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THOUSANDS HAVE LOST THEIR JOBS DURING DOWNTURN BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR As president and CEO of Red Deer’s Predator Drilling Inc., Shane Walper spends a lot of time in Calgary. He says the steady decline in oil prices over the past nine months has created a mood of “doom and gloom” in Canada’s oil and gas capital. “There are literally thousands of people who have been let go,” said Walper, adding that the carnage extends beyond Calgary to communities across Alberta — including Red Deer. Predator has had to cut its rig crews “a lot,” he confirmed, with about 20 per cent of its office staff also affected. Those who remain have taken wage cuts. And Predator is one of the luckier oilpatch companies. It did a significant cost restructuring before the downturn, has good access to capital, and carved out a niche of “pre-setting” wells with small drilling rigs — which gives clients a cost-effective alternative to using large rigs during the early stages of drilling. Mark Scholz, president of the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors, offered some insight into how other drilling companies are doing. “We’re sitting at about 19 per cent (equipment) utilization and we had the worst January on record and we’ll have the worst Quarter 1, probably since 2009 and possibly all the way back to the ’90s. “I think at the end of the day, the best way to describe it is that companies are just trying to survive.” Unlike the highly publicized cuts of salaried staff by major energy companies, drilling companies are quietly idling their rigs. And when that happens, the men and women who operate them don’t get paid, pointed out Scholz. “For our crews, it’s upwards of 4,000, 5,000 people who aren’t going to be working. “They’ve got bills to pay, mortgages, car payments.” The picture isn’t any better on the service side of the industry, said Mark Salkeld, president and CEO of the Petroleum Services Association of Canada. “There are layoffs going on; there are wage rollbacks,” he said. “Right across the board, from Weyburn, Sask. all the way through to Red Deer, Grande Prairie and Fort St. John. It’s tightening up.” The latest survey by employment consulting company ManpowerGroup found that Western Canada’s mining sector — which includes oil and gas production — had the most pessimistic hiring intentions since analysis of the sector began 11 years ago. And among the 11 Western Canadian cities included in Manpower’s employment outlook for the second quarter, Red Deer employers had the lowest expectations. “Red Deer has been known historically, and again at this time, to be impacted by oil prices, recognizing the great support that is provided by Red Deer (such as servicing companies) to the oil industry,” said Randy Upright, Manpower’s CEO for the Alberta region, in an email to the Advocate. Upright said his company is working with displaced workers and also employers affected by the downturn. Charles Strachey, a local manager with Alberta Human Services, said staff at Red Deer’s Alberta Works Centre have noticed a “slight increase” in the number of energy sector workers coming in for help. But postings at the centre for oil and gas jobs have dropped significantly, he added, and no energy companies have registered for this Wednesday’s Central Alberta Career & Job Fair. Salkeld, who’s worked in the oilpatch for decades and seen his share of downturns, is encouraged by one thing. Companies are doing everything they can to avoid layoffs: reduced work weeks, wage rollbacks, elimination of bonuses, creative vacations, work furloughs and job reclassifications. That reflects the high value that employers in the oil and gas sector now place on their skilled workers, he said. Walper said he’s also seeing a spirit of co-operation among companies. Price reductions are being requested, and granted, up the supply chain. “It seems like everybody’s really banding together.”

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Fanny the goat of the Thistle Hill Petting Zoo nibbles at Ayden Ouellette’s shoes during the Central Alberta Family Expo at Westerner Park in the Parkland Pavilion on Saturday morning. The family-oriented trade show ran Saturday through Sunday and featured a number of different activities including a free dance lesson, face painting, family pictures and a meet and greet with Toopy and Binoo, characters from the TV show of the same name.

Moore defeats Buchanan for PC nomination BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deer County Coun. Christine Moore has made the jump to provincial politics. Moore defeated Red Deer city Coun. Buck Buchanan to become the Progressive Conservative candidate for Red Deer North, replacing five-term MLA Mary Anne Jablonski, who recently announced she would not run again. A third candidate, former city councillor and local businessman Jeffrey Dawson unexpectedly dropped out of the race an hour after advanced polling began on Thursday. Next in Moore’s sights will be holding the seat in the next provincial election, widely expected this spring. Moore said she’s ready to go. “I’m absolutely delighted. I’m really looking forward to working hard to represent Red Deer North,”

RED DEER NORTH she said shortly after the results were announced at Festival Hall on Saturday night. Moore, who was in her first term as a county councillor, said she is eager to step into a new political arena. “I feel I’ve got the breadth of experience,” she said, pointing to her years on Red Deer Catholic Regional School Board, where she became chair, and on Red Deer College’s Board of Governors. “I know the community and I know the people and it just seemed the right thing to do. These opportunities only come up once in a while.” Moore has no illusions that the job will not be an easy one if she is elected given the province’s economic situation. “I’m a hard worker and I’m up for a challenge”

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Suspected killer found dead BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF A man suspected of shooting to death a 70-yearold rural Rimbey man has been found dead. RCMP said investigators identified and located the suspected killer of farmer Paul Michaniuk on Saturday but found the man deceased. Michaniuk had been found mortally wounded by passersby around 6:15 p.m. two days earlier on Medicine Lake Road, a few kilometres northwest of Rimbey. “He was in the ditch and when police arrived (he was found to be) deceased. He had suffered a gunshot wound to the torso,” said RCMP K-Division spokesman Const. Jason Curtis. Curtis couldn’t say if there were other wounds, however, the medical examiner determined the cause of death was from a single gunshot wound. Red Deer RCMP’s Major Crimes unit was contacted and their investigation led them to a single male

RIMBEY suspect, who was found dead at a residence in the Rimbey area. “We are not seeking any further suspects and we have no cause to believe the second death (involved) any criminal actions,” said Curtis. No further information was available on Sunday about the second man, whose name has not been released. Curtis said investigators are still trying to determine the relationship between the two men. Rimbey resident Bill Patey said he helped out as a driver for Paul Michaniuk and his wife Adele for the last two years, bringing them into town from the farm to go shopping and do their banking. He heard what had happened from Adele, who phoned him to tell him her husband was dead.

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Farmers fed up with hungry elk SOME WANT HUNTING REGULATIONS AMENDED MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF There was a time when Mountain View County Reeve Bruce Beattie rarely saw elk on his land in the West Country. “Twenty years ago, we didn’t have any elk out where I live. Now, we’ve got significant elk, we’ve had herds of 60 or 70 come through and they’re pretty good-sized animals,” said Beattie, who lives south of Sundre. Booming populations of non-migrating elk have created large concentrations of the hungry animals. Farmer’s fields and their stored hay supplies fit their food tastes nicely. Numbers of elk have grown so large in some areas of the province, in the north, and southeast by Suffield, and in parts of the West Country, two separate resolutions were proposed at the recent Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties spring conference last week. A resolution sponsored by Beattie’s county calls

on the province to eliminate some of the red tape for farmers who want to hunt elk on their property to help control numbers. “Amending hunting regulations in agricultural zones will reduce the number of non-native elk, while having no effect on elk populations in their traditional habitat,” says the county in its background information. The province’s addition of an antlerless elk hunting season in a number of Wildlife Management Zones has been seen as an attempt to reduce populations. However, to get a licence farmers must go into a June draw along with other hunters, with no guarantee they will get picked. A farmer may also have no idea in June that they will be facing an elk problem in the fall, he said. Special hunting licences are available for farmers with 160 acres, a standard quarter section, or more. But in this age, many quarter sections have had a first parcel out subdivision, leaving the intact farmland just under a quarter section, said Beattie. The county wants to Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development to open up the licences to smaller landholders and allow it to be used in any declared season. “In the current structure, we see a very low har-

vest rate (of elk). It seems to run below 20 per cent and often quite a bit below that,” Beattie said. “We’re just saying we’re asking the department to look at it and see if there are ways we can reduce the population more successfully.” The Municipal District of Greenview, which is northwest of Edmonton, also proposed a resolution, which was passed, urging the province to bring in an elk quota hunt based on the principles used for a chronic wasting disease quota hunt. Both were passed and will be taken to the province for further discussion. Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development spokesman Duncan MacDonnell said they are aware of the issue and are already working on changes. “We’re, at this very moment, drafting changes in the wildlife regulations to reduce the restrictions on applying for a landowner special licence,” said MacDonnell. “What that’s going to end up being I don’t know at this point.” Typically, the process would see staff draft some proposals, which would then be taken to the public and other interested parties for feedback, before any final recommendations are made. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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OIL: Will eventually bounce back The industry will eventually bounce back, everyone agrees. But Salkeld and Scholz worry about the long-term damage being inflicted by the current deep downturn. “This industry already has a bad reputation for retaining people, and with this slowdown and these layoffs, we’re going to lose intellectual capital,” said Salkeld, recalling how the combined payroll of PSAC companies fell from about 72,000 to 52,000 during the 2008 recession. “We had guys who up and left the industry and they never came back,” added Scholz. “This is going to be a huge loss for the Alberta economy when it turns around.” With oil prices showing no signs of recovering, Walper is trying to remain as optimistic as he can. “The visibility going forward is very poor, but I think it’s so important to maintain a positive attitude.” That’s tough to do, said Scholz, especially with some industry experts predicting that depressed prices could remain the norm for several years. “We’ll see what’s left if it’s that long,” he said. “There would be a lot of collateral damage on the streets.” Salkeld offered a similar warning. “If this slowdown is prolonged, it will be a different business landscape. There will be mergers and acquisitions, there will be bankruptcies, there will be all sorts of things going on.” hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

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SUSPECT: Real shock “I didn’t hear anything until she phoned me the other day. She just said, ‘Paul’s dead,’ and she was crying. That’s it. “It’s a real shock, really.” The quiet couple had farmed in the area for some time, said Patey. Paul Michaniuk had worked on the drilling rigs as a mechanic. “Anybody around the neighbourhood who had any problems with farm tractors stuff like that would phone him up and say, hey, this is what I’ve got and he’d come over and get it fixed.” The Michaniuks’ farm was about 40 km northwest of Rimbey.

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Mayor Rick Pankiw said Michaniuk had attended his church, St. Margaret Catholic Church, but he had not seen him for some time. “It’s a tragic thing that happened. We are a very small town and community and you’re not used to waking up and hearing on the radio or (seeing) in the paper that there’s been a homicide in your area. “I’m sure we’ll find out more once the full investigation is done.” Police are asking the public that if anyone has any information that might be helpful to call Red Deer Major Crimes Unit at 403-396-4047. “We’re not seeking any other suspects but we would still like to know what had happened,” said Curtis. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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The new vision of Premier Jim Prentice for Alberta was a major factor in her decision as well, she said. In Drumheller-Stettler riding, three candidates were vying for the PC nomination, including former MLA Jack Hayden, who was defeated in the last election by Wildrose Party’s Rick Strankman, who is running again. Hayden defeated challengers Greggory Jackson and Ed Mah to carry the party’s flag into the next election. The party’s final Super Saturday nomination races will see Peter DeWit, Larry Henkelman, Rod Fox and Wayne Rempel seek the PC nomination in Lacombe-Ponoka. The seat was held by former Wildrose Party MLA Rod Fox, who crossed the floor to join the Conservatives. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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The bus route to success TRANSIT FUNDING WILL DRIVE CANADIAN CITIES INTO THE FUTURE Many people think of Canada as a landscape of forests, mountains, water and ice, but the Canadian experience is fast becoming focused on glass and concrete. Our 2011 census revealed that 81 per cent of us now live in cities. And despite taking up less land space, our environmental impact continues to grow. As the UN notes, cities DAVID cover only two SUZUKI per cent of the world’s land area but produce 60 per cent of CO2 emissions — including a significant proportion from urban transportation, as people commute to school and work on increasingly crowded roads and transit networks. Changing the way we move through cities is a critical step in reducing carbon emissions. The most direct way to accomplish this is to provide urbanites with reliable alternatives to automobile travel. By investing in walkways, cycling net-

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transportation expansion with a 0.5 per cent provincial sales tax increase. Many groups in the region — including business, labour, environmental, health and student — are setting aside political differences and joining the Better Transit and Transportation Coalition to support it. With only eight cents of every tax dollar going to Canadian municipalities, cities across the country are looking for ways to fund infrastructure maintenance and improvements. Canada is also the only major industrialized country without a national transit funding strategy. Provincial governments, such as Ontario’s, have had some success in securing funding for transit improvements, but across the country the issue is largely in the hands of local leaders. Although Metro Vancouver’s transit ridership has increased dramatically in recent years, road congestion is still a problem, costing the regional economy up to $1.2 billion per year. To combat similar issues, cities around the world, including London, Milan and Stockholm, have introduced congestion charges for drivers who use city streets during peak hours, funnelling monies raised to into transit improvements. By comparison, a Vancouver sales tax increase would spread the cost out

to include transit users, cyclists, walkers and visitors. North American cities often have a more difficult time than European municipalities convincing residents to support transit funding. Denver, Colorado, has had two transit funding referendums, one that failed and a more recent one that passed. In 2014, Seattle residents took part in two votes, agreeing to a 0.1 per cent sales tax increase and a $60 vehicle levy to improve transit only after bus service faced severe cuts following a “No” vote on transit funding earlier in the year. Canadians aren’t often invited to directly participate in policy-making. The vote in Metro Vancouver is the first of its kind nationally and will likely set off a heated debate about how transportation funding is discussed in this country. While the outcome remains uncertain, one thing is clear: People with realistic transit options have a daily choice to support or degrade the environment. When faced with that choice, history has shown more people opt to leave their cars in the garage. We need to think seriously about how we keep our cities moving into the future. Scientist, author and broadcaster David Suzuki wrote this column with Steve Kux. Learn more at www.davidsuzuki. org.

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I thought Canada supported religious freedom, diversity Re: Multiculturalism in Canada can ‘stay the hell’ where it came from As I sat in the car, my husband was fidgeting with the radio dial. Tuning away, he stopped to listen to one station where a discussion about niqab was going on. We were quickly drawn in the discussion, being Muslims, and felt a sudden wave of discomfort running across our minds. This was a week after Prime Minister Harper gave a statement on niqab, a face-covering veil worn by some Muslim women, saying that it was “rooted in an anti-women culture,” while he expressed the government’s desire to forbid women from wearing niqab during the swearing-in ceremony of citizenship. The radio show we were listening to replayed the transmission where Conservative MP Larry Miller, backing Harper’s statement told, CFOS Radio that women who refuse to remove their face veil during the citizenship ceremony should “stay the hell where they came from.” His words pierced through my ears. I am a Muslim woman and while I do not cover my face, I felt humiliated and disrespected by him, because I do endorse the idea of liberty to practise one’s religion openly. Most importantly, the reason why I felt so demeaned was because the woman whose niqab apparently ‘stirred’ the controversy comes from my country — Pakistan. Zunera Ishaq is one of many women who cover their face by choice. Prior to the citizenship ceremony, Ishaq had agreed to unveil herself to an official for identification purposes, but had refused to take her niqab off during the ceremony. My husband and I sat in silence, listening to the rerun of Monday’s broadcast of Bill Murdoch’s 560 CFOS program, which had Miller as a guest speaker. Miller said, “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, then stay the hell where you came from.” We shook our heads in disappointment and at the disgust that we felt in Miller’s tone towards Muslims. It has been slightly over two months since I came to Canada as a permanent resident. Before coming here, I would often read and hear about how leaders in Canada relentlessly support religious freedom and champion cultural diversity. Witnessing this situation now, I feel very insecure when I step out of my house now, donning a hijab. I do feel unguarded, as though now everyone looks at me with the same myopic view that Harper has; as though they feel I am oppressed and forced to wear hijab. The radio broadcast really pushed me to reckon that if I choose stay in Canada in the future and if such ideas of enforcing laws curbing an individual’s right to religious freedom continue to live on, will I also be told “stay the hell where you came from”? Sidra Moiz Khan Red Deer

Put a lid on excess heating by establishing white roof law I think when it comes to our roof, the city should lighten or more specifically whiten up. The very idea that a single white statue can cool the temperature of a playground on a hot day is worth noting. The city spends money on spray parks,

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so why not incorporate the colour white? During heat waves, the most vulnerable people are those living on the top floor of apartment buildings with black roofs. New developments in Red Deer show a lot of black roofs and air conditioners. Counterproductive, is it not? Black absorbs heat, requiring AC units to operate, which dissipates the heat beside the home. I presented the information to the Red Deer Environment Advisory Committee and a motion was passed recommending that council look at this issue. As a private citizen I would suggest to city council that they look making a resolution similar to the following: Whereas climate change is becoming of increasing concern to Red Deer citizens and individuals worldwide; and whereas the burning of fossil fuels for electricity and cooling significantly affects the air quality and contributes to climate change; and whereas the strategic direction of Red Deer urges our community to look for ways to conserve environmental resources; and whereas the Environmental Master Plan suggests that we reduce our dependency on fossil fuels as soon as possible; and whereas a white roof reduces energy costs for cooling by 20 per cent during the warmest seasons, and costs $2 per square foot less than black roofs over a 50 year span; therefore be it resolved that council of the City of Red Deer directs administration to consider the implementation of white structures and roofs whenever possible. Garfield Marks Red Deer

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Feds spend $4.3 million on medicinal pot for veterans BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The cost of providing medical marijuana to the country’s injured soldiers under a Veterans Affairs program jumped to more than $4.3 million this fiscal year, an increase of 10 times what was spent last year. And the number of ex-soldiers eligible for taxpayer-funded, prescribed pot more than quadrupled to 601 patients, according to figures released by the department. The numbers represent a dramatic escalation, even from last fall, when former veterans minister Julian Fantino was told in a briefing note that there were 224 approved cases. At the beginning of the last budget year there were 116 eligible veterans. In 2013-14, the government spent $417,000 on medical marijuana for soldiers, said the briefing obtained by The Canadian Press under access to information legislation. The jaw-dropping increases may represent a conundrum for Health Canada, which routinely warns against marijuana use, and the ruling Conservatives who have ridiculed Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau’s campaign for overall legalization of marijuana. In a statement, a Veterans Affairs spokeswoman stood by the program, pointing to government documents explaining that even though the government does not want to see marijuana used as medicine, the courts have ordered patients to have access to it if prescribed. “Marijuana for medical purposes is not an approved drug or medicine in Canada and Health Canada does not endorse or promote the use of marijuana,” said Janice Summerby in an email. “However, (Veterans Affairs) will support eligible veterans by reimbursing the cost of marijuana for medical purposes if their physician deems it is an appropriate treatment for the veteran’s health condition and authorizes its use in accordance with Health Canada’s regulations.” Throughout much of last year, there was a growing debate within the veterans department about how much would be covered by the program, introduced in 2008, and whether it should be

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Clayton Goodwin prepares medicinal marijuana at his apartment in Ottawa, Friday March 20, 2015. The cost of providing medical marijuana to the country’s injured soldiers under a Veterans Affairs program jumped to more than $4.3 million this fiscal year, an increase of 10 times what was spent last year. capped or even cancelled outright. Fantino, who has since been replaced by Erin O’Toole as minister, was presented with four different options, including dropping the policy, but retaining existing clients; or eliminating it altogether. In a pamphlet sent to constituents last year, Fantino claimed Trudeau wants to “make buying marijuana a normal, everyday activity for young Canadians” and even charged that the Liberal leader wants to allow the sale of pot in corner stores. At the same time, Health Canada — which oversees the country’s burgeoning medical marijuana industry — is running ads saying: “The science is clear. Marijuana use equals health risks.” Clayton Goodwin, a former reservist who was injured in the Far North in 2004, said the mixed messages make it hard to get pot prescribed by a doctor, even though medical marijuana has been legal since 2001. “The personal stigma and shaming of an individual’s choice of medicine is something that needs to be addressed,” said Goodwin, who noted that a group run by an ex-combat engineer in New

Brunswick — Veterans Helping Veterans: Marijuana for Trauma Inc. — is helping pair veterans with doctors who will prescribe marijuana. He said many veterans with chronic pain, anxiety and post-traumatic stress are choosing medicinal pot over pharmaceuticals for safety and to get away from some of the side effects of prescription drugs. Goodwin agreed that the price of anywhere between $9 and $15 per gram was too high, but blamed the government. “Right now, normal Canadians, never mind veterans, do not have enough access from the licensed producers from the program that’s been put in place to supply us our medication because (the government) hasn’t licensed enough of them and they are taking on too many consumers,” Goodwin said. Cancelling or capping the program, especially in an election year, could further anger an already incensed veterans community. The debate at Veteran Affairs started in earnest last spring after Health Canada introduced regulatory changes that limited its role to overseeing the rules and licensing of private producers.

