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Flu shot rate up MORE THAN 100,000 DOSES ADMINISTERED IN SIX WEEKS BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF More Central Albertans are trying hard to keep the flu at bay. As of Nov. 29, almost six weeks into the annual immunization campaign, a total of 100,683 doses of influenza vaccine had been administered in the region. That compares to a total of 109,014 doses administered by the end of the almost 12-week immunization campaign during the 2013-14 flu season. “We are doing well compared to last year, but there are still a lot of people who haven’t taken ad-

vantage of the free vaccine. There’s always room for improvement,” said Dr. Ifeoma Achebe, medical officer of health with Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, on Monday. She said it’s difficult to know why more people are getting immunized. Maybe more people are thinking about ways to protect their health because of the recent international Ebola outbreak. But the more people immunized against the flu, the better the chance of decreasing transmission. “We haven’t peaked yet in terms of the flu season so people could still benefit from (immunization).” As of Nov. 29, there were 28 laboratory confirmed influenza cases in Central Zone. Three people were hospitalized, with no deaths.

Across Alberta, the number of confirmed cases has climbed to 578, with nine flu-confirmed deaths. In Central Zone, there has been one confirmed flu outbreak at a supportive living facility. Another two outbreaks, also at supportive living facilities, have yet to be confirmed as the flu. Achebe said the flu is still expected to peak shortly before Christmas. “Nothing is out of the ordinary but looking at the patterns from the other years, it’s beginning to build up and this is typically what we see in December, January.” Last season, Central Zone had 620 lab-confirmed flu cases and four influenza-related deaths. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Two-year pilot project aims to muffle noise BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deer is rolling out a pilot project that will eventually put up a roadblock to noisy vehicles in the city. In a 6-3 vote council approved a two-year pilot that will look at design options in neighbourhoods, launch a community awareness campaign and initiate an urban centre noise strategy with other municipalities in efforts to muffle the noise. Speaking in support of the pilot, Mayor Tara Veer said the city continues to feel pressure from the community to take action on this issue. It’s been on council’s agenda since 2005. Coun. Lawrence Lee, along with Councillors Tanya Handley and Paul Harris voted against the pilot. Lee said the project is a waste of time because it is an issue that should be dealt with on a provincial level because many other municipalities are struggling with it. He questioned the amount of time already spent on the project that brought no concrete solutions. He said the city needs to take a step back and advocate for a provincial strategy. Veer said Lee raised a good point about responsibility and the reason it is on council’s agenda is because it is a local issue that is not going away. She said every single Alberta municipality is struggling with it. Until the provincial government takes a position on after-market parts and decibel levels, the city has to deal with it for its residents. There are two pieces of legislation that deal with noise, which include the Alberta Traffic Safety Act and City of Red Deer Community Standards Bylaw. Director of Community Services Sarah Cockerill told council that vehicle noise is a complicated issue that is difficult to enforce. She said the available technology, the legislation and the courts are not often aligned, which makes enforcement challenging. She told council that staff has been researching the issue including looking at neighbouring municipalities for several years to come up with an enforceable Red Deer solution. Neither Edmonton nor Calgary have found solutions to crackdown on the noise of all vehicles in their cities. Cockerill said the city does not recommend altering the Community Standards Bylaw to set a limit on decibel levels until there is technology that supports a comprehensive vehicle enforcement strategy, not just for motorcycles. Instead the approved pilot calls for the city to continue to utilize the existing provincial and municipal legislation related to vehicle noise attenuation. The city will host “decibel reading events” twice during the year to allow people to come see where their items register and learn more about noise attenuation. The city will continue to monitor the area of the community with the most complaints and investigate design options such as the addition berms, high walls/fences and addition of trees shrubs. A report will come back to council in November 2016.

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West Park Middle School Grade 7 students Jacob Ayres, left, and Lucas Norris add some mittens, toques and socks to the schools Giving Tree in the library on Monday. The boys along with their classmates are collecting warm weather clothing which will be donated to the Safe Harbour Society and the Women’s Outreach next week.

Battle over GuZoo drags on before the courts BY MARY-ANN BARR ADVOCATE STAFF An attempt by two animal rights organizations to have a judicial review of the GuZoo’s operating permit has been complicated by the fact the zoo’s operator is now suing the government department that issued the permit. Voice for Animals Humane Society and Zoocheck Canada were attempting through the courts to have the zoo’s permit cancelled. The two organizations believe GuZoo has repeatedly failed to meet minimum standards as set out in the province’s Zoo Standards. Lynn Gustafson, the owner of the oft-criticized GuZoo Animal Farm near Three Hills, is now suing the province, alleging its zoo development plan was copied without permission. That action has thrown a wrench into the animals rights groups’ court proceedings, according to Tove Reece, executive director for Voice for Animals, based in Edmonton. Reece said they initially had a court date of Feb. 13 for the judicial review. But Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) lawyers indicated they could not be ready for February because of GuZoo’s statement of claim, filed on Nov. 7. So now the judicial review is slated for Sept. 16, 2015, but GuZoo’s current zoo permit will expire before that, on March 31. Reece said it complicates things a bit, because their court fight is based on GuZoo’s current permit.

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“It hinges a little bit on whether the government renews GuZoo’s licence in April. If they do, I think our argument still holds,” Reece said. However, if GuZoo does not receive a new permit for 2015 (it must apply each year), then it becomes a moot point, said Reece, although it’s possible GuZoo could make some changes and be issued a permit afterwards. Gustafson did not want to comment on his statement of claim against ESRD. “It’s better not to say anything,” he said. “I’m not going to comment.” The claim filed in Drumheller Court of Queen’s Bench starts out by stating: “The GuZoo intends to remain in operation for many years to come.” As part of the compliance of Alberta Zoo Standards, Gustafson states he submitted a Zoo Development Plan to ESRD in 2013. Gustafson believes the contents of his plan are strictly confidential “and highly sought after by animal rights terrorist groups.” When he submitted the plan to ESRD, which ultimately approved them, he said he indicated the plan could not be copied, the statement of claim states. Gustafson believes that ESRD made five copies of the plan, breaching a trust. In the claim, he wants $5,500 for every copy for a total of $27,500, made within 20 days of the statement of claim date, and after that, until the $27,500 is paid in full, $1,000 a day in addition. The lawsuit names the minister of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development and four ESRD employees.

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Council approves 3% tax hike BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Sylvan Lake council approved a three-per-cent tax rate increase on Monday night in the community’s first three-year budget. The $32-million operating budget is up 10 per cent from this year’s $29.1 million. On the capital side, the budget is $40.2 million. The town is billing the multi-year budget as a more transparent and effective way to demonstrate council’s objectives and key initiatives — as well as their impact on taxpayers. Owners of a typical home assessed at $360,500 home can expect to see a $121 increase in the municipal portion of their taxes to $2,111 in 2015. That includes a $7 combined increase in transportation and recreation levies. School taxes are not included and won’t be known until next year after the province crunches its numbers. To encourage commercial growth, council will freeze non-residential taxes for the next two years, followed by a 1.5-per-cent increase in 2017. Mayor Sean McIntyre said council and staff have put an immense amount of work into the three-year budgeting initiative. Public feedback has been supportive. Most concerns have been centred on upcoming increases to water, sewer and garbage rates. Water and sewer rate increases are needed to replace aging pipes. The residential flat rate for water is going up by $7, bringing the monthly flat rate charge to $22.91. Residential sewer flat rates are going up by $3, for a monthly flat charge of $16.33. As well as passing the 2015 budget, council committed to “budget plans” for 2016 and 2017. These can be adjusted if unexpected expenses come up, but they are meant to provide a clear expectation of the town’s spending for the following two years. They envision municipal tax increases of 3.7 per cent in 2016 and two per cent in 2017. The town’s budget assumes new assessment of $75 million next year, and $60 million each of the two following years. Those conservative estimates are based on a five-year average new assessment growth of $65.5 million. Among the major capital projects to begin next year are the $30.6-million NexSource Centre multiplex and a $6.2-million fire hall. A $700,000 spray park is also in the budget. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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COUNCIL: Considering more urban dog parks In other council news: z Downtown businesses will have to pitch in a little more next year. City council approved the Downtown Business Association’s budget of $598,258 for 2015. To comply with provincial legislation, each year the DBA must present a budget for the Business Revitalization Zone to council for approval. The budget includes a five per cent increase in the BRZ levy, which will bring in $348,005 up from $331,433 in 2014. Council heard that there were no concerns from the businesses after receiving the letter about the increase. An amendment to the Business Revitalization Zone Tax Bylaw will come to council at a future meeting. z More urban dog parks may be coming to neighbourhoods across the city. Council directed administration to continue iden-

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A northern flicker, most likely the red shafted flicker variety, perches on a willow tree in Eastview on Monday. A member of the woodpecker family of birds, the flicker spends much of its time on the ground, feeding on ants and other land insects, according to the ‘Lone Pine Field Guide Birds of Alberta.’ tifying and developing development dog off leash areas in the city as opposed to building a downtown off-leash dog park. Parks superintendent Trevor Poth told council that the research conducted over the last year indicated there was a need for more dog parks but not necessarily a park in the downtown core at this point. z Council committed to a partnership agreement with the Red Deer Public School District to pave the way for a new public library in the new school that will be built in Inglewood. Council contributed $600,000 as a capital contribution towards expanding the library at the school, similar to the city’s partnership at Timberlands Library branch at École Barrie Wilson School. The city floated $450,000 toward the expansion of the library. The city also contributes to the operating costs to the new branch through an agreement with the Red Deer Public Library. z While there are no known outdoor wood fire boilers in Red Deer, city council gave a go ahead to a ban as a proactive measure. Wood fire boilers are typically outdoors in sheds and act as boiler system. They are a concern because they emit smoke and add to the particulate matter in the air. Smoke from wood fire boilers pose health and environmental risks. Red Deer exceeded the Canada-wide standard for air quality for the last three years. In the late 1990s the city banned backyard burning of leaves and yard waste. Rocky Mountain House bans wood

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GUZOO: None of the allegations proven The department’s statement of defence, filed Nov. 26, denies that the plaintiff or GuZoo has ever had copyright in the development plan. “To the contrary, the defendants state that if any copyright exists ... then it belongs to Her Majesty the Queen. ...” It denies “that if there was ever any trust relationship ... which is expressly denied, then there has not been any breach of the trust relationship in connection with the development plan. ...” It also states that any use or copying of or dealing with the development plan is “solely for the purpose of administration or enforcement of the relevant legislation.” The statement of defence denies the plaintiff suffered any loss or damage and asks that the claim be dismissed, with costs. None of the allegations have been proven in court. barr@reddeeradvocate.com

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Man admits causing officer’s death BUT DENIES HE IS CRIMINALLY RESPONSIBLE CALGARY — A man has admitted to causing the death of a 62-year-old Alberta bylaw officer and then dropping him off, handcuffed and unconscious, at a police station. But the defence lawyer for Trevor Kloschinsky says her client is not criminally responsible in the death of Rod Lazenby on a rural property near Calgary in August 2012. “The accused caused the death of community peace officer Lazenby while Lazenby was acting in the course of his duties,” Crown prosecutor Jim Sawa read in court Monday from an agreed statement of facts. “Mr. Kloschinsky has a fixed belief that Lazenby suffered a heart attack during the struggle.” Kloschinsky, 49, is charged with first-degree murder. He has pleaded not guilty. Lazenby, a retired RCMP officer who was responsible for enforcing bylaws in the Municipal District of Foothills, died after going to Kloschinsky’s property near Priddis to investigate a dog complaint. Const. Brent Schorn testified Kloschinsky was “very distraught” when he arrived at a southeast Calgary po-

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BRIEF Alberta brings in act to clean up government EDMONTON — Alberta introduced new rules Monday to help clean up government, but opponents say the real test is whether Premier Jim Prentice’s team will actually follow them. The changes are contained in Bill 2, the Alberta Accountability Act. They are intended to fulfil Prentice’s leadership campaign promise to eradicate the spending irregularities and excesses that occurred under former premier Alison Redford. “Premier Prentice has made a firm

lice station in Lazenby’s peace officer vehicle. Const. Joe Deigner said Kloschinsky was concerned that someone had tried to steal his dogs. “He approached the counter. He wanted to complain about his dogs being stolen,” Deigner testified. “He said he caught the person. He said we better check him — ‘he looks rough.”’ “He said: ‘I took the matter into my own hands,”’ Schorn recalled. Schorn went out to check the vehicle. Lazenby was in the back seat. “He appeared unresponsive. He appeared deceased.” The officer was rushed to hospital, but died hours later. Court heard an autopsy found Lazenby was strangled and had 56 abrasions, contusions and lacerations to the face, head, neck, body and back. He also suffered numerous internal injuries. Kloschinsky, wearing glasses, a brown suit and sporting a full beard, was allowed to attend court without handcuffs and sat quietly throughout Monday’s proceedings. Lazenby was an RCMP officer for 35 years and often worked undercover in Vancouver. He once bunked with child killer Clifford Olson and went after dangerous drug dealers on Vancommitment to create a new framework that would help all of us live up to Albertans’ expectations,” Jonathan Denis, the government house leader, told reporters. “Bill 2 sets the tone for this.” The act changes how the government purchases goods and services and solicits sole-source contracts. The issue made headlines earlier this fall when Auditor General Merwan Saher reported that under Redford, the province broke its own patchwork quilt of sole-source contracting rules to deliver almost $540,000 in contracts to communications firm Navigator Ltd. Saher said the Health Department and Redford’s office didn’t justify reasons why the Navigator contracts couldn’t be put up for competitive bids and, in some cases, didn’t check back to see if a contract was value for money. The money was for advice on health communications and for communica-

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Trevor Kloschinsky sits in the prisoner’s docket in this artist’s sketch at his firstdegree murder in Calgary on Monday. He is charged with murdering an Alberta peace officer in 2012. couver’s skid row. Lazenby joined the drug squad after he served as a military policeman.

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Reality trumps dogma RIGHT TO A SAFE, PUBLICLY-FUNDED EDUCATION SHOULD BE AN ‘ABSOLUTE’ IN ALBERTA The first major test of new Premier Jim Prentice’s leadership came early. He failed it. Prentice said last week there is “clearly no consensus in Alberta on the constitutionality or the wisdom” of Bill 10, the government bill that would have (sort of) allowed the creation of studentGREG led gay-straight NEIMAN alliance clubs in publicly funded schools. Therefore, he has instructed the Speaker of the legislature to delay third reading of the bill until after the New Year, which is really a tactic to kill the bill entirely. Well enough that bad legislation should be delayed, forgotten and replaced with something better. As the premier said at a press conference, balancing competing rights in legislation is something that “should not be done in haste.” That begs a couple of questions: if haste is wrong in the creation of legislation that attempts to balance the competing rights of Albertans, why was the bill drawn up so quickly, and

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why was closure invoked to see that it passed two readings in the same day? Doing that wouldn’t have had anything to do with the embarrassment of using whipped votes to down Liberal MLA Laurie Blakeman’s private member’s bill, Bill 202? Well, would it? Bill 202 would have obliged publicly-funded high schools to allow the creation of student-led gay-straight alliance groups on their campuses, as a means to stem harassment and bullying of non-straight students. Having these alliances seems to accomplish just that, in the experience of schools in other jurisdictions. Here’s a sampling of how badly Bill 10 was drafted: it would have allowed individual school boards to deny the formation of these student clubs on religious grounds. Students in this position would then have needed to take their school board to court to get the local ruling quashed. Do you wonder how bullying and harassment of students is reduced by forcing teenagers to sue their school boards for the right to form an association in which they could feel more safe and accepted? A lot of people wondered exactly that. So somewhere before closure was enforced on second reading, an amendment was made, releasing school boards from the threat of lawsuits and allowing students to appeal directly to

the education minister for a decision to allow an end-run around legislation he just helped to create. Apparently, government members can read a tweet while they pursue the onerous burden of governing a province. Except they didn’t read the full 120 characters of the social media debate that exploded in their faces. It happens that among the many accomplishments that qualify our education minister (and they are indeed genuine) is that the minister, Gordon Dirks, is also an evangelical pastor whose theology says homosexuality is a sin. If you were part of a committee comprised of a handful of teenagers, just how would you word your appeal for him to overturn a lawfully-made school board decision? When you think about it, you would need to suggest that the minister look past his personal religious convictions, to his wider responsibilities to a diverse society governed by the Canadian Constitution and the Bill of Rights. When you think about that, you would need to realize that school boards, even school boards that are religiously-based, should be able to do the same. Now, as it became quite evident that the Alberta public is able to think more clearly than the provincial cabinet, the premier pushed Bill 10 to the trash can.

When football players in Calgary can hold off celebrating their Grey Cup victory to ridicule a proposed law that thwarts its own premise — the right to a safe, publicly-funded education in Alberta — it’s time to toss this one out of bounds. “Rights are never absolute,” said Premier Jim Prentice at a press conference. Hmmm ... was he thinking about the rights of religious-based school boards that accept a great deal of tax money from a diverse, secular society. Or was he thinking of the rights of individuals, whose claim to personal safety may be at cross-purposes to the decisions of those boards? It takes a lot of one’s time figuring out a way to keep the government budget from sliding down a blocked pipeline, while not resorting to predictable and stable revenue sources available to every other government on earth. But somebody needs to be paying attention to the kids. Having a place of acceptance and comradeship helps keep teenagers more focused on positive things in their lives. Otherwise, we find they sometimes think about killing themselves. That trumps party politics, or even religious dogma. Greg Neiman is a retired Advocate editor. Follow his blog at readersadvocate. blogspot.ca or email greg.neiman.blog@ gmail.com.

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Red Deer alienating businesses Have you been downtown lately? Take a walk along Ross Street from 47th Avenue to 51st Avenue and count the number of empty store fronts. Now double it for the empty spaces on lower or upper levels in the same buildings. This according to our city manager, some past and present members of council and the Downtown Business Association, is progress. Next time you’re out for a drive, visit the new subdivision in Gasoline Alley. Almost every lot has a sign that say’s “The New Home Of” and almost all of the names are companies that are moving out of Red Deer. And again this city manager, some past and present council members, as well as so called business leaders in Red Deer say this is progress. If the next 10 years are anything like the last 10 years, very few of us will still be able to afford to live in Red Deer. There will be next to no businesses to tax or work at. And residential taxes will be so high none of us will be able to afford to pay it. Again we’re told by our city manager and some past and present council members that this is progress. In this same time line, I can’t remember one capital project coming in on budget. The new Ross Street/ Taylor Drive interchange, we are told, came in under the $20-million budget, But we were told the contract was signed at $17 million. Again, the city manager and some past and present council members tell us this is progress. The only thing that has really progressed in the last few years are the wages of this city manager and council members, and the cost of capital projects. In an email from a friend with similar concerns, we figure the city has overspent on capital projects by about $30 million on just three projects in the last few years. This doesn’t account for the millions of dollars given to special interest groups that represent less than five per cent of our population. Jerry Anderson Red Deer

End of flying high in Alberta? In response to Neil Lemay’s concern regarding the safety of our premier. What is he saying? That all commercial flights are not safe, that we should all be booking charter flights? I’m confused — what does he mean? Are we at risk every time we fly commercial? Is my family’s lives less valued than the premiers? Should we all have a private plane? He mentions the environment in Canada right now. Ottawa did not respond that way — it was back to work, bullet holes and all. Are we as Canadians to be overly cautious now due to the incidents that occurred? We are Canadians — proud and courageous. Did he not see how many people rushed forward to help that young man — that’s the people I know. They didn’t even think of their own safety, for all they knew the shooter could have still been there. I am going to trust the system in place. Granted we need to be wary, but this should not dominate our lives. Premier Jim Prentice demonstrates that. What is Lemay worried/concerned about, losing

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a fat paycheque? For as far as I am concerned, Premier Prentice does not give that impression of fear; we will follow his lead. The sense of entitlement was given to the government by the people of Alberta who voted them in. Alison Redford ran with it, I wouldn’t be surprised if she was nominated to the Senate. Albertans made the choice — to elect that government that is self-serving and elitist — we can see that in the crumbling health system, education, care for our seniors. But then the truth will never be known as some of seniors live in less than best situations — perhaps Alison’s suite could be modified for the homeless. With all the issues that Alberta faces, I will watch with real interest as to what the future brings. Lucille Gaumond Red Deer

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Ottawa Jihadi kept to himself, isolated BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — John Maguire, a former Ottawa man who appears in a new extremist recruiting video, seemed to lack close friends in Canada and kept his distance from others, says an acquaintance who used to pray with him. “People had very superficial relationships with him,” said Stephane Pressault, who met Maguire four years ago during Friday prayers at the University of Ottawa. Pleasantries were exchanged, but no deep ideas were shared, said Pressault, the national co-ordinator with outreach group Project Communitas. “When you can’t have intimate conversations with someone ... this young man was really quite isolated, no one really knew what he was thinking,” Pressault recalled. “It’s not that he was a loner. But he didn’t share his opinions on things. And he didn’t have ... a best friend, or a clique, or a group of people that he always turned to. “In retrospect, that’s alarming.” Project Communitas is grappling with the phenomenon of Islamic radicalization as part of its mission to foster citizenship, dialogue and youth leadership. “I think the common sign is really social isola-

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tion,” Pressault said. “How can we engage these individuals who are isolated, who are not in the mainstream and following the majority of the Muslims in Canada?” Maguire’s polished propaganda video, released Sunday, urged Muslims to launch indiscriminate attacks against Canadians, similar to those carried out in October in Ottawa and St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que. Maguire — whose passport was apparently revoked after he left Canada - likely became “fed up” with Canadian society at some point, said Jocelyn Belanger, a psychology professor at the University of Quebec at Montreal who has studied radicalization around the world. Belanger surmises Maguire could have been spurred to join radical Islamic militants overseas because he didn’t fit in at home and felt insignificant — a typical motivation for extremists. “The loss of significance deeply hurts,” Belanger told the Senate committee on national security and defence. One can regain prominence by building a successful career or becoming a role model, Belanger said, but such accomplishments take time. “The highway to significance, if you wish, is fighting for radical ideology — which provides significance through a demonstration of power, harming victims and inducing fear in others.” This is why propaganda created by the al-Qaida splinter group known as the Islamic State of Iraq and

the Levant, or ISIL, has been so effective, he added: “Their ideology dictates the actions required to become a hero, a martyr, a rock star.” The government has pointed to the latest video and the spectre of attacks by homegrown radicals as evidence of the need for additional legislative tools to protect Canadians. Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney reiterated Monday that new anti-terrorism legislation is coming, but he offered no specifics or even a timeline. The government should be “throwing money hand over fist” at the RCMP’s fledgling program to counter violent extremism, University of Ottawa law professor Craig Forcese told the committee. The problem of radicalization cannot be solved solely through prosecutions and penitentiaries, he warned. Canadians must accept that efforts to discourage extremism will go on for years, said Jez Littlewood, who teaches at Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. “It involves outreach to communities, it’s going to involve a substantial element of trust between communities and authorities for it to work.” Pressault said it is disturbing to think someone can come to believe Islam means going to fight abroad or to wage war against Canadians. “It’s something that the whole community is thinking about,” he said. “How do we engage these young people who may be prone to that?”

port. She wouldn’t say if she thought he would flee the country if freed, adding, “I just objected to his release today and we will know more about him tomorrow (Tuesday).” Martineau said there had been a warrant out for Belhaj-Chtioui’s arrest since 2013 for acts allegedly

committed between May 13 and May 20, 2011. She added she believed Belhaj-Chtioui had been out of the country since the warrant was issued. A woman who claims she had a child with BelhajChtioui attended the court appearance and said she and the accused were never married and are no longer together.

