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Life with the RCMP

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ABOVE: Const. Peter Baxter with his service dog, Deny.

BELOW: Mike Drenka tells Roy, his German Shepherd, to stay put atop an obstacle during a public demonstration at the RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre in Innisfail earlier this month.

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF

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Service in “He’s an energetic dog. He wants to go, go, go. I always describe him as a bull in a china shop,” said RCMP Const. Peter Baxter as he holds tight to his artner’s leash as Deny strains to sniff the ground further and further canine partner’s m his handler. away from “He’s still young. He’s

kind of puppish.”

The restless 38-kg dog, with a floppy left e dog who is called ear, is a multi-profile police s, including crimiout for all kinds of searches, nal apprehensions. y’s skills, BaxWhile talking about Deny’s cupied with ter keeps the police dog occupied ving Deny a red rubber ball and giving commands. y’re out, “These dogs, when they’re ves obethey’re working. And he loves dience, stuff like this. You can see how focused he is,” said Baxter as he holds out the rubberr ball towards Deny. ruct“Down. Sit. Sit,” he instructed Deny, who stares at the ball d on while planting his behind the ground. Tossed across the atch grass, Deny springs to snatch up the ball.

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New Penhold school a long time coming Principal Mark Crawford is ecstatic work is finally complete on Penhold Crossing Secondary School.

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LEFT: Chris Pshyk rewards his German Shepherd, Ennox, during a public demonstration at the RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre in Innisfail earlier this month.

Public demonstrations happen every Wednesday at 2 p.m. until Labour Day. RIGHT: A couple of German Shepherd puppies are put through their paces at the RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre in Innisfail.

Baxter said Deny ultimately may be needed more to help people than to stop those involved in criminal activity.

Deny is one of four police dogs working out of Red Deer. They cover Central Alberta and participate in regular training in the area.

“The more we train, the better they are. And to help us train, we need the support of the public. You couldn’t train and expose him to different fences, and different lawns, and different terrain without the help of the people of Alberta and Red Deer.”

Baxter trained with Deny at the RCMP’s internationally-recognized Police Dog Service Training Centre, near Innisfail.

“Last year when I was on my course, there was a guy from Australia coming to check it out. I’d see people come up to look at it from the FBI, LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department),” Baxter said.

Deny is one of 157 RCMP dogs in Canada, all trained at the Innisfail training centre, the only RCMP facility of its kind in the country.

On average, 30 dogs are trained each year, the majority of them general profile dogs.

The national training centre has been in the same location for 49 years.

“We’re renowned for the work we do with police dogs. We have the breeding program, the imprinting program and the training program, and they all come together to produce the dogs that we have,” said RCMP Insp. André Lemyre, officer in charge of the Police Dog Service Training Centre.

Pups are raised by RCMP members who have an interest in joining the police dog section before the dogs return to the centre for training.

Lemyre said while the dogs are not raised like pets, they are imprinted through play and praise.

“At the end of the day, it’s all about play, a game.

For them, they’re playing.”

He said the success of the centre’s police dogs says it all.

In addition to the standard police dog, a new pilot program to train RCMP ambassador dogs started last year.

As part of the pilot, a young German shepherd named Fern regularly visited Red Deer schools with an RCMP school resource officer.

Lemyre said while the public is not allowed to touch regular police dogs, Fern is the exception.

“She’s basically a dog who is being trained and socialized so she can be petted and kissed and hugged,” Lemyre said.

Taking Fern to a school automatically eases ten-

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PDS: Innisfail training centre recognized internationally “The reward is his ball, as you can tell. When he does something good, he gets his ball.”

Baxter said since they started with the Red Deer detachment last fall, Deny has had a number of successful searches.

“Just yesterday he tracked a guy who stole a vehicle and ditched it. (Officers) didn’t know how long he’d been gone,” Baxter said.

After abandoning the vehicle in a field, the fugitive ran off. Deny found him hiding in bushes about 500 metres away.

“I think the guy thought he eluded us, but not old Deny,” he said giving Deny a proud pat. “It was one of my better tracks.”

“The guy just came out of the bush. It was like, ‘I don’t want to tangle with that,’ ” Baxter said referring to Deny.

“The guy gave up. He didn’t run. He didn’t fight.

Which is the smart thing to do.”

Deny can easily track for three to five km.

Baxter said Deny already has a reputation for his speed.

“He starts out so quick. I’m at a full sprint for the first 400 metres. It’s just his personality. Some dogs are a little more relaxed. That’s just him. All dogs are different. We become experts in our own dogs and learn their behaviours.”

Baxter said one of Deny’s tells is his tail.

“His tail will be high in the air and wags around if someone is hiding in a bush. He will go in and get them. If it ends up being a bad guy and get all confrontational with him, well, that could be a problem.

He’ll see that as a threat.”

He said Deny will only bite if someone is a threat to him, a threat to the handler or on command.

Dogs are also trained for friendly finds.

“If they’re not a threat to him, he’s not going to do anything. They’re not going to go out of control and bite people and maul anyone. He’s as friendly as they come.”

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sion and makes it easier for children and youth to open up and start to talk, he said.

“The dog helps to achieve communication. The dog is seen as a protector and a comforter so they can trust the dog while they may not be willing to trust a person, especially if they’ve been hurt.”

So far, Fern is the only RCMP ambassador dog.

The success of the program will be evaluated this summer.

“It’s a pilot project. We’ll see how it unfolds. We need to have the interest, too,” Lemyre said.

Between Victoria Day and Labour Day, weekly demonstrations at the Police Dog Service Training Centre are held Wednesday at 2 p.m. They run for about 45 minutes, rain or shine, to give the public a glimpse into RCMP dog training.

Lemyre said officers and their dogs in training at the centre take part in the demonstrations. If people visit early in the spring, in mid-summer, and near the end of the season, they will see how the skills of the dogs advance.

“When we start in May at the demonstration, we’re showing pretty basic training. By the time we’re in August, we’re showing the full profile of what they do.”

And of course no show would be complete without an appearance by a few of the adorable puppies born at the centre.

He said the demonstration is a draw for tourists throughout the summer, as well as a lot of people from Central Alberta.

“Two weeks ago, it was raining and cold and we had 250 people there. It speaks for itself,” Lemyre said.

Admission is free. Large groups are required to pre-book by contacting the centre either by email at pdstc-cdcp@rcmp-grc.gc.ca or by calling 403-227-3346.

To catch the demonstration, take exit 365 off the Hwy 2 at Innisfail, travel east and follow the signs.

Last year, Deny and Baxter participated in the weekly demonstrations during their training. But the high-energy dog sometimes got too excited, forcing his performance to be cut short.

“Yeah, that was him,” Baxter laughed.

“Most of the shows he did last year he could only be in them for about 30 seconds before he’d get so wound up. He’s come a long way. Even to stay here like this is really good,” he said as Deny obediently sat by his handler’s side for a few short minutes before starting to squirm. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Seniors residence celebrates opening

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF

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Chinook’s Edge School division Board members and school vice-principal Jim Burbridge offered a tour of the new Penhold Crossing Secondary School on Friday.

New Penhold school a long time coming

BY MYLES FISH ADVOCATE STAFF Is principal Mark Crawford happy with the brand-new Penhold Crossing Secondary School?

No, not exactly.

“Ecstatic is probably closer to it,” Crawford said with a smile.

“It’s been a long time coming and of course a lot of anticipation on behalf of the school division, the kids — ev-

erybody’s excited.”

That “everyone” evidently includes a good number of Penhold denizens as well.

Dozens of municipal workers and interested parties joined in on a simple media tour of the freshly-completed facility opening in September on Friday afternoon, and with every new feature shown off there was an adult joking about wanting to head back to high school just to enjoy the amenities.

The Grade 7-12 facility was built on

to the existing Penhold Regional Multiplex that went up in 2010 in the town’s northeast.

That connection means the school’s library is conjoined with the town’s public library, and the school’s gymnasium and that of the multiplex are separated only by a folding wall that will allow an even bigger space for both big school and big community events.

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Dreeshen’s private members’ bill becomes law Criminals who impersonate police officers will now face tougher sentences after a horrific assault and abduction of a Penhold teenager spurred a change to the Criminal Code.

Red Deer MP Earl Dreeshen’s private member’s bill, Bill C-444, officially became Canadian law when it received royal assent on Thursday.

With the new section, courts must now consider impersonating a police officer or a peace officer as an aggravating circumstance when imposing sentences. The change will result in longer jail time.

When a 16-year-old Penhold girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted by a man claiming to be a police officer in 2009, the sentence for impersonating a police officer carried a six-month maximum penalty. Impersonating an officer is currently punishable up to a maximum of five years.

Gerald John Baumgarte of Red Deer, then 57, plead guilty to kidnapping, sexual assault, confinement and other charges in February 2010. He was given a six-month sentence for personating a police officer. The sentence runs concurrently to his 18-year prison term.

The family of the victim, who cannot be named due to a publicity ban, approached Dreeshen in 2010 after they were shocked to learn the maximum charge for posing as police officers.

The family did not attend the announcement on Friday in Penhold but Dreeshen read a prepared statement from the victim’s mother. She said the person who abducted her daughter would never have gotten as close to her as she did if he were not wearing an RCMP uniform.

“We wanted to make change to this law because the initial sentence for

this crime was inadequate and did not reflect the seriousness of the offence,” she said. “It just goes to show an ordinary Canadian girl and her mom can change the world.”

It has been a long haul but Dreeshen said this was a day he has been waiting for since he was approached by the family.

He said the new bill shows support for the men and women in uniform, the victims and reinforces the public’s trust in police or public officers. The bill was first introduced in 2010 but died on the floor when the 2011 election was called. It was brought to the house a second time in 2012.

“Four years ago I met a brave young lady and her mother who were seeking help,” said Dreeshen, who returned to Penhold to deliver the news to the small community. “The family understood a bill in Parliament would have no effect on the criminal proceedings that they were involved in yet they expressed their desire to help others who might find themselves in the same situation.”

Dreeshen said the impersonation of an officer is a serious breach of the public’s trust that has the same effect as using a weapon which forces a victim to submit.

“If they are under the control of anyone pretending to be an officer they will lose any opportunity that they might otherwise have to protect themselves,” he said. “We are taught respect and trust of the men and women who wear uniforms. When criminals start using this trust as a weapon, we need to start treating it within the Criminal Code for what it is.”

Dreeshen said the victim’s strength has improved with each stage of the process. He said there were concerns about how the process would affect the girl.

“But she is an amazing young lady,” said Dreeshen. “She’s strong. She knew that none of what I was doing on their behalf would change anything for her.

It was a case of this could happen to someone else.”

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The Red Deer Artwalk Festival Committee extends its sincere thanks to all those who helped in the presentation of the twenty-sixth Artwalk Festival.

Thank you to the volunteers who moved, setup, manned and organized all the activities for the week.

Artwalk would not have been possible without the financial and “in-kind” support of the following foundations and businesses to which we extend our deepest gratitude: • Centra Technical • City of Red Deer Services Cultural Services • Canadian Heritage • Carl Stratton Building Communities • Gilmore Guitars and Heritage Alberta • Red Deer Museum and • Alberta Foundation for Art Gallery the Arts • Kiwanis Gallery • Red Deer Advocate • Red Deer Arts Council • Gallery IS

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Gerda Klanke can now visit her husband without driving all the way to Rocky Mountain House.

Sybren Klanke, 80, moved into Covenant Care’s brand new Villa Marie in Red Deer in February after spending a year in a Rocky continuing care facility.

“I always needed somebody to go with me. I can drive, but I can’t drive long distance because of my health,” said Gerda Klanke, 78, of Red Deer, at the grand opening of Villa Marie on Friday afternoon.

She said her husband was becoming abusive towards her when they lived together in Red Deer and was eventually diagnosed with dementia.

“All of a sudden he got really paranoid at home and he couldn’t find anything anymore. He could not talk anymore.”

At first she was worried that returning to Red Deer could be difficult on her husband because he was kind of settled at the Rocky facility.

But his secure 12-bed dementia ward at Villa Marie is very bright with plenty of space to walk, which was always one of his favourite activities, she said.

“Personally I’m quite happy with it,” Gerda said.

The 100-bed Villa Marie, located at 10 Carrington Drive, opened in January with 24 supportive living Level 4 beds for people with dementia, and 76 regular supportive living Level 4 care beds, including six one-bedroom suites for couples.

Level 4 is one level below long-term care, which is the highest care level for seniors.

The $30-million facility was one of two built by Covenant Care touted as a new model of care where seniors could age in place without having to move as their care needs change.

Villa Marie, which is being run as a supportive living facility, opened about a month before the Calgary facility.

“We’re really proud of not only the facility, but the innovation that comes with the facility,” said Patrick Dumelie, president and CEO of Covenant Care.

“As (residents’) care needs increase, we’re able to change the care plan and not the location of care. That’s the real beauty of this facility. We don’t want to displace residents and have them cut off from their community, from their friends, from their caregivers, from their family,” Dumelie said.

He said residents were able to move in quickly because jobs were filled right away. The culture of innovation at Villa Marie likely appealed to workers.

“It’s hard on residents to move from facility to facility. It’s also hard on caregivers because they develop a real bond with residents,” Dumelie said.

Kerry Bales, chief zone officer with Alberta Health Services Central Zone, said 21 of the Villa Marie residents were transitioned from Symphony Senior Living Aspen Ridge after that facility eliminated its AHS-funded beds.

“That was a little bit unfortunate in the sense that probably utilized some of the capacity here quicker than we had hoped,” Bales said.

Shirley Thomas, Central Alberta Council on Aging vice-president, said the council is hearing there is bigger need for long-term care beds rather than the supportive living facilities that the province prefers to have built these days.

She said two years ago it was announced that Villa Marie would provide all levels of senior care, including long-term care.

“What they have delivered is a far cry from what was presented at that time,” Thomas said. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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SCHOOL: Plenty of space The school boasts plenty of space for trades and specialty training with cosmetology and foods classrooms, plus space for wood and metalworking.

Its science classrooms are decked out with emergency shower stations and chemical fume hoods.

Right now the building is empty, but $200,000 worth of furniture will arrive in the coming months to prepare for the impending student arrival. Some of the future students have already had some say in what their classrooms will look like, choosing stools with seats that resemble teacups.

Earlier Friday, 120 of the students who will move from Penhold’s Grade 3-9 school toured the new facility. Most of the rest of the student population will come from River Glen School in Red Deer, which closes next week. “Initially we’re going to be about 200, but that’ll grow every single year,� said Crawford, “We’re confident that it’ll be 250 in our second year.�

At those numbers the school could feel very spacious at first. Six modular classrooms have already been added onto the permanent structure, giving the school a student capacity of 500.

That glut will allow Chinook’s Edge School Division’s career high school to operate within the facility for the near future. Moving the campus from Red Deer could cause student numbers to decline, but it will give Penhold students greater access to courses not offered at the new school.

When it opens, Penhold Crossing will serve as the first high school in the town in 62 years, according to local oldtimer Stewart Ford. An old two-storey facility used to serve local pupils up until 1952, he said, before River Glen opened to rural youth.

And when Penhold Crossing does open, Ford’s generosity will immediately benefit the kids who pass through the doors. Stewart and wife Eileen donated $500,000 to the school in April, funds that will cover three annual awards to be handed out to grads.

The school was part of a $288 million batch of 12 schools built across the province through the publicprivate partnership model.

Under the P3 method, industry is to design and build new schools, financing at least half the cost of construction before being paid out over 30 years.

Maintenance of the schools over that period is handled by an outside contractor.

An open house is being held at the school on July 1 in conjunction with Canada Day festivities. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com

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G.W. Smith Elementary School students capped off their Career Week activities Friday with a career dress up day. Careers from RCMP K-9 members to stay-at-home moms to professional soccer players, chefs, entomologists, engineers, zoo keepers and many other careers were represented. School teacher Krista McLean, pictured here with some students, even dressed as a veterinarian showing her love of animals.

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In announcing the abandonment of the publicprivate partnership approach for the latest batch of 19 school builds on Wednesday, provincial Infrastructure Minister Wayne Drysdale said construction could begin on some of the province’s 31 other new builds by this summer.

If so, it will not be in Red Deer.

Both of Red Deer’s public and Catholic school divisions were told earlier this year that they would be funded for new builds in the city, with the intent to open the schools in 2016.

Red Deer Public’s next elementary school will be built in Inglewood, but superintendent Piet Langstraat is not expecting shovels to be in the ground until well into 2015. The division is currently discussing going to tender for architectural services to start on design work.

He said the division wants to design its build with the desires of other community organizations in mind. “What’s really important for the board and to me is speaking with the community about partnerships and really looking at what we can do together. ...

That is the advantage of doing a non-P3 building — there are more opportunities to have those kinds of discussions,� said Langstraat.

The local Catholic division has been working with an architectural firm since last fall, even before it was informed that it would be funded for a build.

The division’s badly-needed high school will be constructed in northeast Red Deer near 30th Avenue and 67th Street.

Board chair Guy Pelletier said the division is looking at whether it wants to come up with a formal design and then send out a call for tenders or to bring in a contractor up front to formulate a design and work towards a budget that way. “One’s more traditional where you send the finished design out for bids and whatever price you get, you take the low one. And the other one is to say ‘Ok, here’s our budget, we’ve got an architect, let’s bring on a builder and let’s work on how we can build to that budget,’� said Pelletier.

He said the division would like to see construction begin in six to eight months.

Chinook’s Edge School Division is to build a new school in Sylvan Lake. The decision on hiring an architect for the job still needs to be made by the board. mfish@reddeeradvocate.com

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RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, June 21, 2014 A5

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LAW: Great moment for family Penhold Mayor Dennis Cooper said this is a great moment for the family because they created this change.

Cooper said a positive change came out of the horrific incident that shook the small town. Cooper said there was a complete sense of disbelief that something like this could happen in Penhold.

The 16-year-old victim was followed home from a Penhold gas station and stopped by Baumgarte under the guise of an insurance check, who was dressed in a RCMP uniform in February 2009. His vehicle was equipped with red and blue flashing lights. He pulled a gun, yelled that the teen was under arrest before binding and blindfolding and throwing her into the truck of his car.

In the ensuing 47 hours, the victim was assaulted numerous times in a Red Deer residence. Baumgarte dropped the victim off at the Bower Place Shopping Centre where she called her family.

“The family went through a horrific experience,” said Cooper. “The family said they were going to make a difference and they did. It’s a positive change for all our citizens who have trust in our police officers,” said Cooper. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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The Blue Grass Sod Farms Central Spray and Play will stay closed this weekend. The spray park at 47A Avenue and 48th Street in Red Deer was closed earlier this week in order for crews to repair a broken pipe. A replacement part has been ordered and the city is currently waiting for it. No date has been given for when the park will re-open.

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ALBERTA FLOODS ONE YEAR LATER

OKOTOKS — Kevan Yeats is a reluctant hero.

A year ago he helped his cat Momo escape from a submerged truck and swim to safety in the floodwaters that deluged southern Alberta.

A photographer with The Canadian Press captured the moment and the photos garnered international media attention as a symbol of hope amidst devastation.

“It’s nothing that anybody else wouldn’t do in the same situation. You

have to do what has to be done,” shrugs Yeats, 22, at his home in Okotoks, his mother Lori playing with Momo in the background.

“He’ll be the death of me. That’s for sure.”

Momo and Yeats were in a pickup truck on a partially submerged street in High River when disaster struck.

Yeats had been at work when the flooding started and he went back to his apartment to pick up his pet.

As they fled, the truck hit a deep spot in the road and was quickly swamped by water washing through the community from the Highwood River.

Yeats says he realized that because the truck had power windows, getting out would be a problem.

It took two tries, but he managed to smash the back window with his arm and hopped into the truck bed with the then-eight-month-old cat in his arms.

The wrongful death claims name convicted killer Travis Baumgartner and G4S Cash Solutions, the company the guards were working for.

Eddie Rejano and Brian Ilesic were killed on June 15, 2012, while they were servicing an ATM machine at the university’s HUB mall.

Their families allege in statements of claim that G4S was negligent and didn’t ensure the men’s safety.

The allegations have not been proven in court. G4S declined comment.

A third guard, Michelle Shegelski, was also killed and a fourth co-worker, Matthew Schuman, was seriously injured by a gunshot to the head.

Baumgartner pleaded guilty last

September to one count of first-degree murder, two counts of second-degree murder and one count of attempted murder.

He was sentenced to life in prison with no parole eligibility for 40 years.

The lawsuits allege that G4S “knew or ought to have known or was wilfully blind in knowing that the defendant Baumgartner was capable of and did perpetrate a theft, robbery and wrongful death.”

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How to get an ugly lawn There’s nothing quite like falling on your face on somebody’s new-mowed lawn. Especially if you know the person who owns the lawn and you don’t get arrested.

Because very little in this veil of tears can compare to the deep reverie-inducing aroma of fresh cut grass from a face full of fluffy natural carpet of green lushness. Unless it’s the smell of a perfect steak grilling on the barbecue, or the sniff of a new car interior, or the adorable innocent baby breath of a puppy, or the sweet scent of the love of your life’s hair (assuming it’s been recently washed).

OK, so there are lots of memorable odourous odours, but a fresh and lavish lawn is certainly always in the Top Ten of the Aroma Hit Parade.

Not that I would know, on account of it’s been a while since our tiny plot of mortgaged grass even remotely resembled an actual “lawn,” and I haven’t had the gumpHARLEY tion to throw myself onto somebody else’s lovely lawn HAY lately.

In fact, the Better Half and I (mostly the BH) have been hard at work (well, one of us is hard at work and the other is hardly working) getting rid of as much of our little back yard lawn as possible.

This involves paving stones, a fire pit, a new path, and possibly a future pond and a larger garden shed.

Or maybe just gravel.

Anything but lawn.

You see, as I have explained in the past, at our place I am in charge of the lawn, and the BH is in charge of everything else outside.

I’m sure it’s purely coincidental that all the flowers, shrubs, trees, hedges and inanimate objects loosely described as landscaping (i.e. garden gnomes, trolls, bird baths, ceramic pigs and various unidentifiable metal sculptures) are all quite lovely.

The lawn? Not so much.

So it was deemed (and we all know who does the deeming in most households) that we should have a lawn-free back yard, and that we will be shrinking the small front lawn by about half.

Which will make it “easier to maintain,” which really means that my Better Half’s Other Half (me) might actually mow and trim it and fertilize once it a while if it’s roughly the size of pool table. Heck, I won’t even need a lawn mower; a good pair of sewing scissors (belonging to someone other than the BH) would probably do the trick.

Oh, it’s not that I haven’t tried. I really have.

Tried. Often. Or perhaps occasionally. OK — sporadically. But the thing is, it’s clear to me now that I’ve been fighting a losing battle. My little lawn was doomed from the get-go, and in the interests of sharing what not to do, I have made a little list detailing exactly why the weedy, sparse, ugly non-lawn really isn’t my fault.

How to get an ugly lawn: 1. Pine for it: To guarantee an iffy lawn, make sure you plant a large evergreen tree because your Better Half “likes to see the green all year.” Then wait several (10 to 20) years and notice that the mighty spruce tree is now 30 feet (28 metres) tall and has more or

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less permanently killed your lawn with its mighty shade and its roots, which apparently turn the soil acidic — including hydrochloric, sulphuric and lysergic diethylamide.

2. Quack quack: Make sure to momentarily ignore that one blade of weird grass that you notice poking up among the other normal, regular Kentucky blue grass blades on your lawn.

This little demon seed is called quack Grass because once you get it in your lawn, it causes you to quack up. (Sorry) Then go into the house grab the Weedex and BOOM! by the time you return (approximately five minutes) your entire lawn is fully rampant with ugly spikey infestuous quack grass. You might as well just give up, go back into the house and pour yourself an adult beverage because by the next day your grass is total quack. All of it. Every single square micromillimetre is addicted to quack. (Sorry again.)

3. Clover: See No. 2 above. (And forget about looking for the four-leaf kind. Trust me, they aren’t lucky.)

4. Creeping Charlie: This is not that weird neighbour who hangs around the back alley outside your hedge, this Creeping Charlie is scientifically known as a plant and it can become a pesky weed and take over your lawn after a heroic battle with quack grass

and clover. (Unless it’s my lawn in which case all three decide to live together and destroy the lawn in harmony.) I looked up the best way to get rid of Creeping Charlie, and the article said — get this — and I quote: “pull the plant from the ground by hand.” Yeah, sure. I’m still laughing over that one!

5. Ant hills, dew worms and dandelions: This sounds like the song title of a nice ballad, I know, but if you want an ugly lawn any one of these pesky predators will do it for you. Either your lawn will be covered in malevolent yellow hell-weed “flowers” that the BH thinks are “pretty” or your yard will suddenly be covered in bumps and mounds that turn your coveted grass patch into the surface of the moon.

Overwhelming, I know, and I haven’t even scratched the surface of the dark arts of lawn care.

But what to do?

I see where some energetic green thumbs have made vegetable gardens out of their front lawns — and I certainly admire their skill, commitment and hard work.

I personally recommend cement.

Harley Hay is a local freelance writer, award-winning author, filmmaker and musician. His column appears on Saturdays in the Advocate. His books can be found at Chapters, Coles and Sunworks in Red Deer.

The mini-war in Iraq cools down It’s time for everybody in Iraq to take a tranquilizer. The media will go on fizzing with apocalyptic speculations for a week or so, because that kind of talk always sells, but the war of movement is over.

It never was much of a war: a third of Iraq was captured

by ISIS and various Sunni militias in one week at a cost that probably didn’t exceed a thousand lives (plus however many were murdered by ISIS afterwards). The Islamist radicals have now reached approximately the limits of the territory in Iraq that has a Sunni Arab majority, and they’d be mad to throw away all their gains by trying to conGWYNNE quer Baghdad.

DYER There are lots of young men fighting for the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (the Levant) who would love to be martyred in such an attack, but ISIS is run by grownups. They know that they can’t go any farther without running out of the popular support that let a few thousand fighters sweep through the Sunni lands so easily.

Baghdad is defended by Shia militias that already number in the tens of thousands and will probably soon pass the hundred thousand mark. Most of them know far less about fighting than the ISIS veterans, but they are just as keen on martyrdom and they would outnumber the ISIS fighters 20-to-one, maybe 50-to-one. Two or three days of street fighting in the huge, now mostly Shia city of Baghdad and ISIS would have no more troops.

So ISIS has advanced about as far as it is going to go. And, by the way, so has the Kurdistan Regional

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Government. The KRG’s Peshmerga troops now control not only the disputed oil city of Kirkuk but almost 100 per cent of traditionally Kurdish territory in Iraq, compared to only about 70 per cent two weeks ago.

During most of that time the Peshmerga and ISIS observed a de facto ceasefire while they concentrated on the territory that really mattered to them.

There have been some exchanges of fire between ISIS and Peshmerga in the past few days along the ill-defined border between their new holdings, but nothing very serious.

There might have been a major clash around Tel Afar, where KRG President Masoud Barzani offered to commit Peshmerga to the city’s defence just before ISIS attacked, but President Nuri al-Maliki in Baghdad rejected his offer. The Kurdish troops withdrew and the city fell to ISIS. Almost certainly, the reason Maliki declined Barzani’s offer was that it came with major strings attached. Having grabbed the territory he wanted, Barzani was asking the government in Baghdad to recognize Kurdistan’s new borders. Maliki’s reason for refusing, even though it meant losing Tel Afar, would have been that he still hopes for a third term and could not afford to be seen giving away “Arab” territory to the Kurds.

In ideological terms, ISIS would like to incorporate Kurdistan into its ever-expanding Islamic caliphate, which would erase all borders within the (Sunni) Muslim world, but in practical terms it knows that it cannot do that, at least for the moment.

In ideological terms, ISIS would also like to convert or exterminate all the Shias in the world, starting with the 20 million in Iraq, but in practical terms it cannot do that either.

So the borders of the three successors to the current state of Iraq, Kurdish, Shia Arab and Sunni Arab, have already been drawn, with the important ad-

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dition that the Sunni Arab successor extends across the old international frontier to include eastern Syria as well. These changes will not be reversed: the Shia-majority rump of the former Iraqi state that extends from Baghdad to Basra does not have the strength to restore the old centralised Iraq.

Is this really such a disaster? Not for the Kurds, obviously, and not really for the Shia Arabs either: they still have all of their own territory (i.e. Shiamajority territory) and most of the oil. Nor will the Baghdad government which still rules that territory need US air power to save it. (US President Barack Obama has probably just been stalling until that became clear).

