions to service oilfield downhole tools.

DRIVER/SWAMPER for a small knuckle picker.

Must have all oilfield tickets.

Room for advancement.

Fax resume to 403-342-1953

We offer competitive wages and benefits, opportunity for growth and working in town. Valid drivers license required.

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SILVERSTREAM PRODUCTION

Smaller testing company accepting resumes for all positions. Forward resume to: silverstreamoffice @gmail.com

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ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION

PROJECT MANAGER

LINE LOCATOR ASSISTANT

WorleyParsonsCord Ltd. is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Project Manager to work with our growing team at our Blackfalds Module Yard facility.

First Aid, H2S and PSTS, valid driver’s licence req’d.

Need to be physically fit.

Resume by fax 403-227-1398 or email info@accutechcanada.ca

The ideal candidate must be a results-driven, self-motivated journeyman electrician with 5 to 10 years’ experience in the industrial construction field. Must have prior experience in electrical estimating, project management experience and strong ability to interpret plans, specifications, drawings and documents related to engineering and construction.

LOCAL SERVICE CO. in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets.

Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475

The candidate will have the ability to complete quantity surveys in a unit rate environment and be highly organized and capable of working under tight timelines on overlapping projects. Must be available to work 50 hours/week (7am to 5:30pm Mon-Fri)

Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking exp’d FLOORHANDS & DERRICK HANDS

Would you like to become an Optician?

Locally based, home every night! Qualified applicants

Earn your Diploma in Optical Sciences at NAIT’s 2 year program

must have all necessary valid tickets for the position being applied for.

Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary and benefits package along with a steady work schedule.

Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 258-3197 or Mail to: Suite 5309, 333-96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3

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

Please call (403) 347-7889 EYEWEAR LIQUIDATORS 4924-59 Street, Red Deer, Alberta

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PARKLAND YOUTH HOMES SOCIETY Red Deer, Alberta Parkland Youth Homes is a non-profit, dynamic, learning organization that is passionate about providing quality service to youth and families in the Red Deer area. We are seeking qualified, motivated individuals to fill the following positions:

- TEAM LEADER (FULL TIME) - FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER (FULL TIME) - YOUTH & FAMILY COUNSELLORS (FULL TIME)

- YOUTH COUNSELLOR - RESIDENTIAL (FRI/SAT OVERNIGHTS)

- YOUTH COUNSELLORS (RELIEF) Please visit our website

www.parklandyouthhomes.ca Applicants are sincerely thanked in advance for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Competition closes when positions are filled.

NOW HIRING

Well Testing Personnel Experienced Supervisors & Operators Must have valid applicable tickets Email: lstouffer@ testalta.com

www.worleyparsonscord.ca

Resumes can be emailed to:

HR@parklandyouthhomes.ca Faxed to: 403-346-3225 or forwarded to: Human Resources Parkland Youth Homes Society 4920 54 St., Red Deer, AB, T4N 2G8

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Restaurant/ Hotel

Class 1 Driver/Operator’s in Fracturing, Coiled Tubing, N2, Cement & Acid f Supervisors in Fracturing and Coiled Tubing

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The Red Deer Advocate Classified is the community’s number-one information centre and marketplace.

It serves as the best single source for selling items, seeking jobs, finding housing, meeting new people and more.

• Helps lost pets find their families • Brings buyers and sellers together • Serves as a key resource for renters • Helps families find new homes • Puts individuals in touch with each other • Provides job seekers with career information • Serves as a great guide to garage sales • Makes selling and shopping simple

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank everyone for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

To place an ad, call 309-3300.

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To apply for the above positions, in confidence, please email or fax your resume and a copy of a current drivers abstract. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted.

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Apply in person or send resume to: Email:kfcjobsrd@yahoo.ca or Fax: (403) 341-3820

Specific job duties including but not limited to: • Clearly document all aspects of environment • Provide support for daily operational activities • Maintain & repair user PCs, printers & software • Install & support desktop and laptop hardware & operating system, which include Windows XP/Windows 7 • Support users in the use of applications such as Microsoft Office, Email, etc.

• Create user accounts in Windows AD, MS Exchange, etc.

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DEEP KNEADS MUSCLE THERAPY is looking for a Registered Massage Therapist for room rental.

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GASOLINE ALLEY LOCATION

JUNIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATOR

We have the right customers We have the right jobs We have the right equipment Are YOU the right fit?

Requirements: Valid Driver’s License H2S Alive Standard First Aid WHIMIS and/or CSTS or PST Pre-Access A&D Testing Ground Disturbance Level 11

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Heavy Equipment Operators & Labourers

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Lee Specialties Ltd designs and manufactures pressure control equipment, production logging tools, logging system and related equipment for the cased-hole wireline service industry.

Canyon Technical Services is a leader in the oilfield service industry, providing customized fracturing and pressure pumping solutions to oil and gas producers across the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. At Canyon, our employees are ‘Champions’, dedicated to fulfilling our Vision of “improving the industry one job at a time” - our ‘Champions’ have made Canyon one of the most sought-after providers in our industry. If you are looking for a career within a leading organization that promotes Integrity, Relationships, Innovation and Success, then Canyon is looking for you! Canyon is preparing for an extremely busy 2014/2015 and are looking for qualified employees.

We are currently recruiting for:

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for more information.

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TR3 Energy is at the forefront of reclamation and remediation in the oil & gas industry

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Oilfield

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Is looking for experienced to start immed.

Experience in fluid hauling and oil field fluid products would be an asset.

Good Verbal, Writing, Texting and Computer skills are a must.

Company vehicle is negotiable, benefits, above avg. salary and great atmosphere.

Clean Class 1 drivers license c/w abstract.

Completed Basic Training Courses.

Fax Resume w/all tickets and Driver’s Abstract to 403-346-3112 or email to roger@fluidexperts.com

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Bearspaw currently has a position in our Stettler field operations for an intermediate oil and gas operator. Applicants must have experience as a heavy duty mechanic or journeyman instrument mechanic and possess strong mechanical skills, be quick learners, motivated and hard working and live or be willing to relocate within a 20 minute commute to workplace location. This position offers a challenging work environment, attractive benefits with competitive pay and significant room for promotion.

Please submit resumes

Busy architecture firm is seeking an experienced draftsperson with proficient Revit skills.

Excellent working environment and benefits.

Logistics Coordinator

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TOPLINE OILFIELD HAULING

is a busy & growing oilfield trucking company looking for EXPERIENCED SWAMPERS Successful candidates will receive top wages & benefits on site and in shop. Oilfield tickets are an asset.

Please forward all resumes to: topline@telus.net

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Oilfield

Fluid Experts Ltd.

Wise is a leading oilfield services provider that is committed to Quality and Safety excellence. By empowering positive attitudes, beliefs, perceptions and values, our employees care for the success of one another.

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NEEDED Office Administrator at Coldwell Banker OnTrack Realty: Looking for a skilled individual who has the ability to think on their feet, learn fast, multi-task and provide a pleasant working environment for Realtors. Duties include but are not limited to: Answering phones/office emails, paging system, social media updates, fax, assist Realtors with technical & computer problems, office and online scheduling, update website info. host & complete itinerary for weekly meetings, organizing events, set up webinars.

Please email resume to Realestate@ OntrackRedDeer.com or fax resume to Attention Lindsay @ 403-347-7930 or drop it off at Unit G 2085 50 Ave, Red Deer

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Individualized Supports Coordinator

Daily The Red Deer Advocate Daily The publishes Red Deer Advocate advertisements from companies and corporations and associations from across Canada seeking personnel for long term placements.

This position is responsible for the overall daily coordination & monitoring of support services provided to a number of individuals within their homes & the community as well as providing direct supports.

A post-secondary diploma in Disability & Community Studies or relevant field is preferred & a minimum of three years experience, (a combination of relevant training & experience may be considered). Knowledge / experience with a variety of disabling conditions, challenging behaviours, support strategies, providing personal care & the ability to provide physical assistance are required.

Strong leadership, communication, organizational, interpersonal, & problem solving skills are essential to this position.

