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WILDLIFE ACTIVISTS ARE GROWING INCREASINGLY CONCERNED ABOUT PROVINCIAL REGULATIONS THAT TURN A BLIND EYE TO SNARING

BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN ADVOCATE STAFF A huge wolf trots across the snow, its neck bloodied from a thin piece of steel cable wrapped around its throat.

The image is one of dozens in the collection amassed by activist and nature writer Dwight Rodtka, a former predator control officer who earned a portion of his living from

the war on wolves.

Now retired and living near Rocky Mountain House, Rodtka says he is growing increasingly concerned about provincial regulations that he feels turn a blind eye to snaring — a trapping method that he describes as indiscriminate and extraordinarily cruel.

Riffling through his stack, Rodtka shows a picture of a coyote caught in a snare, its head swollen to twice its normal size from edema after fighting for at least a day to free itself.

Rodtka has stories of a moose with its nose cut off in snares, another coyote that chewed off its own foot to escape a snare and further evidence of other animals that suffered prolonged and painful deaths in similar contraptions.

He says he is aware of a rancher near Rocky who got a permit from the province allowing him to snare wolves that were bothering his cattle.

“In one week, these traps snared and caused the deaths of one wolf pup,

one or two whitetail deer, one black bear and one grizzly bear,” says Rodtka.

“If this typical example is extrapolated to the thousands of snares blanketing the West Country, the magnitude of bycatch killing could be staggering. Even yearling cattle have been found with snares around their legs.”

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Council ponies up millions for Winter Games

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Bring on the 2019 Canada Winter Games.

City council voted 8-1 in favour to spend $26 million for capital projects and $34.7 million on the operating side over several years as part of several resolutions related to hosting the Games on Monday.

Council also agreed to spend $11.4 million for an Olympic-sized ice surface and temporary squash courts at

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the G.H. Dawe Community Centre if Red Deer College does not build its planned Health and Wellness Centre.

Councillors argued hosting the Games is an opportunity that Red Deer cannot afford to pass up on many levels.

Coun. Lawrence Lee said the primary reason he supports the bid is for the youth in the community.

“This is an initiative that brings us all together for all the right reasons,” said Lee. “The community comes together to not only contribute to sport and athlete development but also into

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Coun. Tanya Handley voted against the motion citing she felt torn and uncomfortable spending the $11.4 million on top of the $26 million.

Mayor Tara Veer said an Alberta community will be awarded significant dollars from the provincial and federal governments for the facility upgrades and new builds and operating costs.

The two higher levels of government are expected to chip in a minimum of $11 million each.

“If those dollars are going to be al-

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Lyn Radford, Red Deer 2019 Canada Winter Games Bid Committee chairperson, told council that Red Deer would benefit on the sport, cultural, and economic fronts.

She said the Games would leave legacies in the community for generations to come. Radford said recent Games have earned communities between $90 and $165.5 million in economic impact.

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SNARES: Exempt from regulations Rodtka says Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) has strict regulations governing the use of kill traps, but that snares are exempted from those regulations.

He and others who share his concerns, including a group of activists who met in Red Deer last winter, have been putting pressure on provincial officials to review and update Alberta’s rules and policies to eliminate the use of snares that can cause hours and even days of suffering to the animals they are supposed to kill.

Snares are preferred for higher orders of species such as wolves because the animals are too smart to put their heads into a more visible trap, says Rodtka.

But the consequences are devastating, in part because the traps don’t kill within the 300 seconds recommended by the Fur Institute of Canada, he says.

“The (provincial) government classifies them (snares) as a lethal killing device. But some way or another, they’ve exempted them from the criteria that applies to traps.”

But statements made by Rodtka and others who share his concerns have come under fire from the president of the Alberta Trappers Association for being outdated and for giving a misleading impression of the methods and practices now in use.

Gordy Klassen makes his living off his trapline, his store and the wilderness education courses he offers to fellow trappers and wildlife managers.

Based in the Grande Prairie area, Klassen says Canada’s fur industry, including trappers, farmers, activists, government and other interest groups, set about to update and refine regulations about 25 years, ago in response to a backlash from Europeans who were horrified to see pictures of baby seals being clubbed to death in Newfoundland.

To protect their markets in Europe, fur traders in Canada, Russia and the United States looked for ways to improve their methods and get their industry back into step with growing concerns about animal welfare, says Klassen.

Over the past 25 years, they have established new methods and standards to ensure that animals do not suffer when they are harvested for fur, either in the wilds or on fur farms, he says.

The standards include trap and snare designs that ensure the quickest possible death and to prevent bycatch — the accidental capture of non-target animals.

For example, snares can be designed with stops that prevent them from closing on anything as small as a deer’s nose or a cow’s foot. Bears would normally be safe from snares because they are in hibernation during the prime trapping season in winter, when furs are full and lustrous, says Klassen.

He says Canadian and international standards have been written into the regulations governing trappers in Alberta, where research is ongoing into improving trap designs and methods.

Wolves are among the animals sought for their lustrous winter coats and are also subject to bounties in areas where they have been harassing livestock or big game herds, he says.

Prices for wolf hides in 2013 averaged $155 apiece, while bounties on problem animals have ranged from $300 to $500.

The bounties — also called incentives — are offered by a variety of organizations that have an interest in controlling wolf populations, including big game groups and rural municipalities.

Wolf bounties are offered in some northern areas, but are not offered in Central Alberta counties where wolf packs are known to roam, including Clearwater, Ponoka and Mountain View.

Each incentive program comes with a set of rules concerning who is eligible to receive the rewards, including requirements for membership in one or more named associations, such as the Alberta Trappers Association, says Klassen.

Carrie Sancartier, a public affairs officer with ESRD, says the province oversees the programs, but is not directly involved in their administration and does not keep track of who is offering bounties or the amounts at which they have been set. Provincial officials have the authority to intervene as necessary, says Sancartier.

Wolf populations in Alberta are healthy and stable in the mountains, foothills and boreal regions, she says.

Sancartier was unable to confirm the figures Rodtka provided concerning the Rocky-area farmer’s snaring permit or the number of animals caught in the snares.

“We only have record of one grizzly bear being

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LEFT: Retired predator control officer Dwight Rodtka reviews stories and pictures of wild animals and livestock caught in snares.

caught by a snare over the last 10 years,” she says.

“We are aware of the possibilities of catching nontarget species and work to reduce this possibility.

We support ongoing research to improve snare design and trapping practices that minimize the catch of non-target species. This is part of our commitment to implement the international agreement and ensure that furbearers are harvested in a safe, humane and ethical manner.”

Klassen says Alberta is at the forefront in looking after the welfare of fur-bearing animals.

Even so, there will be a problem from time to time because there are some people who choose to ignore the rules, he says.

He draws an analogy to traffic laws, designed to prevent collisions, but vulnerable to people who disobey them.

One truck flipped in the ditch does not mean everyone on the highway is a bad driver, says Klassen. bkossowan@reddeeradvocate.com

COUNCIL: Elevate the city on a national stage Radford said they will meet the financial needs of the Games through government grants and programs, corporate support, event ticketing and local fundraising events.

But Radford also talked about how Red Deer is ready to inspire and “to exhibit its passion for community, culture and citizenship to all Canadians.”

She told council the Games will inspire the next generation of sport leaders, enhance facilities, showcase the city’s cultural and community spirit and elevate the city on a national stage.

Speaking after the meeting, Radford said the committee put together a bid that is worthy of the Games.

She said council reaffirmed that they are on the right path.

“I am pretty positive by next year at this time when we have the Games that council will be very happy we have the Games and (Coun. Handley) will be seeing the impact that this will have on this community,” said Radford.

The Red Deer 2019 Canada Winter Games Bid Committee will submit its bid at the end of the month. The Canada Games Bid Evaluation Committee will tour the city on Aug. 22.

Details are still be sorted out for the community’s much-needed participation on that day, said Radford.

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The successful host community — either Red Deer or Lethbridge — will be announced in September.

In other council news: ● The Golden Arches of McDonald’s Restaurant are coming to Clearview Market.

City council approved the discretionary use of a McDonald’s Restaurant on 16 Conway Street, within a commercial district adjacent to Carleton Drive.

The 94-seat, one-storey fast food restaurant will come with dual drive-thru lanes.

The applicant will add more parking south of the building in lieu of a second building that is indicated on the area concept plan. There will also be enhanced landscaping and raised crosswalks.

Council approved the application by a vote of 7-2.

Citing concerns of diverting from a concept plan, environmental impacts and safety, Councillors Paul Harris and Buck Buchanan voted against the development. Harris said he could not support the application on many levels including changing a concept plan without more refinements and environmental reasons. Harris said council needs to consider eliminating new drive-thrus in the community.

“The assumption here is because people bank in their cars, they should also eat in their cars,” said Harris. “I don’t think that’s the right thing especially when we’re talking about fast food. I think it would be appropriate to get out and go in to get the food.”

Others such as Coun. Dianne Wyntjes argued that it was a business opportunity for the community but agreed it’s time to look at planning through an environmental lens of the Environmental Master Plan better and earlier.

“I don’t think at this stage of the game that it would be fair in that development to all of a sudden raise the flags,” she said.

Coun. Ken Johnston said this was a free market decision and the market dictates the drive-thru will be used.

Buchanan raised concerns over safety and traffic jams at the intersection where the McDonalds will be built which is close to the Tim Hortons in the area.

“It’s silly,” he said. “Here we are talking about the Environmental Master Plan and we want to do a dual lane drive-thru.”

Coun. Tanya Handley added that the drive-thru will not spill out on a main road which is seen in other areas of the city. She said the increased parking may alleviate the line ups.

Typically development permits would go to the Municipal Planning Commission for approval. In the case of direct control districts, council is the development authority. ● Coun. Paul Harris was given the nod to represent Red Deerians on a national level for another term. Harris was re-elected to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities board of directors during the annual conference in Niagara Falls, Ont. last week.

Harris said the big focus this year will be getting ready for the federal election to ensure the municipality’s voice is not lost.

He said FCM wants to ensure municipalities across the country speak up so their message is included in every party’s platform. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF A new provincial initiative is aiming to improve existing recreational trails, but the infusion of cash will not help efforts to expand the local system.

The province announced on Saturday — International Trails Day — that it was investing $1 million in a two-year pilot project that will bring together officials from governments provincial, municipal and rural with trail organization representatives to further develop infrastructure for existing trails.

Along with the Alberta TrailNet Society, provincial snowmobile and off-highway vehicle associations will be involved in the Alberta Recreation and Trails Partnership.

One local organization, the Central Alberta Regional Trails Society (CARTS), has been working to secure hiking/cycling trail linkages for the Trans Canada Trail in Central Alberta.

Its current efforts mostly centre around extending the recreational trail system from Red Deer south to Bowden.

The new provincial project intends to enhance trail signage and mapping, promote trails and identify trail enforcement issues.

But the expansion and development of new recreation trails is “outside the scope” of the initiative.

Paul Pettypiece, CARTS vice-president, said he does not expect the project will have a great effect on his group’s efforts.

CARTS is involved in a study to determine the best route for a trail between Red Deer and Springbrook, and is also pushing forward with a plan for a Springbrook-to-Penhold link.

CARTS has had some good news in 2014, notably in February when Alberta Transportation reversed its opposition to trails being located near provincial highways.

The move will allow CARTS to consider more potential routes in its plans for Penhold-to-Bowden and Red Deer-to-Sylvan Lake trails.

Earlier this year, the federal government announced that it would partially match donations to the Trans Canada Trail Foundation, a fund that regional trail groups across the country can tap into to bankroll development projects. The foundation’s goal is to have a continuous series of trails connecting all coasts by 2017.

The partnership committee will also feature a representative from the tourism industry. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com

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CALGARY — Alberta has introduced a new grant program to help municipalities better protect their residents, property, and infrastructure from the effects of floods or droughts.

Municipalities, First Nations, and Métis settlements can apply for funds from the Alberta Community Resilience Program for projects that protect critical municipal infrastructure from flooding and drought.

The cost-share program will direct $325 million to municipalities over the next three years for projects such as berms, dikes, and riverbank stabilization.

Eligible projects may either protect municipal infrastructure such as public buildings, roads, or wastewater systems, enhance public safety, or improve evacuation times.

The grants will cover 90 per cent of project costs up to $3 million and 70 per cent of costs in excess of $3 million.

Municipalities have until Sept. 30 to apply for the first round of funding.

“We are committed to improving Alberta’s resilience when faced with floods and drought by providing the resources needed to protect our vulnerable communities,” Environment Minister Robin Campbell said in a news release.

“Our aim is to put effective mitigation solutions in place while respecting taxpayers’ dollars.”

The program is part of the Alberta government’s $600 million commitment announced April 29 at Alberta’s Watershed Management Symposium to fund high-priority flood mitigation projects to improve the province’s flood resiliency.

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The man was last seen Sunday night at Upper Kananaskis Lakes.

Witnesses say he was standing on his boat and appeared to be in distress before he fell in the water.

One person swam out to try to help the kayaker but became stranded on a small island.

That person was later rescued by a helicopter.

Officials say they have yet to find the kayaker but did pull an unzipped life jacket from the water.

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BANFF — Actor Henry Winkler says William Shatner is the perfect choice as grand marshal of this year’s Calgary Stampede parade because he attracts followers wherever he goes.

Winkler is attending the Banff World Media Festival to receive the William Shatner: Boldly going where he has never Award of Excellence — an honour previously gone before: The Calgary Stampede.

CALGARY — Testibestowed on his close mony is underway at the friend Shatner.

“Bill Shatner is an idiosyncratic human being who assault trial of Calgary Flames prospect Michael creates a Bill Shatner Avenue through the world. Ferland. The 22-year-old left-winger, who played in And he loves horses, he raises horses, he rides hors- the minors this season, faces one charge of assault and one charge of aggravated assault. es,” Winkler said in an interview.

The charges stem from an alleged bar fight in “He is one of our most wonderful actors.”

Cochrane, nearly two years ago. Prosecutor Ron Simenik then called his first of 10 witnesses.

Cochrane-area resident Wesley Bunn told the WINKLER AT BANFF A12 court he and a friend confronted Ferland after seeShatner, who played Captain Kirk in the original ing him push a girl just outside what was then known Star Trek series as well as in the movies, has won sev- as the Stageline Saloon.

Under cross-examination, Bunn admitted he had eral Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe.

It’s not clear if Shatner will lead the parade July a fair amount to drink that night and was unclear on 4 on horseback or ride in a wagon or antique car the finer details of the incident.

The trial is expected to last 10 days.

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EDMONTON — Alberta has taken another step to make it easier for people to become organ and tissue donors.

People will now be asked if they wish to become a potentially life-saving donor whenever they renew their driver’s licence.

The government says about half the province’s registry offices will be part of the driver’s licence program by the end of the month, with the other half to follow before April.

Alberta has one of the lowest organ donation rates in Canada, and about 75 people die each year waiting for a transplant.

To improve on those numbers the government rolled out an online organ and tissue donation registry in April.

Alberta Health Minister Fred Horne says the government continues to work to establish a provincial agency to co-ordinate organ and tissue donations.

“Becoming an organ and tissue donor is one of the greatest gifts you can give,” Horne said Monday in a release.

“Every individual who consents to donate may save up to eight lives and improve the quality of life for up to 75 more.”

The government says since the online registry was launched in the spring, more than 4,100 Albertans have registered their consent to become donors.

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No easy way out for PM GATEWAY DECISION COULD BE THE TIPPING POINT FOR RE-ELECTION HOPES This is the time of year when Canada’s MPs — much like school children — are tidying up their desks as they count the hours before they leave Parliament Hill for the summer.

Some — starting with the 70 federalist MPs from Quebec who are still basking in the afterglow of their camp’s recent provincial victory — will be going home with a bit of a spring in their step.

CHANTAL Others are HÉBERT bracing for a summer potentially spent under cloudier provincial skies.

That is particularly true of Stephen Harper’s 21-MP British Columbia contingent.

One of the main items remaining on the government’s to-do list between now and the summer involves the Northern Gateway pipeline.

Last January, the National Energy Board recommended that cabinet approve Enbridge’s plan to carry Alberta

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Now time has just about run out on the government to formally respond.

The deadline is coming up in a few days.

Of all the pipelines currently on the drawing board in Canada, Northern Gateway is by far the most unloved.

A lightning rod for First Nations and environmentalists alike, the pipeline proposal elicits strong opposition on the ground in B.C. Even if the federal cabinet gives it the green light, resistance is such that it may well never see the light of day.

It is quite possible that all that will be accomplished if the Enbridge project gets the federal go-ahead will be that more poison will have been poured into the collective pipeline well.

Harper could theoretically still walk away from Northern Gateway. Or, at least, a federal government that had not so totally equated the country’s national interest with that of the energy industry could.

If the Conservatives are to be consistent with what has become a defining mantra, the choice may come down to taking a sip out of a poisoned chalice — by tying cabinet’s approval of Northern Gateway to some additional

conditions — or drinking it down to the last dregs.

Either way though, Harper would be on his own, with little hope of securing political cover at some point in the public opinion battle.

B.C. Premier Christy Clark has come up with a list of criteria of her own that she says will inform her government’s position on the Enbridge pipeline.

Those criteria are open enough to interpretation to provide her Liberal government with a swift exit strategy, should an already strong headwind turn into a storm.

After 58 per cent of Kitimat’s residents voted down the project in a plebiscite this spring, the port city officially pronounced against the pipeline.

Perhaps even more important from the strategic perspective of the Conservatives, Justin Trudeau’s Liberals — while generally supportive of the pipeline agenda — have made an exception for Northern Gateway.

Just as soon as the votes are counted in next week’s Ontario election, Canada will move into full pre-election mode.

Nationally, Conservative fortunes in the polls remain tepid.

A formula to efficiently cut Trudeau’s popular persona down to size still eludes Harper’s spin doctors.

They were reminded of that last

week when Canada’s Olympic athletes paid a visit to the House of Commons.

Droves of young athletes crowded the front of the Liberal benches to get their pictures taken with Trudeau.

If elections were won a selfie at a time the Liberals would enter next year’s election with a prohibitive lead.

It takes more than rock star status to win an election campaign but when personal popularity connects with an issue that has strong legs in public opinion, the combination can be hard to beat.

The Bloc Québécois found that out the hard way when Jack Layton managed to channel voter fatigue with a permanent sovereigntist opposition into an unexpected NDP sweep — largely by parlaying his personal appeal into votes.

On election night 2015, B.C. could make the difference between a Harper victory and a defeat, between a majority and a minority government.

Anything short of a cabinet rejection of the Northern Gateway pipeline later this month will ensure that the issue is on the election radar next year and it will not become part of a winning formula for the Conservatives between now and then.

charges of wasteful spending, rumours of a bloated government payroll, rising provincial debt, along with rising inequality of incomes, limited expectations of a better future for many, leading to a disaffected public.

Seen from a distance, the party platforms allow for branding of the parties themselves. But voters know the realities of being the government in Ontario will force them all to behave much the same.

See any parallels to our situation here?

I thought I did, so I started following the election news. What I’ve seen is that despite the hard work being done on the campaigns, the preponderance of voters appear to be tuning out.

Even given the differences in the economies of Ontario and Alberta, there are reasons why people in both provinces give up on the debate over the public policies that will govern their futures.

For one thing, the challenges facing the provinces are too complex to be resolved at the ballot box. For another, anyone can see that the solutions being offered either can’t work or won’t

be followed after election day in any event.

There’s just no way a government can tackle a provincial debt of 40 per cent of GDP and create a million jobs in a stagnant economy by reducing the public payroll by 100,000 positions — as Hudak is proposing.

Likewise, voters know you can’t dig yourself out of a problem by doing more of the same things that got you into trouble in the first place, which is what the Liberals are essentially promising.

Ontario represents Canada’s version of the fiscal cliff.

Columnist Gwyn Morgan points out that California is considered the poster child of how public debt can ruin a society’s prospects. But Ontario’s debt is 70 per cent larger in real terms. Annual interest payments on Ontario’s debt are rising, soon to be on the scale of Alberta’s investments in our Heritage Fund.

And nobody but the NDP is talking tax hikes?

When almost a third of Ontario’s unemployed have given up even looking for a job, whose campaign platform

can gain majority support?

I believe this is where democracy hits a wall. People know the problems facing their province are more complex than they can describe. People know existing conditions, not party platforms, will dictate policy in the future. And they don’t see how their input can make a difference.

So the big decisions have already been made — by bond-holders, lobby groups and organizations that can swing just enough voters in just enough ridings to assure their influence.

From here, I don’t see any simple solutions for Ontario.

But for Alberta, I see a warning that people need to stay on top of their government, to keep the big problems manageable, and to find a consensus that we can force our leaders to follow.

If you don’t believe politics is important, you can get to a point where your vote really and truly doesn’t matter.

Greg Neiman is a retired Advocate editor. Follow his blog at readersadvocate. blogspot.ca or email greg.neiman.blog@ gmail.com.

Chantal Hébert is a syndicated Toronto Star national affairs writer.

Ontario caught between a wall and a cliff When you begin spending time looking at politics and public issues, trying to form opinions, you quickly get lured into thinking that politics is important.

That the decisions our decision-makers make actually represent choices we ourselves could make.

These decisions do matter, but by the time they reach the public sphere, the most important ones seem to have already been made.

So your input, though publicly courted, in private doesn’t seem to count GREG for much.

NEIMAN For instance, you can help decide if Red Deer keeps its downtown patio year-round. But your opinion on conditions in our public schools, while recorded, will in all likelihood be ignored by the officials who control those conditions.

I found myself lured into following the provincial elections in Ontario. I wanted to see if there were parallels between the Ontario mindset and that of Alberta.

The most significant insight that I have been able to find is that people generally can’t be bothered to invest in the big decisions that will affect their futures. So a minority of people with vested interests in those decisions will.

Less than half of registered voters cast ballots in the last Ontario election. That race put Liberal Dalton McGuinty into the premier’s chair, which was followed by, shall we say, less-than-stellar outcomes.

McGuinty was replaced by Kathleen Wynne, who has had to bear public responsibility for the previous Liberal administration’s spending scandals, a worsening economic climate, and a hard charge from the right from Tory Leader Tim Hudak.

The Ontario campaign features high provincial power rates, serious

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONCTON, N.B. — As Elaine Gray emerged from the sombre, dimly lit auditorium where three slain Mounties lay in flag-draped coffins, the Moncton woman dabbed her reddened eyes with a tissue and squinted in the blazing sunshine.

Gray was among hundreds of people who attended a public visitation Monday for constables Fabrice Georges Gevaudan, Douglas James Larche and Dave Joseph Ross, who were all shot dead in the line of duty last week in Moncton’s north end.

“I just wanted to say thank you again and again to these people,” Gray said. “(What happened) was so senseless and such a shame and such a loss.

I didn’t know any of them personally. I know all of them now.”

About 200 people were lined up as the doors swung open to the Wesleyan Celebration Centre. At the front of the auditorium, the coffins were placed end to end, each one with a Mountie’s brown Stetson on top.

On a stage behind the coffins were several wreaths and large bouquets, most of them laden with red and white blooms.

In front of the wreaths were displays featuring framed photos of each of the victims and their brown leather boots.

As the crowd filed past, six RCMP officers in red serge were there to greet them.

Amid a murmur of voices and a few heavy sighs and sobs, each Mountie took turns shaking hands and accepting quiet thanks and personal tributes from the mourners.

Most of the people in the auditorium were older, but as the line grew longer the range of ages widened considerably.

One woman brought two small children, a boy and a girl in their Sunday best.

Some people wore formal outfits, others were in jeans, shorts and sandals as the temperature outside rose above 25 C. Aline Chiasson from nearby Dieppe said she wanted to show her support for the Mounties.

“We came down because we’re really sorry for those people and their families, having to go through such terrible stress and sorrow,” she said, her Acadian accent highlighting the area’s strong bilingual roots.

“It’s too often that we criticize the RCMP. But what would we do without them? We need them to protect us.”

The visitation service was held as the city prepares for an RCMP regimental funeral service Tuesday. Mayor George LeBlanc said he expects between 5,000 and 7,000 police officers from across Canada to attend at the Moncton Coliseum, which will be preceded by an RCMP parade. The service will be televised.

LeBlanc said the city’s outpouring of support for the families of the slain officers has been one of the bright lights in a dark time.

“If you just look around here today, it won’t take you long to see somebody coming up and shaking the hands of an RCMP officer,” LeBlanc said before attending the visitation service. “That is the goodness of Moncton shining through.”

The city has set up at least five other sites where people can gather to watch the funeral.

Residents have also been asked to volunteer their homes as billets for travelling police officers.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Opposition Leader Tom Mulcair and Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau will travel together to Moncton to attend the service. Gov.Gen. David Johnston was also scheduled to attend.

The office of Premier David Alward has asked people to observe a moment of silence Tuesday at 1 p.m., when the service begins.

Gevaudan, Larche and Ross were gunned down Wednesday evening after responding to a report

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The caskets of Const. Dave Joseph Ross, 32, from Victoriaville, Que., left to right, Const. Douglas James Larche, 40, from Saint John, N.B. and Const. Fabrice Georges Gevaudan, 45, from Boulogne-Billancourt, France, sit in Wesleyan Celebration Centre during the public visitation in Moncton, N.B. on Monday. A regimental funeral will take place Tuesday for the three RCMP officers who were slain in Moncton last week. of a man with firearms in a residential neighbourhood in the northwest area of Moncton. Two other officers — Constables Eric Dubois and Darlene Goguen — were wounded and released from hospital.

The shootings and the ensuing 30-hour manhunt for the alleged killer

brought the city to a standstill until an arrest was made just after midnight Friday.

Schools reopened Monday and counselling services were made available to students. Books of condolence were also set up at various city halls and RCMP detachments throughout

New Brunswick.

