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Mother Nature’s sniper COUGAR POPULATION SPIKES IN WEST COUNTRY BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Alberta Fish and Wildlife is warning West Country property owners who feed deer that they may be attracting cougars, which are out in unusually high numbers. Over the last six months, three to five cougar sighting calls a week are coming into the Sundre office, said Fish and Wildlife officer Adam Mirus on Wednesday. “I think we’re up 70 per cent or so from what we normally get.” Two family dogs on rural properties outside of Sundre have been killed by cougars and there have been numerous sightings by residents or that have been picked up by trail cameras. “It’s common to have cats come through towns, whether its Didsbury, Sundre or wherever — that just happens,” said Mirus. “So it’s not out of the ordinary. What is out of the ordinary is the number of times it’s happening now.” Fish and Wildlife officers have had to shoot about a dozen problem cougars in the West Country over the past year. The spike in cougar populations is directly tied to an increase in the deer population. Cougars mate when conditions are good for them, with ample food supplies and shelter. “We’ve had high deer numbers in the last few years. And when the deer numbers are high, you’re going to get stronger numbers of predators.” Last winter’s deep snow also led deer to easier-totravel and safer-from-predator routes such as roads and other trails closer to populated areas. And the cougars followed the food source. If a cougar sighting is fresh, officers can try to chase the cougar back into the bush using hounds, or kill them if they pose a risk. For older sightings, officers will advise residents on the best way to reduce their risks and avoid attracting them. Photo contributed by ADAM MIRUS

Alberta Fish and Wildlife is warning West Country property owners who feed deer that they may be attracting cougars, which are out in unusually high numbers.

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Girl on long road of treatment for brain tumour Trish Robichaud knew something was wrong with her three-year-old daughter Brielle even though a series of tests and visits to doctors and hospital in Red Deer didn’t find any problems. So on Jan. 22, when the registered nurse saw that her daughter had a stiff neck and back, and fearing meningitis, Trish decided to take Bri, as she is known, straight to the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary. They arrived at 8 a.m. Four hours later, doctors began a six-hour emergency brain surgery on the little girl. It would be the first of four surgeries she’s had since arriving at the MARY-ANN hospital. BARR Speaking to me Wednesday, on “Day 21” as she called it, and an hour before Bri was to begin 18 months of chemotherapy, Trish said a CT scan and MRI in Calgary led to the discovery of a very large tumour growing in the middle of Bri’s brain that probably had been growing there for a long time. It’s in a bad spot of her brain, where her optic chiasm and hypothalmus are, and near her pituitary gland, said Trish. “That’s all bad but what was even worse than that was the tumour was blocking the pathway of her cerebral spinal fluid ... filling her head with fluid ... which was threatening her life.”

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Trish and Nick Robichaud’s three-year-old daughter Brielle Robichaud in the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary. The Red Deer child underwent emergency surgery at the hospital in January after a tumor was discovered in her brain.

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Neurosurgeons couldn’t remove the tumour safely. It is considered benign but now has to be treated with chemotherapy to keep it from growing. Bri is too young to have radiation. “The location is so scary they have no choice but to treat it,” said Trish, who hasn’t left the hospital since the day they arrived there. Trish, 35, and husband Nick Robichaud, 36, assistant superintendant at Alberta Springs golf course, have one bed and a lawn chair to sleep in as they stay by her side. “Today we’re really happy because she’s happy,” said Trish. They are very glad the surgeries are over. Besides the initial surgery, Bri has also had a drain and shunt implanted, as well as a port that will enable the chemotherapy. “Obviously we have tears. Her and I. We both shed tears every single day and there are things that are very painful but she’s such a good kid. She’s so easygoing and so likable. ... Everybody loves her. She’s the nicest little girl. She puts up with so much,” a tired-sounding Trish said. The parents of both Trish and Nick also live in Red Deer and are helping to look after the Robichauds’ other children — sons Xavier, seven, and Taj, five. Trish had been working part time in Labour and Delivery at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre and was about to go to casual work so she could spend more time with her family. That meant she lost some benefits but she doesn’t want to sound like she is complaining at all.

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Grayson Hollman poke checks Kaiden Kanderk during an all-day hockey game on Wednesday. The two Grade 9 St. Francis of Assisi Middle School students joined 120 of their classmates during the game that lasted throughout the school day. The students used the event as a fundraiser in support of the attempt to break the world record for the longest hockey game which is underway in Sherwood Park. The funds they have raised will go to support the world record game which is then raising money for the Alberta Cancer Society. The players involved in the world record breaking attempt hope to play for 10 days straight in February. The game in Sherwood Park got underway on February 6th and the players hope to play through the 16th of February.

Potter’s Hands Ministries staying downtown BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Potter’s Hands Ministries has preserved its place in downtown Red Deer for another 10 years, although the church’s pastor was praying for more time.

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COUGAR: Quick to pick up on deer patterns It’s common in the West Country for people to set up hay bales or salt licks to attract deer. “People like having them come into their yards, right. What that does, though, is set up a pattern for wildlife and cougars are quick to pick up on that type of pattern. “They’re like Mother Nature’s sniper. They get really good at doing what they do. “And their main diet, of course, being deer, if they pick up on a pattern they’ll get on that right away.” Mirus said property owners who want to feed deer should do it in an area away from homes and populations. Children in rural areas should be careful of wandering alone in places where cougars may be prowling. A number of measures are in place to control populations. Wildlife biologists monitor cougar numbers every year and determine hunting quotas. A hunting season for cougars opened at the beginning of December in most West Country areas. Almost 90 cougars have been taken of this year’s quota of 116 animals in 32 cougar management areas running along the west side of the province. Several years ago, due to rising cougar populations and associated problems, the province gave

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On Wednesday, the city’s municipal planning commission voted to allow Potter’s Hands to continue operating at 5202 53rd Ave. until Feb. 11, 2025. That’s an extension of the church’s original three-year approval, which expired on Feb. 8.

SYLVAN LAKE — Premier Jim Prentice says his government hasn’t forgotten about the family care clinic Sylvan Lake wants built. He said MLA Kerry Towle, whom he has endorsed as the Tory candidate for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake riding, has been very outspoken about the community’s health care needs and his government is in the process of revising the province’s capital health plan. “We need to get health care costs under control in the province. But we also know that there are communities that are not being well served that have growing populations and we’re focused on how we deal with those communities and what their needs are,” said Prentice on Wednesday night at Pier 7 where he met with about 35 local constituents with Towle, one of 11 Wildrose MLAs who crossed the floor to the PCs late last year. Prentice promised he would endorse each of them as candidates. On Wednesday, Prentice and Towle were also scheduled to meet with constituents in Innisfail. While in Sylvan Lake, Prentice said the province also has to deal with the fiscal impact of falling oil prices. “The projection is that we’re going to face low prices for the next two to three years. In fact, all of the projections are they won’t get back to the prices they were at before. What this has done is open up a significant hole in Alberta’s finances.” There is no possibility of increasing government spending, he said. “Anyone who thinks that their budget is going to increase, that they’re going to hire more staff, that they’re going to get pay increases, is not living in the real world.” Prentice said tough financial choices will have to be made. “We’re not going to stop building schools and hospitals. This has to be done. It has to be done in a measured way. It’s got to be affordable.” Last fall Health Minister Stephen Mandel said government had not abandoned its plans for the nine family care clinics. Sylvan Lake wants a clinic that would operate seven days a week with extended hours to treat non-life-threatening injuries and ailments. It would include lab and diagnostic imaging (X-ray) services, observation beds and access to preventive treatment such as mental health services.

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landowners the right to shoot cougars on their land at any time of year. While most urban dwellers will likely never see a cougar, they are not uncommon in Alberta’s wilds. As an example, according to government records, 237 cougars were reported dead between April 2012 and the end of March 2013. Of those, 139 were hunted, 35 accidentally caught in traps, 38 were shot by landowners, five were shot as problem animals and 20 died from other causes. Cougar sighting reports can be found at www. mountainviewbearsmart.com, a website that has valuable information on how to react to wildlife encounters. For instance, a Jan. 30 posting says five cougars were spotted in the previous month in the Westward Ho area near Sundre. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

surgeries are done.” Could things have gone differently if she wasn’t a nurse? “I don’t know. Honestly, our faith in God is a really big part of our lives. We’re very active in the (Living Stones) church and strongly believe in God. That morning I did pray for her. I said, ‘God I don’t want to overreact and run to Calgary when I could go just go to Red Deer.’ ... I feel like He led me here.” “We’re really worried about her immunity with chemo. ... It kills your immune system. ... We need to become those germaphobe people. They’ve been training us for 21 days about all the lifestyle changes we need to make for at least 18 months.” Fundraising is underway to help the Robichauds. A friend of the family, Christie Roy, said that Friday has been set as the day people can wear pink to help raise awareness and funds for them. A social media awareness campaign asks that people take a photo of themselves wearing pink and post it on Facebook or Twitter with the #teambri hashtag in the comment. Donations can be made in several ways. People can drop cheques off at Cornish Harder Niederle LLP, located at 4921 47th St. in Red Deer, where Roy works. The office is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. As well, crowdfunding is underway at gofundme. com/teambri. As of Wednesday afternoon, $12,850 of the $20,000 goal had been raised over eight days. The webpage was created by another family friend, Nicole Lechelt, and another family friend, Angie Kobza has been helping. A Facebook page people can join, “Blessings for Bri” has over 700 members. barr@reddeeradvocate

BRI: Crowdfunding campaign underway “Our daughter’s alive. And we’ve had such good care here at the hospital. We feel very fortunate. She’s with us, thankfully. It’s going to be a long road of treatment. There’s people worse off than us, that’s for sure.” Because Bri is little and her tumour is growing, she needs to be seen by the specialists in Calgary. There may come a time down the road where they feel comfortable managing her chemo in Red Deer but for now, “We need to be here,” Trish said. “We’re going to drive back and forth now that all the

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Campbell says Union leaders fear talk of cuts 9% spending cut ECONOMY coming in budget BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Alberta Finance Minister Robin Campbell says the cuts in the next budget will be wide and they will be deep. “We’re probably in the neighbourhood of nine per cent reductions for ’15-’16,” Campbell told a legislature news conference Wednesday. Campbell said the government is looking at five per cent cuts to departmental spending. But he said given that the province also won’t match the rate of inflation, plus population growth — which is almost four per cent — the result is a nine per cent cut. He says to do nothing would add $20 billion in debt over the next three years just to run the government. “We’re not about to see that happen,” said Campbell, standing alongside Premier Jim Prentice. “We will make the tough decisions we have to in reducing government spending by department.” Campbell will introduce the budget in the legislature next month. No exact date has been set. Prentice has said the precipitous slide in oil prices over the last six months has left a $7-billion hole in the treasury that needs to be fixed now and for the future. He said he wants to get Alberta’s day-to-day spending off the roller-coaster of oil prices, and said next month’s budget will also include a long-term financial blueprint. Campbell and Prentice said despite the cuts, they still expect to run deficits over the next few years. “We’ve heard from Albertans loudly and clearly that they wish to see core services maintained ... health care, education, taking care of seniors and children,” said Prentice. The premier has said many options are being considered to fix Alberta’s economic model, including changes to the 10 per cent flat tax on personal income. He has also said public sector wages are unsustainable, but won’t say if he is asking for rollbacks or layoffs. Earlier Wednesday, several union leaders said the government has refused in recent meetings to say what they are looking for. Prentice has ruled out a sales tax, hikes to corporate income taxes and changes to oil royalties.

EDMONTON — Two union leaders say talks with the province about possible cuts are starting to look like a sham designed to give Premier Jim Prentice political cover. Heather Smith of the United Nurses of Alberta and Elisabeth Ballermann of the Health Sciences Association of Alberta said Wednesday they’ve had one meeting with civil servant Tim Grant, whom Prentice has put in charge of the talks. Smith said she also met with Health Minister Stephen Mandel, but no new meetings are scheduled. “The cynics might suggest ... the meeting with Tim Grant and the meeting with Mandel are going to be in an effort to show that they consulted with the unions and did not make unilateral changes,” said Smith. “That may be an attempt to suggest there has been bona fide consultations with the unions.” Prentice has said public-sector unions must do their part in light of low oil prices, which have taken billions of dollars out of the provincial economy. He’s called wages for teachers, nurses and other civil servants unsustainable and pointed out that

the province is on the hook for $2.6 billion in salary increase over the next three years. Neither the premier nor Finance Minister Robin Campbell have said what they are asking public-sector unions to do or whether there could be layoffs. They were to comment at a news conference later Wednesday. All but one union leader contacted said they’ve met once with Grant weeks ago and haven’t heard back since. “I did anticipate a call from Prentice or someone else fairly soon,” said Guy Smith of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees. “The ball is in their court.” The meetings were more to share information on the economic situation. All the leaders oppose reopening collective agreements. Ballermann said she asked Grant about rollbacks but didn’t get a specific response. “We have yet to have that clarified,” she said. “We did ask for clarification, and we’ve seen nothing.”

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RIDING: Wood kicking off campaign today Running against Towle to represent the PCs is Red Deer County Mayor Jim Wood who is officially kicking off his candidacy on Thursday. Dennis Cooper, PC constituency president for the Innisfail-Sylvan Lake, said the riding has two great candidates. “Both Jim and Kerry are very well known in the constituency and both of them will work very hard to get as many supporters as possible for the big vote that will happen on (February) 28th,” Cooper said. “We want to grow our party. We want to grow enthusiasm and we want to bring back the people that left the party from the last election.” szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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The church has seating for 275 and conducts a Sunday morning service and a smaller meeting on Wednesday evenings. It’s located in Red Deer’s Railyards district, a neighbourhood earmarked in the Greater Downtown Action Plan for development as a “vibrant mixed-use area with emphasis on highdensity urban living.” The location lacks the onsite parking required, but Potter’s Hands pastor Stan Schalk — who also owns the building — has arranged for members of his congregation to park at nearby Snell & Oslund Surveys, Safe Harbour Society and Bibles for Missions. City administration recommended that the church be allowed to operate at the site for another 10 years, despite a suggestion from the Greater Downtown Action Plan Steering Committee that the extension be for only three years. The committee expressed concerns about its long-term impact on development in the Railyards district. George Berry of Berry Architecture & Associates Ltd., which made the application on behalf of Potter’s Hands, argued that the approval shouldn’t include a time limit. He pointed out that the building’s use as a place of worship satisfies the intent of the Greater Downtown Action Plan, the Municipal Development Plan and other city planning documents. Plus, said Berry, the commission recently authorized All Nations Harvest Church to operate nearby at 5237 54th Ave., with no time restrictions, despite the fact it’s also in the Railyards neighbourhood. “We’re not quite sure why we have two different rules going for religious assemblies that are literally a stone’s throw apart.” Schalk said a church would be a suitable use for the site, regardless of how and when the area is redeveloped. “It’s always been good planing procedure to have churches on prominent corners.” City planning manager Tara Lodewyk said it’s difficult to say when redevelopment of the Railyards district will occur, but a 10-year approval would allow investment to be made in the property while allowing the city to retain some control. Coun. Lawrence Lee agreed that such flexibility is important. “The reality of having a place of worship in this area is, I think, a good one. But we don’t know what’s going to happen ... five, 10 years down the road.” Janice Kong, a citizen representative on the commission, was the only member to vote against the resolution for a 10-year extension. She wanted a longer period, explaining that a church is a good use for the site. The Potter’s Hands Ministries building dates back to 1959. It was previously used by Robco Cabinets. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

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Big and small all at once ALBERTANS NEED TO ASK THEMSELVES WHAT KIND OF SOCIETY THEY WANT AND HOW GOVERNMENT CAN, AND CAN’T, HELP THEM ACHIEVE IT BY ROBERT ROACH SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE It’s no secret that, barring a soonerthan-expected and sustained upswing in oil prices, Alberta’s provincial government won’t have enough revenue to cover its expenditures next year. The shortfall could be as much as $7 billion. Does this mean that we have a revenue problem or a spending problem? This is not a question with an easy answer. Sifting through the budget numbers, debating the merits of the flat tax and mulling over how best to finance infrastructure will not reveal the answer any more than praying for another oil boom. Finding a truly satisfying answer comes down to asking a much deeper question: What role do we want our provincial government to play in our lives and our economy? Do we want lots of government intervention in the economy or hardly any? Should we emphasize self-reli-

ance or collective action? How much faith do we have in market solutions versus central planning? Are we doing enough to protect the most vulnerable among us? What are we willing to give up? Are there areas in which we should be spending more than we are? For the most part, we’ve been able to sidestep this ideological hornet’s nest in Alberta by spending our resource wealth. Oil and gas royalties have enabled us to fund a relatively large amount of public spending at relatively low tax rates. We get “big” government and “small” government at the same time! With the exception of the debate spurred by Ralph Klein government’s spending cuts back in 1993, the conversation about the role of Alberta’s provincial government has tended to focus on individual budgetary trees rather than the fiscal forest. Examples include the debate about the wisdom of the Prosperity Bonus (aka Ralph Bucks), the battle over royalty rates, fears about the bitumen bubble, the cost of former premier Alison Redford’s trip to South Africa and

the “sky palace” scandal. When things go really wrong and billion-dollar deficits form, we pray for higher oil prices and wait anxiously for things to get back to “normal.” How we address the wild swings in our resource revenue, and the often ignored matter of how to steward our resource wealth so it can be enjoyed by future generations, are critical issues that deserve a thorough public debate. But it doesn’t get at that deeper question: What role do we want our provincial government to play in our lives and our economy? This is more complex than how “big” or “small” we want our provincial government to be. We need to decide, for example, how we are going to fix our health-care system, how to ensure our students have the skills they need to succeed in today’s world, how to plug the holes in our social safety net and how best to encourage economic development. As long as we are fuzzy as a society about what we want from our government — how much we want it to be doing on our behalf versus how much

we are willing and able to take on as individuals, businesses and communities — we will be equally fuzzy about what directions to take on specific issues such as a new tax or the cutting of a particular social program. As we engage with one another on this, we will see that it’s not just about finding a way to balance the budget. It’s about what we are trying to achieve when we raise and spend public dollars and whether or not that spending is the best way to get there. With a provincial election on the horizon, now is the time for Albertans to dig into this deeper question. We need to step back from the debate about how to fill the current fiscal hole and ask ourselves what kind of society we want and how government can, and can’t, help us achieve it. We need to see this as an opportunity rather than a burden. Robert Roach is a senior analyst and thought leader with ATB Financial’s Economics and Research Team. The opinions expressed in this column are his own. This column was supplied by Troy Media (troymedia.com).

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Calkins supports undemocratic bill Albertans have long had a complicated relationship with unions. Historically, we have the lowest union membership rates at 23.5 per cent compared to the Canadian average of 31.5 per cent (Employment and Social Development Canada, http://www4.hrsdc. gc.ca/.3ndic.1t.4r@-eng.jsp?iid=17). Public opinion about unions is equally complicated in our province. It is no wonder then, that Prime Minister Stephen Harper gifted Conservative MP Blaine Calkins with the private member’s Bill C-525. Private members bills are a way a backbencher can enact a law that is close to their hearts, or alternatively a way the caucus can pass a bill without identifying themselves too closely with it, if deemed too controversial. Bill C-525 is one such controversial bill. In the past, when a group of workers tried to form a union, they needed 50 per cent plus one of votes cast as a “yes.” We call that democracy. No matter what your opinion of unions, they are run by democratic principles. Under the new Bill C-525 however, workers now need 50 per cent of all eligible voters in order to form a union, which means ballots not cast are automatically considered a “no.” This is not democracy. If the same rules applied to the last election, Harper would not be our prime minister, nor world Calkins be a member of Parliament. Bill C-525 also makes it easier to decertify a union requiring only 40 per cent plus one to get rid of an existing union, a further insult to injured democracy. Why then, you might ask, was this private member’s bill pushed through Parliament during a Conservative majority? Why was this bill not just included in one of the massive omnibus bills the Conservative government is so fond of? And why was Calkins “chosen” to be the author of the bill? Is he really that passionate about union busting, or is this part of something bigger? The answer is simply that Bill C-525 is a bad piece of legislation, not only in its content, but also in its drafting. The bill itself was criticized in the Senate for its numerous flaws, but passed anyway by the Conservative majority chamber (Huffington Post: Senate Finds Mistakes in Tory Bill C-525, Pass It Anyway, http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/12/12/bill-c525-blaine-calkins-senate_n_6317088.html). More importantly though, Bill C-525 is a bad piece of legislation because it is intentionally anti-democratic and an affront to the principles on which Canada is founded. The Harper government thought Central Albertans wouldn’t care about this assault on our democracy. The 2015 general election will be an opportunity for us to tell the Conservatives that we do care, about our country and our democratic rights. The question is whether Calkins, the MP running in Red Deer-Lacombe and author of the flawed bill, will resign if he, once again, doesn’t receive 50 per cent of eligible voters. Rev. Jeffrey Rock Federal Liberal Candidate Red Deer-Lacombe Red Deer

Red Deer is a great place to live I would like to thank the visionary leaders of our city who made Red Deer such a wonderful place to live. There have been many pivotal moments in the history of our city and thanks to the continued foresight of so many passionate citizens, we continue to see successes built upon successes. The preservation of the Gaetz Lake Sanctuary is one of those successes. That we have such a pristine site right in the middle of our city is truly a testament to the strong sense of environmental stewardship we Red Deerians have! It took the visionary leadership of many citizens to set aside this land to be pre-

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served. When our city was just starting to grow, there was an abundance of pristine nature all around us. But the value of the Gaetz Lakes were understood and the vision of environmental sustainability was carried forward for future generations. It’s hard to imagine that the train once came through what is now Taylor Drive and that the downtown station at the end of Ross was once the central hub of our city, complete with grain elevators! The railroad that once connected our city to the rest of Canada and drove our economic engine is now a celebrated memory. When the railroad was routed around our city, the bridge that had stood the test of time for many decades was actually slated for demolition! It was thanks to visionary leadership that the bridge was preserved and revitalized into a heritage landmark and is now a vital integration of our celebrated trail system. People in our city love the trails and want to see this asset continue to expand as our city grows. In fact, the entire Waskasoo Park system is a treasure; thanks to so many devoted people who make it happen. Now, it is easy to take for granted that the Red Deer River is so pristine, but it is so by design. The river watershed is a strategic resource and through many initiatives it is being sustained. One such initiative is the vision of a regional wastewater treatment system, which ensures a world-class standard of wastewater management. Sewage from regional communities is diverted to Red Deer’s central facility and treated, thus enhancing the sustainability of our watershed. It’s a solution that has been years in the making and is just now coming to fruition. Looking forward to the development of the Riverlands, how many cities get the chance to fully redevelop one-third of their downtown from scratch? What an amazing opportunity we have! Thanks to many people who worked on the vision of our city’s downtown, the civic yards were moved to their new site and upgraded to their precedent setting envi-

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ronmental standards. Future development in our city will be held in contrast to those distinguished standards. Now the entire area across the river from Bower Ponds has been opened up for the future! The Riverlands will be a great source of pride for our city thanks to the vision of many community leaders. If you get a chance, look at the satellite view of Red Deer on Google Maps; you will see the right of way for the North Highway Connector from 30th Ave to Hwy 11A. The plan to further connect north and south has been in the works for decades and we will see it unfold in the next few years. The bridge we will build across the river is truly a bridge to the future. This note comes with a mention of caution. As our city grows and matures we should look to and learn from the successes of our past and from the successes of other cities. What has worked well elsewhere in Alberta? What has worked well elsewhere in the world? How did other cities adapt and grow over time and how can we learn from them and emulate their best ideas? What is in store for our city? Will the paradigms of the past continue to serve us? How will progressive trends in vehicle technology change our mobility? How will advancing trends in renewables change how we get our energy? What will the effects of climate change be and how will we adapt? How will we stay competitive in an increasingly more volatile global economy? How will we continue to realize our shared value of social justice and continue to make our city safer and more homefull? I commend the leaders in our community who continue to build upon the successes of the past and who are rising up to challenges with bold new ideas and creative solutions. I am very optimistic for the future of Red Deer. I have confidence that Red Deerians will continue to demonstrate visionary leadership. Surely, great things will continue to happen here. Jonathan Wieler Red Deer

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“We trusted the Canadian system, the Canadian government, the Canadian Embassy and they let us down,” Omara said. “If Mr. Harper can just call the president and ask him to release Mohamed, I think our position would be definitely better.” More than 49,300 people have signed an online petition demanding stronger Canadian government action and calling its efforts so far on Fahmy’s case “weak” and “unacceptable.” The family has been told by Egyptian officials that not enough pressure appeared to have been exerted by Canada. “They didn’t feel that Canada really wants Mohamed out,” Omara said. “This is a failure for the Canadian government and for the Canadian Embassy.” The roller-coaster of varying expectations has taken its toll on Fahmy, Omara said. “He’s still strong and he’s fighting till the end...but he’s very disappointed with how the Canadian government is handling the case,” she said. “All what we are asking for is justice.” Fahmy moved to Canada with his family in 1991, living in Montreal and Vancouver for years before eventually moving abroad for work, which included covering stories for the New York Times and CNN. He took over as the bureau chief for Al Jazeera’s English-language channel in Cairo in September 2013.

