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Gravel pit turning into wetlands

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NEW SPIN ON RECLAMATION IN LACOMBE COUNTY will be hauled in to form the base for an eventual wetland.

“It’s kind of a new concept,” said Cajun Paradis, the county’s acting enA wetlands will emerge from a vironmental co-ordinator.

“Lots of pit operators don’t necesmined-out gravel pit in a Lacombe sarily reCounty projclaim a pit to ect that puts a reclaimed a new spin on wetland. reclamation.

They’ll do a Gravel pit larger endoperators are pit water required to body like a reclaim their lake.” sites when Besides they are all of the nattapped out. ural benefits Usually, if wetlands it’s a deep pit provide, the it becomes a small lake.

— CAJUN PARADIS, THE COUNTY’S site will also Shallower ACTING ENVIRONMENTAL CO-ORDINATOR provide replacement excavations wetlands are filled in required unand returned der provincial legislation. to farmland.

When wetland is removed for road At the county-owned Crooker East Pit, just north of the county offices on building or other construction, it must Spruceville Road and Hwy 12, a differ- be replaced elsewhere. ent approach will be taken.

About 15,000 cubic metres of top soil Please see WETLANDS on Page A2

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF

‘LOTS OF PIT OPERATORS DON’T NECESSARILY RECLAIM A PIT TO A RECLAIMED WETLAND. THEY’LL DO A LARGER ENDPIT WATER BODY LIKE A LAKE.’

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Ty, 11, watches China, a Bichon Shih Tzu, bound down a slide at a park outside of Glendale School Saturday afternoon. From China’s expression it was clear both were having a dog-gone good time.

Festival group wants to be more inclusive

BY JOSH ALDRICH

CENTRAL MUSIC FESTIVAL SOCIETY

ADVOCATE STAFF The Central Music Festival Society is putting their year off to good use.

On Saturday afternoon, they held an organizational meeting and discussed how the festival can be revived with a new energy to catch the attention of lo-

cal music lovers.

This includes the strong possibility of a name change with the strongest contender being the Red Deer Music and Arts Fesitval.

“We think that maybe part of the problem is Central Music Festival is a

bit to ambiguous,” said society president and festival producer Mike Bradford.

“We’d like to make it more inclusive of other types of art.

“We have a huge site, we have the potential to do some great things for

the community.”

The festival will make its return in August 2015 and Bradford says they are working towards a budget of more than $200,000.

This means they will need to average about 1,000 people a day for the three day festival.

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Historic attraction brought back to life ALLEN BUNGALOW, BUSBY LEGACY GARDENS BEING REVIVED

BY JOSH ALDRICH ADVOCATE STAFF One of Red Deer’s historic attractions is being brought back to life, and Mike Busby couldn’t be happier.

The Waskasoo Environmental Education Society took over the old Allen Bungalow in the 1980s and renovated it in the 90s.

But until recently, they were unaware of the significance of its former gardens that became part of the city’s landscape in the 1930s and 40s.

Last year, the effort began in earnest to revitalize the Busby Legacy Gardens.

“It’s pretty important,” said Busby, 43. “It’s nice to see them putting effort into it. It’s such a nice area, right on the river, and the last number of years

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the gardens and the property kind of deteriorated, and so it was disappointing to see that, considering it was such a prominent home for a long time in Red Deer.”

The house was originally built by Archibald Allen in 1917, but he never managed to complete it.

Edward Henry Busby originally came to Red Deer in 1926 after immigrating to Canada from New Zealand in 1917.

After originally buying a hotel in Kitscoty, Alta., the moved to Red Deer in 1926 and bought the Auditorium Hotel, which later beacme the Buffalo Hotel.

In 1931, he bought River Glen Farms, which included the bungalow and the surrounding land, and started up River Glen Dairy.

In 1938, Busby was injured in an

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Jim Robertson, executive director of the Waskasoo Environment Education Society walks towards the new gazebo in the new Allen Bungalow Busby Legacy Gardens at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. accident with a horse, resulting the amputation of his leg and he died of illness in 1941.

The property then fell to Gordon ‘Joe’ Busby who ran the dairy until

he died of a heart attack in 1947, at age 38, and was later sold to R.V. McCullough.

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BUSBY: Oasis within city

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A colourized 1945 image of the Allen Bungalow Busby Legacy Gardens site.

The garden is an important part of the history of Red Deer and Waskasoo was looking for a way to recognize the contributions of the Busby family to the city and the property, naming the garden in their honour was a natural fit.

“We call it the Allen Bungalow because they were the original builders, the meeting room suite is the McCullough Room, because the McCulloughs were the last (to own it),” said Robertson.

“But really it was the Busbys through much of the first half of the 20th century that made the place what it is.”s The Busbys themselves are looking at making their own contribution to the project.

For Mike Busby, the project is a poignant one. He grew up with stories about his dad and his aunts and uncles growing up and skating on the nearby Gaetz Lakes and life on the farm. His mother, Louise Busby, died of cancer in December. Though she never lived in the house, she knew full well the importance of the property to the family and them putting down roots in the city.

“My mother was very happy because she knew a lot of my relatives were essentially founders in the town ...” he said. “The one name that never had been recognized that much had been the Busby name.” jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com

WETLANDS: What can be done

Phil Lodermeier, the county’s manager of operations, says in a report that went to council last week that it’s hoped the wetlands project will show the gravel industry what can be done when they are finished with their sites.

It is predicted all the gravel in the Crooker Pit will be crushed and removed by the summer of 2015. Reclamation work is expected to be completed in 2016.

Soil for reclamation will come from 30,000 cubic metre’s worth offered free of charge by developers stripping land for an industrial subdivision.

Council voted on Thursday to set a $320,000 budget target for the soil haul and see how much companies will haul to Crooker and other pits needing reclamation.

The money will come from a reserve built up Photo by SCOTTY AITKEN/freelance from levies to gravel A farm property and some vehicles were damaged by fire northwest companies.

Crooker is only one of of Rimbey on Range Road 30 on Saturday. Two buildings, a holiday a number of reclamation trailer, and pick-up truck were engulfed in flames by the time Rimbey projects underway.

Fire And Rescue arrived. Other buildings suffered heat and fire Lacombe school childamage. There was no damage to the farm house. dren helped with a tree

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planting project earlier this month at a different nearby gravel pit.

D&M Concrete Products Ltd. operates the pit on the site that was given to the county. The tree planting project was a joint effort by the company and county to create a community green space. Another nine acres at the pit has already been returned to hay land. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

FESTIVAL: New date as well At the last festival in 2012, they averaged between 500 and 600 patrons a day, so they have their work cut out to make the festival viable.

One possible advantage to the new date, is it will be over the same weekend of the Edmonton Folk Fest which sells out quickly every year. So Bradford is hoping those who cannot get tickets to the Edmonton show will be intrigued by the show 90 minutes south on Hwy 2, complete with free parking and camping.

In addition, he is hoping that some acts will view it as an opportunity to double-up with two close shows on the same weekend.

However, nothing is set in stone yet.

“They sell out in two hours, so there is the potential there,” said Bradford.

“I have a relationship with the producer there that goes back 25-30 years.”

The key to making the festival a success is getting younger people excited and engaged with the festival.

In the six years that the festival did run, they spent about $100,000 on advertising, but the results did not show in attendance.

They will continue to focus on bringing in Canadian and Alberta-centric acts, but still want to bring in big names.

In past years they’ve had acts like Shane Yellowbird, The Trews and Ian Tyson.

“We want to get something that’s really going to get people enthused,” said Bradford. “We have to be careful what we do and we’ll see exactly how things turn out as we go forward.”

Attendance has been a frustrating hurdle for organizers to overcome as they believe they have all the ingredients of a great festival, including a natural amphitheater in a rural setting.

“The only thing we’re missing is the people out there,” said Bradford.

“A lot of people are working hard, and what we are actually creating here is a cultural legacy for Red Deer.”

The society will continue to fundraise for the 2015 festival with a potential New Orleans-themed gala at the Elks Lodge on Sept. 13, Ian Tyson on Sept. 21 at the Memorial Centre, Chip Taylor on Oct. 9 at the Elks Lodge but this will also help keep the festival in the minds of the public and to slowly build it up over the next 15 months.

They are looking for volunteers to help with the festival and their up coming events in all facets of the program from fundraising to administration to promotion.

To get involved contact Bradford through their website at www.centralmusicfest.com jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com

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Gordon Busby was Mike’s grandfather.

While the Busbys owned the land they completed the bungalow and created a beautiful garden that became renown in the area. It was an oasis within the city.

The McCulloughs turned the house into a bed and breakfast and the garden eventually faded into history.

After Waskasoo took over the property in 1984, they performed a sympathetic restoration of the house, which Mike’s father John, who lived in the house until he was 10, helped provide some background on.

A few years ago, the Red Deer Heritage Preservation Committee informed the society of the history of the garden, and the decision was made perform a restoration.

“The Busby family had a love for the place and for gardening and they had stunningly beautiful gardens at the house,” said Waskasoo executive director Jim Robertson.

But the gardens will not look exactly as they did 65 years ago, but they will be in the same style. The property has changed over the years and a budget has limited what can be done, but the idea is to create a well manicured Edwardian garden, much like what would have existed when the Busby’s owned the property.

Work began last fall.

The centerpiece of the garden will be a gazebo, donated by Rotary Club. The rest of the garden will be filled out mainly with perennials, bushes and shrubs that are low maintenance and would have been typical to the period.

“We wanted to get plants that bloom all season long — mainly June and July — but we wanted to extend the blooming season that would normally take place,” said landscaper Daryl Beck, owner of Creative Landscape and Designs. “We have very extensive foundation planting ... that tries to unite and make the whole building flow together. It directs your eye and softens the lines of the house.”

Beck fully recognizes the importance of a project like this.

“I’m a bit of a history buff and I’ve been around Red Deer all my life,” he said. “I definitely feel a responsibility ... I really consider it an honour and a privilege to get asked to do the job and I really want to make sure it works and you get a period feeling when you go in there.”

Work on the garden will not be completed this year, though it is already being reserved for weddings this summer. The job is about half way to completion and will likely take another couple of years.

The work is slow considering most of the funds are having to be raised — they did receive a $10,000 grant from the preservation committee — while they are also hoping for people to come forward who are willing to help with some of the maintenance and planting and other labour.

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MONDAY, MAY 26, 2014 PC LEADERSHIP RACE

Planes for official use only: candidates WILL GROUND POLICY THAT ALLOWS FAMILY MEMBERS OF PARTY MLAS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Two candidates vying to be Alberta’s next Tory party leader and premier say they will ground the policy that allows family members of party MLAs to fly on government planes.

Both Jim Prentice and Ric McIver said Saturday the planes are for official use only.

“Planes are required as a mode of transport for government business, and it is restricted to government business,” Prentice told reporters after all three candidates spoke at a party policy conference.

Candidate Ric McIver told reporters he would have the same policy for the same reason.

“The government airplanes are for business, and that’s what they would be used for and nothing else,” he said.

“I can’t think of a scenario right now that (having family members on board) would be allowed, so no.”

Extravagant air travel was one of the core issues of the spending controversy that led former premier Alison Redford to resign March 23, a step ahead of a caucus and party revolt.

But candidate Thomas Lukaszuk said there is value having family members accompany MLAs on official business.

He said sometimes spouses may have a role to play in the government event or that youngsters may be able to see the work firsthand and become inspired.

“If there is no cost added or if you reimburse taxpayers for bringing on a family member where appropriate ... then there is nothing wrong with that,” he said.

“But that is something we definitely have to put some very stringent parameters around.”

Two weeks before she stepped down, Redford revealed that in the previous year and a half, she had flown her daughter Sarah and Sarah’s friends around on a government aircraft.

One of those trips was to a family funeral in Vancouver.

Redford also ordered the auditor general to do a value-for-money survey of the fleet of four planes.

That review by Merwan Saher is still ongoing.

Opposition leaders have reminded the government that the auditor general ruled almost a decade ago that while spouses can fly on government planes for government events, other family members are not allowed.

However Advanced Education Minister Dave Hancock, who is now serving as premier until a replacement is voted on in September, has defended bringing children on the trips, as long as it is revenue neutral.

“Why would you not take the time with your family (and) involve your family in the public service that you’re doing? Set the example for your family in terms of how you give back to the community,” Hancock told the house in March.

It has also been revealed that Redford used the planes to ferry herself and other government caucus members to Tory party events.

The opposition members have held up the planes as a symbol of Tory arrogance and entitlement.

Prentice has promised to end that entitlement.

Earlier this week, he said regardless of Saher’s findings, there will be a clampdown.

He said he and all government members would fly commercially where available, particularly in the busy air corridor between Edmonton and Calgary.

He said he will, if necessary, undertake his own review of cost saving options.

One such option, he said, would be holding competitive bids for a standing contract with a private charter company.

On Saturday, Lukaszuk said while he, too, will review Saher’s recommendations, “I would definitely reduce our reliance on government aircraft. I don’t think we need that many.”

He said he might reduce the fleet to one plane, to be used for emergency purposes or to ferry Lieut.Gov. Don Ethell.

The province has three Beechcraft King Air planes and a 30-seat Dash 8, at an operating cost of $4.6 million a year.

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Anti-genetically modified foods (GMO) protesters demonstrate against American agricultural company Monsanto at Veterans’ Park Saturday afternoon.

Smaller but passionate group rallies in protest of GMOs MOVEMENT’S BELIEF IS THAT GMOS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR A MYRIAD OF DISEASES AND OTHER HEALTH RELATED ISSUES make a big difference,” said Reeves, who’s goal is to be a founder of GE Free Alberta in 2014.

The march was made up of people from all demographics, from toddlers and Elementary school-aged Numbers may have been down, but local March children to senior citizens.

For Marian Slomp, a farmer from Rimbey, demonAgainst Monsanto organizers were still encouraged by the opportunity to educate people about their strations like these are important in bringing expocampaign against genetically modified organisms sure to a growing issue.

“I think they should teach this at schools,” said (GMOs) and genetically engineered seeds.

Just 65 people turned out for the rally on Saturday Slomp.

“You need the afternoon in downright to choose to town Red Deer at eat healthy, and Veterans Park and now we don’t have then carried on as the right to do that a protest march up anymore. If I want to and down Gaetz Avbe organic, I should enue. be able to be or“It doesn’t matganic. If I want to ter about the size, save my own seeds, it’s a very passionate I should be able to crowd,” said organizdo that. Now you can er Wendy Shroeder. get a big ticket from “It’s just educathe government betion, everyone has cause Monsanto says to learn a few things — ORGANIZER WENDY SHROEDER I’m not using their about GMOs and seeds.” learn what’s hapThe march startpening to the bees ... there’s a lot of things that we have to focus on with ed in May of 2013 and is held world-wide. Edmonton’s march was expected to get 2,000 people, while genetically engineered products.”

April Reeves, a former director of the Geneti- two million were expected to take part in marches cally Engineered Free B.C. and currently a Bowden around the globe.

The march was originally started in California by area farmer, spoke to the gathered crowed about her 17-year battle with Monsanto, a leading producer of Tami Monroe Canal, whose goal was to protect her daughters and support a sustainable food producgenetically engineered seeds.

For her, the issue is not so much about the tion system.

Reeves says it comes down to knowing what you science or genetic engineering so much as it is the process of what is being used to stabilize the are putting in your body.

One of the groups biggest campaigns is for foods genes in the seeds.

The movement’s belief is that GMOs are responsi- with GMOs to be labelled.

“I grow food and I take it seriously. I don’t want ble for a myriad of diseases and other health related issues in today’s society, as well as the collapse of to grow something that might harm somebody,” she said. bee colonies.

“I was so sick at one point that I had to change None of the healgth related issues has been proven, however, the group contends their lack of access everything I ate, even though I ate my own food I to testing the GMO seeds is keeping them from get- still bought stuff in stores, and I really had to become educated on that and bring my immune systing that proof.

“This battle was really tough for the first 10 years tem back.

“It was a wake-up call for me.” ... but everything has momentum to it and we’re getjaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com ting close to a tipping point where it’s starting to

BY JOSH ALDRICH ADVOCATE STAFF

‘IT’S JUST EDUCATION, EVERYONE HAS TO LEARN A FEW THINGS ABOUT GMOS AND LEARN WHAT’S HAPPENING TO THE BEES ... THERE’S A LOT OF THINGS THAT WE HAVE TO FOCUS ON WITH GENETICALLY ENGINEERED PRODUCTS’

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BY ADVOCATE STAFF By the end of the year, Albertans will be able to create their own personal online health record through MyHealth.Alberta.ca.

Launched in 2011, MyHealth.Alberta.ca is a provincial government initiative in partnership with Alberta Health Services to provide the public with health information and health management tools.

Alberta Health spokesperson Timothy Wilson said personal health records will allow people to keep track and update their basic health information like weight, allergies and health conditions.

The system will also connect to the

Pharmaceutical Information Network so people can see a list of their prescriptions.

“This is the individual’s information. It’s their account. They control it. It will be up to them if they want to share it with their health care providers,” Wilson said.

Alberta already has an electronic health record system, Alberta Netcare, that allows health professionals to share and access patient information.

He said personal health records will be password protected by the individual as well as by the province according to industry standards and will subject to all the privacy legislation the government is beholden to as custodians of information.

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Transit funds drive change What makes a city great? Among other things, great cities welcome ethnic diversity, support and foster the arts, have access to venture capital to spur entrepreneurship and innovation and benefit from healthy environments that provide clean air and water.

New York City is a driver of global finance and a hotbed of arts and culture. It’s also known for green spaces, DAVID like Central SUZUKI Park and the award-winning High Line.

San Francisco is celebrated for its narrow streets, compact lots and historic buildings.

These contribute to the city’s old-world charm, but they’re also the building blocks of a more sustainable, pedestrian-friendly urban form that reduces the need for cars.

The world’s leading cities also owe their success to government investments in transit systems that move residents safely and affordably using a

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range of solutions, from light rail and subways to bus rapid transit networks.

The latter include state-of-the-art fast vehicles that run in lanes separated from traffic. The City of Markham, north of Toronto, is building an impressive BRT network with rapid transit corridors for a fleet of modern and comfortable fast buses.

Transit-oriented cities have better air quality with lower greenhouse gas emissions and benefit from reduced traffic congestion with shorter commuting times. Evidence even shows people in cities with a range of transportation options, like Vancouver, are less sedentary, get more exercise and are happier and healthier as a result.

There’s growing recognition that prioritizing transit is crucial to moving a region forward. Since the 1970s, Curitiba, Brazil, a city of 1.9 million, has invested billions in its bus rapid transit network. There, public transportation is fully integrated into planning decisions. High-density hubs with shopping centres and office buildings are located within walking distance of transit stations and commuters have access to a fleet of more than 2,000 modern, low-emission buses, servicing 390 routes that crisscross the city and connect it to surrounding communities. Eighty-five per cent of Curitiba’s residents use the BRT system, which

has reduced car trips by a whopping 27 million a year.

But you don’t have to travel far to see how transit investments can improve residents’ lives. In his book, Arrival City, Globe and Mail columnist Doug Saunders argues that easy access to transit, among other factors, is one reason Toronto’s Thorncliffe Park has avoided many social problems that plague similar inner-city neighbourhoods. Though most are recent immigrants, half speak a first language other than English and many are poor, Thorncliffe Park residents integrate well into Canadian society, and many enter the urban middle-class within a generation. Saunders believes this is in part because the neighbourhood is well connected to Toronto’s downtown, with bus and subway routes, and easy access to schools, employment and other opportunities. Transit facilitates social and economic links to the core of the city and helps residents overcome the physical isolation that plagues many communities.

Politicians are starting to recognize transit’s importance to the economic, social and environmental health of Canadian cities. It’s even become a major issue in the Ontario election. Premier Kathleen Wynne committed $29 billion over 10 years in the recent budget to expand transit networks in the Greater

Toronto and Hamilton Area and other regions of the province, but the budget failed to pass. Other parties have committed to funding improved transit if they’re elected, but all of them need to step up with concrete details and credible plans to ensure dedicated and sustained funding.

More problematic is the reluctance of the major parties in Ontario to consider new revenue tools, such as modest increases in the gas tax or regional sales tax. Polls show most residents support increases in taxes and fees to improve transit, and two expert panels studying the issue have recommended fiscal solutions such as these.

Transit investments are a catalyst for change. They reduce barriers that strangle economic productivity and improve the well-being of commuters who would otherwise be stalled in gridlock.

It’s time to put people ahead of politics and support dedicated transportation investments in Ontario and other provinces. Doing so will transform the way our communities move and generate numerous other benefits. Effective transit and transportation solutions can spur economic productivity, protect the environment and improve quality of life. It’s time to get moving.

Scientist, author and broadcaster Suzuki wrote this column with Faisal Moola.

Learn more at www.davidsuzuki.org.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Don’t copy U.S. medical system Re: The effect of wait times on mortality in Canada, a study by the Fraser Institute The Fraser Institute is using scare tactics again to promote private health care in Canada. Well, if private health care is such a wonderful thing, why is America’s system of private health care such a dismal failure?

Depending on which figures a person might choose to use, between 200,000 and 400,000 people die in American hospitals every year due to poor medical practices (misuse of drugs; poor sanitation; poor surgeries, etc.).

America’s health-care system is a $2 trillion cottage industry that benefits doctors, medical insurance companies, hospitals/clinics, pharmaceutical companies, and the lawyers who try to protect from thousands of lawsuits every year brought on by consumers who are paying twice as much for health care compared to Canada, most western European nations, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.

Over 60 per cent of all bankruptcies in America are attributed to medical costs. Besides the inefficiencies and incompetence of the medical profession in America, fraud is endemic there as well, and Florida tops the nation for medical fraud.

I would suggest Canadians read the book The Healing of America by T.R. Reid. If anyone has any doubts about his data/information, I would also suggest further studies on this subject produced by the Commonwealth Fund, the Harvard School of Medicine, the World Health Organization, FactCheck.org, and the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Council’s fiscal priorities confused How fitting it is that city council gets yet another raise while simultaneously raising our taxes.

Even in years of severe economic downturn like the 2008-2009 oilpatch crash and financial crisis, they continued to raise taxes, not missing a beat in overspending, despite the fact that many, many people went up to a year without employment.

Things are just now getting on their feet and council continues like the taxpayers of this city have bottomless wallets.

Even as our city faces a debt burden of roughly $ 240 million, they are trying to push through a $90-million Olympic-sized swimming pool that will almost certainly run into cost overruns.

City councils in the past have quite a history of large capital legacy projects and it seems like each council is trying to outdo the last one so they can claim bragging rights to say “I built that.”

They have recently listed figures of how many less swimmers per lane the cities of Medicine Hat and Lethbridge have in their city pools, compared to Red Deer, in an attempt to justify that another $90-million expenditure is necessary to the well-being of the city.

I would also like to suggest one other thing those cities have that we don’t and that is adequate roadways for their populations, both having 22 per cent less vehicles per roadway lane than Red Deer.

Our city has nearly doubled in size in the last 24 years and we have done next to nothing to expand our city streets to accommodate that growth. The one and only thing we have really done is the addition of Taylor Drive after the railway tracks were removed from the heart of the city.

We had a spectacular opportunity about two years ago when they stripped 32nd Street down to bare gravel and rebuilt it from the dirt up, to expand it by adding extra lanes, but we didn’t. We simply rebuilt

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it into exactly what it was before.

So at some point they will have to re-do something that could and should have been done then, so in effect wasting yet more taxpayer dollars.

Wasting over a million dollars on bike lanes and shrinking double lane streets down to single lane streets and then putting them back again is another prime example of the lack of foresight and planning that goes on year after year while they continue to raise our taxes to pay for it.

If the current city council wants to leave behind yet another big-dollar legacy that they can gaze at with pride in coming years, I suggest that they make it the removal of our city’s debt.

Let’s pay off our bills first before we start spending hundreds of millions more on yet another highprofile project.

Duke Hanson Red Deer

Tip wait staff for better service The no-tip plan referred to in a recent article has a drawback that we experienced in New Zealand years ago when visiting our son.

When I expressed surprise at the no-tip policy, my son said the Canadian model was better as service was poor, as there is little incentive for the serving staff.

So I observed to get my own sense and found the service hit and miss, more miss. My son countered that the times service was improved was we were being taken as U.S. visitors and they always tip good and servers accepted the tip readily.

As for serving staff obligated to share anticipated tips with other employees, that is a model that should be punted. It is a direct result of an employer who is not compensating the bartenders/cooks appropriately.

To place their compensation on the backs of the

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Emergency treatment lacking Recently, I suffered a medical emergency near Rocky Mountain House and was taken to the hospital there. The doctors arranged for me to be transferred to Red Deer by ambulance.

We arrived there, never spoke to a doctor personally, but did hear a doctor raking the EMTs over the coals ... and not very nicely!

These young men were doing their job, and very well, I might add.

Although I understand emergency can get pretty busy, I don’t believe there is any excuse for that behaviour from a professional.

Long story short, I was taken back to Rocky never even having spoken to a Red Deer doc, was supposed to have had a test the next morning, but the paperwork was conveniently lost.

In my opinion, that’s a very shoddy way to run an emergency, considering that the outlying areas rely on that.

I must take the opportunity to thank the EMTs and the ambulance driver, all out of Caroline, as well as the doctors in Rocky for their assistance and caring.

Julie Zwarich Armstrong, B.C.

Like father, like son? No Re: The Trudeaus, father and son (Pierre and Justin): With Pops, it didn’t matter whether you liked what he said, you knew he was intelligent.

With Junior? Pandering, yes. Intelligent? Eh, not so much.

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BRIEF Trudeau says Liberal culture has changed

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Tourists walk on the Athabasca Glacier part of the Columbia Icefields in Jasper National Park, on May 7.

Athabasca glacier melting at astonishing rate

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS COLUMBIA ICEFIELDS — What’s believed to be the most-visited glacier in North America is losing more than five metres of ice every year and is in danger of completely disappearing within a generation, says a Parks Canada manager.

The Athabasca Glacier is the largest of six ice sheets that form part of the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park. It is a popular destination for tourists from around the world who climb aboard huge snow coaches to get an up-close look.

While it receives about seven metres of snowfall annually, the glacier has been slowly shrinking for about 150 years.

“It’s astonishing,” John Wilmshurst, Jasper National Park’s resource conservation manager, said in an interview with The Canadian Press.

“Every year we drive stakes five metres deep into the glacier in the fall. We have to return and re-drill them in mid-summer because a lot of those stakes on the Athabasca Glacier, the one that a lot of people go visit, will be lying flat on the ice at that time.

“We’re losing at least five metres a year on the surface of that glacier.”

The passage of time is clearly visible at the ice sheet’s base. Markers dating back as early as 1890 show the toe of the Athabasca Glacier has retreated 1.5 kilometres, leaving a moonscape of gravel and rock behind.

“We’re doing our measurement close to the toe of the glacier and the amount of growth each year is dwarfed by the amount it recedes,” said Wilmshurst.

Bob Sandford, chairman of the Canadian Partnership Initiative of the UN Water for Life Decade, said it’s “mind boggling” because not only is the glacier receding — it’s also becoming shallower.

“I first wrote a tourist book on the Columbia Icefields in 1994 and it was generally held that it was somewhere around 325 square kilometres. That icefield now is calculated to be about 220 square kilometres,” he said.

“Even though this year we will have had a fairly substantial snow year, what we’re finding is that, even with substantial snow years, the summers are warm enough and the fall is prolonged enough that all of that snow goes and we’re still losing five metres,” Sandford said.

“That gives you an indication of how rapidly things are changing.”

A recent American state-of-the-union report has singled out the rapid melt of glaciers in British Columbia and Alaska as a major climate change issue saying they are “shrinking substantially.”

The U.S. National Climate Assessment said the trend is expected to continue and has implications for hydro-power production, ocean circulation patterns, fisheries and a global rise in sea levels.

The report said glaciers in the region are losing 20 to 30 per cent as much as what is melting annually from the Greenland Ice Sheet, which has received far more worldwide attention.

Wilmshurst said it’s estimated that the Athabasca Glacier is about 300 metres deep, but it is slowly disappearing.

Water from the Columbia Icefields flow into the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic oceans and the landscape will be much different if it is eventually gone.

“It is hard to know in the long term what climate cycles mean to people. It does mean we should be preparing for drier conditions in the future. I think long term it’s not good news at all,” he said.

“Absolutely the glacier will be gone. Not within my lifetime, probably, but maybe within my children’s lifetime.”

Researchers examine hitchhiking along B.C.’s so-called Highway of Tears

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proached Holler and her colleagues about the possibility of studying hitchhiking, and they officially launched the project in September 2012.

Holler and her fellow researchers developed an online survey to ask hitchhikers about themselves and their experiences, while the RCMP has directed its traffic officers in the north to stop and gather information from hitchhikers they come across.

At the same time, several commercial courier companies installed GPS devices in their trucks to allow drivers to indicate where they see hitchhikers with the press of a button.

Holler said the project has recorded a diverse group of hitchhikers that range in age from their mid-teens to their 70s. Some say they hitchhike out of necessity, while others say they actually prefer it as a way to get around.

Aboriginals appear to be overrepresented, said Holler, likely because many First Nations people live in remote communities and may not have the resources to afford a car.

The one thing the hitchhikers have in common is that they continue to take rides despite the repeated warnings about the dangers of hitchhiking — a message echoed on a series of billboards along Highway 16. The Mounties have shifted their messaging to reflect that inevitability.

While the force still discourages hitchhiking, it also launched a poster campaign last year with safety tips, such as ensuring hitchhikers tell someone where they are going and when they expect to arrive.

Hitchhiking season is well underway in northern British Columbia, and that means Prof. Jacqueline Holler regularly drives by people hoping for a lift along Highway 16, not far from her home in the Prince George area.

For some people living in the region, where a grim history of missing and murdered women has earned Highway 16 the nickname the Highway of Tears, thumbing rides is a fact of life.

“Some are travelling, some are going tree planting, some are just coming into Prince George to do some shopping,” says Holler, who teaches gender studies at the University of Northern British Columbia. “I don’t see that changing, especially with diminishing transportation options in the north.”

Holler is currently working with the RCMP to study hitchhiking in northern B.C. When they’re finished, she hopes to better understand what leads people to choose hitchhiking and what governments can do to make them safer — either by offering safe, affordable transportation options or putting in measures to make hitchhiking itself less dangerous.

