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‘Today we tied’ RED DEER COLLEGE, COUNTY STRUGGLE OVER FUNDING FOR ATHLETIC CENTRE BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Local college officials walked out of Red Deer County with one-tenth of its $5 million request towards a new Centre for Health, Wellness and Sport on Tuesday. College president Joel Ward said while he hoped for more he respected that county council had to do what it felt was best for its ratepayers. “We’re appreciative of any amount the county sees fit to give,” he said following a three-hour long public hearing at Red Deer County Centre. “Sometimes we win. Sometimes we lose. Sometimes we tie. I guess today we tied,” he said. Ward said the missed funding target will not affect the project, which will be built regardless. About $50 million has already been pledged to the $88-million centre and the college will be approaching other communities, corporate donors and other funding sources as it gears up for a traditional fundraising campaign. Nearly two dozen residents, including several former county councillors and a reeve and former MLA Mary Anne Jablonski, got up to speak at a public hearing specially called to get ratepayer feedback on the large funding request from Red Deer College first made to council a month ago. College officials, apparently aware of rumbles of discontent in the county about the size of the request, came prepared with an alternative. Early on its presentation, the college suggested a $2.3 million donation would be reasonable. That was based on the City of Red Deer’s $11.5 million commitment, which works out to $115 per capita. Opinions in the crowd were sharply split, with many arguing county tax dollars shouldn’t go towards health and post-secondary projects.
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Will Welikoklad, 11, of Red Deer soars off one of the many jumps at the Red Deer BMX track Tuesday. Will along with his brother Jack, and friends Ryan Raymont and Taylor Boll had the track to themselves Tuesday and took advantage of it hitting lap after lap. Red Deer BMX Club training gets going in earnest at the beginning of May with club training sessions running Sunday and Monday and racing Tuesday and Thursday evenings. For more information on the club visit www.reddeerbmx.ca.
No link between string of sudden deaths: RCMP BY MARY-ANN BARR RED DEER ADVOCATE Rumours swirling around Red Deer on Tuesday that four sudden deaths were linked are untrue. RCMP had reported on Monday that a Red Deer man who had gone missing last week was found deceased in Lacombe County on Sunday and his death was non-suspicious. Red Deer RCMP have now confirmed there were also three sudden non-suspicious deaths in Red Deer on Monday. Two of the people who died were people under the age of 18, and the other two were adults (including the man found in Lacombe County), Red
Deer RCMP Cpl. Leanne Molzahn said on Tuesday. “I can’t comment on the details of the deaths but I can confirm they were not all suicides. “There has been a lot of interest generated but unfortunately it is a result of some rumours that have been created by someone or some people,” Molzahn. “We do want to quell those rumours because they are inaccurate. “There is nothing indicating there is any linkage,” of the deaths, she said. “At this point in time there is nothing suspicious or criminal in nature that has been noted. “It’s not to say there hasn’t been more than one sudden death in a day. We do live in a city of 100,000 people.
There are occasions where there is more than one sudden death. ... It’s not to say that it’s never happened before,” Molzahn said. “I have no idea why (the rumours) have taken the direction they have. We just see that as very unfortunate because there are families that are grieving right now and the last thing that they need to hear about is rumours such as that, which are completely inaccurate.” There were unverified reports on social media about several deaths in the community, and police fielded a lot of calls because of the rumours. RCMP don’t usually report on noncriminal deaths out of respect for the families. barr@reddeeradvocate.com
Conservatives eke out razor-thin surplus in election year BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Finance Minister Joe Oliver guided his maiden budget voyage into port Tuesday with a precious cargo of targeted pre-election measures on board — and just enough leeway to keep the federal books above water. The razor-thin $1.4-billion surplus projected this year — the first in eight years and just the third since Prime Minister Stephen Harper took office riding a $13-billion surplus in 2006 — is entirely dependent on a lengthy series of bookkeeping measures, including asset sales, reduced reserve funds and unrealized collective bargaining gains. “A promise made, a promise kept, Mr. Speaker, this budget is written in black ink,” Oliver told the House of Commons in a budget speech remarkable for its sharp partisan rhetoric. The election subtext was also written all over the 518-page budget document. Popular pocketbook measures for
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Satisfaction rating on par with average BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF On a scale between zero and 10, people in the Red Deer area rank their life satisfaction at a solid eight. In other words, we’re average Canadians. “Red Deer actually comes in right at the national average,” said Aneta Bonikowska, senior research analyst with Statistics Canada, on Tuesday. The Red Deer area was one of 58 economic regions, along with ‘THE DIFFERENCES 33 metropolitan areas, IN LIFE across the country SATISFACTION compared in the new Statistics Canada reACROSS CITIES port, How’s Life in the AND REGIONS IN City? Life Satisfaction Across Census Metropol- CANADA ARE ONLY itan Areas and EconomA FRACTION OF THE ic Regions in Canada. T h e r e s u l t s a r e DIFFERENCES THAT based on data from YOU SEE WHEN 340,000 respondents YOU COMPARE to the Canadian Community Health Surveys COUNTRIES TO and the General Social ONE ANOTHER.’ Surveys done between 2009 and 2013. — ANETA BONIKOWSKA Life satisfaction SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST among metropolitan areas was between 7.8 to 8.2 on a scale of zero to 10. Satisfaction in economic regions was between 7.8 to 8.4. Bonikowska said most Canadians seem to be fairly satisfied with their life overall. Compared to other parts of Canada, the Red Deer area was slightly less satisfied with life. Among 58 economic regions, average life satisfaction in the Red Deer area ranked 53rd. However, satisfaction was still rated at eight out of 10 despite the low overall ranking. “You want to keep in mind these are fairly small differences compared to the global context. “The differences in life satisfaction across cities and regions in Canada are only a fraction of the differences that you see when you compare countries to one another,” Bonikowska said. Nord-du-Québec was the most satisfied economic regions, while northeast British Columbia was least satisfied. Areas of Quebec and Newfoundland dominated the top 10 satisfied economic regions. Four regions in British Columbia were listed among the 10 least satisfied. The extent to which specific economic and social factors explain variations in life satisfaction across communities and regions was beyond the scope of the report. But data did show that life satisfaction was slightly higher among women than men; slightly lower among immigrants; higher for those married; lower for people in their 40s and 50s; higher for healthier people; and lower for unemployed. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com
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FUNDING: Council voted 4-2 in favour Others saw the county’s contribution as a worthy investment in the region’s future. County resident Doug Fisk said in a sentiment shared by a number of speakers that provincial taxes are meant to pay for projects like the college’s centre and the county’s tax dollars are to maintain roads and bridges and serve its citizens. Jablonski, a longtime county resident, supported
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Two Good Samaritan bikers stopped at the scene of a motorcycle crash on Hwy 2 north of 32nd Street at Red Deer Tuesday. Here they take care of bike involved in the collision as City of Red Deer Emergency Services personnel take care of the patient who was transported to hospital.
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Prentice campaign bus rear-ended This time, the bump in the road on Jim Prentice’s campaign trail wasn’t sagging poll numbers. The premier’s ride in West Country got a little rough on Tuesday afternoon as his campaign bus was rear-ended near Rocky Mountain House. Rocky Mountain House RCMP were called to a collision near the intersection of Range Road 64 and Township Road 401A in Clearwater County at 1:45 p.m. Police said their investigation indicates an SUV following the campaign bus rear-ended it. The driver and sole occupant of the SUV was transported to hospital by a co-worker for minor injuries. The nine occupants of the bus, including Prentice, were uninjured.
healthy 2.5 per cent, which has allowed council to hold the line on tax increases without cutting services. A homeowner whose property is assessed at $500,000 will pay $1,870.30 in municipal taxes this year, up from $1,857 last year. Levies that raise money for community, environmental and protectice services will remain unchanged. One change this year was the creation of a separate levy used to raise money for seniors through the Parkland Foundation. Previously, the requsition came out of general revenues. The total budget this year is $67.7 million. Council gave first reading to the tax bylaw on Tuesday and is expected to give second and third readings at its May 5 meeting.
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Red Deer County will keep its tax rate increase to one per cent this year thanks in part to steady growth in assessment values. Mayor Jim Wood said assessment increased a
CALGARY — The Wildrose says it would make it mandatory for all Alberta hospitals to offer two hours of free parking to visitors in hopes of easing their burden while visiting patients. The party says Alberta Health Services currently generates more than $70 million in revenue from hospital visit parking fees. It made 30 per cent, or more than $18 million in profits in 2013-14. Wildrose Leader Brian Jean says his aim is to keep AHS from profiting from people in care.
the pared-down $2.3 million request calling the project a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. “This is looking after our citizens,” said Jablonski, who called on council to look at the big picture. After more than two hours of presentations, Coun. Richard Lorenz proposed a motion that “we give zero to the college,” a move that drew a round of applause from many in the crowd of about 60. “I don’t believe municipal taxes should be used for these ventures.” However, Coun. Jean Bota said council should take more time to review the college’s request and identify other funding “asks” the county could expect from its urban communities before making a final decision. That deferral motion was defeated with only Bota and Mayor Jim Wood in favour.
Coun. Philip Massier said he wasn’t in favour of giving the college nothing, suggesting a $500,000 donation, to which Lorenz agreed. Mayor Jim Wood, who had delivered a passionate speech about the importance of the college’s project and its connection with the 2019 Canada Winter Games, urged council to reconsider that amount saying $500,000 “doesn’t cut it” in light of the Centre for Health, Wellness and Sport’s price tag. His efforts were in vain however and council voted 4-2 in favour of the $500,000 donation with Wood and Bota voting against. In favour were Councillors Lorenz, Massier, Connie Huelsman and Don Church. Coun. Christine Moore did not vote, She is on an unpaid leave of absence while she campaigns as the PC candidate in Red Deer North riding. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com
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Budget all about buying votes: Harris CONSERVATIVES DO LITTLE TO ADDRESS MUNICIPAL CONCERNS, SAY COUNCILLOR BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Municipalities are the big losers in the federal budget, says Red Deer city Coun. Paul Harris. Harris, who sits on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities board, said there is nothing visionary in the federal budget, which does little to address municipal concerns. While there is a continuation of the Building Canada Plan, a competitive grant program for infrastructure projects, Harris said the federal government has been holding back on the money and calls its budget “just smoke and mirrors.” The federal budget will allocate $5.35 billion per year on average in the plan for provincial, territorial and municipal infrastructure projects. Harris said the new Public Transit fund, aimed at building new pubic transit infrastructure to reduce congestion in large cities, will not be fully rolled out until 2019. “What they are saying is municipalities are not ready for it,” said Harris. “I can tell you municipalities across this country are ready for it. They have major plans in the works right now they are trying to fund themselves. They can’t do it.” In the budget, municipalities will see $750 million over two years, starting in 2017-18, and $1 billion every year
in subsequent years. Harris said this is an election budget aimed at buying votes. “Municipalities need support,” he said. “We have 80 per cent of the population and we only get eight cents on the tax dollar to run the whole city.” Harris said the government is putting money into P3s, something municipalities have said do not work. He said it seems that any money coming to municipalities for infrastructure from the feds will be channelled through P3s. “You end up with private develop-
‘MUNICIPALITIES NEED SUPPORT. WE HAVE 80 PER CENT OF THE POPULATION AND WE ONLY GET EIGHT CENTS ON THE TAX DOLLAR TO RUN THE WHOLE CITY.’ — PAUL HARRIS RED DEER CITY COUNCILLOR
ers building schools and hospitals,” said Harris. “But they are in business to make money so they don’t necessarily build things of great quality. . . . What happens after the partnership ends, the municipality inherits essentially a box that falls apart, so they have to start over.” Harris did not stop at the municipality funding. He blasted the absence of any mention of environmental funding and the lack of investment in social housing. “We have social housing across this
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“It is a balanced budget, just as we promised, and it cuts taxes for hard-working individuals and families. It is a prudent and principled plan that will see Canadians more prosperous, more secure, and even more confident in our country’s place in the world.” — Finance Minister Joe Oliver
BUDGET: Politics Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau was equally dismissive. “They’re doing everything they can, including artificially keeping (employment insurance) rates higher than they need to be, in order to be able to say in an election year that they’re balancing the budget,” Trudeau said. “This is about politics, not economics.” The template was set months ago, when Harper announced a five-year, $27-billion package of family benefit increases and targeted tax cuts. The first retroactive cheques will arrive in family bank accounts this July, with an election call expected by the first week of September. However, shortly after Harper’s Halloween spending binge, global oil prices took a precipitous dive and the ship of state began leaking revenues. As a result, the 2015-16 budget showed up late — and barely afloat. Total program expenses this year are budgeted at $263.2 billion, up from $254.6 billion in 2014-15, while revenues are forecast at $290.4 billion in 2015-16, an increase of $11 billion over last year. Public debt charges are projected to fall by a billion dollars to $25.7 billion. Marginal surpluses are projected for the next five years, topping out at $4.8 billion in 2019-20. “If you want to come to the most important reason that we’re in a budgetary surplus today it’s that we’ve restrained public expenses,” Oliver told a news conference. However, the Conservatives also threw overboard their usual $3-billion contingency reserve, cutting the cushion to $1 billion for the next three years at a time when global economic turbulence makes prudent assumptions all the more advisable.
