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GPS monitors set to return PROGRAM AIMED AT PROTECTING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

BY JOSH ALDRICH ADVOCATE STAFF A Red Deer program aimed at protecting victims of domes-

tic violence is set to return, a full month after being green lit by Solicitor General Jonathan Denis.

The GPS ankle bracelet program placed court-ordered

tracking devices on high-risk to re-offend abusers.

The pilot program ran out of funding at the end of March and went into the analysis process at the University of Cal-

gary and the bracelets were removed.

This, however, left the victims suddenly exposed to their tormentors.

Following an uproar from

the victims, Denis announced the program would be extended for six months at a cost of $75,000.

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IGNITION THEATRE

Curtain to rise again after writers recharge

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF Ignition Theatre is making a welcome comeback after a two-year hiatus.

The Red Deer professional theatre company, whose shut-down in 2012 was much lamented by subscribers, is launching a limited 201415 season of two plays — the Tennessee Williams classic The Glass Menagerie and a world premiere of the Matt Grue locally written Oral Fixations.

Artistic director Matt Grue said he’d been fielding questions from the community about when Ignition would be back ever since he and his partner Stephanie Ridge decided to wind down the operation in 2012.

At first, the pair were more interested in doing some writing projects and filming the locally-made adaptation Year

After Year than resurrecting the theatre company known for taking on challenging, controversial and cutting edge productions.

But more recently, Grue began talking to local playwrights Leslie Greentree and Blaine Newton about staging their new work, Oral Fixations, under the Ignition name.

Suddenly, relaunching the company began to take on an appeal.

Grue admitted, “I think we needed to recharge a little bit from doing four to five shows a year.” Trying to keep up that momentum took a toll and resulted in some “less than artistically stimulating” productions, he added.

Despite this personal assessment, many audience members continue to associate Ignition Theatre with high quality, memorable theatrical experiences, including the plays Tuesdays with Morrie, The Laramie Project, The Drawer Boy, Deathtrap, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, It’s a Wonderful Life, My Name is Rachel Corrie, Bug and others.

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Bobby the Pygmy goat chills out in his pen at Sunnybrook farm on Monday. Goats and chickens have arrived at the farm, with more expected to arrive later this week.

Cycling elite to roll through Red Deer again COUNCIL APPROVES SPENDING TO HELP HOST TOUR OF ALBERTA

Some of the best in the cycling world will once again thrill spectators as they race down Ross Street as part of the Tour of Alberta on Sept. 4.

Red Deer city council agreed to spend $154,000 ($100,000 in cash and $54,000 in kind city services) to help host the second finishing stage of the professional cycling race on Monday.

Most councillors reasoned

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the event would once again raise Red Deer’s profile on the national and international stage.

They said the event aligns with the city’s current economic development plan and positioned the city well to further its goals.

In the 8-1 decision, Coun.

Tanya Handley voted against the expenditure citing concerns of the city’s large investment in the 2019 Canada Winter Games bid and turning down residents for local festival money.

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“I personally feel we put a lot of eggs in that basket and we are spreading ourselves quite thin,” said Handley.

Handley said she would rather see professional cycling sponsors foot the bill instead of the city where the cyclists will ride into and leave.

“We’ve already heard of local festivals that can’t go on because they do not have enough funding,” said Handley. “We have had to say ‘no’ and ‘not yet’. These are the people that live here; the people that stay here. And we’re

talking about professionally paid cyclists that breeze in and breeze out.”

Coun. Lawrence Lee said he would not be comfortable supporting something that would not have a return on investment. Lee said there are many benefits for the event including inspiring young Red Deerians.

“This is an event that doesn’t cost our citizens to attend,” said Lee. “There is absolutely no fee to attend this event. That has to be weighed and measured.

At the end of the day, I think the city benefits. Not only the strategic process from holding the event but economically.”

Coun. Ken Johnston said Red Deer is growing, its reputation is growing and this event aligns with the city’s economic charter.

A few councillors brought up the lateness of the request and suggested the need for a balanced and fair process to manage the requests from the community.

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Attack came out of the blue: RCMP EDMONTON — Alberta’s top Mountie says a weekend shooting that left three officers injured was an unprovoked attack.

Deputy Commissioner Marianne Ryan said Monday that the shooting came from “out of the blue” and the officers are lucky to be alive.

Police have said shots were fired at the RCMP detachment in St. Paul, a small town east of Edmonton, and within 30 minutes a police vehicle pursuing a suspect inside a truck was rammed on a downtown street.

A shootout followed and the suspect, health food store owner John Quadros, died at the scene.

About the same time, RCMP discovered a Catholic priest, Rev. Gilbert Dasna, had been shot dead inside his rectory.

Police have not said whether the two incidents are linked but do not believe the public is at risk. Autopsies on both bodies are to take place today.

Ryan has talked with all three wounded officers.

She said bullets smashed through a cruiser’s windshield and grazed one officer’s hand, while another officer was hit with shards of flying glass. The two men were treated and released from hospital.

The third officer, a woman with about five years on the force, received the most serious injuries when the RCMP truck she was riding in was struck.

The impact crushed her lower limbs, said Ryan.

She visited the officer in hospital after she had surgery that placed pins in both her feet.

“She actually told me that when she was extricated from the vehicle, she felt like her toes were touching her shins.”

The officer’s bulletproof vest, seat-

belt and a deployed airbag likely saved the rest of her body from injury, said Ryan.

She still faces more surgery and rehabilitation, but is anxious for the day she can return to work, “which is truly remarkable.”

Ryan said officers are trained and prepared to handle anything, even surprise attacks like this one, but she wonders whether more can be done to improve their safety.

“Those are the things that keep me awake at night,” Ryan told reporters.

“You can never predict where these things are going to happen and when they’re going to happen. But we continue to examine our training and our policies and make sure they all do go home at night.”

Ryan couldn’t say if Quadros was known to police.

Justice officials said the 55-yearold had faced charges going back to July 2010 of assault and mischief under $5,000. They were dealt with through alternative measures.

The RCMP and Alberta’s Serious Incident Response Team, known as ASIRT, is helping with the investigation. ASIRT is a provincial unit that reviews the use of force by police.

Clifton Purvis, the head of ASIRT, said investigators will co-operate with the RCMP’s review so as to not hinder that work in any way. ASIRT’s goal is to determine if an officer caused a death and whether or not it was justified.

As well, Mounties in St. Paul issued a news release asking people who were in a red Cavalier that was near the shootout to contact police as soon as possible.

“The occupants of this vehicle are believed to have information that would be valuable to the investigation,” Mounties said.

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GPS: Paperwork took time The intention was to get the bracelets back on immediately, but it took time to amend the original contract.

The paperwork was finally processed by the Justice Department on Monday.

“It goes through a series of different offices and sign-offs. It’s just a process of accountability that contracts go through,” said Josh Stewart, press secretary for Denis.

Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter Association executive director Ian Wheeliker said as soon as Denis announced the program was extended on April 6 to help victims out while the pilot was studied, the paperwork began, and was completed within days.

It has been in the hands of the provincial government since then.

“Sometimes the wheels of progress and bureaucracy turn slowly,” Wheeliker said. “I’m just thankful we’ll be getting it here in the next day or so and then I will be in touch base with our partners in the project and we’ll get things up and rolling as soon as possible.”

The devices will be re-attached when the offenders next meet with their probation officers.

The bracelets helped monitor the whereabouts of those wearing them 24-7.

They allowed the offenders to still function in society, but alerted the RCMP as soon as they entered a no-go zone. Police are able to pinpoint their exact location immediately, cutting down tracking times

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Alexander Judson gets some help exercising with his grandpa, Dave Hill, at the outdoor gym at Victoria Park on Monday afternoon. The weather was sunny, and reached a high of 17 degrees.

dramatically.

According to victims, it gave them an extra security blanket, allowing many of them to sleep without worrying.

Over the past month, Wheeliker says he was not alerted to any major incidents.

The program ran for three years, at a total cost of $450,000, peaking with 13 people in the system at a time.

The analysis should be completed by June. If the Justice Department approves of the findings, another application process will proceed locally for permanent funding for the program.

It is just one more tool being used by the Red Deer Collaborative Court Project that combined the efforts of the justice system, police, probation officers, case workers and therapists to help curb domestic violence.

Red Deer has some of the highest rates of domestic abuse in Alberta and Canada. jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com

IGNITION: Looking for feedback Grue said some were highly popular with audiences, while others drew only small crowds. This time, he and Ridge would like feedback from the public on which kind of plays they would like to see staged in the city.

He realizes that Ignition Theatre has to fit in with other existing entertainment operations, including Central Alberta Theatre, Bull Skit and Red Deer College.

Since there are a lot of other local options for the

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entertainment dollar, he said, “we’d rather have two shows (that are well attended) than people choosing to see only two out of our five shows.”

Ignition Theatre will start with the premiere of Oral Fixations from Oct. 9 to 18 and The Glass Menagerie from March 12 to 21. The latter will be co-produced with Red Deer’s Prime Stock Theatre. Grue said he’s pleased to partner with the other local company to give audience members a “richer theatrical experience.”

Part of the challenge in starting up again after a two-year absence is that many of the talented regional actors who previously appeared in Ignition’s productions have gone on to promising careers in Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto. While this is good news — Grue said his goal was always to “get people started and send them away” to brighter prospects — it means he will have to start again with a new group of actors.

Auditions are set for June 8 for both productions, which are set to run in the Scott Block in downtown Red Deer.

Grue is eager to present Williams’s classic about the disintegration of a family and its myths, as well as the new original play by Greentree and Newton about society’s preoccupation with food — which can be a substitute for love, comfort and sex, among other things.

Now that Ignition’s back, he hopes other local playwrights will begin submitting more new scripts for future consideration. “It’s an opportunity for their plays to be produced, so it makes a lot of sense.”

Tickets for the new season will be available from Sept. 2. For more information about ticket packages and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.ignitiontheatre.ca. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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Harper introduces Quanto’s Law to protect police dogs

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Prime Minister Stephen Harper was in the Alberta capital on Monday to meet with police canine units and to announce the introduction of new legislation dubbed Quanto’s Law. The proposed Justice for Animals in Service Act calls for tougher penalties for anyone who harms a service animal, including those working for police and the military.

Quanto was an Edmonton police dog stabbed to death while trying to apprehend a fleeing sus-

pect last October.

“These service animals are not pets. They are important investments that police services and others make in animals that perform very specialized duties,” Harper said at a photo opportunity.

“Tens of thousands of dollars of training go into animals like this and when they are attacked, as of course the late Quanto was, not only is that the loss of a considerable asset for a police service, it also is a wider attack on the police services that protect us.”

Harper did not take any questions from reporters.

The legislation, promised in

the 2013 throne speech, proposes Criminal Code amendments to impose a minimum six-month jail sentence for anyone who kills a police dog.

The maximum sentence would be five years.

Quanto’s killer, Paul Joseph Vukmanich, pleaded guilty earlier this year to animal cruelty and other offences, including evading police.

He was sentenced to 26 months in prison and banned from owning a pet for 25 years.

Edmonton police canine unit Staff Sgt. Trevor Hermanutz said officers are pleased with the law.

Second shootout with police in Alberta leaves suspect dead, officer wounded

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — A second police shootout in three days has left a suspect dead and an Edmonton police officer injured.

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team, which investigates all officer-related shootings, says the latest violent altercation took place Sunday evening while four members of the Edmonton police serve were trying to execute an arrest warrant.

There was an exchange of gun-

fire between officers and the man they were trying to arrest, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

A police officer sustained nonlife-threatening injuries.

Last Friday, a shootout erupted in downtown St. Paul, leaving three RCMP officers wounded and a gunman, health food store owner John Quadros, dead at the scene.

The man who died after Sunday’s shootout has been identified in media reports as David Charles Sandaker, 24, who had been named by police last month as a suspect in the shooting death

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COUNCIL: Challenging “It makes it very awkward and challenging as a councillor to say ‘yes’ to one and say ‘no’ others,” said Coun. Dianne Wyntjes. “I think it is something that I think we as a council will have to wrestle with, with future requests.”

The second stage will have riders start in Innisfail and travel west to Sylvan Lake, then east through the county and enter Red Deer from the east. The tour begins in Calgary with a prologue on Sept. 2 and wraps up in Edmonton on Sept. 7.

In a presentation by local organizing chairman George Berry council heard the tally for the Central Alberta stage is $285,000 which includes the starting and finishing rights fees and the local festival expenses.

Berry told council the committee is close to firming up financial commitments from the County of Red Deer ($50,000) and Sylvan Lake ($30,000). Innisfail has already agreed to pay $20,000.

Berry said they are banking on $85,000 in corporate donations to foot the remainder of the bill.

Councillors asked about the economic impact on the city. The tour estimated it was upwards of $650,000 but without a local impact study, the estimated amount could not be verified.

Berry said this year a study will be conducted in Red Deer following the event.

Red Deer was one of three cities that were asked to host again di-

rectly after the inaugural event. Edmonton and Calgary were the other two.

Berry acknowledged the complaints from residents, particularly in Deer Park and Clearview, who did not know about the event.

Berry said they want to make sure that every single person in Red Deer knows about the race and the festival.

Berry said this year they have a retired RCMP officer who is on the committee who will help with the emergency preparedness plan. They will also step up its communication strategy.

“We will let people know long enough ahead that there is no way that anybody in 100,000 people in Red Deer can say they don’t know this race is coming,” said Berry.

The route in Red Deer will be the same as in 2013.

In other council news: z City manager Craig Curtis and the nine-person council will receive a two per cent wage hike this year.

Council approved the increases on Monday.

This year the Alberta wage rate is 4.56 per cent but council opted to be more conservative in light of the current economic climate and because the Alberta wage increase is higher than other staff salary settlements.

Curtis will make $242,472, up from his $237,718 salary in 2013.

Mayor Tara Veer will now make $101,932 compared to $99,934 in 2013.

In 2013, councillors took home $54,964 but now will now earn $56,063 with the two per cent raise.

In November 2013, council approved a new compensation policy that

of Michael Alan Hill, 38.

Sandaker was wanted on warrants for second-degree murder, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and two counts of breach of recognizance.

“A member of the tactical team was also shot, and subsequently transferred to hospital,” said Edmonton police Chief Rod Knecht.

“The member suffered a single gunshot wound. While serious in nature, it is a non-life-threatening.”

tied council’s annual salary adjustments to the change in the average Albertan’s wage rate and to allow more flexibility through council direction.

Increases for the mayor and council in the past were included in exempt city staff adjustments. This year’s wage hike is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2014. z Red Deer Airport CEO RJ Steenstra told council that the airport is taking off in 2014 after a solid 2013. The airport’s master plan is expected to be completed later this year. A public house on the plans will be held on June 10 at the Sheraton Hotel.

Residents are invited to learn about the future of the airport and provide input. Details about the time will be sorted out in the coming weeks. z City council endorsed the Community Housing Advisory Board’s allocation of $1,991,223 to the Red Deer Native Friendship Society for its affordable housing project.

The grant will be used to build 16 affordable housing units. The society must contribute at least 30 per cent to the housing units. Recently the society filed a development permit to build the housing project at 4615 Riverside Drive, east of the Lion’s Campground.

The society has plans to build an integrated housing and cultural centre called the Asooahum Centre on the 3.5 acres of canoe-shaped land. The funds cannot be used for the cultural centre. z Council endorsed the EveryOne’s Home: Red Deer’s Five Year Plan to End Homelessness 2014 to 2018 as a community planning document. The plan, the second of two five-year plans, is necessary in order for the city to secure provincial

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grants.

Kristine Bugayong, CEO of the Red Deer and District Community Foundation, told council Red Deer has a long standing stance in tackling the issue of homelessness.

Buyagong said successes in the first five years included We Care, a social marketing plan to reduce stigma and discrimination against vulnerable members in the community, and releasing annual reports on programs and services available to the community.

“From our perspective ending homelessness means that the spectrum of services throughout our community is available to the individuals and families that need it,” she said.

“So we will never eradicate shelter services because there will always be someone out there who needs that type of service. That’s not what we are saying ...

I believe we can as long as those services are in place for people who might enter homelessness. Then I think that’s our goal.”

City manager Craig Curtis told council that the province has to be at the table in order for the city to implement any part of the plan.

As part of its resolution, council will ask the province to take an active role in coordinating the development of a governance model for the housing component of the homeless strategy in Red Deer. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

PC LEADERSHIP

Field race shrinks as Hughes quits to back Prentice THE CANADIAN PRESS Former Alberta cabinet minister Ken Hughes quit the race Monday to become the next leader of the governing Progressive Conservatives, saying he will now support soon-to-be announced candidate Jim Prentice.

Hughes told reporters last week that he was in the race to the end, but now says it’s clear that there is a “strong consensus” forming within the party around Prentice and that he is the best choice.

“More importantly, the province needs the kind of strong leadership that Jim Prentice can provide,” said Hughes.

“This was a decision based upon my judgment about what is right for Alberta.”

Hughes said he’s been friends with Prentice going back four decades and knows him well.

“He is a thoughtful, determined person who understands the world of business, understands the needs of Alberta and really brings to the table an exceptional profile,” said Hughes.

He said he wasn’t pressured by anyone to leave the race, which officially begins Thursday with voting set for September.

He said he communicated his decision to Prentice on Saturday, but didn’t say what Prentice said in return.

Hughes departure leaves former transportation minister Ric McIver as the only formally declared candidate.

Prentice, a former Calgary MP and federal cabinet minister, is expected to announce in the coming days.

Hughes said he also let McIver know that he was withdrawing from the race. “I’ve told him what I’ve told others, that I am doing this and why I am doing this.”

He said the looming $50,000 entry fee did not

Girls believed abducted THE CANADIAN PRESS RCMP are on the lookout for a mother who allegedly abducted her daughters in Brandt, Alta.

Mounties were called to an elementary school in the hamlet on Monday morning and were informed that two sisters, Telisha and Taya Meisel, might have snuck out of the school and met up with their biological mother, Trina Meisel.

The 48-year-old woman is not their legal guardian.

Telisha is 12 years old and described as hav-

ing long blond wavy hair and was wearing a turquoise green sweater, a grey stripped T-shirt and blue jeans.

Six-year-old Taya also has long blond wavy hair and was wearing prescription glasses.

Investigators believe they are travelling to either Saskatchewan or Vancouver Island, B.C. in a 2007 black Honda CRV with Alberta licence plate ORNRSE. RCMP do not believe the girls are in immediate danger but ask anyone with knowledge of their whereabouts to contact police.

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“We had a lot of people who were prepared to line up and support us with adequate resources.”

Hughes, the rookie member of the legislature for Calgary-West, has experience in business and as a federal MP. He stepped down last month as municipal affairs minister in order to avoid a conflict of interest in the leadership race.

His decision means the field of potential candidates continues to shrink while the number of Tory members backing Prentice is growing.

Late Sunday, Justice Minister Jonathan Denis announced he will not run and will support Prentice.

Finance Minister Doug Horner and Energy Minister Diana McQueen announced last week they won’t run either but will support Prentice.

Jobs Minister Thomas Lukaszuk said Monday he is still weighing his options on whether to run.

Lukaszuk said it was “unfortunate” that Hughes has dropped out.

“He was offering a legitimate choice, and we knew what he stood for, and we knew what his platform was, and he had a well-known track record on provincial issues and policies,” he said.

McIver announced his candidacy last week, stepping down from his post as infrastructure minister.

The 55-year-old rookie Calgary member of the legislature and former longtime Calgary city councillor promised a populist grassroots campaign to reverse the trend toward entitlements and perks.

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On the track to rail safety CHANGES TO FEDERAL RULES OF DISCLOSURE MAY NOT BE ENOUGH When it comes to the transportation of dangerous goods by rail, what right do Canada’s municipalities have to know the volume involved, what those goods are and when they are coming through?

The answer: None, or at least it’s severely limited.

If railway safety isn’t an immediate concern for communities where the tracks don’t MARY-ANN run through the BARR centre of town, it is still a major concern in places like Red Deer. A derailment of hazardous materials anywhere along the rail line that runs parallel to Red Deer could easily result in a mass evacuation and, for that matter, could shut down one of the country’s busiest highways.

Look back to 2001 when a train laden with anhydrous ammonia did derail on the city’s edge, and a mass evacuation and one death occurred.

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One only has to go last year’s terrible derailment in Lac-Mégantic, Que., to be reminded what can happen when things go wrong. There are numerous communities in Central Alberta, such as Penhold, Olds, Innisfail, Lacombe and so on, where trains travel through the heart of town.

A Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway runaway train loaded with crude oil crashed into the small Quebec community, exploded and burned, killing 47 people and wiping out much of the downtown last July 6.

About three months later, on Oct. 19, a CN train carrying crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas derailed and exploded in Alberta, near the tiny community of Gainford. Fortunately, there were no injuries.

There is a growing concern among municipalities about the increase in rail traffic carrying more and more petroleum products, including crude oil.

Since Lac-Mégantic, there’s been much discussion about rail safety in Canada — and rightly so. And some measures have been taken, such as a move to more crash-resistant rail cars.

But the transportation of oil by rail tanker has increased dramatically, in part because of delays in building new pipelines.

In a recent article, Alberta Venture Magazine reported: “In 2013, Canadian Pacific Railway moved about 70,000 tanker-loads of crude oil, while Canadian National Railway hauled 60,000 ... just five years ago this increasingly cozy relationship between Canada’s railways and energy companies didn’t exist. In 2009, CP moved just 500 tanker loads of crude; CN didn’t move one.

But last year, about 150,000 barrels per day (bpd) was shipped by rail in Canada, or about four per cent of Canada’s production.”

The federal government rules are changing so that municipalities will get more information when dangerous goods are passing through.

But the catch here is the aggregated information will be provided on a quarterly basis — sometime after the goods have gone through. Rail companies don’t want to provide current information on volume and product — they say it’s confidential business information, and they have security concerns.

The idea is that as municipalities get information on what has gone through their community, they can prepare better emergency response plans for the future. Much of the reaction has been that some information is better

than no information.

But municipalities have to sign confidentiality agreements to get that information.

White Rock, B.C., Mayor Wayne Baldwin, for one, is pushing back against the rail industry by expressing concerns to the federal Transport Minister about the large increase in rail traffic — such as the 100-to-120-car trains carrying oil from the U.S. — in the community just south of Vancouver. Baldwin said it’s not acceptable for these volumes to be hauled through such a high-density area.

He also argues that the confidentiality agreements are simply a way for railways to reduce public scrutiny of their operations.

Soon the Transportation Safety Board will release its finding on rail safety measures being proposed by Transport Canada.

Just like the rail industry is expected to do, everyone else who lives in proximity to a rail line should be watching this release closely.

And a lot of people in Canada live close to rail tracks.

Mary-Ann Barr is the Advocate’s assistant city editor. She can be reached by email at barr@reddeeradvocate.com or by phone at 403-314-4332.

Details, what details?

WHEN YOU HAVE IDEOLOGY, WHO NEEDS FACTS? Four years ago, the federal government killed the mandatory long-form census because it was, well, mandatory. It was also too intrusive. Big Government, they said, had no right to demand that million of families reveal the things the long form asked them to reveal.

I once got the long-form census. My beef with it then was that even though I am fourth-generation born-andbred Canadian, and that my family hardly ever even left Alberta since settling here, I was forced to say that I was an ethnic German.

Other than that, I can’t recall any questions I would have thought intrusive.

But the Tories could and GREG they killed the long form part NEIMAN of the national census. They replaced it with the voluntary National Household Survey (NHS) and intend to repeat that in the next census in 2016.

Even though the NHS cost $22 million more than the long-form census did. Even though the data it produces is not considered accurate.

Meanwhile, the government spends hundreds of millions to spy on us in ways far more intrusive than Statistics Canada ever could be. So much for privacy.

Last week, a flurry of news reports surrounded reports that the federal auditor general and the Treasury Board both blasted the uselessness of the NHS as being too vague, and virtually unsearchable for the data it does contain.

The Canadian Press also reported through an Access to Information request that a major release of data planned for last fall had to be delayed because staff at Statistics Canada discovered major last-minute inaccuracies.

Is Canada’s middle class actually better off than it was in the past, and better off than the U.S. middle class (even though their economy is growing faster than ours)?

These days, it depends on who you ask.

Are job vacancies rising or falling? Is there really a labour shortage?

Again, it depends on who you ask.

The answers to just those two questions have huge implications to our economy, and right now, the experts who mine the data say Canada has a four-year gap in reliable information. Soon to become eight years.

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In the past two years, Statistics Canada lost 18.5 per cent of its workforce due to budget cuts. Over time, those budget cuts will prove extremely costly, when government ideology fails to match reality.

The Tories also cut 20 per cent of the research budget of Justice Canada. Canadian Press cites internal documents that say the cuts were a result of legal research that undermined the ruling party’s get-tough-on-crime agenda.

Henceforth, Justice Canada was instructed to create reports that support government policy, not refute it. When it comes to justice, ideology trumps the facts.

The government also cut $1.6 million in subscriptions to printed and online legal databases, meaning that accurate information on the effects of current government policy on crime, prisons and mandatory sentencing cannot as easily be gathered in the future.

Federal statistics on Canada’s makeup (our age, work, ethnicity, how we move through our cities, our housing choices, education levels and a host of other important cultural and economic actions) is now considered so inaccurate that the City of Toronto will not use them.

Red Deer will, though. Global News reported that Franklin Kutuado, our city research and evaluation co-ordinator, says we cannot afford to do the research to get our own data on the level of need for seniors housing, for instance.

So Red Deer will reply on the NHS data, questionable though it may be. He said the city will also consult other databases available to try for a wider picture on the way Red Deer’s future will be roll out.