At least 18 women and girls, many of them aboriginal, have been murdered or disappeared along Highway 16 and the adjacent Highways 5 and 97 since 1969.

Many of them were believed to be hitchhiking when they were last seen alive, and some of the recommendations for the Highway of Tears have focused on the dangers associated with hitchhiking and a lack of transportation linking remote communities and First Nations reserves.

“Hitchhiking takes on a particular importance in the Highway of Tears discussion because there Are your dentures loose, are serious transportacracked or worn? tion needs that aren’t being met in the north,” call us today and get said Holler, who stressed that not all Highway of your smile back Tears victims were hitchhikers.

“The easy solution is to say, ’Don’t ever hitchhike, and you’re much less likely to become a victim,’ but it’s just not that simple. For many people, hitchhiking is an absolute necessity.”

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Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau says the party’s drop in support in the last 10 years or so can be put down to too much navel-gazing.

Trudeau said Saturday the Liberals were more concerned during that time with their own fate rather than that of Canadians.

He said that attitude illustrates why the party went from 172 seats in 2000 to its current 35-member caucus. ”The biggest problem was that we...started thinking more about ourselves than we did about Canadians,” Trudeau said at a meeting of the party’s Quebec wing in Victoriaville, Que. He told reporters he believes he has changed that culture since becoming leader in April 2013. ”Despite all the media, the social media, the advertising, it’s the work on the ground and the human contact that count,” he said.

The Liberals have only eight of the 75 seats in Quebec and Trudeau acknowledged they have bridges to rebuild in the province. ”Not only will Quebecers be present in my government, they will be listened to. ”It won’t just be a prime minister from Quebec but there will be ministers from Quebec in strong positions.”

Remaining residents evacuate town threatened by fire All remaining residents of a northern Saskatchewan aboriginal community have left after a bush fire threatened the only access road.

Some people had already left Stanley Mission due to thick smoke from the fire, which has blanketed the community for several days.

On Saturday, the Lac La Ronge band decided that around 1,300 residents who remained also needed to leave.

A wind shift was the reason for the decision.

Evacuees are now staying in La Ronge, Prince Albert and Saskatoon.

The fire is about 10 kilometres from Stanley Mission and isn’t near homes, but power lines into the community are threatened.

In addition to using their own cars, residents were being bused out of the community until 2 a.m. Sunday morning.

Additional aircraft have been flown in from Ontario to help Saskatchewan’s own planes fight the blaze.

A small group of residents will stay in the community to provide home security and care for any pets that had to be left behind.

Court orders government to review soldier’s housing case HALIFAX — A Canadian soldier has won his court bid to get Ottawa to review a decision regarding the sale of his home after the military forced him to move from Alberta in 2010.

Maj. Marcus Brauer is seeking to cover the $88,000 he lost on the sale and asked the Federal Court in Halifax to order the federal government to review its decision to grant him only $15,000 in compensation.

In a written decision issued Friday, and forwarded to the Canadian Press by Brauer, Judge Richard Mosley quashed the Treasury Board Secretariat’s July 17, 2012 decision and sent the case back to the board for review. He also awarded Brauer his legal costs.

“I find that the TBS decision was unreasonable in the sense that it was not justified and was outside the range of acceptable outcomes defensible in light of the facts and the law,” wrote Mosley.

In a court hearing held last month Brauer’s lawyer Daniel Wallace argued his client’s losses should have been covered because there is a policy offering financial protection for military members forced to move from depressed housing markets.

Wallace argued that housing prices in Bon Accord, Alta., dropped 23 per cent during the three years his client lived there, which is three percentage points above the 20 per cent threshold for a depressed market in the military’s policy.

Brauer paid $405,000 in 2007 for the home in Bon Accord while working at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton.

He sold it three years later for $317,000 following what he says was a crash in the local market because of a failure of several industrial projects.

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Exit poll suggests billionaire elected Ukraine president

by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KIEV, Ukraine — Exit polls suggested candy tycoon Petro Poroshenko was elected president Sunday in the first round of balloting in the bitterly divided country, and he vowed “to bring peace to the Ukrainian land.”

The billionaire who supports strong ties with Europe but also wants to mend relations with Russia claimed victory after a vote that took place amid weeks of fighting in eastern Ukraine where pro-Moscow separatists have seized government buildings and battled government troops.

The rebels had vowed to block the ballot in the east, and less than 20 per cent of the polling stations were open there after gunmen intimidated locals by smashing ballot boxes, shutting down polling centres and issuing threats.

But nationwide, about 60 per cent of 35.5 million eligible voters turned out, the central elections commission said, and long lines snaked around polling stations in the capital of Kyiv.

The exit polls, conducted by three respected Ukrainian survey agencies, found the 48-year-old Poroshenko getting 55.9 per cent of the vote in the field of 21 candidates. A distant second was former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko with 12.9 per cent, the poll showed. Full results are expected Monday, but if that margin holds, Poroshenko would avoid a runoff election next month with the second-place finisher.

Viewing the exit polls as definitive evidence of victory, Poroshenko said

his first steps as president would be to visit the Donbass eastern industrial region, home to Ukraine’s coal mines — and “put an end to war, chaos, crime, and bring peace to the Ukrainian land.”

He also promised a dialogue with residents of eastern Ukraine and said he was ready to extend amnesty to those who did not commit any crimes.

“For those people who don’t take (up) weapons, we are always ready for negotiations to guarantee them security, to guarantee them defending of their rights, including speaking the language they want,” he said in English.

The election, which came three months after pro-Moscow President Viktor Yanukovych was chased from office by crowds following months of street protests and allegations of corruption, was seen as a critical step toward resolving Ukraine’s protracted crisis.

Since his ouster, Russia has annexed the Crimea in southern Ukraine, the eastern regions of Luhansk and Donetsk have declared their independence from Kyiv, and the interim Ukrainian government has launched an offensive in the east to quash an uprising that has left dozens dead.

Poroshenko ducked the question whether he was prepared to work with Russian President Vladimir Putin but said Kyiv would like to negotiate a new security treaty with Moscow.

Putin has promised to “respect the choice of the Ukrainian people” and said he would work with the winner, in an apparent bid to ease Russia’s worst crisis with the West since the

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Orthodox monks receive their ballots during voting in a presidential election at polling station in the village of Fiyna in the Lviv region of western Ukraine, Sunday.

Cold War and avoid a new round of Western sanctions.

The interim Kyiv government and the West have accused Russia of backing the separatist uprising. Moscow has denied the accusations.

President Barack Obama praised Ukrainians for participating in the voting “despite provocations and violence” — especially those who cast ballots in the east. Obama said the U.S. was eager to work with the next president, supports Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and rejects Russia’s “occupation and attempted annexation of Crimea.”

U.S. House Foreign Affairs Chairman Ed Royce, R-Calif., called the election “a clear victory for Ukrainian democracy and a big setback to Vladimir Putin’s efforts to divide the country.”

Tymoshenko, the blond-braided, divisive heroine of the 2004 Orange Revolution, praised the courage of the voters.

“I would like to congratulate Ukraine with the fact that despite the current aggression by the Kremlin and the desire to break this voting, the election happened and was democratic and fair,” said Tymoshenko, who spent 2 1/2 years in prison on abuse of office charges. “I think this is the evidence of the strength of our nation.”

Unlike many other Ukrainian billionaires, Poroshenko did not make his fortune in murky post-Soviet privatizations but instead built his chocolate empire brick by brick. His Willy Wonka-like chocolate stores and candies are on sale in every kiosk across the country, helping lead to the perception that he is the “good tycoon.”

Gunman in deadly California Far right, Euroskeptics make sweeping gains in European rampage obsessed with Parliament election exacting ‘retribution’

by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Belgium launches manhunt for lone suspect in Jewish Museum attack

by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BRUSSELS, Belgium — Belgium launched a nationwide hunt Sunday for a lone gunman who walked into the Jewish Museum, unpacked a Kalashnikov rifle, killed at least three people with a short burst of fire, packed up and briskly walked away.

BRUSSELS, Belgium — The far right and Euroskeptics made sweeping gains in European Parliament elections Sunday, according to exit polls, signalling a major political shift toward parties that want to slash the powers of the European Union or abolish it altogether.

Polls in recent days had predicted that Euroskeptics could snag as many as a third of the seats in the EU’s 751-seat legislature in the vote ending Sunday.

One of the most significant winners appeared to be France’s far-right National Front. Two polling companies said the party, led by Marine Le Pen, was the outright winner in France with one-quarter of the popular vote.

“The sovereign people have spoken ... acclaiming they want to take back the reins of their destiny,” Le Pen said in a statement. She called the results “the first step in a long march to liberty.”

Voters in 21 of the European Union’s 28 nations voted Sunday. The other seven countries had already voted in a sprawling exercise of democracy that began Thursday in Britain and the Netherlands. The results — official returns were expected later Sunday and into Monday — will help determine the bloc’s future leaders and course. They could herald changes in EU policy in areas ranging from border control and immigration to a new trade and investment agreement being negotiated with

Saturday’s attack led Belgian officials to immediately raise anti-terror measures and increase the protection for Jewish sites for what was widely seen as an anti-Semitic attack. It happened on the eve of Belgium’s nationwide election and as voters across the continent picked a new European Parliament.

Video of the attack showed an athletic man with cap walking determinedly into the small Jewish Museum in the swank Sablon area, clearly bent on quickly carrying out a pre-planned attack. The whole assault took a minute at most.

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GOLETA, Calif. — Elliot Rodger pounded on the sorority house front door while, inside, the young women he yearned to slaughter were preparing for another Friday night.

The awkward 22-year-old was obsessed with exacting “retribution” for what he experienced as a lifetime of social and sexual isolation, and had planned meticulously to target as many people as possible, authorities say. But here again, he was denied access to those he felt should worship him.

So when no one answered after several minutes, Rodger improvised.

Walking around the corner, authorities say, he found a group of students and opened fire, then took off in his black BMW through the streets of a college beach town buzzing with end-ofschool-year energy. Within 10 minutes, the rampage was over and Rodger was dead, apparently after shooting himself.

As authorities reconstructed the events, they would conclude that Rodger had stabbed three victims in his apartment, shot and killed three others at random, and injured 13 more either with gunshots or a car that he used as a battering ram against bicyclists and skateboarders.

The mayhem unfolded within just one square mile near the University of California, Santa Barbara campus, but included 12 crime scenes.

The killings began with the stabbings in the apartment that Rodger rented, inside a two-story courtyard building fronted by palm trees. Au-

thorities have released few details, other than that all the victims were male and killed Friday.

Rodger then drove five blocks to the Alpha Phi sorority house, authorities say.

In rambling writings he titled “My Twisted World,” Rodger detailed his plan to kill his roommates and then invade the sorority, which he concluded symbolized the world that tortured him — beautiful women who would have spurned him in favour of the “obnoxious slobs” whom he also despised.

“I will sneak into their house at around 9:00 p.m. on the Day of Retribution, just before all the partying starts, and slaughter every single one of them,” Rodger wrote. He knew the stucco house, with its neatly trimmed lawn and hedges, well: “I’ve sat outside it in my car to stalk them many times.”

The double front door is heavy wood, with glass etchings of the sorority’s shield and an electronic keypad to get in. Several women heard Rodger’s “aggressive knocking,” Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown said. “Fortunately, no one opened.”

Moments later came the first 911 call.

It was 9:27 p.m., and Rodger had left the door and within 20 paces encountered a group that included Veronika Weiss and Katherine Cooper. He shot and killed the two UCSB students, and wounded a third.

All three were from the Delta Delta Delta sorority. The outgoing Cooper was preparing to graduate with a degree in art history; Weiss was a firstyear student who had played water polo in high school.

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the United States.

Despite the Euroskeptic gains, established pro-EU parties were forecast to remain the biggest groups in the Parliament. The conservative caucus, known as EPP, was forecast to win 211 seats, down from 274, but enough to remain the biggest group.

The National Front was not the only party benefiting from widespread disillusionment with the EU. Unofficial exit polls reported a surge in support for Britain’s anti-EU UKIP party.

Pollsters said the far-right Danish People’s Party was also on target to become Denmark’s biggest party with 23 per cent of the vote, and a year-old party in Germany that wants that country to stop using the euro single currency reportedly won 6.7 per cent of the vote.

In the Netherlands, however, the right-wing Euroskeptic Party for Freedom surprisingly dropped from second to fourth place, pollsters reported.

Despite the gains, unity may be hard to find in the fractured Euroskeptic camp.

Le Pen has said she will work in the European Parliament with the Dutch Party for Freedom, but UKIP leader Nigel Farage has ruled out co-operating with both those parties, which have stridently anti-immigrant platforms.

“We won’t work with right-wing populists,” Alternative for Germany’s leader Bernd Lucke also said after the vote, insisting his party was generally in favour of the European Union despite its rejection of the common currency.

LOCAL HOME

FRONT RED DEER COUNTY SEEKING PROPERTIES TO SHOWCASE FOR RURAL BEAUTIFICATION TOUR Red Deer County is seeking nominations to showcase its amazing properties as part of its 2014 Rural Beautification Tour.

Property nominations or applications are requested for Division 1, which includes the area east of Red Deer, surrounding Delburne, Elnora and Pine Lake. The four property showcase categories are working farm, small acreage, agriculture business/tourism, and small farm/large acreage. The deadline for nominations and applications is June 13. For more information, contact Sylvia at Red Deer County at 430-350-2150.

DANISH CANADIAN MUSEUM TO HOST MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL AT DICKSON

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Dig starts for lost fort FIFTH FORT AT ROCKY BELIEVED USED BY THE HUDSON’S BAY CO.

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF Parks Canada archaeologists are digging at the Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site in hopes of finding the fifth fort, which was used by the Hudson’s Bay Co. Last year, scans conducted by magnetometry and ground-penetrating radar revealed two areas of interest where buildings may have been located.

Brad Himour, a Parks Canada terrestrial archaeologist, said the scans found several anomalies they want to check out.

“We’ll do some testing and find out exactly what they are and figure out how to best protect them.”

Magnetometry picks up metal that may have been a part of the fifth fort, specifically nails used in the wooden foundation or other artifacts.

The radar provided an overview of where soils were intact and where soil would have been interrupted for the building of a foundation.

“Right now there is soil above most of the remains from the fur trade era,” said Himour.

“Part of that area was cultivated at one time, so there is about 20 cm of soil on top of the site.

“Other portions of the site are completely intact and they have remains on the surface.”

This year’s testing involves setting up one-metre-by-one-metre excavation units and digging slowly, about five to 10 cm lay-

ers, screening all the material that comes chaeology program, which allows students, up. community members and the general pub“We have two targeted areas from there lic a chance to help in the dig, starting in that look like they could be structural fea- August. tures,” said Himour.

“We hope to have found some good fea“Those will probably be the first two tures that we can invite the public to dig places we test. with us in August,” said Himour.

“One looks like it may be the corner loWhile the belief is what they have found cation of where two walls may have met, it’s through scans is the fifth fort, Himour said hard to say until we do the testing.” it could also be homesteads.

For some time, it has been thought that a “We’d really like to find out if that fifth fifth fort exfur trade isted. post is still T h e in place floods of along the 2013 eroded edge of the river the river,” bank near said Hithe historic mour. site, expeAs part diting the of the dig, quest to find there will — BRAD HIMOUR, A PARKS CANADA a l s o b e it. The fifth TERRESTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGIST work done fort site has never been to secure located. the river Himour said it was called the “tempo- bank and prevent further erosion from negrary fort” and was operational from 1864 to atively impacting the historic site.

1868 while they were building a more perThe National Historic Site is located six manent site. km west of Rocky Mountain House on Hwy Located close to the river, there was con- 11A. cern that earlier erosion had damaged the Anyone interested in working hands-on site. on an archaeology dig can get more inforThe first testing of the sites that could mation by visiting the Parks Canada webcontain historic ruins starts in June with site at www.pc.gc.ca or by contacting the three or four Parks Canada staff doing the site manager, Greg Joyce, at greg.joyce@ testing. pc.gc.ca.

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‘WE HAVE TWO TARGETED AREAS FROM THERE THAT LOOK LIKE THEY COULD BE STRUCTURAL FEATURES. THOSE WILL PROBABLY BE THE FIRST TWO PLACES WE TEST.’

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Getting rid of things you don’t need any more

The Danish Canadian National Museum is hosting a multicultural festival on June 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be display tables, ethnic performances on stage, face painting and scavenger hunts open to the public. Come on out and enjoy the different cultures, museums and societies from around Central Alberta. The museum is located in Dickson, south of Spruce View on Hwy 31.

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL MARKING 10 YEARS St. Francis of Assisi Middle School will be spending all day Thursday celebrating 10 years of operation.

Throughout the day, they have games and activities planned for the students and they will continue to celebrate into the evening with an event geared towards former faculty and students, but open to the public, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP with vice principal Chris Andrew at chris. andrew@rdcrs.ca or by phone at 403-314-1449.

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SHALOM CENTRE HOSTS WORKSHOP FOR ALL

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Karen Hartigan with her husband Lawrence, who is a patient at the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury in Ponoka.

Growing Alzheimer’s group keeps sharing experiences PLANS INVESTORS GROUP MEMORY WALK

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF At first, Karen Hartigan suspected her husband Lawrence’s mood swings, memory loss and depression were related to his medication.

At the time, he was taking drugs for high blood pressure, high cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes.

But changes to his drugs didn’t work, and as he became more aggressive and his depression grew to include comments about suicide, he was finally diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease in 2011 at the age of 63.

“For him, it was very fast. Some people seem to plateau and stay at a level for a long time,” said Karen Hartigan, 64, of Innisfail.

And there was no history of Alzheimer’s in his family.

Hartigan said she learned from the specialist who diagnosed her husband that the combination of having high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, even if it’s controlled by medicine, will likely lead to some form of dementia.

“Although Lawrence worked — he was a workaholic — he never exercised. Stay healthy and get your exercise,” Hartigan warned.

Shortly after his diagnosis, Hartigan found out that the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories had an office in Red Deer.

She said their support group for spouses of Alzheimer patients really helped her by sharing their knowledge.

“By hearing the other people tell their stories, you know what is more or less coming next, what to look for.

There is so much that can happen, you don’t realize.”

Now Hartigan is passing on her experiences to newer members of the group that has about 30 members.

Janice Fogarty, community relations manager at the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories Red Deer and Central Alberta office, said attendance at the monthly meetings has grown from about a dozen two years ago.

Now the chapter is looking to move into a larger space to accommodate the growing interest.

“We are limited by what we can offer right now because of the space we’re in,” Fogarty said.

A support group for adult children of Alzheimer’s patients that started about a year ago now has 10 regular members.

The chapter would also like to provide programming for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s.

“Last year for our First Link program, we had 85 new referrals. Those are people recently given diagnosis of a dementia.”

On June 21, the Investors Group Memory Walk will be held at Sunnybrook Farm Museum.

The money raised will support Alzheimer’s programs and services offered in Red Deer and Central Alberta.

Registration starts at 4 p.m. with the walk beginning at 5. To register, go to www.alzheimer.ab.ca or call 403-3420448.

This year, the Red Deer and Central Alberta chapter wants to raise $40,000.

In 2013, a total of $36,200 was raised. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

People are accumulators of stuff. Eventually, however, there comes a time in almost everyone’s life when they need to get rid of this stuff as they move into smaller accommodations.

For some, this is easier said than done.

On Saturday, the Shalom Counselling Centre hosted a downsizing workshop at the Golden Circle in Red Deer, to help people of all ages to prepare for this inevitable event.

The workshop was the first of its kind put on by Shalom, and worked both the practical and the emotional side of the equation.

But one of the overriding messages delivered was one about prevention.

“Sooner or later we have to face our own stuff and have to face who we are now as opposed to 20 or 30 years ago,” said Lyn Lamers, the centre’s education coordinator.

“The things we own around us should reflect who we are now, are either functional or we really love.

We stop our growth, we stop our energy levels when we plug our worlds with things that don’t pertain to us now.”

The number of participants were small, with 12 people taking part, but the feedback Lamers and Lynne Ring, owner of the Organizing Guru, received was more than enough for them to look forward to hosting future workshops and building off of what they started.

This time, the crowd was made up of Baby Boomers, some looking at downsizing themselves or in the position of helping their parents down size to smaller apartments or into assisted living facilities.

The workshop included a large group discussion on different topics and then broke down into smaller groups.

The mental side of downsizing is often the biggest hurdle to get over.

People become attached to their stuff, not necessarily because of dollar values placed on objects, but because of the sentimental value associated with them, said Lamers.

“There’s a lot of introspection involved in this sort of a process, and some are able to do this and some are not,” said Lamers.

“The emotional component is what takes time and it must be sorted out before you open the first box.”

The practical side of it comes down to how to organize possessions and how best to get rid of them when the time comes.

It is a considerable challenge to go from a fullyfurnished three bedroom home that you’ve lived in for three decades down to a one bedroom apartment or assisted living facility.

Then, there are all the big ticket items like cars, cabins, trailers, boats, quads and everything else.

“When you’re getting older, you find out what really is essential and what isn’t,” said Lamers. “Our values change at different times of our lives. What was valuable to us at 30 it can tie us down at 50 or at 60 and certainly older.”

The next workshop will be talk about many of the same things they dealt with on Saturday, but they will also look to expand on it and build off of it in future. jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com

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

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RETAILERS USING MOBILE ANALYTICS TO TRACK CUSTOMER SHOPPING HABITS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Before store owner Melissa Davis started using mobile analytics, she didn’t know much about her customers shopping habits aside from how many came into her trendy sneaker shop each day, and how many of them bought a new pair of kicks.

But after signing up last September with Toronto startup Physicalytics, Davis can now tell you the number of people who walk past her Ugly Dukling store at 3 p.m. on a Tuesday, how long the average customer lingers at the window display, and how many times they’ve shopped there.

Using wireless Internet and Bluetooth technology linked to consumers’ smartphones, retailers can now track shopping patterns the same way online retailers have done for years.

The data has helped Davis make key decisions on staffing schedules, what shoe lines to carry and how

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to make the most of her store displays.

“I realized what colours and styles that people liked more, what made them gravitate to come into the store more,” said Davis, whose downtown Toronto shop specializes in basketball shoes and streetwear clothing.

Analytics — finding patterns in recorded data — has long been a major component of retailing and, with the advent of online shopping, it’s an area where e-commerce has always had a leg up on traditional brick-and-mortar stores.

An e-tailer can tell how many times a customer has visited its website, what items they browsed and recommend products based on demographics.

Now, owners of traditional stores can have a glimpse into the same type of data.

“Generally, before this, the inside of the store was a complete black hole,” said Alexei Agratchev, chief executive at RetailNext in San Jose, Calif. “Once you start shining the light there, you can improve and see

pretty dramatic results.”

The Silicon Valley tech start-up uses algorithms to interpret data taken from surveillance video cameras and smartphone trackers installed inside some of North America’s biggest retailers.

The video cameras and Wi-Fi trackers can tell store owners important details, like how long a customer spends looking at a specific pair of jeans, whether they take them to the change room and if they end up buying them.

Wi-Fi trackers, which can be set up on store shelves, gather data by automatically activating and reading anonymous identifiers in customer’s smartphones.

Beyond the identifier, which is a long list of numbers unique to every iPhone, Android, or BlackBerry, retailers do not receive any other personal information about the phone owner.

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Traders still watching banks EARNINGS OF INTEREST AFTER RBC/TD BREEZE PAST EXPECTATIONS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — The Toronto stock market could benefit from further lift in the financial sector this week as traders anticipate another positive run of earnings from the big banks.

The TSX ran ahead 1.33 per cent last week after two losing weeks, lifted by a gain of about 1.2 per cent in the financial sector after Royal Bank (TSX:RY) and TD Bank (TSX:TD) posted earnings reports that blew past analyst expectations. The other big gainer was the base metals group, up about 1.5 per cent for the week, in part due to data showing a strengthening Chinese manufacturing sector.

This week, investors will take in earnings from National Bank (TSX:NA) and Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) on Tuesday, Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) on Wednesday and CIBC (TSX:CM) on Thursday.

Investors were impressed as RBC and TD seemed to be firing on all cylinders in the latest quarter with strong contributions from major divisions and lower loan-loss provisions.

“The expectation is (the other banks) should be issuing good results as well,” said Sadiq Adatia, chief investment officer of Sun Life Globel Investment.

“If they don’t do that, then you will see some big falls in those names but indications look like they should have pretty decent results as well. You’re not going to see a disastrous environment by any means in those banks.”

At the same time, traders will be looking for the latest growth data to see if the American economy actually contracted in the first quarter.

The first revision to U.S. gross domestic product data will be released on Thursday. The initial report showed growth coming in at a paltry 0.1 per cent as severe winter weather impacted the economy. But markets are braced for a worse reading that would show the U.S. economy actually shrank in the first quarter.

“I think that’s our expectation as well,” said Peter Buchanan, senior economist at CIBC World Markets.

“We’re calling for a minus 0.3 per cent print.”

At the same time, Buchanan stressed that a contraction during the quarter would represent a temporary blip, with growth bounching back in the next quarter.

“We are looking for quite healthy growth in the second quarter, better than in Canada,” he added.

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Children take a ride on the barrel train at Sunnybrook Farm on Saturday afternoon. The farm hosted a variety of activities for the family to welcome Spring and the majority of their animals returning, including a country breakfast, cookie walk and a Vintage Car Club display.

Liquid nicotine for e-cigarettes pilfering notable brand names

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS RICHMOND, Va. — Owners of brands geared toward children of all ages are battling to keep notable names like Thin Mint, Tootsie Roll and Cinnamon Toast Crunch off the flavoured nicotine used in electronic cigarettes.

General Mills Inc., the Girl Scouts of the USA and Tootsie Roll Industries Inc. are among several companies that have sent cease-and-desist letters to makers of the liquid nicotine demanding they stop using the brands and may take further legal action if necessary. They want to make sure their brands aren’t being used to sell an addictive drug or make it appealing to children.

The actions highlight the debate about the array of flavours available for the battery-powered devices that heat a liquid nicotine solution, creating vapour that users inhale.

The Food and Drug Administration last month proposed regulating electronic cigarettes but didn’t immediately ban on fruit or candy flavours, which are barred for use in regular cigarettes because of the worry that the flavours are used to appeal to children.

It’s growing pains for the industry that reached nearly $2 billion in sales last year in the face of looming regulation.

E-cigarette users say the devices address both the addictive and behavioural aspects of smoking without the thousands of chemicals found in regular cigarettes.

There are about 1,500 e-liquid makers in the U.S. and countless others abroad selling vials of nicotine from traditional tobacco to cherry cola on the Internet and in retail stores, often featuring photos of the popular treats.

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Consider dividends for long-term returns Besides being a potential source of an income that rises over time and protection against inflation, dividends also can provide investors with good long-term total returns and favourable tax rates.

With Canada’s population aging and moving into retirement, two of the issues that are increasingly preoccupying investors are uncertainty about the direction of financial markets and the need for an income stream.

Canadian investors, therefore, are looking in increasing numbers to dividend-paying companies and dividend reinvestment programs (DRIPs) for their returns and stability as an investment.

TALBOT For one thing, dividends BOGGS are a good gauge of a company’s financial health. The biggest payers of dividends usually are banks and financial institutions.

Dividends can pay four or five per cent or more — a better return than investors often can get today from money market funds or guaranteed investment certificates.

Dividends generally provide a safety net in a weak market and keep the stock attractively valued.

According to Edward Jones, dividends — when reinvested — contributed more than 50 per cent of the

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S&P/TSA composite index’s total returns over the past 30 years.

Dividend-paying stocks outperformed non-dividend paying stocks over the last 10 years and companies that raised their dividends generally performed even better.

DRIPs allow investors to invest their cash dividends by purchasing additional shares or fractions of shares on the date the dividend is paid, without broker fees or commissions. Some companies even offer a discount on the price of their shares.

DRIPs offer investors the opportunity to reinvest their dividend payments regularly, which is particularly appealing in periods of market volatility.

“They are a great way to take advantage of dollar cost averaging (averaging out the price at which stock is purchased as its price moves up and down over time) and are a significant strategy for compounding wealth,” said Edward Jones adviser Audrey McFarlane.

DRIPs are flexible by nature. Investors can invest either small or large amounts, usually starting with as little as $100.

Companies like to offer DRIPs because they encourage a stable shareholder base that typically has a long-term investment style.

DRIP investors are less likely to sell their shares when markets go down because they end up purchasing them at lower prices.

Investors also can purchase dividend growth mutual funds. These funds give investors the option to take the distribution payouts or reinvest them.

Many Canadian investors also are purchasing

Harley Richards, Business Editor, 403-314-4337 E-mail hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

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global dividend funds to improve the diversity of their portfolios and minimize risk.

The Canadian equity market is heavily weighted to banks, financial institutions and companies in the energy and materials sectors, but is not considered to have the diversity of choice to let investors build a truly diversified portfolio.

DRIPs also have some tax advantages.

Eligible dividend income and capital gains are taxed at a more favourable rate than interest income. In other words, a dividend-paying stock of mutual fund is more tax-advantaged than a bond or GIC. Combined top federal and provincial marginal tax rates on interest income, capital gains and dividend income can vary quite a bit province by province.

In Alberta and the Yukon, for example, dividend income is taxed at a lower rate than capital gains, making dividend-paying stocks and mutual funds a wise choice.

Dividends and other income could negatively affect seniors who are receiving lots of government benefits such as the old age security.

“Every investor’s situation is unique, so you should consider consulting with a financial adviser to determine which dividend-paying investments can help you meet your long-term financial goals,” McFarlane said.

Talbot Boggs is a Toronto-based business communications professional who has worked with national news organizations, magazines and corporations in the finance, retail, manufacturing and other industrial sectors.

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RETAILNET: Technology used at 400 locations RetailNext said its mobile analytics technology is used at 400 locations in Canada, including at clothing retailer American Apparel, as well as Bloomingdale’s and Verizon Wireless in the U.S. The cost of buying the software to analyze the data can range anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars a month, depending on the depth of the information requested.

It allows stores to improve on one of the reasons people still like to shop in person: customer service.

“Today, if you compete based on your product availability and price, if that is your only differentiator, it is going to be very hard for you to stay in business as a physical retailer,” he said.

Lori Schafer, executive adviser of retail for analytics company SAS Institute, said the retail industry is currently at the “cusp of a transformative shift,” as more retailers realize the potential of mobile analytics, like low-energy Bluetooth beacons.