Man facing terrorism-related charges in Quebec to have bail hearing today MONTREAL — A man arrested on terrorism-related charges will have a bail hearing Tuesday after an investigation police say was sparked by a Facebook posting. Nejib Belhaj-Chtioui, 36, faces two charges relating to the terrorism hoax section of the Criminal Code — conveying information and committing an act to cause reasonable concern that it is connected to a terrorist activity. Provincial police spokesman Sgt. Ronald Mc Innis said authorities began looking into Belhaj-Chtioui in 2011 after being alerted that the suspect “wrote something on Facebook.” The investigation was conducted by a police unit that probes extremist threats. Neither police nor the Crown would say on Monday what Belhaj-Chtioui allegedly wrote. Police said he was the subject of an outstanding warrant and was arrested Sunday at Montreal’s Pierre Elliott Trudeau airport upon returning from Tunisia. Crown prosecutor Lucie Martineau objected to Belhaj-Chtioui’s release on Monday because he hadn’t been in Canada and was arrested at the air-

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Canada to train Ukrainian military cops OTTAWA — The Harper government signalled Monday it wants to create deeper defence ties with Ukraine, signing a declaration that could lead to broader military co-operation in one of the most volatile parts of the globe. As part of that pronouncement, Defence Minister Rob Nicholson revealed Canada is searching for bilateral ways to expand military training with the embattled country and that a team of trainers has arrived for an unspecified mission. The team of fewer than 10 soldiers will look for training opportunities with Ukrainian forces in the areas of military police, medical personnel and “personal protective measures,” but neither the minister nor National Defence could say what that meant in practical terms. “There are some that will be arriving this evening here in Ukraine that will help out,” Nicholson said in a conference call from Kyiv. “There are a number that have come and gone in support of various missions and the military police, they’re coming, they will be here for a deployment and then they will leave. This is a continuing effort.” A defence official who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly later insisted that no deployment of military trainers was imminent. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, wouldn’t even describe the current group as a pre-deployment team, which lays the groundwork for follow-on forces.

Government tables pipeline safety act QUEBEC — The Harper government has announced legislation it says is aimed at enhancing Canada’s pipeline safety system. Natural Resources Minister Greg Rickford says the new pipeline safety act builds on previous actions that have been taken to prevent incidents. The latest measures in the legislation introduced Monday in the Commons include absolute liability for all National Energy Board-regulated pipelines. That means companies would be liable for costs and damages irrespective of fault — up to $1 billion for major oil pipelines. They would continue to have unlimited liability when they are at fault or negligent. The proposed legislation would give the NEB authority to order reimbursement of any cleanup costs incurred by governments, communities or individuals. It would also grant the NEB authority and resources to assume control of a response to any incident, in exceptional circumstances, if a company is unable or unwilling to do so. Rickford announced the government’s latest actions in Quebec City, saying in a statement the government is committed to enhancing Canada’s world-class pipeline safety system. A background paper says that currently, 99.999 per cent of the oil transported through 73,000 kilometres of federally regulated pipeline is completed safely — including 1,500 kilometres in Quebec.

Vote for new leader amid questions over relevance of Assembly of First Nations WINNIPEG — Outside Winnipeg’s convention centre, a sacred fire is burning. Inside the building, chiefs from across the country are meeting to elect a new national leader for the Assembly of First Nations amid questions on whether the organization is still a rel-

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Biologists examine a dead orca at Bates Beach, Comox, British Columbia, on Dec. 6, 2014. The necropsy on the endangered orca found dead off Vancouver Island showed it was pregnant with a full-term fetus, and that someone removed several teeth from the dead killer whale before it could be examined. Experts had speculated the death may have arisen from birth complications. Biologists have yet to determine the cause of death. evant voice for aboriginal people. As the assembly prepares for some soul-searching over the next three days, many say it will take a monumental shift to regain the support of the next generation. “The grassroots have said we need a voice,” said Grand Chief David Harper, head of host organization Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, which represents northern Manitoba First Nations. “There is going to be a lot of restructuring that needs to take place. That’s something the next national chief will have to do.” There aren’t many vying for the job that came open following the resignation of former national chief Shawn Atleo. When Atleo ran for re-election in 2012, he faced seven other competitors. This year, there are three names on the ballot. Perry Bellegarde, chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, is chasing the top job, along with Ghislain Picard, regional chief for Quebec and Labrador. Picard became interim national chief following Atleo’s resignation. Leon Jourdaine, chief of the Lac La Croix First Nation in northwestern Ontario, is also running.

CBC union warns members about investigation into Ghomeshi allegations

Bourque was sleep-deprived, depressed before shooting rampage: documents MONCTON, N.B. — Justin Bourque was suffering from sleep deprivation and felt depressed about his life in the days before he committed one of the worst police shootings in Canadian history, newly released court documents reveal. A court-ordered psychiatric report and a pre-sentence report shed light

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into Bourque’s family history, social interests and the moment he reached “his breaking point” before he opened fire on RCMP officers in Moncton on June 4, killing three of them and injuring two others. The documents are among a number of exhibits including a videotaped interview Bourque gave to police after his arrest that were made public when the Court of Queen’s Bench ordered them released. News media organizations including The Canadian Press asked for access to exhibits used to sentence Bourque, who pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder. In some ways, the documents portray someone with a fairly typical upbringing. He is the third of seven children and as a child, he mowed lawns in his neighbourhood and delivered newspapers, spending the money he earned on Nintendo video games. At 16, he got a job at a Sobeys grocery store. His psychiatric assessment, prepared in July while Bourque was held at the Shepody Healing Centre in Dorchester, N.B., for a month, says he was not clinically depressed nor did he suffer from any psychotic illness. It concluded he was fit to stand trial.

SPORTS Viva Las Vegas NHL GIVES LAS VEGAS GREEN LIGHT TO GAUGE INTEREST IN EXPANSION TEAM BY THE CANADIAN PRESS BOCA RATON, Fla. — The NHL is dipping its toes into the waters of possible expansion to Las Vegas without committing to diving in. On Monday the board of governors did not object to potential owner Bill Foley holding a season-ticket drive to determine the level of interest in NHL hockey in the Nevada city. Commissioner Gary Bettman cautioned, “please don’t make more out of this than it is.” Still, it’s another tiny step toward realizing the long-talked-about idea of expansion and one that seemingly puts Las Vegas well ahead of Quebec City and Seattle in the as-yet invisible race for team No. 31. “The sole purpose here would be to give, in this unique circumstance, Mr. Foley and his colleagues an opportunity to measure the level of interest in the market by conducting a seasonticket drive,” Bettman said. “All it’s doing is letting him measure for his interest and ours whether or not the market will support a team, at least from that measure alone.” The NHL last expanded from 28 to 30 teams in 2000 by adding the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild. A season-ticket drive in Las Vegas, however non-binding, is further evidence that the NHL is at the very least intrigued by the unique market that has never hosted a professional team in the major four sports leagues. The CFL lasted one year there in 1994. “Obviously he’s talked to (Foley). Gary says they’ve done a lot of due diligence,” Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said. “Seems like a logical tire-kicking process to me.” What Las Vegas represents for the NHL is the chance to get into a potentially lucrative market before the NBA, NFL or Major League Baseball. But before that determination is made - which would require board of governors approval - this ticket drive gives Foley and the league some more evidence of whether it could work. “I’m assuming if Mr. Foley wants to do this, then he wants to know what the level of interest is,” Bettman said, “He’s put a lot of time and effort into expressing interest, I think he wants to know whether or not this is something to continue to be worthwhile for him to pursue.” A 20,000-seat arena is under construction on the Las Vegas strip that’s set to open in the spring of 2016. With Foley taking this next step, the NHL also has less uncertainty when it comes to ownership. Those are questions that exist in places like Seattle, and geography hurts Quebec City because there are already 16 teams in the Eastern Conference and 14 in the West. Pierre Dion of Quebecor, considered the most likely owner of a new incarnation of the Nordiques, was at the board of governors meeting, but Bettman said his presence was to discuss the league’s TV arrangement with TVA. “Pierre Dion and the board did not discuss at all the new building or the team,” Bettman said. “There is no measure here. We haven’t ranked teams. We haven’t ranked markets. There is no process. “This is purely a request from someone under a unique situation asking for an opportunity to measure interest, and for example, I don’t think that would be necessary in Quebec City.” Las Vegas is such a “unique” market because of the service industry there and the transient population. There’s also minimal hockey tradition there, although the ECHL’s Wranglers have played in Las Vegas since 2003. Foley, a businessman Forbes reports to be worth $600 million, will run the ticket drive and inform the NHL how he’s doing it. Beyond that, Bettman said there’s no timeline. “This is a discrete request to test the market, no more than that,” he said. “Nothing else has been decided. Nothing else is being focused on.” Bettman also implied that there’s nothing keeping the NHL from adding just one other team instead of two. The fundamental thinking has been two more teams would provide balance, but that’s something that could be remedied down the road. Two other major topics were discussed on the first of two days of meetings at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.

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Raptors ring up win over Nuggets BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Raptors 112 Nuggets 107 (OT) TORONTO — It was one year ago Monday that the Raptors made the trade that brought Patrick Patterson to Toronto and altered the course of their future. Patterson marked his anniversary by proving his worth - once again. Lou Williams poured in 26 points, and Patterson drained two huge threepointers late in the fourth quarter, as the Raptors topped the Denver Nuggets 112-107 in overtime Monday. “It’s a huge responsibility that I want to have, whether it’s hitting crunch-time situation shots like that or hitting game-changing shots like that,” said Patterson, who finished with 19 points. “That’s what I want to do, that’s what I want to be known for, my energy and my three-point shooting. It’s just all about knocking it down and having confidence out there.” Williams and Patterson’s combined 49 points alone blew away Denver’s entire bench, which totalled just 17. Jonas Valanciunas - with 18 points and 12 rebounds - and Kyle Lowry with 13 points and 13 assists - both had double-doubles on the night for the Eastern Conference-leading Raptors (16-5). Terrence Ross finished with 16 for Toronto, which was playing their fifth game without injured all-star DeMar DeRozan. The Raptors sent Rudy Gay to Sacramento on Dec. 8 of last year, sending Patterson, Greivis Vasquez and Chuck Hayes to the Kings in a deal that turned Toronto’s sagging season on its ear and ended in a thrilling playoff run. “It does not feel like a year. It literally feels like I got traded yesterday,” Patterson said. “Time flies by when you’re having fun and being with these guys, being with this team, this organization, each and every guy in this locker-room makes every single day fun.” Much of Monday wasn’t so fun, as Toronto coughed up a 17-point firsthalf lead in front of an Air Canada Centre capacity crowd of 19,800 that included former Raptor Charles Oakley, and led only 82-81 going into the fourth quarter. The Raptors couldn’t buy a basket in the fourth, jacking up long-range shots that missed the mark until they found themselves trailing by five points with 2:41 to go. Then Patterson connected for two three-pointers within two minutes, his second pulling the Raptors even at 102102 with 28 seconds left. Patterson said his strategy was to “scream my lungs off” to make Lowry see him out at the three-point line. “I didn’t think Kyle saw me,” Patterson said. “He got trapped along the baseline. I’m thankful that he did see me and made a pass and it went in.” Then with the ACC crowd on its feet, Denver turned the ball over on a shot-

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Toronto Raptors’ James Johnson, right, drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets’ J.J. Hickson during first half NBA action in Toronto on Monday. clock violation, sending the game into the five-minute overtime period. Ross, who finished 1-for-8 from three-point range, finally drained one in overtime. “You have to continue with it and trust that they’re going to fall,” Raptors coach Dwane Casey said on his team’s three-point shooting. “T-Ross was zerofor-whatever and then he made that last one which was huge. You have to continue to shoot it, and trust that they’re going to fall.” Lowry found Johnson under the basket with 2:10 to go for an easy bucket that put the Raptors up 109-105. And then, with 54 seconds left, Williams stepped back and calmly drained a three, to seal Toronto’s victory. The Raptors are 14-0 this season after leading after three quarters, a streak that actually stretches back 39 games to April 1, 2013. Toronto has now allowed opponents to score 100-plus points in eight straight games. Casey praised Patterson’s effort, saying the forward’s “activity and his energy are unbelievable as far as the way he comes into the game and impacts the game.” He wasn’t thrilled with the team’s defensive performance. “The one thing I will take is effort,” the coach said. “I thought the guys really busted their behinds and really gave it to us down the stretch and found a way to win. That’s all you can ask. We made some mistakes, that’s

why they put erasers on pencils.” Arron Afflalo had 25 points, while Ty Lawson added 22 for the Nuggets (9-12), who lost for the fourth straight night. “No one likes to lose,” Afflalo said. “When we’re winning we get confident with how we’re playing the game, and start seeing some positive results, and I think things will change. When you’re losing, it’s tough.” Valanciunas led the way with 10 points and five boards in a first quarter that saw the Nuggets shoot a whopping 68 per cent. A pair of Williams free throws gave the Raptors a sevenpoint lead with 30 seconds to go, and they led 35-30 to end the quarter. Williams scored nine straight points early in the second to help the Raptors to a 17-point lead, and Toronto took a 62-52 advantage into the halftime break. The Raptors saw their double-digit disappear in the third, as the Nuggets outscored them 29-20 in the frame. Denver used a 22-7 run to pull to within a point on a jumper by Afflalo with 2:09 left in the quarter, and led by one going into the fourth. The Raptors were coming off their worst offensive performance of the season in a 105-91 loss last Friday to the Cavaliers. They face LeBron James and the Cavs again Tuesday in Cleveland. They’re back home to host the Indiana Pacers on Friday.

Packers hold off late rally from Falcons BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Packers 43 Falcons 37 GREEN BAY, Wis. — Another big first half helped the Green Bay Packers withstand a furious rally by the desperate Atlanta Falcons. Eddie Lacy ran for a touchdown and caught one of Aaron Rodgers’ three TD passes, and Green Bay built a 24-point lead before holding on for a 43-37 victory Monday night. The Packers (10-3) earned their fifth consecutive victory to stay a game up on Detroit in the NFC North. Atlanta dropped to 5-8, but remained in a firstplace tie with New Orleans in the woeful NFC South. “Good victory tonight, our seventh victory at home this year... 10 victories has always been kind of a benchmark,” coach Mike McCarthy said. “In the NFC, 11 wins will probably be more of a benchmark this year.” Julio Jones had a career-best 259 yards receiving for the Falcons before leaving with a hip injury. Jones had a 22-yard touchdown catch in a 20-point fourth quarter that helped Atlanta cut into Green Bay’s big lead. Matt Ryan’s 2-yard touchdown pass to Harry Douglas with 2:15 left got Atlanta within six. But the Packers recovered the ensuing onside kick. Lacy left in the fourth quarter with bruised hip. Backup running back James Starks effectively ended Atlanta’s upset hopes with a 41-yard run to the Falcons 6 with 1:37 left. Atlanta came frustratingly close to a rare victory in Titletown. Green Bay held on for its seventh home win, but the porous pass defence may have given potential playoff foes some hope that Lambeau Field may not be that impenetrable after all. “Defensively, a tale of two halves. You have to give Atlanta’s offence a lot of credit,” McCarthy said. “We have plenty to clean up.” The Falcons did damage even with Jones hobbling on the sideline, appearing to favour his left side. Ryan threw for 375 yards and four scores, including a 1-yard touchdown catch by Roddy White with 6:20 left

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Green Bay Packers’ Davon House breaks up a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons’ Julio Jones during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, in Green Bay, Wis. that trimmed Green Bay’s lead to 40-30. Mason Crosby kicked a 53-yard field goal with 4:37 left, helping the Packers withstand Atlanta’s final punch. Rodgers finished 24 of 36 for 327 yards. Lacy had 73 yards on 13 carries, and 33 yards on five catches. The tough running back wiggled from side to side to celebrate his 1-yard touchdown reception with 4:20 left in second quarter. The score was set up by safety Morgan Burnett’s interception of Ryan. The Packers defence nearly got a second pick later in the quarter after tackle Letroy Guion tipped a Ryan pass while being double-teamed. The 315-pound Guion jumped back to try to get the ball off the rebound,

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but couldn’t control it before it hit the ground. The Falcons then punted two plays later, and the Packers were on their way to a 31-7 halftime lead. Rodgers sidestepped his way out of a late blitz by Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann, and then found Jordy Nelson in the back of the end zone for a 10-yard touchdown pass with 24 seconds left. Green Bay had outscored foes 167-44 before halftime coming into the night. The Falcons got off to a fast start in the third, with Ryan finding Jones for a 79-yard catch-and-run to the Packers 3. Ryan later hit Eric Weems over the middle on fourth down for a 5-yard touchdown pass.

