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Building blitz in Blackfalds VALUE OF BUILDING PERMITS OUTPACES CITY 10 TIMES IT SIZE

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR If residential growth is an indicator of economic health, the town of Blackfalds is hale and hearty.

As of June 30, the community had generated $65.3 million worth of building permits for home construction and related projects for 2014. That compares

with $57.7 million for residential approvals in Red Deer, which has more than 10 times Blackfalds’ population.

In fact, the value of residential development approved in Blackfalds from January to June exceeded that of Sylvan Lake, Lacombe, Olds, Penhold, Ponoka and Rocky Mountain House combined.

Terry Topolnitsky, Blackfalds’ planning and development manager, said the town has become a

popular destination for home-buyers, especially those with young families. And builders are hardpressed to keep pace. “In most cases, any of the subdivisions that we have that are being serviced right now are already sold,� said Topolnitsky.

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CRUISE NIGHT

BLACKFALDS

Hail, wind hammer town

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF Blackfalds and areas of north Red Deer were blanketed by smaller-sized, but still damaging, hail as a significant storm rolled through Alberta on Wednesday evening.

North Red Deer and Blackfalds, as well as areas south of Rimbey and other parts of the province saw rain, thunder and lighting, wind and hail.

Environment Canada meteorologist Bill McMurtry Thursday that said wind gusts reached 70 km/h at the Red Deer Airport, but their satellite data showed it could have been gusting at even greater speeds during the storm. “As that cold front went through it triggered a few thunderstorms in and around Central and south Central Alberta,� said McMurtry. “There were a few places that reported hail, a lot of nickle- to quartersized hail.�

Blackfalds mayor Melodie Stol said there were two spurts of the hail about a half hour apart and overall the storm was much stronger on the west side of the town than the east side. “The intensity of the storm overwhelmed the system,� said Stol.

Please see STORM on Page A2

Photo by ASHLI BARRETT/Advocate staff

Lincoln Hawley, 5, checks out the inside of a 1954 Chevrolet truck Thursday evening at Cruise Night in the old Sears parking lot. Cruise Night happens every Thursday evening from 6-9 p.m. until October.

Watershed projects receive share of pipeline leak fines

BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN ADVOCATE STAFF Distribution of fines for a Calgary-based company responsible for spills at Sundre and Little Buffalo has been settled, including $380,000 made available to fund restoration and improvement projects.

Early in June, Plains Midstream Canada was ordered to pay $1.3 million in fines and restitution in connection with two separate pipeline breaks.

Plains Midstream had pleaded guilty in Red Deer provincial court early to charges laid after a pipeline ruptured near Little Buffalo, a small community near Peace River, in April of 2011.

The company also pleaded guilty to charges laid after a pipeline failed under the Red Deer River,

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downstream from Sundre, in June of 2012.

In Red Deer provincial court on Thursday, Judge Jim Hunter made an order approving a plan that lays out how the money is to be distributed: â—? In connection with the Sundre spill, the company will pay $20,000 in fines to the federal government and provide $380,000 to the federal Environmental Damage Fund. Hunter ordered that the EDF give priority to projects within the Red Deer River watershed in distributing those funds. The money is available to eligible non-profit groups and to municipal and provincial governments, but not for any business or commercial applications. â—? Also in connection with Sundre, the company will pay $225,000 in fines to the province. In addition, it will provide $157,800 to the Alberta Conservation Association for a variety of projects in the watershed between Sundre and Red Deer as well as $67,200 to

University of Lethbridge researcher Stewart Rood for a reclamation project in the area affected by the spill. â—? In connection with the Little Buffalo spill, the company will pay $225,000 in fines to the province and will provide $225,000 to the Alberta Conservation Association for projects at the Joker Lake Fishery and Reinwood Lake conservation site. Any money left over can be used for other ACA projects in the area.

Hunter stated in making his order that efforts should be made to ensure that members of the public are made aware that funds will be available for environmental projects within the Red Deer River watershed.

He gave Plains Midstream until July 30 to pay. bkossowan@reddeeradvocate.com

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REACHING FOR THE TOP

CANADA WINTER GAMES

MacLeans named honorary chair members of bid committee

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF

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Georgia Oxtoby,5, climbs up the side of while playing at the Rotary Park playground Thursday afternoon. The playground and picnic areas are popular places for Red Deerians during the summer months.

Red Deer is pulling out all the stops by using a homegrown celebrity to wow the Canada Winter Games bid evaluation committee in August.

Former Red Deerians Ron and Cari MacLean were named honorary chair members to the city’s bid committee for the 2019 Canada Winter Games at a press conference on Tuesday.

Ron MacLean called the honour a “thank you” card. The MacLeans, who now call Oakville, Ont., home, attended the news conference in Red Deer via teleconference.

MacLean said many, many people in Red Deer shaped Cari’s and his love of sport and drove all the possibilities for them. The two spent their high school years in the city.

The sportscaster and eight-time Gemini winner said Red Deer has always been an exciting city with its first-rate facilities such as Canyon Ski Hill and the natural beauty of the Red Deer River. He talked about the wonderful local sports and volunteer community and the athletes that went on to compete in the Canada Games and the Olympics.

He said it’s Red Deer’s turn to step onto the national stage.

“I just know what a great (city) it is,” said MacLean. “It would be so great to showcase it to the future Olympians, the people who (use) the Canada Games as a launch pad. It will be just a real treat for them to experience Red Deer as part of their road to the Olympics.”

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Lawyers to make final submissions next week in water diversion trial

BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN ADVOCATE STAFF Lawyers will make their final submissions on Monday in the trial of a local business accused of creating an illegal water diversion that caused a landslide on a neighbouring farm.

Auto Body Services Red Deer Ltd. and its primary shareholder, Harry Veenstra, are co-accused on seven charges laid under provincial environmental and water statutes.

The business owns a parcel of land immediately

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STORM: Good test of town’s newer infrastructure

BOOM: Development officer hired to help Blackfalds has also issued $9.5 million worth of permits for work in the institutional category, thanks to a proposed new elementary school. Commercial and industrial projects have added $8.5 million and $5.7 million respectively, for a combined six-month total of just under $89 million. That’s $10 million ahead of Red Deer’s January-to-June cumulative tally of $78.5 million.

Keeping the paper moving has been a challenge, acknowledged Topolnitsky.

“There were some days when it was a little tough.”

The town recently hired another development officer to help.

“I get to concentrate a little more on the major projects and also the subdivisions and area structure plans and the general planning,” said Topolnitsky.

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north of Red Deer, between the Blindman Industrial Park and Red Deer River.

A portion of the land had been leased to another company and was being prepared for construction in the late spring and early summer of 2010.

Crown prosecutor Peter Roginski of Calgary alleges that from July 15-21 Veenstra ordered excess water pumped off of the site and into a ditch along an adjacent road without having a water management plan and without having required proper permits.

Roginski alleges that the water pooled onto a hayfield and then caused an escarpment to fail, partially

“Then you get so much hail and the hail knocks leaves and branches off, which slows down the drain system.

“It cleared up really quickly afterwards.”

She said it was a good test of the city’s newer infrastructure and its ability to handle stormy weather.

Blackfald’s on-call public works guys responded to the situation and went around dealing with problems that arose. One manhole cover did come up, but it was quickly dealt with.

The hail knocked down some tree limbs and even some trees in the Blackfalds area. The howling wind may also have played a role in the tree damage suffered during the storm.

“Once you get nickle-sized hail and if it’s hard, that does damage,” said McMurtry. “That’s denting vehicles, that’s creating problems with outdoor fixtures or furniture. It was a significant hail event as it

covering a grain crop on a lower piece of the neighbouring property.

Roginski wrapped up his case on Thursday with testimony from expert witnesses who had been involved with the site.

City of Red Deer engineer Gordon Ludtke, previously employed with EXH Engineering Services, testified that he had helped Veenstra prepare a water management plan in 2006 so he could apply for the necessary approvals from Red Deer County and Alberta Environment.

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The biggest hail reported, as large as a loonie, out of Wednesday’s storm was in Elk Island National Park and along Hwy 16.

McMurtry said there is good news though as there is a ridge of high pressure over the area that should stay for at least a week.

“It will bring mainly sunny skies and not much in the way of precipitation,” said McMurtry. “We’re in for a week of summer-like weather.”

Though, this could also be a concern as he said many parts of Western Canada are starting to dry out.

“The issue now is some areas have seen extended periods of dry conditions and we have seen a large number of forest fires in the Northwest Territories, B.C. and they’re going to see the influence of this ridge.”

This means there could be issues with forest fires and forest fire smoke.

Alberta Health Services issued a precautionary air quality advisory in Central Alberta. The wildfires raging in the Alberta, Northwest Territories and in B.C. could lead to smoky air conditions. People are advised to use caution if the air gets too smoky. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

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Business dealings probed

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MISSING PERSONS CASE

CALGARY — Police say they are looking into business dealings as they search for a missing Calgary couple and their grandson.

There are reports that the grandfather, Alvin Liknes, was recently forced to close his small gas exploration company.

There are also reports that he once had a bad business deal with Douglas Garland, whom police say they have questioned as a person of interest in the missing persons case. “We are aware of some business issues regarding the family and so we have officers and investigators that are looking at that to see if there’s a connection to this disappearance,� Calgary Police spokesman Kevin Brookwell said Thursday. “I can’t get into specifics as to what those are, who was involved, what they look at or how many people are involved, but yes, we have investigators looking into those allegations.�

Five-year-old Nathan O’Brien and his grandparents, Kathryn and Alvin Liknes, haven’t been seen since June 29 after what police say was a violent incident in the Liknes home.

The couple had been having an estate sale and were downsizing ahead of a move to a home in Edmonton and then on to Mexico. Nathan was at his grandparents’ for a sleepover.

Officers continued to search property owned by Garland’s parents north of Calgary. Garland was taken in for questioning last weekend and has since been held on unrelated identity theft charges.

Police are also scouring city garbage dumps for evidence, but say that’s standard procedure. “Shortly after the disappearance was reported we made contact with the three landfill sites in Calgary and we asked that all refuse from the Calgary and surrounding area that goes to those landfill sites be segregated off,� Brookwell said. “There have been items that have been taken from the landfill site, but we don’t know if there’s any relevance to this file or not. You can appreciate that we’re talking about all landfill that was collected for a number of days following the disappearance, so there is quite a quantity to go through.�

Some online business directories link Alvin Liknes with several oil and gas companies, including

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Rod O’Brien, centre, tears up as he looks at a photo collage of the Liknes and O’Brien family during a candlelight vigil for missing Calgarians Nathan O’Brien, five, and his grandparents Alvin and Kathryn Liknes in Calgary, Thursday.

Vecto Resource Services, Bluesky Oil and Gas Corp., and AKF Holdings Inc. Metro Calgary has reported that his latest business venture, a small firm called Winter Petroleum Ltd., was forced to close a few weeks ago after it had its equipment seized over $800,000 in owed taxes.

The National Post reported Alvin Liknes declared bankruptcy in 1994. His wife, a real-estate-agentturned-website-design consultant, did the same in 2012.

Other media have quoted an unnamed police source saying Alvin Liknes had a bad business deal several years ago with Garland, but no details have emerged about it.

Court records show Garland has a criminal past and mental health problems.

In 2000, he was sentenced to 39 months in prison for making amphetamines at his parents’ farm.

Police have confirmed his sister is in a relationship with a member of the Liknes family.

Rocky adopts livestock bylaw allowing urban chickens

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Another Central Alberta community is allowing residents to raise chickens in backyard coops.

Rocky Mountain House joined the great urban hen experience on Tuesday by adopting a new livestock bylaw that permits up to four chickens in backyard coops on Tuesday.

The licences are $75 per coop and there’s no cap.

Only a day earlier, Red Deer council passed a chicken bylaw permitting up to four chickens per

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MACLEANS: City is near and dear to their hearts Cari MacLean said they are extremely honoured to be part of the committee because Red Deer is near and dear to their hearts. The couple have family and friends in Red Deer.

Darcy Mykytyshyn, bid committee member, said the honorary chairs were selected because of their community spirit, proven track record for helping the community, passion for sport and sport development and the ability to light up a room.

Mykytyshyn said it is very clear they have passion for a community that they only get to visit a few times a year.

On Aug. 22, the city will host the Red Deer is Ready Rally in the downtown. Residents are asked

household with a limit of 65 annual licences in the city.

Four homes participated in Rocky’s pilot that ran from December 2012 to December 2013. One illegal coop was shut down by the town.

Participants had to gain written permission from neighbours before they were accepted into the pilot.

The requirement is not included in the new bylaw.

Pilot findings indicated there were no real concerns from neighbours.

Rocky Mayor Fred Nash said people do not ask their neighbours about owning a dog so they decided to use the same reasoning.

There were some concerns of potential health is-

sues and lowering the re-sale value of properties. “I encourage people before they apply to do their research,� said Brad Dollevoet, the town’s director of planning and community development. “Because these birds are quite fragile and they need a lot of care and attention, they should be well versed on the needs of hens before they come and see us.�

He said the town has information available on being responsible hen owners.

The year-long pilot project and subsequent bylaw was spurred by residents who wanted to raise chickens. Several delegations attended council meetings to plead the case for urban chickens. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

to pack the streets wearing red from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event will feature music, arts, culture, sports, food and 29 bouncy castles.

The MacLeans will be on hand to act as tour guides for the games group and to partake in some of the festivities. “We need to pull out all stops and showcase Red Deer,� said Mayor Tara Veer. “In order for us to do that we need our citizens to participate.�

Veer said they want to show the committee that Red Deer has what it takes to pull off a remarkable games and “one of the best games they have ever seen.�

Mykytyshyn said the event is not only about the bid evaluation committee but a community celebration. “A small group of people put the bid together and now it is the time for the community as a whole to be part of the process,� he said.

Stay up-to-date on the festivities by visiting Red Deer is Ready on Facebook and Twitter and online at www.reddeer.ca crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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Edmonton-based hydrogeologist Qunli Dai, who inspected the site after the water diversion was reported, said the escarpment failed because of excess water that had percolated into the soil from a pond that had formed in the hayfield.

Dai said he could not comment on the source of the water in the pond or on how much rain had fallen at the time because that is not his area of expertise.

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Prostitution bill falls short Peter MacKay has taken his government’s victims-first law-and-order policy to its logical, absurdist, conclusion.

MacKay now aspires to eliminate the victim.

Laudatory as that aspiration may be, it only highlights the weaknesses in his prostitution bill which is under the microscope this week in Ottawa.

In MacKay’s world, prostitution in this TIM country is a twoHARPER sided, blackand-white reality, predators and perverts versus victims.

All prostitutes, in this world, are vulnerable and victims and there is no such thing as a mature, fully functioning adult who has decided that she (or he) wants to earn money in this manner.

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business will always be with us in one form or another.

While MacKay and the Conservative government is right to try to get the victims out of their plight — the minister wants to “off-ramp” them, the police chief wants to “extract” them — the rights of women to safely work in this profession seem to be getting short shrift during the first two days of hearings in Ottawa on the government’s Bill C-36.

It was also a midsummer forum for unsubstantiated statistics and absolute overstatements without support.

Certainly, there is no arguing sex workers — even that term has been shot down as misusing the term “work” — have not been victimized through intimidation, coercion and threats.

Time and again MPs were reminded that no little girl decides to grow up to be a prostitute.

They heard survivors of the sex trade speak of being raped, beaten, held against their will, burned with cigarettes, having guns pulled on them and missing friends who have been killed.

MacKay has anted up $20 million over five years for his off-ramp strategy, a figure even Hanson knows is miserly and would provide a city of Calgary’s size with about $125,000 annually.

“If there is a commitment to deal with this in an adequate way then we

have to adequately fund it,” Hanson says. Adequate, says Hanson, is prohibition.

Until this utopian day arrives, women are still working our streets in an inherently dangerous profession who have a Charter right to their safety and security.

Emily Symons of POWER — Prostitutes of Ottawa, Work, Educate and Resist — neatly explained to MPs how C-36, which criminalizes the purchase, but largely not the sale of sex, endangers sex workers in the capital.

Clients fearful of arrest will no longer negotiate in well-lit, populated areas where prostitutes can properly screen them, she said.

Instead, negotiations will be rushed, in darker, empty spaces, will likely reduce the number of clients forcing women into longer hours with less bargaining power to turn down potentially dangerous clients, even push away “safe” known clients who may no longer be comfortable in an area in which they are known.

A smaller pool of clients just means harder, longer, more dangerous hours for women who need to pay the rent and buy groceries.

Under this bill, Symons says, those who want out of the trade have all the human rights, at the expense of those who wish to stay in the trade.

“Imposing morality at the cost of human lives is not acceptable,” said

Robyn Maynard of the Montreal-based Stella, l’amie de Maimie.

But that argument is dismissed by Daphne Nissani of Toronto’s Free Them, who argues that johns were always ashamed to show their face and the only difference is that under this bill, they “might drive a little faster.”

The real victory, Nissani said in an interview, is that the Conservatives are changing views on underage, vulnerable girls who have been forced into the sex trade.

Canadians now begin to see them what for what they are — victims, not “whores” or criminals, she says.

Perhaps the greatest disconnect here is the pocket change MacKay is offering to help young victims escape an unchosen life.

One can’t help but wonder where we would be today if more funds had been made available by successive governments on aboriginal education, job training, affordable housing, domestic abuse prevention, drug and alcohol intervention or rape crisis centres.

What if social assistance really did pay the rent and feed the kids?

Would there be as many vulnerable girls and women needing this off-ramp today?

If proper money had been spent previously, $20 million today might have looked a lot better.

Tim Harper is a national affairs writer.

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GDP an economic measure best suited to an earlier era

BY PAT MURPHY ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES TORONTO — We’re besieged with data. Whether the intention is to inform us, sell us something, or win a political argument, numbers are everywhere. And one of the most common is GDP (Gross Domestic Product).

Ostensibly, GDP is a scientific measure of the goods and services produced by the economy, which in turn provides critical input to public decision-making. Without it, governments would be severely handicapped in setting economic and social policy. After all, if you don’t understand something, how can you manage it?

But as an accessible new book by English economist Diane Coyle makes clear, creating a comprehensive and accurate measure of an economy is tricky. And while Coyle is an admirer of the concept, her book – GDP: A Brief But Affectionate History – provides a sobering read for anyone who takes headline economic statistics as the gospel truth.

First, though, she reminds us of GDP’s origins.

During the Second Anglo-Dutch War (1664-67), a government official named William Petty took a crack at systematically measuring the economy

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of England and Wales. His motive was to assess taxation capacity. Indeed, “The word statistics has the same origin as state, and originally referred to the collection of figures concerning the state, specifically taxes.”

Then, spurred on by mid-20th century events like the Great Depression and the Second World War, modern GDP measurements began to take shape. The United Kingdom produced its first version in 1941, and the United States followed suit in 1942.

Refreshingly, Coyle doesn’t let her affection for the concept of GDP get in the way of a frank acknowledgement of its significant limitations.

First off, there’s the fact that household production isn’t included in the numbers. Hence the famous paradox of the widower who marries his housekeeper. Most people would think this a happy development, and certainly not one where economic welfare is in any way diminished. However, because GDP measures only monetary transactions, the official numbers are reduced by the fact that he is no longer paying her a wage!

Then there’s the technical challenge of ensuring that the measurement accurately captures all monetarily-remunerated activity. And even if it does, there’s the question of how to account for seasonal fluctuations and inflation.

In fact, inflation presents a particular challenge. Because it’s real GDP that matters, product quality improvements need to be stripped out of nominal price increases. Otherwise, inflation is overstated and real GDP is understated.

International comparisons become especially dodgy. Take Ghana. In November 2010, it experienced an overnight 60 per cent increase in GDP. As Coyle puts it, “The reality had not changed, but the GDP statistics had, because the country’s statistical agency had updated the weights used in calculating the price index, and consequently real GDP, for the first time since 1993.”

Another comparison problem stems from differing currencies. While using the exchange rate may seem like an obvious solution, it isn’t.

For one thing, exchange rates are subject to fluctuations that don’t necessarily reflect economic circumstances within the countries in question. For another, exchange rates only impact that part of a country’s economy that’s traded internationally.

Ever diligent, economists have developed notional exchange rates called PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) to address the problem. But many critics think these are unreliable.

Coyle’s bottom line has a built-in

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tension. While GDP is a useful concept that shouldn’t be cast aside, it’s also a measure best suited to an earlier era when economies were focused on the production of tangible, relatively homogeneous things.

Modern economies, however, are more complicated beasts.

Services, which are inherently difficult to measure, have become more significant than industrial production.

And measuring the value of services provided by the (non-competing) public sector compounds that challenge.

Then there’s innovation and variety.

Whether it’s the range of shoes one can now buy, or the availability of new developments like personal computers and mobile phones, the choices available today dwarf those available as recently as 40 years ago. How do you put a GDP value on that?

Back when I first studied economics in the 1960s, the prevailing view was that knowledge and expertise had advanced to the point where smart folks knew enough to smoothly manage affairs. Economic unpleasantness could be precluded by the expert planning ministrations of wise men and their data.

It was a conceit then. And it still is.

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“All of us agree that the changes are detrimental to our jurisdictions,” Dave Hancock said at the end of a brief western premiers’ conference hosted in Iqaluit, in the eastern Arctic, by Nunavut Premier Peter Taptuna.

“We will continue to talk to federal government about that. But we also want to talk more broadly with the federal government ... on immigration policy, on labour market policy.”

In the communique released at the end of their meeting, the western leaders chastised Ottawa on temporary workers.

“Limiting the ability to hire foreign workers to address critical labour shortages will unduly punish responsible employers in Western Canada, particularly those in smaller and remote communities where Canadian workers are not readily available,” they said.

They added that the government’s overhaul of its immigration system must be “responsive to the diverse needs of western Canadian jurisdictions.”

A spokesperson for Employment Minister Jason Kenney defended the government’s changes to the foreign workers program.

“These comprehensive and balanced reforms restore the temporary foreign worker program to its original purpose, as a last and limited resource for employers when there are no qualified Canadians to fill available jobs,” Alexandra Fortier said in an email.

“Employers must redouble their efforts to recruit and train Canadians, and must do more to recruit traditionally under-represented Canadians such as new immigrants and Canadians with disabilities.”

The premiers also urged residents in their rural and remote communities to prepare to take advantage of increasing job opportunities from the ongoing energy boom.

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They emphasized, however, “the shared role of employers, industry and government in skills development and on-the-job training to build capacity at the local level, particularly in aboriginal and northern communities.”

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The victim narrative, central to the Conservative government’s new prostitution bill, could not mask what emerged as a potential major flaw in the proposed law: it still treats prostitutes as criminals.

That’s significant because it could set the stage for a successful challenge of the new bill at the Supreme Court of Canada, the very same court that struck down the old prostitution law as unconstitutional just last year.

Throughout four days of hearings by the House of Commons justice committee, a majority of witnesses sounded the alarm about a section of the bill that makes it illegal to communicate for the purposes of prostitution in public places, where children could be present.

“We believe prostitutes themselves must be held immune to this provision understanding that they, themselves, are victims. We recommend the bill be reflected here to amend this,” Marina Giacomin, of the Servants Anonymous Society of Calgary, testified Thursday.

“We believe this will fortify the legislation against further legal or human rights challenges.”

Giacomin was the 11th witness to testify during the fourth and final day of rare summer committee hearings.

All 10 of her predecessors delivered the same message about the same section of the bill, as did four more who followed her. They echoed the testimony of more than two dozen witnesses spread out over the previous three days.

The controversial provision had its supporters, however, including the Canadian Police Association and two municipal police chiefs. The two chiefs said they wanted to retain the right to arrest prostitutes as an investigative tool to get at pimps and other more senior players in the sex and human trafficking industry.

Justice Minister Peter MacKay, who kicked off the proceedings Monday as the committee’s opening witness, said he considers the bill constitutionally sound, albeit likely to face a further court challenge.

“We believe this is a strong bill as currently written and will protect vulnerable Canadians and our communities from this inherently dangerous activity,” MacKay’s spokeswoman Mary Ann Dewey-Plante said Thursday in an emailed response to questions.

“The committee is responsible for a review of the legislation and can propose amendments as it sees fit. We look forward to the committee’s feedback on this very important bill.”

The Supreme Court struck down Canada’s old prostitution law last December, saying it exposed sex workers to undue risks that constituted a violation of their basic Charter right to security of the person.

The Conservatives responded with a new bill that creates new offences for clients and pimps, but does not generally criminalize prostitutes themselves — except if they communicate to sell their services in a public place where children might be.

“This law, if it’s put forward and becomes law, will replicate the same harms that we see under the communicating provision,” said Emily Symons, head of Prostitutes of Ottawa-Gatineau Work Educate & Resist.

Symons also took exception with the core assumption of the new bill: that prostitutes, primarily young women and girls, are victims who are being exploited.

“I would never want to take away the option of sex work from someone, but I would want to create more options so that everyone can make the decision whether they want to do sex work or they don’t want to do sex work, and that people who do sex work can do it safely,” she said.

Many fellow sex workers blasted that assumption, perhaps none more eloquently than Timea Nagy, a former prostitute turned care worker.

“I’m having a really hard time listening to the debate about using words like ’sex work,”’ Nagy testified.

“When I go to work and I get punched in the face, held down and a gun held against my head, to the point that I have to go the bathroom and lock myself in, hoping that someone will save me ... I don’t like to call that work.”

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG — Flood fears were easing in much of southern Manitoba Thursday, as the Assiniboine River started to subside near Portage la Prairie.

“We have hit crest, the waters are declining. The good news really is the degree to which the preparation certainly is paying off,” the province’s Emergency Measures Minister Steve Ashton said six days after the province declared a state of emergency and called in the military.

Since last Friday, hundreds of thousands of sandbags have been placed around homes. Dikes and riverbanks were reinforced and monitored with hightech surveillance equipment. Across the province, more than 700 people were forced out of their homes — the vast majority as a precaution due to the possibility their local roads might be washed out.

As the river crested near Portage overnight, both the Assiniboine River and the Portage diversion, a channel that diverts excess water from the river to Lake Manitoba, were near capacity. A small leak in a bank on the Assiniboine was detected and fixed, but other than that, the defences held. Evacuation orders in Delta Beach north of Portage la Prairie were lifted Thursday morning.

Manitoba often experiences some flooding in the

spring as meltwater streams in from as far away as the Rockies. This year has been different in that flooding arose in the summer due to severe rainfall amounts upstream in Saskatchewan at the end of June.

The heavy rain has swollen rivers in rural areas and flooded farmland in the southwestern part of the province. It has also prompted the Assiniboine to rise again. A second crest was making its way down the river Thursday from the Saskatchewan boundary and had flooded three homes near St. Lazare, outside the community’s dike.

The second crest is forecast to hit Brandon on the weekend and be slightly higher than the initial crest but lower than the flood of 2011 that prompted hundreds of people to leave their low-lying homes in the province’s second-largest city.

Ashton said recent upgrades to Brandon’s dikes and other defences were expected to be more than enough to keep back the second crest.

“We’re essentially protecting to the flood of record, which is 2011, and we already have a lot of that in place.”

The second crest will not be much of a problem in Portage and other areas downstream from Brandon, Ashton said, because tributaries to the Assiniboine in the region have been dropping and the river has more room to absorb the extra flow.

Charities feel ‘chill’ as tax audits widen to new groups

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The Conservative government has stepped up its scrutiny of the political activities of charities, adding fresh money for more audits, and casting its net well beyond the environmental groups that have opposed its energy policies.

Canada Revenue Agency, ordered in 2012 to audit political activities as a special project, now has also targeted charities focused on foreign aid, human rights, and even poverty.

The tax agency has also been given a bigger budget — $5 million more through to 2017 — and is making the special project a permanent part of its work.

With 52 political-activity audits currently underway, some stretching out two years and longer, charities say they’ve been left in limbo, nervous about speaking out on any issue lest they provoke a negative ruling from the taxman.

And their legal bills are rising rapidly — in some cases adding $100,000 to already strained budgets — as they try to navigate often-complex demands from CRA auditors.

“It’s nerve-racking,” said Leilani Farha, executive director of Canada Without Poverty, a small charity based in Ottawa that had to turn over internal emails and other documents to auditors looking for political activities.

“We’ve been under audit for more than two years, and it just goes on and on, with no communication. ... It’s a huge drain on the resources of our organization.”

The blitz began with the 2012 federal budget, shortly after several cabinet ministers — Joe Oliver, now finance minister, among them — labelled environmental groups as radicals and money launderers.

The groups, able to attract donations by virtue of their charitable status, have sharply opposed the Harper government’s oilsands and pipelines policies.

The government tightened rules and initially earmarked some $8 million over two years for CRA to create a special team of auditors to closely scrutinize the political activities of charities.

A landmark policy statement from 2003 allows charities to spend up to 10 per cent of their resources on political activities, such as advocating changes in government policies. Partisan activity — endorsing a candidate or party — has always been forbidden and remains so.

As CRA got new money for these audits, Ethi-

calOil.org, a staunch supporter of Canada’s energy industry and founded by current Stephen Harper aide Alykhan Velshi, issued a series of formal complaints to the agency about the political activities of environmental groups.

The initial wave of audits targeted just such groups, such as the David Suzuki Foundation, Tides Canada, Equiterre, and Environmental Defence — all of whom are still awaiting outcomes. The CRA readily acknowledges that complaints are taken into account when deciding which groups to audit.

But the circle has widened to include other charities that have also been burrs under the government’s saddle, including Amnesty International and the United Church of Canada’s Kairos charity, run with 10 other religious organizations to promote human rights.

Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne Findlay rejects any claim that the government is using the tax agency as a weapon against its opponents, saying the initiative is simply about good stewardship over taxpayer dollars.

“The rules regarding charities and political activities are long-standing. The CRA has a legal responsibility to ensure that charitable dollars, donated by charitable Canadians, are used for charitable purposes,” she said.

“CRA audits occur at arm’s length from the government and are conducted free of any political interference. Our government is committed to ensuring that our tax system is fair for all Canadians.”

The tax agency acknowledges it has been auditing the political activities of a variety of charities whose work focuses on animal welfare, poverty, education, religion, health, human rights and others.

One group — Physicians for Global Survival, an anti-war organization — was stripped of its charitable status in 2012 for violating rules on political activities, though that audit started before the latest blitz.

The tax agency will not comment on specific audits, their outcome, or even confirm they are taking place.

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VANCOUVER — British Columbia First Nations are wasting no time in enforcing their claim on traditional lands in light of a landmark Supreme Court of Canada decision recognizing aboriginal land title.

The hereditary chiefs of the Gitxsan First Nations served notice Thursday to CN Rail, logging companies and sport fishermen to leave their territory along the Skeena River in a dispute with the federal and provincial governments over treaty talks.

And the Gitxaala First Nation, with territory on islands off the North Coast, announced plan to file a lawsuit in the Federal Court of Appeal on Friday challenging Ottawa’s recent approval of the Northern Gateway pipeline from Alberta.

The Kwikwetlem First Nation also added its voice to the growing list, claiming title to all lands associated with now-closed Riverview Hospital in Metro Vancouver along with other areas of its traditional territory.

They cite the recent high court ruling in Tsilhqot’in v. British Columbia.

“It’s given us a bit of confidence that things are going to be going our way,” said Clarence Innis, acting chief of the Gitxaala. “I think that is a very strong message to Canada ... not to ignore First Nations any more but to consult.”

The court application argues that the federal Conservative cabinet did not consider the Gitxaala’s aboriginal rights and title in approving the oil pipeline proposed by Calgary-based Enbridge (TSX:ENB).

The Tsilhqot’in decision bolsters their case, said Rosanne Kyle, the band’s lawyer.

“The Northern Gateway project is going to be the first case where the implications of Tsilhqot’in will crystallize,” she said. “The court has provided a lot more clarity for everyone involved, including government, as to what needs to be done to achieve reconciliation.”

About 250 kilometres northeast of the Gitxaala, the Gitxsan have given companies operating on their land until Aug. 4 to leave the 33,000 square kilometres of their territory along the Skeena River.

Because the band was not consulted by government, the companies the governments licensed are trespassing, said Gwaans Bev Clifton Percival, chief negotiator for the Gitxsan.

“The Supreme Court has come down with yet another ruling that advances our right and title,” she said. “They (government) have to abide by the laws.

We’re prepared to negotiate.”

It was Gitxsan hereditary chief Delgamuukw whose 1997 legal victory recognized aboriginal title to unceded land in B.C. The band has tried since then to negotiate with the Crown but hasn’t made any progress, Clifton Percival said. A short-term forestry agreement with the province expired in 2011 and there’s been none since, she said.

Then in 2012, lands awarded to the Gitxsan in an earlier court ruling were included in a treaty agreement-in-principle with the neighbouring Kitsumkalum and Kitselas nations, she said.

“B.C. has been silent yet they want to have all this activity on Gitxsan land, so we need to get their attention and this is the only way the chiefs saw forward,” Clifton Percival said.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS BROCKVILLE, Ont. — Via Rail says it expects disruptions on the Toronto to Montreal and Toronto to Ottawa routes to continue well into Friday morning after the derailment of a CN freight train near Brockville, Ont., early Thursday. “Morning trains for tomorrow (41, 43, 51, 61, 50, 60) will be replaced by bus and we will be announcing when there will be line clearance,� the company tweeted on Thursday afternoon.

Via said that about 3,600 passengers were affected on Thursday by the derailment.

Later in the day, spokeswoman Mylene Belanger said the company had secured buses for the rest of the day to transport passengers. “We don’t expect line clearance by the last departure, which is scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight,� Belanger said.

She said Via hadn’t received any confirmation from CN to resume service.

CN said on Twitter late Thursday afternoon that crews were clearing derailed cars so the damaged rail line could be repaired and it hoped to have one line open late Thursday or early Friday.

CN said it was investigating the incident along with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.

Lindsay Fedchyshyn, a CN spokeswoman, earlier said no one was injured when the 26-car eastbound freight train derailed near the eastern Ontario city at about 4 a.m.

The train included two loaded automobile carriers and had five cars carrying carbon powder and 13 unloaded fuel tank cars, she said.

The site was being assessed by local emergency crews for any possible leaks, Fedchyshyn said.

Jacques Gagnon, another Via Rail spokesman, said it can be difficult to find buses to transport passengers during the summer peak vacation season when charter buses are in high demand.

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He also said he was not familiar with spreadsheets attached to some of those emails, which Hall said he had been sending regularly to Del Mastro’s campaign as part of the voter identification services. “At no point did I discuss a voter ID package for the campaign with Frank Hall. At no point,� said Del Mastro.

Del Mastro is charged with overspending during the 2008 federal election campaign, failing to report a personal contribution of $21,000 to his own campaign and knowingly submitting a falsified document. He has denied all the allegations.

He did acknowledge that he had discussions with Hall about new riding mapping software that was under development by Holinshed to identify the political leanings of would-be voters in a particular constituency.

Del Mastro said he told Hall he was interested in buying the software — called GeoVote — and gave Holinshed a $21,000 personal cheque in 2008 as a deposit when Hall said he needed one.

The software was to be jointly owned by the Peterborough Conservative Electoral District Association and Del Mastro’s constituency office.

The Crown, however, alleges that the cheque was actually to pay for voter ID calls, putting Del Mastro over the limit both for personal contributions and overall campaign spending.

