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‘Fantastic’ PIPER CREEK FOUNDATION THRILLED NEW FACILITY WILL REPLACE AGING LODGE

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF The oldest seniors lodge still open in Alberta — Red Deer’s Piper Creek Lodge — will be replaced with a new facility to be built only a few blocks away at the former Red Deer Nursing Home site.

On Monday, the province announced $12.2 million to replace the existing 65-unit lodge operated by Piper Creek Foundation. It provides subsidized, low-income housing in Red Deer.

The foundation has been looking to rebuild for 10 years.

“The building is not necessarily appropriate for seniors. In the original wings built in 1956, the suites are 156 square feet and they only have the half-baths. They don’t have a bathtub.

They don’t have a shower. There’s a common shower in the hallways that folks have to use,” said foundation ex-

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Eight youths charged with armed robbery

BY MARY-ANN BARR ADVOCATE STAFF The prolific robberies in Blackfalds and Red Deer were enough to alarm any community.

What may have been just as alarming is who was charged with the crimes.

A total of 16 armed robberies occurred from last October to February.

On Nov. 17, three robberies at Blackfalds businesses happened within min-

utes. The suspects ran from a pizza business to a liquor store and then to another liquor store, getting cash in each of the robberies before disappearing.

Overall, there were 10 armed robberies in Blackfalds and six in Red Deer.

Sometimes the suspects wore masks, dark clothes from head to toe, and either had real or imitation guns, or intimated that they were armed.

What binds these robberies together is that they are all alleged to have

been committed by teenagers, one as young as 14.

Eight youths now face serious charges of armed robbery, and police believe the suspects, who are from Blackfalds, likely knew each other, although they were not working together as a group.

They are charged under the Young Offenders Act and therefore cannot be identified. The charges against all of them have yet to be proven.

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Making the best of it, a pair of skiers make their way along the trails next to the river at Great Chief Park after a weekend dump of snow. Central Albertans went from thinking spring was here to breaking out the snow shovels, snow blowers and skis for another go at winter. The forecast is calling for sunny skies starting Wednesday and temperatures in the double digits by the end of the week.

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ecutive director Geoff Olson, after Seniors Minister Jeff Johnson’s funding announcement at the lodge on Monday morning.

The foundation would like to start construction in the fall. It would take 18 months to two years to complete.

He said Red Deer Nursing Home would be demolished as the building also has age-related issues.

The government has funded 65 units but the foundation will look at whether more units are possible as planning progresses, he said.

Piper Creek Lodge, at 4820 33rd St., is on one acre. Red Deer Nursing Home, at 4736 30th St., sits on three acres.

“We’re excited. It’s close to amenities. It’s close to Sunnybrook Farm so lots of opportunities for residents to get out and get around. It’s going to be fantastic.”

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TOM HAMILTON

Avalanche victim was planning to sell sled

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF A Ponoka snowmobiler’s “last hurrah” trip to the mountains ended in tragedy when he was killed by an avalanche on the weekend.

Tom Hamilton, a married father of a baby and a toddler who worked at his familyowned grocery store, was one of two snowmobilers found dead near the village of McBride, B.C., on Saturday afternoon.

Also killed was Tom Hamilton Curtis Fries of Edmonton.

The two men were part of a fourperson group snowmobiling in the lower Doré River drainage area when the avalanche struck.

Hamilton, 29, was wearing an inflatable avalanche-safety backpack, said Ken Groot, a fellow member of the Ponoka Kinsmen, but “it happened so fast, he didn’t have time to pull the rip cord.”

His body wasn’t found by recovery crews until Sunday evening.

Groot, who turned down an invitation to go on the same snowmobiling trip because he had to attend a meeting, sees Hamilton’s death as particularly tragic because it was supposed to be his “last hurrah” trip to the mountains. “He was going to sell his sled after this one.”

With two young children at home, Hamilton’s priorities had changed, confirmed Tom’s father Jim Hamilton, who owns the local IGA store. His son was planning to sell his sled and buy a family-friendly holiday trailer.

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A pair of Canada geese wade through the fresh snow along the Red Deer River at Great Chief Park.

Cotton says Sunshine Village will conduct a review of the circumstances which may have contributed to the fatal crash and will assist local authorities with their investigations.

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Snowboarder dies after hitting tree at Sunshine Village Resort BANFF — A snowboarder has died in a crash at Sunshine Village Resort, west of Banff.

Sunshine Village spokesman Crosbie Cotton says the snowboarder was on the beginner run when he hit a tree late Monday afternoon.

Ski patrollers arrived at the scene within minutes of the crash, and EMS and RCMP members responded to the scene.

An air ambulance was dispatched but the man died before it got there.

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LODGE: Future of existing lodge to be determined Olson said the future of the existing lodge will be determined after construction is complete.

For years, seniors have been advocating that Red Deer Nursing Home and Valley Park Manor, closed in 2010, be reopened to seniors waiting for continuing care beds, particularly long-term care.

Last week, Red Deer found out it was getting 180 continuing care beds as part of the province’s plan to fund 2,612 continuing care beds, including almost 400 long-term care beds.

Red Deer’s 180 beds include 60 long-term care beds to be added to Covenant Care Villa Marie, but it was unknown exactly what type of beds were destined for a new 120-bed facility called The Hamlets of Red Deer, to be built and operated by H&H Total Care Services Inc., of Surrey, B.C. On Monday, the province announced The Hamlets will have 120 long-term care beds, along with 24 supportive living beds.

Red Deer North MLA Mary Anne Jablonski said with a total of 180 long-term care beds coming to Red Deer, that means the city is getting about half of the long-term care beds announced last week.

And she said it was exciting to see the Red Deer Nursing Home site be used for a new Piper Creek Lodge.

“You see, we were saving it for something good,” Jablonski said with smile.

“For me, it’s like tying up a loose end,” said the MLA, who won’t be seeking re-election.

Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer said building the new lodge is an opportunity to address one of the city’s priorities — to provide safe, affordable housing, in this case for seniors.

What will happen with Valley Park Manor site in Riverside Meadows has not yet been announced and neither has the location of The Hamlets of Red Deer.

Johnson said Premier Jim Prentice is following through on his promise to invest in infrastructure

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like seniors facilities and schools.

“Those are two areas we can’t rein in because of the growth in those areas in the province are so significant that we have to invest,” said Johnson.

Brenda Corney, chairperson of the Red Deer Chapter of Friends of Medicare, welcomed 120 more long-term care.

“We need the long-term care beds. We have been asking for them for a long time,” Corney said.

“There is a need in this area because it’s the central hub for a lot of things and we don’t want to be shipping our people to outlying areas where their families have a hard time getting to them.”

But government needs to make sure the facility has the staffing level to provide proper care, for example with unannounced spot checks, she said.

Other recent provincial investments in seniors housing in Red Deer are fire sprinklers and safety upgrades for Parkvale Lodge and Pines Lodge.

Olson said making safety upgrades to Piper Creek Lodge was also on the list, but will have to be re-examined with the arrival of funding for a new building. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

ROBBERY: Cases may not be connected The regional Priority Crimes Task Forces, made up of officers from surrounding rural detachments, played a significant role in the arrests.

Blackfalds RCMP Staff Sgt. Ken Morrison said on Monday that it is unusual to have eight youths charged from one community.

Blackfalds is no different than any other small community, except that the town only has elementary schools, he said. Teens go elsewhere for high school, “so they don’t necessarily have a vested interest in the community.”

“I think this is kind of a one-off. Individuals likely all knew each other.” But the cases may not be connected, Morrison said.

The first arrest came the week of March 9. A youth is now facing 25 charges for eight robberies — five in Blackfalds and three in Red Deer — between Octo-

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CALGARY — Emergency crews had to work quickly to pull the driver from the burning wreckage of a sport utility vehicle after a collision with a transit bus in Calgary.

Officials say the SUV’s engine compartment was ablaze and flames were eating into the passenger compartment when they arrived at the scene in a southwest neighbourhood around 8 p.m. Sunday.

Acting fire battalion chief Paul LeBlanc says crews had to make a risky rescue while the vehicle burned.

Emergency medical officials say the driver, a man in his 20s, has potential life-threatening injuries. ber and February.

Then, building on that arrest, police arrested four other Blackfalds youths, ages 16 and 17, on March 12 for seven armed robberies. One robbery was in Blackfalds on Feb. 13 and three more occurred there in rapid succession on Nov. 17; and three were in Red Deer on Feb. 21, 24 and 27.

Finally, police arrested and charged two youths on March 17 and one on March 18 for the Feb. 22 armed robbery at a Blackfalds pizza place. Two of the suspects are age 16 and one is 14.

During the robberies, Morrison said there was fear in the community.

Later, people were surprised that the suspects — who were known to police — were all from Blackfalds, he said.

Armed robberies are extremely traumatic for the victims, he said.

“It’s not something you would ever forget, I wouldn’t think. And (victims) are not trained or accustomed to dealing with violent people.”

All the victims complied and no one was physically hurt. “That’s just by the grace of God in my opinion, when you look at the fact it’s an armed robbery,” Morrison said.

The victims received help from victim services.

Blackfalds Mayor Melodie Stol said when it comes to crime, one small group can do a lot of damage in a small period.

There are plenty of youths in Blackfalds, Stol said.

The town’s population has grown rapidly, presently at 7,858.

“There’s literally 1,000 youths in Blackfalds” and here’s a very small group allegedly committing a lot of very serious crime.

She doesn’t believe the arrests reflect on the community negatively. “I don’t look at it as what’s wrong with Blackfalds.”

Go to the Abbey Centre on a Thursday night when there’s no school the next day and there are up to 50 teenagers having a great time, Stol said.

“There’s a lot of kids out there doing a lot of great things in Blackfalds.”

“We have great organizations like the Youth Optimist Club, kids who are volunteering at our library, who are involved in sports,” she said.

“That speaks more to our community.” barr@reddeeradvocate.com

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EDMONTON — Alberta’s New Democrats say leaked documents show not one hospital is meeting its emergency room wait-time targets so far this year.

NDP Leader Rachel Notley says the numbers show some patients have to wait 20 hours or more in most of the province’s major hospitals.

The government has set an eight-hour benchmark in a plan to improve health care.

Notley says despite the government making weight times a priority, the numbers are getting worse.

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Teen tanning ban in works

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Alberta hopes to help protect young people from getting skin cancer by banning them from using indoor tanning beds.

Legislation introduced Monday would prohibit anyone under 18 from using the beds, which aim to bronze the skin by bathing people in ultraviolet rays.

These UV rays also increase the risk of young people developing skin cancers later in life, including potentially deadly melanoma.

“The Skin Cancer Prevention Act is a major step forward in the effort to reduce rates of melanoma in our province,” Health Minister Stephen Mandel said.

The proposed law would also ban advertising directed at minors about artificial tanning and prohibit self-service artificial tanning equipment in public places.

Tanning salons would also be required to post warnings about the health dangers of indoor tanning.

Violetta Ambrozuk, 31, who has terminal melanoma, said she wished there had been such a law when she started indoor tanning when she was 16.

Ambrozuk said she was diagnosed at 25 and has been told her cancer is spreading. She makes a point of telling teen girls who indoor tan at the gym she attends to beware.

“They have no idea what skin cancer is, let alone melanoma or the dangers of it,” she said.

“It has been hell. Had somebody approached me when I was 16 and told me, I would never had this cancer. It is horrible.”

Sarah Hawkins of the Canadian Cancer Society said melanoma is one of the fastest-growing preventable cancers and research indicates that using indoor tanning equipment during youth increases the risk by nearly 60 per cent.

“Too many Alberta teens are put at a significantly higher risk of developing melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer — by using indoor tanning equipment,” Hawkins said.

“We encourage the government to pass and proclaim this legislation without delay.”

Mandel said he hopes the bill will pass this spring.

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HAMILTON: ‘He was my succession plan’

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Alberta Health estimates one in three 17-year-old girls in the province has used indoor tanning equipment.

Of those who have tanned indoors, two-thirds report having started before they were 16. says teen girls make up a growing number of tanning bed customers.

Alberta Health estimates one in three 17-year-old girls in the province has used indoor tanning equipment. Of those who have tanned indoors, two-thirds report having started before they were 16.

Becky Lynn, a melanoma survivor and mother of three young girls, said she hopes there will be a lot of public support for the legislation in a society where “our children are under a lot of pressure to look good.”

“I’m thrilled to have support from the government to help get the right information to help parents

know to talk to their kids and help make it harder for children to go into these facilities,” she said.

An industry group called the Joint Tanning Association of Canada estimates there are more than 200 indoor tanning salons in Alberta.

Calgary-based Fabutan Corp. is the largest chain in the province with 66 locations.

Fabutan president Mat Rockey said the company was aware the province was bringing in legislation and imposed its own ban last summer on young people using the machines.

“In our view it was just the right thing to do.”

pack, despite a risk of spring avalanches.

“It’s a risk you know you’re taking ... but I went out to the same area ... (a couple of) years ago, and it was a riot. (Tom) enjoyed life to the fullest.”

He’s remembered as a gregarious community builder who could be a friend to anyone. Groot said Tom was a vocal proponent of many Kinsmen community enhancement projects, including parks and playgrounds. “He was a very outgoing person and a wonderful father.”

Ponoka Mayor Rick Bonnett feels Tom’s death is a tragedy for the whole town, noting the Hamilton family roots go back more than a century in the community.

Bennett recalls the deceased as a hard worker, who always greeted customers warmly. “It’s a real

tragedy that he has two little kids who will not get to know their father. ...

“Our hearts go out to his wife and kids and the whole family. They’ve been a huge part of the community,” added the mayor.

Hamilton’s step-mother, Beva Hamilton, was a town councillor for a year before her death in 2011.

Tom is survived by his wife Amanda and their year-and-a-half-old daughter and eight-month-old son, as well as his father Jim and sister Amy. A funeral is expected to be held on Saturday at the Ponoka curling rink. A trust fund for Hamilton’s children is being set up at the local ATB branch. The Ponoka Kinsmen are meeting to discuss what else can be done for the family. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

Although Jim also has a daughter who lives in Calgary, Tom was expected to take over the IGA grocery store some day. “I had a backup for everybody in the store but Tom. He was my succession plan. He was going to take over for me,” said Jim, who’s devastated by the loss of his son.

Jim remembered Tom as a passionate person with many talents. “Whatever he wanted to do he could do.”

While he had a business degree and was the store’s IT expert and human resources person, Tom had recently taken a cabinet-making course at NAIT because he wanted to renovate his home and make his own cabinets.

Groot finds his friend’s avalanche-related death “that much harder” to bear because this snowmobiling trip to the mountains was to be his last.

He tries not to think about what his own fate might have been if he had gone to B.C. But as a former rodeo cowboy, Groot said he understands the “adrenalin GREAT THINGS rush” that draw snowmobilers to the mountainous area’s four-foot snow

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New driver, same clunker AS WE PREPARE FOR AN UNNECESSARY PROVINCIAL ELECTION, THE PCS ARE UP TO THE SAME OLD TRICKS

BY BARRY COOPER SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE As Alberta Premier Jim Prentice gets ready to call an election, let’s take a look at the Progressive Conservative long-term strategy.

The most important component of that strategy concerns voter support.

After the 2008 election and until last fall, about half the PC voter base supported the Wildrose Party. In 2012, the PCs —- under former Premier Alison Redford — won by writing Wildrose off and making overtures to the left with promises for schools and hospitals and jobs for unionized public-sector workers. Their subsequent repudiation of their leftist supporters, however, did nothing to reduce Wildrose support.

Now the PCs seemed vulnerable from both left and right.

PC strategists, and self-described experts in reputation recovery, well remember 1993 when the Liberals, under former Edmonton mayor Laurence Decore, almost outflanked the Ralph Klein-led PCs from the right.

In fact, it was a challenge from the right, always their worst nightmare, that led to the purging of Redford. Her abrasive personality and personal tastes were convenient excuses.

Now what? Remember that the chief purpose of the PC machine is to retain power, something it is very good at. But getting rid of Redford herself was the easy part: the next step was to appear to repudiate her along with the horse she rode in on, namely the PCs, but without really doing so.

The strategy was to recruit an outsider who was also an insider to provide the machine with a trusted new face. While there may have, at one time, been alternatives to Prentice, once he agreed to drive the machine his election to the leadership (by 0.5 per cent of Albertans) was assured.

But he still had to appear to be leading something new.

The party’s previous attempt to repudiate itself was symbolized by the 2012 campaign slogan: “not your father’s PC Party.” This time the message is “trust us one more time.”

Prentice began the process by chopping his cabinet and shedding the holdover Redford miscreants. He also

introduced a couple of high-profile semi-outsiders, hired a Liberal chiefof-staff (just as Peter Lougheed had) and abandoned some of the excesses of his predecessors.

Those moves allowed the PCs — through organization, money, misdirection of their hapless opponents, and smarts — to win the byelections called soon after Prentice’s inauguration.

The drop in the price of oil provided the party with another opportunity to repudiate the Redford years. Early last November, it started to warn Albertans that there would be no more business as usual and that tough decisions were coming. The word “crisis” began appearing constantly.

In fact, there is no crisis. Former chair of the Canada West Foundation

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The value of higher education should go far beyond job training I write this letter in response to the recent cuts to the degree program for a bachelor of arts in English as a collaborative partnership between Red Deer College and the University of Calgary. While the decision to cut the program is difficult and perhaps complicated, I will present four simple points regarding the negative consequences of this cut, acknowledging that these points need further discussion and elaboration. However, I wish to state these points rather bluntly, as the cut represents a significant change in the program offerings at RDC and in post-secondary education (PSE) more generally in Canada. It is a representative example of larger trends, and I suggest the points I make here can be further generalized to other programs or operational decisions at the college and in PSE. As someone who teaches in the program of English at the college, I wish to be very clear that I write this neither as a representative of the college or its position nor as a disgruntled worker who has seen his job diminished. Rather, I write it from the position of a citizen who has spent a lifetime pursuing the questions and problems raised by my discipline of English. In short, I believe in the principles I study and teach, and I consider it my responsibility to speak in the interests, and in this case the defense, of those principles.

First, the cuts were made primarily because of economic reasons, largely because enrollment in the English degree was low when compared with the other two degrees of sociology and psychology. This is a common and seemingly popular justification for many actions. If a program has low enrollment, it should be cut: this is the logic. However, PSE institutions are not businesses and should not be run as such. While fiscal responsibility is necessary, some programs should operate at a loss. The whole point of public funding is that we agree to pay taxes in order to subsidize things that are expensive and may operate at a loss precisely because we attach values to these things other than, or in preference to, monetary value. To use an analogy, hospitals are expensive. It is a lot cheaper to let people die, but we reject that argument and value human life in terms

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Jim Gray, who helped recruit Prentice, carries a chart showing price fluctuations over the past 35 years. Guess what? Prices go down; then they go up.

Former Wildrose leader Danielle Smith and several of her colleagues embraced the fear being generated by the PCs, drank the Kool-Aid and crossed the floor, thus eliminating the PC’s major strategic challenge.

By mid-January, the rhetoric was cranked up another notch: everything was on the table, Albertans were being told; we had to look in the mirror and recognize we can’t go on like this.

Prentice then warned us he needed a mandate. Why? Prentice did not run for the leadership on an austerity program because he knew that austerity measures would not bear fruit

other than economics. Even if we take a relatively ugly utilitarian approach, we might argue that saving a life will save a taxpayer, so we benefit economically from saving people. We invest in education not solely because of economic returns but because we believe it is better to be a society of educated thinkers rather than uneducated drones. Even small programs may warrant existence rather than elimination. Good economies will probably follow from good people. I am not certain the logic works the other way around. In short, we want citizens, not simply taxpayers. The economic argument need not be a trump card to beat all other arguments, although it is often wielded as such.

Second, the elimination of the English degree reduces the range of educational offerings to central Albertans. One of the primary reasons for establishing the collaborative degree program was to increase access for central Albertans. Lacking a BA degree granting institution in Red Deer, prospective students had to move to Calgary or Edmonton (or elsewhere) to pursue BA opportunities, a relocation that can prove extremely difficult for single parents, students with limited income, or students with other family or work commitments that require them to remain in central Alberta. The collaborative program in English, while small, offered options for central Albertans to pursue their education and remain in Red Deer or the surrounding area. Sadly, some students enrolled in the BA in English will be forced to abandon their prospective program of study simply because they cannot move to a larger institution. Red Deer College has the resources to offer a degree program, but it lacks the funding and other important institutional mechanisms to put those resources to work in offering a degree program. It is complex but certainly not impossible. This is a step backward, not a step forward.

Third, one might argue that a low enrollment means a program is unpopular, irrelevant, or otherwise unnecessary. Who needs a degree in English anyway? English is an interesting case, as it remains one of the only disciplines that is a requirement across most degree and many diploma programs. The usual rationale behind the requirement of English as a subject of study is that a student should “know how to write.” From within the discipline of English, the greater concerns attached to writing competence are the abilities to think critically, to formulate an argument, and, if necessary, to face and to raise serious questions. The ability to write grammatically correct sentences (“Is Oilsands one word or two?”) differs

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before the legally-fixed election date next year. But having secured the right flank, the PC machine modified the rule of law into the rule of convenient law.

Finally, the premier ordered that an all-party legislative committee decision to increase the Auditor General’s budget be reversed, thus gutting one of the few sources of reliable information in the province. When pressed by journalists as to why he ordered the reversal, Prentice walked away.

This is hardly the face of a new party. In fact, the old oligarchs still rule the Prentice-led machine.

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from the ability to imagine alternatives (“Should we call them Oilsands or Tarsands?”) and the ability to think beyond immediate needs and pressures (“What are the long term non-financial social and political consequences of sustained exploitation of non-renewable resources?”). Put simply, do we wish to conceptualize English as a utilitarian practice of correct writing or as a way of understanding language as a system that generates, shapes, and perpetuates our belief systems in the world? On the one hand, English is useful to the extent that it teaches us how to write. On the other hand, English equips us with necessary critical skills to evaluate complex situations that require responses other than a quick fix or knee-jerk reaction. Competent writing can be practical, applicable, and utilitarian. Complex thinking can be inquisitive, critical, political, and transformative.

Fourth, education should first serve the people, not the economy. The discussions around PSE are increasingly focused on producing workers for industry and business. In other words, education should get you a job. While employment may be a practical outcome of an education, education should provide people with broader sets of skills and modalities of thought than simply the ability to function at a particular job. Work is only one part of life, and education should address other portions of our human existence. If we were to accept that education should prepare people for jobs, we are essentially supporting a massive training facility for private companies at the expense of taxpayers. True, a meaningful percentage of graduates may filter into public service jobs, but the majority of graduates will serve private, corporate interests. If private companies wish to fund or to establish training facilities, they can do so, but please do not call them universities, colleges, or public institutions. The corporate supplemental funding of public institutions—a point some may argue is a necessity in today’s world—is highly motivated, and we should be extremely conscious and wary of these motivations.

Personally, English is my discipline, and I am saddened by the diminishing of the degree to a two-year transfer program. But, more importantly to me, my concerns lie with my students and central Alberta more generally. We are taking a step toward becoming a region that is less diverse, less intellectual, less critical, and less responsive with respect to our roles as citizens in our society.

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LETTERS On the evening of March 6, a Friday night, at the intersection of 32nd Street and 30th Avenue, at 7:15 p.m., my son’s BMW was struck as he traveled through the intersection by a black SUV driven by a young woman who left the scene at a high rate of speed.

Although witnesses pursued the fleeing vehicle, they could not catch up to it. Fortunately, my son was not killed by the impact, but was taken to the hospital for injury assessment and is recovering.

I was agonized with concern, having heard blurred details of that evening’s events.