Gevaudan, 45, originally of the Paris suburb of Boulogne-Billancourt, was remembered in his obituary as an advocate of women’s rights who adored his wife and “Twin Flame,” Angela, and stepdaughter Emma.

“While he died protecting the lives of the individuals in his community, his spirit tells us he died as he lived — a happy man,” it says.

The obituary for Larche, 40, of Saint John, N.B., says he died while working as a plainclothes officer who “without fear or hesitation ran towards danger to protect his community and family.”

He leaves behind his wife Nadine and three daughters and “little princesses” Alexa, Laura and Mia. Ross’s obituary says the 32-year-old dog handler died doing what he loved.

He is survived by his wife Rachael and son Austin, with another child expected in the fall.

The RCMP released a statement from Ross’s wife and father saying his love of dogs brought the couple together.

“Dave’s first dog, Art, played a special role in their relationship,” the statement read. “When Dave and Rachael would hold hands, Art would often try to nose their hands apart because he wanted all of Dave’s attention. These were very special memories the couple shared.”

LeBlanc said the deaths of the officers are difficult to fathom.

“It’s hard to accept that this is reality,” he said. “It’s hard to find words to describe it.”

Justin Bourque, 24, of Moncton is facing three charges of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder. He made a brief appearance in provincial court Friday and is scheduled to return to court July 3.

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Security measures were loosened for inmates who escaped by helicopter

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Security restrictions against three men who escaped from prison in a helicopter were eased just a day before their daring getaway, Quebec’s deputy premier said Monday.

Lise Theriault said a judge granted a request by the trio on Friday to have more flexible detention conditions, including the possibility they no longer be obliged to wear handcuffs.

Theriault, who is also public security minister, told a news conference in Nicolet, Que., she doesn’t know why the judge agreed to the request.

“On Friday, the prisoners petitioned a judge to have their measures of confinement loosened and the judge agreed,” she said.

Later, she told reporters in Quebec City the decision was “questionable” given the sequence of events that followed.

The spectacular escape dominated question period in the national assembly on Monday, with Theriault peppered on the subject for more than 30 minutes.

She was asked several times by interim Parti Quebecois leader Stephane Bedard why the government did not

appeal the judge’s decision.

Theriault’s repeated response was that everything would be made public “at the opportune moment.”

At one point, she pointed out that the inmates’ request to have their security restrictions eased was first made on March 21 when the PQ government was in power.

The public security minister also said a plan had been put in place in Quebec’s detention centres to make sure it wouldn’t happen again —although she didn’t provide any details.

Yves Denis, Denis Lefebvre and Serge Pomerleau escaped from the Orsainville Detention Centre in suburban Quebec City on Saturday evening when a chopper landed in a courtyard, scooped them up and quickly took off.

Police say the three men were originally arrested on drug-trafficking and gangsterism charges in 2010.

The Quebec provincial police website also says Denis, 35, is facing firstdegree murder charges, while Lefebvre, 53 and Pomerleau, 49, are facing charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

Premier Philippe Couillard echoed his deputy premier, saying the No. 1 priority is to capture the fugitives.

“First and foremost today, we must

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Denis Lefebvre, left to right, Serge Pomerleau and Yves Denis are shown in these police handout photos. Quebec Provincial Police say three inmates have escaped from the Orsainville Detention Centre in Quebec City with the help of a green coloured helicopter. be sure that those individuals will be captured (and) brought back to jail so they cannot harm anyone,” he said in Montreal.

Couillard said two important areas need to be studied.

“Here I see elements like the levels of security inside the jail, and also how air traffic is monitored above our security institutions,” Couillard told reporters at an economic forum.

Theriault said the incident will lead to renewed discussions with Ottawa about how to control air space over detention centres in Quebec.

Federal Transport Minister Lisa Raitt said in Ottawa that she will investigate just what conversations have taken place in the past because she has not been contacted about the issue before.

She said she has now asked her officials to look into the “state of play” of the air space over the prison.

“I understand that below 2,500 feet

that it’s not restricted air space,” Raitt said. “Above 2,500 feet it’s the provincial civil aviation authority who has that air space.”

She said provincial officials can approach Transport Canada to regulate the air space and will have to follow the appropriate process to do it.

Theriault said she would meet with officials in her department to discuss additional security measures, notably the installation of metal wiring above detention centres to prevent helicopters from landing.

There were reports that steel wire aimed at preventing such escapes had been bought but not installed at detention centres.

“We’re going to look into that, to see why it wasn’t installed,” she said. “I just want to remind you that I’ve only been on the job for six weeks.”

Theriault defended police as they continued their search for the convicts.

Nigerian students overwhelmed Man charged with making to return to Canada police death threats THE CANADIAN PRESS REGINA — Two Nigerian students say they are overwhelmed to be back studying in Canada after being deported for violating visa rules by taking jobs at Walmart.

Victoria Ordu and Favour Amadi have been readmitted to the University of Regina and both of their scholarships at the school have been reinstated.

“I’m still in shock that I’m here today,” Ordu said Monday on the university campus.

“I’m still in shock that I can see the faces I saw a few years ago. I’m still in shock that I will be going back to classes, because I was on the verge of losing three years of education and I felt all hope was lost.”

Amadi, who is taking international studies, said getting an education is empowering, especially for women.

“It’s really important to me because when I go back to Nigeria, I would love to (impart) what I’ve learned here down to my country,” said Amadi.

“I would love to serve as a role model to other people, other women and other people in general, who are going through similar situations and be of help to them whichever way I can.”

Ordu and Amadi were told in June 2012 that they had to leave Canada because they took summer jobs off campus at Walmart without proper student work permits.

They only had social insurance cards that allowed them to work on

in Moncton last month

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Victoria Ordu, left and Favour Amadi right speak at a press conference held at the University of Regina in Regina, Sask. on Monday. Ordu and Amadi, both University of Regina students from Nigeria, returned to Regina on Sunday after being deported in 2013. campus and said they didn’t realize the mistake.

The Canada Border Services Agency said at the time that the responsibility to understand the limitations of working in Canada lies with international students.

The women took refuge in a Regina church for nearly 500 days before they agreed to leave Canada last fall.

University of Regina president Vianne Timmons said there was “relentless pushing behind the scenes” to get the students back.

“You know the saying, ‘It takes a village to raise a child?’ It took a village to get these young women back in Canada,” said Timmons.

“There were advocates in the federal government. The provincial government was a huge advocate. The NDP were advocates.

“All behind the

scenes there was a lot of pressure that continued on, and I think that pressure helped make sure that this came quickly.

The young women also said that getting an education is important, especially in light of the kidnapping of hundreds of girls in Nigeria.

Boko Haram militants shocked the world and caused outrage in April when they abducted more than 300 school girls in the town of Chibok. Some girls escaped by themselves, but an estimated 272 remain captive.

“It could have been me. I could have been studying in classes and that situation could have happened to me,” said Amadi.

“I feel really, really, really bad for what has happened to them and I’m really hoping that something good comes out of it at the end of the day.”

MONCTON, N.B. — A man was charged in Moncton, N.B., on Monday with uttering a threat to cause death to peace officers, but RCMP issued a statement saying it is not connected to their investigation into the shooting deaths last week of three Mounties in the city.

A document from Moncton provincial court shows that Jasper John Stam was charged with uttering a threat in Moncton between May 10 and 18.

Some media reports linked the Stam case with the investigation into the shooting deaths last week after an appearance he made in court Monday.

During his appearance, the judge reportedly ordered that Stam have no contact with the accused in shooting deaths of the three RCMP officers last Wednesday in Moncton at the request of a Crown attorney.

The public prosecution service in New Brunswick would not explain why the request was made.

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Stephen Harper solidified his government’s like-mindedness with Australia’s hard-right Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Monday as the two meshed their views on the environment, job creation and political manoeuvring.

There’s not a single country in the world that would take action on climate change at the expense of its own economy, Harper said as the two leaders held a joint news conference.

Canada wants to deal with climate change without crippling the economy, Harper said.

“No country is going to undertake actions on climate change, no matter what they say ... that is going to deliberately destroy jobs and growth in their country,” he said.

“We are just a little more frank about that, but that is the approach that every country is seeking.”

For his part, Abbott made clear that while his government recognizes the issue, it does not consider tackling climate change a top priority.

“We think that climate change is a significant problem. It’s not the only or even the most important that the world faces, but it is a significant problem,” he said.

As he prepared to head of to Washington for talks with U.S. President Barack Obama, Abbott said he was “encouraged” by regulations introduced in the United States last week to chop carbon emissions from U.S. power plants by 30 per cent by 2030.

Harper noted that Canada has actually done more to lower carbon emissions in its electricity sector than the U.S. “The measures outlined by President Obama, as important as they are, do not go nearly as far in the electricity sector as the actions Canada has already taken ahead of the United States in that particular sector,” he said.

American approval of the Keystone XL pipeline, designed to move Alberta crude to the Gulf Coast, has been stalled in the U.S. while the Obama administration drops hints that Canada must do more on the environment.

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Justin Bourque, 24, is charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of constables Fabrice Georges Gevaudan, Douglas James Larche and Dave Joseph Ross.

Bourque is also charged with two counts of attempted murder after two other officers were injured in the shootings last week Moncton.

The RCMP in New Brunswick used its Twitter account to clarify whether there is a link between the two cases, tweeting: “Jasper John Stam, charged with uttering threats to cause death to police between May 10-18, NOT CONNECTED to Moncton shooting investigation.”

A Jasper Stam is ’friends’ with Bourque on Facebook and supported the young man in a post dated Saturday, describing him as “one of the most respectable of my friends.”

He also wrote: “he did not do anyone who deserved respect any wrong, not ever.”

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WORLD Las Vegas shooting suspects had white supremacist ideology: police THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LAS VEGAS — A shopper armed with a concealed weapon confronted one of the killers of two Las Vegas police officers moments after the shooting only to be shot dead by his accomplice, police said.

Assistant Sheriff Kevin McMahill said Monday that 31-year-old Joseph Wilcox was in a WalMart checkout line when he saw Jerad Miller fire a shot and went to confront him.

Miller’s wife, Amanda, pulled out a gun and shot Wilcox in the rib area.

He collapsed and died.

Police say the Millers exchanged gunfire with officers inside the WalMart before Amanda Miller shot her husband and then herself.

Police said the two suspects had ideology that was along the lines of “militia and white supremacists.”

Police are also looking into whether the couple had been at Cliven Bundy’s Nevada ranch during a standoff with government agents earlier this year.

Bundy, who rejects the authority of the federal government, got into a high-profile showdown with U.S. officials who say he owes more than $1 million in fees and penalties for grazing his cattle on government land. Hundreds of supporters, some of them armed, went to the ranch to support Bundy.

Assistant Sheriff Kevin McMahill said the two suspects believed that law enforcement was the “oppressor.”

Police believe the shootings were an isolated act and officers were still looking for a motive, McMahill said.

Ammon Bundy, one of Cliven Bundy’s sons, told The Associated Press that the Millers were asked to leave his father’s ranch after being there for a few days this spring.

He said that while details were still sketchy, the Millers’ conduct was the problem. He called the couple “very radical” and said they did not “align themselves” with the protest’s main issues.

“Not very many people were asked to leave,” he said. “I think they may have been the only ones.”

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Pakistani Taliban kill 29 in attack on airport, vow more violence

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KARACHI, Pakistan — The Pakistani Taliban threatened more violence Monday after a five-hour assault on the nation’s busiest airport killed 29 people — including all 10 attackers — raising a new challenge for a U.S. ally trying to end years of fighting that has claimed thousands of lives.

With recently started peace efforts stalled, the cautious government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif may be dragged closer to a decision on whether to take on the militants in earnest across a country with a long history of ambiguity when it comes to dealing with militancy.

A further weakening of stability in the nuclear power whose tribal regions are already a hotbed of foment could ripple to neighbouring Afghanistan as international combat forces prepare to withdraw from that country.

“Everywhere is a threat,” warned Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan. “Every area is a target, every building is a potential target.”

Such an attack in Karachi, Pakistan’s business centre, will likely discourage foreign investment at a time when its economy is struggling.

The Taliban said the assault on the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, was in revenge for the November killing of the militant group’s leader in a U.S. drone strike.

In a telephone call to The Associated Press, the group’s spokesman, Shahidullah Shahid, warned that “such attacks will continue until there is a permanent cease-fire.”

The attack began late Sunday when 10 gunmen, some disguised as policemen, stormed into a section of the sprawling airport where a terminal for

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Fire illuminates the sky above the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi where security forces are fighting with attackers Sunday night, in Pakistan. Gunmen disguised as police guards attacked a terminal with machine guns and a rocket launcher during a five-hour siege that killed a number of people as explosions echoed into the night, while security forces retaliated and killed all the attackers, officials said Monday.

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They opened fire with machineguns and rocket launchers, sparking a battle with security forces that lasted until around dawn.

Heavy gunfire and multiple explosions were heard coming from the terminal amid the fighting. A major fire rose from the airport, illuminating the night in an orange glow as the silhouettes of jets could be seen.

At least some of the gunmen wore the uniform of the Airport Security Force, said an official near the terminal. All the attackers wore vests of explosives, some of which were detonated when they were shot at by the

police, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk to the media.

The attack started about the same time that airport security personnel and the staff from the Pakistani International Airlines engineering wing were changing shifts, said two of the PIA employees. The employees asked not to be identified because they were not authorized to speak to the media.

A cargo building was left completely gutted by the fire and the explosions, said Rizwan Akhtar, the chief of Pakistan’s elite paramilitary Rangers.

Just before dawn, security forces regained control of the

airport, and all 10 attackers were dead, Akhtar said. Some of the attackers appeared to be Uzbeks, he added, but officials were still investigating.

The attackers intended to destroy aircraft or possibly take people at the airport hostage, Khan said, adding that 19 people were killed. Most of t\he dead were airport security personnel who took the brunt of the assault.

Shahid, the spokesman for Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan — as the Pakistani Taliban are known — said the attack was to avenge the death of Hakimullah Mehsud, the Taliban chief who was killed in an American drone strike in November 2013.

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LOS ANGELES — Police have captured a wanted man who led them on a chase and then barricaded himself in a Los Angeles home with a rifle.

Television reports showed the suspect walk out with his hands up and then lie face-down on the grass in the backyard of a home with his hands behind his head and two dogs nearby.

Seven SWAT officers converged on him five hours after the incident began.

The chase began about when police tried to arrest a 40-year-old man for allegedly making criminal threats several days ago. But he drove off, leading to a 45-minute chase along several freeways that ended in North Hollywood.

Authorities shut down freeway on-ramps, locked down and evacuated at least one school.

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David Risley of Nimble Storage, left, and Lucas Evanochko of Graycon Group in Red Deer meet in the trade show at the Graycon Group Tech Show at the Sheraton Hotel in Red Deer on Monday.

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BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Amazed at how quickly Internet-based technology has spread?

You ain’t seen nothing yet, says Dean La Riviere, Cisco Systems Inc.’s director of partner operations for Western Canada.

Speaking Monday at Graycon Group Ltd.’s 2014 TechShow in Red Deer, La Riviere pointed out that there are currently about 13 billion devices connected to the Internet worldwide. That count is expected to balloon to 50 billion by 2020.

“What’s happening in the marketplace today is nothing less than earth-shattering,” he said.

In the early days of the Internet, the focus was connectivity through email, web browsers and other means, said La Riviere. Then came digitization of business processes — or e-commerce, and today the emphasis is on social networking, mobility, cloud computing and video.

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Next, he said, will be the extension of the Internet from the “world of things” to the “world of everything.”

Internet-connected devices are already ubiquitous, ranging from smartphones to vehicles, said La Riviere.

“BMW is going to have 10 million cars enabled by next year,” he said, describing how these vehicles will be able to undergo diagnostic checks and have their performance optimized remotely.

La Riviere played a video of Cisco’s chief futurist, Dave Evans, talking about a world in which our health will be monitored via sensors, the timing of our alarm clocks will be determined by the day’s traffic volumes, and the temperature of our homes will by adjusted based on weather patterns.

La Riviere compared this transformation to past technological shifts like the development of railroads and the widespread availability of electricity.

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Drop in unemployment recorded

BY ADVOCATE STAFF Unemployment in the Red Deer region dropped in May, based on the latest figures from Statistics Canada.

The local jobless rate was calculated at 3.5 per cent, down from 4.2 per cent in April and 6.1 per cent in May 2013.

Across the province, only the Banff-Jasper-Rocky Mountain House region came in lower than Red Deer, at 3.1 per cent. Athabasca-Grande Prairie was 3.7 per cent, Camrose-Drumheller and Wood BuffaloCold Lake were both 4.0 per cent, Lethbridge-Medi-

cine Hat was 4.9 per cent, Edmonton was 5.2 per cent and Calgary was 5.4 per cent.

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Alberta in May was 4.6 per cent, down from 4.7 per cent in April and 4.8 per cent in May 2013.

Saskatchewan had the lowest seasonally adjusted rate in Canada, at 3.7 per cent.

The national rate was 7.0 per cent, up 0.1 percentage points from April.

Alberta’s labour force gained 12,900 people during the month while employment increased by 16,400 positions There were 19,200 new full-time jobs and 2,800 fewer part-time positions.

CAPP predicts steady oilsands growth BUT AT SLOWER PACE

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Oilsands production is expected to grow steadily in the years to come, but at a slower pace than previously forecast because of rising costs and capital constraints, Canada’s main oil and gas lobby group said Monday.

The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers sees oilsands production hitting 4.8 million barrels a day by 2030, about two and a half times higher than last year’s output of 1.9 million barrels.

But the figure is 7.7 per cent lower than the 5.2 million barrels of daily oilsands output CAPP predicted for the same time frame last year.

The big divergence between the 2013 and 2014 forecasts comes after 2020, because some oilsands projects have been delayed.

“When we went and asked them what the cause of that was, the biggest thing that came back was competitiveness,” said CAPP vice-presi-

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Seeding completed, moisture excellent

BY ADVOCATE STAFF So far, so good.

A 2014 crop report prepared by Agricultural Financial Services Corporation and based on conditions last week calculated that spring seeding had essentially wrapped up and that moisture levels were generally favourable.

It estimated that planting was 96 per cent complete in Central Alberta and that 56 per cent of crops had emerged.

The remaining four per cent was not expected to be seeded, due to excessive moisture — which included up to 50 millimetres in the western part of this region.

Surface soil moisture was rated at 83 per cent good or excellent, while hay and pasture lands were placed at 76 per cent good or excellent.

Across the province, seeding was complete on 95 per cent or more of the lands, with two per cent not expected to be seeded.

Sixty per cent of crops had emerged, and surface soil moisture was rated at 84 per cent good or excellent, with hay and pasture 84 per cent good or excellent.

Insects were not an issue, with infestations rated as few to moderate. Crop spraying was underway.

Crop reports are prepared every two weeks by AFSC, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development and the Alberta Association of Agricultural Fieldmen.

CAMP ALEXO WORK

dent Greg Stringham.

The pinch is being felt by both largescale oilsands miners and those that pump steam underground to extract the sticky bitumen.

For big miners, like Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU), it’s a matter of rising costs for materials and labour.

But for smaller in-situ players, access to capital is more of an issue, Stringham said.

A recent run-up in the price of natural gas, a key power source for oilsands producers, is also being felt.

Late last month, the Canadian arm of French energy giant Total S.A. announced it would indefinitely defer its $11-billion Joslyn North mine because the economics just weren’t good enough.

CAPP made some last-minute changes to its forecast to incorporate the Total decision.

The mentality amongst oilsands companies is different today than it was before the recession, when several multibillion-dollar projects were on the go in the Fort McMurray, Alta., area at once, leading to huge cost overruns and delays.

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Construction starts on single-detached homes in Red Deer slipped in May, as compared with the same month in 2013.

But the decrease was more than offset by increased activity in the multi-family category.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. reported on Monday that work commenced on 69 homes in the city during the past month, up from 66 starts in May 2013. Single-detached projects accounted for 48 of last month’s tally, down from 53; while multi-family units numbered 21, up from 13.

During the first five months of 2014, local builders have combined for 419 residential construction starts — including 164 single-detached homes and 255 multi-family units.

The January-to-May total last year was 364, made up of 164 singles and 200 multi-family homes.

Among Alberta’s seven largest urban centres, Red Deer was the only community to post a year-overyear increase in May. Housing starts in the Calgary and Edmonton metropolitan areas were down, as was the case in Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

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Some 300 volunteers descended on Camp Alexo during the weekend to renovate and add to the Red Deer and District Boys and Girls Club facilities near Nordegg. David Murphy, executive director of the Red Deer Youth and Volunteer Centre, estimated previously that the value of the donated labour and materials was in the $1-million range.

Red Deer homebuilder Terry Loewen and restaurateur Bill Olafson spearheaded the project.

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 99.09 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 51.62 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.46 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.63 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.79 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.79 Cdn. National Railway . . 67.39 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 195.90 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 39.23 Capital Power Corp . . . . 25.99 Cervus Equipment Corp 20.59 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 52.99 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 50.83 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 29.67 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.86 General Motors Co. . . . . 36.50 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 21.59 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 54.93 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.19 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 67.70 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 41.00 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 12.70 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 50.64 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 105.42 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.92 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 14.40 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 47.75 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 18.73 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.12 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 59.76 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77.01 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 26.50 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 17.42 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 21.29 First Quantum Minerals . 21.63 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 25.13 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 9.71 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 4.23 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.64 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 38.77 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.65 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 23.61 Energy MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market finished higher Monday, driven by mostly stronger commodity prices amid little in the way of economic news besides some mixed data from China over the weekend.

The S&P/TSX composite index rose 32.31 points to 14,871.21. The Canadian dollar was up 0.19 of a cent to 91.68 cents US. Higher commodities boosted the energy and gold sectors on the TSX as July crude in New York climbed $1.75 to US$104.41 a barrel. August bullion gained $1.40 to US$1,253.90 an ounce, while July copper fell a penny to US$3.04 a pound.

On Wall Street, U.S. markets had been expected to come down slightly after touching record highs last week.

Instead, the Dow Jones industrials advanced 18.82 points to 16,943.10 and the Nasdaq rose 14.84 points to 4,336.24. The S&P 500 index was ahead by 1.83 points to 1,951.27.

China reported on Sunday that export growth accelerated in May although there was a dip in imports.

The world’s second-largest economy said exports rose seven per cent in dollar terms, up from a 0.9 per cent increase in April and rather large slumps in February and March.

Imports declined 1.6 per cent in May after inching up 0.8 per cent in April.

Private sector analysts say the Chinese economy will likely slow as the impact of mini-stimulus efforts fade.

The data came as traders continued to digest a move last week by the European Central Bank to deal with the threat of deflation and give some lift to a tepid economic recovery in the eurozone. The ECB has announced that it will be cutting its lending rate to 0.15 per cent from 0.25 per cent and dropping its overnight deposit rate to minus 0.1 per cent from zero.

Investors welcomed the news.

They had been counting on the ECB to take action to save the eurozone from falling into a deflationary spiral that would choke off growth.

On the real estate front, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said housing starts increased to a seasonally adjusted annual pace of 198,324 in May, up from 196,687 in April.

The results were better than 185,000 economists had been expecting, according to Thomson Reuters.

Meanwhile, U.S. meat producer Tyson Foods Inc. said it has won a bidding war for Hillshire Brands, maker of Jimmy Dean sausages and Ball Park hot dogs. Tyson Foods, which had been fighting with Pilgrim’s Pride for Hillshire, values the tentative deal at US$8.55 billion. The deal still needs to meet several conditions, including approval from Hillshire’s board of directors.

Pharmaceutical company Merck also announced it will spend nearly $4 billion for Idenix Pharmaceuticals with a per-share bid that more than triples the hepatitis C drug developer’s last closing price. Drug companies have been racing to test new and poten-

Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 32.35 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 38.51 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 71.75 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.35 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 59.81 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 46.31 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 23.22 Canyon Services Group. 16.90 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 32.56 CWC Well Services . . . . . 1.05 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 25.48 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.58 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . 101.52 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 67.17 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.55 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 35.97 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 54.35 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 7.21 Penn West Energy . . . . . 10.66 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.115 Precision Drilling Corp . . 14.65 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 43.39 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 11.16 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 17.09 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . 12.29 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 74.67 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 76.76 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 70.71 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96.76 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 39.92 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.04 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 29.50 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 51.65 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 73.96 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 20.83 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 45.79 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 75.24 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 38.48 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.24 tially lucrative treatments for hepatitis C, a blood-borne disease that causes liver damage and is expected to become more common as the U.S. population ages.

MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at close Monday: Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 14,871.21, up 32.31 points TSX Venture Exchange — 987.99, up 0.54 points TSX 60 — 850.02, up 1.82 points Dow — 16,943.10, up 18.82 points S&P 500 — 1,951.27, up 1.83 points Nasdaq — 4,336.24, up 14.84 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 91.68 cents US, up 0.19 of a cent Pound — C$1.8320, down 0.48 of a cent Euro — C$1.4824, down 0.90 of a cent Euro — US$1.3591, down 0.51 of a cent Oil futures: US$104.41 per barrel, up $1.75 (July contract) Gold futures: US$1,253.90 per oz., up $1.40 (August contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $21.639 oz., up 4.5 cents $695.69 kg., up $1.44 TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Monday at 987.99, up 0.54 of a point. The volume at 4:20 p.m. ET was 143.85 million shares.

ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: July ’14 $0.70 lower $463.00; Nov. ’14 $1.00 higher $463.10; Jan ’15 $1.10 higher $468.70; March ’15 $1.10 higher $471.50; May ’15 $1.10 higher $473.50; July ’15 $1.10 higher $475.30; Nov ’15 $1.10 higher $477.50; Jan. ’16 $1.10 higher $471.50; March ’16 $1.10 higher $475.00; May ’16 $1.10 higher $475.00; July ’16 $1.10 higher $475.00.