The prosecution has also pointed out that while the cheque was dated for August, prior to the election period, Del Mastro’s account only had sufficient funds to cover it in October, when it was cashed.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has engaged a “sobriety coach” after completing a twomonth stint at an Ontario addiction treatment centre. But just what is a sobriety coach or companion and what do they do to help clients keep off alcohol or drugs as part of their long-term recovery?

While the existence of such sobriety buddies may be unfamiliar to many Canadians, the job of providing support to newly abstinent alcoholics or drug addicts has been fairly common south of the border for a number of years.

Celebrities like Lindsay Lohan, Matthew Perry and Owen Wilson have reportedly hired sober coaches, as they’re more typically called in the U.S., to help keep them from taking a tumble off the wagon.

“Somebody needs a sobriety coach when he or she has made multiple attempts to maintain abstinence, multiple attempts at residential addiction treatment ... and multiple attempts at success — always followed by failure,” said Doug Caine, founder of U.S.based Sober Champion.

The company, begun in 2006, has a stable of trained employees in such cities as New York, Chicago and London, who can be hired as coaches or companions to help keep recovering addicts on the straight and narrow, especially during the early and vulnerable period of sobriety. Last month, Caine expanded the business to Toronto.

“Ordinarily in the States — and this may not carry into Canada — when I talk about a sober companion, I’m talking about somebody who’s present in your

life 24 hours a day,” Caine said from the Los Angeles area. “That’s real full-time work. And that person may be in your life for a week or month at a time.

“A sober coach typically is a person who will spend a certain number of hours per day or per evening with you, and the truth is the roles can be interchangeable,” he explained, noting that a client could, for example, ask the service provider to accompany them on an out-of-town business trip for a couple of days.

The service can last 30 or 45 days or longer, depending on the client’s needs and pocketbook.

Sober coaches charge from CDN$75 to $150 per hour, so the service could cost as little as $300 to $400 a day for two to three hours, he said. With a 24-7 companion, who may be staying at the client’s home, the cost can easily hit more than $1,000 per day.

Sober Champion employees — all recovered addicts who must have specialized training — work not just with the client but also with the person’s family, close friends and even co-workers.

“We perform many interventions all day long,” said Caine, formerly a professional musician who was hooked on heroin and cocaine until he finally got clean in 1999 and revamped his life.

“The goal is to model behaviour and to keep the eye on the prize — and the prize is to keep him off drugs (or alcohol) today,” said Caine, who is wellversed in Ford’s very public battle with substance abuse, which has garnered international attention.

Those interventions can take many forms — from discouraging contact with people the client used to drink with on adjacent bar stools to shutting down a person’s supply of alcohol or illicit drugs.

Pre-electoral storm of ads about to blow through

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OTTAWA — If you thought you’ve seen that snippet of “in over his head” Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau stripping off his shirt a zillion times, just wait — the political advertising season is about to explode.

After a relative calm, Canadians are about to be doused with messaging as the parties try to influence voting intentions before the writ is dropped sometime in 2015.

A look at the Conservative Party of Canada’s financial filings with Elections Canada paints a picture of what’s in store: In 2012, the party spent just under a million in TV ads, and then $1.2 million last year.

Compare that to their television advertising buy in election year 2011 of a whopping $13.7 million dollars and you’ll get a picture of just what’s coming down the pike. A federal election must be held in 2015, but because there are legal limits to how much can be spent during the campaign, a sizable chunk will be blown beforehand.

“It is a fact that money facilitates political discourse and that paid political advertising is the only way for parties to communicate with citizens en masse, without the filter of the mainstream media,” Conservative Fund chairman Irving Gerstein told a party convention last November of pre-election

spending.

The NDP pointed to the looming advertising boom in a message to supporters this week. The Liberals spent $1.5 million in TV advertising alone last year, compared to a negligible $3,000 spent by the New Democrats on radio and television.

“Campaigning for 2015 has started earlier than ever before — and we have to keep closing the gap if we’re going to compete,” wrote NDP operations chief Dave Hare in a message to supporters Thursday.

“Chip in $5 or more today to make sure our hard work on the ground gets a fighting chance against the millions being spent on the air.”

But how exactly will the parties plot their advertising course as the election draws nearer? The parties have offered some early hints.

The Conservatives have focused their efforts so far on Trudeau, with a campaign that tries to paint him as a trifling, inexperienced leader with naive ideas. Prime Minister Stephen Harper played on that theme during a speech last weekend in Calgary.

“Tell Canadians there’s something ”new and exciting.“ What is it? Well, just close your eyes and dream, but don’t ruin it all by asking any hard questions,” he said in his prepared remarks.

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Defence says Crown has failed to prove murder plot at B.C. gang trial VANCOUVER — The Crown has failed to prove a mass shooting near Vancouver that killed six people, including two innocent bystanders, was the culmination of a gang plot to murder a rival drug trafficker, a defence lawyer said Thursday.

Cody Haevischer and Matthew Johnston are on trial for conspiracy and six counts of first-degree murder for the shooting in a highrise condo in Surrey, B.C., in October 2007.

The Crown alleges the Red Scorpions gang plotted to kill a rival drug trafficker named Corey Lal and that five other people were killed to eliminate potential witnesses. The Crown contends Haevischer, Johnston and a third man known only as Person X carried out the murders.

But lawyer Michael Tammen, who represents Johnston, says the Crown has failed to prove its conspiracy theory, let alone that his client was involved in hatching any plot or that he was involved in the killings.

Tammen said the only evidence to support the alleged plot comes from two former gangsters who cannot be trusted: former Red Scorpions leader Michael Le, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy midway through the trial as part of a deal with the Crown, and a witness known only as Person Y, an admitted killer who told the court he was involved in the conspiracy.

Stop asking for results of genetic tests, privacy watchdog asks insurers OTTAWA — Canada’s privacy watchdog is urging insurance companies and others to stop asking for access to the results of existing genetic tests at this time.

Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien says it is becoming more of a challenge to protect people’s genetic privacy with recent advances in science and technology.

“We are calling on the industry to refrain from asking for existing test results to assess insurance risk until the industry can clearly show that these tests are necessary and effective in assessing risk,” Therrien said in a statement Thursday.

“This would allow people to undergo genetic testing for various purposes without fear that the results may have a negative impact if they apply for insurance.”

There are now hundreds of genetic tests available to help spot genes known to increase a person’s risk of developing certain medical conditions.

But some people may decline tests for fear a positive result may mean they could face discrimination from insurance companies or their employers.

“It is not reasonable and not necessary for the insurance industry to ask for genetic information when they’re making their decisions,” said Bev Heim-Myers of the Canadian Coalition for Genetic Fairness.

“They already have a lot of information that they can have access to.”

There are currently no laws in Canada that specifically prohibit genetic discrimination, although there appears to be broad political consensus around the issue.

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Germany’s Andre Greipel, center, sprints towards the finish line to win ahead of second place Norway’s Alexander Kristoff, center rear hidden, third place Samuel Dumoulin of France, right, and Australia’s Mark Renshaw, left and fourth place, in the sixth stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 194 kilometers with start in Arras and finish in Reims, France, Thursday.

Germany’s Greipel wins sixth stage at Tour de France

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS REIMS, France — Sprint specialist Andre Greipel won a drizzly sixth stage of the Tour de France on Thursday, as crashes again thinned the pack of support riders for rivals hoping to strip Vincenzo Nibali of the yellow jersey.

The German champion collected his sixth career Tour stage victory in Champagne country and the celebrated capital of many French kings by outpacing Norway’s Alexander Kristoff in second and France’s Samuel Dumoulin in third.

At the end of the 194-kilometre (120-mile) ride from Arras to Reims, Greipel burst out of the pack with less than 300 metres left, and clenched his fists, shouting, at the finish. His job was made a bit easier because Marcel Kittel, a fellow German who has won three stages and dominated the sprint finishes, got a flat tire right before the end.

“I had really good punch today, I am really happy,” said Greipel, the Lotto Belisol rider who turns 32 next Wednesday. “Of course I’m not looking at Kittel. I don’t need to hide. I am still one of the fastest in the bunch. There was a lot of pressure on us, on my shoulders,” for a win, he added.

The top of the standings didn’t change, as most of the contenders for victory in the three-week race trailed close behind the muscular Greipel. He was not a challenger for the overall title; like many sprinters, he does not fare well on the climbs that are crucial to winning in Paris. He’s 37 ½ minutes behind Nibali.

Overall, Nibali has a two-second lead over teammate Jakob Fuglsang of Denmark. Peter Sagan of Slovakia was third, 44 seconds back. Two-time Tour champion Alberto Contador, a day after losing about 2 ½ minutes to Nibali, was dealt another setback: His Saxo-Tinkoff teammate Jesus Hernandez dropped out after a crash.

Among other possible contenders, Richie Porte was 1 minute, 54 seconds back, in eighth place. The

Australian inherited the leadership of Team Sky after injured defending champion Chris Froome dropped out on Wednesday following two crashes in a rain-splattered ride.

Porte, too, lost a teammate: Spanish veteran Xabier Zandio was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital with a suspected rib fracture and severe back injury in a group spill with about 79 kilometres left, according to the race medical report. It listed a total of 14 riders with varying injuries from “two big crashes.”

“It was such a stressful day — horrible actually,” Porte said. “The guys were around me all day, and while we lost Xabi Zandio to the crash, the rest of us kept out of trouble and we live to fight another day.”

American Andrew Talansky, winner of the Criterium du Dauphine last month, was ninth 2:05 back overall. Spaniard Alejandro Valverde was 10th, 2:11 back, and compatriot Contador was in 18th, 2:37 behind.

Svein Tuft of Langley, B.C., was tied for 86th in the stage and 132nd overall, 33:35 off the lead. Christian Meier, also from Langley, was tied for 145th in the stage and was 154th overall, 38:45 back.

Nibali said that while Froome’s out, “I’m still afraid of Contador,” and he expects the Spaniard and other yellow jersey aspirants to attack when the race enters the eastern Vosges mountains on Saturday — culminating with an tough uphill finish in Monday’s Stage 10.

“It’s true that you can lose a lot of energy defending the yellow jersey, but I’ve been riding well,” Nibali said. “It’s a heavy task to wear it ... (but) to have the jersey could be a little advantage in the coming stages. We’ll take it day by day.”

With the Tour giving a nod to 100 years since the start of World War I, French President Francois Hollande honoured the fallen and took a ride with race director Christian Prudhomme on Thursday. The Tour chief led a ceremony honouring 1909 winner Francois Faber, one of three winners of early Tours who died in the war.

EDMONTON — The Ottawa Redblacks will take a passel of ex-Eskimos and a collective chip on their shoulder when they go for their first CFL franchise win Friday.

“I’m not going to give you the politically correct answer,” Ottawa linebacker T.J. Hill told reporters Thursday after the 0-1 Redblacks arrived at Commonwealth Stadium. “No disrespect to the Blue Bombers a but we definitely feel like we let that one slip away.

“We’ve got to finish, and there’s no excuses.”

The Redblacks jumped out to a 21-7 lead in their opener in Winnipeg last week, but multiple penalties and big mistakes on special teams allowed the Blue Bombers to stage a 36-28 comeback win.

Hill is one of eight former Edmonton Eskimos on the Ottawa roster for Friday’s game.

Hill was a veteran and a longtime locker-room leader for the Eskimos, but was let go in the off-season as the team remodelled its defence under new head coach Chris Jones.

Hill said he doesn’t feel any added incentive to win on his former home turf against his old mates.

“I’m always fired up to just have the opportunity to play,” he said.

Not so for fellow Redblack and former Eskimos receiver Marcus Henry, who was picked up by Ottawa after failing a training camp medical in Edmonton.

Henry was asked if he was OK with how things ended for him in Edmonton.

“At first no, I wasn’t OK with it. It was (a) surprise to me, too,” he said. “But coming through the lockerroom after I got released, the guys picking me up and stuff, I got over it pretty quick.

But it still stings a bit, he added.

“Whenever you get released by a team and you go back and play them, there’s always a chip on your shoulder,” he said.

The ex-Eskimos are also in the Ottawa coaching ranks, including head coach Rick Campbell, a former longtime assistant with Edmonton.

He said they need to reduce the penalties and protect the football from an Edmonton defence that has already intercepted seven balls en route to a 2-0 record.

“We need to take care of the football,” said Campbell.

Against Winnipeg, the Redblacks were flagged 16 times for 120 yards and gave up big plays on special teams.

A 96-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Winnipeg’s Demond Washington left the Blue Bombers just two points down with more than 10 minutes to play. On the Eskimos side, quarterback Mike Reilly said they need to execute better in the red zone.

So far the Eskimos have scored three TDs in seven trips inside the 20-yard line.

Reilly said it’s not a question of plays or play calling, but execution.

“You have to have better focus when you’re down in the red zone,” he said. “Things happen so much faster in the red zone. There’s very small room for error when you’re down there and so you have to be very precise in your plays.

“The opportunities are there. We just have to take advantage of them.”

As for familiarity, Edmonton safety Chris Rwabukamba said it will be nice to see old teammates return — up to a point.

“It’s fun playing against guys that you know, but when you step on that field, the No. 1 thing you want to do is win,” said Rwabukamba.

Notes: Eskimos linebacker JC Sherritt is out with an undisclosed injury. He’ll be replaced by Dexter MCoil.

Stampeders to face Argos without Cornish and Lewis

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Already without the services of running back Jon Cornish, the Calgary Stampeders received more bad news just two days before Saturday’s road game in Toronto against the Argonauts.

A day after leaving practice early, receiver Nik Lewis watched from the sidelines on Thursday.

“With Nik, unfortunately late in practice (Wednesday) he accidentally got hit in the head and is having some symptoms, so he’s out of the game,” said Calgary head coach John Hufnagel, who described Cornish’s chances of playing this weekend as “slim and none.”

Quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell said he’s confident that the Stamps have enough depth on offence to make up for the loss of Cornish, Lewis and receiver Maurice Price, who suffered a broken hand during Calgary’s 29-8 win at home over the Montreal Alouettes on June 28.

“We’re going to have to rally around the guys that are playing,” said Mitchell, who completed 16-of-25 passes for 313 yards and two touchdowns against Montreal.

“Obviously Nik’s a great player and has been for a long time in this league. It’s part of the business. This is pro football. Guys get injured, guys get hurt and nicked up for a week or two. We’ve got guys coming in and we’re confident that they know what they’re doing, so we’ll ride with them.”

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suffering a broken ankle and torn ligaments during a 26-22 road loss to the B.C. Lions last Aug. 17. He returned to action for Calgary’s home opener and had one catch for 16 yards against Montreal.

Now in his 11th season with the Stamps, Lewis said he was feeling great leading up to Saturday’s game against the Argos.

“This has been probably my best week of practice,” said Lewis, who went down to catch a pass late during Wednesday’s session and took a knee to the side of his head.

“It kind of made me woozy for a little bit. I got a little dizzy. I’m feeling better.

“It’s one of those things, you have to take concussions very seriously. The doctors are well informed on what needs to happen and it takes a certain amount of days. If this would have happened two or three days ago then yeah, I feel like I’d be playing

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this weekend, but it happened yesterday, so it just takes time.”

Lewis added that he’s confident that he’ll be back for Calgary’s next home game on July 18 against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

“I’m out for a week,” he said. “I’m not out for the rest of the year. I know what that feels like.”

Cornish, meanwhile, hasn’t practised since being levelled with a high hit by Alouettes linebacker Kyries Hebert late in Calgary’s win over Montreal.

The news isn’t all bad for the Stamps as receiver Joe West is expected to return to the lineup after going down with a quad injury on the second day of training camp. Hufnagel also noted that rookie receiver Sederrik Cunningham will be activated off the practice roster.

“We’re going in with the same basic game plan we try to take in each and every week,” Hufnagel said.

“Obviously the players are different, but as far as what we want to try to concentrate on and get a good mix as far as the pass and the run and the play action, hopefully we can achieve that.”

As far as the running game goes, Hufnagel said that the load will be split between Matt Walter, Jock Sanders and Rob Cote.

“Matt will get the lion’s share of it, but we always want to use Jock,” Hufnagel said. “If Matt gets nicked then Jock’s going to have to carry the rest of the load along with Rob Cote.”

Walter found himself in a similar position last year when Cornish was out of the lineup during Calgary’s 35-14 road win over the Argos on Aug. 23.

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AHL Surprising Bombers get first road test making against hard-charging Alouettes defence changes for next season

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

THE CANADIAN PRESS More overtime and fighting changes could be coming to the NHL after a test run in the minors.

The American Hockey League will experiment next season with sevenminute overtime in the regular season, with 3-on3 beginning at the first whistle beyond three minutes, the league announced Thursday. That means there could be as many as four minutes of 3-on-3 overtime.

AHL president and CEO David Andrews said his league had roughly 16 per cent of its games go to shootouts, and the hope was that these rule changes would reduce that. At the same time, it’s a preview for NHL front offices.

“Clearly the hockey folks on our board and our competition committee, which is made up of NHL assistant general managers and AHL general managers, thought that this would be a way to make the overtime even more compelling and hopefully reduce the number of shootouts,” Andrews said in a phone interview. “They felt that they’d like to see it in the American League.”

If successful in reducing shootouts, the rule could make its way to the NHL. The league is implementing two smaller changes next season, with teams switching ends and a the ice getting a dry scrape before OT. The AHL will also do the dry scrape and long line change for regularseason overtimes.

“I think our coaches and players and general managers still feel that they would rather see the game settled in something other than a shootout,” Andrews said. “I think this overtime rule that we’re bringing in this year attempts to do that. I think our hockey people believe, and I certainly agree with them, that going to a 3-on-3 is going to become a very entertaining way to try to finish the game for our fans and should lead to a lot of excitement.”

Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland has long been a proponent of overtime changes to cut down on the number of shootouts, presenting different ideas at meetings over the years. Andrews said he and Holland have talked casually about the topic but that he wasn’t directly responsible for these changes.

To make up for lost time from the longer overtime sessions — and to align with the NHL — the AHL will also reduce its shootouts from five players aside to three.

In another rule change, the AHL will give an automatic game misconduct to a player involved in two fights in a game. Three major penalties of any kind will also lead to a game misconduct. That’s still not close to the international rule where one fight results in ejection, but it’s a step toward reducing fighting.

“We do have a fairly high incidence of players engaging in multiple fights per game,” Andrews said. “With the same player being involved in more than one fight, and we want to see that reduced.”

Another change is that a player who loses his helmet won’t be able to complete his shift. He’ll get a minor penalty unless he immediately goes to the bench or puts the helmet, with chin strap, back on.

“If we can eliminate them, I think we’ll be fine.”

Few expected such a strong start from the Bombers, who went 3-15 last season. Winnipeg has missed the playoffs in four of the last five years, with a 3060 record over that span.

So far, they look to be a better, more disciplined club under new head coach Mike O’Shea.

“Two games, we’ve been successful twice,” cautioned O’Shea. “The players are doing what the coaches ask of them and the effort is there and they’re doing what’s needed to win, so far.”

Still, the wins have not only given them points, but a muchneeded morale boost as well.

“It’s very important, as I

stressed through training camp, that this team tasted winning early, especially the veteran players who had experienced more than their fair share of losing,” said O’Shea. “They’ve got that taste in the mouth now and they like it, so I believe they’ll continue to do the things they needed to do to win those two games.”

They also haven’t been tested on the road. Home teams went 7-1 in the first two weeks.

“Being on the road, from my recollection, can be good,” said O’Shea, a former standout linebacker for Toronto. “You get more time to sit with your teammates and watch film together and talk football because there’s not the distractions (of home). It’s a business trip.”

Alouettes GM Jim Popp gets contract extension MONTREAL — Speculation on Jim Popp’s future with the Montreal Alouettes has been put to rest, at least for now.

The only general manager the CFL club has had since it returned to Montreal after a 10-year hiatus in 1996 signed a threeyear contract extension on Thursday that runs through the 2017 season.

There was concern that the 49-year-old, who was in the final year of his contract, was ready to move on. But the Elkin, N.C. native said: “I plan to be here and fulfil my contract.”

He did not say if his deal includes an out-clause if he is offered an NFL job. He drew interest ahead of last season from the Indianapolis Colts and rumours of a move south have arisen periodically throughout his tenure with the Alouettes.

It’s assumed Popp would jump at the chance, but he said he’d be just as happy to stay in Montreal until he retires.

“I can’t foresee the future,” said the married father of six children, all born in Montreal. “I have to work.

“I don’t know if I’ll ever retire, with six kids. But I love the job, the city and the team, so if it happens that way, you’ll find a very happy person. I don’t dwell on whether (an NFL job) will ever happen. I know I’m very fortunate to have a job. There’s really only two pro football leagues and there are 41 jobs. I have one of those.”

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MONTREAL — The Blue Bombers have been the CFL’s early surprise, but now quarterback Drew Willy and his highscoring Winnipeg team will take their show on the road.

The Bombers (2-0) face the hard-charging Montreal Alouettes (1-1) defence when the teams meet Friday night at Percival Molson Stadium.

Winnipeg opened the season with home wins over Toronto and Ottawa, piling up a leagueleading 81 points in two games.

They face a team than has allowed fewer than 20 points per game, including last week’s 24-9 win at home over British Columbia.

“They’ve had a good defence for a long time,” Willy said Thursday. “They’ve got a lot of good veterans.

“You can tell they’ve played together a long time. This week we were preparing, looking at the different looks they’ve given in the last few games and the past few years, so we’ll be ready to go. I’m looking forward to going against them.”

The Alouettes offence has yet to find its stride under new starting quarterback Troy Smith, although he was better against the Lions than in the season opener in Calgary, a 298 loss. Smith has yet to pass for more than 200 yards in a game or throw a touchdown pass, but his execution improved and the Alouettes hope the offence takes another step the third time out.

Willy has had no such problems so far in his first CFL sea-

son as a starter. He played eight games over the past two seasons with Saskatchewan as Darian Durant’s backup. The 27-yearold was traded to Winnipeg on Feb. 6 for receiver Jade Etienne.

In his two games, Willy has passed for 615 yards, second only to Toronto’s Ricky Ray, and four TDs. He completed twothird of his throws, 40 for 60.

Smith has completed only half of his passes, 35 for 70, for 341 yards.

The Bombers have also been successful on the ground, where newcomer Nate Grigsby has rushed for 184 yards and three TDs on 35 carries.

“He’s made some huge plays for us,” said Willy. “He’s been able to get the tough yards we need late in games near the goal-line.”

Montreal’s aggressive, ballhungry defence will be a test, however. Last week, they sacked B.C.’s Kevin Glenn five times and caused three turnovers.

“We’ve just got to play assignment football,” said defensive tackle Alan-Michael Cash.

“They do have a good running back, but we pride ourselves on stopping the run, so it’ll be a good match.”

The defence also produced an early TD for the Alouettes, when defensive lineman Scott Paxson picked off a pass and pitched it to linebacker Chip Cox for an easy jaunt into the end zone.

Cox said the challenge will be to slow down a Winnipeg offence that has early-season momentum.

“Big plays man, they’re getting a lot of big plays,” he said.

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Wrestler has winning on mind INNISFAIL COWBOY LANDON BEARDSWORTH HAS HIGH HOPES HEADING INTO HIS SECOND NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FINALS RODEO

BY JOSH ALDRICH ADVOCATE STAFF

TOP: Landon Beardsworth brings down a steer during a recent rodeo.

The provincial high school champion will be making his second straight appearance at the National High School Finals Rodeo in Rick Springs Wyoming starting next week.

Photo by Cindy McAllister

RIGHT: Beardsworth stands with his partner, Prime Time, at a farm near Innisfail.

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with team ropers Devin Wegmeyer out of Brooks and Clint Weston from Cardston.

“It can get real tough, it all depends on the rodeo,” said Beardsworth. “You can go to some rodeos have the run of your life with a three-second run, but at the end of it have rocks thrown at you and won’t make money. It’s pretty tough, but if you go out there, practice lots, it seems to get a lot easier.”

This year alone he has to hit at least 20 CCA rodeos to qualify for their finals in Regina in November. With school taking him away in the middle of August, he has a lot of small towns to hit before then.

This coming week will be one more opportunity to show he can handle the grind.

He will be going up against the best in North America in his peer group, with bragging rights, scholarships and other riding equipment on the line.

“There’s a lot of guys there competing in every event and it’s just straight rodeo for a week and a half and it gets pretty competitive,” said Beardsworth.

“I’ve tried to get focused a lot here in the last week or so, I’ve got winning on my mind.” jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com

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drove in a run. Parker Booth started on the Red Deer mound and Jesse Kowalchuk pitched the final two innings.

Earlier, starting and winning pitcher Dylan Boreman hit a two-run double to help the Braves prevail 5-2. Wagar and Jordan Muirhead each doubled and scored once, with Muirhead also knocking in a run.

The Braves’ doubleheader sweep followed on the heels of Tuesday’s split with the host Calgary Red Birds. Red Deer fell 4-3 in Game 1 and prevailed 4-3 in the nightcap.

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Some people take a lifetime to figure out what they want to do with their life. Innisfail’s Landon Beardsworth had it pegged by the time he was in junior high.

This weekend he will be attempting to make good on his second trip to the National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyo., from July 13-19.

Last year, as a Grade 11 student, he drew a bad steer in the second round and his championship ended before the final round.

He’s hoping for a little bit of luck on his side this time around.

“It’s really big that you get a good steer,” said Beardsworth, 18. “You can always make a bad steer good, but it’s not likely going to be the fast time of the rodeo on one of those.”

He responded well to the disappointment in 2013 and came back with a vengeance this year, winning his second straight provincial championship in Ponoka over the June 13-15 weekend. He went sub-six seconds on all three steers, going 4.7 with his first, 5.4 on his second and 5.5 in the final.

He also recently accepted a scholarship to Hobbs Junior College, in Hobbs, N.M., where he will be taking general studies.

One of the big attractions for him there, is the opportunity to rodeo yearround outside, as opposed to just the summer and fall in Canada.

“It’s a good rodeo school with a good rodeo team,” said the six-footfour, 225-pound Beardsworth. “They asked me to go down and look at it and I liked how it was set up, and the coaches were real good.”

He’s come a long way since watching his father David Beardsworth in calf roping competitions when he was young.

The dream was to follow in his father’s footsteps, but he was introduced to steer wrestling by a couple of local veterans and he took right to it.

In Grade 7 he started shootdogging — steer wrestling without a horse — and by Grade 9 he was jumping off horses.

Now he is part of two different semipro circuits — the Canadian Cowboys Association and the Foothills Cowboys Association — and practices in his spare time at his friends’ farms with Blake Gagnon and Wyatt Daines.

He’s seen the success start to come on the road as well.

He won his first rodeo of the year in Tisdale, Sask., and just this past weekend he finished second in Moosomin, Sask. With the finish, he is ranked fourth in steer wrestling in the CCA with 2,591.64 points.

“It started really good, I won the first one of the year and I’ve been picking away every weekend, I’ve been pulling a cheque damn near every weekend I’ve gone,” said Beardsworth.

The goal is to be a Canadian Finals Rodeo and National Finals Rodeo champion, looking up to top bulldoggers like Straws Milan, Luke Branquinho and Trevor Knowles.

A life in rodeo means a lot of hard miles on the road in their Painted Pony Petroleum sponsored Dodge 3,500 Dually, as he runs all over the Prairies

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Trio tied for lead at John Deere Classic SILVIS, Ill. — Jordan Spieth felt great Thursday on the first tee of the John Deere Classic. He heard not only his name, but, for the first time, the phrase “defending champion.”

A par followed. Then another, and another after that. And then a bogey.

The playoff winner from 2013 was suddenly reeling.

“It was a struggle,” Spieth said of the round, an even-par 71 he salvaged with birdies on the 16th and 17th holes. “I need to go find something on the range because I just wasn’t comfortable over the ball today.”

Spieth was eight strokes behind Zach Johnson, Rory Sabbatini and Brian Harman, whose 8-under-par 63s shared the lead after the opening round.

Then again, Spieth was six strokes behind the leaders entering last year’s final round, and rallied to win, beating Johnson and David Hearn in a sudden-death playoff.

“It’s going to take some incredible golf,” said Spieth, sixth on the PGA Tour money list.

“But I’m putting well, so when I find my swing, I can maybe take it deep.”

That’s where the leaders

were.

Johnson and Sabbatini played bogey-free golf, while Harman had nine birdies and one bogey on the par-71 TPC Deere Run — even though his regular caddie had to drop out.

They led 2004 British Open champion Todd Hamilton, Australian Steven Bowditch and William McGirt, the best afternoon finisher, by a stroke.

Brendon de Jonge, Kevin Tway, David Toms and Robert Streb are two back at 6-under 65.

Harman, who bettered his best round of the year by two strokes, was 2 under through six holes when his caddie, Scott Tway, took ill. Jay Hatch of Davenport, Iowa, a high school basketball coach, volunteered from the gallery, and carried Harman’s bag the last 12 holes, which Harman played in 6 under.

Harman didn’t miss a beat when his caddie took ill.

“I called a medic over and Scottie said he was going to have to sit out at least a couple holes,” Harman said. “Jay was standing there and said, ’I’ll do it. I’ll keep up.’ ” Checking his own yardages, Harman birdied seven of his last 12 holes, and nine overall.

“If you go out and birdie half of the golf course, you feel you’ve done fairly well,” Harman said.

Johnson, who won the Deere in 2012, birdied four of his first five holes and was 6 under on his opening nine.

He won the Tournament of Champions in January, but described his recent golf as “going through the motions too much.” He hasn’t finished in the top 10 since a tie for sixth in the Texas Open in March.

“I was a little spent,” Johnson explained.

“I played too much and I was anxious for results. I got ahead of myself.”

His start on familiar territory was a return to form, an early birdie binge including a 22-footer on the par-3 12th and a 32-footer on the par-4 14th.

At 8-under through 11 holes, the vision of a 59 crept into his thoughts.

“Very briefly,” Johnson said. “If you’re going to do it, you still have to hit it solid.

Maybe I mis-clubbed on 6, but I could have birdied 8. I hit only one really bad shot, and that was the second shot at 9.”

Johnson parred his last seven holes.

“I’d rather have 59 wins than shoot 59,” Johnson said.

Sabbatini scored his best round of the year, closing with birdies on three of the last four holes.

Birdies are a must at Deere Run. Through 18 holes, 80 players were under par and another 20, including amateur

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ABERDEEN — Three years after virtually giving up on links golf, a more mature Rory McIlroy appears ready to give it another chance.

McIlroy tamed blustery conditions on day one of the Scottish Open to shoot a 7-under 64 on Thursday, giving him a onestroke lead and showing his links game is in great shape ahead of next week’s British Open at Hoylake.

“I feel I am as prepared as I have ever been to play this type of golf,” a smiling McIlroy said after rolling in eight birdies — six of which came in a stunning seven-hole spell from Nos. 8-14 at Royal Aberdeen.

How things have changed from 2011.

At a wet and wild British Open at Royal St. George’s that year, a frustrated McIlroy opened his heart, saying he wasn’t a fan of tournaments where the “outcome is predicted so much by the weather” and that “there’s no point in changing your game for one week a year.”

Coming from someone who grew up playing on the links in his native Northern Ireland, it was a strange outburst. That seems to be in the past now.

“I’m going to make it my favourite style for two weeks a year,” said McIlroy, adding he

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Jordan Spieth reacts after missing a birdie attempt on the 12th green during the first round of the 2014 John Deere Classic golf tournament at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill., Thursday.

Jordan Niebrugge, at even-par 71.

Hamilton’s 64 came in his first round of the season on the PGA Tour. Playing on a sponsor’s exemption, the 48-year-old native of nearby Galesburg, Illinois, has been on the Web.com Tour in recent years.

Bowditch was 8 under after a birdie at the 17th, but bogeyed the 18th. McGirt birdied the first three holes on the back nine to jump into contention and parred the last four.

Three-time Deere winner Steve Stricker fired a 68, with six birdies and three bogeys.

Sabbatini, whose best finish this season is a tie for eighth at the Wells Fargo Classic, closed strongly on the hilly Deere Run layout.

“I like this course and how it plays,” Sabbatini said. “It’s fun for spectators because there are a lot of fireworks, and fun for us players, too.

This golf course requires the basics: hit the fairway, hit the green, make some putts.”

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was “relishing the challenge” of playing in the wind and rain.

Unheralded Swede Kristoffer Broberg — who went out in the first group at 6:30 a.m. local time — and Ricardo Gonzalez of Argentina shot 65s to lie one shot behind McIlroy.

Michael Hoey, a compatriot of McIlroy, was a stroke further back after a 5-under 66, and former world No. 1 Luke Donald was among four players to shoot 67. Phil Mickelson missed a 3-foot par putt at the final hole for his only bogey in a 68, a solid start by the American to the defence of his title.

McIlroy’s course-record round stood out, though. Refreshed after a two-week break that included a five-day trip to the Spanish island of Ibiza with friends, the two-time major winner looked back to his sharpest.

He showed a good feel on the greens, especially in that barrage of birdies around the turn, and drove straight and long in the face of winds of up to 20 mph (30 kph). One of the highlights of his round was driving the green on the 436-yard 13th hole while the group ahead was on the putting surface.

“I didn’t really think that was out there,” American golfer Rickie Fowler said of McIlroy’s score.

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Lee Westwood recovered from dropping five shots in his first five holes to post a 72, and six-time major winner Nick

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Tom Lewis made a hole in one on the par-3 No. 17 on his way to a 70.

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“Everything was pretty much on,” he said. “In the conditions, this is as low as I have ever been.”

McIlroy has had problems backing up good opening rounds this season, so there is still hope for the rest of the field in northern Scotland.

Up at 4 a.m. local time, Broberg showed the kind of form that won him four events on the second-tier Challenge Tour in 2012, earned him his tour card, and marked him as a star of the future.

Five of his six birdies came from Nos. 6-12 and Broberg had just 24 putts in his round, putting him in contention to claim one of the four qualifying berths for the British Open that are available at Royal Aberdeen for non-exempt players finishing in the top 10.

Gonzalez made light work of a front nine playing into the wind, and was 8 under par after an eagle 3 at No. 12. Two bogeys at the end saw him drop off the lead.

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Ex-minor leaguers sue Major League Baseball in federal court over low salaries SUIT HAS FORMER MINOR LEAGUE PLAYERS IN EACH OF THE 30 BIG LEAGUE ORGANIZATIONS

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ST. LOUIS — Like many young baseball players, Aaron Senne dreamed of fame and fortune when he signed his first contract as a Miami Marlins’ draft choice after a record-breaking college career at Missouri.

Reality as a low-level minor leaguer was far different: vending machine dinners, bug-infested apartments and a paltry salary with an equivalent hourly wage less than what fast-food workers make.

Senne and former minor league players in each of the 30 big league organizations are suing Major League Baseball, alleging violations of federal wage and overtime laws in a case some legal observers suggest has significant merit. They are seeking class-action status on behalf of the estimated 6,000 ballplayers who toil each summer in outposts stretching from Bluefield, Virginia, to Bakersfield, California, as well as an unspecified amount of back pay.

“You come from high school or college where you’re not making anything and you just think, ’I’m getting paid to play baseball. I’ll chase my dream,”’ said Senne, who retired last year after having Tommy John surgery on his elbow in 2011, one year after the Marlins

paid him a $25,000 signing bonus as a 10th round pick. “You get that first paycheque and you do a double take.

