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PRENTICE VOWS TO CUT COSTS, RED TAPE

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Government managers face a threeyear pay freeze and about 80 agencies, boards and commissions will be eliminated to cut costs, said Progressive Conservative Leader Jim Prentice in a Red Deer campaign stop.

Prentice said existing public sector wage increases will be honoured but he made it clear there won’t be any money in the pot when they come up for renegotiation in the next few years if his government is returned to power.

Managers will feel the brunt immediately. Their pay increases will no longer be tied to raises negotiated by public sector unions and a hiring freeze will be put in place.

“We will not do that. This will be a change in practice,” said Prentice before about 100 supporters at Red Deer’s Festival Hall.

Sticking to his message of the need to eliminate government red tape, waste and duplication, Prentice pledged to cut a quarter of the province’s 320 agencies, boards and commissions by the end of March 2016.

“A province of our size does not need this many boards and agencies.

“Every dollar that is misspent reinforces in our minds that we have work to do; that we must do a better job of managing government. We have to make sure that past mistakes are not repeated.”

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Edward Dostaler rolled into and out of Red Deer Wednesday, and he says he will continue rolling down the highway until he crosses Canada from west to east before turning around and crossing the country east to west, an estimated distances of 20,000 km. Known as Fast Eddy, Dostaler has been running up to 400 km weekly since March 1 when he left Victoria, B.C. On Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, Dostaler planned to put in a 121-km run south towards Calgary. As part of his self-supported trek across the country, Dostaler is raising awareness and funds for breast cancer research and Alzheimer’s Disease.

Skeeters out a week early

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Mosquito monitoring and treatment has started earlier than usual since Red Deer was spared its typical spring snowstorm.

Trevor Poth, parks superintendent with the city, said with less snow, city

workers were out about a week early.

“We had crews out about two weeks ago at the start of April to do monitoring. Treatment started just about a week ago now. We’re not in our fullfledged campaign yet, but they’re treating as they go,” Poth said on Wednesday.

He said right now there are fewer mosquitoes than usual because the

city hasn’t yet had a big rain storm this season. Those that are flying around tend to be large, slow moving and easy to catch.

“Those are just the mosquitoes that have overwintered as opposed to new hatches.”

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‘A really hard day’ CALGARY MAYOR REFLECTS ON ANNIVERSARY OF MASS MURDER

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A student posts a message on the “Strength Wall” at the UCalgary Strong Festival at the University of Calgary in Calgary, Wednesday. Wednesday marks the one-year anniversary of the killing of five Calgary students.

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CALGARY — Bouquets of flowers, dozens of candles and an unsigned note pinned to a tree were reminders left Wednesday outside a home where five young people were stabbed to death a year ago.

“I did not know any of you when you were alive, but I am very grateful to be able to learn more about all of you now in the wake of this tragedy,” read the note underneath photos of the victims.

“You all lived good, happy, respectful lives. From the outpouring of emotion, and from all the words I have read, your friends and family were very proud of you. I feel very proud to

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“None of you deserved this. None of you will be forgotten. Go in peace.”

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Mayors of Rocky, Rimbey want infrastructure deficits addressed

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF

Four arrested in drug bust near Markerville

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PROVINCIAL ELECTION

Infrastructure deficits are an important election issue for the mayors of two of the largest municipalities in the Rocky Mountain House-Rimbey-Sundre riding.

Fred Nash, Rocky Mountain House mayor, and Rick Pankiw, Rimbey mayor, both pointed to the deficits as the top priority for them ahead of the May 5 Alberta election.

“Like everybody else, we have infrastructure deficits,” said Nash, who mentioned the need for a new hospital in the town of about 7,500 people.

Pankiw shared a similar concern for lagging infrastructure in his community, something he says is really a concern provincewide.

“Where’s the money coming for our infrastructure?” asked Pankiw.

Another recurring theme that both mayors mention is the need for open, transparent and fair government.

Pankiw said Rimbey’s industry is primarily oil

and agriculture. The falling price of oil has raised employment concerns in his town.

“With the price of oil a lot of companies have laid off people. What is our government going to do for these people without jobs?” said Pankiw. “We’ve come up with 59 new taxes, fees or licences. How is that going to help the average working individual?

“Those are the answers I’m looking for.”

Three men and a woman were arrested on Wednesday after police descended on a rural property near Markerville as part of a month-long drug operation.

Led by the Priority Crimes Task Force, RCMP from Red Deer, Sylvan Lake and Innisfail detachments and other specialized units executed a search warrant at a property six km north of Markerville about 9 a.m.

Police seized undisclosed quantities of drugs, firearms and stolen property during a search of the 130-acre property and various out buildings. RCMP officers remain on scene cataloguing and analyzing seized items.

A witness said about 20 police vehicles, including an armoured vehicle, gathered early in the morning and tactical team officers wearing camouflage could be seen going into the property.

“They were armed for bear these guys. There’s no kidding about that.”

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‘WITH THE PRICE OF OIL A LOT OF COMPANIES HAVE LAID OFF PEOPLE. WHAT IS OUR GOVERNMENT GOING TO DO FOR THESE PEOPLE WITHOUT JOBS?.’

— RICK PANKIW MAYOR OF RIMBEY

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PRENTICE: Efficiency teams will be created When it comes time to renegotiate expiring union contracts, Prentice promised the government will approach negotiations with unions representing 200,000 workers in a “respectful way” but said there will be no public sector wage increases until the budget is balanced.

“Today, I can’t negotiate those positions but clearly we have to hold the line on expenditures,” he said.

“The point is we have to get the government of Alberta back to balance,” he said. “To do that we have to freeze management salaries and we’re going to have to take a firm position at the bargaining table that we start from zero increases.”

Per capita public spending must be brought in line with the rest of Canada, he said.

Alberta spends $1,300 more per resident on its public sector than the national average.

His government wants to cut $8.6 billion over the next three years to bring spending under control.

As well, in each government department, efficiency teams will be created. They will include public, industry and citizen group representation led by front-line staffers, to find ways to trim costs in government departments.

Recommendations will go directly to cabinet.

“We will not allow the recommendations of these efficiency teams to be filtered or watered down,” he said.

The province has already brought in five per cent wage rollbacks for the premier, ministers and MLAs. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

MOSQUITOES: Early season feast for birds They survive the winter in warm places like moist piles of grass.

Birds and bats are ready to snack on the mosquitoes that have emerged, he said.

“Dragonflies are still a few weeks away. But certainly the bird species are out there and they are enjoying the early season feast.”

Poth said Mother Nature will dictate how many mosquitoes will pester Red Deerians in the weeks to come.

“If we get lots of rain and consistent rain, we’ll have a lot more mosquitoes. Mosquito eggs can last for years and years in dry areas so it’s all about the amount of moisture we end up getting.”

The city uses a microbial pesticide called bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) on ponds where mosquito larvae will hatch. It is used to treat the aquatic larval stage of the mosquito life cycle before it emerges as an adult.

Bti is non-chemical product that only kills mosquitoes. It does not affect fishing waters, other

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Progressive Conservative Leader Jim Prentice addresses a group at Festival Hall in Red Deer during a campaign stop Wednesday afternoon. aquatic organisms or birds.

The city mosquito program typically runs from April to August.

Poth said water is only treated after monitoring and where a lot of mosquito larvae are found. Right now, the focus is on melt from the remnants of snow loads through the city.

He said anyone who does find water with a large number of larvae should call the Parks Department at 403-342-8234 to make sure it’s being monitored by city crews. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

MURDER: Trial date to be set next month Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi attended a private memorial service, which included friends and families of the victims.

“It’s a hard day. It’s a really hard day,” he said.

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“Universally they are happy to remember the support they received from the other young people, from the friends of those we lost and from the community as a whole.”

The University of Calgary marked the anniversary by announcing a new festival to be called UCalgaryStrong and which is to focus on fostering student well-being and resiliency.

“This is a day ... that you don’t want to have to relive,” said university president Elizabeth Cannon.

“It was tragic for us on campus, but also for all of Calgary, and certainly nationwide. The last year has been a roller-coaster. We had a lot of ups and downs.”

Students’ union president Jarett Henry said no one was immune to what happened.

“It’s been tough. I remember waking up last year with phone calls and texts from my mum and friends asking what happened, where are you and are you OK?” he recalled.

“I think every single student on campus had that experience and we’ve been living with it ever since.”

Matthew de Grood, the son of a veteran Calgary police officer, faces five counts of first-degree murder.

A date for his trial is to be set next month.

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Sniper rifle found in home where RCMP were shot

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KILLAM

The home of a man charged with the attempted murder of two Mounties in rural Alberta was stocked with guns, ammunition and a bullet-proof vest.

Video played in court Wednesday showed a room with bunk beds where seven of the weapons were found, including a loaded sniper rifle, along with a letter from a chief firearms officer addressed to Sawyer Robison.

On the floor nearby was a binder labelled “Special Forces Sniper Training and Employment (Headquarters, U.S. Army).”

Robison, 30, stood in court on the first day of his trial and pleaded not guilty to the counts against him, which also include assault causing bodily harm and four weapons-related charges.

Robison, described by residents as a quiet photographer and musician,

was arrested following a standoff on his family’s farm near Killam, southeast of Edmonton, in 2012.

At the time, RCMP said that a domestic violence assault led four officers to search for an illegal handgun on the property. Two Mounties walked into a house and shots were fired.

Constables Sheldon Shah and Sidney Gaudette were hit but managed to get out of the home and were taken to hospital.

Following a lengthy standoff, Robison’s uncle, Bradford Clarke, was found dead in the house. Officers began a search for Robison, who they alleged had been in the home at the time of the shooting and fled in a black pickup truck.

He was arrested three days later after his parents appeared before TV

cameras and pleaded for him to turn himself in.

Robison was also accused of seconddegree murder in the death of his uncle, but that charge was discontinued during a preliminary hearing.

Cpl. Christine Bramhoff, a forensics officer who examined the scene, showed the judge photos of a naked man in a pool of blood on the kitchen floor.

He had a head wound and two handguns were next to his body, one almost under his left hand.

Court also heard a bathtub in the home was full of water and police believe Clarke had been having a bath before the shooting.

Bramhoff listed off more than two dozen spent bullets, fragments and cartridges found in several rooms of the cluttered bungalow. Two bullet holes were discovered in a large living room window.

There were also what appeared to

be several ammunition re-loading stations throughout the home, she said, including one in the basement where officers found more guns in a closet and a bullet-proof vest hanging on a wall.

Bramhoff next examined a truck on a nearby grid road where Robison was arrested. A sleeping bag and ski mask were in the box of the truck. Bottled vitamin water, dried fruit and a knife were in the back seat.

She said it’s believed Robison hid out in an office trailer at a nearby oil lease site, where officers found empty soda and juice bottles and a box of oatmeal cookies.

A black truck registered to Robison’s father was later found hidden among other vehicles and farm machinery on an area property, said Bramhoff. A sniper rifle with its serial number filed off, boxes of cartridges and another bullet-proof vest were inside.

U of A scientists use MRI to study knuckle-cracking EDMONTON — A team of crack researchers finally may have solved the mystery of knuckle-popping.

In a study published Wednesday, University of Alberta scientists describe how modern imaging technology has shed new light on the age-old riddle of why some joints crack when you pull them.

“It’s something that every culture, every society is interested in,” said Greg Kawchuk, lead author of the paper published in the online journal Plos One. “We all do it. People love it or are repulsed by it.”

But nobody had actually looked closely at how the noise beloved by annoying uncles is created.

The first paper on the subject dates back to 1947, said Kawchuk. It theorized the crack comes from an air cavity created by the sudden separation of the two affected joints.

Nonsense, said a 1971 rejoinder in scientific knuckle-cracking literature, which suggested the pop is the result of an air pocket collapsing.

Enough with theories, decided Kawchuk.

With the help of a colleague he describes as the Wayne Gretzky of knuckle-cracking, he decided to bring MRI technology to bear. No one had ever before looked inside a knuckle as it cracked.

“When we saw that, we said, ’Wow! There’s a real opportunity here.’ It’s

been sitting there waiting for someone to do.”

The team designed a carefully calibrated knuckle-puller that resembles the kind of woven finger-trap on offer in novelty stores. The subject digit was placed under a magnetic resonance imager and the requisite tug applied.

Video of the event — which lasted about 310 milliseconds — was carefully analyzed.

At first, the surface tension of the fluid in the joints kept the bones together.

“As we increased the pull, suddenly you reach the point where you overcome that surface tension and the two joint surfaces suddenly fly apart,” said Kawchuk. “In that moment, we saw the creation of an air cavity that happens at the same time the sound is produced.”

A similar effect can be created by pressing two hands together at the palm, then quickly separating them.

The imager wasn’t able to determine what’s in the cavity, air or a gas released by surrounding tissues. Nor can Kawchuk be completely sure the cavity is what creates the sound.

“We have to be a little bit careful,” he said.

“We’re only imaging a very small slice of what’s happening inside the joint. There’s things that are happening to the left and right and in between our images that may be causing the sound, but we don’t see them.

“But what we did observe is consistent with what was proposed in 1947.”

The research does have real imporscheduled for April 21 at the Rimbey drop-in centre, at 5110 53rd Ave., at 7 p.m. and on April 23 in Rocky Mountain House at the Legion, at 4911 49th St., at 7 p.m. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

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ELECTION: Forum slated for April 21 Pankiw also hopes the MLA elected for the region will keep Rimbey in mind. He said in the past, the MLA has set up constituency offices in Sundre and Rocky Mountain House and largely forgotten about his town of about 2,300.

The deadline for candidates to file to run in the election is Friday. So far, no Liberal Party or Alberta Party candidate has been declared for the riding that stretches from Rocky Mountain House all the way to the B.C. border and goes, south as far as Sundre and north to O’Chiese First Nation.

Incumbent MLA Joe Anglin, who sits as an independent, is facing challenges from Jason Nixon of the Wildrose Party, Hannah Schlamp of the NDP and Tammy Cote of the Progressive Conservatives. Anglin was elected as a Wildrose member in 2012, but left to sit as an independent on Nov. 2, 2014.

All-candidate forums have been

BUST: Suspicious activity The property is a quarter section with a large house and several quonset buildings.

It has been the scene of numerous suspicious comings and goings over the last couple of years, especially in the last few months.

Police said more details on what and how much was seized and the scope of the investigation are expected to be released this afternoon.

The names of the suspects and their charges have not yet been released.

Priority Crimes Task Force includes officers from Red Deer RCMP general investigative section and Innisfail and Sylvan Lake detachments.

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Researchers demonstrate a scientifically calibrated knuckle-cracking machine they used to help solve the mystery of why some digits pop. The University of Alberta team used a modern MRI machine to discover the cracking noise seems to be created as the surfaces of the two joints are pulled apart, shedding new light on an issue that have devilled science since the first paper on it was published in 1947. tance. Fingers aren’t the only joints in the body that crack.

“By using this technique to look into people’s joints, we have a little bit of a window to better understand joint health.”

As well, not all people are able to crack their knuckles. The paper could help scientists understand why.

Kawchuk’s study is silent on the question of why some individuals enjoy cracking their knuckles or whether it’s as bad for them as their mothers say.

“I’ve had people tell me, ’It drives me crazy,’ ” he laughed. “It’s the kind of thing people lose marriages over, I think.”

Wildrose looking for new candidate in Calgary

why the party decided against Kuykendall, but in 2007, Kuykendall wrote a blog criticizing a gay pride brunch that was held in a Catholic church hall.

“Evidently, whoever rented the hall on behalf of the event was not entirely forthcoming with the parish priest and administration as to what event would convene,” Kuykendall wrote on June 27, 2007. “Then, apparently anticipating (wanting?) trouble, the event organizers arranged for two uniformed members of the Edmonton Police Service to be posted at the entrance to the hall.

The Wildrose party is looking for a new candidate in Calgary. Leader Brian Jean said in a statement that the party received a vetting package on Wednesday on some candidates and now is seeking a new candidate in Calgary Varsity. Russ Kuykendall was going to be the candidate in that riding.

Jean says Wildrose wants candidates that will protect the rights of all Albertans. The statement did not say

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Democracy in freefall YOUNG VOTERS HAVE NO TASTE FOR OLD-SCHOOL POLITICS AND SO SIMPLY OPT OUT Of all the victims to take a hit in the Mike Duffy Senate expenses scandal, there’s one that isn’t talked about much.

Democracy itself.

It’s hard to read the daily stories of ambiguous Senate expense rules, allegations of blackmail/payoffs and rampant disregard for the poor taxpayers who are underwritDOUG ing this mess FIRBY without asking yourself about the value of our democratic institutions. Why, many have asked, have a Senate at all if this is what it comes down to?

And few feel more alienated than young adults who should be engaged in developing the next generation of politicians. Instead, confronted with the spectacle of pork-bellying of old, white guys in suits, they make a perfectly understandable decision — not to vote at all.

INSIGHT

In some respects, politics is facing the same crisis as many of our longstanding institutions, from service clubs, to prime time TV, to even traditional religious denominations. All are finding themselves increasingly irrelevant and gradually sinking into oblivion.

Like those other besieged institutions, politics as a profession is in a freefall, and our leaders are seemingly incapable of getting through to a skeptical generation of young people who simply do not buy in. It would take a miracle to turn this trend around.

It could be done.

But restoring faith in our electoral system would require a new style of politics that eschews much of the current orthodoxy.

It would mean an end to the cynical and mendacious “spinning” of information, replaced by a level of honesty that would send political advisors into apoplectic fits. It would also require a new generation of politicians whose values more closely match the young voters they wish to court.

It would amount to nothing less than a completely new paradigm for the political landscape. It may seem daunting, but if we want our parliamentary democracy to recover, these changes are absolutely essential.

Voter turnout grows when you have the right platform and the right person.

In Calgary, the 2010 municipal election saw come-from-nowhere candidate Naheed Neshi defeat two old-style establishment candidates for the mayor’s job. It also saw a marked increase in voter turnout from below 30 per cent in previous elections to 53 per cent of eligible voters. Although John Tory didn’t have Nenshi’s rock star appeal, turnout in Toronto soared to 60 per cent in 2013 in a hot contest against Doug Ford, brother of disgraced former mayor Rob Ford.

Nenshi showed what a new-style politician can do; Tory showed us voters will turn out when the issues are hot enough.

Sadly, such electoral lightning doesn’t strike that often. And when the issues are just more-of-the-same, young voters drift further away.

The decline of faith in our democratic institutions has been so incremental it’s easy to think that things have always been this way. But they haven’t. At the federal level, election turnout has gone into steady decline from a modern high point of 75.3 per cent in 1988 and 1992, according to data from Elections Canada. In 2008, it sank to an all-time low of 58.8 per cent before slightly rebounding to 61 per cent

three years later.

The age breakdown is equally revealing. In the desired age group of 18 to 24, just one in three eligible voters bothered to cast his ballot. In the peak age group of 65 to 74, three out of four voted.

What would the country look like if young voters could be engaged?

What will happen to the country if they can’t?

Next year’s federal election will be an interesting test of the ability to re-engage youth. Justin Trudeau got the job as leader of the Liberals, not because he’s bright or because he’s a policy wonk, but because he is a refreshing counterpoint to drab Stephen Harper, a young-ish guy with a bad haircut who looks old before his time.

Critics fear Trudeau doesn’t really represent the new politics; that he’s more form than substance. His occasional verbal gaffs only reinforce the impression.

That could be true, but one thing is for certain. Just like his controversial father before him, he’s not of the old guard. And like his father, he may have enough novelty to get young people out to the polls.

Doug Firby is editor-in-chief of Troy Media and national affairs columnist.

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Changing the focus SEE-NO-DUFFY, HEAR-NO-DUFFY TORIES BUILD SUPPORT Pay no attention to that little man in the courtroom.

The Conservative government may be stealing furtive glances over its shoulder at the downtown Ottawa courthouse, but it is mainly going about its business, flexing the muscle of incumbency.

It is shoring up its vulnerabilities in an election year while much of the political class — and a good chunk of the population — is talking about Mike Duffy.

It’s been relatively easy for TIM the first days of the suspended HARPER senator’s criminal trial, but it will become progressively more difficult as it winds its way into June and moves into more perilous waters for Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

For now, the government is adopting a “What, me worry?” strategy while it has that opening.

It is firming up support in key constituencies, bringing down the temperature on volatile files and, most importantly, traversing the country sprinkling previously announced money, events that receive no national attention but provide valuable ammunition for Conservative candidates, incumbents and challengers alike, when knocking on local doors in search of votes.

INSIGHT

Shoring up support Tuesday’s announcement of up to 200 Canadian military trainers heading to Ukraine will be a domestic winner for the prime minister.

The Canadians will be far from military action and the Ukrainian diaspora in this country, an important voting bloc, will applaud Harper for putting his money where his mouth is in support of Ukrainian sovereignty.

Similarly, the state visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will give Harper a chance to shine with an Indian diaspora.

More than a million Canadians trace their ancestry to India and they are concentrated in key 905 and Lower Mainland ridings in British Columbia.

Modi gets a Vancouver state dinner with Harper and an official red carpet welcome in Parliament.

Bringing down the temperature This remains a work in progress but the early returns are good.

The new veterans affairs minister, Erin O’Toole,

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has announced a series of changes on a file the government had mangled, most recently the hiring of 100 more case workers who are eventually expected to improve front line services. He has announced grants for those caring for injured veterans, increased disability allowances for permanently injured veterans and extended benefits to reservists.

He has also eliminated the ludicrous requirement for veterans to confirm lost limbs to continue their benefits.

This may not placate all critics. It can rightly be argued it took a looming election for a government to act as it always should have.

But it has had one undeniably positive effect — when was the last time you heard from lightning rod Julian Fantino?

The government has also cooled the thermometer on the question of missing and murdered aboriginal women. Calls for an inquiry persist but a national roundtable and promise of another meeting have nudged the issue off the front burner.

Sprinkling money around the country Tuesday was Christmas from Vancouver Island to Prince Edward Island.

Rare was the cabinet minister who wasn’t announcing something, ranging from $16 million pledged for Canadian Sports Centres, in ceremonies at sports facilities in Halifax, Calgary, Toronto and Winnipeg, to $10.8 million for research chairs, announced at Hamilton’s McMaster University, to

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The trial is beyond government control and in the hands of a scorned senator and a deft defence counsel.

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Indian PM gets raucous welcome “His visit to Canada is historic ... the first stand alone bilateral visit to Canada by an Indian prime minister in more than four decades,” Harper said.

Near the arena, a group of about 150 protesters chanted slogans such as “Modi is a terrorist” and called for Modi’s prosecution.

They say he’s an extremist Hindu nationalist with blood on his hands from his time as chief minister of Gujarat state.

They were in a courtroom earlier Wednesday but failed to launch a private prosecution of the Indian leader after the attorney general last week decided against taking any action.

Sikh advocacy groups allege his “acts and omissions” resulted in a massacre of Muslims in his state in 2002.

The groups’ lawyer, Marlys Edwardh, said in a statement there were reasonable and probable grounds to believe that Modi engaged in the crimes.

Jatinder Grewal, a spokesman for Sikhs for Justice, said after a seven-

hour court session Wednesday the justice of the peace agreed there was enough evidence to continue with a private prosecution against Modi, but the Crown declined to proceed.