country that is going to either retire or fall down,” said Harris. “This is going to cause people who rely on affordable housing to rely on the system, which are municipalities. If you look at all our outreach programs, they are all going to be impacted by this.” Some have said that seniors are the big winners in the budget, with a promise to lower the minimum withdrawal limits for their registered retirement income funds (RIFs) and a new tax credit for home improvements such as wheelchair ramps to improve acces-
★★★ “Conservatives have missed their chance to make smart investments that create stable, fulltime jobs, actual child care spaces and affordable housing.” — NDP leader Tom Mulcair ★★★ “Leadership is about helping those who need it most. But even in this tight budget, Mr. Harper finds ways to give billions to the rich.” — Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau
They sold off a stake in General Motors for a net gain of $2.1 billion. They’ve booked $900 million in savings from civil service negotiations that have yet to take place, while offloading $1.6 billion in spending on veterans benefits into the previous fiscal year — effectively killing the 2014-15 surplus in order to preserve one for this election year. “There’s a lot of things booked in here that are not based on economic fundamentals,” said Randall Bartlett, the senior economist at TD Economics. “I wouldn’t necessarily call it the healthiest balance. Is it on the strength of the economy and the strength of revenues? It’s not.” Business groups and small-government advocates nonetheless applauded. “Credit where due,” said Aaron Wudrick of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. “The Harper government has shown the necessary discipline to get the books back into the black.” What the budget may lack in fiscal depth, it more than makes up for in eye-catching policy (including balanced budget legislation), even if many of the new spending measures don’t ramp up immediately.
sibility. But Brenda Corney, the chairperson of the Red Deer chapter of Friends of Medicare, said this benefits the seniors who have RIFs and savings but it does little for those who do not. “A lot of seniors are living close to the edge and they do not have the benefit of savings,” said Corney. “How is the government going to help them? I would say it is not complete. There should have been more ways to help seniors in lower income who do not have access to a lot of money and RIFs.”
★★★ “The government needs to stop cluttering up the tax code, picking winners and losers, and giving special treatment to some industries but not others. By all means cut taxes, but do it across the board.” — Canadian Taxpayers Federation federal director Aaron Wudrick ★★★ “This budget should be called the inequality budget. It leaves out Canadians that need a break and hands billions to the country’s wealthiest families that don’t need a leg up. This approach is unfair, expensive, and just plain bad public policy.” — Rick Smith, executive director of the Broadbent Institute
The major pre-election spending is aimed at families, with other priorities temporarily put on hold. Starting in 2017, there’s money for major public transit systems that eventually will hit $1 billion annually.
She said it is making the assumption that everybody has RRSPs and RIFs. The budget should also be good for small businesses. The government promises to drop the tax rate in stages to nine per cent from 11 per cent in 2019. Don Oszli, a past president of the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce and former chair of the Alberta Chambers of Commerce executive committee, said this drop makes it a little more friendly for doing business. He said the government will drop the rate down over four years. “It encourages businesses to start up and there is more monies left over,” he said. “It promotes more investment and job creation. It makes the economy more robust for doing business, which is good for everybody.” Small businesses and farmers will benefit from the small increase in the capital gains exemption, said Oszli. “Quite often farmers in small business take a lot of their money and reinvest it back into their business or the farm, so they do not have the same opportunities to invest in things like RRSPs,” he said. “A lot of time the business or the farm is the RRSP. To get a break when they ultimately cash out is a good thing.” Oszli said overall the budget is good and with no shocks, which isn’t too surprising going into an election year. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com Those funds are expected to target Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. There are significant increases in the military budget, again starting in 2017, and more than $290 million over five years for the RCMP and Canada’s spy services to enforce the government’s new anti-terror law. Seniors will see a relaxation of the rules on registered retirement savings redemptions, a near-doubling of the annual tax-free savings account limit to $10,000, and new writeoffs for home retrofits to accommodate disabilities. The tax rate for small businesses will gradually drop to nine per cent from 11 per cent, and there’s a 10-year accelerated capital cost allowance for manufacturers and new lifetime capital gains exemptions for fishermen and farmers. Even as he made an ideal electionyear pitch, the rookie finance minister denied having geared his budget to an election-year audience. “We believe, as we’ve said again and again,” Oliver said, “Canadians need a break.”
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Striving for mediocrity THE PARTIES’ DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE OF ALBERTA ARE DOWNRIGHT PEDESTRIAN BY ROBERT MCGARVEY SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE Is it just me or is there something terribly discouraging about politics in Alberta? I appreciate this provincial election was scripted to be a coronation for Jim Prentice. I’m sure his political advisors warned him about promising too much or making commitments that would be difficult to fulfil. But, here we are, half way through the campaign, and I’ve yet to hear anyone articulate a vision for this province that gets me out of my chair. It seems I’m not alone in my disappointment. The pundits and (now) the public are extracting revenge on a political dynasty that prescribes mediocrity as the best Albertans can hope for. A few short months ago, Prentice was seen as a messiah for the province. His Lougheed-like appeal came with an approval rating in the 50 per cent plus range. Unfortunately for him, after a humbling austerity budget and that ‘look in the mirror’ blunder, his numbers are dropping like a stone. Today, his approval ratings are in the 22 per cent range. These are not the kind of numbers that win big elections.
But the Progressive Conservatives are not alone; the other parties seem to be missing an historic opportunity. Rachel Notley, leader of the New Democratic Party, has a fine political pedigree, a winning smile and — remarkably — seems to be moving the NDP into uncharted popularity in Alberta. They could surprise a lot of people and possibly hold the balance of power after the election. But the NDP vision for Alberta is pedestrian. It seems to revolve around being the ‘anti-Tory’ party. They want to stop the Tory cuts to schools, stop the Tory cuts to health care and (somehow) encourage more in the way of upgrading and refining ‘jobs’ for middleclass families. The Wildrose Party seems to have done the impossible — Alberta’s rightof-centre alternative has literally risen from the grave. Very few parties could recover after losing their party leader and a string of sitting MLAs months before an election. Remarkably, the Wildrose Party is odds-on to win large in rural Alberta and Calgary. They’re a highly motivated bunch — passionate in their loathing of all things Progressive Conservative. But Wildrose passion ends at the policy gate. Their ambition seems to revolve around ‘out-Torying’ the To-
ries. Not satisfied that the PCs are tough enough on public spending, the Wildrosers have taken direct aim at government waste and corruption. Good luck. In addition, they’re committed to lowering (already low) taxes, balancing the budget and pumping any extra cash that comes along into the Heritage Savings Trust Fund. It’s all very well, and I’m sure this messaging appeals to their base, but — for my money — there’s no wow factor in any of these parties. Where is the soaring vision, the poetic articulation of what could be? Someone — anyone — please challenge us to do better. OK, oil prices have collapsed and we need to suck it up a bit, but for heaven’s sake, paint us a compelling picture of the better future that awaits at the end of all the cutbacks and suffering. Expectations are high. Albertans have been fed an endless stream of stories of how we are the new Saudi Arabia — with riches beyond imagination. The Alberta Advantage used to mean something to ordinary people. It was a source of great pride; it was how we defined ourselves. But what does the government now offer us as a vision for Alberta? “The Prentice Plan is realistic and will secure Alberta’s future. It will bal-
ance the budget in three years, even if oil prices don’t recover.” How quickly can air come out of a political balloon? Albertans are abandoning the governing party because — frankly — they can’t stomach this embarrassing brand of realism. The government seems to have forgotten an old truth: Albertan’s are used to adversity and are quite prepared to suffer through hardship, but only if it’s wrapped in a noble cause. Albertans are different — peoples of all kinds came to this frontier land to build a better life. We’re the descendants of people with a fierce determination to build a New World, a better civilization in the wilderness. If a balanced budget is the highest ideal we can conceive of today, we do more than disappoint, we betray a sacred trust to use all our talents and energies to build something truly remarkable here on the Prairies. Robert McGarvey is an economic historian and co-founder of the Genuine Wealth Institute, an Alberta-based think tank dedicated to helping businesses, communities and nations build communities of wellbeing. He is the author of The Creative Revolution, an historical guide to the future of capitalism. This column was supplied by Troy Media (troymedia. com).