Barley (Western): July ’14 $15.00 lower $135.00; Oct. ’14 $15.00 lower $130.00; Dec. ’14 $15.00 lower $132.00; March ’15 $15.00 lower $133.00; May ’15 $15.00 lower $133.00; July ’15 $15.00 lower $133.00; Oct. ’15 $15.00 lower $133.00; Dec. ’15 $15.00 lower $133.00; March ’16 $15.00 lower $133.00; May ’16 $15.00 lower $133.00; July ’16 $15.00 lower $133.00.

Monday’s estimated volume of trade: 303,360 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 303,360.

Demand for credit up in Western Canada THE CANADIAN PRESS Credit monitoring agency Equifax says demand for credit has increased for four consecutive quarters in Western Canada, while demand in the Eastern provinces continues to slow.

Equifax says firstquarter statistics show that consumers’ overall debt, including mortgages, remains high at around $1.4 trillion, up from $1.33 trillion in the same period last year.

But Equifax says while consumer demand for credit nationally is still heading up — it was up 2.7 per cent in the quarter versus the same period a year ago — debt levels remain manageable.

The report says con-

sumer bankruptcies are down and the overall delinquency rate — bills due past 90 days — is down by 3.9 per cent.

It also says the instalment loan and credit card sectors showed significant increases of 11.8 per cent and 4.8 per cent year over year, respectively.

Equifax says while more new credit cards were issued, on average consumers are carrying smaller balances.

D I L B E R T

MF leader urges countries like Canada to set price on emissions

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — All countries, including energy powerhouses like Canada, need a proactive approach to protect the environment and not simply wait for a deal to replace the Kyoto Protocol, the head of the International Monetary Fund said Monday.

Christine Lagarde told an international economic conference that whether it’s a carbon tax or a cap and trade system, a mechanism is needed to reflect the cost of emissions to encourage less consumption.

She said countries cannot continue ignoring environmental cost factors in the use of fossil fuels, including air pollution and waste water.

“Free markets yes, but (at) the right price,” she told more than 1,200 delegates after receiving an

honorary doctorate from the University of Montreal.

Among those attending the opening Economic Forum of the Americas luncheon speech were Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard, former Liberal premier Jean Charest, and former Canadian prime ministers Jean Chretien and Joe Clark.

Lagarde said British Columbia has successfully implemented a carbon tax that both increases revenues and is helpful environmentally. But she said it’s not the only way to proceed.

“I’m sure that there are some good cap and trade (systems),” she said, pointing to Quebec’s partnership on the issue with California. “We cannot just continue ignoring those cost factors.”

Prime Minister Stephen Harper said in Ottawa on Monday that all countries want to take action on climate change, but not at the expense of their own economies.

Red Deer Chamber policies supported

BY ADVOCATE STAFF

ALBERTA CHAMBER CONFERENCE

It was a clean sweep for the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce at the recent Alberta Chambers of Commerce conference and policy session in Fort McMurray.

All seven of the policy positions presented by the local Chamber at the conference were adopted as provincial chamber policies.

These related to exempting Albertans from paying harmonized provincial sales tax and GST on asset management services; developing a green economy; ensuring the protection of agriculture in the Alberta

Land Use Stewardship Act; promoting agri-business by reducing trade barriers; instituting an appeal process for labour market opinions required under the Temporary Foreign Workers Program; developing an inter-community business licence strategy; and supporting technology-driven innovation by modifying funding programs.

The Red Deer Chamber policies were developed by its members in volunteer committees. They will now be promoted by the Alberta Chambers of Commerce.

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HOUSING: Economists believe sector near top However, on a year-to-date basis to the end of May, Calgary and Medicine Hat — like Red Deer — are both up from 2013. Edmonton, Grande Prairie Lethbridge and Wood Buffalo were lower.

On a national basis, CMHC reported a 0.8 per cent gain in May. However, economists say the housing market can’t sustain such a pace for much longer, given that by most indicators — from prices, to affordability, to home ownership rates to household debt — the sector appears to be at the top of its cycle.

“There are still many signs that the Canadian housing market may be moderately overbuilt. The number of condos for sale in the existing home market has increased considerably faster than demand in (many cities).

Meanwhile, the number of new homes under construction is at an all-time high,” said TD Bank economist Diana Petramala.

The biggest gains in May came in urban singleunit starts, which rose 5.4 per cent, while multiples dipped 0.8 per cent and rural starts fell by 3.8 per cent.

There was also a significant regional disparity in the data, with a huge leap in the Atlantic provinces (82.3 per cent), and more modest increases in Quebec and British Columbia.

Tempering the gains was a 15.7 per cent pullback in the Prairies and a mostly flat reading in Ontario.

The overall increase helped elevate the six-month moving average for the seasonally adjusted annual pace to 184,438 starts, as compared with 183,872 in April.

For the past two months, however, starts have averaged almost 198,000, which represents a 13 per cent increase from the first three months of the year and well about what is considered as the underlying rate of household formation in the country.

While the market has slowed somewhat from the torrid pace it set a few years back, most analysts believe there is more retrenching ahead as the economy recovers and interest rates start heading higher.

Still, the last month or so has seen mortgage rates declining rather than rising, as banks seek to attract

a bigger share of what is perceived to be a shrinking pool of buyers.

Both Scotiabank and the Bank of Montreal recently made news by dropping their five-year fixed rate offerings below three per cent.

In past years, the federal government had expressed concern at such low borrowing costs, even intervening in one celebrated occasion, but Finance Minister Joe Oliver has signalled that Ottawa does not intend to weigh in.

With files from The Canadian Press.

TECH: Mobile data expected to grow 18-fold In the past three years, he said, 300,000 software applications have been developed. And it’s expected that there will be 70 billion downloads worldwide, next year alone.

“Mobile data will grow 18-fold in five years,” said La Riviere.

The business opportunities related to this technological revolution are tough to predict, said La Riviere.

He quoted Georgetown University professor Michael Nelson as saying, “Trying to determine the market size for the Internet of things is like trying to calculate the market for plastics, circa 1940. At that time, it was difficult to imagine that plastics could be in everything.”

“We think it’s about $19 trillion of value at stake over the next 10 years,” said La Riviere, placing the figure for Canada at $57 billion.

Companies are making huge investments in information technology development and integration, he said, with the business needs of their clients increasingly driving the process.

He cited a prediction by John Chambers, Cisco’s CEO and executive chairman. Chambers expects that the Internet will undergo five to 10 times more changes in the next decade than it did during the preceding 25 years.

Such forecasts seem reasonable, based on the growing volumes of information being generated and shared.

“In 2012 alone, the world created more data than the previous 5,000 years combined,” said La Riviere.

The 2014 TechShow involved more than 25 IT companies from Canada and the United States.

It was one of three organized by Graycon this spring, with the others in Kelowna, B.C., and Saskatoon, Sask. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

Oliver concerned focus taken off cutting deficits, debt THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Finance Minister Joe Oliver says he’s concerned that provincial governments and Canada’s global allies will undermine the economy and reverse five years of gains if they relax their efforts to cut budgetary deficits and debts.

He reminded an international economic conference on Monday that the Canadian government has projected a $6-billion surplus in 2015-2016, but said the average budgetary deficit among G7 countries is 5.9 per cent of gross domestic product.

Oliver applauded the newly elected Quebec government for having a restraint budget and called on Ontario politicians — who are campaigning ahead of a June 12 provincial election — to make a similar move.

Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives are promising deep cuts in public sector jobs if elected, but Oliver says he’s not trying to intervene in Thursday’s vote.

“No matter which party wins the election, I will encourage the new government to make a serious commitment to growth and a balanced budget,” Oliver said Monday.

Canada cannot arrive at its potential if the biggest province remains in difficulty,” Oliver said later.

He said the eventual rise in interest rates and potential downgrades by credit rating agencies will cause debt payment costs to balloon.

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Mother blames herself for sibling disconnect Dear Annie: I have two adult daughters, both marHer grandmother spilled the beans, and now Gina ried now. “Beth” lives nearby, but “Gina” moved thinks Beth was deliberately “getting even” because across the country.

Gina didn’t invite Beth to her wedding.

Beth was diagnosed with ADHD and bipolar disI feel like such a failure. order when she was in her early 20s.

I am not getting any younger and worry that the I think she suffered from it during childhood, but two of them will air their dirty laundry at my funeral. was undiagnosed.

I love both of my girls, but I don’t know When they were children, I spent a great how to resolve this. — Brokenhearted deal of time trying to calm Beth down and Mother was aware that Gina did not get the same Dear Mother: Please stop beating degree of attention. yourself up. A child with behavioral isI tried to make up for it by doing things sues is a tremendous challenge to parwith Gina outside of the house. I became ents and siblings alike. her Brownie troop leader and went on her Even though Beth’s behavior was not class field trips. your fault, Gina needs you to apologize I made it my business to see that we had for not giving her the childhood she calm times together. thinks she deserved, and more imporNow that Beth is on medication, she is a tantly, Beth needs to reach out to her different person. sister and ask for forgiveness.

But it may be too late. Gina doesn’t want These small things can go a long way MITCHELL to come home anymore because she says toward healing. Also ask whether Gina & SUGAR she doesn’t feel safe here. Gina tells me would seek counseling with you. Be pathat she is being treated for PTSD due to tient, but don’t give up. verbal abuse and neglect she suffered as a Dear Annie: Last Memorial Day, I vischild. ited the grave of a relative to pay my reShe says I should have done a better job of pro- spects. I looked up and saw a group of people walktecting her. ing by with their dogs —right over the graves.

She hasn’t spoken to Beth in two years. I respect The cemetery has a sign saying no dogs are alher feelings, but I don’t understand why she cannot lowed. forgive Beth knowing how ill she was.

On a holiday like Memorial Day, the groundskeepBeth is expecting her second child, but I didn’t ers aren’t there to say anything. I tell Gina, because I thought she wouldn’t care. gave them a stern look, as I certainly didn’t want

their dogs to relieve themselves on my relative’s grave. They just looked at me and laughed.

This undoubtedly will happen again.

How can I deal with it without losing my cool? I find this disrespectful and disgusting. — Anywhere USA Dear USA: Those cemeteries that do not permit dogs will post a sign, as yours did.

Those who bring their dogs in spite of these signs are trespassing and should be reported to the cemetery owners, as well as the police.

In cemeteries where dogs are allowed, considerate owners will not permit their animals to relieve themselves on a grave, but will direct them to other areas within the cemetery and will clean up after them.

Dear Annie: I would like to respond to “Different Gods,” the Pagan who doesn’t want to attend church with her boyfriend’s family at Christmas.

I have been a practicing pagan for 30 years.

Though I am devoted to my religion, I am still able to celebrate with family and friends.

Holidays are about the season, the sharing and the joy in being alive.

“Different Gods” should embrace the holidays as a way to show her love for her boyfriend and his family.

Maybe then he might be more interested in attending some pagan festivals. — L. 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.

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HOROSCOPES Tuesday June 10 LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Interactions with those on a public CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Kate Upton, 21; level will trigger changes at home.

Elizabeth Hurley, 48; Frankie Faison, 64 A woman at work will give you some food for thought and THOUGHT OF THE DAY: There is an opportunity to solve will instill some values onto you that will alter the way you take a situation at work or with your health today that action on. You will actively seek to incorporate has been troubling you for some time. this sudden insight into your life.

Conversations with an older individual, someVIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Changes with one you look up to, will bring about this missing how you approach romance and fun will be triggolden piece of information. gered by foreigners.

Through understanding this new perspective Perhaps you’ve read something and it has with your daily work, health and how you are of stirred your thoughts a bit. Whatever action you service to others, you will find new ways of intake now will move you towards your wishes and creasing you finances as well. your goals.

Get to the root of the matter and apply it!

A stable perspective will be realized!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Those intimate this year will highlight an increase in finances relationships in your life will stir your emotional through the interactions with those in your daily pot today. A new understanding of shared valroutine, with work, and also with your health. ues will emerge that will trigger so much needed Your health will increase this year and you will LARISA MAIRA changes at home. interact with a mentor who will provide you with There is a great opportunity for you to jump OZOLINS truly profitable advice. forward with these ongoing changes at home Your true wishes will be implemented this now! year, within your career and also with clearing the SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Others will pull past! out the need for you to take an authoritative ARIES (March 21-April 19): There is a great opportunity stand on matters of personal importance. presented to you today within your career and the working This is a great opportunity for you to feel empowered by partnerships you have. who you’ve become. Your perspective is now changing toIf you are looking for work, then you will come across as wards an optimistic view, allow for abundance to enter. very capable and very serious about the job opportunity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There is a great opporClose relationships will form closer bonds today! tunity for you to feel empowered and to gain some finances.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Honest conversations about Take the proper grounded approach when in doubt and follow the direction you want to take within your relationships will be through with plans to a T. highlighted today.

You will form closer bonds with those significant relationYou are more apt to take serious account for their wrong- ships as they will offer you support today. doings and will stress your values onto them. A good day to CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There will be a need to view a new perspective on life and others! stand up for your values today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Something is troubling you on Friends might offer you little comfort in pursuing your a subconscious level. Perhaps it is a conversation you had a dreams, but you know that it is what you intend to do. There while ago with your romantic interest, or a diet change. is a great opportunity for you to feel empowered by standing Let go of fears and address all issues one by one and your ground with your beliefs. move towards your goals more cautiously now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You are supported by famCANCER (June 21-July 22): There’s a great opportunity ily members today, but there is a strong pull for you to stand to make those necessary changes with how you have fun. your ground and do what’s best for you.

Significant relationships can offer you the exact guidance toThis independence is helping you find your authority within wards changes that need to happen in your life. your career and in the public.

Friends might be opposed to this new you, but you are doHealth will improve if you take the proper actions. ing the right thing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Conversations with foreign-

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ers you trust will leave you needing to express what you truly value in this world.

This will provide you with an opportunity to truly find out what your aspirations and dreams are for yourself now. A more serious perspective will emerge now!

Larisa Maira Ozolins is an internationally syndicated astrologer and columnist. Her column appears daily in the Advocate.

PET OF THE WEEK

Lil is the sweetest 2 year old Rottweiler/Shepherd mix around. She is so gentle and easy-going but still requires a fair amount of daily exercise. She will be going home spayed, micro-chipped, vaccinated and VERY happy!

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This young moose trotted across four fairways at River Bend Golf Course in Red Deer and then went for a drink along hole five before going back into the bush.

DENVER — The Hershey Co. has sued a Colorado marijuana edibles maker, claiming it makes four pot-infused candies that too closely resemble iconic products of the chocolate maker.

The trademark infringement lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Denver this week against TinctureBelle LLC and TinctureBelle Marijuanka LLC. It alleges TinctureBelle’s Ganja Joy, Hasheath, Hashees and Dabby Patty mimic Hershey’s Almond Joy, Heath, Reese’s peanut butter cups and York peppermint patty candies, respectively.

TinctureBelle did not immediately return messages seeking comment.

The Denver Business Journal first reported about the lawsuit filed Tuesday.

The company’s website says its products, which include lotions and balms, are “diabetic safe and delicious” and helpful with a variety of issues, including pain, headaches and insomnia.

The edibles are sold in Colorado’s legal pot shops and medical marijuana dispensaries.

Pennsylvania-based Hershey says TinctureBelle products are packaged in a way that will confuse consumers, including children.

Hershey’s suit says TinctureBelle “creates a genuine safety risk with regard to consumers” who may inadvertently eat them thinking they are ordinary chocolate candy.

The lawsuit was filed as Colorado lawmakers look to tighten safety regulations for largely unmonitored marijuana snacks that can be indistinguishable from regular candies and baked goods.

Parents and doctors have said some children are eating the highly potent gummy bears, cookies, brownies and other items by mistake, sending them to hospitals in increasing numbers.

Hershey wants a judge to order TinctureBelle to stop selling the items.

It is also seeking damages.

“Individuals and families the world over trust Hershey and its various brands as signifying safe and delicious treats for people of all ages,” the lawsuit says.

More than two dozen people had reported poisonings from marijuana edibles to the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center as of April, citing dizziness, nausea and hallucinations.

At least six were children who swallowed innocent-looking edibles, the poison centre said.

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TORTILLA!

THIS FLATBREAD’S PLIABLE, DOUGHY TEXTURE MAKES IT VERY EASY TO USE AS A STANDMADHU BADONI IN FOR FOOD BREAD Remember when the soft ft tortilla whirlwind flew in about decade and half ago? ew It was touted as the “new ng bread” and it was appealing d because it was thinner and nutritionally healthier than the loaf bread. They became the wrappings for lunchbox sandwiches, the bun for the hotdog and pliable bread for the pinwheel sandwiches.

I have to confess, I didn’t immediately jump on the soft tortilla bandwagon. It reminded me too much of the Indian bread — chapatti or the ro-le ti — that we ate every single ing day at dinner time. Growing g hot up, my mom served it piping ries. alongside the prepared curries. nd when I “suffered” through and ch like the the tortilla, looking so much opularity I roti, started gaining in popularity thought there was no way I was going to wrap a perfectly good tuna lunch sandwich in a tortilla! Eating roti for one meal was bearable, but twice was total punishment.

What sold me on the bread was, a long time afterwards, when I discovered that the wrap could be substituted for the crust used for making the samosas. I love making samosas but it is long process because of the dough.

Making the dough is easy, but rolling out the elastic dough into eight-inch rounds for every samosa — that is just tedious and very labour intensive. But using the prepared, already flat bread, the task of samosas is sinfully easy!

Is there any difference in taste?

The tortilla is typically made with the same five ingredients as the samosa crust: flour, water, fat, salt and baking powder, so it’s hard to tell the difference!

As more recipes began appearing with tortilla, it was hard to resist picking up a package of soft tortilla from the bakery section and making them a staple in my kitchen.

Samosa 3 large baked potato, peeled and cut small chunks 5 cups water 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 cup frozen peas 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 package flour tortillas Oil for deep frying Thick paste with flour and water Pre-heat a skillet or wok, add oil, sauté onion and peas. Season with curry powder, coriander, cumin and salt. Add potato and cilantro. Stir mixture well and removed from the heat. Take a piece of flour tortilla and cut it in half. Moisten flour paste around all edges. Fold both ends over to form a small cone shape. Stuff prepared potato in to the cone-shape. To seal, pressed both sides tortillas together to form a triangular shape.

Continue making samosa until done. Pre-heated oil in a large skillet or wok. Deep fry samosa till it golden crispy. Places samosa on a plate covered with paper towel to get rid of excessive oil. Serve hot with salsa, sweet and sour sauce or chutney.

Chicken Pot Pie 3 (10-inch) flour tortillas, white or whole wheat Vegetable or canola oil cooking spray 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups) ½ cup minced fresh cilantro Salt and pepper

The pliable bendable pliable, doughy texture of the tortilla makes them very versatile to use.

I am still not too enthusiastic about using it as a sandwich wrap but here are a few of my favourite ways I like to use the flatbread: ● They are a healthy replacement for the potato chip. Simply brush on olive oil, season and bake. You can stic looking cracker easily create a rustic ongside the guacaor chip plate alongside hip dip. For a sweet mole, humus or chip rtilla with butter dessert, brush tortilla gar and cinnaand sprinkle sugar ng. Top with mon before baking. ke sautéed warm topping like eam, and apples and ice cream, k open you have quick faced apple pie! ● They make a perfect base for pizza for ay the quick weekday imeal. Place burrito-sized tortillass on a cookie sheet and brush both sides with olive oil. Lightly

2 large eggs 1 cup milk 1 cup allpurpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Preheat the oven to 425F, making sure an oven rack is in the middle position.. ch Grease a nine-inch ate deep dish pie plate ray. with cooking spray.

Overlap and layerr the ind of three tortillas (kind attern), in a cloverleaf pattern), o the dish, pressing them into m and sides so that the bottom re evenly covof the pie plate are a. In a medium ered with tortilla. edded chicken with bowl, toss the shredded ese, cilantro, ½ tea1 cup of the cheese, spoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. re into the pie plate.

Spread the mixture In the same bowll that the chicken mixture was in (no need to wash it), whisk together the eggs, milk, flour, baking powder and ½ teaspoon salt until smooth. Slowly pour this liquid mixture into the pie plate covering the chicken evenly. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake for 25 minutes, until the surface is golden brown. Let the casserole rest five to 10 minutes before serving. Great with a salad.

Cinnamon Tortilla with Sautéed Apples 4 8-inch flour tortillas 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Sautéed apples 2 tablespoons butter

spread th sauce over each tortithe ll leaving a half-inch borlla, de around the edges. The der se secret here is to use a small am amount of sauce so that the pizz is as crispy as possible. pizza Laye on your favourite topLayer pings and cheese and bake at 425F for eight to nine minutes. The c tortillas crisps up perfectly. They don’t taste like a tortilla but rather like perfect thin crust pizza dough!

Tortil ● Tortillas are a great substitute for lasagna noodles. You don’t have to pre-cook the noodles and it takes less time than the oven-ready noodles. It is delicious and no one can tell you cheated! ● Want dumpling in your chicken soup? Just cut the tortillas into strip into about one inch by two inches, then drop them into the hot chicken broth. About 30 min-

TOP: For a sweet dessert, brush tortilla with butter and sprinkle sugar and cinnamon before baking. Place tortilla chip on a plate top with warm topping like sautéed apples and ice cream, cream and you have quick open-faced apple pie!

LEFT: Layered tortilla make a great crust for a chicken pot pie; spray a pie plate and layer the bottom with tortilla, and continue on with your recipe.

BOTTOM: They are a healthy replacement for the potato chip. Simply brush on olive oil, season and bake. You can easily create a rustic-looking cracker or chip plate alongside the guacamole, humus or chip dip.

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utes they are puffed and yummy.

Madhu Badoni is a Red Deer-based freelance food writer. She can be reached at madhubadoni@gmail.com or on Twitter @madhubadoni. Watch for Madhu’s Masala Mix blog on www.reddeeradwww. eddee ad Masala-Mix vocate.com.

warm a p p l e s with a scoop of ice cream.

2 large tart apples — peeled, cored and sliced ¼ inch thick 1 teaspoon cornstarch ¼ cup cold water ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Ice cream Heat oven to 425F. Brush the tortillas on both sides with the butter and sprinkle with the sugar and cinnamon. Bake the tortillas on two baking sheets, switching the sheets halfway through, until golden, five to seven minutes per side. Cool and then break into pieces.

In a large skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add apples.

Cook, stirring constantly, until apples are almost tender, about six to seven minutes. Dissolve cornstarch in water; add to skillet. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Boil for two minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Top the tortilla pieces with

Spiced Tortilla Crackers 4 flour tortillas tortillas, 12 12-inch inch 4 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon of your favourite seasoning ( rosemary and sundried tomato, taco, tex-mex, etc.) ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper Parmesan cheese Preheat the oven to 350F. Evenly spread a tablespoon of olive oil on each tortilla wrap. Stack the wraps on top of each other. This will oil both sides of the wrap. Mix all the spices together. Sprinkle about ½ teaspoon of spice on each wrap and spread it evenly. Again stack them all up. Using a pizza cutter cut the wraps in to small bite sizes. Grate some Parmesan cheese over the wraps. Transfer the wrap pieces onto the baking sheets. Bake the chips for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crispy.

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BRIEF Toopy and Binoo returning to Memorial Centre Off-the-wall silly twosome Toopy and Binoo are returning to Red Deer’s Memorial Centre this fall with a new batch of friends.

The new Sept. 30 stage show Toopy and Binoo: Fun and Games will see the pair dancing with Xs and Os, wiggling with smiling snakes and trying to out-stretch some smarty-pants ladders. Toopy and Binoo’s imaginations ignite after the friends come across a toy chest full of mismatched games and puzzles.

Along with the game pieces, there will also be tea-partying cats, a flock of fun-loving sheep and energetic Dusteroos.

Tickets are on sale for $32.50 for the 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. shows at the Black Knight Ticket Centre.

Crystal Plamondon to perform at Fratter’s Speakeasy

Tree House Youth Theatre holding summer camp Tree House Youth Theatre is inviting young people to sign up for a week of theatre camp this summer.

Children from nine to 11 years old can learn about movement, voice, character and costume from July 21 to 25. Older youths from 12 to 17 can learn those skills from July 28 to Aug. 1. Both camps will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily at the Scott Block in downtown Red Deer.

At the end of both weeks, the young people will demonstrate what they’ve learned by putting on a play for family and friends at 4 p.m. on both Fridays.

The cost is $270 per camp week, and financial assistance is available in the form of full or part scholarships.

To register, call 403-986-0631 or visit www.treehouseyouththeatre.ca or email treehousetheatre@ gmail.com.

Daughter of Real Housewives of Vancouver star injured in shooting

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — The daughter of Real Housewives of Vancouver star Jody Claman was among two people injured during a drive-by shooting in the city’s east side, Global News reports.

Global said Mia Deakin, who was a frequent guest on the Canadian Real Housewives spinoff, was shot Sunday night at a gas station in Vancouver.

Vancouver police refused to confirm Deakin’s identity, but a spokesman said a 28-year-old woman was hit in the shoulder while a 27-year-old man who was with her received minor injuries.

The shooting happened Sunday evening at about 7 p.m., said Sgt. Randy Fincham.

The woman and man were standing outside their vehicle when someone in a grey or silver SUV pulled up and started firing, he said.

Fincham said the shooting “was not random,” but he declined to speculate about the target or the motive.

Global cited an anonymous source who reportedly said the man, not Deakin, was believed to be the intended target.

Fincham said the woman underwent surgery for her injury and was in stable condition on Monday.

Deakin was a routine guest on Real Housewives of Vancouver, which chronicled the daily lives of a group of wealthy socialites, which often descended into gossiping and arguments.

Lark Productions, which produced the show, released a brief statement expressing its concern for Deakin, who also uses her mother’s surname, Claman, but offering no details about what happened.

