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The stress of not knowing FEW CLUES EXIST IN DISAPPEARANCE OF 68-YEAR-OLD MISSING WOMAN It is most unusual for Roze Burk to go out in the evening on her own. The 68-year-old woman — last seen on Thursday evening at the Deer Park Co-op in Red Deer — is a homebody. She loves her cats and dogs, especially her beloved West Highland terrier named Jewel, given to her by family a few years ago. Roze, who still lives on the family farm about eight km east of Red Deer, is described by daughter-in-law Tamara Burk as “very outgoing” and “chatty.” Tamara said on Tuesday morning that with the help of family, friends and people who don’t even know Ruth, they have been crisscrossing MARY-ANN Central Alberta, visiting comBARR munities like Sylvan Lake, Innisfail, Sundre and Spruce View, putting up posters, looking for Roze’s vehicle. Her bank account hasn’t been used since she went missing. Tamara, married to Roze’s son Wayd, and their infant daughter live in their own home in the same farm yard as Roze. As of Tuesday morning, there have been few clues. At 1 a.m. on Sunday morning, they received a call that Roze might have been seen at a certain street address in Sylvan Lake.

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Family members of missing Red Deer County woman Roze Burk, from the left are, Sheena Burk, Tina Seelen and her daughter Scarlett, Darren Burk, Breanna Burk and Tamara Burk with her daughter Sofie. The family is hoping for the best during the search for Roze Burk who has been missing since Thursday March 12.

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Darcy Ramstead, of Blackfalds, was among 58 lucky hopefuls who tried out for a backup practice goalie stint with the Florida Panthers on Monday. Darcy didn’t make the final cut but got plenty of media attention and travelled the furthest of all of the puck stoppers to get to the competition.

Blackfalds man travels almost 4,700 km for shot at the Goal of a Lifetime BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF A Blackfalds beer league goaltender can cross trying out for an NHL team off his bucket list. Darcy Ramstead was one of 58 netminders to take the Florida Panthers up on their offer to try out for a job as backup practice goaltender as part of the Sun Belt team’s Goal of a Lifetime contest. Ramstead, a 41-year-old Baron Oilfield Supplies salesman, saw it as a “chance of a lifetime.” Just getting his name drawn was a near miracle. About 1,600 puck stoppers put their names in for the contest. Ramstead was only one of five Canadians trying out. Reached on his cellphone as he sat in the stands watching the Montreal Canadiens practice ahead of their Tuesday evening game at the Panthers BB&T Center, Ramstead was still buzzing from the experience a day earlier. “Fast and hard, man” was how he described his baptism of fire through the big league shots from a handful of Panthers regulars and a few alumni. “It’s just quick.” The team’s coaches didn’t spare the newbies. “They pushed you through a drill — a crazy drill. “You get bag-skated for sure,” said Ramstead, who plays for the Baron Knights in the Central Alberta Men’s Hockey League out of Penhold. The competition included two 90-minute sessions, run by Panthers’ goaltending coach Robb Tallas.

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Ramstead took the honour of having travelled the furthest to chase his dream. From Blackfalds to the Florida rink was almost 4,700 km, a feat that got him plenty of media attention in the Sunshine State. Former Florida Panther and Red Deer native Randy Moller introduced him to the media. He got to enjoy some time in the limelight, with interviews with him appearing on the Florida Panthers website (www. panthers.nhl.com) and on Fox Sports (www.foxsports. com). Ramstead said on Tuesday his legs were still aching from the competition. Unfortunately, he didn’t make the final cut. Bill Ruggiero, a former pro/semi-pro goaltender from Melbourne, Fla., and Nashville Tennessee’s Dustin Smith, who has experience as a practice goaltender with the NHL’s Nashville Predators, were to compete for the backup job during an intermission in the game between Florida and Montreal. Ramstead, who lived in Red Deer for many years before moving to Blackfalds last summer, said a couple of friends came with him to Florida to lend support for his quest for NHL glory. His employer was behind him, too. His experience is already making quite the stir in Central Alberta. “This is becoming a big deal back home.” Close to his thoughts is his mother, Irene, who has been battling cancer and is cheering him from afar, as well as his wife Tennille and two-year-old daughter Aliyah. Ramstead plans to return home and to reality on Thursday. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF Drawing on her survival from a Nazi concentration camp, Eva Olsson shared her message of forgiveness and showed the power of hate to hundreds of Notre Dame High School students on Tuesday. Olsson, who now lives in Ontario, was sent to Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1944. The day before she was to receive her tattoo, a group of businessmen took her and other young Jewish girls to work as slave labour. In the 1950s, she emigrated to Canada, but it wasn’t until the 1990s that she started to talk about her experiences. Haunted by nightmares for 50 years of the memory of life in the camps and in Nazi Germany, she decided to carry her message across the country. She uses her experiences to talk about bullying, hate and the importance of not being a bystander to injustice. “Eliminate hate,” said Olsson. “When you eliminate hate, you automatically eliminate bullies because they go hand-in-hand. Most wars are caused by hate.” Born in Hungary in 1924, the now 90-year-old spoke to hundreds of Notre Dame students throughout the day on Tuesday, filling the school’s auditorium and answering all their questions. In 2007, she returned to Auschwitz to film a documentary. It is the only time she has been back to the concentration camp. She also described her meeting with former Hitler Youth members after the war and how she managed to reconcile with one at a Tim Hortons in Ontario. She said she feels sharing her experience with students is important because there aren’t many Holocaust survivors left. “When I was in a prison doing this kind of talk, one of the inmates asked me ‘Who is going to tell us when your generation is gone?’” said Olsson. “It’s important for this generation to hear because they will be the last. Their children will never see or hear a survivor.”

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MISSING: Hunted all over, but nothing “My husband took off out there and met the cops. ... They hunted all over, but nothing. So then we headed back out to Sylvan in the morning (friends, family and neighbours), did Innisfail all the way to Rimbey, Lacombe, Bentley. So it was kind of a scan of everything.” That has been their strongest tip so far. What the family and Blackfalds RCMP knew as of Tuesday is that Roze’s last known location was the Co-op grocery store on Red Deer’s east side. Thursday was a normal afternoon for the Burks, a rural family. Son Wayd farms the homestead and the other son, Darren, lives a bit further east. Roze’s husband, Jim, and the couple’s oldest son, Trevor, passed away, separately, 10 years ago. On Thursday, Darren and his wife were visiting Roze in her home. They left between 6:30 and 7 p.m. At the same time, Tamara’s mother was visiting her daughter and family in their home in the same yard. When she left to go home, also in the early evening, Tamara said her mother noticed Roze’s grey Ford Escape SUV was not in the driveway. When they also didn’t see Roze’s vehicle that evening, “We didn’t really think too much of it. We thought that maybe she was parked in the garage,” said Tamara. “We can look at (Roze’s) house all day from our house.” “We always watch for her little dog to get let outside. ... we didn’t see (Jewel)” on Friday morning. “The outside dogs hadn’t been let go, because they get tied up at night, and then Wayd went over to see if she was OK and she wasn’t home. Her bed was still made and the TV was on.” The couple had to take their infant daughter for a checkup in Red Deer so they left home about 10:15 a.m. on Friday. On their way home, Tamara phoned Roze’s home to see if she had returned. There was no answer. Roze does not have a cellphone. They called Darren (who lives about two km southeast of them) to see if Roze had said anything about going anywhere. She hadn’t, so Wayd and Tamara began to drive to the spots in Red Deer where Roze would generally go, such as her dog groomer, pet stores and then the Deer Park Co-op where Roze does all her shopping for groceries and gas. There was no sign of her. They went straight home and called Blackfalds RCMP, who arrived within a half hour to check out Roze’s home. The couple would learn, through security surveillance and the fact Roze had run into one of Wayd’s friends, that she was last seen at the Co-op between 7:44 p.m. and 7:55 p.m. on Thursday. “All the ladies there know her,” Tamara said. Roze had run into Wayd’s best friend in the Co-op and they visited while she waited for some food she had ordered from the deli. The friend didn’t notice anything unusual but hadn’t seen her in a long time and did mention that she was moving slower. “But she’s got arthritis and that’s nothing strange,” Tamara said. Roze said she was in a hurry to get home because her dog was in her SUV. She takes Jewel everywhere with her. The family does wonder if something might have happened in the parking lot. It is a busy location with constant traffic but no one has reported seeing anything. “She generally doesn’t travel at night,” said Tamara. There have been no other incidents of Roze going

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Holocaust survivor Dr. Eva Olsson hands Jacob Gosse a CD after she addressed the school at Ecole Notre Dame High School in Red Deer on Tuesday. missing or getting lost. “Not like this,” said Tamara. “She had been forgetting when things are scheduled to happen and things that she should know about farming ... things that she’s done for years.” Tamara, who used to work with seniors, said the family had an idea that things were changing for Roze, but her mother-in-law has not been to a doctor for a long time. Roze’s doctor retired and she doesn’t have a family doctor anymore. She cannot walk very far because of the arthritis. Tamara has been trying to find her a new family doctor. “It’s almost impossible in Red Deer,” she said. “She’s very stubborn. We know (her health) is declining.” Roze watches a lot of TV, Tamara said. “She’s a homebody.” She describes Roze as a hard worker. She and her husband Jim used to own companies in Red Deer — construction, excavating, plumbing — and they farmed. If Roze was going anywhere, she would always let someone know, Tamara said. RCMP said on Tuesday that Roze does have family in Manitoba and there is a possibility she may be headed that way. However, there have been no reports of anyone seeing her anywhere since Thursday. On Monday, they dropped posters off at the Deer Park Co-op. Police were given a list of people Roze might visit but she does not travel a lot by herself.

More posters were going to be put up on Tuesday. So far, they’ve been taken to a number of Central Alberta communities such as Innisfail, Sundre, Caroline, Sylvan Lake and Lacombe. “We’re just trying to stay positive, just waiting for someone to call in saying that they’ve seen her vehicle, or anything, at this point,” said Tamara. Her husband is “stressed and I think overwhelmed with everything.” They have been receiving a lot of calls and emails from people asking what they can do. “We’re just asking people to keep your eyes open for her vehicle and licence plate. That’s all we ask.” barr@reddeeradvocate.com

SURVIOR: Forgiveness Bundled with her message of hate and its devastating power is a message of forgiveness. She told students that not all the Germans were Nazis and not all the Nazis were Germans. “If you don’t forgive, you can’t heal,” said Olsson. “For me personally I have forgiven those that harmed me. “Morally and historically, I don’t have the right to forgive what they did to 11 million people, I can’t do that.” mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

Roze Burk Driving: A grey 2008 Ford Escape SUV, licence plate GCA091 (see photo) Wearing: A pink shirt, jeans and longsleeved grey jacket Description: Caucasian, age 68, 1.67 metres (five feet six inches) tall, 54 kg (119 pounds), blue eyes, white hair and glasses; her dog Jewel has white shaggy hair Contact numbers: Blackfalds RCMP 403-8853333, online www.tipsubmit.com or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477

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Devil’s Brigade veteran honoured BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — A former member of an elite Canada-U.S. army unit has been honoured by the city of Edmonton for his service during the Second World War. Maurice White was only 17 and living in a small rural community in northern Alberta when he joined the military in 1941. In December 1943, he fought with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment in the Battle of Ortona — an extremely fierce fight between German paratroops and assaulting Canadian forces and the culmination of combat on the Adriatic front in Italy. He then volunteered for the Devil’s Brigade, special forces troops who went on raids and fought battles in Italy and France. White, who is 90 and has emphysema, sat proudly wearing a navy blue blazer covered with campaign ribbons and military awards as city council officially recognized him for his service. The former lance corporal and his few surviving comrades were awarded a Congressional Gold Medal last month by the U.S. government. For years, White has volunteered his time to talk with students about what he and his comrades experienced during the war. “They have to know the suffering that we went through to make a better life that they can live now,” he said Tuesday. “They have to know what went on. If we don’t talk with the young people, they will never know. It will have no meaning.” White said he makes a point of ensuring that students understand how war affects civilians, including children, as well as soldiers. The men he served with are closer than family to him because of the risks and hardships they endured together, he said. The 1st Special Service Force earned the unofficial name of the “Devil’s Brigade” after some German soldiers started calling its members “black devils” because they often attacked suddenly at night with blackened faces, then quickly disappeared into the darkness. The unit sought volunteers who had been hunters, lumberjacks, forest rangers or who had other outdoor experience.

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Second World War veteran Maurice White waits to speak about being recognized for his efforts in the special force Devil’s Brigade in Edmonton on Tuesday. White is one of about 15 surviving Canadians of the unit. asked Saskiw. “The premier has a full mandate to do as he pleases, yet he’s calling this illegal and unnecessary election.”

Prentice has duty to call in police on nomination bribery allegations: NDP

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EDMONTON — Alberta’s opposition NDP is calling on Premier Jim Prentice to make sure there is no criminal wrongdoing in the case of a caucus member accused of bribery in a heated nomination battle. NDP critic Brian Mason says as the highest public official in Alberta and someone with knowledge of Edmonton member of legislature’s Naresh Bhardwaj’s nomination race, Prentice is obliged to call in police. “The government’s position is basically that if anyone makes a criminal allegation against a member of the government, that it’s the PC party rather than the police and the courts that determine the matter,” Mason told reporters Tuesday. “That’s the most breathtakingly arrogant thing I’ve heard in 25 years in politics.” Bhardwaj is facing accusations in a sworn affidavit that he and another man offered $10,000 to a person in his Edmonton Ellerslie riding to help disqualify a rival for the Progressive Conservative nomination. Bhardwaj has denied the accusations and is now suing his accuser, Balbir Sidhu, for defamation in civil court. He has relinquished his job as associate minister for persons with disabilities until the PC party concludes its investigation. Both Prentice and Bhardwaj, in written statements, have referred to the accusations as poten-

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The ticket to better jobs POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION FROM A CANADIAN OR U.S. INSTITUTION WILL OPEN DOORS BY JOCK FINLAYSON SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE It is almost one year since the B.C. government unveiled details of its plan to re-engineer the post-secondary education and training system. The Liberal government’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint will see additional funding directed to expand capacity to educate/train people in high-demand occupations — and fewer dollars available for programs in other parts of the system. An important factor behind the revamp is a belief among policymakers that the supply of and demand for skills are out of alignment in the contemporary labour market. While there are differing views on the B.C. government’s blueprint, the worry over skills mismatches is legitimate. One sign of this is a pattern of over-qualification among post-secondary graduates, including those with university degrees. A 2014 Statistics Canada study shines a light on the issue. Based on an examination of the 2011 National Household Survey, supplemented with data drawn from the 1991 and 2006 censuses, the study reports the following results: Among university graduates aged

25 to 34 in 2011, 18 per cent toiled in jobs requiring a high school education or less, and approximately 40 per cent were employed in occupations that demand a college-credential or less. These proportions are little changed from the early 1990s, which suggests the incidence of over-qualification among university graduates has not increased — notwithstanding a common perception to the contrary. However, there are far more university graduates in Canada today, in absolute numbers and also as a share of the 25 to 34 age cohort, so a similar incidence of over-qualification translates into a growing pool of workers whose education levels don’t accord well with their current employment. In 2011, immigrants aged 25 to 34 with university degrees earned outside of Canada or the United States were far more likely to be over-qualified in their jobs than either Canadian-born individuals possessing degrees or immigrants with Canadian/U.S. university credentials. Over-qualification is noticeably less common among the Canadian-born. It turns out that immigration is a big part of the broader story of over-qualified workers. For university graduates aged 25 to 34, there are marked differences in over-qualification by field of study.

Those with degrees in the humanities and arts fare worst, while graduates who studied engineering, education, architecture, business, and health-related fields are less likely to be classified as over-qualified. In the case of mathematics, computer and information sciences programs, over-qualification among graduates is low among men but somewhat higher in the case of women. Importantly, among all university graduates over-qualification decreases with age. This reflects the fact that after completing university, it often takes a few years for young adults to find employment that is related to their skills and field of study. People holding masters and doctoral degrees were less likely to be overqualified in their jobs than those who did not proceed beyond the bachelor’s degree level. A few key messages emerge from the Statistics Canada study. First, over-qualification among young adults with university degrees is quite common. As of 2011, close to onefifth of all university graduates in Canada aged 25 to 34 were working in jobs requiring only a high school diploma, according to Statistics Canada’s system for grouping occupations by skill levels and educational attainment.

Second, immigrants are especially at risk of finding themselves overqualified. In 2011, more than one-third of immigrant men under age 35 with non-North American university degrees, and 43 per cent of women, were working in jobs demanding only a high school diploma, compared to 15 per cent for Canadian-born men and women in the same age cohort who had also completed degrees. Third, Canada’s labour market is dynamic. Regardless of where they start in the job market, many university graduates eventually migrate to positions and types of work that are more closely linked to their post-secondary education. And most people with masters, doctoral and professional degrees are employed in occupations that seem to match their areas of study. Finally, taking a longer-term perspective, there is strong evidence that a post-secondary credential, particularly from a Canadian or U.S. institution, remains a good investment. For most young adults, completing a postsecondary program is still the ticket to better jobs and higher incomes over the course of a working career. Jock Finlayson is executive vice-president of the Business Council of British Columbia. This column was supplied by Troy Media (www.troymedia.com).

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Compassionate, professional care in time of great loss Every day, we hear all the bad that is going on but for some reason people don’t take the time to give the kudos to the people who have given us a positive experience in the most extreme situations. In the early hours of Sept. 18, my wife suffered a massive heart attack. From the 911 operator who was calm, supportive and informative in instructing myself on doing CPR to the first responders from Platoon C of the 67th Street fire hall, who arrived within four minutes, they were exceptional, kind and professional. Capt. Allen and his crew came into my home, took over the care of my wife and explained everything they were doing. They kept me calm until my daughter arrived and made sure I was had a safe way to get to the hospital. Once we arrived at the hospital, Capt. Allen directed us to a family room and explained that once my wife was stable, the doctor would be out to see us. The ER doctor and nurses were compassionate; they explained everything to us and no questions went unanswered. They never made us feel like we were in their way. My wife was taken to the ICU within two hours, where we again encountered amazing staff, like nurse Kelly, who stayed over her shift by two hours to make sure my wife was settled. In the 40 hours my wife was in the ICU, nurses Caroline, Shelley and Beth allowed us to come and go. We where able to have as many people talking and holding my wife’s hand as we wanted. They showed respect in the care, and even though my wife was in a coma they talked to her and explained what they were doing. I don’t think I can find the words to explain the care they showed to our family. Dr. Jessen was a straight shooter and gave us the information we needed to make the decisions for my wife’s care. She showed compassion, kindness and knowledge of the situation we were in. When we knew the situation was not good, there was at least eight professionals surrounding my wife’s bed, but the minute we arrived code nurse Lyndsey came out and explained the situation and they allowed us in and continued to work around us. They made sure we were all comfortable and did not intrude, and they tried to make sure that we had everything we needed. We were allowed to play my wife’s favourite music, as her time to leave was upon us. She was allowed to pass away with dignity and with love surrounding her. The positive experience we encountered made the loss of our wife/mom a little easier. Thank you, Art Nichols Christine Dwyer and family Shelley Berrigan and family Red Deer

Judicial activism takes us from the pillars of morality Something is wrong with the Supreme Court of Canada. I wish I could say that we can trust them, but they have flagrantly betrayed our trust. They have become guilty of judicial activism. Remember, these justices are appointed, not elected by the citizens of Canada. Even they would acknowledge, if they were honest, that their mandate

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and expertise is in the field of law, not in the field of morality and public conscience. Yet the Supreme Court of Canada, following the lead of other misguided supreme courts, insist on desecrating moral standards that have been in place for centuries! This is judicial activism! It does not deserve respect, nor does it deserve our compliance. What it does deserve is the disapproval of our citizenry, loud and clear. The moral people of our country, the people of conscience, believe that: life is sacred, marriage is sacred, gender is sacred. All were instituted by God as revealed in Holy Scripture. These institutions are the foundation of our western society and are necessary for our survival. History has proven them over and over. What could the Supreme Court be thinking? How is it that they feel they have some sort of obligation to overrule the God of Creation? In their distorted arrogance, they are not serving Canadians, they are only serving themselves. They seem to want to believe that none of the above institutions are sacred, in fact, are trivial and irrelevant. Do they hate our present society so much that they would attempt to remove its pillars, causing our eventual collapse? Do they hate God so much that, not being able to attack God directly, they resort to attacking His biblical standards given to us for our own good centuries ago? Do they lack common sense? Certainly they lack wisdom, for the God of creation through His Son, Jesus of Nazareth, is wisdom’s only source. Perhaps the Supreme Court wishes to become an oligarchy. Are we as citizens freely giving them this power? I hope not! What has been the cost with some recent rulings? Millions of unborn children in North America have been legally killed by abortion doctors with lethal weapons in their hands.

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Traditional marriage is defamed and diminished, with Hollywood crassness steadily gaining in popularity. And now euthanasia, which is a Greek word for “easy death.” This legalized murder is about to be given a happy-face by Western media and liberal politicians. We seem to be moving into a culture of death and self-destruction, and can’t seem to help ourselves. What is pushing us to act like lemmings, rushing over a cliff? As thoughtful citizens, we watch, listen, and ponder the messages coming from old and new sources. The newer ones are liberal media, Hollywood, liberal/socialist politicians, liberal legal minds, deviant marriage specialists, and liberal churches. So, what is the essence of their messages? Just this: “that we need to cast off traditional morals for a new vision of freedom, love, and enlightenment.” In other words, accept a “Woodstock” mentality. It sounds wonderful but is really are turning to the dark ages, easy death and moral chaos. Wait a minute! Who is really leading this parade of hopelessness and foolishness? Personally, I can think of only one power, one force, in all the universe that would desire such chaos. According to Holy Scripture, because of man’s sin, God conferred onto a demonic angel the power of death. This angel became the “Prince” of the earth and the “master of deceit.” Could this angel of supernatural power actually deceive millions, even billions, of earthlings including the Western world’s supreme courts? Absolutely! As I ponder the experience of the old Roman Empire, I wonder if we have already gone too far to avoid a similar collapse from within? Jim Swan Red Deer

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Critics wonder how ISIL will be defeated BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — A decision by the federal cabinet on renewing Canada’s combat mission against the Islamic State is expected soon, but calls are getting louder for the Harper government to present a comprehensive war strategy beyond the military campaign. It’s widely expected that the federal government will deliver a motion to the House of Commons within the next couple of weeks, to renew and possibly reshape the commitment of warplanes and special forces against extremists in northern Iraq. Prime Minister Stephen Harper has recently cast the conflict in wider terms, saying the terrorist organization and its affiliated jihadists have “declared war on Canada specifically.” But analysts and opposition critics say he and his ministers rarely discuss what diplomatic, development and humanitarian measures are needed to tackle the instability and sectarian divisions that feed the conflict. Harper is not alone in facing that criticism. In the U.S., Barack Obama receives the same strident calls for clarity as his war resolution grinds its way through Congress. “Warfighting is necessary, but it is only a means to an end and can only provide marginal benefits unless there is some meaningful strategy to bring broader stability in politics, governance, and development,” said Anthony Cordesman, of the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington. In Iraq, he says that “any meaningful and lasting form of victory means that it must emerge from the current conflict with some solution to the deep

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An Iraqi soldier holds his weapon at an overwatch position as the sun sets after clashes at the front line with Islamic State group extremists in Tikrit, 130 kilometers north of Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, divisions between Arab and Kurd, and Sunni and Shiite.” The marginalization of the Sunni in the post-Saddam Hussein Iraq is one of the factors that contributed to the rise of the Islamic State. Dave Perry, a senior analyst at the Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute, said the extremist organization is not gobbling up more territory, has been turned back in some places and political pressure needs to be applied to the root cause of the conflict. “So, this is the point at which there is the need to have a coherent thought about how you actually do that,” he

said. “Trying to bridge the sectarian issue needs to be part of that. Seriously increasing the capacity of local security forces needs to be part of that too.” Across the border, it’s a different story. “Syria is far worse and presents the additional problem as to whether Iraq can ever be secured if Syria remains caught up in one of the modern world’s civil wars,” Cordesman wrote in a recent paper. “Unlike Iraq, however, Syria shows no signs of moving toward any military progress or solution.”