He suggested this could result in something better than simple reliance on Statistics Canada. (It should be noted that StatsCan was regarded as a world leader in providing reliable national household data, at least before the Tories killed the mandatory longform census).

But Kutuado may have a point there. Who knows?

Actually, that is the point.

Red Deer will also be increasing its reliance on word-of-mouth data in the future to affect city planning.

Council’s next Let’s Talk session is on the budget, to be held on Wednesday, May 21, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Festival Hall. Come and rail all you want, and let the loudest voice decide how this city will grow.

Now there’s accuracy for you.

City councils absolutely must listen to their ratepayers. All governments do.

But governments also need accurate facts on demographics, employment, incomes, crime, transportation patterns and housing.

Without that, you’re left with ideology — which ultimately becomes abuse of power.

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United Nations official pushes Conservatives on First Nations

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — A United Nations rapporteur is at a loss to explain how a prosperous and sophisticated country like Canada has come to have on its hands a First Nations human-rights problem that has reached “crisis proportions.”

James Anaya’s report picks a fight with the federal government on several fronts — education, energy projects on reserves and missing or murdered aboriginal women, to name a few — and is sure to amplify tensions between Canada’s First Nations and a federal government they so thoroughly distrust.

“It is difficult to reconcile Canada’s well-developed legal framework and general prosperity with the human rights problems faced by indigenous peoples in Canada that have reached crisis proportions in many respects,” writes Anaya, the UN’s special rapporteur on indigenous rights.

“Moreover, the relationship between the federal government and indigenous peoples is strained, perhaps even more so than when the previous special rapporteur visited Canada in 2003.”

Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt acknowledged more work needs to be done, but

highlighted steps the government has taken to give First Nations the same access to safe housing, education and matrimonial rights as non-aboriginals.

“Our government is proud of the effective and incremental steps taken in partnership with aboriginal communities. We are committed to continuing to work with our partners to make significant progress in improving the lives of aboriginal people in Canada,” Valcourt said in a statement.

“We will review the report carefully to determine how we can best address the recommendations.”

Anaya, who spent nine days in Canada last year meeting with First Nations representatives and government officials, found appalling conditions on many reserves.

He identified shortfalls in First Nations education, housing and health, as well as the need for greater consultation with aboriginals on major energy projects, such as the Northern Gateway pipeline from Alberta to the British Columbia coast.

Anaya also added his voice to the chorus of those calling for a national inquiry into an estimated 1,200 cases of aboriginal women and girls who have been murdered or gone missing in the past

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The report comes on the heels of revelations from RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson that police have compiled a list of 1,026 deaths and 160 missing-persons cases involving aboriginal women — hundreds more than previously believed. The Conservatives have so far resisted calls for a national inquiry, saying the issue has been studied enough and now is the time for action.

But Anaya said even though some steps have already been taken, an investigation “into the disturbing phenomenon of missing and murdered aboriginal women and girls” is still necessary.

“The federal government should undertake a comprehensive, nationwide inquiry into the issue of missing and murdered aboriginal woman and girls, organized in consultation with indigenous peoples,” the report says.

Anaya’s report comes at a pivotal moment in the relationship between the governing Conservatives and First Nations.

The Assembly of First Nations is in disarray after the sudden resignation of its national chief, Shawn Atleo. As a result, the government’s proposed changes to First Nation education are in limbo until the assembly clarifies its stance.

Kenney tells Quebec to hire its unemployed youth OVER TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKER BAN

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Quebec just has to hire its own youth and unemployed instead of relying on temporary foreign workers, federal Employment Minister Jason Kenney said Monday.

The province is seeking an exemption to a federal moratorium so restaurants in the province can hire such workers.

Kenney told the Commons the moratorium was imposed to protect Canadians who are looking for work.

The federal minister pointed out that 14 per cent of Quebec youth are unemployed as are 20 per cent of new arrivals to the province.

Ottawa announced the moratorium in late April after reports suggested the program was being

abused by the food-service industry.

A spokesman for Quebec Immigration Minister Kathleen Weil said on the weekend the province has no problem with the program and that restaurants need temporary foreign workers to keep operating, especially in summer.

The moratorium has been widely criticized by industry groups, with Quebec’s restaurant association calling it “exaggerated and unreasonable.”

Earlier on Monday, federal Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander said the moratorium was imposed for “very good reasons.”

“There was abuse and we are absolutely committed to completing the review and the reform we have underway,” he said at an unrelated event in Montreal.

“And I can assure you and her

(Weil) and Canadians across the country that when this program is relaunched, it will not be subject to abuse.”

He said the hiring of foreign temporary workers should be a “last resort.”

“There are young people across Canada...who are looking for permanent jobs and summer jobs and our first obligation as employers is to look to the domestic market.”

Weil and Alexander were to have met Monday but it was unclear whether they did.

The temporary foreign worker program has ballooned from about 100,000 people in 2002 to as many as 338,000 now working across the country. In 2013 alone, Ottawa approved approximately 240,000 temporary foreign workers.

Pensioners settle in for hearings

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Nortel pensioners gathered at a Toronto courtroom on Monday to watch lawyers battle over billions of dollars in asset sales from the former technology giant — a fight that will determine their financial futures and is expected to set a precedent for global bankruptcy cases.

With their eyes locked on a giant projection screen, more than 25 pensioners sat in an overflow room watching the first day of the cross-border bankruptcy trial unfold through a high-tech video feed.

The showdown, playing out in Toronto and Wilmington, Del. courts, is aimed at determining how $7.3 billion of remaining Nortel assets will be divided between former employees, pensioners, creditors and bondholders.

Judges in both cities are conducting the proceedings simultaneously via a secure multi-camera video link.

Lawyer Brian O’Connor, who represents UK Nortel pension plan members, described Nortel as a company that has been torn to apart as various debtors “fight like jackals over the carcass.”

“The bickering and squabbling has to come to an end,” he told the judges.

At its height from 1999 to 2000, Nortel was worth nearly $300 billion, employed more than 90,000 people globally and was regarded as one Canada’s most valuable tech companies.

In 2009, the company filed for bankruptcy in North America and Europe, shedding thousands of jobs.

The company was felled by changing market conditions, economic upheaval and an accounting scandal that devastated its stock price.

Already, the costs of Nortel’s demise have climbed above US$1 billion over the past five years, with legal expenses eating away at money that could be divided among the various parties.

On Monday, Nortel’s former employees were easily outnumbered by lawyers — about 50 legal staff were in the Toronto court and another group was in Delaware — fighting over the remains of a company once hailed as Canada’s technology darling.

The tug of war began with a focus on the impact overseas, with lawyers representing Nortel’s European operations, who told the judges that their division deserves a piece of the money generated from $4.5 billion in patent sales, even though the assets were legally owned by the parent company.

Later, Sheila Block, a lawyer for Nortel’s U.S. operations, told the judge the division was “not some weak sibling or child” but a key part of Nortel’s business that was part of the “financial backbone” of the company.

The Nortel trial is considered one of the biggest bankruptcy cases in Canadian history and could serve as a reference point for future bankruptcy cases that concern international companies.

Filings with the courts say about 16,000 documents will be presented as exhibits over the coming weeks — whittled down from an initial three million — and 110 witness depositions have been taken leading up to the trial.

The main trial is scheduled to continue until the end of June.

Ottawa speeds up visa process for Mexicans The federal government has launched a new visa program aimed at making it easier and faster for Mexicans who want to come to Canada.

Citizenship and Immigration minister Chris Alexander made it clear on Monday, however, that there are no plans to get rid of visas.

He noted that Canada had 10,000 asylum claims from Mexico six years ago.

“Fortunately, under a reform system, that num-

ber last year was down to less than 100,” he told reporters at Montreal’s Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.

Alexander underlined that visas are the norm in Canada’s international relations.

The federal minister made the comments after he launched what’s called the Can+ pro-

gram, which will make visa processing quicker for Mexicans who have travelled to Canada or the United States within the last 10 years.

“We are determined to make sure that legitimate travellers from Mexico are coming to Canada in large numbers and growing numbers,” Alexander said.

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Independence declared in east Ukraine KREMLIN URGES KYIV TO HOLD TALKS

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DONETSK, Ukraine — Pro-Moscow insurgents in eastern Ukraine declared independence Monday and sought to join Russia, undermining upcoming presidential elections, strengthening the Kremlin’s hand and putting pressure on Kyiv to hold talks with the separatists following a referendum on self-rule.

Russia signalled it has no intention of subsuming eastern Ukraine the way it annexed Crimea in March. Instead, Moscow is pushing to include eastern regions in negotiations on Ukraine’s future — suggesting that Russia prefers a political rather than a military solution to its worst standoff with the West since the Cold War. Such talks are central to a potential path toward peace outlined Monday by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

The plan laid out by Swiss President Didier Burkhalter calls on all sides to refrain from violence and urges immediate amnesty, talks on decentralization and the status of the Russian language. That’s a key complaint of insurgents who have seized power in eastern regions and clashed with government troops and police.

But it’s up to the Ukrainian government to take the next step.

Acting Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk pledged to hold a dialogue with Ukraine’s east. But he gave no specifics and stopped short of addressing Sunday’s referendum and the declarations of independence in the pro-

Moscow regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.

“We would like to launch the broad national dialogue with the east, centre, the west, and all of Ukraine,” Yatsenyuk told a news conference in Brussels, adding that the agenda for talks should include changes to the constitution that would give more powers to the regions.

Ukraine’s central government and the West say the Kremlin has encouraged weeks of unrest in eastern Ukraine in a possible attempt to grab more land. Russia says that’s not so, and accuses the West of meddling in a region that Moscow sees as its backyard.

The Ukrainian government’s room to manoeuvre is shrinking.

With national presidential elections scheduled for May 25, the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk declared independence Monday, and those in Donetsk even asked to join enormous neighbour Russia instead. The sprawling areas along Russia’s border, home to about 6.6 million people, form Ukraine’s industrial heartland.

“We, the people of the Donetsk People’s Republic, based on the results of the May 11, 2014, referendum declare that henceforth the Donetsk People’s Republic will be deemed a sovereign state,” Denis Pushilin, co-chairman of the insurgent government, said to applause Monday.

Wearing an ill-fitting suit and reading his speech from a Mac laptop, he continued, “The people of Donetsk have always been part of the Russian world, regardless of ethnic affiliation.

Boko Haram leader vows abducted girls will not be seen again until fighters are freed

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LAGOS, Nigeria — Under the guns of their captors, dozens of barefoot girls sat huddled together wearing grey Muslim veils as they chanted Quranic verses in Arabic. Some Christians among them said they had converted to Islam.

“I swear to almighty Allah, you will not see them again until you release our brothers that you have captured,” the leader of the Boko Haram terrorist network threatened, an assault rifle slung across his chest.

A video released by the group Monday offered the first public glimpse of what it claimed were some of the nearly 300 Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped a month ago. The girls’ plight has spurred a global movement to secure their freedom.

It is not known how many suspected Boko Haram members are detained by security forces. Hundreds were killed last month when leader Abubakar Shekau’s fighters stormed the military’s main northeastern barracks in Maiduguri, the terror group’s birthplace and the headquarters of a year-old military state of emergency to put down the 5-year-old Islamic uprising.

In the video, two of the girls were singled out for questioning.

“Why have you become a Muslim?” one girl, who looked to be in her early teens, was asked. “The reason why I became a Muslim is because the path we are on is not the right path.”

“We should enter the right path so that Allah will be happy with us,” added the girl, who said her name had been changed to Halima because she had converted from Christianity to Islam.

Like the other girls, she wore a bulky grey hijab that covered her body from head to toe, revealing only her face.

A second girl, who appeared to be in her midteens, was asked if she or any of the others had been mistreated. No, she said, adding that they had experienced nothing “except righteousness.”

The girls’ families have said most of those seized April 15 from a school in the northeastern town of Chibok are Christians.

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Pro-Russian protesters listen to a guitar player whilst celebrating their declaration of independence for the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine Monday.

Pro-Russia separatists declared independence for the Donetsk and Luhansk regions following a contentious referendum ballot.

For us, the history of Russia is our history.”

A day earlier, both regions held a slapdash referendum that Ukraine’s acting president called a “sham” and Western governments said violated international law.

White House spokesman Jay Carney says the United States does not recognize the results of the vote, and is focusing on making sure Ukraine’s presidential election takes place as planned in 13 days.

But that is starting to look in doubt: Luhansk spokesman Vasily Nikitin said his region will not take part.

The interim government in Kyiv had been hoping the presidential vote would unify the country behind a new, democratically chosen leadership.

Ukraine’s crisis could grow even worse if regions start rejecting the presidential election. Dozens of people have been reported killed since Ukrainian forces began trying to retake some eastern cities.

UN calls for tribunal for South Sudan

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called Monday for a special tribunal for South Sudan, saying there are grounds to believe that crimes against humanity have been committed since widespread violence began five months ago.

The U.N. chief welcomed last Friday’s cease-fire agreement by President Salva Kiir and his former vice-president, Riek Machar, and demanded an immediate end to fighting, which flared over the weekend. He called for “30 days of tranquility” so farmers can plant crops in peace to avoid famine in the world’s newest nation.

“If the conflict continues, half of South Sudan’s 12 million people will either be displaced internally, refugees abroad, starving or dead by the year’s end,” Ban warned the U.N. Security Council.

South Sudan saw massive violence sweep the country in December, when fighting broke out between troops loyal to Kiir, an ethnic Dinka, and those

loyal to Machar, an ethnic Nuer. Kiir fired Machar last July and accused him of trying to oust him in a coup, which sparked months of ethnic attacks.

Ban, who visited South Sudan last week, said that since the crisis began, “many thousands of South Sudanese have been killed, atrocities have been committed by both sides, more than a million people have been displaced and nearly 5 million more need humanitarian assistance.”

A U.N. report last week said gross violations of human rights had been committed “on a massive scale” in South Sudan. Ban said that report “underscores the level of atrocities committed by all sides” and “a special — or hybrid — tribunal, with international involvement should be considered.”

U.N. human rights chief Navi Pillay said after meetings with Kiir and Machar last week that she warned them “they will inevitably be the subject of international investigations regarding the extent of their knowledge of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by subordinates under their authority,” and their failure to stop it.

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OTTAWA — The Harper government has awarded a contract worth up to $172 million for 15 light coast guard helicopters, despite facing a court challenge and accusations that the winner was given an unfair advantage.

On Monday, Fisheries Minister Gail Shea and Infrastructure Minister Denis Lebel announced the deal with Bell Helicopter, heralding it as a way to stimulate economic growth and create Canadian jobs.

Lebel called it an important win for Quebec, particularly the community of Mirabel, where the U.S. helicopter giant operates a factory.

“The aerospace industry is important to Quebec’s economy,” he said in a statement.

“I am proud to see that once again, Quebec workers are benefiting from our Government’s investments in the renewal of our Canadian Coast Guard fleet. This contract will support the growing aerospace industry in Quebec. It will attract a skilled and youthful workforce to the area and drive economic prosperity.”

Shea says the purchase will support more than 200 direct and indirect jobs.

Buying new helicopters is important for coast guard operations on both coasts and in the North, she added.

Under the terms of the contract, the first of the Bell model 429 helicopters will start arriving a year from now, with one new helicopter delivered each month thereafter.

Long before the contract was awarded, rival manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Canada — formerly known as Eurocopter — launched a court challenge claiming that Transport Canada gave Bell a leg-up by granting its model 429 a crucial weight exemption.

Airbus has a manufacturing plant in Fort Erie, Ont., and the company manufactured the current fleet of coast guard helicopters 25 years ago.

The accusation that specifications were rigged prompted both Airbus and AgustaWestland to pull out of the bidding, leaving only Bell.

The absence of competition made Monday’s announcement a de facto sole-source arrangement.

The lawsuit is still grinding its way through Federal Court and is not expected to be heard until later this year or early next year.

The Harper government should have waited, since a judge could still declare the tender on which the contract is based null and void, throwing the entire procurement process into chaos, said Airbus lawyer Marc-Andre Fabien.

“The federal government legally had the right to award the contract in the actual state of the proceedings, but morally should have (restrained) itself from awarding it while the case about the validity of the (request for proposals) was pending,” Fabien said.

Bell would have qualified as a bidder for the contract had Transport Canada not granted the weight exemption, which experts and Airbus have argued puts the model 429 into an entirely different safety category.

“They clearly would not have had the contract awarded without the exemption for the aircraft,” Fabien said.

The exemption, which increased the maximum gross weight to 3,400 kilograms, was granted in December 2011. Under the category of light helicopters, the maximum rated weight is supposed to be 3,175 kilograms.

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS NEW DENVER, B.C. — A sacred fire will burn for four days on the shores of a cold and deep southeastern British Columbia lake to honour the lives of four “Kootenay Kids” who died in a weekend canoe accident.

Close friends were holding a round-the-clock vigil for the woman and three men who died after their boat flipped Saturday as they returned from an outing on Slocan Lake near the mountain village of New Denver.

Lily Harmer-Taylor, 19, died despite resuscitation attempts.

A recovery operation was underway Monday for 15-year-old Jule Wiltshire-Padfield, 21-year-old Hayden Kyle and 19-year-old Skye Donnet, whose bodies never surfaced.

Between 50 and 60 residents gathered to mourn on the lakeside Sunday for an emotional spiritual ceremony as the sun set behind the mountains.

The residents held hands and preformed a First Nations smudging, or cleansing ceremony, with sage and burned tobacco, said resident and friend Isaac Carter.

He said the crew had been

dubbed the Kootenay Kids after the West Kootenay region where they lived.

“Fearless. That’s about it. They were fearless kids and they experienced life to its fullest, without a doubt,” said Carter, 24.

He said teenage friends closest to the canoeists set candles adrift in the water and planned to go on feeding the fire under the watch of community elders.

“It’s actually the kids who are doing this. Even just keeping a fire going for four days, it shows, I think, they’re going to have a newfound respect for death,” he said.

The ceremony also included intense chanting by a Cree man and the singing of a death song by a Jewish woman in Aramaic, he added.

Carter said there was no sense in trying to find someone to blame.

“We’ve all done it. We live on the lake, we play on the lake. It’s that one time,” he said.

“The weather changes here by the minute and everything went wrong at one moment and we will never know what happened. We will have to deal with that.”

“Something went wrong” about 5:30 p.m. Saturday when the four were paddling about 150 metres

off shore near the historic Molly Hughes mine, according to the BC Coroners Service.

Passersby noticed the group in trouble and sought help, but when emergency crews arrived they found Harmer-Taylor unconscious near the canoe.

She was rushed to hospital, but could not be revived with “aggressive resuscitative events.”

On Monday, an RCMP dive team was searching for the bodies of the three males in one-degree Celsius waters near the site of where the canoe was located.

Sgt. Darryl Little said eight divers were involved in the mission after an aerial search of the lake and shoreline turned up no clues.

“The community is very devastated,” Little said.

“They are a tight-knit community so they’re leaning on each other for support and trying to weather through this terrible tragedy.”

Grief counsellors were available at the village high school, where one of the canoeists was to graduate in a few weeks.

Police have said the canoeists were not wearing life jackets but the water is so frigid that they would not have survived in it for long.

NDP wants investigation of alleged political interference

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The New Democrats are once again urging the Harper government to summon the police to look into accusations of political interference in the office of the minister of public works.

And this time, they’re also planning to ask a House of Commons committee to summon the minister herself, Diane Finley, to testify.

Canada’s information commissioner has already reported evidence of “systemic interference” with access to information requests by three Conservative staff members who worked for Christian Paradis, the minister at the time.

Finley, who took over the portfolio last summer from predeces-

sor Rona Ambrose, has suggested it would be a waste of resources to involve the police.

“I ask that you appear before a parliamentary committee to discuss the matter,” New Democrat MP Charlie Angus said in a letter to Finley released over the weekend.

The standing committee on access to information, privacy, and ethics was scheduled to meet Tuesday, but the motion from Angus was not expected to be debated until Thursday.

Information Commissioner Suzanne Legault’s report followed an investigation into cases that date back to 2009 in Paradis’ office.

She concluded that one staff member, Sebastien Togneri, interfered in a previous investigation sparked by an access to information request filed by The Cana-

dian Press.

Togneri resigned in 2010 after the news agency reported he had been involved in other cases of meddling. The names of colleagues Marc Toupin and Jillian Andrews also appeared in emails tabled with a parliamentary committee.

Ambrose, who inherited the Public Works portfolio from Paradis, referred the Togneri matter to the Mounties, but no charges were ever laid.

Now, however, Finley’s office says the minister cannot direct the RCMP on whether to investigate a case.

A spokeswoman for the minister added that the Mounties have already decided to drop the Togneri file, suggesting that that was sufficient to determine that the Toupin and Andrews files need not be pursued by the police.

Mounties lay more lobbying charges against former PMO aide

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — One of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s former top aides faces more legal trouble.

The Mounties have charged Bruce Carson with three counts of prohibited lobbying and one count of influence peddling.

“These charges are the result of his lobbying activities on behalf of the Canada School of Energy and Environment and on behalf of the Energy Policy Institute of Canada,” RCMP spokeswoman Cpl. Lucy Shorey said in an email.

Carson was previously charged with one count of fraud on the government for illegally lobbying the federal government on behalf of a company that employed his girlfriend — a charge he denies.

That trial, which has been postponed while Carson dealt with a health issue, is scheduled to begin later this month.

Carson is scheduled to appear in the Ottawa courthouse on June 18 to face the latest charges.

Harper’s office first called the RCMP on Carson after allegations connected to a news investigation by the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. The

ciety of Upper Canada.

It also emerged that Carson received court-ordered psychiatric treatment before becoming one of Harper’s closest advisers.

Those revelations prompted opposition questions about screening processes inside the PMO. Carson was one of the more experienced hands in Harper’s generally young government when it came to power in 2006, having worked in politics for decades.

Many Conservatives lamented his departure when he left for Calgary in 2008 to take up posts at the Canada School of Energy and Environment and the Energy Policy Institute of Canada.

matter was also referred to the office of the conflict of interest and ethics commissioner and the commissioner of lobbying.

The network reported that Carson had allegedly been lobbying Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development and the then-minister’s office on behalf of an Ottawa-based water company that employed his girlfriend.

They were allegedly trying to sell water filtration systems to aboriginal reserves with water quality problems.

It subsequently came to light that Carson was hired by the Prime Minister’s Office in 2006 despite having a criminal record, which he disclosed at the time, and after having been disbarred by the Law So-

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Parkland poised for more growth ACQUISITIONS BIG PART OF INDUSTRY CONSOLIDATION

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Jack Donald founded Parkland Fuel Corp. with his wife Joan, and oversaw the business for nearly 25 years; Bob Espey is now guiding it though one of its greatest periods of growth.

The former and current CEOs of Parkland Fuel had a chance to share their experiences on Monday during the official reopening of Riverside Office Plaza, the company’s longtime home.

Canada’s largest independent marketer and distributor of fuels, Parkland Fuel supplies a network of approximately 850 service stations in Canada and the United States.

In addition to operating its own Fas Gas Plus and Race Trac brands, the company is a

retail branded distributor for Esso in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and the Northwest Territories, and for Chevron in British Columbia.

Its commercial brands include Bluewave Energy, Columbia Fuels, Sparlings Propane, Neufeld Petroleum & Propane, Island Petroleum and Farstad Oil. Since Espey became CEO, Parkland Fuel has made a number of major acquisitions, including SPF Energy in the United States.

He explained on Monday that independent petroleum

companies have become available, and integrated oil companies like Imperial Oil and Chevron are moving away from retail operations.

erating team.

“The market is continuing to consolidate and a big pillar of our growth is acquisitions.”

Donald marvels at that growth.

“I never thought it would be this big,” he said.

“That’s the difference between Bob and I, I had no ambition to grow beyond Western Canada; he’s had a far more — CEO BOB ESPEY positive outlook on the company and is grasping at opportuni“Really, we’re capitalizing ties wherever they stick their on that opportunity because heads up out of the sand.” of the fact we’re a public comIn 2011, Parkland Fuel anpany and we’ve got a strong nounced its Parkland Penny balance sheet and a good op- Plan, which aims to double the

‘REALLY, WE’RE CAPITALIZING [ON THAT OPPORTUNITY] BECAUSE OF THE FACT WE’RE A PUBLIC COMPANY AND WE’VE GOT A STRONG BALANCE SHEET AND A GOOD OPERATING TEAM.’

company’s 2011 normalized adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization) of $125 million by the end of 2016. It planned to do this through a combination of acquisitions and increased efficiencies.

“We’re well on our way there,” said Espey. “We’re over half way there two years into the plan.”

Parkland Fuel’s rapid expansion has not been without hurdles, he acknowledged.

“The biggest challenge with that sort of growth is building the team and getting the team to work together.

“We are a national business now, so we have major operating centres here in Red Deer, out in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia in the east, in Victoria, and then also in Calgary.” hrichards@reddeeradvocate. com

Founders decide to do it right with renovations $5-MILLION UPGRADING OF RIVERSIDE OFFICE PLAZA MAKES IT GREENER, CHEAPER

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR The ribbon-cutting at Riverside Office Plaza on Monday had all the markings of a grand opening.

And, despite the fact the two-storey building overlooking the Red Deer River at 4919 59th St. dates back 3 ½ decades, there’s plenty new inside and out.

Owner Parkland Properties Ltd. and its primary tenant, Parkland Fuel Corp. (TSX: PKI), have sunk more than $5 million into the structure.

That’s given it an upgraded heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, as well as a new roof and walls with beefed-up insulation.

