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Korean War Veterans Day was commemorated in Red Deer on Monday. About a dozen veterans and family members joined Red Deer citizens in Veterans’ Park to honour Canadian Armed Forces members who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the Korean War from 1950-53.

Scorpions stung RCMP ARREST MAN BELIEVED TO BE A MEMBER OF A NOTORIOUS, VIOLENT VANCOUVER-BASED GANG, THE RED SCORPIONS

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF A two-month drug investigation has led to the arrest of four people, and the seizure of more than 1.4 kg of drugs and various guns.

Police believe there are links to GANG TIMELINE A2 a notorious and violent Vancouver-based gang. At the centre of this investigation is Cory James Lesperance, 29, who police believe to be a member of the Red Scorpions gang.

Three others — Robin Joseph Stewart, 52, Nicholas David James White, 21, and Amber McLeod, 23 — were arrested in a joint three-city raid by Red Deer RCMP, Calgary Police, Airdrie RCMP and the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team on Wednesday.

Warrants were executed on residences in Airdrie, Calgary and Red Deer.

Stewart and Lesperance were arrested at a residence in the Balmoral Heights subdivision, just east of Red Deer. The residence is the same one where a triple shooting occurred in March 2013. White and McLeod were arrested at a residence in Calgary.

“We conducted this investigation to address the drug trafficking activities of the Red Scorpions and their presence in Southern and Central Alberta,” said Red Deer RCMP Cpl. Sarah Knelsen, during a press conference on Monday at the downtown detachment.

Lesperance, originally from British Columbia, was the primary target of the investigation.

“He is alleged to be a member of the Red Scorpions and is alleged to be the centre of a drug trafficking operation in Alberta,” said Knelsen.

Initiated by the Red Deer RCMP Street Team in June, other enforcement teams were brought on board to expedite the investigation.

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Province breaks promise on salary freeze GIVES TOP MANAGERS 7 PER CENT BOOST

BY DEAN BENNETT THE CANADIAN PRESS

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RCMP Cpl. Sarah Knelsen and Sgt. Martin Chiaretti of Calgary and the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team attend a news conference at Red Deer RCMP headquarters on Monday afternoon.

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EDMONTON — The Alberta government acknowledged Monday that it broke its promise to freeze salaries for top managers and has instead given them seven per cent raises.

That will boost salaries for top civil servants to more than $300,000 a year by 2016.

Government spokeswoman Jessica Jacobs-Mino said while the government promised in 2013 to freeze salaries for three years, things changed this spring when the government struck a deal with the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees.

That deal provides an $1,850 lumpsum payment and a 6.75 per cent salary increase over three years.

Jacobs-Mino said the government’s standard practice has been to give the same deal to managers as that given to unionized staff.

“We’re looking at treating all public servants fairly here,” said Jacobs-Mino. “It’s crass politics to try to pit one level of public servant against another.

“We value them all.”

The government was not legally bound to boost the salaries of senior managers, but “it’s consistent with what we’ve done in the past,” she said.

The union represents rank-and-file employees from prison guards to social workers. It ratified a new contract last month after more than a year of bitter debate with and court action against the province.

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Sentencing delayed for man who crashed pickup through wall in Sylvan Lake

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BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN ADVOCATE STAFF Sentencing has been adjourned until Thursday for a Three Hills man who admits to causing the crash that wrecked a utility building, broke a gas line and forced a brief evacuation in Sylvan Lake this year.

A portion of the town centre had to be evacuated at about 5 a.m. on March 22, when a pickup truck smashed through the cinderblock wall and came to rest inside the Telus building at the corner of 50th Avenue and 50th Street.

Later in the morning, police were contacted by a young man who said his truck had been stolen.

Tracks in the snow and bits of skin collected from inside the windshield on the passenger side of the truck told a different story, Judge David Plosz heard in Red Deer provincial court on Monday.

Police investigating claims that the truck was stolen found sufficient evidence to charge truck owner Thomas James Hanger, 22, with a series of offences, including dangerous driving causing bodily harm, public mischief, leaving the scene of a collision and driving without insurance.

Represented by Red Deer defence counsel Dana Carlson, Hanger pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of dangerous driving and to public mischief, and then the rest of the charges were withdrawn.

Crown prosecutor Rob Clark, based in Wetaskiwin, said Hanger confessed to the crash after police confronted him with evidence from the scene.

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Virgil Frencheater puts his artistic talents to use as he paints one of the new planter boxes on the south end of Little Gaetz Avenue outside the No. 1 fire station. The planters have been seeded with vegetables.

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GANG: Members in Alberta for past two years Staff Sgt. Martin Schiavetta said Lesperance has ties to the lower mainland area of B.C., where the Red Scorpions gang started.

“Demonstrated by the weapons seized, it is clear these individuals were willing and able to resort to violence,” said Schiavetta. “This should be a relief to people in these communities that these individuals are in custody.

“The reality is many of B.C.’s gang members are coming to Alberta to escape violence and threats of violence because in gang life, there are only three ways out — death, jail or the long arduous task of exiting the game,” said Schiavetta.

“We believe this particular gang has had members in Alberta for the past two years.”

Schiavetta said gangs see Alberta as a lucrative market for the expansion because of the amount of disposable income here.

“We had individuals residing in Calgary using Airdrie as a place where they would stash firearms and drugs and then subsequently would bring those commodities up to Red Deer for distribution,” said Schiavetta, adding their information was that most of the drugs were coming from B.C. “We believe there are other individuals associated to this gang and we’re going through our intelligence and our investigation to look at any other possible avenues of investigation for additional people.”

Among the items police found at the three residences were 512 grams of methamphetamine, 517 grams of cocaine, 52 grams of heroin, 264 grams of marijuana, 80 grams of psilocybin (magic mushrooms), 130 ml of anabolic steroids, a cocaine conversion lab, scales, packaging, drug paraphernalia, a loaded semi-automatic handgun, a stolen shotgun with ammunition, three replica handguns, $8,955 in cash and two vehicles.

“I think this is a significant dent in this organization,” said Schiavetta. “This is what they had at the present time when the search warrants were executed. It’s a snapshot into their daily activity.”

Lesperance was charged with five counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a firearm without a licence, possession of stolen property over $5,000, possession of a prohibited weapon

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The Red Scorpions gang started in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. According to Red Deer RCMP, the recent arrest of a local man, who they believe to be a member, indicates the gang has spread into Alberta.

The gang has a long history, centred around a gang war in Vancouver.

The following is a brief timeline of their activities: ● 2000 — The gang is founded by several Lower Mainland residents while they are incarcerated together in a youth detention facility. ● 2006 — The Bacon brothers partner with the Red Scorpions. Jarrod Bacon was charged with attempted murder, but the charge was stayed after the victim refused to testify. The Bacon brothers, Jarrod, Jamie and Jonathan, were believed to once have been members of the UN, a rival gang operating in B.C. They all eventually assume leadership roles with the Red Scorpions. ● 2006 — Jonathan Bacon is shot and wounded in the driveway of his parents’ home in Abbostford, B.C. ● October 2007 — Six men — including two bystanders — are killed in a high-rise condo in Surrey, B.C. Crown

and five counts of breaching an undertaking or recognizance.

Stewart was charged with five counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, breach of an undertaking or recognizance, possession of stolen property over $5,000 and possession of a prohibited firearm.

White has been charged with three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of stolen property over $5,000, and two counts of

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breaching an undertaking or recognizance.

McLeod has been charged with three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of stolen property over $5,000.

All four will appear in Red Deer provincial court on Thursday morning.

Both Lesperance and White have preliminary inquiries scheduled for Jan. 27, 2015, on charges from a November 2013 arrest. That investigation, conducted by both Innisfail and Red Deer RCMP, led to arrests made in both communities. They both face drug and gun-related charges. Both were released from custody on recognizance orders with strict conditions, including weapons prohibitions.

Lesperance and Stewart were arrested on Wednesday at 55 Balmoral Heights.

Two other people were arrested after the March 2013 triple shooting at that same location in an incident that police are not relating to Wednesday’s arrests. Those two people have a continuation of a preliminary inquiry scheduled for November. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

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prosecutors allege the Red Scorpions gang plotted to kill a rival drug trafficker. ● 2007 — As part of a plea bargain, Jonathan Bacon delivers an arsenal of 114 sticks of dynamite, a grenade, seven handguns, two shotguns, a rifle and an Uzi submachine gun to Abbotsford RCMP. ● New Year’s 2008 — Jonathan Bacon is the target of a gangland hit, but survives because of the Kevlar armour he was wearing. ● May 2009 — Jarrod Bacon is arrested on weapons charges. He is convicted on Feb. 2, 2012, and is serving a seven-year sentence. ● September 2009 — The B.C. Integrated Gang Task Force issues a warning that anyone associated with the Bacon brothers could be marked for death by rival criminals. ● Aug. 14, 2011 — Jonathan Bacon is murdered by gunfire outside the Delta Grand Hotel in Kelowna, B.C. ● 2012 — Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team officials believe the Red Scorpions begin making inroads into the Alberta drug trade.

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BRIEF Saskatchewan movie set cafe serves up chili dogs and allegedly stolen truck

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS ROLEAU, Sask. — The backdrop for the former television show and soon-to-be movie Corner Gas has played a role in the long-range police pursuit of a vehicle across southern Saskatchewan.

Weyburn city police tried Saturday to stop a pickup truck reported stolen from Calgary and tagged with a stolen Manitoba licence plate.

After an extensive search of a highway and several side roads, the pickup was found abandoned next to the “The Ruby” cafe at the Corner Gas set in Roleau, where a 27-year-old woman from Okotoks, Alta., was arrested nearby.

Stephanie Martens was to appear in a Regina courtroom on charges that include impaired driving and flight from police.

Owner charged after dog bites sevenyear-old boy in Calgary; dog seized

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Logan Olafson (left) and Matthew Ford work on electronics in a handout photo.

Calgary pilot project tries to find IT jobs for people with autism

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SALARY: Leadership candidates object to wage hike Under former premier Alison Redford, the government stripped the union of its right to arbitration and passed a law imposing an austere wage deal to help balance the budget.

That law was put on hold by a judge and ultimately rendered moot when a negotiated deal was reached.

To show it was serious in keeping salaries lean, the province also announced in February 2013 that it would freeze the salaries of all top managers.

“Our government is leading by example,” Finance Minister Doug Horner said in a news release at the time.

But the Opposition Wildrose party on Monday revealed documents showing that cabinet quietly approved the senior manager pay increases last week.

No government news release was issued.

The deal also increases pay for leaders of foreign trade offices, including former MLA and one time Progressive Conservative leadership candidate Gary Mar. The latest government annual report shows Albertans paid more than $560,000 in pay and benefits last year for Mar’s work in Hong Kong as Alberta’s trade representative.

Wildrose finance critic Rob Anderson said the decision puts to rest any notion that the culture of entitlement that has plagued the Tory government was all Redford’s fault.

“It’s just the blatant dishonesty,” said Anderson.

“How many times do they think they can just flat out lie to Albertans about what they’re going to do, and that Albertans are just going to forget about it?”

AUPE president Guy Smith said the decision is ironic given that “the same people who sat across the bargaining table from us, who tried to legislate wage freezes and strip us of our right to arbitration ... have now taken the same wage deal they fought to keep from their own front-line staff.”

The PC party is currently in a leadership race. A vote for a new leader and premier is in September.

Candidate Jim Prentice, a former Calgary MP and federal cabinet minister, said he’ll reinstate the freeze should he become premier.

“I do not support lifting a legislated wage freeze for government management after just over one year, without a comprehensive review of government appointments,” Prentice said in a news release.

Candidate Thomas Lukaszuk said he would push forward with his review of executive salaries with an eye to moving them down.

“Government could clearly have said no (to the

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COURT: Driver drinking before crash That evidence included footprints that matched the shoes he was wearing and biological evidence from the face of a friend who hit the windshield.

Investigators interviewed the injured man earlier and noted abrasions on his face consistent with the evidence from the truck, said Clark.

Reading an agreed statement of facts, he said Hanger and three friends were drinking before the crash and that Hanger was driving around town, deliberately fishtailing his truck. He spun out of control while northbound on 50th Street, said Clark.

A gas line outside the Telus building ruptured when the truck hit the wall, requiring an evacuation of the immediate area until crews were able to shut off supply lines.

Clark recommended a sentence of one year on probation plus a one-year driving suspension and restitution for damages to the Telus building, totalling $26,417.30.

Carlson did not dispute the recommendation, stating that his client is willing to make restitution but will need a considerable amount of time to come up with the money.

Plosz refused to pass sentence, however, because Hanger had not yet surrendered his operator’s licence and was not able to produce it in court on Monday.

Plosz adjourned the matter until Thursday, saying he would not pass sentence until the licence was surrendered in court. bkossowan@reddeeradvocate.com seven per cent hike). It’s not a negotiated deal,” said Lukaszuk, who left the Alberta cabinet to run for the leadership.

Ric McIver, another candidate who also left the cabinet to run, said he is “very disappointed” by the wage hike.

“When you make a promise, you keep it,” said McIver.

Fighting a culture of entitlement is a central plank in the platforms of all three candidates.

Redford was found to have used untold amounts of government money to finance activities to benefit herself and her inner circle. She resigned in March ahead of a caucus and party revolt over her spending.

NDP critic Deron Biolous said the deal illustrates the inherent pay imbalance under the Tories.

“This is truly a tale of two Albertas, with one set of rules for PC insiders and another for middle-class families,” said Bilous in a statement.

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CALGARY — Organizers of a pilot project say the very factors that pose challenges for people with autism could be qualities that help them excel in the information technology sector.

The project in Calgary aims to train and find jobs for individuals with autism to carry out software testing as well as to oversee quality assurance and data verification.

The federal government recently allocated $150,000 to the Sinneave Family Foundation and Autism Calgary’s not-for-profit organization, Meticulon, for the project.

“At the moment, only about 20 per cent of individuals who have autism spectrum disorder are employed. We think in the next 10 years we can double that number,” said Tom Collins, president of the Sinneave Foundation.

“We look for people who are comfortable with repetitive types of tasks, who have a real attention for detail, individuals who are comfortable doing the same thing and being very precise about it.

“If you and I do data entry all day long, we have about a four to five per cent error rate. Someone on the spectrum with the kinds of skills we need will have a negligible error rate.”

“People with autism, many have precise attention to detail and the ability to focus for much longer periods of time,” added Dr. Margaret Clarke, senior vice-president and scientific adviser for the Sinneave Foundation.

Autism disorders are characterized by social and communication difficulties, stereotyped or repetitive behaviours and interests and, in some cases, cognitive delays.

The Western Economic Diversification office predicts that by 2016 Canadian employers will need to hire some 106,000 IT workers.

That’s expected to pose a significant recruitment challenge.

Information technology is the application of computers and telecommunications equipment to store, retrieve and transmit data, often in the context of a business or other enterprise.

Software company Mobility Quotient, which produces apps such as JustWine for wine enthusiasts, has hired one of the Meticulon students to punch in data about wine-tasting events.

It can be tedious work, but CEO Nikhil Sonpal said the employee does her job to a T. “She doesn’t travel. She’s uncomfortable travelling, but she says she goes on a vacation every time she goes to work, because she can look at these different places that she would never go to that have these wine events,” Sonpal said.

“She’s excited every time she comes to work. I don’t believe in labels. Words don’t matter to me. It’s results.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in 68 children in communities in the United States were identified with autism spectrum disorder in 2013.

The report said the disorder is almost five times more common among boys than girls.

The pilot project is scheduled to last for one year.

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BY BILL GRAVELAND THE CANADIAN PRESS

CALGARY — Charges have been laid in Calgary against the owner of a dog that bit a seven-year-old boy and caused serious injuries to his face.

A spokesman for animal and bylaw services says the department received a call last Thursday that a child has been bitten by a two-year-old Labrador cross. Abdul Rafih says the boy was visiting the owner’s home. He says the child had been chasing the dog around the house for about 10 minutes when the animal bit him

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Politics or public service CANADA REVENUE AGENCY IS DABBLING IN POLITICS — AND THAT’S DANGEROUS A couple of years ago, journalists connected to WikiLeaks revealed a trove of information on hundreds of wealthy Canadians who may (or may not) be hiding piles of cash in offshore bank accounts in order to evade paying their taxes.

Until that public revelation, the Canada Revenue Agency did not act on the leak, because they did not have the information. They did not have the information because, unlike its American and GREG European counNEIMAN terparts, the CRA at the time did not pay for information.

Well, now they do. And that must make it easier for the agency to go after waitresses who don’t declare their tips or day labourers who work on construction sites for cash.

The millionaires with their fortunes in Zurich or the Caribbean? There’s been some tough talk but so far, not a whole lot of recovery reported. A CBC News story — about a year old now — noted the CRA had discovered about $22.4 million in unpaid taxes due from offshore accounts, and recovered about $8 million.

Peanuts. But that’s what the CRA likes best.

In a much-heralded campaign in January, the CRA did an aggressive audit of restaurant workers in St. Catharines, Ont. After dragging who knows how many servers through the wringer, the CRA found — gasp! — $1.7 million in unreported gratuities!

At the tax rate paid by your average waiter, that means the CRA would recover about $255,000, plus penalties.

A few probably also lost their GST refunds designed for low-income Canadians.

Well, that experience ought to keep Canada’s wait staff honest.

You’d hope the government would make good use of the $8 million they dragged out of the offshore accounts of wealthy people.

Eight million happens to be the sum the Harper government gave the CRA’s charity auditors so non-profit advocates for the poor, for the environment and for human rights would just shut up.

Since the charity audit campaign became public, and scholars began

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writing papers on its effects, news is trickling out from charities dealing with the demands of the CRA auditors.

Oxfam Canada was told they could not use their funds raised to “prevent” poverty in Africa, because as the CRA pointed out, millionaires could get together to find ways to prevent themselves from becoming poor.

The CRA, with its non-use of information on offshore tax evasion, would likely know a thing or two about that.

PEN Canada, the national arm of a global association of writers and journalists dedicated to freedom of speech, is also under audit. They are accused of using free speech as a political tool.

Which is not a charitable activity in Stephen Harper’s Canada.

PEN, as you may recall, criticized the federal government for putting

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Stop the crow cacophony outside my window each morning Red Deer could well change its name to Black Crow.

You used to wake up in the morning, very early mind you, and be charmed by little birds flitting to and fro and singing morning songs.

Now all you hear are the malevolent caws of crows and the nagging of magpies. No morning chorus is present.

To me, this is not a healthy balance, but what can one do?

Is there even an answer? Are there any naturalists out there who can give their input on this situation?

Ellen Lyons Red Deer

River Bend owes customers apology over coupon book Re: Andrew Gilchrist’s letter to the editor on Tuesday, July 22.

I have golfed regularly at River Bend since 1989, and as a pass holder for a number of years after I retired. Along with several of my golfing buddies, I have chosen not to golf regularly there any longer.

The golf course is a terrific layout and is in beautiful condition this year! So it is not because of the course that we have gone elsewhere.

I agree with the concerns expressed in Jane White’s letter to the editor (July 18), as I had the same unfortunate experiences regarding the Tee-Off Coupon Book. My friends and I were even told rather heatedly by the director of golf that if we had concerns, we should address them to the company that published the book! Having spent a career working with and training not-for-profit boards, I believe that

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a muzzle on its scientists who do research on things like the environmental effects of energy exploration. Can’t have all that science going public, can we?

As with its experience with rich offshore tax evaders, the supposedly nonpartisan CRA also seems to know a thing or two about using its funds for political purposes.

Edward Jackson, a professor at Carleton University, wrote in a recent blog that the CRA “has lost its way.” What used to be a politically-neutral enforcer of tax law has become a political arm of government, which can be used to punish enemies.

His article, which you can look up and read for yourself, is titled: Why the CRA is no longer an effective instrument of public policy. Jackson says Canadians

an organization is ultimately responsible for advertising using their logo. If this coupon book went out without their approval, it surely is not the customers’ responsibility.

The coupon book concern is only one of many issues. Gilchrist’s comprehensive letter provides some examples of why River Bend’s reputation is suffering measurably. He defends the organization throughout, while strongly questioning the perspectives of his customers! Everything is someone else’s responsibility. He professes excellence in customer service, but wishing does not make it so. The letter does not seek to build good will with customers. ● Where is the apology to customers who have been misled by the coupon mix-up? ● Where are the assurances that this oversight on the printed information will be corrected and will not happen again? ● Where is the thanks to a customer for expressing her concerns? ● Where is the wish that she will return for a positive River Bend golf experience?

These omissions clearly demonstrate that Gilchrist and his senior staff have created an organizational culture that is not customer-centred. Many of the staff (not all!), from senior staff to the clubhouse workers to the on-course marshals and the course maintenance staff, seem to not fully understand their roles in supporting positive golf experiences for their customers.

Until considerable effort is dedicated to building a strong culture of customer service, in an increasingly competitive golf market, a fine facility will continue to lose support.

The society board and the City of Red Deer would be wise to monitor this operation with care.