“I’m saddened that (Canada) did not try to obtain justice for the thousands of victims that were murdered and innocent women who were raped through Modi’s actions,” Grewal said.

A few hours earlier, Modi and Harper waved from the plane to about 150 cheering supporters assembled on the tarmac at Pearson International as they arrived from Ottawa. A group of traditional dancers provided part of the colourful welcome.

In Ottawa, the two leaders agreed the signed agreements were just a first step toward deepening economic ties, and that the relationship between the two countries hadn’t yet lived up to its potential.

“Canada is a major Asia-Pacific power and should play a more active role, including in regional institutions,” Modi said.

Harper agreed: “It’s not where we want it to be, but it is growing.”

One agreement Modi signed — valued at hundreds of millions of dollars — was a deal to buy more than 3,000 tonnes of Saskatchewan uranium to fuel India’s power reactors.

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall, who was on hand for the announcement, said the deal would be a boon for his province.

“For an employer of 4,000 people in the province — 45 per cent of them First Nations and Métis — it’s a great day for Saskatchewan.”

The contract with Cameco Corp.

(TSX:CCO) was one of a number of agreements announced after Harper welcomed Modi to Parliament Hill amid full military honours, including a 19-gun salute.

The deals included pledges to co-operate in the areas of civil aviation, railway transportation and education and skills development, as well as space, social security and maternal, newborn and child health.

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and Jean Wabafiyebazu shot each other.

The grand jury also indicted two other young men involved in the alleged drug deal on felony murder charges.

Media reports say Wabafiyebazu, who is being held in juvenile detention, will now be moved to an adult jail to await trial.

Wabafiyebazu’s lawyer has said his client — whose mother is Roxanne Dube, a longtime Canadian diplomat who recently became general consul in Miami — plans to plead not guilty to any charges in the case.

Under Florida law, all suspects involved in committing a crime can be charged with murder if it leads to a killing.

Police say the Wabafiyebazu brothers were involved in an alleged marijuana drug deal gone wrong.

Investigators allege the brothers had gone to a home with the intention

OTTAWA — The prime minister’s former chief of staff Nigel Wright once referred to the Mike Duffy affair as “Chinese water torture.” It appears the drip, drip, drip of information at Duffy’s trial will spill over its scheduled end date.

That could mean many things — including days in court this summer, in the orbit of the election campaign in the fall, or even an extension of the case into 2016.

The longer the trial goes, the better the chance that the details of the Auditor General’s forensic audit of all senators, due in June, could be referenced in court.

The suspended senator and former Conservative faces 31 counts of fraud, breach of trust and bribery, all related to expenses and contracts he signed.

Ontario court Justice Charles Vaillancourt finally said Wednesday what many in the courtroom had been guessing about since last week.

“I don’t see us completing our task in the assigned number of days,” Vaillancourt said.

The trial was originally scheduled to run until June 19, with a break from May 13 to May 31 while one of the Crown prosecutors deals with pre-trial responsibilities in another case.

But seven days into the process, only two witnesses have taken the stand, even though dozens are expected to testify.

TORONTO — Thousands chanted “Modi, Modi” to welcome Narendra Modi to Toronto on Wednesday night as the Indian prime minister made his first visit to Canada.

On a day in which he announced the relationship between India and Canada was now back on track and signed several agreements, Modi addressed an enthusiastic crowd in an arena.

Modi, speaking only in Hindi, said there are a lot of problems in India but solutions lie in only one thing: development.

“We must develop and surge ahead,” Modi said, adding that India used to be known for its scams, and he wants it to be known for its skills.

Despite turning those without tickets away, there were empty seats in the Ricoh Coliseum as Prime Minister Stephen Harper introduced Modi to the cheers of the crowd.

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MIAMI — A Canadian diplomat’s teenage son accused of involvement in a drug-related shootout that killed his older brother in Florida has been charged with murder and will be tried as an adult.

A Miami-Dade County grand jury indicted 15-year-old Marc Wabafiyebazu on first-degree felony murder charges Wednesday.

Wabafiyebazu’s defence lawyer, Curt Obront, said his client will plead not guilty.

“We have confidence in the criminal justice system and look forward to moving forward through judicial process,” Obront said.

Wabafiyebazu was arrested March 30 after the shooting deaths of his 17-year-old brother, Jean, and 17-yearold Joshua Wright. The indictment returned Wednesday charges that Wright

of stealing marijuana from a dealer.

While the younger sibling waited with the car outside, the older teen went inside.

Several shots were fired inside the home, police allege, and Marc Wabafiyebazu rushed into the house but exactly what he did after that is not clear.

Officers who arrived at the scene found the older Wabafiyebazu and Wright dead inside.

Two other men, including Anthony Rodriguez, 19, the alleged dealer, were wounded and needed treatment.

According to police reports, the Wabafiyebazu brothers — who had only recently relocated from their father’s home in Ottawa to South Florida to be with their mother — took her personal vehicle with its diplomatic plates to the alleged drug meeting.

Police documents state Wabafiyebazu said he and his brother had pulled off similar drug-related rip-offs in Canada.

Veterans Charter misunderstood, says minister While O’Toole said the charter is aimed at getting medically released soldiers into new careers, critics say it does the opposite, clawing back financial benefits for those who do return to jobs leaving them little incentive to try.

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OTTAWA — Ten years ago, politics prevented the government from clearly explaining its overhaul of how former soldiers are compensated, and the repercussions echo to this day, says Veterans Affairs Minister Erin O’Toole.

The widespread criticism of the socalled New Veterans Charter has not been justified, despite the fact it has been amended multiple times, the minister said Wednesday in a wide-ranging interview with The Canadian Press.

The policy is misunderstood by supporters and detractors alike, O’Toole said.

“I really wish I’d been a veterans affairs minister in 2006 because we haven’t had a proper discussion on the New Veterans Charter — how it works, what it’s geared to do — and that’s a

result of politics.”

The program was introduced by the Liberals in 2005 and implemented by the Conservatives after the 2006 election that saw Prime Minister Stephen Harper take the helm.

It retooled how disabled veterans received financial support from the government, including a controversial switch from lifetime payments to a single lump-sum system.

“Because of the minority days and all the politics around it, nobody talked about it, nobody talked about why they moved to this model, which is far superior,” O’Toole said.

Veterans groups feel differently.

One is suing the government over the changes, arguing that the new payment system is discriminatory because it awards less than what a civilian worker could receive if he or she was injured.

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Flames’ late goal burns Canucks KRIS RUSSELL SCORES WINNER AS FLAMES TAKE GAME 1

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Flames 2 Canucks 1 VANCOUVER — Kris Russell scored with 29.6 seconds left in regulation Wednesday as the Calgary Flames stormed back to beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 in Game 1 of their Western Conference quarter-final.

The defenceman’s shot from the point found its way through traffic after a dominant shift by the Flames that had the Canucks hemmed in deep.

David Jones had the other goal for Calgary, while Jonas Hiller stopped 29 shots in the Flames’ first playoff game since 2009.

Bo Horvat scored and Eddie Lack made 28 saves for Vancouver, which is back in the post-season after missing out last spring for the first time in six years.

“It was a good play to start off by our forwards,” Russell said. “They cycled the puck, they held onto it, they got guys to commit. When you’re defending it’s hard when guys are cycling and using their speed like that.

“I just tried getting it as hard as I could in a good spot and the guys did a good job in front of Lack. I don’t think he saw it.”

Game 2 goes Friday at Rogers Arena before the series switches to Calgary for Games 3 and 4.

“We just have to learn from the mistakes we made tonight and move on,” said Alexandre Burrows. “We’ll learn from it and get ready for Game 2.

“We did some good things too.

They’re a good team over there and they made some plays.”

Horvat snapped a scoreless tie at 12:08 of the second period after Lack, who was making his first playoff start, made a couple big saves at the other end. The 20-year-old rookie had his first shot blocked, but his follow up on the backhand nicked off the skate of Calgary defenceman Dennis Wideman in front and past Hiller to send the crowd at Rogers Arena into a frenzy.

Calgary, which won 10 games when trailing after 40 minutes in the regular season and was tied for first in the NHL with 99 third-period goals, tied the game with 12:01 left in regulation after a soft play by the Canucks at their own blue-line. The Flames broke in on a quick 3-on-2 in transition, with Jones roofing a shot over Lack.

“Those guys are unbelievable,” Flames coach Bob Hartley said of his team’s ability to erase late deficits.

“They always find a way.”

The goal came on the heels of a couple big saves by Hiller earlier in the period to keep his team within one.

Vancouver came in having not won

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Calgary Flames goalie Jonas Hiller celebrates his teams win over the Vancouver Canucks following the third period of NHL playoff action in Vancouver, B.C. Wednesday, April 15, 2015. at home in the playoffs since Game 5 of the 2011 Stanley Cup final against Boston, a span of six contests. The Canucks had also lost 10 of their last 11 playoff games overall dating back to Game 6 of the series with the Bruins.

“We didn’t win. I thought we played well enough to win,” said Henrik Sedin. “We made a mistake on their goal and after that we gave up a lot of 2-on1s. That was something we talked about before this game and that’s something

we have to look for. You can’t give up 2-on-1s one after another. That can’t happen.”

Vancouver came out hitting in the first period, with Ronalds Kenins throwing his weight around. The Flames, with a number of players making their playoff debuts, seemed to be back on their heels a bit in the early going.

Horvat and Burrows had good chances that Hiller managed to keep

out, while Calgary rookie Sam Bennett — playing in just his second professional game — had his team’s best chance after cutting out of the corner before being denied by Lack.

“Very impressed,” Hartley said of Bennett’s play.

“We knew that the kid would come in with lots of grit. ... He can skate, he’s a gritty player. He’s built for the playoffs.”

Generals head to semifinals Habs hang on to edge Sens with another Allan Cup win in emotional series opener

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BY ADVOCATE STAFF Generals 4 Au Ptit Mousse 1 CLARENVILLE, N.L. — The Bentley Generals exploded for three early third-period goals Wednesday and punched their ticket to the Allan Cup semifinals with a 4-1 victory over the Lameque Au Ptit Mousse of New Brunswick.

With the score knotted at 1-1 after two periods, Kyle Sheen gave the Generals their first lead of the evening just 1:33 into the final frame.

From there, Scott Kalinchuk blasted a shot past Lameque netminder Mathieu Baker at 3:14 and first-year General Josh Smith completed the Bentley outburst a mere 88 seconds later.

Cole Hawes opened the scoring for Lameque at 7:14 of the opening period and the lead held up until another first-year General, Cam Maclise — with his second goal of the six-team, two-pool Canadian senior AAA hockey championship — connected 52 seconds into the middle stanza. Maclise also picked up a pair of assists to give him a tournament-leading five points.

“We didn’t have a great first period coming off a big emotional win last night,” said Generals head coach Ryan Tobler, referring also to Tuesday’s thrilling, come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the host Clarenville Caribous.

“It’s not something you necessarily expect, but it can happen at times. But we addressed it. We came out and tilted the ice for the next two periods. The guys responded in a positive way.”

Bentley netminder Dustin Butler faced 18 shots while his teammates fired 35 at Baker.

Tobler predicted following Tuesday’s tournament-opening win that his club would perform even better 24 hours later.

He wasn’t sure that was actually the case.

“It’s tough to gauge. We played well the last two periods but it’s tough to compare the two games,” said the

Bentley bench boss. “The games were completely different and now we just have to focus on Friday.”

The Generals clinched top spot in Division 2 with Wednesday’s triumph and earned a spot in one two Friday semifinals.

“We wanted that bye into the semifinals, which gives us tomorrow off. That was the goal,” said Tobler.

The Southeast Prairie Thunder slipped past the second Newfoundland team in the tournament — the Grand Falls-Windsor Cataracts — 2-1 in Wednesday’s earlier contest and earned the other semifinal berth by finishing atop Division 1 at 2-0.

In today’s quarter-finals, 0-2 Lameque will face the 1-1 Cataracts and the 1-1 Caribous will take on the 0-2 Dundas, Ont., Real McCoys.

If the Caribous advance they will play in Friday’s second semifinal at 4:30 p.m. MDT against the Thunder.

The Generals will meet the other quarter-final winner at 12:30 p.m. MDT unless Clarenville does not advance, in which case Bentley will play in the late game.

“In a short tournament like this your next game is always the biggest one.

We just have to make sure we’re ready and I’m sure we will be,” said Tobler.

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Canadiens 4 Senators 3 MONTREAL — Even a major penalty and game misconduct to star defenceman P.K. Subban could not hold back the Montreal Canadiens.

The Canadiens proved that lateseason goaltending sensation Andrew Hammond is human with four goals in the second period of a 4-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators in the opening game of their best-of-seven NHL Eastern Conference playoff series on Wednesday night.

Montreal, boosted by a raucous crowd of 21,287, had the upper hand for most of the game and outshot Ottawa 39-33, but nearly threw it away on a first-period own goal by defenceman Andrei Markov and Subban’s controversial slash to the hand of Senators scoring ace Mark Stone in the second.

The incident will amp up the emotion heading into Game 2 on Friday night.

It left Ottawa demanding that Subban be suspended and Montreal coach Michel Therrien saying it was no more than a minor penalty. It is sure to be looked at for league discipline.

“He had been doing it a couple of times — he tried targeting me a couple of times in the first period off faceoffs,” said Stone, who went into his first NHL playoff game on a nine-game points streak.

He added that a suspension would be “up to the league. Obviously it was a pretty big hack. Looked like he wanted to hurt me. There was some intent there.”

“I agree it was a slashing penalty but I don’t agree that it deserved five minutes,” countered Therrien.

After Milan Michalek got credit for a goal Markov pushed past Carey Price in the first frame, a wild 30-second span in the second turned what had been an uneventful opener into controversy and a spate of goals.

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nec scored 15 seconds apart at 7:53 and 8:08, but only six seconds later, Lars Eller was sent off for high-sticking.

Only nine seconds after that, Subban took a chop at Stone’s hand the Ottawa forward went down to the ice in apparent pain, then rushed to the dressing room for treatment.

The officials slapped Subban, despite the former Norris Trophy winner’s claims that Stone embellished his injury, with a major and a game misconduct.

During the five-minute power play, part of it with a two-man advantage, Ottawa scored twice through Kyle Turris and Mika Zibanejad, but Montreal got a short-handed goal from Eller.

Brian Flynn got the winner at 17:17.

Ottawa coach Dave Cameron wants either a suspension or retaliation for Subban’s slash.

“I think it’s an easy solution: you either suspend him or one of their best players gets slashed and just give us five,” he said.

Stone returned shortly after the incident, but then left again late in the second period, only to return midway through the third.

Cameron said only that he is “not 100 per cent.”

The coach was also concerned about “sloppy” puck handling and passing by his team.

Without Subban, the remaining five Canadiens defencemen adjusted and held off Ottawa the rest of the way.

“Losing a player, playing long stretches on the penalty kill, we didn’t get any calls for the first 50 minutes or so, that’s strong of us,” said Eller.

Late-season acquisitions Flynn and Mitchell, for their first goals as Canadiens as the team’s third and fourth lines, excelled.

Notes — A moment of silence was held before the game for Senators assistant coach Mark Reeds, who died this week of cancer at 55. . . Canadiens scoring leader Max Pacioretty sat out with an upper body injury but may return for Game 2 on Friday.

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Islanders keep Prairie Fire finding second half Capitals at bay success in early part of season FOOTBALL in series opener

BY JOSH ALDRICH ADVOCATE STAFF

The Prairie Fire Football Club is three games into their Calgary and Area Midget Football Association season and are already proving to be one of the most resilient teams in the league.

After dropping their first game 31-14 to the Calgary Cowboys, they have rallied in the second half to win both of their next two games — 30-9 over the Calgary Mavericks and 22-16 over the Calgary Broncos last weekend.

On Friday night, they will finally play their first home game of the season, hosting the Calgary Hilltoppers (2-1) at ME Global Athletic Park in Lacombe at 7:15 p.m.

“In a tough league like the one we play in, I think it’s important for your kids to show resiliency and the ability to play a full game of football and to play their best football at the end of the game,” said head coach Chris Hall. “It’s a good indicator of the character of our team.”

The Hilltoppers are one of the league’s top running teams and will put a lot of pressure on the Fire’s defence, but Hill says they will be prepared for it.

“You focus on fundamentals, which is being in the right spot and sound tackling,” said Hall. “You trust your athletes to make plays which is what it comes down to once the game is on.”

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Islanders 4 Capitals 1 WASHINGTON — Brock Nelson scored twice, Josh Bailey and Ryan Strome added goals, Jaroslav Halak made 24 saves, and the New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series Wednesday night.

Nelson, Bailey and Strome had never scored in the playoffs. All were first-round draft picks by New York, none is older than 25, and they entered Wednesday with these combined playoff numbers: seven games, zero goals, three assists.

That didn’t matter one bit on this night. Nor did Halak’s struggles down the stretch in the regular season. The goalie who stymied Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals while playing for eighth-seeded Montreal in a 2010 first-round upset, was mostly superb, allowing only Marcus Johansson’s goal in the final minute of the first period.

Game 2 is Friday night.

Blackhawks 4 Predators 3 (2OT) NASHVILLE, Tenn.

(AP) — Duncan Keith scored at 7:49 of double overtime, and the Blackhawks rallied from a three-goal deficit after the first period.

The Blackhawks finished only two points back of Nashville in the Central Division, and they grabbed home-ice advantage back despite benching Corey Crawford after the first period. Scott Darling stopped every subsequent shot, making 42 saves in his post-season debut as Nashville took a franchise-record 54 shots.

Jonathan Toews had a goal and an assist, and Niklas Hjalmarsson, Patrick Sharp and Jonathan Toews each scored for Chicago. Patrick Kane also had two assists in his return after missing 21 games with a broken collarbone.

Colin Wilson scored twice and Viktor Stalberg had a goal, all in the first period for the Predators.

Game 2 is Friday night in Nashville.

Hall is impressed with his defence, particularly his secondary, led by Lindsay Thurber Raiders defensive back and captain Dawson McCrea.

“I like how tough we are against the run, primarily our front four — our defensive line — is playing quite well,” he said. “Our linebackers are flying around to the ball and protecting the perimeter of the field and our defensive backs have been our best surprise so far this year, they’re playing really well against the run and the pass.”

Offensively, they run a bit more of a diversified offence than their opponents, lead by Lacombe Rams quarterback David Mueller.

“David’s a dual threat type of quarterback, he can run and he can throw, he’s really good at both,” said Hall. “We’ve got three strong running backs, we rotate those guys through so they are fresh and then our passing game is getting better every game.”

A win on Friday will make it three in a row for the Fire, but almost as important is a strong showing on their home field as they play just two games in Lacombe all season with four in Calgary.

“We just want to get better every game and keep building on the success we’ve had so far this year,” said Hall. “Being our home opener our guys are playing in front of their friends and family so we want to show everybody what Fire football looks like, and that’s a tough, aggressive brand of football.”

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WHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND Division Semifinals (Best-of-7) Brandon (1) vs. Regina (2) (Brandon leads series 3-1) Friday, Apr. 10 Brandon 5 Regina 1 Saturday, Apr. 11 Brandon 5 Regina 2 Tuesday, Apr. 14 Regina 3 Brandon 2 Wednesday, Apr. 15 Brandon 3 Regina 2 (OT) Friday, Apr. 17 Regina at Brandon, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Apr. 19 x-Brandon at Regina, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Apr. 21 x-Regina at Brandon, 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 18 Detroit at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, April 21 Tampa Bay at Detroit, 5 p.m.

Thursday, April 23 Tampa Bay at Detroit, 5 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers (1) vs. Pittsburgh (WC) Thursday, April 16 Pittsburgh at NY Rangers, 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 18 Pittsburgh at NY Rangers, 6 p.m.

Monday, April 20 NY Rangers at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, April 22 NY Rangers at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m.

Calgary (1) vs. Medicine Hat (2) (Calgary leads series 3-1) Friday, Apr. 10 Calgary 3 Medicine Hat 1 Sunday, Apr. 12 Medicine Hat 3 Calgary 2 (OT) Monday, Apr. 13 Calgary 5 Medicine Hat 4 Wednesday, Apr. 15 Calgary 2 Medicine Hat 1 (OT) Friday, Apr. 17 Medicine Hat at Calgary, 6 p.m.

Sunday, Apr. 19 x-Calgary at Medicine Hat, 6 p.m.

Monday, Apr. 20 x-Medicine Hat at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Kelowna (1) vs. Victoria (2) (Kelowna leads series 3-1) Friday, Apr. 10 Kelowna 5 Victoria 0 Saturday, Apr. 11 Kelowna 4 Victoria 3 (OT) Tuesday, Apr. 14 Kelowna 4 Victoria 2 Wednesday, Apr. 15 Kelowna 4, Victoria 5 (OT) Friday, Apr. 17 x-Victoria at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m.

Sunday, Apr. 19 x-Kelowna at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.

Tuesday, Apr. 21 x-Victoria at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m.

Everett (1) vs. Portland (2) (Series tied 1-1) Friday, Apr. 10 Everett 5 Portland 3 Saturday, Apr. 11 Portland 4 Everett 3 (OT) Thursday, Apr. 16 Everett at Portland, 8 p.m.

Friday, Apr. 17 Everett at Portland, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Apr. 19 Portland at Everett, 5:05 p.m.

Tuesday, Apr. 21 x-Everett at Portland, 8 p.m. x — if necessary.

Washington (2) vs. N.Y. Islanders (3) (NY Islanders leads series 1-0) Wednesday, April 15 NY Islanders 4 Washington 1 Friday, April 17 NY Islanders at Washington, 5 p.m.

Sunday, April 19 Washington at NY Islanders, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, April 21 Washington at NY Islanders, 5:30 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE St. Louis (1) vs. Minnesota (WC) Thursday, April 16 Minnesota at St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 18 Minnesota at St. Louis, 1 p.m.

Monday, April 20 St. Louis at Minnesota, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, April 22 St. Louis at Minnesota, 7:30 p.m.

Nashville (2) vs. Chicago (3) (Chicago leads series 1-0) Wednesday, April 15 Chicago 4 Nashville 3, 2OT Friday, April 17 Chicago at Nashville, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 19 Nashville at Chicago, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, April 21 Nashville at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

Anaheim (1) vs. Winnipeg (WC) Thursday, April 16 Winnipeg at Anaheim, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 18 Winnipeg at Anaheim, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, April 20 Anaheim at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 22 Anaheim at Winnipeg, 7:30 p.m.

Vancouver (2) vs. Calgary (3) (Calgary leads series 1-0) Wednesday, April 15 Calgary 2 Vancouver 1 Friday, April 17 Calgary at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Sunday, April 19 Vancouver at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, April 21 Vancouver at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Wednesday’s summaries

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs FIRST ROUND Division Semifinals EASTERN CONFERENCE Montreal (1) vs. Ottawa (WC) (Montreal leads series 1-0) Wednesday, April 15 Montreal 4 Ottawa 3 Friday, April 17 Ottawa at Montreal, 5 p.m.

Sunday, April 19 Montreal at Ottawa, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, April 22 Montreal at Ottawa, 5 p.m.

Tampa Bay (2) vs. Detroit (3) Thursday, April 16 Detroit at Tampa Bay, 5:30 p.m.

Flames 2, Canucks 1 First Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Bennett Cgy (high-sticking) 12:12, Ferland Cgy (cross-checking) 19:47.