“We are sorry to hear the news of the events of last night,” said the statement, released Monday.

“We wish Mia a very speedy recovery and our thoughts are with the Claman family at this time.”

Several former Real Housewives co-stars reacted to the news on Twitter.

“My heart goes out to the Claman family at this time,” wrote Ronnie Negus.

“Spoke to Jody several times last night. We are all praying.”

Mary Zilba tweeted: “My prayers go out to (at)MiaClaman and her family tonight.”

The show ran for two seasons on Slice.

Shaw Media, which owns Slice, announced last year that the show would not be returning for a third season as the company considered potential changes to the cast or location.

Meanwhile, Fincham said the 27-year-old man who was also injured fled the scene and was later located by police and taken to hospital. He had an outstanding warrant for driving while prohibited, said Fincham.

“He was cleared medically, released from the hospital and arrested by police,” said Fincham.

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Actor Henry Winkler reflects on his career and growing up dyslexic in an interview at the Banff World Media Festival in Banff, Monday.

Henry Winkler of Happy Days reflects on dyslexia, the Fonz

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

BANFF WORLD MEDIA FESTIVAL

BANFF — Growing up with dyslexia was painful for actor/author Henry Winkler, whose big break came playing “the Fonz” — or the ultra-cool Arthur Fonzarelli — on the megahit Happy Days, which enjoyed a lengthy run beginning in the 1970s.

“The most painful experience I think was from (age) six to 31 to be specific,” said Winkler, 68, attending the Banff World Media Festival where he is receiving the Award of Excellence.

“I had no sense of self. I had no confidence. I played a character the Fonz — he is who I wanted to be, not who I was,” he added.

“And then slowly but surely I now understand a sense of self might be one of the most important ingredients of being alive.”

It wasn’t until he was 31 that Winkler discovered he was dyslexic.

At a period when his career was in a “lull” his agent suggest-

ed he pen a series of books along with Lin Oliver about a fourthgrade boy, Hank Zipzer, who is also dyslexic.

“I believed I was stupid. I believed there was no way I was going to write a book. Hank — short for Henry — and Zipzer was a woman that lived on the fourth floor of my building in New York City that I thought was a zippy name,” he said with a smile.

“Now we are 26 novels in of something I never thought I could do.”

Winkler stars as a teacher in the British CBBC series Hank Zipzer, which has just been renewed for a second season.

He said he didn’t initially write the books as a form of therapy.

“I didn’t know it was therapeutic. I now get to talk to kids in school all over the world and it is one of the greatest things I’ve ever gotten to do in my professional life. It is life affirming.”

Winkler could fill a book with the number of parts he has played over the years including a recurring role on USA Network’s Royal Pains, as Hank and Evan’s ne’erdo-well father Eddie and as incompetent lawyer Barry Zuckerkorn in the cult comedy Arrested Development.

He has fond memories Happy Days — which aired from 1974-84 — and its cast, which included future film director and producer Ron Howard as Richie Cunningham.

“Ron Howard is like a younger brother,” he said.

“When we started to do Happy Days we were doing it in front of a live audience. We were just waiting for a scene to rehearse and he said ‘What do you think? I really want to be a director.’ At 18 I got a vibration off this young man and said, ‘Ron, if you want to be a brain surgeon I will be your first patient.”’

Psy goes for Gangnam Style departure WITH SNOOP DOGG COLLABORATION

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — Even Psy is over Gangnam Style.

The ubiquitous 2012 hit is one Psy knows he probably will never top, and that makes creating new music quite a challenge.

“People always comparing my new thing with Gangnam Style, which is unbeatable,” Psy said.

“That means I have a severe, heavy pressure on my shoulder. ...

File photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS In that way I don’t like the song.”

South Korean musical performer Psy speaks during an interview. The The bizarre, colorful video featuring the now-iconic horse gallop ubiquitous 2012 hit Gangnam Style is one Psy knows he probably will dance recently surpassed 2 bil- never top, and that makes creating new music quite a challenge. lion, a record for YouTube. The South Korean pop star also holds time he plans to include more But for now he’ll continue the record for most views in a day English lyrics. rapping in his native Korean on with 38 million for his Gangnam “All the people you know, Braun’s advice: “He saying, ‘If you Style follow up Gentleman. except Korea, they don’t have are rapping in English we already The 36-year-old, who was wide- any idea what I’m saying right? have so many rappers who’s way ly famous in Korea before Gang- They’re just waiting for ‘Hey, sexy better than you. But if you rap in nam, remains humble about his lady,’ he said of an English lyric Korean, you’re No. 1 in this counrelatively new international fame. from Gangnam Style. “I figured out try,’ which is really smart.”

“If I’m walking out and no one’s like maybe from now on I should Online: http://youtube.com/user/ recognized me and no one is ask- communicate more.“ officialpsy ing me about autograph or photograph that’s a tragedy,” he said. “I should quit my job with that. So sometimes it’s tired, yes of course, but that’s part of my job.”

Psy decided switching genres would be his best bet for another hit so he teamed with Snoop Dogg on the hip-hop track Hangover.

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From heartfelt ballads to toe-tapping Cajun music, Alberta singer Crystal Plamondon will put on an eclectic show Saturday at Fratter’s Speakeasy in Red Deer.

The performer hails from Plamondon, a Northern Alberta village founded by her Franco-American great-grandfather in 1908.

The bilingual singer/songwriter has had a 20-year career, delivering passionate concerts that feature everything from plaintive ballads to rock, country, roots and Cajun music.

Plamondon has become known for her warmth and wit on stage, and her great rapport with the audience.

More information about her music can be found at www.crystalplamandon.com.

Doors open at 5 for the 9 p.m. show. There’s a $15 cover.

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No impact from AltaLink sale

RADIOTHON RAISES CASH

$3.2-BILLION OFFER BY BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY ENERGY YET TO BE APPROVED

FRONT The five Central Alberta Optimist Clubs raised about $88,000 during their 11th annual Bringing out the Best in Kids radiothon at Parkland Mall on May 8 and 9. They had more than 60 people fielding calls and donations, with the support of Sunny 94, Kraze 101.3, Big 105.5 and 106.7 The Drive. This year’s beneficiaries are Camp Quality and the Optimist Reading College.

Since the Optimists started the radiothon, they have raised more than $1.12 million.

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF The pending sale of AltaLink in a multibillion-dollar deal will not have any impact on the company’s power line plans for Central Alberta, says a company spokesman.

Last month, SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. announced it was selling AltaLink for $3.2 billion to Berkshire Hathaway Energy, which has US$70-billion worth of energy assets.

Headquartered in Calgary, AltaLink is Alberta’s largest power transmission company with 12,000 km of transmission lines.

AltaLink spokesman Peter Brodsky said the sale of the

company has yet to be approved by regulators and the federal government.

“We don’t anticipate an answer to that until the end of this year,” he said.

“Regardless of the outcome, it’s business as usual in terms of projects that are in place and projects that are before the regulators.

“There’s no direct impact on our day-to-day operations in any scenario.”

Among the company’s ongoing projects is the $1.65-billion, two-year Western Alberta Transmission Line project, a 350-km, 500-kilovolt direct cur-

rent transmission line connecting the Genesee area west of Edmonton to the Langdon area east of Calgary.

is awaiting Alberta Utilities Commission approval, expected in August.

Public hearings were held in Red Deer in March. Concerns about proposed routes were heard from residents in the Pines, West Park and a business — ALTALINK SPOKESMAN PETER BRODSKY o w n e r i n t h e city’s Railyards district.

Two-thirds of the 950 transInnisfail-area residents and mission towers are already in the town also expressed conplace and helicopters were out cerns about proposed routes. in the Innisfail area recently Some residents favour Alplacing structures. taLink’s preferred route while A $350-million project to up- another group of residents supgrade transmission lines and fa- port an alternate route. cilities in the Red Deer region pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

‘THERE’S NO DIRECT IMPACT ON OUR DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS IN ANY SCENARIO.’

AUTHOR TO SIGN BOOKS ON SUNDAY Medicine Hat author Lorna M. Scott will sign copies of her book Walking the Journey Together … Alone: How to Find Peace, Hope and Joy in the Middle of the Sh** on Sunday. Scott will be at Red Deer’s Chapters Indigos Books at 5250 22nd St. from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Lorna lost her husband and high school sweetheart Callum to cancer and writes about how she learned to cope. The trainer, self-development coach, author and speaker has worked with individuals and facilitated groups for over 20 years. Her personal philosophy is to have a positive outlook on life with a focus on solutions, not problems.

The Scotts lived in Red Deer in the early 2000s and Cal Scott was the ad director at the Red Deer Advocate. For more information go to www. walkingthejourney togetheralone.com.

LOTTERY TO BUILD BLACKFALDS SKATE PARK The Blackfalds Optimist Club is holding a Wheelin ’n’ Reelin lottery to help raise funds to build a new skate park in Blackfalds.

Prizes include a 2014 800 CanAm side-by-side ($14,870) sponsored by Turple Brothers and a 2014 Fury Lund fishing boat and trailer ($17,200) sponsored

by Go RV & Marine. Only 1,999 tickets will be printed and cost $50 each.

Draw date is Sept. 1 at 2 p.m. Contact John at 403-396-0798, Kevin at 403-846-0111, or Edie at 403-318-5782.

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

Hospice director proud of record

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

City of Red Deer emergency services personnel help a woman from her vehicle after a two-vehicle collision at the corner of 30th Street at 47 Avenue, near Sunnybrook Farm and Museum on Monday morning. Witnesses said a man driving a red Acura fled after the collision, running through the Sunnybrook Farm and Museum property.

Police arrest suspect after robbery, collision WOMAN INJURED WHEN STOLEN VEHICLE HITS HER CAR

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF A suspect is in custody after a man robbed a Red Deer liquor store at knifepoint and then crashed into another vehicle while making his getaway.

RCMP said a knifewielding man walked into the Gaetz Avenue Liquor Store at 3417 50th Ave. around noon on Monday. He walked out with two bottles of liquor and then stole an Acura.

While fleeing in the stolen vehicle, a suspect collided with another car in front of Sunnybrook Farm Museum at 47th Avenue and 30th Street.

One eyewitness who was heading north on 47th Avenue and was passed by the suspect’s speeding vehicle heading for the curve in front of Sunnybrook Farm Museum told the Red Deer Advocate she feared the worst.

“He was going so fast he was erratic,” said the woman, who asked not to be named. “It was scary.”

After the crash, the suspect

jumped out of his vehicle and fled on foot.

Witnesses spotted him running in the area of Sims Furniture and Bower Place Shopping Centre.

After unsuccessfully trying to get into several nearby homes, the suspect was cornered by police in a backyard.

undetermined injuries.

Police say she was conscious and talking.

“At this point, RCMP continue to piece together the details of this series of events and interview witnesses,” says RCMP Cpl. Sarah Knelsen.

“They are also investigating a report that the suspect struck another vehicle before colliding with the female victim in front of Sunnybrook Farm.”

Police are still trying to track that driver down.

“RCMP would like to thank the many members — RCMP CPL. SARAH KNELSEN of the public who provided valuable information on the He allegedly pulled out a knife suspect’s location,” said Knelsen. and threatened police before beThe name of the suspect and ing taken into custody. charges have not yet been reNo police officers were hurt. leased.

The suspect suffered minor injuAnyone with any more inforries. mation is asked to call police The woman in the other vehicle at 403-343-5575 or Crime Stopwas trapped in her vehicle and pers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), had to be rescued by Red Deer or go online at www.tipsubmit.

Emergency Services. com.

She was taken to hospital with pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

‘THEY ARE ALSO INVESTIGATING A REPORT THAT THE SUSPECT STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE BEFORE COLLIDING WITH THE FEMALE VICTIM IN FRONT OF SUNNYBROOK FARM.’

Residents flee flames, man hospitalized One man was taken to hospital and some residents had to escape by clambering off their balconies after an early-morning apartment fire on Monday.

Red Deer Emergency Services responded to a fire in the threestorey apartment building at 5616 42nd St. shortly after 1 a.m.

Tenants were alerted to the fire by a hallway smoke alarm and

phoned 911.

Fire-medics found the victim lying on the floor of his apartment in the nine-suite building. He was taken to hospital but his condition is unknown.

Some residents got out through smoke-filled corridors and some escaped using their balconies.

There were no other injuries reported.

Fire investigators determined the fire started on a stove top.

Damage was estimated at $85,000.

“We remind residents to stay in the kitchen when using the stove top or broiler,” said Tim Kivell, fire prevention officer.

“It doesn’t take long for a fire to start and the results can be tragic.”

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

After almost seven years of working a tough job, the departing executive director is proud of what she has accomplished at the helm of the Red Deer Hospice Society.

Brenda Watts is winding down her time with the organization.

Her last day is June 18, but she took time to reflect on what the society has accomplished in the community.

“We have a great facility, we have a great organization, and I’m very humbled to have been a part of it,” said Watts.

“In 1999 when the society was formed, people didn’t know what the hospice was in Red Deer.

“People would ask, ‘What’s a hospice?’

“I’m proud that we’ve educated the public that there are options for their end of life.”

Watts said it is a very demanding job.

Working as the executive director of any notfor-profit, let alone one for seven years, can be taxing with long hours and few days off.

See HOSPICE on Page B2

FORT NORMANDEAU

Final, critical exhibit will be unveiled The “final, critical exhibit” at Fort Normandeau will be unveiled on Wednesday, and the public is invited for the big event.

The outdoor exhibit Looking Back, Looking Ahead will be officially opened at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the heritage site southwest of Red Deer.

The display incorporates a backward-looking piece focusing on the harmful history of Indian residential schools in Canada.

One of those schools was operated from 1893 to 1919 just across the Red Deer River from the fort site.

A new telescope-like tool will allow visitors to peer across the river to see where the school would have stood and what it looked like.

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BRIEFS National Aboriginal Day starts with June 16 walk National Aboriginal Day is turning into a longer celebration in Red Deer.

Although the day is officially marked on June 21, Red Deer’s Native Friendship Centre will hold an open house and friendship walk nearly a week earlier, on Monday, June 16.

When National Aboriginal Day officially rolls around on Saturday, June 21, a celebration will be held at the Iron Ridge Elementary and Junior Campus school yards in Blackfalds, with a teepee raising at dawn, prayers, and reading of the proclamation and an honour song at 1 p.m. This will be followed by displays, games, music and cake until 6 p.m.

On Tuesday, June 24, local aboriginal groups will honour St. Jean Baptiste Day. There will be a culture and dessert night at the Golden Circle from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. This includes the presentation of the Red Deer Native Friendship Centre’s fifth-annual Turtle Awards. There will also be stories, songs and dances from First Nations, Métis and Inuit people. A grand entry procession will begin at 6:30 p.m.

On Wednesday and Thursday, June 25 and 26, various aboriginal organizations will host open houses and celebrate Multicultural Day on Friday, June 27. Aboriginal groups and entertainers will also help celebrate Canada Day on Tuesday, July 1, at Bower Ponds.

For more information, call 403-3400020.

Class recognized for bone promotion Susan Mueller’s Grade 5 class at Grandview Elementary has been recognized for its bone promotion.

The class submitted a public service announcement to Alberta Milk’s Strong Bones, Strong Communities contest that promoted bone-building foods and activities. The initiative was part of the Power4Bones nutrition education program utilized by Mueller.

One of two winning classrooms in Alberta, the Grandview students won the right to give away a $500 donation to a charity of their choice. The students chose the charity Save the Children.

Bike riding partnership renewed A partnership between two Red Deer groups has, for the third year, offered a program teaching special needs children how to ride bikes.

The Red Deer Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre and Red Deer College Adapted Physical Education Program in Kinesiology and Sports Studies have partnered together again to offer the program.

The program breaks down each component of cycling into smaller and more manageable exercises.

“We have seen so much success with this program and we are happy to bring it back for another year,” said Jan Gervais, Aspire occupational therapist.

The program, called You Can Ride TWO, is designed to support children with special needs as they learn to ride a bike and experience the joy and freedom of cycling without training wheels.

It allows children to experience a sequence of successes when learning to ride. Along with an occupational therapist, a physical therapist and a

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Red Deer and District Labour Council commissioned this $40,000 project to celebrate the centennial of the Alberta Federation of Labour in 2012

Labour group needs home for art A local labour group needs a home for a unique centennial art project.

Red Deer and District Labour Council commissioned the $40,000 project to celebrate the centennial of the Alberta Federation of Labour in 2012 and the significant role played by Alberta’s union workers.

The three-metre stainless steel disk embossed with laser-etched images of labour was to have been hung in the downtown Central Alberta Trades and Labour Society.

Unfortunately, the building was sold

and a new home has yet to be found for the work by Bragg Creek artist Karen HoFatt.

The city’s public arts jury committee said it didn’t fit its guidelines for public buildings, which means the cityowned Red Deer and District Museum is out as a venue as well.

Karen Reay, labour council secretary treasurer, said they would like to find a high-profile location for the piece.

“We would like an appropriate place, a place where the public is go-

ing to be seeing it and appreciating it,” said Reay.

Money for the art project came from donations and a $19,475 provincial grant.

The council represents 15 labour groups representing about 7,000 Central Alberta workers.

Those with suggestions for a good site for the art work should email Reay at kreay@telus.net.

large group of experienced volunteers, this program uses visuals, one-on-one teaching, peer modelling and repetition to contribute to the success of this program.

The program runs Wednesday until June 11 from 5 to 7:15 p.m. at the Red Deer College Kevin Sirois gym, 100 College Blvd. For more information call 403-340-2606.

Cause of barn blaze still not determined

refugees Ethel Suarez and Martha Cortes will speak about their experiences from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Cultural Cafe at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery.

On Friday, June 20, the Samasana Multicultural Choir, drummers, henna artists are others will gather from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for a celebration of diversity and refugee contributions to Canadian culture at Veteran’s Square and the Ross Street Patio. Speakers include Monybany Dau Sudan and Masoumeh Mohammadi from Afghanistan.

Later that afternoon, table talks facilitated by former refugees will be held at The Hub on Ross (4936 Ross St.) from 3 to 5 p.m. And an open house will also be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Central Alberta Immigrant Women’s Association at 110 5017 49th St.

New trial set in alleged gang-style killing A new trial date has been set for a man accused of masterminding a gangstyle killing in Red Deer in the spring of 2009.

Brandon Neil Prevey, 29, died in a hail of bullets fired from a passing car as he and an acquaintance pulled up to a house in Red Deer’s Inglewood subdivision in the early hours of April 5, 2009.

A number of suspects were arrested in connection with the murder, including Christopher Martin Fleig, now 30.

Fleig was tried and convicted by Justice Kirk Sisson at the conclusion of a trial in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench in May of 2012.

However, the conviction was overturned and a new trial was ordered by the Alberta Court of Appeal in early March of this year. The panel of judges that reviewed the conviction raised questions about how Sisson assessed testimony given by two of the Crown’s witnesses.

Represented by Edmonton defence counsel Anna Konye, Fleig has asked to be tried by judge and jury rather than by judge alone.

His new trial is set for five weeks in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench, opening with jury selection on Nov. 9, 2015.

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SPECTACLE: Half devoted to healing, reconciliation The other half of the spectacle will speak to the steps that have been undertaken to move towards healing and reconciliation.

As part of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission event last year at the site, the lives of the 325 native children who were forced to attend the Red Deer school — some of whom died and were buried while there — were honoured.

The forward-looking section is oriented toward the location of a sweat lodge and healing site on the grounds.

Schoolchildren, elders and descendants of Red Deer Industrial School students will be around for the opening ceremony, and there will be programming for school groups throughout the morning and afternoon.

From 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. at Gaetz Memorial United Church in Red Deer, a special educational opportunity for adults will be presented.

The KAIROS blanket exercise is designed to examine the nation-to-nation relationship between indigenous and non-indigenous people in Canada, teaching “a history of Canada that most people never learn.”

Both events are being held in conjunction with the National Day of Healing and Reconciliation, marking the federal government’s 2008 apology to residential school survivors.

The blanket event is open to the public, but people are asked to phone ahead to confirm numbers.

To attend, contact the Red Deer Native Friendship Centre at 403-340-0020.

HOSPICE: Very rewarding place to be “It’s a very rewarding place to be, it’s very busy and it’s just the time in my life where I think I’m ready for a change,” said Watts.

“I believe the hospice is in a really good position.

Investigators still haven’t pinpointed the cause of a large barn blaze that killed more than 100 head of cattle near Ponoka.

It happened early on June 2 at a farm about eight km west of Ponoka on Hwy 53. Members of the Ponoka Fire Department were called to a fire already in progress at approximately 1:30 a.m.

Firefighters spent more than three hours extinguishing the blaze, which destroyed the dairy barn.

No humans were hurt in the inferno, and several cows escaped.

Ponoka County fire chief Ted Dillon said the fire is still under investigation.

Rail crossing needs maintenance

Maskwacis murder suspect’s trial set for 2015

CN Rail is closing a stretch of Prentiss Road in Lacombe County on June 17 to do scheduled crossing maintenance.

Prentiss Road (also known as Range Road 26-0) will be closed between Lakeside/Sargent Road and Township Road 39-4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Traffic will be redirected west to Range Road 26-1.

World Refugee Week to be marked World Refugee Week will be marked in Red Deer with stories, an open house and a public celebration of refugee contributions.

On Wednesday, June 18, former

We have a great board, we’re running very smoothly with our staff and I think it’s a great time for a change.”

After years of hard work, Watts is taking the summer off with her semi-retired husband to recharge and relax.

While she doesn’t know what the future will hold, she’s not counting out a future with nonprofit work.

“I’m going to miss the people and I wonder if, because you never know what life holds for you, will I ever work for such a noble cause again?”

Founded in 1999, the Red Deer Hospice Society provides physical, social, emotional and spiritual support for individuals who are dying and for their loved ones.

The hospice facility opened in 2005 and is located in Anders.

It has 10 individual rooms for the chronically, terminally or seriously ill, as well as family support areas, a dining area and a sanctuary. As a non-profit,

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The suspect in a murder near Maskwacis more than a year ago has been ordered to stand trial next spring.

Lindsey Allen Bruno, 20, is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death on Feb. 2, 2013, of Levonne Baptiste, 16, at the Samson First Nation.

RCMP investigating the incident allege that the murder was gang related and put out a Canada-wide warrant for Bruno’s arrest. He was located less than a week later on the Samson reserve.

Bruno, who remains in custody, has pleaded not guilty and asked to be tried by judge and jury. His trial will open in the Wetaskiwin Court of Queen’s Bench on May 4, 2015.

the hospice relies on fundraising and donations to cover its operations.

There is no set fee to stay at the hospice and no one is turned away due to financial constraints.

“I’m proud that Red Deer recognizes death as a part of life’s journey and that they support us,” said Watts.

“Without the support of our community, we wouldn’t have the Red Deer Hospice.”

The Red Deer Hospice Society board is in the hiring process to replace Watts.

The deadline for applications was May 16. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

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FAMILY Small things, big trouble It is amazing how quickly a seemingly insignificant object can begin to rule one’s life. In this instance we will see how some small play toys of a couple innocent children can completely throw this mother over the edge into utter insanity…

The hour is early, the moon still hangs luminously on its perch in the bluing sky. My body aches from the cleaning regime I pandered to yesterday.

How the maintenance sticks close to me.

The toys, the gunk that was stuck vehemently on the wall; that of which its origin I could not decipher.

LINDSAY The ground-in food on the BROWN carpet, but mostly, mostly the toys...Oh how I rue those toys, ME PLUS THREE and the fact they have taken over any once of sanity I may have had left.

The contamination began long ago, from a time when breastfeeding and swaddling were the biggest concerns on my ‘to-do’ list.

How could I have known that they would take hold and from that point on, my life would succumb to these scheming playthings?

I could not have known, because that is how they get you...

They make their way in, never letting on of their plans to take over; their plans to surmount the place in which you live.

Today I write with quick thoughts and rapid words, as even now in this time when the morning sun meets the fading moon, they are coming. Soon they will surround me, just waiting...Waiting. Waiting.

And as they infiltrate my manicured home, they mock me with their eager stare. Their antics- although different every day are always contemptuous, always boorish.

Today they tell me in their indiscreet technique, ‘We’ve won Lindsay, we have won.

Never again will you know the delight of clutterfree floors.

We have your children trained to bring us to your place of solitude. We are the usurpers of spotlessness and oh how we have dominated this home!’

They have allied with the children and I feel as though I’ve lost a battle that I truly never stood a chance at.

My worst fears now come to head as I dread their

intellect is rapidly increasing.

Soon they will realize it is only a matter of time until the children find their leaving these play toys sprawled around habitual. Never to clean up after themselves again!

The thought terrifies me. I try to think back upon the beginning of this infection, the beginning of the end.

No memory comes. Have the toys wiped my memory of those first pivotal moments in which my parenting failed?

I pray the answer is no, because now, at this time my thoughts are the only thing I have left...The only thing I can cling too in these times of upheaval.

I need sanctuary...”SANCTUARY!” I stealthily move towards the outside area of my home.

There I can enjoy the beauty of nature and release the unease of this disparaging place of muddle.

There I can enjoy my gardens, there I can breathe in the beauty of fresh air, the wholeness of space without those toys...Those damned toys...

“NO! Nooooo.”

They, like always are one step ahead of me. The back yard is sullied with playthings.

Toy tractors litter the patio stairway, mini colorful shovels and rakes vilify my garden, water guns, tricycles and a large square playhouse wait upon my lawn silently laughing at me since today is mowing day. It is like they knew, they knew I yearned for asylum and now have taken the last place I could take refuge.

I admit defeat.

Soon they will have bombarded my life in such a way I will lay unmoving on the floor, surrounded by my adversaries.

They will take me over in their scornful approach, whilst laughing inaudibly at my will-less way.

