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Auditor raps monitoring

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OILSANDS

CALGARY — Alberta’s auditor general says a report from the Alberta and federal governments on their much-vaunted joint oilsands monitoring program took too long to release and was flawed.

Merwan Saher examined the first report from the Joint Canada-Alberta Plan for Oilsands Monitoring and said he found many elements lacking.

“The report lacked clarity and key information

and contained inaccuracies,” he told reporters Tuesday. He said it was “disturbing” that the report covering the year ended March 31, 2013 was not released until June of this year, nine months after the targeted release date.

“The lack of timeliness made the report less relevant,” Saher said in the audit.

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Confidential tip leads to arrest in drug case

tween the year’s end and the report’s release, including the establishment of the Alberta Environmental Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Agency (AEMERA) and the withdrawal of key First Nations groups from the plan.

“Despite the significance of these events to the joint plan implementation and to Albertans, the report did not mention them because it only covered the period that ended on March 31, 2013. ”

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HANGING OUT

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF What started as a tip from a confidential informant led police on an extensive surveillance of several Red Deer residences.

Testimony heard in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench Tuesday from Const. Josh Matthies indicated a confidential informant, identified in court documents as confidential informant B to protect their identity, had tipped him to a drug trafficking operation centred at a residence in Johnstone.

Members of the Red Deer RCMP spent time corroborating this tip from the informant to give weight to the allegation.

This investigation led to the arrest of Ahmed Nur, who is now on trial before Justice Charlene Anderson.

Matthies arrested Nur and read him his charter rights after a police surveillance team followed his vehicle as it left Red Deer heading to Edmonton to a storage locker.

Upon his arrest, Nur vomited. Nur is charged with possession of cocaine and crack cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.

Nur’s defence counsel Paul Moreau of Edmonton, focused his cross-examination of Matthies on the circumstances of his client’s arrest and the grounds for it.

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Rylee Smith, 9, hangs off the spiderweb feature at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre Tuesday. Smith and her Grade 4 and 5 classmates from Glendale School in Red Deer took some time to enjoy the new Imagination Grove outdoor play space after a hike in the forest.

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More staffing, training and long-term care beds needed, say seniors

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF More staff, more long-term care beds and more employee training are needed to improve seniors care at continuing care facilities.

That’s what Central Alberta seniors told a twomember AHS Continuing Care Resolution Team who want to hear Albertans’ ideas to improve seniors care.

Administrators Isabel Henderson, from Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton, and Nancy Guebert, from Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary, have been working together since July to come up with recommendations for Alberta Health Services CEO Vickie Kaminski by Jan. 7.

The pair spoke at the Central Alberta Council on Aging meeting at the Golden Circle on Tuesday.

So far the team has done about 180 interviews with patients, family members, and groups and has collected about 400 documents.

Many seniors at Tuesday’s meeting suggested they start by improving staff levels and training.

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Fred Olsen, president of Alberta Council on Aging, said the first thing that needs to be done is to develop more long-term care.

“Long-term care is the cornerstone. Once your long-term care problem is sorted out, then all the other systemic problems will start to disappear,” Olsen said.

The team also has to address inequalities in care within the system, he said.

Doug Janssen, Central Alberta Council on Aging member, said continuing care needs more funding to be used for staffing rather than increasing revenues for operators.

“The Alberta government has been promoting forprofit operations as opposed to not-for-profits. Even some of the larger not-for-profits, when you come right down to it, have a for-profit mentality,” Janssen said.

Olsen said the continuing care team is on the right track.

“It’s necessary and we should support them. You have to help make the system better. Don’t just sit there and say I have a problem,” Olsen said.

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amount of staff to support the needs of the client,” Guebert said after the meeting.

“There’s an opportunity to look at how our staffing models have been put in place, how we’re funding those, and that’s actually work that is happening right now.”

Seniors also pointed out the need for more long term care beds.

Henderson said they are looking at how to increase facility capacity and home care.

AHS has already identified how acute care patients are waiting for hospital beds because seniors can’t leave hospital due to the lack of community care.

Henderson said people who go into hospital have the potential to lose five per cent of their muscle mass per day if they are not moving around.

“If someone is in hospital for a week or two weeks, it’s just tragic what can happen so we need to stop that,” Henderson said.

She said improving the system won’t be a quick fix and AHS has to “attack this on many fronts.”

The team is looking at access to continuing care, the transition of seniors to care, communication, facilities and quality of care.

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Ann Baker and Jerry Speer make their way around the Red Deer Arena during a seniors skating session. Every Tuesday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday’s from 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., seniors can take part in the drop-in skating. The drop-in fee is $3.00.

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OILSANDS: First report contains inaccuracies In early 2012, Alberta and Ottawa announced a three-year plan to work together to track the oilsands’ effects on air, water and biodiversity in northern Alberta. It has been described as a “world-class” system by politicians looking to blunt some of the attacks on the controversial industry, which have contributed to lengthy delays in getting new pipelines built.

Oilsands operators are to provide up to $50 million to fund the program annually. During the program’s first two years, the companies paid for the monitoring directly, but the government now has more control over that work.

Saher said the first report contains inaccuracies and makes it hard to discern what tasks have been completed and whether the program is on track. He also flags weak project management on the part of the Department of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, and poor communication between the two levels of government.

A separate report released Tuesday by the federal environment watchdog, Julie Gelfand, took a more positive view toward the joint monitoring program.

“We conclude that Environment Canada has implemented most of the projects we examined according to their 2013-14 timelines and budgets. The department has also established quality assurance and quality control procedures and standard operating protocols for each examined project,” Gelfand said in her first report as Canada’s commissioner of the environment and sustainable development.

However, she said more should be done to consult First Nations and to incorporate traditional ecological knowledge into Environment Canada’s monitoring activities. And she warned more clarity is needed on what the department’s role in oilsands monitoring will be after March 2015.

Saher did note some improvements since the program’s first year, but those were not examined in the latest audit.

AEMERA, the arms-length agency established in April that is now in charge of Alberta’s role in the joint plan, said the auditor general has asked for a formal plan outlining how it intends to address his findings by Oct. 30.

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report on how the plan’s implementation is coming along will be released later this week, and a separate one on the more scientific elements is expected to be released in February.

“We think the auditor general’s recommendations are valid and we’re confident that AEMERA’s going to address them appropriately,” said Jason Maloney, a spokesman for Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development.

Alberta NDP environment critic Rachel Notley said she’s not holding her breath that oilsands oversight is going to improve under the governing Progressive Conservatives, especially with industry funding monitoring through a “fox-guarding-thehenhouse kind of model.”

“I think that the so-called world-class monitoring plan was always more about the press release than the delivery and the auditor general’s review demonstrates that more clearly than almost anything else could.”

NUR: Voir dire underway Matthies testified that a member of the surveillance team, following a blue GMC Sierra believed to be occupied by Nur, had observed Nur dropping a backpack off at a residence on Jordan Parkway on July 12, 2011. It was believed that backpack contained drugs, this was later confirmed when a search warrant was executed at the residence late that evening.

But before then, an extensive mobile surveillance was conducted following the suspect vehicle as it left Red Deer toward Edmonton. When Nur arrived in Edmonton at a storage locker facility at about 4 p.m. that day, the surveillance team surrounded the vehicle and arrested Nur as well as another occupant.

At issue in this trial is whether or not Nur’s rights against unreasonable search or seizure were violated. A voir dire, a trial within the trial to determine if certain evidence is admissible, is underway. Testimony about his arrest, the search of the vehicle that uncovered $62,000 in cash and the subsequent search of the Jordan Parkway residence.

Matthies read Nur his rights, including the right to contact a lawyer prior to conducting interviews.

However, Matthies also told police in Edmonton, who detained Nur after his arrest in their jurisdiction and police in Red Deer, where he was also held on July 12, 2011 to prevent Nur from making phone calls. Matthies said this was done in the interest of police officer safety to prevent Nur from warning anyone at residences that were soon to be the subject of search warrants.

A section 10 charter breach is not at issue in this

Deer hunters are being reminded of their role in the Alberta government’s ongoing surveillance of chronic wasting disease.

Animals harvested in about 30 Wildlife Management Units, covering a large area of eastern Alberta (from Cold Lake south to the U.S. border), must be tested for CWD. There are also four Wildlife Management Units where testing is voluntary.

CWD is a prion disease in deer. It is fatal in all cases. There is no evidence that CWD infects livestock or humans, according to the province’s Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Department.

In Alberta, the disease continues to occur primarily in mule deer, and males are more likely to be infected than females.

Hunters are required to submit the deer head (antlers and skull cap can be removed). Each head must have a green CWD label attached. After a deer is taken, hunters can visit at Fish and Wildlife office or, during rifle seasons, one of their 24-hour freezers in eastern Alberta to pick up a green CWD label.

Heads should be kept frozen and dropped off at a Fish and Wildlife office or any of the freezers.

Hunters who harvest a CWD-positive deer will receive a phone call from Fish and Wildlife. CWDnegative results are provided at albertarelm.com.

More information, including location of 24-hour freezers, is available at www.mywildalberta.com. trial, which does cover a person’s right to speak with counsel. Nur was allowed to call counsel after 1 a.m. on July 13, 2011.

Matthies was the exhibit custodian for the search warrant executed at 259 Jordan Parkway at 10:55 p.m. the same evening Nur was arrested. Among the items found at the residence was $6,000 in cash, cocaine, crack cocaine and computers. All of these items were entered into evidence.

Landlord Mike Ohlhauser testified that he had rented the property in August 2010 to a Candace Fryingpan. At the time another female and a child would be occupying the residence. Later in 2010 he inspected the home to ensure it was in good shape, he observed toys and girls items. He testified that it was in good order and didn’t feel the need to check up on the property regularly.

He returned in early 2011 and everything was in order. However, he had learned that a person he knew as “Isaac,” but identified in court as the accused Nur, had moved in. Ohlhauser only learned “Isaac” had moved in when he phoned to talk to Candace and “Isaac” answered the phone.

It wasn’t until the morning after the search warrant was executed that he learned what had happened. When he went through on July 13, 2011, he said he saw no children’s toys and little evidence of girls items. He did find a number of large clothing, sized XL or XXL. He put all of the contents of the residence not seized by police into a trailer and tried to notify the occupants of the items. But no one ever showed to claimt he items. He did return postdated rent cheques to Candace at Nur’s first court appearance.

The trial resumes Wednesday with up to seven police witnesses scheduled to testify. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

CARE: ‘Hope that things are going to change’ “I think everybody present wishes the team well,” Janssen said. “We have all the hope that things are going to change. We have fears there’s going to be a nice glossy report put on the shelf and collect a certain amount of dust. Hopefully we’re wrong.”

When the team was appointed, AHS created a Continuing Care Concerns phone line 1-844-468-2930 and email account continuingcare@albertahealthservices.ca to serve as a central point of intake for Albertans with unresolved continuing care concerns.

People with ideas for the team can use the same telephone number and email. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Town upholds alcohol ban

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CARDSTON — A ban on alcohol sales that has been in place since Alberta first became a province will remain in effect after residents voted overwhelmingly against the proposal in a plebiscite in the town of Cardston on Monday.

The predominantly Mormon town, 240 kilometres south of Calgary, has been dry for the past 109 years. It was founded in 1887 by Mormon settlers.

The religion prohibits drinking coffee, tea and alcohol, and believes Sundays are holy and should be about reflection.

But local business owners, con-

cerned they were losing business to other communities that allow the sale of alcohol, pushed for the non-binding plebiscite that would have limited the sale of booze to restaurants with a meal or at the local golf course or recreational facility.

Not surprisingly, the overwhelming majority of the town’s 3,500 residents, who are 80 per cent Mormon, rejected the proposal. The final results were 1,089 voting no and 347 in favour of the move.

“I am not surprised because at the end once the people have had the chance to really consider the outcome of the prohibition law, it’s very difficult to have a middle ground,” said Cardston Mayor Maggie Kronen.

County approves bylaw

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF

FALSE ALARMS

Businesses and other property owners will pay the price for triggering false alarms in Red Deer County.

County council unanimously approved a false alarm bylaw on Tuesday that will ding repeat offenders $200 for a second false alarm in the calendar year. Third and subsequent false alarms will mean a $400 fine.

RCMP and the county’s volunteer fire department respond to hundreds of false alarms a year from commercial, industrial and residential properties. In fact, most of the alarm calls forwarded by alarm monitoring companies turn out to be false, says a report to council.

Ric Henderson, county assistant chief administrative officer, said the constant stream of unwarranted calls is putting a strain on police and fire service volunteers, who often have to leave their regular jobs or homes to respond.

Responders are put at risk racing to the scene and time spent on chasing down false calls affects their ability to be ready for a real call.

“The idea is not to generate more revenue, but to make people more responsible and more accountable for their systems,” Henderson told council.

“Police are in favour of these bylaws, as are our fire services.”

Many other Alberta communities have resorted to similar approaches to convince alarm owners to be more wary of triggering false calls. Sometimes it is a mechanical issue, but often false alarms are triggered by poorly trained employees.

Coun. Philip Massier said urban communities within the county are watching closely and are expected to bring their own bylaws to council. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

County, RCMP form committee

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deer County has joined forces with Blackfalds RCMP to create an advisory committee.

“Basically, it’s just a great way to have public input into the policing issues in the county,” said Ric Henderson, county assistant chief administrative officer.

The committee will advise Blackfalds RCMP detachment commander on local policing priorities identified through community input and endorsed by council. Committee members can use the meetings to pass on emerging trends and issues and even make recommendations on community policing initiatives.

Behind-the-scenes organization work has been going on for some time with help from the Alberta Solicitor General’s office.

Blackfalds RCMP Staff Sgt. Ken Morrison said he’s a strong support of community policing.

“I believe we can only do our job with the assistance of the community,” said Morrison. “Only so much comes to us. There are always those things that are happening in the community that

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everybody thinks police already know.

“We need to be made aware of those things so we can effectively do our job.”

The committee, which will meet six times a year, will also give police input on setting priorities each year.

The committee is expected to be about a dozen strong and will include the RCMP detachment commander, a council member, and representatives from victim services, municipal enforcement services, youth and volunteer centre, Family and Community Support Services, schools, community organizations, business and adult and youth citizens-at-large.

“What we hoped to do is get a wide variety of people and I think Red Deer County has done a good job of that,” he said.

Morrison said a similar advisory committee focuses specifically on the Town of Blackfalds. He plans to repeat the rural model in Lacombe County.

County Coun. Jean Bota supported the initiative, which she sees as “leading the way” for other municipalities.

Coun. Connie Huelsman also strongly supported the committee, noting rising rural crime levels. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

BRIEFS Part of Range Road 272 closed beginning today A section of Range Road 272 will close as part of the $36-million expansion project in northeast Red Deer starting today.

Underground utilities will be installed during the closure as part of the plan to facilitate growth in the area.

Approximately 1.5 km of Range Road 272 will close north of 67th Street (Township Road 384).

It will remain closed until construction season ends.

This section of roadway was expected to close in September but that was postponed because preliminary work did not require a closure as first anticipated.

The multi-year 67th Street and 30th Avenue expansion project involves the extension of approximately two km of roadway on 30th Avenue and approximately one km of roadway on 67th Street.

Utilities will be extended along these roadways, which will be paved

Charge against Rocky man upgraded to murder A Rocky Mountain House man is now facing a murder charge after another local man succumbed to injuries.

On Oct. 1, Rocky RCMP said they received a call from a man stating he may have injured his friend the previous evening.

When police arrived, they found Harley Smith, 57, injured.

Smith was airlifted to the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton but died from his injuries.

After an autopsy was completed on Monday, the medical examiner determined the death was a homicide.

RCMP have arrested Neil Cooling, 51, and charged him with second-degree murder.

Cooling remains in custody and will appear in Rocky court on Wednesday at 10 a.m.

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Playing politics with war For the first time in his three-mandate tenure, Prime Minister Stephen Harper has failed to secure opposition support for sending Canada to war.

The Liberals — among others — claim the prime minister always meant to go it alone; that he wanted to be isolated in Parliament for electoral purposes.

The Conservatives — among others — argue that Harper is making the best of a less than ideal situation; that he is dealing with opposition parties no longer capable of rising above partisan calculations.

Those who argue that HarpCHANTAL er never wanted opposition support for a combat mission HÉBERT point to Paul Calandra’s hapless responses to early NDP queries about Canada’s role in the fight against the Islamic State group.

They see that as a provocation designed to undermine any chance of a parliamentary consensus and subsequently compounded by Harper’s failure to keep his opposition counterparts in the loop as to his thinking on the issue.

They suggest that for the better part of the past year, the prime minister had been looking for an international wedge issue that would distinguish his foreign policy from that of the Liberals, and also resonate in the next election.

From their perspective, Harper saw a golden opportunity not only to divide the Liberals, but also to bring home 2011’s soft Conservative supporters who have been flirting with voting for Justin Trudeau next year.

Scratching the surface, one unearths quiet speculation that the prime minister’s six-month deadline on Canada’s combat role could be meant to give him a window — if circumstances are favourable — to call an early election, so as to seek a mandate to pursue or expand the current mission.

That thesis makes for an irresistible construct for anyone who believes the prime minister is blind to the mission’s political risks or, alternatively, who assumes that governments always have their ducks perfectly lined up.

As it happens, the opposite is more often true.

Polls do show majority support for a Canadian combat role in the fight against the Islamic State extremists. But those polls were done before it became clear that the Liberals and the NDP both oppose the government’s decision.

Harper, who saw support for Canada’s combat role in Afghanistan melt away over time, knows firsthand how irreversibly public opinion can sour on such military undertakings.

And then it is a fact of political life that governments drop the ball, and it is plausible that the Calandra episode was the result of a miscalculation on the part of a distracted PMO.

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At the time, Harper’s office had been juggling a NATO summit, a prime ministerial visit to the United Nations and Ukraine’s president delivering an address to Parliament.

Deliberately or not, Calandra ripped a hole in the parliamentary net and provided the Liberals with an opening to swim away from the government.

It is not clear the government saw that coming.

The Conservatives did take for granted that the NDP would not get on board. They had cause to believe the Liberals might.

As opposed to Thomas Mulcair, Trudeau had readily signed off on Harper’s initial decision to send military advisers to the anti-ISIL coalition front, a position he seemed comfortable with, at least until Jean Chrétien described the move as a step on the slippery slope to another Iraq War. The former prime minister was the first high-pro-

file Liberal to publicly draw a parallel between the fight against Islamic State extremists and the 2003 American-led offensive against Saddam Hussein.

Until Trudeau made an off-the-cuff comment last Thursday clearly dismissive of the combat option, it was still a widespread assumption that his party would support such a mission.

In the same breath, Trudeau also said he believed the Conservatives wanted to trap him into not supporting a combat mission. In any event, at that point the government had already made its bed and was less than 24 hours from lying in it.

The fact is that both the Conservatives and the Liberals sent mixed signals in the pre-war debate. It is hard to know which is worse to believe: that it was by design, or that it was by accident, on either side.

Chantal Hébert is a syndicated Toronto Star national affairs writer.

Want smarter government? Focus it

BY MARK MILKE SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE Murray Smith, a former Alberta cabinet minister in the Ralph Klein government, the one that privatized government liquor stores and licence registries in 1993, once told me about a side benefit of such divestments (and I paraphrase): fewer distractions, which led to more focused government.

That post-privatization, provincial politicians would have two less items about which a constituent might complain — lineups at licence registries and liquor store prices — might seem trivial. After all, there are plenty of additional matters a politician might be overwhelmed by on a daily basis.

Leaving the question of focus aside for a moment, there are, of course, other, practical, reasons to privatize government-run businesses and Crown corporations: More efficient businesses, more accurate pricing, competition for consumer dollars (and thus better service), and the end of taxpayer subsidies.

Thus, starting in the late 1970s but especially in the 1980s and 1990s, governments around the world, of all political stripes and persuasions, wound down and sold off businesses.