Second Period 1. Vancouver, Horvat 1 (Hansen, Edler) 12:08.

Penalties — Gaudreau Cgy (delay of game) 8:16, Higgins Vcr (tripping) 12:45.

Third Period 2. Calgary, Jones 1 (Ferland) 7:59.

3. Calgary, Russell 1 (Wideman, Bennett) 19:30.

Penalties — None.

Shots on goal Calgary 10 10 10 — 30 Vancouver 13 4 13 — 30 Goal — Calgary: Hiller (W, 1-0-0); Vancouver: Lack (L, 0-1-0).

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

Blackhawks 4, Predators 3 (2OT) First Period 1. Nashville, Wilson 1 (unassisted) 6:07.

2. Nashville, Stalberg 1 (Jarnkrok, Cullen) 17:20.

3. Nashville, Wilson 2 (Jones, Ellis) 19:33 (pp).

Penalties — Shaw Chi (interference) 8:44, Timonen Chi (holding) 18:20, Cullen Nash (interference) 19:44.

Second Period 4. Chicago, Hjalmarsson 1 (Teravainen, Toews) 1:43.

5. Chicago, Sharp 1 (Kane, Hossa) 8:32 (pp).

6. Chicago, Toews 1 (Kane, Keith) 13:50 (pp).

Penalties — Hossa Chi (tripping) 0:38, Bickell Chi (holding) 3:51, Volchenkov Nash (hooking) 7:16, Weber Nash (cross-checking) 8:21, Ekholm Nash (cross-checking) 13:33.

Third Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Ribeiro Nash (hooking) 2:18, Hjalmarsson Chi (slashing) 10:10.

First Overtime No Scoring.

Penalties — Richards Chi (high-sticking) 12:42, Jones Nash (tripping) 17:35.

Second Overtime 7. Chicago, Keith 1 (Hossa, Toews) 7:49.

Penalties — None.

Shots on goal Chicago 6 11 10 9 6 — 42 Nashville 12 4 15 17 6 — 54 Goal — Chicago: Darling (W, 1-0-0); Nashville: Rinne (LO, 0-1-0).

Power plays (goal-chances)Chicago: 2-6; Nashville: 1-6.

Canadiens 4, Senators 3 First Period 1. Ottawa, Michalek 1 (unassisted) 12:25.

Penalties — De La Rose Mtl (hooking) 6:50.

Second Period 2. Montreal, Mitchell 1 (Flynn, Subban) 7:53.

3. Montreal, Plekanec 1 (Galchenyuk, Subban) 8:08.

4. Ottawa, Turris 1 (Karlsson, Wiercioch) 10:36 (pp).

5. Montreal, Eller 1 (Flynn) 11:42 (sh).

6. Ottawa, Zibanejad 1 (Wiercioch, Karlsson) 12:36 (pp).

7. Montreal, Flynn 1 (Prust, Beaulieu) 17:17.

Penalties — Eller Mtl (high-sticking) 8:14, Subban Mtl (slashing major) 8:23, Subban Mtl (game misconduct) 8:23, Turris Ott (roughing) 8:23.

Third Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Gryba Ott (interference) 13:48, Turris Ott (misconduct) 20:00, Gilbert Mtl (misconduct) 20:00, MacArthur Ott (misconduct) 20:00, Gilbert Mtl (roughing) 20:00, Turris Ott (roughing) 20:00, MacArthur Ott (roughing) 20:00, Plekanec Mtl (roughing) 20:00.

Shots on goal Ottawa 9 17 7 — 33 Montreal 8 19 12 — 39 Goal — Ottawa: Hammond (L, 0-1-0); Montreal: Price (W, 1-0-0).

Power plays (goal-chances)Ottawa: 2-5; Montreal: 0-1.

Islanders 4, Capitals 1 First Period 1. NY Islanders, Nelson 1 (Bailey, Boychuk) 6:06.

2. Washington, Johansson 1 (Laich) 19:03.

Penalties — Fehr Wash (holding) 10:55.

Second Period 3. NY Islanders, Strome 1 (Tavares) 3:50.

4. NY Islanders, Bailey 1 (Okposo, Nielsen) 10:36.

Penalties — Grabner NYI (interference) 4:15, Chimera Wash (roughing) 20:00.

Third Period 5. NY Islanders, Nelson 2 (Lee, Grabner) 18:41 (en).

Penalties — Clutterbuck NYI (high-sticking) 7:47, Chimera Wash (high-sticking) 20:00.

Shots on goal NY Islanders 11 6 10 — 27 Washington 7 10 8 — 25 Goal — NY Islanders: Halak (W, 1-0-0); Washington: Holtby (L, 0-1-0).

BASEBALL COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE — Suspended N.Y. Yankees minor league RHP Wilking Rodriguez (Scranton/Wilkes-Barre) 80 games, without pay, for a positive test for Furosemide, a performance-enhancing substance in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

American League KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Recalled OF Terrance Gore from Northwest Arkansas (Texas).

LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Recalled LHP Adam Wilk from Salt Lake (PCL). Optioned RHP Drew Rucinski to Salt Lake. Selected the contract of LHP Adam Wilk from Salt Lake. Assigned RHP Garrett Richards on a rehab assignment to Salt Lake.

NEW YORK YANKEES — Recalled RHP Branden Pinder from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Optioned RHP Joel De La Cruz to Trenton (EL). Assigned RHP Kyle Davies outright to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

TAMPA BAY RAYS — Recalled RHP Jose

Friday

● Senior AAA hockey: Allan Cup at Clarenville, Nfld. — Semifinals. at 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. MDT. ● Midget football: Calgary Hilltoppers at Prairie Fire, 7:15 p.m., Lacombe MEGlobal Athletic Park.

Dominguez from Durham (IL). Optioned RHP Kirby Yates to Durham.

TEXAS RANGERS — Recalled RHP Anthony Ranaudo from Round Rock (PCL) and optioned Ranaudo and RHP Phil Klein to Round Rock. Assigned LHP Sam Freeman outright to Round Rock.

National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Recalled OF Yasmany Tomas from the Reno (PCL). Optioned RHP A.J. Schugel to Reno.

CINCINNATI REDS — Recalled RHP Pedro Villarreal from Louisville (IL). Optioned RHP Josh Smith to Louisville.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Claimed LHP Ryan Dennick off waivers from Cincinnati. Designated LHP David Huff for assignment. Recalled RHP Carlos Frias from Oklahoma City (PCL).

NEW YORK METS — Placed 3B David Wright on the 15-day DL. Recalled INF-OF Eric Campbell from Las Vegas (PCL).

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Recalled RHP Taylor Jordan from Syracuse (IL). Placed RHP Craig

Stammen on the 15-day DL. FOOTBALL National Football League DETROIT LIONS — Traded DE George Johnson and a 2015 seventh-round draft pick to Tampa Bay for a 2015 fifth-round draft pick.

GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed QB Matt Blanchard.

NEW YORK GIANTS — Signed DB Josh Gordy and LB Ryan Jones.

HOCKEY National Hockey League BOSTON BRUINS — Fired general manager Peter Chiarelli.

American Hockey League HAMILTON BULLDOGS — Announced Montreal (MHL) recalled G Joey MacDonald.

ECHL ECHL — Suspended Tulsa D Kevin Noble for one game and fined him an undisclosed amount for his actions in a game on Tuesday.

Eugenie Bouchard looking to bounce back after rough start to 2015 TENNIS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — One year after being the darling of women’s tennis, Eugenie Bouchard has had a rough start to 2015.

The native of Westmount, Que., who is No. 7 in the WTA rankings, has lost three matches to relative unknowns, with the highest-ranked of those being No. 66 Lauren Davis.

“I haven’t had the start to the year I wanted and obviously I want to do better,” Bouchard, 21, told a news conference ahead of Canada’s Fed Cup World Group playoff tie against Romania this weekend.

“But I know I have to be patient and I know I can’t win every match and every tournament.

So I’m taking all these tournaments where I’ve lost early as lessons to be learned.”

The disappointing results come after Bouchard took the tennis world by storm last year, reaching the semifinals of the Australian and French Opens, making it to the Wimbledon final and winning her first WTA title.

Bouchard will team up on the weekend with Montreal’s Francoise Abanda, Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski and Toronto’s Sharon Fichman.

Romania will be without the world No. 3, Si-

WHL PLAYOFFS

Stallard scores OT winner as Hitmen take 3-1 lead over Tigers MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — Jordy Stallard scored 7:22 into overtime as the Calgary Hitmen edged the Medicine Hat Tigers 2-1 on Wednesday to extend their lead in their second-round Western Hockey League playoff series.

Calgary’s Jake Virtanen scored on a penalty shot to tie the game 1-1 in the second period and Mack Shields made 35 saves.

The Hitmen lead the series 3-1 and can close it out with a Game 5 win at home on Friday.

Tyler Lewington had a power-play goal in the first period for the Tigers. Medicine Hat’s Marek Langhamer stopped 19 shots.

WHEAT KINGS 3 PATS 2 (OT) REGINA — Tanner Kaspick scored 3:36 into

mona Halep, who has chosen to stay in Europe.

Still, Bouchard knows Canada is in for a hard contest even without having to face Halep.

“Romania has four players in the top 100,” she said.

“It’s not the case for Canada, so it’s going to be a very difficult task. Even if they don’t have their best player, they still have some good depth. I do know some of their players. I did play against one of them (Irina-Camelia Begu) in Australia, I know they’re going to be tough competitors and I’m looking forward to trying our best. It’s a team effort but we will all try our best.”

Bouchard only confirmed last Sunday she would play this weekend.

“First of all, until February, I’ve played in every Fed Cup I’ve been invited to and I’ve always been proud to play for my country,” she said. “I know as well that I have to play one more time in 2015 or 2016 to be eligible for the Olympics. So, that was part of my decision and you know the fact that it is in Montreal, the city I was born in, makes it extra special.”

Bouchard said reconciling the Fed Cup and the regular WTA tour isn’t always easy.

“Most of the time we have a tournament the week right after the Fed Cup weekend,” she said. “So, for that reason, I find it a bit difficult to try to play in all the tournaments I want as well as all the Fed Cup matches. overtime as Brandon pushed the Pats to the brink of elimination with a Game 4 win in their second-round playoff series.

Peter Quenneville had the tying goal on a power play 7:53 into the third period for the Wheat Kings, and assisted on Nolan Patrick’s marker at 19:37 of the first. Brandon leads the series 3-1 and can eliminate Regina with a win at home on Friday. Connor Hobbs scored on a power play for the Pats in the second, and received a game misconduct midway through the third period. Colby Williams also scored.

ROYALS 5 ROCKETS 4 (OT) VICTORIA — Greg Chase breathed life into the Royals with an overtime goal to lift Victoria over Kelowna 5-4 and stave off elimination in their second-round series.

Jack Walker scored twice and Austin Carroll and Brandon Magee rounded out the attack as the Royals cut the best-of-seven series deficit to 3-1. Lucas Johansen, Rourke Chartier, Tomas Soustal and Tyson Baillie had goals for the Rockets, who host Game 5 on Friday.

Saturday

● Fencing: Provincial championships at Collicutt Centre, 9 a.m. start. ● Senior AAA hockey: Allan Cup at Clarenville, Nfld. — Final at 2 p.m. MDT.

Sunday

● Fencing: Provincial championships at Collicutt Centre, 9 a.m. start. ● Canadian major midget girls hockey: Esso Cup (Canadian championship) — Saskatchewan vs. Ontario, noon; Manitoba vs. Pacific, 3:30 p.m.; Atlantic vs. host (Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs), 7 p.m.; all games at Red Deer Arena.

Baseball Major League Baseball American League East Division W L Pct Boston 6 3 .667 Baltimore 5 4 .556 Tampa Bay 5 4 .556 Toronto 5 4 .556 New York 3 6 .333

GB — 1 1 1 3

Detroit Kansas City Chicago Cleveland Minnesota

Central Division W L Pct 8 1 .889 7 1 .875 3 5 .375 3 5 .375 2 6 .250

GB — 1/2 4 1/2 4 1/2 5 1/2

Oakland Houston Los Angeles Texas Seattle

West Division W L Pct 5 5 .500 4 5 .444 4 5 .444 4 6 .400 3 6 .333

GB — 1/2 1/2 1 1 1/2

Tuesday’s Games Boston 8, Washington 7 Detroit 2, Pittsburgh 0 Baltimore 4, N.Y. Yankees 3 Tampa Bay 3, Toronto 2 Chicago White Sox 4, Cleveland 1 Texas 8, L.A. Angels 2 Oakland 4, Houston 0 L.A. Dodgers 6, Seattle 5 Wednesday’s Games Cleveland 4, Chicago White Sox 2 Washington 10, Boston 5 L.A. Angels 10, Texas 2 Detroit 1, Pittsburgh 0 Baltimore 7, N.Y. Yankees 5 Toronto 12, Tampa Bay 7 Minnesota 3, Kansas City 1 Houston 6, Oakland 1 L.A. Dodgers 5, Seattle 2 Thursday’s Games Kansas City (J.Vargas 1-0) at Minnesota (Milone 1-0), 11:10 a.m.

Tampa Bay (Archer 1-1) at Toronto (Aa.Sanchez 0-1), 5:07 p.m.

Friday’s Games Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 11:08 a.m.

Atlanta at Toronto, 5:07 p.m.

Baltimore at Boston, 5:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 5:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Minnesota, 6:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Houston, 6:10 p.m.

Oakland at Kansas City, 6:10 p.m.

Texas at Seattle, 8:10 p.m.

Friday’s Games San Diego at Chicago Cubs, 12:20 p.m.

Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 5:05 p.m.

Philadelphia at Washington, 5:05 p.m.

Atlanta at Toronto, 5:07 p.m.

Miami at N.Y. Mets, 5:10 p.m.

Cincinnati at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m.

Colorado at L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.

Arizona at San Francisco, 8:15 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE LEADERS BATTING—AGonzalez, Los Angeles, .528; LeMahieu, Colorado, .514; Asche, Philadelphia, .500; Inciarte, Arizona, .406; DGordon, Miami, .378; Pagan, San Francisco, .378; Aoki, San Francisco, .375.

RBI—Arenado, Colorado, 10; Dickerson, Colorado, 10; Frazier, Cincinnati, 9; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 9; AGonzalez, Los Angeles, 9; Votto, Cincinnati, 9; Guerrero, Los Angeles, 8; d’Arnaud, New York, 8.

DOUBLES—Tulowitzki, Colorado, 7; AGonzalez, Los Angeles, 6; Arenado, Colorado, 5; Myers, San Diego, 5; 8 tied at 4.

TRIPLES—GBlanco, San Francisco, 2; Fowler, Chicago, 2; Kemp, San Diego, 2; Trumbo, Arizona, 2; 22 tied at 1.

HOME RUNS—AGonzalez, Los Angeles, 5; PAlvarez, Pittsburgh, 3; Arenado, Colorado, 3; Frazier, Cincinnati, 3; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 3; Upton, San Diego, 3; Votto, Cincinnati, 3.

STOLEN BASES—Hamilton, Cincinnati, 8; DGordon, Miami, 6; Aoki, San Francisco, 3; 12 tied at 2.

AMERICAN LEAGUE Chicago 000 002 000 — 2 6 1 Cleveland 001 210 00x — 4 8 0 Danks, Albers (5), Da.Jennings (7), Putnam (8) and Soto; Bauer, Atchison (7), Rzepczynski (8), Shaw (8), Allen (9) and R.Perez. W—Bauer 2-0. L—Danks 0-2. Sv—Allen (2).

Los Ang. 060 103 000 — 10 13 0 Texas 000 010 001 — 2 6 1 Santiago, Wilk (8) and Iannetta; Ranaudo, Bass (2), Verrett (6), Pimentel (9) and Corporan. W—Santiago 1-1. L—Ranaudo 0-1. HRs—Texas, Corporan (1), Rosales (1).

New York 002 100 020 — 5 8 0 Baltimore 100 105 00x — 7 15 0 Eovaldi, D.Carpenter (6), J.Wilson (6), Ch.Martin (6), Pinder (7), Betances (8) and B.McCann; B.Norris, Brach (6), Tom.Hunter (8), Britton (9) and Joseph.

W—Brach 1-0. L—D.Carpenter 0-1. Sv—Britton (3). HRs—New York, A.Rodriguez (2). Baltimore, Machado (1), Schoop (3).

BATTING—JIglesias, Detroit, .481; Trout, Los Angeles, .438; MiCabrera, Detroit, .432; AEscobar, Kansas City, .412; AJones, Baltimore, .406; Fielder, Texas, .400; Cain, Kansas City, .387.

RBI—AJones, Baltimore, 11; MiCabrera, Detroit, 9; Cruz, Seattle, 9; JMartinez, Detroit, 9; SPerez, Kansas City, 9; HRamirez, Boston, 9; 5 tied at 8.

DOUBLES—Zobrist, Oakland, 5; Beltran, New York, 4; Cespedes, Detroit, 4; IDavis, Oakland, 4; Fuld, Oakland, 4; Kiermaier, Tampa Bay, 4; 19 tied at 3.

TRIPLES—Fuld, Oakland, 3; Orlando, Kansas City, 3; 19 tied at 1.

HOME RUNS—Cruz, Seattle, 6; AJones, Baltimore, 4; JMartinez, Detroit, 4; HRamirez, Boston, 4; 7 tied at 3.

STOLEN BASES—JIglesias, Detroit, 4; DeJennings, Tampa Bay, 4; Altuve, Houston, 3; Betts, Boston, 3; RDavis, Detroit, 3; JRamirez, Cleveland, 3; 9 tied at 2.

ERA—Price, Detroit, 0.00; NMartinez, Texas, 0.00; Greene, Detroit, 0.00; Gray, Oakland, 0.59; Odorizzi, Tampa Bay, 0.61; Kazmir, Oakland, 0.69; Keuchel, Houston, 1.29.

STRIKEOUTS—Bauer, Cleveland, 19; Kazmir, Oakland, 18; Kluber, Cleveland, 17; Sabathia, New York, 15; McHugh, Houston, 15; MiGonzalez, Baltimore, 15; Pineda, New York, 15; AnSanchez, Detroit, 15.

SAVES—Soria, Detroit, 4; Britton, Baltimore, 3; Boxberger, Tampa Bay, 3; GHolland, Kansas City, 3; Street, Los Angeles, 3; Allen, Cleveland, 2; MCastro, Toronto, 2; Robertson, Chicago, 2; AMiller, New York, 2; Rodney, Seattle, 2.

Atlanta New York Miami Philadelphia Washington

National League East Division W L Pct 6 3 .667 6 3 .667 3 6 .333 3 6 .333 3 6 .333

GB — — 3 3 3

Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Milwaukee

Central Division W L Pct 5 3 .625 4 3 .571 5 4 .556 3 6 .333 2 6 .250

GB — 1/2 1/2 2 1/2 3

West Division W L Pct 7 2 .778 6 3 .667 6 4 .600 4 5 .444 3 7 .300

GB — 1 1 1/2 3 4 1/2

Colorado Los Angeles San Diego Arizona San Francisco

Philadelphia (Hamels 0-1) at Washington (Fister 0-0), 5:05 p.m.

Miami (Cosart 0-1) at N.Y. Mets (Gee 0-1), 5:10 p.m.

Arizona (Bradley 1-0) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 1-1), 8:15 p.m.

Wednesday’s Major League Linescores

AMERICAN LEAGUE LEADERS

Transactions Wednesday’s Sports Transactions

Thursday

● Senior AAA hockey: Allan Cup at Clarenville, Nfld. — Quarter-finals at 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. MDT.

Tuesday’s Games Boston 8, Washington 7 Detroit 2, Pittsburgh 0 Miami 8, Atlanta 2 N.Y. Mets 6, Philadelphia 5 Cincinnati 3, Chicago Cubs 2 San Diego 5, Arizona 1 L.A. Dodgers 6, Seattle 5 Colorado 4, San Francisco 1 Wednesday’s Games Miami 6, Atlanta 2 Washington 10, Boston 5 Detroit 1, Pittsburgh 0 N.Y. Mets 6, Philadelphia 1 Chicago Cubs 5, Cincinnati 0 St. Louis 4, Milwaukee 2 San Diego 3, Arizona 2 L.A. Dodgers 5, Seattle 2 Colorado 4, San Francisco 2 Thursday’s Games Milwaukee (Fiers 0-1) at St. Louis (Lackey 0-0), 11:45 a.m.

Tampa Bay 000 012 004 — 7 11 1 Toronto 232 220 10x — 12 13 1 E.Ramirez, Beliveau (4), J.Dominguez (5), Frieri (7), Balfour (8) and Rivera; Buehrle, Redmond (7), Hynes (9), Cecil (9) and D.Navarro. W—Buehrle 2-0. L—E.Ramirez 0-1. HRs—Tampa Bay, Souza Jr. (2), Mahtook (1). Toronto, Bautista (2), Travis (2), Pompey (2).

Kan. City 000 100 000 — 1 9 1 Minnesota 100 200 00x — 3 5 0 Volquez, F.Morales (8) and S.Perez; Gibson, Duensing (7), Fien (8), Perkins (9) and K.Suzuki.

W—Gibson 1-1. L—Volquez 1-1. Sv—Perkins (1).

HRs—Minnesota, Arcia (1).

Oakland 010 000 000 — 1 8 0 Houston 201 010 11x — 6 8 0 Pomeranz, Scribner (6), R.Alvarez (8) and Vogt; McHugh, Sipp (6), Qualls (8), Gregerson (9) and J.Castro. W—McHugh 2-0. L—Pomeranz 1-1.

HRs—Houston, Lowrie (3), Valbuena (2), Gattis (1).

INTERLEAGUE Wash.

206 000 200 — 10 12 1 Boston 020 021 000 — 5 7 0 G.Gonzalez, Ra.Martin (7), Storen (9) and W.Ramos; Miley, Varvaro (3), Ross Jr. (6), Breslow (8) and Leon. W—G.Gonzalez 1-1. L—Miley 0-1.

HRs—Washington, Desmond (1), T.Moore (1). Boston, H.Ramirez (4).

Detroit 000 001 000 — 1 5 0 Pittsburgh 000 000 000 — 0 2 0 Simon, Soria (9) and J.McCann; Liriano, J.Hughes (7), Watson (8), Melancon (9) and Cervelli. W— Simon 2-0. L—Liriano 0-1. Sv—Soria (4). HRs— Detroit, R.Davis (1).

NATIONAL LEAGUE Miami 002 021 001 — 6 8 1 Atlanta 000 001 100 — 2 3 0 Haren, Dunn (8), Cishek (9) and Realmuto; Stults, Co.Martin (6), Avilan (7), Cunniff (9) and Bethancourt. W—Haren 1-0. L—Stults 0-1. HRs— Miami, Hechavarria (1), Morse (1). Atlanta, Maybin (2), K.Johnson (1).

Phila.

100 000 000 — 1 9 1 New York 011 121 00x — 6 12 1 Williams, De Fratus (6), McGowan (7) and Rupp; Niese, C.Torres (7), A.Torres (8) and d’Arnaud.

W—Niese 1-0. L—Williams 0-1. HRs—New York, d’Arnaud (1), Duda (1).