Volcanic with anger, but also driven with optimism, I doggedly began my own investigation.

My son’s friend had picked up a piece of debris that the fleeing vehicle left behind, so on Sunday, I began the sleuthing with the help of technology.

Our older son took a picture of the piece of debris and via the Internet, we were able to narrow our search to three potential makes and models of identified vehicles.

Finally, with the help of Google search, we focused on a black 2011 Chevrolet Traverse SUV. Printing a copy from Google maps, theorizing the affluence of the owner, considering the probable travel of the driver, I began a physical grid-search through each area near to the accident.

After five hours of checking alleys, cul-de-sacs and streets, to my amazement, there it was, sitting in the driveway of the registered owner’s home, the hit-and-run vehicle.

The RCMP were called, the identification confirmed, but it was not over for me.

Wanting to know who the person was, motivated by their uncaring response as to whether not my son was alive or dead, I was driven onward.

Only now I was joined in the search by other family members with the use of technology and their own smarts.

With reverse directories, we discovered who lived at that address.

Again with the help of technologies, we discovered who the drivers at that address were, their education, their employment, their hobbies and sports, general interests, their relatives who live elsewhere, personal poems to a dead grandmother ... all semi-private, but public information to anyone who knows how to get it.

It’s a scary thought that everyone’s life has become so open to the process of public information gathering.

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Out of reprisal, I would like to make their names known to everyone for public shame, but my son, the one who was damaged by their actions, asked me not to state their names, even though the owner of the vehicle is on the police report as public knowledge to all.

Fortunately, it is not over! With the help of eyewitness testimony, new tools in the Criminal Code, and the criminal and civil courts of law, these people who care nothing for their fellow human beings should eventually face justice.

Through all this ordeal of traumatic frustration, I am encouraged by the fact that there are people who do care about the well-being of others.

My family and I would like to thank the numerous people who stopped to help my son, sacrificing their valuable time to give written accounts of what took place.

Also, thanks to the RCMP, who continue to pursue justice on my son’s behalf.

In spite of all that has taken place, I am still proud to live among caring Canadians and a democratic system that serves its people. Again, thank you.

Dan Cramer Red Deer

It’s far past time to toughen our criminal justice system Canada’s justice system is a big joke!

What do you think? Should Canada’s laws be tough on dangerous offenders? (See the recent leaflet of Blaine Calkins, MP Wetaskiwin.)

Wake up Canada! Innocent lives are taken every day; families torn apart every day; shootings and stabbings, beatings, physical and sexual abuse, robberies, drunk drivers, arsonists, cyber bullying, texting drivers. Ongoing problems every day!

We have rotten citizens everywhere who have no regard for others or their property; no regard for right or wrong.

Why? Because, in my opinion, this country continues to defend and protect the lawbreaker and the dangerous offender.

We, as Canadians, are fed up with the burdens that they create in the lives of the good and innocent.

As long as our judicial system continues to remain so feeble and adverse, the offender will be allowed to carry on with their horrific and destructive life patterns.

The behaviour revealed is one of a very shallow and sick mind, that portrays a selfish, sadistic and heartless

attitude, so why wouldn’t they and why shouldn’t they?

A display of such character has many times resulted in them getting away with murder (literally!).

If an offender is proven guilty, the penalty, if any, that is handed to them through the courts (and, might I say, with a sympathetic, caring hand) is a big flipping joke! What? A small fine, a suspension or ban, community service work, probation, or worse yet, a slap on the hand.

Big deal! These so-called penalties have no major effect on the minds and lives of the offender.

Remember, they are an offender; they don’t care! This has been proven over and over to the innocent people of this country.

Our whole world has changed; our people have changed, and until the laws within our judicial system are changed and harsh penalties are introduced and enforced, our crime will continue to worsen. Meanwhile, the message we receive is “Crime pays!”

It’s time to change this picture and allow the people of this country the right to live their lives in peace and harmony; free from fear and crime. It’s time that our government, courts, lawyers and judges start protecting and supporting our police officers, as well as the innocent, law-abiding citizens who look after our government. It sure isn’t the criminals who pave your way to success; it’s just the opposite.

Our police officers dutifully go out and risk their lives every day. They investigate crimes, capture and arrest the culprit, attempt to bring them to justice, and in turn the judicial system fails them. The criminal is set free, only to commit crime again.

Why does this government and judicial system allow this to happen? Is it not the government’s responsibility to rule our country and work with the

people, for the good of the people?

Sadly, the whole country was touched deeply last month with the killing of yet another RCMP officer while on duty at St. Albert.

This incident should have never, ever happened!

Sadly, because freedom was continually granted to one person with ongoing criminal behaviours, an innocent life was senselessly lost and families were left with their world torn apart.

Fortunately the gunman took his own life and will not have another opportunity to destroy anyone or anything else.

And, fortunately, taxpayers won’t have to support another criminal within our prisons.

How and why do these rotten citizens, who have criminal records as long as our arms and legs, get let off the hook and retain their freedom?

Wake up, Canada! It’s time to get tough! Quit protecting the guilty; hold them accountable for their unacceptable behaviour, not the innocent taxpayer!

Allow them the suffering that they deserve with stiff and harsh penalties.

They need to understand that when they choose the behaviour, they choose the consequences If offenders and criminals had to endure some severe and harsh times for choosing to do wrong, perhaps it would deter them from developing such lengthy criminal records. Perhaps our prisons would not be so overcrowded if penalties for crimes were pathetic enough that one would choose not to enter, nor would they desire a return visit.

Canada’s present prison system is also a big flipping joke! Our prisons are nothing more than a temporary confinement where offenders and criminals are allowed to take refuge.

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OTTAWA — Conservative MP Michael Chong is calling for stronger parliamentary scrutiny of intelligence agencies — putting himself squarely at odds with his party and the Harper government.

Planned new anti-terrorism measures — which Chong supports — create a need for greater oversight of security agencies by a parliamentary committee of MPs who are “directly and democratically accountable to Canadians,” the Ontario backbench member said in a statement on the legislation.

The government bill, tabled in response to the daylight murders of two Canadian soldiers, would give the Canadian Security Intelligence Service the power to thwart suspected terrorist plots — not just gather information about them.

The legislation would give judges the power to authorize CSIS violations of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

It would also make it easier for the RCMP to obtain a peace bond to restrict the movements of suspects and extend the amount of time they can be kept in preventative detention.

The legislation is being studied by the House of Commons public safety committee, which expects to hear more than 50 witnesses.

Several critics say the increased powers should be accompanied by more robust parliamentary ex-

amination of intelligence activities — pleas the government has consistently rejected.

Speaking at an event last month in Surrey, B.C., Prime Minister Stephen Harper categorically rejected the idea of a security-cleared committee of parliamentarians — like those used in Britain and the United States — monitoring spy agencies.

“The model we have in Canada of independent, expert oversight — that’s the model we’re pursuing,” he said. “We’re going further in that direction, and we as a government are not interested in politicians doing the oversight.”

In his statement, Chong said there has been an alarming increase in the number of “lone-wolf” terrorist attacks around the world in the last year.

It is “clear the attacks in Canada could have been prevented” if authorities had legal tools found in the anti-terrorism legislation, known as Bill C-51, he said.

“However, while I fully support Bill C-51, I also believe we need greater oversight of Canadian security and intelligence agencies by a parliamentary committee of elected MPs, who are directly and democratically accountable to Canadians,” Chong said.

“That greater oversight is even more important as we give these agencies new powers to combat terrorism.”

On Oct. 22, Michael Zehaf Bibeau shot Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, an honour guard at the National War Memorial, before rushing into Parliament’s Centre Block.

Zehaf Bibeau was quickly gunned down.

A short video he made shortly before the attack indicates he was angry about Canadian military interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Two days earlier, Martin Couture-Rouleau had fatally rammed Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent with a car in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que. After a chase, police shot and killed the knife-wielding assailant.

It soon emerged the RCMP had been monitoring the man — who harboured jihadist sympathies — for months.

The Mounties even prevented him from travelling overseas, presumably to join militant fighters. But they did not have enough evidence to arrest him or further limit his movements, saying extreme beliefs were not a crime.

Vincent’s sister told a parliamentary hearing into Bill C-51 on Monday night she believes measures in the legislation might have helped save her brother’s life.

“They would be surveilled and they would be able to talk to their parents, they would be able to stop it,” Louise Vincent told the committee. “They can put them in prison — I think preventive prison — for seven days and this way they can make them stop.”

However, Vincent told the committee that Bill C-51 should just be the beginning, saying the next step is to understand what is going on.

“We need to understand why this is happening,” she said. “We’ll need psychologists, we’ll need sociologists, we’ll need people to try to find out what the heck is going on there, because this is not normal.”

NDP, Liberals won’t say if they’ll back ISIL mission extension OTTAWA — If the Conservatives really want all parties to support extending and expanding Canada’s role in the war in Iraq, they should have started with a phone call, not a public pronouncement, opposition MPs complained Monday.

So until the government spells out exactly what it intends to ask for in the next stage of the Canadian effort to help battle the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, the NDP and Liberals won’t say whether they’ll back the government’s plan.

Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson’s office has confirmed that opposition critics will be briefed on the new motion on Wednesday.

Had Nicholson been serious about seeking allparty support for the motion, he would have reached out much sooner, said NDP foreign affairs critic Paul Dewar.

Nicholson’s predecessor, John Baird, alerted opposition MPs well in advance of the last fall’s original motion to join the airstrike campaign in Iraq, Dewar said. The phones aren’t ringing this time, however.

“This is all about domestic politics,” he said.

“This should be about Canada’s response in a responsible way.”

The Conservatives have sought to frame the need for the mission in domestic terms; on Monday, Defence Minister Jason Kenney called ISIL a genocidal terrorist organization engaging in ethnic cleansing that has declared war on Canada.

“It’s a terrorist organization that has threatened Canadians, that is responsible for influencing the terrorist attacks that took place here on Canadian soil last year,” Kenney said during question period.

“Canadians will not sit on the sidelines of important mission to strengthen Canada and the world’s security.”

In October — prior to the attacks in Quebec and Ottawa by men aligned with radical causes — the Conservatives sought the approval of the Commons to send fighter jets, surveillance aircraft and support personnel to Iraq for a period of six months, joining Canadian soldiers already on the ground helping train local security forces.

That commitment expires in April. It’s expected the new motion will seek approval for a far longer period, perhaps as much as 11 months.

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament, senators and their staff were told Monday to be leery when opening the mail after envelopes with unusual markings were delivered.

Protective services for the House of Commons and Senate issued separate warnings after the envelopes containing white powder arrived at the offices of two senators.

A later update confirmed that the substance in the envelopes, which carried a return address that read “Ottawa Shooting,” was non-toxic.

The office of government leader in the Senate also confirmed that one of the envelope was delivered to Claude Carignan’s office.

“We are relieved by the news from RCMP that the contents of the envelope were negative,” Carignan’s office said in a statement.

“We thank Senate protective services and law enforcement for their prompt response.”

Shortly after staff reported something unusual about the envelopes, the RCMP were notified and began an investigation. There were no evacuations from the buildings involved.

N M A A DI Officials said no one EXCLUSIVE who came in contact with the envelopes showed signs of ill effects.

Security officials advised nonetheless that no mail be opened unless the sender can be verified.

“Unless your mail is from a confirmed source — we ask that you do not open it,” said an email message from Senate protective services.

Normal procedures dictate that anyone receiving a suspicious package on Parliament Hill avoid touching, opening or moving it.

Staff are also told to isolate suspicious items, S A L E S – S E R V I C E - R E N TA L S to avoid using radios or cell phones near the package and to call an 310.3966 emergency number.

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Hazards plague border posts

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Canadian border officers at small and remote crossings face hazards including high levels of radon gas, pests, poor heating and even lack of drinking water and proper shelter, says a federal evaluation.

Inadequate space to interview travellers and the absence of camera systems also pose a threat to the “general safety and security” of officers at some ports of entry, says the Canada Border Services Agency report.

The border agency must make planned improvements to buildings and computer systems at these smaller crossings in order to fulfil promises under the high-profile perimeter security deal between Canada and the United States, the evaluation warns.

“In certain places, they were dealing with snakes, mice and stuff like that,” said Jean-Pierre Fortin, president of the Customs and Immigration Union, which represents border officers.

The small crossings account for more than half of the country’s 117 land-border entry points, but they processed just 3.4 million travellers — less than five per cent of the overall number — in 2012-13.

Some crossings saw fewer than five travellers a day that year.

Still, there are strong cross-border ties in many of the communities. “Often the nearest grocery store, gas station, school or emergency service is located on one side of the border, making access to border services critical,” the report says.

However, the poor state of facilities is “a major impediment” to the delivery of services. “Numerous occupational health and safety issues have also been identified.”

The border services agency has identified 34 small crossings with buildings more than 40 years old — including one surpassing 80 years — which means maintenance issues, health concerns and sometimes no shelter from the elements, the report adds.

The remoteness of some crossings poses a risk due to the distance from police backup or medical services and the lack of cell-phone coverage in some areas, it says. Yet the personalalarm radio system used at crossings “has limited ability” to communicate with other entry ports and cannot be used to reach other agencies.

Appropriate technology can remedy the problem, said Fortin. “In 2015, it doesn’t make any sense that radio communication should be an issue.”

The border agency plans to invest $99 million over five years to address the issues as well as upgrade technology to help officers record more traveller information.

A federal working group is also studying options including joint or colocated facilities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

The union wants bulletproof glass to protect officers working in primary inspection line booths, Fortin said. It is also pushing for creation of border patrols that would help intercept threats in remote areas.

Crown’s star witness on the stand

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GATINEAU, Que. — A woman described in graphic detail Monday how Patrick Brazeau allegedly knocked her down a flight of stairs, spat in her face and pushed her head into a wall during a violent confrontation two years ago.

The woman, whose name is protected by a publication ban, told a Quebec courtroom about the violent February 2013 encounter that culminated in charges of assault and sexual assault against the now-suspended senator.

She was the star Crown witness on the first day of Brazeau’s trial in connection with the incident, which took place at a home in the city of Gatineau, north of Ottawa.

Brazeau, 40, has pleaded not guilty.

Speaking through an interpreter, the woman delivered her testimony

just a few metres away from Brazeau, who was kicked out of the Conservative caucus shortly after his arrest.

He gazed at her through much of her testimony, which was at times both explicit and shocking.

WARNING: Graphic content may disturb some readers.

She described how she clung, topless, to a railing inside the residence as Brazeau tried to shove her down a stairwell with his feet. When the thin wooden banister spindles snapped, she tumbled down the flight of stairs.

Moments later, she said she found herself face down across Brazeau’s legs at the bottom of the stairs. That’s when she alleges he pulled her pants down, breaking the top button, and tried to insert his finger into her rectum.

“It happened so quickly that I found myself in this situation,” the woman told the trial, which is being heard by a judge alone.

A short while later, he tried unsuccessfully to assault her a second time in a similar fashion, she alleged.

The physical confrontation occurred in the morning, after a verbal altercation the night before, the woman testified.

The night before, Brazeau had been angry about a TV news report that put him at the centre of a controversy tied to an aboriginal group he used to lead, she testified. He tried to record the report, and grew agitated, nervous and worried, she said.

He was drinking martinis and another cocktail mixed with orange juice as he checked Twitter and sent messages on his smartphone, the woman testified. She said she couldn’t tell if he was drunk.

Court hears accused terrorist worried about killing children

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — As time ticks by with no news of an explosion, accused B.C. terrorist John Nuttall becomes increasingly panicked about a potential Muslim backlash if too many children die in the legislature bomb plot.

Footage captured by hidden cameras and watched by a B.C. Supreme Court jury shows Nuttall becoming more and more agitated as the scheduled explosion time between 9 and 10 a.m. on July 1, 2013, comes and goes.

“What if it goes off and kills a bunch

of kids?” he asks his wife, co-accused Amanda Korody, about the possibility of a delayed detonation.

“There are going to be Muslims hunting for us b& if we kill too many kids,” he says. “Just pray to Allah nothing happens to those kids.”

Video played Monday shows Nuttall pacing inside a Fraser Valley motel room the couple had been taken to by an undercover RCMP officer to use as a safe house.

Earlier that morning, Nuttall and Korody allegedly planted three homemade pressure-cooker explosives on the lawn of the B.C. legislature in Vic-

toria.

The RCMP ensured the bombs were inert, the Crown has said.

Nuttall eventually starts to lay blame for the botched mission on faulty explosives.

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Woman protesting Bill C-51 expelled from the Commons for exposing her breasts OTTAWA — The words “C-51: State terrorism” were scrawled on a woman’s breasts after she whipped off her top in the Commons on Monday, resulting in her being ejected from the public gallery.

The group FEMEN Quebec claimed responsibility a few minutes later on social media, saying the act was meant to highlight its opposition to the Conservatives’ proposed anti-terror bill.

FEMEN says the legislation criminalizes freedom of expression. One of its provisions makes it criminal to publicly applaud a terrorist act.

“The state becomes terrorist by creating these repressive, totalitarian measures,” said Montreal’s Neda Topaloski, who was banned from returning to Parliament for one year.

The wide-ranging bill would give police much broader powers and allow them to detain terror suspects and give new powers to Canada’s spy agency.

The Conservatives introduced the legislation in January and have said it will make Canadians safer and give police and security forces the tools they need to meet terrorist threats.

Those opposed to C-51 say it would infringe upon Canadians’ civil liberties and right to privacy, especially online.

Bacteria prompts B.C. medical marijuana firm to recall product OTTAWA — Hundreds of medical marijuana users in British Columbia have been told the pot they thought could help them might harm them because it’s contaminated with bacteria.

Health Canada says Tilray, a Nanaimo supplier, is telling clients to stop using its Sativa House Blend, Hybrid House Blend and Indica House Blend.

The pot was contaminated with enterobacter, which is not associated with an acute health risk, said Joshua Eades, Tilray’s chief science officer.

He said the company doesn’t know where the bacteria originated.

“We are undergoing a top-to-bottom, rigorous review of our sanitation practices and procedures,” he said. “And we’ll be doing a root-cause analysis to understand what caused these results.”

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Embattled Yemeni president calls for Gulf military intervention, no-fly zone

KABUL — Hundreds marched Monday in the Afghan capital, demanding justice for a woman beaten to death last week by a Kabul mob over false allegations she had burned a Qur’an — a vicious killing that shocked many Afghans and renewed calls for authorities to ensure women’s rights to equality and protection from violence.

The killing has also drawn condemnation from Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani, now in Washington on his first state visit to the United States since taking office in September, who denounced it as a “heinous attack” and ordered an investigation.

On Thursday, a mob of men beat a 27-year-old religious scholar named Farkhunda to death, threw her body off a roof, ran over it with a car, set it on fire and at the end, threw it into the Kabul River near one of the Afghan capital’s most renowned mosques, the Shah Doshamshera.

The attack was captured by cellphone cameras and has been widely distributed on social media.

Farkhunda, who like many Afghans had just one name, was buried amid a huge public outcry on Sunday, her coffin carried by women’s activists who defied the tradition of men-only pallbearers and funerals.

Protesters who gathered near the Shah Doshamshera mosque on Monday demanded the government prosecute all those responsible for the death.

Kabul’s police chief Abdul Rahman Rahimi said 18 people had been arrested and all had confessed to their role in Farkhunda’s death.

“We have enough evidence” against the suspects, he announced at a press conference as the 18 were brought out

SANAA, Yemen — Yemen’s embattled President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi has asked Gulf countries to intervene militarily against Shiite rebels who have seized the capital and are advancing toward his new base in the south, his foreign minister told Saudi media Monday.

Riad Yassin said Hadi has also asked the United Nations to impose a no-fly zone so that the rebels, known as Houthis, cannot use the airports they seized. He accused the rebels of being a proxy of Shiite Iran, charges they deny.

Yassin spoke to Saudi-owned Al-Hadath TV on Monday. He made similar comments to the Saudi-owned Asharq al-Awsat newspaper.

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal meanwhile warned that “if the Houthi coup does not end peacefully, we will take the necessary measures for this crisis to protect the region.”

He did not elaborate further. Riyadh also renewed its offer to host talks between Yemen’s rival groups — which has already been rejected by the rebels.

Syrian rebels shell government-held neighbourhoods in Aleppo DAMASCUS, Syria — Syrian rebels fired mortar rounds into governmentheld parts of the northern city of Aleppo during rush hour Monday, killing 13 people and wounding dozens, state-run TV and an activist group said.

The violence was the latest in the

Heavy clashes rage in Ukraine threatening chance Israel seeks an ally in France in its opposition to Iran deal of lasting cease-fire SHYROKYNE, Ukraine — To reach rear-guard government positions in the seaside town of Shyrokyne, Ukrainian soldiers gingerly wind their off-roaders through private gardens hugging a precipice along the Azov Sea. The truce announced in mid-February has never taken here, so travelling by the main roads is too dangerous.

Government and Russian-backed separatist forces face off in daily gun and artillery battles across an unseen line cutting through the town. The skirmishes are fierce, but contained — for now. Still, the enduring unrest arouses deep anxieties that a conflict which has already claimed more than 6,000 lives in eastern Ukraine could flare up again across the entire 450-kilometre (280-mile) front line.

Shyrokyne itself is not much of a prize. It is the industrial port city of Mariupol, 10 kilometres (6 miles) further west, that Ukrainian forces want to defend from the rebels at all costs.

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PARIS — Unable to find support from its U.S. allies, Israel is turning to France to help head off what it sees as a bad and dangerous nuclear deal with Iran.

In an interview with The Associated Press in Paris, Israeli Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz said Monday that dialogue with France over Iran’s nuclear program “has proven in the past that it was productive” and makes this week’s last-minute diplomatic mission to Paris worthwhile.

France played a key role strengthening an interim agreement with Iran in late 2013 that froze key parts of the Islamic republic’s nuclear program in exchange for some relief from Western sanctions.

The so-called P5+1 group — Britain, China, France, Russia the United States and Germany — is attempting to reach a final nuclear deal with Iran before a deadline expires at the end of the month.

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Residents and government troops alike believe the separatists’ ultimate aim is to take Mariupol — and eventually create a land bridge between Russia and Crimea, which Russia annexed last March. Crimea has no physical link to Russian territory now and a bridge being discussed is years away from completion.

Government forces in Shyrokyne are only truly at ease behind three defensive lines separating them from the heat of fighting in the centre. At a makeshift garrison installed there, on the grounds of a restaurant near the shore, two tanks stood parked Sunday under a striped awning.

Several hundred meters away, mortar shells landing in the sea sprayed up columns of water.

“They are hurling anti-tank shells at the lighthouse. Another one just came this way,” said a bearded, barrelchested fighter with the government’s Azov Battalion who gave only his nom de guerre, Al.

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On Monday, state TV aired footage from Aleppo showing the wounded and the dead as they were being brought to a hospital in the city. It said the shelling killed 13 and wounded as many as 30, some of whom suffered serious injuries.

The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an activist group that has a network on the ground, gave a similar casualty toll.

Aleppo has been carved into government- and opposition-held sectors since mid-2012. It is not uncommon for rebels to shell government-held parts of Aleppo but Monday’s shelling was one of the deadliest in months.

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Rebels’ roster changes ahead of playoffs

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR Brent Sutter was still waiting Monday afternoon for an update regarding an ankle injury suffered by Red Deer Rebels second-year forward Adam Musil Saturday night at the Centrium.

Musil, who had to be helped off the ice and didn’t return for the remainder of the 3-2 loss to the Edmonton Oil Kings, underwent an MRI Monday, but the extent of the injury was still not know to Sutter.