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Canada supports two-state solution: Harper BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Stephen Harper has reiterated Canada’s support for a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians during a phone call to newly re-elected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The statement from Harper’s office on Sunday was more muted than statements made recently by U.S. President Barack Obama, French President Francois Hollande and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.

It was the first time Harper and Netanyahu had spoken since Netanyahu secured a victory on Tuesday. Harper congratulated his counterpart for the re-election, his office said. In the final days of the hotly contested campaign, Netanyahu said he would not support the creation of an independent Palestinian state. That position flew in the face of that traditionally taken by the U.S., Europe and

Canada. A statement from the prime minister’s office said that Harper had reiterated the government’s “resolute commitment” to Israel’s security. “The Prime Minister reiterated Canada’s long-standing position in favour of a two-state solution,” wrote press secretary Carl Vallee. By contrast, Obama has expressed disappointment with Netanyahu’s election rhetoric, warning it might set back the pursuit of peace in the region. “We indicated that that kind of rhetoric was contrary to what is the best of

Israel’s traditions. That although Israel was founded based on the historic Jewish homeland and the need to have a Jewish homeland, Israeli democracy has been premised on everybody in the country being treated equally and fairly,” Obama told the Huffington Post on Friday. “And I think that that is what’s best about Israeli democracy. If that is lost, then I think that not only does it give ammunition to folks who don’t believe in a Jewish state, but it also I think starts to erode the meaning of democracy in the country.”

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Harper expresses hopes for a ‘tyranny’ free Iran at Canadian Iranian gala VANCOUVER — Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he hopes one day Iran will be “free from tyranny,” and until then Canada will be a place of refuge for Iranians. Harper delivered opening remarks Saturday night in Vancouver to a large audience at the Canadian Iranian Foundation’s 10th Annual Nowruz Gala, celebrating the Iranian New Year. The crowd erupted in loud applause after Harper made the remarks directed at the Iranian regime, on which the prime minister has taken a hard stance in recent years. Harper called Nowruz a time of renewal, and he told the audience he shares their hope that Iran will go through its own renewal and one day become a “thriving, open country.” But he said until that time, his government will ensure that people who seek refuge from the Iranian regime can access freedom, democracy and justice in Canada as Canadians. The Conservative government has drawn a firm line on Iran in recent years, after closing its embassy in Tehran and expelling Iranian diplomats from Canada in 2012.

VARENNES, Que. — Cleanup was underway on Saturday following a toxic chemical leak on Montreal’s south shore that caused several buildings to be evacuated and two people to be hospitalized. Quebec Environment Minister David Heurtel confirmed that five people suffered health problems from the leak and two were sent to hospital, an earlier statement said three people had been hospitalized. He described the situation in Varennes as “reassuring,” and praised the work of emergency services, environmental workers and government officials. “I can assure you that we are putting all our resources in place to accompany Varennes and its surroundings in this situation,” he said at a news conference. “We will be there until the end of the situation.” The leak began Saturday morning following an industrial accident in Varennes, Quebec, about 30 km east of Montreal. It occurred at the Kronos factory that produces titanium pigment for industrial paint. Fifteen homes and four factories were evacuated after some titanium tetrachloride was released into the atmosphere. Kronos issued a statement Saturday afternoon reporting that the leak had

been stopped. “Kronos Canada has implemented all usual environmental emergency and safety rules and procedures to manage the situation,” the statement said. “The company is working in cooperation with the environmental and municipal authorities, to take all appropriate measures to protect the population and the environment.” Originally officials estimated that 40 tons of the gas had escaped, but a municipal official in Varennes says it appears only about five tons was released. A spokesman for the city said that factory employees managed to transfer most of the gas to a secure area

Leader Mario Beaulieu wants to bring immigrants to the separatist cause CONTRECOEUR, Que. — Days after a Parti Quebecois leadership hopeful’s controversial comment on immigration, Bloc Quebecois leader Mario Beaulieu has announced his party’s intention to hold a large intercultural gathering for independence. In an interview with The Canadian Press, Beaulieu explained the Bloc Quebecois wants to show that a large number of immigrants are in favour of Quebec’s independence.

Last week, Pierre Karl Peladeau said that immigration represented a threat to the sovereigntist movement. The PQ MNA and leadership candidate later apologized for his comments, saying they were inappropriate and did not reflect his true thinking. Without directly referring to Peladeau’s remarks, Beaulieu said it was necessary to reach out to Quebecers of all origins to persuade them of the advantages of independence. He said the national question was “the business of all Quebecers, without exception.”

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Rebels lose rematch with Oil Kings WILL FACE MEDICINE HAT IN FIRST ROUND OF PLAYOFFS BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR Oil Kings 3 Rebels 2 This was not the manner in which the Red Deer Rebels wanted to enter the Western Hockey League playoffs. Just 24 hours after laying a 6-2 beating on the Edmonton Oil Kings at Rexall Place, the Rebels fell 3-2 in a rematch Saturday before 6,439 fans at the Enmax Centrium, the final regularseason game for both teams. “We just weren’t sharp. We played with no flow, we weren’t in synch and there were a lot of terrible turnovers,” said Red Deer GM/head coach Brent Sutter. “Offensively we didn’t generate much and we weren’t good in our own zone. We weren’t close to how we played last night.” Outshot 38-26 overall, the Rebels never held a lead although they did battle back to draw even on two occasions before Mads Eller notched what held up as the winning goal at 6:52 of the second period, busting down the right boards and beating Red Deer netminder Rylan Toth to the far side. With the Oil Kings assessed three straight minor penalties during a 64-second span late in the game, the Rebels held a five-on-three advantage and then a six-on-three with Toth on the bench, but never gained control of the offensive zone long enough to create a serious scoring opportunity. In the end, the visitors were deserving winners and after finishing fifth in the Central Division will now meet the Brandon Wheat Kings in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Rebels, who finished third in the Central, will hook up with the second-place Medicine Hat Tigers in a best-of-seven conference quarterfinal with the first two games set for Saturday and Sunday in the southern Alberta city. The Rebels were hoping to gain some momentum for the playoffs by closing out their regular season on a positive note. Now, they’ll have to regain their swagger with a hard week of

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Edmonton Oil King Marshall Donald carries the puck away from Red Deer Rebel Presten Kopeck during the team’s final regular season game at the Centrium on Saturday. The Oil Kings edged the Rebels 3-2. The rebels will now face the Medicine Hat Tigers in the playoffs starting this weekend. practice. “We have a lot of work to do this week, but you should have some form of identity by now, you’re 72 games into the season,” said Sutter. “Certainly it’s a little bit concerning that you don’t finish the season the way you should finish it. “There were areas of our game tonight that weren’t where they need to be and that had to do with individuals not being focused and prepared.” The Oil Kings opened the scoring 4:20 into the contest when Brett Pollock’s shot from the left faceoff circle glanced off Toth’s glove and into the net. Presten Kopeck replied for the Rebels a mere 56 seconds later, capping a

give-and-go with Brooks Maxwell with Oil Kings defenceman Marshall Donald serving a high sticking infraction. From there, Davis Koch buried a third rebound at 7:02 to restore Edmonton’s lead and Adam Musil got the Rebels back on even terms late in the period, converting a corner pass from Maxwell while situated at the edge of the crease. Eller then notched the early-second period winner and the visitors held the edge in play and a 25-19 advantage in shots over the final 40 minutes. “Through the whole lineup it was just a lack of being mentally engaged in the game at the level we need to be right now,” said Sutter. “Obviously (the players) didn’t think the game was that

important tonight to play that way. Unfortunately when that happens you get injuries and we got one of our better players hurt.” Sutter was referring to Musil, who appeared to suffer an ankle injury and struggled to get off the ice. The extent of the ailment won’t be known until the second-year forward undergoes an MRI today, On a positive note, captain Conner Bleackley returned to the lineup for the first time since he suffered a groin injury Feb. 6 that caused him to miss 19 games. Later, the Colorado Avalanche prospect said he didn’t feel any discomfort during the game.

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Chiefs rally late but fall in OT in final MIDGET AA PROVINCIALS BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR Royals 4 Chiefs The Calgary Royals nearly learned the hard way Sunday that there’s no such thing as a comfortable cushion. The Royals opened a 3-0 lead over the Red Deer Indy Graphics Chiefs in the final of the Alberta midget AA hockey championship tournament at the Arena when Josh Fletcher scored from the high slot at 7:36 of the third period and were apparently well on their way to capturing the provincial title. The Chiefs, though, weren’t done. Far from it. First, Declan Johnston tallied from a scramble at 8:14, then Lane Sim made it a one-goal game when he buried a rebound at 15:12 and Mack Differenz pulled the hosts even when he converted a cross-crease feed from Tanner Zentner 54 seconds later. The Royals hung on down the stretch and then got the winning goal from Colton Young at 5:28 of overtime, his rising shot from a sharp angle beating Indy netminder Justin Anderson for a 4-3 victory. “We’ve been teaching our players to get shots on net from all angles and he (Young) happened to squeak one in there on the top side,” said Royals

head coach and Red Deer native Todd Sceviour. “He’s been tremendous for us all tournament and he got that one for us as well. “We sort of sat back and tried to nurse it to the end. Red Deer being the team that they are, very opportunistic, came back and tied it and we had to go into overtime to try and win this thing.” Following a scoreless and tightchecking opening period, the Royals struck for two goals in the second stanza as Young dashed end to end, cut across the high slot and wired a shot past Anderson at 11:58, and Braeden Tuck created a turnover at the Calgary blueline and connected on a shorthanded breakaway at 17:47. Fletcher’s goal looked like a backbreaker, but all it did was cue the comeback. “These have been the cardiac kids all year,” said Chiefs head coach Al Sim. “It’s been an unbelievable run and we still have something to play for,” he added, in reference to the South Central Alberta League championship. “When we evaluated and picked these kids in September our goals were to reach the provincial final and have a chance to win a league championship.

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Red Deer Indy Graphics Chief Logan Linnell weaves through a pair of Calgary Royals during the midget AA provincial championship final at the Arena, Sunday. The Royals won the game 4-3 in overtime.

Nash says goodbye to the NBA; retires after 19 years BY THE CANADIAN PRESS The face of Canadian basketball has called it a career. Victoria’s Steve Nash announced his retirement Saturday following an illustrious 19-year NBA career that included two MVP awards. The 41-yearold Canadian made his announcement both on Twitter and in a letter on The Players’ Tribune, a website where he is a senior producer. “I will likely never play basketball again,” Nash said in the letter. “It’s bittersweet. I already miss the game deeply, but I’m also really excited to learn to do something else. “This letter is for anyone who’s taken note of my career. At the heart of this letter, I’m speaking to kids everywhere who have no idea what the future holds or how to take charge of their place in it. When I think of my career, I can’t help but think of the kid with his ball, falling in love. That’s still what I identify with and did so

throughout my entire story.” Nash’s announcement wasn’t surprising. The veteran point guard played in just 65 games over the last three seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers due to injuries. Back and nerve issues prevented him from hitting the court at all this season. Nash’s announcement created widespread reaction on social media. “It was an honor to play with you bSteveNash and I’m proud to have you as a friend! Thanks for what you taught me. 2xMVP Legend,” Lakers teammate Boris Diaw tweeted. “Thank u to my big bro bSteveNash for being such an inspiration to Canadian basketball hopefuls like myself. Congratulations on you retirement,” tweeted Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson, a Brampton, Ont., native. Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry also commented on Nash’s announcement. “Unbelievable career bSteveNash,” Lowry tweeted. “Glad I had a chance

to play against you. It was an honor & pleasure! Enjoy the rest.” B.C. Premier Christy Clark also commended Nash for an outstanding NBA tenure. “bSteveNash exemplifies the values of hard work, team spirit, and giving back,” she tweeted. “Congratulations on an amazing career.” An eight-time all-star, Nash ranks third in NBA history with 10,335 assists — behind only John Stockton and Jason Kidd. Nash also leaves as the league’s all-time leading free-throw shooter at 90.4 per cent. Three times Nash was presented the Lionel Conacher Award as The Canadian Press’s male athlete of the year. About the only accomplishment missing from Nash’s impressive resume was playing for an NBA championship squad. Nash also often wore Canada’s colours internationally, playing for his country at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and leading the national team into qualifying for the 2004 Games, where it

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fell just short. On May 8, 2012, Nash was named general manager of the Canadian senior national team and brought back Jay Triano as head coach. The six-foot-three, 180-pound Nash won MVP awards in 2005 and 2006 while in Phoenix as the pointman of its up-tempo offence. But Nash’s tenure with the Suns began inauspiciously as the club dealt him to Dallas in 1998, just two years after drafting him in the first round, 15th overall, out of Santa Clara. Nash was voted to his first NBA allstar game during his tenure in Dallas and teamed up with Dirk Nowitzki and Michael Finley to lead Dallas to a Western Conference final berth. He became a free agent after the 2003—’04 season and returned to Phoenix. “I remember when Dirk and I were nobodies,” Nash wrote. “He used to say over dinner sometimes, ’How are us two stiffs gonna make it in this league?’

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Oilers ground Flyers in overtime BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

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Edmonton Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins celebrates the game winning goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during overtime NHL action in Edmonton, on Saturday.

Oilers 5 Flyers 4 (OT) EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers haven’t had a ton of success in extra time this season, but they finally found a way to win one on Saturday. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored a pair of goals, including the game winner 2:46 into overtime as the Oilers came away with a 5-4 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers. “It was definitely nice to get an overtime winner, we haven’t been too successful in extra time this season, so any time you get a chance to bury it you have to capitalize,” Nugent-Hopkins said. Teddy Purcell, Matt Hendricks and Jordan Eberle scored in regulation time for the Oilers (20-39-13), who have won two of their last three. Oilers forward Taylor Hall returned to the lineup after missing 23 of Edmonton’s last 24 games and earned an assist on the game winner. “I felt pretty brutal at the start and improved as the game went on,” he said. “My conditioning is fine, it’s just when you get into a game it’s hard to take deep breaths and when your mind is racing, it’s hard to recover. By the end, I felt pretty good. I got better as the game wore on.”

Claude Giroux had a pair of goals and Ryan White and Michael Raffl also replied for the Flyers (29-29-16), who have lost four in a row and eight of their last nine. “It’s frustrating and disappointing not being able to find a way to win this game,” Giroux said. “We did a lot of good things. We just have to be better.” The Flyers fell to 9-20-10 this season on the road. “If we had an answer for that, we could correct it,” said Flyers goalie Ray Emery, who was called upon to start when Steve Mason came down with an illness shortly before the game. “We have a good record at home, but haven’t been getting it done on the road.” Edmonton started the scoring just 51 seconds into the contest as Eberle stole a puck from defenceman Nicklas Grossman behind the Flyers net and sent it in front to Nugent-Hopkins, who scored his 21st goal of the season past Emery. The Flyers tied it four-and-a-half minutes into the first period as Giroux scored his 20th with a quick wrist shot from the slot that beat Edmonton starter Ben Scrivens. Philadelphia made it 2-1 with eight minutes to play in the opening frame as Giroux sent a power-play shot through traffic into the net for his second of the game.

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“To lose to a great team like the Royals doesn’t make it any better, but it was a good game,” added Sim. The game was the sixth for each team in a four-day stretch. “We had back to back games Friday with two and a half hours between them, so that was tiring,” said Sceviour. “These guys were going into overtime today with not a lot of gas in the tank. We had also lost two guys to injury so we had even a shorter bench. But we persevered and got through it. “These are very even teams. They battled us hard and we battled them hard and were lucky enough to get a few by them. Then they came back and got a few by us. In the end, the next goal wins, and who knows? “These kids are beat up,” said Sim. “Everyone is playing with injuries. It’s a grind and it take fortitude and the toughest do survive.” The Chiefs will host the Strathmore Wheatland Chiefs in Games 3 and 4 of the South Central League final Friday and Saturday at the Arena. The bestof-five set is tied 1-1. “Our message to these guys is that we’re one of two AA teams out of 150 in the province who are still going to play next weekend,” said Sim. “We still have something to play for, and the league is important to us. “It would be nice to have two, but let’s go get this other championship.” • The Chiefs reached the championship game with a 4-2 semifinal over the Red Deer Elks Sunday morning, getting goals from Zentner, Differenz, Devon Langelaar and Josh Bussard. Damon Loiselle and Reid Sterling connected for the Elks, who directed shots at 26 shots at Anderson. Carter Gendreau looked at 25 shots in the Elks net. The Royals toppled Edmonton Southside 7-4 in the other semifinal. In pool play Saturday, Indy Graphics suffered their first setback of the tournament after three straight wins with a 4-3 loss to the Spruce Grove Saints. Keagan Kingwell, with two goals, and Ryan Morrell scored for the Chiefs, who held a 31-24 advantage in shots. Anderson and Geordan Andrew combined to make 20 saves in a losing cause. Meanwhile, the Elks posted a pair

“I felt all right. It wasn’t my best game but I wasn’t really sure what to expect coming in,” he said. “It was good to get that first game out of the way. I took a few hits and there were a few awkward falls, but I didn’t feel anything so that’s good news for me. Now I’m excited for the playoffs.” Like his coach, Bleackley suggested that the Rebels weren’t ready to take on an Oil Kings team that was out for revenge. “They came here obviously pretty hungry after last night,” said Bleackley. “We kind of embarrassed them in their own rink. We weren’t prepared for them and it’s not the way we wanted to end off the (regular) season, but at the same time we can’t dwell on it. “We have Game 1 of the playoffs next weekend and we have a good week of hard work and practice to get ready for that.” • Toth turned aside 35 shots while suffering his loss of the season while Edmonton netminder Patrick Dea made 24 saves . . . Kayle Doetzel was a multiple recipient as the Rebels individual awards were handed out prior to the contest. Doetzel picked up the top defenceman award and the Advocate players’ award. Meanwhile, Toth was honoured as rookie of the year, Maxwell garnered the most valuable player award, Evan Polei accepted the humanitarian award, Kopeck was recognized as the most under-rated player and Riley Sheen was honoured as the club’s top scorer . . . Neither Wyatt nor Reese Johnson were in the Red Deer lineup but both will be ready for Game 1 of the playoffs . . . While the Rebels failed to win a regular-season outing in Medicine Hat this winter, Sutter is convinced his team can taste success there in the post-season. “There were several years when we couldn’t win there during the regular season and then played very well in their building in the playoffs,” he said. The third and fourth games of the series will be played April 1 and 2 at the Centrium . . . The Rebels drew the Tigers when the Calgary Hitmen edged the visiting Kootenay Ice 3-2 Sunday to lock up first sport in the Central. The Hitmen will face the Ice in the first round of the playoffs.

