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Wages ‘unsustainable’ PREMIER JIM PRENTICE LOOKS TO OVERHAUL BARGAINING WITH CIVIL SERVANTS BY DEAN BENNETT THE CANADIAN PRESS
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EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jim Prentice announced Monday he will overhaul how the province bargains with public-sector workers and review legislation that prevents civil servants from striking. Prentice says the patchwork system of past bargaining has left Alberta with “unsustainable” publicservice wages that are among the highest in Canada. “The need is to ensure some co-ordination, some discipline and some consistency of approach (to collective bargaining), which we have not had in Al-
berta to this point,” Prentice told reporters after a lunchtime speech at a downtown hotel. “The provincial government needs to be at the centre of this.” Prentice said a group chaired by senior civil servant Tim Grant will examine the best way to take a long-term approach to bargaining that matches the financial goals of the province and report back in four months. The premier said the province will also review
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labour rules in light of the recent Supreme Court decision that struck down as unconstitutional a Saskatchewan law that prevented public-sector employees from striking. He said a new dispute resolution will be based on essential services models already in place in other provinces. The plan would allow unionized staff to strike and employers to order lockouts with the proviso that essential services continue operating during the disruption, Prentice added.
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MAYERTHORPE — 10 YEARS LATER
Candlelight vigil to mark ‘horrible day’ BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF
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Exelta Gymnastics Club member Dylan Patsula works through his moves on the pommel horse at the Collicutt Centre on Monday. Patsula and his teammates are preparing for an upcoming meet in Calgary. The University of Calgary International Cup will be held on the weekend of March 27.
Buchanan urges city council to revisit crime map debate BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deer city Coun. Buck Buchanan is not giving up the fight to have the city’s crimes plotted on a map. Buchanan filed a second notice of motion asking for the city to collaborate with the RCMP to explore the concept of crime mapping as a tool in the overall safety strategy on Monday. His initial motion died on the floor on Jan. 19 because there was no seconder. Buchanan initially proposed working with the Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre but city administration recommended changing the motion to working with the RCMP. “It’s about awareness,” said Buchanan. “It’s not like it isn’t being done in other places or other jurisdictions with the RCMP (such as Kelowna and St. Albert).” He said it is just a matter of releasing the information and the RCMP are not going to release the information unless they are advised by the city. “The Crime Prevention Centre is going out in the communities and the things that are constantly coming up is ‘Can you tell us what is happening in our neighbourhood?’ ” he said. “And unfortunately we can’t.” Buchanan was not part of the Jan. 19 discussion because there was a perceived conflict of interest. Buchanan said, in fact, some paperwork was mistakenly filed that put him on the Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre board. This time, Buchanan hopes he has the support of
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his council colleagues. “I think the last time there was a little bit of misunderstanding,” said Buchanan. “I think certainly some of the councillors are understanding it a bit better now. Hopefully when we speak to it there will be support.” On March 16, council will debate the motion. Typically when a notice of motion fails, the mover or another councillor must wait six months before it can be brought back to council. Because the motion was not discussed on the floor, it did not “virtually exist,” enabling someone to bring it forward again without waiting six months. In other council news: ● The City of Red Deer agreed to loan $2 million to the future host society of the 2019 Canada Winter Games. ● Council adopted an updated Economy Charter for the City of Red Deer. It was originally adopted in July 2013. The long-term work plan consists of three roles, including led, co-ordinated and advocacy strategies. It focuses on maximizing Red Deer’s position in the province, diversifying the economy, and an emphasis on small business and downtown revitalization. It also places emphasis on approaching development from multiple perspectives. Mayor Tara Veer said the community has lots of ideas and dreams for where they would like to see us progress but we can’t just rely on annual increases in the tax base alone to do this. “We recognize that we need to protect and enhance Red Deer’s competitive positioning in our region and our province for new business growth attraction, expansion and retention,” she said. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com
A candlelight vigil will be held in Mayerthorpe today to commemorate the fallen four RCMP officers on the 10th anniversary of their deaths. In Red Deer, Keith and Colleen Myrol will gather with friends and family to remember their son Brock Myrol, 29, who was slain along with Constables Anthony Gordon, Leo Johnston and Peter Schiemann. “It’s a strange day because it’s not a celebration,” said Keith. “It’s the marking of a day that actually was a horrible day. “So we’ll just work our way Brock Myrol through the day.” Myrol said their daughter and her husband and grandchildren all live in town and some friends are also stopping by. “We won’t be alone. That’s the main thing.” There have been many events over the years to remember the sacrifices of the four young RCMP officers and the Myrols are grateful for the thoughts and messages from other Canadians. “Over the years, we’ve gone to so many memorials and things that people have done in honour of the boys. “It’s wonderful when people do that, obviously.” A lifelong musician, Myrol found a way to put his thoughts together through lyrics and song. He posted his song Heroes on YouTube and has been pleased to see how many people have seen it. About 3,000 have viewed the video so far. It can be found by typing in ‘Heroes by Keith Myrol.’ It is introduced as a “tribute to my son, his fallen brothers, and to all of the men and women in uniform who serve and have served, to keep us safe and secure.” The moving musical tribute includes a slideshow featuring the officers and the opening of the official memorial park for the officers in Mayerthorpe, among other images. One image shows Brock, Leo and Peter posing for a detachment portrait with seven of their comrades, all in red serge, and two civilians. Brock had been on the job for less than three weeks. “The whole idea is just to be a memorial tribute,” he said. The four officers were shot by James Roszko on his farm near Mayerthorpe. RCMP had been there as part of a vehicle theft and marijuana grow-op investigation. Roszko was wounded by returning fire from police and later committed suicide in a building where he was holed up. Two local men, Shawn Hennessey, 28, and Dennis Cheeseman, 23, were sentenced to 15 years and 12 years respectively for helping Roszko prior to the shootings. Cheeseman was released from prison last November after serving two-thirds of his sentence. Hennessey remains in prison. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com
Toronto tunnel mystery solved A mystery tunnel discovered near a Pan Am Games venue was built by two men who wanted a place to ‘hang out.’ Story on PAGE A5
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Tory MP’s claims about curriculum ‘disgusting’: Ontario Liberals BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — A Tory MP’s suggestions that Ontario’s updated sex-education curriculum was drafted by a man charged with child pornography and puts children at risk are “disgusting,” the province’s education minister said Monday. Conservative MP Cheryl Gallant criticized the curriculum in Parliament last week, repeating claims that Benjamin Levin, a former deputy minister of education who is facing seven child pornographyrelated charges, may have had a hand in developing the document. “The curriculum was written by someone charged with two counts of distribution of child pornography ... and arranging for a sexual offence against a child under 16,” Gallant said last Thursday. “If withdrawal of this Liberal policy can prevent one child from being groomed for exploitation, it really must be withdrawn.” Education Minister Liz Sandals fired back on Monday. “The claims she is making are absolutely outrageous and quite frankly disgusting,” Sandals told reporters. “How could anybody be so badly informed about the real world?” The first revisions to the province’s sex-ed curriculum since 1998 were released last week, immediately drawing fire from some parents and religious groups concerned that concepts such as masturbation and same-sex relationships were being introduced to kids who were too young. The Liberals have denied that Levin, who was also on Premier Kathleen Wynne’s transition team when she took office, was involved in the new sex-ed curriculum. “Mr. Levin had absolutely nothing to do with the development of the content of the curriculum,” insisted Sandals. “So it’s certainly a red herring that people are trying to feed parents.” Levin’s lawyer, Clayton Ruby, has said his client plans to plead guilty Tuesday to some of the seven child pornography-related charges against him while other charges are expected to be withdrawn. Gallant urged Parliament to pass legislation with tougher penalties for child predators, saying the need was demonstrated by sweeping changes to the sex-ed curriculum “by the Liberal party in Toronto.”
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Pesticide likely killed two Quebec sisters in Thailand in 2012: coroner RIVIERE-DU-LOUP, Que. — A Quebec coroner has concluded that two sisters found dead in their hotel room in Thailand in 2012 were probably intoxi-
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LABOUR: Wage payouts singled out Gil McGowan, president of the Alberta Federation of Labour, said in provinces such as British Columbia, placing all union bargaining under one umbrella group has led to politicization of the process. “The reality is that (B.C. umbrella) council takes its marching orders from the premier’s office,” said McGowan. “It has led to what my counterpart in B.C.
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Canadian jailed in Nepal for abuse of child HALIFAX — Two men who testified against Ernest Fenwick MacIntosh say his conviction in Nepal for the sexual abuse of a nine-year-old boy is both a relief and a painful reminder of how the system failed to bring him to justice in time in Canada. MacIntosh, 71, was sentenced Sunday to seven years in prison in Nepal for sexually abusing a minor boy, the Associated Press reported Monday. The Lalitpur district court also said the visitor to the Asian country was ordered to pay US$10,000 to the victim. MacIntosh was convicted of multiple counts of abusing four boys in the Port Hawkesbury, N.S., area in the 1970s, but those convictions were overturned by a higher court that ruled it took too long to bring the former businessman to trial. Bob Martin said the conviction in Nepal was a relief after the disappointment of MacIntosh’s release from jail in Nova Scotia. “It’s good to see that Nepalese officials managed to do in about 49 days what Canadian officials failed
to do over 15 years,” the 57-year-old photographer said in a telephone interview from Port Hawkesbury. “It’s embarrassing that another country has brought him to the forefront.” Martin said he and Dale Sutherland worked with a Toronto lawyer to assemble a timeline of the Canadian court proceedings against MacIntosh and sent it to police and the prosecution in Nepal after a friend in Halifax translated the records into Nepalese. Martin said he has carefully monitored MacIntosh’s movements since he got a new Canadian passport after his release in 2013 to travel overseas working as a spice salesman. Jonathan Rosenthal, the lawyer who worked with Martin on the file, said the records were noted in the Nepalese judgment. “I urged them (the two men in Canada) to provide the documents because I wanted to make sure the Nepalese authorities knew this wasn’t just another sex tourist,” said Rosenthal. Sutherland said in an interview that he remains concerned that somehow MacIntosh may again appeal and secure his release.
cated by phosphine, a strong pesticide. The same pesticide was also believed to have been responsible for the recent deaths of two children in northern Alberta. Coroner Renee Roussel said Monday the fact Audrey, 20, and Noemi Belanger, 26, were both very sick and appeared to have the same symptoms led her to conclude they suffered the same health problem — intoxication. Roussel’s report describes phosphine as a pesticide that “kills everything that lives, everything that breathes.” She said it is officially forbidden to use phosphine to fumigate hotel rooms in Thailand, but that it might in fact still be used.
No trace of phosphine was found in the women’s blood or their vital organs. The parents of the two women attended a news conference in Riviere-du-Loup, Que., where Roussel released her report. The coroner said they wanted to be present “to turn the page and to continue their grieving in private.” The sisters were from Pohenegamook, in Quebec’s Lower St. Lawrence region. Roussel said autopsies conducted in Bangkok four days after the deaths indicated there were no traces of violence or trauma on the bodies, but it was evident that the two had been vomiting.
describes as a poisoning of the labour relations atmosphere.” Regarding changes to essential worker legislation, McGowan said the Supreme Court forced Prentice’s hand, given that Alberta is the only jurisdiction that bans all provincial workers from striking. “What we heard today from the premier is an acknowledgment that our (labour) laws are unconstitutional (and) they wouldn’t withstand a charter challenge,” said McGowan. Prentice has promised fundamental changes in how Alberta spends and saves given the recent collapse in oil prices that he says is on track to take a $7-billion bite out of the treasury this year. Prentice drew the ire of labour leaders again Monday when, in his speech, he singled out union wage payouts as one of the core causes of Alberta’s
red ink. McGowan said public-sector wages are far behind increases in Alberta’s private sector and he said the solution lies with the province charging fairer rates of taxation to correct the imbalance. “The solution is not to demonize public-sector workers who provide these important services,” said McGowan. Guy Smith, head of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, said that while Prentice insists public-sector wage payouts will cost an additional $2.6 billion over the next three years, he has refused to show how that figure was calculated. “It appears to be a political number cooked up for the sake of the premier and the finance minister’s speeches,” said Smith.
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‘Just skin and bones’ MOTHER TO BE SENTENCED FOR ABUSE, STARVATION OF TWINS BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Social worker Sheli Steil remembers when two-year-old twin girls were taken to hospital after being beaten, neglected and starved. One of them weighed 13 pounds — the size of a six-month-old baby. She was “just skin and bones” and not expected to live. Her sister, who was in somewhat better shape at 16 pounds, had little hair and couldn’t walk. The child was fascinated when a doctor gently touched her hand, said Steil. “She was mesmerized, as if no one had ever done that before.” Steil, whose office took custody of the girls shortly after they arrived in hospital, read a victim impact statement in an Edmonton courtroom Monday at the start of a week-long sentencing hearing for the girls’ mother. The 37-year-old woman, who can’t
be named, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of one twin, known as M, and to aggravated assault and failing to provide the necessities of life in relation to both girls. She has admitted that she didn’t provide her daughters with adequate food and that she assaulted them over a prolonged period of time. Court hasn’t heard any explanation as to why. Crown prosecutor Shelley Bykewich is asking a judge to sentence the mother to between 23 and 25 years in prison. The defence is to give its recommendation later in the week. The twins’ father was sentenced last year to 15 years on the same charges. Court heard he didn’t physically injure the girls but did nothing to stop their suffering. The parents immigrated from Algeria in 2008 and their three children were born in Edmonton. Bykewich said a psychiatric assessment found no evidence that the wom-
an, who described herself as a “good mother,” had a mental illness. She’s an educated woman who was learning English and didn’t appear to be culturally isolated in Canada, the prosecutor said. “This was not a situation of a single, overwhelmed parent whose frustration has hit the breaking point.” On May 25, 2012, paramedics were called to the family’s home and found the twins sitting in infant car seats. Skin was hanging from their bodies, their ribs stuck out of their chests and they were covered in scabs and bruises. Their four-year-old brother was healthy. The kitchen was stocked with food. The smallest girl wasn’t breathing and spent several months on life support in hospital. The parents, citing their Islamic beliefs and love for the girl, fought in court to keep her on machines despite the advice of doctors. Two Alberta courts eventually ruled
the girl should be allowed to die and the Supreme Court declined to intervene. An autopsy showed M died of head trauma and starvation. Steil told court it was the worst case of neglect and mistreatment she and her co-workers had seen. When the surviving twin was learning to walk, staff gave her a new pair of shoes that she never wanted to take off, Steil said. And when the girl’s hair started growing in, she was given colourful bows that she wanted to keep on her head. Steil said workers spoke regularly with the mother after her arrest to give her updates on the girl and her brother in foster care. The woman never asked about her daughter, only her son, she said. Steil’s office made arrangements for M’s funeral and chose the words for her headstone.
Man accused of mass murder in court BY THE CANADIAN PRESS
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CALGARY — Several people wept softly and dabbed away tears in court Monday as the preliminary hearing began for a man accused in Calgary’s worst mass murder. It was standing room only in the courtroom, which was jammed with friends and family members of five young people who were stabbed to death at a house party near the University of Calgary to mark the end of the school year on April 14, 2014. Matthew de Grood, 23, is charged with five counts of first-degree murder. With his hair cut short and wearing a black suit with a blue shirt, he sat quietly during the proceedings, occasionally sipping from a glass of water
and carefully avoiding making eye contact with those in the courtroom. His father, Douglas de Grood, who is a Calgary police inspector, and his mother, Susan, were also in the court. Matthew de Grood The hearing is to determine if there is enough evidence to proceed to a full trial. A publication ban pro-
hibits releasing any of the testimony heard during the court proceeding. De Grood is charged in the deaths of Lawrence Hong, 27; Josh Hunter, 23; Kaitlin Perras, 23; Zackariah Rathwell, 21; and Jordan Segura, 22. “It was emotional for everybody in the courtroom today,” said Crown prosecutor Neil Wiberg. “They’re very upset obviously. Five outstanding young people were murdered and I’m sure this brings back horrible memories.” The Crown plans to call 13 witnesses this week. A psychiatric review has already determined that de Grood is fit to stand trial because he understands the charges against him and is able to communicate with his lawyer, but the Crown requested a mental assess-
ment to determine if he could be found criminally responsible if convicted. Lawyer Allan Fay said his client has been receiving treatment since his arrest and is anxious to get through the court process. “Obviously, he’s very anxious about this. Reliving the event is very difficult for him,” said Fay. “He wants to, like anyone in this situation, wants to move forward and try and bring this matter to a close. Obviously a lot of family and friends for the victims and my client are going to be reliving some very, very traumatic events.” Police have not said what they think motivated the attack, but say de Grood was invited to the party and mingled with guests before violence broke out.
Anti-abortion display following university policy: president UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
EDMONTON — The president of the University of Alberta is aware of concerns over an upcoming anti-abortion display, but says the school supports freedom of expression. In a statement posted online, Indira Samarasekera says Go-Life is a registered student group on campus that has followed university policies and procedures in preparation for their display. Posters from Go-Life appeared around the campus in Edmonton last week with the heading, “Trigger Warning,” that note it will be showing a graphic abortion display from a group called the Canadian Centre for Bioethical Reform. The posters warn that anyone who doesn’t want to see the images should avoid that area of campus on Tuesday and Wednesday. A protest against the display is being organized on Facebook, which calls the Go-Life display “hate speech” that violates the university’s Student Code of Conduct.
Samarasekera says any complaints will be investigated. “It is clear that there are passionate viewpoints on either side of the abortion debate. As Canadians, we are fortunate to live in a society that values democracy and protects our freedom of expression,” Samarasekera said in the statement. “As a place of higher learning, the university supports freedom of expression, including academic freedom, and we encourage our community to partake in a true exchange of ideas, and to do so in a respectful and civil manner.” The Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform says on its website that it has a display called “Genocide Awareness Project” which it says consists of billboards that “graphically compare the victims of abortion to victims of other atrocities, such as the Holocaust. It says the display is typically shown at universities or colleges by campus anti-abortion groups.
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ernors refused to hold a hearing. A judge ordered the board to hear the appeal, saying the university’s original decision was unreasonable and lacking justification, and the board later quashed the charges of non-academic freedom and removed them from the students’ files.
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Moscow murder: plot or not “Every time I call (my mother),” said Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov recently, “she gives me a talking-to: ‘When will you stop being rude about Putin? He’ll kill you.’” Now Nemtsov is dead: four bullets in the back as he was walking home in Moscow with his girlfriend on Friday night. The protest GWYNNE march against DYER Putin and the war in Ukraine that he was planning to lead on Sunday became a memorial march instead. So, two questions. Did President Vladimir Putin order the assassination? And if he didn’t, then who did, and why? The hit was carried out with professional skill only three minutes’ walk from Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral and the Kremlin, in an area that is infested day and night by militia (police) on constant alert to break up demonstrations. You could put together a feature-
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length film with the footage from the countless CCTV cameras that tracked Nemtsov’s walk across the square and down to the bridge where he died. It took accurate intelligence to know where Nemtsov would be on Friday night, and serious organization and planning to carry out the killing in such a heavily policed area. That points to members of the military or security forces, though not necessarily to ones who were acting on official orders. Because the first thing to say about this murder is that it did not serve Putin’s purposes. No doubt the Russian president despised Nemtsov, but neither he nor any other opposition leader posed any threat to Putin’s power. Thanks in large part to his seizure of Crimea and his military intervention in eastern Ukraine, Putin is currently enjoying an 85 per cent approval rating with the Russian public. Why risk upsetting this happy relationship with the first public killing of a senior political figure in more than a decade? It’s much more likely that the killing was carried out by serving or former soldiers or intelligence officers who took it upon themselves to eliminate an “anti-patriotic” politician who condemned “Putin’s War” in Ukraine. In the superheated atmosphere of nationalist paranoia that currently
prevails in Russia, such people could easily imagine that they were doing just what Putin secretly wanted. As for the rest of the world (or at least the “western” part of the world), it has already written Putin off as a man you can do business with. The Russian leader is, in many Westerners’ eyes, an expansionist warlord who can only be contained by sanctions and threats. It may even take a new Cold War to stop him. Paranoia, alas, is a communicable disease. The Western narrative that seeks to explain how, in less than a year, we have arrived at a point where the United States is contemplating supplying heavy weapons to Ukraine to kill Russian troops, has several large gaps. The first is that the revolution on the Maidan in Kiev last winter overthrew a legitimately elected Ukrainian president only a year before the next elections were due. Putin initially accepted that outcome (with the elections moved up to only one month in the future), which was brokered by the European Union. In other words, he accepted the illegal overthrow of the pro-Moscow president, Viktor Yanukovych, so long as free elections followed rapidly. Quite possibly because he thought Yanukovych’s supporters in the east might boost him back into the presi-
dency again. That same thought may also be why the revolutionaries in Kiev broke the deal and insisted on Yanukovych’s immediate removal from power. It was only then that Putin concluded that he was faced with a Western plot to whisk Ukraine into NATO and create a strategic and political threat on Russia’s southern frontier. There was no such plot: NATO has not the slightest desire to assume responsibility for the defence of Ukraine. But there was a great deal of open Western rejoicing at Russia’s discomfiture, and Putin lost his customary cool and responded with the annexation of Crimea and then the encouragement of pro-Russian rebels in southeastern Ukraine. “Absolute power corrupts absolutely,” said Lord Acton. “All great men are bad.” In that sense, Putin is a bad man, and more dangerous for being both paranoid and increasingly isolated. (His circle of advisers has dwindled to a handful of hawks.) But he is not planning to conquer even Ukraine, let alone the rest of the former Soviet empire, and he almost certainly did not order Nemtsov’s death. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Putting our snow woes in perspective Putting snow I believe in the theory of relativity. No, I don’t mean Einstein’s, my own. I’ve read a number of lengthy letters complaining of the City of Red Deer’s snow removal policy and methods. Then I turn on the TV and see the situation faced by communities in Eastern Canada, the Maritimes and North Eastern U.S. and say, “Meh.” I’ll bet they are really thankful they don’t have our problems! Elkmar Schrag Red Deer
Alberta wolf killings must end An open letter to the Alberta government: I am not in support of the killing and culls of wolves. There are critical flaws in your logic of slaughtering wolves to protect caribou. The sad reality is caribou are on the way out due to the mismanagement of them for decades now. You have known that issue for 50 years. Caribou numbers are not dwindling due to wolves, they are in this situation because of us; we have allowed the province and industry of Alberta to destroy the habitat that caribou require. You have allowed all the mining and logging and snowmobiles/ ATV activity to continue in this critical habitat. It’s ironic who is actually on the Caribou Board — mostly executives from the oil companies! This caribou problem is the consequence of our neglect. Wolves are emotional and intelligent beings and need their family unit to survive. There are major ecological repercussions when wolves are exploited and killed. The ripple effects are detrimental to the behaviour and diversity of many other species and natural processes. Wolves are a keystone species. Wolves are very important in maintaining balance and biodiversity. We as Canadians and taxpayers deserve to become informed on how our tax dollars are being spent. Our input deserves to be heard. The decision to kill more wolves is scientifically unsound. Killing wolves to increase ungulate populations is an outdated management practice that has failed to increase ungulate populations long-term wherever it has been tried in the past. Wolf populations rebound quickly and dispersing wolves fill in the vacant space created where resident wolves have been killed. All evidence to date shows that killing wolves will not work to reduce predator numbers long term. This is note the first time wolf helicopter killing and sterilization has occurred in Alberta. The Alberta government has killed over 1,000 in 10 years. All past efforts where wolves have been killed have failed to increase caribou numbers. Why are we attempting this again and over and over? Not to mention the strychnine and trapping Alberta currently uses. Do you know how much pain animals go through before dying in a trap? Would you do that to a dog? Many dogs and people have inadvertently been caught in traps. Do you know how many other animals are killed from your poison baits as well? This is also a question of animal welfare. Are we as a society prepared to spend the next 30 years shooting wolves from helicopters and spending hundreds of thousands of our taxpayer dollars to do so? Causing harm to hundreds of intelligent and sensitive animals for any reason should be questioned for its moral ground. Aerial shooting is not an approved method under Canada’s current guidelines on Approved Animal Care. Shooting wolves from helicopters violates animal care standards and is unjustifi-
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able. And I have contacted Ecojustice on this matter. Conservation, ecology, wolf social dynamics, animal welfare and ethical considerations were left out of this part of the caribou recovery plan and an apparent pre-determined agenda which encourages killing wolves has been exposed. We as Canadians deserve to have a Canadian legacy of Wilderness and Wildlife left to us. We Canadians who enjoy wilderness and pay taxes to fund these massacres need this exposed. We cannot afford to let the killings of wolves happen silently. End the wolf killings now! Leeanne Willoughby Benalto
Economic winds of change blowing The rise and fall of the Wildrose Party marks a watershed in the political situation in Alberta. For the ruling Conservatives, it denotes the end of an economically stable period that enabled them to govern with relative ease. The move to the Conservatives by some of the Wildrose career politicians has left its mark on the electorate who are less than impressed with what they have observed. The reaction to these events has been more than just a feeling of disappointment, there is a questioning that did not exist before. The approach of austerity measures herald a new reality in Alberta as the government endeavours to balance the provincial budget in the face of the collapse in world oil prices. This comes at a time when the provincial infrastructure is in serious need of upgrading and when the opportunity to obtain a greater return from abundant oil revenue has disappeared. There is an increasing feeling of insecurity in our society that is palpable. It is becoming apparent that Alberta is not a separate entity, not an oasis in a volatile world but is in reality an integral part of a larger world economy that is firmly gripped by everincreasing and unprecedented crises. People are voicing the fear that the current oil industry downturn will be nothing like those of the past. The present administration faces a huge shortfall in the revenue required to run the province. It will have to choose between increasing the burden on working people and obtaining the shortfall from those at the top who have the ability to pay. The actions of the provincial government will come under much greater scrutiny than at anytime over the last four to five decades.