The problematic bit is the Sunni Arabs of Iraq.

They are clearly delighted to have shaken off the corrupt and oppressive sectarian rule of President Nuri al-Maliki, but for the near future at least they will have to contend with the unappetising prospect of being ruled instead by the incorruptible but brutally intolerant leaders of ISIS. It should be borne in mind, however, that even now the great majority of the armed men who have created this new Sunni proto-state are not ISIS fanatics. Most of them are either tribal militiamen or former members of the Baathist-era army that was dissolved by the invaders after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein. They belong to organizations that have real political power, and they vastly outnumber the ISIS fanatics.

Those same organizations broke the hold of “alQaida in Iraq,” the ancestor to ISIS, in western Iraq in 2007-09, and it’s entirely possible that in a few years’s time they will end up doing it again to ISIS. But the borders of the new Sunni Arab state, stretching from western and northern Iraq into eastern Syria, may survive. There’s no particular harm in that.

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West resource boom costs Ontario HIGH DOLLAR HITS MANUFACTURING HARD, CREATING A TWO-SPEED ECONOMY Ontario has paid a high price for Western Canada’s resource boom and the resulting surge in the value of the Canadian dollar since the early 2000s.

The high dollar hit Canada’s manufacturing heartland especially hard.

We now have what former Bank of Canada governor David Dodge calls “a two-speed economy.”

In its latest report on the Canadian economy, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development contends a recent softening in our dollar might give a lift to DAVID the economy.

CRANE But the dollar could go higher in the future as oil industry forecasts of much higher production materialize.

The surge in the Canadian dollar has meant Ontario manufacturers and service industries exposed to international competition (including tourism) lost competitiveness, sales and jobs.

Manufacturers had a tougher time exporting and faced greater competition at home from imports.

Our high dollar also made us less attractive as a location for new North American investment and put us at a disadvantage when multinationals consolidated North American production and had to choose where to close plants.

Ontario manufacturing went into decline well before the Great Recession of 2008-09, with the dollar climbing in value from the early part of this decade.

According to Statistics Canada, manufacturing wages and salaries in Ontario fell 16 per cent be-

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tween 2004 and 2012, to $35.6 billion.

This meant nearly $7 billion less in wages and salaries in 2012, compared to 2004.

The number of manufacturing employees fell by 27 per cent, or 244,584, to 655,060, and manufacturing value-added fell by 17 per cent, or $18.2 billion, to $91.4 billion.

This also had a big impact on provincial government revenues.

The biggest hits occurred in the auto and auto parts, plastics, primary and fabricated metals, and computer and electronics industries.

Even though North American auto sales are recovering, a recent RBC Economics report says less than 20 per cent of auto industry jobs lost during the recession have been recovered, shipments remain 15 per cent below pre-recession levels, and capital spending in the industry remains low.

Canada’s auto industry will likely continue to lose North American production share unless there is a big pickup in investment.

But that will depend on investment support from the federal and Ontario governments to overcome our cost disadvantage.

Canada’s effective exchange rate has “appreciated significantly over the past decade” due to the resource boom, the OECD says, blaming the high dollar for much of the manufacturing crisis.

“Business-sector unit labour costs increased by 98 per cent between 2002 and 2011, compared to a U.S. increase of only nine per cent.

Most (73 percentage points) of this difference is attributable to exchange rate appreciation,” the OECD says.

The remainder, it says, was due poor productivity growth, with labour productivity increasing just six per cent, compared to 21 per cent in the U.S., highlighting this productivity gap as a key challenge for Canada’s future prosperity.

As Dodge points out in an economic report for law firm Bennett Jones, “the cumulative loss of cost competitiveness since 2003 remains exceptionally large by historical standards.”

While it was unreasonable to expect Canada to maintain or boost its share of world exports as countries like China and Mexico invaded world markets, Dodge says, Canada’s share of U.S. non-commodity imports fell from 14 per cent to eight per cent since 2000.

“To lose market share of U.S. non-commodity imports so dramatically in the last decade or so raises questions about Canada’s capacity to prosper in global markets without substantial improvements in Canadian competitiveness.”

This is where the rubber hits the road.

As the OECD says, our productivity performance has been mediocre — particularly what economists call multifactor productivity (MFP), which effectively measures the pace of innovation and reallocation of resources across firms and industries.

From 1996-2009, Canada had an annual average growth in MFP of 0.0 per cent, or zero, compared to 1.2 per cent for the U.S. Our productivity gap with the U.S. is an innovation gap.

“Because MFP captures the main sources of rising living standards over the medium term,” the OECD concludes, “it remains Canada’s single largest longterm challenge.”

Yet in Harper government’s mind, our single largest challenge seems to be to export more oil — and hope that will bail us out.

But it won’t. Only a much better performance in innovation, leading to higher productivity and greater competitiveness in the overall business sector, will put us on the right path.

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

The economics of animal welfare A RECENT VIDEO EXPOSING THE ABUSE OF COWS IS NOT SITTING WELL WITH CONSUMERS

BY SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE

Remembering fathers, the good and not so good As I look around the restaurant that my son and of a doubt my father intensely loved me and hated his wife have taken us to, I see a room full of families having to lay a hand of discipline on me (which enjoying each other’s company and honouring their I understood that I deserved — I was fairly ramfathers. bunctious).

After all, it is Father’s Day and so much of the foSo in many ways, it is extremely difficult for me cus was on them. to understand the issues that some people face in Even the restaurant in question handed relationship with their fathers. But when out a bottle of their own brand of barbefaced with the stories that I am day after cue sauce to the fathers in the same way day, I begin to see the feelings involved. they had handed out roses to mothers on What kind of a father would watch his Mother’s Day as an acknowledgement of children destroy themselves and not lift a the importance of parents. finger to help, or at least try in some way Even though I was very grateful and to intervene? honoured to be a father in a room full I know some fathers who are so heavof the same, my thoughts turned to my ily addicted that they have walked away friends downtown; many of them disasfrom their families. sociated from their fathers for as many We feed them. reasons as there are people.

These are some of the thoughts that So instead of being overly proud and keep going through my head; something happy at this occasion, I became increashas to be done.

CHRIS ingly pensive and almost saddened when Now the part that I find the strangest SALOMONS I thought of certain ones; and the reasons to fathom is the fact that in spite all of the for their own struggles in relationships difficulties, the abuses, the bitter acriwith their fathers. monies and everything else, these people In our little cocoons of well-being and still have a love for their fathers. joyful celebration, it is easy to avoid thinking about Abused for years and all your self worth dethe turmoil that a very large number of people face; stroyed, and you still love the person responsible for not only on Father’s Day, but on a 24/7 basis. your dilemmas? Totally unfathomable! This bears How do you love a father who has sexually abused further study. you from age seven on?

As a father, I know that not one of us is perfect; we Furthermore, how can you honour a father who all make mistakes and hurt and disappoint our chilhas verbally abused you to the point of tears for dren to some degree in spite of our best efforts. years on end; or being beaten for the slightest infracI don’t know if you can understand this or not, but tion of unreasonable rules? the one joy in my life especially at the kitchen (but Or watching your father commit adultery and then also in my own home) is to introduce these hurting eventually leaving the home and your lives? What people to the one Father who will never disappoint about the child whose father so frustrated with life them; never leave or forsake them, and welcomes commits suicide, or turns to a life of alcohol and each and every one of them without reservation and drugs? open arms.

I grew up in a home where if you did wrong, you When they understand and accept this introducwere punished (harshly sometimes), but if you did tion, the joy and the peace that they experience in well, you were acknowledged and encouraged. For turn becomes mine; my one and only reason for doany number of reasons, I could have reacted to disci- ing what I do. pline differently than I did.

Chris Salomons is kitchen co-ordinator for Potter’s But I grew up knowing that beyond the shadow Hands ministry in Red Deer.

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Animal welfare and other ethical issues in agriculture are an ongoing concern for consumers. And in light of a recent incident on a dairy farm in B.C., they will likely be so for the long term.

A viral video exposing the abuse of cows by several employees of what seems to be Canada’s largest dairy farm, one of many that have surfaced in recent years, is not sitting well with anyone.

Staged or not, these incidences are affecting both ends of the food continuum; both consumers and restaurant owners are now asking difficult questions of food retailers, and many of them are struggling to provide satisfactory answers.

For years, many in the food industry believed that the issue of animal welfare was a short-lived issue, connected primarily to an urban-driven anxiety juxtaposed with the principles of pet ownership. It was assumed that consumers’ desire for convenience and affordability would trump this concern. Consumers continue to express this desire, but the issue is clearly retaining traction in ongoing conversations about agriculture.

For years, the industrialization of agriculture has successfully produced a large supply of meat, eggs and dairy products for urban centres, but some argue that this supply comes at significant costs to ethical treatment of animals on farms. Chicken, hogs, cattle, foie gras, and now, the dairy industry have been, at one point or another, the centre of controversy over the last five years in Canada. Many animal rights advocates are using this momentum to promote the fact that agriculture, as we know it, may have lost its moral bearings.

Feeling the pressure, some jurisdictions adopted improved legislation in order to safeguard the health of animals on farms; however, the proper resources to support these laws were not forthcoming.

The industry, on the other hand, is not waiting: for example, agribusiness giant Cargill will shift to group housing by the end of 2015, moving away from gestation crates that animal welfare groups have opposed, and more companies are starting to fund university research to better understand the societal and financial implications of tracing and tracking manifests displaying farm practices on food products. Some Canadian universities have even launched programs focusing on animal welfare.

The agricultural industry is also beginning to use a very powerful tool: Transparency. An increasing number of facilities are now installing closed-circuit cameras to monitor employees and animals around the clock, which is exactly what the B.C.-based dairy producer promised to do hours after the video surfaced. A commitment to transparency goes a long way in the age of instant information, especially when the intent is to reduce concerns about the practices of an industry that is remotely located from 98 per cent of the population.

With the price of animal protein currently reaching record levels in food stores, videos revealing irresponsible behaviour with livestock provide another reason for consumers to stop purchasing steak and chicken. Indeed, some consumers are opting to stop eating meat entirely in protest, resulting in the opening of Canada’s first meat-less butcher shop in Toronto.

But make no mistake; farmers are true stewards of the land, and displays of such cruel behaviour towards any farm animal are rare. While the root causes of these incidences are far more complicated than what is being suggested in media analysis, they are clearly unacceptable, and the industry will need to get its act together, quickly.

With trade deals looming between Korea and Europe, countries where the rights of farm animals are perceived differently, industry pundits need to demonstrate to the Canadian public that current farming practices are still worthy of their trust, and the trust of potential trading partners.

Sylvain Charlebois is associate dean at the College of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph in Ontario. This column was supplied by Troy Media (www. troymedia.com).

A8 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, June 21, 2014

Woman who stopped for Many visitors to Canada ducks found guilty of will pay $7 fee next year SECURITY SCREENING causing two deaths THE CANADIAN PRESS

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MONTREAL — A woman who stopped to help a group of ducklings on the side of the road shed tears Friday as she was found guilty of causing the deaths of a motorcyclist and his passenger daughter who slammed into her parked car.

The lawyer for Emma Czornobaj said his client was in shock after she was convicted by a jury on two counts of criminal negligence causing death and two counts of dangerous driving causing death.

Czornobaj, 25, was charged in the deaths of Andre Roy, 50, and his daughter Jessie, 16, on a Montreal-area highway.

She wiped away tears when the verdict was delivered to a packed courtroom in Montreal.

Quebec Superior Court Justice Eliane Perreault asked each of the 10 men and two women on the jury whether they agreed with the verdict and they replied unanimously in favour.

The jury reached its decision as it entered its fourth day of deliberations on Friday. Czornobaj was released until her pre-sentence hearing on Aug. 8.

She did not say anything to reporters and walked quickly by them in the courthouse corridor, holding up a newspaper to hide her face. Her mother was at her side.

Criminal negligence causing death carries a maximum life sentence while the charge of dangerous driving causing death comes with a maximum of 14 years in jail. Czornobaj has no previous criminal record.

Pauline Volikakis, whose husband

and daughter were killed in the collision, briefly fought back tears when she left the courtroom.

She refused to speculate about a possible sentence, saying she just wanted to get on with her life.

“It’s been difficult,” said Volikakis.

“But it’s finished. We’re moving on other things (and) we hope it will go well.

“I don’t wish misfortune on anyone,” she added.

“It’s time that we go on. This will not bring (back) my loved ones.”

Volikakis was on another motorcycle behind her husband when the collision happened. She was driving more slowly and managed to avoid injury.

A provincial police officer testified at the trial that Roy, whose speed was estimated to be from 113 km/h to 129 km/h when he applied his brakes, collided with Czornobaj’s car at between 105 km/h and 121 km/h.

The jury was told the speed was higher than the prescribed 90 km/h limit on the road.

Roy’s motorcycle slammed into Czornobaj’s car, which was stopped in the left lane of a provincial highway in Candiac, south of Montreal.

His daughter was riding on the back of the motorcycle when the collision happened on June 27, 2010.

The trial heard that Czornobaj, who had three years’ driving experience at the time, had stopped to rescue ducklings on the side of the road.

The professed animal lover told the court that she did not see the ducklings’ mother anywhere and planned to capture them and take them home.

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“At present, the government of Canada does not possess the necessary authority to screen these individuals before they travel to Canada,” the federal notice says. “This causes significant expense, delay and inconvenience for the inadmissible foreign national, other travellers, airlines and the Canadian government.”

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OTTAWA — Millions of visitors to Canada will pay a $7 application fee beginning next April under a new electronic security screening plan.

The federal government announced the fee Friday for online travel applications, a key element of the perimeter pact with the United States intended to protect the continent from security threats.

Foreign nationals who currently do not need a visa to visit Canada — including people from Britain, France and many other countries — would have to successfully apply for a socalled electronic travel authorization before arriving by air.

U.S. citizens would be exempted from the requirement.

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Officials would verify the information against immigration and enforcement databases and conduct a risk assessment of the applicant.

Canada expects approximately 3.5 million electronic travel authorization applications annually.

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SOUTH BANK FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: The views along the South Bank area of London, England, can’t be topped.

St. Paul’s Cathedral is seen here; The London skyline is changing. The Shard is an 87-storey skyscraper that dominates the skyline; A full-sized reconstruction of the ship Sir Francis Drake used to circumnavigate the globe between 1577-80 can be found in historic bankside; The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the south bank of the River Thames; The Tate houses the U.K.’s national collection of British art and international modern and contemporary art. Like all British museums, admission to see the permanent collection is free.

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Outdoor performers are common along Central London’s South Bank. You can see Westminster Abbey across the bank behind this performer.

A group of young adults have spread out a blanket on a patch of lawn near London’s Tate Modern Museum and are suntanning, several couples are enjoying picnic lunches, a street performer is playing a guitar nearby and countless other people are meandering along the walkway near the river.

On a sunny day, there is no better place in Britain than London’s Southbank.

Stretching along the DEBBIE southern side of the River OLSEN Thames from Westminster Bridge to the Tate Modern Museum, the Southbank and the Southwark (Suthuck) area of London that surrounds it has evolved from a seedy neighbourhood in the 18th century to a rundown 20th century warehouse district to a modern-day hotspot filled with unique architecture and lively culture.

As my brother and I walk around this district, I can still see a few signs of its seedy past. The brothels and rollicking pubs that filled the area

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in the 1700s are long gone, but the original Clink Prison is still here in the form of an unusual museum that serves as a reminder that the phrase “getting thrown in The Clink” once meant something more.

The rebuilt Globe Theatre is another time warp back to Shakespearean times. The Bard spent plenty of time in Southwark since the Globe served as the venue for which he wrote many of his plays.

To some austere Londoners, theatre was a pleasure that belonged on the south side of the river with the brothels.

Though there are some signs of Southwark’s seedy history, as we wander around I can find little evidence of its more recent past as a rundown warehouse district.

All around are indicators that London’s original entertainment area is back on track and bustling with activity.

We wander past Southwark Cathedral, which is a beautiful 13th century stone building with an interesting history.

The church was made a cathedral in the early 1900s, but prior to that it served as the neighbourhood church of Southwark.

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ABOVE: The downtown business district has changed dramatically over the years. In this shot, you can see The Gherkin, Walkie-Talkie and Cheesegrater, three skyscrapers renowned for their distinguished forms, media exposure and savvy nicknames.

BELOW: Borough Market is located in Central London and is one of the oldest and largest food markets in London.

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LONDON: Just scratching the surface It was William Shakespeare’s church when he was working and living in London and it was the site of John Harvard’s baptism — before he moved to America, made his fortune and founded Harvard University.

Further along, we step inside the lively Borough Market, wandering in and out of food stalls — sampling as we go. Borough Market is one of the oldest and largest food markets in London and if you visit on a weekend, it can be difficult to move around. Since we are here on a Tuesday, it is a little less crowded and easier to navigate.

Next we wander past The Golden Hinde, a life-sized replica of the 16th century warship that Sir Francis Drake used to circumnavigate the globe between 1577 and 1580. While captaining this ship, Drake was awarded a knighthood and became a hero to the English. To the Spanish, he will always be remembered as one of history’s most notorious pirates.

Once we reach the riverfront walkway, we come across the Globe Theatre and see a long queue of people waiting in line to purchase tickets. This reconstructed theatre offers tours and performances dedicated to “the promotion of international understanding of Shakespeare in performance.” We don’t take the time to go inside, but I promise myself that I will watch a performance there some day.

Our next stop is Tate Modern, which holds the national collection of British art from 1500 to present as well as international modern and contemporary art. The museum charges admission for its special exhibits, but visitors can view the rest of the galleries and the permanent collection for free. London is an expensive city to visit, but exploring its national museums is one of the best free activities you can find.

Wandering through the galleries and viewing the vast collection of modern and contemporary art helps us to

work up an appetite, so we head to the top floor for lunch with a view. The service is slow and the food is a bit expensive for a museum cafeteria, but it is delicious when it finally arrives and we enjoy amazing views of the other side of the river while we wait.

After lunch, we continue our exploration of the bankside walkway and pass the Southbank Skate Park.

There’s a lot happening on the south side of the river these days and there have been proposals to put shops in the space presently occupied by the skate park. Since it has been around for more than 40 years, there is a good deal of controversy surrounding the proposal.

By the time we make it to the Southbank book market under the Waterloo Bridge, we realize that we are out of time and need to make our way back to the London Underground, so I can make it to the airport in time for a flight.

As I am sitting on the tube taking the ride back to Heathrow, I realize

that over the course of several hours, we barely managed to scratch the surface of what there is to see and do on London’s Southbank. The list of major sites we didn’t have time to see include the National Theatre, the Old Vic Theatre, Hayward Gallery, Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, the British Film Institute and the London Eye. In addition to the big sites we missed, there are plenty of great little shops and restaurants along the river’s edge that we have yet to explore.

There is so much to see and do on the south side of the river that it’s going to take at least one more trip to take it all in.

Fortunately, Southbank is a place where I won’t mind returning — especially on a sunny day.

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● You can get to the Southbank area of London quite easily and inexpensively from Heathrow Airport using the London Underground. You’ll want to get off at the Waterloo station. If you have a lengthy layover in London, as I did, consider using the bag stowing service in the third terminal and popping into the city on the tube. ● For more information on visiting London or the Southbank area, check out the city’s official tourism website at www.visitlondon.com. Another great website with information specific to the Southbank area is www.southbanklondon.com.

Debbie Olsen is a Lacombe-based freelance writer. If you have an interesting travel story you would like to share, please email: DOGO@telusplanet.net or write to: Debbie Olsen, c/o Red Deer Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, Alta., T4R 1M9.

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Universal hoping for more Potter magic DIAGON ALLEY PARK FEATURES BUTTERBEER ICE CREAM, 3-D THRILL RIDE, SEVEN SHOPS

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Booze rules tighten in downtown Vegas LAS VEGAS — People strolling through downtown Las Vegas’ Fremont Street Experience will no longer be able to sip from aluminum cans or glass bottles.

A Las Vegas City Council ordinance taking effect Sunday aims to push visitors to buy more expensive drinks at the casinos and restaurants along the pedestrian mall instead of getting drunk fast on cheap alcohol from convenience stores. Violators could be fined up to $500.

The rule is the council’s latest effort to clean up the Experience, which is flanked by some of the city’s oldest casinos. Two people were wounded in a shooting last summer at the attraction, and the area is prone to alcohol-fueled fights.

City officials recently announced greater police presence and said they’ll enforce a notouching rule to prevent street performers from hassling tourists.

Fragile Nero’s Golden Palace in Rome might be rescued ROME — Experts say they’ve discovered how to rescue Nero’s underground Golden Palace from further decay and eventually reopen the ruins of the ancient emperor’s entertainment complex to the public: uproot the trees in the park above it.

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A first look inside the ambitious Harry Potter theme park opening next month. and $35 interactive wands that make trolls dance and light lamps. Backdrops include musty-looking books, creepy eels and cool stone-and-brick facades.

Even the train ride between the two parks is immersive. Visitors board at either King’s Cross Station (built like a real Tube station) or Hogsmeade Station for a two-minute trip in enclosed compartments. A video screen (instead of windows) shows a passing urban landscape, then countryside, along with Harry Potter characters. Outside the car door, silhouettes flit in the corridor and familiar voices from Potter movies are overheard.

Attendance at Universal Orlando Resort has jumped over 50 per cent since 2009, to 15 million annual visitors in 2013, according to Andy Brennan, an industry analyst at IBIS world, a market research firm. “We expect this number to climb higher in 2014,” Bren-

that removing the trees will help prevent further damage. Currently tree roots and rainwater sink into the walls, damaging frescoes and causing parts of the ceiling to fall off.

“It’s a radical choice, but we have to do it,” said Fedora Filippi, director of the restoration effort. “It’s either the roots or the Golden Palace.”

She said flowers, which have less-invasive roots, could be planted after the trees are removed.

Also being developed is a system to expel humid air, as well as a three-layer drainage structure to prevent water infiltration.

who asked to be identified just by his first name, Darren, to save his future marriage.

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BANGKOK, Thailand — The generals who seized power in Thailand disrupted one of the country’s most lucrative industries — the gogo bars that were forced to close early because of a curfew.

Now the junta has lifted the curfew, giving a green light for Bangkok’s red-light districts and other evening activities to roar back to life. For the first time in a month, Saturday night freedom returned to the Thai capital.

“This is a party city, that’s why we’re here,” said Dan Moore, a 40-year-old visitor from England who had arrived Saturday morning and planned to stay up all night to celebrate a friend’s bachelor party.

He had flown in, just like the 1980s pop song says, for “One Night in Bangkok.”

Moore’s group started the night on one of the capital’s most infamous red-light streets, Soi Cowboy, where they toasted the curfew being lifted.

“As for what happens the rest of the night?

Who knows. This is Bangkok,” said the groom-tobe, another Englishman,

nan said. “NBCUniversal’s theme park revenue is up nearly 40 per cent since 2009, much of which can be directly attributed to the popular Wizarding World of Harry Potter.”

Brennan thinks it’s “unlikely” that Universal will have the same surge from Diagon Alley, partly because the first park was a novelty that benefited from pent-up demand for leisure activity as the recession eased.

Universal won’t say how much it cost to build Diagon Alley; some experts have put the number at $400 million. To see both the new and original Potter areas, guests must buy a two-park ticket — $136 for adults, $130 for kids — because Diagon Alley is located at the Universal Studios park, while the original Wizarding World attraction is at Universal’s Islands of Adventure park.

But even if the new park doesn’t draw as many visitors as the first, the

Potter attractions have helped position Universal as a leader in the theme park industry, especially in the hypercompetitive Orlando park corridor, according to Dennis Speigel, president of the International Theme Park Services trade group.

“Disney always sets the bar for our industry,” he said. “But during the last 15 years or so, Universal has been coming along very strong in terms of product adaptation and development.”

Universal is also trying to get more visitors to stay at its hotels, something Disney has done well. Universal recently opened its fourth hotel, the Cabana Bay Beach resort. With 1,800 rooms that include kitchenettes, and half of them suites, the park is courting extended stay visitors.

Universal plans to open a Harry Potter area this summer at its park in Osaka, Japan, and in California at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2016.

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Harry Potter fans helped increase attendance by 50 per cent at Universal Orlando Resort in the past few years, and interest in a second Harry Potter park opening there July 8 could keep numbers going up. But even if the new park doesn’t lead to the surge in visitors that accompanied the original Harry Potter park, Universal’s cash registers will surely be ringing.

The new Wizarding World of Harry Potter-Diagon Alley has just one ride, a 3-D thriller called Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts (which coincidentally wasn’t working Thursday during a media preview). The first Harry Potter park had three rides. But Diagon Alley has seven shops, all so visually stimulating that you almost don’t notice you’re shopping.

Diagon Alley even has its own currency, so guests can swap U.S. dollars (muggles money) for wizard cash, to spend or to keep as a souvenir.

The rich level of detail in the park, inspired by J.K. Rowling’s books and the Potter films, is authentic and exciting enough to thrill hardcore fans and casual visitors alike. There’s a firebreathing dragon, animatronic fantasy animals, and The Monster Book of Monsters, a tome with teeth. There’s butterbeer ice cream, an outdoor performance stage, and a Hogwarts Express train that takes visitors to Universal’s original Harry Potter area, which opened on the other side of the park in 2010.

Shops here aren’t selling the typical, tacky amusement park fare of T-shirts, sunscreen and ball caps. Instead, Diagon Alley is a showplace for cleverly curated items like $250 wizard’s robes

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Ticos make history COSTA RICA BOOKS SPOT IN KNOCKOUT STAGE WITH EASY 1-0 WIN OVER ITALY

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — The World Cup of surprises is turning into a sweet samba party for teams from the Americas.

Having already stunned one former world champion, little Costa Rica shocked another on Friday and sent a third one home. Then the French exploded with five goals against their Swiss neighbours.

The story so far: Two European powers — Spain and England — are out of contention after just two games. European teams have played eight teams from the Americas and won just twice.

The nine teams from Africa, Asia and Oceania have contrived to win just one game between them.

But for teams from the Americas, their record as of Friday against nations from other regions: played 12, lost just two. Ole! In short, the new world is embarrassing the old one.

None of the previous seven World Cups in the Americas were won by teams outside Latin America. On current evidence, this one looks increasingly unlikely to be the exception.

Although the score was just 1-0, Costa Rica was an easy winner Friday over four-time champion Italy in the coastal city of Recife. Having also won its first match, 3-1, against two-time winner Uruguay, Costa Rica is now guaranteed a spot in the knockout stage.

Costa Rica’s win also killed off England’s faint hopes of advancing. Italy and Uruguay will play each other on Tuesday to determine which of them joins Costa Rica in advancing from Group D and which will join 1966 champion England and 2010 winner Spain in phoning their travel agents.

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Costa Rica players celebrate following the team’s 1-0 victory over Italy during the Group D World Cup soccer match between Italy and Costa Rica at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Friday.

Brazil are France and Switzerland, which overcame Honduras and Ecuador, respectively, in their first Group E matches. On Friday, France and Switzerland played each other in Salvador, also on the coast. The French were rampant winners, 5-2, all but guaranteeing they, too, will advance to the last 16 for only the second time since they won the title in 1998.

Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld tipped France to go “very far in this tournament” after it shredded his

team’s defences and reputation as tough to break down. Five different players scored for France.

If it stays on top of Group E, it will likely face Iran, Nigeria or Bosnia in last 16. They should all be manageable opponents for the talented French who are rebuilding their reputation ruined by a training ground strike by players at the last World Cup. Friday marked the fourth anniversary of that debacle in South Africa.

Attackers Olivier Giroud and Karim

Benzema each scored one goal and created another against the Swiss. Benzema went 15 games without scoring for France in 2012-2013. He now has three goals in Brazil.

“Karim is confirming that he’s in very, very good form. He’s in great shape athletically,” said France coach Didier Deschamps. “Having such an efficient player is very important in a competition like this.”

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Jays rally from 8-run deficit to beat Reds

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Toronto Blue Jays’ Edwin Encarnacion is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos in the third inning of a baseball game, Friday in Cincinnati.

Toronto 14 Cincinnati 9 CINCINNATI, Ohio — Edwin Encarnacion started Toronto’s big comeback with a three-run homer. Many hours and momentum shifts later, he finished it with yet another.

With those two bookend swings, he played the role of comeback kid.

Encarnacion’s set of three-run homers helped the Blue Jays pull off the second-biggest comeback in their history Friday night, rallying from an early eight-run deficit to a 14-9 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

“That kind of thing happens,” Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said. “But I can’t remember one like this — not at this level.”