There is rising concern in Washington, the Gulf States, and even in Canada, to the increasing role Iranianbacked militia are playing in pushing back the extremists in Iraq. Cordesman warns there must be a functioning government in Baghdad that provides security and the ability to move toward some workable path of development. “A Shiite-led occupation of Sunni areas may be better than an Islamic State occupation, but it will not solve Iraq’s political, governance, security, and stability problems,” he said. Nipa Banerjee, who ran Canada’s aid program in Afghanistan, says postwar planning needs to be done now and not — as in both Iraq in 2003 and Afghanistan — after the fighting ends. “There has to be a very, very intensive analysis of the situation before you get involved, and that was not done (in Afghanistan),” said Banerjee who now teaches at the University of Ottawa. Canada’s involvement in the Afghan war was dominated by the military mission until a blue ribbon panel, led by former deputy prime minister John Manley, set some clear goals and expectations. While the Harper government may not be able to drive coalition strategy against the Islamic State, analysts say it can diplomatically set the tone and encourage thinking and debate. Banerjee said it’s important that Canada set itself apart from the U.S.led coalition in the eventual postwar Iraq because American credibility is still deeply undermined by the 2003 war and occupation. “What the U.S. had done in Iraq, that is not forgotten by the people and they don’t distinguish between U.S. and Canada that much,” she said.

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long-held views.” Miller was commenting on the Federal Court decision overturning a ban on wearing a niqab during citizenship ceremonies. “If you’re not willing to show your face in the ceremony that you’re joining the best country in the world then frankly if you don’t like that or don’t want to do that, stay the hell where you came from,” he said on CFOS radio. In his statement, he said his comments were inappropriate. “I stand by my view that anyone being sworn in as a new citizen of our country must uncover their face,” he said. “However, I apologize for and retract my comments that went beyond this.” Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau said the apology rings hollow and proves his point that Harper is stoking fear and prejudice against Muslims. “This is a prime minister who encourages and condones the politics of division and fear and that is very dangerous in Canada, in a pluralistic, strong, free society like ours,” Trudeau said in a telephone interview. A Forum Research poll, published by the Toronto Star on Tuesday, suggests almost two-thirds of Canadians agree with Harper that people should not be allowed to cover their faces while taking the oath of citizenship.

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. David Johnston’s term of office has been extended to September 2017, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Tuesday. Johnston was appointed to the viceregal post in 2010 and the term is usually five years, although extensions aren’t unusual. Harper says the extension will allow Johnston to take part in many of the events marking the country’s 150th birthday in 2017. “He has made remarkable contributions to Canada in his role as the Queen’s representative in Canada, performing his duties with dignity, wisdom and aplomb,” Harper said in announcing the extension. “I look forward to him continuing his fine work in this critical role.” Before his appointment as the country’s 28th Governor General, Johnston was a lawyer, academic, and university administrator. He was a professor who became dean of the faculty of law at the University of Western Ontario in 1974. In 1979, he was named principal of McGill University and in June 1999, he became president of the University of Waterloo. He is a former president of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada and of the Conference des recteurs et des principaux des universites du Quebec.

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s refusal to speak out against recent racially related comments by members of his own caucus opens a dangerous door, opposition MPs said Tuesday. Ontario Conservative Larry Miller was the latest MP forced to apologize after suggesting those who wish to wear a niqab while swearing the oath of citizenship ought to “stay the hell where you came from.” His apology Tuesday came after that of New Brunswick MP John Williamson, who last week had to apologize for saying “brown people” were taking jobs from “whiteys.” Harper’s office was silent on the substance of Williamson’s remarks and on Miller said only that he’d strayed beyond their “clear” position that during a citizenship ceremony, a person’s face must be shown. But the issue is becoming much larger than the niqab, said the NDP’s Jinny Sims. “It’s a trickle down of politics of racism and divisiveness,” she said. “A culture is being created by the prime minister and with some of the comments he’s making and the kind of issues we’re debating and at the same time it now creates that feeling of comfort for MPs to start expressing probably their

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VANCOUVER — Canada’s Veterans Affairs Minister says his government is filling in the gaps by promising additional support to seriously wounded former soldiers and to the people who care for them. Speaking in Vancouver on Tuesday, Minister Erin O’Toole announced a new Family Caregiver Relief Benefit as well as expanded eligibility for the Permanent Impairment Allowance — life-long monthly financial support for badly injured soldiers with limited career and earning prospects. “This constitutes an acknowledgment that the needs of veterans and their families are not frozen in time,” said O’Toole, after denying that his government’s recent initiatives and announcements amounted to an admission of having mistreated veterans. “I think we’re trying to get the balance right and this is about getting it right.” Veterans ombudsman Guy Parent found in a report last August that overly strict eligibility criteria meant nearly half of the country’s severely disabled troops were not receiving permanent impairment funding. “The proposed changes we are announcing today would expand the eligibility so the criteria are less rigid and more veterans with serious impairments would qualify for this allowance,” O’Toole told a crowd of media and soldiers. The new Family Caregiver Relief Benefit will provide an annual tax-free grant of $7,238 in recognition of what O’Toole described as caregiver fatigue, allowing family members to take “a well-deserved break.” The plight of families caring for wounded veterans came into sharp focus last spring during a nasty confrontation caught on TV cameras that showed then-veterans affairs minister Julian Fantino ignore

Another storm hits Atlantic Canada BY THE CANADIAN PRESS HALIFAX — A storm system was predicted to descend over Atlantic Canada on Tuesday night creating whiteouts and yet more snow in a region still digging out from the last blizzard. Forecasts were for between 10 to 15 centimetre in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, while up to 30 centimetres was expected in parts of Nova Scotia. Environment Canada was reporting gusts of up to 70 kilometres per hour are expected in the morning in much of the Maritimes, with stronger winds in Newfoundland and Labrador. The agency issued a winter storm advisory urging people to stay off the roads and expect rapidly changing and deteriorating travel conditions in most parts of Nova Scotia. It’s the third storm in two weeks in the region, where many residents are growing weary of constant

shovelling. Still, one city councillor in Halifax issued a call on his website for citizens of the city to pick up shovels, start up snowblowers and clear sidewalks near their homes. Coun. Waye Mason, who represents a downtown area, said it’s clear the municipality simply can’t keep up with the amount of snow that has clogged pedestrian areas. “The arse is out of her,” he wrote on his website, using a popular expression for when things aren’t working well. “Let’s help our neighbour and ourselves.” The city issued a news release that acknowledged the latest storm will cause the city’s traffic to slow to a crawl once again. “The next 36 to 48 hours are going to pose serious challenges for crews clearing the streets and sidewalks,” says the storm advisory.

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VANCOUVER — Accused terrorist John Nuttall repeatedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” after allegedly planting homemade pressure-cooker bombs on the lawn of the British Columbia legislature on Canada Day, his trial has heard. Nuttall and his wife Amanda Korody were captured by hidden cameras carrying bags filled with pressure cookers out of an undercover RCMP van early on the morning of July 1, 2013. As the van, driven by an undercover officer, pulls up to the legislature in Victoria, Nuttall points out his target. “There it is, brother,” Nuttall says. “How much is going to be left of it?” asks the officer, who can’t be identified. “Hopefully none,” replies Nuttall. Nuttall and Korody have been preparing for this moment for months, talking through their plan with the undercover officer and building pressure-cooker bombs using instructions they found on the Internet. In the back of the van were three pressure cookers that Nuttall and Korody believed contained C-4 plastic explosives. The RCMP ensured the bombs were inert, the Crown has said. A day earlier, they had identified two bushes where they planned to drop the bombs with timers set to detonate between 9 and 10 a.m. In the video, Nuttall says an Arabic phrase that translates to “in the name of Allah” as he picks up a bag stuffed with two of the pressure cookers. Shortly after, Korody steps out of the van with her pressure cooker, as well. Nuttall returns several minutes later. He appears full of energy, speaking quickly in a loud voice. “Allahu Akbar,” he says repeatedly, using an Arabic phrase that means “Allah is the greatest.” Nuttall and Korody were recent converts to Islam who previously told the officer they were inspired by al-Qaida propaganda and wanted to avenge the mistreatment of Muslims overseas. Nuttall tells the officer he encountered a homeless man as he dropped off his bombs and that he almost used a knife he had to kill the man. “I was going to kill him,” says Nuttall. “We’re not playing games. ... Stick it right in, I’d sever the artery. He’s dead.” The undercover Mountie, who has been in the witness box as most of the videos have played, acknowledged police did not anticipate the man in the bushes. He said it was not a pleasant surprise. Korody said she placed her bomb in a hole and covered it with branches. She said it was well hidden and she was sure no one would find it. The video ends as Nuttall, Korody and the undercover officer abandon the van and switch to a getaway car, after which their conversations are captured by a hidden microphone. Nuttall declares the mission a success. “We got away with it,” he says. “It’s just a matter of time.” He tells the officer he doesn’t feel good about the prospect of killing people, but he calls it “moral jihad.”

Jenny Migneault, the wife of a soldier with post-traumatic stress disorder. Migneault said on Tuesday she was pleased with the government announcement but was disappointed the initiatives did not go far enough. “I’m happy because it’s a recognition that I exist,” she said. “It’s a good start but more needs to be done and more needs to be discussed.” Migneault also said she was concerned that the stipend still fails to recognize the value of support work by family members, who are still excluded from compensation through some veterans support programs. “Right now (my husband) can pay the neighbour to accompany him but me, I cannot receive that money because I’m his wife,” said Migneault. “There’s a question of dignity.” Migneault had asked that spouses be given counselling and training on how to cope with loved ones suffering from combat-related mental health issues, as well as better access to retraining opportunities. Ottawa-based veterans advocate Sean Bruyea said the government’s two recent announcements leave far more questions than answers. Bruyea said the annual $7,000 caregiver stipend from Veterans Affairs amounts to “a cruel joke,” pointing out that National Defence has a similar attendant care benefit for families of wounded troops that pays up to $36,500 per year. O’Toole has laid out a series of initiatives ahead of the federal budget and next fall’s election, which include a proposed new retirement benefit for wounded soldiers who don’t have pension and equal access for injured reservists to an earnings loss benefit program. Each of the initiatives addresses long-standing complaints, particularly in the case of reserve, or part-time soldiers, whose plight has been highlighted repeatedly by not only the ombudsman but successive parliamentary committees.

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$1.3M pledged for hydrology model BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR

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The federal government has pledged $1.3 million toward the development of a hydrology model that could help predict the frequency and severity of future flood and drought events in Alberta. Wetaskiwin MP Blaine Calkins announced the funding on Tuesday at the Lacombe Research Centre. The money will be provided under the federalprovincial Growing Forward 2 program, with the Lacombe-based Alberta Federation of Agriculture overseeing the project. “The funding being provided to AFA will allow us to immediately begin working with private consultants in agricultural risk and also with a team

of world-renowned hydrological and climate change scientists based out of Waterloo, Ontario, to generate a computer simulation model that can track all aspects of the hydrological system,” said Lynn Jacobson, president of the federation. “We think that once this model is developed it can be used to quantify the frequency, geographical extent and severity of water-related events that have happened in the past. This information can then be used to build insurance products and/or assess risk mitigation strategies.” For instance, the feasibility of constructing a dam or flood diversion system might be assessed by comparing the cost of that work to the anticipated

losses it should prevent. Heading the project is Rick McConnell of consulting firm Dymac Risk Management Solutions Ltd. of Lacombe. He’ll be working with Waterloo’s Aquanty Hydrosphere Analytics, which has created an advanced hydrology model that would be customized and applied to the South Saskatchewan River basin. The model will be “calibrated” with detailed historical information about flood and drought events in the area, said McConnell. “Once you’ve got the model built using the platform, then you can ask the model any questions you wish — as long as it has something to do with water.” That model should provide the insurance industry with reliable infor-

mation it can use to develop policies related to agricultural losses due to flooding, excess moisture and drought. “Who we’re actually looking at showcasing it to are insurance companies and even, more importantly, re-insurance companies, said McConnell.” Calkins said the model could ultimately be applied to other regions of the country — both urban and rural. Information provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada said the federal and provincial governments have responded to water-related disasters on the Prairies through the AgriRecovery program on 16 occasions. Due to the current lack of risk exposure data and mapping information, the insurance industry has been reluctant to respond with flood insurance.

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Commercial and office vacancy stable BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR If Red Deer’s economy is being hurt by low energy prices, the pain hasn’t yet radiated to the rental markets for commercial and office space. The 2015 edition of Soderquist Appraisals Ltd.’s commercial and office vacancy rate study has concluded that the current numbers are slightly below the averages for the past several years. In the case of commercial property, the 2015 vacancy rate was 4.26 per cent. That’s down from 5.06 per cent in 2014 and the 4.52 per cent average over the past four years. For office space, this year’s vacancy rate was calculated at 10.31 per cent, which compares with the 2014 figure of 10.22 per cent and a three-year average of 10.86 per cent. “This data indicates that Red Deer’s office and commercial markets have both been very stable in recent years,” said Mike Garcelon, senior appraiser at Soderquist. He added that no major change in the rate for either market is anticipated in the short term, although the pending departure of Target from Bower Place mall and the December closure of Safeway in Parkland Mall could boost Red Deer’s commercial vacancy rate in the future. Garcelon pointed out that Safeway’s space in Parkland Mall was still classified as

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The pending closure of Target in the Bower Place shopping centre is expected to boost Red Deer’s commercial vacancy rate. occupied in the Soderquist survey. “Even though they’re not open for business they’re still using it,” he explained. Garcelon said Red Deer’s commercial and office vacancy rates are

comparable to those in other Alberta cities. He pointed out, however, that because the local survey is conducted only once a year it wouldn’t show a recent upward trend in rates. “If we were going month to month,

Innovation the key in the world of greenhouses With hints of spring in the air, the urge to get in the dirt awakens in farmers and gardeners alike. That means it’s nearly go time for greenhouse owners who have got the jump on all of us and have been planting and watering and nurturing in a controlled environment, to be ready for the May long weekend rush. But more than bedding plants, we have some greenDIANNE house innovaFINSTAD tors in Central Alberta like the Doef family and all the Pik n Pak growers, who are starting to be able to provide fresh produce year round. My own view of the greenhouse world has been expanded widely over the last month after speaking with several visionaries and game-changers in the business. At the Pacific Ag Show in Abbotsford, I saw more about technologies such as the use of diffused glass and LED lighting mid-way up the plants. But I also had an interesting discussion with Timothy Kendrick of BW Global Structures. He’s a big-picture thinker who looks at greenhouse growth in a global food production context. Survivability of greenhouse structures has always been a challenge in areas where wind, hail, snowload or other storms can cause great damage. Kendrick believes BW Global has improved those odds with new poly-structure options. As well, they’re looking at creating “sealed” systems, which would allow for the recapture of water lost, in such situations as cooling of greenhouses in Saudi Arabia’s scorching temperatures. And in working with a pair of Israeli companies, they’re finding such

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high-diffusion coverings can make the whole surface area of the greenhouse a solar collector. By providing bursts of light all over, there’s not as much leaf shading, and plants can become more productive. Their research work at the Agriculture Centre of Excellence in B.C. has already showed some impressive differences, with bigger tomato girths, and more peppers produced because bottom leaves weren’t lost. Kendrick insists the technology now enables them to accommodate extreme environments, whether it’s the tropics side or the circumpolar side. “I’m from Saskatchewan, so being able to grow in minus-40 degree weather without having terribly high energy costs is a huge advantage, not only for us, but for the world in general,” he stated. “We are combining systems too. We’ve got an aquaculture client in Alberta looking to grow strawberries, locally, all year round.” Then I also had the opportunity to meet and talk with Robert Colangelo of Green Sense Farms near Chicago. That’s the largest indoor vertical farm in the U.S., utilizing a series of towers and hydroponic tubs, with LED lighting, to produce food in a warehouse. “By being able to grow indoors and control our climate we’re able to put these farms anywhere, so we’re in the process of putting them right at distribution centers,” explained Colangelo. He believes that’s key to removing some of the timely and pricey steps usually necessary in getting greens from the field to the grocery store “Once produce is cut, it starts dying, losing its nutrition and flavour, and it has increased costs because it’s being transported. By putting our farms right at the distribution centres, the produce is fresher, more nutritious and cheaper because it doesn’t have to travel all those miles.” Colangelo acknowledges such growing technology will never replace field crops or even traditional greenhouse crops like tomatoes or cucumbers. But he sees it as ideal for the leafy greens, culinary herbs and lettuces they’re already growing this way. This is not the stuff of “someday in

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the future.” It’s happening here and now. Just last year, Global News carried the story of Affinor Growers announcing a year-round strawberry-growing greenhouse facility being built near Clavet, Sask. More recently, Global profiled two Olds College horticulture graduates who’d set up an aquaponic greenhouse in central Saskatchewan. Campbell Greenhouses produce a variety of greens by utilizing the waste from their fish farm. Controlled environment agriculture may change our idea of growing food. The huge cost and access to land is often pinpointed as one of the barriers in agriculture, especially for young people getting involved. Perhaps this will be one of the ways we can produce more food on less land, even in harsh climates, around the world. Timothy Kendrick sees potential for such production as exciting. “The willingness to think differently about things is key,” he noted. “We’ve got some very intelligent and very sophisticated farmers that have been a third-generation grower. What I would say to them and to young people coming through this is be willing to think differently. Be willing to abandon the, ‘This is the way my grandfather did, and my father did it,’ to really take a look at what is being presented to us environmentally and economically.” From the News and Notes file, the Alberta Federation of Agriculture is pleased to be able to access $1.3 million in federal Growing Forward 2 support for its research into a new simulation model for overland flooding and drought. It is work many people across the country, not only in agriculture, will be watching. With the input of comprehensive data, the complex model should provide the numbers needed to lead to some new insurance options for managing weather-related risks. Also, Olds College celebrates the opening of the expanded retail meat store at its National Meat Training Centre on Saturday.

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you might start to see some weakness in the last few months.” But, said Garcelon, the current economic slowdown is unlikely to have hit commercial and office tenants as quickly or as hard as the recession did seven years ago. “Unless it’s a major economic shock, like what we had in 2008, tenants are not going to break their lease.” If current conditions persist, however, next year’s survey will likely show increased vacancy rates for commercial and office property. And Garcelon is expecting that his company’s annual survey of industrial properties, which it conducts every summer, will show a change from 2014. “I do really expect that vacancy rate to jump up a bit,” he said, explaining that there has been quite a bit of industrial construction recently and a slowdown in occupancies. Soderquist’s 2015 commercial and office vacancy rate study determined that there were 4,277,573 square feet of commercial space in the city, up from 4,255,572 square feet last year; and 2,014, 847 square feet of office space, as compared with 1,993,202 in 2014. Because of its proximity to Red Deer, property in Gasoline Alley was included in the survey. Soderquist Appraisals, which has been operating in Red Deer since 1977, is a full-service real estate appraisal and consulting firm. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

Prentice to speak at Chamber luncheon Looking for insights into the Alberta government’s fiscal plan? You might want to leave your lunch hour open on March 27. Premier Jim Prentice is scheduled to present at the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce Key Speaker Series luncheon that day. The event will take place in the Marquis Room of the Westerner Park Harvest Centre. The cost to attend the March 27 luncheon is $60 for Chamber members, or $450 for a table of eight; and $75 for non-members, or $550 for a table of eight. Tickets must be purchased in advance, with registration information available on the Chamber website at reddeerchamber.com (click on Events). In early February, Alberta Energy Minister Frank Oberle spoke at a Red Deer Chamber luncheon and described the challenges his government faces in dealing with depressed oil and gas prices.

Canadian Natural Resources slapped with $125,000 penalty for 2010 oil spill Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) is facing $125,000 in penalties nearly five years after an oil spill in northwestern Alberta. The sentence was handed down in provincial court last Friday after the company pleaded guilty to an offence under the Fisheries Act. In a release, Environment Canada says $113,000 will go toward its Environmental Damages Fund and the remaining $12,000 will be paid as a fine. Canadian Natural has also been added to the Environmental Offenders Registry. In May 2010, about 6,000 litres of crude spilled from an emergency overflow tank at a Canadian Natural site near the town of Spirit River. Of that, 750 litres entered Sneddon Creek, a tributary to the Peace River. Environment Canada says its investigation concluded the spill was caused by valves that were left open and CNRL failed to ensure operational procedures were followed.

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HYDROLOGY: Manage the risk of farming The goal is to get the private sector financial services industry more engaged in the process to give Canadian farmers more and better ways to manage the risk of farming,” said Calkins. Jacobson said the Alberta Federation of Agriculture has already been working on this initiative for more than a year, and has a broad base of support from the agricultural sector and insurance industry. Contributions by those stakeholders will bring the project budget up to about $2 million, he said. “We have great hopes for this project.” hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

FIELD: Hands-on It’s part of a “unique in North America” program providing hands-on meat processing training, and if you ever want to see a person passionate about the art of meat processing, go and visit with the program’s long-time co-ordinator, Brad McLeod! And I’ll be at tonight’s Westerner Pony Chuckwagon Tarp Auction, introducing the drivers, as businesses see who they can hook their tarps to for this summer’s racing fun. Then it’s off to the Calgary Stampede Dairy Classic, with the open Holstein show on Saturday, which is another traditional sign of spring. Dianne Finstad is a veteran broadcaster and reporter who has covered agricultural news in Central Alberta for more than 30 years. From the Field appears monthly in the Advocate.

Nexen to cut 400 jobs amid industry downturn

Could your portfolio use blue chip stocks? Derek, what are blue chip stocks? Every industry is full of jargon and the investment community is no different. In fact, when I’m talking with clients I constantly remind myself to avoid words that I find common but can be interpreted in various ways to those who aren’t in the profession. That said, jargon often has fascinating origins, and the term blue chip is one of those interesting definitions. While I am a strong believer that the stock market is not a casino, the usage of “blue chip” comes from the chips used in the familiar card game of poker. Chips are used for betting in poker and have DEREK various colours which help FUCHS define the value of the chips. In a classic set there are white, red and blue chips. The blue chips typically have the highest value. Card games aside and moving back from Vegas to Wall Street, how does this relate back to stocks? The idea of calling a stock a blue chip helps define that the company is considered one of the current leaders in their given industry or sector. Expanding on this, blue chip companies have proven that they can stand the test of time and can survive recessions and profit in rising economies. Blue chip names are certainly familiar to most of us. Some notable examples include General Electric, Home Depot, American Express and Coca-Cola. While you may not be a frequent user of these products, they are no doubt familiar companies and you know what business they are in. These companies have values in the billions of dollars and tend to have operations around the globe. In Canada, our blue chip names include our big six banks, biggest energy names, as well as our phone companies (among many others). So now that we know what blue chip companies are, it’s valuable to consider whether they need to be a part of your investment plan. The concept when considering blue chip stocks is that you’re investing

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your money in a company which, despite market conditions, will likely grow over the long term. They may not be the fastest grower in their given sector, but they should be consistent. For some investors, the point in investing in these companies is more about consistency than explosive growth. Other investors choose to focus more on companies that could develop into blue chip stocks someday. There isn’t a right answer, but it’s important to consider what your strategy is. If you’re wondering how the big blue chip stocks are faring in any given day, you’ll want to check the performance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) or just the “Dow.” The Dow represents the movements of the 30 leading blue chip stocks which trade in the United States. The companies in this group are from a number of different sectors, such as technology (Microsoft), consumer discretionary (Disney) and energy (Exxon Mobil). Just because a company is considered a blue chip stock today doesn’t mean it will always be. For example, the Dow has been around since the late 1800s, while most of the companies have only been included in this index for less than 30 years. In short, blue chip companies may be leaders today but obsolete years from now, while others may remain leaders for decades to come. One such example is the US Leather Company, which is a former Dow component that was dissolved in 1952 but at one time was one of the largest companies in the United States. So, with this new knowledge in your hand, consider whether your portfolio could use some exposure to blue chip stocks. Chances are, if you’re a diversified investor, you are likely investing in these names already. But remember, just like the game of poker, you don’t need to go all in with all your blue chips, and consider the cards in your hand before making any moves. As always, consult with a professional before making any investment decisions. Wealth Watch is written by Derek Fuchs, a wealth advisor with ScotiaMcLeod in Red Deer. It is provided for informational purposes only. Readers are urged to consult a wealth advisor for help with their personal investment circumstances. Fuchs can be contacted at derek. fuchs@scotiamcleod.com.