Travel within the city & surrounding area is required so a driver’s license & vehicle are necessary.

At this point the position will involve approximately 25 hours per week, but is expected to be a full time position in the very near future. You should be prepared and available to work shiftwork, weekends as well as be on call.

CALL:

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Salary range: $17.68 - $23.04 per hour Direct Resumes/Applications to C.A.R.S. #101 - 5589 47 St. Red Deer, AB T4N 1S1 Fax 346-8015 Email: markw@carsrd.org

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RAMADA INN & SUITES req’s. Permanent Room Attendants. Exp. not nec. will train. Approx. 35 - 40 hrs/wk. Rate: $12.75 $14/hr. Duties incl’d but not limited to: vacuuming, dusting, washing floors, making beds, empty trash, disinfecting & cleaning bathrooms. Performance based bonus program.

Must be fluent with verbal l& written English, be physically fit. Applicants may apply in person at 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer T4P 3T5 or fax 403-342-4433 or email: info@ramadareddeer.com

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Looking for room attendants F/T & P/T, P/T breakfast bar hostess.

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Will train. Drop off resume or email: cheri.arthur2@ hilton.com No phone calls.

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The Tap House Pub & Grill req’s full and part time cooks. Apply with resume at 1927 Gaetz Avenue between 2-5 pm.

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D & D VEHICLES SALES RENTAL & LEASING REQUIRES A SALES CONSULTANT. 2 month guarantee salary.

Competitive commission.

342 Laura Ave. Red Deer 403-358-5888 Email: joelv@ddsales.com GRATIAE is seeking 5 Retails Sales reps selling skin & body care products in Parkland Mall 4747 67th St. Red Deer, $12.10/hr + bonus & comm.

F/T - P/T No Exp. Req’d.

Email resumes: gratiaereddeersr@ gmail.com

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Is looking for F/T SALESPERSON. Mon. - Fri. 8-5. Job requirements will be: quoting jobs, dealing with walk in clients, phone sales, scheduling and customer service. Very competitive wages and benefit package. Fax resumes to: 403-343-1325

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Trades

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SOAP Stories is seeking 5 retail sales reps. Selling soap & bath products. $12.10 hr + bonus & commission.

F/T & P/T. No exp. req’d.

Parkland Mall 4747 67 St. Red Deer. email resume to premierjobrd@gmail.com

Engineer / Designer A busy manufacturing oilfield company is looking for a full time Mechanical Engineer/Designer.

This position will involve the design and product development of Oilfield Equipment. Duties will include the design of equipment using 3D CAD, shop testing prototypes and support to manufacturing for existing products.

This positions requires individuals with a strong mechanical aptitude.

SolidWorks experience is an asset. Individuals with creativity, attention to detail and an interest in working with equipment are preferred.

Starting wage is based on knowledge and†experience.

Only eligible candidates will be contacted.

Send Resumes to: resume @nexusengineering.ca or fax 403.347.3393

Sales & Distributors

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SOAP Stories is seeking 5 F/T - P/T Beauty Treatment O/P, selling soap & bath products $14.55/hr. + bonus & comm. Beauty cert. req’d. Location Parkland Mall - 4747 67th St. Red Deer. email premierjobrdbto@ gmail.com

Trades

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Trades

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Trades

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2 EXP. ROOFERS. Must have drivers licence.

403-341-9208 or 403-346-2822 after hours.

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ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION FIELD TECHNICIAN

If you have Electrical and Instrumentation skills, an appreciation for accurate drawings and like to work with people, we have a job opportunity for you.

Key activities include visiting Field Offices and Facilities, collecting E & I information, Redlining and Creating E & I and Mechanical drawings. At our Red Deer facility you will assist Wolf Creek Public our drafters in producing Schools accurate, easy to read invites applications for the drawings for our clients. following position: Qualifications Include: • Journeyman Electrician Teacher, Ponoka Ticket Secondary Campus • Instrumentation dual ticket is a definite asset For further specifics on the • Field Experience above position, please visit • Thorough understanding Wolf Creek Public Schools’ of oil and gas processes website at www.wolfcreek and equipment .ab.ca, or contact the Please visit our website at Division Office at www.crimtech.com 403-783-3473. for more information and email your resume to: careers@crimtech.com

Teachers/ Tutors

Truckers/ Drivers

CENTRAL AB based trucking company requires

Owner Operators & Company Drivers

in AB. Home the odd night.

Weekends off. Late model tractor pref. 403-586-4558 CLASS 1 or 3 drivers req’d for moving equipment.

Resumes to be dropped off at Key Towing. 4083-78 St. Cres. Red Deer.

F/T TRUCK drivers req’d.

Minimum Class 5 with air and clean abstract. Exp. preferred. In person to Key Towing 4083-78 St. Cres.

Red Deer.

SEMI RETIRED? SPRING BREAK UP? Seasonal drivers req’d. for local fertilizer dellivery.

Clean Class 3 license req’d., AG exp. an asset.

Call 403-588-0956.

EMAIL: pat@benaltoag.com

GREAT OPPORTUNITY Afternoon Shifts for CNC Lead Hand / Supervisor and Operators

TRUCKERS

Busy road construction company looking for Class 1, Class 3, and winch truck drivers. Work is throughout Alberta. Must have at least 3 yr’s exp. Fax resume to 403-309-0489

Nexus Engineering is currently looking for Afternoon shift Lead hand/supervisor and Misc. operators.

Help Duties include, ensuring Journeyman Heavy production flow on Mazak Are You Friendly Duty Mechanic C.N.C lathe and mills, to fill its afternoon shift. We & Outgoing? trouble shooting, offer Comprehensive min 1 years experience as Compensation package Like Meeting New People? a lead hand/supervisor that includes: Full paid Would you like to... in a machine shop. benefits, Deferred profit Get back into the workWe offer competitive wages, sharing, Competitive force when children start company paid benefits and Wage, and RRSP proschool? Get extra spenda RRSP matching plan. gram. Applicant must ing money after retirement?

Please forward resumes maintain a Heavy Duty Work around your family’s to: resume Mechanic Journeyman busy schedule? Get to know @nexusengineering.ca ticket, a Valid CVIP your community better? inspection license, strong JOURNEYMAN or Set down your own hours? interpersonal and commuGET PAID?!!

4th Yr. Apprentice nication skills as well as Welcome Wagon is Plumber/Gas Fitter organization skills. Willing Now Hiring req’d for small shop in to work in a team atmosApply online at Westaskiwin area. phere, ability to work www.iamlovingit.ca Competitive wages & independently, maintain or call 1-866-627-6070 health plan. safe work habits and keep Submit resumes to: work area clean. Own tools wph@xplornet.ca required. If this position or fax to: 780-312-2889 interests you please email or call 780-387-6087 your resume to jgoltz@wsii.ca or fax LOOKING for Framers/ 403-340-0894. carpenters 403-357-9816 CLEANERS F/T Comm/ OK TIRE & AUTO Res, physically fit, $14/hr.

SERVICE Reply to: Ascent Cleaning Red Deer North Services RR4, Box 4, Site 7147 50 Ave. 3 Lacombe, AB T4L 2N4 3 - 4 yr. or Licenced DISPATCHER REQ’D. Automotive Technician Knowledge of Red Deer to join our team in 5 bay and area is essential. shop. Service passenger Verbal and written vehicles and light trucks.

C & C COATINGS in communication skills are Customer Satisfaction our Innisfail is seeking F/T req’d.

Send resume by fax #1 Priority!

Please fax or Sandblasters and Painters to 403-346-0295 email resume to: exp. with Endura an asset.

403-346-8186 Competitive wages and EMF NUTRITION alok@telus.net benefits. Fax resume to: RED DEER BRANCH 403-227-1165.

PAINTER F/T is HIRING!! We are looking Commercial/Residential to fill two positions: PackBrush/Roll Application. aging Operator (Bagger) Exp. req’d. Vehicle req’d.