They did so because it never made economic sense for governments to own and run railways, airlines, telephone and energy companies, among other businesses.

For example, consider the once federally-owned railway, Canadian National (privatized in 1995 under

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the Liberal government of Jean Chretien). As the Railway Association of Canada has noted, “there was a progressive increase in government and public awareness of the need to introduce more market forces in order to encourage self-sufficiency, competitiveness and efficiency.”

Beyond the provable benefits of privatization, Smith’s observation highlights the value of focus.

Why should politicians and civil servants employ a more focused approach? Because the cash collected and disbursed on our behalf is significant. In 2012-13, Canadian governments were a $738-billion Leviathan (based on spending by all levels of government).

Obviously, with numbers that large, it doesn’t take much inattention to misallocate a billion here or there. Soon, as the cliché goes, we’re talking real money.

When governments attempt too much, or individual politicians believe their mandate too broad, they inevitably lose track of items under their control.

One example: Alberta’s new premier, Jim Prentice, wants to bring retail electricity rates down. In a recent interview, the premier remarked that “we have been paying more for our electricity, in my view, than we should be,” citing power price spikes as a problem.

He pledged to get to the bottom of it.

Except we already know the reason for power price spikes. When they occur, they are a warning signal that demand is about to outstrip the immediately available supply. That price signal is akin to

those overhead highway signs that inform drivers of ice conditions ahead (so slow down). Mute the price signal or turn off the sign and you’ve abandoned the early warning system. (Besides, the permanent remedy to higher prices is not political interference but more supply.)

Rather than meddle in the electricity market after tens of billions of dollars have been invested, there are matters on which the new premier could focus his energy. One obvious item where his government has direct responsibility: the soaring cost of government sector pensions in Alberta.

Over the past decade, most Alberta governmentdefined benefit pension plans have either required a doubling of contribution rates, bailouts, or both.

That was and is costly for the general public. This situation reveals a decades-long lack of attention to, and reform of, the benefit sides of such plans. Regrettably, the new premier just abandoned planned pension reforms in September — though, one hopes, not permanently.

There are multiple reasons why governments choose the policy paths they do.

Political survival is perhaps the most obvious explanation.

But as with any organization, divesting of unnecessary businesses, projects and tasks that are offmission helps sharpen the focus. That matters if one cares about smarter, more effective government.

Mark Milke is a senior fellow at the Fraser Institute.

This column was supplied by Troy Media (www.troymedia.com).

questioning.

Perhaps it is time for them to return the favour, and choose Red Deer as the deserving site for the 2016 Memorial Cup tournament, recognizing the fact that Alberta last hosted the tournament 40 years ago.

Dalt McCambley Red Deer

damaged heron sculpture on Spruce Drive.

Pat Matheson (public art co-ordinator) had saved the broken part.

I must truly thank Don O’Neill for sparing time in his busy schedule to lend a helping hand. Without his expert carpentry skills and loan of tools I could not have finished the job in hand quickly.

I am glad the sculpture is complete again and no longer an eyesore.

When I come to Red Deer for visit, I know I am among kindred spirits.

Vinay D. Chafekar.

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Among kindred spirits Last month, I visited Red Deer to visit family, rekindle old friendships and to repair and restore the

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week. He’s also looking at other car wash locations, with hopes of quickly expanding his vehicle database.

“My goal is to get every single vehicle out there on my site and just have the biggest online dealership that you can have.”

Twenty-five dollars from every sale will go into a fund for a charity chosen by customers. Ultimately, Schellenberger would like to set up separate Reverse Dealer operations in other cities in Canada and the United States.

He’s not aware of a similar concept being used elsewhere, except in connection with existing dealerships.

“No one has changed the concept of the actual dealership.”

Reverse Dealer’s location and hours of operation will be posted on Twitter and Facebook. The business’s website is at www.reversedealer.com. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

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Chris Schellenberger is looking to shake up the auto resale industry.

The Blackfalds resident is poised to launch Reverse Dealer — a business that will offer buyers and sellers of used vehicles a hybrid between dealerships and private sales. The result will be extra money in the pockets of both parties, he said.

“If you go to a dealership, you are losing $4,000 to $5,000 every single time you trade in a vehicle,” said Schellenberger, who spent eight years working in the auto sales industry, including as director of pre-owned operations for a local dealership group.

That’s because commission-based dealerships have an incentive to buy low and sell high, he said. Reverse

Dealer charges $500 per sale for vehicles consigned to it, regardless of their selling price.

The business is also shunning traditional sales lots in favour of a canopy tent, which will be set up at local car washes. Prospective sellers can bring their vehicles in for a free car wash and market-based appraisal, with Schellenberger then able to take photos and post these with a professional ad on the Reverse Dealer website.

“I’m not going to post anyone’s car if they’re asking too much money, because my program tells me what a fair price would be and I make sure I’m in the top five (comparable) vehicles.”

Potential buyers will be able to view the website listings, including market

information. Schellenberger will deliver vehicles for test drives, and otherwise act as the go-between.

“I will show, sell, finance, offer extended warranty — do everything for the public.”

Reverse Dealer’s $500 fee is tacked onto the purchase price, with the seller’s only cost the approximately $130 required for a mandatory MVIC (Motor Vehicle Inspection Certificate) check.

“You can get an extended warranty, just like at a dealership,” he said, adding that life and disability insurance will also be available.

Schellenberger has arranged to set up shop at Big Dogs Truck & Car Wash at 6670 71st St., and expects to begin operating there by the middle of next

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Europe considers measure that could ease oilsands imports

Info session offered for getting into farming Are you thinking of a career in farming but not sure if or how to proceed?

Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development will offer some guidance on Oct. 30 during a day-long seminar in Airdrie. Titled “Getting into Farming — Information Session for the Aspiring Farmer,” the event will discuss accessing capital, where to farm, business planning, and resources and education, as well as provide an overview of the industry.

Cost is $25, including lunch, with registrations accepted through the Alberta Ag-Info Centre at 1-800-387-6030.

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS The European Union is considering a proposal on high-carbon fuels that could eventually make it easier to import crude derived from Alberta’s oilsands.

The proposal comes after five years of lobbying by the industry and Alberta and federal governments, and is being called a major concession by environmental groups.

“This measure will do nothing to stop climate-wrecking fuels like tarsands from entering the EU market,” Greenpeace spokeswoman Franziska Achterberg said in a statement.

“It will fail to meet the law’s objective of cleaning up Europe’s transport fuels.”

But an industry spokesman said the revised fuel quality directive is fairer and will help increase European energy security.

“From our perspective, it does come in line with the principles we put forward,” said Greg Stringham of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers.

The proposal relates to changes to the EU’s fuel-quality directive, first tabled in 2009 as a way to discourage the import and use of high-carbon fuels.

The directive would have created different categories for fuels depending on their carbon intensity. All oilsands-derived crudes would have been assigned a carbon value 22 per cent higher than conventional crude.

Industry immediately complained that was unfair. The amount of carbon released varies widely between oilsands operations, it said. Some producers actually emit less carbon than what would have been classified conventional oil. As well, the original text underestimated carbon emissions from conventional crude by as much as five per cent. And industry complained not all countries were equally transparent in reporting emissions data.

Joe Oliver, who was natural resources minister at the time, spoke out early

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Even some European Union countries, home to companies with major oilsands investments, were unhappy with the proposals.

Revisions tabled earlier this week by the executive council that oversees the EU would require fuel suppliers to report what they use for feedstock. But when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, all gasolines and diesels would be considered equal with no category for those refined from oilsands-derived crude.

“The optimum option should not require suppliers to report feedstockspecific greenhouse gas values,” says the document.

Connie Hedegaard, the EU’s climate action commissioner, appeared to refer to opposition faced by the initial version in her news release.

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Stringham said geopolitics also played a role.

“Over the last year, many of the member states were re-evaluating the security of their supply (from) the Middle East and some of the disruptions that are happening in Europe.

(They) wanted to make sure the policy in place was not something that was cutting off the potential security of issue from Canada.”

The proposal must be approved by the European Commission, composed of the heads of state of member countries, as well as European Union environment ministers. It must also go through the European Parliament.

Alberta Premier Jim Prentice called the revised proposals a “positive development.”

“This is a significant step towards fair and equal access to critical new markets,” he said. “While there are still some concerns that need to be addressed, like more clarity around reporting and compliance, we will continue to work with the federal government and advocate for Alberta’s interests.”

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The Alberta Wheat Commission is seeking nominations for two directors and three regional representatives for the Central Alberta area.

The positions are available for regions 2 and 4, with those elected to provide strategic direction and leadership to the commission.

“We are looking for individuals who are committed to advancing the interests of Alberta wheat producers and dedicated to further developing AWC’s strategic direction,” said Kent Erickson, chairman of the commission’s board of directors.

“Our industry is going through significant change, and being in a leadership role gives you the best opportunity to voice your opinion on behalf of your region and make a difference.”

Written nominations must be filed at the commission’s office by Oct. 31, with elections scheduled for November. The Region 2 meeting will takes place at the Three Hills Community Memorial Centre on Nov. 19, and the Region 4 meeting at the Camrose Best Western Plus on Nov. 17. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

Additional information about the nomination process and regional meetings can be obtained at www.albertawheat.com or by calling 403-717-3711.

The Alberta Wheat Commission is a producer-directed organization that represents Alberta’s 11,000 wheat producers.

Red Deer and District Chamber adopted by national chamber Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce have been adopted by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

During its recent annual general meeting in Charlottetown, P.E.I, the national chamber considered four resolutions submitted by the Red Deer Chamber. It voted to adopt policies that called upon the federal government to support technology-driven innovation, to modify food safety regulations that create unnecessary barriers to interprovincial and international movement of agricultural products, and to institute an appeal process for labour market impact assessments that are required under the temporary foreign workers program.

The fourth policy, which sought to have asset management services exempted from the goods and services tax, was rejected.

A release issued by the Red Deer Chamber said it “paid special attention to the human resource policies, taking a strong stand advocating for solutions to the ongoing labour shortage affecting many businesses in our region.”

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce represents more than 450 chambers of commerce and boards of trade in Canada, and some 200,000 businesses.

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Leaders at work By all reports, the 2014 Leadership Conference held in Red Deer on Sept. 22 and 23 was a great event. The lineup of keynote and session presenters offered useful and inspirational messages on a range of topics.

Credit goes to the Leadership Centre of Central Alberta and conference sponsors for the effort in bringing it to Red Deer. It’s a safe bet that, whether a well-honed leader/manager or someone new in a managerial role, most of the conference participants came away with some helpful information to tackle issues in their workplace.

Although there are few JOHN “new� business theories, the MACKENZIE development of leadership practices has evolved. The BUSINESS basic theories are still key to a thriving business, but the BASICS ability to relate and communicate with team members determine long-term success.

One of the presenters at the conference was Julie Straw. Straw is VP of Workplace Learning solutions at John Wiley & Sons, Inc. and co-author of The Work of Leaders, written in 2013.

Prominent leadership researchers interviewed over 300 subject matter experts at over 150 organizations to identify leadership’s best practices. Based on the six years of analysis, the authors developed a theory and methodology that “change the way leaders lead.�

The findings were broken into three areas: vision, alignment and execution. This helps leaders at all levels in an organization to complete their toolkit and utilize these best practices and achieve more impact at a higher level.

Let’s break down these three areas.

A vision statement is a guiding image of what success means to you and your business or organization.

It requires the business/organization to stretch its expectations, aspirations and performance.

What makes you (and your business/company) and what you have to offer unique? What benefits arise for your prospects, customers and clients? Make it challenging, exciting and inspiring!

Vision Crafting a vision is basically describing a future that the group/team will make a reality. Some examples of this may be as grandiose as Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream� speech, where he laid out in detail his dream of a country where all people are treated equally, or JFK’s vision of putting a man on the moon by the end of the sixties.

Other examples could be as down-to-earth such as increasing the productivity of a construction team by 20 per cent, integrating new product lines, creating aggressive new revenue goals, or creating a “destination workplace� where people actually want to work.

Alignment If the front wheels of your vehicle are out of alignment, the results are noise, overall wear and tear on the vehicle and lower fuel consumption. Proper adjustment improves safety and corrects efficiency.

Creating alignment in the workplace improves communication and co-operation among employees and fosters buy-in for the visions. Everyone involved has to understand their role in making the vision

successful. Without this, the vision will never become reality.

Remember, we are dealing with human beings with different personalities, aspirations and agendas.

This is a process that needs monitoring and maybe even some realignment as needs or the situation changes.

This is similar to aircraft flights. They generally take off on time and land on time, but the journey is not a straight line. They change altitudes or direction to avoid storms and sometimes other planes.

They always know where they are going to end up and the general timeframe.

Execution Simply put, execution makes the vision a reality that reflects both its intention and the definition. At this point, leaders become champions of the execution. They have to have a deep belief and commitment to the outcome.

Julie believes that a champion should be a defender (of the team’s needed time), an advocate (for both the work and workers), a lobbyist (for adequate resources) and a booster (to keep the momentum going).

This is just an overview of a much more detailed process. I have worked with this process/product in a few companies in Red Deer and can attest to its value. It does require commitment but is well worth the effort.

Read Julie’s blog at http://blog.everythingdisc. com/ John MacKenzie is a certified business coach and authorized partner/facilitator for Everything DiSC and Five Behaviours of a Cohesive Team, Wiley Brands. He can be reached at john@thebusinesstraininghub.com.

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Federal government falling behind on emissions reductions: audit

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Canada is all but certain to miss its Copenhagen Accord target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, the country’s environmental watchdog warned Tuesday.

And not only has the Harper government failed to introduce regulations to limit emissions from the oil and gas sector, the fastest growing emitter, it has no plan for meeting the target, Julie Gelfand said in her first report as Canada’s commissioner of the environment and sustainable development.

Under the accord, which the government signed in lieu of participating in the Kyoto Protocol, greenhouse gas production was to be cut to 17 per cent below 2005 levels by 2020. Gelfand’s predecessor warned in 2012 that the government was off course and “two years later, the evidence is stronger that growth in emissions will not be reversed in time and that the target will be missed,� said the report. “I think when you make a commitment, you need to keep it,� Gelfand told a news conference. “It’s very difficult for us in Canada to expect other countries to meet their commitments when Canada can’t meet its own.�

The government has introduced regulations to govern the automotive and transportation sector, the biggest source of emissions, as well as the area of electricity production.

But Gelfand’s report says that while regulations for coal-fired plants are in place, emissions have yet to be reduced because “performance standards take effect only in July 2015, and only apply to new plants or to existing plants when they reach the end of their useful life.�

Using Environment Canada data, the commissioner estimated that by 2020, greenhouse gas production in the oil and gas sector will be 27 megatonnes higher than it was in 2012. That’s the biggest increase of any sector. Gelfand also found that detailed, proposed regulations are sitting on the environment minister’s desk, but the “federal government has consulted on them only privately, mainly using a small working group of one province and selected industry representatives.�

Federal officials told the commissioner implementation has been delayed over “concern about whether regulations would make Canadian companies in the sector less able to compete with their U.S. counterparts,� the report said.

Timelines to put reduction measures in place have not been met and there has been little in the way of consultation with the provinces on how to achieve the national emissions target, Gelfand said.

Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq told the House of Commons that greenhouse gas emissions are 130 megatonnes lower than they would have been under the Liberals, but she didn’t say how she arrived at the calculation.

She went on to highlight the restrictions on automobile and electricity emissions.

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MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — North American stock markets registered sharp, triple-digit losses Tuesday as economic worries centred around Asia and Europe added to worries about a global economic slowdown.

The S&P/TSX composite index pulled back 166.67 points to 14,576.45, led by drops in resource stocks as oil prices fell well below the US$90 a barrel threshold.

The Canadian dollar was down 0.32 of a cent to 89.52 cents US. The Dow Jones industrials dropped 272.52 points to 16,719.39, the Nasdaq declined 69.6 points to 4,385.2 while the S&P 500 index dropped 29.72 points to 1,935.1.

Concerns grew that Germany’s economy may not rebound as expected in the third quarter as data showed a four per cent drop in industrial output during August. It was the biggest monthly drop in industrial production in five years. It also came on the heels of another report Monday showing that German factory orders dropped 5.7 per cent in August from the previous month. Also, the World Bank said developing countries in East Asia Pacific will see slightly slower economic growth this year. It said growth will come in at 6.9 per cent this year and next, down from 7.2 per cent in 2013. It added that the pace of growth in the region will pick up next year but not in China.

The World Bank said Chinese growth will ease slightly to 7.4 per cent this year and 7.2 per cent in 2015.

Also, the International Monetary Fund trimmed its outlook for global economic growth this year and next, mostly because of weaker expansions in Japan, Latin America and Europe.

Meanwhile, investors will take in earnings this week from big multinationals including Alcoa and PepsiCo. Traders expect a slowing pace in earnings growth and wonder how a stronger U.S. currency will impact the earnings of companies that make a big chunk of profits overseas.

Canadian quarterly earnings tend to lag the U.S. by a few weeks and investors will particularly be focused on the resource sector, especially since oil tumbled 13.5 per cent during the July-September period, copper fell six per cent and gold dropped 8.35 per cent.

The TSX energy sector fell 1.9 per cent as the November crude oil contract in New York dropped $1.49 to US$88.85 a barrel, its lowest close since April, 2013.

The December copper contract was unchanged at US$3.04 a pound and the base metals sector shed 3.35 per cent.

The gold sector was down about three per cent while the December gold contract was up $5.10 to US$1,212.40 an ounce.

All other TSX sectors contributed to the losses, save for the utilities sector which netted a 0.85 per cent gain.

Currencies at close: Cdn — 89.52 cents US, down

ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: Nov. ’14 $0.40 lower $412.90; Jan ’15 $0.40 lower $419.20; March ’15 $0.50 lower $426.00; May ’15 $0.70 lower $431.60; July ’15 $1.20 higher $435.60; Nov ’15 $1.70 lower $440.80; Jan. ’16 $1.70 lower $444.80; March ’16 $1.70 lower $448.70; May ’16 $1.70 lower $448.70; July ’16 $1.70 lower $448.70; Nov. ’16 $1.70 lower $448.70.

Barley (Western): Oct. ’14 $2.00 higher 116.50; Dec. ’14 2.00 higher $118.50; March ’15 $1.00 higher $120.50; May ’15 $1.00 higher $120.50; July ’15 $1.00 higher $120.50; Oct. ’15 $1.00 higher $120.50; Dec. ’15 $1.00 higher $120.50; March ’16 $1.00 higher $120.50; May ’16 $1.00 higher $120.50; July ’16 $1.00 higher $120.50; Oct. ’16 $1.00 higher $120.50.

Tuesday’s estimated volume of trade: 558,480 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 558,480.

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oilpatch odours. Baytex was required to install odour-capturing equipment.

Company officials have said those instructions are being followed.

Wilson said the families are pleased their actions resulted in improved regulations, as well as an admission that oilpatch emissions can have health impacts.

“They wanted to make sure that no other families had to go through

what they’ve gone through.

Hopefully, the takeaway (for the government) is that it’s better to embrace these challenges and issues than it is to pretend they’re not there.”

Three of the families have moved away from the community where they once lived.

The fourth didn’t have a home on the purchased land and remains in Reno.

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OTTAWA — Some of North America’s most influential online companies warn that Canada is losing its international edge on the Internet because businesses are slow to take up digital technology.

The Internet Association, a group that calls itself the voice of “America’s leading Internet companies” including Google and Facebook, released a paper Tuesday on Canada’s competitiveness in the digital economy.

The paper points to statistics showing Canadians are among the most enthusiastic users of the Internet in the world, taking into account the time they spend online and their social networking habits.

But small- and medium-sized businesses are another matter. Only three per cent of the Canadian retail economy is online compared with 23 per cent in the United Kingdom. The contribution Internet companies in Canada make to the economy is far below that of other G20 countries.