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Election is political opportunism at its most immoral and illegal I have been a Progressive Conservative supporter since there was a PC Party. I have looked the other way, made excuses and defended their mistakes for years. I can no longer look the other way. This election is unnecessary, immoral, a disgusting case of political opportunism and a broken solemn promise by the PC-led government to have fixed election dates. The polls say that most Albertans don’t want an election now. The opposition parties have all said it is illegal. So why are they participating? Why are we as Albertans participating? What would happen if we all just stayed home on May 5? If just the MLAs voted, presumably the PCs would win a majority. Would that give the premier the mandate he tells us he needs? Dale Russell Red Deer
Bill C-51 doesn’t make us safer, it attacks Canadians’ rights I am very concerned about the proposed Bill C-51. The act has been written in such a way that it leaves room for all kinds of misuses of power by those granted authority with little oversight or accountability. The bill allows government bodies to share information among themselves and with foreign governments without my knowledge. It threatens my ability to voice my dissent with decisions made by the government — it looks to silence or make criminal those who disagree. With that I cannot agree. Democracy is based on citizens’ ability to participate in all levels of decision-making in the political, social and economic matters affecting them. Over 100 lawyers have submitted a letter to the government stating that the bill infringes on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and will challenged in the courts on that basis. I question why the government would continue to force through, with such speed, legislation they know will not survive a court challenge? I also question as a taxpayer why I would support the government spending my taxes in such a manner? This bill is fundamentally flawed and must be withdrawn — it doesn’t make us safer. I encourage Canadians to learn more about how we can work together to stop Secret Police Bill C-51 at StopC51.ca Carmen Plante Red Deer
Anglin true to his ethics, it’s the others who waffle On May 5, voters in Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre have a unique opportunity to influence politics in this province that other ridings simply don’t have. With Joe Anglin running as an independent, vot-
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ers can send a message that would resonate around the province. Joe stood up vocally for landowners’ property rights when the Progressive Conservatives tried to strip us of those rights. During that fight, Joe exposed the government’s use of private investigators to spy on citizen groups. He was the first independent MLA to get a private member’s bill passed in 91 years and has a history of co-operating with other parties for the good of the province rather than acting for partisan party benefit. Acting in the best interests of Albertans has sometimes got Joe in trouble. His falling out with the Wildrose Party last year had more to do with the rot inside that party than it had with Joe’s ethics. I’ve heard it said that Joe jumps from party to party. I’ve known Joe for a long time and I’d say something quite different. Joe’s ethics don’t jump; they’re consistent. The problem is that some political parties are “light” on ethics. The masters of those parties haven’t liked is when Joe has stood up for his constituents ahead of party interests. The voters of Rimbey-Rocky Mountain HouseSundre have an opportunity to elect an MLA that will stand up for the best interests of constituents. With this election being so close, it may be that an independent may hold a great deal of sway. The citizens of this riding have a choice: they can vote for the PCs and elect a compliant MLA to sit on the backbenches; they can elect an MLA from the Wildrose who still doesn’t really know if they’re just PCs in wolves clothing; or they can elect a man whose principals are written on his sleeve and who will stand up to parties for the good of this constitu-
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Seniors stand to benefit from budget BY THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA — Highlights of the 2015-16 federal budget introduced Tuesday by Finance Minister Joe Oliver: ● The budget is balanced, with a projected surplus of $1.4 billion this year, increasing to $4.8 billion in 2019-20. ● The sale of the government’s General Motors shares, purchased in 2009 as part of an effort to help the auto industry weather the storm in the wake of the 2008 recession, generated a net gain of $2.1 billion. ● The federal contingency fund drops to $1 billion in 2015-16, returning to $3 billion by 2019. ● The small business tax rate drops from 11 per cent to 9 per cent by 2019. ● An additional $11.8 billion for the Canadian military over 10 years, starting in 2017. ● Up to $360.3 million for the extended and expanded mission against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, and $7.1 million for the recently announced military training mission in Ukraine. ● $23 million over four years to upgrade security at Canada’s military bases. ● $292.6 million over five years for the RCMP, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to fight terrorism and enforce the government’s new anti-terror law. ● $12.5 million over five years, followed by an additional $2.5 million a year, for the Security Intelligence Review Committee, which oversees CSIS. ● $58 million over five years to better protect computer networks and critical infrastructure against cyberattacks, and $36.4 million over five years to address cybersecurity threats. ● $60.4 million over three years to buttress Parliament Hill security, $27 million over give years for tighter security at federal court and registry offices, and $10 million over five years for Ottawa police. ● Changing the rules governing registered retirement income funds, or RRIFs, to allow seniors to preserve their retirement nest eggs for longer. ● Increasing the annual contribution limit on tax-free savings accounts to $10,000 from $5,500. ● Extending compassionate-care benefits under the employment insurance system from six weeks to six months for Canadians caring for gravely ill family members. ● A $1-million lifetime capital gains exemption for farm and fishing businesses. ● $750 million over two years, starting in 2017-18, plus $1 billion a year thereafter, for a fund to promote investment in public transit systems. ● $15.7 million over five years to streamline travel to Canada by low-risk travellers from Brazil, Bulgaria, Mexico and Romania. ● $3 million over two years, starting next year, to establish a high-speed mobile network dedicated to emergency management. ● Up to $100 million over five years to foster innovation among Canadian automotive parts suppliers. ● $210 million over four years for activities and events to mark Canada’s 150th anniversary in 2017. ● An additional $1.33 billion over six years, starting in 2017—18, to support advanced research infrastructure at universities, colleges and research hospitals. ● $35 million over five years to help immigrants cover the cost of upgrading foreign credentials.
OTTAWA — Tuesday’s federal budget provides seniors and those with a few extra dollars to save with a measure of flexibility in managing their nest eggs. The government increased the annual contribution limits to tax-free savings accounts to $10,000 from $5,500, effective this year. Seniors will also benefit from changes to registered retirement income funds that will require most of them to withdraw a smaller percentage of their savings from those accounts every year. “I think generally seniors will be happy with these changes,” Charles Murphy, a tax partner with KPMG, said of the budget. Murphy noted the current withdrawal formula for RRIF accounts was put in place at a time when interest rates and inflation were higher. “The RRIFs aren’t growing to the same
and enjoyable.” However, the Broadbent Institute criticized the increase in contribution limits and suggested that most Canadians already have ample room for their savings needs. Financial adviser Adrian Mastracci of KCM Wealth Management in Vancouver said the budget is a shot in the arm for those in retirement, but younger investors should look to take advantage too. “A young family is going to have a lot of pressures on that paycheque, so they may not have all the money for the RRSP, TFSA and stuff like that, so they may have to choose,” he said. Also included in this year’s budget is a new tax credit for seniors and those with disabilities doing home renovations to increase safety and accessibility in their homes. The credit is worth up to $1,500 for those spending up to $10,000 on things like wheelchair ramps, walk-in bathtubs and grab bars.
extent and therefore the requirement to pull amounts at higher rates is reducing the value of those over time and people are living longer and that has an impact,” he said. The increase in the TFSA contribution limits was promised by the Tories in the last election. As part of the change in the budget, however, the government said the limit will no longer increase with inflation. The higher annual contribution limit will be of no use to those who don’t already max out their contributions each year, but unused room can be used down the road. The government estimated that 1.9 million individuals had contributed the maximum amount at the end of 2013, with about 46 per cent of them seniors. “Some are saving money to buy their first home, or to start their first business,” said Finance Minister Joe Oliver. “Some are saving to put their children through college or university. Others are putting away extra income to make their hard-earned retirement more comfortable
OTTAWA — As with all federal budgets, there are winners and losers in the latest document. Here’s a look at who gets goodies and who doesn’t. Win: Seniors get lower minimum withdrawal limits for their registered retirement income funds and a new tax credit for home improvements to improve accessibility. Lose: The federal public service, which is in contract negotiations, got notice that the government intends to save $900 million by revamping sick-leave policies, one way or another. Win: Commuters caught in big-city gridlock will get major infrastructure dollars to help to start easing that congestion. Lose: The military gets more money, but the extra cash doesn’t begin to flow for two years. Win: In addition to previously announced new child-care benefits and income splitting for couples with children, families will also get increased
mention in the budget section entitled “Protecting Canada’s Environment.” The document promises money for species at risk and conservation programs, but nothing new on greenhouse gas emissions. Win: The RCMP, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and the Canada Border Services Agency get $292.6 million over five years to fight terrorism and enforce the government’s new antiterror law. Lose: Adults who were looking for a fitness tax credit, promised by the Conservatives in 2011, will have to settle for a study of the issue by an expert panel. Win: Manufacturers, who get a tax break on machinery and equipment. Lose: The oil and gas industry, once the government’s favourite economic driver, gets no mention at all, besides some small tax breaks for the liquefied natural gas industry.
WINNERS AND LOSERS benefits to care for gravely ill family members. Lose: Tax dodgers will be up against a beefed-up tax-compliance program at the Canada Revenue Agency, which gets $58.2 million over five years to chase them down. Win: Small businesses will see their tax rate drop in stages to nine per cent in 2019 from 11 per cent today. Lose: Foreign aid gets no increase, despite a recent OECD report showing Canada’s aid spending is stagnant compared with that of other developed countries. Win: Farming and fishing families will see their lifetime capital gains exemption rise to $1 million from $813,600 today. Lose: Climate change doesn’t even merit a
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Made in Canada FEDERAL BUDGET A BOOST FOR BIG THINKERS, SMALL BUSINESSES, MANUFACTURERS BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — If Tuesday’s federal budget is any indication, the Conservative government is looking to big thinkers and small business to keep the economy growing. But in the shorter term, the government is also looking to rev up manufacturing as an antidote to grim fortunes in the oilpatch. Exporters struggled for years with the effects of a high Canadian dollar that weakened exports and in turn gave them less money to invest in new equipment and training. Now that the tide has turned, the sector is looking to government for a leg up. “For this government the words ’made in Canada’ continue to fuel pride and inspire confidence,” Finance Minister Joe Oliver said in a text of his budget
speech. “But we must give manufacturers the tools they need to create the products — and the jobs — of the future.” The budget proposes to give manufacturers an accelerated capital cost allowance for eligible machinery and equipment purchases between 2015 and 2026. That means companies can write off the cost of new tools more quickly, which gives them an incentive to make long-term investment plans. For small businesses, the budget proposes cutting their tax rate to nine per cent from the current 11 per cent by 2019, a move the government says will cut taxes by $2.7 billion. The government hopes businesses use these saving to create new jobs. Though the government estimates that there are 1.2 million more people with jobs now than at the end of the recession, job prospects remain uncertain
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for students, older adults, low-skilled workers, First Nations and new Canadians. The budget proposes several new measures aimed at increasing workforce participation, including a $65-million program starting next year to link businesses with schools to develop curricula to better prepare students for existing jobs. A pilot program that allows people to work and still collect some of their unemployment insurance is being extended and one that helps internationally trained workers get recertified to meet Canadian standards is being made permanent. Canada lags behind other major economies in terms of the money it devotes to research and development. The automotive industry has been calling for more help in this area and the budget provides $100 million over five years to support product development and technology demonstration.
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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS After enjoying strong starts to the year, Canada’s two large railways are hoping that volatility in crude and grain shipments doesn’t dampen their optimistic outlook for 2015. Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian National foresee higher profits and improved operating efficiency this year but are weary of negative surprises. CP chief executive Hunter Harrison said crude prices and the size of the grain crop are the two biggest unknowns. “If Canadian grain is a ’normal crop’...and we’re close in our estimate on crude, I think that it’s all pretty well upside,” he said Tuesday during a conference call. The Calgary-based railway is maintaining its forecast to ship 140,000 crude carloads this year even though crude revenues decreased six per cent in the first quarter on an eight per cent decrease in carloads. On Monday, rival Canadian National trimmed its carload forecasts, saying they will grow by three per cent instead of as much as four per cent on lower energy-related shipments. The carrier now expects crude and frac sand carloads will increase by 40,000 to reach 247,000, down from its prior forecast of 292,000. Benoit Poirier of Desjardins Capital Markets downgraded his outlook for CN (TSX:CNR) and reduced his target price for CN shares on his estimate that it will carry 155,000 crude carloads in 2015 instead of 165,000, and that grain volumes will slip in the second and third quarters. Canadian Pacific said its strength in bulk, forest products, chemicals and plastics will offset weakness in energy and automotive. Chief operating officer Keith Creel said the railway’s revenues are diversified beyond just crude. “We’re going to face headwinds but we have an ability to pick up in other areas,” he told analysts. The railway posted a record low operating ratio — which tracks operating expenses as a percentage of revenue — of 63.2 per cent in the first quarter, better than CN’s own record low of 65.7 per cent. CP has seen its full-year ratio fall each year after peaking at 90.6 per cent in 2011 to reach 72 per cent in 2014. Harrison anticipates it dipping below 60 per cent, but wouldn’t say how quickly that will happen.