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Suspect wanted to recruit for terror plot TORONTO — One of two men accused of plotting to derail a passenger train sought to recruit a replacement for his co-accused after they had an explosive falling out and even reached out to a jihadist contact in Iran for help in the process, a court heard Wednesday. Chiheb Esseghaier was determined to forge ahead with the alleged terror attack even after Raed Jaser backed out of the project, their trial heard. Not-guilty pleas have been entered

for both men, who face multiple terrorrelated charges in the alleged plot targeting a train travelling from New York to Toronto. Through secret audio recordings of conversations they had with an undercover FBI officer, court has heard about how a brief encounter with police on a scouting mission in September 2012 led Jaser to abandon the alleged train plot, although he was still interested in coming up with another attack. An angry Esseghaier, however, sought to move on from Jaser and was heard telling the undercover officer he was glad his co-accused was no longer working with them.

Military announces new postings, promotions OTTAWA — A number of changes are in the works for military brass, including the retirement of the head of the air force and the promotion of the first woman to run the personnel branch. The country’s top military commander, Gen. Tom Lawson, has announced a series of promotions and new postings, many of which take effect throughout the coming months. The biggest change is the departure of Lt.-Gen. Ivan Blondin, a veteran fighter pilot who became head of the air force just over two years ago and was one of the biggest champions of the controversial F-35 program. He will be replaced by Maj.-Gen. Mike Hood, who will get a promotion to lieutenant-general later in the year. Hood’s position, as director of the military’s nerve centre at Strategic Joint Staff, will be filled by Maj.-Gen. Charles Lamarre, who led the task force that closed down Canada’s mission in Kandahar. It was also announced that Maj.Gen. Christine Whitecross will take over as chief of military personnel, replacing Lt.-Gen. David Millar, who led efforts within National Defence to manage the suicide crisis among soldiers in 2013-14. Whitecross has broken a number of barriers within the military, being the first female commanding officer of construction engineering unit and she

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OTTAWA — The country’s new defence minister left the door open Wednesday for Canadian troops to join the U.S. in training Ukrainian forces and for an extension of the combat mission against the Islamic State. Jason Kenney, speaking on CBC’s Power and Politics, echoed Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s comments in saying that “all options are on the table” when it comes to opposing Russian interference in eastern Ukraine, but was more specific on the issue of training. He said: “if there is consensus that we could play a role in terms of training, we would be open to doing so, but no decisions have been taken.”

Scientists dispute ethics of study using wolf cull data EDMONTON — Scientists raising questions about the ethics of Alberta’s wolf cull are calling it cruel and unnecessary. Conservation biologists have published a letter in a scientific journal about the program, which has killed hundreds of wolves in an attempt to help caribou numbers. The letter says university and government scientists who used the cull to gather data on its results violated professional ethics. But a government biologist says there’s no other way to keep wolf numbers low enough to help caribou other than by shooting the predators from helicopters or poisoning them. Dave Hervieux says stopping the cull would doom the herds and he makes no apology for using the information it generated to gauge how successful it has been. That research showed that killing wolves has stabilized caribou numbers, but barely.

Quebec reports 10 measles cases linked to outbreak Ten individuals in Quebec are confirmed to have been infected with measles in an event health officials are linking to a large outbreak in California. And another case has been reported in the Toronto region, bringing to eight the number of cases discovered in the past few weeks in southern Ontario. In a statement, the Lanaudiere health authority said the first Quebec case contracted the virus during a visit to a park in California which has been the source of other recent infections. Though they do not name it, it would appear that it is Disneyland. A large measles outbreak in the United States has been linked to the southern California theme park, which is located in Anaheim.

Four artists among dead in Saskatchewan collision REGINA — Artists in Alberta and Saskatchewan are mourning the loss of four trailblazers who died in a crash on a Saskatchewan highway. Friends and colleagues identified Lacy Morin-Desjarlais, Michele Sereda, Michael Green and Narcisse Blood as among the five people who died Tuesday in a three-vehicle collision about 15 kilometres north of Regina. Leena Minifie, who considered Sereda her mentor and friend, said the artists were collaborating on a multidisciplinary project and were on their way to the Piapot reserve. “She’s one woman who constantly rose above things and was full of grace,” she said of Sereda, who was also Minifie’s former roommate. “(She) made connections and brought people together on a constant basis to make people flourish.”

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Ashley Pikkert loads her air pistol at the Red Deer Fish and Game Association’s indoor range on Tuesday, along with air rifle shooter, Belle Medicraft. Pikkert is one of three local fish and game shooters heading to the Canada Winter Games. Top; Medicraft practices her shooting and accuracy at the Red Deer Fish and Game Association’s indoor range.

Driven athletes are mostly successful athletes. Many of the junior target shooters with the Red Deer Fish and Game Club are highly motivated, and not surprisingly, have won an impressive number of municipal, provincial, national and international titles. “Commitment is a big thing with them. The one thing you see with them is just a drive to do their personal best at all times,” said coach Steve Medicraft. “It’s a pretty good group of kids, kind of a cross mix of talent and enthusiasm.” Medicraft coaches the club’s Thursday night crew, with Arno Baron running the Tuesday practice sessions at the club’s indoor range located one-half block west of Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School. Three of the club’s junior shooters — Belle Medicraft in air rifle and Ashley Pikkert and Andrew Thacker in air pistol — will compete in the Canada Winter Games starting Friday in Prince George, B.C. All three are highly-accomplished shooters. Medicraft,

16, and Pikkert, 18, are twotime defending Alberta junior women’s champions, while Thacker, 18, won and placed second and third in a trio of international competitions last year. Air pistol athlete Raelynn Pikkert, 18, is an alternate with the provincial Canada Winter Games team. Medicraft, in his fourth year of coaching the junior shooters, said the sport — at least at the competitive level — features a high degree of camaraderie. “They get quite a fellowship out of meeting people from other clubs and regions of Alberta and Western Canada,” he said. Medicraft also sees an element of responsibility among the youth shooters in regards to the safety side of handling firearms and ammunition, and has seen a gradual growth in the number of club members since he became involved in coaching. “I would say that from my end it (membership) has grown a bit. We have some who are quite young and some who are 17, 18 and 19 years of age,” he said. “We have a lot of competitive shooters but the club is

open to novices as well, just to expose them to shooting. “What usually happens with a lot of kids is they go from the initial bang-bang excitement to wanting to get into something where they can actually compete and see how they do. A lot of these competitive kids started from a simple introduction to the sport.” The coach feels that all three shooters headed to Prince George are medal contenders, which is hardly surprising considering their achievements over the last two years. But they are not alone in that regard, according to the following list of Red Deer youth shooters (including the Canada Winter Game participants) and their respective resumes: Belle Medicraft: Alberta junior champion (twice); City of Calgary match winner (twice); Eldorada match winner; Maple Leaf Open, first place sub junior, fourth overall, and second place junior, fifth overall; Western Canada championship match winner; Grand Prix, second place sub junior; Memorial Match, first place junior.

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Kings look down under to round out volleyball roster Red Deer College may want ters are a big reason Fathers to rethink its mascot, trading chose RDC as a school, while in Rufus’s lion costume for a also being recruited by sevkangaroo jumpsuit. eral Canadian Universities. Their men’s volleyball team He understands the potenadded a third Australian dur- tial at RDC to not only add to ing the semester break, and the collection but to develop they have formed the founda- into a top player. tion of what could be a nationFathers, 18, talent is obvial power, not just for this year ous, but he is as raw as they but for next year come. as well. Growing up in AdSetter Luke elaide, Australia, he Brisbane was played both beach forced into the and indoor volleyspotlight early ball, but focused due to an injury to mainly on beach the incumbent Tegan last two years. HowMcGraw, but with ever, he decided that the development his future lies playof middle Adam ing the game with a Turlejski and the roof over his head. addition of Regan His power is elite, Fathers, they have but he needs to work JOSH legitimized their on the rest of his expectations to game. ALDRICH repeat as national The biggest adchampions. justment for him is “To have those learning to use all three as conof the extra players firmed and solidified for what around him — in beach there should be three of our start- is a smaller court and just two ing seven is really important players on each side of the and should help in the recruit- net. ing for next year as well,” “It’s very different, espesaid Kings head coach Aaron cially the atmosphere, espeSchulha. “They’ve been a cially when you go on trips, great addition and this Austra- there are 17 or 18 guys here, lian pipeline is one we hope to but in beach there’s two,” said continue.” the six-foot-five Fathers. “It’s The Alberta Colleges Ath- certainly quite different, I like letic Conference and Canadian the more intense atmosphere Colleges Athletic Association with more people.” banners hanging from the rafHe has already managed

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to establish himself as one of the Kings’ biggest weapons, sitting third on the team in kills per set with 2.31, trailing only all-Canadian Tim Adam Turlejski F i n n i g a n (3.58) and fellow Christmas addition Nic Dubinsky (2.77). To reach the next level of his development, however, he needs to work on the finer points of his game, particularly on the defensive side of the game, but Schulha says it is only a matter of time before those are sorted out. “Being a primary passer and a position six defender, those are all things where if you’re not technically sound, it exposes you a little bit,” said Schulha. “I think he’s technically sound, but he’s learning a lot very quickly coming in at Christmas.” Turlejski, a Melbourne native, started the season with the Kings but was also very much an untouched ball of clay when he walked off the plane. His development was a little slower early in his time with RDC, but has escalated him in recent weeks as he has turned into one of the ACAC’s best blockers. The last two

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weeks alone, he has combined for 13 in four matches. “I feel like I’m starting to be more of a consistent blocker, me and Schulha have been doing a lot of work in that,” said the six-foot-eight Turlejski, who has always just played indoors. The transition to Canada and the Kings has been made easier by having two countrymen with him. “Especially having an Australian setter because I have played a little bit with Luke as well ... I didn’t have to adjust a whole lot volleyball-wise.” Blocking has been a team focus, but one that has been particularly embraced by the Aussies. Brisbane, for example, is in the rare situation of leading his team with 39 b l o c k s d e - Regan Fathers spite being a setter. “We’re pushing it with our whole team, we’re a pretty physical group and we’re a deep group,” said Schulha. “This past weekend in Medicine Hat, latter on in the match on Saturday, we were able to solidify some things blocking-wise and turn the tables in our favour and ended

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up squeaking out that four-set win.” For all three Aussies, the goal is to play another season at RDC before moving on up to a Canadian Interuniversity Sport program. Volleyball is their passion, but one they were not able to pursue in their homeland at a college level. Due to this, Australia’s top volleyball players have to leave the continent and head to North America. “I just love playing volleyball, I want to play as much as I can for as long as I can,” said Turlejski. “Regardless of where I go, I want to finish with a degree, get my five years done and then ideally play professional and see where it takes me.” The Kings are coming off their second straight split week, dropping them to No. 2 in the CCAA rankings, needing to beat the Medicine Hat College Rattlers on Saturday to maintain their hold on first place in the ACAC South Division. This weekend they face the SAIT Trojans in a home-andhome series. While the Kings have a playoff spot locked up — though still fighting to clinch the top seed in the playoffs — the Trojans are playing for their playoff lives, two points up on the Briercrest Clippers for the final spot.

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Rodeo world mourns Hoover Hays If ever there was a ‘larger than life’ times (13) he’d qualified for the Finals character in pro rodeo, it was Hoover at Pendleton. Hays. He was also a regular at the Calgary This well-known steer wrestler, who Stampede, and was thrilled to be premade his home in Rocky Mountain sented with the Guy Weadick Award House, was a friend to all. That was in 2000, an honor which is given to a evident when he was given the presti- cowboy who best exemplifies the spirit gious honor of Cowboy of of the Stampede. the Year by his peers in Even after he’d quit 2013. So his sudden passclimbing off the back of the ing last week at the age horse himself, Hays was still of 58 has the rodeo fama regular on the rodeo trail, ily in mourning. as he was a popular hazer. Steer wrestling was Then, to his great delight Hays’ game, and he used he was able to help his two his size to great advansons Rowdy and J.D., as tage. they launched their own pro A second generation steer wrestling careers, and cowboy who was actualaccompany both of them to ly born in Florida, Hays the CFR. tried riding bucking Although his real name horses for a short time was Gerald, we all knew him DIANNE before finding his calling as ‘Hoover’. That was a nickFINSTAD in the bulldogging box. name stuck on him in his Hays won the FCA early days in the sport, and steer wrestling chamhe’d chuckle as he’d relate pionship in 1980, and how the name was related to turned pro the next season. He made his ability to make great quantities of it to the Canadian Finals in 1991, and food disappear at a rapid rate. injury prevented him from getting anHoover loved to tell stories. He other trip to Edmonton a year he’d loved to laugh, and he loved to help qualified. people. Hays tasted rodeo success both Hays was a go-to guy for informasides of the border. For many years, tion. And that wasn’t just for the cowhe held the record for the fast time at boys. the famous Cheyenne Frontier Days He’d help rodeo announcers know rodeo (5.4 seconds in 1997) – a great the trades and splits in the steer wressource of pride for him. He was also tling line-up, after all the horse and in the record books for the number of rider arrangements had been made

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just before the performance. In the days of our producing our television show ‘Makin’ 8’, Hoover went out of his way to help whenever and wherever he could. Everybody on the crew knew him, and loved saying hello to him at the rodeos we covered. He was never without a mile-wide grin and a hearty handshake. He was a great interview and we all have memories of the stories he told around the campfire we couldn’t air! But Hoover was also a great encourager, for all young and aspiring cowboys. A quick search on Twitter in the days after word of his death came out revealed that. There were comments like “There was always an encouraging ‘good run’ when Hoov was at the arena”; “Thanks for all the advice and support”; “He never said no to anyone”; and “He made me a better cowboy and person”. Straws Milan of Cochrane won a saddle last week at a major steer wrestling jackpot in the U.S., and dedicated it to Hoover Hays. His brother Tanner, the current Canadian steer wrestling champion tweeted he was ‘cheerful in all weathers and an uncle to me’. Murray Milan is President of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association. He was a competitor alongside Hays, and a close friend. “It doesn’t matter whether you’re in Corpus Christi, Texas, or Luxton, British Columbia, mention the name ‘Hoover’ and people know who you’re

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26 athletes representing Central Alberta at the Canada Winter Games The Canada Winter Games, opening Friday in Prince George, B.C., will be attended by a total of 26 Central Alberta athletes, coaches and technical staff. Red Deer will be represented by 10 athletes, including archer Talyn Towers, curlers Caleb Boorse, freestyle skiers Bryana Cressey and Lia Sayers, gymnastics/trampoline competitors Mark Armstrong and Kalena Soehn, ringette player Kelsie Caine, snowboarder Taylor Davies, synchronized swimmer Taylor Laing and target shooter Belle Medicraft. Also among the Red Deer contingent attending the Games are curling coach Tood Boorse, gymnastics/tram-

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Andrew Thacker, a junior air pistol shooter, practices his shooting at the Red Deer Fish and Game’ Association’s indoor range on Tuesday. Thacker is one of three local fish and game shooters heading to the Canada Winter Games. ond place sub junior; Grand Prix, first place sub junior. Jorja Budd, 14 air rifle: Western Canada champion, third sub junior, sixth overall. Tyler Ross, 15, air rifle: Maple Leaf Open, first and fourth place sub junior; Western Canada championship, first place sub junior, eighth overall. poline manager Karen Soehn, male hockey technical support staff member Martyn Palechuk and manager Timothy Leer, female hockey manager Michael Kraichy and ringette coach Christopher Kelly. Meanwhile, Jeremy Klessens of Red Deer County will suit up with Alberta’s male hockey team and the men’s curling foursome includes Kurtis Goller of Olds. Other Central Alberta athletes competing in the Winter Games, which conclude March 1, are target shooter Ashley Pikkert of Blackfalds, artistic gymnast Findlay McCormick of Ponoka, Kensey Lunn (ringette) and Andrew Thacker (target shooter) of Lacombe, cross country skier Anna Zimmerman of Sylvan Lake and snowboarder Jackson Zenert of Innisfail. Also attending are Dailyn Bell of Lacombe (ringette apprentice coach) and Arno Baron of Sylvan Lake (target shooting coach),

Dylan Lutz, 13, air rifle: Maple Leaf Open, second and fifth place sub junior; Alberta championship, third place sub junior. Daniel Thacker, 15, air rifle: City of Calgary, second place sub junior; Western Canada championship, second place sub junior. Jacob Pikkert, 14, air pistol: Western Canada championship, fourth place overall. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

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Schulha wants to see the passing and serving improve from his squad, not just this weekend but over the last couple weeks of the season as they head into provincials. “When you look after the pass and you serve well, the rest of it takes care of itself,” he said. “That blocking piece becomes an even greater strength when you put teams in trouble with your serve. ... We’ve got lots of offensive weapons, but I don’t think we’ve been able to use them to the best of our ability.” They play in Red Deer on Friday at 8 p.m., following the women’s 6 p.m. start. RDC will then play SAIT in Calgary on Saturday at 6 and 8 p.m. The No. 1 ranked RDC Queens (18-2; 57-10) are also looking to lock up first place in the division while the Trojans (12-8; 39-32) are third, comfortably in a playoff position. ● The RDC Queens hockey team (106-4) hosts the SAIT Trojans (9-9-2) tonight at 7 p.m. at the Red Deer Arena and will return the favour on Friday in Calgary. If the Queens sweep the weekend, they will clinch second place in the ACAC. ● The RDC Kings men’s hockey team hosts the SAIT Trojans on Friday night at 7 p.m. at the Penhold Regional Multiplex, and plays in Calgary on Saturday at 7 p.m.

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talking about,” stated Milan. “If you’re at a rodeo and you need a truck, Hoover would give you his and find a way to get home.” “Whatever the circumstances, or the kind of day he’d been having in his own life, in the thirty plus years we were friends, I never, ever, ever heard him say a bad word about anybody or anything,” insisted the elder Milan. “This really hits home to me. It makes you appreciate people like him because there are so few of them around. It’s hard to move forward, but we have to. I’ll dearly miss him.” Another legendary cowboy, Will Rogers, once said ‘You must judge a man’s greatness by how much he will be missed’. It’s clear Gerald ‘Hoover’ Hays will be much missed by all those in the world of rodeo. A celebration of life for Gerald Hays will be tomorrow, February 13th at the Calnash Ag Event Centre in Ponoka, at 2:00 pm. To help his wife of 31 years, Kathy, and the boys at this difficult time, a Facebook Hayes family benefit auction has been set up, or donations can be made at the Rocky Mountain House Credit Union. Memorial donations can also be made to the Cowboy Benefit Fund at the CPRA. Dianne Finstad is a local freelance rodeo writer

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Raptors edge Wizards for franchise best record BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Raptors 95 Wizards 93 TORONTO — Kyle Lowry dabbed Polysporin on the open wounds on his hands in the locker-room after Wednesday’s game, court burn caused by a spectacular and gutsy slide to corral a loose ball. Lowry’s hustle, Lou Williams’ hot hand, and a tiebreaking jump shot from DeMar DeRozan gave Toronto a 95-93 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, sending the Raptors into the NBA allstar break with a franchise-best record. Showing the form that made him an all-star, Lowry was in a footrace with Wizards star John Wall to a loose ball with about three minutes left to play when he dove to the court, sliding on his belly about 15 feet to beat Wall. “Calculated risk, baby, calculated risk,” Lowry said, with a wide grin. “I’m pretty smart when it comes to that type of stuff.” Williams topped Toronto (36-17) with 27 points, while DeRozan scored 23 points, including his jumper with 13 seconds to sealed the victory. Lowry, voted a starter for the Eastern Conference team in Sunday’s all-star game, added 13, while Greivis Vasquez finished with 11. Coaches are always concerned about the final game before the break, but Wednesday’s certainly didn’t lack for effort or intensity in a battle between two of the best teams in the East. The Wizards clutched a 76-75 lead going into the fourth quarter in front of a soldout crowd of 19,800 fans at Air Canada Centre that included Ndamukong Suh of the Detroit Lions, who autographed footballs and chucked them up into the crowd. A three-pointer by Williams and free throw by Amir Johnson put Toronto up by four with just under three minutes to play. Neither team scored until 13 seconds to go, when DeRozan stepped back to drain a jump shot in the face of Paul Pierce — sweet revenge coming against the former Brooklyn Net who blocked Lowry’s shot on the final play of Game 7 in last year’s playoffs. “Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,” DeRozan said, smiling. “I’ll put that one in my archives and get back at it a long time from now.” John Wall would miss on a long jumper to send the ACC fans home happy. Wall, who will play alongside Lowry on the East squad, led the Wizards (33-21) with 21 points. The Raptors go into the season’s unofficial halfway point boasting a franchise-record 36 wins. Their previous record at this point of the season was 29 — in 2002, ’07 and ’10. It’s just the latest milestone Toronto has knocked down in the team’s finest season

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Toronto Raptors forward James Johnson, right, drives into Washington Wizards forward Nene, left, during first half NBA action in Toronto on Wednesday. in its 20-year history. “No, we’re not done yet,” the coach said. “I’ve won 60 games before and won a championship (with Dallas), and I know what it takes. A lot of false things can mask mistakes. There is another level we can get to on offence and defence. “There were stretches tonight when you might think we already left for vacation, but what I liked is they kept grinding. We’re not going to out-talent anybody, we’ve got to do it collectively. If we don’t grind it, get on the floor for loose balls — like when Kyle dove on the floor . . .and hurt his hand, those are the plays we need to make.”