Toronto hit four homers during its comeback. Encarnacion started it by connecting in the third inning off Mat Latos and finished it with his 23rd homer off Sam LeCure during a fiverun ninth inning.

“After the (first) three-run homer, we got the emotion back,” said Encarnacion, who set a career high with his six RBIs. “We were feeling like we

could come back after that.”

Brett Lawrie and Juan Francisco also homered for Toronto, which piled up 16 hits and nine walks.

Toronto overcame a 10-run deficit to beat Boston 13-11 in 12 innings in 1989.

With the score tied at 9, Aroldis Chapman (0-2) came on to pitch the ninth and walked leadoff hitter Colby Rasmus. Erik Kratz doubled off the wall in left field to break the tie, and then came around on Melky Cabrera’s single.

Chapman was replaced after getting only two outs. Encarnacion completed the big comeback and his sixth multihomer game of the season.

“You may never see another one like that,” Gibbons said.

Dustin McGowan (4-2) pitched a perfect eighth. Casey Janssen retired the three batters he faced in the ninth for his 13th save in 15 chances.

The comeback boosted the Blue Jays out of a recent funk. They were swept for the first time this season at Yankee Stadium and had dropped nine of their last 12.

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Skins Game to feature four returning competitors

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR

GOLF

It was 14 years ago that Canadian Pro Golf Tour player Stuart Hendley approached Red Deer Golf and Country Club head pro Ken Frame with a unique proposition.

“Stuart and I had befriended each other and one day he came to me and said ‘Geez, we should do a skins game here. It’s such an awesome golf course,’” Frame reminisced Friday.

“I said, ‘Yes, I’d love to do it, so how do we start?’ He said ‘I’ll get the players, you do everything else.’ Everything else included lot of organization, but we took on the challenge and got things going initially and it’s kind of grown from there. Each year it gets a bit bigger and better.”

These days, Frame lines up the players and for this year’s 15th Annual RDG&CC Skins Game, set for Tues-

day, he has four returning competitors in RDG&CC associate professional Roy Hide, PGA Tour Canada players Mike Mezei, James Lepp and Steven Lecuyer, and another PGA Tour Canada member in Red Deer native Mitch Evanecz.

“You don’t necessarily get the players you want because you’re not in control of their schedules,” said Frame.

“But we’ve been pretty fortunate that way through the years.”

The biggest name to play in the Skins Game since its inception is Gra-

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ham DeLaet, who pretty much cleaned up while participating in the 2008 and ‘09 events and is now a rising star on the PGA Tour and the world’s 35thranked player.

Lethbridge native Mezei won the Canadian junior championship in 2000, was the top-ranked amateur in Canada in 2002 and has chalked up one win — the 2007 Winnipeg Free Press Classic — on the PGA Tour Canada, formerly the Canadian Pro Tour.

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SCOREBOARD Local Sports

Sunday

● Woody’s Triathlon: Sprint and relay, 7 a.m., start, Michener Recreation Centre. ● Junior golf: Maple Leaf Tour Mountain View Credit Union Classic at Olds Central Highlands. ● Junior golf: Canadian Junior Golf Association event at Coyote Creek, Sundre. ● Peewee AAA baseball: Fort McMurray at Red Deer, 10 a.m., Great Chief Park 2. ● Rodeo: Sundre Pro Rodeo, 1 p.m. ● Jr. B tier 3 lacrosse: Medicine Hat at Olds, 1:30 p.m., Sports Complex Main. ● Senior C men’s lacrosse: Lethbridge at Blackfalds, 3:30, Multiplex. ● Junior B tier 2 lacrosse: Calgary Wranglers at Innisfail, 4:30 p.m., Arena Blue. ● Junior B tier 1 lacrosse: St. Albert at Red Deer, 6 p.m., Blackfalds Multiplex.

Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Sent 3B Michael Almanzar to the GCL Orioles for a rehab assignment.

CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Agreed to terms with RHP Terance Marin and OF Michael Danner on minor league contracts.

CLEVELAND INDIANS — Optioned RHP Zach McAllister to Columbus (IL). Recalled RHP Vinnie Pestano from Columbus. Agreed to terms with RHP Luke Eubank and OF Jodd Carter on minor league contracts.

HOUSTON ASTROS — Agreed to terms with RHPs Justin Ferrell and Aaron Vaughn, Cs Ruben Castro and Richard Gonzalez, LHP Ben Smith, 1B Dexture McCall and OF Edwin Medina on minor league contracts.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Optioned RHP Dane De La Rosa to Salt Lake (PCL). Recalled INF Grant Green from Salt Lake.

MINNESOTA TWINS — Agreed to terms with RHPs Zach Tillery, Miles Nordgren and Trevor Hildenberger; LHPs Michael Theofanopoulos, Onas Farfan and Matthew Batts; Cs Gabriel Ojeda and Jarrard Poteete; and OFs Roberto Gonzalez and Tyree Davis on minor league contracts.

NEW YORK YANKEES — Agreed to terms with RHPs Mike Noteware, Sean Carley, Lee Casas, Jonathan Holder, Jordan Foley, Corey Holmes and Austin DeCarr; LHP Jacob Lindgren, Jordan Montgomery, Jacob Lindgren, Derek Callahan and Derek Callahan; 1B Chris Gittens; OF Dominic Jose; and SS Tyler Palmer on minor league contracts.

OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Optioned RHP Evan Scribner to Sacramento (PCL). Selected the contract of LHP Brad Mills from Sacramento. Agreed to terms with RHP Yeiper Castillo on a minor league contract.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Agreed to terms with 2B Kavin Keyes and Andrew Peterson and C Dominic Blanco on minor league contracts.

TAMPA BAY RAYS — Placed OF David DeJesus on the 15-day DL. Reinstated OF Brandon Guyer from the 15-day DL. Agreed to terms with 2B Oscar Sanay and Matt Reida on minor league contracts.

TEXAS RANGERS — Claimed LHP Justin Marks off waivers from Oakland and optioned him to Round Rock (PCL). Transferred 1B Prince Fielder to the 60-day DL. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Optioned RHP Steve Delabar to Buffalo (IL). Recalled RHP Liam Hendriks from Buffalo.

National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Designated RHP J.J. Putz for assignment. Optioned OF Tony Campana to Reno (PCL). Selected the contract of RHP Matt Stites from Reno. Reinstated OF Ender Inciarte from the 7-day DL. Transferred RHP Daniel Hudson to the 60-day DL. ATLANTA BRAVES — Placed RHPs Pedro Beato and Gavin Floyd on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Juan Jaime and LHP Ryan Buchter from Gwinnett (IL). Agreed to terms with C Sal Giardina and 2B Trevor Sprowl on minor league contracts.

CHICAGO CUBS — Sent C Welington Castillo to Iowa (PCL) for a rehab assignment.

CINCINNATI REDS — Optioned LHP Tony Cingrani to Louisville (IL). Transferred RHP Trevor Bell and LHP Sean Marshall to the 60-day DL. Reinstated RHP Brett Marshall from the 60-day DL and optioned him to Louisville. Selected the contract of RHP Jumbo Diaz from Louisville.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Sent 3B Juan Uribe to Rancho Cucamonga (Cal) for a rehab assignment.

MIAMI MARLINS — Optioned C J.T. Realmuto to Jacksonville (SL) and LHP Dan Jennings to New Orleans (PCL). Reinstated C Jarrod Saltalamacchia from the 15-day DL. Selected the contract of RHP Kevin Gregg from New Orleans.

MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Brock Hudgens and SS Jonathan Oquendo on minor league contracts.

NEW YORK METS — Sent OF Juan Lagares to the GCL Mets for a rehab assignment. Agreed to terms with SS Milton Ramos, 2B William Fulmer, 1B Dash Willingham and C Darryl Knight on minor league contracts.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Optioned OF Aaron Altherr to Reading (EL). Placed 3B Reid Brignac on the 15-day DL. Recalled C Cameron Rupp from Lehigh Valley (IL). Reinstated 3B Cody Asche from the 15-day DL. Agreed to terms with LHP Austin Davis on a minor league contract. Sent RHP Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez to Clearwater (FSL) for a rehab assignment.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Agreed to terms with RHPs Luke Weaver, Jack Flaherty, Kevin Alexander and Andrew Reidt and OF Derek Gibson on minor league contracts.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Agreed to terms with RHPs Robbie Dickey, Drew Van Orden, Austen Williams, Weston Davis, Domenick Mancini, James Bourque, Kyle Simmons, Chase McDowell, Kida De La Cruz, D.J. Jauss, Tyler Mapes, Samuel Johns and Sam Runion; LHPs Cole Plouck, McKenzie Mills and Connor Bach; OFs Dale Carey, Matthew Page, Clay Williamson and Bryan Langlois; SSs Chris Riopedre and Conor Keniry; C Jakson Reetz; 3B Austin Davidson; and 1B Ryan Ripken on minor league contracts.

FOOTBALL National Football League BALTIMORE RAVENS — Released LB Xavius Boyd, S Dexter Moody and CB Avery Patterson.

Signed LBs Nicholas DiMarco and Austin Spitler, CBs Dominique Franks and Aaron Ross and WR Mike Willie.

CHICAGO BEARS — Announced the retirement of LS Patrick Mannelly.

GREEN BAY PACKERS — Released RB Johnathan Franklin.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Released S Corey Lynch from injured reserve.

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Claimed DT Chas Alecxih off waivers from Kansas City.

Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Released QB Max Hall, WRs Taylor Renaud, Mario Urrutia, Mark Dell, Jaymar Johnson and Bert Reed; DBs Stephon Morris, Michael Ray Garvin and Matt Pierce; DL Willie Moseley; and OL Jesse Peterson.

HOCKEY National Hockey League NEW YORK RANGERS — Bought out the contract of F Brad Richards.

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS — Signed F Brandon Kozun to a one-year contract.

American Hockey League WORCESTER SHARKS — Announced the resignation of associate coach David Cunniff.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014

Football Ottawa Montreal

CFL PRESEASON

Today

● Woody’s Triathlon: Kids of Steel, 8 a.m., start, Michener Recreation Centre. ● Junior golf: Maple Leaf Tour Mountain View Credit Union Classic at Olds Central Highlands. ● Junior golf: Canadian Junior Golf Association event at Coyote Creek, Sundre. ● Rodeo: Sundre Pro Rodeo, 1 and 7 p.m. ● Peewee AAA baseball: Fort McMurray at Red Deer, doubleheader at 3 and 6 p.m., Great Chief Park 2. ● Third division rugby: Calgary Canadian Irish at Red Deer, 3:30 p.m. ● Second division rugby: Calgary Candian Irish at Red Deer, 5 p.m., Titans Park. ● Kickboxing/Muay Thai: Superfights 22, doors open at 6 p.m., first bout at 7 p.m., Red Deer Sheraton. ● Jr. B tier 1 lacrosse: Sherwood Park at Red Deer, 7:30 p.m., Blackfalds Multiplex.

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Baseball Toronto New York Baltimore Boston Tampa Bay Detroit Kansas City Cleveland Chicago Minnesota Oakland Los Angeles Seattle Texas Houston

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct 42 33 .560 39 33 .542 37 35 .514 34 39 .466 29 46 .387 Central Division W L Pct 38 32 .543 39 34 .534 37 37 .500 35 39 .473 34 38 .472 West Division W L Pct 45 28 .616 38 33 .535 38 36 .514 35 37 .486 33 42 .440

GB — 1.5 3.5 7 13 GB — 1/2 3 5 5 GB — 6 7.5 9.5 13

Friday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 5, Baltimore 3 Detroit 6, Cleveland 4 Houston 3, Tampa Bay 1 Toronto 14, Cincinnati 9 Minnesota 5, Chicago White Sox 4 Seattle 7, Kansas City 5 Boston at Oakland, 8:05 p.m.

Texas at L.A. Angels, 8:05 p.m.

Today’s Games Baltimore (B.Norris 6-5) at N.Y. Yankees (Nuno 1-3), 11:05 a.m.

Chicago White Sox (Rienzo 4-4) at Minnesota (Correia 3-8), 12:10 p.m.

Seattle (C.Young 6-4) at Kansas City (Vargas 7-2), 12:10 p.m.

Boston (R.De La Rosa 2-2) at Oakland (J.Chavez 6-4), 2:05 p.m.

Houston (Peacock 2-4) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 2-7), 2:10 p.m.

Toronto (Happ 6-3) at Cincinnati (Leake 4-6), 2:10 p.m.

Detroit (Verlander 6-7) at Cleveland (Bauer 2-3), 5:05 p.m.

Texas (N.Martinez 1-4) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 7-6), 5:15 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Detroit at Cleveland, 11:05 a.m.

Toronto at Cincinnati, 11:10 a.m.

Houston at Tampa Bay, 11:40 a.m.

Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, 12:05 p.m.

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

Seattle at Kansas City, 12:10 p.m.

Boston at Oakland, 2:05 p.m.

Texas at L.A. Angels, 6:07 p.m.

Monday’s Games Chicago White Sox at Baltimore, 5:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 5:07 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, 5:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Kansas City, 6:10 p.m.

Boston at Seattle, 8:10 p.m.

Atlanta Washington Miami Philadelphia New York

Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles Colorado San Diego Arizona

NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct 38 35 .521 37 35 .514 37 36 .507 33 38 .465 33 41 .446 Central Division W L 44 30 39 34 35 37 35 38 31 40 West Division W L 43 29 40 34 34 38 31 42 31 45

Pct .595 .534 .486 .479 .437 Pct .597 .541 .472 .425 .408

GB — 1/2 1 4 5.5 GB — 4.5 8 8.5 11.5 GB — 4 9 12.5 14

Friday’s Games Chicago Cubs 6, Pittsburgh 3 Atlanta 6, Washington 4, 13 innings Miami 3, N.Y. Mets 2 Toronto 14, Cincinnati 9 Philadelphia at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m.

Milwaukee at Colorado, 6:40 p.m.

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

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

Today’s Games Milwaukee (W.Peralta 7-5) at Colorado (Friedrich 0-0), 2:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (deGrom 0-4) at Miami (Koehler 5-5), 2:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (Hamels 2-3) at St. Louis (Wainwright 9-3), 2:10 p.m.

Toronto (Happ 6-3) at Cincinnati (Leake 4-6), 2:10 p.m.

Atlanta (Teheran 6-4) at Washington (Fister 5-2), 5:15 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Worley 0-0) at Chicago Cubs (T.Wood 7-5), 5:15 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Beckett 4-4) at San Diego (T.Ross 6-6), 8:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Vogelsong 4-3) at Arizona (McCarthy 1-9), 8:10 p.m.

Sunday’s Games

N.Y. Mets at Miami, 11:10 a.m.

Toronto at Cincinnati, 11:10 a.m.

Atlanta at Washington, 11:35 a.m.

Philadelphia at St. Louis, 12:15 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 12:20 p.m.

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

Milwaukee at Colorado, 2:10 p.m.

San Francisco at Arizona, 2:10 p.m.

Monday’s Games Miami at Philadelphia, 5:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, 5:10 p.m.

Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 6:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Kansas City, 6:10 p.m.

Washington at Milwaukee, 6:10 p.m.

St. Louis at Colorado, 6:40 p.m.

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

Iwakuma, Leone (6), Beimel (6), Wilhelmsen (6), Farquhar (8), Furbush (8), Rodney (9) and Zunino; Shields, W.Davis (8), G.Holland (9) and S.Perez.

W—Furbush 1-4. L—G.Holland 0-2. Sv—Rodney (19). HRs—Seattle, Zunino (8), Morrison (2), B.Miller (6). Kansas City, S.Perez (8), Moustakas (8).

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W—McGowan 4-2. L—A.Chapman 0-2. HRs—Toronto, Encarnacion 2 (23), Lawrie (12), J.Francisco (12). Cincinnati, Mesoraco (11), Bruce (6).

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Morton, Ju.Wilson (7), Grilli (8) and R.Martin; E.Jackson, Schlitter (6), W.Wright (6), N.Ramirez (7), Strop (8), H.Rondon (9) and Jo.Baker. W—E. Jackson 5-7. L—Morton 4-8. Sv—H.Rondon (8).

HRs—Pittsburgh, Mercer (5). Chicago, S.Castro (11), Coghlan (2).

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W—Buchter 1-0. L—Blevins 2-3. Sv—J.Walden (2).

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HRs—Philadelphia, Byrd (12).

Golf TRAVELLERS CHAMPIONSHIPAt TPC River Highlands Cromwell, Conn.

Purse: $6.2 million Yardage: 6,854; Par: 70 Second Round Scott Langley Michael Putnam K.J. Choi Harris English Ryan Moore Eric Axley Brendan Steele Jamie Lovemark Dustin Johnson Matt Kuchar Aaron Baddeley Bud Cauley Chad Campbell Jeff Maggert Brandt Snedeker Sergio Garcia Johnson Wagner Chris Stroud Tim Wilkinson Sang-Moon Bae Brian Harman Patrick Rodgers Heath Slocum Brice Garnett Charley Hoffman Carl Pettersson Keegan Bradley Joe Durant Tommy Gainey Nick Watney Vijay Singh Jerry Kelly Kevin Tway Miguel Angel Carballo Brendon de Jonge Gonzalo Fdez-Castano Brian Gay Doug LaBelle II Greg Owen Troy Merritt Ken Duke Bo Van Pelt Camilo Villegas Brooks Koepka Billy Hurley III Justin Hicks Ben Crane Seung-Yul Noh Kevin Streelman Retief Goosen Hudson Swafford Ricky Barnes Freddie Jacobson William McGirt Jonathan Byrd Marc Leishman Andrew Svoboda Billy Mayfair John Daly Tyrone Van Aswegen Graham DeLaet Angel Cabrera Matt Jones Russell Knox Morgan Hoffmann Vaughn Taylor Steve Marino Wes Roach Brian Davis James Hahn Jhonattan Vegas Stuart Appleby Tim Herron Bubba Watson Jason Day Kevin Stadler John Merrick

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US WOMEN’S OPEN Second Round a-denotes amateur Michelle Wie 68-68 Lexi Thompson 71-68 a-Minjee Lee 69-71 Amy Yang 71-69 Stacy Lewis 67-73 Na Yeon Choi 71-70 Paula Creamer 70-72 Mariajo Uribe 72-70 Sakura Yokomine 74-68 Angela Stanford 71-72 Stephanie Meadow 71-72 Karrie Webb 70-73 So Yeon Ryu 69-74 Sue Kim 71-73 Catriona Matthew 75-69 Jenny Shin 74-70 Yueer Cindy Feng 73-71 Azahara Munoz 73-71 Gerina Piller 72-72 Pornanong Phatlum 71-73 a-Brooke Mackenzie Henderson71-73 Chella Choi 75-70 Mina Harigae 71-74 Katherine Kirk 69-76 Meena Lee 72-73 I.K. Kim 71-74 Se Ri Pak 76-69 a-Mathilda Cappeliez 76-70 Jee Young Lee 73-73 Misuzu Narita 76-70 Jennifer Song 74-72 Hee Young Park 73-73 Julieta Granada 75-71 Eun Hee Ji 71-75 Sandra Gal 74-72 Juli Inkster 71-75 Danielle Kang 75-71 Laura Diaz 75-72 Beatriz Recari 73-74 Caroline Masson 72-75 Shanshan Feng 77-70 Lydia Ko 76-71 Brittany Lincicome 77-70 Candie Kung 71-76 So-Young Jang 75-72 Sei Young Kim 72-75 Carlota Ciganda 75-72 Jodi Ewart Shadoff 76-71 76-71 Inbee Park Belen Mozo 78-70 Karine Icher 76-72 Brittany Lang 73-75 Yani Tseng 77-71 Rikako Morita 73-75 Hee Kyung Bae 77-71 a-Emma Talley 75-73 a-Chisato Hashimoto 73-76 Dori Carter 72-77 a-Andrea Lee 79-70 Ashley Knoll 75-74 Ilhee Lee 73-76 Lee-Anne Pace 76-73 Haeji Kang 74-75 Sandra Changkija 76-73 Nikki Campbell 74-75 Pernilla Lindberg 72-77 Giulia Sergas 77-72 Moriya Jutanugarn 72-77 Ha Na Jang 76-73 Caroline Hedwall 73-76 Jennifer Johnson 75-74

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ENCOMPASS CHAMPIONSHIP At North Shore Country Club Glenview, Ill. Purse: $1.8 million Yardage: 7,103; Par 72 First Round Tom Lehman

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GROUP A GP W D L GF GA 2 1 1 0 3 1 2 1 1 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 5 3 2 0 0 2 0 5 Thursday, June 12 At Sao Paulo Brazil 3, Croatia 1 Friday, June 13 At Natal, Brazil Mexico 1, Cameroon 0 Tuesday, June 17 At Fortaleza, Brazil Brazil 0, Mexico 0 Wednesday, June 18 At Manaus, Brazil Cameroon 0, Croatia 4 Monday, June 23 At Brasilia, Brazil Cameroon vs. Brazil, 1:45 p.m.

At Recife, Brazil Croatia vs. Mexico, 1:45 p.m.

GROUP B W D L GF GA 2 0 0 8 3 2 0 0 5 1 0 0 2 3 6 0 0 2 1 7 Friday, June 13 At Salvador, Brazil Spain 1, Netherlands 5 At Cuiaba, Brazil Chile 3, Australia 1 Wednesday, June 18 At Porto Alegre, Brazil Australia 2, Netherlands 3 At Rio De Janeiro Spain 0, Chile 2 Monday, June 23 At Curitiba, Brazil Australia vs. Spain, 9:30 a.m.

At Sao Paulo

GP ak-Netherlands 2 ak-Chile 2 Australia 2 Spain 2

Netherlands vs. Chile, 9:30 a.m.

Pts 4 4 3 0

Pts 6 6 0 0

GROUP C GP W D L GF GA ak-Colombia 2 2 0 0 5 1 Ivory Coast 2 1 0 1 3 3 Japan 2 0 1 1 1 2 Greece 2 0 1 1 0 3 Saturday, June 14 At Belo Horizonte, Brazil Colombia 3, Greece 0 Sunday, June 15 At Recife, Brazil Ivory Coast 2, Japan 1 Thursday, June 19 At Brasilia, Brazil Colombia 2, Ivory Coast 1 At Natal, Brazil Japan 0, Greece 0 Tuesday, June 24 At Fortaleza, Brazil Greece vs. Ivory Coast, 1:45 p.m.

At Cuiaba, Brazil Japan vs. Colombia, 1:45 p.m.

Pts 6 3 1 1

GROUP D GP W D L GF GA Pts ak-Costa Rica 2 2 0 0 4 1 6 Italy 2 1 0 1 2 2 3 Uruguay 2 1 0 1 3 4 3 England 2 0 0 2 2 4 0 Saturday, June 14 At Fortaleza, Brazil Uruguay 1, Costa Rica 3 At Manaus, Brazil England 1, Italy 2 Thursday, June 19 At Sao Paulo Uruguay 2, England 1 Friday, June 20 At Recife, Brazil Italy 0, Costa Rica 1 Tuesday, June 24 At Belo Horizonte, Brazil Costa Rica vs. England, 9:30 a.m.

At Natal, Brazil Italy vs. Uruguay, 9:30 a.m.

GROUP E GP W D L GF GA Pts France 2 2 0 0 8 2 6 Ecuador 2 1 0 1 3 3 3 Switzerland 2 1 0 1 4 6 3 Honduras 2 0 0 2 1 5 0 Sunday, June 15 At Brasilia, Brazil Switzerland 2, Ecuador 1 At Porto Alegre, Brazil France 3, Honduras 0 Friday, June 20 At Salvador, Brazil Switzerland 2, France 5 At Curitiba, Brazil Honduras 1, Ecuador 2 Wednesday, June 25 At Rio De Janeiro Ecuador vs. France, 1:45 p.m.

At Manaus, Brazil Honduras vs. Switzerland, 1:45 p.m.

GROUP F Pts GP W D L GF GA 1 1 0 0 2 1 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 Sunday, June 15 At Rio De Janeiro Argentina 2, Bosnia-Herzegovina 1 Monday, June 16 At Curitiba, Brazil Iran 0, Nigeria 0 Saturday, June 21 At Belo Horizonte, Brazil Argentina vs. Iran, 9:30 a.m.

At Cuiaba, Brazil Nigeria vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina, 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 25 At Salvador, Brazil Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Iran, 9:30 a.m.

At Porto Alegre, Brazil Nigeria vs. Argentina, 9:30 a.m.

Argentina Iran Nigeria B.-Herz.

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Monday, June 16 At Salvador, Brazil Germany 4, Portugal 0 At Natal, Brazil Ghana 1, United States 2 Saturday, June 21 At Fortaleza, Brazil Germany vs. Ghana, 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 22 At Manaus, Brazil United States vs. Portugal, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 26 At Brasilia, Brazil Portugal vs. Ghana, 9:30 a.m.

At Recife, Brazil United States vs. Germany, 9:30 p.m.

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ak-Advanced to knockout stage Tuesday, June 17 At Belo Horizonte, Brazil Belgium 2, Algeria 1 At Cuiaba, Brazil Russia 1, South Korea 1 Sunday, June 22 At Rio De Janeiro Belgium vs. Russia, 9:30 a.m.

At Porto Alegre, Brazil South Korea vs. Algeria, 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 26 At Curitiba, Brazil Algeria vs. Russia, 1:45 p.m.

At Sao Paulo South Korea vs. Belgium, 1:45 p.m.

Pts 3 1 1 0

B6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, June 21, 2014

Wie takes 3-shot lead

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN

PINEHURST, N.C. — Michelle Wie is becoming a regular contender in major championships, only now as an adult.

She captivated women’s golf as a teenager, contending in three straight LPGA Tour majors when she was 16. That was when she still was trying to compete against the men, when she didn’t always look as if she was having fun and before injuries and criticism were a big part of her growing pains.

On another tough day at Pinehurst No. 2, the 24-year-old from Hawaii held it together Friday with two key par putts and finished with back-to-back birdies for a 2-under 68, giving her a three-shot lead going into the weekend at the U.S. Women’s Open.

“I think you look at the way Michelle has played the last six months and you look at her differently,” said Stacy Lewis, the No. 1 player in women’s golf who was four shots out of the lead. “I think she’s become one of the best ball-strikers on tour. She hits it really consistent. She knows where the ball’s going. And she’s figuring out how to win. That’s the big thing.”

But there’s a familiar name, and another teen prodigy, who joined Wie as the only players still under par.

Lexi Thompson, who soundly beat Wie in the final round to win the Kraft Nabisco Championship for her first major title, powered her way out of the sand and weeds, running off three straight birdies to match Wie’s 68, the low score Friday.

For all the interest in the men and women playing Pinehurst No. 2 in successive weeks, Wie and Thompson made the Women’s Open more closely resemble the first LPGA major. Is it too early to start thinking rematch?

“Definitely too early,” Thompson said with a laugh. “Thirty-six holes in a major, that’s a lot of golf to be played, especially at a U.S. Women’s Open.”

For now, Wie had control. Her three-shot lead is the largest through 36 holes in the Women’s Open in 11 years.

She twice thought her shots were going off the turtleback greens, and twice she relied on her table-top

putts that I made and some of the birdie putts that I made. I can’t complain. I’ll take it.”

Just when it looked as if this had the trappings of another runaway — Martin Kaymer led by at least four shots over the final 48 holes to win the U.S. Open — along came Thompson with a shot reminiscent of what Kaymer did last week.

From the sand and bushes left of the fairway on the par-5 fifth hole, Thompson blasted a 5-iron from 195 yards just off the green, setting up two putts for birdie from about 60 feet. Kaymer was in roughly the same spot in the third round when he hit 7-iron from 202 yards to 5 feet, that pin position more toward the front.

That was her third straight birdie, and she closed with four pars to reach 139.

Sue Kim of Langley, B.C., and Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., each shot 73 to finish the second round in a tie for 14th place.

Pinehurst No. 2 wasn’t in much of a giving mood on another warm day in the North Carolina sandhills, with a brief shower in the middle of the afternoon that didn’t do much to soften a dry, crusty golf course.

Lewis, who opened with a bogey-free 67, picked up a bogey on her first hole in a wild round of six bogeys, three birdies and a tough 73. Even so, the two-time major champion managed to see the big picture.

“I hung around, and that’s what you’ve got to do at this tournament,” said Lewis, at even-par with Amy Yang (69) and Minjee Lee, the 18-year-old amateur from Australia who played bogey-free on the back nine to salvage a 71.