I intended to follow Gilchrist’s invitation to send this letter to the River Bend Golf and Recreation Society Board as stipulated in Policy 4.2, but the website provides no mailing address or email address to communicate directly with the board. Instead, I have sent it to Dianne Wintjes, city council representative to the board.

Darrel Morrow Red Deer

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should be taking out memberships in and making donations to PEN and other non-profits undergoing these special audits.

He says we should also be contributing to a fund to launch a court challenge to the whole program, as it has been rolled out.

The CRA maintained in a recent release that its audit targets are not politically selected. It just looks that way.

Appearances are all the government needs to create the chill required, so that nobody dares question their policies or actions, unless the critics’ resources are government-deep.

Or held privately offshore.

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

Thanks for variety of ideas to start my day What’s your favourite part of the Advocate? I like to start my day with a variety of food for thought, along with my coffee and toast, then finish with a bit of dessert, the comic strips.

On Saturday, it’s gotta be Hay’s Daze and Fun and Games.

But I never miss Comment! This is the section that gives me insight into the opinions and beliefs of people in my community ... Red Deer, Alberta, Canada and the world.

It gives me perspective and helps me broaden my own views. It helps me grow and, hopefully, gain some wisdom.

I may not agree with the positions of some contributors, especially in Letters to the Editor, but I respect the right to speak freely and the courage to do so in a public forum.

I may have a prejudice against a writer from the Toronto Star (that Liberal rag) or very persuasive local writers who simply “know” the inconvenient truth that the world is black and white with no shades of grey nor rainbow hues.

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PMO defends recognition of feminist icon VOLUNTEER AWARD NAMED FOR CASGRAIN ABRUPTLY ELIMINATED, REPLACED BY THE PRIME MINISTER’S VOLUNTEER AWARDS grain award.”

She also suggested there was fading interest in the Casgrain award in its final two years, with only 52 nominations in 2008 and 69 in 2009, its last year.

The first year of the new Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards in 2011 at-

‘IT’S DEEPLY SYMBOLIC. IT’S EMBLEMATIC OF HARPER’S APPROACH TO WOMEN’S EQUALITY.’

tracted 751 nominations.

The Canadian Press reported earlier this month that the number of nominations for the prime minister’s award has fallen sharply since, to 482 in the second year and 315 in the current third year.

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rights. “He took out a feminist icon and replaced her with himself,” she said.

“It’s deeply symbolic. It’s emblemA spokesman for Prime Minister atic of Harper’s approach to women’s Stephen Harper dismisses accusa- equality.” Ashton said the brief reftions from the opposition parties and erence to Casgrain in the citizenship others that the government is eras- guide is no substitute for the volunteer ing the late feminist icon Therese award honour.

Stephane Casgrain from Dion, a QueCanada’s pubbec Liberal lic history.

MP, also Carl Vallee called for recalled the acinstatement of cusations “rithe Casgrain diculous,” award, saying pointing to a the substitute revised citizenship study — NEW DEMOCRAT MP NIKI ASHTON prime minister’s award is guide — Dis“insulting” to cover Canada — that for the first time included men- the memory of a pioneer in women’s rights. Dion said the way the Casgrain tion of Casgrain.

The guide, launched in 2009 and award was ended, without an anupdated in 2011, has a section on the nouncement, is typical of the Harper’s women’s suffrage movement that in- government’s penchant for secrecy.

“You do it openly and explain why,” cludes a sentence on Casgrain’s activism, which helped Quebec women win he said in an interview.

A spokeswoman for Employment the right to vote in 1940.

The Canadian Press reported this Minister Jason Kenney, whose deweek that a volunteer award named partment is responsible for adminfor Casgrain in 1982 was abruptly elim- istering volunteer awards, said the inated in 2010, unannounced, to be re- program was changed to broaden placed by the Prime Minister’s Volun- eligible recipients to include businesses and not-for-profit groups, as teer Awards in 2011.

Casgrain’s granddaughter, Michele well as individuals.

The Casgrain award recognized two Nadeau, said the cancellation was made without consulting the family individuals, while the Prime Minister’s or a Casgrain foundation she heads in Volunteer Awards recognize 17 indiMontreal. New Democrat MP Niki Ash- viduals or organizations.

Alexandra Fortier said that two of ton called on the government to revive the award, saying its demise reflects the five new categories “maintain the Harper’s frequent attacks on women’s spirit and the objectives of the CasBY THE CANADIAN PRESS

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First Nation: scope of mercury poisoning played down TORONTO — For years, the federal and provincial governments have known members of a northern Ontario First Nation suffered from mercury poisoning but failed to provide adequate compensation or health care, band members said Monday.

The Grassy Narrow First Nation said it has obtained an unreleased government report that found there is “no doubt” people in the community of roughly 1,600 near Kenora, Ont., suffered from mercury-related neurological disorders — something the band said officials have never formally acknowledged.

“The government has been sitting on this report since 2009,” Grassy Narrows Chief Roger Fobister Sr. said in a news conference in Toronto.

Meanwhile, the Mercury Disability Board, which includes both levels of government, “continues to overlook the sick people of Grassy Narrows,” Fobister said.

The report was commissioned by the board, which administers compensation for those whose health suffered as a result of mercury poisoning.

The board could not immediately be reached for comment.

A spokesman for the Ontario Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs said members of Grassy Narrows sit on the board and would have reviewed the report when it was presented in 2010. The board also held an open house in the community to discuss the report, Scott Cavan said.

Both provincial and federal governments said they continue to work to address the issue of mercury contamination.

A spokeswoman for Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Can-

and knowledge of the impact of mercury on human health in the 1980s,” it reads.

Judy Da Silva, a Grassy Narrows member and activist, said people are being turned away by the board and forced to file appeals, only to remain unsuccessful.

“Everyone should have gotten automatic compensation forever,” she said.

“For us to go and beg for pennies is ridiculous.”

The band is calling for the govern-

ment to formally apologize for allowing its people to suffer from mercury poisoning and step up compensation and care.

It also wants the government to clean up the water and block clearcutting projects that could exacerbate the situation.

The province established a mercury working group more than a year ago, but Da Silva, who is part of the group, said progress has stalled without participation from Ottawa.

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Critics nonetheless called for the report to be publicly released.

“A coverup involving the poisoning of an entire community is not something you expect to hear about here in Ontario,” NDP Aboriginal Affairs critic Sarah Campbell said in a statement.

“The government owes it to residents to release any information they have about the issue, and to take concrete steps to address ongoing health, nutrition and environmental issues stemming from the industrial waste.”

Water around Grassy Narrows has been contaminated with mercury since a local paper mill dumped an estimated 10 tonnes of neurotoxins into the system between 1962 and 1970.

Grassy Narrows and the Wabaseemoong Independent Nations negotiated an out-of-court settlement with Ottawa, the province and two paper companies in the 1980s. The board was created as part of the settlement.

The report compared the board’s decisions in several cases with diagnoses made by Japanese experts on Minamata disease, a neurological syndrome caused by mercury poisoning, who examined the community between 1975 and 2004.

It found the board recognized only 38 per cent of the cases identified by the experts, noting the discrepancies “are due to different criteria used for evaluations.”

“The approach used by the Mercury Disability Board to assess whether or not an applicant has signs or symptoms consistent with mercury poisoning was designed based on the state of science

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The Bank of Canada is making a molehill out of a mountain.

The central bank had claimed that its new plastic $10 bank notes included an image of majestic Mount Edith Cavell, a prominent peak in the Canadian Rockies south of Jasper.

But a sharp-eyed professor in Toronto, who had hiked the mountain with his family, thought something was amiss when the image matched neither his memory nor his photos.

Hitesh Doshi contacted the Bank of Canada by email last November, shortly after the new $10 notes were released, to say something was amiss.

He kept getting the runaround until last week.

That’s when the central bank quietly changed its website, removing Mount Edith Cavell and several other peaks from its official description of the back of the $10 bank note, replacing them with some other peaks.

It also sent Doshi a short email, finally acknowledging the error.

“One of the memorable things for me in Alberta was visiting (Mount) Edith Cavell,” he said of a visit with his family. “To us, it was a very memorable trip.”

But when he later examined the $10 bank note, “the peak was not there,” said Doshi, a professor of architecture at Ryerson University and a new Canadian. “That’s where the whole thing started.”

Doshi contacted a mountaineer based in Edmonton, Eric Coulthard, who noticed some other discrepancies.

For one, there was a misidentified image of Mount Zengel, which the bank claimed was the Palisade and Pyramid mountains.

“He recognized Zengel right off the bat,” said Doshi, who sent the bank some more unanswered emails.

Eight months after Doshi’s original inquiries, the Bank of Canada finally removed Mount Edith Cavell and Mount Marmot from its website description of the upper left image of the mountains, saying they’re actually Lectern Peak and Aquila Mountain. Mount Zengel is also properly identified, along with some other changes.

The Bank of Canada’s new polymer series of bank notes, introduced to thwart counterfeiters, has been plagued with problems and misunderstandings.

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TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2014

Sharknado sequel has bite A STORM OF LAUGHS AS SHARKS SINK THEIR TEETH INTO MANHATTAN

BY FRAZIER MOORE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Don’t worry about me. The Sharknado Evacuation map supplied by Syfy network places me, as a resident of Lower Manhattan, smack in the zone most in peril this sharknado season. But I’ll be ready.

You might as well batten down the hatches, too. Sharknado 2: The Second One (which, if you hadn’t guessed, is an encore follow-up sequel to last summer’s campy classic) premieres Wednesday (7 p.m.).

The original Sharknado depicted a weather aberration on the Southern California coast that caused bloodthirsty sharks to rain on hapless Angelenos.

But hunky beach-bar owner Fin Shepard (get it: fin shepherd?!) saved the day with a makeshift shark explosion.

Now he’s back. Again played by Beverly Hills, 90210 alum Ian Ziering, Fin, in the aftermath of his sharknado trauma, is heading to New York City for a quiet visit along with his beloved ex, April (the returning Tara Reid).

It won’t surprise you to learn that an even bigger, badder sharknado siege awaits him.

That’s the bad news. The good news: Sharknado 2 is a hilarious must-see treat.

The original film erupted as a social-media and pop-culture phenomenon, mostly celebrated for its unwitting awfulness.

It was a throwback to drive-in movies of 50 years ago that you would have ignored while you and your date put your attention elsewhere.

A would-be blend of Jaws and Baywatch, it was funny, but never seemed to be in on the joke.

Against all odds, Sharknado 2 has wised up.

Though it and its performers teem with conviction — no winking at the audience here — the film is unabashedly awash with fun.

And unlike laid-back Cali, New York — always spoiling for a fight — is the perfect arena for dramatic strife, even from killer sharks cascading from the sky.

In fact, Sharknado 2 serves as a paean to the Big Apple.

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In this image released by Syfy, Ian Ziering, as Fin Shepard, battles a shark on a New York City street in a scene from Sharknado 2: The Second One, premiering Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Veteran comedian Robert Klein (playing the mayor of New York in one of the film’s numerous celebrity cameos) delivers a rousing call-to-arms for all New Yorkers: “When something bites us, we bite back!” Hizzoner said a mouthful!

Adding to the merriment are the many New York locations. Director Anthony C. Ferrante (back again for the sequel, as is screenwriter Thunder Levin) proves himself as a guerrilla filmmaker, capturing the city up-closeand-personal yet with a remarkably sleek touch.

It’s a fine-looking film, despite a budget (Ferrante hints) somewhere between $1 million and $2 million and a shooting schedule (he swears) of just 18 days.

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But the film will sink its teeth into you from its first moments as you join Fin and April on their terrifying airline flight. Fasten your seatbelt for a wicked homage.

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Trade compromise needed TO GET EUROPEAN TRADE DEAL

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — It’s an open question whether Canada needs a free trade deal with Europe, but it is more certain that the Harper government does.

With a cloud suddenly appearing over the Stephen Harper’s “historic achievement” because of German concerns over a clause that allow firms to sue governments, free trade advocates are advising the prime minister to compromise if he has to, but get the deal done.

The German objection — signalled in a news leak on Saturday that it would not sign the agreement with the current language on investor state

dispute settlement (ISDS) — has since been modified by a government official saying Germany would examine “meticulously” the deal once it has been finalized.

In a response to a media question, the European Union’s trade official in Canada, Karsten Mecklenburg, said “negotiators have almost finished their work” and only then would EU member states be asked to approve the document.

Germany’s ambassador to Canada, Werner Wnendt, says investor protections are not a deal-breaker for his country, but they deserve close scrutiny.

“That (ISDS) is the concern of people in Germany and it’s something that needs to be

taken seriously by the government,” he told CBC. He also said Canada and European nations have functioning court systems, so “the question is do we need a separate conflict resolution mechanism.”

Officials in Trade Minister Ed Fast’s office did not respond to requests for an interview with the minister Monday and continued to insist “excellent progress is being made.”

A spokesman for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce also downplayed the news report.

“We have been assured by our German partners that they will not block the deal. They have had to manage their internal political issue, in the

context of TTIP (talks with the U.S.),” said Emilie Potvin, vice-president of public affairs with the business group.

But trade experts who have followed the talks closely say Germany was almost certainly sending a message that Ottawa had better heed, or risk losing the agreement.

That would be bad for Canada’s economy, they say, even though Statistics Canada figures show exports to the EU have rebounded smartly from last autumn.

But given the importance Harper has put on the pact, failure would be politically damaging entering into an election cycle.

“Harper’s competitive advantage is that he is a superior manager of the economy, that

he can do trade deals big and small. But if he can’t close on what he calls the biggest, most comprehensive free trade deal in history, it’s going to hurt a lot,” said Ian Lee, an economics professor at Carleton University.

Trade lawyer Lawrence Herman said Canada should go back to the drawing board on investment protection if it has to, and even be prepared to drop ISDS altogether to get the deal done.

“Its value may be overstated,” he said.

“None of the 200 pending arbitrations under the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes involve Canadian companies suing European governments.”

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Paul Lantz, local franchise owner and regional director of LGI Industrial and Construction Supplies, has been busy setting up his store in Red Deer at No. 5, 7875 48th Ave.

LGI arrives, expects Red Deer to be Alberta hub

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR The name LGI Industrial and Construction Supplies may not be well known in Alberta.

But Paul Lantz is working to change this — one business at a time.

Lantz owns the LGI Industrial and Construction Supplies franchise in Red Deer and is the business’s regional director for Alberta. He’s been building a local customer base over the past few months and plans to open his shop at No. 5, 7875 48th Ave. next week.

“It’ll be open to the public if they want to come in and look around.”

Based in Maple Ridge, B.C., LGI Industrial and Construction Supplies sells fasteners, abrasives, cutting tools, safety supplies, welding equipment and other products. The Red Deer outlet is the first in Alberta, and is expected to serve the manufacturing, metal fabrication, drilling equipment, oil and gas, and construction sectors.

“It’s mainly wholesale,” said Lantz, who expects to deal primarily with other businesses.

In many cases, his retail shop won’t be necessary because he’ll deliver directly to customers. “Most of the industrial supply business is handled that way.”

What distinguishes GI Industrial and Construction Supplies stores from their competi-

tors is the fact that they are franchised, something that’s unique for the industry in Canada.

“We’re offering a little bit different kind of business model.”

Lantz said LGI Industrial and Construction Supplies has ambitious plans for Alberta, with a target of 18 franchises over the next 10 years.

Red Deer is expected to serve as the distribution hub for this network.

Lantz’s 3,500-square-foot shop is big enough to maintain a good inventory of the most commonly sought items. For others, LGI Industrial and Construction Supplies has a quick-ship program that can get products here within 48 hours.

The benefit of operating as a franchise is that decisions can be made quickly and in response to customers’ needs, he said. “I’m customizing my company to fit my customers.”

LGI Industrial and Construction Supplies currently has three outlets in British Columbia and one in Newfoundland. Lantz, who spent 25 years in the kitchen cabinet manufacturing industry and was vice-president of sales with Westridge Cabinets, thinks the company has huge potential in Alberta.

“It’s a big opportunity.”

LGI Industrial and Construction Supplies is scheduled to officially open to the public next Wednesday, with a grand opening set for Sept.

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Honey bees weather winter well

A new poll suggests that health and medical costs are the biggest financial worry for Canadians later in life.

The Bank of Montreal report, titled “Living to 100: The Four Keys to Longevity,” found that 74 per cent of those recently polled foresee medical costs as their biggest expense in their senior years.

On average, those polled expect to spend $5,391 in outof-pocket medical expenses every year after the age of 65.

About 30 per cent believe they’ll be paying between $1,000 to $5,000 in annual medical costs, 21 per cent say they have no guess, 20 per cent expect to spend under $1,000 and 16 per cent say they expect to spend between $5,000 to $10,000.

Six per cent anticipate on paying between $10,000 to $15,000, while three per cent expect to pay between $15,000 to $20,000 or $20,000 or more.

Following medical costs, the majority (57 per cent) of those polled in the report to be released Wednesday, say their second biggest expense will be food, clothing and other day-to-day essentials, followed by housing (56 per cent), long-term care (38 per cent), travel (28 per cent), entertainment and hobbies (19 per cent), debt payments (15 per cent) and supporting adult children and grandchildren (13 per cent).

Chris Buttigieg, senior manager of wealth planning strat-

BOWER PLACE SHOPPING CENTRE

One new business among changes

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The winter of 2014 was a relatively good one for Central Alberta honey bees.

Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development has released the results of its latest honey bee winterkill survey.

These indicate a mortality rate of 16.7 per cent for the area between Calgary and Edmonton — less than half the figure recorded for the previous winter.

The provincial average was 18.5 per cent, with the lowest rate in Southern Alberta at 15.1 per cent. The highest mortality rate was in the Peace River region, at 23.2 per cent.

“The surveyed beekeepers reported wintering 197,038 honey bee colonies and nuclei,’ says Medhat Nasr, an apiculturist with the department. “Overall, beekeepers reported that 18.5 per cent of Alberta bees died during the 201314 winter.”

Nasr said beekeepers who wintered full size bee colonies in British Colombia reported the

lowest winterkill in recent years, at 10.5 per cent.

During the winter of 2013–14, a quarter of managed honey bee colonies died in Canada.

The highest winterkill was 58 per cent in Ontario, with the rest of the provinces averaging 19.3 per cent. The lowest winterkill was reported in British Colombia, at 15 per cent.

“It was encouraging to hear that Quebec reported 18 per cent winterkill in 2014,” says Nasr. “This is the lowest reported winterkill in Quebec in comparison to previous years.

It is particularly remarkable that Alberta has decreased its bee winterkill rates by 50 per cent, going from 30 to 40 per cent from 2007 to 2010, down to 15 to 24 per cent in the last four years.

“Overall, the average winterkill in Alberta is 20 per cent in the past four years. The significant decrease in winterkill rates has been attributed to the use of Varroa mite control products and the adoption of effective bee surveillance and management systems.”

Visitors to Bower Place Shopping Centre will soon be able to mix a grande caffè vanilla Frappuccino or a venti caramel macchiato in with their shopping.

Starbucks plans to open a coffee shop in the south Red Deer mall, confirmed shopping centre manager John Rooke. It will occupy the space in the food court that was vacated by Good Earth Coffeehouse and Bakery at the end of June, and should be open in time for the Christmas shopping season, he said.

Meanwhile, Thai Express opened in the food court on July 19. It replaced Vanellis.

Elsewhere in the mall, The Source electronics store is

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egy at BMO Financial Group, said these are credible worries because Canadians are living longer than they ever did before.

“It’s clear there is a major demographic shift happening in our country,” he said. “As Canadians’ longevity continues to improve, they should account for the health and financial issues that come with the possibility of living a longer life.”

The survey found that a quarter of those polled admit to not having a financial plan for retirement, something that is key to financial stability in old age, said Buttigieg.

“The need for financial security becomes more apparent as we age,” said the report.

“When regular employment income is no longer part of the equation, the wealth accumulated during your working years may help to fill the gaps. Uncertainty about future health care costs and the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) has forced us to become more resourceful and to seek out other long-term solutions.”

Ottawa has been recently examining the issue of financial retirement security, as it presses ahead with a plan to introduce shared risk pension plans to federally-regulated employees.

It hopes to implement the legislation, which enhances the Canadian Pension Plan, by early in 2015.

The option for the new plans would be available to the over 1,200 federally regulated plans, including Crown employees.

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scheduled to relocate to a portion of the bay that became available with the closure of Eddie Bauer in January, said Rooke. Cleo recently moved within the mall to take the remainder of the Eddie Bauer space.

Spencer Gifts is slated to move into The Source’s current location, and a new tenant is close to being signed for Cleo’s former space, said Rooke. He said previously that the business is one that would be new to the Red Deer marketplace.

“The tenant will most likely be taking possession in early January of next year,” said Rooke.

The Source and Spencer Gifts should be settled into their new premises before Christmas, he added.