It’s an eye opener.”

In Senne’s case, that first check from the Jamestown (N.Y.) Jammers, a short-season Class A affiliate, was for $1,100 a month and $25 a day in meal money.

At his peak, he earned $7,000 in 2012, but like all minor leaguers, wasn’t paid salary during spring training or for his off-season conditioning work.

Federal antitrust exemptions have largely protected pro baseball from comparable legal challenges.

But in this case, the 32 plaintiffs recruited by attorney Garrett Broshuis — another former minor leaguer from Mizzou who went to law school after six seasons in the San Francisco Giants’ organization — allege violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, a 1938 law that stipulates a minimum wage for workers and requires overtime for most employees who work more than 40 hours weekly.

The suit was filed earlier this year in federal court in San Francisco, though Major League Baseball wants to move the suit to Florida, where most of its teams spend spring training and courts are considered more employerfriendly.

“Yes, these guys are chasing a

dream,” said Broshuis, acknowledging that short-term sacrifices can become distant memories should a big league contract be attained, which carries the promise of a $500,000 minimum salary while on the 25-man major league roster or disabled list. “But it’s also a job.

And it’s a job they put a lot of hours in.”

Attorneys representing Major League Baseball in the California case did not respond to interview requests, and a spokesman in the league’s New York office declined comment. In a 78-page response to the suit, the league and Commissioner Bud Selig outlined 30 objections, including an exemption under the federal wage law for “seasonal, amusement or recreational” workers and a contractual requirement that workplace disputes must first go to arbitration before courts intervene.

University of New Hampshire law professor Michael McCann, director of the school’s Sports and Entertainment Law Institute, notes that most minor league salaries fall far below the federal poverty level of $11,670 for a single person and $23,850 for a family of four.

Nor do minor leaguers have the power of a union to advocate on their behalf.

“Maybe for a 19- or 20-year-old, that’s all right,” McCann said of the typical minor-league contract. “For a

guy who’s 28 years old with a family, I don’t see how there’s enough money to pay the bills.”

He said the lawsuit makes a “credible argument,” but noted that MLB has yet to offer a detailed response.

Broshuis attributed the disconnect between the idealized version of paying one’s dues in the minors and his actual experience as his primary motivation for pursuing a legal career.

Drafted by the Giants in 2004 and out of baseball five years later after a few stints in Triple-A, he was valedictorian of his law school class at Saint Louis University.

“Very early in my career, I realized that something just didn’t seem quite right,” he said. Compared to college, “it almost seemed like a step down in working conditions. It seemed backward.”

Senne was one of three original plaintiffs in a case that is back in court later this week.

He said the suit is a long-overdue challenge to a management mindset that embraced financial sacrifice as a necessary rite of passage.

For players who voiced their concerns, the response from coaches and managers was uniform, he said.

“They would say, ’If you don’t like it, play better,”’ Senne said. “’Or go get a 9-to-5 job.”’

Japan’s Uehara stays out of trouble to take early lead at Women’s British Open

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SOUTHPORT, England — Ayako Uehara of Japan felt confident with the putter and played in the best weather Royal Birkdale has to offer. It was the right combination to take the lead Thursday in the Women’s British Open. And the best she could manage was a 4-under 68.

Pot bunkers can present problems on any links course. Throw in some thick grass and par becomes a problem.

Michelle Wie could attest to that. The U.S. Women’s Open champion spent too much time chipping out of sand and rough on her way to a 75. Cristie Kerr didn’t make a birdie, shot 81 and withdrew with a sore back. Only nine players broke par, all but two of them in the relative calm of a sunny morning along the Irish Sea. “It’s only going to get harder,” defending champion Stacy Lewis said after a 71.

“Anything under par on this golf course is a good score.”

Uehara got her lone mistake out of the way early and made another bogey after the opening hole. She made three birdies in a four-hole stretch, added two birdies on the back nine and built a oneshot lead over Mo Martin.

“Ayako obviously put up a really good number,” said Lewis, who played in her group. “She seems like she wasn’t in trouble at all. She was just greens, greens, centre of the green. You can kind of learn a little bit from that and maybe not go at so many pins.”

Morgan Pressel scrambled her way to a 70, joined by Sarah Kemp and Mina Harigae.

The only players who broke par in the afternoon were former U.S. Women’s Open champion So Yeon Ryu and Amy Yang, who played in the final group at the U.S. Women’s Open last month. Both shot 71.

“I don’t think they can make it any easier,” Pressel said.

That doesn’t bode well for Wie, who was introduced on the first tee as the U.S Women’s Open champion and then posted her highest score of the year. Wie had to birdie the par-5 18th hole — the only time she hit driver — to finish 3 over.

“Thought I made a good game plan,” Wie said. “Just didn’t hit good shots today.”

Alena Sharp of Hamilton, Ont., had a 2-over 74.

The scores Thursday might have been a preview of what the men can expect next week at Royal Liverpool for The Open Championship, through Royal Birkdale is a stronger test. The links courses are separated by about 25 miles, and a wet spring has allowed the grass to get thick and lush. That makes it difficult to make contact with the golf ball, assuming it can be found. Tiger Woods won at Liverpool in 2006 on a fast course with wispy grass.

“The golf course is so hard, I couldn’t imagine four days of this much rough and all the wind and everything it entails,” Lewis said “It’s nice to have it pretty calm today.”

Pressel had 23 putts, though only four of them were for birdie. She escaped with par when she found trouble off the tee and one time salvaged bogey. Playing her third shot from the right rough to a pin on the right side of the tough 16th green protected by a pot bunker, Pressel played short of the green and got up-anddown to limit the damage. Her putter made all the difference.

“I was happy that I made it look easier than it actually was,” Pressel said.

It wasn’t like that for everyone.

Paula Creamer was 5-over par after five holes and rallied for a 75. The best comeback belonged to Jessica Korda, who went out in 39 and then made four birdies on the back nine to return to even par. Karrie Webb, Inbee Park, Suzann Pettersen and Kraft Nabisco champion Lexi Thompson also were at even par.

The way it looked Thursday, anyone around par might be in good shape when it ends on Sunday.

Wie now has to climb back on a course that makes it feel as though she has to scale a mountain. She tried to rely on her powerful stinger off the tee, using mostly hybrids, to stay short of the bunkers and out of the rough. But she hit only seven fairways, leading to three of her bogeys.

“I definitely felt like my tempo was a little bit off,” Wie said. “But it’s a long way until Sunday, and I battled out there. It’s not the score I was looking forward to on Thursday, but it could have been a lot worse.”

ALBERTA JUNIOR BOYS GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP CALGARY — Sylvan Lake golfer Jaxon Lynn carded a thirdround 71 Thursday and was six strokes out of the lead heading into today’s final 18 holes of the Alberta junior boys championship at Bearspaw Country Club.

Lynn was tied for sixth after three rounds with an even-par 218 total that included earlier scores of 81-66. Andrew Harrison of Camrose (73-68-71—212) took a one-shot lead over Tyler Saunders of Edmonton (73-70-70—213) into the final round.

Jared Nicolls of Wolf Creek was tied for 10th after three rounds with a 224 total (79-73-72), while Logan Hill of the Red Deer Golf and Country Club (RDG&CC) was tied for 18th at 228 (79-75-74).

Jaclyn Lee of Calgary is the junior girls leader with a 222 total that includes scores of 75-74-73.

Wolf Creek golfers Shaye and Daria Leidenius had totals of 273 (95-89-89) and 275 (93-93-89) and were tied for 24th and alone in 26th place, respectively.

Other Central Alberta boys results: Kolby Vold, Wolf Creek (7677-76—229), tied for 20th; Chandler McDowell, RDG&CC (77-7479—230), tied for 24th; Matt Codd, RDG&CC (81-77-78—236), tied for 34th; Ryan Morrell, RDG&CC (8783-84—254), 61st.

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Baseball

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Baltimore Toronto New York Tampa Bay Boston

American League East Division W L Pct 50 41 .549 48 45 .516 46 45 .505 42 52 .447 41 51 .446

GB — 3 4 9 1/2 9 1/2

Detroit Kansas City Cleveland Chicago Minnesota

Central Division W L Pct 51 37 .580 47 44 .516 45 46 .495 44 49 .473 41 49 .456

GB — 5 1/2 7 1/2 9 1/2 11

Oakland Los Angeles Seattle Houston Texas

West Division W L Pct 58 34 .630 54 37 .593 49 42 .538 39 54 .419 38 54 .413

Sunday

● Parkland baseball: Rocky Mountain House at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park 1; Lacombe at Innisfail, 7 p.m.

Saturday

● Bantam AAA baseball: Sherwood Park at Red Deer, doubleheader starting at noon, Great Chief Park 2.

● Bantam AAA baseball: Sherwood Park at Red Deer, 10 a.m., Great Chief Park 2. ● Major women’s soccer: Lethbridge FC at Red Deer, noon, Edgar Park. ● Junior B tier 3 lacrosse: High River at Olds, 2:30 p.m., Sports Complex main. ● Women’s fastball: North Star Sports at Lacombe Physio, doubleheader starting at 6:30 p.m.

Football Toronto Montreal Ottawa Hamilton

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CFL East Division W L T 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0

PF 69 32 28 34

PA 60 38 36 59

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West Division W L T 2 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0

PF 81 55 29 46 29

PA 49 44 8 58 51

Pt 4 4 2 2 0

Week 3 Friday, July 11 Winnipeg at Montreal, 5 p.m.

Friday, July 11 Ottawa at Edmonton, 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 12 Calgary at Toronto, 4:30 p.m.

B.C. at Saskatchewan, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Detroit 4, L.A. Dodgers 1 L.A. Angels 8, Toronto 7 N.Y. Yankees 5, Cleveland 4, 14 innings Washington 6, Baltimore 2 Boston 5, Chicago White Sox 4 Kansas City 5, Tampa Bay 4 Houston 8, Texas 4 Minnesota 8, Seattle 1 San Francisco 5, Oakland 2

Week 4 Thursday, July 17 Edmonton at Winnipeg, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, July 18 Toronto at Ottawa, 5 p.m.

Hamilton at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 19 Montreal at B.C., 5 p.m.

Round of 16 Saturday, June 28 Brazil 1 Chile 1 (so Brazil 3 Chile 2) Colombia 2 Uruguay 0 Sunday, June 29 Netherlands 2 Mexico 1 Costa Rica 1 Greece 1 (so Costa Rica 5 Greece 3) Monday, June 30 France 2 Nigeria 0 Germany 2 Algeria 1 (OT) Tuesday, July 1 Argentina 1 Switzerland 0 (OT) Belgium 2 United States 1 (OT) Quarterfinal Friday, July 4 France 0 Germany 1 Brazil 2 Colombia 1 Saturday, July 5 Argentina 1 Belgium 0 Netherlands 0 Costa Rica 0 (so Netherlands 4 Costa Rica 3) Semifinal Tuesday, July 8 Brazil 1 Germany 7 Wednesday, July 9 Argentina 0 Netherlands 0 (so Argentina 4 Netherlands 2) Third Place Game Saturday, July 12 Netherlands at Brazil, 2 p.m.

Final Sunday, July 13 Argentina at Germany, 1 p.m.

MLS Eastern Conference GP W L T GF D.C. 17 8 5 4 24 Kansas City 17 7 5 5 23 New England 16 7 7 2 23 Toronto 14 6 5 3 19 New York 17 4 5 8 26 Columbus 17 4 5 8 19 Houston 18 5 10 3 18 Philadelphia 18 4 8 6 26 Chicago 16 2 4 10 24 Montreal 16 3 8 5 16

GA 18 15 23 18 26 19 34 30 27 27

Pt 28 26 23 21 20 20 18 18 16 14

Western Conference GP W L T GF 17 11 4 2 33 17 7 3 7 27 17 7 5 5 24 19 7 7 5 30 16 6 3 7 26 14 5 3 6 19 18 4 5 9 30 17 5 7 5 17 15 4 7 4 15

GA 24 23 19 29 22 13 30 26 16

Pt 35 28 26 26 25 21 21 20 16

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

Friday’s games D.C. at San Jose, 9 p.m.

Saturday’s games Colorado at Philadelphia, 5 p.m.

Columbus at New York, 5 p.m.

Houston at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Chicago at New England, 5:30 p.m.

Kansas City at Montreal, 5:30 p.m.

Chivas at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Salt Lake at Los Angeles, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday’s games Portland at Seattle, 8 p.m.

Transactions Thursday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Recalled RHP Preston Guilmet from Norfolk (IL). Optioned RHP Bud Norris to Bowie (EL).

KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Placed LHP Jason Vargas on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Louis Coleman from Omaha (PCL).

LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Optioned RHP Cam Bedrosian to Arkansas (TL). Placed LHP CJ Wilson on 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Cory Rasmus from Salt Lake (PCL). Selected the contract of RHP Drew Rucinski from Salt Lake. Designated LHP Nick Maronde for Assignment.

NEW YORK YANKEES — Placed OF Carlos Beltran on the seven-day concussion list, retroactive to July 9. Recalled 3B Yangervis Solarte from Scranton/Wiles Barre (IL).

SEATTLE MARINERS — Recalled LHP Lucas Luetge from Tacoma (PCL). Optioned RHP Stephen Pryor to Tacoma.

National League CHICAGO CUBS — Selected the contract of RHP Kyle Hendricks from Iowa (PCL). Optioned RHP Dallas Beeler to Iowa.

CINCINNATI REDS — Selected the contract of INF Kristopher Negron from Louisville (IL). Optioned RHP Carlos Contreras to Louisville. Designated RHP Brett Marshall for assignment.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Designated 1B Clint Robinson for assignment. Activated OF Carl Crawford from the 15-day DL. MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Recalled RHP Jimmy Nelson from Nashville (PCL). Placed LHP Wei-Chung Wang on the 15-day DL. Signed SS Gilbert Lara to a minor-league contract.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Selected the contract of OF Grady Sizemore from Lehigh Valley (IL).

Optioned RHP David Buchanan to Lehigh Valley.

Transferred LHP Cliff Lee to the 60-day DL. PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Recalled OF Jaff Decker from Indianapolis (IL). Optioned RHP Brandon Cumpton to Indianapolis.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Placed C Yadier Molina on the 15-day DL. Recalled C Audry Perez from Memphis (PCL).

American Association AMARILLO SOX — Signed LHP Clayton Tanner.

LINCOLN SALTDOGS — Released INF Leonardo Vargas.

ST. PAUL SAINTS — Released OF Brandon Tripp.

WINNIPEG GOLDEYES — Traded OF Ray Sadler to Kansas City to complete a prior trade.

Can-Am League ROCKLAND BOULDERS — Signed RHP Joe Donino.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association ATLANTA HAWKS — Signed G-F Thabo Sefolosha to a three-year contract.

CHARLOTTE HORNETS — Signed F Gordon Hayward to an offer sheet for a four-year contract.

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS — Signed G Kyrie Irving to a five-year contract extension. Traded G Jarrett Jack and G-F Sergey Karasev to Brooklyn and C Tyler Zeller and a first-round draft pick to Boston. Cleveland received a future conditional second-round pick from Boston and the draft rights to F Ilkan Karaman and F Edin Bavcic from Brooklyn.

Boston received G Marcus Thornton from Brooklyn.

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS — Signed G Jordan Farmar to a two-year contract and C Spencer Hawes to a four-year contract.

PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS — Signed C Chris Kaman and G Steve Blake to two-year contracts.

TORONTO RAPTORS — Re-signed Kyle Lowry to a multiyear contract.

UTAH JAZZ — Acquired F Steve Novak and a 2017 second-round draft pick from Toronto for G Diante Garrett.

WASHINGTON WIZARDS — Signed C Marcin Gortat to a five-year contract.

FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Named Matt Birk has been named director of football development.

Canadian Football League MONTREAL ALOUETTES — Signed general manager Jim Popp to a three-year contract extension.

HOCKEY National Hockey League DETROIT RED WINGS — Re-signed LW Daniel Cleary to a one-year contract.

SAN JOSE SHARKS — Re-signed D Scott Hannan to a one-year contract.

ST. LOUIS BLUES — Re-signed F Steve Ott to a two-year contract.

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Signed F Jerome Samson to a one-year contract. Re-signed F Brett Connolly to a one-year contract.

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS — Signed F Trevor Smith to a one-year contract and D Rinat Valiev to a three-year entry-level contract.

ECHL ELMIRA JACKALS — Signed D Patch Alber to a one-year contract.

IDAHO STEELHEADS — Agreed to terms with F Luke Judson.

STOCKTON THUNDER — Announced the resignation of president Brian Sandy to accept a position with Portland of the Arena Football League.

SOCCER Major League Soccer CHIVAS USA — Waived G Tim Melia.

GB — — 5 1/2 8 9

Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago

Central Division W L Pct 52 41 .559 50 43 .538 49 43 .533 48 44 .522 39 52 .429

GB — 2 2 1/2 3 1/2 12

West Division W L Pct 51 42 .548 50 42 .543 40 51 .440 39 53 .424 39 54 .419

GB — 1/2 10 11 1/2 12

Wednesday’s Games Detroit 4, L.A. Dodgers 1 Colorado 6, San Diego 3 Arizona 4, Miami 3, 10 innings Washington 6, Baltimore 2 N.Y. Mets 4, Atlanta 1 Cincinnati 4, Chicago Cubs 1 Philadelphia 4, Milwaukee 1 St. Louis 5, Pittsburgh 2 San Francisco 5, Oakland 2

Friday’s Games Chicago White Sox (Noesi 3-6) at Cleveland (Kluber 8-6), 5:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Kuroda 6-6) at Baltimore (Mi.Gonzalez 4-5), 5:05 p.m.

Toronto (Buehrle 10-6) at Tampa Bay (Archer 5-5), 5:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Richards 10-2) at Texas (Tepesch 3-4), 6:05 p.m.

Boston (Lackey 9-6) at Houston (Feldman 4-5), 6:10 p.m.

Detroit (A.Sanchez 5-3) at Kansas City (Duffy 5-8), 6:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Kr.Johnson 0-0) at Colorado (J.De La Rosa 9-6), 6:40 p.m.

Oakland (Samardzija 1-0) at Seattle (F.Hernandez 10-2), 8:10 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Chicago White Sox at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, 2:05 p.m.

Boston at Houston, 2:10 p.m.

Minnesota at Colorado, 2:10 p.m.

Toronto at Tampa Bay, 2:10 p.m.

Detroit at Kansas City, 5:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Texas, 5:15 p.m.

Oakland at Seattle, 8:10 p.m.

AMERICAN LEAGUE LEADERS G AB R Beltre Tex 78 299 50 Altuve Hou 90 375 47 VMartinez Det 80 302 45 Brantley Cle 87 339 61 Chisenhall Cle 76 253 37 Cano Sea 87 337 47 MiCabrera Det 87 333 57 Trout LAA 87 332 63 Kinsler Det 87 367 64 AJones Bal 91 375 53

Washington Atlanta Miami New York Philadelphia

National League East Division W L Pct 49 41 .544 50 42 .543 44 47 .484 42 50 .457 41 51 .446

Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego Colorado Arizona

Thursday’s Games Oakland 6, San Francisco 1 Boston 4, Chicago White Sox 3, 10 innings Cleveland 9, N.Y. Yankees 3 Baltimore 4, Washington 3 L.A. Angels 15, Texas 6 Detroit 16, Kansas City 4 Minnesota at Seattle, late

Soccer FIFA WORLD CUP At Brazil

GB — 3 1/2 8 1/2 19 1/2 20

Pitching Tanaka, New York, 12-4; Kazmir, Oakland, 11-3; Scherzer, Detroit, 11-3; Porcello, Detroit, 11-5; FHernandez, Seattle, 10-2; Richards, Los Angeles, 10-2; Buehrle, Toronto, 10-6.

H 102 127 99 111 82 109 105 103 112 114

Pct. .341 .339 .328 .327 .324 .323 .315 .310 .305 .304

Home Runs JAbreu, Chicago, 28; NCruz, Baltimore, 28; Encarnacion, Toronto, 26; VMartinez, Detroit, 21; Trout, Los Angeles, 21; Donaldson, Oakland, 20; Pujols, Los Angeles, 20.

Runs Batted In NCruz, Baltimore, 74; MiCabrera, Detroit, 73; JAbreu, Chicago, 71; Encarnacion, Toronto, 70; Trout, Los Angeles, 68; Donaldson, Oakland, 65; Moss, Oakland, 63.

Clare McMahon of Red Deer Balmoral carded a 91 to take top honours in the girls division of a McLennan Ross Junior Golf Tour event Wednesday at Carstairs.

Lauren Cheng of Calgary finished second with a 93.

Red Deer River Bend golfer Allan Pruss fired a 75 and missed out on a boys division playoff by a single stroke. Korbin Allan of Strathmore defeated Michael Harrison of Camrose in a four-hole playoff after both shot a 74.

Rylan Bardick of River Bend turned in a 78, while Jordan Williamson of Red Deer Balmoral shot a 79 and Brandon Maxwell of Rocky Mountain House Pine Hills carded an 81. Carter Graf of Red Deer came in with an 83 and Spencer Bearchell of Olds rounded out the Central Alberta contingent with an 84.

FOOTBALL CANADA CUP

Thursday’s Major League Linescores AMERICAN LEAGUE Chicago 100 000 002 0 — 310 0 Boston 000 003 000 1 — 4 3 0 (10 innings) Quintana, D.Webb (8), Surkamp (9), Belisario (9) and Flowers; Lester, Tazawa (8), Uehara (9), A.Miller (10) and D.Ross. W—A.Miller 3-5. L— Belisario 3-6. HRs—Chicago, Gillaspie (4).

New York 000 210 000 — 3 11 0 Cleveland 000 000 45x — 9 15 1 Phelps, Thornton (7), Ji.Miller (7) and Cervelli; House, Pestano (5), Crockett (6), Carrasco (7), Atchison (8), Hagadone (9) and R.Perez. W— Carrasco 2-3. L—Thornton 0-3. HRs—New York, Ze.Wheeler (2). Cleveland, R.Perez (1), C.Santana (14).

LAA 463 000 020 — 15 17 1 Texas 200 101 002 — 6 9 2 H.Santiago, Cor.Rasmus (7), Rucinski (9) and Conger; Lewis, Mendez (3), West (6), Poreda (8), Gimenez (9) and Chirinos. W—H.Santiago 1-7. L—Lewis 6-6. HRs—Los Angeles, Trout (21). Texas, A.Beltre (13).

Detroit 300 380 101 — 16 19 0 Kan. City 010 100 200 — 4 9 2 Smyly, C.Smith (7), B.Hardy (8), Coke (9) and Avila; Guthrie, S.Downs (5), L.Coleman (5), Bueno (7) and S.Perez, Hayes. W—Smyly 5-8. L—Guthrie 5-8. HRs—Detroit, Tor.Hunter (12). Kansas City, B.Butler (3), Hosmer (6).

Thursday’s Games Chicago Cubs 6, Cincinnati 4, 12 innings Philadelphia 9, Milwaukee 1 Oakland 6, San Francisco 1 Baltimore 4, Washington 3 Atlanta 3, N.Y. Mets 1 Pittsburgh 9, St. Louis 1 San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, late Friday’s Games Atlanta (A.Wood 6-7) at Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 5-1), 2:05 p.m.

Washington (Zimmermann 6-4) at Philadelphia (A.Burnett 5-8), 5:05 p.m.

Miami (H.Alvarez 6-3) at N.Y. Mets (Za.Wheeler 4-8), 5:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Locke 2-1) at Cincinnati (Latos 2-1), 5:10 p.m.

St. Louis (J.Kelly 1-1) at Milwaukee (Gallardo 5-5), 6:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Kr.Johnson 0-0) at Colorado (J.De La Rosa 9-6), 6:40 p.m.

San Diego (Hahn 4-2) at L.A. Dodgers (Haren 8-5), 8:10 p.m.

Arizona (Bolsinger 1-5) at San Francisco (Lincecum 8-5), 8:15 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Arizona at San Francisco, 2:05 p.m.

Atlanta at Chicago Cubs, 2:05 p.m.

Miami at N.Y. Mets, 2:10 p.m.

Minnesota at Colorado, 2:10 p.m.

St. Louis at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 5:15 p.m.

Washington at Philadelphia, 5:15 p.m.

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

NATIONAL LEAGUE LEADERS G AB R 86 297 70 Tulowitzki Col MaAdams StL 78 289 29 Lucroy Mil 85 328 43 McGehee Mia 90 350 35 AMcCutchen Pit 90 343 51 Morneau Col 86 320 36 Goldschmidt Ari 92 346 66 Puig LAD 86 329 51 Pence SF 93 368 65 Gennett Mil 81 269 36

H 104 97 106 112 109 100 108 101 112 81

Pct. .350 .336 .323 .320 .318 .313 .312 .307 .304 .301

Home Runs Stanton, Miami, 21; Rizzo, Chicago, 20; Tulowitzki, Colorado, 20; Byrd, Philadelphia, 18; Frazier, Cincinnati, 17; JUpton, Atlanta, 17; Desmond,

INTERLEAGUE Oakland 010 014 000 — 6 10 1 San Fran. 000 000 010 — 1 6 0 Kazmir, Otero (8), Abad (9) and Jaso, D.Norris; T.Hudson, J.Lopez (6), Machi (6), Petit (8) and Posey. W—Kazmir 11-3. L—T.Hudson 7-6. HRs— Oakland, Donaldson (20).

Wash.

000 102 000 — 3 10 1 Baltimore 103 000 00x — 4 6 0 G.Gonzalez, Barrett (7) and W.Ramos; W.Chen, Tom.Hunter (6), O’Day (8), Z.Britton (9) and C.Joseph. W—W.Chen 9-3. L—G.Gonzalez 6-5.

Sv—Z.Britton (15). HRs—Washington, Werth (10).

Baltimore, Pearce (11).

NATIONAL LEAGUE Chicago 001 020 010 002 — 610 2 Cincinnati 301 000 000 000 — 4 7 1 (12 innings) Hendricks, Russell (7), Strop (8), N.Ramirez (9), H.Rondon (10), B.Parker (11) and Jo.Baker; Bailey, LeCure (6), M.Parra (7), Broxton (8), A.Chapman (9), Ju.Diaz (10), Hoover (11) and Barnhart, Mesoraco. W—B.Parker 1-0. L—Hoover 1-6. HRs— Cincinnati, Ludwick (6).

Phila.

000 000 072 — 9 9 0 Milwaukee 000 001 000 — 1 4 0 D.Buchanan, Bastardo (8), Diekman (9) and Rupp, K.Hill; Garza, W.Smith (8), Kintzler (8), Wang (9) and Lucroy. W—D.Buchanan 5-5. L—Garza 6-6.

HRs—Philadelphia, Howard (15). Milwaukee, C.Gomez (14).

Atlanta 201 000 000 — 3 10 0 New York 001 000 000 — 1 5 0 Harang, J.Walden (8), Kimbrel (8) and Bethancourt; B.Colon, C.Torres (9) and d’Arnaud.

W—Harang 9-6. L—B.Colon 8-8. Sv—Kimbrel (28).

Pittsburgh 100 034 001 — 9 10 0 St. Louis 001 000 000 — 1 6 1 Volquez and R.Martin; S.Miller, Lyons (6), Motte (9) and T.Cruz. W—Volquez 8-6. L—S.Miller 7-8.

HRs—Pittsburgh, R.Martin (5).

Golf PGA-John Deere Thursday At TPC Deere Run Silvis, Ill. Purse: $4.7 million Yardage: 7,268; Par: 71 (35-36) (a-amateur) First Round Zach Johnson 33-30 Rory Sabbatini 31-32 Brian Harman 32-31 Todd Hamilton 32-32 Steven Bowditch 32-32 William McGirt 32-32 Brendon de Jonge 33-32 Kevin Tway 31-34 David Toms 34-31 Robert Streb 31-34 Charles Howell III 31-35 Ryan Moore 34-32 Johnson Wagner 32-34 Jerry Kelly 32-34 Justin Hicks 32-34 Trevor Immelman 32-34 Harris English 36-31 Bo Van Pelt 33-34 Nicholas Thompson 35-32 Bud Cauley 31-36 Wes Roach 32-35 Scott Brown 33-34 Sean O’Hair 34-33 Brice Garnett 34-34 Kevin Na 31-37 John Senden 32-36 J.J. Henry 32-36 Kevin Kisner 35-33 Alex Prugh 35-33 Ricky Barnes 32-36 Troy Merritt 32-36 Steve Stricker 32-36 John Huh 33-35 Brian Stuard 34-34 Kevin Chappell 32-36 Cameron Beckman 34-35 Scott Langley 33-36 Morgan Hoffmann 33-36 Chris Stroud 36-33

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Michael Thompson Ben Crane Derek Ernst Chad Campbell Joe Ogilvie Nathan Green Bronson La’Cassie Bobby Wyatt Justin Bolli Daniel Summerhays Chad Collins Charlie Wi Luke Guthrie Heath Slocum Tag Ridings Stewart Cink Davis Love III Sang-Moon Bae Jhonattan Vegas Paul Goydos Will Wilcox Marc Turnesa Jamie Lovemark

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Women’s British Open Thursday At Royal Birkdale Golf Club Southport, England Purse: $3 million Yardage: 6,458; Par: 72 (35-37) First Round a-amateur Ayako Uehara 33-35 Mo Martin 35-34 Mina Harigae 36-34 Sarah Kemp 36-34 Morgan Pressel 33-37 Holly Clyburn 35-36 Stacy Lewis 36-35 So Yeon Ryu 36-35 Amy Yang 35-36 Marina Alex 37-35 Julieta Granada 37-35 Lydia Ko 34-38 Jessica Korda 39-33 Amelia Lewis 36-36 Ai Miyazato 34-38

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CALGARY STAMPEDE

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

JUNIOR GOLF

Washington, 16; Gattis, Atlanta, 16; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 16.

Runs Batted In Stanton, Miami, 63; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 61; Morneau, Colorado, 59; AdGonzalez, Los Angeles, 58; AMcCutchen, Pittsburgh, 58; Desmond, Washington, 55; Howard, Philadelphia, 55.

Pitching Simon, Cincinnati, 12-3; Wainwright, St. Louis, 11-4; Greinke, Los Angeles, 11-5; Kershaw, Los Angeles, 10-2; Lynn, St. Louis, 10-6; Lohse, Milwaukee, 9-4; Ryu, Los Angeles, 9-5.

CALGARY — Canadian Ty Pozzobon posted the top score with 87 points in Pool B bull riding at the Calgary Stampede on Thursday.

The Merritt, B.C., native is in first place in his pool with aggregate earnings of $11,000.

Zane Lambert of Ponoka, is second with $10,500 and American J.B. Mauncey sits third, $3,000 back of Pozzobon.

American Wade Sundell scored 88 in Thursday’s saddle bronc competition to keep him in first place in Pool B with $16,500 total earnings.

Dustin Flundra, the top Canadian, scored 83.5 and is in fourth place overall.

In bareback, Justin McDaniel of the U.S. overtook fellow American Steven Peebles on

Azahara Munoz Anna Nordqvist Inbee Park Suzann Pettersen Jiyai Shin a-Emma Talley Lexi Thompson Karrie Webb

35-37 37-35 35-37 35-37 34-38 35-37 36-36 35-37

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Scottish Open ABERDEEN, Scotland (AP) — Leading scores Thursday at the Scottish Open, a European Tour event at the par-71, 6,867-yard Royal Aberdeen course: First Round Rory McIlroy, Northern Ireland 33-31 — 64 Kristoffer Broberg, Sweden 32-33 — 65 Ricardo Gonzalez, Argentina 32-33 — 65 Michael Hoey, Northern Ireland 37-29 — 66 Richard Bland, England 37-30 — 67 Luke Donald, England 34-33 — 67 David Drysdale, Scotland 35-32 — 67 Marc Warren, Scotland 34-33 — 67 David Howell, England 35-33 — 68 Russell Knox, Scotland 34-34 — 68 Phil Mickelson, United States 34-34 — 68 Gary Stal, France 37-31 — 68 Kevin Phelan, Ireland 36-33 — 69 Shiv Kapur, India 37-32 — 69 Nicolas Colsaerts, Belgium 33-36 — 69 Paul Casey, England 35-34 — 69 Darren Clarke, Northern Ireland 33-36 — 69 Pablo Larrazabal, Spain 36-33 — 69 Matthew Fitzpatrick, England 36-33 — 69 Niclas Fasth, Sweden 33-36 — 69 Matteo Manassero, Italy 36-33 — 69 Justin Rose, England 37-32 — 69 Tyrrell Hatton, England 34-35 — 69 Also Jimmy Walker, United States 37-34 — 71 Rickie Fowler, United States 36-35 — 71 Lee Westwood, England 40-32 — 72 Ian Poulter, England 37-36 — 73 Nick Faldo, England 40-33 — 73 Ernie Els, South Africa 36-37 — 73 Miguel Angel Jimenez, Spain 35-39 — 74 Louis Oosthuizen, South Africa 41-34 — 75

the day. McDaniel scored 89 while Peebles, the overall Pool B leader, came in second with 87 points.

Matt Shiozawa of Idaho kept his lead atop the Pool B tie down roping standings with a best time of 6.9 seconds and an aggregate total of $15,500.

Morgan Grant of Granton, Ont., was fourth on the day in 7.4 seconds. Grant sits third with $7,500.

In steer wrestling, Texan Matt Reeves leads the way after his Thursday time of 3.4 seconds.

Reeves has $11,000 in earnings through three days of the competition. Donalda native Cody Cassidy, who’s fifth overall with $8,000, came in third on Thursday in 4.0 seconds.

Michele McLeod of Texas scored a day best 17.38 points in women’s barrel racing.

McLeod sits in sixth place overall in Pool B with $5,500. Utah’s Nancy Hunter leads with $11,750.

PGA ALBERTA ASSISTANTS CHAMPIONSHIP

Team Alberta surrendered 32 unanswered points but battled back before dropping a 40-32 decision to Saskatchewan Green in a Football Canada Cup semifinal Wednesday at Saskatoon.

The Alberta roster includes defensive back Owen Smith and receiver Ben Pasiuk of Lindsay Thurber, and Sylvan Lake running back Landon Rosene. Alberta will face Quebec in the bronze-medal game Saturday at 4 p.m. Saskatchewan Green will meet Ontario in the championship contest.

CALGARY — Clinton McAllister of Wolf Creek and Troy Butterfield of Alberta Springs each carded a 73 Thursday and finished 10 strokes back of winner Tyler LeBouthillier of Calgary in the PGA Alberta Assistants Championship at Pinebrook.

McAllister (74-73—147) and Butterfield (76-

71—147) each earned a cheque for $623. LeBouthillier (68-68—136) pocketed $3,500.

Roy Hide of the Red Deer Golf and Country Club won $443 with a 36-hole total of 148 (74-74) and Scott Anderson of River Bend took home $337 after posting a 149 total that included rounds of 74-75.

PROVINCIAL HORSESHOE CHAMPIONSHIP

Red Deer’s Dunkle commits to NAIT

Red Deer pitchers Cliff Miller and Winnona Kilbourn won division titles in the recent provincial horseshoe championships at Calgary.

Miller took top honours in the men’s 40-foot C division and Kilbourn was the top pitcher in the women’s 30-foot C division.