Cincinnati 000 000 000 — 0 4 2 Chicago 220 100 00x — 5 11 0 Marquis, Badenhop (5), M.Parra (6), Villarreal (7) and Pena; T.Wood, Coke (8), N.Ramirez (9), Schlitter (9) and M.Montero. W—T.Wood 1-1. L—Marquis 0-1. HRs—Chicago, Rizzo (1).

Milwaukee 001 000 001 — 2 10 1 St. Louis 200 200 00x — 4 10 1 W.Peralta, Cotts (6), Blazek (7) and Lucroy; Lynn, Siegrist (6), Maness (6), Belisle (7), Choate (7), Walden (8), Rosenthal (9) and Molina. W—Lynn 1-1. L—W.Peralta 0-1. Sv—Rosenthal (3).

Arizona 200 000 000 — 2 9 0 San Diego 010 001 01x — 3 9 0 C.Anderson, Delgado (7) and Pacheco; Morrow, Benoit (8), Kimbrel (9) and De.Norris. W—Benoit 3-0. L—Delgado 0-1. Sv—Kimbrel (3). HRs—Arizona, Goldschmidt (3). San Diego, Upton (3).

Colorado 310 000 000 — 4 6 1 San Fran. 100 000 010 — 2 7 1 Matzek, B.Brown (7), Logan (8), Ottavino (9) and McKenry; Lincecum, Kontos (6), Y.Petit (8), Romo (9) and H.Sanchez. W—Matzek 1-0. L—Lincecum 0-1. Sv—Ottavino (2). HRs—Colorado, Arenado (3).

San Francisco, M.Duffy (1).

Basketball National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB z-Atlanta 60 22 .732 — y-Cleveland 53 29 .646 7 x-Chicago 50 32 .610 10 y-Toronto 49 33 .598 11 x-Washington 46 36 .561 14 x-Milwaukee 41 41 .500 19 x-Boston 40 42 .488 20 x-Brooklyn 38 44 .463 22 Indiana 38 44 .463 22 Miami 37 45 .451 23 Charlotte 33 49 .402 27 Detroit 32 50 .390 28 Orlando 25 57 .305 35 Philadelphia 18 64 .220 42 New York 17 65 .207 43 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB 67 15 .817 — 56 26 .683 11 56 26 .683 11 51 31 .622 16 55 27 .671 12 55 27 .671 12 50 32 .610 17 45 37 .549 22 45 37 .549 22 39 43 .476 28

z-Golden State y-Houston x-L.A. Clippers y-Portland x-Memphis x-San Antonio x-Dallas x-New Orleans Oklahoma City Phoenix

Utah 38 Denver 30 Sacramento 29 L.A. Lakers 21 Minnesota 16 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division z-clinched conference

44 52 53 61 66

.463 .366 .354 .256 .195

Tuesday’s Games Boston 95, Toronto 93 Indiana 99, Washington 95,2OT L.A. Clippers 112, Phoenix 101 Wednesday’s Games Toronto 92, Charlotte 87 New Orleans 108, San Antonio 103 Chicago 91, Atlanta 85 Houston 117, Utah 91 Dallas 114, Portland 98 Boston 105, Milwaukee 100 Oklahoma City 138, Minnesota 113 Miami 105, Philadelphia 101 Cleveland 113, Washington 108, OT Brooklyn 101, Orlando 88 Detroit 112, New York 90 Memphis 95, Indiana 83 Golden State 133, Denver 126 Sacramento 122, L.A. Lakers 99 end of regular season

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B4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, April 16, 2015

Jets look for franchise first playoff win ATLANTA THRASHERS SWEPT IN ONLY PLAYOFF APPEARANCE

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS ANAHEIM, Calif. — After the Atlanta Thrashers were swept in the 2007 playoffs, Jim Slater never imagined that would be the last playoff game for a group that had Marian Hossa, Ilya Kovalchuk and more.

“When you make it into the playoffs at a young age, you think you’re going to be there for a while and it’s going to be year after year,” Slater said.

That group never made it back before the team left Atlanta, and it took until the fourth season as the Winnipeg Jets to qualify for the post-season.

They’ll try to win the first playoff game in franchise history in Game 1 against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.

“It feels good because this group I think’s ready for the challenge and ready to go,” said Slater, the one holdover from the 2007 playoff team that lost to the New York Rangers. “I’ve wanted to stick it out for this moment, to see this team succeed. We have a very good opportunity to do that.”

History looms not just for the 15-year-old franchise but the nine Jets players who will dress for their first Stanley Cup playoff game: goaltenders Ondrej Pavelec and Michael Hutchin-

NHL PLAYOFFS son, forwards Bryan Little, Mark Scheifele, Chris Thorburn, Jiri Tlusty and Adam Lowry and defencemen Tobias Enstrom and Jacob Trouba.

Even with Cup winners Dustin Byfuglien and captain Andrew Ladd around, the Jets’ playoff experience pales in comparison to Anaheim’s. But Winnipeg coach Paul Maurice considers getting to the playoffs “a gate you have to pass through.”

“We want this, all of it: the pressure, the excitement, the change in pace to this game, all of it,” Maurice said after practice Wednesday at Honda Center.

“We’ve got to soak it all in, we’ve got to learn from it and we’re hoping to do that on the fly.”

The Ducks have already done this on the fly and still have captain Ryan Getzlaf, winger Corey Perry and defenceman Francois Beauchemin left from their 2007 Cup team. Back then Getzlaf enjoyed not knowing any better, but for the Jets that’s the great unknown.

“If you haven’t played in an NHL playoff game, all you’ve done is heard about how much the game is ramped up — the tempo, the physicalness, ev-

erything,” Anaheim coach Bruce Boudreau said. “I think for (first-time) guys, all they’ve got to go on is their nerves.”

Little, who came from Atlanta along with Byfuglien, Ladd, Enstrom, Slater, Thorburn, Pavelec, Blake Wheeler and Mark Stuart, said he was keeping his nerves in check for now. But that doesn’t mean the anticipation for his first playoff game is any less.

“It’s been a long time. The last four years have gone by pretty fast,” Little said. “But this team’s been on an upswing, and we’ve added some key guys and our young guys have played well down the stretch. There’s that excitement from our fans and in this dressing room that we finally got to this point.”

This is a point the Ducks have gotten to the past two years under Boudreau, and with early exits comes the pressure and expectations that are foreign to the Jets, new kids on the playoff block.

“If you’re carrying that pressure, you’ve been a very good team,” Maurice said of the Ducks. “You’ve been a good team all year and you’ve probably been a good team for a bunch of

years.”

The Ducks have been one of the NHL’s best in the regular season, while the Jets have built up to this, specifically since the 2011 move to Winnipeg. But in Slater’s words the Jets “just couldn’t take that next step,” because they lacked experience or belief or enough to get over the hump and make the playoffs.

Former Jets and Thrashers broadcaster Dan Kamal sees the franchise’s return to the playoffs as a testament to doing things right as an organization.

“I don’t think you can take shortcuts, and I think they had some tough years in Winnipeg because Kevin Cheveldayoff stuck to the plan, and I think they’re starting to see the results of that plan,” Kamal said in a phone interview Tuesday. “They’re starting to see the foundation being built in a way that can bring you success and maybe more importantly can hopefully sustain that success.”

First, the Jets would like to take the next step and win a playoff game.

“We weren’t able to do it the last few years so it definitely felt really good to make the playoffs,” Pavelec said.

“But it’s not over yet. Hopefully there’s a lot of games in front of us.”

Hockey great Howe in midst of ‘life-changing’ turnaround

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

SPORTS

BRIEFS

Bautista, Travis and Pompey homer as Jays top Rays 12-7 for first home win TORONTO — Jose Bautista, Devon Travis and Dalton Pompey homered as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 12-7 on Wednesday night at Rogers Centre for their first home victory of the season.

Josh Donaldson scored twice and drove in three runs as Toronto outhit the Rays 13-11. The Blue Jays gave starter Mark Buehrle plenty of early run support, scoring multiple runs in each of the first five innings for the first time in franchise history.

Buehrle (2-0) allowed seven hits and three earned runs over six innings as Toronto (5-4) ended Tampa Bay’s fourgame winning streak.

Blue Jays manager John Gibbons moved Donaldson up three positions into the No. 2 spot in the batting order and it paid off. He singled in the first inning — one of his three hits on the game — to get on base ahead of Bautista’s rainbow homer.

Toronto Raptors beat Hornets to cap franchisebest 49-win regular-season TORONTO — The Air Canada Centre crowd stood and cheered as the clock ticked down on the Toronto Raptors’ best regular season in franchise history Wednesday night.

Then the Raptors departed the court to turn their sights on what they’ve been waiting for for months — another shot at the NBA playoffs, and a familiar foe in Paul Pierce.

Kyle Lowry scored 26 points to lead the Raptors in a 92-87 victory over the Charlotte Hornets that gave the Raptors a franchise-best 49 victories on the

season, one more than last year.

“Feels good. This is what we play for,” Lowry said. “Now it gets a little bit more serious.”

The Raptors, who finished fourth in the East, open a playoff round that comes with some pre-packaged drama, thanks to Pierce. In last year’s postseason series with Brooklyn, Pierce — then with the Nets — blocked Lowry’s final shot of Game 7 to clinch the series for the Nets.

Earlier this week, the Wizards forward told ESPN.com he wasn’t worried about the Raptors because they didn’t have the “it” factor.

“Paul Pierce has always got to say something,” DeMar DeRozan scoffed.

“He said something last year, he’s always got to say something. Just let him talk. I could care less what he says.

“He’d just better hope Chicago or whatevers got to happen so he won’t see what ’it’ is.”

DeRozan was speaking before the Raptors learned their playoff opponent. Chicago’s victory over Atlanta later Wednesday night meant Toronto plays Washington. Had Atlanta won, Toronto would have faced Milwaukee.

Bruins fire GM Chiarelli The Boston Bruins fired general manager Peter Chiarelli on Wednesday, days after missing the playoffs for the first time in eight years and just four seasons after the franchise won its first Stanley Cup title since 1972.

The statement from the team said coach Claude Julien and the rest of his staff “will remain in place at this time.”

“I don’t want to take away anything that Peter accomplished here,” Bruins president and Hall of Fame forward Cam Neely said at a news conference.

“I mean, he’s going to go down in history as the GM that brought the Stanley Cup back to Boston, the first time in 39 years, so that says a lot about his abilities as a general manager. ... We just felt moving forward was the best thing for us to do.”

No interim was named, and Neely said the team will conduct an “exhaustive” search for a permanent replacement.

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LUBBOCK, Texas — Ravaged by a stroke that left him unable to walk and barely able to speak, Gordie Howe decided it was time to quit.

His sons didn’t want to hear it. Not from Mr. Hockey, whose 25-year career in the NHL was defined by his indomitable style and blend of grit and finesse.

“He was saying, ’Take me out back and shoot me,”’ recalled Murray Howe, a diagnostic radiologist. “He was serious. It wasn’t like a joke. I said, ’Dad, let’s just see if we can help you first.”’

The 87-year-old Howe is back on his feet after what his family called a “lifechanging” turnaround.

They had gone to Mexico for stem cell treatments that are still in an experimental phase. The treatments are not yet proven to work, and conclusions should not be drawn from the experience of a single patient. Howe plans another round of treatments in June.

These days there’s little doubt his spirits are high. At a recent session of occupational and physical therapy in Lubbock, Howe’s eyes twinkled and he smiled now and then as he flirted with the two young women putting him through his paces. He even planted an innocent, light kiss on the cheek on his occupational therapist and twirled her once as if dancing.

“He is doing extremely well, very well for his age,” said Nathalie Geddie, Howe’s physical therapist, adding that he still has weakness on his right side. “To think about how far he’s come since he’s had his stroke, he’s made significant functional gains.”

Recent years have indeed been challenging for Howe, who set NHL marks with 801 goals and 1,850 points — mostly with the Detroit Red Wings — that held up until Wayne Gretzky surpassed him. He retired from hockey for good, but not until he was 52.

The body he counted on as an athlete has stayed relatively strong, but memory loss from the early stages of dementia became a problem even before his wife’s death in 2009 after battling Pick’s disease, a rare form of dementia similar to Alzheimer’s. Colleen Howe’s death seemed to hasten Howe’s decline, Murray Howe said.

Howe’s four children began taking turns having him live at their homes for weeks or months at a time.

Howe had a significant stroke Oct. 26, losing use of his right arm and leg, and his speech was slurred. He was still able to recognize people in family

photos and those from his playing days, and he improved in the weeks that followed. But because he couldn’t swallow following the stroke, he shed 35 pounds. And then came another blow the next month.

Howe lay nonresponsive in a hospital for days. Murray Howe said he began writing his father’s eulogy and other family members started making funeral arrangements. Since a back problem last summer, Howe has been in Lubbock, Texas, at the home of his daughter, Cathy Purnell.

“We decided Lubbock would be his final resting place, essentially,” Murray Howe said. “We thought it would be a nice, steady decline.”

An MRI showed Howe hadn’t had another stroke but instead had been severely dehydrated. And a short time later, the family got a phone call from San Diego-based Stemedica Cell Technologies, offering Howe the opportunity for stem cell treatments in a clinical trial in Tijuana. Murray Howe said the full two-injection treatment is not available in the U.S. Howe got one injection of donor stem cells into his spinal column and another intravenously.

He was told about the December trip and its reason beforehand, “but he can’t remember,” said Marty Howe, another son.

Even before the second injection, the Howe sons said, their father was walking again.

“It was life changing for him and for us,” Marty Howe said. “He hadn’t walked in two months.”

Now back up to about 200 pounds, Howe goes regularly to rehab, which is aimed at giving him as much quality of life as possible. His progress since the treatments in Mexico allowed him to travel in February to Canada, where he was honoured in his hometown by Gretzky, Bobby Hull, Brett Hull and Mark and Marty Howe.

He can walk slowly and speak, though not loudly. His shortened gait is more the result of back pain than the stroke, Murray Howe said.

Howe’s hand-eye co-ordination remains sharp. When Murray Howe gently tossed worn, yellow tennis balls for Howe to hit with a pipe that’s normally used to work on his range of motion, he hit nearly every one of them.

“It’s a pleasure to see him like this, as compared to how he was,” Marty Howe said. “Because how he was just sitting in the bed, laying down drooling, and that was what was going to be the rest of his life.”

Howe seemed happy that day at therapy, which is paramount to his family.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015

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EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONS

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Silvana Tietzsch and her mother, Adriana, get up close and personal with Otis a Great Horned Owl from the Medicine River Wildlife Centre during a previous Earth Day celebration at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre in Red Deer. This weekend, the centre, along with the City of Red Deer, will again play host to Earth Day activities. On Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., visitors are invited to join in on the Earth Day celebrations.

CALENDAR THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS

Friday ● LGBTQ and Pride Youth Red Deer meet at downtown branch of Red Deer Public Library on Fridays, April 17, May 1, 15 and 29 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Waskasoo/Kiwanis Meeting Room. All ages teen and up welcome. ● Friends of the Red Deer Public Library Spring Book Sale will be held at Downtown Branch of Red Deer Public Library on April 16 from 5 to 9 p.m. for members.

Memberships are available at the door. The sale continues on April 17 and 18, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for the general public. All proceeds to the library. Payment by cash or cheque only. Book and audiovisual donations are gratefully accepted at the downtown branch during regular business hours. ● School’s Out: Book to Movie Day at Timberlands Branch of Red Deer Public Library features the movie Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Bad Day (rated PG) on April 17 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Enjoy a reading of the classic children’s book, watch the movie, have popcorn and drinks. ● Ponoka Legion weekly suppers continue at 5:30 p.m. on Fridays. Cost is $14 per person. Phone 403-783-4076. ● Red Deer Table Tennis Club meets to play every Friday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Michener Recreation Centre gymnasium. There is a drop-in fee of $10. All levels welcome.

Contact Tom at 403-872-7222. ● Double Tree Village Museum located 10 km west of Innisfail, is open year round.

Take a free wagon and enjoy the natural scenery to a Danish homestead with a beautiful team of Belgian horses. The site is open years round and features 26 buildings from a church to a teepee, picnic area with wiener roast pit, and much more. Take Hwy 54 to RR 41 and north into the village. Winner or Red Deer County Beautification Award, Red Deer County Heritage Award. School classes, bus tours, families, groups welcome. Visit www. doubletreevillage.com, or contact 403-7283875, dbltreem@telus.net. ● Senior Citizens Downtown House has several upcoming events, regular card games and tournaments and special tournaments: Cribbage every Thursday at 1:30 p.m.; Whist every Friday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on April 17; 500 every Monday and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on April 27; Fun Contract Bridge every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Games cost $3. Tournaments cost $6. A Turkey Supper will be held on April 17 at 5:30 p.m. for $15. Dutch auction to follow.

Phone 403-346-4043. ● Encore Annual Arts Sale and Celebration of Creative Expression goes April 17 and 19 at Lacombe Memorial Centre. On Friday, April 17 at 1 and 3 p.m., feature artist Marg Metcalf of Sylvan Lake, will present Painting with Joy. Admission from 1 to 5 p.m. will be $5. Date Night will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. with fine wines, beers, hot and cold appetizers with live blues, r&b music for $10 per person. Saturday, April 18 events start at 11 a.m. with pottery demonstrations by Arne Handley at 1 and 4 and presentation by Marg Metcalf at 2 p.m. At 3 p.m. the bar opens and show and sale of home and wardrobe items.

Saturday admission is $5. See lacombetourism.com/lacombe-regional-tourism-events/ encore-festival/ or phone 403-782-1258. ● Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter Fundraiser at Slumland

Theatre will be held on April 17 starting at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy an all female hip hop troupe and more. See Facebook under Slumland Theatre, or contact slumlandevents@gmail. com. ● Hunting Hills High School Bike-aThon in support of mental health will take place for 24 hours from April 16 to 17. Sponsors and donations are sought. Contact Alicia at alicia.bryar@rdpsd.ab.ca or 403-3426655 ext. 2236 or Krystina at Krystina.clark@ rdpsd.ab.ca, ext. 2241 or see www.huntinghills.rdpsd.ab.ca, https://twitter.com/HHHSBikeathon.

Saturday ● Remembering Jean — Red Deer Pottery Club Spring Show and Sale — will be held on April 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Red Deer Recreation Centre. ● Ponoka Senior Drop-In Centre jam sessions are held Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m.

Lots of dancing. Admission is $2 at the door and includes refreshments and snack. Please bring snacks. Phone Linda at 403-783-8461. ● GrammaLink-Africa Fabric Sale, in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmother to Grandmother Campaign will be held on April 18 at Gaetz Memorial United Church. Call Mary Ellen at 403-340-1365 or Shirley at 403-347-5958. ● Deadliest Week Ever in the Wild at Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library will be offered on April 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. Children ages seven and up are invited to take a walk on the wild side , learning and crafting about dangerous animals around the world.

Call 403-309-3488. ● Awesome Lego Days is held at Downtown Branch of Red Deer Public Library on April 18 and May 16 from 2 to 3 p.m. Children ages six and up, and those under six with an adult, are invited to enjoy challenges, minuteto-win-it and free play. ● Art 4 Kids Foundation fundraiser Rummage Sale will be held April 18 and 19, 11 am.. to 4 p.m. at A Little Piece of U, 4732 50 St. Table rentals for $10 for garage sale type tables. See ww.facebook.comArt4KidsFoundation for details and to rent tables. ● Ponoka Moose Lodge Old-Time Dance will be held on third Saturday of each month, next April 18 with Randy Jones and the Reflections, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Cost is $15. Lunch provided. Top name bands. See www.AlbertaDanceNews.com, or call Jean or Fred at 403-783-8587 for more information.

Next dance will be held in Sept. ● Nature Savvy Saturdays at Kerry Wood Nature Centre are offered from 1 to 4 p.m. each week. Enjoy a nature-themed craft or activity. All ages invited to drop in and for a seasonal nature-inspired craft or activity.

Phone 403-346-2010. ● Whisker Rescue will be at the Petsmart store every third Saturday of each month with the Senior for Senior Program from noon to 4 p.m. A senior cat is given to a senior person free of charge, and payment of veterinary bills; Whisker Rescue supplies food and litter if necessary. The next date is April 18. For more information call Diane at 403-347-1251. ● Olds College Hospitality Students are hosting a Murder Mystery on April 18 at The Crossing. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and show time is at 7 p.m. The menu includes dishes prepared by the Hospitality and Tourism Man-

agement Program and features many appetizers and dessert. To order tickets, contact murdermystery@oldscollege.ca or call Jenna at 403-392-0560. Tickets are $60 per person.

Cash bar. ● Red Deer Legion presents Romeo/ DJ on April 18, Dew Carver on April 24 in Molly B’s Lounge, from 8 p.m. to midnight for their weekend dances. Phone 403-342-0035.

Legion members are required to show their valid membership card. Non-members cover charge is $5. The Legion presents Laugh Shop on April 25. Advance tickets required. ● Red Deer Fencing Club is hosting the Provincial Fencing Championships on April 18 and 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Collicutt Centre. For information and how to participate, see www.fencing.ab.ca or www.reddeer-fencing-club.com/

Sunday ● Gospel concerts at Ponoka Drop-In Centre are held the third Sunday of each month, next April 19 with Visions, at 7 p.m.

Admission is $5 at the door. Contact Doreen at 403-783-3805. ● Lacombe Legion Breakfast is offered on the third Sunday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Coffee hour is held every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Phone 403782-6441. ● Seniors Church meets at 11 a.m. on Sundays at Bower Kin Place for hymns and gospel preaching. Phone 403-347-6706. ● Discovery Sundays are offered at Kerry Wood Nature Centre from 1 to 4 p.m. to learn something new about the natural world around us. Drop in, or phone 403-3462010 to find out more. ● St. George’s Day Tea will be celebrated on April 19 at 2 p.m. at Red Deer Royal Canadian Legion. Hosted by Ladies Auxiliary.

Advance tickets only for $5 at Legion reception.

Monday ● Mezz Movie Makers: Creating a Script and Recording goes April 20 from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. at Waskasoo/Kiwanis Meeting Room at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch. Teens will create a movie from start to finish over three weeks. ● Cover 2 Cover Book Club will meet on April 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library. The theme will be science fiction books. Visit www.rdpl.org/programs/book-clubs/cover2cover. New members always welcome. Phone 403-341-3822. ● Take Off Pounds Sensibly (T.O.P.S.) is a non-profit weight loss support organization which holds regular weekly meetings in Red Deer and Blackfalds. Learn about nutrition, portion control, food planning, exercise and more. Visit a meeting free of charge.

Meetings are held on Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings.

For locations and information call Gail at 403340-1859 or toll free at 1-800-932-8677 or see www.tops.org. ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre card games are played on the following days: Canasta Mondays at 1 p.m., $1; Cribbage — Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m., $2; Singles Bridge — Wednesdays at 1 p.m., $2; Partner Bridge — second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., $3; Mixed cards — first and third Friday of each month, $1; Military Whist — second and fourth Friday of each month, $2. Call Diane at 403-343-6074.

Tuesday ● Momstown Alphabet Play for parents with newborns to six years will be offered on

April 21, and May 19 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Red Deer Public Library Timberlands Branch. ● Red Deer Celiac Support Group meets in the coffee lounge at the south location of Sobeys Inc. on the third Tuesday of every month starting at 7 p.m., next April 21.