Today is the end for me friends, but for any of you parents who have yet to feel the wrath of these devious toys, please heed my words; Take hold of your home before they do! Do not let them destroy your place of rest.

They move quickly, without warning and will occupy without a moment’s notice. Know the signs, and feel their presents and with some luck you will be able to stop this dreadful infliction, before it has begun.

And for all of you whom have already been taken by the toys, know this...You are not alone. And one day, with strident hope, we will take back what is rightfully ours.

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

The baggage that holds you back “The past has no power to stop you from being present now. Only your grievance about the past can do that. What is grievance? The baggage of old thought and emotion.”

— Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher “Now that is one amazing piece of luggage!”

“I know,” replied my wife. “It’s called spinner luggage.”

My wife and I have owned wheeled luggage before and it has made moving through a busy airport much easier. Spinner luggage takes the idea one step further. It doesn’t just roll — its wheels turn like casters to allow you to move through crowds with ease.

“I hope it doesn’t get lost,” my wife said. “Like our leopard print bag.”

“To be honest,” I replied.

“I didn’t mind losing that ugly suitcase.”

My wife feigned indignation then we both burst out laughing.

This got me thinking.

Wouldn’t it be great if we could simply lose our emotional baggage the same way some airlines lose our luggage?

If only there was some simple switch we could MURRAY throw that would turn off all FUHRER the negative emotions, anxiety and heartaches from the past.

There are many definitions of emotional baggage but the one I find most applicable comes from American best-selling authors and relationship experts, Dr. Les Parrott and Dr. Neil Clark.

“History is what has happened in our lives. Baggage is how we feel about it.”

I have yet to meet anyone who is completely free of emotional baggage — myself included. I have, however, met a great many people who have worked diligently to unpack their emotional baggage by building their self-esteem and enhancing their level of self-awareness.

While some people carry baggage resulting from trauma, physical and emotional abuse, other people carry baggage in the form of unrealistic or unfulfilled expectations, disappointments, an ungrounded sense of entitlement and even early programming as children.

Without awareness you may not even realize the extent to which you’re burdened.

You may have a sense that your life and relationships eventually fall into predictable, unhealthy patterns.

You may have a vague notion that something inside prompts you to react in a destructive manner.

And worst of all you may seem unable to transcend these undesirable behaviours.

Wondering if you’re carrying some baggage? Ponder these common scenarios. ● You project your anger or frustration at others. ● You’re unwilling to acknowledge or accept criticism or responsibility. ● You’re judgmental or prone to making unfounded assumptions. ● You have expectations that are constantly unfulfilled. ● You’re untrusting or needy, or you’re too trusting and forever being hurt. ● You constantly compare yourself unfavourably to others or, conversely, you put down others and look for faults in order to feel better about yourself.

The truth is, everyone has a story — a past — and an emotional response to it. It is only through awareness and the sincere desire to learn and grow that we can begin to unpack the past. Without such a commitment, the past is certain to impede our personal growth.

EXTREME ESTEEM

According to Drs. Parrott and Warren, we can never feel profoundly significant at our core unless we make peace with the past — unless we unpack our emotional baggage.

Note both Parrott and Warren, an emotionally healthy individual will consciously choose to unzip the baggage and begin to rummage through it. Such individuals have willingly explored their personal history in order to find out what they feel and why they feel it.

Say Parrott and Warren, the simple act of honestly exploring, identifying and then labelling emotions from the past can serve as a steppingoff point to personal growth, self-insight and emotional maturity.

They acknowledge that in order to get beyond our past we sometimes need to get into our past.

Want to start unpacking your emotional baggage?

Here are some ways to get started.

Admit how you feel.

The first step toward freeing yourself of a negative pattern is to admit it’s there.

Stop running away from it or attempting to resist it.

Remember, what you resist will persist.

Maybe you can’t accept it right now.

That’s OK. Start by acknowledging its presence.

Explore the origins.

Research how the pattern was born.

Become an investigator of your life.

Your mission will be to explore your past with a critical eye, make notes and draw conclusions.

Choose an alternative.

Focus on how you’d like to feel. This takes practice.

You know what you don’t want.

Turn it around and focus your attention on what you do want in your life.

Examine your triggers.

What types of people or situations send you in a downward spiral or down the same disappointing path that you’ve travelled in the past?

Train yourself to acknowledge and unplug old, negative thought patterns.

Put some space between yourself and the buttonpushers.

If no physical space can be created, set some firm boundaries.

Let go and forgive.

Remember that forgiveness is not just something you do for others — it’s something you do for yourself.

Find support.

Seek out help to unpack the past.

If you deem it safe to do so, talk to family and friends.

If you’re unable to do so, get unbiased help in the form of a coach or therapist.

Look for the lesson.

It’s not always easy but it’s worth the effort. Looking for the good in the past will help you to reclaim your personal power.

Stop playing the victim role.

Ha Jin, the contemporary Chinese-American poet and novelist once wrote, “Life is a journey and you can’t carry everything with you.”

I attended a workshop once on emotional baggage.

The facilitator commented that few of us would relinquish all of our emotional baggage. His advice was to make the remaining baggage as easy to manoeuver as possible.

We all laughed we he suggested we try putting wheels on it.

To demonstrate, he strolled effortlessly around the room with a small wheeled suitcase.

When it comes to baggage, unpack what you can.

As for the rest — do what you can to lessen the burden.

You might even imagine your remaining baggage with spinner wheels.

Murray Fuhrer is a self-esteem expert and facilitator.

His new book is entitled Extreme Esteem: The Four Factors. For more information on self-esteem, check the Extreme Esteem website at www.extremeesteem.ca.

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Keep kids in separate beds while on vacation Question: Do you think it’s OK for a 14-year-old boy to sleep in the same bed with his 11-year-old sister on a family vacation?

Our family of four will be sharing a single room with two queen-sized beds, and I don’t like the idea of sleeping without my wife for two weeks.

Jim: As someone who travels frequently and misses his wife when he’s gone, I can appreciate your wanting to be close to her.

In this case, though, I’d strongly encourage you to make a sacrifice during the trip.

Given the potential life-altering consequences, it simply isn’t worth taking the chance — especially when it involves a 14-year-old boy who is going through puberty and a girl who may be about to enter puJIM berty.

DALY Though we rarely hear about it, sibling child sexual abuse is a very real and very destructive phenomenon.

Our Focus on the Family Counseling staff receives calls dealing with heartbreaking cases of this nature on a regular basis.

You’re best to play it safe and err on the side of caution.

An option you may not have considered is to reserve a rollaway bed at each motel where you’ll be staying.

One of the kids can sleep on the rollaway while the other sleeps on the queen-sized bed.

If one isn’t available, another alternative would be to bring along a sleeping bag and an air-mattress.

This situation raises one last thought and brings up a larger issue.

Have you and your wife made it a practice of having age-appropriate discussions about sexuality with your kids?

If not, you’ll want to begin doing so.

Given the many risks and temptations in today’s youth culture, they need your loving guidance in this area.

Our Focus counselors would be happy to help coach you through the process. Please give them a call.

Question: I really hate my job. It’s stressful and has sucked the life out of me. It’s time-consuming to where I can’t even look for another job to support my wife and kids.

Would it be wrong for me to quit without another job?

Dr. Greg Smalley, Vice President, Family Ministries: Few things can be more stressful and miserable than a bad work situation.

This is especially true for someone like you who takes seriously the responsibility of providing for your family.

What can often be overlooked, however, is that “providing” encompasses more than just the financial. It also means being there for your family emotionally, spiritually and relationally.

If your job threatens to permanently compromise these areas, a change may be for the best.

How you make that change should be a matter of careful thought and prayer. While matters of health and ethics should always take priority, generally the best career moves are made from a position of strength.

Things like spousal buy-in and unity, adequate income or financial reserves, and an awareness of your skills, interests and aptitudes can offer real advantages and help you avoid bad, desperate decisions.

With this in mind, consider moving forward on some things, perhaps while still hanging in there at work.

If you haven’t already, bring your wife into the loop.

Not only do you need her support and wisdom, but you should also view this as an opportunity for you both to evaluate what you really want.

Work out a plan together.

This might include saving six months’ salary, or her temporarily taking a larger role income-wise.

Seek the help of a career counselor and learn what kind of jobs are in your wheelhouse. Finally, seek the support of wise friends, and invite them to pray and advocate for you.

FOCUS ON FAMILY

Catch up with Jim Daly at www.jimdalyblog.com or at www.facebook.com/DalyFocus.

Terazol vaginal cream can cause potentially fatal allergic reaction IN RARE CASES THE CANADIAN PRESS The manufacturer of Terazol vaginal creams for treating yeast infections says the products can pose the risk of serious — even life-threatening — allergic reactions in some women.

Janssen Inc. issued the warning Monday through Health Canada about Terazol 7 Vaginal Cream and Terazol 3 Dual-Pak Vaginal Cream/Vaginal Ovules, which are used to treat infections caused by the organism Candida albicans.

The company says there have been “very

rare cases” of serious or potentially fatal anaphylaxis and toxic epidermal necrolysis reported by some patients using Terazol.

Symptoms of anaphylaxis include a swollen face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat, and difficulty swallowing or breathing.

Toxic epidermal necrolysis, or TEN, causes flu-like symptoms, fever, itching of the skin, mouth sores, and a tender or painful blistering rash that spreads and causes skin to shed over much of the body.

Consumers using Terazol who experience any of these symptoms should stop treatment and immediately call their doctor or pharmacist.

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June 10 1999 — NATO suspends air strikes in Yugoslavia after Slobodan Milosevic agreed to withdraw his forces from Kosovo.

1982 — CFL Montreal Concordes lose to Toronto in their first game. The team will later revert to former name, the Alouettes, but eventually fold.

1947 — U.S. President Harry S. Truman starts at two-day visit to Ottawa. He is the first

president to pay a state visit to Canada.

1940 — Canada declares war on Italy. On the same day, Italy declares war on France and Britain.

1940 — Defence Minister Norman Rogers is killed in a plane crash.

1925 — United Church of Canada holds its first service under its new name, following the merger of Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregationalist churches.

1884 — Louis Riel leaves his teaching post to return to Canada to lead what was to become the Northwest Rebellion.

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Quick quashes Rangers’ chances SHUTOUT GIVE KINGS 3-0 SERIES LEAD TO PUT RANGERS ON BRINK

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Kings 3 Rangers 0 NEW YORK — Jonathan Quick watched plenty of New York Rangers games on television while growing up in nearby Milford, Conn., but it was always a tough ticket to get into Madison Square Garden.

Just once before he got on the ice at the age of 12 for an intermission pee-wee shootout, and then Monday night at the age of 28 the Los Angeles Kings goaltender made a much more memorable appearance.

Quick shut out the Rangers 3-0 to put his team up three games to none in the Stanley Cup final and one victory away from a second title in three years.

“You make one save and then you try to make the next,” Quick said with little excitement in his voice after arguably his best performance in these playoffs.

“We had a lot of guys that block shots, clear rebounds.

Our (penalty kill) was very good tonight, possibly the difference in the game. You just make one save at a time and try to get ready for the next one.”

Of Quick’s 32 saves, two of them stuck out. In the first period he got his stick on a shot

by Mats Zuccarello that went off the post and was bound to deflect in, and in the second he extended his paddle to get a piece of Derick Brassard’s offering that could’ve been just what the Rangers needed to get back into the game and perhaps the series.

Quick couldn’t remember what happened on either one.

It was hard for anyone else to forget.

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Los Angeles Kings centre Jeff Carter, left, and left wing Dwight King, right, react as the puck bounces off the post and into the net past New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist to end the first period during Game 3 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final, Monday, in New York.

“He’s one goalie that can save those kind of things,” Kings defenceman Drew Doughty said. “Not to say that we expect those saves from him, but we’re so used to seeing them because they happen so often that it’s just normal business.”

After watching Quick win the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP during Los Angeles’s 2012 Cup run, Dustin Brown isn’t even in awe anymore. The Kings’ captain used to look up at the video board to figure out just how the puck stayed out of the net, but now he doesn’t even bother.

“The best example is playing at the Olympics and seeing other guys react to it and I’m

just sitting there because I’ve played with him long enough and he’s made enough of those saves you kind of expect him to do it,” Brown said. “It’s not shocking by any means. He’s been doing this all playoffs.”

Quick hadn’t been doing quite this in these playoffs.

Monday night was just his second shutout in 24 games this post-season, but it was the ninth of his NHL career.

His stats during this run — a 2.80 goals-against average and .906 save percentage going into Monday — were hardly dazzling, but teammates were eager to give him credit for what had transpired before his masterful Game 3 showing.

“All I know is everyone’s

Blue Jays edge Twins with walk-off run in ninth

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Blue Jays 5 Twins 4 TORONTO — Kevin Pillar had a chat with slugger Jose Bautista as they practised their swings shortly before the Toronto Blue Jays took on the Minnesota Twins on Monday night.

Bautista offered some words of encouragement for the backup outfielder and told him to be aggressive at the plate.

It proved to be sage advice.

Pillar hit a one-out flare to right field off Casey Fien that drove in pinch-runner Erik Kratz with the winning run to give the Blue Jays a 5-4 walkoff victory at Rogers Centre.

“It was a slider off the plate and I was just able to nestle it in somewhere,” Pillar said.

“And it feels good.”

Earlier in the inning, Pillar made a miscue in left field by diving for Kurt Suzuki’s sinking liner. He couldn’t come up with the ball and it rolled by him, allowing the Twins to move within a run.

Eduardo Escobar followed with a blooper off closer Casey Janssen that landed just inside the left-field line and brought Suzuki home with the tying run.

“Baseball is a weird game,” Pillar said. “You get a chance to make up for a mistake that you made maybe in the previous inning or early in the game. I was fortunate enough to make that happen.”

Edwin Encarnacion had staked Toronto (39-26) to an early lead with a three-run homer in the first inning off Minnesota starter Ricky Nolasco. Jose Reyes added a solo homer in the fifth inning for the Blue Jays, who lead the major leagues with 91 home runs.

With the win, the Blue Jays remained 5 ½ games ahead of second-place Baltimore in the American League East division standings. The Orioles defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-0 Monday. It was Toronto’s 16th victory in its last 20 games.

“We’ve been playing good

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Brett Lawrie turns a double play on Minnesota Twins Kendrys Morales during sixth-inning AL action in Toronto on Monday. baseball but you still need to win some of those games like that,” said Blue Jays manager John Gibbons. “For the longest time, everything has been going our way. Tonight things didn’t go our way but we still managed to come out and pull out a nice win.”

Minnesota (29-33) scored a pair of quick runs off Toronto starter R.A. Dickey before many fans had taken their seats on a glorious spring evening. Danny Santana hit his first career leadoff home run and Brian Dozier followed with a rainbow shot just inside the foul pole in left field.

Dickey settled down after that, retiring 11 straight batters at one point before Josh Willingham’s triple in the

sixth inning. The Twins loaded the bases but Dustin McGowan came on and got Trevor Plouffe to ground into a double play to end the threat.

Janssen (1-0), who blew his second save of the season, gave up three hits in the ninth inning. With the crowd deflated after the Twins tied the game, Minnesota pitcher Matt Guerrier (0-1) walked Dioner Navarro to open the bottom of the ninth.

Kratz came in to pinch-run, moved to second on a Reyes single and then scored with room to spare.

“You walk the leadoff guy, you give yourself pretty much a mess and anything can happen after that,” said Twins manager Ron Gardenhire.

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talking about Quickie and he’s a big, big part of the reason we’re here because he is a goaltender that makes big saves at big times,” Brown said.

Quick did need some help and got it with goals from Jeff Carter, Jake Muzzin and Mike Richards. Carter’s goal with 0.7 seconds left in the first period stunned the sellout crowd of 18,000-plus in the first Cup final game at the Garden in 20 years.

Carter’s seemingly innocent flick of a shot deflected off the skate of diving Rangers defenceman Dan Girardi before going in off Henrik Lundqvist’s glove.

“I was reacting low and it

went high,” Lundqvist said.

“It’s just one of those plays where, with a little luck there that puck ends up in the netting or the glass. Unfortunately, half a second left and it ended up in our net. It was a tough play.”

That goal marked the first lead for the Kings since Game 6 of the Western Conference final against the Chicago Blackhawks. Los Angeles came back from two-goal deficits to win Games 1 and 2 at Staples Center.

“It was a little bit easier scoring first, obviously,” centre Anze Kopitar said. “Scoring at 0.7 left the first takes a little bit of wind out of their sails and energizes us.”

NHL competition committee says video review unlikely to include goalie interference in that area — if it doesn’t take another step, meaning some sort of video review on it,” NEW YORK — As the NHL Campbell said.

Nothing was resolved in eyes expanded video review, it’s unlikely to solve problems terms of defining what video review could include next seawith goaltender interference.

The league’s competition son, something that the GMs committee met Monday, two could try to hash out later this days after a controversial goal week. There are many possibilities. in Game 2 of the “We talked Stanley Cup fi‘EDUCATION about pucks over nal that involved glass, we talkcontact on RangTHAT’S MEANT the ed about offside ers goalie Henrik FOR OUR goals,” CampLundqvist, and said. “Then, discussed making PLAYERS AND bell it comes to the more situations OUR REFEREES question if it’s an subject to review. offside play: how But because of the REGARDING time? Is variables present, HOW TO CALL much it five seconds? there’s no comfort level about makGOALTENDER Is it 10 seconds? of possesing goaltender INTERFERENCE Change sion? On the rush? interference rePuck leaving the IN VARIOUS viewable. zone? What if “I think the SITUATIONS, a minor occurs underlying funSO TO BE MORE during that time damental here is and a goal was that if you’re goDEFINED IN scored but the ing to go to video THAT AREA — IF play was offside? review in a given area, there is the IT DOESN’T TAKE Does the minor come down? Does expectation of cerANOTHER STEP, a double-minor tainty,” said Mathieu Schneider, MEANING SOME come down? Does major come the NHLPA’s SORT OF VIDEO adown?” special assistant A coach’s chalto the executive REVIEW ON IT.’ lenge system director. “And — COLIN CAMPBELL could be part of it’s just not there.

NHL DIRECTOR OF that process, reIt’s very difficult.

HOCKEY OPERATIONS quiring a timeout The type of things to use one. But that we’re talking about, a possible coach’s chal- coaches would not be able to lenge, are things that we might request a review on goaltenbe able to be certain on. But der interference.

The competition committee there’s still a ton of grey area.”

The Kings’ goal Saturday made some more solid recomnight that helped them build mendations on rule changes a 2-0 series lead was not the that GMs discussed at their reason goaltender interfer- March meeting in Boca Raton, ence came up at the annual Fla., most of which are demeeting, but it’s certainly a signed to create more goals, hotter topic because of it. The including a more lenient inleague’s general managers terpretation of kicked-in goals will discuss it Wednesday as and moving the faceoff-circle well, but executive vice presi- hashmarks back from 3 ½ to dent and director of hockey 5 feet to give offensive teams operations Colin Campbell ex- more room to operate.

“There’s a feeling that, pects there to be more education on the subject in lieu of again, this can create more offence, that forwards on a won video review.

“Education that’s meant for draw in the offensive zone will our players and our referees have more time to make plays, regarding how to call goalten- more room to make plays off der interference in various sit- winning draws,” Schneider uations, so to be more defined said.

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Hockey Red Deer, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park 2.

Today ● Senior high girls soccer: Playoff games at 4:15 p.m., teams TBA. ● Senior high boys soccer: Innisfail at Notre Dame, 4:15 p.m., Collicutt West; Sylvan Lake at Olds, 4:15 p.m., Olds College. ● Women’s fastball: Badgers vs. Alberta Kaizen, Alberta Kaizen vs. N. Jensen’s, 7 and 8:45 p.m., Great Chief Park 1 and 2; TNT vs. Red Deer U16, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park 2; Topco Oilsite at Stettler, 7 p.m. ● Senior men’s baseball: Nighthawks vs. Lacombe Stone and Granite, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park 2. ● Sunburst baseball: St. Albert at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m., Great Chief Park 1. ● Senior/junior women’s lacrosse: Calgary Axemen at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m., Innisfail Arena Red.

Wednesday ● Parkland baseball: Eckville at Innisfail, 7 p.m. ● Bantam AAA baseball: Okotoks Red at

● Golf: Alberta Men’s Amateur central qualifying at Olds. ● Women’s fastball: TNT vs. Stettler, N. Jensen’s vs. Stettler, 7 and 8:45 p.m., Great Chief Park 1 and 2; Badgers vs.

Red Deer U16, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park 2; Topco Oilsite at Lacombe Physio, 7 p.m., Lacombe 3. ● Senior men’s baseball: Printing Place vs. North Star Sports, Lacombe Stone and Granite vs. Rays, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park 1 and 2.

girls and boys final tournament at Edgar Park, 9 a.m. start; girls final at 1:30 p.m., boys final at 3:30 p.m.; girls B final at noon, Lacombe Michener Park. ● Parkland baseball: Irricana at Rocky Mountain House, 1 p.m. ● Rodeo: Innisfail Pro Rodeo, 1:30 and 7 p.m., Daines Ranch. ● Women’s rugby: Calgary Saracens at Red Deer, 3 p.m., Titans Park. ● Alberta Football League: Grande Prairie at Central Alberta Buccaneers, 6 p.m., Lacombe MEGlobal Athletic Park. ● Junior B tier 2 lacrosse: Medicine Hat at Lacoka, 7 p.m., Lacombe Barnett Arenas.

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● Major women’s soccer: Calgary Alliance at Red Deer, noon, Edgar Park. ● Junior B tier 2 lacrosse: Medicine Hat at Innisfail, noon, Arena Blue. ● Rodeo: Innisfail Pro Rodeo, 1:30 p.m., Daines Ranch. ● Junior B tier 1 lacrosse: Calgary Mountaineers at Red Deer, 3:30 p.m., Blackfalds Multiplex.

● Parkland baseball: Irricana at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park 1; Lacombe at Innisfail, 7 p.m. ● Rodeo: Innisfail Pro Rodeo, 7 p.m., Daines Ranch.

Saturday ● High school soccer: Central Alberta

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NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Finals

Third Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Greene LA (tripping) 1:02, Kreider NYR (interference) 5:58, Brown LA (slashing) 9:53.

Shots on goal Los Angeles 5 8 2 — 15 NY Rangers 5 16 11 — 32 Goal — Los Angeles: Quick (W, 15-9-0); NY Rangers: Lundqvist (L, 12-10-0).

Power plays (goal-chances)Los Angeles: 1-4; NY Rangers: 0-6.

Los Angeles (3) vs. N.Y. Rangers (2) (Los Angeles leads series 3-0) Wednesday, June 4 Los Angeles 3 NY Rangers 2, OT Saturday, June 7 Los Angeles 5 NY Rangers 4, 2OT Monday, June 9 Los Angeles 3 NY Rangers 0 Wednesday, June 11 Los Angeles at NY Rangers, 6 p.m.

Friday, June 13 x-NY Rangers at Los Angeles, 6 p.m.

Monday, June 16 x-Los Angeles at NY Rangers, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, June 18 x-NY Rangers at Los Angeles, 6 p.m. x — if necessary.

Monday’s summary Kings 3, Rangers 0 First Period 1. Los Angeles, Carter 10 (Williams, Voynov) 19:59.

Penalties — Mitchell LA (high-sticking) 17:42.

Second Period 2. Los Angeles, Muzzin 6 (Kopitar, Gaborik) 4:17 (pp).

3. Los Angeles, Richards 3 (Clifford) 17:14.

Penalties — McDonagh NYR (high-sticking) 0:59, Staal NYR (high-sticking) 3:18, Mitchell LA (elbowing) 8:13, Doughty LA (hooking) 11:53, Hagelin NYR (slashing) 13:51, Muzzin LA (interference)

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Scoring Leaders G A Pts Anze Kopitar, LA 5 20 25 Jeff Carter, LA 9 14 23 Justin Williams, LA 8 15 23 Marian Gaborik, LA 13 7 20 Patrick Kane, Chi 8 12 20 Jonathan Toews, Chi 9 8 17 Drew Doughty, LA 5 12 17 Brandon Saad, Chi 6 10 16 Ryan McDonagh, NYR 4 12 16 Ryan Getzlaf, Ana 4 11 15 Brent Seabrook, Chi 3 12 15 Martin St. Louis, NYR 7 7 14 Evgeni Malkin, Pgh 6 8 14 Derek Stepan, NYR 5 9 14 P.K. Subban, Mtl 5 9 14 Zach Parise, Minn 4 10 14 Marian Hossa, Chi 2 12 14 Tyler Toffoli, LA 7 6 13 Mats Zuccarello, NYR 5 8 13 Dustin Brown, LA 5 8 13

Basketball

Baseball

NBA Playoffs FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary)

Toronto Baltimore New York Boston Tampa Bay

American League East Division W L Pct 39 26 .600 32 30 .516 31 31 .500 28 35 .444 24 41 .369

GB — 5 6 10 15

Detroit Cleveland Chicago Kansas City Minnesota

Central Division W L Pct 33 27 .550 33 31 .516 32 33 .492 31 32 .492 29 33 .468

GB — 2 3 3 5

Oakland Los Angeles Seattle Texas Houston

West Division W L Pct 39 25 .609 35 28 .556 34 29 .540 31 33 .484 29 36 .446

GB — 3 4 8 10

Washington Miami New York Philadelphia

32 33 28 25

1/2 1/2 Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago 1/2 1/2 San Francisco Los Angeles Colorado San Diego Arizona 1/2 1/2 1/2

Sunday’s Games St. Louis 5, Toronto 0 Oakland 11, Baltimore 1 Seattle 5, Tampa Bay 0 Houston 14, Minnesota 5 Kansas City 2, N.Y. Yankees 1 Cleveland 3, Texas 2 L.A. Angels 4, Chicago White Sox 2 Boston 5, Detroit 3

29 30 35 36

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Central Division W L Pct 38 26 .594 33 31 .516 30 33 .476 29 33 .468 25 36 .410

GB — 5 7 8 11

West Division W L Pct 42 21 .667 34 31 .523 29 34 .460 28 35 .444 28 38 .424

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Sunday’s Games St. Louis 5, Toronto 0 Cincinnati 4, Philadelphia 1 Milwaukee 1, Pittsburgh 0 Miami 4, Chicago Cubs 3 San Francisco 6, N.Y. Mets 4 Arizona 6, Atlanta 5 L.A. Dodgers 6, Colorado 1, 6 innings Washington 6, San Diego 0

Tuesday’s Games Houston (Peacock 2-4) at Arizona (Arroyo 5-4), 1:40 p.m.