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GLOVER TRUCKS BUILDING CALGARY — Nexen Energy ULC, the Canadian company acquired by China’s CNOOC Ltd. more than two years ago, is cutting 400 jobs. It says 340 of those will be in North America and the rest are with its U.K. North Sea operations. And of the North American job cuts, 300 are in Canada, where Nexen is active in the oilsands and in Western Canadian shale fields. “In response to the recent industry downturn that has affected all companies in the energy sector, a decision was made to conduct a thorough review of our organization to ensure our long-term viability and sustainability,” CEO Fang Zhi said. “While regrettable, these organizational changes are necessary to align the company with our reduced capital spending program. We take these decisions seriously, and all impacted employees have been treated fairly and with respect.” Despite the cuts, Nexen said it’s compliant with the commitments it made to the federal government when CNOOC’s controversial $15.1-billion takeover of the company was approved. “Industry Canada is reviewing the announcement and will ensure compliance with the Investment Canada Act,” ministry spokesman Michel Cimpaye said in an email. U.S. benchmark crude prices settled at US$43.46 a barrel on Tuesday, a steep drop from highs above US$107 a barrel last June. “Our long-term perspective continues to be fundamental to how we make decisions for our organization. As one of the world’s largest oil and gas producers, CNOOC Ltd. is focused on driving long-term stability for the company,” Fang said. “CNOOC Ltd.’s rationale for acquiring Nexen remains the same — it was not made with a short-term view, but rather to acquire, and responsibly develop long-term, quality resources.” Fang replaced Kevin Reinhart as Nexen’s CEO last April. At the time, the company said it wanted someone in charge with more operational and technical know-how. Reinhart, who served as Nexen’s chief financial officer prior to the takeover, ushered the company through the contentious sale, which led Ottawa to rethink its approach to oilpatch takeovers by foreign state-owned firms. Also Tuesday, Nexen said output in the oilsands has risen by 40 per cent since 2012. Its Long Lake project has had a history of operational problems and prior to the takeover, investors were frustrated as it struggled to meet production targets. In December of last year, the first phase of a new project called Kinosis came on stream. The company also has shale lands in Western Canada and has been working on potentially exporting liquefied natural gas off Canada’s West Coast. In addition to the U.K. North Sea, Nexen has offshore operations in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and Trinidad and Tobago.

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 143.51 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 48.47 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.79 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . 12.42 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.48 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 68.54 Cdn. National Railway . . 87.78 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 241.36 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 41.90 Capital Power Corp . . . . 24.47 Cervus Equipment Corp 19.29 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 46.63 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 61.31 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 24.14 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.61 General Motors Co. . . . . 38.29 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 23.72 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.66 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 39.43 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 31.51 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 42.59 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 11.41 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 55.50 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 129.99 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.17 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 15.19 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 62.82 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market shook off early losses to close positive Tuesday as buyers moved in on beaten down energy stocks following a string of steep declines. The S&P/TSX composite index came back from an early triple-digit slide to advance 35.77 points to 14,898.53 as traders speculated about what the U.S. Federal Reserve might have to say about the pace of interest rate hikes. The Canadian dollar was up 0.02 of a U.S. cent at 78.27 cents. U.S. indexes were mainly lower with the Dow Jones industrials down 128.34 points at 17,849.08 and while the S&P 500 index off 6.99 points at 2,074.2. The Nasdaq was 7.92 points higher at 4,937.43. The Federal Reserve started its two-day meeting on interest rates Tuesday. Traders will be watching to see whether the central bank removes the reference to “patience” in hiking rates from near zero. There has been much speculation the bank could hike in June or September, but Ian Nakamoto, director of research at 3MACS, says the month doesn’t really matter. “For me, it’s more a matter of is there going to be a rapid rise in rates,” Nakamoto said. The TSX energy sector has plunged almost 12 per cent this month as supply issues continued to drive the price of crude closer to US$40 a barrel. But on Tuesday, the sector gained almost one per cent even as April crude on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell for a sixth session, down 42 cents to US$43.46. Prices had found support around $50, but the International Energy Agency warned last week that the recent stability in prices at that level was likely premature. “(The) rally in oil was because of the unusually cold winter so demand was unusually high for a

Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 21.79 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.90 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82.62 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 29.94 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 13.17 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 18.71 First Quantum Minerals . 13.86 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 23.49 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 9.62 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 2.86 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.74 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 42.73 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 17.27 Energy Arc Resources . . . . . . . . 22.31 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 25.69 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 59.25 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.03 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 36.56 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 37.62 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . . 9.02 Canyon Services Group. . 5.67 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 21.45 CWC Well Services . . . 0.2950 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 13.92 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 1.04 period,” Nakamoto said. “Now we’re coming into the spring season, we are back at normal weather and the tanks keep filling. The irony is if there weren’t as many storage tanks, maybe the bottom (in prices) would have already been reached.” The base metals sector also erased early losses, up 0.45 per cent, even as May copper fell three cents to US$2.63 a pound. The consumer staples sector was also supportive, ahead 0.75 per cent. Convenience store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) will acquire Shell’s retail, commercial and aviation fuels businesses in Denmark for an undisclosed sum. \ The company also reported a quarterly profit of US$248.1 million or 44 cents per share, up from US$182.3 million or 32 cents per share a year ago. Revenue totalled $9.1 billion, down from $11.1 billion and its shares rose $1.11 to $49.24. The gold sector lost 1.35 per cent as April bullion moved down $5 to US$1,148.20 an ounce. Elsewhere on the corporate front, Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) shares dipped a penny at $2.48 as the transport giant signed a letter of intent to sell 20 of its CS100 aircraft to Malaysian carrier Fly Mojo. A firm order would be worth US$1.47 billion, but could grow to $2.94 billion if options for an additional 20 CS100 planes are picked up. Bombardier now has letter of intent and firm commitments for 603 of its CSeries aircraft family of jets, which also includes the larger CS300. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at the close of Monday at world financial market trading. Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 14,898.53, up 35.77 points Dow — 17,849.08, down 128.34 points S&P 500 — 2,074.20, down 6.99 points

Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 84.08 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 40.58 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.57 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 25.26 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 47.43 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 3.31 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 1.79 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.005 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 7.06 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 35.11 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . . 9.79 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.66 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 3.98 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 54.09 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 76.25 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 63.33 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.81 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 26.27 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 36.67 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 44.84 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 94.38 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 21.83 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 46.26 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 76.16 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 40.49 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.12 Nasdaq — 4,937.43, up 7.92 points Currencies: Cdn — 78.27 cents US, up 0.02 of a cent Pound — C$1.8835, down 1.19 cents Euro — C$1.3529, up 0.15 of a cent Euro — US$1.0589, up 0.15 of a cent Oil futures: US$43.46 per barrel, down 42 cents (April contract) Gold futures: US$1,148.20 per oz., down $5.00 (April contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $20.771 oz., up 1.1 cents $667.79 kg., down 35 cents ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: May ’15 $3.60 lower $457.10; July ’15 $2.50 lower $454.10; Nov ’15 $3.00 lower $443.40; Jan. ’16 $3.00 lower $444.50; March ’16 $3.00 lower $447.10; May ’16 $3.00 lower $449.80; July ’16 $3.00 lower $452.70; Nov. ’16 $3.00 lower $448.90; Jan. ’17 $3.00 lower $448.90; March ’17 $3.00 lower $448.90; May ’17 $3.00 lower $448.90 Barley (Western): May ’15 unchanged $184.00; July ’15 unchanged $186.00; Oct. ’15 unchanged $177.00; Dec. ’15 unchanged $177.00; March ’16 unchanged $177.00; May ’16 unchanged $177.00; July ’16 unchanged $177.00; Oct. ’16 unchanged $177.00; Dec. ’16 unchanged $177.00; March ’17 unchanged $177.00; May ’17 unchanged $177.00. Tuesday’s estimated volume of trade: 284,300 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 284,300.

Income splitting to put small drain on labour force: PBO BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The Harper government’s controversial income-splitting tax plan will encourage a small number of Canadians — particularly women — to work less or stay out of the labour force altogether, the parliamentary budget office said Tuesday. In a new report, the federal budget watchdog also found what other research of the government’s so-called “family tax cut” has shown: only 15 per cent of households can qualify for the credit and higher-income earners will reap the biggest gains. But this latest examination of the policy, which was a key pledge in the Conservatives’ 2011 election platform, also predicted the measure will open up a “small” drain on the workforce — the equivalent of 7,000 net full-time jobs. Income splitting provides incentive for the lower-earning partner in some households to stop working because of the tax savings, said the report by parliamentary budget officer Jean-Denis Frechette. Since men are the primary breadwinners in 80 per cent of Canadian households, Frechette said he expects women to make up the majority of those who withdraw from the workforce. The measure allows eligible taxpayers to transfer up to $50,000 of income to his or her spouse in a lower tax bracket in order to collect a nonrefundable tax credit of up to $2,000 per year. Prime Minister Stephen Harper introduced the multibillion-dollar measure last October, allowing it to come into effect in time for this spring’s tax season in this election year. For years, the plan has been in the crosshairs of critics who say the policy provides no relief for 85 per cent of all households, while giving more benefits to higher-earning families. The budget office report drew similar conclusions. “It remains regressive if we’re saying that every family in Canada isn’t benefiting,” Frechette told reporters about the plan, which his office estimates will reduce government revenues by $2.2 billion this year. The independent budget office was careful to say it neither rejects nor endorses the measure. Politicians, however, wasted little time Tuesday weighing in on the report’s findings. Employment Minister Pierre Poilievre issued a statement shortly after the study’s release, though he

made no direct reference to specific elements presented by the budget office. Poilievre stressed that the Conservatives’ overall plan to lower taxes for families remained on the right track. Opposition parties were equally swift to cast the report’s findings as further evidence the income-splitting plan should be ditched. NDP finance critic Nathan Cullen called the measure “wasteful and ineffective.” Liberal finance critic Scott Brison said a policy that costs $2.2 billion and hurts jobs and growth is “clearly wrong-headed.” Asked about how it might affect female workers, he added: “The Harper government is a bit of a throwback to Ward and June Cleaver.” The report also found earners in the bottom 20 per cent of the income distribution have “near zero” eligibility for the tax credit. On the other hand, it said about 27 per cent of households in the country’s richest quintile are projected to qualify for income splitting. Of the two million households eligible for income splitting, the report said 642,000 of them will hit the $2,000 hard ceiling on benefits. The people who fail to qualify for returns include those who are single, who don’t have kids or don’t earn enough to pay income tax. The office’s estimated cost of income splitting for 2015-16 — $2.2 billion — was higher than the government’s projection of $1.935 billion. The measure also arrives at a time when the country is trying to attract lower-wage workers into the work force to deal with isolated labour shortages. The budget office explained that secondary earners in qualifying households will have incentive to work less because taking on their spouse’s wages could move them to a higher tax bracket. The study estimated the anticipated effect of lower-earning partners staying out of the workforce will reduce their participation in the labour supply by the equivalent of 14,000 full-time jobs. The watchdog said this decline will likely be offset, in part, because the tax measure will also push primary income earners into a lower tax bracket, thus encouraging them to work more. The result of that change, the report predicted, will add the equivalent of 7,000 full-time jobs. Frechette described the overall net effect as “marginal” because it represents less than 0.04 per cent of total hours of labour supplied in the country and less than one 0.01 per cent of employment income.

Transportation safety board says new standards for oil tank cars should come sooner TORONTO — Canada needs to implement tougher standards for oil trains earlier than a 2025 target, the transportation safety board said Tuesday. The government proposed tougher standards for tank cars this month in response to a string of fiery crashes. The new proposal would require the cars to have a layer of thermal protection and thicker steel walls. It said the new standards should be phased in by 2015. But in a report about a fiery March 7 derailment in northeastern Ontario, the Transportation Safety Board said the target date isn’t soon enough. “The standard looks promising but we do have questions about the timeline because they’re talking about 10 years,” Kathy Fox, Chair of the TSB, said in a telephone interview. “We want to understand the rationale.” The March 7 CN oil train derailment was the third derailment in Northern Ontario in a little over a month, renewing concerns about the safety of shipping crude oil by train and further suggesting that new safety requirements for tank cars carrying flammable liquids are inadequate. The safety board said all the cars had been retrofitted with protective shields to meet a higher safety standard. The new standard was enacted after 47 people were killed when an oil train derailed in July

2013 in the centre of Lac-Megantic, Quebec. But tank cars carrying crude that meet the new standard continue to derail and catch fire throughout North America. Fox said the current tank cars are just not strong enough. She said another Lac Megantic disaster doesn’t have to be inevitable if steps are taken while the current models are phased out. Lower speeds and improved track inspection and maintenance are among those, she said.

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Bleackley to be back soon REBELS FORWARD HAS BEEN OUT WITH A GROIN INJURY FOR 17 GAMES, COULD PLAY FRIDAY BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR He’s ready and more than willing to return to action, but when that happens will not be a decision of Conner Bleackley’s. “We’re just kind of day to day. It’s up to Brent (Rebels GM/head coach Sutter) now, plus it’s up to my body,” the Rebels captain and top sniper said Tuesday. “There are three games left in the regular season and I really want to get in as quick as I can and kind of get tuned up before the playoffs. I haven’t played a game for over six weeks now and I’m definitely excited about getting back with the guys.” Bleackley, who went down with a groin injury Feb. 6 and has missed 17 games as a result, won’t play tonight when the Rebels face the Hitmen in Calgary. He could, however, be back for the Friday/Saturday home-and-home Western Hockey League set with the Ed-

monton Oil Kings. “I’m not sure what Brent has in mind,” said the Colorado Avalanche prospect. “He’s being really cautious about not rushing me into anything. For me, obviously I want to be out there, I’m kind of tired of watching games. I miss the game and I’m kind of antsy to get out there.”

Bleackley said he’s feeling close to 100 per cent healthy and has no desire to return to game action in a hesitant and cautious frame of mind. “Obviously, it (slight discomfort) is still there, but I don’t want to ease into things,” he said. “I just want to get out there and play my game, just step in and play the same way I was when I came out. “I thought I was starting to play well before I got injured and I don’t want to miss a beat when I come back.” Sutter said he’d prefer to get Bleackley into the lineup for Friday’s game at Edmonton and the Rebels’ final regular-season outing 24 hours later versus the Oil Kings at the Enmax Centrium. “We’ve been really careful with how we’ve handled this just because of the type of injury it is,” said the Rebels boss. “He skated for 25 minutes yesterday and today we’ll try to get him to go longer. “If that goes well then tomorrow he’ll skate on his own and on Thursday he can go full practice. If all goes well, then hopefully we can have him for the

weekend. That’s our goal.” ● Rebels forward Austin Adamson is also listed as day-to-day with a lower body injury . . . Former Rebels Brett Ferguson and Colin Archer, as well as Mitch Topping of Red Deer, celebrated a CIS hockey championship Sunday when the University of Alberta Golden Bears defeated the University of New Brunswick Varsity Reds 6-3 . . . Portland Winterhawks forward Oliver Bjorkstrand is the WHL player of the week for the period ending March 15. Bjorkstrand collected 11 points (5g,6a) in four games to help the ‘Hawks to a record of 2-1-0-1 for the week . . . The Vancouver Giants will host the 2016 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on Jan. 28. The event will be held at Pacific Coliseum. The 21st annual showcase will feature the CHL’s top-40 NHL draft eligible players featuring talent from the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League competing before hundreds of NHL scouts in attendance. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

Flames fall to Blues DROP OUT OF PLAYOFF SPOT WITH LOSS BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Blues 4 Flames 0 CALGARY — Brian Elliot continued a stretch of outstanding goaltending by the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night. Elliott made 25 saves to lead St. Louis to a 4-0 win over the Calgary Flame, the Blues’ third shutout in the last four games. Two of those shutouts have been by Elliott, who has five on the season and more importantly 21 since joining the Blues, moving him ahead of Jaroslav Halak and into first place all-time for St. Louis. “It’s pretty cool. Looking back right now on my career, I’m not here for that long and I never thought I’d be in St. Louis,” said Elliott, who improves to 24-11-2. “It has a lot to do with how our team plays the past four years. Great attention to detail and guys sacrificing in front of me, blocking shots like you saw tonight.” The Blues held the territorial edge for much of the first half of the game, but the it remained scoreless until Alex Steen scored the first of his two goals at 11:32 of the second period, ripping a 40-foot wrist shot into the top corner. “Our goaltending has really been the story for the last 10 days or so. These guys have given us a chance to win every night and it’s a really good sign,” said Blues coach Ken Hitchcock. “Things are amping up. Our checking is back to the level where it was at pre-

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St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott, right, blocks a shot from Calgary Flames’ Mikael Backlund during second period NHL action in Calgary, Tuesday. viously and we’ve got some firepower to score goals. You saw the firepower today. When we’re on top of things, it’s hard to shut down three lines.” Jori Lehtera and David Backes also scored for St. Louis (45-20-5), which moved into sole possession of first place in the Central Division — one point up on Nashville — with five wins in its last six games. The Blues are in a three-way tie for first overall with the Anaheim Ducks and the New York Rangers. “Our goalies have been outstanding when we’ve been giving up chances, especially today,” said Steen. “Second period today our line gives up one or two glorious chances from the middle there, a shot and then the rebound. (Elliott) comes up huge.” Jonas Hiller had 22 stops to fall to

21-18-4 for Calgary (38-27-5), which tumbled out of a Western Conference playoff spot after Winnipeg beat San Jose earlier Tuesday. The Flames came into the game in third place in the Pacific Division. “That’s probably the best team, the deepest team that we’ve played lately,” said Flames coach Bob Hartley. “I’d rarely say after a 4-0 loss we played a decent game, but I felt that our guys battled hard.” Up 1-0 headed to the third period, Lehtera’s goal at 1:18 gave the Blues some breathing room. “When you’re playing a team as well-coached as them, a big, strong veteran team., you can’t give them that two-goal lead like we did. We paid the price the for it,” said Flames centre Joe Colborne. “They’re a good team.

There’s a reason they’re up near the top of the conference like they should be.” Steen put the game away at 9:38 of the third on another perfect shot, this time putting a slapshot just inside the goal post off a face-off. After going 13 games without a goal, Steen has three goals in the last two games and 22 on the season. Notes: Backlund’s eight-game scoring streak was snapped. ... Barret Jackman was a healthy scratch for the Blues, missing his first game of the season. That leaves only Alex Pietrangelo and Vladimir Tarasenko, who have appeared in all 70 games. ... Calgary defenceman Kris Russell played in his 500th NHL game. ... The Flames gave up an empty-net goal for the first time this season. They have scored nine.

Chiefs go into league finals with momentum BY JOSH ALDRICH ADVOCATE STAFF The Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs are hitting their stride at the right time. After losing the first game of their Alberta Major Midget Female Hockey League best-of-five playoff series to the Rocky Mountain Raiders, they won the next three games, including 3-2 on Saturday in DeWinton, to advance to the league final tournament. The tournament runs from Thursday to Sunday in Spruce Grove. The league champion will then play the B.C. champion for the right to go to the Esso Cup, the female midget national champion. Unless the Chiefs win it all this weekend, as Esso Cup hosts they have a bye into the April 19-25 tournament and the B.C. winner will advance straight to Red Deer. “They’re starting to learn how to win,” said Chiefs head coach Tom Bast. “Are we winning with our ‘A’ game all the time? Not really, but we’re finding ways to win and we’re finding ways of getting things done.” Erika Marshall scored twice for the Chiefs in their Game 4 win over the Raiders while Kirsten Baumgardt also scored and Sarah Murray made 31

saves. Despite already having spot in the Esso Cup locked up, getting to the league final was an important step for the Chiefs. Championship hosts always want to earn their way into the tournament and not have to rely on the bye to get in. Also, it is supplying them with one more weekend of top level hockey to tune up for the Esso Cup. They have a trip to the Warner Hockey Academy for a couple of exhibition games, but that competition will be no comparison to what they are preparing to see. “If we would have lost the series, we would have been four weeks before we played in the Esso Cup and playing in exhibition games is not the same thing as playing a playoff game or playing a league game,” said Bast. The biggest improvement for the Chiefs over the last few months has been the development of their special teams with three reliable penalty kill units and two productive lines on the power play. Special teams always play a pivotal role in the post-season. “All of the girls have their roles and they’re buying into their roles and I think that’s what is making us successful,” said Bast.

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Goaltender Sarah Murray, with a little help from teammate Erika Marshall of the Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs, saves a shot by Catherine Longchamps of the Rocky Mountain Raiders during Alberta Major Midget Female Hockey League action at the Collicutt Centre earlier this season. The Chiefs head into the league finals tournament this weekend with momentum on their side.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS BOCA RATON, Fla. — Unhappy with the amount of games ending in shootouts, NHL general managers are recommending the addition of three-on-three overtime beginning next season. “The consensus from all of us is, while we obviously are going to continue the shootout, we are going to see if we can make it a little less frequent,” commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday on the second day of the general managers meeting. “That’s something we’re going to discuss with the competition committee because, obviously, we want the Players’ Association input on how we’re going to approach it.” Players must approve any change, and the joint NHL/NHLPA competition committee and board of governors must sign off to make three-on-three overtime happen. How it works is still a matter of debate. One idea is to use the American Hockey League’s format: start a seven-minute overtime period with a four-on-four setup and then go to three-on-three at the first whistle after the three-minute mark. The other one is to simply start the five-minute OT at three-on-three, something that has worked in Sweden to reduce shootouts. “At the end of the day, we’re happy as a group here going either way,” said Ken Holland of the Detroit Red Wings, who has long been a proponent of three-on-three overtime. “We think that at our level it’s going to have a dramatic impact.” Among all games that go to overtime, the AHL has cut down on those decided by a shootout by 40 per cent. That’s the kind of impact the NHL would love to see. “The shootout is very good for the fans, and it’s an enjoyable part of the game, but (for) hockey purists or when playoff points are on the line, maybe more games being finished with more players on the ice than a one-on-one competition is something we’ll look to do,” said Doug Armstrong of the St. Louis Blues. Adding more time is one issue with the AHL format, and it’s unclear if players would support that.