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 99.68 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 50.50 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.53 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . 10.75 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.61 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.25 Cdn. National Railway . . 73.87 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 208.10 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 40.23 Capital Power Corp . . . . 26.70 Cervus Equipment Corp 22.69 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 53.70 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 55.17 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 31.77 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.27 General Motors Co. . . . . 34.90 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 20.54 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.37 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 57.03 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 69.55 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 37.38 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 12.60 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 55.82 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 102.26 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.51 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 14.50 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 53.42 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — A drop in energy stocks helped push the Toronto stock market slightly lower Monday as traders brace for a heavy slate of earnings reports this week, particularly from the resource sector.

The S&P/TSX composite index gave back 9.82 points to 15,445.22.

“This week will be jam-packed with information for investors to digest,” said Craig Fehr, Canadian markets specialist at Edward Jones in St. Louis.

The Canadian dollar rose 0.12 of a cent at 92.59 cents US. New York markets were mainly positive as the Dow Jones industrials moved ahead 22.02 points at 16,982.59, the Nasdaq lost 4.65 points to 4,444.91 and the S&P 500 index was up 0.57 of a point to 1,978.91.

Big names in the Canadian gold mining and energy sector, such as Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX) and Suncor Energy (TSX:SU), report their second-quarter results this week.

Those two sectors are the best performing on the TSX year to date with energy up about 19 per cent while the gold sector is up about 28 per cent — but that’s after being cut in half last year. The energy sector is actually the leading advancer since its market weighting is far heavier than gold.

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) also reports its results Thursday. Its shares are close to its 52-week low of $3.44 and investors will be looking for an update on the development of the company’s crucial CSeries airliner, which has been beset by a series of delays. Its shares slipped four cents to $3.61.

The energy sector led TSX decliners, down 0.84 per cent as September crude on the New York Mercantile Exchange lost 42 cents to US$101.67 a barrel.

Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX:ATH) shares fell 47 cents or 6.83 per cent to $6.41 as the company seeks to

Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 20.29 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.97 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 59.15 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.71 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 27.42 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 20.18 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 22.57 First Quantum Minerals . 26.77 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 30.73 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . 11.45 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . 30.90 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.47 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . 4.47 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.36 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 25.79 Energy Arc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.20 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 32.04 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 72.64 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.13 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 61.34 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 48.15 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 23.80 Canyon Services Group. 16.81 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 32.69 CWC Well Services . . . . 0.990 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 23.85 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.42 reassure investors that it is working to close a $1.23-billion oilsands asset sale to PetroChina.

Techs were also weak with BlackBerry (TSX:BB) down 37 cents to $10.75 after CEO John Chen told Bloomberg Television that he has no acquisition offers on his desk. He said BlackBerry is focused on turning its ailing business around independently, and its chances of success are “better than 80/20.”

The TSX closed well off the worst levels of the session as the gold sector finished positive, up about 0.8 per cent as August bullion closed unchanged at US$1,303.30 an ounce.

The TSX base metals sector led TSX advancers, up 1.11 per cent while September copper was unchanged at US$3.24 a pound.

There was also major acquisition activity in the U.S. where Dollar Tree is buying rival discount store Family Dollar in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about US$8.5 billion.

The data calendar for Canada is light this week with only one major report. Statistics Canada posts May gross domestic product figures on Thursday. Economists are looking for a 0.3 per cent gain for the month.

In the U.S., traders will look to second-quarter GDP data out Tuesday, the Federal Reserve makes its scheduled announcement on interest rates on Wednesday and on Friday, the U.S. government releases its employment report for July.

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

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 15,445.22, down 9.82 points TSX Venture Exchange — 1,019.85, up 2.41 points TSX 60 — 890.53, down 0.14 points Dow — 16,982.59, up 22.02 points S&P 500 — 1,978.91, up 0.57

Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . 104.37 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 72.64 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.20 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 33.48 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 56.97 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 7.14 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 9.99 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.100 Precision Drilling Corp . . 14.55 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 45.34 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 11.72 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 16.86 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . 11.09 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 72.03 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 82.37 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 73.80 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.95 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 41.41 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.75 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 31.63 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 50.94 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 71.01 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 22.07 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 48.83 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.03 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 79.87 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 41.50 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.80 of a point Nasdaq — 4,444.91, down 4.65 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 92.59 cents US, up 0.12 of a cent Pound — C$1.8341, down 0.18 of a cent Euro — C$1.4507, down 0.18 of a cent Euro — US$1.3432, unchanged Oil futures: US$101.67 per barrel, down 42 cents (September contract) Gold futures: US$1,303.30 per oz., unchanged (August contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $23.127 oz., up 18.2 cents $743.53 kg., up $5.85

Russia ordered to pay investors for expropriation of oil company

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON — Russia has been ordered to pay over $50 billion for expropriating what was once the country’s largest oil producer, Yukos, in a court ruling that said President Vladimir Putin’s government used tax claims to destroy the company and its CEO, a political opponent.

Monday’s verdict by the Permanent Court for Arbitration increases the economic and diplomatic isolation of Russia at a time when it faces new, potentially painful sanctions from Western powers.

The court, a body that rules on corporate disputes, said the Russian government owes the money — a huge sum, even for such an oil-rich nation— to the former majority shareholders in Yukos Oil Co. Moscow vowed to fight the decision, raising the prospect of a new round of legal battles as the shareholders seek to enforce the decision by seizing Russian state-owned assets in 150 countries around the world.

They can attempt to seize any assets

Mall construction boom fuelled by nation’s wealthiest

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: Nov. ’14 $4.60 higher $447.10; Jan ’15 $5.10 higher $451.10; March ’15 $4.90 higher $451.70; May ’15 $5.00 higher $448.20; July ’15 $5.00 higher $444.10; Nov ’15 $5.20 higher $432.30; Jan. ’16 $5.20 higher $438.30; March ’16 $5.20 higher $442.10; May ’16 $5.20 higher $442.10; July ’16 $5.20 higher $442.10; Nov. ’16 $5.20 higher $442.10.

Barley (Western): Oct. ’14 unchanged $137.50; Dec. ’14 unchanged $139.50; March ’15 unchanged $140.50; May ’15 unchanged $140.50; July ’15 unchanged $140.50; Oct. ’15 unchanged $140.50; Dec. ’15 unchanged $140.50; March ’16 unchanged $140.50; May ’16 unchanged $140.50; July ’16 unchanged $140.50; Oct. ’16 unchanged $140.50.

Monday’s estimated volume of trade: 202,460 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 202,460.

While big box retailers like Target have struggled to get a foothold in Canadian markets, demand for luxury retailers is strong and fuelling massive expansion projects at shopping malls across the country.

According to research by commercial real estate company CBRE Group, more luxury retailers are predicted to arrive in Canada, albeit at a more moderate pace compared to the flurry of activity seen in the last three years.

The aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis and recession spurred a boom in retail development with foreign retailers, primarily American ones, turning their sights to Canada and construction hasn’t kept up with demand.

There is little to no vacancy in highly sought after shopping centres and neighbourhoods, according to CBRE’s head researcher Ross Moore.

“We just don’t have empty retail to

Bitcoin transactions at risk for crime

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The high level of anonymity and lack of regulation associated with Bitcoin transactions may make the virtual currency “an attractive payment method for criminals,” warns a newly disclosed Finance Department memo.

The internal memo, prepared for former finance minister Jim Flaherty, says while the degree of criminal activity involving Bitcoin is unclear, some have raised flags about its potential to fund illicit behaviour. Bitcoin is a digital currency exchanged through computer transactions without the oversight of a central bank.

Users can install a Bitcoin wallet on their computer or mobile phone, which will generate a special address to which others can send payments.

“With the press of a computer button, you’ve transferred the value,” said Christine Duhaime, a

THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Canadian Utilities Ltd. and parent company Atco Ltd. both reported lower second-quarter earnings, as it was hurt by lower power prices and increased natural gas costs.

Canadian Utilities said Monday that i earned a second-quarter profit attributable to shareholders of $115 million, compared with $160 million in the same period of 2013. Earnings per share were 39 cents versus 59 cents yearover-year.

Adjusted earnings for Canadian Utilities were $85 million in the quarter compared with $131 million in the same quarter of 2013.

Meanwhile, Atco Ltd. (TSX:ACO.X) reported a second-quarter profit attributable to shareholders of $66 million or 57 cents per share, down from $98 million or 85 cents per share a year ago.

lawyer and certified financial crime and anti-money laundering specialist.

Transactions are sent to a public network for verification. As the memo to Flaherty notes, although both parties’ Bitcoin and Internet Protocol, or IP, addresses are transmitted to the public network, no additional information is provided about either user.

Various Bitcoin exchange services allow users to convert local currency into Bitcoins, or vice versa.

“Virtual currencies such as Bitcoin have been criticized for their potential to fund illicit activity, such as money laundering and terrorist financing,” the memo to Flaherty says.

While virtual currency schemes can promote financial innovation and provide payment alternatives, they also entail risks for consumers, the note adds.

“For example, there have been a number of security incidents in which Bitcoin wallets or other infrastructures have been compromised.

speak of. Across the country malls are generally full. If you’re a Spanish or Italian or U.S. retailer, you are going to be put off by that. Supply is the key.

Until we build more that’s going to be a challenge.”

The study, which measured the number and type of retailers that set up shop in 2013, found that luxury and high-end fashion brands constitute the majority of new arrivals in Canada.

Newcomers in the jewellery, designer fashion and accessories categories are driving the demand for additional retail space.

In the cities, where most of Canada’s top income earners reside, construction cranes are busy piecing together the new extensions: In Vancouver, the Pacific and Oakridge Centres are getting bigger (adding 578,000-square-feet and 373,000-square-feet respectively); Calgary’s Chinook Centre is expanding (140,000-square-feet) as well as Ottawa’s Rideau Centre (230,000-squarefeet).

High Arctic completes $29-million equipment deal High Arctic Energy Services Inc. (TSX: HWO) announced on Monday that it has completed the acquisition of two heli-portable drilling rigs and related equipment.

The cost of the purchase was approximately US$29 million, with this figure expected to rise to an estimated US$52 million when delivery, upgrading and commissioning costs are included.

The Red Deer-based company said the rigs are currently en route to Houston, Tex., for upgrading and commissioning. One is already committed to a two-year drilling contract in Papua New Guinea, and a contract in Papua New Guinea is being sought for the second.

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“It’s the end of the beginning,” said Tim Osborne, executive director of GML, formerly Group Menatep Ltd., whose subsidiaries brought the suit to the court based in The Hague, Netherlands.

The court said Russia had used tax claims to take control of Yukos in 2003 and silence its CEO, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, an opponent of Putin who had begun to use his vast wealth to fund opposition parties challenging Putin’s power.

Khodorkovsky was arrested at gunpoint as he boarded a plane in Siberia that year and spent more than a decade in prison as Yukos’ main assets were sold to a state-owned company.

Yukos ultimately went bankrupt.

Monday’s ruling, one of the largest commercial arbitration awards in history, adds to Russia’s economic problems just as the U.S. and European Union are debating further sanctions against the country because of its support for rebels in eastern Ukraine.

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time, she sat on the bench, while kids who habitually missed practice got to play all the time.

My daughter loved softball so much that she begged me not to say anything to the coach, and I respected her wishes until the day after her graduation, when I penned a polite but critical letter to the coach, athletic director and superintendent.

Not one of them had the courtesy to reply.

I’m a teacher. The field is a coach’s classroom. If I refused to call on students who came to class prepared, raised their hands and wanted to participate, I certainly would be dismissed. In school sports, all students who attend practices regularly, follow team rules and want to play should have an equal opportunity to do so. -English Teacher and One-Time Sports Mom Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. 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.

GOLDEN RAGE

HOROSCOPES Tuesday, July 29 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Joey Essex, 23; Josh Radnor, 39; Rachel Miner, 33 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Today will leave you feeling more independent.

You will be able to pick up the atmosphere on your daily routine and at work and this will leave you wanting to escape a little bit from the insight LARISA MAIRA you gain.

OZOLINS You will most likely feel that you will have to go it alone, and this will allow you to attract what you fully respect and admire.

Go it alone today, take a positive stand forward.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, this year will prove to be just what you need in order to forge a stance and create greater stability and authority for you within your family and at home. If you are looking to buy a home, then this will be achieved this year.

Allow for others to advise about your finances, you are more than able to create greater prosperity for yourself this year, it will help.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You are more likely than not able to read others motives very clearly today.

Go it alone if you have to today. There are very few in your life that will truly understand your passions, it simply means you have to act more independently that usual. Expect professional changes!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Today you will attract what you respect, but only if you represent what you absolutely respect in this world. What are your dreams?

Do not let anyone talk you out of your direction forward. Allow for changes to happen for you with foreigners or those at a distance now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): How you represent yourself with your family and at home will reflect the type of people you will interact with daily.

If you feel a bit off, it is because you are picking up others’ feelings and energy now.

Be more compassionate — they are reflecting their fears onto you now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Walking your talk is paramount today.

ment that needs to be sterile isn’t, and who knows what germs you are breathing in during an exam? This puts your health at risk. Also, how many patients has he lost because of the condition of his office? And if your doctor cannot see the dirt surrounding him, he may have a vision problem that needs correcting, although it’s more likely he either doesn’t have a cleaning staff or they don’t do a good job.

Does your doctor have an assistant or receptionist? Direct your complaint to that person. If there is no one else in his office, please have the courage to speak up during your next visit. Tell the doctor that his office could use a good cleaning, and suggest that his current cleaning service be replaced.

If things don’t change, report him to your local health department.

Dear Annie: My daughter had the same experience as the son of “Upset Dad.” In seven years on the softball teams in middle and high school, she never missed a practice.

Yet I can count on one hand the number of times that she played more than one inning in a game. Most of the

SUN SIGNS

MARKERVILLE: ‘How can any dish out do what I have already eaten?’

You are definitely tapped into the currents of what is going on for others and will most likely receive messages, or news, of future events.

Communicate with your spouse or close relationships. They will help you see the truth!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You might feel slightly criticized about your financial situation today.

Let others give you advice as it will most likely be what they need to hear too.

Feelings will run high within your daily and work contacts. Take action that you stand behind only, you’ll feel empowered.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There will be an emotional sensitivity to today.

Others in your life will prove to create some interesting circumstances that will have you feeling slightly confused.

Express your truth, no matter how challenging that will be.

Stand by your words, you’ll feel empowered!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): There will be a need for you to stand your ground when it comes to your value and worth now.

Realize you are not being criticized. The atmosphere of the day is everyone is picking up on others’ feelings and worries.

Remove others’ fears by being confident for them.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You might feel like a lone wolf today.

This is because others, friends, lovers, those you socialize with, are feeling slightly insecure.

Be the guiding light for them now so that they are more able to release any worries they are carrying around.

Communicate with passion now!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Those at home might not understand your work issues and this can create some confusion for you, or vice versa.

You’ll more than likely have to go it alone now.

Do work in private and follow your path forward. Search deep in you for absolute truth and follow it now!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your view and direction towards your goals will not be well received today.

You will simply have to empower yourself into action, whether there are people backing you or not.

More towards your dreams and soon you will have many others seeing you shining bright!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It will be a day when you will have to go it alone on a professional level.

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and charred and served with baby carrots, Swiss chard, kale that was gently sautéed with mustard green and tossed with garlic brown butter. The tenderloin was topped with in-house made chili herbed pesto.

The final main course dish was prepared by Chef Darren: a jerkmarinated pork loin cooked all day on a rotisserie and then glazed with black currant sauce accompanied with smoked beets.

The finale of the Long Table Dinner was with Chef Darren’s dessert.

He picked this dessert because for him, “nothing says summer better than strawberries and cream.” This dessert used lightly-thickened cream with miso anglaise to increase the flavour.

Fresh strawberries were incorporated into the gelato and more fresh and

dehydrated strawberries were used to accentuate the dish. To counter balance the sweet, it was served with peppercorn shortbread.

This was a memorable, truly oneof-kind culinary experience. A big applause to the community of Markerville for successfully hosting a superb culinary extravaganza.

As to who gets the standing ovation for the meal, Chef Darren summed it up humbly by quoting Thomas Keller: “If you and I have the same capabilities, the same energy, the same staff, if the only thing that’s different between you and me is the products we can get, and I can get a better product than you, I’m going to be a better chef.”

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shining the light on the high-quality bounty offered by the farmers and producers of Central Alberta.

Supplier farms: The Farms with the Good Food, Country Thyme Farm, Hillside greenhouses, Bowden Farm Fresh Chicken, Markerville Berry and Vegetable Farm, SweetMeadow Farmstead Cheese, Upper Green Farms, Beck Farms, Starkroft, The Jungle Farm, YB Quality Meat, Nixon Honey and Edgar Farms.

This segment started with Chef Darren’s succulent tender pork that was sous vide for 24 hours and then seared on grill. Glazed with honey, the pork was displayed on a bed of Moroccan potato salad and charred sweet onions.

All this was topped with crispy pork rind.

FUTURE SHOP – Correction Notice Then came the ham We would like to clarify the "SAVE up to $20 on select Case-Mate rolled up in leg of lamb, cases" promotion (WebID: 10290673/ 10290671/ 10262247/ which was then smoked, 10290674/ 10262244) advertised in the July 25, page 11. The a specialty of Chef John promotion should be "Save up to 20% on select Case-Mate of Charcut and Chef Jescases" NOT "Save up to $20", as previously advertised. We sica. With thinly sliced sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. radishes, shelling peas, 50424G29 pickled potatoes and fresh dill, it was July BEST BUY - Correction Notice harvest in a platter.

In the July 25 flyer, page 6, the Asus AMD A8-6500 APU By now I am thinking, with AMD Radeon HD Graphics (WebCode: 10298737) “How can any dish out was advertised with an incorrect processor logo. do what I have already Please be advised that this CPU features an AMD A8 eaten?” processor NOT an AMD A10, as previously advertised.

Well, it seemed like Also, on page 16, the Nikon P53016.1 Megapixel Digital the chefs had their own Camera, Camera Case and Mini Tripod (WebCode: personal competition 10288513/ 10061488/ 10043870) were advertised going on in the kitchen, with an incorrect savings claim. Please be advised with each trying to outdo that this camera package has $60 savings NOT $620, the other.

Chef Duncan sent out as previously advertised. We sincerely apologize for some grilled beef tenany inconvenience this may have caused our valued derloin that was roasted customers.

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

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The NorthStar Sports Red Deer Rage U16A girls went undefeated in recent provincial play to earn top spot in the province, under the coaching of Darcy Marshall, Kevin Coston and Cara Lee. They downed Calgary Adrenalin ’98s 4-1 in the gold medal game, earning a spot in the Canadian National Championships in Brampton, Ont.

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CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: The finale of the Long Table Dinner was Chef Darren’s dessert. He picked this dessert because for him, “nothing says summer better than strawberries and cream”; To counter the hot weather, Chef Andrew prepared a cold English pea gazpacho with cucumber and farmstead cheese, nasturtium and lemon verbena, garnished with froth and marigold petals; Chef Duncan sent out some grilled beef tenderloin that was roasted and charred and served with baby carrots; the long table.

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ABOVE: Ham rolled in leg of lamb, which was smoked, a specialty of Chef John of Charcut and Chef Jessica.

LEFT: Chef Darren’s succulent tender pork, which was sous vide for 24 hours and then seared on grill.

BELOW: Chicken pot pie.

Last weekend, Markerville celebrated summer with a culinary extravaganza.

Besides their second annual Taste of Markerville, they hosted a formal, sit down Long Table Dinner. With the help of talented chefs from Calgary and locallysourced ingredients from producers and farmers around Central Alberta, a oneof-a-kind menu was served to over 100 MADHU guests.

BADONI “In the hopes of showcasing the local food, this event was a longtime vision for Markerville,” explained Kathleen Raines, an organizer of the event. Knowing his Innisfail roots, Raines approached Chef Darren Maclean, a self-styled chef and owner of Downtown Food in Calgary, to see if he would come cook in Markerville. Having childhood memories of visiting the Markerville creamery, Chef Darren didn’t need much convincing.

He brought with him five of Alberta’s top chefs: John Jackson of Charcut Roast House; Jessica Pellant, Alberta’s first Chopped Canada champion and executive chef of Charbar restaurant and rooftop patio; Pierre Lamielle of Food On Your Shirt; Andrew Winfield of River Cafe; and finally, the culinary giant Duncan Ly of Hotel Arts Group.

With plate settings to be done, centre pieces to be assembled and servers to serve the food to the guests, this event required many hands. Not an easy feat for little hamlet with a population of about 60 people.

“But, Markerville is a little village that could,” says Raines. Getting past students who worked at the creamery during the summer, residents of Markerville and locals from around the area to volunteer, Markerville was able to serve food that could only be found in fine dining restaurant, with the charm and warmth small town atmosphere.

The icing on the cake: the exquisite meal was served outside in the beautiful countryside of Markerville, with the Medicine River as the backdrop.

The meal began with Chef Darren’s sour dough bread prepared with stone ground red fife wheat from Country Thyme Farms.

Using the freshly-milled flour, the dough was cultured, fermented and mixed with flax seed before creating the artesian styled loaf.