“We’re hoping to hear something tonight, but if the doctors have to get together and talk about the next course of action, we won’t hear anything until tomorrow morning,” said the Rebels GM/head coach.

Musil is listed as day to day until further notice.

If the injury is serious his status will be updated to week to week or indefinite.

Meanwhile, forward Austin Adamson participated in his first practice session Monday since being scratched two weeks ago due to a lower body injury.

“We’ll see where he’s at the rest of the week,” said Sutter, whose club will face the host Medicine Hat Tigers in the first two games of a best-of-seven Western Hockey League Eastern Conference quarterfinal series Saturday and Sunday.

“The key is getting him ready if we need him.”

Defenceman Ryan Pouliot will return to Red Deer today after visiting the city and working out with the club last week. Pouliot, 16, played with the Vancouver Northwest Giants of the B.C. Major Midget League this season, scoring five goals, collecting 13 points and racking up 66 minutes in penalties in 32 games.

The native of North Vancouver also appeared in seven games with the Power River Kings of the BCHL this winter. He was held pointless while picking up eight minutes in penalties.

“He was here last week while he was on spring break. He went back home to get his clothes and he’ll be back here tomorrow,” said Sutter, who will likely sign the six-foot, 170-pound rearguard to a standard WHL education contract in short order.

The Rebels also brought in defenceman Cale Chalifoux to practise and work out with the team Monday, today and Wednesday. The 16-year-old was selected by Red Deer in the sixth round of the 2013 WHL bantam draft and this season played with the midget AAA Edmonton Knights of Columbus Pats and also suited up for three games with the AJHL Okotoks Oilers.

Netminder Trevor Martin, whose SJHL season ended with the Melville Millionaires’ 4-0 playoff loss to the Nipawin Hawks Sunday, will join the Rebels Thursday.

The third and fourth games of the Rebels’ first round post-season series will be played April 1 and 2 at the Centrium. Additional games, if necessary, are slated for April 4 at Medicine Hat, April 5 in Red Deer and April 7 in Medicine Hat. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

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Winnipeg Jets’ Chris Thorburn battles for the puck with Edmonton Oilers’ Justin Schultz (19), Boyd Gordon (27) and Nikita Nikitin (86) during first period NHL hockey action in Edmonton, on Monday.

Jets soar past Oilers to keep pace on playoff hunt

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Jets 4 Oilers 1 EDMONTON — The Winnipeg Jets are keeping pace in the wild-card race.

Lee Stempniak scored the winner and goalie Ondrej Pavelec made 33 stops as the Jets continued their work to solidify a playoff position with a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday.

Drew Stafford, Tyler Myers and Michael Frolik also scored for Winnipeg (38-23-12), which has won five in a row and gained important points in the Western Conference playoff race.

“We want to continue to keep this thing rolling,” Stafford said.

“We’re not looking any further than tomorrow night against a desperate Vancouver team. They need the points as much as we do, the race is tight, so we’re going to make sure we’re trying to take care of our job and stay focused on the task at hand.”

Added Jets head coach Paul Maurice: “Based on the two games we played prior with Edmonton, I’m happy with the way we played. It wasn’t perfect, we’re scratching and clawing right now.”

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins responded for the Oilers (20-40-13), who have lost nine of their last 11 games.

“I don’t think we played a bad game,” NugentHopkins said.

“We out-shot them, and for a lot of time out-played them. We just couldn’t find a way to score and gave them a few too many good chances.

Winnipeg got on the board first, six-and-a-half minutes in, as Stafford picked off an Oscar Klefbom pass and blazed into the Oilers zone before beating goalie Ben Scrivens with a wrist shot for his fourth goal and eighth point in his last six games.

Both teams lost players in the opening period as

Edmonton defenceman Andrew Ference left with an upper body injury and forward Boyd Gordon went out with a bad back.

“They were missed tonight,” said Oiler forward Matt Hendricks.

“Guys had to play extra minutes and in different position than they are used to. Subsequently, it was kind of a chase all night.”

Winnipeg lost winger Blake Wheeler after he took a deflected puck to the face, however he was able to return for the start of the third.

The Jets made it 2-0 five minutes into the second period as Stempniak was able to smack home a rebound during a scramble in front of the Edmonton net.

Winnipeg took a three-goal lead with four minutes remaining in the middle period as Myers ripped a shot off the post and in during a two-man advantage.

Pavelec kept the lead intact with a kick save on a late short-handed chance by Benoit Pouliot.

However, Nugent-Hopkins got the Oilers on the scoreboard just over a minute into the third with a wrist shot from the slot that beat Pavelec on the short-side.

Winnipeg got that goal back on the power play with just under eight minutes to play in the third as a big rebound came back to Frolik and he lifted his 17th of the season over Scrivens.

The Jets return to action on Tuesday in Vancouver. Edmonton next plays host to the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday.

Notes: It was the final of three games this season between the two teams, with the Jets winning both the previous encounters in Winnipegb& Oiler forwards Jordan Eberle and Nugent-Hopkins each came into the game with 14 points apiece in their last seven games. Scrivens made his 15th start in Edmonton’s last 16 games.

Bouma’s net presence pays off for Flames

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Flames 3 Avalanche 2 CALGARY — Lance Bouma’s willingness to get to the front of the net paid off for the Calgary Flames on Monday.

Bouma scored the winner at 8:40 of the third period when he tipped a T.J. Brodie point shot past Semyon Varlamov as Calgary edged the Colorado Avalanche 3-2.

“Brods made a great play right off my stick — I didn’t do much there,” said a modest Bouma. “That’s something we stress here, is getting to the front of the net. We want traffic in front of their goalie. He’s a great goalie and any goalie in this league is good if he gets the chance to see the shot.”

Both Bouma and David Jones finished with a goal and an assist for the Flames (40-27-6), while Jiri Hudler also scored. Kari Ramo made 25 saves to record his 15th win of the season.

Calgary held onto third place in the Pacific Division ahead of the Los Angeles Kings (35-23-14), who skated to a 3-1 road win over the New Jersey Devils earlier on Monday.

Gabriel Landeskog had a goal and an assist for the Avalanche (33-27-12), while Varlamov finished with 23 saves.

“This one definitely stings, no doubt about it,” said Landeskog, whose team is now 10 points out of a playoff spot with 10 games remaining. “We needed this one really bad. We’re going to keep playing hockey and we’re going to keep doing our best to win hockey games.”

Alex Tanguay also scored for the Avs, while Ryan O’Reilly had two assists.

“I will never say never,” said Colorado coach Patrick Roy of his team’s

playoff chances. “This is a team that I’m proud of. It was a hard-fought game in my opinion. When you’re wearing the Avalanche logo, you battle. Every time you’re going to be on the ice, you’re going to compete.”

Ramo made a nice save to turn aside a slapshot off the stick of O’Reilly six minutes into the first period before Markus Granlund picked up the puck and hit Bouma in stride with a pass.

Bouma then broke into the Colorado zone on a two-on-one with Jones, who took a pass from his linemate and fired a wrist shot into the net over Varlamov’s outstretched glove hand.

The Avs tied things up at 17:46 of the first when Tanguay swatted a pass from Landeskog past Ramo.

The Flames went up 2-1 with 16 seconds left in the first when Dennis Wideman fired a sharp-angle shot towards the Colorado net that deflected off Hudler’s foot and past a stunned Varlamov.

Colorado had a few more good chances in the second to pull even with the Flames, but both John Mitchell and Tyson Barrie rang shots off the post behind Ramo, who later made a nice pad save to stop a shot by Matt Duchene from in tight.

“We just had a few too many turnovers in the second there,” said Jones.

“They really out-chanced us. We’ve just got to do a better job being on top on the defensive side of the puck.

We’ve been good at it all year so we’ll get back to it.”

After Bouma’s goal, Landeskog converted a feed from O’Reilly to round out the scoring at 10:46 of the third.

Notes: Jones scored 70 goals and added 56 assists in 272 games for the Avalanche between 2007 to 2013 before being traded to the Flames

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Calgary Flames’ goalie Karri Ramo, left, makes a save against Colorado Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog, from Sweden, during first period NHL action in Calgary, Monday.

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Big payday for Big Valley cowboy The small town of Big Valley was big tors, the organizers went looking for news in Houston, Texas this weekend. replacements who would be available That’s because a young rodeo competi- and close by. Thurston answered the tor from the cowboy comcall. munity went from being a “I didn’t get to get on the last minute fill-in all the first one in my set,” he exway to the championship plained. “But I got the call, of the rich RodeoHouston and thought I’d go and see event. what it’s all about, and get a Zeke Thurston laid foot in the door for next year, claim to $53,650, a saddle, to experience it. I ended up and a buckle for winning winning enough money I the saddle bronc riding could move on to the semiin Houston, the same title finals.” his father Skeeter had alAt the semi-finals, Thurso won. ston turned in a solid 82 point “His saddle is sitting ride to make his next stop in DIANNE in our living room at the the journey the championship FINSTAD house,” said Thurston, round. who’s just 20 years old.

There, he was able to “And I’ve been spending handle a horse known to the winter down here in have ‘chute-exit’ issues with Texas with a good friend of ours, John enough maturity to impress the stock Rothwell. He’s been helping me with contractor, and earn 89 points from the my roping, and being competitive, and judges to nail down a seat in the final being positive. He won it (roping) back four round, with three NFR regulars. in 1976, Dad won it ’86 and then I won Then he was matched up with a horse it. That’s pretty cool to have won a sad- called Lunatic from Hell. Like Thurdle both those guys have.” ston, he’s a young superstar.

It was a pretty impressive debut “I was on him last summer at Red for the 2013 Canadian Novice Saddle Lodge, and we kind of had a battle out Bronc Champion, at one of the biggest there. I didn’t ride him as good as I stages in the rodeo game. The 20-per- wish I could’ve, but I ended up placing formance $1.69 million event is held on him.” at the NRG Park, where the Houston This time, the stakes were much Texans play in the NFL. The biggest higher, and both horse and rider were names in music are part of the night- more mature. But there was still a lot ly shows, which can attract crowds of to take in. So while Thurston was busy 75,000. Structured in a similar format calming the young horse before the as the Calgary Stampede, contestants ride, he was trying to keep his own are invited to participate, so the mon- adrenaline in check. ey earned doesn’t count towards world “You always get nervous a little standings. Rookies like Thurston bit, but I was maybe a little more neraren’t typically on the roster. vous than usual. But I had to tell myBut when a couple of bronc riders self, hey, no matter how this plays out, didn’t show up for their first scheduled you’re just blessed to get the opporturide in the second pool of competi- nity to even come and get a chance to

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ride at Houston. You weren’t even on the list. I was just grateful to be there, and even be in that situation. I told myself just let it all hang out, and it’ll happen.”

Thurston positioned himself with a little less bronc rein, and weathered a stormy jump in the chute before they got into the arena.

“He fired out of there, and got it on, and he was really good.”

“It was all happening pretty fast.

But I was pretty excited,” admitted Thurston.

As the last of the four to ride, as soon as the score of 89 was announced, Thurston knew he’d won the show, by a single point over a two-time World Champion, Taos Muncy.

Then it was a flurry of presentations and interviews and pictures, and no real chance to let the thought of $50,000 sink in.

“That’s a pretty big chunk of money for me to think of right now,” chuckled Thurston.

It’s hard to imagine how excited his folks Skeeter and Lynda were too, but they had to watch it on their phones, while they Zeke Thurston were cheering on Zeke’s sister Tess and her Stettler all-girl hockey team at provincials (in a boy’s league). But judging by the way his phone’s been blowing up with messages, news of Thurston’s victory has made the rounds in Big Valley and beyond.

Thurston was happy to have fellow bronc rider Dustin Flundra helping him out in the championship round at Houston, a cowboy his father had helped back when he was starting out.

Flundra won $5800 at RodeoHouston himself, but then as the Calgary Stampede winner, was part of the Sunday Super Shootout featuring champions from eight big rodeos. Flundra wound up finishing second overall, which paid $10,000. Scott Schiffner and Curtis Cassidy were also part of the Super Shootout, but just got $1500 apiece for their efforts, when they didn’t make the top four.

Other big winners at RodeoHouston included bareback rider Clint Laye of Cadogan.

He finished second in the Championship round, worth $15,000, for a haul of $24,250 from the rodeo. Donalda’s Curtis Cassidy made it to the Championship round, picking up $7450 along the way, while bareback rider Jake Vold got to that round with $6350.

Rodeo Austin is underway now, and a strong contingent of Canadians is heading to the semi-finals later this week, with that Texas rodeo wrapping up Saturday. ● The Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame has announced its newest set of inductees. That includes Ponoka barrel racing legend Dee Butterfield, and four-time Canadian Steer Wrestling Champion Greg Cassidy. Bull riding champion, judge and college coach Jim Freeman of Olds goes into the Hall, along with Ranchman’s owner Harris Dvorkin and Pearl Mandeville as Builders of the sport. The animal honored is the tie-down roping horse known as Junior, owned by Jim ‘Bearman’ Campbell of the Sundre area.

The official induction ceremony takes place in October.

Rejuvenated Daley has no intention Dave Lowry named head coach to stop coaching football just yet of world junior hockey team

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Jim Daley has received the green light to cut loose.

In January, Daley had to turn down an offer to return as the Toronto Argonauts’ special-teams co-ordintor for personal and health reasons. Two months later, Daley has received a clean bill of health following some heart trouble and although he still doesn’t have a coaching position for 2015, he’s anxious to return to the sidelines.

“If the players I coached in Hamilton and Toronto thought I was wired before, they haven’t see the new me yet,” Daley said with a chuckle recently in a telephone interview from his off-season home in Calgary. “I am raring to go.”

The 63-year-old Ottawa native, who served as Hamilton’s special-teams coordinator in 2012, said Toronto head coach Scott Milanovich’s offer came at a time when he was having issues with his heart. Although Daley wanted to return, he couldn’t make the commitment in January and understands Milanovich ultimately hiring Scott Downing as the club’s special-teams coach.

“When I got the offer from Scott to

return, I was unable to make a commitment for personal and health reasons,” Daley said. “Those reasons have now been addressed but the timing wasn’t good because now everybody has filled their jobs.

“But I had to take care of those issues first. I loved it in Toronto but I wasn’t going to be unfair to them. I am high energy and full motor . . . I want to be able to do that job with the intensity I feel it needs. I want to do it that way.”

Daley has spent 38 years coaching football and has spent time as a head coach, defensive and offensive co-ordinator as well as special-teams coordinator in both the Canadian university and pro ranks. The former Ottawa Gee Gees head coach has worked in the CFL since ’91 as a coach as well as the league’s senior adviser of football operations and officiating.

Daley served as CFL head coach with Winnipeg (2004-’05) and Saskatchewan (’96-’98), guiding the Riders to the ’97 Grey Cup game. Daley earned a championship ring in ’01 as a member of Calgary’s coaching staff.

As Daley waits for the phone to ring, he’s revamping his special-teams playbook.

CALGARY — Dave Lowry has a simple message for Canada’s world junior hockey hopefuls — stay the course.

An assistant with the team that won gold on home soil in January, the 50-year-old was named Monday as head coach for the 2016 tournament.

“We’re going to continue to build on the momentum that we generated,” Lowry said on a conference call. “The mindset and mandate moving forward will be that we’re once again going to take the best players and we’re going to make the players buy into playing the game a certain way, and that will be our way.”

Canada won the most recent tournament in Montreal and Toronto to end a five-year drought thanks to a structure similar to the one employed with the men’s team at the Olympics, and Lowry said that won’t change.

“We will continue to use the Olympic model, (but) we now have our model moving forward that was very suc-

cessful in 2015,” said the Ottawa native.

“We will create that legacy moving forward with the 2016 team. “It’s a formula that works and everybody wants to be part of a successful program.”

The head coach of the WHL’s Victoria Royals for the last three years, Lowry played 1,084 games over 19 NHL seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, St. Louis Blues, Florida Panthers, San Jose Sharks and Calgary Flames.

He will be joined on the bench at the 2016 tournament in Helsinki, Finland, by assistants Dominique Ducharme of the Halifax Mooseheads, Martin Raymond of the Drummondville Voltigeurs and D.J. Smith of the Oshawa Generals.

Hockey Canada also announced Monday that Kelly McCrimmon will coach the under-18 team for the coming season.

“It’s not only a great honour, but a chance to work with elite-level players, a chance to work with good coaches, and an opportunity to get better,” said McCrimmon. “(I’m) really pleased and honoured to accept the position.”

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Rangers in driver’s seat in race for Presidents’ trophy

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS NEW YORK — After the New York Rangers walloped the Anaheim Ducks in a matchup of two of the NHL’s top teams, defenceman Dan Girardi said he and his temmates just wanted to create more space between themselves and the New York Islanders.

A seven-point lead with two games in hand means the Rangers pretty much have the Metropolitan Division wrapped up. With 99 points and 11 games remaining, they’re also in the driver’s seat to capture the Presidents’ Trophy.

“It’s not something we talk about: the Presidents’ Trophy or not,” defenceman Marc Staal said Sunday night. “It’s an advantage to have home ice in the playoffs.

“Our goal is to finish as high as we can and win as many games as we can down the stretch here.”

The Rangers, Montreal Canadiens (nine games left) and Ducks (eight games left) all have 99 points with the Tampa Bay Lightning (97 points with nine games left), St. Louis Blues (97 points with nine games left) and Nashville Predators (96 points with nine games left) also in the race. The website SportsClubStats, which charts playoff odds, says New York has a 70.5 per cent chance of winning the Presidents’ Trophy.

That’s remarkable considering Jan. 31 the Rangers held the Eastern Conference’s second wild-card spot.

They’re 19-3-3 since, picking up 41 out of a possible 50 points and passing 12 teams to assume top spot.

Most of that has been without starting goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, including Sunday’s 7-2 blowout with Cam Talbot in net. Staal said he believed “statement games are a little overrated,” but this has been a statement stretch for the Rangers.

No Lundqvist and no Martin St. Louis have proved to be no obstacle.

“They don’t need a lot of goals to win games,” Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau said.

They’ve got Lundqvist out and Marty

out and Kevin Klein out, some major players out, and they’re still winning games all the time.

“We thought they were the fastest team we played against when they came to Honda Center. ... And you know they’re well-coached. They’re four lines deep.”

Derek Stepan (two goals, one assist) was among the Rangers players who broke out of slumps in a game that Boudreau said made the Ducks look more like the 30th-place team than one fighting for first.

The Rangers, on the other hand, are rolling, and their confidence level is high.

“We’re confident in the way that we’re going to make plays, we’re going to do the right thing,” Girardi said.

“We feel really good about our game right now, but we’re definitely not satisfied.”

That’s a smart viewpoint given how tight things are atop the East, let alone the NHL. If the Rangers hit a rut, Carey Price and the Canadiens could swoop in and take home ice. Tampa Bay could easily do the same.

The race for first could go down to the wire, considering Lundqvist could have some rust when he returns. Anaheim has questions in goal, particularly whether Boudreau chooses to go with John Gibson or Frederik Andersen down the stretch.

“Right now, I would think that there’s no clear-cut guy at this stage,” Boudreau said. “We got eight more games to play and then make a decision.”

For the Canadiens, it’s unquestionably Price. The Hart and Vezina Trophy front-runner is the biggest reason why Montreal is in the Presidents’ Trophy hunt and could contend for the Stanley Cup. “He’s amazing,” said Ducks winger Jiri Sekac, who was traded from the Canadiens last month.

“He’s an amazing goalie, everyone can see that.

“He stops pretty much unstoppable pucks. The saves he makes, sometimes you just stare at it and watch it with your open mouth.”

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BRIEFS RDC’s McMurtry snags rookie of the year as ACAC hands out hockey awards RDC Queens forward Kaley McMurtry has been selected as the ACAC women’s hockey rookie of the year.

The Port Coquitlam, B.C., native had an outstanding preseason before getting off to a slow start to the regular season.

However, she took off in the second half, helping lead the Queens to a 10-2-2 record over the final 14 games, which moved them from fourth to second place in the league.

She finished tied for second in team scoring with six goals and 12 points, which left her in a tie for ACAC rookie scoring and sixth overall.

McMurtry is a first-year Bachelor of Education student, who excelled on the ice and in the class room.

Meanwhile, the ACAC men’s hockey all-conference teams were announced with RDC Kings’ forward Riley Simpson on the second team.

Austin Smith of SAIT is the firstteam goaltender with Logan Sproule of Augustana and Sam Waterfield of NAIT on defence.

Player of the year John Dunbar and Michael Piluso of NAIT and Aaron Armstrong of Briercrest are up front.

Kenny Cameron of NAIT is the second-team goaltender with Mike Puddifant of SAIT and Tyler Yaworski of NAIT on defence.

Joining Simpson up front is Michael Board of SAIT and Adam Johnson of Augustana.

Red Deer Nordic Ski Club’s Johnson wins provincial aggregate title after a four gold, one silver performance Bailey Johnson of the Red Deer Nordic Ski Club captured a provincial aggregate title in the U16 division with

four golds and one silver placing during the season.

Meanwhile, Anna Zimmerman finished fourth in the U18 girls aggregate race and Dahlin Wiebe was eighth.

Zach Kosack was 13th in the U16 boys division and Owen Pimm placed 11th overall in the U14 boys class. ● Johnson attended the nationals at Thunder Bay, Ont., which concluded during the weekend and competed against 79 racers from 38 ski teams representing all regions of Canada.

She finished fourth in aggregate points in the U16 girls division after placing fifth in each of the classic and classic sprint events, 12th in the 7.5 kilometre skate and 37th in the five km skate.

U13 Kings win volleyball gold in Calgary The Red Deer Kings U13 boys won gold at a Volleyball Alberta premier tournament at Calgary during the weekend.

The Kings finished lost just one game while finishing first in the sixteam round-robin competition, then proceeded directly to the gold-medal match versus the second-place Calgary Dome Club and prevailed 25-15, 25-22.

Armstrong leads Carstar to big win over Monstars Central Alberta Senior Men’s Basketball Association playoff action Taylor Armstrong pumped in 24 points to lead Carstar to a 100-59 conquest of the Monstars in Central Alberta Senior Men’s Basketball Association playoff action Sunday.

Darryl Hemstreet added 19 points for the winners.

Adam Glover scored 13 in a losing cause, with teammate Amara Fofana contributing nine.

Big Valley Thunder win peewee D provincials in big way The host Big Valley Thunder captured the Alberta peewee D hockey crown in convincing fashion with an 11-1 trouncing of the Raymond Ice in Sunday’s championship final.

Big Valley finished 3-0 in pool play with a 3-0 shutout of Clive, a 6-4 victory over the Kitscoty Renegades and an 8-4 win over the Pembina Pirates, then advanced to the championship game with a 5-3 semifinal defeat of the Delburne Outlaws.

The Thunder were led offensively by three players who hit double figures in points — Kasey Hiemstra (15g,4a,19 pts), Rhett Walker (6-8-14) and Daniel Brown (6-8-14).

The Outlaws were 1-2 in pool play with a 7-1 win over the Cremona Cowboys and 5-2 and 7-5 losses to Raymond and the Spirit River Rangers.

Clive, meanwhile, won a pair of pool games — 4-1 over Pembina and 3-2 over Kitscoty — then fell 4-3 to Raymond in a semifinal.

Delburne got nine points (7-2) from Teagan McCullough, six (2-4) from Riggs Ringdahl and five (3-2) from Owen Findlay. Matthew Allan sniped a team-high four goals for Clive.

Midget B The Rimbey Renegades fell one win short of the championship game in the provincials at Ponoka.

Rimbey was 3-0 in pool play — posting wins of 6-1, 11-1 and 8-7 over the Okotoks Oilers, Grimshaw Huskies and Rocky Mountain Renegades — before falling 5-2 to the Viking Gas Kings in a semifinal.