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It is, however, not simply a question of increasing the taxes on those who are able to finance the provincial shortfall. The present situation is not just the result of Conservative ideology or bad management. It is the result of the contradictions inherent in the present economic system that lead to periodic crises. Alberta is organically linked to the malady that pervades the present economic system on a world scale. We are now witnessing unprecedented, increasing, economic and political change in a world where economies have never been so linked together or so interdependent. Falling demand in the world market has led to increased competition between countries; this has resulted in disguised import controls and a creeping undeclared trade war. Wages and living standards are falling as austerity measures are applied that serve only to exacerbate the problem by further cutting demand. There is chronic overproduction around the world, which means that there is no reason for capital investment in manufacturing and we witness instead a growing speculation in things like property. Despite the 2008-9 credit crash and the subsequent bank bailout, the Canadian economy functions increasingly on credit. Our debt to income ratio is already at an historical high. The next provincial election will probably result in an increase of support for opposition parties and the return of the Conservatives to government. The coming federal election is hard to forecast but all those who are elected to govern will face enormous pressure from the needs of working people on one hand and big business on the other. Attempts to alleviate economic pressures and raise profits by measures of austerity will lead to increased political pressures. Any attempt to placate the situation by increasing wages and public spending will decrease profits and result in increased economic pressure. The ordinary people will, through the process of electing different political parties, attempt to find a way out of the present economic impasse and if this is not forthcoming their displeasure will increase. What is required is a fundamental change from the present economic system to a democratic socialist planned economy. There is a fresh wind blowing in Alberta that seems at present little more than a whispering breeze; it is a Chinook of change. Keith Norman Wyatt Innisfail
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Tunnel mystery solved MEN WHO BUILT STRUCTURE WANTED PLACE TO ‘HANG OUT,’ POLICE SAY BY THE CANADIAN PRESS
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Toronto’s Deputy Police Chief Mark Saunders explains evidence photos as he speaks to the media about a tunnel found near one of the venues for this year’s Pan American Games, at a press conference on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015 photo. high, 86 centimetres wide and 10 metres long. Even though the bunker “looked impressive,” the men have no formal training in construction, Kwong said. Deputy police Chief Mark Saunders had said there was no evidence to suggest any criminal intent in the tunnel’s construction, adding “there’s no criminal offence for digging a hole.” But he asked for the public’s help in solving the
BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives have set up a so-called spike unit consisting of government doctors, lawyers and medical adjudicators to tackle the massive backlog plaguing the social security tribunal — but it appears no one told the tribunal itself. The unit’s members have experience dealing with Canada Pension Plan disability cases, says a spokesman for the employment and social development department. They’re currently plowing through outstanding cases in an effort to eliminate the backlog by the end of this summer. But a source close to the tribunal said it was never consulted about the spike unit, nor did it get a headsup prior to former employment minister Jason Kenney disclosing details of the plan last month. The source — who spoke on condition of anonymity because the individual wasn’t authorized to discuss the matter publicly — says the tribunal hasn’t been told who’s on the unit, what their qualifications are, and if they operate at arm’s length from the government. Michael Prince, a public policy professor at the University of Victoria who’s been critical of the government’s efforts to streamline the social security appeals process, says the spike unit raises concerns. “It’s a patchwork, ad-hoc response that underscores their bad management of this whole file right from the get-go,” Prince said in an interview. “They’re taking heat politically, so they respond politically by creating a quick-response team ... but there’s a jurisprudence and a body of law around this tribunal that needs to be respected.” Rather than having departmental experts wrestle the backlog, Prince added, the government should have beefed up the tribunal, which wasn’t fully staffed until last fall, more than 18 months after it began operation. Prince said the Conservatives also should have provided proper funding and resources to the former office for the commissioner for review tribunals in its final year of operation to ensure the new tribunal wasn’t inheriting an unmanageably large backlog of cases from the system it replaced. Simon Rivet, a spokesman for the Employment and Social Development Canada, said in an email it’s too early to provide details about the spike unit’s decisions so far. He said departmental “experts” are taking a second look at cases and will offer settlements to those who have now been determined to meet the CPP disability eligibility criteria after providing new information. “While we are working expeditiously to address the inventory, all cases are being treated factually and fairly using the existing eligibility criteria of the
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program,” Rivet said. “Cases that are not settled by the department through this approach will continue to a hearing at the SST.” The federal government launched the social security tribunal in April 2013 to streamline the appeals process and save Canadian taxpayers $25 million a year.
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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — A preliminary hearing into extortion charges began Monday for a friend and former driver of Toronto’s infamous former mayor Rob Ford. The charge against Alexander (Sandro) Lisi relates to an alleged attempt to retrieve the notorious cellphone “crack video,” which shows Ford apparently smoking crack cocaine. The alleged offences occurred in May 2013 as a drug scandal engulfed Ford, who would later admit to having used the illicit drug. The judge placed a publication ban on any evidence presented at the hearing — as is normal at this stage of the proceedings. Lisi, 36, of Toronto, is charged with using threats of violence or other illegal means in an effort to retrieve the cellphone video.
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TORONTO — A mystery tunnel discovered near a Pan Am Games venue in north Toronto was built by two men who wanted a place to “hang out,” police said Monday. The pair, who were tracked down thanks to tips from the public, told investigators they built the tunnel for “personal reasons” and their explanation has been verified, Const. Victor Kwong said. Kwong said police have determined there was never any criminal intent or danger to public safety, and no charges will be laid. “It literally was these two guys who had an idea to create a place to themselves to hang out in,” he said. “You think about a kid making a fort, digging a hole — add 15 years to that,” he said. Kwong said the men are not believed to be survivalists, adding they just “wanted to dig a tunnel.” The men had “no idea” they weren’t allowed to dig in a public park and were apologetic during their interview with police, he said. Toronto bylaw enforcement said digging on city land would be considered trespassing, which is enforced by police. Police are not releasing the men’s names, or any further details since the case is not a criminal investigation, but Kwong said there is no connection to York University, which is near the site where the tunnel was found, or the Pan Am Games. Toronto police announced the discovery of the tunnel on Feb. 24 and released photos of the site, prompting media coverage across Canada and abroad. The bunker, discovered in January by a conservation officer in a densely wooded area, is located 25 metres from the fence of the Rexall Centre, which is to host tennis events for the summer’s Pan Am Games. Inside, police say they found plywood wall supports, a generator and a sump pump, as well as a rosary with a Remembrance Day poppy nailed to a wall. Police said the chamber was almost two metres
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‘Spocking’ Laurier on $5 not illegal BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — It turns out there’s not a lot of logic in the belief that it’s against the law to Vulcanize Wilfrid Laurier’s likeness on the $5 bill. The death of Leonard Nimoy last week inspired people to post photos on social media of markedup banknotes that show the former prime minister transformed to resemble Spock, Nimoy’s famous “Star Trek” character. For years, Canadians have used pens to doodle Spock’s pointy Vulcan ears, sharp eyebrows and signature bowl haircut on the fiver’s image of Laurier. Contrary to what many believe, the Bank of Canada said Monday it’s not illegal to deface or even mutilate banknotes, although there are laws that prohibit reproducing both sides of a current bill electronically. Nonetheless, bank spokeswoman Josianne Menard pointed out there are reasons to resist the urge to scribble on bills. “The Bank of Canada feels that writing and markings on bank notes are inappropriate as they are a symbol of our country and a source of national pride,” Menard wrote in an email. Long life and prosperity might also take a hit: Menard said disfigured bills may not circulate for as long and risk being rejected by retailers. Following Nimoy’s death Friday, social media users posted their own versions of Laurier’s Vulcan makeover to honour the actor. “Spock your $5 bills for Leonard Nimoy,” a group called the Canadian Design Resource tweeted alongside its depiction. The online images of the altered bills circulated widely and attracted international media attention to something many Canadians were already familiar with. It wasn’t exactly a place that no Canadian had boldly gone before. Calgary artist Tom Bagley, who posted his own Spock-Laurier hybrid on Facebook and Flickr after Nimoy’s death, described it as an old bar trick to impress the waitress. He compared it to folding the $20 bill along the Queen’s face to make her smile or frown. Bagley said he had no concerns about any poten-
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Want Ottawa to build a Death Star? Online petition may get an answer OTTAWA — A digital petition once famously forced the White House to provide official comment on an oddball suggestion for stimulating the U.S. economy: building a heavily armed intergalactic space station. And while it won’t mean Canadians will be able to easily solicit the federal government’s thoughts on a made-in-Canada Death Star, the House of Commons will also soon acknowledge grassroots entreaties in electronic form. The Commons hopes to be accepting digital petitions after the next federal election, part of an effort to update the archaic paper-only petition system that’s been in place since Confederation. “I think we’ll look back 10 years from now and say, ’You know, that was wise, that was one of the good things we did,”’ said Conservative MP Joe Preston, who heads up the committee recommending the change, which was originally proposed by NDP MP Kennedy Stewart. Currently, petitions have to be presented by MPs — an eye-glazing bit of procedure that occasionally raises eyebrows, such as when Green party Leader Elizabeth May introduced one last year from conspiracy theorists seeking the “truth” behind the 9/11 attacks. May said she didn’t support the cause, but believed in the organization’s right to have their voices heard. Under the new system, a person would have to find an MP to back their petition even before they began gathering signatures.
Terror suspects fabricate bombs while chatting logistics in secret RCMP video VANCOUVER — A jury is watching a couple brainstorm in a B.C. motel room as they build bombs out of pressure cookers, which the Crown alleges they planned to plant around the provincial legislature to kill civilians. John Nuttall and Amanda Karody had no idea they were being videotaped by undercover police ahead of their arrests in July 2013. In the latest video, Nuttall commands his wife to research buildings around the legislature as he messes about with glue and pressure cookers. He often paces the room and yells at Karody to stop wasting time, at one point telling her that if they don’t complete the bombs, there is a good chance they will be killed. The six-hour video was captured on the evening of June 28, the night before a planned meeting with a man they were told would supply the explosive material to complete their bombs. The Crown has told the jury the man was actually another undercover officer and that the RCMP ensured the bombs were inert.
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A likeness of Leonard Nimoy is drawn on a $5 bill. It turns out there’s not a lot of logic in the belief that it’s against the law to Vulcanize Wilfrid Laurier’s likeness on the $5 bill. The death of Leonard Nimoy last week inspired people to post photos on social media of marked-up banknotes that show the former prime minister transformed to resemble Spock, Nimoy’s famous ‘Star Trek’ character. tial legal issues over defacing the banknote. Besides, he said, he drew his with a pencil crayon, which can be erased. “I don’t know anyone that’s gone to jail for it,” he said in an interview.
“I always thought it was OK as long as the numbers were intact — it still counted as money. That’s what I heard. Because stuff happens, like say you spill spaghetti sauce all over it or something like that.”
don’t agree with a university decision to segregate the men from their classmates and keep them out of clinical practice. The women say that decision fragmented and alienated the class at a time when they were particularly in need of support from their classmates. The women said they feel safe with the 12 members of the Facebook group.
ence. “We’re deeply concerned about the direction that the government in Tehran is taking,” Baird told the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. “I don’t buy this PR job from the new president of Iran.” Baird’s skepticism about nuclear talks with Iran isn’t new. The context, however, put him at the epicentre of the debate during a most critical moment. The Israeli prime minister has veered off from the election-campaign trail at home to deliver a pair of major speeches in Washington, fuelling tensions with the Obama administration. Hanging in the balance is a possible deal with Iran which could see it promise to scale down its nuclear program in exchange for a weakening of economic sanctions. Baird said he doesn’t trust the Iranian government, because of its continuing human-rights abuses, its support for terrorism and its continued backing of the Assad regime in Syria. He expressed concern about the consequences of a nuclear Iran for the entire region.
Former foreign affairs minister at epicentre of Iran nuke debate WASHINGTON — Canada’s former foreign affairs minister is expressing skepticism about Iran as nuclear talks with that country enter a sensitive phase. John Baird described his concerns about a possible nuclear deal during a question-and-answer session at the annual gathering of the biggest pro-Israel U.S. lobby group on Monday. Thousands of people were on hand to hear Baird’s remarks — delivered just before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to the same audi-
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HALIFAX — Male dentistry students from Dalhousie University who participated in a Facebook page that contained sexually violent content about female classmates have expressed remorse in an open letter to the community. The university in Halifax posted a joint statement dated Sunday by 29 members of the fourth-year dentistry class on its website. The unidentified students who wrote the post say they wanted to comment before an academic standards committee rules on what discipline will be applied. The members of the class who agreed to the statement are participating in a restorative justice process the university started after the Facebook site’s contents became public. The letter says 12 male students who participated in the Facebook site believe their actions were “hurtful, painful and wrong,” and that they harmed their classmates, patients, the university, their profession and the public. The message also includes a response from six women who were the target of the posts on Facebook, saying what was said was harmful and reflected “a broader culture” within the university and society. But the six women say in the open letter they
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Stakes raised for Battle of Alberta SLOW STARTS BY MORRIS, KOE BRIER BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — The Brier’s Battle of Alberta has taken on a different tone from it’s pre-tournament hype. Eight Albertan curlers who have history with each other and two teams skipped by Calgarians at a Brier in their hometown had already set Tuesday evening up as the marquee draw of the round robin. The curling accomplishments of John Morris, Kevin Koe and their teammates put them among the pretournament favourites at the Canadian men’s curling championship. Their familiarity with each other bred the possibility of fun, fireworks or both when they meet at the Scotiabank Saddledome. But the slow starts of Team Canada’s Morris and Alberta’s Koe at the Tim Hortons Brier has the potential to make it a game where one team eliminates the other from playoff contention, or at least be pivotal in their playoff prospects. The top four teams at the conclusion of the round robin Friday morning get into the Page playoff. Koe was 2-2 and Morris 2-3 heading into Tuesday. “Both of us have a few more losses than we’d hoped at this point,” Morris said Monday. “Both of us are still in it. “We’ll be fighting for our life. I don’t think it takes anything away from it.
Every game is important. Not just that one.” Koe avoided joining Morris at three losses with a 7-5 win over Quebec’s Jean-Michel Menard. “There will be a lot of intensity,” he predicted of his matchup with Morris. “They’re going to need it. They’re in a bit of a hole now too. We’re starting to play well and we’ve just got to keep it going.” Northern Ontario’s Brad Jacobs was alone atop the standings at 5-0 after a 7-3 win over Ontario’s Mark Kean, but there was controversy in the game. Ontario’s coach Bryan Cochrane complained to officials following the game about a Northern Ontario player rapping the foot of Ontario third Mat Camm with a broom after he’d released a stone. “I have some concerns for sure,” Cochrane said. Saskatchewan’s Steve Laycock improved to 3-1 with an 8-4 victory over Morris. Brad Gushue of Newfoundland and Labrador dropped his second in a row — an 8-5 loss to Manitoba’s Reid Carruthers — to fall to 3-2. Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, B.C.’s Jim Cotter and Prince Edward Island’s Adam Casey were 2-2. Quebec fell to 2-3 alongside Canada. New Brunswick’s Jeremy Mallais was 1-3 and Jamie Koe of Northwest Territories was still looking for a win
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Team Canada skip John Morris gestures to his teammates during curling action at the Brier in Calgary, Monday. after four games. The multiple ways Morris, Koe and their respective teams are intertwined is a tangle. The well-hashed backstory is Koe, Pat Simmons, Carter Rycroft and Nolan Thiessen won last year’s Canadian championship to become the first defending champion to earn an automatic
berth in the following year’s Canadian championship. But Koe left the team to form a new one with Marc Kennedy, Brent Laing and Ben Hebert. His former teammates recruited Morris to skip them in Calgary.
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Busy day short on big name players BY THE CANADIAN PRESS NHL general managers usually like their teams by this point in the season. Some love their teams. This trade deadline wasn’t made for that line of thinking. With no clear-cut Stanley Cup front-runner and a wideopen playoff picture, every team in the post-season race made at least one significant move within the past week. Deadline day was short on big names but not meaningful activity. The Montreal Canadiens added Edmonton Oilers defenceman Jeff Petry and Buffalo Sabres forwards Brian Flynn and Torrey Mitchell to make a run in a wide-open Eastern Conference, and the St. Louis Blues got Arizona Coyotes defenceman Zbynek Michalek and Toronto Maple Leafs centre Olli Jokinen to try to get through the brutal West. “The West is as tough as it ever was,” Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff told reporters in Winnipeg. Days after the Pacific Division-rival Los Angeles Kings got defenceman Andrej Sekera, the Anaheim Ducks acquired James Wisniewski from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Korbinan Holzer from the Leafs and Simon Despres from the Pittsburgh Penguins to stack their blue-line. Ducks GM Bob Murray looked at the Kings and others and was determined
NHL TRADE DEADLINE to make sure his team could play with them. “You build to compete and beat certain teams. L.A. is a prime candidate,” Murray said on a conference call Monday night. “We’re capable now of competing against most of the teams in our conference.” No team within six points of a playoff spot in either conference stood pat. Some in the hunt like the Calgary Flames and San Jose Sharks sold with an eye on contending in the future. Calgary didn’t want to mortgage that, especially with the news that captain Mark Giordano is out for the remainder of the season with a torn biceps tendon. The Flames sit in a playoff spot but wouldn’t have been able to replace the Norris Trophy candidate. The Tampa Bay Lightning got the trading going after midnight when they sent first- and third-round picks to the Philadelphia Flyers for defenceman Braydon Coburn and dealt forward Brett Connolly to the Boston Bruins for two second-round picks. General manager Steve Yzerman said his No. 1 goal was to improve defensively and believes getting Coburn gives the Ligntning “a better chance to win in the playoffs.”
Their chief competition in the Atlantic Division answered later. Montreal gave up a second-round pick and a conditional fifth to rent Petry for the rest of this season and the playoffs, then strengthened its forward depth by getting Flynn and Mitchell in separate trades. “Our goal is to make the playoffs still,” GM Marc Bergevin told reporters in San Jose. “As far as I’m concerned, we still don’t have a little nick next to the Montreal Canadiens in the standings, which means we haven’t made the playoffs yet. But we put ourselves in a good spot.” The Detroit Red Wings, who were rumoured to be interested in Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf, instead gave up a conditional third-round pick to get right-handed-shooting defenceman Marek Zidlicky from the New Jersey Devils. The Canadiens, Lightning and Red Wings are separated by six points in the Atlantic. Six points also separate the top four teams in the Metropolitan Division: the New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals. All four teams made a move within 24 hours of the deadline, with the Islanders shoring up their goaltending by getting backup Michal Neuvirth
from Buffalo and Pittsburgh getting more experience on defence. “It’s hard to sit back and do nothing when people are trying to do something,” Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan told reporters in Arlington, Va., after getting Curtis Glencross from the Flames a day earlier. “The Eastern Conference is pretty even in my mind.” The Nashville Predators lead the West, but there’s no unstoppable force in that conference, either, especially since the Chicago Blackhawks learned star winger Patrick Kane was out until deep into the playoffs with a broken clavicle. After getting Andrew Desjardins from San Jose on Monday and landing Antoine Vermette from Arizona on Saturday, Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman believes this is the strongest this group has ever been at centre. In a depth move, the Vancouver Canucks acquired 22-year-old forward Sven Baertschi from Calgary for a second-round pick in this year’s draft. In total, 19 teams made at least one trade involving an NHL player on deadline day, with 43 total moved. Twenty draft picks changed hands, too, including one first-rounder. “Everybody says they’re not going to trade picks and as soon as the first one goes, it’s like, ’Whoa boy, we’re off to the races,” Flyers GM Ron Hextall told reporters in Voorhees, N.J.
Raptors snap losing streak with win over 76ers BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Raptors 114 76ers 103 PHILADELPHIA — Toronto needed a boost from any player to halt a miserable losing streak. DeMar DeRozan fit the bill with his best game of the season. DeRozan scored a season-high 35 points, Lou Williams had 21 and the Toronto Raptors snapped a five-game losing streak with a 114-103 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. “I called this game,” guard Greivis Vasquez said, “I said, ’You’re going to have 40 tonight.”’ So close. But DeRozan still scored more than enough to straighten out the Raptors’ offence mired in a major funk. Toronto coach Dwane Casey gave slumping All-Star and Philadelphia native Kyle Lowry another night off to rest. Even without their leading scorer in the lineup for the second straight game, the Raptors won for the first time since Feb. 20. The Raptors had lost of their five games during their streak on the road. They still hold the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference over the Chicago Bulls. Patrick Patterson scored 15 points for the Raptors and Vasquez added 12. The Raptors credited a change in their shootaround routine with loosening up the locker room mood. Nerlens Noel scored 17 points on 7-for-7 shooting for the Sixers. The Raptors at last built some breathing room late in the third to turn a one-point lead into an eventual double-digit cushion in the fourth. Terrence Ross hit two 3s and Williams hit one over the final 3:44 of the third for
an 83-76 lead. The Raptors stretched the lead to 105-91 with 3:04 left and sent what was left of a dismal crowd to the exits. With Lowry out, DeRozan gave the Raptors a needed boost. He shot 12 for 24 from the floor, a solid outing for the 6-foot-7 guard after he missed 38 of 52 attempts in his past three games. “It didn’t matter who we got this win again, we understood we just needed to get this win,” DeRozan said. “We had to get that confidence back.” The 76ers got the bulk of the production off the bench from two players acquired late last month. The 76ers have burned through the transaction wire this season trying to find someone who can stick around and help with the heavy lifting in the lengthy rebuilding process. Thomas Robinson, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2012 draft, is already with his fourth team. He had eight points and four rebounds in his first 9 minutes off the bench late in the second quarter. Ish Smith scored nine points over that same stretch, two players fighting for their NBA careers trying to prove they belonged. But also at that point, Noel, a franchise cornerstone, had not yet attempted a shot and promising guard Isaiah Canaan was scoreless. Smith scored 19 and Robinson had 13. Noel did find his role in the offence and scored six points in 90 seconds, including a one-step dribble-and-dunk down the lane that cut the deficit to 40-39. It was just the start of his perfect night from the floor. It was just the start of his flawless night from the floor that also included seven rebounds. “He’s really starting to grow as a leader outside of what we see on the court,” 76ers coach Brett Brown said.
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Toronto Raptors’ DeMar DeRozan (10) shoots against Philadelphia 76ers’ Jerami Grant (39), Thomas Robinson (41) and Ish Smith (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Philadelphia. Toronto won 114-103.