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Columbus tied it 2-2 at 4:21 of the third period on a mistake by Flames defenceman Kris Russell. Attempting to backhand the puck behind his net to Dennis Wideman in the opposite corner, the puck caromed off the side of the Flames net and popped out to Anisimov, who fired it past Ramo. “I was just trying to bank it behind the net and it obviously wasn’t a good bank pass,” said Russell. “I don’t know, I’ve got to play pool more or something.” Hartley defended Russell. “This guy is going to give an arm for this hockey club. He’s a true warrior. He’s a leader and hey, they capitalized on one of his mistakes but how many games has he helped us win, how many games has he stopped tons of shots to sacrifice himself for the team?,” said Hartley.

of wins — 5-0 over the Taber Golden Suns and 3-2 over the Peace River Royals— to finish second to the Royals in Pool B with a record of three wins and one loss. Gendreau turned aside all 15 shots he faced in the win over Taber, while Sterling, Tyler Wall, Austin Lawson, Brady Park and Keenan Scott supplied the goals. Kobe Scott’s second-period tally was the winner against Peace River. Matthew Froehlick and Sterling also scored for the Elks, who got a 12-save outing from Gendreau. In other pool games Saturday, Wheatland and Peace River tied 3-3, the Wainwright Polar Kings got past Spruce Grove 5-3, Edmonton Southside was a 6-1 winner over the Northeast Panthers, the Royals hammered Wheatland 8-1 and Southside defeated Wainwright 5-3. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

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Blue Jackets 3 Flames 2 (OT) CALGARY — So far, so good for Rene Bourque— who on his third NHL team this season is finally enjoying some success. Bourque scored his second goal of the game 4:01 into overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Saturday. With prolonged pressure in the Flames end, Kevin Connauton’s shot was stopped but Bourque slipped the rebound past Karri Ramo. “I’m still trying to see his full game but I’ll tell you, when he skates and he works, he is a real impactful player for us because he’s got great size and he’s got a knack around the net,” said Columbus coach Todd Richards.“

sweep of Western Canada. Sean Monahan and Jiri Hudler scored for Calgary (39-27-6). Locked in a tight playoff race in the Western Conference, the Flames remain third in the Pacific Division, two points back of Vancouver and two points up on Los Angeles. The Canucks and Kings hold a game in hand. Bob Hartley took little solace in the fact Calgary probably deserved better, outshooting Columbus 40-26. “All those beautiful stats, they’re not worth nothing once the score is up there and the game is over. That’s the most important stat and tonight they got one goal more than us,” Hartley said. “One point but we don’t know if it’s going to be enough. The expectations of this group, we never satisfy ourselves with mediocrity and one point out of two is no reason to celebrate.”

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Bourque was acquired by Columbus at the trade deadline as part of the package surrendered by Anaheim in order to acquire defenceman James Wisniewski. At the time, Bourque had two goals in 43 games between the Ducks and Montreal— where he opened the season. It’s been a different story since arriving in Ohio. Bourque has four goals in eight games and finds himself playing alongside talented Ryan Johansen, who set up Bourque’s first goal that tied the score 1-1 in the first period. “I just feel I’m getting some chances. I’m around the puck a lot and I feel good out there so it’s nice,” said Bourque, whose best seasons came in Calgary where twice he put up 27 goals. Artem Anisimov also scored for Columbus (33-35-4), which has won six-ofseven games— including its first ever

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Every rallies to win at Bay Hill for second straight year

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Toronto Raptors’ DeMar DeRozan, centre, looks to pass between New York Knicks Lance Thomas, left, and Alexey Shved during NBA action in Toronto, Sunday. “What was I impressed with was he was much better on his defensive rotations. I thought he got over there, got to his spots quickly, he didn’t hesitate,” Casey said. “I was just as impressed with that as much as anything else.”

The Lowry-less Raptors were coming off a thorough 108-92 dismantling by the Bulls in Chicago on Friday, which ruined the Raptors’ beginnings of a winning streak — they’d won two in a row for the first time in a month.

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Matt Every had a tongue-incheek response when he heard Tiger Woods was not ready to play the Arnold Palmer Invitational this year. He said he told Woods, “Don’t worry, man, I’ll hold it down for you until you get back.” He did that and more. Every was dressed in a blue shirt, not red, but the moment sure looked familiar on the 18th green Sunday at Bay Hill. He made an 18-foot birdie putt for a 6-under 66, gave an abbreviated fist pump and held onto the trophy for one more year with a one-shot victory over Henrik Stenson. “You watch tournaments on TV and guys make a 20-footer on the last and everybody goes nuts,” Every said. “It’s cool to close one out like that.” Every rallied from a four-shot deficit last year for his first career victory, helped in part by Adam Scott’s collapse in the final round. This one was even sweeter. Every came from three shots behind Sunday by matching the low score of the final round, and he was never seriously close to bogey on the back nine on his way to another handshake with Palmer and another trip to the Masters. Needing a birdie to force a playoff, Stenson was wide left on a 20-foot putt at the 18th. “It feels great,” Every said about his return to Augusta National. “When Henrik missed that putt, that was the No. 1 thing on my mind: ’You’re already in. Miss it — I need to get in.”’ Stenson was angry with being put on the clock on the 15th hole — the second time the final group was out of position — and closed with a 70 to extend a peculiar streak on the PGA Tour. It was the ninth straight tournament in which a 54-hole leader failed to win, and the Swede let this one get away. He regained the lead with birdies on the 11th and 12th holes as Morgan Hoffmann began to fade, and Stenson had a one-shot lead until a three-putt bogey from 45 feet on No. 15 and a three-putt par from 40 feet on the fringe at the par-5 16th. “Really, problems kind of started on 15,” Stenson said. “We got on the clock again, which when you’re coming down the stretch you want to be able to have five extra seconds.” He said he rushed his first putts on the 15th and 16th, and the three-putts were “really what cost me the tournament.” Every finished at 19-under 269 and became the first player since Payne Stewart in 1987 to win at Bay Hill with all four rounds in the 60s. A year ago, Every missed a 4-foot par putt on the 18th hole and had to wait a nervous 10 minutes to see if anyone could catch him. This time, he had no room for error. With a confident swing that held up all week, he drilled his drive down the left side of the fairway and hit his approach above the hole to set up his birdie. He said he heard one man in the gallery saying between fake coughs, “Straight putt.” “I was like, ’This guys is a real (expletive) if he’s lying, because it’s a pretty important putt,” Every said. “I looked over it pretty hard and I didn’t see anything. It was a great putt to have under pressure, because I literally had to get it going. It wasn’t going to come up short. The last 3 feet I was begging for it to hang and I was like, ’Gosh, these are the one that always lip out. Be so cool to see this one dive in.’ And it did.” He joined Woods and Loren Roberts as the only players to repeat at Arnie’s place. Woods won four in a row, and backto-back on two other occasions. Roberts, like Every, won his first two PGA Tour titles at Bay Hill. Matt Jones birdied three of his last four holes for a 68 to finish alone in third.

DUNEDIN, Fla. — At the start of spring training, Blue Jays pitcher Roberto Osuna didn’t think he’d have a lengthy stay in the bigleague camp. But with Toronto’s April 6 opener against the New York Yankees quickly approaching, the hard-throwing righty is a surprise contender for a spot in the rotation. Regarded as one of the organization’s top prospects, Osuna continued to make his case Sunday, tossing 3 2/3 scoreless innings in a 3-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays that took just 2 hours, 2 minutes. “I didn’t think I had any chance to make the team,” said Osuna, who underwent ulnar collateral ligament replacement surgery

in July 2013. “But right now, I’m very excited and I’m going to try to make it.” The 20-year-old Osuna allowed a double to Desmond Jennings in the first and a single to Joey Butler in the second. He struck out two, walked one and hasn’t allowed a run in five appearances. “I’ve got to keep focused in the next outing and try to do my best,” he said. “If I make the team, then good. If not, I hope to make it later.” Russell Martin hit his first homer of the spring Sunday, connecting off reliever Mike Montgomery for a solo shot in the sixth that landed far beyond the right-centre field wall. Earlier, Jose Bautista drove in Jose Reyes on a grounder in the first. CECIL TABBED CLOSER Toronto manager John Gibbons said left-hander Brett Cecil will

be the team’s closer. Gibbons said the competition came down to Cecil and top prospect Aaron Sanchez. But when starter Marcus Stroman went down with a season-ending knee injury last week, Sanchez was moved into Stroman’s spot and Cecil became the clear favourite for the role. Cecil’s health this spring, however, has been a bit of a concern. He missed the start of camp with the flu, then had inflammation in his rotator cuff during a bullpen session that’s kept him out of every game. But Gibbons said he isn’t worried. “If everything goes in the right direction, he’d be the guy,” Gibbons said. “If something happens during the season, and somebody takes over that role, then good for them.”

Minnesota State draws top seed for NCAA hockey tourney BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Minnesota State has received the top seed for the NCAA men’s hockey tournament, followed by North Dakota, Boston University and Miami of Ohio as the other No. 1 seeds in their respective regions. The NCAA unveiled Sunday the 16-team field, which included six teams from the eight-team National Collegiate Hockey Conference and just one from the Big Ten. Minnesota State won the Western Collegiate Hockey Association tournament and regular-season title to finish 29-7-3 and make the NCAA tournament for a third straight year. The Mavericks will

play Atlantic Hockey tournament champion RIT in South Bend, Indiana, next weekend. The other Midwest regional semifinal will pit Nebraska Omaha of the NCHC against East Coast Athletic Conference tournament champion Harvard. NCHC regular-season champion North Dakota will play in Fargo, about 80 miles south of the campus in Grand Forks, against ECAC regular-season champion Quinnipiac. WCHA runner-up Michigan Tech returned to the tournament for the first time since 1981 and will face St. Cloud State of the NCHC in the other West regional

semifinal. Boston University, led by Hobey Baker Award finalist and likely high NHL draft pick Jack Eichel, won the Hockey East regular season and tournament titles to draw the top spot in the Northeast regional and an openinground game against Yale of the ECAC. Minnesota won the Big Ten’s regular season and tournament for the No. 2 seed and a matchup in Manchester, New Hampshire, with rival Minnesota Duluth of the NCHC. Minnesota lost to Union in the NCAA championship game last year.

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Raptors 106 Knicks 89 TORONTO — With 12 games to go on the regular season, and their playoff spot all but locked, the Toronto Raptors have to maintain their intensity. That was DeMar DeRozan’s message minutes after the Raptors beat the lowly New York Knicks 106-89 on Sunday afternoon. “We’ve just got to stay focused and understand every game still matters,” DeRozan said. “We’ve got to take something from every game, even though we’re still going to the playoffs, we can’t relax, we’ve still got to keep focused and understand we’ve still got to get better every time we step on the court.” DeRozan led by example with a team-high 23 points, including a couple of huge dunks, while Tyler Hansbrough added a season-high 18 points. Jonas Valanciunas added a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Lou Williams added 13 points, Greivis Vasquez finished with 12, and Terrence Ross chipped in with 11 for the Raptors (42-28), who played without all-star Kyle Lowry for the second straight game. Lowry is nursing a sore back, suffered when he fell hard in Wednesday’s win over Minnesota. Hansbrough, whose previous seasonhigh was 12 points, echoed DeRozan’s statement: the Raptors have to make

each game count down the stretch. “We’ve got to realize what we want to do,” Hansbrough said. “I think a lot of guys have the playoffs in the back of their mind, just because we know what we want to get right before we get to the playoffs, try to have some momentum going into there.” Lance Thomas led the Knicks (14-56) with 24 points, while the Raptors’ former No. 1 draft pick Andrea Bargnani, who was booed during Knicks’ player introductions, finished with 16. Toronto led by as many as 17 points against the NBA’s worst team, but looked disinterested for large stretches and allowed the Knicks to creep back to within 74-66 with one quarter left to play. The Raptors pulled away in the fourth in front of a capacity crowd of 19,800 fans at the Air Canada Centre, and when DeRozan threw down his second big dunk of the day with 2:37 left, it had Toronto up by 19. Raptors beloved rookie Bruno Caboclo was the beneficiary of Toronto’s big lead, subbed in with just over a minute-and-a-half to play. Showing improvement was more important than the win, said coach Dwane Casey. “The win’s important. . . we had a few lapses, but overall there was good intensity and good focus on both ends of the floor,” Casey said. The coach praised Valanciunas’s strong game.

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Generals blast off to another Allan Cup SWEEP RIVAL INNISFAIL EAGLES IN PROVINCIAL/HERITAGE LEAGUE FINAL BY JOSH ALDRICH ADVOCATE STAFF Generals 4 Eagles 1 INNISFAIL — The Bentley Generals are heading back to the Allan Cup and they didn’t need God’s rocket ship to get there. The Generals completed their fourgame sweep of the Innisfail Eagles on Sunday with a 4-1 victory. Instead, it was new comer Torrie Dyck leading the way to Clarenville, Nfld., with a three-point (two goals, one assist) night that also landed him the playoff MVP award. The former University of Alberta Golden Bear chose to join the Generals for this exact opportunity. “There’s nothing like winning and when you come to an organization like this that’s built so well year after year it’s a lot of fun,” said Dyck. Cam Maclise and AJ Gale also scored for Bentley while Dustin Butler made 25 saves for the win. Pete Vandermeer scored Innisfail’s lone goal while Steven Stanford made 31 saves in the loss. Prior to the series, Eagles head coach Brian Sutter said, in regards to the Generals: “I know Bentley’s a heck of a team, but they didn’t all come down from heaven on a rocket ship, they’re not the best thing that God ever brought to this earth; it’s contrary to what everybody talks about with them.” Despite losing the Chinook Senior Hockey League and AAA provincial final in four-straight games, the Eagles gave the heavily favoured Generals all they could handle. “All four games we played in the final there was a short span where there was a turning point ... that’s experience, we made a couple of rookie mistakes on the first two goals we gave up,” said Sutter. “They’ve got a good team, give them credit for what they did.” On Sunday, the two teams were tied 1-1 through the first period, but Bentley cracked it open with a pair of goals in the second. First Maclise gave them the lead with a one-timer from the top of the slot at 14:37, then Gale stretched it to a 3-1 lead as he chipped a shot short side on Stanford at 19:23.

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Bentley Generals forward Cody Esposito collides with Innisfail Eagles defender Travis Ziegler as goalie Steven Stanford reaches back for the puck during Game 4 of the Chinook Senior Hockey League final at Innisfail on Sunday. Bentley won 4-1 to sweep the series and advance to the Allan Cup. Dyck iced the game with an emptynetter at 18:39 of the third period. “We just locked down and paid attention to details, won the right puck battles and played tight defensively,” said Generals head coach Ryan Tobler. “I’m most proud of the way the guys compete and battle for one another and work as a unit and we’ve done that all year.” The Generals only have 10 players left on their team from when they won the Allan Cup in 2013. The roster has been turned over with a number of top young players like Maclise, Dyck, Giffen Nyren who was also named the league’s top defenceman, and Butler who was named top goalie. Tobler credited general manager Jeff Mcinnis and manager Wes Gyori for collection of youth and finding the jobs and everything else that goes with

putting the team together. Dyck had 20 points (10-10-20) in 20 games with the Generals in the regular season, but lead the team in scoring in the playoffs with 15 points (9-6-15) in nine games. Though he is new to the Allan Cup chase, Dyck is not new to the pressure and the expectations of national championships. In two years with the U of A Golden Bears, he lead the team to the University Cup twice, winning the Canadian Interuniversity Sport championship in 2014. “Every night you go out and you know you can’t take a night off. You know when you’re the champion or the best team, teams are going to give you their best game, so it almost creates anxiety ...,” said Dyck. “It’s something I’ve learned over the past few years how to deal with it and how to get the best out of myself when the pressure

is on.” The Generals took home three championship trophies on Sunday, one for league, one for provincials and the MacKenzie Cup, normally going to the champion between Alberta and B.C. to go with the Allan Cup berth — which is really the only trophy they are interested in. The Generals fell in the Allan Cup semifinal in Dundas, Ont., last year. They now have three weeks to prepare for this year’s tournament in Clarenville, from April 13-18. “Our goal to start is always the Allan Cup, (the celebration tonight) is subdued and under control and we still got a job to do,” said Tobler. “We’ve got a bit of a layoff here, we just got to make sure we take care of ourselves and give ourselves the best opportunity to represent the province.” jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com

Cougars finish Senior Exelta Gymnastics Club members with 1-3 record put up strong effort in last home meet at basketball provincials BY JOSH ALDRICH ADVOCATE STAFF

The Notre Dame Cougars were 6649 losers to Okotoks Foothills in their final game of the Alberta 4A boys basketball provincials at Edmonton Jasper Place Saturday. Nelson Martin led the Cougars with a near triple-double of 10 points, 18 rebounds and eight blocked shots. Cody White dropped in 10 points and had four steals and Dustin Evangelista chipped in with seven points, four rebounds and two assists while coming off the bench. Notre Dame finished with a 1-3 record, including an 80-69 loss to Cardston in their opening contest. Cardston fell 101-74 to Edmonton Harry Ainlay in the championship game. ● The Lindsay Thurber Raiders’ final game of the 4A girls provincials at Jasper Place was a 74-60 loss to Calgary Western Canada Saturday. The Raiders were 1-3 in the Alberta championship, won by Medicine Hat, 59-48 over Spruce Grove. ● The Wetaskiwin Sabres posted a 2-2 record and finished fourth in the 3A boys championship at Edmonton Holy Trinity. The Sabres knocked off Fort McMurray Father Mercredi twice — 67-50 and 63-60 — and fell 79-46 to Barrhead and 88-82 to Chestermere. The Ponoka Broncs, meanwhile, downed Holy Trinity 81-50 and lost 6664 to Barrhead. St. Peter the Apostle of Spruce Grove defeated Leduc in the provincial final. ● Wetaskiwin was 1-2 in the 3A girls provincials at Taber W.R. Myers. The Sabres fell 80-49 to Lloydminster Holy Rosary, defeated Grande Prairie Charles Spencer 53-48 and dropped a 51-32 decision to Morinville. Magrath was a 57-51 winner over Edmonton St. Joe’s in the championship contest. ● In the 2A girls provincials at Calgary Rundle College, Central Alberta Christian was 1-2 with an opening 61-57 loss to La Crete, a 43-30 consolation victory over Pigeon Lake and then a 6961 loss to Picture Butte. The hosts defeated Lethbridge Immanuel Christian 57-56 to win the Alberta title. ● Olds Koinonia Christian fell 60-57 to Glendon in the consolation final of the 1A girls provincial tournament at Rosemary. Koinonia posted a 2-2 record, with 62-32 and 61-60 victories over Calgary Clear Water Academy and Edmonton Parkland Immanuel, and a 48-44 loss to Stirling, which went on to down Acme 45-43 in the gold-medal game.

Not even a car accident could keep Kaelan Hayter could keep her from her final home gymnastics meet. Six weeks ago, Hayter, 18, rolled her truck and suffered bad concussion. She just recently returned to practice and was on the floor Saturday representing the Exelta Gymnastics club at the Western Canadian trials at the Collicutt Centre. While she did not qualify for Westerns, the important thing was to finish her gymnastics career on her own terms. “I still have all the symptoms from my concussion, I still get dizzy and really noxious,” she said. “I just wanted to try because it was my last year, I’m happy with the way I performed.” Hayter finished seventh in on the vault, the balance beam and the floor and 13th on the uneven bars to place 10th overall in the open division. Exelta coach and women’s director Barb Bilsborrow was impressed with the effort from Hayter who has been with the club for 16 years. It was also a strong final home meet for Hannah Bilsborrow, 17, who finished eigth overall, earning an alternate spot on the provincial team with the top seven gymnasts going to Okotoks April 30 to May 3. For Bilsborrow to go to Westerns she will need someone to drop out. But she was happy with her weekend, finishing fifth on the vault and sixth on the beam. She also placed 10th on the bars and 13th on the floor. “I stuck beam and my vault went really good, so I was really happy with that, beam’s normally my worst event while vault is my best event,” said Bilsborrow, who earlier this year finished fourth at the Presidential Classic in Florida. Bilsborrow and Hayter do have two competitions left before their competitive careers are officially over, with the University of Calgary Invitational next week and then provincials in Lethbridge on April 17 which double as the national trials. “They’ve both been to Westerns (at lower levels) two or three times, they’ve been on the national team to Montreal last year, they’ve definitely done well in their careers, I think they’re both really happy with how they’ve done and any other team they make is just bonus,” said Barb Bilborrow. The two girls will both take next year off before going off to university, but they are not quite done with gymnastics yet. Both plan to stay with the club and help coach during their year off from school.