Milton Elliot paced the Wolves with nine points (5-4) during the tournament, while Chase Makofka recorded eight (3-5) and Wyatt Fleming followed with seven (2-5).

Meanwhile, the host Wolves failed to qualify for the playoffs after two ties and a loss in pool play. Ponoka lost 7-3 to the Vermilion Tigers and managed

MINOR HOCKEY PROVINCIALS ROUNDUP 4-4 ties versus Viking and the Westlock Warriors.

Ponoka’s top scorers were DJ Horne (2-2), Matthew Klime (2-2) and James Janson (1-3), each with four points.

Viking slipped past Vermilion 3-2 in the championship final.

Midget C None of the three competing Central Alberta teams reached the semifinals of the provincial championship tournament at Three Hills and Trochu.

Host Kneehill recorded a win and two losses in pool play, while Sundre was 2-1 and Ponoka was 0-3.

Kneehill opened with a 9-1 loss to Pincher Creek, then defeated Ponoka 5-2 before falling 4-1 to Gibbons/Bon Accord. Ponoka’s other games included 9-1 and 11-4 losses to Gibbons/Bon Accord and Pincher Creek, while Sundre blanked Drayton Valley 7-0, fell 7-1 to La Crete and defeated the Provost Blades 7-4.

Ponoka’s top scorer with two goals and three points was Braeden Korchinksi. Travis Huseby (3-4) and Tanner Savage-Howe (4-3) each had seven points for Sundre and Tanner Sharp (1-3) and Kyle Gray (1-2) paced Kneehill with four and three points.

La Crete captured the provincial title with a 6-2 victory over Provost.

Midget A female The Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs rallied from a pair of opening losses to record a win and tie in their final two pool games of the provincial championship at Edmonton.

The Chiefs lost 3-0 and 4-1 to the Fort Saskatchewan Fury and Calgary Chaos, then defeated the Airdrie Lightning 4-3 and gained a 4-4 draw with the host Shock. Alayna Wagstaff and Jade Lee each contributed two goals and an assist to the Red Deer attack.

The Chaos were 2-0 winners over Fort Saskatchewan in the title contest.

Bantam AA minor The Lacombe Rockets posted a single win to go with two losses and a tie in the provincials at Lethbridge.

The Rockets, who were led by Matthew Stegmaier’s four goals and six points, opened with 2-2 tie versus the Bow Valley Flames, then fell 9-2 to the Strathcona Warriors. From there, Lacombe fell 7-3 to the Spruce Grove Saints and closed out with a 6-2 victory over the Peace River Renegades.

The Lloydminster Blazers laid claim to the Alberta title by edging the host Hurricanes 4-3.

Peewee AA major The host Grizzlys started fast but finished with three setbacks in the provincial tournament.

The Grizzlys shut out the Southeast Edmonton Icemen 5-0 in their first game, but followed with 8-4, 6-2 and 7-2 losses to the Wainwright Polar Kings, Fort Saskatchewan Rangers and St. Albert Sabres.

Craig Armstrong collected a teamhigh seven points, including three goals, for Olds. Wyatt Fluet sniped five goals for the Grizzlys.

St. Albert was a 7-6 winner over Wainwright in the championship final.

Peewee A Innisfail posted a perfect 3-0 record in pool play, then dropped a 4-1 semifinal decision to Okotoks in the provincial championship at Lac la Biche.

Led by Konnor Green’s 12 goals and 15 points, Innisfail defeated Lloydminster 7-1 before recording 7-1 and 10-1 victories over Carstairs and Grande Prairie prior to the semifinal defeat.

The provincial title went to Strathcona, a 3-2 winner over Okotoks in the final.

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Peewee B female Red Deer Sutter Fund was a 3-2 loser to Fort Saskatchewan in a semifinal of the provincial tournament at Warburg.

The Red Deer squad was undefeated in pool play, opening with a 9-1 whipping of Grande Prairie and following with 5-1, 6-0 and 6-0 victories over Airdrie, Calgary and Okotoks.

The Sutter Fund crew was led by Paige Dodd, who potted nine goals and collected 14 points. Madison Rutz (53-8) and Megan Kelley (0-7-0) were the club’s next two top scorers.

Irma edged Fort Saskatchewan 2-1 in the final.

Atom female The Stettler Storm were defeated 4-2 by the Lloydminster Blazers in a provincial tournament semifinal at Camrose.

The Storm crushed the Beaverlodge Blades 13-0 for one of their three pool wins. Stettler also defeated the Olds Grizzlys 11-1, beat the Okotoks Oilers 3-0 and lost 5-4 to the Calgary Jets.

Gabby Heck had a team-high 16 points, including 10 goals, for Stettler.

Emma Nixon (4-5) and Charlee Resch (4-5) each recorded nine points.

Olds was 2-2 in preliminary action, earning 7-4 and 15-2 wins over Okotoks and Beaverlodge and also falling 4-0 to the Jets, who lost 3-1 to the Lloydminster Blazers in the championship contest.

The Grizzlys’ top scorers were Prairie McNeely (2-5) and Sarah Hoppins (1-6), each with seven points, and Natalie Heinz with six (2-4).

Lacoka earned a win and two ties in the tournament, defeating the host Wildcats 5-1, salvaging 3-3 draws versus the Sturgeon Mustangs and Calgary Ice Queens and falling 4-0 to the eventual champion Blazers.

Chloe Wilton contributed five goals and seven points to Lacoka’s cause.

SCOREBOARD Hockey 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 Hat 72 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

Sunday’s results Calgary 3 Kootenay 2 Portland 5 Tri-City 3 Everett 5 Spokane 4 Red Deer Rebels Scoring x-Sheen x-Gay Maxwell W.Johnson Bleackley Cote Kopeck Feser Musil Fleury Pawlenchuk Polei x-Nogier Doetzel Nell x-Bobyk Strand de Wit x-Adamson Mahura Toth Grman R.Johnson Burman Goaltenders

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015

Local Sports

WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF y-Brandon 72 53 11 4 4 340 x-Regina 72 37 24 5 6 263 x-Swift Current 72 34 33 1 4 221 Moose Jaw 72 32 35 4 1 221 Prince Albert 72 31 37 2 2 215 Saskatoon 72 19 49 2 2 195

GP 71 71 71 71 51 72 72 72 66 63 72 53 70 72 72 30 54 65 53 51 56 35 12 21

B4

G 24 23 27 25 27 9 21 16 15 6 9 16 3 1 8 5 4 3 5 2 0 0 2 0

A 47 38 32 29 22 40 27 25 24 22 17 7 16 17 9 10 9 10 5 6 4 3 0 1

Pts 71 61 59 54 49 49 48 41 39 28 26 23 19 18 17 15 13 13 10 8 4 3 2 1

PIM 61 14 49 48 49 36 29 60 71 63 21 76 84 65 22 55 44 30 17 20 4 43 11 0

+/-6 21 8 21 13 18 5 -2 -7 4 -9 -10 -28 10 -29 4 -2 -3 -15 -10 — -4 -1 —

MP GA SO GAA Svs Sv% Toth 3297 156 1 2.84 1473 .904 Burman 1013 52 0 3.08 421 .890 x-Martin 1068 73 0 4.10 576 .888 x-Includes stats with previous team WHL PLAYOFFS Round of 16 Medicine Hat vs. Red Deer Saturday, Mar. 28 Red Deer at Medicine Hat, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Mar. 29 Red Deer at Medicine Hat, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Apr. 1 Medicine Hat at Red Deer, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Apr. 2 Medicine Hat at Red Deer, 7 p.m.

Brandon vs. Edmonton Thursday, Mar. 26 Edmonton at Brandon, 6 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 27 Edmonton at Brandon, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Mar. 29 Brandon at Edmonton, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 31 Brandon at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Penalties — Lander Edm (roughing) 17:24, Thorburn Wpg (roughing) 17:24, Stafford Wpg (roughing) 17:24.

Second Period 2. Winnipeg, Stempniak 11 (Slater, Tlusty) 5:31.

3. Winnipeg, Myers 7 (Enstrom) 16:00 (pp).

Penalties — Fayne Edm (slashing) 15:27, Marincin Edm (high-sticking) 15:31, Hall Edm (cross-checking) 18:39.

Third Period 4. Edmonton, Nugent-Hopkins 23 (Hall, Klefbom) 1:10.

5. Winnipeg, Frolik 17 (Ladd, Harrison) 12:17 (pp).

Penalties — Myers Wpg (tripping) 3:12, Trouba Wpg (slashing) 9:10, Edm Bench (too many men) 10:48, Lowry Wpg (tripping) 18:31.

Shots on goal Winnipeg 7 8 9 — 24 Edmonton 6 16 12 — 34 Goal — Winnipeg: Pavelec (W, 18-14-7); Edmonton: Scrivens (L, 14-23-10).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Winnipeg: 2-4; Edmonton: 0-4.

Seattle at Portland, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Mar. 29 Seattle at Portland, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 31 Portland at Seattle, 8:05 p.m.

Thursday, Apr. 2 Portland at Seattle, 8:05 p.m.

Regina vs. Swift Current Friday, Mar. 27 Swift Current at Regina, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 28 Swift Current at Regina, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 31 Regina at Swift Current, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Apr. 1 Regina at Swift Current, 7 p.m.

Victoria vs. Prince George Friday, Mar. 27 Prince George at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 28 Prince George at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.

Wednesday, Apr. 1 Victoria at Prince George, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Apr. 2 Victoria at Prince George, 8 p.m.

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 Ottawa 72 37 24 11 85 Boston 73 36 25 12 84 Florida 72 33 25 14 80 Toronto 74 27 41 6 60 Buffalo 73 20 46 7 47

GF 193 238 204 212 193 177 193 138

GA 159 188 190 190 190 197 237 245

Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts N.Y. Rangers 71 46 18 7 99 N.Y. Islanders 73 44 25 4 92 Pittsburgh 72 40 22 10 90 Washington 73 39 24 10 88 Philadelphia 74 29 29 16 74 New Jersey 73 31 31 11 73 Columbus 72 33 35 4 70 Carolina 72 26 36 10 62

GF 217 225 200 212 192 164 193 165

GA 163 203 178 180 215 186 225 199

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts St. Louis 73 45 21 7 97 Nashville 73 44 21 8 96 Chicago 72 44 22 6 94 Minnesota 73 41 25 7 89 Winnipeg 73 38 23 12 88 Dallas 73 35 28 10 80 Colorado 72 33 27 12 78

GF 223 208 206 209 205 228 193

GA 180 176 163 182 190 233 201

GF 216 206 214 192 201 173 149

GA 206 193 191 180 206 251 242

Anaheim Vancouver Calgary Los Angeles San Jose Edmonton Arizona

GP 74 72 73 72 73 73 73

Pacific Division W L OT Pts 46 21 7 99 42 26 4 88 40 27 6 86 35 23 14 84 35 30 8 78 20 40 13 53 21 44 8 50

NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Sunday’s Games Detroit 2, St. Louis 1, OT Tampa Bay 5, Boston 3 N.Y. Rangers 7, Anaheim 2 Vancouver 3, Arizona 1 Monday’s Games Los Angeles 3, New Jersey 1 Chicago 3, Carolina 1 Minnesota 2, Toronto 1 Ottawa 5, San Jose 2 Dallas 4, Buffalo 3 Calgary 3, Colorado 2 Winnipeg 4, Edmonton 1 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.

Wednesday’s Games Chicago at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Colorado at Edmonton, 6 p.m.

Dallas at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Calgary vs. Kootenay Friday, Mar. 27 Kootenay at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Mar. 29 Kootenay at Calgary, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 31 Calgary at Kootenay, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Apr. 1 Calgary at Kootenay, 7 p.m.

Monday’s summaries

Stars 4, Sabres 3 First Period 1. Buffalo, Gionta 8 (Foligno, Grigorenko) 13:39.

2. Dallas, Ja. Benn 25 (Eaves, Nemeth) 19:31.

Penalties — Hodgson Buf (tripping) 14:53, Weber Buf (tripping) 16:55.

Second Period 3. Buffalo, Gionta 9 (Moulson, Larsson) 11:07 (pp).

Penalties — Sceviour Dal (tripping) 3:14, Dal Bench (too many men) 10:11.

Third Period 4. Dallas, Ja. Benn 26 (Goligoski) 1:56 (pp).

5. Buffalo, Moulson 12 (Ennis) 10:52.

6. Dallas, Eaves 10 (Seguin, Ja. Benn) 12:35.

7. Dallas, Eakin 17 (Klingberg, Hemsky) 16:46.

Penalties — Strachan Buf (delay of game) 0:54, Ritchie Dal (cross-checking) 6:14.

Shots on goal Buffalo 9 14 5 — 28 Dallas 17 10 12 — 39 Goal — Buffalo: Lindback (L, 3-13-2); Dallas: Lehtonen (W, 32-14-10).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Buffalo: 1-3; Dallas: 1-3.

Senators 5, Sharks 2 First Period 1. Ottawa, Zibanejad 18 (Hoffman, Ryan) 14:09.

Penalties — None.

Second Period 2. San Jose, Pavelski 35 (Burns, Marleau) 12:47 (pp).

3. San Jose, Tierney 3 (Wingels, Nieto) 13:17.

Penalties — Borowiecki Ott (tripping) 12:29, Braun SJ (interference) 16:28.

Third Period 4. Ottawa, Zibanejad 19 (Ryan, Hoffman) 2:19.

5. Ottawa, Chiasson 11 (Stone, Ceci) 12:11.

6. Ottawa, Pageau 6 (Karlsson) 13:23.

7. Ottawa, Hoffman 26 (Legwand, Ryan) 18:37 (en).

Penalties — None.

Shots on goal San Jose 10 12 9 — 31 Ottawa 10 10 17 — 37 Goal — San Jose: Niemi (L, 28-22-7); Ottawa: Hammond (W, 14-0-1).

Power plays (goal-chances) — San Jose: 1-1; Ottawa: 0-1.

Kings 3, Devils 1 First Period 1. Los Angeles, Sekera 3 (Kopitar, Gaborik) 10:44.

2. Los Angeles, Toffoli 21 (Gaborik, Kopitar) 19:22 (pp).

Penalties — Nolan LA (roughing) 13:33, Gelinas NJ (roughing) 13:33, Gionta NJ (tripping) 17:35, Zubrus NJ (interference) 19:07.

Second Period 3. New Jersey, Gomez 7 (Gelinas, Severson) 2:12.

Penalties — None.

Third Period 4. Los Angeles, Kopitar 15 (Muzzin, Williams) 5:05.

Penalties — Muzzin LA (tripping) 2:04, Gelinas NJ (stick holding) 14:24.

Shots on goal Los Angeles 16 5 12 — 33 New Jersey 3 5 12 — 20 Goal — Los Angeles: Quick (W, 31-19-12); New Jersey: Schneider (L, 26-27-7).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Los Angeles: 1-3; New Jersey: 0-1.

Wild 2, Maple Leafs 1 First Period 1. Minnesota, Coyle 11 (Vanek) 18:58.

Penalties — Coyle Minn (holding) 2:38, Rielly Tor (tripping) 2:43.

Second Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Kessel Tor (interference) 0:04, Leopold Minn (holding) 4:10, van Riemsdyk Tor (roughing) 9:09, Vanek Minn (slashing) 16:03, Phaneuf Tor (fighting) 16:54, Brodziak Minn (fighting) 16:54, Haula Minn (tripping) 17:45.

Third Period 2. Minnesota, Vanek 19 (Suter, Fontaine) 9:08.

3. Toronto, Gardiner 4 (Lupul) 13:36.

Penalties — None.

Shots on goal Minnesota 11 16 5 — 32 Toronto 8 10 18 — 36 Goal — Minnesota: Dubnyk (W, 32-11-3); Toronto: Bernier (L, 20-26-6).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Minnesota: 0-3; Toronto: 0-4.

Kelowna vs. Tri-City Friday, Mar. 27 Tri-City at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 28 Tri-City at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 31 Kelowna at Tri-City, 8:05 p.m.

Wednesday, Apr. 1 Kelowna at Tri-City, 8:05 p.m.

Flames 3, Avalanche 2 First Period 1. Calgary, Jones 13 (Bouma, Granlund) 6:18.

2. Colorado, Tanguay 20 (Landeskog, O’Reilly) 17:46.

3. Calgary, Hudler 27 (Wideman, Monahan) 19:44.

Penalties — Jooris Cgy (tripping) 11:31, Landeskog Col (high-sticking) 12:49.

Second Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Colborne Cgy (boarding) 2:25, Monahan Cgy (hooking) 16:37.

Third Period 4. Calgary, Bouma 14 (Brodie, Jones) 8:40.

5. Colorado, Landeskog 21 (O’Reilly, Redmond) 10:46.

Penalties — None.

Shots on goal Colorado 9 8 10 — 27 Calgary 8 10 8 — 26 Goal — Colorado: Varlamov (L, 25-18-8); Calgary: Ramo (W, 15-8-2).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Colorado: 0-3; Calgary: 0-1.

Portland vs. Seattle Saturday, Mar. 28

Jets 4, Oilers 1 First Period 1. Winnipeg, Stafford 16 (unassisted) 7:32.

Blackhawks 3, Hurricanes 1 First Period 1. Chicago, Shaw 11 (Kruger, Sharp) 7:48.

2. Chicago, Sharp 13 (Hossa, Hjalmarsson) 9:07.

Penalties — Kruger Chi (holding) 1:39.

Second Period 3. Carolina, Rask 11 (E. Staal, Liles) 3:54.

Penalties — None.

Third Period 4. Chicago, Shaw 12 (Nordstrom, Toews) 19:20 (en).

Penalties — None.

Shots on goal Chicago 9 6 10 — 25 Carolina 10 19 15 — 44

Atlanta 9 12 .429 Milwaukee 8 11 .421 San Francisco 6 16 .273 NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not.

San Francisco 8, Kansas City 3 San Diego 10, Chicago White Sox 4 L.A. Angels 5, Seattle 0 Colorado 5, Milwaukee 1 Texas 6, Cincinnati 6, tie, 10 innings

Sunday’s Games Toronto 3, Tampa Bay 0 Detroit (ss) 7, Washington 7, tie Houston 14, Pittsburgh 2 Minnesota 5, Miami 3 Atlanta 5, Detroit (ss) 3 Boston 7, Philadelphia 6 St. Louis 8, Baltimore 6 N.Y. Mets 6, N.Y. Yankees 0 Cincinnati 4, Oakland 3 Milwaukee 13, Chicago White Sox 4 San Diego 6, Chicago Cubs 1 L.A. Angels 3, San Francisco (ss) 2 Cleveland 4, L.A. Dodgers 2 Seattle 8, Texas 0 Kansas City 4, San Francisco (ss) 2 Colorado 6, Arizona 0

Tuesday’s Games Philadelphia vs. Atlanta, 11:05 a.m.

Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh, 11:05 a.m.

Toronto vs. Minnesota, 11:05 a.m.

Boston vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 11:05 a.m.

Houston vs. N.Y. Mets, 11:10 a.m.

Chicago Cubs vs. Oakland at Mesa, Ariz., 2:05 p.m.

Colorado vs. Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 2:05 p.m.

Seattle vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 2:05 p.m.

Detroit vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 5:05 p.m.

Milwaukee vs. Arizona, 7:40 p.m.

San Francisco vs. Cleveland 8:05 p.m.

Everett vs. Spokane Friday, Mar. 27 Spokane at Everett, 8:35 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 28 Spokane at Everett, 8:05 p.m.

Wednesday, Apr. 1 Everett at Spokane, 8:05 p.m.

Friday, Apr. 3 Everett at Spokane, 8:05 p.m.

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

L 8 7 8 9 9 8 8 9 9 11 10 10 10 13 14

Pct .619 .611 .600 .591 .571 .556 .500 .500 .500 .450 .444 .412 .412 .381 .333

NATIONAL LEAGUE W Los Angeles 11 Arizona 12 New York 12 St. Louis 9 Pittsburgh 10 Colorado 11 Miami 10 Cincinnati 9 Philadelphia 10 San Diego 10 Washington 9 Chicago 9

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

Pct .647 .571 .571 .563 .556 .550 .526 .500 .500 .500 .500 .450

Monday’s Games Washington 7, N.Y. Yankees 6 Philadelphia 3, Minnesota 0 St. Louis vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., ccd., Unplayable conditions Atlanta 14, Houston 10 Pittsburgh 7, Tampa Bay 6 N.Y. Mets 12, Miami 3 L.A. Dodgers 7, Arizona 4 Cleveland 8, Oakland 3

Wednesday’s Games N.Y. Mets vs. N.Y. Yankees, 11:05 a.m.

Houston vs. Philadelphia, 11:05 a.m.

Miami vs. Detroit, 11:05 a.m.

Toronto vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 11:05 a.m.

Washington vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 11:05 a.m.

Tampa Bay vs. Minnesota, 11:05 a.m.

San Diego vs. L.A. Dodgers, 2:05 p.m.

Oakland vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 2:05 p.m.

Cleveland vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 2:10 p.m.

San Francisco vs. Colorado, 2:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City, 7:05 p.m.

Texas vs. Cincinnati at Goodyear, Ariz., 8:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 8:05 p.m.

Transactions Monday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF BASEBALL — Suspended free agent C Dusty Brown 50 games following a second positive test for a drug of abuse, in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Reassigned RHP Steve Johnson to minor league camp. Optioned OF Henry Urrutia to Norfolk (IL).

DETROIT TIGERS — Optioned OF Steven Moya to Toledo (IL).

HOUSTON ASTROS — Optioned RHP Dan Straily to Fresno (PCL). Assigned RHP Mark Appel and OF Andrew Applin to minor league camp.

MINNESOTA TWINS — Optioned RHP Stephen Pryor to Rochester (IL).

TEXAS RANGERS — Optioned RHP Spencer Patton and C Tomas Telis to Round Rock (PCL) and C Jorge Alfaro to Frisco (Texas). Assigned 1B Kyle Blanks, 3B Joey Gallo, OF Jared Hoying and RHP David Martinez to their minor league camp.

Released LHP Joe Beimel.

National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Reassigned RHP Sugar Ray Marimon, LHP Donnie Veal and C Braeden Schlehuber to their minor league camp.

CINCINNATI REDS — Traded INF Neftali Soto to the Chicago White Sox for cash. Released LHP Jose Mijares. Optioned C Tucker Barnhart, INF Eugenio Suarez and OF Donald Lutz to Louisville (IL).

COLORADO ROCKIES — Optioned LHP Chris Rusin, INF Ben Paulsen and RHP Chad Bettis to Albuquerque (PCL). Assigned RHPs Jair Jurrjens and Brett Marshall; LHPs Aaron Laffey, John Lannan and Kraig Sitton; C Audry Perez; INFs Omar Quintanilla and Trevor Story; and OF Roger Bernadina to minor league camp.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Optioned RHP Daniel Coulombe to Oklahoma City (PCL). Reassigned INF/OF Kyle Jensen and OF Matt Carson to minor league camp.

NEW YORK METS — Optioned LHP Steven Matz to Binghamton (EL).

SAN DIEGO PADRES — Optioned RHPs Leonel Campos and Casey Kelly and LHP Robbie Erlin to El Paso (PCL). Assigned RHPs Matt Wisler and Jay Jackson and INF Diego Goris to minor league camp.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Optioned C Cody Stanley and INF Aledmys Diaz to Memphis (PCL).

Re-assigned C Travis Tartamella and OF Rafael Ortega to Memphis.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Optioned RHP Taylor Jordan to Syracuse (IL). Reassigned RHP Evan Meek and INF Matt Skole to their minor league camp. Released RHP Heath Bell.