To tease the taste buds, Chef Duncan presented the guest with a amuse-bouche that was a play off of the tomato salad — cherry tomatoes poached in butter and served alongside rhubarb marshmallow. This was garnished with charred pickled cucumber, crispy prosciutto and grated salted almonds.

To counter the hot weather, Chef Andrew prepared a cold English pea Gazpacho with cucumber and Farmstead cheese, nasturtium and lemon verbena. He accentuated the dish with froth and marigolds petals.

The final appetizer was prepared by Chef Pierre — chicken pot pie. Though it had all the traditional flavours of the popular comfort food, its presentation was totally chic and very uptown. For me the best part was the crust. His secret? Using the chicken skin to render all the fat and then incorporated the fat into the flour for flaky, flavourful pastry.

The main courses of the meal were delivered in rustic family style — a big platter of food that was to be passed and shared with your neighbours.

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FRONT BREAKFASTS DAMPENED Wet weather put a damper on the Westerner Days breakfasts hosted by London Drugs in Red Deer.

Numbers were slightly down from the previous year, with the company serving 1,460 hot pancake meals compared to 1,556 in 2013. About $6,500 was raised over the five mornings and will be divided among various charities, including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Red Deer Food Bank Society, Kerry Wood Nature Centre, Red Deer Search and Rescue and the Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter.

PIONEER DAYS FESTIVAL Sunnybrook Farm Museum’s 19th annual Pioneer Days Festival is coming up Aug. 16 and 17.

Antique tractors will be fired up for the tractor pull competition during the event, which will feature a pancake breakfast silent auction, antique toy display, and children’s pedal tractor pull, among other activities. The weekend also includes a live animals exhibition, threshing demonstrations, face painting, a food concession and more.

Admission is $5 per person or $15 per family.

Additional food charges apply. The farm is located at 4701 30th St. in Red Deer and parking is available at the adjacent AMA parking lot just west of the farm. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

TIME TO JAM WITH THE BUGS Get ready to jam with the bugs. The Ellis Bird Farm will host the annual Bug Jamboree on Aug. 9.

There is no charge. Bug experts will be on hand to teach visitors about the important role that insects play in the environment.

A performance by The Nature Nut, John Acorn will start off the day.

Families will have the opportunity to build and take home their own bumblebee abode ($5 per box). The afternoon wraps up with a butterfly count led by Charley Bird and John Acorn.

Experts will man “bug stations” around the site. Registration is not required. To find out more, check out www. ellisbirdfarm.ca or call 403-885-4477.

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Red Deer Food Bank Society deputy director Alice Kolisnyk in the food bank warehouse.

Heating bills still being paid LONG WINTER STILL HURTING FOOD BANK CLIENTS

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF People are still recovering from higher utility expenses during the long winter, based on the demand for groceries at the Red Deer Food Bank.

In June, about 2,000 people used the local food bank, up from about 1,700 in the spring when utility costs were making it impossible for more people than usual on shoe-string budgets.

Last month, 369 food hampers helped 900 people, including 492 adults and 418 children. Another 1,100 walk-in clients were also served.

“I think it’s just a carryover from that long winter. It’s taking people a little longer to catch up,” said Alice Kolisnyk, food bank deputy director, on Monday.

She said snow in May also caused a delay in paycheques for seasonal workers and there is always an influx of seasonal work-

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BRIEFS Man pleads not guilty to new charges A local man awaiting trial in connection with a violent arrest in Red Deer has pleaded not guilty to new charges laid while he was out on bail.

William Clayton Bradshaw, 28, was arrested earlier this month by Sylvan Lake RCMP investigating complaints that a number of vehicles had been entered and an SUV was stolen from an area in the Ryders Ridge subdivision.

Represented by Ponoka-based defence counsel Craig Paterson, Bradshaw pleaded not guilty to the new charges and asked to be tried by a provincial court judge. His trial is Nov. 24.

He has elected to stand trial in Court of Queen’s Bench on older charges, laid by police attending a stolen vehicle complaint in Red Deer on March 31.

RCMP allege that the suspect in that incident struck one civilian and two police vehicles and ran over a police officer’s foot in a bid to escape capture.

Bradshaw is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Feb. 15 on charges laid in connection with the March 31 incident.

Preliminary hearings are optional when an accused person has asked for a Queen’s Bench trial and may be held to test the strength of the Crown’s case.

Bradshaw was denied bail last week on the new charges.

ers who need a hand during summer. tain about $90 worth of school supplies, Once school closes for summer, families including the backpack. face additional child care costs for young “It’s a good majority of what they need,” children and soon they will face the bur- Ouellet said. Last year, 1,285 backpacks den of back were given to school exout in the penses, she first-come, said. first-serve “A lot of program. money gets O n spent on Wednesday, school supdonation bins plies and for Tools for clothes.”

Schools will — ALICE KOLISNYK, FOOD BANK DEPUTY DIRECTOR Kolisnyk be set up at said the anWalmarts in nual demand at the food bank remains fair- Red Deer and Sylvan Lake, Staples, Costco ly steady and she can’t recall a drastic drop Wholesale, United Way of Central Alberta, in demand for any reason in recent years.

Peavey Mart, and a couple of bins will move “It’s still very constant.” around to community events.

She said food donations tend to drop off Ouellet said every year parents ask if in the summer, but local growers ensure running shoes are included in the backpack there’s plenty of fresh produce for those in and this year the answer is ‘Yes.’ need.

Women’s Outreach is partnering with Backyard gardeners help out when they CrossRoads Church to provide a new pair have bumper crops, including crab apples, of running shoes for kindergarten to Grade which should start arriving at the food bank 8 through the program Love in the Laces. in August.

Shoes can be dropped off at the church, Central Alberta Women’s Outreach is located at 38105 Range Road 275, every once again operating its Tools For School Sunday in August from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 program to provide students in need with a p.m. and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. backpack of basic school supplies.

Children’s sizes 10 to 13 and adult sizes Darcy Ouellet, Women’s Outreach fund one to eight will be accepted. development officer, said backpacks conszielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

‘I THINK IT’S JUST A CARRYOVER FROM THAT LONG WINTER. IT’S TAKING PEOPLE A LITTLE LONGER TO CATCH UP.’

tral Alberta, will start his new job on Aug. 11. The health foundation raises funds to provide medical equipment and services in Central Alberta.

Park has knowledge and experience in business, business development and health care.

Park and his wife started Ignite Fitness in Red Deer in 2008, and his wife is now general manager of the business. Park recently managed a health workplace action plan for Alberta Health Services.

Air quality advisory lifted The precautionary air quality advisory for Central Alberta was lifted on Monday after 18 days.

Alberta Health Services says smoke from wildfires in B.C. and the Northwest Territories no longer pose a sustained increased risk of health concerns.

The advisory was issued on July 10 for both the Central and Edmonton Zones of AHS. The advisory remains in effect for the entire North Zone.

Residents and visitors to the North Zone are advised to remain aware of and take precautions against potential health concerns associated with smoky air conditions.

People with respiratory conditions, such as COPD and asthma, and those with existing cardiovascular conditions, such as angina, previous heart attack and congestive heart failure, may notice a worsening of symptoms.

Information about the air quality in Alberta is updated frequently through Alberta’s Air Quality Health Index at http:// airquality.alberta.ca or by phone, toll-free, at 1-877-247-7333.

ema Series, presented by Cinema 4 Change in partnership with Fresh Air Cinema.

Shows start at dusk and moviegoers should bring their own blankets or lawn chairs.

The movie lineup includes: ● The Lego Movie on Aug. 7 at 9:15 p.m. ● Top Gun on Aug. 14 at 9 p.m. ● The Amazing Spider-Man 2 on Aug. 21 at 8:45 p.m. ● Back to the Future on Aug. 28 at 8:30 p.m. ● How to Tame Your Dragon 2 on Sept. 4 at 8:15 p.m.

Centennial Park is located on Lakeshore Drive near 40th Street.

Calvinist cadet camp evacuated in severe weather

Thursdays in Sylvan Lake are outdoor movie nights at Centennial Park from Aug. 7 to Sept. 4.

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About 1,100 men and boys from the Calvinist Cadets Camporee were evacuated from Kamp Lone Pine near Lacombe on Friday due to severe weather.

The campers were redirected to the pools at the Dawe and Collicutt centres in Red Deer for the day and spent the night at Woodynook Christian Reformed Church, west of Blackfalds.

A few trees came down at the site as winds gusted up to 90 km/h in the region, but no one was injured and all the tents are still in good condition, said Keith Vaandrager, a spokesperson for the Calvinist Cadet Corps.

“The winds were picking up pretty good so the last thing you want is to have someone have a tree fall on them. We thought with the rain and miserable weather, we’d change our plans,” Vaandrager said.

“They were back in camp Saturday morning. It was what we’re calling a surprise overnight excursion. They were tired but they had a good time.”

The Calvinist Cadets Camporee is for boys only (ages 11 to 17) from the international church community and runs for about a week.

Camp activities include archery, riflery, canoeing and geocaching, as well as shelter building and cooking lessons.

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As the stark white stucco ceiling ble to love yourself too much? Possibly stares down at me this morning, I feel I’ve hyper-inflated my ego just enough somehow changed. to tarnish the sanctity of the soul. ConThe kids giggle vigorously in the fidence has never been a thing I’ve had rooms adjacent to mine as notes of in bushels so perchance this newfound “mama” drifts about. Husband sleeps self-assurance is just a delusion I’ve soundly next to me, his lips are parted made myself believe through repetiin the most tranquil kind of tion and recurrence. way. He takes even breaths In any case, I can see the in and out, in and out. ugliness of self-absorption Beautiful is the word I submerging through this want to use to describe this seemingly healthy body. moment. Beautiful and endAnd I don’t like it. ing.

The kids have now made Soon the children will their way to the bedroom. barge into the bedroom askThey cuddle in between Jaing for cereal and bananmie and I, and are surprisas. Soon the crisp morning ingly quiet as I am overair will turn into a clammy come with a gratifying air in heat. And soon I will be the room. These moments of thrust back into the fastclarification usually come LINDSAY paced life of parenthood. at the least expected times.

BROWN But for now, I will take in They come without warning. this moment to lay here and ME PLUS THREE They come bearing hard reflect. I won’t worry about truths that we do not want to the day to come, I will be face. They come to explain mindful of this lovely moment in time all the things we desperately seek but that I’ve been given. previously did not have the courage to Recently I’ve carried myself in a except. very unflattering way, I wholeheartI am thankful to have had this moedly admit this. I have been on this ment. It will help me become the perhealth kick. I’m eating properly, no son I want to be. Because I want to be longer fueling my body with processed humble and reserved, and know when junk. I’ve quit smoking. I’ve thrown to express my feelings in my work rathaway my scale because I choose not to er than being aggressive toward those have my emotions run rampant over around me. I want to know when to a number. I’ve been making positive ignore the remarks of others. changes physically, but somehow have How to let go of negativity and not neglected to look inward to the places dwell on moments of the past. I want to that sometimes need the most care. be accountable for my actions. I want In the last few weeks, I look at my- to be better. self and see these positive changes “Mama, can you get us some cereand it makes me ecstatic. Yet now as al?” Lars asks me, stopping the tears I lay here in my bed reflecting back of revelation that are welling up in my upon myself, I cringe at the way I have eyes. treated the people I love.

“And a ’nana!?” Sophie adds in with Boasting of my superiority over not anticipation. obsessing with scales and weight. Ar“Yeah guys, let’s go get some breakrogantly spitting swagger about how fast,” I say as the three of us quietly much I love my ‘new self.’ I have gone hobble out of the bed. as far as saying some truly ignorant I will continue on this journey of and downright mean things to someone healthy living, because in truth it does I love dearly. Possibly hurting them ir- make me feel great and there is no reversibly only to feed my need for at- crime in that. tention and drama.

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“Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.”

— Karl Barth, Swiss Reformed theologian

daughter, kiss her on the forehead and tell her just how grateful I was that she was here and sharing this precious life with me.

“Are you up for a good What are you most gratechallenge,” she asked. ful for and how often do you “Lay it on me,” I replied express gratitude? If you’re and we both laughed. like most of us, you prob“Think of something speably take many of the most cial in your life. It can be precious things in your life something big or small. It for granted. can be a relationship, a job, And sadly, many of us a favourite hobby, a family never count our blessings member, a best friend or or only acknowledge them even your morning coffee.” until they’re gone.

“OK,” I replied. “I’ve got Gratitude is a powerful something in mind.” I was force that can be used to enthinking of my beautiful lithance our happiness, create tle granddaughter, Alexis, more loving relationships, and how she has brought a greater appreciation for such joy, laughter and haplife and even improve our MURRAY piness into my life. health and well-being.

FUHRER “Now,” said my friend, Michael McCullough, lowering her voice. “ImagPhD, is a professor of psyine if this person, place or chology at the University of thing were to disappear Miami where he directs the tomorrow and be gone forEvolution and Human Beever. Would you miss it? haviour Laboratory.

Would you long for its return?”

McCullough researches the origins Suddenly I wasn’t laughing any- and causes of human behaviour from more. I couldn’t imagine life without the perspective of evolutionary biolmy granddaughter. For a moment, I ogy. was lost in thought – seeing her face, His in-depth research on behavhearing her laughter — cherishing her iours such as revenge, denial, forgivesmile. ness and gratitude has led him to be It was a powerful exercise in grati- widely cited. tude — to truly ponder what it is or who it is that we hold most dear. Immediately, I wanted to hug my grand- Please see ESTEEM on Page B2

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Lee Adamson may have been nipped out at the line in the dash for cash,, but the blow was softened by y wrapping pp ng up his second North American Pony Chuckwagon Championship — 20 years after the first — at the Westerner Days on Sunday.

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Question: We just learned my spouse and the experience will be as good for has cancer, and we’re reeling. We have them as it will be encouraging to you. the best possible medical care, but It’s people like you I had in mind there’s one area where doctors can’t when I penned my book, “Stronger: help us: Trading Brokenness for Unbreakable What can we do to keep Strength.” the disease from harming I know your deepest need our marriage? is beyond any human act or Jim: Your world’s been offering. turned on its head overBut if it’s any encouragenight, and my heart truly ment, I’d like to invite you, goes out to you. and others who are facing As you’ve wisely anticidifficult circumstances, to pated, medical crises can call 1-800-A-FAMILY (232present a challenge to any 6459) and request a copy marriage. with my compliments as I’d encourage you to presupplies are available, or pare yourselves for potento speak with one of our litial threats by keeping the censed counselors.

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We’re here and ready to DALY ● Adjust your expectahelp. tions. Life is changed for the Question: Video games moment. How you respond are always begging for our as a couple will depend upkids’ attention. on your willingness to set But I’m concerned about aside your earlier hopes some of the detrimental efand dreams and roll with the punches fects of gaming. Can you give me any of your present circumstances. advice? ● Become adaptable. A medical Bob Waliszewski, Director, Plugged crisis requires compromise and sac- In: There are several things to conrifice for the sake of the patient and sider, but I’ll touch on the two most other family members. You may have important. to learn different medical skills, exFirst, make sure the content of your change previous roles and responsi- family’s gaming consumption is on the bilities and find new ways of enjoying positive side of the ledger. There are life together. a lot of upbeat, fun-to-play games fami● Count your blessings. Make a de- lies can enjoy together that can protermined effort to look for and find mote deeper relationships. In fact, I’ve things for which you’re grateful. While almost always got a game of electronic this is admittedly tougher to do in the chess going with my son, who lives out midst of deep water, you both will reap of state. the emotional, physical and spiritual Unfortunately, many of today’s most benefits that result from an attitude of popular video games are anything but gratitude. positive. ● Nurture your faith. Perhaps the As a parent, it’s your responsibilbiggest challenge you’ll face is making ity to establish wise guidelines in your sense of and finding meaning in all home that steer clear of games that this. glamorize life’s ugly side.

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ESTEEM: Difference in attitude Within control groups, McCullough found dramatic differences in attitude and perspective and greatly divergent levels of self-esteem, self-love, awareness and appreciation.

According to McCullough, people who consciously focus on gratitude — a deep and abiding appreciation of all the good things in their lives – experience greater emotional well-being and physical health as compared to those who focused on the lack of or took things for granted.

McCullough goes on to say that people who cultivate a grateful outlook feel better about life as a whole, experience greater levels of joy and happiness, feel more optimistic about the future, get sick less often, sleep better, experience less stress, enjoy higher levels of self-esteem and self-love, and generally have more energy, enthusiasm, determination and focus.

The power of gratitude has been chronicled down through history. Philosophers and sages of every spiritual persuasion have cited gratitude as key to experiencing deeper levels of happiness, fulfilment and wellbeing. An early advocate of a daily gratitude practice was Dutch philosopher Rabbi Baruch Spinoza. In the 17th century Spinoza suggested we begin each day by asking ourselves three questions: who or what inspired me today, who brought me happiness today and what brought me comfort and deep peace today? Spinoza declared that answering the three questions daily would lead to a profound inner

Need a vacation to recover from that vacation? You’re not alone, say experts from the University of Ottawa.

Typical vacations do not decrease long-term work-related stress levels, according to Jane O’Reilly, a human resources professor. In other words, an employee goes away, stress goes down.

He comes back, stress goes up.

What’s more, if vacation experiences are “resource-consuming”, they can leave someone even feeling more drained than before, said another human resources professor, Laurent Lapierre.

Experts say that with a little planning, though, these pitfalls can be avoided.

Here are four ways to get more rest, have more fun, and avoid wasting that precious summer reprieve.

1) When people experience workrelated stress during a vacation, it can be because they are “output-oriented” individuals, according to management professor Michael Miles.

“They worry about getting this done and getting that done,” he said.

Some people just need to recognize that this need to be productive is an aspect of their personality, he said.

“The one thing that I found for myself — I fall into that category — is that I make goals for my vacation itself.

So for example, one of my goals for this vacation is to clean out my garage, which sounds really crazy, but it’s really relaxing. It’s enjoyable because it’s a goal and I can check it off and feel like I’ve achieved something.”

Working on personal projects and checking items off a “bucket list” can both be fulfilling alternatives to work, according to O’Reilly.

2) O’Reilly suggests two time-management strategies, to reduce stress before and after a vacation, in her own list of helpful tips.

Before leaving, she suggests making a list of all the things that need to be done, and resisting the temptation to leave things for after the break.

Miles added that this is an especially rewarding strategy for outputoriented people, because it “fits naturally for the personality that is trying to achieve things.”

Leaving on a high note of productivity and accomplishment, he said, will help output-oriented people relax

transformation.

Nearly 10 years ago now, I started keeping a gratitude journal. I fill it out every morning as I reflect back on the previous day. I start each page with the sentence stem, “Today I am grateful for …” and I am always able to find a reason. Some people like to fill out a gratitude journal in the evening before going to bed. The time of day isn’t important but rather it is the consistent practice of taking a few minutes every day to consciously focus on our blessings that is key.

Sometimes I like to go for a walk through the neighbourhood or along a path and ponder the many things I have to be grateful for in my life. On my walks I have thought about loving relationships, enduring friendships, my home, my job — even the neighbourhood or path itself as deserving of my gratitude. As I walk, I try to pay attention to everything: the sights, the sounds, the smells and feelings, both physical and emotional — sometimes even taste, as I did the other night when I picked some saskatoon berries off a tree growing along the path.

Another way to express gratitude is to write a letter to the people who have had a profound effect on your life. In my self-esteem counselling, I suggest to clients that they choose three people and write a letter expressing gratitude for all the gifts they have received from these individuals and, if possible, to deliver the gratitude letter in person.

Many times, the recipient of the letter had no idea of the impact he or she had on the life of the other person. I have also known people who chose to write letters to late friends and relatives and found the exercise equally as powerful and rewarding.

Though the spoken word certainly has power, the written word can be read, re-read and treasured for years, creating joy, love and gratitude.

“I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness,” wrote American author Brene Brown. “It’s right in front of me if I’m paying atten-

once they’re away.

O’Reilly’s second strategy is to “be mentally and logistically prepared for your workload upon your return. Organize your tasks based upon what is most important to get done.” This approach, of doing the big chunks first and working through details later, is a habit of successful and productive people in general, said Miles.

3) While there are vacations that consume resources like time and energy, there are also “resource-providing” ones, said Lapierre.

Colloquially, these are laid-back vacations that help people “recharge their batteries.”

He suggests dedicating time off to doing things that promote relaxation — such as massages, yoga, using a sauna, going swimming — or cultivating a talent, hobby or passion.

And, if a person must reflect on work while they’re away, Lapierre suggests focusing on the positive aspects of work rather than ruminating on the negative.

“Taking the time to have positive work reflections and conversations with others is a highly recommended thing to do,” he said.

He also suggests keeping a vacation plan simple, so there aren’t any unexpected, stressful hassles on the way, as these drain resources and can make a holiday feel like more trouble than it’s worth.

4) Don’t count on the benefits of a single, restful vacation to carry through the entire calendar year, said Lapierre.

“Hoping that your annual vacation time is going to be the time when you’re going to recharge your batteries or recover from work really is foolish.

It’s absolutely foolish,” he said.