The Raptors are second in the Eastern Conference and 3-0 against the Wizards, one of the teams that is hot on Toronto’s heels. The NBA doubled the days off this year to a minimum eight days. The Raptors don’t play again until Feb. 20 at Atlanta, giving them nine days off. It’s the first of six games in eight days, a gruelling stretch that sees them play five teams with winning records. “We’ve just got to go out there and keep continuing to get better,” Lowry said. “I want guys to shut their minds off on basketball this whole week and enjoy their break and then come back ready to work, and I think that’s what the mindset’s going to be.”

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Kerry Galusha has played at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts 11 times over her career. Her next appearance will be unlike any other. Galusha, representing the Northwest Territories, will skip one of three teams in the new round-robin qualifier that begins Thursday night at Mosaic Place. The format is being used at the women’s national curling championship for the first time this year. The changes are part of an effort by the Canadian Curling Association to make the Scotties and the men’s competition — the Tim Hortons Brier — true national championships by including all 14 member associations. Northern Ontario’s Tracy Horgan and Sarah Koltun of the Yukon will also play in the qualifier. Up for grabs is the final berth in the 12-team competition beginning Saturday. Normally a Scotties berth provides full participation in the main round robin with a chance to make the playoffs on the final weekend. But under the new setup, the two teams who don’t make the cut in the qualifier will be going home just as the tournament is really beginning. “It’s kind of weird because we’re going to the Scotties and everybody is congratulating us because we’re going to the Scotties,” Galusha said in a recent interview. “But we’re not really in the Scotties yet. So it’s a bit of a different mindset.” This is the first time that Northern Ontario will have its own team at the women’s event. Territorial rinks will also have separate entries although Nunavut declined to participate this year. The top two teams in the qualifier will advance to the play-in game Saturday afternoon. Draw 1 of the main Scotties round robin will begin at the same time. It’s quite a change for teams who are used to the traditional routine on the eve of the tournament. The Friday schedule usually includes some practice time, a skills competition and then an evening banquet. “We don’t get to experience that — none of it,” Galusha said. “We’ll be playing our pre-qualifying games while everyone else is doing all that stuff. So it’s different. Like I said, that’s why we’re just going in thinking this is just another playdown to get into the Scotties because we’re not in yet. “We’re there but we’re really not in yet. That’s our mindset.” The team that does advance will have some highpressure games on tournament ice under its belt. However, that advantage could be minimized later in the round robin since that rink may become more fatigued than the others. There could also be an interesting scenario if all three teams finish the round robin with 1-1 records. In that case, the tiebreaker would be pregame draws. “So you could be in or out of the Scotties just based on a draw to the button,” Galusha said. “So that throws a whole other wrench into it. It’s going to be really high pressure on those draws and winning games. And I think it’s just going to (come down to) whoever is able to handle the pressure better.” Ottawa skip Rachel Homan is back to defend her title as the Team Canada entry. She likes that all provinces and territories get a chance to play. “You’re going to have good competition playing against other provinces,” she said. “So it’s never a bad thing to get some good games in and to get some experience for that province that might be fighting for it again next year.” Jennifer Jones of Manitoba is back after winning the Olympic title a year ago in Sochi, Russia. Alberta’s Val Sweeting, Stefanie Lawton of Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia’s Mary-Anne Arsenault are some other big names in the field. “My initial reaction is no, I don’t love it,” Jones said of the new qualifier setup. “These teams come a long way and they may be going home after two days. So it just seems to take away a little bit from the event itself.”

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The Jets haven’t been in the playoffs since the former Atlanta Thrashers franchise relocated to Winnipeg before the 2011-12 season. “(Cheveldayoff) is just trying to help us, give us the best chance we can here during the stretch run to ultimately reach our goal and make the playoffs,” said forward Blake Wheeler. Winnipeg (28-18-10, 66 points) is holding down the first wild card spot in the Western Conference standings entering Wednesday’s play. “I’m excited about what this trade brings to our organization,” Cheveldayoff said. “At the end of the day it is a big deal, but we think it’s something that’s going to help us both in the short-term and really help us in the long-term.” It’s been a turbulent week for the Jets as controversy swirled around Kane and issues in the dressing room. On Feb. 3, Kane was made a healthy scratch for the club’s overtime loss in Vancouver. A source said Kane violated team rules by showing up to an afternoon meeting that day in a track suit.

SCOREBOARD Hockey Pt 87 67 55 48 46 33

GF 220 231 185 183 162 157

GA 166 157 175 201 161 230

Pt 75 69 64 57 56 38

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF Kelowna 55 42 9 3 1 238 Victoria 54 30 20 3 1 186 Vancouver 55 23 29 1 2 159 Kamloops 56 21 29 3 3 162 Prince George 57 21 32 2 2 167

GA 138 163 189 204 243

Pt 88 64 49 48 46

GA 145 182 147 163 164

Pt 72 66 62 56 53

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U.S. DIVISION W L OTLSOL 34 16 3 1 31 20 1 3 28 20 3 3 26 24 3 1 25 26 0 3

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Tuesday’s results Prince Albert 2 Swift Current 1 Spokane 6 Saskatoon 3 Medicine Hat 5 Regina 4 (SO) Seattle 2 Kelowna 1 Wednesday’s results Prince Albert 3 Spokane 0 Calgary 4 Prince George 3 (SO) Lethbridge 6 Moose Jaw 3 Kootenay 6 Medicine Hat 3 Vancouver 3 Edmonton 1 Tri-City at Everett, late Friday’s games Swift Current at Regina, 6 p.m. Spokane at Brandon, 6:30 p.m. Saskatoon at Calgary, 7 p.m. Moose Jaw at Kootenay, 7 p.m. Lethbridge at Red Deer, 7 p.m. Prince George at Medicine Hat, 7:30 p.m. Seattle at Kamloops, 8 p.m. Tri-City at Portland, 8 p.m. Victoria at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m. Vancouver at Everett, 8:35 p.m. Saturday’s games Spokane at Swift Current, 6 p.m. Regina at Prince Albert, 6 p.m. Prince George at Red Deer, 7 p.m. Saskatoon at Lethbridge, 7 p.m. Calgary at Medicine Hat, 7:30 p.m. Victoria at Kamloops, 8 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Ottawa, 5:30 p.m. St. Louis at Tampa Bay, 5:30 p.m. Winnipeg at Nashville, 6 p.m. Florida at Minnesota, 6 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Colorado, 7 p.m. Calgary at Los Angeles, 8:30 p.m.

Moose Jaw at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m. Vancouver at Tri-City, 8:05 p.m. Seattle at Everett, 8:05 p.m. GA 169 171 177 198 202 227

CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL 55 36 16 1 2 54 32 17 1 4 53 28 17 3 5 55 28 26 0 1 57 25 26 4 2 54 16 32 3 3

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WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF Brandon 55 41 9 3 2 253 Regina 54 30 17 4 3 202 Swift Current 54 25 24 1 4 160 Prince Albert 56 23 31 2 0 161 Moose Jaw 54 21 29 3 1 155 Saskatoon 53 15 35 2 1 149

Medicine Hat Calgary Red Deer Kootenay Edmonton Lethbridge

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts Tampa Bay 56 34 16 6 74 Montreal 53 35 15 3 73 Detroit 53 31 13 9 71 Boston 54 28 19 7 63 Florida 52 24 17 11 59 Ottawa 52 21 22 9 51 Toronto 55 23 28 4 50 Buffalo 55 16 36 3 35 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts N.Y. Islanders 54 35 18 1 71 Pittsburgh 54 31 15 8 70 N.Y. Rangers 52 31 16 5 67 Washington 54 28 16 10 66 Philadelphia 54 23 22 9 55 New Jersey 54 21 24 9 51 Columbus 52 23 26 3 49 Carolina 52 19 26 7 45

GF 170 155 157 157 146 122 135 116

GA 151 135 127 135 157 148 161 139

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts Nashville 54 36 12 6 78 St. Louis 54 35 15 4 74 Chicago 55 33 18 4 70 Winnipeg 56 28 18 10 66 Minnesota 53 26 20 7 59 Dallas 54 25 21 8 58 Colorado 54 22 21 11 55

GF 164 170 167 154 145 172 137

GA 129 133 129 146 145 175 152

GF 181 143 156 142 133 141 157 103

GA 148 118 134 136 147 145 170 191

Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 55 34 14 7 75 164 154 Vancouver 53 30 20 3 63 148 140 Calgary 54 30 21 3 63 156 137 San Jose 55 28 20 7 63 154 153 Los Angeles 53 23 18 12 58 144 144 Arizona 55 20 28 7 47 126 180 Edmonton 55 15 31 9 39 125 181 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Tuesday’s Games Dallas 5, Boston 3 Ottawa 2, Buffalo 1 N.Y. Islanders 3, Edmonton 2 N.Y. Rangers 5, Toronto 4 Montreal 2, Philadelphia 1, OT Florida 6, Anaheim 2 St. Louis 2, Arizona 1 Nashville 3, Tampa Bay 2, OT Winnipeg 2, Minnesota 1, OT Wednesday’s Games Pittsburgh 4, Detroit 1 Vancouver 5, Chicago 4, OT Washington at San Jose, late Thursday’s Games Toronto at N.Y. Islanders, 5 p.m. Anaheim at Carolina, 5 p.m. Edmonton at Montreal, 5:30 p.m.

Friday’s Games Philadelphia at Columbus, 5 p.m. New Jersey at Chicago, 6:30 p.m. Florida at Dallas, 6:30 p.m. San Jose at Arizona, 7 p.m. Boston at Vancouver, 8 p.m. Wednesday’s summaries Canucks 5, Blackhawks 4 (OT) First Period No Scoring. Penalties — None. Second Period 1. Chicago, Kane 27 (unassisted) :57. 2. Vancouver, Vey 8 (Higgins, Vrbata) 4:42. 3. Vancouver, Horvat 6 (Kenins, Tanev) 6:44. 4. Vancouver, Kassian 5 (Sbisa, Higgins) 11:19. Penalties — Hjalmarsson Chi (delay of game) 8:00, H. Sedin Vcr (interference) 15:58. Third Period 5. Chicago, Hossa 15 (Saad, Toews) 12:48 (pp). 6. Vancouver, D. Sedin 12 (Burrows, H. Sedin) 15:23. 7. Chicago, Keith 8 (Kane, Seabrook) 17:49 (pp). 8. Chicago, Hossa 16 (Kane, Rozsival) 19:05. Penalties — Vcr Bench (too many men) 2:54, D. Sedin Vcr (roughing) 12:28, Vrbata Vcr (roughing) 16:25. Overtime 9. Vancouver, D. Sedin 13 (H. Sedin, Sbisa) 1:20. Penalties — None. Shots on goal by Vancouver 12 16 7 1 — 36 Chicago 7 15 19 0 — 41 Goal — Vancouver: Lack (W, 5-6-2); Chicago: Crawford (LO, 21-12-3). Power plays (goal-chances) — Vancouver: 0-1; Chicago: 2-4. Penguins 4, Red Wings 1 First Period 1. Pittsburgh, Hornqvist 15 (Letang, Comeau) 1:51. 2. Pittsburgh, Comeau 12 (Hornqvist) 12:15. Penalties — Smith Det (holding) 3:10. Second Period 3. Pittsburgh, Perron 14 (Lapierre, Martin) 3:04. 4. Pittsburgh, Spaling 8 (Scuderi, Despres) 7:52. 5. Detroit, Weiss 7 (Zetterberg, Kronwall) 13:26 (pp). Penalties — Downie Pgh (hooking) 13:02, Ericsson Det (hooking) 16:05. Third Period No Scoring. Penalties — None. Shots on goal Detroit 6 9 9 — 24 Pittsburgh 8 9 4 — 21 Goal — Detroit: Mrazek (L, 13-5-1); Pittsburgh: Fleury (W, 26-11-5). Power plays (goal-chances) — Detroit: 1-1; Pittsburgh: 0-2.

Canadiens Galchenyuk looks forward to visit from ex-junior teammate Yakupov BY THE CANADIAN PRESS BROSSARD, Que. — Alex Galchenyuk still stays in touch with his old junior teammate Nail Yakupov. The two plan to get together when the Edmonton Oilers came to town. And the reunion may be a happy occasion for Galchenyuk, the gifted Canadiens forward who will celebrate his 21st birthday on Thursday when Montreal plays host to the Oilers at the Bell Centre. The Canadiens (35-15-3) are battling for top spot in the NHL Eastern Conference and Galchenyuk is enjoying a strong season with 15 goals and 35 points in 53 games. Things have not gone as well for Yakupov, with just six goals and 15 points in 55 contests for Edmonton (15-31-9), mired in last place in the Western Conference. “We talk quite a bit,” Galchenyuk said Wednesday. “I’m happy to play against him.” They were teammates on the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League and among the world’s top junior prospects in 2012, when the high-scoring Yakupov was drafted first overall by Edmonton and the clever playmaker Galchenyuk went third overall to Montreal. But for a variety of reasons, Galchenyuk has made steady progress from season to season since entering the NHL in the lockout-shortened 2013 campaign while Yakupov’s production has sagged since he led rookie scorers with 17 goals in 48 games the same year. It helped Galchenyuk to be on a team with veteran leaders that was moving upward in the standings, while Yakupov struggled with a rebuilding team. The Canadiens managed Galchenyuk’s minutes carefully in is first two campaigns, then started giving him regular top-six exposure this season. He has improved with each step. “It’s a process with Alex,” said coach Michel

Therrien. “We got him at 18 and we wanted to make sure that he understood the game. “The challenge for a coaching staff with young players is to make sure they don’t lose their confidence. We really like the way he’s improving every year. He’s got more responsibility each year. Time will tell where he ends up but we know we have a good kid who works hard and we want to make sure he reaches his potential.” Galchenyuk was a centre when he was drafted, but has played mostly on left wing in the NHL. Earlier this season, Therrien moved him into the middle for a stretch of games, where he started strong and then went flat. He’s been back on the wing with crafty twoway centre Tomas Plekanec and right winger Brendan Gallagher of late and has picked up his game. “The coaches have done a great job with all us young guys, but with Chucky (Galchenyuk), they put him in situations where he could succeed from the start,” Gallagher said of his linemate. “He did well and the responsibilities came to him. He’s handled it well.” Galchenyuk, an American citizen of Belarusian descent, is a slick, six-foot-two stickhandler who also has a quick, hard shot. What his ceiling will be is to be determined, but he looks like a rising star. The Russian Yakupov has been compared to Pavel Bure for his rocket shot, as he demonstrated in scoring the game-winner in New Jersey on Monday night, but highlights have been rare this season. The Oilers are waiting for more of those, especially with winger Taylor Hall out for six weeks with a leg injury. The debate on which team got the better player is still to be played out, and Galchenyuk doesn’t like to compare. “I try to focus on myself rather than where we got picked, first or third,” he said. “I’m really happy being in Montreal and I’m sure he’s happy in Edmonton.”

Canadian bantamweight Josh Hill gets title shot after spell on sidelines BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — (Gentleman) Josh Hill is taking a step up in class. The 28-year-old bantamweight from Hamilton takes on champion Marlon Moraes on Thursday night at the Edmonton Expo Centre for the World Series of Fighting 135-pound title. For Hill (10-0), the marquee matchup is welcomed after a frustrating period of inactivity. He has fought just once, winning his World Series of Fighting debut last June by stopping Mike Adams, since August 2012 when he earned a decision over John Fraser. Most of 2013 was lost to Season 18 of “The Ultimate Fighter,” which stretched from the spring to late in the year. Hill, a member of Miesha Tate’s team, lost to Michael Wootten on the reality TV show. A fight in March 2014 was pushed back to April, May and then June. Hill was supposed to meet Moraes in September but was forced to withdraw through injury. Two weeks before the fight, he tore a muscle in his lower back during a sparring session. Moraes went on to defeat Cody Bollinger in a non-title bout at a 140-pound catchweight. A December fight to determine a No. 1 contender was pushed back to January. Then he was matched directly against Moraes in February. “It worked out, I guess, in the end,” said Hill. “I got a couple extra months of training. “Finally I think it’s going to happen. So I’m pumped.” The five-foot-six Hill spent the first half of his training camp in Sacramento with Team

Alpha Male, home to UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw and former WEC featherweight title-holder Urijah Faber among others. It was his third trip down there. That elite-level training will come in handy Thursday. Moraes (13-4-1) has won eight straight with the last six wins coming in the World Series of Fighting. The Florida-based Brazilian defeated Josh Rettinghouse at WSOF 9 to claim the 135-pound title. The champion is a 6-1 favourite to retain his crown. Hill has put his career goal of becoming a firefighter on the backburner for a while. He already has his firefighting certificate from a school in Fort Worth, Texas, but job vacancies are scarce and there is plenty of competition. “It’s a hard gig to crack,” he said. “I’m only young once and I figure I can only fight for so long so I really want to focus on this and take it as far as I can and have fun with it, just see where it takes me.” When he is not training, he teaches at two different Ontario gyms: the Tapout Training Centre in Burlington and Powerhouse MMA in Brantford. He also works part-time as a scale operator at Thomson Metals and Disposal. “Pretty much non-stop,” he said of his schedule. “It’s a busy life.” Hill, whose late great-uncle wrestled under the name of (Gentleman) Jerry Valiant and was one-half of the Valiant Brothers with (Luscious) Johnny Valiant, did find time to do a little pro wrestling himself last year. A cameo with the Alpha-1 Wrestling promotion in Hamilton turned into an actual match with Hill smashing his opponent (Hacker) Scotty O’Shea over the head with a keyboard before he finished him off with a rear-naked choke.

Today

● Senior high basketball: Sylvan Lake at Hunting Hills, girls at 6 p.m., men to follow. ● Women’s college hockey: SAIT at RDC, 7 p.m., Arena. ● Peewee AA hockey: Red Deer TBS at Lacombe, 7:15 p.m. ● Men’s basketball: Silver Spurs vs, Johns Manville, Bulldog Scrap Metal vs. Lacombe All Sports Cresting, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m., Lindsay Thurber. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Red Deer at Three Hills, second game of best-ofthree Northern Division quarter-final, 8 p.m.; Mountainview at Stettler, second game of best-of-three Northern Division quarter-final, 8 p.m.

Friday

● JV basketball: Notre Dame girls tournament. ● College volleyball: SAIT at RDC, women at 6 p.m., men to follow. ● Soccer: Red Deer City Soccer Association Sheraton Family Day tournament, 6 p.m. start, Westerner AgriCentre. ● WHL: Lethbridge at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Centrium. ● Men’s college hockey: SAIT at RDC, 7 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex. ● AJHL: Calgary Mustangs at Olds, 7 p.m. ● Midget AAA hockey: UFA at Red Deer, 8 p.m., Arena.

Saturday

● Soccer: Red Deer City Soccer Association Sheraton Family Day tournament, 8 a.m. start, Westerner AgriCentre. ● JV basketball: Notre Dame girls tournament. ● Minor midget AAA hockey: Calgary

Rangers at Red Deer Aero Equipment, 11:30 a.m., Arena. ● Peewee AA hockey: Red Deer TBS at Olds, 2:15 p.m.; Cranbrook at Red Deer Parkland, 3 p.m., Kinsmen A. ● Bantam AA hockey: Airdrie at Red Deer Ramada, 2:30 p.m., Kinex; Lacombe at Olds, 4:45 p.m. ● Midget AA hockey: Calgary Bruins at Lacombe, 3:15 p.m., Blackfalds; Cranbrook at Red Deer Indy Graphics, 4:45 p.m., Arena; Airdrie at Red Deer Elks, 7:15 p.m., Collicutt Centre; Calgary Gold at Olds, 7:30 p.m. ● WHL: Prince George at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Centrium. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Three Hills at Red Deer, third game of best-ofthree Northern Division quarter-final, if necessary, 8 p.m., Arena; Stettler at Mountainview, third game of best-ofthree Northern Division quarter-final, if necessary, 8 p.m., Didsbury.

Sunday ● Soccer: Red Deer City Soccer Association Sheraton Family Day tournament, 8 a.m. start, Westerner AgriCentre. ● Peewee AA hockey: Red Deer Parkland at Olds, 12:15 p.m.; Cranbrook at Lacombe, 2 p.m. ● Bantam AA hockey: Wheatland at Red Deer Ramada, 12:45 p.m., Collicutt Centre; Olds at Red Deer Steel Kings, 2 p.m., Kinsmen A; Airdrie at Lacombe, 4:30 p.m. ● Midget AA hockey: Airdrie at Red Deer Indy Graphics, 5:30 p.m., Arena.

Monday ● Soccer: Red Deer City Soccer Association Sheraton Family Day tournament, 8 a.m. start, Westerner AgriCentre.

Basketball National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 36 17 .679 — Brooklyn 21 31 .404 14 1/2 Boston 20 31 .392 15 Philadelphia 12 41 .226 24 New York 10 43 .189 26 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 43 11 .796 — Washington 33 21 .611 10 Charlotte 22 30 .423 20 Miami 22 30 .423 20 Orlando 17 39 .304 27 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 33 20 .623 — Cleveland 33 21 .611 1/2 Milwaukee 30 23 .566 3 Detroit 21 33 .389 12 1/2 Indiana 21 33 .389 12 1/2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB Memphis 39 14 .736 — Houston 36 16 .692 2 1/2 Dallas 36 19 .655 4 San Antonio 34 19 .642 5 New Orleans 27 26 .509 12 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Portland 36 17 .679 — Oklahoma City 28 25 .528 8

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Tuesday’s Games Detroit 106, Charlotte 78 Houston 127, Phoenix 118 Chicago 104, Sacramento 86 Memphis 95, Brooklyn 86 Denver 106, L.A. Lakers 96 Wednesday’s Games Orlando 89, New York 83 Toronto 95, Washington 93 San Antonio 104, Detroit 87 Boston 89, Atlanta 88 Indiana 106, New Orleans 93 Oklahoma City 105, Memphis 89 Milwaukee 111, Sacramento 103 Golden State 94, Minnesota 91 Cleveland 113, Miami 93 Dallas 87, Utah 82 Portland 102, L.A. Lakers 86 Houston at L.A. Clippers, late Thursday’s Games Cleveland at Chicago, 6 p.m. NBA All-star break

Transactions Wednesday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Agreed to terms with 1B Cody Daily on a minor league contract. CLEVELAND INDIANS — Agreed to terms with INF Michael Martinez on a minor league contract. HOUSTON ASTROS — Agreed to terms with 2B Nicolas Miranda, 3B Anthony Rodriguez, OF Jose Hernandez and RHPs Luidin Toribio and Luis Castro on minor league contracts. KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Agreed to terms with RHP Derek Gordon on a minor league contract. LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Agreed to terms with RHP Oliver Ortega on a minor league contract. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Agreed to terms with RHP Tyler Clippard on a one-year contract. TEXAS RANGERS — Named James Vilade coach of Frisco (TL), Alberto Puello coach of High Desert (Cal), Francisco Matos hitting coach and Chad Comer coach of Hickory (SAL) and Chase Lambin coach of Spokane (NWL). National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Agreed to terms with LHP Oscar Abreu, OF Frank Polanco and RHP Diony Rodriguez on minor league contracts. ATLANTA BRAVES — Agreed to terms with RHP Jose Veras, LHP Omar Camilo, C William Contreras, SS Luis Mejia and RHP Carlos Lopez on minor league contracts. CINCINNATI REDS — Agreed to terms with INF Chris Dominguez on a minor league contract. SAN DIEGO PADRES — Agreed to terms with RHP James Shields on a four-year contract. Designated RHP Aaron Northcraft for assignment. BASKETBALL Women’s National Basketball Association CHICAGO SKY — Agreed to terms with F Tamera Young on a multi-year contract. FOOTBALL National Football League CAROLINA PANTHERS — Named Cameron Turner assistant wide receivers coach. CHICAGO BEARS — Named Ben Wilkerson assistant offensive line coach. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Released S LaRon Landry. Waived LB Andrew Jackson and OT Xavier Nixon. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Named Dennis Allen senior defensive assistant, John Morton wide receivers coach, Joel Thomas running backs coach, James Williams defensive assistant/linebackers, Brendan Nugent coaching assistant and Kyle DeVan and Greg Lewis offensive assistants. Reassigned running backs coach Dan Roushar to tight ends coach. NEW YORK GIANTS — Signed C Brett Jones. Released RB David Wilson. NEW YORK JETS — Named John Scott Jr. quality control-defence coach. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Promoted defensive passing game co-ordinator Rocky Seto to assistant head coach/defence. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Terminated the contract of QB Josh McCown.