American Association SIOUX FALLS CANARIES — Signed INF Michael Wing.

WICHITA WINGNUTS — Traded INF Alex Cabrera to Bridgeport for future considerations.

Frontier League FLORENCE FREEDOM — Released INF Mike Wilson.

GATEWAY GRIZZLIES — Signed RHP Brandon Hallford.

LAKE ERIE CRUSHERS — Signed LHP Brad Zambron to a contract extension.

WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS — Signed INF Ryan Vega.

FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Signed WR Nathan Slaughter.

Canadian Football League B.C. LIONS — Agreed to terms with DB Ryan Phillips on a contract extension.

HAMILTON TIGER-CATS — Re-signed WR Bakari Grant.

HOCKEY National Hockey League ARIZONA COYOTES — Recalled F Jordan Szwarz from Portland (AHL). Assigned F Justin Hodgman to Portland.

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Reassigned F Sonny Milano from Plymouth (OHL) to Springfield (AHL). Recalled C William Karlsson from Springfield. Signed F Matthew Zay, D Rick Pinkston and D Steve Weinstein to amateur tryout contracts.

American Hockey League HAMILTON BULLDOGS — Recalled G Frank Palazzese from Wheeling (ECHL).

SPRINGFIELD FALCONS — Assigned D Denny Urban to Kalamazoo (ECHL). Released D Yann Sauve and F Tyler Sikura from their tryout contracts.

WORCESTER SHARKS — Signed F Daniel Ciampini for the remainder of the season.

Tuesday

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

● Midget AA hockey: Wheatland at Red Deer Indy Graphics, third game of bestof-five South Central Alberta League final, 7:45 p.m., Red Deer Arena.

Wednesday

● Curling: Canadian college championships at Olds College. ● High school basketball: CASAA 3A/4A senior all-star games at RDC; girls at 6 p.m., boys to follow.

Thursday

● Curling: Canadian college championships at Olds College. ● Men’s basketball: Playoff games at 7:15 and 8:30 p.m., Lindsay Thurber.

Friday

● Curling: Canadian college championships at Olds College. ● Mixed martial arts: Havoc Fighting Championship #8 at Westerner Prairie Pavilion, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday

● Curling: Canadian college championships at Olds College. ● WHL: Red Deer at Medicine Hat, first game of best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final, 7 p.m. (The Drive) ● Midget AA hockey: Wheatland at Red Deer Indy Graphics, fourth game of bestof-five South Central Alberta League final, 7:45 p.m., Red Deer Arena.

Sunday

● 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)

Basketball National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 42 28 .600 — Boston 31 39 .443 11 Brooklyn 29 40 .420 12 1/2 Philadelphia 17 53 .243 25 New York 14 57 .197 28 1/2 Southeast Division W L Pct GB y-Atlanta 53 17 .757 — Washington 40 31 .563 13 1/2 Miami 32 37 .464 20 1/2 Charlotte 30 39 .435 22 1/2 Orlando 22 50 .306 32 Central Division W L Pct GB x-Cleveland 46 26 .639 — x-Chicago 43 29 .597 3 Milwaukee 34 36 .486 11 Indiana 30 40 .429 15 Detroit 26 44 .371 19 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB x-Memphis 50 21 .704 — Houston 47 23 .671 2 1/2 San Antonio 44 25 .638 5 Dallas 44 27 .620 6 New Orleans 37 33 .529 12 1/2 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Portland 44 24 .647 — Oklahoma City 40 30 .571 5 Utah 31 39 .443 14 Denver 27 44 .380 18 1/2 Minnesota 16 54 .229 29 Pacific Division W L Pct GB x-Golden State 57 13 .814 — L.A. Clippers 46 25 .648 11 1/2 Phoenix 38 33 .535 19 1/2 Sacramento 24 45 .348 32 1/2 L.A. Lakers 18 50 .265 38

x-clinched playoff spot; y-clinched division 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 Monday’s Games Houston 110, Indiana 100 Boston 110, Brooklyn 91 Memphis 103, New York 82 Chicago 98, Charlotte 86 Minnesota 106, Utah 104, OT Golden State 107, Washington 76 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.

Wednesday’s Games Indiana at Washington, 5 p.m.

Chicago at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Atlanta at Orlando, 5 p.m.

Brooklyn at Charlotte, 5 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at New York, 5 p.m.

Miami at Boston, 5:30 p.m.

Houston at New Orleans, 6 p.m.

Cleveland at Memphis, 6 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Minnesota, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at Denver, 7 p.m.

Portland at Utah, 7 p.m.

Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

Sacramento at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Bowling Heritage Lanes High scores March 15-20 Monday club 55+: Don Knowler 266 high single; Brent Ledieu 291 high triple.

Monday 7 p.m. mixed: Ken Bement 262; Nicole Clossen 685.

Tuesday 7 p.m. mixed: Steve Lawrence 334; Lawrence 798.

Wednesday club 55: Bill Dunlop 318; Dunlop 803.

Wednesday 7 p.m. mixed: Corey Uhryn 349; Ohryn 736.

Thursday a.m. ladies: Glenda Regnier 271; Regnier 694.

Thursday Special Olympics mixed: Anthony Kubasek 223; Kubasek 401.

Thursday 7 p.m. mixed: Evan Hessler 316; Hessler 744.

Monday scratch league: Gary Baird 376; Baird 1242.

Sunday fun league: Ray Clark 266; Berth Ahrens 630.

Youth Bowling of Canada Bumpers: Caiden Hort 83.

Bowlasaurus: Heather Hort 99.

Peewees: Rhylan Merser 121; Merser 225 (two games).

Bantams: Karys Zirk 217; Keaton Chrest 576 (three games).

Juniors: Kennedy Chrest 284; Chrest 722.

Seniors: Jason Smith 333; Smith 746.

Red Deer Soccer associations set to amalgamate

BY ADVOCATE STAFF The Red Deer Renegades Soccer Club passed a unanimous decision at a special general meeting last week to dissolve and merge with the Red Deer City Soccer Association.

Discussions on the amalgamation — by a committee featuring representatives from both parties — started in the spring of last year.

“Both associations agreed that there was a need for one youth soccer program that provides a continuum of all levels of play and bridges the gap between house league and competitive play from youth to adult. One organization that consolidates the soccer community under governance and operations in Red Deer,” RDCSA president Paul Morigeau stated in a press release.

The City Association will oversee and administrate the Renegades competitive program using paid professional staff. The Renegades had been operating with board volunteers.

The integration will allow the club to be more financially viable and raise the soccer profile as a whole in a unified fashion.

The Renegades brand will remain a pillar of the district soccer organization.

“At the end of the day, the ultimate goal is to grow soccer in Red Deer. It did not make sense any more to have two large board structures and by coming together we can be more successful. By working together now under the umbrella of RDCSA we can accelerate and move forward the soccer community,” said Renegades president Karl Jevne.

Added Morigeau: “We are all thrilled about the merger and we look forward to the year ahead. Red Deer City Soccer is now home of the Red Deer Renegades. Together we kick.”

U20 NATIONAL RUGBY SHAWNIGAN LAKE, B.C. — Guiseppe Du Toit of Maple Ridge, B.C., connected on a game-winning penalty kick as Canada beat the United States 24-23 on Monday in the first leg of a Junior World Rugby Trophy qualifier.

Down 23-11 with 20 minutes to play, Canada rallied behind tries from Paul Cuilini and Theo Sauder just three minutes apart to set up du Toit’s kick.

With Canada down by two points and time winding down, a long run by substitute Philip Berna put Canada into American territory. The Canadians pushed their way down the pitch until they were awarded a penalty. Du Toit’s kick gave Canada the winning point and its first lead of the game.

Along with Cuilini and Sauder, Andrew Coe also had a try for Canada. Du Toit finished with nine points on three penalties.

The final leg of the two-game total-points series goes Friday in Langford, B.C. The series winner will be the North American representative for the Junior World Rugby Trophy 2015 in Portugal in May. The North American winner will join Fiji, Georgia, Hong Kong, Namibia, Portugal, Tonga and Uruguay at the World Rugby Trophy, a second-tier competition. England will defend its title at the elite World Under 20 Championship in Italy in June.

Canada finished seventh at last year’s Junior World Rugby Trophy while the Americans were third.

Canadian coach Jeff Williams opted for 12 of the 15 starters who played in an exhibition win over Romania earlier this month.

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Canadians gunning for figure skating gold WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

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NFL owners get a look at a number of proposed changes

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOENIX — Millions of viewers and thousands of fans saw a wobbly Julian Edelman remain in the Super Bowl.

After looking at video of that situation and several similar ones, the NFL’s powerful competition committee is proposing a change.

NFL owners are considering a proposal to stop games when a medical adviser sees a player displaying obvious signs of disorientation.

The suggestion was a late addition by the committee at the owners’ meetings that began Monday. It would allow a medical spotter upstairs to communicate with the officiating crew when a player appears unstable.

The game would be halted to remove the player, who then would undergo sideline examination at the very least.

“We got the (medical) spotters, they’ve got a really good vantage point, they’ve got technology in their booth, they’re communicating pretty well with our trainers and doctors and we’ve got a pretty good rhythm going there,” Rich McKay, co-chairman of the committee and president of the Atlanta Falcons, said.

“Why would we miss a play where a player should have come out of the game?”

The player’s team would be allowed to substitute for him, and the opposite team also would be given a chance to change personnel.

That is one of two dozen proposals and rules changes being considered by the owners in a busy agenda.

Other suggested changes include using instant replay for reviewing all penalties called by game officials, yes, pass interference and holding calls, too; all personal fouls; penalties against defenceless players; any foul that results in an automatic first down; and clock issues.

New England even proposed that everything except scoring plays or turnovers be challengeable, and Washington suggested increasing a coach’s number of challenges from two to three, regardless of whether he is successful on an early challenge.

Owners will vote on some of the proposals in the next two days, with several likely being tabled until the next major meetings in May. Rams coach Jeff Fisher explained why the competition committee does not endorse using replay for penalties.

“The committee’s position for years has been to oppose involving fouls in replay for a lot of different reasons,” he said. “We’ve looked at a lot of tape this off-season, we looked at the fouls particularly relating to hits on defenceless players. We had 27 of them this year, we looked at them as a group. We could not agree on a number of them.

“That’s just the nature of the standard in replay.”

Fisher added that the league’s officiating department will review fouls on a Monday and can take “2030 minutes, maybe an hour, to determine whether it was in fact a foul. So you can see the issues that we’re going to have if we involve those things in replay.”

One alteration not coming is to change the catchno catch parameters. That has been a particularly hot topic since the NFC playoff game in which Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant had a catch near the Green Bay goal line late in the fourth quarter reversed to an incompletion.

Vice president of officiating Dean Blandino explained that the language within the rule is being tweaked for clarification. But the process required for a catch is not being changed.

“For years the requirements for a catch — the way it was communicated in the rule book — is control, both feet (in bounds) and then, after that, the receiver had to have the ball long enough to perform an act common to the game,” Blandino said. “That was defined as being able to pitch it, pass it, clearly advance the ball as a runner.”

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Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje perform their free dance to win the gold medal in the ice dance competition at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships, January 24, 2015 in Kingston, Ont. Their partnership has taken them almost to the top of the world podium. It’s hard to imagine that when Weaver and Poje first skated together, there was barely a word shared between the two.

Weaver and Poje have skated seamlessly into top spot. They won both their Grand Prix events, the Grand Prix Final, and then Four Continents last month. They hope to continue their perfect run this week, and erase the disappointment of last year’s world championships where they missed gold by 0.02 of a point.

“We don’t want to leave any little foot out of place or leave any little point on the board because we wanted to make sure that we would never let something like a .02 margin let us down again,” Poje said.

In pairs, Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., are two-time defending world bronze medallists, but added a throw quad Salchow this season, making for the most technically difficult long program by any pairs team in the world.

“We feel pretty settled coming to the worlds,” Duhamel said. “We’ve had a really great season and we’re able to draw on all the experiences that we’ve had and our focus has been to stay relaxed in com-

CATALINA SWIM CLUB Red Deer Catalina Swim Club athlete Tammy Cunnington enjoyed a breakthrough meet in the Para CanAm championship at Toronto and was awarded with selection to two national teams.

Cunnington, as a newly-classed S4, won the 50-, 100- and 200-metre freestyle events as well as the 50m butterfly and 50m backstroke and was named to the Canadian Para IPC Worlds team competing in

petition and take our time. And because we’ve been doing that all season we feel like we should be able to apply it at the biggest, most pressure-packed event of the year.”

Canada’s other two pairs teams competing are Piper Gilles of Toronto and Paul Poirier of Unionville, Ont., and Alexandra Paul of Midhurst, Ont., and Mitchell Islam of Toronto.

Lubov Ilyusechkina, a Moscow native, and Dylan Moscovitch of Toronto, and Julianne Seguin of Longeuil, Que., and Charlie Bilodeau of Trois-Pistoles, Que., make up Canada’s other pairs team.

Nam Nguyen of Toronto and Jeremy Ten of Vancouver will compete in men’s singles, while Gabrielle Daleman of Newmarket, Ont., and Alain Chartrand of Prescott, Ont., are the women’s singles entries.

Canada won two gold medals — Patrick Chan in men’s singles, and Virtue and Moir in dance — at the 2012 world championships in Nice, France.

Glasgow, Scotland, this summer and the Canadian Para PanAm team competing in the Para PanAm games in Toronto in August.

“Tammy is our first national team qualifier to qualify as an RDCSC swimmer training out of our pool,” said Catalina head coach Mandi Smith. “This is very exciting for Red Deer and the future of both able-bodied and para swimming for RDCSC.” Hidde Geurts of the Catalina Club also competed in the Para CanAm championship. ● Red Deer will be represented by three RDCSC swimmers at the 2015 Canadian trials April 1-4.

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Their partnership has taken them almost to the top of the world podium. It’s hard to imagine that when Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje first skated together, there was barely a word shared between the two.

Weaver was living in the U.S. when she travelled to Kitchener, Ont., in the summer of 2006 for an audition with Poje.

“I was so scared, because I really wanted to be the very best I could be so I was afraid to even talk because I was concentrating so much on showing him and his coaches that I was good enough to be his partner, and he tells the story that I didn’t even say a word,” Weaver said.

“She was completely quiet for that first day, I was thrown. . . I was thinking ’Does this girl talk? Does she have a personality behind it?”’

The ice dancers from Waterloo, Ont., are favoured to win gold at this week’s world figure skating championships in Shanghai. Canadian teammates Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford go in as the favourites in pairs. Both the dancers and pairs skaters have won gold in every competition this season.

Poje said Weaver’s nervousness didn’t last long, and it was clear from early on that the two had chemistry. So Weaver moved from Texas to compete with Poje — switching countries isn’t uncommon in ice dance and pairs. She became a Canadian citizen in 2009.

“It’s hard to be smooth right away, but we were physically a great match, our strides matched, it felt good to skate with him, I didn’t feel like I was fighting something,” said Weaver. “It’s like trying to drive a car that you don’t know how to drive, it’s kind of confusing, you don’t know where you’re going. But with him, we just kind of matched right away.”

The two live together as roommates in Canton, Mich., which is the perfect environment for creative collaboration.

“We’ll come up with ideas at 9 o’clock at night, like ’Wait, Andrew, what about that one part (of the program), it would be cool to do this or that. . .’ We’ve even done some different things in the grocery store before, because that’s just where creativity strikes,” Weaver said. “And sometimes when we get home, Andrew will go, lock his door, and I’ll go in my room.... sometimes I just want to go and watch Netflix.”

Added Poje: “We’ve found a good balance between spending time with each other and enjoying each other, but also not getting sick of each other and being too involved.”

With the absence of Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir this season — the world and Olympic champions are taking the season off to contemplate their future —

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Mastermind Toys coming to Red Deer

BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR You’d be hard pressed to find a kid who wouldn’t want Jon Levy’s job.

The CEO of Mastermind Toys also serves as the Ontario-based retailer’s chief merchant — or head toy buyer.

And the effort that he and the business’s other buyers put into their jobs is one of the things that sets Mastermind Toys apart, said Levy.

“Sifting through the thousands and thousands of things that we see when we travel all over the world, whether it’s Europe, the U.S., Asia or different places, to find what we think are the best and most fun toys, is quite a process.”

Founded by Levy and his brother Andy in 1984, Mastermind Toys has grown to 38 stores, with the 39th scheduled to open at Gaetz Avenue Crossing in Red Deer next month.

“Red Deer’s central location and solid economy are a few of the reasons why we are opening a new Mastermind store here,” said Levy. “Our research demonstrates that there is a strong appetite for specialty toys and children’s books in Red Deer.”

Mastermind Toys is in the midst of an aggressive program of growth. Five years ago, the chain consisted of just 11 stores; now the goal is 70 by 2018 — with 10 expected to be added this year alone.

Levy explained that the first 25 years were spent developing and refining Mastermind Toys’ brand and expertise. When the decision was then made to grow beyond the company’s Ontario roots, it was felt that the infra-

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Mastermind Toys is now hiring and setting up a store in the former Nutter’s Food Location in South Red Deer. structure needed to support a national business necessitated a “critical mass” of stores.

Concerns that the Mastermind name might not resonate with consumers outside its traditional market disappeared once stores began opening in British Columbia and Alberta, said Levy. That’s because mothers — Mastermind Toys’ primary customer — embraced the concept.

In addition to its “thoughtfully selected” inventory of toys, Mastermind Toys has a distinctive layout, he said. This includes products arranged around the store in departments, with wide aisles and continuous sight

lines so parents can easily watch their youngsters.

Mastermind Toys also emphasizes knowledgeable service, added Levy, so adults can make informed buying decisions. Between its in-store and online (www.mastermindtoys.com) offerings, the company carries about 10,000 unique items, including some 6,000 types of toys and 4,000 book titles.

“About 20 per cent of the space in our stores is dedicated to children’s books and reading.”

Complimentary gift-wrapping is offered.

Levy estimated that about 30 per cent of Mastermind Toys’ products

change every year, although some classics have stood the test of time.

“There are a lot of old favourites on the shelf that we’ve been carrying since Day 1.”

Many others have given way to new and different products, with a couple of consumer trends currently influencing the merchandise on the shelves.

“One is the infusion of technology into toys, which is very exciting,” said Levy. “And then conversely, there’s the desire of people to not want technology in toys.”

The latter push is helping strengthen demand for toys like building blocks.

Levy said Mastermind Toys carries playthings for infants, such as rattles; and also entertains teens with the likes of science kits and crafts.

“But our sweet spot is (ages) one to 10, probably,” he said.

Red Deer will be Mastermind Toys’ sixth Alberta location, with three stores already operating in Calgary and two in Edmonton.

The local outlet is being developed in 4,355 square feet of Nutter’s Bulk & Natural Foods former premises at 5250 22nd St. A staff of about 25 is expected to be in place by opening.

“It’s not uncommon for when the stores really get rolling for them to have a roster of between 50 and 75,” said Levy.

Hours of operation will be Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A grand opening celebration is planned for April 30 to May 3. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

Still no announced Groups go to high court to challenge NEB closure date for approval process Red Deer target ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES FEEL

BY ADVOCATE STAFF Local bargain hunters who are playing a waiting game as Target Canada continues to discount its merchandise have more time to wait.

On Monday, the company updated the list of its stores that are slated for closure in the next several weeks — and the Red Deer outlet in Bower Place shopping centre was excluded.

Sixteen of Target’s 133 stores have already ceased operations, including

three in Alberta: Edmonton, Calgary and Medicine Hat. The most recent list identified 30 more, with one slated to close on March 27, six on March 30, and 23 on April 1.

None of these are in Alberta.

Target announced in January that it was pulling out of the Canadian market less than two years after its U.S. parent expanded north.

Products in stores are currently being liquidated at discounts of 40 to 60 per cent.

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Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Workers unload building panels at the Points West Living supportive living facility at 6791 65th Ave. in Red Deer. The five-storey building will have 139 suites, with 75 regular supportive living rooms, 39 higher-level care beds for residents with dementia, and 25 suites for independent living.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — Ten years ago, Abbotsford, B.C., resident John Vissers stood up at a National Energy Board hearing and testified about how construction of a proposed power plant might harm his mountainside neighbourhood.

“Yes it was slow and it was painfully boring, listening to hundreds of people give their testimony — heartfelt, personal. But it was democracy,” he told reporters on Monday.

The property owner wants that same right now in speaking out against major infrastructure development, such as oil pipelines. He’s joining a group of environmental advocates petitioning Canada’s highest court to rule on a process they say limits their voices.

“What we’re seeing now is something I don’t recognize as Canadian at all.”

The coalition filed a legal action in the Supreme Court of Canada asking it to declare that the environmental hearing process that’s run by the quasi-judicial federal tribunal is unconstitutional.

The group contends that legislative changes made in 2012 unfairly restrict public participation in the pipeline debate, violating the charter right to freedom of expression.

The case appeals a Federal Court’s refusal to hear their application against the energy board, specifically relating to Kinder Morgan’s proposed Trans Mountain pipeline project.

The lower court ruled in January without reasons, as is customary, after the energy board initially dismissed the motion last October.

Lawyer David Martin, who represents eight plaintiffs and the Forest Ethics advocacy organization, accused the energy board of adopting tunnel vision. He pinned blame on the Conservative government for the tact taken by the board.

“History suggests this outcome only occurs when some form of aberrant, anti-scientific ideology has somehow captured the legislative process,” he said while standing in front of a banner that read “Let us speak.”

More than 450 individuals and associations were denied participatory status among more than 2,000 applications to take part in the Trans Mountain review process in April 2014. Intervener status was granted to 400 applicants and another 1,250 were approved as commenters.

Two Vancouver-area mayors also criticized Kinder Morgan last month for failing to answer hundreds of

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questions — representing about half of their submissions — about its proposed $5.4-billion expansion during final round of board consultations.

Prominent environmental activist Tzeporah Berman called the process biased.

“The NEB needs to remember that they work for us, the taxpayer, and not for the oil companies,” she said. “Canadians deserve a balanced and a fair process that takes all critical issues into consideration.”

Both the energy board and the Department of Natural Resources refused comment while the case is before the courts.

But department spokesman Alain Cacchione said in an emailed statement the government only makes decisions on energy infrastructure “once a thorough, independent and sciencebased review is complete.”

The energy board on Monday posted a lengthy list of recent court challenges to its website, which includes a separate charter challenge ruling that denied some applicants participation in hearings relating to the approval of expansion of the Enbridge Line 9B from Ontario to Montreal.

The website states the board decides on a “case-by-case basis” who will be granted status based on a category of “sufficient impact.”

“The Board will consider the nature of your interest, and whether you have specific and detailed interest, rather than a general public interest.”

Protests decrying pipelines have mounted across the country over the past year, with activists often calling out the energy board in their complaints.

Demonstrations have included several months of round-the-clock protests on Burnaby Mountain, east of Vancouver, over Trans Mountain’s proposed pipeline expansion and against the Energy East Project out of Halifax.

In late January, the board’s chairman launched a cross-Canada tour in which he said he’s meeting directly with interested Canadians with the intention of improving its pipeline safety program.

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MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — Stronger commodities prices helped the Toronto stock market squeeze out a small advance on Monday.

The S&P/TSX composite index closed ahead 14.80 points to 14,957.21, with nearly all of the strength coming from resource sectors.

The Canadian dollar moved up 0.51 of a U.S. cent to 80.01 cents, as the U.S. dollar weakened against other key international currencies.

Driving the TSX advancement were higher oil, copper and gold prices.

The April gold bullion contract rose $3.10 to US$1,187.70 an ounce, while May copper advanced 2.9 cents to US$2.79 a pound, pushing the TSX metals and mining sector 3.3 per cent higher.