The beacons work by sending marketing messages and other information to shoppers’ phones when they are in a retailer’s set area.

Unlike Wi-Fi trackers, those who receive messages via beacons and Bluetooth must first “opt-in” or have downloaded a retailer’s app.

Last year, Apple introduced iBeacon with the latest update of its operating system and started testing it at some of its stores in the U.S. When customers walk into the Apple stores, the beacons send a personalized “Welcome” message to their smartphones, and then a reminder for customers to update their phone software.

Other retailers in the U.S., including the department store Macy’s, grocery giant Safeway, and clothier American Eagle Outfitters, are also using the technology to send customized discounts to customers’ phones.

Schafer said the power of marketing directly to consumers at the “point of decision” can be paramount to a retailer’s success, as customers begin to get used to the idea of receiving targeted advertisements, messages and promotions while they are shopping.

Even though the possibilities are limitless, she said retailers have been reluctant to aggressively test beacon technology due to fears of inundating the consumer with offers, or breaching their sense of privacy.

“The retailers need to know how much of the beacons they want to use and figure out whether they should crawl, walk or run (with the technology),” said Schafer, who is a director at the National Retail Federation in the U.S. and author of Branded, a book about retailers and social media.

“They don’t want to get the consumers spooked, or bombard them with a lot of incentives every time they walk down a store aisle.”

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BRAND: Conjures specific flavours in buyers’ minds Using the brand name like Thin Mint or Fireball conjures up a very specific flavour in buyers’ minds, in a way that just “mint chocolate” or “cinnamon” doesn’t.

“Using the Thin Mint name — which is synonymous with Girl Scouts and everything we do to

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In this April 23, 2014 file photo, an electronic cigarette is demonstrated in Chicago. Some makers of the liquid nicotine used in electronic cigarettes are using notable brand names like Thin Mint, Tootsie Roll and Cinnamon Toast Crunch to sell their wares. Now the owners of those trademarks are fighting back to make sure their brands aren’t being used to sell an addictive drug or being marketed to children. enrich the lives of girls — to market e-cigarettes to youth is deceitful and shameless,” Girl Scouts spokeswoman Kelly Parisi said in a statement.

The issue of illegally using well-known brands on e-cigarette products isn’t new for some.

For a couple of years, cigarette makers R.J. Reynolds Tobacco and Philip Morris USA have fought legal battles with websites selling e-cigarette liquid capitalizing on their Camel and Marlboro brand names and imagery.

The companies have since released their own ecigarettes but without using their top-selling brand names.

“It’s the age-old problem with an emerging market,” said Linc Williams, board member of the American E-liquid Manufacturing Standards Association and an executive at NicVape Inc., which produces liquid nicotine.

“As companies goes through their maturity process of going from being a wild entrepreneur to starting to establish real corporate ethics and product stewardship, it’s something that we’re going to continue to see.”

Williams said his company is renaming many of its liquids to names that won’t be associated with well-known brands.

Some companies demanded NicVape stop using brand names such as Junior Mints on their liquid nicotine.

In other cases, the company is taking proactive steps to removing imagery and names like gummy bear that could be appealing to children.

“Unfortunately it’s not going to change unless companies come in and assert their intellectual property,” he said.

And that’s what companies are starting to do more often as the industry has rocketed from thousands of users in 2006 to several million worldwide, bringing the issue to the forefront.

“We’re family oriented. A lot of kids eat our products, we have many adults also, but our big concern is we have to protect the trademark,” said Ellen Gordon, president and chief operating officer of Tootsie Roll Industries Inc. “When you have well-known trademarks, one of your responsibilities is to protect (them) because it’s been such a big investment over the years.”

GDP: Some statistics are disappointing Meanwhile, Statistics Canada releases the latest gross domestic reading for March and the first quarter on Friday.

Buchanan said his bank is calling for a 1.8 per cent annualized rise for the first quarter.

“We did have disappointing wholesale, retail sales numbers (while) manufacturing was a bit stronger than expected,” he said.

“That points to sort of a flattish print for GDP in March but even with that, given the 0.5 per cent that we had in January, 0.2 per cent in February, we still probably will see about 1.8 per cent for the quarter.”

Buchanan expects Canadian second-quarter economic growth will pick up to at least two per cent.

Traders will also take in the latest reading on the health of Canadian trade when Statistics Canada releases the current account data for the first quarter.

In the U.S., it’s a shortened week with markets closed Monday for the Memorial Day holiday.

On Tuesday, investors will consider the April reading on U.S. durable goods orders for April along with the latest data on consumer confidence and house prices.

European Central Bank planning action to boost recovery

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Right to restrict Google cheered in Brussels, but strikes out in the U.S.

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Europe’s moves to rein in Google — including a court ruling this month ordering the search giant to give people a say in what pops up when someone searches their name — may be seen in Brussels as striking a blow for the little guy.

But across the Atlantic, the idea that users should be able to edit Google search results in the name of privacy is being slammed as weird and difficult to enforce at best and a crackdown on free speech at worst.

“Americans will find their searches bowdlerized by prissy European sensibilities,” said Stewart Baker, former assistant secretary for policy at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. “We’ll be the big losers. The big winners will be French ministers who want the right to have their last mistress forgotten.”

Mountain View, California -based Google says it’s still figuring out how to comply with the European Court of Justice’s May 13 ruling, which says the company must respond to complaints about private information that turns up in searches.

Google must then decide whether the public’s right to be able to find the information outweighs an individual’s right to control it — with preference given to the individual.

The judgment applies to all search engines operating within the European Union. But in practice that means Google, given that 90 per cent of all online searches there use Google’s search engine.

“The ruling has significant implications for how we handle takedown requests,” Google spokesman Al Verney said. “This is logistically complicated, not least because of the many languages involved and the need for careful review. As soon as we have thought through exactly how this will work, which may take several weeks, we will let our users know.”

There will be serious technological challenges, said U.S. privacy attorney

David Keating in Atlanta.

“It seems aspirational, not a reality, to comply with such a standard,” he said. “The reengineering necessary to implement the right to be forgotten is significant.”

Google may partially automate the process, as it does with copyright-infringement complaints, but ultimately a human will have to decide when results should be sanitized.

Johannes Caspar, who as Hamburg’s Commissioner for Data Protection acts as Germany’s lead regulator of Google on privacy issues, confirmed the company is already working on an “online tool” to help people file complaints.

Because the court’s ruling applies only within Europe, it will mean some fragmentation of search results. That is, Europeans and Americans will see slightly different versions of the Internet. A worst-case scenario would be if Google decides it must err on the side of caution and removes links liberally in order to avoid lawsuits, critics of the ruling said.

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, who has been an outspoken critic of the ruling, summarized it for The Associated Press as a “technologically incompetent violation of human rights.”

He said it amounts to censorship, and he predicted it will ultimately be scrapped.

“The danger is that search engines now are faced with an uncertain legal future which may require them to censor all kinds of things when someone thinks it is ‘irrelevant’,” Wales said.

In the wake of the decision, some Europeans are already asking to clean up their online history, though there may not yet have been a “flood” of hundreds of requests, including some from pedophiles and politicians, as was reported in the British press shortly after the ruling was handed down.

In Britain, David Murphy of the Information Commissioner’s Office said “while we’ve had some people get in touch around this issue, we’re simply telling them to speak to Google.”

Officials in the Netherlands said they haven’t had any new requests since the ruling.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Investors and analysts are nearly certain: The European Central Bank will take action at its next meeting to boost the tepid recovery.

What’s not at all certain is how much good that can do.

Any help is needed.

The weak recovery in the 18 countries that use the euro is a source of risk and uncertainty for the rebounding U.S and global economy.

The eurozone economy grew only 0.2 per cent in the first quarter, gaining no speed from the quarter before.

Worse, inflation is dangerously low at an annual 0.7 per cent, well below the ECB’s goal of just under 2 per cent.

A long period of low inflation is a threat because it makes it harder for heavily indebted governments to cut their borrowings, and increases the pressure on them to keep imposing fiscal austerity in the form of higher taxes and restrained spending, which slow growth further.

Yet economists say the impact of most of the measures that are being talked about would likely be a marginal improvement and psychological reassurance, rather than a big bang.

Holger Schmieding, chief economist at Berenberg Bank in London, said the biggest impact may be to show that the ECB is willing and able to act.

Short of a complete surprise, such as a massive program to boost the amount of money in the economy through bond purchases, “what the ECB will do will have only very modest consequences.”

At the ECB’s last meeting in May, Draghi said the bank was “comfortable taking action next time,” on June 5.

Economists are taking him at his word, and so are foreign exchange markets.

The euro has fallen 3 full cents since then and for now has stayed lower, trading below $1.37 Friday in anticipation of an interest rate cut, the most likely move.

The ECB could also offer more cheap credit for banks, perhaps on the condition that they loan it to small businesses.

Or it could take the bolder move of starting bond purchases — an unprecedented step for the ECB but one the U.S. Federal Reserve has taken with arguable success to drive down market interest rates for companies and consumers.

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You will be responsible for the full accounting cycle including A/P, A/R, bank reconciliations, government reporting and preparation of monthly financial statements.

If you are seeking a position that offers you the opportunity to showcase your accounting knowledge in a busy environment and if you consider yourself to be a self-starter who is flexible and adaptable, we would like to speak with you.

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LUANN May 26 1988 — Edmonton Oilers beat Boston 6-3, completing a four-game sweep, to win their fourth Stanley Cup in five years. MVP Wayne Gretzky has 31 assists, a playoff record.

1887 — Canadian Pacific Railway’s 4,700-km main line opens for public traffic, 18 months after the last spike at Craigellachie, B.C. Passengers can now ride directly to Vancouver.

1969 — John Lennon and Yoko Ono start their second Bed-In for Peace in a room at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal. During the event, they record the song Give Peace a Chance.

1896 — A bridge collapses in Victoria, killing 55 occupants of a streetcar.

1848 — Last members of Franklin expedition die on Montreal Island, N.W.T. Evidence of cannibalism is later found.

1793 — George Vancouver explores the Pacific Coast and circumnavigates the island that now bears his name.

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Former CBC anchor Knowlton Nash dead at age 86 for CBC-TV, to stay in Canada.

Mansbridge had reKnowlton Nash, a vet- portedly been offered a eran CBC broadcaster $1-million salary to cobest known as long-time anchor a morning show on the U.S. netanchor of The work CBS. National, died But he agreed Saturday night to stay over a at the age of 86, late-night cup of around the time hot chocolate afhe once was getter Nash volunting ready to go teered to move on the air. to The National’s “Oddly enough weekend desk. it was shortly be“He was a fore 10 o’clock,” mentor, you were said Peter Mans- Knowlton Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS going through bridge, his suc- Nash whatever kind of Actress Kristen Stewart, left, and actress Juliette Binoche pose for photographers following the screening of cessor in the anwork crisis you Sils Maria at the 67th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Friday. chor chair.

“10 o’clock was his might be going through hour...he was Mister 10 or career crisis, you’d o’clock to us,” Mans- talk to Knowlton, he’d bridge said in a phone give you fantastic advice,” said Mansbridge. interview late Saturday.

His departure — Nash died in his Toronto home. He had been marked by a telephone battling Parkinson’s for call by then Prime Minsome years, the CBC re- ister Brian Mulroney — signified the end of one ported.

The actress, after all, first played an ingenue in Nash had a 37-year ca- of the most important

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 1985’s Rendez-Vous, the dark examination of sexual reer with Canada’s pub- decades in the history desire written by Assayas himself all those years lic broadcaster, includ- of the CBC’s television CANNES, France — Juliette Binoche is going ago. ing spending a decade news division.

Nash had been a key back to her roots — in more ways than one.

The actress went on to be known for her melanbehind the anchor desk France’s Oscar-winning leading lady hit Cannes cholic, tragic characters such as the one she played of The National, CBC’s player in transforming an ailing news show into this week, lighting up the Croisette for Olivier As- in the 1996 The English Patient — an Oscar-winning flagship news program.

It was there that the a major ratings success. sayas’ Clouds of Sils Maria — back at the festival performance.

“Yes, it has its root it in a reality that Olivier knew broadcaster whose warm From 1969 when he re- which first made her name nearly 30 years ago for of me, the me 29 years ago — me as a young actress,” eyes appeared magni- tired his correspondent’s the acclaimed Rendez-Vous. fied behind his over- trenchcoat to 1978 when But this year’s film, which co-stars a brilliant she says.

It has the audience asking questioning: Where sized glasses earned the he took over anchoring Kristen Stewart, also goes back to Binoche’s more unofficial title Uncle The National, Nash was intimate past, weaving in and out of biographical el- does Maria end and Binoche begin? Maria played Nina in Chekov’s The Seagull and so did Binoche.

Knowlty. It was a reflec- director of news and cur- ement and blurring fact and fiction. tion of his steady, easy- rent affairs for the Eng“It was like a wink to the audience,” she says. The “It was a challenge to play,” she says. “There are going style and earnest, lish network of the CBC. film, while ambitious and at times self-consciously parallels.”

It was under his scholarly delivery.

Binoche plays Maria, a respected older actress intellectual, also pokes fun at itself.

“He felt like family steady guidance that The asked to act again in a revival of a play that made Turning 50 this year, Binoche can take stock of had to his audience,” Mans- National moved to a then- her famous twenty years ago as an ingenue. This an acclaimed and varied career that has spanned unheard-of 10 p.m. time time around, however, she is no longer will play the 1993’s Three Colours: Blue and 2000’s Chocolat. bridge said.

“There’s kind of key and was paired with his young gamine. She’s the desperate, struggling older “Time has passed and so it’s good to reflect,” says words about Knowlton’s risky creation, ’The Jour- woman. the still-radiant actress. legacies, the calmness of nal.’

The National/Jourthe approach, the connal hour became an unnection with audience.”

The CBC issued a assailable jewel in the statement Sunday, saying network’s crown until “the broadcasting world anchor Barbara Frum’s has lost a giant and the death in 1992 brought the CBC has lost one of its Journal to a halt and CBC most esteemed and ad- executives took another with while they were everyone has their own Catharines, Ont. THE CANADIAN PRESS gamble with the creation mired colleagues.” personal Jesus.”

Her thesis focuses on alive .

“He was a pioneer of a 9 p.m. news show, She is also quick to She says that of the the impact of three late in the industry who in- Prime Time News.

A researcher at the great musicians: John three celebrities she’s point out, however, that He was also at the University of Waterloo, Lennon, Johnny Cash, studying, Lennon and she isn’t suggesting the spired a generation of journalists to aspire to forefront of changes like Ont. is suggesting that and Jimi Hendrix.

Cash seem to have the cult of dead celebrities the high standards he set going from black and dead celebrities have, in will replace traditional R i d d e l l s a y s t h a t most devout followers. white to colour television for himself.” some ways, become the much like saints, dead Riddell quotes one religion, as fans are ofH e a t h e r C o n w a y , and shifting from film “saints” of today’s con- celebs can create com- fan as saying that “Ev- ten members of tradiCBC’s Executive Vice- to electronic newsgath- sumer culture. munities around the ide- eryone has their own tional religious commuPresident for English ering, Mansbridge said.

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Congress of the FederaPrime Minister Ste- Kennedy before he was tion for the Humanities phen Harper said he was assassinated. and Social Sciences at saddened to learn that Brock University in St Nash had died.

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Longtime friends leave without saying goodbye Dear Annie: For the past 30 years, this callous treatment. my wife and I have enjoyed a friendI will not attempt to rekindle this ship with another couple who are relationship, but I still find it distresschildless. ing and unfathomable. What They had no family nearis your take on this? —Upset by, so they were fixtures at in Seattle our table for all of the maDear Seattle: We agree jor holidays. We genuinely that this behavior is both liked their company. surprising and unkind, but We vacationed together consider yourself well rid of on several occasions, and a couple who obviously did we came to treat them like not value the friendship as family. much as you did.

We hadn’t heard from Moving away without inthem in a while, so I decidforming you means you are ed to phone. not very high up on the list Imagine my shock when of people they care about.

MITCHELL they casually mentioned Sorry. that they had left Seattle Dear Annie: I hope this & SUGAR and moved to Florida withmay be of some help to seout a word of goodbye. nior citizens.

Their coolness on the My brother’s wife died phone made it clear that last year, and he has been they no longer have any interest in be- lost ever since. ing in our lives.

He started calling me to ask what I am deeply hurt by their behavior the date is. I came up with the idea and am at a loss to understand what on of giving him an extra cellphone and Earth we could have done to deserve charger that I didn’t need.

ANNIE ANNIE

I showed him how to plug it in to charge every Sunday night.

Now when he can’t remember the date, all he has to do is open the phone.

It also helps in case of emergency, because the phone allows him to call 911.

He can’t make any other calls on it, but he feels much more secure, and the phone does not need to be activated. — Cadyville Dear Cadyville: Some readers may ask how this is different from a calendar and a landline, but we think it’s a great idea because your brother can take the phone with him wherever he goes. (When calling 911 from a deactivated phone, however, the operator will not be able to determine your location without your giving it.)

Dear Annie: I would like to commend “Newbury Park, Calif.,” on his success in turning his life around by taking responsibility for his health and making the necessary changes for his weight loss.

Having been an operating room nurse since 1979, I have seen the results of our obesity epidemic.

The health problems caused by obesity and smoking are debilitating to the person and extremely sad to see.

Kidney disease, vascular insufficiency and cardiac disease are serious health problems that lead to myriad treatments with varying degrees of success.

The best thing a person can do for themselves is exactly what Newbury Park and his wife did, which is take responsibility for their own health.

I can only imagine how difficult it was for them to lose so much weight and change their eating and exercise habits, but the results speak for themselves.

If more people were willing to take charge of their own health and help reverse the large amount of money spent dealing with these preventable diseases, we might help bridge the regrettable divide in our country caused in part by the issue of health care. — RN, CNOR, CRNFA 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.

ALL THE RAGE

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The Red Deer Rage U16-B Fastball team went undefeated the weekend of the River City Hornets Tournament May 17-19, bringing home the first place trophy. In the final game the Rage played the Saskatoon Lasers and won gold with a score of 10-2.

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Monday, May 26 going transformations with compassion and CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: care.

Lenny Kravitz, 49; Helena Bonham Carter, Truth at work will be understood today, 47; Pam Grier, 64 keep going!

THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Today will mark VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The ideals a time when we will be more in about close relationships will be touch with the moods and feelexpressed today. ings of others... Through these You’ll be better able to naviinteractions you will be able to gate towards them, once you figunderstand and learn a lot about ure out the first grounded step what actually is realistic and to take. grounds you in this world.

Today is the day to do just There is a great opportunity that. Concentrate on the dreams to finally put a past issue to rest, and allow for others to inspire with yourself or with others in you to greater heights. your life.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be compassionate and listen You will be able to get a realistic to them today! take on your shared values and HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today resources with others today.

LARISA MAIRA is your birthday, then this year The daily conversations with OZOLINS will promise to be a year when others will take on a more symyou will finally put the past to pathetic and giving tone. Perrest. haps you are renovating you New practical understandings home, others will provide ideas of how you can bring more clarity of vision that will create financial savings. within your career objectives will be realized SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Discussions and appreciated on a very deep level. with others will help you move in the direction A new sense of teamwork will be high- of understanding. There seems to be a translighted and will reach exciting heights for you, formation occurring with how you share ideas either with business or romance. with others. Listen before you speak to creARIES (March 21-April 19): You have a ate that loving atmosphere you want to have greater sense of how you can possibly create within your relationships. a greater income for yourself now. Allow for SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Today the intensity of the day to reach its peak. It will mark a time when greater understanding will create changes on your career front. Al- of values with family members will take place. low for your compassion to reach others now, Perhaps you finally understand the true share that wealth of kindness. value of hard work and now you will be able TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You will be to apply that knowledge of your ancestry tofeeling great today. wards achieving your goals as well.

Your friends and the networks you mingle CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will in will offer you greater awareness to the pos- be able to create the vision you have for yoursibilities out there for you. You are more in self now. touch with others’ moods and feelings and Every day, you are feeling more and more they are very sympathetic and compassion- empowered by seeing your dreams become a ate to yours as well. reality. Keep your eye on the prize, it is yours.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): New practical Take in a more inspired perspective now — it ways of looking at your career and public sta- will help move you forward. tus will invoke greater inner stability.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You look Your ideals can happen, especially with at your family more realistically today. the help of those significant others in your life.

You’ll be surprised by the unbelievable Learn what you are passionate about today compassion they provide to others in their and use that passion to create your reality! country. Is this something you have incorpoCANCER (June 21-July 22): You are very rated into your life? much in touch with the world pulse.

Think of all the wisdom they share with Reach out to others and you will feel that you daily. Feel Blessed. compassion returned to you in ways that are PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are an very practical towards your dreams. inspiration to many — you should know that It is a great day to think of realistic ways to by now. Today will be a day when one of make your aspirations and dreams become your dreams becomes a reality. Dream big reality. and keep dreaming, you are changing the LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You feel comfort- world through your inspired actions into the able at work today. unknown.

The higher ups are truly helping you learn Larisa Maira Ozolins is an internationally about some unfamiliar areas of the job. syndicated astrologer and columnist. Her colThey are guiding you through these on- umn appears daily in the Advocate.

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With no opposition for his city council seat in a small town on West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle, Curtis Mele figured his ticket to a third consecutive term was secure.

Instead, a clerical error left his name off the ballot, and another councilman was listed as the candidate in his district in Benwood.

Now, officials in the town of 1,600 are scrambling for a solution, and Mele has hired an attorney to contest the election.

“It might be an honest mistake,” Mele said Thursday. “But that’s a mistake that should never happen.”

Mele, whose name didn’t appear anywhere on the May 13 ballot, was one of four unopposed council members.

The responsibility for Benwood’s ballot information falls on the office of City Clerk Judy Hunt.

“She dropped the ball, which is now costing me,” Mele said.

Hunt referred questions Thursday to city attorney Eric Gordon, who didn’t immediately return a telephone message.

Marshall County Clerk Jan Pest said it’s up to the cities to get their information right, including how names appear on the ballot.

Pest said cities send their ballot information to her office after the candidate filing period.

The county clerk’s office then has the information prepared for processing and sends a version back to the cities to be proofread before printing.

Mele said he found out about the ballot mix-up through a phone call more than four hours after the polls opened. He contacted Gordon, and the Secretary of State’s office was consulted.

According to Mele, the city could consider a special election or appoint him to serve until the next municipal election in 2016 — two options he finds unacceptable.

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Rangers get within a win ST. LOUIS GETS OT WINNER TO GIVE RANGERS 3-1 SERIES LEAD

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Rangers 3 Canadiens 2 NEW YORK — Martin St. Louis scored at 6:02 of overtime to move the New York Rangers within one win of their first Stanley Cup final in 20 years with a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday.

Game 5 is Tuesday night in Montreal, with the Rangers looking to put the Canadiens to the sword for a third straight game at the Bell Centre.

The victory, which gave the Rangers a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference final, marked the first time the home side had won in the series.

The win also came 20 years to the day that the Rangers defeated New Jersey 4-2 in Game 6 of the Eastern final. New York captain Mark Messier, who had guaranteed the win, scored a natural hat trick that night. The Rangers went on to beat Vancouver for the Cup. Goalie Mike Richter and five other members of that championship team were in the stands Sunday.

Benoit Pouliot was penalized 30 seconds into OT for holding the stick but the Rangers killed it off. Henrik Lundqvist had to be sharp as the Habs threw pucks at the net.

But the Rangers steadied the ship and St. Louis, who had been buzzing all night, snapped home a shot from the faceoff circle that beat Dustin Tokarski.

“I had a feeling going into the overtime, ’OK, let’s not take another penalty,’ and that’s what we do right away, so we had to step up big there on the P.K. and get the job done, and that was huge,” said

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Montreal Canadiens goalie Dustin Tokarski hunts for the puck as New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash and Canadiens defenceman Josh Gorges collide in front of him during the second period of Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference finals, Sunday, in New York.

Lundqvist. “I think after that, it gave us some confidence for sure, especially when (St. Louis) scores.

“It’s a big relief and exciting at the same time to get the job done at home. A win is a win, but the experience to win in OT at home is always a great

feeling.”

Carl Hagelin and Derick Brassard also scored for the Rangers, both on breakaways generated by stretch passes.

Francis Bouillon and P.K. Subban — who played 30:35 in regulation time — scored for Montreal, which came from

behind twice.

The Rangers outshot the Canadiens 26-24 in regulation.

Montreal had a 5-3 edge in overtime.

Subban’s goal was Montreal’s only success in seven power plays in regulation. New York was 0-for-3 with the man-

advantage but scored shorthanded through Hagelin.

“We had the opportunity on the power play and we didn’t take advantage of it tonight,” said Canadiens coach Michel Therrien. “Yes, we scored a goal. It was a timely goal, but we gave up one, and that was the score of the game. I thought our power play had to be better.”

After Subban tied it at 2-2 two minutes into the third, Montreal forward Alex Galchenyuk rang one off the goal post with a little over three minutes remaining. He thought he scored but play continued.

Replays showed Lundqvist got his stick to the puck before it hit the crossbar and bounced down — in front of the goalline.

With New York’s Derek Stepan recovering from a broken jaw suffered on a Brandon Prust hit in Game 3, Dominic Moore moved up to centre Rick Nash and Chris Kreider.

Brassard returned from injury to centre Mats Zuccarello and Pouliot. J.T. Miller took the place of the suspended Dan Carcillo on the fourth line.

For Montreal, Michael Bournival stepped in for the suspended Prust on the fourth line and Bouillon replaced defenceman Nathan Beaulieu.

As in Game 3, Montreal found itself down 1-0 after a first period which could have been worse on the scoreboard.

The Habs found themselves killing a penalty before their first shot on net but wasted little time getting in Brassard’s grill in front of goal.

Miller made his presence felt by hurling Mike Weaver into the goalpost, for which he was penalized.

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Kings, Blackhawks Oil Kings hoist Memorial strive for simple Cup after downing Storm solutions a goal against Los Angeles, while Patrick Sharp only got his first with 5 seconds left in EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Dar- Chicago’s 4-3 loss in Game 3.

“L.A. is playing pretty well, ryl Sutter is a hockey coach and a farmer, not always in and we know they have mothat order. He is not the type mentum,” said Kane, a minus-3 of person to argue about eti- with no points in the conference finals. “They’re maybe quette and unwritten rules.

So while the Kings rested the best team in the league, and the Blackhawks went and have been the best team in through a light practice Sun- the playoffs when they do have the momentum, day, Sutter and Joel Quenn‘THEY’RE MAYBE so we’ve got to to get it back eville left the THE BEST TEAM IN try from them and touchy-feely rhetoric to the THE LEAGUE, AND sustain it.”

The Blackcoaches in the HAVE BEEN THE hawks are trailEastern ConferBEST TEAM IN THE ing 2-1 for the ence finals. time in With little PLAYOFFS WHEN fourth their last six separating Chicago and Los THEY DO HAVE THE playoff series, the chamAngeles in a seMOMENTUM, SO but pions have won ries headed to a WE’VE GOT TO TRY their last six key Game 4 on consecutive Monday night, TO GET IT BACK playoff series. both coaches FROM THEM AND They see simbelieve the ple solutions to West is likely SUSTAIN IT.’ their latest defito be won with simple, straight— PATRICK KANE, cit, starting with CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS a commitment to forward execuFORWARD gritty goals and tion and effort. penalty-free deThe Kings have been slightly better at both fence — but Kane also realizes in the first three games, but he must step up soon.

Kane’s only goal in the last they’re not comfortable or eight games was his overtime complacent.

“We’re playing the Stanley series-clincher against MinneCup champion,” Sutter said. sota, and he has identified two “If you go into every game goals for himself in Game 4.

“Demand the puck, and thinking it’s an elimination game, that’s a good way of do- when I do get it, be confident ing it. That’s what we’ll do with it,” Kane said. “Just put again, and when it’s over, it’ll it on yourself to play better for be over, and we’ll get ready your teammates. Try to get the for the next elimination game. puck in better spots and let my It’s not as complicated as it instinct take over.”

The Kings have done a reseems.”

When the Kings attempt to markable job limiting Kane, take a 3-1 series lead at Sta- whose famed first step isn’t ples Center, they’ll stick to much use when Los Angeles their no-nonsense game plan constantly shadows his moves against the powerful Black- and limits him largely to the hawks. At its core, the Kings perimeter of the offence.

Much of the defensive work require scoring and defence from all four lines, because against Chicago’s top line is Sutter won’t mix his forwards done by Anze Kopitar, the or play matchup games against Selke Trophy finalist and the playoffs’ leading scorer with Chicago’s top players.

The plan is working splen- 20 points in 17 games despite didly so far against the Black- managing just one goal in the hawks, who have managed just last 10.

“Kopitar versus Toews, four 5-on-5 goals in the series’ nine periods — just two in that’s clearly a good matchup, the Kings’ two victories. Pat- but there’s also times where rick Kane, Marian Hossa and it’s dictated by what’s just hapBryan Bickell haven’t scored pened on the ice,” Sutter said.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Oil Kings 6 Storm 3 LONDON, Ont. — Inspired by their late teammate, the Edmonton Oil Kings went to their seemingly bottomless reserves to win the 2014 MasterCard Memorial Cup. The Oil Kings carried the No. 26 jersey of Kristian Pelss with them Sunday at Budweiser Gardens as they hoisted the trophy following a 6-3 win over the Guelph Storm.

Pelss was an Oil King two years ago when Edmonton won a Western Hockey League championship and lost their Memorial Cup tiebreaker in Shawinigan, Que. The 20-yearold Latvian died last year after diving off a bridge in Riga.

The loss of Pelss was an emotional touchstone for Edmonton this season and particularly for the eight veterans who were his teammates in 2012. Edmonton won the Memorial Cup playing with a fearless, indefatigable, physical brand of hockey.

“Everyone knows about the passing of Kristian Pelss,” Henrik Samuelsson said. “He was a good buddy of mine. I know he was watching over us today and he definitely had a part of it.”

The son of New York Rangers assistant coach Ulf Samuelsson scored a pair of goals, including an empty-netter, and assisted on three goals Sunday.

With four goals and three assists, undrafted Latvian left-winger Edgars Kulda was named the tournament’s most valuable player.