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Kayla Holliday spots her landing as she competes in the vault event at the Southern Zone Gymnastics trials in Red Deer on Friday. Through the weekend about 250 female gymnasts ages 8-18 were competing for a chance to represent their gymnastics clubs at the provincial championships this April. Holliday trains with the Red Deer Exelta Gymnastics Club. “I like working with the kids and you see a different side of gymnastics when you’re coaching it instead of actually doing it,” said Hannah Bilsborrow. “There’s a lot of potential coming up in the club, it’s going to be good.” It was a good weekend overall for the Exelta club with seven other gymnasts finishing in the top 12 in their divisions to qualify for provincials. In the

Provincial 5 Open division Lina Koller (sixth overall) and Rachel Hyink (11th) made the cut, as did Provincial 3 Argos Kayla Holliday (third), Megan McGonigal (seventh) and Olivia Stratulate (eigth). Meanwhile, Katherine Stuber (ninth) in Provincial 3 Tyro and Karis Wygeria (12th) in Provincial 2 Tyro will also be going to provincials. jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com

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MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2015

Local Sports WHL Scoring Leaders GA 219 238 245 266 257 308

Pt 114 85 73 69 66 42

CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF y-Calgary 72 45 22 1 4 289 x-Medicine Hat72 45 23 2 2 268 x-Red Deer 72 38 23 5 6 240 x-Kootenay 72 37 31 1 3 245 x-Edmonton 72 34 31 4 3 217 Lethbridge 72 20 44 5 3 202

GA 203 213 227 248 204 304

Pt 95 94 87 78 75 48

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF y-Kelowna 72 53 13 5 1 305 x-Victoria 72 39 29 3 1 244 x-Prince George72 31 36 2 3 222 Kamloops 72 28 37 4 3 214 Vancouver 72 27 41 2 2 189

GA 183 219 295 258 251

Pt 112 82 67 63 58

U.S. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF GA y-Everett 72 43 20 3 6 242 199 x-Portland 72 43 23 2 4 287 237 x-Seattle 72 38 25 4 5 218 201 x-Spokane 72 34 34 3 1 219 229 x-Tri-City 72 31 38 0 3 190 242 z-league title; y-conference title;d-division leader; x-clinched playoff berth.

Pt 95 92 85 72 65

Saturday’s results Brandon 9 Moose Jaw 2 Swift Current 6 Lethbridge 2 Edmonton 3 Red Deer 2 Prince Albert 5 Regina 1 Medicine Hat 6 Saskatoon 2 Kamloops 5 Prince George 2 Victoria 4 Everett 3 (SO) Kelowna 5 Vancouver 2 Seattle 6 Portland 3 Tri-City 2 Spokane 1

Oliver Bjorkstrand, Por Trevor Cox, MH Tim McGauley, Bra Cole Sanford, MH Cole Ully, Kam Nick Merkley, Kel Nicolas Petan, Por Adam Helewka, Spo Brayden Point, MJ Adam Tambellini, CAL Jack Rodewald, MJ Chase De Leo, Por Rourke Chartier, Kel Luke Philp, Koo Nikita Scherbak, Eve Jake Debrusk, SC Jaedon Descheneau, Koo Connor Rankin, CAL Jansen Harkins, PG Austin Carroll, Vic Tyson Baillie, Kel Matt Needham, Kam Colby Cave, SC Peter Quenneville, Bra Rihards Bukarts, Bra Paul Bittner, Por Chase Witala, PG Carson Stadnyk, Eve Jayce Hawryluk, Bra Sam Reinhart, Koo Travis Sanheim, CAL

end of regular season Saturday’s summary Oil Kings 3, Rebels 2 First Period 1. Edmonton, Pollock 32 (Benson, Sautner) 4:20. 2. Red Deer, Kopeck 21 (Maxwell, Mahura) 5:16 (pp). 3. Edmonton, Koch 11 (Orban, Carroll) 7:02. 4. Red Deer, Musil 15 (Maxwell, Fleury) 17:58. Penalties — Bleackley RD (cross-checking) 1:12, Donald Edm (high-sticking) 4:35. Second Period 5. Edmonton, Bender 8 (Orban, Magnes) 6:52. Penalties — De Wit RD (tripping) 13:49. Third Period No Scoring. Penalties — Bender Edm (roughing) 8:07, Bender Edm (Embellishment) 8:07, Bobyk RD (roughing) 8:07, Sheen RD (roughing) 8:07, Pollock Edm (unsportsmanlike cnd.) 12:38, Cote RD (unsportsmanlike cnd.) 12:38, Mayo Edm (inter. on goaltender) 15:35, Pollock Edm (roughing) 15:35, Pollock Edm (10-minute misconduct) 15:35, Doetzel RD (10-minute misconduct) 15:35, Fleury RD (roughing) 15:35, Baddock Edm (slashing) 17:22, Kulda Edm (slashing) 17:43, Mayo Edm (delay of game) 18:26, Sheen RD (slashing) 19:41. Shots on goal Edmonton 13 14 11 — 38 Red Deer 7 9 10 — 26 Goal — Edmonton: Dea (W, 11-5-1); Red Deer: Toth (L, 28-18-4). Power plays (goal-chances) — Edmonton: 0-2; Red Deer: 1-5.

A 55 80 63 45 60 70 74 43 49 39 50 45 34 52 55 39 47 47 59 39 39 51 40 48 41 37 31 42 35 46 50

Pts 118 109 105 95 94 90 89 87 87 86 85 84 82 82 82 81 81 79 79 77 76 76 75 75 74 71 69 69 65 65 65

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts Montreal 73 46 20 7 99 Tampa Bay 73 45 21 7 97 Detroit 71 39 21 11 89 Boston 73 36 25 12 84 Ottawa 71 36 24 11 83 Florida 72 33 25 14 80 Toronto 73 27 40 6 60 Buffalo 72 20 45 7 47

GF 193 238 204 193 207 177 192 135

GA 159 188 190 190 188 197 235 241

Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts 71 46 18 7 99 73 44 25 4 92 72 40 22 10 90 73 39 24 10 88 74 29 29 16 74 72 31 30 11 73 72 33 35 4 70 71 26 35 10 62

GF 217 225 200 212 192 163 193 164

GA 163 203 178 180 215 183 225 196

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Sunday’s results Calgary 3 Kootenay 2 Portland 5 Tri-City 3 Everett 5 Spokane 4

G 63 29 42 50 34 20 15 44 38 47 35 39 48 30 27 42 34 32 20 38 37 25 35 27 33 34 38 27 30 19 15

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts St. Louis 73 45 21 7 97 Nashville 73 44 21 8 96 Chicago 71 43 22 6 92 Minnesota 72 40 25 7 87 Winnipeg 72 37 23 12 86 Colorado 71 33 26 12 78 Dallas 72 34 28 10 78

GF 223 208 203 207 201 191 224

GA 180 176 162 181 189 198 230

Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 74 46 21 7 99 216 206 Vancouver 72 42 26 4 88 206 193 Calgary 72 39 27 6 84 211 189 Los Angeles 71 34 23 14 82 189 179 San Jose 72 35 29 8 78 199 201 Edmonton 72 20 39 13 53 172 247 Arizona 73 21 44 8 50 149 242 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Saturday’s Games Florida 2, Boston 1, SO N.Y. Rangers 3, Carolina 2, SO Minnesota 6, St. Louis 3 Columbus 3, Calgary 2, OT Vancouver 4, Los Angeles 1 Montreal 2, San Jose 0 Ottawa 5, Toronto 3 N.Y. Islanders 3, New Jersey 0 Winnipeg 3, Washington 0 Nashville 3, Buffalo 0 Dallas 4, Chicago 0

Pittsburgh 3, Arizona 1 Edmonton 5, Philadelphia 4, OT Sunday’s Games Detroit 2, St. Louis 1, OT Tampa Bay 5, Boston 3 N.Y. Rangers 7, Anaheim 2 Vancouver 3, Arizona 1

● Women’s basketball: Red Deer League playoff games, 7:15 p.m. at Central Alberta Christian and 8:30 p.m. at Lindsay Thurber.

Monday’s Games Los Angeles at New Jersey, 5 p.m. Chicago at Carolina, 5 p.m. Minnesota at Toronto, 5:30 p.m. San Jose at Ottawa, 5:30 p.m. Buffalo at Dallas, 6:30 p.m. Colorado at Calgary, 7 p.m. Winnipeg at Edmonton, 7:30 p.m.

● Men’s basketball: Playoff games at 7:15 and 8:30 p.m., Lindsay Thurber.

Tuesday’s Games Minnesota at N.Y. Islanders, 5 p.m. Los Angeles at N.Y. Rangers, 5 p.m. St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m. Anaheim at Columbus, 5 p.m. Arizona at Detroit, 5:30 p.m. Florida at Tampa Bay, 5:30 p.m. Montreal at Nashville, 6 p.m. Winnipeg at Vancouver, 8 p.m. Saturday’s summaries Blue Jackets 3, Flames 2 (OT) First Period 1. Calgary, Monahan 29 (Hudler, Gaudreau) 4:18 (pp). 2. Columbus, Bourque 5 (Johansen) 11:13. Penalties — Boll Clb (high-sticking) 4:05, Goloubef Clb (high-sticking) 16:59. Second Period 3. Calgary, Hudler 26 (Monahan) 2:44. Penalties — Ferland Cgy (fighting) 9:01, Tropp Clb (fighting) 9:01, Brodie Cgy (roughing) 18:03, Hartnell Clb (roughing) 18:03, Foligno Clb (roughing) 18:03, Wideman Cgy (roughing) 18:03. Third Period 4. Columbus, Anisimov 6 (unassisted) 4:21. Penalties — Tyutin Clb (hooking) 5:08, Gaudreau Cgy (Embellishment) 5:08, Atkinson Clb (high-sticking) 6:35, Atkinson Clb (interference) 8:42, Bourque Clb (high-sticking) 16:57. Overtime 5. Columbus, Bourque 6 (Connauton, Tyutin) 4:01. Penalties — None. Shots on goal Columbus 6 8 9 3 — 26 Calgary 12 12 14 2 — 40 Goal — Columbus: Bobrovsky (W, 22-17-2); Calgary: Ramo (LO, 14-8-2). Power plays (goal-chances) — Columbus: 0-0; Calgary: 1-5. Oilers 5, Flyers 4 (OT) First Period 1. Edmonton, Nugent-Hopkins 21 (Eberle) :51. 2. Philadelphia, Giroux 20 (Voracek) 4:25. 3. Philadelphia, Giroux 21 (Voracek, Simmonds) 12:00 (pp). 4. Philadelphia, White 4 (Rinaldo) 14:17. 5. Edmonton, Purcell 10 (Roy) 16:15. 6. Edmonton, Hendricks 8 (Gordon, Ference) 19:29. Penalties — Grossmann Pha (hooking) 5:39, Hall Edm (interference) 6:08, Edm Bench (too many men) 10:53. Second Period 7. Edmonton, Eberle 20 (Pouliot, Nugent-Hopkins) 1:11. Penalties — Scrivens Edm (slashing) 2:46, Grossmann Pha (interference) 14:44, Voracek Pha (tripping) 17:09. Third Period 8. Philadelphia, Raffl 18 (Voracek, Streit) :46. Penalties — Nugent-Hopkins Edm (tripping) 1:08, Pha Bench (too many men) 8:33. Overtime 9. Edmonton, Nugent-Hopkins 22 (Nikitin, Hall) 2:46. Penalties — None. Shots on goal Philadelphia 11 7 10 3 — 31 Edmonton 11 11 9 3 — 34 Goal — Philadelphia: Emery (LO, 10-10-6); Edmonton: Scrivens (W, 14-22-10). Power plays (goal-chances) — Philadelphia: 1-4; Edmonton: 0-4.

Baseball Major League Baseball Spring Training AMERICAN LEAGUE W L Kansas City 13 7 Oakland 13 8 New York 12 8 Toronto 12 8 Los Angeles 10 7 Boston 10 8 Houston 8 7 Seattle 9 8 Tampa Bay 9 8 Minnesota 8 9 Chicago 7 9 Cleveland 8 11 Texas 7 10 Baltimore 8 13 Detroit 7 14

Pct .650 .619 .600 .600 .588 .556 .533 .529 .529 .471 .438 .421 .412 .381 .333

NATIONAL LEAGUE W 10 12 9 10 11 9 10 9 9 9 8 9 8 8

L 6 8 7 8 9 8 9 9 10 10 9 11 10 12

Pct .625 .600 .563 .556 .550 .529 .526 .500 .474 .474 .471 .450 .444 .400

San Francisco 5 16 .238 NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not. Saturday’s Games Detroit 6, N.Y. Mets 4 Baltimore 5, Minnesota (ss) 3 Tampa Bay 4, Minnesota (ss) 2 St. Louis 1, Atlanta (ss) 0 N.Y. Yankees 3, Houston 2 Atlanta (ss) 5, Washington (ss) 2 Washington (ss) 4, Miami 2 Pittsburgh 2, Boston 2, tie Toronto 6, Philadelphia 3 L.A. Dodgers 11, Texas 3 Cleveland 10, Colorado (ss) 5 Chicago White Sox 6, Kansas City 4 Oakland 8, Cincinnati 1 Milwaukee 12, Texas 2 Chicago Cubs 12, Seattle 10 Arizona 7, San Diego 5 Colorado (ss) 6, L.A. Dodgers 4 L.A. Angels 3, San Francisco 2 Sunday’s Games Toronto 3, Tampa Bay 0 Minnesota 5, Miami 3 Detroit (ss) 7, Washington 7, tie Boston 7, Philadelphia 6 St. Louis 8, Baltimore 6 Houston 14, Pittsburgh 2 Atlanta 5, Detroit (ss) 3 N.Y. Mets 6, N.Y. Yankees 0 Milwaukee 13, Chicago White Sox 4 Cleveland 4, L.A. Dodgers 2

Cincinnati 4, Oakland 3 Kansas City 4, San Francisco (ss) 2 San Diego 6, Chicago Cubs 1 Seattle 8, Texas 0 L.A. Angels 3, San Francisco (ss) 2 Colorado 6, Arizona 0 Monday’s Games Minnesota vs. Philadelphia, 11:05 a.m. Pittsburgh vs. Tampa Bay, 11:05 a.m. N.Y. Yankees vs. Washington, 11:05 a.m. Atlanta vs. Houston, 11:05 a.m. St. Louis vs. Boston, 11:05 a.m. N.Y. Mets vs. Miami, 11:05 a.m. Chicago White Sox vs. San Diego, 2:05 p.m. Oakland vs. Cleveland, 2:05 p.m. Kansas City vs. San Francisco, 2:05 p.m. Arizona vs. L.A. Dodgers, 2:05 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Colorado, 2:10 p.m. Seattle vs. L.A. Angels, 2:10 p.m. Cincinnati vs. Texas, 7:05 p.m. Tuesday’s Games Philadelphia vs. Atlanta, 11:05 a.m. Boston vs. Miami, 11:05 a.m. Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh, 11:05 a.m. Toronto vs. Minnesota, 11:05 a.m. Houston vs. N.Y. Mets, 11:10 a.m. Chicago Cubs vs. Oakland, 2:05 p.m. Seattle vs. San Diego, 2:05 p.m. L.A. Angels vs. Texas, 2:05 p.m. Colorado vs. Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m. Detroit vs. N.Y. Yankees, 5:05 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Arizona, 7:40 p.m. San Francisco vs. Cleveland, 8:05 p.m.

Transactions Saturday’s Sports Transactions BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Suspended Boston G Marcus Smart one game for hitting San Antonio C-F Matt Bonner in the groin during a March 20 game. Fined Dallas C Amar’e Stoudemire $15,000 for verbally abusing an official and failing to leave the court in a timely manner upon his ejection during a March 20 game. LOS ANGELES LAKERS — Signed G Jabari Brown to a second 10-day contract. Announced the retirement of G Steve Nash. HOCKEY National Hockey League CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Agreed to terms with F Vincent Hinostroza to a three-year contract. NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Recalled F Reid Boucher and F Stefan Matteau from Albany (AHL). TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS — Signed F Casey Bailey to a two-year contract. American Hockey League HAMILTON BULLDOGS — Recalled D David Ma-

kowski from Wheeling (ECHL). ECHL ECHL — Suspended Greenville’s Emerson Clark three games and fined him an undisclosed amount for his actions in a March 20 game against Cincinnati. Fined Wichita’s Erick Lizon an undisclosed amount for his actions in a March 20 game against Allen. Sunday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Optioned RHP Michael Mariot, RHP Yohan Pino, C Francisco Pena, INF Cheslor Cuthbert and OF Reymond Fuentes to Omaha (PCL) and LHP Brandon Finnegan to Northwest Arkansas (Texas) and OF Terrance Gore to Wilmington (Carolina) Reassigned C Parker Morin and OF Brett Eibner to their minor league camp. TEXAS RANGERS — Agreed to terms with INF Tyler Pastornicky on a minor league contract. National League

COLORADO ROCKIES — Released RHP Jhoulys Chacin. MIAMI MARLINS — Agreed to terms with OF Christian Yelich on a seven-year contract. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association WASHINGTON WIZARDS — Signed G Toure’ Murry to a second 10-day contract. FOOTBALL National Football League PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Signed LB James Harrison to a two-year contract. HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL — Fined Nashville F Craig Smith $5,000 for high-sticking Buffalo F Jerry D’Amigo during a March 21 game. LOS ANGELES KINGS — Recalled F Mike Richards from Manchester (AHL). American Hockey League AHL — Suspended Lehigh Valley C Blair Jones and Albany D Dan Kelly one game.

Thursday ● Men’s basketball: Playoff games at 7:15 and 8:30 p.m., Lindsay Thurber.

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● Men’s basketball: Playoff games at 4:15 and 5:30 p.m., Lindsay Thurber. ● WHL: Red Deer at Medicine Hat, second game of best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final, 6 p.m. (The Drive)

Friday ● Mixed martial arts: Havoc Fighting Championship #8 at Westerner Prairie Pavilion, 7:30 p.m. ● Midget AA hockey: Wheatland at Red

Basketball x-clinched playoff spot; y-clinched division

National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB y-Atlanta 53 17 .757 — x-Cleveland 46 26 .639 8 d-Toronto 42 28 .600 11 Chicago 42 29 .592 11 1/2 Washington 40 30 .571 13 Milwaukee 34 36 .486 19 Miami 32 37 .464 20 1/2 Charlotte 30 38 .441 22 Boston 30 39 .435 22 1/2 Indiana 30 39 .435 22 1/2 Brooklyn 29 39 .426 23 Detroit 26 44 .371 27 Orlando 22 50 .306 32 Philadelphia 17 53 .243 36 New York 14 56 .200 39

Saturday’s Games Brooklyn 123, Indiana 111 Detroit 107, Chicago 91 Phoenix 117, Houston 102 Memphis 97, Portland 86 Golden State 106, Utah 91 Sunday’s Games Oklahoma City 93, Miami 75 Cleveland 108, Milwaukee 90 San Antonio 114, Atlanta 95 L.A. Clippers 107, New Orleans 100 Toronto 106, New York 89 Sacramento 109, Washington 86 Denver 119, Orlando 100 Detroit 105, Boston 97, OT Charlotte 109, Minnesota 98 Phoenix 98, Dallas 92 L.A. Lakers 101, Philadelphia 87

WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB 56 13 .812 — 49 21 .700 7 1/2 46 23 .667 10 44 24 .647 11 1/2 46 25 .648 11 44 25 .638 12 44 27 .620 13 40 30 .571 16 1/2 38 33 .535 19 37 33 .529 19 1/2 31 38 .449 25 27 44 .380 30 24 45 .348 32 18 50 .265 37 1/2 15 54 .217 41

x-Golden State d-Memphis Houston d-Portland L.A. Clippers San Antonio Dallas Oklahoma City Phoenix New Orleans Utah Denver Sacramento L.A. Lakers Minnesota d-division leader

Monday’s Games Houston at Indiana, 5 p.m. Boston at Brooklyn, 5:30 p.m. Memphis at New York, 5:30 p.m. Charlotte at Chicago, 6 p.m. Minnesota at Utah, 7 p.m. Washington at Golden State, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday’s Games Toronto at Detroit, 5:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m. San Antonio at Dallas, 6 p.m. Miami at Milwaukee, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at Sacramento, 8 p.m. Golden State at Portland, 8:30 p.m.