The energy sector gained 0.9 per cent as the May crude oil contract settled at its highest level in two weeks, rising 88 cents to US$47.45 a barrel.

“From the standpoint of a foreign investor, unfortunately the Canadian market’s recent performance reinforces the perception that (it’s) driven by-and-large by commodities and resource prices,” said Norman Rashkowan, senior partner at Sage Road Advisers.

“As a Canadian investor, what you’re seeing is a reminder of the benefits of diversification outside of Canada and investing some of your portfolio in the U.S. and global markets.”

On Wall Street, stock markets gave back some of the advances of recent sessions.

Last week, the main U.S. stock markets delivered their best week since Feb. 6, after the U.S. Federal Reserve indicated it would continue with its wait-andsee approach to raising interest

Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 14.27 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 18.63 First Quantum Minerals . 15.64 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 24.63 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . 10.48 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 3.11 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.86 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 40.61 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.29 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 19.75 Energy Arc Resources . . . . . . . . 21.89 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 26.14 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 62.05 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.45 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 34.69 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 37.75 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . . 9.63 Canyon Services Group. . 6.50 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 21.29 CWC Well Services . . . 0.3200 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 13.98 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 1.02 rates.

But on Monday, the Dow Jones industrial average dipped 11.61 points to 18,116.04, while the Nasdaq slid 15.45 points to 5,010.97 and the S&P 500 index eased 3.68 points to 2,104.42.

Sales of U.S. homes were up slightly in February, though a report from the National Association of Realtors said tight inventories, affordability problems and nasty winter weather point to sluggish sales coming into March.

Existing home sales rose 1.2 per cent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.88 million, a slight rebound after plunging in January yet still underperforming by historical standards.

In the resource sector, Iamgold Corp. (TSX:IMG) has secured an agreement to sell its Diavik Diamond royalty stream to Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (TSX:SSL) for US$56.8 million in cash and exercisable warrants. Shares of Iamgold rose three cents to $2.69 while Sandstorm rose 13 cents to $4.16 on the TSX. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at the close of Monday at world financial market trading.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 14,957.21, up 14.80 points Dow — 18,116.04, down 11.61 points S&P 500 — 2,104.42, down 3.68 points Nasdaq — 5,010.97, down 15.45 points Currencies: Cdn — 80.01 cents US, up 0.51 of a cent Pound — C$1.8709, down 0.92 of a cent Euro — C$1.3706, up 1.09 cents

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Euro — US$1.0966, up 1.56 cents Oil futures: US$47.45 per barrel, up 88 cents (May contract) Gold futures: US$1,187.70 per oz., up $3.10 (April contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $22.086 oz., down up 16.4 cents $710.06 kg., down $5.28 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: May ’15 $1.60 higher $462.50; July ’15 $1.20 higher $459.10; Nov ’15 $1.20 higher $446.10; Jan. ’16 $1.70 higher $447.80; March ’16 $1.40 higher $449.70; May ’16 $0.90 higher $451.60; July ’16 $0.40 higher $453.50; Nov. ’16 $0.80 lower $449.60; Jan. ’17 $0.80 lower $449.60; March ’17 $0.80 lower $449.60; May ’17 $0.80 lower $449.60.

Barley (Western): May ’15 $8.00 unchanged $196.00; July ’15 $6.00 unchanged $196.00; Oct. ’15 $6.00 unchanged $187.00; Dec. ’15 $6.00 unchanged $187.00; March ’16 $6.00 unchanged $187.00; May ’16 $6.00 unchanged $187.00; July ’16 $6.00 unchanged $187.00; Oct. ’16 $6.00 unchanged $187.00; Dec. ’16 $6.00 unchanged $187.00; March ’17 $6.00 unchanged $187.00; May ’17 $6.00 unchanged $187.00.

Monday’s estimated volume of trade: 287,420 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 287,420.

New technology, lower costs needed to keep U.S. oil boom alive

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — OPEC and lower global oil prices delivered a one-two punch to the drillers in North Dakota and Texas who brought the U.S. one of the biggest booms in the history of the global oil industry.

Now they are fighting back.

Companies are leaning on new techniques and technology to get more oil out of every well they drill, and furiously cutting costs in an effort to keep U.S. oil competitive with much lowercost oil flowing out of the Middle East, Russia and elsewhere.

“Everybody gets a little more imaginative, because they need to,” says Hans-Christian Freitag, vice-president of technology for the drilling services company Baker Hughes.

Spurred by rising global oil prices U.S. drillers learned to tap crude trapped in shale starting in the middle of last decade and brought about a surprising boom that made the U.S. the biggest oil and gas producer in the world.

The increase alone in daily U.S. production since 2008 — nearly 4.5 million barrels per day — is more than any OPEC country produces other than Saudi Arabia.

But as oil flowed out and revenue poured in, costs weren’t the main concern. Drilling in shale, also known as “tight rock,” is expensive because the rock must be fractured with high-pressure water and chemicals to get oil to flow. It became more expensive as the drilling frenzy pushed up costs for labour, material, equipment and services. In a dash to get to oil quickly, drillers didn’t always take the time to use the best technology to analyze each well.

When oil collapsed from $100 to below $50, once-profitable projects turned into money losers. OPEC added to the pressure by keeping production high, saying it didn’t want to lose customers to U.S. shale drillers. OPEC nations can still make good profits at low oil prices because their crude costs $10 or less per barrel to produce.

Now drillers and service companies are laying off tens of thousands of workers, smaller companies are looking for larger, more stable companies to buy them, and fears are rising of widespread loan defaults. OPEC said in a recent report that it expects U.S. production to begin to fall later this year, echoing the prediction of the U.S. Energy Department.

To compete, drillers have to find ways to get more oil out of each well, pushing down the cost for each barrel.

Experts estimate that shale drillers pull up just 5 per cent to 8 per cent of the oil in place.

“We’re leaving behind a large amount of hydrocarbons, and that’s quite unacceptable,” Freitag says. “It requires different thinking now.”

Engineers have adapted some of the best sensor technology and mathematical models, developed first for deep offshore drilling, to see into the rock better. As they drill, they use imaging technology to find natural cracks in the rock that they can then use as a target when they fracture the rock, to leverage natural highways for oil and gas.

After they fracture the rock, they can map the new cracks. That way they can know how close they can drill another well to target more oil without sapping production from the first well.

EOG Resources, one of the pioneers of shale oil drilling, has reduced the space between wells in an area called the Leonard Shale, in Texas, to 560 feet from 1,030 in 2012.

Drillers are finding they can back into wells drilled only a few years ago to re-frack them or inject specially tailored fluids to get oil flowing again.

That can return a well in some cases to peak output, without the expense of drilling a new well.

The companies are also getting much faster.

Exxon says it has cut the time it takes to drill a well in North Dakota’s Bakken formation by one-third over the past four years. It has also cut by half the cost of fracturing the rock and preparing the well for production.

Exxon will run 13 rigs in the Bakken this year, the same number it did last year, despite the low prices.

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TransAlta shares closed up 11 cents at $11.88 on the Toronto Stock Exchange, while TransAlta Renewables shares closed down a penny at $13.02.

Court orders Bell to drop mobile TV pricing while it appeals CRTC decision

CALGARY — TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW) has signed a deal to invest $1.78 billion in TransAlOTTAWA — Bell Mobility Inc., has ta Corp.’s (TSX:TA) Australian power been told it can’t keep offering customgeneration and gas pipeline portfolio ers preferential treatment for its moand fund its South Hedland power bile TV application while it appeals project. Under the agreement, the a ruling by the telecom regulator that company will acquire securities that would force it to scrap that pricing will track the cash flow of the portfomodel. Bell Mobility, which is owned lio, including six operating assets and

by BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE), had asked the South Hedland project, as well as the Federal Court of Appeal for an 270 kilometres of gas pipeline. injunction while it appeals a decision TransAlta Renewables said Monday by the Canadian Radio-television and that it expects the deal will increase Telecommunications Commission that cash for available distribution by apit end its $5-a-month charge for Bell proximately $127 million once the Mobile TV service.

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The CRTC ruled in January that The company said it plans to inBell can no longer exempt customers’ crease its dividend by nine per cent wireless data used through the app when the deal closes, and by an adfrom their monthly caps. The pricing ditional six to seven per cent once the arrangement originally allowed Bell South Hedland project is fully comcustomers to stream up to 10 hours of missioned. The deal will see TransAlta programming on their mobile devices receive about $220 million in cash and without counting the usage against $1.1 billion in common and class B their monthly wireless data caps. shares of TransAlta Renewables, which will also spend about $490 million to fund the construction and commissioning of South Hedland.

To help pay for the deal, TransAlta Renewables said it has signed a deal with a syndicate of underwriters to raise $200 million by issuing 15.8 million subscription receipts at a price of $12.65 each.

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The great grey owl is the world’s largest species of owl by length and lives throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Adults have a large, rounded head with a grey face and yellow eyes, with darker circles around them. The owls range in length from 61 to 84 cm (24 to 33 inches), averaging 72 cm (28 inches) for females and 67 cm (26 inches) for males. The wingspan can exceed 152 cm (60 inches). As with most owl species, the males are usually smaller than the females. These owls tend to be permanent residents, only migrating south and southeast when food is scarce.

Reform Party racing to recruit candidates

BY MARY-ANN BARR ADVOCATE STAFF The Reform Party of Alberta may be in a race against time if it wants to run at least the minimum number of candidates required to be officially recognized in the next provincial election.

Leader Randy Thorsteinson, who is from Red Deer, said on Monday that the party began forming last fall. It had aimed to run a full slate of candidates in a provincial election, which wasn’t expected until next spring, based on the fixed election time frame set by legislation.

However, Premier Jim Prentice’s Progressive Conservative government has been sending signals that Thursday’s provincial budget will be a tough

one, and a mandate will be required from voters much sooner.

Thorsteinson said his party must have at least 44 candidates running in the 87 provincial constituencies in order to be recognized by Elections Alberta as an official party.

He said he and others started thinking about forming the party last fall when the Reform Party name became available. They received authorization in mid-January from Elections Alberta to go ahead with the name.

Since then, they have been working at putting the party together and gathering support. “We’ve been doing the dreaded demon dialing. We’ve done 38 of the 87 ridings so far,” letting people know about the party.

Thorsteinson, 58, is no stranger to politics, though he has never been elected. He was the leader of the So-

cial Credit Party of Alberta about two decades ago, and later led the Alberta Alliance Party, which eventually merged with the Wildrose Party.

Thorsteinson describes the Reform Party of Alberta as “compassionate, pro-family and we’re fiscally conservative with a laser focus on patients and health care, students and education and ... tax dollars are a sacrifice for families to give because the more they pay in taxes the more they can’t spend on their families.”

In order to be registered as a political party, they need 9,000 signatures.

To run, they need at least 44 candidates, Thorsteinson said. Given the likelihood of an early election, they are now solely focusing on trying to run enough candidates.

“It’s really a huge task and I blame the premier. The biggest problem I

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have is we have a fixed election law ... and (the premier) doesn’t have the decency or doesn’t support democracy enough,” to tell everyone in advance when the earlier election is going to be, said Thorsteinson.

“It’s the unpredictability right now.

I just don’t know what we’re going to be able to accomplish. ... We’re working feverishly right now.

“The only thing that’s going to stop us right this second is if the premier calls a very, very early election.”

If they do field the required number of candidates, Thorsteinson said he would run in one of the two Red Deer ridings.

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Paul Henderson to speak at Catholic foundation event The legendary Canadian hockey player who scored the winning goal in the 1972 Summit Series against Russia will be in Red Deer on April 30.

Paul Henderson will have a question and answer session, as well as take part in the Red Deer Regional Catholic Foundation’s annual fundraiser.

The fundraiser will feature a live and silent auction.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. The event has limited seating of 100.

Tickets are $1,000 for two, $2,000 for four, $4,000 for six, or $5,000 for eight.

Tickets forms can be picked up at Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools Division central office, located at 5210 61th St. For information about the foundation, visit www.catholicedfoundation. ca.

For further information about the event, call 403-343-1055.

GrammaLink fabric sale to help African children Grandmothers in Africa who are raising their grandchildren will receive funds from a local fabric sale.

GrammaLink-Africa raises awareness and funds for grandmothers in Africa whose grandchildren who have been orphaned by AIDS. GrammaLinkAfrica is made up of local grandmothers and their supporters.

All proceeds from the fabric sale go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmother Campaign, which funds community-based organizations in Africa.

The fabric sale is on April 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gaetz Memorial United Church, at 4758 50th St. in Red Deer.

Donations of fabric and yarn for the sale will be accepted until Friday, April 10. To donate or for further information, contact Mary Ellen at 403-3401365 or Shirley at 403-347-5958.

Fraud charges withdrawn before start of trial Fraud charges against a one-time Balzac resident were withdrawn ahead of a trial scheduled to start on Monday.

The Crown withdrew four charges against David Griffith, 39, in relation to a number of contracts for Baker Hughes between Jan. 1, 2006, and March 22, 2010.

A Court of Queen’s Bench trial was scheduled to start in Red Deer on Monday.

However, charges of extortion by misusing his position were withdrawn before the matter could head to trial.

Armed robbery sentence must wait for several weeks The sentencing for a young man charged with armed robbery has been delayed several weeks.

Jordan Curtis Baron, 19, of Ponoka was to be sentenced on Monday in Red Deer provincial court. He was charged with armed robbery, and using an imitation firearm and disguise with intent.

However, Baron’s lawyer was unable to attend. Defence counsel Will Willms asked for an adjournment on behalf of Baron’s counsel Rick Wyrozub. Baron will be sentenced on April 13 in Red Deer provincial court.

Baron and two other men from Ponoka were arrested after a Mac’s convenience store in Red Deer was robbed on Feb. 3, 2014.

Baron pleaded guilty to armed robbery on March 4. The Crown is seeking

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Surveillance photo of Brad’s Pit theft suspect.

Restaurant safe stolen, police seek suspect Red Deer RCMP are looking for a man who stole a small safe from a north Red Deer restaurant on March 13.

A surveillance video caught an image of the man who had a meal at Brad’s Pit Smokehouse before forcing his way into a locked office. The suspect left with cash from an employee’s purse and a small safe that contained an undisclosed amount of money. The incident happened about 7 p.m.

The man is described as Caucasian, about 28 years old, and about 1.7 metres tall (five feet seven inches). He has tattoos on both arms and was driving a small tan SUV.

City census PINs to be circulated next week Red Deer residents can fill out the city census online starting next month.

The City of Red Deer is hand-delivering personal identification numbers to allow each household to access the online census.

“This is our third year of using the online option, and we hope it’s even more successful than the first two.

Last year, approximately 40 per cent of residents responded online,” said Christine Kenzie, legislative services project co-ordinator.

A census letter with instructions and a PIN will be hand-delivered to every home in Red Deer between April 1 and 6.

The PIN is specific to each address and is required to enter the census website. The site can be accessed at www.reddeer.ca/census starting on April 1.

Residents can complete the census online from April 1 to 19. This year, residents who use the online tool can enter a contest to win a tablet.

“The online tool is easy, convenient, and secure.

“We’re hoping to encourage all residents to count themselves in with this year’s census, no matter the means of responding,” said Kenzie.

“If people do not have access to the Internet personally, there is the option of using a computer at the Red Deer Public Library, visiting the census booth at Let’s Talk at Bower Place shopping centre on April 11, calling the census office at 403-342-8317 or wait for an enumerator to come to your home starting April 20.”

Census information is important to city planning, infrastructure, programs and services. An accurate count ensure the city gets the appropriate amount of grant funding from other levels of government.

This year’s census will ask how many people live in each household, as well as the gender and the year of birth of each person. The city also wants to know if anyone in your household needs or prefers the city to

An 11th hour lawyer firing has delayed the start of a trial into a man accused of theft and fraud that allegedly occurred in the Consort area.

Samuel Skinner, 59, of Edmonton was to stand trial in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench starting on Monday before a judge alone.

Skinner’s counsel Darin Sprake informed Justice Vital Ouellette that their relationship had deteriorated over the weekend after a solid working relationship for three years.

Sprake also told Ouellette that he advised Skinner of lawyers who would be able to understand the file and the charges, noting that they are complex.

Sprake requested that the trial be adjourned so Skinner could retain new counsel and that counsel could review disclosure and the outcome of the preliminary inquiry, which was held in May 2013.

Crown prosecutor Tony Bell took no position on the motion to withdraw by Sprake, which easily allowed Sprake to come off the record.

Bell took a more nuanced position with the adjournment motion, saying he is opposed to it, pointing out that the charges dated from incidents in 2003 to 2005, but that he understood if Ouellette were to grant the application as they are complex charges.

The charges were the result of an extensive investigation and were not laid until 2012.

RCMP charged Skinner and Patrick Gramlich, 58, of Consort with fraud and theft charges. It is alleged that more than $130,000 was stolen. Charges against Gramlich were stayed by the Crown.

The matter now returns to the Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench arraignment list and will be heard on May 4.

RDC student executive take over on May 1 Red Deer College students have elected executives for the 2015-16 term.

Maryanne McGrath is president, Luke Neilson is vice-president operations, and Brady Podloski is vicepresident student life for the Red Deer College Student Association.

The current student association executive members will remain in office until April 30. The newly elected members will take over on May 1.

The position of vice-president college affairs will be filled in the fall through a byelection.

Rec Centre pool closed from March 30 to April 6 The Recreation Centre swimming pool will be closed from March 30 through April 6 for unscheduled main-

tenance and repairs.

The pool reopens to the public on April 7.

Although the pool area will close, the rest of the Recreation Centre remains open to the public. Regularly scheduled drop-in, dry land, and fitness programming will continue as usual.

Swimmers are reminded that the Collicutt Centre, G.H. Dawe Community Centre and Roland Michener Aquatic Centre are open during this time.

For information about lane swim hours and water workout classes, stop by the customer service desk, call 403309-8428 or visit www.reddeer.ca.

Earth Hour yoga in Lacombe on Saturday Enjoy free yoga by candlelight in Lacombe during Earth Hour on Saturday night.

People can turn out their lights, grab their yoga mat and assemble in the upper lobby at Kinsmen Aquatic Centre. The free yoga is from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. The address is 5429 53rd St. in Lacombe.

Many communities mark Earth Hour annually to remind people to reduce energy use.

Man accused of choking officer in court on April 10 The man accused of choking a Sylvan Lake RCMP officer made his first appearance in Red Deer provincial court on Monday.

Darrel James Jamieson, 36, of Rocky Mountain House, is charged with multiple offences, including assaulting a peace officer, choking to overcome resistance, dangerous driving, refusal to provide a breath sample, impaired operation of a vehicle, and failure to stop for peace officers.

He was arrested near Eckville on March 6 after an alleged struggle with police, including one officer being choked. Jamieson has since been released from custody.

Judge Gordon Deck adjourned the matter until Friday, April 10.

Women of Excellence nominations sought The deadline for Red Deer and District Community Foundation women of excellence nominations is fast approaching.

Individuals nominated for the award have offered unique and exemplary contributions to the development of others and the community.

There are 11 categories that women can be nominated for.

All nominations need to be received by the Red Deer and District Community Foundation on March 31 at 4 p.m.

The foundation office is located at suite 203, 4805 48 St. For nomination forms, look under initiatives at www.rddcf.ca. Hard copies are available at the foundation office. For further information, call 403-341-6911.

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Everything was my fault I woke up with a start. I was dream- some really great work on the kitchen ing that in some perverse and twisted floors as we were planning on hosting universe, my husband’s stinky work a get together that night. Lars had a clothes had gotten mixed in with my birthday party to attend at one in the whites. afternoon, which was going I’d tell you more about it to work out perfectly bebut thankfully memory loss cause I’d be down one kid has dulled the nightmare to go and do groceries for almost completely from my said evening party. recollection.

By noon, Lars was bugAt the time, however, the ging me almost every other sudden awakening made me minute, asking when we wonder about my real-life were to set off to the parwashing adventures. I ran ty. I finally got fed up and down to the basement while walked over to the brightlystill wiping the sleep out of coloured invitation hung on my droopy eyelids. Perhaps our fridge to show him the it is a mothering thing, or a time posted on it.

LINDSAY pinprick of OCD, but I knew I froze upon opening up BROWN something had gone awry in the card. It was not 1 p.m. the laundry room. the party started but ME PLUS THREE that Our roommate, as sweet actually 11 a.m. It was as as he was trying to be, had though my guts had swiftunknowingly swapped a load of my ly moved up into my throat and any delicates into the dryer. Some of items sudden movement would cause them were unharmed, some salvageable and to come pouring out of me. Eventuothers … well, may they rest in peace. ally, I would have to move — eventuI shouldn’t have left them in the wash- ally, I would have to tell Lars about my ing machine to hang dry at a later time; senselessness.

I should have just finished the job then We raced to the car and sped to the and there. It was my own fault. party locale. We had missed the first And that exact sentence seemed to half but we were just in time for cake become the ongoing theme of my awful and pizza. Lars didn’t let me forget day. that I was the one who made him miss I had set out to do cleaning, doing half the party and guilt gobbled me up

with every side-eyed look I received from the on-time moms. But what was I supposed to say? It was my own fault for being disorganized.

We went grocery shopping after the last half of the party; Lars was still stewing about his loss of partying time.

He was being very unco-operative and Sophie decided to follow suit with her big brother. I had two cantankerous children, a cart with a bum wheel and a dinner menu list in my head that is quickly being pushed out by mounting anxieties.

As I unpack all the groceries at home, I realize I’ve forgotten more than half of what I needed. Need I say it? Sure, I’ll say it: it was my own fault; a list probably would have been a good thing.

I decided I could make do, however, and set in on peeling beets for my beet and goat cheese salad. To top my day off, I just finished wiping down some particularly dirty mushrooms and it seemed that the purple beetroot combined with the excess mushroom mess on my fingertips made for an extremely unpleasing visual.

Thank God I was done leaving my house for the day.

Think again.

Lars rushed me while I chopped up a rather juicy beet and said, “Don’t get mad, but there is a bead stuck in my

ear.”

You’re joking right?

No siree — no joke. And it is really in there, too, so far back in fact that it can only be seen if his head it tilted at the perfect angle with a very intense light shining in there.

As we sat in the emergency waiting room, I glanced down at my disgustinglooking hands.

They reminded me of a marker explosion combined with a diaper job gone terribly wrong. I should have washed them before we left. I should have checked the birthday party invitation twice. I should have been watching more closely so he didn’t stick a bead in his damn ear.

But as Lars lays his head on my shoulder, I feel easiness between us. I am here for him now, and always will be when he needs me. As parents, we are going to drop the proverbial ball — let’s face it, with these 24-hour work days and the teeming pressure we face, it’s inevitable.

And even though some days it seems to be all our fault, I’m just glad I can be the one who holds his hand and tells him that everything is going to “bead” OK. And he laughs and tells me that I’m the best.

Lindsay Brown is a Sylvan Lake mother of two and freelance columnist.

Beware of false wisdom and those who peddle it “I’m not sure I can answer that,” I replied, “without sounding self-important.”

I was talking with a friend about life and he surprised me by asking if I considered myself a wise person. It reminded me of the Zen paradox about enlightenment: the moment you think you’re enlightened, you’re not. I told him I thought wisdom was a journey and not a destination. He considered my comment then told me I hadn’t answered his question.

That said, do you consider yourself a wise person?

Before we go any further, let me define wisdom (for the purpose of this piece) as the blending of accumulated knowledge and experience with insight and awareness.

I think most of us would like to think we are wise. The idea of wisdom sounds noble and goal-worthy. But it isn’t easy to tell if we have MURRAY really achieved it.