“I kind of got lucky with that,” Kulda said. “I don’t know how I got it, honestly. It’s a pleasurable surprise for me.

I’m happy to get that one too.”

Kulda contributed a goal and two assists in Sunday’s victory. Edmonton also got goals from Cody Corbett, Tyler Robertson and Mitch Moroz.

Goaltender and Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Tristan Jarry made 32 saves for the win.

Robby Fabbri, Stephen Pierog and Zach Mitchell replied for the Ontario Hockey League’s Storm, whose only loss of the tournament was the final. Guelph goaltender Jus-

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Edmonton Oil Kings’ Edgars Kulda lifts the Memorial Cup after beating the Guelph Storm in the Championship game of the Memorial Cup CHL hockey tournament in London, Ont., on Sunday. tin Nichols stopped 40 shots.

Edmonton’s run to the Cup was a marathon in many ways.

Two weeks before Sunday’s final, they blew a three-goal lead at home in Game 6 of their WHL championship series.

The Oil Kings had to travel to Portland, Ore., the following day to win Game 7 less than 24 hours later.

Their triple overtime semifinal win over the Val-d’Or Foreurs on Friday was the longest game in tournament history at 102 minutes 42 seconds.

Add in a double overtime loss to the Foreurs in the preliminary round and the Oil Kings had played the equivalent of two more games in the tournament than Guelph heading into Sunday’s game.

In both overtime games, Edmonton had two-goal leads

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and third-period leads.

“We really did make it quite hard on ourselves, but it shows how much we play for each other,” Edmonton assistant captain Curtis Lazar said.

Guelph took the most efficient route to the final and were thus the more rested team. The Storm outscored their opponents by a combined 18-7 to go unbeaten through three preliminaryround games and earn the bye to the championship game.

Edmonton went 1-2 in the round robin, including a 5-2 loss to Guelph to open the tournament. But the Oil Kings played a strong two-way game Sunday using their size and toughness to both create the space to score goals and make the Storm pay a physical price for the puck.

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Hunter-Reay edges out Indy 500 win INDIANAPOLIS — Ryan Hunter-Reay peeked around Helio Castroneves, then reversed course and dipped inside for a daredevil pass and the lead in the Indianapolis 500.

Castroneves charged back to the front, winning a drag race down the frontstretch at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. And then, in a stirring wheel-to-wheel battle between a pair of bright yellow cars, Hunter-Reay seized the lead once more Sunday as the drivers hurtled across the Yard of Bricks with a single, 2.5-mile lap remaining.

With nobody in front of him, Hunter-Reay used the entire track to keep Castroneves in his rearview mirror.

He nipped him at the line by less than half a car length, denying his Brazilian rival a chance at history Sunday and becoming the first American in eight years to win the Indy 500.

“The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” had lived up to its nickname.

“This race was ridiculously close and competitive,” Hunter-Reay said.

“Just glad I picked the right time to go.”

The finish was well worth the wait — to the fans who watched 150 laps of caution-free racing, to the drivers who bided their time unsure of when they should charge to the front and to Hunter-Reay, who finally got to drink the celebratory milk in his seventh try.

He beat Castroneves by just 0.060 seconds — only the 1992 race had a closer finish when Al Unser Jr. beat Scott Goodyear by 0.043 seconds.

“I’m a proud American boy, that’s for sure,” Hunter-Reay said in Victory Lane before he was joined by his wife and son. “I’ve watched this race since I was sitting in diapers on the floor in front of the TV. My son did it today.

He watched me here. I’m thrilled. This is American history, this race. This is American tradition.”

He was serenaded by chants of “USA! USA!” as he made his way around the post-race celebrations. He was joined by son Ryden, born shortly after Hunter-Reay’s 2012 IndyCar championship and wearing a miniature version of his father’s firesuit as his parents kissed the bricks.

Castroneves, trying to become the fourth driver to win a fourth Indianapolis 500, settled for second. He needed several moments to compose himself, slumped in his car, head down and helmet on. The Brazilian said a caution with 10 laps to go broke his rhythm as red flag came out so track workers could clean debris and repair a track wall.

“It was a great fight,” he smiled. “I tell you what, I was having a great time.

Unfortunately, second. It’s good, but second sucks, you know what I mean?”

Marco Andretti finished third and Carlos Munoz was fourth as Andretti

HOLDS OFF CASTRONEVES TO WIN SECOND-CLOSEST INDIANAPOLIS 500 AND BECOME FIRST AMERICAN IN EIGHT YEARS TO WIN RACE

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James Hinchcliffe and Ed Carpenter crash in the first turn during the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday. Kurt Busch, bottom, avoids the crash.

Autosport had three cars in the top four, as well as the winner.

Kurt Busch, also in a Honda for Andretti, finished sixth in his first race of the day. He left immediately for a flight after the race and arrived about an hour later in North Carolina for Sunday night’s Coca-Cola 600, hoping to become just the second driver to complete the 1,100-mile Double in one day. Three other drivers have made the attempt, but only Tony Stewart in 2001 pulled it off. Stewart was sixth at Indy and third at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

“All in all, I’m very pleased. I cannot believe the execution of this team,” Busch said before hustling away for a helicopter ride to his waiting plane.

“I tried to enjoy it. My throat’s real dry because I was smiling the whole time and the fresh air was coming in my mouth.”

Marco Andretti appeared to have a shot at the win, but after the final restart he never could mix it up with Hunter-Reay and Castroneves as the two leaders swapped position four times in the final five laps. So certain his son would be a contender for the victory Sunday, Michael Andretti was just as thrilled with Hunter-Reay’s win.

“Ryan’s just been a huge part of our team, a great guy, a friend,” said Mi-

chael Andretti, who won for the third time as a team owner. “He deserves it.

He deserves to have his face on that trophy. If it couldn’t be Marco, he’s the next guy I wanted.”

A year ago, Hunter-Reay was passed for the lead with three laps remaining and went on to finish third as the race finished under caution. He was leading Sunday and had control of the race until Townsend Bell’s crash brought out the red flag. Hunter-Reay figured he was a sitting duck as the leader, his chances over.

“I can’t get a break,” he lamented on his team radio.

But after swapping the lead with Castroneves three times, including a dramatic inside move in Turn 3, Hunter-Reay made the final and decisive pass as the two cars took the white flag.

“At the end of the day there’s stupid and bravery, and I think we were right there on the edge, both of us,” Castroneves said. “I’m glad we both come out in a good way. I’m sad it did not come out the way I wanted.”

The race went a record 150 laps without a caution as the pace zipped along and Busch at one point had no worries at all about getting to North Carolina in time for NASCAR’s longest event of the year. Then a Charlie Kimball spin brought out the first yellow,

Jays complete second straight WIN: Offence sweep with win over A’s

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Blue Jays 3 Athletics 1 TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have used power, speed and pitching on a recent surge that has put them in first place in the American League East.

Their 3-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday showed just how well that combination can work.

Edwin Encarnacion provided the power with his 14th homer of the season, Jose Reyes provided the speed by equalling a career best for a game with three stolen bases and left-hander J.A. Happ provided the pitching with seven runless innings.

Put it all together, and you get a team that’s on a season-best six-game winning streak and has won 16 of its past 21 games.

“I don’t know if you ever see it coming,” Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said. “What it really comes down to is we’re just playing good baseball. The starting pitching has been really good, our offence has been alive, the bullpen has been solid.”

The Blue Jays (29-22) swept the three-game series with the Athletics (30-20) who lead the AL West despite losing their past four games.

“Our three pitchers and their three pitchers were very good,” Gibbons said. “And in those tight ball games, some clutch hitting and some great base running made the difference in most of those games. So ride it, ride it.”

It was Toronto’s second straight sweep after taking three games from the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.

Happ (4-1) allowed four hits and three walks while striking out seven in his longest outing of the season.

“He’s filling up the strike zone,” Gibbons said. “He’s really doing a nice job of using his fastball on both sides of the plate. He’s locked in right now.

(Catcher Erik) Kratz has done a great job with him.”

Dustin McGowan replaced Happ in

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Toronto Blue Jays teammates Jose Reyes, right, and Brett Lawrie celebrate after sweeping the Oakland Athletics during ninth-inning AL baseball action in Toronto on Sunday. the eighth and allowed Josh Donaldson’s 11th homer of the season. Casey Janssen pitched the ninth inning to earn his seventh save in as many attempts this season.

“Definitely wanted to pitch off the fastball today and Kratz did a great job behind the plate,” Happ said. “We were on the same page and tried to use that.

“First and foremost it was about me throwing the ball where I’m supposed to throw it, and then pitching off the fastball and using everything. I thought today we did a good job establishing the fastball.”

A’s left-hander Drew Pomeranz (4-2) allowed five hits, four walks and two runs in four-plus innings.

Sunday. The two sides had broken off negotiations earlier this week.

The current agreement expires at midnight ET on Thursday and training camps are scheduled to open next Sunday.

The regular season is slated to kick off June 26.

There has been one players’ strike since the formation of the CFLPA in 1965. It came in 1974 and lasted three weeks during training camp before a three-year agreement was signed with no regular-season games lost.

Pouliot went to the box for a high stick and the Canadiens finally managed a shot on goal.

New York came into the game not having allowed a power-play goal in its last eight games (22 times shorthanded). And the penalty kill produced offence.

The short-handed Rangers went ahead 12 seconds into the Pouliot penalty thanks to a Brian Boyle stretch pass from the blue-line. The speedy Hagelin broke in alone, faked a shot and tucked a backhand through the legs of Tokarski at 7:18 for his sixth of the playoffs.

Montreal’s David Desharnais failed to corral a pass behind the New York goal and Ryan McDonagh poked the puck to Boyle to trigger the play.

It was the Rangers’ first short-handed goal in 70 playoff games, dating back to April 9, 2008.

The penalty count was three to one against the Rangers by the 10-minute mark, but the Canadiens power play was sputtering.

Montreal began to push back after the goal and Brian Gionta had a glorious chance 12 minutes in on a Lundqvist rebound at the doorstep but the

a crash by Scott Dixon led to a second caution and a risky three-wide move on the next restart caused pole-sitter Ed Carpenter and Canadian James Hinchcliffe to wreck.

Carpenter was livid, calling out Hinchcliffe for an “amateur” move.

“The moment when Hinch decided to make it three-wide was more than any of us could handle,” Carpenter said. “I told him if he didn’t have a concussion last week I would have punched him in the face.”

Hinchcliffe, of Oakville, Ont., cleared to drive last weekend after suffering a concussion two weeks ago in the Grand Prix of Indianapolis, accepted responsibility.

“I was the last guy on the scene,” he said. “I have to take the blame, for sure. I feel really bad for (Carpenter) because he had a great month and was doing a great job.”

Alex Tagliani of Lachenaie, Que., placed 13th.

The race resumed and HunterReay was in control until the fourth and final caution, which led IndyCar to throw a rare red flag to allow the drivers a chance to race to the finish.

“It went green the whole way and I love that,” Hunter-Reay said. “Winning it under green like that with just a fantastic finish — I hope the fans loved it because I was on the edge of my seat.” puck bobbled and Lundqvist’s pad was there when the Montreal captain finally got control.

Rangers fourth-liner Derek Dorsett made his presence felt by stapling Weaver into the back boards on a puck chase. And St. Louis played puckhog on another Ranger shift, dipsy-doodling in the Montreal end.

CUP: Out-willed Led by captain Griffin Reinhart, a New York Islanders prospect, they were a punishing team in their own end and were backstopped by the reliable Jarry.

“They out-willed us,” Storm coach Scott Walker said. “They were big, but we usually use our speed and we weren’t speedy tonight. When your let their size take advantage by not using your speed, it’s tough.

“I don’t think we played our best, but I’m not going to take anything away from them. They were the better team tonight. We played in fits and starts.

I’m proud of the guys, but it’s a tough tournament to win.”

The Storm led 2-1 after the opening period Sunday, but the Oil Kings scored three unanswered goals in the second.

When Guelph pulled within one in the third, Edmonton restored the twogoal cushion.

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MEMORIAL CUP GP W L OT GF GA Pt Edmonton (WHL) 5 3 1 1 20 17 6 Guelph (OHL) 4 3 1 0 21 13 6 Val-D’Or (QMJHL) 4 2 1 1 11 13 4 London (HOST) 3 0 3 0 4 13 0 Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Friday, May 16 Val-D’Or (QMJHL) 1 London (HOST) 0 Saturday, May 17 Guelph (OHL) 5 Edmonton (WHL) 2 Sunday, May 18 Edmonton (WHL) 5 London (HOST) 2 Monday, May 19 Guelph (OHL) 6 Val-D’Or (QMJHL) 3 Tuesday, May 20 Val-D’Or (QMJHL) 4 Edmonton (WHL) 3 (OT) Wednesday, May 21 Guelph (OHL) 7 London (HOST) 2 Friday, May 23 Edmonton (WHL) 4 Val-D’Or (QMJHL) 3 (OT) Sunday, May 25 Edmonton (WHL) 6 Guelph (OHL) 3 Sunday’s summary Oil Kings 6, Storm 3 First Period 1. Guelph, Fabbri 2 (Rychel, Mitchell) 1:00.

2. Edmonton, Corbett 1 (Henrik, Reinhart) 9:38 (pp).

3. Guelph, Pierog 1 (Suter, Leslie) 16:36.

Penalties — Orban Edm (high-sticking) 1:48, Petryk Edm (check from behind) 4:17, Dickinson Gue (holding the stick) 7:42, Bertuzzi Gue (hooking) 8:26.

Second Period 4. Edmonton, Robertson 1 (Benson) 1:58.

5. Edmonton, Kulda 4 (Sautner, Henrik) 6:06 (pp).

6. Edmonton, Moroz 2 (Kulda, Henrik) 14:19.

Penalties — Kulda Edm (slashing) 8:38, Leslie Gue (slashing) 8:38.

Third Period 7. Guelph, Mitchell 2 (Rychel, Fabbri) 3:23.

8. Edmonton, Henrik 3 (Kulda, Moroz) 5:00.

9. Edmonton, Henrik 4, 18:34 (en).

Penalties — None.

Shots on goal Edmonton 20 15 10 — 45 Guelph 14 8 13 — 35 Goal — Edmonton: Jarry (W,3-2); Guelph: Nichols (L,3-1).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Edmonton: 2-2; Guelph: 0-2.

2014 Memorial Cup scoring leaders G Samuelsson Henrik, Edm 4 Edgars Kulda, Edm 4 Kerby Rychel, Gue 3 Robby Fabbri, Gue 2 Cody Corbett, Edm 1 Tyler Bertuzzi, Gue 5 Scott Kosmachuk, Gue 3 Zack Mitchell, Gue 2 Jason Dickinson, Gue 2 Brock McGinn, Gue 1 Nick Ebert, Gue 0 Mitchell Moroz, Edm 2 Curtis Lazar, Edm 2 Reid Petryk, Edm 2 Ashton Sautner, Edm 1 Anthony Mantha, VdO 1 Matt Finn, Gue 0 Randy Gazzola, VdO 2 Anthony Beauregard, VdO 1 Griffin Reinhart, Edm 0 Zach Leslie, Gue 0

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A 4 3 4 4 5 0 2 3 3 4 5 2 2 2 3 3 4 1 2 3 3

Pt 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3

Memorial Cup Champions Canadian Junior Hockey Champions 2013-14 — Edmonton Oil Kings 2012-13 — Halifax Mooseheads 2011-12 — Shawinigan Cataractes 2010-11 — Saint John Sea Dogs 2009-10 — Windsor Spitfires 2008-09 — Windsor Spitfires 2007-08 — Spokane Chiefs 2006-07 — Vancouver Giants 2005-06 — Quebec Remparts 2004-05 — London Knights 2003-04 — Kelowna Rockets 2002-03 — Kitchener Rangers 2001-02 — Kootenay Ice 2000-01 — Red Deer Rebels 1999-00 — Rimouski Oceanic

1998-99 — Ottawa 67’s 1997-98 — Portland Winter Hawks 1996-97 — Hull Olympiques 1995-96 — Granby Predateurs 1994-95 — Kamloops Blazers 1993-94 — Kamloops Blazers 1992-93 — Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 1991-92 — Kamloops Blazers 1990-91 — Spokane Chiefs 1989-90 — Oshawa Generals 1988-89 — Swift Current Broncos 1987-88 — Medicine Hat Tigers 1986-87 — Medicine Hat Tigers 1985-86 — Guelph Platers 1984-85 — Prince Albert Raiders 1983-84 — Ottawa 67’s 1982-83 — Portland Winter Hawks 1981-82 — Kitchener Rangers IIHF Men’s World Championship PRELIMINARY ROUND Group A GP W OW OL L GF x-Canada 7 5 1 1 0 28 x-Sweden 7 5 1 1 0 21 x-Czech Rep. 7 2 2 2 1 19 x-France 7 2 2 1 2 25 Slovakia 7 3 0 1 3 20 Norway 7 2 0 1 4 16 Denmark 7 1 1 0 5 17 Italy 7 1 0 0 6 6

GA 13 10 19 20 21 19 27 25

Pt 18 18 12 11 10 7 5 3

Group B GP W OW OL L GF GA Pt x-Russia 7 7 0 0 0 31 7 21 x-U.S. 7 4 1 0 2 27 23 14 x-Belarus 7 4 0 0 3 18 17 12 x-Finland 7 3 1 0 3 18 15 11 Switzerland 7 3 0 1 3 19 21 10 Latvia 7 3 0 0 3 20 24 9 Germany 7 1 1 0 5 13 23 5 Kazakhstan 7 0 0 2 5 16 32 2 x — clinched quarter-final berth.

Note: Three points for a win in regulation, two for an overtime/shootout victory & one for an overtime/ shootout loss.

PLAYOFF ROUND Sunday’s results Bronze Medal Game Sweden 3 Czech Republic 0 Gold Medal Game Russia 5 Finland 2 Saturday’s results Semifinals Finland 3 Czech Republic 0 Russia 3 Sweden 1 IIHF World Men’s Hockey Champions 2014 — Russia 2013 — Sweden 2012 — Russia 2011 — Finland 2010 — Czech Republic 2009 — Russia 2008 — Russia 2007 — Canada 2006 — Sweden 2005 — Czech Republic 2004 — Canada 2003 — Canada 2002 — Slovakia 2001 — Czech Republic 2000 — Czech Republic 1999 — Czech Republic 1998 — Sweden 1997 — Canada 1996 — Czech Republic 1995 — Finland 1994 — Canada 1993 — Russia 1992 — Sweden 1991 — Sweden 1990 — Soviet Union 1989 — Soviet Union 1988 — No tournament (Winter Olympics) 1987 — Sweden 1986 — Soviet Union 1985 — Czechoslovakia 1984 — No tournament (Winter Olympics) 1983 — Soviet Union 1982 — Soviet Union 1981 — Soviet Union

Viktor Tikhonov, Rus Danis Zaripov, Rus Sergei Plotnikov, Rus Jori Lehtera, Fin Antoine Roussel, Fra Joakim Lindstrom, Swe Michel Miklik, Svk Alex Ovechkin, Rus Seth Jones, U.S. Johnny Gaudreau, U.S. Stephane da Costa, Fra Tyler Johnson, U.S. Joel Ward, Cda Petri Kontiola, Fin Oscar Moller, Swe Linus Klasen, Swe Cody Hodgson, Cda Mikael Backlund, Swe Mikhail Grabovski, Blr Tomas Tatar, Svk Sergei Kostitsyn, Blr Jaromir Jagr, Cze

GP 10 10 10 10 8 9 7 9 8 8 8 8 8 10 10 10 8 10 6 7 8 10

G 8 3 6 3 6 5 4 4 2 2 6 6 6 3 3 2 6 5 5 4 4 4

A 8 10 6 9 5 6 7 7 9 8 3 3 3 6 6 7 2 3 3 4 4 4

Pts 16 13 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 8 8

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Finals EASTERN CONFERENCE Montreal vs. N.Y. Rangers (NY Rangers leads series 3-1) Saturday, May 17 NY Rangers 7 Montreal 2 Monday, May 19 NY Rangers 3 Montreal 1 Thursday, May 22 Montreal 3 NY Rangers 2, OT Sunday, May 25 NY Rangers 3 Montreal 2, OT Tuesday, May 27 NY Rangers at Montreal, 6 p.m.

Thursday, May 29 x-Montreal at NY Rangers, 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 31 x-NY Rangers at Montreal, 6 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE Chicago vs. Los Angeles (Los Angeles leads series 2-1) Sunday, May 18 Chicago 3 Los Angeles 1 Wednesday, May 21 Los Angeles 6 Chicago 2 Saturday, May 24 Los Angeles 4 Chicago 3 Monday, May 26 Chicago at Los Angeles, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 28 Los Angeles at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Friday, May 30 x-Chicago at Los Angeles, 7 p.m.

Sunday, June 1 x-Los Angeles at Chicago, 6 p.m. x — if necessary.

Sunday’s summary

Baseball Toronto New York Baltimore Tampa Bay Boston

American League East Division W L Pct 29 22 .569 26 23 .531 25 23 .521 23 28 .451 20 29 .408

GB — 2 2 1/2 6 8

Detroit Kansas City Minnesota Chicago Cleveland

Central Division W L Pct 28 18 .609 24 25 .490 23 24 .489 25 27 .481 24 27 .471

GB — 5 1/2 5 1/2 6 6 1/2

Oakland Los Angeles Texas Seattle Houston

West Division W L Pct 30 20 .600 28 21 .571 25 25 .500 24 25 .490 19 32 .373

GB — 1 1/2 5 5 1/2 11 1/2

Saturday’s Games Cleveland 9, Baltimore 0 Toronto 5, Oakland 2 N.Y. Yankees 4, Chicago White Sox 3, 10 innings Texas 12, Detroit 2 Tampa Bay 6, Boston 5, 15 innings Kansas City 7, L.A. Angels 4, 13 innings San Francisco 2, Minnesota 1 Houston 9, Seattle 4 Sunday’s Games Toronto 3, Oakland 1 Texas 12, Detroit 4 Baltimore 4, Cleveland 2 Tampa Bay 8, Boston 5 N.Y. Yankees 7, Chicago White Sox 1 L.A. Angels 4, Kansas City 3 San Francisco 8, Minnesota 1 Houston 4, Seattle 1 Monday’s Games Boston (Buchholz 2-4) at Atlanta (E.Santana 4-2), 11:10 a.m.

Baltimore (Tillman 4-2) at Milwaukee (Lohse 6-1), 12:10 p.m.

Cleveland (Tomlin 3-1) at Chicago White Sox (Quintana 2-4), 12:10 p.m.

Texas (Tepesch 1-0) at Minnesota (Correia 2-5), 12:10 p.m.

Detroit (Smyly 2-2) at Oakland (Milone 2-3), 2:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Skaggs 4-1) at Seattle (C.Young 3-2), 2:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Whitley 0-0) at St. Louis (Wacha 3-3), 2:15 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Bedard 2-2) at Toronto (Hutchison 3-3), 5:07 p.m.

Houston (Feldman 2-2) at Kansas City (Ventura 2-4), 6:10 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games Tampa Bay at Toronto, 5:07 p.m.

Boston at Atlanta, 5:10 p.m.

Baltimore at Milwaukee, 6:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 6:10 p.m.

H 59 65 62 68 58 64 62 66 48 58

Pct. .337 .330 .330 .322 .322 .322 .316 .313 .310 .309

Home Runs NCruz, Baltimore, 16; JAbreu, Chicago, 15; Encarnacion, Toronto, 14; Pujols, Los Angeles, 13; Bautista, Toronto, 12; VMartinez, Detroit, 12; Donaldson, Oakland, 11; Dozier, Minnesota, 11; Moss, Oakland, 11; Ortiz, Boston, 11.

Runs Batted In NCruz, Baltimore, 44; JAbreu, Chicago, 42; MiCabrera, Detroit, 42; Moss, Oakland, 41; Encarnacion, Toronto, 40; Brantley, Cleveland, 38; Donaldson, Oakland, 36.

Pitching Buehrle, Toronto, 8-1; Tanaka, New York, 7-1; Porcello, Detroit, 7-2; FHernandez, Seattle, 6-1; Scherzer, Detroit, 6-1; Shields, Kansas City, 6-3; CWilson, Los Angeles, 6-3.

Atlanta Miami Washington New York Philadelphia

National League East Division W L Pct 28 21 .571 26 25 .510 25 25 .500 22 27 .449 21 26 .447

GB — 3 3 1/2 6 6

Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago

Central Division W L Pct 30 21 .588 28 22 .560 22 26 .458 22 27 .449 18 30 .375

GB — 1 1/2 6 1/2 7 10 1/2

West Division W L Pct 32 18 .640 27 23 .540 27 24 .529 23 28 .451 20 32 .385

GB — 5 5 1/2 9 1/2 13

San Francisco Colorado Los Angeles San Diego Arizona

Saturday’s Games Philadelphia 5, L.A. Dodgers 3 Arizona 3, N.Y. Mets 2 Colorado 3, Atlanta 1 Miami 2, Milwaukee 1 St. Louis 6, Cincinnati 3 Pittsburgh 3, Washington 2 San Francisco 2, Minnesota 1 Chicago Cubs 3, San Diego 2

Sunday’s Games Arizona 2, N.Y. Mets 1, 1st game Milwaukee 7, Miami 1 L.A. Dodgers 6, Philadelphia 0 Washington 5, Pittsburgh 2 San Francisco 8, Minnesota 1 San Diego 4, Chicago Cubs 3 N.Y. Mets 4, Arizona 2, 2nd game Atlanta 7, Colorado 0 St. Louis 4, Cincinnati 0 Monday’s Games Boston (Buchholz 2-4) at Atlanta (E.Santana 4-2), 11:10 a.m.

Pittsburgh (Cumpton 0-1) at N.Y. Mets (deGrom 0-2), 11:10 a.m.

Miami (Eovaldi 3-2) at Washington (Roark 3-2), 11:35 a.m.

Baltimore (Tillman 4-2) at Milwaukee (Lohse 6-1), 12:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Samardzija 0-4) at San Francisco (Petit 3-1), 2:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Whitley 0-0) at St. Louis (Wacha 3-3), 2:15 p.m.

Colorado (Chacin 0-3) at Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 0-5), 3:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (Cueto 4-3) at L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 4-2), 5:10 p.m.

San Diego (T.Ross 5-4) at Arizona (McCarthy 1-6), 6:10 p.m.

Chad Campbell, $37,200 Brendon de Jonge, $37,200 Harris English, $37,200 Brice Garnett, $37,200 Brian Harman, $37,200 Billy Hurley III, $37,200 Martin Laird, $37,200 Heath Slocum, $37,200 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

271 271 272 272 273 273 273 273 273 274 274 274 274 275 275 275 275 275 275 275 276 276 276 276 276 276 276 276 276

● Track and field: Central Alberta senior high zone meet at Lindsay Thurber.

Senior high girls soccer: Hunting Hills at Sylvan Lake, 4:15 p.m. ● Senior high girls rugby: Semifinals at 5 p.m.; tier 1 and tier 2 finals at 5:45 p.m., Titans Park. ● Senior high boys rugby: Semifinals at 6:30 p.m.; bronze and gold medal games at 7:15 p.m, Titans Park. ● Bantam AAA baseball: Okotoks Black

Thursday ● Senior high boys soccer: Alix at Innisfail, 4:15 p.m. ● Senior men’s baseball: Gary Moe Volkswagen vs. Nighthawks, North Star Sports vs. Printing Place, 6:30 p.m., Great Chief Park 1 and 2. ● Women’s fastball: Red Deer U16 Rage vs. Panthers, Rage vs. Lacombe Physio Shooters, 7 and 8:45 p.m., Great Chief Park; N. Jensen’s Bandits vs. TNT Athletics, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park 2; Badgers at Stettler Heat, 7 p.m.

Friday ● Senior high girls soccer: Sylvan Lake at Lacombe, 4:15 p.m.; Notre Dame at Hunting Hills, 4:15 p.m., Collicutt East. ● Senior high boys soccer: Lacombe at Sylvan Lake, 4:15 p.m.; Hunting Hills at Notre Dame, 4:15 p.m., Collicutt West. ● Parkland baseball: Innisfail at Red Deer, 6:45 p.m., Great Chief Park. ● Senior C lacrosse: Calgary Irish at Blackfalds, 8:30 p.m., Multiplex.

Saturday ● Junior B tier 1 lacrosse: Edmonton Warriors at Red Deer, 4:30 p.m., Innisfail Arena Blue. ● Junior B tier 2 lacrosse: Strathmore at Lacoka, 7 p.m., Lacombe Barnett Arenas; Red Deer at Innisfail, 7:30, Arena Blue.

Sunday ● Parkland baseball: Innisfail at Eckville, doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. ● Junior B tier 2 lacrosse: Calgary Wranglers at Lacoka, 3 p.m., Lacombe Barnett Arenas; Strathmore at Red Deer, 6:30 p.m., Kinex. ● Junior B tier 1 lacrosse: St. Albert at Red Deer, 4 p.m., Kinex.

Basketball NBA Playoffs THIRD ROUND Conference Finals (Best-of-7)

WESTERN CONFERENCE San Antonio (1) vs. Oklahoma City (2) (San Antonio leads series 2-1) Wednesday’s result San Antonio 112 Oklahoma City 77 Monday’s result San Antonio 122 Oklahoma City 105 Sunday’s game San Antonio 97, Oklahoma City 106 Tuesday, May 27 San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 29 x-Oklahoma City at San Antonio,7 p.m.

Saturday, May 31 x-San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, June 2 x-Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 7 p.m. x — if necessary.