Soccer MLS Eastern Conference GP W L T GF New York City 3 1 0 2 3 New York 2 1 0 1 3 Orlando 3 1 1 1 2 Columbus 2 1 1 0 2 Toronto 2 1 1 0 3 D.C. 2 1 1 0 1 Philadelphia 3 0 1 2 3 Montreal 2 0 1 1 0 New England 3 0 2 1 0 Chicago 3 0 3 0 1

GA 1 1 2 1 3 2 5 1 5 5

Pt 5 4 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 0

Western Conference GP W L T GF 3 3 0 0 6 3 2 1 0 5 3 2 1 0 3 3 1 0 2 5 3 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 0 5 3 0 0 3 2 2 0 0 2 3 2 0 0 2 0 3 0 1 2 2

GA 1 4 3 3 2 3 2 3 0 4

Pt 9 6 6 5 4 3 3 2 2 2

Dallas San Jose Vancouver Los Angeles Houston Seattle Portland Salt Lake Colorado Kansas City

Friday’s results Philadelphia Dallas postponed Saturday’s results New England 0 Montreal 0 Colorado 0 New York City 0 Philadelphia 0 Dallas 2 Orlando 0 Vancouver 1 Kansas City 0 Portland 0 Los Angeles 1 Houston 1 Sunday’s results New York 2 D.C. 0 San Jose 2 Chicago 1 Saturday, March 28 San Jose at New England, 3 p.m. Orlando at Montreal, 4 p.m. Los Angeles at D.C., 7 p.m. Kansas City at New York City, 7 p.m. New York at Columbus, 7:30 p.m. Portland at Vancouver, 8 p.m. Seattle at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Colorado at Houston, 8:30 p.m.

Golf PGA-Arnold Palmer Invitational Sunday At Bay Hill Club and Lodge Orlando, Fla. Purse: $6.2 million Yardage: 7,419; Par: 72 Final Matt Every, $1,134,000 68-66-69-66 Henrik Stenson, $680,400 68-66-66-70 Matt Jones, $428,400 71-65-67-68 Morgan Hoffmann, $302,400 66-65-71-71 Ben Martin, $252,000 68-67-68-71 Kir. Aphibarnrat, $211,050 70-71-65-69 Jason Kokrak, $211,050 67-71-65-72 Kevin Na, $211,050 67-70-69-69 Zach Johnson, $176,400 71-71-68-66 Louis Oosthuizen, $176,400 69-68-70-69 Rory McIlroy, $151,200 70-66-71-70 Hudson Swafford, $151,200 75-66-68-68 Daniel Berger, $118,125 73-68-68-69 Ernie Els, $118,125 71-67-72-68 David Lingmerth, $118,125 69-67-73-69 Brandt Snedeker, $118,125 68-74-66-70 Jason Day, $91,350 69-71-71-68 Danny Lee, $91,350 72-64-71-72 Francesco Molinari, $91,350 70-71-69-69

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D.A. Points, $91,350 Zac Blair, $59,141 Charles Howell III, $59,141 Hideki Matsuyama, $59,141 Carlos Ortiz, $59,141 Ian Poulter, $59,141 Shawn Stefani, $59,141 Camilo Villegas, $59,141 Gary Woodland, $59,141 Harris English, $40,058 Rickie Fowler, $40,058 Russell Knox, $40,058 Sean O’Hair, $40,058 Sam Saunders, $40,058 Danny Willett, $40,058 Ken Duke, $29,098 George McNeill, $29,098 Nick Taylor, $29,098 Nicholas Thompson, $29,098 John Peterson, $29,098 Carl Pettersson, $29,098 Adam Scott, $29,098 Brendan Steele, $29,098 Erik Compton, $20,202 David Hearn, $20,202 Billy Horschel, $20,202

70-70-67-72 73-67-71-69 71-68-70-71 70-72-70-68 71-70-69-70 67-70-71-72 70-71-69-70 69-72-67-72 71-69-71-69 68-66-72-75 71-71-70-69 74-68-67-72 69-68-68-76 70-71-67-73 71-70-70-70 67-74-73-68 69-69-73-71 76-65-70-71 70-71-69-72 67-71-70-74 71-71-68-72 68-73-69-72 71-67-68-76 70-69-72-72 69-73-69-72 68-71-72-72

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Lacrosse National Lacrosse League East Division GP W L Pct GF Toronto 13 10 3 .769 172 Rochester 10 7 3 .700 118 Buffalo 13 7 6 .538 156 New England 9 3 6 .333 104 Minnesota 11 3 8 .273 118

Edmonton Colorado Vancouver Calgary

West Division GP W L Pct 10 6 4 .600 11 6 5 .545 10 4 6 .400 11 3 8 .200

GA GB 138 — 104 1 1/2 159 3 123 5 149 6

GF GA GB 132 98 — 144 140 1/2 132 154 2 138 149 3 1/2

WEEK 12 Saturday’s results Edmonton 11 Toronto 9 Buffalo 12 Minnesota 8 Colorado 14 Vancouver 11 Friday’s results Calgary 20 New England 9 WEEK 13 Saturday, March 28 Minnesota at New England, 5 p.m. Edmonton at Rochester, 5:30 p.m. Toronto at Calgary, 7 p.m. Sunday, March 29 Vancouver at Colorado, 6 p.m.

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Jones loses in women’s world curling final BY THE CANADIAN PRESS SAPPORO, Japan — Jennifer Jones kept Canada’s medal streak alive at the women’s world curling championship, but she wasn’t able to end the country’s gold-medal drought. The Winnipeg skip lost 5-3 to Switzerland’s Alina Patz in Sunday’s championship game, a loss that also ended her bid to become the first reigning Olympic champion to win Canadian and world titles the following season. Jones, third Kaitlyn Lawes, second Jill Officer and lead Dawn McEwen dug themselves a hole early, unable to put any points on the board until the seventh end and spotting Patz a 4-0 lead. “I wish we could start the game over again, but that’s just not the way the game goes,” said Jones. “We left it all on the ice, and I couldn’t really ask for ourselves to do anything more than that. We did push them, and I’m proud of the girls for that.” It’s the sixth straight year a Canadian team has reached the podium at the tournament, a streak that no other country can currently match. But gold has been elusive with Jones being the last Canadian champion in 2008. Despite the slow start, Jones was poised for a comeback in the 10th end as Patz was facing four Canadian counters when she drew to the button with her final shot. “We made her make a good shot for the win,” said Jones. “We kind of spotted them four points that I’d like back, but we hung in there and made a good game of it. All the power to them — she made a great draw to the button to win the world championship.”

The Swiss completed a three-game sweep of the Canadians at the tournament, also winning their round-robin and Page playoff encounters. Unlike the previous two games, during which the Swiss scored first-end deuces, the Patz team, which also included third Nadine Lehmann, second Marisa Winkelhausen and lead Nicole Schwagli, started tentatively. After a blanked first, Patz had a rare miss in the second when she was heavy on a draw to the four-foot for two and had to settle for a single. But Jones returned the favour in the third when she was wide with her lastrock takeout, resulting in a rollout and a stolen point for Switzerland. The Canadians would blank the next two ends and then went hard for the deuce in the sixth. But Lawes was light and tight with a come-around attempt and the Swiss were able to put two rocks into the top four. Jones elected to draw the four-foot and was heavy, resulting in a stolen deuce for Switzerland. Canada would finally hit the scoreboard with two in the seventh end, and then would pull off a steal in the ninth to cut the margin to one. But it wasn’t enough as Patz secured Switzerland’s third gold in four years. “It’s a really, really great feeling,” said Patz. “It’s just awesome, I don’t know what to say...so good. I don’t think my family and friends back home will believe it, like me. This is our first time here and it’s just amazing.” Earlier Sunday, Russia’s Anna Sidorova claimed a bronze medal for the second straight year, cruising to a 13-4 win over 2013 champion Eve Muirhead of Scotland.

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Canada’s Jennifer Jones, center, yells as the team plays Switzerland during the second end of the final match of the women’s World Curling Championships in Sapporo, northern Japan, Sunday.

Blackfalds Bulldogs win Sutter Fund Chiefs lose in Alberta provincial championship Major Midget Female Hockey League in Sexsmith MINOR HOCKEY PROVINCIALS

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The Olds Grizzlys settled for silver in the provincial championship tournament at Calgary, falling 4-3 to the Wetaskiwin Ice Kings in the final. Olds was 4-0 in pool play before blanking the Stettler Storm 3-0 in a semifinal. The Grizzlys opened the tourney with a 9-1 pasting of the High Prairie Legionnaires, then thumped the Calgary Saints 10-2, roared past the Lloydminster Blazers 10-1 and buried the Southeast Edmonton Samsquanch 9-0. The Grizzlys had two players in double figures for points through the provincials, as Keaton Perigny contributed 11 (6-5) and Everest Hughes recorded 10, including four goals. Quintin Thorburn (6-2) and Connor Brown (2-6) each had eight points. Stettler posted two wins and two ties in pool action, beating the Okotoks Oilers 2-0 and Shaw Meadows 5-1, and battling Wetaskiwin and the Barrhead Steelers to 4-4 and 2-2 draws. For the Storm, Matthew Sylvester led the way offensively with five goals and seven points. Quade Cassidy followed with six points (1-5).

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The Stettler Storm fell one game short of a provincial title at Vermilion, losing 3-1 to the St. Albert Rush in the championship final. The Storm, who were

Minnesota stifles Harvard, for third NCAA women’s hockey title in 4 years BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MINNEAPOLIS — Megan Wolfe scored early and Amanda Leveille made 19 saves, leading Minnesota to a 4-1 victory over Harvard on Sunday for the third women’s hockey championship in four seasons for the Gophers. Hannah Brandt, Megan Lorence and Rachael Bona had goals in the third period for Minnesota (34-3-4), which returned the trophy to the west after a one-year slip. Sarah Edney’s bad-angle shot from the left corner slipped past Leveille with 4:33 left trimmed the lead to 2-1 and gave Harvard (27-6-3) hope, but Lorence answered with a wrist flip past Crimson goalie Emerance Maschmeyer less than 90 seconds later. Then came the empty-netter by Bona, and soon after the Gophers were leaping off the bench, flinging their helmets and sticks upward and piling on top of Leveille. Maschmeyer made 29 saves. The junior stopped 43 shots in the 2-1 semifinal victory over Boston

College on Friday. The Gophers lost to Clarkson in the title game in Connecticut last year. Over 15 seasons of NCAA competition, 14 of the championships have been won by the three Western Collegiate Hockey Association powers: five by Minnesota, five by Minnesota Duluth and four by Wisconsin. This was the fourth NCAA runner-up finish for Harvard coach Katey Stone, who wrapped up her 20th year as head coach. Minnesota also beat the Crimson for consecutive titles in 2004 and 2005, and Harvard lost to Minnesota Duluth in the championship game in 2003. The Crimson won the American Women’s College Hockey Alliance title in 1999 before the sport was sponsored by the NCAA. Stone coached Gophers defenceman Lee Stecklein on the 2014 U.S. Olympic team in Sochi, Russia, but Brandt was one of the players cut from the squad before the Winter Games. The Gophers controlled the game from the start, with an end-to-end energy that produced a 14-6 shots-on-goal advantage in the first period.

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The Blackfalds Bulldogs captured the provincial peewee B hockey championship Sunday at Sexsmith with a 5-1 victory over the Drayton Valley Rangers. The Bulldogs, who crushed the Provost Blades 10-2 in a semifinal, went 3-0 in pool play with impressive 9-2, 8-3 and 10-0 wins over the Fairview Sharp Thunder, Kneehill Chiefs and St. Paul Canadians. Brett Meerman paced Blackfalds with 15 points through the tournament, including nine goals. Dylan Hunt was next in line with nine points (5-4), while Brayden Hatto (4-4) had eight and Kayl Spiller (4-3) and Tate Causey (1-6) even contributed seven. Meanwhile, Kneehill reached the semifinals before falling 5-2 to Drayton Valley. The Chiefs were 2-1 in pool play with wins of 9-2 and 9-1 over St. Paul and Fairview. Leading the Kneehill scoring parade was Orrin Armstrong with eight goals and 12 points, while Connor Paget (6-1) recorded seven points and Corbyn Stoneman (4-2) had six.

3-1 semifinal winners over the Lakeland Jaguars, reached the playoffs after accumulating a 4-0 record in pool play. Stettler edged the St. Albert Rush 5-4, then rolled the host Tigers 9-2 before posting 8-2 and 3-1 wins over the Lethbridge Hurricanes and Edmonton Heat. Stettler was paced offensively by Kierra Scollo and her 16 points (11-5). Grace Chapman (5-10-15) and Jayden Hogg (3-7-10) also reached double figures. The Olds Grizzlys dropped a 3-1 decision to St. Albert in the other semifinal after racking up four wins. Olds opened with a 2-1 victory over Lacoka, then edged Lakeland 4-3, doubled the Beaverlodge Blades 4-2 and got past the Calgary Spartans 5-3. Cassidy Belsher was the top Grizzlys producer with six goals and 11 points. Kiera Davidson follwed with six points (4-2) and Kelly Leonard had five (2-3). Lacoka recorded a win and a tie and suffered two losses in pool play, beating the Spartans 9-3, drawing 2-2 with Beaverlodge and losing 2-1 and 4-2 to Olds and Lakeland. Danica Polson led Lacoka with six goals and nine points. Lindsay Jansen had five points, including two goals.

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SPRUCE GROVE — Maddison Toppe notched the lone goal for the Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs Sunday in a 3-1 loss to the Edmonton Thunder in the Alberta Major Midget Female Hockey League championship game. Sarah Murray made 30 saves for the Chiefs, who were outshot 33-12. Earlier in the day, Sutter Fund blanked the Calgary Fire 5-0 in semifinal action, getting two goals from Cassidy Hollman and singles courtesy of Kaitlan Linnell, Breanna Martin and Paige Grenier. Murray made 27 saves for the shutout as the Chiefs were outshot 27-26. The Chiefs qualified for third place — and a semifinal berth — in the five-team tournament by winning their last two round-robin games following a pair of losses. The Sutter Fund crew opened with a 3-1 loss

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Putting Margaret Laurence in the spotlight RDC INSTRUCTOR WANTS TO PUT FOCUS ON ABOUT CANADIAN AUTHOR IN TWO PUBLICATIONS BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF Before Alice Munro started writing realistically about the lives of girls and women, Margaret Laurence was pioneering the same subject while helping put CanLit onto the world map. Back in about 1979, I was among a handful of English class keeners who were taken by our teacher to see Laurence during a meet-and-greet session in Winnipeg. As we were ushered into her presence we noticed that Laurence looked exactly as unglamorous as in her dust jacket photos. She wasn’t exactly stern, but came across as reticent and serious while observing us from behind her giant glasses. Laurence would smile slightly or make an appreciative utterance whenever an exuberant student from our group spoke admiringly of her work. When it was my turn to say something, I told Laurence I particularly liked her book The Stone Angel because its central character, Hagar Shipley, reminded me of my grandmother. Laurence looked at me strangely. A question flickered across her face — did I really understand the hard, selfdefeating Hagar, who robbed herself of joy through stubborn pride? I wanted to tell Laurence that I did understand. My hardboiled Serbian grandmother, who married the wrong man at the age of 16 to spite her parents and lived in a state of bitter remorselessness, was more like Hagar than any standard-issue granny depicted on TV. But Laurence’s attention was soon diverted by another student, and those words were left unsaid. The austere spectre of Hagar Shipley retreated back into the pages of The Stone Angel, and the book itself would slip off many high school reading lists over the next 35 years. Since her death in 1987, Laurence’s star seems to have dimmed somewhat as her novels and short stories — once targeted for parental protest because of swear words and other content — become overshadowed by newer, flashier examples of Canadian literature. But Laura Davis, a Red Deer College English instructor, hopes to put the focus back on Laurence through two new publications she’s working on about the author. This spring, Davis’s Margaret Laurence Writes Africa and Canada will be published by Wilfred Laurier University Press. Davis is also working on a second publication, with Bishop’s University instructor Linda Morra, that will examine the letters exchanged by Laurence and her friend and publisher, the late Jack McClelland. To Davis, the Manitoba-born author remains a major Canadian literary figure who deserves to have her works read by new generations. “She was writing about the Canadian Prairies at a time when not many other people were writing good books about the Prairies. ...” Besides “speaking about a culture that was ours,” Davis credited Laurence with creating female characters who were complicated, flawed, courageous survivors before the women’s movement went mainstream. “She wasn’t just writing about the good wife. ... Her works were very character-driven, and she wrote about these multifaceted, complex people,” said Davis, who was turned on to the author at a young age after receiving a copy of Laurence’s children’s book, The Olden Days Coat, from her mother. By Grade 10, she was reading Laurence’s adult novels, the most acclaimed of which are set in the fictitious town of Manawaka (based on Laurence’s real hometown of Neepawa, Man.): The Stone Angel, A Jest of God, The Fire-Dwellers, A Bird in the House and The Diviners. Laurence remained of special interest to Davis after she became an English major at university. She earned her PhD in English from the University of Alberta, published articles and

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Red Deer College instructor and author Laura Davis holds a copy of what her new book titled Margaret Laurence Writes Africa And Canada will look like when it is published this August. reviews on Canadian literature, and fers from a troubled history and racist co-authored the textbook, Essay Writing community judgment, and these things for Canadian Students, with Readings. contribute to the downfall of several It was Davis’s PhD dissertation on characters. Laurence that became the basis of Regardless of their ethnicity, the her upcoming book, Margaret Laurence Canadians Laurence created in her Writes Africa and Canada. She believes novels are not quite members of their it will be the first book to examine ancestral cultures, yet are also not how Laurence felt about colonization truly “native” to their nation, said Dawhile living in Somalia and Ghana in vis. She hopes her Margaret Laurence the 1950s, and Writes Africa and how these Canada will show same sensibil‘SHE WASN’T JUST WRITING how these charities emerged acters struggle ABOUT THE GOOD WIFE... in Laurence’s with ideas of HER WORKS WERE VERY later writing “self” and “naabout Engtion,” and how CHARACTER-DRIVEN, AND lish Canada this holds signifiSHE WROTE ABOUT THESE in 1960s and cant implications 1970s. for Canadians MULTIFACETED, COMPLEX By focusing and this country. PEOPLE .’ on Laurence’s By tying topublished gether Lau— LAURA DAVIS rence’s African works, and RDC INSTRUCTOR AND AUTHOR unpublished and Canadian letters, Davis writings, Dahopes to draw parallels between Lau- vis hopes to highlight how the author rence’s uneasiness about biased atti- helped conceptualize Canadian cultudes expressed toward Africans and ture as a mosaic that’s in constant flux. her depictions of minority and disenIn the end, Laurence was a product franchised characters in her Canadian of her time. Davis noted her popularnovels. ity as a CanLit author rose during the Laurence “felt uncomfortable at be- Pierre Trudeau years, when the former ing looked upon as a colonist’s wife” prime minister was also seeking to crewhile living in British Somaliland with ate a multicultural nation. her engineer husband, said Davis. But “there was so much more to her “She wanted to distinguish herself than met the eye,” said Davis, who disfrom the English population there. She covered some new facets through joint wanted people to know she was Cana- research with Morra on a second book dian and her beliefs were different.” that will examine Laurence’s correFirst Nations and Métis characters spondence with her longtime publishwere sympathetically portrayed in her er Jack McClelland. novels, and Davis feels Lawrence did Some 400 letters written between not gloss over social problems sur- 1959 and 1986 were pulled from Laurounding these minority groups. For rence’s literary archives at York and instance, the Tonnerre family of Red McMaster universities for this project River Métis that Laurence links to (which doesn’t yet have a publication Louis Riel in her Manawaka books suf- date). Davis is excited because some of

Spring lineup of Reel Movie Mondays features diverse selection A colourful spectrum of international films will be showing at Reel Movie Mondays, starting this month. The spring lineup for the local film series offers some intriguing choices from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Argentina, Germany and Canada. All films will be screened at 7 p.m. at Carnival Cinemas on a series of Mondays: March 30 — Sunshine on Leith, is a jubilant musical set to tunes by Scottish duo The Proclaimers, about the joys and heartaches of a close-knit family. April 13 — ’71, is a gripping thriller set on the mean streets of Belfast during the Troubles, focusing on both the political and human sides of the bloody conflict. April 27 — Wild Tales, is a blackly

comic portrait of contemporary Argentina, served up as a series of outrageous, violent, subversive and bizarre anecdotes. May 11 — Phoenix, is a gripping drama about a concentration camp survivor who combs post-war Berlin for the husband who might have betrayed her to the Nazis. May 25 — X+Y, is a warm, inspirational British BBC drama about a boy who finds himself after landing a spot at the International Mathematics Olympiad. June 8 — Trick or Treaty?, is a bonus sixth film by Canadian documentarian Alanis Obomsawin looking at the government “deceptions and distortions” surrounding the Treaty 9 agreement that entailed First Nations people to

relinquish control of their territories. This last film is presented with cooperation from the Toronto International Film Festival, Carnival Cinemas and the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery (MAG), and also runs from June 1-21 at the museum. Tickets for each screening in the series are $8 for MAG members or $10 for non-members. Advance tickets and memberships are available at the museum. Tickets purchased at Carnival Cinemas on film night are cash only. For more information about the films (and the Dinner Club Mondays specials card offered by Fratters Speakeasy), please visit www.reelmoviemondays.ca.