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Red Hat Experience Awards honour tourism industry There are plenty things to see and do in Red Deer and Red Deer County. But the quality of visitors’ experiences often has more to do with the people they meet and interact with. Some of the individuals who are the point of contact between tourists and the region were honoured Tuesday evening at the 2014 Red Hat Experience Awards. Red Hats for outstanding service were presented to Rachel Adai of Best Western Plus Red Deer Inn & Suites in the accommodation category; Brad Campbell of Montana’s Cookhouse & Bar for food and dining; and Victor Robicheau of Western Park for events and attractions. Red hats for outstanding experiences were also awarded to several businesses: Holiday Inn & Suites Red Deer South for accommodations; Red Deer Cruise Night for events and attractions; Traptow’s Cool Beans Coffee Company for dining and food: Big Bend Market for tourism services; and Heritage Ranch & Westlake Grill for social media engagement. Recipients of the Red Hat Experience Awards were chosen by a panel of judges. This year 150 nominees were considered, with these submitted online to Tourism Red Deer throughout the year.
A national restaurant chain could soon be serving up meals at Red Deer Village Mall. Ron Schletz, senior leasing manager with First Capital Realty Inc., the shopping centre’s owner, said negotiations with a prospective tenant are at an advanced stage. “Their designers are flying into Red Deer today (Tuesday) to take a look at the site,” he said. “With any luck, they’ll start working in about six weeks.” Schletz said he could not identify the restaurant at this time, but described it as a quick-service business with quality food. It would occupy about 3,000 square feet of the 5,000-square-foot building on the east side of the property, which is already the home of a Noodlebox restaurant. A Petro-Can service station once stood on the site, before being demolished in 2011. A Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill was originally slotted for the vacant space, but that restaurant ended up not coming to Red Deer. First Capital Realty subsequently had extended discussions with another restaurant group, but these ended when a local franchisee could not be confirmed. Schletz has said the building is designed for restaurant use, with large mechanical and electrical systems, and a patio.
Amid uncertainty, focus on how you can affect issues locally It’s hard to find any good news these days. Wars in the Middle East continue to destabilize regions. Russia seems to be committing economic and political suicide by adopting aggressive foreign policies. The recent employment numbers indicate minimal job growth in Canada. As of today (April 20), WTI oil hovers around US$56 per barrel. These issues are definitely having a direct impact on Alberta’s economy. Doing business today looks very different than a year ago. JOHN All sectors, in one way or MACKENZIE another, are feeling some impact. Many — especially those BUSINESS BASICS oil- and gas-related — are making tough choices, including reducing staff. A few companies may not survive. Business owners are nervous and frustrated. However, fear can fuel a “victim” mindset — one that
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ability to consider new and original ideas, which in turn can sabotage business. Part of my role as a coach is to get business owners to set aside their “I know” attitude and look at things differently. It’s a process that not all people are willing to go through. But, more than ever, it’s imperative to analyze the current situations and make adjustments before a business is in crisis mode. The reality is that what used to work isn’t working now, and may not for months to come, if ever. This economy will need creative, open-minded business owners, business owners who are determined to make their business successful regardless of what challenges they will encounter. Many will be open to different opportunities and the potential for radical new ideas. They value the support and knowledge base of their team, especially their insights on new strategies and processes. And they will always consult with their experts to gain a broader perspective on any proposed changes to a business model or plan.
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Women urged to follow their dreams Women have always played a valuable role in agriculture. But it’s becoming much more visible now. Case in point? This month’s Advancing Women Conference in Calgary attracted 570 women “from the field.” Yes, that’s 570 women in agriculture! They came from across Canada to hone DIANNE their leadership FINSTAD skills, and build their networks. The energy level at the event was impressive, as these passionate professionals fed off each other’s successes to build their own confidence. This was only the second year for the Women in Ag Conference, the brainchild of Calgary-based conference organizer Iris Meck, spurred on by a mentor of hers, ag business expert Art Froelich. (He was one of the few males in the crowd!) As a woman who’s forged her own trail in the business, Meck sees this as a way to help leave a legacy and encourage other women to follow their dreams. She even sponsored some students in ag-related fields to take in the conference, including Amanda Wolf of Spruce View. Women bring some unique pluses to whatever work they’re in, whether it’s handling livestock or negotiating international business deals. But they tend
to undersell their abilities, seeing first what they feel may be beyond their capabilities, where men often have the confidence to believe they can handle above their skill set. However, in the shifting business atmosphere to more collaborative approaches, women are in high demand. Saskatchewan Deputy Agriculture Minister Alanna Koch urged the women attending to be open to opportunities, instead of holding back and waiting until they’re “absolutely ready” to go after them. She also encouraged them to be an inspiration, by creating an image of what you’d like others to do or be, and then helping them achieve that. It’s the kind of team approach she’s been able to implement effectively in her department. Her attitude about communication and her catchphrase of “CC the world!” caused quite a stir in the typical government mindset. High-profile home design personality Debbie Travis encouraged women to think of their “brand” — the image left behind when you leave a room — and to outline what you want your own brand to encompass. Several speakers urged the importance of surrounding yourself with the best, in order to learn and grow yourself. Venture capitalist Courtenay Wolfe talked about the importance of networking, and having your own business card (even if it’s simply your name and phone number). The ladies took that seriously, and I was even caught empty handed for a business card swap in the hotel elevator! It was also enlightening to hear the sponsors speak, because the agribusinesses sent women who’ve made an impact in their companies. One got into agriculture via an interest in botany,
another was a farm girl from Brazil. Many of them had experienced different parts of the world through their careers in agriculture. Kay Kuenker, a vice-president of global affairs for Dow AgroSciences in Indianapolis, noted that the statistics show companies perform better when women are well represented in key leadership roles. She also pointed out there’s still room for improvement for such representation in the industry. That’s why there was a lot of interest in an announcement made at the conference by the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council. It has launched a research project called Supporting the Advancement of Women in Agriculture, to look at some of the critical barriers women face in the agricultural industry. The hope is that the project could lead to a supportive leadership program, or a Women in Agriculture professional network. The study will begin with gathering feedback from women working in agriculture, and many at the conference were eager to provide their input. But what I remember as much as the wise words from the podium were the conversations in the hallways. There was a definite buzz as the women connected, sharing their own stories, and making new friends. I bumped into “neighbors” from Central Alberta, like Red Deer’s Allison Ammeter, a farmer on the Alberta Pulse Growers board; and Innisfail rancher Mabel Hamilton, who attended with her daughter Quinn. Three Hills seed grower Sarah Weigum was there, and so was Diane Baker of the Wildhorse Mountain Ranch in Rocky. I met one of the first female grain elevator operators in the province,
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to showcase their goods and services. Scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, the Innisfail & District Chamber of Commerce event will take place in the Innisfail Twin Arenas. Attractions will include a children’s play area with bouncy houses and a penny carnival. There will also be a job fair this year. Admission is free.
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ECONOMY: Some sectors will see positive growth Even though the forecasts are murky, it’s important to realize that some businesses in Red Deer are very successful. Some sectors will see posi-
Innisfail & District Trade Show this weekend The Innisfail & District Trade Show returns to town this weekend, with approximately 100 businesses expected tive growth. While the business landscape may shift, our community will continue to thrive. Consumers will still buy goods and services. Life is a basically a series of changes and new realities. Some are forced upon us, others we choose to undertake. Successful strategies to manage change don’t just happen. Shifting our business mindset will matter. John MacKenzie is a certified business coach and authorized partner/facilitator for Everything DiSC and Five Behaviours of a Cohesive Team, Wiley Brands. He can be reached at john@thebusinesstraininghub.com.
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Nancy Cunningham, who now works as the marine logistics co-ordinator for Louis Dreyfus; and young women who were just getting their careers launched, or their family farm succession plans in place. It was a diverse crowd, and that was a lesson itself on the scope of careers that fall under the agriculture banner. The buzz wasn’t only in the room. In social media circles, the conference was actually trending as the fourth most active story in the country that day on Twitter, as women tweeted nuggets they had gleaned from the program. (You can still read them by searching #AWCWest2015.) Some of the comments were things like “Get out of your comfort zone,” “Leadership is a choice, not a title,” and “Focus on excellence, not perfection. Perfection is an opinion.” Organizer Iris Meck is still getting emails from women who were encouraged by attending Advancing Women. That’s helped her decide to hold the event again next year in Calgary. She’s also holding an eastern version in Toronto in October. So why was it such a big success? One young woman told me that for her, the conference re-affirmed that she has something valuable to offer agriculture. Women have been out there doing great things in the farm and food world for years. But there now seems to be a greater realization that sharing the adventure with other women makes it that much more inspiring. Dianne Finstad is a veteran broadcaster and reporter who has covered agricultural news in Central Alberta for more than 30 years. From the Field appears monthly in the Advocate.