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Minnesota Wild right winger Nino Niederreiter, centre, celebrates with teammates Ryan Suter, right, and Charlie Coyle after scoring during an NHL game in St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 1, 2014. Nine players on three NHL teams have contracted mumps this season, an unexpected outbreak that the league and the players’ association are trying to contain. venting mumps, while one dose is 78 per cent effective. There’s no one common theme to the spread of mumps in the NHL, as the nine players range in age from 21 to 34 and are of three different nationalities. Suter (born in 1985) and Ballard (1982) are American; Perry (1985), Beauchemin (1980), Stoner (1985), Scandella (1990) and Glass (1983) are Canadian; while Brodin (1993) and Folin (1991) are Swedish. Even though he got vaccinated, Bieksa acknowledged being taken aback by news that mumps is going around. “Obviously when there’s a little bit of a small epidemic in the league, you kind of get concerned,” he said. “We played a lot of those teams (like) Anaheim, when they were going through it.” Each new case brings more conver-

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Curtis Cassidy hit the jackpot in Las Vegas last over in a 17.7 second marathon. night. Only this slot machine was full of dirt, and it “To be a 3.3 now is just the exact opposite. Nothwas a perfect place to wrestle a cooperative steer in ing felt good Sunday night. But things can change so just 3.3 seconds. That was the fastest time of the night fast.” and the second best time of the National Fortunes can be won and lost in a city Finals Rodeo so far. The win was worth like Las Vegas in the blink of an eye and $19,002 and quickly turned the fortunes the same is true of the NFR. Cassidy is hoparound for the Donalda cowboy, competing his luck has turned for the better now, ing at his fifth NFR. but he also believes he’s learned some “I liked my steer,” said Cassidy, molessons about working with the horse he’s ments after signing autographs for rodeo been bulldogging off. For the first time, fans as the go-round winner. “They were he’s not using one of his own family’s 3.8 on him the last go- round and won mounts. Like he did at Edmonton, Cassidy second on him. He left good and ran is riding Tank, owned by Dustin Walker. good, and was fast handling.” While Tank has been to two CFR’s, it’s his The steer didn’t disappoint, and Cassifirst trip to the basketball arena that is dy was able to convert bovine into cash. Thomas and Mack. “I’ve was trying to get a good start, “The start is so fast here. You nod and DIANNE and I actually thought I broke the barride at the same time. It’s tricky getting a FINSTAD rier,” admitted the two-time Canadian good start on a hard running steer. It’s been steer wrestling Champion. “I can remema learning process for Tank and myself.” ber clear as a bell thinking I finally got a This marks Cassidy’s fifth go-round smooth run and had gone through the buckle from Las Vegas in his decorated pro barrier. But I threw him down anyway, and took a career, but his first since 2010. He’s now collected couple steps. The pigtail (indicating a broken bar- $26,971 at the halfway point of the NFR. rier) wasn’t there, so I threw my hands in the air and The fifth go-round was profitable for the other two said Woo Hoo!” Canadians at Las Vegas as well. Bareback rider Jake Cassidy’s precise timing at the barrier was an Vold kept up his string of placing in every round, answer to some of his critics, and he insists there’s making it five for five as he spurred to an 84 on been plenty of those in the first four go-rounds in Las Storm Cloud. In a night filled with high marks, that Vegas, when he’d only pulled out one check before was only enough for a sixth place, but still was worth Monday night. another $3065. “I’d like to think that shows them, but I’ll still He’s closing in on $25,000 at the NFR and now is probably get some criticism,” he chuckled. “But then sitting in the average. it’s way easier to be critical sitting at home on the Saddle bronc rider Dustin Flundra also came couch. It’s a lot harder when you’re the one backing back from a disappointment to the paywindow. He into the box.” had the chance to ride the popular horse Kool TodCassidy also marveled at the turnaround from dy, and made the most of the opportunity, scoring Sunday night, when he’d had to make a determined 82.5, to win fifth place and $4904. He’s now earned wrestling match to get an uncooperative steer turned $16,244 in Las Vegas.

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NHL: Estimate for next year’s salary cap Those involved the 2015-16 salary cap and the status of the sale of the Arizona Coyotes. The preliminary estimate for next year’s salary cap is US$73 million, a number that Bettman said is dependent on the status of the Canadian dollar. That figure would be accurate if the Canadian dollar continues to be worth 88 cents U.S. “Obviously if the Canadian dollar rises relative to the U.S. dollar, the cap will go up a little bit,” Bettman said. “And if it goes down the Canadian dollar, the cap will go down a little bit, but that’s the uni-

verse that we’re in.” A cap of $73 million would put the floor at roughly $54 million. Also Monday the board got an update on the sale of 51 per cent of the Coyotes to hedge-fund manager Andrew Barroway. Bettman said the deal was “on track” to happen. Bettman denied reports that the deal was dead, saying paperwork was finalized late last week. “It isn’t done, and that’s the only reason that there wasn’t a vote,” Bettman said. “We weren’t ready from our standpoint in terms of the process that we need to go through.” The NHL, Bettman said, is also not ready to expand. As he has for more than a year, the commissioner said there’s “no formal expansion process,” even as Foley moves forward with his experiment. “This is in the conceptual stage,” Bettman said. “The concept is that OK, what it means: There’s work to be done.”

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Nine players on three NHL teams have contracted mumps this season, an unexpected outbreak that the league and the players’ association are trying to contain. Ryan Suter recently joined Minnesota Wild teammates Keith Ballard, Marco Scandella, Jonas Brodin and Christian Folin, Corey Perry, Clayton Stoner and Francois Beauchemin of the Anaheim Ducks and Tanner Glass of the New York Rangers to be diagnosed with the disease. Those infected with mumps can have a fever, headaches, muscle aches, fatigue and loss of appetite, followed by the swelling of salivary glands, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Deputy commissioner Bill Daly said the league has been in contact with team doctors and training staffs about best practices to prevent the spread of mumps, which has caught everyone off guard. “It is certainly an outbreak that was unexpected and has caused unwanted disruption at the team level, but it is not something we have any significant control over,” Daly said. “As long as our clubs are doing what they need to do to minimize risk of contraction, we are hopeful that the wave of cases will run their course and life will return to normal in the relatively near term.” Nine out of some 600 players getting the mumps is not a full-fledged epidemic, but the lack of familiarity about mumps has made it a talking point around the league. As Wild star Zach Parise joked to the Star-Tribute in Minneapolis: “What is this, the Oregon Trail? Where are we right now? Every team seems to get the flu once a year, but the mumps?” When Perry and Beauchemin were ill and eventually tests showed they

had mumps, the NHL/NHLPA joint health and safety committee began working with teams to prevent further spread. “The NHLPA has been actively educating the players regarding the recent outbreak, while providing best practices on how to avoid contracting and spreading mumps,” spokesman Jonathan Weatherdon said. The mumps virus is spread through saliva or mucus, usually from coughing, sneezing or talking, according to the CDC. Sharing drinks and utensils can also contribute to spreading the infection. “It’s something we’re aware of,” Vancouver Canucks NHLPA representative Kevin Bieksa said. “The PA’s addressed it, we’ve sent out a couple emails with some of the symptoms and some of the warning signs. Most of us have been vaccinated, so we’re doing whatever we can to prevent it.” The Canucks aren’t the only ones taking precautions. Rangers coach Alain Vigneault told reporters that his team would be getting booster shots after they found out Glass had the mumps. According to the Winnipeg Free Press, the Jets have told their players not to share water bottles or towels and have been disinfecting dressing rooms when on the road. The first mumps vaccine was licensed in the United States in 1967, according to the CDC. The measlesmumps-rubella vaccine began to be administered in Canada in the early 1970s, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. Originally, one dose of the MMR vaccine was administered to a child aged between 12 and 15 months. In 1989, several health agencies recommended the vaccine be increased to two doses, the second given between ages 4 and 6. The CDC says two doses of the vaccine are 88 per cent effective at pre-

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Waiting to define the market PLAYERS, TEAMS WAIT FOR LESTER TO START DEFINING PITCHING MARKET AT WINTER MEETINGS BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN DIEGO — As players and teams waited for Jon Lester to make a decision and start defining the highend pitching market, baseball’s winter meetings opened Monday with Oakland jettisoning yet another All-Star. In the first swap of the four-day session, the Athletics sent first basemanoutfielder Brandon Moss to Cleveland for minor league infielder Joey Wendle. That followed Oakland’s trade last month of third baseman Josh Donaldson to Toronto. Big-name moves are taking more time to percolate. Traded from Boston to Oakland last summer, Lester was sought by the Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs. Athletics general manager Billy Beane is watching the bidding without getting personally involved from his position with the low-payroll A’s. “That one’s more just for my industry curiosity as much as anything,” he said. “Like Arthur Miller being married briefly to Marilyn Monroe - that’s who we are. We’re the Arthur Miller in Lester’s career.” Max Scherzer and James Shields appeared content to wait for Lester to reach a deal first. And trade talks for top pitchers seemed secondary. “Almost any move that’s made has some kind of domino effect, some more pronounced than others,” said Andrew Friedman, the Dodgers’ new president of baseball operations. “But obviously when you’re talking about the bigger guys coming off the board, there’s a more pronounced trickle-down effect.” Lester helped Boston go from worst to first and win the 2013 World Series,

and then was part of a purge as the Red Sox again dropped to last in the AL East. “We’re still optimistic that he’ll be in a Red Sox uniform. There’s a lot of history between the Red Sox and Jon,” Boston manager John Farrell said. “We obviously have a strong desire to bring him back. And yet, hopefully, this is coming to a little bit of a head here.” The perennially woeful Cubs got a player back at the less pricey level, agreeing to a $20 million, two-year contract with right-hander Jason Hammel - a pitcher Chicago traded to the A’s last summer. That deal was confirmed to The Associated Press by a person familiar with the negotiations who spoke on condition of anonymity because it had not been announced. And Arizona finalized its $68.5 million, six-year contract with Yasmany Tomas, a 24-year-old Cuban defector the Diamondbacks may move from the outfield to third base. “Initially, you’ve got to believe that that’s a lot of money to be passing out on any player,” new Diamondbacks general manager Dave Stewart said. “And in this day and time when a player has not played here, he’s not proven yet here, that makes it even a little bit uncomfortably. But once you get the right information and you’ve checked the right sources, it makes it a lot easier to make the move.” Cleveland obtained the 31-year-old Moss, who hit .234 with 25 homers and 81 RBIs in 2014. He batted .268 with 21 homers in the first half of the season to earn his first All-Star selection, but a nagging hip problem cut into his production over the final months. On Oct. 21, Moss underwent an operation on his hip. Moss said Dr. Thomas

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Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor speaks to reporters during Major League Baseball’s winter meetings Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, in San Diego. Baseball’s winter meetings opened Monday, as players and teams waited for Jon Lester to make a decision and start defining the pitching market. Byrd was prepared to perform microfracture surgery, but all he needed was a labrum repair and cartilage cleanup. “It’s a really difficult market to acquire offence, whether that’s in free agency or the free-agent market, but we thought the deal for Brandon made sense because we felt we were getting one of the better power hitters in the game,” Indians general manager Chris Antonetti said. As the meetings began, the doors to baseball’s Hall of Fame remained shut to this year’s Golden Era committee candidates. Nine players and one executive whose primary contributions were from 1947-72 all failed to receive the

75 per cent of the vote needed for election. Dick Allen and Tony Oliva came closest, each receiving 11 of 16 votes, one shy of the 75 per cent needed for election. Jim Kaat appeared on 10 ballots, Maury Wills nine and Minnie Minoso eight. Ken Boyer, Gil Hodges, Billy Pierce and Luis Tiant each received three or fewer votes, as did the late Cincinnati Reds general manager Bob Howsam. “The results today are a reminder that election to the Hall of Fame is incredibly difficult and the highest honour an individual can receive in baseball,” Hall of Fame chairman Jane Forbes Clark said.

Heisman finalists whittled down to three OREGON QB MARIOTA, ALABAMA WR COOPER AND WISCONSIN RB GORDON BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — The Heisman Trophy finalists would make one heck of an offence. Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, Alabama receiver Amari Cooper and record-breaking Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon are set to make the trip to New York for the Heisman presentation after the finalists were announced on Monday. Mariota is considered the clear the front-runner to win the 80th Heisman on Saturday night in New York. He would become the first Oregon player to earn college football’s most famous player of the year trophy. Mariota and the second-seeded Ducks will face Florida State and last year’s Heisman winner Jameis Winston at the Rose Bowl in the College Football Play-

SWIMMING Tammy Cunnington dominated at the Can-Am Para Swimming Championships in Edmonton on the weekend. The Red Deer Catalina Swim Club member earned a gold in the S5 100-metre backstroke, a silver in the 50-metre freestyle and bronze in the 50-metre backstroke and 100-metre freestyle. Catalina’s Hidde Guerts also competed, earning silver in the S14 50-metre backstroke. Next up is the Can-Am Championships in March at the new facility in Toronto built for this summer’s Pan-Am Games, the meet will also serve as a qualifier for the Para Pan-Am Games also in Toronto

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off semifinals on Jan. 1. Cooper helped Alabama earn the top seed in the playoff. The Crimson Tide plays Ohio State at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Winston becomes the seventh player since 2003 to take a shot at a Heisman repeat and come up short. Ohio State’s Archie Griffin is the only player to win two Heismans. Finalists are determined by percentage of votes received from 929 media members and former winners. Mariota didn’t even break the top 10 in the Heisman voting last season, but entered 2014 as one of the preseason favourites. He delivered a spectacular season in his third year as the Ducks’ starter. He is the nation’s top-rated passer (186.3) and has thrown for 3,783 yards and 38 touchdowns with just two interceptions. He also has run for 669 yards and 14 touchdowns for the Pac-12 champions. He is Oregon’s third finalist, joining quarterback Joey Harrington (2001) and running back LaMichael James (2010). Gordon leads the nation with 2,336

yards rushing and 179.7 yards per game. Gordon broke the single-game FBS rushing record with 408 yards against Nebraska, a record that only stood for a week. He needs another huge game in the Outback Bowl against Auburn to break Barry Sanders’ single-season record of 2,628, set in his Heisman winning season of 1988 with Oklahoma State. He is the fourth Wisconsin running back to be a finalist. The Badgers have had two Heisman winners: Alan Ameche (1954) and Ron Dayne (1999). Cooper set a Southeastern Conference record with 115 catches for 1,656 yards and 14 touchdowns for the top-ranked Crimson Tide. Cooper is the fourth Alabama finalist since Mark Ingram became the Tide’s first winner in 2009. “This will be my first trip to New York City, and I can’t put into words how much it means to me and my family,” Cooper said in a statement. “I am privileged to have the opportunity to represent our team at the Heisman ceremony. None of this would be possible without my coaches and teammates.”

and the IPC World Swimming Championships in Glasgow this summer. ● The Catalina swim club also sent three swimmers to the inaugural Ontario Junior International in Toronto, competing against the U-18 swimmers in North America and more than held their own. The three swimmers combined for 27 events, setting personal bests in each event. Rebecca Smith, 14, led the way for Red Deer, setting a Canadian national age group record in the 50-metre freestyle and a gold medal at the event. She added silver medals in the 100- and 200-metre freestyle, setting provincial records in both events. She added more provincial records in the 200-metre backstroke and the 100-metre fly.

She added one more club record in the 100-metre back stroke. Josh Young, 14, also had a big weekend, setting provincial records in the 100-metre breast stroke and 200-metre breast stroke, while also setting a new club mark in the 50-metre freestyle. Kristen Trepanier, 15, also swam well, setting a club record in the 200-metre fly. “It was really fun to have Red Deer part of the excitement and on the podium,” said head coach Mandi Smith in an email. “We had 100 per cent best times, you can’t ask for much better than that.”

Laval to play host to 2015 Vanier Cup, Calgary Dinos coach Nill resigns Laval University in Quebec City will play host to the 2015 Vanier Cup game. Laval’s Telus Stadium will be the venue for the Canadian university football national final for the fourth time in seven years. Each time, they have drawn crowds larger than the stadium’s seating capacity of 12,750, including 18,543 at the 2013 Vanier Cup game. There were 22,649 at Percival Molson Stadium for the Vanier Cup on Nov. 29 when the University of Montreal Carabins won their first national title with a 20-19 win over the McMaster Marauders. Canadian Interuniversity Sport also announced that the 2015 Mitchell bowl will be between the Quebec and Ontario conference champions, while Canada West will play the Maritimes in the Uteck Bowl. Meanwhile, the University of Calgary announced Monday that coach Blake Nill has resigned after nine seasons with the Dinos. Nill posted a 53-19 regular season record. His team won a record six straight Canada West titles from 2008-13, reaching the national final three times. The Dinos went 6-2 in 2014 and lost the conference final to the Manitoba Bisons.

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SCOREBOARD Hockey GA 103 78 102 99 105 144

Pt 46 37 34 30 29 17

CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF Medicine Hat 30 21 7 1 1 113 Calgary 31 17 11 1 2 124 Red Deer 31 16 11 3 1 111 Edmonton 31 14 12 3 2 95 Kootenay 31 15 16 0 0 94 Lethbridge 29 6 19 3 1 67

GA 74 94 104 90 118 117

Pt 44 37 36 33 30 16

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF Kelowna 31 24 4 3 0 138 Victoria 32 16 14 2 0 107 Prince George 30 15 15 0 0 94 Kamloops 32 12 15 3 2 99 Vancouver 30 12 18 0 0 90

GA 73 109 124 114 106

Pt 51 34 30 29 24

Everett Portland Tri-City Spokane Seattle

U.S. DIVISION W L OTLSOL GF GA Pt 17 7 3 1 95 78 38 17 13 0 3 113 116 37 16 13 0 0 81 77 32 14 12 3 0 76 82 31 13 13 2 2 80 82 30

Red Deer Rebels Scoring

Toth Burman

MP 1610 258

GA SO 81 1 18 0

Pts 29 28 27 27 24 24 19 18 18 17 15 13 12 10 9 8 7 2 2 1 1 1 0 GAA 3.02 4.19

3 2 2 0 3

78 115 93 60 92

67 108 118 100 137

29 26 24 16 15

Carlson, Black Lyon, Coaldale Gross, Coaldale Murray, Coaldale Glasman, Black Beckley, Strath Samson, Black Ablett, T Hills Barrow, Banff Hermary, Black Marshall, Black deGraaf, R Deer

GP 20 25 25 25 20 21 20 23 18 18 18 20

G 24 21 25 18 18 14 19 15 13 17 8 20

A 29 32 27 29 25 25 19 23 23 17 26 13

Pts 53 53 52 47 43 39 38 38 36 34 34 33

PIM 25 32 18 93 2 50 4 37 6 21 20 29

MP Baumgardner, Black 540 Isaman, Black 670 Bilton, Okotoks 1021 Chalmers, Coch 516 Carefoot, Coaldale 521

GA 21 27 42 25 26

SO GAA Sv% 1 2.33 .921 0 2.42 .924 2 2.47 .925 0 2.91 .917 1 2.99 .895

Chinook League W L T OTL GF 13 0 0 0 75 6 6 0 1 62 4 7 0 0 36 4 7 0 0 45 3 7 0 2 38

Bentley Okotoks Fort Sask Innisfail Stony Plain

GA Pts 21 26 72 13 50 8 50 8 63 8

GP 13 13 13 12 8 13 11 13 11 9 11 13 9 12

G 16 6 4 10 11 9 5 3 8 6 5 7 4 6

A 12 19 18 9 6 8 12 13 7 9 9 6 9 6

Pts 28 25 22 19 17 17 17 16 15 15 14 13 13 12

PIM 18 4 10 8 4 4 6 2 14 4 8 38 34 4

Goaltenders (Minimum 240 minutes played) MP GA SO GAA Sv% Butler, Bentley 572 14 0 1.47 .946 Yonkman, Bentley 208 7 1 2.02 .929 Kindred, Fort Sask 319 18 0 3.38 .892 Stanford, Innisfail 563 42 0 4.48 .891 Festa, Okotoks 243 20 0 4.94 .880

Thursday’s games Kamloops at Red Deer, 7 p.m.

A 14 23 17 22 14 16 10 9 11 4 7 9 11 10 3 7 6 1 2 1 1 1 0

5 10 12 15 16

Scoring

Billsten, Okotoks Foster, Okotoks Galbraith, Bentley Nyren, Bentley Maclise, Bentley Todd, Okotoks Kneeland, Okotoks Austring, Bentley Ziegler, Innisfail Wirll, Innisfail Bailey, Bentley Sheen, Bentley Auchenberg, FS Dyck, Bentley

Wednesday’s games Brandon at Moose Jaw, 6 p.m. Regina at Swift Current, 6 p.m. Kamloops at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Kelowna at Lethbridge, 7 p.m. Prince Albert at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

G 15 5 10 5 10 8 9 9 7 13 8 4 1 0 6 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

13 12 11 8 6

Scoring

Tuesday’s games Medicine Hat at Kootenay, 7 p.m. Saskatoon at Prince George, 8 p.m. Prince Albert at Victoria, 8:05 p.m. Everett at Tri-City, 8:05 p.m.