Such issues have been raised for years. The Council of Canadian Academies Expert Panel on Business Innovation outlined the same concerns in 2009. The federal government finally produced a digital strategy this year, after years of discussion.

The Internet Association, while supporting the strategy, calls for faster,

more aggressive action.

Its main proposal is a Digital Renovation Tax Credit to help businesses adopt digital technologies.

Colin McKay, head of public policy and government relations for Google Canada, used a recent trip to Prince Edward Island to underline the need to go digital. McKay said tourism pamphlets were outdated for an October visitor seeking a seafood restaurant.

Online sources told him who hadn’t closed for the season.

“It’s no longer tied into a book or a reference source,” McKay told an Economic Club luncheon. “You have the ability as a small business to target someone who is looking for your business at that very moment and give them some specific information about what services you have available.”

The paper also takes a swipe at Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, legislation that was initially brought in to make consumers feel comfortable online.

The report notes that British Columbia and Nova Scotia require publicsector data to be stored locally and not in an computing cloud managed elsewhere.

“By forcing companies to store their data locally, it hinders their competitiveness and causes governments to waste money because online storage reduces costs and complexities,” the paper said.

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EDMONTON — A Calgary-based oilsands producer has reached a settlement with a group of families forced from their farms over odours.

“They’ve been put in a position where they can start afresh,” said Keith Wilson lawyer for the four families whose farms have now been acquired by Baytex Energy Ltd. “That chapter’s now closed.”

The families’ former farms were located in the centre of the company’s Reno field in northwest Alberta near Peace River.

Baytex uses an unusual method of recovering oil from bitumen which involves heating the substance in large, above-ground tanks. The families complained for years that powerful, gassy odours from the tanks were causing a wide variety of symptoms, including dizziness, numbness, diarrhea, vomiting and fatigue.

Eventually, a public hearing was held last January into their concerns.

In March, that panel reported to the Alberta Energy Regulator that odours from heavy oil could be behind the symptoms. It recommended that steps must be taken to eliminate gas venting, reduce flaring and conserve all produced gas where feasible.

The regulator moved to tighten rules around

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Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 14,576.45, down 166.67 points Dow — 16,719.39, down 272.52 points S&P 500 — 1,935.10, down 29.72 points Nasdaq — 4,385.20, down 69.60 points

0.32 of a cent Pound — C$1.7979, up 0.84 of a cent Euro — C$1.4146, up 0.71 of a cent Euro — US$1.2663, up 0.18 of a cent

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Fleury expected back Friday DESPITE WHAT WHL WEBSITE SAYS

BY ADVOCATE STAFF The Western Hockey League website has Red Deer Rebels defenceman Haydn Fleury’s injury status listed as ‘indefinite’.

Rebels GM/head coach Brent Sutter, however, insisted Tuesday that Fleury, who suffered a lowerbody injury during Saturday’s 7-1 loss at Brandon, is ‘day-to-day’ and should be back in the lineup Friday against the visiting Medicine Hat Tigers.

“I put ‘day-to-day’ on the league’s injury report.

I don’t know how they got ‘indefinite’,” said Sutter.

“Haydn told me he felt much better today and hopefully he’ll be able to skate tomorrow.

“He should be ready for the weekend, for Friday.”

Fleury has appeared in two games with the Rebels since being reassigned by the Carolina Hurricanes late last week.

The 3-3-0-0 Rebels will face a pair of tough weekend opponents in the Tigers, who occupy top spot in the Eastern Conference with a 6-1-0-0 record and the Brandon Wheat Kings, who are one point back of

Medicine Hat with a 5-0-1-0 slate. The Wheat Kings visit the Centrium Saturday.

Following the weekend, the Rebels will host the Victoria Royals Tuesday at 7 p.m. before heading east for Oct. 17 and 18 contests with the host Saska-

toon Blades and Prince Albert Raiders. ● Sutter was in Calgary Tuesday, attending WHL board of governors meeting leading up to today’s decision on whether the Rebels or the Vancouver Giants will be named as hosts of the 2016 Memorial Cup tournament.

It is anticipated that the announcement will be made at roughly 3:15 p.m. ● Netminder Dawson Weatherill, selected by the Rebels in the second round of last spring’s WHL bantam draft, has a 0-2-0-0 record with the Notre Dame Argos of the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League.

Weatherill, a 15-year-old Red Deer native, has a 4.88 goals-against average and .844 save percentage with the Argos, who are 0-4-0-0 this season.

Meanwhile, the Rebels’ top pick in this year’s draft, forward Jake Leschyshyn, sits third in league scoring with six points (2g,4a) in just two games with the Saskatoon Blazers. The league leader has eight points in five outings.

Forward Reese Johnson, a Rebels list player, has three goals with the Blazers.

Goaltender Colby Entz, a 16-year-old who is also property of the Rebels, has posted a 2.62 GAA and .910 save percentage with the Moose Jaw Generals. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

Cardinals do it again ADAMS’ LATE HOMER SENDS CARDINALS TO 4TH STRAIGHT NLCS WITH WIN OVER L.A.

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Cardinals 3 Dodgers 2 ST. LOUIS — Matt Adams and the Cardinals are moving on. Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers are going home.

Again.

St. Louis tagged Kershaw in the seventh inning for the second straight time, riding Adams’ go-ahead, three-run homer to a 3-2 victory over Los Angeles on Tuesday and a fourth consecutive trip to the NL Championship Series.

“I don’t think I touched the ground the whole way around the bases,” Adams said. “Definitely the highlight of my career. ... I will never, ever forget this.”

Neither will Kershaw.

“The season ended and I was a big part of the reason why,” Kershaw said. “I can’t really put it into words, Just bad deja vu all over again.”

Following their 3-1 win in the best-of-five series, the Cardinals await San Francisco or Washington with their rotation well-rested for the NLCS, which starts Saturday. They would open at home against the Giants or at the Nationals.

Trevor Rosenthal allowed two runners in the ninth before getting Carl Crawford on a game-ending groundout for his third save of the series. At AT&T Park in San Francisco, fans cheered when the rival Dodgers were eliminated.

“It was awesome, everything we did throughout that game,” starter Shelby Miller said. “It was a heck of a game and a lot of fun, I know that.”

An overwhelming favourite to win his third NL Cy Young Award in four years, Kershaw’s October resume is a wreck.

Kershaw dropped to 1-5 with a 5.12 ERA in 11 postseason games, including three relief appearances early in his career. He has lost four straight starts to St. Louis over the past two postseasons.

“I’ve had success against them, too,” Kershaw said. “It just seems like one inning gets me every time. And obviously that’s not success.”

While the steady Cardinals advanced to their ninth NLCS in 15 years, the defeat was a huge disappointment for the NL West champion Dodgers, who finished the regular season with a $256 million payroll that was $40 million higher than any other team.

Los Angeles remains without a pennant since winning the 1988 World Series.

Manager Don Mattingly wasn’t about to secondguess leaving Kershaw in the game, especially with a bullpen that’s foundered. He wanted the lefty to get

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St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Matt Adams celebrates as Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw, front, catch A.J. Ellis and umpire Eric Cooper watch his, three-run home run in the seventh inning of Game 4 of baseball’s NL Division Series Tuesday, in St. Louis. three more outs.

“It goes back to the same question: Is there anybody better, even on short rest, and even where he was at that point?” Mattingly said.

Kershaw started on three days’ rest for the second time in his post-season career. He was dominant into the seventh, as he was in Game 1, but again started the inning with three straight hits.

The third hit Tuesday came when Adams drove a curveball on Kershaw’s 102nd pitch into the rightcentre bullpen to put St. Louis up 3-2. Adams thrust his hands over his head in the batter’s box then jumped several times as he ran down the first base line. A stunned Kershaw bent over on the mound, head hung and hands on his knees.

“I had a pretty good idea that it was gone,” Adams said.

Kershaw allowed one homer to left-handed hitters while going 21-3 with a 1.77 ERA in the regular season. He gave up two to the Cardinals, with Matt Carpenter connecting in the opener. The left-handed ace is 0-3 with a 9.72 ERA in his last three postseason appearances, including St. Louis’ clinching

Game 6 victory in the NLCS last year.

Reliever Marco Gonzales earned his second victory of the series, after getting treated for a nosebleed.

The rookie lefty got Adrian Gonzalez on a groundout to end the seventh and strand two runners.

Pat Neshek worked a perfect eighth for the second straight game and Rosenthal pitched the ninth for a second straight day, receiving two visits to the mound from catcher Yadier Molina and one from the pitching coach after a shaky start to the inning.

Kershaw had yielded only one hit through six innings and struck out nine, including three in a row in the sixth.

But Matt Holliday opened the seventh with a sharp single up the middle off second baseman Dee Gordon’s glove, and Jhonny Peralta lined another single before Adams homered off a left-hander for the first time since July 7.

The Cardinals had an NL-low 105 homers this season and left-hander batters had only eight homers against lefty pitching.

But lefties hit five off Dodgers southpaws in four playoff games.

Giants take down Nationals to return to NLCS

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SAN FRANCISCO — Joe Panik scored the goahead run in the seventh inning on Aaron Barrett’s bases-loaded wild pitch, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 Tuesday night to return to the NL Championship Series.

The wild-card Giants won 3-1 in the best-of-five Division Series by also scoring on a walk and a groundout. Hunter Pence turned in a defensive gem in right field that helped to hold the Nationals at bay.

Santiago Casilla put the potential tying run aboard in the ninth on a two-out walk to Bryce Harper, then retired Wilson Ramos on a grounder to end it. Casilla was mobbed on the mound as fireworks shot off from the centre-field scoreboard.

San Francisco travels to St. Louis for Game 1 on Saturday. It’s a rematch of the 2012 NLCS, when the Giants rallied from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Cardinals on the way to their second World Series championship in three years.

Harper splashed a tying home run into McCovey Cove in the seventh, but Washington’s season ended with a third straight one-run defeat, including that excruciating 2-1 loss in 18 innings Saturday in Game 2.

The Nationals never got on track offensively, lacking the power that carried them to an NL East title and the best record in the league at 96-66.

After his wild pitch snapped a 2-all tie, Barrett got set to intentionally walk Pablo Sandoval. But

the right-hander sailed a toss way over the head of Ramos, who quickly retrieved the ball near the backstop. Ramos threw to Barrett covering the plate, where he tagged out a sliding Buster Posey. The call was upheld after a replay review of 1 minute, 57 seconds, denying San Francisco an insurance run.

Just like a night earlier when Giants ace Madison Bumgarner’s one miscue cost his team the game, Barrett blew it this time.

San Francisco hit consecutive one-out singles against Barrett in the seventh, and then Pence walked to load the bases for Sandoval.

Pence produced the play of the night when he slammed his back into an archway on the right-field wall to rob Jayson Werth of extra bases in the sixth.

Fans enjoying the game from the outside portwalk witnessed the catch from just behind Pence and broke into frenzied cheers.

The very next inning, Pence could only watch as Harper hit a towering drive over the right-field arcade and between two boats among a large group of kayakers in the cove. It was the 104th splash homer at 15-year-old AT&T Park and third in the post-season.

Rick Ankiel did it for the Braves in the 2010 NLDS. Hunter Strickland, the rookie reliever who gave up Harper’s solo home run to the third deck in the seventh inning of Game 1 and then later said

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he would challenge the slugger again if given the chance, got his opportunity in the seventh and paid for it.

Still, Strickland did enough to earn his first postseason victory. Sergio Romo pitched a perfect eighth and Casilla closed it out before the celebration began.

Harper crushed a 3-1 pitch from Strickland, then appeared to give the pitcher a look as he rounded the bases before shouting out toward the field from the dugout.

San Francisco fans cheered when the rival Dodgers were eliminated by St. Louis at Busch Stadium earlier Tuesday, putting the Cardinals in their fourth straight NLCS. They went crazy once their Giants clinched another chance to play for the pennant, and the city is counting on the Giants’ every-other-year trend of winning it all. San Francisco won the World Series in 2010 and again 2012.

Washington rookie manager Matt Williams, groomed in the Giants’ system as a player, and his stunned players head home to the nation’s capital after a much quicker exit than they envisioned.

Giants starter Ryan Vogelsong didn’t allow a hit until Ian Desmond’s leadoff single in the fifth, the Nationals’ second baserunner. Harper followed with a sharp double down the left-field line to put Washington on the board.

Winless in September, Vogelsong returned to his top post-season form. Pitching for the first time since Sept. 26 after going 0-4 in five September outings, Vogelsong allowed two hits in 5 2-3 solid innings.

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GA 11 19 20 16 21 23

Pt 12 7 6 6 4 3

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF Kelowna 7 7 0 0 0 43 Kamloops 8 5 2 1 0 31 Vancouver 6 4 2 0 0 28 Prince George 7 3 4 0 0 22 Victoria 7 2 4 1 0 20

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WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF Brandon 6 5 0 1 0 31 Swift Current 9 4 5 0 0 25 Regina 6 3 2 1 0 22 Moose Jaw 7 3 3 0 1 20 Prince Albert 6 3 3 0 0 17 Saskatoon 5 0 5 0 0 9

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Monday’s results Victoria 6 Portland 2 Tuesday’s results Tri-City 4 Prince Albert 1 Kelowna 4 Swift Current 0 Wednesday’s games Kootenay at Regina, 7 p.m.

Lethbridge at Prince George, 8 p.m.

Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

GF GA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts Carolina 0 0 0 0 0 Columbus 0 0 0 0 0 New Jersey 0 0 0 0 0 N.Y. Islanders 0 0 0 0 0 N.Y. Rangers 0 0 0 0 0 Philadelphia 0 0 0 0 0 Pittsburgh 0 0 0 0 0 Washington 0 0 0 0 0

GF GA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Boston Buffalo Detroit Florida Montreal Ottawa Tampa Bay Toronto

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts Chicago 0 0 0 0 0 Colorado 0 0 0 0 0 Dallas 0 0 0 0 0 Minnesota 0 0 0 0 0 Nashville 0 0 0 0 0 St. Louis 0 0 0 0 0 Winnipeg 0 0 0 0 0

GF GA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Arizona 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Calgary 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Edmonton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Los Angeles 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 San Jose 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Vancouver 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Wednesday’s Games Montreal at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Philadelphia at Boston, 5:30 p.m.

Vancouver at Calgary, 8 p.m.

San Jose at Los Angeles, 8 p.m.

Thursday’s games Kootenay at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.

Tri-City at Saskatoon, 7:05 p.m.

Friday’s games Victoria at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Tri-City at Regina, 7 p.m.

Kootenay at Swift Current, 7 p.m.

Medicine Hat at Red Deer, 7 p.m.

Lethbridge at Kamloops, 8 p.m.

Vancouver at Prince George, 8 p.m.

Seattle at Spokane, 8:05 p.m.

Portland at Everett, 8:35 p.m.

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GP 13 13 13 13

CFL East Division W L T 6 7 0 5 8 0 5 8 0 2 11 0

PF 281 341 245 222

PA 289 357 313 328

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GP Calgary 14 Edmonton 14 Saskatchewan 14 B.C. 14 Winnipeg 14

West Division W L T 12 2 0 9 5 0 9 5 0 7 7 0 6 8 0

PF 392 373 320 292 324

PA 263 285 320 269 366

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Pct PF PA .600 99 79 .600 134 106 .400 101 126 .400 116 131

● High school football: Camrose at Rocky Mountain House, 4 p.m.; Stettler at Ponoka, 4 p.m.; Notre Dame at Lindsay Thurber, 7:30 p.m., Great Chief Park. ● College women’s preseason hockey: Edmonton St. Francis Xavier Hockey Academy at RDC, 7 p.m., Arena. ● Bantam AA hockey: Sylvan Lake at Lacombe, 7:15 p.m. ● College men’s basketball: RDC Kings 1Hotel Fall Classic — RDC vs. King’s University College, 7:30 p.m.

Pct PF PA .750 86 86 .750 110 83 .600 110 106 .250 84 119

Monday’s Game Seattle 27, Washington 17

Week 16 Friday, October 10 Hamilton at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Saturday, October 11 Ottawa at B.C., 8 p.m.

Monday, October 13 Saskatchewan at Montreal, 11 a.m.

Winnipeg at Edmonton, 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 9 Indianapolis at Houston, 6:25 p.m.

National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF Buffalo 3 2 0 .600 96 New England 3 2 0 .600 123 Miami 2 2 0 .500 96 N.Y. Jets 1 4 0 .200 79 South W L T Pct PF Indianapolis 3 2 0 .600 156 Houston 3 2 0 .600 104 Tennessee 1 4 0 .200 88 Jacksonville 0 5 0 .000 67 North W L T Pct PF Cincinnati 3 1 0 .750 97 Baltimore 3 2 0 .600 116 Pittsburgh 3 2 0 .600 114 Cleveland 2 2 0 .500 103 West W L T Pct PF San Diego 4 1 0 .800 133 Denver 3 1 0 .750 116 Kansas City 2 3 0 .400 119 Oakland 0 4 0 .000 51

Sunday, Oct. 12 Jacksonville at Tennessee, 11 a.m.

Detroit at Minnesota, 11 a.m.

Baltimore at Tampa Bay, 11 a.m.

Denver at N.Y. Jets, 11 a.m.

New England at Buffalo, 11 a.m.

Carolina at Cincinnati, 11 a.m.

Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 11 a.m.

Green Bay at Miami, 11 a.m.

San Diego at Oakland, 2:05 p.m.

Dallas at Seattle, 2:25 p.m.

Washington at Arizona, 2:25 p.m.

Chicago at Atlanta, 2:25 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m.

Open: Kansas City, New Orleans

PA 89 107 97 127 PA 108 87 139 169

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● College men’s basketball: RDC Kings 1Hotel Fall Classic — RDC vs. Ambrose, 8 p.m. ● High school football: Wetaskiwin at Sylvan Lake, 4 p.m.; Lacombe at Hunting Hills, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park. ● Bantam AA hockey: Red Deer Steel Kings at Olds, 6 p.m. ● WHL: Medicine Hat at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Centrium. ● Rodeo: Foothills Cowboys Association Cowboy Classic Finals, 7 p.m., Westerner Stockmens Pavilion.

Monday, Oct. 13 San Francisco at St. Louis, 6:30 p.m.

NFL Odds (Odds supplied by BETONLINE.ag; favourites in parenthesis) Spread O/U Thursday INDIANAPOLIS at Houston 2.5 46 Sunday Jacksonville at TENNESSEE 6 NA Pittsburgh at CLEVELAND 2 47 GREEN BAY at Miami 3 49 BALTIMORE AT Tampa Bay 3 43 DENVER at NY Jets 9 47.5 Carolina at CINCINNATI 7 44.5 DETROIT at Minnesota 1.5 NA NEW ENGLAND at Buffalo 3 45 SAN DIEGO at Oakland 7 43 Washington at ARIZONA 3.5 NA Chicago at ATLANTA 3 53.5 Dallas at SEATTLE 8 47 NY Giants at PHILADELPHIA 2.5 50 Monday SAN FRANCISCO at St. Louis 3 43.5

PA 76 80 108 105 PA 63 87 101 103

Thursday’s Games Columbus at Buffalo, 5 p.m.

New Jersey at Philadelphia, 5 p.m.

Anaheim at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m.

Montreal at Washington, 5 p.m.

Boston at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

Florida at Tampa Bay, 5:30 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at St. Louis, 6 p.m.

Ottawa at Nashville, 6 p.m.

Chicago at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

Colorado at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Calgary at Edmonton, 7:30 p.m.

Winnipeg at Arizona, 8 p.m.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF Philadelphia 4 1 0 .800 156 Dallas 4 1 0 .800 135 N.Y. Giants 3 2 0 .600 133 Washington 1 4 0 .200 112 South W L T Pct PF Carolina 3 2 0 .600 104 Atlanta 2 3 0 .400 151 New Orleans 2 3 0 .400 132

NEW JERSEY DEVILS Signed F Jordin Tootoo.