Shipper/Receiver. Please Contact Drew at CCL visit our website for more 403-596-1829 details: www.emf-nutrition Case IH Equipment Dealer .com Apply by May 12th, in Olds is now accepting 2014 Email: hr@ applications for a full time emf-nutrition.com Counter Person or Mail/person: 4747-60th St. Red Deer, Alberta Shipper/Receiver.

Fax: 204.233.7245 Farming background and apprenticeship is an asset.

Pressure Control FLEET BRAKE Applicant must be reliable, Assembler PARTS & SERVICE self motivated Technician Canada’s premier fleet and team oriented.

Nexus is currently seeking specialist has an immediate a mechanical individual to opening for a WE OFFER: perform assembly & • Competitive Wages SERVICE WRITER testing of all BOP’s and • Annual Work boot refor our Red Deer location.

Pressure Control imbursement The successful candidate Equipment.

Duties • RRSP Plan will have the following: include heavy lifting, • Health & Dental Benefits * Good knowledge of manual labour, operating package Medium and Heavy duty forklift and overtime as • Sick Days truck and trailer repair. necessary. We offer a • Bonus Plan available * Suspension, brake and competitive wage, benefi ts • Continuous professional electrical repair exp. and RRSP plan. training in house and * Knowledge of Karmac Experience is not off-site would be an asset. mandatory, but a definite * Great people skills.

• Friendly work environment asset. Email resume to * Ability to work with resume@ If you are looking for a reminimum supervision nexusengineering.ca warding career with a * A great attitude successful and growing or- QUICKLINE CRANE INC. We offer above average ganization, wages, a comprehensive in Blackfalds then forward your resume to: benefi t program and a safe is looking for a environment. Please MOBILE CRANE & work FUTURE AG INC. apply in confidence to: HOISTING OPERATOR Box 489 Fleet Brake Parts & with experience.

Red Deer, AB T4N 5G1 Service 4841-78 St. Red Must be a minimum third Fax: 403-342-0396 Deer, AB T4P 1N5 Fax: year apprentice & have Email: hr@futureag.ca 403-340-0888 or email good knowledge of truck your resume to: CLASS 3 DRIVER/ mount & all terrain cranes. tcarriere@fleetbrake.com Competitive salaries EQUIPMENT OPERATOR includes benefits.

FLEET BRAKE req’d immed. Local work, Must have a Class 1 license. PARTS & SERVICE need drivers abstract.

Please submit all resumes Fax resume to 403-986-8142 Canada’s premier fleet by email to: specialist has an immediate kyle@quicklinecrane.com GOODMEN opening for a ROOFING LTD. PARTS DRIVER SHOP & PORTABLE Requires for our Red Deer location.

Welding Business in The successful candidate Lacombe looking for B SLOPED ROOFERS will have the following: Pressure or Journeyman LABOURERS * Exceptional customer Welders for local work. & FLAT ROOFERS service skills Only reliable need apply. *Ability to work with Call Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 4:30 Valid Driver’s Licence minimum supervision 403-318-9445 preferred. Fax or email * A great attitude info@goodmenroofing.ca SHOP HELP AND/OR * Knowledge of city and or (403)341-6722 APPRENTICE MECHANIC surrounding areas.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! REQUIRED IMMED. * Clean drivers abstract Truck exp. preferred.

We offer above average 8:30-5. 15 miles wages, a comprehensive East of Blackfalds. benefit program and a safe Fax: 403-784-2330 work environment. Please Phone: 403-784-3811 apply in confidence to: Fleet Brake Parts & SHUNDA Service 4841-78 St. Red Deer, AB T4P 1N5 Fax: CONSTRUCTION 403-340-0888 or email Requires Full Time your resume to: Carpenters tcarriere@fleetbrake.com Are you tired of working Weekends? Looking for that work/life balance. BFI Canada Inc. is looking for a

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& 2nd to 4th Yr. Apprentices

Netook Construction Ltd. is a heavy equipment contractor based out of Olds, Alberta.

IS HIRING!

We are seeking a

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

We are currently seeking the following to join our team in Blackfalds for all shifts: - CONCRETE FINISHERS - CARPENTERS - GENERAL LABOURERS Top wages paid based on experience. Full Benefits and Uniform Package included.

Visit our website for more detailed job descriptions at

with 5-10 years’ experience working with on-off road earthworks equipment.

or email: hr@eaglebuilders.ca.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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www.eaglebuilders.ca Applicants are able to apply online or fax resume to 403-885-5516 ATTN: Human Resources

We require: Caterpillar and Komatsu experience, strong diagnostic and electrical experience, knowledge with Electronic Technician and SIS programs. Successful candidates must be able to work independently in a busy environment, be flexible and work well with others. Driver’s license, H2S Alive, First Aid/CPR are required. A dual heavy equipment and automotive ticket is an asset.

Candidates must go through pre-employment drug testing.

Qualified applicants please apply by email at careers@netook.ca or fax to (403) 556-6231.

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Competitive Wages & Benefits.

Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca STAIR MANUFACTURER Req’s F/T workers to build stairs in Red Deer shop.

MUST HAVE basic carpentry skills. Salary based on skill level. Benefits avail. Apply in person at 100, 7491 Edgar Industrial Bend. email: earl707@telus.net. and/or fax 403-347-7913

Truckers/ Drivers

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BRICAR CONTRACTING now hiring EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 DRIVERS. Please fax resumes to 403-347-6296

GAETZ SOUTH F/T MEAT CUTTER F/T PRODUCE CLERK Full benefits, staff incentives. Apply within.

GAETZ SOUTH

P/T FRONT END STAFF Staff incentives.

Apply within.

NOW HIRING P/T Blackfalds Esso in Blackfalds.

Cashier & Food Attendant.

Drop off resume or email.

No phone calls. hyhy0419@hotmail.com

RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, May 10, 2014 D7

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Oilfield Weed Sprayer required. Submit resume to Ranger Resource Service by fax 403-227-5099, email cdsprung@telus.net or call Cory 403-304-8201.

PLACE an ad in Central Alber ta LIFE and reach over 100,000 potential buyers. 309-3300.

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LABOUR

Busy road construction company looking for Labours. Work is throughout Alberta. Must have a Class 5 license. Fax resume to 403-309-0489 LAUNDRY PERSON Responsible for all in-house laundry for our rental inventory.

Clean, press and store different fabrics.

Must be physically fit and well organized. $13/hour plus benefits.

Apply in person, fax 403-347-7066 or email: sales@parklandrentals.com

GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR Joffre Plant

Ferus Inc. specializes in the production, storage, and supply of liquid nitrogen (N2), liquid carbon dioxide (CO2), liquid natural gas (LNG), and compressed natural gas (CNG) for the energy industry in both Canada and the USA. Ferus has a great corporate culture with an excellent work/ home life balance, strong team atmosphere and encourages through support the development of their employees for future growth.

Ferus requires a General Maintenance and Repair worker to join our production maintenance team. This position will be based out of our Joffre production office with some occasional travel to other facilities within western Canada. The ideal candidate will be open and honest with the ability to work individually as well as within groups.

The candidate will be responsible for: • General maintenance and repair activities throughout the production facilities as assigned by supervisor.

• Performing preventative and break down maintenance of storage vessels and other equipment.

• Scheduling and Supervising 3rd party contractors when required. Assisting with planning of turnarounds and other maintenance activities.

• Assisting specialized trades when required.

The ideal candidate would require a mix of the following skills and abilities: • Basic knowledge and experience with pipefitting or piping systems.

• Basic knowledge and experience with carpentry. Ability to operate light duty industrial equipment. Basic knowledge and experience with plumbing and building mechanical systems an asset but not required.

• Ability to weld and perform non-code regulated tasks an asset but not required.

Basic knowledge of electrical and instrumentation an asset but not required.

• Knowledge in computer based maintenance systems an asset but not required.

• Basic computer skills.

• Ability to travel within Canada and the USA. • Both written and verbal communication skills • Current H2S Alive & First Aid certification an asset.

• Current Class 5 Drivers License.

• Willing and able to accept occasional after hours support calls.