Boston (Workman 0-0) at Baltimore (Tillman 5-2), 5:05 p.m.

Minnesota (Correia 2-7) at Toronto (Happ 5-2), 5:07 p.m.

St. Louis (Wainwright 8-3) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 2-6), 5:10 p.m.

Miami (Koehler 5-5) at Texas (Lewis 4-4), 6:05 p.m.

Cleveland (Kluber 6-3) at Kansas City (Vargas 5-2), 6:10 p.m.

Detroit (Verlander 6-5) at Chicago White Sox (Joh. Danks 4-5), 6:10 p.m.

Oakland (Pomeranz 5-3) at L.A. Angels (H.Santiago 0-6), 8:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Nuno 1-2) at Seattle (Iwakuma 4-2), 8:10 p.m.

Minnesota 200 000 002 — 4 9 0 Toronto 300 010 001 — 5 10 0 Nolasco, Thielbar (6), Guerrier (8), Fien (9) and K.Suzuki; Dickey, McGowan (6), Loup (8), Janssen (9) and Thole, D.Navarro. W—Janssen 1-0.

L—Guerrier 0-1. HRs—Minnesota, D.Santana (2), Dozier (13). Toronto, Encarnacion (20), Reyes (4).

Cleveland 351 301 040 — 17 18 2 Texas 103 200 010 — 7 11 0 House, Atchison (4), Axford (6), Carrasco (8), Outman (9) and Kottaras; N.Martinez, S.Baker (3), Scheppers (8), Ross Jr. (9) and Chirinos. W—Atchison 3-0. L—N.Martinez 1-3. HRs—Cleveland, Kottaras (3), Chisenhall 3 (7), Brantley (10). Texas, Choice (6), Chirinos (4).

Detroit 000 112 001 — 5 10 3 Chicago 101 031 00x — 6 11 0 Porcello, Knebel (6), Krol (7), E.Reed (8) and Avila; Noesi, S.Downs (6), Petricka (7), Putnam (8), Belisario (9) and Flowers. W—Noesi 2-4. L—Porcello 8-4.

Sv—Belisario (6). HRs—Detroit, Mi.Cabrera (12), Suarez (2), V.Martinez (15). Chicago, J.Abreu (18).

Oakland 010 000 000 — 1 4 3 LAA 001 110 01x — 4 11 0 J.Chavez, Cook (7), Abad (7), Ji.Johnson (7) and Vogt; Richards, J.Smith (8), Frieri (9) and Conger.

W—Richards 6-2. L—J.Chavez 5-4. Sv—Frieri (11).

Monday’s Games Pittsburgh 6, Chicago Cubs 2 L.A. Dodgers 6, Cincinnati 2 Atlanta 3, Colorado 1 Houston 4, Arizona 3 Washington at San Francisco, late

Monday’s Games Seattle 3, Tampa Bay 0 Baltimore 4, Boston 0 Toronto 5, Minnesota 4 Cleveland 17, Texas 7 Chicago White Sox 6, Detroit 5 N.Y. Yankees at Kansas City, ppd., rain Houston 4, Arizona 3 L.A. Angels 4, Oakland 1

Baltimore 100 020 10x — 4 8 0 Peavy, Badenhop (8) and D.Ross; B.Norris, Tom. Hunter (9) and C.Joseph. W—B.Norris 5-5. L— Peavy 1-4. HRs—Baltimore, A.Jones (10), Markakis (6), Flaherty (2).

Tuesday’s Games Houston (Peacock 2-4) at Arizona (Arroyo 5-4), 1:40 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (T.Wood 5-5) at Pittsburgh (Liriano 1-6), 5:05 p.m.

San Diego (Kennedy 5-6) at Philadelphia (A.Burnett 3-5), 5:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Beckett 3-3) at Cincinnati (Leake 3-5), 5:10 p.m.

Milwaukee (Estrada 5-2) at N.Y. Mets (Matsuzaka 2-0), 5:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Wainwright 8-3) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 2-6), 5:10 p.m.

Miami (Koehler 5-5) at Texas (Lewis 4-4), 6:05 p.m.

Atlanta (Minor 2-4) at Colorado (Nicasio 5-4), 6:40 p.m.

Washington (Fister 4-1) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 8-3), 8:15 p.m.

Monday’s Major League Linescores AMERICAN LEAGUE Seattle 003 000 000 — 3 7 0 Tampa Bay 000 000 000 — 0 5 0 E.Ramirez, Beimel (5), Leone (6), Farquhar (7), Rodney (9) and Zunino; Price, C.Ramos (9), Boxberger (9) and J.Molina. W—Beimel 1-1. L—Price 4-6. Sv—Rodney (18).

INTERLEAGUE Houston 220 000 000 — 4 11 1 Arizona 000 102 000 — 3 6 1 Cosart, Sipp (7), Williams (8), Farnsworth (8), Qualls (9) and J.Castro; Collmenter, Harris (8), Putz (9) and M.Montero. W—Cosart 5-5. L—Collmenter 4-3.

Sv—Qualls (8).

NATIONAL LEAGUE Chicago 000 001 001 — 2 8 1 Pittsburgh 012 010 02x — 6 10 0 E.Jackson, Villanueva (7) and Jo.Baker; Morton, Melancon (8), J.Hughes (9) and C.Stewart. W—Morton 3-7. L—E.Jackson 4-6. HRs—Chicago, S.Castro (8). Pittsburgh, A.McCutchen (8), I.Davis (5).

LAD 010 230 000 — 6 10 0 Cincinnati 010 100 000 — 2 7 1 Haren, Howell (6), League (8), Jansen (9) and Federowicz; Cingrani, Ondrusek (5), S.Marshall (8), Hoover (9) and B.Pena. W—Haren 6-4. L—Cingrani 2-7. HRs—Los Angeles, Van Slyke 2 (6). Cincinnati, Ludwick (5).

San Antonio 1, Miami 1 Thursday, June 5: San Antonio 110, Miami 95 Sunday, June 8: Miami 98, San Antonio 96 Tuesday, June 10: San Antonio at Miami, 7 p.m.

Thursday, June 12: San Antonio at Miami, 7 p.m.

Sunday, June 15: Miami at San Antonio, 6 p.m. x-Tuesday, June 17: San Antonio at Miami, 7 p.m. x-Friday, June 20: Miami at San Antonio, 7 p.m.

PLAYOFF LEADERS Scoring G Durant, OKC 19 James, MIA 17

FG 194 163

FT PTS 132 563 115 467

AVG 29.6 27.5

Harden, HOU Westbrook, OKC Aldridge, POR Howard, HOU DeRozan, TOR Griffin, LAC Curry, GOL Lillard, POR George, IND Johnson, Bro Lowry, TOR Ellis, DAL Paul, LAC Walker, CHA Millsap, ATL Parsons, HOU Teague, ATL Beal, WAS

6 19 11 6 7 13 7 11 19 12 7 7 13 4 7 6 7 11

50 167 113 58 45 117 51 83 138 98 44 52 92 26 41 46 44 75

45 145 60 40 71 71 37 59 101 36 43 27 41 14 45 11 38 39

161 507 288 156 167 306 161 252 429 254 148 143 257 78 136 116 135 211

26.8 26.7 26.2 26.0 23.9 23.5 23.0 22.9 22.6 21.2 21.1 20.4 19.8 19.5 19.4 19.3 19.3 19.2

Transactions Monday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Selected the contract of RHP Josh Stinson from Norfolk (IL). Optioned RHP Brad Brach to Norfolk. Transferred LHP Johan Santana to the 60-day DL. MINNESOTA TWINS — Agreed to terms with SS Nick Gordon.

NEW YORK YANKEES — Sent RHP Shawn Kelley to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL) for a rehab assignment.

OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Assigned OF Kent Matthes outright to Midland (TL).

SEATTLE MARINERS — Transferred LHP James Paxton to the 60-day DL. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Agreed to terms with RHP Luis Ayala on a minor league contract.

National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Reinstated RHP J.J. Putz from the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Will Harris from Reno (PCL). Placed INF Eric Chavez on the 15-day DL. Designated RHP Trevor Cahill for assignment.

CHICAGO CUBS — Sent OF Ryan Sweeney to Kane County (MWL) for a rehab assignment.

COLORADO ROCKIES — Selected the contract of RHP Christian Bergman from Colorado Springs (PCL). Recalled RHP Chad Bettis from Colorado Springs. Placed OF Michael Cuddyer and RHP Eddie Butler on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 6 and June 7, respectively. Designated RHP Wilton Lopez for assignment.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Sent RHP Chad Billingsley to Rancho Cucamonga (Cal) for a rehab assignment.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Assigned LHP Cesar Jimenez outright to Lehigh Valley (IL).

Agreed to terms with 2B Nate Spears on a minor league contract.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Placed 2B Neil Walker on the 15-day DL. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Sent 1B Matt Adams to Memphis (PCL) and LHP Tyler Lyons to Springfield (TL) for rehab assignments.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Sent OF Jeff Kobernus to Potomac (Carolina) for a rehab assignment.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Fined Miami G Dwyane Wade $5,000 for violating the league’s anti-flopping rules during Sunday’s game.

FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Re-signed C John Estes. Released G Christian Johnson.

CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed OL Alex Parsons and K-P Jake Rogers.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Signed G Brandon Linder to a four-year contract and WR Brandon Wimberly. Released OT DeMarcus Love.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed TE Kyle Auffray. Released WR Derrick Johnson.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Signed WR Martavis Bryant to a four-year contract.

HOCKEY National Hockey League TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Re-signed F Ondrej Palat to a three-year contract.

American Hockey League SPRINGFIELD FALCONS — Re-signed F Trent Vogelhuber.

Atlanta 000 200 010 — 3 7 1 Colorado 000 000 100 — 1 4 1 Floyd, Avilan (7), S.Simmons (8), Kimbrel (9) and Gattis; Bergman, Brothers (7), Ottavino (8), F.Morales (9) and McKenry. W—Floyd 1-2. L— Bergman 0-1. Sv—Kimbrel (17). HRs—Colorado, Dickerson (8).

RDC athletics department wins Heat know Spurs will be CCAA award prepared for Game 3 in Miami for innovation

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MIAMI — Dwyane Wade thinks there’s no one better than the Miami Heat at dealing with the mental challenge of the playoffs. In his eyes, only one other team might compare.

He’s talking about the San Antonio Spurs.

That’s why Wade believes these NBA Finals are just getting started.

When he looks at the Spurs, he sees qualities his own team has, including an ability to break down a loss and quickly correct things.

It’s what Miami did before Game 2 of the finals and it’s what Wade expects the Spurs to do before the title series resumes with Game 3 in Miami on Tuesday night.

“You never put them away,” Wade said. “I think they always believe and it’s the same with us. You can’t, you won’t, put us away because we’re always going to believe. That’s why this is a perfect, different animal, kind of series.

They’re the other team like us. They don’t lose much and when they do they come back and be better in the next game. So we’ve got to come out and do the same thing.”

That would explain why on Monday, instead of a day off, the Heat gathered to watch video of Game 2.

By winning in San Antonio to even the finals at 1-1, home-court advantage now belongs to the Heat. But no one in their locker room thinks it’s going to get easy now.

“They came out great. They played a great game,” Spurs guard Tony Parker said after Miami’s 98-96 win in Game 2, the 13th straight time the Heat immediately followed a post-season loss with a victory. “Now it’s our turn to go over there and get one. We played pretty well all season long on the road and so we’re going to have two great opportunities to try to come up with a win.”

Miami has won a franchise-record 11 straight post-season games at home.

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ADVOCATE STAFF “We are in a tough situation because we’ve got to go to Miami and we’ve got to get one,” Spurs guard Manu Ginobili said. “We don’t After a banner year on the court, the Red Deer College athwant to come back here 3-1 down. It’s very hard letics department has been given one last honour, the Canadian to overcome that. Definitely going to be a great Colleges Athletic Association Award for Innovation in College challenge for the team to play in an arena like Athletics. that and having to win.”

The award recognizes a new program that is innovative and A challenge, sure, but it’s one Heat coach demonstrates unique marketing, communication or technologiErik Spoelstra knows the Spurs can handle. cal advances in the athletic program.

“Coming back here there has to be an inFor RDC it was the formation of their Captain’s Council. The credible sense of focus and urgency,” Spoelstra council brought the captains of all their teams together, creatsaid Monday. “They’re a veteran, poised, cham- ing a new cohesiveness between all of the programs, while at pionship-level team that’s been through a lot. the same time establishing new avenues of support and hanThe crowd won’t affect them much.” dling pressure-packed situations. To help the process along, Neither team thought it played all that well they also brought in former RDC captains to be a guiding light in the game that it won so far in these finals. for the present generation.

The Spurs turned the ball over too much for While it was far from the only factor, the project played a big their liking in Game 1 — the game that will be role in the college’s historic season as they won both volleyball remembered for the air conditioning malfunc- national championships, the women’s curling national champition and cramps inside a steamy building forc- onship and silver in men’s basketball. ing LeBron James to leave in the final minutes.

“We often expect our leaders to just know how to lead and we In Game 2, the Heat weren’t thrilled with a don’t take any time to help train them,” said athletics director slow start and how they spent much of the game Keith Hansen, adding the idea for the council came up at a conplaying from behind. ference he was at.

When James got rolling in the third quarter, “(The council) gave them a sense that they are not in this by things started swinging Miami’s way in Game themselves, they have a group. And it helped me develop a rap2. When he found Chris Bosh for the 3-pointer port with the captains because I got to know them a lot better that put Miami ahead for good with 1:18 left, it than I would have known them if they just happened to be capwas just another example of the four-time MVP tains of the team.” setting a teammate up for a big play. jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com “I’m going to make the right play,” said James, who signalled to Bosh about what he wanted on that play. “To have that trust from my teammates, they know when I’ve got the ball, I’m going to make the right play. Doesn’t mean it’s going to go in. Doesn’t mean it’s going to result in a • Quality vehicles all independently inspected and reconditioned. win, but they believe in my abilView the complete inspection and repair reports for each vehicle on ity.” our inventory page - Warranty Included

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The Riggers ran their record to 6-0 for the season with a win over the Confederation Cubs in Edmonton. They were led by some great pitching from Wylie Cunningham who got his third win of the year with the complete game. He only gave up five hits while striking out nine batters.

The Riggers had 13 hits as a team and were led by Jason Chatwood who was three out of five at the plate with three RBIs, Jaret Chatwood was three out of four with two RBIs and both Denver Wick and Shayne Court had two hits apiece.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG — Drew Willy debuted as the starting quarterback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Monday as they fell 24-22 to the Toronto Argonauts to open the CFL pre-season.

The CFL Players Association is expected to vote this week on a tentative contract with the league that may determine whether the pre-season, or regular season, continues beyond Monday.

Both teams used the game to take a good look at their rookies.

Toronto also made the first successful challenge of a failure to call pass interference under new rules brought in this season that made it subject to video review. It helped set up Steve Slaton’s second touchdown of the game to put Toronto ahead 24-16.

The Bombers saw CFL rookie running backs Paris Cotton and Nic Grigsby deliver some of the same stuff they’ve flashed in practice and Canadian receiver Julian Feoli-Gudino scored his first touchdown.

They also got solid performances from the two players auditioning for the kicking job.

Toronto got a few good carries from running back Jeremiah Johnson, those two touchdowns from Slaton and a solid first quarter out of quarterback Trevor Harris, not a rookie but a likely candidate to move up to Ricky Ray’s No. 1 backup this season.

The Bombers scored first on a 43-yard field goal from Lirim Hajrullahu, a rookie Canadian out of Western, set up by a 47-yard pass from Willy to veteran receiver Clarence Denmark.

Toronto made it 7-3 with a little more that three minutes to go in the first after a one-yard run by sophomore running back Curtis Steele. Sla-

ton then ran 13 yards for Toronto’s second touchdown about three minutes into the second quarter as the Argos moved ahead 14-3.

The Bombers came back with a solid 76-yard drive capped by a short touchdown pass to an unguarded Feoli-Gudino and closed the gap to four points.

Brett Maher closed it to one with a 47-yard field goal before the first half ended. Maher is the import also vying for the kicker’s job and he had a 35-yarder in the fourth.

Toronto’s Josh Jasper missed a 41-yard field-goal attempt in the third but connected with a 14-yard kick later in the quarter.

The Bombers tested all four of their quarterbacks Monday with Max Hall taking over from Willy with about four minutes left in the second quarter.

Willy completed six of his 12 passing attempts for 108 yards and one touchdown before he left the game. He escaped throwing his first interception as a Bomber on a penalty.

Brian Brohm replaced Hall in the third and Robert Marve late in the fourth.

It was Marve who brought the Bombers within two late in the game but they failed on the two-point convert attempt to leave it at 24-22.

Toronto didn’t dress veteran starting quarterback Ricky Ray, replacing Harris with Mitchell Gale in the second quarter and leaving him in until Casey Pachall took over in the fourth.

Running back Anthony Coombs also got to appear in front of a hometown crowd Monday as a CFL player for the first time, although not in a Bombers’ uniform. The former University of Manitoba Bison was drafted by the Argos third overall this year.

The two teams should know each other well, although both have made significant changes since last season.

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Kelsey Lalor of Lindsay Thurber was one of six Central Alberta athletes to snare a gold medal in the Alberta high school track and field championships at Calgary during the weekend.

Lalor struck gold in the junior girls javelin throw with a distance of 38.17 metres. Also winning gold were Emily Lucas of Innisfail in the intermediate girls 3,000m (10:40.46), Dacia Gramlick of Stettler in intermediate girls high jump (1.63m), Emily Lyster of Innisfail in senior girls javelin (34.07m), Lucas Dyer of Sundre in junior boys pole vault (3.30m) and Chris Andrews of Lacombe in intermediate boys shot put (14.14m).

Lucas also earned a silver medal in the 1,500m (4:51.79), as did Andrews in discus (42.52m).

The other Central Alberta silver medallists include Bryna Cline of Lindsay Thurber in senior girls triple jump (10.34m), Chantel Park of Lacombe in intermediate girls triple jump (10.60m), Nolan Sept of Three Hills Prairie Christian in junior boys long jump (6.14m), Dallas Wild of Sundre in intermediate boys high jump (1.85m) and Jordan Sinnamon of Spruce View in senior boys high jump (1.85m).

Sept, Wild and Gramlich added bronze medals to their collections, with Sept placing third in triple jump (12.63m), Wild finishing just back of the silver medallist in shot put (13.49m) and Gramlich finishing third in long jump (5.12m).

Also claiming bronze medals were Rachel Hyink of Bentley in junior girls pole vault (3.50m), Kate Jackson of Sundre in junior girls pole vault (2.30m), Mackenzie Ramsell of Notre Dame in intermediate girls high jump (1.55m), Brett Stockwood of Three Hills in junior boys shot put (13.30m), Tyson Hueppelsheuser of Bentley in interme-

diate boys pole vault (3.20m), Brayden Posyluzny of Notre Dame in intermediate boys long jump (6.45m) and Clayon Wong of Lindsay Thurber in senior boys triple jump (13.00m).

Other Central Alberta athletes finishing in the top five of their respective events: Fourth — Girls: Hyink, high jump (1.55m); Anurshree Patel, Olds, intermediate 3,000m (11:30.09) and 1,500m (5:23.81); Nicole Schultz, Olds, intermediate pole vault (2.50m), Park, long jump (5.09m); Erika Pearson, Hunting Hills, triple jump (10.53m); Kristine Newsham, Spruce View, javelin (35.04m); Kirstin Ramsay, Lacombe, senior 3,000m (11:09.32); Kodi Betts, Bashaw, senior shot put (9.90m); Lindsay Thurber 4x100 junior relay team of Abbey Martin, Kelsey Lalor, Jordan Gurski and Kaylee Domoney (52.51); Boys: Eithan Moench, Olds Koinonia, junior high jump (1.70m); Baylen Unger, Olds, junior pole vault (2.90m); Johnny Carr, Caroline, junior discus (37.09m); Jonathan Allen, Eckville, senior 200m (23.60) and shot put (13.10m); Derrick Evans, Hunting Hills, senior 1,500m (4:11.65) and 3,000m (8:58.26).

Fifth — Girls: Kayla Enders, Rocky West Central, intermediate 400m (1:04.91); Drew McKinlay, Hunting Hills, intermediate 80m hurdles (12.70); Lindsay Thurber 4x100 relay team of Jodi Huston, Bryna Cline, Kelsie Smale and Alycia Andersen (52.60); Shaelyn Moritz, Olds, senior pole vault (2.30m); Boys: Gernil Szmyts, Lacombe, junior 100m hurdles (14.95); Jeimer VandenHeldekamp, Sundre, intermediate 3,000m (9:31.17); Kai Poffenroth, Bentley, intermediate high jump (1.80m); Mitch Dore, Notre Dame, senior 400m (54.09); Parker Fox, Delburne, senior javelin (47.11m).

HIGH SCHOOL RUGBY PROVINCIALS The Lindsay Thurber Raiders tier 1 girls’ rugby team came back with bronze from provincials this weekend in Calgary, beating No. 2 ranked Bev Facey from Edmonton 28-22, Saturday.

The fourth-ranked Raiders crushed the Strathcona Lords 43-0 in their tournament opener, but a 44-0 loss to the eventual champions from Raymond put them in the bronze-medal game.

LTCHS scored three of their four tries in the second half against Bev Facey, getting one from each of Nicole Baskier, Monica Sterphanik and Elena Stalwick, while Emma Newton also scored a try and all four converts.

Raymond took the tier 1 girls crown with a 39-5 thumping of Calgary Western Canada. â—? Meanwhile, the Raiders boys dropped the tier 1 consolation final 237 to Medicine Hat. The Raiders opened with a 29-0 loss to eventual champion

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The Red Deer TBS Rampage got an eight-point outing from Reid Swier while swamping the Sherwood Park Titans 14-5 in Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League junior B tier 1 action Sunday.

Swier netted three goals and added five assists, while Davis Reykdal, Dawson Reykdal and Pearce Just each scored twice and Ryan Beatson, Blaine Friesen, Dion Daoust, Logan Elliott and Spencer Lee. Brendan Machan was the winning netminder.

Machan and Darrian Banack shared the Red Deer goaltending in a 15-12 loss to the Calgary Chill Saturday.

Beatson recorded a hat trick in a losing cause, with Trey Christensen and Davis Reykdal each scoring twice and Cole deGraaf, Lee, Daoust, Mitch Vellner and Swier adding singles.

The Rampage’s next home game is next Sunday at 3:30 in Blackfalds against the Calgary Mountaineers.

Junior B tier 2 Tyler Schumacher fired five goals and added three assists to lead the Red Deer Renegades to a 20-1 drubbing of the short-handed Lacoka Locos in weekend play.

Ryan Margetts sniped four goals for the winners, who got two from each of Cody Rush, Brady Thudium and Rhett Rhitter and singles courtesy of Ryan Svederus, Kole Weik, Aiden Wilson, Brandon Magill and Calum Andersen.

Jordan Smith notched the goal for Lacoka, who dressed only eight runners.

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son picked up a pair of assists with a pair of stretch passes for breakaways.

The Renegades also dumped the Innisfail Yetti 15-5 as Nate Bellanger fired four goals and Thudium struck for a trio. Schumacher netted a pair of goals, Rush scored once and added four helpers, and single goals went to Weik, Svederus, Rhitter, Boswell and Cole Young.

Scoring for the Yetti were Kaden Christiansen with three goals, Jeff Sebastian and Marshall Smyth.

The Renegades improved to 9-1 on the season and have won seven games in succession.

Senior/junior women’s The Red Deer Rage dropped a pair of weekend games, 14-3 to the Edmonton Bandits and 13-5 to the Edmonton Saints.

Deanna Hume tallied twice againt the Saints, with Janelle Sullivan, Leah Boucher and Christina Olver also connecting in a losing cause.

Hume, along with and Janelle and Janessa Sullivan, scored in the loss to the Bandits.

Senior C men’s Justin Kinnear netted a pair of goals for the Blackfalds Silverbacks in a 10-8 weekend victory over the Vermilion Rage.

Luke Flett, Shandi Werenka, Dylon Cardinal, Geordin Flett, Ray Williams, Troy Klaus, Scott Ebbert and Harry Thompson had the other Silverbacks goals.

BANTAM AA BASEBALL Matthew Kohle drove in a pair of runs to help the Red Deer Boston Pizza Braves post a 9-3 win over the Okotoks Outlaws in bantam AA weekend baseball action.

Aiden Schafer stroked a two-run double for the winners, while Canon Whitbread knocked in a run on a sacrifice fly and Riley Seward had an RBI single. Austin Sorokan pitched all seven innings for the Braves, allowing no earned runs on five hits while fanning three batters.

Calgary Western Canada, then defeated Grande Prairie 12-7 to get into the consolation final.

Western Canada was a 45-24 winner over Edmonton W.P. Wagner. â—? The Rocky Mountain House West Central Rebels won bronze in the boys tier 2 provincials with a 17-5 win over Edmonton Christian. West Central defeated Calgary West Island 15-5 in firstround play, then lost 30-7 to Lethbridge Winston Churchill in a semifinal.

