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his week, Advocate columnist Mary-Ann Barr arr visited missionaries Karen and Rodger Rinker. The e couple live and do mission work on Sunchild First Nation, a remote area west of Rocky Mountain House. e. nker, In 1987, their youngest child, Jesse Rinker, just two years old, disappeared from their home on the reserve. Their home — adjacent to their small church, Coyoyss ote Creek Chapel — is surrounded by a great wilderness of forest, bush, creeks, rivers and wildlife.

The search for Jesse was the largest in Alberta’s history for a missing child. For weeks, the Advocate and media from around the world covered his disappearance intensely.

It’s been 27 years since Jesse went missing. Now the Rinkers are sharing their story, from the loss of Jesse to other life-changing events that have occurred since.

child ground search in Alberta’s history would begin.

Rodger and Karen, originally came to Sunchild First Na Nation — about 60 km northwest of Rocky Mountain House — in 1975, to establish a mission.

The Methodist couple came from the United States after they met and married. Rodger grew up in the Appalachian Mountains in Kentucky, eventually earning a ministerial degree. Karen earned a teaching and social science degree in Kansas City.

Photo by MARY-ANN BARR/Advocate staff

Rodger Rinker holds his son Jesse’s burned red boot in his hands

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SUNC H I L D FIRST NATION — Karen and Rodger Rinker have been talking for a while, fireplace crackling in the background of their cozy, rustic home, when Rodger leaves the table.

He soon returns, carefully holding two old zip-lock bags.

When I realize what he has, it takes my breath away. It is a heart-rending moment that would test the emotions of even the most hardened obThe home and chaserver. pel they built on SunAnd then we begin child lies near Coyote MARY-ANN to go back almost three Creek and overlooks a BARR decades, to that relentwilderness horizon as lessly unforgettable BARRSIDE far as the eye can see. instant when Rodger Rodger was away in found their two-yearthe U.S. Karen was busy at their old son Jesse’s boot in the ashes Coyote Creek Chapel and Chrisof a forest fire not all that far tian School, but also keeping an from where we sit. eye on Jesse as he played outThe tragedy that the boot rep- side on a swing. resents would not be their last When Karen came to realize terrible sorrow. Rodger, 69, and that Jesse was more than just Karen, 64, have experienced outside and couldn’t find him, much sadness, and maybe a mir- she called for help. acle or two as well, over the enRodger returned home as suing 27 years. soon as he learned Jesse was On May 4, 1987, two-year-old missing. It would 13 months beJesse Rinker inexplicably disap- fore they knew Jesse’s fate. peared outside the family home, which is surrounded by thick bush. Soon the largest missing Please see RINKER on Page A2

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A2 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 child’s little red boot, charred. With it is a small grey sock. In the other bag is the matching boot, damaged even more by fire.

He gently holds the boot and remembers.

“When I picked this up, this voice in my heart, there was something kind of being said to me to pick it up. ... I turn it over and if it’s red — so I turned it over, and it was red. So I knew it was Jesse’s boot because there’s no garbage out there at all. It’s way out.

“The second thing was: Look inside and if there’s a sock — you don’t find a boot with a sock inside of it — and so I reached inside, there was a sock. And that’s when I knew that he had died.”

Police were there within hours and soon found some of Jesse’s remains and clothing.

The search was finally over.

“In order to deal with press conferences there had to be an explanation so the only one they came up with was that this occurred at the very edge of the search limit. The theory is that he would have been in the water so the (search) dog couldn’t find a scent. ... After the dog was there, the body would have surfaced (from decomposition) and the animals would have dragged him out,” Rodger said.

The theory continues that when searchers did drag the creek, animals had already pulled Jesse’s body out and away.

“The biggest problem with trying to make sense out of this is how he would have ever gotten there. It could be said that it wasn’t possible,” says Rodger, “because there was muskeg that he would have had to go through. ... There really isn’t an explanation.

There’s always that void.”

While the Rinkers still have problems with some police tactics and officers involved, the investigation did reach a point where it started all over again with new officers, Rodger said.

The RCMP rented a motel in Rocky Mountain House as a headquarters for several months. “They spent millions of dollars on it. For them to do that, that was an incredible thing.

“They told us it was never closed. They told us that it’s not resolved. We’re not shutting this down. It will never be closed.

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RINKER: No explanation Just over a year earlier, Karen had delivered a stillborn baby — James. The couple had four children older than Jesse at the time — Seth the oldest, and then Jenny, Joshua and Reuben.

“The whole story is difficult for people to accept and if I hadn’t experienced it, I don’t know what I would think,” said Rodger, a man with soft blue eyes, meticulous in his appearance, and a young voice.

“That whole time, the 13 months (Jesse was missing), my life was out there in the bush just basically crying like a baby. I did not handle it very well ... I was trying to move on. I couldn’t do that. When I was praying it was rather a pathetic thing. ... The stars were so bright it was like God was right there. But he wasn’t helping us and that’s what made it so hard.

It made it worse because he wasn’t bringing Jesse back.”

“There was no support. We had to find our way through this.” So every day he went out into the forest and prayed as he walked.

“When prayer comes from that inner part of the heart, God has to answer. He has to. But it’s very rare for that to happen,” Rodger says, crying.

Then a forest fire came through.

He asked police to tell any loggers who came through to harvest burned out trees that they should be aware that Jesse was still missing.

Shortly after, as Rodger was doing his “prayer walk” about 1.6 km from home, he looked over in an area that had previously been very thick willows, now gone from fire. As he walked, he noticed a moose antler in the ashes. “I thought I would take it home, as decoration. ... Then I saw another one that hadn’t burned so I picked it up, and there was a third one. ...

“At that point I was standing there staring into the ashes. ... It was like God was speaking to my heart. ....

Something was going on there. ... I reached down and I picked up this — I’ll show you.”

Rodger then opens one of the bags and pulls out a

Photo by MARY-ANN BARR/Advocate staff

Karen Rinker has a necklace that was made with the “Happy Kids” tag that was on Jesse’s pants when he went missing, and later found near his remains.

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TIMELINE 1984 Dec. 31: Jesse Rinker born in Whitehorse, Yukon, to Karen and Rodger Rinker. (In 1986 the Rinker family moved back to Sunchild First Nation after leaving for the Yukon in 1980.)

1987 May 4: At about 4:30 p.m., two-and-a-half-year-old Jesse Rinker goes missing from the yard outside the Christian school that his Methodist missionary parents Karen and Rodger Rinker run on the Sunchild reserve. Karen was raking leaves and Jesse had been playing on a nearby swing.

Rodger was in the United States. The area around the yard is dense wilderness, 60 km northwest of Rocky Mountain House. The search begins and overnight 100 people comb through two square km, looking for Jesse, who has light blond hair, brown eyes and is wearing blue jeans, a diaper, a grey sweater, grey T-shirt, and red rubber boots and socks. The temperature overnight drops to -2C. May 5: About eight RCMP officers are also searching, with the help of a helicopter and tracking dog. Search coordinator is RCMP Const. Richard Smith from Rocky Mountain House. On learning his son is missing, Rodger Rinker immediately flies back home. The Rinkers have four older children — Seth, Jenny, Joshua and Reuben now. (They would later also have twins Melody and Melany, and David.)

May 6: An infrared scanner is used early in the morning.

Band volunteers, forest rangers, RCMP, three helicopters and two dogs teams are now involved. Searchers must contend with dense bush, bogs, creeks and muskeg. A boat crew is also searching waterways. The search is expanded to three square km. Police go door to door. It’s a double blow for the Rinkers — they had a still-born baby, James, in January.

May 7: No solid clues have been found. Bloodhounds are now also being used, psychics are calling police, eight British army soldiers training nearby join the search, as do Rocky high school students. Police say they aren’t ruling out foul play.

May 8: Ground and air searching continues for Jesse.

Volunteers from across the province come to help. Divers check water holes and bogs. Tracking dogs are having a hard time getting a scent because of all the people in the area.

May 9-10 (Mother’s Day): About 200 people are searching. The Rinkers state their faith is helping them get through.

Rodger Rinker says it’s possible his son was kidnapped but

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and clear him of any suspicions. He was just out collecting bottles that day.

September: Fifty million direct mail cards containing Jesse’s picture and description are sent out to homes in the U.S., the first time a Canadian child is featured. Karen Rinker is expecting twins in late December, just before Jesse’s birthday. “Everybody’s hoping Jesse will get back before the twins come,” Karen Rinker says.

Nov. 15: RCMP drive Karen and Rodger Rinker to Edmonton to look at an abandoned little boy who they think might be Jesse. It isn’t. The Rinkers take the false lead as a sign of hope.

1988 Early June: A forest fire on the reserve burns away a lot of underbrush close to the Rinker home.

June 8: Thirteen months after Jesse vanished, Rodger Rinker is walking about 1.6 km from his home, in the area where the fire went through. He is picking antlers when he comes across a tiny scorched rubber boot. He sees a sock on the boot. He is in disbelief, almost uncomprehending. He realizes it is Jesse’s and calls RCMP. June 9: A 25-man special police unit and a tracking dog carefully cover a two-km radius around the Rinker home.

At about 2 p.m., they discover skeletal remains and other clothing in thick muskeg. The chief medical examiner says the bone, dental findings and clothing are consistent with Jesse’s age and what he was wearing when he disappeared. In the evening, the Rinkers take their six other children to where Jesse was found.

June 10: “He is alive in heaven. I accept that,” Karen Rinker says during an emotional press conference in Rocky Mountain House. “He was the most beloved of all the beloved, the fairest of the fair and the purest of the pure,” his father says. “A child of the wilderness.” Realizing that Jesse probably died soon after he disappeared — the theory is he fell into a creek and drowned — instead of being in the hands of a kidnapper was the beginning of a great burden being lifted, his father says. Searchers had not dragged the creek, although the banks had been covered. Police said the fact that the remains were found about 228 metres away from the clothes support the theory that scavengers at some point pulled the body out of the creek.

June 13: A quiet service for Jesse is held on the Sunchild First Nation, where he is buried behind the Rinkers home.

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May 11: Police say they will continue searching at least three more days, They intensify the search on a 1.6-km area around the clearing where Jesse had been playing.

Sonar equipment is used to probe sloughs and ponds. The number of people searching drops to 50. An idea to offer a reward is scrapped because of concerns of who it might draw.

May 12: A busload of volunteers, from the new Missing Children Society of Canada, arrives from Calgary. One police officer says there is a very slim chance Jesse is still alive after nine days in the bush, and cooler weather is forecast. Police are interviewing people on the reserve as part of a criminal investigation but have found nothing to suggest Jesse was abducted. RCMP Const. Smith holds out hope because a child once survived 11 days lost in bush, and Jesse lived in a tent the previous winter while his parents built their house on the reserve. A second infrared search only found a bear, dead dog and unknown animal.

May 13: “We’ll always look for him until we have him back,” Rodger Rinker says, as police prepare to end the search. A woman has started a campaign to called Premier Don Getty’s office, and members of Parliament, to bring in the military.

May 14: “We really feel our baby is still alive,” Karen Rinker says. The couple beg anyone who knows anything to come forward. Police said after almost 200 interviews, they have found nothing to suggest kidnapping or some other type of foul play.

May 15: Police say that if Jesse was in the area, they would have found him and are now saying his disappearance looks more like an abduction. A strange red pickup truck was seen in the area. His parents now say they believe a stranger, not anyone from the reserve, took Jesse, which gives them hope he is still alive.

May 18: Some areas have been searched four times and others five times. Nothing is found. Police consider ending the search. Across Alberta, 5,000 posters are distributed.

May 19: On Karen’s 37th birthday, her only wish, that Jesse be found, doesn’t come true. Police decide to end the ground search and focus on the possibility he was abducted. “We are at a loss. There is nothing that makes any sense to us in the whole thing. At this point we are just waiting and praying,” Rodger Rinker says.

July 6: RCMP locate the driver of the red pickup truck

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“There was always a cloud of knowing that it didn’t make sense to most secular people. ... and that was something that we accepted,” he said.

“You just wonder ... it could be today you’ll get a phone call or maybe (someone) will ... confess something.

It’s always there.

“There’s something incomprehensible about it that lives on,” Rodger said.

During the investigation, their oldest child, Seth, 12, was taken away for questioning.

Rodger said they believed that he was going to talk to someone who would help him retrieve any lost memories. They let him go alone. “We were under tremendous pressure to follow whatever they wanted.

“It was the stupidest thing I’ve ever done in my life,” said Rodger.

“Seth grew up out here in the bush so he was extremely vulnerable, ... The police to him was something he never hardly saw. It was a scary thing.”

Rodger said Seth was given a lie detector test and was asked if he killed Jesse.

“He’s 12 years old and his world has just crashed.”

When Seth came home that day, and he saw his son’s face, Rodger said: “I knew that he’d never survive it.”

Seth suffered severe depression over the next five years and one terrible day, when Rodger was upstairs, Seth took a rifle and shot himself. The bullet killed the 17-year-old and flew upward, missing Rodger by just a few feet, “Ripping past my head.”

It was New Year’s, and the tradition on Sunchild is for families to visit, going house to house and sharing food.

Karen was out, heading to neighbours. “I heard the shot. I actually heard the shot.” But she didn’t know what it was about until one of her daughters came to tell her.

Rodger quickly sent his family away and lay on the floor and held Seth’s foot until the police arrived.

“It’s bad enough what’s happened in this world, but what’s his afterlife?

You can’t deal with that.”

He regrets sending the rest of his family away. “As I looked I saw his face, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. There was a beauty that was there, that was not an earthly describable beauty in his face. All of these horrible thoughts of tragedy were gone when I saw his face. “(Seth’s) mind wasn’t functioning.

He wasn’t rational.”

Through all of it, “God makes no mistake. I have said that from Day One,” Karen said.

“When things happen to people, if you really believe there’s a God, then you can trust him, that he’s going to bring it out in the end whatever’s supposed to happen. ... I do not know why things happen but (God) makes no mistake.

“Families can fall apart through this. People really need to understand this could happen,” she says, sobbing.

“I just want you to tell people it can tear families apart.”

The Rinkers have been married 40 years.

“We have peace in our home but there’s been a lot of pain through this,” said Karen, a tall woman, her hair the colour of her big brown eyes. She covers her face a lot with her hands this

Photo by MARY-ANN BARR/Advocate staff

Karen Rinker looks out the window on the top floor of the Coyote Creek Chapel, towards the graveyard of her three deceased children. day as she listens to her husband.

“Very few families will survive a tragedy of this level,” said Rodger.

“In our case, our children were the casualties.

“They were at an age where this just tore them apart. ... They have all found it extremely difficult to deal with.”

After Jesse was lost, the Rinkers had three more children — twins Melany and Melody, and then David.

Karen brings out a chain necklace with a small tag on it. The tag is from Jesse’s pants that a search dog found in the ashes, and it was put on a necklace for Karen to wear because someone thought it would be nice. The tag reads “Happy Kids.”

“I cannot wear that in front on my children,” said Karen.

“Post traumatic stress, used to be called shell shock, it is a devastating thing,” said Rodger. “We’ve had that severely.

“For me, I couldn’t be around a twoyear-old.”

Rodger grew up in a home where there was a connection but not hugs and kisses, because in part his own father suffered from “shell shock” from the war. He admits he wasn’t close to his children like Karen because he was busy working.

Six years ago, Rodger was picking up several children for vacation Bible school in a van. He saw twoyear-old twins standing at the door of their house crying because their siblings were leaving. He closed the van doors and walked around it, got in and pulled out — and then there was a bump. He had run over something.

It was one of the twins. He pulled the girl out from under the van and held her.

“It was exactly like the last time I held little Jesse. Same size. In her Pamper. Everything was just like my little baby.

“I couldn’t be around a two-yearold, now I’m holding one I had just run

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“It was so bad that when the medics came, they couldn’t deal with it.

“The tire had run squarely over her head.”

They treated it as a fatality and didn’t call in a helicopter. Doctors told police there was no hope. From Rocky hospital, they did fly her to Edmonton hospital, said Rodger.

The next day the grandmother called him from Edmonton. “We want you to know they just did a CAT scan and there’s nothing wrong with her.

She’s OK.” “When she came home, we wanted to go see her. ... We were total strangers. She ran like a deer and jumped, leaped, into my arms.” She was fully recovered two weeks later.

“When she learned to talk she told us she was in heaven at the accident.

Whatever she experienced at the scene ... is related to why she jumped in my arms the way she did. ... whatever was going on it was clearly related to the fact of losing Jesse,” Rodger said.

“I was holding her in my arms when she was a little corpse. Now I’m hold-

ing her in my arms as somebody who just won’t let go of me.

“There was some kind of connection there that was incredibly important to her and me as well.

“Her family, they know that there was a miracle involved,” he said.

The Rinkers are first and foremost missionaries.

They have church service on Sundays, as well as women and youth meetings, offer tutoring, and violin, piano and choir classes when the funds are there. They also offer summer vacation Bible school for Sunchild, O’Chiese and Big Horn First Nations.

“The pressure’s there to keep going because what are you going to do?

Even if it was an option we wouldn’t be retired at this point,” said Rodger.

They’ve left a couple of times over the years because of burnout but always returned.

“It’s our home. We don’t have any other home. We don’t have money in the bank or anything to fall back on.

Here we have a place to live. We’re part of the community. We have no plans on going anywhere else. This is where we live,” said Rodger.

“If you’re looking for the community to give you something, then it’s the wrong reason for being here. If you’re here to give the community something, then you enjoy being here,” Karen said.

She wants to show me something before I go — something she says helps her get through. She takes me next door to Coyote Creek Chapel. It is a small two-storey building, and we go up the narrow wooden stairs to a locked door.

Inside, there is a small apartment used by visitors. It has a window that overlooks the back of their place.

Karen looks out, points down to an area, asking me if I can see the wooden cross. It’s where their three children are buried.

“I know my children are safe.

They’re not here with us but they are safe. And they are being loved. And that’s very important.” Crying again, she says she often goes to the window to overlook the grave area.

Then, with Rodger, we walk in the fresh clean snow and sun to the graves, which are protected in a fenced area.

The first grave is Seth’s. The middle one is Jesse’s. The third one is James’s.

The parents clear away the snow over Jesse’s grave to show that on top of it they have placed the moose antlers Rodger found that day just before he found Jesse’s boots. barr@reddeeradvocate.com

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A4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014

Society takes possession of land

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF

ASOOAHUM CENTRE

The Red Deer Native Friendship Society now owns the land where individuals and families will live and breathe aboriginal culture.

The Asooahum Centre, an affordable housing and cultural centre development, will be built on Riverside Drive, just east of Lion’s Campground.

The city transferred the title and issued a development permit this week.

Tanya Schur, society executive director, said in a release that the Asooahum Centre and cultural housing development is an important part of making a place of belonging for people.

She said it will allow people to come home to their cultural identity, and build a strong and proud community that can share the aboriginal culture and traditions with all people in Central Alberta.

The society has settled on a basic design of two apartment-style buildings called eight-plexes and a tower with 16 units. There will be some market housing.

The cultural centre component will take another estimated $5 million to build and a fundraising campaign is underway.

While it has about $4.5 million from the provincial government for the housing units, the society has faced hurtles surrounding its location for nearly two years.

After a proposed site in Clearview met with opposition, the city and the society struck up a joint committee that looked at about 20 sites throughout the city and ultimately settled on the site on Riverside Drive. The location drew criticism about the potential for flooding due to its proximity to the Red Deer River, the appropriateness of having people living in a light industrial area and the loss of trees.

Two Stantec Engineering studies concluded the development area would be above the flood levels from

2005 and the society conducted its own hydrology study to ease the minds of its members.

The cultural centre and housing development will feature a culture site with outdoor space for programs and ceremonial uses, a community garden, office space and interpretive elements.

There will be no basements and the trees will be used in the construction.

Mayor Tara Veer said the collaboration between society, the city and the community will result in a facility that will improve public access to this section of the Waskasoo Park system with emphasis on aboriginal culture. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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followed by the crack.

“It got my attention.”

It wasn’t overly close, but it was a shot that should not have been made with people all around.

Earlier this month, a home in Spruce Grove was hit by four bullets from a rifle. Holes were found in a bedroom and bathroom. Fortunately, no one was hurt.

With the weather turning warmer and the end of hunting season nearing, Chubey is expecting a lot of unwelcome visitors to his area this weekend.

A hunter and Fish and Game As-

sociation member himself, all Chubey asks is that fellow hunters follow the rules. Don’t hunt on private property without permission and be aware of your surroundings.

“I don’t need to post my land. In the hunting regulations it’s very, very clear. You need to ask permission before you walk on my property.”

Fish and Wildlife offices were contacted but officers were out in the field and unavailable for comment on Friday. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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tion of more than 110 surgeries at Chinook Regional Hospital this week.

Dr. Karin Goodison, medical health officer for the south zone, said the residue is related to an approved stainless steel polishing product routinely used in cleaning and sterilization.

She’s confident the residue does not and never did pose a risk to patients.

“This is a part of normal processing ... and it has been determined that it doesn’t create any additional risk to patient safety,” Goodison said Friday.

Canyon Ski Resort opens Canyon Ski Resort opens for the first time this season today and Sunday.

The resort, located 14 km east of Red Deer, is offering a special rate allarea pass for $20 per person for each of the two days.

Canyon operators expect to have the beginner area with a new Magic Carpet and Blue T-bar open, giving access to the beginner area, springbok, sundeck and terrain park features.

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A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Red Deer man awaiting trial in connection with an armed robbery attempt at an Innisfail-area campground last summer as well as fraud and forgery charges laid earlier in the year.

Michael Edward Holt, 33, was due in Red Deer provincial court on Friday to answer new charges of theft under $5,000 and breaching probation.

Defence counsel Brad Mulder, acting as agent for Holt, told Judge John This was written in a card given to a teacher at the end of Holmes that he has lost the school year. The child’s mom had asked her daughter track of the man, who what she was thankful for: was released from custody after serving seven Thank you for days in August, when he teaching me new pleaded guilty to posstuff. sessing illegal drugs and Thank you for breaching release conditions. teaching me new Details of the more songs. recent charges were not Thank you for read in court. bringing Emma (your Holt is scheduled for dog) to school. trial in April on charges of possessing stolen Thank you for letting property and again in the butterflies go May on charges of fraud with Mr. Fred and all and forgery. the kids Also charged in connection with the incident For details or to sign up for classes, please phone: at Kelly’s Campground was Innisfail resident 403 340-8877 or 403 340-2764 Dillon Bristow, 21. He C9 - 5580 - 45TH ST. RED DEER Follow us on is now serving a global WWW.REDDEERMONTESSORI.COM facebook

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Rarely, do the hunters ever ask permission from him or his neighbours.

Chubey, 64, fears it is a situation that could end in disaster one day.

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“We’re just concerned. We’re just asking these people if you’re going to shoot on the property, at least let us know.”

Last year, his wife went out to talk to a hunter in a pickup. As she spoke, the hunter’s friend on the next quarter section fired off a shot and Chubey said he could hear the bullet buzz by,

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Status of Women Canada approved few projects focused on aboriginal women OTTAWA — The federal agency that’s supposed to promote the equality and advancement of women has only approved a handful of projects in recent years that had anything to do with aboriginals.

Now opposition parties are asking why Status of Women Canada didn’t give the green light to more projects focused on aboriginal women and girls, who disproportionately fall victim to violence and poverty in this country.

The federal agency recently provided statistics in response to a question from New Democrat MP Niki Ashton showing 31 of 210 projects approved since the fall of 2011 — 14.8 per cent — were focused on aboriginal women and girls.

That included projects by both aboriginal and non-aboriginal groups.

The agency provided two sets of figures. One shows the number of proposals received by Status of Women Canada; the other shows the number that were ultimately approved.

Status of Women Canada didn’t offer any details about the nature of the projects. But the figures show clearly that the agency approved relatively few projects focused exclusively on aboriginal women and girls.

That can perhaps be explained, in part, by looking at the total number of proposals that the agency received.

Take, for instance, the proposal for projects aimed at “Engaging young people to prevent violence against women on post-secondary campuses.”

Only one of the 53 proposals focused on aboriginals.

The agency ultimately approved 22 projects and the one aboriginal-focused pitch didn’t make the cut.

But that explanation doesn’t seem to apply to the rest of the projects, which all received a substantial number of pitches focused on aboriginals.

Sixty-six of the 308 proposals for projects aimed at “engaging communities to end violence against women and girls” focused on aboriginals. Yet only three of those 66 aboriginal projects got approved.

Dozens line up at Toronto city hall to buy remaining Rob Ford bobbleheads TORONTO — Toronto’s outgoing mayor Rob Ford is signing bobblehead dolls in his image for dozens of people who came to buy what’s left of the collectors’ items at city hall.

Ford, who arrived at the sale shortly before noon, is selling the bobbleheads to raise funds for the two hospitals that have been treating him for cancer.

He says he’s not feeling like himself as he prepares to return to hospital on Monday to undergo a fourth round of chemotherapy to fight a rare and aggressive cancer in his abdomen.

The mayor says his tumour hasn’t shrunk, but the usually fast-growing cancer hasn’t gotten larger, which he says is good news.

Doctors discovered the cancer in September and the scandal-plagued mayor dropped his bid for reelection shortly afterwards, opting instead to run for city council. He was elected by a wide margin.