SAFETYNET SECURITY is looking for motivated and professional security officers to work on a local construction project.

Applicants must have valid Alberta Security License and the ability to perform foot patrol on a complex construction site.

Competitive wages and additional training provided. For inquiry please contact Les Walker 403-236-4884 email: leswalker@ safetynetsecurity.ca SOURCE ADULT VIDEO requires mature P/T help Fri & Sat. Graveyard Shift.

11 pm -7 am. Fax resume to: 403-346-9099 or drop off to: 3301-Gaetz Avenue

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24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

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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.

CALL:

309-3300 To Place Your Ad In The Red Deer Advocate Now!

(across from Totem) (across from Rona North)

Advocate Opportunities

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Send resumes to careers@netook.ca or Fax 1-403-556-6231. Candidates must go through preemployment drug testing.

Pidherney’s is busy and requires the following:

SCRAPER OPERATORS

Earthworks Division

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Assets include push pull experience, grade knowledge and the ability to work well with others.

Pidherney’s offers: • Top wages paid based on knowledge & experience • Benefit package • Career advancement opportunities Fax resume to Human Resources

403-845-5370

or E-mail: hr@pidherneys.com

INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351

Contractors

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AREDAN Renos Fencing, decks, finish work, bsmt. developments, drywall, landscaping, sheds. Red Deer 780-788-9522 Payne27@hotmail.com

CONCRETE???

Catering exclusively to the needs of men with physical challenges. 587-877-7399

Handyman Services

1200

ATT’N: Are you looking for help on small jobs around the house or renovate your bathroom, painting or flooring, and roof snow removal?

Call James 403-341-0617

Misc.

Services

CENTRAL PEST CONTROL LTD. Comm/res.

Locally owned. BBB member.

403-373-6182 cpest@shaw.ca

Moving & Storage

1300

MOVING? Boxes? Appls. removal. 403-986-1315

Yard Care

Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info **********************

TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 403-314-4300

SECOND 2 NONE Aerate, de-patch lawns, spring clean up. Free est. 403-302-7778

Moving & Storage

1300

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FANTASY MASSAGE

Eavestroughing

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VII MASSAGE #7,7464 Gaetz Ave. Pampering at its BEST! 403-986-6686 Entertainment Come in and see why we are the talk DANCE LESSONS. Wedding of the town. or Social. 403-396-2821 www.viimassage.biz Info at www.acda.ca

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Escorts

1165

TAHNEE 392-0891 *BUSTY* INDEPENDENT w/own car

Painters/ Decorators

1310

MASSAGE ABOVE ALL JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161 Free Est. 403-872-8888

VELOX EAVESTROUGH Cleaning & Repairs.

Reasonable rates. 340-9368

Misc.

Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666

Cooper Cl., Carter Cl., Connaught Cres., Churchill Cl. area $195/mo.

LAUREL TRUDGEON Residential Painting and Colour Consultations.

403-342-7801.

Seniors’ Services

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HELPING HANDS

ROTOTILLING, power raking, aerating & grass cutting. Reasonable rates. 403-341-4745

SPRING CLEANUPS: Aerate, power rake, edge, first mow. Weekly mowing.

Irish Green Yard Care 403-341-6620

THE ROTOTILLER GUY Garden Rototilling & Yard Prep. 403-597-3957

Home Supports for Seniors.

Est 1999. Cooking, cleaning, companionship. At home or facility. Call 403-346-7777 JOB HUNTING? Read the for information.

Classifieds. 309-3300.

NEW Liz Arden NY nail polish, lip gloss, 12 eye shadows, 2 blush, 1 Croc cosmetic bag, great Mother’s Day gift $195 value, asking $75 403-227-2976

Household Furnishings

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WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275

Garden Supplies

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17” CRAFTSMAN rear tine rototiller. 8.5 HP 2 yrs old. $575. 403-346-7856 ROTOTILLER 5 HP. as is. $60. 403-314-0804

Stereos TV's, VCRs

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27” T.V; stand and wall unit. $200. 403-346-2073 RECORD PLAYER WITH SPEAKERS. Asking $150.

Good cond. 403-341-4650 Call between 10 am & noon, otherwise please lv msg.

Advocate Opportunities

Advocate Opportunities

PENHOLD SPRINGBROOK Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

RED DEER ADVOCATE Six days per week.

Delivery by 6:30 a.m.

Papers arrive at your home and are ready to deliver.

Phone 403-314-4316 * Adults * Youths * Seniors * Carriers are Needed to Deliver Central Alberta Life afternoons & evenings one day per week

INNISFAIL The papers arrive ready to deliver.

NO COLLECTING!

Phone 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

* Adults * Youths * Seniors *

Carriers are Needed to Deliver Red Deer Express * Flyers * Sunday Life afternoons & evenings 3 days per week

WESTPARK SUBDIVISION 35 Street 37 Street 41 St. Cres 58 Ave. Welton Cres.

Westpark Cres.

36 Street 38 St. Close 57A Ave. Warwick Drive Wiltshire Pl. Wiltshire Dr.

Phone 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

* Adults * Youths * Seniors *

CLEARVIEW AREA

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Now Open

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Friday Forward ONLY 3 DAYS A WEEK in CLEARVIEW RIDGE AREA

TIRED of waiting? Call Renovation Rick, Jack of all trades. Handier than 9 men. 587-876-4396

We’ll do it all...

Massage Call E.J. Construction Therapy Jim 403-358-8197 or DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 FENCES & DECKS International ladies 403-352-4034 SIDING, Soffit, Fascia and custom cladding. Call Specials. 11 a.m.-3 a.m.

Dean @ 403-302-9210.

Private back entry. 403-341-4445

Allsop Drive, Alton Street, & Atkins Close also Allison Cres. also Archer & Austin Drive MORRISROE AREA

JUNK/TREE REMOVAL, Yard/Care 403-358-1614

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GARDENS ROTOTILLED 304-7250

CONCRETE forming equipment Dura-Form 4’ x 2’, 5’x2’, 7’x2’, 8’ x 2’, lots of inside corners and fillers, most of forms are in cages. To view call Randy 403-843-1099 cell 587-679-2334. For pics and detailed equipt. list email: thepelletiers@ xplornet.ca

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COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE 6’-20’ , all equipment for digging, basketing, hauling & planting.

Also have 74” truck mount tree spade. J/V TREE FARM. John 403-350-6439 or Gary 403-391-1406 TREES: Windbreak, privacy screen, white spruce trees 5’-7’ delivered & planted $60 ea. on 25 or more. 20+ yrs experience (780)778-0223.

stuff

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Building Supplies

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3 days per week, no weekends

classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

ANTIQUE OAK TABLE & 4 CHAIRS Great condition, Has leaf, $1600 o.b.o.

403-396-5516

Garden Supplies

1630

CARRIERS NEEDED

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300

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BIRCH SHELF UNITS 16x32x90, $60.

16x32x96, $40.

403-782-7439 EquipmentCHINA Cabinet, cherry Jenner Cres. & Heavy wood $185. o.b.o.

Judd Close.

403-346-4926 TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, office, well site or COFFE table, octagon with Call Joanne 2 end tables, glass tops. storage. Skidded or 403-314-4308 $75.; Chesterfield, wheeled. Call 347-7721. for more info flowered pastels, $100. good cond. Best offer on both. 403-346-4926 Tools COUCH 3 seater, exc. cond, green, $75; Dragon TABLE SAW, 9” Delta space heater Beaver, with cast iron $25 403-348-1905 table & wing, 3 - 9” COUCH, chair, Lazy Boy blades, 2 are Freud, on $200. 403-346-2073 stand with castors. $150.

403-358-5465 DRESSER, desk and chair CLASSIFICATIONS $200. 403-346-2073 1500-1990 FLORAL LOVE SEAT, good cond. $75.

Firewood 2 BAR STOOLS $20/ea.

STANDING LAMP, $10.

Antiques AFFORDABLE WHITE WOODEN TABLE, & Art with maple top, Homestead Firewood 29.5” x 47”, 25” high, $20.