FUHRER On the surface, wisdom seems clear-cut, but it’s a rather subjective assessment. You might consider a particular politician, religious figure or spiritual leader wise. Others might disagree. You might find the words of a certain writer or media personality inspiring and consider them wise. Others might scoff at such an assertion and declare them to be fools or liars.

I’ve listened to and read the words of purportedly wise individuals and found myself bewildered. Their wisdom seemed demonstrably false to me, and I naively thought I had coined the term “false wisdom.”

Research proved the term to be well-worn. The notion of real and false wisdom has been bandied back and forth in religious and philosophical circles for years.

As for me, I have yet to meet someone whose wisdom was all-encompassing. Many people are wise with regard to a specific aspect of life. Often, it’s an area of expertise such as managing people or building a house. These same people may have little if any wisdom in other areas. I knew of a man once who was a brilliant manager and motivator yet had three failed marriages. I’m not judging him but simply noting his wisdom did not extend to all areas of his life.

I can admit that I have not always been the wisest individual. Over the years, I have made many poor choices with regard to finances and career choices.

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It’s hard to be wise when you’re afraid, and for much own ignorance and lack of understanding, and workof my life, I was terrified of responsibility, conflict — ing to transcend it. And despite what you might have you name it. It wasn’t until I started working on my been taught, wisdom isn’t necessarily tied to age. I self-esteem that I can claim to have developed any know far too many foolish old people and brilliant wisdom at all. young people to think otherwise.

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The research by the Rand Corp. think-tank found that obesity rates in South Los Angeles continued to rise after passage of the law.

“It had no meaningful effect,” Rand senior economist Roland Sturm said.

“There’s no evidence that diets have improved more in South LA. Obesity and overweight rates have not fallen.”

Health experts said a single intervention would not reverse the obesity problem. People also have to exercise and make lifestyle changes, they said.

“It’s not just about limiting unhealthy food, but increasing access to healthy food,” said Alex Ortega, a professor of public health at the University of California, Los Angeles, who had no role in the study.

Rand researchers reviewed permits issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, which inspects food outlets. There were no licenses for stand-alone fast-food restaurants, but chains opened 17 new outlets in strip shopping centres and food courts in South Los Angeles from 2008 to 2012.

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FUHRER: You don’t know everything The truth is, when you feel good about yourself and you’re expressing from a place of love (as opposed to fear) you’re more willing to experience life and to reflect, ponder deeply and to learn. You’re also more likely to share your insights and help others along the path of life.

I think a vital step in the direction of acquiring wisdom is to acknowledge that you don’t know everything.

The fact is we can only begin learning when we can admit that we have much to learn. This requires that you drop the ego’s need to always be right rather than happy. If you’ve decided to embark on a wisdom-seeking mission, congratulations! Here are some ways you might begin. Start by talking with people you consider wise, and be willing to hold your concept of wisdom up to the bright light of reality for a closer examination. Seek alternative points of view and look for congruency in the words and behaviour of those you admire. I keep a list of “wise” words on my bulletin board in both my work and home office: read, observe, experiment, reflect, teach, listen, copy and learn. Keep an open mind and an open heart. Remember that wisdom is knowledge integrated. This is a lifelong process.

Of the wisest people I have met, there appears a recurring theme. Wise people: ● Demonstrate harmony between their words and actions; ● Possess the moral qualities of compassion and courage; ● Are most often sincere and direct with others; ● Tend to have a great deal of selfknowledge; ● Are motivated and able to motivate others; ● Passionate about what stirs their souls; ● Are disciplined and goal-focused; ● Have focus and personal power; ● Seek the wise counsel of others; ● Happily share what they know; ● Strive to achieve their dreams; ● Correct course quickly.

“Wisdom is the right use of knowledge,” wrote British Particular Baptist preacher Charles Spurgeon. “To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom.” Am I a wise person? I’m working on it and I hope you are, too. Reflecting back, perhaps it’s not the journey that makes you wiser though it does provide you with experiences that can be turned into knowledge and with some time and effort, integrated into wisdom.

Murray Fuhrer is a self-esteem expert and facilitator. His recent book is entitled Extreme Esteem: The Four Factors. For more information on self-esteem, check the Extreme Esteem website at www.extremeesteem.ca.

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I’m talking about a private dialogue when you say something like this: “Honey, I love you very much. In all of our years of marriage, that hasn’t changed. What has changed is the time we used to talk about life and our shared interests together. I feel that I’ve dropped in importance on your priority list, even below your gaming.

That’s not what I signed up for. It’s not what you signed up for. Tell me, how can we change this?”

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A&E’s Neighbors With Benefits, a series that debuted Sunday night, opens with a truly hilarious scene. The camera reveals a sunny, idyllic neighbourhood with a couple holding hands.

There’s a shot of an American flag, a church and then a bunch of crosses.

Someone actually yells, “Hidey ho, neighbour!”

It’s suburban bliss. Inside one of the beautiful homes, a sweet middle-aged real estate agent shows a young married couple around the rooms, pointing out the large master bedroom.

The wife turns to the agent: “Have you heard about the rumours of this neighbourhood?” she giggles. “That there’s wild neighbourhood parties all the time?”

The agent looks aghast. “No,” she says. “This is a great family neighbourhood. We’ve got lots of kids. I haven’t heard anything about that.”

OH REALLY? Well, the real estate agent is extremely out of the loop. Because as we learn as the soft music in the background suddenly stops, this unnamed neighbourhood (which you can learn with a quick Google search is outside of Cincinnati) is famous for being chock-full of swingers. Yes, those married couples that seem like just your average suburban moms and dads — until you learn that in their free time, they enjoy hosting parties where they all get drunk and swap partners for the night.

That’s the introduction, painfully scripted but at least amusingly selfaware. Hey, if you’re about to go on a rant about the state of television, it’s rough out there in reality show land, especially for A&E. Duck Dynasty isn’t doing so well, and Storage Wars has seen better days. So we don’t blame the network for airing Neighbors With Benefits, even though it may seem crazy to some people.

And no, we’re not talking about the actual swinging. The crazy part is that for a “controversial” show about swinging and sex, it goes an incredibly tame route. Instead of delving into scandalous topics, it chooses to focus much of its first episode on swinger etiquette. Because that’s what viewers really want to know when they tune in

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Music producer Bob Ezrin will chair the international jury, which also includes former governor general Adrienne Clarkson and soprano Deborah Voigt.

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the neighbourhood, who take pride in introducing people to their lifestyle.

“I’m just your everyday typical suburban housewife,” Diana explains to the camera. “I go to work, pick up kids from school, do homework, cook dinner. I’m really no different than anyone else except that I happen to be a swinger on the side.”

Tony insists that even though he tries to convert as many people as possible to the lifestyle, it’s not like he’s a cult leader or anything. Still, he admits, “we hunt and we recruit young, physically attractive couples.”

Anyway, Tony is the person Mike frantically calls when he starts receiving racy texts from Brittany. Tony explains that that’s not allowed in swing-

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age groups ranging from small children to young adults — included the Jenny Archer and Annabel the Actress series and the novel This is Laura. Her husband said that a personal favou-

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Tony and Diana, the lead swingers of the neighbourhood, take pride in introducing young, physically attractive couples to their lifestyle.

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Not that A&E could show much, of course, but it doesn’t really even allude to anything. Instead, the drama is about rules. For example, did you know that in the swinger world (the technical term, viewers learn, is “in the lifestyle”) it’s inappropriate for swingers to communicate outside of a group? So even though married couple Mike and Maria can hook up with married couple Brittany and Cody, it’s considered very wrong for Brittany to send Mike flirty lingerie selfies with captions such as “Happy naughty nurse day!”

We learn most of these rules through Tony and Diana, the lead swingers of

er-ville. Because there’s a difference between cheating and swinging. Really! Swinging is something that you agree on with your spouse; cheating is when two people who aren’t married to each other have an interaction outside the group. So Tony urges Mike to tell his wife, Maria, about the texts, and tell Brittany she needs to stop.

Tony is very strict about this. “If you don’t put in structure and rules, (swinging) is dangerous,” he says. “This is not a healthy thing to do for a relationship that isn’t ready. This is not an easy thing to do for a relationship that is.”

From there, it’s all kinds of typical reality show drama. Both couples show up to Tony and Diana’s Friday night swinger party and Maria, Mike’s wife, confronts Brittany about the texts.

There are lots of tears. Cody is very hurt that his wife was secretly texting another man.

It’s actually kind of a fascinating dynamic, especially when the show digs deeper about why couples do this anyway. (For the record: boredom, fear of aging, just can’t commit.) But the majority of people who tune into a show about swingers don’t actually want to know about why: they want to get the more sordid stuff. And it’s just not going to happen. Sorry — aside from one swingers’ double-date makeout session, the pilot doesn’t offer much.

The rest is all a mystery, including who goes into what rooms with whom at Tony and Diana’s party. Which, incidentally, boasts both beer pong and a big box of condoms. Another swinging rule is that everyone must use protection, although some couples prefer the “soft swap,” which means they can do anything with another person except actually have sex.

While facts like those are at least somewhat informative, that’s the ultimate problems with these kind of shows, particularly ones about sex on cable TV: The network can’t show or talk about anything too scandalous, so it’s destined to be boring. It’s actually admirable that the producers want to focus on the emotional impact of swinging, but that’s not the titillating premise the show promises — and as a result, viewers are likely to tune out.

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KLASSEN Mr. Robert Frank Klassen of Rimbey, Alberta passed away in Rimbey Long Term Care on Thursday March 19, 2015 at the age of 90 years.

Predeceased by his parents; Frank and Mary Klassen and by two brothers; Lloyd and Harry, Robert is survived by his two sons; Lorne (Karen) Klassen of Chestemere, Alberta, Jim (Miriyana) of Summerland, British Columbia, his one daughter; Marcy Cornforth of Lacombe. Robert also leaves to mourn seven grandchildren; Jeff, Lisa, Ginger, Lana, Scott, Jenean, Dylan and six greatgrandchildren. A Celebration of Robert’s life will be held from the Rimbey United Church on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 with Reverend Deborah Laing officiating. If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society Red Deer Unit #101, 6751-52 Avenue, Red Deer, AB. T4N 4K8. Expressions of Sympathy may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Rimbey and Lacombe in charge of arrangements. Phone (403) 843-3388 or (403) 782-3366 “A Caring Family, Caring For Families”

RHINE Perry On March 22, 2015 Mr. Perry Rhine of Alix passed away at the age of 90 years. He is survived by his wife Violet Rhine; family Linda Palmer (Bob, Lisa and Cody), Beverly Knapp (Ernie, Steven, Kelsey and Cathleen), Dan Rhine (Daniel and Tracy), David Rhine (Christopher, January, Raven and Dana), Gloria Seely (Dallas, Nate, Kyle and Erin), Wade Rhine (Brayden, Dayton and Layla), Melody Luikham (Victor, Jared and Naomi), Anita Rust (Steve), Lucy Rust, Erica Rust, and Karl Rust; his first wife Wanda Rowland; as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. A Funeral Service will be held at the Lacombe Community Seventh-day Adventist Church at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25 with the Interment Service following at 4:00 p.m. at the Alix Cemetery. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Lacombe Community Seventh-day Adventist Church.

To express condolences to Perry’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

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LAYTON, Rick (William Richmond), a long time employee of Canada Safeway and resident at Gull Lake, passed away on March 1, 2015.

Rick is survived by his brothers Gordon (Patricia) and Barry (Dian); nieces Jennifer (Joe) and Heather (Steve); nephews Ben and John; and great nephews, Daniel and Noah. Cremation has taken place and there will be no open service. He would want you to celebrate his life by sharing memories and stories with each other and remembering him in your own way. Much thanks to Kendal & Johanna & Marie Anna as well as Dr.s Sokolowski, Gregg, & Curtis in RDRHC ICU.

McFEE Sept.9, 1945 ~ Mar. 20, 2015 With heavy hearts the McFee Family announces the passing of David Curwood McFee at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Rimbey on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the age of 69 years. David is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Mary; his daughter, Karen (Jason) of Pine Lake and their twin girls, Summer and Autumn; his son, Jonathan (Becky) of Edmonton and their children, Daniel, Abigail, and Matthew; and his brother, Wayne (Margo) of Vancouver, B.C.; as well as additional family members and many friends. David was predeceased by his father, John; his stepfather, Nelson; and his mother, Dorothy.

A Public Memorial Service in Celebration of David’s Life will be held at the Rimbey Church of the Nazarene, Rimbey on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend David Holmes officiating. Interment will precede the Memorial Service in the West Haven Cemetery, Rimbey. If friends desire, memorial tributes in David’s Memory may be made directly to the David Thompson Health Trust, Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre ~ Acute Care Whirlpool Fund, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0; or to the Prostate Cancer Centre, Southern Alberta Institute of Urology, Rockyview General Hospital, 6500 7007 14 Street S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2V 1P9.

Condolences to the McFee Family may also be expressed by e-mail to: special_reflections@telusplanet.net Funeral and Burial Arrangements for the Late David Curwood McFee entrusted to the care of

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MILLER Raymond (Dale) Surrounded by the love of his family, beloved Husband, father and grandfather Raymond “Dale” Miller, age 75, of Innisfail, Alberta passed away suddenly on March 22, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Joan; his four children Adrienne (David), Donna (Lee), Steven (Bridgett), and Michele (Bert).

He also leaves to mourn him his seven grandchildren; Justin, Stephanie (David), Carson, Erica, Selena, Blaise and Jaz. He is also survived by his two sisters Marilyn Moore (Chuck) and Joan Simpson (Dale) and family too numerous to list but not forgotten. Dale was born in Wynyard, SK on June 24, 1939 to Doris and Ray Miller who both predeceased him.

Dale and his wife Joan had a wonderful life together, they shared a special love that was easily apparent to others. Dale was a corporal in the Royal Canadian Airforce and took much pride in that. After owning several businesses Dale became involved in municipal politics and spent many years as a councillor for the Town of Okotoks and then Innisfail.

Their final stop before retirement was in Edmonton where Dale worked for Municipal Affairs. Upon retiring Dale and Joan moved to Innisfail where they have spent the last 15 years enjoying the life that they worked so hard to achieve.

They spent many days on the golf course and enjoyed several travel opportunities as well. It was also here that Dale honed his carpentry skills. He was well known for the beautiful woodworking that he did. Dale was an active member of the Legion and always carried the Canadian Flag during special ceremonies. Dale will be sadly missed by all who loved and respected him.

The funeral for Dale will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Innisfail, Alberta on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 1:00p.m. In lieu of flowers, Dale would have appreciated donations to S.T.A.R.S. or the Royal Canadian Legion Innisfail Branch.

HEARTLAND FUNERAL SERVICES LTD., INNISFAIL entrusted with arrangements.

Phone: 403-227-0006. www.heartlandfuneralservices.com

PAUL Jason Christopher It is with tremendous sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Jason Christopher Paul, who was born on Nov. 5th, 1979 at the D.E.C.H. in Fredericton, NB. He passed away Mar. 8th, 2015, in his home in Red Deer, AB. He was a loving son, uncle, brother and father. He leaves behind, to cherish his memory, his son Jayden Christopher John Paul, daughter Kayla Jaye Paul, son Jacob Kolten Jase Paul, mother Vicky Price (Stewart), stepfather Jeff Price, stepmother Anne Guimond, grandmother Sharon Hovey, sister Andrea Middleton (Paul), brother-inlaw Shawn Middleton, niece Lily, nephews Christopher and Hunter, brother John Price, sister-in-law Aubrey Price, sister Amy Paul, niece Allison and nephews Robert and Luke. He was predeceased by his father Christopher Paul, grandfather Cedric Stewart and grandparents George and Barbara Paul.

“Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard, But always near.

Still loved, still missed And very dear.”

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KEYERA is looking for a Plant Operator to join our Nevis Gas Plant.

The Nevis Gas Plant is a first class steam plant and a sour gas processing facility located approximately 50 km east of Red Deer.

- Minimum of 3-5 years sour natural gas operations experience - Experience with inlet compression, gas sweetening, compression, fractionation, lean oil systems, power boilers, sulphur plant, refrigeration, DCS and product storage will be considered assets - Preference will be given to a 2nd Class Steam Ticket or a 3rd Class with positive progression towards a 2nd Class Please visit www.keyera.com for more information LOCAL SERVICE CO. in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets.

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A Celebration of Jason’s life will be held at the Popular Ridge Hall, Popular Ridge, Medical 100,000 Alberta on Friday, March Potential 27th, 2015 at 2:00 PM. A F/T & P/T Pharmacist Funeral Service was held at Buyers??? positions req’d. Apply w/ Saint Anthony’s Catholic resume to: Highland Green Church, Fredrickton, New Value Drug Mart, Red Deer Brunswick on Tuesday March P/T Professional Medical 17 at 12:00. Cremation was Secretary needed in Red Central Alberta entrusted to McAdam’s Deer. Fax: 403-314-0499 LIFE SERVING CENTRAL Funeral Home and ALBERTA RURAL Crematorium. Condolences REGION Oilfield may be forwarded to: www.sylvanlakefuneralhome.ca CALL SYLVAN LAKE AND ROCKY 309-3300 FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORIUM, Restaurant/ your Golden Rule Funeral is now accepting Homes. 403-887-2151 applications for the Hotel

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No experience or education req’d. Job description avail. at www.timhortons.com Apply in person to 6620 Orr Drive. Red Deer, 6017 Parkwood Road, Blackfalds, or 4924-46 St. Lacombe. Fax: 403-782-9685 or Call 403-848-2356

Duties include but are not limited to: Cleaning vehicles inside and out Expediting & hotshots Maintaining inventory and tool cribs Preparation of vehicles EAST 40TH PUB and equipment for field use Vehicle maintenance and REQ’S P/Tor F/T COOK Apply in person with resume record keeping 3811 40th Ave. Various other duties as required FULL and PART TIME Preference will be given to Kitchen Staff candidates who are Send resume to: reliable, efficient, accurate, FandB@golfsylvanlake.com highly organized and capable of multi tasking JJAM Management (1987) and able to complete tasks Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s in a timely manner. We Requires to work at these are looking for Team Players.

Red Deer, AB locations: Please send resumes to: 5111 22 St. resumes@ 37444 HWY 2 S newcartcontracting.com 37543 HWY 2N AND keggen@ 700 3020 22 St. newcartcontracting.com FOOD ATTENDANT OR Fax to 403-729-2396 Req’d permanent shift NO PHONE CALLS weekend day and evening PLEASE both full and part time.

16 Vacancies, $10.25/hr. + benefits. Start ASAP. Job description www.timhortons.com Education and experience Newcart Contracting not req’d.

(1993) Ltd. is looking for a Apply in person or fax Certified Safety resume to: 403-314-1303

Trainer

Must have valid H2S, First Aid/CPR, Confined Space Entry /Monitor, WHIMIS, and Fall Protection certification. Safety Contractors will also be considered for this position.

Fax, Resume, tickets and current drivers abstract to (403) 729-2396 or E-mail to: resumes@ newcartcontracting.com No phone inquiries please

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

D2 RED DEER ADVOCATE Tuesday, March 24, 2015

850

NOW HIRING STEEL STUD FRAMERS Light/Heavy Gauge THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for 4 F/T Exp’d LINE COOKS at all stations. MUST HAVE: •

2 yrs. relevant exp., completion of High School, be reliable, self motivated, work well under limited supervision in fast paced environment.

Framing. Must have experience. Great opportunity for long term employment. Email: info@lwbsi.com or Fax: 403.668.1142

Truckers/ Drivers

860

850

LOOKING for labourer P/T job. Have Class 1 dr. lic.

Call cell: 1-506-663-9429

1500-1990

CENTRAL AB based trucking company requires

CONTRACT DRIVERS in AB. Home the odd night.

Weekends off. Late model tractor pref. 403-586-4558

Misc.

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880

ACADEMIC Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

SPRING START

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

Advocate Opportunities

1580

Children's Items

TOYS & Books, Raggedy Ann Sleeping bag. All for $25. 403-314-9603

Electronics

Household Furnishings

SET of 2 rocker swivel chairs, $40; set of 2 wooden kitchen chairs, $30; and queen size hideaway bed, $60. Can deliver. 403-346-0674

WANTED Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

Misc. for Sale

LAMPS, (2) electric, 25 yrs. $20. for both; over 100 LP records, all for $100.; Misc. collection of matches, $5.

403-885-5020 SHEETS. towels, misc. dishes & household items.

All for $25. 403-314-9603 SUITCASE, carry-on with roller, black. Very good cond. $10. 403-314-9603

Supplies

PS3 with 7 games $140; 403-782-3847

1630

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

1660

TO GIVE AWAY TO GOOD LOVING HOME. 6 yr old Maremma Italian Sheep Dog. Male.

403-343-7100

Travel Packages

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

Spruce, Pine, Birch -Split. avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

LOGS

rentals FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

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

Houses/ Duplexes

Household Appliances

1710

DRYER, Inglis HD, white ext. large capacity, Electric. $100.

403-309-4518

CLEARVIEW AREA

MAYTAG washer and dryer, GE fridge and stove $400/all 403-346-3941

Eastman Cres. and Edge Close appox. $60.00/mo.

Edis Cl. and 2 blks. of Ellenwood Dr. $55.28/mo.

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Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

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

Cole St., Cardinal Ave, and Cosgrove Cl. $105.12/mo. also Carpenter St. area and Cunningham Cres. $75.22/mo.

EASTVIEW AREA

1900

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

AFFORDABLE

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

1840

Dogs

Homestead Firewood

CARRIERS REQUIRED

1800

FILING CABINET, 2 drawer metal $10.

403-885-5020

INTELEVISION with games $140; 403-782-3847

Firewood

1760

10’ of bottom cabinets, 6’ of top cabinets, good for garage/shed, $125 403-886-2542

1605 Office

ATARI w/14 games $140; 403-782-3847

EquipmentHeavy

1720

INGLIS FRIDGE, almond runs perfect, EXC.cond, great for garage or cottage $100 403-886-2542

CLASSIFICATIONS

C & C COATINGS in Innisfail is seeking F/T PREPPER/Powder Coater • GED Preparation Competitive wages and benefits. Fax resume to: • Women in the Trades Program 403-227-1165 or email bslager@telus.net • Math and Science for You can sell your guitar the Trades Program for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS Gov’t of Alberta Funding and we’ll sell it for you! may be available.

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

895

Positions Wanted

stuff

733644 Ab Ltd. O/A The Rusty Pelican

Trades

DISPATCHER REQ’D. Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential.

Verbal and written communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295

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Salary is $14 - $18./hr. 40 hr. wk. dependant on exp.

Location of employment: 4105 2079 - 50 Ave. Red Deer, AB T4R 1Z4 email: bennett2014.bkkp@ gmail.com or Call 403-347-1414 or Fax to: 403-347-1161 Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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880

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Household Furnishings

1720

CHESTERFIELD and chair, brown frame, beige cushions $195 obo 403-347-0293

CLASSIFICATIONS

3020

3 BDRM. house in Rimbey $1200 +/mo.

403-704-6397 FOR LEASE, Executive style 1/2 duplex in Lacombe on large lot.

4 bdrms., 3 bath, dble. garage, no pets, N/S. 403-588-2740 INNISFAIL older 3 bdrm. house, lrg. lot. $975/mo.

403-886-5342 or 357-7817

43A Ave. West to 46 Ave. Between 35 & 37 St. $63.00/mo.

With 38 papers, approximately: $199.00/mo.

FOR FLYERS, FRIDAY FORWARD & EXPRESS

3 days per week, no weekends ROUTES IN:

ANDERS AREA Alexander Cres., Arnold Close, Ackerman Cres. Ammeter Close, Addington Drive, Atlee / Ansett Cres.