GP 31 30 31 31 20 31 31 31 31 31 29 27 27 31 31 11 29 27 28 8 16 18 8

Cochrane Strathmore Medicine Hat High River Banff

PIM 24 37 31 14 41 37 15 23 9 42 8 21 39 29 18 2 13 32 2 7 24 8 0 Svs 699 91

+/15 -18 -1 13 2 -1 2 -2 3 -9 3 4 -9 3 -13 -4 -2 -1 — -4 -5 -7 — Sv% .896 .835

AJHL North Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Spruce Grove 33 25 5 2 1 141 Lloydminster 34 19 11 1 3 110 Fort McMurray 35 19 13 2 1 105 Sherwood Park 36 18 14 2 2 102 Bonnyville 31 13 12 5 1 94 Drayton Valley 32 10 17 2 3 75 Grand Prairie 34 12 22 0 0 76 Whitecourt 31 8 19 2 2 94

GA 76 93 102 97 101 99 134 119

Pt 53 42 41 40 32 25 24 20

South Division GP W LOTLSOL GF Camrose 31 25 3 2 1 108 Brooks 32 24 7 0 1 130 Okotoks 33 23 7 1 2 96 Drumheller 33 19 10 3 1 104 Olds 32 15 13 3 1 115 Canmore 32 14 17 0 1 110 Cal. Canucks 33 11 18 2 2 87 Cal. Mustangs 34 8 24 1 1 91

GA 56 84 75 87 117 126 124 148

Pt 53 49 49 42 34 29 26 18

Sunday’s results Fort McMurray 3 Calgary Canucks 1 Bonnyville 5 Drayton Valley 1 Canmore 4 Sherwood Park 3 Spruce Grove 4 Lloydminster 3 (SO)

WHL Scoring Leaders G 32 10 17 17 13 8 19 21 16 20 8 14 16 16 13 16 19 10

Rourke Chartier, Kel Nick Merkley, Kel Jack Rodewald, MJ Brayden Point, MJ Cole Ully, Kam Trevor Cox, MH Cole Sanford, MH Oliver Bjorkstrand, Por Chase De Leo, Por Austin Carroll, Vic Joe Hicketts, Vic Nikita Scherbak, Eve Jaedon Descheneau, Koo Tim McGauley, Bra Jayce Hawryluk, Bra Coda Gordon, SC Tyson Baillie, Kel Matt Needham, Kam

St. Louis Chicago Nashville Winnipeg Minnesota Dallas Colorado

Central Division GP W L OT Pts 28 18 8 2 38 27 18 8 1 37 26 17 7 2 36 28 14 9 5 33 25 14 10 1 29 27 10 12 5 25 27 9 12 6 24

GF 80 85 70 64 71 79 72

GA 65 53 54 64 61 95 89

Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 29 18 6 5 41 85 79 Vancouver 28 18 8 2 38 87 78 Calgary 28 17 9 2 36 89 72 Los Angeles 27 14 8 5 33 72 59 San Jose 29 14 11 4 32 81 79 Arizona 28 10 15 3 23 66 90 Edmonton 27 7 15 5 19 60 91 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Goaltenders

Sunday’s results Calgary 8 Moose Jaw 3 Portland 4 Medicine Hat 1 Tri-City 5 Kootenay 4 Seattle 4 Spokane 1

Johnson Sheen Feser Cote Bleackley Musil Kopeck Maxwell Pawlenchuk Polei Sandhu Strand Fleury Doetzel Nell Charif de Wit Dixon Toth McCarty Grman Mahura Burman Goaltenders

A 19 41 26 26 29 34 22 19 23 18 30 23 20 20 23 19 15 24

Pts 51 51 43 43 42 42 41 40 39 38 38 37 36 36 36 35 34 34

Blackfalds Airdrie Three Hills Mountainview Red Deer Stettler Ponoka

Heritage Junior North Division W L OTL GF 18 0 2 129 14 7 2 83 13 10 1 81 11 8 2 100 8 11 1 83 6 14 3 64 2 14 4 51

GA 50 79 87 90 95 97 103

Pts 38 30 27 24 17 15 8

Coaldale Okotoks

South Division W L OTL GF 20 4 1 142 18 7 1 120

GA 78 82

Pts 41 37

Tuesday’s games Calgary Canucks at Canmore, 7 p.m. Camrose at Calgary Mustangs, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday’s games Okotoks at Brooks, 7 p.m. Bonnyville at Sherwood Park, 7 p.m. Spruce Grove at Fort McMurray, 7:30 p.m. Whitecourt at Lloydminster, 7:30 p.m. National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts Tampa Bay 28 18 7 3 39 Detroit 28 17 6 5 39 Montreal 29 17 10 2 36 Toronto 26 14 9 3 31 Boston 28 15 12 1 31 Florida 26 11 8 7 29 Ottawa 27 11 11 5 27 Buffalo 27 9 16 2 20

GF 98 88 74 89 72 58 70 47

GA 72 70 76 79 72 68 74 85

Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts Pittsburgh 27 18 6 3 39 N.Y. Islanders 27 19 8 0 38 Washington 26 12 10 4 28 N.Y. Rangers 26 12 10 4 28 New Jersey 28 11 13 4 26 Philadelphia 26 9 13 4 22 Columbus 26 9 15 2 20 Carolina 27 8 16 3 19

GF 88 86 74 77 66 68 61 59

GA 64 74 71 76 80 82 88 76

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Sunday’s Games Anaheim 4, Winnipeg 3, OT Detroit 3, Carolina 1 Ottawa 4, Vancouver 3, OT Edmonton 2, San Jose 1 Monday’s Games N.Y. Rangers 4, Pittsburgh 3, OT New Jersey 2, Carolina 1 St. Louis 4, Florida 2 Tuesday’s Games Chicago at New Jersey, 5 p.m. Philadelphia at Columbus, 5 p.m. Los Angeles at Buffalo, 5:30 p.m. Calgary at Toronto, 5:30 p.m. Vancouver at Montreal, 5:30 p.m. Washington at Tampa Bay, 5:30 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Winnipeg at Dallas, 6:30 p.m. Nashville at Colorado, 7 p.m. Edmonton at San Jose, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Toronto at Detroit, 6 p.m. Edmonton at Anaheim, 8 p.m.

● Senior high basketball: Lindsay Thurber at Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House at Stettler, Notre Dame at Camrose, Sylvan Lake at Wetaskiwin; girls at 6 p.m., boys to follow. ● Men’s basketball: Vikings vs. Sheraton Red Deer, Rusty Chuckers vs. Alken Basin, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m., Lindsay Thurber. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Mountainview at Blackfalds, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday

● JV basketball: Sylvan Lake at Stettler, Notre Dame at Lacombe, Hunting Hills at Innisfail, Ponoka at Wetaskiwin; girls at 6 p.m., boys to follow. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Stettler at Ponoka, 7:45 p.m. ● Chinook senior hockey: Innisfail at Bentley, 8 p.m., Lacombe.

Blues 4, Panthers 2 First Period 1. St. Louis, Lapierre 2 (Porter, Reaves) 11:17. 2. St. Louis, Cole 3 (Lehtera, Tarasenko) 17:34. Penalties - Ekblad Fla (boarding) 8:10, Jokinen Fla (stick holding) 8:16, Reaves StL (high-sticking) 12:52. Second Period 3. Florida, Bjugstad 12 (Fleischmann, Gudbranson) 15:21. Penalties - Mackenzie Fla (hooking) 4:54, Bolland Fla (tripping) 8:31, Berglund StL (tripping) 17:39. Third Period 4. Florida, Ekblad 5 (Jokinen, Campbell) 14:54. 5. St. Louis, Porter 1 (Jackman) 18:06. 6. St. Louis, Stastny 6 (Schwartz) 19:28 (en). Penalties - Schwartz StL (high-sticking) 10:49. Shots on goal Florida 8 18 8 - 34 St. Louis 11 7 10 - 28 Goal - Florida: Luongo (L, 9-6-6); St. Louis: Brodeur (W, 2-1-0). Power plays (goal-chances) - Florida: 0-3; St. Louis: 0-4. Rangers 4, Penguins 3 (OT) First Period 1. Pittsburgh, Spaling 4 (Crosby, Downie) 12:35. Penalties - Sill Pgh (high-sticking) 17:19. Second Period 2. NY Rangers, Miller 2 (St. Louis, Moore) 3:50. 3. NY Rangers, Nash 18 (Zuccarello, Brassard) 8:40. Penalties - Hayes NYR (Freezing the Puck) 10:51, Spaling Pgh (interference) 15:09, Crosby Pgh (interference) 18:05. Third Period 4. NY Rangers, Hayes 4 (unassisted) 12:58. 5. Pittsburgh, Malkin 15 (Sutter, Comeau) 15:17. 6. Pittsburgh, Downie 4 (Spaling, Scuderi) 15:41. Penalties - None. Overtime 7. NY Rangers, Klein 6 (McDonagh, Moore) 3:45. Penalties - None. Shots on goal Pittsburgh 8 12 13 2 - 35 NY Rangers 9 14 4 2 - 29 Goal - Pittsburgh: Fleury (LO, 15-4-2); NY Rangers: Lundqvist (W, 10-7-3). Power plays (goal-chances) - Pittsburgh: 0-1; NY Rangers: 0-4. Devils 2, Hurricanes 1 First Period No Scoring. Penalties - Zidlicky NJ (tripping) 2:53, Harrison Car (high-sticking) 16:13. Second Period 1. Carolina, Faulk 4 (Nestrasil, Hainsey) 7:11. 2. New Jersey, Jagr 5 (Gomez) 14:45. 3. New Jersey, Henrique 8 (Jagr, Gomez) 19:46 (pp). Penalties - Severson NJ (roughing) 10:33, Greene NJ (high-sticking) 16:56, Car Bench (too many men) 17:52. Third Period No Scoring. Penalties - Ruutu NJ (boarding) 3:58. Shots on goal New Jersey 6 9 1 - 16 Carolina 12 11 17 - 40 Goal - New Jersey: Schneider (W, 11-12-3); Carolina: Ward (L, 8-10-1). Power plays (goal-chances) - New Jersey: 1-2; Carolina: 0-4.

● Peewee AA hockey: Airdrie at Red Deer Parkland, 12:30 p.m., Collicutt Centre; Taber at Olds, 2:15 p.m. ● Major bantam hockey: Camrose at Red Deer Black, 2 p.m., Arena. ● Junior women’s hockey: Fort Saskatchewan at Central Alberta, 4:15 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex. ● Bantam AA hockey: Bow Valley at Olds, 4:45 p.m.; Lethbridge at Sylvan Lake, 5:30 p.m., Eckville. ● WHL: Red Deer at Moose Jaw, 6 p.m. (The Drive). ● Midget AA hockey: Calgary Blackhawks at Red Deer Elks, 7:15 p.m., Collicutt Centre; Calgary Rangers at Olds, 7:30 p.m.; Calgary Stampeders at Sylvan Lake, 8:15 p.m. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Mountainview at Red Deer, 8 p.m., Arena; Ponoka at Three Hills, 8 p.m., Trochu.

Sunday

Thursday

● Senior high basketball: Hunting Hills at Ponoka; girls at 6 p.m., boys to follow. ● WHL: Kamloops at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Centrium. ● Men’s basketball: Orangemen vs. Monstars, Bulldog Scrap Metal vs. Silver Spurs, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m., Lindsay Thurber.

Friday

● Senior high basketball: Notre Dame Cougar Classic boys tournament. ● Midget AAA hockey: Edmonton K of C at Red Deer, 8 p.m., Arena. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Blackfalds at Three Hills, 8 p.m. ● Midget AA hockey: Bow Valley at Olds, 7:30 p.m.; Lacombe at Red Deer Elks, 8:30 p.m., Collicutt Centre.

Saturday

● Senior high basketball: Notre Dame Cougar Classic boys tournament. ● Minor midget AAA hockey: Airdrie/ Cochrane at Red Deer Northstar, 11:30 a.m, Arena; Calgary Stampeders at Red Deer Aero Equipment, 4:45 p.m., Arena.

● Major bantam hockey: Airdrie at Red Deer White, noon, Arena. ● Major bantam girls hockey: Rocky Mountain at Red Deer, 12:45 p.m., Kinsmen B. ● Peewee AA hockey: Taber at Red Deer TBS, 12:45 p.m., Collicutt Centre; Airdrie at Sylvan Lake, 2:30 p.m., Bentley. ● Bantam AA hockey: Lethbridge at Red Deer Steel Kings, 2 p.m., Kinsmen A; Cranbrook at Olds, 2:45 p.m. ● Midget AAA hockey: Leduc at Red Deer, 3 p.m., Arena. ● WHL: Red Deer at Brandon, 3 p.m. (The Drive). ● Heritage junior B hockey: Cochrane at Blackfalds, 3:30 p.m. ● Men’s basketball: Grandview vs. Orangemen, Carstar vs. Monstars, Johns Manville vs. Triple A Batteries, 4:15 p.m.; Wells Furniture vs. NWS, Kingsmen vs. Henry’s Eavestroughing, Driven vs. All Sports Cresting Lacombe, 5:30 p.m.,; all games at Lindsay Thurber. ● Minor midget AAA hockey: Airdrie/ Cochrane at Red Deer Aero Equipment, 5:30 p.m., Arena. ● Midget AA hockey: Sylvan Lake at Olds, 5:30 p.m.

Basketball National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 16 5 .762 Brooklyn 8 11 .421 7 Boston 7 12 .368 8 New York 4 18 .182 12 1/2 Philadelphia 2 18 .100 13 1/2 Southeast Division W L Pct 14 6 .700 14 6 .700 9 11 .450 9 14 .391 5 15 .250

GB 5 6 1/2 9

Central Division W L Pct 12 7 .632 12 8 .600 11 11 .500 7 14 .333 3 18 .143

GB 1/2 2 1/2 6 10

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct Houston 16 4 .800 Memphis 16 4 .800 San Antonio 15 5 .750 Dallas 16 6 .727 New Orleans 9 10 .474

GB 1 1 6 1/2

Atlanta Washington Miami Orlando Charlotte

Cleveland Chicago Milwaukee Indiana Detroit

Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 16 4 .800 Denver 9 12 .429 Oklahoma City 7 13 .350 Utah 5 15 .250 Minnesota 4 16 .200

GB 7 1/2 9 11 12

Pacific Division W L Pct

GB

Golden State L.A. Clippers Phoenix Sacramento L.A. Lakers

18 14 12 10 5

2 5 9 10 16

.900 .737 .571 .500 .238

3 1/2 6 1/2 8 13 1/2

Sunday’s Games Boston 101, Washington 93 Atlanta 96, Denver 84 Memphis 103, Miami 87 Oklahoma City 96, Detroit 94 Dallas 125, Milwaukee 102 Portland 103, New York 99 New Orleans 104, L.A. Lakers 87 Monday’s Games Washington 133, Boston 132,2OT Atlanta 108, Indiana 92 Toronto 112, Denver 107, OT Cleveland 110, Brooklyn 88 Golden State 102, Minnesota 86 Utah at Sacramento, late Phoenix at L.A. Clippers, late Tuesday’s Games Toronto at Cleveland, 5 p.m. Portland at Detroit, 5:30 p.m. New York at New Orleans, 6 p.m. Milwaukee at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m. Dallas at Memphis, 6 p.m. Miami at Phoenix, 7 p.m. San Antonio at Utah, 7 p.m. Sacramento at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Washington at Orlando, 5 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Indiana, 5 p.m. Boston at Charlotte, 5 p.m. Philadelphia at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m. Brooklyn at Chicago, 6 p.m. New Orleans at Dallas, 6 p.m. Portland at Minnesota, 6 p.m. New York at San Antonio, 6:30 p.m. Houston at Golden State, 8:30 p.m. Miami at Denver, 8:30 p.m.

Bowling

National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF New England 10 3 0 .769 401 Miami 7 6 0 .538 314 Buffalo 7 6 0 .538 281 N.Y. Jets 2 11 0 .154 214 South W L T Pct PF Indianapolis 9 4 0 .692 407 Houston 7 6 0 .538 314 Tennessee 2 11 0 .154 220 Jacksonville 2 11 0 .154 199 North W L T Pct PF Cincinnati 8 4 1 .654 281 Pittsburgh 8 5 0 .615 362 Baltimore 8 5 0 .615 356 Cleveland 7 6 0 .538 276 West W L T Pct PF Denver 10 3 0 .769 385 San Diego 8 5 0 .615 293 Kansas City 7 6 0 .538 291 Oakland 2 11 0 .154 200 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF Philadelphia 9 4 0 .692 389

PA 267 260 241 349 PA 307 260 374 356 PA 289 319 255 270 PA 293 272 241 350

PA 309

Dallas N.Y. Giants Washington

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Atlanta New Orleans Carolina Tampa Bay

W 5 5 4 2

Green Bay Detroit Minnesota Chicago

W 10 9 6 5

W Arizona 10 Seattle 9 San Francisco 7 St. Louis 6

4 0 9 0 10 0 South L T 8 0 8 0 8 1 11 0 North L T 3 0 4 0 7 0 8 0 West L T 3 0 4 0 6 0 7 0

.692 .308 .231

343 293 244

301 326 346

Pct .385 .385 .346 .154

PF 328 333 269 237

PA 342 359 341 348

Pct .769 .692 .462 .385

PF 423 265 263 281

PA 304 224 281 378

Pct .769 .692 .538 .462

PF 275 322 244 285

PA 238 235 268 285

Sunday’s Games N.Y. Giants 36, Tennessee 7 Carolina 41, New Orleans 10 Minnesota 30, N.Y. Jets 24, OT Pittsburgh 42, Cincinnati 21 St. Louis 24, Washington 0 Baltimore 28, Miami 13 Indianapolis 25, Cleveland 24 Detroit 34, Tampa Bay 17

Houston 27, Jacksonville 13 Denver 24, Buffalo 17 Arizona 17, Kansas City 14 Oakland 24, San Francisco 13 Seattle 24, Philadelphia 14 New England 23, San Diego 14 Monday’s Game Atlanta 37, Green Bay 43 Thursday, Dec. 11 Arizona at St. Louis, 6:25 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 Oakland at Kansas City, 11 a.m. Pittsburgh at Atlanta, 11 a.m. Washington at N.Y. Giants, 11 a.m. Miami at New England, 11 a.m. Houston at Indianapolis, 11 a.m. Jacksonville at Baltimore, 11 a.m. Green Bay at Buffalo, 11 a.m. Tampa Bay at Carolina, 11 a.m. Cincinnati at Cleveland, 11 a.m. Denver at San Diego, 2:05 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Tennessee, 2:05 p.m. San Francisco at Seattle, 2:25 p.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 2:25 p.m. Dallas at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 New Orleans at Chicago, 6:30 p.m.

Soccer

MINOR HOCKEY Stoke Sunderland Crystal Palace West Brom QPR Hull City Burnley Leicester City

MLS Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals Saturday, November 8 D.C. 2 New York 1 Sunday, November 9 New England 3 Columbus 1 Western Conference Semifinals Sunday, November 9 Los Angeles 5 Salt Lake 0 Monday, November 10 Seattle 0 Dallas 0

5 2 3 3 4 2 2 2

3 9 5 5 2 7 6 4

7 4 7 7 9 6 7 9

17 13 18 14 16 15 10 15

20 23 23 20 27 21 24 26

Sunday, Dec. 7 West Ham 3, Swansea 1 Aston Villa 2, Leicester City 1

Western Conference Championship Sunday, November 23 Los Angeles 1 Seattle 0 Sunday, November 30 Seattle 2 Los Angeles 1

Monday, Dec. 8 Southampton 1, Manchester United 2

Cup Sunday, December 7 Los Angeles 2 New England 1 (OT) L 1 2 3 4 5 4 4 5 6 6 6 5

15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15

Saturday, Dec. 6 Newcastle 2, Chelsea 1 Hull City 0, West Brom 0 Liverpool 0, Sunderland 0 Queens Park Rangers 2, Burnley 0 Stoke 3, Arsenal 2 Tottenham 0, Crystal Palace 0 Manchester City 1, Everton 0

Eastern Conference Championship Sunday, November 23 New York 1 New England 2 Saturday, November 29 New England 2 New York 2

D 3 3 4 3 2 5 5 4 3 3 4 6

Today

Monday’s summaries

Football

English Premier League GP W Chelsea 15 11 Man.City 15 10 Man.United 15 8 West Ham 15 8 Southampton 15 8 Arsenal 15 6 Newcastle 15 6 Swansea 15 6 Liverpool 15 6 Tottenham 15 6 Aston Villa 15 5 Everton 15 4

TUESDAY, DEC. 9, 2014

Local Sports

WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF Brandon 31 22 7 2 0 143 Regina 29 18 10 1 0 105 Swift Current 32 15 13 0 4 97 Prince Albert 30 15 15 0 0 94 Moose Jaw 30 13 14 2 1 91 Saskatoon 31 7 21 2 1 82

GP 28 33 29 29 30

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GA Pts 13 36 14 33 17 28 18 27 12 26 18 23 18 23 17 22 19 21 21 21 19 19 23 18

Saturday, Dec. 13 Burnley vs. Southampton, 1500 GMT Chelsea vs. Hull City, 1500 GMT Crystal Palace vs. Stoke, 1500 GMT Leicester City vs. Manchester City, 1500 GMT Sunderland vs. West Ham, 1500 GMT West Brom vs. Aston Villa, 1500 GMT Arsenal vs. Newcastle, 1730 GMT Sunday, Dec. 14 Manchester United vs. Liverpool, 1330 GMT Swansea vs. Tottenham, 1600 GMT Monday, Dec. 15 Everton vs. Queens Park Rangers, 2000 GMT

18 15 14 14 14 13 12 10

The midget AA Red Deer Indy Graphics Chiefs posted a pair of weekend wins to improve their South Central Alberta League North Division leading record to 14-2-2. The Chiefs got goals from Jared Wright, Logan Linnell, Tanner Zentner and Josh Bussard in a 4-2 win over the South Division leading Wheatland Chiefs Sunday. Geordan Andrew made 13 saves as the winning netminder. On Saturday, Zentner scored twice and Louis Leclerc, Mack Differenz, Kody Knash and Declan Johnston in a 6-4 victory over the Sylvan Lake Lakers. Justin Anderson made 16 saves for the winner. Aidan Wilson tallied twice for the Lakers, who got single goals from Toran Corbler and Ryan Chambers, while Graydon Larson turned aside 40 shots. The Indy Graphics coaching staff will run the North Division bench during the South Central Alberta midget AA all-star game Jan. 18 in Medicine Hat.