Spruce & Pine - Split SMALL CHEST FRIDGE, ANTIQUE Dining Room Suite. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 18”x17”, 18” deep, $40.

Table, 4 chairs & 1 captain 403-346-2346 chair. Side board, China LOGS cabinet. Solid oak. Approx. Semi loads of pine, spruce, TABLE & 4 chairs, round 110 yrs old. Exc. cond. tamarack, poplar. with leaf, will sit 10-12 $4500 obo. 403-391-8691 Price depends on location. people, cherry wood, Lil Mule Logging $150. o.b.o. 403-346-4926 403-318-4346

FOR FLYERS, FRIDAY FORWARD & EXPRESS

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

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JOHNSTONE CROSSING

Please forward resume to: Red Deer Advocate, Attention Doug Sibbet 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9 Email: dsibbet@reddeeradvocate.com Fax: 403-341-4772

1000-1430

Escorts

CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery 3 days per week.

NO WEEKENDS!!

The hours for this position would be Monday to Friday, working every 6th Saturday, 7.5 hours a day, with start times at 10 a.m. or earlier.

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Call Joanne 403-314-4308 for more info

The candidate should have an outgoing personality, along with the ability to multi task.

This should be complimented with excellent written and oral presentation skills. The position requires very good organization skills, the ability to work independently and in a group setting.

For this position you must have good computer skills, a valid driver’s license with good driving record.

A company car may be available during working hours.

The candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check.

You must have a current driver’s licence and safety tickets which include H2S Alive, First Aid/CPR, Ground Disturbance Level 2 (Standard 201), and CSTS. Also, hiring drivers with Class 1 license with equipment hauling and/or gravel truck experience.

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The candidate would be responsible for the recruitment of carriers for delivery of Advocate, EMC and CAL routes by various methods incorporated by the Circulation Department.

This would include telephone calls, distribution of recruitment flyers, posters, networking, group presentations, advertising, use of social media, along with various other methods.

The position would require interviewing, screening and signing up carriers for delivery, along with cold calling.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

Antiques & Art

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For morning delivery of the ADVOCATE Delivery by 6:30 a.m.

6 days/week in:

Full Time, 37.5 hours a week. $14.67/hr. to $20.39/hr.

Depending Experience

(dozers, excavators, graders, scrapers, skidsteers, rubber tire hoe) and labourers for upcoming work.

1 -888-879-6125 or email humanresources@ferus.ca by June 1, 2014

Advocate Opportunities

CARRIER SUPERVISOR

We are taking resumes for experienced

If you are interested in working in a positive and dynamic environment, please fax resume to:

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Summer Receptionist Veterinary Hospital Openings. Local Red Deer Kennel Assistant company looking for apRequired pointment setters during Duties for this position our busy season. Ideal for include the care of the students or someone hospitalized animal, cleaning searching for Part-Time. kennels and hospital, Competitive pay with incentives. Must be available assisting technologists with animal restraints and Sundays. Located downtreatments. Requirements town. Call 403-755-8163 leave message for Mitch. for this position are a love for animals, have a positive attitude and excellent work ethic. The position would be a perfect part time position THE Red Deer Public for student(s) School District Monday to Friday 4-6pm.

Invites applications for the Please submit resume position of: attention to HR Manager Educational Assistant.

Dr. Dagmar Schouten, Location:To Be Determined either in person at This is 15-30 hour weekly CEDARWOOD position. The suitable VETERINARY HOSPITAL candidates will provide 7644 50th Ave. Red Deer assistance to a visually or email impaired student in dschouten72@gmail.com kindergarten.Desirable before May 23, 2014. qualifications: Braille Training, Applicants should possess an Educational Assistant certificate or Early Childhood Development diploma, Non-violent Crisis The easy way to find a Intervention certificate would be an asset, and buyer for items you want to Toileting and lifting will be sell is with a Red Deer required. For more Advocate want ad. Phone information about the Red 309-3300.

Deer Public School District, visit our web site at: www. rdpsd.ab.ca Applications received by 12:00 noon on Employment Training May 20, 2014 will be assured of careful consideration.

Applications should be directed to: TRAINING CENTRE humanresources@rdpsd.

OILFIELD TICKETS ab.ca.

Industries #1 Choice!

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Netook Construction Ltd. is looking to hire for their upcoming season.

Ferus offers • A competitive compensation package including a competitive base salary, bonus incentive plan • An excellent Benefits Package, including a Group RSP Savings Plan.

We thank you for your interest, however only those applicants considered for the position will be contacted.

RENTAL STORE requires an employee for counter sales. Must have equipment and small engine knowledge. Retail and parts inventory experience are assets.

Must be physically fit. Full time position with OT in busy season. sales@ parklandrentals.com or fax 403-347-7066

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Now hiring SUMMER HELP in your local city/town. Flexible schedule, $17.00 base rate-ofpay, cust. sales/service, no experiencerequired, training provided, conditions apply. Visit www.vmcanada .ca/rda or call 403-755-6711 to APPLY NOW!

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Carriers are Needed to Deliver Central Alberta Life afternoons & evenings one day per week

East end of Cosgrove Cres. $73/mo.

SPRINGBROOK

MOUNTVIEW AREA

The papers arrive ready to deliver.

Spruce Drive $62/mo.

ALSO 43 Ave to 46 Ave, between 35 St. & 37 St. $82/mo.

ALSO Springbett Drive & 44 Ave., 37 St. area $51/mo.

ALSO 42 Ave area between 35 & 39 St. $62/mo.

ALSO 43 Ave & 43 A Ave between 37 & 39 St. & one block of 43 Ave, and one block of 35 ST. $101/mo.

ALSO 41 Ave between 36 & 38 St. $68/mo.

Call Jamie 403-314-4306

NO COLLECTING! Phone 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

INNISFAIL Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

RED DEER ADVOCATE Six days per week.

Delivery by 6:30 a.m.

Papers arrive at your home and are ready to deliver.

Phone 403-314-4316

D8 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, May 10, 2014 Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

STERIO SYSTEM, 3 disc-CD, AM, FM, Cassette, $35. 403-346-2346

Misc. for Sale

Wedding Supplies

1910

18 SPD. adult Rialto Ultima bike, black, all terrain $150; heirloom crochet table cloth, rectangular $50 403-346-2070

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Houses For Sale

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

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

Horses

2140

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

Grain, Feed Hay

Roommates Wanted

3080

FURN. ROOM, use of full house, utils. & internet all incl. $475. 403-506-1907

2190

3 AFRICAN VIOLETS, Rooms Christmas Cactus $5/ea, RV camping mat 13’ x 9’ For Rent $75, CRAFTSMAN seat for TIMOTHY & Brome square bales, great for horses, apriding mower $30, BIG bdrm. own bathroom, prox. 60 lbs. put up dry SLIPPERS (Isotoner) new house privileges all inclusive and covered, $5/bale $15 403-342-7460 Sylvan area. 403-887-2798 + WIFI $550. 403-302-2024 CROSMAN AIR GUN, 3578 shooters kit, uses .177 caliber copperhead pellets w/4” & 8” barrels.

ROOM, all utils. and cable $60. 403-755-2760 incld, $450/mo.

403-506-3277 Electric BBQ & Cover $25.

Deck Table & Chairs $35.

4 Resin Chairs $20.

CLASSIFICATIONS Oval Table Arborite Top $5.

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 2 Metal Tool Boxes & WANTED • 3250-3390 Offices some tools - all for $20.

27” Toshba TV $20.

Vtech Cordless Answering 2000 SQ.FT. OFFICE, Houses/ Machine $5.

4836 51 Street.

Please call 403-358-7678 Duplexes Parking is avail. $2400/mo.

403-343-9300 FISHER AIR TIGHT 1200 SQ.FT. Bungalow.

WOOD BURNING STOVE. Michener Hill area. 4 bdrm., Ideal for small home, 2 bath, garage. Close to cottage or garage. $200. downtown, convenience 403-782-7439 DOWNTOWN, main flr. stores & walking trails.