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Queens recruit Danish point guard BY JOSH ALDRICH ADVOCATE STAFF The Red Deer College Queens basketball have got an early start on their recruiting for next season, and they are going to need every minute of it. With a weekend sweep of the Briercrest Clippers, the Queens wrapped up their 2014-15 Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference season 4-20, with all four of their wins coming against the winless Clippers. Head coach Ken King was brought in to take over the team with not much time to recruit and he inherited a roster that struggled to keep pace with the competition in the ACAC South Division. He took a big step to closing the talent gap on the weekend by getting Dan-
ish point guard Eva Bonde to commit to the Queens on Friday. “The class will be huge and it’s exciting, it’s exciting for me to be able to recruit in Alberta and around the world and being able to bring people from all different corners to be able to play for the Queens,” said King, an Ontario native, also noting he will be leaning heavily on the girls that do return with the foundation he laid this season. The five-foot-five Bonde should take over the starting point guard position from Morgan Dool who likely moves over to shooting guard, a more natural spot for the freshman. “Both her attitude and the way she plays is exactly what we are looking for to fill one of the holes we have on our team right now,” said King. “She’s very fundamentally sound, very strong and confident with the ball,
very strong on the defensive side of the court as well as rebounding. She’s someone that can be a bit of a floor general, she can lead the team with the ball in her hand, she’s confident in that way. She can calm us down when we need to be calmed down and she can lift us up when we need to be lifted up.” Bonde has spent the last two years playing at the highest club level in Denmark while also suiting up for the country’s U16 and U18 teams since 2011. This summer she has been invited to play for the U20 national team. To advance in the sport, however, she decided she needed to come to North America, shooting for NCAA but found a home in Red Deer. “Ken reached out to me and we spoke over the phone and I had a really good feeling about the place and him as a coach and his basketball phi-
losophy,” said Bonde, while visiting RDC on Friday. “I feel like I have a good chance to fit in and that I could do a difference on the team.” There are a number of holes left to fill on the Queens roster, and King says he has been hard at work trying to unearth players other coaches have not found yet. “It’s taken a lot of work and the one thing I do really enjoy is the fact that being right between Edmonton and Calgary has allowed me access to a ton of programs all the way from the 1A level to the 4A level,” said King. “There’s a wealth of talent in Alberta, sometimes untapped talent, and it’s really nice to go into gyms and find girls that we’re really interested in that are also interested in our program right away. It’s plentiful, the basketball talent here is really deep.” jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com
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Athletes from every province and territory in Canada are seen during the closing ceremonies at the Canada Winter Games in Prince George, B.C. Sunday.
Canada Games come to a close BY THE CANADIAN PRESS PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — The Canada Games are viewed by many as a way to bring the country closer together. Ask one of the young athletes who travelled to this city in northern British Columbia and they will probably tell you it was mission accomplished. The multi-sport event wrapped up Sunday night with the closing ceremony, signalling the end of a 17-day run that included 2,400 competitors from all 10 provinces and three territories. “Everything was just a blast here,” said Alberta men’s hockey captain James Hamblin. “Meeting all the different people from around Canada, that was just spectacular. This only comes once in a lifetime and I think we really cherish that.” Established in 1967 to help celebrate Canada’s centennial and promote unity, the Games feature athletes
aged 12 to 35 and alternate every two years between summer and winter editions. “It’s really cool to represent your province and be with the best athletes in my sport in Canada,” said Quebec snowboarder Oceane Fillion. “It’s really nice. We met people from other parts of the country and I can practice my English.” A number of elite Canadian athletes have competed at past Games, and fans here in all likelihood witnessed at least a couple future household names. “It’s almost like a mini Olympics,” said B.C. hockey player Justin Almeida. “It has that kind of feel. It prepares you for bigger and better things. Hopefully one day I’ll be there. The experience is awesome.” The event included years of planning by this city of some 90,000 people, and Games CEO Stuart Ballantyne said hosting has helped boost the psyche of the entire region.
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much everything you could want to know about the move to Canada,” said Wray. Available in multiple languages, it includes maps, neighbourhood guides and information on how to get a driver’s licence and apply for a health card. “Honestly every question we’ve been asked over the years is in the book,” said Wray. Tim Leiweke, president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, also can help move mountains. “We’re very proud that we do have probably the industry-leading department when it comes to that,” said Wray. “And that comes from just a belief the three of us had and with Tim now, to make sure that people are happy off the field.” Little things can become big, like a driver’s licence. Canada only has reciprocal programs with some countries.
After spending time away with the U.S. national team and at Toronto FC’s training camp in Florida, Jozy Altidore looks to finally fit in some househunting this week before the MLS club leaves Thursday for its season opener in Vancouver. The star forward will have plenty of help. TFC players have nothing but praise about how the franchise helps them settle off the field. “The club has been first-class and how they treat every player here is fantastic,” Altidore said prior to flying back to Toronto on Sunday. Just 25, Altidore has already played in England, the Netherlands, Spain, Turkey and the U.S. So another move is not a shock to the system. “It’s part of your life as an athlete,” said the U.S. international, whose home is in Florida. “You move a lot so I’m used to it. But you know when you step into a place and you feel at home right away so I’m not worried about it.” Corey Wray, Toronto FC’s senior manager of team operations, is one of several front office staffers who help ensure new players have a soft landing. Jaime McMillan, senior manager of team development, looks after many of the issues involving the player’s family. Ted Tieu, co-ordinator of team operations, helps sort out work permits, banking and the like. According to Wray, Tieu “perfected” the welGREAT come package that goes to new players. “It outlines pretty
“Lots of people didn’t think they could do it. They thought that they had bitten off a lot more than they could chew,” he said. “In the end you don’t eat it all at once. You take a little bit at a time. “There’s a definite elevation in the confidence of the city that they can do something. They’re proud to have had their city talked about across the nation. This is what the magic of the Canada Games is all about.” It was also about performances, and there were many impressive ones. Quebec finished atop the overall medal standings with 141 (62 gold, 39 silver, 40 bronze), followed by Ontario’s 112 (47 gold, 40 silver and 25 bronze) and B.C.’s 88 (22 gold, 33 silver, 33 bronze). There was also a camaraderie in the athletes’ village and an energy at the outdoor cultural events that many competitors experienced for the first time.
The Central Alberta U14AA Sting struck gold in the ringette provincials at St. Albert during the weekend. Carly Cherniak’s overtime goal, her third of the game, lifted the Sting past Calgary 212 6-5 in the final. Saxon Anderson, Jamie Lalor and Rachel Vandervlis also scored for the champs. The Sting opened with a 3-1 roundrobin win over the host Mission, getting goals from Lalor, Kianna Doyle and Colby Wagar, then defeated the Edmonton Elite 6-1 as Doyle potted two goals and Anderson, Wagar, Hanna Gill and Megan Grubb also connected. By placing first in the pool, the Sting earned a bye to the semifinals where they defeated the Elite 6-2. The Sting scorers were Doyle, Gill, Grubb, Lalor, Hannah Morrison and Wagar. The Central Alberta U14AA Sting will compete in the Western Canada championship as Team Alberta March 25-28 at Calgary. ● The U16AA Sting finished 0-4 in the provincials. Kailyn Smalley netted the lone goal in a 9-1 loss to the Calgary Hype and Brianna Abell and Mckenna Causey each struck twice as the Sting fell 7-4 to the Zone 5 Pack. From there, Sydney Cherniak fired two goals and Smalley, Holly Daniel, Emily Lemasurier and Reese Pollitt also scored in a 7-6 loss to the Calgary Pursuit, and Cherniak tallied twice and Causey once in a 5-3 loss to the host Mission. ● The U19AA Sting finished just out of the medals. The Sting opened with 10-4, 6-5 and 8-7 (overtime) losses to Calgary, the Edmonton Elite and the host Mission, then dropped Zone 5 by a 7-2 count, setting the stage for a rematch with St. Albert in the bronze-medal game. The Mission defeated the Sting 11-5 to win bronze. Gillian Dreger netted 11 goals and added 10 assists during the tournament, while Kristen Demale contributed six goals and five assists and Shae Baxter, Ashlynn Morrison, Kenzie Lindholm each scored twice. Adding single goals for the Sting were Bryn Lunn, Emile Renneberg, Keara Thomas, Brenna Parent and Emma West. Goaltenders Baylee Schulhauser and Grace Romansky were peppered with a total of 138 shots. The U16AA abnd U19AA Sting will compete in the nationals in Fort McMurray from March 29 to April 4.
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BRIER: Teammate of every member of Koe’s foursome Morris has been a teammate of every member of Koe’s foursome at some point in his career including Koe himself. Koe was Morris’s third from 2004 to 2006. Morris won Olympic gold, a pair of Canadian champions and a world title playing third for Kevin Martin with Kennedy and Hebert on the front end. Laing played lead for Morris back when they curled out of Ontario between 1998 and 2003. “There’s definitely a lot of history on these two teams for everyone,” Koe said. “Everyone on my team has played with John, even Brent going way back and obviously myself with the other three. “The relationship is good. We’re friends off the ice for sure. No one took
the changes too bad. We’re all great friends off the ice for sure so that being said, there’s probably no other team either of us would rather beat. You don’t like losing to old teammates that’s for sure.” It was Morris who Koe beat in the Brier final last year when Morris skipped B.C. Both men curl out of the Glencoe Club in downtown Calgary. “There’s no hard feelings between any of us,” Morris said. “I still will talk and text regularly with Marc and Ben who I played with for many years with Martin and I’m sure guys are the same with Koe. “That being said, I’m sure we’ll want to be kicking each other’s butts out there on Tuesday night.” Quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell and running back Jon Cornish are among the players from the Grey Cup champion Calgary Stampeders who will lead the curlers onto the ice Tuesday evening.
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Martin getting used to knuckleball BLUE JAYS BY THE CANADIAN PRESS DUNEDIN, Fla. — Ask Russell Martin what it’s like to corral a R.A. Dickey knuckleball and the Blue Jays catcher pauses briefly, trying to capture the experience. “Have you ever tried to catch a butterfly as it’s floating around in the air?” he responded. “I wish I could put a camera on my mask or something for people to see exactly what the ball’s doing,” he added. “It’s pretty impressive.” Martin got his first in-game experience with the Dickey floater Monday, albeit for just one inning of a low-key intra-squad game. Dickey issued a walk and Martin had two balls dribble out of his glove, but at no cost. That earned the Canadian catcher a positive review from Toronto manager John Gibbons. “He’s got as good as hands as anybody in baseball,” Gibbons said of Martin. “That’s one of the reasons he’s here. It just looked almost effortless.” Martin, a Toronto native who grew up in Chelsea, Que., wants to catch Dickey so he can see as much action as possible. The Jays want their US$82-million catcher on the field to take advantage of his bat and game management. Josh Thole has been Dickey’s personal catcher in recent years. Martin said the key to catching the knuckler is focus, tracking the ball as it comes to him. It’s hard work but doable. “As long as Dickey’s comfortable out there on the mound, that’s what most important,” he said. “Hopefully he’s OK with the way I’m handling it right now.” Dickey did not speak to the media after the game. But he has praised Martin’s athleticism and willingness to learn the pitch. Prior to Monday, Martin had two bullpen sessions and played catch with Dickey once. But he is already making adjustments and the two have been talking. For example, the two have the understanding that if Martin calls a knuckleball, Dickey has the option to throw a fastball. But Dickey won’t switch if the catcher calls for a fastball. The idea is to allow Dickey to stay in a rhythm. “He throws about 86 per cent knuckleballs so (he told me) when in doubt, put the knuckleball (sign) down and it kind of eliminates a lot of the thinking,” Martin said. Martin has also changed his stance,
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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis, back, is late on the tag as Ezequiel Carrera (3) hits a double during third inning baseball intrasquad spring training action in Dunedin, Fla., on Monday. crouching sideways more so he can be more agile in handling the dancing pitch. For the record, the Grey team beat the Blue squad 1-0 on Mitch Nay’s fifthinning homer off left-hander Juan Oramas. Nay is a non-roster invitee, a 21-year-old third baseman who played Class-A ball last year. The seven-inning game, played before a handful of fans under sunshine at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium, saw seven pitchers see action for each side. Everything was in pre-season mode. The umpires arrived late, one out into the game, and the first music on the PA system came in the second inning. The batters had minimal practice time before the
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BRIEFS Catalina Swimmers Roos, Wandler headed to Alberta Age Group Championship River Roos and Ally Wandler of the Red Deer Catalina Swim Club qualified for the Alberta Age Group Championship meet with strong performances in the Age Group trials at Edmonton during the weekend. Roos won gold in the 50m freestyle event and Wandler achieved an A time in the 50m breaststroke while winning silver in the process. The provincial age group meet is set for this weekend in Calgary. Catalina swimmers won a total of 17 medals during the trials. The medal winners, in addition to Wandler and Roos, were: Individual Silver — Jaden DeBruijn, 50m breast; Roos, 100m breast; Laina Powell, 50m butterfly; Emalee Broen, 200m backstroke; Wandler, 50m breast; Madisson Young, 800m freestyle; Stephanie Schaerer, 50m free. Bronze — Roos, 50m fly, 100m free, 200m free, 400m free; Powell, 100m individual medley; Broen, 100m back; Logan Lopaschuk, 200m fly; Young, 400m free; Isaiah Janzen, 400m free. Relays Silver — Boys 13 and under 200m free (Janzen, Lopaschuk, Roos, Jayden Vale); Boys 13 and under medley (Janzen, Lopaschuk, Vale, Daniel Morrison). Bronze — Girls 10 and under 200m free Schaerer, Powell, Wandler, Tori Janzen).
RDC contingent competes at ACAC indoor track championships Jonathan Allan and Noah Arychuk posted the best Red Deer College results in the Alberta Colleges indoor track championships at Edmonton during the weekend. Allan was fourth in the men’s 300m event in a time of 38.38 seconds and Arychuk finished fourth in the men’s 3,000m with a clocking of 9:40.97 and sixth in the 1,500m in 4:30.43. Mitchell Dore placed ninth in the 300m with a time of 40.82, while Allan and Dore placed eighth and ninth in the 600m with respective times of 1:31.42 and 1:31.58, and Lucas Plamondon was 12th in the 1,000m in 3:11.10. Andrew Jacobs (4:49.70) and Plamondon (5:09.80) placed 12th and 14th in the 1,500m, Jacobs (10:48.69) finished 14th in the 3,000 and the RDC relay team finished fifth in the 4x400m with a time of 3:56.41. The RDC contingent was fifth in the team event and RDC was sixth in combined men’s and women’s points. On the women’s side, Celine de Wit finished ninth in the 300m with a time of 49.29. RDC teammate Anna Duda was four spots back with a time of 51.51. In the 600m, de Wit was 16th in 1:53,67, while Duda and Melissa Ray placed 17th and 23rd in 1:59.72 and 2:16.05. Robyn Hebert (3:51.22) and Ray (3:59.63) finished 15th and 17th in the 1,000m. Autumn Jackson was 10th in the 1,500m, followed by teammates Samantha DeBree (16th in 5:50.16), Laura Friesen (17th in 5:56.01) and Hebert (19th in 6:26.12). Jackson placed 12th TELUS in the 3,000m with a time OPTIK TV of 12:28.78, with Friesen finishing 13th in 12:47.79 and DeBree 14th in 12:48. 40. The RDC relay team was sixth in the 4x400m in 4:57.33, and the women’s contingent was sixth in the team standings.
game, so little was expected at the plate. Still the Blue team had its chance in the bottom of the seventh with two outs when former Mississippi football player Anthony Alford ran out an infield single and Dalton Pompey of Mississauga, Ont., singled. The comeback died when Ryan Goins flied out. Former Oakland first baseman Daric Barton showed off his agility in the second, almost making the splits to complete a double play. And Brett Cecil’s pickoff move nailed a runner. Aaron Sanchez is slated to start Tuesday when the Jays kick off their Grapefruit League schedule against visiting Pittsburgh.
RDC women’s curling team finishes fourth
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The Red Deer College women’s curling team placed fourth in the ACAC championships during the weekend. The RDC rink finished 0-3 in round-robin play, losing to NAIT, MacEwan and Camrose Augustana. The women rebounded with a win over MacEwan in the ¾ game, then dropped a 6-4 decision to NAIT in a semifinal, narrowly missing out on the bronze medal. NAIT defeated Augustana to win gold in the women’s division. MacEwan and Augustana mined gold in the men’s and mixed categories. ● Volleyball players Bronwyn Hawkes and Tim Finnigan are the RDC female and male Boston Pizza athletes of the week. Hawkes was named tournament MVP and all-star as the RDC Queens captured the ACAC women’s title at Olds. She led the way with two kills, 99 setting assists and 21 digs as the Queens won all three of their matches by 3-0 scores. Finnigan was named to the men’s championship tournament all-star team and was selected as the Kings player of the game in two of three matches. He contributed 50 kills, five aces, 32 digs and five stuff blocks as RDC finished second in the ACAC finals at Camrose.
Sheraton drops Henry’s Eavestroughing in men’s hoops Bow Rockarts drained 18 points and Jeff Diep scored 12 as Sheraton Red Deer dropped Henry’s Eavestroughing 72-65 in a Central Alberta Senior Men’s Basketball Association contest Sunday. Thomas Bennet led Henry’s with 13 points, while Dave Torwalt added 10. In another game, Vernon Johnson and Brian Smith eached netted 15 points to pace the Triple A Batteries to a 70-54 victory over the Kingsmen. Zach Barry contributed 14 points for the winners.
Raiders top Queens high school basketball tournament The Lindsay Thurber Raiders captured top spot in the RDC Queens four-team high school girls’ basketball tournament during the weekend. The Raiders downed the Hunting Hills Lightning 66-52 and Crescent Heights of Medicine Hat 59-58 on Saturday, and stopped Foothills Comp of Okotoks 8255 on Sunday. Crescent Heights also downed Foothills 64-43 and Hunting Hills 71-59. The Lightning defeated Foothills 68-61.
CHICAGO — When the Chicago Cubs open their season at Wrigley Field next month, players and fans alike may feel a bit like a homeowner who lives in a house where workers are tearing apart the kitchen. Members of the media were led on a tour Monday of the bowels of the Major League Baseball’s secondoldest ballpark, which has become a forest of beams and pipes on a dirt floor amid a massive renovation. Many of the steel girders that will support the ballpark’s huge new video board are still lying on the ground beyond the left-field wall because record cold in February made it difficult for steel workers to do their job. But Cubs officials said the concourse will be open for business and the video board will be working come the team’s opening day game on April 5 against the St. Louis Cardinals. To get everything done, Cubs officials will ask the city for permission to work around the clock, said Crane Kenney, the team’s president of business operations. And while the team has said for weeks that the bleachers won’t be open until May, on Monday officials said that only the left field and centre field bleachers will open in May. The right-field bleachers won’t be open until June, officials said Monday. “It is going to be a little dusty and a little dirty this year,” Kenney said. On Monday, Wrigley looked a bit like those old grainy photographs of the ballpark as it was being built in 1914. But unlike 1914 when the whole park cost $250,000 to build, what’s happening now is the first phase of a project that will cost $375 million to renovate the stadium itself and a total of $575 million when a nearby hotel, plaza and office complex are complete. During Monday’s media tour, Carl Rice, the Cubs’ vice-president of ballpark operations, discussed some challenges of renovating a park that is both part of the history of baseball and a historic landmark that must be treated carefully — right down to the famous ivy-covered outfield wall. “We had permission from the city to replace (part of the wall), so we took it down brick by brick, one by one, analyzed which brick is of a good nature, kept that and put all that brick in place and we are now in the process of reattaching the ivy to the wall,” said Rice. New outfield signs — four billboard-type signs and two video boards — have generated the most headlines and triggered a legal fight between the Cubs and the owners of the rooftop venues across the street, who say they’ll cut into their views of the ballpark. Two weeks ago, a federal judge refused the owners’ request to halt construction, saying they hadn’t provided evidence that the signs would hurt their business.
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● WHL: Red Deer at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m. (The Drive). ● Heritage junior B hockey: Mountainview at Blackfalds, first game of best-of-seven Northern Division final, 7:30 p.m. ● Midget AA hockey playoffs: Red Deer Indy Graphics at Lacombe, 7:45 p.m.
Wednesday
● WHL: Red Deer at Swift Current, 6 p.m. (The Drive). ● Senior high basketball: 3A zone quarter-finals, teams TBA. ● AJHL: Olds at Drumheller, first game of best-of-five South Division quarter-final, 7 p.m.
Thursday
● Senior high basketball: 4A zone semifinals — Notre Dame girls at Hunting Hills, 6 p.m.; Hunting Hills boys at Lindsay Thurber, 6 p.m. ● AJHL: Olds at Drumheller, second game of best-of-five South Division quarter-final, 7 p.m.
Friday
● WHL: Red Deer at Kootenay, 7 p.m. (The Drive). ● AJHL: Drumheller at Olds, third game of best-of-five South Division quarterfinal, 7 p.m.
● Heritage junior B hockey: Blackfalds at Mountainview, second game of best-ofseven Northern Division final, 7:30 p.m., Didsbury. ● Senior AAA hockey: Fort Saskatchewan at Bentley, fifth game of best-of-seven Chinook League/provincial semifinal, 8:30 p.m., Eckville.
Saturday
● WHL: Regina at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Centrium. ● Senior AAA hockey: Bentley at Fort Saskatchewan, sixth game of bestof-seven Chinook League/provincial semifinal, if necessary, 8 p.m.; Innisfail at Okotoks, fifth game of best-of-seven Chinook League/provincial semifinal, 8 p.m. ● Major bantam girls hockey playoffs: Southeast at Red Deer, 2:15 p.m., Kinsmen A.
Sunday
● Heritage junior B hockey: Mountainview at Blackfalds, third game of best-of-seven Northern Division final, 3:30 p.m. ● Senior AAA hockey: Okotoks at Innisfail, sixth game of best-of-seven Chinook League/provincial semifinal, if necessary, 5 p.m. ● AJHL: Drumheller at Olds, fourth game of best-of-five South Division quarterfinal, if necessary, 7 p.m.
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WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division Memphis Houston Dallas San Antonio New Orleans
W 42 41 40 36 32
L Pct GB 16 .724 — 18 .695 1 22 .645 4 23 .610 6 28 .533 11
1/2 1/2
Northwest Division Portland Oklahoma City Utah Denver Minnesota
W 39 33 23 20 13
L Pct GB 19 .672 — 27 .550 7 35 .397 16 39 .339 19 46 .220 26
1/2 1/2 1/2
Sunday’s Games L.A. Clippers 96, Chicago 86 Houston 105, Cleveland 103, OT Portland 110, Sacramento 99 Charlotte 98, Orlando 83 Indiana 94, Philadelphia 74 Golden State 106, Boston 101 Oklahoma City 108, L.A. Lakers 101 New Orleans 99, Denver 92 Monday’s Games Toronto 114, Philadelphia 103 Miami 115, Phoenix 98 Brooklyn 110, Golden State 108 L.A. Clippers 110, Minnesota 105 Dallas 102, New Orleans 93
Central Division Chicago Cleveland Milwaukee Indiana Detroit
L Pct GB 12 .793 — 21 .656 7 30 .508 16 37 .351 25 42 .276 30
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Southeast Division Atlanta Washington Miami Charlotte Orlando
W 46 40 31 20 16
1/2 1/2
Today’s Games L.A. Lakers at Charlotte, 5 p.m. Boston at Cleveland, 5 p.m. Sacramento at New York, 5 p.m. Houston at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m. Washington at Chicago, 6 p.m. Utah at Memphis, 6 p.m. Milwaukee at Denver, 7 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Phoenix at Orlando, 5 p.m. New York at Indiana, 5 p.m. Cleveland at Toronto, 5:30 p.m. Utah at Boston, 5:30 p.m. Charlotte at Brooklyn, 5:30 p.m. Detroit at New Orleans, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m. Memphis at Houston, 6 p.m. Denver at Minnesota, 6 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Miami, 6 p.m. Sacramento at San Antonio, 6:30 p.m. Milwaukee at Golden State, 8:30 p.m. Portland at L.A. Clippers, 8:30 p.m.