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the letters have never been published or even critically examined. Through this correspondence, Laurence reveals concerns about nuclear weapons, her hopes for women’s rights, and finding sources of sustainable energy. The biggest surprise is her humour, said Davis. “She was really funny and it’s the kind of humour that doesn’t come out the same way in her books.” McClelland offers Laurence advice on her writing, as well as his respect and friendship. “Jack was quite a character and she was so blunt with him. They had such a strong friendship, so dynamic and interesting,” said Davis. One of the things the two didn’t agree on was Laurence’s commitment to the Writers’ Union of Canada, which she helped start. She was serious about it, while McClelland saw it as more of a social outlet, said Davis. “He did say to her he didn’t see a purpose for it beyond a social purpose.” Sometimes delving deeply into the life of someone you admire turns up disappointment. In this case, Davis said her exhaustive research into Laurence left her feeling more appreciative of the author’s clear-eyed vision. “She was a realist.” When people angrily rallied to ban Laurence’s books from schools because of their profane or objectionable content, Davis said the author responded with “well, there’s a seedy side to life. I’m not going to hide it, but show it like it is.” Whether her characters were negative and prickly, like Hagar Shipley in The Stone Angel, or reviled underdogs, like refuse collector Christie Logan in The Diviners, Laurence always endeavoured to make them human. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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BRIEF Parkinson education event April 15 Caregivers to individuals with Parkinson can get tips for coping as part of Red Deer Parkinson Education Day. The tips for coping will be given during a panel chaired by experienced caregivers at the event. The education day is hosted by Parkinson Alberta. The event will have a silent auction, displays, and door prizes. The event will take place at Davenport Church of Christ on April 15. The church is located at 68 Donlevy Ave. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Doors open at 8:45 a.m. Admission is $10 which includes lunch at the event. Guests are asked to register by April 8 by calling 403-346-4463.

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FINANCIAL CONSUMER AGENCY OF CANADA BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The woman who is proud to be called the country’s consumer-protection czar remembers her first encounter years ago with the questionable actions of a debt-collection agency. Lucie Tedesco, a law student at the time, received a phone call from the debt collector after she missed a minimum payment on a retailer’s credit card. They threatened, she recalled, to garnish her wages if she didn’t pay up. But thanks to her studies, Tedesco said she knew full well they needed a court order to pluck cash from her paycheque. So she called their bluff. The experience also opened her eyes. “That really made me angry and I saw that there were perhaps practices out there that were not benefiting consumers,” said Tedesco, who became commissioner of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada in September 2013. Not only is the agency a key piece of the Harper government’s consumer agenda, Tedesco’s already-powerful office could become even stronger once the Conservatives introduce a longpromised comprehensive financial consumer code that would replace the existing patchwork of legislation and regulations. Since coming to power in 2006, the Conservatives have taken steps such as lowering retail credit-card fees, reining in cancellation penalties on

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Commissioner of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Lucie Tedesco speaks during an event in Ottawa on April 30, 2014. Tedesco’s already-powerful office could become even stronger once the Conservatives introduce a longpromised comprehensive financial consumer code that would replace the existing patchwork of legislation and regulations. cellphone contracts and pushing the broadcast regulator to cut cable and satellite TV charges while giving consumers more channel-choosing flexibility. The government has also been gradually expanding the mandate of Tedesco’s agency, which monitors the activities of more than 350 federally regulated financial institutions. On top of that, its funding has doubled since 2006 and its enforcement

branch now has more bite. “I never imagined myself as being a watchdog, but consumer protection for me is extremely important,” Tedesco said in a recent interview. The agency ensures financial institutions, such as commercial banks and life-insurance companies, comply with federal laws and their own voluntary codes of conduct as a way to protect consumers from being ripped off. For financial institutions that break

Go big: the $24M plan to market Canadian Oil in the U.S. BY THE CANADIAN PRESS WASHINGTON — The multimilliondollar campaign to market Canadian oil in the U.S. was hard to miss. The Maple Leaf was plastered on the walls of subway stops in Washington, D.C., and it popped up in all sorts of American publications with messages like, “America’s Best Energy Partner,” and “Friends and Neighbors.” Documents obtained by The Canadian Press offer a peek at the behindthe-scenes strategic considerations in 2013, as the federal government conducted a $1.6-million U.S. ad campaign that grew into a $24-million, two-year program that wraps up this month. The records, released under the Access to Information Act, reveal the websites to be shunned as advertising outlets; the Internet search words that would trigger a Canadian energy ad; the coveted locations for billboards in Washington, D.C.; the rejected proposals; and the U.S. ad salespeople who angled for a slice of the publicity pie. Throughout the two-year campaign, the Keystone pipeline issue remained unresolved. But that doesn’t mean it failed, defenders say. In fact, the ads didn’t mention Keystone . The original call for tenders spelled out the mission: to defend Canadian energy’s reputation against hostile groups and lawmakers threatening anti-oilsands measures in the U.S. and Europe. One proposed weapon for fighting back: pop-up ads. Someone whose name was blacked out proposed using so-called takeover or roadblock ads that would monopolize people’s computer screens: “If

we’re going to do this right, we might as well go big.” But a marketing manager at Natural Resources Canada suggested a more delicate balance. “We’ve attempted to maximize our non-standard presence — without being offensive,” he replied. The subway posters were designed to grab the right people’s attention, but there was some initial disappointment on that score. Space was snapped up at two downtown D.C. metro stations, but the most coveted spots close to Capitol Hill were unavailable. There were many conversations about websites. LinkedIn was used, then dropped because of a disappointing click-count. Buzzfeed was interesting but the marketing manager at Natural Resources didn’t want federal ads appearing underneath glib headlines with acronyms like LOL, OMG and WTF: “I’m a bit weary of their content,” he wrote. He warned against using Facebook: “I think it’s dangerous.” Aggressively partisan news sites were dropped, with Drudge Report and MSNBC turfed in favour of the more centrist National Journal. Google was embraced. The campaign identified more than 250 terms that, when plugged into the ubiquitous search engine, would elicit a Canadian energy ad. The search terms included “Keystone,” “Canadian oil,” “Alberta oil,” “tarsands,” “greenhouse gas emissions” — and less-obvious ones about Saudi Arabian and Venezuelan environmental policy. One famous term was apparently rejected. “I do not suspect Google will ap-

prove Obama as a (keyword),” said an ad-buyer from M5, one of the agencies working on the project. “Just giving you a heads up.” For print ads, there were clear conditions. Spots were not to appear next to any anti-Keystone editorials or ads. Space was purchased in the Economist, New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Forbes editions on three continents and in publications in Beijing, Shanghai, London and Brussels. U.S. ad-sellers took notice. They began calling with various pitches, and the correspondence shows that Canadian officials discussed ways to politely turn them down. One unsuccessful pitch involved an ambitious project with an eight-page advertising spread in the New Yorker and a Washington event featuring policy-makers. When warned of the catch, the steep price tag, a Canadian diplomat responded: “That’s quite an expensive catch.” Another idea considered, and rejected, was to turn Washington city buses into wraparound ads. There were funds for advocacy — available to cover travel and hotel costs for people who might have some influence in a public discussion about Canadian resources. There was opposition research. The embassy kept tabs on the work of environmentalists such as billionaire Tom Steyer and on the number of YouTube clicks for an anti-Keystone video featuring Robert Redford. An internal memo to Washington embassy staff told them to stick to talking points if they were asked about the ads during a diplomatic reception.

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the rules, Tedesco’s office can slap them with anything from letters of concern, to violation notices, to penalties that can reach as high as $500,000 per offence. Before moving the maximum penalty up to its current level in 2012, the Tories increased it to $200,000 from $100,000 in 2007. Between 2009-10 and 2013-14, the agency said it levied more than $1.7 million in monetary penalties and more than 50 violation notices. In 2010-11, it investigated 660 cases of possible compliance violations. That number rose to 1,268 investigations in 2011-12, 1,526 in 2012-13 and 1,358 in 2013-14. Tedesco said the 14-year-old agency has morphed from being “somewhat reactive” in its early years, when it basically ran a call centre that received and investigated complaints from the public. Her office now has about 80 employees and an annual budget of $17.5 million — increases that are mostly linked to its growing responsibility to promote financial literacy. The Conservatives played a role in expanding that reach, she said. “They certainly believe in what the agency does,” Tedesco said, adding her office has received support from all political parties. The regulator’s beefed-up presence has caught the attention of banks. “The agency is very clearly and firmly in the mindsets of the banks in Canada,” said Terry Campbell, president and chief executive of the Canadian Bankers Association. “It has been since the get-go, but I think the outreach that the new commissioner is taking is intended to strengthen and cement that.”

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BRIEF IMF chief welcomes Beijing’s efforts to boost regional investment BEIJING — International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde says China’s economic slowdown is legitimate and Beijing can contribute to global prosperity. Lagarde welcomed Beijing’s efforts to boost investment outside China, referring to the new Beijing-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. She was speaking Sunday at the opening of China Development Forum in Beijing.

Slumping oil prices cast shadow on World Heavy Oil Congress in Edmonton EDMONTON — Slumping oil prices will cast a shadow on the World Heavy Oil Congress this week in Edmonton. Organizers expect 20 per cent fewer people to attend the three-day international conference that has the theme: Producing More With Less. “It has clearly had some impact,” said Miki Reeder, a congress vicepresident. “We are particularly focusing on technologies that reduce costs, improve recovery and decrease environmental impact.” Last week, the Paris-based Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development noted that oil prices are about 35 per cent below where they were when the previous semi-annual forecast was done in November. The trend has seen many companies in the oilpatch announce deep spending and job cuts over the last few months.

Check out tax changes before starting your return For many Canadians preparing their income tax can be confusing and stressful, so it’s a good idea to check out what changes have taken place over the last year before sitting down to prepare your return. If you go on the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) webTALBOT site and do a BOGGS search, you’ll find a “What’s new for 2014” section that lists the major changes, including changes that have been announced but have not become law at this time. If they become law as proposed, they will be effective for 2014 or as of the dates indicated. Perhaps the biggest recent changes came about in the fall of last year when the federal government announced a series of tax breaks and credits, some

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of which are retroactive to 2014, that will put more money into the pockets of Canadian families with children under 18. The measures are expected to help about four million families and provide an after-tax benefit of $1,140 a year per family. Canadians can take advantage of the family tax cut on their 2014 return. This allows a higher-income spouse to transfer up to $50,000 of income to a spouse in a lower income tax bracket for a non-refundable credit of up to $2,000 for couples with children under the age of 18. Also available this taxation year are changes to the children’s fitness tax credit. The government is doubling to $1,000 from $500 the maximum of expenses allowed under the credit, and making it refundable, for registering children in eligible physical activity programs. The credit is worth 15 per cent, meaning a parent could get back up to $150 ($1,000 x 15 per cent). Also effective this year is a new search and rescue credit, and elimination of safety deposit boxes as an investment expense. Similar to the volunteer firefighter credit, search and rescue volunteers

who put in 200 hours or more of work can claim a personal credit amount of $3,000, which translates into $450 in tax savings. “Many people used to use safety deposit boxes to store valuables such as stocks and bonds, but most investors don’t handle them anymore, so deposit boxes are no longer considered an investment expense,” said Caroline Battista, senior tax analyst with H&R Block. Enhancements to the universal child care benefit (UCCB), also announced last year, will become effective in 2015. The UCCB will jump to $160 a month for each child under the age of six, up from $100, and introduce a new benefit of $60 a month ($720 a year) for children between six and 18. This replaces the old child tax credit, which amounted to $338 per child in 2014, resulting in a net benefit to all families. Families who use child care will get an increased allowable tax deduction. The maximum deduction per child will increase to $8,000 from $7,000 per child under the age of seven, to $5,000 from $4,000 for each child aged seven to 16 and to $11,000 from $10,000 for chil-

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dren who are eligible for the disability tax credit. The CRA website also lists some other changes. When you register for online mail, for example, you will no longer receive notices in the mail. Instead, you will receive email notification that there is mail for you to view on your account. Costs for the design of personalized therapy plans for people who qualify for the disability tax credit and costs for service animals used to help manage severe diabetes are now eligible as medical expenses, and you no longer have to apply for the GST/HST credit. When you file your return, the CRA will determine your eligibility and tell you if you are entitled to receive the credit. By informing yourself about recent tax changes and when they take effect, you can ensure that you get all the credits and benefits you’re entitled to. Talbot Boggs is a Toronto-based business communications professional who has worked with national news organizations, magazines and corporations in the finance, retail, manufacturing and other industrial sectors.

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The Bentall 5 tower, a filming location for the movie “Fifty Shades of Grey”, is seen in Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday March 4, 2015. More U.S. production is helping the B.C. film business bounce back to blockbuster levels.

More U.S. production helps B.C. film business bounce back BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — Superheroes and sci-fi adventurers are coming to the rescue of British Columbia’s film and TV industry despite dire predictions that it was heading for an unhappy ending. Business has bounced back without further government tax credits, even though some industry insiders said tax breaks were the only way to stop production from leaving the province. Shooting for Deadpool, the eighth instalment in the X-Men franchise starring Vancouver-born Ryan Reynolds, has begun and is expected to spend $37.5 million in B.C. and employ 1,100 people. It’s one in a string of Hollywood features shooting in the province, including Star Trek 3 and The B.F.G. (big friendly giant), Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of the Roald Dahl children’s book. The productions, and many others, have prompted one industry insider to predict that 2015 will be one of B.C.’s most lucrative years ever. “I think we’re pretty much at our capacity right now this year,” said Crawford Hawkins, executive director of the Directors Guild of Canada’s British Columbia district council. Hawkins said the production is likely to remain around that level for the next four to five years. In 2013, a group called Save B.C. Film made production tax credits an issue in the provincial election, saying a 33 per cent rebate on labour spending wasn’t enough and needed to be closer to Ontario’s 25 per cent rebate on total production spending. Between 2010 and 2013, B.C.’s industry dipped while Ontario’s spiked. Even so, spending in B.C. stayed more than twice that in Ontario through that period. Save B.C. Film’s campaign was not successful. The newly elected Liberal government said the added tax credits weren’t necessary. Since then, high-profile movies such as Fifty Shades of Grey, in which Vancouver played Seattle, and Seth Rogen’s The Interview, were shot in B.C. “That’s the icing on the cake,” Hawkins said, referring to the movies. “Our money here is made in televi-

sion.” Once Upon A Time, Supernatural and Arrow are among the 13 TV shows shot in the province. Hawkins said this year’s pilot season — February through to April — also saw nine new shows that could become series. B.C. gets the lion’s share of foreign movie and TV production in Canada, with 59 per cent in 2013-2014. Ontario was next with 28 per cent, eight per cent went to Quebec and five per cent to Alberta. While a cheaper Canadian dollar helps draw production north, Richard Brownsey, president of Creative BC, a group that includes the B.C. Film Commission, said experienced crews, versatile studios and dependable infrastructure keep production coming back. “We’ve competed well when the dollar was at par and we’ve competed when the dollar was over par,” said Brownsey. “We’re in the same time zone, we’re two and a half hours out of Los Angeles and we have a climate that allows you to shoot outside year round.” Ontario film commissioner Donna Zuchlinski agreed with Brownsey that there is little competition between the two provinces because each does different kinds of projects. “We’re very strong in episodic series,” Zuchlinski said. “We’re about two-thirds domestic and one-third foreign.” The Canadian total for foreign location and service production — meaning anything not made by a Canadian production company — grew by almost five per cent to more than $1.8 billion in 2013-14, according to numbers compiled by the Canadian Media Production Association industry group. Comparatively, little television production occurs in Quebec, where feature films dominate. Quebec, Ontario and B.C. all benefit from increasing visual effects work as it becomes more important in movies and television. More than 30 feature projects in B.C. in 2012-2013 were exclusively visual effects work, including Iron Man 3 and Edge of Tomorrow while visual effects for The Host and Hunger Games: Catching Fire contributed to Quebec production spending.

TORONTO — With little in the way of domestic economic news, Toronto markets are expected to focus this week on the impact of falling oil prices on the Canadian economy. Crude prices briefly touched sixyear lows near US$40 a barrel last week — close to 60 per cent below the highs of last June — and some observers believe the bottom may be lower still. “The current state of crude oil markets suggests the worst is yet to come,” TD Bank economist Dina Ignjatovic said in a note. “The impact of lower oil prices on the Canadian economy is becoming more evident with each new data release,” Ignjatovic said. Last week, oil futures settled higher for the first time in five weeks, helped by a drop in the value of the U.S. dollar. The improvement also helped Toronto’s S&P/TSX composite index finish the week 1.4 per cent higher at 14,942.41. Oversupply concerns have been the crux of a pullback motivated by oil inventories that continue to climb against weak demand. U.S. domestic stockpiles rose by 9.6 million barrels last week, which was much more than expected. The latest worry is that oil storage space is becoming full, which could further depress prices. Meanwhile, a report from analysts at Barclays suggest that demand is waning in China for a number of commodities, including oil, and will likely continue that way for the next five years. What that could mean for the Canadian economy remains to be seen.