400 sq. ft. approx. $1300/mo/d.d.

403-302-3039 KING Navy duvet cover & 403-358-4131, 598-4131 Queen green duvet cover FRESHLY painted 3 bdrm. $25 ea. 403-346-2070 duplex close to schools, KOOLATRON cooler, $60 ; fenced yard, 4 appls, NO ladies black leather biker PETS, ref’s, rent $1200 + Mobile utils. DD jacket, small, exc. cond.

Lot $1000 403-346-3179 $50, to give away 21” color tv, 403-347-0325 PADS $450/mo.

LAWNMOWER - gas $50. Condos/ Brand new park in Lacombe.

BBQ - small propane $50. Townhouses Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., CAR SEAT WARMER 2 bath. As Low as $75,000.

- new - $20.

Down payment $4000. Call GLENWOOD VILLAGE JUMPER CABLES - $20. at anytime. 403-588-8820 3 bdrm. condo. 5 appls., 403-346-4811 fenced yard, 1.5 bath, 2 parking stalls. June 1.

OLD COUNTRY ROSE CHINA. $1100 rent/d.d. Small pet As well as 12 collector ok. 403-342-0976 WANTED: family with own plates Call 403-887-2428 mobile home to live on farm.

SEIBEL PROPERTY 10 SINGER SEWING min. north of Sylvan Lake www.seibelprperty.com MACHINE with cabinet, $75. & 25 min. from Red Deer.

Ph: 403-304-7576 403-346-2070 403-255-1627 or 701-1235 or 403-347-7545 WINE making equipment 6 locations in Red Deer $75; Coleman dbl. high ~ Halman Heights queen size air bed w/elec. ~ Riverfront Estates pump $45, 2 golf carts w/2 ~ Westpark bags $15/pair. ~ Kitson Close 403-343-2618 ~ Kyte & Kelloway Cres.

WOODEN boot jack $15, 3 ~ Holmes St. S.D. $1000 shelf brackets 9” x 11”, 13” Rent $1195 to $1445 x 10” $1.50/ea, 2 heavy 3 bdrm. townhouses, metal brackets 8 1/2” will CLASSIFICATIONS hold 11”-12” board 2/$8, 5’ 1.5 bath, 4 & 5 appls., blinds, x 9 1/2” wide shelf $5, 4 lrg. balconies, absolutely 4000-4190 sets fancy shelf brackets no pets. N/S, no utils. incl.

References required. $6/set, 4 sets fancy brackets 3” x 4” $2/set, 24” SOUTHWOOD PARK standards w/4 brackets $4, 3110-47TH Avenue, Realtors 9-6” brackets for single standard $2, four 8” brack- 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, & Services generously sized, 1 1/2 ets $2, 10 12” white baths, fenced yards, brackets for single standards, $10, 4 chrome full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. bathroom toothbrush and glass holders, wall mount www.greatapartments.ca $10, ice scraper $8, 2/3 bag of oil-dri all purpose 4 Plexes/ absorbent $8, 25 legal size file folder holder $10, 4 tv 6 Plexes trays and holder on wheels ORIOLE PARK $15, misc. pieces of wood $5, 4 ft. aluminum ladder 3 bdrm., 1-1/2 bath, $1175. $8, Coleman cooler 22” x rent, s.d. $650, incl water HERE TO HELP 13” $15, wine rack sewer and garbage. Avail. & HERE TO SERVE June 1. 403-304-5337 (chrome) holds 12 bottles $10 403-314-2026 Call GORD ING at RE/MAX real estate central alberta 403-341-9995 Suites Musical gord.ing@remax.net

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Cats

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BALINESE KITTENS 1 Male & 1 female $50/ea.

Also have a grey & white male kitten - free.

403-887-3649

Dogs

1840

HUSKY Shepherd fixed M in Delburne, 10 yrs. old to give away to good home + accessories, loves kids, 403-749-3588

Sporting Goods

1860

CROSMAN AIR GUN, 3578 shooters kit, uses .177 caliber copperhead pellets w/4” & 8” barrels. $60. 403-755-2760 LADIES GOLF CLUBS & bag - right hand - $50.

403-346-4811

Travel Packages

1900

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

1 BDRM. bsmt. suite, utils. incl., washer & dryer, $750 403-346-1292 after 4 2 BDRM lower unit at 5910-55 Ave., security cameras, laundry on site, private parking to over 40 tenants w/good references, quiet lifestyles, excellent rental history. Rent/S.D. is $1100. Ph: 403-341-4627 AVAIL. IMMED. large 2 bdrm. in clean quiet adult building, near downtown Co-Op, no pets, 403-348-7445 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 403-596-2444 Newly renovated bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom suites available in central location. leasing@rentmidwest.com 1(888) 679-8031

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Houses For Sale

Fully developed Lancaster bungalow! 5 bdrm., 3 bath.

Dbl. garage. $398,900

Start in Springbrook!

2 bdrm, hardwood. Upgraded. $209,900. 403-396-3494

A MUST SEE Riser Homes

NEW HOMES

by Mason Martin Homes Kyle, 403-588-2550

Exceptional home with tons of renovations, beautiful outdoor area and double garage. $320,000.

HELP-U-SELL OF RED DEER 403-342-7355

1217 sq.ft. duplex.

4 bdrm., $191,900.

403-588-2550

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets.

403-596-2444

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Pinnacle Estates

4040

EXCLUSIVE LUXURY RIVERFRONT CONDOS FOR SALE in Downtown Red Deer.

Call Renee at 403-314-1687 for Inquiries.

(Blackfalds) You build or bring your own builder. Terms avail.

403-304-5555

NEW CONDO

1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $192,000. 403-588-2550

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COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION

7th Annual Calgary Premier collector car auction May 9 & 10. Grey Eagle Casino Indoors Convention Center. Incredible line up of cars. Consign today 1-888-296-0528 Ext. 102. EGauctions.com

Priced under appraised value for quick sale! Open inviting floor plan. 4 bdrm, 3 bath. $349,900.

Spacious executive condo feat. open concept living.

3 bdrm, 3 bath $304,900.

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2004 GMC 3/4 C/C SLT leather, Duramax diesel, 200,000 kms, not oilfield, black, very nice $16,500.

403-357-8811 2004 FORD F150 4x4, e/c, 112,000 km. $11,000.

403-505-3492

2001 FORD F150 S/C loaded, Triton 5.4L, 7700 lb. towing pckg. 5th whl. hitch, Landau cover, lockable, good cond. 196,860 kms. $8000. 403-358-5465

Vans Buses

5070

2000 HONDA Odyssey, 3000,000 km. Still runs but needs new trans. $1500.

403-307-7477

Motorcycles

5080

2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON Nightster 1300 km.

Forward controls. $11,500.

403-505-3492

5100

2005 TIFFIN Phaeton 40’ diesel pusher 42,000 miles, very good cond 403-729-3242

Fifth Wheels

5110

5000-5300

Antique & Classic Autos

TITANIUM 34E39 MP RV. Loaded, exc. shape. New fridge, 6 yr warranty, asking $35,500. 403-340-2535

2011 ALPINE 39’, 4 slides, satellite dish, 7500 w generator, king bed, 2011 Cars GMC 3/4 ton Denali, hitch, matched to trailer, sell as 2009 TOYOTA Camry LE unit $105,000 obo, photos 100,000 kms, great shape avail, trailer only $54,900 obo 403 358-4031 $12,700 403-347-9504 garybourne66@gmail.com 1996 26’ JAYCO Eagle couch & dinette superslide, full load, exc. cond, 2003 DODGE Neon loaded $8900 403-391-6011 safetied 403-352-6995 REDUCED MUST SELL 1995 OKANAGAN 23’. Very well maint. Must be seen.