Those sensitive and allergic to gluten are invited to come out and find out more about celiac disease, gluten free diets and products, support, fellowship, coffee and goodies. See www.celiac.ca, or contact Clarice at 403-3414351 or Marlene at 403-346-6235, or email reddeerceliacs@yahoo.ca. ● Lacombe and District Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Lacombe Memorial Centre, next April 21. Phone Pamela at 403-782-5061 or email pamela.d.neumann@gmail.com. ● Art reception for the exhibit In Bloom will be held on April 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. with a free workshop to follow at The Hub on Ross Gallery. The exhibit features encaustic paintings by Emily Thomson and is open until April 29.

Wednesday ● The Boxtrolls: Build-A-Troll goes forward on April 22, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Downtown Branch of Red Deer Public Library in the Snell Auditorium. Teens will watch the wacky Boxtrolls movie on the big screen and then create one. ● CrossRoads Church Seniors Luncheon is offered on April 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Guest singers are Steve and June Potter. All seniors invited. The cost is $8 at the door. Phone 403-347-7311. ● Golden Circle Ho-Downers are a fun band of seniors who entertain other seniors in nursing homes, lodges and by special request. Practices are held on Wednesdays starting at 2 p.m. Everyone welcome. For more information call Bea at 403-346-5802. ● Red Deer Legion Old-Time Dance with Badlanders II is on April 22 at 7 p.m.

Cost is $7, or $13.95 with buffet starting at 5 p.m. Phone 403-342-0035. ● Gamblers Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Red Deer Regional Hospital, Lower Level Room 504. Contact rdgahomegroup@gmail.com, see www.albertaga.net, or phone the Alberta hotline at 1-855-222-5542.

Thursday ● Red Deer River Naturalists present Wild About Bees with Alexandia Farmer of Mount Royal University on April 23, 7:30 p.m. at Kerry Wood Nature. Learn about Alberta’s native pollinators and how to help them. Free admission. Open to the public. ● School’s Out Hangout for youth in Grades 4 and 5 will be offered at Timberlands Branch of Red Deer Public Library on Thursdays until 4 p.m. Hang out with friends and enjoy a variety of activities. ● Red Deer Art Club has ongoing sessions every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre. These afternoons are open to all who are interested in learning techniques and sharing ideas using water based mediums. Open to beginner or advanced artists. For more information call 403-342-4242, email reddeerartclub@gmail. com or search out the club on Facebook. ● British Artiques Roadshow will be at Parkland Mall on April 23 to 25. For appraisals, book an appointment at 403-343-8997.

Participants may bring in as many items as they wish, but they must make a separate booking for each, and each appraisal must be paid for. Please give full details about your items to the member of staff making your booking. See artiquesroadshow.com

Listings open to cultural/non-profit groups. Fax: 341-6560; phone: 314-4325; e-mail: editorial@reddeeradvocate.com by noon Thursday for insertion following Thursday.

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Goal setting tips for spring and summer seasons With the spring season around the corner, some of you are already thinking about what goal setting you should be doing for the months ahead.

If you’ve put on a few pounds over the winter like most people have, getting leaner so you’re ready to wear those summer clothes and swimsuits is likely a part of your goal set.

But, before you make getting ‘beach ready’ your goal, there are a few important things to know.

Here’s what to consider:

Set an appropriate time frame

out that works for you. If the workout you’ve selected to help you reach your goals is one that you just can’t stand, the chances that you reach that goal are slim to none.

If you can’t find any workout in that goal set that you like, perhaps it’s time for a new goal.

For instance, if you have the goal to participate in a triathlon but aren’t so fond on swimming, like it or not, you will be swimming regardless of the plan you use. Instead, consider another event.

A marathon might be more up your alley.

Set aesthetic and nonaesthetic goals CABEL MCELDERRY

First, make sure that you set an appropriate time frame in which to reach your goals. If you have 20-plus pounds to lose before summer arrives, you aren’t going to be achieving this goal in three weeks flat.

Give yourself more time. Always allow for a little more time than you realistically think you’ll need. Almost always, life happens and before you know it, you’re not only schedule any more.

Having some built-in leeway will ensure that you don’t get discouraged.

Finally, also be sure that you set both aesthetic goals as well as non-aesthetic goals. With the summer season coming, it’s easy to get wrapped up in how your body looks, putting all the attention there.

Since you’re worried about hitting the beach, it’s only natural that the greatest objective you have right now is to improve how you look in that swimsuit.

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Food for burnout Whether it be via career expecta- much time I am actually putting into tions, motherly or relationship de- self care in the form of meditation, yomands, or physical overexertion at the ga, getting a massage, going for a walk gym, burnout occurs when in nature or some other form we have exhausted ourof “non-exertion” self care. selves either physically or We need to recharge our mentally of our resources batteries. and become depleted.

I love listening to a YouThe results can lead Tube video on meditation by you to feeling stressed, Deepak Chopra in the eveanxious, emotional, expenings. Meditation is one of the rience decreased enthusimost critical practices to work asm, low self-esteem and with to aid all areas of your even lead to more critical life. Remember, too, in some symptoms of headaches, cases burnout can take years fatigue, hypertension, to recover from. So no matter weight loss or gain, addicwhere you stand, take some KRISTIN tive behaviour (including time to breathe and reflect drug and alcohol abuse) and have patience.

FRASER and even sexual dysfuncIt’s not just something you tion. sleep off.

There seems to be a From a nutritional standlot of information for psypoint, your body will likely be chological support in this experiencing adrenal exhausarea, including getting help on setting tion as well as depletion in minerals. more realistic goals for yourself, learn- It’s critical to avoid processed foods, ing to detach from certain circum- fried foods and combine a healthy fat, stances, and understanding how to feel protein and starchy carbohydrate at validated in your own efforts to pace every meal. Using a greens powder in yourself in your efforts. your water will also add in additional Proper nutrition and exercise are alkaline forming minerals to nourish also on the list. Eat more fruits and your body of the extra cortisol that is vegetables … but what else really being released. helps?

What I have found to be a truly rejuTake a moment to reflect on where venating tonic is the use of medicinal you feel overexerted. mushroom teas.

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At high levels, or over years of exposure to moderately high levels, arsenic raises your risk for shingles, cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, skin problems and reproductive difficulties.

The latest news: Arsenic levels in the urine of formula-fed infants was seven and a half times higher than in breastfed babies, according to a new study from Dartmouth College. Researchers checked 72 six-week-old babies and tested home tap water, too. They concluded that the water, as well as powdered baby formula, contributed to higher arsenic levels in some infants. Earlier research by the same team found that many rice cereals and other baby foods also contained significant amounts of arsenic.

How has this toxin ended up in food? It turns out that arsenic, especially the inorganic form linked more strongly to health risks, is present naturally in the environment and can leach into groundwater. Plus, residue from arsenic-laden insecticides and herbicides used to grow various crops is now in the soil. That can raise arsenic levels in crops such as apples and especially rice, which grows in water and absorbs arsenic readily through its roots.

(In one U.S. Food and Drug Administration study, 10 of 65 samples had arsenic levels higher than federal drinking water standards.) Dr. Mike says thanks to Dr. Oz for pushing the FDA to study and then to highlight this issue. And here’s how to reduce your exposure: ● Choose your rice carefully. Tests by the FDA and by Consumer Reports have found that brown basmati rice from California, India and Pakistan had about one-third less arsenic than other types of brown rice.

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Bikini Tower opened the Thurber Idol this year. Members include Carson Loeppky, Jesse Kuzemchuk, Joshua Scholten and Colby Spring.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFF STOKOE/ ADVOCATE STAFF The 13th annual Thurber Idol took to the stage at Red Deer’s Memorial Centre this week, showcasing talented musicians, singers and dancing.

Thurber Idol was initially started by staff member Sharon Schultz as a way to give Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School students who normally wouldn’t have the opportunity to perform their talent for an audience the chance to do so.

It is now one of the most successful annual events put on by Lindsay Thurber’s Leadership Students.

“It is a great way to bring our school together and also to create positive interaction between school and community, with it being a public event and our judges and sponsors being community members,” wrote Lindsay Thurber teachers Meghan Sparks and Andrew Snyder, who both help with the Leadership students.

“For performers, it gives them the ex-

perience of being on stage and the opportunity to be recognized for the hard work they put in to perfecting their skills and abilities (whatever they may be!).

“Other students and staff love getting to see their friends and peers up on stage, often learning something new about them, and supporting them. I think it contributes to our overall sense of Thurber Raider pride!”

First prize of $500 (sponsored by Servus Credit Union) went to Riley Parker, Michael Levia and Kyle Gonzales Second Prize of $250 (sponsored

by State Farm-David G. Allin) went to Take 5, made up of Nicholas Froman, Sarah Streibel, Gloriana Ferreira, Katherine Smith and Sheldon Steinhauer, who performed Don’t Worry Be Happy

by Bobby McFerrin.

Third Prize of $100 (sponsored by CBS Electrical) went to Natalia Wells, who performed an original composition titled Tired.

The People’s Choice Award went to Riley Parker, Michael Levia and Kyle Gonzales.

Other sponsors included 53rd Street Music, Fletcher Printing, Vibe Car Audio and Muscle Rich Apparel.

Aura Magnien sings.

Grade 9 student Elijah Chauvet performs..

Grade 11 student Natalia Wells sings an original composition titled Tired.

Wells was awarded third place for her solo acoustic performance, winning $100.

Candy Nwigwe and Chris-Andra McIntosh perform a duet of Pretty Hurts by Beyonce.

Cody Julian does a dance routine.

Carolyn Martindale, City Editor, 403-314-4326 Fax 403-341-6560 E-mail editorial@reddeeradvocate.com

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Gull Lake ice fishing huts abandoned; area man urges cleanup program A Meridian Beach homeowner wants to see a successful program encouraging ice fishers to get their huts off Sylvan Lake repeated for Gull Lake.

Daren Schwieger, family members and a neighbour spent hours earlier this month removing abandoned fishing huts from the thawing lake in front of his home.

One plywood hut alone took six hours to haul out of its watery hole and chain saw into pieces small enough to take to shore by sled.

Schwieger said he’d like to see an initiative take shape along the lines of Sylvan Lake’s Take it Off project that has encouraged ice fishers to voluntarily register their huts so they can be reached when it’s time to pull them off.

The four-year-old program has seen municipalities join forces with Alberta Environment and Sustainable

Resource Development and RCMP to promote ice hut removal.

In 2011, there were two dozen huts left on Sylvan Lake that had to be removed and carted to the landfill. This spring, despite an earlier-than-usual thaw, there were no ice huts left stranded.

Schwieger and his wife, father and a neighbour pulled off a pair of ice huts on April 6 on their own initiative.

“We are residents of the lake and we do care about it,” he said.

There is a real safety issue at stake, he said. The plywood hut was about 2.4 metres tall and was sitting 500 metres off shore in water barely deeper than the height of the hut. If a tuber or water skier hit the partially submerged hut, the results could be disastrous.

A friend of his still suffers back pain caused when he was thrown into the windshield of his boat after hitting

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Daren Schwieger, in red coveralls, and Meridian Beach neighbour Craig Langford remove a hut with the aid of snowmobiles on April 6. a submerged ice hut on a Northern Alberta lake years ago.

Schwieger would like to see municipal governments and other players get involved. He’s been a little dismayed by the response so far at the government level.

“The problem is everybody wants to pass the buck.”

Lacombe County Coun. Keith Stephenson, who is also chairman of the Sylvan Lake Management Committee, has offered to help. Schwieger hopes others join the cause by next season.

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Physical literacy summit at RDC on Saturday Participants will learn the importance of physical literacy and movement at a summit at Red Deer College on Saturday.

PLAY Central will host Physical Literacy and Fundamental Movement Skills Summit from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Be Fit for Life Centre at Red Deer College is partnering with the Alberta Sport and Development Centre to stage the event.

The vision of PLAY Central is to empower and educate community leaders in Central Alberta to promote physical literacy and engage children and youth to be active for life.

The event is aimed at community leaders, teachers, parents, recreation co-ordinators and anyone who works with children, seniors or athletes of any age.

Presenters include Tara NcNeil from WinSport Winter Sport Institute, Paul Carson from Hockey Canada, and Rob Weddell, chair of the RDC kinesiology and sport studies program.

Participants will learn practical examples to apply to their activities.

Individuals will leave the summit with National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) fundamental skills certification.

The cost is $50. For details or to register, check www/rdc.ab.ca/continuingeducation/course or call 403-357-3663.

Royal Canadian Circus at Westerner Park May 1-3 The Royal Canadian Circus is bringing six shows to Red Deer from May 1 to 3. The circus includes high wire walkers, acrobats, clowns, and animals. The shows are under the big top at Westerner Park.

Shows runs on May 1 at 7:30 p.m.; May 2 at noon, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and May 3 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets are $30. For details or tickets, go to www. royalcanadiancircus.ca.

Lacombe adds $400,000 to police station project Lacombe city council has dipped in-

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Delburne youths put shovels in the dirt this week during the sod-turning for the new skate park planned for the village. The local youths, who call themselves the Ghost Ryders, have been actively involved in creating the skate park, said Brenda Smith, chair of the local futures committee and advisor to Ghost Ryders. The group that numbers 13 has raised funds, secured donations, and given speeches to potential funders. They have also gained letters of support from the Village of Delburne, Delburne School, and Chamber of Commerce, among others. Youths also helped design the skate park, which they have decided will be a graffiti-free zone. The Ghost Ryders even have a logo that shows a hooded character with a crystal ball revealing a cyclist and skateboarder in the mid-air over a skate park. To date, more than $320,000 has been secured for the project, which gets underway soon. The park will be located at the corner of 18th Street and 23rd Avenue in Delburne. to last year’s surplus to cover a nearly $400,000 increase in cost of building a new police station.

The city had set aside $8 million in its budget for the new facility.

But after detailed design work was done, the bill came in at about $8.9 million.

About $537,000 was trimmed by the police facility design committee and its architectural and cost consultants to leave $391,600 unfunded.

On Monday night, city council approved transferring that amount from the surplus and to go ahead with tendering the station.

The police station will be built east of Hwy 2A in Wolf Creek Industrial Park.

Construction is expected to start later this year with completion next year.

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Nesting instincts I have written about chickadees before.

What isn’t there to love? These little cherubs endure our harsh winters, delight us with their antics at backyard bird feeders, and enthusiastically announce spring with their cheerful ‘cheeseburger’ song.

I have been enjoying spring walks in our woods, now that the paths are finally clear of winter snow. I love this time of year, with the muted greys and browns, the cerulean spring skies burnished with dazzling white clouds, and the aspen woods dusted with smoky-gray catkins. On a re- c e n t

stroll, we watched a pair of geese contest the ownership of our small pond with a pair of mallards. American tree sparrows flitted among the willows and a pair of common goldeneye whistled their way overhead. We had hoped to hear frogs, but our pond is in a shaded spot, so it will be a few more days before they commence their spring arias.

The most delightful part of the walk was when we happened upon a pair of determined little chickadees hammering away at a dead tree. Chickadees, which are primary cavity nesters, start scouting out nesting locations early in the spring. They peck away at several snags, drilling test holes, before deciding on a final cavity location in a suitable tree. They are easy to locate at this time of year because the tapping of their labour carries far through the leafless forest.

I watched as the male and female took turns working at each of several spots of interest.

One test cavity was at the top of a seven-metre snag, the other on the dead branch of a small dying tree, and the others at various spots on a very large, well-rotted old poplar. It appeared that they were checking out all the options, from starting their own small cavity to enlarging other cavities that the woodpeckers had been working on over the winter.

It was interesting to note their work pattern: peck vigorously for a few seconds, stop and look around for danger, spit out the odd bit of dust, return for a few more seconds of pecking until their beaks were full of sawdust, then fly MYRNA PEARMAN off to a far branch and spit out the mouthful. OUTDOORS Shifts changed every few minutes and they took frequent breaks to feed.

When I returned later in the day, there was no sign of the chickadees. But I plan to keep checking the ‘shortlisted’ trees over the next week; I am hoping that they choose a cavity low enough to the ground that I can continue to watch and photograph them.

Note: Be sure to check out the nesting great horned owls at Ellis Bird Farm (http://www.ellisbirdfarm.ca/galleries/ webcams). Ellis Bird Farm will open this season on Monday, May 18. Check the website for details.

Myrna Pearman is the biologist/site services manager at Ellis Bird Farm. She can be reached at mpearman@ellisbirdfarm.ca.

BUSINESS

C4 March building permits strong

THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015

BY ADVOCATE STAFF Approvals for a pair of apartment buildings in Red Deer’s Vanier East neighbourhood helped boost the city’s March building permit values past the $22-million mark.

Permits were issued to Traine Construction Ltd. for a 72-unit apartment building and a 64-unit apartment building at 39 Van Slyke Way. These were valued at $9.1 million and $6.5 million respectively, with a permit for a related $71,000 amenities building also approved.

These permits accounted for three-quarters of the $21.3 million in residential work authorized by Red Deer’s Inspections and Licensing Department during March. Permits in the commercial category added $670,000 and industrial permits $70,000, for a total of $22 million for the month.

This tally was up sharply from March 2014, when the city issued building permits for $15.4 million in work. That figure included $10.2 million in the residential category, $1.5 million for commercial work, $3.6 million for industrial construction and renovations, and just over $100,000 for public projects.

As of the end of March this year, the city had approved $83.8 million worth of projects. That was more than double the $40 million figure for the January-to-March period last year.

Residential permits have contributed $32.9 million to the 2015 total, up from $29.7 million, while commercial values have increased to $3.5 million from $2.8 million, and the figure for industrial permits has climbed to $13.3 million from $7.2 million.

The biggest change has come in the public category, where a $28-million permit for the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre parkade in February and a $5.2-million permit in January for renovations to Annie L. Gaetz School helped push the three-month total to $34.2 million, as compared with $134,000 for the same period last year.

The Vanier East apartment buildings approved

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Building permits for a pair of apartment buildings at 39 Van Slyke Way accounted for $15.6 million of the $22 million in work approved by the City of Red Deer last month. The project by Highstreet Ventures Inc. is being built by Traine Construction Ltd. last month are among four apartment buildings at the site that received a green light from Red Deer’s municipal planning commission nearly a year ago.

BoC keeps 0.75 per cent interest rate

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BRIEF Toyota to move Corolla assembly out of Canada, refocus Ontario plants Toyota will stop producing the Corolla in Canada within a few years but says it will continue to invest in its plants in Ontario as part of a shift in its global manufacturing operations.

Toyota Motor Corp. announced Wednesday it will invest US$1 billion in the plant in Guanajuato, Mexico, creating 2,000 jobs, to make the Corolla subcompact — one of Toyota’s biggest sellers.

Production of the Corolla in Cambridge, Ont., will end but Toyota says it will continue to make other vehicles in that city and in Woodstock, Ont. Separately, Toyota is adding a third assembly line next to its plant in Guangzhou, China, investing 52.5 billion yen ($440 million). The line is to be completed by 2017, for a model it declined to disclose.

Toyota currently makes Lexus crossover vehicles, the RAV4 sport-utility vehicle as well as the Corolla in Ontario for the Canadian market and for export, mostly to the United States. Toyota Canada also made the Matrix hatchback until last June.

BANK OF CANADA

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada stuck with its trendsetting interest rate Wednesday even though it believes the oil-price shock stalled the economy to the point it had zero growth over the first three months of 2015.

The central bank’s justification for keeping its key rate at 0.75 per cent hinged, in large part, on its positive outlook for the non-energy sector, which it expects to materialize as the economic pain from the oil slump fades.

The bank predicted those improvements would show up in the form of more exports, investment and job opportunities.

“As the impact of the oil-price shock on growth starts to dissipate, this natural sequence is expected to re-emerge as the dominant trend around midyear,” the bank said in its latest quarterly monetary policy report, also released Wednesday.

The bank also expects the economy to get a boost from the eased credit conditions it provided with its January interest-rate cut and from growing U.S. demand, which it predicts will bounce back after temporarily slowing in recent months.

Its outlook for inflation, the key indicator behind rate decisions, remained “roughly balanced.”

But bank governor Stephen Poloz warned the economy will first have to ride out the negative effects of the oil shock, which it says were more “frontloaded” than expected.

Six months ago, the bank predicted 2.4 per cent growth in real gross domestic product, Poloz told reporters Wednesday.

Then, in January, the bank dropped its first-quarter projection to 1.5 per cent.

“And today we estimate that we’re growing at zero per cent,” Poloz said in Ottawa.

“That’s a pretty big revision downwards, the direct fallout from the oil-price shock.”

Last month, Poloz told the Financial Times in an interview that the oil-price shock would make the

At that time, developer Highstreet Ventures Inc. of Kelowna indicated that the four structures would contain a total of 232 apartment units.

Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS

Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz arrives at a news conference on the Bank of Canada’s decision to hold the overnight rate at 0.75 per cent in Ottawa on Wednesday.

CREA: Canadian home sales revive in March; Vancouver, Toronto the only hot spots

economy’s first-quarter numbers look “atrocious.”

Asked about those remarks Wednesday, he avoided big adjectives this time, replying with: “The data from the first quarter, surely, will continue to look poor.”

In a March speech, Poloz also expressed concern about the second quarter: “We’ve got our fingers crossed.” Poloz carefully indicated Wednesday that the second- quarter turnaround was still not a “sure thing.”

Still, the bank is predicting a bigger second-quarter rebound, boosting its real GDP growth projection to 1.8 per cent from 1.5 per cent in January.

Looking at 2015 as a whole, the bank now is expecting real GDP growth to register just 1.9 per cent, a downgrade from its 2.1 per cent projection in January. It predicted 2.5 per cent GDP growth next year and 2.0 per cent in 2017.

OTTAWA — Low mortgage rates helped boost the number of Canadian home sales in March by 4.1 per cent compared with February, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association.

The association said Wednesday sales through its Multiple Listing Service last month were up in nearly two-thirds of the markets it tracks, led by gains in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton.

However, Calgary and Edmonton came in below the 10-year average for the month.

“Low mortgage interest rates are good news for affordability as we head into the spring home buying season,” CREA president Pauline Aunger said in a statement. “This spring should see buyers coming off the sidelines in places where winter was anything but mild.”

The country’s big banks and other lenders have been cutting mortgages rates heading into the busy spring real estate season.

Canadian firms need to look at emerging markets: EDC

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

EXPORT DEVELOPMENT CANADA

MONTREAL — Canadian companies need to build markets (because) there’s a very strong business case links with emerging markets such as India even for diversification,” he said in a speech to the Monthough the lower value of the Canadian dollar and treal Council on Foreign Relations. the U.S. economic recovery are currently boosting He said India is one of those big opportunities, exports to the United States, the head of Export De- along with China, if Indian Prime Minister Narendra velopment Canada Modi, now visiting said Wednesday.

Canada, can rein in ‘DON’T IGNORE THE U.S. MARKET BUT Agency CEO his country’s bureauBenoit Daignault COMPANIES IN ALL SECTORS SHOULD cracy. says it would be fool“Entrepreneurs LOOK AHEAD AND FOLLOW HIGHish to ignore Canaare more comfortda’s largest trading GROWTH MARKETS (BECAUSE) THERE’S able doing business partner in light of in India, but bureauA VERY STRONG BUSINESS CASE FOR growing demand for cracy and red tape metals and lumber DIVERSIFICATION.’ have been huge isfrom the U.S. auto sues in the past and — BENOIT DAIGNAULT and housing sectors. everybody’s hopeful EDC CEO But he says Cathat with the new nadian firms must government things begin to hedge their are going to be a lot bets and prepare for an eventual stabilization of the easier,” Daignault said in an interview.