Bowling Heritage Lanes High scores Feb. 23-March 1 Monday Club 55+: Lorne Fowler 254 high single; Bill Dunlop 602 high triple. Monday 7 p.m. mixed: Ken Bement 311; Sean Evans 729. Tuesday 7 p.m. mixed: Matt Desjardins 320; Desjardins 868. Wednesday Club 55+: Robert Doll/Jan Grant 262; Doll 676. Wednesday 7 p.m. mixed: Blair Hamilton 314; Michael Dartnell 802. Thursday morning ladies: Joan MacIntyre 259; MacIntyre 691. Thursday afternoon Special Olympics mixed: Dan Critchely 231; Critchely 407.
Thursday 7 p.m. mixed: Dawn Nechvatel 335; Ty Frank 733. Monday scratch league: Gene Ziebarth 370; Greg Gigliuk 1,079. Sunday fun league: Bryce Weetman 260; JoAnn Geighe 612. Youth Bowling of Canada Bumpers: Caiden Hort 80. Bowlasaurus: Jennika Wudkevich 123. Peewees: Ashlynn Makarenko 138; Makarenko 242 (two games). Bantams: Kexton Streit 227; Keaton Chrest 541. Juniors: Alyssa Durette 250; Durette 633. Seniors: Jason Smith 285; Cody Pratt 678.
Baseball ready to launch pace of play experiment to speed up games MLB BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS GOODYEAR, Ariz. — During his playing career, Mike Hargrove’s unique routine at the plate went something like this: step into the batter’s box, adjust gloves, brush lip, tap cleats with bat to remove dirt, check helmet, tug at jersey sleeve, hitch up pants, check right thumb protector. Repeat. Every pitch. It earned him a classic nickname, “The Human Rain Delay.” These days, Hargrove’s ritual — he claims it only lasted 19 seconds — would not only be frowned upon, but possibly get him fined under Major League Baseball’s new pace of play initiatives designed to speed up a game many purists believe doesn’t need more tinkering. “Grover would be playing for free,” joked Indians skipper Terry Francona. On Tuesday, the new pace of play rules will be introduced on the field in five exhibition games in Arizona and Florida. To this point, players have adopted a let’s-see-what-happens stance about hitters being required to keep one foot in the batter’s box, pitchers needing to complete their warmup tosses within a certain time period, managers staying
WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION GP W L OTL SOL GF GA y-Brandon 63 46 10 4 3 291 195 x-Regina 63 34 20 5 4 234 202 Swift Current 63 30 28 1 4 193 208 Moose Jaw 63 26 32 4 1 183 234 Prince Albert 62 24 35 2 1 178 224 Saskatoon 63 19 40 2 2 181 264
Pt 99 77 65 57 51 42
CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OTL SOL GF GA x-Calgary 63 39 19 1 4 262 182 x-Medicine Hat63 39 21 1 2 238 191 Red Deer 62 32 20 4 6 206 199 Kootenay 64 33 28 1 2 220 233 Edmonton 63 29 28 4 2 182 174 Lethbridge 62 19 35 5 3 180 258
Pt 83 81 74 69 64 46
in the dugout for instant replay challenges and generally everyone keeping the game moving along. For the first time, baseball, the summer game romanticized by generations for its timelessness, will be on the clock. And those newly installed clocks will be in full view for fans. Once there are three outs, inning breaks will be counted down from 2 minutes, 25 seconds for locally televised games and 2:45 for nationally televised games. Pitchers must throw their last warmup pitches before 30 seconds remaining and the batter must be in the box from 20 to 5 seconds left. MLB, with the blessing of the players’ union, is hoping to shorten the length of games — the average was just over 3 hours in 2014 — and eliminate delays to make it more appealing to TV audiences and those in the stands. During spring games and through regularseason games in April, players will not face any discipline should they not adhere to the clock or an umpire’s suggestion to stay in the box. That changes on May 1, when players can be fined. But on the eve of baseball’s spring timing experiment, everyone wondered what might be ahead. “I hope it’s not a distraction,” Kansas City centre fielder Lorenzo Cain said as the Royals dodged the rain Monday in Surprise, Arizona.
Pawlenchuk Fleury Polei Nell Nogier Doetzel Bobyk Strand de Wit Adamson Mahura Toth Grman R.Johnson Burman Toth Burman Martin
WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. DIVISION GP W L OTL SOL GF GA Pt y-Kelowna 63 48 11 3 1 276 156 100 Victoria 63 34 25 3 1 217 194 72 Prince George 63 26 33 2 2 189 259 56 Vancouver 62 26 33 1 2 174 214 55 Kamloops 63 24 33 3 3 184 232 54
x-Everett x-Portland Seattle Spokane Tri-City
GP 63 62 63 61 63
U.S. DIVISION W L OTL SOL GF GA 37 19 3 4 217 175 37 20 2 3 235 199 31 23 4 5 183 177 30 27 3 1 177 183 27 33 0 3 164 211
Pt 81 79 71 64 57
z-league title; y-conference title;d-division leader; xclinched playoff berth. Note: Division leaders ranked in top two positions per conference regardless of points; a team winning in overtime or shootout is credited with two points and a victory in the W column; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one point which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns Monday’s results Victoria 3 Seattle 2 (SO)
-6 1 -10 -27 -28 9 3 -1 1 -15 -10 — -1 1 —
Svs 1275 332 576
Sv% .903 .881 .888
National Hockey League
Atlantic Division Montreal Tampa Bay Detroit Boston Florida Ottawa Toronto Buffalo
GP 63 64 61 62 63 60 63 63
W 41 38 35 31 28 27 25 19
L 17 20 15 22 22 23 33 39
OT 5 6 11 9 13 10 5 5
Pts 87 82 81 71 69 64 55 43
GF 171 210 180 165 154 171 170 123
GA 139 171 159 161 178 163 193 212
Metropolitan Division GP N.Y. Rangers 62 N.Y. Islanders 64 Pittsburgh 62 Washington 64 Philadelphia 63 New Jersey 63 Columbus 62 Carolina 62
W 39 41 36 34 27 26 26 24
L 17 21 17 20 25 27 32 31
OT 6 2 9 10 11 10 4 7
Pts 84 84 81 78 65 62 56 55
GF 196 205 181 188 168 141 160 144
GA 153 179 155 159 183 164 196 167
Central Division Nashville St. Louis Chicago Winnipeg Minnesota Colorado Dallas
GP 64 63 64 64 62 63 63
W 41 40 38 32 33 27 27
L 16 18 21 20 22 25 26
OT 7 5 5 12 7 11 10
Pts 89 85 81 76 73 65 64
GF 192 197 188 179 176 167 196
GA 155 159 152 172 161 182 210
L OT Pts GF 17 7 87 189 23 3 75 180 25 4 70 175 21 12 70 166 25 8 70 179 36 7 47 138 35 10 46 143
GA 177 167 160 162 181 214 208
Pacific Division GP Anaheim 64 Vancouver 62 Calgary 62 Los Angeles 62 San Jose 64 Arizona 63 Edmonton 63
Friday, March 6 Swift Current at Moose Jaw, 6 p.m. Brandon at Prince Albert, 6 p.m. Lethbridge at Saskatoon, 6:05 p.m. Regina at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Red Deer at Kootenay, 7 p.m. Spokane at Kamloops, 8 p.m. Victoria at Prince George, 8 p.m. Seattle at Portland, 8 p.m. Everett at Tri-City, 8:05 p.m. Kelowna at Vancouver, 8:30 p.m.
Gay Sheen Bleackley W.Johnson Kopeck Cote Maxwell Musil Feser
17 57 67 22 69 59 51 40 28 17 20 4 34 0 0
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Wednesday’s games Lethbridge at Brandon, 6 p.m. Medicine Hat at Moose Jaw, 6 p.m. Red Deer at Swift Current, 6 p.m. Edmonton at Saskatoon, 6:05 p.m. Calgary at Prince George, 8 p.m. Vancouver at Tri-City, 8:05 p.m.
Red Deer Rebels Scoring GP G A Pts PIM 61 22 35 57 12 61 18 37 55 51 50 27 22 49 47 62 23 24 47 46 62 17 26 43 25 62 7 35 42 32 61 19 22 41 37 56 13 21 34 63 62 12 22 34 56
62 9 16 25 53 5 18 23 47 16 5 21 62 8 8 16 60 2 14 16 61 1 15 16 26 4 10 14 48 4 9 13 57 3 10 13 52 5 5 10 41 2 4 6 49 0 4 4 29 0 3 3 3 1 0 1 18 0 1 1 Goaltenders MP GA SO GAA 2873 137 1 2.86 833 45 0 3.24 1068 73 0 4.10
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Sunday’s results Edmonton 5 Prince Albert 3 Regina 6 Moose Jaw 2 Saskatoon 2 Swift Current 1 Today’s games Edmonton at Prince Albert, 6 p.m. Red Deer at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m. Calgary at Kamloops, 8 p.m. Seattle at Victoria, 8:05 p.m. Kelowna at Everett, 8:05 p.m. Vancouver at Spokane, 8:05 p.m.
National Basketball Association
Toronto Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia New York
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Hockey
Basketball Atlantic Division
B4
W 40 36 33 29 31 20 18
NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Sunday’s Games Vancouver 6, St. Louis 5, SO Winnipeg 5, Los Angeles 2 Florida 4, Tampa Bay 3 Pittsburgh 5, Columbus 3 Washington 4, Toronto 0 Anaheim 3, Dallas 1 +/24 -10 13 19 4 18 2 -11 -3
Monday’s Games N.Y. Rangers 4, Nashville 1 Chicago 5, Carolina 2 San Jose 4, Montreal 0 Today’s Games Nashville at New Jersey, 5 p.m. Calgary at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. Washington at Columbus, 5 p.m. Buffalo at Tampa Bay, 5:30 p.m. Toronto at Florida, 5:30 p.m.
Ottawa at Minnesota, 6 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Dallas, 6:30 p.m. Anaheim at Arizona, 7 p.m. Los Angeles at Edmonton, 7:30 p.m. San Jose at Vancouver, 8 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Ottawa at Winnipeg, 5:30 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Detroit, 6 p.m. Pittsburgh at Colorado, 8 p.m. Montreal at Anaheim, 8 p.m. RANGERS 4, Predators 1 First Period 1. NY Rangers, Staal 5 (Zuccarello, Brassard) 6:36. Penalties — Zuccarello NYR (high-sticking) 12:52. Second Period 2. NY Rangers, Kreider 17 (Zuccarello, Brassard) 4:14. 3. Nashville, Cullen 7 (Beck, Santorelli) 15:24. Penalties — Cullen Nash (interference) 5:24, NYR Bench (too many men) 8:58. Third Period 4. NY Rangers, Moore 6 (Girardi, Glass) 5:51. 5. NY Rangers, Nash 38 (Klein) 19:16 (en). Penalties — Brassard NYR (tripping) 13:51. Shots on goal by Nashville 5 11 10 — 26 NY Rangers 12 13 15 — 40 Goal — Nashville: Rinne (L, 35-11-3); NY Rangers: Talbot (W, 13-6-3). Power plays (goal-chances) — Nashville: 0-3; NY Rangers: 0-1. Referees — Wes McCauley, Graham Skilliter. Linesmen — Michel Cormier, Tony Sericolo. Attendance — 18,006 at NY Rangers. Blackhawks 5, Hurricanes 2 First Period 1. Chicago, Toews 20 (Rozsival, Hjalmarsson) 8:07. Penalties — Seabrook Chi (slashing) 20:00. Second Period 2. Chicago, Toews 21 (Keith) :44 (sh). 3. Chicago, Saad 20 (unassisted) 9:42. 4. Chicago, Kruger 6 (Shaw) 15:42. Penalties — Sharp Chi (goaltender interference) 2:16, Hossa Chi (tripping) 3:02. Third Period 5. Carolina, Liles 2 (Nestrasil, Gerbe) 4:29. 6. Chicago, Hossa 18 (Toews, Rozsival) 7:55. 7. Carolina, Semin 3 (E. Staal, McClement) 18:50. Penalties — None. Shots on goal by Carolina 4 14 11 — 29 Chicago 7 11 8 — 26 Goal — Carolina: Ward (L, 17-20-4); Chicago: Crawford (W, 25-14-4). Power plays (goal-chances) — Carolina: 0-3; Chicago: 0-0. Referees — Paul Devorski, Rob Martell. Linesmen — John Grandt, Matt MacPherson. Attendance — 21,641 at Chicago. Sharks 4, Canadiens 0 First Period 1. San Jose, Smith 6 (Hertl, Vlasic) 6:51. 2. San Jose, Pavelski 32 (Burns, Thornton) 19:13 (pp). Penalties — Plekanec Mtl (holding) 16:50, Eller Mtl (tripping) 18:36. Second Period 3. San Jose, Irwin 7 (Wingels, Smith) 6:28. Penalties — None. Third Period 4. San Jose, Marleau 15 (Pavelski, Couture) 13:07 (pp). Penalties — Smith-Pelly Mtl (delay of game) 11:34, Scott SJ (misconduct) 15:24. Shots on goal by Montreal 8 5 7 — 20 San Jose 13 11 13 — 37 Goal — Montreal: Price (L, 36-12-3); San Jose: Stalock (W, 6-7-1). Power plays (goal-chances) — Montreal: 0-0; San Jose: 2-3. Referees — Brad Watson, Dean Morton. Linesmen — Steve Miller, Jay Sharrers. Attendance — 17,236 at San Jose.
Curling 2015 Tim Hortons Brier CALGARY — Standings and results at the 2015 Tim Hortons Brier, the Canadian men’s curling championship, from Feb. 26-March 8 at the Scotiabank Saddledome: ROUND ROBIN Team (Skip) W Northern Ont. (Jacobs) 5 Saskatchewan (Laycock) 3 N.L. (Gushue) 3 Ontario (Kean) 2 P.E.I. (Casey) 2 B.C. (Cotter) 2 Alberta (K.Koe) 2 Manitoba (Carruthers) 2 Canada (J.Morris) 2 Quebec (J.Menard) 2 New Brunswick (Mallais) 1 N.W.T. (J.Koe) 0
L 0 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 4
Monday’s results Sixth Draw Canada 6 New Brunswick 5 Northern Ontario 9 N.W.T. 4 B.C. 6 N.L. 3 Quebec 6 P.E.I. 5 Seventh Draw Alberta 7 Quebec 5 Saskatchewan 8 Canada 4 Northern Ontario 7 Ontario 3 Manitoba 8 N.L. 5 Sunday’s results Third Draw Ontario 9 Quebec 8 Northern Ontario 9 Alberta 5
N.L. 9 Canada 7 (extra end) Fourth Draw N.L. 8 N.W.T. 5 P.E.I. 7 Canada 4 Quebec 8 New Brunswick 5 Northern Ontario 7 B.C. 5 Fifth Draw P.E.I. 6 B.C. 5 Manitoba 9 New Brunswick 4 Saskatchewan 10 N.W.T. 6 Alberta 7 Ontario 3 Saturday’s results First Draw Northern Ontario 7 Quebec 4 N.L. 7 Saskatchewan 5 Canada 6 Manitoba 4 Play-in game (winner claims final berth in round robin) P.E.I. 7 Yukon 6 (extra end) Second Draw Saskatchewan 7 Manitoba 4 Ontario 8 P.E.I. 7 New Brunswick 6 N.W.T. 5 B.C. 8 Alberta 7 (extra end) Today’s games Eighth Draw, 8:30 a.m. N.W.T. vs. Manitoba; Alberta vs. P.E.I.; Saskatchewan vs. New Brunswick; B.C. vs. Ontario. Ninth Draw, 1:30 p.m. Northern Ontario vs. P.E.I.; N.L. vs. New Brunswick; Quebec vs. B.C.; Canada vs. N.W.T. Draw 10, 6:30 p.m. Ontario vs. N.L.; Manitoba vs. Northern Ontario; Canada vs. Alberta; Saskatchewan vs. Quebec. Wednesday, March 4 Draw 11, 8:30 a.m. Canada vs. B.C.; Quebec vs. N.W.T.; N.L. vs. P.E.I.; New Brunswick vs. Northern Ontario. Draw 12, 1:30 p.m.
Saskatchewan vs. Northern Ontario; Ontario vs. Canada; Manitoba vs. Quebec; N.L. vs. Alberta. Draw 13, 6:30 p.m. Alberta vs. N.W.T.; Saskatchewan vs. P.E.I.; New Brunswick vs. Ontario; B.C. vs. Manitoba. Thursday, March 5 Draw 14, 8:30 a.m. P.E.I. vs. New Brunswick; Northern Ontario vs. N.L.; B.C. vs N.W.T.; Quebec vs. Canada. Draw 15, 1:30 p.m. Manitoba vs. Ontario; New Brunswick vs. B.C.; Alberta vs. Saskatchewan; P.E.I. vs. N.W.T. Draw 16, 6:30 p.m. N.L. vs. Quebec; Alberta vs. Manitoba; Northern Ontario vs. Canada; Ontario vs. Saskatchewan. Friday, March 6 Draw 17, 8:30 a.m. B.C. vs. Saskatchewan; N.W.T. vs. Ontario; P.E.I. vs. Manitoba; Alberta vs. New Brunswick. End of round robin PLAYOFFS Friday, March 6 Tiebreakers (if required) One Draw, 1:30 p.m. Two Draws, 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. Three Draws, 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 7, 8 a.m. Page Playoffs One vs. Two, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7 Page Playoffs Three vs. Four, 1 p.m. Semifinal One-Two loser vs. Three-Four winner, 6 p.m. Sunday, March 8 Bronze Medal Game Three-Four loser vs. Semifinal loser, 9:30 a.m. Championship
Transactions Monday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Agreed to terms with RHPs Mauricio Cabrera, Brandon Cunniff, Mike Foltynewicz, Juan Jaime, Tyrell Jenkins, Shelby Miller, Williams Perez, Shae Simmons, Arodys Vizcaino and Dan Winkler; LHPs Luis Avilan, Manny Banuelos, Yean Carlos Gil, Ian Thomas and Alex Wood; INFs Phil Gosselin, Jose Peraza, Jace Peterson and Elmer Reyes; OFs Todd Cunningham, Eury Perez and Joey Terdoslavich and C Christian Bethancourt on one-year contracts. American Association FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS — Signed C Travis Higgs and RHP Josh Wright. GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS — Traded RHP James Parr to Suger Land for cash. Traded INF Henry Wrigley to Lancaster for cash and a player to be named. LINCOLN SALTDOGS — Signed LHP Kevin McGovern. Atlantic League LONG ISLAND DUCKS — Signing RHP Bobby Blevins. Announced RHP Kevin Vance was signed by Arizona (NL). Announced the retirement of RHP Brett Lorin. Can-Am League NEW JERSEY JACKALS — Released RHP Keith Bilodeau. OTTAWA CHAMPIONS — Signed RHP Jack Wagoner. QUEBEC CAPITALES — Signed RHP Derrick Miramontes and LHP Sheldon McDonald. Frontier League EVANSVILLE OTTERS — Signed INF Phillip Wilson to a contract extension. FRONTIER GREYS — Signed RHP Richard Biekski. WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS — Signed INF Ransom Lalonde, RHP Michael Rivera and INF Jacob Tanis. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Suspended Houston G James Harden one game for kicking Cleveland F LeBron James in the groin during a March 1 game. Named Christine Pantoya senior vice-president-mobile strategy. PHILADELPHIA 76ERS — Waived C JaVale McGee. FOOTBALL National Football League BALTIMORE RAVENS — Waived CB Victor Hampton. DALLAS COWBOYS — Designated WR Dez Bryant as the franchise player. DENVER BRONCOS — Designated WR Demaryius Thomas as the franchise player. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Designated LB Justin Houston as the franchise player. MIAMI DOLPHINS — Released CB Cortland Finnegan. Designated TE Charles Clay as the transition player. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Designated K
Stephen Gostkowski as the franchise player. NEW YORK GIANTS — Designated DE Jason Pierre-Paul as the franchise player. Released C J.D. Walton. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Signed LB Brad Jones to a two-year contract. PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Released WR Lance Moore. Canadian Football League B.C. LIONS — Released RB Stefan Logan and DL Eric Taylor. Signed DL Marcus Dixon and DL Zach Minter. Released RB Bradley Handle and DE Chris Olson from the practice roster. HOCKEY National Hockey League ANAHEIM DUCKS — Acquired D Korbinian Holzer from Toronto for D Eric Brewer and a 2016 fifth-round selection. ARIZONA COYOTES — Claimed F Tye McGinn off waivers from San Jose and F Craig Cunningham off waivers from Boston. Assigned F Lucas Lessio to Portland (AHL). BOSTON BRUINS — Acquired F Brett Connolly from Tampa Bay for 2015 and 2016 second-round draft picks. BUFFALO SABRES — Traded F Chris Stewart to Minnesota for a 2017 second-round draft pick. Traded C Torrey Mitchell to Montreal for F Jack Nevins and a 2016 seventh-round draft pick. CAROLINA HURRICANES — Recalled D Rasmus Rissanen from Charlotte (AHL). CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Traded F Ben Smith and a conditional 2017 seventh-round draft pick to San Jose for C Andrew Desjardins. COLORADO AVALANCHE — Traded F Maxime Talbot and C Paul Carey to Boston for F Jordan Caron and a 2016 sixth-round draft pick. Acquired D Mat Clark from Anaheim for F Michael Sgarbossa. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Traded D Jordan Leopold to Minnesota for D Justin Falk and 2015 fifth-round draft pick. Signed F Cam Atkinson to a three-year contract. Traded D James Wisniewski and a 2015 third-round draft pick to Anaheim for LW Rene Bourque, C William Karlsson and a 2015 second-round draft pick. DALLAS STARS — Recalled D Patrik Nemeth from Texas (AHL). MINNESOTA WILD — Acquired C Jared Knight from Boston for C Zack Phillips. MONTREAL CANADIENS — Acquired D Jeff Petry from Edmonton a 2015 second-round draft pick and a conditional 2015 fifth-round draft pick. Acquired F Brian Flynn from Buffalo for a 2016 fifthround draft pick. Reassigned D Dalton Thrower from Hamilton (AHL) to Brampton (ECHL). Assigned D Greg Pateryn and F Michael Bournival to Hamilton. NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Reassigned G Maxime Clermont and LW Ben Johnson from Albany (AHL) to Orlando (ECHL). Traded D Marek Zidlicky to Detroit for a conditional 2016 third-round draft pick. NEW YORK ISLANDERS — Acquired G Michal Neuvirth from Buffalo for G Chad Johnson and a conditional 2016 third-round draft pick. Acquired D Mark Louis from Arizona for G David Leggio.