Holland said he would go back to Detroit to talk to players and coach Mike Babcock about what they prefer, and other GMs will do the same. The other recommendation GMs decided on Tuesday was a coach’s challenge system for goaltender interference and delay of game penalties for the puck going over the glass. A coach will be able to challenge goaltender interference only if a goal is scored and only if he has a timeout to use. Referees will then be able to look at a video monitor in the penalty box and consult with the situation room in Toronto before rendering a decision. It’s an improvement but can’t be as black and white as goal reviews. “You can’t have certainty on this, but the type of situation which this is intended to address is the puck goes in the net, nobody makes a call but it turns out there was contact that nobody saw,” Bettman said. “It would be an attempt to get the better call, but it would ultimately still be the official’s call and it would still be his judgment.” All questionable overtime goals would automatically be reviewed, Bettman said, adding that some of the details still need to be fine-tuned. Puck over the glass penalties will be subject to challenges, too, though those would go straight to Toronto. That’s not easy, either, as director of hockey operations Colin Campbell said that pucks going over the glass and hitting the netting are “probably the most difficult reviews to determine through video.” General managers discussed emergency goaltender protocol after the March 3 incident when the Florida Panthers lost Roberto Luongo and Al Montoya to injuries. Nothing was finalized. “We’re working on that,” Bettman said. “It doesn’t happen very often, every 40 years or so.” Shootouts are much more frequent than that and occur too often for the liking of GMs. That’s why the call was finally made to recommend a three-on-three setup in overtime. “There’s traction just in general to have this change,” said Peter Chiarelli of the Boston Bruins. “We’re all kind of in agreement this is a direction we want to go. We’re going to, as a group, push this forward.” Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS

Anaheim Ducks’ Francois Beauchemin, left, and Nate Thompson, right, take down Calgary Flames’ Mark Giordano during NHL action in Calgary, Feb. 20, 2015. Basketball has the so-called Patrick Ewing effect to explain how players on a team that loses its best player raise their game to compensate. Hockey may soon have the Giordano effect. Giordano was a Norris Trophy candidate for the Flames before a torn biceps tendon ended his season in late February. Without their captain, the Flames have gone 5-2-1 to not only keep their playoff hopes alive but strengthen them.

FOUR OTHER LOCAL COMMUNITIES HOSTING MINOR HOCKEY PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENTS BY ADVOCATE STAFF The Central zone champion Red Deer Elks and the host Red Deer Indy Graphics Chiefs are among 10 teams competing in two pools of the provincial midget AA hockey championship tournament Thursday to Sunday at the Arena and Kinex. The provincials open at 3:45 p.m. at the Kinex with the Taber Golden Suns taking on the Peace River Royals. At 4 p.m., the Northeast Panthers and Wainwright Polar Kings will clash at the Arena. Following the opening ceremonies, slated for 6:45 at the Arena, Indy Graphics will face Edmonton Southside at 7:30 p.m. at the Arena and the Kinex will host the Elks and Calgary Royals for an 8:30 p.m. contest. The Elks and Chiefs will play in separate pools. The Spruce Grove Saints and Strathmore Wheatland Chiefs will see their first action Friday at 9 and 9:15 a.m. The tournament will resume Saturday at 9 a.m. and the semifinals are set for Sunday at 9 a.m. at the Arena and Kinex. The championship final will go at 3 p.m. at the Arena. ● The Olds Grizzlys will host the peewee AA major provincials Thursday to Sunday. Fort Saskatchewan, the Wainwright Polar Kings, St. Albert Sabres and Edmonton Icemen will compete in the Grizzlys’ pool, with the other pool consisting of teams from Grande Prairie, Beaumont, Okotoks, Strathmore and Springbank. The tournament starts at 9 a.m. Thursday and concludes with Sunday’s 3 p.m. final. ● The midget B provincial championship tournament starts Thursday at Ponoka, where the host Moose will face the Viking Gas Kings at 8:15 p.m. Other teams competing are the Rimbey Renegades, Westlock Warriors, Vermilion Tigers, Okotoks Oilers, Grimshaw Huskies and Rocky Mountain Renegades. The semifinals are slated for 8 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday and will be followed by the final at 4:30 p.m. ● Trochu and Three Hills are the sites of the provincial midget C championship, hosted by the Kneehill Chiefs. The tournament will also feature teams from Sundre, Ponoka, Provost, Drayton Valley, Pincher Creek and Gibbons/Bon Accord. The tournament opens Friday at 8:30 a.m. and pool play will conclude with an 8 p.m. Saturday contest. The semifinals will be played at 9 a.m. Sunday and will be followed by the 3 p.m. final. ● Eight peewee D teams will attend the provincials at Big Valley, where the host Thunder will be joined by the Clive Black Hawks, Delburne Outlaws, Pembina Pirates, Kitscoty Renegades, Raymond Ice, Spirit River Rangers and Cremona Cowboys. The first game is slated for Thursday at 6 p.m. The semifinals are scheduled for 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, with the final set for 4 p.m.

STORY FROM PAGE B4 Giordano’s season-ending injury hasn’t knocked Flames out of playoff race CHIEFS: Goaltending BOCA RATON, Fla. — Basketball has the socalled Patrick Ewing effect to explain how players on a team that loses its best player raise their game to compensate. Hockey may soon have the Mark Giordano effect. Giordano was a Norris Trophy candidate for the Calgary Flames before a torn biceps tendon ended his season in late February. Without their captain, the Flames have gone 5-2-1 to not only keep their playoff hopes alive but strengthen them. General manager Brad Treliving didn’t question his team’s resolve in the face of that devastating injury, but he also didn’t know how the season would turn. “Whether we were going to have enough, that was the question,” Treliving said at this week’s NHL general managers meeting. “I can’t say enough about the job people have done and not just on the blue-line. You’ve seen people’s minutes increase, you’ve seen their responsibility increase, and everybody’s done a wonderful job.” Defencemen Dennis Wideman and Kris Russell are averaging 28 minutes a game in Giordano’s absence, big increases from their previous workload. Wideman also has nine assists. Up front, Jiri Hudler has six goals and six assists with two game-winners, Sean Monahan has seven goals and four assists with two game-winners, Johnny Gaudreau has four goals and five assists and Mikael

Backlund has three goals and five assists. Calgary needed players to seize opportunity, and they’ve done it beyond anyone’s expectations. “You need that, first of all. You need people to step up,” Treliving said. “No. 2, there’s not a player alive that wants less. There’s nobody that comes into you and says, ‘Play me less, I think I’ve got too much responsibility.’ So now it’s an opportunity for them to say, ’Hey, I’m going to grab a hold of it.”’ Even before Giordano’s injury, Treliving pointed out that his team was never so solely dependent on one player that others could justify having an offnight. “We need everybody,” Treliving said. “To me that’s the great thing about playing here: You’re not in the shadows. You’re needed.” With 13 games left going into Calgary’s home game against the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night, the Flames sat in third place in the Pacific Division with 81 points. The team has impressed many hockey observers by staying in the playoff hunt over the last two weeks without Giordano. Still, Treliving doesn’t see making the playoffs as a bonus, even given the youth of his team and Giordano’s injury. “We don’t look at this as saying, ’Aw, shucks, we won’t be disappointed,”’ he said. “The guys aren’t just saying, ‘Hey, whatever happens, happens.’ You’re invested. You’ve put a lot in physically, emotionally. There’s one goal here for this team right now and that’s to get in, and we’ve put ourselves in a position where we can do that.”

The Chiefs (19-8-0-5) will have their work cut out for them in Spruce Grove with four of the top teams in Alberta serving as their competition: the Calgary Fire (23-4-3-2), Edmonton Thunder (17-9-3-3), Spruce Grove Saints (15-14-1-2) and Sherwood Park Fury (1712-1-2). The Chiefs open up against the Fire on Thursday at 3:30 p.m., and will be banking on former Calgary goalie Murray in net to give them a fighting chance, though he adds they will likely be going with Bailey Knapp in their second game on Friday against the Saints at 9:15 a.m. “Goaltending is always a key factor in women’s hockey and I think we’re pretty comfortable with our goaltending duo,” said Bast. The tournament is a round-robin format with the top team getting a bye to Sunday’s final at 3:15 p.m.. The second and third place teams will advance to a semifinal on Sunday at 9 a.m. “It’s the team that works hard and gets the puck to the net is usually the one that’s going to win,” said Bast. “Getting off to a good start, it’s all about momentum. You create that good momentum for your team and you keep riding that wave.” jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com

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Jays jump on Sabathia early in win over Yankees BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TAMPA, Fla. — CC Sabathia gave up two runs and four hits over two innings in his first spring training start, a New York Yankees’ 4-2 loss Tuesday night to the Toronto Blue Jays. The 34-year-old lefty was hobbled by a degenerative cartilage problem in his right knee last season and was done after having surgery in July. “Felt good. No complaints,” Sabathia said. “I was really nervous, more than normal. It was really weird.” After Sabathia had a perfect first inning, Dioner Navarro opened the second with a single just to the left of Alex Rodriguez that many third basemen would have fielded. “I saw it perfectly,” Rodriguez said. “Just a rocket past me.” Rodriguez, who turns 40 in July, is returning from a one-year drug suspension and is mostly competing for time at DH. Dayan Viciedo and Devon Travis had two-out run-scoring hits in the second off Sabathia. A six-time All-Star and 2007 AL Cy Young Award winner, Sabathia made only eight starts last year and finished 3-4 with a career-worst 5.28 ERA. He is 208-119 with a 3.63 ERA in 14 seasons. “First step, really positive to me,” New York manager Joe Girardi said. Toronto’s Drew Hutchison allowed two runs and four hits, including Mark Teixeira’s solo homer, in four innings. Hutchison had a small spot near his left elbow that he skinned while attempting a diving catch on Brian McCann’s second-inning foul ball just in front of the third base dugout. “It’s natural instinct,” Hutchison said. “I’m good.” Yankees outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury was scratched due to a mild right ab-

dominal strain. UP NEXT Blue Jays: LHP Mark Buehrle will go against Tampa Bay RHP Chris Archer on Wednesday. Buehrle has allowed four hits over 5 1-3 innings in two previous starts. Yankees: Masahiro Tanaka will make his second start Wednesday night against Atlanta. The Japanese right-hander threw two perfect innings Thursday against the Braves. Tanaka was an All-Star last year during his first season in the majors, but missed 2 ½ months while rehabilitating a partially torn ligament in his elbow. He returned for two starts in late September. STARTING TIME Blue Jays: Hutchison went 11-13 with a 4.48 ERA in 32 starts last season after missing 2013 following right elbow surgery. “He’s only going to get better,” general manager Alex Anthopoulos said. Yankees: Sabathia struck out two, throwing 23 of 31 pitches for strikes. TRAINER’S ROOM Blue Jays: DH-1B Edwin Encarnacion (back inflammation) took dry swings and could play in a week. “He’s not concerned about (being ready) opening day,” Anthopoulos said. ... 2B Ramon Santiago (broken collarbone) will miss 10 weeks. He was hurt making a diving catch Sunday against Atlanta. ... OF Michael Saunders (knee surgery) is scheduled to DH in a minor league game Thursday. Yankees: Reliever Andrew Bailey will pitch for the first time Wednesday since right shoulder surgery in July 2013. ... RHP Ivan Nova (right elbow surgery) threw curveballs for the first time off a mound and said only one of six was bad. “For the first day, perfect,” he said. Nova appears on target to return by June. ... INF Brendan Ryan (back) might play in a minor league game Friday.

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Toronto Blue Jays Josh Donaldson hits a third-inning RBI groundout which scored at the Blue Jays Jose Reyes in an exhibition baseball game in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday.

Canada alone in Stampeders defensive tackle Corey first place at world Mace earns team’s Presidents’ Ring women’s curling championship BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS SAPPORO, Japan — Canada’s Jennifer Jones is alone in first place atop the standings of the world women’s curling championship after opening Wednesday’s round-robin play with a 9-3 win over Norway’s Kristin Skaslien. The win improved the Winnipeg skid to 7-1, moving the Canadian team one win ahead of Switzerland’s Alina Patz (6-1), who had the bye on Wednesday morning. Canada will take on Switzerland later Wednesday in a game that could play a role in deciding a berth in the Page 1-2 playoff game. Jones and her team — third Kaitlyn Lawes, second Jill Officer, lead Dawn McEwen, alternate Jennifer Clark-Rouire — broke open a tight game with Norway by scoring five in the fifth end when Skaslien jammed on a takeout attempt. The gloves came off following the sixth end when Canada stole a deuce after Skaslien missed on a double-takeout to score a potential pair. “We were very comfortable on the ice, but they played great,” said Jones. “Their skip made a ton of big shots, but I thought we played well. We had the opportunity in the fourth and

I missed it (her last-rock tap attempt overcurled), and I still don’t know how that happened. “But we were patient, got a lot of rocks in play in the fifth and made her make a tough shot, and fortunately for us she jammed and gave us that big end.” The Canadians have three round-robin games to play — Wednesday night against Switzerland, and two games Thursday, against Germany’s Daniela Driendl (4-3) and Japan’s Ayumi Ogasawara (5-3). Jones and Patz have gone head to head just once — back in late September in Stockholm, Sweden, a 7-4 win for the Canadians. Swiss teams have won two of the past three women’s world championships with Mirjam Ott winning in Lethbridge in 2012 and Binia Feltscher taking last year’s tournament at Saint John, N.B. “We know they’re a great team,” said Jones. “They’re high on the Order of Merit and obviously they’re playing well. We just need to come out and do our thing and have a good game, hopefully have a shot to win.”

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders players have singled out teammate Corey Mace for his contributions in a championship season. The defensive tackle from Port Moody, B.C., was the recipient of the Presidents’ Ring, a team award presented annually for performance on and off the field. “This is for me, something I’ve been keeping an eye on myself and voted on in year prior,” Mace said Tuesday at McMahon Stadium. “It is voted on by your teammates and to have that respect from your brothers in the locker-room, that’s truly important.” Mace had a tackle in the Grey Cup game and an “extremely important sack that was a gamechanger,” Stampeders president Gordon Norrie said, to help Calgary to a 20-16 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The six-foot-three 286-pound defensive lineman recorded 11 tackles, a sack and had a 10-yard fumble recovery that set up a touchdown over his 12 starts last season. Mace also knocked down a pass in the West Division final. “This man’s play is reflected in the Stamps’ great numbers in stopping the run,” Norrie said. Mace, 29, suffered season-ending injuries in the season-openers in 2011 (Achilles tendon) and 2013 (torn labrum). He was also sidelined six games in 2014 with injuries. The Stampeders signed Mace to a contract extension in January. A healthy 2012 had him starting all 18 games. He recorded 25 tackles that season with a sack, a pass knockdown and a pair of forced fumbles. Mace even scored on a one-yard touchdown reception against B.C. The Stampeders acquired Mace’s rights from the Toronto Argonauts in the middle of the 2010 season. Mace started a holiday turkey and ham drive two years ago for food banks and charitable groups. In 2013, he launched Mace’s Faces,

which allows 15 at-risk youth to attend every home game. Previous winners of the award, established in 1967, include quarterbacks Henry Burris and Danny Barrett, receiver Allen Pitts, defensive back Keon Raymond and running back Rob Cote. “You take a good look at that trophy and those names on that list, there are guys who have walked away from the game and are very successful post-career,” Mace said. “The guys I’ve seen pick up the award since I’ve been here, Hank’s still playing. Cote and Keon, those guys are going to have successful careers also after they leave. “Hopefully I’m another one of those guys who walks away with a Stampeder horse on his back and rides into the next career.”

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Calgary Stampeders defensive lineman Corey Mace kisses the Grey Cup as they celebrate their win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during the 102nd Grey Cup in Vancouver, B.C., Nov. 30, 2014. Mace was named the Stampeders’ Presidents’ Ring recipient.

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Hockey

Local Sports GA 210 228 240 251 246 299

Pt 111 84 69 67 62 42

CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF x-Calgary 69 42 22 1 4 281 x-Medicine Hat69 42 23 2 2 253 x-Red Deer 69 37 22 4 6 230 x-Kootenay 69 36 29 1 3 236 x-Edmonton 70 33 30 4 3 212 Lethbridge 69 20 41 5 3 194

GA 198 208 219 240 196 287

Pt 89 88 84 76 73 48

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF y-Kelowna 69 51 13 4 1 294 x-Victoria 70 38 28 3 1 237 Prince George 69 29 35 2 3 213 Kamloops 69 27 35 4 3 206 Vancouver 70 27 40 1 2 184

GA 175 212 287 249 242

Pt 107 80 63 61 57

U.S. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF GA x-Everett 69 41 20 3 5 230 188 x-Portland 68 41 21 2 4 270 220 x-Seattle 68 34 25 4 5 195 191 x-Spokane 68 34 30 3 1 208 208 Tri-City 68 29 36 0 3 178 227 z-league title; y-conference title;d-division leader; x-clinched playoff berth.

Pt 90 88 77 72 61

St. Louis Nashville Chicago Minnesota Winnipeg Colorado Dallas

GP 70 72 69 70 70 69 70

W 45 43 42 39 35 32 32

L 20 21 21 24 23 26 28

OT 5 8 6 7 12 11 10

Pts 95 94 90 85 82 75 74

GF GA 218 170 205 176 202 158 199 175 196 188 184 193 218 229

Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 71 44 20 7 95 208 195 Vancouver 69 40 25 4 84 197 185 Los Angeles 69 34 22 13 81 186 172 Calgary 70 38 27 5 81 205 185 San Jose 70 34 28 8 76 195 198 Arizona 70 21 41 8 50 145 231 Edmonton 70 19 39 12 50 164 239 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Monday’s Games Washington 4, Buffalo 3, SO Tampa Bay 4, Montreal 2 Edmonton 4, Toronto 1 Los Angeles 1, Arizona 0 Tuesday’s Games Buffalo 2, Boston 1, SO New Jersey 2, Pittsburgh 0 Ottawa 2, Carolina 1, OT Montreal 3, Florida 2 Minnesota 3, Nashville 2, OT Winnipeg 5, San Jose 2 Chicago 4, N.Y. Islanders 1 St. Louis 4, Calgary 0 Vancouver 4, Philadelphia 1 Wednesday’s Games Chicago at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m. Columbus at Edmonton, 8 p.m. Los Angeles at Anaheim, 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s results Moose Jaw 6 Swift Current 2 Brandon 4 Regina 1 Tri-City at Seattle, late Wednesday’s games Medicine Hat at Prince Albert, 7 p.m. Red Deer at Calgary, 7 p.m. Kootenay at Lethbridge, 7 p.m. Kamloops at Prince George, 8 p.m. Seattle at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m. Portland at Spokane, 8:05 p.m. Friday’s games Swift Current at Lethbridge, 7 p.m. Red Deer at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Calgary at Kootenay, 7 p.m. Brandon at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m. Prince Albert at Regina, 7 p.m. Medicine Hat at Saskatoon, 7:05 p.m. Kamloops at Prince George, 8 p.m. Everett at Victoria, 8:05 p.m. Seattle at Spokane, 8:05 p.m. Portland at Tri-City, 8:05 p.m. Kelowna at Vancouver, 8:30 p.m. National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts Montreal 71 44 20 7 95 Tampa Bay 71 43 21 7 93 Detroit 68 38 19 11 87 Boston 70 36 23 11 83 Ottawa 69 34 24 11 79 Florida 70 31 25 14 76 Toronto 71 27 38 6 60 Buffalo 70 20 43 7 47

GF GA 187 159 230 184 200 183 185 177 196 181 172 195 188 226 134 235

Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts N.Y. Rangers68 44 17 7 95 N.Y. Islanders72 43 25 4 90 Pittsburgh 70 39 21 10 88 Washington 71 38 23 10 86 Philadelphia 72 29 28 15 73 New Jersey 70 30 29 11 71 Columbus 69 30 35 4 64 Carolina 69 26 34 9 61

GF GA 207 158 222 203 196 175 209 175 187 206 160 179 180 218 162 189

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division

Thursday’s Games San Jose at Toronto, 5:30 p.m. Carolina at Montreal, 5:30 p.m. Boston at Ottawa, 5:30 p.m. Detroit at Florida, 5:30 p.m. Washington at Minnesota, 6 p.m. St. Louis at Winnipeg, 6 p.m. Pittsburgh at Dallas, 6:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Calgary, 7 p.m. Columbus at Vancouver, 8 p.m. Colorado at Arizona, 8 p.m. Tuesday’s summaries Blues 4, Flames 0 First Period No Scoring. Penalties — Backlund Cgy (hooking) 11:57, Reaves StL (fighting) 17:57, Bollig Cgy (fighting) 17:57. Second Period 1. St. Louis, Steen 21 (Oshie, Backes) 11:32. Penalties — None. Third Period 2. St. Louis, Lehtera 11 (Schwartz, Tarasenko) 1:18. 3. St. Louis, Steen 22 (Oshie, Backes) 9:38. 4. St. Louis, Backes 24 (unassisted) 14:25 (en). Penalties — Stastny StL (high-sticking) 11:22. Shots on goal St. Louis 8 10 8 — 26 Calgary 6 11 8 — 25 Goal — St. Louis: Elliott (W, 24-11-2); Calgary: Hiller (L, 21-18-4). Power plays (goal-chances) — St. Louis: 0-1; Calgary: 0-1. Jets 5, Sharks 2 First Period 1. Winnipeg, Lowry 8 (Ladd) 1:10. 2. Winnipeg, Scheifele 12 (Enstrom, Wheeler) 9:39 (pp). 3. Winnipeg, Ladd 24 (Trouba, Frolik) 13:01 (pp). Penalties — Lowry Wpg (holding) 7:23, Braun SJ (slashing) 8:28, Karlsson SJ (high-sticking) 11:54. Second Period 4. San Jose, Pavelski 33 (Thornton, Karlsson) 1:06. 5. Winnipeg, Wheeler 21 (Stafford, Scheifele) 7:05. Penalties — Vlasic SJ (interference) 13:49, Slater Wpg (stick holding) 17:04.

Third Period 6. Winnipeg, Wheeler 22 (Stafford, Scheifele) 9:12. 7. San Jose, Pavelski 34 (Burns, Thornton) 17:35. Penalties — Stuart Wpg (cross-checking) 3:47, Harrison Wpg (roughing) 14:22, Scott SJ (roughing) 14:22, Scott SJ (misconduct) 14:22. Shots on goal San Jose 7 17 16 — 40 Winnipeg 10 8 4 — 22 Goal — San Jose: Niemi (L, 27-20-7); Winnipeg: Pavelec (W, 15-14-7). Power plays (goal-chances) — San Jose: 0-4; Winnipeg: 2-3. Canucks 4, Flyers 1 First Period No Scoring. Penalties — None. Second Period 1. Philadelphia, Raffl 17 (Giroux, Simmonds) 10:42. 2. Vancouver, Edler 6 (Richardson, Dorsett) 14:28. Penalties — Hamhuis Vcr (slashing) 6:51, Voracek Pha (fighting) 9:41, Hamhuis Vcr (fighting) 9:41, MacDonald Pha (unsportsmanlike conduct) 14:28, Dorsett Vcr (unsportsmanlike conduct) 14:28. Third Period 3. Vancouver, Burrows 13 (D. Sedin, Edler) 6:44. 4. Vancouver, Burrows 14 (D. Sedin, Sbisa) 7:01. 5. Vancouver, Vrbata 26 (Matthias) 19:50 (en). Penalties — Horvat Vcr (high-sticking) 11:04, L. Schenn Pha (cross-checking) 14:26. Shots on goal Philadelphia 8 10 10 — 28 Vancouver 9 10 16 — 35 Goal — Philadelphia: Mason (L, 14-16-10); Vancouver: Lack (W, 12-9-3). Power plays (goal-chances) — Philadelphia: 0-2; Vancouver: 0-1. Canadiens 3, Panthers 2 First Period No Scoring. Penalties — Jagr Fla (hooking) 19:31, Gallagher Mtl (high-sticking) 20:00, Mitchell Fla (roughing) 20:00. Second Period 1. Florida, Barkov 12 (Huberdeau) 4:20. 2. Montreal, Emelin 3 (Prust, Weise) 5:44. 3. Montreal, De La Rose 3 (Prust) 8:23 (sh). 4. Florida, Pirri 16 (Boyes, Bjugstad) 13:35. 5. Montreal, Subban 13 (Eller, De La Rose) 15:26. Penalties — Malhotra Mtl (holding) 6:48. Third Period No Scoring. Penalties — Petry Mtl (stick holding) 5:55, SmithPelly Mtl (holding) 13:32, Campbell Fla (elbowing) 17:09, Galchenyuk Mtl (interference) 17:34, Jagr Fla (hooking) 19:45, Bolland Fla (roughing) 20:00. Shots on goal Montreal 13 8 4 — 25 Florida 9 13 21 — 43 Goal — Montreal: Tokarski (W, 6-5-3); Florida: Ellis (L, 3-2-1). Power plays (goal-chances) — Montreal: 0-3; Florida: 0-4. Senators 2, Hurricanes 1 (OT) First Period 1. Carolina, Lindholm 15 (Skinner, Liles) 12:59. Penalties — Borowiecki Ott (fighting) 2:44, Malone Car (fighting) 2:44, Michalek Ott (interference) 17:09. Second Period 2. Ottawa, Wiercioch 2 (Karlsson, Zibanejad) 13:22 (pp). Penalties — Malone Car (high-sticking) 11:17, Faulk Car (delay of game) 12:54. Third Period No Scoring. Penalties — Condra Ott (hooking) 0:49, Hoffman Ott (roughing) 3:49, Hainsey Car (roughing) 3:49, Semin Car (tripping) 8:21, Michalek Ott (roughing) 17:28, Gerbe Car (roughing) 17:28. Overtime 3. Ottawa, Stone 18 (Turris, Karlsson) 4:46. Penalties — None. Shots on goal Ottawa 7 16 7 3 — 33 Carolina 9 6 18 3 — 36 Goal — Ottawa: Hammond (W, 11-0-1); Carolina: Khudobin (LO, 8-13-4).