American market by creating links with high-growth He said the world’s largest democracy is not at the markets. same stage in development as China. While China “Don’t ignore the U.S. market but companies in has shifted from supplying the world with low-priced all sectors should look ahead and follow high-growth

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goods to expanding its domestic economy, India is focused on building its infrastructure.

That means foreign companies that aim to sell to the middle class can do well in China but those focused on building airports, roads and ports see bigger promise in India.

Daignault said Canada is well-positioned to take advantage of business opportunities in India because of the comfort with the Indian legal system, strong ties between the residents of the two countries and growing interest from Canadian companies.

Other high-growth markets are Asia, Mexico, South America, Africa and the Middle East, where a growing middle class is propelling demand for value-added goods and services in such fields as education, food, health-care, environment and financial services.

Overall, Canadian exports grew by 10 per cent last year, helped by a 15 per cent depreciation in the Canadian dollar.

Three-quarters of Canadian exports are currently directed to the U.S., compared with 7.7 per cent to Europe and 6.4 per cent to emerging Asia.

However, overall exports to emerging markets surged to 15 per cent in 2013 from just five per cent in 2000.

Canadian exports to China totalled $18.7 billion in 2014, compared with $1.3 billion to India.

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Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 133.16 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.45 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 15.06 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 63.85 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — A spike in oil prices helped send the Toronto stock market to a higher finish on Wednesday with most other key sectors also finding strength.

The S&P/TSX composite rose 61.59 points to close at 15,450.87, coming off a tripledigit gain earlier in the session as rising commodities prices eclipsed negative news on Canadian manufacturing and the short-term outlook for the economy.

The loonie rose 1.24 cents U.S. to 81.30 cents after the Bank of Canada held its trendsetting overnight rate at 0.75 per cent while also reducing its growth forecast for the year.

The central bank also said there likely would be no growth at all in the first quarter as the economy was hammered by an unusually harsh winter and the fallout from oil prices, which dropped to half of the levels reached last June.

Crude futures prices settled at their highest level of the year after the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that American inventories of crude were up for a 14th consecutive week in the period ended April 10.

The increase of 1.3 million barrels was much less than the 3.5 million barrels analysts had expected.

Lower supply levels helped May crude settle nearly six per cent higher at US$56.39 a barrel, an increase of $3.10, while the TSX energy sector gained 2.6 per cent.

Oil prices have been a focal point for both economists and traders, who are monitoring its direction for its impact on the financial results of global companies.

On Wednesday, the International Energy Agency projected in its monthly oil market report that “the outlook is only getting murkier” for the key commodity.

“It’s such a streaky commodity,” said Gareth Watson, vicepresident, investment manage-

Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 23.02 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.08 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.74 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 26.92 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 15.79 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 20.07 First Quantum Minerals . 16.18 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 24.54 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . 10.78 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 2.82 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.42 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 40.45 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 17.04 Energy Arc Resources . . . . . . . . 24.76 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 29.46 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 68.92 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.85 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 38.95 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 42.00 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 12.84 Canyon Services Group. . 8.72 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 23.43 CWC Well Services . . . 0.3600 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 15.63 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 1.19 ment and research, Richardson GMP Ltd. “One second you think the world absolutely hates it, and the next you think the world absolutely loves it. I’m just not 100 per cent convinced this is the beginning of a march up to higher (oil prices) on a more permanent basis.”

Other key commodities also gained traction, with the June gold contract rising $8.70 to $1,201.30 an ounce and the May copper contract gaining 1.3 cents to US$2.71 a pound.

TSX financials stocks lifted 0.9 per cent as stocks ascended for all of the major Canadian banks, while metals and mining stocks lifted 1.5 per cent.

In New York, some of the companies reporting financial results impressed traders who have had restrained expectations for the first quarter.

Computer chip maker Intel beat analyst targets with its results late Tuesday, while Delta Air Lines more than tripled its quarterly profits as passengers flew more and fuel prices plunged from a year ago.

The Dow Jones industrial average was up 75.91 points at 18,112.61, the Nasdaq rose 33.73 points to 5,011.02 and the S&P 500 advanced 10.79 points to 2,106.63.

In other economic news, Statistics Canada reported that manufacturing sales fell in February for the fourth time in five months, down 1.7 per cent to $50 billion, mostly due to a drop in motor vehicle sales and reduced production of aerospace products and parts.

Sales fell in 10 of 21 industries representing just over half of all Canadian manufacturing.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at the close of Wednesday at world financial market trading.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 15,450.87, up 61.59 points Dow — 18,112.61, up 75.91 points

Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 88.08 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 48.26 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.97 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 27.87 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 54.98 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 4.21 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 3.04 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.005 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 9.09 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 40.67 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . . 9.74 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 5.32 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 57.99 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 79.61 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 65.43 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95.84 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 30.46 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 36.82 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 46.17 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 93.41 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 22.28 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 48.16 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 81.25 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 40.04 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.90

S&P 500 — 2,106.63, up 10.79 points Nasdaq — 5,011.02, up 33.73 points Currencies: Cdn — 81.30 cents US, up 1.24 cents Pound — C$1.8268, down 1.89 cents Euro — C$1.3143, down 1.55 cents Euro — US$1.0685, up 0.38 of a cent Oil futures: US$56.39 per barrel, up $3.10 (May contract) Gold futures: US$1,201.30 per oz., up $8.70 (June contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $21.236 oz., down 3.5 cents $682.74 kg., down $1.12 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: May ’15 $1.60 lower $454.60; July ’15 unchanged $456.80; Nov ’15 $0.20 higher $448.10; Jan. ’16 $0.20 higher $449.30; March ’16 $0.20 higher $448.60; May ’16 $0.30 lower $448.80; July ’16 $0.30 lower $449.30; Nov. ’16 $0.30 lower $443.90; Jan. ’17 $0.30 lower $443.90; March ’17 $0.30 lower $443.90; May ’17 $0.30 lower $443.90.

Barley (Western): May ’15 unchanged $205.00; July ’15 unchanged $205.00; Oct. ’15 unchanged $190.00; Dec. ’15 unchanged $190.00; March ’16 unchanged $190.00; May ’16 unchanged $190.00; July ’16 unchanged $190.00; Oct. ’16 unchanged $190.00; Dec. ’16 unchanged $190.00; March ’17 unchanged $190.00; May ’17 unchanged $190.00.

Wednesday’s estimated volume of trade: 310,260 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 310,260.

Aboriginals can sue over property rights: appeal court

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Industrial giants, from forestry companies to mining operations, must respect aboriginal territorial claims in British Columbia just as they would heed the rights of any other Canadian landowner, the province’s highest court has ruled.

A decision from the B.C. Court of Appeal paves the way for First Nations to launch lawsuits to protect their territory from private parties, even without proving aboriginal title.

Two northwestern First Nations expressed vindication on Wednesday after a panel of three judges overturned a lower court ruling that denied them opportunity to sue the aluminum producer Rio Tinto Alcan. The Saik’uz and Stellat’en First Nations, based downstream of the company’s Kenney hydroelectric dam and reservoir, were refused a trial on the premise that aboriginals must first establish their title. Their initial suit was mounted in September 2011.

The nations contend the dam, in operation since the 1950s, causes nuisance and breaches their rights to the natural waterway that runs through their land.

They’re seeking damages for property-rights violations, alleging the electricity generator has harmed the Nechko River system and its fisheries. The decision means they can now take their claims to trial.

“We are pleased that the Court of Appeal recognized that First Nations’ aboriginal title exists, prior to proof in court or treaties with government,” Stellat’en Chief Archie Patrick said

in a news release. He said the decision grants aboriginals the same privatelaw protections as other individual landowners.

The Kenney dam provides water for Rio Tinto’s power generation facility that’s used by its aluminum smelter located in Kitimat. Rio Tinto Alcan has 60 days to apply for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada.

A spokesman said the company is reviewing the decision.

The judge who wrote the decision said that the law is clear that Aboriginal rights “do exist prior to declaration or recognition.”

Justice David Tysoe wrote that setting a separate standard for Aboriginal people, before they can sue other parties to enforce their rights, is arguably inconsistent with the charter right to equality.

Government privatizes wheat board IN DEAL WITH G3 GLOBAL GRAIN GROUP

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG — The federal government is moving to privatize the Canadian Wheat Board in a deal with a company partially owned in Saudi Arabia.

G3 Global Grain Group will get 50.1 per cent of the company in exchange for an investment of $250 million. G3 is a joint venture between Bunge Canada, and SALIC Canada, a subsidiary of the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Co. The rest will be kept in trust for farmers who deliver grain to the board.

They will get $5 per tonne in units controlled by the trust. In seven years, G3 Global Grain Group has the option to buy back the units from farmers at market value.

While the Opposition NDP called the deal “economic treason,” Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz said it will increase Canada’s ability to export grain, create jobs and spawn economic growth on the Prairies.

“Every relevant farm group across Canada supports this move,” he said in Winnipeg on Wednesday. “We see this as a great first step moving forward.

We look forward to having another viable competitor.”

Prairie farmers used to sell their wheat and barley to the board, which in turn exported it to foreign markets.

Despite vocal opposition and several lawsuits, the federal government went ahead three years ago with a longstanding promise to abolish the monopoly.

A proposal that would have seen a farmer-owned entity acquire the wheat board was rejected by the board last year.

Karl Gerrand, president and CEO of G3, said the company will be based in Winnipeg and is an “independent Canadian agri-business.” Canadian farmers who deliver to the board will have

a stake and say in its future, he said.

“G3 will use the knowledge and expertise of these farmer equity holders to help guide our growth strategy, to help us stay focused and to create opportunities for all of our stakeholders.”

Grain farmer Dan Mazier, president of the Keystone Agricultural Producers in Manitoba, said the prospect of new players with the infrastructure to move Canadian grain is exciting. But many were taken aback by the clause allowing G3 to buy back equity from farmers, he added.

“We didn’t see that one coming at all. That’s got everybody kind of concerned.”

Ian White, president of the Canadian Wheat Board, said the deal will give the board a “world-class presence.”

“We’re creating a powerful new player in Western Canada,” he said.

NDP critic Pat Martin called it “a day of infamy on the Canadian Prairies.” The federal Tories legislated the most successful grain marketing company in the world out of business for ideological reasons and handed it over to “foreign entities free of charge.”

“They thought it was communism for Canadian farmers to act co-operatively in their own best interests,” Martin said. “Our worst fears are realized. This is the death rattle of a great Canadian institution.”

Anders Bruun, lawyer for Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board, said the deal represents the largest transfer of wealth from farmers in Canadian history.

He said it’s not clear how farmers will benefit from owning units in a trust rather than shares in the new wheat board.

“Some people will be asking if those units are really worth a lot,” Bruun said.

“We’re flying in fog here and that fog goes all the way to the ground.”

Investment experts looking for TFSA limit increase

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

FEDERAL BUDGET

The Conservative government may have already revealed the biggest-ticket item for Canadians in the upcoming federal budget with its income-splitting plan, but investors are still waiting for more. Chief among the goodies Finance Minister Joe Oliver is expected to unveil in next week’s budget is an increase in contribution limits for tax-free savings accounts. Peter Bowen, vice-president of tax research and solutions at Fidelity Investments, says boosting the amount of money Canadians can park in TFSAs is likely the biggest tidbit for investors.

“The finance minister has somewhat telegraphed that, so we’re optimistic there,” Bowen said.

But he adds he doesn’t expect any other big changes like those in 2013 that closed several tax loopholes.

“We think they dealt with some significant loopholes a couple of years ago, so hopefully there isn’t another shoe to fall,” he said.

During the last election, the Conservatives promised to double the $5,000 annual TFSA limit to $10,000. Whether they’ll hike the limit — now standing at $5,500 — to $11,000, or stand firm at $10,000, isn’t known. For Canadians already maxing out their TFSA contributions and putting cash in other nontax sheltered accounts, an increase will help them save on their future tax

bills. For those who aren’t maxing out their contributions, the increase won’t mean much, though unused contribution room will continue to carry over so that if they find themselves with the cash down the road, they’ll be able to shelter it from taxation in TFSAs. Charles Murphy, a tax partner at KPMG in Ottawa, says TFSAs allow Canadians to invest and avoid paying tax on the income and capital gains made on those investments.

“The current TFSA rules allow all those contributions to be accumulated and grow over time to a fairly significant number,” Murphy says.

For some Canadian families and investors, the biggest budget goodie will be income-splitting, a measure that will allow couples with children to slash their tax bill if one parent is in a higher tax bracket than the other.

The controversial plan, announced late last year, is one of several changes that will see the government increase its payments to parents of young children, including an increase in childcare expense deduction limits.

Up to $50,000 in income can be transferred to the lower paid spouse or common-law partner. The measure promises to save families up to $2,000 but critics say few Canadians will max out on the benefit and that it serves mostly well-heeled families.

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Voting Made Simple Provincial General Election – May 05, 2015 Voting will take place to elect a Member of the Legislative Assembly. Voting hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Additions to the Voters List may be made beginning April 13, 2015 during regular ofďŹ ce hours by contacting the Returning OfďŹ cer: Brenda Williams in Red Deer-North. Revisions will conclude on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.

Candidate Nomination Papers for the Provincial Election must be ďŹ led with the Returning OfďŹ cer during ofďŹ ce hours, beginning immediately and concluding at 2:00 p.m. on April 17, 2015.

Returning OfďŹ cer ofďŹ ce hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday.

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Advance Voting will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from April 29, 2015 – May 02, 2015 These Advance Polls offer level access.

Advance Poll Locations: OfďŹ ce of the Returning OfďŹ cer: Bay 3, 4664 Riverside Drive, Red Deer, AB T4N 6Y5

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10:00 a.m. on May 15, 2015 at the OfďŹ ce of the Returning OfďŹ cer for Red Deer-North Returning OfďŹ cer: Brenda Williams Address: Bay 3, 4664 Riverside Drive, Red Deer, AB T4N 6Y5 Phone: (403) 357-1136 Fax: (403) 356-9753 Email: ro75@elections.ab.ca

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Voting Made Simple Provincial General Election – May 05, 2015 Voting will take place to elect a Member of the Legislative Assembly. Voting hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Additions to the Voters List may be made beginning April 13, 2015 during regular ofďŹ ce hours by contacting the Returning OfďŹ cer: Jim Taylor in Red Deer-South. Revisions will conclude on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.

Candidate Nomination Papers for the Provincial Election must be ďŹ led with the Returning OfďŹ cer during ofďŹ ce hours, beginning immediately and concluding at 2:00 p.m. on April 17, 2015.

Returning OfďŹ cer ofďŹ ce hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday.

If you would like to work on Voting Day, apply at www.elections.ab.ca.

Advance Voting will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from April 29, 2015 – May 02, 2015 These Advance Polls offer level access.

Advance Poll Locations: OfďŹ ce of the Returning OfďŹ cer: 101, 4315 55 Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 4N7

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10:00 a.m. on May 15, 2015 at the OfďŹ ce of the Returning OfďŹ cer for Red Deer-South Returning OfďŹ cer: Jim Taylor Address: 101, 4315 55 Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 4N7 Phone: (403) 302-5791 Fax: (403) 309-0793 Email: ro76@elections.ab.ca

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Time to act on Alberta’s cougar problem After a decade of writing about Al- 2001 in Banff National Park, but why berta’s cougar overpopulation prob- scare tourists with the horrible truth? lems, I know we’re really in Effective wildlife managetrouble when the lead story ment demands, among other for April 6 in the Calgary things, accurate population Herald is headlined “Coucounts of the species being gar encounters on the rise managed, and knowledge of across Alberta … even in its habits and habitats. But, cities,” and the lead editoas Paula Wild writes in her rial the next day is titled authoritative 2013 book, The Wildlife warnings.

Cougar: Beautiful, Wild and Could it be that the city Dangerous, “The truth is no slickers are getting a hint one even knows how many of what country folk have cougars live in any state been putting up with for or province. Cougars are at least two decades, even stealthy, quiet, superb ‘hidthough they blame the ruers,’ thus difficult to count.”

BOB ralites for feeding the big Wild notes that the North cats?

American increase in couSCAMMELL Perhaps not, because the gar populations started with news story starts by swalthe suddenly trendy manlowing, straight up, the agement “tool” of changing distilled government line that in 2012 the status of the big cats from varmints, there were an “estimated 2,050 cougars which could be shot on sight, to big across Alberta, up from about 680 20 game animals and imposing draconian years earlier.” This pure guess comes protective regulations, seasons, and from page 30 of the government’s No- quotas. vember 2012 cougar management plan.

In 1971, Alberta, for example, made Then there is another pure government that egregious management error guess from the current Travel Alberta when nobody even knew how many website: “It is estimated there are only cougars we already had, although the 600 mountain lions left in Alberta.” If longtime government “guesstimate” only, but then this website also says was 800. Now, in Alberta, biologists “we have had rare cougar attacks in love to “study” the more numerous Alberta, including a cross-country ski- big cats but, still, nobody really knows er killed near Edmonton by a cougar.” how many cougars we have other than In fact, Frances Frost was killed in that completely unsupported, unques-

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Touchingly, the Herald’s general cougar notes include this: “The father plays no role in raising the kittens.”

On the contrary, the toms play a crucial role in population control by killing and eating kittens, sometimes even “moms.” Cougar hunting everywhere focuses on taking the treed and biggest trophy toms, so that population control is lost everywhere and cougar numbers have increased greatly in every jurisdiction where the change in status of the cougar and overprotective regulations have been instituted.

Plainly put, the sole reason for so many human-cougar encounters in Alberta is that we now have far too many cougars. Fifty years ago, when I was spending parts of upwards of 100 days in cougar country, it was unusual ever to see a cougar or even a cougar track.

By 1980, I had seen only one cougar in the wild and knew many big game guides and outfitters who had never seen one.

Since the status change, tracks are everywhere, and my cougar sightings have increased seven-fold. Does that mean we now have seven times the oldtime number of 800, or 5,600 cougars in Alberta?

What is needed is a reversal of the formerly faddish management error that has caused the overpopulation of cougars everywhere in western North America. The designation of the cou-

gar as a big game species must be revoked and its former status as a fur bearing carnivore, maybe even a “varmint,” restored. That way, cougar manners, maybe even their numbers, might be improved by being shot at, on sight, by anyone, any time.

That is starting to happen in other cougar-infested jurisdictions. The New Mexico legislature, for example, is currently considering a bill that would effectively treat the state’s mountain lions as nuisance animals. This legislation would overturn a regulation that currently protects females with cubs from being hunted, as well as removing the requirement of a hunting licence in order to harvest a mountain lion.

This would mean open season on mountain lions in New Mexico; they could be hunted or trapped at any time without harvest limits. Wildlife officials estimate there are between 3,000 to 4,500 mountain lions in New Mexico.

Sounds about right to me: New Mexico is half the size of Alberta; does that give us another “guesstimate” of 6,000 to 9,000 cougars in Alberta?

We’ll never get an exact population number anywhere for any large, secretive carnivore, but when people are plainly encountering too many, it is time to put the cougar count down for the count.

Bob Scammell is an award-winning columnist who lives in Red Deer. He can be reached at bscam@telusplanet.net.

Know the benefits of container gardening Gardening in containers allows peo- lush and healthy, which is achievable ple to garden where plants would not if the plants are spaced far enough naturally grow. This can apart to let large root massbe anywhere but container es develop and the plants gardening is used mostly on are given water and nutripatios, balconies, entrancents on a regular basis. It is es or in areas where other much easier for the average plants dominate. gardener to develop a good Like all gardens, congarden when plant roots can tainer gardens thrive if they expand downwards at least have good drainage, water, eight to 12 inches (20 to 30 sunlight, fertile soil, room cm). for roots to expand and a Containers such as large steady supply of nutrients. urns or halved whisky barThere are exquisite conrels are deep and have a tainers available, but the large diameter. Filling the container can be any item container with soil could that holds soil and has make it prohibitively heavy.

LINDA holes in the bottom to allow An alternative is to use a TOMLINSON excess moisture to escape. light filler such as styroThis being said, confoam for the bottom of the tainers that hold a small container and fill the top amount of soil tend to need foot (30 cm) with soil. Plants water twice a day or through continu- will survive in less soil but more soil ous irrigation to provide enough mois- will allow the plants roots to expand, ture and nutrients to supply the needs producing a healthier plant. Water abof the plants. sorption and retention improves with On the Internet, pictures of straw- deeper soil. berry plants in eavestroughs, gardens Match the plants in the container in sewer pipes, and pallet gardens are with the amount of sunlight that the very common. The plants always look plant will receive. Plants that thrive in

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Annuals, perennials, cacti or vegetables will thrive in containers. Annuals and perennials should be planted close enough together that the plants will quickly overlap, filling the pot.

Cacti look best if individual plants are easy to distinguish. Vegetables should be planted far enough apart that their leaves overlap but allow the plant enough room to produce a good crop.

Soil makes the garden not because it is nice to look at but because without good soil, plants will not thrive. A good soil for container gardening will be an equal mix of good top soil, humus, and perlite or vermiculite. The top soil will provide the soil structure and contain nutrients. Humus absorbs moisture and adds to the nutrient supply, with the exception of peatmoss.

Too much organic matter will use all of its own nitrogen to break down the material or burn the root of plants as they germinate, resulting in poor growth of plants.

Vermiculite and or perlite create air pockets within the soil. This insures that the excess moisture will drain from the soil and that the soil will not

become hard and compact. Roots have a hard time expanding into the surrounding soil if it is hard. A larger root base means a larger, healthier plant that needs watered less often.

In Central Alberta, containers are expected to last from mid-May until mid-September. To get the most out of the season, fertilize on a regular basis.

If the plants have a constant source of nutrients, they will put out consistent growth. For this reason, a small amount of fertilizer can be mixed in the water with each watering.

It is always best to read and follow the instructions on the fertilizer package. Continuous watering with fertilizer will cause salts to build up in the soil but it can be avoided by watering heavily once a month to flush out excess salts. Containers are great as they allow many to garden who do not have the ability to grow a traditional garden. For more information on container gardening, contact the Clearwater County and join their workshop on April 29.

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HANLY DOBSON Ralph Patrick In Loving Memory of our On April 9, 2015 at 8:30 pm Parents and Grandparents Ralph Patrick Hanly passed AMY (April 16, 1997) away peacefully in Red Deer ROSS (July 22, 1988) Alberta at the age of 84.

As time unfolds another year Ralph was born on October Memories keep them 9,1930 in the family farmhouse ever near in Morinville, Alberta. Ralph Silent thoughts of and wife Gertrude “Trudy” time together Patricia Hanly (nee Newcomb) Hold memories that were married on January 5, will last forever 1950 in Red Deer and Always remembered and recently celebrated their 65th sadly missed by Wedding Anniversary. Ralph Jim (Lyn), Judy, Barb (Colin) and Trudy lived in Calgary and grandchildren and retired to Sylvan Lake, AB where Ralph continued to GILTNER - Terry work as a building inspector Nov. 22, 1939 - April 16, 2008 throughout Central Alberta. WILBERT Everyday in some small way Ralph was a life time (Jim) Lynn Walker member of the Loyal Order of Jim Walker entered into rest Memories of you come our way Though absent you are the Moose and the Knights of on April 14, 2015. He was always near Columbus. Ralph was co- born in Lacombe, Alberta on Still missed, loved and founder of the Red Deer November 6, 1935 to Lloyd always dear.