Heritage Lanes High scores Dec. 1-7 Monday 55+: Jim Winder 261 high single; Winder 686 high triple. Monday mixed: Tyler Harrold 279; Nicole Clossen 667. Tuesday mixed: Tony Zirk 321; Zirk 768. Wednesday 55+: Don Lattery 267; Lattery 682. Thursday ladies: Donna Caine 356; Bev Mundle 625. Thursday Special Olympics: Franklin McLellan

259; McLellan 453. Thursday mixed: Evan Hessler 319; Bonnie Clermont 761. Youth Bowling of Canada Bumpers: Caiden Hort 78. Bowlasaurus: Jenna Wudkevich 95. Peewees: Rune Molander 106; Molander 196 (2 games). Bantams: Jenson Wudkevich 182; Wudkevich 480 (3 games). Juniors: Brody Kopec 251; Kopec 676. Seniors: Alex Craine 356; Alliey Kutynec 763.

Transactions Monday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX - Claimed C Rob Brantly off waivers from Miami. LOS ANGELES ANGELS - Claimed OF/1B Marc Krauss off waivers from Houston. OAKLAND ATHLETICS - Acquired INF Joey Wendle from Cleveland for 1B-OF Brandon Moss. TEXAS RANGERS - Claimed LHP Scott Barnes off waivers from Baltimore. TORONTO BLUE JAYS - Claimed 1B/OF Chris Colabello off waivers from Minnesota. National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS - Agreed to terms with OF Yasmany Tomas on a six-year contract. PITTSBURGH PIRATES - Claimed RHP Josh Lindblom off waivers from Oakland. Assigned RHP Angel Sanchez outright to Indianapolis (IL). Frontier League FLORENCE FREEDOM - Named Dennis Pelfrey manager. GATEWAY GRIZZLIES - Signed INF Grant Butler. WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS - Signed C Tyler Clark and OF Zach Esquierra. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES - Recalled G Jordan Adams from Iowa (NBADL). NEW ORLEANS PELICANS - Recalled G Russ Smith from assignment in the NBA Development League. FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS - Placed RB Andre Ellington on injured reserve. Signed S Chris Clemons. BUFFALO BILLS - Placed WR Mike Williams on the waived/injured list. Signed WR Deonte Thompson.

CHICAGO BEARS - Placed WR Brandon Marshall on the injured reserve list. Signed WR Josh Bellamy from the practice squad. Signed LB Jonathan Brown to the practice squad. DALLAS COWBOYS - Waived CB Micah Pellerin. GREEN BAY PACKERS - Signed DT Bruce Gaston from Arizona’s practice squad. Placed DT Luther Robinson on injured reserve. WASHINGTON REDSKINS - Signed WR Rashad Ross to the practice squad. Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS - Signed S Maurice Leggett to a contract extension through 2017. HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL - Suspended Winnipeg F Evander Kane two games for boarding Anaheim D Clayton Stoner during a Dec. 7 game. MONTREAL CANADIENS - Recalled D Nathan Beaulieu from Hamilton (AHL). NEW JERSEY DEVILS - Placed defenceman Adam Larsson on injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 2. Activated F Martin Havlat off injured reserve. OTTAWA SEANTORS - Fired coach Paul MacLean. Named Dave Cameron coach. ECHL IDAHO STEELHEADS - Acquired D Michal Spacek from Stockton for future considerations. LACROSSE National Lacrosse League COLORADO MAMMOTH - Announced the retirement of T Nick Carlson. SOCCER Major League Soccer COLORADO RAPIDS - Traded G Joe Nasco and a 2015 natural third-round SuperDraft pick to New England for F Dimitry Imbongo, F Geoffrey Castillion and a 2015 Natural second-round SuperDraft pick.

RED DEER TENNIS CLUB Ella Collins came within one win of a gold medal at the Tennis Alberta Red Deer U-14, U-16 Junior Challengers at the Red Deer Tennis Club on the weekend. Competing in the girls U-14 division, the Red Deer tennis player beat Phoebe Ludwig of Calgary 6-0, 6-1 in the quarterfinal and then Jessica Rebelo of Edmonton 6-1, 6-1 in the semifinal. In the final, however, she ran into Marena Diaz Nakagawa of Calgary and was edged 7-6(5), 6-2. Kolbe Blackburn was Red Deer’s other entry in the boys U-14 but lost both of his matches, 6-2, 6-1 to Asvin Sankaran of Calgary in the first round and 6-0, 6-4 to Tunmibi Odunuga of Calgary in the consultation round.

BUSINESS

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TUESDAY, DEC. 9, 2014

Energy stocks punished as oil prices plunge BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — There were more signs of belt-tightening in the oilpatch Monday, as oil prices continued their downward slide and energy stocks were pummelled. Precision Drilling Corp. (TSX:PD) and Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET) were among the Canadian energy firms to cut capital budgets for next year, in addition to Trilogy Energy Corp. (TSX:TET), which is also halting its dividend “given the current market environment.” U.S. benchmark crude for January delivery was down more than four per cent from Friday’s settlement, at US$63.05 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Crude is off nearly 40 per cent since mid-summer and the lowest it’s been in five years. The drop has intensified since late last month when the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries decided to maintain its production rather than cut it in order to support prices. The energy sector was down about 6.5 per cent on the Toronto Stock Ex-

change on Monday, following last week’s five per cent slide. Looking ahead to 2015, oilpatch firms are taking a conservative approach. Precision Drilling said Monday it plans to spend $493 million in 2015. This year’s spending is expected to ring in at $885 million, with $350 million being carried over into 2015’s budget. The company has one of North America’s biggest fleets of rigs and other equipment used by oil and gas producers as well as significant operations in other parts of the world, such as the Middle East. Precision will deliver 16 drilling rigs it has already announced, but it’s not expecting to build any more until conditions improve, said CEO Kevin Neveu. “Following the delivery of the 16 rigs, I expect our rig building activity will be idled until we see an improved commodity price environment and rising customer new build demand,” he said. “We remain focused on generating strong cash flow from our existing asset base, prudently selecting the most attractive capital projects and returning value to shareholders in the

form of share price appreciation and dividends.” Meanwhile, Vermilion Energy, which has oil and gas operations in Europe, Western Canada and other international locales, said its capital budget will be $525 million, down 22 per cent from this year’s projected spending. “Our top two priorities are really to keep our balance sheet strong and, secondly, to maintain our dividend, so in a lower price commodity cycle we had to cut back our capital spending to achieve those two objectives,” CEO Lorenzo Donadeo said in an interview. Despite the lower spending, Vermilion is still expected to produce between 55,000 and 57,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day next year, 15 more cent higher than 2014. The company will be shifting more of its spending to more lucrative European projects, where natural gas can fetch a prices 2.5 times higher than it would in North America, said Donadeo. Oil and gas producer Trilogy, a producer focused on Western Canada, said it plans to spend $250 million next year, down from the $430 million 2014 estimate it provided in November.

Construction starts stay steady

Its 3.5 cent monthly dividend will be stopped after the Dec. 15 payment “Management recommended the discontinuance to preserve cash flow for ongoing operations given the current market environment,” Trilogy said in a release. Dundee Capital Markets analyst Geoff Ready said the move will save Trilogy about $53 million a year “and is the likely the right move given current commodity prices and the need to preserve balance sheet strength over the longer term.” Trilogy also announced its intention to buy back as many as 6.5 million of its 105 million outstanding common shares. A report by major U.S. bank Morgan Stanley on Friday predicted it will likely get a lot worse before it gets better for oil markets. Under a “bear” scenario, analyst Adam Longson said Brent crude, a key global oil benchmark, could drop as low as US$43 a barrel during the second quarter of next year before prices start to recover. For all of next year, Longson predicts oil prices will be around US$70, down nearly 29 per cent from previous estimates.

NEARING COMPLETION

BY ADVOCATE STAFF With one month remaining in 2014, the number of construction starts on single-detached houses in Red Deer for the year was identical to the figure from 12 months earlier. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. reported on Monday that ground had been broken for 365 single-detached homes from January to November, the same number as for that 11-month period in 2013. However, starts on multi-family projects were up 17 per cent from a year earlier — to 466 units from 385. That pushed total housing starts to 831 this year, as compared with 750 for the same period in 2013. Among Alberta urban centres with 10,000 or more people, combined housing starts to the end of November this year were up 14 per cent over the tally to the same point in 2013. Looking at the province’s seven largest urban centres, total housing starts were up in Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Grande Prairie and Medicine Hat, but down in Edmonton and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. For the month of November only, yearover-year housing starts in Red Deer tumbled to 79 from 141. A drop in multi-family starts, to 32 from 99, accounted for this decrease. Single-detached starts were actually up this November, to 47 from 42. Canadawide, housing starts held steady in November for the third consecutive month, said CMHC. “This is in line with our expectations for 2014, of a stable national picture with new home building concentrated in multiple starts, particularly in Quebec, British Columbia and Ontario,” said Bob Dugan, CMHC’s chief economist. Growth in urban housing starts was led by British Columbia and followed by Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Canada, while urban housing starts decreased in the Prairies.

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A multi-bay commercial building being built by Black Creek Developments Inc. at 33 Beju Industrial Dr. in Sylvan Lake is nearing completion. The two-storey Centennial Building has an 11,000-square-foot footprint, plus mezzanine space above. Bays are being leased out.

Servus Credit Union to share $50 million BY ADVOCATE STAFF

MEMBER ALLOCATION

Members of Servus Credit Union will share $50 million under the financial institution’s profit-share plan this year. Servus announced the payout on Monday, although Wade Bendfeld, the credit union’s manager of public relations, said distribution of the funds to members’ accounts started last week. “Everything should be wrapped up this week,” he said. Each member’s share of the profit-sharing pie is calculated on the basis of how much banking they do at Servus. Bank accounts, investments, and mortgages and loans are

all included in the formula. The program also pays cash and a dividend on common shares and investment shares, and commercial and agricultural members receive a cash rebate on their service charges. Last year, Servus distributed $47.6 million to members through its profit-share plan, and in 2012 the figure was $45.8 million. Since Servus was created in 2008 with the amalgamation of the former Community Savings, Servus and Common Wealth credit unions, more than $270 million has been paid out under its profit-share program. “We are extremely happy to reach

Red Deer’s building permits reached $20 million in November BY ADVOCATE STAFF Approval of a $9.4-million building for Glover International Trucks pushed Red Deer’s building permit tally to nearly $20 million last month. The industrial building at 226 Queens Drive, which is being constructed by Scott Builders Inc., accounted for most of the $10.7 million in construction approved in the industrial category in November. Residential work contributed another $7.3 million, commercial permits $1.2 million and public projects $170,000 toward the monthly total of $19.4 million. During the same month in 2013, the city authorized $14.1 million in construction. This was made up of $4.1 million in the industrial category, $7.9 million in residential work and $2.1 million in commercial development, with no permits issued for public projects. With one month remaining in 2014, the city’s Inspections and Licensing Department is well behind the pace it was setting a year ago. The $187 million in building approved this year is down 18 per cent from the $227.1 million figure for the same 11-month period in 2013. Residential construction values are up slightly this year, to $105.7 million from $103.3 million; and commercial work has climbed to $40 million from $33.1 million; but public projects have

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the $50-million mark with our profitshare program,” said Garth Warner, president and CEO of Servus. The credit union’s financial results for its 2014 fiscal year, which ended on Oct. 31, aren’t expected to be released until January or February of 2015. However, as of July 31 — the nine-month mark of its 2014 year — Servus’s income before patronage allocations and income taxes was $86.8 million, down from $89 million for the same period in 2013. The credit union attributed this decline to increased loan loss provisions and operating expenses, as well as a decrease in revenues from Credit Union Central of Alberta.

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Unemployment in region stays on downward trend BY ADVOCATE STAFF

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Construction has begun on Glover International Trucks’ new building in Queens Business Park west of Hwy 2 and south of Hwy 11A. dropped to $1.1 million from $36.4 million; and industrial building to $40.2 million from $54.3 million.

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Inflating the permit numbers in the public category last year were three new Red Deer schools.

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Unemployment in the Red Deer region continues to trend downward, based on the latest survey by Statistics Canada. The local jobless rate was 3.3 per cent last month, as compared with 3.9 per cent in October and 4.0 per cent in September. Last November it was 3.9 per cent. Bragging rights for the lowest unemployment rate last month belonged to the Lethbridge-Medicine Hat area, which came in at just 2.0 per cent. Camrose-Drumheller was next at 2.6 per cent, followed by Red Deer, Wood Buffalo-Cold Lake (3.8 per cent), BanffJasper-Rocky Mountain House (3.9 per cent), Calgary (4.0 per cent), Athabasca-Grande Prairie (4.2 per cent) and Edmonton (4.9 per cent). Alberta’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.5 per cent in November, unchanged from October and the second lowest in Canada, behind Saskatchewan’s 3.4 per cent. The national rate was 6.6 per cent, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month. Alberta’s labour force increased by 3,900 people during the month, while employment was up by 3,200. Full-time employment grew by 3,300 and parttime employment decreased by 100.

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 109.47 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 46.64 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.09 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . 12.10 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.09 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.08 Cdn. National Railway . . 76.29 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 207.84 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 39.49 Capital Power Corp . . . . 25.68 Cervus Equipment Corp 18.50 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 48.38 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 56.11 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 24.30 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.29 General Motors Co. . . . . 32.68 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 21.29 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.62 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 39.10 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 30.21 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 41.14 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 10.25 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 52.85 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 125.32 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.24 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 16.01 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 59.91 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO - The Toronto stock market plunged over 300 points Monday, registering its steepest one-day drop since April 2013, as energy stocks were pounded amid weak Chinese trade data and a report suggesting oil has a long way to go before finding a bottom. The S&P/TSX composite index closed off the worst levels of the session when it was down almost 500 points, ending the session down 329.53 points or 2.3 per cent to 14,144.17 on top of a slide of almost two per cent last week. “We’re going to continue to see volatility in oil prices and it’s going to react to near-term economic data and it will take us some time to work through the supply and demand imbalances that are in the energy market right now,” said Colum McKinley, Canadian equities manager at CIBC Asset Management. Oil prices have tumbled nearly 40 per cent since mid-summer on lower demand and a glut of supply, due in large measure to increased production in the U.S. Prices have also been depressed by OPEC’s decision to leave production levels unchanged and a move by Saudi Arabia last week to cut prices. The TSX energy sector fell 6.5 per cent Monday in addition to a five per cent plunge last week as the price of crude settled at a five-year low. A stronger U.S. dollar was also partly responsible for pushing the January crude oil contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange down $2.79 to US$63.05 a barrel on Monday. The Canadian dollar fell 0.38 of a cent to 87.09 cents US. The move followed data showing China’s exports rose by a weaker-than-expected 4.7 per cent, down from October’s 10.6 per cent. Imports were forecast to post a small increase but instead contracted by 6.7 per cent from a year earlier. Also, Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Longson said that prices

Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 17.83 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.26 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 96.17 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84.23 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 34.25 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 13.27 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 18.63 First Quantum Minerals . 16.95 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 22.37 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 8.61 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 3.53 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.52 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 39.89 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.34 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 15.93 Energy Arc Resources . . . . . . . . 24.29 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 27.28 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 55.24 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.52 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 36.10 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 35.64 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 10.05 Canyon Services Group. . 8.00 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 22.45 CWC Well Services . . . 0.4500 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . . 5.41 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 1.40 for Brent crude, an international benchmark, could fall to as low as US$43 a barrel next year. The U.S. investment bank cut its 2015 average price estimate for Brent by $28 to $70 per barrel, and its 2016 average by $14 to $88 a barrel. Falling energy stocks also depressed U.S. markets with the Dow Jones industrials down 106.31 points to 17,852.48, the Nasdaq shed 40.07 points at 4,740.69 and the S&P 500 index slipped 15.06 points at 2,060.31. Sharply lower crude prices were reflected in revised capital spending plans by oilpatch companies. Precision Drilling Corp. (TSX:PD) said Monday that it’s planning a $493-million capital budget for 2015, which will be down 44 per cent from what it’s currently planning for capital expenditures this year. Its shares fell 50 cents or 7.3 per cent to $6.35. Vermilion Energy (TSX:VET) said its capital spending for 2015 will come in at $525 million, down 22 per cent from its planned 2014 spending. Its shares shed $2.85 or 5.8 per cent to $46.14. Elsewhere, Citigroup cut its rating for Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) to neutral and its shares fell $1.50 or four per cent to $35.64. The China trade data also hit mining stocks hard with the base metals sector down 3.45 per cent with the March copper contract two cents lower at US$2.89 a pound. Financials also weighed on the TSX, down 1.45 per cent as bank shares continued to fall back following a mixed bag of earnings reports last week. The gold sector was the only major advancer, up 1.4 per cent while the February gold contract gained $4.50 to US$1,194.90 an ounce. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at the close of Monday at world financial market trading. Stocks:

Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 91.70 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 38.59 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.46 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 22.55 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 49.28 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 2.83 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 2.98 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.020 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 6.35 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 33.70 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . . 4.30 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.93 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 5.14 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 46.14 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 79.35 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 65.07 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101.63 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 31.51 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.19 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 33.27 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 45.68 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 79.50 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 22.81 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 49.16 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.40 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 79.85 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 42.57 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.72 S&P/TSX Composite Index 14,144.17, down 329.53 points Dow - 17,852.48, down 106.31 points S&P 500 - 2,060.31, down 15.06 points Nasdaq - 4,740.69, down 40.07 points Currencies: Cdn - 87.09 cents US, down 0.38 of a cent Pound - C$1.7964, up 1.62 cents Euro - C$1.4135, up 0.85 of a cent Euro - US$1.2311, up 0.21 of a cent Oil futures: US$63.05 per barrel, down two dollars, 79 cents (January contract) Gold futures: US$1,194.90 per oz., up $4.50 (February contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $19.27 oz., down 3.1 cents $619.53 kg., down $1 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG - ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: Jan ‘15 $6.40 higher $429.10; March ‘15 $5.50 higher $426.40; May ‘15 $5.50 higher $428.80; July ‘15 $6.30 higher $430.80; Nov ‘15 $6.20 higher $428.40; Jan. ‘16 $6.20 higher $433.70; March ‘16 $6.20 higher $441.60; May ‘16 $6.20 higher $443.30; July ‘16 $6.20 higher $443.30; Nov. ‘16 $6.20 higher $443.30. Barley (Western): Dec. ‘14 unchanged $174.00; March ‘15 unchanged $177.00; May ‘15 unchanged $179.00; July ‘15 $2.00 higher $181.00; Oct. ‘15 $2.00 higher $181.00; Dec. ‘15 $2.00 higher $181.00; March ‘16 $2.00 higher $181.00; May ‘16 $2.00 higher $181.00; July ‘16 $2.00 higher $181.00; Oct. ‘16 $2.00 higher $181.00; Dec. ‘16 $2.00 higher $181.00. Monday’s estimated volume of trade: 728,660 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 728,660.