Baseball Major League Baseball Spring Training AMERICAN LEAGUE W L Pct Kansas City 11 4 .733 Minnesota 7 3 .700 Houston 7 4 .636 Oakland 10 6 .625 New York 9 6 .600 Boston 8 6 .571 Texas 7 6 .538 Toronto 8 7 .533 Los Angeles 7 7 .500 Tampa Bay 6 6 .500 Seattle 6 7 .462 Chicago 5 7 .417 Cleveland 6 9 .400 Detroit 6 11 .353 Baltimore 4 12 .250

Los Angeles Miami Arizona Colorado St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh New York San Diego Washington Chicago

NATIONAL LEAGUE W L Pct 8 2 .800 8 5 .615 9 6 .600 7 5 .583 7 5 .583 8 7 .533 7 7 .500 6 6 .500 7 8 .467 7 8 .467 6 7 .462 6 9 .400

Atlanta 5 9 .357 Milwaukee 4 9 .308 San Francisco 4 12 .250 NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not. Monday’s Games Washington 2, Houston (ss) 1 Houston (ss) 2, Atlanta 2, tie Boston 4, N.Y. Mets 3 St. Louis 1, Detroit 0 Baltimore 16, Philadelphia 4 San Diego 7, Chicago Cubs 0 Kansas City 6, Cleveland 5 L.A. Dodgers 10, Oakland 5 Cincinnati 10, San Francisco 4 L.A. Angels 5, Texas 3 Arizona 6, Chicago White Sox 2

Oakland 13, San Diego (ss) 2 L.A. Angels 11, Colorado 0 Toronto 4, N.Y. Yankees 2 Wednesday’s Games Washington vs. Miami, 11:05 a.m. Baltimore vs. Minnesota (ss), 11:05 a.m. Minnesota (ss) vs. Boston, 11:05 a.m. Tampa Bay vs. Toronto, 11:07 a.m. Chicago Cubs vs. L.A. Dodgers, 2:05 p.m. Oakland vs. Seattle, 2:05 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Kansas City, 2:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox vs. Cincinnati, 2:05 p.m. San Diego vs. Colorado, 2:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees vs. Atlanta, 4:05 p.m. Detroit vs. Pittsburgh, 4:05 p.m. Arizona vs. Colorado, 8:10 p.m.

National Basketball Association LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS — Signed G Nate Robinson to a second 10-day contract. MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES — Re-assigned F-C Jarnell Stokes to Iowa (NBADL). UTAH JAZZ — Recalled G Ian Clark from Idaho (NBADL). FOOTBALL National Football League MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Re-signed OT Mike Harris. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed RB Travaris Cadet. OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed RB Trent Richardson. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Agreed to terms with WR Stevie Johnson on a three-year contract. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Signed G-T Erik Pears to a two-year contract. Canadian Football League CFL — Named Jeffrey Orridge commissioner. HOCKEY National Hockey League WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Reassigned RW Chris Conner and G Philipp Grubauer to Hershey (AHL). American Hockey League AHL — Suspended Rochester RW Dan Catenacci three games for a boarding incident in a March 13

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Friday ● Minor hockey provincials: Major midget AA at Red Deer Arena and Kinex, first game at 9 a.m.; Peewee AA major at Olds; Midget B at Ponoka; Midget C at Trochu and Three Hills; Peewee D at Big Valley. ● Curling: Canadian college championships at Olds. ● Gymnastics: Zones/trials to Westerns at Exelta Gymnastics Club, Collicutt Centre. ● WHL: Red Deer at Edmonton, 7 p.m., Rexall Place (The Drive). ● Heritage junior B hockey: Coaldale at Blackfalds, third game of best-of-five final, 7:30 p.m.

National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 40 27 .597 — Boston 30 36 .455 9 Brooklyn 27 38 .415 12 Philadelphia 15 52 .224 25 New York 14 53 .209 26 Southeast Division W L Pct GB x-Atlanta 53 14 .791 — Washington 39 28 .582 14 Miami 30 36 .455 22 Charlotte 29 36 .446 23 Orlando 21 48 .304 33 Central Division W L Pct GB Cleveland 43 26 .623 — Chicago 40 28 .588 2 Milwaukee 34 33 .507 8 Indiana 30 36 .455 11 Detroit 24 43 .358 18 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB Memphis 47 21 .691 — Houston 45 22 .672 1 Dallas 43 25 .632 4 San Antonio 41 25 .621 5 New Orleans 37 30 .552 9 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Portland 44 21 .677 — Oklahoma City 37 30 .552 8 Utah 30 36 .455 14 Denver 26 42 .382 19 Minnesota 14 52 .212 30 Pacific Division W L Pct GB x-Golden State 53 13 .803 — L.A. Clippers 42 25 .627 11 Phoenix 35 33 .515 19 Sacramento 22 44 .333 31 L.A. Lakers 17 49 .258 36 x-clinched playoff spot

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SAPPORO, Japan — Standings and results from the 2015 women’s world curling championship, from March 14-22: ROUND ROBIN Country (Skip) W L Canada (Jones) 6 1 Switzerland (Paetz) 6 1 Russia (Sidorova) 5 2 China (S.Liu) 4 3 Germany (Driendl) 4 3 Japan (Ogasawara) 4 3 Scotland (Muirhead) 4 3 Sweden (Prytz) 4 3 Denmark (L.Neilsen) 2 5 Finland (Puustinen) 2 5 U.S. (Sormunen) 1 6 Norway (Skaslien) 0 7 Monday’s results Seventh Draw Switzerland 7 China 3 Russia 9 Sweden 3 Germany 6 U.S. 5 Japan 6 Norway 5 Eighth Draw Sweden 7 Denmark 5 Scotland 8 Norway 7 Japan 8 Finland 5 Canada 7 Russia 5 Ninth Draw Germany 8 Norway 4 U.S. 6 Japan 4 Switzerland 8 Russia 4 Sweden 9 China 3 Tuesday’s results Draw 10 Canada 10. U.S. 2 Switzerland 8 Finland 7 China 7 Scotland 5 Denmark 9 Germany 7 Draw 11

Toronto 117, Indiana 98 Boston 108, Philadelphia 89 Memphis 92, Denver 81 Brooklyn 122, Minnesota 106 Miami 106, Cleveland 92 Dallas 119, Oklahoma City 115 Utah 94, Charlotte 66 Atlanta 110, Sacramento 103 Golden State 108, L.A. Lakers 105 Tuesday’s Games Detroit 105, Memphis 95 New York 104, San Antonio 100, OT New Orleans 85, Milwaukee 84 Houston 107, Orlando 94 Charlotte at L.A. Clippers, late Wednesday’s Games Detroit at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. Brooklyn at Cleveland, 5 p.m. Minnesota at Toronto, 5:30 p.m. Portland at Miami, 5:30 p.m. Indiana at Chicago, 6 p.m. Boston at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m. Orlando at Dallas, 6 p.m. San Antonio at Milwaukee, 6 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Sacramento, 8 p.m. Atlanta at Golden State, 8:30 p.m. Washington at Utah, 8:30 p.m. Thursday’s Games Minnesota at New York, 5:30 p.m. Denver at Houston, 6 p.m. New Orleans at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Utah at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m. NBA Scoring Leaders G Westbrook, OKC 52 Harden, HOU 65 James, CLE 58 Davis, NOR 54 Cousins, SAC 52 Curry, GOL 64 Aldridge, POR 58 Griffin, LAC 52 Irving, CLE 64 Thompson, GOL 64 Wade, MIA 48 Lillard, POR 65

FG 480 517 536 520 426 518 533 452 502 506 398 470

FT 411 550 333 292 377 253 257 248 278 193 221 284

PTS 1429 1748 1507 1333 1231 1505 1351 1160 1418 1404 1038 1383

AVG 27.5 26.9 26.0 24.7 23.7 23.6 23.3 22.3 22.2 21.9 21.4 21.4

Russia 7 Japan 3 Canada 8 Denmark 7 Sweden 8 Norway 5 Scotland 8 Finland 3 Draw 12 Sweden vs. Finland Scotland vs. Russia Denmark vs. Japan Canada vs. Norway Wednesday, March 18 Draw 13, 11 p.m., Tuesday Norway vs. Switzerland; Japan vs. China; Germany vs. Russia; Sweden vs. U.S. Draw 14, 4 a.m. Scotland vs. Germany; Finland vs. U.S.; Switzerland vs. Canada; Denmark vs. China. Draw 15, 6 p.m. U.S. vs. Denmark; Germany vs. Canada; Finland vs. China; Switzerland vs. Scotland. Thursday, March 19 Draw 16, 11 p.m. Wednesday Japan vs. Canada; Denmark vs. Norway; Scotland vs. Sweden; Russia vs. Finland. Draw 17, 4 a.m. China vs. Russia; Sweden vs. Switzerland; Norway vs. U.S.; Japan vs. Germany. End of round robin PLAYOFFS Friday, March 20 Tiebreakers (if necessary), TBA Page Playoffs One vs. Two, 4 a.m. or 6 p.m. Three vs. Four, 4 a.m. or 6 p.m. Saturday, March 21 Semifinal, 2 a.m. Bronze Medal Game, 6 p.m. Sunday, March 22 Gold Medal Game, 12 a.m.

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● Minor hockey provincials: Major midget AA, semifinals at 9 a.m. at Red Deer Arena and Kinex, final at 3 p.m. at Red Deer Arena; Peewee AA major at Olds; Midget B at Ponoka; Midget C at Trochu and Three Hills; Peewee D at Big Valley. ● Gymnastics: Zones/trials to Westerns at Exelta Gymnastics Club, Collicutt Centre. ● Men’s basketball: Playoffs — Grandview Allstars vs. Orangemen, All Sports Cresting Lacombe vs. Henry’s Eavestroughing, Johns Manville vs. Silver Spurs, 4:15 p.m.; Carstar vs. TBA, Rusty Chuckers vs. Alken Basin Drillers, 5:30 p.m.; all games at Lindsay Thurber. ● Senior AAA hockey: Bentley at Innisfail, fourth game of best-of-seven provincial/Chinook league final, 5 p.m.

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game against Hamilton. Suspended Albany LW Joe Whitney for an additional game after receiving a match penalty for cross-checking assessed in a March 14 game against Syracuse on March 14. Suspended Toronto LW Troy Bodie two games for an elbowing incident in a March 15 game at Hamilton. GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS — Named Amber Getty corporate sales fulfilmentco-ordinator and Michael King digital media producer. MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS — Signed D Scott Ford to a professional tryout contract. ECHL GWINNETT GLADIATORS — Signed D Zach Sarig. SOCCER Major League Soccer MLS — Suspended Sporting Kansas City assistant coach Mateus Manoel one game and fined him an undisclosed amount for entering the field in the 64th minute of the March 14 game against FC Dallas. Fined FC Dallas MF Kyle Bekker for violating the League’s policy of hands to the face/head/neck of an opponent after coming into contact with Sporting Kansas City D Kevin Ellis. North American Soccer League ATLANTA SILVERBACKS — Signed D Christopher Christian.

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BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB — Named Tony Reagins senior vice-president for youth programs. American League CLEVELAND INDIANS — Optioned RHP Shawn Armstrong, RHP Charles Brewer and INF Giovanny Urshela to Columbus (IL) and RHP Cody Anderson, LHP Ryan Merritt and C Tony Wolters to Akron (EL). Reassigned C Jake Lowery, OF Tyler Naquin, RHP Will Roberts and OF Jordan Smith their minor league camp. LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Optioned RHP Jeremy McBryde to Salt Lake (PCL) and RHP Danny Reynolds to Arkansas (Texas). Reassigned RHP Frank Herrmann to their minor league camp. Traded C Jackson Williams to the San Francisco Giants for cash considerations. NEW YORK YANKEES — Optioned C Gary Sanchez to Trenton (EL) and reassigned him to minor league camp. Optioned RHP Domingo German to Tampa (FSL) and RHP Branden Pinder to Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre (IL) and reassigned both to minor league camp. Re-assigned INF Greg Bird and INF Kyle Roller to minor league camp. SEATTLE MARINERS — Optioned RHP Mayckol Guaipe to Tacoma (PCL). TEXAS RANGERS — Optioned OF Michael Choice and RHPs Jerad Eickhoff and Luke Jackson to Round Rock (PCL). Assigned RHP Alec Asher, LHP Martire Garcia and C Pat Cantwell to their minor league camp. Released LHP Michael Kirkman. National League LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Optioned C Austin Barnes to their minor league camp. Reassigned INFs O’Koyea Dickson and Erisbel Arruebarrena to their minor league camp. MIAMI MARLINS — Optioned LHP Adam Conley, LHP Justin Nicolino and RHP Matt Ramsey New Orleans (PCL). MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Optioned INF Yadiel Rivera and LHP Mike Strong to Biloxi (SL). NEW YORK METS — Optioned RHP Gabriel Ynoa, INF Wilfredo Tovar, INF Dilson Herrera and RHP Hansel Robles to their minor league camp. Reassigned RHP Tyler Pill, RHP Cody Satterwhite and RHP Matt Bowman to their minor league camp. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Optioned LHP Tylor Lyons and INF Greg Garcia to Memphis (PCL). Reassigned C Carson Kelly to Palm Beach (FSL) and INF Breyvic Valera to the Memphis. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Optioned OF Daniel Carbonnel to Richmond (SL) and RHPs Derek Law and Joan Gregorio to San Jose (Cal). Reassigned INFs Christan Arroyo, Kelby Tomlinson and Carlos Triunfel; Cs Aramis Garcia and Tyler Ross; OF Mac Williamson; LHPs Tyson Blach and Adalberto Mejia; and RHPs Kyle Crick, Cory Gearrin and Chris Stratton to their minor league camp. WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Released INF/OF Jeff Kobernus. American Association FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS — Signed RHP Taylor Stanton, RHP Ty Kelley and LHP Tyler Fletcher. SIOUX FALLS CANARIES — Signed INF RJ Perucki. BASKETBALL

Thursday ● Curling: Canadian college championships at Olds. ● Minor hockey provincials: Major midget AA at Red Deer Arena and Kinex, first game at 3:15 p.m.; Peewee AA major at Olds; Midget B at Ponoka; Midget C at Trochu and Three Hills; Peewee D at Big Valley. ● Men’s basketball: Playoffs — Monstars vs. NWS Axemen, Wells Furniture vs. Bulldog Scrap Metal, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m., Lindsay Thurber.

● Minor hockey provincials: Major midget AA at Red Deer Arena and Kinex, first game at 9 a.m.; Peewee AA major at Olds; Midget B at Ponoka; Midget C at Trochu and Three Hills; Peewee D at Big Valley. ● Gymnastics: Zones/trials to Westerns at Exelta Gymnastics Club, Collicutt Centre. ● Curling: Canadian college championships at Olds. ● WHL: Edmonton at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Centrium. ● Senior AAA hockey: Bentley at Innisfail, third game of best-of-seven provincial/Chinook league final, 7:30 p.m.

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Thursday’s Games Minnesota vs. Tampa Bay, 11:05 a.m. N.Y. Mets (ss) vs. St. Louis, 11:05 a.m. Miami vs. Atlanta, 11:05 a.m. Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore, 11:05 a.m. Detroit vs. Washington, 11:05 a.m. Boston vs. Toronto, 11:07 a.m. Houston vs. N.Y. Mets (ss), 11:10 a.m. San Francisco vs. Milwaukee, 2:05 p.m. Texas vs. Cincinnati, 2:05 p.m. L.A. Angels vs. L.A. Dodgers, 2:05 p.m. Colorado vs. Kansas City, 2:05 p.m. Philadelphia vs. N.Y. Yankees, 5:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona, 7:40 p.m. Cleveland vs. Seattle, 8:05 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games Washington 6, Detroit 4 Minnesota 10, Baltimore 9 Atlanta 11, Boston 3 St. Louis 7, Miami (ss) 1 Tampa Bay 5, Philadelphia 3 Houston 13, Pittsburgh 7 N.Y. Mets 6, Miami (ss) 4 Cincinnati 4, Cleveland 0 Chicago White Sox 5, Seattle 5, tie Texas 11, L.A. Dodgers 11, tie Chicago Cubs 4, Kansas City 3 Arizona 10, San Francisco 0 Milwaukee 6, San Diego (ss) 4

Today ● Curling: Canadian college championships at Olds. ● WHL: Red Deer at Calgary, 7 p.m., Saddledome (The Drive).

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Lyles leads Canadians into March Madness SASKATOON-BORN KENTUCKY WILDCAT IS ONE OF 28 CANADIANS TAKING PART IN NCAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Whoever was working out at 6 a.m. at the Armstrong Pavilion in Indianapolis years ago would stop and watch Trey Lyles, intrigued by the scrawny fourthgrader who was doing layups while strapped in a weight vest, or skipping with a thick five-pound jump rope. “His workouts were brutal, they were gruesome,” says his dad Thomas. “But I wanted him to understand that if you’re going to do this, in order for you to be the best, you have to understand how to work, and every moment on this court has to be productive. “A person can be better than you, they can be more athletic, they can be stronger, they can be faster, they can be taller. But one thing they cannot do, they cannot outwork you.” The hard work obviously paid off as nearly a decade later, Trey Lyles is a rising star on Canada’s burgeoning basketball landscape. The 19-year-old is a freshman forward for the Kentucky Wildcats, who ride a perfect 34-0 season record into the NCAA men’s basketball championship. He’s also one of 28 Canadians on the March Madness men’s rosters. Lyles was born in Saskatoon to an American dad and Canadian mom. Thomas was there playing for the Saskatoon Storm of the World Basketball League. Trey has spent most of his life in Indianapolis, where he and his dad developed an early-morning ritual of hitting the gym together, rising each day at 5 a.m. “It started out with me getting him up, and then it became such the norm, there would be days when I’d think, ’I’m just going to sleep in today. We’re not going to go,”’ Thomas says in a phone interview. “And he would sneak in my room and he’d be (whispering), ’Dad. Dad. Dad. Dad. Are we going to the gym?’ This was like 5:15 in the morning, and I’m like, ’Oh my gosh, I’m so tired.’ But I never said no.” Trey, who also played hockey and baseball as a youngster, would strap on a weight vest — this “little bitty skinny kid” — and Thomas would guide him through a rigorous session of layups, dribbling and shooting. He’d skip with a jump rope as thick as a washing machine hose.

“He kept wanting it, wanted more and more and more, and it just became a lifestyle for him,” says Thomas. “And he would ask a lot of questions. He wanted to understand the game as well as the rules of the game, as well as just playing the game and that’s what we’ve done.” There was a full-circle moment for Thomas last weekend. He was in Nashville, watching his son and the Wildcats roar to the Southeastern Conference title. “I’ve always been on the sideline with him as a coach as well as his trainer, and I’m kind of his confidante ... we have a very, very unique relationship. And as I’m watching him over the weekend, it’s almost like, ’Man, is this really happening?’ It’s so surreal because I just remember my little buddy and think, ’Wow.’ I get choked up just thinking about it,” Thomas says, before apologizing for getting emotional. “I just remember my little buddy wanting to get up at 5 o’clock in the morning. Oh my gosh, wow.” Trey, who led his Arsenal Tech high school team to a state title last year in Indiana, also played in the McDonald’s All-American game, the Jordan Brand Classic and the Nike Hoop Summit. At Kentucky, the six-foot-10 power forward has started 16 of 31 games and is averaging 8.4 points a night. He draws comparisons to Carlos Boozer or Sean May, and is known as a skilled and polished player with great footwork. Thomas, who’s an R&B singer — he goes by T. Lyles — hopes he prepared his son well for college and beyond. “I will say this, Trey was ready to play college basketball as a freshman in high school,” Thomas says. “Of course he wouldn’t have been as strong or as fast, but as for talent-wise, skillwise, and understanding of the game, he was ready.” Trey was originally part of USA Basketball’s pipeline, but has played for Canada since 2012, and helped the national junior squad to a best-ever sixthplace finish at the 2013 under-19 world championships. Lyles was second in scoring behind Milwaukee Bucks point guard Tyler Ennis. The Wildcats open March Madness on Thursday in Louisville, where they face the winner of Tuesday’s game between Manhattan and Hampton.

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Kentucky’s Trey Lyles, right, looks for an opening against Florida’s Dorian FinneySmith during an NCAA college basketball game March 7, 2015, in Lexington, Ky. The saskatoon-born Lyles is one of 28 Canadians taking part in the NCAA men’s basketball championship which starts this week.