Native Friendship Centre and and Doris Walker (Sutley).

Lovingly remembered, a member of the Metis Jim is survived by his children: Debra Straney, deeply missed.

Nation of Alberta. Ralph is Lorna, Kerry, Tammy, Jody, predeceased by his daughter Carey and JP Yoos, Roger Pete, Austin, Dylan Donah, his parents Michael and Nicole Walker, and Delaney and P.K. J. Hanly and Alice L’Hirondelle, Robert and Leanne Walker, six grandchildren: and, his sister Roberta. He his is survived by his wife Michael James, Christopher, Gertrude, sister Lucille Greaves Dane, Alisha, Garret and ten great of Edmonton and brother Crystal; Matthew, Harry Hanly (Carole) of St. grandchildren: Albert, AB. Ralph leaves Jacob, Eleanor, Kai, Ari, behind 40 direct descendants; Rett, Robert, Amelia, Rylee, seven surviving children: and Ellie. He also leaves to Harold Hanly (Lynn) Wizard mourn his brother Lyle, Lake, AB; Deborah Pope sisters Wilma and Donna.

(David) Calgary, AB, Michael Jim was predeceased by his J. Hanly (Sue) of Abbotsford, wife Myrna. A Funeral BC; Barbara Joan Volek (Greg) Service for the late Jim Prince Albert, SK; Patrick Walker will be held at the Hanly (Aliya) Saskatoon S; Alliance Community Church, Martin Hanly (Jamie) Prince Sylvan Lake on Saturday, Albert, SK and, Judy Skibinsky April 18, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. (Stacey) Sylvan Lake, AB., Interment will follow at 5:00 and, sixteen grandchildren: PM in the Vig Cemetery. As Janice Livingston (Nathan) an expression of sympathy Mission, BC; Brain Hanly memorial donations may be Kristie Ann Doucet (Forster) (Kerrie) Grand Prairie, AB; made in Jim’s name to the Oct. 10, 1973 - April 16, 2009 Alannah McSween (Dale) Canadian Cancer Society.

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JJAM Management (1987) Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Requires to work at these Red Deer, AB locations: 5111 22 St. 37444 HWY 2 S 37543 HWY 2N 700 3020 22 St. Manager/Food Services Permanent P/T, F/T shift.

Wknd, day, night & eves.

Start date ASAP $19.23/hr.

40 hrs/week, + benefits , 1 Vacancy, 3-5 yrs. exp., criminal record check req’d.

Req’d education some secondary. Apply in person or fax resume to: 403-314-1303 For full job description visit www. timhortons.com JJAM Management (1987) Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Requires to work at these Red Deer, AB locations: 5111 22 St. 37444 HWY 2 S 37543 HWY 2N 700 3020 22 St. FOOD ATTENDANT Req’d permanent shift weekend day and evening both full and part time.

16 Vacancies, $10.25/hr. + benefits. Start ASAP. Job description www.timhortons.com Education and experience not req’d.

Apply in person or fax resume to: 403-314-1303

860

Truckers/ Drivers

Misc.

Help

880

GLENN’S GIFT SHOP

CENTRAL AB based trucking company requires

CONTRACT DRIVERS

in AB. Home the odd night.

Weekends off.

403-586-4558

(next to Glenn’s Restaurant) needs full and part time staff. Good wages in pleasant surroundings. Open 9 am 7 pm. 7 days/week. Phone 403-318-0687 or apply in person Hwy. 2 south Gasoline Alley. Ask for Glenn or Carlee Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

880

Misc.

Help

ACADEMIC Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

850

GOODMEN ROOFING LTD. Requires SLOPED ROOFERS LABOURERS & FLAT ROOFERS Valid Driver’s Licence preferred. Fax or email info@goodmenroofing.ca or (403)341-6722 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! NOW HIRING 2 - Tile Setters $25/hr 5 - Floor Covering Installers $25/hr Min 3 years exp./ 40hrs/wk 3 - Construction Labourers $20/hr. No exp required.

Full time perm position with Valid Driver’s Licence Email Resume to: cat1employment@ gmail.com or drop off resume at Central Alberta Tile One 7619 50 Ave #9 Red Deer YEAR-ROUND employment in Central Alberta, exp. maintenance grader operator required.

Reply to Box 1106, c/o RED DEER ADVOCATE, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

Truckers/ Drivers

860

BUSY rig moving company looking for exp. bed truck operators, winch tractor hands, and picker operators.

Oilfield ticket an asset.

Must be able to pass a drug test. Pls call 1-306-463-6674.

NEED EXPERIENCED Class 1 drivers for short and long haul. Full Time.

Runs AB., SASK, Manitoba & BC. Please call PROMAX TRANSPORT at 227-2712 or fax resume w/abstract 403-227-2743

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SAFETY

TRAINING CENTRE OILFIELD TICKETS

SPRING START GED Preparation Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

CASH CASINO is hiring a

F/T CLEANERS

3 am - 11 am shift.

Need to be physically fit.

Must have reliable transportation.

Please send resume attn: Greg Tisdale greg@cashcasino.ca or fax 403-346-3101 or drop off at Cash Casino, 6350 - 67 St. LAWN MOWER person approx. 4 days/wk, equal opportunity employer, suitable for semi-retired person. Fax 403-342-7611

Household Appliances

Industries #1 Choice!

“Low Cost” Quality Training

403.341.4544

24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

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

wanted for busy dealership, possible chance for advancement into apprenticeship.

Must have drivers license.

Fax resume to 341-5066 RECYCLE SORTERS F/T, required Immed. in Red Deer. Email resume with a min. of 2 references. to: canpak@xplornet.ca

CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

SAFETY PERSON Busy road construction company looking for safety person. Work is throughout the province. Experience is an asset but willing to train the right person. Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license. Fax resume 403-309-0489 CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

TROCHU MOTORS LTD. is looking for an organized and hardworking individual to join our parts team in the SHIPPER/RECEIVER role. Prior experience is an asset but not a must.

If interested contact Wayne Mountain (403) 442-3866 or fax/email resumes to (403) 442-3829 wmtn@inbox.com.

Advocate Opportunities ADULT Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the RED DEER ADVOCATE

1590

ITALIAN ladies chocolate leather boots, soft glove fit over knee length, zippered back, 2 3/4” heel, $200.

403-227-2976

EquipmentHeavy

1630

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

Firewood

1680 1710

DRYER, Inglis HD, white ext. large capacity, Electric. $100.

403-341-9990 FRIGIDAIRE fridge good working cond, white $200 obo 403-346-4263

stuff

Clothing

Garden Supplies

KENMORE lawn mower $50 obo 403-346-7384

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LUBE TECH

830

Trades

900

(across from Totem) (across from Rona North)

ACTIVE self-storage business requires permanent employee for customer service.

Sales & Minimum of 3-4 days/week.

To start Distributors immediately. Must be able work independently and SALES ASSOCIATE tohave good computer and REQUIRED communication skills.

For North/Central Alberta. Attached 2-bedroom apt at Opportunity for a mature discounted rent available. person or couple in Please send your résumé wholesale fashion jewelry, to Lisa at iss@innstor.ca or giftware and clothing sales. drop it off at Innisfail SelfStorage & RV Parking at • Great second career.

4320 42nd Ave Innisfail, AB. • Must be fit and love to travel.

• Work schedule approx.

8 months per year.

• A strong interest in ladies fashion an asset.

Reply to: order@klassenjlrs.com Terry, 306-652-2112 Check us out at: www.klassenjlrs.com

Employment Training

278950A5

Restaurant/ Hotel

1660

Household Furnishings

1720

COFFEE Table, glass, silver 28.5’x57”, with 2 end table 24” round, bought at Sims. $195. 403-352-8811 COUCH $60, 4 drawer dresser $40, 3 drawer dresser $30, night stand $20, can deliver, all good cond. 403-392-5657 OAK pedestal table w/4 chairs and 2 leafs, good cond. $150 firm 403-746-5123 318-5420 SOFA $40; double bed $80 can deliver 403-346-0674

1730

VHS movies, (100). $75.

403-885-5020

1760

18 QT. electric roasting oven $20, 14” color flat screen tv like new $30, AFFORDABLE 1/2” 19V cordless variable Homestead Firewood spd. reversible drill $45, Spruce, Pine, Birch -Split. Craftsman spiral cut out avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 saw $50, Dremel 16” scroll saw $75 403-347-2603 APPOX. 1 cord of birch firewood 1998, 1999 (5) & 2000 (4) $40 403-343-8662 CALGARY Stampede Posters, 36’x23’. $5. ea.

B.C. Birch, Aspen, 403-347-7405 Spruce/Pine. Delivery avail.

PH. Lyle 403-783-2275 4,000 ft. of 7” used pipe.

FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, 403-347-4064 or 350-8431 Can deliver 8 PC. setting of dishes, 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227 cream w/gold trim, Wood & Son England LOGS $30 403-347-3849 Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

ALUMINUM storm door Price depends on location. 32” x 80”, $40. elec. presLil Mule Logging sure washer 403-318-4346 $100 403-887-2079

Advocate Opportunities

For LANCASTER Area With 42 papers, approximately $220./mo For More Information, Please call Prodie 403-314-4301

CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver the

CENTRAL AB LIFE & LACOMBE EXPRESS 1 day a week in: LACOMBE BLACKFALDS Please call Rick for details 403-314-4303

$100,

1860

Sporting Goods

GUN SHOW May 2, 10 am - 5 pm, May 3, 10 am - 3 pm.

UFA Agri Centre West Info: 403-347-3767 PROSET Hockey Card, one box (NEW) 1991 - 1992, $30.

GOLF bag, black, traveling style. $45.

403-885-5020

Travel Packages

1900

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

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rentals CLASSIFICATIONS

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED Morning Delivery 6 days/week by 6:30 am

SYLVAN LAKE: fully furnished, inclds dishes, bedding, 50” tv, utils.

Avail. now from $1100. to $1300. 403-880-0210.

WEST PARK Just completely reno’d. 3 bdrm., 2 bath, 4 appls., large fenced yard, $1400 mo. $1000. d.d.

Avail. now or May 1.

403-304-5337

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

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

~ Westpark

~ Kitson Close ~ Kyte & Kelloway Cres. ~ Holmes St. S.D. $1000 Rent $1195 to $1395 3 bdrm. townhouses, 1.5 bath, 4 & 5 appls., blinds, lrg. balconies, no dogs.

N/S, no utils. incl.

Avail. immed. & Apr. 1 References required.

SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

Advocate Opportunities ADULT Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the RED DEER ADVOCATE by 6:30 am.

Mon. - Sat. Reliable vehicle needed.

CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver the CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week in:

For More Information Call Joanne at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4308

INNISFAIL Penhold Olds Sylvan Lake

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

LIMITED TIME OFFER: First Month’s Rent FREE! 1 & 2 bedroom suites available in central location. Heat & water included. Cat friendly.

86 Bell Street, Red Deer leasing@ rentmidwest.com 1(888)679-8031

ORIOLE PARK

3060

Suites

1 BDRM bsmt. avail immed. $775 + 1/3 utils. Call Bob 403-872-3400 ADULT 2 BDRM. spacious suites 3 appls., heat/water incld., Oriole Park.

Mike 403-350-1620 403-986-6889 GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm. apartments, avail. immed, rent $875 403-596-6000 LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

MORRISROE MANOR

3 bdrm. 1 1/2 bath, 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, 3 appls., incl. heat & hot water, washer/dryer hookup, infloor heating, a/c., car plug ins & balconies.

Call 403-343-7955 SYLVAN LAKE, Private bdrm. +. Cable, fridge, etc. $550/mo. 403-880-0210

THE NORDIC

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets.

403-596-2444

3080

Roommates Wanted

For more info call Jamie at 403-314-4306

ORIOLE PARK

3050

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3 BDRM. main level, 3 bdrm., 1-1/2 bath, $1175. house, Johnstone Park. rent, s.d. $650, incl water $1300 + d.d. 30% utils. sewer and garbage. Avail.

May 1st. 403-304-5337 incld’. immediate no pets 587-877-2839 403-667-5527

For ROSEDALE Area $391.00/mo.

For VANIER Area With 73 papers, approximately: $380.00/mo.

1800

OFFICE desk 403-346-7384

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

Misc. for Sale

Beswick, horses, porcelain, with Welsh Cob (rearing), made in England. $175.

DCSHOES Cap, sz. 7 3/8, like new. $18.

403-352-8811 GAS BBQ $150 obo 403-346-4263 RHINSTONE necklace and earrings, exc. cond, from the 1950’s, $85; approx.

30 peacock feathers for home decorations or for fly fish hooks $1/ea. large fruit bowl, grape design, $5.

403-346-2231 ROYAL Dux Bohemian Cat, porcelain, mint cond. $35.

Merrill Ortholight shoe, sz.

6.5, air cushion, women’s, like new. $40.

Maui Jim Sunglasses, Makaha, with brown sport case, brand new. $95 403-352-8811 TWO window mount air conditioners, 19”w, 17”d, 12” h, one forced air, 8,000 btu, Kenmore 5,200 btu. $125 each. 403-886-2542

Office Supplies

WANTED

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1760

Misc. for Sale

Please call Debbie for details 403-314-4307

TIMBERSTONE 2 bdrm. apt. to share, WiFi, washer, dryer, util. inc., male shift worker seeking M/F, $600 rent, $400 DD, avail. now 403-348-1809

3090

Rooms For Rent

ROOM TO RENT very large $450. 403-350-4712 Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

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

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homes

GRANDVIEW AREA 4400 Blks. of 40A Ave. and 41 Ave. and 1 Blk. each of 46 and 47 Streets area

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For Afternoon Delivery of Flyers, Express and Friday Forward 2 Days/Week (Wed. & Fri.)

DEER PARK AREA Dennison Cres. & 1 Block of Davison Dr.

GLENDALE

MICHENER AREA

CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190

Realtors & Services

4010

Gehrke Close & 71 St. 50A. St. between 40 Ave. & 42 A Ave, 50, 51, 51A & 52 St. between 40 Ave. & 43 Ave. and Michener Drive area. $229.00/mo.

ORIOLE PARK Olsen St. ALSO Overdown Dr. ALSO Owens & Osmond Close WESTPARK

For More Information Call Jamie at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4306

880

38 St. Cl. & 59 Ave Cres. also 5800 block Westpark Cres.

For more information or to app at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4308

HERE TO HELP & HERE TO SERVE

Call GORD ING at RE/MAX real estate central alberta 403-341-9995 gord.ing@remax.net

Houses For Sale

4020

CARRIERS NEEDED FOR FLYERS, FRIDAY FORWARD & EXPRESS

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3 days per week, no weekends ROUTES IN:

ANDERS AREA Arnold Close, Ackerman Cres.

Ammeter Close, Addington Drive, Aikman Cres.

Atlee / Ansett Cres.

Allsop Ave. / Allsop Cres.

BOWER AREA Brown Close/Barrett Dr. Bunn Cres.

Barrett Drive

“COMING SOON” BY

SERGE’S HOMES Duplex in Red Deer Close to Schools and Recreation Center. For More Info Call Bob 403-505-8050

MOVE IN TODAY 1550 sq. ft. bi-level w/dbl. att. garage $499,900 403-588-2550 RENO’D FULL DUPLEX in Ponoka.

3 bdrm., 1 bath per side. $257,000. 403-963-0204

INGLEWOOD AREA Isbister Close SUNNYBROOK AREA Sunnyside Cres.

Sutton Close LANCASTER AREA Lord Close SOUTHBROOK AREA Sutherland Cres.

Shaw Close VANIER AREA

April 10, 11, 17 & 18 9:00am - 5:00pm Bring your resume

tĂŐĞƐ ^ƚĂƌƟŶŐ Ăƚ Ψϭϯ.00 Per Hour ͻ ,ĞĂůƚŚ ĞŶĞĨŝƚƐ ͻ &ƌĞĞ &ŽŽĚ͊

Viscount Drive/Voisin Close

539119D16,17

Microtel Inn & Suites 126 Leva Avenue Red Deer, AB

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

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

RISER HOMES SPRING INTO SUMMER SPECIAL 1390 sq. ft. bilevel 3 bdrm. 2 bath, att. garage, walkout, backs onto walk/trail system w/alley access, many upgrades. A must see! $430,000 inclds. Legal fees, GST, sod, tree, appls.

Call LLOYD FIDDLER 403-391-9294

Condos/ Townhouses

4040

OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN. 1-5 639 OAK ST. Springbrook 403-588-2550 TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Commercial Property

4110

4800 SQ. FT. BUILDING at Red Deer Airport.

403-886-2201

WORLD

D3

THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015

Islamic State gains ground in Iraq BAGHDAD — The Islamic State extremist group launched an offensive Wednesday in Iraq’s western Anbar province, capturing three villages near the provincial capital of Ramadi in what was the most significant threat to the city by the Sunni militants to date.

The militants’ push comes after the Islamic State was dealt a major blow earlier this month, when Iraqi troops routed the group from Tikrit, Saddam Hussein’s hometown.

Wednesday’s fighting could also further threaten Ramadi, 115 kilometres (70 miles) west of Baghdad. Nearly a decade ago, Ramadi was one of the strongholds of the insurgency in the U.S.-led war in Iraq. It now is mostly held by Iraqi government forces, although militants control some parts of it, mainly on the outskirts.

In a dawn advance, IS extremists seized the villages of Sjariyah, AlbuGhanim and Soufiya, which had also been under government control until now, and residents said they had to flee their homes. Fighting was also taking place on the eastern edges of Ramadi, about 2 kilometres (a mile) from a government building, they added.

In Soufiya, the militants bombed a police station and took over a power plant. The residents, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they feared for their safety, said airstrikes were trying to back up Iraqi troops.

Iraqi security officials could not immediately be reached for comment.

Around noon Wednesday, the militants opened another front with government troops on three other villages to the northeast of Ramadi, the residents added.

An Iraqi intelligence official said the militants were preparing to launch another offensive from the western side of the city, describing the situation as “critical.”

first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison Wednesday for a deadly late-night shooting, sealing the downfall of an athlete who once had a $40 million contract and a standout career ahead of him.

Hernandez, 25, who had been considered one of the top tight ends in professional football, shook his head, pursed his lips and sat down after the jury forewoman pronounced him guilty

IN BRIEF

Former NFL star Hernandez convicted of murder in shooting, sentenced to life Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez was convicted of

Lots For Sale

4160

Boats & Marine

5050

Trucks

5160

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 2001 Z71 L/B, 4wd, exc. cond., 251,000 kms, $4400 403-340-9248

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wheels

Vans Buses

CLASSIFICATIONS 5000-5300

5040

SUV's

2007 NISSAN Extera 115,800 kms, $10,900 403-877-6020

WatersEdge Marina

5070

2009 PONTIAC MONTANA, 151,389 km, $5,500 obo.

403-886-2815

Motorcycles

5080

Fifth Wheels

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

ELECTRIC trailer dolly $200 obo 403-346-7384

5110

2012 FORD 150 e/c, 77,900 kms, $16,900 403-877-6020

Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

TWO SIZE 17 Firehawk GT 225/50R17, m/s, $120; 403-309-7387 403-392-6138

Auto Wreckers

HOUSE ON WHEELS 2014 Premier Elite 40’ 2 bdrm, 4 slides, fully loaded, $38,500 587-888-5595

2005, 5.3L, Z71 SPECIAL Edition Silverado, loaded, 180,000 km., $11,500 obo 403-350-6936 2004 Chev Silverado 2500, loaded, 200,000 kms. excellent cond. $25,000 obo 403-342-0813 403-307-8286

Public Notices

Full Title Boat Slips Starting at $58,000 Located in Brand New Marina, Downtown Sylvan Lake, AB www.watersedgeslyvan.com

2011 HARLEY Sportster $9,000. 403-598-4131

5050

Trucks

PUBLIC NOTICES

2005 SPRINTER, model 293, 32’ with 2 slides, exc. cond. $14,000.

403-886-4751 2004 CORSAIR 26.5’, 1 large slide, well maint., ready for trip. $16,900.

403-227-6794

5190

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

Misc.

Automotive

5240

1985 GMC Wrangler 1/2 ton, AND a 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.

403-342-7452 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

6010

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of

MABLE E. DAHL who died on March 14, 2015 If you have a claim against this estate, you must Àle your claim by May 16, 2015 with

John A. Dahl of 440 30 Ave. N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 2E3 and provide details of your claim.

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

★

CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE

5 P.M. Each Day For The Next Day’s Paper CALL 309-3300

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DAY CARE WORKER CASTING DIRECTOR FACILITY MANAGER FINANCIAL AUDITOR MEDICAL PHYSICIST MUSIC COPYIST CASE MANAGER KINESIOLOGIST

BIOCHEMIST JOURNALIST PARK GUIDE ASTRONAUT PROFESSOR LASER PHYSICIST EDITOR

CAREER CENTRE DIRECTOR PUBLIC OPINION POLLSTER

SAFETY CODES OFFICER (BUILDING INSPECTOR) COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS OFFICER SALES REPRESENTATIVE (BUILDING MATERIALS) TESTING, STRUCTURE AND DESIGN TECHNICIAN MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICER PHOTOGRAPH CATALOGER PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIST LABOR RELATIONS OFFICER PRESERVATION ASSISTANT RENOVATION CONTRACTOR HISTORIC SITE TECHNICIAN FASHION DESIGNER MUSEUM MANAGER POLITICAL ANALYST PROGRAM ANALYST HEALTH EDUCATOR FISHERIES ANALYST PROJECT MANAGER GRAPHIC DESIGNER LAND NEGOTIATOR LIFE SKILLS COACH JEWELLER ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER CHURCH MUSIC MANAGER CHILD CARE CONSULTANT PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR INSPECTOR WITH THE CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY FORENSIC LABORATORY TECHNICIAN WEB PRODUCER POSTAL CLERK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER MEDIA PLANNER DATA MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR GERIATRIC AIDE JUNIOR MARKET RESEARCH ANALYST PURCHASING AGENT PRODUCT DESIGNER HOSPITAL DIRECTOR INORGANIC ANALYST PSYCHIATRIC NURSE INSURANCE BROKER ABORIGINAL LIAISON PRODUCE MANAGER CRIBBING, FRAMING, FINISHING, SIDING, STAIR & RAILING SPECIALISTS ADVERTISING AGENT LOCAL NEWS EDITOR REAL ESTATE CLERK COSTUME DESIGNER SCAFFOLD ERECTOR LIBRARY TECHNICIAN MINERALOGIST BIOLOGICAL RESE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICER PARK WARDEN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGER (RCSM) PATENT AGENT CLINICAL NURSING SPECIALIST: TRANSPLANT NURSING CARTOGRAPHER PARK INTERPRETER AUDIOLOGIST MARKETING WRITER NEGOTIATOR PSYCHOMETRIST HORTICULTURIST MASTER NAVIGATOR GAME CRITIC BOOK ACTOR GERONTOLOGIST LAW ENFORCEMENT MEDIA DIRECTOR NUCLEAR ENGINEER ARCHAEOLOGIST EXHIBIT TECHNICIAN PARASITOLOGIST OUTREACH WORKER MANAGERS IN HEALTH CARE LYRICIST SOCIAL SERVICE SPECIALIST JOB ANALYST DISC JOCKEY EDUCATIONAL RESEARCHER INTERACTIVE MEDIA WRITER ACCOUNTANT PEDAGOGICAL CONSULTANT PHARMACIST MANUFACTURING ENGINEER MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT FOREIGN STUDENT ADVISOR SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIAL MORGUE ATTENDANT SUPERVISOR CONFERENCE AND EVENT PLANNER SITE SUPERINTENDENT CAREER COUNSELLOR INTERIOR DECORATOR CURATOR BIOLOGIST LIBRARIAN

MUSIC CRITIC HOME ECONOMIST GEOGRAPHER CROP SPECIALIST WATER WELL DRILLER SOUND ENGINEER FINANCE CLERK ATOMIC PHYSICIST ECOLOGIST CAMP DIRECTOR MUSIC THERAPIST SPORTS ANALYST PLANT MANAGER PLANT ANATOMIST HOME CARE AIDE CHOIR DIRECTOR DIESEL MECHANIC OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY SPECIALIST OPERATIONS AND PRODUCTION MANAGER ART INSTRUCTOR HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR METEOROLOGIST MECHANICAL DESIGN TECHNOLOGIST HIGH ENERGY MECHANICS PHYSICIST IN-HOME SUPPORT WORKER JUNIOR DEFENSE SCIENTIST HEALTH PROMOTION NURSE FISH AND WILDLIFE OFFICER BORDER SERVICES OFFICER GEOMATICS TECHNOLOGIST COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER ENTEROSTOMAL THERAPIST

COPY CHIEF HEAD NURSE PENOLOGIST

INFORMATION SYSTEMS CONSULTANT OPTICAL MEDICAL DEVICES DESIGNER COMPUTER NETWORK TECHNOLOGIST FOOD PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIST ENERGY CONSERVATION ENGINEER MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN MUSICOLOGIST ACADEMIC ADVISOR GROUND OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR ACCOMPANIST

STAGE MANAGER PLANT ENGINEER MUSIC DIRECTOR COMPARATIVE PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR MANAGER OF AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS IAN SIC MU PROCESS PLANNING AND IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR FEDERAL AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS RESEARCH OFFICER WORKER’S COMPENSATION CONSULTANT

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Tribal fighters stand guard in central Ramadi, 115 kilometers west of Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday. The Islamic State group launched an offensive in Iraq’s western Anbar province on Wednesday, capturing three villages near the provincial capital of Ramadi where fierce clashes were underway between the extremists and government troops, residents said. said.