Asking $5500. 403-342-0250 2000 Chrysler Neon, 2L, 4 dr., 5 spd. Clean. 403-318-3040

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Holiday Trailers

5120

1993 DODGE SPIRIT, parts car or needs motor, asking $150.00 Call 403-728-3485

3 Bdrm. condo on south hill. Great investment or starter. $158,900.

HELP-U-SELL RED DEER 403-342-7355

Public Notices

1990 OLDS Cutlas Supreme 2007 STARCRAFT, 30’, 168,000 km. Come see, slide, solar, air, walk$1000 obo. 403-346-2346 around bed, sleeps 6, rear kitchen. $17,000. O.B.O. 403-358-6765

6010 PUBLIC NOTICE STANTEC CONSULTING LTD.

Open House

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT ACT

NOTICE OF APPLICATION SOUTH RED DEER REGIONAL WASTEWATER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PIPELINE PROJECT

Springbrook to Red Deer

REDUCED $10,000 Near Coronation Park & Trails

Directory

Lovely 1484 sq.ft. 2 storey 1/2 duplex. 3 bdrms. up, 4 bathrooms, Bsmt. newly developed. Dble. garage.

Hardwood floors.

Quick possession.

Was $349,900 Now $339,900 Agent selected 403-396-5516 cell or Mon-Wed 314-4318

Tour These Fine Homes

www.laebon.com Laebon Homes 346-7273

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EASY!

The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Red Deer Advocate want ad. Phone 309-3300.

1993 DODGE SPIRIT, parts car or needs motor, asking $150.00 Call 403-728-3485

Your Guide To Entertainment

5190

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

5200

RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal.

We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. AMVIC APPROVED. 403-396-7519

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Automotive

5240

FREE removal of scrap vehicles. Will pay cash for some. 403-304-7585

Motorhomes

CLASSIFICATIONS

MUST SELL

New Home. 1335 sq.ft. bi-level, 24x23 att. garage.

403-588-2550

4100

MULTI-USE commercial/ residential, 2 large suites with separate shop & yard. $549,900. Help-U-Sell Red Deer 403-342-7355

Lots For Sale

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

MUST SELL

Locally owned and family operated

HELP-U-SELL OF RED DEER 403-342-7355

Income Property

Move in ready home in Ponoka. Huge yard with Double garage and RV parking. $284,900

5180

TUNNEL Cover for Dodge Ram, fits 2004 - 2009 S/B fibreglass. $485.

403-309-9233, 350-6759

diesel 4x4 1 ton, 403-846-7216 845-7877 2005 CHEV Silverado 2500 HD Duramax diesel 5 Beautiful views overlooking spd. auto, C/C, S/B, 4x4 all leather, two 5th wheel scenic river valley. Only 6 miles hookups, good tires, no from Red Deer on pavement. rust, Arizona truck $254,000.

403-887-2441 928-503-5344

BY OWNER Penhold new home.

Best buy! 2 bdrm, 2 bath, Parkland Estates, 1500 sq. ft. incld’s addition, 3 bdrm., 6 appls Upgrades. $299,900. family rm., stone gas fireplace, 1 1/2 baths, 5 newer appls., new paint, water lines, skirting carpet & lino. $65,000. 403-348-5016

1380 sq.ft., 2 storey, 3 bdrm., 2.5 bath.

Many upgrades, front att. garage. $371,000 incl.

GST, legal fee, appls. pkg.

Lloyd Fiddler 403-391-9294

CUSTOM BUILT

Tires, Parts Acces.

Vehicles Wanted TOW TRUCK 1986 CHEV To Buy

4090

Condos/ Townhouses

24’ LEGEND PONTOON. 42 hrs. 10 lifejackets, BBQ, & more. Call 403-887-2428

2 EQUUS LSI TIRES, 225-50-R17. $100/both.

403-346-0674 or 392-5657

Trucks

Manufactured Homes

4020

2 SPEC HOMES Ready for your colours.

Can be shown at any time.

10 & 98 MacKenzie Cres.

Lacombe. 403-588-8820

at www.garymoe.com

Buffalo Lake. 3/4 acre with lake views, 4 bdrm, 3 bath. $324,900. 403-741-6190

3060

1 BDRM. bsmt. suite in Westpark area, $650/mo. + DD $650 avail. June 1, 403-346-3469 after 6 pm.

VIEW ALL OUR PRODUCTS

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Boats & Marine

Auto Wreckers

3020

3190

5030

Well maintained on quiet street in Bentley.

Beautifully landscaped. $194,900

3090

3110

GUITAR - $50.

403-346-4811

Cars

Acreage with art studio awaiting your imagination.

3.09 acres of lush trees and 2 homes. $549,900

rentals

1770

4050

You can save thousands!

Helping sellers sell for a low set fee. No advance fee.

Money back guarantee.

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Acreages

FLOWER GIRL DRESS - size 6. Fabric roses at neck & waist - front & back, $75 obo. 403-346-2070

1760

*Black wall clock with pendulum $40. *2 New Lawn Chairs in bags for $15. *1 Reclining Lawn Chair for $15. *2 Blue Matching Suitcases $15. *20 Western records, $2/ea. *Royal Thair Bronze 60 pc forks, knives, & spoons - in wooden case, $75.

403-358-5247

Suites

In accordance with Part 2, Division 2 of the Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Stantec Consulting Ltd. has applied to Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development to construct the South Red Deer Regional Wastewater Transmission System. This approximately 15 km section is located between the Hamlet of Springbrook and The City of Red Deer’s 19th Street, and is a component of the approximately 92 km wastewater pipeline. Construction is proposed for the summer of 2014, contingent on approval from Alberta Environment.

Pursuant to section 73 of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, any person who is directly affected by this operation may submit a written statement of concern regarding this application. Failure to file a statement of concern may affect the right to file a Notice of Appeal with the Environmental Appeals Board. Such a statement of concern must be submitted to: Director of Red Deer – North Saskatchewan Region Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Regulatory Approvals Center Main Floor, Oxbridge Place, 9820-106 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J6 Fax: 780-422-0154 within 30 days of the date of this notice. Please quote Application No. 1-350384 when submitting a statement of concern in regards to the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act application.

NOTE: Any statements filed regarding this application are public records which are accessible by the public.

Copies of the application and additional information can be obtained from: Stantec Consulting Ltd. Attention: Charissa Ross, B.Sc. #1100, 4900-50 Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 1X7 Telephone: 403-341-3320 Fax: 403-342-0969

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RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, May 10, 2014 D9

Thai protesters mob TV stations BANGKOK, Thailand — Protesters in Thailand ramped up their efforts Friday to oust the government, laying siege to television stations, surrounding state offices, and demanding that lawmakers help them install a nonelected prime minister by Monday.

Police fired tear gas and water cannons to push back hundreds of protesters who attempted to force their way into the government’s security agency.

Six people were reported injured.

The protesters, led by the People’s Democratic Reform Committee, called Friday’s actions the start of their final mission in a six-month quest to force out the elected government and replace it with a “people’s council” to implement still-undefined reforms they say would combat corruption and fight money politics.

They oppose polls tentatively scheduled for July, which the current ruling party would likely win.

Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban told followers Friday night that the Senate should select a new prime minister, since the lower house has been dissolved since December.

A new Senate speaker sympathetic to the protesters’ cause, Surachai Leangbunlertchai, was elected Friday by his colleagues.

Suthep called on Surachai to “Do whatever you need to submit the name of a new prime minister to the king immediately.”

“This matter must end by Monday,” Suthep warned, saying the protesters were ready to take over the offices of the prime minister themselves. “If it’s not finished by then, we’ll do it ourselves.”

The protesters achieved a partial

victory on Wednesday when the constitutional Court ousted Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, ruling that she had violated the constitution by transferring a senior civil servant to benefit her politically powerful family.

Nine other Cabinet members were also forced from their posts.

Thailand’s long-running political crisis began in 2006 when Yingluck’s brother, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, was toppled by a military coup after being accused of corruption, abuse of power and disrespect for King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Thaksin, a former telecommunications billionaire, remains highly popular among the rural poor, and parties controlled by him have won every national election since 2001. The protesters, aligned with the opposition Democrat Party, say they want to remove all traces of his political machine from politics.