The so-called “Robbie Bobbies” are being sold at the mayor’s office for $30 each, and Ford says the net proceeds will go to the Humber River Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital.

Previous sales of Ford bobbleheads have brought long lineups.

Some people travelled from outside the city to buy a bobblehead.

“I came all the way from Brampton to get this because the money goes to a good cause,” Jessica Stevenson said.

Intelligence agency’s case disclosures rise in fight against terror, dirty cash OTTAWA — New figures show Canada’s financial sleuthing agency disclosed more than 1,000 pieces of intelligence to police and security agencies last year.

The Ottawa-based Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, known as FinTRAC, says the intelligence contributed to hundreds of police investigations.

The centre identifies cash linked to terrorism, money laundering and other crimes by sifting through millions of pieces of data annually from banks, insurance companies, securities dealers, money service businesses, real estate brokers, casinos and others.

The agency’s annual report, tabled quietly this week in Parliament, says the 1,143 disclosures to lawenforcement agencies in 2013-14 were up from 919 the previous year.

While the vast majority of them involved money laundering, 234 were related to terrorist financing or threats to the security of Canada, and 64 involved all three issues.

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Playing games in Caspian Russian politician Andrei Zhirinovsky is all mouth, so it would not normally have caused a stir when he suggested earlier this year that Russia should simply annex the parts of neighbouring Kazakhstan that have a large Russian population.

But the ultranationalist leader of the Liberal Democratic Party actually frightened the Kazakhs, because there is a bigger game going on.

Kazakh President Nursultan GWYNNE Nazarbayev, in DYER power since before Kazakhstan got its independence from the former Soviet Union in 1991, was so alarmed that he openly expressed doubts about whether Kazakhstan should join Moscow’s “Eurasian Economic Union” (EEU) when it launches next January. “Kazakhstan will not be part of organizations that pose a threat to our independence,” he said in August.

The EEU is the same organization that Ukrainians rebelled against joining last year when their pro-Moscow former president, Viktor Yanukovych, abandoned plans for closer ties with the European Union (EU). But Kazakh-

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stan under Nazarbayev has always been on good terms with Russia, so Russia’s autarch, Vladimir Putin, immediately cracked the whip.

“Kazakhstan never had any statehood (historically),” Putin said. Nazarbayev merely “created” the country — with the clear implication that it was an artificial construct that might, if the wind changed, just be dismantled again.

With Russian troops in eastern Ukraine “on holiday” from the army (but taking their armoured vehicles and artillery with them), it was a veiled threat that Kazakhstan had to take seriously.

There has actually been a Kazakh state. Almost the entire area of the current country, and substantial parts of neighbouring countries, were ruled from the 15th to the 18th centuries by a powerful Kazakh khanate, the traditional form of state among the Islamic, Turkic-speaking peoples of Central Asia. The reason it never evolved into a modern state is that the whole area was conquered and colonized by the Russian empire.

Russia is still the only great power within easy reach of the Central Asian states, and it underlined its displeasure with Nazarbayev by holding military exercises near the Kazakh border in early September.

But Putin was not just restoring discipline in a prospective member of the EEU, his pet project to rival the EU. Putin’s strategic objective is to control oil and gas traffic across the

landlocked Caspian Sea. The last thing Moscow needs is cut-price competition from Central Asian producers in its European markets.

Moscow at the top of the Caspian Sea and Iran at the bottom have their own pipelines to get oil out to the markets. Azerbaijan, on the western shore, has built pipelines through Georgia into Turkey, one of which reaches the Mediterranean, so Russia cannot control its exports. But Moscow still has a stranglehold on the big oil and gas producers on the eastern side of the sea, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan.

Neither of those former Soviet republics can escape Moscow’s grip unless it can move its oil and gas in pipelines across the Caspian seabed to Azerbaijan and out to the Mediterranean from there.

So Putin has been trying for years to get a Russian veto on any such pipelines. He’s nearly there.

If the International Law of the Sea applied, then each country’s Exclusive Economic Zone, with control over seabed developments, would extend 300 nautical miles from its coast. The Caspian is not that big, so all five EEZ’s would meet in the middle — and Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan’s zones would both touch Azerbaijan’s, so the question of trans-Caspian seabed pipelines would be beyond Moscow’s control.

But since the Caspian Sea is not part of the world ocean, the five countries around it can agree on any local rules they like. Russia is by far the greatest

power on its shores, and the rules it likes would confine each country to a 15-nautical-mile sovereign zone and a 25-mile exclusive fishing zone.

Under this regime, the middle of the sea would remain a common area where any development would need the consent of all five countries. Hey presto!

A Russian veto on any pipelines crossing the Caspian Sea, and continuing control over oil and gas exports from Central Asia to Europe.

Following a summit meeting of the five countries’ leaders in Astrakhan at the end of September, it’s practically a done deal, although the final treaty will not be signed until 2016.

Late last month Richard Hoagland, U.S. assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asian affairs, visited Astana, the Kazakh capital, and said that the U.S. firmly supported Kazakh independence and territorial integrity, but everybody knows who’s boss in the region.

Sidelining Kazakh and Turkmen competition in the European gas and oil markets will not help Moscow much, however, if Putin’s behaviour on Russia’s western borders continues to frighten the Europeans.

They will be scrambling to cut their dependence on Russian gas and oil as fast as they can, and the fracking Americans, with their soaring production, will be more than happy to help.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

In fact, most medical services are provided by private physicians — often structured as professional corporations — who make their income from billing provincial governments. Some provinces have contracts with private corporations to provide direct care such as cataract procedures or residential aged care.

Privatization of health delivery can work in a publically-funded system, but it is not free from risks, as I experienced in my time in Alberta. I inherited a number of private contracts, many of which were poorly specified.

My departure contract precludes my detailing all their problems but some general lessons can be drawn from what is in the public domain.

First, negotiated contract prices may be too high. A contract for elective orthopaedic procedures in Calgary paid higher prices than what it cost in Calgary’s public hospitals.

Second, the contracting arrangements may be exposed to political meddling and provide no incentive to deliver the public sector the best price. Alberta’s cataract contracts were the best example of this.

Third, the contracts often have built in price and volume escalators which don’t give public managers the control they need in times of financial cut-

backs. Facing an effective billion-dollar cut by the provincial government, I couldn’t look for the same savings from lab services in Edmonton we found in Calgary and the rest of the province because of the nature of existing contracts.

Poor specification of contracts and lock-in arrangements constrain future administrations, yet private providers often require long-term contracts, especially where they need to build facilities to meet the contract terms and these facilities can’t be used for any other purpose.

Another risk stems from poor costing processes in Canadian hospitals where few hospitals undertake routine costing of patient care with proper allocation of overhead costs.

Poor contracts are endemic in the health sector partly because it is often difficult to specify adequately the product being purchased. Although advances in patient classification systems have improved our ability to describe the volume of patients or nursinghome residents who are to be treated or cared for under a contract, quality measures are still in their infancy.

The quality metrics included in a contract should be clear and public.

What is the standard of care expected?

How will the purchaser know it is be-

ing delivered? Is there arms-length separation of patient assessment and provision?

Finally, contracting will only yield savings if there is a market — where providers compete for best value in terms of price and quality. Absent a market, even a local one, purchasers could be hostage to monopoly providers or exposed to protect local inefficient suppliers for political reasons.

The response to privatization of health delivery should not be a kneejerk one, that this is a no-go area for Canada.

Rather, public purchasers should be held to account for the nature of the contracts they sign and should not be able to hide behind confidentiality clauses. They should disclose the prices being paid for services and demonstrate that they have negotiated a good deal for the public taxpayer.

Transparency won’t solve all the issues of private sector contracting in health care, but without it, the risks will almost certainly outweigh the benefits.

Stephen Duckett is an expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork.ca and the former president and chief executive officer of Alberta Health Services. This column was supplied by Troy Media (www.troymedia. com).

Private delivery of health care can work HOWEVER, THE ALBERTA EXPERIENCE SHOWS THERE ARE RISKS

BY STEPHEN DUCKETT SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE If you look at an old map of Canadian health-care policy, just near Privatization Island is a big warning: “Here be dragons.” So it proved for Alberta Health Services last month when a seemingly innocuous decision — to swap the tender for laboratory services from a United States-based transnational corporation to an Australian one — provoked a furor of discontent.

Part of the problem is that ‘privatization’ has two meanings. One is about increasing private funding of health care, which in the Canadian context is unequivocally bad. It breaks the compact between Canadians that they are all in the same boat in terms of access to health care and strikes at one of the key differences between the U.S. — where the spectre of bankruptcy or no care looms, even under Obamacare — and Canada — where people can sleep easy knowing they are protected against the costs of health care.

But Alberta’s controversy over lab contracts is about a different sort of privatization. It is about who delivers care in a publically-funded system.

Opponents wrongly evoked images of the Americanization of the health system and bemoaned profit-making in health care. Of course, swapping one private corporation for another doesn’t change incentives. Nor is this the first excursion of profit making into health care: linen, food, security services are all provided by profit-making groups across Canada.

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Can’t hide from climate change The need for action on climate change is getting closer to home and Stephen Harper, Tom Mulcair and Justin Trudeau are running out of places to hide.

It’s not just that the Harper government is expected to fall 20 per cent short of its commitment for greenhouse gas emission reduction by 2020. By the DAVID end of March next year, CanCRANE ada will have to submit to the United Nations its commitment for the post-2020 world, including making up for its 2020 shortfall as well.

This March deadline is to set the stage for a global summit in Paris next December to draft an international agreement so that the global average temperature does not rise more than 2 degrees Celsius, the agreed-on upper limit if the world is to avoid catastrophic climate change.

The tenor for what is expected will likely emerge in the UN climate change summit in Peru next month.

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In its just-released World Energy Outlook 2014, the International Energy Agency warns that even if the world proceeds to implement already planned policies, the world is still headed towards a long-term temperature increase of 3.6 degrees Celsius, or nearly double the increase that Harper, among others, has agreed is the tolerable upper limit.

Indeed, the IEA assumes that in the period after 2020, if the world adopts polices to seriously address greenhouse gas emissions, the rich countries, which includes Canada, will have to adopt a carbon price — a carbon tax or carbon trading system — at a level sufficiently high to make investment in low-carbon technologies attractive.

The IEA report does not take into account the ground-breaking announcement made by U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

But even if U.S. and Chinese commitments are fully met, this will not be enough. And while the Chinese commitment has a good chance of being implemented, the U.S. commitment is unlikely to be achieved without Congressional support. And the Republican Party has already made it clear it wants nothing to do with Obama’s commitment. As HSBC Global Research points out, both the U.S. and China have made huge commitments.

Obama said the U.S. goal was to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 26 to 28 per cent by 2025 from 2005 levels, which means an even faster rate of emissions reduction than has been achieved since 2005.

China’s two commitments are even more demanding since they require a major change in Chinese energy policy and massive investment.

The first is to achieve a peaking of emissions by about 2030. Since China’s economy could be 150 per cent larger by then, this in itself is truly significant since a growing economy needs more energy.

China has also committed to increase the share of non-fossil fuels for electricity to 20 per cent by 2030, compared to 10 per cent now. This will be a mix of nuclear, solar, wind, hydro and biofuels.

HSBC estimates this would mean an additional 50-60 gigawatts of new nonfossil-fuel capacity each year for the next 15 years. In effect, China would have to add the equivalent of three to four times the operation generating capacity of Ontario Power Generation for each of the next 15 years — in effect, create 45 to 60 new OPGs in a 15-year period in non-fossil fuels. OPG supplies 50 per cent of Ontario’s electricity needs.

This vast challenge also creates enormous opportunities for innovation

in clean energy. But it also means, as HSBC economists said, that the ChinaU.S. bilateral agreement “increases the pressure” on other emitters to “submit ambitious pledges” for emissions reduction by March 31 of next year, including “countries that have chosen to bury their heads in the sand, such as Australia and Canada.”

While Obama is trying to act on climate change despite Congressional opposition, Harper has shown little inclination to act even though the opposition parties would be supportive.

But as Canada’s independent watchdog, the Pembina Institute says, “Canada has run out of excuses for failing to reduce emissions.

Introducing stringent emissions reduction for our oil and gas sector and ramping up investments in energy efficiency and clean energy technology must be top priorities — both to do our fair share to address climate change, and to help Canadian industry compete in a world that is increasingly pursuing low-carbon energy.”

So this is the Canadians question: Are we going to be part of the problem or part of the solution?

We need answers from Harper, Mulcair and Trudeau.

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Attack of mean meter machines Those dumb parking meters can see me coming a mile (1.6 kilometers) away. And what’s worse is the intrepid meter man (or in a Beatles song “Meter Maid” named “Lovely Rita”) can see me leaving from a kilometre (.6 miles) away.

And as soon as I’m out of its sight, my meter mysteriously disregards whatever change I have slotted into the stupid machine and flips the red “Expired” HARLEY flag — like flipHAY ping me the bird — just in time for said meter man or maid to arrive with that ticket book that always seems to have a special page bookmarked for Yours Truly.

I don’t really like parking meters.

And they certainly don’t like me.

But at least we don’t have that voodoo parking system like they do in, say, Calgary, or Vancouver. Where you pull up to a post that has a long number on it and you have to input that number into a robot one-armed bandit type machine a block away. You also have to stick your credit card in there, along with your social insurance number, height, weight, political affiliation, favourite band, favourite book and the date of birth of your first born child (if applicable) so that you can pay a ridiculous fee nearing triple digits just to park downtown somewhere.

And heaven knows where all that information goes — important information such as your credit card number and the name of your favourite band.

Can anyone say: “Identity theft?”

It all started in (where else?) the United States. According to the History Channel, the very first parking meter was installed in July 16, 1935 — which just happens to be my birthday.

Not the 1935 part mind you, but some days certainly feel like it. No, July 16 was the auspicious day that a newspaperman (of all things) named Carl C. Magee was asked by the Oklahoma City council to come up with a solution to deal with the problem of too many of “them big ol’ automobile machines on them streets, y’all. …”

So good ol’ Carl came up with something he called the “Park-O-Meter” and the first one was installed smack downtown in Oklahoma City, and the pricey fee of a nickel an hour. By all accounts, the response was, shall we say, mixed.

City business owners liked the Park-OMeters because it “encouraged a quick

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turnover of cars;” car drivers, however, immediately lynched Carl from the nearest streetlight.

Just kidding about that last part, but my guess is that ol’ Carl wasn’t the most popular Okie in town.

Our own fair town has a pretty good system, though. When it works.

You can drive down to City Hall, park along the lovely City Hall Park, go in and purchase a parking card, and when you come out there will be a parking ticket on you vehicle.

You simply then remove that ticket from under your windshield wiper and place it under the windshield wiper of the vehicle next to you. After all, some people pay parking tickets without even looking at the car licence number on the ticket, right?

Still kidding of course, but the point is: now when you park you can insert your parking card instead of coins that you never seem to have. (And I don’t know about you, but it really irks me when I do finally find a loonie or a toonie and put it in a parking meter and up pops a little wee number like eight minutes!)

Thing is, with a parking card, it loads whatever time you have purchased on the card — say one hour — but when you come back from your 12-minute shopping spree downtown, you can reinsert your card and it will charge you only for the 12 minutes.

This is much better than realizing that you put a handful of loonies into the mean meter machine and racked up a nice two hours of parking, only to use a fraction (12 over 120 = 1/10th) of the purchased parking time.

But often when it’s really cold, or really hot, or the parking meter is in a bad mood when you insert your parking card suddenly the meter spews out a bunch of symbols and numbers where your allotted parking time should be. It looks something like this: %E&#&@S$>-, which means of course that the parking meter is swearing at you, instead the other way around like usually happens.

And speaking of swearing, let me tell you a quick story. I went to Edmonchuk last week, had lunch with a business friend who had to lend me a pocket full of loonies for the parking meter.

I didn’t have any change on account of my car doesn’t have an ashtray (which is a good thing) but that’s where I used to keep my parking change, so I didn’t have any parking change. After our business lunch involving five minutes of business, I decide to treat myself to something from the music store on Whyte Avenue, on account of I’d been working so hard. Fifty dollars, I think to myself. I can spend $50. Maybe a couple pairs of drumsticks or a really cheap guitar (haha).

So I pull up to the store, and nothing has changed, I still have no change.

So I run into a nearby bank lobby with a debit machine, which gives me only twenties, so I have to run back into a store and ask for change or buy something, and when I scurry past my car I notice … wait for it … a piece of yellow paper on my windshield.

FIFTY DOLLARS! The ticket was FIFTY DOLLARS and I’d been gone six minutes! And there is no reduced amount if you pay within a certain amount of days. Not in the “big city”

— oh no. Now that’s a mean meter machine.

I was so miffed that I immediately got in my car and drove all the way home. And I didn’t even set foot in the music store. But I certainly spent my FIFTY DOLLARS anyway.

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

A reminder that caring is not dead As a caregiver and a care-receiver, they just about always come to the kitchen together, but now once in a while the receiver comes alone.

As they sit and eat, they converse with whoever is around them and seem to thoroughly enjoy themselves.

Once in a CHRIS while, we will SALOMONS make up a take home meal for the receiver, and when they leave, it is never without profuse thanks.

I have known the caregiver for about 25 years and although she presents a jolly and carefree persona, I know her well enough that I am not fooled by her presented attitude. Underneath that facade is a caring woman who takes her work seriously, and it shows in her relationship with her ‘client.’

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In all the years that I have been at the kitchen, she is the only one who comes in with her charge.

Other caregivers will call and confirm lunch or supper times, but their clients come alone and they remain alone, never seemingly coming out of their shell.

Any response we get from them is whatever we initiate.

Many of these clients have slight handicaps, either mental or physical.

It is so terribly evident that they are and remain a lonely and forgotten part of our society.

I acknowledge that trying to work with these people can be very difficult and trying at times, actually most of the time, but it is something that we do not always stop to think about or for that matter involve ourselves in. We tend to avoid contact in whatever form.

Have we really grown so callous and spend all our time trying to impress people who ignore us anyways, that we remove any association with those who suffer?

What, if anything, do we gain from trying to impress others who care nothing for us; while simultaneously ignoring those who need us so desperately?

Is it really any wonder that a lot of these people will start doing things that will get them some attention; either good or bad.

Many who are now drug addicts or violent people causing mayhem are, for the most part, people who were rejected by society because they were “different.”

It is usually at this point that society becomes involved; not to help them but to incarcerate them or punish them in some other form (because they did something wrong), further excluding them from our ‘illustriously enlightened’ society. I use the term ‘enlightened’ very loosely here, because I see very little in this day and age that represents enlightenment.

The U.S. Marines adopted a slogan that says ‘Leave no man behind,” Tons of books and movies illustrate this very point. Now this may be great on the battlefield, but once back in society, that attitude is dropped like a hot potato. Here it’s every man for himself.

Rather than take on the task of caring and leaving no one behind, we hire people to be caregivers; that way it is out of our hair. For the large majority of these people, sadly enough, it is just

a job. But for some, it is their heart and soul. These are the ones who make a difference in the very lives that they touch.

It is so sad to live with the fact that even the care and well-being of every member of our society comes down to dollars and cents; even sadder is the contemplation of assisted suicide. If passed, within a generation or two, euthanasia will be extended to the handicapped and or society misfits.

So, whenever I see a caregiver like the one at the beginning of this article, my heart rejoices because then I realize that caring is not dead.

And the recipient of this care?

When she first came to the kitchen, she almost had to be dragged because of extreme shyness. Now, she walks in with her head held high and a big grin of greeting on her face.

Applause is needed here; not for the dollar donator (they too are very important to the whole process), but for the ones who pour their very lives into the rejected ones in our communities; the caregivers.

Chris Salomons is kitchen co-ordinator for Potter’s Hands ministry in Red Deer.

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utside the Jogyesa Buddhist Temple in Seoul, an elderly woman stands in front of a wall of colourful hanging lanterns and lights a candle during Yeondeung, or the Lotus Lantern Festival as it is known in English.

Our guide, Kim, says that candles and lanterns symbolize wisdom in Buddhist culture, because they bring light where there was once darkness.

Lighting a candle or a lantern is an important DEBBIE ritual that honOLSEN ours Buddha and the quest for enlightenment and the Korean lantern festival is one of Asia’s biggest annual celebrations in honour of Buddha’s birthday.

The city of Seoul is covered in lanterns at festival time and the Jogyesa Temple is a main hub for activities.

In the corner of the temple square, hundreds of white lanterns have been hung for those who died in a ferry accident a few days earlier. In many Asian cultures, white is the colour associated with death. Women wear colourful dresses when they are married and reserve white dresses for mourning. In South Korea, white lanterns are hung during Yeondeung in remembrance of loved ones who died over the past year.

The rest of the square is bustling with activity as people prepare for the evening parade, which is the highlight of the festival. I find a comfortable spot on the temple steps and sit back to enjoy a little people watching. I can’t help but notice four monks in bright saffron robes sitting almost directly across from me doing the same thing.

While we watch, a group of about 60 people gather in the square holding pink and purple lanterns in the shape of Korean symbols. They seem to mill about waiting for further instructions from their leader who is trying to get them organized for the evening parade. Countless other people walk by and every so often someone walks past in a colourful traditional costume making the people watching particularly satisfying.

The Lotus Lantern Festival has become extremely popular with tourists and for the past few years the Korean Tourism Organization has set up special free activities for foreigners who register on their website. One of the most popular of these is the traditional lantern-making program.

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The lantern festival features thousands of illuminated lanterns both small and large in many shapes, such as lotus flowers, stupas, dragons and elephants.

Celebrating the Buddha’s birthday at Seoul’s

Lotus Lantern Festival BRING LIGHT WHERE THERE WAS ONCE DARKNESS AT ONE OF ASIA’S LARGEST ANNUAL CELEBRATIONS

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: More than 100,000 colourful lanterns are paraded through the streets of Seoul by people dressed in equally colourful traditional costumes. It might be the world’s best parade. In Buddhist culture, lighting a candle or a lantern is an important ritual that honours Buddha and the quest for enlightenment. Candles and lanterns symbolize wisdom. If you sign up on the Korean Tourism website, visitors can take part in special festival activities including making your own lantern. Parade participants wear wonderful costumes as well as religious attire as they carry the lanterns through the streets.

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Last spring, there were a number of white lanterns around Seoul during the lantern festival to commemorate those who lost their lives in the South Korean ferry accident.

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FESTIVAL: Parade is the highlight On the other side of the temple, I make my way to a set of long tables with supplies laid out on them and find a seat with the rest of the guests.

While a young Korean woman explains the procedure, I carefully attach colourful strips of paper to the skeleton of a lantern.

I decide to be extra creative and make a two-toned lantern by trading some of my pre-cut orange papers with the person next to me. When I am satisfied with my handiwork, I write a wish on a piece of paper and attach it to the bottom of the lantern. In ancient times, making a wish lantern and lighting it was a popular way to celebrate Buddha’s birthday.

After the lantern-making, we are each given a vegetarian temple meal wrapped in a brown cloth. Temple meals are made with very healthy in-

gredients and I open mine to discover glutinous rice, kimchi, bamboo shoots and some other boiled green vegetable I cannot identify. I was a little nervous when I took the first bite, but in the end found the meal to be quite tasty.

A film festival follows and all of the guests are herded into a large auditorium to watch films about Buddhism and Korean culture. At the end of the films, we light our lanterns for the first time and it looks amazing to see a room full of glowing lanterns.

Next, I make my way down to the parade route to secure a good spot for watching the big event. The Korean Tourism Board has special VIP viewing spots for visitors and I file into a spot about mid-way through the parade route.

The lantern parade is the highlight of the Lotus Lantern Festival with thousands of people marching more than 100,000 lanterns through the streets of Seoul to the beat of classical Korean music. Parade participants dress in colourful costumes and travel in organized groups carrying their lanterns as they go. Some of the lanterns are massive and are shaped like dragons, elephants, fish and other creatures - each having a different

symbolic meaning. In Korean culture, the dragon is the god of water and symbolizes a rich harvest, while the carp symbolizes honour, wealth and longevity.

Though the parade lasts for about two-and-a-half hours, it never seems dull with the beautiful lanterns, colourful costumes and music. As the parade nears the end, visitors are invited to light their wish lanterns and join in as the parade makes its way back to the Jogyesa temple for Hoehyanghanmadang, a post parade celebration where people dance in the streets with the monks – often late into the night. I light my lantern and follow the procession through the city streets.

Seoul is one of the largest and most vibrant modern cities in the world, but the Lotus Lantern Festival serves as a reminder that beneath the glitzy surface of this bustling Asian megacity is a vibrant culture that holds to Buddhist traditions of peace and serenity.

This interesting dichotomy makes an exploration of Korean culture a fascinating endeavour and a visit to the Lotus Lantern Festival a must.

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● In 2012, Yeondeung was designated “an Important Intangible Cultural Asset” and an application is pending to have it added to the list of UNESCO World Intangible Heritage. ● The Lotus Lantern Festival is an annual celebration of Buddha’s birthday that follows the lunar calendar and is typically celebrated in May. The next festival is scheduled to take place May 15-17, 2015. For more information on the Lotus Lantern Festival and to see a list of festival activities, visit the official website of the Korea Tourism Organization (english.visitkorea.or.kr) or the official festival website (llf.or.kr/ eng/). The Lantern festival is a popular time to visit Seoul. Be sure to book your flights early and pre-register on the Korean Tourism Organization website for events such as the lanternmaking activity.