Lucy Li, the precocious 11-year-old and youngest qualifier in the history of the U.S. Women’s Open, isn’t leaving town until Monday. She just won’t be playing any more golf. The sixth-grader from the Bay Area started with a double bogey for the second straight day and shot another 78 to miss the cut by seven shots.

The cut was 9-over 149.

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Michelle Wie hits from a waste area on the 11th hole during the second round of the U.S. Women’s Open golf tournament in Pinehurst, N.C., Friday. putting stance to make long par saves. She finished with a 6-iron that set up a 12-foot birdie putt, and a 15-foot birdie on the par-5 ninth to reach 4-under 136.

“End of the day yesterday, I was thinking if I just did this again, that would be nice,” Wie said. “Finishing with two birdies is always great. It’s a grind out there. It’s not easy. Really grateful for the par

Nichols leads Eskimos over Roughriders REGINA — Second-string quarterback Matt Nichols threw for 155 yards and a touchdown to help the Edmonton Eskimos upset the Saskatchewan Roughriders 19-14 Friday in the final pre-season game for both teams.

Rookie running back Tyler Thomas paced the Eskimos with 95 yards rushing on 12 carries, while John White, another rookie running back pushing for Hugh Charles’ starting job, ran for a total of 57 yards on four rushes and a touchdown.

White’s 41-yard touchdown burst gave the Eskimos a 16-14 lead midway through the third quarter. White also had one catch for 22 yards.

Charles started and had two catches for 13 yards.

Nichols ignited the Edmonton offence in the second half. Battling Jonathan Crompton for a backup

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GOLF: A popular draw over the years Evanecz, meanwhile, has played two years on the PGA Tour Canada, is a two-time winner of the prestigious Calgary Glencoe Invitational and won the 2009 Alberta amateur title.

“Mitch hasn’t been able to work us into his schedule in recent years, but he’s here this year and we’re really glad to have him,” said Frame. “Obviously, he was a junior here at our club in years gone by and he’s a Red Deer boy and a Red Deer Golf and Country Club boy.”

Lepp, who took top honours in the Skins Game last year, is well-known for his role in the Golf Channel series Big Break NFL. He’s also a two-time winner on the PGA Tour Canada and was a four-time All American at the University of Washington.

Lecuyer, who hails from Grimshaw, made four of nine cuts on the PGA Tour Canada last year, was a force in the U.S. college ranks and won the 2010 Alberta Amateur.

The RDG&CC Skins Game has proven to be a popular draw over the years, although Frame would like to see the crowd multiply three to five times in size.

“We get 200 to 300 people and I would like to get more than that,” he said. “It would be nice to have 1,000 to 1,500 people lining the fairways, but that won’t happen until we get a real big name. I email Graham DeLaet’s manager every year. He said he’s coming back some year, but we’ll have to see.”

The nine-hole Skins Game, played this year on the front nine at the RDG&CC and presented by Silverberg Group and a long list of fellow sponsors, starts at 5 p.m.

Spectators will be served complimentary hamburgers and pizza at 4 p.m. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

JAYS: Hendriks chased in second inning The Reds’ pitching meltdown wasted a chance to get back to .500 for the fourth time this season. Cincinnati has yet to have a winning record.

It was the first time the Reds blew an eight-run lead and lost since May 20, 2010, at Atlanta, a 10-9 defeat. The Reds gave up a season-high nine walks.

“I don’t know what it is,” manager Bryan Price said. “Fortunately, it’s only one loss. It’s an ugly type of loss. It’s the type of loss that affects everybody.”

The Blue Jays called up Liam Hendriks to start in place of R.A. Dickey, getting two extra days to rest a sore groin. The Reds knocked him out in the second inning while sending 11 batters to the plate for an 8-0 lead, their biggest inning of the season.

Devin Mesoraco started the rally with a two-run homer and Jay Bruce finished it with a two-run shot.

Bruce also singled as the Reds piled up seven hits and a walk.

BRIEFS Triathlon weekend starts today with Kids of Steel

spot behind starter Mike Reilly, Nichols found veteran slotback Adarius Bowman on a 20-yard flag pattern in the back of the end zone for Edmonton’s first touchdown of the third quarter.

Nichols completed eight of 11 passes and Reilly added 60 yards on nine of 11 pass attempts.

Saskatchewan quarterback Darian Durant threw for 113 yards and two touchdowns.

Durant found wideout Taj Smith in the end zone twice in the first half, on scoring plays that covered 25 yards and 39 yards. The veteran QB was seven for 11 passing.

Keith Toston led the defending Grey Cup champion Roughriders in rushing with 67 yards on seven carries.

The Riders’ offence is looking to fill the vacancies left by running back Kory Sheets, and receivers Weston Dressler and Geroy Simon.

Woody’s RV World Triathlon competitors will get an early start Sunday, with the 750-metre swim event getting underway at 7 a.m. at the Michener Aquatic Centre.

The 19.5 km bike event and five-km run competition will start and end at the Michener Recreation Centre.

The Triathlon weekend starts today with the younger set competing in the Kids of Steel, set to start at 8 a.m. and including various swim, run and bicycle distances.

Hendriks was in the dugout watching one of the major leagues’ most powerful offences pull off one of its biggest comebacks.

“It was incredible,” Hendriks said. “This offence is fantastic. This ballpark plays up to our strengths.”

counter next Tuesday, Costa Rica will complete a hat-trick of victories over those former champions with seven World Cup titles between them.

Their victory over the Italians was no fluke. Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon made several diving saves. But he couldn’t reach Bryan Ruiz’s pinpoint header in the 44th minute off Junior Diaz’s long, curling cross from the left.

Costa Rica ground to a standstill as government employees took the day off to watch the game and many schools shut down shortly after the victory to allow children to join celebrations. Crowds shouting: “Yes, we did it!” blocked streets of downtown San Jose, the capital. In Brazil, players began to receive photos of the party on their smartphones. Costa Rica’s only other appearance in the knockout phase came in its World Cup debut in 1990. It didn’t get beyond the group stage in 2002 and 2006.

SOCCER: Victory over Italians no fluke Ecuador beat Honduras 2-1 in the late game in Curitiba.

Costa Rica had never beaten Uruguay in eight previous attempts or Italy in their only meeting in 1994. If it beats England in the teams’ first-ever en-

Boucher scores four in losing cause Leah Boucher fired four goals in a losing cause as the Red Deer Rage fell 10-5 to the host Edmonton Saints in a Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League senior women’s game Thursday.

Deanna Hume accounted for the other Rage goal.

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Plenty of opportunities for growing hemp

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Ruth DeSantis has a word of advice for Central Alberta farmers who are tired of seeding canola and grain.

Hemp.

A business development officer with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, DeSantis said her department would like to see more of the versatile plant grown in this province, including in the central region.

“We want people to develop more of a knowledge and awareness about the industry, and then hopefully pursue opportunities as they arise with hemp in Alberta.”

To that end, Alberta Agriculture is working with Broadacre Farms, Fiber-Werx International Inc., Central Alberta: Access Prosperity, Alberta Innovates – Technology Futures, and the Alberta Biomaterials Development Centre to organize a hemp-focused tour in the Sylvan Lake area. Scheduled for Aug. 15, the morning event will begin with a tour of an area farm where hemp is grown.

“We’re going to be hearing from an agronomist from Alberta Innovates — Technology Futures,” said DeSantis.

“He works a lot with hemp all over the province.

“Then Alberta Agriculture is going to talk a bit about the opportunities with the food industry, and then the

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fibre industry.”

The tour will then move on to Sylvan Lake’s Fiber-Werx International, which has used hemp composites in a couple of projects. One involved body parts for a prototype electric car and another an innovative skateboard.

“We are looking at taking that to market,” said Sarah Olson, marketing director with Fiber-Werx, about the skateboard project. “So that will be an end-use consumer product made with hemp fibre.”

The prototype hemp car, she added, is on display at Composites Innovation Centre in Winnipeg.

Olson said tour participants will learn how hemp has and can be used to produce commercial products.

“One of the things that we’ll be talking about is the applications of hemp fibre with composite materials — what can be done and what the benefits are.”

Fiber-Werx can even help with this process, she added.

“If somebody had an idea for a consumer product that they wanted to make, say out of a bio-material and composite material, we are functionally capable of producing that.”

In addition to composite materials, hemp can be used to produce food products, textiles, building materials, erosion control products and other items, said DeSantis.

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Jill Murray leans out the service window of the Peppermint Andys Ice Cream Wagon during Food Truck Fridays in Red Deer on Friday.

Along with the ice cream vendor, The Stache, and the Chedda’ Heads Gourmet Grilled Cheese food truck and the permanent vendor on the site, the Cool Beans Bus serve up their menus from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. across from the courthouse on Ross Street.

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New equipment boosts The CuttingEdge’s production

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR The CuttingEdge Tire Recycling plant in Ponoka County is ramping up production following the installation of new equipment.

Sunvault Energy Inc., a partner in CuttingEdge’s parent company CleanGen Inc., said the plant just north of Ponoka will add a second shift, beginning Monday.

This follows the acquisition of mulching equipment and construction of a 2,700-square-foot building on the site this spring.

A release issued by Sunvault said final adjustments to the equipment have been made with favourable results.

“The product being produced for the landscaping industry as a rubberized ‘bark’ mulch product is exceptional,” said Mark Roseborough, a director

Lonestar West buys assets from Vamp Oilfield Services

BY ADVOCATE STAFF Sylvan Lake-based Lonestar West Inc. (TSXV: LSI) has strengthened its presence in Saskatchewan.

The company, which operates hydrovac and vacuum trucks across Western Canada and in the United States, announced on Friday that it’s acquired certain assets of Vamp Oilfield Services Inc. The deal involved two hydrovac and nine vacuum trucks, as well as 12 ancillary vehicles, all based in Moose Jaw. The purchase price was $9.77 million, which consisted of $5.52 million in cash, unsecured promissory notes for $2.25 million and 543,478 common shares in Lonestar.

“The Vamp acquisition is in line with our corporate growth strategy,” said Lonestar CEO James Horvath in a release.

“The addition of a base in Moose Jaw, Sask., will complement our existing base in Carlyle, Sask., and expand our presence in Western Canada.”

The acquisition increased Lonestar’s fleet to 116 units from 93.

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with Sunvault.

Sunvault said it’s developing contracts for product from the plant, which is expected to be sold for various uses, including landscaping and road construction.

CleanGen CEO Bill Hunter said in an email to the Advocate that staff at the plant has increased to 15 from 10, with training occurring over the past two weeks.

CleanGen has operated a tire collection and shredding plant at the site for about seven years.

It was leasing 12.5 acres from Ponoka County, but recently purchased that property and another 17.5 acres from the county.

Hunter said the plant now consists of a shipping and receiving area, an office and weigh scale, a shredder plant that’s been on site since 2007, and the new steel building and mulch plant.

The new facilities have a buffing

unit, a metal separation unit, and screening, bagging and weighing systems.

Sunvault said in March that the expanded plant will be one of only a few in the world able to mulch giant mine tires and off-the-road agriculture tires.

CuttingEdge is one of three tirerecycling plants registered with the Alberta Recycling Management Authority.

Hunter said it’s been processing about 20,000 tons of tires a year for the authority, with this work financed by the recycling fee collected upon the sale of new tires.

CuttingEdge also provides a tire disposal service for mining and other companies with large tires.

The Elizabeth Metis Settlement south of Cold Lake also owns a share of CleanGen, which is based in Edmonton. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

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The CuttingEdge Tire Recycling plant in Ponoka is capable of processing oversized tires at its new mulching facilities.

Kenney’s TFW overhaul a gutting of program, say small businesses

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

FOREIGN WORKERS

OTTAWA — The Conservative government’s controversial temporary foreign worker program got another makeover Friday with limits on where low-paid hires can work and strict penalties for companies that fudge their requests for cheap help.

But no sooner had Employment Minister Jason Kenney and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander unveiled the new-look program than it was denounced by critics who fear it could force some employers to close or cut back hours.

“For a government that has made significant strides to reduce the red tape burden on small business, this is a complete 180-degree turn,” said a fiery statement from Dan Kelly, president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

“This change represents a ’gutting’ of the TFW program for many in the restaurant, hotel and retail sectors and is the most small business-unfriendly move ever made by this government.”

Kenney and Alexander, standing elbow-to-elbow at a news conference that lasted some 90 minutes, billed the changes as a badly needed “overhaul” to ensure temporary foreign workers are brought to Canada as a “last and limited resort.”

There will indeed be “adjustment costs” as a result of the reforms, Kenney acknowledged.

“Yes, undoubtedly, there will be some businesses in that sector that end up paring back their operating hours,” he said. “That we fully anticipate.”

The changes prevent employers in places with high unemployment rates from applying for temporary foreign workers in the lowest wage and skill groups in the accommodation, food

service and retail sectors.

A cap is also being placed on the number of low-wage temporary foreign workers an employer can hire at each worksite: 30 per cent of a worksite’s employees starting immediately, dropping to 10 per cent by July 2016.

Companies will also be required to re-apply each year to hire low-wage temporary foreign workers, instead of every two years.

They’ll pay more for the privilege, too: $1,000 per employee, up from $275.

The added cost will go towards the extra $14 million it is expected to cost Statistics Canada to gather new, more accurate data on jobs and wages.

The changes will significantly reduce the number of temporary foreign workers in Canada and improve labour market information, all the while strengthening enforcement and penalties, Kenney said.

“We’ll severely sanction those who break the rules.”

The changes were roundly panned by groups representing employers, employees and immigrants alike.

“Today’s announcement does nothing to change a system that still allows irresponsible employers to exploit workers with impunity,” Paul Meinema of United Food and Commercial Workers Canada said in a statement. “The Harper Conservatives are only now acknowledging problems with this file because of a number of irresponsible employers.”

Chris Ramsaroop of the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change said the new program will do little to end the exploitation of immigrants who do menial, undesirable work in Canada for unjust wages.

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under an indentured system where they work without voice, without rights and without protections.”

The government also says it will post the number of temporary foreign workers approved every quarter, along with the names of companies that get the green light to hire them, in an effort to enhance accountability.

Employers who hire temporary foreign workers must promise not to lay off any Canadian workers or cut their hours, and they must tell the government how many Canadians applied and were interviewed for jobs, along with why they were not hired, Kenney said.

The program will now be based on provincial wage levels instead of the government’s national occupational classifications. Low wages are defined as anything below the provincial median; high wages are anything above it.

The amount of time a low-wage temporary foreign worker can work in Canada is being reduced to a cumulative total of two years from four years.

The government is also lifting its freeze on hiring temporary foreign workers in the food-services sector, imposed in April at the height of complaints that the program was being abused by restaurants and keeping jobs from Canadian workers.

The government had promised to begin inspections of those employers that use temporary foreign workers, but the government’s response to a request for documents indicates those inspections have yet to begin.

The Canadian Press made a request under the Access to Information Act for all inspection reports of workplaces that employ temporary foreign workers.

But in a letter dated June 2, Employment and Social Development Canada said none have been carried out.

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 100.36 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 51.74 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.99 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . 10.51 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.84 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.31 Cdn. National Railway . . 68.28 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 197.57 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 39.50 Capital Power Corp . . . . 25.99 Cervus Equipment Corp 20.99 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 52.47 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 51.09 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 29.61 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.25 General Motors Co. . . . . 36.22 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 21.36 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.16 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 52.40 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 67.24 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.19 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 12.96 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 50.89 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 102.14 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.16 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 14.96 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 47.16 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market ended Friday barely changed and closed just below the all-time record high set a day earlier.

The S&P/TSX composite index dipped 3.25 points to close at 15,108.97, with gold stocks falling by 1.49 per cent.

Gold prices have been steadily rising for the past month, as traders chose the safety of precious metal over the potential volatility of stocks due to the building tensions in Iraq and Ukraine.

August gold future prices rose again Friday but more slowly, rising $2.50 to US$1,316.60 an ounce after rising more than $40 in the previous session.

The uncertainty overseas also pushed the August crude oil contract up 78 cents to US$106.83 a barrel to a nearly nine-month high. The energy sector was one of the leading advancers on the TSX, up 0.57 per cent, as shares in TransGlobe saw an uptick of nearly seven per cent or 52 cents to close at $8.20.

The Canadian dollar jumped sharply, up 0.61 of a cent to 93.01 cents US, after Statistics Canada’s May inflation rate turned out to be higher than expected — largely due to higher fuel prices.

Iraq, one of the world’s largest oil producers, is desperately trying to hold off extremists from taking over the country’s largest oil refinery. On Thursday, U.S. President Barack Obama said he will send 300 U.S. military advisers to help with the conflict in Iraq, adding that it was possible that there will be “targeted and precise military action” in the future.

“It looks like it’s not going to end soon,” Wes Mills, chief investment officer of Scotia Private Client Group, said Friday On Wall Street, the Dow Jones industrials rose 25.62

Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 19.62 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.35 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 58.80 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.68 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 25.35 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 19.12 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 21.25 First Quantum Minerals . 21.73 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 29.17 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . 10.29 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . 30.51 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.20 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . 4.65 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.39 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 24.12 Energy Arc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.69 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 35.34 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 74.63 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.62 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 61.47 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 48.57 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 24.41 Canyon Services Group. 17.85 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 34.16 CWC Well Services . . . . 1.080 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 26.33 points to 16,947.08. The Nasdaq gained 8.71 points to 4,368.04 while the S&P 500 added 3.39 points to 1,962.87, amid strong U.S. jobs data.

The U.S. Labor Department reported that unemployment fell in 20 states last month and nearly three-quarters of the states added jobs, while the country as a whole posted a fourth straight month of solid hiring.

Employers added 217,000 jobs nationally in May, and the U.S. unemployment rate remained at 6.3 per cent, matching a five-year low.

In Canada, the pace of inflation rose to 2.3 per cent in May, up from two per cent in April, according to Statistics Canada.

Underlying core inflation was 1.7 per cent.

“The general thinking has been that rising inflation has been energy- and food-related, and temporary,” said Mills.

“That’s largely true, but there is some evidence that wages are starting to sneak up a little bit.

There is starting to be some discussion that central banks are just treating this as noise and it may not be.”

Statistics Canada also reported that retail sales rose for the fourth consecutive month in April, increasing 1.1 per cent to $41.6 billion as all but one of the subsectors posted gains.

Economists had expected a gain of 0.6 per cent, according to Thomson Reuters.

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

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 15,108.97, down 3.25 points TSX Venture Exchange — 1,026.32, up 4.26 points TSX 60 — 863.41, up 0.69 of a point Dow — 16,947.08, up 25.62 points S&P 500 — 1,962.87, up

Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.66 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . 103.83 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 70.24 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.31 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 36.06 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 56.65 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 7.60 Penn West Energy . . . . . 10.88 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.120 Precision Drilling Corp . . 15.27 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 46.07 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 11.60 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 18.11 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . 12.53 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 77.92 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 77.57 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 70.90 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97.40 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 38.64 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.68 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 29.60 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 50.74 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 71.23 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 21.34 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 45.77 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.66 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 74.97 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 38.88 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.80 3.39 points Nasdaq — 4,368.04, up 8.71 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 93.01 cents US, up 0.61 of a cent Pound — C$1.8295, down 1.43 cents Euro — C$1.4620, down 1.03 cents Euro — US$1.3597, down 0.06 of a cent Oil futures: US$106.83 per barrel, up 78 cents (August contract) Gold futures: US$1,316.60 per oz., up $2.50 (August contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $23.401 oz., up 37.4 cents $752.34 kg., up $12.02 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: July ’14 $2.60 lower $474.20; Nov. ’14 $2.70 lower $461.40; Jan ’15 $4.00 lower $465.10; March ’15 $5.20 lower $466.20; May ’15 $5.90 lower $467.30; July ’15 $7.70 lower $466.90; Nov ’15 $5.90 lower $468.80; Jan. ’16 $5.90 lower $462.80; March ’16 $5.90 lower $466.30; May ’16 $5.90 lower $466.30; July ’16 $5.90 lower $466.30.

Barley (Western): July ’14 unchanged 125.00; Oct. ’14 unchanged $132.50; Dec. ’14 unchanged $134.50; March ’15 unchanged $135.50; May ’15 unchanged $135.50; July ’15 unchanged $135.50; Oct. ’15 unchanged $135.50; Dec. ’15 unchanged $135.50; March ’16 unchanged $135.50; May ’16 unchanged $135.50; July ’16 unchanged $135.50.

Friday’s estimated volume of trade: 426,820 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 426,820.

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HEMP: Plant the seed for collaboration between growers and commercial users She’s hoping the tour will stimulate interest in these, and also plant the seed for collaboration between potential growers and commercial users.

“We want to raise awareness about opportunities in the hemp industry and also about the best management practices for growing hemp.”

Alberta Agriculture has hemp research plots in Lethbridge and Vegreville, and is planning a similar tour in Lethbridge on July 23.

It would like to see morel fields seeded to hemp, said DeSantis.

“This is a way to help diversify what

we can offer in the province.”

The Aug. 15 tour will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the Sylvan Lake Walmart at 3420 47th Ave., with participants travelling together to Broadacre Farms and then FiberWerx.

Those interested in obtaining additional information or confirming their intention to take part can email DeSantis at Ruth.DeSantis@gov.ab.ca, but registration is not required. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

Vacation time can differ by occupation and employer Dear Working Wise: I’ve worked at the same car dealership for over 20 years, but I only get three weeks of holidays.

Some of my coworkers have been here for only a few years, but are getting more holiday time than me.

Should I be getting more?

— Hollering for Holidays CHARLES Dear HollerSTRACHEY ing: Holidays are referred to WORKING WISE as vacation and vacation pay under Alberta’s Employment Standards to avoid confusion with general holidays (eg., Canada Day) and holiday pay.

Most employees are entitled to annual vacation and vacation pay, under Alberta’s Employment Standards, to ensure that they have rest from work each year without loss of income.

The only exceptions are: ● Licensed/registered real estate and securities salespersons; ● Commission salespersons who solicit sales mostly outside their employer’s place of business; ● Farm employees; and ● Extras in film/video production.

Construction workers are entitled to vacation pay as well, but not vacation time. Instead, they are paid vacation pay equal to six per cent of their wages.

Since it doesn’t sound like you fall into one of the exempted categories, you are most likely entitled to vacation

and vacation pay under Employment Standards.

The basic entitlement to annual vacation is two weeks after each of the first four years of employment, and three weeks after five consecutive years of employment. So, it looks like your employer is giving you what you are entitled to.

Although you are not entitled to more vacation, you might want to consider asking your manager for an extra week in recognition of your long service.

Long-serving employees provide stability and have the institutional knowledge that employers need to keep the business running smoothly, day-to-day.

They also save employers the hassle and cost of hiring and training new staff.

Some HR experts say that it can cost up to half a year’s salary to replace an employee.

If you decide to ask, be sure to mention any special accomplishments or contributions that you have made in the past few years to remind your manager why they should reward you and want to keep you.

And, most importantly, be emotionally prepared to hear “No.” You don’t want an emotional reaction to jeopardize your positive working relationships and long successful career.

If you would like any further information about vacation and vacation pay, visit work.alberta.ca and click on Employment Standards.

Working Wise is compiled by Charles Strachey, a manager with Alberta Human Services, for general information. He can be contacted at charles.strachey@gov. ab.ca.

Loonie rises amid higher than expected inflation data

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — The loonie rose more than half a cent Friday as the pace of inflation picked up last month and raised the possibility that the Bank of Canada may move to raise interest rates more quickly than first thought.

The Canadian dollar jumped 0.61 of a cent to 93.01 cents US. Statistics Canada said the annual pace of inflation rose to 2.3 per cent in May, bumped up by higher energy prices. It the first time it’s surpassed the central bank’s two per cent target in more than two years. The emerging view among analysts is that while there is little danger of runaway inflation, the risk of low inflation is largely gone given the continuing strength in

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BRIEFS Warmer weather needed for local crops A crop report issued on Friday by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development said Central Alberta farmers could use warmer weather and rainfall in some areas.

The report noted that there has been cooler weather in the region dur-

oil prices and expectations of a growing economy in the U.S. and Canada.

Mark Chandler, head of Canadian fixed income and currency strategy at RBC Capital Markets, said the loonie’s strength is coming from the increased possibility that factors the Bank of Canada was citing as a cause for rising inflation, may not be as temporary as the central bank thought.

If that’s the case, there’s a greater chance that the Bank of Canada may move to hike rates to offset inflation.

However, most economists still think such a hike won’t come until mid-2015.

Core inflation, which excludes temporary volatility in categories like oil, rose three-tenths of a point to 1.7 per cent — still below the bank’s ideal target of 2.0 per cent and within its target range of between 1.0 and 3.0 per cent. ing the past few weeks, as well as spotty showers.

It said crop development is about a week behind schedule.

Moisture conditions in the region were not as good as they were earlier in the spring, it said, with 55 per cent rated as excellent or good, 12 per cent poor, 30 per cent fair and three per cent excessive.

About 40 per cent of weed spraying had been completed, but most areas were reporting issues related to flea beetles and gophers.

Pasture conditions were reported as 11 per cent poor, 27 per cent fair, 59 per cent good and three per cent excellent.

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Clara’s big ride Story and photos contributed The inspirational six-time Olympic medalist Clara Hughes arrived in Red Deer on May 31 at the Parkland Mall as part of her 12,000-km ride across Canada to open the conversations about mental health and removing the stigma.

Kevin Breel, part of the Bell’s Let’s Talk campaign that is sponsoring the ride, talked about how unique this ride is in the awareness effort around the conversations of mental health.

The crowd of about 150 supporters enjoyed the activities provided while waiting to hear about how to support good mental health.

Organizers left the message that good mental health means taking care of yourself by being creative,

physically active, practicing good nutrition, as well as gaining knowledge and understanding.

Many community agencies worked together to showcase how Red Deer is here to support mental health.

Red Deer was Day 79 of Clara’s 110-day ride and she was overwhelmed by the support she received as she arrived into our great community.

“More than anything, we’re knocking down this sort of social sense of shame or secrecy, or silence around these issues.”

That is really what Bell Let’s Talk is about and so is Clara’s Big Ride.

The local organizing committee hopes that from hosting this event, people in Red Deer and Central Alberta will understand that they can reach out and ask for help — they are not in it alone.

Clara’s Big Ride arrives in Red Deer on May 31.

Clara Hughes – Hello Red Deer!

Strive Dancers move our mood with their Happy Dance.

Empowering.

Inspirational Clara Hughes shares her story.

Family Services of Central Alberta thanks you!

LOCAL HOME

FRONT WHITTLING SKILLS Learning how to whittle and the knife skills that go with it are central to an upcoming workshop at Fort Normandeau. On June 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the fort, people are invited to the whittling and the way of wood workshop. There they can learn about whittling, from knife sharpening to carving a spoon to take home. Participants are asked to bring their own carving knife. It costs $15 per person, plus GST, or $40 plus GST per person for any three of the workshops at Fort Normandeau this summer.

Pre-registration is required

by June 27 at 7:30 p.m.

For more information, call 403-346-2010. To get to Fort Normandeau, travel west from Red Deer on 32nd Street across Hwy 2.

Turn north on Rural Road 280 and follow it to the end at 28054B Township Road 382.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014

PROJECT TRACKING ‘CASUALTY COLLISIONS’ SEES SIX-MONTH TREND

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deer road users are starting to show a turnaround in terms of collisions over the past six months, but a fatal crash in May indicates there is still work to be done.

The Red Deer Road User Challenge looks at monthly collision statistics and tracks trends in “casualty collisions” over six-month periods. Doug Taylor, a retired engineer behind the challenge, said the casualty collisions are those involving injuries.

In May, the six-month trend decreased to 61 injury collisions, with 14 occurring that month.

Although the six-month trend shows an overall decrease, May was a more dangerous month on the roads than the previous two.

There was a fatal motorcycle crash late in May, as well as 14 injury collisions, as

opposed to seven injury collisions in March and eight in April.

“We’re targeting injury collisions because they are common,” said Taylor.

“The May results were worse than April in all three categories; fatals went up, injury collisions went up and reportable property damage collisions went up. But the overall trend has been lower.”

In total, there were 169 property damage collisions in May, up from 156 in April but down from the high in December 2013 of 316.

But the overall trend has been downwards and as a result, local organizations have received some money. Taylor is offering up to $12,000 of his own money every year to four groups representing drivers in the city.

Because the six-month trend was below 70 casualty collisions, it reached the first target level that Taylor has mapped out.