Allsop Ave. / Allsop Cres.

BOWER AREA Boyce St. / Byer Close Barrett Drive

For More Information, Please call Prodie 403-314-4301

CARRIERS REQUIRED

1 day a week in: LACOMBE BLACKFALDS Please call Rick for details 403-314-4303

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For Afternoon Delivery of Flyers, Express and Friday Forward 2 Days/Week (Wed. & Fri.)

HIGHLAND GREEN Hunter, Hanna & Harvey Close 58 Ave.

MORRISROE AREA PINES McCullough Cres.

McDougall Cres.

SUNNYBROOK AREA Sherwood Cres. / Stirling Close Selkirk Blvd. / Sherwood Cres.

Savoy Close / Sydney Close

Pearson & Pennington Cres., Pamley Ave. & Piper Dr. Paypne & Parsons Close ALSO Piper Dr. & Pallo Close

LANCASTER AREA

KENTWOOD

Lord Close

Kentwood Dr. & Kirton Close ALSO Keith Close & Kidd Close

SOUTHBROOK AREA Sorrensen/Sisson Ave.

WESTPARK VANIER AREA Victor Close Viscount Drive

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

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

~ Kitson Close ~ Kyte & Kelloway Cres. ~ Holmes St. S.D. $1000 Rent $1195 to $1395 3 bdrm. townhouses, 1.5 bath, 4 & 5 appls., blinds, lrg. balconies, no dogs.

N/S, no utils. incl.

Avail. immed. & Apr. 1 References required.

SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca

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

LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

ROOMS for rent. $800/mo. inclds. all utils, ref’s req’d.

403-347-3220

3190

Mobile Lot

PADS $450/mo.

Brand new park in Lacombe.

Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., 2 bath. As Low as $75,000.

Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820

homes CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190

Realtors & Services

4010

SYLVAN LAKE, Private bdrm. +. Cable, fridge, ect. $550/mo. 403-880-0210

THE NORDIC

1 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets.

403-596-2444

NOTICE To Creditors And Claimants Estate of MICHAEL PAUL BIDVAR

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wheels CLASSIFICATIONS 5000-5300

Automotive Services

5010

who died on April 25, 2014.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by April 24, 2015 and provide details of your claim

with Shelley E. Waite $crap Vehicle Disposal $ervice 403-302-1848 at McLeod Law LLP Barristers and Solicitors, 300, 14505 Bannister Road S.E. Calgary, Alberta SUV's T2X 3J3 If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS

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

Estate of

CARL MALENFANT

2005 DURAMAX 2500 HD LS 150,000 kms, lots extra $25,000 obo 403-896-3609

HERE TO HELP & HERE TO SERVE Call GORD ING at RE/MAX real estate central alberta 403-341-9995 gord.ing@remax.net TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

1991 GMC SLE 1/2 ton, reg. cab, L/B, 350 auto, reliable, $1250 403-348-5380 after 5 pm.

Tires, Parts Acces.

4020

MOVE IN TODAY 1550 sq. ft. bi-level w/dbl. att. garage $499,900 403-588-2550

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5050

Trucks

Houses For Sale

6010

Public Notices

CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

1, 2 & 3 bdrm. Adult bldg. only, N/S No pets 403-596-2444

NOW RENTING 1 & 2 BDRM. APT’S. 2936 50th AVE. Red Deer Newer bldg. secure entry w/onsite manager, 5 appls., incl. heat & hot water, washer/dryer hookup, infloor heating, a/c., car plug ins & balconies.

Call 403-343-7955

Residential Building Lots in a Gated, Maintenance Free Golf & Lake Bedroom community, 25 minutes from Red Deer. Lots starting from 99K Contact Mike at 1-403-588-0218

PUBLIC NOTICES

5040

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Attn: Builders Blackfalds. Duplex lots available. For information call 403-304-5555

COZY Furnished room, n/s, $575. 403-466-7979

3 BDRM. bsmt suite, 6 appls. $1500 rent/s.d., water incld., n/s, no pets.

Avail. immed. Newly Reno’d.403-346-8664 GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm. apartments, avail. immed, rent $875 403-596-6000

3090

Rooms For Rent

3060

Suites

4040

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5180

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5190

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

April 30, 2015 and provide details of your claim with Patricia E.B. MacSween Barrister & Solicitor at 4824 51 Street, Red Deer AB T4N 2A5.

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

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~ Westpark

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

3080

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3030

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GRANDVIEW AREA 4400 Blks. of 40A Ave. and 41 Ave. and 1 Blk. each of 46 and 47 Streets area

MICHENER AREA

Condos/ Townhouses

Contractors

1100

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1260

NOTICE TO

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1130

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1165

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1150

REMOVAL of old concrete, Garage/RV pads, driveways, patios, bsmt. Dave 352-7285

COUNTERTOPS & kitchen GUTTERS CLEANED & renovations.

REPAIRED. 403-391-2169 Wes 403-302-1648

ALEXANDER JOSEPH DEAN PATRICK

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1100

Contractors

Farm Equipment

1168

REGISTERED 2200 HOUR MESSAGE THERAPIST REQ’D Start immediately, please forward resume to: drjeff joneschiro@ gmail.com or drop off to: 3, 1959 GAETZ AVE. Jones Family Chiropractic

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1290

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5* JUNK REMOVAL

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1240

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1280

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1310

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1370

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1372

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HEALTH

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TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015

Pushing for new talk about end-of-life care HEALTHBEAT

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dr. Angelo Volandes films a patient at Straub Clinic and Hospital in Honolulu, for videos he develops that educate families about end-of-life care options, such as CPR. The Institute of Medicine is pushing for more patients to have conversations with their doctors about their end-of-life wishes, and programs such as Volandes’ videos are one tool to get the discussion started. Volandes, a Harvard internist, creates videos that lay out facts about such things as CPR and feeding tubes as a tool to help doctors get the conversation going with patients.

These decisions are much more complicated than a checklist, said Dr. Diane Meier, an Institute of Medicine panelist and director of the Center to Advance Palliative Care at New York’s Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Conversations are critical because of the “it depends” factor. Maybe you’re sure you won’t want to be on a ventilator once your cancer becomes advanced. But say you catch a treatable pneumonia in the meantime. Would a few days on a ventilator be worth it then?

“Advance care planning is a process and people change their minds all the time,” Meier said. “Those nuances are very customized, patient-specific.”

Yet few medical schools train doctors in them.

“The tendency of all health professionals, including me, is to just keep talking” when delivering bad news, said VitalTalk’s Back, who calls it “explainaholic syndrome.”

His program lets doctors practice how to stop and acknowledge patients’ emotions, ask about what’s most important to them, and then explore options that match those values. In addition to courses, VitalTalk offers an app for doctors to use as a refresher before a difficult conversation.

Among the institute’s recommendations are for the establishment of quality standards and pay-

ment systems that encourage advance care planning; Medicare is considering reimbursement for such planning. Meanwhile, the institute’s Web site points families to online resources and has created a public service announcement to educate consumers.

Back in Honolulu, Lena Katekaru wasn’t sure how much her 81-year-old father understood when an emergency room doctor, citing his frailty and other illnesses, recommended against aggressive care for his esophageal cancer. She remembered her mother dying in an intensive care unit without the family having discussed her wishes, and didn’t want a repeat of the uncertainty.

A nurse showed Katekaru’s father one of Volandes’ videos, translated into his native Japanese, explaining treatment for pain and symptoms versus progressively aggressive care. Later, her father put his wishes in writing.

“I don’t want to choose for him,” said Katekaru, who at 52 says she should consider these conversations, too. “You don’t want to burden your family.”

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TORONTO — A study has shown that a new rapid tuberculosis test can change treatment in Nunavut, where rates of the disease are among the highest in the country.

Next-day results are now available, whereas it previously took at best a week, and often several, to diagnose the disease.

That allows doctors to put infected — and contagious — people on treatment far faster, which is better for their health and for the health of the people with whom they come in contact.

Nunavut’s TB rate is about 50 times that of the Canadian average.

Dr. Gonzalo Alvarez says in each of the past four to five years, Nunavut has had between 80 and 100 active TB cases out of a population of about 37,000.

Ottawa, with a population of about 1.3 million people, has about half that number of cases a year.

Despite that, the territory does not have a laboratory that can do TB testing; previously all samples were being sent to Ottawa.

But a study Alvarez and some colleagues recently published shows the rapid test is about 85 per cent successful at detecting TB in people who have it. That is actually more effective than the curPowered byy rent first-line test, called smear microscopy.

“To be able to have someone come in to my clinic and for me to suspect that they might have tuberculosis and to be able to definitely tell them whether they have tuberculosis or not by the next day is a really big improvement,” says Alvarez, a respirologist and scientist at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. Alvarez does research in Nunavut.

Traditionally, people who are suspected of having active tuberculosis are asked to produce a sample of sputum, mucus coughed up from the lungs.

Smear microscopy involves looking for TB bacteria under a microscope.

But the test isn’t terribly

accurate. If the results come back negative, it’s not a guarantee that the person is free from infection.

The best test involves trying to grow bacteria from the sputum sample. But Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bug that causes the disease, grows very slowly.

Getting an answer can take weeks.

The new test looks for the DNA of the bacteria in the sputum sample. The equipment needed to run the test is about the size of a computer hard drive, Alvarez says. He calls it “a lab in a box.”

A Toronto-based TB expert applauded the findings, but noted it would be better if the test were more sensitive. Dr. Michael Gardam says that with an 85 per cent sensitivity rate, doctors will still have to wait for smear tests — and maybe culture results — on 15 per cent of the suspected cases.

“So you’re still stuck waiting for the culture,” said Gardam, who is director of infection prevention and control for the University Health Network, a conglomeration of four University of Toronto teaching hospitals.

The test is called Xpert MTB/RIF and is made

by Cepheid Inc., of Sunnyvale, Calif. The study was funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.

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Summer Interpreters The Friends of Sunnybrook Farm Society is searching for Summer Interpretive Staff to help with our school programs, day camps, and drop in activities. Sunnybrook Farm Museum is located at 4701-30 Street. This 10-acre, outdoor agriculture-based museum is open daily through the summer months from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The museum offers programs for children, youth, adults and special groups as well as self-guided and guided tours. Sunnybrook Farm Museum is a volunteer-based organization.

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The Society is searching an enthusiastic, creative youth between the ages of 18 and 30, who enjoy working with the public. Your responsibilities include planning and presenting curriculum-based school programs, day camp programs in July and August, weekend programs for the general public, and assisting with our major events including Spring on the Farm and Pioneer Days.

Experience in presenting interpretive or recreational programs in a day camp or other youth setting is preferred. Preference is given to education students seeking summer employment. This position is 40 hours per week, running from May 1 until August 28. Some weekend work is required.

Salary is $14.50 per hour.

Please submit resumes, including a cover letter and three references to: Ian Warwick, Executive Director, Sunnybrook Farm Museum, at the address listed below.

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WASHINGTON — Dr. Angelo Volandes remembers performing rib-cracking CPR on a frail elderly man dying of lung cancer, a vivid example of an endof-life dilemma: Because his patient never said if he wanted aggressive care as his body shut down, the hospital had to try. He died days later.

Years later, the Harvard Medical School researcher now tries to spur conversations about what care patients want during life’s final chapter through videos that illustrate different options.

“This is about patient empowerment,” said Volandes, who describes his program in a new book aptly titled “The Conversation.”

Most Americans say they’d prefer to die at home, with treatment to free them from pain, but the prestigious Institute of Medicine says the reality too often is unwanted care and not enough comfort. One main reason: Doctors have a hard time discussing dying and patients don’t know what to ask. Now the institute is recommending changes in the health system to help patients — not doctors or circumstances — dictate their care, and it all starts with some straight talk.

“These conversations should be part of a life cycle, not just at the end of life,” said Dr. Philip Pizzo of Stanford University, who co-chaired the institute’s panel that is holding meetings on how to implement the recommendations. “Regardless of whether an individual is choosing more or less, both ends of that spectrum are important and we should honour preferences.”

Already some programs are under way to jumpstart the discussions. VitalTalk trains doctors for emotional conversations such as whether it’s time to stop cancer chemotherapy, and how to ask what patients value most for their remaining time.

“Doctors know what they should do, they just don’t know how to do it effectively,” said VitalTalk codeveloper Dr. Anthony Back, a University of Washington oncologist.

And health facilities can license Volandes’ videos to show families what options ranging from CPR to feeding tubes to hospice involve, before they talk with the doctor.

For example, one video explains that if CPR is attempted, you also may be put on a ventilator — a tube down your throat that pushes air into your lungs, preventing eating or talking. In a matter-offact manner, it shows health workers inserting that tube in a mannequin and, briefly, a real patient lying sedated and intubated.

In carefully controlled studies, Volandes found patients were less likely to opt for aggressive end-oflife care after seeing the videos than if someone just described their choices.

About 200 hospitals and other health facilities around the country use the videos. The biggest realworld test is going on now in Hawaii: The state’s largest insurer has licensed the videos for use in every hospital, and in other health facilities including primary care offices. Researchers are tracking the impact.

“If one of our members makes a conscious decision that, ’I want to fight until my last dying breath,’ we’re supportive of that,” said Hilton Raethel, chief health officer of HMSA, the not-for-profit Hawaii Medical Service Association. “But we want that to be a choice you make as opposed to, it’s something that’s imposed on you.”

D4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Tuesday, March 24, 2015 FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE

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LUANN March 24 1996 — Vancouver Grizzlies pro basketball team loses 90-85 to Cleveland; their 18th consecutive loss, after losing streaks of 18 and 19 games in 1995-96. It is the first team in NBA history with two losing streaks of 18 or more games in the same season.

1981 — Progressive Conservatives filibuster in the House of Commons in effort to halt the Liberals’ constitutional package.

1965 — Robert F. Kennedy reaches the top of a mountain named by the Canadian government in honour of the senator’s late brother, President John F. Kennedy. He is the first person to scale the highest unclimbed mountain in North America.

1936 — Detroit Red Wings beat Montreal Maroons 1-0 after 16 minutes and 30 seconds of the ninth period (sixth overtime); this Stanley Cup game is the longest in NHL history, at 176 minutes and 30 seconds. The win for the Wings actually comes after midnight, on March 25.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015

Confused about crossdressing Dear Annie: I’m a 24-year-old male who has been crossdressing since the age of eight. It started with collecting my own bras and panties, and now I have an entire wardrobe of women’s clothing.

Because I currently live on my own, I change out of my male clothes into my female ones as soon as I come home from work. I’ve also had very serious thoughts and dreams about being a woman.

This is confusing to me, and I want to know whether there is someone I can talk to about these feelings. I’m way too scared to come out to family or friends because of what they would think. — Lost in Ottawa Dear Ottawa: Crossdressing is not as uncommon as you might think, and there are many reasons. Some people crossdress to disguise themselves, be more comfortable, act a part or because it is attractive to a partner (e.g., women who wear a man’s dress shirt to bed). That type of crossdressing is fairly common and socially acceptable.

For others, there is a sexual component or a release of tension, along with a compulsion to wear clothing of the opposite gender. This type of crossdressing can be more difficult for family members or partners to accept.

You can find support and information through The Society for the Second Self (tri-ess.org) and the International Foundation for Gender Education (ifge.org).

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “At a Loss for Words,” the daughter who is constantly hurt by her mother’s lack of involvement with her children.

She could work on changing her own behavior toward the situation. She has taught her mother how to treat her by always being loving and kind in spite of Mom’s narcissistic attitude. Perhaps she should take a different approach and just invite Mom to her children’s events with only brief notice and no

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expectation that Mom will show up. The more distance she puts between herself and her mother the more Mom will want to be involved, because she will wonder why things changed.

Also, perMITCHELL haps she could & SUGAR put a positive spin on things by relishing the fact that her mother is not a busybody who is overly involved in her life. (This happens much more often than the reverse.) I bet as Mom ages, she will try harder and harder to get involved with her grandchildren’s lives, but by that time, it will be too late. Sadly, it will take time for Mom to figure that out. When the board meetings and the fancy car appointments are over, Mom will be a bitter old woman. — Better Approach Dear Better: You could be right.

Sometimes withholding one’s attentions makes you more desirable, although it would take a major behavioral adjustment for the daughter to behave in an indifferent and uncaring way.

But Mom may never quite care enough about missing out on one set of grandchildren. She has another set whom she favors, which is also part of the problem.

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.

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HOROSCOPES Tuesday, March 24 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Robert Carradine 61; Jim Parsons 43; Alyson Hannigan 41 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Today’s stars encourage compassion, creativity and spirituality.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: 2015 is the year to slow down and give your frazzled nerves a rest. November and December are the prime months to fall in love — or resuscitate a rickety relationship.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You’re keen to get started on a project that excites you but don’t get carried away and go over budget. If you are creatively focused and financially frugal, you’ll get more bang for your buck.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Today’s stars favour creative, earthy pursuits like gardening, cooking, crafting, painting, decorating and renovating. It’s your way of expressing the Taurean artist within.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’ve got so many ideas swirling around, but how many of them see the light of day?

The stars encourage you to be creative and practical, as you walk your talk and get things done.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Teamwork and networking will get you

where you want to go today Crabs, as you tackle a project that’s close to your heart. Take a friend or colleague along for the ride.

LEO (July 23Aug. 22): Combining an adventurous approach JOANNE with your vivid MADELEINE imagination MOORE’ is the secret to success at the moment. If you are creative and take calculated risks, then you’ll make exciting progress.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your eagle eye will spot flaws in other people’s work today, but is it really up to you to bring it to their attention? Concentrate on your own individual projects — and mistakes.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t jump to hasty conclusions and be a lightweight Libran! It’s time to dig deep with family and friends, as you look be-

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Baby polar bear Charlotte explores the enclosure with mother Vera at the zoo in Nuremberg, Germany, recently. The little polar bear was born on Nov. 21, 2014. neath the surface and discover what’s really going on.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Being emotionally flexible is the key to a stress-free day. If you feel relaxed and on top of things, then communication will flow more easily and misunderstandings will be minimized.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Hey Sagittarius — don’t sit around waiting for your fortunes to magically change.

With practical, persistent Saturn in your sign, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get the job done!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A child, teenager or friend requires your assistance today. Some sensible Capricorn advice may be just what the doc-

tor ordered — but resist the urge to be critical and judgemental.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It’s the perfect time to socialize and entertain — especially at home — as you enjoy good food and convivial company. If funds are short, find creative ways to boost your cash flow.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Creativity and inspiration are high so find fun ways to express yourself today. Plus Venus and Neptune rev up your flirtatious side, as your charm the cynics and dazzle the doubters.

Joanne Madeline Moore is an internationally syndicated astrologer and columnist. Her column appears daily in the Advocate.

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PANE DI PASQUA

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The eggs embedded into the Pane di Pasqua, the Italian Easter bread, represent the origin of life, rebirth, hope and new beginnings. In older traditions eggs were one of the foods that were given up for Lent and one of the first foods eaten to break the fast. Often, the custom of giving eggs at Easter was an act of holy charity as the eggs were painted in various colours, blessed and then given to servants and children as an Easter present. A loaf of bread also brings itself into the symbolic realm during Easter, for Christ is often referred to as “the bread of life.” The shape of the bread also holds religious meaning for the wreath shaped loaf resembles the crown of thorns worn by Jesus Christ at the crucifixion.

Life, rebirth, hope, new beginnings BAKING ITALIAN EASTER BREAD IS LESS COMPLICATED AND TIME CONSUMING THAN IT LOOKS

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am always looking for something different to make in my kitchen. Let’s face it, if I see a chance that will massage my culinary vanity by upping the wow factor when I am serving it to guests, I will definitely attempt that particular recipe.

For me, one such recipe has been the Pane di Pasqua, the Italian Easter bread.

After years of admiring the showy loaf of bread with dyed eggs in magazines and on food blogs, I decided this year MADHU I was going to BADONI make my own.

While researching how to make the bread, I learned that there is religious implication kneaded into the dough.

According to tradition, the eggs embedded into the Pane di Pasqua represent the origin of life, rebirth, hope and new beginnings.

In older traditions, eggs were one of the foods that were given up for Lent and one of the first foods eaten to break the fast. Often, the custom of giving eggs at Easter was an act of holy charity as the eggs were painted in various colours, blessed and then given to servants and children as an Easter present.

A loaf of bread also brings itself into the symbolic realm during Easter, for Christ is often referred to as “the bread of life.”

The shape of the bread also holds religious meaning for the wreathshaped loaf resembles the crown of thorns worn by Jesus Christ at the crucifixion.

When looking at the baked Italian

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loaf, I can easily see the recipe being overlooked because it looks complicated and time consuming. But this is not true — dying the eggs only takes five minutes; and, if you exclude the rising time, preparing and shaping the dough probably takes less than 30 minutes.

I was, however, a little intimidated about dying raw eggs. I have coloured many hard-boiled eggs with my kids but never attempted colouring raw ones. But after a few failed attempts and some Internet research, I came across a fail-proof method.

The key, obviously, is to be gentle and use a tender touch!

Raw eggs can easily be dyed by using one cup of hot water mixed with food dye and one tablespoon of vinegar. The egg is nestled in a whisk and gently lowered into the coloured water for five minutes. By keeping the time consistent, all the eggs come out uniformly coloured.

For making bread, start with any basic yeast recipe. To make it authentic Italian Easter bread, just incorporate citrus zest, blanched almonds and anise seeds into the dough.

After the first rising time, the dough is divided into half. Each half is rolled out into a long, thin 24-inch rope that is braided together and formed into a wreath. The strands are then separated enough to nestle a dyed egg firmly in between them.

Unfortunately, the egg dye does bleed in the oven while baking but this is covered up with a liberal use of glaze and sprinkles afterwards, a step that is optional, but strongly encouraged to cover the imperfections when making the Italian Easter Bread.

You might wonder what you do with the eggs. Well, they can be eaten with the bread or pried off and used to make egg salad sandwiches for later!

Is it worth the time and effort to make Pane di Pasqua?

Well the aroma coming from the oven while it is baking can be summed up as “heavenly” and the prepared

ABOVE: Raw eggs can easily be dyed by using one cup of hot water mixed with food dye and one tablespoon of vinegar. The egg is nestled in a whisk and gently lowered into the coloured water for five minutes.

BELOW: After the first rising time, the dough is divided into half. Each half is rolled out into a long, thin 24-inch rope that is braided together and formed into a wreath. The strands are then separated enough to nestle a dyed egg firmly in between them. loaf is a stunning Easter centerpiece for the holiday table!

Pane di Pasqua 3 cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup sugar 1 package active dry yeast 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup warm milk (120 to 130 F) 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 2 eggs grated orange zest ½ cup chopped mixed candied fruit or raisins ¼ cup chopped blanched almonds ½ teaspoon anise seeds 5 hard boiled eggs vegetable oil

Glaze

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1 cup confectioner’s sugar, sifted 2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice sprinkles for decorating In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Add milk and butter; beat 2 minutes on medium.

Add 2 eggs and ½ cup flour; beat 2 minutes on high.

Stir in fruit, nuts and aniseed; mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top.

Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Dye the hard boiled eggs in Easter colours and lightly rub with oil.

Punch dough down. Divide in half; roll each piece into a 24-innch rope.

Loosely twist ropes together to form a circle and tuck eggs into openings.

Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.

Bake at 350 F for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan;

3 cool on a wire rack. Decorate with a glaze and sprinkles, if desired.

Madhu Badoni is a Red Deer-based freelance food writer. She can be reached at madhubadoni@gmail.com or on Twitter @madhubadoni. Watch for Madhu’s Masala-Mix blog on www.reddeeradvocate.com.