“There’s actually some pretty impressive, compelling research that shows that time that you spend away from work, that’s evenings and weekends, really has to be used wisely.”

Miles recommends people give themselves time and space for minivacations on a daily basis.

He said he encourages people to take 20-minute walks during their lunch breaks.

On a scale both large and small, he says, “paradoxically, when you pull yourself away from work, when you come back to work, you’re more productive.”

tion and practising gratitude.”

If you want to start attracting more positive experiences into your life, start expressing gratitude, appreciation and love for the people and things in your life. As for me, I’m already making plans to take my granddaughter on a gratitude walk along a nearby path.

She likes saskatoon berries and I just happen to know where to find them growing in glorious abundance.

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

HEALTH: Mind and soul But I will also begin thinking of the inner health of my mind and soul — knowing these entities are just as important as the body.

This life may not be a perfect one, but it is ours.

By making these positive changes, I will be trailblazing a path of mindfulness and good for my children to follow in. And that idea fills me with a happiness that in unexplainable.

And I will start by happily pouring a bowl of cereal and ’nanas for my two beautiful children.

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

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1914 — The first transcontinental telephone service happens between a person from New York and another in San Francisco.

1912 — The Privy Council upholds the power of provinces to make marriage laws.

1907 — Sir Robert Baden-Powell forms the Boy Scout movement.

1812 — Word of the U.S. declaration of war arrives in England 41 days after it is declared.

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TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2014

Putting the hammer down CANADIAN HAMMER THROWER BREAKS RECORD ON WAY TO GOLD MEDAL COMMONWEALTH GAMES

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS GLASGOW — Sultana Frizell spent her pre-Games training camp in Portugal working out in her bathing suit, throwing someone else’s hammers. Her bag had been lost in transit.

It wasn’t the perfect preparation Frizell had planned, but she shrugged it off Monday night by capturing hammer throw gold at the Commonwealth Games — breaking the Games record three times in the process.

“I didn’t have my hammers or my throwing gear. Or underwear. For about six days,” Frizell said with a smirk. “That was fun. I threw in my bathing suit.”

The 29-year-old from Perth, Ont., threw 71.69 metres to claim gold, but left Hampden Park disappointed that she didn’t come closer to the Canadian record of 75.73 she threw earlier this season.

“I’m very happy to win gold again and move the Commonwealth record a little bit further,” she said. “It wasn’t as far as I would have liked it ...

I was feeling in good form and I thought I was going to do a little more today, but it wasn’t in the tank today.

“But you know what, it was a great day.”

Tim Nedow of Brockville, Ont., added a bronze in the men’s shot put later in the night, and Damian Warner of London, Ont., ended Day 1 of the decathlon with an 84-point lead.

Swimmer Audrey Lacroix of Pont-Rouge, Que., also won gold for Canada on Monday, finishing first in the women’s 200-metre butterfly. Brittany MacLean of Toronto made the podium at the pool as well, winning bronze in the women’s 800-metre freestyle and breaking her own Canadian record in the process.

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Canada’s Damian Warner jumps during the men’s decathlon long jump competition at Hampden Park Stadium during the Commonwealth Games 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland, Monday. bronze in the 69-kilogram women’s class and Pascal Plamondon of Ascot Corner, Que., won bronze in the men’s 85-kilo category.

“I was nervous, but not more than any other competition,” said Ares-Pilon. “Every time I perform I become a little nervous but that is healthy and normal. I try to stay in the moment because that is what is important.”

Canada was tied for sixth in the overall medal standings with 24 total medals (nine gold, three silver, 12 bronze).

Australia is in top spot with 87 (30-25-32).

Frizell came in as the de-

fending champion, having won the event four years ago in New Delhi, India. She opened the night with a throw of 70.55 to break the Games record of 68.92 she’d set in qualifying a day earlier.

She bettered that again on her fifth of six throws. The fans that squeezed into Hampden Park — Scotland’s famous national soccer stadium — to watch the first day of track and field roared when she stepped into the circle for her final throw.

“I thought, ’I’d better not screw it up’ ... pffft, ... and I did,” said Frizell, who ended the night with a 70.60 toss.

The five-foot-10 thrower was actually a figure skater growing up, competing in ice dance until she was 16 — a sport that’s a polar opposite to hammer throwing.

“We look pretty twirling,” she joked, about hammer throwing. “I just grew too much for figure skating, for jumping and stuff. Every year I would grow.”

She also played volleyball and basketball in high school and then, forced to pick between track and soccer during the spring high school season, she went with track.

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Massive Calgary camp kicks off Hockey Canada’s U17 renovations

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Toronto Blue Jays’ Ryan Goins dives safely back to first base on a pick-off attempt by Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Clay Buchholz during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Monday.

Blue Jays put a beating on Red Sox in series opener

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Toronto 14 Boston 1 BOSTON — Melky Cabrera’s second homer sailed over the left field wall and smashed a car window across the street.

Just a little extra damage in a game when the Toronto Blue Jays hammered the Boston Red Sox. Cabrera homered from both sides of the plate and drove in five runs, R.A. Dickey pitched three-hit ball for seven innings and the Blue Jays won 14-1 on Monday night.

“He didn’t know” his threerun homer in a nine-run sixth inning had cracked the windshield, Cabrera said through a translator. “He saw that after the game.”

Dickey’s knuckleball was so good, he could have done without some of those runs.

“I kind of wish they could divide them up over, like, three starts,” he said. “(I) almost kind of wish we’d have only scored two runs because I felt like I had that kind of knuckleball tonight and saved this outing for when I gave up five, but I’ll take it.”

The Blue Jays won for the sixth time in seven games while the Red Sox lost one day after stopping a five-game slide that began in Toronto with three losses.

Cabrera homered into Boston’s bullpen in right field after Jose Reyes led off the game with a walk. Cabrera made it

9-0 in the sixth with his 14th of the season.

Ryan Goins had four hits and four RBIs for Toronto.

Dickey (9-10) had a seasonhigh 10 strikeouts, allowed a run and walked one as he won for the third time in 10 starts.

But against the Red Sox he’s 3-0 with 21 strikeouts and two walks this season.

Clay Buchholz (5-7) left the game after allowing the first three batters to reach in the sixth with one run scoring on a double by Goins.

“They hit the pitches I was missing with,” Buchholz said.

Felix Doubront came in and faced 10 batters, allowing six runs, six hits and two walks.

He got his only outs on a sacrifice fly and a forceout.

Everyone in the Blue Jays’ lineup except Reyes scored in the sixth, and Munenori Kawasaki scored twice. Toronto’s 14 runs matched its season-high against Cincinnati on June 20.

Goins had given the Blue Jays a 4-0 lead with a two-run double in the fourth.

Dickey retired the first six batters and struck out at least one in each of his seven innings. He allowed a double in the third to Stephen Drew, an infield single in the fifth to Shane Victorino and an RBI single in the sixth by David Ortiz that made it 13-1.

TRAINER’S ROOM Blue Jays: With first baseman Edwin Encarnacion having a setback in rehabbing his strained right quadriceps, the

Blue Jays obtained third baseman Danny Valencia from the Kansas City Royals for righthander Liam Hendriks and catcher Erik Kratz. Toronto’s regular third baseman, Juan Francisco, has been filling in at first. Red Sox: Catcher David Ross hobbled home on a painful right heel on Ortiz’s single in the sixth. Ross believes the pain is caused by plantar fasciitis.

ON DECK Blue Jays: Marcus Stroman (6-2) pitches for the Blue Jays on Tuesday night and will have a tough time matching his performance against Boston last Thursday in Toronto.

He allowed his only hit when Victorino led off the seventh with a single in Toronto’s 8-0 win. Stroman left after that inning.

Red Sox: Rubby De La Rosa (3-3) makes his second consecutive start against Stroman.

ALL-STAR SURGE Cabrera had his sixth multihit game and Toronto improved to 8-3 since the All-Star break. “The All-Star break did him some good,” Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said.

“From the looks of it right now, I think the All-Star break did us all some good.”

NO RELIEF Doubront has complained about being moved to the bullpen after going 2-4 with a 5.19 ERA in 10 starts. In seven relief appearances, he’s allowed 11 earned runs in nine innings.

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CALGARY — Hockey Canada begins an overhaul of its under-17 men’s program this week by bringing together more than 100 of the country’s best 16-year-olds for a new camp.

Along with 54 coaches, equipment managers and medical staff, the nine-day camp in Calgary will be “massive,” according to Scott Salmond, vice-president of hockey operations at Hockey Canada.

“You can imagine how many trainers we need,” Salmond said.

Ninety-six skaters and a dozen goaltenders from across Canada will descend Tuesday upon the Markin MacPhail Centre, which houses Hockey Canada’s headquarters, an Olympic-sized rink and three NHL-sized surfaces.

The horde will be divided into teams. In addition to playing three games, each player will participate in on-ice skills development and learn national-team systems.

Their fitness will be tested, they’ll be fitted for equipment and they’ll participate in seminars on everything from media relations to nutrition.

Among the players summoned are Toronto defenceman Jake Chychrun, the first overall pick in this year’s OHL draft by Sarnia.

Defenceman Luke Green of Bedford, N.S., was the first player drafted in the QMJHL

by Saint John.

Edmonton forward Tyler Benson was chosen first in last year’s WHL draft by Vancouver.

Forward Jeff de Wit and defenceman Josh Mahura of the Red Deer Rebels are also attending the camp.

Sixty-six invitees will be chosen to represent their country at the revamped World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. The date of the annual tournament held in Canada has been changed as well as the host country’s participation in it.

Instead of five teams representing Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, West and Pacific re-

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gions, Canada will enter three teams mixing players from different parts of the country.

That means the Canadians will now play in the tournament under the banner of their country, and not their geographical region.

“We expect to have a large majority of our players identified at the camp and then go out and scout the remaining few on the bubble once the camp is over and before we name our teams,” head scout Ryan Jankowski said.

The World Under-17 Hockey Challenge has traditionally been held in late December during its 22 years, but the event will be Nov. 2-8 in Sarnia, Ont. That date was changed to allow young hockey players to go home for the December holiday break.

For those major junior teams with players away at the world under-20 championships, the younger players on those clubs will get more ice time, Salmond said.

Canadians in the Under-17 Challenge have gone on to play for the under-18, under-20, world and Olympic men’s teams.

The tournament includes European countries as well as the United States.

Ilya Kovalchuk, Rick Nash, Marc-Andre Fleury, Alex Ovechkin, Patrick Kane and Nathan MacKinnon are among the 1,300 NHL draft picks who have participated in it, according to Hockey Canada.

The new camp was conceived to give Canada’s 16-year-olds intensive preparation for the world stage sooner under the slogan “The Canadian way,” Salmond explained.

“Our idea is to identify our best players earlier and then to have them play together more often,” he said. “When they were in a regionalized model, I think we were still doing a good job of identifying our best players regionally, but not nationally. They stayed in regional model until they came through to under18s.”

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Lack of support has Renegades reeling WOMEN’S SOCCER TEAM SAYS NOT ENOUGH SUPPORT COMING FROM MINOR PROGRAMS

It has been a tough season for the Red Deer Renegades Alberta Major Soccer League women’s team, that much was expected.

What wasn’t expected is the seeming lack of support from the older age groups within the Red Deer City Soccer Association when it came to supplying players.

This weekend, they played in 30 degree heat on Saturday and Sunday with a short bench and no reserve players from Red Deer. They wrangled up two call-ups on Saturday from Calgary, but were unable to get any from Red Deer for either game. On Saturday with 13 players they won their first game of the season, 2-1 over the Calgary Alliance. On Sunday, with the minimum 11 players, they were thrashed 8-0 by the Calgary Callies.

Head coach Paul Morigeau, who is also the president of the association, unloaded Sunday night. “For youth players — U18 even U16 — the best place for them to be is playing up with their best competition level,� he said. “You don’t want to wreck the team below, but the entire structure is supposed to be set up where if

you need players, the team below gives you players, the team below gives them players, everyone is better off.�

Both the U-18 and U-16 teams were involved in tournaments on the weekend. “I mean jeez, even one would have been nice. You can imagine how these girls are sitting there, giving up their weekend to represent Red Deer and the Renegades and they got nothing, they get no support, not even one player,� he said, adding that the U18 team has a roster of 17 players.

The U16 team, had 13 players for their games and had three players called up from the U14 team.

Morigeau says when he was the U18 girls coach two years ago, he had five players available as call ups, whether the U18s had a game or not.

On Monday, however, he said he did receive a palatable explanation as to why they received no reinforcements, but still said in an email “maybe more communication and emphasis needs to be put on guiding players to play AMSL, as was done in the past, so that 10 or 11 players don’t have to carry the whole weight of soccer in Red Deer.�

Ado Sarcevic, the head of soccer operations for RDCSA, said that it was up to the players and their parents if they wanted to play for the major

league team. Players cannot be forced to play for the major league team. They chose to play for their own teams on the weekend. The U18 have a young roster this year filled out mostly with first year players.

He also says this situation should not be a surprise to organizers and managers this year, everyone was well aware this season was going to be a challenge for the struggling club. “We share in his frustration, but I don’t see this as a situation,� said Sarcevic. “We all knew it was going to be an ongoing issue this year because the numbers when we had the tryouts when we made those teams — we just didn’t have enough interest and bodies.�

He does give Morigeau full credit for keeping the team going this year in trying conditions from the outset, but he says for the team to be successful major changes will need to be made.

One of the big issues the club has is numbers of competitive players to pull from. Centres like Edmonton and Calgary have a population base of about a million people, 10 times the size of Red Deer. In the 18 and up age group,

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THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders signed running back Hugh Charles to their practice roster Monday.

Charles, in his seventh CFL season, was released by the Edmonton Eskimos at the end of training camp and played one game with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

In 55 career games with Saskatchewan and Edmonton, Charles has rushed 401 times for 2,170 yards and 15 touchdowns. He also has 82 career receptions for 995 yards and five touchdowns and has returned 78 kickoffs for 1,718 yards. “Hugh is a CFL veteran who over the years has demonstrated great ability as a runner, a receiver out of the backfield and a kick returner,� Stampeders general manager John Hufnagel said in a release. “With our current injury situation, Hugh provides some very valuable depth for us at the running back and kick-returner positions.�

Charles first joined the league as a free agent with Saskatchewan in 2008.

He played 21 games with the Roughriders before being traded to Edmonton in October 2011.

Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard seeded sixth at next month’s Rogers Cup TORONTO — Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard will be the sixth seed at the upcoming Rogers Cup women’s tennis tournament while fellow Canadian Milos Raonic will be seeded seventh in the men’s event.

Top-ranked Serena Williams of the United States is the top women’s seed and world No. 1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia is the top men’s seed. The women will play Aug. 1-10 at Uniprix Stadium in Montreal and the men will play Aug. 2-10 at Rexall Centre in Toronto.

The seedings follow the official ATP World Tour and WTA rankings released Monday. Each tournament features 15 of the top-16 ranked players.

The top eight seeds in each draw will receive first-round byes. Williams won the women’s tournament last year while Spain’s Rafael Nadal beat Raonic, from Thornhill, Ont., in the men’s final.

Nadal is seeded second this year, ahead of Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland and Czech player Tomas Berdych. The women’s top five is rounded out

by Li Na of China, Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic, Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland and Russia’s Maria Sharapova.

World No. 8 Juan Martin Del Potro has withdrawn due to his ongoing recovery from wrist surgery.

Wimbledon semifinalist Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria replaces him as the No. 8 seed and will get a first-round bye.

Bouchard, from Westmount, Que., reached her first Wimbledon final earlier this month before losing to Kvitova.

Raonic reached the men’s semifinals at the All England Club before falling to Federer, who lost to Djokovic in the final.

The Rogers Cup tournament draws will be held Friday.

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Michael Bates, Ferland’s lawyer, said in a release Monday. “If testifying before a second jury is what it will take to find justice in the civil case, my client is fully prepared for that.�

Eyma is now entitled to file his defence to Ferland’s allegations.

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Both the left-winger and his girlfriend testified at his trial.

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In June, Jayson Eyma sued Michael Ferland over a July 2012 scuffle outside of a bar in Cochrane.

Eyma claims that Ferland sucker-punched him in the face, fracturing a bone that required surgery.

Statements of claim contain allegations that have not been proven in court.

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Morigeau did announce one big change on Monday in an effort to better build the major league program.

The Renegades will enter an AMSL team in the Calgary indoor league for the first time. “In this way the team and the players will be preparing themselves all winter and hit the ground running in the spring rather then starting from scratch and ending up in the spot we found ourselves this year,� Morigeau said in an email.

But the underlying theme is better co-operaton by all parties needs to take place to make the Renegades a successful franchise. “We need to work together, the Renegades, AMSL, and even Red Deer College,� said Sarcevic. “We need to be on the same page and everyone working together towards the major league and obviously the college — all of the players that play major league in the north and south, they continue playing for the colleges or universities. And here that is not the case.� jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com

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GAMES: Game time “And I was going to throw. Because I didn’t want to run,” Frizell said.

Frizell reeled off one joke after another with the media in the mixed zone after her event, but the thrower is a fierce competitor when she steps into the ring.

“It’s game time,” she explained.

“You just walk out there like I walked out there today, and it’s game time.

“You come off, it’s relax time, you’re done, you left it all out there on the track and you’re done.”

Nedow, meanwhile, threw 20.59 to capture the shot put bronze in a field missing injured Canadian-record holder Dylan Armstrong.

O’Dayne Richards of Jamaican threw a Games-record 21.61 for gold, while Tom Walsh of New Zealand was second with 21.19.

“It was a great competition, two guys breaking the Commonwealth Games record, that just shows how stacked the field is,” Nedow said.

The 23-year-old trains with Frizell and Armstrong as part of the throws program coached by Anatoliy Bondarchuk and Derek Evely in Kamloops, B.C. “We’re all fun on the side but when it comes to training, we’re serious,” Nedow said. “That helps a lot ... it’s almost a competition every day.”

Warner, meanwhile, is on pace to win the men’s decathlon as the leader after Day 1. The 24-year-old from London, Ont., ran 10.29 in the 100 metres to begin the day, breaking the Games record held by British legend Daley Thompson.

“Yeah the 100 was good,” Warner said. “When I was about halfway down (the track), I thought, ’Please say 10.29.’

Just because I wanted to dip under that 10.30. I got it and I’m pretty happy with that.”

He finished the day just two points off where he was after Day 1 at last summer’s world championships where he won bronze. But he gave up about 100 points in the high jump, he said — 100 points that would have put him within striking distance of Michael Smith’s Canadian record of 8,626 he set in 1996.

“Pleased with everything except for high jump,” Warner said.

“I would have liked to get around the 2.05 range. But I guess I have to settle with 1.96 and make up the points

in other places.”

Warner planned to head straight to the athletes village for dinner, a massage and then sleep before Day 2 began at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning.

A rowdy crowd turned out to watch both the morning qualifying events and the evening finals at Hampden Park.

The storied stadium has been transformed for track and field by raising the surface almost two metres and extending the track over the existing lower eight rows of seats. Hampden Park seats 44,000 now, but it will be returned to a 52,000-seat soccer stadium following the Games.

CAMP: Best players “Now, we have the best players in the country and they come all to one place. We end up picking three teams that will have no regional bias. Kids from Quebec will play with kids from Alberta. It gives us an opportunity for our best players to be mixed together and for them to play together more often.”

Of the 108 players summoned to Calgary, 10 are from B.C., 14 are Albertans, two are from Saskatchewan, six are Manitobans, Ontario has 40 and Quebec has 25.

Nova Scotia will have nine players at camp and there are two from Newfoundland and Labrador.

The provincial branches of Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon are not represented among the skaters.

“There are some branches who don’t have a player coming from the 108,” Salmond said.

“Part of our job is to work with our branches and those branches who feel like ’Hey, we didn’t have a player this year, we need to have more next year’ that helps us in our development. It encourages people to do more.”

Jankowski and four regional scouts compiled the camp roster. The head scout says the camp’s format will force those players considered the best in their region to compete harder for the opportunity to play in the under-17 tournament.

“He is now put out of his comfort zone and comparing himself to players from other areas,” Jankowski said.

The coaches of the Red, Black and White teams and the six assistants will run on-ice sessions. Sheldon Keefe of the OHL’s Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, Dan Lambert of the WHL’s Kelowna Rockets and McGill University’s Kelly Nobes are the head coaches.

Sterling loses in court, judge allows Clippers sale to ex-Microsoft CEO

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — Embattled Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling lost his attempt to block the $2 billion sale of the team to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.

In allowing the deal to go forward, Superior Court Judge Michael Levanas sided Monday with Sterling’s estranged wife, Shelly Sterling, who negotiated the record sale after the NBA banned the 80-year-old billionaire for making offensive remarks about blacks.

Shelly Sterling sought the probate judge’s approval to ink the deal after taking over the family trust that owns the team because doctors found Donald Sterling had signs of Alzheimer’s disease and couldn’t manage his affairs.

The judge said Shelly Sterling had negotiated a good deal and the removal of her husband as a co-trustee was in good faith and not part of a secret plan to seize the team.