Interior renovations have included modernization of office areas, the cafeteria and washrooms.

“We decided if we we’re going to do something, we were going to do it right,” said Jack Donald, who owns Parkland Properties and founded Parkland Fuel with his wife Joan.

As he prepared to help cut

the ribbon, Donald shared some numbers about the impact of the changes: a 39 per cent reduction in natural gas usage for the November-toJanuary period, as compared with a year earlier.

“The building is getting greener, we’re polluting less, we’re spending less.”

Bob Espey, president and CEO of Parkland Fuel, said his company was happy to invest in its Red Deer headquarters — especially as it continues to expand across Canada and into the United States.

“It is very important that we have a continuing presence in Red Deer. And this office really is now servicing all of the country, for various functions.”

Parkland Fuel has been able to consolidate its local operations under one roof, as compared with about a halfdozen locations previously, and strengthens its connection to its roots.

That’s because Riverside Office Plaza became Parkland Fuel’s first real home in 1978.

Donald reflected on those early days, and the miniscule 1,200 square feet that his fledg-

Photo by HARLEY RICHARDS/Advocate staff

Jack Donald, owner of Parkland Properties Ltd., left, chats with Parkland Fuel Corp. president and CEO Bob Espey in the boiler room of the newly renovated Riverside Office Plaza. The Parkland Properties building, from which Parkland Fuel operates, has become much more energy efficient with a $5-million makeover. ling business then occupied.

He recalled how the original cost of Riverside Office Plaza was considerably less than the value of the recent renovations.

“It was $3.3 million at the time and we just about fell over,” he said. “We were scared we were going to lose our shirts.”

Joan Donald concurred with her husband, recalling

sleepless nights at the time.

It’s great to see the steelframe building get a renewed lease on life, said Jack Donald.

“It makes sense in terms of dollars and cents, but it also makes sense environmentally to lessen your footprint.”

Given the rapid development that occurred in Red Deer during the 1970s and early 1980s, he believes similar

renovation opportunities exist elsewhere.

“Red Deer has a bunch of buildings that are very usable, but people haven’t kept them up to date.”

In addition to Parkland Fuel, other tenants in Riverside Office Plaza are Alberta Blue Cross and Central Alberta Orthodontics hrichards@reddeeradvocate. com

Keystone debate drags down U.S. energy bill ENERGY-EFFICIENCY BILL FALLS VICTIM TO ELECTION-YEAR POLITICS

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — A widely popular, bipartisan energy savings bill fell victim in the Senate on Monday to electionyear politics and the Obama administration’s continued indecision on the Keystone XL oil pipeline.

A procedural motion to end debate and bring the measure to a floor vote without amendments fell five votes short of the 60 votes needed for approval.

The legislation would tighten efficiency guidelines for new federal buildings and provide tax incentives to make homes and commercial buildings more efficient.

It easily cleared a procedural hurdle last week but stalled after Republican demand for votes on the Canada-to-Texas pipeline and on new administration-proposed greenhouse gas limits for coalburning power plants.

Republicans are united in favour of the pipeline and against the new power plant regulations, while Democrats are deeply divided on both.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., used a parliamentary manoeuvre to block

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Reid said Monday that Republicans were “still seeking a ransom” on the energy bill by insisting on the Keystone amendment and other votes. He said he had agreed to a long-standing request from pipeline supporters for a separate vote on the pipeline if its supporters would let the efficiency bill sail through unamended.

M i n o r ity Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, called Reid’s manoeuvre disappointing. “The Senate used to be a place of great debate and accomplishment. Now it is run like a dictatorship shutting out the voices of millions of Americans,” he said.

Election-year politics loomed on all sides.

Democrats said Republicans were unwilling to hand a victory on the energy efficiency bill to Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., a co-author of the bill who is facing a re-election challenge from Republican Scott Brown, a former Massachusetts senator who

now lives in New Hampshire.

Republican Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio also co-authored the energy legislation.

Shaheen and Portman both said they were disappointed at the defeat of a plan they said would create almost 200,000 jobs, reduce pollution and save taxpayers billions of dollars.

supporter of the Keystone XL pipeline.

Democrats also said the GOP wants to deny political cover to Sen. Mary Landrieu, who faces a tough re-election fight in Louisiana and to other Democrats in energy-producing states who have pushed for the pipeline’s approval during their campaigns. A Senate vote on the pipeline would help Landrieu and Democrats such as Sen. Mark Begich of Alaska, — SEN. MARY LANDRIEU, even if it fell CHAIR OF THE SENATE ENERGY COMMITTEE short of the 60 votes needed to advance it.

“People in New Hampshire President Barack Obama deand across the country lost layed the project indefinitely out today because of election- last month, citing uncertainyear politics,” Shaheen said, ty over the pipeline’s route while Portman called the vote though Nebraska. “a disappointing example of Landrieu, who chairs the Washington’s dysfunction.”

Senate Energy Committee, has Partisan discord was so made Keystone approval an strong that three Republican important part of her re-elecsenators who co-sponsored tion campaign. the energy legislation voted She angrily denounced Reagainst it Monday to protest publicans who opposed the the exclusion of amendments. energy bill, a move that also Among those voting no was blocks a Senate vote on the Sen. John Hoeven, a North pipeline.

Dakota Republican who has “They chose to have an isbeen the Senate’s chief GOP sue, as opposed to having a

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pipeline, and that’s very disappointing,” Landrieu said, naming Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., as the chief culprit.

On the other side, Republicans accused Democrats of dodging a vote on blocking the Obama administration’s proposed limits on carbon pollution from coal-fired power plants.

No matter the outcome, having to vote on what Republicans call Obama’s “war on coal” would be uncomfortable for Democrats struggling to hold their Senate majority.

Many Democrats in energyproducing states oppose the regulations.

Republicans also wanted a vote on boosting exports of liquefied natural gas, another hot political issue. Lawmakers from both parties support increased gas exports, although 22 senators — mostly Democrats — wrote a letter to Obama last week warning that increased exports could lead to higher prices for consumers and possible shortages next winter.

White House spokesman Jay Carney said Monday that Obama is committed to increasing energy security and efficiency and “will not rest even if Congress won’t act.”

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 100.66 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 54.06 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.40 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.09 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15 Cdn. National Railway . . 65.23 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 176.94 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 40.17 Capital Power Corp . . . . 24.82 Cervus Equipment Corp 21.61 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 50.12 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 52.39 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 30.01 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.63 General Motors Co. . . . . 34.82 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 20.43 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.86 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 51.00 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 13.01 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 46.69 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 110.19 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.85 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 15.25 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 47.60 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 17.49 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — Rising miners helped give the Toronto stock market a solid gain Monday as copper prices jumped in response to moves to open up Chinese markets.

The S&P/TSX composite index ran ahead 120.88 points to 14,654.94.

Base metal miners advanced after China’s cabinet promised late last week to allow local governments to issue bonds and streamline the approval process for initial public stock offerings, a move that was seen as widening market access.

At the same time, analysts say markets have become more comfortable with more realistic growth expectations from the world’s secondbiggest economy.

The Canadian dollar edged 0.01 of a cent lower to 91.77 cents US. On the merger and acquisition front, Botox-maker Allergan rejected the US$48-billion hostile takeover bid by Quebec-based Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. (TSX:VRX). It says the bid undervalues Allergan, isn’t in the best interests of the U.S. company and creates risks and uncertainties for its shareholders.

The California-based company also says the offer doesn’t reflect its future earnings and growth. Valeant shares dropped 98 cents to $141.98.

U.S. indexes were higher as the Dow industrials and the S&P 500 index racked up fresh record closes, with the Dow jumping 112.13 points to 16,695.47 and the S&P ahead 18.17 points at 1,896.65. The Nasdaq gained 71.99 points to 4,143.86.

The base metals sector led TSX advancers, up 3.89 per cent as July copper gained seven cents to US$3.15 a pound.

June bullion added $8.20 to US$1,295.80, pushing the gold sector up about one per cent.

The energy sector climbed 1.32 per cent as June crude ran up 60 cents to US$100.59 a barrel.

In other M&A developments, Hillshire Brands, which makes Hillshire Farm lunch meats, Jimmy Dean sausages and Ball Park franks,

Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.93 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 59.77 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.15 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 24.31 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 18.92 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 22.50 First Quantum Minerals . 22.04 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 27.14 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 9.65 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.97 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 4.44 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 39.60 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . 4.725 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 25.39 Energy Aeroflex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.67 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 37.15 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 70.10 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.67 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 57.00 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 43.89 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 23.12 Canyon Services Group. 16.03 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 31.33 CWC Well Services . . . . . 1.06 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 24.60 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.58 is buying Pinnacle Foods in a deal valued at US$4.23 billion. Among Pinnacle’s brands are Birds Eye frozen vegetables, Duncan Hines cakes mixes and Hungry-Man frozen dinners.

Traders also kept a wary eye on the Ukraine crisis as pro-Russian insurgents in the country’s Donetsk region declared it an independent state and asked to join Russia after a hastily organized referendum in which organizers say overwhelming numbers of voters backed sovereignty.

Meanwhile, the European Union added 13 more people and two enterprises to its list for visa bans and asset freezes aimed at punishing Russia for its position on Ukraine.

Investors also looked ahead to a busy week for economic news that should reassure investors that the U.S. economy is recovering from the damage caused by a severe winter.

The April reading on U.S. retail sales will be released on Tuesday, capacity utilization and industrial production data on Thursday and April housing stars numbers along with the May reading on consumer confidence from the University of Michigan on Friday.

Together, they are expected to indicate that the U.S. economy will run ahead 3.8 per cent in the second quarter after likely contracting in the January-March period.

Statistics Canada releases the March report on manufacturing shipments on Thursday.

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

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 14,654.94, up 120.88 points TSX Venture Exchange — 988.26, down 2.84 points TSX 60 — 837.67, up 7.02 points Dow — 16,695.47, up 112.13 points (all-time high) S&P 500 — 1,896.65, up 18.17 points (all-time high) Nasdaq — 4,143.86, up 71,99 points

Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . 102.23 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 64.17 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.47 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 36.06 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 53.20 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 7.27 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 9.92 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.140 Precision Drilling Corp . . 13.72 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 42.80 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 11.60 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 15.95 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . 11.58 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 71.54 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 75.43 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 66.88 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96.91 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 36.98 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.30 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 30.40 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 42.83 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 71.23 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 20.53 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 45.80 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 73.53 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 37.79 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.19x Currencies at close: Cdn — 91.77 cents US, down 0.01 of a cent Pound — C$1.8381, up 0.20 of a cent Euro — C$1.4993, up 0.04 of a cent Euro — US$1.3759, unchanged Oil futures: US$100.59 per barrel, up 60 cents (June contract) Gold futures: US$1,295.80 per oz., up $8.20 (June contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $22.163 oz., up 54.3 cents $712.54 kg., up $17.71 TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Monday at 988.26, down 2.84 points. The volume at 4:20 p.m. ET was 135.67 million shares.

ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: May ’14 $3.50 higher $498.60; July ’14 $3.50 higher $484.60; Nov. ’14 $0.40 higher $486.30; Jan ’15 $0.30 lower $490.70; March ’15 $0.80 lower $494.80; May ’15 $0.90 lower $497.80; July ’15 $1.00 lower $499.20; Nov ’15 $1.00 lower $491.30; Jan. ’16 $1.00 lower $485.30; March ’16 $1.00 lower $489.50.

Barley (Western): May ’14 unchanged $139.50; July ’14 $1.00 higher $141.50; Oct. ’14 $1.00 higher $141.50; Dec. ’14 $1.00 higher $141.50; March ’15 $1.00 higher $141.50; May ’15 $1.00 higher $141.50; July ’15 $1.00 higher $141.50; Oct. ’15 $1.00 higher $14150; Dec. ’15 $1.00 higher $141.50; March ’16 $1.00 higher $141.50; May ’16 $1.00 higher $141.50.

Monday’s estimated volume of trade: 418,960 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 418,960.

Most start-ups hope to be acquired within three years: PwC THE CANADIAN PRESS Canadian start-ups are eagerly hanging “For Sale” signs on their businesses and hoping to be snapped up quickly through simple acquisitions, according to an annual survey of emerging companies.

“The entrepreneurship ecosystem is growing and more and more people want to do it, but it’s a lot of work and a lot of ups and downs,” said Eugene Bomba, head of Canadian emerging company services at PwC. “It’s not easy to put yourself through building a company for the longer term, but the longer you’re able to do it, the hope is that eventually the higher the valuation of your company will be and the more jobs that are created.”

The annual survey of 150 chief executives by PwC found that 78 per cent of emerging companies are looking at some sort of exit strategy, with nearly twothirds eyeing an acquisition — up from last year’s 44 per cent.

And they’re not just looking for an exit strategy; they want a quick way out, as 40 per cent said they plan to leave the market in between one and three years.

Bomba says that stems in part from the belief that one to three years is the general life cycle of a start up, and that they should be selling by then.

But some Canadian entrepreneurs may also be taking an early exit - along with the income and learning that it pro-

vides - to build another company.

“The next promising time for us might be seeing these second and third time entrepreneurs who come back into the ecosystem again now that their lock ups (agreements) are over and that can be a really positive time and something that can be exciting for the Canadian ecosystem,” Bomba said, noting that the alternative is that Canadian start ups simply become talent pools for bigger U.S. companies.

“The serial entrepreneurs aren’t getting into it for a quick buck,” he added.

“They may exit because that’s what makes sense at the time, but that wasn’t the initial intention.”

Jeremy O’Krafka, a professor with the Entrepreneurship and Small Business program at Seneca College, and the founder of MENTORnetwork.CA, says that while the quick exit strategy is prevalent with tech startups, that doesn’t mean startups in general are waiting to be snapped up.

“It’s not as sexy to build something very slowly over a long period of time, but that’s still a very prevalent sector of the ecosystem as well,” he said, noting there’s also a subsection of entrepreneurs who have a long-term vision of what they want to create and that comes with a longterm commitment to building a business over time.

The PwC report found that, given their shortterm view, few companies are interested in going public through an initial public offering, or

IPO, because they’re concerned about the risk of a challenging IPO market or may not want to go to the trouble if they plan on selling.

Costs associated with going public are often too high for a small business to assume, particularly given the recent IPOs, such as Facebook, which have stumbled out of the gate.

While most startups said they’d like to be acquired, the report also found that many show a “startling” lack of acquisition preparedness.

The companies tend to be up to date on taxes and corporate documents, but less than a quarter have reviewed or audited their financial statements and only 11 per cent have completed a formal valuation.

In fact, 22 per cent have taken no steps towards preparing for a sale.

B.C. questions Kinder Morgan on spill prevention, response

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has questions for Kinder Morgan about the proposed expansion of its Trans Mountain pipeline through the province.

After reviewing the company’s application to the National Energy Board, the province submitted 70 requests Monday for more information on oil spill prevention and response plans on land and at sea.

“Our staff have reviewed the overall application from Kinder Morgan,” Environment Minister Mary Polak said at the legislature.

“What they have done is identified any gaps in information, places where they don’t believe the information from Kinder Morgan is complete or gives us sufficient information to determine whether or not we can support the project.”

Under revised federal rules, the province and hundreds of other interveners will not be allowed to directly cross-examine company experts on their testimony at the review hearings.

Instead, they must submit information requests in advance.

Andrew Weaver, a climate scientist and Green MLA, submitted close to 500 questions to the panel. He’s worried about marine oil spills.

“I am very concerned about the evidence used to justify Kinder Morgan’s assertion that it can deal with a heavy oil spill,” Weaver said.

“As we saw with the Northern Gateway hearings there simply has not been adequate research on how heavy oil behaves in a marine environment, or if it is even possible to clean it up.”

The province officially opposed the Northern Gateway pipeline at federal review hearings. The panel later recommended approval, with 209 conditions.

The $5-billion expansion of the Trans Mountain line would almost triple the capacity of the pipeline linking the Alberta oil sands to Port Metro Vancouver.

Like the Northern Gateway proposal, the province said the Trans Moun-

tain pipeline must meet five conditions, including an undefined “worldleading” oil-spill regime.

Also like the Northern Gateway, the project faces staunch opposition from environmental groups and several First Nations.

But Polak said B.C. residents are not opposed to pipelines “just point blank.”

“I think if they feel that if there are sufficient safeguards in place, then that opinion could change,” she said, adding those safeguards are part of the province’s five conditions.

The two pipelines were among a handful of proposals singled out Monday in a report by the United Nations’ special rapporteur on indigenous rights.

James Anaya’s report said he heard repeatedly from aboriginal leaders about “an atmosphere of contentiousness and mistrust” around resource development.

The federal government relies on the regulatory assessment process to consult First Nations, yet has rewritten regulations so that fewer projects require a now much-abbreviated review, he said.

First Nations are bombarded with proposals and the onus is on them to carry out their studies and develop evidence to support their concerns.

It all creates an atmosphere “that is conducive neither to beneficial economic development nor social peace,” he said.

Of 16 Canadian projects mentioned in the report, eight are in B.C., including the New Prosperity gold and copper mine near Williams Lake and the province’s hoped-for trillion-dollar liquefied natural gas industry.

The B.C. and other provincial governments have encouraged resource sharing between companies and First Nations, Anaya said. The province itself has revenue-sharing deals for mining royalties, stumpage fees and oil and gas revenues.

Among his 99 recommendations, Anaya urged the federal government to pursue “less adversarial” treaty negotiations and aboriginal consent on resource development.

Pembina plans new pipeline, third fractionator at Redwater $460M PROJECT

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL) is proceeding with construction on a new 55,000 barrel per day propane-plus fractionator at its existing Redwater fractionation and storage complex along with an associated pipeline at an estimated cost of $460 million.

RFS III, which is underpinned by long-term take-or-pay contracts with multiple producers, will be the third fractionator at Pembina’s Redwater complex and will leverage the design and engineering work completed for Pembina’s first and second fractionators — facilities that process mixed natural gas liquids into their constituent parts such as ethane, propane and butane.

The estimated cost of the fractionator, including associated caverns and previously announced pre-build expenses, is $400 million.

“We are excited to have secured the commercial agreements to proceed with building a third fractionator,” Stuart Taylor, senior vice-president for NGL and natural gas facilities, said in a statement announcing the project.

“RFS III will provide our customers with timely fractionation capacity along with efficient storage and market

access through our well-established facilities at Redwater. Leveraging our existing assets and using similar plant designs again demonstrates the value of our integrated strategy.”

In conjunction with building RFS III, Pembina also plans to construct a new high vapour pressure pipeline lateral into the Willesden Green area in south-central Alberta at an estimated cost of $60 million.

The project involves installing some 56 kilometres of new HVP pipeline along with other associated infrastructure that will be connected to Pembina’s Brazeau Pipeline. It will be capable of transporting ethane-plus natural gas liquids from the field for delivery into the Fort Saskatchewan area.

Subject to regulatory and environmental approval, Pembina expects the new pipeline to be in service in mid2015.

Calgary-based Pembina Pipeline operates pipelines that transport conventional and synthetic crude oil, heavy oil and oilsands products, condensate and natural gas liquids produced in Western Canada.

It also owns and operates gas gathering and processing facilities and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business and offers a full spectrum of midstream and marketing services.

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Uneven housework split needs counselling Dear Annie: My husband and I are that was when he promised that everyin our mid-20s, have been married for thing would be split 50/50 and that we five years and have two chilwould share our lives. What dren. do I do? — Young and Stuck We are both full-time Dear Young: This is not a students with jobs. My job phase that will pass. This is is full time and his is part what your husband is going time. to be like as long as he can However, our responsiget away with it. bilities at home are split so The fact that he prefers that I do 95.5 per cent of evto sleep alone indicates that erything, and he does what’s there is more going on than left. an uneven split in houseMy husband refuses to hold chores. look for a full-time job and Get some counselling, seems quite content being preferably with your husin debt and struggling to band, but without him, if MITCHELL pay bills. necessary. Find out what & SUGAR He also refuses to create you can change, what you a budget and won’t read any cannot and what you are articles I bring home on the willing to live with. subject of communication Dear Annie: I have been in marriage. married for eight years and knew my He declines all suggestions of fam- husband for four years before that. ily time or date nights. He prefers to The problem is my stepchildren. be alone, and that includes sleeping by Whenever there is a family function, himself. invitations are addressed to my husI feel stuck. Is this a phase that will band only, as if I don’t exist. My huspass? Should I get a divorce? When we band’s children always buy him gifts married, we said it was forever, but for his birthday and holidays, but I get

ANNIE

HOROSCOPES Tuesday, May 13 They are offering you some pretty good CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: advice and very creative at that. Take the adStevie Wonder, 63; Robert Pattinson, 27; Ste- vice that speaks to your soul, anything short phen Colbert, 49 of that will not do.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Trust the natuVIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Communicatral flow of your thoughts and imagination, they ing with loved ones, and sharing the stirring are leading you towards greater awareness of your thoughts will have a profound effect on what has been niggling you underneath the your creative work and what dreams you will surface for some time. move towards.

There is a great opportunity for artistic of Deep awareness of their inspiration will all mediums to express themselves with truth have you appreciated them and perhaps depth today. more romance in your life.

Simply move in the direction LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): of your thoughts and dreams, Follow your inspired thoughts they will not stir you off course today. now and will offer your greater They will lead to more of a fifulfilment and awareness of what nancial increase as you will have is truly important to you. greater inspiration at work and HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today within your daily routine. Peris your birthday, this year will haps you will finally think of the mark a starting point with past best way to save money, or you secrets being revealed which will simply will find a solution to a free you up to make new strides long standing issue. forwards.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. Significant relationships in 21): The way you communicate your life will play a major role for today will lead you to be seen LARISA MAIRA you this year. as someone with great spiritual OZOLINS They will help you leave your awareness. past lens of the world behind Be keen and observe your will help you imagine these new thoughts today, they are helping goals and dreams to help you you seen beyond and into the move forward. Make time for them! new and untried.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Those wild Great rewards on a personal level will felt dreams you had last night! Write them down on a profound level. now!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You Your imagination can take you anywhere have a financial break through. and currently you are tapped into the pulse of A solution to how to improve on your home the hidden and unseen swirling of life. What- life and environment to some issues that has ever you observe will be a game changer been going on for far too long will come to a within the career, pay attention! resolution today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If you are an Self-empowerment will be felt, as well as artist of any medium your work will be receive greater value for trusting your inner voice. especially well today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): CommuDream bigger, your perspective is a bit too nicate your ideas out with friends. narrow for today’s imaginative energy. The They will offer you greater insight which past view will come up only for you to observe will empower you forward. it, learn from it, and leave it there. The future Inspired, dreamy atmosphere will help is bright! you relax more and will provide you with the GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Trust your much needed rest from the ins and outs of gut instinct, you know, that little voice in your the day. head that tells you, “watch out”, or, “go for it.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Greater Today will show you two intense sides of awareness of your inner thoughts will provide the spectrum. you with the much anticipated break through Great compassion and the darker aspect within your career. Interactions with your of this, make sure to encourage the aware- mother or someone in authority will help you ness of spirituality today! move in the clear direction towards greater CANCER (June 21-July 22): Others can prosperity in your life. be a little blown away from your new perspecPISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You will be tive and view on life today. seen as someone who is very passionate Let them be, this will encourage them to about sharing your wisdom with the world. take action and transform their current lens You have the ability now for a break as well. through with your understandings which will You are an inspiration to others now. Rel- lead to greater prosperity for you in the long ish in this awareness, but keep both feet run. firmly on the ground.

Enjoy this moment and inspire others!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Family members are asking you to transform some aspect Larisa Maira Ozolins is an internationally of your work life or daily life to improve your syndicated astrologer and columnist. Her colhealth and endurance. umn appears daily in the Advocate.

SUN SIGNS

Noah sails to top baby name for boys in U.S., Sophia No. 1 among girls WASHINGTON — Noah sailed past Jacob to become the most popular baby name for boys in 2013, ending Jacob’s 14-year run at the top.

Sophia was the most popular baby name for girls for the third straight year. The Social Security Administration announced the most popular baby names Friday.

Noah was followed by Liam, Jacob, Mason and William. Sophia was followed by Emma, Olivia, Isabella and Ava. The rise of Noah and Liam highlights a trend toward more smoothsounding baby names, said Laura Wattenberg, creator of Babynamewizard.com.

And where their mother no doubt insists that they treat her husband with respect, your husband doesn’t seem to be demanding the same.

He needs to tell his kids that notes and invitations to the two of you need to be addressed that way, and that your special occasions should be recognized with at least a card. Meanwhile, we hope you can handle some of this with humor instead of bitterness. It will help.

Dear Annie: I was taken back by “Betsey’s” response to “Concerned Mother.” To this day, I send my mother a text telling her I am home when returning from a trip.

This is something I have done since I was a latchkey kid, all the way through college and now as a 33-yearold working mom. It gives both of us peace of mind. My 42-year-old husband does the same thing.

We do not feel suffocated. It’s just what we do when we know others love us.— Latchkey Mom Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

Filmmakers Fed Up with sugar added to foods seek to raise consumer awareness

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Food manufacturers are responsible for fuelling a sugar dependency in America that is creating an obesity epidemic, and it’s spreading around the world, the makers of the new documentary “Fed Up” charge.

Director Stephanie Soecthig (Tapped) teamed with narrator and journalist Katie Couric to create the hard-hitting look at why millions of American children are growing up obese despite media attention and government guidelines.

The principal culprit is sugar, they say, which is added to many products, including ketchup, pasta sauce, salad dressing, breakfast cereals, juice and energy drinks, baked goods, yogurt and even baby formula.