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

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS VIENNA, Austria — The Blue Danube is greyishbrown, and no, Viennese do not wear lederhosen.

But beyond the cliches surrounding the Austrian capital, there are plenty of sights and experiences to enjoy in this city which — if it didn’t coin the word gemuetlichkeit (coziness), certainly lives it.

Vienna traditionally tops surveys as the world’s most livable metropolis. In the summer, horse-drawn carriages ply chestnut tree-lined boulevards and parks gussied up with elaborate floral arrangements.

And when the seasons turn, Christmas markets transform the city into a winter wonderland.

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Visitors crowd the Christmas market in front of the neo-Gothic City hall in Vienna, Austria. Nothing will put you more in the mood for the festive season than the Christmas markets big and small dotting the city.

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The Viennese take it for granted but elsewhere it is rapidly becoming a rare commodity: crystal-clear water drunk straight from the tap. Vienna gets its water supply from alpine springs, some fed by gla-

The “Silvesterpfad” tour through the inner city on New Year’s Eve attracts hundreds of thousands. Revelers winding through a marked route through downtown Vienna can groove to rock, pop, Latino soul, funk and disco, jazz and classical music at 12 stages or spend time at another dozen attractions set up along the way for the occasion. There’s food galore, along with alcohol, but while the evening gets loud it is seldom rowdy — at least until midnight. Visitors ending up at St. Stephen’s Square, be forewarned: Thousands of firecrackers transform the square into a near war-zone as they explode under your feet and fireworks light up the night sky with booms of their own. Lots of broken glass too. The Viennese don’t seem to mind, with many of them on the square waltzing to “The Blue Danube” at midnight. But definitely not the place for small children or dogs.

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A tip for those looking for something different: Viennese are said to have a morbid fascination with death. They coined the phrase “a schoene Leich” — or “a beautiful corpse,” reflecting their preference for an open coffin at wakes with the departed dressed in his or her best. There’s no better time and place to get a taste of Vienna’s melancholy love affair with death than a winter visit to the sprawling Central Cemetery in the 11th district. Getting there will cost you a tram ticket (streetcar lines 6 or 71 from downtown), but you can spend hours touring ornate headstones and mausoleums, some hundreds of years old, for free. Particularly interesting for music lovers: Brahms and Beethoven are burTRAVEL WITH ied here, along with the Strauss dynasty, famous for the Vienna waltz.

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Nothing will put you more in the mood for the festive season than the Christmas markets big and small dotting the city. Choices range from the more than 150 wooden huts set up in front of the neo-Gothic City hall, to markets often no bigger than a few booths. Among the hundreds of goods on offer are tree lights, candles, ornaments and musical Christmas toys. Much of it is mass- produced but some are little treasures, created by local artisans.

The smell of bratwurst, thick goulash soup, hot mulled wine and other comfort food and drink mingles with the crisp winter air and provides a hard-toresist olfactory backdrop.

For families, the City Hall venue, complete with a huge Christmas tree, the surrounding park festooned with lights, and children’s workshops inside for cookie baking and ornament making, is a must.

More intimate markets include the Christmas Village between the museums of fine arts and natural history and the traditional market at Freyung Square, which goes back to the 18th century. For party-minded young adults, the market on the grounds of the Old General Hospital in the ninth district is an annual favourite.

B4 SPORTS Polei nets winner

SATURDAY, NOV. 22, 2014

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR Rebels 4 Tigers 2 It was only fitting that Evan Polei was sporting the Red Deer Rebels’ player-of-the-game hat — a fireman’s helmet — following Friday’s Western Hockey League meeting with the visiting Medicine Hat Tigers.

After all, the Rebels forward put out a fire with probably the prettiest goal scored at the Centrium this season.

With the game knotted 2-2, Polei broke down the right side, cut around Tigers defenceman Ty Schultz and beat netminder Marek Langhamer with a high shot from extremely close range with just over four minutes remaining.

Polei’s goal, his 10th of the season, was the winner. Wyatt Johnson added an empty-net marker in the final minute to complete a well-deserved 4-2 Red Deer victory in front of 4,783 fans.

“Johnny (Johnson) worked really hard along the boards to get that puck out and I just happened to be in the right spot at the right time,” said Polei. “ I turned the wheels on and beat their D-man wide.

“He (Langhamer) cheated a little bit, he thought I was going to pull it over and put it low. I think it actually went off one of their guys’ sticks because it slid off my stick a bit. But it worked out in the long run.”

Polei and linemates Scott Feser and Adam Musil were lights out for most of the evening, with each member of the unit contributing a goal in an overall high-energy performance by the hosts.

“Our line was amazing tonight, especially compared to Tuesday (in a 4-2 loss at Medicine Hat),” said Polei.

“Brent (GM/head coach Sutter) sat us for a good part of the third period, we didn’t see too much ice. But we really bounced back today and worked hard as a line and got it done.”

The game didn’t start the way the Rebels had drawn it up, as Cole Sanford, all alone at the side the net, whipped a shot past Red Deer netminder Rylan Toth a mere 25 seconds after the opening faceoff.

The Rebels held off the visitors for the next few minutes and then started to carry the play, although the Tigers’ lead held up until Adam Musil, in the low slot, one-timed a feed from Presten Kopeck that trickled over the line

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Medicine Hat Tigers Zach Fischer and Chad Labelle crash the goal as Red Deer Rebel goaltender Rylan Toth defends during first period action at the Centrium Friday. at 5:28 of the second period.

It was the first of two power-play goals for Red Deer, the second coming a mere 24 seconds into the final frame when Feser, stationed in the right circle, took a cross-ice pass from Meyer Nell and fired it past Langhamer all in one motion.

The Tigers got that one back seven minutes later, with Matt Bradley worked out of the corner and beating Toth high. That set the stage for Polei’s beauty and Johnson’s clincher.

“It was one of those games where we had to find our way early on,” said Sutter. “During the first five to seven minutes of the game we were kind of on our heels, but once we got on our toes we started play-

ing more the way we want to play.”

Sutter wasn’t surprised that the sixfoot-one, 219-pound Polei was able to notch such a picture-perfect goal.

“He had his feet moving, he did a good job of protecting the puck and he took it to the net,” said the Rebels boss.

“Those are things we work with him on in practice — taking more pucks to the net and using his big frame and moving his feet. When he’s moving his feet he’s a pretty effective player, and he can shoot too.

“That was obviously a huge goal in a big game.”

Not only were the Rebels two-forfour with a man advantage, they were a perfect four-for-four on the penalty kill.

“I really thought that’s what created some momentum for them (Tigers), was when they got on the power play with those skilled guys they have,” said Sutter. “But our penalty kill did a good job of shutting down some areas and certain things they look for.

“And then we had Tother (Toth).

The best penalty killer is always your goalie and he did a great job.”

Toth made 29 saves for his 11th win of the season. Langhamer blocked 30 shots and held his team in the game with a host of big-time stops.

The Rebels host the Calgary Hitmen tonight. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

Queens rally from deficit to beat Broncos

BY JOSH ALDRICH ADVOCATE STAFF

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Red Deer College Queen Alex Donaghy jumps to the net to defend against the Olds Broncos Friday at Red Deer College.

Queens 3 Broncos 2 The Central Alberta showdown between the Red Deer College Queens and Olds College Broncos lived up to its billing as a meeting between two of the top women’s volleyball teams in the country.

RDC entered the Friday night match as the No. 1 ranked team in the Canadian Colleges Athletic Conference and as the defending national champion, Olds was ranked No. 4 and had only dropped one set all season. But it was the host Queens who rallied from a 2-1 set deficit to win 3-2 (25-15, 21-25, 22-25, 25-20, 15-3).

“I’ll definitely take the way we played in the fourth and the fifth (sets), I think it took us that time to relax after what I’ll call a little mini-tragedy in the second set,” sad Queens head coach Talbot Walton.

The Queens were led by third year libero who made 31 digs, several of the highlight reel variety as RDC was trying to claw their way back into the match. Miranda Dawe added 16 kills,15 digs and five blocks while Alex Donaghy also had 16 kills and Leah Koot 14 kills and 22 digs. Setter Bronwyn Hawkes had a 57-assist effort.

Olds was led by Naomi Jardine with 15 kills and 11 digs while setter Jamie Craig had 42 assists and 11 digs.

After RDC dominated the first set, they fell apart in the second with sev-

eral sloppy errors at the net and from the service line. It took until the fourth set to get the momentum back, and even that was back and forth until Megan Schmidt served out the final three points for RDC. “(Quinn) made some really big plays that sparked some opportunities to extend rallies and win rallies,” said Walton. “I think that’s an experience thing, knowing you have the ability to up your game when everyone around you is playing OK and then find another gear, and Maddi found another gear.”

Kings 3 Broncos 0 The RDC Kings showed why they were heavy favourites on Friday against the Olds College Broncos, rolling to a 3-0 (25-19, 25-14, 25-22) win, playing most of the final two sets with first year players on the floor.

Freshman power Brian Grenier, out of Lindsay Thurber Composite High School, led the Kings with 12 kills while rookie Aussie Adam Turlejski had seven.

Jonny Smook, Dylan White and Zack Deacon al had six kills for the Broncos while Markus Hirsch had 23 assists.

“I wasn’t really happy with how the third set went, I thought we let them back into the match; a team that’s down 2-0 has to become a little bit desperate and they were attacking with some pace ... and whether you’re fourth year or first year, that shouldn‘t be a surprise to anybody,” said Kings head coach Aaron Schulha.

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Schneider makes 29 saves as Devils blank Oilers 2-0

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Cory Schneider made 29 saves to record his second shutout of the season and 14th of his career as the New Jersey Devils snapped a two-game losing skid with a 2-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday.

Adam Henrique and Tuomo Ruutu scored and Eric Gelinas had two assists for the Devils (9-9-2), who won just their third game in their last nine outings.

The Oilers (6-12-2) have lost five in a row for the second time this season.

Edmonton had a good chance to start the scoring midway through the opening frame, as Benoit Pouliot had Schneider beat with a deke, but lost control of the puck before he could put a backhand shot into a wide-open net.

New Jersey’s best opportunity in the scoreless first period came on a fairly common occurrence for the Oilers this season, as they coughed up a short-handed breakaway to Henrique, but Edmonton starter Viktor Fasth was able to get a piece of the shot to deflect it wide.

New Jersey broke the deadlock just past the midway point of the second period as Henrique got another par-

tial breakaway, shrugging off defender Justin Schultz before putting the puck through Fasth’s legs for his fifth of the season.

The Devils took a 2-0 lead with five minutes left in the middle period as Ruutu sniped a shot to the top corner from the middle of the left face-off circle that Fasth only waved at.

Things got even tougher for the Oilers in the second period as Pouliot left the game with what was reported to be a broken foot after blocking a shot.

New Jersey outshot the Oilers 19-8 in the second.

Edmonton had an opportunity to get back into the game early in the third

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when Marek Zidlicky took a double minor for high-sticking Nail Yakupov in the face, but the Oilers were unable to get anything going on the extended man advantage.

Both teams are right back at it again on Saturday as the Oilers finish off a five-game homestand against the Chicago Blackhawks and the Devils travel to Calgary to face the Flames.

Notes: It was the first of two meetings between the two teams this season. The Devils and Oilers split two games last season, each winning on home ice Oilers forward Ryan NugentHopkins was playing in his 200th career NHL game.

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Stampeders Cornish says he’s prepared for Eskimos pressure CALGARY — Jon Cornish has heard the Edmonton Eskimos want to limit his yards in Sunday’s CFL West Division final. It echoes what the Calgary Stampeders star has heard throughout the three seasons he’s been the dominant running back in the league. “When you play this sport at the level I do, every week there’s going to be people gunning for me.

That’s how it is,� Cornish said. “That is the reality of my life. People are going to be out gunning for me. Because I’m a main piece of this offence, shutting me down is going to be of critical importance to teams that want to beat us.

I learned that a long time ago, so I don’t think anything different.�

Calgary (15-3) and Edmonton (12-6) meet at McMahon Stadium in the first all-Alberta division final since 2001.

The winner advances to the Grey Cup in Vancouver on Nov. 30. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes (9-9) square off Sunday in the East Division final.

Calgary’s last trip to a Grey Cup was in 2012 and their last win came in 2008. Edmonton’s last appearance and victory in the CFL’s championship game was in 2005.

Edmonton’s defence ranks second in the CFL in defending the rush, but corralling the three-time CFL rushing leader and winner of the Most Outstanding Player award in 2013 is no easy task.

Cornish appeared in just half of Calgary’s regularseason games, yet won the league’s rushing title a third straight year with 1,082 yards. Cornish posted over 100 yards in six of his nine games, including two he played against Edmonton.

Grigsby gives Ticats solid ground game heading into East Division final HAMILTON, Ont. — Nic Grigsby has quickly become a key part of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ offence.

In just three games the five-foot-11, 195-pound Grigsby has emerged as a bona fide rushing threat in a predominately pass-oriented offence. And that’s something the Montreal Alouettes must account for Sunday in the East Division final at Tim Hortons Field.

Grigsby has 146 yards rushing since joining the Ticats on Oct. 21 after being released by the Winnipeg

Blue Bombers. But Grigsby had 93 yards and a TD on 19 carries in a 29-15 home win over Montreal on Nov. 8 that clinched Hamilton first in the East Division and home-field advantage for the conference finale.

And the swirling winds at Tim Hortons Field combined with the likelihood of rain Sunday could make Grigsby an important contributor for the Ticats, who are looking to secure a second straight Grey Cup berth. Hamilton lost last year’s title game 43-25 to the hometown Saskatchewan Roughriders. “The running game in the playoffs is very important,� Grigsby said. “You just can’t throw the ball all four quarters. “You’ve got to establish the run to win the game.

You’ve got to establish that presence, move the ball, move the chains and hold the ball.�

Hamilton was ranked sixth overall in rushing (91.2 yards per game) despite posting the second-fewest carries (304). By comparison, the Ticats attempted 622 passes, second only to the Toronto Argonauts (681).

Davis Cup final: Monfils beats Federer to level tie at 1-1 LILLE, France — Roger Federer’s valiant attempt to shake off a back injury backfired spectacularly when the Swiss 17-time Grand Slam champion was swept aside by Gael Monfils Friday as France levelled the Davis Cup final at 1-1 on Friday.

Monfils triumphed 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 and posted his first win on clay over Federer, who decided to play despite the injury that forced him to pull out of the title match at the ATP Finals last Sunday.

Federer had only two short training sessions earlier this week and looked out of sorts while Monfils hit 44 winners including 10 aces. The Swiss, who is chasing a maiden win in the team competition, dropped his serve five times and could not convert the two break points he earned.

It was a stark contrast to Federer’s superb display in London last week, where he eased past opponents but hurt his back during his semifinal victory over Davis Cup teammate Stan Wawrinka. Federer, however, said switching from hard court to clay and being short of practice was the main reason for his loss, rather than pain.

Spezza settling in with Dallas Stars, signs $30M, 4-year contract extension FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Stars have signed centre Jason Spezza to a US$30 million, four-year contract extension.

The deal Friday came nearly five months after the Stars acquired the high-scoring forward in a trade from Ottawa just before the start of free agency.

Spezza has 18 points in his first 20 games in Dal-

RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 B5 las, with his 14 assists tops among the Stars and ninth in the NHL. He has 705 points (255 goals, 450 assists) in 706 career games.

The 31-year-old Spezza was the second overall pick in the 2001 NHL draft by Ottawa. In 11 seasons with the Senators, he had at least 65 points in a season six times, and three other seasons with at least 50 points.

Dodgers acquire Peralta from Rays LOS ANGELES — Reliever Joel Peralta was acquired by the Los Angeles Dodgers from the Tampa Bay Rays as part of a four-player trade.

The deal is the first major move for Los Angeles since Andrew Friedman left the Rays to become president of baseball operations for the Dodgers.

Tampa Bay received right-handers Jose Dominguez and Greg Harris in the trade announced Thursday night, and the Dodgers also obtained lefthander Adam Liberatore.

Peralta, a 38-year-old right-hander, was 3-4 with a 4.41 ERA and one save in 69 games last season, when he struck out 74 in 63 1-3 innings. A 10-year major league veteran, he spent the last four seasons with the Rays after pitching for the Los Angeles Angels, Kansas City, Colorado and Washington.

He joins a bullpen where Brian Wilson was the primary setup man for closer Kenley Jansen.

Seahawks receiver Ricardo Lockette fined $10,000 by NFL NEW YORK — Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette has been fined $10,000 by the NFL for striking an opponent in the head.

Lockette was ejected from last Sunday’s game at Kansas City for hitting Chiefs defensive back Kurt Coleman after Coleman shoved him in the back.

Atlanta receivers Roddy White and Devin Hester each were fined $8,268 on Friday for their role in a scrap with the Panthers in the third quarter last Sunday. Hester dived headfirst into a pile trying to knock Panthers cornerback Josh Norman off teammate Harry Douglas. White struck another player in the head area.

Bulldog Scrap Metal beat Vikings Tanner Allred dropped in 19 points Thursday to help Bulldog Scrap Metal post an 83-63 Central Alberta Senior Men’s Basketball Association win over the Vikings.

Luc Steevenson contributed 18 points for the winners. The Vikings were paced by Gabe Greaning’s 20 points, while Mike Vanderburg added nine.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Toronto 124 Milwaukee 83 TORONTO — Late in the third quarter of the Raptors’ rout of Milwaukee on Friday, fans began chanting: “We want Bruno!�

That’s how massive Toronto’s lead was.

Lou Williams scored 22 points and the Raptors scorched the Bucks 124-83 on Friday, in a game that was both a gigantic punctuation mark on their sevengame homestand, and made rookie Bruno Caboclo a star. “It was great, the crowd go into it. That’s definitely a memory he’ll have forever,� DeMar DeRozan said of the 19-year-old, and his NBA debut.

The Raptors’ margin of victory was one point shy of their franchise best.

Kyle Lowry added 20 points, while Jonas Valanciunas had 18 points and 12 rebounds for the Eastern Conference-leading Raptors (10-2), who went 6-1 on their homestand.

But it was Caboclo who was swarmed by reporters in the post-game dressing room. Williams lifted up his phone to snap a picture of the media mob around the youngster. DeRozan teased him saying loudly: “You play one game and you get this?� “Butterflies in my stomach,� said the shy Brazilian, who’s still learning English. “Everybody’s saying my name. It’s incredible.�

He said he heard the fans when they starting chanting his name in the third quarter. “I put my head down,� he said. “It was pretty emotional.�

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● Bantam AA hockey: Foothills at Red Deer Steel Kings, 2:30 p.m., Kinex; Lethbridge at Olds, 3:30 p.m.; Red Deer Ramada at Sylvan Lake, 5:45 p.m. ● Major bantam girls hockey: Spruce Grove at Red Deer, 4:30 p.m., Kinsmen B. ● Midget AA hockey: Calgary Canucks at Red Deer Indy Graphics, 4:45 p.m., Arena; Taber at Sylvan Lake, 5:30 p.m., Eckville. ● College basketball: St. Mary’s at RDC, women at 6 p.m., men to follow. ● WHL: Calgary at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Centrium. ● College men’s hockey: Portage College at RDC, 7 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex. ● AJHL: Okotoks at Olds, 7 p.m. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Mountainview at Stettler, 7:30 p.m.; Blackfalds at Red Deer, 8 p.m., Arena.

Sunday

● Major bantam hockey: Calgary Flames at Red Deer Black, noon, Arena. ● Peewee AA hockey: Wheatland at Red Deer Parkland, 11:30 a.m., Kinsmen A; Bow Valley at Sylvan Lake, 3 p.m., Eckville. ● AJHL: Bonnyville at Olds, 2 p.m. ● Bantam AA hockey: Foothills at Red Deer Ramada, 2 p.m., Kinsmen A. ● Midget AA hockey: Bow Valley at Sylvan Lake, 2:30 p.m., Bentley; Taber at Red Deer Elks, 5:30 p.m. ● WHL: Red Deer at Calgary, 4 p.m., Saddledome (The Drive). ● Men’s basketball: Grandview vs.

Monstars, Wells Furniture vs. Henry’s Eavestroughing, Rusty Chuckers vs. Silver Spurs, 4:15 p.m.; Carstar vs. NWS, Alken Basin vs. All Sports Cresting Lacombe, Driven vs. Sheraton Red Deer, 5:30 p.m.; all games at Lindsay Thurber.

WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Brandon 24 18 5 1 0 114 77 Swift Current 26 13 9 0 4 73 71 Regina 22 12 9 1 0 77 61 Moose Jaw 23 9 11 2 1 64 79 Prince Albert 23 10 13 0 0 70 79 Saskatoon 22 6 16 0 0 54 102

Pt 37 30 25 21 20 12

CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL Medicine Hat 23 16 5 1 1 Calgary 23 12 8 1 2 Red Deer 24 12 9 2 1 Edmonton 24 12 9 1 2 Kootenay 23 9 14 0 0 Lethbridge 22 5 13 3 1

GA 56 66 80 64 97 92

Pt 34 27 27 27 18 14

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Kelowna 24 21 1 2 0 118 56 Victoria 25 12 11 2 0 80 88 Prince George 24 12 12 0 0 74 100 Kamloops 24 10 10 2 2 75 82 Vancouver 22 9 13 0 0 72 76

Pt 44 26 24 24 18

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GP 20 23 19 22 24

U.S. DIVISION W L OTLSOL 14 3 2 1 14 9 0 0 9 7 3 0 9 10 2 1 9 12 0 3

GF 89 85 85 73 64 53

GF 75 67 57 58 76

GA 53 60 59 62 93

Pt 31 28 21 21 21

z-league title; y-conference title;d-division leader; xclinched playoff berth. Note: Division leaders ranked in top three positions per conference regardless of points; a team winning in overtime or shootout is credited with two points and a victory in the W column; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one point which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns Friday’s results Prince Albert 6 Swift Current 2 Brandon 7 Edmonton 4 Moose Jaw at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Kootenay 5 Lethbridge 1 Red Deer 4 Medicine Hat 2 Prince George at Kamloops, 8 p.m.

Portland at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m.

Everett at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.

Regina at Vancouver, 8:30 p.m.

Spokane at Seattle, 8:35 p.m.

Saturday’s games Swift Current at Saskatoon, 6:05 p.m.

Edmonton at Brandon, 6:30 p.m.

Moose Jaw at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.

Calgary at Red Deer, 7 p.m.

Kootenay at Medicine Hat, 7:30 p.m.

Prince George at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Regina at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.

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Portland at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m.

Everett at Seattle, 8:05 p.m.

Spokane at Tri-City, 8:05 p.m.

Sunday’s games Prince Albert at Lethbridge, 4 p.m.

Moose Jaw at Kootenay, 6 p.m.

Red Deer at Calgary, 6 p.m.

Kamloops at Spokane, 6:05 p.m.

W L OT Pts 12 5 2 26 12 6 1 25 11 7 1 23 10 8 3 23 11 7 0 22 7 9 4 18 6 9 5 17 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts Anaheim 21 12 4 5 29 Vancouver 20 13 6 1 27 Los Angeles 20 11 5 4 26 Calgary 21 12 7 2 26 San Jose 22 10 9 3 23 Arizona 20 8 10 2 18 Edmonton 20 6 12 2 14 Nashville St. Louis Chicago Winnipeg Minnesota Dallas Colorado

FRIDAY’S SUMMARIES Rebels 4, Tigers 2 First Period 1. Medicine Hat, Sanford 16 (Cox, Owre) :25.

Penalties — Penner MH (fighting) 0:55, Bleackley RD (fighting) 0:55, Feser RD (slashing) 1:17, Staples MH (fighting) 4:27, Musil RD (fighting) 4:27, Becker MH (interference) 7:19, Maxwell RD (highsticking) 13:46.

Second Period 2. Red Deer, Musil 8 (Kopeck, Sandhu) 5:28 (pp).

Penalties — Labelle MH (hooking) 4:22, Fischer MH (kneeing) 7:44, Feser RD (roughing) 12:50, Shaw MH (roughing) 19:53.

Third Period 3. Red Deer, Feser 7 (Nell, Cote) :24 (pp).

4. Medicine Hat, Bradley 5 (Quenneville, Penner) 7:27.

5. Red Deer, Polei 10 (Johnson) 15:45.

6. Red Deer, Johnson 11 (Feser, Bleackley) 19:03 (-EN).

Penalties — Fleury RD (delay of game) 5:20.

Shots on goal by Medicine Hat 11 10 10 — 31 Red Deer 11 14 9 — 34

GP 19 19 19 21 18 20 20

58 68

GF 54 50 55 43 53 56 49

GA 40 39 39 47 41 68 64

GF 58 61 53 66 59 49 48

GA 53 60 44 57 60 62 67

NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Friday’s Games N.Y. Islanders 5, Pittsburgh 4, SO Boston 4, Columbus 3, SO New Jersey 2, Edmonton 0 N.Y. Rangers at Buffalo, ppd., snow Saturday’s Games St. Louis at Ottawa, 1 p.m.