Shelly Sterling hugged her lawyer and wept after the judge explained his ruling from the bench.

“I can’t believe it’s over,” she said.

“This is the best thing.”

An unusual provision of the ruling bars Donald Sterling from seeking a court-ordered delay of the sale as he appeals. His lawyers plan to seek permission from an appellate court to file an appeal.

Sterling was not in court for the ruling. Bobby Samini, one of his lawyers, said Sterling reacted calmly to the news and told his lawyers they had to keep battling on other fronts. Sterling testified during the case that he would fight the NBA until his death.

With lawsuits pending in state and federal courts, the ruling in Los Angeles County Superior Court is unlikely to put an end to the bizarre saga that began in April when a recording surfaced of Sterling scolding his young girlfriend for bringing black men to Clippers games.

The NBA moved quickly to ban Sterling for life and fined him $2.5 million.

Sterling was apologetic after the audio recording went viral, but his mea culpa backfired when he criticized Lakers great Magic Johnson, who had been photographed with Sterling’s girlfriend, as a bad role model for kids because he had HIV. Sterling was roundly condemned from locker rooms to the Oval Office, where President Barack Obama called Sterling’s remarks “incredibly offensive racist statements.”

With the NBA threatening to seize the team and auction it, Sterling initially gave his wife of 58 years permission to negotiate a sale but then refused to sign the $2 billion Ballmer deal, which would be a record price for an NBA team. He said he would sue the league instead and then revoked the trust, which his lawyers said effectively killed the deal.

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LOST F cat, 1 blue eye, 1 BUSY office req’s F/T green, calico w/orange, Receptionist/AP Clerk. black and white, in Balmo- Duties: All aspects of A/P ral area east of Red Deer & data entry & general 403-343-0730 office administration. If you are highly organized have exc. communication & time management skills & are motivated, Reply to Box 1094, c/o Red Deer Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

LIGHTBOWN Jeffery Edward January 11, 1979 - July 22, 2014 With broken hearts we announce the unexpected passing of Jeff Lightbown of Blackfalds, AB. Jeff attended school in Red Deer and worked as Safety Officer for Proform Concrete Services. Camping was a lifelong passion for Jeff and he shared many happy times around the campfire with family and friends. Jeff is survived by his loving wife Crissy LightbownClarke and her children Bailey, Peyton and Noah, his parents Al (Gillian) Lightbown and Debbie (Ken) Lawrence, sister Jen (Arlo) Moon all of Blackfalds, step siblings Trisha (Jay) Kasawski, Julie (Barrie) Latter, Kristy (Curtis) Ross, Jen Hardie, Janice Richard (Brian) Tymkow, Hardie and his very special nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his grandmother Kit Lightbown of Sylvan Lake and his in-laws Wanda (Kevin) Mair, Brad (Juanita) Clarke and Brandon Clarke as well as his many close aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends. Jeff was predeceased by his paternal grandparents Bill (Mona) Laidler, paternal grandfather Ed Lightbown, uncle Jeff Laidler, aunt Pat Nielsen and cousin Trevor Solberg.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Crossroads Church Red Deer at 2:00 pm. If desired, donations can be made for Crissy and her children in trust of Peyton Charles Shindler.

Arrangements in care of Ed at Sylvan Lake Funeral Home and condolences may be sent and viewed at www.sylvanlakefuneralhome.ca

STRETCH Thomas Arnold Mar. 24, 1935 - July 24, 2014 On July 24, 2014. Mr. Arnold Stretch of Ponoka, passed away at home at the age of 79 years. He will be lovingly remembered by wife of 57 years Connie; sons Michael and Wanda, Keith and Leona, Duane and Margo; grandchildren Tianna and (Alex) Thomson, Sheldon Stretch, Kendyl Stretch, Kyle Stretch (Jennifer Prentice), Cody and Stephanie Stretch, Craig and Naomi Stretch.

Geoffrey and Chantalle Stretch, Blair and CarissaLynn Stretch, Joel Stretch, and Rebekah Stretch; greatgrandchildren Lucas Stretch, Arie Stretch and Selah Stretch. Arnold is survived by brother John and Margaret Stretch; sister Eleanor-Jean and George Hoedl as well as numerous nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by parents Floyd and Amy Stretch and sister Marjorie Mazer. A Funeral Service will be held at the Ponoka Funeral home at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2014. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to S.T.A.R.S. To express condolences to Arnold’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME ~ A WOMBOLD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME ~ 403.783.3122

KIM Jasen Andrew Nov. 4, 1991 - Edmonton, AB July 23, 2014 - Springbrook, AB Jasen Kim, beloved son of Harry and Laura Kim of Calgary, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2014 at the age of 22 years. Jasen was born in Edmonton and graduated in 2013 from Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary. He received his Bachelor of Commerce degree and was working towards a CPA designation at Collins Barrows Accounting firm in Red Deer, Alberta. Jasen loved the outdoors and enjoyed spending as many days as he could at his parent’s cottage in Fernie, B.C. Here he enjoyed snowboarding, golfing, quading, snowmobiling, dirt biking and fly fishing. After some tiresome days at the slopes, he loved to end the day playing the guitar in our family “Guitar Hero” rock band. Jasen loved to watch sports on TV, including NFL, CFL and NHL games. He enjoyed participating in football and hockey pools with many of his childhood and university friends and at the office. As much as Jasen loved sports, he really enjoyed spending time with his friends as time allowed from his studies.

Jasen is survived by his parents Harry and Laura Kim; sister Melissa, grandparents Don and Maureen Snyder; grandmother Chung Won Kim; aunt Susan Koybasi (Erturk); uncles John Kim (Maria) and Craig Snyder (Marion); cousins Nesrin (Craig), Nese (Kelvin), Jessica, Matteo, Marco, Aydin, and many friends and co-workers.

He was predeceased by his grandfather Hyung Su Kim, and Uncle Paul Kim (Barbara). Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary, AB) on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 10:30 a.m.

Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to KidSport Canada Alberta, Box 36107, Lakeview RPO, Calgary, AB T3E 7C6 Telephone: 1-(888)91-4kids or (403) 217-3761, www.kidsportcanada.ca.

In living memory of Jasen Kim, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Calgary, AB, T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200

TOMALTY Carrol 1923 - 2014 Mrs. Carrol Ethel Tomalty (nee Graham) of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away at the Red Deer Hospice on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at the age of 90 years. Carrol was born on September 21, 1923 on the family farm in the Edwell District, East of Penhold, Alberta. She married Ralph Tomalty in 1947 and they lived on their farm in the Waskasoo District, where they raised a family of seven children and where Carrol continued to live until her death. Carol will be lovingly remembered by her children: Kathy (Lester) Gurnett of Airdrie, Alberta, Keith (Anne), Gerald (Connie), Neil (Vera), all of Red Deer, Donna (John) Armstrong of Big Stone, Alberta, Wayne (Shauna) of Edmonton, Alberta and John (Laurie), also of Red Deer; twenty-six grandchildren and thirtyseven great grandchildren.

She is also survived by her sister, Margaret Collier and sister-in-law, Verna Tomalty, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Carrol was predeceased by her loving husband, Ralph in 2002; an infant daughter, Grace; parents, Herman and Florence; and two brothers, Lloyd and Bob. “Death is not extinguishing the light, but turning out the Lamp because the dawn has come.”

A Memorial Service will be held at the Balmoral Bible Chapel, Highway 11 East and Rutherford Drive, Red Deer, Alberta on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. with John Armstrong officiating.

A Private Family Interment will be held at the Alto Reste Cemetery, Red Deer, Alberta. If desired, Memorial Donations in Carrol’s honor may be made directly to the Christian Blind Mission at www.cbmcanada.org or to the Red Deer Hospice Society at www.reddeerhospice.com.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements in care of Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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STAPLES 1975 - 2014 Rhondi Joy Staples (Oram), beloved wife of Phil Staples, lost her courageous battle to cancer on July 24, 2014, at the age of 38. In the months, days, and hours leading up to her passing, she was surrounded by loving family and friends. Rhondi will be lovingly remembered by her husband Phil and their three boys; Isaiah, Declan and Keenan. She is survived by her mother Wynne Oram; father Barry (Sr) Oram; father and mother-in-law Larry and Joan Staples; and grandparents Orale Peterson and Peggy Oram. She will, also, be sadly missed by her brother Barry Oram (Jodie and children Ethan, Jessa, Sydney and Tyson; sister Janelle Brooks (Harlem and children Zane and Treyton); and Sister-in-law Sheila Staples.

In addition, Rhondi is survived by many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her Gramma, Bev Peterson. Rhondi will be remembered for many things including her warm smile, contagious laugh, loving manner and strong Christian faith. Rhondi loved serving others, whether it was in her community, her family or her church. Rhondi loved to run... she prayed and fought hard for healing, so as to have another chance at completing the Canadian Rockies Heli Run, this September. A team of family and friends will run this race, in her honour, knowing she will be cheering them on from above. A celebration of Rhondi’s life will be held at CrossRoads Church Red Deer, Alberta Wednesday July 30, 2014 at 11:00 am. A private family interment will follow at a later date.

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EXP’D receptionist req’d for general and cosmetic dental office. 4 day work week Mon. - Thurs, guaranteed monthly salary, with generous active bonus plan. Please reply with resume to info@saby.com Resume may also be delivered to 100 3947-50a ave, Red Deer, AB. T4N 6V7.

Contact Dr. Brian Saby at 403-340-3434 We are looking for a committed full time receptionist to work in a fast paced oral surgeon’s office Mon-Fri; 8-5 and provide a friendly working environment. Please submit resume to 215-5201 43 St. Red Deer AB. No calls please.

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JJAM Management (1987) WANTED: SALES PERSON OILFIELD Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Above average wage & EQUIPMENT SALES Requires to work at these benefits. Flexible hours.

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37543 HWY 2N Red Deer division is 700 3020 22 St. currently accepting Manager/Food Services resumes for an oilfield equipment sales position. Permanent F/T shift. $18/hr. Trades 40 hrs/week, + benefits , 1 Experience in water conVacancy, 2-3yrs. exp., tainment, Conical Trailer criminal record check req’d, Apprentice & Journeyman and Frac Water heater is Welders Apply in person or fax an asset. Candidates Absolute Fusion is a must be self-motivated and resume to: 403-314-1303 Repair & Maintenance willing to travel. Oilfield and New Fabrication back ground, Class 1a and JJAM Management (1987) Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Facility. We are looking for oilfield tickets and passport Requires to work at these Welders with Mechanical CLASS 1 driver w/5 yrs. are an asset. Only Red Deer, AB locations: Abilities to join our team. exp. and oilfield tickets. selected individuals will be 5111 22 St. Please forward your Email resume: jkinsella contacted for interviews.

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Well Testing Personnel 37543 HWY 2N 403-309-7134 Please forward resume to Experienced Supervisors 700 3020 22 St. HS&E Manager Or via Email to info@ jeff.sahli@modernusa.com & Operators FOOD ATTENDANT An established and absolutefusion.ca Must have valid applicable Req’d permanent shift respected oilfield service NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. tickets. Email: lstouffer@ weekend day and evening company in the Red Deer CRYSTAL GLASS testalta.com both full and part time. area is looking for an needs EXP’ D GLASS 15 Vacancies, $10.88/hr. + HS&E Manager to oversee WORKER. Drop off rebenefits. Start ASAP. activities directly related to sume at: 4706-51 Avenue Job description the company’s various or fax 346-5390 or email: www.timhortons.com safety programs. Essential Education and experience branch208@crystalglass.ca functions include enforcing TR3 Energy is at the not req’d. compliance of operations OIL & GAS OPERATOR F/T COMMERCIAL forefront of reclamation Apply in person or fax personnel with administra- Bearspaw currently has a GLAZIER resume to: 403-314-1303 tive policies, procedures, position in our Stettler field and remediation in the oil & gas industry Journeyman & apprentices safety rules, and govern- operations for an intermediate We offer competitive RAMADA INN & mental regulations, oil and gas operator. Applicants We are currently wages. Full benefits after maintain safety and SUITES must have experience as a recruiting for: 90 days. Must have valid accident records, submit heavy duty mechanic or FRONT DESK CLERK drivers licence. Email resume Heavy Equipment applicable annual reports, journeyman SUPERVISOR instrument to: d.generationglass conduct safety audits, - Permanent F/T Shift Operators mechanic and possess @platinum.ca manage company’s drug strong mechanical skills, position open immediately or Fax: 403-886-5224 and alcohol program and be quick learners, motivated $14-$18/hr(+bonus).

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REQUIREMENTS: and hard working and live Valid Driver’s License Experience preferred High or be willing to relocate IMMEDIATE OPENING H2S Alive Desired candidates will school completion or higher within a 20 minute commute ARMOR INC Standard First Aid possess a university DUTIES: to workplace location. This is looking for licensed WHIMIS and/or degree or technical Responsible for daily front position offers a challenging Diesel & Suspension CSTS or PST diploma with 3-5 years’ desk operations. Balance work environment, attractive Mechanic for light duty Pre-Access A&D Testing experience, be a member benefits with competitive Ground Disturbance Level 11 inventory/sundry goods , automotive performance of a related Professional pay and significant room schedule, complaint shop. Diesel & transmission Society, have excellent resolution, group bookings, for promotion. exp. preferred.

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Please submit resumes Starting @ $40/hr. Phone resume to: communication skills with Must be legally entitled 403-346-9188 or email hr@tr3energy.com the ability to partner with Attn: Human Resources to work in Canada, donavan@armorinc.ca Fax: (403) 294-9323 internal and external email:kwolokoff@ good communication www.tr3energy.com customers at all levels of bearspawpet.com SHUNDA and computer skills. the organization, and hold Fax 403-252-9719 Applicants may apply in CONSTRUCTION You can sell your guitar a class 5 driver’s license. Mail: Suite 5309 333 96 person at 6853 - 66 St. Requires Full Time for a song...

A background in Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 Red Deer or fax or put it in CLASSIFIEDS Carpenters environmental science or 403-342-4433 or email and we’ll sell it for you! engineering is a plus. Must & Helpers gm@ramadareddeer.com be able to travel up to 60%, Competitive Wages TREELINE including overnight stays. & Benefits.

RAMADA INN & Fax resumes & ref’s to: WELL SERVICES SUITES Interested candidates can 403-343-1248 or email to: Has Opening for all req’s Permanent send a resume and cover admin@shunda.ca positions! Immediately.

ROOM ATTENDANTS letter to oilfieldcanada All applicants must have PRODUCTION TESTING Attendants.

Exp. not nec. @outlook.com. current H2S, Class 5 with EXPERIENCED will train. Approx. 35 - 40 Q Endorsement, (No GDL SUPERVISORS and MIDNITE OIL FLUSHBY hrs/wk. Rate: $12.75 licenses) and First Aid. TESTERS (Rod Rigs) Experienced $14/hr. Duties incl’d but We offer competitive Day & Night Manager/Operator & wages & excellent benefits. not limited to: vacuuming, Must have tickets.

Derrickhand Positions dusting, washing floors, Please include 2 work Top paid wages.

Available All Tickets making beds, empty trash, reference names and SIDING INSTALLER Based out of Devon, AB. Required. Email Resume disinfecting & cleaning numbers. with or without trailer & Email resume to: to safety@midniteoil.ca or bathrooms. Performance Please fax resume to: tools.

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403-264-6725 work, must have truck and Must be fl uent with verbal Or email to: 2 yrs. exp. 90 cents - $1 l& written English, be tannis@treelinewell.com per sq.ft. 403-358-8580 physically fit. Applicants No phone calls please.

Oilfield may apply in person at STAIR MANUFACTURER www.treelinewell.com 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer Req’s F/T workers to build T4P 3T5 or fax 403-342-4433 stairs in Red Deer shop.

ZUBAR Production or email: MUST HAVE basic carServices info@ramadareddeer.com pentry skills. Salary based is currently taking resumes on skill level. Benefits for experienced avail. Apply in person at Production Testing 100, 7491 Edgar Personnel Industrial Bend. email: Email resume to: earl707@telus.net. and/or rdzubaroffice@telus.net fax 403-347-7913 VALVE TECHNICIAN/SHOP ASSISTANTS or fax to (403)346-9420.

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A RED DEER BASED Pressure Testing Company req’s. Operators for testing BOP’s throughout AB. Only those with Drilling rig exp. need apply. Fax resume & driver’s abstract to: 403-341-6213 or email mikeoapt@gmail.com Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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Isolation Equipment Services Inc. an expanding Oil Service Company is willing to train the right candidates as valve technicians and/or shop assistants in its fast and mechanical environment.

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Boundary Technical Group Inc. Is now hiring for: - Technologist (Party Chief) - Technician (Rodman) In the Red Deer and surrounding area Boundary offers a competitive salary and benefits package as well as an RRSP program. We are a Construction/Land survey company based in Airdrie.

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SOUTHPOINTE COMMON and BOWER PLACE Mall Locations.

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Starting wage $13.50/hour With Residential exp. a with restaurant exp. must. Competitive wages Please specify which store & benefits. Fax resume to: you are applying for.

403-314-5599 No open LMO’s to hire foreign nationals at this time.

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CLASS 1 or 3 drivers req’d Start your career! for moving equipment.

See Help Wanted Resumes to be dropped off at Key Towing. 4083-78 St. THE RUSTY PELICAN is Cres. Red Deer. now accepting resumes for DRIVERS for furniture F/T DISHWASHER moving company, class 5 Apply within: 2079-50 required (5 tons), local & Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri. Fax 403-347-1161 Phone long distance. Competitive wages. Apply in person. calls WILL NOT be accepted.

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FLUID Experts Ltd. • Rimbey Fax resume w/all tickets Is seeking to hire • Caroline and current drivers Shop Supervisor • Castor abstract to: for our Red Deer location.

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GROWING National comDesk Personnel pany seeks mechanically for our Red Deer Branch inclined service person for ADS Drivers are required to safely operate company A mechanical aptitude and Periodic basic equipment equipment and provide a /or knowledge in pneumatics maintenance in the Red is an asset. Compensation Deer area, for 5-10 service high level of customer is negotiable depending on service, delivering our calls per month. Service experience includes health plan. times flexible. Perfect for a products within Alberta.

ADS Drivers are required We look forward to hearing young retired person. Will from you; please submit to be drug free and maintrain, must have own resumes to: tain legal transportation reliable vehicle and basic del.trynchuk@cea-air.com paperwork and driving tools. Fax resume or letter practices. This position of interest to 905-760-1233 requires a valid Class 1 or email to dispatch.

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RUNNER bonuses as well as a Own transportation & exp.

(Part-time) comprehensive an asset. Regular hours. medical plan.

Fax 403-341-3042 DO YOU: BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Want extra income • Signing Bonus paid • Know the city well upon completion of • Posses a clean, valid a 60 day/120 day drivers license retention period • Have a friendly attitude • Company provided • Enjoy customer service Group Canadian Benefits • Want part-time work LUBE TECH • Voluntary dental (12-22 hours per week) wanted for busy • Life insurance dealership, possible • Short-term and longAs part of our customer chance for advancement. term disability service team, you will be Fax resume to 341-5066 • Retirement Savings dispatched in response to Plan (RSP) and Deferred service concerns to deliver Profit Sharing Plan newspapers and flyers to (DPSP) customers or carriers.

• Paid Vacation A delivery vehicle is provided.

• Safety Bonus Work 3 to 4 shifts a week.

SHOP HAND Hours of shifts are: FULL TIME POSITION All applicants are subject Morning shifts of MONDAY TO FRIDAY to a pre-employment Monday through Friday 8:00 AM TO 4:30 PM physical and MVR check.

5:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Saturday starting at 7 AM. Medical & Dental Benefits.

Interested Applicants may Wednesday to Friday shifts LOCATED: submit a resume, along starting at 1 PM. 6725 A Golden West with a current drivers * All shifts based on 4 hours Avenue - Red Deer. abstract to: and likely run longer Own mode of * $13.19/Hour. transportation required ADVANCED DRAINAGE EDUCATION: SYSTEMS CANADA INC. Please address resume to Some high school 4316 Gerdts Ave. the attention of Doug EXPERIENCE: Blindman Ind. Park and drop off to Some shop experience Red Deer County, AB. 2950 Bremner Ave., required, mechanically T4S-2A8 Red Deer, AB or email: inclined a definite asset! dsibbet@reddeeradvocate.com Willing to train Fax: (403) 346-5806 the right candidate.

E-mail DISPATCHER REQ’D. SKILLS NEEDED: ken.mccutcheon@ Knowledge of Red Deer A willingness to learn, good ads-pipe.com and area is essential. attitude, ability to work with Verbal and written a team or independently.

Position closing date: communication skills are MUST HAVE: August 8, 2014 req’d. Send resume by fax Steel Toed Boots to 403-346-0295 WORK CONDITIONS: RED DEER BASED Must be able to pay FITNESS Orientated Sales TRUCKING COMPANY attention to detail.