PHILADELPHIA FLYERS — Traded D Braydon Coburn to Tampa Bay for D Radko Gudas and 2015 first- and third-round draft picks. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS — Acquired D Ian Cole from St. Louis for D Robert Bortuzzo and a 2016 seventh-round draft pick. Acquired D Ben Lovejoy from Anaheim for D Simon Despres. SAN JOSE SHARKS — Acquired D Karl Stollery from Colorado for F Freddie Hamilton. Traded F Tyler Kennedy to the New York Islanders for a 2015 seventh-round draft pick. ST. LOUIS BLUES — Acquired D Zbynek Michalek and a conditional 2015 third-round draft pick from Arizona for F Maxim Letunov. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Reassigned D Luke Witkowski to Syracuse (AHL). Reassigned D Matt Corrente to San Antonio (AHL). TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS — Traded C Olli Jokinen to St. Louis for F Joakim Lindstrom and a conditional 2016 sixth-round draft pick. VANCOUVER CANUCKS — Acquired F Sven Baertschi from Calgary for a 2015 second-round draft pick. Acquired F Cory Conacher from the New York Islanders for F Dustin Jeffrey. Assigned Baertschi and Conacher to Utica (AHL). WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Reassigned C Andre Burakovsky to Hershey (AHL). American Hockey League SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE — Announced C Ryan Martindale was reassigned to the Syracuse Crunch (AHL). ECHL READING ROYALS — Announced G Martin Ouellette was loaned to the team by Lehigh Valley (AHL). Activated F Ryan Cruthers from the ECHL reserve. Placed F Ian Watters and G Kenny Reiter on the ECHL reserve. SOCCER Major League Soccer COLUMBUS CREW — Signed D Sergio Campbell, F Sagi Lev-Ari and D Kalen Ryden. MLS ATLANTA — Named Carlos Bocanegra technical director. NEW YORK RED BULLS — Named John Wolyniec coach and Ibrahim Sekagya and Vadim Kirillov assistant coaches for New York Red Bulls II (USL). SPORTING KANSAS CITY — Signed D Marcel de Jong. United Soccer League USL — Announced the resignation of president Tim Holt. Named Jake Edwards president. VOLLEYBALL USA Volleyball USAV — Named John Ruger senior director, beach operations. COLLEGE NOTRE DAME — Named Mike Sanford offensive co-ordinator, Autry Denson running backs coach, Todd Lyght defensive backs coach, Keith Gilmore defensive line coach and Ron Powlus director of player development. UTSA — Named Summer Batiste women’s as-
BUSINESS
B5 Westerner Park hires new CEO BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR
Westerner Park will soon have a new person holding the reins. The Westerner Exposition Association board announced on Monday that it’s hired Darrell Komick as the organization’s new CEO and general manager. He will replace John Harms, who headed the nonprofit association for 18 years before leaving last May. Assistant manager Jim White has served as acting CEO and general manager since that time. Komick previously worked as chief operating officer with the Calgary Farmers Market New Generation Co-op Ltd.
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In that position, he was active in promotions and development for 208 food producers with annual local product sales of $150 million. Graham Heron, the Westerner board’s chair and incoming president, said one of the things that made Komick attractive to the board is “his experience of building a consensus and support with varying stakeholders in making a large project come to fruition.” Heron explained that Westerner Park works with various stakeholders — including the city, county, province and Red Deer Rebels — to produce events for the benefit of Central Alberta. Komick is well-suited for this task, he said. The search for a new CEO and general manager was an extensive one, and involved the services of a national consulting firm, said Heron.
Home Show returns this weekend
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BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Most successful home improvement projects begin with a little legwork. This weekend, that legwork could take the form of a stroll through Westerner Park, where the Central Alberta branch of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association will be staging its 36th annual Red Deer Home Show. More than 300 exhibitors are booked for this year’s event, which runs from Friday to Sunday. “We not only sold out but have an extensive waiting list this year,” said Home Show chair Lori Erickson, who is sales manager at Erickson Homes (formerly Landmark Homes) and first vice-president of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association — Central Alberta branch. Spread across the Parkland, Prairie and Stockmens pavilions, this year’s exhibitors will run the gamut from indoor to outdoor construction, and from decorating to landscaping. Erickson said this will allow home-owners and prospective home-owners to review their choices quickly and easily. “It’s a great opportunity for people, if they’re considering any changes in their life, to see what their options are, and locally what the various people can do for them.” This will include insights from experts, including several who will make formal presentations during the show. Damon Bennett of HGTV’s Holmes Makes It Right and Holmes Inspection will take to the stage Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. He’ll speak about renovation do’s and don’ts, and provide home inspection tips. Terry Hollman of Canadian Closets will talk about home organization and storage; Ellen Walker of Ellen Walker Designs will discuss designing with function, flow and feeling; and Rene Michalak of the Canadian Association of Rainwater will share his insights into rainwater harvesting. Also on hand will be Carol Kelly and Otis the Owl from Medicine River Wildlife Centre, and local entertainer Flyin’ Bob. The Red Deer Home Show playhouse raffle will raise money for Central Alberta Woman’s Outreach Society’s Julietta’s Place, a facility for women seeking to escape domestic violence. Last year, about 11,000 people took in the Home Show. Erickson expects strong numbers again this year, despite the current economic slowdown. “I think builders are still selling, and interest rates are still very good.”
“It was a fairly broadly cast net,” he said, adding that White’s proficiency in filling the role on an interim basis gave the board time to find the right candidate. “Basically, we were looking for a long-term strategic fit.” Komick is scheduled to commence work on March 17, and will be on hand for Westerner Park’s annual general meeting on March 25. Westerner Park is central Alberta’s largest trade show, agricultural, sports, entertainment and convention facility. It has 50 full-time staff and 150 full-time volunteers, and generates $150 million in economic activity through the hosting of more than 1,500 events each year. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com
BY ADVOCATE STAFF
File Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff
Darby Jones of Proform Precast Products Inc. of Red Deer decorates Proform’s display at the Red Deer Home Show last year. The Red Deer Home Show returns for it’s 36th year this weekend. The Canadian Home Builders’ Association — Central Alberta is also preparing to launch a new event this fall: the Red Deer Home Renovation Show. “We’re already gaining lots of interest in that,” said Erickson of the new event, which is scheduled for Oct. 30 to Nov. 1. The Home Renovation Show will follow a similar format to the Home Show, but will provide a slightly different perspective, she added. “We’re hoping to draw in those trades that are more specific to renovations.” This weekend’s Home Show will run from noon to 8 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for seniors, with children under 12 who are accompanied by an adult admitted for free. Westerner parking charges will be in effect. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com
RDC launches interactive website allowing users to see potential careers
A Red Deer Realtor has been recognized for his professional and community work. Dale Devereaux of Century 21 Advantage was recently inducted into the Century 21 Dick Loughlin International Hall of Fame. He is the fourth Canadian to receive that honour. “To win this award is such a highlight in my career,” said Devereaux in a release issued by Century 21. “To be chosen out of over 100,000 agents in over 78 countries — ‘Wow’ is all I could say.” Realtors inducted into the Century 21 Dick Loughlin International Hall of Fame are selected on the basis of their sales performance and contributions to their community. Devereaux has been one of Century 21 Canada’s top producers for years. In 2003 he was named its Sales Associate of the Year, and in 2008 was Century 21’s number 2 Realtor in Canada. For the past 17 years, Devereaux has been donating a turkey to the Red Deer Food Bank for every house he sells. He was on the fundraising board for Red Deer’s Ronald McDonald House, has helped raise money for other charitable causes like the Ron Maclean Foundation and the Red Deer Hospice, and was a founding member of the Red Deer Optimist Club. Devereaux was at the Century 21 Global Conference in Washington, D.C., last month when his induction into the hall was announced. “It was a huge surprise,” he said. “I actually didn’t have a clue. They were talking about the person who was to receive the award and I realized they were talking about me.” Century 21 is the world’s largest residential real estate franchise sales organization, with approximately 6,800 franchised broker offices and more than 100,000 sales professionals. Dick Loughlin, who was a part-owner of the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League, served as president and CEO of Century 21 Real Estate Corp. from 1981 to 1995. He died in 2006.
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MARKETING CAMPAIGN FOCUSES ON VOCATIONAL OPTIONS BY ADVOCATE STAFF When high school students think about their postsecondary education options, and unemployed or underemployed workers ponder career alternatives, Red Deer College wants them to think about careers, not courses. The college has launched a marketing campaign that focuses on vocational options like seismology and medical illustration. These, and some 1,500 other careers, can be pursued through RDC’s classrooms. Joyce Fox, the college’s director of marketing and communications, explained that the approximately 100 programs offered there can actually open the door to many more vocations and professions. It’s illustrating this through an interactive website that allows users to click on any of a myriad of potential careers and see the RDC courses that will help give them the training they need to enter that field. “What we’re really trying to do with this one is call to their attention all of the possibilities,” said Fox, noting that people associate college programs with traditional careers. “We’re really trying to show them that there is a vast array of opportunities out there.” The eight-week campaign, which began this week, also includes social media quizzes and a variety of prizes that participants can win: from a MacBook Air and two iPad Minis to iTune gift cards and movie passes. For additional information about the campaign or to take part, go online to moreatrdc.ca.
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Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 132.89 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.94 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 17.50 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 62.59 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed modestly higher Monday as the latest reading on U.S. manufacturing showed slowing expansion and the Chinese central bank moved to spark that country’s slowing economy through a rate cut. The S&P/TSX composite index gained 29.71 points to 15,264.05, weighed down by the energy and gold sectors. The Canadian dollar declined 0.20 of a U.S. cent to 79.78 cents. U.S. indexes were higher as the Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index dropped to 52.9 from 53.5, roughly in line with expectations. Among other things, the reading reflected a stronger American currency and lower oil prices, which have cut capital spending plans by energy companies, as well as the recently ended labour disruptions at West Coast ports that impeded supply chains. “The U.S. economy is showing the most amount of momentum,” said Craig Fehr, a Canadian markets specialist at Edward Jones in St. Louis, Mo. “But even the data there is going to continue to be mixed. It’s indicative of the fact that some of the challenges that exist in economies around the world are going to continue to weigh on some of the important trends. Things like (purchasing managers) indicators are all going to continue to reflect these global balances.” It was a notable day in New York as the Dow Jones Industrials and the S&P 500 closed at record highs while the Nasdaq closed above 5,000 for the first time since 2000. The Dow industrials jumped 155.93 points to 18,288.63 and the S&P 500 index climbed 12.89 points to 2,117.39. The Nasdaq rose 44.57 points to 5,008.1. There was relief on markets after the People’s Bank of China on Saturday cut its key rate by a quarter point to 5.35 per cent, the lowest in over five years, as the government aims to keep to
Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 23.09 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.35 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83.96 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 28.88 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 16.01 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 18.89 First Quantum Minerals . 15.76 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 26.59 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . 10.42 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 3.50 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.77 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 45.06 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.52 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 19.95 Energy Arc Resources . . . . . . . . 24.51 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 24.07 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 62.55 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.05 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 41.63 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 36.87 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 10.80 Canyon Services Group. . 6.75 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 21.40 CWC Well Services . . . 0.4100 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 15.95 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 1.30 its growth target of around seven per cent. The rate cut came as official surveys of purchasing managers showed a contraction in the manufacturing sector for a second month in a row. The official manufacturing PMI came in at 49.9 in February, up slightly from 49.8 in January. However, the relief didn’t translate into gains as the rate cut was likely already priced in, as witnessed by last week’s four per cent jump in copper prices. “We started to get that sniffed out last week in terms of the move in some commodities,” Fehr said. “Copper obviously has, for a very long time, been a key proxy for measuring enthusiasm if not growth in the Chinese economy.” “I think at this point, more aggressive policy action, not only by (the Chinese central bank) but the major central banks around the world, is really fully baked in by the market at this point.” On Monday, May copper edged a penny higher to US$2.70 a pound and the base metals group fell 0.9 per cent. The energy sector was down 0.75 per cent with oil prices volatile. Prices returned to the negative column during the afternoon and the April contract slipped 17 cents to US$49.59 a barrel. Falling prices pushed the gold sector down 2.2 per cent with April bullion down $4.90 at US$1,208.20 an ounce. Tech stocks and consumer discretionary stocks provided lift for the TSX. It’s a heavy week for key U.S. data with investors also taking in vehicle sales, the ISM’s non-manufacturing index, factory orders and the government’s employment report at the end of the week. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at the close of Monday at world financial market trading. Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 15,264.05, up 29.71 points
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Canadian dollar lower ahead of Bank of Canada rate announcement TORONTO — The Canadian dollar closed lower Monday as markets await the next interest rate announcement from the Bank of Canada and take in moves by China to support economic growth. The loonie was down 0.20 of U.S. cent to 79.78 cents US. The central bank makes its next rate announcement on Wednesday amid a complete about-face of market expectations over the last week. Analysts had widely expected the bank to follow up the surprise quarter-point rate cut delivered in January with another decrease this week. However, bank governor Stephen Poloz made clear in a speech last week that the move was designed to help buy the bank time to assess the impact of the collapse of oil prices on the economy. And that indicated that the bank will remain on hold for the time being. Oil prices plunged 40 per cent from the end of November alone after OPEC refused to cut production to help address a global supply/demand imbalance. Meanwhile, China’s central bank announced Saturday that it was cutting its key rate by a quarter point to 5.35 per cent, the lowest in more than five years, as the government aims to keep to its growth target of around seven per cent. The rate cut came as China’s official survey of purchasing managers showed a contraction in the manufac-
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turing sector for a second month in a row. The official manufacturing PMI came in at 49.9 in February, up slightly from 49.8 in January. Oil prices were volatile with prices returning to the negative column during the afternoon and the April contract slipped 17 cents to US$49.59 a barrel. Metals were mixed with April gold down $4.90 to US$1,208.20 an ounce while May copper was up a penny at US$2.70 a pound after prices rose four per cent last week. The major Canadian data of the week comes out Tuesday. Statistics Canada is expected to report that gross domestic product for the fourth quarter came in at an annualized rate of two per cent. In the U.S., the Institute for Supply Management said Monday that its manufacturing index dropped to 52.9 in February from 53.5, roughly in line with expectations. Among other things, the reading reflected a stronger American currency and lower oil prices, which have cut capital spending plans by energy companies, as well as the recently ended labour disruptions at West Coast ports that impeded supply chains.
BY THE CANADIAN PRESS WASHINGTON — The Keystone XL pipeline got an emphatic endorsement Monday from a powerful backer of President Barack Obama who questioned the handling of the file. To billionaire investor Warren Buffett, the delay is a thumbing of the nose at Canada. “I would have passed Keystone,” Buffett said in an interview with CNBC. “I think that we have an enormous interest in working with Canada, as they have in working with us. That oil is going to get sold. If we make it more difficult for them, who knows how they’ll feel about making things more difficult for us someday.” Because Buffett owns interests in the rail industry, in addition to oilsands holdings, there had been some speculation that he might have stood to benefit from a Keystone rejection. But he has expressed support for it in the past, and did so with particular force Monday: “That (oil) is a valuable resource of North America, and Canada has been a terrific partner over the decades, and for us to kind of thumb our nose at them, you know, (that’s) not what I would do.” Buffett has been a donor and occasional political ally of the president, notably on the issue of increasing taxes for the wealthy. As for the pipeline, Obama has ve-
toed legislation on it and has made increasingly critical remarks about it, prompting widespread speculation that he’s gearing up to reject it. A prominent pipeline opponent in Nebraska said it should now be clear that the opposition movement isn’t being bankrolled by the state’s wealthiest resident, the so-called Oracle of Omaha. “Well, (hope) this puts to bed all of those rumours from the right that Bold is funded by Buffett,” said a tweet from Jane Kleeb, the founder of the group Bold Nebraska, which has organized landowners fighting the project. It wasn’t the only development welcomed Monday by pipeline supporters. The Washington Post’s “Fact Checker” feature also tore into Obama’s repeated claims that the pipeline would do nothing but export Canadian oil. The Post pointed out that in addition to Canadian bitumen, the pipeline would also carry oil from North Dakota and Montana to U.S. Gulf Coast refineries. It gave the president the worst possible truth-telling score — “Four Pinocchios.” It said Obama’s statements contradicted the findings of his own State Department’s review. “Clearly, the report remains unread,” said the Post piece. “If he disagrees with the State Department’s findings, he should begin to make the case why it is wrong, rather than assert the opposite, without any factual basis.”
Bell goes to court over U.S Super Bowl ads BY THE CANADIAN PRESS
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OTTAWA — Canadians may not get to watch those pricey American Super Bowl ads on Canadian TV channels after all, if Bell gets its way. Canada’s broadcast regulator issued a ban earlier this year on the so-called simultaneous substitution of Canadian advertising over U.S. ads during the NFL final. But Bell Media (TSX:BCE) called the decision unfair Monday as it filed a motion with the Federal Court of Appeal seeking leave to appeal, saying the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission acted in error. “People see the CRTC’s simultaneous substitution decision as a negative for Canada and question why it was necessary,” Bell Media vice-president of communications Scott Henderson said in a statement. “If it makes policy decisions based on what Canadians value, it’s clear the CRTC fumbled this decision.” Bell claims the CRTC was wrong to single out Super Bowl ads for the ban while declaring simultaneous substitution, known as simsub, important to the broadcasting system. A spokeswoman for the regulator said the CRTC would not comment on the appeal because the issue is now before the courts. Simulcasting of Canadian ads over U.S. ones during the Super Bowl has been a pet peeve for many viewers. Many companies spend millions to showcase new ads produced specifically to run during the U.S. broadcast of the Super Bowl to take advantage of the game’s massive audience. “For a number of years, Canadians have complained to the CRTC that they want to see the American ads during the Super Bowl,” the CRTC said when it issued the ban on Jan 29. But the broadcasters have argued they need the revenue generated by the ads to pay for the Canadian rights to air the game. It’s estimated that simsub pumps $250 million annually into Canada’s broadcast system. The CRTC also banned simsub for specialty channels, which affects live
sports programming on other networks, and warned it would impose penalties for mismatched ads that run over top of important points in the broadcasts. The ban will do “real harm” to Canada’s broadcasting sector, the Association of Canadian Advertisers warns in a letter to Heritage Minister Shelly Gover and CRTC chairman Jean-Pierre Blais. “As a result of this decision, Canadians are likely to be inundated with advertising irrelevant to them because the company doesn’t operate in Canada, doesn’t make the advertised products available here, or offers them at a significantly different price,” wrote association president and CEO Ron Lund. But the Super Bowl simsub decision directly affects only Bell in the immediate term because it holds the broadcasting rights to the game when the ban is to take effect in early 2017. “The decision discriminates by singling out this one particular broadcast and, more specifically, one particular licensee, given that the decision takes effect during the term of Bell Media’s current contract for the Super Bowl rights,” said Henderson. Simultaneous substitution allows TV networks to ask cable and satellite TV providers to swap in their own signals over feeds from U.S. broadcasters when the same show airs at the same time. Bell cited a Nanos research survey Monday it commissioned that suggested most viewers would rather support Canadian broadcasters who have paid for the broadcast rights for the Super Bowl over the ability to watch U.S. commercials during the big game. Canadian content producers had originally expressed mixed feelings about the CRTC ruling when it was issued, commending the regulator’s decision at the time to reaffirm the overall importance of simultaneous substitution to the broadcast system, saying it protects the public interest. But the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACRTA), too, is now opposed to the ban, saying the policy should be left untouched.
Competition Bureau OKs Quebecor’s pitch to buy Transcontinental magazines OTTAWA — The Competition Bureau has cleared the way for Quebecor’s TVA Group (TSX:TVA.B) to buy 15 magazines from Transcontinental (TSX:TCL.A) for $55.5 million in cash. The deal, announced last November, includes magazines such as Canadian Living and the Hockey News, and a majority stake in Elle Canada and Elle Quebec.
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Suspect Scorpion faces trial CASE POLICE SAY IS RELATED TO NOTORIOUS GANG WINDING ITS WAY THROUGH COURT BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF A drug bust with connections to a B.C.-based gang that operated in Central Alberta is slowly winding its way through Red Deer court. Of the four people charged, one has already pleaded guilty, one has a warrant out for his arrest, one had his charges withdrawn and the fourth is headed to trial early next year. Nicholas White, 22, of Red Deer will stand trial in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench before a judge alone on March 31 and April 1, 2016. He is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a controlled substance, possession of property obtained by crime, possession of a weapon obtained by the commission of an offence, possession of a prohibited
weapon and careless use of a firearm. He is represented by defence counsel Andrew Phypers. The charges relate to a November 2013 drug bust. Red Deer RCMP executed search warrants on two residences in Red Deer and Innisfail. Charges against Stephen Herman, 33, were stayed on Jan. 27. Kevin Noel, 31, did not attend his Nov. 20, 2014, court appearance and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Corey Lesperance, 30, of Innisfail has alleged ties to the Red Scorpions, a gang based out of the B.C. Lower Mainland. He pleaded guilty to his role in the bust on Feb. 19. He was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in custody. Taking into account pre-trial custody, he had two years and one day left to serve, starting on Feb. 19. Lesperance was released from custody after his arrest during the Novem-
ber 2013 drug bust. However, he was rearrested on July 23, 2014, in a threecity drug raid. White has already pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance and breach of a release condition on Jan. 8. He was sentenced to six months, which was satisfied by his pre-trial custody. Red Deer RCMP said the July 2014 bust was in connection with the Red Scorpions gang. They said the gang had been importing drugs from the Lower Mainland to Alberta. Police allege drugs and weapons were transported from B.C. to Airdrie, where they were stored. Those items were then brought to Red Deer for distribution in Central Alberta. Lesperance, as well as Robin Joseph Stewart, 53, and Amber Theresa Mcleod, 22, both of Red Deer, are headed to a preliminary inquiry starting
Top city employee award to Stevens
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Jim Humphreys pushes his granddaughter Addy, 2, through a snow squall in Red Deer Monday afternoon. The skies opened up for the second time in the day and let loose with a short but intense snow storm after Humphreys dropped his other granddaughter Ryan off at kindergarten at Joseph Welsh Elementary School. High winds and cool temperatures are expected to make conditions feel more like -29C Tuesday morning. Sunny skies are forecast for the remainder of the week, with daytime highs in the single above freezing levels.
City’s Compost at Home program to add another 200 households The city’s Composting at Home program is back for a fourth year. Registration begins on Friday. Once again, 200 households that have never composted before are invited to participate in the program. A free compost bin, aerating tool, kitchen catcher, training and support on how to compost are part of the program. In exchange, participants will commit to attending a workshop and composting in their own yard until June 2016. Lauren Maris, environmental program specialist, said the program
has been very popular because it eliminate any reason for putting off composting – by providing the training and tools. “We also teach participants how to compost the right way, which eliminates any smell or pests, which are common misconceptions,” she said. Residents who want to participate can go to www.reddeer.ca/composting starting on March 6 to register, or sign up earlier to be notified when registration opens. Since the program launched in March 2012, nearly 650 households
Sept. 2 in Red Deer provincial court. Preliminary inquiries are held to test the strength of the Crown’s case before heading to trial. Lesperance was charged with five counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a firearm without a licence, possession of stolen property over $5,000, possession of a prohibited weapon and five counts of breaching an undertaking or recognizance. Stewart was charged with five counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, breach of an undertaking or recognizance, possession of stolen property over $5,000 and possession of a prohibited firearm. McLeod has been charged with three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of stolen property over $5,000. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com
have committed to composting in their backyard. The Composting at Home Pilot report found that at least 72 per cent of participants were still composting after one year. The program is funded to enrol 200 households annually through 2017 as part of the Waste Management Master Plan’s goals to divert more materials from the landfill. For more information on Composting at Home, visit www.reddeer. ca/composting, email environmental.initiatives@reddeer.ca or call Environmental Services at 403-3428750.
A 34-year employee has received the City of Red Deer’s top employee award. Brian Stevens, who started with the city as a labourer and is now wastewater collection operator in the Environmental Services Department, was presented with the Bob Stollings Memorial Award on Friday. The Bob Stollings Memorial Award was created by city council in 1985 to honour Robert E. (Bob) Stollings, a loyal and dedicated employee of the City of Red Deer from 1960 to 1984. It is presented annually to an employee who has displayed outstanding civic performance in alignment with the city’s cornerstone values — respect, integrity, service and excellence. Stevens has also been very active in the Canadian Union of Provincial Employees (CUPE) Local 417 since 1983, and has served as president since 2010. Co-workers of Stevens describe him as fair, respectful, knowledgeable, dedicated and always willing to listen to co-workers concerns and work with them to find a solution. These, along with many other strong qualities, made Brian the perfect candidate for this prestigious award. More than 100 employees were recognized at the 34th annual Employee Recognition Awards Banquet. Employees were also recognized in the categories of long service, safety and special recognition.
Riverbank restoration work begins Restoration work on the riverbank along the Red Deer River that was damaged during the 2013 spring flood will begin this week. A contractor will take close to four weeks to restore and stabilize the riverbank at the River Bend Golf and Recreation Area. The pedestrian bridge, which links River Bend Golf and Recreation Area to Three Mile Bend park, will be closed to the public during this time. Damages include a compromised Red Deer River intake weir structure for the River Bend Golf and Recreation Area and 190 metres of river bank upstream to the River Bend pedestrian bridge. The contractors, Dakota Reclamators Ltd. of Calgary, will be on site this week. Patrons are asked to stay clear of the work site.