As a result, $2,000 was distributed to local groups, each getting a quarter of the to-

HARE TODAY, HARES TOMORROW

Astronomy and night hiking come together on June 27 for the Adult Adventure Night at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre.

On June 27 from 9:30 p.m. to midnight at the nature centre, at 6300 45th Ave. in Red Deer, people are invited to join in on a night hike. The hike includes a look at astronomy and refreshments will be provided. It costs $15 plus GST for members and $17 plus GST for non-members.

Pre-registration is required

by June 25 to participate.

For more information, call 403-346-2010.

EXPLORE RED DEER’S BIKE TRAILS

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BY RENÉE FRANCOEUR ADVOCATE STAFF

ASTRONOMY, NIGHT HIKING AT KERRY WOOD NATURE CENTRE

Families can enjoy an afternoon of exploring bike trails throughout Red Deer with the help of a Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Starting from the centre, at 6300 45th Ave., on June 29 from noon to 5 p.m. the bike tour, led by an interpreter, will lead people through the various bike trails and park nodes in the city. Snacks are provided, as long as participants bring their bikes and helmets. It costs $35 plus GST for a family of five. Pre-registration is required by 7:30 p.m. on June 27. For more information, call 403-3462010.

tal. The funds went to high school students, Red Deer College Students Association, Red Deer Safety City and Red Deer seniors, represented by the Golden Circle and the Senior Citizen’s Downtown House.

The highest target aims to get fewer than 30 injury collisions over a six-month period.

“That’s due to a number of things,” said Taylor. “It’s due to better driving in Red Deer, and better road users because it’s not just the drivers, it’s the pedestrians and cyclists.

“We’re really trying to reduce the severity so we get down to only property damage and no injury collisions.”

The program is an offshoot of the Safer Vehicle Use Limited and will run until Dec. 31, 2016.

The collision data is collected from the reports filed with the Red Deer RCMP detachment.

For more information, visit www.leadrs. ca. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Waiting out the rain under a tree, a jackrabbit hare preens itself in east Red Deer. These long-legged, lightning fast and agile herbivores are a common sight in Red Deer. Females are able to have up to three litters a year and survive on grass, which in an urban setting comes in abundance.

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The contract negotiations concluded in May with a new contract proposed for the term of July 1, 2014, to March 31, 2019.

Administration recommends that Red Deer city council accept the contract with the option of two, two-year extensions.

Administration also recommends council endorse a memorandum of understanding related to the contract.

A two-year contract was initially signed by both parties in April 2009, when governance and funding for the provision of EMS moved to AHS. Since then, the contract has been extended to retain seamless delivery of ambulance service to the region, with the city as the ambulance provider contracted to AHS. A financial analysis of the contract impact is recommended to be brought to council at the 2014 mid-year budget review in August.

EMS is one of six branches that comprise Red Deer Emergency Services, which also includes administration, fire and injury prevention, mechanical staff, fire suppression, and 911 dispatchers.

Power outage planned for Tuesday in South Hill area It will be lights out for businesses and residents in Red Deer’s South Hill area on

A new program to help combat homelessness in Red Deer is inching closer to an official launch.

The Welcome Home project, led by representatives from local PLURA (Presbyterian, Lutheran, United, Roman Catholic and Anglican) churches, will support individuals and families who have been recently housed as they adjust to a life off the streets or in better housing than their previous situations.

The project is volunteer-based, funded by a $40,000 city grant, but does have one staff member, a part-time co-ordinator. Women’s Outreach is also involved, acting as a supervising body and the financial overseer. In the planning for several months, the project is just waiting for the final details in regards to who will be participating, said Linda Ervin, minister for Sunnybrook United Church.

She said it could be a matter of weeks or mere days before Welcome Home kicks off its official pilot project year. She expects it to continue well after the pilot phase. Ervin, one of the main players driving the project, added that four community volunteers had now been trained to support one recently housed individual who has yet to be selected. Two will act as the main supports, with one relief person and one in charge of continuing the volunteer training in Red Deer, Ervin explained.

These four volunteers recently travelled to Edmonton for a day and a half to receive training from the Welcome Home program there, run by Catholic Social Services for the past two years. It reports a 80 per cent success rate, which is one of the reasons Ervin threw her support behind a Red Deer equivalent.

“We’re just an interested group of people who want to make a difference,” Ervin said. “What’s exciting for me is that people will be in homes, they will be safe and secure and volunteers will be working with them to ensure that they will be able to stay housed. That’s one of the concerns: people get into housing but don’t have the support to stay housed for a long time.”

The group is looking for more volunteers as two are needed for every client. They would like to have a total of at least 12. The commitment is a few hours once a week for a year. Volunteers received a stipend of $40 per month to help cover the cost of activities they do with the program participants, such as movies or coffee. Anyone interested in volunteering with Welcome Home can contact David Bouchard at dacat2@shaw.ca. rfrancoeur@reddeeradvocate.com

Tuesday.

The neighbourhood east of Gaetz Avenue to 47th Avenue (between 30th Street and 36th Street) will be experiencing a scheduled power outage in the morning for a short period.

Crews are upgrading and improving the electrical system in the area.

The work is expected to last from approximately 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Accused fires lawyer within minutes A Red Deer man accused in an attempted robbery at a campground has fired his lawyer before he barely got started in court on Friday.

Walter Kubanek was defence counsel for Michael Holt, 33, for all of five minutes.

Holt appeared in Red Deer provincial court, still in the early stages of the court proceedings for charges, including those laid against him following a June 5 attempted robbery of a vehicle at Kelly’s Campground, west of Innisfail.

Kubanek began by filing his designation of counsel and informing the court that he would be representing Holt after an earlier discussion with the accused.

Within minutes, Holt told the court that he didn’t want Kubanek and chose instead to apply for new counsel.

Holt has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime, possession of cocaine, failing to comply with the conditions of an undertaking and failing to comply with a probation order.

The accused will make his next appearance in Red Deer provincial court on Wednesday.

Roads closed for triathlon A number of road closures are necessary this weekend to accommodate the annual Woody’s RV World triathlon.

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

The Kids of Steel event goes today and the Spring and Relay takes place on Sunday.

Today, race check-in starts at 6:45 a.m. with the race starting at 8 a.m.

On Sunday, check-in starts at 5:45 a.m. with the race getting underway at 7 a.m.

On both days from 7 to 11 a.m., Michener Centre Road from Ross Street to 55th Street, 55th Street from Morningside Drive to Cardinal Avenue and Morningside Drive from 40th Avenue to 55th Street will be closed.

There will be further closures and reduced speeds in some areas on Sunday from 7 to 11 a.m. to accommodate the race.

Cardinal Avenue from 55th Street to Cornett Drive will be closed as well as the northbound turning lane at Safety City onto 30th Avenue.

Two 30 km/h zones will be in place: one on 30th Avenue from Rollis Street to Hwy 11 and the other on 67th Street approaching 30th Avenue.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane on 67th Avenue approaching 30th Avenue and on 30th Avenue from 67th Street to Hwy 11.

Motorists are advised to use caution and watch for runners, cyclists, RCMP officers, volunteers and flagmen.

The race starts at the Michener Aquatic Centre, at 51A Street and 38th Avenue.

Fatal incident investigated A fatal incident at Deermart Equipment Sales Ltd. in Red Deer has occupational health and safety investigating whether it was a workplace related death due to it occurring after regular business hours.

Dan Zacharias, 60, was killed on June 11 between 6 and 8 p.m. He was servicing the underside of a truck when it fell on him.

Because the incident took place after hours, investigators are working to determine if the man was working at the time of the incident.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Churches that will surprise you PRESBYTERIANS ARE HOPING TO REDISCOVER THEIR PURPOSE WITH 1,001 NEW WORSHIPPING COMMUNITIES

BY ROGER DERMODY ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES From storefronts to RV parks to historic theatres and coffee shops, we in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have spent the last few years putting up new church communities in some pretty unorthodox places.

We’re planting churches beyond church walls — a 10-year project we call 1,001 New Worshiping Communities.

As the deputy executive director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency, I’ve had the opportunity to visit many of these atypical churches.

Tamara John, an evangelist in our mainline Protestant denomination, started a church in Southern California in her custom RV with a 10-by-12-foot chapel in the back. “I’m talking with people who have walked away from God,” she says. “To those who are struggling to trust God again.”

Hope For Life Chapel is one of more than 237 new worshiping communities that have started since 2012 when the PC (U.S.A.) denomination officially adopted the movement.

Each one is part of a grassroots movement, nurtured by the church, for people seeking

an alternative to traditional church — where they can explore faith.

John says it took a year for her to earn the trust of her new community. She began by telling her neighbors about the emotional, physical, spiritual and psychological trauma she’d been through — and how God’s healing power through Jesus brought her to the other side.

Her transparency opened the door for those around her to share their stories.

In our rapidly changing culture — where, according to the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, about 20 percent of adults (46 million) have no religious affiliation — Protestant denominations like ours are trying to reach those who distrust institutions and call themselves “spiritual” but not “religious.”

We modeled 1001 New Worshipping Communities after a program in the United Kingdom called Fresh Expressions that has planted thousands of new, modern congregations, along with some traditional ones.

Nearly 50 percent of our new worshiping communities have been started by racial/ethnic minorities and new immigrants in partnership with our denomination’s judicatories. This is great news for a church that is

90 percent white — the average Presbyterian is a 63-year-old woman.

We believe new worshiping communities like Shalom International Ministry will help us change that.

Located just outside of Atlanta, Shalom began when a pastor from the Democratic Republic of Congo started visiting his neighbors in Clarkston, Georgia, a city that is home to an estimated 8,000 residents from 30 different countries.

Pastor Gad Mpoyo remembers knocking on the door of a family from Haiti. Their 16-yearold daughter told him her family came to the U.S. after the earthquake in 2010. “We used to feel lonely a lot, she said. “Before you, no one came.”

Mpoyo grew up Methodist.

Before he came to the U.S. his bishop in Congo told him to go “where God’s spirit went.” He was working at Druid Hill Presbyterian Church’s night shelter in Atlanta when a few members of the congregation who had heard of his ministry reached out to him.

“They didn’t see denominational boundaries,” Mpoyo said.

“They wanted to help us service these immigrants and refugees still suffering from the trauma of war and devastation.”

Presbyterians worked with Mpoyo, befriending him through his PC (U.S.A.) ordination process. The nearby Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church offered him use of their chapel.

Members of Mpoyo’s ministry, who had previously gathered in homes, now have one place where to gather and worship — where it is safe and feels like home.

Now some 100 people from 16 different countries attend Shalom, where they receive aid in understanding transportation, searching for jobs, shopping for groceries, and even obtaining basic furniture for their homes.

At one time Presbyterians planted churches, schools, and hospitals here and around the world.

Hopefully learning to do church in a new way beyond traditional church walls will help us rediscover our purpose and focus on bringing God’s mercy, love, and justice into the neighborhood.

Roger Dermody Roger Dermody serves the Presbyterian Mission Agency as the deputy executive director for mission, overseeing the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s six major mission and ministry divisions.

LOCAL EVENTS Today Living Faith Lutheran Church invites everyone to Sunday Worship at Bethany CollegeSide at 10 a.m. Contact Ralph at 403-347-9852.

Living Faith is a North American Lutheran Church Congregation.

Tuesday Raise the Roof in support of St. Luke’s Anglican Church — a Provincial Historic Resource — includes replacement of shingles and preservation and remediation of structural problems.

Donate the cost of a bundle of shingles — $50, or any amount to help preserve this historic resource. Receipts will be issued. Contact the church, 403-346-3402, or office@oldchurch.com.

Upcoming events Vacation Bible School at First Christian Reformed Church will be offered July 7 to 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. for children four years of age to those entering Grade 6. The theme is Son Treasure Island. Activities include Bible stories, games, crafts, singing, puppet plays. For information, call 403-346-5659.

Preregister online at http:// firstchristianreddeer.org/ or on the first morning of vacation Bible School.

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10:30 a.m.

“Peace?”

SUNNYBROOK UNITED CHURCH 12 Stanton Street

403-347-6073

10:30 a.m. Worship Service “Choose Life” Babyfold, Toddler Room, Sunday Club www.sunnybrookunited.org Babyfold, Toddler Room Sunday Club www.sunnybrookunited.org

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Balmoral Bible Chapel

43 Ave. & 39 St. • 403-346-4281 Pastor Chris Wilson Worship Pastor David Richardson

10:30 a.m.

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WORSHIP SERVICE

10:30 am Worship Service Speaker: Terry Wiebe

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LUTHERAN CHURCHES OF RED DEER WELCOME YOU

Sunday, June 21

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

VBS July 7-11 Worship Sunday 10:30 a.m. with Holy Communion Wednesday Morning Prayer 9:30 a.m.

Everyone Welcome

Saved by grace - called to serve

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The Anglican Church of Canada

Sunday, June 21

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

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Officiant: Rev. Gary Sinclair

8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Sunday School Closing BBQ After the 10:00 a.m. Service 7:00 p.m. “The Gathering” Contemp. Eucharist

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Sunday, June 21

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Minister: The Rev. Wayne Reid

SUNDAY

“The slave girls, testimony”

Pastor Don Hennig | Pastor Peter Van Katwyk DIVINE SERVICE 10:00 a.m.

DIVINE SERVICE 7:00 p.m.

Vacation Bible School July 21-25 www.mclcrd.org

Growing in Faith Through Word and Sacrament

Living Faith

Lutheran Church Worship 10:00 AM Pastor Paul Swedberg

Bethany Collegeside 99 College Circle RDC

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10:30 am Worship Service

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403-346-6036

SUNDAY WORSHIP 11:00 a.m.

Rev. Anthon Bouw

WILLOW VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN

100th Anniversary Celebration Service at Valley Centre Community Hall Sunday 10:00 am

Message Ruth Ann Sigurdson

Catered lunch to follow

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SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014

Pure improvisation

THE SOUTHERN ALBERTA ROAD SHOW BRINGS ITS BRAND OF IMPROV TO THE SCOTT BLOCK Photo by Miranda Wolfe/Contributed photo

Last year’s cast of The Southern Alberta Road show delighted audiences with their on-the-spot energetic show. The show returns this year with a stop at the Scott Block theatre on Friday

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF Improv artists from across Southern Alberta will gather in Red Deer next week to perform some dynamic, unscripted theatre.

Imagine the spontaneity that could result when The Southern Alberta Road Show brings together several members from Red Deer’s Bull Skit, Calgary’s Kinkonauts and Loose Moose Theatre, and Lethbridge’s Drama Nutz on Friday at the Scott Block.

“You’ll be seeing performers who may be meeting for the first time on stage, so this will be pure improvisation,” said the show’s producer Shawn Hoult.

The 10 participating improv artists will be throwing different challenges

at each other and taking on-the-spot audience suggestions. Hoult said it’s an incredibly energetic, electric experience to watch successful improvs take shape. Since it’s live theatre, it can also be a hoot to watch unsuccessful ones fall apart.

“One of the mantras of improv is to embrace failure ... even if it fails, hopefully it will fail charmingly,” added Hoult, with a laugh.

The night’s entertainment is sure to include some singing, since the Lethbridge troupe is known for doing musical improvs. The Drama Nutz are also known for performing improvised soap operas, and “nearly every performance type under the sun from living statues to flash mobs to all sorts of craziness!”

Calgary’s Kinkonauts are a longform improvisational theatre troupe.

Based out of a Unitarian Church base-

ment, they are comprised of more than 30 performers dedicated to creating “emotional, grotesque and profound” skits.

The other participating group from Calgary, Loose Moose, is one of Canada’s best known improv companies and schools, having shaped former members such as Mark McKinney from Kids in the Hall. The Loose Moose Theatre Company, formed in 1977, has pioneered techniques that are used by improv groups worldwide.

Red Deer audiences will be most familiar with Against the Wall Theatre’s Bull Skit Comedy shows, which run monthly from September through May at the Scott Block.

The local improv and sketch comedy troupe puts on shows for adults, as well as kids with Calf Skit fairy tale improvs.

Hoult, who has worked with Loose Moose and Kinkonauts, said this is the second year a combined show of various Alberta improv artists is touring the province. Last year, shows ran in Olds, Drumheller, Canmore, Medicine Hat, and Lethbridge.

This year’s roster only includes Red Deer, Calgary and Lethbridge, so far, although he believes more centres might be added later, if the performers’ schedules allow.

“With (an) expanded cast, this year’s tour is all about building the Alberta improv community, which is one of the most exciting and fastest growing in Canada,” Hoult added.

Tickets for the 8 p.m. show at the Scott Block Theatre, at 4816 50th Ave., are $10 at the door. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

A heavy punch METAL BAND FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH TACKLE WEIGHTY THEMES IN THEIR MUSIC TAIL CREEK MUD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF Proving that celebrities are just like you or me, Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Jason Hook is shopping for pressure washers as his agent connects him to a pre-arranged media call.

“I’m shopping in a hardware store right now — I always forget when I’ve got something like this to do,” said the affable Hook, who performs with his metal band on Sunday, June 29, at the Tail Creek Mud and Music Festival, which runs June 27 to 29 near Alix.

The self-described “clean freak” admitted he and his girlfriend run a robotic Roomba vacuum overnight to keep the rugs in their “gigantic” Las Vegas house free of cat hair from his four felines.

No surprise, then, that Hook would spend an afternoon off seeking a pressure washer to keep his driveway looking brand-spanking-new and clean.

“Right now there are black tire marks on it,” said the 43-year-old, who proceeded to reassure that he’s an excellent multi-tasker and is keen to talk about his next festival foray into Alberta.

“I’m the token Canadian in the band, so it’s always really great to go home.”

Hook grew up in Toronto and developed an early interest in music — not because his mom made him take piano lessons, but because his friend’s mother disapproved of KISS records.

The young friend ended up gifting his contentious KISS albums to Hook, who had his seven-year-old mind blown by the sounds they recreated.

“I was like, ‘Oh my God! What is this? I must do this!’ ” He took up the guitar and later played with various bands, such as No Love Lost. The melodic Toronto rock

Photo by Robert Lawrence/Contributed photo

Metal band Five Finger Death Punch will perform at the Tail Creek Mud and Music Festival on June 29. group that sounded something like Bon Jovi was signed to a record deal in the early 1990s, just before the winds changed and Nirvana and other grunge bands became the next hot thing.

“Our record was shelved,” recalled Hook, who dealt with his disappointment by moving to Los Angeles in 1995, more determined than ever to make it.

He spent the next decade playing with different musicians before meeting and bonding with Jeremy Spencer, who became the drummer for Five Finger Death Punch.

In January 2009, Hook was asked to join Spencer’s heavy metal band to replace former guitarist Darrell Roberts — and the rest has been a thrill ride for the ex-pat Canadian.

“God bless that people actually like our band. There are other bands out there that work equally hard but don’t get the response we do,” said Hook. “I enjoy every minute of it and feel very

lucky.”

Five Finger Death Punch stands apart from many other heavy metal bands because of the weighty themes the group’s songs deal with. For instance, the group’s No. 1 hit Coming Down, from the 2012 American Capitalist album, is about depression and failed expectations.

The song’s music video has a story line about suicide caused by bullying.

Hook is proud to have composed the music for this tune, although its searing lyrics were written by vocalist Ivan Moody. (Hook jokes that he’s tried suggesting where the lyrics should go; “I have ideas, it’s just that (Moody’s) are better.)”

The guitarist also contributed grooves to several songs on the group’s last album, The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell, Volume 2.

Hook said the riffs tend to come to him while he’s noodling.

“You’ll do a chord change and then something sparks ... something will hit me, channel through my brain and filter through my fingers. ...”

The band — also made up of guitarist Zoltan Bathory and bassist Chris Kael — is already sketching out song ideas for a new 2015 album.

“We’ve learned that preparation is key,” said Hook, who still regularly returns to visit family members in Canada — “only I try to avoid the cold season.”

The Tail Creek Mud and Music Festival will also feature Korn, Theory of a Deadman, The Road Hammers, The Glorious Sons, One Bad Son, local groups Oldbury, Diesel May, The Well Witchers and many other bands.

For more information about tickets, location and the festival lineup, visit tailcreek.ca. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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Bovine paintings to be shown in Penhold

BY ADVOCATE STAFF Cows, in all their angular beauty, are the subjects of an art exhibit held — where else? — in a barn.

Local artists Larry Reese and Vivian Bennett have been inspired to create some bovine paintings that will be shown in Penhold on Saturday, June 28.

Their joint exhibit, ’Til the Cows Come Home, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in a wooden barn beside Hwy 2A. It’s located a block south of the Penhold gas station and across from the Family Restaurant (look for signs). Reese, a realistic painter who studied at Red Deer College, said cows have always appealed to him, as an artist, because of their “humourous beauty ... they have all these weird angles, with their hips sticking out, and sometimes these fat bellies.” Bennett also felt the pastoral, nostalgic pull of cows and wanted to depict them in her abstracted, yet representational, style. Reese believes the useful animals are emblematic of the Prairies, and should be praised — especially in light of recent ugly cow-abuse news from B.C. “I think it’s timely that we celebrate cows.” He promises the exhibit of small and large paintings will be an udderly “mooving experience.”

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A joint exhibit by Larry Reese and Vivian Bennett called ’Til the Cows Come Home will be on display in Penhold on Saturday, June 28: Black and White (left) and Mad Cow Sees Red (right).

Kamps performs on Ross Dispute over money, St. Patio next week control could jeopardize planned rebuild of Woody Guthrie home

BY ADVOCATE STAFF

TULSA, Okla. — A dispute over the finances and control of a planned rebuild of folk legend Woody Guthrie’s boyhood home in Oklahoma could put the project in jeopardy.

The spat, an ironic turn considering Guthrie’s songs that railed against greed, began after two Gibson guitars crafted with wood salvaged from the iconic singer’s home in Okemah failed to sell last month on eBay. Profits from Gibson’s donated guitars were to go toward reconstruction of the 1860s-era property, called London House, using piles of lumber rescued from the site when the dilapidated structure was torn down in the late 1970s.

The builders had grand plans for the property: Restoration of the home from its sandstone foundation on up, then construction of a museum to house all things Woody.

They also envisioned picnic areas, gardens and RV parking to accommodate the throngs of tourists and musicians who flock to town of 3,000, about 75 miles east of Oklahoma City, each July for the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival.

It would all cost around $600,000.

The home was to be finished in time for this year’s festival.

The contractor, Dan Riedemann, and the man he hired last year to raise funds for the undertaking, Johnny Buschardt, banked on the guitars to sell fast so they could start building in the spring.

Riedemann and Buschardt hoped each guitar would fetch around six figures and only offered on eBay the first two of the eight made. Buschardt hoped the other six would be snapped

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TV movie to explore the life behind the scenes of Saved By the Bell NEW YORK — Lifetime is going back to the 1990s with a TV movie on the Saturday morning show Saved By the Bell.

The network said Thursday that its film, The Unauthorized Saved By the Bell Story, is being made in Vancouver and will premiere on Labor Day. It will examine the life of young unknown actors in Hollywood trying to maintain the clean image of their characters while growing up amid the temptations of show business.

up by museums or A-list musicians eager to own a piece of Woody history.

When neither guitar sold, the fingerpointing began. Riedemann accused Buschardt of not doing enough to publicize the sale. Buschardt accused Riedemann of being greedy.

Both men insisted they were still attached to the project in interviews this week with The Associated Press.

“When the guitars didn’t sell and the money wasn’t there, that’s when we started going from strained to downright acrimonious,” Buschardt said.

“We’re hoping Dan comes to his senses.”

Buschardt said he was still working with Gibson to auction off the guitars — with the first guitar planned to go on the block in September.

A representative from Gibson, who said in an email that he hadn’t heard of the dispute, did not respond as of Thursday to questions about who has rights to the guitars.

Riedemann disputed Buschardt’s comments and said Buschardt was booted from the project because he “screwed up auctioning off the guitars.”

“Johnny has nothing to do with this thing,” Riedemann said. “When Johnny talks, I don’t think he realizes people are going to hold him to his word. His reality is different.”

News of the dispute has upset Guthrie’s granddaughter, Annie Hays Guthrie, who had praised the plan to rebuild Woody’s boyhood home.

“It’s unfortunate,” Hays Guthrie said. “Maybe we’re not ready for the house right now.”

But she said that won’t stop her or the thousands of other Woody fans from coming to the festival to honour a man revered as one of the best songwriters in American history.

The same person who cast the original series will handle that role for the TV movie.

Dylan Everett of Degrassi: The Next Generation is in line to play the ringleader role of MarkPaul Gosselaar, and “Screech” is being handled by Sam Kindseth of Shameless.

Arcade Fire, Drake, Owen Pallett make the Polaris Music Prize long list TORONTO — Past winners Arcade Fire and Owen Pallett have been named to the long list for this year’s Polaris Music Prize.

The 40 contenders for the annual $30,000 award were announced Thursday at Calgary’s National

Music Centre.

Many other previous Polaris contenders made the cut, including Calgary singer/songwriter Chad VanGaalen, Toronto hip-hop artist Drake, Vancouver-based rapper Shad and Toronto multi-instrumentalist Basia Bulat. First-timers vying for the Polaris include Hamilton singer/ producer Jessy Lanza, Inuk throat singer Tanya Tagaq and Halifax rock duo Cousins. The annual prize is awarded to the best Canadian album of the prior year as selected by a broad swath of journalists, bloggers and broadcasters, without regard for genre or sales.

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Joal Kamps performs in Red Deer next week. single Take My World Apart.

The seasoned performer, who has played at the Big Valley Jamboree and other festivals, looks forward to performing on an outdoor stage for lunchtime crowds in Red Deer.

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Award-winning Rocky Mountain minstrel Joal Kamps will perform his Alberta-inspired music on the Ross Street Patio next week.

The singer/songwriter from Calgary will entertain on the Patio on Tuesday and Thursday, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Kamps released his second album, Heads is East, Tails is West, in April.

It’s full of tunes shaped by the stories, sights and sounds of Alberta’s rich culture, landscape and history.

The folk-pop artist is also delving ever deeper into world music territory — which is understandable.

Before starting his music career, Kamps spent four years travelling the globe, “going wherever the winds would take him.”

Among his “adventures” was sleeping in a car for six weeks during a harsh Canadian winter, walking Italian runways as a model during Men’s Fashion Week, and installing water filters in El Salvador.

His music now defies pigeon-holing as it encompasses upbeat tales of modern life, as well as haunting ballads and searching tunes about finding your way in a troubled world.

Kamps’ first album, Sojourner, won a Western Canadian Music Award and an Independent Music Award for the

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LUANN June 21 1985 — Scientists announce that skeletal remains exhumed in Brazil were those of Nazi war criminal Josef Mengele.

1984 — Parliament passes a bill establishing the Canadian Security Intelligence Service.

CSIS is to replace RCMP in dealing with foreign espionage, terrorism and subversion.

1966 — Renovated birthplace of John McCrae is designated a national historic site. He

is the author of the First World War poem In Flanders Fields.

1957 — John George Diefenbaker is sworn in as prime minister. Ellen Louks Fairclough is sworn in as secretary of state, becoming Canada’s first female cabinet minister.

1939 — Lou Gehrig quits baseball due to illness.

1893 — The Ferris Wheel is introduced at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Il. 1887 — Queen Victoria celebrates her golden jubilee marking 50 years on the throne. She will remain monarch until her death in 1901.