Assigned D Peter Harrold, F Steve Bernier and F Cam Janssen to Albany (AHL).

NEW YORK RANGERS Reassigned C Chris Mueller to the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL).

WINNIPEG JETS Reassigned G Peter Budaj to St. John’s (AHL).

American Hockey League HAMILTON BULLDOGS Signed F Sahir Gill to a tryout contract and G Franky Palazzese to a oneyear contract.

ECHL ECHL Approved the membership applications of the Allen Americans, Brampton Beast, Missouri Mavericks, Quad City Mallards, Rapid City Rush, Tulsa Oilers and Wichita Thunder for admission to the league.

ELMIRA JACKALS Released F Patrick McCadden, D Tom Silber, D David Mead and G Joe Spagnoli from their tryout agreements GWINNETT GLADIATORS Signed F Will MacDonald. Signed F J.P. Labardo, F James McEwan,

D Drew Baker, G Andrew Loewen and G Chris Kamal to tryout contracts.

IDAHO STEELHEADS Announced G Henri Kiviaho was been assigned to the team by Dallas (NHL).

READING ROYALS Announced the addition of F David Marshall and F Adam Hughesman.

SOUTH CAROLINA STINGRAYS Announced F Braden Pimm, D Garrett Haar and D Erik Burgdoerfer were assigned to the team by Hershey (AHL).

FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS Placed P Dave Zastudil on injured reserve and LB Matt Shaughnessy on the injured reserve/return list. Signed P Drew Butler from the practice squad. Re-signed LB Marcus Benard. Signed QB Dennis Dixon to the practice squad.

ATLANTA FALCONS Signed WR Freddie Martino from their practice squad. Released WR Courtney Roby.

BUFFALO BILLS Signed G William Campbell

PA 132 103 111 136 PA 120 143 141

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Transactions Tuesday’s Sports Transactions HOCKEY National Hockey League CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS Placed F Brandon Mashinter on injured reserve, retroactive to Oct. 1.

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS Placed C Brandon Dubinsky on injured reserve. Claimed RW Adam Cracknell off waivers from Los Angeles. Assigned F Jerry D’Amigo to Springfield (AHL).

DALLAS STARS Placed D Sergei Gonchar on injured reserve. Designated F Rich Peverley injured non-roster player.

DETROIT RED WINGS Assigned D Xavier Ouellet and G Petr Mrazek to Grand Rapids (AHL).

FLORIDA PANTHERS Announced D Shane O’Brien cleared waivers and assigned him to San Antonio (AHL).

MONTREAL CANADIENS Assigned C Jacob de la Rose to Hamilton (AHL).

NASHVILLE PREDATORS Placed F Matt Cullen and F Viktor Stalberg on injured reserve. Designated F Mike Fisher injured non-roster player.

and DT Jeremy Towns to the practice squad.

Released TE Jamie Childers and RB Lonnie Pryor from the practice squad.

CHICAGO BEARS Signed CB Al Louis-Jean from the practice squad. Signed LBs DeDe Lattimore and Terrell Manning to the practice squad.

Waived DE David Bass and CB Isaiah Frey. Terminated the practice squad contracts of DE Roy Philon and WR Rashad Ross.

CINCINNATI BENGALS Claimed LB Khairi Fortt off waivers from New Orleans. Placed LB Sean Porter on the injured reserve list.

Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMOS Signed QB Matt Scott to the practice roster.

LACROSSE National Lacrosse League COLORADO MAMMOTH Signed F Eli McLaughlin, D Robert Hope, G Alex Buque, D Zach Rogers, F DJ Giacobbo, M Terry Ellis and A Mike Crampton.

● Peewee football: Olds at Innisfail, 10:30 a.m. ● College men’s basketball: RDC Kings 1Hotel Fall Classic — Ambrose vs. King’s, 11 a.m. ● Bantam football: Springbank at Innisfail, 12:30 p.m. ● Rodeo: Foothills Cowboys Association Cowboy Classic Finals, 1 and 7 p.m., Westerner Stockmens Pavilion. ● Junior women’s hockey: Irma at Central Alberta, 4:15 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex. ● WHL: Brandon at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Centrium. ● Midget AA hockey: Calgary Blazers at Red Deer Elks, 7:15 p.m., Collicutt Centre; Calgary Stampeders at Olds, 7:30 p.m. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Medicine Hat at Ponoka, 8 p.m.; Cochrane at Three Hills, 8 p.m., Trochu.

Sunday

● College men’s basketball: RDC Kings 1Hotel Fall Classic — RDC vs. Red River College, 11 a.m.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS GATINEAU, Que. — The day before the start of another NHL season, Martin Brodeur found himself in the strange position of being out of work.

He hopes it’s not a situation he’ll be in for long.

But despite 21 stellar seasons with the New Jersey Devils that included three Stanley Cup titles and an NHL-record 688 wins, the 42-year-old goaltender knows his time in the NHL may have come to an end.

Still, Brodeur has been keeping in shape this week, training with Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s Gatineau Olympiques. His son, Anthony, is a goalie on the team.

“It means a lot (to be training with Anthony),” Brodeur said. “This was a great opportunity for me to jump in and have fun with him and see what kind of level he’s playing against every day. It’s been fun.”

Brodeur skated with some of his former Devils teammates last month, but has found it difficult to find any quality ice time since training camp opened.

Coming to Gatineau has allowed him to maintain his training and spend quality time with his oldest son.

Brodeur was in Mississauga last week catching up with younger son Jeremy, who is a goaltender for the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League.

There are also plans to visit Jeremy’s twin William, a forward at Shattuck-St.Mary’s in Minnesota.

Brodeur is thoroughly enjoying having the opportunity to spend more time with his sons, but said it’s been strange not being at the rink on a daily basis.

“Since I’ve been five I’ve been playing hockey in the fall so it’s definitely a little odd,” Brodeur said.

“At the same time it’s not like this is coming out of the blue. This is something I’ve prepared for. I’ve asked a lot of questions to my buddies that are retired.

“The future doesn’t scare me at all.”

Brodeur is the NHL’s all-time leader in regular season wins, losses, shutouts, and games played, and holds numerous other league and franchise records.

A four-time Vezina Trophy winner, Brodeur is the only goalie in NHL history with eight 40-win seasons.

Brodeur believes he still has plenty to offer to a team, but at the same time wants to ensure he finds the right situation.

“I’d love to be on a competitive team, that’s for sure,” Brodeur said. “If I’m not going to play a lot I’d like to have a chance to win every time I jump between the pipes. There are places I really don’t want to go, but there are other places I wouldn’t mind going. There will be a couple nice fits out there if it happens.”

At this point, Brodeur’s preference would be to sign with a Western Conference team as the idea of playing against the Devils seems almost too odd to comprehend.

Brodeur would have liked to have already signed with a team, but understands organizations likely want to get a good look at younger prospects.

“Hopefully I’ll have an opportunity but if it doesn’t happen it’s not the end of the world,” Brodeur said.

“I’ve played a lot of hockey and I’m enjoying my time off right now. I’ve never done that in my life so it’s kind of nice to do, but just coming back and playing hockey for two days I know I still have it and it’s still inside of me to want to play a little more if I can.”

Waiting around isn’t ideal, but Brodeur is content to wait a few weeks to gauge interest before having to make any kind of final decision on his future.

Flames prospect Sam Bennett sidelined with shoulder injury, may need surgery

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CALGARY — Sam Bennett remains with the Calgary Flames to start the season, but when he’ll make his NHL debut is unclear.

The 18-year-old forward has a shoulder injury that requires treatment and possibly surgery, so Bennett is a non-roster injured player.

“He’s probably been dealing with this for longer than he wanted to let on,” Flames general manager Brad Treliving said Tuesday.

“We are going to spend the next 24 to 48 hours finalizing his plan of care. There is a strong possibility this could require a surgical procedure. We’re just not there yet in terms of the final prognosis.”

Calgary opens the 2014-’15 regular season Wednesday at home against the Vancouver Canucks.

The Flames drafted Bennett fourth overall in this year’s NHL draft, making him the highest selection in Calgary’s history.

He was limited to three pre-season games and missed parts of main camp because of a groin injury coming out of rookie camp, which was followed by his shoulder troubles.

“I had problems with this shoulder last year,” Bennett said. “I didn’t think anything of it. I played through it all year. It started to act up a little bit at the start of camp this year.

“Right now we’re still trying to figure it out. It’s really sore. We’re getting some tests done. It’s looking like it could be something a little more serious, but we’re not 100 per cent sure what it is.”

When Bennett did get into games, he demonstrated the offensive flare that made him a high draft pick. He put seven shots on net and had an assist in his first pre-season game against Vancouver.

From behind the net, Bennett set up Josh Joo-

ris for a one-timer and Calgary’s fourth goal in the team’s last pre-season game at home.

But the six-foot-one 180-pounder from Holland Landing, Ont., didn’t travel with the Flames to Winnipeg this past Saturday for their final exhibition game.

“Ultimately, it’s a speed bump,” Treliving said.

“This is going to be a really good young player.

“This is a hard league. It’s a hard league for young players to get into, so I don’t look at this as a major setback for Sam. He’s going to be back up and going.”

Bennett’s entry-level contract kicks in when he plays his 10th NHL game. The Flames could keep him for up to nine games and then send him back to the Ontario Hockey League’s Kingston Frontenacs.

Bennett admits he kept quiet about his shoulder pain because he wanted to be in the Flames’ lineup.

“I wanted to play,” he said. “I’d do anything to make the team and play in the NHL this year. I didn’t think it was that big a deal and it was a little bit bigger of a deal than I thought.”

Gretzky says dad convinced him to choose L.A. in 1988 trade from Oilers

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Wayne Gretzky would have been playing for the Detroit Red Wings if his wife would have had her way in the 1988 trade from the Edmonton Oilers that gutted Canadian hockey fans.

On Aug. 9, 1988, the Oilers traded Gretzky, along with Marty McSorley and Mike Krushelnyski, to the Los Angeles Kings for Jimmy Carson, Martin Gelinas, $15 million in cash, and the Kings’ first-round draft picks in 1989, 1991 and 1993.

The retired superstar discussed his NHL career and the trade to the Kings with former Hockey Canada boss Bob Nicholson at the Greatness in Leadership forum in Lethbridge, Alta., on Tuesday.

“I got sold. I didn’t get traded,” Gretzky said.

“At the end of the day and this is kind of unique the Oilers said, ‘what city do you want to go to?’ I had the choice of New York, Detroit or L.A. “Everyone thought that my wife (actress Janet Gretzky) had picked L.A. and my wife said, ‘you should play in Detroit.’ It was my dad who called me and said, ‘you should play in L.A.’ For whatever reason, he said, ‘I think you should move to L.A.’ and I became an L.A. King after that.”

Gretzky said he is thrilled that

his move into the California market spurred an interest in hockey in the region and listed the Kings, San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks as three of the best franchises in the NHL. At the time of his retirement in 1999, he held 61 NHL records: 40 regularseason records, 15 playoff records, and six all-star records. Now he is looking forward to the birth of his first grandchild. His daughter, Paulina Gretzky, is expecting her first child with her fiance, golfer Dustin Johnson.

“Now that my wife and I are going to be grandparents that will be the fun part of life,” said Gretzky with a smile.

“Charles Barkley sent me a text and said, ‘what does it feel like sleeping with a grandma?’ I said, ‘pretty good.’ ” Gretzky will be in Edmonton later this week to mark the 30th anniversary of the Oilers’ first Stanley Cup victory.

The entire roster of the 1984 Stanley Cup champion Oilers will take part in the reunion, including Mark Messier, Paul Coffey, Jari Kurri, Grant Fuhr, Glenn Anderson and Glen Sather.

“We started talking about this Kevin Lowe and I and Craig MacTavish about a year ago. It was just such a special group of players,” he said. “Glen Sather used to say to us all the time, ‘you guys don’t know how good you are.’

We were kids. We just played. Nobody thought about winning trophies. Nobody thought about being in the Hall of Fame. We were having so much fun.”

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BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF

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Innisfail’s volunteer crime watchdog group has called it quits after 20 years.

Bob Bartlett, who has been deeply involved in Citizens on Patrol for the past dozen years, expressed his frustration on Monday with what he saw as dwindling support from the town and RCMP. “Whenever we let the RCMP know we were going out we didn’t get any response at all,” he said.

Bartlett said the organization was well supported in past years. A town councillor was a member for many years until he moved out of town and a police officer regularly attended the group’s monthly meeting.

But those shows of support dwindled to almost nothing in the last year or so.

Colin Whymark, town protective services supervisor and a peace officer, said he was surprised the group had folded and said there was no change in the town’s support or recognition of the group’s usefulness.

“Anytime that we have some opportunity to support the RCMP and support the COPs, we’ve done it.”

If the group was to be restarted, he would be as fully in support as before, he said.

Whymark said the program was never a town initiative.

“The whole program was always

founded and run by the RCMP,” he said. “It’s never been a town project.”

Innisfail RCMP Staff Sgt. Chris Matechuk said nothing has changed.

“The RCMP and our detachment definitely supports Citizens on Patrol,” he said.

“Our intention is to re-engage later this fall and see where the group’s at.”

The program is not run by the RCMP but is co-ordinated through a provincial memorandum of understanding, which outlines responsibilities and co-operation.

Matechuk said officers weren’t always available to attend the group’s meetings but that was a result of workloads, not declining interest.

Bartlett said there were 17 volunteers when the group folded about a month ago. Attracting new members was always a challenge.

Last December, Bartlett had hoped to double the size of Citizens on Patrol to have 15 two-person teams available, but the numbers didn’t come.

Besides keeping a watchful eye for trouble makers through regular car patrols, volunteers are trained in directing traffic, helping at checkstops and how to do a stakeout.

They also provided crowd control at Innisfail’s parade.

Teams typically patrolled for up to four hours on Friday and Saturday nights.

Bartlett said that before the executive decided to resign, the offer was made for other members to step forward and keep the organization alive, but no one else wanted to do the work.

The $700 remaining in the group’s bank account was donated to STARS. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

Snow load policy pursued

HOUSE FIRE

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF

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City of Red Deer Emergency Services fire crew clean up at the scene of a fire in Sunnybrook Tuesday afternoon. Red Deer EMS got a call for a house fire at 9 Spencer Street at approximately 3:20 p.m. One person was home at the time of the fire and escaped and was treated on the scene for minor injuries and released. The fire started in the kitchen. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Police shooting still being probed Alberta Serious Incident Response Team investigators are looking into the incident that led a Red Deer RCMP officer to fire his gun near the city on Oct. 4.

It is one of the first ASIRT investigations involving Red Deer police officers in recent years.

Few details have been released as the incident remains under investigation.

In the early morning hours of Saturday, RCMP officers stopped two suspicious vehicles outside of Red Deer.

An RCMP officer fired a gun towards one of the vehicles, which fled the scene.

The vehicle was pursued into the city, where it was stopped.

The two individuals involved in the incident were taken into custody without further incident.

No injuries were reported.

In accordance with the provisions of the Police Act, ASIRT began investigating the circumstances surrounding the discharge of the firearm.

The team investigates incidents or complaints involving serious injury or death of any person, and matters of a serious or sensitive nature that may have resulted from the actions of a police officer.

The shocking roof collapse of a Sylvan Lake arena last winter has led to a new inspection policy.

“Due to extreme winter weather, it is recognized that the town requires a policy to ensure that roofs on municipally owned buildings are systematically inspected to ensure the safety of the public staff, and the protection of public property,” says a recent report to council.

An ice resurfacer driver was lucky to escape being crushed in January when the roof of the Sylvan Lake Arena partially collapsed under the weight of snow.

The force of the structural failure blew out an end wall of the arena, which was built by local volunteers and opened in 1972.

That scary incident prompted council to direct staff to come up with a policy — passed by council last month — to reduce the risk of repeat incidents in other town-owned buildings.

The new policy calls for an inspection and a snow load assessment of the town’s 15 buildings built prior to 1995 before the end of the year. Newer buildings will be evaluated later.

It will cost about $4,000 to do the assessments and another $1,000 to install roof snow depth markers.

During the winter, all town-owned buildings will be inspected when snow reaches 50 per cent of snow loads. Weekly checks will follow and if the snow gets too heavy, it will be cleared off.

If there is any danger from snow load, buildings could be evacuated until the snow is removed.

Meanwhile, the town has been given the go ahead by insurers to hire a company to demolish the arena. Tenders close on Oct. 30 to tear down the arena and the aging curling club.

Both are due to be replaced by the town’s new multiplex, which is in the planning stages. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

Lake ice condition standards adopted

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF

SYLVAN LAKE

Unpredictable ice conditions have prompted Sylvan Lake to come up with new rink standards.

The new measures mean the popular skating rink created on the frozen lake may not be open before Christmas Day as has been the practice for many years.

“Based on this past year and the last few years in general, it’s better safe

than sorry,” said town spokeswoman Joanne Gaudet.

Last winter, the town created a rink on the pier because heavy snowfalls had insulated the lake and led to dangerously inconsistent freezing. Freezethaw cycles in January didn’t help matters and by the end of that month, the town decided to close the rink parking lot.

Gaudet said the pier rink went over well with skaters.

“The first year we did it was last year and it seemed to work well as a good compromise, a safe compromise, for everyone. So we’re just going to continue with that.”

To standardize the town’s approach, a new outdoor ice inspection and maintenance policy was passed by council last month. New rules prohibit any public event or construction or maintenance on the lake rink unless it meets a safety standard determined through

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Also, rinks on storm ponds will no longer be built. A storm pond rink in Lakeway Landing will not be cleared this winter, but another site will be found. A timetable for clearing the town’s eight rinks after a snowfall has also been established.

While intended to improve safety, the policy means that on-ice townsanctioned events are more likely to be cancelled on short notice, notes a report to council. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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BRIEFS Home invasion trial set A Hobbema man accused of a home invasion of an elderly couple in the County of Wetaskiwin will have his trial in late April 2016.

Joshua Piche, 35, is charged with aggravated assault, break and enter with intent to commit an offence, theft of a motor vehicle and failing to comply with a probation order.

It is alleged he entered the home of 86- and 83-year-olds, where he assaulted the residents before leaving the house with their vehicle.

On Monday in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench before Justice Charlene Anderson, Piche’s trial was set for April 25, 2016.

Road surface studied The City of Red Deer is using a new road surfacing product as a temporary measure to extend the lifespan of some roads while it explores the future of 19th Street.

This summer road crews applied “microsurfacing” on 19th Street between Gaetz Avenue and Irwin Avenue, and to the westbound lanes of the 67th Street bridge.

Microsurfacing is applied as a liquid. It fills cracks and depressions on the existing asphalt, making the surface water resistant. It is more dense, flexible and porous than the typical asphalt. It is used to seal the surface of the road to get more life out of the roadway.

Gord Elworthy, Engineering Planning superintendent, said microsurfacing is less absorptive than normal asphalt, making it better at preventing moisture from reaching the underlying road base.

Elworthy said when water collects under a road surface, signs of wear such as potholes emerge.

The microsurfacing is expected to last about two to three years. Elworthy said they expect to have a plan in place at this time.

A transportation study is planned for the southeast sector of the city that will identify future traffic patterns and volumes.

Following the study, plans will be developed for the reconstruction of 19th Street.

The study is expected to get underway some time in the coming months.

Lacombe helps FCSS The fourth annual Lacombe Sip and Savour will take place on Friday, Oct. 17, at the Lacombe Memorial Centre.

The event raises funds for local programs offered by Lacombe and District Family and Community Support Services.

The event helps support the more than 20 programs FCSS offers in the community. Children, youth, families and seniors benefit.

Some of the programs include Meals on Wheels, Lifeline, Home Support, Parent Link, Healthy Families, Backyard Friends and Small Wonders Day Homes.

In 2013, more than 3,000 people accessed Lacombe and District FCSS services.