Dawe joins race; party uncertain BY MARY-ANN BARR ADVOCATE STAFF A few more people have put their names forward to run in the next provincial election. Michael Dawe confirmed on Monday that he will be running in Red Deer North when the next election is called. Dawe, a well-known local historian, is hoping to get a cross-party endorsement, from the Alberta, Liberal, Green and New Democratic parties. Dawe said that formal party organizations may be unable or unwilling to support this type of candidacy. If that is the case, he said he will
see if support from grassroots and/or individuals can be obtained. Dawe said he is trying to build crossparty co-operation and a more positive approach to politics. Dawe also said that as a commitment to greater accountability, he is willing to bind himself to a recall provision so voters could “un-elect” him if he “breaks true accountability.” He said he would also pay the cost of any municipal byelection if he is elected. He is deputy mayor for the Summer Village of Norglenwold. He lives in Red Deer but his family owns a summer home on Sylvan Lake. Dawe will be taking time off — ei-
RED DEER NORTH ther as vacation or leave of absence — from his job with the City of Red Deer when an election is called. Red Deer North is drawing a lot of interest even though an election has yet to be called by Premier Jim Prentice. The constituency will see a new MLA because Mary Anne Jablonski, who represents the Progressive Conservative party, has decided not to run again. Four people are seeking the PC nomination on March 21 in the constituency: Red Deer city Coun. Buck Bu-
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chanan, restaurant worker Matt Chapin, former Red Deer city councillor Jeffrey Dawson and Red Deer County Coun. Christine Moore. Norm Wiebe is seeking the Wildrose nomination for that constituency. In the Lacombe-Ponoka constituency, the PCs have set March 28 as their nomination date. As well, Doug Hart has announced he will run for the NDP in LacombePonoka. A nurse and educator, he also ran in the 2012 provincial election in the constituency. And in Olds-Didsbury, Glenn Norman, a rancher, will also be running for the NDP. barr@reddeeradvocate.com
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BRIEFS Bitterman resolution hinted at in court Resolution discussions delayed the setting of a trial date for a man accused in the murder of a Potter’s Hands resident. The body of Curtis Leroy Rangen, 43, formerly of Eckville, was found in a freezer in his apartment in the Riverside Meadows complex on May 3, 2013. Mark William Bitterman, 32, has been held in custody since his arrest in June 2013 on second-degree murder charges. Acting as agent for his defence counsel Kim Ross, Lorne Goddard asked Justice John Little on Monday if the matter could go over to the next arraignment date, April 13, in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench. Goddard said Ross was in “active resolution discussions” with Crown prosecutor Ed Ring.
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The history and future development of Sunnybrook Farm Museum will be the topic at a meeting on March 18. Ian Warwick, executive director of Sunnybrook Farm Museum, will be guest speaker at the Central Alberta Historical Society meeting. He speaks at 7 p.m. at the Red Deer and District Museum and Art Gallery. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Leanne at 403-347-1826.
Escort scam woman fails to show in court A warrant has been issued for a woman awaiting sentencing for her involvement in an escort scam that took place in 2013. Justice John Little issued the warrant in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench on Monday for the arrest of Lindsay Rae Mazzei, 32, after she missed her scheduled arraignment date. Mazzei was scheduled for arraignment in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench. The scam sentencing was brought forward to find a new date. She was originally scheduled to be sentenced on March 6 in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench. Mazzei pleaded guilty to one count of robbery in relation to an escort scam on Nov. 26, 2014. Other charges including kidnapping, unlawful confinement, armed robbery, extortion and death threats were withdrawn. She is self-represented and failed to attend court. Previously, she has been represented by defence counsel Patty MacNaughton and Walter Kubanek. She and two men lured other men to a Red Deer hotel under the auspices of an online escort ad. Once the victim was at the hotel, two masked and armed men appeared instead of a woman and robbed the victim. Mark William Bitterman, 32, is awaiting trial on charges relating to this incident, and an unrelated seconddegree murder charge. Florian Poitra, 32, pleaded guilty to his role in the scam on Oct. 13, 2013, and was sentenced to four years in custody.
Dine, donate to disabled, with restaurants’ help Dining out at participating Red Deer restaurants on March 12 will
raise money for a local charity. Twenty-nine local restaurants have agreed to donate 10 per cent of their food bills to the Red Deer Learning Disabilities Association on that day. For a list of participating restaurants, check www.DineOutForLearning.ca. This is the major fundraising event for the year for the association. The Red Deer Learning Disabilities Association is a charitable, not-forprofit society dedicated to advancing the education and the social development of all persons with learning disabilities. For details about the group, go to www.ldreddeer.ca.
Man arrested for ATM theft, stiffing restaurant on bill After apparently stealing an ATM from the Penholder Inn early Saturday morning, a man somehow didn’t have enough money for his bill after eating at the Keg Bar and Grill as he attempted to flee, stiffing the restaurant, police say. The man, who hasn’t been identified by police as charges haven’t been sworn before the courts, was arrested late Sunday evening across the street from the Parkland Mall Keg. Just after 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, two men forced a door open at the Penholder Inn and attached a rope to the business’s ATM. They then removed the ATM from the scene and left in a white vehicle. Innisfail RCMP said the entire incident was caught on video surveillance. The vehicle’s description was sent to neighbouring police detachments. The vehicle was located, heading east on Hwy 590. Police attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver refused and the vehicle fled. Then on Sunday evening at about 9:30 p.m., Red Deer RCMP were called to the Keg on Gaetz Avenue near 67th Street. A customer had left without paying his bill. Witnesses watched the suspect leave the area on foot. Police located him across the street at Village Mall parking lot. He was arrested without incident. It was discovered that he was wanted on two warrants out of Calgary and after further investigation, police linked him to the ATM theft at the Penholder Inn. “In this instance, criminal files in Red Deer, Innisfail and Calgary have been solved thanks to shared intelligence,” said Red Deer RCMP Sgt. Eric McKenzie. The investigation is ongoing as police are trying to locate a second suspect from the ATM robbery.
Trial on vehicle ramming to go ahead next year The trial of a man accused of ramming several vehicles in the Highland Green neighbourhood will go ahead early next year. Daniel Apetrea, 36, will face a Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench judge on charges of assaulting a police officer with a weapon, fleeing police, possession of stolen property, dangerous driving, leaving a collision scene and breaching release conditions charges. Represented by defence counsel Brad Mulder, a trial date of April 5 to 7, 2016, was confirmed on Monday in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench before Justice John Little. Apetrea was arrested on Aug. 18, 2014, with another suspect after Red Deer RCMP received complaints of a suspicious vehicle travelling in the neighbourhood. Jessica Masyk, 25, was arrested with Apetrea that evening. She was scheduled for a provincial court trial on Friday in relation to this incident, but the Crown prosecutor called no evidence and the charges against her were dismissed. Masyk faces a trial in August in connection with the death of a pedestrian near Penhold. Trystan Sorensen was killed by a vehicle while on the side of the road in 2014.
Trial on fatal hit and run to resume on June 5 The trial of a Red Deer man accused in a fatal hit and run in 2012 will resume this summer after he disappeared mid-trial. Brent Robert Cameron, 26, missed the third day of his trial in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench in mid-January. He faced charges of leaving the scene of an accident and public mischief for filing a false report to police. He was re-arrested on Jan. 24 and has been held in custody since. Paul Gabriel Bertin, 18, of Red Deer was killed on Oct. 6, 2012. His body was found on the northbound lanes of the Taylor Drive Bridge. Crown Prosecutor Wayne Silliker had concluded his evidence and the trial was about to enter final arguments before Cameron bolted.
Defence counsel Glenn Allen of Wetaskiwin and Silliker will now make their closing arguments on June 5 in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench.
Ex-Mountie’s sentencing set for May 7 on sex charges Sentencing for an ex-Mountie convicted of sexually assaulting a Rocky Mountain House teenager while he was posted there has been set for May. Ambrose Gregory Wolfe, 60, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a teenage girl on Oct. 6, 2014, in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench. A court-ordered publication ban protects the identity of sexual assault victims. The two knew each other while Wolfe was stationed with the Rocky Mountain House RCMP. Acting as agent for defence counsel Michael Sparks, of Edmonton, Will Willms confirmed a sentencing date of May 7 in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench before Justice Kirk Sisson.
Death and dying discussion at Red Deer College Red Deer College Psychology Society will host a discussion about consciousness and how it relates to death and dying on Thursday, March 12. The first-ever Conversations on Mind: Death and Dying is timely, given the Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark decision striking down the ban on doctor-assisted suicide, psychology society president Daniel Geary said. “We hope to expand the understanding of consciousness, which in turn will initiate an important conversation on death and dying.” Three college instructors — Jamie Prowse Turner, Daniel Haas and Elena Antoniadas — will offer short presentations. The three all hold PhDs in areas related to the discussion. After the instructors’ discussion, the audience will be able to ask questions and be part of the discussion. The event starts at 7 p.m. in the college’s Margaret Parsons Theatre. There is no charge and refreshments will follow in the Forum. The event is sponsored by the Cultural Activities Trust Fund, which helps fund cultural events on campus at RDC.
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A family of four is homeless after a fire in a Riverside Meadows four-plex on Saturday. Red Deer fire prevention officer Tim Kivell said the call came in at 12:19 p.m. for the fire at 5815 57th Ave. The fire began in a storage area under the stairs in one of the suites. It caused about $20,000 in smoke and heat damage. No one was injured. Canadian Red Cross stepped in to help the couple and their two children. Fire investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the blaze.
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Teens can get creative with beads at the Red Deer Public Library on Wednesday afternoon. The library will provide the beads, twine, wire, clasps and hooks during the Garden of Beadin’ event from 4 to 5 p.m. Snacks will also be provided. The NERDcraft 101 project is intended for 12-to-18-year-olds. The event is at the downtown branch of the Red Deer Public Library, which is located at 4818 49th St. For more details about this or other teen programs, call 403-346-4576.
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No more mister nice guy “You’re much too nice,” said his boss. “You let people walk all over you.” “You’re much nicer than I am,” said his friend. “I would have told that SOB off.” “You’re such a nice guy,” said the girl of his d r e a m s . “Someday you’ll find someone.” As these examples s u g g e s t , sometimes, being really nice isn’t the greatest quality one could posses. B e f o r e I began my journey of MURRAY self-esteem FUHRER building, I was a really nice guy. Not to say that I’m no longer courteous or pleasant, but a shift has occurred over the years. You see, I was nice because I wanted everyone to like me. I was a people-pleaser who allowed himself to be stepped on and pushed around by everyone. I had desperately poor selfesteem and an unhealthy need for approval and validation. So, I decided one day that I was no longer going to be nice. No, instead of nice, I would choose a more empowered alternative. I decided to be kind. It’s interesting to note that being
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nice is defined as being pleasant, pleasing or agreeable while being kind is defined as being tolerant, forgiving, empathetic and compassionate. Allow me to clarify. There’s nothing wrong with being nice. It’s actually a noble and virtuous quality. Being really nice is another story. At the root of extreme niceness are often feelings of inadequacy and worthlessness. Lacking a healthy sense of self, really nice people may find themselves in co-dependent relationships. They can become easy prey for users and abusers. Kindness — on the other hand — emerges when people feels confident, empowered and comfortable in their own skin. Truly kind people have no hidden agenda — no underlying need for approval or validation. They are loving and giving out of the goodness of their heart. Since making that decision, I’ve worked hard to make kindness an integral part of my daily routine. I now try to practise kindness in all of my daily encounters with people, whether at work or home, at the grocery store or just passing someone on the sidewalk. I remember someone telling me once that kindness was like a snowball tossed down a hill — rolling, growing and gaining momentum. Each unselfish act or kind word is like another snowflake ultimately creating something much larger than the small initial effort put forth. When you add honesty to kindness, you create a potent combination. Together, they make you feel good about yourself and help to build trust and rapport with others. Both improve our relationships with others and ourselves. And now there’s evidence to suggest that kindness is also good for our health. A study by Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education found that an act of kindness is often followed by a rush of euphoria
Getting to the bottom of a tall tale Have I told you about my two little of flood I must have my wits about parrots? I’m sure I’ve mentioned them me. So I sit. I collect myself within in an article or two — I have come to the frame of a second or two. I cannot quite enjoy their antics, you know. take longer than that because if I do I These two little parrots will have soggy floorboards reside in my home but once to contend with and God upon a time (at different knows what the contents times, of course) they set of the seeping toilet water up residence in my uterus, have in it. My son has manwhich is probably why I can aged to keep such details never manage to get too anbehind his yapping gums. gry when they start in on Husband, with clearly their tricks. a snappier reaction time “Um Mama?” Lars begins than I, grabs an armload of in a tentative, treading-softtowels from the linen closet ly sort of voice. and with words that are ap“Yes Lars,” I reply. propriate for neither a day“So umm,” he pauses to writers description nor the gather his thoughts, “well I ears of a child, stomps his LINDSAY have some bad news.” way to the bathroom. BROWN This is never something I follow close behind you want to hear come out ME PLUS THREE him in case he needs some of your six-year-old’s mouth. assistance — it’s the least “So you know how someI can do. I never said I was times the toilet gets plugged?” good in these situations. “Yes I am aware of that,” I say, des“What can I do? Is it as bad as Lars perately hoping I’m not actually hear- said?” I ask. ing the sound of drip drip dripping “There’s a lot of water — I just don’t water in the background. understand how it could have came “Well,” another long pause, this from the toilet. It is all under the sink time I’m sure because he does not and not even close to the toilet. I don’t know how to move forward in our con- think the floor slants that much.” This versation without getting in trouble. is an inside joke that we often mull “Well, you see I didn’t realize it was over — referring to the shoddiness of plugged and, well, I flushed it.” our home’s structural integrity. “OK,” I say in a long, hopeful and “Lars, are you sure it came from the drawn out sort of way. toilet?” I ask, realizing both of the par“Well the water started going up, rots are right behind me. and then up some more. …” “Well …” and it is not long before His eyes are wide now and I can see I find out the truthful story of how dethe pure pain the ordeal has caused lightfully mesmerizing it was to watch the small human. Sophie fill cups of water from the sink “And Mom, it suddenly just went and dump them upon the floor. flowing over the sides of the toilet! It So you must be wondering where the was like a waterfall Mom and it just parrot part comes in — yes, often I call kept coming and coming!” He is using them parrots because unfortunately grandiose hand gestures now — a tell- they seem to pick up on the less than tale tale sign that one is at the heart of lovely (albeit inspired) words I spit out a great story. I know I need to move. In in times of frustration. truth, I should have been running toHowever, I’ve also coined the phrase wards the main bathroom as soon as he for the two because each day they exbegan telling me his restroom account. hibit another trait that I too can call But it’s not really a restroom at the mo- my own. Some may call it fibbing, but ment now is it? Seemingly, judging by when you do it with the kind of flair my son’s version, I should begin gath- Lars had this evening, I can’t imagine ering coupled flora and fauna, erect- naming it anything other than polished ing a sea vessel and preparing to wait exaggeration — and hell, there are a lot out a lengthy downpour. But perhaps worse things in this world than a good in our specific case: we could call the storyteller. trouble an outpour. Lindsay Brown is a Sylvan Lake mothIf I am about to walk in on that kind er of two and freelance columnist.
and subsequent period of calmness and general well-being. Researchers coined the term “helper’s high” to describe this sensation resulting from the release of endorphins. The bulk of the information derived from the study appears focused on the impact of kindness on the health care system. Medical treatment and consultation can seem cold and dispassionate, but the introduction of kindness into the equation can yield some unusual results. The study found that when health care was delivered with kindness and compassion, patients actually healed faster, experienced reduced pain and enjoyed shorter hospital stays. When doctors and health care providers began to embrace kindness as a core value, the results were even more astounding. Patients were twice as likely to follow the advice of a kind and compassionate physician as one who came across as cold and detached. They were also more willing to divulge pertinent information necessary for an accurate diagnosis. Surgical patients were discharged sooner from the hospital, healed faster and required up to 50 per cent fewer pain narcotics. Patients in emergency rooms were less stressed and more co-operative. When caregivers delivered kind and compassionate care, patients experienced less anxiety and lower diastolic blood pressure during periods of stress. There was even the suggestion that kindness-oriented care could be as effective as daily aspirin for reducing heart attacks. When the climate shifted to one of kindness within health care organizations, workers claimed to feel more appreciated and engaged and less stressed and exhausted. Absenteeism dropped, work engagement increased as did employee well-being and commitment.
At the very least, the study demonstrated that kindness is more than a warm and fuzzy afterthought — an off-shoot of being nice — but an indispensable part of the healing process. I have discovered that kindness is also an indispensable part of self-esteem building. For many people who suffer with low self-esteem, the idea of being kind and compassionate to themselves is a foreign concept. But it is only when we understand and embrace the idea of self-love that we can begin to shift our self-concept. I have discovered the more comfortable and caring I am with myself, the more lovingly I speak to and treat myself, the more tolerance, forgiveness, empathy and compassion I have for others. Really nice? Not so much. Kind? Most assuredly. “If you cannot do a kind deed,” wrote Reverend and author, Lawrence G. Lovasik, “speak a kind word. If you cannot speak a kind word, think a kind thought. Count up, if you can, the treasure of happiness that you would dispense in a week, in a year, in a lifetime!” The really nice person must learn that healthy self-esteem is never acquired by pleasing others. It can only be found in honestly identifying one’s own needs and feelings and then learning to validate and approve of oneself. Kind people understand the concept of self-care. They treat themselves with respect and expect it from others. They’re concerned for the welfare of others, but don’t get caught up in user-pleaser relationships. They set healthy boundaries. Kind people are happy people, and that happiness is enhanced through acts of generosity and selflessness. Murray Fuhrer is a self-esteem expert and facilitator. His recent book is entitled Extreme Esteem: The Four Factors. For more information on self-esteem, check the Extreme Esteem website at www.extremeesteem.ca.
Spring break ideas on a budget Question: Do you have any suggestions for things families can do together while the kids are out of school on spring break? We don’t have a lot of money to spend, but we would like to take advantage of the time off to strengthen our relationships and have some good oldfashioned fun. JIM Any ideas? DALY Jim: “Spring break” doesn’t h a v e t o automatically mean “skiing” or “trip to Florida.” Expensive options like these may not be feasible for struggling families, especially with young children. Fortunately, there are plenty of other things you can do with a week off from school. In my mind, the main purpose of spring break is to provide a needed pause in the schedule for students (and teachers) before things gear up for the hectic last couple months of school. Looking at it that way, it’s a relief to realize that there’s no need to pack the week with too many activities.
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In fact, doing so might be counterproductive. It doesn’t have to be the blowout of a lifetime — just an opportunity to chill out and spend some quality time as a family.
A few ideas: ● Plan a couple of stay-at-home movie nights, or hit an afternoon matinee. (See PluggedIn.com for film reviews.) ● Check out inexpensive attractions like local museums and art galleries. ● Weather permitting, try to get outdoors as much as possible — plan picnics, play Frisbee in the park, take a drive in the mountains, go hiking, etc. ● Take time to laugh, talk and dream together. With family, the best things tend to happen when you aren’t expecting them. So I’d suggest staying loose, staying open and leaving room to just sit and listen to your kids. Let them tell you what they’d like to do and how they want to spend their time away from school. You’ll be glad you did. Jim Daly is a husband and father, an author, and president of Focus on the Family and host of the Focus on the Family radio program. Catch up with him at www.jimdalyblog.com or at www. facebook.com/DalyFocus.
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Leonard Nimoy delivered his greatest performance as his character, Mr. Spock, in 1982’s ‘The Wrath of Khan.’
A lesson in dignity LEONARD NIMOY DID THE RIGHT THING WHEN HIS CHARACTER BECAME A POP-CULT DEITY: HE OWNED IT
Everyone who was in the original Star Trek TV series eventually came to terms with its pop-cult status, starting with the fact that Star Trek is a life sentence. Surrender is the most logical choice. George Takei (Mr. Sulu) has happily reinvented himself as a sort of Oscar Wilde of the fast Facebook post. William Shatner (Captain Kirk) seemed to have exorcised the last of his Star Trek demons long ago in a still famous 1986 sketch on Saturday Night Live in which he played out his exasperation with the obsessed attendees of yet another Star Trek convention at yet another Holiday Inn. Leonard Nimoy, who died Friday morning at 83 from obstructive pulmonary disease, also struggled for a while with the notion that no matter what else he did in his life and career (acting, directing, reciting Desiderata), he would always be Mr. Spock, the logi-
cally driven Vulcan he first played on the original Star Trek TV series nearly 50 years ago. His first memoir was titled I Am Not Spock. Twenty years later (once the Star Trek movie franchise had validated his and his co-stars’ work and legitimized Trekdom for all) he wrote a second memoir, titled I Am Spock. Who could begrudge any of the original crew members of the USS Enterprise a moment (or a decade, or a lifetime) of identity crises? They signed up for Gene Roddenberry’s prime-time science fiction drama in 1966, which did all right, and lasted just long enough (79 episodes over three seasons on NBC) to sell off in syndicated rerun-ville. What Nimoy and the others didn’t know was that they would become the central icons in a new sort of religion, one that stood for science, logic, diversity and universal peace. In this religion, which came with an ever-expanding canon, Nimoy’s Spock served a role that was at once rabbinical and monastic, wise but not preachy, certain but not vain. Rarely has a character in
that much makeup felt so perfectly in sync with the actor picked to play him. It’s hard to remember, but there was a time when Spock was intimidating, especially to young children. Later, a few years after the show was first canceled (and the cartoon version, too), he and the rest of the Enterprise’s crew became dolls. (If you can remove his uniform and find him in flagrante delicto with Barbie and G.I. Joe, then he’s not an action figure; he’s a doll.) You could put him in a transporter and spin it around and send Spock and his friends off to any backyard planet you could imagine. And so Spock gradually lost some of what made him exotic; he became one of the family, a brand, like Superman or Mickey Mouse or the Tin Man of Oz. When Spock died, sacrificing his own life to save everyone else in 1982’s unimpeachably brilliant The Wrath of Khan (“I am, and forever shall be, your friend”), I happened to be in a multiplex with three other 14-year-old boys and we wept for him. We cried more than we’d cried for E.T. that same summer, with a genuine grief. It was hard
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Veronica Roth, author of the book, ‘Divergent,’ poses for a portrait in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Saturday, March 8, 2014.
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NEW YORK — Veronica Roth fans can start the countdown. The Divergent author is set to write a new two-book series, HarperCollins Children’s Books told The Associated Press on Monday. The books currently are untitled, with the first one expected in 2017 and the next in 2018. Roth and her publisher offered few specifics, beyond saying the series is in “the vein of Star Wars” and will tell of a boy’s “unlikely alliance” with an enemy. “Both desperate to escape their oppressive lives, they help each other attain what they most desire: for one, redemption, and the other, revenge,” the publisher announced. In a recent email to the AP, Roth wrote that “The idea started with a character. All the other elements — setting, world, even a substantial portion of the plot — came after.” She added that while she had a “pretty detailed” outline for the new series, she was still in the early stages of writing. “That’s why I’m being so vague,” she explained. Divergent, a Dystopian trilogy Roth completed in 2013, has sold more than 30 million copies and along with Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games and John Green’s books helped perpetuate the strong growth of young adult novels. The first Divergent movie, starring Shailene Woodley as teen heroine Tris Prior, came out a year ago and quickly earned more than $100 million
at the box office. Three more movies are planned, starting with the March 20 release of Insurgent. A Chicago resident, the 26-year-old Roth was still in college when she began Divergent, writing it in her jammies while on winter break from Northwestern University. She is now one of the world’s most popular authors. “I think I’d have to be a robot not to occasionally worry about expectations!” she wrote to the AP . “But mostly I try to trust my instincts. It helps that I’m really in love with this project — that makes it a joy to work on. “I’ve been really taking my time with it,” she said of the new series. “I’ve written huge sections a certain way only to cut them and start again. I’ve stepped away for a while, to work on other things, and then come back when I have better perspective. I’ve been more patient with myself and with the story. I’ve expanded my collection of comfortable pants and snack foods. It’s all working quite well so far.”
to shake off, Spock’s utter selflessness. Later we learned — thanks to the quiet gratitude of people like Leonard Nimoy — that this sort of fame can be a good thing. Nimoy and his co-stars taught us the real meaning, or maybe just the Hollywood meaning, of Spock’s trademark, green-blooded salutation: Live long and prosper. In that phrase fans can hear hopes for good health and success, but all these years later, we can hear something about giving in and being grateful for what you have. That includes prosthetic ears and shaved eyebrows. That includes signing autographs for hours on end in a crowded convention hall. That includes honoring the multi-movie contract deal even after you’ve delivered your character’s greatest performance (in Khan) and now they want you, as a resurrected Spock, to commune with time-traveling whales (in 1986’s cheesy The Voyage Home). It was a marvelous career and, weirdly enough, a life lesson in dignity.