Montreal at Boston, 5 p.m.

Detroit at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Minnesota at Tampa Bay, 5 p.m.

Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, 5 p.m.

Columbus at Philadelphia, 5 p.m.

Buffalo at Washington, 5 p.m.

Florida at Nashville, 6 p.m.

Los Angeles at Dallas, 6 p.m.

Carolina at Colorado, 7 p.m.

New Jersey at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Chicago at Edmonton, 8 p.m.

Arizona at San Jose, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday’s Games St. Louis at Winnipeg, 2:30 p.m.

Montreal at N.Y. Rangers, 5 p.m.

Arizona at Anaheim, 6 p.m.

Chicago at Vancouver, 7:30 p.m.

Goal — Medicine Hat: Langhamer (L, 11-4-1); Red Deer: Toth (W, 11-6-2).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Medicine Hat: 0-4; Red Deer: 2-4.

Referees — Reid Anderson, Clayton Hall.

Linesmen — Chad Huseby, Ross Welner.

Attendance — 4,783 at Red Deer.

NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Montreal 21 15 5 1 31 59 Tampa Bay 21 13 6 2 28 75 Boston 21 13 8 0 26 57 Detroit 19 10 4 5 25 54 Ottawa 18 9 5 4 22 50 Toronto 20 10 8 2 22 63 Florida 17 7 5 5 19 38 Buffalo 20 5 13 2 12 34 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF Pittsburgh 18 13 3 2 28 68 N.Y. Islanders 19 13 6 0 26 64 Washington 19 9 7 3 21 55 N.Y. Rangers 19 8 7 4 20 52 New Jersey 20 9 9 2 20 49 Philadelphia 18 7 9 2 16 53

19 6 10 3 15 45 19 6 11 2 14 47 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division

GA 52 59 52 45 47 62 44 69

FRIDAY’S SUMMARIES Islanders 5, Penguins 4 (SO) First Period 1. Pittsburgh, Sutter 6 (Martin, Downie) 1:13.

2. NY Islanders, Martin 1 (Hamonic, Strome) 8:18.

3. NY Islanders, Kulemin 4 (unassisted) 8:47.

4. NY Islanders, Strome 4 (Hickey, Bailey) 9:53.

5. Pittsburgh, Comeau 5 (Kunitz, Maatta) 16:34.

Second Period 6. NY Islanders, Leddy 5 (Strome, Lee) 5:42.

7. Pittsburgh, Spaling 3 (Hornqvist, Malkin) 8:50.

Third Period

GA 40 56 52 58 56 58

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8. Pittsburgh, Hornqvist 10 (Malkin, Ehrhoff) 13:00.

Overtime No Scoring.

Shootout — NY Islanders wins 2-1 NY Islanders : Tavares miss, Nielsen goal, Okposo goal.

Pittsburgh : Malkin miss, Crosby goal, Sutter miss.

Shots on goal by NY Islanders 13 6 14 2 — 35 Pittsburgh 5 17 7 1 — 30 Goal — NY Islanders: Johnson (W, 5-2-0); Pittsburgh: Fleury (LO, 11-3-1).

Bruins 4, Blue Jackets 3 (SO) First Period 1. Columbus, Johansen 7 (unassisted) 9:52.

2. Columbus, Foligno 10 (Leopold, Johansen) 11:30.

Second Period No Scoring.

Third Period 3. Boston, Seidenberg 3 (Bartkowski, Kelly) 1:28.

4. Boston, Fraser 3 (Bartkowski, Bergeron) 9:33.

5. Boston, Paille 1 (Soderberg) 11:32.

6. Columbus, Johnson 1 (Johansen, Foligno) 12:47.

Overtime No Scoring.

Shootout — Boston wins 1-0 Boston : Smith miss, Griffith miss, Bergeron miss, Soderberg miss, Krug miss, Eriksson miss, Khokhlachev goal.

Columbus : Johansen miss, Atkinson miss, Anisimov miss, Jenner miss, Foligno miss, Wennberg miss, Calvert miss.

Shots on goal by Boston 9 12 13 7 — 41 Columbus 11 7 9 1 — 28 Goal — Boston: Svedberg (W, 3-3-0); Columbus: Bobrovsky (LO, 5-5-1).

Devils 2, Oilers 0 First Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Purcell Edm (tripping) 1:24, Gelinas NJ (holding) 9:35, Ryder NJ (tripping) 16:15.

Second Period 1. New Jersey, Henrique 5 (Bernier, Gelinas) 10:39.

2. New Jersey, Ruutu 4 (Gelinas) 15:07.

Penalties — Edm Bench (too many men) 6:31.

Third Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Zidlicky NJ (high-sticking) 4:27.

Shots on goal by New Jersey 4 19 3 — 26 Edmonton 8 8 13 — 29 Goal — New Jersey: Schneider (W, 9-8-2); Edmonton: Fasth (L, 2-4-1).

Power plays (goal-chances) — New Jersey: 0-2; Edmonton: 0-4.

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Province prime for petroleum investments ALBERTA RANKS SECOND TO TEXAS IN FRASER INSTITUTE STUDY

BY ADVOCATE STAFF Alberta remains one of the most attractive places in the world to invest in oil and gas production, says a study by the Fraser Institute.

The Vancouver-based public policy research organization has released its eighth annual Global Petroleum Survey, which asked petroleum industry executives and managers about barriers to investment around the world. Alberta ranks second to Texas among 27 jurisdictions with large petroleum reserves.

“Alberta’s wealth of petroleum reserves continue to attract investment, which creates jobs for scores of Canadians,” said Kenneth Green, senior director of the Fraser Institute’s Centre for Natural Resources.

Rounding out the top five in this category were Norway-North Sea, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

The rankings are based on investment disincentives, like high taxes, costly regulatory obligations and uncertainty over environmental regulations.

The lower the perceived barriers in a jurisdiction, the higher its placement.

The survey also looked at 44 geographic areas with medium-sized reserves. Of these, Newfoundland & Labrador placed 15th and British Columbia 19th. Oklahoma was number 1.

The final category consisted of 69 jurisdictions with small oil and gas reserves. Saskatchewan and Manitoba were ranked second and third respectively in this group, with Mississippi leading the way.

When all 156 jurisdictions are ranked together, re-

gardless of the size of their reserves, Saskatchewan is third, and the top Canadian province. Next among the Canadian provinces is Manitoba, in fifth place; followed by Alberta (16th) and British Columbia (62nd).

“Once again, taxes and regulatory uncertainty drive British Columbia’s relatively poor standing in the eyes of oil and gas investors,” Green said.

Quebec was the lowest ranked province, at 133rd on the global list.

The least attractive jurisdictions for investment among the 27 with large reserves were Venezuela, Iran, four Russian regions, Iraq and Egypt. The least attractive overall were Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador, Iran and Russia-Eastern Siberia.

The Global Petroleum Survey involved 710 respondents representing 563 companies.

Pricier bacon, cigarettes and natural gas pushes inflation upwards

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An RCMP officer removes a protester from a road on Burnaby Mountain as Kinder Morgan contractor vehicles arrive at the site where a borehole is being drilled in preparation for the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion in Burnaby, B.C., on Friday. The proposed $5-billion expansion will nearly triple the capacity of the pipeline that carries crude oil from near Edmonton to the Vancouver area to be loaded on tankers and shipped overseas.

Labour markets still tight despite lower oil prices

BY ADVOCATE STAFF Low oil prices haven’t loosened the tight labour market in the petroleum sector, based on the findings of a recent industry survey.

The Petroleum Human Resources Council, which is a division of Enform — a safety association for Canada’s upstream oil and gas industry — recently questioned 31 oil and gas companies about the most pressing workforce challenges they face. Eighty per cent said it attracting and retaining workers in hardto-recruit locations was their toughest task, while 55 per cent pointed to skill shortages, and 40 per cent to employee turnover and retention.

Seventy-six per cent of respondents said they were actively hiring to fill positions, compared to

six per cent who were looking only to maintain their staff levels.

Turnover rates ranged from 15 per cent for oil and gas services companies, to five per cent in the case of pipeline and other sub-sectors. Conventional exploration and production businesses reported a 14 per cent turnover rate, while oilsands companies were at 12 per cent.

When it came to the timelines needed to fill positions, the typical period was in excess of two months.

Seventy-five per cent of respondents said advertising on their websites produced the best results, 56 per cent favoured social media, and 50 per cent praised the effectiveness of employee referrals. Campus recruitment and placement firms were each identified as the best strategy by 25 per cent of respondents.

OTTAWA — The climbing costs of bacon, smokes and natural gas helped propel the country’s annual inflation rate to the unexpected mark of 2.4 per cent last month, its fastest clip in since early 2012, Statistics Canada said Friday.

The prices paid by Canadian consumers in October crept upwards, compared with a year earlier, in all of the agency’s major categories. The bump was led by 2.8-per-cent hikes in each of the broader classifications of food and shelter.

The October increase follows a two per cent rise in September and put total inflation at 2.4 per cent for the first time since the early months of 2012.

“The basket of goods that you’re buying every month is getting more expensive, but it’s rising at a little bit of a faster pace than we’ve been used to in the past, at least the recent past,” said Robert Kavcic, a senior economist with BMO Capital Markets.

Kavcic believes the numbers show how the weaker Canadian dollar, which has fallen over the past year, started to make an impact last month. He added, though, that the pace of inflation remains close to what is considered a normal level. Looking at specific goods, Statistics Canada highlighted some of the biggest contributors to the year-over-year price increases: natural gas rose by 20.1 per cent, cigarettes by 11.5 per cent and meat by 12.4 per cent.

The meat subclass described as “fresh or frozen beef” surged by 19.4 per cent, while the “ham and bacon” bounced by 18.8 per cent compared to the year before.

“The nasty price jump in food is a major culprit for the soar in headline inflation, but price increases are prevalent elsewhere too,” Arlene Kish, economist for the international forecasting house IHS Economic, wrote Friday in a research note.

The index identified categories that saw the biggest price decreases, including video equipment at 8.4 per cent, digital computing equipment and devices at 5.5 per cent and furniture at 2.9 per cent.

Geographically, prices rose in every province compared to the previous year, with Alberta posting the biggest increase at 3.0 per cent, followed by Ontario at 2.8 per cent.

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Giving a chance to someone overcoming a disability Dear Working Wise: I received a resumé from a woman who wants to be our new receptionist. She acknowledged in her cover letter that she’s legally blind, but that it wouldn’t be a problem.

I want to give her a chance, but I just don’t see how it could work. — Conflicted Dear Conflicted: I think we can all sympathize with you. You want to do the right thing for the community, but also for your company.

Fortunately, in most cases hiring someone with a disability turns out to be both.

People who live with disabilities have become experts in overcoming the challenges of daily living.

Legally blind doesn’t necessarily mean that she can’t see anything — it could mean that she has a narrow field of vision or can still see shapes or uses a sensor to alert her to visitors. That means your new receptionist can likely greet your customers and answer the phone exactly the way you want.

She was up front with you about her disability.

Why not let her explain how she can do the job during the interview.

You might be worried about asking the wrong questions during the interview, but the fact is that it’s no different than interviewing anyone else — just focus on the requirements of the job and her ability

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She may tell you that she has to perform a task in a different way or that she will require some sort of accommodation (e.g., special software), but as long as you stick to the job requirements, you’ll be fine.

If she does need accommodations, it may be cheaper and easier than you think. A Job Accommodation Network survey of more than 1,000 employers found that 56 per cent of disabled employees required accommodations that cost nothing at all. Employers reported the average cost to accommodate an employee with a disability at $320, and 95 per cent said that it was a

one-time cost.

The Disability Related Employment Supports (DRES) program helps Albertans overcome their barriers to employment by offsetting some of the costs of worksite modifications or assistive technol-

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ogy. Spinal Cord Injury Alberta just posted a new video of one of their clients who used the DRES program to retrofit his shop so he could return to work after his injury. You can see the video for yourself at: http://bit.ly/1uKaLqW. For more information on the DRES program, visit http://humanservices.alberta.ca/ dres.

Alberta Human Services is developing an Employment First Strategy to get government, employers and communities working closer together to help more people with disabilities find rewarding careers. More information on Employment First, including the Top 10 Myths of Hiring People with Disabilities, is available at: http://humanservices. alberta.ca/ef.

If you are still nervous, help is available for employers.

Human Services funds dozens of agencies around the province, which help employers attract and retain employees with disabilities.

To find an agency near you, contact your nearest Alberta Works Centre at http://humanservices.alberta.ca/offices for a referral.

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

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MARKETS OF LOCAL INTEREST Friday’s stock prices supplied by RBC Dominion Securities of Red Deer. For information call 341-8883.

Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 144.91 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 48.28 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.32 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . 11.52 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.28 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.64 Cdn. National Railway . . 81.01

Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 230.03 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 40.75 Capital Power Corp . . . . 27.79 Cervus Equipment Corp 20.50 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 52.84 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 52.35 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 27.92 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.88

Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . 125.858 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.75 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 15.65 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 61.41 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 18.90 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.27 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 93.87 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84.65 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 30.82

MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Canadian dollar jumped more than half a U.S. cent Friday amid questions about the pace of future interest rate hikes.

The loonie was up 0.53 of a cent to 88.98 cents US after Statistics Canada said inflation rose by 0.1 per cent from September.

Economists had been looking for a drop after a 0.2 per cent rise in September.

On an annualized basis, the consumer price index climbed 2.4 per cent compared with a year ago. Economists had expected a gain to 2.1 per cent, according to Thomson Reuters.

Rising inflation could prompt the Bank of Canada to move earlier on hiking interest rates. However, economists generally don’t expect the bank to hike rates until well into the second half of next year, after the U.S. Federal

Reserve moves to increase rates south of the border.

The loonie and commodities climbed after signs China and Europe are prepared to step in to sustain the fragile global economic recovery.

China’s central bank cut interest rates Friday and promised to inject extra credit into the financial system if needed, while the head of the European Central Bank said the ECB was willing to “step up the pressure” and broaden its efforts to stimulate the struggling economy.

China’s central bank cut the interest rate on its one-year loans to financial institutions by 0.4 of a percentage point to 5.6 per cent. The country’s annual rate of economic growth slowed to a five-year low of 7.3 per cent last quarter. The move by the central bank came a day after the release of data showing that

Chinese manufacturing activity fell to a six-month low in November.

Many analysts think a key motivation behind China’s rate cut has been the recent sharp fall in the value of the Japanese yen, which is likely to impact China’s exports.

And the ECB’s Mario Draghi said if current efforts do not achieve the desired effect, the bank could “broaden even more the channels through which we intervene.” For many in the markets, that was a clear hint that the bank could soon starting buying government bonds.

Commodity prices advanced in the wake of the moves by the central banks, with the January crude oil contract in New York ahead 66 cents to US$76.51 a barrel.

Oil prices have been below US$80 a barrel this month, fall-

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INFLATION: Rates came in higher than expected British Columbia saw the smallest gain in prices among the provinces at 1.1 per cent.

On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, Canada’s cost of living rose 0.1 per cent in October following an increase of 0.2 per cent the previous month. It crept upwards despite the month-to-month, four-percent drop in the price of gasoline from September.

Meanwhile, the annual core inflation rate, which excludes some volatile items from the food and en-

The Red Deer Downtown Business Association has elected three new directors to its board.

Allie Grande of Group 2 Architecture, Tyler Hansen of Melcor Developments and Omar Lockhart of BDO Canada LLP were selected through a ballot this month. They join Rolland Forsland of Dose Coffee, Julie Oliver of MNP LLP, Krystal Kromm of City First Aid, Kevin Traptow of Cool Beans Coffee, Andrew Luft of Johnston Ming Manning LLP, public representative Brandon Bouchard and city council representative Lynne Mulder.

“We have a great cross-section of the business community, including retail and second floor businesses,” said Amanda Gould, executive director of the association. “With this crosssection we have the op-

Energy Arc Resources . . . . . . . . 29.36 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 32.77 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 65.83 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.18 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 48.87 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 42.68 ing to four year lows of around $75 over the past week amid rising supplies and weakening demand.

The December copper contract gained one cent to US$3.03 a pound while the December gold bullion contract advanced $6.80 to US$1,197.70 an ounce.

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

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 15,111.46, up 36.28 points Dow — 17,810.06, up 91.06 points S&P 500 — 2,063.50, up 10.75 points Nasdaq — 4,712.97, up 11.10 points Currencies: Cdn — 88.98 cents US, up 0.53 of a cent

ergy categories, rose 2.3 per cent. It registered a pace of 2.1 per cent in September.

Both total-inflation and core rates for October came in higher than economists’ expectations, which had anticipated the readings for each to hit 2.1 per cent, according to Thomson Reuters.

The year-over-year core inflation number was also higher than the Bank of Canada’s prediction of 2.1 per cent for the fourth quarter.

That core figure is scrutinized by the Bank of Canada, which aims to keep it as close to its ideal two per cent target as possible.

“The bank was expecting both core and headline inflation to perk up in the fourth quarter, but the October number was a little stronger than they had bargained for,” Leslie Preston of TD Economics wrote Friday in a research note.

With energy and commodity-related prices expected to dip lower in the coming months, Preston

Downtown business association elects three new members

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portunity to ensure we are providing the services all industries can benefit from.”

The board is expected to choose an executive in January.

Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 17.65 Canyon Services Group. 11.48 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 28.60 CWC Well Services . . . 0.7400 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 20.88 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.01 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 96.81 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 50.63 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.26 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 27.47 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 55.42 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 4.53 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 5.24 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.040 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 9.15 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 40.52 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . . 6.99 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.89 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 6.74 Pound — C$1.7602, down 1.44 cents Euro — C$1.3928, down 2.54 cents Euro — US$1.2393, down 1.51 cents Oil futures: US$76.51 per barrel, down 66 cents (January contract) Gold futures: US$1,197.70 per oz., up $6.80 (December contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $19.167 oz., up 14.7 cents $616.22 kg., up $4.73 ICE FUTURES WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: Jan ’15 $0.70 higher

Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 62.02 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 82.75 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 70.00 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104.82 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 37.92 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.20 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 33.03 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 48.21 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 80.45 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 21.91 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 53.58 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 82.53 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 41.54 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.88

$431.00; March ’15 $0.50 higher $433.50; May ’15 $0.40 higher $434.60; July ’15 $0.30 lower $434.80; Nov ’15 $0.60 lower $430.50; Jan. ’16 $0.60 lower $435.50; March ’16 $0.60 lower $440.00; May ’16 $0.60 lower $440.00; July ’16 $0.60 lower $440.00; Nov. ’16 $0.60 lower $440.00.

Barley (Western): Dec. ’14 unchanged $163.00; March ’15 unchanged $166.00; May ’15 unchanged $166.00; July ’15 unchanged $166.00; Oct. ’15 unchanged $166.00; Dec. ’15 unchanged $166.00; March ’16 unchanged $166.00; May ’16 unchanged $166.00; July ’16 unchanged $166.00; Oct. ’16 unchanged $166.00; Dec. ’16 unchanged $166.00.

Friday’s estimated volume of trade: 218,160 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 218,160.

doesn’t think it’s time for the central bank to worry about the pressure of inflation just yet.

“But, October’s inflation result does underscore the case for higher interest rates next year in Canada,” Preston wrote.

In its October monetary policy report, the Bank of Canada indicated core inflation had climbed more quickly than expected since July, though it said it believed the number had remained close to its mandated, two per cent bulls-eye.

At the time, the central bank described the underlying inflationary pressures as “muted” due, in part, to the still-competitive retail sector.

The bank predicted both the core and headline consumer price index to stay near the two per cent zone for a sustained period, despite risks including stronger private demand from the U.S., continued disappointment in worldwide growth, beefed-up household spending in Canada and lower oil prices.

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At the General Store, Lucilla offers her assistance to nervous Matthew.

BY PERRY WILSON SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE Under the superb leadership of director Kevin Ferguson and musical director Althea Lewis, 37 singers, actors, dancers and musicians from Lacombe, Ponoka, Tees and New Norway have honed their craft for another Broadway-style extravaganza in Ponoka: Anne Of Green Gables — The Musical.

“I’m truly amazed at the level of talent in our cast,” says Richard McKelvie, chair of the board of the Klaglahachie Fine Arts Society. “I thought we’d reached the top in our production last year of Sound of Music, but once again we’re at a new high in terms of acting and singing abilities. It blows me away.”

In 1908, the rural community of Avonlea, P.E.I., is quite Victorian, conservative and proper. Anne Shirley (played by Bailey Atkinson), an 11-yearold an orphan from Nova Scotia, bursts on the scene when she arrives at the Bright River Railroad Station. She has

travelled alone, accompanied only by her vivid imagination and thoughts of the new life she will lead there.

Matthew Cuthbert (Perry Wilson) and his unmarried sister Marilla (Rhonda Merrick) had decided after Matthew’s heart attack that he needs the help of a boy to keep up with the farm work. But Anne arrives instead.

Anne’s adventures with her kindred spirit, Diana (Zoe McCormick), her enemy/friend-to-be Gilbert (Jovan Kvill) and her rival Josie (Rebekah Stretch) keep audiences laughing.

“People love seeing this Canadian favourite on stage at the Ponoka United Church,” says director Ferguson “They’re captivated by Norman Campbell’s/Don Harron’s great songs, and by the tender love that develops between Matthew and his new daughter Anne.”

Tickets for dinner and show, or show-only are available by calling 403783-4087. Performances run on weekends from Nov. 28 through Dec. 13.

KFA’s goal of building community and providing a medium for self-expression and fulfilment, has come true.

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT: At the picnic, Diana sings about ice cream as Anne learns of this new treat; At Anne’s request, these schoolboys plan a prank involving a frog; Matthew’s heartfelt request that Anne never change and not lose all her romance.

BELOW: Miss Stacy teaches her class innovative ways of learning.

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Homeless numbers trail other cities

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Two per cent of Alberta’s city-dwelling homeless population live in Red Deer, according to homeless counts conducted in seven cities in October.

Four Alberta communities — Calgary, Edmonton, Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray region) and Grande Prairie — had higher homeless populations during the Point-in-Time Homeless Counts performed in mid-October.

Red Deer had 137 homeless, which included 22 people who were sleeping in parks, on the street, etc., and 115 in emergency shelters, short-term housing and public systems like the hospital.

“I think we can all agree that’s 137 too many. However, this information does help us better understand the scope and nature of homelessness in our community,” said Sarah Cockerill,

the city’s director of community services, on Friday when a preliminary report on the Point-in-Time Homeless Count was released.

Elsewhere in the province: ● Calgary had 3,531 homeless, or 54 per cent of Alberta’s homeless in cities. ● Edmonton had 2,252 homeless, or 34 per cent. ● Wood Buffalo counted 294 homeless, or four per cent. ● Grande Prairie found 182 homeless, or three per cent. ● Lethbridge had 140, or two per cent. ● Medicine Hat had 64, or one per cent.

The Red Deer homeless count conducted between 10 p.m. and midnight on Oct. 16 also showed: ● 44 per cent were new to the city in the last year. ● 67 per cent were in sleeping in emergency shelters.

● 75 per cent were male. ● 18 per cent were children or youth up to age 24. ● 24 per cent were aboriginal. ● 10 per cent were immigrants.

Average rental costs in Red Deer grew by five per cent, or $52, in 2014, while the overall population increased by 1,476 people to almost 100,000.

Red Deer’s first Point-in-Time Count in 2012 identified 279 homeless; that included estimates for several areas of the city, unlike in October when volunteers surveyed all neighbourhoods.

“While the 2014 Point-in-Time Count showed a decrease of 51 per cent over a two-year period, comparatively it’s difficult to reflect the true picture of the change,” Cockerill said.

Mayor Tara Veer said the statistics are still encouraging, but while progress is being made “we know as long as we have homeless individuals our work isn’t done yet.”

“We will continue to work with our

community in the coming year and years to evolve our local model to ensure that we have new affordable housing stock on the ground to move people up the continuum of housing and that we find ways to keep our existing public housing stock public,” Veer said.

Between April 1, 2013, to March 31, 2014, a total of 443 individuals were housed or received continued support from the previous year in their housing through provincial and federal grants administered through the city.

Veer said Red Deer has had a plan in place to end homelessness since 2008, and in 2014 developed its fiveyear to eliminate homelessness in the city by 2018. “The Point-in-Time Count is an example of how a co-ordinated effort in Alberta continues to be a model for the rest of Canada. We will continue to work with other communities in the province to fulfil our goal to end homelessness.” szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

Eco-education program helps students make links with Alberta’s watershed

BY MARY-ANN BARR ADVOCATE STAFF A toxic spill in British Columbia that killed 5,000 fish helped inspire a watershed awareness program there that has also found its way to Alberta.

The Byrne Creek incident in 1998 in Burnaby, B.C., occurred when toxic material was dumped into a storm drain. It wiped out the entire fish population, as well as everything else in the waters, and resulted in a chain link fence being installed around buildings at the creek’s headwaters.

The disaster eventually inspired the Stream of Dreams program. Two local women wanted to do something about raising awareness of the need to protect fish habitat and storm drains. That led to thousands of colourfully painted wooden fish eventually adorning the fenced off area and a unique program.

The eco-education program is presented largely to elementary students, focusing on the importance of watersheds and environmental responsibility.