The event, sponsored by Lacombe

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A lively black lab leaps into the water at Red Deer’s Three Mile Bend Recreation Area off-leash park as its owner looks on from the bank. Sunny skies and seasonably warm weather are forecast through this week, making for some pleasant days for taking the dog for a walk or a swim. and District Family and Community Support Services, will run from 7 to 10 p.m.

It is described as a classy but casual evening where people can taste delicacies and sample wine, beer and spirits.

For more information, contact Jan at FCSS at 403-782-6637.

Trial delayed to 2016 A trial against a person arrested in 2013 will have to wait until early 2016 to proceed.

Cody Steven Mackenzie, 31, is now awaiting a trial scheduled for Jan. 18 to 20, 2016, in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench.

He was charged in July 2013 after his arrest. Red Deer RCMP allege seizing numerous narcotics, including heroin, crack cocaine, methamphetamine and hydroxybutanoic acid (GHB), as well as firearms, ammunition, body armour and cash obtained by crime.

He will be tried before a Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench judge.

Charges against a woman arrested with Mackenzie were withdrawn on July 21 of this year.

Seniors workers unionized About 100 workers at Red Deer’s Villa Marie seniors facility voted to join Alberta’s largest union.

The workers, who are mostly nurses at the Covenant Health facility, are now part of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees.

“We welcome out new sisters and brothers into the AUPE family,” said

the union’s vice-president Carrie-Lynn Rusznak.

She pledged the AUPE would work hard to ensure the workers get fair compensation and reasonable working conditions, and that residents of Villa Marie have the best care possible.

The union’s staff organizer, Dave Malka, credited the employer, for allowing workers to decide for themselves whether to join a union.

“Covenant Health allowed me to come onto the premises to speak to the workers so they could make up their own minds. We hope to maintain that kind of open, respectful relationship going forward.”

The next step is negotiating a first collective agreement. Plans are underway to start the process.

Wildlife genes discussed A university professor who specializes in wildlife genetics will speak in Red Deer on Thursday, Oct. 23.

David Coltman will talk about his research group’s analysis of DNA to help in a study of the ecology, conservation and management of Alberta wildlife.

Coltman, in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta, and a group of students are using DNA fingerprinting methods to help analyze the mountain pine beetle and host pine trees, predict the spread

of chronic wasting disease in deer, better manage fresh water fish, and to gain new insights into the ecology and evolution of mountain sheep and goats.

Coltman is also the associate dean for research for the Faculty of Science at the U of A. He will speak at 7 p.m. at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre, located at 6300 45th Ave. The event is open to the public and there is no charge. It is sponsored by Red Deer River Naturalists.

Rimbey has new councillor Brian Godlonton is the newest Rimbey town councillor after winning Monday’s byelection in the Central Alberta community.

Godlonton, a manager at the local Co-op bulk fuel station, won the byelection with 166 votes, according to the first unofficial count. This compared to the 102 votes received by his competitor, Ben Nesbitt, a telecommunications worker.

Town administrator Lucien Cloutier noted that fewer than 270 people turned out to vote from the town of 2,378 residents. But he said byelections are traditionally less of a draw than municipal elections. “It’s a lower turnout, but it’s reasonable.”

The council seat was vacated in July, after former Rimbey town councillor Einar Olsen moved out of the community.

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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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The derailment happened near the community of Clair, which has a population of about 50. Police told those people to leave their homes and also evacuated farms near the scene.

CN spokesman Jim Feeny said the train was made up of three locomotives pulling 100 rail cars and that 26 of them derailed.

He said the fire came from petroleum distillates, which spilled from two of the derailed cars.

The fire had “diminished” as of Tuesday evening, Feeny said, but was still burning.

Clair is about 190 kilometres east of Saskatoon near the community of Wadena.

Alison Squires, who is the publisher of the Wadena News, went to the fire and said she has never seen anything like it in the 13 years she has lived in the area.

“I’ve seen derailments, but this is a pretty bad one,” she said. “You could see ... this huge plume of black smoke. When I got there, there was a small explosion. The smoke is too thick to see what cars are involved.”

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Vancouver woman with ‘disturbed mind’ gets five years for infanticide VANCOUVER — A young Vancouver woman who killed her two infant sons was afflicted with a “disturbed mind” in the moments following childbirth, a judge concluded Tuesday as she imposed a five-year prison term for infanticide.

But the judge could offer little else to explain why Sarah Leung killed the babies, giving birth twice in the bathroom of her parents’ home before wrapping each baby in plastic. She left one propped against a neighbour’s house in the spring of 2009, while she threw the second, born less than a year later, in the trash.

Leung told police she was panicked by the fear of disappointing her traditional Chinese family. She apologized in court and said she felt “unbearable sadness” for what she had done.

B.C. Supreme Court Justice Mary Humphries described Leung’s actions as “horrific, sad and incomprehensible,” and she suggested even Leung’s own words during her sentencing hearing last month could not adequately explain what happened.

“From the first to the last, from my perspective, Ms. Leung’s personality, motivations and actions remain difficult to assess and understand,” Humphries wrote in her decision, portions of which were read aloud in court.

Leung was also ordered to notify provincial childwelfare officials if she becomes pregnant during the next 20 years.

Muhammad Al-Adnani that exhorted supporters to take up arms against “disbelievers.”

“If you can kill a disbelieving American or European especially the spiteful and filthy French or an Australian, or a Canadian, or any other disbeliever from the disbelievers waging war, including the citizens of the countries that joined a coalition against the Islamic State, then rely upon Allah, and kill him in any manner or way however it may be,” Al-Adnani said.

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OTTAWA — One by one, Conservative MPs in the House of Commons led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper voted late Tuesday to join the war in Iraq, passing a controversial motion that clears the way for Canadian CF-18s to embark on airstrikes in the Middle East.

After two days of debate, the motion to launch a combat mission against the militants of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant passed 157-134.

Some 155 Conservatives voted in favour of the motion, with the help of Independent MP Brent Rathgeber and Green MP Bruce Hyer, while the NDP and the Liberals were opposed. Liberal MP Irwin Cotler abstained from the vote.

“We do not take this step lightly,” Harper said in a statement following the vote.

“It is imperative that we act with our allies to halt ISIL’s spread in the region and reduce its capacity to launch terrorist attacks outside the region, including against Canada.

“Our government has a duty to protect Canadians and to shoulder our burden in efforts to combat threats such as ISIL. We must do our part.”

Combat missions do not ordinarily require Commons approval, but Harper himself promised any combat mission, including airstrikes, would be subject to a debate and a vote.

In a statement of his own after the vote, NDP Leader Tom Mulcair accused the Conservatives of “plunging Canada into a prolonged war without a credible plan,” and said the motion which expressly permits airstrikes in Syria, too, with Syrian approval exposes Canada to a bloody civil war in that country.

“Time and again, Conservatives have refused to answer clear questions and been evasive on critical details of this mission,” Mulcair said.

“It is impossible to have confidence in the judgment of a prime minister who sends Canada into an unclear mission for an unspecified period, in an undefined area, with uncertain utility.”

Canada had initially stayed out of the U.S.-led campaign against the now-notorious al-Qaida splinter group ISIL, which is currently in control of large swaths of territory in both Syria and Iraq.

A sustained bombing effort targeting ISIL positions began in August. The following month, Canada quietly announced it would provide up to 69 special forces “advisers” for 30 days to train Iraqi and Kurdish fighters currently battling the group. At last word, 26 of those troops were on the ground in Iraq.

Those soldiers will now be part of a sustained sixmonth campaign that includes as many as six CF-18 fighter-bombers, two CP-140 surveillance planes, one refuelling aircraft and 600 personnel, but which expressly excludes the possibility of additional ground forces.

Joining the fight against ISIL is a responsibility Canada does not take lightly, but must not shirk, the Conservatives argued.

“There is never a good time to go to war but there comes a time in every country’s history where the ne-

cessity outweighs the risk and the urgency to defend our way of life, threatened as it is, must be defended,” Defence Minister Peter MacKay said Tuesday during a second day of debate.

“ISIL constitutes a clear and present danger to Canada and our allies.”

The government motion mentions direct threats against Canada presumably a reference to a recently released ISIL video that mentions Canada, as well as an audio recording attributed to ISIL leader Abu

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“It’s unfortunate that this condition, if you will, took over and consumed him, but he didn’t let go,” assistant commissioner Roger Brown told a news conference at RCMP headquarters in Fredericton. “His goal was to try to make some sense of it himself and to bring an awareness to what this is all about.”

Francis was found dead Monday afternoon at the Kingsclear First Nation. It appears no one else was involved in his death but Brown wouldn’t provide any details about the circumstances of how Francis died.

Brown said the police force was doing all it could to get Francis the support he needed, meeting with him as recently as Sunday.

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Francis, who served with the Mounties for 22 years, made national headlines last year after he complained that he wasn’t allowed to smoke medicinal marijuana for PTSD while in uniform.

Last November, Francis returned his red serge uniform, saying he was doing so on orders from his superiors, and accused the RCMP and the federal government of not doing enough to support officers with PTSD. At the time, the RCMP said its officers who are prescribed medicinal marijuana should not be in red serge or regular uniform while taking their medication as it wouldn’t portray the right message to the public.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — When the Minnesota Wild paid tribute to Derek Boogaard following the NHL enforcer’s death, the four-minute 45-second video showed the six-foot-seven 265-pounder making hits, smiling with fans and doing charity work.

It included each of his three NHL goals. But it did not show a single punch.

“That really struck me,” said author John Branch. “It was as if we are not going to be honest with ourselves about why he was there. And why he was popular.”

Branch, who documents Boogaard’s troubled life in a new book, notes that Boogaard fought at least 61 times over an NHL career that spanned 277 regular-season games and produced three goals, 13 assists and 589 penalty minutes. Boogaard fought more than 100 times, starting at 16, before he reached the NHL. And he never scored more than twice in a season.

Boy on Ice: The Life and Death of Derek Boogaard tells the sad story of a larger-than-life man-child who struggled to fit in on and off the ice. Initially a hockey liability, Boogaard found a role in protecting his teammates.

At first, it was spontaneous. During a bantam game in Melfort, Sask., he sent opposing players scattering for safety when he rushed their bench after a brawl broke out. Regina Pats scouts in attendance were so impressed that they immediately put in a claim for his junior rights and came up with a nickname: “The Boogeyman.”

Later, the behaviour was expected of him as he rose through the junior and pro ranks.

It didn’t take long for the message to get through. In his second camp with the Regina Pats, the 17-year-old Boogaard fought 12 times in the first four scrimmages.

As a member of the Minnesota Wild, Boogaard was beloved. But his game came with a mental and physical cost.

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Philadelphia Flyers’ Jody Shelley, left, and New York Rangers’ Derek Boogaard fight during an NHL hockey game in Philadelphia on Nov. 4, 2010. third NHL season and was starting his side down a slippery slope.

“Within a year, Derek would have teeth knocked out and be prescribed vast amounts of painkillers by team doctors,” Branch, a Pulitzer Prize-winning sports reporter for the New York Times, writes in the book. “In another year, he would be in substance abuse rehabilitation. In another year, he would be in New York, rich and miserable and alone. And in another year, he would be dead.”

Boogaard died May 13, 2011, of an accidental overdose, a lethal mix of alcohol and prescription painkillers.

He was 28.

Subsequent study of his brain showed he had chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE. Boogaard was classified as Stage 2 of the four stages of the disease — more severe than Dr. Ann McKee, a Boston University pro-

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Boogaard’s death, coupled with the suicides of Rick Rypien and Wade Belak just months later, focused a spotlight on hockey tough guys and their cost of doing business.

Boogaard played five seasons for the Minnesota Wild before signing a four-year, US$6.5-million deal with the Rangers. He would only play 22 games for the Rangers, in the 2010-11 season as he fell victim to his demons.

Hockey had started as a place of refuge for Boogaard. But it didn’t end up that way.

“It was a rare place for Derek where he felt like he fit in,” Branch said in an interview. “And certainly when he made the NHL and became the Boogeyman and became well-known, I think he was very, very proud of fitting in and being somebody who was

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looked up to as a protector of his teammates. That was a big deal for him.

“Now as I wrote in the book, I don’t think he loved what he did. But I certainly know that he loved what it got him.”

Branch, who never met Boogaard, wrote a three-part series on the tough guy for the Times that ran in December 2011. It was titled Punched Out: The Life and Death of a Hockey Enforcer.

Part of the initial interest was that the Boogaard family had donated Derek’s brain to scientists at Boston University and the Times had led the way in coverage of brain injuries in sports.

Branch’s then-sports editor Joe Sexton suggested that in tracking the scientific examination of Boogaard’s brain, it might also be interesting to “delve into that world of enforcers.”

“Maybe there’s a bigger story there,” Branch recalled his editor saying.

Initially Branch did not know how the Boogaard family might react.

“I told them from the get-go, I’m not sure what it’s going to uncover, I’m not sure if there are things that are going to be make your son look bad, ridiculous, heroic, whatever. I can’t promise where it’s all going to go.”

The family proved to be helpful and supportive although Branch says: “Whether they like the book, I don’t know.”

Derek’s father Len provided Branch with a riveting road map of medical, banking, phone and other records available only to next of kin.

“He was a police officer, a Canadian Mountie,” said Branch. “And I think after Derek died, he saw a lot of his role as investigating how his son died. And so he did a ton of great investigative work that a reporter probably couldn’t do, (like) access to a lot of records. And he handed those things over.”

The family is pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit against the NHL, which explains the league’s resistance to cooperate on the book.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman did speak to Branch before the newspaper series ran. Deputy commissioner Bill Daly was also interviewed in 2011. duo that’s influenced by the music of Charley Patton, Lonnie Johnson and Django Reinhardt.

With Cardinal singing, playing the guitar and harmonica, and Colette contributing vocals and performing on bass and kick drum, the two sound like a full band.

Blue Moon Marquee released the album Stainless Steel Heart, and shared stages with Bill Bourne, Madagascar Slim, David Gogo, Tanya Tagaq and many others at venues across the country — including the International Vancouver Jazz Festival.

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ADAMS (Burdinsky) Emma Alma May 31, 1952 - Oct. 6, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alma Adams. She passed with all her loving family by her side. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 47 years Lee, her wonderful sons and their wives; Dave (Keri), Rick (Wanda), Jason (Lori), her precious grandchildren: Jayden, Dani, Brittany, and Taylor Adams, Kelsey, Josh, and Katie Murphy; her loving brothers: Fred Burdinsky, Gerald (Rose) Burdinsky, Larry Burdinsky; and a very special mom (mother-in-law), Doreen Pike. Also survived by are her brothers and sister in-laws; Leonard Adams, Ken Adams, Neil (Joan) Adams, Dwayne (Nancy) Adams, Holly Hollman (Alvin), Janet (Bill) Gilbert, and Les Erickson as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Alma is predeceased

by Gordon Pike, Sandy Adams, Betty Anne Erickson, and Vernon Adams. A Celebration of Alma’s life will be held from the Blindman Valley Ag Center, Bentley, AB. on Friday, October 10th, 2014 at 11:00 AM. Cremation entrusted to Wilson’s Crematorium. If friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the Alberta Lung Association, #2, 4342-50 Ave., Red Deer, AB. T4N 3Z6.

Condolences may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey, in charge of arrangements.

Phone: 403.782.3366 or 403.843.3388 “A Caring Family, Caring for Families”

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COCAINE ANONYMOUS 403-396-8298

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ADAM & EVE UNISEX In the Parkland Mall is seeking P/T / F/T HAIR STYLISTS Please drop off resume in person.

BERNDT BUTLER Are you new to the Benjamin Lawrence Berndt, Edna Jean neighbourhood?

78, born February 3, 1936, of Passed away peacefully Expecting a Baby?

CLASSIFICATIONS Penhold AB. died peacefully October 3, 2014 at the age of Planning a 700-920 September 30th, 2014. Ben, 87 at Michener Extended Wedding? son of Otto and Anna (Verigin, Care. Born January 9, 1927 Legal Call or visit us online!

Saskatchewan), passed away in Dronsfield, England. She 1-844-299-2466 in Innisfail at the Sunset was predeceased by her Clerical welcomewagon.ca Manor. He is survived by his husband, John; brother Ken two brothers Don and Marcel Kyme. Edna is survived by BUSY MEDICAL OFFICE ICE CREAM and sister Diane (Harold) Ken, Jean (Jim); Bill (Joan); requires ANNUAL end of season Brookman. He is also survived Rose Marie; 3 grandchildren; FRONT DESK half price sale, Fri. Oct. 10 RECEPTIONIST by his three sons Rob (Roxanne), Lindsay (Rob), Chris (Nicola), starting at 5 p.m.

Starting wage $16/hour.

Brian (Melanie), Dan (Laura) Trevor (Jenn); 5 great The Little Icecream and Computer skills a requirement. and four grandchildren Brett, grandchildren, Ruby-Grace, Soda Shoppe, Please fax resume Sabrina, Monica and Mya. April, Nathan-Jackson. Edna 4030 50 St. Red Deer SULLY CHAPMAN to 403-342-2024.

Ben worked in the Air Force came to Canada at a young BEATTIE You can sell your guitar as an Electronics and age. Her parents homeLLP for a song...

Coming Communications Technician steaded in the Balmoral or put it in CLASSIFIEDS is looking for a wellEvents until his retirement in 1984. District. She enjoyed school and we’ll sell it for you! organized and efficient Ben was proud to serve 3 days and making life-long legal assistant with broad experience in a solicitor’s terms as mayor for the Town friends. Her best memory is practice, which would of Penhold proceeded by two riding her horse Queenie, a CLASSIFIEDS THANKSGIVING include corporate and terms on council and also farmer at heart. Her greatest commercial law, real Hours & Deadlines donated time to the Red love was her husband John estate conveyancing, and Deer Regional Planning and she was very proud of wills and estates. Salary OFFICE & PHONES CLOSED commission. He was the first her family. She enjoyed and benefits are negotiable MONDAY OCTOBER 13, 2014 and will be commensurate elected mayor for this small gardening, family picnics, with experience.

Shady Nook but growing community of cooking, Red Deer Advocate suppers and Penhold. Ben was an active Community Please email your resume Publication dates: member and volunteer of the catering garden club events. to kbeattie@scblaw.ca SAT. OCT. 11 Royal Canadian Legion Branch Thanks to all staff and friends TUES.OCT. 14 Please Note: We will only 104 were he received a of Michener Extended Care Deadline is: Fri. October 10 @ 5 p.m. reply to those candidates lifetime membership for 2100. A special thanks to meeting our criteria. his contributions. Ben also Dr. Cooper. Memorial Service committed to the Penhold will be held October 10, 2014 Central AB Life Seniors Centre construction at 11:00 at Eventide Funeral Publication date: THURS. SEPT. 18 Oilfield and management. Ben also Chapel, 4820 - 45 St. Red Deadline is: Fri. October 10 @ 5 p.m. loved hockey and if he wasn’t Deer. In lieu of flowers at his grandson’s games he donations can be made to Ponoka & Lacombe Express could be found volunteering Michener Extended Care or Publication date: WED. OCT. 15 in timekeepers box for the Breast Cancer Research.

Deadline is: Thur. October 9 @5 p.m.

Penhold women’s Junior team Condolences may be forwarded the Amazons. Ben loved to the family by visiting Rimbey volunteering because it www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Publication date; TUES. OCT. 14 provided him the opportunity $2500 Bonus Deadline is: Thur. October 9 @Noon to be around people and Every 100 days socialize as well as give back Stettler & Weekender to communities that supported IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Publication date: him so well throughout his In Memoriam WED. OCT. 15 Oil & Gas Well Testing life. He will be greatly missed Supervisors, Night Foremen, RUSSELL CHAPMAN FRI. OCT. 17 by his family and friends. A Experienced/ January 1925 - October 2012 Deadline is: Fri. October 10 @ Noon memorial service will be held Inexperienced on Saturday, October 11th In tears we saw you sinking Junior Day/Night Sylvan Lake News & Eckville Echo 2014 at 11:00 am at the We watched you fade away Operators Publication date: THUR. OCT. 16 Must have H2S, First Aid, Innisfail Legion. Donations can You suffered much in silence Deadline is: Fri. October 10 @ 5 p.m. valid driver’s license. be made in his honor to the You fought so hard to stay Pre-employment Drug Innisfail Legion Branch 104.