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Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 131.61 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.51 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 15.86 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 64.25 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed in solidly negative territory Tuesday, dragged down by a more than three per cent drop in the metals and mining sector along with sharp pullbacks in both the industrial and energy sectors. The S&P/TSX composite index fell 66.16 points to 15,346.44 following a gain that exceeded more than 50 points on Monday. The Canadian dollar retreated for a third consecutive session after some impressive gains last week, closing down 0.34 of a U.S. cent at 81.43 cents. New York markets were mostly lower amid a mixed bag of earnings reports as investors tried to gauge the effect of the higher U.S. dollar on corporate profits. The Dow Jones industrial average was down 85.34 points at 17,949.59 after a plunge of more than 200 points Monday, while the S&P 500 shed 3.11 points to 2097.29. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq advanced 19.50 points to 5,014.10. On the commodity markets, the June crude contract closed down $1.27 at US$56.61 a barrel, while June gold rose $9.40 to US$1,203.10 an ounce and May copper fell three cents to US$2.70 cents a pound. “The volatility that we’ve been experiencing . . . to me it’s the market just being the market,” said Kash Pashootan, senior vice-president and portfolio manager at First Avenue Advisory in Ottawa, a Raymond James company. “The reason why we’re scratching out heads trying to determine where this volatility is coming from is primarily because we haven’t seen very much of it over the last four or five years.” After five years of above historical average returns, especially the U.S. market, and with equities fully valued, investors are not likely to be as patient with anything “other than perfection,” Pashootan said. “In many ways it’s healthy to see this type of volatility at this point in the cycle because if we didn’t have this volatility, we face the risk of stocks getting ahead of themselves and becoming over-valued and potentially building the next bubble that at some point will pop.” In corporate news, Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B) reported adjusted quarterly earn-
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Chiefs drop first game of Esso Cup KINGSLEY’S FIVEPOINT NIGHT PUTS SUDBURY ATOP THE STANDINGS BY JOSH ALDRICH ADVOCATE STAFF Lady Wolves 7 Chiefs 2 The Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs have their first bit of adversity to deal with at the Esso Cup. The female midget AAA national championship hosts were mauled 7-2 by Ontario champion Sudbury Lady Wolves (3-0-0-0) on Tuesday night at the Red Deer Arena. The Wolves were led by Melisa Kingsley’s five-point night, which included a second period natural hat trick. The Chiefs, however, were their own worst enemy and failed to match the intensity of Sudbury. “We didn’t start on time. We got beat by a very skilled hockey team and we weren’t prepared,” said Chiefs head coach Tom Bast. “We have to learn from this and build off of this because we know if we’re going to get to the finals I believe we are going to face this hockey team again.” Maddison Toppe and Mairead Bast scored for Red Deer while Bailey Knapp took the loss, allowing three goals on 10 shots in the first 8:59 before getting the hook for Sarah Murray, who allowed four goals 22 shots. Knapp came back in for the third period, stopping all seven shots she faced. Kingsley scored three goals and two assists for Sudbury while Karli Shell had two goals and two assists and Tayler Murphy and Kailey Lapensee both scored once. Danika Ranger stopped 23 of the 25 shots she faced for the win. The Chiefs started out flat and never did find any jump. Lapensee and Shell put Sudbury up 2-0 at 5:23 of the first period, though Toppe cut the lead to one goal at 7:21 as she finished off a 2-on-1 rush with Kirsten Baumgardt. But the momentum did not last as Murphy scored from an awkward angle to chase Knapp from the net. Shell scored once more before the first period was out to put the Wolves up 4-1 while outshooting the Chiefs 193 after 20 minutes. It only got worse from there.
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Red Deer Chief Mairead Bast, left, defends against Sudbury Lady Wolves Sydney Walker during first period action at the Arena during Esso Cup action Tuesday night in Red Deer. The Chiefs lost to the Lady Wolves 7-2. Ranger made a couple of big saves for Sudbury early in the middle frame and then the Chiefs started taking penalties. The Wolves took full advantage as Kingsley scored three straight goals in 6:06 span to bury Red Deer. “She’s a gifted player who can bury the puck and she’s peaking at the right time,” said Wolves head coach Richard Walker. Red Deer played better in the third period as Sudbury called off the dogs and Bast scored a 5-on-3 power-play goal at 13:48 to give the Chiefs something to build off of heading into tonight’s game against the Saskatoon Stars at 7 p.m. “It got us moving, we don’t want to be known as the team that gives up ... and the Red Deer Chiefs definitely are not it, so that goal was very important to us,” said Toppe, who also assisted on Bast’s goal. The Chiefs head coach was not about to blame the refs for this one, despite some interesting calls, especially in the second period, that allowed the Wolves to grab hold of the game. The Wolves finished 3-for-7 with the man advantage while Red Deer was 1-for-7.
“I’m not going to hang the hat on poor officiating, it’s adversity that we need to deal with,” said Bast. “We just didn’t play well ... it’s a learning process all of us have to go through as a hockey team.” Following the Wolves’ seven-game provincial championship on April 12, Walker told Hockey Now: “Say a little prayer for us because we are clearly looking at ourselves as being the underdogs. But, anytime a team wins a national title they need a little bit of luck.” The Wolves have been full value for their three wins so far and have put themselves in the driver’s seat at the Esso Cup. Walker says he is still worried about exhaustion setting in with his club, having now played 10 games in the last two weeks. But with a veteran roster that features eight players from last year’s bronze medal team at the tournament, he is confident with their ability to handle themselves. They play the Central Plains Capitals (Manitoba) today at 3:30 p.m. “Without question (the veterans) bring a lot of experience, having gone
through it and know what it takes to win,” said Walker. “We hope they’re in the room right now reminding the other girls that there’s a long way to go.” ● Sheridan Oswald and Emily Upgang scored twice each to lead the Central Plains Capitals (Manitoba) (1-1-0-1) past the Moncton Rockets (Atlantic) 6-1. Sydney Taylor and Haley Proteau also scored for the Capitals while goalie Lauren Taraschuk stopped 16 of 17 shots for the win. Sydney Taylor scored the lone goal for Moncton while Emilie Arsenault stopped 33 of 39 shots for Moncton (03-0-0). ● Sophie Shirley’s four point night (two goals, two assists) paced the Saskatoon Stars (Saskatchewan) (2-1-0-0) to a 5-3 win over the Edmonton Thunder (Pacific) (0-2-1-0). Nara Elia, Julia Rongve and Brittany Heuchert also scored and Emma Johnson made 26 saves for the win. Kimberley Huisman, Madison Laplante and Kennedy Becks replied for Edmonton while Tracie Kikuchi stopped 25 shots. jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com
Flames take control of series with win BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Flames 3 Canucks 1 CALGARY — The Calgary Flames are a win away from advancing to the second round of the NHL playoffs for the first time in over a decade. Jiri Hudler led Calgary with a goal and an assist in a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. Calgary leads their best-of-seven Western Conference quarter-final three games to one. The Flames head to Vancouver with the chance to win the series in Thursday’s Game 5 and move past the first round for the first time since 2004. Calgary reached the Stanley Cup final that year and lost in seven games to the Tampa Bay Lightning. A Game 6, if necessary, will be Saturday in Calgary and a Game 7 would be Monday back in Vancouver. Calgary’s Johnny Gaudreau scored his first playoff goal and 18-year-old rookie Sam Bennett his second in as many games. Dennis Wideman contributed a pair of assists for the Flames, who split the first two games of the series in Vancouver before back-to-back wins at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Goaltender Jonas Hiller made 28 saves for the win. Captain Henrik Sedin countered for the Canucks. Starter Eddie Lack was pulled after giving up three goals on seven shots in the first period. Ryan
Miller turned away the 15 he faced in relief. The Canucks were minus significant playoff experience in Game 4 with the absence of forwards Brad Richardson and Alex Burrows. Linden Vey and Brandon McMillan drew in for their first playoff action of the series. There wasn’t an obvious reason for Richardson’s absence, but Burrows was injured during Vancouver’s morning skate. He staggered off the ice in obvious pain, was put on a stretcher and taken to hospital in an ambulance. The Canucks said Burrows sustained an upper-body injury and had been taken to hospital for “precautionary reasons.” The visitors outshot Calgary 11-7, but trailed 3-1 after the opening period. Vancouver mustered just three shots in a scoreless second period to Calgary’s six. Bennett crashed the net and deflected T.J. Brodie’s sharp-angled shot by Lack at 19:18 of the first period. It was the lone even-strength goal of the period with the first three power-play tallies. Calgary scored two against a Canucks penalty kill that ranked second in the league in the regular season. Kris Russell teed up Wideman, whose one-timer deflected off Hudler to make it 2-1 at 9:20. Vancouver evened up at 8:12 when Sedin’s wrist shot deflected between Hiller’s pads. Gaudreau finished a tic-tac-toe play at 3:23 for his first career playoff goal.
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Calgary Flames’ Johnny Gaudreau, centre, celebrates his goal with teammates Sean Monahan, left, Jiri Hudler, second from left, and Dennis Wideman during NHL first round playoff action against the Vancouver Canucks in Calgary, Tuesday. From behind Vancouver’s net, Hudler fed the puck out to Sean Monahan who dished across to Gaudreau to finish with a wrist shot.
Notes — Hudler was named one of three finalists for this year’s Lady Byng Trophy for sportsmanship and a high standard of play.
Senators considering goalie change down 3-0 to Habs BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — With his team on the brink of elimination, Ottawa Senators head coach Dave Cameron is once again considering a change in goal. Down 3-0 to the Montreal Canadiens in their Eastern Conference quarterfinal, Cameron wouldn’t confirm Tuesday whether Craig Anderson would make his second straight start or if he would go back to Andrew Hammond. Anderson, who made 47 saves in Sunday’s 2-1 overtime loss in just his fifth game since Jan. 21, would seem to be the favourite to start. However, Cameron said he wanted to speak to Anderson prior to making a decision. The Ottawa coach also needs to find a way to have his players generate offence and eliminate second-period setbacks. Montreal has scored six
of its nine goals in the middle stanza and Cameron said that a team meeting Tuesday was spent discussing his squad’s mid-game struggles. The Senators, who finished the regular season with five 20-goal scorers, have managed only six goals over three playoff games. One player in a major slump is star forward Bobby Ryan, who hasn’t scored in 16 games. “Mentally exhausting is a good way to put it,” said Ryan. “I think I’ve watched every game four, five times ad nauseam looking for opportunities and things and holes in their game and where I can generate more. Dave (Cameron) and (goalie coach Rick Walmsley) have been great for me. We all recognize it’s right there, they’re not dropping and there’s not a lot of time left for it to turn so you hope it starts (Wednesday) and continues.” Ottawa says part of the game plan
for Wednesday’s must-win home game is to make things more challenging for Montreal netminder Carey Price. “We know he’s good when he sees the puck so we need to put a lot of traffic and try and put someone in front of the net,” said Senators centre JeanGabriel Pageau. “I think our line can always bring a little more. We have a lot of chances, we work hard, we try to pay attention to a lot of details. We just need the bounces now.” Despite the challenge ahead, the Senators remain confident and say it’s a matter of taking each game as it comes, much as they did during the last month of the regular season when they were battling for a playoff spot. “Our backs were against the wall for the last 40 games or 30 games or whatever it was and the guys responded,” said Ryan. “I think you draw on that experience and where we were and
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how every game was a must-win. Now it really is. That’s the reality of the situation so we’re not comfortable with it, but we’re prepared for it.” After a magical run to get into the playoffs, the Senators say they’re not ready to see it come to an end. “This group isn’t prepared for that,” said Ryan. “It’s been too much fun the last month and a half, two months. Guys aren’t prepared for it to end and it would be a shame to end in that fashion so I fully expect a heck of a punch out of this group.” Notes: The Senators plan to use Zack Smith on a line with Mike Hoffman and Chris Neil for Game 4. Smith replaces David Legwand. Defenceman Erik Karlsson and right-winger Mark Stone were given maintenance days Tuesday. Defenceman Chris Phillips was to undergo back surgery on Tuesday.
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WHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND Division Semifinals (Best-of-7) Brandon (1) vs. Regina (2) (Brandon wins series 4-1) 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 Brandon 3 Regina 2 (OT)
Wednesday, April 15 Calgary 2 Vancouver 1 Friday, April 17 Vancouver 4 Calgary 1 Sunday, April 19 Calgary 4 Vancouver 2 Tuesday, April 21 Calgary 3 Vancouver 1 Thursday, April 23 Calgary at Vancouver, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 25 x-Vancouver at Calgary, TBD Monday, April 27 x-Calgary at Vancouver, TBD x — if necessary.