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Widower can’t mention deceased wife’s name Dear Harlan, I’m a recent widower a deep friendship that involved sev—my wife of 30 years passed away five eral discussions about very emotionmonths ago. al, closely-held issues after the relaI’m now dating a woman who’s in- tionship ends? We both agreed I was sisting I not mention my more emotionally vested wife by name, or even refer and the one in love, and she to her as “my wife.” Yet, she elected to end the romanwants to know all about me, tic relationship because my experiences and “where she doesn’t see herself fallI’ve been” her whole life. ing in love with me. But For instance, she forbids she still wants the friendme to say “My wife and I ship. This all went down once lived in Texas,” but this past Wednesday, and it’s OK if I say, “I once lived I’m not comfortable dealin Texas.” How can I forceing with the romantic rejecfully ignore the one woman tion while maintaining the I spent a great portion of friendship we had. I don’t my life with while talking know how to say that withabout that life? What can I out coming off as immature say to convince my date that or resentful about the hurt HARLAN I must talk about experiencI’m dealing with. Help. — COHEN ing life with my wife, whom Still Hurting I lived with for 30 years? — Dear Still Hurting, ImSingle Again mature would be secretly Dear Single, How about tweeting your ex’s darkest, you refer to your wife as “the wom- most intimate secrets under the user an I can’t talk about because I’m dat- name @XSecrets while pretending to ing a woman who is too insecure and be her best friend. Mature would be forces me to avoid saying my deceased admitting that you’re hurt, allowing wife’s name because she’s too afraid yourself to be vulnerable and expressof competing against someone who is ing the truth. It’s hard to hate or attack no longer alive.” That might be a little a man who is willing to be vulnerable wordy, but it says it all. For someone and speak the truth. Tell her that it’s to expect you to wipe out all reference, just too painful for you to be friends memory and mention of someone who with her at this point in your life. is a central part of your identity isn’t There might be a time in the future, equipped to date a man who has loved but for now, you need to regain a sense another woman for 30 years. This isn’t of self and independence. Explain that about your wife — rather, it’s about having her in your life keeps you lookthis woman’s fears and insecurities. ing in the past —and that’s not you Remind her that you’re a loving, loy- want for your future. Call it self-care. If al, committed, monogamous man who she gets upset, hateful or resentful, apspent 30 years with one woman. Your preciate that it’s because she doesn’t wife is part of you and will always be want to lose you. But she knows how to part of you. If she can’t handle this get you back— she can date you. part of you, she can’t date you. Then, Dear Harlan, Lately, I’ve been feelfind a hot widow and enjoy life without ing discouraged with dating, and I censorship. need help. I’m 19 and have struggled Dear Harlan, How do I maintain with depression. It started after a guy

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I really liked during my senior year of high school rejected me. I went to therapy and did my work. After I overcame my depression, I made an online dating profile for the heck of it. For the first time, I met a guy who seemed really wonderful, caring and genuine.

Then I found out he was seeing his exgirlfriend behind my back. He chose to be with her. Since that happened back in October, I went on a really awful/ awkward date with a guy, and that is about it! I feel frustrated with dating.

All of my friends are in relationships.

I know I need to feel content being single, but I can’t help wanting a relationship too! Everything else in my life has fallen into place. I do well in school, I have a good job, I have wonderful friends and family, and I have dreams and goals for the future. But this one aspect of my life is a real struggle for me. Please help. I need your honest advice! — Discouraged Dear Discouraged, Welcome to my

world. One girl told me I was too fat to date. Another dumped me because she no longer loved me. Too many to count ignored my emails sent through online dating sites. Even as a married man, my wife doesn’t always give me what I want when I want it. I’ve learned to tolerate rejection. Rejection is not about you or me — it’s about living life and taking risks. See, in between the rejections I found joy, passion and the love of my life. You’re just new to this dating thing — it gets better. Focus more on having experiences and less on the rejection. Date more. Have experiences. If the depression continues, talk to your therapist. As for these friends who are in relationships, simply being in a relationship doesn’t mean it’s a good, happy or loving relationship.

Write Harlan at harlan@helpmeharlan.com or visit online: www.helpmeharlan.com. All letters submitted become property of the author.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Reporting to the Board of the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation, the Executive Director is responsible for developing and advancing fundraising events by appropriately engaging the community, donors, volunteers and AHS staff and physicians. A catalyst enabling citizens to meaningfully contribute to health care in their community, the Executive Director (ED) strategically leads the Health Foundation to achieve its goals.

As the face of the Foundation, the Executive Director is responsible to provide leadership and sound operations management to a team of ten and a variety of volunteers. S/he will also promote the Foundation and build relationships with stakeholders, community members, AHS and partner organizations. The ED provides leadership to the foundation, planning broad strategies for fundraising and development in our community.

The incumbent will have a background and qualifications in business or commerce and at least 10 years relevant experience with more than five years in a management role.

Certification as an accredited Canadian Fundraising Executive (CFRE) is considered an asset. A strong business background will help you achieve operational success of the Foundation through administering appropriate and efficient programs and strong fiscal management. You are seen as a leader and valued contributor in the community.

Looking for a change of pace?

Perhaps a more peaceful location to raise your family?

Look what we can offer in the Town of Virden!

This is a very exciting time to be part of the Tundra team as we continue to grow. We are currently requiring the following positions located in Virden, Manitoba (must be willing to relocate):

Field Operators – II and III QA/QC Integrity Technologist Facilities Engineer/Technologist Visit our website for specific position details.

About Tundra Oil & Gas Partnership Tundra Oil & Gas Limited is a whollyowned subsidiary of James Richardson & Sons Limited, a private, familyowned company established in 1857 with operations in agriculture, food processing, financial services, property management and energy exploration.

Tundra’s corporate head office is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where we commenced operations in 1980. Our field office in Virden, Manitoba oversees the operation of 2,000 wells while our office in Calgary, Alberta provides our geological, geophysical and reservoir engineering support. The Tundra family of companies also includes Red Beds Resources Limited and Tundra Energy Marketing Limited. To learn more about us, we invite you to visit: www.tundraoilandgas.com

A comprehensive compensation package awaits the successful candidate, which includes a competitive base salary, benefits, and a company matching Group RRSP plan. Interested candidates are invited to apply in confidence via our website www.tundraoilandgas.com by June 30, 2014.

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Reply to: Info@futuresrpi.com or call Brenda Rebman at 403-391-1955 for more information

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Exploring for Tomorrow Investing for Growth Petroleum Engineering (Frac/Well Services/Workover)

TAQA North Ltd., a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company is ranked among the top 15 largest oil and gas producers in Canada. The TAQA North head office is located in Calgary, with field operations in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming that deliver production of approximately 88,000 barrels of oil equivalent/day.

Cairn India is one of the largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies in India with a market capitalization ofUS$ 11 billion. Adjudged as the fastest-growing energy company in the world for 2012 & 2013 as per the Platts Top 250 Global Energy Company Ran kings, Cairn India is the perfect choice to charge up-your career. Cairn India operates close to 30% of India’s domestic crude oil production. Through its affiliates, Cairn India has been operating for close to two decades playing an active role in developing India’s oil and gas resources.

We are committed to driving a safety culture and to acting as a socially responsible player in the communities in which we operate.

The Opportunity:

FIELD OPERATOR – CONTRACT OR PERMANENT

Frontier is an international oil & gas resource company, established in 1999 and specialising in engineering & technical recruitment, across all oil & gas disciplines, for major operators and independent oil companies.

Location: O’Chiese/Rocky Mountain House Reporting to the Area Foreman, the Field Operator will be the onsite operator of the Field Equipment. The primary focus of this position is to oversee the day to day operation, inspection, maintenance, alteration and repair of the field equipment. In addition, maintaining accurate records and submissions of all necessary documents and reports, in relation to the Field Equipment. The candidate must be self-motivated, have good mechanical skills as well have good computer skills for day to day work requirements.

Frontier has been working closely with Cairn India to provide staff and contract personnel and has been appointed to source multiple positions within the Cairn Petroleum Engineering I Well Services Group.

As a part of this challenging role you will specifically be responsible for:

The three main positions specified above have been identified as immediate requirements. The successful candidate will have significant experience in these positions and be experienced in:

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Responsible for all aspects of safety and regulatory compliance with your designated work area Perform safety responsibilities such as hazard assessments equipment lock out Ensure optimization of wells, runtimes and production Coordinate outside services and provide direction Ensure proper permits are obtained Use personal protection equipment required to meet all current regulatory standards and the Corporation’s Health and Safety policies • Oversee the timely notification of the following; • breakdowns or defects in the Field Equipment requiring replacement or repair • unsafe conditions or any security issues • accidents and incidents affecting health or safety that may result in personal injury • incidents resulting in impairment of the environment • incidents of losses to the Field Equipment • Ensure the necessity for the protection of life, health, property and the environment in the event of fire, flood, storm, explosion, serious accident or any emergency • Obtain written approval by the Foreman prior to conducting any operations relating to the Field Equipment that are beyond the scope of day to day maintenance and operating activities, including without limitation, any non-routine maintenance, repairs and alterations.

This would include, any modifications, expansions, deletions or additions to existing facilities, the removal of existing facilities or the installation of new facilities

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Working in an international environment on rig sites and rig-less locations Managing controctors and Service Providers Good command of the English language

The positions are open to both ex-pats and Indian National personnel and will be based in a number of locations in India, majority of which will be on land location in Rajasthan. This is being offered on a 1-year renewable contract, equal rotation basis with very competitive rates.

Further details will be available to applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria for this role.

To apply for this position please submit your 0/, in Word format, accompanied with your notice period and rate/salary expectation via the Frontier website. http:llwww.frontierinternational.co/

The Successful Candidate will possess:

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• Preference will be given to candidates with direct field experience and a working knowledge of regulatory requirements for the Oil & Gas industry

We welcome interested candidates to apply to:

Workover Supervisors Well Services Supervisors (Coil Tubing/Slick Line/Eline/SWT/HRP) Frac Supervisors

NOTES: We will only reply to candidates who meet the requirements as mentioned above, therefore if you have not heard from us within 7 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.

For Additional Information visit www.frontierinternational.co

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Tundra Oil & Gas Limited is Manitoba’s largest oil producer, currently exceeding 25,000 barrels of light, sweet crude per day. Our oil and gas exploration company operates over 95% of our production, with core properties located within the Williston Basin in southwestern Manitoba and southeastern Saskatchewan.

Challenge yourself with a career which truly gives back to the community!

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The Town of Virden consists of approximately 3,500 people with an additional 12,000 people within a 30 mile radius and is growing. Located on the #1 highway 45 minutes west of Brandon, Manitoba, Virden has a lot to offer: a 1200 seat recreational facility which boasts a Junior A hockey team, MRCA Virden Indoor Rodeo and professional skaters, a swimming pool, hotels, grocery stores, clothing stores, car dealerships and much, much more.

LIFESTYLE HOROSCOPES with friends more. This will be just what you need in order to move yourself towards your wishes. Share your visions and thoughts with others, it will increase your personal confidence now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Today will be an absolutely fabulous day for your career and your public life. Take every opportunity to socialize and network, it will pay for itself in the long run. Others will see your point of view today and this will create greater harmony for you within your career.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your perspective on life is taking a turn towards the more positive now. Those at a distance seem keen on interacting in a friendly way and encouraging you on towards your professional ambitions. Watch for Freudian slips while networking, but a wonderful day will be had!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Group efforts today will pay off big time! Your social life will improve and this will mark a turning point for you. Share your vision of your future with those close to you. Understand that your emotions will play a part of taking your forward as well!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your perspective on life will take a step up in the positive direction today. Perhaps it is because you will be travelling soon, or simply, others in your life that you are interacting with today have an unbelievably positive outlook and it is rubbing off on you! The day will be great!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There is a great opportunity for you to learn more about your health and daily life that will increase your longevity and decrease your fears. Perhaps you have recently read about that cure of a certain ailment.

You are seeing those benefits today!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you are single, then go

SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014 projects. If you are a mother, this year will be wonderfully brilliant with regards to your children. Major positive steps are promised with their development due to the value you possesses and instill in them.

This will be a reflective year, cherish it!

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your focus today is on financial security and the comforts it provides. There will be a push from family members to get you to show more passion towards your work and career.

Listen to them now, they are offering you some true insight with improving that area of life.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You are feeling good today.

Siblings will encourage you to learn more to improve on yourself now. This could have to do with your work, daily life, and health. Take their advice as it will help you see the world from an entirely different perspective.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You will be motivated to keep a serene state of mind. There will be some intense moments created by fears, or fears of losing close bonded relationships, that might have you acting out.

Others will not see those insecurities, but there in an emphasis on a subconscious level.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Today will offer you strong motivation to get your dreams off the ground. First, others in your life are offering you some great advice — take it! Secondly, everything will fall into place if you are keen on working compassionately with others now.

Trust your intuition today!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Today, there will be a definite focus on your career and how you come across to the public.

Surprising enough, those who you thought were not on your side will be compassionate towards you today. There could be intense interactions, but it will help you become more driven now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Romantic interests will pro-

Prenups can be helpful for some situations Other than that, however, it is your choice whether or not to attend.

When the festivities are over, please say nothing more about it. Your work re-

lationship does not need to be affected by her poor manners outside of the office.

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family. Follow what your values and morals are telling you to do, it won’t fail!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will be motivated towards fun and frivolous activities. Others in your life, siblings or relationships and work colleagues, will have something different in mind. They want you to get passionate about life again, so they provoke an emotionally reaction from you now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today you will be focused on family and home life. Security and peace and comfort will be on the agenda, and you should be feeling great by the support you are receiving from those around you. They will help you re-ignite that passion inside of you for life!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Communications will go over especially well today. You will feel keenly aware of what others want you to express and will be willing and able to deliver it without hesitation. This will in turn get you passionate about your goals and dreams.

Move forward, the time is now!

Larisa Maira Ozolins is an internationally syndicated astrologer and columnist.

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Please forward a resume quoting the appropriate competition number by the closing dates indicated on our website.

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Dear Annie: I am a 61-year-old woman. I am retired, and I live off of my investments, which generate enough income for me to live comfortably. I have paid off my mortgage on the home in which I’ve lived for 30 years.

I’ve known “Joseph” for 25 years, but we have only begun dating in the past six months. Despite having a high-paying job, Joseph has only a quarter of the assets that I have. He is talking marriage, but I’m afraid if we later divorce and divide our combined assets, I would no longer be able to afford to stay in my house. I love Joseph, but I worry about this.

He let his ex-wife handle all of their finances and, as a result, has little in the way of retirement savings.

He also still works in a job where he can stay for many more years ,whereas, if we divorce, I’d have trouble finding a job that would pay enough to live decently. What do you think of a prenuptial agreement in our case? — Wedding Jitters Dear Wedding: We are in favor of prenups whenever one party enters a marriage with substantially more assets than the other. It is particularly important later in life when a financial setback is more difficult to recoup.

There are various ways to handle this, so we suggest you speak to an attorney with experience in this area.

Dear Annie: A co-worker of mine sent a wedding “Save the Date” card addressed only to me. I’ve been married for eight years. When the invitation came, my name was the only one on the envelope, and the response card was already filled out, marked for one person attending. Obviously, my husband is not invited. After speaking to a few other co-workers, I realized I was not the only one. All of the other invitations were the same: no spouses. My husband has decided it is too awkward for him to attend this wedding. The consensus among my co-workers is that this is quite rude, and a lot of people’s feelings have been hurt. The bride is only 24.

She’s been here a year, and I have to continue working with her. I’m not sure how to proceed. What should I do?

— Minus One Dear Minus: It is rude to invite half of an established couple to a wedding. But let’s be generous and assume your co-worker doesn’t know any better. She undoubtedly figures that co-workers are in a separate category and she doesn’t need to include their spouses. One of you might inform her that she is incorrect and has unintentionally created some ill-will.

voke you into greater thought on your current circumstances.

Friends will offer you a great opportunity — take it and listen to their advice. They will prove to be a strong support for you and will offer you the help you need to more towards the future!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your focus will be on your security and joint finances today.

Interactions with your family might become emotionally intense as the topic of money is on the agenda. You will be asked to become more passionate about starting a home life, but be keen to know they have your back!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will be focused on the security and peace found within the significant relationship you have. They are truly supportive and compassionate with helping you achieve your deepest wishes. Do not get defensive today, they are offering you some great advice!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): The day will start off with a focus on your health, work and daily life. As the day progresses, you will see that there might be a need for you to spend more time with your

Health and Safety Coordinator (Permanent Part-Time position .5) Operations and Planning Services Located in the heart of Central Alberta midway between Calgary and Edmonton, Lacombe is a unique community of 12,000 rich with history and culture, while at the same time experiencing new and exciting economic prosperity and growth.

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The Opportunity: The City of Lacombe has an opening for a halftime, permanent part-time Health and Safety Coordinator. The Health and Safety Coordinator provides subject matter expertise, coordination, coaching and resources to City leaders and staff to ensure a city-wide, safe work environment.

This position also manages the City’s Risk Management, Insurance and Claims programs.

The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be results-oriented and a selfstarter, with excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, strong organizational skills, an ability to build trust, motivate and promote safety awareness to staff across all levels of the organization. The vision for the role is to influence and create a culture of commitment and personal accountability around safety practices amongst all staff.

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• Able to identify, assess and prioritize and manage risks • Strong written / oral communication and interpersonal skills • Excellent computer skills • an equivalent combination of education and experience Salary Range: $25.34 - $32.29 per hour plus the City has an excellent benefits package If you see yourself excelling in this role please forward your resume on or before June 28, 2014 to:

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Human Resources City of Lacombe 5432—56th Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9 Email: humanresources@lacombe.ca Website: www.lacombe.ca The successful candidate must provide an acceptable criminal record check and driver’s abstract. All candidates are thanked for their interest, and advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Saturday, June 21 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Lana Del Rey, 27; Prince Williams, 31; Juliette Lewis, 40 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Today will welcome in the Summer solstice. It is the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. This is wonderful news because today’s astrological climate is superb for interacting with others and it promises to be very optimistic.

Go out and socialize with others now, it will be easy for you to get your point of view and emotions across to others. Enjoy the day, it will be excellent and it is well deserved!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, then this year promises to be one to remember. Your wildest dreams can come true and you will feel extremely optimistic throughout the year. Trust your intuition explicitly and it will turn out to be spot on. Listen to your dreams waking and sleeping — they are both guiding you towards solid financial increases. Go out and network and socialize with friends!

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Conversations with those within your home and with family will be extremely supportive and optimistic today. Thinking positively will get you everywhere. Go out and socialize within your neighbourhood and share your personal point of view, it will be well received.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Communicating with compassion will bring joy to yourself and everyone you meet today.

The activities and focus on your local environment will increase and there will seem to be more and more people to communicate with now. Positive thinking will rule the day.

Enjoy!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Expect some increases in finances! Expansion and optimism will lead you to hang out

out and meet your potential significant relationship. You will be extremely well received today. Speak up about your views and personal philosophy on life. Others will be intrigued by your words and this will lead to beautiful relations!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There will be more interactions with family members today and also lots of activities within the home. Today will be one of those optimistic days when you will just carry a smile on your face the entire day.

Today will be a very enjoyable and easy day. Enjoy!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will find it very easy to express yourself today. Allow for creative projects to be expressed and shared with others. Your views and perspectives will be received very well.

Take into account that your views might need changes, but enjoy the expression.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): This is one of those lucky days whereby you will be given respect for your personal point of view and vision. Even financial benefits will come around for your creative talents and projects. There is a great opportunity to finally get your point across to family as well!

Sunday, June 22 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Meryl Streep, 64; Cyndi Lauper, 60; Kevin Aviance, 45 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: We will be motivated to find security and peace now. Today will prove to be emotionally intense. Life is simply asking you to lift the bar a bit. Become more passionate and incorporate that passion into all areas of life. Others will be sympathetic and compassionate now, and contacts with them will provide you with opportunities to improve and move towards the life you want!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, this year will promise to be financially prosperous if you focus on reviewing and rethinking old creative

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A chance meeting with a retail furniture and kitchen design expert helped create this traditional looking kitchen, from the bland look it had, bottom.

Our cottage kitchen Feast your eyes upon the highway and headed for Togloomy cook zone from which ronto, stopping halfway at B8’s our excited ambition boiled.

Smokehouse Deli, Oro (near Had the kitchen been sal- Barrie.) which we’d heard provageable, we’d have consid- duce the best hot beef sandered a paint job — and new wiches this side of Boston. counters. But the floor was And it was there the coincibuckled and the orange pine dences started to roll. cabinetry so gappy, Settling our bill it had become little after a particularmore than hangout ly tasty lunch, we for partying mice spotted a vintage colonies.

Mercedes parked We’ll be honfurther down the est — from a design plaza. As aficionaperspective (ours dos of German mocertainly), too much toring (we drive a wood is less than 1968 280, which we ideal. Our weekend picked up in Arizoretreat is a timna and shipped to ber cabin and with Toronto) we dashed pine cupboards to photograph the COLIN & set against lumber four-wheeled beauJUSTIN logs (not to mention ty. the battered oak And then he apfloor), the resultant peared. Like Elvis woody woes were Presley reincarnatsomewhat overpowering. Less, ed (jet black hair slicked into frankly, is generally more. a perfect quiff and sporting a It’s fair to report we had big jaunty Hawaiian shirt) cue the plans for the little space. We utterly charming Bruce Bateknew we wanted modern con- man, owner, it transpires, of veniences, but we recognized the whole plaza. that a state-of-the-art kitchen “If you like the Merc,” he with high gloss and sparkle enthused, “you’ll love my car wouldn’t sit well within our showroom. Come see.” forest bolt hole.

Doing precisely as we were All things considered, this told, we turned on our heels seemed the perfect opportu- and entered Cool Rides, a verinity to roll out a spot of tradi- table vehicular heaven. Bruce, tional styling. we learned, is also a respected Excited by our plans, we classic car consigner and his visited several manufactur- inventory is staggering. ers but none could deliver on From vintage Ford pickups budget and within our strict to Studebakers, they’re all 10-week timeframe. there, meticulously arranged Frustrated, we hit the and detailed.

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So where are we going with this story? And what does it have to do with kitchen planning? Well, rather a lot, actually.

“How d’you find us?” asked Bruce, as we stared, slack jawed, at the gleaming inventory.

“The plaza sarnies. They’re the stuff of folklore, so we decided to give them a go.”

Bruce smiled: “Glad you liked ’em, they’re my pride and joy.”

Then — almost in unison — us: “Cars and subs, that’s quiet a mix.”

Bruce: “Both ventures are a fun adjunct to my main business.”

Us: “Which is?”

Bruce: “Furniture retail.

Oh, and kitchen design.”

Well, you could have knocked us down with a feather.

A few moments later, just next door to the car showroom, we walked into Bateman’s Furniture (www.batemanfurniture.ca) and marvelled at a huge collection of case goods and tables, much of which is designed — and manufactured — on site.

We were more than impressed.

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How to get a handle on style for doors Dear Debbie: Do you pulls in Baltic Brown have a quick fix for up- and Bianca Carrara suit dating doors without re- a classic or modern cabiplacing them? You ad- net door. vise switching door pulls Stone is on trend as and handles in your col- a building and decoratumns. Do all ing material, interior door and makes an knobs have impact when to match? — used in unexFrank pected placDear Frank: es.

This is a good The stone question — door handles we don’t often shown here think about are from doorknobs Haute Deco, as part of the mail order decorating www.doorprocess, but knobshop. they can be a com. Dubbed major design the haute element in couture of DEBBIE your home if doorknobs, TRAVIS you so choose. this U.K. comThere’s a huge pany ups the choice of door ante on archiknobs availtectural deable. tail for doors.

First look They have at the finish you would created three look-alike like. Knobs and handles stone finishes that replido not have to match cate porous lava pumice, other hardware in your honey-toned sandstone kitchen and can be an and a pale-grey limeinexpensive way of re- stone. styling without the cost Interior door handles of new cabinets. generally match, but enIt’s not always easy to try/exit doors stand alone find knobs that are spe- and may be the perfect cial. place to add some fresh Check out your local style and drama. home or hardware store Dear Debbie: I am and ask if they have cat- working out a colour palalogues of the great va- ette for our family room riety that are available. and love turquoise as There’s a good source on an accent colour. Is this line for cabinet handles a good choice for year at www.hardware-online- round? store.com.

I want this room to be The birdcage handle inviting and youthful for is a cabinet door pull our growing family. — with a filigreed shape, Estella stunning in brass.

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so many different tones of turquoise and mixed together they look fabulous.

Paint your walls in a modern sand or taupe tone. Choose comfy furniture with padded seating and pillows.

Look for upholstery fabric and readymade cushions with turquoise as a major colourway.

Mix different shades of turquoise to build texture and dimension to the overall look.

You can also decide on a very neutral palette for walls and furniture, then add a splash with an area carpet, a few lampshades and a throw.

Other colours that mix well with turquoise are lime green, yellow and purple.

This room will work year round, and is easy care for a rambunctious family.

Dear Debbie: Our kitchen has a built-in wall oven and the wall is red bricks. After 10 years, there are heat and smoke marks around the oven and we would like to know how best to clean the brick. Thank you.— Nadine Dear Nadine: This is

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Thereafter, Bruce ushered us into his kitchenmanufacturing workshop where our interest really piqued. Wow! Bruce’s son Brandon, we discovered, along with a cast of master craftsmen, builds the cabinetry to the specification and layout that his dad’s partner Eve hand draws.

Hey, classic draughting skills, family values, handbuilt cabinetry, hot beef sandwiches and classic Mercedes. In Bruceville (for it was that we renamed the plaza), we felt we’d died and gone to heaven.

Just one week later, we were back at the cottage with Batemans senior and junior, at which point the perfect client/manufacturer relationship developed.

Soon, terms were agreed, colour decided upon, drawings approved (hand penned on graph paper by Eve) and plans underway.

To kick things off, we opted for a walk around island, lit from above with huge nickel plated pendants from Casa Life, and creamy Caesarstone installed by The House Of Granite (www.thehouseofgranite.com).

A statement faucet, from Blanco, elicits a professional feel while a whisper quiet dishwasher by AEG (www.aeg-appliances.ca) assures negligible noise bleed into the connecting living room, a space we’ll reveal, in these pages, next week.

All things considered, however, a good kitchen is only as good as its appliances. To this end, we specified a 24î Liebherr Bio Fresh Refrigerator and matching freezer (www.liebherr-appliances.com) from Euro Line Appliances, integrated into solid wood (no MDF or plyboard here) grey painted, Brandon assembled, cabinetry.

The appliances have proved wonderful; not only are they manufactured ‘panel ready’ for doors to be attached (invisibility rules in our world) they’re like Dr. Who’s Tardis with almost never ending space for food storage and freezing.

The AEG stove and hob, too, have already proved a boon to our culinary prowess. As lads who fought it out on Celebrity Masterchef a couple of years past, we needed to be well appointed. Everything, as you can clearly see, is designed with Euro ‘integration’ at the forefront of our logic and, to this day, it never disappoints.

The project finally complete, we’re utterly thrilled. If the kitchen is indeed the heart of the home, then ours — which had previously flat lined — has been brought back, kicking and screaming, from the dead.

The dinner party stories of its realization (pursuit of hot beef, vintage cars and a pinch of Elvis Presley) are simply the fluff; our dream, brought skillfully to life by the Bateman dynasty, is the real meat in our designer sandwich.

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Good house should thrill, energize WHAT HOME IMPROVEMENT IS REALLY ABOUT: THE LEGACY PERSPECTIVE For those of us who love to build, renovate and improve our homes, success should be about more than just gaining a reliable place of shelter.

A good house should also thrill and energize the people who live in our homes now, as well as those who come along after we’re gone.

I call this ‘the legacy perspective,’ and there are three ways you can get intentional about making it happen in your home and life.

Leave your mark Everything you create in life is only half the story.

The other half is you.

That’s why great homes always bear the mark of the maker.

I first discovered this principle as a boy, when my grandfather entrusted me with a small metal stamp.

It was owned by his father — my great-grandfather — a cabinetmaker who came to Canada from England in 1902.

All his chisels and planes bear the same small impression on the wooden handles made by this stamp: R Maxwell. His surviving woodwork still carries this same mark, too.

STEVE I keep the stamp in a drawMAXWELL er in my workshop and use it wherever I can.

Good craftsmanship is a kind of time machine that lets others look back and see what we’ve done.

That’s why it makes sense to leave your mark in some way.

Write a note on the back of a piece of trim you install, carve your initials and the date into the back of a cabinet you build, or keep a dated journal book about your life and work with your home.

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Above: Stone and timber on full display indoors is one way you can make a home unique.

Below: Traditional, full-thickness stonework is rarely used in new construction, but it could still be part of more higher end homes or owner-builder projects.

Pursue outrageous quality Whenever I build something, I mean it to be a statement against a sad reality of our world. The common idea that it’s OK if cheap, throwaway home renovations only last five or 10 years steals too much joy.

It’s a shame that so many home features deliver short-lived, superficial beauty.

That’s why I rail against the trend of home improvement novelty with outrageous acts of craftsmanship whenever I can afford to create them.

Have you ever thought of giving this a try?

If you came to my place for a visit, I’d show you free-standing, solid wood wardrobes made with fully finished backs because that’s more honest than an ugly, pressboard back.

Honesty is also why I’ve learned to carved cabinet details and why I love to build traditional stonework.

Some people might consider my timber frame clothesline post a silly waste of time, but why wouldn’t anyone not want to invest in something that gives you a thrill every time you see and use it?

What is home improvement really about?