Red Deer’s Tanner Dunkle has committed to the NAIT Ooks of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference Hockey League for the 2014-15 season.

Dunkle, 20, scored 23 goals and collected 54 points in 56 AJHL regular-season games with the Lloydminster Bobcats in 2013-14, then added six goals and 13 points in 12 playoff contests.

Dunkle played a total of 245 games in the AJHL with the Bobcats and Olds Grizzlys — who traded him to Lloydminster midway through the 2012-13 season — and scored 83 goals and garnered 174 points in the process.

RED DEER ADVOCATE Friday, July 11, 2014 B7

Slow start to NBA signing day Signing day arrived Thursday in the NBA, though the biggest free agents didn’t rush to grab their pens.

Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh might be waiting on LeBron James — isn’t everybody? — before making their decisions.

There’s been no indication when James plans to do so, so Miami and Cleveland waited anxiously — as did fans lining up outside James’ Akron, Ohio home, even while he was in Las Vegas.

Knicks President Phil Jackson was hoping Thursday would finally bring a decision from Anthony.

“But I expected one yesterday and the day before yesterday,” Jackson said at the Knicks’ summer league practice in Las Vegas. “But no, we’re waiting.”

In the meantime, Kyle Lowry and Marcin Gortat signed contracts to remain with their teams, while Chandler Parsons and Gordon Hayward inked offer sheets that could land them on new ones.

Teams and players could negotiate and agree to deals since July 1, but contracts couldn’t be signed or trades made until Thursday, after the moratorium period ended and next season’s salary cap was set.

Most of the best free agents have usually committed by the time they can sign, though that hasn’t been the case this year, largely because of the holdup caused by Miami’s Big Three and Anthony.

Bosh may want to wait on the word from James to decide whether he wants to remain in Miami. Anthony was perhaps holding out in case there was some way he, too, could end up partnering somewhere with the fourtime MVP. While they wait, so do players such as Pau Gasol, Lance Stephenson, Luol Deng and Paul Pierce, who are on the next tier of free agents available.

Not everybody is waiting around.

Lowry signed his deal to stay in Toronto on Thursday, which Yahoo Sports

previously reported was for $48 million over four years. He had heard from Miami and Houston, but liked his situation with the Atlantic Division champions.

“Other teams had some great things and I think they had pieces that were comparable pieces, but I think the situation that I’m in, the age I’m (at), me being able to lead a team, to lead a team and grow as a person, that was a very big factor in it,” he said.

Gortat is returning to Washington with a contract that will pay him $60 million over five years. The centre from Poland posted a picture of himself signing the papers on his Twitter page, writing that it was the “best day of my life!!!”

A couple of other players might be getting their riches, though it will take a few days. Hayward signed an offer sheet with the Charlotte Hornets that would pay him $63 million over four years. The Utah Jazz have three days to match the offer.

Parsons has a three-year, $45 million offer from Dallas, but he is also a restricted free agent that allows the Rockets the same window to match.

The Rockets are one of the teams believed to be considering Bosh if he does opt to leave Miami, which could affect how they deal with Parsons.

They also met with Anthony, whom New York wants to keep.

The Knicks offered him the maximum allowable contract, worth nearly $130 million over five years, when they met with him a week ago in Los Angeles, but are still awaiting word if he is staying put.

“We have alternative plans, Plan B, C, D, E and F, but so far we’re still in Plan A,” Jackson said. “That’s the first kind of kingpin that we have to have in this whole situation.”

Same with the Heat, who risk losing James and maybe more. He met with team President Pat Riley on Wednesday in Las Vegas, but so far there has been no decision. Once he announces his plans, the other top dominoes may quickly fall.

Then, perhaps the deals will start getting done.

Raptors officially re-sign guard Kyle Lowry to multi-year contract

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Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) goes up for a shot against Indiana Pacers guard George Hill (3) during Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals in Indianapolis on June 1, 2013 . Signing day has arrived in the NBA, if the biggest free agents care to grab their pens. But it’s unclear if Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade — who all might be waiting on LeBron James to go first — are ready.

Waiting for LeBron AS JAMES MAKES HIS NEXT ‘DECISION,’ MIAMI AND CLEVELAND ANXIOUS

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Kyle Lowry didn’t hide the fact he met with contenders like the Miami Heat and Houston Rockets during the interview portion of NBA free agency, but in the end the opportunity to call the Toronto Raptors “his team” was too good to pass up.

Lowry and the Raptors officially announced a four-year US$48 million dollar deal Thursday. The deal was reported last week but couldn’t be made official until Thursday, when the moratorium on signings was lifted.

“They were real factors. I did my homework. I did my research,” the point guard said. “I had a couple meetings with my family and we circled the pros and cons and we took teams away one by one.

“Other teams had some great things and I think they had pieces that were comparable pieces, but I think the situation that I’m in, the age I’m (at), me being able to lead a team, to lead a team and grow as a person, that was a very big factor in it.”

Lowry played a large role in the Raptors ending a five-year playoff drought this past season. The 28-yearold averaged 17.9 points and 7.4 assists per game and had a player efficiency rating of 20.1, which placed him 22nd in the league and sixth among point guards.

The six-foot, 205-pound Philadelphia native, made $6.2 million last season. His new deal, which carries an annual average value of $12 million puts him atop the Raptors payroll. By comparison, DeMar DeRozan’s deal, which is in the second of four years, pays him $9.5-million in 2014-15.

“The deal was done exactly the way I wanted,” said Lowry, who joined the Raptors in a 2012 trade with Houston.

“You don’t get many chances to say it’s ’your team’, honestly. As a competitor, as a professional, I relish in that. The fact that I get to say that ’its’ my team’, I’m the leader of the team.”

Toronto finished a franchise-best 46-34 in the regular season to win the club’s second Atlantic Division before losing to Brooklyn in seven games in the first round of the playoffs.

Re-signing Lowry, one of the top unrestricted point guards available, was a high priority for Raptors general

manager Masai Ujiri.

“It was a good feeling I had coming out of the meeting (with Kyle),” said Ujiri of negotiations. “I’ve had this meeting before where its’ gone the other way and you come out and you’re like going ’what just happened there?’ or ’where is this going?’.

“With Kyle, there’s always been a great spirit and great communication so I had a sense, but with free agency you never know because it can spin in one day. We’re glad he made the decision. It says so much about him and maybe even our organization.”

Lowry’s signing is just part of what has been a busy off-season for Ujiri.

Thursday afternoon the club announced it had dealt forward Steve Novak and a future second-round draft choice to the Utah Jazz for point guard Diante Garrett.

The six-foot-four, 190-pound Garrett appeared in 71 games with the Jazz last season, averaging 3.5 points, 1.7 assists and 14.8 minutes.

On Wednesday night reports surfaced the team has re-signed Greivis Vasquez to a two-year, $13 million contract. Vasquez’s signing is in addition to reports the team has inked big man Patrick Patterson to a three-year US$18 million contract. Both deals are expected to be announced Monday.

Toronto has also reportedly come to terms with 18-year-old Brazilian Bruno Cabloco, who Toronto took 20th overall at the NBA draft.

The Raptors have also reportedly brought back James Johnson with a two-year deal. The forward spent part of the 2010-11 season and all of 2011-12 with Toronto.

Last week, Ujiri dealt John Salmons’ contract along with a 2015 secondround draft pick to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Lou Williams and the rights to Brazilian rookie Lucas (Bebe) Nogueira.

Ujiri admitted the re-signing of Vasquez, and the acquisition of Williams, were moves to protect the longterm health of Lowry.

“Hundred per cent in our game plan because he’s signed here for four years,” said Ujiri. “There’s going to be lots of games and we have to think about that. We have to think of his body and the load of work. Greivis will take a good load off of (Kyle) and so will Lou.”

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When it comes to LeBron James, all that’s certain is this: One fan base is about to feel scorned, and other is about to feel absolute joy.

Miami or Cleveland?

The same choice he faced four years ago is the one facing the four-time NBA MVP now. He became a champion in Miami. He still calls Ohio home. It’s obviously not an easy decision, and the ramifications of what he’s about to say — it’s still unclear when any announcement will be coming, but it’s more than likely sooner than later — will have a massive impact on the Heat and the Cavaliers.

For the Heat, keeping James is likely the only way they can stay a championship-contending team for a fifth straight season next year. If he stays, it would seem likely that Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh would re-sign with Miami as well, keeping the “Big 3” that has played in each of the last four NBA Finals intact for at least another season. For the Cavaliers, it’s a chance to welcome home the player who fans — and the team’s owner Dan Gilbert — directed so much scorn toward when he left in 2010.

As he makes his choice, here’s some of things he may be considering about returning to Cleveland: OHIO IS HOME: Akron has always held a special place in James’ heart and he’s remained loyal to the area.

He’s maintained his off-season home just south of Cleveland and spends summers there.

BUSINESS HEADQUARTERS: Northeast Ohio is where James and his close friends grew up. He has business interests in the Cleveland area. He and his LRMR agency recently signed popular college quarterback Johnny Manziel to a marketing deal. Manziel

now plays for the Browns.

YOUNG ROSTER: Although the Cavaliers haven’t made the playoffs since he left, they can offer James a young roster filled with potential and promise. They’re led by All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving, who recently agreed to sign a five-year contract extension, and the Cavs also have two other No. 1 overall draft picks in Anthony Bennett and Andrew Wiggins.

COACHING STAFF: Cleveland’s coaching situation could be a concern.

The Cavs are on their third coach since James left and the team recently hired David Blatt, an international icon but someone who has not coached in the U.S. before. The Cavs did hire well-respected assistant Tyronn Lue, who has a strong relationship with James.

CAVS ASSETS: The Cavs also have assets they could trade to bring another elite player to Cleveland and have had preliminary talks with Minnesota about a deal for forward Kevin Love.

And while James has strong ties to Ohio, he has forged them in Miami.

PROVEN WINNERS: Instead of potential, the Heat are proven champions. James has been to four straight NBA Finals with Miami, winning two championships. They have made good on the promise Pat Riley made to James four years ago: Come to Miami, be part of something special, and compete for titles every year.

COACHING STAFF: There hasn’t been turnover in Miami’s coaching staff and front office since James joined the Heat. He’s played for just one coach, Erik Spoelstra, and Riley has championship pedigree.

BIG 3: James came to Miami in large part to play with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, both of whom also are free agents. It’s hard to envision Bosh staying if James leaves. It’s easy to see both Wade and Bosh recommitting instantly, if James decides to stay in Miami.

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Fastest to sail around the world CANADIAN ERIC HOLDEN ON PACE TO WIN WORLD’S LONGEST OCEAN RACE

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS In early October, about a month after Eric Holden and his crew set sail from London in a race around the world, the Henri Lloyd found itself following a migratory whale route.

Whales, Holden said, were “popping up on all sides and not infrequently dead ahead.”

It was during Race 2 of the Clipper Round the World yacht race, and the Henri Lloyd, with its 33-year-old skipper from Vancouver, was headed south from France to Rio de Janeiro.

“The crew had an awareness of the potential consequences were we to hit (a whale), which tempered their usual hysterics at seeing any sort of marine mammals,” Holden wrote in his blog that day.

It’s now been more than 10 months since Holden and his crew left London, and the Henri Lloyd has an insurmountable lead in the world’s longest ocean race. Holden will arrive victorious Saturday at the London finish line.

The event covers 16 individual races over 64,300 kilometres with an overall winner in a Formula 1-style scoring system. It joins together amateur sailors — some who’d never even been on a boat before — with an experienced skipper. Holden is the only Canadian skipper in the race.

Over the course of 11 months, it also provides a lifetime of memories.

There was sailing out of Rio and past the Copacabana Beach, waking up to the lush green hills of Papua New Guinea, and the warm welcome they received when they sailed into Cape Town, South Africa. There was celebrating a race victory in Sydney, Australia, in mid-December, popping champagne while dressed in antlers and Santa hats.

“The greatest part of the experience is seeing the crew develop from amateurs, quite nervous and intimidated by what they’re getting into, to seeing their growth and seeing how confident and competent they now are as sailors,” Holden said. “I get a lot of pleasure and reward out of that. Leaving Leg 1 from London was my lasting memory just because we didn’t know each other or what we were capable of. . . a large learning curve for all the skippers, as well as the crew.”

Many of the crew members, who are allocated to teams to ensure a similar skill set across the fleet, had no previous sailing experience. They undergo 26 days of training before setting sail.

Holden’s crew includes two nurses, two lawyers, a visual effects artist, an interior designer and a software developer. The youngest member of the crew is 21. The oldest is 74.

19 April 2014: Henri Lloyd skipper Eric Holden guides his ship at the Golden Gate Bridge start line for Race 11 of the Clipper 2013-14 Round the World Yacht Race, from San Francisco to Panama City.

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The Canadians on board are nurse Fiona Garforth-Bies, heavy duty mechanic James Dick, construction inspector Michael Jauncey, recent college grad Morgen Watson, and finance executive Phil Driver.

The race literature warns: “While the crew may be amateur, no one has told the ocean that. The sea does not distinguish between Olympians or novices and if the Southern Ocean, the Pacific or the South Atlantic decides to throw down the gauntlet, the crews need to be ready to face exactly the same challenges as those experienced by the pro racer.”

Holden and the Henri Lloyd had an 18-point lead over second-placed Great Britain when they sailed out of Den Helder, the Netherlands on Thursday for the final leg. The Henri Lloyd has 155.9 points, Great Britain has 138, while OneDLL has 127.

The 16th race takes the fleet almost 250 nautical miles to London, where the race will finish in the traditional Parade of Sails up the River Thames.

Holden, who was named Sail Canada’s sailor of the month for both April and May, sailed for Canada’s national team for five years. He was the weather forecaster for the Canadian sailing team at the 2012 London Olympics.

Holden is proud of how well his crew has fared in the extreme con-

ditions they’ve faced, saying they’ve developed a good respect for Mother Nature. They’ve seen everything from 86 knot winds (160 kilometres per hour) and “mountainous seas” in the Southern Ocean, to lightning, thunderstorms and waterspouts in the tropics, to the dead wind in the Doldrums — an equatorial region known for bringing boats to a halt.

During a particularly challenging stretch between Cape Town and Albany, Australia, Holden wrote: “The team are loving these conditions and doing everything I could ask of them. I don’t know how we can be labelled an amateur team any longer, considering all we have been through together and how they have risen to every challenge.

Many top sailors will have gone their whole careers and never experienced conditions like these.”

The gruelling race was conceived in 1995 by English sailor Sir Robin KnoxJohnston, who, in 1969, became the first person to complete an individual circumnavigation of the globe. KnoxJohnston, who still sails competitively at age 75, was climbing a mountain in Greenland, and he and his mountaineering partner on the trek were talking about the cost to climb Mount Everest.

“I thought ’That’s an awful lot of money. What’s the sailing equivalent?”’ he said. “And (the equivalent cost) is

circumnavigation.

“So I did some figuring around on the back of an envelope and came to a conclusion that if I supply the boats, the skipper, training, food and clothing, to people, I could probably get them to go around the world and compete in a circumnavigation for half the cost of climbing Mount Everest. I put an advert in the paper and got 8,000 answers, so I thought ’I’d better do this.”’

Knox-Johnston chose Holden, who has wanted to skipper a yacht since his sister competed in two legs of the 1999 edition of the race, from some 180 applicants to become the race’s first ever Canadian skipper.

“He’s very focused. And he’s a meteorologist, which always helps with ocean racing,” Knox-Johnston said on Holden’s success. “His crew obviously thinks very highly of him, he’s showing very good leadership.”

Holden’s isn’t sure of his immediate plans once the race ends, including whether or not he’ll be part of Canada’s sailing squad at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

“Offshore yacht racing is what I do for a living, and when I’m not racing, I’m doing weather forecasting for other yachts,” he said. “This race has taken up all my energy for the past 18 months, so I haven’t had time to look past the end of this race.”

Red Deer Roller Hockey coordinates four distinct areas of programming for two hundred and fifty participants: Roller Sledge Hockey (the only program in Canada), U6 and U8 Long Term Athlete Skill Development Program (again the only program of its kind in Canada), our successful RECREATIONAL / House League Program called Gunners and a highly successful and Competitive Program called Snipers.

Success is achieved when enthusiastic and interested individuals through their genuine and caring efforts commit selflessly to the growth and development of all participants. Our Association wishes to thank all parents, volunteers and sponsors for their effort in the continued development of one of the strongest roller hockey programs in Alberta. We are very proud of your participation, achievements, development and sponsorship of the participants in our program.

We look forward to our participants returning to our twelfth year with renewed interest in the fit, fast, focused fun of Roller Hockey.

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Roller Sledge-Leah Boucher and Melissa Adkins U6 Roller Buddies- Caden Shybunka, Pierce Shybunka, Kody Knash, Cade Mason U8 Gunners- Bob Weinrauch, Troy Madden, Chris Malo, Cam Pizzey U10 Gunners - Doug Veno, Todd Urquhart, Jen Skands, Amanda Ens, Robert Weinrauch, Robert Letwinski, Richard Hardman, Brian Bargery, Ty Elliott U12 Gunners –Jeff Conklin, Don Sebastien, Stacy Smith, Blair Gaume, Wayne Knash, Alan Litster, Boyd Harvey, Darcy Hoffus.

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ADAM HELPS THE HOUSE FUNDRAISER RAISES $10,000

INCREASING SMOKE LEADS TO AIR QUALITY ADVISORY

The Adam Helps the House fundraiser raised $10,000 for Ronald McDonald House in Red Deer this year. It is the 10th year that country music artist Adam Gregory performed in the concert and auction which benefits a home for families with sick children. Numerous other businesses and agencies donated goods and services for the event.

JAMAICAN DAY SERVICE ON SUNDAY Jamaican music and traditions, and of course food, will be celebrated at an upcoming service at Red Deer’s Knox Presbyterian Church. The annual Jamaican Day Service takes place on Sunday beginning at 10:30 a.m. Featuring Jamaican music and traditions, the service will be followed by a typical Jamaican Sunday lunch. Donations will be gratefully accepted for the Christiana Moravian Primary School in Jamaica.

Knox Presbyterian Church is located at 4718 Ross St.

RESPIRATORY EDUCATION WORKSHOP ON JULY 15 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease will be the focus of the workshop Respiratory Education on July 15, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Johnstone Community Health Centre. The Alberta Health Services workshop will look at helpful breathing tips, as well provide a review of common respiratory medication. The free workshop is being offered as part of the Alberta Healthy Living Program.

Sessions are led by AHS professionals who share their expertise in group discussions and provide support and encouragement. For more information or to register call 1-877-314-6997.

Johnstone Community Health Centre is located at 300 Jordan Parkway.

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BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF A wildfire has forced the closure of several campgrounds, recreation areas, and parts of Hwy 11 and other areas west of Nordegg.

As well, increasing forest fire smoke led Alberta Health Services to issue an air quality advisory on Thursday.

The Spreading Creek wildfire is currently about 14,000 acres in size and being fought with 87 firefighters, six helicopters and various heavy equipment are fighting t, which is classified as “being held.”

The fire started after lightning struck a tree on Sunday about 50 km west of Nordegg on Hwy 11.

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recreation area was closed on Monday, but Thursday the Cavalcade group use, Two O’clock Creek, Kootenay Plains Ecological reserve and Siffleur Falls staging area and trail were added to the closures due to the wildfire.

Smoke advisories were also issued Thursday for Thompson Creek, Two O’clock Creek, Crescent Falls, Snow Creek, Dry Haven, Goldeye and Fish Lake provincial recreation areas as well as the Siffleur Falls staging area and trail, Cavalcade group use and Kootenay Plains Ecological reserve.

Hwy 11 has been closed off and on at various points throughout the week.

Though it was open as of Thursday, sections between Whirlpool Point and Saskatchewan River Crossing have been

closed as part of the fire.

Alberta Health Services issued the air quality advisory as a result of smoke from forest fires in Alberta, Northwest Territories, and B.C. being blown into the area.

According to AHS, minor smoke conditions do no typically cause health concerns in healthy individuals, but if smoke conditions become more severe, even healthy individuals may experience temporary irritation of eyes and throat and possible shortness of breath.

Individuals with respiratory conditions, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and individuals with cardiovascular conditions, angina, prior heart attacks and congestive heart failure, may notice a worsening of conditions.

These individuals should monitor for worsening of symptoms and take necessary precautions.

Anyone who can taste and/or smell smoke in the air should monitor their symptoms, minimize physical activity outdoors and consider staying inside with windows, doors and outdoor air circulation fans and vents closed.

Anyone experiencing symptoms can call Health Link Alberta at any time at 1-866-4085465 to speak to a registered nurse.

This air quality advisory will remain in effect until further notice. For more information about the air quality visit www. airquality.alberta.ca. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate. com

SUMMER ARTS SCHOOL

Passion lies in working with hands ANY MEDIUM CAN BE USED TO HONE SKILLS

BY RENÉE FRANCOEUR ADVOCATE STAFF Bill Prince has been coming to Red Deer to get his hands dirty every summer for the past five years.

The 60-year-old psychologist from Fairview in Northern Alberta looks forward to the annual Series Summer Arts School at Red Deer College where for one week he can choose any medium to further hone his skills as an artist.

Prince’s passion lies in sculpture.

“It allows me to work with my hands.

It’s almost a meditative process for me. I enjoy the finished product. In my day to day work, I don’t get a chance to create a visible finished product,” he said. “Oddly enough I spend all day looking at people’s faces, reading emotions and I’m still fascinated by faces.”

For the second summer in a row, sculptor and videographer Jackie Bagley from Calgary is teaching the Expressive Portrait in Clay course.

“She’s very experienced and helpful.

She can walk up to a piece and immediately see where it needs to be adjusted,” said Prince.

Bagley, who has a background in the film industry and currently teaches at the Alberta College of Art and Design, said she’s impressed with the eight students in her workshop, who come from all across the province.

“They have two live models throughout the week so they make two complete

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Bill Prince works on his sculpture during the Expressive Portrait in Clay workshop at Red Deer College. The college hosts a number of arts camps until August 1 as part of the Series Summer Arts School, including workshops in drawing, jewelery making and sculpting. sculptural busts, which is an awful lot and most of them have never done this before,” Bagley said. “We have a nurse, a commercial airline pilot, a radiologist. They come from all walks of life.”

They discuss bone structure and facial muscle placement, starting out with the roundness of a — SUMMER brain, face and neck, she said.

“We want the pieces to look and feel real. The goal is to create something they can take home and be proud of.”

Jodi Clarke of Edmonton took the sculpture course for the first time last summer and returned this year to take her work to another level.

“It’s something I’d really like to pursue and eventually wean myself away from teaching art and become more of an artist,” sad Clarke, 46, who teaches high school art.

Clarke received a scholarship from RDC

this year to help her attend the summer course. She said she wouldn’t be able to spend a week in Red Deer otherwise.

“You can completely immerse yourself in it when you’re away from home.”

The summer art courses have been running for almost 40 years at the college. New this year ARTS ‘STUDENT’ BILL PRINCE are one-day workshops on July 19, each about $150. These include beadmaking, abstract painting, still life casting in concrete, photography and painted pages sculpted into a book.

The series runs until Aug. 1. A showcase featuring student work is held every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Room 2901 on the college’s main campus. They are free and open to the public.

For more information or to register, check out www.rdc.ab.ca/series. rfrancoeur@reddeeradvocate.com

‘IT’S ALMOST A MEDITATIVE PROCESS FOR ME.’

RCMP hunt suspects in luring incidents Two similar incidents of a man attempting to lure boys into sexual contact have Red Deer RCMP looking for one or more suspects.

The two incidents, one on June 27 in the Pines neighbourhood and another on July 5 in Parkvale, are similar in nature.

However, police said the victim in the first incident was unable to provide a physical description of the man, so it is unknown if they are linked.

The most recent incident took place at about 5 p.m. on July 5 when a 12-year-old boy was in his yard, in the area of 48th Avenue and 46th Street, when he saw the man hanging around.

The man walked past the yard once be-

fore approaching him and inviting sexual contact.

He fled the area when the boy’s parents approached and was seen walking south toward Rotary Park. Police made immediate patrols in the area but did not locate the suspect.

The earlier similar, but not necessarily connected, incident took place on June 27 in the Pines.

A man, who was described as between 20 and 30 years old, approached a 14-yearold teen after school and verbally invited sexual contact.

The age was the only description the victim could provide.

In both cases, the boys were not touched

or harmed.

Police describe the suspect from the second incident as a Caucasian male with a tanned complexion.

He is about 25 years old, 1.72 metres (five foot eight inches) tall and weighs about 7382 kg (160 to 180 pounds), with a thin build.

He has blond, very short hair and no visible facial hair, but may have had a little “peach fuzz”. He was wearing a black muscle shirt and beige shorts and had no visible tattoos.

Anyone with information about the suspect(s) or the incidents is asked to call the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. Or those wanting to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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

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Big powers join Iran nuclear talks DEADLINE LOOMS

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS VIENNA, Austria — Big-power foreign ministers are joining Iran nuclear talks on a diplomatic rescue mission. But even their muscle is seen as unlikely to bridge differences on Tehran’s atomic activities in time to meet the July 20 target date for a deal.

“Obviously both sides have set out positions that are irreconcilable,” says Gary Samore, who left the U.S. team negotiating with Iran last year.

“That’s why this negotiation is not going to end in agreement.”

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius alluded to the impasse this week, saying “none of the big points” had been settled.

He said “the near totality” of a draft agreement that is being laboriously worked on consists of blanks. And in comments published Thursday by Austria’s Wiener Zeitung, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said that agreement was far from certain.

Two diplomats who are familiar with the confidential talks said Thursday that U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and the top diplomats from Britain, France and Germany were tentatively scheduled to arrive in Vienna starting Saturday.

They said Russia’s foreign minister and a high foreign ministry official from China could also fly in.

Deep divisions persist over uranium enrichment, which can produce both reactor fuel or fissile warhead cores.

The U.S. wants deep cuts in the program. Instead, Tehran has gone public with demands that it be allowed to hugely expand it.

Iran insists it does not want nuclear arms. The big powers fear that its array of more than 9,000 centrifuges enriching uranium and about 10,000 on standby already gives it the ability to produce enough weapons-grade uranium for one weapon in three or four months.

They argue that — with Russia providing fuel for its power reactor and ready to do so for future ones — it has no need for so many machines.

But Tehran wants even more. Iran nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi said this week that his country wants to expand the output of its enrichment program over the next eight years to a level that would need about 190,000 current centrifuges. Salehi said Iran wanted to use 8,000 advanced models to achieve that goal.

The U.S. is ready to accept only a fraction of that number.

And it wants the enrichment program frozen at that low level for decades.

The two sides have the option of extending their negotiations for six months past July 20 date by mutual content and as that date approaches, diplomats say negotiators will likely opt for at least some extra time.

But Samore, who is now with Harvard’s Belfer Center, thinks the sides may agree to the full six months, saying “there is no reason to believe that the fundamental disagreement ... can be resolved any time soon.”

Five big-power foreign ministers and a deputy foreign minister already joined the final stage of talks in November that led to a preliminary deal freezing Tehran’s nuclear program in exchange for some sanctions relief.

The present talks aim for a deal that lifts all sanctions in exchange for long-term nuclear caps.

Samore argued that an extension of negotiations while keeping the status quo was in the interest of both Iran and the United States.

“From the U.S. standpoint, the interim agreement has been a success in freezing the (Iranian nuclear) program by and large without allowing the sanctions regime to collapse,” he said. Iran, in turn, has “gotten respite from additional sanctions pressure.”

“Right now, both sides would prefer an extension of the truce.”

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Rescue workers examine a building destroyed by shelling in Mikolaivka village, near the city of Slovyansk, Donetsk Region, eastern Ukraine Thursday. In the past two weeks, Ukrainian government troops have halved the amount of territory held by the rebels.

Some pro-Russian rebels quit the fight in Ukraine DIVISIONS APPEAR

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DONETSK, Ukraine — Deep strains emerged Thursday in the ranks of Ukraine’s pro-Moscow insurgents as dozens turned in their weapons in disgust at Russian inaction and bickering broke out between rebel factions.

In the past two weeks, Ukrainian government troops have halved the amount of territory held by the rebels and have grown better equipped and more confident by the day.

Once fearful of losing further pieces of Ukraine to Russia, they have shifted their strategy to containing the insurgents, whose pleas to join Russia have been ignored by President Vladimir Putin.

Pushed back into Ukraine’s eastern industrial city of Donetsk, the pro-Russia militias appear to be focusing their efforts now on hit-and-run operations, bombing transportation links and bracing for more assaults from government forces.

Signs of a rift within the rebellion became evident Thursday when the head of the influential Vostok battalion announced he would not submit to the authority of the military leader of the separatist Donetsk People’s Republic, Igor Girkin.

Girkin, a Russian better known by his assumed name Strelkov, has attained hero status among supporters of the insurgency. Ukrainian authorities have identified him as a former Russian military intelligence agent active in taking over Crimea before Russia annexed it in March.

Yet he has also been criticized by some for leading the rebel withdrawal last weekend from the eastern city of Slovyansk, 110 kilometres (70 miles) north of Donetsk, reportedly to protect civilian lives.

Vostok commander Alexander Khodakovsky alluded to that.

“There cannot be a single leader giving orders,” he declared. “Because if Strelkov suddenly decides what he wants is — in the interests of protecting the lives of Donetsk citizens and the lives of militiamen — to abandon Donetsk, then we will not follow his orders.”

Khodakovsky was speaking in Makiivka, a town

just outside Donetsk, where his men relocated after a reported falling-out with Strelkov.

The ill will also appears to stem from a feeling among the rebels that Russia has done too little to help them.

“Strelkov is a military officer of non-local domicile, while we are locals and will not, therefore, allow the people of Donetsk to remain without our support and protection,” Khodakovsky said.

Strelkov could go back to Russia whenever he wanted, he noted.

Ukraine says Moscow is arming and supporting the rebels, charges it has denied.

In another sign of deteriorating morale among the rebels, several dozen militia fighters garrisoned in a university dorm in Donetsk abandoned their weapons and fatigues in their rooms Thursday.

“Russia abandoned us. The leadership is bickering. They promise us money but don’t pay it. What’s the point of fighting?” said 29-year old Oleg, a former miner.

Oleg, who declined to give his surname for fear of being punished for desertion, said he had served in the militia for a month and planned to go home to Makiivka.

Strelkov has admitted substantial difficulties enlisting the support of the locals in eastern Ukraine.

“In truth, the number of volunteers for the several million-strong population of Donbass, for a mining region where people are used to dangerous and difficult work, has been somewhat low,” he told a rebelrun TV station this week. “It is very difficult to protect this territory with the forces at our disposal.”

At a news conference, the prime minister of the Donetsk People’s Republic dismissed talk of infighting.

“These are lies and disinformation. There are no disagreements. We are now organizing our joint work,” Alexander Boroday said.

He said 70,000 Donetsk residents have been evacuated from the city and more will follow. He did not elaborate.

While rebels hold Donetsk, the city’s international airport, which has been closed since early May, remains in government hands. Militia forces mounted an artillery assault on the terminal Thursday.

“Our aim was not to capture the airport. The enemy sustained serious casualties,” Strelkov said.

Police back off taking explicit photo of teen in sexting case The aunt maintains that the charges are overblown and said the plan to pursue photos of her nephew in an aroused state came about only after she and her nephew refused to accept a plea bargain that had been offered.

Larkin said he had

no information on why the department no longer plans to pursue the photos.

On Wednesday night, the department issued a

statement saying it was not their policy “to authorize invasive search procedures of suspects in cases of this nature” but made no definitive

statements about whether they would continue to pursue the photos that had been specifically authorized in the search warrant.

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MCLEAN, Va. — Police in Virginia said Thursday that they no longer will pursue efforts to take sexually explicit photos of a 17-year-old in an effort to prove a sexting case against him.

Police and prosecutors faced a wave of criticism following media reports that they had obtained a warrant to take photos of the teen’s erect penis.

Police wanted the pictures to compare against photos he is accused of sending to his 15-year-old girlfriend at the time.

On Thursday, Police Lt. Brian Larkin said the Police Department will not proceed with the plan to take the pictures and will let a search warrant authorizing the photos to expire.

Privacy advocates had criticized the plan as a violation of the teen’s constitutional rights.

The teen’s aunt, who serves as his legal guardian, said she had not heard of the police department’s reversal until contacted by an Associated Press reporter Thursday afternoon.

She said she would be ecstatic if police follow through on their state-

ment that they will no longer pursue the photos.

But she said she won’t be fully satisfied until the case against her nephew is dropped entirely.

The teen is charged in juvenile court with felony counts of possession and manufacture of child pornography.

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Study suggests link between density of fast-food restaurants, heavier people

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Neighbourhoods with a high number of fast food restaurants are no place for the weight conscious, a new study suggests.

The research reveals that the average body mass index of Canadians living in areas with a high density of fast food outlets is higher than the average BMI of people who live in neighbourhoods with more full-service restaurants.

The work was conducted by scientists at the University of Western Ontario, in London, and published in the Canadian Journal of Public Health.

Some earlier studies done in the United States have revealed similar findings, as have a couple of small studies looking only at children in two different centres in Canada.

The authors say this paper is the

first to show the possible link in the Canadian adults based on individuallevel data.

And they say the finding could be used to justify government action, whether that’s zoning bylaws aimed at restricting the density of fast food outlets or requiring fast food restaurants to post calorie counts for the food items they serve.

But an expert who treats patients battling obesity says he found little new in the study. And Dr. Yoni Freedhoff of the Bariatric Medical Institute of Ottawa says the weight differences identified by the study are not enormous.

“This is a small drop in a very large bucket and while I am all for affecting and attacking all drops, there are a lot of bigger drops we’ve got to hit before we start worrying about zoning fast food,” says Freedhoff.

The researchers used data gathered

in the 2007-08 Canadian Community Health Survey, charting the average individual BMIs in neighbourhoods against a database of restaurants found across the country.

A study of this type cannot prove cause and effect, so the researchers cannot say that living near fast food restaurants is contributing to the higher weights of people in those areas. It could also be that fast food restaurants are located in less affluent neighbourhoods, where people have limited capacity to buy healthier but more expensive food focusing on fresh fruits and vegetables.

The study found more fast food outlets was associated with higher weights and more full-service restaurants was associated with lower weights.

In either case the effect small. For instance women of average height who lived in fast-food plentiful neighbourhoods weighed on average 1.14

kilograms more than women who lived around fewer fast food outlets. And men who lived in areas where there were a lot of full-service restaurants weighed on average three kilograms less than men who did not.

Freedhoff says he looks for information that will help his patients when he reads studies. With this one, the finding underscores something they would already have heard.

“Your kitchen is your friend when it comes to weight and restaurants are places to try to minimize and to use for occasions,” Freedhoff says.

“I think one thing that’s incontrovertible in regards to weight is that people who eat out in restaurants a lot more frequently tend to struggle more with their weight and that as a society we go out to restaurants a lot more than we ever used to.”

Experts say Ebola outbreak not right for testing experimental vaccines, drugs

BY HELEN BRANSWELL THE CANADIAN PRESS The largest Ebola outbreak in history is defying the containment efforts of affected countries and international response teams, leading to calls from some quarters to use experimental drugs or vaccines to try to stop the deadly virus.