“Oil prices seem poised to dip further and housing risks are growing as demand in Alberta’s hot real estate markets appears to be plummeting,” said Alexander Lowy, an associate economist at Moody’s Analytics in a note. “People are still trying to get a handle on what these falling oil prices really mean for inflation and monetary policy,” Colin Cieszynski, senior markets analyst at CMC Markets Canada added in an interview. Moody’s has revised its forecast for real GDP growth in Canada to 2.2 per cent in 2015, down from 2.4 per cent in January. On Thursday, Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz will speak at the Chamber of Commerce in the U.K. where he may offer some insight into the timing of another interest rate move. In the United States, inflation data due Tuesday could also provide some insight into how commodities could fare in the coming months. Also on the calendar, BlackBerry (TSX:BB) will take centre stage Friday morning when it issues its fourth-quarter results. The company is in the midst of a strategic shift led by chief executive John Chen, who wants to pivot the company’s focus to business customers and a broader range of software and security products. Last week, the company announced it would collaborate on the release of a tablet with high-level security features in co-operation with Secusmart GmbH, a company based in Dusseldorf, Germany. Other companies due to report financial results next week include retailer Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) and Vancouver-headquartered Lululemon Athletica Inc. (Nasdaq:LULU).

Aspirations of new literates in small town India push regional language newspaper boom BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW DELHI — Rewatiraman Shukla, a young office worker living in a slum on New Delhi’s outskirts, can’t remember a time when his family did not have a newspaper delivered to their home. Even when home was a single room in a congested tenement without indoor plumbing. Even when his father was working long hours as the single breadwinner to provide the bare necessities. The newspaper was what Shukla’s father believed would open the world of opportunity for his three children. And now, families like his are firing the exceptional growth of regional newspapers in India. At a time when scores of American newspapers have downsized or shifted to online editions, the Indian newspaper industry is booming. Media analysts say the regional language newspapers are expected to clock doubledigit figures in the coming decade as millions of new literates choose newspapers as their primary source of information. “Newspapers, especially in the regional languages, are a fast-growing space in India right now. We are bang in the middle of it, so we are very ex-

cited,” said Pradeep Dwivedi of Dainik Bhaskar, or Daily Sun, the most popular Hindi newspaper in the country, with about 3.57 million copies sold each day. Democratic India has had a long history of print news; the first newspaper was founded more than 230 years ago. The government’s Registrar of Newspapers in India lists more than 82,000 newspapers. Nearly 33,000 of these are in Hindi, the language spoken by 41 per cent of India’s 1.2 billion people. Thousands of others are in India’s many regional languages, and many of those also have circulations in the millions. Readership is even greater, as a single copy of a newspaper is often shared by numerous readers. Overall, regional newspapers will grow 12 to 14 per cent annually for the next several years, according to estimates by consulting firm KPMG India. Media experts said the newspaper boom in the smaller towns is driven by its young and aspirational population. The enormous push for education over the past five decades has bumped up literacy rates, which grew from 65 per cent to 74 per cent in a decade ending in 2011. But there’s a long way to go, with the government predicting universal literacy will be achieved only in 2060.

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The poll showed most D.C. respondents had seen the ads. They didn’t quite agree, however, on what they’d seen. The most popular takeaway message, at 17 per cent, was that Canada and the U.S. were friends and energy partners. Building Keystone XL got 11 per cent. One federal official says the ads were never designed to sway people about Keystone. They were there to spread a broader message people could remember and repeat, about an energy partnership with Canada. “The ads were there to help create the political space for a (Keystone) approval.”

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This photo provided by Lionsgate shows, Kate Winslet, left, as Jeanine, and Ansel Elgort, as Caleb, in a scene from the film, The Divergent Series: Insurgent.

Insurgent seizes top spot at box office SEAN PENN’S ‘THE GUNMAN’ MISFIRES LOS ANGELES — Sean Penn’s The Gunman was no match for the rebel kids of Insurgent. The second installment in the Divergent series easily topped the box office with $54 million from 3,875 theatres, according Rentrak estimates Sunday. Penn’s geopolitical thriller stumbled with only $5 million. While the second films in both the Hunger Games and the Twilight series boasted opening weekend gains over the first, Insurgent’s opening nearly matches that of its predecessor, Divergent, which debuted to $54.6 million just last year. Many predicted a bit of growth for this second film, which sees the return of stars Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Kate Winslet to author Veronica Roth’s dystopian world. But, both distributor Lionsgate and box office analysts see the consistency as a good thing. “We’re extremely pleased with the

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outcome,” said Lionsgate’s President of Domestic Distribution Richie Fay. “I think this is exactly where we thought we’d be,” he added. “We attracted a few more males this time around, and I think we’re headed in the right direction. The uptick from Friday to Saturday was considerably higher than it was for Divergent. That, the A- CinemaScore and what’s coming into the marketplace will allow us to grow very nicely.” According to Lionsgate, 60 per cent of audiences were female. Rentrak’s Senior Media Analyst Paul Dergarabedian credits Lionsgate’s consistent release date strategy and impressive marketing campaign for the strong repeat performance. “It’s really about driving a very fickle audience, that teen, YA — whatever you want to call them — they’re really tough to get a handle on. Their tastes change like the wind,” he said. “The key is keeping the young adult audience engaged, excited and enthusiastic.”

Insurgent also performed well overseas, taking in $47 million from 76 markets, bringing its worldwide total to $101 million. Disney’s live-action Cinderella, meanwhile, fell 49 per cent in Week 2 to take second place with $34.5 million. The PG-rated film has earned an impressive $122 million domestically to date. Also in its second weekend in theatres, the R-rated Liam Neeson-led action film Run All Night, managed a slight edge over Open Road’s The Gunman. Neeson’s film, a Warner Bros. release, dropped 54 per cent with its $5.1 million weekend, while Penn’s film debuted in fourth place with only $5 million. “You have a lot of R-rated competition out there right now,” noted Dergarabedian, who also added that Penn’s foray into the action genre has not garnered the best reviews. Kingsman: The Secret Service, one of the better performing R-rated releases in recent weeks, rounded out the top five with $4.6 million in its sixth week-

end in theatres. The 20th Century Fox film has now earned over $114.6 million domestically. “Over the past couple of weeks, films driven by the female audience have done much better than films driven by the male audience. But that’s all going to change because Furious 7 is on the way,” said Dergarabedian. Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theatres, according to Rentrak. Final domestic figures will be released Monday. 1. Insurgent, $54 million. 2. Cinderella, $34.5 million. 3. Run All Night, $5.1 million. 4. The Gunman, $5 million. 5. Kingsman: The Secret Service,$4.6 million. 6. Do You Believe? $4 million. 7. The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, $3.5 million. 8. Focus, $3.3 million. 9. Chappie, $2.7 million. 10. The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, $2.4 million.

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The Lisbon-born painter, now based in Ontario, uses vibrant colours to create emotionally-charged paintings of whimsical streetscapes. “You will lose yourself in the warmth and comfort of a familiar place,” states Freitas in his statement. The goal of his work is to capture the feelings, impressions and memories left after visiting someplace. The artist, whose works are in private and corporate collections and galleries around the world, started out as a graphic arts illustrator and fashion photographer before launching a painting career our of a home studio in Toronto’s east end. Freitas will be at Editions Gallery between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 28.

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BRIEFS Three-week exhibition of Dee Poisson coming to Lacombe A well known Central Alberta artist will show her work in Lacombe at a three-week exhibition. Dee Poisson’s pieces feature flowers that often represent the strong women in her life. There will be an opening reception on Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Gallery On Main in Lacombe. The reception is free of charge. Poisson’s Flowers In My Life will be at the gallery from Friday to April 17. Gallery On Main is located at 4910 50th

A well-known Saskatoon rock band will perform in Red Deer on Thursday. One Bad Son is known for opening for The Sheepdogs at the 2013 Grey Cup pre-game tailgate party. One Bad Son’s show at Bo’s Bar & Grill begins at 9:30 p.m. Cover charge for show is $20. Bo’s Bar & Grill is located at 2310 50th Ave. For further information, call 403309-2200.

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Dear Annie: I am a 55-year-old man, kick my daughter out of their home bedivorced for the past 15 years. cause she broke curfew once. My daughter is 24 years old and marI can see how much this estrangeried to a good guy, and ment hurts my daughter, and they have two lovely boys. I want so much for her to recAlthough I have strugoncile with her mother. My gled with depression over daughter reaches out to my ex the years, I try to live a through mail, birthday party good, honest Christian invitations and occasional life. I raised my two chilvoicemails. Her mother never dren as a single parent, responds. and my ex has become a I recently texted both of deadbeat mother. them stating that I am sorry My ex has married sevfor my part in the divorce, eral times since our dihoping it would open up comvorce. Each of her subsemunication. I encouraged quent husbands has been them to meet at a neutral loMITCHELL an alcoholic or a drug cation without finding fault & SUGAR user. in each other and just spend My problem is that my time together. daughter and her mother I feel that a large amount seldom speak or see each of responsibility has been other. My ex will see my placed on my shoulders due son on occasion, but not much. She’s to my ex’s refusal to be a decent parthe kind of person who cannot admit ent. fault. My question is whether or not I When my ex was married to one of should say anymore regarding this. I her drunken drug users, she let him worry so much for my daughter. — Dad

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Agencies approve genetically engineered B.C. apples as safe BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BOISE, Idaho — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada have approved non-browning Arctic Apples for commercial sale in Canada. In a letter sent to Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc. on Friday, the CFIA said Arctic Apples “are as safe and nutritious as traditional apple varieties.” Health Canada said they have concluded the Arctic Apple “is safe for consumption, still has all its nutritional value and therefore does not differ from other apples available on the market.” The approvals come after three years of review by Canadian authorities and follow U.S. deregulation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture last month. On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration in the U.S. also approved the genetically engineered apples along with six varieties of potatoes that won’t bruise by Boise, Idaho-based J. R. Simplot Co. “We are pleased that the FDA has completed their consultative review of our first two Arctic Apple varieties, and their conclusion that they are as safe and nutritious as their conventional counterparts is gratifying and should give consumers full confidence in the healthfulness of Arctic Apples,” Neal Carter, founder of the Summerland, B.C., company, said Friday in a release. Okanagan is trying to make apples a more convenient snack with its non-browning version. The company says bagged apples wouldn’t have to be washed in antioxidants as they are now, a process that can affect taste. Carter says they want to see bagged apples become as prolific as bagged baby carrots. “We know that in a conveniencedriven world, a whole apple is too big of a commitment,” Carter said. The first two varieties of Arctic Apples to get the non-browning treatment will be Granny Smith and Golden Delicious, and Carter says there won’t be significant plantings until 2017. Simplot calls its potatoes Innate and the varieties selected include Ranger Russet, Russet Burbank and Atlantic. “We’re trying to improve potatoes so everyone gets a better experience, just like it’s right out of the field,” said Haven Baker, vicepresident of plant sciences for Simplot. It could be years before the average customer is able to buy

one of the potatoes. The company plans to deliver Innate potatoes it has in storage from the 2014 harvest to growers, packers and shippers for use in small-scale test markets. The company said those markets haven’t been determined, and it’s not clear yet how the potatoes will be labelled. The company said it’s not selling Innate seed potatoes on the open market. The potatoes have 40 per cent less bruising from impacts and pressure during harvest and storage then conventional potatoes, which the company said could reduce the more than three billion pounds of potaPhoto by ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES toes discarded each year by consumThe Canadian Food Inspection ers. Agency and Health Canada have “I think everybody wants to get what they pay for,” said Doug Cole, approved non-browning Arctic Simplot’s director of marketing and Apples for commercial sale in communications. The potatoes will have 70 per cent Canada. less acrylamide, a chemical that Gregory Jaffe, biotechnology dican be created when potatoes are rector for the Center for Science in cooked at high temperatures, the the Public Interest, in a statement company says. Friday objected to the voluntary sysThe company is touting that as tem for approving genetically engia potential health benefit, as some neered foods. studies have shown acrylamide to “There’s no reason why these be a potential carcinogen, though ’Arctic’ apples and ’Innate’ potatoes the National Cancer Institute at the would pose any food safety or enNational Institutes of Health says vironmental risk,” he wrote. “That scientists “do not yet know with any said, the process for allowing such certainty” whether the substance new crops is badly flawed. Congress can be harmful in food. should pass legislation that requires The FDA in its approval Friday new biotech crops to undergo a rignoted that acrylamide has been orous and mandatory approval profound to be a carcinogenic in ro- cess before foods made from those dents. crops reach the marketplace.” The FDA’s review process is volSimplot is working on a second untary. Both companies asked for a generation Innate potato that will review to ensure their products met have additional traits, including safety standards. As part of the pro- resistance to late blight, which the cess, FDA compares safety and data company said will result in a 25 to of the genetically engineered food 50 per cent reduction in the need for in comparison to a conventional va- pesticides. riety. Aware of potential resistance from consumers, Simplot officials say Innate A film entitled “GLORY RIVER” potato traits come exclusively from genes is being filmed at the Red Deer Centrium. from domestic potato varieties. March 23 from 4 pm - 7 pm However, one of the company’s old- The production needs background actors to be the est business partners audience at the game. Come to the Centrium at — McDonald’s — has 4 pm Monday March 23. previously said it has Any questions contact: no plans to use genetically modified potaTyler Duffy (403) 396-8368 toes.

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one with Asperger’s, these traits do not come naturally or through regular interaction with others. These traits, just like reading, math and science, have to be taught. I am the mom of a 22-year-old “Aspie.” My husband and I spent hours teaching our son social skills, and our hard work has paid off tremendously. Our son is still socially awkward and misses some of the finer social cues, but he is flourishing at university and has a diverse circle of friends. If Joe were blind and constantly tripping over Bob’s furniture, I’m sure Bob would not exclude him because of it. Bob could be a real friend and help Joe maneuver through social situations in a positive way. — A Mom Who Cares 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.

Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre parkade project construction update The next stage of construction on the new parkade at the hospital will begin the week of March 23. This will involve the delivery and placement of large precast concrete t-beams, which will be done over the next four months. Traffic flow into the site and on streets immediately surrounding the hospital will be temporarily re-routed for safety reasons as the t-beams are moved into place. Pedestrian access to the site will also be re-routed, along marked sidewalks, away from construction traffic. Motorists are advised to obey all posted signage and personnel directing traffic. Patients and visitors to the hospital are advised to leave earlier than usual to get to their appointments. For more information visit: www.albertahealthservices.ca/9763.asp

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Monday, March 23 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Michelle Monaghan 39; Keri Russell 39; Catherine Keener 56 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The Taurus Moon favours practical projects and productive pursuits. HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Happy birthday Aries. You are a curious soul but resist the urge to be reckless and JOANNE impulsive. MADELEINE 2015 is the year to look MOORE’ twice before you leap into new adventures! ARIES (March 21-April 19): The Moon’s moving through Taurus so use the earthy energy to plan, prioritize and be patient. Financial matters are favoured but don’t rush the process. Take things one step at a time. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Are you behaving like a Bull on steroids? Aim to be smart and sexy — rather than self-indulgent and extravagant. Group activities look promising, as you connect with like-minded souls. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you’re feeling stressed, then relax and wind down with some meditation, contemplation, yoga, music, reading or long walks in nature — whatever helps you calm down and tune out. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Canny Crabs — fabulous professional or financial opportunities are around, but you have to work out the perfect time to strike. Look to a successful friend for some astute business advice. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): With Venus visiting your career/volunteering zone until April 12, it’s the perfect time to consult closely with colleagues or beautify your office space. Love and work are also linked. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The more you focus your mind, the better the day will be as you crunch numbers, power through paperwork, do research or fine-tune the details of an important project. Go Virgo! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The Moon and Venus link up which boosts your hedonistic Libran side. So it’s a fabulous day to enjoy things like good food, fine wine, socializing, shopping and beauty treatments. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Communication is the buzz word today Scorpio, as you circulate in style. Any tasks requiring stamina, determination and focus are favoured — then you can relax after a job well done. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There’s a tendency to overdo things and promise more than you can actually deliver. Just remember you don’t have to go over the top — every time — in order to enjoy yourself. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Have you been arguing with a child, teenager or friend? Venus encourages you to be more diplomatic Capricorn. Sometimes you need to lose a minor battle in order to win the war. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarians aren’t particularly house proud but, with the Moon and Venus hooking up in your home zone, it’s a super time to spruce up your domestic abode. Fresh flowers are a must! PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your powers of persuasion are firing today Pisces, so it’s a good time to pitch an idea or ask for a favour. Powerful Pluto helps you focus your mind and sharpen your intuition. Joanne Madeline Moore is an internationally syndicated astrologer and columnist. Her column appears daily in the Advocate.

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Dear Dad: Your suggestion to meet in a neutral location is a good one, and we hope they will take you up on it. But please understand that you cannot force your ex-wife to be a better, more caring mother. And there is no way to prevent her behavior from hurting your daughter. What you can do, however, is make sure your daughter knows how much she is loved and valued by her father and others, and that her mother’s lack of affection is not about her — it’s about Mom’s issues, and only Mom can remedy that. Help her limit the hurt by accepting Mom as she is. Dear Annie: This letter is in response to “Bob,” who has the “misfortune” of knowing “Joe,” who has Asperger syndrome and is invited everywhere within his circle of friends. I say “misfortune” because if Bob cannot see past Joe’s lack of social skills to the person he is underneath, then Bob is the less fortunate person. Joe probably never had anyone in his life teach him the finer points of communication and friendship. For some-

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MCFADDEN Grant Stephen Grant Stephen McFadden passed away peacefully on March 17th at the age of 85. He was born February 7th, 1930, on the farm four miles east of Alliance, Alberta. That’s where he lived and farmed for many years, before becoming a grader operator. Grant moved to Red Deer in the late 70’s to be close to family. He leaves to mourn four sons, James, Jack, Ken, and Earl, numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Dan and daughter Vicki-lynn. Grant was a proud hardworking man, and will be missed by all who knew him. The McFadden family would like to say thank you to Jack McFadden for the extraordinary job you did looking after Dad in his final months. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 27 at 2:00 p.m. at Gaetz United Church on Ross Street, downtown, Red Deer, Alberta.