Arena Football League ORLANDO PREDATORS — Agreed to terms with OL Justin Anderson. Canadian Football League CALGARY STAMPEDERS — Re-signed OL Edwin Harrison. Signed DL Brandon Boudreaux. EDMONTON ESKIMOS — Re-signed RB Kendial Lawrence. HAMILTON TIGER-CATS — Signed RB Anthony Woodson. OTTAWA REDBLACKS — Signed WR Brad Sinopoli. TORONTO ARGONAUTS — Signed RB Curtis Steele to a one-year contract. SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS — Signed S Keenan MacDougall. HOCKEY National Hockey League ARIZONA COYOTES — Claimed F Mark Arcobello off waivers from Pittsburgh. BUFFALO SABRES — Reassigned F Kevin Sundher from Rochester (AHL) to Elmira (ECHL). CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Assigned F Joakim Nordstrom to Rockford (AHL). Activated FF Kris Versteeg from injured reserve. DALLAS STARS — Reassigned RW Brett Richie to Texas (AHL). Recalled G Henri Kiviaho from Idaho (ECHL) to Texas and F Curtis McKenzie from Texas. Traded G Anders Lindback and a 2016 conditional third-round draft pick to Buffalo for G Jhonas Enroth. EDMONTON OILERS — Recalled G Tyler Bunz from Wichita (ECHL) to Oklahoma City (AHL). LOS ANGELES KINGS — Recalled D Derek Forbort from Manchester (AHL). MINNESOTA WILD — Reassigned F Brett Sutter to Iowa (AHL). Recalled F Stephane Veilleux from Iowa. NEW YORK ISLANDERS — Loaned G Kent Simpson from Bridgeport (AHL) to Stockton (ECHL). SAN JOSE SHARKS — Announced the retirement of G Evgeni Nabokov. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Recalled F Vladislav Namestnikov from Syracuse (AHL). TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS — Recalled D Petter Granberg from Toronto (AHL). WINNIPEG JETS — Traded D Zach Bogosian, F Evander Kane and G Jason Kasdorf to Buffalo for D Tyler Myers, Fs Drew Stafford, Joel Armia and Brendan Lemieux and a 2015 first-round draft pick. Reassigned F Patrice Cormer to St. John’s (AHL). American Hockey League SPRINGFIELD FALCONS — Recalled F Domenic Monardo from Reading (ECHL). ECHL ALASKA ACES — Signed D Evan Renwick. Loaned F Greg Wolfe to Iowa (AHL). FLORIDA EVERBLADES — Signed D Dmitri Peremikin. MISSOURI MAVERICKS — Claimed F Charles Lachance off waivers from Tulsa. QUAD CITY MALLARDS — Signed F Berkley Scott. TOLEDO WALLEYE — Signed D Mike Slowikowski. SOCCER Major League Soccer MONTREAL IMPACT — Released D Krzysztof Krol.

LOCAL BRIEFS

McDonald leads Cougars over Ponoka Keegan MacDonald netted 17 points and added five assists as the Notre Dame Cougars downed the host Ponoka Broncs 65-54 in senior high boys basketball play Tuesday. The Cougars, who scored 45 points through the second and third quarters, are in Edmonton this weekend for the Strathcona/U of Alberta tournament.

Chuckers down Drillers in CASMBA action The Rusty Chuckers, with Joel Longuard scoring 11 points and Kevin Buwalda adding 10, downed the Alken Basin Drillers 65-61 in a Central Alberta Senior Men’s Basketball Association game Tuesday. Dustin Schaber dropped in 13 points in a losing cause, while Ryan Gratteink had 11.

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Feds top up sport science money CANADIAN OLYMPIANS GET BOOST IN WAY FUNDING TO INNOVATIONS FOR GOLD PROGRAM BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — The science and technology behind Canada’s Olympians got a financial re-boot Wednesday with the announcement of extra federal government money. The Government of Canada is topping up the Innovations For Gold program by $1 million this year and up to $1 million each of the next two. “Canada is a leading sport nation. We want to keep it that way,” said Bal Gosal, Canada’s Minister of State for Sport. “From learning more about how sleep can help an athlete’s recovery to working on head-injury prevention screens, this cutting-edge research is going to provide lasting benefits to our athletes.” Own The Podium spent $8 million on 55 wintersport projects collectively named Top Secret prior to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Whistler, B.C. But the money for giant treadmills, global positioning units, cables to catapult speedskaters and human physiology studies shrunk post-2010 to about $1 million spent annually across summer, winter and Paralympic sports combined. Canada was falling behind other countries in the sport technology arms race again until Wednesday’s announcement. OTP chief executive officer Anne Merklinger can now work with $6 million over the next three years for Top Secret’s successor, Innovations For Gold, as long as her organization raises its half for the feds to match. “This new funding will enable us to get back on track,” she said following a news conference at WinSport in Calgary. “If we are not driving research and innovation in high-performance sport, we are not in the game.” One of the few projects Innovations For Gold could afford after 2010 was the alpine sit-ski for para-alpine athletes. Canadian Paralympic Committee president Gaetan Tardif watched with trepidation as athletes from other countries crashed all over the mountain during last year’s Paralympics in Sochi, Russia. The warm weather and soft snow made the terrain a nightmare for sit-skiers. “Our Canadian athletes went down that course, they didn’t cartwheel, they weren’t taken out on stretchers, you could see that sit-ski could really adapt to the conditions,” Tardif recalled. “They went down safely and they went down faster and they won half of the Canadian medal haul at the Paralympics on that alpine sit ski.” Para-alpine skier Kurt Oatway of Edmonton esti-

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After announcing funding of the Innovations 4 Gold program at a press conference, Federal Minister of State (Sport) Bal Gosal, left, shares a laugh with speedskater Kristina Groves as she works on a high altitude trainer in Calgary, Wednesday. mated his sit-ski cost “probably somewhere around half a million to a million over the last three to four years,” he said. The Paralympian knows other countries will bring their own high-tech sit-skis to Pyeongchang, South Korea, in 2018. “Today’s announcement will hopefully provide us with funding to move forward into next year and the year beyond,” Oatway said. “The Japanese have dedicated a large chunk of time, resources and money into developing a specific sit-ski for them. I think ours is one that can do battle with it on the world stage.” OTP is also funding a concussion research project at the WinSport Medicine Clinic at the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary (CSIC). OTP money helped pay for a robotic, virtual-reality device that monitors

sensory, motor and cognitive function in people with brain injuries. Olympic bobsledder and former CFL player Jesse Lumsden demonstrated the technology Wednesday for Gosal. “It’s an objective test that can’t be cheated like the three-word trick we used to do in football,” Lumsden said, referring to players being told to remember three words as a test of their memory following a hit to the head. “You get objective feedback that can’t be tainted by anything. You can really establish how severe the injury to the head is. This is helpful for return to play because of its objectivity.” OTP doles out federal government money to Canada’s sport federations based on medal potential. The feds provide about $200 million annually to highperformance sport in Canada.

All eyes on Gordon as he winds down stellar career BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Through driver changes, network shuffles, a new championship format and NASCAR’s push to reinvent itself, the one constant for more than two decades has been Jeff Gordon behind the wheel every week of the iconic No. 24. Well, it’s time to buckle up for what’s going to be Gordon’s final ride. The four-time NASCAR champion will report to Daytona International Speedway this week to begin preparations for his final season-opening Daytona 500. Gordon said last month he will give up full-time driving at the end of 2015, and while he didn’t rule out racing a little in the future this will be his final appearance in the “Great American Race” that kicks off the season Feb. 22. It will be the beginning of what will surely be a NASCAR season packed with tributes to Gordon, whose storied career includes pushing the sport into mainstream visibility. Gordon does not want the focus to be on him every week for 38 races. He doesn’t want it to become a sideshow. “I am concerned about it. The statements and

comments and accolades have already been overwhelming,” he said. “But I want to race hard and be competitive and be focused at the race track. We’re trying to do all that we can to talk to the tracks and talk to NASCAR about how we can maintain that level of focus.” Gordon has already offered to return to race tracks in 2016, when he’s out of the car, to help with any tributes. “I’m not going anywhere. I’m going to be here,” he said. “And it only makes me sense for me to commit to the fans and the sport for all its given to me, and I can’t do that when I’m trying to be focused on the track.” Gordon has all the ingredients to top last season, which saw him come oh-so-close to a fifth championship. He won four races and was one of the strongest drivers all year, but a sequence of events in the third segment of NASCAR’s new elimination-round playoffs knocked him out of title contention. He will need to be just as good this year to have a shot at reaching the finale in Homestead, where four drivers will race for the Cup.

The title last year went to Kevin Harvick, who put together a brilliant first season with Stewart-Haas Racing. Harvick and crew chief Rodney Childers were the class of the field all year, and their hard work was rewarded with the championship that team co-owner Tony Stewart promised to deliver if they moved to SHR. The Chase format contributed to one of the most competitive seasons in recent memory and gave NASCAR momentum for the first time in years. Now all those drivers who lost the title to Harvick are eager to get rolling again. Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano, who made Team Penske a two-driver threat last year, are expected to be just as strong this season. The only issue is if Keselowski, who sparred with many drivers last season, will be able to just race and set aside his off-track concerns.

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Logan Vogt gives a thumbs up as he falls into the dunk tank set up as part of Winterfest celebrations last year in Sylvan Lake. The dunk tank was a deviation from the usual polar bear dip in the lake because of unreliable ice conditions. This year, the polar bear dip returns to the lake at 1 p.m. on Saturday. More than a dozen brave souls are expected to jump into the frigid waters on the west side of the pier at Sylvan Lake. It is just one of the many Winterfest activities happening this weekend in Central Alberta. For more details about other local events, see Page C1.

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Friday ● Red Deer Action Group Valentine Theme Silent Auction will be featured at Parkland Mall, Feb. 13 to 15. Gift baskets from local merchants are available to bid on and help support Action Group programs. Phone 403-343-1198. ● Notre Dame High School Fine Arts presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Feb. 12 to 14 at 7 p.m., and Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. at Red Deer Memorial Centre. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students, and free for children under five from Notre Dame High School or from cast members. Special Preview Night will be held on Feb. 11, 7 p.m. with pay what you can admission for the general public. Contact stephanie. layden@rdcrs.ca. ● Red Deer College Visual Arts Faculty and Staff Exhibition will be shown at Welikoklad Event Centre, Feb. 13 to 27. Explore works from RDC Visual Arts, many of whom work as practicing artists in the community. ● Sylvan Lake Library is hosting Ladies Only XOX Valentine’s Party on Feb. 13, 7 to 9 p.m. Wine, chocolate fountains, massages, essential oils, nail art, jewelry, Younique Make-Up, Steeped Tea displays and demonstrations by local businesses and entrepreneurs will be presented to women ages 18 plus. Free but registration required at 403-887-2130. The first glass of wine is free, and $5 for additional glasses of wine. Bring an iPhone or tablet device for instruction on how to download romance and erotica from the eBook platform, 3M Cloud Library. ● An Evening with The Legends will be featured at Royal Canadian Legion, Red Deer on Feb. 13 and 14. Singer songwriter Robert Larrabee will perform Warrior Will Survive. A portion of the proceeds will go to injured veterans through Wounded Warriors. See http:www.legendshow.net ● Family Day Friday Dance will be held on Feb. 13, 7 p.m. at Festival Hall. Based on dances of days gone by, the evening will feature live music by Black Velvet, a dance lesson, games and fun for the whole family. Tickets are available at the door for $20 per family, $10 for adults, $5 for youth, and free for children ages three and under, or online at www.countrypridedanceclub.ca. ● Red Deer Legion Branch #35 year round events: Singles Bridge on Thursdays at 1 p.m. (all levels welcome, including beginners) and Texas Hold ‘Em on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.; meat draws on Fridays at 5 p.m., and Saturdays at 4 p.m. Phone 403-3420035.

Saturday ● Senior Citizens Downtown House has several upcoming events, regular card games and tournaments and special tournaments: Cribbage every Thursday at 1:30 p.m.; Whist every Friday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on Feb. 20; 500 every Monday and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on Feb. 23; Fun Contract Bridge every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Games cost $3. Tournaments cost $6. A Chicken Supper will be held on Feb. 20 at 5:30 p.m. for $15. A Jam Session will be held on Feb. 14 at 1:30 p.m. for $2.50. Phone 403-346-4043.

● Ponoka Senior Drop-In Centre jam sessions are held Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Lots of dancing. Admission is $2 at the door and includes refreshments and snack. Please bring snacks. Phone Linda at 403-783-8461. ● Lego Days is held in the Children’s Department at Downtown Branch of Red Deer Public Library on Saturdays, Feb. 14 and March 14 from 2 to 3 p.m. Children ages six and up, and those under six with an adult are invited to enjoy challenges, minute-to-win it games and free play. ● Valentine’s Storytime at Timberlands Branch of Red Deer Public Library will be celebrated on Feb. 14, 2 to 3 p.m. ● Library on the Go: Movies, magazines and music will be presented at Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library on Feb. 14, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Find out how to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, use latest digital formats, and more. ● Safari Jeff’s Jurassic Adventure Tour will be at Parkland Mall on Feb. 14, 15, and 16 at 1 and 3:30 p.m. All shows are free of charge and take place near Guest Services. Donations to Red Deer and District Food Bank will be collected. See www.parklandmall.ca ● Show Us Your Heart Fundraiser at Global Pet Foods will support Whisker Rescue until Feb. 14. For more details contact either location. Global Pet Foods and Natural Balance will match donations dollar for dollar. Online donations accepted at globalpetfoods. com ● MAGnificent Saturdays offer free art making with a professional artist from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery in downtown Red Deer. The Feb. 14 session is called Will You Be Mine? All materials supplied. Families welcome. Phone 403-3098405. Free with admission. ● Musical Saturday Morning at Kerry Wood Nature Centre is for tots aged five and under and their caregivers to learn about nature through songs, hands-on exploration, interactive walks, and more on Feb. 14, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Admission by suggested donation of $5 per couple or $10 per family. Older siblings welcome. Phone 403-346-2010. ● Nature Savvy Saturdays at Kerry Wood Nature Centre are offered from 1 to 4 p.m. each week. Enjoy a nature-themed craft or activity. All ages invited to drop in and for a seasonal nature-inspired craft or activity. Phone 403-346-2010. ● Royal Canadian Air Force Association members meet at noon on the second Saturday of the month at the ABC Country Restaurant for a luncheon and business meeting. Guests are welcome. Next meeting is Feb. 14. The association preserves and perpetuates the traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force and advocates a proficient and well equipped air force in Canada. The local 703 Wing provides a forum for serving former participants in military and civil aviation and a meeting of like minded people. Contact Al at 403-341-3253, or email to amlow@shaw.ca. ● Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Dinner at the Cronquist House will take place on Feb. 14 and features a six course dinner starting with at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $150 per couple, or $170 per couple served in a private room. Presented by Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society. To purchase tickets call 403-346-0055.

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● Gospel concerts at Ponoka Drop-In Centre are held the third Sunday of each month at 7 p.m., next Feb. 15 with Strings and Things. Admission is $5 at the door. Contact Doreen at 403-783-3805. ● Maker Kids ages eight and up meet on Sundays, Feb. 15, March 15 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Downtown Branch of Red Deer Public Library to explore and create in this hands-on tech program with fun gadgets from littleBits to Mindstorm, to makey makey and more. ● Meet the artist — Closing reception for Dave More — at White Gallery in Sunworks on Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. ● Lacombe Legion Breakfast is offered on the third Sunday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., next Feb. 15. Coffee hour is held every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Phone 403-782-6441. ● Living Faith Lutheran Church invites everyone to Sunday Worship at Bethany CollegeSide at 10 a.m. Contact Ralph at 403347-9852. Coffee and fellowship follow service. Living Faith is a North American Lutheran Church Congregation. ● Stettler Agricultural Society has two upcoming events. Stettler Ranch Rodeo Competition will be featured on Feb. 15 starting at 11 a.m. with five events: branding, sorting, penning, trailer loading, and doctoring. Teams of four with a minimum of one female per team invited to enter for a cost of $400 per team. To register, phone 403-742-6288. Accepting the first 15 teams. Free to watch. Family Day Sleigh Rides will also be offered on Feb. 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. weather permitting at the Ag Society Grounds. Free chili and a bun, and hot chocolate served. Donations to the food bank appreciated.

Monday ● MAGapalooza! will be held at Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery on Feb. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. for a carnival themed event including games, entertainers and food for all ages. Volunteers and participants invited. To volunteer with contact Karli or Abbey, 403-3098405 or e-mail museum@reddeer.ca or see www.reddeermuseum.com ● Academy Awards Oscar Shorts Nominated Films will be shown at Welikoklad Event Centre, Feb. 16 to 21, 7 p.m. Animated films are screening Feb. 16, 18, 20, and live action films are screening Feb. 17, 19, 21. Tickets cost $10 at the door. Films are unrated. ● Family Day at Kerry Wood Nature Centre is offered on Feb. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. Winter fun for the whole family. Phone 403346-2010. ● Cronquist House will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for lunch and tours on Family Day, Feb. 16. Enjoy a bowl of chili, cinnamon buns, coffee, tea, cocoa, inside or out. See www.rdchs.com, or phone 403-346-0055. ● Riverside Meadows Community Association Family Day Event, Feb. 16, noon to 4 p.m. weather permitting (above -15C including windchill). There will be face painting, fish pond, crafts, games, refreshments and more. Contact riversidemeadowsca@gmail. com or call 403-346-7414. ● Blackfalds Winterfest Family Day will be held on Feb. 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with most events at Abbey Centre Multiplex. Events as follows: noon to 3 p.m. Servus Kidz Zone and Li’l Chipper Learn to Ice Carve Workshops and Ice Carving Demonstrations; noon to 5 p.m. free sleigh rides and ice slides; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. hot cocoa, 1 p.m. Penguin Dip at Blackfalds Agricultural Society Amphitheater; 2:15 p.m. Telus presentation; 2:30 p.m. Telus Fibre Snow Dig for children up to 10 (bring small shovel); 3 to 5 p.m. Free Family Skate Party with Juiced Audio, and

Blackfalds Youth Crew Family Bingo. Nonperishable food bank donations are being collected. See www.blackfalds.com/winterfest ● Crimson Lake Provincial Park Family Day will be celebrated on Feb. 16 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Day Use Area. Free of charge to enjoy snowshoeing, geocaching, s’mores, hot chocolate, snow-golf, snow-soccer, fat bike demonstration, snow forts and graffiti. Contact Alberta Parks at 403-845-8309. ● Red Deer Regional Health Foundation — The Event About Nothing — takes place Feb. 16. Spend an evening with your family, and don’t attend, and reflect on the amount spend on an evening out, and consider making a donation the Health Foundation. See www.rdrhfoundation.com, or phone 403-343-4773.

Tuesday ● Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at Memorial Presbyterian Church Sylvan Lake, Feb. 17, 5 to 7 p.m. Cost is $7.50 for adults, $5 for children ages six to 12 years, and free for children under six. Contact mametcal@ gmail.com or 403-887-2098. ● Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at St. Leonard’s Anglican Church Hall will be offered on Feb. 17, 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is $7, free for children ages six years and under, and $15 for a family. Call 403-346-5744. ● Momstown Alphabet Play for parents with newborns to six years will be offered on Feb. 17, and March 17 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Red Deer Public Library Timberlands Branch. ● Take Off Pounds Sensibly (T.O.P.S.) Innisfail meets every Tuesday in the basement of the Innisfail United Church. Weigh-in from 12:15 p.m., with meeting beginning at 1 p.m. Call Rose at 403-227-6903 or Elsie at 403-227-3508. ● St. Andrew’s United Church Pancake Supper will be offered on Feb. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Lacombe. Costs are $7 for adults, $4 for youth, and $20 for a family with proceeds to Camp Kasota. Contact Dennis at 403-7826890. ● Blackfalds United Church Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper takes place on Feb. 17, 5 to 7 p.m. The menu features pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and juice. Costs are $7 for adults, $4 for children ages six to 12 years, and free for children ages five and under. See www.blackfaldsunitedchurch.com, or phone 403-885-4780. ● Red Deer Public Schools Workshop on Wills will be offered on Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m. at Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School. Cost is $10 plus GST. To register, call 403342-1059.

Wednesday ● Gospel concerts at Ponoka Drop-In Centre are held the third Sunday of each month at 7 p.m., next Feb. 18 with Gospel 792. Admission is $5 at the door. Contact Doreen at 403-783-3805. ● Teen Movie Mania: Thor — The Dark World — will be held on Feb. 18, 3:34 to 5:15 p.m. at Waskasoo Kiwanis Meeting Room at Downtown Branch of Red Deer Public Library. Design and decorate your own Mjolnir (Thor’s hammer) while watching the movie. ● Fireside Readers book club will meet on Feb. 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch in Waskasoo Kiwanis Meeting Room. For discussion will be The Cat’s Table by Michael Ondaatje. Phone 403-342-9110. See the blog at http:// firesidereaders.rdpl.org/. If you can’t attend meetings, read along and post your comments.