Rep. Needed - Fitness Looking for Class 1 Mechanics. Send resume to Tank Truck Drivers & Pressure Truck Operators. info@fitnessmechanics.ca Please forward resume to: rdadmin@tartancontrols.com or call 1-855-348-4487.

Exc. benefits package & top industry wages.

Please fax resume to: Misc.

403-346-3766

Class 1 Operators

Find the right fit.

Based in Alberta/ TRICAN WELL SERVICE IS Canada’s largest pressure pumping company with operations in western Canada and around the world.

Trican is founded on the principles of service excellence, operational safety and technical expertise, and we are proud to have received numerous accolades as a top employer.

880

Fluid Experts Ltd.

CONSIDERING A CAREER CHANGE?

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Misc.

Help

Trades

frontbus@platinum.ca 403-347-4999

850

WHAT MAKES US ATTRACTIVE: • Values-driven organization • Full coverage benefits program • Global technical leader within our industry • Focus on safety, training and development • Career advancement opportunities • RRSP matching program • Health Spending Account

WORKING CONDITIONS: • 15 days on/ 6 days off, on call 24 hour basis • Must live near base of employment • Pre-employment medical testing required • Working in all weather conditions

427920H8

IS HIRING! -

We are currently seeking the following to join our team in Blackfalds for all shifts: QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER CONCRETE FINISHERS CARPENTERS OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATORS Top wages paid based on experience. Full Benefits and Uniform Package included.

Visit our website for more detailed job descriptions at

www.eaglebuilders.ca

Applicants are able to apply online or fax resume to 403-885-5516 ATTN: Human Resources

or email: hr@eaglebuilders.ca.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

426664G19

Oilfield

B10 RED DEER ADVOCATE Tuesday, July 29, 2014

880

Misc.

Help

TURPLE BROS. LTD. Is taking resumes for: Accessories Dept. with experience in clothing or power sport industry.

F/T positions avail.

Please forward resume to HR Department brenda@turplebros.ca Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

900

Employment Training

Advocate Opportunities

Office Supplies

1800

COMPUTER DESK LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, (Paid $400 - Asking $40.)

NEWSPAPER Has open shelves on left tamarack, poplar.

CARRIERS NEEDED Price depends on location. side in both upper & lower sections.

For Afternoon Lil Mule Logging LATERAL FILE CABINET, 403-318-4346 Delivery 3 Days/Week Oak colour.

(Wed., Thurs. & Fri.) Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner Commercial grade. $10.

BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275

Grimson Street & Goodall Ave.

1680

Garden Supplies

403-347-4250

1830

Cats

offers 403-556-6473

Household Furnishings

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1720

COMPUTER DESK (Paid $400 - Asking $40.)

Has open shelves on left side in both upper & lower sections.

LATERAL FILE CABINET, Oak colour, $10.

403-347-4250

stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

Antiques

1520

COUCH & LOVESEAT (Matching). Sklar Peppler.

Good cond. $175.

403-356-9276

Sporting Goods

1860

CROSSMAN AIR GUN. 357 Shooters kit w/ 4” & 8” barrels, uses .177 cal. copperhead pellets.

Asking $60. 403-755-2760 GOLF BAG WITH MISC. CLUBS. $100.

For more info call 403-314-0804

1550

SOLID CORE CEDAR CLAD, 2’ DOOR W/FRAME. Possibly sauna/cabin. $100. 403-227-2976

KENTWOOD Call Joanne 403-314-4308 for more info Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

To deliver the CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week in Eckville Bowden Olds Sylvan Lake Please call Debbie for details 403-314-4307

Employment Training

TWO 8’ x 12’ x 3”, 11’ x 12’ x 2”, two 2x4’s 12’ long, two 2x4’s x 11’, seven 4x4’s x 10’, 4x4x9’ $50 for all 403-342-0193

EquipmentHeavy

1630

TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, office, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.

Farmers' Market

CARRIERS REQUIRED

3 BDRM, 1.5 bath townhouse for over 40 yr old employed tenants. 6appls, private yard & parking, 1 small pet with additional Sec. Dep. of $500.

Quiet people, no drugs, no partiers, no police etc.

At #9, 15 Stanton Street, Sunnybrook. Rent & S.D. $1400/mo. 403-341-4627.

3050

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

ty of colors desperately 2 Bdrm. 4-plex. 1.5 bath, 4 needing loving homes. appls. $1100. No pets, N/S Quiet adults. 403-350-1717 403-782-3130

ADULT CARRIERS & Art LADIES RIGHT HAND NEEDED POT BELLY stove, exc.

CLUBS AND BAG For morning delivery shape, $200 403-347-3849 SHELVING Unit, 6 drawer, GOLF $90. 403-342-7107 lingerie, 5’ high, French of the Provincial. $100. obo SIZE 7/8 KOBE WETSUITE. ADVOCATE 403-357-4880 BRAND NEW! Never used.

Building Delivery by 6:30 a.m. $35. 403-357-4880 Supplies Sims Br.. Leather chair.

6 days/week in: Senior needs lift chair now. SKATEBOARD HELMET. GLENDALE

3030

Condos/ Townhouses

4020

Houses For Sale

MUST SELL 1217 sq.ft. duplex.

4 bdrm., $191,900.

403-588-2550 Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

MUST SELL New Home. 1335 sq.ft. bi-level, 24x23 att. garage.

403-588-2550

For more info or to apply call 3 KITTENS 3 BDRM. 4 appls. no pets.

TO GIVE AWAY. Joanne 2 LARGE Christmas cac$1000/mo. 403-343-6609 403-782-3031 2 large at the Red Deer Advocate tus $50/ea, Condos/ Philodendron $15/ea, or BEAUTIFUL kittens, varieNORMANDEAU 403-314-4308 Townhouses

BREDIN CENTRE FOR LEARNING! Come and visit our Walk In employment centre where you will find knowledgeable Career Counselors to assist you in your search for successful employment. www.bredin.ca 587-273-0225 reddeer@bredin.ca

Advocate Opportunities

1660

Firewood

1650

SASKATOON BERRIES, east of 30th Ave on Hwy 11.

Open Mon. - Fri. 2-7, Sat. & Sun. 9-6. 4L U-pick $13.

We pick $25 403-318-2074

Firewood

1660

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood Spruce & Pine -Split. Firepits avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

900

TAN COUCH & MATCHING CHAIR, + Green Swivel Rocker $100 for all. 403-347-1308

WANTED Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

Classes Starting Soon!

PSP w/5 games $80, Game Boy advanced w/1 game $60 403-782-3847

Misc. for Sale

1760

4X8 DYNAMO COIN OP POOL TABLE & Various Arcade & Pop Machines.

Call 403-314-0594 BEER MAKING KIT $30, INFLATEABLE QUEEN SIZE BYO BED $40 403-309-3475 BUNK bed w/mattresses, blue; $40; baby swing, blue, like new, $60; patio table w/4 chairs $30 403-342-1934

ELECTRIC Black & Decker Apartment Size Oven, $75 obo.

2 End tables, $15/pair.

Night Stand, $15.

403-348-1905

HEALTH CARE AIDE

LADIES RIGHT HAND GOLF CLUBS AND BAG $90. 403-342-7107 MAN’S YELLOW GOLD WEDDING BAND with small diamonds set across top. Size 9. $175. 403-358-3073 Pick Up Only.

Academy of Learning HCA program offers:

3 On-Site Clinical Practicums No Waiting List Scrubs are provided

New, worn once. Large, matte black, Protec. $20.

403-309-7787

Travel Packages

1900

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

PS2 w/10 games $40, DS Lite w/19 games $140 403-782-3847

CROSSMAN AIR GUN. 357 Shooters kit w/ 4” & 8” barrels, uses .177 cal. copperhead pellets.

Asking $60. 403-755-2760

ENROLL TODAY!

Planning for a Successful Career Seminar Job Search and Resume Writing Course First Aid / WHMIS

Asking $150. New in March 2014. 403-309-0955.

AGRICULTURAL 2000-2290

Farm Equipment

2010

500 GAL. gas tank w/stand $100 403-556-6473 JF 1350 sileage cutter, exc. cond. 403-588-0958

Horses

2140

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

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rentals CLASSIFICATIONS

3060

MORRISROE MANOR

CLASSIFICATIONS 5000-5300

Automotive Services

5010

RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal.

We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. AMVIC APPROVED. 403-396-7519

Antique & Classic Autos

5020

2004 DODGE Dakota 4x4 Good shape. $5700.

403-598-4131 1995 MAZDA B3000 TRUCK with topper, new battery.

403-343-2043 after 5 p.m.

5070

Vans

4050

Farms/ Land

1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed.

Adult bldg. N/S No pets 403-596-2444 Newly renovated bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom suites available in central location. leasing@rentmidwest.com 1(888) 679-8031

THE NORDIC

3080

Roommates Wanted

4070

3110

2000 SQ.FT. OFFICE, 4836 51 Street.

Parking is avail. $1800/mo.

403-343-9300

3140

Warehouse Space

RIVERSIDE Industrial 5280 sq. ft. office/show room, mezzanine, sump, overhead door.

403-588-4081 SHOP/OFFICE, 1500 sq. ft. $1000 Phil 403-350-0479

5030

5120

1983 23’ Triple E. Good cond. $3500 obo. 403-728-0004

5180

HITCH - fits Chevy. New. $100. 403-314-0804

457 Acres Prime Farmland 2,285,000. Surface Lease Rev. $37,535. 12 miles E. of Ponoka on Hwy. #53.

Email: c_mcleod@telus.net Call: 780 910-9467

2012 CAMARO 2SS Coupe 5500 km. Loaded. $41,900.

403-350-6434

PARTS FOR 1992 Corisca Good tire - mounted on rim, battery - only 2 yrs old.

2 air filters, oil filter, 2008 PONTIAC G6. New tires, brakes & battery. Ready to block heater - still in package.

EVERYTHING FOR go. $7500. 403-346-6470 $25 obo. 403-347-4250

4090 4130

Cottages/Resort Property

2006 VW Jetta TDI 137,000 kms, fully loaded,sunroof, diesel, auto, $11,900 403-346-1392 340-9068

LAKE FRONT LOTS

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

Vehicles Wanted 1992 CADI Eldorado Coupe. To Buy Clean car, loaded w/options, tires like new, runs sweet.

SOLD

PINE LAKE - ALBERTA Lots have been developed to house recreational vehicles or park model.

Starting at $79,900.

SEASONAL LOT RENTALS “Cheapest in the area” $3000/seasonal 306-402-7776 www.sandycovepinelake.com

5190

Auto Wreckers

Manufactured

FURN. ROOM, use of full Homes house, utils. & internet all incl. $475. 403-506-1907 VERY clean reno’d mobile, all 4 appls. incl. Asking $31,900. 403-986-8656

Offices

Cars

Holiday Trailers

Tires, Parts Acces.

BY OWNER

5200

Vehicle Recycling

Will pick up your unwanted vehicles in Red Deer and make a cash donation to a charity of your choice or SUV's pay you. Dispose of your vehicle the responsible 2008 BLACK BMW X5 full way with the only environmental approved facility in load, 75,500 kms, $30,750 Red Deer. A1-Willy’s Parts NO GST 403-340-9577 Place. 403-346-7278 CELEBRATIONS Start your career!

HAPPEN EVERY DAY See Help Wanted IN CLASSIFIEDS

5040

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homes

3010

CLASSIFICATIONS

3 BDRM. FARM HOUSE, 2 bath, at Condor, AB. Avail. Sept. 1st. $1500/mo. incl. gas, power & satellite.

Neil @ 403-700-1100

2011 Dodge Ram 3500, SLT. 28,000 kms, $39,500. **SOLD**

5100

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

Acreages/ Farms

NEW CONDO

wheels

5050

Trucks

Buses 1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $192,000. 403-588-2550 TWO 1982 Chrysler LeBaron convertibles, one for 2005 HONDA Odyssey Suites parts 403-347-1523 eves.

EXL mini van, leather, trailer tow hitch, p. sliding 1 BDRM. $765; N/S, no pets, Acreages doors, p. seats, roof rack, no partiers 403-346-1458 sunroof, great family vehicle, $5500 403-782-7098 2 BDRM. lrg. suite adult bldg, free laundry, very clean, quiet, Avail Aug. 15 or Sept. 1. $950/mo., S.D. Motorhomes $650. 403-304-5337 ADULT 2 BDRM. spacious 2001 CHALLENGER 31’ 8th Annual Fall Finale suites 3 appls., heat/water Between Red Deerno slides, exc. cond, incld., Oriole Park.

Collector Car $30,000 obo 403-347-4397 Sylvan Lake Mike 403-350-1620 Auction 5 Bdrm, 3 bath walkout 1995 PINNACLE 32’ ready 403-986-6889 Sept. 19 - 20, 2014 bungalow. Oversized heatfor the road, good cond, GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm. ed garage. Covered deck. Westerner Park, Red Deer offers 403-986-2004 apartments, avail. immed, Beautiful private 1 acre lot Western Canada’s Largest Collector Car Event rent $875 403-596-6000 1978 TOYOTA Hi-Lux all in Poplar Ridge area.

Consign Today orig., self contained, exc. $649,900.

LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. 1-888-296-0528 Ext. 102 cond, $5000 403-391-0631 403-340-0813 SUITES. 25+, adults only EGauctions.com n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets.

403-596-2444

CLASSIFICATIONS

4040

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4000-4190

Realtors & Services

4010

Daily The Red Deer Advocate Call Today (403) 347-6676 Daily The Condos/ 2965 Bremner Avenue, Red Deer publishes Red Deer Townhouses 3030 www.academyoflearning.ab.ca GORD ING Advocate advertisements Advocate Piano & Opportunities Organs 1790 from companies and corporations Houses 4020 and associations from across For Sale ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Friday Forward Advocate in Canada seeking personnel for Opportunities CUSTOM BUILT WOODLEA AREA long term placements.

416771H29

MANTLES GRAND CASUAL BLUESTONE SET 1 Teapot, Cream & Sugar, Salt and Pepper, 2 Platters, 1 Dutch Oven. $100.00 for set.

1 French White Corell Cassrole Dish large. $10.

Pick up only 403-358-3073

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

2 BDRM. 1 bath bi-level. 6 appls, water softener & drinking water purifier. $1450/mo + $1300 d.d. **RENTED**

SKATEBOARD HELMET. New, worn once. Large, matte black, Protec. $20.

403-309-7787

PIANO, beautiful sound.

Good student piano. $200.

780-583-3280

HERE TO HELP & HERE TO SERVE

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 BDRM. 2 1/2 bath, 5 appls, garage $1695 mo.

403-782-7156 or 357-7465

ONLY 3 DAYS A WEEK

47A Ave, & part of 55, 56 & 57 St. $175./mo For More Information Call Jamie at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4306 CARRIERS NEEDED FOR FLYERS, FRIDAY FORWARD & EXPRESS

3 days per week, no weekends

Call at RE/MAX real estate central alberta 403-341-9995 gord.ing@remax.net

Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

RED DEER ADVOCATE Monday through Saturday.

Delivery to be done on/or before 6:30 am.

Reliable vehicle needed.

EASTVIEW AREA

$536/month

NEW HOMES

by Mason Martin Homes Kyle, 403-588-2550 FREE Weekly list of properties for sale w/details, prices, address, owner’s phone #, etc. 342-7355 Help-U-Sell of Red Deer www.homesreddeer.com

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ROUTES IN:

ANDERS AREA Alexander Cres.

Ashley Ave/Ashley Close Andrews Close Archer Drive/Austin Dr. Anquetel/Atlee Close Allsop Ave/Atlee St. Allison Cres MORRISROE AREA Metcalf Ave SUNNYBROOK AREA Sunnyside Cres.

Savoy Cres./Sydney Close Sutton Close Sherwood Cres. & Stirling Close LANCASTER AREA Lancaster Dr. also Lister Cres. & Lockwood Ave. also Ladwig Close Lund Close VANIER AREA Vanier East Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info **********************

TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 403-314-4300

CLASSIFICATIONS

For More Information, please call Jamie 403-314-4306 NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED For Afternoon Delivery Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

1000-1430

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300 classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

BOWER AREA Bunn Cres.

Baile Close Boyce Street Byer Close Barrett Drive Bell Street Baker Ave. Broughton Cres.

Brookes Cres. Beatty Cres.

For more information or to apply, please call Ashley at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4316

ANDERS INGLEWOOD MORRISROE 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

Accounting

1010

INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351

Contractors

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 DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 FENCES & DECKS 403-352-4034

Eavestroughing

1130

GUTTERS, soffit, 403-391-2169

Electrical

1150

ELECTRICIAN AVAIL. to do house reno’s, garages, etc. Free estimates.

780-268-5294

Escorts

1165

KAYLA 392-0891 *BUSTY* INDEPENDENT w/own car Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

Handyman Services

1200

ATT’N: Are you looking for help on small jobs around the house or renovate your bathroom, painting or flooring, or cutting small trees?

Call James 403-341-0617 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

IN & OUT CONSTRUCTION All your construction fascia needs, big or small, we do it al! 403-318-3116

Massage Therapy

1280

FANTASY MASSAGE

International ladies

Now Open

Specials. 11 a.m.-3 a.m.

Private back entry. 403-341-4445

Misc.

Services

1290

CENTRAL PEST CONTROL LTD. Comm/res.

Locally owned. BBB member.

403-373-6182 cpest@shaw.ca

Painters/ Decorators

1310

MASSAGE ABOVE ALL JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

Free Est. 403-872-8888 WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

1370

VII MASSAGE Roofing #7,7464 Gaetz Ave. Pampering at its PRECISE ROOFING LTD. 15 Yrs. Exp., Ref’s Avail.

BEST! 403-896-4869 403-986-6686 Come in and see RE-ROOFING Specialist Quality work at an why we are the talk affordable price. 10 yrs. of the town. exp. 403-350-7602 www.viimassage.com

Misc.

Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL Property clean up 340-8666 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

Seniors’ Services

1372

HELPING HANDS Home Supports for Seniors.

Est 1999. Cooking, cleaning, companionship. At home or facility. Call 403-346-7777 for information.

SCOREBOARD Baseball Baltimore Toronto New York Tampa Bay Boston

GB — 2 1/2 4 1/2 7 11

Detroit Kansas City Cleveland Chicago Minnesota

Central Division W L Pct 57 45 .559 53 51 .510 52 53 .495 51 55 .481 47 57 .452

GB — 5 6 1/2 8 11

Oakland Los Angeles Seattle Houston Texas

West Division W L Pct 65 40 .619 63 41 .606 54 51 .514 43 63 .406 42 64 .396

GB — 1 1/2 11 22 1/2 23 1/2

Miami New York Philadelphia

Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago

Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego Arizona Colorado

52 51 46

53 55 60

.495 .481 .434

6 7 1/2 12 1/2

Central Division W L Pct 59 48 .551 56 48 .538 55 49 .529 52 53 .495 43 61 .413

GB — 1 1/2 2 1/2 6 14 1/2

West Division W L Pct 59 47 .557 57 48 .543 46 59 .438 46 60 .434 43 62 .410

GB — 1 1/2 12 1/2 13 15 1/2

Monday’s Games Atlanta 2, San Diego 0 Arizona 2, Cincinnati 1, 15 innings Tampa Bay 2, Milwaukee 1 N.Y. Mets 7, Philadelphia 1 Miami 7, Washington 6 Chicago Cubs 4, Colorado 1 Pittsburgh at San Francisco, late

Monday’s Games Tampa Bay 2, Milwaukee 1 Toronto 14, Boston 1 Texas 4, N.Y. Yankees 2 Houston 7, Oakland 3

Tuesday’s Games Arizona (Cahill 1-7) at Cincinnati (Leake 7-9), 5:10 p.m.

Milwaukee (Garza 7-7) at Tampa Bay (Cobb 6-6), 5:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (Hamels 5-5) at N.Y. Mets (Gee 4-3), 5:10 p.m.

Washington (Strasburg 7-8) at Miami (H.Alvarez 7-5), 5:10 p.m.

Colorado (J.De La Rosa 11-6) at Chicago Cubs (E.Jackson 5-11), 6:05 p.m.

Atlanta (Harang 9-6) at L.A. Dodgers (Beckett 6-5), 8:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Lynn 11-7) at San Diego (T.Ross 9-10), 8:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Liriano 2-7) at San Francisco (Hudson 8-7), 8:15 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games L.A. Angels (Weaver 11-6) at Baltimore (Tillman 7-5), 5:05 p.m.

Seattle (Iwakuma 8-5) at Cleveland (Bauer 4-5), 5:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Quintana 5-7) at Detroit (An. Sanchez 7-4), 5:08 p.m.

Milwaukee (Garza 7-7) at Tampa Bay (Cobb 6-6), 5:10 p.m.

Toronto (Stroman 6-2) at Boston (R.De La Rosa 3-3), 5:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (McCarthy 2-0) at Texas (N.Martinez 1-6), 6:05 p.m.

Minnesota (Gibson 8-8) at Kansas City (Shields 9-5), 6:10 p.m.