At a Red Deer River Watershed Alliance meeting on Friday, two women who teamed up with Stream of Dreams in 2009 to bring the program to Calgary, Karen Tewnion and Val Schumacher, explained the program and their roles.

The pair have seen over 50 projects completed and over 10,000 people involved, mostly young school students.

Although based in Calgary, they have

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also brought the program to a few schools in Central Alberta, including Red Deer and Rimbey.

The three-part program involves a scientific talk about the local watershed and storm water systems, followed by the children painting wooden fishes, and finally turning the artwork into murals that often adorn school chain link fences.

Tewnion, who has design experience and works with the children during the painting, said they stress the need for protection of fish habitat, and the importance of clean water for all living things.

Schumacher, who works and teaches at the Calgary Zoo, meets with students in school for about 45 minutes, providing a message they hope will lead students to make conscientious decisions about water use.

The program helps reinforce the environmental education that students are already receiving at school.

Part of the presentation includes information about the identity of local fish populations, fish habitat, endangered species, waste water management and water treatment systems, and storm drains.

The program uses true-looking wooden pike and trout, and, of course, environmentally friendly paint.

The children go home with information and remind their parents why washing their cars in the street or throwing oil or paint down drains is not a good idea.

For more information, go to www. streamofdreams.org. barr@reddeeradvocate.com

Scammers pretend to be police

Warrant out for scam suspect

Police are warning the public of another scam where someone pretends to be a police officer in order to obtain a victim’s credit card information.

Red Deer RCMP said a Red Deer woman who received a call on Friday from a woman who claimed to be a local constable.

The suspect claimed that she had found the woman’s wallet and needed her credit card information to verify that the wallet belonged to the victim. The woman had not lost her wallet but the caller had some personal information about the victim. Police believe the woman may be working with a male accomplice.

Cpl. Leanne Molzahn said the intended victim asked for the caller’s badge number and called the RCMP to check on the story.

It was then confirmed that the woman was running a scam. Molzahn would like to remind the public that the RCMP will never ask for a person’s credit card information over the phone. Anyone who receives suspicious calls should always check to verify if the story is legitimate.

For tips on how to protect yourself from fraud, visit www.antifraudcentre.ca.

Red Deer RCMP have issued a Canadawide warrant for a Red Deer man who pretended to be a Walmart manger in order to steal a shopper’s debit card while she was loading her groceries into her vehicle on Oct. 29.

Police do not believe the man poses a treat to the public but citizens are advised not to approach him and to call police immediately.

A woman was loading her groceries into her vehicle at a local business when a welldressed man approached her identifying himself as the store manager. He told her that there had been a problem with her debit card and asked her for the card telling her he would be right back.

When the man did not return, the woman went into the store to look for him. She was told by an employee that she was the victim of a fraud and recommended she go to her bank immediately. By the time she reached her bank, there had been several withdrawals made.

Police believe the suspect watched the senior enter her PIN. The man skipped a parole meeting and faces charges of fraud under $5,000, false pretences and being unlawfully at large.

He is described as aboriginal, 45-years-old, 1.75 metres (five-foot-nine) tall and weighing 91 kg (200 pounds) with black hair and brown eyes.

Police remind people to guard their PIN, also, a legitimate business person will never ask for your debit card.

Contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-2228477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com.

Drug charges laid against trio

Pieces of jewelry that Blackfalds police are attempting to give back to owners.

Stream of Dreams presenter Karen Tewnion shows Francis Dumas how to work the paint so he can decorate a wooden fish. An example of the colourful results is shown in the foreground. Attendees of a Red Deer River Watershed Alliance meeting on Friday got to try out part of the Stream of Dreams program, which is mostly presented to elementary school children.

Three people face nearly 20 drug-related charges as a result of a search warrant conducted in the South Hill area on Oct. 22.

Police only released the information on Friday about the incident a month ago where several people were arrested and a number of controlled substances were seized at 1:15 p.m.

As a result of the search warrant, charges have been laid under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) against two Red Deer men and one woman.

Police say several people were taken into custody that day. One was arrested on an outstanding warrant charge and two others face charges on other outstanding files.

A 42-year-old man is charged with possession of controlled substance (cocaine) and four counts of failure to comply with conditions of a recognizance.

The 51-year-old woman is charged with three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of controlled substance (heroin), possession of property obtained by crime and unauthorized possession of firearm/ prohibited weapon.

A 48-year-old man is also charged with three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of controlled substance (heroin), possession of property obtained by crime and unauthorized possession of firearm/prohibited weapon.

They will appear in court in December.

Owners of jewelry sought Blackfalds RCMP are trying to locate the owners of about nine pieces of jewelry were seized at a Red Deer pawn shop this week.

Police recovered a pawn receipt from one of the suspects involved in an incident in Blackfalds where an officer was injured and his patrol car was totaled on Nov. 13.

“It is pretty common now when we get these stolen vehicles with these multiple people in them that it is a just a cesspool of previous crime,” said Cpl. Barry Larocque.

“Now it’s a matter of taking the things and trying to identify who they might belong to.” Larocque said his phone has been ringing off the hook with people wondering about the jewelry that is likely stolen.

He said the jewelry would have been stolen before the incident on Nov.13.

An officer was checking on a stolen vehicle in a back alley behind a house when he noticed five people get into a truck at the front of the house.

Larocque described the jewelry as “older type and not contemporary” and not high-end jewelry. Police are holding about nine pieces of jewelry, including a couple of watches, rings and a locket that are available for viewing once a description is provided to the detachment as to what a person maybe missing.

If anyone had jewelry go missing within the month of October or November and wishes to make an inquiry, call Blackfalds RCMP at 403-885-3300.

Workplace charges laid A company and its operators are facing numerous charges under Employment Standards and Occupational Health and Safety legislation after a 14-year-old boy working in Lacombe was injured.

Investigations by Alberta Labour were launched after the boy fell nearly four metres from a residential roof in July. The boy was briefly hospitalized.

Vital Contracting Ltd. of Airdrie and its operators face a charge of inappropriately employing a person under the age of 15 years. Additional charges include: failure to keep employment records; failing to ensure the health and safety of the worker; failing to train the worker in fall protection; failing to develop a fall protection plan; and failing to provide the worker with competent, direct supervision.

The charges involve simultaneous prosecutions against an employer under the Employment Standards Code and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Fines for contraventions of the Alberta Employment Standards legislation can be up to $100,000 for a corporation or $50,000 for an individual.

Penalties for contraventions of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act can be up to $500,000 and imprisonment for up to six months for a first offence. The first court appearance for all parties is on Dec. 19 at 8:30 a.m. at the Red Deer Court House.

MADD vigil on Saturday evening Mothers Against Drunk Driving is holding its 22nd annual Candlelight Vigil on Saturday night at St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Red Deer.

MADD Red Deer and District is hosting the church service of remembrance and hope for people affected in any way by a drunk driver.

Those who would like to light a candle in memory of their loved one are asked to call the MADD office at 403-347-9922 or email maddrd@telusplanet.net.

Every is welcome to attend the service that runs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. St. Luke’s church is at 4929 54th St. in Red Deer.

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Attorneys spar in New Jersey lawsuit over ‘under God’ in U.S. Pledge of Allegiance

COMING EVENTS

Today

Red Deer Interfaith Network Open House Initiative will take place Nov. 22 to 30. Opportunities to learn about various faith communities will be presented. Dates and denominations are: Nov. 22, 1 p.m. at Red Deer Ismaili Centre; Nov. 25, 7 p.m. at Baha’i Sunset Celebration of the Covenant; Nov. 27, 6:30 p.m. at Red Deer Native Friendship Centre; Nov. 30, 7 p.m. at Gaetz Memorial United Church. To find out more, contact Rev. Jeffrey Rock, 403-347-2244, Jeffrey.t.rock@gmail.com.

nation and didn’t know what the ramifications would be if they didn’t.

He accused the plaintiffs of filing a lawsuit claiming the pledge violates laws against the official establishment of religion “masquerading as an equal protection case.”

The Pledge is “an innocuous reference to the deity in a ceremonial setting” and not a religious exercise, he told Bauman.

Since courts have ruled the Pledge does not establish a religion, he said.

“Then you’re left with something going on in school that offends their religious sensibilities.”

Allowing the suit to go forward would be akin to students taking days off for religious holidays but suing because the school stayed open for other students, Rubin said.

Bauman didn’t issue a ruling on the district’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit but said he expected to issue one shortly.

Bauman, a nominee by Gov. Chris Christie for the state Supreme Court whose nomination expired before being taken up by the Legislature, probed both sides with hypotheticals, including whether substituting the phrase “under God” with “created by great white men” would create grounds for discrimination suits by women and minorities.

He asked Niose whether New Jersey’s constitution, which mentions “Almighty God” in its preamble, could be considered discriminatory, and pointed out that the Pledge of Allegiance doesn’t mention a specific god.

“This is a state-sponsored and state-conducted exercise that happens every single day,” Niose argued.

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FREEHOLD, N.J. — Attorneys offered contrasting interpretations of the Pledge of Allegiance during oral arguments Wednesday in a New Jersey family’s lawsuit claiming a school district is discriminating against their child’s atheist beliefs.

The lawsuit focuses on the words “under God” that were added to the Pledge in 1954 and that have survived legal challenges before.

Earlier this year, Massachusetts’ high court ruled in a similar lawsuit that the pledge is not discriminatory.

David Niose, an attorney for the American Humanist Association who is representing the unnamed family in the New Jersey case, said the Massachusetts’ court’s focus on the fact that the pledge was voluntary was “simply wrong.”

“Harm is occurring every day the state is invalidating the plaintiff’s religious class,” he said under questioning by state Superior Court Judge David Bauman.

The Aberdeen Matawan school district doesn’t require that students say the pledge, and Bauman said there wasn’t any evidence the student in question had been “bullied, ostracized or in any way mistreated.”

But he also noted during his questioning of district attorney David Rubin that district policy requires parents whose children don’t say the pledge to furnish an explanation in writing.

Rubin said he wasn’t aware of any cases where parents had refused to supply an expla-

Sunday

Seniors Church meets at 11 a.m. on Sundays at Bower Kin Place for hymns and gospel preaching. Phone 403-347-6706.

Wednesday

Living Stones Church seniors monthly luncheon will be offered on Nov. 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $8 per person at the door. Speaker Derek MacKenzie will share his testimony.

Phone 403-347-7311.

Friday

Visions Country Gospel Christmas Concert will be presented at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Red Deer on Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $15 from the church, 403-346-3798, or from Johanna at 403-342-4729, or at the door.

UPCOMING EVENTS Knox Presbyterian Church Fundraiser featuring St. James Gate in Concert will be held on Nov. 29. Church doors open at 6:30 p.m. Concert at 7:30 p.m. followed by wine and cheese, silent auction. Tickets cost $35 each. Contact 403-346-4560, knoxrd1898@yahoo.ca.

Victory Church Cookie Walk/Craft Sale will be offered on Nov. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Table rental available for $15 per table. Contact Shirley at 403-872-1345, or Sandi at 403-986-1605. All proceeds to Food Zone.

The Adventures of Katie: The Case of the Missing Nativity will be performed at Deer Park Alliance Church on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m., and on Dec. 6 and 7 at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $3 each. See www.AdvneturesofKatie.ca. Phone 403-343-1511. Suitable for the whole family.

Christmas Muffins and Coffee Party at Gaetz Memorial United Church goes Nov. 29, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. A free will offering will be accepted. There will also be baking, Christmas items, white elephant items, preserves, and jewelry for sale. Phone 403-347-2244.

Schedule of Services

The Anglican Church of Canada

Balmoral Bible Chapel

LUTHERAN CHURCHES OF RED DEER

Sunday, November 23

403-347-5450

ST. LEONARD’S ON THE HILL

Joffre Road (East of 30 Ave. on 55 St.)

10:30 am Worship Service Speaker: Terry Wiebe “O Tolerance” Mark 9: 42-50 Sunday School Ages 2 1/2-Grade 5

“A Church For All Ages”

WELCOME YOU

43 Avenue & 44 Street 403-346-6769

Sunday, November 23

www.stleonardsonthehill.org

Officiant: Rev. Gary Sinclair

8:00 a.m. Holy Communion

11:00 a.m.

Celebration Service

9:00 a.m. Celebration Service 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Sunday School/Nursery

www.balmoralchapel.ca

7:00 p.m.“The Gathering” Prayer and Praise

JOIN US THIS SUNDAY - EVERYONE WELCOME! November 23 - 9:00am, 11:00am & 6:30pm

Not by Bread Alone

#11 Justice & CrossRoads Kids (infant to grade 6) SW Corner of 32 Street & Hwy 2, Red Deer County

WWW.CROSSROADSCHURCH.CA AFFILIATED WITH THE EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH OF CANADA

Rev. Valentine Owen www.cslreddeer.org #3 - 6315 Horn Street

Corner of 55th St & 46th Ave 10:30 am Contemporary Worship

streamschurch.com 403.342.7441

Streams Christian Church afÀliated with the PAOC

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA GAETZ MEMORIAL

KNOX

Established 1898

4718 Ross St. • 403-346-4560 Minister The Rev. Wayne Reid

10:30 am Worship Service

West Park Presbyterian 3628-57 Ave.

403-346-6036

4758 Ross Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 1X2 403-347-2244 “Sharing Faith, Serving Community”

WILLOW VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN

Caring - Dynamic - Proactive - Inclusive 12 Stanton Street 403-347-6073

10:30 a.m.

Worship Service “Wellness Check” Babyfold, Toddler Room, Sunday Club www.sunnybrookunited.org Babyfold, Toddler Room Sunday Club www.sunnybrookunited.org

MOUNT CALVARY

Sunday, November 23

10:30 a.m.

Children’s Programs Weekly

Sunnybrook United Church

Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Youth & Adult Forum 10:30 a.m. Worship

Saved by grace - called to serve

SUNDAY WORSHIP 11:00 am

website: www.gaetzmemorialunitedchurch.ca

403-340-1022 Rev. Dr. Marc Jerry

Holy Communion at all Services Everyone Welcome

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA

“The Great Shepherd of the flock”

Helping people encounter the goodness of God

GOOD SHEPHERD 40 Holmes St.

26016-HWY 595 (Delburne Road)

Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Speaker Rev. Bert deBruijn Everyone Welcome

(LC-C)

#18 Selkirk Blvd. Phone 403-346-3798

Pastor Don Hennig | Pastor Peter Van Katwyk SUNDAY 10:00 a.m. DIVINE SERVICE 10:15 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL 7:00 p.m. DIVINE SERVICE Kings Kids Playschool www.mclcrd.org

Growing in Faith Through Word and Sacrament

Living Faith Lutheran Church

10:00 a.m.

Family Ministry

Bethany Collegeside 99 College Circle RDC Everyone Welcome

Rooted in the word of God. Growing in the likeness of Christ, Reaching out by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Sunday Services Services Sunday 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

9:00a.m. & 11:00a.m.

6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Ministries 7:00p.m.

Passion for God, Compassion for People.

2020 40th Ave, Red Deer www.livingstones.ab.ca 403.347.7311

Bahá’í Faith

Sundays at 9:30 am and 11:15 am

“The power of the Covenant is as the heat of the sun which quickeneth and promoteth the development of all created things on earth… Today the dynamic power of the world of existence is the power of the Covenant which like unto an artery pulsateth in the body of the contingent world and protecteth Bahá’í unity.”

Abdu’l-Bahá In support of the Inter-Faith Network initiative, the Bahá’i community will host an Inter-faith open house on Tuesday, Nov. 25th at 7 pm at 128 Noble ave. 403-343-0091 Everyone welcome.

www.ca.bahai.org

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SATURDAY, NOV. 22, 2014

THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD

Winks, nods, campy fun and great music If Dr. Frank-N-Furter from The jokes, isn’t complicated to understand, Rocky Horror Picture Show married Sal- thanks to the Chairman (played by an ly Bowles from Cabaret in a garishly affable Evan MacLeod), who narrates ornate Victorian music hall, you’d get the action and guides the audience something approximating The Mystery through the melodramatic and mysteof Edwin Drood. rious disappearance of Edwin Drood.

The show-within-a-show The dutiful title characthat opened on Thursday ter, played by Robyn Jefnight at the Red Deer Colfrey, is engaged to marry lege Arts Centre is gloriinnocent “child-bride” ously campy, a trifle bawdy Rosa Budd (Erin Pettifor) and screams Broadway Muthrough a betrothal both sical! In other words, it’s their parents arranged thoroughly entertaining years ago, before promptly and well worth seeing — as dying. Neither Edwin nor much for its sly asides and Rosa are that into each winks at the audience as for other, so their nuptials are the talented Red Deer Themore founded on obligation atre Studies cast. than eager anticipation.

What voices these young When Edwin vanishes LANA actors possess! There was during a thunderstorm on nary a weak song in the twoChristmas Eve, suspicion MICHELIN act production, under the falls on his opium-addicted deft direction of RDC inuncle John Jasper (Warren structor Tom Bradshaw — Stephens) — who’s comings although sound was someare supposed to prompt times a problem (more on that later). booing and hissing from the audience.

The premise of the Tony Award-winJasper envies his nephew and covning musical by Rupert Holmes is that ets Rosa — much to her horror and a version of the unfinished novel by distress.

Charles Dickens is being staged by a Add to the suspect list the “halfVictorian acting troupe at the English caste” twins Neville and Helena LandMusic Hall Royale. less (Damon Lutz and Pharaoh Seeley).

This means the RDC actors are pre- The orphans arrive from India to betending to be period actors, pretending come wards of the Reverend Crisparto be Dickens characters. Add to this kle (Richie Jackson). And hot-headed abstraction that the lead role of Edwin Neville take a shine to Rosa and develDrood (pronounced “Droooooooooo- ops an instant rivalry with the priggish D!” ) is played by a female actor who’s Edwin. billed as “England’s leading male imRosa’s looks don’t go unnoticed personator” and you get the full pic- by Crisparkle, who has a “sherious” ture. speech impediment and sports the Fortunately this fast-paced show, biggest set of mutton-chop sideburns loaded with groaner puns and in- this side of Marvel Comics’ Wolverine.

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Warren Stephen, as Clive Paget/John Jasper, and Emily Cupples as Durdles/Nicky Cricker in the Red Deer College production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood. The musical runs until Nov. 29.

Seems the Reverend was once in love with Rosa’s mother, who met an unfortunate end after marrying someone else and producing her mini-me, Rosa.

Many other memorable characters make appearances, including Princess Puffer, who rules the opium den, strongly played by Rina Pelltier; the scene-stealing Bazzard (Brock Beal); street woman Durdles (Emily Cupples); and the German ex-pat stage manager (Nate Rehman).

Since the unfinished novel’s outcome remains a mystery, the audience gets to vote on who killed Edwin Drood and other plot points at each performance. I won’t reveal how Thursday’s votes went except to say the underdogs prevailed.

There were some wonderfully stylized scenes, including a dinner party during a lightning storm. And most of the singing was exceptional — especially show-stopping solo numbers performed by Pettifor, Pelltier, MacLeod, Jeffrey and Beal, under the direction of vocal coaches Sharon Braun and Val Sherman.

But there were also annoyances when one had to strain to hear lyrics conveying pertinent plot points. One of the more muffled songs involved Jasper revealing his feelings about the

Edwin-Rosa engagement. Stephens made a dastardly good villain, but could have spoken clearer to be understood. This would also have benefitted a few other actors at certain points in the musical.

Another hard-to-decipher song, in the second act, involved Princess Puffer (Pelltier) unravelling a certain plot twist. This lack of clarity was due to a technical glitch because Pelltier wielded a strong, colourful voice in the first act.

Hopefully these issues will be resolved as the run progresses.

The music in Drood was, otherwise, fantastic. Kudos to the band in the orchestra pit, led by conductor Steve Sherman.

There was also an eye-catching antiquated set, designed by Carrie Hamilton, over-the-top period costumes by Brian Bast, and lighting to create a gas-lit mood by Heather Cornick.

We tend to associate Dickens with the moralistic favourite, A Christmas Carol. Well here’s an edgy, innovative take on a more fun and frivolous Dickens tale that could also become a seasonal treat.

The Mystery of Edwin Drood runs to Nov. 29. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

Revivalist folk ’n’ roll on local stage

BY ADVOCATE STAFF It’ll be 1980s folk-rock revival night in Red Deer next week, when The Grapes of Wrath and Bryan Potvin of Northern Pikes play a melodic, nostalgia-tinged show at Fratters Speakeasy.

Reformed Canadian folk-rockers Grapes of Wrath will deliver some of their beloved old tunes as well as original new ones on Friday.

The concert’s special guest will be Potvin, a singer/songwriter and guitarist from Northern Pikes, who will also perform a solo acoustic set of his Saskatoon band’s hits.

The Grapes of Wrath was formed by two brothers and their high school friend in Kelowna, B.C., in 1983. The group, named for a John Steinbeck novel that none of the musicians had read, gained nationwide success with soaring harmonies, jangly guitars and poetic melodies — before breaking up acrimoniously in 1993.

The three founding members, singer/guitarist Kane, vocalist/bassist Tom Hooper and drummer Chris Hooper, have since resurrected the band known for producing a string of thoughtful, Beatles-esque hits, and recorded a new album together.

The Grapes started out as a campus radio darling, with the single Peace of Mind from the gold-selling record Treehouse in 1987.

Mainstream success followed with Now and Again in 1989. This first of the group’s two platinum-selling albums included contributions from the band’s new keyboardist, Vince Jones, and was recorded in an old — and supposedly haunted — church in Woodstock, N.Y. It spawned three Top 50 singles, including the quietly haunting What Was Going Through My Head and All The Things I Wasn’t.

In 1991, The Grapes of Wrath put out the more rock-driven release These Days, recorded in London’s famed Abbey Road Studio and released in the U.S. It contained the group’s highestcharting singles I Am Here and You

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Reformed folk-rock band The Grapes of Wrath play on Friday in Red Deer at Fratters Speakeasy.

May Be Right and won a 1992 CASBY Award for favourite alternative album from a Toronto radio station.

But trouble came at the height of the band’s popularity when Kane split from the group in 1993, and a court battle was waged over rights to the band’s name. (The Hoopers and Jones went on to perform as the band Ginger later in the 1990s.)

Chris Hooper told The Huffington Post in 2013 that it was a matter of growing resentment over expanding egos, creative differences and plain familiarity, as the longtime friends spent countless hours together on tour buses.

“You hit a point when you see each other more than your own family, when the same jokes ... are no longer funny.”

Hooper added they had to push each other away “to find our own space.”

“We should have hired therapists, not lawyers,” recalled Kane over the litigious limbo that resulted from the court battle.

But time healed the acrimony and the Hooper brothers and Kane reunited in 2009. They put out their first album of all new material as a trio in 22 years in 2013 called High Road, and have continued playing for fans that appreciate insightful songwriting and contemplative melodies.

The Northern Pikes were a folk-rock band formed in 1984.

The original members included Potvin, who wrote the band’s biggest hit, She Ain’t Pretty for the 1990 album,

Snow in June. In 1992, he also wrote Believe, the biggest hit on the Neptune release.

The band was nominated for five Juno Awards before retiring as a group in 1993.

Northern Pikes was reformed in 1999 has continued making albums.

When the band was inducted into the Western Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2012, Potvin was among the members who performed at the ceremony.

Tickets to the Fratters show are $30 in advance from the venue, 53rd Street Music, The Soundhouse in Red Deer, or Lucid Tattoo Design in Sylvan Lake.

For more information, call 403-3560033. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

LUKE DOWLER AT FRATTER SPEAKEASY

BY ADVOCATE STAFF Luke Dowler will perform tunes from his diverse catalogue of music on Wednesday at Fratters Speakeasy in Red Deer.

The Montana-based singer/songwriter/producer demonstrated his knack for creating memorable hooks in the jangly pop single Heart Attack, and his social conscience in the 2011 single Silence Is Shameful, a moving look at human trafficking.

Paste Magazine has called him “a Montana artist you needed to listen to now,” and an online reviewer described Dowler’s music as having “a defiant edge that brings vintage Springsteen or Petty to mind … but avoids slavish imitation.”

After releasing the rock/pop album Polarized in 2012, Dowler built his own studio and began work on an ongoing four-EP project: WEST, NORTH, SOUTH, & EAST. Each CDs is built around a different musical identity — from WEST’s theme of moving into new territory, to the adventure bent of NORTH, the folk-rock feel of SOUTH, and the Motown and big band sounds of EAST. Averaging over 110 shows a year, Dowler has performed internationally as a soloist and with a band.

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Jonathan (left) and Drew Scott pose for a photo as they promote the new television series Property Brothers at Home in Toronto earlier this month. Hit reality shows like Property Brothers have convinced Corus Entertainment to invest more in producing TV shows that it owns.

Success of Property Brothers a lesson learned for Corus Entertainment

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Hit reality shows like Property Brothers have convinced Corus Entertainment (TSX:CJR.B) to invest more in producing TV series that it owns.

Chief operating officer Doug Murphy told the audience at an investor day on Thursday that new video-on-demand services are driving an unprecedented interest in fresh programming and that has taught the company about how to develop future series.

“Content producers and owners alike are experiencing an exceptionally dynamic and growing marketplace for their shows,” he said.