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Malaysia detains cartoonist, investigates lawmakers who criticized Anwar Ibrahim’s jailing KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysian police have detained a cartoonist and are investigating two lawmakers for sedition over tweets and a cartoon condemning the judiciary for dismissing opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s final appeal against a sodomy conviction. Anwar began a 5-year prison sentence Tuesday

RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 B7 “Clearly it is designed to intimidate and instil fear in people on social media to go silent on their views. It is a further erosion of freedom of expression in Malaysia,” said the group’s Asia deputy director Phil Robertson. In Washington, U.S. State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki told reporters: “The Malaysian government’s recent investigations and charges of sedition against critics raise serious concerns about freedom of expression, rule of law and the independence of the judicial system.” Anwar has been the most vocal and visible symbol of the opposition’s resurgence and is seen as the most potent political threat to Najib. Anwar’s second daughter, Nurul Nuha Anwar, on Wednesday launched a “March to Freedom” campaign, backed by her five siblings. Eldest sister Nurul Izzah is already a lawmaker. Nuha said the family was devastated and outraged over the “malicious persecution” of Anwar that led to his jailing again.

after the country’s top court ruled there was overwhelming evidence showing that he sodomized a former male aide. The case was widely seen as politically motivated to eliminate any threats to the ruling coalition, whose popularity has been eroding after more than five decades of unquestioned dominance. Police detained cartoonist Zulkiflee Anwar Alhaque, better known as Zunar, at his home late Tuesday over a series of tweets on Anwar’s case. A cartoon he posted on Twitter showed Prime Minister Najib Razak as the judge in Anwar’s case. National police chief Khalid Abu Bakar also directed his men to investigate opposition lawmakers Nga Kor Ming and Rafizi Ramli for sedition. Nga tweeted it was time for the people to oppose a cruel regime, while Rafizi tweeted a cartoon of a judge wearing a white wig with the dollar sign on it. The police moves were criticized by rights groups, with New York-based Human Rights Watch saying it was shameful that Malaysian authorities had turned peaceful criticism into a criminal act.

REGISTRATIONS LOCAL EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS ● Red Deer College School of Creative Arts presents Pianos Galore, Feb 22, 7:30 p.m. RDC Arts Centre. College instructor Dale Wheeler will be joined by Debra Bakland, Cheryl Cooney and special guest Ruston Vuori, together with CUC orchestra, in a multiple-piano extravaganza showcasing several Bach concerti along with the premiere of a work by Dr. Cooney. Purchase tickets online at www.bkticketcentre.ca or by calling 403-755-6626. ● Cover 2 Cover Book Club will meet on March 16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library. The theme will be science fiction books. Visit www.rdpl.org/ programs/book-clubs/cover2cover. New members always welcome. Phone 403-341-3822. ● Birdhouses with Bob welcomes children ages six to 13 years to build a birdhouse and learn about songbirds on Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. at Kerry Wood Nature Centre. The cost is $7 for Kerry Wood Nature Centre members, or $8 for non-members per child. Adult must accompany child. Pre-registration required. Call 403-346-2010. ● Perogy Supper at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church will take place Feb. 26 5:30 to 7 p.m. Adults are $11, children 10 years and under are $6. Tickets are available at the door. For more information call 403-347-2335. ● GrammaLink-Africa Fabric Sale, in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmother to Grandmother Campaign will be held on April 18. Donations of fabric, one metre or more, wool, yarns, notions and patterns are all accepted for this sale until April 10. For pick-up of donations or more information, call Mary Ellen at 403-340-1365 or Shirley at 403-347-5958. ● Alzheimer Society East Coast Kitchen Party fundraiser will take place on March 6 at Pidherney Centre. Sometimes known as a “scuff and scoff,” or night of dancing and eating, this event features live music of Nova Scotiables, delicious food and silent auction. Tickets are $100 each with $50 eligible for a tax receipt, phone 403-342-0448. See alzheimer. ab.ca. This event is sponsored in part by Christenson Developments Ltd. ● Red Deer Motor American Pony Chuckwagon Tarp Auction will be held on March 18 at Sheraton Red Deer in Bellinis Sonic Lounge. All bidders registered prior to March 10 will be entered into a draw for two weekly admit pins and one weekly parking pass for Westerner Days and Exposition. Previous tarp sponsors who bring a friend to the action and both are successful bidders will have the opportunity to display a large banner on the chuckwagon bowl during the fair. To register and find out more, see www.westernerpark.ca/eventscalendar/tarp-auction, or phone 403-309-0225. ● Olds College Growing the Legacy Gala takes place on March 6 and features distinguished keynote speaker Paul

CONTINUED FROM PAGE B6 ● MAGsparks is an inclusive and accessible visual art program for everyone offered on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. Professional artists are on hand to help with projects. Materials are supplied. There is a drop-in fee of $3. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult. For information, contact Janet at 403-309-8405, janet.cole@reddeer.ca. The Feb. 18 session is called Puzzle Pictures. ● Seniors United Now presents Dr. Bonnie Dobbs, professor of Family Medicine and Director of Medically at Risk Drivers Centre at University of Alberta to talk about Simard Test of driver ability on Feb. 18 at First Christian Reformed Church at 1:30 p.m. Members and non-members welcome. Phone 403-449-1816. ● Central Alberta Historical Society will meet on Feb. 18, 7 p.m. Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. Guest speaker Allan Goddard from the Breton Museum will be speaking on Celebrating Black History Month. Contact Faye at 403-3431881. ● Golden Circle Ho-Downers are a fun band of seniors who entertain other seniors in nursing homes, lodges and by special request. Practices are held on Wednesdays starting at 2 p.m. Everyone welcome. For more information call Bea at 403-346-5802. ● Hunting Hills High School 2015 Chinese New Year Celebration — Sound of Spring Gala — will be celebrated on Feb. 18 in Gym 1. Enjoy music, singing, dancing, drama, and more by the Hunting Hills Mandarin Studies students and Chinese community, starting at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 in advance from the school, or $6 at the door. ● Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder presents motivational speaker Blair Charters: This is Life, Feb. 18, 7 p.m. at The Hub on Ross. See http://fasd.alberta.ca/central-albertafasd-network.aspx or phone 403-340-4869. ● Red Deer Legion Old-Time Dance with Black Velvet is on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. Cost is $7, or $13.95 with buffet starting at 5 p.m. Phone 403-342-0035.

DePodesta, Vice President of Player Development and Scouting for New York Mets. The gala takes place in the Ralph Klein Centre, Olds College. Limited tickets available at development@oldscollege.ca or 403-556-8232. ● Grief Seminar will be offered on Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Living Stones Church. Free will offering for lunch will be accepted. Pre-register at 403-347-7311. ● Watoto Children’s Choir will be performing Oh What Love, an evening of vibrant, original African music, dance routines and telling life transforming stories on Feb. 26, 7 p.m. at Streams Christian Church. See www.watoto.com ● Cosmos Bottle Depot are collecting bottle donations for Forever and a Day Small Dog Rescue Society during the month of February. See faadrescue.com ● Granny Cash Bonspiel goes March 25 at Pidherney Curling Centre. Grannies invited to please register by March 13 at 403-346-3777, or curling@reddeercurling.ca. ● Parkland Anglican Churches St. Patrick’s Day Beef Supper takes place on March 17 at Elnora Community Hall. Entertainment, door prizes, basket draws, and more will be held. Costs are $12.50 for adults, $6 for children ages six to 10 years, and free for preschoolers. Doors open at 5 p.m. Supper served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Contact Paddy at 403-2271635, Jean at 403-749-2411, or Gwen at 403-773-2270. ● Elnora Agricultural Society presents Tomas Kubinec — Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible — at the Elnora Community Hall on March 28. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show goes at 7:30 p.m. for $27.50 per person. Tickets are available at the Elnora Village Office, Jewell’s Grocery, and Sunset Printing. ● To Light a Candle will be screening at Red Deer College on Feb. 27, 7 p.m. at Margaret Parsons Theatre. Discussion to follow. Sponsored by Red Deer Baha’i’s and RDC. Contact Robert at 403-304-9843 or see educationisnotacrime. me ● International Women’s Day Benefit Concert goes March 6 at The Hub on Ross at 7 p.m. Concert proceeds will benefit Walking With Our Sisters, and concession sales will go to Global Enrichment Foundation. The concert will feature performances by Donna Bishop, Randi Boulton, Kristy Lawrence, Teresa Neuman, and Donna Durand. Suggested donation $20 or $30 per family. Phone 403-340-4869. ● St. Francis of Assisi Middle School presents Disney’s Mulan, Feb. 27 and 28 at Red Deer Memorial Centre. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and the show starts at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $7 per person or $20 for a family of four, from the school, or at the door. ● Benalto and Area Rural Crime Watch Society Annual General Meeting will be held on Feb. 26, 7 p.m. at Benalto Leisure Centre, Agriculture Grounds. Guest speakers will be

Sylvan Lake and District Victim Services, and BARCWS Law Enforcement Partners. Residents should reside within the area patrolled by Sylvan Lake RCMP. Contact Yvette at 403746-3429. ● Red Deer Action Group is seeking volunteer board members to help set the direction of the organization. See www.rdactiongroup.ca, or phone 403-343-1198 to find out more. ● Canadian Firearms Courses are offered at Cottonwood-Gordon Hall. Non-restricted: Feb. 28 starting at 8 a.m.; Restricted: March 1 starting at 9 a.m. For more information call 403-224-2881 or firearmscourses@gmail.com. ● Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Campaign volunteers are needed. April is Daffodil Month, and the campaign is getting underway. To help out, contact volunteer@cancer. ab.ca. ● Shalom Counselling Centre Spring Dessert Gala will take place April 25, 7 p.m. at Balmoral Bible Chapel. Guest entertainer will be local singer/songwriter Randi Boulton, and other highlights include fine desserts, silent and live auctions, and family fun. Funds raised at the Spring Gala will subsidize the cost of counselling to make services accessible and affordable to all who call for help. Guests and volunteers sought. Tickets are $20 each from Country Cupboard, Scott’s Parable Christian Stores, Shalom Counselling Centre. For more information, call 403-342-0339 or email info@shalomcounselling. com. ● Servus Credit Union Annual Bowl for Kids in support of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Red Deer is seeking individuals, businesses, and groups to collect pledges, bowl, and join the festivities at Heritage Bowling Centre on March 8. To get involved, or find out more see www.bbbsreddeer.ca, or call 403-342-6500. ● Parkland Cross Country Ski Club offers day tours on local ski trails for skiers of all abilities. Enjoy an hour or two out with other skiers and learn about skiing in Central Alberta. See www.parklandxskiclub.org or contact rtownell@gmail. com to find out more. ● Red Deer College Perspectives: Canada in the World Welcomes Margaret Atwood, April 6 at RDC Arts Centre, Mainstage at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $40 or $32 for students and seniors. For each, tickets are available at www.bkticketcentre.ca or by calling 403-755-6626, 1-800-661-8793. ● Memorial Society of Red Deer and District offers information on funeral options. An annual membership costs $25 and can be transferred to other societies in North America at little or no cost. To purchase a membership, or find out more, phone 403-340-3898, or go to www.memorialsocietyrd. ca, or email to info@memorialsocietyrd.ca.

● Teacher’s Convention Day Camp at Kerry Wood Nature Centre is offered Feb. 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. School-aged children may join an interpreter for two fun filled days of nature exploration. The cost is $85 per child for both days. To register phone 403-346-2010. ● Lacombe Leadership Prayer Breakfast will be held on Feb. 19 at Lacombe Memorial Centre from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Guests of honour will be Mayor Steve Christie, Police Chief Steve Murray, and Fire Chief Ed van Delden. Special presentation by guest speaker Howard Lawrence, a neighbourhood consultant with City of Edmonton on abundant community. Tickets are $25 ordered online at www.lacombeprayerbreakfast.ca, or by phone at 403-782-2910, or 403-318-6271. ● Stettler Old Tyme Dance is held on the third Thursday of every month from Sept. to June at The Hub upstairs at Stettler Recreation Centre, next Feb. 19 with Country Gems.

Dance from 5 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Hot supper from 6 to 7 p.m. Tickets at the door cost $20 per person, $10 for dance only, $14 for supper only. Phone 403-742-5640. All ages welcome. ● Red Deer and District Garden Club meets on Feb. 19 at Kerry Wood Nature Centre at 7 p.m. Come hear speaker Rene Michalak of ReThink Red Deer speak on Piper Creek Restoration Agriculture Project. More information at www.reddeergardenclub.ca or www.facebook.com/RedDeerGardenClub. For more information call Noreen at 403-357-4071. ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre dance, Thursday, Feb. 19, 7 to 10 p.m. at the seniors’ centre. Dance to the music of Allsorts Band. Admission is $7. Phone 403-3476165, 403-342-2875, or 403-346-3896.

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your expressive self today. You are in more of a serious mood and this will be reflected in how you communicate. Learn to trust your own perspective on what is going on within your life now, whether it is health or work related. You know what’s right or wrong. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A good conversation with your mother is in store for you today. Yes, you will have to keep some thoughts to yourself, but you will learn a great deal about yourself through this interaction. Trust in your feelings and passions. Learn to hold back when you know your truth now. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You will most likely keep your ideas to yourself today, but do trust in the fact that others will be more keen to discuss and share everything under the moon. You will start to trust your feelings and intuition through the interactions you have with those within your home. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You are starting to trust what you know to be true for you emotionally now. Interactions with others will help you see that truth and will allow you to utilize that skill now. It will be a great day to go out and join in with your soul groups — meaning anyone you feel a kinship to. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You might not reveal much today, but through many interactions with others, you will learn a great deal about yourself. You, out of many signs, are very much interested with grounding that higher mind. You’ll share your discoveries with trusting your feelings. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will not exactly be in the right mood for socializing, but nonetheless, there will be many opportunities to get together with others. Through the interactions today, you will learn more about yourself. You will learn exactly what you value and what you don’t. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): As you start to trust yourself more, you will feel like keeping to yourself more often. Try not to do that, as there are many opportunities that will knock for you today. It is a good day to socialize, as they will help you gain self-knowledge and this will propel you forward. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Not a whole lot will be seen by you on a public level today or if you are out and about, you will be the sage observer. Whomever you interact with today will be able to help you in more ways than one. So, do go out of your way to interact with friends and associates. Larisa Maira Ozolins is an internationally syndicated astrologer and columnist. Her column appears daily in the Advocate.

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Plenty of Family Day fun FROM POLAR BEAR DIP TO ICE CARVING TO SLEIGH RIDES AND MORE THROUGHOUT AREA BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Spend time with your loved ones and celebrate winter in communities throughout Central Alberta this holiday weekend. There’s something for the whole family as Sylvan Lake rolls out a jammed-packed weekend as part of its annual Winterfest celebrations. A Lions pancake breakfast at Lions Hall kicks of the fun between 9 a.m. and noon on Saturday. Lakeshore Drive will be bursting with activity, featuring sleigh rides, skating, a toy mountain, snow colouring and much more from noon to 2:30 p.m. The chilly but popular polar bear dip gets underway on the west side of the pier at 1 p.m. Participants must pre-register. Fireworks start at 7 p.m. from the Sylvan Lake Pier (50th Street and Lakeshore Drive). On Sunday, there’s Toonie Bowling at the Railside Bowling and Pool from 4 to 8 p.m. Big Moo will host an ice cream eat-

ing contest, a 50/50 draw, children’s activities and a barbecue to support Mike Arthur, a young resident who was diagnosed with leukemia. The event gets underway at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Enjoy a free family swim at the Sylvan Lake Aquatic Centre from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday. The Town of Blackfalds’ Winterfest activities will take place between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Abbey Centre and the Multi-plex arena on Family Day. All Winterfest activities are free . They include horse-drawn sleigh rides, bouncy castles, hot chocolate, penguin dip and snow dig. Abbey Centre is offering a 50 per cent discount for families on Monday. Ice on Whyte ice carvers will carve sculptures and an ice slide, and deliver learn-to-ice-carve workshops for children. There’s a family skate party and family bingo at the arena from 3 to 5 p.m. Bring your non-perishable food bank donations. Head to Crimson Lake Provincial Park, an hour west of Red Deer, to enjoy showshoeing, geocaching, snow golf and snow soccer. From noon to 4 p.m. on Family Day,

there will be a fat bike demo, snow forts, s’mores and hot chocolate. Call 403-845-8309 for more information. Lacombe and District Family and Community Support Services will host its annual Family Day Skate at Cranna Lake on starting at 11 a.m. Hot dogs and cool drinks will be available. If the weather or ice conditions do not co-operate, the skate will be moved to Barnett Area No. 2. The community ice-slide in the Lacombe Memorial Centre will be open for everyone to enjoy the winter weather. The Kinsmen Aquatic Centre in Lacombe activities include a public swim from 1 to 3 p.m. and a family swim from 3 to 5 p.m. Visit www.lacombe.ca or call 403-782-1278 for more information. In Red Deer, take a tour (by donation) of Cronquist House (4707 Fountain Drive) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday. Enjoy a steaming bowl of chili, cinnamon, buns, coffee, tea, and hot cocoa inside or outside for a fee. Weather permitting (above -15C with the windchill), the Riverside Meadows Community Association will host activities from noon to 4 p.m. at 6021 57th St. on Monday. Activities include face

painting, fish pond, craft games and refreshments. Email riversidemeadowsca@gmail.com or call 403-346-2498 for more information. Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery will present MAGapoolza, a carnivalthemed afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. Performances include Calf Skit Choose Your Own Adventure Improv at 1:30 p.m. and Magician Kyle Key at 3 p.m. There will be crafts and games. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.reddeermuseum.com or 403309-8405. Winter fun for the whole family is offered at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre on Monday from 1 to 4 p.m. Call 403346-2010 for more details. Spend the afternoon at Heritage Ranch’s Winter Carnival featuring hot dogs, hot chocolate and tractor hay wagon rides. Pre-registration is required to ensure there will be enough wagons. To register and for ticket prices visit www.heritageranch.ca or call 403-347-4977. For a complete list of activities in Sylvan Lake, visit www.sylvanlake.ca and in Blackfalds, visit www.blackfalds.ca. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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The mountain of snow continues to grow at the City of Red Deer’s southeast snow storage site located just south of Delburne Road on 40th Avenue. With the city plowing residential streets this week, over 160 truckloads of snow entered the site during the daytime hours on Tuesday alone.

Learning as the snow goes CITY MODIFIES ITS SNOW REMOVAL PLAN BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Parking hassles and confusion about snow routes has forced tweaks to the city’s new two-year snow and ice removal program. City crews are plowing their way through the second residential campaign of the season. Elaine Vincent, Development Services Division director, said the first campaign went over fairly well but there were lessons learned and applied to the current campaign. The city had plowed the grey (residential) and green (collector/transit/ residential streets next to schools)

routes at the same time. Vincent said this caused hassles in the communities because residents did not have anywhere to park. Now the city is staggering the zones so that the crews are plowing grey and green routes separately in each neighbourhood. “That has a different source of confusion,” said Vincent. “People don’t know if it is a green route or a grey route that is being cleared. So that’s the trade off.” Cars must be removed from the street from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. while the zone is being plowed. However, the city is issuing warnings on the grey routes because of the confusion. But parked vehicles on the green routes will be towed. No specific details were provided but city officials said the number of towed vehicles were consistent with last year’s numbers. The city has also heard complaints about the size of windrows because

some are higher than 10 cm. The city wants to keep the windrows below 10 cm. “The message we keep saying to residents is it’s that trade off of being quick and windrows,” she said. “You want us to be in there quicker, faster, sooner. That left us with windrows.” Vincent said they will continue to look at what will be right for the future. Residents have also voiced concerns about the visibility of the No Parking signs. The city added flashing red lights to the signs in neighbourhoods to make it easier for residents to see them in the evenings. The first year of the snow and ice policy mandates plowing on residential streets within 15 days of a 10-cm snow pack (30-to-40 cm snowfall). Snow is plowed to a five-cm snow pack with windrows on both sides of the street. Next year, the standard will move to five days. “It will look different again next

year but all to make it better,” said Vincent. Vincent said it is very important for residents to know the difference between a grey and green route. She recommends residents sign up for alerts through the city website and to keep an eye on social media for updates on plowing. On Wednesday, crews were expected to be in Zone E (Clearview, Garden Heights, Michener Hill, Parkvale, Waskasoo, Woodlea); Zone F (Deer Park (north of 39 Street); Zone G (Rosedale, Timberlands Bower, South Hill, West Park); Zone H (Eastview, Grandview, Morrisroe, Mountview); and (Zone C Grey Routes (Fairview, Highland Green, Oriole Park, Riverside Meadows). Call the Snow Zone hotline at 403406-8796, sign up for Snow Zone specific emails at www.reddeer.ca/alerts or follow the City of Red Deer on Facebook or Twitter. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

Malley borrowed soldering gun, murder trial told BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF A borrowed soldering gun was the only significant piece of evidence tendered by the Crown on Wednesday as the trial of the man accused in the bombing death of an Innisfail woman continued. Brain Malley, 57, borrowed a soldering gun from a friend and contractor he had known for about 10 years. Wayne Stiglitz, a self-employed carpenter, often worked for Kodiak Homes — the home-building company Malley coowned. Malley is on trial for first-degree murder in the death of Victoria Shachtay. Shachtay, 23, was killed when the Christmas gift she opened

exploded on Nov. 25, 2011. The gift disguised a pipe-bomb and was left on her doorstep in Innisfail. Stiglitz and Kodiak Homes shared a garage that had two double-sized bays. One bay held Stiglitz’s tools and the other held supplies for Kodiak. Stiglitz and Malley both had access to the bay containing Stiglitz’s tools. In his testimony on Wednesday in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench, Stiglitz said Malley borrowed his soldering gun in early October 2011 and returned it in late November 2011. Malley told Stiglitz that he was borrowing the soldering gun to fix the bolt on a rifle. Stiglitz said he found that kind of strange, but if Malley thought he could to it then that was fine by Stiglitz. Stiglitz did not see Malley return

the soldering gun, but was informed of it after Malley had put it in the garage. At the time, Stiglitz noted that the soldering gun was not where it should be in the garage. However, he hadn’t used the soldering gun for more than a year. The soldering gun was eventually seized by RCMP during their investigation. Under cross examination by defence counsel Bob Aloneissi, Stiglitz said his daughter also knew how to solder and could have used or moved the soldering gun since she borrowed his tools. Aloneissi also pointed out that Stiglitz was a friend of Malley’s and when his client was arrested, Stiglitz was shocked. In two interviews with police,

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Stiglitz did not mention that Malley had borrowed his soldering gun. However, police never asked him specifically about the soldering gun. The jury trial continues today in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench. Malley is accused of killing Shachtay for financial reasons. Shachtay became paralyzed in a 2004 crash and in 2007 she received a large monetary settlement. She invested $575,000 of that settlement with Malley. By April 2011, the money that was invested was gone. From 2007 to 2011, Malley paid Shachtay more than $44,000 of his own money. The last payment he made was on Oct. 15, 2011. The Crown alleges that Malley killed Shachtay to cut his financial losses. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

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A Sylvan Lake man faces a series of charges including assault with a weapon, robbery, and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. The charges stem from a report of a man hitting the ditch near Kuusamo in one vehicle, and then stealing the vehicle of a bystander who stopped to help. Sylvan Lake RCMP, who responded to the collision at 12:43 p.m., said when the male driver fled in the stolen vehicle he attempted to run over the bystander whose dog was still in the vehicle. Police say the suspect drove into Sylvan Lake, where he was involved in another single-vehicle collision. He fled on foot before entering a residence on Lakeway Boulevard. The man eventually surrendered without further incident. He has also been charged with possession of property obtained by crime and two counts of failing to remain at the scene of an accident. Cass Devon Gibson, 26, of Sylvan Lake has been remanded in custody and will appear in Red Deer provincial court today. Investigators are asking anyone who may have information relating to the events to contact Sylvan Lake RCMP at 403-858-7200.