List of Canadians participating in March Madness A look at the 28 Canadian players on March Madness men’s rosters: South Region Gonzaga — Kevin Pangos, Holland Landing, Ont.; Kyle Wiltjer, Portland, Ore. (holds dual citizenship); Dustin Triano, Tsawwassen, B.C. San Diego St — Kevin Zabo, Gatineau, Que. Utah — Dallin Bachynski, Calgary Iowa St — Naz Long, Mississauga, Ont. East Region Villanova — Dylan Ennis, Brampton, Ont. Lafayette — Jake Newman, Surrey, B.C. Providence — Junior Lomomba, Montreal

Dayton — Dyshawn Pierre, Whitby, Ont. Oklahoma — Dinjiyl Walker, Thornhill, Ont. Albany — Richard Peters, Pickering, Ont. Virginia — Marial Shayok, Ottawa West Region Oregon — Dillon Brooks, Mississauga, Ont. Harvard — Agunwa Okolie, Ajax, Ont.; Chris Egi, Markham, Ont.; Patrick Steeves, Montreal Baylor — Kenny Cherry, Montreal Midwest Region Buffalo — Jarryn Skeete, Brampton, Ont.; Rodell Wigginton, Dartmouth, N.S. Kentucky — Trey Lyles, Saskatoon New Mexico St — Daniel Mullings, Toronto; Tanveer Bhullar, Toronto; Matthew Taylor, Brampton, Ont.; Jalyn Pennie, Ajax, Ont.; Rashawn Browne, Toronto Valparaiso — Tevonn Walker, Montreal; Max Joseph, Montreal

CBC exec Orridge succeeds Cohon as CFL commissioner BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — The league that blazed the trail for black quarterbacks in pro football now has its first black commissioner. Longtime sports executive Jeffrey Orridge will take over the CFL’s top job next month. He succeeds Mark Cohon, who stepped down in January after eight years on the job. Orridge leaves his position as executive director of sports and general manager of Olympics at CBC to take the CFL helm, becoming the first black Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS commissioner among North America’s top five pro sports organizations — Newly-appointed CFL Commissioner the CFL, NFL, NBA, NHL and Major Jeffrey Orridge smiles during a press League Baseball. conference in Toronto on Tuesday. “I’m fully cognizant of that and fully embrace it,” Orridge said Tuesday af- fied, if you’re capable, if you deserve it ter being introduced at a downtown ho- you will get an opportunity in Canada tel. “I’m very proud of where I’ve come and Canada is truly the land of opporfrom, my background, my heritage . tunity.’ . . it’s a remarkable thing that we’ve “That’s why the CFL has always come this far but it’s really been on held a special place in my heart. It the shoulders of everybody else who’s represented to me what Canada was come before me. “I don’t think myself as a black all about. It was about opportunity and sports executive, I don’t consider my- access and fairness.” Orridge and his family have lived self the black commissioner. I consider myself the 13th commissioner of the in Canada since 2007. He’s about to beCFL with an obligation and responsi- come a Canadian citizen. The Harvard Law School graduate, bility to carry on and build on my 12 who has attended the last three Grey predecessors and all their work.” Growing up, the 54-year-old New Cups, assumes his new post April 29. York native fondly remembers his fa- Terms of his deal weren’t released. ther praising the CFL for allowing Warren Moon to play quarterback when no NFL team would. Moon starred with the Edmonton Eskimos from 1978 to ’83 before heading south and earning nine Pro Bowl nominations over 17 seasons with Houston, Minnesota, Seattle and Kansas City. “My father and I when I was growing up were watching a CFL game and he said to me, ’This is why I love Canada, Jeffrey,”’ Orridge said. “I didn’t quite understand and he pointed to Warren Moon and said, ’If you’re quali- Follow us on Facebook to see all our news

He’ll take over a stable league with a new lucrative television deal and collective bargaining agreement with its players in place through 2018. But questions still remain about the Toronto Argonauts, who’ve yet to secure a new home with Rogers Centre lease expiring after the ’17 season. Owner David Braley and Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment continue to talk about the Argos playing at BMO Field. “This city is vitally important to the health of the league, it is a priority,” said Orridge. “Obviously it’s been discussed for some time and discussions are ongoing but certainly that’s going to be one of the lynchpins, I think, in insuring that this league continues to grow and prosper.” Orridge also faces the challenge of making the league game more relevant to young people. “We need to move the needle, we need to reach out to that next generation,” said CFL board chairman Jim Lawson, who headed up the commissioner search committee. “Leadership, media, growing revenue, these are all things that hit right in Jeffrey’s sweet spot. “We’re in a great place today and we’re going to be in a better place as a result of Jeffrey’s tenure” As part of his role at CBC, Orridge oversaw rights acquisitions, including the Olympics and the upcoming

Pan Am Games. He also structured the multi-year sub-licensing agreement with Rogers for Hockey Night in Canada. Prior to CBC, Orridge was chief operating officer at the Right To Play charity. He’s also worked at Mattel Inc., Reebok and USA Basketball. “Mark Cohon did a great job for the league,” said Calgary Stampeders president Gordon Norrie. “From what I hear from Jeff, he’s going to be the guy that takes us to the next level. “He’s very well educated. He’s got a lot of sports experience.” Orridge said he understands it’s a competitive business and that being “more innovative” will be crucial. “I think because of my background in sports business, marketing, brandbuilding, licensing, merchandising, contract negotiations . . . I think we’re really poised for some very, very exciting things,” he said. First on his priority list will be connecting with CFL fans, something that made the approachable Cohon popular among the league’s supporters. “I’m going to make it one of my goals in the first 90 days of my tenure to visit every stadium, every partner, every environment where the CFL is,” Orridge said. “I’d say within the first nine weeks I’ll certainly be in nine different cities.”

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Drunk hit student, teacher PROBATION, TIME SERVED FOR RAMPAGE AT CITY SCHOOL ON MARCH 5 BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF An alcohol-fueled spree through Central Middle School led a Red Deer man to two years of probation and time served. The crime spree included punching a teacher, chasing students and banging band instruments before police were able to arrest the shirtless man. Tristan Palmer Krahn, 27, of Red Deer pleaded guilty to assault and disturbing the peace on Tuesday in Red Deer provincial court before Judge John Holmes. Police arrested Krahn at about 2 p.m. on March 5 near the school in

downtown Red Deer. Krahn followed a music class into school earlier that afternoon. Once inside the band room, he banged a few instruments around. The teacher told Krahn he couldn’t be there, but Krahn persisted. The teacher attempted to get the students into another room, but three were left behind. Krahn chased the three students down the school’s hall, bumping into a door and spilling alcohol out of the bottle he held. Krahn slammed one of the students into a locker. He continued up and down the halls and was confronted by another teacher, who told him to leave. Krahn

punched the teacher in the chin before continuing his way through the school. He entered another classroom and hid behind a desk, before he was told to leave by another teacher. Krahn made his way back to the band room and briefly barricaded himself in a storage area. He then escaped the room by breaking a window and climbing out. He tore his shirt off in the process. He was arrested a short time later, near the school, by Red Deer RCMP. Duty counsel Amna Qureshi called the incident out of character for Krahn. Qureshi outlined how Krahn had been going through some tough times. The breakdown of a long-standing re-

lationship and the loss of a job led him down a self-destructive path. Crown prosecutor Carolyn Ayre and Qureshi agreed that Krahn should be sentenced to two-years probation and time served. He has been in custody since March 5 and was given 20 days credit for his pre-trial custody. Qureshi protested the inclusion of an abstinence from alcohol or drugs clause in Krahn’s probation, saying it would set him up to fail. Holmes included the abstinence clause as that was the root cause of the problem. But Holmes said he believed that if Krahn kept with treatment he wouldn’t be back in court. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

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Sarah Koopmans, Anna Suhalj and Cody White enjoy some green mint chocolate chip ice cream at Notre Dame High School on Tuesday. Red Deer joined the world Tuesday marking St. Patrick’s Day by wearing green, eating green and even drinking a little green in celebration of Irish culture.

Graffiti problem worsening BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF

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A graffiti vandal is targeting Sylvan Lake and Mayor Sean McIntyre wants to see the person stopped. The mayor took to the town’s Facebook page on Monday to enlist help from local residents to stop the culprit or culprits. It seems to have struck a nerve. “It’s got about 10,000 reads right now,” he said on Tuesday morning. While graffiti always pops up now and again, the problem has been worse of late, said McIntyre. “It’s been increasing in frequency over the last two months.” A tagger going by BURS seems to be a regular contributor to the spray

paint vandalism showing up on buildings, power boxes and other targets. Police and bylaw officers are aware of the problem and are on the lookout. “Not only is it an unsightly issue … it’s also a case where both the municipality and local property owners are having to use their finances to cover or remove these instances of graffiti when that money is definitely better used in other ways,” McIntyre said. “We’d like to use our dollars for programs we’re doing rather than removing graffiti.” Much of the recent spate of vandalism seems to be connected with a particular tagger, but others are involved as well.

A photo on the town’s website shows a large tag on second-storey wall of Cast Away Source for Sports, which is located on the town’s main street and very visible to residents and visitors. Castaway owner Kerry Burgar said the graffiti appeared about a week ago and the landlord has already painted over it. The vandalism has been on the rise since last summer, he estimated. “It definitely sucks. It’s one of those things, it’s pretty hard to track these people down.” Those with information should call Sylvan Lake RCMP at 403-887-3333 or, if you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

Decreasing the value of the diploma exam will better reflect the work done by teachers and could increase high school completion rates, say Red Deer school officials. The changes were announced on Monday by Alberta Education Minister Gordon Dirks. Grade 12 diploma exams will no longer be worth 50 per cent of a student’s final mark, starting with the 2015-16 school year. Instead, the weight on school-awarded grades will increase to 70 per cent of a student’s final mark, with the remaining 30 per cent coming from diploma exams. “We’re pleased with the assessment practices Alberta Education is going to use,” said Paul Mason, Red Deer Catholic Regional School District superintendent of schools. “It puts more emphasis on the classroom-awarded mark. We feel it’s a much more accurate reflection of student performance and it allows the teachers who see students on a regular basis to have a more prominent role in assessing student performance.” Bev Manning, Red Deer Public School District board chair, echoed Mason’s sentiments. She said classroom teachers are in the best position to make assessments on students. “The 50 per cent weight can make or break the situation for a student,” said Manning. “We’re about doing the best thing possible for students to help them achieve more. “The goal of assessment has changed a bit in that we’re looking to help students better achieve and not to necessarily draw a line in the sand for them and say ‘This is where you pass and this is where you fail.’ ” Diploma exams have been worth 50 per cent of a Grade 12 student’s final mark since the 1980s. Manning believes this change will impact high school completion levels, noting students who have had done well enough during the school year but failed the exam. “This could impact school completion rates, we hope in a positive way,” he said. “Helping us achieve 100 per cent, we’re on-side with that.” In the past, Manning has heard from parents who were concerned about the weighting on diploma exams. “It can be a high anxiety time for students,” said Mason. “Any mechanism that allows student performance to be measured by professionals who see students on a day-to-day basis, we’re pleased with that direction.” mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

Scam alerts sounded by police In the first few months of 2015, Red Deerians have been approached by scammers who threaten to cut off their electricity, lure them into compromising situations then threaten blackmail, tell them they’ve won contests they didn’t enter, and used local phone numbers to mask their identities. Several businesses have received calls within the last few weeks from scammers claiming to represent their electricity and gas providers. They claimed utility bills are overdue and threatened to disconnect utilities immediately unless they are paid through pre-paid VISA cards. “It’s a red flag whenever someone asks to be paid by pre-paid credit cards, gift cards or via electronic money transfers,” says Const. Carmen Kiener of the Red Deer RCMP fraud section. “Credible businesses do not accept payment in these ways. Scammers use it because the money is then nearly impossible to track.” Red Deer RCMP also continue to re-

ceive complaints of extortion by libel, or “sextortion.” These situations generally involve men being approached online by women who lure them into compromising online encounters. The female suspects then approach their victims again, claiming to have recorded the encounter and threatening to post it online unless they are paid by their victims. RCMP also wish to warn the public about “number spoofing” — where scammers use technology to mask the phone number they are calling from and make the call appear to be coming from a local business or individual. Red Deer RCMP have received reports of citizens receiving calls that display as coming from the City of Red Deer, when in fact the calls are from scammers, probably in a different country. The vacation scam is also prevalent in the Red Deer area. Scammers use robo-callers and number spoofing to avoid detection. They claim their victim has won a vacation, then use highpressure tactics in asking for credit

card information in order to pay the “taxes.” RCMP offer the following suggestions to avoid becoming a victim of a scam or fraud: ● Do not give out personal information, over the phone or otherwise, unless you were the one to initiate contact and it is an organization you trust. ● Ask for written information about the person, business or charity. Ask for identification and registered charity numbers. Confirm the validity of the information you are given by looking up their phone number and website yourself rather than using the information they offer you. ● Do not send any money or pay a fee to claim a prize. ● Be suspicious if this is a “today only” offer. If it is truly a legitimate deal, it will be there tomorrow. ● Be wary of appeals that tug at your heart strings, especially pleas involving current events. ● Treat your personal information with care, do not leave it lying around

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for others to take. ● Shred old bills, statements, credit cards, etc. ● Rely on established businesses or individuals, whose reliability and credibility can be established through a professional organization such as the Better Business Bureau (BBB) or the Chamber of Commerce. If you have not lost money but suspect you have been targeted, contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or report it online at www.antifraudcentre.ca. If you receive a suspicious email soliciting your financial information, advise the bank/agency involved. If you are a victim of fraud, contact your local police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre: Red Deer RCMP complaint line 403-343-5575; Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre 1-888-495-8501; or report it online at www.antifraudcentre.ca. For more information, visit the Scams and Fraud section of the RCMP website at www.rcmp-grc.ab.ca. March is Fraud Awareness Month.

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BRIEFS Mad Hatter Tea Party supports cancer patients Enjoy an afternoon tea while supporting a good cause at the Joyce deHaan Memorial Mad Hatter Tea Party. Guests will enjoy a cash bar, silent auction and afternoon entertainment. Guests are encouraged to wear their best hat as prizes are given out to the table with the best hat theme. Funds raised from this event stay in Central Alberta and are earmarked for wigs and hats for cancer patients. Doors open at noon. The program runs from 1 to 4 p.m. Tea, coffee and a light lunch are included in the $25 ticket price. The Black Knight Inn in Red Deer will host the seventh annual Joyce deHaan Mad Hatter Tea on Saturday, March 28. The event memorializes a woman who fought cancer valiantly for 23 years before succumbing to the disease several years ago. For more information and tickets, contact Sharon Schultz at 403-314-2008 or Sharon.schultz@rdpsd.ab.ca.

Dahlia tuber, gladiolus corm sale on March 28 Gardeners who are itching to get their fingers in the soil can attend a dahlia tuber and gladiolus corm sale on March 28. The Alberta Dahlia and Gladiolus Society hosts the event at Bower Place shopping centre from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers will demonstrate how to plant dahlia tubers and gladiolus corms. Many varieties will be on sale. For more information, contact Larry Quintilio at larryquintilio@gmail.com or visit www.albertadahliaandgladsociety.com.

River basin’s future discussed at forum Sustainable water management in the Red Deer River Basin will be a topic at an upcoming water forum. Mike Nemeth, environmental specialist at Alberta WaterSMART, will give a presentation at the Red Deer River Watershed Alliance’s spring forum and general meeting. Alberta WaterSMART is a consulting company that is committed to better water management. Nemeth’s presentation will focus on climate vulnerability and sustainable water management in the Red Deer River Basin. The event entitled 724 Kilometres of Water Quality and You goes from 9:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The watershed alliance’s spring forum and general meeting will be held on Thursday, March 26, at the Trochu Community Centre (215 North Field Road). For more information, visit www. rdrwa.ca, call 403-340-7379 or email info@rdrwa.ca.

Glendale rezoning bid examined at open house Glendale residents are invited to have their say on a rezoning application that would pave the way for a townhouse at an open house on Monday. The applicant asks for a rezoning of 22 Gunn Street to an R2T residential (town house) district from A1 future urban development district. The zoning change would allow construction of a townhouse with a maximum of 16 units. The open house will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to receive more information, review plans for the site, ask questions and provide feedback. Residents within 100 metres of the

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A Canada goose flies in low over a field south of Red Deer this week. The migratory birds are making their annual spring migration and soon many more of the iconic birds will be seen in the sky, on the waterways and in the fields. site have been notified by mail. The open house will run from 3:30 to 7 :30 p.m. at St. Teresa of Avila School (190 Glendale Boulevard.)

Speaker to discuss how to protect from fraud Mature adults will have the opportunity to learn how to protect themselves against fraud on March 25. The luncheon will educate guests about common scams. Ron Rose, vice-president of Alberta Council on Aging, will speak at the luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Guests are invited to bring friends and neighbours. An $8 per person fee covers the guest speaker and a catered lunch. The luncheon is held in fellowship hall at Living Stones Church, 2020 40th Ave. in Red Deer. For more information, visit www.livingstones.ab.ca or call 403-347-7311.

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Stress management goes beyond sport CANADIAN SHARES STRESS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES IN PERFORMING UNDER PRESSURE BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — From writing exams to taking a game-winning shot, virtually everyone will be confronted by a pressure moment, but a Canadian performance coach says there are strategies to put the squeeze on stress and thrive in tough challenges. Toronto-based J.P. Pawliw-Fry teamed with renowned psychologist Hendrie Weisinger on the new book “Performing Under Pressure” (Crown Business). Pawliw-Fry spends part of his time working with athletic organizations like the NBA’s Orlando Magic and executives from North America’s top four professional sports leagues. He also worked with now-retired Canadian beach volleyball teammates John Child and Mark Heese who won bronze at the 1996 Olympics. But the bulk of his work is with organizations, including Fortune 100 companies, the U.S. Army and Navy and CIA. “Performing Under Pressure” involved a multi-year study of 12,000 people, including Fortune 500 executives, CEOs, Navy SEALs and Olympic athletes. It zeros in on the top 10 per cent to see why they could manage pressure more effectively. The authors write a key differentiator was “an ability under pressure not to become defensive when criticized.” They were are also sensitive to physiological arousal “shifts,” allowing them to do things like breathe slower which helps them process information more effectively. “That top 10 per cent, they weren’t perfect under pressure. (But) they were better able to minimize the effect of pressure on them,” said Pawliw-Fry, co-founder of the Institute for Health

and Human Potential. The book outlines 22 pressure solutions designed to help reduce feelings of anxiety, stress, fear or embarrassment, avoid distraction and guide behaviour. Among them: downsizing the importance of the moment, recalling previous successes and focusing on what is within control. Pawliw-Fry, a father of three, said a strategy students can use prior to taking a test is to write out how they’re feeling. “When we do that, it actually takes those kind of thoughts and emotions and feelings out of what’s known as our working memory — which is kind of a space above the eyes, behind the forehead — where we can hold onto four or five ideas, chunks of information ... at any one time. That’s where we do our thinking on a test. “If that space is clouded up by worries, thoughts, emotions, there’s no space to think.” It can be tough for athletes to close their eyes and take a breath in a pressure moment. In those circumstances, Pawliw-Fry said he’d recommend they use an anchor, thinking of one or more words that remind individuals of themselves at their best. Pawliw-Fry also contends there’s no such thing as a “clutch performance,” saying they have yet to find data to show anyone who’s better under pressure. He points to basketball great Michael Jordan who made the game-winning jumper for the Chicago Bulls in Game 6 the 1998 NBA Finals to clinch the championship. But statistically, Jordan wasn’t a better shooter at the end of the game over the course of his career, and hit just 15 of 35 shots in his final game as a Bull. “What Michael Jordan did better

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Performing Under Pressure co-author J.P. Pawliw-Fry: yet to find data that shows anyone is better under pressure. though — and this is important — is he didn’t let pressure affect him as much. So yes, it diminished him, but not as much as maybe other people who were diminished more.” Pawliw-Fry said it’s also important for individuals to distinguish between stressful and pressure moments which can feel similar but have distinct differences. “If you don’t deliver on a stressful moment — you’re late picking up the kids, you’ve got to drop off your dry cleaning, you’ve got to get your taxes done ... there probably won’t be a ma-

Pharmacare could save cash EXPERTS SAY PROGRAM COULD CUT DRUG SPENDING BY $7.3 BILLION BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — A national pharmacare program wouldn’t break the bank and should in fact save taxpayers billions of dollars, a new analysis suggests. Spending on prescription drugs in Canada could drop by 32 per cent or $7.3 billion if the country adopted a universal public drug plan, the authors said in the article, published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. They noted that Canada is the only country with universal health care that does not also have universal coverage for prescription drugs. Instead drug costs are absorbed by a crazy quilt of payers: the federal government covers First Nations’ drug costs, provincial governments absorb the drug costs of some residents, private sector employers and employees share costs where extended health-care programs are provided as a work benefit and some people are left to pay for their prescription drugs out of pocket. Lead author Steven Morgan said the savings would mainly be generated through better prices for generic drugs, lower costs for brand-name drugs and smarter prescribing practices — things like substituting generic drugs for brand-name drugs when the situation permits. Having a single purchaser would give the country clout when it came to getting the best prices for drugs, he suggested. Other savings were not factored into the analysis but should materialize, Morgan noted. It is currently known that about one out of 10 people don’t take drugs as prescribed because they cannot afford to. If those people were in a position to follow the regimens their doctors prescribed, that should result in better health and lower overall use of the health-care system. The calls for pharmacare in Canada go back decades; universal drug coverage was recommended by the Royal Commission on Health Services in 1964. But the idea has not been embraced by

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federal governments, perhaps because of fears of the price tag such a program might carry. The current federal government has repeatedly signalled it is not interested in making huge forays into the health sector. Still, Morgan argued that this is an opportune time to have such a discussion. “We’re in an election year. And so this is an important year ... in terms of thinking about what Canadians want and what Canadians in essence will ask their governments to do,” said Morgan, a professor in the University of British Columbia’s school of population and public health. “It’s going to take political will. And political will is in part the sum of political incentives. That is the sum of what the electorate, what Canadian citizens, will tell governments that they’re willing to vote for.” The analysis suggested a single-payer system for drugs would cut private-sector drug costs — those absorbed by private companies, unions and uninsured individuals — by more than $8 billion. But the cost to government could rise by $1 billion. Morgan said taxpayers might be willing to pay an additional dollar in taxes for $8 in savings on prescription drug-related costs. “I would take that return on investment any day,” he said. Health economist Steven Lewis agreed that pharmacare could be a winwin: “Better for the public and better value for money.” But Lewis was not certain the savings would be as significant as Morgan and his co-authors predicted. “Practice is very hard to change — experts have been cautioning physicians about overdrugging the elderly for decades and many have expressed concerns about over-medicalization, but the culture is hard to change. So ... I’m less optimistic about better prescribing on a grand scale,” he said in an email.

terial impact on your stress or survival. Yeah, it’s a bit of a hassle, but you’re probably going to be OK. “A pressure moment is different. It can feel like a stressful moment in terms of what it does to us physiologically, but a pressure moment is when there actually will be a material impact on your success or survival. “If we react to every stressful moment as if it’s pressure, it really has a big outcome on our success. We use up all of our resources. And then when we come to a real pressure moment, there’s nothing left.”

SAN DIEGO — New research boosts hope that a highly anticipated, experimental class of cholesterol drugs can greatly lower the risk for heart attacks, death and other heartrelated problems. The government will decide this summer whether to allow two of these drugs on the market. People taking one of these drugs had half the risk of dying or suffering a heart problem compared to others who were given usual care — typically one of the statin drugs such as Lipitor or Zocor, doctors found. Many people cannot tolerate statins or get enough help from them, so new medicines are badly needed. The results are “really impressive and very encouraging” for the new drugs, said one independent expert, Dr. Judith Hochman of NYU Langone Medical Center. The studies were published online Sunday by the New England Journal of Medicine and discussed at an American College of Cardiology conference in San Diego. They are fresh analyses from older studies designed to look at how much the drugs lower cholesterol, so they can only suggest that the drugs also lower heart problems, not prove that point. Definitive studies will take about two more years, so the federal Food and Drug Administration will be deciding the drugs’ fates with only results like this in hand. The drugs are evolocumab, which Amgen Inc. wants to call Repatha, and alirocumab, which Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Sanofi SA have named Praluent. They lower LDL or bad cholesterol more powerfully and in a different way than existing drugs, by blocking PCSK9, a substance that interferes

with the liver’s ability to remove cholesterol from the blood. Side effects remain a question, though, especially on thinking, confusion and memory — problems the FDA has already voiced concern about. The problems affected only 1 or 2 per cent of patients and may be temporary, but they were twice as common among people taking one of the new drugs and need to be closely monitored as studies continue, said Dr. Anthony DeMaria, a University of California at San Diego heart specialist and past president of the American College of Cardiology. As a patient facing potential side effects, “the last one I want” is one that affects the brain, he said. Dr. Eric Topol, a cardiologist at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, California, said the new results show “an unquestionable signal” of a potential safety issue. More side effects turn up once a drug is approved and used in a wider population, he said. Two other heart experts — Drs. Neil Stone and Daniel Lloyd-Jones of Northwestern University in Chicago — wrote in the medical journal that “it would be premature to endorse these drugs for widespread use” until the definitive studies are done in a couple of years. Other drugs that initially seemed good failed when put to the most rigorous test, they wrote. Still, the results so far suggest that the drugs “appear to be on track” to be important new medicines, they wrote. Dr. Clyde Yancy, cardiology chief at Northwestern University in Chicago and a former American Heart Association president, agreed. “Science has revealed a brand new approach to treating cholesterol,” and there is “reasonable enthusiasm” it will be a big boon to patients, he said.