Montreal at Ottawa, 5 p.m. Friday, April 24 x-Ottawa at Montreal, 5 p.m. Sunday, April 26 x-Montreal at Ottawa, TBD Tampa Bay (2) vs. Detroit (3) (Detroit leads series 2-1) Thursday, April 16 Detroit 3 Tampa Bay 2 Saturday, April 18 Tampa Bay 5 Detroit 1 Tuesday, April 21 Detroit 3 Tampa Bay 0 Thursday, April 23 Tampa Bay at Detroit, 5 p.m. Saturday, April 25 Detroit at Tampa Bay, TBD Monday, April 27 x-Tampa Bay at Detroit, TBD
Calgary (1) vs. Medicine Hat (2) (Calgary wins series 4-1) 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 Calgary 4 Medicine Hat 3 (OT)
Flames 3, Canucks 1 First Period 1. Calgary, Gaudreau 1 (Wideman, Hudler) 3:23 (pp). 2. Vancouver, Sedin 1 (Edler, Sedin) 8:12 (pp). 3. Calgary, Hudler 1 (Wideman, Russell) 9:20 (pp). 4. Calgary, Bennett 2 (Brodie, Colborne) 19:18. Penalties — Kenins Vcr (boarding) 1:44, Schlemko Cgy (slashing) 7:08, Bonino Vcr (roughing) 9:02, Horvat Vcr (high-sticking) 19:28. Second Period No Scoring. Penalties — McMillan Vcr (cross-checking) 3:54, Bollig Cgy (misconduct) 6:15, Stajan Cgy (delay of game) 14:58. Third Period No Scoring. Penalties — None. Shots on goal Vancouver 11 3 15 — 29 Calgary 7 6 9 — 22 Goal — Vancouver: Lack (L, 1-3-0); Calgary: Hiller (W, 3-1-0). Power plays (goal-chances)Vancouver: 1-2; Calgary: 2-4.
Washington (2) vs. N.Y. Islanders (3) (Series tied 2-2) Wednesday, April 15 NY Islanders 4 Washington 1 Friday, April 17 Washington 4 NY Islanders 3 Sunday, April 19 NY Islanders 2 Washington 1, OT Tuesday, April 21 Washington 2 NY Islanders 1, OT Thursday, April 23 NY Islanders at Washington, 5 p.m. Saturday, April 25 Washington at NY Islanders, TBD
Everett (1) vs. Portland (2) (Portland wins series 4-1) Friday, Apr. 10 Everett 5 Portland 3 Saturday, Apr. 11 Portland 4 Everett 3 (OT) Thursday, Apr. 16 Portland 5 Everett 3 Friday, Apr. 17 Portland 2 Everett 1 (OT) Sunday, Apr. 19 Portland 3 Everett 2
Capitals 2, Islanders 1 (OT) First Period 1. Washington, Ovechkin 2 (Carlson, Backstrom) 13:06. 2. NY Islanders, Cizikas 1 (Clutterbuck, Leddy) 19:47. Penalties — Ovechkin Wash (tripping) 10:21. Second Period No Scoring. Penalties — Wilson Wash (kneeing) 3:32, Wilson Wash (charging) 5:54, Green Wash (delay of game) 8:44. Third Period No Scoring. Penalties — Lee NYI (holding) 6:40. Overtime 3. Washington, Backstrom 3 (Ward, Ovechkin) 11:09. Penalties — None. Shots on goal Washington 10 6 7 7 — 30 NY Islanders 13 15 6 3 — 37 Goal — Washington: Holtby (W, 1-2-0); NY Islanders: Halak (LO, 2-2-0). Power plays (goal-chances)Washington: 0-1; NY Islanders: 0-4.
WESTERN CONFERENCE St. Louis (1) vs. Minnesota (WC) (Minnesota leads series 2-1) Thursday, April 16 Minnesota 4 St. Louis 2 Saturday, April 18 St. Louis 4 Minnesota 1 Monday, April 20 Minnesota 3 St. Louis 0 Wednesday, April 22 St. Louis at Minnesota, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24 Minnesota at St. Louis, TBD Sunday, April 26 x-St. Louis at Minnesota, TBD
SECOND ROUND Division Finals (Best-of-7) Brandon (1) vs. Calgary (1) Friday, Apr. 24 Calgary at Brandon, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 25 Calgary at Brandon, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 28 Brandon at Calgary, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 29 Brandon at Calgary, 7 p.m.
Nashville (2) vs. Chicago (3) (Chicago leads series 2-1) Wednesday, April 15 Chicago 4 Nashville 3, 2OT Friday, April 17 Nashville 6 Chicago 2 Sunday, April 19 Chicago 4 Nashville 2 Tuesday, April 21 Nashville at Chicago, late Thursday, April 23 Chicago at Nashville, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25 x-Nashville at Chicago, TBD
Kelowna (1) vs. Portland (2) Friday, Apr. 24 Portland at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 25 Portland at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 28 Kelowna at Portland, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 29 Kelowna at Portland, 8 p.m. Friday, May. 1 x-Portland at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m. Sunday, May. 3 x-Kelowna at Portland, 6 p.m. Tuesday, May. 5 x-Portland at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m. x — if necessary.
Red Wings 3, Lightning 0 First Period 1. Detroit, Datsyuk 2 (Tatar, Ericsson) 8:46. Penalties — Ericsson Det (holding) 10:35, Stamkos TB (slashing) 13:19, Zetterberg Det (holding) 13:55. Second Period No Scoring. Penalties — Glendening Det (interference) 4:47, DeKeyser Det (delay of game) 5:51, Coburn TB (interference) 11:25, Kronwall Det (hooking) 12:17. Third Period 2. Detroit, Sheahan 1 (Abdelkader, Zetterberg) 6:42 (pp). 3. Detroit, Glendening 2 (Ericsson, Miller) 19:11 (en). Penalties — Tatar Det (holding) 2:37, Coburn TB (tripping) 5:12, Stamkos TB (tripping) 8:00, Paquette TB (goaltender interference) 8:39, Abdelkader Det (roughing) 8:39. Shots on goal Tampa Bay 6 9 7 — 22 Detroit 7 7 7 — 21 Goal — Tampa Bay: Bishop (L, 1-2-0); Detroit: Mrazek (W, 2-1-0). Power plays (goal-chances)Tampa Bay: 0-6; Detroit: 1-4.
Anaheim (1) vs. Winnipeg (WC) (Anaheim leads series 3-0) Thursday, April 16 Anaheim 4 Winnipeg 2 Saturday, April 18 Anaheim 2 Winnipeg 1 Monday, April 20 Anaheim 5 Winnipeg 4, OT Wednesday, April 22 Anaheim at Winnipeg, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24 x-Winnipeg at Anaheim, 8 p.m. Sunday, April 26 x-Anaheim at Winnipeg, TBD
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs FIRST ROUND EASTERN CONFERENCE Montreal (1) vs. Ottawa (WC) (Montreal leads series 3-0) Wednesday, April 15 Montreal 4 Ottawa 3 Friday, April 17 Montreal 3 Ottawa 2, OT Sunday, April 19 Montreal 2 Ottawa 1, OT Wednesday, April 22
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Tuesday’s summaries
N.Y. Rangers (1) vs. Pittsburgh (WC) (NY Rangers leads series 2-1) Thursday, April 16 NY Rangers 2 Pittsburgh 1 Saturday, April 18 Pittsburgh 4 NY Rangers 3 Monday, April 20 NY Rangers 2 Pittsburgh 1 Wednesday, April 22 NY Rangers at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m. Friday, April 24 Pittsburgh at NY Rangers, TBD Sunday, April 26 x-NY Rangers at Pittsburgh, TBD
Kelowna (1) vs. Victoria (2) (Kelowna wins series 4-1) 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 Victoria 5 Kelowna 4 (OT) Friday, Apr. 17 Kelowna 7 Victoria 3
Vancouver (2) vs. Calgary (3) (Calgary leads series 3-1)
Baseball Major League Baseball American League East Division W L Pct Boston 9 5 .643 Baltimore 7 7 .500 New York 7 7 .500 Toronto 7 7 .500 Tampa Bay 6 8 .429
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015
GB — 2 2 2 3
Detroit Kansas City Chicago Cleveland Minnesota
Central Division W L Pct 11 3 .786 11 3 .786 5 8 .385 5 8 .385 5 9 .357
GB — — 5 1/2 5 1/2 6
Houston Oakland Texas Los Angeles Seattle
West Division W L Pct 8 6 .571 7 7 .500 6 8 .429 5 8 .385 5 9 .357
GB — 1 2 2 1/2 3
Monday’s Games Boston 7, Baltimore 1, 7 innings Detroit 2, N.Y. Yankees 1 Chicago White Sox 4, Cleveland 3 Kansas City 7, Minnesota 1 Oakland 6, L.A. Angels 3 Houston 7, Seattle 5 Tuesday’s Games Toronto 13, Baltimore 6 N.Y. Yankees 5, Detroit 2 Boston 1, Tampa Bay 0 Cleveland 6, Chicago White Sox 2 Kansas City 6, Minnesota 5 Texas 7, Arizona 1 Oakland at L.A. Angels, late Houston 6, Seattle 3 Wednesday’s Games
Cleveland (Kluber 0-1) at Chicago White Sox (Samardzija 0-1), 12:10 p.m. Baltimore (U.Jimenez 1-0) at Toronto (Aa.Sanchez 0-2), 5:07 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Warren 0-1) at Detroit (Price 1-0), 5:08 p.m. Boston (J.Kelly 1-0) at Tampa Bay (Karns 1-1), 5:10 p.m. Minnesota (Pelfrey 0-0) at Kansas City (Guthrie 1-0), 6:10 p.m. Texas (Gallardo 2-1) at Arizona (Bradley 1-0), 7:40 p.m. Oakland (Gray 1-0) at L.A. Angels (Weaver 0-2), 8:05 p.m. Houston (R.Hernandez 0-1) at Seattle (Happ 0-1), 8:10 p.m. Thursday’s Games N.Y. Yankees at Detroit, 11:08 a.m. Oakland at L.A. Angels, 5:05 p.m. Baltimore at Toronto, 5:07 p.m. Boston at Tampa Bay, 5:10 p.m. Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 6:10 p.m.
New York Atlanta Washington Philadelphia Miami
National League East Division W L Pct 11 3 .786 8 5 .615 7 7 .500 5 9 .357 3 11 .214
GB — 2 1/2 4 6 8
St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh Milwaukee
Central Division W L Pct 8 4 .667 8 5 .615 7 7 .500 6 8 .429 2 12 .143
GB — 1/2 2 3 7
West Division W L Pct 9 3 .750 10 5 .667
GB — 1/2
Los Angeles San Diego
Arizona Colorado San Francisco
7 7 4
7 7 10
.500 .500 .286
3 3 6
Monday’s Games Chicago Cubs 5, Pittsburgh 2 Cincinnati 6, Milwaukee 1 San Diego 14, Colorado 3 Tuesday’s Games Chicago Cubs 9, Pittsburgh 8 Philadelphia 7, Miami 3 Washington 2, St. Louis 1, 10 innings N.Y. Mets 7, Atlanta 1 Cincinnati 16, Milwaukee 10 San Diego 7, Colorado 6 Texas 7, Arizona 1 L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, late Wednesday’s Games Chicago Cubs (Hammel 1-0) at Pittsburgh (Worley 1-1), 5:05 p.m. Miami (Cosart 0-1) at Philadelphia (Hamels 0-2), 5:05 p.m. St. Louis (Lackey 1-0) at Washington (Fister 1-0), 5:05 p.m. Atlanta (Stults 0-1) at N.Y. Mets (Gee 0-1), 5:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Cueto 0-2) at Milwaukee (Nelson 1-1), 6:10 p.m. San Diego (Shields 2-0) at Colorado (K.Kendrick 1-2), 6:40 p.m. Texas (Gallardo 2-1) at Arizona (Bradley 1-0), 7:40 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 1-1) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 1-1), 8:15 p.m. Thursday’s Games Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 10:35 a.m. Miami at Philadelphia, 11:05 a.m. Atlanta at N.Y. Mets, 11:10 a.m. Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 11:40 a.m. San Diego at Colorado, 1:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 1:45 p.m. St. Louis at Washington, 2:05 p.m.