But a number of experts — including the scientist who led the work on a Canadian-made Ebola vaccine — say deploying untested tools in the current West African outbreak could be disastrous.

They say taking such a risky gamble could further erode local trust in the response teams, undermine their efforts and even endanger them. And if anyone were to have a bad reaction to one of the experimental therapies, it could jeopardize years of expensive and painstaking work spent developing tools with which to fight Ebola and its cousin, the Marburg virus.

“I get emails basically every second day from someone either asking ’Is there something that you’re planning?’ or ‘Shouldn’t you?’ And I know I’m not the only one getting those emails,” says Dr. Heinz Feldmann, an Ebola expert who heads the laboratory of virology at the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases’ Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Hamilton, Mont.

While most of these discussions are happening within scientific circles, the director of Britain’s Wellcome Trust recently aired the issue publicly.

Dr. Jeremy Farrar, an infectious diseases expert, has questioned why the therapies that are furthest along in the developmental pipeline aren’t being used. He suggests if this outbreak were occurring in the developed world, there would be no debate.

“Imagine if you take a region of Canada, America, Europe and you had 450 people dying of a viral hemorrhagic fever. It would just be unacceptable — and it’s unacceptable in West Africa,” Farrar says.

He notes the Canadian-made Ebola vaccine — a project Feldmann led a decade ago when he worked at the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg — was released under emergency use provisions in 2009 when a German researcher pricked herself

with a needle containing Ebola virus.

She survived, but it was never clear if it was because of the vaccine or because she was not infected.

“We moved heaven and earth to help a German lab technician. Why is it different because this is West Africa?” Farrar asks.

A small community of researchers, mostly based in Canada and the United States, has been working for years on vaccines and drugs to protect against or treat these viruses, which are among the deadliest known to humankind.

The viruses are transmitted through contact with bodily fluids.

People caring for the dying — or preparing their bodies for burial — are often infected.

With little to offer medically, the main job of response teams is to break the chains of transmission by figuring out who is infected and isolating them.

But these efforts are often met with distrust.

Rumours emerge that the Western doctors are harvesting organs; people hide cases or flee — extending the range of the epidemic.

World Health Organization says the current outbreak — the first in West Africa — has seen 844 cases in three countries, and 518 deaths.

That’s already virtually double the size of the next largest outbreak, in Uganda in 2000. And this outbreak isn’t anywhere near over.

A number of vaccines are in various stages of development. Studies done in non-human primates suggest they could both prevent illness and improve survival chances if given after infection.

There are also a number of therapies in the works, including antibody combinations that look promising in animal testing.

But the researchers have always been stymied by the challenges of getting regulatory approval for these interventions, which cannot follow the traditional pathways to licensure.

Most drugs or vaccines can only make it to market once large scale studies show they are both safe and effective.

But the only way the world will learn if Ebola and Marburg vaccines and drugs work is by using them in an outbreak — a reality rife with ethical concerns and logistical problems.

File photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS

A transmission electron micrograph shows the ultrastructural morphology displayed by an Ebola virus virion. The largest Ebola outbreak in history is defying attempts to bring it under control, leading to calls from some quarters to use experimental drugs or vaccines.

In the current context, with response teams struggling to gain the co-operation of fearful locals, word that experimental treatments were to be used could further exacerbate an already taxing situation, says Dr. Armand Sprecher, of Medecins Sans Frontiers (Doctors Without Borders).

The organization warned recently that the outbreak was out of control and said it was stretched to its limits.

“I would hate to cause more problems than we solve in the short run,” Sprecher says.

“Right now people are at their wits end just to deliver the care that we’re able to provide.”

Dr. David Heymann, a professor of infectious diseases at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, says after this outbreak is contained, the WHO, Ebola researchers, the countries they work in and the

countries which are prone to these epidemics need to sit down and plan how they will deploy and test these therapies the next time. They need to have the study protocols ready to be signed.

“It would be unethical to roll it out now, in my opinion,” says Heymann, a former assistant director general at the WHO and a member of the team that responded to the first Ebola outbreak in 1976.

Feldmann agrees with Heymann’s idea. Over the years he has been frustrated by the inability to get these needed tools approved.

But he says he has been persuaded by friends working on the current response that using untested and unlicenced medical interventions now would be a mistake. One was blunt about how badly awry such an effort could go.

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Class teaches seniors parkour

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PARKOUR: A treat The London parkour class of about a dozen students is taught by two instructors who have adapted the sport’s main elements to a level that can be handled even by those over 60 who have replacement joints or other medical conditions.

“I wondered whether it was a government plot to get rid of old people when I heard about the class,” Thomson joked. She said she has balance problems and that the class helps her feel more confident about getting around.

“Being able to get outside and do silly things like hugging trees is great,” she said, referring to a stretching exercise.

While most fitness classes aimed at seniors focus on calmer activities such as dance or yoga, experts say parkour is a reasonable, if unorthodox, option.

“When I first heard about this, I had a picture in my mind of elderly people jumping off of walls and I thought there was no way this could be appropriate,” said Bruce Paton, a physical therapist who works with the elderly at the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health at University College London. He is not connected to the program. “But when you look at the things

A SPORT KNOWN FOR ACROBATIC, DAREDEVIL YOUTHS

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON — On a recent morning in London, Lara Thomson practiced spinning on benches, swinging from metal bars and balancing off raised ledges — all elements of a daredevil discipline known as “parkour.”

What was unusual about the scene is that Thomson is 79 and all of her classmates are over 60.

They are members of a unique weekly class for seniors in a sport more commonly known for gravity-defying jumps than helping people with arthritis.

Invented in the 1980s in France, parkour is a sport usually favoured by extremely nimble people who move freely through any terrain using their own strength and flexibility, often using urban environments such as benches, buildings and walls as a type of obstacle course.

It’s also known as free running.

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Elderly people stretch as they participate at a special parkour class at a park in south London. The unique weekly class for people over 60 called parkour, a flashy discipline usually known for its acrobatic running, climbing and gravity-defying jumps.

they’re doing, it’s actually quite gentle and could increase their strength and flexibility to help them with their daily activities.”

Still, Paton said parkour could potentially be dangerous for people with serious heart problems and warned anyone with a joint replacement or muscle weakness should be careful.

The parkour instructors said everyone who takes the class fills out a health form and they are particularly careful to dissuade participants from doing too much; several students have artificial joints, arthritis or a pacemaker.

“Every single technique in parkour can be changed so that anyone can do it,” said Jade Shaw, artistic director of Parkour Dance, who teaches the class.

The parkour sessions initially began as a pilot project last year and Shaw is hoping to get more funding to expand it further. For now, the classes are free and held at a Tibetan Buddhist centre in South London.

“I think it’s very beneficial and I’m hoping we’ll soon have a lot more older people bouncing around the parks,” she said.

David Terrace, a health and fitness expert for the charity Age U.K., said any efforts to get older people more active should be welcomed.

He said adaptations have been made to other sports to help the elderly exercise more, such as turning soccer into walking soccer and building customized boats to accommodate

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A woman participates at a parkour class for elderly people at a park in south London. wheelchairs for sailing.

“There’s no age limit for exercise, it’s just about the individual and what they feel comfortable doing,” he said.

At 85, George Jackson is the oldest participant in the London parkour class.

“I really enjoy it and wish I could do more,” said Jackson, an army veteran

and former boxer. “I just sometimes forget how old I am and that I can’t do certain things.”

He said he struggles with a swollen ankle and knee but that the class has helped. “I was limping around before and now I can walk straight,” Jackson said. “But I still don’t plan to jump off of anything higher than a bench.”

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Forgotten vials of smallpox found in U.S. storage room UNCLEAR WHETHER VIRUS IS DEAD OR ALIVE

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ATLANTA — A government scientist cleaning out an old storage room at a research centre near Washington made a startling discovery last week — decades-old vials of smallpox packed away and forgotten in a cardboard box.

The six glass vials were intact and sealed, and scientists have yet to establish whether the virus is dead or alive, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday.

Still, the find was disturbing because for decades after smallpox was declared eradicated in 1980, world health authorities said the only known samples left were safely stored in super-secure laboratories in Atlanta and in Russia.

Officials said this is the first time in the U.S. that unaccounted-for smallpox has

been discovered. At least one leading scientist raised the possibility that there are more such vials out there around the world.

The CDC and the FBI are investigating.

It was the second recent incident in which a U.S. government health agency appeared to have mishandled a highly dangerous germ. Last month, scores of CDC employees in Atlanta were feared exposed to anthrax because of a laboratory safety lapse. The CDC began giving them antibiotics as a precaution.

The freeze-dried smallpox samples were found in a building at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, that has been used by the Food and Drug Administration since 1972, according to the CDC. The scientist was cleaning out a cold room between two laboratories on July 1 when he made the discovery, FDA officials said.

Officials said labeling indicated the smallpox had been put in the vials in the 1950s.

But they said it’s not clear how long the vials had been in the building, which did not open until the 1960s.

No one has been infected, and no smallpox contamination was found in the building.

Smallpox can be deadly even after it is freeze-dried, but the virus usually has to be kept cold to remain alive and dangerous.

FDA officials said that the smallpox was in cold storage for decades.

“We don’t yet know if it’s live and infectious,” said Stephan Monroe, deputy director of the CDC centre that handles highly dangerous infectious agents.

The samples were rushed under FBI protection to the CDC in Atlanta for testing, which could take a few weeks.

After that, they will be destroyed.

Peter Marks, deputy director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Research and Evaluation, said the discovery was unexpected but not a total shock. He added, however, that “no one’s denying we

should have done a better job cleaning out what was there.”

In at least one other such episode, vials of smallpox were found at the bottom of a freezer in an Eastern European country in the 1990s, according to Dr. David Heymann, a former World Health Organization official who is now a professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

Heymann said that when smallpox samples were gathered up for destruction decades ago, requests went out to ministers of health to collect all vials.

“As far as I know, there was never a confirmation they had checked in with all groups who could have had the virus,” he said.

Dr. Donald “D.A.” Henderson, who led the WHO smallpox-eradication effort and is now a professor at the Center for Health Security at the University of Pittsburgh, said it is highly unlikely more such stashes will be discovered.

But he conceded “things were pretty casual” in the 1950s.

Smallpox was one of the most lethal diseases in history.

For centuries, it killed about one-third of the people it infected, and left most survivors with deep scars on their faces from the pus-filled lesions.

The last known case was in Britain in 1978, when a university photographer who worked above a lab handling smallpox died after being accidentally exposed to it through the ventilation system.

Global vaccination campaigns finally brought smallpox under control.

After it was declared eradicated, all known remaining samples of live virus were stored at a CDC lab in Atlanta and at a Russian lab in Novosibirsk, Siberia.

The labs take extreme precautions. Scientists must undergo fingerprint or retinal scans to get inside, they wear full-body suits including gloves and goggles, and they shower with strong disinfectant before leaving the labs.

There has long been debate over whether to destroy the stockpile.

What’s better, LCD or AMOLED? COMPARING MOBILE SCREEN TECHNOLOGIES

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS LCD or AMOLED? IPS or FFS or TN? With screen technology increasingly becoming a major differentiator for new smartphones and tablets, consumers may want to get up to speed on some of the acronyms associated with mobile displays.

LCD

Liquid crystal displays are the most commonly used screens for phones and tablets and there’s a dizzying array of different types on the market.

Consumers don’t really need to learn all the ins and outs of the half-dozen or more common LCD standards, but the acronyms TN and IPS are good to remember, says Raymond Soneira, president of DisplayMate, which conducts rigorous laboratory testing of screen technologies.

Twisted nematic LCD screens are the cheapest

and worst performing available, and are generally lacking when it comes to having consistent viewing angles and offering good picture quality, Soneira says.

In-plane switching displays are now commonly installed in high-end phones and tablets and are among the best LCD screens available.

“Consumers should look for IPS — or FFS or PLS, fringe field switching or plane to line switching.

“Most of the time, manufacturers will just call it IPS to simplify matters. For example, for the iPhone, Apple advertises the device as IPS when it actually performs better than that using FFS.” LCD screens offer good brightness, which is particularly helpful outdoors where a display can get washed out by sunlight.

AMOLED

Active-matrix organic lightemitting diode screens are a

newer type of technology that Samsung in particular is eagerly embracing.

While still more expensive to produce than LCDs, they’re able to output a richer palette of colours, offer better contrast and have better viewing angles.

“Viewing angles are important for a smartphone and tablet because while they’re primarily single-user devices people hold them and orient them in different ways.

“Very few people actually look at their displays at a zero degree viewing angle, they maybe put them on their lap or on a table, so the performance of a display at various viewing angles matters a lot,” Soneira says.

“IPS LCDs deliver good viewing angle performance except for one issue and that’s the brightness falls drastically off angle.

“The colours are good but the display gets much darker.

At 30 degrees the fall off is in

many cases as much as 60 per cent.”

The superior contrast and colour output of AMOLED screens also make multimedia content easier on the eyes.

Bright colours pop more while dark scenes in movies can be seen with more clarity, since AMOLED screens produce a deeper black and a better range of greys.

Which is better?

While there are pros and cons for both sides, Soneira says AMOLED technology has pulled ahead and is showing more promise.

Samsung’s two flagship products, its Galaxy S5 smartphone and Galaxy Tab S tablet, have received top visual marks from Soneira for their AMOLED screens, besting all the competing products on the market with LCD screens.

“The best LCDs perform really well but in my lab tests, if a consumer really

cares about colour and picture quality and everything else they will notice differences and right now the (AMOLED screens) are performing better than the best LCDs,” he says.

“What’s happened is LCDs have been a kind of sleeping giant, they’ve been resting on their laurels, it’s a great technology, it has a great future, but they’ve gotten lazy and so the LCD performance has not been improving over time.”

Does PPI matter?

One acronym Soneira says consumers should not get too hung up on is pixels per inch.

While just about every manufacturer likes to trumpet how many pixels they pack into each inch of their screens, it’s more about marketing than picture quality, he says.

“I think the sharpness issue has been oversold but consumers buy it every time.”

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Our trade walls must come down MOORE WANTS WORK TO START ON FREE TRADING WITHIN CANADA

BY JULIAN BELTRAME THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Industry Minister James Moore says he’s on a mission to create a true free trade zone within Canada and expects to hand officials a mandate to start the process of negotiating with provinces as early as this fall.

Moore said in an interview Thursday the federal government will be issuing a paper “soon” detailing the failures of

the 1995 Agreement on Internal Trade that was supposed to bring down inter-provincial barriers.

“It traces ... how it does not serve us as a status quo document moving forward,” he said.

As well, the government will go ahead in implementing a budget pledge to create an Internal Trade Barriers Index so Canadians can see all the protectionist rules provinces have enacted.

On Wednesday, Western

Premiers Christy Clark, Dave Hancock and Brad Wall of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan released a letter they sent to other premiers also calling for movement on the issue that has stymied policy-makers for decades.

Although most governments have tended to talk a good game about the benefits of free trade, most have tended to pass laws and regulations that protect local sectors and jobs from com-

petition from out-of-province Canadians.

Moore says the practices are costing tens of billions of dollars a year — one study has estimated it at $50 billion — in lost business opportunities and lost jobs, in addition to added costs and less choices for consumers from restricting movement of products.

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development has cited inter-provincial trade restrictions as a

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key reason for Canadian firm’s low productivity performance.

Moore admits the problem has been recognized for years and federal governments have long urged provinces to become more open, only to be met by mostly a stone wall.

There has been some progress, including a regional deal between B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan in 2010, but there has also been some backward steps.

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Fears flare over fate of major financial group

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Workers finish the pool area of Red Deer’s new TownePlace Suites Hotel at 6822 66th St. on Thursday. The Marriott-branded property, which is being developed by Red Deer’s 6822 ES Ltd. at a cost of about $13 million, is expected to open within a month.

The four-storey, 92-suite hotel will also have a breakfast room, and an exercise and spa room. Designed for long-stay guests, it will have full kitchens in its rooms and laundry facilities. The contractor on the project is Premier Building Solutions.

LISBON, Portugal — The spectre of Europe’s financial crisis is back to haunt investors.

Worries over the health of Portugal’s biggest bank on Thursday raised fears that the country might run into financial trouble again — just weeks after emerging from a bailout — and trigger a flare-up in the market crisis Europe thought it had quelled.

Stocks and bonds fell in Europe and the U.S. while the price of gold rallied as traders sought it out as a safe investment.

The tensions centre on Espirito Santo International, a holding company that is the largest shareholder in a group of Espirito Santo family companies, including the parent of Portugal’s largest bank, Banco Espirito Santo.

Espirito Santo International reportedly missed a debt payment this week and was

cited for accounting irregularities — the sort of shenanigans that helped cause Europe’s debt crisis four years ago.

Portugal is one of the smaller eurozone economies and, like Greece and Ireland, needed an international rescue in 2011 during the continent’s debt crisis.

A three-year economic recovery program was supposed to straighten out its finances.

Difficulties at Banco Espirito Santo have triggered fears there may still be some unexploded bombs.

The International Monetary Fund, which provided funds for the Portuguese bailout, acknowledged in a statement that “pockets of vulnerability remain” in Portugal but declined to comment specifically on the case.

Trading in Banco Espirito Santo stock was suspended after a fall of more than 17 per cent, which dragged the Lisbon stock market down by 4.2 per cent.

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2014 showing mixed results in development SOME AREAS ARE AHEAD, SOME BEHIND 2013 IN CONSTRUCTION NUMBERS

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR At the midway point of 2014, development activity across Central Alberta was a mixed bag.

Some communities, like Blackfalds, were enjoying stellar years; others, such as Red Deer, had building permit stats that were lagging well behind last year’s pace.

With $89.0 million in work approved as of June 30, the Town of Blackfalds had already surpassed the $75.6 million worth of permits it issued through all of 2013. Its six-month figure last year was $37.8 million.

Residential projects had accounted for $65.3 million of Blackfalds’ 2014 approvals, up from $29.3 million six months into 2013.

With $78.5 million worth of permits issued to the end of June, including $57.7 million for residential work, the City of Red Deer has a lot of catching up to do if it’s going to match 2013 development by year’s end.

By last June, the city had approved $132.1 million worth of work, with $53.6 million of this related to residential construction.

However, Red Deer’s 2013 numbers were inflated by approvals for three new schools — École Barrie Wilson, Father Henri Voisin School and École La Prairie — and several other multimillion-dollar projects in the industrial and commercial categories.

“Overall permit values to date in 2014 remain behind those of 2013,” acknowledged Howard Thompson, Red Deer’s inspections and licensing manager. “However, per-

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mits in process remain strong at more than $80 million, with several large building projects ready to proceed soon.”

While not at Blackfalds’ level, building intentions in Olds were also strong to start 2014. The town had approved $29.8 million worth of work to the end of June, up from $9.0 million a year ago.

Olds College’s new student residence accounted for more than half of this year’s total, at $15.6 million. Permits related to residential work in Olds added $9.6 million, up from $6.0 million for the same period last year.

Rocky Mountain House also put up some impressive numbers to start 2014. It had $31.4 million in total permit values, with $12.4 million of this connected to residential work.

Last year, the six-month figure was $7.7 million, of which $2.0 million was for residential permits.

Rocky’s upward spike can be attributed to a pair of projects: $13 million for an upgrade and expansion of the Rocky Mountain House Arena Complex, and $11 million for the Park Avenue seniors complex being developed by Christenson Communities and Laebon Developments.

The planning department at Sylvan Lake has also been busy, with $25.6 million worth of permits issued to the end of June, up from $20.8 million.

Residential construction accounted for $22.2 million of this year’s figure, as compared with $15.1 million for the same six months of 2013.

Meanwhile in Penhold, building permit approvals to start 2014 were up to $18.1 million, of which $7.9 million were for residential projects.

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A number of buildings, both commercial and residential are going up in Blackfalds near the new Abbey Centre. ning department had issued $7.5 million worth of permits, with $6.7 million of these related to residential work.

Penhold’s 2014 numbers have been boosted by a $6.5-million permit for a sewage lift station in Laebon Developments’ new Palisades subdivision, and commercial development in the town’s Hawkridge Market Square.

The City of Lacombe issued $10.6 million worth of permits during the first half of 2014, down from $9.1 million. The residential component slipped to $7.9 million from $9.5 million.

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$10.4 million in the first half of 2014 from $15.5 million for the same period in 2013.

However, renovations to the former Diamond Willow Middle School and Ponoka Composite High School accounted for more than $12 million of last year’s tally.

This year’s permit values in Ponoka received a $5.5-million boost from a couple big commercial builds.

Innisfail also saw a drop in its six-month permit figures as a result of multimilliondollar projects in 2013: $7 million in modernization work at École John Wilson Elementary School and a $3.2 million expansion of Bilton Welding

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Residential approvals in Innisfail declined to $3.6 million from $6.3 million.

Finally, Stettler issued $5.3 million worth of permits during the first half of 2014, including $1.2 million for residential work.

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 94.40 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 51.28 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.39 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . 12.15 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.76 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.97 Cdn. National Railway . . 69.63 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 193.50 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 39.43 Capital Power Corp . . . . 26.05 Cervus Equipment Corp 21.86 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 51.12 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 50.72 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 31.01 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.61 General Motors Co. . . . . 37.75 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 20.31 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.18 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 55.63 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 65.99 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 38.96 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 12.79 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 52.55 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 102.40 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.03 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 14.61 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 47.65

Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 20.40 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.75 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 59.40 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77.06 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 27.51 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 19.76 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 20.45 First Quantum Minerals . 26.08 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 29.74 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . 10.76 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 4.54 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.74 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 38.21 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.70 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 25.96 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 30.71 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 33.39 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 73.40 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.21 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 63.16 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 48.56 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 23.28 Canyon Services Group. 18.32 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 33.79 CWC Well Services . . . . . 1.00 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 23.80 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.65

Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . 102.57 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 69.35 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.34 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 33.99 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 57.03 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 7.27 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 9.74 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.100 Precision Drilling Corp . . 14.72 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 44.98 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 10.76 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 17.02 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . 11.84 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 70.04 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 79.78 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 72.03 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97.81 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 40.72 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.12 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 30.65 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 50.76 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 71.96 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 21.47 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 46.30 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.13 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 78.34 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 39.96 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.17

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The August crude contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange climbed 64 cents to US$102.93 a barrel, while September copper was ahead two cents at US$3.27 a pound.

In corporate news, Corus Entertainment (TSX:CJR.B) reported a third-quarter net loss of $30.3 million or 36 cents per share compared with a net profit of $89.9 million or $1.07 per share in the same quarter last year. Revenues were up 14 per cent to $214 million compared with $187.1 million year-over-year. Adjusted net income was $41.6 million or 49 cents per share, missing analysts estimates of $43.17 million or 51 cents and its stock fell three per cent, or 77 cents to $24.58.

Meanwhile, Postmedia Network Canada Corp. (TSX:PNC.B) said it managed to cut its losses for the third quarter, but still faced a steep drop in advertising revenue. The owner of several newspapers and websites, including the National Post, the Vancouver Sun and the Ottawa Citizen, says it lost $20.6 million or 51 cents per diluted share for the three months ended May 31. That compared with a loss of $103.3 million or $2.56 per diluted share a year earlier when it booked an impairment charge of $93.9 million.

Postmedia is in the middle of a three-year turnaround plan, which has included closing various printing plants, laying off staff and setting up digital paywalls for its websites.

of a cent Pound — C$1.8247, down 0.39 of a cent Euro — C$1.4489, down 0.54 of a cent Euro — US$1.3609, down 0.34 of a cent Oil futures: US$102.93 per barrel, up 64 cents (August contract) Gold futures: US$1,339.20 per oz., up $14.90 (August contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $23.808 oz., up 45.9 cents $765.43 kg., up $14.76

TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed with a triple-digit loss Thursday as worries grew about economic stability in Europe after one of Portugal’s largest financial groups said it was investigating massive accounting irregularities.

The S&P/TSX composite index plunged 100.71 points to 15,114.48, with nearly all sectors lower, led by declines in gold, materials and energy stocks.

The Canadian dollar was up 0.11 of a cent at 93.92 cents US. The Lisbon stock exchange fell sharply as the Espirito Santo group of companies, which includes Portugal’s largest bank, said it was looking into major accounting issues. The news rattled investors in Portugal, which was one of the major casualties of the eurozone debt crisis. The country had only emerged from a three-year international bailout program in May. Meanwhile, even better than expected jobs figures pointing to an improved U.S. economy couldn’t lift Wall Street.

The U.S. Labor Department reported that weekly applications for unemployment aid dropped 11,000 to a seasonally adjusted 304,000 and near a seven-year low. The four-week average, a less volatile measure, dipped 3,500 to 311,500, the secondlowest level since August 2007. Applications are a proxy for layoffs, so the low readings indicate that employers were letting go of fewer workers.

The Dow Jones industrials closed down 70.54 points at 16,915.07, while the Nasdaq lost 22.83 points to 4,396.20 and the S&P 500 dropped 8.15 points to 1,968.03.

With the uncertainty in equity markets, traders flocked to the safe haven of gold, with the price of August bullion jumping $14.90 to US$1,339.20 an ounce.

The rising price of bullion didn’t translate to gold stocks, with many issues sharply lower in heavy trading.

Kinross Gold Corp. (TSX:K), for example, fell 11 cents or 2.37 per cent to 4.54 on 5.1 million shares, more than double its average daily volume.

MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at close of Thursday Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 15,114.48, down 100.71 points TSX Venture Exchange — 1,022.95, down 9.68 points TSX 60 — 866.82, down 5.27 points Dow — 16,915.07, down 70.54 points S&P 500 — 1,964.68, down 8.15 points Nasdaq — 4,396.20, down 22.83 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 93.92 cents US, up 0.11

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INVESTORS: Size of problem unclear The yield on Portugal’s benchmark 10-year bonds rose by 0.21 percentage points to 3.97 per cent. The Dow Jones Industrial average slid 0.4 per cent while Germany’s DAX fell 1.5 per cent.

Italy and Spain saw sharper drops of 2 per cent.

Part of what is spooking investors is that the size of the problem remains unclear and there is potential for the trouble to spread to other companies.

An audit in May found “serious” accounting irregularities at Espirito Santo International, which this week reportedly delayed a short-term debt payment to clients.

Because Espirito Santo International has important stakes in a network of the group’s companies, its financial trouble could weigh on the others.

One of the subsidiaries, Espirito Santo Financial Group S.A., is the major shareholder in Banco Espirito Santo and was downgraded Wednesday by Moody’s by three notches.

The ratings agency expressed concern about “the lack of transparency” and the extent of links between the group’s companies.

The Portuguese government insists Banco Espirito Santo is solid and the drop in its stock prices merely reflects trouble at the parent company.

But investors have heard such reassurances in Europe before, only for banks to go bust and require the sort of huge rescue loans that can bankrupt small countries like Portugal.

Analysts say that without more information about the size of the financial problem in the Espirito Santo group, investors became cautious.

That was reflected in early trading in the U.S., where the Dow dropped as much as 180 points 20 minutes after the opening bell.

The blue-chip index went on the recover most of that loss and ended the day down 70.54 points, or 0.4 per cent, at 16,915.07.

But buyers focused on stocks that are considered safer, such as utilities and telecoms.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 index finished lower by 8.15 points, or 0.4 per cent, at 1,964.88 and the Nasdaq composite fell 22.83 points, or 0.5 per cent, to 4,396.20.

The sharp reaction in markets is also partly due to the fact that many stock indexes have hit records re-

TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TORONTO — The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Thursday at 1,022.95, down 9.68 points. The volume at 4:20 p.m. ET was 124.54 million shares.

ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: July ’14 $0.30 higher $468.50; Nov. ’14 $0.30 higher $449.40; Jan ’15 $0.50 higher $452.10; March ’15 $0.60 higher $451.10; May ’15 $1.10 higher $449.00; July ’15 $1.00 higher $446.90; Nov ’15 unchanged $440.30; Jan. ’16 unchanged $446.70; March ’16 unchanged $450.50; May ’16 unchanged $450.50; July ’16 unchanged $450.50.

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.

Thursday’s estimated volume of trade: 374,660 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 374,660.

cently, leaving investors fearful of a big retreat.

The prospect of a flare-up in Europe’s financial troubles seemed enough to set off those fears.

“With Portugal looking to be in trouble once again, prudent analysis has been thrown out of the window in preference to a knee-jerk reaction,” said Chris Beauchamp, market analyst at IG. Portugal became the third eurozone country after Greece and Ireland to require a financial rescue when it got a 78 billion-euro ($106 billion) bailout in 2011.

In return, the government has enacted tough austerity measures, such as cutting spending and reforming the economy.

Europe’s debt crisis contributed to the U.S. stock market’s last correction — a decline of 10 per cent or more — in 2011.

Concerns that the crisis was spreading helped push the S&P 500 index down 19.4 per cent between April 29 and Oct. 3 of that year.

Stocks also fell after the U.S. credit rating was cut.

Portugal’s efforts in recent years to get its public finances in shape have helped it regain the trust of investors.

That was apparent in the fall in interest rates the country pays on its borrowings.

As a result, Portugal concluded its three-year international bailout program in May, and the government has since been able to raise money in the markets.

TRADE: Real change of attitudes “The difference this time is there is no separatist government in Quebec, there’s no NDP government in B.C., no NDP government in Nova Scotia either, and I think we have pro-growth, pro-free trade governments elected all across the country,” he said.

“Number two is the imperative for us to do it. In six, seven short years we’ve gone from having free trade agreements with five countries to today having free trade with 43 countries around the world,” he added, counting the yet to be finalized deal with the European Union.

More said he welcomes the Western proposal as evidence of a real change in provincial attitudes on the issue.

But as Finance Minister Joe Oliver and his predecessor Jim Flaherty discovered on another issue — the national security regulator — obtaining provincial buy-in on a federal initia-

TOKYO — Stigma, pay cuts, and risk of radiation exposure are among the reasons why 3,000 employees have left the utility at the centre of Japan’s 2011 nuclear disaster.

Now there’s an additional factor: better paying jobs in the feel good solar energy industry.

Engineers and other employees at TEPCO, or Tokyo Electric Power Co., were once typical of Japan’s corporate culture that is famous for prizing loyalty to a single company and lifetime employment with it.

But the March 2011 tsunami that swamped the coastal Fukushima Daiichi plant, sending three reactors into meltdown, changed that.

TEPCO was widely criticized for being inadequately prepared for a tsunami despite Japan’s long history of being hit by giant waves and for its confused response to the disaster. The public turned hostile toward the nuclear industry and TEPCO, or “Tohden,” as the Japanese say it, became a dirty word.

Only 134 people quit TEPCO the year before the disaster. The departures ballooned to 465 in 2011, another 712 in 2012 and 488 last year. Seventy per cent of those leaving were younger than 40.

When the company offered voluntary retirement for the first time earlier this year, some 1,151 workers applied for the 1,000 available redundancy packages.

The exodus, which has reduced staff to about 35,700 people, adds to the challenges of the ongoing work at Fukushima Dai-ichi to keep meltdowns under control, remove the fuel cores and safely decommission the reactors, which is expected to take decades.

The factors pushing workers out have piled up.

The financial strain of the disaster has led to brutal salary cuts while ongoing problems at Fukushima, such as substantial leaks of irradiated water, have reinforced the image of a bumbling and irresponsible organization.

“No one is going to want to work there, if they can help it, said Akihiro Yoshikawa, who quit TEPCO in 2012.

After leaving he started a campaign called “Appreciate Fukushima Workers,” trying to counter what he calls the “giant social stigma” attached to working at the Fukushima plant.

Many of the workers were also victims of the nuclear disaster, as residents of the area, and lost their homes to no-go zones, adding to personal hardships. They also worry about the

health effects of radiation on their children.

The Fukushima stigma is such that some employees hide the fact they work at the plant.

They even worry they will be turned away at restaurants or that their children will be bullied at school after a government report documented dozens of cases of discrimination.

While TEPCO is out of favour with the public, the skills and experience of its employees that span the gamut of engineers, project managers, maintenance workers and construction and financial professionals, are not.

Energy industry experience is in particular demand as the development of solar and other green energy businesses is pushed along in Japan by generous government subsidies.

Currently the government pays solar plants 32 yen ($0.31) per kilowatt hour of energy.

The so-called tariff for solar power varies by states and cities in the U.S., but they are as low as several cents. In Germany, it’s about 15 cents.

Sean Travers, Japan president of EarthStream, a London-based recruitment company that specializes in energy jobs, has been scrambling to woo TEPCO employees as foreign companies do more clean energy business in Japan.

“TEPCO employees are very well trained and have excellent knowledge of how the Japanese energy sector works, making them very attractive,” he said.

Two top executives at U.S. solar companies doing business in Japan, First Solar director Karl Brutsaert and SunPower Japan director Takashi Sugihara, said they have interviewed former TEPCO employees for possible posts.

Besides their experience, knowledge of how the utility industry works and their contacts, with both private industry and government bureaucracy, are prized assets.

“It’s about the human network and the TEPCO employees have all the contacts,” said Travers, who says he has recruited about 20 people from TEPCO and is hoping to get more.

Yoshikawa, the former TEPCO maintenance worker, said he has received several offers for green-energy jobs that paid far better than his salary at TEPCO of 3 million yen ($30,000) a year.

Since September 2012, all TEPCO managers have had their salaries slashed by 30 per cent, while workers in non-management positions had their pay reduced 20 per cent.

But last year, TEPCO doled out 100,000 yen ($1,000) bonuses to 5,000 managers as an incentive to stay on.

tive can be difficult. After eight years of trying, Ottawa has only been able to reach agreement with four provinces, as was announced with great fanfare Wednesday.

Evidence of a push-back on freer internal trade was evident Thursday after Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa noted that while he agrees in principle, a number of sectors in the province are strong because they are protected.

The most often-cited example of restricted trade is wine, even though Canadian wines are exported internationally and spirits from around the world are sold throughout the country.

Moore said the most damaging are restrictions in labour mobility, investment mobility and provincial and municipal government procurement.

“Canadians are pretty stunned at the scale of trade barriers we have in this country, the consequences it has for economic growth and the pitiful arguments that exist for the trade barriers,” he said.

“All of the arguments in the world are in front of us to move forward in a substantive way.”

Although he gave few details, More said a new deal should include an effective enforcement mechanism and proceed with the assumption inter-provincial movement is assumed in all matters unless specifically prohibited.

“The fact that we have greater free trade access for foreign investors and foreign firms wanting to do business in Canada than often Canadian firms have access to the Canadian marketplace, is something that is no longer tolerable,” he said.

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B.C. fraud case draws $11M in penalties; two banned from securities trading

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — Regulators in British Columbia have announced penalties totalling more than $11 million against two men and two companies in an alleged fraud involving the sale of securities in properties under foreclosure.

Besides the fines and administrative penalties, a panel of the British Columbia Securities Commission also permanently banned Theodore Ralph Everett and Robert H. Duke from trading in securities or from engaging in investor relations activities.

In an announcement Thursday, the BCSC said the panel found that Everett and Duke, along with Micron Systems Inc. and Independent Academies Canada, distributed securities to 126 investors for proceeds of $5.1 million

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without filing a prospectus, perpetrated a fraud by distributing securities to 55 investors for proceeds of $1.45 million, and traded securities in violation of a cease trade order.

In its decision, the panel found that Everett and Duke sold securities when they knew that the property they told investors would be developed with their money was in foreclosure.