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1992 — White South Africans vote for constitutional reforms that would give legal equality to blacks. 1965 — Cosmonaut Alexei Leonov becomes the first man to spacewalk when he leaves the Voskhod II space capsule while in orbit around the Earth. He is outside the spacecraft for about 20 minutes.

1957 — Canada takes part in disarmament conference with Britain, the U.S., the U.S.S.R. and France. 1945 — Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard scores in a 4-2 victory over the Boston Bruins. He becomes the first NHLer to score 50 goals in a season. Richard does it in 50 games. 1929— Engineers break ground for the Windsor-Detroit tunnel under the Detroit River. 1892 — Former Governor General Lord Stanley says he will donate a silver challenge cup, later named after him, as an award for the best hockey team in Canada.

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ENTERTAINMENT Hockey Wives hope show will ice perception that their lives are all glam BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Emilie Blum is a former intelligence specialist for the U.S. military, Maripier Morin is a TV host in Montreal, and Kodette LaBarbera is a social activist. They’re among the cast members of Hockey Wives, premiering Wednesday on W Network, and they hope the eightpart series will show that their lives aren’t necessarily what fans might expect. “I thought it was really important to show that not every hockey player makes millions of dollars and there is that kind of fringe player that really struggles and is trying to make it in the NHL,” says Blum, who is married to defenceman Jonathon Blum, who has played for the Minnesota Wild but is currently in the minors. “We have a lot of uncertainty in our lives, we go back and forth between the minor leagues and the NHL, and it’s not glamorous. We live out of suitcases and I really wanted to show that it’s not about mansions and millions of dollars. “I’m in it for love, and it’s not just a bunch of girls that spend a lot of money. We all have our own aspirations and dreams and there is a struggle there.” Morin, who is dating Montreal Canadiens winger Brandon Prust, notes the two live in a “super tiny” apartment in Montreal. “I work every day, I have a super busy schedule, so I wanted to show that,” she says. LaBarbera, who is married to Anaheim Ducks goalie Jason LaBarbera, says their eldest son has autism and she was happy to be able to showcase her charity work on the series. “I just hope that everyone understands that we’re all pretty much the same as everyone else,” she says. “Or that we’re just relatable, I guess. That we’re trying to make it, too.” Seven other women are featured in the show, including Nicole Brown, who’s married to Los Angeles Kings captain Dustin Brown, and actress

TORONTO — Documentaries about bullied teen Rehtaeh Parsons and former Newfoundland and Labrador premier Danny Williams are among the high-profile titles heading to a Hot Docs festival bolstered by a record number of female directors. Hot Docs president Chris McDonald says 40 per cent of the directors this year are women. That includes Rama Rau’s No Place to Hide, about Parsons’ heartbreaking case, and Kristina Goolsby and Ashley York’s opening night film Tig, about comic Tig Notaro’s defiant spirit and humour in the face of a cancer diagnosis. Female filmmakers have always

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Martine Forget, who is engaged to Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jonathan Bernier, is photographed in Toronto as she promotes the docu-series Hockey Wives on Friday, Feb.6, 2015 . Noureen DeWulf, wife of Vancouver Canucks goalie Ryan Miller. The cast also includes model Martine Forget, a new mom who is engaged to Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier, and choreographer Brijet Whitney, wife of recently retired all-star Ray Whitney. The roster is rounded out by fashion designer Tiffany Parros, wife of recently retired George Parros; realtor Wendy Tippett, wife of Arizona Coyotes head coach Dave Tippett; and athlete and communications expert Jenny Scrivens, wife of Edmonton Oilers goalie Ben Scrivens. The WAGs (wives and girlfriends) of the NHL, as they’re affectionately referred to in their circles, say they’ve had to support the players in unique ways while they’re on the road. LaBarbera says she feels “like a single mom” when her husband is away for the whole season, and Blum says she tries to take as much burden as she can off her husband so he can focus on hockey. “I feel like I’m a maid, a massage

therapist, an actual therapist,” says Blum. “We just want to do everything that’s possible to make them win,” adds Forget. Says Blum: “Because if they don’t win, then you think: ’What could I have done differently to make him score that game or take the burden off of him so that he could have no pressure?”’ Then there’s the constant worry of the players getting injured on the ice, or getting traded and having to uproot their families. “Every day I live in the fear of him being traded,” says Morin, co-host of “Menage a trois” on the V French-language network. The cast members say they were grateful producers simply wanted to document their lives and not put a catty spin on the show, a la “The Real Housewives” franchise. “I think that’s what people are expecting, but that’s just not hockey and that’s not hockey girls,” says LaBarbera, a Nelson, B.C., native. “There’s no drink tossing.”

Films about Rehtaeh Parsons, Danny Williams head to Hot Docs film festival BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

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been prominent at the festival, but McDonald says this year they seem particularly strong. “Technology has allowed documentary to be much cheaper, faster and easier-to-make films and I think maybe because there are fewer gatekeepers green-lighting films — gatekeepers who may be male in some cases, probably in most cases — it’s a much more democratic process,” McDonald mused. “Talent rises to the surface and there’s nobody there to determine, based on gender or other issues, who gets past the goal posts.” Organizers announced a slate of 210 films from 45 countries Tuesday, many of them centred on comedy or music. That includes Stay Awhile, a portrait of the Canadian ’70s pop group the Bells,

who organizers said will reunite for a special performance 30 years after topping the charts. Other highlights include Danny, which showcases the charismatic Williams; Deep Web, from former Bill & Ted star-turned-director Alex Winter; Michael Madsen’s alien-themed The Visit; an account of Haiti’s 2010 presidential election in Sweet Micky for President featuring ex-Fugee Pras Michel; and the sports film Out to Win, featuring Olympic gold medal-winning hockey player Charline Labonte, former major league baseball player Billy Bean and U.S. college football player Conner Mertens. Rau’s film traces Parsons’ case from the alleged sexual assault to her suicide and the media storm that followed.

Recital to feature Lieder poems set to music Local music enthusiasts can attend a concert performed by three local musicians. Sharon Braun will sing soprano and Cheryl Cooney and Sadie Braun will perform on piano at the Gaetz Memorial United Church on Sunday at 3 p.m. The recital will feature Lieder, romantic German poems set to music; and art songs, poems or text set to music. General admission is $15 at the door, children under 12 get in free. Gaetz Memorial United Church is located at 4758 Ross St. in Red Deer. For further information, call 403347-2244.

Dropkick Murphys stage airport performance en route to Ireland BOSTON — Travellers at Boston’s Logan International Airport got an early taste of St. Patrick’s Day when the Dropkick Murphys staged an impromptu performance. The band, en route to Ireland for a tour, set up in international Terminal E and let it rip. WBZ-TV reports the band played a rousing rendition of its hit, I’m Shipping up to Boston altering the lyrics slightly to make them “I’m Shipping up to Dublin.” Fans danced and jumped up and down inside the terminal during Monday night’s brief show.

Elvis Presley’s customdesigned tour bus, Stutz Blackhawk car hit the NYC auction block in May A New York City auction is offering Elvis Presley fans the chance to own his custom-designed tour bus featuring nine sleeping berths. Julien’s Auctions of Beverly Hills says the 1976 bus is among 200 Elvis-related items at its May 16 “Music Icons” sale at the Hard Rock Cafe New York. The presale estimate is $100,000 to $200,000. The bus comes with copies of the $25,000 check Elvis wrote for the down payment.

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AMMETER Norman Alfred Ammeter passed away peacefully on March 14, 2015 at the age of 81. He was born on May 26, 1933 in Poplar Ridge, Alberta. In his early years he worked in the oilfield then after his marriage to Phyllis Brewer in 1966 he became a farmer northeast of Sylvan. He stayed on the farm until Phyllis passed away in 2007. He then met Marg Elder and moved into Red Deer. After Marg’s passing he moved into a senior’s facility but that was short lived because “it was for old people”. He then moved in with his special friend Yvonne DeGroot until his passing. He was an avid golfer and curler, loved camping, had a great sense of humor and a love for life and people. He will be deeply missed by his children, Bryan and Susan; grandson, Dwight; step children, Allan, Marie, Stan, Daleen and their families; his special friend Yvonne DeGroot and her children Mike, Jackie, Brad, Brian and their families; his sister Ann as well as extended family and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents Peter and Freda, wife Phyllis, 2nd wife Marg, and brother Rolland. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the charity of donor’s choice. The service will be held at the Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67A St. (Taylor Drive), Red Deer on March 22, 2014 at 1:00 pm.

MAGUIRE Dawn Marie 1975 - 2015 Dawn Marie Maguire of Red Deer, Alberta passed away peacefully in her sleep following a lengthy illness on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at the age of 39 years. She is survived by her loving husband, Bernard “BJ” Maguire of Red Deer; three daughters, Ally, Kyle and Taylor; mother, Judy Pearson; brother, Jeff; sisters, Anik, Pam and Theresa; her in-laws, Marg and Bernard Maguire Sr. all of Ontario, many friends and her Church family. Dawn will also be tremendously missed by her pets, Klaya and Brownie. Dawn is predeceased by her father, Gerald Pearson. Dawn’s life will be celebrated at Word of Life Church, South end of Taylor Drive on England Way, Red Deer, Alberta. Memorial donations in Dawn’s name may be made directly to homeofhope.ca. Condolences may be sent to www.serenity.ca Arrangements in care of Gary W. Anderson and Joelle Valliere, Funeral Directors at: Serenity Funeral Service, Drayton Valley 780.542.3338 www.serenity.ca

DILLABOUGH On March 16, 2015 David Irvin Dillabough passed from the loving arms of his family, into the loving arms of Jesus Christ. He faced his battle with cancer with determination, strength, and pride. In life, his sense of humor and ability to create excitement kept us smiling. If you knew him, we know you shared a laugh with him and it is likely he generously shared what he had with you. Dave was a kind man. His colorful spirit lives on in those he loved! Always up for adventure, Dave had been “further under the barn for eggs than most have been off the farm”. David was born June 21, 1939 in Minnedosa, MB. Although he left home at 15 to create a life in Alberta, part of his heart remained in Minnedosa. In Alberta, Dave drove school bus, ran pony chuck wagons, was carpentry supervisor at Nustart and site supervisor for Atco Industries. His work took him on adventures around the world. He was proud to become a journeyman carpenter. In Fort McMurray Dave met and married Anne in 1967. They shared both happy and tragic days. Through this union, Dave received what he considered his greatest gift in life, daughters Nancy, Susan, and Doreen. He was proud to see them grow into beautiful, strong, accomplished women. He taught them to work hard, enjoy life, and laugh often. In Red Deer, Dave worked as a backhoe operator, then owned his own business building houses. In his years before retirement Dave sold RVs in Red Deer. Dave loved the sun and traveling to warm destinations. He enjoyed gardening, consistently doing whatever it took to enjoy the first harvest of potatoes in the community. He loved growing flowers and was good at it. He loved crocus’, saskatoons, garden vegetables, lady slippers, and helping others. Dave treasured his time with friends, golfing, curling, playing crib, and socialising. He is survived by his daughters Nancy, Susan and Doreen and his son-inlaw Denis. Dave’s granddaughters were his little angels; Hanna and Emma Delemont, Annessa and Ella Parcels. He will be missed by his sister Velma(Doug), brother Wayne (Donna), sister-in-law Gloria and family too numerous to list but not forgotten. Waiting in heaven to greet him, were his parents Sam and Bessie, and his brother Merv. Dave considered his friends and neighbors his extended family. A lunch and celebration of Dave’s life will be held on Friday March 20 at 1:00 at the Red Deer Legion. In lieu of flowers, Dave and his family prefer contributions to a trust set up for Nancy Dillabough.

HENDERSON Larry Keith June 17, 1942 - Mar. 5, 2015 Larry Keith Henderson, 72, of Lacombe, AB passed away on March 5, 2015 in Kona, Hawaii surrounded by his loving family. Larry is survived by his wife Linda, his son David, his daughter Lori (Jeff) Forsyth, two grandchildren, Kolby and Dylin Forsyth, his brother Harold (Connie) Henderson, nephews James Henderson and Tim (Trish) Henderson and family, niece Catherine Henderson, sisterin-law Kay (Toshiya) Uchida and family, brother-in-law Sam (Sue) Koyanagi and family. He was preceded in death by his father Ted (1981) and his mother Winnie (1997). Larry was born on June 17, 1942 and raised on a farm where his love and keen interest in agriculture began. After graduating from Vermilion College in 1962, he worked on a farm in the Peace River area and from there for Alberta Wheat Pool. In 1967, Larry began a 32-year career with Farm Credit Corporation retiring in 1999. Larry met his wife Linda in Brooks, AB and married on October 11, 1975. Larry was thrilled with the arrival of Lori in 1982 and 13 months later David. Grandchildren added to his happiness with Kolby in 2008 and Dylin in 2010. Curling, baseball and travel were his passion along with his vegetable garden. He proudly shared the bounty of the garden with family and friends. In retirement, Larry volunteered with the Ponoka Foodgrains Project and had the eye-opening opportunity to visit projects supported by the Canadian Foodgrains Bank in Nicaragua and Honduras. He was very involved with the Missions Committee of Trinity Lutheran Church. Larry will be laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery in Lacombe, AB. A memorial service for Larry will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ponoka, AB on Thursday March 19, 2015 at 2 pm. Donations in Larry’s memory can be made to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Box 767, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2L4, Trinity Lutheran Church, 5501 54 Avenue, Ponoka, AB T4J1L8 or Prostate Cancer Canada, 2 Lombard St 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON M5C 1M1. Condolences may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of arrangements. Phone: 403.782.3366 or 403.843.3388 “A Caring Family, Caring for Families”

BRENT Richard Neville Oct. 5, 1984 - Mar. 17, 2006 Nine long years have passed since losing our precious son, brother, Brent, a part of us died with Brent on that dark Friday morning, our hearts will forever bleed. The memory will never fade and we will carry Brent with us everywhere we go. On March 17th, 2006 (his Mom’s birthday) Brent was killed by an impaired driver in Calgary. Brent was 21. Brent’s death has put us into a spiral of grief that countless other victims’ families can relate to. It is a loss no one can heal and gratefully, a love no one can steal. For all the families suffering the loss of someone you love, you don’t get over it; you just get through it. You don’t get by it, because you can’t get around it. It doesn’t “get better”; it just gets different. Everyday grief puts on a new face. We pray in time the pain gets softer, we learn to be gentle with ourselves and take one day at a time. In time we become good actors and smile for the great memories we have and cry when the lights go out at night for what we cannot change. We believe that we will one day meet again and always keep the faith! The Neville family has created a registered charity for Brent to keep his memory alive and to make sure his short life is not in vain. Every Families worst fear is the community forgets your loved one. To honour Brent - Nev Foundation has a “NEV SUITE” at the Ronald McDonald House Central Alberta, Brent’s charity supports MADD Canada programs and Educational Scholarships. www.nevfoundation.com. Mom, Dad, Shelley, Ryan, extended family and friends

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Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275

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SHINY Black F. Kitten, 6 mos., very cuddly & 2 - 10” thump subwoofers affectionate, completely in box $25.00 call litter trained. Desperately AFFORDABLE 403-728-3485 needs loving home. FREE Homestead Firewood 403-782-3130 STEREO with radio, Spruce, Pine, Birch -Split. cassette & LP, one unit, avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 with clear lid & quality speakers, $30. FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Dogs 403-346-2192 Can deliver 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227 CHINESE pug 7 yrs old to Misc. for give away to good home. Call 403-304-6283 Sale

Firewood

Ferus Inc. specializes in the production, storage, supply and transport of liquid nitrogen and liquid carbon dioxide for the energy industry. www.ferus.ca

If you are interested in working in a positive and dynamic environment, please email your resume by April 15th, 2015 to recruiting@ferus.com or fax 1-888-879-6125

517879C18-D15

LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

CLASSIFICATIONS

If you are interested in working in a positive and dynamic environment, 526104C12-18

If you are a career minded person who wants to thrive in an exciting industry, then please leave your resume to the attention of Sales Manager at Reception Desk or: E-mail: bcummerford@unclebensrv.com Fax: 403-346-1055

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PRODUCTION ASSISTANT (SUMMER STUDENT) Ferus Inc. specializes in the production, storage, supply and transport of liquid nitrogen and liquid carbon dioxide for the energy industry. www.ferus.com

CENTRAL ALBERTA’S DAILY NEWSPAPER

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Children's Items

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Firewood

NEW PROGRAMS

FULL TIME Golf Course Mechanic. Send resume to Turf@golfsylvanlake.com

Daily, the Red Deer Advocate publishes advertisements from companies, corporations and associations across Canada seeking personnel for long term placements.

FEMALE for cleaning, shopping, assist senior male. Paid daily. Resume & ref’s req’d. 403-342-6545

DRIVERS

850

Trades

CONSIDERING A CAREER CHANGE?

Misc. Help

Women in the Trades Program

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

880

Misc. Help

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

SPRING START

FULL and PART TIME • Kitchen Staff Send resume to: FandB@golfsylvanlake.com

Sales & Distributors

860

Truckers/ Drivers

ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Apply in person with resume 3811 40th Ave.

(formerly Sam’s Cafe) is now taking applications for Full Time/Part time COOK, Bring resume to 7101 Gaetz Ave. Red Deer between 2-4 pm.

850

ACADEMIC Express

EAST 40TH PUB now accepting resumes for 4 F/T Exp’d REQ’S P/Tor F/T COOK

JJAM Management (1987) Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Requires to work at these Red Deer, AB locations: 5111 22 St. 37444 HWY 2 S 37543 HWY 2N 700 3020 22 St. FOOD ATTENDANT Req’d permanent shift weekend day and evening both full and part time. 16 Vacancies, $10.25/hr. + benefits. Start ASAP. Job description www.timhortons.com Education and experience not req’d. Apply in person or fax resume to: 403-314-1303

Trades

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Restaurant/ Hotel

Boyce St. / Byer Close Barrett Drive INGLEWOOD AREA Isaacson Cres. / Irwin Ave. Iverson Close MORRISROE AREA McCullough Cres. McDougall Cres. SUNNYBROOK AREA Sherwood Cres. / Stirling Close Selkirk Blvd. / Sherwood Cres. Savoy Close / Sydney Close LANCASTER AREA Lord Close SOUTHBROOK AREA Sorrensen/Sisson Ave. VANIER AREA Victor Close Viscount Drive

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

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

Webster Dr., Weddell Cres., Welch & Williams Close AlSO Woodsworth, Wallace & Waghorn Close

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 CLEARVIEW AREA Cole St., Cardinal Ave, and Cosgrove Cl. $105.12/mo. also Carpenter St. area and Cunningham Cres. $75.22/mo. EASTVIEW AREA Eastman Cres. and Edge Close appox. $60.00/mo. Edis Cl. and 2 blks. of Ellenwood Dr. $55.28/mo. GRANDVIEW AREA 4400 Blks. of 40A Ave. and 41 Ave. and 1 Blk. each of 46 and 47 Streets area MOUNTVIEW AREA 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

RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, March 18, 2015 D3

the n o d e t is l e l ic h e v r u Get yo

ADVERTISE YOUR VEHICLE IN THE CLASSIFIEDS AND GET IT

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

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

2001 Ford 4x4 S/C F150 205,000 kms, very good cond., never abused $4100 403-887-8717

1989 1 TON WITH PLOW, 4x4, controls inside, & dump. $6350. Good working order. 403-348-9746

1998 CHEV 1/2 ton, ext. cab, 2 whl. dr., well maintained, no rust. $3500. 403-391-3677

1998 CHRYSLER AWD

2003 DODGE Dakota Sport, crew cab. 403-318-3040

DO YOU HAVE VEHICLE ACCESSORIES

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

2006 PONTIAC Montana, V6, one owner, 115,000 km. 403-347-5919

2009 HYUNDAI Accent, 64,000 kms.

2006 VW Jetta TDI

2009 TOYOTA Camry LE 4 dr., silver, 45,000 kms ***SOLD***

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

2011 RAV4 LIMITED Leather, sunroof, 8 way power driver’s seat, very clean, great cond. $19,500 obo. 403-341-0606

2001 VOLVO S60. Loaded, very good cond. 182,000 km. $4500 obo. 403-343-2058

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

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

2009 TOYOTA Corolla, 124,000 km, 403-348-9778

2002 CHRYSLER

2005 MERCEDES C230 136,000 kms. exc. cond. loaded. $8900. 403-886-5696

2007 SATURN AURA. Loaded, 1 owner, exc. cond. 86,000 km. Never winter driven. $10,500 403-391-3820

2010 16 XCALIBUR Legend, 18’ alum. welded hull, prem. pckg for leisure & fishing, deluxe console, conv. top, travel tarp, 75 hp Merc. $13,500 SOLD!!!

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

***SOLD***

1998 DURANGO, 119,700 kms. Must see! Safetied.

2002 FORD Dynamax (B Plus) 27000 mi., new tires/awning Onan gen, roof a/c, slideout, sleeps 4, 3 pc. bath, A1, $31,500. **SOLD**

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

2007 VW Tourareg, fully loaded, AWD, new windshield, Nokian all season tires, in exceptionally good cond.. 180,000 kms. $14,750 obo 403-346-5440 or 403-391-0320

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

2002 GMC Envoy XL, great running shape. $6000. obo 403-340-2042

2006 JEEP Commander full load, 4.7, $12,000. 403-342-7798

2008 AVALANCHE, 4x4, nice shape. 587-679-1000

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

2003 DAKOTA, 3.9, auto., 128,000., 60% tires, $4400. o.b.o. **SOLD**

2006 JEEP Commander 4x4, exc. cond. $14,500. o.b.o. 403-347-5947

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

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

2006 JEEP Liberty 4x4. Awesome for winter & summer. $6000. obo 403-340-8447

$6900.

403-598-0682

6 DAYS IN THE RED DEER ADVOCATE 1 FRIDAY FORWARD 2 CENTRAL ALBERTA LIFE

2 FREE SALE SIGNS AND TIP SHEET

***SOLD***

137,000 kms, fully loaded, sunroof, diesel, auto, $10,000

Town N Country, Limited, AWD, leather, very nice cond. 159,000 kms. All avail. options

SOLD

$6500.

2005 CHEV Avalanche, only 151,250 km., heated leather seats, sunroof, command start. Very good con. SOLD

2001 JEEP Cherokee 4x4 4L auto, new winter tires, remote, no rust, always garaged, 2nd set wheels. $4500 o.b.o. SOLD

IF YOUR VEHICLE DOESN’T SELL THE FIRST WEEK, THE 2ND WEEK IS HALF PRICE!

FREE PHOTO AD WEDNESDAYS IN FAST TRACK FOTOS

AD ON THE INTERNET

AD APPEARS EVERY DAY YOUR AD IS PUBLISHED IN THE ADVOCATE

2010 SANTA FE, V6, silver 87,000 kms., remote 4 summer, 4 winter tires & whls., A1 $16,750. 403-347-6889

2006 SILVERADO Z71 special edition, e/c, 4X4. New windshield, remote start, 5.3, 1 owner, 160,000 km very clean. $12,500 no GST **SOLD**

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

$5800. o.b.o.

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

2011 CYCLONE 300C Toy Hauler, $44,500. 2007 GMC dually 1 ton 182,000 kms. Together $66,500. 403-507-0570

2012 DODGE AVENGER, $10,500. 403-896-9942

2012 FORD Fusion SE 10,000 kms, $15,000 obo must sell. **SOLD**

2010 DODGE Grand Caravan, stow n go seats, exc. con. 34,000 kms, $13,000. **SOLD**

2012 FORD Lariet 3/4 ton, 108,000 kms, set up for Ford 5th wheel, $35,000 403-362-1004

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

2010 DODGE RAM 3500, loaded SLT, white, 4x4, S/B, 60,600 kms., $39,000. ***SOLD***

2013 CHEV LTZ full load, sunroof, leather, over $4000 in extras. $41,000. Sliding box cover. SOLD

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

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

2014 SIERRA short box, 4x4. 587-679-1000

SELL YOUR VEHICLE FAST WITH A FAST TRACK CLASSIFIED VEHICLE AD

403 309-3300

CALL AND ONE OF OUR SALES SPECIALISTS CAN PUT YOU ON THE FAST TRACK TO SELL YOUR VEHICLE.