Winston Churchill defeated Banff 31-7 in the championship match. â—? The Rimbey Spartans were consolation-side winners in the tier 2 girls provincials. The Spartans bombed Beaumont 74-5 to claim consolation honours after losing 42-10 to Lethbridge Winston Churchill and defeating Drayton Valley 55-0 in their first two outings. Fort McLeod captured the tier 2 girls championship.

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GARCIA Benjamin de Luna 1930 - 2014 Ben Garcia of Red Deer, formerly of Guagua, Pampanga, Philippines passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the age of 83 years. Benjamin was born on June 15, 1930. He was the third of six children of Alfonso and Apolonia Garcia (both deceased). Ben was a loving husband to Lilia Garcia and a great father to Renato, Camela and Gloria. All of his three children are registered nurses in Canada and New Jersey, USA. He was a loving grandfather to Renee-Rose, Benjamin, Jordan, Logan, Maegan and Brian. He will be missed by his son-in-law, Gabe Capicio, daughters-inlaw Rosario Garcia and Remedios Garcia.Ben will be most remembered as loving, hardworking and generous with both his time and wit.

He was gifted with creativity, loved gardening, and his grandchildren will remember him most of all for his humorous quips about life and relationships.

Prayer Services will be held at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer on Monday, June 9, 2014 and Tuesday, June 10, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 6 McMillan Avenue, Red Deer on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with The Reverend Father Les Drewicki Celebrant.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements in care of Gary W. Anderson, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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HJELMELAND Bob passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the age of 77 years. Bob is lovingly remember by his wife Shirley of 57 years; four children, Terry (Becky), Zane (Leila), Brenda (Lee) Howe, Deb (Dallas) Schultz; ten grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sister Carol, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by parents Ole & Lucy Hjelmeland, brothers Harold, Stan, Vern, and sister Fran.

A Memorial Service for Bob will be held, Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820-45 St., Red Deer, on June 14, 2014, at 12 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s memory to be made to..Canadian Diabetes Assoc., #06-5015-48 St., Red Deer, AB T4N 1S9, or Heart & Stroke Foundation, #202-5913-50 Ave., Red Deer, AB T4N 4C4

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McDONALD Kristen Liane Jan. 13, 1987-June 4, 2014 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Kristen on the morning of June 4, 2014, in Alberta. Kristen was born on January 13, 1987, in Prince George British Columbia. As a child Kristen grew up in Mackenzie, British Columbia before relocating to Alberta as a young adult. Kristen was predeceased by her Grandmother Doreen McDonald and Grandfather Myles McDonald. Kristen is survived by her Father, Dale McDonald of Edmonton, Alberta; and Mother Liane McDonald of Clearwater, British Columbia. She was a loving Mother and Wife who will be deeply missed by her spouse Jusuf Izairi and six beautiful children, Aliyah, Merita, Ali, Ejmma, Amira, and Kailah, all of Stettler, Alberta; Brother Jeremy McDonald of Edmonton, Alberta; Sister Jenika (Dwayne) Debolt, and special Niece and Nephew Ava and Karsen Debolt all of Red Deer, Alberta. Kristen will also be fondly remembered by her “Oma” Erika Ackermann of Osoyoos, British Columbia; Grandmother Annette McDonald of Keremeos, British Columbia, as well as, numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and friends from all over the world including Canada, Europe, and Indonesia. Kristen was an adventurous soul that adored travel, spending time with friends and family, and cheering on her favorite UFC Competitors. She loved her children with all of her heart and was so very proud of them. Kristen, we will miss your delightful and infectious laugh. Your memory will live on within the hearts of many, never to be forgotten. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Chapel of the Sylvan Lake Funeral Home 5019 47A Ave. Sylvan Lake, AB on Thursday June 12th, 2014 at 1:00 pm. Cremation entrusted to the Rocky Mountain Crematorium.

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ROSS Dr. Aileen MacLeod Aileen Ross passed away peacefully on June 8, 2014 at the age of 85 years. She was born on October 14, 1928 in Aberdeen, Scotland, the eldest of two children. Aileen trained as a midwife in London, England.

After marrying Eric Sinton, she spent some time in Israel and delivered her first child, Heather. Aileen’s second daughter, Hilary, was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and the family spent some time in Carlisle, England before emigrating to Medicine Hat, Alberta. Two sons were born there, John and Jeremy, prior to the family moving to Red Deer, Alberta. Aileen spent the next 10 years immersed in raising her family and volunteering in the community.

After taking French courses at Lindsay Thurber High School, and following a trip to France, she decided to pursue more coursework at Red Deer College. She completed a B.A. in History and went on to earn an M.A. and Ph.D. in English literature at the University of Alberta, graduating with the latter at age 58. Her second career, teaching English, began at the University of Alberta and Red Deer College. She also taught at Canadian Union College in Lacombe and for Athabasca University. Incredibly, she continued to teach at Athabasca until the summer of 2013 when she suffered a stroke. Aileen will be deeply missed by her four children: Heather Sinton (David), Hilary Johnson (Lyndon), John Sinton (Joyce) and Jeremy Sinton; five grandchildren: Sara Roset, Abbie Gerling, Micaela Gerling, Alyssa Gerling, Alasdair Sinton and two great-grandchildren, Ocean and Sahara Roset.

She was predeceased by her father, William Ross; her mother, Edith Baster; her aunt, Mabel Baster; her brother, Bill; and two nephews, Alastair and Neil Ross. She will be lovingly remembered by her sister-in-law, Shirley Ross, and by her many friends and students. A Funeral service will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 4718 50th Street (403 346-4560) at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2014. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Salvation Army(www.salvationarmy.org) Aileen and her family would like to thank the staff on Unit 32 of the Red Deer General Hospital, Dr. Hulyk, and also the staff at both Victoria Park and Aspen Ridge Retirement Residences in Red Deer.

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MALOUGHNEY Kathleen Margaret (nee Speltz) Kathleen Maloughney passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the age of 86 years.

She was born November 05, 1927 in Eston, Saskatchewan.

Kay moved to Saskatoon to study nursing and graduated from St. Paul school of nursing in 1947 as a Registered Nurse.

Kay worked in Saskatoon and then moved to the states and worked in Denver and at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.

Kay married Thomas Patrick Maloughney on August 17, 1957. Tom and Kay moved frequently throughout their lives together for Tom’s work.

Communities included Regina (where Patrick was born), Medicine Hat (where Robert was born), Camrose, Bonnyville (where Maura was born), Hanna, Daysland and Ponoka. Tom and Kay retired while living in Ponoka and Kay moved to Red Deer in 1993. Kay worked as a registered nurse in all the communities they lived in.

She was the Matron of the new Auxillary Hospital in Hanna and she started the Home Care Program in Daysland. Kay was always involved in the Catholic Church and the CWL. Kay was predeceased by her parents, Leo and Hedwig (Lenerz) Speltz; her husband Tom; and her siblings, Clara Wray, Helen Bowron and Ronald Speltz. Kay leaves to mourn her loss her children, Patrick and granddaughter Danielle; Robert and Pam and grandchildren Jessica, Sean and Brynna; and Maura and Mike and grandchildren Matthew, Aidan and Cailin; and her sister Irene Hughes.

A Prayer Service for Kay will be held at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820-45 Street, Red Deer on Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at Sacred Heart Parish, 5508 48A Avenue, Red Deer, on Friday, June 13, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, 105, 4419 50 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 3Z5.

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Bearspaw currently has a position in our Stettler field operations for an intermediate oil and gas operator. Applicants must have experience as a heavy duty mechanic or journeyman instrument mechanic and possess strong mechanical skills, be quick learners, motivated and hard working and live or be willing to relocate within a 20 minute commute to workplace location. This position offers a challenging work environment, attractive benefits with competitive pay and significant room for promotion.

Please submit resumes Attn: Human Resources email:kwolokoff@ bearspawpet.com Fax 403-252-9719 Mail: Suite 5309 333 96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3

SERVICE RIG

Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking exp’d FLOORHANDS & DERRICK HANDS Locally based, home every night! Qualified applicants

must have all necessary valid tickets for the position being applied for.

Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary and benefits package along with a steady work schedule.

Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 258-3197 or Mail to: Suite 5309, 333-96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

EAST 40TH PUB

REQUIRES EXPERIENCED EVENING COOK. Please apply in person to 3811 40th Ave. 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

HERITAGE LANES BOWLING

Red Deer’s most modern 5 pin bowling center req’s permanent F/T front counter staff for all shifts (days, eves. and wknds).

Please send resume to: htglanes@ telus.net or apply in person LETO’S STEAK & BAR IN LACOMBE REQUIRES A

LINE COOK

$15.50/hr. Cash tips are paid weekly! Apply within or email resume to: george@letos.ca

X-STATIC

is now accepting applications for P/T

Cocktail Server

Apply in person after 3 p.m.

Trades

850

830

Sales & Distributors

830

850

Trades

850

Trades

SOAP Stories is seeking 5 F/T COMMERCIAL SPARTEK retail sales reps. Selling soap GLAZIER SYSTEMS INC & bath products. $12.10 hr req`s Permanent Journeyman & apprentices In Sylvan Lake, AB + bonus & commission. is seeking qualified We offer competitive ROOM ATTENDANTS F/T & P/T. No exp. req’d. wages. Full benefits after Attendants. Exp. not nec.

Parkland Mall 4747 67 St. 90 days. Must have valid ELECTRICAL will train. Approx. 35 - 40 Red Deer. email resume to drivers licence. Email resume ENGINEERS hrs/wk. Rate: $12.75 premierjobrd@gmail.com to: d.generationglass $14/hr. Duties incl’d but TECHNICAL @platinum.ca not limited to: vacuuming, StoreSmart ILLUSTRATOR/WRITER or Fax: 403-886-5224 dusting, washing floors, Self-Storage or Call 403-886-5221 making beds, empty trash, is now hiring for For complete job descriptions, SOAP Stories is seeking 5 disinfecting & cleaning the following positions! please refer to our website at F/T P/T Beauty TreatBuying or Selling bathrooms. Performance www.sparteksystems.com ment O/P, selling soap & your home? based bonus program. bath products $14.55/hr. + Assistant Manager Check out Homes for Sale Applicants please forward Must be fluent with verbal resume to: keri.lee@ bonus & comm. Beauty (Full Time) in Classifieds l& written English, be sparteksystems.com cert. req’d. Location physically fit. Applicants F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS or fax to 403-887-4050 Parkland Mall 4747 67th Customer Service may apply in person at - Good hours, home every Please state which position St. Red Deer. email 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer Rep night, $4000-$6000/mo. you are applying for premierjobrdbto@ T4P 3T5 or fax 403-342-4433 (Part Time) Contractor must have truck in your cover letter. gmail.com or email: or van.

Tools, supplies & info@ramadareddeer.com For job descriptions and ladders required.

Training Classifieds Truckers/ how to apply, go to provided, no experience Your place to SELL Start your career! www.StoreSmart.ca/jobs.

Drivers needed.

Apply to: Your place to BUY See Help Wanted No phone calls please. satjobs@shaw.ca Classifieds...costs so little BRICAR CONTRACTING now hiring Restaurant/ Saves you so much!

EXPERIENCED Trades Hotel CLASS 1 DRIVERS. JOURNEYMAN Please fax resumes to Absolute Fusion Electrician 403-347-6296 Contracting is a welding, CLASS 1 or 3 drivers req’d fabrication, maintenance Job Description for moving equipment. and repair facility requiring Resumes to be dropped off a supervisor/instructor.

• This position is for at Key Towing. 4083-78 St. Knowledge and experience service and construction Cres. Red Deer. in fabrication with on drilling and oilfield engineered drawings or CLASS 3 DRIVERS equipment. designing from instruction. • The journeyman is w/airbrake endorsement Strong mechanical ability responsible for running needed immed. for waste & for repair and maintenance. recycling. Email resume small construction jobs Must be able to organize with a min. of 2 references and a service truck. and instruct up to 10 employees. • Must possess exemplary to: canpak@xplornet.ca Comprehensive Benefit plan. safety record and HIRING ALL POSITIONS FOR DRIVERS for furniture Wages are negotiable with commitment to safe moving company, class 5 experience and attitude.

RED DEER’S NEWEST HOTEL! work practices Please forward resumes • Participate in on-call required (5 tons), local & long distance. Competitive and references by fax to and overtime as required. wages. Apply in person.

Front Desk Agents 403-309-7134 or by email • Various other duties as 6630 71 St. Bay 7 to info@absolutefusion.ca required.

Housekeepers Red Deer. 403-347-8841 No Phone Calls Please!

• Excellent Benefit PackLaundry Attendants age: Life Insurance, F/T TRUCK drivers req’d.

BRICAR CONTRACTING Long Term Disability, Minimum Class 5 with air now hiring Dozer & Breakfast Room Attendant Health and Dental and clean abstract. Exp. Excavator Operators and preferred. In person to Key Benefits.

Laborers. Send resumes Apply in person at • Other benefits: referral Towing 4083-78 St. Cres.

by Fax: 403-347-6296 bonuses, course reim- Red Deer.

SHERATON RED DEER HOTEL COMMERCIAL Foundation bursement, service Fluid Experts Ltd. company in Red Deer (3310 - 50th Avenue) truck, laptops, cell Of Red Deer is seeking are currently seeking phone reimbursement.

Thursday, June 12, 2014 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm experienced experienced foundation form workers.

Please fax Class 1 Operators Friday, June 13, 2014 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Qualifications resume to 403-346-5867 to join our team of drivers or Interviews on the spot hauling clean fluids for the • Licensed Journeyman email cavemancontracting Oil & Gas Industry.

No Phone Calls Please Electrician with Inter @hotmail.com Home most evenings, provincial seal. scheduled days off, • Ability to work on and company benefits with layout electrical jobs exceptional pay structure Oilfield without blueprints that includes guarantied • Strong troubleshooting salary + hourly when skills hauling. Must be able to • Must have valid operawork on their own with tions license (abstract minimal supervision. required) Fax resume w/all tickets and current drivers We take pride in our abstract to: employees and we believe 403-346-3112 or email to: that our people are the roger@fluidexperts.com most important aspect of MEGA CRANES is now the company. We are constantly looking for hiring exp’d Class 1 drivers.

Boom/crane truck tickets exceptional individuals to Every person can make a difference in the world. an asset. Please email join our team. We offer résumé with drivers competitive wages with Amperage Energy Inc. is an emerging and growing oil & gas service abstract to opportunity for advancement. company with mobile onsite water recycling solutions and fixed plant cathy@megacranes.com Please email resume to or fax 403-885-4292 operations. We are committed to conducting our operations safely, in hellard@ controltechnology.ca or fax a socially and environmentally responsible manner.

403-885-0392 Misc.

GRATIAE is seeking 5 Retails Sales reps selling skin & body care products in Parkland Mall 4747 67th St. Red Deer, $12.10/hr + bonus & comm.

F/T - P/T No Exp. Req’d.

Email resumes: gratiaereddeersr@ gmail.com

860

850

820

JOB FAIR

413576F6-10

$2500 Bonus Every 100 days

Sales & Distributors

800

Amperage Energy Inc is currently seeking highly motivated

SHOP HELP AND/OR APPRENTICE MECHANIC REQUIRED IMMED. Truck exp. preferred.

Wages $15-$45/hr. with benefits. 8:30-5. 15 miles East of Blackfalds.

Fax: 403-784-2330 Phone: 403-784-3811

Field Based Equipment Supervisors, Operators & Technicians Duties and responsibilities include the following: • Operating mobile/semi-permanent equipment in a field operations setting • Onsite tracking of fluid volumes • Minor repairs to equipment as needed

Employment Training

The successful candidate should possess the following skills and attributes: • Oil & Gas operating background • Mechanical & technical aptitude • Clean/current 5 year driver abstract • Oil & Gas industry safety tickets • Education and experience in water treatment or pumping services is ideal, but not required • Class 1 drivers license an asset • Experience and understanding of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook an asset

Trades

GAETZ SOUTH

WE OFFER:

F/T MEAT CUTTER F/T Bakery Production Full benefits, staff incentives. Apply within.

Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

* Full Time hours * Great benefit program after 3 mos. * Most weekends off * Competitive Wages Experience not necessary.

Hardworking need only apply. Bring resume to: Metal Strip & Coatings 4617 63rd Street Mon-Fri 8-5.

No Phone Calls Please.

ACADEMIC Express

PEST CONTROL TECHS REQ’D. cpest@shaw.ca Call 403-373-6182

Procom Insurance;

A Great place to work... is looking for a personal lines broker to help grow and manage an existing book of clients. Broker FALL START experience is a definite asset, you will be respon• Community Support sible to quote and sell Worker Program policies to existing and new clients. Knowledge of • GED Preparation Power Broker, Compu Quote & insurance company Would you like to take the portal’s is considered an GED in your community? asset. Excellent organization skills and a self driven • Red Deer personality with the ability • Rocky Mtn. House to multi-task is a must.

• Rimbey Please apply to • Caroline dan@procominsurance.ca • Castor or fax 403-340-3972 • Sylvan Lake Looking for a new pet?

• Innisfail • Stettler Check out Classifieds to • Ponoka find the purrfect pet.

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca 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

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

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 * Adults * Youths * Seniors *

Carriers are Needed to Deliver Central Alberta Life afternoons & evenings one day per week

SPRINGBROOK The papers arrive ready to deliver.

NO COLLECTING! Phone 403-314-4316 ************************** To order your own home or office delivery of the Red Deer Advocate Newspaper Phone our Circulation Department at 403-314-4300

Campground Hosts Seeking semi-retired couples with RV for summer positions in Kananaskis.

Contact 403-591-7377 or kananaskiscountry campgrounds@gmail.com

PENHOLD SPRINGBROOK Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

900

RED DEER ADVOCATE

HEALTH CARE AIDE Academy of Learning HCA program offers:

850

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Six days per week.

Delivery by 6:30 a.m.

Classes Starting Soon!

Email resume to meaghan@amperageenergy.com or by fax to 403-932-4276 with a current/clean 5 year drivers abstract & safety tickets.

405355F10

880

Misc.

Help

*POWDER COATER

880

Help

880

Misc.

Help

ENROLL TODAY!

Planning for a Successful Career Seminar Job Search and Resume Writing Course First Aid / WHMIS

Papers arrive at your home and are ready to deliver.

Phone 403-314-4316 * Adults * Youths * Seniors * Carriers are Needed to Deliver Central Alberta Life afternoons & evenings one day per week

3 On-Site Clinical Practicums No Waiting List Scrubs are provided

INNISFAIL The papers arrive ready to deliver.

NO COLLECTING!

Phone 403-314-4316

Building Operator (Technician III)

Please apply on our website at: http://www.brookfieldjohnsoncontrols.com/our-careers/ We thank all applicants; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted

2965 Bremner Avenue, Red Deer

wegotservices CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300 classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

Accounting

Cleaning

1010

IS HIRING!

Contractors

1100

BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542

- CONCRETE FINISHERS - CARPENTERS Top wages paid based on experience. Full Benefits and Uniform Package included.

Visit our website for more detailed job descriptions at

BRIDGER Const. Ltd. Decks, reno’s, roofing, flooring. Free est. Call Geoff 403-302-8550

CONCRETE???

www.eaglebuilders.ca

We’ll do it all...Free est.

Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197 or 404085F10

or email: hr@eaglebuilders.ca.

1070

VINYL SIDING / WINDOW / EAVSTROUGH CLEANING Package pricing.

Free quotes. 403-506-4822

We are currently seeking the following to join our team in Blackfalds for all shifts:

We thank all applicants but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

To order your own home or office delivery of the Red Deer Advocate Newspaper Phone our Circulation Department at 403-314-4300

www.academyoflearning.ab.ca

INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351

Applicants are able to apply online or fax resume to 403-885-5516 ATTN: Human Resources

**************************

Call Today (403) 347-6676

The Building Operator (Technician III) is responsible for the provision of building operations, maintenance and repair of general building systems including doors and door hardware, windows, ceilings, flooring and light bulb replacements. Also replacement and installation of whiteboards, tack boards hot files etc. and other misc. equipment. The successful candidate will be able to use hand and power tools and be able to work with minimal supervision. Some HVAC, mechanical maintenance experience would be a definite asset but willing to train the right person. This position will be suitable for a handyperson type person ideally able to perform own duties and assist others as work load requires it.

QUALIFICATIONS: - High school diploma, plus a specialized technical course - One (1) to three (3) years construction / building system operations / maintenance experience - Self-motivated, willing to learn - Works well independently and is a team player - Consistently presents and maintains a positive and professional image - Good writing and verbal communication skills - Excellent interpersonal skills - Awareness of Environment, Health & Safety issues - May require a security clearance - A valid driver’s license may be required 413627F6,7

800

Oilfield

DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 FENCES & DECKS 403-352-4034

Contractors

1100

SIDING, Soffit, Fascia and custom cladding. Call Dean @ 403-302-9210.

Eavestroughing

1130

EVESTROUGH / WINDOW CLEANING. 403-506-4822

Massage Therapy

1280

FANTASY MASSAGE International ladies

Now Open

Specials. 11 a.m.-3 a.m.

Private back entry. 403-341-4445

Painters/ Decorators

1310

JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

Free Est. 403-872-8888

Roofing

1370

RE-ROOFING Specialist Quality work at an affordable price. 10 yrs. exp. 403-350-7602

VII MASSAGE #7,7464 Gaetz Ave. Seniors’ Pampering at its Services BEST! 403-986-6686 Come in and see HELPING HANDS Escorts why we are the talk Home Supports for Seniors.

Est 1999. Cooking, cleaning, of the town. companionship. At home TAHNEE 392-0891 *BUSTY* www.viimassage.biz or facility. Call 403-346-7777 INDEPENDENT w/own car VELOX EAVESTROUGH Cleaning & Repairs.

Reasonable rates. 340-9368

1372

1165

for information.

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

Massage Therapy

1280

Misc.

Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Window Cleaning

1420

Property clean up 340-8666

WINDOW CLEANING outside/inside. Free quotes.

403-506-4822

CENTRAL PEST CONTROL LTD. Comm/res.

Locally owned. BBB member.

403-373-6182 cpest@shaw.ca

Yard Care

Moving & Storage

1300

MASSAGE ABOVE ALL MOVING? Boxes? Appls.

WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161 removal. 403-986-1315

1430

JUNK/TREE REMOVAL, Yard/Care 403-358-1614 ROTOTILLING, power raking, aerating & grass cutting. Reasonable rates. 403-341-4745

B10 RED DEER ADVOCATE Tuesday, June 10, 2014 Advocate Opportunities

wegot

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For morning delivery of the ADVOCATE Delivery by 6:30 a.m.

6 days/week in:

stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

Firewood

1660

AFFORDABLE

2140

Horses

Acreages

4050

in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

LOGS

1680

1550

2190

3020 3030

1630

INNISFAIL Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

RED DEER ADVOCATE Six days per week.

Delivery by 6:30 a.m.

Papers arrive at your home and are ready to deliver.

Phone 403-314-4316 * Adults * Youths * Seniors *

Carriers are Needed to Deliver Red Deer Express * Flyers * Sunday Life afternoons & evenings 3 days per week

WESTPARK SUBDIVISION 35 Street 37 Street 41 St. Cres 58 Ave. Welton Cres.

Westpark Cres.

36 Street 38 St. Close 57A Ave. Warwick Drive Wiltshire Pl. Wiltshire Dr.

Phone 403-314-4316 ************************** To order your own home or office delivery of the Red Deer Advocate Newspaper Phone our Circulation Department at 403-314-4300

PENHOLD SPRINGBROOK Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

RED DEER ADVOCATE Six days per week.

Delivery by 6:30 a.m.

Papers arrive at your home and are ready to deliver.

Phone 403-314-4316 CARRIERS NEEDED FOR FLYERS, FRIDAY FORWARD & EXPRESS

3 days per week, no weekends ROUTES IN:

ANDERS AREA Ashley Ave., Ashley Close Alexander Drive, Anquetel/Atlee Close MORRISROE AREA McDougall Cres. McCullough Cres.

SUNNYBROOK AREA Springfield Ave. also Sherwood Cres. & Stirling Close LANCASTER AREA Lancaster Dr. also Lister Cres. & Lockwood Ave. also Landry & Lawson Close VANIER AREA Voisin Close/Viscount Drive, Vanier Drive/Volk Place Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info **********************

TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 403-314-4300

5010

2014 GMC, S/B, loaded, Z71, $36,300. 587-679-1000

RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal.

We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. AMVIC APPROVED. 403-396-7519 2013 GMC 2500 HD 4x4, 36,000 kms., Duramax $43,700. 587-679-1000

2012 CHEV, 4x4, loaded, $23,300. 403-391-9662 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

Antique & Classic Autos

3060

2002 FORD Dynamax (B Plus) 25’, 25,000 mi.

A1 cond., E450, V10, 4 kw Ohan gen. loaded. $32,500. 587-876-2308 1989 CORSAIR 28’, 403-783-2330, 704-9109

5120

Holiday Trailers

WANTED

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

RCA DVD PLAYER $25, JVC 6 disc stereo $50, PS1 w/7 games $60, 403-782-3847 X BOX w/30 games $150 403-782-3847

Misc. for Sale

1760

12 STRING FENDER GUITAR. & Treadmill. 403-754-1978 2 CUPBOARDS, one with shelves, $20, 1 w/doors and drawers $30, two area rugs $40/ea. SOLD 7 SHEETS OF GALVINIZED SIDING. 3’x10’ sheets.

All for $50.