TORONTO - British Columbia’s premier said Monday the province’s multibillion-dollar agreement with Petronas to build a liquefied natural gas terminal is “done,” while acknowledging the Malaysian energy giant still has hurdles to overcome before the project can go ahead. Petronas announced last week that it was putting off construction of its proposed LNG terminal near Prince Rupert,

B.C., even though it was pleased with recent moves the province made to make the nascent industry more competitive. Christy Clark said in Toronto that the province had completed all of the elements of a project development agreement with Petronas. “We are done with Petronas. What they need to do is make sure the market conditions work for them in terms of their suppliers.” Some officials in the B.C. government have suggested that the delay is a tactic by Petronas

Ottawa asked to lift cap on immigrants Alberta can nominate for permanent jobs BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Alberta wants the federal government to lift the lid on the number of economic immigrants it can nominate each year for permanent residence so it can better meet its growing labour needs. Jobs Minister Ric McIver said the province has sent a letter to federal Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander. “I would like the federal government to take the cap off of the maximum number of provincial nominees that we can appoint so that we can bring in the people that we need,” McIver said in an interview Monday. “We think we are going to be 96,000 workers short by 2023 and most of those (are for) skilled and good-paying jobs.” McIver said the number of economic immigrants allowed into Alberta should be driven by labour market evidence and local information so the province can better react to its own circumstances. All of Alberta’s quota of 5,500 certificates under the immigrant nominee program for 2014 have been issued, and they were not enough, he said. The certificates allow skilled and semi-skilled immigrant workers, along with their spouse and dependent children, to be nominated by the province for permanent residence in Canada. Citizenship and Immigration Canada makes the final decision on whether to grant permanent resident appli-

to get a better deal from the suppliers. The Malaysian firm’s investment of $36 billion for the Pacific Northwest LNG project covers the LNG plant, shale fields in northeastern B.C. and a pipeline to connect the two. Petronas acknowledged last week that the government had “brought resolution to key policy matters,” such as establishing a tax regime for LNG firms, detailing offsets for greenhouse gas emissions and gaining support from First Nations.

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Greek financial lifeline extended as Brussels, Athens wrestle over austerity FRANKFURT — European finance ministers on Monday gave bailed-out Greece a two-month extension of its financial lifeline as they argue about whether Athens should impose more budget austerity to meet conditions for the last installment of aid. Jeroen Dijsselbloem, head of the group of finance ministers from countries that use the euro, said after the meeting in Brussels that the group would say yes to a request from Greece to push its current bailout deal into next year. Greece’s current bailout program was slated to run out at the end of the year and the country was to switch to a standby credit line with less onerous conditions. But its latest budget has failed to pass muster with international creditors. That means Greece hasn’t been able to pass the final review of its compliance with its rescue package and tap the last bailout loan installment of 1.8 bil-

lion euros ($2.2 billion). Greece was rescued from a financial and economic crisis with the help of 240 billion euros ($297 billion) in loans from other eurozone governments and the International Monetary Fund. The country also defaulted on government bonds. Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras is eager to reach the end of the aid program as the country recovers economically because the loans came with politically unpopular conditions. Greece has had to restrain government spending and raise taxes to try to reduce debt. Samaras said the European Commission and IMF argue that the country’s current budget has a 1.7 billion euro hole that must be filled with more cuts — a position Samaras rejects. Samaras faces the possibility of new elections next year where he would compete against the left-wing Syriza party, which has denounced the bailout deal.

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Partially offsetting these factors were higher member deposits, loans, total equity and total assets as of the nine-month mark in 2014. Servus’s 2014 annual general meeting is scheduled for March 11 in Edmonton. In addition to disclosing the amount of money to be dispersed under its 2014 profit-share plan, Servus has updated its profit-share calculator, which allows members to determine how much they will receive under the program based on their banking activities. That calculator can be accessed on the Servus website at www.servus.ca by clicking on Calculators and then Profit Share.

cations. “The amount we need will change from year to year, depending on how good the economy is, whether it is up or down,” he said. “Removing the cap seems like a responsible thing to do.” McIver said the federal quota is not high enough to meet Alberta’s existing job crunch. In some cases the province has temporary foreign workers filling permanent jobs, he said. Some companies are at risk of losing these employees because of changes Ottawa has made to the temporary program. McIver said lifting the cap on the number of provincial nominees would help Alberta’s economy across the board, including the energy, beef and tourism industries. “If you haven’t got people to feed and water the cattle, then the rancher goes home. If you don’t have someone to wash the dishes, make the beds and wash the floors, then the whole hotel closes,” he said. “You could extend that example across a whole bunch of other business models all over Alberta.” Citizenship and Immigration Canada officials were not immediately available for comment. Last week the Canadian Federation of Independent Business called on Ottawa to replace its controversial temporary foreign worker program with a visa that would provide a path to permanent residence for entry-level employees from abroad. The organization said such a visa would address labour shortages for small businesses.

German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble, right, speaks with Dutch Finance Minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem, center, and Luxembourg’s Finance Minister Pierre Gramegna during a meeting of the eurogroup finance ministers at the EU Council building in Brussels on Monday.

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Freezing rain coats roads RAINFALL COMPLICATES CITY ROAD CLEARING, MAKES TRAVEL TREACHEROUS BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF Warming temperatures mean the snow that plows are removing from Red Deer streets has the consistency of apple sauce. Throw in the freezing rain over the weekend and it becomes iced-over apple sauce. Overnight Saturday to Sunday morning, about 1.2 mm of freezing rain fell in Red Deer, according to Environment Canada. That rain froze on city streets and area highways, turning them into a veritable skating rink. A snow plow crew suspended it’s green and grey zone plowing, residential and collector routes, and was redirected to sanding over the weekend, said Red Deer Public Works manager Greg Sikora. “Whenever you start getting warm temperatures, it becomes a little more difficult to control the grade depth and the amount being moved,” he said. “It’s like moving apple sauce around. It gets a little tough.” For the first time since the new Red

Deer snow removal policy was implemented, residential plowing began late last week. Since then, crews have been plowing from north in Johnstone and Kentwood and working their way south. On Monday, they were scheduled to start residential and collector road plowing in the Riverside Meadows area. Sikora said getting vehicles off the streets that are about to be plowed remains a consistent problem hindering efforts. He said it becomes much easier for plows to go straight through a street and when they finish, the road is fully cleared. Though it is in its early stages, the collector and residential clearing is going smoother this year compared to last. Sikora said that can be attributed to the large amount of snow last year and this year’s relative calm, for the time being. One noticeable change this year is that both sides of the street will receive windrows, a change from previous policy of putting windrows on a single side, depending on the year. This means most residents will have to shovel windrows at the end of their driveways.

“If there is opportunity, such as a greenspace, we’ll pull snow across to the greenspace,” said Sikora. “It’s not trying to be inequitable, it’s just taking the opportunity to move it there.” For updated information on the City of Red Deer plowing schedule visit www.reddeer.ca/snowzone. Meanwhile, crashes were reported all over Central Alberta, including a 10-car pileup on Antler hill over the weekend. A 10-car pileup and a three-and-ahalf hour closure of Hwy 2 between Innisfail and Penhold provided just a glimpse of the weather-induced carnage on Alberta’s roads. Late Sunday afternoon, the RCMP’s Innisfail Integrated Traffic Unit closed the highway after a major pileup at the Penhold overpass, Hwy 42, sent several people to hospital. A second collision occurred near Opal Road near Antler Hill, and included a stationary RCMP vehicle. The officer was outside the car when it was struck by a semi-tractor trailer. According to a release, the semi lost control on ice and struck the police car. There was significant damage done to the police car but the officer was not

hurt. Traffic was redirected off of Hwy 2 to Hwy 2A. However, a third collision occurred on Hwy 2A near Penhold. A spokesperson for Alberta Transportation said the ministry is the only body that can close a road or highway but it is very rare. However, RCMP will close down an area of road and reroute traffic in the case of an investigation or a collision. It takes sustained limited visibility or sustained bad weather with little chance for respite for a road to be closed. On Monday morning, Rimbey RCMP were called out to Hwy 20 near Township Road 410. Sgt. Mark Groves said a southbound jeep was travelling too fast for road conditions and attempted to pass another vehicle. The driver lost control on the black ice on the road and hit the ditch, rolling twice. The occupants, a male and female in their 20s, were taken by EMS to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Groves said the road conditions around Rimbey are not great, with plenty of icy patches. He asked drivers to remember their winter driving skills and take their time. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

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The 10th annual auction of an antique refrigerator raised money for breast cancer research but also became a matching appliance in an unusual way to the highest bidder. The 1947 McLary fridge was repainted by Trevor Comfort in 1959 Cadillac woodrose metallic pink. Comfort Collision repaints an old fridge each year, usually in Coca-Cola’s traditional red and white. To honour the woman who owned the fridge, who passed away from breast cancer, the fridge was repainted pink this year. Each year, a fridge is raffled at the Red Deer Street Rodder’s car club Christmas party. Traditionally the winner then donates it back so it can be auctioned at the party. Last weekend, as in the past, Tom Kean, auctioneer with Cherry Hill Auction, and car collector, was asked to conduct the fridge auction. Kean just happens to own a 1959 pink Cadillac, the same colour as the fridge, and ended up bidding on the fridge as well. Kean is in photo with his pink Caddy and new fridge. “It will be a great addition to my shop. When an auctioneer tells the crowd he would like to bid on an item, his buddies usually keep the bidding going up. I was happy to buy the fridge, it will have a good home,” Kean said. The raffle and auction raised a total of $1,365. “Let’s see what Trevor comes up for next year.”

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Fire cadet program launched BY MARY-ANN BARR ADVOCATE STAFF

This map supplied by Red Deer College shows the planned locations of the proposed new multiplex, in yellow on the right, and the new residences, in light blue at front right.

College prepares expansion plans The newly released Red Deer College land use master plan provides a glimpse at what the school is planning to build for its future. The proposal is to have the expansion ready for the 2019 Canada Winter Games. It includes plans for two hockey rinks, one Olympic-sized and one NHL-sized, as well as a twin gymnasium, a parkade,

four new student residences and several new academic buildings. The multiplex, which includes the hockey rinks and double-sized gymnasium, are a big part of the city’s successful 2019 Canada Winter Games bid. According to the plan, they would be built at the west end of the campus, adjacent to Hwy 2. The new student residences, which

will serve as the athletes village during the winter games. The plan also includes several new roadways and pedestrian pathways to connect the new facilities to the original campus and to the roadway. RDC’s board of governors will consider this updated master plan at their Thursday meeting. The updated plan is a revamp of the college’s 2003 plan.

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Learning how to be a firefighter includes skills that can carry through to an individual’s own life. That’s one of the benefits of the new fire cadet program launched by the Penhold Fire Department on Monday. The program allows high school students from Penhold Crossing Secondary School to earn five credits toward their high school diploma. “We very much wanted to partner with Chinook’s Edge School Division when they announced the new high school in Penhold and we figured the best way was through a fire cadet program,” Fire Chief Jim Pendergast said. Penhold Crossing Secondary School, which has students from Grades 6 to 12, opened its doors in September. Pendergast said he gathered support from the school division and the Town of Penhold.

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BRIEFS Theft of vehicle in Sylvan prompts RCMP warning RCMP are reminding drivers they could become victims of crime of opportunity, if they leave their vehicles running and unlocked. A man is now facing charges following an incident in Sylvan Lake on Saturday. As Sylvan Lake RCMP were setting up for the annual Charity Checkstop, they received a call from a person that their pickup truck had just been stolen by an unknown man. The truck had been left idling in the driveway and was unlocked. Police responded immediately to learn that the suspect fled on foot after getting the stolen truck stuck in a nearby alley in Hewlett Park. The suspect was chased at first by witnesses, then by responding RCMP members. The suspect was cornered in a nearby residential area and arrested. Subsequent to the arrest, police located a set of keys later confirmed to belong to another stolen vehicle that has now been recovered by Blackfalds RCMP. The suspect was found to have two outstanding warrants for his arrest as well. The man, age 30, of Red Deer, has been charged with theft of a truck, possession of stolen property, resisting arrest, and two counts of failing to comply with a probation. RCMP are asking the public to lock vehicle doors and remove or keep valuables out of sight.

Biking for toys at Only Women’s Fitness Ride for Toys to collect new toys for single-parent families this Christmas runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday at Only Women’s Fitness. Fourteen teams will ride indoor bikes for 10 hours to raise toys to help Only Women’s Fitness adopt as many families as possible for the Central Alberta Women’s Outreach Adopt a Family program. A few one-hour spots remain open during the bike-athon. To enter a team, call Only Women’s Fitness at 403-3415999. The ride is open to members of Only Women’s Fitness and non-members, but only women can participate.

Each participant must donate two unwrapped toys. The public — both men and women — are invited to stop in on Friday at Only Women’s Fitness, at 4725 49th St. in Red Deer, to donate toys to help make Christmas special for families in need. Toys must be new and unwrapped. Toys are needed for all ages.

TOQUE TOSS

Voir dire examines evidence before Malley trial starts Lawyers are haggling over which evidence and which witnesses can be called in the trial of a man accused in the bombing death of a young mother from Innisfail. Brian Andrew Malley, 57, is scheduled to go before a jury in January on charges of first-degree murder, causing an explosion likely to injure or kill and sending an explosive device. Charges were laid in the spring of 2012 by RCMP investigating the death on Nov. 25, 2011, of single mother Vicky Shachtay, who was partially disabled from injuries sustained in a car crash. Police allege that Shachtay’s daughter had left for school and that Shachtay was at home with her caregiver when a package was delivered to her door. The package exploded, killing Shachtay and injuring her caregiver. After a series of pre-trial motions and applications, including a failed effort to have the trial moved out of Red Deer, proceedings against Malley are now in a voir dire. Such proceedings may be held before or during a trial to determine the admissibility of evidence to be presented in the trial proper. Malley is represented by Edmonton defence counsel Bob Aloneissi, with the assistance of student-at-law George Samia. Crown prosecutor Anders Quist and his team, also based in Edmonton, have made a number of applications that Justice Kirk Sisson must consider before the trial opens. At Quist’s request, Sisson has banned publication of evidence discussed during the voir dire to avoid prejudicing the jury during the trial proper. The trial proper has been scheduled over a span of six weeks, beginning with jury selection on Jan. 26.

Edmonton Eskimo fans win blood drive contest Edmonton Eskimo fans won the Corpuscle Cup in a Red Deer blood donor challenge.

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Red Deer Rebels players and volunteers gather up the hundreds of toques tossed onto the ice during the first period at the Centrium on Friday. The annual event in support of the Red Deer Christmas Bureau went into high gear after Rebels captain Conner Bleackley scored the Rebels’ first goal of the game against the Moose Jaw Warriors. Eskimo fan Darin Clark rallied his troops to donate 130 units of blood for Canadian Blood Services during the month-long challenge. Eskimo fans challenged fans from the Calgary Stampeders and Saskatchewan Roughriders. Together, supporters for the three teams generated 322 donations, including 51 from new donors. Fans from the Stampeders and Roughriders may be able to take a crack at taking the cup from Eskimo fans again next year when another football blood donor challenge is

planned. The teams were led by three local radio disc jockeys. Meanwhile, Canadian Blood Services is urging people to donate blood this month, since there are more than 100 openings. There are appointments available at clinics on Dec. 11, 16 and 19. Demand for blood often increases during the holidays, at the same time as more people cancel appointments because of the busy Christmas season. To book an appointment to donate blood, go to blood.ca or call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283).

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CADET: Pilot project included two boys And in October, as a pilot, two male high school students began firefighter training at the volunteer fire department. The students take the same training as regular firefighters so if they want to, they can eventually become firefighters and be a volunteer with Penhold Fire Department or somewhere else, or try to work toward a career, said Pendergast. They learn life skills such as mental and physical wellness, a sense of responsibility, personal growth, leadership, teamwork and fire prevention skills. The two cadets in the program are interested in becoming firefighters as a career, and will continue in the second semester in January. They will be joined by as many as four other new cadets as the fire department can take up to six students at a time. “The two students are doing awesome,” Pendergast said. They come to regular practice every Wednesday night. They also happen to have Thursday afternoons off and volunteer firefighters are mentoring them

then, said Pendergast. Their uniforms have been donated but there are other costs such as sewing on badges, books and courses. ATCO has donated $2,700 over three years ($900 per year) to help with the other costs. When the fire department has a real call, the cadets will be notified as well. They can help with cleanup at the fire

hall and putting everything back in service. Pendergast said the students are not actually fighting fires but “our goal is to work towards — once we feel comfortable with them — all the cadets will be able to come to the emergency and operate in the safe zone, maybe help out at the command post or at a hydrant and pick up the hose after-

ward, etcetera,” Pendergast said. “We very much want them to be value added.” He said he talked to another fire department in Alberta with a program and all the fire cadets were allowed to do was wax trucks and shine chrome. The students are insured through their school. barr@reddeeradvocate.com

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Trying to avoid consumerism frenzy It all started as I was perusing the well known aisles of our local dollar store. I was in search of an abundance of cheap decorations for my kids birthday party. The dollar store is great for this kind of venture as it is always jam packed with stuff. And to add insult to injury, for a fraction of the price other places will sell it for. Therefore I can get twice … three times as much stuff. And oh how I love stuff. I found the stuff I was in search of, plus another entire basketful full of addition stuff and at that point I was gleaming with joy in all of the stuff I had gained. Finally, after a few days and 10 more trips to the dollar store, the birthday party was upon us. A plethora of kids and family showed up. With them they drug bags filled with brightly coloured tissue paper and, you guessed it, more stuff. It was when I was chucking out all of the disposable decorations I had bought for the party and looking around in astonishment at all of the stuff that my four and six year olds acquired in a matter of four hours that the reality hit me. I had surrendered myself wholly to the evils of extreme consumerism. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not going to go out and start hunting rabbits for sustenance or tell my kids we are kyboshing Christmas gifts this year. I mean really, consumerism has done a lot of prac-

tical good for the world. But sometimes it can get the best of us. And it had for me and my family. I knew this when I saw my children ripping through presents, hardly saying a thank-you before setting their eyes on the next item to be obtained (despite my constant reminding of manners). I knew we had been usurped by greed as my husband and LINDSAY I sneakily tossed out old toys BROWN so the children would literME PLUS THREE ally have room for the new ones being hauled in by the truckload. I look at my own habits and know I am no better — I’m the one they’ve probably learned it from. I find myself in the big box stores frantically searching for sales and deals. When happening upon a cheap item of clothing I will buy 10 of them. … Like seriously?! Why do I need 10 pairs of leggings? I do laundry daily.

“Since we cannot change reality, let us change the eyes which see reality.” — Nikos Kazantzakis, Greek writer and philosopher

should I do? Greg Smalley, vice-president, Family Ministries: I can appreciate your concerns. As we’ve touched on recently here in this column, overindulging our kids can block their “gratitude receptors” and breed a sense of entitlement. And as you’ve discovered, the challenges become more difficult when well-intentioned or uncooperative in-laws are involved.

“Is it worth the effort?” he asked. “For little or no results.” I wasn’t certain how to answer the question. The conversation had been on the topic of self-esteem building and strategies to improve our sense of selfworth and awareness. The gentleman with whom I shared the conversation had a different view of the topic than I did. “I think people are who they are,” he said. “To suggest that you can somehow change the way you think is akin to suggesting that you can somehow change your family history.” “You’re not bound by your history,” I countered. “Family or personal.” “I think most beliefs are too deep-set to change, most attitudes and perceptions too ingrained to shift. We can delude ourselves into thinking that we can be something other than what we are, but that’s all it is: a delusion. A dream. A wisp of wishful, errant thinking.” If you believe change is impossible — that beliefs, values and perceptions are set in stone — then change will likely be impossible for you. I’ve seen people with a genuine MURRAY desire to change, change FUHRER dramatically. Years ago, when I began my journey, someone shared with me some wise words: “What is imagined tends to be realized.” To me that meant that should I dare to imagine the possibility of tangible change in my life, then I could expect to realize it and I did. A vital component of my personal self-esteem regime and the topic of many columns and insightful talks is meditation. I have been practising meditation nightly for years and find the experience rejuvenating, relaxing and empowering. Truth be known, many of the ideas and insights for my weekly Extreme Esteem column have arisen out of my nightly meditations. Recently, a close friend alerted me to a fascinating article from the website www.feelguide.com on meditation. He surmised correctly that being a selfesteem coach and intuitive hypnotherapist I would find the article interesting. The headline caught my attention: Harvard unveils MRI study proving meditation literally rebuilds the brain’s grey matter in eight weeks. This major study was conducted by a Harvard-affiliated team of researchers based at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). According to the article, over eight weeks, participants practised a form of mindful meditation with results that amazed everyone.