Laurie David, who won an Oscar for producing An Inconvenient Truth, Indigo CEO Heather Reisman and Regina Scully (Miss.Representation) are executive producers of Fed Up, which opened in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal on Friday.

“Katie Couric has been following the issue of diet, exercise and obesity for 30 years in different ways and notwithstanding all the news of this over so many years in fact Americans were getting fatter and she thought it would be interesting to excavate this problem and really understand what is going on,” said Reisman ahead of a screening at Toronto’s recent Hot Docs Festival.

Soecthig followed several families for more than two years and includes some heart-wrenching footage in which obese children document their uphill battle with the bulge.

“We found them in various places, in church groups, through schools, doctor’s offices,” Soecthig said.

“At one point we’re following 10 different families. We give them video cameras and ask them to document their daily life. We got really lucky because we had some amazing children that really personified the underlying problems, the marketing and the policy issues.”

Consider these facts from the film: from 1977 to 2000 it’s estimated Americans have doubled their intake of sugar.

Despite fitness club memberships more than doubling across the U.S. between 1980 and 2000, obesity rates doubled. Eighty per cent of the 600,000 food products sold in the U.S. contain

sugar. Children have more exposure to foods containing sugar, fat and sodium through advertising, including online, and in their school cafeterias than ever before.

Sugar is addictive — a study showed that of 43 cocaine-addicted rats given the choice between cocaine and sugar water over 15 days, 40 of the creatures opted for the sweet stuff.

The most recent Canadian data, from the 2004 Canadian Consumer Health Survey, shows that on average Canadians consumed 110 grams of sugar a day that year — the equivalent of 130 ml (26 teaspoons). Sugar calories made up 21.4 per cent of the average Canadian’s total calorie intake.

“It’s not like people have to go from not knowing anything to suddenly becoming these extreme food people,” said Reisman.

“You become aware and with that awareness you just take a couple of steps and a couple of steps. I think that’s the power of Stephanie’s film is that it is a story that she’s telling us that makes us aware of how much we are surrounded by things that are actually not good for us.”

Added sugar can have many guises, including molasses, sucrose, fructose, glucose, anhydrous dextrose, malt syrup and honey. On nutrition labels, a percentage for the daily recommendation is not given for sugar.

“That’s the other thing that’s not fair about this issue,” David said.

“You’re eating a lot of ice cream or you’re having doughnuts for breakfast, you know ‘OK, I’m eating bad stuff.’

But you don’t necessarily know it when you’re eating yogurt, which is marketed as a healthy breakfast. Or cereal which is marketed as healthy, fibre added. Or juice or baby formula. All these things are sugar bombs.”

Families are eating largely processed food or dining on takeout which contain high levels of sugar, fat and salt.

Yet cooking meals with whole grains, fruits, vegetables and lean meats ensures children get the nutrients they need while eliminating unhealthy ingredients.

“We’re now going on a fourth decade of marketing telling us that cooking is hard. It’s a chore. It’s expensive.

It takes too long,” said David.

“And by the way, none of those things are true.”

The film opens in Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa on May 16, and in Halifax, Victoria and Winnipeg on May 23.

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a gift from one or two of them, and the rest ignore me.

I sign everything, “Dad and Mary” or “Grandpa Bob and Grandma Mary,” but the thank-you always goes to “Dad” or “Grandpa.” His grown children are nice to me, but I am not included in anything. Even on the wedding invitation from his son, it was addressed to “Bob Jones and Family.”

I have children of my own, and they would never dream of treating their stepdad like this. Am I being too sensitive? I am at the point where I don’t want to participate in any more birthday parties, holidays or anything else that involves getting together with his kids.

I have tried so hard to get them to like me. I met their Dad after his marriage was over, and his wife had cheated on him.

They treat their stepdad great. So why do I get this treatment? I don’t think it’s ever going to get any better.

Am I right to say forget about them? — Feel Left Out Dear Feel: We think the kids like you well enough, but they aren’t entirely comfortable with your position.

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More than just hummus CHICKPEAS — OR GARBANZO BEANS — ARE QUICKLY GROWING INTO ONE OF THE TOP INGREDIENTS IN NORTH AMERICAN RECIPES

Chickpea is the magic ingredient in this gluten-free chocolate chip cookie.

RECIPES Roasted Red Pepper Hummus 2 cups garbanzo beans, cooked and drained 1 (4 ounce) jar roasted red peppers 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 ½ tablespoons tahini (sesame paste) 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon salt In an electric blender or food processor, puree the chickpeas, red peppers, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt. Process, using long pulses, until the mixture is fairly smooth and slightly fluffy. Make sure to scrape the mixture off the sides of the food processor or blender in between pulses. Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour. The hummus can be made up to three days ahead and refrigerated. Return to room temperature before serving. Sprinkle the hummus with the chopped parsley before serving.

Grain-free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites 1¼ cups canned chickpeas, wellrinsed and patted dry with a paper towel 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ½ cup and 2 tablespoons peanut butter, at room temperature ¼ cup (80 grams) honey 1 teaspoon baking powder a pinch of salt ½ cup chocolate chips Preheat your oven to 350F (175C).

Combine all the ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, in a food processor and process until very smooth. Make sure to scrape the sides and the top to get the little chunks of chickpeas and process again until they’re combined.

Mix in the chocolate chips. With wet hands, form into 1½-inch balls. Place onto parchment paper lined cookie sheet. If you want them to look more like normal cookies, press down slightly on the balls. They don’t do much rising.

Bake for about 10 minutes. The dough balls will still be very soft when you take them out of the oven. They will not set like normal cookies. Store in an airtight container at room temperature (or in the fridge) for up to one week.

Roasted Garbanzo Beans 15-ounce can garbanzo beans 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil Salt Spice blend of your choice Preheat oven to 400F. Drain the can of garbanzo beans in a strainer and rinse

with water for a few seconds to clean off the beans. Shake and tap the strainer to rid of excess water. Lay paper towel on a baking sheet and spread the beans over. Use another paper towel to gently press and absorb the water on the beans. Roll the beans around with the paper towel to also remove the thin skin from any of the beans. Discard the skins and the paper towel. Drizzle the olive oil over the beans and use your hands or a spatula to toss around and coat. Roast for 30 to 40 minutes until the beans are a deep golden brown and crunchy. Season with salt and spice blend.

East Indian Inspired Falafel 2 x 300-gram cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 ½ cups thick Greek-style yogurt 2 tablespoons curry powder 1 egg 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 3 green onions, finely sliced ½ cup fresh coriander, finely chopped 1 tablespoon oil 2 tablespoons mango chutney 1 cucumber, sliced, to serve Pulse chickpeas in food processor until roughly chopped. Add ½ cup yogurt, curry powder, egg and breadcrumbs.

Process until mixture is well-combined, but still chunky. Spoon into a large bowl. Add green onions and coriander.

Season with salt and pepper. Stir until well-combined. Roll 2 tablespoons of mixture per chickpea patty into balls.

Place on a greased baking tray and put in the fridge until required.

Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Flatten balls into patties.

Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.

Combine remaining yoghurt and chutney and mix well. Serve with cucumber slices and chickpea patties.

Chickpea Curry 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 large onions, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, finely chopped 6 whole cloves 2 (2 inch) sticks cinnamon, crushed 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander salt 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 4 cups of cooked chickpeas ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro 3 cups of water Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, and fry onions until tender. Stir in garlic, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute over medium heat, stirring constantly. Mix in peas with water. Continue to cook and stir until all ingredients until thickened.

Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro just before serving, reserving 1 tablespoon for garnish.

Chickpeas or garbanzo beans — whatever you may want to call them — are fast becoming the soughtout legume.

Though the beigecoloured, pea-shaped with a mild nutty flavour has always been an everyday element in the Mediterranean and South Asian cuisine, it is now becoming a familiar ingredient in the North American recipes.

Last year, American Photos by ATUL BADONI/freelance newspapers reported Chickpeas have always been an everyday element that the chickpea was so popular that many in the Mediterranean and South Asian cuisine — s t r u g g l i n g t o b a c c o like in this East Indian chickpea curry and falafel. farmers switched to growing the bean. Cahealth benefits. With their high pronadian farmers are also focusing on tein and fibre content, even health the chickpeas for profit, with most activists want the chickpea on their of the crops being produced in the bandwagon. southern parts of AlHaving established its berta and Saskatchepopularity, you may wonder: wan. In fact, according how do you cook chick peas? to Agri-Food Canada, Canned chickpeas are Canada has slowly convenient, but the most crawled up to be in the budget-friendly and lowtop five among exportsodium way to make chickers of chickpeas worldpeas a part of your regular wide. diet is to start with the dried Chickpea’s fame beans. didn’t happen overThe fastest method is night — it was a few cooking them traditionally years in the making. In — in a pressure cooker. As my opinion, it all bethe name states, it is a vesMADHU gan with hummus — a sel that cooks food under Middle Eastern spread BADONI pressure so not much time of pureed chickpeas, is needed. For every pound sesame paste, lemon of chickpeas, you add nine juice and garlic. This cups of water. Cover and simple condiment, lock the lid. initially served with its traditional Bring to pressure over high heat, Middle Eastern sidekicks — falafel, about 15 minutes. Reduce the heat pita and spicy lamb — slowly be- to low, so that you barely hear the gan to be paired with other dishes. hissing from the pot. Cook for 45 The creamy concoction began being minutes. Release the pressure by served with vegetables, crackers and running cold water over the lid for as a healthy spread on sandwiches five minutes. Open carefully. and wraps. To meet the growing deIf a pressure cooker is not availmand, hummus ‘spread’ into an in- able, you can also do it on stovetop. dustry and unconsciously increased Simple let the beans soak overnight the value of the chickpea. and then add fresh water (three cups Another factor nudging chick- of water for every one cup of beans) peas up in popularity is the growing cook over medium heat. It could take cost of meat. A healthy, low-fat cut up to two to three hours this way. of meat costs about $4 to $5, while a If you don’t have time to babysit, pound of chickpea can cost one-fifth then you can also use the slow cookof that. Price conscious cooks saw er method. For 1l pounds of dried the pea as a cheaper alternative to chickpeas, add one-quarter teaspoon include in family friendly recipes. of baking soda and seven cups of waChickpea’s continued fame could ter and cook on high for four hours also be due to being in the right or eight to nine hours on slow. place at the right time. In recent If for convenience, you do decide years, the culinary scene has seen to use the peas in a can, rinse the different dietary needs and food beans to remove the salt and the gastrends come to the forefront. Being eousness before using. a high protein legume, non-animal Chickpeas can be used in stew, product and wheat free, chickpea soups, salads and casseroles. Here found a niche in menus with diet are some of my chickpea favourites: restrictions.

Madhu Badoni is a Red Deer-based Vegetarians, ‘vegan arians’ and freelance food writer. She can be gluten-free diet seekers all have reached at madhubadoni@gmail.com helped in keeping the chickpea in or on Twitter @madhubadoni. Watch the spotlight. for Madhu’s Masala-Mix blog on www.

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Chickpea’s fame didn’t happen overnight — it was a few years in the making. In my opinion, it all began with hummus — a Middle Eastern spread comprising of pureed chickpeas, sesame paste, lemon juice and garlic.

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Blown away QUINCY JONES KNEW RIGHT AWAY HE WANTED TO WORK WITH MONTREAL’S NIKKI YANOFSKY

BY VICTORIA AHEARN THE CANADIAN PRESS Music impresario Quincy Jones recalls being in his living room wearing a bathrobe and drinking a blueberry smoothie when he heard prodigious Montreal vocalist Nikki Yanofsky sing live for the first time.

It was about six years ago and Jones — producer of Michael Jackson’s chart-smashing albums “Off the Wall,” “Thriller” and “Bad” — had connected with Yanofsky through a mutual friend after learning she was performing tunes by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie using his arrangements.

“It blew me away,” the 27-time Grammy Award winner said in an interview.

“You know it right away if it is there and if it’s not there. The first four bars, you know what’s up.”

Jones said he also knew immediately that he wanted to work with the internationally acclaimed jazz-pop singer with the jaw-dropping vocal range and sensational scatting abilities.

And he did, first at a jazz festival in Europe, and now on her newly released album, Little Secret.

Jones executive produced the 12-track studio release, and it has his master touch all over it — from the slick arrangements to samples of his 1962 hit Soul Bossa Nova and even snippets of his speaking voice.

Fusing jazz and pop, the album is a vintage funksoul offering with horn beats and a feel reminiscent of the works of Amy Winehouse and Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings.

Yanofsky said she was “a huge Quincy fan” growing up and has fond memories of dancing to the music of legendary artists he’s worked with, including Jackson, Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra.

“I have just so many memories of learning these songs and being mesmerized by the arrangements and the complexity of all the arrangements.

He has an ability to take something so complicated and make it accessible and make it feel like you could just

listen to it without thinking about it too much.

“But then when you get in-depth and really look at it, it’s like, ‘How did you do that?’ It’s nuts!”

At 20, Yanofsky naturally comes across on the album — and in person — as more mature than when she first gained attention as a brace-faced teen muscling her way through classics including Fitzgerald’s “Airmail Special.”

The Juno-nominated prodigy — who has performed with greats including Herbie Hancock and Stevie Wonder — said she wanted to “bridge jazz with popular culture in a new way that hadn’t really been done in a while.”

“I just wanted to find a new way to bring it to my generation.”

Yanofsky — who is also well known for singing “I Believe,” CTV’s broadcast theme for the 2010 Winter Olympics — said she focused on melody first and lyrics second.

It’s advice she got from Jones during the recording process, which took place over two years in Montreal and California.

“I wanted to have something that was happy and fun and people just wanted to listen to and enjoy and not think about too much.”

Jones liked that Yanofsky “doesn’t categorize music” — a sentiment the prolific producer seems to embrace himself. Yanofsky said Jones stressed to her that: “Good music is good music, it doesn’t matter what it is. If it makes you feel something, if it makes you want to move, that’s what it’s all

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Legendary music producer, composer and musician Quincy Jones, left, and singer Nikki Yanofsky are pictured in Toronto as they discuss their collaboration. question of: ‘How long do I make her keep going at the mike or do we take a break?’

“A big decision, huge decision.

“It’s like telling Sinatra or Ray Charles to jump without a net, to take a chance, you know?”

Jones then re— QUINCY JONES c a l l e d t h e t i m e he made Jackson stretch his vocal range on She’s Out of My Life.

“I said, ’Michael, now I want you to do a soft, soulful murmur downstairs here.’ (He said).

‘But I’ve never done that before.’ I said, NIKKI YANOFSKY ’That’s why I want you to do it.”’

“A very powerful song (written by) Tommy Bahler. I was saving that for Sinatra and I said, ‘No, I’m going to do it with Michael, because he’s never experienced a relationship song,”’ added Jones, who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year.

“And every time he (sang it he)

‘YOU KNOW IT RIGHT AWAY IF IT IS THERE AND IF IT’S NOT THERE. THE FIRST FOUR BARS, YOU KNOW WHAT’S UP.’

‘HE HAS AN ABILITY TO TAKE SOMETHING SO COMPLICATED AND MAKE IT ACCESSIBLE AND MAKE IT FEEL LIKE YOU COULD JUST LISTEN TO IT WITHOUT THINKING ABOUT IT TOO MUCH.’ —

about.”

Jones admitted he can be a taskmaster in the studio in an effort to draw that emotion from his artists.

“In a process of an album you become everything, because situations change every day. And it’s always a

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Raygun Cowboys to highlight lineup at The Vat Edmonton’s Raygun Cowboys will lead an eclectic musical lineup on Friday at The Vat pub in Red Deer.

Besides the rollicking Raygun Cowboys, who plan to record a fourth “rockabilly/psychobilly” album next month, other bands performing the same evening are the Koffin Kats from Detroit, The Wild from Kelowna, and HighKicks from Calgary.

Tickets are $15 and from The Vat or 53rd Street Music in Red Deer. Doors open at 8 p.m

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Eminem performs at the 2012 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif. Eminem gave his estranged mom quite the Mother’s Day gift, releasing a music video for a song that depicts her struggles raising the rebellious rapper.

The two exchange letters in the video as well.

One of the last shots focuses on the final line in the rapper’s letter to his mother: “I hope you get

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this message that I will always love you from afar! ‘Cause you’re my Ma!”

Toronto’s Big Crush will let loose with some killer blues/rock/soul tunes on Friday and Saturday night, at Fratters in Red Deer.

The band’s debut album, Temptation, was selected by the Blues Underground Network as one of the top 10 albums of 2013.

Critics have compared singer Joanna Swan to Janis Joplin and Alannah Myles and Big Crush to Deep Purple and early Rush.

See what all the fuss is about at the 8:30 p.m. shows.

There’s a $10 cover charge.

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Eminem gave his estranged mom quite the Mother’s Day gift, releasing a music video for an apologetic song that depicts her struggles raising the rebellious rapper.

The Detroit rapper released the video for Headlights featuring fun.’s Nate Ruess on Sunday.

The song, released on Eminem’s 2013 album The Marshall Mathers LP 2, is an extended apology to his mother Debbie for the difficulties he caused her over the years.

Eminem has had a very public feud with his mother since early in his career, disparaging her in song and blaming her for a tough childhood.

The reflective Headlights signals a different direction for the rapper, at least in song, as he apologizes for the trouble he caused and for the shots he took in his lyrics.

A publicist for Eminem did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The video is shot by filmmaker Spike Lee from the mother’s perspective with a handheld point-of-view camera capturing some of the more difficult episodes from their life together, including the destruction of a Christmas tree, moving Eminem out of the house and repeated spurned attempts to visit her adult son at his mansion.

At one point in the video Eminem sees his

cried, so I just left it on the record.

“He cried, because you could feel it.”

Jones said he plans to collaborate with Yanofsky again, and the two are due to tour in Europe together this summer.

“I just love being with this guy,” she said, squeezing his arm while sitting beside him on a couch in a downtown hotel.

Jones said Yanofsky has “come a long, long way and she’s got a long, long way she’s going to go. But you hear that the first time you hear her, you know.

She’s not going to stop here, she’s going to keep evolving, and that’s important.

Very important.

“You don’t want to get stuck on one thing, you know. No, that’s not her trip.”

His advice to her during that journey?

“Don’t stop till you get enough,” said Jones with a laugh.

“It’s true. If you empty the cup every time it comes back twice as full, and she gives it up every time she goes for it.

“I love that. I love that. That’s real.

“Everything is important and get in the habit of doing everything you do very, very, very well, and she’s there.

She’s there.”

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ROYAL CANADIAN CIRCUS COMING TO RED DEER

POLICE AGENCIES PREPARING FOR UNOFFICIAL START TO SUMMER

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The big top is coming to Red Deer. The Royal Canadian Circus will be making a stop at Westerner Park for six performances from May 23 to 25. The circus will feature the Zerbini Liberty Horses and Little-Big, the Jiocké Zamperla Zoppe Acrobatic Riders, plus trapeze artists, juggling, sword balancing, pole perch, musical comedy, acrobats, clowns and more. The show is produced by the Zerbini Family Circus.

For tickets, go to www. royalcanadiancircus.ca. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Red Deer Food Bank and Kids up Front for their associated charities.

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF Law enforcement agencies throughout Central Alberta are preparing for the Victoria Day long weekend and the unofficial start to the summer.

In Red Deer, a common concern for officers this long weekend will be house parties.

Even though lots of people leave for the weekend, plenty stay in town and Cpl. Sarah Knelsen said the municipal noise bylaw states that noisy parties can be shut down after 11 p.m.

VICTORIA DAY LONG WEEKEND “Loud house parties are the big one for us,” said Knelsen.

“It’s the long weekend, everybody wants to celebrate. We’ll be looking for loud party complaints.

“We’re always looking for impaired drivers and encouraging people to find alternative transportation if they are celebrating with some beverages. We’re going to be out and about as we are every weekend.”

In Sylvan Lake, the RCMP will have more officers on staff,

but Cpl. Kevin Halwa said that unless the ice comes off the lake, they don’t anticipate a particularly rowdy weekend.

“The ice is still on the lake so that is going to limit a lot of the issues for us,” said Halwa.

“That being said, I’ve had other long weekends where it was still ice covered on Saturday morning, but by Saturday afternoon there was boats out there and people were water skiing.”

Police will be out doing rolling checkstops and other en-

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SCREENING TESTS FOR HEALTH Learn about 10 screening tests people should have regularly to stay heathy at an upcoming health cafe.

On May 21 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. or 2 to 3:30 p.m., people can come and learn from Dr. Peter Bouch, a Red Deer family doctor, on when to test or when not to test. The presentation takes place at the Red Deer Lodge, at 4311 49th Ave., and costs $5. To register, contact the Red Deer Primary Care Network at 403-343-9100 or events@rdpcn.com.

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

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Former base facilities to remain open for other uses

ART OF CRAFT BEER EVENT A showcase of craft beers, brew masters and tasty food will be on display at the Westlake Grill, all in support of the local MS Society chapter. The Art of Craft Beer event caters to the curious craft beer connoisseur and even those who just want to sample some tasty microbrews. From 5 to 8 p.m. on June 19 at the Westlake Grill at Heritage Ranch, 6300 Cronquist Dr., there will be a sampling of beer and some food cooked up by the grill kitchen. Tickets cost $82.15 and include a beer sampling class. For tickets, go online to www. bkticketcentre.ca.

forcement activities throughout the weekend.

“This is not the first long weekend in Sylvan Lake,” said Halwa.

“We’ve got our long weekends and summer pretty much down to a science now.

“We’ll be keeping our eyes open for alcohol and drinking and driving-related infractions.”

Halwa said the May long weekend isn’t typically crazy for Sylvan Lake, with people instead choosing to go west towards the mountains.

BY JOSH ALDRICH ADVOCATE STAFF

Andrew Malley, and Red Deer Crown prosecutor Jason Snider, who opposed the application.

Aloneissi argued that the problem of finding an impartial jury in the Red Deer area would be “insurmountable” given the case’s media exposure and the numerous people who have a direct or indirect connection to the case.

Moving the trial to a venue such as Edmonton would offer a much larger jury pool from an area less closely connected to the case.

The air cadets are entering their final summer of operation at Penhold, but the facility they have used for the last 48 years is not going anywhere.

The former military base was purchased by Harvard Park Business Centre Ltd. in 1996 and it has operated as a training centre for many organizations since then.

The Department of National Defence announced in 2012 that it would be ending its lease with Harvard Park and spreading the summer training out between Cold Lake, Dundurn, Sask., and Vernon, B.C., citing infrastructure costs.

“They’ve been here for many years, it would have been nice to have them here longer, but everybody has to move on in life and in other directions,” said Harvard Park Training Centre general manager Tracey Henwood. “We hope for the best for the military and if they ever want to come back, we’re still here.”

The Harvard Park Training Centre consists of 15 buildings on more than 90 acres of land.

In 2009, Red Deer County upgraded all water lines and repaved all roads in Harvard Park.

The list of user groups includes the RCMP, Alberta Fish and Wildlife, Girl Guides of Canada and Corrections Canada, among many others.

With the lease with DND ending, there will be a large hole on the calendar, but Henwood said they should be able to fill it.

“We’re going to continue what we do every day.

We’re a training facility, nothing is going to change what we do,” he said. “The groups will continue coming, they’ll probably just be training more. It will give them flexibility to come in the summer time instead of coming all the time in the winter, spring and fall.”

The facility opened in 1940 as Manning Depot for the Royal Air Force to train Commonwealth pilots as part of Canada’s contribution to the Second World War. It has taken on many uses and looks since then.

In 1994, the base was finally decommissioned.

The residential portion of the base was renamed Springbrook in 1995 when private developers purchased the land and homes.

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Photo by ASHLI BARRETT/Advocate staff

Work continues on the 12 new sites at Lions Campground in preparation for May long weekend. While all the sites aren’t guaranteed to be ready by then, campground staff say some of them will be usable.

Malley venue move rejected

BY ADVOCATE STAFF The bid to move a murder trial out of Red Deer has been refused.

A defence application for the move was made in relation to a Central Alberta financial planner accused of the bombing death of a young mother in Innisfail.

Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Earl Wilson made his ruling on Monday morning in Red Deer court after hearing from Edmonton lawyer Bob Aloneissi, who is representing Brian

Feedback sought into 10-year sports plan The province is looking for feedback on it’s proposed 10-year sports development plan called Going the Distance: The Alberta Sport Plan 2014-2024.

The last time the Alberta Sport Plan was updated was in 2004.

Richard Starke, the minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation, has spent much of the last year in consultations with Albertans and stakeholders across the province.

The goal is to promote excellence in amateur sport and participation across all ages, abilities and backgrounds.

The plan has taken an integrated approach to maximize the investment and support for athletes from grassroots to the elite.

Before the program is approved, the government is looking for public feedback on the current draft with the deadline May 30.

“We have a draft of a plan, and we want to send it back to Albertans and ask: Do we understand correctly what you’ve been telling us? This is what we’ve heard, is this what you want to see?” said the department’s press secretary Bill Anderson.

Key points they have worked around from the public include a consistent and inspiring vision for sport; support for all levels of sport; a reduction in redundancies; and a foundation in trust and transparency.

The 2014 provincial budget allocates $27.9 million for sport, recreation and ac-

tive living, including $18.8 million to the Alberta Sport Connection.

There are more than 125 provincial sport, recreation and active living associations in Alberta.

“What we are hearing from Albertans is that they want the government to invest pretty equally across all sectors of sport,” said Anderson.

“We want to invest in sport, getting people active, getting people involved at an early age and making sure they have access to sport, all the way up to supporting high performance athletes.”

For a look at the draft, go to www.albertasportplan.ca.