“In fact, they raised some funds after the court had ordered the sale of the property,” the commission said.

In its sanctions decision, the panel noted that Everett’s and Duke’s “deceitful conduct was directly responsible for the harm done to the IAC and Micron investors,” and that they also “enriched themselves at investors’ expense.”

IAC and Micron have been permanently cease traded.

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Life is most expensive in Vancouver, Canadian cities drop in ranking

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New housing price index rises in May

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says its new housing price index rose 0.1 per cent in May, following five months of gains.

The agency says the increase was largely the result of higher new home prices in the Prairie region.

The Calgary area, where prices rose 0.8 per cent, recorded the largest monthly price advance among the municipalities covered by the survey.

The combined region of Sudbury and Thunder Bay posted a price advance of 0.5 per cent in May. New housing prices were down for the third consecutive month in Ottawa—Gatineau and Vancouver.

Prices were unchanged in seven of the 21 metropolitan areas surveyed.

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COST OF LIVING SURVEY

TORONTO — Vancouver tops the list of most expensive Canadian cities to live in, surpassing Toronto for the second year in a row, according to an annual cost of living survey.

But life is still expensive in Toronto, as well as Montreal and Calgary, which round out the top four costly cities in the country, according to Mercer’s 2014 Cost of Living Survey.

Overall, however, Canadian cities have dropped down the list significantly in this year’s ranking compared with other places worldwide, because of the weakened Canadian dollar and slower pace of price increases compared with New York, the survey’s base city.

Vancouver fell thirty-two places since last year, for

a new ranking at 96, while Toronto stood at 101, down thirty-three spots, Montreal fell twenty-eight spots to 123 and Calgary dropped to rank 125.

The annual survey ranks the most expensive cities for expatriates around the world, measuring the comparative cost of over 200 items in each location, including housing, transportation, food, clothing, household goods, and entertainment.

Luanda in Angola is the world’s most expensive city for the second year in a row, followed by N’Djamena, Chad.

European and Asian cities also continue to dominate as the costliest cities with Hong Kong in third place, followed

by Singapore. Zurich jumped three places to rank fifth,

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followed by Geneva in sixth.

Tokyo dropped four spots to rank seventh.

“Rankings in many regions were affected by recent world events, including economic and political upheavals, which resulted in currency fluctuations, cost inflation for goods and services, and volatility in accommodation prices,” said Ed Hannibal, a partner for Mercer’s mobility practice.

“While Luanda and N’Djamena are relatively inexpensive cities, they are quite costly for expatriates since imported goods come at a premium.

In addition, finding secure living accommodations that meet the standards of expatriates can be challenging and quite costly as well.”

Other cities appearing in

the top 10 of Mercer’s costliest cities for expatriates are Bern, Moscow, and Shanghai.

Tel Aviv continues to be the most expensive city in the Middle East for expatriates, followed by Beirut, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Karachi is the world’s least expensive city for expatriates.

In the United States, cities have climbed in the ranking in part because of the relative stability of the US dollar against other major currencies.

A rise in the rental accommodation market pushed New York up eight places to rank 16, the highest-ranked city in the region.

In South America, Sao Paolo ranked as the costliest city, followed by Rio de Janeiro.

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4900 Block of 50th Avenue (Little Gaetz) The road closure will be in effect from 2:00pm – 11:00pm.

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Thank you for your cooperation.

Road Closure Announcement 9’s By The River 3rd Annual Show and Shine The following road will be closed Saturday, July 12th to accommodate the 9’s By the River 3rd Annual Show and Shine.

58 Street from Gaetz Avenue to 51 Avenue

Land Use Bylaw Amendment 3357/F-2014 Amendments to R1N and R1G Land Use Districts

Discretionary Use Approval:

R1N Amendments:

Jonathan Lang - development of a detached garage with a height of 8.1 metres, (a 3.6 metre (80.0%) relaxation), and a width of 10.67 metres (a 0.5 metre (4.9%) relaxation), to be located at 5119 45 Avenue.

• Reduce front yard setback to minimum 4.0m.

• Remove regulation restricting that no more than 33% of the “net residential area” shall be developed as RIN.

Please watch for detour signs and use alternative routes as indicated. For further information please contact Public Works at 403-342-8238.

• Add “Home occupations which will generate additional traffic” as a use to the Discretionary Use table.

Thank you for your cooperation.

• Add a requirement that home occupations generating traffic shall provide one additional onsite parking stall at the rear of the property.

The Downtown core will be closed to all traffic after 9:00am on Wednesday July 16th, 2014 to accommodate the Westerner Days Fair & Exposition Parade. Barricades will be erected as indicated on the map of the Downtown core at approximately 9:00am for an estimated three (3) hours.

In addition, 43rd Street and 47th Avenue in front of the Red Deer Arena will be closed from 6:00am until approximately 1:00pm.

Thank you for your cooperation.

On July 2, 2014, the Municipal Planning Commission issued the following decisions for development permit applications:

City Council is considering amending the Land Use Bylaw to amend the R1N-Residential (Narrow Lot) District and the R1G – Residential (Small Lot) Districts.The amendments will align these residential districts to the City’s new Neighbourhood Planning & Design Standards and will contribute to creating better neighbourhoods as the amendments will enhance the streetscape appeal of these housing types. The changes include:

The road closure will be in effect from 6:00am6:00pm, Saturday, July 19th.

Road Closure Announcement Westerner Days Fair & Exposition Parade Wednesday July 16, 2014

Municipal Planning Commission Decisions

Timberlands Valta Electric Ltd. – development of a new secondary suite, with one bedroom, to be located within a newsingle family dwelling at 86 Turner Crescent.

Permitted Use Denial: Woodlea

You may appeal discretionary approvals and denials to the Red Deer Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, Legislative Services, City Hall, prior to 4:30 p.m. on July 25, 2014. You may not appeal a Permitted Use unless it involves a relaxation, variation or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw.

Appeal forms (outlining appeal fees) are available at Legislative Services. For further information, please phone 403-342-8132.

• Add a requirement that all new R1N development and home occupations that generate traffic shall provide a hard surface walkway connection from the rear parking stalls to the primary dwelling.

• Remove the wording from section 2 (e) requiring that housing setbacks shall be staggered.

R1G Amendments: • Add “Home occupations which will generate additional traffic” as a use to the Discretionary Use table.

• Remove the maximum 33% of “net residential area” design criteria requirement for combined R1G and R1N developments.

• Add a design criteria requirement that all bilevel and 2 storyR1G homes must contain developed floor space over a minimum of 40% of the front attached garage.

Development Officer Approvals On July 2, 2014, the Development Officer issued approval for the following applications: Permitted Use Deer Park 1. Beta Surveys Ltd. – a 0.33 metre relaxation to the distance from the doors to the lane, to an existing detached garage, located at 43 Dunning Crescent.

Oriole Park 2. D. Comfort – a 0.85 metre relaxation to the distance from the doors to the lane, to a proposed detached garage, to be located at 16 Ohio Close.

• Add a design criteria requirement that for all bungalow style R1G Dwelling Units, the setback distance of the front face of the living portion of the home from the front face of the attached garage shall not exceed 5 m.

Discretionary Use

• Replace the existing “30.0 m lot depth minimum” requirement with the new “32.0 m lot depth minimum” requirement.

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The proposed bylaw may be inspected at Legislative Services, 2nd Floor City Hall during regular office hours or for more details, contact City of Red Deer Planning Services at 403-406-8700.

City Council will hear from any person claiming to be affected by the proposed bylaw at the Public Hearing on Monday, July 21, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 2nd Floor of City Hall. If you want your letter included in the Council agenda you must submit it to the Manager, Legislative Services

by Friday, July11, 2014. You may also submit your letter at the Public Hearing, or you can simply tell Council your views at the Public Hearing. Council’s Procedure Bylaw indicates that each presentation is limited to 10 minutes. Any submission will be public information. If you have any questions regarding the use of this information please contact the Manager, Legislative Services at 403-342-8132.

Downtown 3. D. McGinnis – a real estate office on the ground floor, to be located at 4 5202 54 Avenue.

4. Falcon Homes Ltd. – sales of new homes from a show home, to be located at 9 Lazaro Close.

Queens 5. Charisma Construction Inc. – a 1492m2 industrial shop and office, to be located at 82 Queens Drive.

Riverlands 6. P. Renton – a commercial school with a parking relaxation of 2 stalls, to be located at 4, 5809-51 Avenue.

You may appeal Discretionary approvals to the Red Deer Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, Legislative Services, City Hall, prior to 4:30 p.m. on July 25, 2014. You may not appeal a Permitted Use unless it involves a relaxation, variation or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw. Appeal forms (outlining appeal fees) are available at Legislative Services. For further information, please phone 403-342-8399.

SCIENCE

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Wind turbines, towers helping generate power The “Betz law� is the calculation of the physical limit of the energy wind turbines can produce from air flow.

This law states that “no turbine can capture more than 59.3% of the kinetic energy of the wind�.

German physicist Albert Betz determined this efficiency in his 1919 calculations.

The factor, 0.593, is known as Betz’s coefficient and today the large horizontal axis wind turbines, found on wind farms, (HAWT), are achieving efficiencies of 6070% of this limit with the majority of the smaller turbines in the 25-50% range.

A Rotterdam-based tech firm, The Archimedes, has come up with a design that has their small scale wind turbine producing in the 80% range of the Betz limit.

LORNE Rated at “1,500 kilowattOJA hours of energy [per year] at a wind-speed of 5 m/s [16.4 ft/s],� the revolutionary design looks more like a child’s whirly gig pin wheel than the conventional design three bladed fan we are so accustomed to.

The turbine takes on the form of a screw pump, with the spiral look of the nautilus shell design first invented by Archimedes in ancient Greece.

At 75-kg (165-lb) in weight and1.5 meter (5 ft) in diameter it is ideal for the average home owner.

The Liam F1, as the product is designated, has some distinct advantages for urban locations. It operates quietly; measurements recorded near the turbine are in the 42 decibel range, which is quieter than normal conversation.

The cone shape spiral is always visible, no matter the wind speed, and allows our avian friends ample opportunity to avoid the machine.

Also, its design allows it to swivel and harvest energy from the wind, at angles of up to 60 degrees from its axis.

The Dutch have a long history of wind harvest; most people recognize the iconic Dutch windmill.

In spite of, or more likely, as a result of being a “hydrocarbon poor� country, innovation is ingrained in their social mindset.

Innovation does not end in Holland.

On the utility scale, a company in Maryland has developed a radical design for using the wind to generate power 24 hours a day.

The concept uses a “wind tower� which generates its own wind using the evaporation of water and the increased density of colder air.

Looking like a cooling chimney from a nuclear plant surrounded by wind tunnels, it generates average wind speeds of 80 k/hr from the down draft created by a fine spray of water injected at the top of the tower; the resulting temperature drop causes a down draft inside the chimney.

The bulk of the water travels down with the wind where it is collected and reused to keep costs down and energy flowing.

The wind tunnels at the base harvest this downdraft with calculated average outputs of 435 MWh, and peak outputs on hot sunny days of up to 1250 MWh of electricity.

Countries that are driven by circumstance to innovate on a continual base are leading the world in advancing the processes of energy generation.

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Todd Reichart co-founder of AeroVelo and one of the nominated pilots, is pictured with a previous bike model at his lab in Toronto on Wednesday. The Canadian team that made an aviation breakthrough last year is trying for a new milestone — the land speed record for a human-powered vehicle.

Team known for human-powered helicopter, aims for land speed record WORKING ON BICYCLE THAT CAN CAN GO FASTER THAN THE CURRENT WORLD RECORD OF 133.8 KM/H.

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — The Canadian team that made an aviation breakthrough last year is trying for a new milestone — the land speed record for a humanpowered vehicle.

The Toronto-based team, AeroVelo, is best known for making the first practical human-powered helicopter last year, taking home a $250,000 prize that went unclaimed for 33 years.

Headed by two University of Toronto alumni, the team is currently working on a bicycle that can go faster than the current world record of 133.8 km/h. “The helicopter was huge in forming our approach here,� said Cameron Robertson, one of the team leaders. “We had a lot of setbacks and we had a lot of unknowns, and that’s really informed a lot of the design choices we have made.�

Robertson said while the aerodynamics of the vehicle — a recumbent bicycle encased in a slick bullet-shaped shell — are different from the helicopter, the choices of materials and manufacturing processes are similar.

A vehicle by a Dutch team set the record at the World Human-Powered Speed Challenge last fall.

Before that, Sam Whittingham of Quadra Island, B.C., held it for nearly 14 years and the Toronto team is

hoping to take it back for Canada at this year’s challenge in September.

The team’s vehicle is dubbed “Eta,� the Greek letter widely used in science to denote efficiency, and currently has three test-riders.

Only one will ride it at the record-breaking attempt at Battle Mountain, Nev. Robertson said it will likely be Todd Reichert — the other team leader, who also piloted the helicopter last year — who produces about 10 to 15 per cent more power than the others. “He has abnormally large legs,� Robertson said.

Brian MacIntosh, a kinesiology professor at the University of Calgary, said record breakers have been pushing the peak of human fitness over the years, and bigger gains in speed can be made from better machine designs.

He added cycling is still the most efficient way to harness the human body.

Not only does it make use of the powerful leg muscles, it also holds a unique advantage over other propulsion methods. “In cycling, you can apply force to the cranks almost continuously.�

The project will cost $120,000 in total, most of which, Robertson said, will come from donations and sponsorship.

The team reached its goal of raising $30,000 through crowdfunding on Tuesday.

A functional vehicle is expected to be completed by the end of the month.

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Lorne Oja is an energy consultant, power engineer and a partner in a company that installs solar panels, wind turbines and energy control products in Central Alberta. He built his first off-grid home in 2003. His column appears every second Friday in the Advocate. Contact him at: lorne@solartechnical.ca.

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A standout for fans of historical fiction Ghostwritten

By Isabel Wolff Published 2014, HarperCollins Publishers

absolutely despises having any kind of spotlight dropped on her. Although her friends and boyfriend are oblivious at first, the readers get an advanced Isabel Wolff delivers an insightful look into Jenni’s haunting past in the novel that is directed tonovel’s prologue. wards self-forgiveness, facHowever, Jenni’s coning one’s past and the love fined world that she worked between siblings. so hard to create is put to The story is written the test when she takes on beautifully and is filled a new project: to write the with characters who show memoirs of an elderly Dutch strength, compassion and woman, Klara. tenderness.

As a child in the Second The opening takes us World War, Klara, along with to England in 2012, where her parents and spirited litreaders are introduced to tle brother Peter, were held Jenni, a ghostwriter. Her in some of the various prison job consists of writing and camps on Java during the KIRSTEN publishing people’s memJapanese occupation.

LOWE oirs without public recogKlara and Jenni immenition. diately develop a close rapIt is a job that she feels port, Jenni being completely suits her because it is easidrawn in and amazed yet er to hide away in other people’s mem- stunned by Klara’s exceptional story. ories that dwelling on her own.

Klara’s story results in the settings On the outside, Jenni is guarded and of Wolff’s novel going back and forth

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from Klara’s past to the present.

But it is not just Klara’s story that draws people to her: her character is strong, influential and comforting. And this allows Jenni to finally revisit her past.

The two women end up having a lot in common and that creates a strong bond throughout the story, as readers learn Klara’s story and Jenni’s.

This is a good read for anyone, and definitely stands out for those readers who love historical fiction.

At first, you resent Jenni, finding her attitude towards guarding her past a mixture of self-pity, aggressiveness and apprehensive.

To my delight, through her character development, the reader comes to respect and have compassion for Jenni.

Wolff has done a wonderful job on this heartfelt novel, taking the characters along a journey and allowing us all to grow.

Kirsten Lowe is a Red Deer College student freelance book reviewer.

Pitt out, BBC in for Rachman’s The Imperfectionists

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Brad Pitt is no longer involved, but Vancouver-raised novelist Tom Rachman still has a screen deal for his smash debut effort, The Imperfectionists.

Pitt’s production company, Plan B, optioned the rights to the critically heralded story about a group of journalists when it became an international bestseller and made the Scotiabank Giller Prize long list in 2010.

Now, as Rachman promotes his equally raved-about second book, The Rise and Fall of Great Powers, he says Pitt’s company wrote a screenplay for the first novel but “decided it didn’t work as a film.”

“The script that they did, they cut it down to three characters essentially out of all of them, so it just didn’t really have enough of the original in it and so it didn’t go forward,” the 39-year-old said in an interview.

“But it’s now being worked up as a television series, and it’s being done by BBC Worldwide. The earliest embryonic idea for it is that it would be one episode per chapter so that it would adhere much more strictly to the way that the book unfolded.”

As for the newly released The Rise and Fall of Great Powers, Rachman said the film industry hasn’t come knocking yet.

But the gushing reviews could very well change that.

The New York Times calls the novel “ingenious,” the Times of London declares it “mesmerizing” and Vanity Fair says it’s “ingeniously orchestrated.”

The richly layered story moves back and forth in time as it follows Tooly

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Author Tom Rachman is shown in London, Eng., Wednesday, May 19, 2010. Brad Pitt is no longer involved, but Vancouver-raised Rachman still has a screen deal for his smash debut effort, The Imperfectionists.

Zylberberg in three stages of her life: as a curious child in Bangkok in 1988, a scheming young woman in New York in 1999 and a 30-something owner of a struggling used bookstore in Wales in 2011.

Tooly’s peripatetic past is a mystery, even to her, but the haze begins to lift after an ex-boyfriend contacts her via Facebook to let her know the man he

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assumes is her father is ailing. As she goes to the U.S. to connect with her ex and her supposed dad (a chess/literature enthusiast with a Russian accent), readers learn of other characters from her past, including a con artist from a commune in British Columbia and a charming woman who pops in and out of her life.

Rachman — who was born in London, raised in Vancouver since age seven and has worked as a journalist in several other cities around the world — said his itinerant experiences influenced the themes he wanted to explore as he wrote his “Dickensiantype heroine” who feels detached from her own period.

“I’m interested in people who feel somewhat internationally mixed up, people who are from various different cultures and aren’t really sure exactly where they fit. It’s a sort of maybe modern-day feeling of being an outsider.”

“I think now with more people flung all around the world than ever and so many more relationships where people are with people from different cultures and they have kids in a third culture and so forth, increasingly there are people who ... are not really certain where in the world they fit, and that’s an experience that I’ve had at various points,” he added.

All of which raised the question for the London-based scribe with the English/Canadian accent during the writing process: “If you’re not the product in some degree of your context, then what are you the product of? Where do you come from, what makes you?”

“If you’d been born in a different country, would you be the same?” said Rachman, who studied at the University of Toronto and the Columbia School of Journalism in New York.

“Is there a kind of essential you that would exist wherever you were, even if it was a different time period and so forth?”

Like The Imperfectionists captured the struggling state of the newspaper world, the new book reflects on issues facing the book industry. Rachman said he thinks books have a better future than newspapers because they’re objects readers desire to keep as a record of different points of their lives.

“In this novel all of these characters are constantly changing just as every one of us is, but the book remains for them — and is for me as well — a point of stability, something that both forms you but also remains a constant that you can intersect with at various points in your life.

“You change but the text stays the same.”

Rachman said he started writing The Rise and Fall of Great Powers after the completion of The Imperfectionists but before its publication, so he was never affected by the pressures that sometimes come with crafting a sophomore effort.

And he’s already writing a third novel as he anticipates serving as an executive producer on The Imperfectionists TV project.

“That’s what they’ve said that I would be, and as I understand it that would mean that I would be a consultant and probably look over the scripts and things like that and be in contact with the script writer. But I think that my involvement would be determined by a number of different things, including how much they wanted me to be involved, how much I wanted to be involved, and that’s all to be determined, because it’s quite an early stage.”

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ABOVE: A still frame from The Sheepdogs ‘Feeling Good’ music video. The video references 1970s tosy and B-movie pop culture.

BELOW: The Sheepdogs will perform at Red Deer’s Centrium for Westerner Days on Saturday, July 19.

Nothing vintage about The Sheepdogs

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF

The Sheepdogs’ musicians already sport long hair, beards and fringe leather vests. Now their G.I. Joe-like Feeling Good music video totally references 1970s toys and B-movie pop culture.

Although the group’s boogie-rock tunes have also been likened to the garage band sound of some 40 years ago, there’s nothing vintage about playing good, old-fashioned rock and roll, insists the group’s bassist Ryan Gullen.

“It’s always going to be there.

There’s always going to be a thirst” for rock, said the 30-year-old, who believes the push-pull between rock music and electronica or pop these days is no different than the competition between rock and disco in the 1970s.

“Things come and go, but rock and roll has always struck around.”

Fans of The Sheepdogs, who perform at Red Deer’s Centrium for Westerner Days fair-goers on Saturday, July 19, will be relieved to hear the band has no plans to jump onto any passing musical bandwagon just because it’s trendy. “We’re not planning to produce any dance music, regardless,” said Gullen, with a chuckle.

The Saskatoon band that became famous in 2011 by becoming the first indie group to be featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, is actually celebrating a decade in the business.

The Sheepdogs didn’t exactly start in somebody’ garage — but it was close.

“We started practising in the basement of our drummer (Sam Corbett’s) parent’s place,” recalled Gullen. “We were all in university and we all liked music and we thought, let’s see if we can do something a little different . . . ” While the musicians, who met in high school, loved some ’70s bands, such as Creedence Clearwater Revival, a lot of their influences were pretty current, including The White Stripes and Kings of Leon.

Gullen, an international studies major, and his band mates all quit univer-

sity to follow their passion — although vocalist Ewan Currie did go on to get his psychology degree through extension courses.

“As fun as performing is, it’s the creation of music, in the end, that makes this job the best,” said the bassist.

With that in mind, the musicians are planning to enter the studio again this fall to make a follow-up album to The Sheepdogs’ critically praised and bestselling 2012 release. The self-titled album added the hits The Way It Is and Feeling Good, to the group’s previous

alt-rock radio favourites I Don’t Know from the Learn & Burn album and Who? from Five Easy Pieces.

But it will be a different experience this time around, without guitarist Leot Hanson, who recently left the band for undisclosed reasons after opening a bar in Saskatoon.

He’s being replaced on the band’s tours this summer by Rusty Matyas, the guitarist for Winnipeg group Imaginary Cities. (Shamus Currie, on keyboards and trombone, also regularly performs with the band.)

“It’s a tough situation, but we have to roll with the punches,” said Gullen.

Although it’s too early to say whether Matyas will be involved beyond the summer, Gullen believes remaining group members will pull together and the studio experience “will be fine.”

The music creation process usually starts with Ewan Currie coming up with “an original riff, melody line, or sometimes relatively formed song,” said Gullen, and the other musicians jump in.

Who knows where the new album will lead, when the last few years have already been pretty spectacular.

Gullen said some highlights include a 2013 Canada Day show for tens of thousands of people in London’s Trafalgar Square, touring Australia with John Fogerty, and performing at last year’s Grey Cup when the Saskatchewan Roughriders won a fourth championship. “That was really cool.”

The 8:30 p.m. concert is free with Westerner Days Fair admission. (Doors open at 7:30 p.m.). lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

BARD ON BOWER

Timeless plays shifted to Victorian age, counter-culture movement

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF The ghost-obsessed Victorian age and the madcap 1960s advertising world will be two very different sides of Bard on Bower’s Shakespearean coin this summer.

The darker side will be the Prime Stock Theatre production of Hamlet, which opens Thursday, July 17, on the outdoor stage at Bower Ponds in Red Deer.

William Shakespeare’s tragedy about a man of inaction will be reset in a spooky Victorian shipyard, where Hamlet will no longer be the Prince of Denmark but the young heir of a wealthy shipping family.

Director Thomas Usher looks forward to playing up the late Victorian fixation with the supernatural.

After all, this timeless play written in about 1600, unfolds after Hamlet sees the ghost of his father who demands to have his murder avenged.

“We tried to find a context in which the story would resonate, so we decided to set it at a time where there was this influence of the occult,” said Usher.

Red Deer College Theatre Studies alumni Albertus Koett will take on the coveted role of Hamlet, which has been tackled by the world’s greatest actors, including John Gielgud, Laurence Olivier, and Kenneth Branagh.

Usher believes Koett shows great insight into Hamlet’s duality as a young man who is stymied by indecision. Torn between feelings of anger and revenge and questions about religion and morality, Hamlet doesn’t act against his murderous uncle until it’s almost too late.

Koett also has a great sense of Shakespeare’s language, said Usher, and is able find some levity even in the depths of Hamlet’s despondency. “This production will be surprisingly lighthearted in places, even though it’s driven by passion.”

Usher has trimmed the original four-hour script to a comparably breezy 2.5 hours, and has upped the female presence by casting two women as Hamlet’s school chums Rosencrantz and Guildenstern.

On the flip side of the Bard on Bower’s two-play repertory lineup is A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which runs on alternate nights at the same outdoor

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Sarah Gibson’s Ophelia is confronted by Hamlet, played by Albertus Koett, during a rehearsal for The Bard on Bower’s production of Hamlet. The play will run from July 17 until Aug. 2 on the outdoor stage at Bower Ponds. stage starting on Thursday, July 24.

This frothy 90-minute comedy about four mixedup lovers will be set in the 1960s, a la the Mad Men TV series.

The play, actually written in about 1595, starts with domineering patriarch Egeus telling his daughter Hermia whom she should marry.

She refuses to wed Demetrius as instructed, and instead runs away with her true love, Lysander, to New York’s Central Park. There the two cross paths — not with forest fairies — but with the hippies Titania, Oberon, Puck etc.

“She goes from being under the thumb of her father to joining the counter-culture movement,” said Usher, who notes a local band will perform Beatles tunes as part of the production.

Such lyrics as “money can’t buy me love” fit perfectly with the play’s message, he added. “It’ll be a lively show. The cast is having fun.”

The productions include actors from Calgary and Okotoks, as well as some RDC alumni, and actors

from Central Alberta Theatre and local high schools.

Usher said he always brings an enjoyable mix of people together from the community as well as from outside it.

This year for the first time, Bard on Bower received a federal festivals grant so will be adding two 5 p.m. Bull Skit shows on July 26 and 27 at Bower Ponds. As well students from a Sylvan Lake day camp will be getting some theatre instruction.

Evening performances have been moved up to 7 p.m. with some 2 p.m. matinees also available. All shows are free, but donations are greatly appreciated. (Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray.)

Hamlet is showing July 17-19, 23, 27 and 31 at 7 p.m., and July 26 and Aug. 2 at 2 p.m. A Midsummer Night’s Dream is showing July 24-26, 30 and Aug. 1 and 2 at 7 p.m., and July 27 and Aug. 3 at 2 p.m.

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This image released by FX shows Billy Bob Thornton as Lorne Malvo in a scene from ‘Fargo.’ Thornton was nominated for an Emmy Award for best actor in a miniseries or movie on Thursday. The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards will be presented Aug. 25 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

Emmy nod thrills cinematographer

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Alberta-born cinematographer Matthew J. Lloyd always thought he’d have to go to New York or Los Angeles to find success.

But on Thursday, he landed an Emmy nomination for his work on Fargo — a moody drama shot right in his hometown of Calgary. The series is up for a whopping 18 trophies, a tally eclipsed only by leading nominee Game of Thrones, which is vying for 19.

“I was really excited,” Lloyd said. “I think that everybody sort of felt like we had done something that was a little bit off the beaten path . . . It’s not something you see every day.”

Based on Joel and Ethan Coen’s 1996 film, Fargo will compete for best miniseries at the Emmys, while actors Billy Bob Thornton, Martin Freeman, Colin Hanks and Allison Tolman are in the hunt for acting honours.

Lloyd, 30, made a name for himself working as a cinematographer on commercials and films, including Savages and The Better Angels. When his friend (Fargo executive producer) Adam Bernstein asked him to join the Calgary shoot, Lloyd knew the show was under pressure to live up to the Oscar-winning movie.

“I give a ton of credit to Adam Bernstein . . . He really saw the potential to modernize it and take the charm of the movie and attempt to update it aesthetically,” said Lloyd. “I think that had it attempted to be more of a carbon copy, or more referential, it would have competed with the things that worked really well about the movie that don’t necessarily translate into a 10-episode miniseries.”

The dark tenor of Fargo — which airs on FXX Canada — is partially derived from its barren, snowcovered landscape. This “dynamic blandness” can actually be difficult to create while filming in sunny Calgary, said Lloyd.

“The approach was, ‘How do you create visual intrigue while adhering to this strict look that came out of the original movie that was predicated on this endless whiteness or endless expanse, that by nature doesn’t have a lot of drama?”’ he said. “Staging a lot of scenes at night helped . . . and then figuring out how to take the sun away all day long, which is difficult.”

Chad Oakes, one of the show’s Canadian producers, said he was proud to see a number of other Albertans also score nominations Thursday, including Bridget Durnford for editing and Frank Laratta and Mike Playfair for sound.

Oakes won an Emmy in 2007 for Alberta-shot miniseries Broken Trail. He praised Fargo executive producer and writer Noah Hawley as well as MGM TV and FX for their vision.

“The expectations were incredibly high. There was a lot of pressure. I give credit for Noah for leading the way,” he said. “I keep coming down to the look of the show, the actors and the writing, all of that coming together. It’s kind of lightning in a bottle when it works, and I feel it did. We’re so proud that

the Academy and its voters also felt the same.”

Also key to the show’s success were the actors, who spent a gruelling five months filming the series during one of the coldest winters in Calgary’s history, Oakes said.

“Allison Tolman is a newbie to this business and you’re going to see a lot more of her. She’s so humble and so talented,” he said of the actress who plays dogged police officer Molly Solverson. “Billy Bob, he is such a solid, great guy, as a human being and as a person. He’s kind and gentle and so courteous to the crew. Martin Freeman, Colin Hanks, Bob Odenkirk.

All of these guys were just wonderful guys, not just on set but also after hours too.”

Durnford, nominated for her editing role, said she took inspiration from all of the Coen brothers’ films — especially 2007 Oscar winner No Country for Old Men. “I had seen it before, but I just sort of studied it,” she said. “I just took that sort of approach. Let things breathe. Let the actors tell the story . . . That’s the Coen brothers’ thing. Nothing’s rushed. If it takes this amount of time to make a point, then we’ll take that amount of time.”

Canadian casting director Jackie Lind, who also won an Emmy for Broken Trail, also landed a nomination Thursday. She was born in Saskatchewan and now lives in Vancouver, but said she loves working in Calgary.

“It’s authentic, the locations are absolutely extraordinary, and also you couldn’t have gotten any luckier with all that snow that happened for Fargo. It was hard on the crew, but it’s a tremendously beautiful place to film,” she said. “The actors there are hungry. They’re not bitter and jaded. They love the opportunities. They step up to the challenge.”

Lind added that Canada boasts a “tremendous pool of talent” that sometimes goes unrecognized.

“I’ve always championed that. We certainly by far have some of the best talent in the world. I think we’re not recognized enough for it,” she said. “I think one of the reasons is that as soon as our Canadian actors start to do well, they leave to go to Los Angeles, and they’re considered these big, Hollywood stars.”

Fargo wasn’t the only Emmy nominee with Canadian connections.

Degrassi is up for Outstanding Children’s Program for the third year in a row, and Toronto-raised voice actor and two-time Emmy winner Maurice LaMarche is nominated for Futurama. Also, Canadian-born writer Moira Walley-Beckett received a nod for her work on Breaking Bad, the acclaimed AMC drama that wrapped last year.

And, Barry Julien — a three-time Emmy winner and former standup comedian from Montreal — is on The Colbert Report writing team that is up for a prize in the variety series category.

Regina-raised Orphan Black star Tatiana Maslany, meanwhile, was snubbed in the lead dramatic actress category for a second year, despite recently winning a Critics’ Choice Television Award for her work on the show.

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ABC said Thursday that O’Donnell will return to the daytime chatfest, whose couch is nearly empty with the on-air retirement of show creator Barbara Walters and impending departures of Jenny McCarthy and Sherri Shepherd.

O’Donnell, the veteran comedian and daytime host, spent a combative eight months on The View, ending in 2007. She feuded with since-departed conservative co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck.

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Most cable dramas expect us to stay sharp during the 10 or so months it takes for them to come back around with another season. Viewers have learned various tricks to jog our memories of where difficult characters and complicated plots were left hanging.

It’s a good thing the Internet is flush with recaps and Wiki-style summaries to fill in the blanks.

Never is this interregnum more dire than in the space between seasons 1 and 2 of an ambitious series that is still trying to find its way. That holds especially true for FX’s bordertown crime drama The Bridge, which concluded last year with an ambivalent sigh and returns Wednesday night with a far broader scope. If you were hoping for a fresh start and a leaner premise, forget it. The Bridge clearly intends to heap more work on us, not less.

When last we left it, much about The Bridge was laudable — especially two fine performances from Demian Bichir and Diane Kruger as detectives investigating a murder from opposite sides of the U.S./ Mexico border crossing at El Paso, Texas. The story strayed in the middle of the season and chose some tedious detours. As it drew to a climax, Bichir’s character, Marco Ruiz, was dealt a terrible personal blow. The net result of Season 1 seemed as dry and heartless as the desert surroundings.

Adapting a successful Danish/Swedish series called Bron/Broen into The Bridge, showrunner Elwood Reid and executive producer Meredith Stiehm rather artfully transplanted a Euro-noir procedural to the grit and grief of the American Southwest. For once, the context and setting of a violent drama — Ciudad Juarez and its drug wars, murder rate and disappearances — more closely matches some actual statistics.

A year later, it’s difficult to remember the show’s many other entanglements, and good luck trying to keep up as Season 2 takes off in the dust. The main thread involves the murder of a cartel member whose body is found on the Texas side of the equation. Once more, El Paso detective Sonya Cross (Kruger) is asked to co-operate with Ruiz.

But it’s clear that the writers consider the Sonya/ Marco dynamic to be the least of it now; no fewer than four other plots are being pursued. Let me attempt to summarize: Two newspaper reporters, Daniel and Adriana (Matthew Lillard and Emily Rios) are hunting for clues to a money-laundering operation in the Juarez/ El Paso underworld, but there’s also a subplot having to do with Adriana’s missing sister. Then there’s a subplot involving a well-guarded ranch that protects women (one woman in particular) hiding from the cartel. Also (we’ve only just begun), Franka Potente joins the cast as a psychopathic Mennonite killer who does dirty work for the cartel, as well as dirty work of her own. And, bafflingly, The Bridge retains a subplot from last season in which a wealthy widow (Annabeth Gish) is embroiled in a drug-tunnel smuggling operation; Lyle Lovett occasionally lends a menacing presence as her mysterious lawyer.

Too all this we are asked to remain interested in the back story of Sonya’s off-putting social disorder that has made her permanently brusque. To the disapproval of her protective boss, Lt. Hank Wade (Ted Levine), Sonya is having a sex-only affair with a man whose brother murdered her sister years ago. And don’t forget that Marco is still dealing with his considerable grief and sinking deeper into the corruption that controls the Chihuahua State Police.

What you have here is a show with a Wire -sized envy for epic sprawl and a Breaking Bad -like wish to sublimely portray repeat acts of evil. Remarkably, the writers find a slow-moving current by episodes 3 and 4, enough to capture the interest of only the most dedicated Bridge viewers and perhaps keep us moving through the season.