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House of Cards pays off in spades NETFLIX BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN FRANCISCO — Even if it never wins another award, House of Cards already ranks among the most influential series in television history. The political drama launched Netflix’s expansion into original programming two years ago, a risky bet that might have toppled the Internet video service had House of Cards flopped and squandered its estimated $100 million investment. Instead, the show was an immediate hit with viewers and critics, giving Netflix the financial clout and creative firepower to further transform how we watch and define “television.” And it spurred other online services such as Amazon.com Inc. and Google’s YouTube to spend more on their own original content to create shows that rival those produced by broadcast and cable channels. Season three debuted early Friday, giving fans a chance to see Frank and Claire Underwood continue their machinations, now from a hard-won White House perch. The show marks just one of more than 20 original series or movies that Netflix is scheduled to show this year. Producing that much original content would have seemed like a long shot before “House of Cards” first established Netflix as more than a convenient and cheap way to watch recycled TV series and movies previously released on DVD. Launched in February 2013, “House of Cards” was among the first major series to release an entire season at once, a move that fed into viewers’ desire to devour several episodes at a time instead of having to wait a week to see another installment. Many analysts now view House of Cards and Netflix’s other award-winning series released a few months later — Orange is the New Black — as turning points in the company’s evolution, similar to the impact The Sopranos and “Sex and the City” had for HBO. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings now regularly likens the company to the HBO of the Internet. Just how many Netflix subscribers have watched House of Cards remains a mystery because the company has refused to reveal the viewership of any of its series. But this much is clear: House of Cards came along at a pivotal juncture for Netflix.
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In this image released by Netflix, Michael Kelly appears in a scene from House of Cards. The third season of the political drama will be available on Netflix on Friday. The Los Gatos, California, company was still recovering from a subscriber backlash triggered in mid-2011 by a dramatic increase in its prices and a bungled attempt to spin off its DVDby-mail service. Undaunted, Netflix continued to commit billions of dollars to long-term licensing agreements with movie and TV studios while also spending heavily on an international expansion. Some analysts questioned whether the company could survive. Wall Street’s doubts have dissipated, and Netflix’s service has become an entertainment staple around the world. Since House of Cards was released, Netflix’s stock has nearly tri-
pled to about $480 while its Internet video service has grown subscribers by 24 million subscribers to 57 million. Half of those gains have come in the U.S. The momentum emboldened Netflix last year to raise its monthly streaming prices by a $1 to $9. There was little blowback from customers this time. Netflix’s widening appeal may have also contributed to HBO’s decision to begin selling its channel as a separate Internet service later this year. HBO hasn’t yet announced its prices for the HBO Go service. The next challenge for Netflix will be proving that it can consistently deliver series as good as House of Cards,
which has received 22 Emmy nominations and won four awards so far, and Orange Is The New Black, which has collected three Emmy awards among its 12 nominations. While some of Netflix’s other original programs, such as Hemlock Grove and BoJack Horseman, have attracted enthusiastic followings, they haven’t proven to be a subscriber drawing card like House of Cards” said Rosenblatt Securities analyst Martin Pyykkonen. “Netflix needs to get to the point where it’s showing three or four high-quality shows like House of Cards every quarter if it wants to retain subscribers,“ he said.
Bill Cosby wants defamation lawsuit dismissed BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BOSTON — Bill Cosby’s lawyers asked a federal judge on Friday to throw out a defamation lawsuit filed by three women accusing the comedian of decades-old sexual offences. The women, all of whom have stepped forward in recent years, say Cosby’s representatives publicly branded them as liars while trying to defend Cosby’s innocence. But Cosby’s lawyers say the actor was merely acting in self-defence as his character was under attack. “The law does not require that one stand idly by while he is publicly attacked,” the lawyers argue in their 38-page filing. “Instead the law entitles an individual who is accused of serious wrongdoing to rebut the allegations without facing defamation claims.” The lawyers say Cosby denies all of the allegations of sexual misconduct. Cosby, who famously starred as Dr. Cliff Huxtable on the beloved sitcom “The Cosby Show” from 1984 to 1992, hasn’t been charged with any crime. At least 15 women have stepped forward in recent years to level various assault accusations. Tamara Green, a California lawyer,
says Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her in her Los Angeles-area apartment in the early 1970s. Therese Serignese says Cosby drugged and raped her in a dressing room after a show in Las Vegas around 1976. And Linda Traitz alleges he tried to drug her and then groped her on a Southern California beach in about 1970. Cosby’s lawyers say his representatives were responding to the accusations in strongly-worded rebukes. One November 2014 statement references Traitz’s “extensive” criminal record, which includes larceny, fraud and drug possession charges. “As the old saying goes, ’consider the source,”’ wrote Cosby attorney Martin Singer, who also attached copies of Traitz’s Florida criminal and prison records with the statement. Another November 2014 statement cited by Cosby’s accusers offers “general comments” on the allegations and does not specifically name any of the accusers, his lawyers say. “The new, never-before-heard claims from women who have come forward in the past two weeks with unsubstantiated, fantastical stories about things they say occurred 30, 40, or even 50 years ago have escalated far past
the point of absurdity,” Singer wrote at the time. “It is long past time for this media vilification of Mr. Cosby to stop.” The three women seek an unspecified amount of money for compensatory and punitive damages. Many of the accusations against him exceed the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution. But the scandal has taken its toll on the 77-year-old ac-
tor and comedian as he has sought to revive his career with a national standup comedy tour. Cosby has cancelled or postponed more than a dozen performances as more accusers have come forward, and women’s groups have protested or threatened to rally at many of his public appearances. Lawyers for the three accusers did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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HOGAN Michael Kenneth Aug. 15, 1925 - Feb. 25, 2015 Michael Kenneth Hogan, 89, of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at the Rosefield Care Centre in Innisfail, Titchfield,
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Saskatchewan to Patrick and Myrtle Hogan he lived most of his life in the greater Hamilton, Ontario area. Michael was a good hearted, hard-working, and loving family man. He loved to socialize and enjoyed music, dancing and hockey. After serving with the Canadian Armed Forces for two years, he worked as the Owner of Hogan’s Auto Glass in Hamilton. He also volunteered for many years with Dundas Minor hockey/ baseball, sports fundraisers and events, as well as the Greensville Parks Board. In Michael’s spare time he enjoyed building his family home, an in-ground swimming pool and retirement mobile home along with helping his friends and family with numerous projects. Saturday nights were spent attending dances or hosting house parties along with his wife, Kathleen. He thoroughly enjoyed the company of family and friends as well as providing disc jockey services at the Greensville Community Hall, Ontario and wintering in Florida. Michael was extremely devoted to his family and proud of his three sons, Jim Hogan (wife Ilona), of Dunnville, Ontario, Terry Hogan of Red Deer, Alberta and Brad Hogan (wife Lynn), of Niagara Falls, Ontario; and two daughters, Sharon Richards of Red Deer, Alberta and Colleen Herzog (husband Bruce) of Olds, Alberta. He is also survived by his ten grandchildren, Jeff Hogan, Jennifer Martineau, Russell Hogan, Rachel Hogan, Ryan Hogan, Lindsay Richards, Michael Richards, Nicholas Herzog, Lucas Herzog and Andrea Herzog; and by 11 great grandchildren, Liam Hogan, Jessica and Adele Martineau, Reece, Payton and Landon Hogan, Sawyer and Jaxson Hogan-Polyblank, Sean and Alexa Hogan and Leah Herzog; as well as his many loving nieces, nephews and other friends. Michael was predeceased by his wife, Kathleen; his sister, Velma Cook; and brother-in law, Arthur Cook. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150-67 Street, Red Deer, Alberta. Memorial donations may be made in Michael’s name to the Canadian Legion Society, A special thank you to the staff of Aspen Ridge Senior Living in Red Deer, the Rosefield Care Centre in Innisfail and all of the Alberta Health Services Home Care workers for their loving care and support. Also thank you to Red Deer Funeral Home for all of the arrangements. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.reddeerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to RED DEER FUNERAL HOME 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-3319.
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GRAY Gordon Simpson Aug. 10, 1932 - Feb. 27, 2015 Gordon’s life ended in the Red Deer Hospital. He is deeply missed by his wife Patricia; daughter Lindsey, her husband Derek, and their children Finn and Sid; and son Mitchell, his wife Stefanie, and their son Tallin. Gordon founded and ran Waskasoo Credit Company for more than 40 years. He was a past-president of the Red Deer Golf and Country Club and founder of the Wingers Golf Club, which is now in its sixth decade. Gordon served on the Red Deer Hospital Board and was a long-time member of Rotary and the K-40 Club. Gordon was happiest playing golf, making someone laugh (which he did often), and spending time with his family. Gordon was a remarkably kind and gentle man, and his love and pride for his family radiant. We are endlessly grateful to have had him with us and healthy and happy for so long. He is in our thoughts every day, always. Family and friends will gather to celebrate Gordon’s life this summer. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gordon’s memory to the charity of your choice. Messages of condolence can be left for the family through the website www.parklandfuneralhome.com.
CONST. ANTHONY GORDON Oct. 6, 1976 - Mar. 3, 2005 He is gone but not forgotten And, as dawns another year, In our lonely hours of thinking, Thoughts of him are always near, Days of sadness will come o’er us, Many think the wound is healed, But they little know the sorrow That lies in the heart concealed.
STOCK Noel Edward Dec. 25, 1932 - Feb. 26, 2015 On Thursday, February 26, 2015, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away suddenly at the Lacombe Health Centre at the age of 82. Noel will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his wife Jean; children Kelly Stock, Calvin (Barb) Stock, Elana (Kevin) Enns, step-daughter Lisa Mackowetzky; grandchildren Tanner (Kaylee) Stock, Landon Stock, Dylan and Kaylee Mackowetzky; siblings Thelma (Nick) Melnychuk, Audrey Brown, Darlene (Willis) Seargent, Wayne (Drinda) Stock, Sloan (Jeanette) Stock, John (Joan) Stock, and innumerable nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his infant sister Jacquilene, parents John and May Stock, first wife Marjorie, and son Raymond. Noel was born, raised and lived his entire life in Lacombe, Alberta. He worked for over 33 years for North Western Utilities, retiring in 1989, then worked an additional nine years for the Parkland Regional Library. Noel was well known as an active and involved community member, particularly for his 30 plus years as an umpire for baseball in Central Alberta, as well as his many years as a member of the Lacombe Lions Club. He will be remembered for his hearty laugh and enjoyment of a good joke, his ever present sense of humour and quick wit, his impromptu renditions of old Yogi Yorgeson tunes, but most of all for his dedication to and love of family, friends and community. Noel greatly enjoyed an old time waltz and would have dearly loved to have one more with Jean in March to celebrate their 30th anniversary. A Celebration of Life will be held at the L.M.C., 5214-50 Ave., Lacombe on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 2:00 PM. If friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the Lacombe Palliative Care Society, Box 5576, Lacombe, AB. T4L 1X2 or to the Jump Start Program at any Canadian Tire. Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of arrangements. Phone: 403.782.3366 or 403.843.3388 “A Caring Family, Caring for Families”
~Love Always Mom
SIDNEY THOMPSON 1911-1994
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21 years ago today Dad quietly slipped away. His thoughts unknown and farewells left unspoken!
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FULL-TIME in-home caregiver for two children, aged 4 months and 3 years, $10.20/hr., 44 hrs./wk., room and board provided, must have at least one year exp. Duties: bathe, dress, feed, meal prep., and light housekeeping duties. e-mail resume to: xyrilq@yahoo.com LOOKING for live out nanny for Mon, Tues. Fri. days for 4 children. Spruceview area. Transportation required. 403-728-8240 P/T F. caregiver wanted for F. quad. Must be reliable and have own vehicle. 403-505-7846
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FT or PT Registered Level II Dental Assistant is needed for general dentists in Stettler. Experience a asset, new grads welcome. M-F only, no evenings or weekends. SamHuangDentalClinic @gmail.com or Box 640, Stettler AB T0C2L0
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LOCAL SERVICE CO. in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets. Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475
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JOHNSTON MING MANNING LLP has a full time career advancing position available as a
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SERVICE RIG Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking
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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 Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY
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EAST 40TH PUB REQ’S P/Tor F/T COOK Apply in person with resume 3811 40th Ave. 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 POSITION FILLED You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!
The successful JJAM Management (1987) applicant will have Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s completed the Legal Requires to work at these Assistant Program. The Red Deer, AB locations: ideal candidate will have 5111 22 St. prior experience working in 37444 HWY 2 S a law firm as a legal 37543 HWY 2N assistant. This position 700 3020 22 St. requires someone who FOOD ATTENDANT displays a team player Req’d permanent shift outlook, who weekend day and evening demonstrates effective both full and part time. communication skills, who 16 Vacancies, $10.25/hr. + has the ability to multi-task, benefits. Start ASAP. and work in a fast paced Job description environment, and who is www.timhortons.com successful dealing with Education and experience highly confidential material not req’d. in a professional and time Apply in person or fax sensitive manner. We resume to: 403-314-1303 offer benefits, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth. Please respond in confidence with a cover letter and resume to: Human Resources Johnston Ming Manning LLP 3rd Floor, 4943 - 50 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 1Y1 LUCKY’S LOUNGE Fax: (403) 342-9173 located in Jackpot Casino, Email: hr@jmmlawrd.ca requires Waitress’s We thank all applicants for Fri. - Sun. Please apply in their interest, however, person at 4950 47 Ave. only those selected for an No phone calls please interview will be contacted.
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ACCOUNTING POSITION
Red Deer company requires three quarter to full time experienced accounting person that will learn company structure and daily duties including payroll, payables, bank reconciliations, lease managements and be able to complete monthly ¿nancial reporting to owners. Accounting experience required to prepare Year end ¿nancials for accountants.
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HILEMAN It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Muriel Hileman in Innisfail on February 28, 2015 at the age of 87. Muriel Myra was born May 2, 1927 in Innisfail, the oldest child of Charles and Lillian Lalor. She attended school in Aberdeen and Innisfail. Muriel married George Leslie Hileman in 1947. Early years were spent taking children to and participating in sports. Mom and Dad enjoyed ball games, swim meets, track meets and hockey games. Sunday dinners were often spent at Grannie and Grandad Lalor’s. Muriel was widowed at a young age and went on to become very active with the Legion Ladies Auxiliary and also the Innisfail Legion. Mom became involved with the Poppy Fund, enjoyed the work and continued for over 30 years. The Literacy Award Contest was also a favorite of hers. Included in the many awards and achievements that Mom received was Citizen of the Year in 2006. Mom was one of the early AGT telephone operators as well as a Sears Store Manager; cook at construction camps and at the Innisfail Golf Course. Mom was busy and acquired many good friends over the years. In later years Mom would spend enjoyable hours at the curling rink watching her favorite teams and players. Watching curling and golf on TV gave her great please. Muriel’s greatest love was spending time with her family. Muriel was predeceased by her husband George in 1970, daughter Karen Swain in 2007, grandson Colin Swain in 1977, mother Lillian, father Charles, brothers Wayne, George and Allen and sister Frances. She is survived by daughters Myra (Russell) Scarlett, Janice (Stan) Cummins, Leslie (Don) Flessatti and son Richard (Kathy) Hileman, sonin-law Jack Swain and her wee Scottish daughter Linda Hileman-Moody, brother Bud (Shirley) Lalor and sister-inlaw Jean Lalor. Grandchildren Trent (Maggie) Scarlett, Tara Scarlett, Jacqui (Cam) Renwick, Patti (Colin) Smith, Lane (Katharina) Cummins, Kaelee Flessatti, Lauren Flessatti (Craig Johnson and his daughter Tianna), Sara Hileman, Alison Hileman (fiancée Preston Pellegrini) and Alana Hileman. Great grandchildren Presley and Brynn Smith, Hope, Chase and Carrington Cummins, Logan and Liam Scarlett, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to thank the staff at the Country Manor for their care and compassion and to Dr. Maree and staff at the Innisfail Hospital. If friends so desire memorial tributes may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of their choice. A memorial service will be held in Innisfail on Thursday, March 5th, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 104. HEARTLAND FUNERAL SERVICES LTD. Innisfail entrusted with arrangements. Phone: 403-227-0006. www.heartlandfuneralservices.com
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**HARVIE TOEWS RETIREMENT TEA** We welcome anyone and everyone who has been lucky enough to know or have worked with Harvie in the past. Join us March 4, 2015 at The Hub, 4936 Ross Street from 3-5pm for tea, treats and a look back at all his years of service.
Competitive wages and bene¿ts plan. Hours Àexible. Please submit cover letter, resume and references to: Peacock Inn/KFC #1, 4971 Phelan Street Red Deer, AB T4P 3Z4 Email mail@peacockgroup.ca
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THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for • 4 F/T Exp’d LINE COOKS at • all stations. MUST HAVE:
GED Preparation • GED Preparation NEEDS exp’d. full and Women in the Trades • Women in the Trades part-time LINE COOKS to Program Program work in pleasant surroundings with dedicated • 2 yrs. relevant exp., • Math and Science for • Math and Science for workers. Salary is completion of High the Trades Program the Trades Program $14-$18/hr. depending on School, be reliable, experience. Chance for self motivated, work Gov’t of Alberta Funding Gov’t of Alberta Funding advancement. Apply in well under limited may be available. may be available. person or phone supervision in fast 403-346-5448 for paced environment. 403-340-1930 403-340-1930 appointment. at Glenn’s Restaurant Hyw. 2 South www.academicexpress.ca www.academicexpress.ca Salary is $14 $18./hr. 40 Gasoline Alley. email: hr. wk. dependant on exp. ALBERTA YARD CARE glenrest@telus.net Fax: Auto Mechanic Wanted. REQUIRES 403-340-2199 ask for Information at www. 733644 Ab Ltd. SEASONAL WORKERS Glenn or Richard. municipalexcellence.ca/ O/A The Rusty Pelican Apr. - Oct. with opportunity Employment.html reply for F/T employment. with resume to info@ Location of employment: Established company municipalexcellence.ca 4105 2079 - 50 Ave. looking for Red Deer, AB T4R 1Z4 physically fit, responsible, email: energetic person for Truckers/ bennett2014.bkkp@ outdoor work 40 hr./wk, Drivers gmail.com Mon. - Fri. Driver’s license or Call 403-347-1414 needed, clean abstract or Fax to: 403-347-1161 req’d. Interest in Find the right fit. Only candidates selected horticulture an asset. for an interview will be Pay $16 to start. contacted. 403-346-7520 or 358-4631 Daily Start your career! COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE the Advocate See Help Wanted MAINTENANCE COMPANY publishes req’s seasonal outdoor workers. Apr.-Oct. $16-$17 advertisements from per hr. 40-50 hrs. per Trades companies, week, Mon. - Fri. Valid drivers license req’d. Macorporations and CENTRAL AB based STAIR MANUFACTURER ture, self motivated and trucking company requires associations from Req’s F/T workers to build physically fit individuals an CONTRACT stairs in Red Deer shop. across Canada asset. Call 403-302-2542 MUST HAVE basic carDRIVERS seeking personnel for pentry skills. Salary based in AB. Home the odd night. CRYSTAL GLASS needs a GLASS on skill level. Benefits Weekends off. Late model long term placements. INSTALLER. Some exp. avail. Apply in person at tractor pref. 403-586-4558 preferred, but training is 100, 7491 Edgar provided. Benefits and You can sell your guitar Industrial Bend. email: company uniforms after 3 for a song... earl707@telus.net. and/or months. Drop off resume or put it in CLASSIFIEDS fax 403-347-7913 at: 4706-51 Avenue or fax and we’ll sell it for you! CENTRAL ALBERTA’S DAILY NEWSPAPER Classifieds...costs so little 346-5390 or email: Saves you so much! branch208@crystalglass.ca Misc. Something for Everyone Misc. Help Everyday in Classifieds
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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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EG Auctions 9th Annual Speed Show & Collector Car Auction March 13-15, 2015 Westerner Park, Red Deer Special Guests Rick & Kelly Dale: American Restoration Dan & Laura Dotson: Storage Wars Consign Today 1-888-296-0528 Ext 102 consign@egauctions.com EGauctions.com
Electronics
ATARI w/games $150. 403-782-3847 DREAMCAST w/4 games. $120. GAME CUBE w/3 games, $80. 403-782-3847
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TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, office, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.
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Ahlstrom Close, Andrew Close, Arnold Close, Ackerman Cres. Ammeter Close, Addington Drive, Atlee / Ansett Cres. Allsop Ave. / Allsop Cres. Anderson Close, Anquetel Close BOWER AREA Boyce St. / Byer Close INGLEWOOD AREA
NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED For Afternoon Delivery 2 Days/Week (Wed. & Fri.)
Good Cres. & 59 Ave. ALSO Gunn St. & Goodacre Cl. ALSO Gillespie Cres. KENTWOOD Kilburn & Krause Cr. ALSO Kidd & Kirkland Cl ALSO Kidd & Keith Cl. RIVERSIDE MEADOWS 60 & 61 Ave. ALSO 60A & 61 St.
For more information or to apply call Joanne at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4308 ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Friday Forward ONLY 2 DAYS A WEEK in
MORRISROE AREA Metcalf Ave.
EASTVIEW AREA
SUNNYBROOK AREA Sherwood Cres. / Stirling Close Selkirk Blvd. / Sherwood Cres. Savoy Close / Sydney Close
37, 38 & 3900 Block of 45 St. (and 44 St. North side only) $68.48/mo.