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Those who fail to study history are doomed to repeat it Q: Every now and then I’ll see these “man on the street” interviews on television where people’s ignorance of history is on display — and it discourages me that our culture doesn’t seem to value its importance. I’d like to cultivate a deeper interest with my own kids but don’t know where to start. Any ideas? Jim: I appreciate the concern behind your question, as well as its timeliness. This week is, after all, a significant day in U.S. history: the anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the United States’ entry into World War II. History is important, though sadly some have come to regard it as just a bunch of dates and events from long ago that have no relevance today. That’s unfortunate because this sentiment couldn’t be more misguided. As philosopher George Santayana observed, “Those who don’t remember the past are doomed to repeat it.” I believe there’s great value in history’s ability to teach lessons, impart wisdom, inspire and build character. I’d suggest you begin by exposing your kids to biographies and stories that will help them “enter the worlds” of key historical figures, as well as everyday people of the past. Who were they? What did they value? What conflicts did they confront? Was their response virtuous or villainous? As you actively engage them this way, chances are your children will see that the universality of the struggles and principles are just as applicable today. For good material on American history, you can visit wallbuilders.com. And though we haven’t yet

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BROWN: Buying stuff or sharing the holiday spirit Why do we need to surround ourselves with material debris that holds no emotional merit? With Black Friday recently passing, I realize I am not the only one who finds comfort in the material stuff. Materialism and greed surround us and I am sure it will only get worse as our world evolves. However, I am not here to tell you how to live. I’m not here to explain what’s right and what is wrong. I don’t have those answers. B u t what I will tell you is during these next few holiday weeks especially, I will be keeping my spending habits in check. I will be reminding myself next time I am grocery shopping at the big box store and pass the clothing section that I have everything I need at home. And better yet, I will venture into the homey downtown section of my city and explore the local shops — the mom and pop stops. I want my money to be spent locally this Christmas season. Instead of buying more stuff to give to that acquaintance I wanted to share some holiday spirit with, I will ask them out for coffee or give them a homemade basket of preserves and baked goods. When thinking of decorations, I will be creative and use what I have instead of buying throwaway goods that in the end pollute our earth with even more unnecessary junk. I will buy second hand and I will donate instead of trashing. Again, I am not saying that consumerism is a bad thing, because it isn’t. But like many ideologies in this day and age, we have taken it too far.

Let’s remember this holiday season that good tidings are more essential than material goods. Physical substance cannot give you that same warm sensation as a steaming Bailey’s and coffee with your best friend. And many times, the clutter of greed can overshadow the things that really matter in one’s life. For me, this year will be about showing my children that friends, family and that special feeling that money just can’t buy is what the holidays are truly made for. Lindsay Brown is a Sylvan Lake mother of two and freelance columnist.

DALY: Get on the same team Given the potential long-term negative impact on your son, I’d strongly encourage you and your wife to address the issue with her mom. But before you do, you both need to discuss your individual concerns and work toward getting on the same team. It’s likely your wife is feeling the same as you, but with the added burden of not wanting to confront or alienate her mother. You, on the other hand, might feel that her mom’s benevolence is undermining your family’s goals and values -- or that your own efforts to provide aren’t adequate. It’s important that you voice and understand each other’s emotions before moving forward. When the time is right, it’s best if your wife has this discussion privately with her mom. But however you choose to approach the conversation, unless it’s clear that your mother-in-law is deliberately defying your wishes, her motives and actions ought to be given the benefit of the doubt. Express appreciation for the love she shows your son – and invite her to join in helping develop his character by putting limits on the gifts he receives. You might suggest a dollar amount, or perhaps alternatives for the excess such as contributions to school expenses or a college fund. For further help and support, please give our counselors a call. Jim Daly is a husband and father, an author, and president of Focus on the Family and host of the Focus on the Family radio program. Catch up with him at www.jimdalyblog.com or at www.face-

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FUHRER: Meditation can change the brain MRI scans confirmed that meditation can actually change the brain itself. “Although the practice of meditation is associated with a sense of peacefulness and physical relaxation, practitioners have long claimed that meditation also provides cognitive and psychological benefits that persist throughout the day,” said study senior author Sara Lazar of the MGH Psychiatric Neuroimaging Research Program and a Harvard Medical School instructor in psychology. “This study demonstrates that changes in brain structure may underlie some of these reported improvements and that people are not just feeling better because they are spending time relaxing.” According to the article, detailed comparisons were made between the brains of skilled meditators and individuals who had never practised meditation. The results showed “a thickening of the cerebral cortex in areas associated with attention and emotional integration.” There was also a major increase in density in the hippocampus – the area of the brain associated with self-awareness, compassion and introspection. And the changes didn’t stop there. Most participants reported significant reductions in stress levels. Again, MRI scans revealed the reasons why: a decreased grey-matter density was apparent in the amygdala, part of the limbic system related to anxiety and stress. Research definitively confirmed that meditation was causing physical changes in the brains of participants. This was not an onerous task. Participants spent less than 30 minutes per day practising mindfulness exercise. A small investment in time for a significant mental change. The overall assessment of the study: by practising meditation (and other forms of mindfulness) we can purposefully “enhance our well-being and quality of life.” Think about it. If meditation can actually change the

structure our brains, imagine the possibilities for dramatic shifts when we add an entire regimen of self-esteem building techniques available to each of us. Here are some simple instructions for a comfortable seated meditation. Find a place where you will not be disturbed. I prefer to sit in a comfortable chair but you can also sit upon a pillow on the floor. Loose fitting, comfortable clothing is preferable. Before you begin, set your intention. Make a decision to devote the energy of your mind, body and heart to resting in stillness. Surrender to wakefulness, mindfulness and awareness. Close your eyes and focus on your breathing. Actually become physically aware of the sensation of breathing. Make a mental scan of your body, looking for any places that may be holding trapped stress or tension, and just imagine your can breathe relaxation right into those very spots – almost like expanding a balloon. Withdraw your attention from thoughts of the past or future. Let your attention become immersed in the sensations of your breathing. If you find yourself distracted by thoughts or ideas, gently bring your attention back to your breathing. With each breath, allow yourself to be fully in the moment. It is in the “now” that you will discover ever-deepening levels of power, purpose and awareness. Slowly turn your attention inward and find the stillness in your mind. Some people like to repeat the word “om” but I prefer the phrase “relax now.” Say the word or phrase silently in your mind. Don’t worry if you find yourself thinking a lot. This is normal. With practice, you’ll gain the ability to quiet the mind and move fully and completely into the moment. “Your life does not get better by chance,” wrote the late American entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker, Jim Rohn. “It gets better by change.” Change is not a delusion — a wisp of wishful, errant thinking. Change is possible and often preferable and if you start today just imagine where you’ll be in as little as eight weeks. Murray Fuhrer is a self-esteem expert and facilitator. His recent book is entitled Extreme Esteem: The Four Factors. For more information on self-esteem, check the Extreme Esteem website at www.extremeesteem.ca.

Starbucks looks to speed up wait times with mobile ordering cent of its 12,000 U.S. stores over the next five years. That program, which includes small plates such as chicken skewers after 4 p.m., is already in select stores around the country. The transformation of stores in the evenings into a place to grab a glass of wine will also make Starbucks more of a social destination or place to unwind, executives said. That should help brace against the shift to online shopping, which Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has warned will hurt tradi-

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NEW YORK — Starbucks plans to let customers across the U.S. order ahead on their smartphones over the next year, a move that should help shrink lines as it pushes more snacks, sandwiches and even wine. In select areas, the chain also plans to offer delivery by late 2015. “Delivery is one of our most requested ideas,” Adam Brotman, chief digital officer at Starbucks, said at the company’s investor day in Seattle. The new ordering options and a dramatic increase in U.S. food sales were part of the plans Starbucks executives laid out to drive up profit over the next five years. To convince more people to get something to eat with their drinks, Starbucks has already revamped its baked goods and introduced new sandwiches, snacks and salad boxes. The push has been paying off. In its most recent quarter, the company TELUS said breakfast sandwich OPTIK TV sales rose by 30 per cent. Still, it said its share of the fast-food lunch market remains at around 2 per cent. Starbucks says its food push will be helped by making beer and wine available in up to 25 per

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BRIEF Eaten Alive draws 4.1 million viewers LOS ANGELES — Discovery Channel’s “Eaten Alive” special that pitted snake against man drew more than 4 million viewers, but not all considered it time well spent. Although the title and a promotional video indicated that naturalist Paul Rosolie would be swallowed by a giant anaconda, Sunday’s pre-taped special didn’t go that far. Rosolie, described by Discovery as a snake researcher and conservationist, ended his Amazon jungle encounter with the snake after it encircled his body and began squeezing. Wearing bulky protective gear, Rosolie escaped with a sore arm but uneaten. Online, some viewers jeered the show for falling short of its promise. One posting showed a photo of a mildlooking dog nibbling on a person’s finger, accompanied by a request for their own Discovery show. Lisa Lange, senior vice-president for the animal rights group PETA, said

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‘Offering: Live at Temple University,’ released earlier this year, is a recording of a 1966 John Coltrane concert. released Giant Steps, a game-changing album of swiftly restructuring harmonies and fast, staggering solos. The next year, he ran just as hard in the opposite direction, releasing My Favorite Things and Africa/Brass, stern and formidable records where the chords hardly moved at all. By the time he established his so-called classic quartet in 1962, he was focused on building resolute foundations. The band drew on free jazz pioneer Ornette Coleman’s influence, plus Coltrane’s own studies of Indian and West African classical musics, and helped redefine the jazz combo as a breathing, unified body. But in March 1960, Davis could find no suitable replacement for him, so Coltrane agreed to make one final trip. On the first night of the tour, at the Paris Olympia, startled boos mingled with applause during Coltrane’s solos. That show was left off the All of You box because of rights claims, but even in front of northern Europe’s more cordial audiences, a sense of restlessness

is easy to detect. As his solo on So What peaks into ungraspable flurries, or his off-scale playing on All of You pulls Cobb off his accents, listeners must be wondering — is this the guy we’ve been listening to on Kind of Blue? All of You catches Coltrane at the beginning of what can be called his eruptive period, full of rapid-fire of innovations. The music went inward, but distilled much of what was going on around him: nuclear testing; the fiery launch of the first American space probe; grenades tossed in the marshes of Vietnam; conflagrations of entreaty, ignited in American slums. This era began with Coltrane’s decision to reorient Davis’s conception of “modal jazz” — that is, pieces that stay on a single chord for an entire section — to his own ends. On Davis’ Kind of Blue, jazz’s most famous modal album, Coltrane and the other soloists glide above the rhythm section, chasing melodies into air. On All of You, Coltrane’s

the special included the “inexcusable torment” of a wild anaconda and other snakes and was a “shameful stunt” done for ratings. Discovery has said the snake was unharmed, and the channel declined to comment on PETA’s criticism. Responding to disappointed viewers, Discovery said Rosolie created the challenge to draw attention to an endangered part of the world and it was his “absolute intention to be eaten alive.” But his safety and that of the snake were the top priority, and the effort had to be ended to avoid serious injury to Rosalie, Discovery said.

Disney musical Into the Woods ; the Los Angeles noir Nightcrawler; the jazz school drama Whiplash; Clint Eastwood’s Navy SEAL thriller, American Sniper; and the Second World War code-breaker tale The Imitation Game. The AFI Awards will be handed out in a luncheon on January 11 in Los Angeles.

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Russell Crowe pines for absent friends during brief stop in Gander, N.L. GANDER, N.L. — Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe was briefly in Newfoundland on Sunday and pined for absent friends through Twitter. Crowe tweeted out to his friends Alan Doyle of the band Great Big Sea and actor Allan Hawco that he was dis-

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When the Miles Davis Quintet headed to Europe in spring 1960, John Coltrane had already submitted his resignation. If he felt the common dread of leaving something big behind, it didn’t show: throughout this tour, Coltrane hit on a kind of raw intensity and seemed to be playing almost in spite of the rhythm section. His career had reached full adulthood, and he was adjusting to a new set of powers. Recordings from those 1960 concerts have trickled out over the years via small European labels, culled from radio broadcasts or private bootlegs. All of You: The Last Tour 1960, a new fourCD box of remasters released on Britain’s Acrobat imprint, is the mother lode, the fullest composite available. The eight performances included here show an artist apart, drifting into himself. “He was in stark transition, and he was under-recorded during that time,” said Andrew White, a Washington, D.C., saxophonist and scholar who has transcribed more than 800 Coltrane solos. “He was especially fertile on that tour with Miles. There are strong shades of it on the Kind of Blue record in ’59, but it was on that tour that he shocked everybody.” The band moves snugly, speaking in its familiar, crowd-pleasing musical jargon. Coltrane, meanwhile, spends long passages squeezing brittle split tones from the saxophone, or spinning circular, warbling phrases beyond exhaustion. “I think he plays on that tour differently from how he plays on any other recording,” said saxophonist Simon Spillett, who assembled the collection. “You can hear the seeds of where he’s heading. He’s pushing the saxophone and its context to its limits. Already in his head he was hearing a very different accompaniment from what (pianist) Wynton Kelly and (drummer) Jimmy Cobb were giving him.” In the late 1950s, the iconic version of Davis’s quintet turned the trumpeter into jazz’s leading man and crowned Coltrane as the tenor saxophonist to watch. This worked partly by way of contrast: Davis was the slick, prettyfaced enigma while Trane the ungainly, sweater-wearing intellect. But after five years, Coltrane’s concept was too big and implacable to play the foil’s role. In January 1960 he had

improvised patterns are rough — units of rhythm more than anything else, that slice the band’s sense of continuity. He had always built his solos around small motifs, but the wide-open harmonic system of modal music was new: it seemed to give him full control over how and when he built solos while raising the improviser’s stakes. Throughout All of You he centers on one melodic idea, approaches it from various angles, exhausts it, then moves on to another. “I start from one point and go as far as possible. But, unfortunately, I never lose my way,” Coltrane told an interviewer in January 1962. “I ‘localize,’ which is to say that I think always in a given space. I rarely think of the whole of a solo, and only very briefly. I always return to the small part of the solo that I was in the process of playing. The harmonies have become for me a kind of obsession.” On such albums as Blue Train and Giant Steps, Coltrane had gone to an extreme, making tunes that changed not only their chords but their entire keys every few beats. When he embraced modal composition starting in 1960, the common wisdom was that he had exhausted the potential of chord movement — there was just nothing else left to do. But there are always new means of assembly, especially for a scientifically minded creative inventor like Coltrane. In questioning the need for complex structures, he was working toward a kind of interrogative beauty that engulfed as well as challenged. On All of You, his repeated motifs and incantatory helixes of melody are exercises, aimed at perfecting a method of inclusive prayer. By 1963, when he made Live at Birdland — including a burning, 13-minute rendition of Afro Blue and a tears-and-sweat take on the ballad I Want to Talk About You, ending in three minutes of unaccompanied saxophone — he had condensed his powers: he could evoke that feeling of communion in just a single swipe of notes. The next year, when he recorded the modal and driving A Love Supreme, he could bottle the effect into concise, three- or four-note “cells.” At a November 1966 performance in Philadelphia, dug up and released this year as Offering: Live at Temple University (Impulse!/Resonance), he occasionally sneaks these cells into resolutely freeform playing, hitting one of his career’s stunning highs.

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Dear Annie: My husband, “Ricardo,” is Dear Annie: Do you know why I’m not a naturally curious man. He usually asks interested in sex with my husband? It questions in a charming manner, showing gives me no satisfaction. My husband’s genuine interest in family and friends. idea of sex is 30 seconds of satisfying We have a teenage son. Rihimself. He is boring, boring, cardo often asks him probing boring. questions about his girlfriend, My husband is a controlwhich upsets our son. I totally ling person, so if I initiate sex, get that Ricardo is interested he isn’t interested. It always and concerned for our son, has to be his idea. I’ve read so often I try to smooth the everything I could about havwaves and attempt to let Riing a good sex life and tried cardo know that he is being for years to please him. But too pushy. I try to say this in he thinks sexual pleasure is a lighthearted way during the only for him and the rest is conversation in order to dea tool to punish me. I’ve told fuse the tension. him how I feel, but he is never This infuriates Ricardo. wrong and can’t handle critiHe says I am undermining cism. He refuses counselling. MITCHELL his parental authority. Annie, Sometimes, I wonder whether & SUGAR our son is a fine, outstanding he is gay. young man. He does well in I had an affair, and the sex school, has great friends and was wonderful, but I broke it participates in meaningful acoff. Now I’m considering ditivities. It’s not as if he is up vorce in the hope that I can to something just because he find a man who believes that doesn’t want to talk about his girlfriend. sex ought to be fun and enjoyable for He just wants some privacy. both partners. Boring sex might be a reaI only intervene in these conversations son some women lose interest. That’s my when I see the tension rising and my son two cents. — Tired of It All getting frustrated or angry. Ricardo has Dear Tired: Dissatisfaction can be a told me that I should mind my own busi- reason to avoid sex, but your real probness and tell him in private what I think lem is a husband who doesn’t care that and not do it in front of our son. Is he you are unhappy. His disinterest in your right? It makes me feel that I’m not being concerns goes beyond the bedroom. supportive of our son. Should I just walk Whether or not you divorce, please get away from their conversation and keep counselling on your own so you can betmy feelings to myself? Right now, I have ter navigate the rocks ahead. an upset son and a furious husband. — Dear Annie: “Dumfounded Niece” was Stuck in the Middle upset that she hadn’t received any acDear Stuck: You both need a new ap- knowledgment of the flowers she sent to proach. Grilling a teenager about his her aunt’s funeral. social life will backfire every time, and My mother sent flowers to the funeral Ricardo should know better. And when of her brother in another state. When you intervene, even with good reason, Mom asked my aunt whether the flowers Ricardo thinks it makes him the bad guy looked nice, she was told they never arin front of your son. Have a private con- rived. Our local florist discovered that versation with your husband and tell him the flowers had never been sent from that peppering the boy with questions the florist in the other state. — Arlene in will simply make him clam up and be- North Dakota come resentful. It’s easier to get inforAnnie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy mation when you aren’t trying so hard. Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors (Perhaps he remembers his own teen- of the Ann Landers column. Please email age years.) The two of you should instead your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast. agree upon a silent signal when his ques- net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Cretions get out of hand. In return, promise ators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa to share what you learn. Beach, CA 90254.

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relationship. Perhaps, your sweetheart has instigated that change in your perspective. There is definitely a new vibe going on right now. Listen more than you speak today. Tuesday, Dec. 9 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Truth will finally be heard today. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Simon Helberg, 34; Kirk DougWhat you do not share with othlas, 98; Donny Osmond, 57 ers now will be more revealing THOUGHT OF THE DAY: than what you do say. Perhaps, You are motivated by pleasure it is simply you showing more and enjoyment today. You emowisdom and holding back a little tions will be more under control now. You will be able to see othtoday and this will allow you to ers more clearly now, so this will see things more clearly than allow for greater truth to prevail. usual. Today will be when you’ll GEMINI (May 21-June 20): feel that start of Jupiter retroAs much as those at work do grade in Leo. When dealing with not appreciate you or state your this transit, do not overindulge worth to the company, know that or think you are above the law. they do value you a great deal. Both will end in a negative outYou will want to state your case come for you. LARISA MAIRA in that regard, being more level HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today headed today. Tomorrow, there OZOLINS is your birthday, this year will will be arguments, hold off a bit! prove to be the year when your CANCER (June 21-July 22): perspective on relationships A lovely organized outing with changes. You will be keener your children or romantic partner on learning more, as long as will be just what you need to get it involves things you are passionate about. things in order again. There is a sense that There will be such a heavy focus on you this year, so do use that energy to heal any past after yesterday revelations, now is the time to issues or pains with others. The future is carefully chart the balanced path forward with bright and optimistic, just stay within the lines. them. Let go of yesterday’s issues. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You might have ARIES (March 21-April 19): You will unhad some interesting dreams last night, but derstand what you want within an intimate for some reason you will not share them with

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anyone, even those within your home environment. You will be feeling good. Perhaps, this is because you finally resolved an issue through your own subconscious mind. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might be sharing some issues with friends today and they will most likely not give you the support you would like. Just be mindful that they are giving their realistic perspective to help you move forward from the situation you currently have. Learn and grow today. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Today you will be able to see your family and your current financial situation more clearly. Gone are the days when you felt that you could just foolishly spend money on things. Now is the time to actively turn your discipline in the right direction towards your aspirations. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will be motivated to care for those who remind you of your family today. Your emotions will be more concealed and this will help you form a proper structure on how to express your grievances with the public. Just be careful to include as many as you can in your views. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will definitely have a more realistic point of view today. Make sure to allow greater abun-

dance into your life by letting go of that which does not serve your higher good. This is anything from a relationship to simply stopping a nasty bad habit. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your perspective on close bonded relationships will likely change in the next few months. This is not to say that others will let you down. It simply will highlight who is heading in the same direction as you, or not. Take a calm approach towards your future goals today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will see others for who they are today. You have been so focused on work and your public status that you might have forgotten those who helped you see the sun when you could only see darkness. Step up and shine that light back on them now. Keep that smile going! PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It will almost feel that you are at a crossroads today. You will want to keep to yourself now and will not want to share the news you’ve just heard with others. Work and daily life will be slower than usual and things might get a bit too realistic today. Larisa Maira Ozolins is an internationally syndicated astrologer and columnist. Her column appears daily in the Advocate.