SOLD AIR purifier $20, Christmas deer (outside) w/lights $40; DVD/VCR player with surround sound $75, 403-340-0675

GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm. apartments, avail. immed, rent $875 403-596-6000

1966 FORD Mustang Coupe appraised $15,500.

Runs good. Would like at least $9500. 403-391-3456

Cars

3090

Rooms For Rent

3110

1790

APT. size electronic organ, full percussion $150 403-346-8121

Office Supplies

1800

wegot

homes CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190

Realtors & Services

4010

LEXMARK fax/photocopier $20 403-346-0674 403-392-5657

Sporting Goods

1860

135 METAL woods, 3 to pitching wedge, graphite shafts, 2 doz. balls, 2 new gloves and 1 ball retriever $100 403-986-6497 EXERCISE BIKE, very good condition, $35; 403-348-5393 GOLF EQUIPMENT & POOL CUES at garage sale prices. 403-343-7430

Travel Packages

1900

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

HERE TO HELP & HERE TO SERVE Call GORD ING at RE/MAX real estate central alberta 403-341-9995 gord.ing@remax.net

Houses For Sale

4020

CUSTOM BUILT

NEW HOMES

by Mason Martin Homes Kyle, 403-588-2550 FREE Weekly list of properties for sale w/details, prices, address, owner’s phone #, etc. 342-7355 Help-U-Sell of Red Deer www.homesreddeer.com

MUST SELL

1217 sq.ft. duplex.

4 bdrm., $191,900.

403-588-2550

MUST SELL

AGRICULTURAL

New Home. 1335 sq.ft. bi-level, 24x23 att. garage.

403-588-2550

2000-2290

Laebon Homes 346-7273

CLASSIFICATIONS Farm Equipment

2010

1988 CHEV Sierra, 1/2 ton 2012 FORD Focus tita- very clean. 403-318-3040 nium hatchback, private sale, no GST, lots of options/warranty to 2018, Vans $14,250 obo 403-227-5123 Buses

5070

2008 LINCOLN MKZ 87,000 kms, white, 1 driver, selling due to illness $14,500 403-783-2805 2007 FORD Fusion SEL V6 AWD Auto, Exc. Condition. Leather Seats, Moon Roof, 6-CD. 132,460 km, Non-smoking, 1 owner. $9,450. obo. 403-342-4937

www.laebon.com

Condos/ Townhouses

4040

NEW CONDO RANCHMASTER corral gate width 16’, height 4’, 5 1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $192,000. 403-588-2550 rungs $60 403-782-7439

4160

(Blackfalds) You build or bring your own builder. Terms avail.

403-304-5555 Start your career!

See Help Wanted

Locally owned and family operated

Auto Wreckers

5190

2003 WINDSTAR LX, fully loaded, very good cond. $3500. 403-755-2867

PUBLIC NOTICES

Public Notices 1976 CHEVY van full size.

OFFERS? 403-877-1352

Motorcycles

5080

1977 750 HONDA $500 403-347-1563

Motorhomes

5100

6010

NOTICE T0 CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of

GERALD MORRIS BREEN

who died on March 2, 2014 If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by July 17, 2014, with

Robert J. Warrender at Duhamel Manning Feehan Warrrender Glass LLP 2007 Dutchman Express 26’ Class C 12,800 Miles Slide, Generator, Air,V10, $40,000 403 782 4207

Pinnacle Estates

2003 HONDA 450, 4x4 $3800. obo 587-679-1000

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

THE NORDIC

Lots For Sale

5150

ATV's

2004 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD 195K REBUILT TRANNY LOTS EXTRAS $8300.OBO 403-352-6457

VIEW ALL OUR PRODUCTS

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets.

403-596-2444

2009 AEROLITE Dutchmen, rear slide, dbl. bunks, queen bed, A/C, couch, table, awning. $16,900 obo. 403-347-5947

2008 AVALANCHE, leather Z71, $16,400. 403-391-9662

MORRISROE MANOR

LARGE reel to reel stereo 2000 SQ.FT. OFFICE, tape deck $100, stereo 4836 51 Street. mixing console $50, douParking is avail. $1800/mo. ble cassette deck $10, 403-343-9300 Harman/Kardon disc player $20 403-346-6539

Piano & Organs

4150

4x4, 70,000 kms., exc. shape, $12,900. trades cons. 403-598-0682

5030

For Sale or Lease - 2 Buildings Locations: 5010 LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. 45th Avenue, Rimbey, AB SUITES. 25+, adults only 5020 45th Ave.Rimbey, AB n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 • Excess of 3,000 square feet each 1985 BUICK Riviera. Original • 1 building is set up pri- paint, fully loaded, sunroof, exc. marily for offices with a shape. 2nd owner. Immacusmaller wash bay. The late interior. 158,000 km.

1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed. other building is set up $3750 obo. 403-347-3950 Adult bldg. N/S No pets for offices and a large 403-596-2444 bay area.

Newly renovated bachelor, • Lots of parking • Outside storage area is 1 & 2 bedroom suites fully fenced available in central location. leasing@rentmidwest.com • Suitable for small rental businesses, oilfield 1(888) 679-8031 offices, plumbing shop, SUNNYBROOK electrical shop, safety 2 bdrm. Water & heat business etc. incld, clean and quiet, For inquiries, please call at great location, no pets.

Rob or Ev at 403-845-3226 403-346-6686 www.garymoe.com Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

FULLY furn. bdrm for rent LAGOSTINA PRESSURE $500/$250. Male only. cooker, 7 L, stainless steel, Call 403-396-2468. new $146, sell for $80; braided nylon rug, 36”x Central Alberta’s Largest 43”, $10; sofa & chair Car Lot in Classifieds cover, both for $5; 5 white plastic butter buckets FULLY Furn. BDRM. $450 w/lids, $2 ea.; 13 pint jars rent/sd 403-342-4604 w/lids, all for $4; double bed size blanket, $4; 1 ROOM kitchen access, light truck tire P255/70R16 avail. June 20 343-0421 Goodyear Wrangler, $10; 6 tree stakes, about 3.5’ long, all for $6.

Offices 403-314-2026

PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER 14000 BTU. Very good cond.

Paid $600, Asking $200 obo.

403-347-6466

For Sale

2009 KEYSTONE Passport Ultralite 29 ft Travel Trailer - Reduced, one slide, dbl. bunks, queen bed, A/C. See Kijiji Ad ID 548133556 for details. $19,000. obo.

403-343-1043

2009 RANGER XLT

1720

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

2011 F150 XLT Supercab, Exc. cond. 403-347-5078

5020

4130

1640

Phone 403-314-4301

5100

4090

1710

For More Information, please call Prodie

Automotive Services

rentals

1620

RED DEER ADVOCATE

Motorhomes

5000-5300

wegot

1590

Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

5050

CLASSIFICATIONS

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Hay BUNGALOW Price depends on location.

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Fighting resumes in east Ukraine EVEN AS NEW PRESIDENT HOSTS TALKS TOWARD ENDING CRISIS

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SLOVYANSK, Ukraine — Government forces traded fire Monday with pro-Russian separatists who control an eastern Ukraine city, after the country’s new president announced daily negotiations were underway toward ending the conflict.

Loud booms and shelling were heard in downtown Slovyansk, where at least six buildings bore damage from shelling a day earlier. The city has been an epicenter of a nearly two-month standoff between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian rebels, who have seized administrative buildings, police stations and border posts across the region.

The clashes come a day after President Petro Poroshenko announced that negotiations had started in Kyiv between Ukraine, Russia, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

Poroshenko said the meeting focused on strengthening the porous Ukraine-Russia border, and said Ukraine “must cease fire by the end of this week.”

While he promised the negotiators would meet daily until the crisis was resolved, he did not say whether results had been achieved on Sunday.

The OSCE, whose rotating presidency is currently held by Switzerland, said Heidi Tagliavini, a Swiss diplomat who has worked on crises in places like Chechnya and Georgia, was its representative in the negotiations. Poroshenko’s office said Russia’s ambassador to Ukraine and the Ukrainian ambassador to Germany also took part.

On Monday, Ukraine’s acting defence minister, Mykhailo Koval, told journalists that Poroshenko was working toward bringing the conflict to an end “in the quickest time period,” according to the Interfax news agency. He did not give a specific date. Russia has repeatedly called for Ukraine to end its operation in the east, while Ukraine has blamed Russia for fomenting tensions in the region and backing the rebels materially.

Fighting resumed Monday in Slovyansk, where residents said at least six buildings — including a petrol station, two shopping centres and two apartment buildings — had been hit by mortars a day earlier.

Andriy, a local plainclothes policeman who wouldn’t give his last name, was standing with other officers in uniform near the debris.

“Yesterday the centre of the city was hit the hardest,” he said. “There were a lot of injured people, and a lot of buildings were hit that haven’t been hit before.”

Dozens of cars carrying civilians were seen leav-

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An Ukrainian family carry their belongings using a bicycle, as they leave Slovyansk, eastern Ukraine, Monday, after a mortar attack by Ukrainian government forces. Several buildings have been damaged by shelling in an eastern Ukraine city controlled by pro-Russian separatists, as the country’s president announced that negotiations are underway to bring the conflict to an end. ing the city by road, and a bus with a sign in the windshield reading “children” left the city on Monday.

The UN Refugee Agency estimated in late May that at least 10,000 people in Ukraine were internal refugees, a figure that has undoubtedly grown as both Ukrainian and Russian sides dig in. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Monday that his government was providing aid to Ukrainian refugees within Russia, who he previously estimated to number about 4,000.

“They will end the shooting only when they erase us from the face of the planet, when nothing remains here but a flat space,” said Svetlana, a 52-year-old

resident of Slovyansk who would not give her last name. “Only then the war will be finished.”

Rebels have held the Ukrainian government responsible for the rising number of civilian casualties in the conflict, while the Kyiv leadership says the insurgents have attacked civilians in order to foment resentment against the government.

Government officials say at least 200 people — most of whom were civilians — have been killed in the conflict so far.

The spokesman for Ukraine’s operation in the east, Vladislav Seleznev, wrote on Facebook late Sunday that the separatists were responsible for the shelling in Slovyansk.

Criticism over Suspected Boko Haram gunmen kidnap another 20 women in Nigeria Benghazi gives Clinton more incentive to run in 2016

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Hillary Rodham Clinton said in an interview airing Monday that she feels emboldened to run for president because of Republican criticism of her handling of the deadly 2012 terrorist attacks in Benghazi, Libya.

In an interview with ABC News, Clinton said the Benghazi inquiry from Republicans gives her a greater incentive to run for president because she considers the multiple investigations into the attacks “minor league ball” for a country of the United States’ stature. But she said she’s still undecided.

“It’s more of a reason to run, because I do not believe our great country should be playing minor league ball. We ought to be in the majors,” Clinton said. “I view this as really apart from — even a diversion from — the hard work that the Congress should be doing about the problems facing our country and the world.”

The interview publicizing her new book, Hard Choices, highlighted some of the key lines of criticism Clinton could face if she runs for president in two years: Her record as President Barack Obama’s top diplomat and charges by Republicans that she has been insulated from the everyday problems of Americans after more than two decades in public life.

In the interview with ABC’s Diane Sawyer, Clinton said her family struggled with legal bills and debt when she and her husband left the White House in early 2001.

“We came out of the White House not only dead broke, but in debt,” Clinton said. “We had no money when we got there, and we struggled to piece together the resources for mortgages, for houses, for Chelsea’s education. You know, it was not easy.”

Republicans immediately seized on the comment, two years after their presidential nominee, Mitt Romney, was dogged by accusations of being out-oftouch because of his wealth. GOP officials pointed out that Hillary Clinton received an $8 million book advance for her 2003 memoir and said the comments reflected her insulation from the daily problems of average Americans.

“I think she’s been out of touch with average people for a long time,” said Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus, pointing to Clinton’s estimated $200,000-per-speech speaking fees and million-dollar book advances. “Whether she was flat broke or not is not the issue. It’s tone deaf to average people.”

Hillary Clinton’s Senate financial disclosure forms, filed for 2000, show assets between $781,000 and almost $1.8 million.

The forms allow senators to report assets in broad ranges. The same form, however, showed that the Clintons owed between $2.3 million and $10.6 million in legal bills to four firms.

Democrats noted that the Clintons gave away $10 million after departing the White House and during the 2008 campaign, Mrs. Clinton released tax reforms that showed a total of $1.1 million in book proceeds went to charities between 2000 and early 2008.

Her book also offers a rebuke to Republicans who have seized upon the Sept. 11, 2012, terrorist attack that killed U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans.

Republicans have accused the Obama administration of stonewalling congressional investigators and misleading the public about the nature of the attack in the weeks before the presidential election.

As Clinton weighs her political future, Republicans have questioned her response to the attacks and whether she could have done more to secure the diplomatic compounds.

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Suspected Boko Haram gunmen have reportedly kidnapped 20 women from a nomadic settlement in northeast Nigeria near the town of Chibok, where the Islamic militants abducted more than 300 schoolgirls and young women on April 15.

Alhaji Tar, a member of the vigilante groups set up to resist Boko Haram’s attacks, said the men arrived at noon Thursday in the Garkin Fulani settlement and forced the women to enter their vehicles at gunpoint. He says they drove away to an unknown location in the remote stretch of Borno state.

Tar said the group also took three young men who tried to stop the kidnapping.

“We tried to go after them when the news got to us about three hours later, but the vehicles we have could not go far, and the report came to us a little bit late,”

he said.

In another incident, the Defence Headquarters said Monday that troops prevented raids by Boko Haram this weekend on villages in Borno and neighbouring Adamawa state. Soldiers killed more than 50 militants on Saturday night as they were on their way to attack communities, defence spokesman Chris Oluklade said in an emailed statement.

The Nigerian military has come under rising criticism from Nigerians who say they’re not protected by the security forces, left to fend off attacks by Boko Haram on their own.

Boko Haram, which wants to establish Islamic state in Nigeria, has been taking over villages in the northeast, killing and terrorizing civilians and political leaders.

Thousands of people have been killed in the five-year-old insurgency, more than 2,000 people have been killed so far this year, and an estimated 750,000 Nigerians have been driven from their

homes.

In recent weeks, the extremists have used a two-pronged strategy and widened their theatre of operation beyond the remote northeast of the country. The group has bombed bus stations and marketplaces in three cities, killing about 250 people, and they are staging daily attacks on northeast villages, killing 20 people one day, and 50 another.

In one incident last week, the militants reportedly killed hundreds of civilians in three villages in the Gwoza local government.

Residents said they had requested the military sends troops to protect the area after hearing Boko Haram militants were about to attack, but they said help never came.

The extremists abducted more than 300 girls from the Chibok Government Girls School on April 15, according to the police. Chibok community leader Pogu Bitrus says 57 girls escaped, leaving an estimated 272 still held captive.

China takes dispute with Vietnam over drilling rig in contested waters to UN

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS China took its dispute with Vietnam over its deployment of an oil rig in contested waters to the United Nations on Monday, accusing Hanoi of infringing on its sovereignty and illegally disrupting a Chinese company’s drilling operation.

China’s deputy ambassador Wang Min sent a “position paper” on the rig’s operation in the South China Sea to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday and asked the UN chief to circulate it to the 193 members of the General Assembly.

China sent the rig into disputed waters on May 1, provoking a confrontation with Vietnamese ships, complaints from Hanoi, and street protests that turned into bloody anti-Chinese riots.

Hundreds of factories were damaged and China said in the paper that four Chinese citizens were “brutally killed” and over 300 injured.

The oil platform is located about 32 kilometres from the China-controlled Paracel Islands, which Vietnam also claims, and 278 kilometres from the coast of Vietnam.

According to the paper, the state-run China National Offshore Oil Corporation has been conducting seismic operations and well site surveys in the area for the past 10 years and the drilling operation “is a continuation of the routine process of explorations and falls well within China’s sovereignty and jurisdiction.”

China accused Vietnam of “illegally and forcefully” disrupting the rig’s operation by sending

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Yi Xianliang, deputy director-general of Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs, attends a press conference in front of a map showing a disputed zone in South China Sea, in Beijing, China, on May 8, 2014. China’s planting of an oil platform in contested waters off Vietnam drew strident complaints from Hanoi, a messy standoff between ships and violent protests among Vietnamese, but nothing to dislodge the rig and no broader pushback in the region. armed ships and ramming Chinese vessels.

“Vietnam also sent frogmen and other underwater agents to the area, and dropped large numbers of obstacles, including fishing nets and floating objects, in the waters,” it said.

The paper said Vietnam’s actions violated China’s sovereignty, posed “grave threats” to Chinese personnel on the rig and violated international laws including the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.

It cited numerous references to back its claims that the islands “are an inherent part of China’s territory, over which there is no dispute.”

Calls to Vietnam’s UN Mission and its spokesman seeking comment were not answered.

Vietnam, which has no hope of competing with China militarily, said soon after the $1 billion deep sea rig was deployed that it wants a peaceful solution, but a top official warned that “all restraint had a limit.”

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Police, strikers clash ahead of World Cup opener

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SAO PAULO, Brazil — Brazilian police and striking subway workers clashed in a central commuter station Monday while union leaders threatened to maintain the work stoppage through the World Cup’s opening match in Sao Paulo this week.

Authorities are deeply worried about the strike because the subway is the main means of transportation for fans who will attend the tournament’s initial game between Brazil and Croatia on Thursday. The stadium is about 20 kilometres (12 miles) east of central Sao Paulo, where most tourists stay.

There were hopes the work stoppage might be resolved sooner than that as union officials met for the first time in days with government authorities in talks that continued into Monday night. Last year, a transit fare increase was reversed after violent protests broke out in the city, which is Brazil’s biggest.

Earlier Monday, riot police fired tear gas to force about 100 striking workers out of the station on the fifth day of a subway strike that has thrown Sao Paulo’s normally congested traffic into chaos.

“This is the way they negotiate, with tear gas and repression,” Alexandre Roldan, a union leader, said as he and others strikers regrouped outside the station following the confrontation.

Altino Prazeres, president of the union leading the strike, said almost all of the 8,000 subway employees had walked out in the past few days.

He marched along with workers on a street in central Sao Paulo and said

they were not interested in disrupting the World Cup. “I love soccer! I support our national team. The point is not to stop the Cup,” he said. “We want to resolve this today and all are willing to negotiate.”

Prazeres said workers were willing to negotiate a lower raise if the staterun subway company offered more benefits, but managers have refused to agree. A labour court has ruled that the salary rise should be 8.7 per cent.

A spokeswoman for the subway company declined to answer questions.

About half of the city’s subway stations were operating, but with greatly diminished service. Many of the city’s key intersections were jammed with cars and trucks, and traffic was moving very slowly elsewhere.

Sao Paulo state’s transport secretary, Jurandir Fernandes, told local reporters that 60 striking workers had been fired, and union officials began hearing of their members receiving telegrams announcing the dismissal.

Bruno Everton, who sells tickets at a subway station and is one of the union’s regional leaders, received a letter Monday saying he had been dismissed.

“It’s an embarrassment that Brazil is depriving the workers of their rights,” Everton said. “This is an illegal firing. The government is trying to provoke us. They are threatening us.”

After being forced out of the subway station by police early Monday, striking workers marched in the city centre and about 400 gathered in front of the state government building housing the transportation secretariat.

A Sao Paulo labour court over the weekend fined the union $175,000 for

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Subway train operators, along with activists from social movements, clash with riot police in front of the Ana Rosa metro station, in an ongoing subway strike, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday. Authorities are deeply worried about the strike because the subway is the main means of transportation for World Cup fans scheduled to attend Thursday’s opening match when Brazil takes on Croatia. The stadium is about 20 kilometers east of central Sao Paulo, where most tourists stay. the first four days of the strike and said it would add $220,000 for each additional day the work stoppage continued.

Other groups have supported the strike, saying workers deserve a fair raise and the government ought to invest more in public transportation. But

some people are angry because commutes are taking much longer in the city of 11 million.

Adriana Silva, who works as a cashier at a jewelry store downtown, said it has taken her three hours to get to work from the eastern tip of the city where the World Cup will kick off.

Utah’s ‘Mountain Man’ gets prison time for cabin burglaries

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ST. GEORGE, Utah — For years, he lived a solitary life amid the expansive wilderness of Utah as he ransacked cabins and trekked hundreds of miles alone on his snowshoes with a rifle slung over his shoulder.

For most of the next decade, he’ll live behind bars in a federal penitentiary.

Troy James Knapp, known by many as the “Mountain Man,” agreed Monday to a package of plea deals on burglary and weapons charges in state and federal courts, closing dozens of criminal cases against him in seven Utah counties.

Knapp, 46, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in St. George to 10 years and six months in prison on federal weapons charges that stem from him firing shots at agents before he surrendered last year in April last year in the

snowy mountains of central Utah.

He also pleaded guilty to 10 felony burglary counts on state charges, with each state conviction drawing a sentence of one to 15 years and a $10,000 fine.

State court Judge Eric A. Ludlow ran each sentence concurrent with the other and the federal sentence, and waived the money amount. Knapp’s federal and state defence attorneys said he was indigent.

He will receive credit for the 14 months he has already served in jail.

When he finishes his time in federal prison, state officials will determine whether he spends any more time behind bars. But prosecutors and Knapp’s attorneys, including Deputy Federal Public Defender Kathryn Nester, said the intent was for Knapp to serve his entire sentence in federal prison.

The plea deals mark the end of the mysterious story of an unknown Cali-

fornia fugitive who became a sensation in Utah as he raided cabins, stealing guns, whiskey and supplies.

U.S. District Judge Ted Stewart commented that Knapp should write a book about his experiences, and told him that he would have plenty of time to do it in prison.

Knapp declined to speak in federal court and when asked by Ludlow in state court if he had anything to say, Knapp said: “No, thank you.”

Outside court, his attorney Jay Winward said, “That will be his last word, ’Thank you.’ And he will live a quiet life.”

After his arrest last year, Knapp fired his defence attorney and defiantly told a judge he would represent himself. But U.S. Assistant Attorney Matthew Bell said Knapp has been cooperating with authorities since agreeing to the plea deal this spring.

Knapp helped authorities them find

16 weapons he had stored away in four locations in four different counties.

That included 13 handguns, two rifles and 1 one shotgun, Bell said.

Winward said all weapons Knapp stole during his years on the run had been accounted for.

His attorneys said the weapons were used for survival and protection against wild animals and never to “scare, threaten or use against citizens,” although they conceded he was convicted of firing at the federal agents who apprehended him.

In 2007, southern Utah authorities began investigating a string of cabin burglaries in southern and central Utah they believed were tied to one person.

It wasn’t until early 2012 that they identified Knapp as the suspect from cabin surveillance photos and fingerprints lifted from a Jim Beam bottle in one cabin.

String of sexual assaults during inauguration celebrations sparks outrage in Egypt CAIRO, Egypt — A string of sexual assaults on women during celebrations of Egypt’s presidential inauguration — including a mass attack on a 19-yearold student who was stripped in Cairo’s Tahrir Square — prompted outrage Monday as a video emerged purportedly showing the teenager, bloodied and naked, surrounded by dozens of men.

Seven men were arrested in connection with the assault and police were investigating 27 other complaints of sexual harassment against women during Sunday’s rallies by tens of thousands of people celebrating Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi’s inauguration late into the night, security officials said.

Sexual violence has increasingly plagued large gatherings during the past three years of turmoil following the 2011 uprising that ousted autocrat Hosni Mubarak, and women’s groups complained Monday that tough new laws have not done enough.

Twenty-nine women’s rights groups released a joint statement accusing the government of failing do enough to address the spiraling outbreak of mob attacks on women. The groups said they had documented more than 250 cases of “mass sexual rape and mass sexual assaults” from November 2012 to January 2014.

“Combatting that phenomena requires a comprehensive national strategy,” said the statement signed by the women’s groups.

Last week, authorities issued a decree declaring sexual harassment a crime punishable by up to five years

Police: People watching video of woman playing online game saw and reported home invasion THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TEMPE, Ariz. — People watching a video feed of a woman playing an online game called authorities to report seeing a home invasion taking place in the woman’s apartment, police said Monday.

Lt. Michael Pooley said a friend of the victim watching the video Monday morning saw two men with guns break down the 28-year-old woman’s apartment door while she was playing the game.

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in prison. The decree amended Egypt’s current laws on abuse, which did not criminalize sexual harassment and only vaguely referred to such offences as “indecent assault.”

Sexual harassment has been one of Egypt’s enduring social ills, embedded in the country’s patriarchal conservative culture, where women are seen as inferior to men. Movies often portray women as sex objects, leaving them vulnerable to men who feel empowered by the absence of a strong legal deterrent.

Sexual assaults have increased dramatically in ferocity and in number in the three years since Mubarak’s ouster, with Tahrir square, birthplace of the 2011 uprising, the site of multiple sexual attacks on women amid the large crowds.

In the latest incident, video footage posted on social media purportedly shows the student completely naked amid a crowd of men, parts of her body bloodied as policemen struggled to escort her out of Tahrir. The video appeared authentic and was consistent with AP reporting of the incident.

Seven men were arrested in connection with the attack on the student, who was hospitalized, said the officials. They did not elaborate on her condition and spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media.

The Interior Ministry, in charge of police, identified the seven suspects and gave their ages as between 15 and 49. It said they were arrested for “harassing several girls” but made no mention of the student. A policeman was injured while the seven were being arrested, the ministry added. kicked in. Two guys come in with guns,” Pooley said, describing what was reportedly visible on the feed.

One man was still in the apartment when officers arrived. Pooley said Edgardo Martinez, 27, was being held on suspicion of armed robbery, kidnapping, first-degree burglary, theft of a firearm and credit card theft.

The other man remained at large.

According to Pooley, authorities elsewhere also got calls from other people who were watching the video feed and also saw the break-in. He said dispatchers were trying to pin down details of those calls.

The 28-year-old woman and her 29-year-old roommate weren’t injured, according to police.

Pooley said he didn’t immediately know the name of the game that the woman was playing, but Phoenix TV station KTVK reported it was “Dota 2,” a battlefield arena game.

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