A few problems nevertheless persist — mostly having to do with a music-video sense of surroundings (sad guitar twangs; tires on gravel roads; a nuevo-wavo, souvenir-shop idealizing of the creepy West) and a level of violence and gore that is right in line with other bloody cable dramas but often seems unnecessary and relentless. Sometimes it’s fun to get utterly lost in a drama like this; sometimes it’s better to turn around and keep driving.

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THOMPSON Helen Lorraine Dec. 22, 1938 - July 5, 2014 Our hearts are deeply saddened as we announce the passing of Helen Lorraine Thompson of Spruce View Alberta at the age of 75 years. Helen was born in Innisfail, Alberta on December 22, 1938. She is survived by her loving husband Ellwood, three sons Randy (Joanne), Kelly (Elaine) and Darcy, four grand children, Lindsay (Ashly), Liesel, Jessica and Tiffany and one great granddaughter Avrielle, one sister Alice (Norman) Christiansen, 3 sister- in-laws, Janice Hakl (Lloyd), Laurie Field, Leanne Percifield (Rick), and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by son Daren in 2005, her mother and father, Anna and Evelyn Pederson, two sisters Eunice Nielsen and Louise Gregersen, and mother and father- in-law Irma and Marvin Thompson.

Helen and Ellwood met when Ellwood went from grade school at Heckla to high school in Dickson where Helen was.

They did not know each other but it didn’t take long to get to know one another. They fell in love, Helen was 14 years old and Ellwood was 15 years old. They went together for five years and got married in 1958. Ellwood always makes the comment that he is the “luckiest” guy in the world because God gave him Helen, his babe, his princess to be his precious wife and best friend. Helen put up a very brave and courageous fight while battling the dreaded disease of ALS for over six and a half years. She was cared for in their home

by Ellwood for this entire time and with help from Renee Batnag for the last two months. She passed away in Ellwood’s arms as he carried her to the bathroom early in the morning of July 5th, 2014. She was the greatest patient, never complained, everything was always perfect. She touched so many lives, always had a smile for everyone, along with a great attitude and personality. Everyone loved Helen. She was a very hard worker on the farm and for many, many years operated one of the two combines and did a marvellous job of running it, along with the normal house hold work and other jobs some farmers wives do. She was very talented with sewing and needle work and many homes have gifts of some of that work, along with the church that she was so actively involved in. She was involved in the Markerville Three Point WI for years. Because of her love of baking and her generosity, she became known as the cookie lady because she would stop in at various businesses with cookies for the workers. A little later in life she became very active in the Innisfail Golf Club. Here she improved her golf game and made many new friends. Then her and Ellwood joined into Masters Downhill Ski Racing. They attended many Masters Ski Racing camps and races and while this was going on they joined “Rut Runners Ski Club “ at Mt. Norquay and later also Alberta Masters Team at Mt. Nakiska. This changed their life to a degree because they loved the sport, travelled to various races to compete and most importantly met and made so many many more great friends. As time went on they got to compete in the Canadian Masters Championships many times and the occasional international race. The golfing and ski racing ended when Helen started doctoring, which eventually ended up with the diagnosis of ALS. Her friends at the golf club and the two ski clubs not only loved Helen but also her cookies. The funeral will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church in Dickson on Saturday July 12th, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. Donations in Helen’s memory may be made to Bethany Lutheran Church or the ALS Society of Alberta.

SOLANO Lizbeth 1957 - 2014 It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Lizbeth Solano of Red Deer, Alberta at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at the age of 56 years.

Lizbeth will be fondly remembered for her kind and beautiful heart and her infectious laugh. She will be deeply missed but lovingly remembered and forever cherished in the hearts of all who loved and knew her.

Lizbeth leaves to mourn, her son, Danny Solano and her daughter, Diana Buvehall, both of Kingston, Ontario, seven grandchildren, and her one true love, Daniel Mallet of Red Deer. A Private Family Service will be held.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements in care of Gary W. Anderson, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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HENRY Betty July 15, 1922 - June 14, 2014 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.

CATELLIER Monica Edna Feb. 25, 1964 - July 9, 2014 Monica Edna (Noblet) Catellier of Clive, Alberta passed away peacefully in Lacombe Hospital at the age of 50 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Monica was born in Lacombe to John and Audrey Noblet and was raised on a farm near Clive. Monica married Henri Samuel Catellier on July 1st, 1989 followed by the birth of her two beloved children, Samuel Albert Catellier and Carmen Mae Catellier.

She is survived by her husband Henri, children Sam and Carmen, parents John and Audrey Noblet, siblings: Dawn, Betty, Jack, and Wayne, mother-in-law, numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, many friends, and wonderful neighbors. Monica is pre-deceased by her maternal and paternal grandparents, father-in-law, brother-in-law and two nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, July 15th, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at the Clive Baptist Church.

Interment will follow in the Alix Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lacombe Hospital Palliative Care Society or charity of donors’ choice.

Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FFUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM of Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements.

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CASTLE Cindy Cindy Castle (nee Wickens) went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at the age of 50 years. Cindy is lovingly remembered by her family and a host of friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Potters Hands, 5202 53 Ave., Red Deer, AB on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 2:00 pm.

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DERMOTT Isabel Juanita Feb. 6, 1914 - July 9, 2014 We are gathering to celebrate the amazing life of centurion Isabel Juanita Dermott. Isabel had a gentle and easy way of living her life and had a great capacity of enjoying the beauty of nature and all those who came into her presence. She had a way of making you feel like you were special and she opened her door and heart to all.

She willingly had a hand to hold, an ear to listen, and offered common sense words of wisdom and comfort to all .

As a family we spent time camping and fishing. Spending time with family was her favourite time. For many years you could see her out riding her bike. She is lovingly survived by Children: Terry Dermott (Diane), Darlene Gillrie (Barry), Joan Bryan (Lorn), Brenda Dermott; Grandchildren: Brad Lewis (Liz), Shauna (Kevin), Doug (Barb), Carmen, Susan, Tara (Tim), Chris (Erica), Casey, Jamin (Angela), Alisha (Derek); Great-Grandchildren: Jason, Jennifer, Ali, Spenser, Kolby, Cole, Zack, Kate, Danny, Kael, Lowen, Zayden; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her mother and father, James and Mabel Cairns, by her brother and sister, Bob Cairns and Jean Kernaghan, by her husband Cecil Dermott, by her son Garry Dermott, and by her great granddaughter Mishayla Bryan. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Wilson’s Funeral Chapel, 6120 Hwy 2A, Lacombe, AB. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Alberta Children’s Hospital, Suite 300, 1021-10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0B7. Condolences may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of arrangements.

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LINDEN Hugh, Oct.19, 1926 - June 25, 2014 It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, granddad and great granddad Hugh Linden. Hugh was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Mabel and Hugh Linden.

He joined the navy in 1944 and was stationed in Scotland serving on the aircraft carrier HMCS Warrior (R3). After the war, he went to the University of British Columbia where he met and married the love of his life Margaret Green. Hugh then re-enlisted in the Air Force as an air frame technician serving with the Forces from 1954 until he retired in 1968. After his retirement he returned to Calgary to become a Sales Engineer for EC & M. During his later years Hugh and Margaret travelled extensively in Europe and elsewhere and for several years became “snowbirds” in Hemet, CA. They eventually settled in Red Deer to be close to family.

Hugh is lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years Margaret; father of three children, Kent (Ellen) Linden, Shelley (Dwayne) Elson, Elizabeth (Ernie) Pucci; a proud granddad to 5 grandchildren Leane Elson (Glenn) Murray, whom predeceased her granddad on January 12, 2014, Dayna (Greg) Pimm, Michael (Tammy) Elson, David Elson and Anthony Pucci; he was also blessed with 7 great grandchildren Andrew, Erin, Gage, Joshua, Zachary, Wyatt and little Isabella. He also leaves behind many loved nieces and nephews. Left to mourn; his beloved sisters-in-laws Sheila Linden, Elsie Brooks, Grace Green and brother-inlaw Dr. Clement Elshout. He was predeceased by his mother Mabel Wyatt; his father Hugh Linden; brothers Robert Linden; sister Yvonne Elshout. Hugh will be fondly remembered for his keen mind, quick wit and his gentle demeanor. He had a passion for reading every book within reach, was a great historian and teacher. We will miss his wonderful history lessons and thought provoking discussions. He will always be remembered as a caring, loving and gentle man. The family would like to thank Inglewood Symphony and Aspen Ridge Symphony of Red Deer for their devoted care. We would also like to thank Red Deer Home Care for their excellent care and help. As per Hugh’s request there is to be no funeral (because he never wanted to be fussed over).Condolences may be forwarded to w w w . s y l v a n l a k e funeralhome.ca As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made in Hugh’s name to the Charity of your own heart.

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THOMAS Doreen 1951 - 2014 Doreen ‘Jackie’ Thomas, beloved wife of David Thomas of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at the age of 62 years. Jackie was born on December 17, 1951 at Belfast, Ireland to George and Ann Brotherston. She married her husband, David Thomas and the couple spent forty-two loving and happily married years together. Jackie was a very kind and generous spirit.

She would do anything she could to help a friend or family member in need, even helping strangers. Jackie and David shared many wonderful and cherished memories together that will forever be imprinted on the hearts of her adoring husband and her loving children. Jackie leaves to mourn her loss, her husband and best friend, David; her three sons, Adam Thomas, James (Sarah) Thomas of British Columbia and Michael (Shelley) Thomas of Edmonton; her beloved grandchildren, Jayme-Lynn Thomas, Angela Thomas (Brian Ward), Andrea Thomas, Belle Thomas, Monique Thomas and Michael Thomas Jr. and her two sweet great grandchildren, Bentley Peter Thomas and Lilly-Anna Jean Ward. She is also survived by her sisters, Agnes Graham, Eva Galway and Betty Fawcette. Jackie was predeceased by her parents and two sisters, Ellen Short and Ann Brotherston.

Relatives and friends are invited to come and pay their respects at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Friday, July 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. A Celebration of Jackie’s Life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at: www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Gary W. Anderson, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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SWIER Simon 1920 - 2014 Mr. Simon Swier went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully July 8, 2014 at his home, in Chateau Lacombe at the age of 93 years. Simon was born September 14, 1920 in Enkhuizen, Holland, the 4th child of Pieter Swier and Stijntje Bakker. He immigrated in 1948 with his new bride, Ann Pearl Swier.

They arrived in Halifax and then travelled to Lacombe by train. He was sponsored by his brother and sister in law Ralph and Winnie Prins and worked as a farm labourer for different employers, with the dream of one day having his own farm. This became reality in 1967 when they purchased their farm just south of Morningside where he continued to farm until he was 75 years old. He also volunteered (and later received a paycheque) at the Lacombe Christian School as a treasurer/administrator for 30 + years. Over the years Simon and Ann were blessed with 5 children. Dad/Opa enjoyed reading, gardening, traveling, watching hockey games, and attending church regularly. He loved spending time with his family, children, and grandchildren. He loved to tell stories and joke around. Simon is predeceased by his loving wife Ann Swier, (son-in-law) Blake Dowling, (grandson) Cameron Dowling.

He is survived by his children; Peter (Les) Swier, Lynn Richardson, Cathy Dowling, Wally Swier, Roger (Anita) Swier, 12 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren, and one on the way! Also Jaap Swier (brother), and Marijtje (Riet) Asma (sister), both in Holland. A celebration of his life will be held this Saturday July 12th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Bethel Christian Reformed Church, in Lacombe, (5704-51 Ave. Lacombe). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lacombe Christian School, 5206-58 St., Lacombe AB, T4L 1G9. Condolences may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of arrangements. Phone: 403.782.3366 or 403.843.3388 “A Caring Family, Caring for Families”

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WRIGHT Betty Betty Jean Wright of Red Deer passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at the age of 53 years. Betty is lovingly remembered by her family: son, Devin (Judy); granddaughter, Sarah; daughter, Ashley (Joel); the love of her life, Danny; brother, Ken (Evonne); sister, Pat; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral announcements to follow. Those wishing to make a donation in Betty’s name may do so to S.T.A.R.S., Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 8M7.

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Serving Red Deer and Central Alberta Since 1997 403-341-5181 & 888-216-5111

RED DEER ADVOCATE Friday, July 11, 2014 D5

announcements PAGE Graham John Nov. 26, 1940 - July 6, 2014 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, granddad and brother.

Graham is survived by his wife of 44 years, Pamela; two daughters; Robyn (Scott), Kate (Luke) and grandchildren; Halle, Grayson, Peyton and Jacob; sister, Susan (Terry) and brother, John (Debbie) in England. Born in 1940 in Chepstow, England, Graham immigrated to Canada in 1964 where he met his wife, Pamela. After many years of travel throughout Canada and the USA, they settled in Red Deer, AB where they raised their two daughters.

Graham taught sculpture at Red Deer College for 30 years before moving to Calgary where he continued to exhibit his work at numerous exhibitions. He was also an avid clay pigeon shooter for many years in both Red Deer and Carstairs.

He will be greatly missed by his family, colleagues, friends and students. A Memorial Gathering to celebrate Graham’s life will be held Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at the Inglewood Community Hall (1740 24th Avenue SE, Calgary/ www.icacalgary.com) from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Tributes will commence at 4:30 pm.

Memorial tributes in Graham’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society (www.cancer.ca).

Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Rocky View Hospital.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting leydens.com.

“Sculptor, Shooter and A Gentleman”

WHAT’S HAPPENING

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Coming Events

EAST 40TH PUB presents

Acoustic Friday’s Various Artists

EAST 40th PUB LIVE JAM Sunday’s 5-9 p.m.

GOOD MUSIC ALL NIGHT, OPEN JAM & DJ MUSIC. TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS @

EAST 40th PUB

Card Of Thanks GREEN The family of the late Terry Green would like to say thank you for all the prayers, love and support we received through Terry’s illness and death.

Thank you to everyone who made the celebration of Terry’s life such a special occasion for our family.

Thank you to friends for food, flowers, contributions to the RD SPCA and the RD Food Bank and for the kind words of remembrance.

Much love Kay Green and family.

Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

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Lost

BIKE, BMX Avigo missing from Lancaster., Has bonsai written the side. If found please call 403-391-9599

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Found

FOUND small orange cat 6-8 weeks old, by Rimbey Medical Clinic 403-843-2496

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Personals

I recently had a hip replacement and would like to thank Dr. Zhang for his surgical expertise and his team for their assistance, also a thank you to Unit 21, you are a wonderful caring group. Thanks also to the Hip and Knee Clinic staff for their pre and post-op information, very much appreciated.

4 weeks post op and doing great!

Thanks everyone.

Yvonne MacDonald

The world may change from year to year And friends from day to day, But never will the one I loved From memory pass away.

BETTY LAYDEN Our family wishes to extend our heartfelt thanks for the kindness and care given Betty by Dr. Heinrich and Dr. Atchison, the nursing and hospital staff on Unit 33 as well as the paramedics.

We appreciate the calls, cards, flowers, food and donations so generously given by neighbors, friends and family.

To all who attended Betty’s celebration of life, our gratitude for honoring her with your presence and our thanks to Leanne Hall for officiating.

Forever remembered with love.

~Forever in our hearts, Love Neil

Celebrations LIGHTBOWN The family of Kit Lightbown invite friends and relatives to Kit’s 95th birthday celebration July 12, 2014, 2-5 p.m. at the Sylvan Lake Alliance Church Hall, 44014 - 47 Ave.

ZILKOWSKI - Bernie July 11, 2012 In a nearby Cemetery, Where gentle breezes blow, Lies the one we love so dearly, Whom we lost 2 years ago.

His resting place we visit, And put flowers there with care, But no one knows the heartache, As we turn and leave him there.

Our thoughts are always with you Your place no one can fill.

In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still.

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you never went alone.

For parts of us went with you, The day God took you home.

They say memories are golden, For some that may be true.

But we never wanted memories, We only wanted you!

Love and miss you Your family

Just had a baby boy?

Tell Everyone with a Classified Announcement

309-3300

• IMMED. F/T ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, Req’d for busy Lacombe based Business. This position supports the accounting dept. with general accounting duties, as well as general administrative duties.

Familiarity with ACCPAC, Word & Excel an asset.

Fax resume to 403-342-7447 NCS OILFIELD SERVICES is seeking an experienced FT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT to provide support to our busy Operations base in Red Deer AB. Applicant must be dependable and outgoing.

8 years related experience, Oil and Gas experience an asset. Please send resume to: HRCanada@ncsfrac.com We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Computer Personnel

P/T IT Support Tech

(0.5 position with potential to lead to full-time).

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-347-8650 Key Responsibilities: • Provide remote IT supBuying or Selling port to staff in our your home? chain of over 100 retail Check out Homes for Sale stores across Canada. in Classifieds • Onsite support to our corporate office includCOCAINE ANONYMOUS ing network equipment 403-396-8298 (workstations, servers, NO MORE DIETS, no fees routers, switches, printers, Food Addicts Anonymous warehouse managewww.foodaddictyanonymus.org ment systems etc.), 403-307-4706 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

143 ALEXANDER Cres.

July 10, 4-9, July 11, 10-9, July 12, 10-5. Tools, household, men/womens/girls clothing, etc.

48 DIAMOND ST. July 11, 3-8, July 12, 10-4. Moving/downsizing.

Luggage sets, bikes, stuffed toys, housewares, purses, totes, patio /picnic items, books, National Geographics, glider rocker, lots of fabric, etc.

LARGE TOOL CLEAR-OUT PLUS MANY HOUSEHOLD ITEMS REDUCED TO SELL! 20 Best Cres. ~ Back Alley Thursday 10th & Friday 11th 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Pine table w/chairs, 10” table saw, Stihl electric blower, mulcher/shredder, Stihl chainsaw, saws, drivers, wrenches, tree spade, sun shelter, neon tube lights & much more!

Clearview MULTI-FAMILY COSGROVE CLOSE July 10th, 11th & 12th 10-8 & 13th 10-4. Tools: auto, heavy duty, autobody; freezer, toys, crib, clothes, books, leaf blower, flatware, wall art, lots more.

Start your career!

See Help Wanted

Deer Park 130 & 134 DUNCAN Cres.

July 12, Sat. 9 - 2 Tools, toys, outdoor, household, antiquish, etc.

Something for Everyone.

Eastview Estates 93 EASTMAN CRES. July 12, 10-4.

Riverside Meadows

jobs

CLASSIFICATIONS 700-920

Caregivers/ Aides

710

FRIENDLY, exp., female caregiver wanted for elderly F..

Duties will be personal care, housekeeping & cooking w/companionship. Looking for good company. F/T (44hrs/wk, 2 days off/wk.) & LIVE IN. $10.25/hr. & room & board is $336/mo. Please email resume: mbcruz_lp@yahoo.com P/T F. caregiver wanted for F quad. Must be reliable and have own vehicle.

403-505-7846 Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

Clerical

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Thursday 10th & Friday 11th 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.

3 FAMILY SALE Lots and lots of items.

Something for everyone.

Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

Kentwood Estates #2 KEITH CLOSE Toys, boys clothes, kitchen items, books, dvds, lots of stuff!!

Fri. 4-8, Sat. 8-6, Sun. 8-2

Rosedale 61 RALSTON CRES. July 11, 5-9, July 12, 9-5.

Woodworking items, shelves, household and misc. items.

Lancaster Green 11 LOCKWOOD AVE July 12, Sat. 9 - 4 Household misc., toys, books, kids clothes.

Something For Everyone!

Michener Hill 23 MICHENER BLVD. July 12 & 13, 9-6 Lots of guy stuff, household, toys, golf clubs, misc. items. All good stuff!

Oriole Park 53 OLSON ST. July 10 & 11, 1-7. Girls clothes, toys, household items, DVD’s, and furniture.

Vanier Woods LOTS of kids stuff. Toys, clothes, games, air hockey table, books, household July 11, 5:30-8:30, July 12, 9:30-3:30 212 Vincent Cl.

West Park 112 WILSON CRES. July 12 & 13 Sat. & Sun. 10 - 4 MULTI FAMILY Something For Everyone 58 WILSON CRES. July 11, Fri. 5 - 9 July 12, Sat. 9 - 4 Small appls., dresser, books, wine making equip. & storage rack, hinges etc.

• • • •

Excellent compensation, based on experience Complete benefits package, after 3 month probation The ability to grow with an emerging company Full time work Monday to Friday, some OT available Signing bonus with a one year contract.

Call Brad @ 1(306)491-6239 for more information.

Please email all resumes or questions to carlene@furixenergy.com

CJ-CSM Inspection Ltd.

Is presently accepting applications for Tubing Inspector. Consideration will be given to those who have oilfield experience, as well as current H2S, WHMIS, and First Aid Certification. Applicants are requested to forward resumes to: CJ-CSM Inspection 114-172 Clearview Drive Red Deer County, AB T4E 0A1 They may also be faxed to 1-403-347-1774 or emailed to cmcclelland@ cj-csminspection.ca. *No Phone Inquiries Please* Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

LOCAL SERVICE CO. in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets.

Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475 MJB PRODUCTION SERVICES now hiring Day Supervisors, Night Operators, and Helpers. Must have valid Class 5 drivers license. Benefits pkg. incentives. Email resumes to: dkowalchuk@mjbtest.com or kmccrady@mjbtest.com

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

RAMADA INN & SUITES

TR3 Energy is at the forefront of reclamation and remediation in the oil & gas industry We are currently recruiting for:

Heavy Equipment Operators Requirements: Valid Driver’s License H2S Alive Standard First Aid WHIMIS and/or CSTS or PST Pre-Access A&D Testing Ground Disturbance Level 11 Please e-mail or fax your resume to: hr@tr3energy.com Fax: (403) 294-9323 www.tr3energy.com

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

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 J-BAR-T ROAD House in Spruce View currently req’s a part time cook and prep cook. Please apply in person or Call 403-728-3777 Meadowlands Golf Club at Sylvan Lake Now Hiring

Line Cooks.

Full-time, must be avail. weekends and evenings.

Call 403-887-5100 for more information or send your resume to foodandbeverage@ golfsylvanlake.com

Sales & Distributors

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 THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for experienced F/T SERVERS Must have Ref’s & Pro-Serve.

Apply within: 2079-50 Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri. Fax 403-347-1161 Phone calls WILL NOT be accepted.

Sales & Distributors

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Frontier Plumbing & Heating Supply is currently seeking a parts counter salesperson. Competitive wage and benefits package. Willing to train the right person, but experience in plumbing or a plumbing wholesaler would be considered an asset.

Must be able to provide good customer service.

Please submit your resume by email to rdreception@frontiersupply.ca Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds GRATIAE is seeking 5 Retails Sales reps selling skin & body care products in Parkland Mall 4747 67th St. Red Deer, $12.10/hr + bonus & comm.

F/T - P/T No Exp. Req’d.

Email resumes: gratiaereddeersr@ gmail.com

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NOW HIRING

Well Testing Personnel Experienced Supervisors & Operators Qualifications: • Candidate must have a Must have valid applicable Computer Systems tickets. Email: lstouffer@ testalta.com Technology diploma or equivalent in experience • Excellent customer service, communication & organizational skills required • Team player; willing- OIL & GAS OPERATOR ness to adhere to Bearspaw currently has a company policies & position in our Stettler field procedures operations for an intermediate oil and gas operator. Applicants Remuneration: must have experience as a Based on experience and heavy duty mechanic or education. journeyman instrument Excellent benefits mechanic and possess package, competitive strong mechanical skills, wage, perks. be quick learners, motivated and hard working and live Apply in confidence to or be willing to relocate careersit@chatters.ca or within a 20 minute commute fax resume to to workplace location. This 1-888-409-0483, clearly position offers a challenging identifying the position you work environment, attractive are applying for. Only benefits with competitive those suited for the posi- pay and significant room tion will be contacted, no for promotion. phone calls please.

Please submit resumes

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Attn: Human Resources email:kwolokoff@ FINANCE OFFICER: Farm Work bearspawpet.com An exciting and growing Fax 403-252-9719 company requires a full Mail: Suite 5309 333 96 F/T FARM LABOURER time Finance Officer.

NEEDED IN RED DEER AREA. Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 Duties include financial Feed lot, hay, silage, crop CELEBRATIONS administration for all areas exp. an asset. Pen checking of the company. Strong HAPPEN EVERY DAY knowledge req’d. Will train analytical, organizational IN CLASSIFIEDS if you have limited exp. and communication skills a Call 403-373-4403 SHALLOW WELL must with specific attention ENERPRISES LTD. to detail. Must be able to An Oil & Gas well prioritize, multitask, be Production Testing independently motivated Janitorial Company, Alberta only and be computer proficient REQUIRES in Microsoft Office applications and Night Operators QuickBooks. Minimum & Operator 3 years experience required.

Assistants.

Education in Office, Comparable industry Business Administration or wages & benefit plan. similar field is an asset.

Must have tickets & Attractive compensation CCCSI is hiring sanitation driver’s license. Email package including health workers for the afternoon resume Attn: Phil Prentice benefits. Email resume to and evening shifts. Get shallow.well.ent.ltd@ info@dalco.ca. Only those paid weekly, $14.22/hr. hotmail.ca applicants selected for an Call 403-348-8440 or fax interview will be contacted.

403-348-8463 Central Alberta’s Largest

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West Park MOVING back to UK. Lots of small appls, table & chairs, misc. items.

31 Woodsworth Close.

July 11, 12 & 13, 10-6.

5826 57 AVENUE Back Alley

800

Oilfield

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TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300 Deer Park

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Chatters Canada has an immediate opening in our Corporate Office for a

Medical

Anders Park

800

CWB CERTIFICATION (ALL POSITIONS) IS A DEFINITE ASSET

50-70

LORNA SANDBERG (1939-2005)

Bower

Oilfield

3RD YEAR/ JOURNEYMAN STRUCTURAL WELDERS

CLASSIFICATIONS

In Memoriam

You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

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Out of Town MOVING SALE July 11 & 12, 10 - 4 2 Miles S. of County Firehall on corner of 30th Ave. & Delburne Rd. 1 Mi. E. on Twp. 374 (MacKenzie Rd.) 1/4 Mi. N. on Range Rd. 271 Furniture, boys clothes (0-3), wedding decor. & crafts. Priced to Sell - obo WASKASOO ESTATES ENGLAND WAY Modular Park - Multi Family July 11 & 12 Fri. 9 - 4 & Sat. 9 - 2 Many treasures!

Tools, treadmill, crafts.

Something for Everyone!!

Springbrook 434 WILLOW CRES. SPRINGBROOK July 12th & 13th 10-3.

MULTI-FAMILY Something for everyone Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Sylvan Lake 35 WILLOWSPRINGS CRES Large Sale! 8’ solid oak table, 4 leafs, 8 chairs, like new.

Lots of other things & lots of women’s clothing.

Sat. 12th 7-3. & Sun. 13th 10-2

790

Car Lot in Classifieds

TREELINE WELL SERVICES

BUSY MEDICAL OFFICE Has Opening for all requires a positions! Immediately.

PRESCREENING TECH. All applicants must have Computer literacy is a must. current H2S, Class 5 with Experience not necessary, Q Endorsement, (No GDL job training is provided but licenses) and First Aid. qualifications will be We offer competitive considered. Starting wages wages & excellent benefits. $14/hr. Please fax resume Please include 2 work to 403-342-2024. reference names and numbers.

LPN Position Coverage for Please fax resume to: maternity leave, full time 403-264-6725 term (1 year) Health Or email to: Services Manager. Please tannis@treelinewell.com Reply to GM tsutherland@ No phone calls please. theredwoods.ca ATTN: www.treelinewell.com LPN Fax: 403-309-6338

Oilfield

800

Oilfield

TIRED OF WORKING WEEKENDS? LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY? Inside Sales Representative job opening in a growing organization!

QUALIFICATIONS: • High school diploma • 2+ years customer service experience • Comfortable communicating with customers, sales reps, and suppliers • Computer experience an asset • Knowledge of construction industry and materials • Forklift experience would be considered ideal Interested applicants, please send resume to krideout@nca.ca

Trades

850

We are currently seeking a well-organized and reliable individual to join our Fleet department out of Red Deer Alberta.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Credentials: Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Trade Certification, 3rd period apprentice, 4th period apprentice, Heavy Duty Equipment Red Seal Endorsement, Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate an asset, must have a valid Class 1 or 3 Driver’s License.

JOB OVERVIEW - Diagnose/troubleshoot & complete repairs on all company equipment which includes, diesel/gas powered automobiles, Heavy Trucks, Oilfield Well Servicing Equipment, Cranes, loaders, forklift and trailers.

- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts.

- Test repaired equipment for proper performance, clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work, verify and repair emission control systems.

- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times and streamline work processes.

- Use of computer to input information on the units and for the company maintenance program regarding work/purchase orders.

- Order material/parts that are required to complete the repairs - Be able to work under pressure in certain situations that require a quick turnaround process.

- Must be able to read, write, spell and verbally communicate clearly in English.

Benefits: • Excellent hourly wage • Lucrative Quarterly Safety Bonus and Christmas Bonus • Excellent benefit plan • Retirement plan Fax or email your resume and driver’s abstract to: Fax: (403) 347-3406 Email: l.enzie@isolationequipment.com or drop by #239 Clearview Drive Clearview Industrial Park Red Deer County Must be 18 years of age or older to apply, and able to pass a pre-employment test.

800 Dispatcher of Liquid Nitrogen and Dry Bulk Operations

$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 LOOKING for LOADER OPERATOR for project in BC - 2 weeks on 2 weeks off. Willing to train the right individual with good work ethic & positive attitude.

Please email careers@GTChandler.com or Fax (403) 886 2223

Red Deer, AB Duties and Responsibilities: • Receive and log customer orders, schedule loads • Communicate to drivers; ensure optimal equipment use.

• Record orders, messages and requests - ensure forwarded • Record P.O’s and deliveries per customer • On call 24hrs during days on; other duties as required Job Requirements • Excellent communication skills - Verbal and written • Previous dispatch experience preferred but not required • Strong computer, organizational and analytical skills • Demonstrated ability to work productively and professionally • Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment • Ability to work alone; impeccable organizational skills • Strong interpersonal skills; high level of motivation and energy • Safety Tickets/Class 1 license an asset Pay and Benefits • Competitive wages, Monthly Base Salary, Bonuses per load RRSP Matching, Health & Dental Benefits Email resumes to logan@venomenergy.ca

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850

BRICAR CONTRACTING now hiring Labourers, Class 1 Drivers, & Exp. Rubber Tire Back Hoe Operators.

Send resumes by Fax: 403-347-6296 or email: aron@bricar.ca

is currently seeking SERVICE ADVISORS. We offer competitive wages, a great working environment, and a great benefit package.

Please email resume to Joey Huckabone joey@pikewheatonchev.ca EXP. PAVERS WANTED Call 403-341-6900 or Fax: 877-787-1605

Position Available www.ads-pipe.com Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest and most innovative manufacturer of HDPE drainage products are expanding and are currently accepting applications for a certified Class 1 Driver, with a minimum of two (2) years B-train trailer experience.

NOW HIRING in Red Deer

Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d immed.

Certified asbestos workers and demo laborers.

Wage negotiable.

780-818-8524

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

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Fax resumes & refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca

SMART HOME BUILDING SYSTEMS TOP GUNS WANTED METAL ROOFING AND SIDING CREWS WANTED Top dollars paid - lots of work, signing bonusâ&#x20AC; to the right people.

Start ASAP. Call Steveâ&#x20AC; (587) 897-8008 www. smarthomebuildingsystems.com

Truckers/ Drivers

860

CLASS 1 or 3 drivers reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d for moving equipment.

Resumes to be dropped off F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS at Key Towing. 4083-78 St. - Good hours, home every Cres. Red Deer. night, $4000-$6000/mo.

Contractor must have truck Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much! or van. Tools, supplies & ladders required. Training CLASS 3 DRIVERS provided, no experience w/airbrake endorsement needed. Apply to: needed immed. for waste & satjobs@shaw.ca recycling. Email resume with a min. of 2 references IMMEDIATE OPENING to: canpak@xplornet.ca ARMOR INC is looking for licensed Classifieds...costs so little Diesel & Suspension Saves you so much!

Mechanic and Parts Person for light duty DRIVERS for furniture automotive performance moving company, class 5 shop. Diesel & transmisrequired (5 tons), local & sion exp. preferred. long distance. Competitive Top wages offered. Phone wages. Apply in person.

403-346-9188 or email 6630 71 St. Bay 7 donavan@armorinc.ca Red Deer. 403-347-8841

Oilfield

Professional Truck Driver

KCB CABINETS & RENOVATIONS is looking for a

Carpenters & Helpers

PIKE WHEATON CHEVROLET

860

Business Opportunities

Class 1 Operators

Requires Full Time

DUE TO A LARGE INCREASE IN BUSINESS,

Truckers/ Drivers

870

Of Red Deer is seeking experienced

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION

C & C COATINGS in Innisfail is seeking F/T Sandblasters. Exp. an asset. Competitive wages and benefits. Fax resume to: 403-227-1165 or email bslager@telus.net

860

Fluid Experts Ltd.

SOAP Stories is seeking 5 CARPENTER/ retail sales reps. Selling soap HANDYMAN & bath products. $12.10 hr + bonus & commission. to work on our renovation F/T & P/T. No exp. reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. jobs. Individual needs to Parkland Mall 4747 67 St. have a solid background in construction and own his Red Deer. email resume to own tools and vehicle. **POSITION FILLED** Experience in all aspects Tired of Standing? of renovations will be Find something to sit on considered an asset.

Must be bondable and in Classifieds willing to work as part of a team. If interested, WANTED: CASHIER. Above average wage & benefits. please email resume or call Rick at 403-347-3334 Flexible hours. Drop off kcbkitch@telus.net resume to 5211 50 Ave. 2, 4646 Riverside Drive, Red Deer

Trades

Truckers/ Drivers

START YOUR OWN COMMERCIAL CLEANING BUSINESS

to join our team of drivers hauling clean fluids for the Oil & Gas Industry.

Home most evenings, scheduled days off, company benefits with exceptional pay structure that includes guarantied salary + hourly when hauling. Must be able to work on their own with minimal supervision.

Fax resume w/all tickets and current drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fluidexperts.com

ADS Drivers are required to safely operate company equipment and provide a high level of customer service, delivering our products within Alberta.

ADS Drivers are required to be drug free and maintain legal transportation paperwork and driving practices. This position requires a valid Class 1 License, with previous off road forklift experience a definite asset. We offer quarterly cash safety bonuses as well as a comprehensive medical plan.

Revenue between $24,000 - $120,000 Initial cash required as low as $6,000 In Business for over 20 years *Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts Incl. *Training Incl. *Ongoing OfďŹ ce Support

Ph: 780-468-3232 or 403-290-0866 CAR & TRUCK WASH in Lacombe ($2.4 Mil).

Truck Wash in Stony Plain ($3.9 Mil), Bonnyville ($5.1 Mil). Gas Station in Sherwood Park ($2.9 Mil).

Sheryl, Discover RE, 403-701-2029, thecarwashgirl.com.