You faced your task with courage screening Bashaw HEARTLAND FUNERAL Your spirit did not bend Competitive Wages.

Publication date: WED. OCT. 15 SERVICES LTD., INNISFAIL You still kept on fighting Benefit Package Deadline is: Wed. October 8 @ noon entrusted with arrangements.

Until the very end.

Please submit resume with references to: 403-227-0006.

God saw you getting tired, apply@wespro.ca Castor - Regular deadline www.heartlandfuneralservices.com When a cure was not to be, Only individuals selected So He wrapped for interviews will be Have a safe & happy holiday His arms around you contacted CLASSIFIEDS And whispered,“Come with me” 403-309-3300 Classifieds When we saw you lying there classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com Your place to SELL So peaceful, free from pain, wegotads.ca Your place to BUY We could not wish you back To suffer that again.

TUBBS Your loving wife Phyllis & Family Timothy Roy The family of Timothy Roy Tubbs would like to announce his passing on Friday, October 3, 2014 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital. All those who have CLASSIFICATIONS known him are invited to 1000-1430 Tell Everyone attend his celebration of a life with a Classified well lived at the Eckville Announcement Community Hall, Friday October 10, 2014 at 2:00 pm.

Please wear a Flames Jersey or Red in his honour.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks to please make a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Massage S.T.A.R.S in Tim’s name.

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DUE to recent significant growth, Alstar Oilfield Contractors has immediate openings for full time permanent JOURNEYMAN WELDERS AND B PRESSURE WELDERS (NOC 7265) at our Hinton location.

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P/T DENTAL Hygienist req’d in Innisfail. Email resume to jtkdental@hotmail.com

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Work as part of a safety oriented team Fabricate pipe spools Fabricate structural assemblies

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Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications: Journeyman or Red Seal Welder B Pressure or CWB certificates would be an asset Stainless pipe experience would be an asset Be able to interpret drawings Compensation: Starting at $35.00 per hour (based on experience) Matching RRSP program Medical, Dental, Vision plan Disability and life insurance

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W.A. Grain & Pulse Solutions is a growing agricultural business looking to fill a secretarial position at it’s Bashaw location. Please forward resume by fax 780-372-4190 or by email: travis.hillaby@wagrain.ca

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Apply to: Alstar Oilfield Contractors LTD. 310 East River Road Hinton, Alberta T7V 2G3 www.alstaroilfield.com hr@alstaroilfield.com Fax: 780 865 5829

EXP’D CLASS 1 DRIVER REQ’D. Class 1 is a must and picker exp. would be an asset. Oilfield exp. preferred. Will require H2S and First Aid Certificate.

This position is F/T days only in the Stettler area.

Salary to commensurate with experience. Please send resumes to: lornemurfitt@telus.net.

LOCAL SERVICE CO. in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets.

Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475

NOW HIRING Well Testing Personnel Experienced Supervisors & Operators Must have valid applicable tickets. Email: lstouffer@ testalta.com Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

wegotservices To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300 classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

RILEY Elsie Wilda Riley passed away peacefully at Extendicare Red Deer on October 6, 2014 at the age of 94. Elsie was born October 15, 1919 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

She was predeceased by her parents and three sisters; her husband of 58 years, Volney and daughter Joyce. She is survived by sons John, Bowmanville, Ont., and Don, Red Deer, seven grandchildren, Karen, Von, Jody, Jesse, Jenny, David and Kelly, five great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Elsie and Volney lived at several locations across Canada during his airforce career. Upon retirement they lived for many years at Breakaway Bays in Surrey, BC. After Volney’s death, Elsie returned to Red Deer living at Barrett Place until her move to Extendicare. A celebration of her life will be held at graveside in the family plot, Edmonton Cemetery at 11 a.m., October 10, 2014.

A special thank you to the kind and caring staff of Unit 1600 Extendicare for their support during her time there.

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INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351

KAYLA 392-0891 *BUSTY* INDEPENDENT w/own car Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

VII MASSAGE #7,7464 Gaetz Ave. Pampering at its BEST! 403-986-6686 Come in and see why we are the talk of the town. www.viimassage.com

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BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/Patios/RV pads Sidewalks/Driveways Dean 403-505-2542 BRIDGER CONST. LTD. We do it all! 403-302-8550

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DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301

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Email: classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

DOORS, windows, siding, soffit, fascia and custom cladding. Call Dean @ 403-302-9210.

Eavestroughing

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Handyman Services

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ATT’N: Are you looking for help on small jobs around the house or renovate your bathroom, painting or flooring, or cutting small trees?

Call James 403-341-0617

Massage Therapy

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FANTASY MASSAGE

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5* JUNK REMOVAL Property clean up 340-8666 GARAGE DOOR SERVICE. Save 50%. 403-358-1614 We do dump runs/odd jobs 4035502502/4038855333

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Specials. 11 a.m.-3 a.m. JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

Private back entry. 403-341-4445 Free Est. 403-872-8888

GUTTERS CLEANED & REPAIRED. 403-391-2169

CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

ROBUST EAVESTROUGH CLEANING SERVICES 403-506-4822

MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

Personal Services

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Roofing

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PRECISE ROOFING LTD. 15 Yrs. Exp., Ref’s Avail.

403-896-4869

Seniors’ Services

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HELPING HANDS Home Supports for Seniors.

Est 1999. Cooking, cleaning, companionship. At home or facility. Call 403-346-7777 for information.

Snow Removal

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SNOWPLOWING Comm/Res. Contracts welcome. 403-358-1614

Window Cleaning

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ROBUST WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES 403-506-4822

Yard Care

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Psychic Readings with Susan YARD care, Junk/tree/snow Call or Text 403-350-1015 removal, comm/res. for Red Deer dates 403-358-1614

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OIL & GAS OPERATOR Bearspaw currently has a position in our Stettler field operations for an intermediate oil and gas operator. Applicants must have experience as a heavy duty mechanic or journeyman instrument mechanic and possess strong mechanical skills, be quick learners, motivated and hard working and live or be willing to relocate within a 20 minute commute to workplace location. This position offers a challenging work environment, attractive benefits with competitive pay and significant room for promotion.

Please submit resumes Attn: Human Resources email:payroll@ bearspawpet.com Fax 403-252-9719 Mail: Suite 5309 333 96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3

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Heavy Equipment Operators Requirements: Valid Driver’s License H2S Alive Standard First Aid WHIMIS and/or CSTS or PST Pre-Access A&D Testing Ground Disturbance Level 11 Please e-mail or fax your resume to: hr@tr3energy.com Fax: (403) 294-9323 www.tr3energy.com Viking Projects Ltd is a pipeline and facility construction company based out of Lacombe, AB. We are growing and looking for a Senior Pipeline and Facility Estimator with 5+ years’ experience as an estimator in pipeline and facility construction to join our team. For more information or to submit your resume, please email resume@vikingprojects.ca

ZUBAR Production Services is currently taking resumes for experienced Production Testing Personnel Email resume to: rdzubaroffice@telus.net or fax to (403)346-9420.

Restaurant/ Hotel

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Sales & Distributors

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FIREPLACE SALES PERSON Top salary, commission & benefits. Call or email John, 1-780-993-2040 firegall@telusplanet.net

HIGH Paying Entry Level Positions We are a growing water purification company proudly serving families across central AB. Average starting base pay of approx. $18/hr. with room for rapid advancement. In house training is provided to qualified applicants.

Applicants should be motivated, reliable, professional, and possess a thirst for knowledge. Call to schedule an interview between 10 am and 7 pm.

403-356-0330

SALES REP/DRIVER position in Red Deer.

The qualified applicant must have a clean abstract and be able to drive a 5 ton standard truck. $50K+/yr with benefits.

Please apply by email stanleyfoods@shaw.ca or fax (780)463-7132.

Trades

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EAST 40TH PUB

ALPINE DRYWALL Looking for Exp. Immed. openings for P/T Bartender/Waitress tradespersons. Commercial.

Apply with Resume to 3811 40th Ave.

EAST 40TH PUB REQ’S P/T / F/T COOK Apply in person with resume 3811 40th Ave. EXP. BARTENDER, WAITSTAFF & DJ REQ’D for sports bar in Innisfail.

Opening soon! Fax resume to 403-865-7172

THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for an EXPERIENCED LINE COOK MUST HAVE REFERENCES. Apply within: 2079-50 Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri. Fax 403-347-1161 Phone calls WILL NOT be accepted.

Sales & Distributors

NEEDED IMMED. FOR manufacturing company in Blackfalds JOURNEYMAN WELDERS Competitive wages and benefits package.

Email resume to: joel@prolineinc.ca

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Carpenters & Apprentices Competitive Wages & Benefits.

Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION Requires Full Time

Equipment Operator/Truck Driver Q Endorsement preferred.

Competitive Wages & Benefits.

Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca Skill Metal Fabricators in Bassano, Alberta are looking for operators in the following departments CNC machine shop, sheet metal, powder coating, welding and anodizing. We offer competitive wages and benefit package.

These are full time positions - available immediately. Please email your resume to: resumes@ skillmetal.com or fax to 403-641-3466.

Rattray Reclamation Ltd is currently seeking an experienced backhoe operator with a clean and valid class 1 license preferably 3 years experience to work in the Lacombe and surrounding areas. Duties will include lease construction, lease cleanups and reclamation.

Valid H2s, Ground Disturbance, and First aid tickets are a must.

Competitive wages and benefits available Please email resume to drattray@rattrayrec.com.

Or fax to (403)-934-5235 No phone calls please.

Required Immediately Parts Delivery Driver / Warehouse

is currently seeking CLASS 1 TANK TRUCK & PRESSURE TRUCK OPERATORS. Base salary + bonuses.

Great benefits pkg after 3 mo.

Please fax resume & drivers abstract to: 403-346-3766

BFI Canada Red Deer is hiring Waste Collection Drivers and Helpers. Class 3 Driving position. Monday to Friday. Competitive Wages. Paid benefits.

Must be able to perform physical labor, lifting up to 50lbs, in a fast paced environment. Training will be provided. Experience in the industry an asset, but not necessary. Successful candidates must pass a Pre-employment Medical and Drug test. Please fax resume and drivers abstract to 403-340-0894 or Email jclarke@wsii.ca.

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SOURCE ADULT VIDEO requires mature P/T help Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Fax resume to: 403-346-9099 or drop off to: 3301-Gaetz Avenue

Requires Full Time

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to work in their brand new, best in class facilities in West Edmonton!

Long term employment, exciting opportunities for career growth, great compensation, benefits and you’ll be at home every night. Apply now at Pro-V-MFG.ca or call 780-962-0103 www.provmfg.ca

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SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION

Pro V Manufacturing Truckers/ LP needs Drivers Journeymen, B Pressure welders 2-GOOD OILFIELD & apprentice pipefitters SERVICES

The Tap House Pub & Grill req’s full and part time COOKS AND DISHWASHERS. Apply with resume at 1927 Gaetz Avenue between 2-5 pm.

WHOLESALE FOOD DISTRIBUTION COMPANY looking for a responsible individual for

A & W GASOLINE ALLEY Requires to work at these locations: 121 Leva Avenue 61 Gasoline Alley Food Counter Attendants Permanent F/T & P/T shifts, Weekends, day, night & evenings. Starting wage $13/hr. Start date: ASAP, 40 hrs./wk + Blue Cross Benefits.

3 Vacancies. Education & exp. not req’d. Apply in person or at aw.ca or fax to 403-346-6017

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JJAM Management (1987) GOODMEN Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s ROOFING LTD. Requires to work at these Requires Red Deer, AB locations: 5111 22 St. SLOPED ROOFERS 37444 HWY 2 S LABOURERS 37543 HWY 2N & FLAT ROOFERS 700 3020 22 St. FOOD ATTENDANT Valid Driver’s Licence Req’d permanent shift preferred. Fax or email weekend day and evening info@goodmenroofing.ca both full and part time. or (403)341-6722 16 Vacancies, $10.88/hr. + NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! benefits. Start ASAP. Job description JOURNEYMAN apprentice www.timhortons.com welders and laborers for Education and experience busy fabrication shop in not req’d.

Camrose/Stettler area.

Apply in person or fax Send resume to resume to: 403-314-1303 wstsales1@gmail.com or fax 780-877-2685 or drop TAP HOUSE resume off at 42520 NORTH Range Rd. 200 (formerly Sam’s Cafe) is LOOKING FOR exp. now taking applications for Full Time/Part time COOK, installer for fireplace store.

Carpentry knowledge an Bring resume to asset. Must have valid 7101 Gaetz Ave. Red Deer driver’s licence. between 2-4 pm.

403-343-7766 or Grant @ 403-896-8199

THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for an EXPERIENCED BARTENDER. MUST HAVE REFERENCES. Able to work evening shift.

Apply within: 2079-50 Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri. Fax 403-347-1161 Phone calls WILL NOT be accepted.

TR3 Energy is at the forefront of reclamation and remediation in the oil & gas industry We are currently recruiting for:

Trades

LUBE TECH wanted for busy dealership, possible chance for advancement into apprenticeship.

Must have drivers license.

Fax resume to 341-5066 Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

PARTS TECHNICIAN WANTED. Trochu Motors is seeking a customer oriented and responsible individual to join our parts team. Prior experience in the industry would be an asset but not a must.

Applicants must have organizational skills, basic computer skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

We are looking forward to add to our growing dealership. Please Apply in person at 102 Eckenfelder St. Trochu, Alberta. Fax (403) 442-3829 or by email wmtn@inbox.com

SWAMPERS F/T needed immediately for a fast growing waste & recycling company.

Heavy lifting involved (driver’s helper) position.

Reliability essential. Own transportation required.

Please email resumes to canpak@xplornet.ca

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No early mornings, No late nights No Sundays, Apply in person at: Bay #1, 2319 Taylor Drive (directly behind Nutters)

Above average wages, benefits package.

Apply with resume @ Artic Truck, Email: ron.cain@nfleetsolutions.com Fax: 403-348-5198

No exp. req’d. Willing to train.

Competative wages & benefits.

Phone 403-348-8640

BIG HORN ELECTRIC and CONTROLS LTD. Now Recruiting Electrical and Instrumentation Journeyman and Apprentices Req’d QUALIFICATIONS H2S Alive / First Aid CSTS or PST / Fall Protection Valid Driver’s Licence Oilfield Experience Will Require a Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Screening SEND RESUMES TO FAX: 403-638-3688 OR EMAIL: careers@ bighornelectric.com LOOKING FOR: Exp. Framers & farm building.

403-318-6406

Service Plumbing & Heating is looking for experienced residential and commercial service technician with current Alberta gas/plumbing ticket. Benefit package after 3 months, wages based on experience.

Email: info@serviceplumbing.ca or fax to (403) 342-2025

Shipper/Receiver A local company requires an energetic person for shipper/receiver.

Email resume to mark@aesreddeer.com

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION requires a

Safety Coordinator to implement, manage & enhance our existing safety program. Fax resume and references to 403-343-1248 or email admin@shunda.ca.

CENTRAL AB based trucking company requires

Owner Operators & Contract Drivers in AB. Home the odd night.

Weekends off. Late model tractor pref. 403-586-4558 CLASS 3 DRIVERS w/airbrake endorsement needed immed. for waste & recycling. Email resume with a min. of 2 references to: canpak@xplornet.ca DRIVERS for furniture moving company, class 5 required (5 tons), local & long distance. Competitive wages. Apply in person.

6630 71 St. Bay 7 Red Deer. 403-347-8841 LOOKING for Class 1 driver based out of Red Deer, Super B flatdeck for western Canada. Weekends and stats off. Call 403-872-9452 358-0461 348-3177

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BOWER DENTAL REQ’S P/T CHART CLERK Ideal for student.

4 p.m.- 8 p.m. 3 days/wk.

Email resume to: marina@bowerdental.com or drop off resume in person.

Counter Salesperson A local company requires an enthusiastic person for counter sales.

Email resume to mark@aesreddeer.com DAIRY equipment supplier looking for GENERAL LABORERS For our parts & service dept.

Competitive wages and benefits package. E-mail resume:joel@prolineinc.ca FEMALE for cleaning, shopping, assist senior male.

Paid daily. Resume, & ref’s req’d. 403-342-6545

830 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Sales Maternity Leave Position

This is a Sales Position, responsible for the sale of classified advertising in the Red Deer Advocate and associated community papers, both over the phone and at the front counter. You will provide assistance to customers’ inquiries; as well as close of day balancing procedures, sale of newspapers general customer service duties; as well as any additional tasks assigned.

This position requires computer skills, knowledge of Word and Excel programs and excellent command of the English language with above average spelling. The ability to multi-task, work well on a team and be selfmotivated is essential. We are looking for someone to join our team in October 2014 for paid training until the maternity leave commencing early December (possibly earlier).

If interested, please send your resume by October 17, 2014 to: prstamm@reddeeradvocate.com or drop off at the Front Counter of the Red Deer Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave.

EquipmentHeavy

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

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Tools

COMPOUND miter saw $100; 8” power ice auger $75 403-342-7951

Firewood

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AFFORDABLE

Academic Express

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

Adult Education & Training www.academicexpress.ca

CHOPPED POPLAR - free, you pick up. Very close to Red Deer. 403-392-8385.

LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346 Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275

Advocate Opportunities

CENTRAL AB LIFE & LACOMBE EXPRESS 1 day a week in: LACOMBE BLACKFALDS

MOTOR COACH CLEANER

Please call Rick for details 403-314-4303

CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver the CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week in:

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED For Afternoon Delivery Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Eckville Bowden Olds Sylvan Lake

BOWER AREA

Please call Debbie for details 403-314-4307

Bunn Cres.

Baile Close Boyce Street Byer Close Barrett Drive Bell Street Baker Ave. Broughton Cres.

Brookes Cres. Beatty Cres.

INGLEWOOD & MORRISROE

For more information or to apply, please call Ashley at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4316

Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED For Afternoon Delivery 3 Days/Week (Wed., Thurs. & Fri.)

6 Days a week!

Delivery to be done on/or before 6:30 am For More Information, Please call Prodie

GLENDALE Grimson & Goodall Ave. Gehrke Cl. & 71 St. 69 & 70 St. Dr. For more information or to apply call Joanne at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4308

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Friday Forward ONLY 3 DAYS A WEEK in CLEARVIEW AREA Clearview Ridge Area $172/mo.

RED DEER ADVOCATE

Phone 403-314-4301

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.

PINES AREA KENTWOOD AREA For More Information, please call Joanne 403-314-4308 CARRIERS NEEDED FOR FLYERS, FRIDAY FORWARD & EXPRESS ROUTES IN:

DEER PARK AREA GAETZ SOUTH F/T P/T MEAT CUTTER. Apply within 5111 22nd St. Red Deer

Dolan Close $49.24/mo.

ALSO Dumas Cres., Duffy Close, and 2 Blocks of Dempsey St. $80.48/mo.

GRANDVIEW AREA

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Illingworth Close

MORRISROE AREA Metcalf Ave SUNNYBROOK AREA Stirling Close/Sherwod Cres.

LANCASTER AREA

GAETZ SOUTH

• Minimum 5 years Oilfield driving experience needed.

• Clean abstract required.

• Excellent starting wage

INGLEWOOD AREA

ROSEDALE AREA West end of Robinson Cres., Ryan Cl., Rich Cl., & Rabbis St. $71.30/mo.

Class 1 Drivers Wanted

Alexander Cres.