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

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BRIEFS Collisions result in injuries Several people were sent to hospital with various injuries after three collisions on Hwy 2 in Central Alberta on Sunday.

The first incident occurred north of Innisfail around 4:30 p.m. when a northbound SUV lost control and rolled into the centre median.

Two nurses and a pediatrician who were passing by stopped and assisted the five occupants of the vehicle, three of them children.

All were later transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Both northbound and southbound traffic was affected while emergency crews assessed and treated injuries.

The second collision occurred around 6:30 p.m. in the southbound lanes near Gasoline Alley. Witnesses reported a single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle.

The lone rider of the motorcycle was transported to hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries. The southbound lanes were limited to one lane of travel while emergency crews, with the assistance of a collision analyst, investigated the crash.

The third collision took place shortly after 7 p.m. when a male riding an ATV parallel to Hwy 2 became airborne and was ejected from the vehicle.

He was not wearing a helmet and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. This incident occurred in the southbound lanes of the highway just north of 32nd Street and affected southbound traffic.

RCMP report neither speed nor alcohol are factors in any of the collisions.

Pursuit ends with charges A 21-year-old Saskatchewan man is facing multiple charges after leading police on a hot pursuit early Sunday morning.

Blackfalds RCMP pulled over a

Man sentenced on weapons charges A Ponoka County man accused of caching weapons at a rural home near Crestomere was sentenced on a number of firearms-related charges last week.

Darcy Wedlund, 40, was given a two-year conditional sentence in Wetaskiwin provincial court on May 6 on various charges related to possession of prohibited and unauthorized firearms.

He was also prohibited from possessing firearms for 10 years.

Wedlund was also fined $4,000 for four counts of possession of wildlife or exotic animals.

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WEEKEND: Numerous agencies to be on duty That would put them in the Rocky Mountain House RCMP detachment area, where Sgt. Mike Numan said will they work with numerous enforcement agencies through the weekend, including Alberta Sheriffs, Fish and Wildlife, Environment and Sustainable Resource Development and Clearwater County peace officers.

A big concern is offhighway vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and the safety of the drivers.

“Alcohol is a big concern and the combination of alcohol and vehicles does not mix,” said Numan.

Another concern is people leaving campsites on public land in a disastrous state. Numan said people should leave the sites better than the way they found the.

There will be patrols aimed at off-highway vehicles as well as checkstops.

“It’s the first long weekend and really, this year, it’s the first long weekend that it could be half-decent out weather wise,” said Numan.

“We’ve had a long winter and people want to get out and enjoy the outdoors.

“We understand that, we’re just asking people do that respectfully.”

Several Alberta Parks are enforcing a liquor prohibition

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this long weekend, aimed at mitigating problems based on what has transpired at these locations before.

In Central Alberta, Aspen Beach, Jarvis Bay and Pigeon Lake Provincial Parks will all have a long weekend liquor ban. The ban runs from Thursday at noon to Monday at 6 p.m. Throughout the province, Garner Lake, Cypress Hills, Wabamun Lake, Dillberry Lake, Miquelon Lake and Whitney Lakes Provincial Parks will also be under the ban.

Traffic sheriffs and integrated traffic enforcement units will be on the highways checking for speeders and other unsafe drivers.

Fish and Wildlife officers will be making sure people have fishing licences and preventing conflicts with wildlife, while conservation officers will be out protecting people in parks, as well as the flora and fauna. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate. com

BASE: Sold in 1996 The military portion of the base was sold to Harvard Park in 1996.

In 1999, airport operations were taken over by the Red Deer Airport Authority — a partnership of the City of Red Deer, Red Deer County and the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce.

Harvard Park has worked hard to maintain the history of the property, staffing it year round.

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For the waterfowl and gulls at Sylvan Lake and for those people who want to get on the lake, some more warm days may be needed before the ice fully comes off the lake.

He was arrested by police following a raid by seven RCMP units and Alberta Fish and Wildlife on a residence on Jan. 25, 2012.

Police seized dozens of weapons, including eight handguns and more than 70 long-barrelled guns.

Among the units involved in the arrest were Red Deer RCMP’s Emer-

gency Response Unit, Ponoka RCMP, Hobbema Community Response Unit, RCMP Air Services, RCMP Edmonton Explosives Disposal Unit, National Weapons Enforcement Support Team and the Calgary Customs and Excise Unit.

A five-day trial had been set to begin in Wetaskiwin this week.

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A City of Red Deer worker spreads fertilizer on the grass at Victoria Park on Monday afternoon. It takes approximately two hours to cover the entire green space.

“We try our best to keep everything the same,” said Henwood.

Preparations for the final summer at the training centre start on June 1. jaldrich@reddeeradvocate. com

TRIAL: Crown confident jury can be found Snider said the Crown prosecutor’s office was confident an impartial jury could be

found, noting jurors would be pulled from the Red Deer area and from a population of 150,000 to 200,000 people.

Malley, 57, is charged with first-degree murder, causing an explosion likely to cause harm or death and sending an explosive device in connection with the death of Vicky Shachtay, 23, at her Innisfail home on Nov. 25, 2011.

Wilson ruled that while the case had attracted “significant media attention,” it was not on an “unremitting basis.”

The justice also dismissed defence concerns that Malley’s role as a longtime financial advisor threatened the ability to find an impartial

jury. Malley was found in March to have violated a number of Investment Industry Regulation Organization of Canada (IIROC) rules in his dealings with clients — more than 50 of whom had lodged complaints.

An $80-million civil lawsuit is also underway.

Wilson said the problem could be resolved through the judge’s right to excuse jurors with a personal financial interest in a case.

Wilson said he saw no reason that a fair trial could not be held in Red Deer.

The Crown prosecutor Malley’s six-week trial is set to begin on Jan. 26, 2015.

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suspicious pickup truck around 1 a.m. as it was turning off of Aspelund Road onto Hwy 2 southbound.

The truck pulled over to the side of the road, then suddenly took off again.

RCMP pursued the vehicle with the help of an Edmonton-based RCMP helicopter that was on patrol in the area.

The truck shut off its lights, travelled across the ditch in order to change directions and headed north on Hwy 2.

The truck then rammed a police vehicle that was attempting to block its path when it turned onto Range Road 275 and continued on, returning to Hwy 2 northbound.

The truck turned onto Hwy 12 towards Rimbey and rammed a second police vehicle out of the way.

It later turned onto a trail, running off of the road and into a small body of water.

With the help of the helicopter, police located the lone male suspect and took him into custody.

The incident took just under an hour, said Sgt. Ken Morrison with the Blackfalds RCMP detachment.

No one was injured during the pursuit but two police cars were damaged.

Zachary Finch of Porcupine Plain has been charged with two counts of assault with a weapon, flight from police, dangerous driving, two counts of undertaking and three counts of mischief.

He was scheduled to appear in court on Monday and remains in custody, Morrison said.

FAMILY What will our children become?

There are moments when I look upon my sweet children and am taken away to thoughts of what they will become. I want them to be respectable. I want them to be happy. I want them to be self-sufficient and above all I want them to be moral.

Some of my first young memories are sitting around the kitchen table with my brother listening to my dad spout off the slogan that would later, in my teen and adult years, stick heavily in my mind. The Golden Rule- treat others the way you would like to be treated.

I didn’t know it then, but these few small and seemingly insignificant words would later shape me into the perLINDSAY son I am today.

BROWN They would help me get through some tough decisions ME PLUS THREE and certainly get me out of a pickle or two.

I didn’t grow up in a religious home, but stridently try to understand the views of others. I never was touched by abuse, but find empathy for those who were.

I was born with the innate urge to be attracted to the opposite sex, but know overall that happiness and love is what truly matters.

I have never once met an individual who prefers same-sex relationships to rebuke me for loving my husband, so in turn I would never do such to them. I have friends who have admitted to me their struggle with their sexual preference and know of people who still hide silently behind a lurking veil of fear and judgment.

And it saddens me to no end, when I see what these people who I care for must go through in order to love freely and openly. It amazes me that same sex marriage is even a topic no less a hot topic in today’s media.

Have we not evolved far enough in our culture to understand that love should know no bounds? Cliché yes, but nonetheless true.

This morning as I read an article berating homosexuality, explaining why it is an immoral, unhealthy and an unjust way of life I felt troubled.

It occurred to me that I should be feeling angry, as this man who wrote the article is flinging delicate at-

tacks at people I love and care about.

I should want to be outraged that the author is telling me that by supporting same sex marriage I have cheapened life as we know it. I should be disgusted that he implied that as the rate of same sex marriage increases society will undoubtedly crumble further into ruins.

But as all these thoughts splashed through my mind I realized I felt none of this. All I could feel was sadness.

Sadness for this individual who did not have someone to instill into him The Golden Rule.

Sadness that his children will possibly take on the same views as he.

Sadness that my once fervent notion of equality has crumbled just the same as his self-proclaimed revelation of our crumbling society.

I take a quick look at my children who play on the living room floor.

They engage in their fancy filled play and are none the wiser to my unnerved feelings from the subject at hand. I silently say to myself that I can only hope they will not become bigots of society. I stridently hope they will never judge their fellow man, but instead get to know and understand themembracing the differences that every human on the face of this earth possesses.

It is then that I realize these qualities I want so badly to see in them will not come to fruition with hope. Open mindedness, fairness, and an unbigoted opinion is something we all come into this world with. A quality that should be nurtured rather than opposed.

Which is why I will continue this ritual of teaching The Golden Rule to my children. I will teach them that kindness must be rewarded with kindness. The differences in the human race are not something to belittle but something to rejoice. Diversity is a beautiful thing, even if sometimes you do not understand it.

So with thoughts of The Golden Rule drifting through my head I bring this article to a close.

I doubt that I have changed the views of those of you who do not agree with my stand on this subject.

But what I do know this piece of modest writing will provide, is a reminder to myself as to how I want my children to move forward in this world of ours.

And as parents that is the finest plan of attack we can provide in the fight for equality.

Lindsay Brown is a Sylvan Lake mother of two and freelance columnist.

Arrogance has no place among those willing to learn “I look forward to growing old and wise and audacious.”

— Glenda Jackson, British Labour Party politician and former actress “How many of you are 55 or older,” he asked.

“Stand up.”

I heard a story once about conference for elite executives where the topic of an afternoon session was advertising, specifically with social media — Facebook, Twitter and such.

The guest speaker was a young hotshot — an Internet marketing guru — known for his unconventional approach.

At the speaker’s request, about 10 members stood up.

“Did any of you bring a young associate to this conMURRAY ference?”

FUHRER Those standing looked at each other and shook their heads.

“Then you should leave,” said the guru.

“Because you’re not going to get anything out of this session and do you know why?” Everyone stared at the hotshot.

“You’re too old.”

A murmur rippled through the crowd. The comment seemed cruel — inappropriate.

“Too old to understand what I’m about to share, so leave now and don’t waste my time.”

Insulted and hurt, a handful of the over-55 group did just that — got up and left. The rest who decided to stay were asked to sit down, be quiet, pay attention and try to keep up.

I wasn’t there. I’m not certain what prompted the comments.

Part of it might have been ego, a little grandstanding.

Some speakers will attempt to shock an audience to get a reaction — to stay memorable.

Maybe the speaker knew that some of the people would leave due to insecurity and that others might stay because they had something to prove about age and learning.

As a speaker, I don’t condone this approach. I find it unkind and besides, the assertion is untrue.

The ability to learn, grow and assimilate new information and ideas does not end somewhere in our mid-50s.

For the person with healthy self-esteem and a healthy curiosity — the dedicated lifelong learner — learning, growing and assimilating need never end.

Back in 1927, Edward L. Thorndike — an American psychologist who spent nearly his entire career at Teachers College, Columbia University — declared that the ability to learn declined slowly and slightly at a rate of about one per cent per year after age 25.

At the time, most educators operated under the old adage, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.”

It wasn’t until the 1980s that a study by Malcolm S. Knowles, the renowned American adult educator revealed that it was only the speed of learning that slowed, not intellectual power, and even this decline could be minimized by continual use of the intellect.

Knowles discovered that learning differed be-

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tween adults and children.

Adults needed to know the reason for learning something.

Adults needed to be involved in the planning and evaluation of their instruction.

Adult learning was problem-centred rather than content-oriented.

Adults also responded better to internal versus external motivators and, perhaps most importantly, adults were more interested in learning subjects having immediate relevance to their work or personal lives.

A further study by K. Warner Schaie, PhD, coauthor of the Handbook of the Psychology of Aging, declares that that mental ability gradually improves until about the age of 40, at which time the abilities tend to stabilize until approximately age 60.

After that, the decreases are minimal until the mid-70s.

Thus, the ability to learn, retain and assimilate new information does not decrease until the sixth or even seventh decade for most individuals.

The literature supports the idea that adult learners are able to mentally process at a higher cognitive level with respect to analysis, conceptualization, creativity and judgement ability.

In my experience, adults are often more eager and motivated to learn and approach learning from a place of readiness and time perspective — meaning the older adult knows time is limited.

What it comes down to is a willingness to learn, a desire to embrace change without fear and the gumption to challenge hotshots who might label anyone older as unable.

The people who stayed in the room had something to prove.

Perhaps that they weren’t going to be intimidated by the kid on the stage.

Or just maybe — being comfortable in their own skin — they were able to look beyond the bluster and arrogance of youth and find value in the message.

Research shows that our ability to learn and evolve continues well into our later years. I believe that such is also the case with our ability to grow and maintain our self-esteem.

Certainly, self-esteem will rise and fall and can rise again over the course of a lifetime.

In my experience, our falls often result from underestimating our power to learn, change and grow.

We must always appreciate how much we can achieve (and learn) when we become willing to accept challenges and take responsibility for our lives.

Lifelong learning is the province of the healthy selfesteemer, so make a commitment today — this very moment — to never stop learning.

Margaret Mead, the American cultural anthropologist, once wrote, “It is utterly false and cruelly arbitrary to put all the play and learning into childhood, all the work into middle age and all the regrets into old age.”

I don’t think it’s ever wise to single out people or label them as unable.

To do so is arrogant presumption. Sadly, there will always be those individuals who choose to label others.

Perhaps there’s some solace in the knowledge that no-one escapes growing older.

One day the hotshot will be 55 or older and may be asked — by a young guru — to stand up and leave the room.

Murray Fuhrer is a self-esteem expert and facilitator.

His new book is entitled Extreme Esteem: The Four Factors. For more information on self-esteem, check the Extreme Esteem website at www.extremeesteem.ca.

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Parents concerned about sleepovers Question: What’s your opinion about overnight group activities for elementary-grade children? We want our kids to have fun with their friends, but we’re concerned about exposing them to inappropriate influences.

Jim: As the dad of a fifthgrader myself, I completely understand your struggle.

It’s a sad fact that we live in a world that is increasingly dangerous and unhealthy for our kids.

As parents, we must be mindful of what our kids are exposed to when they’re in someone else’s care.

I realize we can’t keep our children in a safe cocoon forever.

JIM Eventually they’ll face exDALY ternal threats and temptations, and as parents, we’re responsible to equip them for that challenge as early as possible.

It’s important to look for appropriate opportunities that will allow your kids to step out from under your immediate oversight a little bit at a time.

For us, however, we’ve elected to encourage our kids’ growth in this area through avenues other than sleepovers. (Although we’ve done them in rare cases where we’ve known the families well.)

Your situation and comfort level may be different.

If so, I’d simply encourage you to exercise due diligence with every invitation.

You might consider meeting with the adults responsible for supervising the overnighter.

Find out where it will be held and what activities are planned. If you’re well-acquainted with the person in charge, there’s probably little to worry about.

If, however, this sleepover is being held in someone’s private home and you’re unfamiliar with the parents, I’d suggest that you meet with them beforehand to make sure that their values and perspectives are in line with your own.

If this is a school- or church-sponsored event, you may discover that the teacher or leader would love to have you volunteer as a chaperone.

Question: My husband and I divorced when our now-10-year-old son was 3.

He visits his dad frequently, but unfortunately gets little attention from my ex, who’s now remarried and has started a new family. My son tries to be brave, but I know he must feel hurt and rejected.

What can I do?

Dr. Greg Smalley, Vice President, Family Ministries: Yours is a heartbreaking situation, and my heart truly feels for you.

Witnessing your son being neglected by his dad is painful, and you shouldn’t dismiss or minimize your feelings — both for you and your son’s sake.

After you’ve acknowledged and sorted out your own emotions, it’s important that you give your son the opportunity to identify and express his feelings, too. This is because children can’t grasp the complex dynamics of broken relationships.

They don’t see things for what they are, and often assume guilt for the breakup, believing that they’ve done something wrong.

Don’t wait for your son to bring up the subject.

He probably won’t, especially if he’s trying to be brave. Next, try to uncover what’s at the root of your ex-husband’s emotional neglect of your son. It may be that he’s avoiding you, his new wife is interfering, there’s financial strain, etc.

Whatever the reasons, he needs to understand and feel the weight his actions are having on his son.

You’re more likely to achieve this goal and agree to a solution if you appeal to his emotions, rather than by shaming or harassing him.

Finally, do everything you can to find a good man who can encourage and serve as a positive role model for your son.

You might approach your father, someone from church, or a trusted teacher, coach or neighbor about the possibility of spending time with your boy. Your son will be sure to benefit, even if his father doesn’t participate.

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In herald of change, Britain’s same-sex couples get right to unite coats of arms

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON — Britain’s gay couples have taken a step forward — into the Middle Ages. Like blueblooded families down the centuries, they can now have their own coats of arms.

The College of Arms, which has overseen noble titles and insignia since the 15th century, has ruled that same-sex married couples may join their heraldic symbols in the same way as heterosexual spouses.

The change follows the legalization of same-sex marriage, which took effect March 29.

Lancaster Herald Robert Noel, an officer of the college, said that the change “seemed natural and logical.”

He said that for centuries when a couple married, “the custom was to divide a shield vertically down the middle and place the arms of the husband on one side and the arms of the wife on the other.” Now two men or two women can do the same.

The change is likely to affect only a small number of people.

Noel said “a fraction of 1 per cent” of the British population has a coat of arms. They have traditionally been awarded to the nobility and gentry, though anyone can apply to the College of Arms for their own insignia.

The college says it considers factors such as education, professional qualifications, charity work and “eminence or good standing in national or local life” when deciding whether to grant a request.

Once an application has been accepted — and on payment of a 5,250 pound ($8,850) fee — the symbols are designed by heralds with input from the bearer.

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LUANN May 13 1991 — U.S. President George Bush meets PM Brian Mulroney. Both sign the Air Quality Agreement. Both countries pledge to end acid rain within 10 years.

1981 — Pope John Paul II is shot and seriously wounded in St. Peter’s Square by Turkish assailant Mehmet Ali Agca.

1978 — CRTC rejects the introduction of pay TV in Canada.

1971 — FLQ terrorist Paul Rose is given a life sentence for the non-capital murder of Quebec Labour Minister Pierre Laporte during the October Crisis of 1970.

1928 — Eileen Vollick gets pilot’s licence, becoming the first Canadian woman to be a licensed pilot.

1916 — Manitoba is the first province to vote for prohibition of alcoholic beverages.

1885 — British Columbia legislature passes Chinese Restriction, which bans entry of Chinese immigrants. It would later be ruled unconstitutional.

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Habs blank Bruins to stay alive

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Canadiens 4 Bruins 0 MONTREAL — The slump is over for Max Pacioretty.

The big left-winger had a goal and an assist in the second period and Carey Price made 26 saves as the Montreal Canadiens downed the Boston Bruins 4-0 to force a seventh game in their Eastern Conference semifinal series on Monday night.

The series is tied 3-3 going into Game 7 on Wednesday night in Boston.

Pacioretty, who had only one assist in the first five games, scored and set up Thomas Vanek’s goal in the second period. Lars Eller scored in the first for Montreal and Vanek added his second of the game into an empty net with 3:56 left in regulation time.

“I was just waiting for my time to pitch in offensively,” said Pacioretty. “Obviously you wanted it to happen more often in the playoffs, but it’s two do-or-die games where I’ve scored a goal so I feel confident that I’m helping the team.

“You want to feel you’re helping the team win and I think I did that tonight.”

Rookie Nathan Beaulieu, the Canadiens’ 2011 firstround draft pick who was given a surprise start by coach Michel Therrien, picked up an assist in his first NHL playoff game and was plus-2.

“I never played at a pace like that before,” the 21-yearold said. “It was incredible.

It was good to get the first period under my belt and I felt I settled down after that.”

The Canadiens repeated the scenario of their 2011 first-

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Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price makes a diving save against Boston Bruins’ Milan Lucic as Canadiens’ Lars Eller (81) moves in during second-period NHL Stanley Cup playoff action on Monday, in Montreal. round series against the Bruins, winning at home to force a Game 7. That year, they lost the decisive game in overtime.

Boston coach Claude Julien felt his team played well, but didn’t finish its chances.

“The second goal probably hurt us the most because we were spending a lot of time

in their end and we had some great chances to tie the game, but that kind of turned the tide around,” said Julien. “I didn’t like the way they got their goals tonight.

“But we had more lines going than we’ve had this whole series. We spent a lot of time in the offensive zone, but if

you hit posts and miss open nets. . . You’ve got to bury those chances. Tonight they came back to haunt us.”

Montreal busted out of the gate after a rousing pre-game show and the teams played at a ferocious pace through the first two periods.

Despite having the best of

the play in the opening 20 minutes, the Canadiens needed a freak play for the only goal.

Kevan Miller lost the puck off his stick behind the Boston net and then inadvertently tripped goalie Tuukka Rask as he tried to smother it, leaving Eller free to score unassisted 2:11 into the game.

The second frame was marked by a remarkable 5:11 stretch without a whistle in which the Bruins bottled the Canadiens in their end for minutes at a time, only to see Milan Lucic botch their best scoring chance from the edge of the crease.

Soon after, Beaulieu flipped the puck up the centre of the ice and saw it go off Loui Eriksson to Pacioretty, who won a race with Zdeno Chara and beat Rask between the pads at 15:24.

Pacioretty kept a puck alive with his feet amid a crowd in front of Rask during a power play and saw the puck slide to Vanek for a shot into an open side at 17:39.

The Bruins came close at 11:05 of the third when a Chara shot went off Price and dropped behind him, but with Jarome Iginla digging in the crease David Desharnais was on his knees to stop the puck with his stick just as it had almost crossed the goal-line.

The no-goal call stood up to video review.

Notes: Beaulieu replaced Douglas Murray on Montreal’s third defence pair and Daniel Briere returned to the lineup for Travis Moen. . . Eller scored during Beaulieu’s first career NHL playoff shift, making him plus-1 only 2:11 into the game. . . Boston made no changes. . . Shawn Thornton played his 100th career playoff game.

Canada holds off late charge from Czechs for win at worlds

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Canada 4 Czech Republic 3 MINSK, Belarus — Canadian captain Kevin Bieksa paid the price in the form of a chipped tooth and stitches on the inside of his mouth.

After Canada held on to beat the Czech Republic 4-3 on Monday at the world hockey championship, it was worth it.

Bieksa took Jan Kovar’s stick to the mouth, a penalty that gave Canada a five-minute man advantage it scored twice on. When the Czechs scored twice in the third period to make things interesting, those power-play goals loomed large.

“If you look at it, it’s the difference in the game,” coach Dave Tippett said.

Canada’s power play was 1-for-11 in the tournament before Nathan MacKinnon and Morgan Rielly scored 17 seconds apart to build a three-goal lead.

Even though Jiri Novotny and Tomas Hertl cut the advantage to one late, it was enough of a cushion to allow Canada to survive for a second straight victory.

Still flush in his face from stopping 31 shots, goaltender James Reimer joked he and his teammates just wanted to keep it close and entertain the fans at Chizhovka-Arena. But he expected the Czechs to make a push.

“They’re a good team,” Reimer said,

pausing to catch his breath. “And obviously they’re playing desperate. ... You know they weren’t going to roll over, you knew they were going to come hard.”

That was thanks in part to what Tippett called “unforced errors” by his players.

“They’re going to get their pressure just because they’re good players, but then adding fuel to the fire, that’s when you’re really in trouble,” Tippett said. “There was two or three times in that third period where we had a good chance to clear it, make a good, solid, simple play and we forced pucks that got turned over and then it comes right back at you.”

Even though it got nerve-wracking late, Canada had some breathing room.

Goals by Joel Ward — his third of the tournament — and assistant captain Kyle Turris helped the Canadians rebound from giving up the first goal for a third straight game before the power play finally clicked.

That wasn’t just a coincidence. Tippett made some personnel switches on the power-play units, putting Alex Burrows, Ward and Turris on the ice to see what would change.

“Less skill and more work,” he said.

Work behind the net put Bieksa in position to draw the game-altering slashing penalty 15:01 into the second period on Kovar, who got an automatic game misconduct. Czech coach

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Canada’s Jonathan Huberdeau, right, and Czech Republic’s Jaromir Jagr chase the puck during the Group A preliminary round match at the Ice Hockey World Championship in Minsk, Belarus, Monday.

Vladimir Ruzicka was surprised it was called slashing and not high-sticking after checking it out on video.

No matter the penalty, Bieksa required medical attention on the bench while the game was delayed as workers brushed his blood off the ice. The 32-year-old Vancouver Canucks defenceman remained in the contest, to the surprise of no one.

“Give credit to him: Just spat out some blood and was ready to go on the next shift,” winger Matt Read said.

“He’s a warrior, he’s our leader and it’s good to see that.”

Bieksa was unable to talk to reporters afterwards because he required stitches that made it difficult for him to speak.

His teammates spoke for him, most notably on the five-minute major power play.