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PIDHERNEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S

requires experienced DRIVERS CLASS 1 ,3 & LOWBOY, FOREMAN, OPERATORS AND LABOURERS

For work in Rocky Mountain House area, BENEFITS INCLUDE: as well as out of town â&#x20AC;˘ Signing Bonus paid locations. upon completion of Priority will be given to a 60 day/120 day those candidates with retention period experience. â&#x20AC;˘ Company provided Group Canadian Benefits â&#x20AC;˘ Top wages and benefits â&#x20AC;˘ Voluntary dental based on experience â&#x20AC;˘ Life insurance â&#x20AC;˘ Possible career advanceâ&#x20AC;˘ Short-term and longment opportunities term disability â&#x20AC;˘ Retirement Savings Valid First Aid and H2S Plan (RSP) and Deferred tickets required.

Profit Sharing Plan We offer competitive (DPSP) wages, benefits package, â&#x20AC;˘ Paid Vacation and opportunities for â&#x20AC;˘ Safety Bonus advancement.

All applicants are subject Please reply by fax to a pre-employment 403-845-5370 or E-mail: physical and MVR check. hr@pidherneys.com Interested Applicants may Required Immediately submit a resume, along Parts Delivery with a current drivers Driver abstract to: Must possess clean drivers abstract, know ADVANCED DRAINAGE city well. The individual SYSTEMS CANADA INC. must be able to work 4316 Gerdts Ave. unsupervised in a fast Blindman Ind. Park paced environment. Some Red Deer County, AB. warehouse work and some T4S-2A8 heavy lifting is required.

The company Fax: (403) 346-5806 offers full benefit package E-mail for this full time position. ken.mccutcheon@ Please email or drop off ads-pipe.com resume.

ARTIC TRUCK PARTS Position closing date: #3-6540 71 ST July. 18th. 2014 Red Deer AB T4P 3Y7 (P)403-348-0999 (F)403-348-5198 Email to: RED DEER BASED ron.cain@ TRUCKING COMPANY nfl eetsolutions.com Looking for Class 1 Tank Truck Drivers & STETTLER TRANSIT MIX Pressure Truck Operators.

Drivers wanted for Exc. benefits package & mixer/pumping concrete. top industry wages.

403-742-2134 or Please fax resume to: email:stettlertransitmix 403-346-3766 @gmail.com

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Red Deer Rocky Mtn. House Rimbey Caroline Castor Sylvan Lake Innisfail Stettler Ponoka Govâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t of Alberta Funding may be available.

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca CANADIAN DIABETES Red Deer Branch 8 Positions Available TELEPHONE REPRESENTATIVES (Recruit Volunteers For Annual Door-To-Door Campaign) August 11 - October 2nd 8 weeks 4pm-8pm MONDAY to THURSDAY

16-20 Hours/ Week Call from home is possible $12/ Hour Call BY JULY 25 403-346-4631 Or Visit #06-5015 48th Street DISPATCHER REQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D. Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential.

Verbal and written communication skills are reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295 Is seeking to hire

for our Red Deer location.

This position is a fulltime and is a salary based position with company benefits upon hire. 11-3 days off schedule. Duties include maintaining shop, assist minor repairs of units and equipment, monitor inventories, loading of fluid trucks with various products for the Oil & Gas industry. Will also be trained to blend various products supplied to our clients. Ideal candidate would be from the trucking industry with fluid Hauling experience with class 1 license. Fax resume w/all tickets and current drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fluidexperts.com

-PDBM +PCT GPS -PDBM 1FPQMF LABOURERS & FLAG PERSONS

Busy road construction company looking for Labourers AND flag persons. Work is throughout Alberta. Must have a Class 5 license. Fax resume to 403-309-0489 LAST YEAR FOR THE PENHOLD CADET CAMP Hiring, dishwashers and servers. Age 14 and up.

Great for first time jobs, Flexible hours to suit students planned vacations.

Apply 8 am - 6 pm at the Penhold Camp at 3453 24st Springbrook.

Daniel.cormier@ compass-Canada.com

WorleyParsonsCord Teamco is seeking all levels of: t $SBOF 0QFSBUPST t 1JQFmUUFST t *SPOXPSLFST t 8FMEFST t -BCPVSFST t 8FMEFST )FMQFST And more for our Blackfalds Module :BSE BOE PVS 3JNCFZ TJUF QSPKFDUT

LUBE TECH

wanted for busy dealership, possible chance for advancement.

Fax resume to 341-5066 PT office help and or Class room Instructor req`d. Please call Street Wise Driving School.

403-340-8848 PROMOTIONS MANAGER NEEDED. Must be personable & outgoing. Flexible hours.

Drop off resume to 5211 50 Ave.

Bring your resume & come meet our team!

Truckers/ Drivers

NOW hiring Summer Help for HS Students and nonstudents aged 17+ in your local city/town throughout central Alberta. Flexible Schedules with $17 guaranteed base pay, cust. sales/service, no experience necessary, we will train, conditions apply. Visit www.summeropenings.ca/rda or call 403-755-6711 to APPLY NOW!

SOURCE ADULT VIDEO requires mature P/T help Fri & Sat. Graveyard Shift.

11 pm -7 am. Fax resume to: 403-346-9099 or drop off to: 3301-Gaetz Avenue Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Advocate Opportunities

GLENDALE

KENTWOOD

JOHNSTONE CROSSING Call Joanne 403-314-4308 for more info

To deliver the CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week in Eckville Bowden Olds Sylvan Lake

900

SAFETY

TRAINING CENTRE OILFIELD TICKETS

Industries #1 Choice!

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Low Costâ&#x20AC;? Quality Training 24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

(across from Totem) (across from Rona North)

You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll sell it for you!

Misc.

Help

Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275

Garden Supplies

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EquipmentHeavy

1630

TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, office, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.

1680

:AWM Mower, Murray 5.5 HP Briggs & Stratton, 3 in 1, good working order, $50. SOLD BATTERY-POWERED â&#x20AC;&#x153;EARTHWISEâ&#x20AC;? BRAND WEED EATER. Nearly-new. Comes with battery & charger. $50.

Call (403) 342-7908 CHAIN Link Fencing, (2) 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; gates, 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; panel, 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; gate $199. obo 403-357-4880

Household Appliances

1710

FRIDGE, Kenmore, top freezer, 16 cu., 18. mos old. White. $299.

403-986-2114 G.E. STOVE TOP, black, 30 x 21, Like New! $175.

403-342-1752

Household Furnishings

1720

2 APARTMENT SIZE END TABLES, $20.

FAN (Hot/Cold), $25.

APARTMENT SIZE DESK, $15. All good cond.

403-348-1905 3 PC. Mahogany wall unit $125; 403-358-5568 KENMORE dryer 220 V $150 403-358-5568

Employment Training

900

ENROLL TODAY! Classes Starting Soon!

HEALTH CARE AIDE Academy of Learning HCA program offers:

403.341.4544

R H2S Alive (ENFORM) R First Aid/CPR R Confined Space R WHMIS & TDG R Ground Disturbance R (ENFORM) D&C B.O.P. R D&C (LEL) #204, 7819 - 50 Ave.

LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Please call Debbie for details 403-314-4307

1500-1990

Employment Training

out - Poplar. Very close to Red Deer. 403-392-8385

CARRIERS REQUIRED

CLASSIFICATIONS

Competitive starting wages plus regular increases.

Hours: M-F 7:30am-4:30pm Excellent benefits package. Opportunities to advance. Must be dependable, hardworking and seeking a long-term career. Apply in person, or email to: hartleytj@eecol.com 4747 - 61st Street

1660

AFFORDABLE ADULT CARRIERS Homestead Firewood NEEDED Spruce & Pine - Split For morning delivery 7 days/wk.

403-304-6472 of the CHOPPED POPLAR - free, ADVOCATE you pick up. Very close to Delivery by 6:30 a.m. Red Deer. 403-392-8385.

6 days/week in: FREE 2 acres to be logged

stuff

Warehouse Shipper/ Receiver

Firewood

Planning for a Successful Career Seminar Job Search and Resume Writing Course First Aid / WHMIS

3 On-Site Clinical Practicums No Waiting List Scrubs are provided

Call Today (403) 347-6676 2965 Bremner Avenue, Red Deer

www.academyoflearning.ab.ca

880

Wolf Creek Building Supplies Ltd., located in Lacombe AB, and servicing customers throughout Central Alberta, is currently accepting applications for the following positions.

Lumber Yard Supervisor This position would report to our Lumber Yard Manager and would include but not be limited to the following. The successful applicant would assist customers with ďŹ lling orders, maintaining an organized and clean yard at all times, replenishing stock, supervising the front yard staff (4-6 staff), maintaining optimal customer service, assisting the retail store staff with inventory calls for the store and handling the employee scheduling. Further duties COULD include: assisting the yard manager in the rear contractor yard with picking orders handling returns and deliveries when necessary. Must have employee management, customer service skills, overall building material knowledge. Compensation package based on knowledge and experience.Â

Floor Supervisor This position is in our Retail Building Supply Store. This is a full time - long term position reporting to the business owner and including but not limited to the following. Must have building materials AND HARDWARE knowledge, excel at customer service, previous employee management experience (oversee 10 plus staff & scheduling) inventory & stock replenishing, customer orders, returns and complaints and maintaining an organized and clean store at all times. Must be very professional and organized with better than average computer knowledge. Competitive industry wages and beneďŹ t program based on experience.

Lumber Yard Order Picker This is a full time position in our Retail Lumber Yard. Must be physically ďŹ t and able to move materials in excess of 50 lbs throughout shift. Must have forklift experience in the lumber industry to unload materials, pick orders and load trucks. Clean Class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Punctual, good work ethic, and able to take direction and work independently and with others.

Rotating shift including some Saturdays. (Closed Sunday and Holidays) Competitive wages and excellent beneďŹ t package after 6 months.Â

Please e-mail cover letters and resume including experience and references. Only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

Please forward your resume to: resumes@wcbs.cc

860

Professional Drivers Class 1 or Class 3

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NORAL-TECH Ltd Manufacturer of 12 Volts electrical control panels for specialized trucks. We are currently seeking 2 full time assemblers with automotive related electrical experience. The successful candidates must be able to read and interpret electrical drawings. Email resume normand@noraltech-com

880

Shop Supervisor

Sat, July 12, 2014 10am-2pm Blackfalds Module Yard 5421 Blackfalds Indust Way

880

SIGN Making: FULL TIME PERMANENT position creating signage. If you are in a position where you work where pay and seniority is a problem, we want to hear from you.

Misc.

NO INSTALLS. We need Help a qualified person that can run the 60â&#x20AC;? Latex, 60â&#x20AC;?

ACADEMIC Express Graphtec and preferably Onyx front end. Work ADULT EDUCATION independently in our sign AND TRAINING division, this is for a quality orientated person with FALL START experience. TOP PAY FOR THE INDUSTRY. A Minuteman Press â&#x20AC;˘ Community Support 4646 Riverside Drive Worker Program 403-348-0302 dan@mmpress.ca â&#x20AC;˘ GED Preparation

FLUID Experts Ltd.

Trades +PC 'BJS

Misc.

Help

416771H29

850

426185G10-12

SOAP Stories is seeking 5 F/T - P/T Beauty Treatment O/P, selling soap & bath products $14.55/hr. + bonus & comm. Beauty cert. reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Location Parkland Mall - 4747 67th St. Red Deer. email premierjobrdbto@ gmail.com

Trades

278950A5

830

402881E23,24

Sales & Distributors

Our Equipment: â&#x20AC;˘ Pressure Trucks â&#x20AC;˘ Water/Chemical Trucks â&#x20AC;˘ Acid/Synthetic Tank Truck/Pups â&#x20AC;˘ Tractor Trailer Unit â&#x20AC;˘ Shower Units Some of your duties could be: â&#x20AC;˘ Loading & delivering acid or environmentally friendly acid to leases â&#x20AC;˘ Loading & delivering methanol or fresh water for pipeline pressure testing We oďŹ&#x20AC;er: â&#x20AC;˘ On-site Mechanic to maintain equipment â&#x20AC;˘ Competitive wages based on hourly pay â&#x20AC;˘ Subsistence pay & hotel rooms for drivers â&#x20AC;˘ Extensive health & dental plan

Please send your resume and drivers abstract to pat@haulinacid.com or fax 403-314-9724 or Dean 403-391-8004

RED DEER ADVOCATE Friday, July 11, 2014 D7

Household Furnishings

1720

Misc. for Sale

1760

CHAIRS, Swivel Recliners NESTS for LAYING HENS. with foot rests (2).

Set of 4. $25. for all. $100. ea. obo.

403-782-7439 587-273-3256 PATIO DOOR, glass, 6” KENMORE H.D. Washer dble., $80. $150. 403-358-5568 SCREEN DOOR, $15.

403-986-2114 LARGE COMPUTER DESK, $85.

2 DRAWER LATERAL SHEEP’S WOOL FILE CABINET, $35.

- locally produced, has 403-347-4250 been washed and carded.

SHELVING Unit, 6 drawer, Three bags (approx. 5-6 lb. per bag). Asking $20 bag. lingerie, 5’ high, French Will sell separately.

Provincial. $100. obo Call (403) 342-7908.

403-357-4880 WINE making equipment STEREO & TV STAND, $55; Coleman dbl. high with glass door. $200. queen size air bed 403-343-8453 w/elec. pump $35, WANTED 2 golf carts w/2 bags Antiques, furniture and $10/pair.; estates. 342-2514 403-343-2618 WHITE French Prov. Double Dresser with mirror, $50, Office Desk to match, $35.

Supplies Mattress & box spring 3/4 size, $40.

LARGE COMPUTER DESK, $85.

Book case, $30.

20 DRAWER FILE Arborite kitchen table, $25.

CABINET, $35.

Arborite end table, $10.

403-347-4250 403-347-4250

1800

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

STUDENT DESK, 5’, grey & black, $15.

403-357-4880

1860

DS LITE WITH 19 GAMES Sporting $160 obo.

Goods 403-782-3847 GAME CUBE WITH 13 PC. golf set and bag 4 GAMES $80 obo. $90 403-350-4222 403-782-3847 LADIES RIGHT HAND JVC 6 DISC STEREO GOLF CLUBS AND BAG $60 obo. $95. 403-342-7107 ATHENA SPEAKER $30 obo.

403-782-3847 Travel

Misc. for Sale

1760

BLACK FLAG BUG FOGGER, $50.

TAKAGI Model TK3 Tankless hot water heater, fully operational. $100.

403-357-9664 COMPRESSOR w/hose, electric, medium size, good cond. $75.

403-358-7678 FLOOR Leveling Compound, (Plani Patch) 1 bag. $15. 403-986-2114 LARGE METAL DISPLAY RACK. Measures 73” tall x 24” wide x 27” deep.

Was originally used to hold many large pieces of poster board. $30.

Call (403) 342-7908 MATCHING SET of Dusty Rose Recliner Chair & Rocker Chair. $40/ea.

2 FAUX MINK BLANKET, floral, queen. $25/ea.

MIXED SET OF VISION GLASS POTS & LIDS, brown colour, exc. cond. $35. 403-348-6449

Advocate Opportunities

Packages

1900

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

Horses

2140

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

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rentals CLASSIFICATIONS

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

ANDERS INGLEWOOD AND VANIER AREAS 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 Phone 403-314-4301

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

3 BDRM., 1.5 bath townhouse near RDC, off street parking, no pets. Avail.

July 15th. $1000 rent/D.D. 1 yr. lease. 780-586-2831 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

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3050

Offices

Mobile Lot

3190

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homes CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190

Realtors & Services

4010

2 BDRM. N/S, no parties, no pets. $850 rent/d.d.

403-346-1458

MORRISROE MANOR

1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed.

Adult bldg. N/S No pets 403-596-2444

Houses For Sale

4020

Ellis St. Area $97./mo ALSO South Half of Embury Cres.

South half of 46 St. and 35 Ave. Close $70./mo For More Information Call Jamie at 403-314-4306 CARRIERS NEEDED FOR FLYERS, FRIDAY FORWARD & EXPRESS

3 days per week, no weekends ROUTES IN:

ANDERS AREA Allwright Close Archer Drive/Austin Dr. Anquetel/Atlee Close Allsop Ave/Atlee St. Allison Cres MORRISROE AREA Metcalf Ave SUNNYBROOK AREA Springfield Ave. Sunnyside Cres.

Savoy Cres./Sydney Close Sutton Close Sherwood Cres. & Stirling Close LANCASTER AREA Lancaster Dr. also Lister Cres. & Lockwood Ave. also Landry & Lawson Close Law Close/Lewis Close Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info **********************

TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 403-314-4300

4040

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

4130

Cottages/Resort Property

THE NORDIC

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets.

403-596-2444

Rooms For Rent

3090

2 BDRM, 2 BATH,

Open floor plan, family rm., fenced. Room for RV. Attached 2 car garage + much more.

Immed. poss. Turn key.

171 Inglewood Drive $358,900.

1-587-316-5794

1 BDRM. bsmt, prefer FREE Weekly list of employed or student. Avail. properties for sale w/details, immed. 403-342-7789 prices, address, owner’s FURN. room. $600/mo. phone #, etc. 342-7355 Exec. style home in N. Red Help-U-Sell of Red Deer Deer. incl. all utils, cable & www.homesreddeer.com internet. Pet & smoke free.

See kijiji ad #1000902722.

CUSTOM BUILT Call 403-346-2859 NEW HOMES

by Mason Martin Homes ROOM, kitchen access.

Kyle, 403-588-2550 403-343-0421

Advocate Opportunities * Adults * Youths * Seniors * Carriers are Needed to Deliver Central Alberta Life afternoons & evenings one day per week

INNISFAIL The papers arrive ready to deliver.

NO COLLECTING!

Phone 403-314-4316 ************************** To order your own home or office delivery of the Red Deer Advocate Newspaper Phone our Circulation Department at 403-314-4300

5010

RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal.

We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. AMVIC APPROVED. 403-396-7519

5030

2011 silver Elantra, low mileage, many extras $16,900 ph: 403-342-7380

5050

5100

CORSAIR 28’ Motorhome 403-783-2330 or 704-9109

2002 FORD Dynamax (B Plus) 25’, 25,000 mi. A1 cond., E450, V10, loaded, rear 3 pc bath, power bed slide-out. $31,500. 587-876-2308

Holiday Trailers

5190

Auto Wreckers

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

5200

To Buy

Vehicle Recycling

DO YOU WANT YOUR AD TO BE READ BY 100,000 Potential Buyers???

5120

2001 SILVERADO 4x4, 8500 winch, snow tires, topper, $6500 obo. 403-304-1013

1983 23’ Triple E. Good cond. $3500 obo. 403-728-0004

1995 MAZDA B3000 TRUCK with topper, new battery.

403-343-2043 after 5 p.m.

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

1994 MAZDA B4000 cab plus, V6, auto, P/S, P/B, hitch. 146,000 km. Good cond. $2650. 403-619-0471

Utility Trailers

5140

TRY Central Alberta LIFE SERVING CENTRAL ALBERTA RURAL REGION

CALL 309-3300

CHEVY Box trailer - heavy duty frame $500 obo. 403-877-9251

Motorcycles

5080

Caroline 4 Plexes for Sale

Open House Directory

Tour These Fine Homes Out Of Red Deer

Excellent Investment; Cash Flowing www.sabanasales.ca 403-615-1316

Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

Motorhomes

2001 VOLVO S60. Loaded, very good cond. 182,000 km. $6500 obo. 403-343-2058

PINE LAKE - ALBERTA Lots have been developed to house recreational vehicles or park model.

SEASONAL LOT RENTALS 1994 CHEV Z71 e/c, fuel “Cheapest in the area” $3000/seasonal 306-402-7776 tank c/w 12V pump, tool box, runs good. 361,000 km. www.sandycovepinelake.com $4000 obo. 403-343-2058 Tired of Standing?

1988 CHEV Sierra, 1/2 ton Find something to sit on very clean. 403-318-3040 in Classifieds

4180

5090

Campers

TIRES, (2) Wrangler, All Season for light truck 203/7515, $80 pr.

403-986-2114

5240

LAKE FRONT LOTS FOR SALE

Investment Opportunities

2007 SUZUKI Boulevard 1400 cc, 11,383 km. Well maint. Black & lots of chrome, white wall tires & saddle bags, bike cover & bike jack incl. $5000. Call Daryl @ 403-747-3155 lv. msg.

Will pick up your unwanted 2005 ACCORD LXG, newer vehicles in Red Deer and tires, brakes & battery. Very 2004 ITASCA Meridian 36’ make a cash donation to a clean. 184,000 km. $8250. Class A diesel pusher, 330 charity of your choice or 403-343-9416 or 348-7125 Cat, 6 spd. Allison, Freigh- pay you. Dispose of your tliner chassis, 2 slides, vehicle the responsible 2003 DODGE Neon loaded 98,000 miles, c/w 2005 way with the only environsafetied 403-352-6995 Hyundai Sante Fe pull be- mental approved facility in 2002 TOYOTA Camry. Like new. hind, 68,000 kms. $68,000 Red Deer. A1-Willy’s Parts Beige colour. Only 1 owner. for both 780-913-6532 Place. 403-346-7278 Low mileage: 80,900 km.

2003 ADVENTURER 24’, $8,000. 403-342-1683 Misc. fully loaded, 96,000 km.

Exc. cond. New brakes, Automotive tires, shocks, batteries.

Ready to go. Everything $crap Vehicle Disposal incl. $25,000. 403-885-0303 $ervice 403-302-1848 or 587-876-3577

BUCK LAKE

Incredible price reduction!

2500 sq. ft. sprawling custom built, open beam, open concept, 1 of a kind rancher.

Prime lake retreat .55 acres separate guest house, 80’ dock, boat shed & work shop. Must see home. $639,000. 780-388-3070

5180

4 NEW 16” all season radial tires/Mags. Fits Chevy truck. (2000-2007) $875.

403-346-2859

8’ CAMPER - very good 2012 HYUNDAI Genesis 4 cond. $750. 403-877-9251 dr. sedan, loaded, 12,300 kms, very clean Vehicles 403-346-4155 Wanted

Trucks

WESTPARK SUBDIVISION

EASTVIEW

VILLAGE of Delburne.

Affordable, move in ready home. Open floor plan, fenced yard, 2 car heated garage, 2 full baths, 4 bdrms. + den $244,900 403-352-8490

Newly renovated bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom suites available in central location. leasing@rentmidwest.com 1(888) 679-8031

WOODLEA AREA

3900 - 4200 Blocks of 43A Ave.

MUST SELL

New Home. 1335 sq.ft. bi-level, 24x23 att. garage.

403-588-2550

NEW CONDO

Call GORD ING at RE/MAX real estate central alberta 403-341-9995 gord.ing@remax.net

Automotive Services

Cars

1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $192,000. 403-588-2550

Carriers are Needed to Deliver Red Deer Express * Flyers * Sunday Life afternoons & evenings 3 days per week

GRANDVIEW AREA

MUST SELL

1217 sq.ft. duplex.

4 bdrm., $191,900.

403-588-2550

GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm. apartments, avail. immed, rent $875 403-596-6000

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Friday Forward ONLY 3 DAYS A WEEK in

47A Ave, & part of 55, 56 & 57 St. $175./mo

2000 SQ.FT. HOME

Tires, Parts Acces.

4 NEW 14” all season radial tires & rims. Fits 2005 Chevy Cavalier. $345.

403-346-2859

5000-5300

Condos/ Townhouses

LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

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5080

CLASSIFICATIONS

ADULT 2 BDRM. spacious suites 3 appls., heat/water incld., Oriole Park.

Mike 403-350-1620 403-986-6889

HERE TO HELP & HERE TO SERVE

Motorcycles

wheels

PADS $450/mo. in a remarkable community Brand new park in Lacombe. in Sundre. Custom built kitchen Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., w/fireplace, library, office/den.

2 bath. As Low as $75,000.

Backs onto park & creek.

Down payment $4000. Call $378,000. Bareland condo. at anytime. 403-588-8820 No snow shoveling or yard work., $100/mo. 43 yrs +.

403-638-4247

3060

2 BDRM. lrg. suite adult bldg, free laundry, very clean, quiet, Avail now or Aug. 1. $950/mo., S.D. $650. 403-304-5337

4020

Houses For Sale

2000 SQ.FT. OFFICE, 4836 51 Street.

Parking is avail. $1800/mo.

403-343-9300

NORMANDEAU 2 Bdrm. 4-plex. 1.5 bath, 4 appls. $1100. No pets, N/S Quiet adults. 403-350-1717

Suites

3110

4310

SERGE’S HOMES

2006 KAWASAKI, ZZ-R250 black, 2468 kms., never dropped, lady driven. $3500. obo 403-340-1936

BLACKFALDS 38 Rolling Hills Bay 2 storey home.

Open House July 11, 12, 13, 1-5. Bob 03-505-8050

CALL:

309-3300 To Place Your Ad In The Red Deer Advocate Now!

* Adults * Youths * Seniors *

35 Street 37 Street 41 St. Cres 58 Ave. Welton Cres.

Westpark Cres.

36 Street 38 St. Close 57A Ave. Warwick Drive Wiltshire Pl. Wiltshire Dr.

Phone 403-314-4316 ************************** To order your own home or office delivery of the Red Deer Advocate Newspaper Phone our Circulation Department at 403-314-4300

* Adults * Youths * Seniors *

2 Bdrm, 2 Bath, Open floor plan, family rm., fenced. Room for RV. Attached 2 car garage + much more.

Immed. poss. Turn key.

171 Inglewood Drive. $358,900.

1-587-316-5794

2000 Sq.ft. home in a remarkable community in Sundre. Custom built kitchen w/fireplace, library, office/den. Backs onto park & creek. $378,000. Bareland condo.

No snow shoveling or yard work., $100/mo. 43 yrs +. 403-638-4247

BUCK LAKE Incredible price reduction!

2500 sq. ft. sprawling custom built, open beam, open concept, 1 of a kind rancher. Prime lake retreat .55 acres separate guest house, 80’ dock, boat shed & work shop. Must see home. $639,000. 780-388-3070

Carriers are Needed to Deliver Central Alberta Life afternoons & evenings one day per week

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SPRINGBROOK

CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

The papers arrive ready to deliver.

NO COLLECTING! Phone 403-314-4316

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300

************************** To order your own home or office delivery of the Red Deer Advocate Newspaper Phone our Circulation Department at 403-314-4300

classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

Accounting

PENHOLD SPRINGBROOK Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

RED DEER ADVOCATE Six days per week.

Delivery by 6:30 a.m.

Papers arrive at your home and are ready to deliver.

Phone 403-314-4316

PENHOLD SPRINGBROOK

RED DEER ADVOCATE Six days per week.

Delivery by 6:30 a.m.

Papers arrive at your home and are ready to deliver.

Phone 403-314-4316

Contractors

1100

Home Reno’s INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS DALE’S Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals DOORS, windows, siding, RW Smith, 346-9351 soffit, fascia and custom cladding. Call Dean @ Antique Dealers 403-302-9210.

and Stores

1027

READER’S DIGEST, Over 500, 1967 onward. $150. obo. 403-343-1058

Cleaning

1070

VINYL SIDING / WINDOW / EAVSTROUGH CLEANING Package pricing.

Free quotes. 403-506-4822

Contractors Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

1010

1100

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

FENCES & DECKS 403-352-4034

Eavestroughing

1130

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LUANN July 11 1990 — Corporal Marcel Lemay is killed as 100 members of La Sûreté du Québec attack Mohawk barricade,.

1989 — Canadian marathoner Vicki Keith, from Kingston, Ontario, becomes the first person to swim the English Channel using the butterfly stroke.

1984 — Canadian dollar sinks to US74.86¢, which at that time was an all-time low.

1980 — UNESCO unveils plaque at L’Anse aux Meadows, N.L. declaring Viking ruins First World Heritage Site 1962 — The first transatlantic TV transmission is sent through the Telstar I satellite.

1917 — Arthur Meighen introduces Conscription Act in Parliament.

1914 — Babe Ruth debuted in the major leagues with the Boston Red Sox. 1896 — Wilfrid Laurier 1841-1919 sworn in as Canada’s 7th Prime Minister, succeeding Charles Tupper. Laurier is Canada’s first French-speaking Prime Minister.

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Woman worried about boyfriend’s fantasizing Dear Annie: I am having a hard You and your boyfriend could look time forgetting my boyfriend’s past. into couples counseling to see whether Before we met, he subscribed to girlie that can help you work through this. magazines, went to strip But if you cannot let go of clubs, bought lap dances, his past, we hope you will etc. I have always felt those let go of him. You both dethings are degrading and serve a relationship where disrespectful to women. He you feel secure and not also has said he fantasizes judged. about other women.

Dear Annie: I read the Whenever I see him starletter from “Frustrated ing at a hot girl, it makes Employee” and can empame think of his past. I do thize. It seems no one ever believe he loves me, but I gets punished, fired or held can’t help it. This is causing accountable for not doing problems in our relationtheir jobs. ship. How do I get beyond I, too, am frustrated MITCHELL this? — Hard Time Forgivwith the entitled attitude & SUGAR ing of many co-workers. It’s Dear Hard Time: A lot downright theft when they of men subscribe to girlie habitually pad timecards, magazines and have visited use sick leave for a personstrip clubs. As long as he has stopped al day, show up late, take long lunch doing these things, we wouldn’t worry hours, leave early, etc. And if you are about that part of his past. Fantasizing brave enough to complain to manageis common (women do it, too) and is not ment, you are told that this matter will a concern unless he acts on it, although be taken under advisement (and never he would be wise to stop discussing his is), or you are accused of not being a fantasies, since you become so upset. “team player” and blamed for your

ANNIE ANNIE

Weaver suspects the confusion was spawned by the incorrect birth date on the form, which lists the birth year as 1994. Minnick had died by then, on April 20, 1992.

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negative attitude toward your co-workers.

You try to just do your job, but it is difficult when you share responsibilities on a project, and the other person doesn’t carry their weight. Why should I suffer ulcers, sleepless nights, short lunches at my desk and long days in order to support someone else’s lack of work ethic?

You suggested that “Frustrated Employee” put out an updated resume, but it’s possible this person has benefits that cannot be replaced, isn’t able to relocate for another position or is close to retirement. Why do the rules only apply to the few?

From experience, I know that some things will never change. But why are we condoning the actions of those who are not productive and condemning those who are? — Another Frustrated Employee Writing on His Own Time Dear Another: The reason for your ulcers and frustration is that you think there is some way to transform the useless co-workers or hold management accountable. But there isn’t. If management chooses to ignore incompetent

employees, the business suffers, but your choice is simply to stay or go.

If you choose to stay, for whatever reason, it helps to tune out what you cannot fix. Do your job, document your efforts, put a smile on your face and ignore the rest.

Conscientious, capable employees like you feel responsible for the success of the company and want their efforts appreciated. But if the company doesn’t care, please let yourself off the hook.

Dear Annie: This is in regard to “Proud Mom,” who didn’t like it when people attempted to touch her baby.

There are quite a few places where she can find signs that attach to car seats and strollers saying, “Please Don’t Touch the Baby.”

I found plenty offered online, and she could even make her own. Of course, it won’t stop everyone, but it might help a little. —Completely Understand Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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Oklahoma farmer loses Pennsylvania man’s notice to register for military draft iPhone in grain silo, returned nearly 8 months arrives 102 years too late and trip to Japan later TULSA, Okla. — An Oklahoma farmer’s iPhone that was lost when it fell into a grain elevator has been returned to him unscathed after it was found in Japan. Kevin Whitney lost the phone in October when it slipped out of his shirt pocket as he was unloading grain from a truck into a silo in Chickasha.

The load travelled to a depot in Convent, Louisiana, and then loaded onto a ship bound for the island of Hokkaido, Japan. A worker at the Japanese facility phoned a counterpart in Louisiana, who then called Whitney in late May asking if he lost an iPhone. Whitney says he’s glad to get the phone back because it had photos stored on it from his daughter’s wedding and vacation.

HOROSCOPES Friday July 11 your life are truly intent on helping you maniCELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: fest your direction forward.

Richie Sambora, 54; Sela Ward, 57; Giorgio Perhaps you will just have to be more Armani, 79 calm than usual in order to receive the blessTHOUGHT OF THE DAY: Interactions ings today. with women today will be intense. You will Allow for your spouse to release any ishave a cool and calm demeanor or perhaps sues they had with others. It will create more just not want to share anything with them. peace for you.

If you find that your energy is LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): depleted by others, stay clear of Those you see on a daily basis them now. You are more able to will help you release any fears pick up on their emotional nature you might have. now.

Allow for intense interactions HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today to occur now. is your birthday, others in your Give them your full attention life will offer you strong support and be more sensitive to their and guidance towards the vision moods as well. It will have a you have for yourself. bearing on your day, so treat othThey will inspire you to greaters how you want to be treated. er heights with their wisdom and VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): it is best to align yourself with the Intense interactions with females correct people. today will be had. Go out and LARISA MAIRA Trust in your path and vihave a great time enjoying each OZOLINS sion this year, it will not lead you others’ company. Your deepest wrong. Allow for transitions withneeds with regards to a creative in business partnerships, it will project and perhaps, if single, a be for the best. potential romantic interest will be ARIES (March 21-April 19): A strong fo- addressed and understood in full today. cus on your career will be seen today. InLIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Female family tense interactions with women will create members will have something to share with some greater insight for you with regards to you today. your innermost ideals. Be sensitive with those Whatever it is exactly, it will be intense, but at work, it will help you release any deeper is- it will be quite lovely. sues moving forward.

They will allow you to see the truth of what TAURUS (April 20-May 20): There will be is truly going on with you at work, with daily an intense new perspective emerging now. life, and with your health.

Friends will be the catalyst for these new SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Siblings, developments and it will help you realize your or those within your peer group, with will be true aspirations and dreams. quite intense with you today.

You will have an intense bond with fePerhaps they are simply reflecting your male friends, hang out with them and relax a intensity and you will no doubt be very pasbit more today. sionate about something going on.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Significant You will almost feel others’ pain and will business or romantic relationships will help have to share this news. realise your true potential at work today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): InThere is a deep fear or secret that perhaps tense changes are going on with your financhas never been shared before. es today. Exactly what you will experience will This will come out today and it will be depend on who you are around. Interact and welcome and a wonderful release. Enjoy the celebrate with family and those within your truth emerging! home. It will be a good day to realize your CANCER (June 21-July 22): Others in true potential and personal worth.

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These Finchs really catch the eye with their bright yellow and black

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will have the ability to inspire others today.

Channel that energy appropriately now, as there is a tendency for it to come across a bit too intense.

Allow for you to sense when you might be coming on too strong and lighten up at those moments. A good day to be had!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): On a subconscious level, you will feel a strong energy surging through you.

You will have greater awareness of your worth and perhaps there are some women who have not treated you properly recently.

This will be a good day to channel your creative energy into projects.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Friends will be quite intense today.

Make sure you channel that energy towards inspiring others.

Speak up for humanitarian causes now, and stand up for friends if needed, although you might have to defend yourself a little bit with them.

Good day to fight for the righteous!

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

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Martha Weaver, now in her 80s, tells The (Oil City) Derrick (http://bit.ly/VJQzHh ) that the Selective Service System notice arrived Saturday in Rockland Township, Venango County. That’s about 60 miles north of Pittsburgh.

Her father’s name was Fred Minnick, though the notice misspelled the last name “Minick” and warns that failure to register is “punishable by a fine and imprisonment.”

Her father was born on June 12, 1894, which means he would have turned 18 in 1912.

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