EASTERN CONFERENCE Indiana (1) vs. Miami (2) (Miami leads series 2-1) Saturday’s result Miami 99 Indiana 87 Tuesday’s result Miami 87 Indiana 83 Monday, May 26 Indiana at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 28 Miami at Indiana, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, May 30 x-Indiana at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 1 x-Miami at Indiana, 6:30 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE LEADERS G AB R Tulowitzki Col 48 160 45 Puig LAD 45 175 27 Lucroy Mil 46 175 19 YMolina StL 44 176 21 Utley Phi 44 174 25 CGomez Mil 45 181 32 MaAdams StL 49 185 14 Blackmon Col 49 182 35 SSmith SD 44 142 20 Pagan SF 45 174 23 Home Runs

H 60 61 58 58 57 58 59 58 45 55

69-66-68-74 70-68-70-69 66-70-73-68 67-66-74-70 69-67-68-73 71-67-70-69 70-69-69-69 69-69-69-70

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277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277

BMW PGA Championship Sunday At Wentworth Club (West Course) Virginia Water, England Purse: $6.1 million Yardage: 7,302; Par: 72 Final Rory McIlroy, N. Ireland 68-71-69-66 Shane Lowry, Ireland 64-70-73-68 Thomas Bjorn, Denmark 62-72-67-75 Luke Donald, England 71-67-68-70 Stephen Gallacher, Scotland 70-75-68-66 Simon Dyson, England 69-74-69-67 Marcel Siem, Germany 69-71-72-68 Henrik Stenson, Sweden 68-71-71-70 Thomas Aiken, South Africa 68-72-70-70 Francesco Molinari, Italy 71-74-65-70 Pablo Larrazabal, Spain 69-71-69-71 Alexander Levy, France 71-73-70-67 Martin Kaymer, Germany 68-75-69-69 Chris Doak, Scotland 69-72-69-71 Joost Luiten, Netherlands 70-71-67-73

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274 275 276 276 279 279 280 280 280 280 280 281 281 281 281

LPGA-Airbus Classic MOBILE, Ala. — Scores Sunday at the Airbus Classic, a $1.3 million LPGA Tour event at the 6,584-yard, par-72 Crossings Course at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail:

67-67-69-65 68-66-66-69 65-67-71-67 71-66-66-67 64-67-70-69 67-68-69-67 70-65-71-66 69-67-68-68 66-70-68-68 69-69-69-66 70-68-67-68 70-67-67-69 66-70-66-71 69-68-71-66 72-69-69-66 71-71-66-68 67-70-71-68 71-69-68-68

Senior PGA Championship Saturday At Harbor Shores Golf Course Benton Harbor, Mich.

Purse: TBA ($2 million in 2013) Yardage: 6,852; Par: 71 Third Round Colin Montgomerie Bernhard Langer Marco Dawson Bart Bryant Kiyoshi Murota John Cook David Frost Jay Haas Gary Hallberg Tom Watson

69-69-68 70-68-69 72-72-64 71-67-70 73-65-70 70-72-68 72-69-69 69-71-70 70-70-70 70-68-72

GF GA 21 14 18 12 17 14 16 21 15 14 19 21 11 11 19 21 15 20 9 22

Pt 23 18 18 17 16 14 13 12 11 7

Western Conference GP W L T 13 8 3 2 12 6 0 6 12 5 4 3 14 5 6 3 11 4 2 5 12 2 3 7 9 3 3 3 10 2 4 4 11 2 5 4

GF GA 25 21 23 13 16 15 22 22 18 14 18 20 10 8 10 12 13 20

Pt 26 24 18 18 17 13 12 10 10

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

Friday’s results Kansas City 2 Toronto 2

New York 1 Portland 2 Vancouver 2 Seattle 2 New England 2 D.C. 1 Columbus 2 Chicago 0 Colorado 4 Montreal 1 Salt Lake 0 Dallas 0 Sunday’s results Philadelphia at Los Angeles, 8 p.m.

Houston at San Jose, late Tuesday’s games New York at Kansas City, 6 p.m.

Wednesday’s games Portland at Chivas, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 31 Salt Lake at Seattle, 2 p.m.

Columbus at Toronto, 3 p.m.

Kansas City at D.C., 5 p.m.

New England at Montreal, 5 p.m.

San Jose at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Chivas, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 1 Los Angeles at Chicago, 2 p.m.

Houston at Colorado, 6 p.m.

Vancouver at Portland, 7 p.m.

Lacrosse Pct. .375 .349 .331 .330 .328 .320 .319 .319 .317 .316

Stanton, Miami, 14; Tulowitzki, Colorado, 14; JUpton, Atlanta, 13; AdGonzalez, Los Angeles, 12; Reynolds, Milwaukee, 11; Gattis, Atlanta, 10; CGomez, Milwaukee, 10; Morse, San Francisco, 10; Puig, Los Angeles, 10; Walker, Pittsburgh, 10.

Runs Batted In Stanton, Miami, 47; Puig, Los Angeles, 38; AdGonzalez, Los Angeles, 36; Tulowitzki, Colorado, 36; Blackmon, Colorado, 33; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 33; Morse, San Francisco, 33.

Pitching Wainwright, St. Louis, 8-2; Greinke, Los Angeles, 7-1; Lohse, Milwaukee, 6-1; Simon, Cincinnati, 6-2.

Final Round Jessica Korda, $195,000 Anna Nordqvist, $120,962 Charley Hull, $70,089 Michelle Wie, $70,089 Catriona Matthew, $70,089 Jenny Shin, $44,703 Lexi Thompson, $33,224 Jodi Ewart Shadoff, $33,224 Eun-Hee Ji, $33,224 Brittany Lincicome, $24,139 Belen Mozo, $24,139 So Yeon Ryu, $24,139 Stacy Lewis, $24,139 Chella Choi, $20,398 Carlota Ciganda, $17,748 Paula Creamer, $17,748 Julieta Granada, $17,748 Jennifer Johnson, $17,748

MLS Eastern Conference GP W L T New England 12 7 3 2 Kansas City 12 5 4 3 D.C. 12 5 4 3 Houston 13 5 6 2 Columbus 12 4 4 4 New York 13 3 5 5 Toronto 9 4 4 1 Chicago 11 2 3 6 Philadelphia 13 2 6 5 Montreal 11 1 6 4

Saturday’s results

Tuesday’s Games Colorado at Philadelphia, 5:05 p.m.

Miami at Washington, 5:05 p.m.

Boston at Atlanta, 5:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh at N.Y. Mets, 5:10 p.m.

Baltimore at Milwaukee, 6:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m.

San Diego at Arizona, 7:40 p.m.

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

Chicago Cubs at San Francisco, 8:15 p.m.

Golf PGA-Colonial Sunday At Colonial Country Club Fort Worth, Texas Purse: $6.4 million Yardage: 7,204; Par: 70 Final (x-won on third playoff hole) x-Adam Scott, $1,152,000 71-68-66-66 Jason Dufner, $691,200 67-69-69-66 Freddie Jacobson, $371,200 67-71-67-67 Nicholas Thompson, $371,20069-68-69-66 David Lingmerth, $216,960 72-69-66-66 Ryan Palmer, $216,960 69-69-68-67 John Senden, $216,960 71-68-66-68 Brendon Todd, $216,960 69-69-67-68 David Toms, $216,960 72-66-65-70 Kevin Chappell, $153,600 68-73-63-70 Hideki Matsuyama, $153,600 69-70-64-71 Mic. Thompson, $153,600 73-66-69-66 Jimmy Walker, $153,600 67-68-69-70 Brian Davis, $102,400 68-67-70-70 Graham DeLaet, $102,400 69-70-68-68 Dustin Johnson, $102,400 65-70-74-66 Chris Kirk, $102,400 73-64-67-71 Jordan Spieth, $102,400 67-69-70-69 Chris Stroud, $102,400 70-64-69-72 Bo Van Pelt, $102,400 67-68-70-70 Bud Cauley, $58,453 70-69-69-68 David Hearn, $58,453 67-69-74-66 George McNeill, $58,453 68-72-68-68 Tim Clark, $58,453 67-68-69-72 Bill Haas, $58,453 70-68-69-69 Russell Knox, $58,453 71-70-66-69 Marc Leishman, $58,453 69-68-67-72 Ben Martin, $58,453 70-68-69-69 William McGirt, $58,453 72-67-67-70

Tuesday

● Senior high boys soccer: Olds at Innisfail, Hunting Hills at Lacombe, 4:15 p.m. ● Senior men’s baseball: North Star Sports vs. Lacombe Stone and Granite, 6:30 p.m., Great Chief Park 2.

Parkland baseball: Red Deer at Eckville, 6:45 p.m. ● Women’s fastball: Alberta Kaizen Warriors vs. Badgers, Warriors vs. TNT Athletics, 7 and 8:45 p.m., Great Chief Park 1 and 2; N. Jensen’s Bandits vs.

Red Deer U16 Rage, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park 2; Stettler Heat at Lacombe Physio Shooters, 7 p.m. ● Sunburst baseball: Edmonton Cubs at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m., Great Chief Park. ● Women’s lacrosse: Calgary Cardinals at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m., Innisfail Arena Red. ● Junior B tier 3 lacrosse: Calgary Wranglers at Olds, 7:30 p.m., Sports Complex main.

at Red Deer, 6:30 p.m., Great Chief Park 2.

Parkland baseball: Lacombe at Rocky Mountain House, 6:45 p.m.

Soccer

Houston at Kansas City, 6:10 p.m.

Texas at Minnesota, 6:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m.

Detroit at Oakland, 8:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Seattle, 8:10 p.m.

AMERICAN LEAGUE LEADERS G AB R VMartinez Det 46 175 24 Kinsler Det 46 197 35 Cano Sea 48 188 24 Altuve Hou 50 211 25 MiCabrera Det 46 180 24 AlRamirez CWS 52 199 30 Rios Tex 50 196 22 MeCabrera Tor 50 211 33 Choo Tex 45 155 29 HKendrick LAA 47 188 30

● Senior high girls soccer: Central Alberta Christian at Lindsay Thurber, 4:15 p.m. ● Senior high boys soccer: Lindsay Thurber at Central Alberta Christian, 4:15 p.m., Michener Park. ● Senior men’s baseball: Printing Place vs. Nighthawks, Rays vs. Gary Moe Volkswagen, 6:30 p.m., Great Chief Park 1 and 2.

Wednesday

Rangers 3, Canadiens 2 (OT) First Period 1. NY Rangers, Hagelin 6 (Boyle, McDonagh) 7:18 (sh).

Penalties — Gorges Mtl (holding) 1:37, Miller NYR (interference) 4:09, Pouliot NYR (high-sticking) 7:06, Moore NYR (cross-checking) 9:28.

Second Period 2. Montreal, Bouillon 2 (Desharnais, Bourque) 8:08.

3. NY Rangers, Brassard 5 (Girardi, Lundqvist) 19:04.

Penalties — Markov Mtl (tripping) 1:19, Nash NYR (high-sticking) 2:41, Markov Mtl (roughing) 9:26, Boyle NYR (roughing) 9:26, Boyle NYR (high-sticking) 15:07, Subban Mtl (tripping) 16:50.

Third Period 4. Montreal, Subban 5 (Markov, Desharnais) 2:00 (pp).

Penalties — Moore NYR (tripping) 0:32, Richards NYR (tripping) 2:59.

Overtime 5. NY Rangers, St. Louis 6 (Hagelin, Richards) 6:02.

Penalties — Pouliot NYR (stick holding) 0:30.

Shots on goal Montreal 11 5 8 5 — 29 NY Rangers 9 11 6 3 — 29 Goal — Montreal: Tokarski (LO, 1-2-0); NY Rangers: Lundqvist (W, 11-7-0).

Power plays (goal-chances)Montreal: 1-8; NY Rangers: 0-3.

World Men’s Hockey Championship Scoring Leaders

Today

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NLL Playoffs THIRD ROUND NLL Championship Champions Cup (Two-game Series)

Rochester (E1) vs. Calgary (W2) (Calgary leads series 1-0) Saturday’s result Calgary 10 Rochester 7 Saturday, May 31 Calgary at Rochester, 6 p.m.

Transactions Saturday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Traded LHP Troy Patton to San Diego for C Nick Hundley. Recalled INF Steve Lombardozzi from Norfolk (AL).

BOSTON RED SOX — Placed OF Shane Victorino on the 15-day DL. Recalled OF Daniel Nava from Pawtucket (IL).

HOUSTON ASTROS — Optioned LHP Rudy Owens to Oklahoma City (PCL). Recalled LHP Brett Oberholtzer from Oklahoma City.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Assigned OF Justin Maxwell outright to Omaha (PCL). Sent 2B Omar Infante to Omaha for a rehab assignment.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Optioned INF Efren Navarro to Salt Lake (PCL). Reinstated LHP Sean Burnett from the 15-day DL. SEATTLE MARINERS — Sent OF Logan Morrison and LHP James Paxton to Tacoma (PCL) for a rehab assignment.

TEXAS RANGERS — Sent RHP Tanner Scheppers to Frisco (TL).

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Agreed to terms with RHP Mickey Storey on a minor league contract.

National League COLORADO ROCKIES — Placed 3B Nolan Arenado on the 15-day DL. Recalled INF Josh Rutledge from Colorado Springs (PCL).

MIAMI MARLINS — Placed LHP Brad Hand on the 15-day DL. Recalled LHP Dan Jennings from New Orleans (PCL). Sent RHP Jim Henderson to Huntsville (SL) for a rehab assignment.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Placed RHP Luis Garcia on the 15-day DL. Selected the contract of RHP David Buchanan from Lehigh Valley (IL).

SAN DIEGO PADRES — Selected the contract of RHP Billy Buckner from El Paso (PCL).

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Placed LHP Kevin Siegrist on the 15-day DL. Recalled LHP Sam Freeman from Memphis (PCL).

American Association FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS — Released INF Andy White.

GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS — Released RHP Mike Weatherly. Signed RHP Coleman Stephens and OF Cody Bishop.

LAREDO LEMURS — Signed C Carlos Ramirez.

LINCOLN SALTDOGS — Sold the contract of RHP Eric Brooks to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Frontier League FLORENCE FREEDOM — Signed RHP Greg McDaniel.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MINERS — Signed RHP Scott Weismann. Released RHP Wilson Rivera.

WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS — Sold the contract of RHP Zak Wasserman to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

FOOTBALL National Football League KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Signed DE Dee Ford.

MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed DB Walt Aikens.

Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed DT Quinn Everett, LB Aram Eisho and DB Kamaal McIlwain.

Sunday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Placed 1B Chris Davis on paternity leave. Optioned INF Steve Lombardozzi to Norfolk (IL). Recalled RHP Preston Guilmet from Norfolk.

BOSTON RED SOX — Placed 1B Mike Napoli on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Saturday. Recalled RHP Brandon Workman from Pawtucket (IL).

CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Assigned RHP Frank Francisco outright to Charlotte (IL).

LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Sent 3B Ian Stewart to Salt Lake (PCL) for a rehab assignment.

MINNESOTA TWINS — Assigned OFs Chris Colabella and Chris Hermann to Rochester (IL).

Recalled OFs Josh Willingham and Oswaldo Arcia from Rochester.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Assigned RHP Esmil Rogers outright to Buffalo (IL).

National League CHICAGO CUBS — Agreed to terms with OF/ DH Manny Ramirez on a minor league contract and named him player-coach for Iowa (PCL).

CINCINNATI REDS — Sent RHP Mat Latos to Louisville (IL) for a rehab assignment.

MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Assigned INF Jeff Bianchi outright to Nashville (PCL). Recalled RHP Jimmy Nelson from Huntsville (SL).

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Placed 3B Cody Asche on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Justin De Fratus from Lehigh Valley (IL).

SAN DIEGO PADRES — Designated RHPs Billy Buckner and Blaine Boyer for assignment. Recalled INF/OF Tommy Medica from El Paso (PCL).

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Optioned INF Zach Walters to Syracuse (IL). Reinstated 1B Adam LaRoche from the 15-day DL. American Association AMARILLO SOX — Signed OF Jeremy Williams.

GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS — Released INF Ryan Miller.

GRAND PRAIRIE AIR HOGS — Signed INF Jimmy Mojica.

SIOUX FALLS CANARIES — Released RHP Kaohi Downing.

WINNIPEG GOLDEYES — Signed RHP Jeffrey Stoner.

Can-Am League QUEBEC CAPITALES — Signed INF Samuel Domingue.

B4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Monday, May 26, 2014

Scott wins showdown at Colonial BEATS DUFNER ON THIRD PLAYOFF HOLE TO COMPLETE COMEBACK VICTORY

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FORT WORTH, Texas — Adam Scott was a late entry into Colonial because he wanted to play while ranked No. 1 in the world.

Scott will stay on top after a comeback victory at Hogan’s Alley. He made a 7-foot birdie putt on the third hole of a playoff Sunday to beat Jason Dufner.

“It’s so satisfying in so many ways to get it done,” Scott said.

“It’s a good feeling, and maybe some validation.”

Only days after officially overtaking injured Tiger Woods at No. 1, Scott bogeyed four of his first nine holes in the first round at Colonial.

Midway through his final round, Scott had a double bogey that dropped him three strokes off the lead.

“Maybe added a little pressure for myself, trying to play like a No. 1. But I think the important thing was I realized that didn’t mean playing perfect, and I certainly didn’t play perfect all week,” Scott said.

“But the way you come back and get it done, and I felt like I certainly played like one of the best players in the world out there on the back nine.”

The Australian certainly did in with consecutive birdies in the playoff.

The major champions parred No. 18 to start the playoff before matching birdies at the 17th hole. Dufner, who won the PGA Championship last year, hit his approach pin high on 17 to 4 ½ feet, but 2013 Masters champ Scott drained a 14-foot birdie before Dufner putted.

Dufner, who made a 25-foot birdie putt on No. 18 in regulation, slid a 40-footer past when he and Scott played the

PGA TOUR 18th hole for the second time during the playoff. Scott then made the 7-footer for his 11th PGA Tour victory, 5 ½ weeks after the 33-year-old Scott got married.

“It’s tough to beat him.

He’s a great player. It’s tough to concentrate, he’s so good looking, too,” Dufner said. “I thought maybe I could sneak one in there on 17, but he topped me.”

Scott and Dufner both shot 4-under 66 to finish at 9 under, the highest winning score at Colonial since 1999. They started the final round part of a seven-way tie for 11th place, but only two strokes behind a quartet of leaders.

To stay No. 1 in the world ranking, Scott had to be in the top 13 at Colonial after Henrik Stenson finished in a five-way tie for seventh place in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

The win at Colonial, which came with $1,152,000 and a plaid jacket, made Scott the first player to win all four PGA Tour events in Texas. He is the 15th to win both the Byron Nelson Championship (2008) and the Colonial in the DallasFort Worth area.

The 11th playoff in Colonial history was the first since 2009, and the longest since Jim Colbert beat Fuzzy Zoeller on the sixth extra hole in 1983.

Nicholas Thompson (66) and Freddie Jacobson (67) tied for third at 8 under.

David Toms, in the final group, led at 9 under when he made his turn. But he had three bogeys over the next five holes and finished with a 70.

Toms ended up 7 under with Brendon Todd (68), who last week got his first PGA

Tour victory at the Nelson.

Jimmy Walker, No. 1 in the FedEx Cup standings, shot a 70 was tied for 10th at 6 under.

About 30 minutes after Dufner made his long birdie at No. 18 to get to 9 under, Scott made a closing par after just missing a 31-foot birdie chance that would have wrapped up the victory. It was just less than an hour later when the two went back to No. 18 to start the playoff.

Scott finished about the same time Toms was coming off bogey at the par-3 13th that dropped him two strokes back.

Scott was already 8 under after making a 6-footer at the 406-yard No. 6 hole, his fourth birdie in the round and already with a bogey at the par4 third when he three-putted from 24 feet.

His only other three-putt at Colonial came from 17 feet at the ninth hole, dropping him to 6 under.

“I didn’t want to let this one slip,” Scott said. “As always, a bit of luck involved. And to come out on top is a really satisfying feeling, and hopefully keep No. 1 for at least another week.”

Dufner, who was also second at Colonial two years ago, gave up a stroke when he missed a par putt from less than 3 feet at the straight 615-yard 11th hole.

When his 12-foot birdie chance at the 440-yard 12th hole slid a half-foot past the cup, Dufner stood momentarily and stared at the ball before tapping in his par.

Scott caught up with consecutive birdies on those same holes, pitching to 9 feet at No. 11 before his approach at No. 12 to 4 feet.

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adam Scott celebrates after sinking the winning putt on the 18th hole during the third playoff in the final round of the PGA Colonial golf tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday.

Korda wins Airbus LPGA Classic for second win of the year

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

McIlroy wins BMW PGA Championship by one shot after emotional week

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS VIRGINIA WATER, England — Rory McIlroy put aside the anguish in his private life to win the European Tour’s flagship BMW PGA Championship on Sunday.

The double major winner came from seven shots back at the start of the final round to shoot a 6-under 66 and win by 1 stroke with an overall 14-under 274 on the Wentworth course.

It was McIlroy’s first European Tour success since December 2012 and ends a run of eight second-place finishes in 11 events this season.

Shane Lowry of Ireland came second with a round of 68 for a 13-under 275. Denmark’s Thomas Bjorn (75) shared third place on 12 under with England’s two-time BMW PGA winner Luke Donald (70).

McIlroy’s 12th victory worldwide comes four days after the 25-year old Northern Irishman confirmed the breakdown in his relationship with Danish tennis star Caroline Wozniacki.

McIlroy had been close to tears on Wednesday when talking to the media.

He was still subdued Sunday despite his victory though he hugged his father Gerry and long-time coach Michael Bannon.

“I guess when I got inside the ropes this week, it was a little bit of a release, and I was on my own and doing what I do best, which is playing golf, and that sort of gave me four or five hours of serenity or sanctuary or whatever you want to call it,” McIlroy said.

“I was just focusing on the job at hand which was to play golf and get the ball in the hole in the lowest number of shots possible ... It’s obviously been a week of very mixed emotions, but I’m sitting here looking at this trophy going, ’How the hell, how did it happen this week?’ But it did.”

It was McIlroy’s first success since coming from behind to win December’s Australian Open in Sydney. He heads into next month’s U.S. Open as a

strong contender to win the event for a second time in four years.

“The win at the end of last year in Australia sort of stopped all the questions about equipment and about struggling and slump and all this stuff,” McIlroy said. “But to win here, against a great field, one of the best fields of the year, especially in Europe sort of cements that, and shows where my game is and I’m on the right track again. Hopefully, it won’t be long before I’m contending in majors and having a chance to win those again.”

Lowry went into the last day some five shots behind third round leader Bjorn but found himself in front when Bjorn took a triple bogey 7 at the par four No. 6.

After three birdies in a row from the 10th, Lowry had his own troubles in taking a double bogey at the par four 13th. However, the former Irish Open and Portugal Masters winner regrouped to birdie the 14th and, while he dropped a shot at the next, the 26-year-old Lowry holed a 30-foot birdie at the last to secure second place on his own.

“I’m happy but I know I am going to be sitting in my hotel room tonight and the 13th hole is going to be going through my head,” Lowry said.

The 43-year-old Bjorn went into the last day with history on his side as no player had lost at this European Tour event after leading by five shots.

By the ninth hole Bjorn had forfeited his advantage — taking a bogey at No. 5, triple bogey at the sixth where he failed to get out of a greenside bunker in regulation, and dropping a further shot at the ninth.

The Dane birdied the 12th but was in trouble again with bogeys at Nos. 14 and 15 before birdies at the next two holes in an eventual round of 75.

“It’s a disappointment when you come off the golf course like this,” Bjorn said. “I just didn’t get it right today and I made that massive judgment error on six and that kind of let everybody back into the frame.”

Montgomerie wins Senior PGA Championship, beating Tom Watson by four strokes

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Colin Montgomerie learned something about playing major championship golf at the age of 51 in the Senior PGA Championship at Harbor Shores.

“I learned today to concentrate on me, and possibly I haven’t in the past,” he said Sunday after shooting a 6-under 65 for a four-stroke victory. “We’re always learning and today I concentrated on my own play and could only worry about myself.”

The victory was his first as a senior, his first in seven years and his first in an official event in the United States. He also claimed a senior major in his fifth attempt, something he

didn’t accomplish in 71 majors in his regular tour days. Montgomerie, whose greatest moments in golf have been in Ryder Cup competition, finished at 13-under 261 for his first victory since he took the 2007 European Open for his 31st European Tour title.

Watson also closed with a 65, and Jay Haas and Bernhard Langer tied for third at 7 under. Haas had a 67, and Langer shot 70.

Montgomerie offered some comic relief on the final hole when he pulled his final approach some 20 yards only to get a bounce off the grandstand. The ball rolled to the middle of the green to set up a tap-in par.

“I feel fantastic, really, superb,” he said. “There’s a motto: ’If you fail and fail, you come back and try again.’ I’ve had a couple of failures here in America and close calls, especially in major championships, and it’s great to finally win, never mind a Champions Tour event, but a Senior PGA Championship event.”

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Northern Ireland’s Rory Mcilroy celebrates winning the BMW PGA Championship at the Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Sunday.

MOBILE, Ala. — Jessica Korda won her first LPGA Tour title two years in Australia and opened this season with another victory in the Bahamas.

On Sunday, the 21-year-old Florida got one on her home turf with a back-nine charge in the Airbus LPGA Classic.

“It’s very sweet,” Korda said. “Finally on U.S. soil and somewhat close to Florida. I definitely wish that I could have at least shared it with my parents, but I know that they’re watching. My brother’s playing a tennis tournament right now and my sister’s trying for a U.S. Open qualifier, so we’re kind of scattered all over the place, but I can’t wait to go home and share this with them.”

Korda, whose father, Petr, won the 1998 Australian Open tennis tournament and mother, Regina Raichrtova, also played pro tennis, birdied four of

the final five holes, making a breaking 15-foot birdie putt on the par-4 18th for a 7-under 65 and a one-stroke victory over Anna Nordqvist.

Korda played the back nine in 6-under 30 to finish at 20-under 268 on The Crossings course at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail’s Magnolia Grove complex.

“It just sets up great for my game,” said Korda, who shot 20 under in this event last year and tied for second.

“I can be aggressive. I can read the greens. My confidence just was rising every single day. I just love it here. I love Alabama, I love this golf course, and hopefully we’ll have this tournament for a very, very long time.”

Nordqvist also birdied the 18th and finished with a 69.

Michelle Wie, 18-year-old Charley Hull and 44-year-old Catriona Matthew tied for third at 18 under.

Wie and Hull shot 67, and Matthew had a 69.

RED DEER ADVOCATE Monday, May 26, 2014 B5

Renegades open with lopsided losses

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR Northwest United 10 Renegades 0 Callies 7 Renegades 0 Call it baptism by fire.

The Red Deer Renegades entered their regular-season openers at Edgar Park during the weekend with a roster chock full of first-year Alberta Major Women’s Soccer League players. Considering the first two teams on the Renegades’ slate are perennial league powerhouses, the results were predictable.

The Red Deer squad was also short-handed. Missing in Saturday’s 10-0 loss to Edmonton Northwest United were five starters, including key veterans Paula Dadensky and Adi Moyer. Dadensky, out with a concussion, was the league’s second leading scorer last season, while Moyer, who is nursing a foot injury, is one of the top defensive players in the province.

Combined with the fact many of the players didn’t know each other, it made for a difficult weekend.

“I knew things weren’t going to go that well in the first game when our two centre backs were introducing themselves to each other,” Renegades head coach Paul Morigeau said Sunday, following a 7-0 loss to the Calgary Callies.

“But I thought we got better each half this weekend. We had to play the best team in Edmonton and then the best team in Calgary in our first two games. Today we had about 90 per cent of our team and lot of them were playing their first game at this level,”

While the Renegades failed to hit the scoresheet in either match, Morigeau did like his team’s energy level and willingness to improve.

“They did get better as the games progressed and today for sure we created a lot of good offensive opportunities,” he said. “We’re just not quite there that way. Having Paula here would have really helped. She probably would have put two or three in today based on what we created.

“I always knew this was going to be a tough weekend and we had to prepare the girls for that. But they’re gamers.”

The coach is confident his rookie-laden team will continue to improve and get to the respectable level achieved last season.

“I believe we have the potential to be much better,” he said. “There’s really two levels in this league — you have the Callies and the Edmonton teams and then everyone else.

“Last year we kind of rose above everyone else, but not quite to the next level. I hope we can at least maintain that mid-level this year. We’ll work on it and it will take a lot of work. There are no shortcuts.”

Brenna Crockett led the Callies with three goals Sunday afternoon. Netting singles were Piper Lunan, Ranee Premji, Jordan Smith and Breanne Vernon, while Kristen Barton posted the shutout.

The Renegades return to action June 7 against host Edmonton Victoria, then take on Calgary Foothills the following day at Edgar Park.

Morigeau is hopeful that Dadensky and Moyer will be available for the two games. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate. com

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BRIEF Midget AAA Braves’ early season struggles continue The Red Deer Carstar Braves continue to struggle in the early portion of the NorWest Midget AAA Baseball League season.

The Braves saw their record drop to 0-11 after losing 16-1 and 3-2 to the Spruce Grove White Sox at Great Chief Park Sunday afternoon.

Michael Ozga took the loss in the opener as he allowed 13 runs — five earned — in 2 2/3 innings on seven hits and four walks.

The Braves managed just two hits, including a triple by Dylan Borman.

Borman went the distance in the nightcap, allowing three runs — one earned — on four hits and a walk while striking out five.

Jesse Muirhead and Borman had two hits each.

The Braves next action is Wednesday when they host the Okotoks Dawgs at 6:30 p.m. at Great Chief Park.

Pasula finished 41st at Future Links event MINETT, Ont. — Red Deer golfer Brett Pasula fired a final-round 79 and finished with a 54-hole total of

Photo by ASHLI BARRETT/Advocate staff

Celine Jensen of the Red Deer Renegades is chased by Kelsey Mitchell of the Edmonton Northwest United during AMSL action at the Edgar Athletic Park Saturday afternoon.

240 and alone in 41st place in a CN Future Links junior tournament during the weekend.

Pasula turned in earlier rounds of 77-84.

Winner Sun Kim of L’lle-Perrot, Que., won the tournament with a 212 total.

Snipers won pair of divisions at North American Roller Championships The Red Deer Snipers won both the mite and squirt divisions at the North American Roller Championship qualifier in Sherwood Park during the weekend.

The Snipers White downed the Snipers Camo 8-2 in the squirt A final.

The White team downed the Wheatland Bandits 9-1 in the semifinals while the Camo edged the Sherwood Park Bullfrogs 7-6 in overtime.

In the mite final the Snipers II downed Snipers I 7-5.

Meanwhile the Snipers won bronze in both the peewee and bantam divisions.The peewee B final saw the Snipers down the Cyclones 5-2 while in the bantam B final the Snipers II stopped Snipers I 7-5.

In the Alberta Minor Roller Hockey Association recreation tournament in Red Deer, the U8 Snipers won gold in the tier II division.

The U10 and U12 teams both won bronze.