Why do you want to improve your home?

I suspect what drives you is far deeper than you realize.

There’s always something bigger behind everything we do.

Some of us were born to be makers, and I’ve come to realize that the force that drives us is a deep, inner longing for a version of the world as it should be, not as it is.

It’s a longing towards the ultimate source of beauty, peace and permanence.

While our world is rarely as beautiful as it should be, far less peaceful that it might be, and disappointingly impermanent in so many ways, I don’t believe this is what we were made for.

The urge to make beauty happen in our homes is one small way we can bring our corner of the world a little closer to a place where beauty, peace and per-

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I don’t suppose my personal efforts will do much good in the larger scheme of things, but I’m going to do it anyway.

Have I convinced you of anything here?

I hope so.

Let me know.

Steve Maxwell homesteads on Manitoulin Island.

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BICKFORD With heartfelt sadness we regret to announce that Glen Allen Bickford passed away peacefully on June 20, 2014 at the Red Deer Hospital. He was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon on October 20, 1925.

At a very young age he moved back to the Red Deer area and farmed his whole life. Glen’s greatest joys were his family, grandchildren, and farming. He is survived by his wife, Helen; son, Allen (Jan); grandchildren, Hayley, Breanne, and J’lyn. He is also survived by his brother, Ken (Pat); and many extended family members. He is predeceased by grandsons, Justin and Teron; sisters, Betty and Fay; brothers, Aubrey (Earl) and Thomas. A Memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. at Crossroads Church Chapel, Red Deer, Alberta. If friends so desire, please make donations to STARS Air Ambulance.

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FLORES - AQUINO Delfin and Susan Aquino of Red Deer, AB, and Manila, Philippines, are beguiled to announce the engagement of their saccharine daughter, Michelle, to John Michael Flores, son of Ricky and Evelyn Flores of Red Deer, AB. and Philippines. Looking forward for their wedding at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Jun 28, 2014. Reception will be held at Sheraton Hotel.

HENRY Betty July 15, 1922 - June 14, 2014 Betty Henry passed away at Michener Extendicare on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the age of 91 years, just one month before her 92nd birthday. It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved beautiful mother. Mom had a smile that would light up a room.

Betty was born on July 15, 1922 in Grafton, Yorkshire, England to parents William and Elizabeth Johnson. She grew up on a small farm in rural England. When she was 18 years old she served with the ATS during WWII and there she met her future husband Thurman, whom she married in 1945. She arrived in Canada as a war bride. And thus began her lifelong role as a devoted wife and stay at home mother, raising five children with her hubby. Due to health problems she resided at Valley Park Manor Nursing Home from 2002 until its closing in 2010, after which Betty moved to Extendicare.

The family wants to thank all the caring staff that had looked after mom throughout the years. Special thanks to Irene and Devina for their extra TLC. We love you mom and you will be forever in our hearts. She was predeceased by her husband, Thurman in 2006, after 61 years of marriage. She is survived and lovingly remembered by daughters; Margaret Henry of Halifax, NS, Bert (Larry) Filipek of Fuitvale, BC, Wendy Henry (Len) of Red Deer, AB; sons Bill (Lou) of Delburne, AB and Gene (Joyce) of Red Deer, AB; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service honouring Betty will be held in the Auditorium of Michener Extendicare, 12 Michener Boulevard, Red Deer, AB on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made directly to Mom’s charity of choice, the Na-ture Conservancy of Canada, http://www.natureconservancy.ca.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family and additional content can be found by visiting www.reddeerfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to RED DEER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer.

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SIMPSON Stanley Cheyene Simpson, 82, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014 at Red Deer Regional Hospital with family at his side. He was born and raised in southern Manitoba and eventually made his way to Alberta where he worked for Royalite Oil in Calgary, Edmonton and Grande Prairie.

On a blind date at a Royalite party, Stan met wife Lois and their romance led to marriage in 1956. They moved to Fort Frances, Ontario for five years but returned to Alberta and settled in Red Deer where Stan entered a partnership with Jack Stephen and Lloyd Gillette managing One Hour Martinizing Dry Cleaners.

Stan was an early and very active member of the Optimist Club of Red Deer contributing to the development of his community.

Stan leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Lois (Gillette) Simpson; son Bernie (Julie) and children Paul, Kelly and Joshua; daughter Wendy (Geoff) Parker and children Benjamin and Riley; and three sisters Bunnie Widney, Elsie Chapman and Shirley Keats. He was predeceased by brothers Frank and Ray Simpson. An avid chef, golfer and fisherman, Stan shared his love of each with his children and grandchildren. He was a member of the Red Deer Golf and Country Club for over 30 years. Stan relished time with his family, especially during many wonderful holidays at home and in sunny places. He derived great pleasure from the hours he and loved ones spent planting and harvesting both vegetables and trees at the family farm in Bergen.

Stan was a true family man in every sense of the word and was immensely proud of his children’s and grandchildren’s accomplishments.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Red Deer Hospice Society, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Calgary, or a charity of your choice.

Condolences can be sent to wgparker@shaw.ca. Friends and family, please join us for an afternoon of celebration at Red Deer Golf and Country Club on Saturday, June 28th, 2014, between 2 and 5 p.m.

There will be a short program followed by refreshments and time to gather and share warm memories of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.

THIEL Gisela R. March 29, 1929, Berlin, Germany June 11, 2014, Invermere, B.C. Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away at Ivy House on June 11, 2014.

She is survived by her husband, Helmut; daughter, Marlies Booth (Lynn); sons, Michael and Andre Thiel; seven grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. Gisela came to Canada in 1954 and made her home in Red Deer, AB. until 1993 when she and Helmut retired to the Columbia Valley. They enjoyed many happy years with friends until ill health required a move to Columbia Garden Village.

The family wishes to thank Doctors Maytham and Louw and the staff of Columbia Garden Village and Ivy House for their care and kindness. A memorial gathering will take place on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club.

If desired, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association are appreciated.

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ZACHARIAS Daniel April 13, 1954 - June 11, 2014 It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that we have to announce the sudden accidental passing of Daniel Zacharias, beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

Dan is survived by his wife Sheryl nee Fraser of Red Deer, AB.; also two sons, the oldest, Troy (Michelle), and their children Pyper, London, Justice and Jersey; the youngest, Chad (Leah), and their two daughters Lillian and Teagan. His father Werner Zacharias; mother Elsie (deceased); siblings, Telita (Peter) Janzen and their five children, Deloris (Lynden Wilms and their three children, Gorden (Susan) and their four children and Lorine (Larry) Hooge and their two children. Dan will be dearly missed. Everyone who was lucky enough to have been a part of his life, whether it was family or friends, was able to see a man who was always there for them, anytime, or any place, for anything. We were all so lucky to have Dan as a part of our lives for as long as we did. A local service to honour Dan’s life and memory will be held on Wednesday June 25, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at CrossRoads Church in Red Deer, AB. Condolences to the family can be made by visiting www.shanidarfuneralservices.com

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WIDOWED lady, early 70’s would like to meet a gentleman to go for walks, and companionship. Reply to Box 1090, c/o RED DEER ADVOCATE, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

Come help KEN AND EILEEN TIGHE Celebrate their 60 ANNIVERSARY ON June 21 @ The Golden Circle 4820 47A Ave. Open House 1 - 4 pm No Gifts Please

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P/T F. caregiver wanted for F quad. Must be reliable and have own vehicle.

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BUSY CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP REQUIRES EXPERIENCED

Warranty Administrator Reply to Box 1091, c/o RED DEER ADVOCATE, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9 Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

Computer Personnel

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Personals

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Companions

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Chatters Canada has an immediate opening in our Corporate Office for a

P/T IT Support Tech

Graduations

Over 2,000,000 hours St. John Ambulance volunteers provide Canadians with more than 2 million hours of community service each year.

The staff at Retire First would like to congratulate JUNE DAVID on her retirement.

Thanks to June for all the excellent years of dedicated service helping others reach their retirement goals.

We will miss her “RAW” energy.

We all wish you nothing but the best.

KAITLYN SUTLEY Congratulations Kaitlyn on graduating with honors as well as being chosen Valedictorian for the graduating class of 2014 at Koinonia Christian School.

Love Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa and all of your family

(0.5 position with potential to lead to full-time).

Key Responsibilities: • Provide remote IT support to staff in our chain of over 100 retail stores across Canada.

• Onsite support to our corporate office including network equipment (workstations, servers, routers, switches, printers, warehouse management systems etc.), corporate backups (on and offsite) and various software products such MS Office, Simply Accounting etc..

• Some travel, within Canada, to complete IT setup at store locations may be required Qualifications: • Candidate must have a Computer Systems Technology diploma or equivalent in experience • Excellent customer service, communication & organizational skills required • Team player; willingness to adhere to company policies & procedures Remuneration: Based on experience and education.

Excellent benefits package, competitive wage, perks.

Graduations

WEBSTER Mom, Dad and all the family would like to congratulate Baylee for completing her Medical Degree from U of A.

Apply in confidence to careersit@chatters.ca or fax resume to 1-888-409-0483, clearly identifying the position you are applying for. Only those suited for the position will be contacted, no phone calls please.

F/T E-Commerce /graphic design position person wanted to join our growing dynamic team in Red Deer. Benefits and competitive wages. Send resume with portfolio and salary expectation to careers@buyairsoft.ca

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Stettler & Weekender for Wed.July 2 & Fri. July 4 Deadline is Thurs. June 26 @ Noon

****REQUIRED IMMED*** CJ-CSM Inspection Ltd. Is Vac Truck Operator / presently accepting Swamper and Oilfield applications for Tubing Painter in the Bentley Inspector. Salary will Area. Must have up to date commensurate experience. tickets and a good driving Applicants will be record. Please email rerequested to provide a sume and tickets to copy of their driving tayriver1@hotmail.com or abstract as well as a fax to (403)748-3036 criminal record check from their local police service or CELEBRATIONS RCMP Detachment.

Applicants must possess HAPPEN EVERY DAY nothing less than a Grade IN CLASSIFIEDS 12 education. Consideration will be given to those CGSB Level 2 who have oilfield experiRadiographer and CNSC ence, as well as current CEDO Required for work H2S, WHMIS, and First out of local Red Deer Aid Certification.

Branch. Union rates and benefits. Fax information to Applicants are requested to forward resumes to: CJ403-342-1205 CSM Inspection 114-172 Clearview Drive Red Deer County, AB T4E 0A1 They may also be faxed to 1-403-347-1774 or emailed tocmcclelland@ cj-csminspection.ca. *No Phone Inquiries Please* LOCAL SERVICE CO. in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. EXPERIENCED OILFIED VACUUM TRUCK HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR OPERATORS. Must have Must have Class 3 licence all safety tickets. w/air & all oilfield tickets.

Competitive wages.

Fax resume w/drivers Fax-403-749-3367 abstract to 403-886-4475

Castor Advance for Thurs. July 3 Deadline is Thurs. June 26 @ Noon

Oilfield

Canada Day Hours & Deadlines OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY JULY 1 THE RED DEER ADVOCATE IS PUBLISHED

Red Deer Advocate for Tues.July 1 Deadline is Mon. June 30 @ 5 Red Deer Advocate for Wed. July 2 Deadline is Mon. June 30 @ 5 Central Alberta Life for Thur.July 3 Deadline is Fri. June 27 @ 5 Bashaw Star for Wed. July 2 Deadline is Thur. June 26 @ noon Rimbey Review for Tues. July 1 Deadline is Thur. June 26 @ noon

F/T REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST REQUIRED. Apply in person to Associate Chiropractic.

5415 49 Ave.

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invites applications for a

Mental Health Support Worker

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Daily the Advocate publishes advertisements from companies, corporations and associations from across Canada seeking personnel for long term placements.

CENTRAL ALBERTA’S DAILY NEWSPAPER

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$2500 Bonus Every 100 days IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Oil & Gas Well Testing Night Foremen, Experienced/ Inexperienced Junior Day/Night Operators Must have H2S, First Aid, valid driver’s license.

Pre-employment Drug screening Competitive Wages.

Benefit Package Please submit resume with references to: apply@wespro.ca or by fax to (403) 783-8004 Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

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HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC JOURNEYMAN OR APPRENTICE

Application Closing Date: June 30, 2014.

Applicants should include a resume and apply in writing to: Rahr Malting Canada Ltd. Attn: Human Resources Box 113, Alix, Alberta TOC OBO Fax: (403) 747-2660

Grande Prairie Base

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

WELLHEAD ISOLATION SERVICE TECHNICIANS AND TRAINEES

IS HIRING!

ISOLATION Equipment Services Inc., an expanding Oil Service & Supply Company is seeking quality

Oilfield

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Find the right fit.

EVRAZ Red Deer is accepting applications for

Service Technicians and Trainees.

Previous experience with service rigs, fracturing, or similar industry experience with oilfield tickets is an asset. Class 1 or 3 driver’s License applicants will get primacy. (Drivers with Class 5 & 5Q will be considered if Applicant has relevant oilfield experience) A current driver’s abstract required. Off-road driving experience is an asset.

MUST HAVE valid H2S and AB/BC First Aid Tickets BENEFITS * Excellent monthly guarantee * Excellent job bonus * Northern Allowance Program * Excellent Benefit Plan and Travel Expenses * Retirement Plan * Lucrative Quarterly Safety Bonus Program * Christmas Bonus

JOURNEYMAN RED SEAL MILLWRIGHTS & ELECTRICIANS to work at our pipe making facility in Red Deer, Alberta. Individuals must be at least 18 years of age, safety conscious, able to work overtime and shift work, and able to perform some heavy lifting. All selected applicants will be required to attend and pass a medical/physical assessment, as well as drug and alcohol screening arranged by EVRAZ Red Deer.

Wages range from $32.68 to $35.40/hr. In addition; employees are eligible for shift premiums, performance, attendance and safety bonuses. Evraz offers an excellent benefit and pension package.

Applications may be completed in person at the Security office; 27251 Township Road 391, Red Deer, AB, or resumes can be emailed to reddeerhr@evrazna.com.

Fax or email your resume and driver’s abstract to: Fax: (403) 347-3406 Email: l.enzie@isolationequipment.com or drop off at 239 Clearview Drive, Red Deer County ATTN: Lori Enzie

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ferus Inc. specializes in the production, storage, supply and transport of liquid nitrogen and liquid carbon dioxide for the energy industry.

www.ferus.ca Ferus’ Operations division requires a Heavy Duty Mechanic or Apprentice to join our growing team to service Ferus’ expanding fleet of tractor & trailer units.

Reporting to the Shop Foreman you will be responsible for a variety of duties in a service oriented environment. Working in the Oil and Gas Field you will be required to work effectively unsupervised, have good working knowledge of Heavy Duty Truck and Trailer repairs, combined with a great attitude. A CVIP inspection license or the ability to obtain one is required. Due to the nature and volume of work there will be a potential requirement for overtime and on call work.

Ferus offers: • Top industry wages & bonus incentive plan • Shift rotation with accommodations provided or relocation allowance • Excellent benefits package • Flexible Spending Account • Group RSP Savings Plan Successful candidates must be willing to relocate to Grande Prairie.

If you are interested in working in a positive and dynamic environment, please email your resume to

humanresources@ferus.ca or fax 1-888-879-6125 Please reference: Ad # RD – 0414 – HDMJ We thank you for your interest; however, only those applicants considered for the position will be contacted.

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The Central Alberta AIDS Network Society & the Red Deer Native Friendship OIL & GAS OPERATOR Society are both looking Bearspaw currently has a for a part time finance and position in our Stettler field operations for an intermediate administration coordinator. 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 MSM Outreach within a 20 minute commute to workplace location. This Worker position offers a challenging CAANS is also looking for work environment, attractive a part time outreach worker benefits with competitive for the gay/bi/MSM pay and significant room community. for promotion.

Please submit resumes Check out our job postings at www.caans.org/ Attn: Human Resources getting-involved email:kwolokoff@ bearspawpet.com Classifieds...costs so little Fax 403-252-9719 Saves you so much!

Mail: Suite 5309 333 96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 Start your career!

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Finance and Administration

CONSIDERING A CAREER CHANGE?

Rahr Malting Canada Ltd., a leading manufacturer of Brewer’s Malt, is now accepting applications for a full time Operator 2 position.

The position includes Plant Operations and Sanitation duties.

Applicants must have a minimum Grade 12 diploma and must be available for shift work.

Experience in manufacturing or factory environment is preferred.

Classifieds 309-3300

EXP’D receptionist req’d for general and cosmetic dental office. 4 day work week Mon. - Thurs, guaranteed monthly salary, with generous active bonus plan. Please reply with resume to info@saby.com Resume may also be delivered to 100 3947-50a ave, Red Deer, AB. T4N 6V7.

Contact Dr. Brian Saby at 403-340-3434

NOW HIRING Well Testing Personnel Experienced Supervisors & Operators Must have valid applicable tickets. Email: lstouffer@ testalta.com

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Sylvan Lake News & Eckville Echo for Thur. July 3 Deadline is Fri. June 27 @ Noon

Dental

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Ponoka News for Wed. July 2 Deadline is Thur. June 26 @ 5

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Meet our Recruitment Team!

We Are Seeking a Journeyman Millwright Journeyman Electrician Position Vacancy for our Red Deer Plant

Join us for an Open House Job Fair for the following positions:

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Qualifications:

Date: Wednesday July 2nd, 2014 Time: Drop in anytime between 10:00am – 3:00pm Location: Sheraton Red Deer Hotel (3310 50 Ave) Essentials: Bring your own resume and appropriate FUHGHQWLDOV FHUWLÀFDWHV

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Barden Oilfield Hauling Ltd. is now hiring Bed Truck and Winch Tractor Operators. Experience a must. Fax resumes and 5 yr. CDA to 403 341 3968 or email: bardentrucking@ telus.net. No phone calls please.

• Must be a certified Alberta Journeyman / Inter-provincial Red Seal • Allen Bradley/Rockwell/PLC tickets required • Experience in a food processing plant environment – an asset • Ability to follow and promote site safety policy and procedures • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a highly interactive, energetic team environment • Must be available for shift work, over-time and week-ends • Must be willing to learn new technology • Any other duties as assigned.

With a job at Olymel you enjoy: • Comprehensive Health and Benefit Plan • Olymel products available on site (Fresh and frozen pork / poultry and clothing) • Unionized environment.

Join Our Team!

7550 40th Ave. Red Deer AB. T4P 2H8

Canyon Technical Services is a leader in the oilfield service industry, providing customized fracturing and pressure pumping solutions to oil and gas producers across the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. At Canyon, our employees are ‘Champions’, dedicated to fulfilling our Vision of “improving the industry one job at a time� - our ‘Champions’ have made Canyon one of the most sought-after providers in our industry. If you are looking for a career within a leading organization that promotes Integrity, Relationships, Innovation and Success, then Canyon is looking for you! Canyon is preparing for an extremely busy 2014/2015 and are looking for qualified employees.

Email: apply@olymel.com

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IS HIRING! We are currently seeking the following to join our team in Blackfalds for all shifts: - QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER - CONCRETE FINISHERS - CARPENTERS Top wages paid based on experience. Full BeneďŹ ts and Uniform Package included.

Visit our website for more detailed job descriptions at

Why Canyon? f Paid technical and leadership training f Career advancement opportunities f RRSP matching program

f Premium compensation package f New Equipment f 15/6 Schedule

To apply for the above positions, in confidence, please email or fax your resume and a copy of a current drivers abstract. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted.

www.eaglebuilders.ca

Applicants are able to apply online or fax resume to 403-885-5516 ATTN: Human Resources

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online: canyontech.ca/careers fax: 888 249 3895

or email: hr@eaglebuilders.ca.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Truckers/ Drivers

CLASS 1 or 3 drivers req’d for moving equipment.

Resumes to be dropped off at Key Towing. 4083-78 St. Cres. Red Deer.

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

RAMADA INN & SUITES req`s Permanent ROOM ATTENDANTS Attendants. Exp. not nec. will train. Approx. 35 - 40 hrs/wk. Rate: $12.75 $14/hr. Duties incl’d but not limited to: vacuuming, dusting, washing floors, making beds, empty trash, disinfecting & cleaning bathrooms. Performance based bonus program.

Must be fluent with verbal l& written English, be physically fit. Applicants may apply in person at 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer T4P 3T5 or fax 403-342-4433 or email: info@ramadareddeer.com

Sales & Distributors

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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

SOAP Stories is seeking 5 F/T - P/T Beauty Treatment O/P, selling soap & bath products $14.55/hr. + bonus & comm. Beauty cert. req’d. Location Parkland Mall - 4747 67th St. Red Deer. email premierjobrdbto@ gmail.com

SOAP Stories is seeking 5 retail sales reps. Selling soap & bath products. $12.10 hr + bonus & commission.

F/T & P/T. No exp. req’d.

Parkland Mall 4747 67 St. Red Deer. email resume to premierjobrd@gmail.com

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ACADEMIC Express

DEERMART EQUIPMENT, Red Deer’s John Deere Dealer is seeking to fill a full time position for a Service Writer.

This dynamic role is the main point of contact for all service customers and is responsible for seeing each piece of equipment through the shop process from opening work orders to managing payments.

Experience in a service related role is an asset.

Please indicate in your application the relative experience you have for this position. The right candidate for this role must have the ability to build relationships, provide outstanding customer service, be highly organized and able to make decisions regarding department priorities, be proficient with computers, mechanically inclined and able to provide feedback and suggest solutions to service related questions.

This position reports directly to the Service Manager and will work closely with our team of technicians and parts staff. John Deere experience is an asset, however not required.

All interested and qualified applicants may forward their resume by email to lloring@deermart.com, by fax: 403-342-5600, or in person at 6705 Golden West Avenue, Red Deer, AB.

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CLASS 1 ,3 AND LOWBOY, FOREMAN, OPERATORS AND LABOURERS TRUE POWER ELECTRIC Requires

For work in Rocky Mountain House area, as well as out of town locations.

Priority will be given to those candidates with experience. * Top wages and benefits based on experience * Possible career advancement opportunities

(Part Time)

QUALIFIED 1st yr. through to JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS

For job descriptions and how to apply, go to www.StoreSmart.ca/jobs.

No phone calls please.

With Residential exp. a must. Competitive wages & benefits. Fax resume to: 403-314-5599

Customer Service Rep

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403-845-5370 or E-mail: hr@pidherneys.com

Opportunities

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Friday Forward ONLY 3 DAYS A WEEK in

HUGE AUCTION! Sunday, June 22nd, Moose Hall, 2 miles south of Ponoka on Hwy 2A. Vehicles, quads, snow machine, trailers, antiques & collectibles, fine furniture, tools, etc.

Check website for full listing www.bigstrapperauctions.net

GLENDALE

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REMINDER KENTWOOD

JOHNSTONE CROSSING Call Joanne 403-314-4308 for more info CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery 3 days per week.

NO WEEKENDS!!

KENTWOOD Kirby St. & Kennings Cres.

BUD HAYNES / WARDS COIN AUCTION. Sunday, June 22 @ 10 a.m.

11802-145 St. Edmonton.

Lifetime collection Skip Fuller.

Check website catalogue online.

Linda cell 403-597-1095 Edm. cell 1-780-940-8378 www.WardsAuctions.com www.budhaynesauctions.com

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DIAMOND BACK MEN’S BICYCLE. 2 yrs. old. $100 obo.

403-347-5955

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CHILDS WOODEN ROCKING CHAIR, $25.

403-346-7825

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MUSTANG ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK 69 Street & 63 Ave Call Joanne 403-314-4308 for more info

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5 P.M. Each Day For The Next Day’s Paper CALL 309-3300

1997 SKIDSTEER Case 1840, only 3300 hrs. $15,500. 587-679-1000 2004 S250 Gold Pkg. A/C, power bobtach, keyless start, 2 spd. 1891 hrs. Exc. cond. $30,000 obo. 403-350-6470

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TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, office, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.

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Homestead Firewood Spruce & Pine - Split 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

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* 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

MORRISROE INGLEWOOD AND SOUTHBROOK AREAS

WOODLEA AREA

Valid First Aid and H2S tickets required.

We offer competitive wages, benefits package, and opportunities for advancement.

Please reply by fax:

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ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For morning delivery of the ADVOCATE Delivery by 6:30 a.m.

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DRIVERS for furniture Support moving company, class 5 • Community WOLF CREEK Worker Program required (5 tons), local & EARN WHILE YOU PUBLIC SCHOOLS long distance. Competitive LEARN! invites applications • GED Preparation wages.

Apply in person. for the following position: Apply now to 6630 71 St. Bay 7 develop a CAREER Would you like to take the Red Deer. 403-347-8841 Transliterator/ GED in your community? in the Human Educational Assistant MEGA CRANES is now Services Industry École Secondaire Lacombe hiring exp’d Class 1 drivers. • Red Deer Parkland C.L.A.S.S. has Composite High School developed and implemented Boom/crane truck tickets • Rocky Mtn. House • Rimbey a four month job-training an asset. Please email • Caroline For further specifics on the program that targets new résumé with drivers • Castor above position, please visit entrants to the disability abstract to Wolf Creek Public Schools’ cathy@megacranes.com • Sylvan Lake services field.

• Innisfail website at or fax 403-885-4292 • Stettler www.wolfcreek.ab.ca If you have an interest in • Ponoka or contact the supporting children and Required Immediately Division Office at adults with developmental Gov’t of Alberta Funding 403-783-3473.

Parts Delivery disabilities and you would may be available. like to develop your skills Driver this is the opportunity for Must possess clean 403-340-1930 you! Participants will drivers abstract, know Trades www.academicexpress.ca receive comprehensive city well. The individual training and hands on must be able to work DISPATCHER REQ’D. Absolute Fusion experience. unsupervised in a fast Knowledge of Red Deer Contracting is a welding, paced environment. Some and area is essential. fabrication, maintenance The requirements to warehouse work and some Verbal and written and repair facility requiring participate in this program heavy lifting is required. communication skills are a supervisor/instructor. are a genuine interest in The company req’d. Send resume by fax Knowledge and experience offers full benefit package disability services, to 403-346-0295 in fabrication with minimum age of 18 years for this full time position. engineered drawings or old, High School Diploma Please email or drop off designing from instruction. or GED, and limited to no resume.

Strong mechanical ability experience working with ARTIC TRUCK PARTS for repair and maintenance. persons with #3-6540 71 ST Must be able to organize developmental disabilities.

Red Deer AB T4P 3Y7 and instruct up to 10 employees.

(P)403-348-0999 Comprehensive Benefit plan.

Participants will earn (F)403-348-5198 Wages are negotiable with $14.70 per hour, 40 hrs.

Email to: PLANT LABORER experience and attitude. per week and be eligible ron.cain@ Job Description Please forward resumes nfleetsolutions.com As a critical member of our for benefits after 6 months and references by fax to of full-time employment. operational team, you will 403-309-7134 or by email STETTLER TRANSIT MIX We guarantee a full-time be required to perform SWAMPERS F/T to info@absolutefusion.ca position (30 hrs. per week) tasks including climbing Drivers wanted for needed immediately for a No Phone Calls Please! and a wage increase with above three meters, mixer/pumping concrete. fast growing waste & successful completion of loading and unloading of 403-742-2134 or COMMERCIAL Foundation recycling company. the program. chemicals, some heavy email:stettlertransitmix company in Red Deer Heavy lifting involved lifting and general @gmail.com are currently seeking (driver’s helper) position.

Please forward cover housekeeping and experienced foundation Reliability essential. Own letter & resume quoting laborer tasks. form workers. Please fax transportation required.

Qualifications Required: comp #4943LMDF Business resume to 403-346-5867 Please email resumes to to: Parkland CLASS, We are looking for workers or canpak@xplornet.ca Opportunities Human Resources, experienced in handling email cavemancontracting 6010-45 ave.

Red Deer, chemicals, equipment use @hotmail.com AB T4N 3M4 Fax and maintenance. CFR is 403-342-2677 email: offering an excellent EXP. PAVERS WANTED hr@pclass.org benefi ts package with the Call 403-341-6900 Competition will remain company matching RRSP or Fax: 877-787-1605 START YOUR OWN open until we have filled contributions while Warehouse EXPERIENCED all available seats in the providing all required COMMERCIAL Shipper/ Receiver EXCAVATOR OPERATOR program.

Candidates will training (certifi cations).

CLEANING BUSINESS Competitive starting wages for local commercial be required to provide a Workers are required to plus regular increases.

Revenue between construction company.