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DESCHAMPS Sandra Sandra Judith Deschamps passed away at the Red Deer Hospice on December 6, 2014. Born in 1940 in Wynyard, SK, Sandra moved to Alberta in 1959 to begin her life as a wife and mother of three daughters. A dedicated stay-at-home mom, Sandra put her dream of being a nurse on hold for many years until the mid-1970’s, when she completed her nursing degree at Red Deer College, graduating as the Valedictorian of the Class of 1976. For many years, Sandra worked as a nurse in the Labor & Delivery Unit at the Red Deer Regional Hospital. In addition to her love for nursing, Sandra had a life-long love for music. She taught singing lessons, led her church choir, encouraged an appreciation of music in her children, and possessed a beautiful singing voice herself. Because of her enormous capacity for compassion and caring, Sandra touched many lives and made many friends. For nearly forty years, Sandra and her husband Pete lived on their farm located west of Sylvan Lake. Sandra loved the farm, and it saddened her to leave it after Pete passed away in 2009. Left to cherish the memories of “Granny Sandra” are her daughters Cheryl (Gord) Armstrong, Deb (Rob Gee) Deschamps, and Cathy (Elden) Herbert, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. A service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, at the Sylvan Lake Memorial Presbyterian Church. Sandra’s family would like to thank the wonderful and caring nursing staff of both the Hospital and the Red Deer Hospice. If desired, donations can be made in Sandra’s name to the Red Deer Hospice Society. PURDIE Ruby May 1927 - 2014 Mrs. Ruby May Purdie of Red Deer, passed away at Extendicare Michener Hill, Red Deer on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the age of 87 years. A Memorial Service in Ruby’s honor will be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with Ruth Ann Sigurdson officiating. A more complete obituary will follow. Condolences may be sent or viewed at: www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Gordon R. Mathers, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.

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Classifieds 309-3300 In loving Memory of DONALD ROBERT DARLING It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden and tragic death of Don Darling on Tuesday December 2nd, 2014. Born to Bill and Flo Darling of Red Deer, Alberta in 1944, he was the first of five children. Don married the love of his life Pam (née Soderstrom) in 1969, who predeceased him in September of this year. He is survived by their two children, Shawna and Brent; siblings, Bill (Sharon), David, Dixie (Jim Wyszynski), and Larry (Sherry); in-laws Rod (Elly) Soderstrom, Doug (Sandy) Soderstrom, Norman Soderstrom, and Laurie (John) Morrison; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousin, nieces, nephews, and friends. Don graduated from SAIT and worked as a Journeyman Auto Body Mechanic for many years before becoming an Industrial Electrician and eventually running a well-regarded auto detailing business with his wife.

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C & C COATINGS in Innisfail is seeking F/T experienced Sandblaster. On site blasting, various JJAM Management (1987) equipment, trucks and trailers. 75% new construction. Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Competitive wages and Requires to work at these benefits. Fax resume to: Red Deer, AB locations: 403-227-1165 or email 5111 22 St. bslager@telus.net 37444 HWY 2 S 37543 HWY 2N LICENSED MECHANIC & 700 3020 22 St. AUTO BODY TECH. FOOD ATTENDANT Reasonable rate. Req’d permanent shift A.J. Auto Repair & Body weekend day and evening 11, 7836 49 Ave. both full and part time. Call 403-506-6258 16 Vacancies, $10.20/hr. + benefits. Start ASAP. MILLARD TRUCKING LTD. Job description is looking for a 2 Licenced www.timhortons.com Journeyman Heavy Education and experience Duty Mechanics. not req’d. The successful applicant Apply in person or fax must be able to work well resume to: 403-314-1303 in a high paced environment. We offer a great working environment, very competitive wages and performance bonuses. All interested person are invited to apply to: Millard Trucking Ltd. Box 960, Sundre, AB T0M1X0 Fax: 403-638-4987 LUCKY’S LOUNGE email: located in Jackpot Casino, mbrodie@enerchem.com requires Waitress’s Fri. - Sun. Please apply in person at 4950 47 Ave. No phone calls please NEWCART is looking for a full time

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Growing industrial supply company in Red Deer looking for OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVES to join our team. We offer an attractive compensation, benefits & bonus program. Sales experience is not necessary but an industrial background is a definite asset. Please forward your resume to human.resources.depart1 @gmail.com

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MOFFAT GEORGE HICKMAN Margaret “Margo” April 18, 1928 - Dec. 9, 2004 Margaret Anne Moffat passed away suddenly on Dear Dad Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014 at the age of 56 years. I thought of you today, Margo was born in Red Deer But that is nothing new. on October 16th, 1958 to I thought about you yesterday, Charles and Catherine and days before that too. Sakofsky. Her parents were I think of you in silence, very important to her and I often speak your name. placed high priority on family. All I have are memories. They passed these values and a picture in a frame. onto their children. She was Your memory is a keepsake, the loving mother of Andrew, From which I’ll never part. Melissa and Caitlin Moffat, God has you in his arms, the cherished wife of John I love you in my heart. Moffat and sister to Elizabeth Gerrard, Dave and Robert Sadly missed by Sakofsky. Margo was raised Lynda and Steve in town and graduated from Hodgkinson Lindsay Thurber Composite and their family High School. She met her future husband, John at the age of 13 and to be married when she was 18. She was a Funeral Directors Girl Guide leader, ultimate & Services dance and hockey Mom and had a passion for travel. She took the family on trips to Banff and Scotland, has explored Alaska and Europe. Of all the things she loved, she loved her family the most. They were her life and Margo cared for them selflessly, putting their needs always before her own. Margo had a way of making everyone feel very special and loved. Friends and relatives of Margo are welcome to attend a celebration of her life at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 4929 - 54 Street, Red Deer, on Thursday, December 11th, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. This will be followed by a luncheon held at Poplar Ridge Hall. Anyone wishing to offer charitable donations can please do so to Ruth Sakofsky Memorial Scholarship Fund. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222

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NOW HIRING for following Positions Tile setters $28.25/hr Floor Covering Installer $ 28.25 / hr Full time and Permanent 40hrs/week Min 3 year experience Labourer $20/hr 40hrs/week No experience required Full time and permanent position Valid Driver’s Licence preferred email resume at: cat1employment @gmail.com or drop off resume at Central Alberta Tile One 7619 50 Ave Suite 9 Red Deer

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DRIVERS for furniture moving company, class 5 required (5 tons), local & long distance. Competitive wages. Apply in person. 6630 71 St. Bay 7 Red Deer. 403-347-8841 F/T TRUCK drivers req’d. Minimum Class 5 with air and clean abstract. Exp. preferred. In person to Key Towing 4083-78 St. Cres. Red Deer. MCL Waste Systems & Environmental is looking for 3 Drivers to work in our Highway Division. If you have valid Class 1 license and 2 years driving experience with a clean abstract and have proven success dealing with customers, then we want to talk to you! Walking floor experience is preferred but will train the right candidate! This position is located in Red Deer County at the Horn Hill Waste Transfer Facility. Competitive wages! Excellent benefit program after completion of probationary period. Apply with us today at jmaga@cerfcorp.com or fax your resume to 780-485-2645

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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. You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you! SHREDDING/recycling Company req’s driver 20 - 25 hrs/wk. class 3 licence, no criminal record. Incld’s some warehouse duties. May be suitable for semi-retired. email : papercuts.ltd@gmail.com or fax to 403-342-0544

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2 AQUARIUMS/CRITTER CAGE - NO LEAKS. 20 gallon Hartz in box c/w hood light. $35. 5 Gallon, $15. AQUARIUM GRAVEL - 10 lbs (new), white, $10. OR all 3 for $50. 403-227-2976 Looking for a new pet? Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

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The end to war-fighting in Afghanistan U.S., NATO OFFICIALLY END MISSION BUT COMBAT ROLE TO CONTINUE BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KABUL — American and NATO troops closed their operational command in Afghanistan on Monday, lowering flags in a ceremony to mark the formal end of their combat mission in a country still mired in war 13 years after the U.S.-led invasion toppled the Taliban regime for harbouring those responsible for 9-11. The closing of the command, which oversaw the day-to-day operations of coalition combat forces, is one of the final steps in a transition to a support and training role that begins Jan. 1. But with President Barack Obama’s recent move authorizing U.S. forces in Afghanistan to carry out military operations against Taliban and al-Qaida targets, America’s longest war will in fact continue for at least another two years. Obama’s decision to give American forces a more active role than previously envisioned suggests the U.S. is still concerned about the Afghan government’s ability to fight. And agreements signed by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to allow U.S. and NATO troops to remain in the country are seen as a red line by the Taliban, further narrowing any hope of peace talks. Not only are the Taliban a resilient insurgency, a new generation of extremists inspired by Osama bin Laden threatens the entire region. American forces are now also involved in a burgeoning military campaign against Islamic State group militants in Syria and Iraq, where Obama had hoped to end combat operations three years ago. As NATO’s International Security Assistance Force’s Joint Command lowered its flag in the capital, the Taliban carried out yet another bloody attack, this time killing a police officer and four civilians at a police station in southern Afghanistan. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told The Associated Press that the group would continue to fight “until all foreign troops have left Afghanistan.” “The Americans want to extend their mission in Afghanistan, the motive being to keep the war going for as long as possible,” Mujahid said. “And for as long as they do, the Taliban will continue their fight against the foreign and (Afghan) government forces.” From Jan. 1, the coalition will maintain a force of 13,000 troops in Afghanistan, down from a peak of about 140,000 in 2011. As of Dec. 1, there were some 13,300 NATO troops in the country. Up to 10,800 U.S. troops will remain in Afghanistan for the first three months of next year, 1,000 more than previously planned, said a NATO official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss troop deployments. By the end of 2015, however, American officials say the U.S. troop total will shrink to 5,500, and to near zero by the end of 2016. Obama’s recent decision broadened what had long been billed as an “advise and assist” mission set to begin next year, allowing American forces to launch operations against the militants as well as to provide combat and air support. Afghan officials have also said that Ghani is considering a resumption of night raids that could involve Americans. Nevertheless, U.S. Gen. John F. Campbell, commander of NATO and U.S. forces, said foreign troops will now focus on training and supporting Afghan soldiers and police, who have led the fight against the Taliban insurgents since mid-2013. “The Afghan security forces are capable,” Campbell said. “They have to make some changes in the

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International Security Assistance Force Joint Command (IJC), Lieutenant General Joseph Anderson, left, folds the flag of IJC during a flag-lowering ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday. The U.S. and NATO ceremonially ended their combat mission in Afghanistan on Monday, 13 years after the Sept. 11 terror attacks sparked their invasion of the country to topple the Taliban-led government. leadership, which they’re doing, and they have to hold people accountable.” Ghani, who replaced President Hamid Karzai, is overhauling Afghanistan’s military and the security apparatus. He has begun replacing provincial governors in volatile areas and his office said military leaders will also be replaced. His National Security Council is working on a manual that will establish rules of engagement and battlefield practices for Afghan security forces. As Afghan troops have stepped up, they have been killed in record numbers. Afghan security casualties spiked 6.5 per cent this year, with 4,634 killed in action. By comparison, some 3,500 foreign forces, including at least 2,210 American soldiers, have been killed since the war began in 2001. Afghan officials, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss their intelligence analysis, say they believe Taliban attacks will only increase in December and January as the militants react to Ghani’s embrace of a continued foreign military presence. They also blamed Pakistan’s intelligence agencies — which they have long accused of quietly supporting the militants — for the surge in violence, even though relations between the two countries have thawed in recent months since Ghani’s election. “I don’t think the war will slow or stop during the winter, as attacks on cities are not contingent on the weather,” Afghan political analyst Wahid Muzhdah said. “I believe attacks in the cities will increase.” In recent weeks, the Taliban have hit foreign targets, including military, diplomatic and civilian

installations. Four foreigners, including a British Embassy security guard and a South African charity worker and his two teenage children, have been killed in Kabul. Five attackers died in Monday’s attack on the police station, including one who blew himself up, said Samim Akhplwak, the spokesman for the Kandahar provincial governor. The attack also wounded seven people. In the restive eastern province of Nangahar, three headless bodies were found, according to the governor’s spokesman, Ahmad Zia Abdulzai. He said four people had been kidnapped “a couple of days ago.” One intact body was found on Sunday but it was unclear if the bodies were those of the kidnapped. The war has spawned widespread lawlessness in much of the country, with deadly feuds often taking place under the guise of Taliban-related violence. Monday’s muted ceremony in Kabul was in stark contrast to the heady days following the 2001 invasion, when U.S. and allied forces routed the Taliban and sent bin Laden’s al-Qaida scrambling across the border into Pakistan. But in the fallow years after the 2003 invasion of Iraq, with Washington’s attention focused on the Middle East, the Taliban took root again. Al-Qaida’s central command is meanwhile battered but intact following the 2011 killing of bin Laden, its affiliates carry out near daily attacks in several countries, and an even more radical breakaway faction — the Islamic State group — controls vast swaths of Syria and Iraq.

did not get his baby” and pointed the gun at several people inside the home. He put the baby in a car seat and placed his gun next to her and tried to leave. Officers were called to the scene and arrested him there. The man was booked into Sedgwick County Jail on suspicion of aggravated assault with a firearm, aggravated burglary and child endangerment.

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that Sierra Leone has recorded 7,798 cases, while Liberia has 7,719. Liberia still has more deaths. The data is up to date through Dec. 3 for Liberia, but through Dec. 6 for Sierra Leone. Also, case numbers occasionally fluctuate significantly as backlogs are cleared. But the latest data reflects the fact that the disease is now spreading fastest in Sierra Leone, while infection rates stabilize in Liberia and Guinea.

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LUANN Dec. 9 1972 — Martin Hartwell is found alive 32 days after his bush plane crashed in the Arctic. Three passengers died in crash. 1968 — André Laurendeau and Davidson Dunton issue their second Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism Report. The report recommends more English Canadian children take French language courses. 1947 — A Lethbridge woman and her

13-year-old daughter return home after being trapped in Bulgaria with relatives since 1938. They were unable to leave when war erupted in 1939. The Communist government refused to let her leave in 1945. 1944 — Abasand Oils Ltd. refinery is completed and starts operating on Dec. 16. Bituminous Sands Permit No. 1 was originally granted to Max Ball and associates’ Canadian Northern Oil Company in 1930. 1851 — George Williams opens Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) branch, the first in North America.

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FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: Melt online-purchased cocoa butter paint and first splatter the inside of the mould with your creative design; Once the cocoa butter has hardened, it is time to create the shell to host the filling. This is simply done by ladling tempered chocolate into the mould, turning and tapping the mould over to remove excess, scraping to clean the excess off the surface, and then putting the mould upside down on parchment paper to dry; Once the ganache is prepared and cooled to 29C, the ganache is piped into the chocolate shells and the mould is closed by covering with tempered chocolate (right).

Unleash your inner Cocoanista JACQUELINE JACEK VIEWS CHOCOLATE AS A FINE FABRIC TO CREATE EDIBLE MASTERPIECES Christmas would not be Christmas without chocolates! Well that was the message I brought back from my Christmas in November session at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. For their 26th annual Christmas in November event, Jasper Park Lodge brought in Jacqueline Jacek, the owner of JACEK Chocolate Couture of Sherwood Park. Signing up for Jacek’s session, I knew that this was not going to be an amateur approach to making chocolate, for JACEK Chocolate Couture is one of the top 10 chocolatiers in North MADHU America; their distinctiveBADONI ness is due to their unique approach to chocolate — the expression of fashion through chocolate. Jacqueline Jacek showed her entrepreneurship at the age of 11 when she launched her first business Jax Hatz, a designer hat company from her parent’s basement in Legal. “Since then, I knew I wanted to own a company that would make me happy,” explains Jacek. Fashion and chocolate made her happy and she took her passions to heart when she started her training to be a chocolatier in New Zealand. While learning the fine art of being a chocolatier, “I started to view chocolate as a fine fabric to create edible masterpieces.” Jacek owns two chocolate studios and boutiques in Edmonton where all her chocolate pieces are handcrafted using sourced fine chocolate. Like fashion, JACEK Chocolate Coutrue launches a new collection of truffles three times a year. As a designer, Jacek proclaims herself as a “cocoanista” — a fusion of a chocolatier and a fashionista. You would think that beautiful-looking chocolate would require fancy equipment but Jacek proved that this was not so. Her three basic utensils were a paint scraper, hair drier and a surface thermometer, respectively purchased from the local hardware store, drug stores and from Costco. While she purchases her fine chocolate from around the world, her moulds, cocoa butter colours and design transfer are purchased online from companies like Design and Réalisation from Quebec and Chef Rubber in Las Vegas. To pay respect to good chocolate, Jacek started her session by showing the hand-cultivated pod that grows on the tree and contains the cocoa beans. “Each pod has about 50 beans, a tree will yield 20 pods, which transfers to about two kg of chocolate,” explains Jacek. Definitely not a high yield. She then presented a slab of chocolate that looked dusty and greyish, almost like there was mould growing on the surface. While some of us would be tempted to throw it out, Jacek explained that this was chocolate that had just fallen out of temper. “This can happen when chocolate is shocked by heat and cold and the cocoa butter has crystallized — re-temper and everything is good,” explains Jacek. “If chocolate is properly tempered, it will be shiny, with a crisp snap when broken, and will release easily from moulds.” How do professional chocolatiers temper chocolate? Jacek demonstrated tempering process by melting chocolate in a bain-marie (double boiler) until it reached temperature of 45C. Because it is cooler than room temperature, she poured two-thirds of the melted chocolate onto a granite surface and used a paint scraper to move

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Jacqueline Jacek (inset), the owner of JACEK Chocolate Couture of Sherwood Park, showed guests attending the Christmas in November event hosted by Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge how to release your inner cocoanista. By using simple utensils, and purchasing online textured designs and transfers, she demonstrated how to create chocolate like professional chocolatiers. the chocolate around to cool. Once the chocolate cooled to 27C, she poured the cool chocolate from the marble slab back into the reserved warm chocolate in the bowl. She mixed the cooler and warmer chocolate until the combined chocolate temperature reached to about 32C. Jacek recommended doing the ‘temper test’ by putting some of the chocolate on a knife and letting it set in the fridge to ensure that the chocolate will set without streaks. If there are streaks, stir the chocolate well and let it sit for a few more minutes. “The key factors in tempering chocolate are time, temperature and movement,” explained Jacek. Once the chocolate was at 32C, it was time to cast the moulds. To prepare the moulds, Jacek advised to first use a cotton pad (the kind we use to remove nail polish) and polish each mould. “This gives a shiny glossy looking finished product,” explains Jacek. She also suggests purchasing professional simple design moulds instead of using ice trays. “Professional moulds release the chocolate easily while simple, less intricate designs tend not to trap bubbles,” explains Jacek. The first step to moulding is to use edible melted cocoa butter and just splatter with a paintbrush or a fork into the moulds. “It’s messy, but it is way to release your creative energy,” explains Jacek. Once the cocoa butter has hardened, it is time to create the shell to host the filling. This is simply done by ladling tempered chocolate into the mould, turning and tapping the mould over to remove excess, scraping to clean the excess off the surface, and then putting the mould upside down on parchment paper to dry. While this is being done, Jacek made one of her basic ganache. By using only four ingredients, she created a chocolaty smooth ganache. “This is where you can release your inner ‘Cocoanista,’ ” says Jacek. Flavour the ganache by infusing the cream with dry ingredients, like tea, spices and herbs. You can have fun experimenting with flavors such as candied bacon, peanuts, caramels, and other candies. If using alcohol or liquids, Jacek suggests reducing

Chocolate Ganache recipe — base 1 ¼ cup whipping cream 1 teaspoon invert sugar( could be substituted with honey or corn syrup) 1 ¼ cup fine milk chocolate 2 tablespoon butter (unsalted) Melt the chocolate in a bain-marie until it reaches 45C and set aside. Bring cream and into cream and invert sugar to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Pour one-quarter of the hot cream over the melted chocolate, and still until ganache breaks. Use an immersion blender achieve a better result. Repeat this process three more times until all of the cream has been added; in the last addition of cream, the ganache will look beautifully emulsified. When the ganache reaches 38C add the butter and use an immersion blender to mix the ganache, ensuring the blade remains under the ganache to minimize the amount of air added to the mixture. Once the ganache reaches 29C, pipe the ganache into a well-tempered chocolate shell. the equivalent amount of cream. Once the ganache was prepared and cooled to 29C, the ganache was then piped in to the chocolate shells. The mould was tapped on the counter to remove any excess bubbles and cooled for five minutes. Closing the mould was like creating the shell — a ladle of tempered chocolate was poured over the ganache, excess scraped. If the tempered chocolate was cooled during the ganache-making process, Jacek suggested using a hair dryer to bring the temperature back up. In all, a process that took only one hour usually takes about three days in her store. When it comes to chocolate, you simply can’t rush! Madhu Badoni is a Red Deer-based freelance food writer. She can be reached at madhubadoni@gmail. com or on Twitter @madhubadoni. Watch for Madhu’s Masala-Mix blog on www.reddeeradvocate.com.