“That’s a huge aspect of the game,” Read said. “A guy sacrificing his body, unfortunately, but if you don’t come out with at least one goal, you know you’re on your heels and it gives them all the momentum.”

Instead, Canada had all of it until midway through the third when the Czech Republic turned up the heat.

The pro-Czech crowd of 6,317 came to life, but two late penalties — to Jaromir Jagr and Jiri Hudler — ended the chances of a comeback.

The win gave Canada seven points atop Group A. Its next game is Thursday against Denmark.

Ducks push Kings to brink of elimination with Game 5 win

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Ducks 4 Kings 3 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Devante Smith-Pelly scored two goals 1:23 apart in the second period, and the Anaheim Ducks moved to the brink of the Western Conference finals with a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 5 on Monday night.

John Gibson made 39 saves in his second career playoff start as the Ducks took a 3-2 lead in the second-round series with their third straight victory.

Nick Bonino and Jakob Silfverberg also scored for the Ducks, who jumped to a three-goal lead in the second period and hung on behind their 20-year-old rookie goalie, earning the first home victory

by either team in the series.

Marian Gaborik scored two goals for the Kings, who will face their fifth elimination game of the post-season.

Game 6 is Wednesday at Staples Center.

Gaborik scored his NHLbest seventh and eighth goals of the post-season, including a redirection with 5:48 left to trim Anaheim’s lead to one goal.

Los Angeles pressed throughout the final minutes with a playoff-high 42 shots, but couldn’t beat Gibson for the equalizer.

Trevor Lewis also scored and Jonathan Quick stopped 20 shots for the Kings, who are on their second threegame skid of the post-season — bookending a six-game winning streak The road team had won ev-

ery game in the first series between these rivals separated by 30 miles of freeway, but the Ducks snapped the Kings’ four-game road playoff winning streak dating to their 0-3 comeback in the first round against San Jose.

Smith-Pelly is the Ducks’ unlikely leader with five postseason goals after a superbly energetic effort in Game 5.

The 21-year-old forward has three goals in the past two games, capitalizing on his promotion to Anaheim’s top line with captain Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry after scoring just two goals in his 19 regularseason appearances for the Ducks.

The Ducks got another standout game from Gibson, who shut out the Kings in Game 4 to even the series in his Anaheim playoff debut.

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His fifth career NHL appearance was tougher — but his teammates also helped out much more this time, scoring four regulation goals against the Kings for the first time in the rivals’ 10 total meetings this season.

The Ducks got off to an aggressive start for the third straight game. Moments after Alec Martinez pulled Teemu Selanne’s shot off the Los Angeles goal line, Bonino ended up alone in the slot and beat Quick with a wrist shot for his fourth goal of the post-season.

Gibson made a stellar early save on Tyler Toffoli, but gave up his first career post-season goal moments later. The Ducks left the puck unattended during a line change, and Justin Williams found Lewis for the grinding forward’s third goal of the post-season.

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Anaheim reclaimed the lead 1:11 into the second period when Mathieu Perreault’s shot off a sublime cross-ice pass from Selanne glanced off Smith-Pelly’s toe in the crease.

Smith-Pelly then broke in alone on Quick 83 seconds later when Getzlaf intercepted Martinez’s pass in the neutral zone, and Silfverberg put the Ducks up 4-1 midway through the period.

The Kings gathered themselves and finally capitalized on a double-minor by SmithPelly when Gaborik scored in front, getting his fourth goal in the series’ three games in Anaheim.

After several minutes of fruitless work for the Kings, captain Dustin Brown shovelled a backhand at the net and Gaborik redirected it home.

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Buehrle stays strong as Blue Jays beat Angels

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Blue Jays 7 Angels 3 TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Mark Buehrle has no explanation for the best start of his 15-year career, which sees him with a Major League-leading seven wins in the season’s first eight starts.

“You don’t ask too many questions,” Buehrle said Monday after gutting it out through six-plus innings as the Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 at the Rogers Centre. “You just go with it.

“I don’t feel like I’m pitching different. I haven’t changed anything. (I have) no answer for it.”

The 35-year-old Buehrle said he struggled “big time” Monday, surrendering six hits and walking five. But he limited the Angels to a pair of runs even though he had base runners in each of his final five innings.

“I figured it out. Walk enough guys, they’re not all going to score,” quipped Buehrle, who ran his record to 7-1 before 13,603 at Rogers Centre. It’s the first time he’s won seven of the first eight starts in a season.

“I just felt like I was not getting ahead in the count. Guys were making plays behind me,” he said.

“It didn’t feel like it was an easy game. Obviously, the five walks shows that.”

Jose Bautista with a three-run home run in the first and Brett Lawrie with a two-run shot in the sixth gave Buehrle all the offence he needed. Each of the round-trippers found the second deck as the Blue Jays (19-20) ended a threegame losing streak and salvaged the finale of the four-game series against L.A. Bautista’s blast, his 178th as a Blue Jay, moved him to within one of Jesse Barfield for fifth all-time on the club’s home run list.

Lawrie, returning to the lineup after missing six games with a sore right hamstring, pounded the first pitch he saw from Angels (1918) starter C.J. Wilson (4-3) in the sixth inning for his seventh home run of the season.

The blast widened the Blue Jays lead to 5-2 after L.A.’s Mike Trout with a two-run, two-out double in the third to get the visitors to within a run.

“A lot of good things happened tonight,” said Blue Jays manager John Gibbons, pointing to the Buehrle start, key home runs, solid performance by reliever Steve Delabar to quell an Angels rally in the seventh.

He also welcomed back Casey Janssen, making his first appear-

ance of the season after returning from a stint on the disabled list with a back injury. The righthander worked a hitless ninth, yielding a walk.

Gibbons said one of the keys for Buehrle this season is that he’s surrendered just one home run, compared to 11 at this point a season ago. He’s also come out of spring training feeling better.

It was Buehrle’s 437th consecutive start without a stint on the disabled list, the longest active streak in the Majors.

“He’s old reliable,” Gibbons said.

“He goes out there and you know what you’re going to get.

“He’s going to get hit around every now and then like they all do but he’s used to winning. He’s had a great career and he’s one of those guys who knows how to survive.”

Lawrie said of his home run that he “was just trying to extend the inning and stepped into one.”

Centrefielder Colby Rasmus came out of the game after the sixth inning with tightness in his right hamstring.

While Gibbons said he might need to look at putting him on the disabled list as it’s the second time its flared up in a week, Rasmus insisted after the game he was day-to-day.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Brett Lawrie turns a double play on Los Angeles Angels Erick Aybar during seventh inning baseball action in Toronto on Monday.

Oil Kings down Winterhawks to win WHL championship

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Oil Kings 4 Winterhawks 2 PORTLAND, Ore. — It took one more day than they would have liked, but the Edmonton Oil Kings are Western Hockey League champions for the second time in three seasons.

Four different Oil Kings scored in a decisive second period as Edmonton won Game 7 of the WHL final 4-2 over the Portland Winterhawks.

In Sunday’s Game 6 in Edmonton,

the Oil Kings watched a three-goal lead evaporate in the third period before losing 6-5.

Edmonton again built a three-goal lead through two periods on Monday, and didn’t let this one get away.

Mitch Moroz, Curtis Lazar, Reid Petryk and Mads Eller all scored in a fourgoal second period for the Oil Kings and Goaltender Tristan Jarry stopped 32 shots in victory.

Oliver Bjorkstrand and Brendan Leipsic scored for Portland, which got 29 saves from goalie Brendan Burke.

Bjorkstrand scored his league-leading 16th goal of the playoffs— but his first of the final series— at 4:42 of the first to give the Winterhawks a 1-0 lead.

The Oil Kings busted out in the second period, though, scoring three times in less than six minutes to take command. Moroz scored at the 3:50 mark of the period to tie the game, then Lazar and Petryk scored 40 seconds apart near the midway point of the period to make it 3-1.

Eller’s goal with 2:43 left in the period gave the Oil Kings their second

consecutive three-goal lead through two periods.

Though Leipsic scored with 3:22 left in regulation, the Winterhawks couldn’t pull off a second unlikely comeback in two days.

The Oil Kings are off to the Memorial Cup, which begins Friday in London, Ont. This was the third straight year Edmonton and Portland have met in the WHL final series. The Oil Kings prevailed in seven games in 2012, while the Winterhawks won in six games last season.

Redblacks general manager expects to keep first pick in CFL draft

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS While Ottawa Redblacks general manager Marcel Desjardins has entertained some offers for his first overall pick in the CFL draft, he says there’s a “relatively good chance” he’ll make the pick Tuesday night.

“There has been some (interest) but not a whole lot,” Desjardins said.

Desjardins says he knows who he wants to take first overall but is keeping it to himself. One player the Redblacks won’t use the top pick on is McGill tackle Laurent DuvernayTardif, the top-ranked CIS prospect for the draft who was selected in the sixth round of the NFL draft Saturday by the Kansas City Chiefs.

“As much as he would’ve been a guy that we probably would’ve selected, now that he has a commitment from an NFL team there’s no reason for us to go in that direction,” Desjardins said.

The popular sentiment is if Desjardins keeps the No. 1 pick, he’ll use it on Laval centre Pierre Lavertu.

The six-foot-three, 300-pound Lavertu finished third in the CFL scouting bureau’s season-ending top-15 rankings, and while he might not have the most upside and potential, Lavertu is generally regarded as one of the most pro-ready prospects in the draft.

Drafting Lavertu first overall would address a need for Ottawa after the offseason retirement of veteran Marwan Hage, whom the Redblacks selected in the CFL expansion draft in December from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

“Offensive line is a need, no doubt,” Desjardins said. “But that doesn’t necessarily mean 100 per cent that’s what we’ll do. There’s a good chance but

Stampeders outraged by anti-gay comments on wide receiver’s Twitter account

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders say they are “outraged by the offensive comments” posted on wide receiver Maurice Price’s Twitter account that appeared to disparage the sexual orientation of NFL draft pick Michael Sam. “The comments are repugnant and in no way reflect the organization’s views or values,” the CFL club said in a statement late Monday. “The matter will now be dealt with internally.”

A tweet removed from @MauricePrice17 within an hour of its initial posting said “My faith won’t allow me to ACCEPT what took place over the weekend. Sorry. NOT sorry! AdamandEve NotAdamandAdam.”

“And it’s highly disturbing that under the current constitution individuals have been fined for verbalizing their thoughts,” another tweet read.

Sam became the first openly gay football player selected in the NFL

everybody talks about a certain number of guys, whether it’s those two or three other top prospects. Just because they’re being written about and spoken about that doesn’t mean we have them graded the same way.”

For the first time ever, the CFL draft will be held at night, with the first round broadcast live on TSN. That could give teams more time to talk trade with Desjardins, although the Redblacks GM isn’t anticipating a lot of last-minute offers.

Toronto Argonauts GM Jim Barker said the extra time could prompt some action. “I’m sure from early in the morning there will be people calling and you’ll sit there and probably want to do something,” he said.

“It will make for a long day . . . but I think it’s kind of cool we’re doing it in the evening.”

All nine teams will make first-round selections Tuesday night. The Edmonton Eskimos will select third overall, followed by the Montreal Alouettes.

B.C. is at No. 5, with Toronto, the Calgary Stampeders and Grey Cup-champion Saskatchewan Roughriders selecting before Hamilton completes the opening round.

If the Redblacks are coveting Lavertu, they might be well advised to take him with the early selection because the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who have the No. 2 selection, are said to be very interested in the Laval centre. So much so that if Ottawa does take Lavertu first overall, the Bombers would then reportedly be willing to deal the second pick to acquire some assets while moving down in the first round and selecting a player who could still help them.

A potential trade partner could be draft Saturday when the St. Louis Rams drafted him in the seventh round. ESPN and the NFL Network both included video of Sam kissing his male partner in celebration during their coverage of the draft.

A later tweet from Price’s account, which was also removed, said “Of course my words get misconstrued.

I wish Sam nothing but the best and hope he has a fantastic career. It’s nothing personal against him.”

The CFL fined Montreal Alouettes wide receiver Arland Bruce in February for urging Sam on social media to “submit fully to God.” Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive tackle Bryant Turner Jr., was also fined then for a tweet saying “Michael Sam locker-room gonna come with complimentary robes.”

In the NFL, Miami Dolphins safety Don Jones was fined an undisclosed amount and will undergo educational training after he tweeted “OMG” and “Horrible” shortly after Sam’s name was announced Saturday. The tweets were taken down a short time later.

Jones apologized for his comments and described them as inappropriate.

The Dolphins said Jones has been excused from all team activities until he completes training related to his comments.

the B.C. Lions, who are said to like Simon Fraser centre Matthias Goossen, the CFL scouting bureau’s fifth-ranked prospect.

Barker says Lavertu and Goossen are definite players of interest.

“I think there’s a lot of teams in this league looking for a centre . . . and there’s a couple of them, he (Lavertu) and Goossen,” Barker said. “Those are guys who are being looked at by all the teams.”

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Local Sports Sunday, May 11: N.Y. Rangers 3, Pittsburgh 1 Tuesday, May 13: N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m.

Portland vs. Edmonton (Edmonton wins series 4-3) 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 6 Edmonton 5 (OT) x — if necessary.

WESTERN CONFERENCE Chicago 3, Minnesota 2 Friday, May 2: Chicago 5, Minnesota 2 Sunday, May 4: Chicago 4, Minnesota 1 Tuesday, May 6: Minnesota 4, Chicago 0 Friday, May 9: Minnesota 4, Chicago 2 Sunday, May 11: Chicago 2, Minnesota 1 Tuesday, May 13: Chicago at Minnesota, 7 p.m. x-Thursday, May 15: Minnesota at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Monday’s summaries Oil Kings 4, Winterhawks 2 First Period 1. Portland, Bjorkstrand 16, 4:42.

Penalties — Schoenborn Por (interference) 7:38, Baddock Edm (hooking) 19:48.

Second Period 2. Edmonton, Moroz 6 (Kulda, Sautner) 3:50.

3. Edmonton, Lazar 10 (Eller, Mayo) 9:02 (sh).

4. Edmonton, Petryk 2 (Kieser, Samuelsson) 9:42.

5. Edmonton, Eller 3 (Bertolucci, Corbett) 17:17.

Penalties — Cederholm Por (holding) 4:59, Petryk Edm (roughing) 6:25, Moroz Edm (hooking) 14:13.

Third Period 6. Portland, Leipsic 14 (Leier, Petan) 16:38 (pp).

Penalties — Kieser Edm (tripping) 0:58, Petryk Edm (interference) 16:09.

Shots on goal Edmonton 12 15 6 — 33 Portland 14 5 1 — 20 Goal — Edmonton: Jarry (W,16-5); Portland: Burke (L,9-3).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Edmonton: 0-2; Portland: 1-5.

NHL Playoffs SECOND ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE Boston 3, Montreal 3 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: Boston 4, Montreal 2 Monday, May 12: Montreal 4, Boston 0 Wednesday, May 14: Montreal at Boston, 5 p.m.

Pittsburgh 3, N.Y. Rangers 3 Friday, May 2: N.Y. Rangers 3, Pittsburgh 2, OT Sunday, May 4: Pittsburgh 3, N.Y. Rangers 0 Monday, May 5: Pittsburgh 2, N.Y. Rangers 0 Wednesday, May 7: Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Rangers 2 Friday, May 9: N.Y. Rangers 5, Pittsburgh 1

Anaheim 3, Los Angeles 2 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 2, Los Angeles 0 Monday, May 12: Anaheim 4, Los Angeles 3 Wednesday, May 14: Anaheim at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m. x-Friday, May 16: Los Angeles at Anaheim, 7 p.m.

Canadiens 4, Bruins 0 First Period 1. Montreal, Eller 4 (unassisted) 2:11.

Penalties — Weaver Mtl (high-sticking) 12:23, Subban Mtl (roughing) 15:38, Bergeron Bos (roughing) 15:38, Hamilton Bos (roughing) 20:00.

Second Period 2. Montreal, Pacioretty 2 (Beaulieu, Weaver) 15:24.

3. Montreal, Vanek 4 (Pacioretty, Markov) 17:39 (pp).

Penalties — Subban Mtl (stick holding) 5:08, Campbell Bos (high-sticking) 17:13.

Third Period 4. Montreal, Vanek 5 (Desharnais) 16:04.

Penalties — Lucic Bos (tripping) 3:58, Desharnais Mtl (interference) 19:10, Chara Bos (slashing) 19:36, Chara Bos (roughing) 19:36, Iginla Bos (roughing) 19:36, Iginla Bos (misconduct) 19:36, Weaver Mtl (slashing) 19:36, Weaver Mtl (misconduct) 19:36.

Shots on goal Boston 8 10 8 — 26 Montreal 11 12 5 — 28 Goal — Boston: Rask (L, 7-4-0); Montreal: Price (W, 7-3-0).

Power plays (goal-chances)Boston: 0-3; Montreal: 1-4.

Ducks 4, Kings 3 First Period 1. Anaheim, Bonino 4 (Winnik) 2:15.

2. Los Angeles, Lewis 3 (Williams) 9:12.

Penalties — Martinez LA (holding) 16:18.

Second Period 3. Anaheim, Smith-Pelly 4 (Perreault, Selanne) 1:11 (pp).

4. Anaheim, Smith-Pelly 5 (Getzlaf) 2:34.

5. Anaheim, Silfverberg 2 (Cogliano) 8:23.

6. Los Angeles, Gaborik 7 (Muzzin, Carter) 18:42 (pp).

Penalties — Williams LA (hooking) 0:42, Bonino

Ana (holding) 8:54, Doughty LA (cross-checking) 13:20, Smith-Pelly Ana (high-sticking) 17:57.

Third Period 7. Los Angeles, Gaborik 8 (Brown, Kopitar) 14:12.

Penalties — Smith-Pelly Ana (diving) 6:44, Kopitar LA (tripping) 6:44, Smith-Pelly Ana (roughing) 9:31, Toffoli LA (roughing) 9:31.

Shots on goal Los Angeles 14 14 14 — 42 Anaheim 12 10 2 — 24 Goal — Los Angeles: Quick (L, 6-6-0); Anaheim: Gibson (W, 2-0-0).

Power plays (goal-chances)Los Angeles: 1-3; Anaheim: 1-3.

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IIHF Men’s World Championship 2014 Group A GP W OW OL L GF GA Pt Canada 3 2 0 1 0 10 7 7 Norway 2 2 0 0 0 7 3 6 Sweden 2 1 1 0 0 7 3 5 France 3 1 1 0 1 9 7 5 Italy 2 1 0 0 1 2 4 3 Czech Rep. 3 0 1 1 1 9 10 3 Slovakia 3 0 0 1 2 6 12 1 Denmark 2 0 0 0 2 3 7 0 GP 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 3

Russia U.S. Belarus Germany Latvia Kazakhstan Finland Switzerland

Group B W OW OL 3 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

L GF GA Pt 0 15 3 9 1 10 9 6 1 9 10 6 0 5 3 5 1 5 5 3 1 2 6 1 2 4 7 0 3 5 12 0

Sunday, May 11 Italy 2 France 1 Germany 3 Latvia 2 Germany 3 Sweden 4 Czech Republic 3 (SO) Belarus 4 Kazakhstan 1 Russia 4 Finland 2 Norway 4 Denmark 3

Tuesday, May 13 Italy vs. Denmark, 7:45 a.m.

Germany vs. Finland, 7:45 a.m.

Norway vs. Sweden, 11:45 a.m.

Kazakhstan vs. Latvia, 11:45 a.m.

Baltimore New York Boston Toronto Tampa Bay

GB — 1 1/2 1 1/2 2 1/2 5

Detroit Chicago Kansas City Cleveland Minnesota

Central Division W L Pct 22 12 .647 19 20 .487 18 19 .486 18 20 .474 17 19 .472

GB — 5 1/2 5 1/2 6 6

Oakland Los Angeles Seattle Texas Houston

West Division W L Pct 23 15 .605 19 18 .514 19 18 .514 20 19 .513 12 27 .308

GB — 3 1/2 3 1/2 3 1/2 11 1/2

Sunday’s Games L.A. Angels 9, Toronto 3 Minnesota 4, Detroit 3 Houston 5, Baltimore 2 Cleveland 6, Tampa Bay 5 Arizona 5, Chicago White Sox 1 Milwaukee 6, N.Y. Yankees 5 Boston 5, Texas 2 Oakland 9, Washington 1 Kansas City 9, Seattle 7

Texas (M.Harrison 1-0) at Houston (Keuchel 3-2), 6:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Carroll 1-2) at Oakland (Pomeranz 2-1), 8:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Price 3-3) at Seattle (Iwakuma 2-0), 8:10 p.m.

Atlanta Miami Washington New York Philadelphia

National League East Division W L Pct 21 16 .568 20 18 .526 20 18 .526 18 19 .486 17 19 .472

GB — 1 1/2 1 1/2 3 3 1/2

Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago

Central Division W L Pct 24 14 .632 19 20 .487 17 19 .472 16 21 .432 13 24 .351

GB — 5 1/2 6 7 1/2 10 1/2

San Francisco Colorado Los Angeles San Diego Arizona

West Division W L Pct 25 14 .641 23 17 .575 20 19 .513 18 21 .462 15 26 .366

GB — 2 1/2 5 7 11

Sunday’s Games Cincinnati 4, Colorado 1 N.Y. Mets 5, Philadelphia 4, 11 innings Atlanta 5, Chicago Cubs 2 Arizona 5, Chicago White Sox 1 Milwaukee 6, N.Y. Yankees 5 Oakland 9, Washington 1 San Diego 5, Miami 4 San Francisco 7, L.A. Dodgers 4, 10 innings St. Louis 6, Pittsburgh 5

Monday’s Games Detroit 4, Baltimore 1 N.Y. Mets 9, N.Y. Yankees 7 Toronto 7, L.A. Angels 3 Texas 4, Houston 0 Chicago White Sox at Oakland, late Tampa Bay at Seattle, late Tuesday’s Games Detroit (Smyly 2-2) at Baltimore (U.Jimenez 2-4), 5:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 0-1) at Philadelphia (Cl. Lee 3-3), 5:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Z.Wheeler 1-3) at N.Y. Yankees (Nuno 1-0), 5:05 p.m.

Cleveland (Masterson 2-1) at Toronto (Dickey 3-3), 5:07 p.m.

Boston (Doubront 1-3) at Minnesota (Nolasco 2-3), 6:10 p.m.

Colorado (Morales 3-2) at Kansas City (Shields 4-3), 6:10 p.m.

Monday’s Games N.Y. Mets 9, N.Y. Yankees 7 Chicago Cubs 17, St. Louis 5 Washington 6, Arizona 5 Miami at L.A. Dodgers, late San Francisco 4, Atlanta 2 Tuesday’s Games L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 0-1) at Philadelphia (Cl. Lee 3-3), 5:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Z.Wheeler 1-3) at N.Y. Yankees (Nuno 1-0), 5:05 p.m.

San Diego (Cashner 2-5) at Cincinnati (Leake 2-3), 5:10 p.m.

MINSK, Belarus — Viktor Tikhonov scored twice and Alex Ovechkin added a goal and two assists Monday as Russia routed the United States 6-1 for its third straight victory at the ice hockey world championships.

In the day’s other big matchup, Canada downed the Czech Republic 4-3.

Nikolai Kolyomin opened the scoring for Russia and Alex Ovechkin beat veteran goaltender Tim Thomas with backhand on a penalty shot in the first period for his third goal of the tournament. Ovechkin set up both of Tikhonov’s goals in the second, with Yevgeni Kuznetsov and Sergei Plotnikov also scoring for Russia.

“We’re a good team, we have a good atmosphere in the dressing room,” Kolyomin said.

LACROSSE Mitch Vellner fired four goals and Trey Christensen scored once and added five assists as the Red Deer Rampage doubled the Sherwood Park Titans 10-5 in junior B tier 1 lacrosse action Sunday.

Dawson Reykdal, Ryan Beatson, Brandon Blain, Blaine Friesen and Pearce Just also

EASTERN CONFERENCE Miami 3, Brooklyn 1 Tuesday, May 6: Miami 107, Brooklyn 86 Thursday, May 8: Miami 94, Brooklyn 82 Saturday, May 10: Brooklyn 104, Miami 90 Monday, May 12: Miami 102, Brooklyn 96 Wednesday, May 14: Brooklyn at Miami, 5 p.m. x-Friday, May 16: Miami at Brooklyn, 6 p.m. x-Sunday, May 18: Brooklyn at Miami, TBA

Colorado (Morales 3-2) at Kansas City (Shields 4-3), 6:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Cole 3-2) at Milwaukee (Estrada 2-1), 6:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 0-0) at St. Louis (Wainwright 6-2), 6:15 p.m.

Washington (Strasburg 3-2) at Arizona (Arroyo 3-2), 7:40 p.m.

Miami (Ja.Turner 0-0) at L.A. Dodgers (Beckett 0-1), 8:10 p.m.

Atlanta (Minor 0-2) at San Francisco (Vogelsong 1-1), 8:15 p.m.

Indiana 3, 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 95, Washington 92 Tuesday, May 13: Indiana at Washington, 6 p.m. x-Thursday, May 15: Indiana at Washington, 6 p.m. x-Sunday, May 18: Washington at Indiana, TBA WESTERN CONFERENCE San Antonio 3, Portland 1

AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit 000 200 020 — 4 5 1 Baltimore 010 000 000 — 1 6 0 Porcello, Krol (7), Alburquerque (8), Nathan (9) and Avila; B.Norris, Guilmet (8) and Clevenger.

W—Porcello 6-1. L—B.Norris 2-3. Sv—Nathan (8).