The protest group — backed mainly

by Thailand’s traditional elite, urban middle class and southerners — sent hundreds of people Friday to surround the main television stations. It said TV Channels 3, 5 and 7 had agreed to carry its leader’s formal statements and not broadcast those of the Center for the Administration of Peace and Order, or CAPO, the government’s security agency.

Spokesmen for Channels 3 and 5 could not be contacted, but a journalist in Channel 7’s newsroom denied that the station had agreed to such terms, and said it would report the news normally.

Channel 11 or NBT, which is directly run by the government, reportedly moved its newsroom operations to a different location, anticipating interference from the protesters.

CAPO warned that media executives

British, U.S. experts join search for kidnapped girls

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LAGOS, Nigeria — The international effort to rescue the 276 schoolgirls being held captive by Islamic extremists in northeastern Nigeria was boosted Friday when British security experts joined the Nigerian and American forces trying to rescue the missing students.

As the worldwide effort got underway the weakness of the Nigerian military was exposed in a report issued by Amnesty International.

Britain said its aim was not only to help with the current crisis but to defeat Boko Haram.

“The team will be considering not just the recent incidents but also longer-term counter-terrorism solutions to prevent such attacks in the future and defeat Boko Haram,” the Foreign & Commonwealth Office said in a statement Friday.

The American team was joined by six additional military officers and more are expected soon, said Pentagon spokesman Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby.

The U.S. officers will do a “gap analysis,” an assessment to identify what the Nigerian military needs that the U.S. could provide in the search for the girls, he said.

Hostage negotiations is another area where the American team will assist, said U.S. State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki.

China, France and Spain have also promised help.

Demonstrations in support of the missing Nigerian girls have been held around the world and a social media campaign —dubbed BringBackOurGirls — continued to grow.

The weakness of the Nigerian armed forces was highlighted Friday in a report which said the military did not respond to warnings that Boko Haram rebels were about to attack Chibok, the town where the young women were

NIGERIA abducted from their school.

Nigerian security forces had four hours of notice about the April 15 attack by the rebels but did not react because of their fear of engaging the extremists, said Amnesty International, in a report citing multiple interviews with credible sources.

“This abduction could have been prevented,” Amnesty spokeswoman Susanna Flood said of the Nigerian military’s inaction.

The mass kidnapping of the schoolgirls has focused the world’s attention on Boko Haram and on the response of President Goodluck Jonathan’s government.

“I believe that the kidnap of these girls will be the beginning of the end of terror in Nigeria,” said Jonathan at an economic forum on Thursday.

Jonathan’s government is accused of being slow to mount operations to rescue the girls, who were kidnapped on April 15, charges the government vehemently denies.

The military said in a strong statement late Thursday that it opposed what it said were the attempts of some civic groups to “drag the military into politics.”

Boko Haram has staged many attacks in northeastern Nigeria over the years, a campaign of bombings and massacres that has intensified in recent times despite a strong military presence there.

Since May 2013 there has been a state of emergency in three northeastern Nigerian states wracked by Boko Haram violence.

Boko Haram has killed more than 1,500 people this year.

The militants, who want to impose Islamic Shariah law on Nigeria, abducted more than 300 girls from a boarding school in the northeastern town of Chibok. Fifty-three escaped but 276 remain captive.

Putin makes first trip to Crimea since annexation

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Sailing into this Black Sea port Friday amid a jubilant spectacle of fighter jets and warships, President Vladimir Putin celebrated the return of Crimea to Russia as “historic justice” during a Victory Day display of military pomp and patriotism.

The gravity of the crisis gripping the rest of Ukraine was underscored by deadly clashes in the east, where fighting left bodies in the streets of the seaside city of Mariupol and the police station a smouldering ruin.

At least seven people were killed and dozens injured in the city, one of at least a dozen where pro-Russian insurgents are agitating to follow Crimea’s lead in seceding from Ukraine.

Speaking before a cheering crowd of thousands on a triumphant first visit to Crimea since its annexation into Russia, Putin hailed the incorporation of its 2 million people as a “return to the Motherland” and a tribute to the “historical justice and the memory of our ancestors.”

The Russian leader’s visit to the Crimean port of Sevastopol, where Russia’s Black Sea Fleet is based, came on Victory Day, which commemorates the defeat of Nazi Germany and is Russia’s most important holiday.

The trip was strongly criticized by the United States, NATO and Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry, which said it trampled on Ukraine’s sovereignty and international law.

Putin’s two Victory Day celebrations — a massive show of military muscle in the annual Red Square parade in Moscow, followed by the extravaganza in Sevastopol — rubbed salt in the wounds of Ukraine’s interim government in Kyiv without ever once mentioning its name. In Sevastopol, Putin rode a cabin cruiser-type boat past hulking warships, issuing greetings to their crews, as warplanes and helicopters swooped over the vast harbour.

He then stepped onto land for a short address to the tens of thousands on the shore who came to watch the spectacle.

He expanded on the theme of righting a historic wrong with Crimea’s return to Russia in a later address at a commemorative concert, saying Moscow respected other countries’ interests and “we ask that all of them show regard for our legal interests, including the restoration of historical justice and the right to self-determination.”

Conquered by Russia in the 18th century under Catherine the Great, Crimea only became part of Ukraine in 1954 when Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev transferred jurisdiction from Russia.

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An anti-government protester carries a national flag and walks past line of riot police officers and soldiers guarding the National Broadcasting of Thailand (NBT) building after protesters entering the compound during a rally Friday, in Bangkok, Thailand. who agreed to the protesters’ demands would face criminal charges.

The protesters also surrounded the compound housing the prime minister’s office — mostly unused for several months because of the protests — and marched to Parliament.

There, Suthep presented a letter urging the Senate to take the lead in solving the country’s crisis by setting up an interim government to reform politics before new polls are held.

The lower house was dissolved in

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Airliner nearly collided with unmanned drone over Florida SAN FRANCISCO — U.S. officials say an airliner nearly collided with a drone in the sky over Florida in March.

Jim Williams of the Federal Aviation Administration’s unmanned aircraft systems office acknowledged the incident Thursday at a San Francisco drone conference, citing it as an example of the risks posed by drones.

“The risk for a small UAS (un-

December, but February polls were disrupted by the protesters and invalidated by the constitutional Court.

CAPO estimated the total number of protesters at just over 21,000.

The court rulings have angered the government’s supporters, known as the Red Shirts, who have called for a huge rally Saturday.

The competing rallies will be held several kilometres (miles) apart but have raised concerns about violence.

manned aircraft system) to be ingested into a passenger airline engine is very real,” Williams told the conference.

The use of drones has increased dramatically in the past few years as the devices have become cheaper and more accessible to the average consumer. The near collision was reported to air traffic control on March 22 by the pilot of an American Airlines Group jet as the pilot approached the Tallahassee runway en route from Charlotte, North Carolina.

“The airline pilot said that the UAS was so close to his jet that he was sure he had collided with it,” Williams said.

“Thankfully, inspection of the airliner after landing found no damage.”

The pilot said the drone was at an altitude of approximately 700 metres.

The FAA has investigated the incident, but in a statement released Friday said it had been unable to identify the pilot or the drone’s operator.

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Close bonds you have with others will be highlighted and these interactions will have greater meaning and depth than you first realize.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The balance that you are seeking is found with discussing your perspective of your current circumstances.

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Interactions with colleagues and close relationships will be the spring board to greater possibilities.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Share your new acquired skills with your significant relationship today.

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HOROSCOPES Saturday, May 10

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The actions you are taking behind the scenes as of late will have an outlet today.

You’ll be more inspired creatively and there will be greater attention towards your work now as well. Your inner most dreams are speaking today, express them and live in harmony with your desires!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Go out and have fun with friends, if single, there is a huge opportunity for you to meet someone who you greater in tune with.

The key for today is communication this will prove to be the icing on the cake and will create greater harmony for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Understand how you can be of service to others now.

Surprises will happen to you on a public level that will have you compromising and reworking ideas with others. Being able to communicate your needs in a harmonious way will leave feeling appreciated by others.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your needs and your wants will within those intimate relationships you have will be strong today.

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