Transactions Tuesday’s Sports Transactions HOCKEY National Hockey League COLORADO AVALANCHE — Assigned F Mitchell Heard from Lake Erie (AHL) to Fort Wayne (ECHL). HAMILTON BULLDOGS — Assigned D Bobby Shea to Wheeling (ECHL). MONTREAL CANADIENS — Assigned D Morgan Ellis from Hamilton (AHL) to Wheeling (ECHL). VANCOUVER CANUCKS — Recalleed F Sven Baertschi from Utica (AHL). American Hockey League ADIRONDACK FLAMES — Returned F Cam Reid to Reading (ECHL) and F Brant Harris to Florida (ECHL). Assigned F Taylor Vause to Colorado (ECHL).
CHARLOTTE CHECKERS — Returned F Alex Aleardi to Florida (ECHL). IOWA WILD — Returned F Ian Schultz to Allen (ECHL). MANCHESTER MONARCHS — Signed G Steve Mastalerz to an amateur tryout agreement. NORFOLK ADMIRALS — Assigned D Kevin Lind to Utah (ECHL). ST. JOHN’S ICECAPS — Recalled D Zach Bell from Ontario (ECHL). BASEBALL COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE — Suspended Kansas City RHP Kelvin Herrera five games and fined him, and Kansas City RHP Yordano Ventura, undisclosed amounts for intentionally throwing at batters.
Canada beats Finland 3-2 to lock up top seed in Group B at U18 worlds BY THE CANADIAN PRESS ZUG, Switzerland — Tyler Benson scored the game-winning goal to give Canada a 3-2 victory over Finland on Tuesday at the under-18 world hockey championship. Canada (4-0) locked up the top seed in Group B with the win at the Zug Arena. Finland (3-1) opened the game with a pair of first-period goals but Canada came back with three unanswered goals in the second period. “We fought through a little bit of adversity there in the early part of the game,” said Canadian head coach Tim Hunter. Aleksi Saarela jammed in the puck after a goalmouth scramble to open the scoring at 9:03 of the first period. Patrik Laine made it 2-0 after converting a pass from Jesse Puljujarvi on a two-on-one break at 19:32. Matt Barzal scored with the man advantage
Suspended Boston DH David Ortiz one game for making contact with an umpire. American League LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Recalled RHP Cam Bedrosian from Salt Lake City (PCL). Optioned INF Efren Navarro to Salt Lake City. NEW YORK YANKEES — Optioned RHP Branden Pinder to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Recalled LHP Chasen Shreve from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. TAMPA BAY RAYS — Sent RHP Alex Colome to Durham (IL) for a rehab assignment. National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Placed INF Jake Lamb on the 15-day DL. Recalled INF Danny Dorn from Reno (PCL). Transferred C Gerald Laird to the 60-day DL.
for Canada at 9:49 of the second period and Thomas Chabot tied the game with another power-play goal at 10:55. Benson gave Canada the lead with his even-strength goal at 16:21. “Once we got moving our feet and pressuring the puck, driving wide, driving to the net and following pucks to the net, we got some success,” Hunter said. “We drew some power plays and good things happened.” Veini Vehvilainen made 32 saves for Finland, one more than Canadian counterpart Evan Cormier. Canada will play Sweden in the quarter-finals on Thursday. The United States will play the Czech Republic, Russia faces Switzerland and Finland takes on Slovakia. The medal games are scheduled for Sunday. Canada has won this event three times (2003, 2008 and 2013) and finished third last year.
● Midget AAA girls hockey: Esso Cup (Canadian championship) — Edmonton Thunder vs. Moncton Rockets, noon; Central Plains Capitals vs. Sudbury Lady Wolves, 3:30 p.m.; Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs vs. Saskatoon Stars, 7 p.m.; all games at Red Deer Arena. ● High school girls rugby: Wetaskiwin at Notre Dame, 5 p.m., Titans Park 1; Rocky Mountain House at Lacombe, 4:30 p.m.; Lindsay Thurber at Rimbey, 4:30 p.m. High school boys rugby: Rocky Mountain House at Lindsay Thurber, Wetaskiwin at Notre Dame, 6 and 6:30 p.m., Titans Park 1 and 2.
Thursday
● Midget AAA girls hockey: Esso Cup (Canadian championship) — Edmonton Thunder vs. Sudbury Lady Wolves, noon; Moncton Rockets vs. Saskatoon Stars, 3:30 p.m.; Central Plains Capitals vs. Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs, 7 p.m.; all games at Red Deer Arena.
Friday
● Midget AAA girls hockey: Esso Cup (Canadian championship) — Semifinals at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., Red Deer Arena. ● Junior B tier 2 lacrosse: Calgary Axemen at Red Deer Renegades, 9 p.m., Kinex. Saturday ● Midget AAA girls hockey: Esso Cup (Canadian championship) — Bronzemedal game at noon; Championship final at 3:30 p.m., both at Red Deer Arena. ● Junior B tier 2 lacrosse: Lethbridge Barricudas at Lacoka Locos, 3:30 p.m., Ponoka; ● Junior B tier 1 lacrosse: Saskatchewan Swat at Red Deer Rampage, 8 p.m., Kinex.
Sunday
● Junior B tier 2 lacrosse: Red Deer Renegades at Lacoka Locos, 3:30 p.m., Ponoka. ● Junior B tier 1 lacrosse: St. Albert Crude at Red Deer Rampage, 5 p.m., Kinex.
Basketball NBA Playoffs FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlanta 1, Brooklyn 0 Sunday, April 19: Atlanta 99, Brooklyn 92 Wednesday, April 22: Brooklyn at Atlanta, 5 p.m. Saturday, April 25: Atlanta at Brooklyn, 1 p.m. Monday, April 27: Atlanta at Brooklyn, TBA x-Wednesday, April 29: Brooklyn at Atlanta, TBA x-Friday, May 1: Atlanta at Brooklyn, TBA x-Sunday, May 3: Brooklyn at Atlanta, TBA Cleveland 2, Boston 0 Sunday, April 19: Cleveland 113, Boston 100 Tuesday, April 21: Cleveland 99, Boston 91 Thursday, April 23: Cleveland at Boston, 5 p.m. Sunday, April 26 Cleveland at Boston, 11 a.m. x-Tuesday, April 28: Boston at Cleveland, TBA x-Thursday, April 30: Cleveland at Boston, TBA x-Saturday, May 2: Boston at Cleveland, TBA Chicago 2, Milwaukee 0 Saturday, April 18: Chicago 103, Milwaukee 91 Monday, April 20: Chicago 91, Milwaukee 82 Thursday, April 23: Chicago at Milwaukee, 6 p.m. Saturday. April 25: Chicago at Milwaukee, 3:30 p.m. x-Monday, April 27: Milwaukee at Chicago, TBA x-Thursday, April 30: Chicago at Milwaukee, TBA x-Saturday, May 2: Milwaukee at Chicago, TBA Washington 2, Toronto 0 Saturday, April 18: Washington 93, Toronto 86, OT Tuesday, April 21: Washington 117, Toronto 106 Friday, April 24: Toronto at Washington, 6 p.m. Sunday, April 26: Toronto at Washington, 4:30 p.m. x-Wednesday, April 29: Washington at Toronto, TBA x-Friday, May 1: Toronto at Washington, TBA x-Sunday, May 3: Washington at Toronto, TBA WESTERN CONFERENCE Golden State 2, New Orleans 0 Saturday, April 18: Golden State 106, New Orleans
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GIRLS HOCKEY Seven Red Deer players are among 11 Central Alberta girls selected to compete in Hockey Alberta’s 2015 Alberta Challenge set for April 29-May 3 at Medicine Hat. The 2000-01 born players were selected from more than 300 who attended a North zone camp held April 10-12 and a South zone camp held April 17-19. The tournament will feature three squads selected from each of the zone camps. Twenty athletes comprise each roster, along with volunteers serving as head coach, assistant coaches, coach mentor, trainer, and director of operations. Four Red Deer players — defenceman Caleigh Meraw and forwards Shaelynne Bilodeau, Kaley Mueller and Kaylee Sawchuk — as well as defenceman Grace Seeley of Olds will suit up with the Coyotes. Forwards Megan Benoit, Jade Bussard and Shae Demale of Red Deer will skate with the Flyers, as will forward Paige Grenier of Olds, while forward Alayna Wagstaff of Olds will be with the Lightning and goalie Madison McLaren of Tees will compete with the Predators, to be coached by Bob Rutz of Red Deer. In addition to pursuing the ATB Challenge title, the athletes are also vying for 60 spots at the U16 female summer camp in July in Camrose. The summer camp is the final stage in the first year of the Team Alberta program.
GYMNASTICS Findlay McCormick of the Red Deer Exelta Gymnastics Club struck gold in the provincial championships at Lethbridge during the weekend. McCormick took top overall honours in his class, finishing first on the high bar, second on the pommel horse, tied for second in the vault routine, tied for third on the rings and third all alone in the floor and parallel bars routines. Kayla Holliday tied for second all around in her class after finishing first on the beam, tied for sixth on the uneven bars and tied for 10th in the vault and floor exercises. Also posting an all-around second-place finish was Mitchell Kalan, who was second in the floor, pommel horse and rings events, third on the parallel bars and fourth on the high bar. Meanwhile, Conner Trepanier was third all around in his division after placing second on the floor, third on the pommel horse, tied for third on the high bar, tied for sixth on the parallel bars and seventh in the vault exercise. Chad Koller also placed third all around, with a first in the vault routine, a tie for second on the high bar and a tie for third on the rings and parallel bars. He finished 11th on the pommel horse and 12th on the floor. Another third all-around placing was turned in by Lina Koller, who was first on the uneven bars, sixth in the vault and tied for eighth on the beam and floor. Hannah Bilsborrow placed 12th all around in Trials to Canadians. Other top 10 Exelta all around placings: Fifth: Brayden Lord; Sixth: Jared Hoffman; Seventh: Allan Ng; 10th: Casey Patsula.