“The growth of audiences globally on these proliferating digital platforms renders hit content more and more valuable in years to come. It is a very bullish environment to be a content owner.”

In some ways, this is a lesson learned for Corus, which let one of the biggest reality shows on television get away.

Property Brothers, which follows Canadian twin brothers as they help homebuyers renovate, was commissioned and developed by the company several years ago, but Corus didn’t take an ownership stake in the series as part of the agreement.

That meant the company didn’t see a dime when the relatively low-budget production became a global sensation and money started pouring in from international broadcast sales and spinoff series Buying and Selling and Brother vs. Brother.

Property Brothers, which began airing on the W Network nearly four years ago, also airs on HGTV in the United States, networks in Australia and New Zealand, and has been dubbed into Spanish for other markets.

The show is also carried by Netflix in some regions and is available on Amazon’s streaming service. Both deliver lucrative and consistent revenues from past seasons of the series.

Besides international sales, Corus doesn’t own the rights to the Property Brothers concept either, which can eventually be sold to outside production companies who want to make localized version of the reality series for other countries.

Hindsight has given Corus a different perspective on how it develops programs.

Last month, when executives for the company attended the MIPCOM industry trade show in France they saw a dramatic shift in demand for new series, Murphy said.

“We witnessed a whole slew of new buyers from subscription video-ondemand companies around the world who are buying library content,” he said.

“Increasingly they’re looking for original shows that live solely on this non-linear platform.”

Corus hopes to capitalize on the interest by shopping around for a Canadian production company that has a library of unscripted content that’s up for grabs.

Aside from its radio stations, cable channels and reality shows, Corus owns animation house Nelvana, but has mostly stayed away from making shows skewed towards more adult audiences. On Tuesday, the company announced plans for five new series, which included home-renovation series Mad House and food competition show Restaurant Revolution.

While the shows are still in the development stage, the company intends to air them on its cable channels, including W Network, CMT, the Canadian version of OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, CosmoTV and ABC Spark.

TORONTO — Veteran CBC journalist Linden MacIntyre has not been barred from appearing on CBC News Network despite an internal memo to the contrary.

Jennifer Harwood, managing editor of CBC News Network, sent a memo to some staff late Wednesday stating that interviews with MacIntyre on the network this week had been cancelled.

The memo said the move came about because of MacIntyre’s reported comments to the Globe and Mail comparing the workplace behaviour of The National host Peter Mansbridge to that of ousted Q host Jian Ghomeshi.

Harwood said Thursday that her memo was written in the “heat of the moment.”

She praised The Fifth Estate and said MacIntyre’s final episode with the investigative program airing Friday was a powerful piece of journalism.

“While my feelings about the comments about Peter stand, I recognize that cancelling promotion of an important piece of journalism only hurts CBC News. That was never my goal, and our intention is to have Linden on CBC News Network tomorrow,” she said in an emailed statement.

MacIntyre is retiring this week after some 24 years co-hosting The Fifth Estate.

He announced his departure earlier this year, saying he was leaving to save the jobs of younger producers and send a message about sweeping layoffs at the public broadcaster.

The Globe reported Wednesday that MacIntyre said in an interview that Ghomeshi was “allowed to bully and abuse people,” and that “that’s the way it works, whether it’s Mansbridge, (Peter) Gzowski, whatever. They were not like shrinking violets, either.”

MacIntyre did not immediately respond to requests for comment from The Canadian Press.

The Globe and Mail reported Thursday that the Fifth Estate host regretted his choice of words but stood by the essence of his comment.

Mansbridge said in a statement that MacIntyre wrote him a detailed and full apology Wednesday night, and that he was not aware of the original story until he received it.

“I was not on any email list from Jennifer Harwood.

“I am not one to discuss internal CBC differences in the media but am confident this will work its way quickly to resolution,” he said.

Harwood said that Mansbridge is as “dedicated to the people who work at CBC as he is to the work we do at CBC News.

“To me, to have his name tied in any way to the words abuse and bully is

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untrue and unfair. It’s hurtful to Peter and it’s hurtful to the people who work alongside him,” she said.

She added that as managing editor of CBC News Network, she strives to uphold the highest journalistic standards that CBC News represents.

“My note was written in the heat of the moment. Linden has now apologized. I think it is time to move on.”

CBC News editor-in-chief Jennifer McGuire said in an interview that Harwood did not consult with her before sending the memo and that it is not consistent with CBC’s editorial practices.

“It was really an email in the moment,” said McGuire.

“The truth of the matter is we don’t make editorial decisions based on personal relationships or based on bad press or even comments in other media that we don’t think are true or supportable.”

Harwood is a “longtime colleague” of Mansbridge who was among CBC staff upset by MacIntyre’s comments, said McGuire.

“Many people were very upset by comments that they saw as totally counter to the reality of the real situation, in terms of Peter and his behaviour on his show and in terms of his relationships,” she said.

Asked for her response to MacIntyre’s broader point that CBC stars are often given more latitude in their behaviour than more vulnerable lowerlevel employees, McGuire said there’s no evidence to support that claim.

“Is it true that stars at CBC have incredible profiles and incredible strength? Absolutely. But if we’re suggesting that somehow, at every show across the country, that they’re making all the calls about everything, that is just not accurate or supportable,” she said.

Ghomeshi was fired by the public broadcaster last month amid allegations of “abusive behaviour” from numerous women. Police are investigating complaints by at least three of them.

The former Q radio host has filed a lawsuit against the CBC alleging defamation and breach of confidence.

Ghomeshi has argued in a Facebook posting that he engaged in “rough sex” with women, but said it was always consensual.

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Understand how it happened, why First, I met someone onit happened and why it will line and was in a long-disnever happen again. tance relationship. I ended Once you figure out what up getting both financially went wrong, practice datand emotionally taken ading locally. Don’t date to vantage of. I really thought get married. Date to have I had found the person I experiences. Get better at wanted to spend my life and gauging who wants to add to have a family with. your life and who wants to After almost eight exploit you. months, all of sudden I Find a dating coach or could not reach him by textherapist. Stay local, go ting, cell or email. We had slow and date a lot. But as been talking about longof right now, you’re set up term plans, so I have never for another round of pain had any explanation as to and hurt.

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Dear Harlan; I’m not one COHEN So, now I have met two to sleep with a guy I barely guys online who are both know. long-distance. They both As a woman, how do I seem like good guys, are hook up with a guy and not around my age and both are looking have sex with him, but let him know for a relationship that will lead to mar- I’m still interested? riage, which is what I want, too.

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Hi Harlan; My girlfriend and I have been dating since my senior year of high school, and most people would consider us high-school sweethearts.

After high school, we went on to separate schools. She is only about two hours away.

Our relationship took a major hit this past March, when she confessed that she had sex with another guy when she was drunk. It was the first instance of cheating in our relationship, and I was devastated!

I had to make a very important choice at this point, and that was to either leave her for good, or make this work. At that point in our relationship, we had been through so much, and I justified the cheating. I convinced myself that it was just a hiccup and we could move forward.

Things have not been the same since. I can honestly say with no doubt that we were in love before the incident, but since then I feel like there is a giant hole in my heart. I don’t feel how I used to with her.

I’m not sure if this will ever get better or if this is how I will always feel about the relationship. I feel like if we were to break up, not only would we be devastated, but so would everyone surrounding us.

Should I try to find something better, something like I used to have with her? Should I try to rekindle the love we once had? — Heartbroken Dear Heartbroken; You can barely look at her without hurting. How can you date her?

If you had kids, a marriage and a mortgage, I might tell you to fight to save this, but nope. Without trust, there is no future.

You know it too. Start to imagine a life without her. Find five people (other than her) who can be in your corner (friends, family, mentors, thera-

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Find three places to do things you love to do (without her). And know that once you break up, it will take time to move on and get better.

Plan for a life without her. Once you prepare for life without her, and experience it, you won’t be so scared to face the truth.

Yes, this is awful. And yes, you will always have love for her. But you know what you want to do. You’re just scared to do it.

Dear Harlan; I am currently doing the “Getting Naked” experiment.

I have come across a lot of guys who won’t look me in the eyes when we are having a conversation. I’m not sure whether to take this as a sign that they don’t want to talk to me, or a sign that they are just shy.

This kind of thing seems to happen more to me than to my friends. I have a perfectly normal face, so I know it’s not because my face is hard to look at.

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This means men find you incredibly intimidating. Intimidated men look down. They don’t know how to react.

They’re not prepared to look at someone as amazing as you. They’re afraid of not looking their best, having bad breath or realizing that you thought they were someone else.

Give these guys a second chance to look up. Once they have a chance to prepare to look up, you’ll be surprised how willing they can be to look in your eyes and connect.

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HOROSCOPES Sagittarius will highlight a new Saturday, Nov. 22 CANCER (June 21-July CELEBRITIES BORN ON start with getting your plans THIS DATE: Jamie Lee Cur- together. There will be more 22): With today’s astrological tis, 56; Scarlett Johansson, excitement going on for you climate, you could get a little now and you will be celebrat- restless if you do not chan30; Ava Leigh, 29 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: ing in private with a select few. nel your energy appropriately.

Today will welcome in the Write your intentions out and Focus on work, get all that achieve those sorted. You will be aiming toNew Moon in heights you de- wards a larger goal right now, Sagittarius. This but at least you’ll be one step sire now! will be the new AQUARIUS closer by the day’s end. start we are all LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): (Jan. 20-Feb. looking forward 18): This is a Today you will want to do to. It will ask us very positive day something new. Suggest to dream big and to write out your new ways of expressing your take that much intentions with romantic nature with your needed step foreither teachers spouse or hang out with your ward towards our or your groups children and do a new activity. highest ideals. or friends. You There is a sense that you will Of course, this could start your grow from doing these new energy is around own blog. You tasks and activities on many Christmas time are more than levels. and there’s no LARISA MAIRA VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. able to get your doubt that this OZOLINS dreams and ulti- 22): Watch out for revealing energy will welmate aspirations too much information today. come in joyous off the ground There is a tendency to let times, celebratand working for things out without even knowing with others. ing it. Also, keep a keen eye you now.

Optimistic and Happy Energy!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March on your intuition. The truth HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, this year 20): This is the New Moon you reveal today will be very will welcome in a very positive and start you have been wait- enlightening as it will help you new start for you personally. ing for. The energy of this lu- release some fears that you You will be more able to trav- nation will happen within your didn’t know you had.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): el, explore, learn, and expand career and how others see your horizons this year. You you. There is a lot to feel posi- You should be feeling great will reach a clear and absolute tive about today. Do make today. Your expression and understanding of “where you sure to view life with new what you are speaking about are heading and why”. Expect eyes, as you welcome in a will be exciting and new. The more you socialize with new some surprising twists and new spotlight on you! individuals, the more able you turns as you travel forward will be to experience the life Sunday, Nov. 23 this year.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON you’d like to live. Do someARIES (March 21-April 19): Today will welcome in an THIS DATE: Miley Cyrus, 22; thing new today, it will blow absolutely positive new start Oded Fehr, 44; Vincent Cas- you away!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23with moving forward and ex- sel, 48 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Nov. 21): Today will be one pressing your true self with others. There is a sense that Today will be a great day! You of those days when you will you will now be more able to will take on new approaches want to explore new avenues achieve all your goals simply to learning and leave behind to make money or to build up because of your passion for your typical behaviour. There your self-worth. You are more them. Learn more and study will most likely be a change of inspired today than usual and plans. This will create some there will be added excitehard — Enjoy!

TAURUS (April 20-May stresses for you on a domes- ment to your day. Take practi20): Again another New Moon tic level. You will crave real cal actions to implement your with your ruling planet in- experiences today. So, re- aspirations.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22volved. I would say that right ally anything out of the norm about now you are smiling ear will be welcomed. They say Dec. 21): Today will mark a to ear and feel quite blessed “a change is as good as a time when you will want to explore all aspects of entertainwith your circumstances. break.” That sums up today.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If to- ment.

There will be some things that Perhaps, there is a new you will keep to yourself, but day is your birthday, this year all in all, a wonderful new start will prove to be very rewarding romance and now will be a for you personally. Your vital- great day to suggest those with others.

GEMINI (May 21-June ity will definitely be up. You new adventures you can both 20): Today will welcome in a will have this wonderful new take. Also, creative projects very positive New Start with start to impress others with will take on an interesting twist others in your life. Perhaps your solid and persevering ac- now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22someone was hired at work tions. The energy you put into and now you will feel better building up your resources Jan. 19): You are pretty keen and less stressed. Or, maybe will be justly rewarded for you on hanging out with friends, you feel that by living through this year. Travelling more and groups, and achieving those those stresses, you are now taking courses will be on the aspirations of yours. There will be new excitement coming in care free and able to get agenda this year.

ARIES (March 21-April today for you. through any of life’s trials.

Take others up on their ofCANCER (June 21-July 19): If you are looking for 22): The New Moon in Sagit- that added bit of excitement, fers. Try that new activity, it tarius will highlight a deeper then today is that day! You will be just what you need to desire to express yourself in a will want to learn and explore. get things accomplished.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. romantic and fun way. You will Now is the time to suggest be more able to, after today, those crazy adventures to 18): If ever there was a day to express that lighter side of your romantic partner. Allow get you motivated about your you, the one that is care free for changes to happen and future and your aspirations, and without worries. Dream travel through the day with today is the day!

Take others, friends, Big, it is now time for you to your passions in mind.

TAURUS (April 20-May groups, mentors, up on their shine!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): 20): Today will offer you the offers to do something new.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March tic interests. If you want to cel- you will try something new ebrate today, then wonderful, and it will have great results. 20): The astrological sight todo just that. Accept that there Do listen to those within your day is that you will be deeply should be limitations to how home environment and your motivated to get your career moving forward. family now. much you indulge.

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Ellen promised it would belong to Mom when she paid her back. Mom has made payments for three years.

But she and Ellen had a fight, and not only did my sister kick Mom out of the MITCHELL house, but she & SUGAR has taken the car.

Both of their names are on the title, but there is only a verbal agreement about the rest.

Does my mother have any recourse, or should she just cut her losses and move on? -—Disgusted with My Sister in Texas Dear Texas: If Mom’s name is on the title, and there is a record of payments (perhaps in your mother’s chequebook), she is already a part-owner of the car. But in order to resolve this legally, your mother would have to sue Ellen, creating a permanent rift.

Sometimes these arguments get out of hand, but later, when cooler heads prevail, things can be worked out. It’s possible the damage will be repaired and the payments reinstated.

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Dear Annie: My brother never married and has no offspring. He has always been very opinionated about other people’s children.

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Is there any way to get them to stop? — Proud Grandma Dear Grandma: Probably not. People who have never raised children (like people who have never had a weight problem) simply do not understand how complicated and challenging it can be. Without firsthand knowledge, some folks cannot grasp the day-today issues, but it doesn’t stop them from having cast-iron opinions. And of course, many people believe they know everything and are determined to share their unsolicited, negative advice. Your best bet is to ignore them.

Dear Annie I have a comment about “Reaping What I Sowed,” who contacted his family and a business colleague pretending to be very sick and asking for money.

He got what he deserved. It’s very possible that several of these people knew he hadn’t really been sick. He duped them. This is NOT the way to treat people. He’s a con artist yelling foul. I hope he enjoys the company of his estate. Sounds like that’s about all he has left. — G. Dear G.: You weren’t the only reader who agreed with the signature, that he reaped what he sowed. Read on: From Germantown, Tenn.: I wouldn’t have suggested that he speak to these people again. They have shown, quite sadly, what they think of him. Better to give his money to his favourite charities. They will truly be grateful.

Texas: Never did you address that his whole situation was based on a web of lies. He fabricated a whole illness and financial situation to test them. He deliberately misled them. He should tell them the truth. He played a big game and got burned.

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Companies like Studon are a true testament to the impact of training and hiring locally and the entrepreneurial spirit in central Alberta, and RDC is very grateful to receive yet another major gift from this company.

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The blue and chocolate accents in this kitchen complement the cream finish that dominates the room. The room before is below OMG — we love our job. We get to meet Canada’s coolest folk, we travel your wonderful country, coast to coast, having fun by the North American bucket load as our curative journey protracts.

And our reward? Hey, that’s simple: knowing we’ve helped, courtesy of the joyous expressions witnessed when we reunite our clients with the homes they trustingly left in our charge.

Sure, our daily toils are often shot with a little onset drama and, OK, there are occasionally tears. But we’ve built our reputation on trust and our homeowners know we’ll settle for nothing less than absolute perfection. That’s why we’re prone to making a noise if things don’t go to plan. Detail freaks, like us, you see, COLIN & need everything to be spot on.

JUSTIN On your behalf.

This particular project (ouch — just look at our before shot) was one of our trickiest ‘cures’ to date. Owned by a spirited couple called Steven and Sumiko (she works in the media, he as a welder) it so needed help.

And so it came to pass that, over beers and ribs in the back garden, we conspired with our taste assassins a wonderful plan. In our favour was a couple who totally trusted us, and whose only proviso was that we shouldn’t create an austere room with all the allure of a vet’s surgery: all clinical white and stainless steel. Noted.

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When space is tight, and if budgets permit, we love bringing in the builders. Our boys, bless them, are gifted with the stealth of battering rams and can obliterate walls faster than we can race to a sale at Holt Renfrew.

Scanning this particular kitchen nightmare, we espied an exciting opportunity for open concept and a better floor plan.

With a laundry sitting directly behind the kitchen, it was a no brainer to introduce one to the other courtesy of a little wall removal and some connective interior design.

Always seek approvals and never remove walls without consulting the pros.

We lucked out that this project, ambitious as it may look, was actually rather straightforward. With the addition of structural supports, relevant consents — and a gallon of tea to keep our contractors lubricated — two became instantly one.

Colour scheme Blue and chocolate make surprisingly cozy bedfellows but, because either could have potentially dominated, we created ‘middle ground’ counter balance.

Cream was a perfect solution, so we instructed our manufacturer to lacquer the brand new doors using cool antique white.

Remember that, when specifying custom cabinetry, the world’s your oyster as far as colour is concerned — many manufacturers will allow you to choose from a universal pantone code system, so let your imagination run wild.

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Sink OK, while less adventurous designers might have specified a Belfast sink in traditional white, we went to town with this gorgeous affair fashioned from beautiful battered brass.

And thank goodness we did — when Sumiko saw the sink for the first time, her beautiful eyes welled up, for all the right reasons.

She adored its apron fronted lines and off-kilter visuals.

As we said — we love our job.

Built-ins As our good taste trajectory propels us round the globe, we endeavour to conceal visually clumsy mechanics that can disturb otherwise streamlined kitchens.

That’s why even the merest mention of integrated appliances can elevate us into a state of high design frenzy.

We’d much rather look at ordered lines, beautiful cabinet fronts and interesting hardwares than an assembly of buttons and dials on clunky cookers and fridges.

What’s more, a little integration helps baffle the noise of dishwashers and freezers whose whirring motors can interfere with daily life.

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Girls, you reach into your accessory drawer and pull our some jewelry. Guys, you add a brightly coloured tie or some funky shoes. You know it’s all in the detail. Those last minute touches that elevate the plainest attire and make it special.

That’s the secret to decorative tiling such as this.

Too much and you’ll overplay, too little and it’ll go unnoticed. Add a confident amount, however, and you’ve pulled it off.

And of course the good news about indulgent tiling such as this is, because you only need a little, spend is moderated. And, having spent loads on that killer sink, we needed to balance our books. Job done.

Floor Soft Ash? Forget it. Cool Elm? Eh, no. Palest Oak? Sorry.

This floor, dear readers, was lavished by us with dramatic ebony Amtico as part of our quest to satisfy our edgy client brief.

“Nothing wishy washy ...” they’d reminded us, as we cast through our book of designer spells, “and absolutely nothing middle of the road.”

This particular client duo is so us! It’s all about the drama, after all.

So ebony it was — great swathes of it running length ways to further promote the feeling of space in this newly opened kitchen.

The project complete, our paymasters describe the space as the beating heart of their home. No more, for them, a formerly floppy food prep zone.

These days, Steven and Sumiko’s dramatic kitchen has a vibrant pulse all of its own.

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Finding inspiration What inspires you, and how can you and an artist, to name two of her many use this as a starting point for decorat- talents. White is her favourite colour, ing? like an invitation, a baker’s smock, Ö If you aren’t sure how to relate your white sheets and white socks. White passions to your home décor choices, is the colour of a canvas that begs to it’s helpful to take a look at how oth- be filled with other colours, other deer people have shaped their homes signs. The bathroom in her renovated around their lifestyle choices. home that backs onto her stables, is In her newest book, Inpacked with her character. spired By Ö, author Kathryn Inspired by collections M. Ireland introduces her of natural things, the upper readers to the homes of 17 walls are filled with photos of her friends, an eclectic of a big catch. Navy blue and mix of artists, an equestriwhite are traditional favouan, a chef/writer, a comedirites, a no fuss combo that’s an, a magician and a Grand easy to live with. De Silliers’ Dame, to name a few. In dressing room always brings her own words, what each smiles — the drawers feaof Ireland’s friends share ture her hand-painted labels are three attributes: they and motifs. It’s notable that are innately creative, they the gutsiest interiors don’t have the confidence to be cost a fortune. There is a original, their homes exdecided lack of expensive press the consequences furnishings or rich finishes. of living passionately and The home of Gaby Dellal feaDEBBIE stylishly. tures dadoes and mouldings TRAVIS I believe that we all painted directly onto the have a creative streak, or walls, simple rows of shelvat least did when we were ing boards in the kitchen, a children. Our upbringings transparent flag hanging at and cultures contribute the bathroom window, and greatly to whether our natframeless canvases pinned ural imaginations blossomed or were to the wall. It’s the unexpected that insilenced. The confidence to be original spires Dellal, such as the conventional is intimately connected to whether our photo of her son turned to the side, or personal talents and passions were the neon sign hung high over the firefostered or fettered. place.

Most often, it is easier to go with All the homes in Ireland’s book are the status quo, whether it’s choosing treasure troves, layered with furnisha colour for your living room walls ings, fabrics and mounds of accessoor reinventing your style to keep up ries that collectively bring together with the current trends. So there are the many aspects of their owners’ lives. stumbling blocks along the way that They have been created over time as have perhaps tuned down your inner all good memories are, and viewing creative voice, but it’s there. And by them will inspire you to do the same. viewing the dynamic interiors in her Debbie Travis’s House to Home column book, how well they work with all their is produced by Debbie Travis and Barbara quirks, Ireland gives us the courage Dingle. Please email your questions to to go for it. These are people who are house2home@debbietravis.com. You can too busy to listen to public opinion, in- follow Debbie on Twitter at www.twitter. stead they make it. com/debbie_travis, and visit Debbie’s new Baby De Silliers is an equestrian website, www.debbietravis.com.

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Electric floor heating under wood Question: Can I use electric infloor heating underneath finished floors that aren’t ceramic or porcelain tiles?

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You won’t find curved scrapers for rounded surfaces in most hardware stores, but I buy mine from specialty woodworking supply outlets like Lee Valley Tools.

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Brush some on, let it sit for hours, then scrap off the softened goo. When stripping old painted surfaces like yours, protect yourself against lead contamination. Wear gloves, a respirator and disposable coveralls, and carefully collect the stripped goo and dispose of it as toxic waste.

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Answer: Yes, you can install new shingles over one layer of old ones, regardless of whether the new shingles are fibreglass or not. The results won’t last quite as long as stripping back to bare wood and shingling again, but there is a trick to making things work almost as well.

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They hold up better under heat than the paper base of organic shingles.

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“Joe” Majoen Aug. 3, 1923 - Nov. 17, 2014 If you were lucky enough to know Joe (Majoen) Tamashiro, please know that his turn has come. “Everybody gets a turn”, he said recently when he could tell that the end of his life was approaching. Joe died peacefully at the Lacombe Hospital in the early morning of Nov. 17th, 2014.

“Joe” was the name everyone called him but he was born Majoen Tamashiro at his family’s farm in Bashaw, Alberta. He learned many values on that farm as a kid.

He learned the value of hard work by helping tend to the vast vegetable garden his family grew every year. He learned how to be generous from watching his parents give vegetables to people who needed them the most. He learned to balance tolerance and toughness from being a Japanese person in a small, mostly white community. He learned how to be a good provider from tossing armfuls of carrots, potatoes and onions into the boiling water of a drum barrel so even the pigs could have food to eat. No one would ever go hungry while Joe was around. Joe was married to Bev and they lived in Blackfalds their whole lives. Joe worked as a highway builder.

He’d be away from his family for weeks at a time to be a good provider. It was hard work but if you drive on a highway in Alberta there’s a good chance Joe helped build it. After Bev died Joe had a whole new different life. He surprised the whole family by how social he became. He’d go for coffee everyday to meet his pals to complain about the gov’t. He took up golfing, bingo and slot machines. He loved to drive all over Alberta on those highways he built to snoop around small towns and old haunts. Sometimes he would even go on short trips to Reno or Vancouver for a change of view. He made many new friends including a new best friend. Joe has two sons and a daughter, six grandchildren, a daughter-inlaw, a son-in-law and brothers and sisters that will miss him very much. If you were lucky enough to know Joe Tamashiro please know that he valued your friendship. He wants you to attend a celebration of his life. It will take place in Blackfalds in the Banquet Room located at the Blackfalds Multiplex (5302 Broadway Ave.) on Nov. 28th, 2014 at 12:00 noon. It is located on the second floor. There is an elevator available.