Addinel Close Allsop Close Anquetel/Atlee Close

Issard Close 3900 to 4200 Blocks of 41A Ave. and 1 Block of 39 St. $55.68/mo.

FT/PT CASHIERS Apply within 5111 22nd St. Red Deer

ANDERS AREA

Isherwood Close

GAETZ SOUTH F/T P/T Grocery Staff Morning & evening hrs. avail. Apply within 5111 22nd St. Red Deer

GAETZ SOUTH

email pat@haulinacid.com with resume & abstract

VINTAGE MINK COAT (Brown) Size 18. Absolutely excellent condition. $150.

Call or text 403-391-3335

3 days per week, no weekends

The Classified Department has a one year Maternity leave position available. This is a part time position averaging 3 days / 22.5 hours per week. Monday, Thursday & Friday 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The person selected will also occasionally be required to work full time for staff holiday relief.

Truckers/ Drivers

1590

To deliver the

Part time position. Shop is located 6 miles from Red Deer. Applicants must have own transportation and be able to work flexible schedule.

Parts Person Parts person required for rapidly expanding HD Parts Supply Store.

Must be able to work unsupervised in a fast paced environment.

Have experience in the heavy truck/trailer industry.

Must possess strong customer service skills.

Clothing

CARRIERS REQUIRED

Will consider either full or part time.

Previous motor coach repair experience preferred.

Advocate Opportunities

2 - 8’ TREATED 4x4’s $10.

2 SHEETS 7/16” 4’x8’ CHIPBOARD $20.

403-358-5568

Homestead Firewood

1500-1990

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC REQUIRED

1550

Funding may be available.

403-340-1930

CLASSIFICATIONS

Full time and part time positions available.

Must be willing to work evenings and weekends, and must have previous experience driving either motor coach or semi. Clean Class 1 or Class 2 with air.

Building Supplies

GED Program

stuff

EXPERIENCED MOTOR COACH DRIVERS

Please email or fax resume to:

Accepting registrations for

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FRONTIER BUS LINES Ltd.

frontbus@platinum.ca 403-347-4999

Must possess clean drivers abstract, know city well. The individual must be able to work unsupervised in a fast paced environment. Some heavy lifting is required.

We are looking for LANDSCAPE LABOURERS to work on residential and commercial properties in Red Deer and surrounding area.

Main duties to include: - Laying sod, spreading top soil, plant flowers, grass, trees and shrubs.

- Cut grass, rake, fertilize, water, prune trees and shrubs.

-In snow season, we require snow removal.

No formal education or experience necessary.

Full time/Seasonal position. Weather dependant Wage: $16.51 per hour/44 hours per week Email resume to: erika.skalozub @bg-rd.com Phone: 403-347-7211 Fax: 403-342-7488 Att: Erika

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Lancaster Drive Lamb Close VANIER AREA Vanier Drive

P/T Bakery Evening Staff Apply within 5111 22nd St. Red Deer

WOODLEA AREA

NEEDED F/T Service Person General Carpenter/handyman type for service and set up of manufactured and modular home. Exp. in trim, roofing, siding, flooring, paint etc., Competitive wages and health plan avail. Apply to James at M & K Homes, 403-346-6116

47A Ave, & part of 55, 56 & 57 St. $134./mo.

Vanson Close Viscount Drive

For More Information Call Jamie at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4306

Vold Close Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info **********************

TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 403-314-4300

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1998 CHRYSLER AWD

Town N` Country, 7 pass., 199,000 kms., command start, hitch, special mag whls. $1500 **SOLD**

2006 MURANO AWD, V6, Remote Start, hitch, no rust, great cond. 125,000 km, $8900 obo.

403-309-4585

2008 MONTANA, 2955RL, 2 slides, king bed, Mor-Ryde hitch, Arctic pckg. exc. cond., $27,500. **SOLD**

2011 CYCLONE 300C Toy Hauler, $44,500.

2007 GMC dually 1 ton 182,000 kms.

Together $66,500.

403-507-0570

2006 VW Jetta TDI

DO YOU HAVE A DIRT BIKE TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

DO YOU HAVE A HOLIDAY TRAILER TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2009 HYUNDAI Accent, 64,000 kms.

TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

DO YOU HAVE A MOTORHOME TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2011 RAV4 LIMITED Leather, sunroof, 8 way power driver’s seat, very clean, great cond. $19,500 obo.

403-341-0606

2003 HONDA 450, 4x4 $3800. obo **SOLD**

1966 FORD Mustang Coupe appraised $15,500. Runs good.

Would like at least $9500 403-391-3456

DO YOU HAVE A TENT TRAILER TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

1985 BUICK Riviera.

Original paint, fully loaded, sunroof, exc. shape. 2nd owner.

Immaculate interior. 158,000 km. $3750 obo.

403-347-3950

1999 GMC Sierra 1500 2WD, E/C, original owner, 252,000 km, Immaculate $3400. **SOLD**

1985 HONDA 250 SX Trike $950.00 **SOLD**

DO YOU HAVE A SPORTS CAR TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2004 DODGE 1/2 ton 4x4 SLT quad cab.

New tires, battery, power steering pump. $6000.

403-506-9632

ULTIMATE TRUCK CAMPER 2007 Okanagan 117 DBL - 2 Slides, Sleeps 6, Full bath & kitchen. Queen. Huge. Mint $24,250 obo 403-620-8106

2009 KEYSTONE Passport Ultralite 29 ft Reduced, 1 slide, dbl. bunks, queen bed, A/C. See Kijiji Ad ID 548133556 $19,000. 403-343-1043

1988 23’ TIOGA 460 Ford motor, exc. cond. low kms. $6900, obo **SOLD**

DO YOU HAVE A TRUCK CAMPER TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2004 DODGE DAKOTA 4x4 Good shape. $5700.

403-598-4131

2007 SATURN AURA. Loaded, 1 owner, exc. cond.

86,000 km.

Never winter driven. $10,500 403-391-3820

2010 16 XCALIBUR Legend, 18’ alum. welded hull, prem. pckg for leisure & fishing, deluxe console, conv. top, travel tarp, 75 hp Merc. $13,500 SOLD!!!

1989 1 TON WITH PLOW, 4x4, controls inside, & dump. $6350.

Good working order.

403-348-9746

2001 VOLVO S60.

Loaded, very good cond.

182,000 km. $4500 obo.

403-343-2058

2004 TITANIUM

2007 VW Tourareg, fully loaded, AWD, new windshield, Nokian all season tires, in exceptionally good cond.. 180,000 kms. $14,750 obo 403-346-5440 or 403-391-0320

DO YOU HAVE A CAR TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

1989 GMC SIERRA Auto 350, s/b, no rust.

Glass exc. 144,000km $4900.

403-340-8950

Town N Country, Limited, AWD, leather, very nice cond.

159,000 kms. All avail. options

DO YOU HAVE A JEEP TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2008 AVALANCHE, leather Z71, $16,400.

403-391-9662

2010 DODGE RAM 3500, loaded SLT, white, 4x4, S/B, 60,600 kms., $39,000.

403-347-4896

2013 CHEV LTZ full load, sunroof, leather, over $4000 in extras. $41,000.

Sliding box cover.

403-348-9746

DO YOU HAVE A BOAT TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

DO YOU HAVE A TRUCK TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2010 Ford Explorer

2013 GMC 2500 HD 4x4, 36,000 kms., Duramax Diesel $42,300.

587-679-1000

2002 CHRYSLER $6900.

403-598-0682

1991 ALLEGRO-BAY 29’.

Class A, 35,000 miles, Generator, AC, Rear Bed, Exc. Cond. $10,000 obo.

Call 403-442-3837

2002 FORD Dynamax (B Plus) 27000 mi., new tires/awning Onan gen, roof a/c, slideout, sleeps 4, 3 pc. bath, A1, $31,500. **SOLD**

1997 SKIDSTEER Case 1840, only 3300 hrs. $15,500.

587-679-1000

DO YOU HAVE A SEADOO TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

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IF YOUR VEHICLE DOESN’T SELL THE FIRST WEEK, THE 2ND WEEK IS HALF PRICE!

2003 WINDSTAR LX, fully loaded, very good cond. $3500.

403-755-2867

DO YOU HAVE VEHICLE ACCESSORIES

model 31E36MK. Loaded, many extras. $24,500 obo.

403-347-1050 or 304-4580

2006 HONDA Goldwing Trike

w/Lehman Monarch 2 trike kit.

Loaded W/all options + lots of extra chrome. 49,500 kms bike was triked in 2011. $33,000. (403)318-4653

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137,000 kms, fully loaded, sunroof, diesel, auto, $10,000 403-346-1392 340-9068

2008 KUSTOM KOACH 24.5’ exc. cond, 1 owner, 110 Watt solar panel, 1 slide, $19,900 403-986-3834

$6500.

403-304-1013, 587-273-4761

Limited, 4.6L, V8, 112,000 kms., fully loaded, leather, DVD, every option, $20,500.

403-318-5505

DO YOU HAVE A HEAVY TRUCK TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

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

403-350-6434

2012 FORD Fusion SE 10,000 kms, $15,000 obo must sell 403-340-0558

2012 FORD Lariet 3/4 ton, 108,000 kms, set up for Ford 5th wheel, $35,000 403-362-1004

2014 GMC, S/B, Loaded, z71, $34,300.

587-679-1000

SELL YOUR VEHICLE FAST WITH A FAST TRACK CLASSIFIED VEHICLE AD

403 309-3300

CALL AND ONE OF OUR SALES SPECIALISTS CAN PUT YOU ON THE FAST TRACK TO SELL YOUR VEHICLE.

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DO YOU HAVE AN ATV TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

D4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014

Federal police take over Mexican city

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS IGUALA, Mexico — On the day 43 students disappeared in this southern Mexican town, the mayor’s wife was giving a speech to local dignitaries on family social services.

In another town, it could have been a normal scene. But tough-looking civilians guarded Maria de los Angeles Pineda Villa, a woman with alleged family ties to organized crime. A police force that state and federal officials accuse of being infiltrated by drug gangs patrolled the streets.

Into this combustible mix came the students from a radical rural teacher’s college that had defied drug cartel extortion in the past. Well-known for blocking highways and other protests, they arrived with plans to solicit donations from passers-by.

Many never made it back home after the Sept. 26 police attack that killed six and injured at least 25. Officials are conducting DNA tests to determine if some of the students are among 28 charred bodies found last weekend in freshly covered mass graves.

Iguala Mayor Jose Luis Abarca is now a fugitive, and state officials have arrested 22 city officers. His wife’s whereabouts are unknown. The possible massacre has focused attention on the extent to which local police forces such as Iguala’s are permeated by organized crime.

Pineda, the mayor’s wife, is from a family with known ties to the Beltran Leyva cartel. Prosecutors had identified her late brother, Alberto Pineda, as a main lieutenant in the cartel. He and another brother, Marco Pineda, both on former President Felipe Calderon’s most-wanted list, were killed by rivals in 2009.

Another brother, Salomon Pineda, was released from prison last year and is believed to be running the Guerreros Unidos cartel in Iguala, an offshoot of the Beltran Leyva group, according to local media.

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

A soldier mans a machinegun atop a military vehicle outside the municipality in Iguala, Mexico, Monday. Federal officials on Monday disarmed local police and took over security after an attack on students that left at least six dead and 43 missing. Officials say that police officers were in league with a local gang called the Guerreros Unidos in carrying out the attack, and sent a new preventative unit of the federal police to keep order and help look for the missing.

“Everyone knew about their presumed connections to organized crime,” Alejandro Encinas, a senator from the mayor’s Democratic Revolution Party, told The Associated Press.

“Nobody did anything, not the federal government, not the state government, not the party leadership.”

President Enrique Pena Nieto ordered a special federal police force to take over Iguala as his top security officials rushed to contain a smear on the image of stability and falling crime rates that they’ve projected to the out-

side world.

Jose Miguel Insulza, secretary general of the Organization of American States, said Tuesday that he is deeply concerned about the disappearances and murders, which he said, “have brought grief not only to the Mexican people but to all the countries of the Americas.”

The chief prosecutor for Guerrero state, Inaky Blanco, said suspects have testified that as many as 30 members of the local police force were members of the Guerreros Unidos drug gang.

The students were ending their fundraising and meeting up to return home about the same time Pineda was giving an annual state-of-the agency address. S tate officials say local police went on the attack, shooting at the buses students had hijacked for their return, as well as innocent bystanders in other vehicles. At least six people were killed and more than 25 wounded.

Javier Monroy, an activist in Chilpancingo for the families of the disappeared, said the brutality of the attack “made no sense,” but could have been caused by Guerreros Unidos who thought the students were going to disrupt Pineda’s speech.

Blanco said the imprisoned municipal police deny killing anyone, but had bloodstains in the back of their pickup trucks. One policeman admitted handing over at least 10 detained students to “people he didn’t know,” Blanco added.

Security camera footage showed non-uniformed men forcing people into the back of a pickup truck, as others ran to escape.

One of them, Julio Cesar Mondragon, ignored his colleague’s entreaties to take refuge in the home of a local resident and kept running, said Vidufo Rosales, a lawyer for the families of the missing students.

He was later found dead on the side of the road, the skin stripped from his skull.

Blanco said prosecutors later detained an alleged Guerreros Unidos gang member, who confessed to taking 17 of the students to a hillside outside of town “where they had clandestine burial pits” and killing them on order from a drug gang boss.

AP journalists visited the burial pits on a wooded hillside. They are a mile (1.5 kilometres) up a narrow, muddy path from the nearest house, indicating that the victims must have walked to their death. It would have been nearly impossible for the killers to drag dead bodies up the steep path.

Separatist fighters in Ukraine capture key airport

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KIEV, Ukraine — Defence officials in Ukraine said Tuesday there has been no letup in efforts by pro-Russia separatist fighters in the east to capture the airport in the main rebel-held city of Donetsk.

Security spokesman Andriy Lysenko said rebels fired on the terminal from tanks, artillery systems and multiple rocket launchers.

A cease-fire that nominally came into effect one month ago has been routinely flouted, with substantial shelling concentrated in the area around Donetsk airport. Fighting has also been reported in numerous other parts of the Donetsk region.

A senior U.S. diplomat visiting Ukraine called for an end on the as-

Garden Supplies

1680

RIMBEY TREES Large variety of trees for sale.

Planting available.

Fall Specials!

Call Walter, 403-748-3611

Household Appliances

1710

FRIDGE, $100; Breadmaker, Black & Decker, $15.

403-343-0764 FRIDGE, GE, side by side, cold water & ice dispenser, exc. cond., 8 yrs. old. $200. obo. 403-755-2760 KENMORE DISHWASHER, $150.

MICROWAVE, $15.

403-358-5568 MOFFAT stove 30”, beige fridge 30” x 65”h $50/ea.

403-782-7439 STOVE, Kenmore, electric convection oven, ceramic glass cook top, use and care guide booklet, exc. cond. 8 yrs. old. $200. obo 403-755-2760

Misc. for Sale

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APPROX. 100 PEACOCK FEATHERS - some white, $1/each.

10 QUART STAINLESS STEEL STOCK POT - new cond. $16.

403-346-2231 Canon K920 copier, good for small business, exc. cond. $45; 3 clean, wool accent matching carpets, two 2’ x 7’, one hexagon $45/all or will sell individually; LEE EnÀeld .303 ammo magazine $35 403-352-8811 COMPUTER desk, black, 48”w, 23”d, 30”h, like new.

Bought at the Brick, was $250 asking $95 403-352-8811 CUSTOM made moose leather jacket size 12 $25, Mummy sleeping bag for cooler weather $55, saddle bags, leather, $50, saddle blanket new $25, saddle pad, new $35 403-342-7460

sault on the airport, which remains under the control of government forces, and for hostilities to be suspended in other nearby towns.

In a veiled reference to Russia’s widely claimed backing of separatist forces, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland demanded that foreign armed forces be pulled out of Ukraine.

“The shooting has not stopped, and the shooting must stop,” Nuland told students at a university in Kyiv. “All foreign forces and foreign equipment must be withdrawn.”

While the airport does not bear immediate tactical significance for separatist forces devoid of any air power, the terminal’s proximity to their primary stronghold is viewed as potentially undermining their longer-term security goals.

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HIGH QUALITY LABRADOODLES and GOLDEN DOODLE pups Long time Breeder, text 306-521-1371 www.furtettishfarm.ca Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

Travel Packages

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TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

ELECTRIC FISH SMOKER $40. 403-346-3086

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MICROWAVE, Kenmore, white, 900 watts. $25.

403-352-8811 REGAL burgundy sofa and love seat $160; kitchen table w/4 chairs $40 403-782-7439 SOFA BED, $25; 2 RECLINERS $25; HOMEMADE DRESSER, 4 DRAWERS, $10; COOKBOOKS $5.

403-343-0764

WANTED Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

QUEEN FAUX MINK BLANKET, like new $25, queen quilt, like new $25, Corningware ten cup coffee pot $25 403-348-6449 SAFETY BATH TUB HANDLE. Asking $30.

Call or text 403-391-3335

Cats

1830

2 BALINESE KITTENS 2 SNOWSHOE SIAMESE $50/ea. 403-887-3649

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MORRISROE

AGRICULTURAL ELECTRIC handmixer $5, blender $5, wok $5, hedge CLASSIFICATIONS clipper $15, ladder $50, 2000-2290 fertilizer spreader $10, 1 DARK wood coffee table dandelion digger $10, 35x50” $50, 1 end table $10. sprayer $6, edger $5, hose 3 stacking tables $10. storage box $30, several 2 brown recliners $50 ea. hoses $5-$10, 2 outside Tractors Phone 403-887-5020 carriage house lights or 403-357-4230 $20 403-343-2730 18†H.P. Case acreage tractor.

Sylvan Lake. Must pick up GARAGE Door opener, Lift Hydrostatic drive c/w 54” 2 LOVESEATS, cream Master, 1/2 hp motor, with mower, 54” rototiller & 60” suede & brown leather $100 ea. remote included. $125 Like hydraulic blade. In excellent cond. with only 289 hrs.† Phone 403-887-5020 New! 403-348-6449 $11,000 obo. 403-887-5020 or 403-357-4230 Sylvan Lake. Must pick up.

HORSESHOES, $20.

2 new plastic 2 MATCHING LAZ-E-BOY SAW HORSES, $12/ea.

Horses RECLINERS 2 new in box 30 wall -Teal in colour. $100/ea. mounted STORAGE BINS, 403-318-7717 $25/ea.

WANTED: all types of 1 CHROME CLOTHES horses. Processing locally 3 SEATER sofa, light tan RACK, $25. in Lacombe weekly. $200 403-343-2730 EXERCISE BIKE, $20.

403-651-5912 BLUE swivel rocker $25, GLASS PATIO TABLE, green swivel rocker $20, 4 chairs & umbrella $50.

VHS stand $10, cedar front 403-358-5568 door, new $100 KODAK 35MM SLIDE 403-343-2730 PROJECTOR. $40.

HARD TO FIND 403-346-3086 2 MAN TABLE! PORTABLE MASSAGE Small 2 person kitchen CLASSIFICATIONS TABLE, $95. table. White top & metal FOR RENT • 3000-3200 BAK-TRACK MACHINE legs, 2 matching chairs. for spinal decompression Asking $100.

WANTED • 3250-3390 $95. 403-352-8811 Call or text 403-391-3335

Household Furnishings

Condos/ Townhouses

Houses/ Duplexes

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MOUNTVIEW 3 bdrm. house, main Áoor, 5 appls., fenced yard, large deck, rent $1550 incl. all utils. $900 s.d. Avail.

Now or Nov. 1. 403-304-5337 SPLIT level house in newer part of Anders, 4 bdrm. 2 baths, laundry, parking in back, fenced backyard & deck, n/s, no pets, $1650/mo., + utils & d.d., close to mini mall. 403-357-0320

3 bdrm. townhouse, across from park, 1.5 bath, fenced yard, 5 appls., rent $1350, SD. $800. Avail.