Those Sunnis are working “handin-hand” with Iraqi security forces, al-Abadi said. As an example of this co-operation, he said he recently visited Habbaniya in Anbar province and

walked among 1,500 armed Sunni tribal fighters.

“I felt safe,” he said. “That’s how much the situation has changed in the country. That says a lot about the situation in Anbar,” he said.

in the slaying of Odin Lloyd, a 27-yearold landscaper and amateur weekend football player who was dating the sister of Hernandez’s fiancee.

Hernandez’s mother, Terri, and his fiancee, Shayanna Jenkins, cried and gasped when they heard the verdict.

Hernandez, his eyes red, mouthed to them: “Be strong. Be strong.” Lloyd’s mother also cried.

Jurors deliberated for 36 hours over seven days before rendering their decision, which also included convictions on weapons charges.

of Colombia, or FARC, the army’s 3rd Division said.

Santos condemned the attack, which he said was premeditated and not the result of any army incursion. He said he had lifted a month-old suspension on aerial bombings of FARC camps that had been trumpeted as a major milepost in the effort to end a half century of fighting.

Colombia’s president resumes air strikes on rebel camps after attack kills 11 soldiers BOGOTA — Colombia’s president on Wednesday ordered the resumption of air raids on rebel camps after an attack by leftist guerrillas killed 11 soldiers and wounded 19, jeopardizing progress in two-year-old peace talks.

President Juan Manuel Santos, however, gave no indication the government was thinking of pulling out of the negotiations, saying the bloodshed underlined the need to end Colombia’s half century conflict.

The attack occurred around midnight Tuesday in the volatile southwest department of Cauca when an army platoon sleeping in a covered sports pavilion was surprised by guerrillas firing homemade explosives and grenades. A corporal and 10 other soldiers died during the attack by a unit of the Revolutionary Armed Forces

Suicide bomber kills 3, wounds 16 in attack on UN peacekeeper base in northern Mali BAMAKO, Mali — A suicide bomber attacked a U.N. peacekeeping base in northern Mali on Wednesday, killing at least three people and wounding 16 others, the U.N. mission said.

The renewed violence came as peace talks started again in Algeria between the Malian government and various armed groups which are active in northern Mali.

The U.N. mission known as MINUSMA said in a statement that the bomber struck around 11:30 a.m. in the town of Ansongo in Mali’s northern Gao region. At least nine peacekeepers were wounded along with seven civilians.

The Gao region was under the control of al-Qaida and other extremists for about a year until a French-led military intervention scattered them in early 2013.

Over the past two years, remnants of the jihadist groups have launched scores of attacks though the pace has accelerated in recent months.

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The IS was also trying to take control of the main highway that goes through Ramadi to cut off supplies, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk to the media.

Defence Ministry spokesman Brig.

Gen. Tahseen Ibrahim acknowledged that Islamic State militants “gained a foothold in some areas” in Anbar. But he said reinforcements were sent to the province and that airstrikes from the U.S.-led coalition were supporting Iraqi forces.

“The situation is under control, and the standoff will be resolved in the coming hours,” Ibrahim told The Associated Press. He added, however, that most of the villagers in the area had fled from their homes amid the fighting.

Hundreds of U.S. and coalition forces have been training Iraqi troops at Anbar’s Ain Al-Asad air base, about 110 kilometres (68 miles) west of Ramadi, which came under IS attack in midFebruary. The attack, which involved a suicide bomber, was repelled.

The Anbar fighting coincides with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s visit to Washington where he met Tuesday with President Barack Obama and appealed for greater support from the coalition carrying out airstrikes against the IS militants, who have also captured large areas in neighbouring Syria. While Obama has pledged another $200 million in humanitarian aid, he made no mention of any further military support.

In an interview with a group of U.S. reporters, al-Abadi made no mention of the events in Ramadi. He spoke optimistically of gaining Sunni tribal fighter participation in the government’s offensive, saying about 5,000 tribal fighters in Anbar had signed up and received light weapons. “There is a problem because they are asking for more advanced weapons, which to be honest with you we don’t possess,” he

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1995 — The European Union and Canada agreed to protect threatened fish stocks in the north Atlantic.

1982 — Queen Elizabeth proclaims Canada’s new Constitution in effect. The act severs the last colonial links with Britain.

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1939 — Boston Bruins beat Toronto Maple Leafs four games to one for Stanley Cup. It is the first time the NHL playoff is expanded to the best-of-seven games format.

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1874 — Louis Riel is expelled from the House of Commons as a fugitive, since there is a warrant for his arrest in Ontario for the shooting of Thomas Scott in Red River.

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Father needs to be firm but kind for loan repayment Dear Annie: I have helped my wife’s You love your wife and care about daughter and family financially many her child, so you have helped them fitimes over the past 15 years. nancially. This is not a bad thing. The Eighteen months ago, I problem is that the “kids” loaned them $600, and they are not responsible enough promised they would pay to repay the loan. me back. (My previous loans Talk to them. Say that were gifts.) you are going to set up a The daughter’s husband payment schedule, and ask has a well-paying job, but how much they can afford he is slow to repay this loan. to pay every month. No matThree months ago, I reter how little the amount, ceived a check for $40, along agree to it and say you exwith more empty promises pect to see it on the first of to pay off the rest. I haven’t every month until the loan seen any additional money. is repaid entirely. If they It is just another lie. miss a payment, call and reMITCHELL I was warned not to loan mind them. Be nice about it, & SUGAR them money, but emotions but insistent, no matter how got the better of me. What much they try to wriggle out should I do? How can I ever of it. You can even set up trust them again? — Played an automatic payment plan for a Fool that would take care of it without any Dear Played: You are being too hard reminders at all. on yourself.

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accusations or guilt. If they repay the entire loan without griping, we’d say you can trust them to do so again. But if they give you a hard time or refuse to cooperate, you’ll have to put your backbone in place and tell them the remaining $560 is a gift, but there will be no more. And mean it.

Dear Annie: Your column gets me started every morning. Here’s a good one in response to the letter from “Daisy” about a marriage tune-up.

After 20 years of marriage, my husband decided he needed to get away and start a new life with a new wife — especially since he had already found one.

He told me I had been a perfect wife and mother, so he wanted me to have the house, the car and money to live on. After recovering from the shock and getting a good job, life went on for me.

After two years, he came knocking on my door with a toilet under his arm,

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): When it comes to a problem with a lover or family member, be proacThursday, April 16 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Ellen tive about finding a solution. But you must do so in a subtle and sensitive way, that doesn’t rock the Barkin, 61; Jon Cryer, 50; Lorraine Nicholson, 25 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Approach problems boat.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It’s time to work in a thoughtful and sensitive way.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Happy birthday Aries! hard on cultivating your creativity Scorpio. So take Strive to temper your spendthrift streak. November the time to connect with your inner muse as you and December are the best months to start a ro- write, act, dance, draw, paint, play music or sing up a storm. mance, propose, get married or renew your SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22wedding vows.

Dec. 21): Attached Archers — ARIES (March 21-April 19): It’s time to with Venus now visiting your make business and financial connections, partnership zone, enjoy pamas Mars and Mercury help you initiate compering your partner with plenty munication with others. You’ve got a creative of extra TLC. Singles — look business brain so make sure you’re using it. for a long-term lover who is alTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your rulso a friend. ing planet Venus is visiting your cash zone, CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. which is usually lucky financially. And you’ll 19): Don’t be a lonely Caprifind the more you respect and conserve corn. It’s time to put extra love, money, the more cash will come your way. care and commitment into your GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Mercury is JOANNE local community. The more you moving through your contemplation zone so MADELEINE contribute to group endeavours, you’ll feel more reflective than usual. Plus it’s MOORE’ the more connected you’ll feel. the ideal time to solve a problem or research AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. a topic that has always intrigued you.

18): You’re keen to move forCANCER (June 21-July 22): Your daily ward but make sure you’ve routine may seem to be moving along at a slow snail’s pace but there’s a lot happening be- done all the reality checks — especially when it hind the scenes. So take the time to closely inves- comes to money. Balance the budget before you start splashing cash around. tigate what’s really going on!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Mind planet MerLEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Nurture yourself with good food and a fun form of exercise. Loved ones cury is now in your neighbourhood zone, so there are demanding so the more flexible you are, the is much to learn from people within your local commore pleasant the day will be. Compromise is the munity. Your motto for the moment is “Think global, act local.” key.

Joanne Madeline Moore is an internationally VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): With Mercury in fellow earth sign Taurus, you’re keen to tackle practi- syndicated astrologer and columnist. Her column cal tasks like cooking, gardening, building and appears daily in the Advocate.

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GOALS: Motivation But this goal may not be so long-lasting. You’ll find your motivation starts to teeter and soon, you’ve fallen off the bandwagon.

Try having some non-aesthetic goals that are important to you as well. This could be having more energy on a dayto-day basis, improving your heart health, or simply gaining more selfconfidence when you see what your body can do for you.

Having a balanced set of goals will be far healthier and help ensure that you are sticking with it over the long haul.

So there you have some key points to remember about goal setting in the months ahead. Set smart goals and you’ll be off to success.

Cabel McElderry is a local personal trainer and nutrition coach. For more information on fitness and nutrition, visit the Fitness F/X website at www.fitnessfx. com.

BURNOUT: Starter Rich in antioxidants (far beyond your blueberries and oranges) as well as significant immune boosting properties, you can find medicinal mushrooms at your natural health food store in either a powder form or actual dried

mushrooms you can brew.

If you’re a starter, just get the ready to go powders that may include reishi, chaga or cordyceps mushroom. I just use a 5 Mushroom Blend. Put in some hot water with two to three tbsp raw cacao powder, which is loaded with minerals, especially magnesium and antioxidants as well and some raw unpasteurized honey, one tsp of coconut oil for that added fat and a half scoop of a plant based protein powder. Drink this first thing in the morning, post 15-minute meditation.

Remember to continuously reflect, breathe and nourish your way back to wellness.

Recharge Chocolate Elixir 2 tsp 5 Mushroom Blend (or your choice of cordyceps, reishi, or chaga) 2 -3 tbsp raw cacao powder 1-2 tbsp raw unpasteurized honey 1 tsp coconut oil Optional: ½ scoop plant-based protein powder 1½ cups hot water Kristin Fraser, BSc, is a holistic nutritionist and local freelance writer. Her column appears every second Thursday.

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Philadelphia mom accused of dumping quadriplegic son in woods FACING ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGE

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PHILADELPHIA — A woman accused of dumping her quadriplegic son in the woods at a park so she could spend the week with her out-of-state boyfriend is now facing an attempted murder charge, police said Tuesday.

Nyia Parler, 41, has been hospitalized for undisclosed reasons in Maryland since hours after her 21-year-old son was found last Friday in a pile of wet leaves in Cobb Creek Park in Philadelphia next to his wheelchair and a Bible. Police believe Parler’s son had been in the woods all week and was exposed to the cold, rainy weather and to wild animals.

Police said they have added attempted murder to an initial slate of charges listed in an arrest warrant Saturday. Those include aggravated assault, kidnapping and neglect of a care-dependent person.

Police said they did not expect to arrest Parler until she was cleared for release from the hospital and charged in Maryland as

Louisiana, Texas or simply labeled “from the U.S.” had the highest levels.

(Arsenic levels from those states are higher because rice is often grown in former cotton fields, where arsenicbased chemicals were used.) ● Prep it like this. Rinse rice thoroughly before cooking. Then add extra water to the pot when you cook it up — about five to six cups for each cup of dry rice. Once it’s ready, drain well before serving. According to the FDA, this can cut arsenic levels in half. ● Cut back on rice products altogether. Adults and kids should cut back on rice cereal, rice milk, as well as rice cakes and rice-based pastas and treats.

Instead, have a wide variety of other grains. For babies, who often receive rice cereal as their first solid food, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends using a different grain cereal or vegetable puree. ● Expand your grain repertoire. Substitute rice with other high-fibre, highnutrition whole grains like amaranth, barley, bulgur, buckwheat, farro, millet, polenta and quinoa. All are very low in arsenic.

a fugitive.

They would then seek to have her extradited.

Captain Paul Starks of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department in Maryland said Monday that security reasons prevented him from disclosing the name of the facility where Parler is being held and medical privacy laws prevented him from discussing Parler’s health condition.

The son, who has cerebral palsy, was found around the corner from his home by a person who saw the wheelchair and went to investigate.

If the person hadn’t done that, Philadelphia police Lt. John Walker said, “this kid would have died a miserable death.”

The son was in stable condition Monday at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia after being treated for dehydration, malnutrition and abrasions, Walker said. His condition Tuesday wasn’t immediately available.

Parler told concerned relatives last week that she had taken her son with her when she went to visit her boyfriend, police said.

● Cut back on apple, grape and pear juice. Give kids no more than four to six ounces a day. (Twenty-five per cent of youngsters sip more than eight ounces of apple juice daily!) In fact, the AAP notes that kids really don’t need juice at all. Instead, introduce a healthier option: Fresh fruit like citrus, peaches, strawberries — plus a glass of water. They’ll get more fillyou-up fibre and nutrients. Of course, give kids fruit that’s appropriate for their eating stage. ● Having a baby? Consider breastfeeding. Your baby will receive a wealth of nutrients and immune factors, in addition to less arsenic. That said, we know that not all moms and not all babies can nurse. Do what’s best for the two of you. ● Get your well tested. If your home drinking water comes from a private well, it’s worth having the water labtested for arsenic.

The YOU Docs, Mehmet Oz, host of The Dr. Oz Show and Mike Roizen of Cleveland Clinic, are authors of YOU: Losing Weight. For more information, go to www.RealAge.com.

FOOD: Rice White basmati from those same places had half the arsenic as other types of white rice. Rice (except sushi and fast-cooking) from Arkansas,

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So I let him do the repair job, and he proceeded to tell me about his unhappy married life and that he was getting a divorce.

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Q rebrands as q

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — CBC Radio says its revamped arts and culture show Q has been renamed, sort of.

The new name is the same, but spelled with a lower-case q.

By just slightly tweaking the show’s brand the CBC has missed an opportunity to distance itself from the Jian Ghomeshi scandal, says one marketing expert.

“Personally, I think that that’s probably not enough of an effort,” says Brynn Winegard of Winegard & Com-

pany.

“What they’re trying to do (I think) is maintain some amount of brand consistency so that they’re not just losing all brand equity, and then at the same time, have it be a little bit different.”

The daily radio program relaunches Monday with its new host, rapper Shadrach Kabango, a.k.a Shad.

Shad’s first day will feature live performances and guests including U.S. comic and podcast host Marc Maron, musician Chilly Gonzales, singer/songwriter Bahamas and Inuk throat singer Tanya Tagaq.

Former Q host Ghomeshi was fired

in October amid sexual assault charges. He faces seven counts of sexual assault and one of overcoming resistance by choking, but his lawyer has said he will plead not guilty to all charges.

Winegard says the “big letter Q” was so synonymous with Ghomeshi that a full rebrand was really required.

“They always say there’s no such thing as bad PR — (but) I think in this case there is,” says Winegard.

“They’re really digging around for how to salvage that brand and make it into something new.”

The new q joins the ranks of other brands that have adopted lower case

lettering, including activewear company adidas and British telecom giant vodafone.

“It’s like taking a more informal or casual approach to convey or communicate a nonchalantness, an openness, an inclusionary kind of a sentiment,” says Winegard of lower-case branding. “(It’s) trying to bring others into the brand (without being) officious or condescending or intimidating.... They want people to adopt the brand and not feel like the brand is this big looming thing.”

The new q airs weekday mornings on CBC Radio One and on Sirius XM.

Pop star under fire for CD push

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — A Shawn Mendes marketing campaign encouraging young fans to buy every single copy of the teen-pop heart-throb’s new album from local stores is eliciting outrage from child advocacy groups.

The 16-year-old Toronto native trumpeted the release of Handwritten with a “HandwrittenBuyouts” Twitter contest, urging his swooning fans to purchase every last Mendes CD from store shelves.

On Tuesday afternoon, he tweeted to his nearly three million followers: “Go to stores today & buy all the album copies ! U can find a GoldenShawnAccessPass & meet me ! HandwrittenBuyouts.”

Attached to the tweet was a polished image (also posted to Facebook) repeating the instructions and touting a grand prize for two to meet Mendes and watch him perform in a warmweather destination. Other prizes include meet-and-greet access and merchandise.

And judging by replies to the tweet — which was retweeted more than 7,000 times and got more than 12,000 favourites — fans of the Vine sensation were eagerly heeding his command.

One devotee tweeted a photo of herself clutching a colourful wad of Canadian bills with the message: “I guess all my babysitting payed (sic) off! :)”

File photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shawn Mendes performs on stage at the iHeartRadio Theater LA on Friday, March 27, 2015, in Los Angeles, CA. Another female fan from Ontario tweeted a photo of 16 copies of the album strewn across her bed — along with a picture of the total bill: $255.38.

Multiple child advocacy organizations raised questions about the strategy on Wednesday.

“I think that’s really concerning, considering his appeal to younger fans,” said Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood associate director Josh Golin, who called the campaign “unethical.”

“Younger fans are unlikely to understand the odds of contests — and that their chances of winning any type

of contest are astronomically against them. And then to encourage kids to buy multiple copies when there’s no use for multiple copies is particularly exploitive.”

Following Mendes’s tweet, pictures began rolling in from fans dutifully bingeing on the earnest Life of the Party guitarist’s full-length debut.

Mendes himself retweeted photos of fans showcasing their Handwritten hauls in multiple ways: fanned out in their fingers like a poker hand; spread about the front seat of the car; or stacked, neatly, 20 discs high.

“The harm could be that kids are

going to be spending money that they don’t really have — money they might need for other things — (and) that you’re taking advantage of people who don’t necessarily have the criticalthinking skills yet to be able to make good decisions about managing their money,” said Matthew Johnson, director of education for Ottawa-based Media Smarts.

“When your audience is fairly young, obviously you do want to reach them, but you could definitely make an argument that it’s irresponsible to be encouraging young people to buy multiple copies (of an album).”

Actress-turned-director working on adaptation of Little Women

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

SARAH POLLEY

TORONTO — Actress-turned-director Sarah Polley has confirmed reports that she’s working on a new big-screen adaptation of Little Women.

“I’m writing Little Women and I’m writing my own film as well,” Polley said. “And then I’m producing Alias Grace as a miniseries, which I’ve been writing for a long time, and it’s now written in six, one-hours and hopefully will go into production either this year or next year,” she added, referring to an adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s novel.

Polley, who got a 2008 Oscar nomination for best adapted screenplay for Away from Her, said she’s “always writing.”

“But writing is something you can do while a baby naps, so it’s perfect,” added the mother of two.

“But the idea of going back out into the world and making my own stuff, it’s not immediate. My youngest is still seven months, so I’m not jumping back on a film set right away. But it’s something that I’m excited to do.”

On Tuesday, Polley helped an-

Internal CBC report on former radio host Jian Ghomeshi due Thursday TORONTO — The findings of an investigation into how the CBC handled the Jian Ghomeshi scandal are set to be released Thursday.

The CBC commissioned labour lawyer Janice Rubin to conduct the independent inquiry.

She encouraged current and former CBC employees who worked with Ghomeshi to contact her with complaints or experiences regarding harassment, violence, discrimination or other inappropriate conduct.

She was tasked with reporting to senior CBC management about what she uncovered, as well as coming up with recommendations on resolving any complaints.

She will also report separately on what the broadcaster should do to prevent any similar issues in the future.

National Geographic making comedic look at history of the world NEW YORK — The National Geographic Channel,

being on the jury panel, she wasn’t “very familiar” with it. Polley said she signed on to the jury to be inspired and that’s exactly what happened.

“I’ve been home a lot in the last few years with my kids and I haven’t gone out very much, to be honest. And for me it was like, ‘What an amazing reintroduction to the world, in a strange way, to get to sit in this group of people,”’ she said.

“It really was inspiring beyond what I even hoped it would be, but I knew it would inspire me and make me start thinking about being an artist again and what that means and see it in different ways.”

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The network said Wednesday that it is making a miniseries, History of the World ... For Now, that takes on the broadest of possible topics with the help of cartoons, puppets and the like. It is expected to air next winter.

“I know it may sound like oil and water, but I refuse to believe our sophisticated National Geographic audience is not ready” to experiment with a new genre, said Tim Pastore, the network’s president of original programming and production.

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nounce the winner of this year’s $100,000 Glenn Gould Prize.

She and an esteemed international jury panel picked American composer Philip Glass as the 2015 recipient of the biennial prize, which honours living laureates from a variety of creative disciplines for their body of work.

Polley called the three-time Oscar nominee’s work “visionary.”

“I think he pushed something that was very avant-garde and on the fringes into the mainstream,” she said. “I think he, as a result, opened people’s minds musically.”

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