HRs—Detroit, Kinsler (4).

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Los Ang. 002 000 010 — 3 7 1 Toronto 300 002 02x — 7 9 0 C.Wilson, Jepsen (7), Cor.Rasmus (8), Morin (8) and Iannetta; Buehrle, Delabar (7), Janssen (9) and D.Navarro. W—Buehrle 7-1. L—C.Wilson 4-3.

HRs—Los Angeles, Cron (2). Toronto, Bautista (10), Lawrie (7).

HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL — Fined N.Y. Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct during a game on May 11.

PHOENIX COYOTES — Signed D Chris Summers to a two-year contract.

American Hockey League MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS — Named Kory Schooley director of season ticket sales. Promoted John W. Bitter to vice-president/ticket sales and Brian Martens to director of ticket operations.

BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB — Announced San Diego C Rodney Daal (Eugene-NWL) and free agent minor league RHP Nick Fleece received 50-game suspensions following second violations for a drug of abuse under Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Recalled RHP Preston Guilmet from Norfolk (IL).

CLEVELAND INDIANS — Assigned C George Kottaras outright to Columbus (IL).

DETROIT TIGERS — Agreed to terms with SS Troy Hanzawa on a minor league contract.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Placed INF Ian Stewart on 15-day DL. Recalled INF Luis Jimenez from Salt Lake (PCL).

TEXAS RANGERS — Assigned INF Josh Wilson and RHP Scott Baker outright to Round Rock (PCL).

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Claimed OF Kenny Wilson off waivers and optioned him to New Hampshire (EL). Placed RHP Sergio Santos on the 15-day DL. Optioned C Erik Kratz to Buffalo (IL).

Recalled INF Jonathan Diaz and RHP Chad Jenkins from Buffalo (IL).

National League LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Sent C. A.J. Ellis to Albuquerque (PCL) for a rehab assignment.

MIAMI MARLINS — Placed RHP Jose Fernandez on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 10. Recalled LHP Dan Jennings from New Orleans (PCL).

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Sent RHP Ethan Martin and OF Darin Ruf to Lehigh Valley (IL) for rehab assignments.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Sent LHP Jaime Garcia and RHP Jason Motte to Memphis (PCL) for rehab assignments.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association CLEVELAND CAVALIERS — Fired coach Mike Brown.

FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Suspended St. Louis WR Stedman Bailey the first four games of the 2014 regular season for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances.

ARIZONA CARDINALS — Released TE Brett Brackett, C John Estes, LB Kenny Rowe and RB Ryan Williams. Agreed to terms with RB Zach Bauman, LBs Jonathan Brown and Glenn Carson, K Chandler Catanzaro, RB Tim Cornett, DT Bruce Gaston, T Kelvin Palmer, WRs Kelsey Pope, Corey Washington and Kevin Smith, DT Justin Renfrow, CBs Brandon Sermons and Todd Washington, G-C Anthony Steen and T Kadeem Williams.

ATLANTA FALCONS — Signed WR Geraldo Boldewijn, RB Jerome Smith, QB Jeff Mathews, TE Jacob Pedersen, TE Brian Wozniak, LB Brenden Daley, DE Nosa Eguae, CB Devonta Glover-Wright, FB Maurice Hagens, WR Julian Jones, WR Fred-

Texas 002 101 000 — 4 10 1 Houston 000 000 000 — 0 11 0 Lewis, NMartinez (6), Cotts (8), Sorira (9) and Chirins; Peacock, Zeid (7), DDowns (8), Clemens (9) and Castro. W—Lewis 3-2. L—Peacock 0-4. HR— Texas, Beltre (3).

INTERLEAGUE New York (N) 100 012 230 — 9 14 1 New York (A) 040 003 000 — 7 14 1 Colon, C.Torres (6), Rice (7), Mejia (7), Farnsworth (9) and d’Arnaud; Kuroda, Aceves (7), Thornton (7), Claiborne (8) and McCann. W—Mejia 4-0. L— Thornton 0-1. Sv—Farnsworth (3). HRs—New York (N), d’Arnaud (3), Granderson (4), E.Young (1), C.Young (3). New York (A), Gardner (2).

NATIONAL LEAGUE Chicago 430 202 006 — 17 20 1 St. Louis 020 030 000 — 5 6 0 T.Wood, Schlitter (7), Grimm (8), H.Rondon (9) and Castillo, Jo.Baker; Lyons, Fornataro (5), Maness (7), Neshek (8), Choate (9), Descalso (9) and Y.Molina, T.Cruz. W—T.Wood 3-4. L—Lyons 0-3. HRs— Chicago, Olt (8), Lake (4).

scored for the Rampage, while netminder Brendan Machan faced 22 shots. ● The Red Deer Renegades got three goals from Logan Sinclair in a 15-13 junior B tier 2 loss to the visiting Lethbridge Barracudas Saturday.

Keagan Kingwell, Brady Thudium and Justin Moltzahn each netted a pair of goals for the Renegades, with Nate Bellanger, Cody Rush, Ryan Margetts and Chase Boswell adding singles.

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Oklahoma City 2, L.A. Clippers 2 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 118, L.A. Clippers 112 Sunday, May 11: L.A. Clippers 101, Oklahoma City 99 Tuesday, May 13: L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 15: Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. x-Sunday, May 18: L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City, TBA

The Red Deer North Star Braves won two of three games as they opened their peewee AA baseball season during the weekend.

The Braves defeated Heisler 11-8 and downed Leduc 21-10 before falling 16-13 to Lacombe.

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BALTIMORE RAVENS — Signed LB Xavius Boyd, DT Levi Brown, WR Jeremy Butler, WR Jace Davis, OT Parker Graham, DT Derrick Hopkins, OT James Hurst, CB Tramain Jacobs, P Richie Leone, DT Jamie Meder, S Dexter Moody, CB Deji Olatoye.

LB Zachary Orr, DT A.J. Pataiali’i, CB Avery Patterson, CB Sammy Seamster and OT Brett Van Sloten.

BUFFALO BILLS — Released TB Anthony Allen.

CHICAGO BEARS — Agreed to terms with S Brock Vereen and QB David Fales on four-year contracts.

CINCINNATI BENGALS — Terminated the contract of QB Josh Johnson. Signed LB James Davidson, OT Curtis Feigt, G Dan France, TE-FB Ryan Hewitt, G Trey Hopkins, S Isaiah Lewis, WR Colin Lockett, WR Alex Neutz, FB Nikita Whitlock and HB James Wilder.

CLEVELAND BROWNS — Released QB Vince Young. Signed FB Ray Agnew, DL Calvin Barnett, DB Darwin Cook, RB Isaiah Crowell, OL Anthony Dima, WR Chandler Jones, WR Jonathan Krause, OL Michael Philipp, QB Connor Shaw, WR Kenny Shaw and WR Willie Snead.

DALLAS COWBOYS — Released G Chris Degeare, DT Frank Kearse, WR Lance Lewis, DE Tristan Okpalaugo, LB Quinton Spears and LB Jabara Williams.

DETROIT LIONS — Signed FB Chad Abram, G Alex Bullard, DB Jerome Couplin, QB Franklin James, LB Justin Jackson, OT, Cornelius Lucas, DB Gabe Lynn, TE Jacob Maxwell, G D.J. Morrell, WR Andrew Peacock and DB Mohammed Seisay.

Released C Sherman Carter, WR Carlin Isles, LB Jon Morgan, CB Nate Ness, S Akwasi OwusuAnsah, K John Potter, TE Matt Veldman and WR Cody Wilson.

GREEN BAY PACKERS — Named Craig Benzel vice-president of sales and business development and Gabrielle Valdez Dow vice-president of marketing and fan engagement. Released LB Chase Thomas. Signed LB Jake Doughty, LB Jayrone Elliott, DE Carlos Gray, LB Adrian Hubbard, G Jordan McCray, RB Rajion Neal, DT Mike Pennel, TE Justin Perillo, RB LaDarius Perkins, QB Chase Rettig, LB Joe Thomas and CB Ryan White.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Agreed to terms with Gs Marcus Hall and Josh Walker; C Jonotthan Harrison; DEs Tyler Hoover and Nnamdi Obukwelu; NT Zach Kerr; QB Seth Lobato; S Dewey McDonald; WRs Gregory Moore, Eric Thomas and Tony Washington; CBs Qua Cox, Kameron Jackson, Keon Lyn and Darius Polk; K Cody Parkey; OT Eric Pike; TE Erik Swoope; and RB Zurlon Tipton. Waived LB Alan Baxter, FB Stephen Campbell, TE Martell Webb and K Carson Wiggs.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Agreed to terms with QB Stephen Morris, K Jeff Budzien, RB Terrance Cobb, DL DeAndre Coleman, WRs Damian Copeland and Allen Hurns, LS Trevor Gillette, DT Ricky Havili-Heimuli, S Craig Loston, CB Rashaad Reynolds, G Tyler Shatley, OT Josh Wells, LB Marcus Whitfield, P Chad Zinchini and TEs Marcel Jensen, Reggie Jordan and D.J. Tialavea. Released G Will Rackley, WRs Jeremy Ebert and Stephen Williams, RB/FB Shawn Chapas, RB Delone Carter and DT Drake Nevis.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Signed LB Ben Johnson, S Daniel Sorensen, WR Darryl Surgent, CB David Van Dyke, RB Charcandrick West and WR Albert Wilson. Placed FB Eric Kettani and WR Rashad Ross on waivers.

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Tuesday, May 6: San Antonio 116, Portland 92 Thursday, May 8: San Antonio 114, Portland 97 Saturday, May 10: San Antonio 118, Portland 103 Monday, May 12: Portland 103, San Antonio 92 Wednesday, May 14: Portland at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. x-Friday, May 16: San Antonio at Portland, 7:30 or 8:30 p.m. x-Monday, May 19: Portland at San Antonio, TBA

Transactions

“Everybody’s ready to work hard and do his best for the team.”

Justin Abdelkader pulled one back for the U.S. to make it 3-1.

“We’ve got to learn from this game, hopefully be a better team,” Abdelkader said. “It’s a good learning experience for us to learn to see how a team plays, like Russia. Russia is a really good team. Their goalie played tremendous for them.”

The Americans outshot Russia 40-23 but 19-year-old rookie goalie Andrei Vasilevski made 39 saves.

Russia leads Group G with nine points from three games, while the U.S. has six.

Earlier, France overcame Slovakia 5-3 for another upset victory and host Belarus stunned Switzerland 4-3.

Canada has seven points from three games in Group A, while the Czechs are on three.

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Wednesday, May 14 Czech Republic vs. Italy, 7:45 a.m.

Switzerland vs. Germany, 7:45 a.m.

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● Senior high girls soccer: Hunting Hills at Central Alberta Christian, 4:15 p.m., Michener Park. ● Senior high boys rugby: Lindsay Thurber vs. Rocky Mountain House, 6:30 p.m.; Notre Dame vs. Lindsay Thurber, 7:15 p.m.; both games at Titans Park.

Monday, May 12 Canada 4 Czech Republic 3 France 5 Slovakia 3 Belarus 4 Switzerland 3 U.S. 1 Russia 6

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JOHNSON Paul Vernon 1940-2014 Paul Vernon Johnson, of Leduc, passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Hospice after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 6th 1940 to Victor and Norah Johnson in Creston, BC. He will be lovingly remembered by his three Children Gary (Reanne), Glen (Joan), and Margaret Ann (Craig). seven grandchildren, Michael (Alana) Johnson, April Johnson, Jenna Johnson, Stephen Johnson, Julie-Ann Johnson, James Lague and Mackenze Lague. His five beautiful great-granddaughters, and his brothers and sisters. A Memorial will be held at a later date in Creston, BC. On behalf of Vern and his family, a special thank you to all the staff at the Red Deer Hospice and Leduc Hospital, and especially to Dr. Abel for her kind and compassionate care. Donations in Vern’s memory may be made to the Red Deer Hospice Society.

Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM of Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements.

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ELLIS Jack Elias 1939 - 2014 Jack’s awesome road trip through life ended on May 9, 2014. Jack ended his journey with brave dignity and humor supported by his family by his side. Jack was born in Lacombe on October 4, 1939 to Alex and Fern Ellis. Jack attended school in Lacombe and continued his schooling at SAIT where he studied construction technology. Jack was a proud Boy Scout. One of his fond memories was flying in a prop plane over Greenland on his way to the Diamond Jubilee in England.

Jack’s “Centennial Project” (Jack’s words) was fulfilled when he married Linda in 1967. Jack was lucky; he went from living at home and being spoiled by his mother Fern to being waited on by Linda. Linda did so with humor and grace, most of the time! They raised three children: Terrah, (married to Don Lindsay, daughters Kianna and Kiera), Trudi (married to Adam Mason, sons Eli and Isaiah), and Tyler (married to Christine, son David). Jack worked with his dad at Ellis Construction and went on to start a new business, Parkland Permacrete on his own. Through his company he enjoyed sponsoring Midget and Juvenile hockey. Many of these players also found summer employment with him. Jack was a ferocious football player as a youth and a dedicated football fan. An avid Edmonton Eskimo fan, he held season tickets for many years. Jack loved Fords. His first big purchase of a classic car was a ‘56 Lincoln Mark II which fulfilled a childhood dream. His car collecting bug grew from this point forward. He enjoyed many car meets with his friends and family. NASCAR was also a passion. Jack did NOT enjoy company on race day! Road trips and camping trips were what fed Jack’s soul. He covered all of Canada, the USA and a lot of Mexico with Linda and his kids. His “ride” improved over the years from a converted yellow school bus to a 38 ft. diesel pusher. Jack was active in Kinsmen, K-40, Rotary and Investment Club. He loved the fellowship of these groups and enjoyed the projects. He also enjoyed a rum or two, a game of poker and regular attendance at a local “safety meeting”. Semi-retirement saw Jack and Linda owning a motel in Fort Macleod, the DJ, fondly known as the “Dumb Jack” motel where Jack was the front man and laundry guru. Jack and Linda retired in 1999 and spent their time being amazed by new discoveries on the road. There were some bumps along the road caused by medical conditions that made Jack grouchy some days, but he geared down and carried on. He will be missed. His family finds comfort in these words, “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die”. Jack wished that any memorial contributions be made in his memory to the Ellis Bluebird Farm (http://www.ellisbirdfarm.ca/): Box 5090, Lacombe, AB, T4L 1W7, or a charity of one’s choice. Family and friends are invited to join together to remember and celebrate Jack’s journey on Friday, May 16th at 2:00 pm at Wilson’s Funeral Chapel, 6120 Highway 2A, Lacombe. Happy Hour will follow.

Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILOSN’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM of Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements.

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FLETCHER Roy 1935 ~ 2014 Roy Jackson Fletcher of Lethbridge, Alberta, passed away suddenly on May 7, 2014 at the age of 79 years.

Roy was born in Red Deer, Alberta on Feb 1, 1935. He pursued his love of geography by earning his PhD from Clark University and also by travelling the world. In 1968 he moved the family from Buffalo to Lethbridge and taught at the U of L for 22 years before taking early retirement to focus on traveling.

Roy will be remembered fondly for his passion for travel, seeking adventure tours and treks rather than relaxing at a resort. He explored over 100 countries multiple times, during a lifetime of travel. He hiked across Baffin Island, camped in the Sahara Desert and visited so many places in between. Roy is survived by sons Robert, Kenneth and Richard, grandsons Owen and Ethan, brother Ross (Linda), as well as a niece (Brenda), five nephews (Brian, Scott, Chris, Bryce, Todd) and their families. A Celebration of Life will be held at a location and date to be announced soon. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (www.cancer.ca).

Funeral arrangements entrusted to MARTIN BROTHERS FUNERAL CHAPELS LTD. 1-800-382-2901 Send condolences at www.mbfunerals.com.

In Memoriam In Loving Memory of PAULINE ELIZABETH DODD 20 years ago today we lost you but you are forever in our hearts. We love and miss you so very much.

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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.

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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.

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A RED DEER BASED Pressure Testing Company req’s. Operators for testing BOP’s throughout AB. Only those with Drilling rig exp. need apply. Fax resume & driver’s abstract to: 403-341-6213 or email mikeoapt@gmail.com Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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!

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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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ROMAN Nastasia 1928 - 2014 Nastasia Roman passed in peace Sunday, May 11, 2014 at the age of 86 at Mitchener Extended Care. It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved grandmother of Radu Purcel and friends of: John, Sophia, Nellie and her family, Oana family, Eva, Vilma, Tantas family, Firu family, Luci, Sulyak family, Zevelcuta family and Grigoroscuta family.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday May 13, at 1:30 at the Sylvan Lake Funeral Home 5019 47A Ave. Red Deer.

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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.

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REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANTS

We are looking for motivated individuals for shop positions to service oilfield downhole tools.

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No Evenings or Weekends Please email: associatesdental @hotmail.com or fax to 403-347-2133.

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3 Lacombe, AB T4L 2N4 an asset. Individuals with Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 SOAP Stories is seeking 5 SHOP & PORTABLE creativity, attention to DISPATCHER REQ’D. retail sales reps.

Selling soap Welding Business in detail and an interest in Knowledge of Red Deer & bath products. $12.10 hr Lacombe looking for B working with equipment and area is essential. + bonus & commission.

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Verbal and written Welders for local work.

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OIL & GAS OPERATOR Red Deer. email resume to Call Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 4:30 req’d. Send resume by fax Only eligible candidates Bearspaw currently has a to 403-346-0295 premierjobrd@gmail.com 403-318-9445 will be contacted. position in our Stettler field Send Resumes to: resume operations for an intermediate EMF NUTRITION SHOP HELP AND/OR TR3 Energy is at the @nexusengineering.ca oil and gas operator. Applicants APPRENTICE MECHANIC RED DEER BRANCH forefront of reclamation or fax 403.347.3393 Trades must have experience as a and remediation in the oil REQUIRED IMMED. is HIRING!! We are looking heavy duty mechanic or Truck exp. preferred. to fill two positions: Pack& gas industry journeyman instrument 8:30-5.

15 miles aging Operator (Bagger) 2 EXP. ROOFERS. Restaurant/ mechanic and possess East of Blackfalds.

Shipper/Receiver. Please Must have drivers licence.

We are currently Hotel strong mechanical skills, Fax: 403-784-2330 visit our website for more 403-341-9208 or recruiting for: be quick learners, motivated Phone: 403-784-3811 details: www.emf-nutrition 403-346-2822 after hours.

Heavy Equipment and hard working and live RAMADA INN & SUITES .com Apply by May 12th, Operators & or be willing to relocate req’s. Permanent Room SHUNDA 2014 Email: hr@ within a 20 minute commute Attendants. Exp. not nec.

Labourers emf-nutrition.com CONSTRUCTION to workplace location. This will train. Approx. 35 - 40 Mail/person: 4747-60th St. Requires Full Time position offers a challenging hrs/wk. Rate: $12.75 Red Deer, Alberta Requirements: Carpenters work environment, attractive $14/hr.

Duties incl’d but Fax: 204.233.7245 Valid Driver’s License & 2nd to 4th Yr. benefits with competitive not limited to: vacuuming, H2S Alive pay and significant room dusting, washing floors, Apprentices Standard First Aid for promotion. making beds, empty trash, Competitive Wages WHIMIS and/or Please submit resumes disinfecting & cleaning & Benefits.

CSTS or PST C & C COATINGS in bathrooms. Performance Fax resumes & ref’s to: Pre-Access A&D Testing Innisfail is seeking F/T Attn: Human Resources based bonus program.

403-343-1248 or email to: Ground Disturbance Level 11 email:kwolokoff@ Must be fluent with verbal Sandblasters and Painters admin@shunda.ca FAMILY owned and exp. with Endura an asset. bearspawpet.com l& written English, be Please e-mail or fax your operated since 1974, Competitive wages and Fax 403-252-9719 physically fi t.

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TOPLINE or email: Trail offers excellent ELECTRICAL info@ramadareddeer.com OILFIELD HAULING TOO MUCH STUFF? training & a competitive ENGINEERS is a busy & growing oilfield Let Classifieds compensation & benefit plan.

RAMADA INN & trucking company looking for For complete job descriptions, We are currently looking to help you sell it.

SUITES EXPERIENCED please refer to our website at expand our workforce at req`s Permanent GREAT SWAMPERS www.sparteksystems.com our Red Deer location ROOM ATTENDANTS Successful candidates will OPPORTUNITY Applicants please forward 2823 Bremner Ave. Attendants. Exp. not nec. receive top wages & benefits Professionals resume to: will train. Approx. 35 - 40 on site and in shop. Oilfield keri.lee@ Afternoon Shifts for Service Coordinator hrs/wk. Rate: $12.75 tickets are an asset. sparteksystems.com $14/hr. Duties incl’d but Please forward all resumes DEEP KNEADS MUSCLE or fax to 403-887-4050 Customer Service not limited to: vacuuming, CNC Lead Hand / THERAPY is looking to: topline@telus.net Please state which position dusting, washing floors, Representative-P/T for a Registered Massage Supervisor you are applying for making beds, empty trash, Therapist for room rental.

SILVERSTREAM in your cover letter. and Operators disinfecting & cleaning Trail is always looking Please contact PRODUCTION bathrooms. Performance for people who want 403-343-1086 STAIR MANUFACTURER Smaller testing company Nexus Engineering based bonus program. opportunities to grow, take Req’s F/T workers to build accepting resumes for all is currently looking for Must be fl uent with verbal Celebrate your life initiative and work well stairs in Red Deer shop. positions. Forward resume Afternoon shift l& written English, be within a team environment. with a Classified MUST HAVE basic carto: silverstreamoffice Lead hand/supervisor and physically fit. Applicants If you are looking for a pentry skills. Salary based ANNOUNCEMENT @gmail.com operators. may apply in person at challenging and rewarding on skill level. Benefits Duties include, ensuring 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer career with Trail Appliances, avail. Apply in person at T4P 3T5 or fax 403-342-4433 production flow on Mazak please submit your resume 100, 7491 Edgar C.N.C lathe and mills, or email: and cover letter stating the Professionals Industrial Bend. email: trouble shooting, info@ramadareddeer.com position you are applying min 1 years experience as earl707@telus.net. and/or for to: reddeerjobs fax 403-347-7913 a lead hand/supervisor THE HAMPTON INN @trail-appliances.com in a machine shop. or by fax: (403)342-7168.

GASOLINE ALLEY We offer competitive wages, Truckers/ We thank all interested Looking for room company paid benefits and applicants; only those attendants F/T & P/T, Drivers a RRSP matching plan. chosen for an interview P/T breakfast bar hostess.

Please forward resumes will be contacted. Security Must be avail. all shifts.

BRICAR CONTRACTING to: resume checks will be conducted Will train. Drop off resume Busy architecture firm is seeking an experienced now hiring @nexusengineering.ca on successful candidates. or email: cheri.arthur2@ EXPERIENCED draftsperson with proficient Revit skills. hilton.com No phone calls.

JOURNEYMAN or CLASS 1 DRIVERS. Excellent working environment and benefits.

Please fax resumes to 4th Yr. Apprentice 403-347-6296 Plumber/Gas Fitter Please call Bonita at 403-314-4461 req’d for small shop in Posting will close on May 16 Westaskiwin area.

Competitive wages & GAETZ SOUTH health plan.

P/T FRONT END STAFF Submit resumes to: Restaurant/ The Tap House Pub & Grill Staff incentives. wph@xplornet.ca req’s full and part time Hotel Apply within. or fax to: 780-312-2889 cooks. Apply with resume or call 780-387-6087 at 1927 Gaetz Avenue Employment between 2-5 pm.

LOOKING for Framers/ carpenters 403-357-9816 Training Engineer / Designer

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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

Now Hiring GASOLINE ALLEY LOCATION FULL TIME and PART TIME SHIFTS AVAILABLE

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.

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PAINTER F/T

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Exp. req’d. Vehicle req’d.

Contact Drew at CCL 403-596-1829 QUICKLINE CRANE INC. in Blackfalds is looking for a

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Weekends off. Late model tractor pref. 403-586-4558 CLASS 1 or 3 drivers req’d

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Must be a minimum third year apprentice & have CLASS 3 DRIVERS good knowledge of truck w/airbrake endorsement mount & all terrain cranes. needed immed. for waste & Competitive salaries recycling. Email resume includes benefits. with a min. of 2 references Must have a Class 1 license. to: canpak@xplornet.ca Please submit all resumes by email to: F/T TRUCK drivers req’d. kyle@quicklinecrane.com Minimum Class 5 with air and clean abstract. Exp. preferred. In person to Key Towing 4083-78 St. Cres.

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SCRAPER OPERATORS Earthworks Division

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The successful candidate will have the following: * Exceptional customer service skills *Ability to work with minimum supervision * A great attitude * Knowledge of city and surrounding areas. * Clean drivers abstract We offer above average wages, a comprehensive benefit program and a safe work environment. Please apply in confidence to: Fleet Brake Parts & Service 4841-78 St. Red Deer, AB T4P 1N5 Fax: 403-340-0888 or email your resume to: tcarriere@fleetbrake.com Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

GAETZ SOUTH F/T MEAT CUTTER F/T PRODUCE CLERK Full benefits, staff incentives. Apply within.

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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

SEMI RETIRED? SPRING BREAK UP? Seasonal drivers req’d. for local fertilizer dellivery.

Clean Class 3 license req’d., AG exp. an asset.

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880

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Help

NOW HIRING P/T Blackfalds Esso in Blackfalds.

Cashier & Food Attendant.

Drop off resume or email.

No phone calls. hyhy0419@hotmail.com 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! 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.