Lacombe city council has put the wheels in motion to borrow $3.1 million to cover the first phase of multiplex upgrades. First reading of a borrowing bylaw was given approval at Monday’s city council meeting. It proposes temporary borrowing of a little over $2 million, which would be paid off by 2020 using the province Municipal Sustainability Initiative funding provided to municipalities. The remaining $1,094,500 will be borrowed and repaid over 20 years. Another $863,700 in funding is coming from Lacombe County, based on the share of its residents who use the city’s arena and aquaplex facility. Upgrades are required at the multiplex to bring it in line with current safety codes. Among the changes will be the installation of sprinkler systems, which will make up the bulk of the first-phase construction work. The total project cost, including engineering and project management fees, will be just under $11.9 million, according to a recent report to council.

Red Deer RCMP are looking for the owner of a lost men’s gold ring. Police found the ring containing a stone in the Fas Gas parking lot at 7110 50th Ave. slightly before 8 a.m. on Feb. 9. Anyone who has lost a ring is invited to call the exhibits staff at the Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2574. You will be asked to provide proof of ownership in order to claim the ring. That could be a photo or a detailed description.

City taking bookings for community facilities Community spaces, ice surface and pool rentals are now available for fall and winter dates in 2015 and 2016. Booking applications are now being accepted for ice at the Collicutt Centre, G.H. Dawe Community Centre, Kinex Arena, Kinsmen Community Arenas and Red Deer Arena. Dry space at the Collicutt Centre Field House and Soccer Pavilion is available. Meeting rooms and special events at the Collicutt Centre, G. H. Dawe Community Centre, Recreation Centre, Kinex Arena, Kinsmen Community Arenas and Red Deer Arena and pools at the Recreation Centre and Michener Aquatic Centre are available for bookings. Applications will be accepted until March 6. They are available at www. reddeer.ca/recreation-and-culture/ facility-and-park-rentals/

Health-care delivery discussed by advisory body Share your thoughts on health-care delivery and services at the David Thompson Health Advisory Council meeting today. The meeting takes place in Room 105 of the Alberta Health Services Michener Bend office (42 Michener Bend in Red Deer) from 2 to 5 p.m. This is an opportunity for residents to provide input on local and regional health, provide feedback to AHS regarding health-care services and learn about the advisory council. Public feedback will be heard shortly after 3 p.m. For more information, contact advisory council officer Naomi Shopland

Police identify suspect in Olds, Didsbury incidents Police seek public help to find the man they suspect of attempted robberies in Didsbury and Olds on Monday. Didsbury RCMP are trying to find Cody Cutter, 24, of Rocky Mountain House. They have released a sketch. Police caution the public not to approach the suspect, who they consider armed and dangerous. At about 5:30 a.m. A sketch of on Monday morning, Cody Cutter. a man attempted to rob a gas station in Didsbury. The man showed a weapon to the gas station attendant, but left emptyhanded. At about 6:15 a.m., police say the same suspect entered a gas station in Olds, produced a weapon, but again left empty-handed. Anyone with information is asked to notify Didsbury RCMP at 403-335-3382, to call their local police detachment

Mobile vendors OK in Sylvan pilot project Mobile vendors may be allowed to park their trucks in Sylvan Lake this summer as part of a pilot project. Council has directed staff to come back with a mobile vending bylaw for debate at the Feb. 23 meeting. In 2010, council amended a licensing bylaw to ban mobile vendors serving up their meals on wheels on private or public property in the downtown core. A 2013 review of the bylaw upheld the ban after council heard from about a dozen local business owners opposed to mobile vending. The town’s Business Recruitment Team took another look at the issue last fall and requested more information on what other communities have done with mobile vending. After review, the team recommended a pilot project to council that would run from April 1 to Oct. 31. It proposed vendors be limited to certain areas and only five permits issued each week. Local vendors would be given preference to sites, which could be booked on a weekly basis. Council’s committee of the whole further tweaked the proposed bylaw to include up to six permits and create different categories for artists selling their original works and for artists creating art on site.

The pilot project would be evaluated throughout its run to determine if it should continue next year.

Police arrest local man wanted on warrants A Red Deer man has been arrested and faces 29 charges in connection to a series of thefts from area businesses. Ray John Simpson, 37, was arrested without incident after public tips led police to the Aladdin Motor Inn on Tuesday at 6 p.m. He appears in Red Deer provincial court Feb. 12. The charges include 11 counts of theft under $5,000; four counts of possession of stolen credit cards; three counts of fraud by credit card; theft over $5,000; possession of stolen property under $5,000; mischief, failing to comply with a probation order and two counts of failing to comply with recognizance. Police say the charges came following thefts from Global Pet Foods, Plato’s Closet, several stores in Bower Place shopping centre and a medical clinic. RCMP are grateful to the public for numerous tips that helped to identify and locate the suspect.

Public schools community workshops hosting wills and executors workshops People who want to learn about wills or executors can attend public school community workshops later this month. The one-night workshop on wills Feb. 17 will discuss different types of wills, regulations, what to include in a will, why a will may be challenged. It will also include a brief overview of guardianship, trusteeship and how to choose an executor. On Feb. 24 a workshop on being an executor will outline the job of an executor, inventory assets, creditors, insurance, expenses and whether or not to charge for your services. A local lawyer will lead each workshop. Each session starts at 6:30 p.m. at Lindsay Thurber High School. The cost for each session is $10. Call the community programs office at 403-342-1059 for more details or to register.

Correction Some incorrect information appeared in an Advocate story titled Accused asked friend to buy gunpowder. Brian Malley did not tell Bob Yanew that he had arranged for someone else to get what he had asked for. Instead Malley left a message saying what they talked about in the Red Deer Remand Centre had been taken care of.

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Memories of an old friend The miracle of birth is that it generally happens on time, in the same way and is always awesome; the older I get, the more conscious I am that the debacle of death can come any time in life and in a myriad of ways, most of them awful. Various readers forwarded or referred me to the obituary of a longtime acquaintance, Mike Lamb, which states that he “departed this world on Jan. 24 while exploring his cherished backwoods of the Crowsnest Pass.” BOB Thousands of SCAMMELL fishing Albertans and hundreds from all over the world will remember Mike Lamb as the owner/host of River’s Edge, a fly-fishers’ bed and breakfast along the Crowsnest River just upstream of the bridge over the Crow on the road to the Burmis Lake day use area and angler access point to some of the river’s best water. It is not well-known, but with other Trout Unlimited people, Mike worked quietly but hard at securing easements and leases for public access to the Crow, including Burmis Lake. Mike went for a hike/walk recently, as he often did, but this time he did not return. Pass friends and acquaintances tell me it took the RCMP and local search and rescue several days to find Mike’s earthly remains in a snowdrift under some willows, as so often happens, with searches for the lost, only a few hundred yards from his cabin home. Cause of death is apparently not known, but Mike had been in bad or failing health recently. You did not have to know Mike long to realize that he always believed he would die young and he was extreme in his dislike of getting old, hating not being able to do things the way he did when he was a teenager. Mike was 65, if that is old these days, exactly 12 years younger than I am, we both having been born on Nov. 29. More important points of affinity are that his stretch of the Crow was also my fishing favourite and that he and I are the only people I know who forever refused to call the Oldman Dam by anything but its original name, “Three Rivers Dam,” in bitter memory of the long stretches of the three rivers — the Castle, the Crowsnest, and the Oldman — it obliterated and inundated. Mike was a reporter for The Calgary Herald when I was its outdoors columnist, and he ended as the Crowsnest bureau of The Lethbridge Herald when these columns were also appearing there. The legend has always been that Mike retired suddenly from journalism one day when he hit it big on the stock market. Soon he had the great good sense to buy his land along one of Alberta’s truly world-class rivers before the prices became world class. His only writing foray after that was As the Crow Flies, the very useful anglers’ pocket guide/map to his river. Mike Lamb was a blithe spirit, a somewhat impish character; that can be seen in what has become an Alberta land mark and curiosity, his “Caddis Shack,” a small, spartan cabin up on the steep side of a rock ridge on the right as you near Burmis Lake. He would frequently walk up there late in the day to see what was going on at the day use area and trade truths with anglers about their day. He recognized my successive rigs over the years and occasionally would leave a summons on the windshield to drop in on my way back to the family ranch near Pincher Creek. Late one day Mike’s invitation add-

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Above: The Caddis Shack. Right: Fishing Mike Lamb’s stretch of the Crowsnest. ed that there’d be someone at his cabin he wanted me to meet. If he’d given the name, I’d have sped straight on by to Happy Hour and dinner at the ranch. For some time I’d been writing derisively about what I called “Crowsnest Regulars:” tractor store ball hat locals, cigarette glued to the lower lip, spinning rod, bait bucket, hip boots, industrial-size antique wicker creel and landing net. Mischievous Mike thought it would be amusing to get me and the King of the Crowsnest Regulars into the same room and experience the fireworks, because he knew that this one had as little use for catch and release fly fishermen as I did for Crowsnest Regulars. The King had no use for bait bans, or limits. The concept of releasing the biggest and best breeders was a joke to him. Worse, he knew how to press the buttons: “How do we even know you catch the big ones you write about? Me? I give big ones away to people I owe; they know what I catch.” Before it got to the point that the next sound you heard was of a jaw breaking, I beat a retreat. At my rig, Mike said: “Just wanted you to see what we’re up against.” Now I’ll never have the chance to ask Mike if he agrees with me that we’ve gone too far with zero limits, etc. Bob Scammell is an award-winning columnist who lives in Red Deer. He can be reached at bscam@telusplanet.net.

A guide to different types of seed labels Thinking of purchasing seeds either for bedding out plants or the garden? It can be confusing with the different labels: GMO, hybridized, F1, F2, heirloom and organic. GMO seeds are genetically modified organisms. The parent plants have had their DNA modified. Specific genes from one plant are inserted into another plant in hope of improving the offspring. GMO seeds LINDA are available for large-scale TOMLINSON growers but not through seed packages. The Monsanto website states “that the seeds are not available for the home gardener.” This does not stop seed companies from advertising that they are selling

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non-GMO seeds. Creating hybridized seeds involves plants that are chosen for specific characteristics and cross pollinated. Seeds from these plants grow to produce a mass of plants that have similar characteristics: height, growth habits and disease resistance. Seed saved from hybridized plants will not have the same characteristics as the parent plants. F1 hybrids are derived when the plants are selected and bred back into the same selection until all the seeds produce uniform plants, with desired characteristics. At this point, they are then crossed with another plant that has gone through the same process, resulting in uniform plants that display the characteristics that the scientists were striving for. It can take up to 10 generations before a plant reaches the stage to be cross pollinated. F1 seeds produce a uniform crop that is ready to harvest at one time. F1 hybrid seed costs more as it is labour intensive to produce the seed. The plants have to be hand pollinated

to insure they have the correct DNA. F2 hybrids are F1 plants bred back to each other. The seed tends to be less uniform than F1 but the procedure is less labour intensive and the are less expensive to purchase than F1 plants. Open pollinated seed is pollinated by insects or the wind and rain. Plants grown from this seed will be varied in size, disease resistance, and with flower and fruit production. Seed that is collected from the home garden is openly pollinated. Hardier plants survive and thrive. Strains that are weaker will slowly fade away. Not all people agree on the exact definition of heirloom seed but they do agree that the seed must never been part of the intense hybridization programs that started in the 1950s. Heirloom seed is all openly pollinated and, as a result, the genetics will change over time depending what other plants are in the vicinity. Plants that perform poorly are weeded out either by nature or by the seed savers as the seed from the best plants are saved for the next year’s planting.

The varieties of heirloom plants available are staggering but not all varieties of seed are readily available. Many of the seeds come in limited numbers. Heirloom seeds are readily available through different seed houses as well as through exchanges. Seeds from heirloom varieties can be saved with the knowledge that the seeds will produce plants similar to the parent plants. Organic seed was produced on land that is certified as organic. The parent seed was organic. It was grown without the aid of chemical fertilizers or herbicides. Only approved natural fertilizers and pesticides can be used. Once the seed is harvested, it is not treated with a fungicide. Organic seeds must be packaged by equipment and stored in an area that only deals with organic seed. There are many choices when it comes to seeds. The choice is yours. Linda Tomlinson is a horticulturalist who lives near Rocky Mountain House. She can be reached at www.igardencanada.com or your_garden@hotmail.com.

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C4 Uncle Ben’s RV sold to Go Auto BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR

Uncle Ben’s RV, one of Western Canada’s oldest recreational vehicle dealers, has changed hands. The dealership, which is located on the east side of Gasoline Alley, has been purchased by Go Auto. The deal took effect Feb. 1. Go Auto, which is based in Edmonton, operates more than 30 vehicle dealerships across Western Canada. It acquired CARS RV & Marine and Suzuki Automotive Superstore in Red Deer in 2012, followed by MGM Ford Lincoln Sales, Honda Red Deer and Acura of Red Deer in 2013. Kevin Allison, who is Go Auto’s VP of operations for MGM Ford Lincoln, Go RV & Marine and now Uncle Ben’s, said the new dealership is a great addition. It increases Go Auto’s presence in the largest RV retail corridor in Western Canada. “We’re going to keep our north-side location open,” said Allison, referring to Go RV & Marine at 7414 Gaetz Ave. Uncle Ben’s is now operating as Go Uncle Ben’s RV and Marine. Other changes include an expanded product range. “We’re now carrying product from every major RV manufacturer,” said Allison, adding that this includes entry-level units that Uncle Ben’s previously didn’t focus on. “We’ll have everything from a $15,000, 16-foot pull-behind trailer to a $500,000 luxury diesel coach.” Work on a new service and detail shop southeast of Uncle Ben’s is already underway. It will contain eight, 100-foot-long bays, said Allison. “We’re really expanding the size of the service and parts department.” For Rob and Andy Janko, the dealership’s former owners, Feb. 1 marked the end of more than 35 years in the RV business. Last year, they saw Uncle Ben’s send its 10,000th unit down the

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road. Andy said he and his brother had been contemplating a sale for about a year. He explained that there was no one in place to take over the family business that their father Ben bought in 1958. Then operating in downtown Red Deer as a White Rose service station, it had opened four years earlier. Ben became service manager in 1955, when he was 17, and after he acquired the business he obtained the British Ford franchise. Ongoing expansion included the opening of Southmoon Mobile Home in 1970, with that operation evolving into Uncle Ben’s Recreation Centre by the early 1980s. Andy joined the business around 1979, when he was 16. His older brother Rob preceded him by about two years. Andy remembers his father dividing his time among business locations in Red Deer, Brooks and Grande Prairie. He was also active in the community, including spearheading development of the Kin City Ice Centre as building chairman for the Kinsmen Club of Red Deer. “He was busy. He had a phone in his ear all of the time back then.” An aneurism in his stomach claimed Ben’s life when he was 43. Rob and Andy, along with their mother Joy, assumed responsibility for the business. In 2000, Uncle Ben’s moved to its current location. “It was a good move to be on the highway for that business,” said Andy. Changes in the RV industry have been “unbelievable,” he said. “Even the size of the buildings you need to fix them in, it’s totally changed.” Slide-outs revolutionized RV designs, said Andy, and technological advancements have been steady. Uncle Ben’s still has customers from Ben’s days, and many of its approximately 31 staff have also been there for years. Andy said it’s gratifying that these will remain with Go Auto.

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Jamie Peters of Cremac Metals works in the new service and detail shop being built by Shunda Construction for Go Uncle Ben’s RV in Gasoline Alley. “That’s one of the reasons we dealt with those guys,” he said. “They’re a good company.” Andy said he and Rob will remain in Red Deer. He expects to keep busy, including work as chairman of the board of eQube Gaming, an Edmontonbased public company (TSXV: EQG) that develops and distributes electronic devices and software for the bingo industry. It’s strange to step away from Uncle Ben’s, Andy acknowledged, but it’s al-

so nice not to have to worry about the business’s day-to-day operations. “That’s a relief.” Allison said Brent Fullerton is the general manager at Go Uncle Ben’s RV. Among the perks available to purchasers are free firewood and propane for life. “Hopefully we’ll continue to expand in the Red Deer market,” he said of the Go Auto name. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

U.S. congress clears bill to build Keystone

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — The United States Congress cleared a bill Wednesday to construct the privately funded Canadian Keystone XL oil pipeline, setting up a confrontation with President Barack Obama, who has threatened to veto the measure. The House passed the bill on a 270152 vote, endorsing changes made by the Senate that stated climate change was real and not a hoax, and oilsands should no longer be exempt from a tax used to cleanup oil spills. Only one Republican, Michigan Rep. Justin Amash, voted against the measure, while 29 Democrats backed it. But neither the House nor the Senate has enough votes to overcome a veto, the first of many skirmishes between the Democratic White House and Congress on energy and environmental policy. Supporters were already strategizing on how to secure the pipeline’s approval using other legislative means. “The evidence is in. The case ought to be closed,” said Rep. Fred Upton (RMich.), chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Sen. John Hoeven of North Dakota, the chief Republican sponsor of the bill, said in a statement “we will continue to press for approval by attaching an approval measure to another bill, perhaps an energy bill or mustpass appropriations legislation.” Obama “needs to work with Congress in a bipartisan way and approve the Keystone XL pipeline project for the American people,” he said. For Republicans, the bill’s passage capped weeks of debate on a top priority after they took control of Congress last month. Hours before the vote, they prodded Democrats who did not take their side. House Republicans, who have debated and passed numerous measures on the pipeline only to have them dead end in the Senate, claimed victory. Rep. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) said she was a having a “holy cow” moment. “This kind of support ... It doesn’t get any better than this,” she said. Democrats, meanwhile, called the effort a waste of time but said the provisions on global warming and oils spills marked progress for Republicans on those issues. Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.) said the bill was another example of Republicans prioritizing legislation to demonstrate a message, regardless of its chances of becoming law. The vote Wednesday marked the 11th attempt by Republicans to advance the pipeline. “The last few years have been like a hamster on a wheel — spinning and

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A sharp decline in multi-family housing starts has Red Deer’s residential builders well behind the construction pace they were setting a year ago. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. reports that there were 40 housing starts in the city last month, a 63 per cent drop from 107 in January 2014. However, a flurry of multi-family projects last year generated 86 starts in that category, as compared with zero starts on units in multi-family projects this January. Starts on single-detached houses were actually up this January, to 40 from 21. Among Alberta urban centres with 10,000 or more people, year-over-year housing starts jumped 20 per cent in January, to 2,997 from 2,500. In the case of the province’s largest communities, the numbers were up in Edmonton, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. There were fewer starts in Calgary, Grande Prairie and Red Deer. Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., center, with Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., right, sponsor of the Senate’s Keystone XL pipeline bill version, and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., chair of the Republican Conference, urge President Barack Obama to sign the legislation passed in the House and Senate approving expansion of the Keystone XL pipeline, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday. spinning and not getting anywhere,” said Hastings, who at one point held up a toy that looked like the rodent. First proposed in 2008, the pipeline has come to symbolize the differences between the parties on energy and environmental matters. Republicans and the oil industry have argued the $8 billion infrastructure project is about jobs and boosting energy security, by importing oil from a friendly neighbour and shipping it to domestic refineries subject to more stringent environmental regulations. Democrats, and their environmental allies, have characterized it as a gift to the oil industry that would worsen global warming and subject parts of the country to the risks of an oil spill, with little economic benefit because the oil and its refined product would be exported abroad. The pipeline would connect Canada’s oilsands with Gulf coast refineries that specialize in processing heavy crudes. A January 2014 analysis found that, with or without the pipeline, the oilsands would be developed, and thus the greenhouse gas emissions resulting from them would enter the atmosphere anyway. But the EPA said earlier this

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month that that analysis has to be revisited, because lower oil prices could make the pipeline more of a catalyst than the State Department initially predicted. Canada’s ambassador to the United States, Gary Doer, said the Environmental Protection Agency used out-ofdate data, worst-case scenarios, and erroneous comparisons in its submission on the pipeline. Like Doer, TransCanada Corp. also complained about the EPA intervention. TransCanada (TSX:TRP), the Calgary-based company planning to build the US$8-billion conduit, wrote to the State Department to say it believes the EPA’s assessment is off base. “TransCanada disagrees with any suggestion that the Department has not fully and completely assessed the environmental impacts of the proposed project,” CEO Russ Girling wrote in a letter. Hours before the pipeline vote, Sen. James Inhofe, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, held the first of many hearings on the Obama administration’s plans to control for the first time the pollution blamed for global warming from the nation’s power plants.

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 134.64 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 47.77 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.12 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . 12.48 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.04 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 66.83 Cdn. National Railway . . 87.67 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 234.14 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 40.39 Capital Power Corp . . . . 25.14 Cervus Equipment Corp 18.92 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 48.08 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 61.54 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 22.29 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.41 General Motors Co. . . . . 34.67 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 22.84 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.30 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 44.12 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 32.55 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 43.54 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 10.92 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 58.33 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 118.44 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.75 Leonâ€™s Furniture . . . . . . . 17.55 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 63.50 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO â€” The Toronto stock market closed modestly higher Wednesday as traders looked to the outcome of an emergency meeting of eurozone finance ministers to discuss the Greek governmentâ€™s demand for debt relief. The S&P/TSX composite index gained 38.98 points to 15,151.5. Aversion to risk, lower commodity prices and growing speculation that the Bank of Canada will again cut interest rates next month pushed the Canadian dollar down 0.42 of a cent to 79.11 cents US. U.S. indexes were mixed as the Dow Jones industrials lost 6.62 points to 17,862.14, the Nasdaq gained 13.54 points to 4,801.18 and the S&P 500 index dipped 0.06 of a point to 2,068.53. The meeting of eurozone finance ministers was the groupâ€™s first opportunity to hear directly from the new leftist Greek government, which was elected on an anti-austerity platform. Greece wants to renegotiate the terms of its international bailout ahead of the expiration of the current agreement in late February. There has been speculation that Greece could be granted extra time to hold new negotiations but German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble has poured cold water on that scenario. He told reporters at the Group of 20 meeting in Istanbul that such speculation was the stuff of fantasy. Unlike 2012, the last time the Greek debt crisis rattled markets, there seems to be less worry about the country exiting the eurozone if it proves impossible to come to an agreement on debt. â€œI think the word potentially here is complacency,â€? said David Wolf, portfolio manager in the Global Asset Allocation group at Fidelity Investments. â€œFor ourselves, we had been underweight â€” in some cases quite a bit underweight â€” European equities through much of last year. The way we have approached it in terms of invest-

Sun Life Q4 profit slips to $550M Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF) has reported a drop fourthquarter net income as higher gross claims and benefits and an increase in insurance contract liabilities offset higher total revenue. Sun Life said net income dropped to $502 million or 81 cents per diluted share from $550 million or 90 cents in the same 2013 period. Total revenue was $7.38 billion, up from $4.71 billion in the same 2013 quarter, which included a 385-million loss on fair value changes on assets and liabilities versus an almost $2.2 billion gain in the most recent period. On an adjusted basis, Sun Life reported underlying net income of $360 million or 59 cents per share, missing analyst estimates of 78 cents per share on total revenue of $491.2 million.

Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 21.36 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.79 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86.34 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 30.50 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 15.10 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 19.22 First Quantum Minerals . 12.46 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 28.88 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 9.92 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 3.76 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.84 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 46.49 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.11 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 17.61 Energy Arc Resources . . . . . . . . 24.02 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 26.06 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 61.59 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.66 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 43.97 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 38.93 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 11.50 Canyon Services Group. . 7.76 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 24.68 CWC Well Services . . . 0.4200 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 16.85 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 1.40 ments is that, on the chance that this complacency is misplaced, we would rather not have excess exposure to any potential risk.â€? TSX advancers were led by the telecom sector, up 1.3 per cent with Telus (TSX:T) ahead 70 cents at $43.54 a day before the Vancouver-based telco releases earnings. The energy sector advanced 0.35 per cent even as oil fell $1.18 to US$48.84 a barrel as traders speculate on whether oil prices have bottomed. Oil prices have hit six-year lows, down 50 per cent from the highs of last summer amid a huge supply/demand imbalance on global markets. However, there is little evidence that global oil production levels have shown any decline. The latest data from the U.S. Department of Energy shows that supplies increased by another 4.9 million barrels last week, higher than the four million that analysts expected. March copper was off a penny at US$2.54 a pound and the base metals sector edged 0.3 per cent lower. The gold sector lost 1.3 per cent as bullion shed early gains to move down $12.60 to US$1,219.60 an ounce. The industrials sector also lagged as Air Canada (TSX:AC) posted a quarterly net loss of $100 million or 35 cents a share. Adjusted earnings came in at 23 cents a share, a penny short of estimates. Revenue improved 7.2 per cent to $3.1 billion but its shares fell $1.29 or 9.75 per cent to $11.96. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at the close of Wednesday at world financial market trading. Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index â€” 15,151.50, up 38.98 points Dow â€” 17,862.14, down 6.62 points S&P 500 â€” 2,068.53, down 0.06 of a point Nasdaq â€” 4,801.18, up 13.54 points

Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 90.60 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 42.15 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.74 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 27.94 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 49.74 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 4.15 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 2.96 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.015 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 7.16 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 38.49 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . . 9.73 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 4.24 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 56.60 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 77.75 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 65.87 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93.68 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 28.20 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.60 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 34.02 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 46.87 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 90.12 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 21.84 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 46.62 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.27 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 76.73 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 41.96 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 Currencies: Cdn â€” 79.11 cents US, down 0.42 of a cent Pound â€” C$1.9266, up 0.81 of a cent Euro â€” C$1.4275, up 0.46 of a cent Euro â€” US$1.1293, down 0.23 of a cent Oil futures: US$48.84 per barrel, down $1.18 (March contract) Gold futures: US$1,219.60 per oz., down $12.60 (April contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $22.206 oz., up 4.5 cents $713.92 kg., up $1.44 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG â€” ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: March â€™15 $4.00 higher $461.60; May â€™15 $4.40 higher $457.90; July â€™15 $4.70 higher $454.40; Nov â€™15 $4.80 higher $444.60; Jan. â€™16 $4.80 higher $446.10; March â€™16 $4.80 higher $447.10; May â€™16 $4.20 higher $449.50; July â€™16 $4.20 higher $453.40; Nov. â€™16 $4.20 higher $452.60; Jan. â€™17 $4.20 higher $452.60; March â€™17 $4.20 higher $452.60. Barley (Western): March â€™15 unchanged $195.00; May â€™15 unchanged $197.00; July â€™15 unchanged $199.00; Oct. â€™15 unchanged $190.00; Dec. â€™15 unchanged $190.00; March â€™16 unchanged $190.00; May â€™16 unchanged $190.00; July â€™16 unchanged $190.00; Oct. â€™16 unchanged $190.00; Dec. â€™ 16 unchanged $190.00; March â€™17 unchanged $190.00. Wednesdayâ€™s estimated volume of trade: 400,200 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 400,200.

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Canadaâ€™s U.S. ambassador sends letter bemoaning pipeline â€™distortionsâ€™ BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

KEYSTONE XL

WASHINGTON â€” The Canadian government has accused the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of a dishonest intervention in the Keystone XL pipeline debate. In a combative diplomatic letter released Wednesday, ambassador Gary Doer said the agency used out-of-date data, worst-case scenarios, and erroneous comparisons in its submission on the pipeline. â€œOne is left with the conclusion that there has been significant distortion and omission to arrive at the EPAâ€™s conclusion,â€? Doer wrote in a letter sent this week to Secretary of State John Kerry, the cabinet member in charge of the file. Doer began his letter with an observation that the EPA derived its greenhouse-gas emission calculations from a study in 2005, which he noted was two years before iPhones existed. Just as smartphones improved, Doer said, so did oilsands technology. He said the EPA also selected the highest emissions scenario from among four studies considered by the State Department; assumed the pipeline would flow at capacity over 50 years; assumed it would transport only

Canadian oil; and â€œmost egregiouslyâ€? calculated it would only displace light, lower-polluting Saudi crude. In reality, Doer said, it would provide Gulf Coast refineries with a substitute for heavier crude oil from Mexico and Venezuela â€” which he said have emission levels comparable with Canadaâ€™s oilsands. He said the EPA also â€œchose rather convenientlyâ€? not to examine data from the last two years showing exports by rail have increased in the absence of a pipeline, and that it also â€œchose to ignore that Canada, an ally,â€? has greenhouse-gas reduction targets, unlike every other oil supplier to the U.S. The State Department is expected to soon complete its review into whether a cross-border permit should be granted to the long-delayed oil pipeline from Canada. The EPA had challenged a favourite talking point of pipeline proponents: that the State Departmentâ€™s own internal analysis had concluded that Keystone wouldnâ€™t hurt the environment. The environmental agency said the figures might not be relevant anymore, given the change in oil prices.

Shaw to close customer service centres in Edmonton, Calgary BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON â€” Shaw Communications Inc. is hanging up its Alberta customer service centres in a decision that will affect 1,600 employees, including some in British Columbia. Calgary-based Shaw (TSX:SJR.B) announced Wednesday that it will close its centre in Edmonton in June, its Calgary centre next January and part of its Kelowna, B.C., operation in June. Chris Kucharski, a Shaw vice-president, said itâ€™s part of a plan to improve service by expanding customer centres in four other cities. â€œWe decided to expand Victoria, Vancouver, Winnipeg and Montreal after looking at the long-term performance of each of our locations,â€? he said. â€œOur customers can expect even better and more consistent experiences, whether they are ordering new services, requesting technical support or inquiring about their account.â€? The consolidation will help centralize knowledge, training and management to better serve Internet, cable, satellite and phone customers, he said.

The changes will affect about 1,000 people in Calgary, 390 in Edmonton and 145 in Kelowna. Alberta Premier Jim Prentice, who represents the Calgary-Foothills constituency, said he plans to speak with Shaw executives about the companyâ€™s announcement. â€œObviously we are saddened and disappointed,â€? Prentice said at the legislature. â€œThis will be a difficult circumstance for people who are affected. Certainly we will work hard as a government to deal with the transition.â€? Alberta has already lost thousands of jobs recently in the energy and related industries due to slumping oil prices. The company said it is offering employees a choice of money to help pay for a move to another service centre, a chance to apply for a job at their current location in a different department or severance pay. â€œWe know that change is difficult and we will support them during the process,â€? Kucharski said. The changes do not affect Shawâ€™s customer service operations in Nanaimo, B.C., and Mississauga, Ont.

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Will Ferrell portrays Craig Buchanan, left, and Cheri Oteri portrays his cheering partner Arianna on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ in New York. The long-running sketch comedy series will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a three-hour special airing Sunday at 8 p.m. EST on NBC. reporting how he, a habitual klutz, had bumped his head boarding the presidential chopper. On the firstever Weekend Update, anchor Chevy Chase seized on this mishap: “Yesterday, President Ford bumped his head three times getting into his helicopter. The CIA immediately denied reports that it had deliberately lowered the top of the doorway.” Weekend Update, of course, would become the show’s most enduring comic fixture, and the forebear of such fake-news ventures as The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, The Colbert Report and Last Week Tonight With John Oliver. No one at the time could have predicted all that, but in a remarkably few weeks, SNL had settled into a creative groove. By the fourth show, with Candice Bergen hosting, it had found the look and format it hews to today. And though it took a few weeks for viewers to discover it, by the end of 1975 SNL was not-to-be-missed, and Chase, the breakout star among its inaugural Not Ready for Prime Time Players, was being breathlessly touted as the rightful successor to Tonight Show host Johnny Carson. Early in the second season, Chase, bound for Hollywood, became the first defector from a steadily replenished troupe of players who, by now, exceed 120. It’s a cast that never gets old, even as the show has inevitably gone grey at the temples. A show that in its early days brashly held itself apart from the TV establishment, it has since gorged on TV with spectacular success. Born to lampoon lofty institutions, it long

ago became one. Sunday night will be an opportunity for viewers to survey how it got from there to here — and for Michaels to see 40 years of his life unfold before his eyes. “I’m sure it will be very emotional,” he acknowledges. “But right now, I’m trying to just think about it as a show, and how to get it on the air.”

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CRAIGIE Verne Allan With regrets, we announce the passing on Verne Allan Craigie on Saturday February 7, 2015. The memorial service is Wednesday February 18th at 1:00 pm at the Sunnybrook United Church in Red Deer.

OTTOSEN-WILLARD Marie Elizabeth Marie said goodbye to her earthly life and hello to heaven on Sunday evening, February 8th at Bethany Collegeside in Red Deer, Alberta at the age of 94. She was born August 21, 1920 in Washington, DC to David and Cora Rittenhouse. She married Harold Ottosen on August 14, 1942, shortly before he was sent overseas to serve in World War II. Marie and Harold had seven children of whom six still live. They immigrated to Canada in 1967 and have called Alberta home ever since. Marie was educated as a teacher, however her first love was books and being a librarian. Marie was also a social activist supporting several causes including the prolife movement and Amnesty International. Her biggest love, though, has always been her family. After Harold’s passing in 1999, Marie grieved for many years until she met her second husband, Allan Willard. They were married on March 2, 2010. Marie is predeceased by, and now reunited with her parents, David and Cora Rittenhouse, three siblings, Robert Rittenhouse, David Rittenhouse, Jr. and Ruth Morris, as well as her infant daughter, Coralee (1958). She is survived by six children - Harold Ottosen, Jr., Donald Ottosen (Linda), Bud Ottosen (Eve), Charles Ottosen (Jean), Elizabeth Jackman (Arthur) and Bev Manning (John) - her 12 grandchildren David Jacob, Sam, Rebecca, David Michael, Kell, Brendan, Erin, Katrina, Diane, Lisa, Suzanne and Kimberly - and 13 great grandchildren. A service will be held on Saturday, February 14th, 1:00 pm at Christ’s Corridor Church (formerly Parkland Christian Church) 5515 - 43 Street, Red Deer with Parkland Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. If you would like to honour Marie’s life she would be pleased if you made a donation to Red Deer Prolife. She would also be pleased if you read a book to a child.

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HILLS Jean 1950 - 2015 Mrs. Jean Elizabeth ‘Jeannie’ Hills of Red Deer passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Monday, February 9, 2015 at the age of 64 years. Jeannie was born as one of two sets of twins on March 27, 1950 in Kimpton, England to her loving parents, Hugh and Gwen Hills. She attended Kimpton Primary School and for all indications was happy making a life in the village. It wasn’t until she met and married Ian Hills, who would be her husband for thirtyeight years, that she ventured outside. After marrying on July 24, 1977, the couple moved across the ocean to Red Deer where Ian had begun a career as an accountant. It is here that they raised three children, five dogs, and a host of other pets and ‘adopted’ children. Jeannie had a natural smile and ease about her that drew people in. She made friends wherever she went; whether it was the ‘Three Mile Bend Crew’, Northern Reflections or Heywood Holmes coworkers, or countless friends made through her kids’ activities and everyday life. She started and ended the day with a coffee and was selfless in whatever she did. Her life was serenaded by music, particularly that of Rod Stewart, and she counted Christmas and vacationing in Hawaii as her favourite occasions. Jeannie is survived by her partner in life and loving husband, Ian; her sons, Christopher (Tracy) and Logan (Jen); her daughter, Kelly (Matt); her siblings, Les (Susan), Sandra (John), and Steve (Margaret); her many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and countless friends whose lives she touched; as well as her dog, Jasper. Family and friends may honour her at her Memorial Service at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. If desired, Memorial Donations in Jeannie’s honour may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation at www.albertacancer.ca/donate or the Red Deer Hospice Society at www.reddeerhospice.com Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.

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Van Slyke Elizabeth Ann January 30, 1942 to February 5, 2015 Elizabeth (Betty) was surrounded by her loving family when she lost her courageous battle with cancer and passed away on Feb. 5, 2015 at the age of 73 years. On January. 30, 1942 Betty was born in Lousana, Alberta to Charles and Daisy Pierce. Being one of five children she loved the outdoors and did her farm chores beside her father whenever she could. When she was 17 years old and working at Nyman’s Jewelry she met Orville Clifford Van Slyke and they soon married on June 1, 1960 in Red Deer. They bought a quarter section of farmland in the Blindman Valley district and after many years of hard work Betty had her “castle” and it was always hard for her to leave her home. There Betty and Orville raised their two sons and in 1975 they welcomed Holly into their home and hearts, consequently adopting her into their family. Betty was a hard worker and would always be seen working alongside Orville on the farm and on their Sheet Metal business in the 1970’s to mid 1990’s. Betty also had odd jobs working in a liquor store, selling Copper Craft and working at Tip Top Tailors. In 1988 BETOR Stock Farms was developed where they raised purebred Angus cattle until retirement. She also was an avid supporter of Canadian Blood Services and donated her blood a total of 185 times. After taking dancing lessons Betty and Orville could often being seen showing off their dance moves on the dance floor of many a party. Betty loved her many animals that included the family dogs, the cattle, her horses and even a pet skunk! She loved to watch the variety of birds and the deer that frequently visited the farmyard. She was very proud of her large garden that she grew each year and always shared her bounty with family and friends. Betty loved to do leatherwork and crocheting, and her special joy was to be surrounded by family for Sunday night dinners and bake her special favourites including pecan pie and her famous “Monster cookies”. Betty leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband Orville of 54 years; their daughter Holly Anderson of Rocky Mountain House; their sons Mark (Laura) of Caroline and Dale (Sandra) of Red Deer; her precious grandchildren, Travis (Leslie) Anderson, Mandi (Sean) Anderson, Marci (Andru) Skinner, Landen and Keegan Van Slyke. Also to mourn her passing are her five greatgrandchildren, Jude, Vaughn, Beck, Koen, and Lillyanna. She is also survived by her sister Florence Guthrie of Guelph, Ontario; brother Percy (Sandy) Pierce of Pine Lake; and numerous nieces and nephews. Betty was predeceased by her parents, and her sisters Alice Woodrow and Norma Hastie. Betty’s family and friends may honour her at a Memorial Service held on Friday, February 13, 2015 at 1:30 p.m.at the Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150 67 Street, Red Deer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to charity of the donor’s choice or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Following the service, family and friends are invited to attend a reception held at the Quality Inn North Hill, 7150 - 50 Avenue, Red Deer. Condolences can be forwarded to the family at www.reddeerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to RED DEER FUNERAL HOME 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-3319.

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59 YR Old lady with MS seeking F/T live-in caregiver in the country. Drivers licence would be an asset. Bathing, changing ileostomy bag & light housekeeping. 403-722-2182 or email: wayneleorasmith@gmail.com FT child caregiver in Red Deer. HS grad w/ First Aid & CPR. Supervise and care for 1 yr old. $10.66/hr, 44hrs/wk. Live-in optional. pret_lady@yahoo.ca

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Celebrations BILL WAGSTAFF Celebrates His 101st BIRTHDAY OPEN HOUSE Sunday Feb. 15, 3 - 6 pm All are welcome RSVP for details to 403-872-6233

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FT CHILDCARE help in Penhold HS grad supervise in absence of parents, meal prep., housekeep, $10.66/hr; 44hrs/wk. Exp. an asset genedith2004@yahoo.com

Clerical

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DNR PRESSURE WELDING req’d p/t office assistant. Must be willing to work flexible hours. Exp. with Microsoft Word and Excel a must. Exp. with accounting software program Explorer preferred. Fax resume to 403-742-5759 or email to dnrwelding1@ dnrwelding.ca No phone calls please.

Dental

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DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Experienced dental receptionist required for our general and restorative dental practice. Experience with practice management software is an asset. Mon. - Thurs. wit h no evenings or weekends. An active bonus plan is in effect. Please contact Dr. Brian Saby at brian@saby.com or deliver resume to 100, 3947 50A Ave. RD Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

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REGISTERED Dental Assistant LEVEL II Riverside Dental Centre req’s a RDA II to fill a position that is 4 days/per week, no nights or weekends. The ideal person is a team player, wants a long term position and interested in the best for our patients. We are a general Dental Practice in a new facility that is progressive and values our patients. We offer a competitive salary, benefits and a great work environment. Please submit a resume to linda@riverside dentalcentre.ca or fax 403-342-6041.

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Hampton Inn & Suites 128 Leva Ave. Red Deer AB, CA T4E 1B9 Housekeeping Supervisor $20.00/hour Full Time: M-F 7am to 5pm * Supervise team of cleaners and janitors * Inspect sites to ensure safety and cleanliness * Arrange for services required such as painting, renovations or replacement of furnishings * Hire and train cleaning staff * Prepare work schedule , budget, estimate costs and keep financial records Apply in person 8am-4 pm Monday - Friday

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WELL TESTING: Supervisors Night Operators Operators •

Have current Safety certificates including H2S Be prepared to work in remote locations for extended periods of time • Must be physically fit • Competitive wages, benefits and RRSP offered Please email resume with current driver’s abstract to: jbecker@colterenergy.ca •

RED DEER BINGO CENTRE has an immediate opening for a

PART TIME COOK for the weekend evening shift of 4pm - 9pm Fri thru Sun. You will be reliable and organized with the ability to work in a busy environment. If you would like to join our happy team, please apply in person w/resume at 4946 - 53rd Ave between the hours of 10am to 4pm. Resumes may also be emailed to ognib@telus.net

Environmental Land Surveying Individual must be physically fit, willing to work in all areas of AB and B.C., and have valid class 5 drivers license. No education required. Previous industry, surveying, or line locating experience an asset. For more company info. see www.magara.ca Email resume to darcy@magara.ca LOCAL SERVICE CO. in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets. Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475

Professionals

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HIGH PAYING Real Estate Career opportunity. Training provided. Flexible hours. Help-U-Sell of Red Deer. Call Dave at 403-350-1271 or email resumes to Dave @homesreddeer.com

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RED DEER BINGO CENTRE is seeking a

CONCESSION CASHIER. We offer 35+ hours per week and a fun fast paced work environment. If you are a friendly, reliable & outgoing individual we want to hear from you Please apply in person w/resume at 4946 - 53rd Ave between the hours of 10am to 4pm. Resumes may also be emailed to ognib@telus.net THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for WELL EXPERIENCED

HOSTESS Mature professional familiar with maitre d’ capabilities. Would be an asset to have a current ProServe Certificate and familiar with wine service. Professional appearance is a definite requirement. Must have Ref’s & Exp. Apply within: 2079-50 Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri. Fax 403-347-1161 Phone calls WILL NOT be accepted. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contact.

Must hold a current ProServe Certificate and be fully exp. in wine service. Professional appearance is a definite requirement. Must have Ref’s & Exp. Apply within: 2079-50 Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri. Fax 403-347-1161 Phone calls WILL NOT be accepted. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contact.

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Available www.ads-pipe.com Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., the world’s largest and most innovative manufacturer of HDPE drainage products are expanding and are You can sell your guitar currently accepting for a song... applications for a certified or put it in CLASSIFIEDS Class 1 Driver, with a and we’ll sell it for you! minimum of two (2) years experience. ADS Drivers are required Central Alberta’s Largest to safely operate company Car Lot in Classifieds equipment and provide a high level of customer service, delivering our products within Alberta. Trades ADS Drivers are required to be drug free and maintain legal transportaACADEMIC Express tion paperwork and driving ADULT EDUCATION practices. This position AND TRAINING requires a valid Class 1 License; with previous off SPRING START road forklift and shipping /receiving experience a • GED Preparation definite asset. We offer quarterly safety bonuses • Women in the Trades as well as a comprehensive medical plan. Program Benefits include: • Math and Science for * Company provided Canadian Benefits Package the Trades Program * Voluntary Dental Plan * Life Insurance Option Gov’t of Alberta Funding Plan may be available. * Short-term/Long-term Disability Policy 403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca * Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) and Deferred Profit Start your career! Sharing Plan (DPSP) * Paid Vacation See Help Wanted * Quarterly Safety Bonus Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much! All applicants are subject to a pre-employment You can sell your guitar physical and MVR check. for a song... Interested Applicants may or put it in CLASSIFIEDS submit a resume, along and we’ll sell it for you! with a current drivers abstract to: GOODMEN Advanced Drainage ROOFING LTD. Systems Of Canada Inc. Requires 4316 Gerdts Ave. Blindman Ind. Park SLOPED ROOFERS Red Deer County, AB. LABOURERS T4S-2A8 & FLAT ROOFERS Fax: (403) 346-5806 E-mail ken.mccutcheon Valid Driver’s Licence @ads-pipe.com preferred. Fax or email Position closing date: info@goodmenroofing.ca Feb. 23rd. 2015 or (403)341-6722 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

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WATER WELL DRILLERS HELPER

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LUCKY’S LOUNGE located in Jackpot Casino, requires Waitress’s Fri. - Sun. Please apply in person at 4950 47 Ave. No phone calls please

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CENTRAL AB based 2 yrs. relevant exp., trucking company requires completion of High CONTRACT School, be reliable, DRIVERS self motivated, work well under limited in AB. Home the odd night. supervision in fast Weekends off. Late model tractor pref. 403-586-4558 paced environment. Classifieds...costs so little Salary is $14 - $18./hr. 40 Saves you so much! hr. wk. dependant on exp.

WATER WELL DRILLING COMPANY IN BENTLEY REQ’S EXPERIENCED

THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for WELL EXPERIENCED

EAST SIDE MARIO’S HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS Full Time & Part Time. Apply after 2 p.m. Ask for the manager on duty.

Truckers/ Drivers

FULL and part-time F/T dishwasher, cooks and bus persons needed for varying shifts, including • weekends. Exc. wages and benefits. Call 403-346-5448 for appointment.