Bantam AAA Braves lose three straight on weekend The Red Deer Servus Credit Union Braves experienced a dismal bantam AAA baseball weekend, dropping all three games of a tripleheader versus the visiting Spruce Grove White Sox. Hunter Leslie singled and scored on an error to account for the Braves’ lone run in a series-opening 6-1 setback. Andrew MacCuaig worked six innings on the Red Deer mound, allowing four runs on nine hits while walking four batters and fanning two, and Brady Steeves mopped up, giving up two runs on three hits and one walk.

In a 5-1 Game 2 loss, Austin Hammond stroked a pair of singles for the Braves and Darin Foder cracked a run-scoring double. Hammond pitched five innings, allowing five runs on eight hits, and Fodor worked a final scoreless frame while surrendering one hit and issuing one walk.

Hammond also walked one batter and recorded two strikeouts.

Kelsey Lalor contributed a double in a losing cause as the Braves fell 7-1 in Game 3. Zach Olson gave up five runs on six hits and two walks as the Braves’ starting pitcher, with Jack Henley surrendering two runs on three hits and a single walk while working the final two frames.

Olson fanned two batters and Henley had one strikeout.

The Braves return to action Wednesday against the Okotoks Dawgs Black at 6:30 p.m. at Great Chief Park.

LACROSSE The Red Deer Renegades ran their Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League junior B tier 2 record to 5-1 with a pair of weekend victories.

They downed the Calgary Wranglers 15-5 at the Kinex Saturday and stopped the Lacoka Locos 16-14 Sunday.

Nate Bellanger scored five times for the Renegades against the Wranglers with Logan Sinclair and Kane Weik scoring two goals each and singles added by Chase Boswell, Ryan Sverdus, Brady Thudium, Carter Copland Blair, Tucker Kambeitz and Kale Weik.

Lacoka lost to the Calgary Axemen 15-9 Saturday. ● In junior B tier I play, the Red Deer Rampage downed the Okotoks Marauders 19-4 and lost 9-5 to the Calgary Crude.

Davis Reykdal fired five goals and added three assists in the Rampage win, while Ryan Beatson, Pearce Just, Spencer Lee and Dawson Reykdal each sniped a pair. Adding single goals were Cole deGraaf, Adam Ferguson, Connor Hartley, Skylar Sargeant, Devin Sheridan and Brandon Blain, while Just added four assists.

Dawson Reykdal tallied twice against the Crude and Davis Reykdal, Lee and Just also scored. Brendan Machan was in net for both games. ● The Red Deer Rage lost twice in women’s action — 14-1 to the Calgary Drillers and 9-4 to the Calgary Axemen.

Deanna Hume scored twice against the Axemen and had the lone goal against the Drillers. Leah Boucher also had two goals against the Axemen. ● In senior C men’s action, the Blackfalds Silverbacks downed the Airdrie Mohawks 9-7.

Johnson wins first of season at Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CONCORD, N.C. — About the only one not worried about Jimmie Johnson’s victory drought this season was the Sprint Cup defending champion.

After his dominating show this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Johnson gave his competitors plenty to worry about.

Johnson reached Victory Lane for the first time this season at the CocaCola 600, finishing off a dominating week at a track many have called ‘Jimmie’s House.’ “It’s great to win, but believe me, and I promise you, all the hype and all the concern and worry, that was elsewhere. That wasn’t in my head,” Johnson said.

Now, Johnson can think about his record-breaking seventh Cup win at Charlotte, about his 13th straight NASCAR season with a victory or about his fourth 600 victory to trail only Darrell Waltrip’s five in the series’ longest race. And maybe throw a scare into opponents that Johnson’s run at top isn’t over yet.

“They know we are awake,” Johnson said. “Hopefully, the 48 is heading that way and we can give other people something to think about.”

This time, Johnson swept past Matt Kenseth nine laps from the end and was never pressured after that. Johnson earned the pole Thursday night, was strong at practice Saturday and led 165 of 400 laps Sunday.

Kevin Harvick, who led 100 laps, was second. Kenseth finished third with Carl Edwards fourth. Jamie McMurray, the All-Star race winner last weekend at the track, was fifth.

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Driver Jimmie Johnsoon, centre, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup series Coca-Cola 600 auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, in Concord, N.C. Kurt Busch’s attempt at motorsports history ended with 129 laps to go when he blew an engine. Busch finished sixth in the Indianapolis 500, but could not complete the 600 and become just the second racer ever — Tony Stewart was the first — to navigate all 1,100 miles on auto racing’s biggest weekend.

Harvick had won two of the past three 600s and led 100 laps this time.

He fell back in the latter stages as he dealt with car problems and could not

get back to the front.

“We needed a 700-mile race to get back to where we needed to be,” Harvick said.

Brad Keselowski held the lead and appeared to have out-pitted Johnson’s No. 48 group with a final stop 55 laps from the end. But a vibration in the Penske machine sent Keselowski back to the pits and a lap down.

Much of the pre-race attention was centred on whether Busch or points leader Jeff Gordon would make to the

starting line. Busch because of his 850-mile trek South from Indiana and Gordon because of back spasms that cropped up Thursday after qualifying and were still severe enough Saturday for him to leave the track early after just a few laps of practice.

But both were there when the green flag dropped, although Busch’s arrival was far more dramatic with the helicopter circling the track and landing on the infield close to the start-finish line about an hour before the race began.

He received loud cheers and plenty of high-fives from fans and took a seat on the bench where driver introductions were made. As colleagues and competitors made their way up the steps, most made sure to chat up Busch or shake his hand on a job well done.

Busch had a bit of luck to stay on the lead lap, twice earning a lucky dog bid after going a lap down to return among the leaders. He eventually reached the top 10 and was running 16th when smoke started pouring out of his Stewart-Haas Chevrolet and sent him behind the wall and to a 40th-place finish.

“Kind of a shame, kind of symbolizes how it’s been for the Haas Automation team,” Busch said. “We gave it our all with the way we were clawing our way up there.”

The 42-year-old Gordon, a four-time series champion, has dealt with back problems before and his No. 24 team had driver Regan Smith on standby if Gordon couldn’t go.

But if Gordon’s back bothered him during the race, he didn’t show it with his performance. He spent much of the night in the top 10 and was out front until Kenseth passed him on a restart 16 laps from the end. Gordon finished seventh, his ninth top-10 finish in 12 events this year.

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Puck possession key to success

PUCK POSSESSION DURING REGULAR SEASON IS KEY TO PLAYOFF SUCCESS One of the central battlegrounds between the fancy-stat set and hockey traditionalists is “puck possession.”

Most practitioners of hockey analytics believe that puck possession - as measured indirectly by stats that look at shot attempt differential - are powerful predictors of performance. The traditionalists tend to focus more on such things as experience, grit, and other “intangibles.” However, this year has been a big one for demonstrating the value of puck possession. Indeed, the value of possession was very much under the microscope in hockey’s biggest market, as the Leafs tried to put together a successful season despite playing almost all of every game in their own end.

They succeeded for a while - 66 games, to be exact - but, in the end it was too much for them, and Leafhaters were treated to their third dramatic collapse in as many seasons.

This year’s playoffs are also shaping up to be a lesson in the value of possession. Twelve of the top sixteen possession teams made the playoffs, and of the four left, three are who you would expect based on possession stats in the regular season: L.A. was first overall in shot attempt differential, Chicago was second, and the Rangers were sixth.

None of the four teams would have been favourites to make it this far, if

you just looked at the standings.

The power of possession is illustrated even further by examining how individual series have played out.

So far, based on the standings, there have been seven upsets in the 12 series played. But based on possession metrics, only four times has the team with the worse possession stats in the regular season won.

Every team left has beaten somebody ahead of them in the standings, but only Montreal had to beat a team that put up better regular-season possession numbers, and they did that twice. Interestingly, they did it by dominating the possession game in the playoff series.

This year’s playoffs aren’t unusual. Using data from David Johnson’s site, Hockey Analysis, we looked at the probability of winning a playoff series as a function of the differential in the teams’ a) points in the regular season, and b) shot attempts. Since possession data only goes back to the 2007-08 season, this meant we had 102 series to draw upon, including the first two rounds from this year. What we found

was interesting.

First, both the regular season standings and the possession metrics factor into the probability of winning. Each additional point a team had over its opponent in the regular season translates into an increased probability of winning the series of 0.6 percentage points. This is not a particularly big effect, as it means that a team who accumulated 10 more points in the standings is only a 56-44 favourite.

For possession, an advantage of one percentage point during the regular season translates into an increase in the probability of winning of 2.5 percentage points. Although this makes it seem like possession differential is much stronger than point differential, in practical terms, the predictive power is about the same because the spread between two teams’ possession stats is usually much less than the spread of their regular season points.

To give some context, the biggest difference we saw in this year’s playoffs in terms of points was in the AnaheimDallas series. The Ducks amassed 25 more points during the regular season,

Raonic takes French Open opener in straight sets over Nick Kyrgios

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS PARIS — Milos Raonic hopes his recent success on clay leads to a long run at the French Open.

The Canadian star won his opening match at the second Grand Slam of the year on Sunday, beating Australian wildcard Nick Kyrgios 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 to reach the second round.

Raonic, the eighth seed from Thornhill, Ont., needed exactly two hours to advance against one of the game’s rising young stars. He also beat an Australian opponent for the first time at a Grand Slam after losing to Carsten Ball at the 2010 U.S. Open and Lleyton Hewitt at the 2012 Australian Open.

He won on his third match point, sealing victory with a 27th ace.

Raonic, who came to Roland Garros from a Rome semifinal last weekend, finished with 50 winners and 30 unforced errors, breaking on four of ten chances.

“I felt very good, I was able to do the things I wanted to do,” said Raonic, who next plays one of two Czechs, Lukas Rosol of Jiri Vesely.

“In the first round you go in not knowing exactly how things are going to play out.

When it mattered, I was able to put forward the right attitude and the right level of tennis. I’m happy with that.”

Raonic has a career record of 32-23 on clay courts, compared to 100-42 on hard surfaces that don’t deaden his powerful serve. But Raonic had two quarter-final appearances as well as the Rome semifinal in four claycourt tournaments leading up to the French Open. He’s trying to go beyond the third

round at Roland Garros for the first time in his career.

Later Sunday, sixth seed Tomas Berdych beat Canadian qualifier Peter Polansky of Thornhill 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.

Polansky, ranked 137th and playing in only his sixth career singles main draw at a major, last played a Grand Slam at the 2010 US Open.

He was successful on only one of six break points while committing 21 unforced errors with 15 winners.

“It’s good to be back in the main draw of a slam,” said Polansky.

“I played well and enjoyed it. I was hoping to get a better draw, there are a lot of guys I could have beaten today.

“I played well, I just came up a it short. But I take a lot of positives out of the last few weeks. Maybe I have more belief in my game now that I’m older.”

Raonic said that despite heavy conditions in wet Paris, the courts held up well compared to Rome.

“They’re quite similar, though here they can change a little bit more due to the cloud coverage and not really that much sun the last few days,” he said. “The ball wasn’t bouncing as much as it had actually the last days on the outside courts.

The 23-year-old Raonic used his experience against the young Australian, reducing Kyrgios to racket-hurling frustration after breaking immediately after losing serve in the second set.

Raonic began the third set with a break for 2-0, lost it, but again gained the lead 4-2 on his way to victory.

Raonic said that he was having trouble at times on serve, but managed to fight through the problem.

which translates to about a 15 percentage point advantage.

The biggest difference in terms of possession was in the Boston-Montreal series. The Bruins were 5.7 percentage points better in terms of possession, which translates to an increased probability of winning of about 14.25 percentage points. Given the 17 point advantage Boston held in the standings, this was a significant upset.

So what does this mean? First, it underscores the importance of puck possession in the NHL. But perhaps more importantly, it lends a bit of a lie to the saying that teams are as good as the standings say they are.

The Department of Hockey Analytics employs advanced statistical methods and innovative approaches to better understand the game of hockey. Its three founderfs ate Ian Cooper, a lawyer, former playeragent and WhartonBusiness School graduate; Dr. Phil Curry, a professor of economics at the University of Waterloo; and Ijay Palansky, a litigator in Washington, D.C., former high-stakes professional poker player and harvard law School graduate.

Russia downs Finland to win world hockey championship

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Canada’s Milos Raonic serves the ball to Australia’s Nick Kyrgios during the first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Sunday.

“I was getting it together when it mattered, and that’s all I can really ask,” he said.

“There was some moments where I was losing a little bit of concentration on my level, and I was able to put it together when I was in the important moments.”

After answering on-court questions in French, Raonic then said he would tweet a message in the language later. He said he would have the tweet proofed by an expert speaker before broadcasting it to his 143,000 followers.

MINSK, Belarus — Star forwards Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin scored eight minutes apart to lead Russia to a 5-2 victory over Finland in the final of the ice hockey world championship on Sunday for its second title in three years.

With Russian President Vladimir Putin looking on, Ovechkin tied the game at 2-2 in the second period with a backhand and Malkin wristed a shot high into the roof of the net on a power play for the go-ahead goal. Danis Zaripov also scored a goal and added two assists. Viktor Tikhonov and Sergei Shirokov scored a goal each.

Putin watched the game sitting next to Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko in the stands, as the Russian team gained a measure of redemption following a painful loss to Finland in the quarterfinals of the Sochi Olympics just three months ago.

“It’s great to win it,” forward Nikolai Kulyomin said. “We were all coming here to win. The Russian team is always playing to win.”

The worlds was the first major competition for new Russia coach Oleg Znarok, who has been tasked with reviving the team after the Sochi let-down.

Znarok was suspended for the final, however, after making a cut-throat gesture toward Sweden’s assistant coach in the semifinals.

His team cruised through this tournament from the start, winning all its 10 games. The Russians scored the most goals of any team (42) and concede the least (10).

“I think winning the silver is an accomplishment,” Finland’s Tuukka Mantyla said. “It was awesome to win something.”

Earlier, Sweden beat the Czech Republic 3-0 to claim the bronze.

“We came here to win the gold,” Lindstrom said. “That was our goal.

But the competition is very, very hard, and all in all it was a pretty good tournament for us.”

Federer cruises past Lacko and into second round at French Open

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS — Roger Federer’s 4-yearold twins, Myla and Riva, hung in there for about 20 minutes Sunday in his guest box at Court Philippe Chatrier, long enough to see Daddy take control of his French Open match.

Federer’s first victory as a father of four — he had been 0-1 since Leo and Lenny joined the world — contained little drama. Federer swept the last five games of the opening set, won 36 of 43 service points in the first two sets, and eliminated 87th-ranked Lukas Lacko of Slovakia 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the second round at Roland Garros.

“My personal life, as we know, it’s all great,” the fourth-seeded Federer said. “So I’m happy the family is here.”

Sunday’s win was the 2009 champion’s 59th in a French Open match, ty-

ing him with Rafael Nadal for the most in history. Nadal, who’s won eight titles here, gets a chance to nudge ahead Monday, when he’ll play his first-round match against American wild-card entry Robby Ginepri.

“Rafa is the favourite” to win the tournament, Federer proclaimed, saying Novak Djokovic comes next in the pecking order, “and then the rest (of us); it’s very clear.”

In Lacko, Federer was facing a guy who’s lost 11 matches in a row on clay, and 14 of 20 first-round Grand Slam matches, so there probably wasn’t much reason for the 17-time major champion to worry.

And yet, Federer explained, he did experience “those hints of fear, you know — maybe yesterday, maybe this morning at one point — just for like five seconds: ’Oh, I really hope I don’t have to pack my bags today.”’

No such problems, of course. Federer kept Lacko on the defensive by serve-and-volleying occasionally and taking 16 of 20 points at the net. Still, Lacko wasn’t ready to declare Federer capable of winning another major.

Other winners on a cloudy — but dry — Day 1 at the only Grand Slam event that starts on Sunday included No. 6 Tomas Berdych, who wore a flower-print shirt during his match and a track suit with his name on the sleeves and legs afterward; No. 8 Milos Raonic, who got past the youngest man in the draw, 19-year-old Nick Kyrgios; 10thseeded American John Isner; No. 13 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga; and No. 22 Jerzy Janowicz, who beat Victor Estrella Burgos, the first man from the Dominican Republic at a major tournament since 1956.

Defending women’s champion Serena Williams and her older sister, No.

29 Venus, moved closer to a possible third-round meeting. Other women advancing: No. 3 Agnieszka Radwanska, who weathered seven consecutive service breaks at the start before taking the last nine games; No. 8 Angelique Kerber; No. 14 Carla Suarez Navarro; and No. 31 Daniela Hantuchova. The only seeded player to lose was No. 25 Kaia Kanepi of Estonia. Francesca Schiavone, the French Open champion in 2010 and runner-up in 2011 but now ranked only 53rd, was beaten 6-3, 6-3 by 71st-ranked Ajla Tomljanovic of Croatia.

When Federer departed the main stadium, Serena Williams entered and had about the same amount of difficulty, beating 130th-ranked French wildcard entry Alize Lim 6-2, 6-1. Across the grounds at Court Suzanne Lenglen, Venus defeated 17-year-old Belinda Bencic of Switzerland 6-4, 6-1.

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Ibaka leads Thunder past Spurs to cut series lead to 2-1

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Thunder 106 Spurs 97 OKLAHOMA CITY — Serge Ibaka pointed to the sky, soaking in the cheers from the adoring home crowd moments before coming out of a game that just a few days earlier, he never imagined he could play.

He scored 15 points in a dramatic return from what was thought to be a season-ending left calf strain, helping the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 106-97 on Sunday night in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals.

Ibaka started after missing the first two games of the series. The Thunder originally said he would miss the rest of the playoffs, but changed course Friday. His presence helped the Thunder dominate and cut the Spurs’ lead in the series to 2-1.

Oklahoma City coach Scott Brooks took Ibaka out with 3:17 remaining and the Thunder ahead by 20.

“When you talk about a teammate, that’s everything you want in a teammate,” Thunder forward Kevin Durant said. “I gained so much more respect for Serge for sacrificing himself for the team. Regardless of what happened tonight, that’s something you want beside you.”

Ibaka made six of seven shots and was a threat that gave Durant and Russell Westbrook relief. Westbrook had 26 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and Durant added 25 points and 10 rebounds.

On defence, Ibaka was a strong physical presence who blocked and altered shots and used his still formidable mobility to close out on shooters.

He had seven rebounds, four blocks and a seemingly endless amount of energy.

“Serge has put so much work in throughout the season that missing a couple of days didn’t hurt him,” Westbrook said. “Tonight, he jumped right back into where he was.”

Manu Ginobili scored 23 points and Tim Duncan added 16 points and eight rebounds for the Spurs. Game 4 is Tuesday night at Oklahoma City.

The Thunder outrebounded the Spurs 52-36 after losing the battle of the boards in the first two games. San

Antonio, which shot at least 50 per cent in the first two games, shot just 40 per cent on Sunday night. The first two games looked like a layup drill for the Spurs. This time, they were forced to reset numerous times. The passes were not as quick or as easy.

“I was very disappointed that we didn’t come out with more of a foot in the neck sort of attitude,” San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said. “They killed us on the boards, they beat us in 50-50 balls and that’s very disappointing to me.”

San Antonio won Game 2 112-77, leaving the Thunder humiliated.

“I knew that we were a better team than losing by 30,” Brooks said. “It’s not us. It was us that night, but we’re a much better team than that. I have a lot of respect for San Antonio, but they’re not that much better than us.”

Things were different from the start with Ibaka’s return. Brooks also inserted speedy Reggie Jackson into the starting lineup in Thabo Sefolosha’s place. Jackson finished with 15 points.

“We bounced back tonight. We always talk about that bounce-back ability and we had that tonight,” Brooks said.

The crowd roared when Ibaka’s name was announced during pregame introductions, and it got even louder when he started playing. He had eight points, three rebounds and two blocks in just over six minutes of play in the first quarter.

Twice in the final minute of the first half, Ginobili hit 3-pointers, and both times, Westbrook answered with a 3-pointer. The last one, with 0.6 seconds left, gave the Thunder a 57-53 lead. Oklahoma City shot 56 per cent in the first half but turned the ball over 12 times. Ginobili had 20 points and made 5 of 7 3-pointers before the break to keep the Spurs close.

Oklahoma City extended its lead to 83-76 at the end of the third quarter.

A runner by Durant, then a 3-pointer

by Caron Butler pushed the Thunder lead to 90-76 with just over 10 minutes to play.

“Hopefully we realize that if we’re not intense, not very sharp and don’t hustle like crazy, we’re not going to win here,” Ginobili said. “They showed us reality. Hopefully we react in game four and play a much better game.”

Eugenie Bouchard beats Pliskova to win Nuremberg Cup to get momentum ahead of French Open

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS NUREMBERG, Germany — Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard has captured her first WTA title.

The 20-year-old from Montreal defeated Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 on Saturday to win the Nuremberg Cup title.

Bouchard didn’t lose a set en route to the final, and then needed less than 30 minutes to win the first set Saturday, losing just four points on serve.

She ran into trouble in the second, leading 4-2 before Pliskova reeled off four straight games to force a decisive third set.

Bouchard, playing in only her second WTA final, is the first Canadian to win a WTA singles titles since Aleksandra Wozniak, who was crowned champion in Stanford in 2008.

The Canadian, who reached the semifinals of the Australian Open, is

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Byron Smith wins Rex Hospital Open for Web.com Tour title RALEIGH, N.C. — Byron Smith won the Rex Hospital Open on Sunday for his first Web.com Tour title, closing with a 5-under 66 for a four-stroke victory The 33-year-old Smith finished at 16-under 268 at TPC Wakefield Plantation and earned $112,500 to jump from

ranked No. 19 in the world but was the second seed this week because of the absence of many of the world’s top women. The victory will boost Bouchard to a new career-high ranking on Monday headed into the French Open.

“I’m really excited, of course, second Grand Slam of the year and I think I’ve had great preparation,” said Bouchard at centre court after Sunday’s match.

“This week has really helped me get ready and I’m looking forward to playing some great tennis.”

Pliskova, who upset top-seeded Angelique Kerber of Germany in the quarter-finals, was playing her second final of the year and was seeking her second career title after Kuala Lumpur in 2013.

Bouchard will travel to Roland Garros where she’ll take on Shahar Peer of Israel in her first-round French Open match.

66th to 10th on the money list with $139,061.

“This means everything. It’s a long time coming,” said the 33-year-old Smith, who was on the Pepperdine golf team for two years but never played in a tournament during days as a philosophy major. “They say golf is a game of mostly failures and I’ve had plenty of that. This is what makes it all worth it.

It’s amazing. It’s the biggest moment in my golf career up to this point by far.”

Smith bogeyed the par-4 18th after birdieing Nos. 11, 12, 14 and 15 and parring Nos. 16-17. He shot a 63 on Saturday for a share of the third-round lead with Hunter Haas and Harold Varner III.

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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant blocks a shot by San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker in the second quarter of Game 3 of an NBA basketball playoff series in the Western Conference finals, Sunday, in Oklahoma City.

MIAMI — In the 2011 NBA Finals, LeBron James spent too much time for his liking talking about his purported rivalry with an easily excitable guard named Stevenson.

There’s a new rival now.

His name sounds the same. Different spelling, though.

Back then, it was Dallas’ DeShawn Stevenson. In these Eastern Conference finals, it’s Indiana’s Lance Stephenson in the foil role. James sees the obvious parallels but isn’t interested in stoking the fires — especially with the Heat leading the Pacers 2-1 heading into Monday night’s Game 4, one that could allow Miami to put a stranglehold on the series.

“Winning the game is more important,” James said. “I understand what the main goal is.”

Still, it seems fair to say that Stephenson and James got each other going often in Game 3. When the Pacers finished practice Sunday, Stephenson talked about how he enjoys ruffling the four-time MVP’s feathers.

“To me, I think it’s a sign of weakness,” Stephenson said. “He never used to say anything to me. I always used to be the one who said, ’I’m going to do something to get you mad.’ Now he’s trying to do it to me. So I feel like it’s a weakness. I feel like I’m doing something right because I’m getting under his skin, but I’ve definitely got to keep stepping up to the plate and be more aggressive when he does that.”

The way Stephenson sees it, it’s a little-brother vs. big-brother sort of scenario.

That’s precisely the analogy Pacers coach Frank Vogel broke out on Sunday when talking to his team. Indiana was ousted by Miami in the 2012 playoffs, again in the 2013 playoffs, and now needs to beat the Heat in three of the next four games to avoid that same fate this year.

“The little brother spends his whole life getting beat up by the big brother, getting beaten in sports, sporting events, 1-on-1 basketball and whatnot,” Vogel said. “All those years of getting beat up builds him up to the point where he ultimately takes on the big brother.”

So in Game 4, the Pacers will take

on the big brother Heat again — with the knowledge that a 3-1 deficit could be especially dire given how good the Heat have proven to be when they get a close-out opportunity.

No, Monday isn’t a must-win for Indiana.

But it probably ranks fairly close to that.

“We’re pretty upbeat,” Pacers forward David West said. “We don’t get down on ourselves. The next game is a different game.”

Miami is essentially saying the same sorts of things. The Heat are up 2-1, and surely understand that if it wasn’t for some late-game rallying they could be in a 3-0 hole.

Indiana has led for nearly 99 of the 144 minutes played so far in this series, or about 69 per cent of the time. Miami has led for just under 37 minutes, or about 26 per cent. Somehow, it’s the Heat in control after three games.

Go figure.

“Ultimately, you just have to find a way,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said.

“Our guys, the last two games, it’s been very competitive, very close. Our better basketball has been at the end. What we’re looking for is more consistency.”

Miami’s first-quarter numbers in this series: An average of 19 points on 45 per cent shooting.

Miami’s fourth-quarter numbers in this series: An average of 26 points on 53 per cent shooting.

The finish flourishes have been needed, too.

“Yeah, we haven’t played our best game,” James said. “They probably feel the same way. We haven’t started how we want to, how we need to. So we think our best basketball is yet to come.”

Ray Allen gave Miami 16 big points off the bench in Game 3, all in the second half, and that was enough to give James and Dwyane Wade — who combined for 49 on 18 for 30 shooting — the extra help needed to get the Heat over the top and help them erase what was a 15-point deficit.

Stephenson blamed Indiana’s turnovers, and the Heat turned 19 of those into 26 points.

So on that point, Stephenson and James probably agree. Everything else, probably not so much, but James wasn’t looking to escalate any verbal jousting match Sunday.

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A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 30, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to the Penhold and District Library, Box 675, Penhold, AB T0M 1R0 or to the Whisker Rescue Society, P.O. Box 27138, Plaza Post Office, Red Deer, AB T4N 6X8. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.reddeerfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to RED DEER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer.

Phone (403) 347-3319.

MCKINNON Ronald Burgess July 17, 1926 - May 1, 2014 Ronald McKinnon passed away peacefully in hospital at Chilliwack, B.C. May 1. Ron was born in Red Deer July 17, 1926 to Port and Grace (Bower) McKinnon. He was raised in Clearview district, attended Olds College then worked pipeline over much of Canada and the US. He ended his working career in Red Deer. Ron was a very handy type and did machinery repairs for friends and neighbors. There wasn’t much he could not turn his hand to.

He was a good gardener and especially appreciated trees.

Ron is survived by his daughter Irene (Ron) Wilen, step daughter Sharon (Dave) Cherry, and step son Gordon (Pat) Samuel in B.C., his granddaughter Amanda (Jonathan) Willick, three great-granddaughters, Chelsea, Brooklyn and Charlotte in California, two brothers, Jim (Barbara) of Calgary, Hugh (May) of Penhold, many nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends. Ron was predeceased by his parents and his ex-wife (Dora ). Ron was laid to rest in Horn Hill Cemetery.

Memorial service will be held at 1 pm, Jun. 7th, at the Penhold Community Church.

ARNOLD Velma Jean May 16, 2014 Velma was born in Nanton, Alberta on December 2, 1924, the youngest of 4 children.

She served in the army at headquarters in Ottawa during WWII. After the war Velma married Layton and they farmed a few miles northwest of Nanton until 1961. They moved to Wainwright, Edmonton and finally settled in Red Deer in 1973. They were married 56 years until Layton’s passing in 2002. Mom was always singing or humming and as a young woman was vocalist at many weddings and funerals.

She was a joyful, easy going, friendly person and made close lifelong friends everywhere she lived. Mom will be greatly missed by her sister, Dora, her sons Ross (Carol), and Ken (Jo), grandchildren, Erin, Steven (Jackie), Natalie and Zain, great grandchildren, Tyler and Parker, and many nieces and nephews. Velma’s memorial will be at the Red Deer Legion, 2810 Bremner Avenue, May 31, 2014 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choosing.

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The shining star in our family has become the brightest light in the galaxy!

“Captain Sprech and Pretty Lil” together again at last and forever in our hearts!

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SPRECHER Lillian Oct. 7, 1927 - May 19, 2014

Our precious Lillian Sprecher (nee Resta) passed away on Monday, May 19th, 2014, at the age of 86 years. Predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Alfred Walter Sprecher (in July 2001), Lillian was born in Rimbey on October 7, 1927, and grew up on the family farm(s) in the Rimbey area. She was born with a great thirst for knowledge and a love of books that kept her admirably “sharp as a tack” right to the end. Known to her family as Gramma, she was a voracious reader who could carry on a detailed conversation or debate with any person young or old - usually with a twinkle in her eye and the final word! When she wasn’t reading, Gramma loved working in her yard and just three days before her death she was still happily digging away. She was an astute business woman, an avid crafter, and a true example of a life-long learner. She was loved and respected for her sharp wit, extreme generosity and willingness to help anyone who needed it. There was always room at her table for an extra person or two. She loved her family unconditionally and was there whenever we needed her. Her memory will be cherished and she will be deeply missed by her son Wayne Sprecher (Mavis) of Grande Cache; daughters Connie Wiseman (Wayne) of Red Deer, Marilyn Berg (Ron) of Calgary and Linda Jones (Randy Giesbrecht) of Red Deer. Gramma cherished any time that she could spend with her grandchildren Gary, Delaine (Jeremy), Lauren (Trevor), David (Rachel), Andrew (Stephanie), Cora, Sara and Ryan. She also loved spending time with her great grandchildren Tyson, Carmen, Kaitlyn, Ryker, Gavin, Kaidyn, Kylie and Kreuz. Her four surviving brothers Henry Resta (Helen), Donald Resta (Pat), Jim Resta (Vickie) and Dennis Resta as well as her surviving sister Marcie Lines also deeply feel her loss. Gramma made friends wherever she went and we know she leaves behind many people who will miss her dearly.