Donations can be made in Joe’s memory to the Lung Association’s direct link www.bitly.com/JoeTamashiroDonations 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”

PATTERSON Sandra It is with very heavy hearts that we have to announce the sudden passing of our mom, Sandra Roberta Patterson on Thursday, November 20, 2014. Sandra lived 69 years very independently which was exactly how she wanted it.

She had a beautiful heart, a gentle soul and a feisty spirit and she is very sadly missed by everyone who knew her and loved her. There was absolutely no boundaries to how much she loved her children and the feelings were mutual. She leaves behind 5 children, Doug Amond, Vandale, Jewel Darrin Amond, Crystal Abraham, Jo ann Amond. Also left to grieve is Sandra’s mom Elizabeth Mould, 12 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and numerous friends. Sandra was predeceased by her oldest son Dennis Vandale, her husband Rick Patterson and her dad Allan Mould. A funeral service will be at the Red Deer Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. All friends and family are welcome. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Sandra’s honour may be made directly to the Golden Circle Seniors Resource Centre, 4620 - 47A Ave., Red Deer, AB T4N 3R4. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.reddeerfuneralhomecom Arrangements entrusted to RED DEER FUNERAL HOME 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer Phone (403) 347-3319

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BRAHAM George, Owen Nov. 28, 1926 - Nov. 18, 2014 After a long battle with Parkinson’s George passed away in Red Deer Regional Hospital just shy of his 88th birthday. George was born in Huxley, AB, to Olive and Arthur who had emigrated from England in 1921. He was raised on the farm in the Wimborne area with his brothers and sisters. George was a dedicated teacher and principal in central Alberta for 38 years. George is survived by his wife of 61 years Dorothy, daughter Karen (Dave) MacCabe, grandson Cale, daughter Cindy Sinclair (Don Jardine), granddaughter Stacey (John) Alexander, great grandsons Lucas, Matthew, and Nathan, granddaughter Kelsey (Gaelan) Lavery, Son Andrew Braham, granddaughter Callie Braham (Bryan Wynne), great grandsons Brody and Chance, Sister Isabelle (Gerry) Conly, and numerous nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by his parents, brothers Keith and Reginald, and sister Bessie. A memorial service will be held at Baptist Fellowship Center, in Trochu, Alberta November 26th, at 2:00pm. If desired, in place of flowers, memorial donations in George’s honor may be made directly to the Trochu Museum.

Arrangements entrusted to PRAIRIE WINDS FUNERAL HOME 403-442-2200

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RAYCRAFT Robert Born in Monkton, Ontario June 11, 1937 - Nov.17, 2014 Bob passed away at Southwood Hospice in Calgary, with his family at his side, after a courageous fight against cancer at the age of 77 years. Bob spent most of his life in Alberta. However, he frequently travelled to Ontario to visit his brothers and sisters (he was from a family of 16!). The last few years he enjoyed spending winters at Big Bend Resort, California and meeting many new friends. Bob will be missed by his daughters Debbie (Randy) Rehn and Kathy (Kevin) Hildebrand. Son Rob Raycraft (Tammy) Tyler, Sarah, Evan. Grandchildren Kurt and Karys Hildebrand.

Please join us to Celebrate dads life will on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at East 40 (3811-40th Ave, Red Deer) from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Southwood Hospice Calgary, 211 Heritage Dr. Calgary, AB T2H 1M9. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.edenbrookcemetery.ca.

Arrangements entrusted to EDEN BROOK FUNERAL HOME AND RECEPTION CENTRE, 24223 Township Road 242, Calgary AB, T3Z 3K2.

STEPHENS (NEE BOHN) LINDA DARLENE May 18, 1949 - Nov. 20, 2014 With sadness, we announce the passing of our loved one, age 65, at the Red Deer Hospice, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Red Deer, AB. Linda was raised in the Waskasoo area of Red Deer.

She married her high school sweetheart Ted Stephens in 1969. Life took them to Saskatchewan, Ontario, and then back to Alberta, in their 45 years of marriage. Predeceased by her parents Hank and Dorothy Bohn, Linda is survived and will be dearly missed by her loving husband Ted. 2 sons, Kirk (Maryann) and Jason (partner Kim Kirkwood) Grandchildren Ben, Joe and Cooper. Step grandchildren Kim and Candace Prins, Alycia Dingman, Brady and Gavin Jewan.

Step great grandchildren Madden Smith and Brooklyn Dingman.

Sisters Sharon Perkins, Shelly Brinson (Nelson), Brother Terry Bohn (Linda), numerous nieces, nephews, cousins & in-laws. A special thanks to the caring doctors and nurses at the Royal Alexander Hospitals’ Robins Pavilion (2 West) and the Red Deer Hospice, who provided exceptional care and support to Linda during her battle. In honour of Linda’s wishes, a small intimate gathering of family and friends will be held to celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Red Deer Hospice Society. www.reddeerhospice.com Loved by all who knew her.

STAUFFER Mary Sutherland (nee MacWhirter) June 23, 1915 - Nov. 17, 2014 Mary was born to Mary Sutherland and Norman MacWhirter in Norwich, Ontario.

She served overseas as a Nursing Sister in WW II where she met Joseph Stauffer, whom she would marry in 1947. They lived in Galt, Ontario where their children Judy and Tom were born. Most of their married life was spent in Aurora, Ontario, where Mary was active in the Aurora United Church and the community while she and Joseph (“JG”) raised their family. She loved summers at the family cottage on Canning Lake, Haliburton. In 2011, at the age of 96, Mary moved to Alberta to be closer to Judy and family.

There the adventure continued, with new great-grandchildren to welcome, many happy times, and continuing contact with old friends in the East. Mary was predeceased by her loving husband Joe in 2002, and her cherished son Tom in 2003; also by her sister Jean Cranston and infant brother Donald. She was a loving mother to Judy Stauffer of Rimbey, Alberta; and an amazingly adored mother-in-law of John Hull.

She was a treasured “Grandma” and grandma-inlaw to: Kathleen Hull-Beagle and Kent Beagle of Rimbey, AB; Emily Hull and Ben Moore of Victoria, BC; and Adam Hull and Natalie Wuitchik Hull of Vancouver, BC. She was “Mamie” to seven great-grandchildren: Tavish, Cameron, Hudson and Josie Beagle; Nora and Molly Moore; and Linden Hull; and step-grandma and great-grandma to Justine and Lily Bryant of Victoria, BC. She is also survived by sister-in-law Isabelle Stauffer of Cambridge, ON and the Stauffer nieces and nephews.

Mary will be missed by family and dear friends of all ages, and remembered for her warm heart, great kindness, superb fashion sense, unfailing good humour, and enduring friendships. In her 99 years, she met life’s challenges with a grace and strength. She brought out the best in us. A memorial service will be held at Rimbey United Church, Rimbey, AB on Monday, Nov. 24. at 11 AM. Condolences to J. Stauffer, Box 709, Rimbey, AB, T0C 2J0. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff of the Assisted Living floor, Symphony Inglewood, Red Deer for their exceptional care and friendship.

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PROF. Accounting office looking for office admin/ bookkeeper to start immediately. Responsibilities will include: approx. 50% bookkeeping and dealing with clients, 25% year end file prep and pers. tax data entry and 25% pers. assistant/office admin. We are looking for one full time person, but would consider two part time positions.

The office is open Mon Fri with flexible hours. The ideal candidate is a positive, motivated and results driven individual who works well independently.

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IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR EXP’D. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST. We offer competitive wages & flexible hours.

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FARM/FEEDLOT LOOKING FOR FULL TIME/ YEAR ROUND EMPLOYEE. Employment includes Animal Health, Farming and Equipment Operation, and Feeding Equipment Operation.† Must be physically fit.† Having a Class 3 an asset.

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CASUAL (RELIEF) CYCW POSITIONS We are hiring CASUAL CHILD & YOUTH CARE WORKERS for our Wetaskiwin, Ponoka and Red Deer locations.

To be eligible you must have a completed Diploma/Degree in Human Services or equivalent. Experience working with at-risk youth will be an asset. Additionally, you must be available to work at least one shift per month.

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BEARSPAW is a moderately sized oil and gas company operating primarily in the Stettler and Drumheller areas. We are currently accepting applications for a

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with tickets AND rig move and winch experience.

Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential.

Good verbal and written communication skills are req’d. Must have service, rig move and permit knowledge. Busy fast paced environment .

For Red Deer area.

Fax resume & abstract to 403-885-0473 email: info@trysonenergy.com No phone calls please.

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

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Applicants need to be mechanically inclined, motivated to work hard and learn quickly.

Associated industry experience eg. instrumentation or facilities construction experience would be an asset but is not necessarily required.

This position offers a diverse and challenging work environment with competitive pay, attractive benefits and the ability to grow within the organization. Applicants must live or be willing to relocate to within a 20 minute commute of the work place location (Stettler).

Please Submit Resume’s Attention Human Resources Email: payroll@ bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 258-3197 Mail: Suite 5309, 333 96th Ave NE Calgary, Alberta T3R 1H1

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

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We are currently looking to fill a full-time Operator position at the Stettler Service Centre. The ideal candidate will have oilfield operations experience or related experience in oilfield activities. A valid Class 5 licence is required, and a valid 5th Class Power Engineering certificate or valid Steam Ticket is considered an asset.

Successful applicants will be mechanically inclined and can troubleshoot their way through a problem. Candidates must have at least two years’ relevant work experience, and be willing to work 10-hour shifts rotating between days and nights. Additionally, they must value the importance of safety in the workplace, be hard working, and be able to work with minimal supervision. Strong communications and customer service skills are a must.

Making a Difference The Central Alberta AIDS Network Society is the local charity that offers support to individuals who are infected or affected by HIV and provides prevention and education throughout Central Alberta.

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TANKMASTER RENTALS req’s Exp’d Class 1 Fluid Haulers for Central Alberta. Oilfield tickets req’d. Competitive salary and job bonuses. Resume to terry@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818

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1. Recruiting manpower as jobs come up, setting up interviews and screening applicants, reference checks 2. Record Maintenance accurate and timely processing of hire packages, rate changes, employee files 3. Organizing logistics for travel 4. General Office duties etc.

REQUIREMENTS 5 years minimum in the oil and gas industry, 3 years in a Recruiting/ Human Resources Admin position Highly organized, detail orientated, capable of multitasking Proficient in Microsoft Office; including word, excel and Outlook Motivated and have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality as well as a professional attitude Able to be on call, work some evenings and weekends Able to work independently and as part of a team; encourage excellence through positive contributions Please submit cover letter and resume to: resumes@ newcartcontracting.com or fax to (403) 729-2396 Attn. HR. No phone calls Please.

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Nonprofit requires coordinator with excellent organizational and networking skills to develop and manage the local chapter of the Tetra Society. Responsibilities include community outreach, volunteer management, implementing assistive device projects for people with physical disabilities.

Flexible, part-time hours, honorarium. Please reply with cover letter/resume to: info@tetrasociety.org

f New Equipment f Scheduled days off f Paid technical and leadership training

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Canyon Technical Services is a leader in the oilfield service industry, providing customized fracturing and pressure pumping solutions to oil and gas producers across the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. At Canyon, our employees are ‘Champions’, dedicated to fulfilling our Vision of “improving the industry one job at a time” - our ‘Champions’ have made Canyon one of the most sought-after providers in our industry. If you are looking for a career within a leading organization that promotes Integrity, Relationships, Innovation and Success, then Canyon is looking for you! Canyon is preparing for an extremely busy 2014/2015 and are looking for qualified employees.

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CAANS is looking for 2 p/t and 2 f/t front line workers interested in Harm Reduction for more information, www.caans.org

to start as soon as possible in the Red Deer area.

Newalta has much to offer including competitive salaries, great benefits and room for you to grow with the company. Please apply online at www.newalta.com/careers.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

PRODUCTION TESTING EXPERIENCED SUPERVISORS and TESTERS Day & Night Must have tickets.

Top paid wages.

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JJAM Management (1987) F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s - Good hours, home every Requires to work at these night, $4000-$6000/mo.

Red Deer, AB locations: Contractor must have truck Chinook’s Edge School 5111 22 St. or van. Tools, supplies & Division No. 73 invites 37444 HWY 2 S ladders required. Training applications for a full-time 37543 HWY 2N provided, no experience Pay and Benefits 700 3020 22 St. needed. Apply to: Administrator at the FOOD ATTENDANT satjobs@shaw.ca Division Office in Innisfail.

Req’d permanent shift The successful candidate GOODMEN weekend day and evening will work directly with the both full and part time.

ROOFING LTD. Treasurer as part of a 16 Vacancies, $10.20/hr. + Requires team of 4 that processes benefits. Start ASAP. monthly payroll for Job description SLOPED ROOFERS approximately 1200 staff, www.timhortons.com LABOURERS substitute teacher and Education and experience & FLAT ROOFERS casual employees. The not req’d. applicant will be Apply in person or fax Valid Driver’s Licence deadline-driven, service resume to: 403-314-1303 preferred. Fax or email oriented, and attentive to info@goodmenroofing.ca accuracy. Preference will P/T COOK WANTED or (403)341-6722 be given to candidates with ~ Weekends. Phone NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! 3 to 5 years of payroll Donnetta @ Red Deer experience, payroll Bingo Centre 403-347-4504 training, and strong interpersonal and TAP HOUSE communication skills.

NORTH NEWCART (formerly Sam’s Cafe) is Cover letter and resume, is looking for a full time now taking applications for complete with the names Full Time/Part time COOK, Landscape Labourer, and telephone numbers of Bring resume to as soon as possible. three current work related 7101 Gaetz Ave. Red Deer Duties will include: cutting references are accepted between 2-4 pm. grass, raking, litter removal, by email only and should fertilizing, watering, snow be forwarded to: clearing, operating light Shawn Russell, and heavy duty machinery, Associate Superintendent - Trades maintaining property People Services maintenance equipment, Chinook’s Edge School general yard maintenance ADVANTAGE VALVE Division No. 73 etc. This position will MAINTENANCE & RENTALS Email: careers@ require some evenings, LTD. IS HIRING chinooksedge.ab.ca early mornings.

Valve Technicians weekends, 2 years experience knowledgeable in API, ANSI For information on minimum required. and Actuated Valves Chinook’s Edge School with the ability to deal with Hourly wage is $23-$25.00 Division No. 73, please depending on experience. customers in service. check our website Benefits available after 3 Entry Level positions (www.chinooksedge.ab.ca) month probation period. are also available Oilfield Applications will be experience would accepted until 12:00 noon, Please submit resumes to: be a great asset. We offer Monday, December 1, resumes competitive wages and a 2014. The successfu @newcartcontracting.com full benefit package with applicant will be required or fax to 403-729-2396. to provide a criminal record 100% prescription coverage.

NO phone calls please.

Please forward a resume check and a child to Advantage Valve intervention (welfare) either via e-mail at: check. While we thank all Truckers/ sbowman applicants for their interest, Drivers @advantagevalve.com only those individuals selected for interviews will cliff@advantagevalve.com BUSY Central Alberta or fax resume to our be contacted. Resumes of Grain Trucking Company Sylvan Lake branch. individuals not granted an looking for Class 1 Drivers 1 Charles Industrial Way interview will not be kept and/or Lease Operators.

Sylvan Lake, Alberta on file.

We offer lots of home time, Tel: 403-887-1462 benefits and a bonus Something for Everyone Fax: 403-887-1463 program. Grain and super Everyday in Classifieds www.advantagevalve.com B exp. an asset but not Only qualified applicants necessary. If you have a will be notified.

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Red Deer Works fax or email resume and F/T front desk agent req’d. is now accepting comm.abstract to Must be avail. to work applications for 403-337-3758 or dtl@telus.net weekends. Please apply in Journeyman person at Super 8 City CLASS 1 DRIVER Millwrights, Centre, 4217 50 Ave. R.D. with super B and grain Electricians, and hauling experience for Machinists.

Central AB. Call Wayne Individuals must be safety 403-341-9113 conscious, physically fit, able to work overtime and CLASS 1 or 3 drivers req’d for moving equipment. shift work.

Wages start at $40.00 per Resumes to be dropped off THE RUSTY PELICAN at Key Towing. 4083-78 St. hour and offer an is now accepting resumes Cres. Red Deer. excellent benefit and for an EXPERIENCED pension package.

F/T TRUCK drivers req’d.

BARTENDER. MUST Please send resume to Minimum Class 5 with air HAVE REFERENCES. reddeerhr@evrazna.com and clean abstract. Exp. Able to work evening shift. or deliver in person to preferred. In person to Key Apply within: 2079-50 27251 391 Township Road Towing 4083-78 St. Cres.

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is looking for CLASS 1 PICKER OPERATORS, BED TRUCK DRIVERS & WINCH TRUCK DRIVERS to join our growing company.

Competitive wages and benefits. Must pass preemployment substance screening. Fax or email resumes, drivers abstract & safety tickets 403-346-8992 admin@garnetstrucking.com No phone calls.

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

Duties include but not limited to the following: • Assembling and repairing control valves/frac heads • Calibration, testing and troubleshooting of valves as well as measurement and valve related instruments • Disassembly, cleanup and evaluation of parts • Signing and documenting date compliance sheets • Pressure testing processes with experience, will train • Forklift experience/loader experience, will train • Must be 18 years of age or older to apply • Must supply driver’s abstract Benefits: • Excellent hourly wage • Lucrative Safety Bonus and Christmas bonus • Excellent benefit plan • Retirement plan Fax or email your resume and driver’s abstract to: Fax: (403) 347-3406 Email: l.enzie@isolationequipment.com or drop by #239 Clearview Drive Clearview Industrial Park Red Deer County

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• Very Competitive Wages • Advancement Opportunities With medical Benefits • Paid training • Paid Breaks

21 and 14 or 15 and 6 day rotations are offered. Wise will also provide any oilfield tickets needed.

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Please Forward All Resumes to jobs@wiseisi.com or by fax to 403-340-1046

RECYLCLE SORTERS F/T, required Immed. in Red Deer. Email resume with a min. of 2 references. to: canpak@xplornet.ca

FULL TIME and PART TIME SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Competitive Wages and Immediate Benefits. Priority given to applicants with relevant experience, and a Class 1 Drivers License.

HALLCON is seeking qualified drivers to transport rail crews throughout Red Deer area.

Drivers are ideally based out of RED DEER. No overnight stays required.

This position is an on call position. Employees are responsible for taking trips during the period they have designated themselves available to do so. Transportation is done in Hallcon company vehicles. Vehicles are extensively & consistently maintained ensuring optimal safety for drivers and clients. Drivers must possess valid Class 1, 2, or 4 license, with clean driver abstract. Assisted licensing upgrade to achieve a class 4 is available. Pay is based at a rate of $16.00. Earning potential is based on your availability, as our operation runs on a 24/7 on call basis. Both full time and part time employees are welcome. Semiretired, retired, full time, part time employees are welcome. Forward resumes & current driver abstract: Shane Flack asmabnorth@gmail.com.

NEED EXPERIENCED Class 1 drivers for short and long haul. Full Time.

Runs AB., SASK, Manitoba & BC. Please call PROMAX TRANSPORT at 227-2712 or fax resume w/abstract 403-227-2743

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Seeking mature individuals with car or small truck that are available during the day to deliver the new YP/Telus phonebooks into Red Deer. This is door to door delivery, no selling involved, can start immed. email lsenger@pdclogistics.ca 1-800-661-1910

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CHILDS ED HARDY HOODIE, Size Medium. Like New. $15. 403-314-9603

Eventide Funeral Chapel is currently recruiting a part-time Funeral Assistant.

We offer a positive working environment and are devoted to providing quality service to our customers.

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Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Patrick Brown, Funeral Home Manager Email: PaBrown @arbormemorial.com Fax: (403) 346-7320

Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275

Employment Training

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca DISPATCHER REQ’D. Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential.

Verbal and written communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295 Looking for a part-time cleaner 6 evenings per week approximately 2 hours each night in Sylvan Lake. Must be able to work well on their own. Please reply to melleibel@shaw.ca or call 403-358-8295 for an interview.

Start your career!

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SAFETY

TRAINING CENTRE OILFIELD TICKETS

Industries #1 Choice!

“Low Cost” Quality Training

403.341.4544

24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

R H2S Alive (ENFORM) R First Aid/CPR R Confined Space R WHMIS & TDG R Ground Disturbance R (ENFORM) D&C B.O.P. R D&C (LEL) #204, 7819 - 50 Ave. (across from Totem) (across from Rona North)

Trades

Health & Beauty

1700

NEW LIZ AREN NY, 1 red croc. make-up bag. c/w 12 eyeshadows, 2 blush, 1 nail polish, 1 lip gloss. $195 value, asking $75.

Would make a great Christmas gift.

403-227-2976

Household Appliances

1710

AMANA washer, white, 16 mo. old, exc. cond, $350 403-347-1090

LEVEL 1 ENFORM CHAINSAW BASICS. 403-505-7297

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 SHRUMS MEATS HIRING EXP’D. BUTCHER, $20-$30/hr.

Phone 1-403-742-1427 or fax 403-742-1429

900

278950A5

478270L5

1630

EquipmentThis position seeks a customer service oriented Heavy individual with exceptional communication skills to TRAILERS for sale or rent assist with visitations and Job site, office, well site or services and provide storage. Skidded or reception and administrative wheeled. Call 347-7721. support including greeting client families, responding to questions and inquiries, answering the telephone, Firewood preparation of various documents/correspondence AFFORDABLE and assisting with funeral Homestead Firewood services. This position will also assist with transfers of Spruce & Pine -Split. Firepits avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 deceased from hospitals and residences to Eventide FIREWOOD, birch, spruce Funeral Chapel. A valid & pine. North of Costco driver’s license is required and the incumbent must be 403-346-7178, 392-7754 available to work weekends.

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stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

JENN AIR STOVE - older model, still works, Electronic fan, convection oven, indoor grill attachment. $40. 403-782-7439

Household Furnishings

1720

2 END TABLES Solid wood, opening doors in front. $20 each or 2 for $35. 403-782-7439 CHINA CABINET, dark maple, corner model, great for storage, extra dishes, $100. 403-347-3849 DELUXE sofabed, beige free to give away 403-346-0573

850

Household Furnishings

1720

Misc. for Sale

1760

DINING set, pine wood, 4 chairs, 38”x72” with 18” leaf, good cond. $200.

403-346-0124

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS Large Box Full. Some new in boxes. $25. 403-314-9603

LOVESEAT, like new, olive green, lovely fabric of polyester, cotton & rayon.

Asking $200.

403-347-2046

CHRISTMAS Tree, Blue Spruce, 4’. LIVE in ground.

Not yet cut, Perfect tree for small space. $60.

403-227-2976

NIGHT Tables, (2) Red Oak, 1 drawer & 2 doors with glass top to protect from scratches. $75. ea.

403-352-8811

CLEARING: 6 NATIVE SHIELDS. 403-347-7405 please call to get address to view.

SEALY Queen size mattress, boxspring, headboard, & frame. $100.

ALSO HAVE: 4 drawer dresser for $30 & a pair of lamps for $20.

Delivery Avail.

403-346-0674 or cell 403-392-5657

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

3 DISC. CD stereo w/ 6 speakers. $140.

403-782-3847 You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

PS1 w/6 games, $50.; 403-782-3847 X BOX w/5 games $40.

403-782-3847

COTTON knit dishcloths, $1.25/ea, handtowels $3.50/ea, 2003 Collectible Corgi truck $15 403-342-1980 HEADBOARD, for queen bed, 60” wide, $40; 3 Clean wool accent matching 3x5 oval carpets, $40. for all 3; David Winter Collector’s houses in original boxes, $25/ea; Ammo magazine clip for British Lee Enfield 303, $35; Upright Hoover Dirt Finder Vacuum Cleaner, self propelled, allergen filtration, $50.

403-352-8811 RHINSTONE necklace and earrings to match from the 1950’s, A1 cond. $75; large stainless steel pot $8; approx.

40 peacock feathers $1/ea.; large multi colored flower vase $18, large fruit bowl grape design $10. Magic Moments - the very pest of Perry Comeaux, 3 CD’s in 1 package, new, $15.

403-346-2231

880

Misc.

Help

DO YOU: - Want extra income - Know the city well - Possess a clean, valid drivers license - Have a friendly attitude - Enjoy customer service - Want part-time work (12 to 22 hrs/week) As part of our service team, you will be dispatched in response to service concerns to deliver newspapers and flyers to customers or carriers.

A delivery vehicle provided by company!

Work 3 to 4 shifts a week.

Hours of shifts are morning shifts of Monday through Friday 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Saturday starting at 7 AM. Wednesday to Friday Shifts starting at 1 PM. *All Shifts based on 4 hours and likely to run longer.

Please apply with resume to: qmacaulay@reddeeradvocate.com or call 403-314-4302 and speak with Grant.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only selected candidates will be contacted.

Advocate Opportunities

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Friday Forward ONLY 3 DAYS A WEEK in STUDON Electric & Controls Inc. is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We are an industry leading Electrical & Instrumentation Contractor that prides itself in having committed and dedicated employees.