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COLTER ENERGY LP IS NOW HIRING

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THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for 4 F/T Exp’d LINE COOKS at all stations. MUST HAVE:

Full Time Cleaners required for day’s at Nova Joffre Site. JJAM Management (1987) ST $15.00 Per Hr. Must be Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s able to pass drug & alcohol Requires to work at these testing & fit test. Red Deer, AB locations: Excellent spoken & written 5111 22 St. English communication 37444 HWY 2 S required. Send resume to 37543 HWY 2N aramark6685@gmail.com 700 3020 22 St. or fax @ 403-314-7504 FOOD ATTENDANT Req’d permanent shift weekend day and evening both full and part time. Medical 16 Vacancies, $10.25/hr. + benefits. Start ASAP. PART-TIME MEDICAL Job description OFFICE BILLING CLERK www.timhortons.com required immediately Education and experience in Lacombe. not req’d. Billing experience is a Apply in person or fax must, strong computer resume to: 403-314-1303 skills and Medical Terminology is required. fmala@shawbiz.ca

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Restaurant/ Hotel

with class 3, air. All safety tickets required. Fax resume with drivers abstract: 403-748-3015

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DISPATCHER REQ’D. Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential. Verbal and written communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295

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1699960AbLtd is looking for 2 F/T permanent shift supervisors for days, evenings, wknds. 120 - 47 Clearview Market Red Deer, AB. must have exc. customer service, cash handling, and supervisory related. wage $13.75 w/at least 1 year exp. email: restuarantbusiness@ hotmail.ca

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HELP WANTED The Assistant Property Manager,

under the direction of the Property Manager, is responsible for coordinating all aspects of apartment community operations and to act as main point of contact in the absence of the Property Manager. The right candidate must be a team ACADEMIC Express player with a positive ADULT EDUCATION can-do attitude. Send AND TRAINING Resume to: brandybhatt@outlook.com SPRING START Post available for F/T and P/T Tel.: 647-609-1926 • GED Preparation ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER • Women in the Trades Program SOURCE ADULT VIDEO requires mature P/T help • Math and Science for Fri & Sat. Graveyard Shift. the Trades Program 11 pm -7 am. e-mail resume to: nwoods1976@ Gov’t of Alberta Funding hotmail.com, fax to: may be available. 403-346-9099 or drop off at: 3301-Gaetz Avenue 403-340-1930 SPARTEK www.academicexpress.ca SYSTEMS INC In Sylvan Lake, AB is seeking qualified * ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS *ACCOUNTING CLERK - AP/AR Please refer CASH CASINO is hiring a to our website at www.sparteksystems.com F/T CLEANERS for company information. 3 am - 11 am shift. Applicants please forward Need to be physically fit. resume to: keri.lee@ Must have reliable sparteksystems.com transportation. or fax to 403-887-4050 Please send resume attn: Please state which position Greg Tisdale you are applying for in your greg@cashcasino.ca cover letter. or fax 403-346-3101 or drop off at Cash Casino, UFA/BAR W 6350 - 67 St. has an opening for: Classifieds WAREHOUSE Your place to SELL Your place to BUY SHIPPER/RECEIVER F/T Cashier/Postal Clerk. Apply in person w/resume: Highland Green Value Drug Mart. FT and PT shunt truck drivers needed in Innisfail, AB. Fax resume to 403-227-2743 or call 403-227-2712 for more information.

The successful candidate will have warehouse experience, preferably with electrical and mechanical background as well as forklift exp. Strong computer skills is an asset. Please fax resumes to 403-347-9301 or email: administration @barwpetroleum.com

Vellner Leisure Products is currently looking for recondition/cleaning staff to prepare RV vehicles for sale and janitorial duties in our building. Hours are flexible for full/part time applicants as we value our employees efforts to work around their families. We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, physically fit team players. Please fax, mail, drop off or e-mail your resume to: Vellner Leisure Products 1890 - 49 Avenue Red Deer, Alberta T4R 2N7 Fax: 403-340-8135 E-mail: admin@vellner.com

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Major Responsibilities: • We require a fleet manager to be at the helm of maintenance and repair, organize and delegate the repairs required. • Supervise, train and verify that the repairs are done to company policy and identical in all areas • Keep updated recorded of the maintenances and work with the management. Preferred Qualiﬁcations: • Ability and desire to work in a positive, fast paced and high energy environment • Hold a valid journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic Designation. • 3 or more year experience in a leadership role required • 5 or more years fleet maintenance management experience preferred • Strong customer service, leadership and organizational skills required • Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office and web based applications preferred • Must be able to travel within Alberta • Paid expenses • Retirement plan

Interested applicants please submit resumes to: Human Resources employee.management.hr@gmail.com Fax: 403-347-3406

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Electronics

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ATARI with games, $140. 403-782-3847

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R H2S Alive (ENFORM) R First Aid/CPR R Confined Space R WHMIS & TDG R Ground Disturbance R (ENFORM) D&C B.O.P. R D&C (LEL) #204, 7819 - 50 Ave. (acrossfrom from Totem) (across Rona North)

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

Firewood

1660

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

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FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Can deliver 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227

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Clothing

LOGS

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JACKET, London Fog, Wool, sz. 10 regular, Cranberry color. $50. 403-227-2976

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346 Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275

Advocate Opportunities CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver the CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week in: INNISFAIL Penhold Olds Sylvan Lake Please call Debbie for details 403-314-4307

CARRIERS REQUIRED

CENTRAL AB LIFE & LACOMBE EXPRESS

ADULT Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

1 day a week in:

RED DEER ADVOCATE

LACOMBE BLACKFALDS

Monday through Saturday. Delivery to be done before 6:30 am. Reliable vehicle needed.

Please call Rick for details 403-314-4303

Clearview Area 89 papers daily $477.00/mo.

INGLEWOOD / VANIER AREAS

For more information or to apply call Jamie at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4306

Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the RED DEER ADVOCATE

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED For Afternoon Delivery 2 Days/Week (Wed. & Fri.)

For INGLEWOOD Area With 69 papers, approximately: $362.25/mo.

WESTPARK & WESTLAKE

For VANIER Area with 54 papers, approximately: $283.50/mo.

Westpark Cres. & 35 St.

For both of these routes: at least $645.75/mo. For More Information, Please call Prodie 403-314-4301

Good Cres. & 59 Ave. HIGHLAND GREEN Hill Cres. & Hermary St. MUSTANG ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK 63 Ave. For more information or to apply call For more information or to apply call Joanne at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4308 CARRIERS NEEDED FOR FLYERS, FRIDAY FORWARD & EXPRESS

3 days per week, no weekends ROUTES IN:

ANDERS AREA

DO YOU: - Want extra income - Know the city well - Possess a clean, valid drivers license - Have a friendly attitude - Enjoy customer service - Want part-time work (12 to 22 hrs/week) As part of our service team, you will be dispatched in response to service concerns to deliver newspapers and flyers to customers or carriers. A delivery vehicle provided by company! Work 3 to 4 shifts a week. Hours of shifts are morning shifts of Monday through Friday 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Saturday starting at 7 AM. Wednesday to Friday Shifts starting at 1 PM. *All Shifts based on 4 hours and likely to run longer. Please apply with resume to: qmacaulay@reddeeradvocate.com or call 403-314-4302 and speak with Grant. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only selected candidates will be contacted.

Ahlstrom Close Andrew Close Asstlee / Ansett Cres. Allsop Ave. / Allsop Cres. Anderson Close Anquetel Close

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Friday Forward ONLY 2 DAYS A WEEK in

BOWER AREA

DEER PARK AREA

Beatty Close Broughton / Brookes Boyce St. / Byer Close

Dixon Cres. Dunlop St., Dixon Ave. & Close $107.00/mo Durand Cr. & Drummond Ave. $69.00/mo. also Drummond Cl. & Dowd Cl. $59.00/mo. also Dunning Cres. Cl., and Depalme St. $103.00 GRANDVIEW AREA 4400 Blks. of 40A Ave. and 41 Ave. and 1 Blk. each of 46 and 47 Streets area MOUNTVIEW AREA

INGLEWOOD AREA

Growing Service Company Seeking Fleet Manager

Employment Training

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Beneﬁts: • Lucrative Safety Bonus Program • Excellent Benefit Plan

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RDA LEVEL II P/T or F/T required for busy family practice in Rocky Mtn. House. We are looking for energetic, friendly, team-oriented individual. Competitive salary, benefits pkg., If you are this person please fax resume to: 403-845-7610 Attn: Darlene

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Isbister Close Inglewood Dr. Isherwood Close Iverson Close MORRISROE AREA Metcalf Ave. Martin / Muldrew Close SUNNYBROOK AREA Sherwood Cres. / Stirling Close Selkirk Blvd. / Sherwood Cres. Savoy Close / Sydney Close LANCASTER AREA Lampard Cres Long Close Lord Close Lougheed Close VANIER AREA Vickers Close Victor Close Viscount Drive Vincent Close Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info **********************

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

Between 35 St. and 39 St. and 43A Ave. and 41, Ave. area $189.00/mo. MICHENER AREA 50A. St. between 40 Ave. & 42 A Ave, 50, 51, 51A & 52 St. between 40 Ave. & 43 Ave. and Michener Drive area. $209.00/mo. TIMBERSTONE AREA Trimble Cl. Traptow Cl. Tallman Cl. Teasdale Dr. Truant Cres. & area $224.00/mo. also Timberstone Way, 2 blks. of Timothy Drive and Trump Pl. $97.00/mo For More Information Call Jamie at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4306

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Household Appliances

DISHWASHER, Kenmore, good cond. $80. Ceiling fan, 52”, white $25; 403-358-5568 DRYER, Inglis HD, white ext. large capacity, $100. 403-309-4518 Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

LG WHITE over the range microwave oven, 1000 watts, Model MV-1510M, exc. cond., $175 403-352-8811

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Household Furnishings

NIGHT Tables, (2) Oak, 1 drawer & 2 doors with glass top to protect from scratches. $70 ea. 403-352-8811

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Obama seeks war powers PRESIDENT SAYS ISLAMIC STATE GROUP THREATENS UNITED STATES BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama asked the U.S. Congress on Wednesday to authorize military force to “degrade and defeat” Islamic State forces in the Middle East without sustained, large-scale U.S. ground combat operations, setting lawmakers on a path toward their first war powers vote in 13 years. The initial reaction was bipartisan skepticism. Republicans expressed unhappiness that Obama chose to exclude any long-term commitment of ground forces, while some Democrats voiced dismay that he had opened the door to deployment at all. In a letter accompanying draft legislation, Obama said approval of his request would “show the world we are united in our resolve to counter the threat” posed by fighters seeking establishment of an Islamic State. The White House said the president would speak publicly about his plans later. Under Obama’s proposal, the use of military force would be authorized for three years, unbounded by national borders. The fight could be extended to any “closely-related successor entity” to the Islamic State organization that has overrun parts of Iraq and Syria, imposed a stern form of Sharia law and executed several hostages it has taken, Americans among them. The 2002 congressional authorization that preceded the American-led invasion of Iraq would be repealed under the White House proposal, a step some Republicans were unhappy to see. But a separate authorization that was approved by Congress after the

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Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks would remain in force, to the consternation of some Democrats. At the heart of the debate, the struggle to define any role for American ground forces is likely to determine the outcome of the administration’s request for legislation. White House spokesman John Earnest said the proposal was intentionally ambiguous on that point to give the president flexibility, but the approach also was an attempt to bridge a deep divide in Congress. While asking lawmakers to bar long-term, largescale ground combat operations like those in Afghanistan and Iraq, Obama said he wants the flexibility for ground combat operations “in other more limited circumstances.” Those include rescue missions, intelligence collection and the use of special operations forces in possible military action against Islamic State leaders. Whatever the outcome, Obama’s request puts Congress on the path toward a vote that could reverberate unpredictably for years. A post-Sept. 11, 2001 request from then-President George W. Bush for authorization to use military force against Iraq was intensely controversial, and it played a role in Obama’s successful campaign for the White House in 2008.

His chief rival for the Democratic nomination, then-New York Sen. Hillary Clinton, voted in favour of the Bush proposal. Obama, who was not in Congress at the time of the vote, said later he would have opposed it, and he made it an issue in the presidential race. Clinton, who served four years as Obama’s secretary of state and is now a likely candidate for president in 2016, had no immediate reaction to the proposal. Lawmakers were not as reticent, although outright supporters of the president’s plan were relatively scarce. The Republican leader of the House, Speaker John Boehner, expressed doubt it would “give our military commanders the flexibility and authorities they need to succeed and protect our people.” He said changes are likely before the measure comes to a vote, although one House committee set an initial hearing for Thursday. Senate Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, like Boehner, said the proposal would receive serious consideration. Democrats had a different reason to question the president’s proposal. The House Democratic leader, Rep. Nancy Pelosi , issued a statement that refrained from endorsing Obama’s request. It said Congress should act judiciously and promptly to pass legislation “narrowly tailored” to the fight against Islamic State fighters. She has said previously she opposes deploying U.S. “boots on the ground.”

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Herbal medicine BPA and your health: should you worry? for the ovaries Bisphenol A — the banned-from-baby-bottles chemical found in food-can linings, some plastic containers, paper receipts and in the bodies of 95 per cent of adults and kids in North America — is in the news again. This time, just as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration declared that BPA levels in food were safe, an important new study says the chemical can boost blood pressure. That doesn’t mean you should panic. A growing stack of human studies highlights associations between BPA exposure and risk for fertility problems, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, liver and kidney problems, obesity and inflammation. These studies can’t conclude that BPA causes these problems. But one new study from Seoul National University College of Medicine in South Korea draws a more direct connection. When volunteers drank two servings of soymilk from cans lined with a BPA-containing epoxy, their blood pressure increased an average of five points. BP didn’t go up when volunteers drank soymilk from glass bottles. At the heart of the BPA controversy: A roiling scientific debate over whether our exposure levels are safe or too high. We’ll know more when a major government-funded study ends in a few years. For now, these steps can help you sidestep BPA: ● Eat fresh. Packaged food is the biggest source of BPA exposure for most people. Skip foods sold in plastic containers that have the number 3 or 7 printed in the triangular recycling symbol on the bottom of the package. Some of these may contain BPA, says the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, part of the National Institutes of Health. It makes a difference. In one study, people who had canned soup every day for five days had urine levels of BPA 1,000-fold higher than those who ate soup made from fresh ingredients. In another, fami-

The Taoists, an ancient wisdom tradition from China, believe that a woman’s life force flows from her ovaries. When a female child is born, her ovaries are formed and within them contain all the possible lives she may birth during her life. This MIKE ROIZEN & MEHMET OZ means the ovum from which you received half of your DNA grew inside your grandmother’s body. Like life moments cocooned within memories, ovaries carry knowledge of lies that ate fresh foods (they didn’t eat out, stopped other times and other places microwaving in plastic and didn’t munch canned ABRAH from when your grandmother foods or edibles from containers containing BPA) for ARNESON carried your mother within three days reduced levels of BPA in their urine by 66 HERBS FOR LIFE her uterus. per cent. In biology, there is a study Go for more veggies, and less meat, too. According called epigenetics that considers inherited traits to the European Food Safety Authority (the Europethat are not necessarily defined by one’s DNA. an Union equivalent of the U.S. FDA), meat is also a Some who study epigenetics suggest that when an source of BPA, perhaps through contact with plastic illness comes on at a young age (for instance, lung in packaging or during processing. cancer at age 42 with no history of smoking, second ● Skip canned drinks. BPA is in the epoxy linings hand smoke or being exposed to carcinogenic subof drink cans, too. Another reason to think twice stances over an extended period of time), it may before you pop the top. The other reasons: Sugarbe beneficial to consider what was going on in the sweetened sips from cans are like liquid candy; you grandmother’s life during the time of her pregnancy don’t need the empty calories or the downsides for with mom. There is speculation that unknown toxins your blood sugar and heart health anyway. or severe stresses in her life may dramatically influ● Store and reheat like this: Use stainless-steel, ence the long term life force or DNA sequencing of glass or ceramic containers to store food, rather than not only her children’s lives, but also the lives of her plastic. (Look for BPA-free lids, too.) Microwave in grandchildren. glass containers rather than plastic. The First Nations people believe that one needs to consider the effects of one’s actions on seven Please see DOCS on Page D7 generations into the future. This belief is used to express concern over the long-term effects on the environment. Considering the profound effect a grandmother’s life has on her grandchildren’s health, it is not such a stretch to see deeper implications of one’s activities on future generations. During a cadaver anatomy class while I was in herb school, I was fortunate to see ovaries. 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Seeking to redefine chronic fatigue syndrome, advisory group urges new name, better diagnosis BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Doctors are getting a new way to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome — and influential government advisers say it’s time to replace that hated name, too, to show it’s a real and debilitating disease. The Institute of Medicine on Tuesday called on doctors to do a better job diagnosing an illness that may affect up to 2.5 million Americans, and it set five main symptoms as the criteria. And the IOM’s choice of a new name — Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease, or SEID — reflects a core symptom, that exertion can wipe patients out. “This is not a figment of their imagination,” said Dr. Ellen Wright Clayton of Vanderbilt University’s Center for Biomedical Ethics and Society, who chaired the IOM panel. “These patients have real symptoms. They deserve real care.” Here are some things to know about the disorder: WHATEVER IT’S CALLED, WHAT IS THIS ILLNESS? Its hallmark is persistent and profound fatigue where, on a bad day, a simple activity like grocery shopping can put someone to bed. It’s often accompanied by memory problems or other symptoms. Laura Hillenbrand, author of bestsellers “Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption” and “Seabiscuit: An American Legend,” has put a public face to the confusing illness. “Well, in the years in which I’ve been exhausted it’s been something where I’ve had to drag myself to my computer or to my telephone to do interviews,” she said on CBS’ “Face the Nation” last December. While working on her book “Unbroken,” she said that over a two-year stretch, she was “unable to leave the house a single time, because I simply wasn’t strong enough to walk to the car to get out of the house.” GETTING DIAGNOSED HAS LONG BEEN A PROBLEM Between 836,000 and 2.5 million Americans suffer from the disorder, and most have no formal diagnosis, Tuesday’s report estimated. Patients flooded the IOM with stories of years of misdiagnosis or even being dismissed by skeptical doctors as having a psychological problem instead. There’s no medical test for the disorder, leaving doctors to rule out other possible causes for the exhaustion. No one knows what causes it.

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Dr. Ellen Wright Clayton, chair of the Committee on Diagnostic Criteria for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, left, speaks during an open meeting at the Institute of Medicine in Washington. Chronic fatigue syndrome is a real and serious disease that needs a new name to reflect that — and a straightforward way to diagnose the illness, a American government advisory group declares. There’s no specific treatment, and the IOM found less than a third of medical schools teach about the disease. WHAT’S NEW The federal government asked the independent Institute of Medicine to investigate the state of chronic fatigue diagnosis. Tuesday, the panel issued new criteria that it said should enable any physician to tell which patients are affected. Diagnosis requires three core symptoms: Fatigue and reduction in pre-illness levels of activity that last for more than six months, the post-exertion worsening, and sleep that is unrefreshing despite exhaustion. Also, patients must have at least one other symptom: Cognitive impairment, sometimes described as “brain fog,” or what’s called orthostatic intolerance — meaning symptoms improve when lying down and patients find it hard to stay upright for long. WHAT’S IN A NAME? Patients have long sought a change to a name they say belittles their suffering. Some groups already had begun using a more tongue-twisting name — myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, or ME/CFS. Tuesday’s report rejected that option, saying not all patients have the muscle pain and brain or spinal cord inflammation that medical jargon reflects. It’s too early to know if the alternative name proposed Tuesday will catch

on. But just including the word “disease” instead of “syndrome” is important, said Carol Head, who leads the Solve ME/CFS Initiative, the largest advocacy organization. “Having called this serious disease by an inappropriate and frankly insulting name is one of the factors that kept doctors, friends, family members, even employers from affording it the seriousness it deserves,” she said. WHAT TO DO AFTER DIAGNOSIS Doctors may not know how to cure the disorder, but there are treatments for individual symptoms, noted committee member Dr. Lucinda Bateman of the Fatigue Consultation Clinic in Salt Lake City. Moreover, the IOM said there’s been “a paucity of research” into the causes, treatments, even the natural history of the disease to figure out who may get better over time. At Solve ME/CFS, Head said the report should spur more research funding. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? The IOM advised the government to develop a toolkit to help doctors diagnose the disease, and to make sure the disorder is assigned a specific medical billing code. The government is reviewing the recommendations. Committee members are spreading the word about the diagnostic criteria in medical journals, and the institute’s website, www.iom.edu , eventually will post a physician guide.

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DOCS: Say yes to email receipts ● Say “yes” to email receipts, “no, thanks” to paper. We love the fact that more and more stores send email receipts for in-person purchases. They’re keeping one widespread source of BPA, thermal paper, out of your hands. Punch the “no” button when ATMs and gas pumps ask if you’d like a receipt, use electronic ticketing for concerts and travel, and ask clerks to toss cash-register receipts you don’t need. If you handle receipts on the job, wear gloves, and before touching any food after handling receipts — with or without gloves — wash your hands with soap and water. ● Hand sanitizer and receipts don’t mix. In a new University of Missouri study, people who cleaned their hands with hand sanitizer then touched a cash register receipt were exposed to higher levels of BPA than those who didn’t use the sanitizer. And those who munched greasy French fries also had higher BPA exposure if they used sanitizer first. Researchers say some hand sanitizers contain penetration enhancers that increase the product’s ability to get into the uppermost layer of the skin. It’s these compounds that seem to increase absorption of BPA. Hand lotions and sunscreens may have penetration enhancers, too. The YOU Docs, Mehmet Oz, host of The Dr. Oz Show and Mike Roizen of Cleveland Clinic, are authors of YOU: Losing Weight. For more information, go to www.RealAge.com.

HERBS: Workshop To learn more about female health of all ages and plant medicine, join me for a fundraising workshop at the Red Deer Museum on Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. The fundraiser is to support the art instillation called Walking with Our Sisters, a memorial to the missing and murder aboriginal woman in our country. For more information on the workshop, go to my website at www.abraherbs.com or www.walkingwithoursisters.ca/events/2015-2/ red-deer/ Herbs for Life is written by Abrah Arneson, a local clinical herbalist. It is intended for information purposes only. Readers with a specific medical problem should consult a doctor. For more information, visit www.abraherbalist.ca. Arneson can be reached www.abraherbs.com.

TRANSMISSION LINE CONSTRUCTION IN THE AREA AltaLink’s Red Deer Area Transmission Development includes transmission system upgrades between the Wetaskiwin and Didsbury areas. It will ensure that Red Deer and the surrounding areas have a reliable supply of electricity for years to come. ŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶ ĂĐƟǀŝƟĞƐ ĂƌĞ ƵŶĚĞƌǁĂǇ ĂƐ ǁĞ ƌĞďƵŝůĚ ƚŚĞ ĞǆŝƐƟŶŐ ϴϬ> ƚƌĂŶƐŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ line that runs between the north and southwest edges of Red Deer.

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