Nov. 1. Call 403-304-5337

Residential buildings are frequently hit in Donetsk as a result of shelling duels. Donetsk city authorities say four civilians were killed Monday.

Rebels and government officials regularly trade accusations over who is responsible for the civilian deaths.

Separatist fighters have been observed launching artillery strikes from locations within residential areas, eliciting hasty responses from Ukrainian troops that often miss their mark and hit houses. On Tuesday, Associated Press reporters observed rebels firing weapons from the top floor of a largely deserted nine-story apartment overlooking the airport.

Rebels accuse of government forces of unwarranted and arbitrary attacks on the civilian population.

The Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe is next week

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MORRISROE MANOR

1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed.

Adult bldg. N/S No pets 403-596-2444

SEIBEL PROPERTY www.seibelprperty.com Ph: 403-304-7576 or 403-347-7545 6 locations in Red Deer ~ Halman Heights ~ Riverfront Estates

~ Westpark ~ Kitson Close ~ Kyte & Kelloway Cres. ~ Holmes St. S.D. $1000 Rent $1245 to $1445 3 bdrm. townhouses, 1.5 bath, 4 & 5 appls., blinds, lrg. balconies, no dogs.

N/S, no utils. incl. avail.

Oct. 15 & Nov. 1 References required.

SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

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NEWLY RENOVATED bachelor, 1, & 2 bedroom suites available in central location. Heat & water included. Cat friendly. leasing@rentmidwest.com 1(888) 679-8031

ORIOLE PARK 3 bdrm., 1-1/2 bath, $1175. rent, s.d. $650, incl water sewer and garbage. Avail.

Nov. 1st. 403-304-5337

Suites

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2 BDRM apt. for over 40 yr. old working tenants, no pets, no partiers, no drugs.

Free laundry, heat, water, private parking at 5910-55 Ave. in Riverside Meadows. $1100 . Avail.Immed.

403-341-4627 Avail. Nov. 1, 1 bdrm. bsmt., $750/mo., $750 DD inclds. utils. & laundry Call 403-357-7662 BLACKFALDS, 1 bdrm. furn., all incl. $900 403-358-1614

NOW RENTING 1 & 2 BDRM. APT’S. 2936 50th AVE. Red Deer Newer bldg. secure entry w/onsite manager, 5 appls., incl. heat & hot water, washer/dryer hookup, inÁoor heating, a/c., car plug ins & balconies.

Call 403-343-7955

Rooms For Rent

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LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

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Offices

3110

2000 SQ.FT. OFFICE, 4836 51 Street.

Parking is avail. $1800/mo.

403-343-9300 ROCKY MTN. House.

Commercial ofÀce space.

Bright, newly reno’d, large reception area and kitchen, exc. setup for professional business. Contact 403-845-5674

Warehouse Space

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

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Houses For Sale

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CUSTOM BUILT NEW HOMES

by Mason Martin Homes Kyle, 403-588-2550

MUST SELL 1217 sq.ft. duplex.

4 bdrm., $191,900.

403-588-2550

4000-4190

Realtors & Services

4010

5040

2006 NISSAN Murano SE awd, 43,000 kms, exc. cond, full load w/new tires. ***SOLD***

2006 MURANO AWD, V6, Remote Start, hitch, no rust, great cond. 125,000 km, $8900 obo. 403-309-4585

Motorcycles

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

403-588-2550

Condos/ Townhouses

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NEW CONDO 1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $192,000. 403-588-2550

Farms/ Land

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382 ACRES. Beautiful black soil. 3 titles. 15 min.

W. of Innisfail / Red Deer. $13,500 oil revenue. $1,700,000. 587-679-6694

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wheels

1998 DURANGO, 119,700 kms. Must see! Safetied. $5800. obo. 403-357-8985 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

Trucks

5050

2004 DODGE 1/2 ton 4x4 SLT quad cab. New tires, battery, power steering pump. $6000. 403-506-9632

5000-5300

HERE TO HELP & HERE TO SERVE

2009 HYUNDAI Accent, 64,000 kms. $6500.

403-304-1013, 587-273-4761

Call GORD ING at RE/MAX real estate central alberta 403-341-9995 gord.ing@remax.net

1993 SATURN sedan, 132,000 kms, good body & engine, heater needs repair.

As is. $1500. 403-597-5199

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2008 LUXURY 35’. Very clean. exc. cond. Super-slide, washer/dryer, dishwasher, sleeps 6, many more extras, $11,000 obo. 403-504-6281

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

1 SET CAR RAMPS $20.

1 SET 6’ TRUCK LOADING RAMPS $50.

403-358-5568

Auto Wreckers

5190

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

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

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REDUCED TO SELL! 2001 Buick LeSabre drk. red exc. cond. 2001 Chev Malibu 4 dr.

134,000 kms. 403-352-6995

2011 CYCLONE 300C Toy Hauler, $44,500. 2007 GMC dually 1 ton 182,000 kms. Together $66,500.

403-507-0570

2011 SILVERADO E/C, 4x4, 75,000 kms., $20,000 CANOPY Àts 1990-1999 GM. $200. 403-318-7717 403-347-3241 RUNNING BOARDS for GM extended cab.

Fits 2006-2011. $200.

403-318-7717

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Cars

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Fifth Wheels

Holiday Trailers

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‘Kobani is about to fall’

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MURSITPINAR, Turkey — The Islamic State group is about to capture the Syrian border town of Kobani, Turkey’s president said Tuesday, as outgunned Kurdish forces struggled to repel the extremists with limited aid from U.S.-led coalition airstrikes.

Islamic State fighters using tanks and heavy weapons looted from captured army bases in Iraq and Syria have been pounding Kurdish forces in the town of Kobani for days. Since the extremists’ offensive began in midSeptember, more than 400 people have been killed in the fighting, activists said.

The beleaguered Kurdish militiamen defending Kobani received some support overnight and Tuesday from the American-led coalition, which carried out six airstrikes against Islamic State militants around the town, destroying four armed vehicles, damaging a tank and killing fighters, the U.S. military said.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the coalition air campaign launched last month would not be enough to halt the Islamic State group’s advance and called for greater co-operation with the Syrian opposition, which is fighting both the extremists and forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad.

“Kobani is about to fall,” Erdogan told Syrian refugees in the Turkish town of Gaziantep, near the border.

“We asked for three things: one, for a no-fly zone to be created; two, for a secure zone parallel to the region to be declared; and for the moderate opposition in Syria and Iraq to be trained and equipped.”

Turkish tanks and other ground forces have been stationed along the border within a few hundred meters (yards) of the fighting in Kobani — also known as Ayn Arab — but have not intervened. Just days ago, Turkey said it wouldn’t let Kobani fall.

Syrian Kurds, however, have scoffed at the rhetoric coming out of Ankara.

They say that not only are the Turks not helping, they are actively hindering the defence of Kobani by preventing Kurdish militiamen in Turkey from crossing the border into the town to help in the fight.

“We are besieged by Turkey, it is not something new,” said Ismet Sheikh Hassan, the Kurdish defence chief for the Kobani region.

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Smoke rises after a shell lands in Kobani in Syria as fighting intensifies between Syrian Kurds and the militants of Islamic State group, as seen from the outskirts of Suruc, at the Turkey-Syria border, on Monday. After two months, the U.S.-led aerial campaign in Iraq has so far hardly dented the core of the Islamic State group’s territory. The extremists’ grip on major cities across Iraq and neighboring Syria remains unquestioned. The campaign has brought some gains, with Kurdish fighters taking back towns on the fringes of the Islamic State group’s territory. But those successes only underline a major weakness: besides the Iraqi Kurds, there are no forces on the ground ready to capitalize on the airstrikes.

Despite Erdogan’s dire assessment, Kurdish forces managed to push Islamic State militants out of most of the eastern part of Kobani on Monday, hours after the extremists stormed into neighbourhoods on the edge of town, according to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

The Kurds may have been helped by a round of airstrikes late Monday against Islamic State positions. Two more rounds followed Tuesday morning, when journalists on the Turkish side of the border heard the sound of warplanes before large plumes of smoke billowed just west of Kobani.

Those strikes helped slow the Islamic State group’s shelling of Kobani, Hassan said.

The U.S.-led coalition has launched limited airstrikes over the past two weeks near Kobani in a bid to help Kurdish forces defend the town, but the sorties appear to have done little to slow the Islamic State group’s advance.

The militants’ onslaught has forced more than 200,000 people to flee in recent weeks, Erdogan said. Their flight is among the largest single exoduses of the three-year Syrian conflict.

The Observatory, which relies on a

Ebola prep includes undercover actors

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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A hazardous material cleaner removes a wrapped item from the apartment where Thomas Eric Duncan, the Ebola patient who traveled from Liberia to Dallas, stayed last week, in Dallas, Monday. Duncan has been hospitalized at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital since Sept. 28. tions, and potentially buying protective equipment such as face masks and protective suits, he said. This will help them avoid repeating the mistakes of Dallas, where a Liberian man with Ebola symptoms was sent away despite telling a hospital staffer he had travelled from Africa, and potentially infected many others before he was readmitted two days later.

“The debacle in Texas should stimulate improved awareness and responses,” Wenzel said.

A growing number of false alarms are already giving hospitals around

the country ample opportunities to test infection control procedures.

In New York, 24 patients screened for Ebola have been put into isolation over the past eight weeks in city-owned hospitals, according to Dr. Ross Wilson, the chief medical officer at the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation. None had the disease (some had malaria and one had typhoid), but Wilson said isolating potential cases as quickly as possible is essential to keep the virus from spreading.

“We’re taking this very seriously,” he said.

Girl, 4, took heroin to day care thinking it was candy

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SELBYVILLE, Del. — A 4-year-old girl mistakenly took hundreds of packets of heroin to her day care centre and began passing it out to classmates, thinking it was candy, Delaware State Police said Tuesday.

Several children who received the packets Monday morning went to the hospital as a precaution, police said, but none was opened and all of the kids were released after being examined.

Police say the child unknowingly brought the heroin to the centre when her mother gave her a different backpack because the girl’s regular backpack had been ruined by the family pet. Police say the backpack contained nearly 250 packets of heroin, totalling

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Suspected U.S. drone strike kills 10 militants

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Public hospitals in New York City are so concerned about Ebola, they’ve secretly been sending actors with mock symptoms into emergency rooms to test how well the triage staffs identify and isolate possible cases.

A small Ohio hospital has hung up signs imploring patients to let nurses know immediately if they have travelled recently to West Africa.

And across the U.S., one of the nation’s largest ambulance companies has put together step-by-step instructions for wrapping the interior of a rig with plastic sheeting.

There hasn’t been a single confirmed case of an Ebola infection happening on U.S. soil; the case confirmed in Dallas involves a man who, like several health care workers treated in the U.S., contracted the virus in Liberia.

But health care providers are worried enough to take a wide variety of precautions.

It isn’t yet clear whether these preparations are overkill, or not nearly enough.

But health care experts say that at the very least, the scare is providing a chance to reinforce and test infection control procedures.

“The attention has been, in a sad way, very helpful,” said Dr. Richard Wenzel, an epidemiologist at Virginia Commonwealth University and a former president of the International Society for Infectious Diseases.

Even small hospitals far from international travel hubs should be reviewing protocols and screening ques-

network of activists across Syria, said Tuesday that 412 people have been killed since the Kobani fighting began.

On Tuesday morning, occasional gunfire could be heard in Kobani. A flag of the main Kurdish force known as the People’s Protection Units, or YPG, was seen flying over a hill in central Kobani.

Turkey has long suspected the YPG is linked to the Kurdish PKK, which waged a long and bloody insurgency against Ankara. Syria’s opposition also has accused the group of conspiring with Assad, charges the YPG denies.

nearly 4 grams (0.14 ounces), all labeled “Slam.”

The girl’s mother, Ashley Tull, 30, of Selbyville, was charged with three counts of child endangerment and maintaining a drug property. She was arraigned Monday in Justice of the Peace Court and released on $6,000 bond.

In a phone interview Tuesday, a woman who identified herself as Tull’s sister, Alicia Tull, said Ashley Tull would not comment. But Alicia Tull said the charges and the subsequent media attention are unfair.

Alicia Tull said her sister had no idea that heroin was in the backpack and would not have sent her daughter to school with the backpack if she had known. She said that Ashley Tull does not use or deal drugs and that she was taken advantage of by an individual

who stored the drugs in Tull’s home without her knowledge.

The child endangerment counts relate to Tull’s three children, who range in age from 11 to 4. As part of her release, Tull was ordered not to have any contact with her children, who are in the custody of a relative, according to police.

The charge of maintaining a drug property means that a person knowingly allows drugs in the home, said Delaware State Police spokesman Master Cpl. Gary Fournier. It is a distinct crime from drug possession.

Fournier declined to comment Tuesday on details of the investigation.

Police have said their investigation continues and more charges could be forthcoming.

A call to the centre was not returned Tuesday.

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Two suspected U.S. drone strikes on Taliban compounds in a Pakistani tribal region bordering Afghanistan on Tuesday killed at least 10 militants, officials said.

The missiles strikes were just hours apart in the North Waziristan tribal region close to the Afghan border bring the number of such strikes to three within 24 hours.

The latest strike hit a compound used by militants in Kundser village of Datta Khel area in the afternoon killing four militants, said two intelligence officials. The compound hit in Kundser was located closer to Afghan border then the earlier one, they said.

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak to the media Earlier in the day, missiles fired from the drone hit the compound of a suspected Taliban commander in the village of Kund Ghar in Shawal area of the region. Officials said six militants were killed and five others were wounded in the strike.

Drone fired missiles also struck a compound in Mangrothi village in Shawal area, killing four militants late Monday. Shawal, a mountainous area with thick forests is an area where many militants are thought to be hiding, the official said.

The military launched a major offensive in June in North Waziristan, a rugged tribal area that has long been home to local and foreign militants, including al-Qaida. Officials said the targeted militants had fled to Shawal from other parts of the region.

The U.S. has long pressed Pakistan to do more to combat militants in the tribal regions, who carry out attacks in both Afghanistan and Pakistan. Kabul and Islamabad have long accused each other of turning a blind eye to militant groups operating along the rugged, porous border.

U.S. drone strikes are deeply unpopular in Pakistan, where they are seen as a violation of national sovereignty that too often results in the killing and wounding of civilians.

President Barack Obama has defended the use of drone strikes as a way to target militants who threaten the United States from areas where local governments cannot or will not act against them.

LIFESTYLE More going on for sister to fixate on plastic wrap Dear Annie: My sister and I that make her fixate on plashave always been close. Usu- tic wrap for six months, or she ally, little things are forgotten, is covering for her husband’s but on two separate visits, “Su- drinking, which may be more san” and her husband caused serious than you know. me a great deal of anxiety.

You can gently ask her The first was three whether something MITCHELL years ago, when they else is going on and let & SUGAR came in for her husher know you love her band’s birthday. I and miss her, or you planned a party at a can accept fewer visits nice restaurant, bought and see them in their gifts and made a cake. Prior to hometown. (And for the record, the meal, my brother-in-law and it is appropriate for a server to his cousin had a lot to drink. approach the hosts about their By the time they reached the guests’ poor behaviour, and restaurant, they were loud and not confront the loud-mouthed obnoxious. Our server asked drinker whose response is unmy husband to please keep the predictable.) noise levels down. As soon as Dear Annie: I can relate to we got home, my brother-in-law “Danced Enough,” who moved grabbed his suitcase, said he in with man who behaves badly. was staying at his sister’s and Five years ago. I moved in stormed out. He claimed that with “Jim,” who I thought loved the server should have asked me. We met through dancing. him directly to instead of ask- When he announced that he ing my husband. never wanted kids, I was devasLast year, they visited again. tated, but our life was comfortOn the last day, they ordered able, and I decided the relain pizza. Susan asked me for tionship was more important, so something to wrap the leftovers we married. Jim was pleasant, in, and I handed her my plastic but did not really care about wrap. She became belligerent, my feelings. saying the wrap was terrible Next year I will be 40. It fiand I should buy what she gets. nally hit home that I have only They haven’t visited since, one life — and this is not the but when I spoke to Susan on one I want. I left Jim two months the phone, she told me she was ago and have had an outpouring angry about that wrap for six of love and support, even from months and that’s why they those I expected would judge haven’t been back. I’m hurt by me harshly. — Deserve Better their actions. How do I deal Annie’s Mailbox is written by with their hostility in the fu- Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, ture? — Florida longtime editors of the Ann LandDear Florida: There are two ers column. Please email your likely possibilities here: Either questions to anniesmailbox@comSusan has some medical issues cast.net.

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Wednesday, Oct. 8 deep truth to come to light within CELEBRITIES BORN ON friendships, group environments THIS DATE: Bruno Mars, 29; Nick and creative projects. Allow for Cannon, 34; Matt Damon, 44 time to review all interactions with THOUGHT OF THE DAY: others now. Your ruling planet, There will be a Full Moon Lunar Mercury, will start to go retrograde Eclipse today. This soon, take time to reLARISA MAIRA will highlight what ocvise everything!

OZOLINS curred in April 2014 CANCER (June with a turn of events 21-July 22): The in your favour now.

Lunar Eclipse will This will specifically highlight your career highlight interactions with others in sector. You will finally find out the your life. truth of what has been troubling Personally, this energy will have you within that area of life. Maybe you experiencing very intense in- it is simply that ongoing tensions teractions with others to clarify any will have their final voice and all issues. Fated situations will play this will be the start of excitement out now. in that area of life.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): the is your birthday, this year will be Lunar Eclipse will highlight a new very positive for you. There will be way of communicating with others. a tremendous focus on your work- All truth will be revealed, especially ing with others. There will be an when it comes to your path going intense drive to get things done on forward. This can either be very the home front and there will be a positive and exciting, or not; there greater awareness of your family is not in between with this Eclipse by doing so. Take the time needed energy for you. to establish the proper saving plan; VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): it will be absolutely wonderful for The Lunar Eclipse will highlight you! a rethink of your financial sector.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Perhaps there is simply an underThe Lunar Eclipse will highlight in- standing of your personal worth teractions between you and others, with this eclipse, and this will trigeither business relations, intimate ger greater financial opportunities relationships, or simply with the for you going forward. Allow for others. It is very good day to as- natural, positive shifts to occur sert yourself in a positive direction now. going forward. Relationships with LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): those in authority will go well.

The Lunar Eclipse will highlight TAURUS (April 20-May 20): all lessons and then some. InterThe Lunar Eclipse will highlight actions with others will definitely epiphanies, and sudden happen- take some unexpected turns. Take ings with others in your life. Don’t each step deliberately today, let overexert yourself. There will be fate guide the way. Significant reunexpected circumstances in rela- lationships, either with co-workers tionships. These will highlight the or your spouse will be full of surtruth to come out and the final wis- prises now. dom to be obtained.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The Lunar Eclipse will highlight some

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the Lunar Eclipse will have you in a deep pause, a reflective mode, as it will highlight your subconscious mind. It is simply time for the truth to come out and see the light of day. This is when the Scorpios shine; allow for others to probe your deepest thoughts.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The Lunar Eclipse will allow you to see your deepest wishes, and help you move in that exact direction. Friends will be highlighted and interactions with them will become more frequent. Perhaps you are simply joining in with a new social group now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The Lunar Eclipse will highlight interactions with your father and mother. This will be intense for you as you rethink your future being mindful of their needs. Take actions only when others are included in the package. There’s a lot of positive energy now!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The Lunar Eclipse will highlight a change in perspective. Your siblings will play an important role with helping you understand the ongoing lessons you are having within working relationships and with those at a distance. Allow for sound truth to emerge today!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The Lunar Eclipse will highlight increases within your financial sector and this will last for 6 months.

Allow greater truth to emerge through friendships and within group environments. This will emphasis more abundance coming in for you through your actions and career.

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