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EAST 40TH PUB SPECIALS Meatball Monday Rib Night Tuesday & Saturday’s Wing Night Wednesday Shrimp Night Thursday

HANSON Eugene 1933 - 2014 Mr. Eugene Lorrie ‘Gene’ Hanson of Red Deer, Alberta passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at the age of 81 years. Gene was born on January 13, 1933 in Ryder, North Dakota.

At the age of two, he relocated to Mossbank, Saskatchewan; where he lived until he joined the CPR in 1951. Gene met his sweetheart Raeona in 1954, and they were married in 1956. After leaving the CPR, Gene owned the grocery store in Torquay, Saskatchewan for thirteen years. In 1977, they relocated to Red Deer, where Gene worked for Southland Corp. for twenty years. Gene tried retirement for three years and then joined National Oilwell for another five years. He has been retired ever since. Gene’s family was number one and when he wasn’t doing things for others; he would relax and read a good book. He will be greatly missed. Gene will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Raeona Hanson, his son, Doug (Cindy) Hanson of Kelowna, British Columbia; his daughter, Lorna (Ron) Abbott of Leduc County, Alberta, his granddaughter, Shera-Lee (Brendan) LaBuc and great grandson, Hunter LaBuc, as well as one brother, Lyle (Fyrne) Hanson of Mossbank, Saskatchewan.

He was predeceased by his son, Terry, mother, Grace Woods, Father, Henry Hanson, two step-fathers, Willie Peterson and Bill Woods, two brothers, Mervin and Glenn, and sisterin-law, Marion. A Memorial Service in Gene’s honor will be held at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. If desired, Memorial Donations in Gene’s honor may be made directly to the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation, Attention: ICU, 3942 - 50A Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 4E7 or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta at www.heartandstroke.ab.ca.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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BAIK Helen 1966-2014 Helen Joan Baik of Sylvan Lake, passed away on May 22, 2014 at the age of 47 years. She will be dearly missed by her husband Mike and cherished daughter Brooklyn of Sylvan Lake; mother Lucy Idzi of Calgary; sister Anna Idzi of Calgary; mother-in-law Elsie Baik of Red Deer; sister-in-law Karen (Danny) Pellerin of Halifax, NS. Helen is predeceased by her father Adam and fatherin-law Ed. A special thank you to the Red Deer Hospice, Unit 32 and Cancer Unit of Red Deer Regional Hospital and all the doctors and nurses who cared for Helen through this journey and to AMA Travel for their continued support. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5508-48A Ave. Red Deer, AB. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Red Deer Hospice, 99 Arnot Ave., Red Deer, AB. Condolences may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of arrangements.

Phone: 403.782.3366 or 403.843.3388 “A Caring Family, Caring for Families”

MIDDAG Anton (Tony) July 7, 1930 - May 21, 2014 Tony was born July 7, 1930 in Nijverdal, The Netherlands, and passed away peacefully May 21, 2014 at Lacombe Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents Johan and Gezina Middag, his beloved wife Henny, two brothers and one sister and one grandson Jeffry Bos. Tony attended school in Nijverdal, and immigrated to Canada at the age of 23 to start a new life there; leaving family and friends behind. He married Hendrika Kranenborg on September 10, 1954. They began their life together and started a family in Red Deer AB. In 1968 they moved to Lacombe where they raised their 5 children. He is survived by his children: Ina (Brian) Jackson, John (Kim) Middag, Shirley (John) Hiemstra, Allen Middag and Pat (Darrel) Johnston, 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

A celebration of Tony’s life will be held Monday, May 26th, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 5704-51 Avenue, Lacombe Alberta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to World Renew Canada. 3475 Mainway, STN LCD 1, Burlington, ON L7R 3Y8.. Condolences may be made through www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of arrangements. Phone: 403.782.3366 or 403.843.3388 “A Caring Family, Caring for Families”

LOST APRIL 1 - Lincoln CAR KEYS in Lacombe.

403-347-8596 if found LOST: BLACK MINIATURE CHNAUZER in Inglewood.

His name is Royce, Please call 403-872-0936

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KEYS FOUND at Community Garage Sale in Sylvan Lake at Lighthouse Pointe Condominium behind Walmart, on Friday 16th.

Please call 403-887-4762 to identify.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-347-8650 COCAINE ANONYMOUS 403-396-8298

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Caregivers/ Aides

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LIVE-IN Caregiver for 3 children (5, 3 & 1 yrs). 44 hrs/wk, $1760/mo. Childcare, light housekeeping, Room & board $315/mo.

Call Emma 403-307-6264 LIVE-IN Caregiver for senior with disability Rocky area.

Call 403-846-5558 or email dsbauer@telus.net

Mon - Fri - NO evenings, weekends,†or stats.

Providing home support/ companionship for seniors.

Great†job for mature and/or semi-retired adults.

Must enjoy working with seniors, be dependable, provide clear Criminal Record Check, have a vehicle & be willing to drive within a 50km radius of the city (mileage pd).

Experience an asset.

Competitive wages, Med./Dent. Benefits avail.

Fax resume to: 403-346-4100 or email to: rdhelpinghands@gmail.com Deadline to apply: June 6th, 2014

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ANNOUNCEMENT 309-3300

A baby’s Smile can warm your heart...

Remember their special celebrations

First steps, first words, first birthday.

CELEBRATIONS everyday

Love, Mom & Dad

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NEW HELPING HANDS POSITION OPEN!!

PERM. P/T:

Email: classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

Happy 1st Birthday!

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VISIONS Country Gospel, Sat. May 31 at 7 pm. Pine Lake Hub. Tickets at the door or phone 403 773 2270. Proceeds to Rick Hansen Foundation.

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P/T BOOKKEEPER required to work in office near Bentley 2-3 days per week, flexible hours.

Experience with Simply Accounting is required.

Please send resume to kingdom3@telus.net , fax (403) 748-4613 or phone (403) 748-2647.

Dental

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F/T DENTAL RECEPTIONIST REQ’D IMMED. Blackfalds Dental Centre.

No evenings, No weekends.

Fax resume 403-885-5764 or Email: contact @blackfaldsdentistry.ca

REG. Dental Hygienist for F/T Maternity Leave starting June 1 May lead to P/T Perm.

Must be flexible with hours.

Apply to Healthy Smiles Fax resume attn. Corinne or Chrissy 403-347-2133 or email: healthysmiles4life@ hotmail.com

Hair Stylists

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WE are looking for a F/T or P/T journeyman (60% commission with ticket) or apprentice hairstylist for busy family salon in Lacombe. Great wages and benefits packages.

Bring resume to Hairapy at Lacombe Center Mall

RED DEER ADVOCATE Monday, May 26, 2014 B9

Legal Assistants required immediately for the following two positions: • •

Real Estate conveyancing Corporate Commercial

Firm is prepared to train a candidate who has experience in some but not all aspects of the position.

Please submit your resume by mail, email or fax to: Gerig Hamilton Neeland LLP ATTN: Ian D. Milne 501, 4901 - 48 Street Red Deer AB T4N 6M4 FAX 403.343.6522 Email: info@ghnlawyers.ca Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

Oilfield

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in Red Deer currently seeking experienced

SERVICE RIG

Oilwell Cementing Supervisors With a minimum of two years’ experience specifically as a supervisor in Oilwell Cementing; and at least five years in the industry. Must know Cementing Operations thoroughly from planning of job through execution; possess strong leadership and customer services skills. You must be able to travel during a 15/6 shift rotation. If you believe that you are a good fit and would like to be part of a growing, innovative, Oil & Gas Services Company, please submit your resume and a current drivers abstract via email to opportunities@ encorressi.com or fax to (403) 358-5469

NOW HIRING Well Testing Personnel Experienced Supervisors & Operators Must have valid applicable tickets Email: lstouffer@ testalta.com

$2500 Bonus Every 100 days Oil & Gas Well Testing Night Foremen, Experienced/ Inexperienced Junior Day/Night Operators Must have H2S, First Aid, valid driver’s license.

Pre-employment Drug screening Competitive Wages.

Benefit Package Please submit resume with references to: apply@wespro.ca or by fax to (403) 783-8004 Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted

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.

OIL & GAS OPERATOR

Engineer / Designer

A busy manufacturing oilfield company is looking for a full time Mechanical must have all necessary Engineer/Designer. valid tickets for the position This position will involve being applied for. the design and product Bearspaw offers a development of Oilfield very competitive salary Equipment. Duties will and benefits package include the design of along with a steady equipment using 3D CAD, work schedule. shop testing prototypes and Please submit resumes: support to manufacturing Attn: Human Resources for existing products.

Email: This positions requires hr@bearspawpet.com individuals with a strong Fax: (403) 258-3197 or mechanical aptitude.

Mail to: Suite 5309, SolidWorks experience is 333-96 Ave. NE an asset. Individuals with Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 creativity, attention to detail and an interest in Tired of Standing? working with equipment Find something to sit on are preferred. in Classifieds Starting wage is based on knowledge and†experience.

Looking for a place Only eligible candidates to live? will be contacted.

Take a tour through the Send Resumes to: resume CLASSIFIEDS @nexusengineering.ca or fax 403.347.3393 Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale Restaurant/ in Classifieds Locally based, home every night! Qualified applicants

SILVERSTREAM PRODUCTION Smaller testing company accepting resumes for all positions. Forward resume to: silverstreamoffice @gmail.com CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

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SOAP Stories is seeking 5 F/T - P/T Beauty Treatment O/P, selling soap & bath products $14.55/hr. + bonus & comm. Beauty cert. req’d. Location Parkland Mall - 4747 67th St. Red Deer. email premierjobrdbto@ gmail.com

StoreSmart Self-Storage is now hiring for the following positions!

Assistant Manager (Full Time)

Customer Service Rep (Part Time) For job descriptions and how to apply, go to www.StoreSmart.ca/jobs.

No phone calls please.

Trades

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BRICAR CONTRACTING now hiring Heavy Equipment Operators & Skid Steer Operators Send resumes to: office@bricar.ca or fax 403-347-6296

GRILLER’S Steak House in Rocky Mtn. House is looking for Cook’s. Wage $15-$20./hr. dependant on exp. Submit resume to: grillersbanquets@ gmail.com or fax to 403-845-7469

RAMADA INN & SUITES

F/T COMMERCIAL GLAZIER

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Trades

STAIR MANUFACTURER Req’s F/T workers to build stairs in Red Deer shop.

MUST HAVE basic carpentry skills. Salary based on skill level. Benefits avail. Apply in person at 100, 7491 Edgar Industrial Bend. email: earl707@telus.net. and/or fax 403-347-7913 TAR-IFIC Construction is currently seeking an individual who is mechanically inclined to work on road culvert repairs. Must have a valid Class 5 license.

Excellent benefit package.

Home every night.

Fax 403-340-1246 or email resume to tarific@telusplanet.net.

TAR-IFIC Construction is currently seeking a bobcat or mini-excavator operator.

Class 3 license an asset.

Excellent benefit package.

Home every night.

Fax 403-340-1246 or email resume to tarific@telusplanet.net.

Truckers/ Drivers

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CENTRAL AB based trucking company requires

Owner Operators & Company Drivers

in AB. Home the odd night. req`s Permanent Journeyman & apprentices Weekends off. Late model ROOM ATTENDANTS We offer competitive tractor pref. 403-586-4558 Attendants. Exp. not nec. wages. Full benefits after will train. Approx. 35 - 40 CLASS 1 or 3 drivers req’d 90 days. Must have valid hrs/wk. Rate: $12.75 for moving equipment. drivers licence. Email resume $14/hr. Duties incl’d but Resumes to be dropped off to: d.generationglass not limited to: vacuuming, at Key Towing. 4083-78 St. @platinum.ca dusting, washing floors, Cres. Red Deer. or Fax: 403-886-5224 making beds, empty trash, or Call 403-886-5221 CLASS 3 DRIVERS disinfecting & cleaning w/airbrake endorsement bathrooms. Performance needed immed. for waste & based bonus program. recycling. Email resume Must be fluent with verbal with a min. of 2 references l& written English, be to: canpak@xplornet.ca physically fit. Applicants may apply in person at GREAT 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer T4P 3T5 or fax 403-342-4433 OPPORTUNITY or email: info@ramadareddeer.com

Afternoon Shifts for CNC Lead Hand / Supervisor and Operators

TR3 Energy is at the forefront of reclamation and remediation in the oil & gas industry

Requirements: Valid Driver’s License H2S Alive Standard First Aid WHIMIS and/or CSTS or PST Pre-Access A&D Testing Ground Disturbance Level 11 Please e-mail or fax your resume to: hr@tr3energy.com Fax: (403) 294-9323 www.tr3energy.com

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DRIVER/SALES Canwest Propane, an affiliate of Gibson Energy, is the industry leader in providing propane supply, distribution, equipment and related services to customers across Western Canada.

Nexus Engineering The Tap House Pub & Grill is currently looking for req’s full and part time Afternoon shift cooks. Apply with resume Lead hand/supervisor and at 1927 Gaetz Avenue operators.

MAIN JOB between 2-5 pm.

Duties include, ensuring We are seeking to hire TASKS AND production flow on Mazak permanent Driver/Sales C.N.C lathe and mills, RESPONSIBILITIES Sales & for the Red Deer area. trouble shooting, min 1 years experience as Distributors Oversee the production Qualifications Required: a lead hand/supervisor process; ensure that all * Valid Class 3 license with in a machine shop. standard operations GRATIAE is seeking air ticket We offer competitive wages, * Valid delivery and safety procedures and policies 5 Retails Sales reps company paid benefits and are adhered to and that selling skin & body care courses; Emergency a RRSP matching plan. the highest of quality is products in Parkland Mall First Aid, WHMIS and Please forward resumes maintained.

4747 67th St. Red Deer, TDG are required to: resume Supervise product $12.10/hr + bonus & comm. although training @nexusengineering.ca delivery, ensuring all F/T - P/T No Exp. Req’d. is available products are delivered in Email resumes: * Propane-related LABOURERS a timely and efficient gratiaereddeersr@ experience is an asset manner. gmail.com NEEDED!! * Oilfield experience is Evaluate and maintain Currently accepting an asset appropriate levels resumes for upcoming work of inventory for both in the Joffre Area.

Canwest Propane ingredients and We offer high rates, offers a competitive store stock. benefits and have an compensation package Analyze branch financial abundance of work. statements and prepare Will provide training.

Interested candidates Is looking for F/T annual operational Please forward resumes to are invited to apply SALESPERSON. Mon. - Fri. budgets. james@local1111.com via our website 8-5.

Job requirements will Work closely with all or fax to 403-243-2587. www.gibsons.com/careers be: quoting jobs, dealing functional levels of or by Fax at 403-346-0595 with walk in clients, phone Head Office.

PAINTER F/T sales, scheduling and DRIVERS for furniture Manage and develop Commercial/Residential customer service. Very moving company, class 5 personnel.

Brush/Roll Application. competitive wages and required (5 tons), local & We offer competitive Exp. req’d. Vehicle req’d. benefit package. Fax long distance. Competitive wages and employee Contact Drew at CCL resumes to: 403-343-1325 wages. Apply in person. benefits.

403-596-1829 6630 71 St. Bay 7 If you are interested in this SOAP Stories is seeking 5 Red Deer. 403-347-8841 role, please apply by June retail sales reps. Selling soap 6th 2014. E-mail: & bath products. $12.10 hr F/T TRUCK drivers req’d. hr@emf-nutrition.com + bonus & commission.

Minimum Class 5 with air Mail: 715 Marion Street F/T & P/T. No exp. req’d. and clean abstract. Exp. Winnipeg, MB R2J 0K6 Parkland Mall 4747 67 St. preferred. In person to Key Fax: Red Deer. email resume to Pressure Control Towing 4083-78 St. Cres.

(204)233-7245 premierjobrd@gmail.com Red Deer.

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Professionals

The right candidate is punctual, can work independently and is computer savvy. You must be a quick learner.

Experience with ADP and/or CTWIZARD is preferred but not required.

CIVIL PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR

We are a growing construction company that requires an additional Civil Project Manager/Estimator for our office located in Blackfalds.

pk@southsidereddeer.com.

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Accounting experience would be an asset. Our company offers competitive wages and excellent benefits.

If you think you can be an asset to the Southside family then please contact us with your resume via:

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The successful candidate will have experience in earthworks, municipal infrastructure, highway or underground utilities construction. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, be proficient in Microsoft programs, written correspondence and plan reading. CET Accreditation is an asset.

Pidherney’s offers competitive wages and benefits, as well as RRSP matching.

Please forward resumés to: hr@pidherneys.com or fax to 403-845-5370 Attention: Charles MacDonald, in confidence.

Technician Nexus is currently seeking a mechanical individual to perform assembly & testing of all BOP’s and Pressure Control Equipment. Duties include heavy lifting, manual labour, operating forklift and overtime as necessary. We offer a competitive wage, benefits and RRSP plan.

Experience is not mandatory, but a definite asset. Email resume to resume@ nexusengineering.ca

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CASH CASINO will be holding a TRAINING SESSION FOR

Casino Games Dealer starting June 1 - 24, Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. Cost is $50.

Upon completing and passing training full and part time positions available immediately.

Must be able to obtain a security clearance from local RCMP. Knowledge of Cribbage and Poker an asset.

Please contact Amanda 403 346-3339

DISPATCHER REQ’D. Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential.

Verbal and written communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295

FAMILY owned and operated since 1974, Trail Appliances is one of the leading independent appliance retailers in Western Canada.

Trail offers excellent training & a competitive compensation & benefit plan.

We are currently looking to expand our workforce at our Red Deer location 2823 Bremner Ave.

Service Coordinator Customer Service Rep. P/T & F/T Trail is always looking for people who want opportunities to grow, take initiative and work well within a team environment.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with Trail Appliances, please submit your resume and cover letter stating the position you are applying for to: reddeerjobs @trail-appliances.com or by fax: (403)342-7168.

We thank all interested applicants; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Security checks will be conducted on successful candidates.

LOOKING for flexible local job in your city/town? $17 guaranteed base pay, cust. sales/service, experience not necessary, training provided, conditions exist.

Visit www.work4students.ca or call 403-755-6711 to APPLY

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GAETZ SOUTH F/T MEAT CUTTER F/T PRODUCE CLERK Full benefits, staff incentives. Apply within.

GAETZ SOUTH P/T FRONT END STAFF Staff incentives.

Apply within.

LANDSCAPERS req’d, needs exp. in landscaping construction.

Ph: 403-506-8929 or fax to: 403-886-5814 PEST CONTROL TECHS REQ’D. cpest@shaw.ca Call 403-373-6182 SORTERS & FORKLIFT / SKID STEER OPERATOR with tickets. Safety background essential. Ability to work independently for Red Deer Recycling Facility.

Email resume to canpak@xplornet.ca

STERITECH a leading commercial pest prevention company in North America, is seeking a Pest Rote Professional to provide pest prevention services to commercial clients on the assigned route in Red Deer.

Base pay + bonus potential, benefits, profit sharing, & company vehicle.

Apply @ www.steritech.com/careers 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.

SWAMPERS F/T needed immediately for a fast growing waste & recycling company.

Heavy lifting involved (driver’s helper) position.

Reliability essential. Own transportation required.

Please email resumes to canpak@xplornet.ca

Advocate Opportunities ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For morning delivery of the ADVOCATE Delivery by 6:30 a.m.

6 days/week in: GLENDALE

UPPER FAIRVIEW Call Joanne 403-314-4308 for more info

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Class 1 Operators to haul clean fluids for the Oil & Gas Industry. Home every night, company benefits with exceptional pay structure. Must be able to work on their own with minimal supervision.

Compensation based on experience. Fax resume w/all tickets and current drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fluidexperts.com Is looking for experienced

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IMMIDIATE OPENINGS Sylvan Lake. Bed Truck Drivers & swampers req’d.

Safety bonus program, top wages and benefits.

Email resume: tom@roncooilfield.ca or fax: 403-887-4892

FLUID Experts Ltd.

Fluid Experts Ltd.

SEEKS CONCRETE FINISHERS For residential & commercial work in the Red Deer area.

-Excellent rate of pay -Benefit packages Send Resume to: apply@pmcl1964.ca or Fax Resume to 403-342-1549

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Truckers/ Drivers

CLEANERS F/T Comm/ Res, physically fit, $14/hr.

Reply to: Ascent Cleaning Services RR4, Box 4, Site 3 Lacombe, AB T4L 2N4

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Southside Dodge is looking for a new full-time team member to join our great staff!

Sales & Distributors

Sales & Distributors

BUSY Heavy Duty suspension & alignment shop looking for Journeyman or 3rd to 4th year apprentice Heavy Duty or Automotive Technician. Great hours: M-F 8 to 5 Full benefit package!

Competitive wages! Submit your resume to dmalign@telus.net

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Heavy Equipment Operators & Labourers

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Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking exp’d FLOORHANDS & DERRICK HANDS

Bearspaw currently has a position in our Stettler field operations for an intermediate oil and gas operator. Applicants Professionals must have experience as a heavy duty mechanic or OPERATIONS journeyman instrument MANAGER mechanic and possess Red Deer, Alberta strong mechanical skills, Reporting to the General be quick learners, motivated and hard working and live Manager, the Operations Manager will be a selfor be willing to relocate motivated and highly within a 20 minute commute organized individual. to workplace location. This This is a pivotal position position offers a challenging work environment, attractive requiring an individual with benefits with competitive sound business sense and strong leadership skills, pay and significant room coupled with an eye for for promotion. detail and overall cost Please submit resumes control experience. It will appeal to a “take charge” Attn: Human Resources individual able to bring the email:kwolokoff@ ability and past operations bearspawpet.com management experience Fax 403-252-9719 the position requires.

Mail: Suite 5309 333 96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3

We are currently recruiting for:

IMMIDIATE OPENINGS Sylvan Lake. Bed Truck Drivers & swampers req’d.

Safety bonus program, top wages and benefits.

Email resume: tom@roncooilfield.ca or fax: 403-887-4892 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

810

Encore Subsurface Solutions

You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

Professionals

to start immed.

Experience in fluid hauling and oil field fluid products would be an asset.

Good Verbal, Writing, Texting and Computer skills are a must.

Company vehicle is negotiable, benefits, above avg. salary and great atmosphere.

Clean Class 1 drivers license c/w abstract.

Completed Basic Training Courses.

Fax Resume w/all tickets and Driver’s Abstract to 403-346-3112 or email to roger@fluidexperts.com

DO YOU WANT YOUR AD TO BE READ BY 100,000 Potential Buyers???

TRY Central Alberta LIFE SERVING CENTRAL ALBERTA RURAL REGION

CALL 309-3300

ACCOUNTING

LEGAL ASSISTANTS

800

LEGAL

780

Oilfield

BE JOB READY IN 6 TO 12 MONTHS

Call (403) 347-6676 2965 Bremner Avenue @AlbertaAOL

academyoflearning.ab.ca

TECHNOLOGY

Legal

800

BUSINESS

ARAMARK at (Dow Prentiss Plant) about 20-25 minutes out of Red Deer needs hardworking, reliable, honest person w/drivers license, to work during shut down, $14/hr.

Fax resume w/ref’s to 403-885-7006 Attn: Val Black

Oilfield

HEALTHCARE

770

402944E27

Janitorial

Advocate Opportunities CARRIERS NEEDED FOR FLYERS, FRIDAY FORWARD & EXPRESS

3 days per week, no weekends ROUTES IN:

ANDERS AREA Allsop Drive, Alton Street, & Atkins Close also Allison Cres. also Archer & Austin Drive MORRISROE AREA McLean St. SUNNYBROOK AREA 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 **********************

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B10 RED DEER ADVOCATE Monday, May 26, 2014 Firewood

CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery 3 days per week.

NO WEEKENDS!!

JOHNSTONE CROSSING Jenner Cres. & Judd Close.

MUSTANG ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK Gray Drive & Gaibraith Street also 69 Street & 63 Ave Call Joanne 403-314-4308 for more info

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stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

1530

Auctions

Huge Antique Estate Auction Police Bikes June 1 @ 10 am For info view www.cherryhillauction.com 403-342-2514

1540

Bicycles

Police Bike Auction June 1 @ 10 am For info view www.cherryhillauction.com 403-342-2514

1590

Clothing

MEN’S GREEN Coverall, Large Tall, $15.

403-347-5316

EquipmentHeavy

1630

TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, office, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.

1660

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood Spruce & Pine - Split 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 CAMP Fire wood, dry poplar $50 for 1/2 ton truck load. (approx. 4 truck loads) $150. takes ALL. Must pick up.

403-782-7439

LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346 Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275

Garden Supplies

1680

15’ LAUREL LEAF WILLOW 6-8’ NORTHWEST POPLAR & BROOK POPLAR Beautiful trees. You dig.

Please phone 403-302-1919 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 EDGING Blocks, red scalloped concrete, reg. $2.49 $1. ea. approx. 75.

Call or text 403-348-1236 LAWN Mower, Craftsman Self propelled. $125.

403-347-5955 LAWNMOWER, 19”, side bag, $50.

Tuned & ready to go.

403-347-5873 PRUNNING snips, extendable handle, $25.; spring tooth rake, $5.; drain spade, $18; 25 rebars, 4-5’ lengths, all for $25.; 6 metal tree or shrub stakes, various lengths, all for $6.; garden bow rake, $8.; hoe, $8.; 2 dandelion rakes, $8. ea.; longhand spade, $9.; cultivator (5 tooth) $10.; tamping rod, heavy metal, $8.

403-314-2026 ROTOTILLER 3 H.P. 21”.

Runs great. $100.

403-347-5873

Health & Beauty

1700

WHEEL CHAIR, Jet 3 electric, new batteries, serviced. Asking $2000.

403-348-1109

Household Appliances

1710

DEEP FREEZE, 10 cu. ft. $75. 403-346-4926

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Household Appliances

1710

WHIRLPOOL energy saver washer & dryer pair. Exc. cond. $600 obo. 403-347-8349

1720

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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.

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1830

WANTED Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

PS1 + 7 games $50; Game Boy + 1 game, $60; Sony surround speakers, $80. 403-782-3847 PSP60 + 9 games, $100.

403-782-3847

Jewellery

1750

Cats

WE are moving and have to part with our “Princess” We are looking for a good home for this short hair, tortoise shell that has been spayed. She is very affectionate and friendly within the confines of a quiet home She comes with food dish, water bowl, cat tree and liter box. Call 403-887-0499 if interested.

Sporting Goods

1860

$500.00 reward for lost engagement ring. A CAR SPORTS rack for 3 stunning 3 carat black bikes, $30. 403-346-0674, emerald cut diamond with 392-5657 1 carat round diamonds on sides, size 8. Was last GOLF Clubs, set of right seen in Rocky Mountain on handed and set of left Thursday afternoon May handed with carts. $30.

8th at Forbidden Tans. each set. one extra cart Please contact Natasha $10. 403-346-4926 844-2496, 895 -5222, 8951447 natasha.

TENT w/screenporch atghostkeeper@gmail.com tached $100 403-986-2849

Misc. for Sale

1760

16’ x 2’ ALUMINUM ladder $45 403-346-5745 20 QUART roasting oven $20; 19.2 volt cordless variable spd. reversible drill, $45; Craftsman spiral cutting saw $50, Coleman propane lantern $10; Dremel Scroll Saw $75.

403-347-2603 ANTIQUE double pedestal desk, $100.

BAMBOO glass top patio table, 4 matching chairs & shelf unit, $100 obo.

403-347-8349 CHAIN LINK DOG PEN. 5’ wide, 15’ long, 6’ high.

With gate. Asking $150.

403-877-2424 KEROSENE lantern $15; Craftsman seat for riding mower, $25.; 2 African violets $3. ea.; tent & fly, light weight, 3 persons $55.; 2 air mattresses $15. ea.; galvanized laundry tub, $15.; tent & fly 6 lb. backpacker, $25.

403-342-7460

Travel Packages

1900

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

Wanted To Buy

1930

WANTED: Small electric lawnmower with a cord.

403-346-4811

Items To Give Away

1940

QUART JARS TO GIVE AWAY. 403-347-5316

* Adults * Youths * Seniors *

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AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

Horses

2140

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

wheels

5030

4020

ADULT 2 BDRM. spacious suites 3 appls., heat/water incld., Oriole Park.

403-342-4923 Mike AVAIL. IMMED. large 2 bdrm. in clean quiet adult building, near downtown Co-Op, no pets, 403-348-7445 GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm. apartments, avail. immed, rent $875 403-596-6000 LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

MORRISROE MANOR

1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed.

Adult bldg. N/S No pets 403-596-2444

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets.

403-596-2444

3090

2190

3110

SLEEPING BAG, $10.

LARGE COOLER & Thermal Jug, $12.

CALGARY Olympic Wine Glasses, $8.

ALSO QUART JARS TO GIVE AWAY. 403-347-5316

WEBER GAS BBQ Platinum Series.

Perfect working cond. $125. 403-350-9029

3010

3160

Storage Space

KING OF THE ROAD RV STORAGE, 24hr video security, pavement to site, on hwy.

2, 10 mi. North of Red Deer, pull-throughs avail.

403-782-7775 Start your career!

See Help Wanted

3190

Find the right fit.

Daily the Advocate publishes advertisements from companies, corporations and associations from across Canada seeking personnel for long term placements.

CENTRAL ALBERTA’S DAILY NEWSPAPER

OLDER MOBILE HOME on own lot in Halkirk, addition, deck, interior reno’d, stove, washer, dryer. $15,000 obo.

A must see! Possibility of down payment rent to own.

780-583-2380

4130

Cottages/Resort Property

SANDY COVE RESORT, Pine Lake

Locally owned and family operated

Motorcycles

4160

Pinnacle Estates (Blackfalds) You build or bring your own builder. Terms avail.

403-304-5555

5080

1981 SX1100 Special, Yamaha $200. obo 403-346-0674, 392-5657 Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

Fifth Wheels

2006 25’ JAYCO rear kitchen, slide, elec. jack, like new cond. $13,500 403-304-9347

5130

Tent Trailers

2001 COLEMAN, Tacoma, 2 kings, sleeps 6-8, equalizer hitch, $4900. obo Call or text 403-348-1236

5180

5110

5190

Auto Wreckers

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

Vehicles Wanted To Buy

5200

RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal.