We are currently hiring for the position of:

DEER PARK AREA Dixon Cres. $100.20/mo.

Dunning Cres, Cl., and Depalme St. plus 3 blocks of Douglas Ave. $136.24/mo.

JOURNEYMAN INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN (Full-Time; Red Deer Area)

GRANDVIEW AREA

The ideal candidate will have the following: • Journeyman Instrumentation • Fall Protection, CSTS (Version 0.9) • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Committed dedication to safety; reflected in practice and experience • Strong focus on customer satisfaction • A team player with strong people skills

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

Starting Rate: $43.06/hour STUDON offers a competitive salary, and an opportunity to apply your skills in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Please forward your resume to the address below. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates interviewed will be contacted.

Please note: This job posting closes on November 7th, 2014

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

477423K29

ANDERS AREA Abbot Close/Allan St. Addinell Close/Allan St. Adamson Ave/Arthur Close Alwright Close Anderson Close Anquetel Close

Brown Close/Barrett Drive Baile Close

Supply

Required for Rimbey Oilfield Supply Store

3020

SEWING machine (Kenmore), 2 BDRM Duplex overlooking computerized; & Husqvarna Kin Canyon, 5 appls. 1.5 bath, Serger w/4 spools. Exc. cond. partially dev. bsmt. NO PETS. c/w extras (threads, etc.)

Avail. Dec. 1. $1200 incl. $500/ea. 403-505-3356 water, garbage & sewer, d.d. $1000. 403-346-3179 WHITE aluminum railing (like new), 3 pc. 15’, 11’ & 2 BDRM. main floor house, 9’ new $1050, will take $1150. + DD. incld’s utils. $375 Gary 403-350-9543 quiet adults, n/s, no pets, no drugs. Ref’s required.

342-1207 Pets &

Supplies

1810

2 AQUARIUMS/CRITTER CAGE - NO LEAKS. 20 gallon Hartz in box c/w hood light. $50.

5 Gallon, $20.

Or get both for $60.

AQUARIUM GRAVEL - 10 lbs (new), white, $15 403-227-2976

1830

Cats

2 BALINESE KITTENS 1 SNOWSHOE SIAMESE 3 BURMAN $25/ea. 403-887-3649 BEAUTIFUL kittens, (3) desperately needs loving homes.

403-782-3130

1840

Illingworth Close Ingram Close Iverson Close Isbister Close

Heavy Lifting Involved Deliveries (with trailer) Shipping & Receiving

MORRISROE AREA

In Person: 5618 – 44th St, Rimbey (Behind the A&W)

478105K22,29

Please Send Resume to: Fax: (403) 843 - 3775

TRAVEL WITH

FRONTIER

Vista Village SUNNYBROOK AREA Savoy Cres./Sydney Close Stirling Close Sherwood Cres LANCASTER AREA Lampard Cres Lancaster Drive Long Close Lougheed Close Lyons Close

“because we care”

EXPERIENCED MOTOR COACH DRIVERS

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.

VANIER AREA

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC REQUIRED

467068K18

Will consider either full or part time. Previous motor coach repair experience preferred.

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

3040

COUNTRY Mobile Home, near Bentley. $900/mo. + d.d., Call 403-748-2678.

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3050 3060

3030

INGLEWOOD POINT 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo. Heated parking & all utils. incl. $1450.

403-350-3722/780-479-1522

SEIBEL PROPERTY

www.seibelprperty.com Ph: 403-304-7576 or 403-347-7545 6 locations in Red Deer REG’D BOXER PUPPIES, ~ Halman Heights from Champion health ~ Riverfront Estates tested parents, 403-340-3506 after 6 p.m. ~ Westpark ~ Kitson Close ~ Kyte & Kelloway Cres.

Travel ~ Holmes St. S.D. $1000 Packages Rent $1245 to $1445 3 bdrm. townhouses, TRAVEL ALBERTA 1.5 bath, 4 & 5 appls., blinds, Alberta offers lrg. balconies, no dogs.

SOMETHING N/S, no utils. incl. avail. for everyone.

Dec. 1 Make your travel References required. plans now.

Dogs

Manufactured Homes

NORMANDEAU 2 Bdrm. 4-plex. 1.5 bath, 4 appls. $1100. No pets, N/S MOUNTVIEW, across from Quiet adults. 403-350-1717 school, 4 bdrm. dbl. garage, + RV park, lrg. lot backs onto park, fully dev.

2 full baths, new reno’s, 4 Suites appls., $1650 + utils. Jan.1.

Call Alex 403-519-2944 GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm. apartments, avail. immed, Classifieds rent $875 403-596-6000 Your place to SELL Your place to BUY INNISFAIL deluxe 2 bdrm., incl. water, $860 avail. Jan. SYLVAN LAKE: fully 1 403-348-6594 furnished, inclds dishes, bedding, utils. Avail. Now! LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. $1200. 403-880-0210.

SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 Central Alberta’s Largest Condos/ Car Lot in Classifieds Townhouses

1900

Advocate Opportunities

MORRISROE AREA:

Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the RED DEER ADVOCATE With only 64 papers, approximately: $350.00/mo.

For More Information, Please call Prodie 403-314-4301 NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED For Afternoon Delivery 3 Days/Week (Wed., Thurs. & Fri.)

ORIOLE PARK Oliver St. & Odell Gr. RIVERSIDE MEADOWS 57 & 58 Ave., 59 & 60 St. ALSO 51, 52 & 43 Ave. & Apt. Bldg. on 60 St. WESTPARK 41 & 42 St. ALSO 55 & 56 Ave. For more information or to apply call Joanne at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4308

NEWLY RENOVATED 1 & 2 bedroom suites available in central location. Heat & water included. Cat friendly.

86 Bell Street, Red Deer leasing@rentmidwest.com 1(888) 679-8031

THE NORDIC

1 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets.

403-596-2444 UNIQUE 1 bdrm. + small room for den, downtown, $825/mo., d.d. $825, no pets, n/s, 403-346-0824

Roommates Wanted

3080

QUITE home for working M/F, utils. wifi incl. N/S, $500/mo. 403-506-1907 CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

Rooms For Rent

3090

BDRM. for rent in Vanier Woods,. $400 + dd, 403-588-6268 after 6 pm.

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

ROOM TO RENT very large $450. 403-350-4712 SHARED Main floor in Grandview, all utils. incl. $695. 403-318-5416

Industrial

3130

Main Floor 600 SQ Commercial space for lease at 5004 Broadway Ave Blackfalds. Avail Jan 1, 2014.Dennis 250 863-7979 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

Mobile Lot

3190

PADS $450/mo.

Brand new park in Lacombe.

Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., 2 bath. As Low as $75,000.

Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820

CARRIERS REQUIRED

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

homes

Eckville Bowden Olds Sylvan Lake

CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190

Realtors & Services

4010

Please call Debbie for details 403-314-4307

CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver the

CENTRAL AB LIFE & LACOMBE EXPRESS 1 day a week in: LACOMBE BLACKFALDS Please call Rick for details 403-314-4303

email or fax resume to: frontbus@platinum.ca 403-347-4999

Vickers Close Vincent Close Viscount Drive Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info **********************

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

HERE TO HELP & HERE TO SERVE Call GORD ING at RE/MAX real estate central alberta 403-341-9995 gord.ing@remax.net

Houses For Sale

4020

CUSTOM BUILT

NEW HOMES Mason Martin Homes Senior New Home Planner Kyle, 403-588-2550

INGLEWOOD AREA

Duties to include:

www.frontierbuslines.com

Houses/ Duplexes

ROUTES IN:

BOWER AREA

MOTOR COACH CLEANER

CLASSIFICATIONS

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

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

3 days per week, no weekends

Warehouse Representative

Email: rick.davies@meridianvalve.ca

rentals

3030

CARRIERS NEEDED

880

Customer Service Inventory Control Clerical Duties Forklift Operations

SAMSONITE SUIT BAG green in colour, good cond. $10. 403-314-9603

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Condos/ Townhouses

FOR FLYERS, FRIDAY FORWARD & EXPRESS

STUDON Electric & Controls Inc. ATTN: Andrea Mercer Fax # 403-342-6505 Email hr@studon.com

/MAVERICK

1760

3900 & 4200 Blocks of 40A Ave. and 4000 Block of 39 St. (North side only). $55.68/mo.

40 Hour Week / Monday – Thursday

Misc.

Help

Misc. for Sale

ADULT Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

RED DEER ADVOCATE Monday through Saturday.

Delivery to be done before 6:30 am.

Reliable vehicle needed.

DEERPARK AREA Dixon Cres, Donnelly Cres, Duston St. area $482.00/mo.

Deschner Close, Dubois Cres., Doherty Close, Duston St. and area. $327.00/mo.

Dempsey St., Dodge Ave, Donlevy Ave area $327.00/mo.

Dowler St., Daniel Cres. Dawe Cl., Dunham Close and area $412.00/mo.

ROSEDALE AREA Ramage Cres, Close Root Close, Ralston Cres. $327.00/mo.

For More information, please call Jamie 403-314-4306

FREE Weekly list of properties for sale w/details, prices, address, owner’s phone #, etc. 342-7355 Help-U-Sell of Red Deer www.homesreddeer.com Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

MUST SELL

New Home. 1325 sq.ft. bi-level, 24x23 att. garage.

403-588-2550

RISER HOMES Move in Ready.

Gorgeous 2 storey 1700 sq. ft. 3 bdrm., 2 1/2 bath, bonus room, indoor/outdoor fireplace, front porch, too many upgrades to mention. A must see! $399,500 incds. GST, legal fees, appls. pkg, and front sod entry. To view call Lloyd Fiddler 403-391-9294

RISER HOMES STARTER HOME

2 bdrm., 2 bath.

Many upgraded features, Don’t Miss out on this 1170 sq.ft. 134 Morris Court To view call Lloyd Fiddler 403-391-9294 Total sale price $329,900.

Prices includes legal fees, GST, appliances, sod & tree.

RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 D7 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 D5

4020

Condos/ Townhouses

4040

Trucks

5050

If you think an ad with a

1995 MAZDA B3000 Truck.

174,000 km. New battery, winter tires.

Call 403-343-2043 YOU can save thousands!

Helping sellers sell for a low set fee. No advance fee.

Money back guarantee.

Sturdy home on a large park like lot, 24x30 garage.

Lots of recent upgrades. $279,000. 4003-886-4540

Good revenue potential.

New ooring fridge and dishwasher. Garage. $205,000. 403-302-1232

4 bdrm, 2 bath backing onto park. Wrap around patio and Wood burning replace. $283,900. 403-302-0620

2 bdrm 18+ top oor condo at Cosgrove place. Wood replace. $146,500.

403-350-1779

Affordable Penhold condo!

2 bdrm. updated, balcony, Laundry $139,900.

403-886-2095

Large Deerpark condo.

2 bdrm, 2 bath, den, laundry, top oor. $229,900.

Auto Wreckers

5190

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

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

Your Guide To Entertainment

HELP-U-SELL RED DEER 403-342-7355

Manufactured Homes

4090

For Home Delivery Call

Well cared for property in Ponoka. Granite countertops and hardwood oor. $329,900. 403-396-7024 Fresh makeover inc. paint, ooring, skirting & deck.

Great location! $105,900.

403-350-5903. HELP-U-SELL RED DEER 403-342-7355

Blackfalds near Abbey Centre. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, Double garage. $282,900. 403-600-1794

Great revenue potential!

New hot water tank and high efciency furnace. Mother in law suite. $219,900.

Income Property

4100

MULTI-USE commercial/ residential, 2 large suites with separate shop & yard. $549,900. Help-U-Sell Red Deer 403-342-7355

Investment Opportunities

Eastview bungalow w/legal suite & dbl garage. New shingles hot water tank & high efciency furnace. $359,000

Springbrook 1/2 duplex, 3 bdrm. hardwood, garage. $224,900. 877-8821

HELP-U-SELL OF RED DEER 403-342-7355

ATTN INVESTORS

Duplex for sale in Charlottetown, PEI. You’ll love it.

Exc. rev. prop. 1100 sqft per side 3&2 bdrm; potential for one bsmt suite, 1/2 acre propand great location; near downtown.† $245,000.

Ph: Rod (403)318-5575 or: rodmcdon@hotmail.com

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Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

Condos/ Townhouses

4180

4040

wheels CLASSIFICATIONS 5000-5300

Cars

5030

CONDO FOR SALE SIERRAS on TAYLOR Top r, 2 bdrm, 1129 sqft + 2005 SUNFIRE GT black sunroom. Pool & amenities 150,000 kms, great little car, $2200 obo 340-9785 $314,900.

Furniture for sale.

Call to setup weekend viewing. 1-403-617-4743 View pics on Kijiji.

Trucks No realtors please.

2008 GMC Sierra 1500 NEW CONDO 4x4. Excellent condition 1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. inside/out. 183,000 km. $194,900. 403-588-2550 Black w/chrome. Touch screen Pioneer deck, bose TOO MUCH STUFF? sound system. Tonneau Let Classifieds cover. $16,500.00 obo. help you sell it.

(403) 505-1902, 342-4894

5050

314-4300 Classified does it all!

The Red Deer Advocate Classified is the community’s number-one information centre and marketplace.

It ser ves as the best single source for selling items, seeking jobs, finding housing, meeting new people and more.

LARGE HEADING grabs your attention

the REVERSE is also true

Red Deer Advocate Classified:

• Helps lost pets find their families • Brings buyers and sellers together • Serves as a key resource for renters • Helps families find new homes • Puts individuals in touch with each other • Provides job seekers with career information • Serves as a great guide to garage sales • Makes selling and shopping simple

CALL

309-3300

CLASSIFIEDS to find out more ...

Put the power of classified to work for you today.

To place an ad, call 309-3300.

To subscribe, call 314-4300.

wegotservices CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

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

Accounting

1010

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

Contractors

1100

BRIDGER CONST. LTD. We do it all! 403-302-8550

DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 DOORS, windows, siding, soft, fascia and custom cladding. Call Dean @ 403-302-9210.

Escorts

1165

Handyman Services

1200

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

Call James 403-341-0617

Massage Therapy

1280

CHINESE massage therapy. Direct bill. Gift card.

403-986-1691 4606-48 Ave

FANTASY MASSAGE International ladies

Now Open

Specials. 11 a.m.-3 a.m.

Private back entry. 403-341-4445

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

KAYLA 392-0891 *BUSTY* INDEPENDENT w/own car CLASSIFIEDS Sell it Best! To place your ad 309-3300.

STRESSBUSTERS 403-923-0682

Massage Therapy

1280

Painters/ Decorators

1310

JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

VII MASSAGE #7,7464 Gaetz Ave. Free Est. 403-872-8888 Pampering at its BEST! LAUREL TRUDGEON 403-986-6686 Residential Painting and Colour Consultations.

2nd. location in 403-342-7801.

Calgary coming Dec. 1. www.viimassage.com

Misc.

Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666 GARAGE DOOR SERVICE. Save 50%. All yard & bobcat services, junk/tree/snow removal. 403-358-1614 SNOW shoveling/dump runs /odd jobs 403-885-5333

THE KEY HOLE

We offer complete locksmith and key cutting service. Also - carrying a large assortment of knives.

Brands include: Buck, Gerber, Kershaw, Victgorinox, Henckel, Cold Steel and Swiss Military watches.

Our new address: #140, 5017 49 ST. Open Mon.-Fri. 8 - 5

Roofing

1370

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

403-896-4869

Seniors’ Services

1372

HELPING HANDS

Home Supports for Seniors.

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

Yard Care

1430

FALL clean-up, Yard care, Junk/tree/snow removal, comm/res. 403-358-1614

Republicans angry, but don’t know how to react Party lacks obvious response to immigration reform

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Outraged Republicans struggled for a response to President Obama’s sweeping immigration measures that would check the president without veering into talk of impeachment or a government shutdown that could backfire on the party ahead of the 2016 White House race.

Their remedy was far from clear.

Republicans weighed filing a lawsuit. Or trying to block funding for Obama’s move. Or advancing immigration measures of their own. But the party was divided, and Obama’s veto power seemed to give him the upper hand.

And so, less than three weeks removed from midterm elections where they retook the Senate and amassed a historic majority in the House, Republicans found themselves stymied by a president whose unilateral move to curb deportations for millions left previously dispirited Democrats cheering and the Republican Party with no obvious response.

Leaders are casting about for a way to satisfy the most conservative lawmakers without overreacting and alienating Hispanic and moderate voters who will be critical for the 2016 election. Republicans will be defending their newfound congressional majorities then and aiming for the White House.

“We’re working with our members, looking at the options that are available to us, but I will say to you: The House will, in fact, act,” House Speaker John Boehner declared at a news conference Friday, the day after Obama unveiled his landmark policy.

Obama announced he was extending deportation protections and a chance for work permits to as many as 5 million immigrants now in the country illegally.

He also will make more business visas available and reorder law enforcement priorities to focus more squarely on criminals for deportation.

The president acted after spending months trying to gain a House vote on a bipartisan Senate immigration bill, frustrating immigration advocates and some Democrats who wanted him to instead take action on his own. He noted Friday that 512 days have passed since the Senate the sweeping bill, which included a path to citizenship.

“The fact that a year and a half has gone by means that time has been wasted and during that time families have been separated and during that time businesses have been harmed,” Obama said at a Las Vegas rally where he defended his actions.

Republicans acknowledged they were at a disadvantage given that any legislative solution they settled on would be subject to a veto by Obama that they could not likely overturn.

And party leaders were determined to steer clear of a repeat just a year after Congress’ right-wing tea party contingent forced a politically damaging partial government shutdown over Obama’s health care law.

But that was the scenario posed by a push among conservatives to use must-pass spending legislation to stop the president.

The situation posed a major challenge to Boehner and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who will take over as majority leader once the new Congress convenes in January.

A handful of the most conservative House members have said impeachment should be on the table as a last resort. But Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama, one of the fiercest opponents of Obama’s actions, tried to rule that out Friday, telling the conservative Heritage Foundation, “We are not going to impeach or move to impeach.”

The party leaders’ job was complicated by the presence in the Senate of a handful of Republican presidential hopefuls who might want an opportunity to confront Obama.

One of those, Sen. Ted Cruz, of Texas, argued that the Senate should refuse to confirm any of Obama’s legislative or judicial nominations except for vital national security positions.

Family of shot teenager calls for calm it awaited word on whether the panel would indict officer Darren Wilson in the Aug. 9 death of Michael Brown.

The shooting of a young black man FERGUSON, Mo. — The family of the unarmed black 18-year-old who by a white police officer led to prowas fatally shot in Missouri called tests, some of which turned violent. for calm Friday as a grand jury drew The case reigniting a fiery debate in closer to an announcement on wheth- the United States over race relations er to charge the officer who shot him. between police departments and the The St. Louis area was on edge as minority communities they serve. In Ferguson, the city outside St. Louis where Brown was killed, twothirds of residents are black but the police Powered by force is almost entirely white Central Alberta’s The FBI has sent career site of choice. nearly 100 additional agents to Ferguson to help law enforcement prepare for possible unrest ahead of the grand jury decision, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to discuss Employment Opportunities the FBI plans by name and spoke on condiClearwater County is currently accepting applications for the following permanent full-time positions: tion of anonymity.

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Wilson, 28, reportedly told the grand jury he feared for his life as Brown, who was 6-foot-4 and (1.9 metres) nearly 300 pounds (136 kilograms), came at him.

Witnesses said Brown Johnston Ming Manning LLP has an opportunity for a full was trying to surrentime Senior Conveyancer. This position requires someone der and had his hands who displays a team player outlook, effective communication up. skills, the ability to multi-task, and the ability to work in a Protesters were arfast paced environment. The ideal candidate will have prior rested Thursday outexperience working in a law rm, and a minimum of 2 years side Ferguson police experience working as a Legal Assistant in residential real headquarters for the estate. We offer a great benet package, and the opportunity second night in a row for personal and professional growth. Please respond in after around 40 demcondence with a cover letter and resume to: onstrators blocked a road.

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deal,” they said.

Services also are planned Saturday at a gathering of the Muslim Alliance of Indiana and Sunday at Butler University in Indianapolis.

Asked after the service if anything could have been done differently to save Kassig, al-Yaqoubi said it would have been hard to save him from the Islamic State.

FISHERS, Ind. — The death of a U.S. aid worker at the hands of Islamic State militants is “barbaric” and is not a true reflection of Islam, a cleric told hundreds of people who gathered Friday for the first of three memorial services honouring the slain man.

Sheikh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi, a top Syrian cleric who has been a strident critic of the Islamic State, called Peter Kassig, 26, a “great hero” during prayers at Powered by the Al Huda Foundation Central Alberta’s mosque in Fishers, a subcareer site of choice. urb of the Midwestern city of Indianapolis. He said Kassig “carried in his heart the principles of Islam even before becoming Muslim.”

Kassig was captured Oct. 1, 2013, while delivering aid in Syria through Temporary full-time a relief organization he founded. He converted to Islam during captivThe Olds College Trades has a temporary full-time ity and changed his first opportunity available for a Welding Instructor. The Welder name to Abdul-Rahman.

Apprenticeship Program provides complete instruction in His parents, Ed and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year welding, both theory and practical.

Paula Kassig, had issued numerous appeals for his release after his life was Animal Sciences and Horticulture has the following threatened in an October Contract Instructor opportunities for the Winter 2015 Islamic State video that Academic Year: showed the beheading of Instructor, Horticulture & Turfgrass Programs a fellow aid worker, Britain’s Alan Henning.

Instructor, Sustainable Irrigation Practices The Muslim commuTemporary nity in Indianapolis rallied around the Kassigs, participating in prayer vigils and rallies urging his captors to follow the Clerk III Qur’an’s teachings that prohibit Muslims from Hourly Rate: $22.34 killing other Muslims.

The Olds College Conference Services Department Their support continhas a challenging temporary opportunity available for ued Friday, five days afa Conference Services Assistant Coordinator. The ter the White House conanticipated term of employment will be from January 2015 firmed Kassig’s death.

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“What happened to Please forward a resume quoting the appropriate Abdul-Rahman is becompetition number by the closing dates indicated on our yond comprehension. It website. is barbaric. But it is not Islamic. It is against IsFor information on these or other employment opportunities, lam,” al-Yaqoubi told please visit our website at those gathered Friday. http://www.oldscollege.ca/employment Kassig’s parents did not speak to the media at the service but issued a statement that was released afterward.

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Ed, right, and Paula Kassig, center, parents of Peter Kassig, talk with Lina Midani, of Indianapolis, before funeral prayers were held in the mosque at Al-Huda Foundation in Fishers, Ind., Friday. Peter Kassig was captured Oct. 1, 2013, while delivering aid in Syria through a relief organization he founded.

HARTFORD, Conn. — Adam Lanza’s parents and educators contributed to his social isolation in the years before he carried out the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre by accommodating — and not confronting — his difficulties engaging with the world, according to a state report issued Friday.

The Office of the Child Advocate, which investigated Lanza’s upbringing to glean lessons for preventing future tragedies, concluded that Lanza’s parents, education team and others missed signs of how deeply troubled he was and opportunities to steer him toward more appropriate treatment.

Lanza killed his mother then shot his way into the Newtown school on Dec. 14, 2012, and gunned down 20 children and six educators before committing suicide.

Lanza’s obsessions with firearms, death and mass shootings have been documented by police files, and investigators previously concluded the motive for the shootings may never be known.

In exploring what could have been done differently, the new report honed in on his mother, Nancy Lanza, who backed her son’s resistance to medication and from the 10th grade on kept him at home, where he was sur-

rounded by an arsenal of firearms and spent long hours playing violent video games.

“Mrs. Lanza’s approach to try and help him was to actually shelter him and protect him and pull him further away from the world, and that in turn turned out to be a very tragic mistake,” said Julian Ford, one of the report’s authors, at a news conference.

The authors said Lanza’s parents tried to obtain help for him in a variety of ways, but they did not know which path to take and appeared not to grasp the depth and severity of his disabilities.

His parents were divorced, and Lanza had not seen his father for two years.

After 2008, his parents did not appear to seek any mental health treatment for him, and there was no sustained input from a mental health provider after 2006, according to the report.

The one provider that seemed to understand the gravity of his condition, the Yale Child Study Center, evaluated him in 2006 and called for rigorous daily therapy and medication for conditions including anxiety. At the time, a Yale psychiatrist warned there was risk to creating a “prosthetic environment which spares him having to encounter other students or to work to overcome his social difficulties,” according to the report.

WARSAW, Poland — Officials in a Polish town have opposed a proposition to name a playground after Winnie-thePooh due to the bear’s unclear gender and immodest clothing.

The matter was debated in a closed-door meeting weeks ago in the central Polish town of Tuszyn, but didn’t get much media attention in Poland until recent days.

Voice recordings of the meeting were leaked to the media in which officials complained that Pooh Bear is immodestly dressed and also lacks a clear gender. One called the bear a “hermaphrodite.”

Some said a fully clothed Polish cartoon bear named Uszatek would be a better choice.

One of the Pooh Bear opponents, Ryszard Cichy, told a newspaper that he had been joking at the end of a discussion on a playground that had gone on too long.

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