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

STORESMART SELF STORAGE seeking

P/T CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE for 16 hrs. per week.

For job descriptions and how to apply, go to www.StoreSmart.ca/jobs No phone calls please

Summer Receptionist Openings. Local Red Deer company looking for appointment setters during our busy season. Ideal for students or someone searching for Part-Time.

Competitive pay with incentives. Must be available Sundays. Located downtown. Call 403-755-8163 leave message for Mitch.

Warehouse Shipper/ Receiver

Competitive starting wages plus regular increases.

Hours: M-F 7:30am-4:30pm Excellent benefits package. Opportunities to advance. Must be dependable, hardworking and seeking a long-term career. Apply in person, or email to: hartleytj@eecol.com 4747 - 61st Street

Advocate Opportunities ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For morning delivery of the ADVOCATE Delivery by 6:30 a.m.

6 days/week in: GLENDALE

academyoflearning.ab.ca

Call Joanne 403-314-4308 for more info CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery 3 days per week.

NO WEEKENDS!!

JOHNSTONE CROSSING Jenner Cres. & Judd Close.

Call Joanne 403-314-4308 for more info

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stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

880

Antiques & Art

Building Supplies

850

job? ?

IS HIRING!

1630

TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, office, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.

Mini Job Fair

Tools

Wednesday, May 14, 2014 9:30 a.m. - Noon Alberta Works Centre 2nd Floor, First Red Deer Place 4920 - 51 Street, Red Deer

1640

TABLE SAW, 9” Delta Beaver, with cast iron table & wing, 3 - 9” blades, 2 are Freud, on stand with castors. $150.

403-358-5465

Bring your resumé For more info, call 403-340-5353

Firewood

1660

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood Government

388687E12-13

or email: hr@eaglebuilders.ca.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

391673E11

www.eaglebuilders.ca Applicants are able to apply online or fax resume to 403-885-5516 ATTN: Human Resources

EquipmentHeavy

Employers: 1. EVRAZ 2. Olymel 3. Flying J 4. Primerica 5. Tim Horton’s 6. Parkland CLASS 7. Cameron Canada Corp 8. Lacombe Action Group 9. World Financial Group 10. Marshall Construction 11. Diversified Staffing Services 12. Investors Group Financial Services

1550

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

Looking ook oki for a

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

1520

ANTIQUE Dining Room Suite.

Table, 4 chairs & 1 captain chair. Side board, China cabinet. Solid oak. Approx.

110 yrs old. Exc. cond. $4500 obo. 403-391-8691

391969E1-14

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 400846E22

CENTRAL AB based trucking company requires

MOBILE CRANE & for moving equipment.

HOISTING OPERATOR Resumes to be dropped off

or E-mail: hr@pidherneys.com

Canada’s premier fleet specialist has an immediate opening for a

900

Pidherney’s is busy and requires the following:

Apply in person or send resume to: Email:kfcjobsrd@yahoo.ca or Fax: (403) 341-3820

FLEET BRAKE PARTS & SERVICE

ACCOUNTING

Sales & Distributors

SERVICE WRITER

for our Red Deer location.

The successful candidate will have the following: * Good knowledge of Medium and Heavy duty truck and trailer repair. * Suspension, brake and electrical repair exp. * Knowledge of Karmac would be an asset. * Great people skills. * Ability to work with minimum supervision * A great attitude We offer above average wages, a comprehensive benefit program and a safe work environment. Please apply in confidence to: Fleet Brake Parts & Service 4841-78 St. Red Deer, AB T4P 1N5 Fax: 403-340-0888 or email your resume to: tcarriere@fleetbrake.com

LEGAL

Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking exp’d FLOORHANDS & DERRICK HANDS

880

Trades

880

Misc.

Help

TECHNOLOGY

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

Oilfield

BUSINESS

800

Truckers/ Drivers

HEALTHCARE

Oilfield

Sales & Distributors

Spruce & Pine - Split 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275

B10 RED DEER ADVOCATE Tuesday, May 13, 2014

1660

Firewood

LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

1680

Garden Supplies

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

Household Furnishings

1720

COUCH 3 seater, exc. cond, green, $75; Dragon space heater $25 403-348-1905 DRESSER, desk and chair $200. 403-346-2073 FLORAL LOVE SEAT, good cond. $75.

2 BAR STOOLS $20/ea.

STANDING LAMP, $10.

WHITE WOODEN TABLE, with maple top, 29.5” x 47”, 25” high, $20.

SMALL CHEST FRIDGE, 18”x17”, 18” deep, $40.

403-346-2346

ROTOTILLER 5 HP. as is. $60. 403-314-0804 TREES: Windbreak, privacy screen, white spruce trees 5’-7’ delivered & planted $60 ea. on 25 or more. 20+ yrs experience (780)778-0223.

Household Furnishings

1720

1/2 MOON GLASS TOP TABLE, $150.

WARDROBE, Teak, $200.

403-309-0442 BIRCH SHELF UNITS 16x32x90, $60.

16x32x96, $40.

403-782-7439 CHINA Cabinet, cherry wood $185. o.b.o.

403-346-4926 COFFE table, octagon with 2 end tables, glass tops. $75.; Chesterfield, flowered pastels, $100. good cond. Best offer on both. 403-346-4926 COUCH, chair, Lazy Boy $200. 403-346-2073

Misc. for Sale

1760

18 SPD. adult Rialto Ultima bike, black, all terrain $150; heirloom crochet table cloth, rectangular $50 403-346-2070 3 AFRICAN VIOLETS, Christmas Cactus $5/ea, RV camping mat 13’ x 9’ $75, CRAFTSMAN seat for riding mower $30, SLIPPERS (Isotoner) new $15 403-342-7460

Misc. for Sale

1760

WINE making equipment $75; Coleman dbl. high queen size air bed w/elec. pump $45, 2 golf carts w/2 bags $15/pair.

403-343-2618

1900

Travel Packages

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

TABLE & 4 chairs, round with leaf, will sit 10-12 people, cherry wood, $150. o.b.o. 403-346-4926

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

27” T.V; stand and wall unit. $200. 403-346-2073 Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds STERIO SYSTEM, 3 disc-CD, AM, FM, Cassette, $35. 403-346-2346

2190

1830

PENHOLD SPRINGBROOK

KOOLATRON cooler, $60 ; ladies black leather biker jacket, small, exc. cond. $50, to give away 21” color tv, 403-347-0325

Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

OLD COUNTRY ROSE CHINA. As well as 12 collector plates Call 403-887-2428

RED DEER ADVOCATE Six days per week.

Delivery by 6:30 a.m.

Papers arrive at your home and are ready to deliver.

1840

TO GIVE AWA YTO TO GOOD LOVING HOME. 5 yr old Maremma Italian Sheep Dog. Male.

403-343-7100

FISHER AIR TIGHT WOOD BURNING STOVE. Ideal for small home, cottage or garage. $200.

403-782-7439 KIRBY CLASSIC VACUUM with rug shampooer.

Exc. cond. Hardly used. $40. 403-346-5423

Advocate Opportunities

Sporting Goods

1860

CROSMAN AIR GUN, 3578 shooters kit, uses .177 caliber copperhead pellets w/4” & 8” barrels. $60. 403-755-2760 PSE Elite Compound Bow RH, 28” draw, 55-70 draw weight, soft case, arrows.

Ready to shoot. $250 Call 403-350-1466

INNISFAIL

* Adults * Youths * Seniors *

RED DEER ADVOCATE

Carriers are Needed to Deliver Central Alberta Life afternoons & evenings one day per week

Six days per week.

Delivery by 6:30 a.m.

INNISFAIL

Papers arrive at your home and are ready to deliver.

Phone 403-314-4316 The papers arrive ready to deliver.

NO COLLECTING!

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 Central Alberta Life afternoons & evenings one day per week

SPRINGBROOK The papers arrive ready to deliver.

CARRIER SUPERVISOR Full Time, 37.5 hours a week. $14.67/hr. to $20.39/hr.

Depending Experience 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.

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.

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.

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

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rentals

homes

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

CLASSIFICATIONS

3020

Houses/ Duplexes

1200 SQ.FT. Bungalow.

Michener Hill area. 4 bdrm., 2 bath, garage. Close to downtown, convenience stores & walking trails. $1300/mo/d.d. 403-302-3039 FRESHLY painted 3 bdrm. duplex close to schools, fenced yard, 4 appls, NO PETS, ref’s, rent $1200 + utils. DD $1000 403-346-3179

3030

Condos/ Townhouses

4000-4190

Realtors & Services

3 days per week, no weekends

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

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Friday Forward ONLY 3 DAYS A WEEK in

3050

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

ORIOLE PARK

3 bdrm., 1-1/2 bath, $1175. rent, s.d. $650, incl water sewer and garbage. Avail.

June 1. 403-304-5337

3060

Suites

Cooper Cl., Carter Cl., Connaught Cres., Churchill Cl. area $195/mo.

MORRISROE AREA McLean St.

East end of Cosgrove Cres. $73/mo.

Springfield Ave. also Sunnyside Cres. & Sutton Close also Savoy Cres. & Sydney Close also Sherwood Cres. & Stirling Close LANCASTER AREA Lamont Close also Lund Close also Lancaster Drive also Landry & Lawson Close Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info **********************

TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 403-314-4300

5000-5300

Cars

5030

2009 TOYOTA Camry LE 100,000 kms, great shape $12,700 403-347-9504 2003 DODGE Neon loaded safetied 403-352-6995 1993 DODGE SPIRIT, parts car or needs motor, asking $150.00 Call 403-728-3485

VIEW ALL OUR PRODUCTS

at www.garymoe.com

Woodlea REDUCED $10,000 Near Coronation Park & Trails

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

1 BDRM. bsmt. suite in www.laebon.com Westpark area, $650/mo. + DD $650 avail. June 1, Laebon Homes 346-7273 403-346-3469 after 6 pm.

2 BDRM lower unit at Condos/ 5910-55 Ave., security cameras, laundry on site, Townhouses private parking to over 40 EXCLUSIVE LUXURY tenants w/good references, RIVERFRONT CONDOS quiet lifestyles, excellent FOR SALE rental history. Rent/S.D. in Downtown Red Deer. is $1100. Ph: 403-341-4627 Call Renee at AVAIL. IMMED. large 2 403-314-1687 for Inquiries. bdrm. in clean quiet adult building, near downtown NEW CONDO Co-Op, no pets, 1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath.

403-348-7445 $192,000. 403-588-2550 GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm. apartments, avail. immed, Manufactured rent $875 403-596-6000 Homes LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only

BY OWNER n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 Parkland Estates, 1500 sq. ft. incld’s addition, 3 bdrm., family rm., stone gas fireplace, 1 1/2 baths, 5 newer 1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed. appls., new paint, water Adult bldg. N/S No pets lines, skirting carpet & lino.

403-596-2444 $65,000. 403-348-5016

4040

4090

MORRISROE MANOR

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

5160

Boats & Marine

24’ LEGEND PONTOON. 42 hrs. 10 lifejackets, BBQ, & more. Call 403-887-2428

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

1993 DODGE SPIRIT, parts car or needs motor, asking $150.00 Call 403-728-3485

Trucks

5050

2004 GMC 3/4 C/C SLT leather, Duramax diesel, 200,000 kms, not oilfield, black, very nice $16,500.

403-357-8811

5190

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

Vehicles Wanted To Buy

5200

RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal.

We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. AMVIC APPROVED. 403-396-7519

Misc.

Automotive

5240

FREE removal of scrap vehicles. Will pay cash for some. 403-304-7585

We are a growing Permitting Company in Red Deer looking for a F/T PERMIT CONSULTANT to join our team. Duties include: using our in-house permit and mapping system to coordinate municipal, provincial 2001 FORD F150 S/C loaded, Triton 5.4L, 7700 lb. and U.S permits for the towing pckg. 5th whl. hitch, trucking industry. Applicant must show exceptional Landau cover, lockable, good cond. 196,860 kms. skills in the following: $8000. 403-358-5465 · Multi-tasking skills Something for Everyone · Able to work in a fast Everyday in Classifieds pace environment · Work well under pressure 2001 FORD F150 7700 · Customer services skills 4x4, 5th whl. hitch, new battery & mufflers, Michelin · Telephone etiquette · Leadership quality. tires, overload springs, $5700. 403-304-9813 Compressed Shifts available are Fifth 6:30am-5:00pm and 7:30am-6:00pm 4 days Wheels on/4 days off rotation.

Starting wage $16.00 per hour and training will start the first week of June.

5110

TITANIUM 34E39 MP RV. Loaded, exc. shape. New fridge, 6 yr warranty, asking $35,500. 403-340-2535

Please email your resume to HR@provstate.com you can also check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pro vinceandStatePermitting You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

2011 ALPINE 39’, 4 slides, satellite dish, 7500 w generator, king bed, 2011 GMC 3/4 ton Denali, hitch, matched to trailer, sell as unit $105,000 obo, photos avail, trailer only $54,900 obo 403 358-4031 garybourne66@gmail.com 1996 26’ JAYCO Eagle couch & dinette superslide, full load, exc. cond, $8900 403-391-6011

309-3300 CLASSIFIEDS

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To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300 classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

CLEARVIEW AREA

MOUNTVIEW AREA

2007 STARCRAFT, 30’, slide, solar, air, walkaround bed, sleeps 6, rear kitchen. $17,000. O.B.O. 403-358-6765

2 EQUUS LSI TIRES, 225-50-R17. $100/both.

403-346-0674 or 392-5657

HERE TO HELP & HERE TO SERVE Call GORD ING at RE/MAX real estate central alberta 403-341-9995 gord.ing@remax.net

5120

Holiday Trailers

CLASSIFICATIONS

Locally owned and family operated

CLEARVIEW RIDGE AREA

ANDERS AREA Allsop Drive, Alton Street, & Atkins Close also Allison Cres. also Archer & Austin Drive

2007 SPORTSMAN

LX, 3254, 3 slides,thermo windows, fireplace, lots of extras. MINT $26,900. trades cons. 403-598-0682

Auto Wreckers

www.seibelprperty.com Houses Ph: 403-304-7576 or 403-347-7545 For Sale 6 locations in Red Deer ~ Halman Heights CUSTOM BUILT ~ Riverfront Estates NEW HOMES ~ Westpark

by Mason Martin Homes ~ Kitson Close Kyle, 403-588-2550 ~ Kyte & Kelloway Cres.

FREE Weekly list of ~ Holmes St. properties for sale w/details, S.D. $1000 prices, address, owner’s Rent $1195 to $1445 phone #, etc. 342-7355 3 bdrm. townhouses, Help-U-Sell of Red Deer 1.5 bath, 4 & 5 appls., blinds, www.homesreddeer.com lrg. balconies, absolutely no pets. N/S, no utils. incl.

MUST SELL References required.

1217 sq.ft. duplex.

4 bdrm., $191,900.

SOUTHWOOD PARK 403-588-2550 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, MUST SELL generously sized, 1 1/2 New Home. 1335 sq.ft. baths, fenced yards, bi-level, 24x23 att. garage. full bsmts. 403-347-7473, 403-588-2550 Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca

ROUTES IN:

SUNNYBROOK AREA

wheels

4010

CARRIERS NEEDED FOR FLYERS, FRIDAY FORWARD & EXPRESS

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4020

Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

**************************

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SEIBEL PROPERTY

Advocate Opportunities

Phone 403-314-4316

Phone 403-314-4316

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

3110

5110

Fifth Wheels

Pinnacle Estates

THE NORDIC

2140

Dogs

4160

(Blackfalds) You build or bring your own builder. Terms avail.

403-304-5555

3090

ELECTRIC MINI MIGHT Eureka Vacuum. Exc. cond. $25. 403-346-5423

Lots For Sale

Newly renovated bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom suites available in central location. leasing@rentmidwest.com 1(888) 679-8031

WOODEN boot jack $15, 3 shelf brackets 9” x 11”, 13” x 10” $1.50/ea, 2 heavy 1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, metal brackets 8 1/2” will N/S. No pets. hold 11”-12” board 2/$8, 5’ 403-596-2444 x 9 1/2” wide shelf $5, 4 sets fancy shelf brackets Rooms AGRICULTURAL $6/set, 4 sets fancy brackets 3” x 4” $2/set, 24” For Rent CLASSIFICATIONS standards w/4 brackets $4, 9-6” brackets for single 2000-2290 BDRM. for rent in Vanier standard $2, four 8” brackWoods,. $419/mo./d.d. ets $2, 10 12” white 403-588-6268 after 6 pm. brackets for single standards, $10, 4 chrome Horses ROOM, all utils. and cable bathroom toothbrush and incld, $450/mo.

VARIOUS PARTYLITE glass holders, wall mount 403-506-3277 WANTED: all types of PRODUCTS $10, ice scraper $8, 2/3 horses. Processing locally including candles. bag of oil-dri all purpose in Lacombe weekly.

75% off! absorbent $8, 25 legal size 403-651-5912 Offices Large selection. file folder holder $10, 4 tv 403-350-9029 or trays and holder on wheels Grain, Feed 403-343-7389 $15, misc. pieces of wood 2000 SQ.FT. OFFICE, $5, 4 ft. aluminum ladder Hay 4836 51 Street.

CROSMAN AIR GUN, $8, Coleman cooler 22” x Parking is avail. $2400/mo.

3578 shooters kit, uses 13” $15, wine rack TIMOTHY & Brome square 403-343-9300 .177 caliber copperhead (chrome) holds 12 bottles bales, great for horses, appellets w/4” & 8” barrels. $10 403-314-2026 DOWNTOWN, main flr. prox.

60 lbs. put up dry $60. 403-755-2760 400 sq. ft. approx. and covered, $5/bale Sylvan area. 403-887-2798 403-358-4131, 598-4131 Electric BBQ & Cover $25.

Deck Table & Chairs $35. Cats 4 Resin Chairs $20.

Oval Table Arborite Top $5.

BALINESE KITTENS 2 Metal Tool Boxes & 1 Male & 1 female $50/ea. some tools - all for $20.

Also have a grey & white 27” Toshba TV $20. male kitten - free.

Vtech Cordless Answering 403-887-3649 Machine $5.

CLASSIFICATIONS Please call 403-358-7678

CLEAROUT

KING SIZE BOX SPRING, $50.

403-350-9029 or 403-343-7389

3060

Suites

Accounting

1010

INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351

Contractors

1100

AREDAN Renos Fencing, decks, finish work, bsmt. developments, drywall, landscaping, sheds. Red Deer 780-788-9522 Payne27@hotmail.com CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

CONCRETE???

We’ll do it all...

Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197 or DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 FENCES & DECKS 403-352-4034 SIDING, Soffit, Fascia and custom cladding. Call Dean @ 403-302-9210.

Eavestroughing

1130

VELOX EAVESTROUGH Cleaning & Repairs.

Reasonable rates. 340-9368

1160

Entertainment

DANCE LESSONS. Wedding or Social. 403-396-2821 Info at www.acda.ca Start your career!

See Help Wanted

Massage Therapy

1280

Painters/ Decorators

1310

FANTASY

JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

Free Est. 403-872-8888

International ladies

Seniors’ Services

MASSAGE

Now Open

Specials. 11 a.m.-3 a.m.

Private back entry. 403-341-4445 MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

1372

HELPING HANDS

Home Supports for Seniors.

Est 1999. Cooking, cleaning, companionship. At home or facility. Call 403-346-7777 for information.

VII MASSAGE #7,7464 Gaetz Ave. Yard Care Pampering at its Escorts BEST! JUNK/TREE REMOVAL, 403-986-6686 Yard/Care 403-358-1614 Catering exclusively to the Come in and see needs of men with physical ROTOTILLING, why we are the talk challenges. 587-877-7399 power raking, aerating & of the town.

TAHNEE 392-0891 *BUSTY* www.viimassage.biz grass cutting. Reasonable rates. 403-341-4745

1430

1165

INDEPENDENT w/own car

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

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666 CENTRAL PEST CONTROL LTD. Comm/res.

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Youth to prepare for bigger role EGYPT’S EL-SISSI ASKS YOUTH TO PREPARE FOR FUTURE ROLE, ASKS THEM TO UNDERSTAND CHALLENGES CAIRO, Egypt — Egypt’s former military chief made a rare appeal Monday to the country’s youth who were behind calls for regime change since 2011, trying to win support among a key bloc in this month’s presidential election that he admitted he is struggling to reach.

Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, seen as certain to become Egypt’s next president in the May 26-27 vote, has been taken to task, even by supporters, for failing to reach out to the large youth vote.

Many youth groups have been critical of the military’s management of the transition following the ouster of Hosni Mubarak in 2011 — and the subsequent crackdown on dissent after elSissi’s ouster last summer of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi.

In his comments Monday during an interview with Sky News Arabia — he gave a nod to revolutionary youth groups, but also underlined his message that Egypt now needs stability — which he has repeatedly said means an end to protests.

“They must be sure they are hugely appreciated not only by me. But I can’t get it to them frankly,” he said when asked about the youth. He called their role in bringing about change “unforgettable.”

“But the circumstances are hard for all of us. Recognize this, and stand by Egypt now and in the future,” he said.

He said he wants the youth groups to prepare to be future leaders, adding that if elected he would offer them positions as aides to governors, ministers and himself — though made no mention of naming them as actual ministers.

Since removing Morsi, el-Sissi has rode a wave of nationalist fervour praising him as a saviour for removing Islamists from office, after many complained they were monopolizing power and seeking to change the country’s identity.

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President Drew Faust says in a message on the university’s website the origin of the black Mass was to denigrate the Catholic Church, mocking a sacred event in Catholicism. She says the decision by the Harvard Extension Cultural Studies Club to stage the event Monday evening is “flagrantly disrespectful and inflammatory.”

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His popularity is also assisted by staunchly supportive media and the perception that the military is the country’s only stable institution after years of turmoil.

But he has antagonized many of the youth groups, many of whom also opposed Morsi. The crackdown on Islamists since Morsi’s ouster has widened to include secular and non-Islamist youth leaders and activists who criticized the military-backed heavy-handedness on dissent. Several of the most prominent activists in the uprising against Mubarak are now in jail on trial for breaking new anti-protest laws.

Some have also left the country.

Also, el-Sissi has not addressed in his campaign youth demands for social justice and equitable distribution of resources — or the issue of retribution for the hundreds of people killed during clashes with security or holding old regime officials accountable for past abuses.

According to official estimates, around 37 million of Egypt’s 53 million voters are between the age of 18-40.

In a referendum last December, an amended constitution passed by a huge margin of around 98 per cent — widely seen as a show of support for el-Sissi — but youth turnout was reportedly startlingly low.

“His weakest point is the youth,” wrote Karem Mahmoud, a columnist with the Al-Tahrir newspaper. “It seems the man himself doesn’t care much for that gap or he realizes it well but wants to turn around it cunningly instead of dealing with it directly.”

By contrast, el-Sissi’s sole rival in the race, leftist politician Hamdeen Sabahi has much appeal among youth groups, who are largely the ones behind his campaign and who have been pressing for a debate between el-Sissi and Sabahi.

Sabahi, who came in third in the 2012 presidential election won by Morsi, is lauded as the “revolutionary candidate.” He promised to amend a national election and says that country has set an example for the rest of the world.

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Obama says the U.S. looks forward to India’s formation of a new government after election results come in.

He says the U.S. will work closely with India’s next government.

Millions of Indian voters are wrapping up a mammoth national election with the final day of polling in three states. With 814 million eligible voters, India has been voting in phases over six weeks, with results expected on Friday.

Runaway cows find their way home thanks to dispatcher and farmer’s Facebook post GRAFTON, N.Y. — Five cows that went on the lam are back home in upstate New York thanks to a quickthinking emergency dispatcher and a Facebook post.

State police say the cows were spotted Saturday wandering along State Route 2 in Grafton, about 20 miles northeast of Albany.

They say troopers corralled the “feisty” creatures into a yard until a Rensselaer County dispatcher figured out where they belonged.

The dispatcher saw a Facebook post from the family of a farmer asking if anyone had seen their missing cattle.

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HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Attorneys for a condemned killer facing execution this week in Texas are insisting his punishment should be stopped because he risks the same ordeal experienced recently by an Oklahoma inmate whose lethal injection was disrupted.

Robert Campbell’s scheduled Tuesday evening execution in Huntsville would be the first nationally since Clayton Lockett’s bungled punishment April 29. Lockett died of an apparent heart attack after Oklahoma prison officials aborted his execution following the failure of an intravenous line carrying the deadly drugs.

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new tactic, using a video link to address supporters in the southern city of Assiut. His singling out of southern Egypt was significant — the area is hugely underdeveloped and makes up for a large chunk of migrants to the capital and other cities, and had a large support base for Morsi.

But during his short speech via videoconference, he also addressed the youth, saying he is targeting them with his plans to develop the south with investments and jobs.

“When I talk about investment, I am talking to the youth that I see before me, who may think there is no hope. I tell you there is hope God willing,” he said.

The crowd broke out with chants of “With our souls and blood we defend you, el-Sissi” — though they were drowned out by the organizers’ version of the chant through loudspeakers, “With love and work, el-Sissi is the hope.”

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The 59-year-old Sabahi has also outscored el-Sissi in his campaign by travelling around the country, meeting with factory workers, farmers and youth groups.

El-Sissi, also 59, has run a largely closed-door campaign, with no street appearance so far because of security fears. The retired military chief has said two assassination plots against him have already been uncovered.

Instead, he has relied on interviews and closed-door meetings with supporters.

He has met in sessions with women, businessmen, professional groups, pensioners, tribal leaders and writers and journalists. He only met with youth groups Sunday, over a week into the 3-week campaign.

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