We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. AMVIC APPROVED. 403-396-7519

5240

Misc.

Automotive

$crap Vehicle Disposal $ervice 403-302-1848

2007 FLEETWOOD

FREE removal of scrap vehicles. Will pay cash for some. 403-304-7585

Regal, 355RL. Exc. cond., 1 owner, Loaded, lots of extras. $32,500.00 obo.

Daryl (403)256-0025 Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICES

6010

SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE NOTICE of SALE Goods will be sold by online Auction at ibid4storage.com on Monday June 9, 2014 for Sentinel Self-Storage, 5433-47 Street, Red Deer, Alberta to satisfy outstanding charges for storage rental incurred by the following:

Mason Falls Anthony Thibert Myrna Town Amber McCanna

Jim (James) Wallington Amanda Fox Rachael Fick

Bids will be accepted from MONDAY June 9, 2014 to WEDNESDAY June 11, 2014.

Lake front lots for full ownership titles & season lot rentals.

Cheapest in the area, $3000.

Call 306-402-7776 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

Lots For Sale

2007 STARCRAFT, 30’, slide, solar, air, walkaround bed, sleeps 6, rear kitchen. $15,000. O.B.O. 403-358-6765

If interested in bidding, for more info and to view units, register at:

www.ibid4storage.com Dated in the City of Edmonton, in the Province of Alberta this 16 day of May 2014, Sentinel Self-Storage Corp., #1970, 10123 – 99 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3H1

CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300 classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

MOUNTVIEW

CONSIDERING A CAREER CHANGE?

4070

5120

Holiday Trailers

wegotservices

3020

3 bdrm. house, main floor, 5 appls., fenced yard, large deck, rent $1550 incl. all utils. $900 s.d. Avail.

July 1. 403-304-5337

Farms/ Land

4090

You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

OLDER 1 bdrm. smaller house, large lot, Penhold. $850/mo. 403-886-5342, 403-357-7817

Houses/ Duplexes

4040

EXCLUSIVE LUXURY RIVERFRONT CONDOS FOR SALE in Downtown Red Deer.

Call Renee at 403-314-1687 for Inquiries.

Manufactured Homes

rentals

Acreages/ Farms

Condos/ Townhouses

2000 SQ.FT. OFFICE, 4836 51 Street.

BUSH quarter minutes Parking is avail. $2400/mo. from Battle Lake & Pigeon 403-343-9300 Lake, access road from Looking for a new pet? west to east across the quarter, 2 miles from paveCheck out Classifieds to ment 403-704-9840 find the purrfect pet.

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SKILL saw, 7 1/4”, $20; Reversible drill 3/8” Skill $15; gas lawn mower, $30; bar & 2 bar stools, $50; 2 ton hydraulic jack, $12; 109 piece drill set, new in box, $20. 403-887-4981

www.laebon.com

2006 37’ DAY DREAMER

by Cedar Creek. 3 slides.

Luxury Coach. E/H disc brakes, hydraulic landing legs and rear levelers. Air ride hitch, reverse osmosis water system, painted. $39,500. See @ 5 Roland St. Red Deer 403-347-4896

MICHELIN TIRES, all season, Set of 4 , 215/60R/16, $100. for set.

403-346-0674, Cell 392-5657

Near Coronation Park & Trails Lovely 1484 sq.ft. 2 storey 1/2 duplex In Woodlea 3 bdrms. up, 4 bath, Bsmt. newly developed.

Dble. garage. Fenced back yard on creek.

Hardwood floors.

Quick possession.

Walk to work downtown.

Was $349,900 Now $339,900 Agent selected 403-396-5516 cell or Mon-Wed 314-4318

5110

Fifth Wheels

Tires, Parts Acces.

MUST SELL

AVAIL June 1, fully furn bdrm for rent. Student or Working NEW CONDO M only.†Call 403-396-2468. 1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $192,000. 403-588-2550 Central Alberta’s Largest Classifieds Car Lot in Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

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New Home. 1335 sq.ft. bi-level, 24x23 att. garage.

403-588-2550

Laebon Homes 346-7273

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1217 sq.ft. duplex.

4 bdrm., $191,900.

403-588-2550

MOVING must sell cheap!

Wall unit, some doors & drawers 49”w x 50”h $25, wall unit 52 1/2”w x Grain, Feed 58 1/2”h $25, arborite table top 33Wx42L for deck (sol- Hay Mobile id) $20, 4 white resin chairs $4/ea. or all for $12, TIMOTHY & Brome square Lot bales, great for horses, apsm. table 23”Wx 33”L, prox. 60 lbs. put up dry rounded ends $4, skill saw PADS $450/mo. and covered, $5/bale in metal box, new blade Brand new park in Lacombe. $20, 2 drawer metal file Sylvan area. 403-887-2798 Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., cabinet, hanging files, 2 bath. As Low as $75,000. locks, black $15, hose reel Down payment $4000. Call & 100’ hose $20, grinder at anytime. 403-588-8820 with stone Classifieds...costs so little $10 403-358-7678 Saves you so much!

ROTOTILLER 3 H.P. 21”.

Runs great. $100.

LAWNMOWER, CLASSIFICATIONS 19”, side bag, $50.

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 Tuned & ready to go.

WANTED • 3250-3390 403-347-5873

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homes

MUST SELL

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

PARKING - 2 stalls, 4914-46 St. RD. 403-346-5885

Phone 403-314-4316

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1810

Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

Phone 403-314-4316

SEIBEL PROPERTY

wegot

3060

MASSAGE TABLE - folds for storage, $100 obo.

STUDENTS DESK, complete w/carousel, $50.

403-347-8349

Papers arrive at your home and are ready to deliver.

SMALL oxygen acetylene regulator set, $45; 2 electric steam irons, $5. ea.; 1 car vacuum cleaner, $5.; electric yard master gas trimmer, $25.

403-887-4981

3030

Condos/ Townhouses

4010

LAST one! Blackfoot Medicine Man’s shield 18 x 36” $75 403-347-7405

Six days per week.

Delivery by 6:30 a.m.

1760

www.seibelprperty.com Ph: 403-304-7576 or 403-347-7545 CLASSIFICATIONS CLASSIFICATIONS 6 locations in Red Deer Household ~ Halman Heights 4000-4190 5000-5300 Furnishings ~ Riverfront Estates ~ Westpark COFFE table, octagon with Realtors ~ Kitson Close 2 end tables, glass tops. ~ Kyte & Kelloway Cres.

Cars & Services $75.; Chesterfield, ~ Holmes St. flowered pastels, $100.

S.D. $1000 good cond. Best offer on 2008 HONDA Civic SI. White, Rent $1195 to $1445 both. 403-346-4926 2 dr., 6 spd. 92,000 km.

3 bdrm. townhouses, $13,500. 403-396-6033 COFFEE Table, country 1.5 bath, 4 & 5 appls., blinds, rustic square, opens both lrg. balconies, absolutely sides. $75. Call or text no pets. N/S, no utils. incl.

403-348-1236 VERMONT CASTINGS References required.

GAS BBQ DRESSERS, Oak look, Something for Everyone long dresser w/hutch, Works great. 403-343-7389 Everyday in Classifieds chest dresser, low 3 drawWINE MAKING SOUTHWOOD PARK er dresser, 2 end tables, CARBOYS (Large) 3110-47TH Avenue, desk w/hutch. $300. obo.

HERE TO HELP $15/ea.

403-350-9029 2007 CHEV Aveo. 80,000 km.

2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, Call or text 403-348-1236 & HERE TO SERVE $4950. 403-348-1382 generously sized, 1 1/2 WINE Rack Chrome, holds Call GORD ING at baths, fenced yards, 12 bottles; $10; Lagostina RE/MAX real estate 2003 DODGE SX20 loaded full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Pressure cooker, 7 L, central alberta 403-341-9995 safetied 403-352-6995 Sorry no pets. easylock closing system, gord.ing@remax.net www.greatapartments.ca 1994 Chrysler Intrepid 4 dr. Red, $100.; 1 quilt 72” x 56” clean. 126,000 km 348-2999 light weight, $15.; 3 fancy Houses KING SIZE BOX SPRING, brackets 8 1/2 x 10”, $6/pr.

Looking for a place Coleman cooler, $15.; For Sale Suites Must sell. $35. to live? wooden western boot jack, Call 403-350-9660 Take a tour through the $15. 403-314-2026 CUSTOM BUILT CLASSIFIEDS 1 BDRM. $765; N/S, no pets, ROLL-OUT Chesterfield NEW HOMES no partiers 403-346-1458 bed, with Sealy mattress. by Mason Martin Homes Exc. shape. SOLD. Glider Pets & 2 BDRM lower unit at Kyle, 403-588-2550 rocker, $20. magazine Supplies 5910-55 Ave., security rack, oak, $5. wood bookFREE Weekly list of cameras, laundry on site, case, $10.; antique private parking to over 40 properties for sale w/details, CHAIN LINK DOG PEN. wooden high chair, $40.; prices, address, owner’s tenants w/good references, 5’ wide, 15’ long, 6’ high. antique dining room phone #, etc. 342-7355 quiet lifestyles, excellent With gate. Asking $150. wooden chair. $15; Help-U-Sell of Red Deer rental history. Rent/S.D. 403-877-2424 403-309-3475 www.homesreddeer.com is $1100. Ph: 403-341-4627

INNISFAIL RED DEER ADVOCATE

Misc. for Sale

355258B6

Advocate Opportunities

Accounting

1010

Contractors

1100

INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS DALE’S Home Reno’s Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. Free estimates for all your with oilfield service reno needs. 403-506-4301 companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351

Eavestroughing

Cleaning

1070

GENTLE VINYL SIDING CLEANING. Pricing packages available.

Free quotes. 403-506-4822

Contractors

1100

BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542

CONCRETE???

We’ll do it all...

Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197 or CRAFTMASTER Masonry Brick and stone. 40 exp.

Wood fired Ovens. For all your Masonry needs, Call Jim 250-212-5141 jim@craft-master.ca FENCES & DECKS 403-352-4034

1130

EVESTROUGH / WINDOW CLEANING. 403-506-4822 VELOX EAVESTROUGH Cleaning & Repairs.

Reasonable rates. 340-9368

Massage Therapy

1280

FANTASY MASSAGE

International ladies

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

Painters/ Decorators

1310

JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

Free Est. 403-872-8888

Seniors’ Services

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. TOO MUCH STUFF? Pampering at its Let Classifieds Escorts BEST! help you sell it.

403-986-6686 Catering exclusively to the Come in and see Window needs of men with physical why we are the talk Cleaning challenges. 587-877-7399 of the town.

TAHNEE 392-0891 *BUSTY* INDEPENDENT w/own car www.viimassage.biz WINDOW CLEANING

1165

1420

Handyman Services

1200

ATT’N: Are you looking for help on small jobs around the house or renovate your bathroom, painting or flooring, or cutting small trees?

Call James 403-341-0617 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Misc.

Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL Property clean up 340-8666

outside/inside. Free quotes.

403-506-4822

Yard Care

1430

JUNK/TREE REMOVAL, CENTRAL PEST CONTROL LTD. Comm/res. Yard/Care 403-358-1614 Locally owned. BBB member.

ROTOTILLING, 403-373-6182 cpest@shaw.ca power raking, aerating & Start your career! grass cutting. Reasonable rates. 403-341-4745 See Help Wanted

RED DEER ADVOCATE Monday, May 26, 2014 B11

Rosberg goes wire to wire at Monaco GP TAKES F1 LEAD FROM MERCEDES TEAMMATE HAMILTON AS THEIR RIFT DEEPENS ON AND OFF THE TRACK

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MONACO — The rivalry between Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton for the Formula One title is turning into a full-blown scrap — both on and off the track.

Rosberg won the Monaco Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday to take the championship lead back from Hamilton, who won the previous four races but was left infuriated by Rosberg’s sudden and late accident the day before in qualifying.

The win was a fifth straight 1-2 finish for Mercedes, which has swept all six races this season, but that’s the only type of harmony in the team. Tension is building, with Hamilton appearing unhappy before, during and after the race.

“It’s a fierce battle between me and Nico and will continue that way,” he said. “I’m going to keep my head up and keep pushing.”

Rosberg drew his teammate’s ire in qualifying when his late error led to a yellow flag and ended Hamilton’s chances of beating his time with a final flying lap.

Rosberg denied that he caused the incident intentionally and he was cleared of any wrongdoing by race stewards.

He went on to clinch his second victory of the season and fifth of his career, repeating his maiden GP win from pole here in Monaco last year. He leads Hamilton by four points in the drivers’ standings, 122-118. Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso, who was fourth, is already 57 points behind Hamilton.

“It’s a special win, definitely, because Lewis has had the momentum with results,” Rosberg said.

He finished 9.2 seconds ahead of Hamilton, who was 0.4 faster than Daniel Ricciardo’s Red Bull. Four-time defending champion Sebastian Vettel’s frustrating season with Red Bull continued as he abandoned the race on lap eight with a power unit failure.

Hamilton and Rosberg raced each other in their junior karting days, but they did not appear to shake hands after the race, and Hamilton looked visibly tense in the post-match race conference as he sat next to Rosberg.

He revealed that he and Rosberg had not even been in the post-qualifying debriefing together on Saturday.

“Nico did his big debrief before I got there, which is not what we normally do,” Hamilton said. “Fortunately the engineers wrote down what Nico

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg of Germany leads with Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain behind, during the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday. said.”

Even at the drivers’ pre-race parade they were at opposite ends of the circuit, and now they have six months left together until the end of the season, starting with the Canadian GP in two weeks’ time.

Hamilton said after the race that he “drove fairly all weekend,” which sounded like a veiled swipe at Rosberg.

During the race, a tense Hamilton snapped back at his team when told that Ricciardo was closing on him.

“I don’t care about Ricciardo, what’s the gap to Nico?” Hamilton said.

Hamilton would certainly have attacked more on another track. But overtaking on Monaco’s tight and narrow 78-lap circuit — which has the slowest average speed — is so tough that 10 of the past 11 winners came

from pole. The exception was Hamilton in 2008, the year he won the title.

Hamilton had sparked the escalation in the rivalry with Rosberg when he questioned his teammate’s hunger on Thursday as he compared their different childhoods. Rosberg is the son of former F1 driver Keke Rosberg.

“I come from a not-great place in Stevenage and lived on a couch in my dad’s apartment, and Nico grew up in Monaco with jets and hotels and boats,” Hamilton said on Thursday.

“If I were to come here believing that Nico is hungrier than me then I might as well go home.”

Later, Hamilton explained what he’d meant.

“I said what gives me the hunger is where I grew up, in comparison to where Nico grew up,” he said. “I was striving to come to live (in Monaco). I

used to travel around with Nico on his dad’s plane, I used to go on his boat, (in) his house. That gave me the desire to want that.”

The race itself was also eventful as eight drivers failed to finish.

The safety car came out on lap one after Sergio Perez was bumped off the track by his former teammate Jenson Button’s McLaren at the Mirabeau turn.

The safety car came out again on lap 26 when German driver Adrian Sutil’s Sauber went into the barriers on the run down to the chicane. Mercedes took the opportunity to pit both their cars, and Hamilton seemed unhappy with the timing.

“We should have pitted on that lap (before),” he said.

“But I knew you wouldn’t call me in, guys.”

Dillashaw upsets Barao with dominant performance UFC 173

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LAS VEGAS — TJ Dillashaw pulled off a stunning upset, dominating bantamweight champion Renan Barao until the fight was stopped at 2:26 of the fifth round at UFC 173 on Saturday night.

“I’ve dreamed it for so long, it’s unbelievable,” Dillashaw said. “If you can dream it, it can happen.”

Dillashaw, a 9-1 underdog entering the fight, ended Barao’s 35-fight unbeaten streak.

“Barao is the best in the world in my eyes,” Dillashaw said. “I had to bring

my ‘A’ game to become the champion.”

The challenger utilized excellent footwork to attack from different angles, finding his range early and limiting the damage Barao was able to inflict.

Dillashaw (11-2) landed a hard overhand right in the second that hurt Barao, and nearly had him finished just before the end of the round. He maintained control throughout the next two rounds, switching between southpaw and orthodox stances while peppering Barao with a barrage of punches.

Dillashaw was well on his way to victory when he landed a left kick to Barao’s head midway through the final round. Barao (34-2-1) fell to the mat and Dillashaw quickly followed with punches, forcing referee Herb Dean to stop the fight.

“That’s who I am, I’m aggressive,” Dillashaw said.

In the co-main event, fourth-ranked Daniel Cormier dominated MMA great Dan Henderson (30-12), winning with a rear naked choke in the third round.

Cormier (15-0) is expected to challenge for the light heavyweight title and called out champion Jon Jones.

“Jones, you can’t run from me forever,” Cormier said.

“If I decide to take Jon Jones down 100 times, I’ll take him down 100 times.

I’m coming!”

Jones is set to fight Alexander Gustaffson in a title rematch, with Cormier expected to face the winner.

On the undercard, top welterweight contender Robbie Lawler was dominant in a third-round TKO over fifthranked Jake Ellenberger.

Lawler improved the 23-10 and will likely earn another shot at the title.

“I wanted to go out there and showcase what I can do,” said Lawler, who is fresh off a loss to champion Johny Hendricks.

“I want everyone to know that I’m coming for the title.”

Sixth-ranked Takeya Mizugaki will continue his climb up the bantamweight ladder after a unanimous decision over 10th-ranked Francisco Rivera, and James Krause stopped Jamie Varner via TKO when Varner was unable to answer the bell for the second round due to a leg injury.

In the preliminary bouts, Michael Chiesa, Tony Ferguson, Chris Holdsworth, Mitch Clark, Vinc Pichel, Sam Sicilia and Li Jingliang each earned victories.

Dobbie scores three to lead Roughnecks Beckett pitches first over Knighthawks in Game 1 of NLL final career no-hitter in

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Roughnecks 10 Knighthawks 7 CALGARY — Dane Dobbie stands 5-foot-8, but the Roughnecks forward has been a big contributor to Calgary’s offence all season.

Saturday night was no different.

Dobbie scored three goals and assisted on another to lead Calgary to a 10-7 victory over the Rochester Knighthawks in the opening game of the National Lacrosse League’s Champion’s Cup final.

“You’ve got people that are probably a foot-and-a-half taller than him just trying to break his wrists,” said Roughnecks coach Curt Malawsky. “They’re not trying to dislodge the ball, they’re trying to break his wrist and break his arm. You see at the end, the guy tried to take his head off. But all that does is fuel Dob’s fire.”

The NLL’s leading goal scorer during the regular season with 51, Dobbie has a penchant for scoring the clutch goal.

His third goal of the night Saturday, scored 2:07 into the fourth quarter, was his biggest of the game. It came after Rochester had reduced a 7-3 second quarter deficit to 7-6 entering the final 15 minutes.

Dobbie neatly finished off a tic-tac-toe passing sequence with Karsen Leung and Mike Carnegie to give Calgary a much needed cushion and fire up the 16,541 raucous fans at Scotiabank Saddledome.

“In the third quarter, we just

tried to wear them down,” Dobbie said.

“The breaks weren’t going our way, but I think we took a bite out of them. We worked hard, we got to the dirty errors and made their defence run a lot.”

Three minutes later, Dobbie rang a shot off the post that was knocked in on the rebound by Carnegie.

“We’ve got to be better, moving our feet and moving the ball, I don’t think we did that all that well tonight,” said Rochester coach Mike Hasen. “But give them credit, they put us in spots where we weren’t able to do that and (Mike) Poulin made those easy saves. Full value to them, they were good tonight.”

Poulin said the game was an example of every player in the line-up contributing. He was especially proud of how the team played defensively.

“I gave up eight goals in a quarter against Edmonton a week ago so seven in a game — I’ll take it,” said Poulin, who had 36 stops. “We did a fantastic job as a unit and it made my job a lot easier. When it was a one-goal game, I haven’t seen us more calm out there than we were tonight.

“We kept our composure and we focused on the next shift.”

Curtis Dickson and Scott Ranger had two goals each for Calgary, and Shawn Evans and Jeff Shattler also scored. Evans added four assists for a game-high five points.

Rochester, which has won the Champion’s Cup the last two years, got two goals from Craig Point and one apiece from Joe Walters, Cory Vitarelli, Stephen Keogh, Cody Ja-

mieson and Johnny Powless.

Game 2 goes next Saturday in Rochester with a 10-minute mini game to follow immediately after if the Knighthawks win to even up the series.

“By finishing in first place, we earned this opportunity to go back now to our home barn where it’s a tough place to play,” said Point.

“We play good there, fans are nice and loud, just like it was tonight.

It’s our opportunity to go back and give it our all.”

Both teams required the mini game to win their respective division semifinals. After losing the opener to Buffalo, Rochester — first in the East Division at 14-4 — rallied at home to take Game 2 and also capture the mini-game 2-1 in overtime.

Calgary — second in the West during the regular season at 12-6 — opened with a win at home, lost the second game in Edmonton, and rebounded to win the mini game 2-1.

Trailing 4-1 in the second quarter, Rochester got back into the game on goals 1:17 apart from Powless and Point. However, despite multiple chances, they were unable to push one more past Poulin to square it up.

Then, on a shift that fired up the crowd, Dobbie scored goals 34 seconds apart to restore a threegoal cushion at 6-3.

“What a game our defence played. They won us this game and our offence will pick up the pace for next game and hopefully win that game for us,” said Dobbie, the Roughnecks new leader with 62 career playoff points, passing Tracey Kelusky (60).

Dodgers’ win over Phillies

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

PHILADELPHIA — Josh Beckett started talking about throwing a no-hitter in the fourth inning, ignoring traditional superstitions and making his catcher nervous in the process.

The big, folksy Texan had stuff that was too dominant to worry about a jinx. Beckett pitched the first no-hitter of his stellar career and the first in the majors this season, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0 on Sunday.

A year ago, Beckett was nearly derailed by a nerve condition that left him unable to feel his fingertips.

On this day, he was downright nasty.

“I was joking about it because I was waiting for them to get a hit,” Beckett said. “You don’t think at this point of your career that you’re going to do that.

I just don’t feel that my stuff is good enough to do that. I’m probably as hard on myself as anybody.”

Beckett stuck out six, walked three and didn’t come close to allowing a hit against a lineup that included two former NL MVPs and four former AllStars. Beckett has credentials, too: A three-time AllStar, he also was a World Series MVP. The 34-year-old right-hander threw 128 pitches.

He fanned five-time All-Star Chase Utley on a called strike three to end the game.

“It’s very special. It takes really good defence behind you, a little luck sprinkled in and making pitches when you need to make pitches,” Beckett said.

“That’s a good-hitting team you don’t take lightly.”

Beckett mixed a sharp fastball with a slow, deceptive curve that kept hitters off-balance while retiring 23 straight batters at one stretch. He pitched the Dodgers’ first no-hitter since Hideo Nomo beat Colorado at Coors Field in 1996, and the 21st in franchise history. Sandy Koufax threw four.

“I knew he had something special going early,” catcher Drew Butera said. “I was a nervous wreck from the fourth inning on when he said he had never taken one this far. He’s a guy who is going to keep it loose and he didn’t want anybody to be thinking about it.”

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Old boat motors not great for health LOVE THE PRISTINE OUTDOORS OF A COTTAGE? GET RID OF YOUR OLD BOAT ENGINE

BY HELEN BRANSWELL THE CANADIAN PRESS With prices soaring at the pump, old gas-guzzling cars are a rare sight on the roads these days.

But the same isn’t true of the country’s waterways, where boat engines are passed down from one generation to the next, often lovingly coaxed into yet one more summer’s active duty — for decades.

But the apparent frugality — why buy a new motor when Uncle Harold’s still works? — is actually a false savings, both from a human health and an environmental health point of view, say the organizers of a new campaign to get old boat motors off Canada’s lakes and rivers.

The campaign — called Clean Wake — is targeting conventional two-stroke boat motors. It is not aimed at newer, direct injection two-stroke engines.

Conventional two-stroke outboard motors are bad for water and people swimming in it and they give off emissions that are harmful to people riding in the boats they propel, explains Heather Farquharson, managing director of Summerhill Impact.

The organization, an environmental health notfor-profit group, is encouraging people to turn in their conventional two-stroke engines and replace them with more environmentally sound four-stroke motors.

The incentives are not just health related. The newer motors are substantially more fuel efficient — between 30 and 50 per cent more efficient, to be precise — and are estimated to be 90 per cent cleaner

“It’s quite proximate from a human health perspective to those that are in the boat — especially if you’ve got children in the boat,” she notes.

“And that exacerbates respiratory issues in all people, but especially people with asthma and all kinds of breathing difficulties.”

Conventional two-stroke engines also produce more carbon monoxide than four-stroke motors, Driedger says. There have actually been carbon monoxide poisonings — including the occasional fatal case — reported in relation to the operation of motor boats.

Currently Clean Wake is only officially operating in Ontario, where people who turn in conventional two-stroke engines to designated locations will be offered a 10 per cent discount off a new four-stroke engine sold by Honda Marine, a partner in the program.

Environment Canada has provided financial support for the program.

The old motors will be drained and crushed.

Farquharson says Summerhill Impact hopes to run Clean Wake in other provinces in future. But in the meantime, people who want to get rid of their old two-stroke engines can turn them in to a recycler.

Automotive Recyclers of Canada can help you locate one, she says.

than two-stroke engines.

“At today’s gas prices, it’s quite something,” says Farquharson, who suggests that boat operators will recoup the cost of their investment over time.

The newer motors are also quieter, a plus for both the boat operators and their neighbours.

Mike Driedger, program director with Summerhill Impact, says emission regulations introduced in the United States in 1996 essentially banned the production of conventional two-stroke motors from 1997 onward, though stock made before the ban came into effect was not covered by it.

Not certain when your boat engine was made?

“The best way for people to tell if they have an old conventional two-stroke is if they mix oil and gas together. Recreational boaters only do this for conventional two-stroke engines,” Driedger says.

A major problem with conventional two-stroke engines is that about 30 per cent of the fuel that passes through the motor’s combustion chamber does not burn. It flows through the engine and into the water.

As well, the engines emit smog-forming particles “in quite intense amounts, even for short periods of time,” says Farquharson.

“In a heat wave in July, the smog emitting from that engine is made worse because of the heat,” she explains.

You don’t see a yellow layer of smog hanging over a lake in the way you would over a city on a hot summer’s day. But that doesn’t mean the components of smog aren’t being generated by old boat motors. And people in the boats or nearby are breathing in those emissions, Farquharson says.

Online: The Clean Wake program: http://www.cleanwake. ca/ Automotive Recyclers of Canada: http://autorecyclers.ca/members/

Lizzie Velasquez, once dubbed world’s ugliest woman, wants to make anti-bullying film

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS AUSTIN, Texas — In December 2013, she inspired millions with her TED Talk. Now Lizzie Velasquez, once called “the world’s ugliest woman,” hopes to reach an evenwider audience through an anti-bullying documentary about her story.

“I know what it is to be bullied and what is to be bullied online, and I want to be the protector of those who think it won’t get better,” said Velasquez, 25, who has a rare disease that makes it impossible for her to gain weight. She has never weighed more than 64 pounds and is blind in one eye.

“The idea is that they see the documentary and realize that, yes, it is possible to overcome everything,” she told The Associated Press during an interview in a coffee shop in Austin, Texas.

She’s raising money for the film, tentatively titled “The Lizzie Project,” through a Kickstarter campaign that has already collected more than $123,000 in donations.

The campaign, whose trailer can be seen at TheLizzieProject.com, ends May 31. The

goal is to raise $180,000.

Velasquez was born in Austin in 1989 with a syndrome so rare only two other people in the world are known to have it.

She became a celebrity on Dec. 5, 2013, when her TED Talk (short speeches designed to share and spread ideas from a number of disciplines) in Austin (part of the worldwide event TEDxWomen) became a hit. In her speech, Velasquez explained that her life changed at age 17, when she saw herself on a YouTube video titled, “The world’s ugliest woman.” The video’s comments section featured comments such as, “Do the world a favour and put a gun to your head.”

“Instead of just taking shelter of my tears, I chose to be happy and realize this syndrome is not a problem but a blessing that allows me to improve myself and inspire other people,” said Velasquez.

In the years since she saw the video and comments, Velasquez graduated from college, wrote three self-help books (the third, Choosing Happiness, will be published in August) and gained tens of thousands of followers on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

FDA approves new antibiotic for common skin infections

She’s been interviewed by Katie Couric and ABC’s The View, where she met Barbara Walters and Whoopi Goldberg.

Velasquez credits her strength to her parents, who have always loved her the same way they love her siblings, Marina and Chris, neither of whom suffer from the syndrome.

“They’re the best parents in the entire world,” said Velasquez. “From the moment I was born they showered me with love.

And they didn’t just raise me. They raised my brother and sister in the exact same way. So that love, multiplied times three, is what definitely brought me to where I am today.”

Velasquez was born four weeks premature. Doctors used a photo to show her to her mother for the first time. “I started crying inconsolably, but I asked them to bring her to me nevertheless,” said Rita Velasquez.

“I wanted to see her, hold her and love her.”

File photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Author and motivational speaker Lizzie Velasquez.

Online: http://www.TheLizzieProject.com

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new antibiotic from Durata Therapeutics Inc. to treat adults with common skin infections often acquired in U.S. hospitals.

Regulators approved the intravenous drug Dalvance to treat bacterial skin infections caused by common bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus, including antibiotic-resistant strains of those germs.

Antibiotics like penicillin and streptomycin first became widely available in the 1940s, and today dozens are still used to kill or suppress the bacteria behind illnesses ranging from strep throat to the plague. The drugs are considered one of the greatest advances in the history of medicine, and have saved countless lives.

But as decades passed, some antibiotics stopped working against germs they previously eliminated.

Experts say overuse and misuse of the drugs by physicians have made them less effective.

The FDA gave Dalvance an expedited review, under a 2012 law designed to encourage research and development of new antibiotics. Under the measure, Chicago-based Durata will receive an additional five years of exclusive marketing rights on the drug.

The FDA said it approved Dalvance based on two trials of nearly 1,300 patients with skin and skin structure infections. The studies showed that Dalvance, known generically as dalbavancin, was as effective as vancomycin, another antibiotic.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated last year that the staph infection MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, kills about 11,000 people.

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