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

D4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, March 18, 2015

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Roommates Wanted

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rentals CLASSIFICATIONS

QUIET home for working M/F, utils. wiÀ incl. N/S, $475/mo. 403-506-1907

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 Mobile WANTED • 3250-3390 Lot

3190

5050

Trucks

2004 RAM 2500 HD, 5.7 l., 81,000 km, new tires, $16,900 obo 403-227-4206

5070

Vans Buses

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HALF DUPLEX, front/back split, 2 bdrm. 2 car garage, gas incl. $1150/mo., 403-886-5342 357-7817 INNISFAIL older 3 bdrm. house, lrg. lot. $975/mo. 403-886-5342 or 357-7817

CLASSIFICATIONS

CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

Realtors & Services

4010

WEST PARK

3030

SEIBEL PROPERTY

www.seibelprperty.com Ph: 403-304-7576 or 403-347-7545 6 locations in Red Deer ~ Halman Heights ~ Riverfront Estates

~ Westpark

~ Kitson Close ~ Kyte & Kelloway Cres. ~ Holmes St. S.D. $1000 Rent $1195 to $1395 3 bdrm. townhouses, 1.5 bath, 4 & 5 appls., blinds, lrg. balconies, no dogs. N/S, no utils. incl. Avail. immed. & Apr. 1 References required. SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca

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Suites

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

MORRISROE MANOR 1 & 2 bdrm. Adult bldg. only, N/S No pets 403-596-2444

Tires, Parts Acces.

THE NORDIC

1 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets. 403-596-2444

DO YOU WANT YOUR AD TO BE READ BY 100,000 Potential Buyers???

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Houses For Sale

DOWNSIZING TO A DUPLEX?

90 Rowell Close, quiet neighbourhood. 3 bdrm, 3bath, hardwood, carpet, Ànished basement, inÁoor heat, shed. No fees. 394,700 or consider offer 403 346 2174

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

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Lots For Sale

5190

You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

Keith R. Lamb at

Johnston Ming Manning LLP 4th Floor 4943-50 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 1Y1 If you do not Àle by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have

NOTICE to Creditors and Claimants

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Caitlin Neal-Karhut, of Seaford, N.Y., smiles as she watches the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Tuesday, in New York.

ESTATE OF

MONICA DALE KLAUS

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Public Notices

BIGSTEELBOX Corp

at 10 Burnt Valley Ave. Red Deer, AB Canada CLAIMS A

WAREHOUSE LIEN against

AMANDAN MOREY of Red Deer , AB for

ARREARS OF CONTAINER RENT amounting to $2415.05 plus any additional costs of storage that accrue. If not paid in full, the contents of household belongings and recreation equipment will be sold at public auction.”

Tenders

CLASSIFICATIONS Automotive Services

If you do not Àle by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have

GORDON DOUGLAS KLAUS who died on

December 11, 2013 If you have a claim against this estate, you must Àle your claim by

April 24, 2015

and provide details of your claim with:

Keith R. Lamb at

Johnston Ming Manning LLP 4th Floor 4943-50 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 1Y1 If you do not Àle by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have

Central Alberta LIFE & Red Deer ADVOCATE CLASSIFIEDS 403-309-3300

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5010

$crap Vehicle Disposal $ervice 403-302-1848

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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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ABANDONED/SEIZED VEHICLE PROGRAM SERVICE ALBERTA

ASVP.CO.2015.01 - PUBLIC TENDER Sealed tenders will be received until 14:00:59, Friday, April 3, 2015 for the purchase of the following: Vehicles declared abandoned and deemed to be salvage by the staff of Service Alberta, Surplus Sales Branch in the Airdrie, Banff, Calgary, Canmore, Cardston, Claresholm, Cochrane, Didsbury, Drumheller, Exshaw, High River, Innisfail, Lacombe, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Okotoks, Olds, Pincher Creek, Red Deer, Rocky Mountain House, Strathmore, Sylvan Lake, and Trochu areas during the upcoming period of April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY Bid forms and further information may be obtained from Surplus Sales, 38 Highfield Circle SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5N5 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: ASVP 403-297-4188

SERVING CENTRAL ALBERTA RURAL REGION

New York City, Dublin fill with revelers as St. Patrick’s Day dyes the world green BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Global celebrations of the Emerald Isle’s patron saint culminated in parades and celebrations in Dublin, New York and scores of other cities Tuesday. Here are St. Patrick’s Day events happening worldwide: NEW YORK New York’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade included the first-ever gay contingent marching under its own banner — a group representing gay employees of the broadcaster NBC, a major parade sponsor — but gay activists called the group’s participation an empty gesture. “We are in the middle of a cultural shift, so we hoped this would be the breakthrough year and we’d be marching up the avenue,” said Brendan Fay, who has been pushing for gay inclusion in the parade since the early 1990s. Fay said his Lavender & Green group applied for a permit. “We didn’t even get a response.” Mayor Bill de Blasio stayed away from the parade in protest of organizers’ policy on gays, which allows them to march as individuals but not to march officially as a group under a banner. The parade up Fifth Avenue stepped off with a jovial Cardinal Timothy Dolan as grand marshal. “I’m as radiant as the sun, so thanks be to God for the honour and the joy,” said the archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York. WASHINGTON, D.C. Donning green in the Oval Office, President Barack Obama promoted U.S-Irish ties as proof of America’s immigrant-friendly tradition. Obama hosted Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, known in Ireland as the Taoiseach, for their yearly St. Patrick’s Day meeting, then accompanied him to the annual Friends of Ireland luncheon at the Capitol. Obama defended the executive steps he’s taken to shield millions in the U.S. from deportation, while acknowledging that due to a Republican lawsuit, those actions are “currently tied up in the courts.” “We share the view that one of the great strengths of the U.S. has always been its willingness to welcome new immigrants to our shores,” Obama said. “That’s what’s made us unique and special.”

PUBLIC NOTICE

Freedom Motorcycle Tires. We change motorcycle tires. www.theoldguy.ca

Cars

at

Johnston Ming Manning LLP 4th Floor 4943-50 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 1Y1

ESTATE OF

wheels 5000-5300

Keith R. Lamb

NOTICE to Creditors and Claimants

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Central Alberta LIFE CALL 309-3300

Auto Wreckers

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal. AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

SUV's

TRY

5180

and provide details of your claim with:

FOUR tires mounted on who died on rims, P215/60R15, fully balanced, BF Goodrich December 11, 2013 Touring, all season from HERE TO HELP Alero, bolt pattern 5x114.3, If you have a claim against this estate, you must Àle & HERE TO SERVE $180. 403-307-5874 your claim by Call GORD ING at Central Alberta’s Largest April 24, 2015 RE/MAX real estate Car Lot in Classifieds and provide details of your central alberta 403-341-9995 claim with: gord.ing@remax.net

NEWLY RENOVATED 1 & Attn: Builders 2 bedroom suites available Blackfalds. Duplex lots in central location. Heat & available. For information water included. Cat friendcall 403-304-5555 ly. 86 Bell Street, Red Deer leasing@rentmid- Residential Building Lots in west.com 1(888) 679-8031 a Gated, Maintenance Free Golf & Lake Bedroom community, 25 minutes from Red Deer. Lots starting from 99K Contact Mike at 1-403-588-0218 NOW RENTING 1 & 2 BDRM. APT’S. 2936 50th AVE. Red Deer Newer bldg. secure entry w/onsite manager, 5 appls., incl. heat & hot water, washer/dryer hookup, inÁoor heating, a/c., car plug ins & balconies. Call 403-343-7955

5160

Boats & Marine

NEW boat trailer to Àt 12’-14’ boat $1000 obo 403-573-1595 357-8467

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

Condos/ Townhouses

April 24, 2015

homes 4000-4190

who died on

If you have a claim against this estate, you must Àle your claim by

2007 MONTANA V6 3.1L, 7 pass., new tires/ windshield, 138,000 kms. installed hitch, $4700. 403-505-3113

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ESTATE OF

SANDRA NORMA KLAUS

BOSTON Travellers at Boston’s Logan International Airport got an early taste of

GST WILL BE ADDED TO THE BID PRICE.

St. Patrick’s Day on Monday when the Dropkick Murphys staged an impromptu performance. The band, en route to Ireland for a tour, set up in international Terminal E and let it rip. The band played a rousing rendition of its hit, “I’m Shipping up to Boston,” altering the lyrics slightly to “I’m Shipping up to Dublin.” IRELAND President Michael Higgins attended Mass at St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral in Dublin, where Catholic Archbishop Diarmuid Martin blessed sprigs of shamrock in the traditional start to Ireland’s national holiday. Hundreds of thousands of Dubliners and tourists lined the nearby route of the Dublin parade, the culmination of a four-day festival featuring music and dance performances, pub crawls, cultural tours and street arcades. Facepainted dancers, eccentrically themed floats and U.S. marching bands snaked their way down O’Connell Street across the River Liffey to St. Patrick’s Cathedral a mile (2 kilometres) away. A man dressed as St. Patrick — but donning sunglasses and dispensing smart-aleck comments to the crowd, along with playful thumps from his club-like crozier — led the way. Later Tuesday, Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny is guest of honour at the White House following weekend visits to Georgia and Texas. Almost his entire Cabinet has spent the past week travelling worldwide promoting Ireland’s tourism, culture and strong rebound from a crippling 2008 banking crisis. BRITAIN At a barracks in Aldershot, England, Prince William and his pregnant wife, Kate, presented shamrocks to soldiers from the Irish Guards, one of the two Irish-recruited regiments in the British Army. Kate, 33, handed out baskets of shamrocks and pinned a sprig on the collar of the regiment’s mascot, an Irish wolfhound called Domhnall. The 3-year-old dog was treated to a sip of Guinness at the ceremony’s end. FRANCE In Paris, the iconic Sacre Coeur basilica atop Montmartre is being lit up green for the occasion. Irish pubs will be full across the city, from the Green Goose near Place de la Nation to Carr’s by the Louvre. On the Champs Elysees, the Publicis Drugstore is hosting an Irish meal and whisky tasting. In the Latin Quarter, the 18th-century College des Irlandais is hosting a concert by traditional Irish band Kila.

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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

NOTICE to Creditors and Claimants

December 8, 2013

PADS $450/mo. Brand new park in Lacombe. Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., 2 bath. As Low as $75,000. 4 BDRM. 2 1/2 bath, 5 Down payment $4000. Call appls, garage $1695 mo. at anytime. 403-588-8820 403-782-7156 or 357-7465

Houses/ Duplexes

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Public Notices

2006 JEEP Commander 4x4, exc. cond. $14,500. o.b.o. 403-347-5947

wegotservices CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

Our Convenient Schedule Allows You To Train Weekends and Evenings!

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

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

1010

Handyman Services

1200

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

ATT’N: Are you looking for help on small jobs around the house or renovate your bathroom, painting or Áooring, roof snow removal? Call James 403-341-0617

1100

Looking for a new pet? Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

Contractors

BRIDGER CONST. LTD. We do it all! 403-302-8550

CONCRETE???

We’ll do it all...Free est. Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197 COUNTERTOPS & kitchen renovations. Wes 403-302-1648

Massage Therapy

1280

FANTASY SPA

Elite Retreat, Finest in VIP Treatment. Reno’s

DALE’S Home Free estimates for all your 10 - 2am Private back entry 403-341-4445 reno needs. 403-506-4301 DOORS, windows, siding, sofÀt, fascia and custom cladding. Call Dean @ 403-302-9210.

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

Massage Therapy

1280

Painters/ Decorators

1310

JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. VII MASSAGE #7,7464 Gaetz Ave. Free Est. 403-872-8888 Pampering at its BEST! 403-986-6686 Roofing Come in and see why we are the talk PRECISE ROOFING LTD. 15 Yrs. Exp., Ref’s Avail. of the town.

1370

403-896-4869

Start your career! See Help Wanted

Misc. Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 505-4777

Seniors’ Services

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HELPING HANDS

Home Supports for Seniors. Cooking, cleaning, companionship. At home or facility. 403-346-7777

GARAGE DOOR SERVICE All yard & bobcat services, junk/tree removal. 403-358-1614

Window Cleaning

SNOW shoveling/dump runs/ odd jobs 403-885-5333 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Robust Window Cleaning outside/inside or both. Free quotes. 403-506-4822

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We have connections with some of the largest employers in the industry. Come in and talk to us Let us help you get on the road. Paid training may be available!

CALL TODAY and DRIVE INTO THE FUTURE 8010 Edgar Industrial Ave., Red Deer, Alberta

Phone: (403) 341-4711 Toll Free: 1-888-343-4711

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Relief teams see a flattened landscape IN FIRST VIEW OF VANUATU’S CYCLONE-RAVAGED OUTER ISLANDS BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PORT VILA, Vanuatu — Relief workers saw a flattened landscape and widespread destruction in their first views of Vanuatu’s outer islands Tuesday after struggling for days to assess the areas of the South Pacific nation hardest hit by a fierce cyclone. Radio and telephone communications with the outer islands were just beginning to be restored, but remained incredibly patchy three days after Cyclone Pam hit. People were expressing their need for help any way they could: flashing mirrors or marking an “H” in white on the ground to signal planes that were surveying the outer islands. Australian military planes that conducted aerial assessments found significant damage, particularly on Tanna Island, where more than 80 per cent of homes and other buildings appeared to be partially or completely destroyed, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said. “We understand that the reconnaissance imagery shows widespread devastation,” Bishop said. “Not only buildings flattened — palm plantations, trees. It’s quite a devastating sight.” Teams of aid workers and government officials carrying medical and sanitation supplies, water, food and shelter equipment managed to land on Tanna and neighbouring Erromango Island on Tuesday afternoon, said Colin Collett van Rooyen, Vanuatu director for aid group Oxfam. The two islands were directly in the path of the storm, which packed winds of 270 kilometres (168 miles) per hour when it hit early Saturday. An aerial assessment showed extensive damage on Erromango, with communities ranging from 70 per cent to 100 per cent destroyed on the archipelago’s fourth-largest island. On other islands, Collett van Rooyen said plane crews saw people had made big, white “H” marks in multiple villages, and people on Tongoa island flashed mirrors to attract attention.

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Samuel, only his first name given, kicks a ball through the ruins of their family home as his father, Phillip, at back, picks through the debris in Port Vila, Vanuatu in the aftermath of Cyclone Pam Monday. Vanuatu’s President Baldwin Lonsdale said Monday that the cyclone that hammered the tiny South Pacific archipelago over the weekend was a “monster” that has destroyed or damaged 90 percent of the buildings in the capital and has forced the nation to start anew. The destruction on Tanna was significantly worse than in the nation’s capital of Port Vila, where Pam destroyed or damaged 90 per cent of the buildings, said Tom Perry, spokesman for CARE Australia. “The airport was badly damaged, the hospital was badly damaged but still functioning ... there’s one doctor there at the moment,” he said. “It’s obviously a pretty trying situation.” The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported that 11 people were confirmed dead, including five on Tanna, lowering their earlier report of 24 casualties after re-

alizing some of the victims had been counted more than once. Officials with the National Disaster Management Office said they had no accurate figures on how many were dead, and aid agencies reported varying numbers. The confusion reflects the difficulty of handling a disaster that struck whole communities on remote islands with a near-total communications blackout. “Vanuatu is a challenging place at the best of times, in the sense of getting around and logistics,” Perry said. “So a situation like this is pretty testing.” Poor weather and communications

issues have hampered relief workers efforts to reach the outer islands for days. Most of the islands have no airports and those that do have only small landing strips that are tricky for large supply planes to navigate. On the main island of Efate, bridges were down outside Port Vila, impeding vehicle traffic. “There are over 80 islands that make up Vanuatu and on a good, sunny day outside of cyclone season it’s difficult to get to many of them,” said Collett van Rooyen of Oxfam. “Until today, the weather has been particularly cloudy, so even the surveillance flights would have had some difficulty picking up good imagery.” The relief teams on Tanna and Erromango were planning to meet with local disaster officials and conduct damage assessments, said Sebastian Rhodes Stampa, disaster co-ordinator for the U.N.’s humanitarian affairs office. Some of the islands were just beginning to get their phone networks running again, and technical crews were en route to set up data and voice satellite communications. Officials hoped to restore communications to the islands within 48 hours, Stampa said. Photos of the islands taken by crews on board Australian, New Zealand and New Caledonian military surveillance flights were being analyzed in the capital, Port Vila. The information will help officials dispatch aid to the worsthit areas, Stampa said. “Tanna has a problem with its water anyway; it’s dry outside the disaster season, so there’s a reasonable chance there’s a lack of water there,” Stampa said. Collett van Rooyen said the aid workers deployed on the ground Wednesday would carry in emergency supplies to meet short-term needs on Tanna and Erromango and assess the needs further once they arrived. Vanuatu has a population of 267,000 people. About 47,000 people live in the capital.

Israel’s Netanyahu emerges from vote with slight edge BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to fend off a strong challenge from the country’s opposition leader in parliamentary elections Tuesday, emerging from an acrimonious campaign in a slightly better position to form Israel’s next government. But with the sides nearly evenly divided, a victory by Netanyahu’s Likud Party still was not guaranteed. His chief rival, Isaac Herzog of the Zionist Union, said he would make “every effort” to form a government, and an upstart centrist party led by a former Netanyahu ally-turned-rival was set to be the kingmaker. The country now heads into what could be weeks of negotiations over the makeup of the next coalition. Both Netanyahu and Herzog will now compete for a chance to form a coalition that commands a majority in the 120-seat parliament, a daunting task in Israel’s fractured political landscape. Netanyahu appeared to have a better chance of cobbling together a government with right-wing and religious parties that he calls his “natural allies.” Herzog would have to appeal to more ideologically diverse parties.

Either will likely need the support of Moshe Kahlon, whose new Kulanu party captured nine or 10 seats, according to polls. Kahlon, whose campaign focused almost entirely on bread-andbutter economic issues, refused to take sides. “I am loyal to my way,” he told his supporters, saying he would work to form a government committed to social justice. The election was widely seen as a referendum on Netanyahu, who has governed the country for the past six years, and recent opinion polls had given Herzog a slight lead. As the results were announced on the nation’s three major TV stations, celebrations erupted at Likud’s campaign headquarters in Tel Aviv. “Against all the odds we obtained a great victory for the Likud,” Netanyahu told the gathering. “Now we must form a strong and stable government that will ensure Israel’s security and welfare,” he added, in comments aimed at Kahlon. He said he had already been in touch with all other nationalist parties in hopes of quickly forming a coalition. Netanyahu focused his campaign on security issues, while his opponents instead pledged to address the country’s high cost of living and accused the

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Dear Annie: I married “Oliver” 20 year ago, and we moved to a small Midwestern city where Oliver was offered a well-paying job. I’m impressed with my husband’s “staying power” and am proud that he’s been able to keep this job through thick and thin. However, his pay MITCHELL levelled out a & SUGAR few years ago, and he hasn’t had an appreciable raise in many years. Our cost of living, however, has increased. This is not an area where I can easily find a job in my chosen career. I’ve been fortunate to be able to work from home while raising our children, but the oldest will be out of high school in June. I’ve been unhappy here the entire

time we’ve lived in this town. It’s a declining area, there is no job growth, and travel can be impossible in the winter because of the snow and ice. I’ve tried to “grow where I’m planted,” getting involved in the community and the school, but I’m dying on the vine. I’ve had enough. I want to move to a more vibrant area, a better climate, and a place where I have more employment options. Oliver, however, has no interest in relocating. I want to be out of here within five years, when our youngest child finishes high school. But Oliver is a homebody and doesn’t like change. We can’t afford a second home or an annual winter vacation. If Oliver won’t go, I’m considering leaving on my own. I’ve put in my time, and he’s had his career. When is it my turn? — Stuck in the Midwest Dear Stuck: You have five years to get Oliver ready for a change of scenery. Start to research areas that appeal to you and that also offer job opportunities for Oliver. Look into housing prices, cost of living and community organizations.

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Try to take at least one vacation in the area to see whether it meets your expectations. Then inform Oliver that this is where you would like to move and when. Bring it up every few months, showing him your “new neighbourhood” and the things you will do there. Make it familiar to him, and he will be more amenable to going there. Dear Annie: I am a great-grandmother who left an abusive husband in the 1960s. My children were sexually abused by him. We have all been in counselling. I have uncovered intergenerational abuse in both my family and my ex-husband’s family. Domestic abuse has also been found in the homes of my children and grandchildren. I am doing all I can to protect the great-grandchildren. My ex-husband is planning a trip to see the family, and I have warned all the parents not to leave their children alone with him and explained why. He may be 80, but he is still capable of offending. As loving grandparents, we must do all we can to protect the children. The healing is long-term. —B.C. Canada Dear Canada: Your family seems to

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HOROSCOPES Wednesday, March 18 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Peter Graves 89; Queen Latifah 45; Sophia Myles 35 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The Mercury/ Neptune hook-up favours creative and spiritual pursuits. H A P P Y BIRTHDAY: Happy birthday Pisces! Travel and study are favoured in the coming year but be prepared for sudden changJOANNE es and surprise MADELEINE happenings. MOORE’ Work on being more diplomatic. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Today’s stars are super for networking and group activities. There’s also extra money to be made through creative endeavours — just make sure you’ve done all the research and preparation first. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Many Bulls will feel confident and sociable, as Venus visits Taurus and boosts your spirits. Selfdiscipline is at an all-time low — and the need to pursue pleasure is at an all-time high. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t avoid issues today Twins — aim to be as clear as possible in all forms of communication. The more loving and generous you are with family members, the better the day will be. CANCER (June 21-July 22): It’s not a good day to book a holiday or business trip, as you may overlook important details. If you are travelling, then expect mix-ups or delays. Creativity is high — but so is confusion. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): With Venus visiting your career zone, it’s a fabulous time to apply for a job or promotion; redecorate your

have had some major issues with abuse that have persisted through the generations. We are glad all of you have had counselling. You also are wise to protect the great-grandchildren from your ex-husband, even though such information is often difficult to convey and believe. Dear Annie: Your answer to “Brokenhearted in Florida” was much too nice. I don’t know what her circumstances were when she gave up her son, but to give up a child at age four is pretty harsh. Telling him he should have contacted her sooner is just an excuse to avoid contact and is so cruel that I can’t wrap my head around it. It can take years to track down birth parents. “Brokenhearted” sounds like a cold woman without empathy. Maybe she deserves to feel a small bit of what her son has been feeling all these years. — Stunned in Pittsburgh Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@ comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

work space or fall in love with a colleague. But expect some confusion over money. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If you’re searching for creative new ways to make money, then look to others for novel ideas. But be careful what you say to a frazzled family member. Choose your words wisely. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Romance is highlighted, as Venus moves through your intimacy zone. Single Librans — can you distinguish between a soul mate connection and a dating disaster? Let your intuition be your guide. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Creative activities are highlighted — especially ones involving children, teenagers and friends. There’s also a hint of magic and mystery in the air, so make sure you enjoy the day to the max. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The focus is on family matters, but domestic circumstances will be fluid and confusing. The more proactive and positive you are — and the more support you give loved ones — the better. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Communication will be creative or confusing today Capricorn — it’s up to you. You’ll find the more you praise and support others, the more productive the next two days will be. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Discover ways to make your home happier and more harmonious. This may involve resolving issues with relatives; or reorganizing your domestic space so it better suits your current needs. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There’s a fine line between illusion and delusion today Pisces, so be careful. Use your active imagination in positive, productive ways — and don’t believe everything you hear.

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