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DAHL, Mable 1926 - 2015 Mable Evelyn Dahl of Red Deer, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at her home on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the age of 96 years. Mable was born to parents, Ole Dahl and Inga Bergeli Dahl on November 26, 1918 at Claresholm, Alberta. Her father, Ole was born on January 26, 1875 at Tondheim, Norway and her mother, Inga Bergeli Dahl was born on August 1, 1888 at Valbre, Norway. They immigrated to Canada and settled at Claresholm, where they homesteaded a small section of land just on the edge of what is now the downtown section. Mable grew up on the farm with her brother and sister. She loved to ice skate and play dress up. She loved wearing hats and remained a very smart lady who always wanted to look her best. Mable came to reside at Michener Centre during her late teens and was well loved by all her caregivers, the staff and residents. Her favorite colors were pink and purple and she loved bright fresh flowers of every kind. Mable will be deeply missed by all who loved and knew her. Mable will be lovingly remembered by her brother, John ‘Ollie’ (94 years) of Calgary, Alberta; her sister, Dorothy (99 years) of Kelowna, British Columbia; and her niece, Roxanne of California; as well as her loving caregivers and many dear friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Ole and Inga Dahl. A Family Graveside Service will be held at Queen’s Park Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta. Mable’s family would like to extend their deepest and most sincere gratitude to her loving caregivers, and all the wonderful staff and friends Mable had at Michener Services for so many joyful years of her life. We are truly thankful that Mable was so happy and loved by so many. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer 403.340.4040

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MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2015

Woman beaten by mob laid to rest AFGHANISTAN

PEOPLE PROTEST, WOMEN CARRY COFFIN TO THE GRAVE BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KABUL — Afghan women’s rights activists dressed head-to-toe in black broke with tradition Sunday to carry the coffin of a woman who was beaten to death by a mob in the capital Kabul over allegations she had burned a Qur’an. The mob of men beat 27-year-old Farkhunda before throwing her body off a roof, running over it with a car, setting it on fire and throwing it into a river near a well-known mosque. The attack was apparently sparked by allegations that Farkhunda, who like many Afghans has just one name, had set fire to a Qur’an. But Afghanistan’s most senior detective said no evidence had been found to support those claims. Video of the assault taken with cellphones has circulated widely since the attack on Thursday. The killing has shocked many Afghans and led to renewed calls for justice and reform. “We want justice for Farkhunda, we want justice for Afghan women. All these injustices happening to Afghan women are unacceptable,” said a prominent women’s rights activist who goes by the name Dr. Alima. “In which religion or faith is it acceptable to burn a person to death? Today is a day of national mourning and we will not keep quiet.” President Ashraf Ghani, now in Washington on his first state visit to the United States since taking office in September, condemned the killing as a “heinous attack” and ordered an

investigation. Following allegations that police stood by and did nothing to stop the killing, Ghani told reporters before leaving for the U.S. that the incident revealed “a fundamental issue” — that security forces are too focused on the fight against the Taliban insurgency to concentrate on community policing. Many rights activists, however, said the killing cut to the core of how women are treated as second-class citizens in Afghan society. Despite constitutional guarantees of equal rights and advances in access to health and education, for many women in Afghanistan little has changed since the 2001 U.S.-led invasion ended the Taliban’s harsh rule. Girls are routinely married off as children, traded as chattels and then rarely permitted to leave their homes without a male relative. Hundreds of people gathered at a graveyard Sunday in the middle-class suburb near Farkhunda’s home. With the permission of her father, the women in black carried her coffin from an ambulance to an open-air prayer ground, and then to her grave, rituals that are usually attended only by men. “She is a sister to you all, and it is your duty to bury her,” Farkhunda’s brother Najibullah, standing graveside, told the crowd. Several politicians, officials and senior police officers addressed the funeral, which was broadcast live. Men formed a chain around the women pallbearers to offer protection and support. The attack appeared to have grown out of a dispute between Farkhunda,

Shiite rebels seize third largest city in Yemen BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ADEN, Yemen — Yemen’s Shiite rebel leader escalated his attack Sunday against the country’s embattled president, vowing to send fighters to the south where Abed-Rabbo Mansour Hadi has taken refuge. The fiery speech came hours after his militia seized the third- largest city of Taiz, an important station in its advance. Abdel-Malik al-Houthi, who is backed by supporters of former President Ali Abdullah Saleh, said the mobilization is aimed at fighting al-Qaida and other militant groups, as well as forces loyal to Hadi who are in the south intending to destabilize Yemen. In his one-hour speech on al-Masirah TV, al-Houthi called Hadi a “puppet” to international and regional powers who want to “import the Libyan model” to Yemen. He named the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Qatar as conspirators against Yemen and other countries in the region. Libya is torn by warring militias with rival parliaments on either end of the country claiming legitimacy and radicals from the Islamic State group taking root. Yemen’s turmoil has deepened since the Shiite rebel group, known as the Houthis, seized Sanaa in Septem-

ber, putting Hadi under house arrest and eventually dissolving the country’s parliament. They now control at least nine of the country’s 21 provinces. Hadi, who is backed by the international community, fled to Aden — the country’s second most important city and economic hub — declaring it a defacto capital earlier this month. The U.N.’s special envoy for Yemen, Jamal Benomar, warned an emergency meeting of the Security Council on Sunday that events were pushing the country “to the edge of civil war.” Benomar, appearing in a video briefing from Qatar, said “it would be an illusion” to think the Houthis could take control of the entire country, and he urged all parties to resolve the conflict peacefully. The escalation Sunday began when forces loyal to Saleh took over Taiz and its international airport. Security officials allied with Hadi said the rebel forces were already mobilizing tanks and fighters on the road from Taiz to neighbouring Lahj province, apparently on their way to Aden. “The decision (to mobilize) aims to confront the criminal forces, al-Qaida, and its partners and sisters, and all those who want to take cover in regions or using political pretexts,” al-Houthi said. He accused Hadi of partnering with militants to destabilize Yemen.

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Afghan women rights activists carry the coffin of 27-year-old Farkhunda, an Afghan woman who was beaten to death by a mob, during her funeral, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday. Hundreds of people gathered in northern Kabul for the funeral of Farkhunda, who like many Afghans is known by only one name. She was killed late Thursday by a mob of mostly men who beat her, set her body on fire and then threw it into the Kabul River, according to police accounts. a veiled woman who had just finished a degree in religious studies and was preparing to take a teaching post, and men who sold amulets at Shah-Do Shamshera shrine, where the killing happened. She regarded the amulet sellers as parasites and told women not to waste their money on them, friends and family said. Her father, Mohammed Nadir, said the men responded by making false accusations that she had torched a Qur’an. “Based on their lies, people decided Farkhunda was not a Muslim and beat

her to death,” he said. The Interior Ministry said it was providing extra protection for the family. The head of the ministry’s criminal investigation directorate, Gen. Mohammad Zahir, said 13 people had been arrested in connection with the killing, including two men who sold amulets. The Interior Ministry said 13 policemen had been suspended pending investigation. Zahir said authorities were “unable to find any single iota of evidence to support claims that she had burned a Qur’an.”

Sheriff says New Orleans airport attacker had Molotov cocktails BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KENNER, La. — A machete-wielding attacker who died hours after being shot by a sheriff’s deputy who stopped his rampage at New Orleans’ international airport had a bag loaded with Molotov cocktails, authorities say. Richard White, 63, had been shot Friday night as he chased an unarmed Transportation Security Administration agent through a concourse full of frightened travellers — and in the direction of a sheriff’s deputy, who drew her gun and fired three times. White died Saturday afternoon. Sheriff Newell Normand said investigators discovered White had been carrying a bag loaded with Molotov cocktails, but had dropped it in the airport. The bag contained six Mason jars with cloth wicks soaked in gasoline and that residue from smoke bombs also was found near White’s body. “Fortunately, he didn’t seriously injure anybody,” said Normand. He is from Jefferson Parish, a New Orleans district where the airport is located. Normand said the situation could have been much worse. “You know, sometimes, the saying: You’d rather be lucky than good. I think we were both last night to the nth degree,” he said. “I think we did a lot of things right and positive and caused certain things to happen, but

by the same token — one second here, one second there — it could have been a much different outcome.” Investigators are trying to determine the motivations of the man and the man’s family has been co-operating with the investigation, the sheriff said. When discussing the attack, Normand said at the news conference that there was a “mental health component” but didn’t elaborate on any specifics. White was a Jehovah’s Witness and had refused “certain types of medical care,” Normand said. Authorities also found smoke bombs and tanks of acetylene, Freon and oxygen in the trunk of his car, Normand said, but investigators didn’t know what, if anything, White intended to do with the materials. The attack opened Friday evening when White sprayed unarmed TSA agents and several passengers in line at the airport security checkpoint with wasp killer insecticide, Normand said. He added the man then drew a large machete from the waistband of his pants and a male TSA agent blocked the machete with a piece of luggage as White ran through a metal detector. White chased TSA agent Carol Richel while swinging the machete. They were heading toward Lt. Heather Slyve of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, who fired three times as White quickly gained ground on Richel, Normand said.

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If a senior you know is taking ‘retirement’ literally BY DANIELLE DOUGLAS-GABRIEL SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE Miriam Schottland, 79, can bench press 90 pounds, putting women half her age, including the one writing this story, to shame. It wasn’t always this way. Although Schottland, an auto racing instructor, has been hitting the gym for nearly 30 years, she credits her weightlifting skills to her personal trainer at Fit, a gym in Washington that offer personal training specifically for senior citizens. “The guys in the gym are so jealous,” Schottland said. “I ain’t no spring chicken no more, so I have trouble with my foot from time to time. But I don’t let it stop me, and the trainers don’t let you give up, anyway.” Even for people as fit as Schottland, trainers must take into account that with age comes diminished endurance, strength, flexibility and balance. That doesn’t mean that older adults must resign themselves to easy routines. Trainers just need to do thorough assessments, checking for injuries, joint weakness and other limitations, said Michael Everts, Fit’s owner. “You don’t want to compound dysfunctions that already exist by having a preconceived notion of a workout before assessing the person,” he said. “A lot of times I use low-intensity agility drills that incorporate elements of flexibility, coordination, balance and core engagement to test ability.” Then Everts likes to ratchet up the intensity. He may start out with simple exercises such as knee walks, where you grab one knee at a time while walking across the room. This, he said, is a good way to strengthen joints and improve agility. Once Evert has a sense of a client’s fitness level, he’ll take it up a notch with something like multidirectional lunges. Some of the common ailments Everts encounters with his clients are arthritis, lower back pain and overall joint pain. “You have to be mindful of those sorts of challenges, but clients can often accomplish a lot with simple exercises with limited movement,” he said. “You can build up enough strength to eventually perform more progressive moves.” Health experts recommend that old-

er adults incorporate strength training into their fitness routine. The addition of even a light set of weights can enhance bone density, decrease insulin resistance, affect metabolism and result in better sleep, according to the American College of Sports Medicine. Regular exercise not only slows the loss of muscle mass and strengthens bones, but it could also help speed up recovery from surgery, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. After undergoing hip replacement surgery, Schottland said she was able to bounce back quickly. “Normally they keep you in the hospital for about two weeks for rehab, but they sent me home within a day and a half because I was in such good shape,” she said. “That’s something that most seniors don’t understand — you really have to keep exercising.” Schottland got serious about working out at 51, after her doctor warned her about the risks of remaining sedentary. She recalls him asking: Do you want to reach the end of your life like your mother? “By the time my mom was 60, she had to lug an oxygen bottle around. By the time she was 70 she was a total invalid because she never exercised and didn’t eat well.” Even 30 minutes of moderate physical activity, such as a brisk walk, provides health benefits for older adults, according to the orthopedic association. A lot of the routines that Ellen Yates of N2Shape in Tysons Corner, Va., creates for her older clients involve exercises that mimic everyday activities, such as getting in and out of a chair, to build functional strength. She focuses on core exercises to improve balance and mobility, which helps reduce the risk of falling or other serious injuries. “A lot of seniors think getting older means completely slowing down, but age is just a number. And staying active is a necessity,” Yates said. Yates’ older clients run the gamut of experience when it comes to being active. Some have lived sedentary lives until now, while others are avid runners, joggers or weightlifters. One client in his 80s has been strength training for years, but a problem he developed with his inner ear throws off his balance at times.

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Mariette Hiu Newcomb, 79, lifts trainer Ellen Yates at N2Shape gym in Tysons Corner, Va. Trainers must take into account that with age comes diminished endurance, strength, flexibility and balance. That doesn’t mean that older adults must resign themselves to easy routines. When Yates has him do an exercise that could be destabilizing, such as a kettlebell swing, she has him widen his stance, lower the repetition and slow down the transition.

“He is still muscular and fit. Anything I do with anyone else, I can still do with him, but the weight might be a little lighter, and we’ll go a little slower,” she said.

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Magazine publisher Meredith still finding success DESPITE TOUGH TIMES IN PUBLISHING INDUSTRY BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DES MOINES, Iowa — The nation’s top publisher of magazines and websites for women has its origins in a journal sold door-to-door featuring tips to help farmers get ahead in the early 1900s. From there, Meredith Corp. grew and evolved, surviving depression, recession, the Internet and an increasingly crowded field of magazine competitors to now reach more than 200 million people a month. It has done it by developing a keen understanding of its readers, using its huge database to hone in on how women seek and use information in the areas of food, home, parenthood and health. Its portfolio includes Better Homes and Gardens, one of the most widely read magazines in the nation, and Allrecipes, the world’s largest digital food brand visited online more than 1 billion times a year by home cooks. “They unapologetically and enthusiastically deliver both content and

product experiences around that particular woman and they know more about her than anybody else,� said Mary Berner, CEO of MPA-The Association of Magazine Media, an industry trade group. Meredith has compiled an unmatched database of 100 million women with an average of 800 data points for each one. That’s detailed information on about three-quarters of American homeowners, which helps the company cross-market its products. “If you come to Better Homes and Gardens you might come because you’re a decorator. You might come because you’re a gardener. You might come because you’re interested in food,� CEO Stephen Lacy said. “We need to know that because if you’re interested in food we might say, ’What do you think of Rachael Ray?’ or, ’What do you think of Eating Well?’ If it’s really that you’re into decorating, we might offer you Traditional Home or Martha Stewart.� Meredith has made acquisitions to help it reach those women, adding Every Day with Rachael Ray, Allreci-

pes, Shape and Myweddings in recent years. Last year, it took over the advertising and business management for Martha Stewart Living and Martha Stewart Weddings. The company’s roots date back to Edwin T. Meredith, who began selling Successful Farming magazine door to door in 1902. He launched Fruit, Garden and Home in 1922, then changed the name to Better Homes and Gardens in 1924. It now has nearly 8 million monthly print subscribers and an estimated monthly audience of over 50 million when mobile, Internet and video viewers are included. That’s second only to People magazine. Dee Nash, 52, writes the Red Dirt Ramblings gardening blog from her home in Guthrie, Oklahoma, where she subscribes to Meredith’s quarterly magazine Country Gardens. “They’re a bright spot that comes in the mailbox,� she said. “When it’s 19 degrees in February you need something bright.� A frequent reader of Better Homes

and Gardens from the newsstand and online, she also has membership in Allrecipes. Meredith, which has about 3,500 full-time employees, publishes 21 subscription magazines and last year sold 120 special-interest magazines at newsstands on topics including quilting, kitchen and bath designs, and living with diabetes. About a quarter of its revenue — which totalled about $1.47 billion in the company’s last fiscal year — comes from its 17 television stations, but the rest comes from its magazines. Samir Husni, director of the Magazine Innovation Center at the University of Mississippi, called Meredith a pioneer in “service journalism.� “It’s like typical heartland of America, down to earth like having conversations with your neighbour or with your buddy,� he said. At Meredith’s 600,000-square-foot headquarters in downtown Des Moines, culinary specialists in 10 kitchens test thousands of recipes. A half-block test garden is used to study new plants and serve as outdoor studios for photographers.

Do victims of photo memes have any recourse? CAPTIONED, ALTERED AND SHARED PHOTOS SPREAD LIKE WILDFIRE bers, phone numbers and street addresses, some Internet watchers said. “It’s not that there isn’t an ethical problem, and a real problem as a society we should wrestle with, but law just wouldn’t intervene and the First Amendment would say we don’t stop it,� said Danielle Keats Citron, a research professor of law at the University of Maryland and author of the book “Hate Crimes in Cyberspace,� out Sept. 22 from Harvard University Press. But a movement in Europe has taken hold in defence of the so-called “right to be forgotten� that has free speech and privacy activists alike paying attention. The European Court of Justice appeared to support the legal concept for people who want to force the removal of old, irrelevant or false material determined to infringe on their right to privacy. The court, the highest in the European Union, sided last year with a man in Spain who had asked Google to eliminate from its search index information about some long-paid debts. It ruled that Google can be compelled to take that step, but the company so far has limited removal in the specific case to its Spain service, leav-

NEW YORK — Those pilfered, captioned and shared photos that make us either cringe, rage or laugh out loud are as old as the Internet itself, but in these wild online times, is there any recourse for their victims? Memes, by definition viral little beasties, are everywhere, sometimes building over several years. And they have many heads — shaming wrongdoers, bullying innocents and poking fun at an awkward facial expression, twerk attempt, family portrait or school photo. “When one of these mobs fixes on you it’s like a Lovecraftian horror,â€? said James Grimmelmann, a professor at the University of Maryland who specializes in Internet law. “Only madness awaits. It can be beyond the power of individuals to do a lot about it.â€? Kyra Pringle knows that firsthand. The South Carolina mother of a 2-year-old with a grim life expectancy from a rare genetic disorder happily posted a picture on Facebook from her daughter’s recent birthday, only to have the image rudely captioned and spread — sometimes gruesomely Photoshopped — thousands of times and her ill child compared to a monster, alien and leprechaun due to her unique facial features. “This is bullying. This is not right. She’s fought for her life since she got here,â€? Pringle told NBC affiliate WCBD-TV near her Summerville home. “She’s not a monster. She’s not fake. She’s real. She’s here.â€? Pringle’s mom, Linda Pringle, had equally strong words for those who memed her little granddaughter and do the same to the images of other unsuspecting strangers without context or backstory and with seemingly little thought beyond their own amusement and that of their friends and followers online. Some sites have since taken down memed images of the impaired toddler after word of her real-life story spread. “If you’re out there and you’re doing these things, and you think that it’s funny, it’s not funny. This is actually a human being, this is a child, this is a baby,â€? Linda Pringle told the TV station. Private companies that own social media streams and channels juggle a broad range of take-down demands and other content issues such as copyright infringement, high-stakes privacy invasion and online harassment. But it can be difficult to eradicate viral content like photo memes altogether. “We don’t tolerate bullying or harassment on Facebook and Instagram, and remove content that appears to purposefully target people with the intention of degrading or shaming them,â€? the company said in an email when asked about memes. Linda P. While community standards and guidelines I came to your do exist on many sites, RIÂż FH ZLWK JUHDW including newly spelledreluctance, not out rules on Facebook, routine photo meming ZDQWLQJ WR ZHDU D may not include outright KHDULQJ DSSOLDQFH threats, hate speech or 1RZ , ZRXOGQÂśW ZDQW behaviour that draws WR OLYH ZLWKRXW WKHP the attention of those in charge, such as a pattern 0\ OLIH ZLOO QHYHU EH of stalking or harassWKH VDPH DJDLQ ment targeting individuals identified by name, location or through other revealing details or leaks of Social Security num-

ing the material readily searchable worldwide. The ruling has broad implications in the tightrope walk between online privacy and free speech across the EU and around the globe, particularly in the United States, where free speech protection is deeply ingrained. “It’s very hard. We’ve had unauthorized use of photographs since we’ve had photographs. It’s much easier to go after somebody who uses pictures for clearly commercial purposes, but once you get outside of the commercial realm, when you’re talking about political or artistic expression, in this country we get a lot more reluctant to intervene,� Grimmelmann said. Not all photo meming is tragic and not all sharers are evil-doers. Some subjects or initiators take it as good fun, embracing — or trying to, at least — their accidental Internet celebrity. Nearly three years ago, Kasey Woods in Waldorf, Maryland, put up a photo of her smiley baby daughter in a pink top and huge afro wig that was left over from Halloween. Woods posted it first to Facebook, when her page was set to public, then put the same image on her public Instagram feed a

year later. Friends started alerting her last year that the photo was catching on. It continues to pop up at least two or three times a week somewhere, including one version with a caption that reads: “Have a Blacknificent Day.� The image has been liked, shared and commented upon several thousand times. Some comments Woods has read have not been kind and she has since locked down her Facebook page. “Some people are bashing me for being a bad mother because they think that’s her hair every day. It’s pretty intense with, ’What kind of mother would put a child in a wig?’ and this and that,� she said. “I’m taking it well because her name wasn’t attached to it.� Clarinet Boy, aka PTSD Clarinet Boy, was all grown up when he innocently enough submitted to Awkwardfamilyphotos.com an old school picture. He’s in a marching band uniform and there’s a double exposure, a fullbody image of himself, projected onto the side of his head in the same uniform as he holds a clarinet. That was 2009.

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