LANCASTER AREA Langford Cres. Long Close Lord Close SOUTHBROOK AREA Sorrensen/Sisson Ave. Shaw Close/ Sutherland Close VANIER AREA Vickers Close Victor Close Viscount Drive Vincent Close Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info **********************
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NOW RENTING 1 & 2 BDRM. APT’S. 2936 50th AVE. Red Deer Newer bldg. secure entry w/onsite manager, 5 appls., incl. heat & hot water, washer/dryer hookup, infloor heating, a/c., car plug ins & balconies. Call 403-343-7955
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FOR RENT • 3000-3200 Roommates WANTED • 3250-3390 Wanted
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Houses/ Duplexes
TIMBERSTONE 2 bdrm. apt. to share, WiFi, washer, dryer, util. inc., male shift worker seeking M/F, $600 BENTLEY near new 4 rent, $300 DD, avail. now bdrm. 3 bath 1/2 duplex. 403-348-1809 garage 403-341-9974 FOR LEASE, Executive style 1/2 duplex in Lacombe on large lot. 4 bdrms., 3 bath, dble. garage, no pets, N/S. 403-588-2740
WEST PARK Just completely reno’d. 3 bdrm., 2 bath, 4 appls., large fenced yard, $1400 mo. $1000. d.d. Avail. now or Apr. 1. 403-304-5337
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Rooms For Rent
3 bed/2 bath townhome in Penhold. $1450 + utilities eetaylor@xplornet.com
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2003 DODGE Dakota crew cab. 403-318-3040
Heavy Trucks
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1999 IHS single axle truck, cab & chassis. DT460 engine. Runs great. new hood, scissors hoist, good tires, great for parts. $3000 CLEAN, quiet, responsible, 403-701-2054 voice only. Furn. $575. 403-466-7979 FULLY Furn. BDRM with private washroom. $550 rent/sd. 403-342-4604
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BDRM. for rent in Vanier Woods,. $600 + dd, 403-588-6268 after 6 pm.
bdrm., house WESTPARK upper duplex, NICE great location, 3 bdrm, 1 privileges all incl. + WIFI, bath, newly renovated, 5 parking. $495. 403-302-2024 appl., garage, rent incl. all util. $1550/mo. Avail. imm. Mobile n/s, n/p. 403-343-6769
Condos/ Townhouses
2006 JEEP Liberty 4x4. Awesome for winter & summer. $6000. obo 403-340-8447
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PADS $450/mo. Brand new park in Lacombe. Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., 2 bath. As Low as $75,000. Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820
SEIBEL PROPERTY
Auto Wreckers
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RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal. AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519
Car/Truck Rental
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2012 CRUZ sedan, 4 dr., 1.46 litre turbo charged, 6 spd. trans., standard, 37,000 km, $15,900. 403-845-3299
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Health & Beauty
STAIR Chair, electric Model Bruno Elan 3000, alternate power, 16.2 ft of track, used 15 mos., paid $2800. Asking $1000. Complete. 403-252-2054
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Household Appliances
LG WHITE over the range microwave oven, 1000 watts, Model MV-1510M, exc. cond., $135 SOLD
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Household Furnishings
NIGHT Tables, (2) Oak, 1 drawer & 2 doors with glass top to protect from scratches. $70 ea. SOLD
WANTED Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514
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Misc. for Sale
GRANDVIEW AREA 4400 Blks. of 40A Ave. and 41 Ave. and 1 Blk. each of 46 and 47 Streets area
B & D skill saw $25; black golf travelling bag $45; 403-885-5020
43A Ave. West to 46 Ave. Between 35 & 37 St. $63.00/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. For More Information Call Jamie at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4306
~ Kitson Close ~ Kyte & Kelloway Cres. ~ Holmes St. S.D. $1000 Rent $1245 to $1395 3 bdrm. townhouses, 1.5 bath, 4 & 5 appls., blinds, lrg. balconies, no dogs. N/S, no utils. incl. Avail. immed. & Mar. 1 References required.
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Realtors & Services
SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca
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ORIOLE PARK 3 bdrm., 1-1/2 bath, $1175. rent, s.d. $650, incl water sewer and garbage. Avail. May. 1st. 403-304-5337 WESTPARK 2 bdrm. 4-plex, 4 appls. Rent $975/mo. d.d. $650. Avail. now or Apr. 1st. 403-304-5337
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ADULT 2 BDRM. spacious suites 3 appls., heat/water incld., Oriole Park. Mike 403-350-1620 403-986-6889 GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm. apartments, avail. immed, rent $875 403-596-6000 LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111
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HERE TO HELP & HERE TO SERVE Call GORD ING at RE/MAX real estate central alberta 403-341-9995 gord.ing@remax.net
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MOVE IN TODAY 1550 sq. ft. bi-level w/dbl. att. garage $499,900 403-588-2550
Condos/ Townhouses
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OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN. 1-5 639 OAK ST. Springbrook 403-588-2550
Businesses For Sale
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SKATE BOARD, SNOW board shop, serving Central Alberta for 23 years. 03-347-2522
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INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351
Contractors
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BRIDGER CONST. LTD. We do it all! 403-302-8550
MOUNTVIEW AREA Between 35 St. and 39 St. and 43A Ave. and 41, Ave. area $189.00/mo.
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Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275
DEER PARK AREA Dixon Ave,Close & Dunlop St. ALSO Dumas Cr., Duffy Cl., 1 1/2 Blks. of Dempsey St. and Dolan Cl. $104.mo.
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www.seibelprperty.com Ph: 403-304-7576 or 403-347-7545 6 locations in Red Deer FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, ~ Halman Heights Can deliver ~ Riverfront Estates 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227
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360 XBOX w/10 games, $140. 403-782-3847
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Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
GLENDALE
For VANIER Area with 54 papers, approximately: $283.50/mo.
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Auctions
CENTRAL AB LIFE & LACOMBE EXPRESS
Please call Rick for details 403-314-4303
For INGLEWOOD Area With 69 papers, approximately: $362.25/mo.
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Spruce, Pine, Birch -Split. avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472
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Please call Debbie for details 403-314-4307
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HEADBOARD, for queen bed, 60” wide, $35; 3 Clean wool accent matching 3x5 oval carpets 1 & 2 bdrm. Adult bldg. CLASSIFICATIONS from SEARS, $35 for all 3; only, N/S No pets and David Winter 403-596-2444 5000-5300 Collector’s houses in NEWLY RENOVATED 1 & original boxes, $15/ea. 2 bedroom suites available SOLD in central location. Heat & water included. Cat friend- Cars ly. 86 Bell Street, Red Cats Deer leasing@rentmid- 1999 BUICK Regal, loaded west.com 1(888) 679-8031 154,000 km.403-352-6995 2 BALINESE kittens, $50/ea; also kittens to give away . 403-887-3649
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Homestead Firewood
CARRIERS REQUIRED Government
Sunterra Meats in Trochu, 45 minutes South East of Red Deer is looking for enthusiastic, hard working individuals to join their team at their processing plant. Experience in the meat industry a definite asset. Training provided. Starting wage $14.00 per hour, increases based on skill and experience. Benefit package, travel allowance and a signing bonus. For more information, contact Trish at 403-442-4202 or trish.hyshka@sunterra.ca
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Advocate Opportunities
Red Deer Mini Job Fair Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2015 9:30 a.m. - Noon Alberta Works Centre 2nd Floor, First Red Deer Place 4920 - 51 Street, Red Deer Bring your resumé
RECYCLE SORTERS F/T, required Immed. in Red Deer. Email resume with a min. of 2 references. to: canpak@xplornet.ca
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1. Launch 2. Tim Horton’s 3. Action Group 4. Sears Canada 5. Pacer Corporation 6. JBS Food Canada 7. Greatway Financial 8. World Financial Group 9. Canadian Armed Forces 10. McDonald’s Restaurants 11. Red Deer Catholic SchoolTransportation
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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Restaurant/ Hotel
Accounting
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DOORS, windows, siding, soffit, fascia and custom cladding. Call Dean @ 403-302-9210. DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301
Handyman Services
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ATT’N: Are you looking for help on small jobs around the house or renovate your bathroom, painting or flooring, roof snow removal? Call James 403-341-0617
Massage Therapy
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FANTASY SPA
Elite Retreat, Finest in VIP Treatment. 10 - 2am Private back entry
403-341-4445
Seniors’ Services
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HELPING HANDS Home Supports for Seniors. Cooking, cleaning, companionship. At home or facility. 403-346-7777
Snow Removal
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GARAGE DOOR SERVICE Save 50%. All yard & bobcat services, junk/tree/snow removal. 403-358-1614 SNOW shoveling/dump runs/ odd jobs 403-885-5333
Painters/ Decorators
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5* JUNK REMOVAL Property clean up 340-8666 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!
Painters/ Decorators
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JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. Free Est. 403-872-8888
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MASSAGE ABOVE ALL SHOVELLING AND snow blowing 403-318-7625 WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161
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BRIEF Netanyahu assails Iran deal, touts U.S.-Israel ties WASHINGTON — Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. officials cast their dispute over Iran as a family squabble on Monday, but the Israeli leader still claimed that President Barack Obama did not — and could not — understand his nation’s vital security concerns. “American leaders worry about the security of their country,” Netanyahu said as he opened a controversial trip to Washington. “Israeli leaders worry about the survival of their country.” Netanyahu’s remarks to a friendly crowd at a pro-Israel lobby’s annual conference amounted to a warm-up act for his address to Congress Tuesday, an appearance orchestrated by Obama’s political opponents and aimed squarely at undermining the White House’s high-stakes bid for a nuclear deal with Iran. Netanyahu tried to paper over his personal differences with Obama, insisting he was not in Washing-
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Iraqi Hezbollah fighters carry the coffin of their comrade Ali Mansour, who his family says was killed in Tikrit fighting Islamic militants, during his funeral procession, in the Shiite holy city of Najaf, 160 kilometers south of Baghdad, Iraq, Monday. but was not asked to provide air power. “Right now we are not providing any air power to support the Iraqi operation in the city of Tikrit,” Warren told reporters in Washington. “We did note the Iraqi government’s statements that they are emphasizing minimization of collateral damage, and we are continuing to monitor it.” ton to “disrespect” the president and saying that any reports of the demise of U.S.-Israel ties were “not only premature, they’re just wrong.” Still, Netanyahu made clear that he would not hold back in criticizing the U.S.-led nuclear negotiations with Iran. “I have a moral obligation to speak up in the face of these dangers while there is still time to avert them,” he told the cheering crowd of 16,000 at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference. He said Israel had a unique understanding of the security concerns posed by any Iranian pursuit of a nuclear bomb because of its position in a “dangerous neighbourhood.”
Woman who was with slain Russian opposition leader says she did not see gunman who killed him MOSCOW — The 23-year-old Ukrainian model who was with slain opposition leader Boris Nemtsov tearfully recounted Monday their last dinner in a chic Red Square restaurant and their walk onto a nearby bridge — but said she did not see the gunman who pulled the trigger. The emotional account by Anna Duritskaya came amid a swirl of speculation about who was responsible for the high-profile assassination and what it onstration on a rainy Saturday morning of cooking techniques, with a backdrop of a dozen or so models of pits all wafting tendrils of smoke; not a soul seems to mind the rain. The different grades of meat and how they’re determined. (Did you know there are three grades of “choice”?) The history of brisket. (Fun fact: Brisket wasn’t common, even in Texas, until the 1960s, when beef began being sold to stores by the cut rather than by the side, and when Lyndon B. Johnson’s pitmaster, Walter Jetton, promoted it as a “self-basting cut.”) Whether to wrap in foil or not. (Basically, your choice.) Campers ask, well, you name it. What percentage of moisture should be in the wood? (About 20.) Begin with cold or room-temperature meat? (Debatable, but consensus is cold to get the pink color around the perimeter called a smoke ring.) What is the ideal smokestack? (Long conversation follows about tapered chimneys, round vs. rectangular stacks, a balance of intake and exhaust, the restriction of air flow. “Redneck science,” Franklin calls pit design.) How much smoke should be used? (Depends on how smoky you like your brisket.) Meals are taste tests. At one, campers blind-taste slices of brisket from different aluminum pans and score them as a test of different grades: Select, Certified Angus Beef, Choice, Prime and Wagyu. Not surprisingly, Prime and Wagyu tie for first, while Select places last. But in something of a stunner, the difference is minuscule, only a half-point separating the top score (6) from the bottom (5.5). Barbecue joints in Texas commonly used Select in the past but, due to increased demand for better quality, more often these days use Certified Angus Beef and Choice. A few even use Prime. Another meal compares briskets cooked over dif-
BRISKET: Difference between Are you tired of grades wearing dentures? We have a Åxed minuscule denture solution that A full brisket is the conjoining of two pectoral muscles, Savell explains. The pectoralis profundus, often called the flat, is lean. The pectoralis superficialis, or point, is thicker and fattier. They must be cut at different angles to assure the meat is always being sliced against the grain. “You want it thinner here, about 1/8 inch,” Franklin says, hunched over the flat. “Here,” he says, slicing at a different angle through the point, “you want it a little thicker, about ¼ inch.” And so it goes throughout the two days. Minutiae and detail. How to build a fire. How to keep it steady. The specific flavors of different woods. A dem-
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BAGHDAD — Backed by Iranian-supported Shiite militias, Iraqi forces launched a large-scale offensive Monday to retake Saddam Hussein’s hometown from the Islamic State group, the first in a series of campaigns to try to reclaim large parts of northern Iraq from the Sunni extremists. Previous attempts to capture the symbolic city have failed, and hours into Monday’s operation, the military said it still hadn’t entered Tikrit, indicating a long battle lies ahead. Retaking it will help Iraqi forces secure a major supply link for any future operation to retake Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city which has been under militant rule since June. State-run Al-Iraqiya television said that forces were attacking from different directions, backed by artillery and airstrikes by Iraqi fighter jets. It said the militants were dislodged from some areas outside the city, but several hours into the operation, it gave no additional details. Tikrit, the provincial capital of Salauhddin province, 80 miles (130 kilometres) north of Baghdad, fell to the Islamic State group last summer, along with Mosul and other areas in the country’s Sunni heartland. U.S. military officials have said a co-ordinated military mission to retake Mosul will likely begin in April or May and involve up to 25,000 Iraqi troops. But the Americans have cautioned that if the Iraqis aren’t ready, the offensive could be delayed. The U.S.-led coalition launching airstrikes targeting the Islamic State group was not involved in the Tikrit operation, Iraqi officials said. A Pentagon spokesman, Army Col. Steve Warren, said the U.S. was alerted to the offensive before it started Monday
Iraqi forces apparently have the help of Iranian Gen. Ghasem Soleimani, the commander of the elite Revolutionary Guard’s Quds Force, who arrived two days ago, the Iranian semi-official Fars news agency reported. The powerful general has emerged as the chief tactician in Iraq’s fight against the Sunni militants, working on the front lines alongside dozens of advisers from his country’s Revolutionary Guard to direct Shiite militiamen and government forces in the smallest details of battle. Fars also reported drones were flying over Tikrit, without identifying whether they were Iranian or Iraqi. The military commander of Salahuddin region, Gen. Abdul-Wahab al-Saadi, told state TV fighting was taking place outside Tikrit mainly on its eastern side. “Until this moment we have not entered the city,” al-Saadi said. “God willing, we will enter, but we need some time as planned. ... God willing, victory will be achieved and Salahuddin will be turned into a grave for all terrorist groups.” Tikrit is an important test case for Iraq’s Shiiteled government, which is trying to reassert authority over the divided country. Islamic State fighters have a strong presence in the city and are expected to put up fierce resistance. Past attempts to retake Tikrit have failed, as Iraq struggles with its armed forces, which collapsed in the wake of the Islamic State group’s offensive last summer. The offensive comes as momentum has begun to shift since Iraqi soldiers, backed by air strikes from the U.S.-led coalition, took back the nearby refinery town of Beiji in November. Any operation to take Mosul would require Iraq to seize Tikrit first because of its strategic location for military enforcements.
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CAMP BRISKET AT BARBECUE FANTASY CAMP, THE TEXAS WAY IS PRESENTED TO THOSE WHO WANT TO GET IT RIGHT Photo by ADVOCATE news services
Beef anatomy is the subject at hand during a class at Camp Brisket, held in College Station, Texas. Students from across the United States immersed themselves in the art of the perfect brisket. BY JIM SHAHIN ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES A full room of guys — and just a half-dozen women — sit in a tiered classroom at Texas A&M University in College Station, awaiting the start of the day’s activities. Jeff Savell strolls to the front of the room. “Most of you have mastered pulled pork by now,” says Savell, distinguished professor of animal science at A&M. “Most of you have not mastered brisket. That’s why you’re here.” Indeed, Camp Brisket, an intensive two-day tutorial for barbecue fanatics, is like rock ‘n’ roll fantasy camp — except instead of guitarists and drummers, the instructors are pitmasters and meat scientists. Why devote all this attention to smoked beef brisket? One word: Mystique. Slow smoking breaks down collagen, or connective tissue, transforming the notoriously tough cut into a gelatinous hallelujah of beefy, buttery flavor. The smoke creates a crusty exterior that in barbecue parlance is called bark. And the combination of crunchy surface, soft and juicy interior, and meaty, smoky taste makes for a transcendent eating experience. When it’s done right, that is. The pleasures of beautifully smoked brisket have taken it from a humble Texas-centric pleasure to the marquee meat on menus from New York to Los Angeles. Home cooks have jumped on the bandwagon, too — but they soon realize that the quest for brisket mastery is a deep rabbit hole of questions, folk wisdom and lore. That’s why the third annual Camp Brisket sold out in less than five minutes, attracting lawyers, real estate agents, a guy whose wife gave him the weekend as a wedding gift and a chemist who does “advanced cholesterol training.” (He insists he wasn’t recruiting.) On this weekend in January, 60-some backyard hobbyists, professional competitors and restaurateurs have flocked to this small Texas town from all over the state — and from Ohio, Colorado, California, New York, Montreal, even Kazakhstan. The camp is co-sponsored by Foodways Texas, which is housed at the University of Texas at Austin, and the Meat Science Division of Texas A&M. The conjoining is so unnatural — UT and A&M are fierce rivals — it’s probably against Texas state law. But such is the power of smoked beef brisket. The effects of brisket’s popularity, along with a trimming of herds caused by a Texas drought, has also meant a rapid increase in price. According to the USDA, the wholesale price of 100 pounds of brisket in February was $334, up from $159 five years ago and $232 last year. None of that matters to the brisket cultists gathered in College Station on this particular weekend. They just want to improve their game, to land the white whale that is the perfect brisket. They hope to learn secrets imparted by barbecue’s high priests, such as Robb Walsh, the dean of Texas barbecue writers and author of Legends of Texas Barbecue; Daniel Vaughn, Texas Monthly barbecue editor (yes, there is such a position) and author
of The Prophets of Smoked Meat; meat scientists Savell and colleague Davey Griffin; and celebrated pitmasters, including Wayne Mueller of Louie Mueller Barbecue in Taylor, Tex., winner of the James Beard Foundation’s “American Classics” award; and Bryan Bracewell of Southside Market in Elgin, Tex., which dates to 1882. Oh, and one more, a certain next-generation pitmaster from Austin. “We’re going to randomly pull somebody out of the crowd,” Savell says. “You, sir!” He points to Aaron Franklin. Everybody laughs. “If somebody in here doesn’t know who Aaron Franklin is, you might as well leave,” Savell says. The tiny Franklin Barbecue restaurant regularly attracts two-hour lines of patrons waiting beneath a
wilting Texas sun for a taste of what Bon Appetit called the best barbecue in America. He has a PBS show called BBQ With Franklin and a book scheduled for April release, Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto. Franklin saunters out from the audience to center stage, where, for a previous session on anatomy, sides of beef hang from ceiling rollers like skeletons in a med-school class. He dons a white apron and blue gloves and approaches a table where an untrimmed raw brisket awaits his surgery. A genial guy who chats throughout his demonstration, Franklin slices the stiff fat, called “hard fat,” off the meat, then begins carefully whittling for well over a half-hour until he has trimmed the remaining fat to a roughly 1/8-inch coat that will melt through the meat as it cooks,
tenderizing and flavoring it, and provide a surface for the chemical reaction that creates the bark. “You want to make the brisket aerodynamic,” Franklin says, to optimize both the outside bark and inside tenderness. Two smoked briskets are brought in and laid on a table. Their fragrance fills the room. They were cooked the night before and have been resting for a couple of hours. “Resting a brisket for a long time is really important,” says Franklin, whose briskets at his restaurant stay in a warmer at 140 degrees for two to three hours after coming off the pit. Franklin and Savell each take a brisket and, side by side, demonstrate how to slice them for maximum tenderness.
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Barbecue expert Aaron Franklin demonstrates slicing techniques during Camp Brisket, an intensive two-day course in College Station, Texas, that sold out in less than five minutes.
Texas Smoked Brisket MAKES: 14 to 16 servings PREPARATION: To promote the development of a good crust, or “bark,” trim the fat to 1/8 to 1/4 inch. Whole briskets weigh between 6 and 15 pounds. In a smoker, plan on about 1 hour to 90 minutes per pound. In a grill, plan on 30 to 45 minutes per pound. If you’re using a smoker, you’ll need one chimney-full of charcoal, or about 85 standard-size briquettes. Use oak for its mild flavor and slow burn. It is also fine to use a combination of hardwoods, such as oak, hickory and pecan. The smoked brisket needs to rest for at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours before serving. INGREDIENTS One 8-to-10-pound whole brisket, with fat cap 3 to 5 tablespoons kosher salt 3 to 5 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper STEPS If you’re using a smoker, start a charcoal fire in the firebox.
If you’re using a charcoal grill, prepare the grill for indirect grilling: Light the charcoal in a chimney starter and let the briquettes burn until the flames subside and a light layer of ash covers the briquettes (about 20 to 25 minutes). Dump the lighted coals into 2 mounds (or, preferably, into 2 half-moonshaped briquette baskets) on opposite sides of the grill. Place a drip pan between the piles of coals and fill it a quarter of way with water. Trim the fat on the brisket to between 1/8 and 1/4 inch thick. Season the brisket liberally with salt and pepper (to taste), so the meat is well coated and textured. To cook in the smoker: When the coals turn ashen, open the chimney completely and add 2 split logs or 6 hardwood chunks. Let them burn for about 10 minutes or until they start to flame for a couple of minutes; close the firebox door. When the logs or hardwood chunks start smoldering and smoking, about another 10 minutes or so when the thermometer reads 225 degrees, set the brisket on the grate in the cooking chamber, as far from the fire as possible. Close the chamber door; close the chimney one-half to three-quarters of the way; adjust to maintain the temperature inside the smoker between 225 and 275 degrees. Add two logs or 6 hardwood chunks as needed after about 2 hours. Smoke between 1 hour and
90 minutes per pound (timing may depend on brisket thickness, weather conditions), making sure to keep the fire as steady as possible. If the fire gets too hot (325 degrees or higher), close the chimney completely until the temperature falls to about 250 degrees. If the fire falls below 225 degrees, add another log or two, and make sure it catches fire before you close the firebox. To cook in the grill: When the grill is set up as directed above and the coals are ashen, place 2 or 3 hardwood chunks on the coals, place the grill rack in position and cover the grill. When the hardwood chunks start to smoke, place the brisket on the grill rack above the drip pan. Maintain the temperature inside the grill between 250 and 300 degrees. Cook for 30 to 45 minutes per pound; add charcoal and hardwood chunks as needed. The brisket is done when a meat thermometer registers between 190 and 195 degrees when inserted into the thick end of the meat. Lay a large piece of aluminum foil on a clean work surface. Transfer the brisket to the foil; wrap the meat in the foil. Place the wrapped brisket in a room-temperature cooler; cover with a couple of towels (for insulation). Let it rest for at least 1 hour, and up to 3 hours, before slicing against the grain.
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Divorced man wants better relationship with kids Dear Annie: I am a 51-year-old man and have been unemployed for the past three years. Last year, my wife asked for a divorce. My question is: What can I do to revitalize my relationship with my three teenage children? I have to initiate all phone calls and texts. They nevMITCHELL er ask how I am. & SUGAR The youngest is forthcoming about events in his life, but my daughters require extensive questioning, and all I get are brief answers. I understand that they are angry with me, but I am trying my best to get a new job and move on with my life. Every time I see them, I tell them that I miss them, but only my son says he misses me, too. It is so frustrating that I don’t want
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to do this much longer. I have started applying for jobs out of state so I won’t have to deal with the disappointment. I feel that they are trying to keep me out of their lives. If so, I should just stop trying so hard. I don’t like spending my days thinking about them and feeling hurt. What do you suggest? — Feeling Unloved Dear Unloved: Please do not cut your children out of your life because they are angry and confused and taking it out on you. No matter how upsetting their behaviour, they still need you. They also need to know that you will not give up on them. Talk to your ex-wife. Explain how this hurts the children, and ask for her help in maintaining a better relationship — for their sakes. Your contact at this moment in time will reflect on their feelings for you in the future, when they are more mature and able to gain perspective. We know it’s hard. Please don’t make it permanent. Dear Annie: My sister and her husband have disowned us because we did not go to a memorial service for her husband’s brother, who passed away
after a long battle with cancer. My wife and I saw this brother once every few years at family occasions. We were never at his home. The day of the service, my sister called and asked whether I was coming. I said no, that I had other things going on, and she hung up. We are in our late 60s, and I think it’s a shame for them to end a relationship over this. Were we wrong? —Weighing on My Mind in Pennsylvania Dear Weighing: The point of attending a funeral is to pay respects to the family. Your sister and her husband were “the family.” While you are not obligated to go to the funeral of someone you barely know, it would have been a kindness to go for your sister’s sake, or at least give her the impression that you wanted to be there but had other serious obligations. We do think your sister overreacted in the moment, but we also know you’d like to fix this. So apologize to her. Tell her you are so sorry you didn’t go to the funeral, that you should have been there for her and her husband, and that you deeply regret it and hope she
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