Criminal Record Check & Hours: M-F 7:30am-4:30pm provide personal transpor$24,000 - $120,000 Please fax resume with Child Intervention Check tation with a valid “Alberta” Excellent benefits current drivers abstract to Initial cash required driver’s license. Drug and package. Opportunities 403-342-6881 alcohol policy is effect with as low as $6,000 to advance. Must be pre-employment testing.

In Business for over 20 years dependable, hardworking GOODMEN Please forward your F/T or P/T Seamstress *Guaranteed Cleaning and seeking a long-term ROOFING LTD. resume to Dave Oyka at needed for busy alteration career. Apply in person, Contracts Incl.

Requires doyka@cfrchemicals.com shop ASAP. Must have or email to: *Training Incl.

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NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! successful candidates 403-340-8848 TRAINING CENTRE COMPANY req’s live in must be able to read and NOW HIRING OILFIELD TICKETS retired couple to caretake interpret electrical drawReq’d immed.

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403.341.4544 Requires a Front End Person.

PEST CONTROL TECHS an asset. Call Mike for Wage negotiable.

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Help R WHMIS & TDG Being mechanically inclined R Ground Disturbance and having construction B.O.P. knowledge an asset. Full time. R (ENFORM) D&C SIDING INSTALLER Apply 5929-48 Ave. or email: R D&C (LEL) with or without trailer & sales@parklandrentals.com #204, 7819 - 50 Ave. DRIVEN TO EXCEL FROM START TO FINISH tools. F.T. year round (across from Totem) (across from Rona North) work, must have truck and 2 yrs. exp. 90 cents - $1 Advocate Advocate per sq.ft. 403-358-8580

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EAST SIDE MARIO’S HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS Full Time & Part Time.

Apply after 2 p.m. ask for the manager on duty.

Misc.

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278950A5

Restaurant/ Hotel

47A Ave, & part of 55, 56 & 57 St. $175./mo GRANDVIEW AREA

Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

RED DEER ADVOCATE 6 Days a week!

Delivery to be done on/or before 6:30 am For More Information, Please call Prodie

3900 - 4200 Blocks of 43A Ave.

Phone 403-314-4301

EASTVIEW

Clearview

Inglewood

38 CASTLE CRES Multi-family sale, June 19-21 Thurs. & Fri. 3-8, Sat. 9-3 Toys, tools, heaters, craft supplies, Christmas items & household misc.

INFANT clothing, toys, 83 NYMAN CRES beanie babies, furniture, June 19th-22nd. kitchen items. June 20, Thurs, Fri, Sat. & Sun. 9-5. noon-8 , June 21, 9-1. 79 Lots and lots of misc. items.

Irving Cres.

Too much to mention.

Normandeau

Oriole Park

Johnstone Park Fairview - Upper 18, 4901 FARRELL AVE. Thurs. 19th 4-8, Fri. 20th 3-8 & Sat. 21st 9-3 Children’s toys, Honda car, lots of other misc.

Glendale 74 GLENDALE Blvd. June 19 & 20, 6 pm.- 9 pm., June 21, 11-8, June 22, 2-7. Household, baby & ladies, clothes, lots more.

Sylvan Lake

HUGE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE: SPRINGFIELD CROSSING (TAYLOR DRIVE AND JEWELL STREET), SATURDAY JUNE 21, 8am-4pm

139 WEBSTER DRIVE June 19th - 21st Thurs. & Fri. 1-8 & Sat. 9-3 Something for everyone!

Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

97 WEDDELL CR.

3 ORILLIA PARK Perennial plants & garden accessories sale.

June 21st 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Over 20 varieties of plants.

MULTI FAMILY June 19, 20 & 21 Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 10 - 6 Something For Everyone!

Pines

Out of Town 3 days only!

Kentwood Estates JUNE 21 & 22, 9-5. 75 Kerr Cl. Books, DVD’s, toys, baby things, knick knacks, home decor, camping supplies, etc.

PINES ACTIVITY CENTRE 141 Pamley Ave. (By Gateway School) Saturday, June 21st 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. only.

MULTI-FAMILY SALE Lots of good variety!

Sylvan Lake

401166E9

Rosedale

Grandview

Mountview

IN HOUSE sale. Home staging and moving sale.

Canvas art work, mirrors, area rugs, pillows, etc. new cond., Moving sale, kitchen, misc. items, Xmas decor, knitting yarn, elec. lawn mower, much more June 20, 4-7, June 21, 8noon. 4213-40 A Ave.

DON’T MISS THIS ONE! Huge multi family. Something for everyone. June 20, noon-6, June 21, 10-5.

June 22, 10-2. 3523-45 Ave.(blk. east of water tower) Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

West Lake

Massive Multi-Family Farm Sale. Many items from housewares to farmwares; Free section, lets make a deal! Thur: 3pm-8pm/Fri: 9am-5p/Sat: 9am-4pm 25225 HWY 595 - 18km east on HWY 595 Once you go past HWY 816 turnoff, we are 3rd laneway on right side of HWY. Sign will be out!

COMMUNITY SALE Woodland Hills & Broderson 2.5 km S. of CrossRoads Church. June 21st, 9-4. at playground.

50 RUPERT CRES. June 20 4-8 & June 21 9-4 Love Classifieds seat, display cabinet, Your place to SELL treadmill, household items, Your place to BUY books, Wii, Mikasa Arabella dishes, other misc. items.

JUNE 21, 9-4. 407 WoodCash or CC, no checks. land Hills, 3 kms. west of MOVING/DOWNSIZING RD follow signs. House206, 200 RAMAGE CLOSE hold, water skiis, craft supplies, 30 yr. of stuff June 19th & 20th, 2-8, June 21st 9-5. Antiques, patio furniture & free items.

Sylvan Lake

Victoria Park 115 ANQUETEL STREET Sat. 21st & Sun. 22nd 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Lots for everyone.

Huge inventory!

Start your career!

See Help Wanted

32 FIELD STONE WAY Saturday, June 21st & Sunday, June 22nd 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

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.

For More Information Call Jamie at 403-314-4306

Papers arrive at your home and are ready to deliver.

CARRIERS NEEDED

Phone 403-314-4316

FOR FLYERS, FRIDAY FORWARD & EXPRESS

3 days per week, no weekends ROUTES IN:

* Adults * Youths * Seniors *

ANDERS AREA Ashley Ave., Ashley Close Alexander Drive, Anquetel/Atlee Close Allsop Ave/Atlee St. Allison Cres

Carriers are Needed to Deliver Central Alberta Life afternoons & evenings one day per week

MORRISROE AREA

The papers arrive ready to deliver.

NO COLLECTING!

INNISFAIL

Metcalf Ave SUNNYBROOK AREA Springfield Ave. Sunnside Cres.

Sutton Close Sherwood Cres. & Stirling Close LANCASTER AREA Lancaster Dr. also Lister Cres. & Lockwood Ave. also Landry & Lawson Close Law Close/Lewis Close VANIER AREA Vanson Close Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info **********************

TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 403-314-4300

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

Auctions

1530 SYLVAN STORAGE CONTAINER

AUCTION

June 22, 2014 • Time: 1:00 p.m.

Sylvan Lake, AB Selling Approx 12 Containers For More Info:

TV

ALLEN B. OLSON AUCTION SERVICE LTD.

403.843.2747

413741F19-21

TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300

Ellis St. Area $97./mo ALSO South Half of Embury Cres.

South half of 46 St. and 35 Ave. Close $70./mo

RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, June 21, 2014 D7

1660

Firewood

LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346 Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275

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Garden Supplies

15’ LAUREL LEAF WILLOW 6-8’ NORTHWEST POPLAR & BROOK POPLAR Beautiful trees. You dig.

Please phone 403-302-1919 LAWNMOWER rear bag,6.5 B & S motor, 1 yr. old $225. 403-314-0804

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Cats

BEAUTIFUL 10 week old kittens. Variety of colours: Pink & white, orange, & grey tabby. Free to loving home. 403-782-3130

1860

Sporting Goods

MUST SELL Deer head mounts on shields, professionally done, only 2 left $100/ea. 403-314-2026

1900

Travel Packages

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

1710

Household Appliances

3060

Suites

MORRISROE MANOR

1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed.

Adult bldg. N/S No pets 403-596-2444 Newly renovated bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom suites available in central location. leasing@rentmidwest.com 1(888) 679-8031 2 bdrm. Water & heat incld, clean and quiet, great location, no pets.

403-346-6686

THE NORDIC

MUST SELL

4020

3110

Condos/ Townhouses

You can save thousands!

Helping sellers sell for a low set fee. No advance fee.

Money back guarantee.

NEW CONDO 1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $192,000. 403-588-2550

Acreages

MUST SELL New Home. 1335 sq.ft. bi-level, 24x23 att. garage.

403-588-2550

RISER HOMES 1 ONLY

Beautiful Modified Bi-level w/a large entry, & a modern CLASSIFICATIONS Offices look. Large 3 bdrm., 2 bath walkout, 1563 sq. ft. of 2000-2290 Household family space, large deck, 2000 SQ.FT. OFFICE, Furnishings large garage, wide lot 4836 51 Street.

Parking is avail. $1800/mo. backing onto trail system & green, 5 pce. master 2 BAR STOOLS, $10/ea. Tractors 403-343-9300 ensuite, large walk-in closet.

SMALL DESK & CHAIR, $40.

Much, Much More!

403-346-0674 JOHN DEERE 4320 Tractor. Mobile A MUST SEE!. $432,235.

Approx. 6000 hrs. Front end 4 PC. solid maple bdrm. loader, complete w/8’ snow Lot Open House 12-3, suite $200 403-347-3849 Sat. 21st & Sun. 22nd. blade attachment. Exc. cond.

31 Morris Court, Blackfalds PADS $450/mo.

Sold farm. $13,500.

4 PC. velvet livingroom set sorry no agents.

ALSO John Deere 14’ Disc Brand new park in Lacombe. $200 403-358-5568 Lloyd @ 403-391-9294 Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., & Cultivator. 403-350-1007 2 bath. As Low as $75,000. or 403-782-3617 8 PC DINING ROOM SET. Down payment $4000. Call 6 chairs, dining table & at anytime. 403-588-8820 www.laebon.com china cabinet. Good cond.

403-342-6235 Horses WANTED: family with own Laebon Homes 346-7273 mobile home to live on farm.

COMPUTER DESK W/ HUTCH. 10 min. north of Sylvan Lake 59.5” w x 57” h x 24.25” d, WANTED: all types of & 25 min. from Red Deer. slide out tray. 2 file drawers. horses. Processing locally 403-255-1627 or 701-1235 Light oak. $75. in Lacombe weekly.

403-347-7858 403-651-5912

Fully developed Lancaster bungalow! 5 bdrm., 3 bath.

Dbl. garage. $389,900

Move in ready home in Ponoka. Huge yard with Double garage and RV parking. $279,900

4.79 ACRES 2 Story 3500 sq ft Victorian home.

Marble/Hardwood floors, Steam shower, 2 Master Suites, Wrap around Deck, Hot tub. Located next to Green space S/W of Rocky Mtn. Hse. 2 Garages and 40X60 heated Shop.Zoned for Horses and Business.

Would make a great B&B. $700,000. Call 403- 845-0386 info or book a showing

ACREAGE FOR SALE East of Didsbury, 10.25 acres, exceptionally reno’d main house, second house, shop, machine shed, barn, other out buildings, fenced, 2 waterers.

Quiet, well-treed & landscaped.

Asking $709,000. See ComFree.com #518693 for photos & details. 403-335-3359

2140

FUTON, black tubular frame w/mattress, 2 matching cushions 80”L x 45”w, like new valued over $400, now $200 403-314-2026 OAK oval table and 4 chairs $150 403-358-5568 SECTIONAL, 3 pce. $300. obo, 2 pc. china cabinet $200 obo 403-848-1499 SOLID oak oval kitchen table 38 x 42 w/4 chairs plus leaf $150 obo 403-506-9453

WANTED Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

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Misc. for Sale

1 YR. OLD 1200 WATT GENERATOR 1 hr. use $200 obo 403-314-0804 5 SHEETS 5/8” O.S.B. board 1-24’W, 2-17 3/4”w and 2-16”w, ALL 8’ L, all for $15; 2 sheets 3/8” O.S.B. board 1-21’w and 1-10”w, both 8’L all $5, several misc. pieces of wood all for $5; 4 chrome tooth brush and glass holders wallmount all $10; wall shelf Dr. Brown arborite covered 5’L x 9 1/2”W $5, 4 sets of 2 L shaped fancy shelf brackets 7 1/4” x 10” $5/set 403-314-2026 GLASS COFFEE POTS, $3/ea.

PANTS HANGER, $15.

403-346-7825

2190

Grain, Feed Hay

TIMOTHY & Brome square bales, great for horses, approx. 60 lbs. put up dry and covered, $5/bale Sylvan area. 403-887-2798

3255

Farm yard/acreage- Semiretired farm/ranch couple.

Willing to do chores,etc.

Ref. avail. 403-2243378 bacon@airenet.com

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rentals CLASSIFICATIONS

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

3020

Houses/ Duplexes

Acreages/ Farms

homes CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190

Realtors & Services

3030

LEGACY ESTATES 60yrs + condo. 403-350-5054 SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca

Suites

3060

2 BDRM. adult bldg, free laundry, very clean, quiet, lrg. suite, Avail July 1/Aug. 1. $1050/mo., S.D. $650.

403-304-5337 ADULT 2 BDRM. spacious suites 3 appls., heat/water incld., Oriole Park.

Mike 403-350-1610 403-342-4923

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

The Red Deer Advocate Classified is the community’s number-one information centre and marketplace.

It serves as the best single source for selling items, seeking jobs, finding housing, meeting new people and more.

4010

2 BDRM. main flr. Close to RDC & Hospital. $1100/mo. utils. incl. N/S, no pets.

Avail. July 1. 403-341-0156

Condos/ Townhouses

Classified does it all!

4020

BUNGALOW WITH BONUS ROOM! #2 Ardell Close $649,000 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms BEAUTIFUL HOME THAT IS A MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE More Info Call Margaret Comeau 403.391.3399

CUSTOM BUILT NEW HOMES

by Mason Martin Homes Kyle, 403-588-2550

SLEEPING BAG, $10.

GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm.

Rubbermaid COOLER FREE Weekly list of apartments, avail. immed, & Thermal Jug, $15; green rent $875 403-596-6000 properties for sale w/details, coverall size 44T $15; prices, address, owner’s stainless steel thermos $8; LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. phone #, etc. 342-7355 ovewrnight bag $10.

SUITES. 25+, adults only Help-U-Sell of Red Deer 403-347-5316 n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 www.homesreddeer.com

Red Deer Advocate Classified:

Cleaning

1070

CLEAN FREAK FOR HIRE Avail. to start cleaning houses on July 7. Call: Sharla at 403-357-7801 pls leave msg.

VINYL SIDING / WINDOW / EAVSTROUGH CLEANING Package pricing.

Free quotes. 403-506-4822

Contractors

1100

BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542 BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542 BRIDGER Const. Ltd. Decks, reno’s, roofing, flooring. Free est. Call Geoff 403-302-8550

CONCRETE???

We’ll do it all...Free est.

Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197 or DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 SIDING, Soffit, Fascia and custom cladding. Call Dean @ 403-302-9210.

EVESTROUGH / WINDOW CLEANING. 403-506-4822 VELOX EAVESTROUGH Cleaning & Repairs.

Reasonable rates. 340-9368

Escorts

1165

TAHNEE 392-0891 *BUSTY* INDEPENDENT w/own car

Handyman Services

1200

1290

Home Supports for Seniors.

Est 1999. Cooking, cleaning, companionship. At home or facility. Call 403-346-7777 for information.

MOVING? Boxes? Appls. removal. 403-986-1315

Moving & Storage

1300

FANTASY International ladies

Now Open

Painters/ Decorators

1310

Window Cleaning

1420

Specials. 11 a.m.-3 a.m. JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

WINDOW CLEANING Private back entry. 403-341-4445 Free Est. 403-872-8888 outside/inside. Free quotes.

403-506-4822 MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME LAUREL TRUDGEON 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161 Residential Painting and Colour Consultations.

VII MASSAGE Celebrate your life 403-342-7801. #7,7464 Gaetz Ave. with a Classified Pampering at its ANNOUNCEMENT

1370

BEST! Roofing 403-986-6686 Come in and see why we are the talk RE-ROOFING Specialist Quality work at an of the town. affordable price. 10 yrs. www.viimassage.biz exp. 403-350-7602

FOR SALE BY OWNER 5.48 acres in a scenic creek valley on a dead end road.

It is zoned CRA and the power is at the property line.

43049 township road. 39-4 $129,500.00, no GST. 780-712-2922/ 780-712-7884

Income Property

Investment Opportunities

4180

Caroline 4 Plexes for Sale Excellent Investment; Cash Flowing www.sabanasales.ca 403-615-1316

1991 ALLEGRO-BAY 29’.

Class A, 35,000 miles, Generator, AC, Rear Bed, Exc. Cond. $10,000 obo.

Call 403-442-3837

Automotive Services

1988 23’ TIOGA 460 Ford motor, $6900, obo exc. cond. low km. **SOLD**

5110

Fifth Wheels

5010

2010 LINCOLN MKZ, white, 21,000 km. As new. $25,500. 403-783-2805

5120

Holiday Trailers

2008 PONTIAC G6, good shape.

131,000 km. 403-346-6470 2000 CORVETTE convertible, 6 spd. stnd, black on black, mint cond, new tires, orig. 57,962 kms, $22,000 no gst.

403-347-4887

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at www.garymoe.com

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 2008 Flagstaff Superlite 25’ Hardwall Trailer with superslide and bunkbeds. $19,500 obo. Loaded with many extras. 403-346-3806

5160

Boats & Marine

4100

14’ LUND 25 HP Evenrude.

EZ loader trailer. All extras. $2700. 403-885-0291

Auto Wreckers MULTI-USE commercial/ residential, 2 large suites with separate shop & yard. $549,900. Help-U-Sell Red Deer 403-342-7355

Locally owned and family operated

5050

5190

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

Misc.

Automotive

5240

$crap Vehicle Disposal $ervice 403-302-1848

2014 GMC, S/B, loaded, Z71, $34,300. 587-679-1000

FREE removal of scrap vehicles. Will pay cash for some. 403-304-7585

PUBLIC NOTICES 2013 GMC 2500 HD 4x4, 36,000 kms., Duramax $42,300. 587-679-1000

Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

Public Notices

6010

Notice To Creditors And Claimants Estate of

Isaac (Ike) Martens

2008 AVALANCHE, leather Z71, $16,400. 403-391-9662

ACREAGE OPEN HOUSE Sat June 21st, 1-4pm - 4.8 acres on pavement - 1380 sq.ft. raised bungalow - 5 bedrooms/4 baths - 26 x 26 det. Garage. $369,000.00 1 mile east of Hwy 21 on Hwy 42 Garry Raabis Royal Lepage Network 403-340-6789

1280

MASSAGE

4070

Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

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

4040

- 5 min to Red Deer - Zoned AG on pavement - Spacious bungalow w/heated attached - 2nd Garage plus 30 x 40 RV shed - Listed below appraised value $729,000 $699,000 Call Garry Raabis Royal Lepage Network 403-340-6789

1372

Property clean up 340-8666

1300

WELL established 25 yr. old janitorial business.

Fixed Contacts in Red Deer, Blackfalds, Lacombe, Stettler and Sylvan. $95,000 587-679-5563

Tour These Fine Homes

HELPING HANDS

Moving & Storage

4140

2002 FORD Dynamax (B Plus) 25’, 25,000 mi.

A1 cond., E450, V10, 4 kw Ohan gen. loaded. $32,500. 587-876-2308

2004 TITANIUM model 2012 FUSION SE only 31E36MK. Loaded, many $23,500 obo.

10,000 kms, exc. cond. no extras. gst $17,500 403-350-6434 403-347-1050 or 304-4580

RANCH STYLE BUNGALOW ON 7.9 AG ACRES

Directory

5* JUNK REMOVAL CENTRAL PEST CONTROL LTD. Comm/res.

Locally owned. BBB member.

403-373-6182 cpest@shaw.ca

Businesses For Sale

HELP-U-SELL OF RED DEER 403-342-7355

Open House

401174E9

INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351

1130

5100

Gated community of Raymond Shores.

Large 7252 sq.ft. lot, #19.

Lake frontage.

Best location to all activities.

Call Jim 403-488-7314 (h) 1-403-878-5682 (c)

Trucks

classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com Eavestroughing

Motorhomes

RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal.

We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. AMVIC APPROVED. 403-396-7519 2008 KUSTOM KOACH 24.5’ exc. cond, 1 owner, 110 Watt solar panel, 1 slide, fantastic fan Beautiful views overlooking Cars $22,500 403-986-3834 scenic river valley. Only 6 miles from Red Deer on pavement. $254,000.

Sturdy and affordable home in the quiet community of Sunnyslope. 2 bdrm., 2 bath, $98,000.

HELP-U-SELL RED DEER 403-342-7355

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300 Seniors’ Services

PRIVATE SALE $148,900

5030

End unit townhouse.

2 bdrm., garage, on a close.

No condo fees. $244,900.

403-741-8046

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

1010

Super Clean 3 bdrm! Many upgrades, fully developed. $298,900. 403-346-8563

To place an ad, call 309-3300.

To subscribe, call 314-4300.

1000-1430

Accounting

Buffalo Lake. 3/4 acre with lake views, 4 bdrm, 3 bath. $324,900. 403-741-6190

3 Bdrm. condo on south hill. Great investment or starter. $158,900.

CLASSIFICATIONS

Misc.

Services

ULTIMATE TRUCK CAMPER 2007 Okanagan 117 DBL 2 Slides, Sleeps 6, Full bath & kitchen. Queen. Huge. Mint $24,250 obo 403-620-8106

CLASSIFICATIONS

Farms/ Land

wegotservices

LAKE FRONT LOTS FOR SALE & SEASONAL LOT RENTALS. Cheapest in the area, $3000.

Call 306-402-7776

5000-5300

Condos/ Townhouses

Put the power of classified to work for you today.

*SANDY COVE RESORT* Pine Lake

wheels

New walkout in Penhold!

2 bdrm, 2 Bath, 6 appls.

Upgrades. $298,900.

HELP-U-SELL OF RED DEER 403-342-7355

• Helps lost pets find their families • Brings buyers and sellers together • Serves as a key resource for renters • Helps families find new homes • Puts individuals in touch with each other • Provides job seekers with career information • Serves as a great guide to garage sales • Makes selling and shopping simple

5090

Campers

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401183E9

DARK wood bureau w/mirror and 2 matching night tables $120 obo; retro magazine table from 1950’s $30 obo 403-506-9453

4130

Cottages/Resort Property

4050

Penhold new home.

Best buy! 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 6 appls Upgrades. $294,900.

2030

3190

4040

EXECUTIVE townhouse condo. 505 150 Vanier Dr. $315,000 Kijiji #599833430 Call Albert 403-396-3920

3090

ROOM, kitchen access.

403-343-0421

1720

Houses For Sale

1217 sq.ft. duplex.

4 bdrm., $191,900.

403-588-2550

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets.

403-596-2444

AGRICULTURAL

KENMORE washer $150 403-358-5568

4020

HOUSE FOR SALE on RUTHERFORD DRIVE #62, 4 Bedrooms/3 Bath Bi-Level Duplex $264,000, Perfect for First Time Buyers!

More Info Call Margaret Comeau 403.391.3399

SUNNYBROOK

Rooms For Rent

BEER fridge, McClary $175 obo. 403-314-0804

Houses For Sale

LACOMBE OPEN HOUSE at 60 RIVIERA DRIVE Sun. June 22, 1-3 pm. $434,900 6 Bedrooms/3 Baths A MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE. More Info Call Margaret Comeau 403.391.3399

SPRINGBROOK

RISER HOMES 1 ONLY

2001 SILVERADO 4x4, 8500 winch, snow tires, topper, $6500 obo. 403-304-1013

Beautiful Modified Bi-level 1988 CHEV Sierra, 1/2 ton w/a large entry, & a modern very clean. 403-318-3040 look. Large 3 bdrm., 2 bath walkout, 1563 sq. ft. of family space, large deck, Vans large garage, wide lot Buses backing onto trail system & green, 5 pce. master 2006 DODGE Grand Caravan, ensuite, large walk-in closet. SXT, stow & go seats, DVD, A/C, Much, Much More! p.doors, exc. cond. 132,000 A MUST SEE!. $432,235. km, $7400. 403-346-0065 Open House 12-3, Sat. 21st & Sun. 22nd.

31 Morris Court, Blackfalds sorry no agents.

Lloyd @ 403-391-9294

5070

SERGE’S HOMES

BLACKFALDS 38 Rolling JUNE 21 & 22, 1-4 Hills Bay 2 storey home.

123 Redwood Blvd.

Open House June 20, 21 & Paradise Homes Corp 22.

1-5. Bob 403-505-8050 3 bedrooms, fully developed, 1118 sq. ft. with approx. 800 sq. ft. in basement, incl. wet bar, The easy way to find a short drive to Red Deer Asking $335,000. incl. GST buyer for items you want to sell is with a Red Deer Call 341-9693 Advocate want ad. Phone

EASY!

309-3300.

2005 FORD Freestar SEL 164,000 kms, good cond, c/w 8 rims & tires $6500 obo 403-347-0149

Motorcycles

5080

2006 YAMAHA YW50, gas, blue. $1500. 403-588-6268

who died on June 1, 2014

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file with the undersigned by August 6, 2014, and provide details of your claim with: BRIAN S. MACNAIRN Barrister & Solicitor 201, 5008 Ross St. Red Deer, AB. T4N 1Y3 Solicitor For The Personal Representative Solicitor’s File: I3-0235-03 If you do not file by the date above, the Estate property can be lawfully distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

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Wise customers read the fine print: 9, •, *, », ‡, Ω The Seven Days Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers between June 20 and 27, 2014. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing excludes freight ($1,695), licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. 9$10,500 in Total Discounts is available on the new

(40 MPG) andd City: 10.2 L/100 km (28 MPG). ••With as low as 7.1 L/100 km (40 MPG) highway. ±Best-selling based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian new vehicle registrations through October 2013 for large diesel pickups under 14,000 lbs GVW. ¥Longevity based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian Vehicles In Operation data as of July 1, 2013, for model years 1994-2013 for all large pickups sold and available in Canada over the last 20 years. )Based on 3500/350 pickups. When properly equipped. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ba

below 0%. Eligible customers include all original and current owners of select Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram or Fiat models with an eligible standard/subvented finance or lease contract maturing between May 1, 2014 and June 30, 2017. Trade-in not required. See dealer for complete details and exclusions. &Based on 2014 EnerGuide highway fuel consumption ratings. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. 2014 Ram 1500 4x2 model with 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 and 8-speed automatic – Hwy: 7.1 L/100 km

of $5,010 and a total obligation of $32,508. ΩFinance Pull-Ahead Bonus Cash and 1% Rate Reduction are available to eligible customers on the retail purchase/lease of select 2014 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram or Fiat models at participating dealers from June 3 to 30, 2014 inclusive. Finance Pull-Ahead Bonus Cash will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. 1% Rate Reduction applies on approved credit to most qualifying subvented financing transactions through RBC, TD Auto Finance and Scotiabank. 1% Rate Reduction cannot be used to reduce the final interest rate

tradesmen and those working towards Skilled Trade certification. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. ‡4.29% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2014 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 model through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Example: 2014 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 with a Purchase Price of $27,498 (including applicable Consumer Cash and Loyalty/Conquest Bonus discounts) financed at 4.29% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $156 with a cost of borrowing

available to qualified customers on the retail purchase/lease of any 2013/2014 Ram 2500/3500 models (excluding Cab & Chassis models) and 2014 Ram 1500 (excludes Reg Cab models) and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible customers include current owners/lessees of a Dodge or Ram pickup truck or any other manufacturer’s pickup truck. The vehicle must have been owned/leased by the eligible customer and registered in their name on or before June 1, 2014. Proof of ownership/lease agreement will be required. Additional eligible customers include licensed

2014 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 SXT model and consists of $8,500 Consumer Cash Discount and $2,000 Bonus Cash. See your dealer for complete details. •$500 Bonus Cash is available on select new 2014 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram or Fiat models at participating dealers from June 20-27 only. Bonus Cash will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Offer available at participating dealers. See dealer for complete details and exclusions. *Consumer Cash Discounts are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. »$1,500 Ram Truck Loyalty/Conquest Bonus Cash is

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