Oakland (Samardzija 2-1) at Houston (Feldman 4-8), 6:10 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Milwaukee at Tampa Bay, 10:10 a.m.

Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 10:10 a.m.

Arizona at Cincinnati, 10:35 a.m.

Washington at Miami, 10:40 a.m.

Pittsburgh at San Francisco, 1:45 p.m.

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

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

St. Louis at San Diego, 8:10 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Milwaukee at Tampa Bay, 10:10 a.m.

Oakland at Houston, 12:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Baltimore, 5:05 p.m.

Seattle at Cleveland, 5:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 5:08 p.m.

Toronto at Boston, 5:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Texas, 6:05 p.m.

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

Monday’s Major League Linescores AMERICAN LEAGUE Toronto 200 209 100 — 14 14 1 Boston 000 001 000 — 1 5 0 Dickey, Rasmussen (8) and Thole; Buchholz, Dou-

GB — 1/2

bront (6), Badenhop (6), Breslow (8), Mujica (9) and D.Ross, Vazquez. W—Dickey 9-10. L—Buchholz 5-7. HRs—Toronto, Me.Cabrera 2 (14).

New York 001 010 000 — 2 11 1 Texas 000 040 00x — 4 8 0 Phelps, Kelley (7), Thornton (8) and Cervelli; Darvish, Cotts (8), Feliz (9) and Gimenez. W— Darvish 10-6. L—Phelps 5-5. Sv—Feliz (2). HRs— New York, Gardner 2 (12).

Oakland 011 010 000 — 3 9 0 Houston 003 004 00x — 7 7 0 J.Chavez, Otero (6), Scribner (7), Abad (8) and D.Norris; Oberholtzer, Fields (7), Sipp (8) and J.Castro. W—Oberholtzer 3-7. L—J.Chavez 8-7.

HRs—Oakland, Vogt (5). Houston, Carter (21), J.Castro (10), Krauss (5), M.Dominguez (13).

INTERLEAGUE Milwaukee 001 000 000 — 1 3 0 Tampa Bay 000 002 00x — 2 6 0 Lohse, Jeffress (7), Duke (8) and Lucroy; Odorizzi, Boxberger (8), McGee (9) and J.Molina. W— Odorizzi 7-8. L—Lohse 11-5. Sv—McGee (12).

HRs—Milwaukee, Mar.Reynolds (18).

Sunday’s Games Washington 4, Cincinnati 2 Philadelphia 4, Arizona 2 Miami 4, Houston 2 N.Y. Mets 2, Milwaukee 0 St. Louis 1, Chicago Cubs 0 Pittsburgh 7, Colorado 5 Atlanta 8, San Diego 3 L.A. Dodgers 4, San Francisco 3

Sunday’s Games Toronto 5, N.Y. Yankees 4 Boston 3, Tampa Bay 2 Minnesota 4, Chicago White Sox 3 Cleveland 10, Kansas City 3 Miami 4, Houston 2 L.A. Angels 2, Detroit 1 Baltimore 3, Seattle 2, 10 innings Oakland 9, Texas 3

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American League East Division W L Pct 58 46 .558 57 50 .533 54 51 .514 52 54 .491 48 58 .453

National League East Division W L Pct 57 46 .553 58 48 .547

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NATIONAL LEAGUE San Diego 000 000 000 — 0 5 1 Atlanta 000 000 11x — 2 8 0 Lane, Vincent (7), Thayer (8) and Grandal; E.Santana, Kimbrel (9) and Gattis. W—E.Santana 10-6. L—Lane 0-1. Sv—Kimbrel (32). HRs—Atlanta, Gattis (17).

Phila.

000 000 010 — 1 13 1 New York 400 030 00x — 7 9 0 A.Burnett, Hollands (6), Aumont (8) and Ruiz; B.Colon, Edgin (8), Eveland (9), Black (9) and d’Arnaud. W—B.Colon 10-8. L—A.Burnett 6-10.

HRs—New York, d’Arnaud (7).

Arizona 000100000 000 001 — 2 8 0 Cincinnati 010000000 000 000 — 1 6 0 (15 innings) C.Anderson, Ziegler (8), E.Marshall (10), Delgado (11), O.Perez (13), A.Reed (15) and M.Montero; Bailey, A.Chapman (9), Broxton (10), Ju.Diaz (11), LeCure (13), Hoover (14) and Mesoraco. W—O. Perez 1-1. L—Hoover 1-8. Sv—A.Reed (25). HRs— Cincinnati, Mesoraco (17).

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100 005 000 — 6 9 0 Miami 000 000 214 — 7 10 1 Zimmermann, Detwiler (8), Storen (8), R.Soriano (9), Blevins (9) and W.Ramos; Eovaldi, Da.Jennings (6), Hatcher (6), S.Dyson (7), M.Dunn (9) and Saltalamacchia. W—M.Dunn 8-5. L—R.Soriano 2-1.

Colorado 000 001 000 — 1 6 1 Chicago 000 200 02x — 4 8 0 Flande, Belisle (7), Masset (8), Bettis (8) and Rosario; Wada, Russell (8), Strop (8), H.Rondon (9) and Jo.Baker. W—Wada 1-1. L—Flande 0-3. Sv—H. Rondon (13).

Major League Home Run Leaders JAbreu, CWS, 30; NCruz, Baltimore, 29; Encarnacion, Toronto, 26; Ortiz, Boston, 25; Rizzo, CCubs, 25; Trout, LAA, 24; Stanton, Miami, 23; Moss, Oakland, 23; Donaldson, Oakland, 22; Tulowitzki, Colorado, 21; Byrd, Philadelphia, 20; Frazier, Cincinnati, 20; Duda, NYMets, 18; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 18; Reynolds, Milwaukee, 18; JUpton, Atlanta, 18.

Alberta Summer Games Three members of the Red Deer BMX Club snared silver medals in the Alberta Summer Games at Airdrie.

Molly Simpson was runner-up in the 11-12 female class, while Nicolas Hammer (12 male) and Cody Pratt (15-16 male) also won silver. ● The Zone 4 Parkland girls softball team won bronze with a 15-8 defeat of Zone 3 (Calgary).

Alberta Summer Games (At Airdrie) Zone 4 medal winners Gold Team Handball — Red Deer: Keegan MacDonald, Jarrett Zilinski, Joseph Rogers, Lee Wagar, Theoren Gill, Robert Chauvet; Innisfail: Jackson Haddow; Bentley: Ian Lush; Alhambra: Liam Standish.

Canoe/Kayak — Red Deer County: Katie Hendrickson, Shannon Waters, Hanna Hendrickson; Innisfail: Darius Ramrattan (4), Alexander Ramrattan (4), Nicholas Ramratten (2), Mischa Maree (2), Wyatt Beaudoin (2).

Swimming — Red Deer: Tanille Collicutt (3), Lauren Bettenson (3), Claire Halford, Kyra McMurray;

Monday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE — Suspended Milwaukee 3B (Brevard County-FSL) 50 games after testing positive for an amphetamine in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Placed LHP T.J. McFarland on the bereavement list. Recalled RHP Preston Guilmet from Norfolk (IL).

HOUSTON ASTROS — Optioned RHP Brad Peacock to Oklahoma City (PCL). Placed RHP Josh Zeid on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 25. Reinstated RHP Collin McHugh from the 15-day DL. LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Sent LHP C.J. Wilson to Arkansas (TL) for a rehab assignment.

NEW YORK YANKEES — Assigned RHP Chris Leroux outright to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Designated LHP Jeff Francis for assignment. Recalled OF Zoilo Almonte from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Placed OF Craig Gentry on the 15-day DL. Selected the contract of OF Billy Burns from Midland (TL).

TAMPA BAY RAYS — Designated LHP Erik Bedard for assignment. Reinstated RHP Joel Peralta from the 15-day DL. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Acquired INF Danny Valencia from Kansas City for RHP Liam Hendriks and C Erik Kratz.

National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Placed INF Nick Evans on unconditional release waivers. Reinstated INF Jordan Pacheco from the 15-day DL. CHICAGO CUBS — Traded 2B Darwin Barney to the L.A. Dodgers for a player to be named.

COLORADO ROCKIES — Sent LHP Boone Logan and 1B Justin Morneau to Colorado Springs (PCL) for rehab assignments.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Barry Enright on a minor league contract.

MIAMI MARLINS — Optioned C J.T. Realmuto to Jacksonville (SL). Recalled OF Jake Marisnick from New Orleans (PCL).

PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Sent RHP Gerrit Cole to Indianapolis (IL) for a rehab assignment.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Agreed to terms with SS Christian Muscarello on a minor league contract.

SAN DIEGO PADRES — Placed OF Carlos Quentin on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 27. Optioned 3B Brooks Conrad to El Paso (PCL). Recalled LHP Jason Lane and 2B Jedd Gyorko from El Paso. Sent LHP Robbie Erlin to the AZL Padres for a rehab assignment.

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Optioned RHP George Kontos to Fresno (PCL).

FOOTBALL National Football League CLEVELAND BROWNS — Released OL Chris Faulk and PK/P Jake Rogers. Activated TE Gary Barnidge and LB Tank Carder. Signed WR Marlon Moore.

DETROIT LIONS — Activated WR Golden Tate from PUP-active list.

Released DE Kalonji Kashama.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Released RB Chris Rainey.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Claimed RB Tyler Gaffney off waivers from Carolina. Released LB Josh Hull.

OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed S Jeremy Deering.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Released RB Brendan Bigelow and WR Quinton Payton. Signed DT Jibreel Black and CB Anthony Gaitor.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Signed LB Everette Brown.

Canadian Football League CALGARY STAMPEDERS — Signed RB Hugh Charles to the practice roster.

HAMILTON TIGER-CATS — Placed QB Zach Collaros on the 6-game injured list. Added DB Harold Mutobola and DE Kiante Tripp to the practice roster.

HOCKEY National Hockey League DETROIT RED WINGS — Agreed to terms with LW Tomas Tatar on a three-year contract.

American Hockey League HAMILTON BULLDOGS — Signed F Jake Dowell to a one-year contract.

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS — Signed F Daniel Winnik to a one-year contract.

ECHL IDAHO STEELHEADS — Agreed to terms with F Gaelan Patterson.

UTAH GRIZZLIES — Signed F H.T. Lenz.

SOCCER Major League Soccer NEW YORK RED BULLS — Loaned D Connor Lade to the New York Cosmos (NASL). Signed D Damien Perrinelle.

Swarz; Innisfail: Emily Lucas; Red Deer County: Connor Sinnamon (2).

Bronze Girls softball — Red Deer: Makennah Bostock, Rylee Cassidy, Kylee Marshall, Kailyn Smalley, Caleigh Meraw, Isabel St. Pierre; Lacombe: Victoria Derwantz, Brooke McBurney; Coronation: Kyla Duncan, Becka Schmidt; Halkirk: Tiana Gamroth; Innisfail: Taylor Blais; Hardisty: Emily Delowski; Tees: Arriana Gibson.

Boys softball — Rimbey: Douglas Buist; Delburne: Kyle Ringdahl; Blufton: Logan Steeves; Huxley: Dillon Tindal; Lousana: Dentyn Biggs.

Boys basketball — Lacombe: Andrew Cunningham, Jonathan Ericson, Cale Hamelin, Carter McLenahan; Sylvan Lake: Noah Lehto, Red Deer: Maxwell Arnold, Joshua Chandler.

Triathlon — Red Deer: Adam Guthrie.

Swimming — Red Deer: Claire Halford (2), Emalee Broen (2), Chen Chai (2), Lauren Bettenson (2), Jaleesa Zaparniuk (2), Tanille Collicutt, Isaiah Janzen, Chloe Grant, Emalee Broen; Sylvan Lake: Matthew Gauthier (2), Michael Carson; Ponoka: Macy-McKenna Christensen (3), Shannon Bendera (2); Lacombe: Cale Kooyman (3); Innisfail: Faith Gette (5); Red Deer County: Kelly Eggink, Hidde Geurts; Bowden: Justin Valentine.

Athletics — Alix: Katrina Andrews; Caroline: Paige Leek (2); Stettler: Dacia Gramlick; Lacombe: Jerelle Bristol; Red Deer County: Connor Sinnamon; Tees: Cody Knight; Bashaw: Scott Kohlman.

Wednesday

● Women’s fastball: Second game of best-of-three Red Deer League final, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park 1. ● Parkland baseball: Lacombe at Rocky Mountain House, 7 p.m.

Thursday

● Senior men’s baseball: Printing Place vs. Knighthawks, Canadian Brewhouse vs. North Star Sports, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park 1 and 2. ● Women’s fastball: Third game of best-of-three Red Deer League final, if necessary, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park 1.

championship at Edgar Park. ● Tennis: Provincial 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 championships at Red Deer Tennis Club, 6 -8 p.m.

Saturday

● Golf: Central Alberta Amateur at Red Deer Golf and Country Club. ● Tennis: Provincial 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 championships at Red Deer Tennis Club, 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. ● Slowpitch: Canadian senior men’s championship at Edgar Park. ● Peewee AA baseball: Provincial championship at Great Chief Park.

Sunday

● Peewee AA baseball: Provincial championship at Great Chief Park. ● Tennis: Provincial 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 championships at Red Deer Tennis Club, 9-11 a.m. ● Slowpitch: Canadian senior men’s championship at Edgar Park. ● Golf: Central Alberta Amateur at Red Deer Golf and Country Club.

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Friday

● Golf: Central Alberta Amateur at Red Deer Golf and Country Club. ● Slowpitch: Canadian senior men’s championship at Edgar Park.

● Peewee AA baseball: Provincial championship at Great Chief Park. ● Slowpitch: Canadian senior men’s

Football GP 4 4 4 5

CFL East Division W L T 1 3 0 1 3 0 1 3 0 1 4 0

PF 74 80 70 110

PA 92 113 113 149

Pt 2 2 2 2

GP Calgary 4 Edmonton 5 Winnipeg 5 B.C. 5 Saskatchewan 4

West Division W L T 4 0 0 4 1 0 4 1 0 2 3 0 2 2 0

PF 99 130 141 102 96

PA 52 84 114 92 93

Pt 8 8 8 4 4

Hamilton Ottawa Montreal Toronto

Week 5 Friday’s results Winnipeg 23 B.C. 6 Saturday’s results Hamilton 33 Ottawa 23 Saskatchewan 37 Toronto 9

Toronto at Montreal, 5 p.m.

B.C. at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Saturday, August 2 Saskatchewan at Ottawa, 5 p.m.

Week 7 Thursday, August 7 Saskatchewan at Winnipeg, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, August 8 Edmonton at Montreal, 5 p.m.

Hamilton at B.C., 8 p.m.

Saturday, August 9 Ottawa at Calgary, 5:30 p.m.

Canadian Football League Leaders TD C FG Shaw, Edm 0 12 12 Hajrullahu, Wpg 0 11 13 Waters, Tor 0 9 13 Maher, Ott 0 6 12 McCallum, BC 0 9 10 Paredes, Cgy 0 10 9 Milo, Sask 0 10 7 Whyte, Mtl 0 6 8 Medlock, Ham 0 7 7 Bowman, Edm 4 0 0 Allen, Sask 3 0 0

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MLS Eastern Conference GP W L T GF Kansas City 21 11 5 5 31 D.C. 19 10 5 4 29 Toronto 18 7 6 5 27 Columbus 21 6 7 8 25 New York 20 5 6 9 32 New England 20 7 11 2 25 Philadelphia 21 5 8 8 33 Chicago 19 3 5 11 27 Houston 20 5 11 4 22 Montreal 20 3 12 5 21

GA 19 20 25 27 31 33 35 33 40 37

Pt 38 34 26 26 24 23 23 20 19 14

Sunday’s results Vancouver 2 Dallas 2 Montreal 2 Portland 3

Western Conference GP W L T GF 18 12 4 2 35 20 8 4 8 31 20 8 6 6 31 21 8 7 6 34 20 6 4 10 31 17 7 4 6 26 21 6 6 9 35 20 6 9 5 21

GA 24 26 24 31 29 16 35 33

Pt 38 32 30 30 28 27 27 23

Friday, August 1 Philadelphia at Kansas City, 6 p.m.

Seattle Salt Lake Colorado Dallas Vancouver Los Angeles Portland Chivas

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Monday’s games Los Angeles at Seattle, late Wednesday’s games Toronto at D.C., 5 p.m.

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

Vancouver at Chicago, 6:30 p.m.

New York at Salt Lake, 7 p.m.

Saturday, August 2 Portland at Los Angeles, 12:30 p.m.

New England at New York, 5 p.m.

Columbus at Chicago, 6:30 p.m.

Salt Lake at Colorado, 7 p.m.

Seattle at San Jose, 8:30 p.m.

Not Bolt, but Bailey-Cole wins 100-metre sprint for Jamaica at Commonwealth Games

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS GLASGOW — Kemar Bailey-Cole did his best Usain Bolt imitation on Monday at the Commonwealth Games.

It wasn’t quite to the standard of his Jamaican teammate and training partner — world record holder and double Olympic sprint champion Bolt — but close enough for the 40,000-plus enraptured spectators at Hampden Park. And a British sprinter — Englishman Adam Gemili — took the silver to add to the occasion.

Bailey-Cole won the 100 metres in a time of 10 seconds flat, well outside Bolt’s world record of 9.58.

Gemili finished second in 10.10, with Nickel Ashmeade of Jamaica taking the bronze.

Blessing Okagbare of Nigeria won the women’s 100, Sultana Frizell of Canada took gold in the women’s hammer throw and O’Dayne Richards won the men’s shot put.

On the second-last night of swimming, Olympic 200-meter butterfly champion Chad le Clos added the 100 to his earlier 200 at Glasgow, while countryman Cameron van der Burgh won the 50 breaststroke. Sisters Cate and Bronte Campbell and Emma McKeon were 1-2-3 for Australia in the women’s 100 freestyle.

ROYAL WATCH: The second in line to the British throne visited the games on Monday, and he brought along a few of his relatives. Prince William and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, watched gymnastics and boxing with William’s younger brother Prince Harry. And Prince Edward, who is William and Harry’s uncle and son of Queen Elizabeth

CORRECTIONS ● The story titled Silverbacks win third straight provincial title in Monday’s Red Deer Advocate, should have said: “The senior C lacrosse team has been around four years and have now won their third Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League title.”

● Women’s fastball: First game of bestof-three Red Deer League final, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park 1. ● Senior men’s baseball: North Star Sports vs. Printing Place, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park 2. ● Sunburst baseball: St. Albert Tigers at Red Deer Riggers, 7:30 p.m., Great Chief Park 1.

Week 6 Thursday, July 31 Winnipeg at Hamilton, 5 p.m.

Friday, August 1

Bowden: Justin Valentine (4); Red Deer County: Hidde Geurts (2); Ponoka: McKenna-Macy Christensen.

Athletics — Alix: Christopher Andrews (3); Innisfail; Brayden Posyluzny; Bentley: Kaitlin Swarz; Bashaw: Scott Kohlman; Stettler: Dacia Gramlick.

Silver Cycling/BMX — Red Deer: Molly Simpson, Nicolas Hammer, Cody Pratt.

Canoe/Kayak — Red Deer County: Shannon Wagers; Innisfail: Darius Ramrattan, Mischa Maree, Alexander Ramrattan; Girls lacrosse — Clive: Emma Arifin.

Boys lacrosse — Lacombe: Josh Green, Adam Warner; Innisfail: Griffen Hall, James Lague, Danyon Lorencz, Devin Petersen; Red Deer County: Elijah Johanson; Red Deer: Devin Saunders; Sylvan Lake: Brayden Laturnus, Adam Sylvester, Hunter Thudium, Riley Woytas; Bashaw: Brennan Waldron.

Triathlon — Red Deer: Carley Wlad.

Girls beach volleyball — Red Deer: Jayda Aasman; Red Deer County: Journey Flewell; Swimming — Red Deer: Jaleesa Zaparniuk (4), Tanille Collicutt (2), Kyra McMurray (2), Chen Chai (2), Grant Chloe, Claire Halford. Lauren Bettenson; Ponoka: Macy-McKenna Christensen; Sylvan Lake: Matthew Gauthier (3); Lacombe: Cale Kooyman (3); Bowden: Justin Valentine (2); Rimbey: Lanny Wildcat; Red Deer County: Hidde Geurts (2); Athletics — Alix: Katrina Andrews; Bentley: Kaitlin

Transactions

Today

● In Monday’s story in the Red Deer Advocate “Rampage advance to provincial finals for first time since 2007,” it should read they will be joined by the Saskatchewan SWAT out of the North, not the St. Albert Crude.

II, brought his family to the table tennis competition.

DAVID TAKES GOLD: World squash champion Nicol David of Malaysia, the gold medallist from New Delhi in 2010, successfully defended her women’s singles title with a 1210, 11-2, 11-5 win over Laura Massaro

of England in just 44 minutes. There was a brief stoppage in play in the third game when Massaro was hit in the face by David’s racket during a rally. Nick Matthew won the men’s singles gold when he beat fellow Englishman James Willstrop 11-9, 8-11, 11-5, 6-11, 11-5.

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