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Wizards work magic against Raptors SWEEP TORONTO AT HOME TO TAKE 2-0 LEAD IN PLAYOFF SERIES BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Wizards 117 Raptors 106 TORONTO — Another puzzling performance by point guard Kyle Lowry. A second dominant victory by the Washington Wizards. And by the time the final buzzer sounded on Toronto’s 117-106 loss to Washington on Tuesday, the same giddy fans that ushered the team onto the Air Canada Centre court with earsplitting applause were booing the struggling Raptors. John Wall had 26 points and 17 assists, while Bradley Beal poured in 28 points to send the Wizards home to Washington with a 2-0 lead in the bestof-seven playoff series. “I know we can do better,” said Raptors coach Dwane Casey. “I see us getting knocked down, going to the basket. I don’t see their guys hitting the floor. I see them waltz in and waving at us, laughing at us going to the basket.” NBA Sixth Man Lou Williams and DeMar DeRozan led Toronto with 20 points apiece, Jonas Valanciunas had 15 points and 10 rebounds and Patrick Patterson finished with 15. But the Raptors were hamstrung by another horrible night from Lowry, who finished with just six points and four assists, and sat large chunks of the game in foul trouble. In Game 1, he seven points before fouling out. “I dunno,” Lowry said, when asked where he feels his game is at. “I’m not really getting any clean looks right now, and even missed a couple free throws. But I can’t dictate my game with just offence, I can’t even stay on the floor, I’ve got to find a way to stay on the floor right now.” Lowry sustained a left shin contusion at the 5:56 mark of the fourth quarter and did not return to the game. He will be re-evaluated Wednesday. On the heels of a dreadful shooting performance in a 93-86 Game 1 loss, the Raptors knew Tuesday that they would be better. Problem was, Washington was as well. Much better. The Raptors raced out to a 10-point lead and looked strong through the first quarter. But the Wizards roared back, and led 97-75 heading into the
fourth quarter in front of a disgruntled crowd at the Air Canada Centre that included popular rapper Drake — wearing a leather bomber jacket bearing a huge Raptors logo. There were thousands more unhappy fans outside, who braved the blustery weather to watch the game on the big screen in Maple Leaf Square. “I feel for our fans. We have the greatest fans, passionate fans,” Casey said. “And, that’s where the pride factor has to come in. The guys have to go out and play with pride for the team first and then for our fans.” When the Wizards went up by 23 early in the fourth, dozens of fans headed for the exit. The Raptors would finally rally, cutting the deficit to 10 points on a three-pointer by Vasquez with 3:23 to go. But that was as close as Toronto would get, and when Marcin Gortat put Washington back up by 13 with three minutes to play, the arena all but emptied. “You think we’re not frustrated?” Williams said of the fans’ booing. “I understand they spend their money to come (watch) the game. We come here and prepare and work. Unfortunately it just hasn’t gone our way.” “We have to play with passion,” added Vasquez. “We have to play like we love the game. We’ve done it before. It’s playoff time. Playoffs mean you have to play with everything we you got. I don’t think we did.” The series has had some peripheral drama since before the first ball was thrown up, starting with Paul Pierce’s comments about how the Raptors don’t have the “it” factor. Beal waded into the fray Tuesday night in a halftime television interview saying: “They think that we’re some punks. They think they can push around. But we’re not rolling.” They didn’t. And for all the Raptors’ talk the past two seasons about playing with a chip on their shoulders, the Wizards’ seemed to have a bigger one. “We have to still play with that chip on our shoulder because they’re not going to back down, they’re not going to stop coming at us,” Beal said. “We have to do our best to protect our home court and close it out one game at a
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Washington Wizards’ Otto Porter Jr. heads for the basket as Toronto Raptors’ Jonas Valanciunas defends during second half NBA playoff action in Toronto on Tuesday. time.” The Raptors raced out to a 10-point lead on a step-back three by Terrence Ross less than four minutes into the game, and went into the second quarter leading 31-26.
Then disaster struck. Lowry had to sit less than three minutes into the second with three fouls, and the Wizards promptly went on a 25-8 run to head into the dressing room at halftime leading 60-49.
Blue Jays pound Orioles as tensions run high BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Blue Jays 13 Orioles 6 TORONTO — The Baltimore Orioles seem to be making a habit of throwing behind Jose Bautista. Bautista is making a habit of making them pay for it. The Blue Jays right-fielder hit a two-run homer in Toronto’s 13-6 romp over the Orioles Tuesday, right after Baltimore rookie Jason Garcia threw a pitch that flew past his back side. Earlier in the season, Baltimore’s Darren O’Day did the same thing — and Bautista responded the same way. “I don’t know. You’re going to have to ask them that question not me,” Bautista said when asked why the tensions have flared between the two AL East clubs this year. “All I know is I keep going up to the plate and they keep throwing behind me. “At least I’ve gotten the last laugh the last two times.” Bautista, to the displeasure of the Orioles’ dugout, took his time round-
ing the bases after his home run. Adam Jones let him know that wasn’t appreciated. “Alright, you hit the home run, but he’s got 200-and-something in his career,” Jones said. “It’s not his first, it’s not a walkoff, it’s in the seventh inning. Let’s not walk halfway down the line. “Respect the game. I know he does, but at that moment right there he didn’t, and when it happens against my team I’m going to take offence to it.” As Bautista ran out to his position in right field between innings, Jones yelled at him from the dugout. Bautista stopped to yell back, gesturing that Garcia had thrown behind his back. “I heard (Jones) saying that was bush league ... because apparently I took my time when I hit the ball, but what I thought was bush league was him throwing behind me,” said Bautista, who also added that Jones “singlehandedly” started the exchange. “I’m an emotional player and I play with a lot of passion. You throw at me, I’m not going to forget and if I get you right after, I’m going to enjoy it. And I
did. I have no regrets about it.” Added Blue Jays manager John Gibbons: “Two pitches behind him, two home runs. You wake up a sleeping dog that’s what’s going to happen sometimes.” Edwin Encarnacion hit two home runs — including a monster shot that landed in the fifth deck — and Ryan Goins chipped in with three RBIs to lead the Blue Jays (7-7), who scored six runs off Baltimore starter Bud Norris in the second inning alone. Mississauga, Ont., native Dalton Pompey reached base four times, Josh Donaldson was 3 for 4 with an RBI and Kevin Pillar and Jose Reyes each drove in two. Mark Buehrle (3-0) earned his 202nd career victory, allowing three runs on eight hits and one walk while fanning two through six innings. But the post-game talk centred mainly around Garcia’s errant pitch. “There’s something brewing,” Buehrle said of the situation between the two teams. “When you’re in the big leagues and you can’t make a strike,
if you’re throwing behind somebody, I don’t know if it was intentional or not but you’re in the big leagues — you should be able to control the ball a little better than that.” Blue Jays manager John Gibbons echoed his starting pitcher’s sentiments. “I mean it’s just kind of odd,” Gibbons said. “I know guys get a little wild in the big leagues but you don’t see balls thrown behind guys. That’s very rare and we’re tired of that. We’re tired of guys getting hit. It’s not good.” Norris (0-2) lasted just 2 2-3 innings, giving up nine runs on six hits and walking three. Manny Machado had two RBI’s for the Orioles (7-7). While Tuesday’s game was only the first of a three-game series, Bautista says he isn’t expecting the frustration to spill over into Wednesday’s matchup. “I’m going to come out here and try to win a ball game. That’s my only expectation,” Bautista said. “That’s why I come out here everyday.”
Despite playing Ducks tight, Jets face elimination WINNIPEG — An old hockey slogan claims the fourth win is the hardest one to get in a playoff series, but it’s the first win that’s giving the Winnipeg Jets trouble. Leading in the third period in the first three games against the Anaheim Ducks, the Jets found a way to lose all of them to fall into a 3-0 hole in the first-round series. They face elimination in Game 4 on Wednesday night knowing they’ve close been in each game and yet have still dug themselves a big hole. “We’re not stupid,” defenceman Mark Stuart said Tuesday. “We know we’ve got a tough hill to climb here. But we’re a still a confident group. It’s not like we’re sitting here like, ’Oh, we can’t beat this team.’ We know we can beat this team.” The Jets were arguably the better team in two of the three of the games so far, including the overtime defeat Monday night at MTS Centre. They’ve led for more than 65 minutes to Anaheim’s 11, and it has felt like an even bigger disparity. “Let’s not forget that we haven’t held the lead for more than 10 minutes all series and we’re up 3-0,” Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau said. “So this could very easily be the other way.” That’s little consolation for a team on the brink. But the first step for Winnipeg is to block out the daunting situation and focus on particular aspects that need to be better for Game 4. One problem is not being able to hold onto late leads. Winger Blake Wheeler said players care so much that they’ve tightened up, and it doesn’t help that going ahead and losing has become a pattern. “If we had closed out one of these games you might see a little different confidence level with us in those situations,” Wheeler said. “But that confidence is earned. At the end of the day
you’ve got to close the door and we’re getting closer by the minute.” Time may run out before the Jets find the solution. What they can lean on is a lot of the positives, like an improved third period in Game 3 and playing the Ducks so tight. “We’ve done a lot of good things,” Stuart said. “Just a matter of not doing more, just doing the things we’ve been doing a little better and getting a win and then we’ll regroup and concentrate on the next one.” The first job is to do just that: reduce the picture to one game and not what could happen after. “We’ve been able to focus on one game all year and pour everything we have into it,” Wheeler said. “Repercussions of winning losing — at this point I think we’re able to throw that out the door and just pour everything we have into tomorrow.” MTS Centre was so loud for Game 3, the first Stanley Cup playoff game in Winnipeg in 19 years that Boudreau kept tapping players on the back to tell them they were up next because of the fear they wouldn’t hear him. The Ducks expect a similar kind of atmosphere Wednesday night. “They don’t want it to end. They’ll do anything for it not to end,” Anaheim winger Corey Perry said. “It’s probably going to be a little bit harder than last night. They came out hard. But I have a feeling they’re going to come out even harder and the crowd is going to be into it.” The Ducks are confident but also remember that the Los Angeles Kings came back from this deficit last year against the San Jose Sharks. They’re determined not to let that history repeat itself. “You’ve got a team on their heels and we have our foot right on the throat where we want it, so we’ve just got to finish them off,” goaltender Frederik Andersen said. “We don’t want to give them any hope.” Hope is in short supply given that
only four teams in NHL history have come back from a 3-0 series deficit to win it. But adversity is nothing new for
the Jets, and they have no choice but to embrace the situation they’ve fallen into.
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Grade 7 students from the Pioneer School in Rocky Mountain House make their way through a hallway at the Red Deer College Arts Centre after performing. Hundreds of students will perform at the college this week during the annual Red Deer Festival of the Performing Arts. Performances go all this week at the Arts Centre from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and are open to the public. For a full list of performance times, visit www. reddeerkiwanisfestival. org.
Bridging the gap between victims and help that awaits BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF The Red Deer RCMP Victims Services Unit exists to help people who may not know how to help themselves. At the centre of the local unit is one RCMP member, Const. Jody Young, the program co-ordinator. She and an administrative assistant are the only full-time staff. Working with 28 volunteers, they go review more than 1,700 new cases every year and offer as much help as they can. Last year, there were 1,729 new cases opened and 1,540 cases closed. “The majority of files that get referred to us are serious and violent,” said Young. “We also deal with files where the victim is considered to be a vulnerable person. “When we look at vulnerable persons, we’re talking about situations where the accused or perpetrator is in a position of trust.” Their services are not limited to the more serious offences. Often the lead RCMP investigator on a file will give a victim a referral to victims services. In the case of more serious offences, volunteers are more proactive in their approach to helping victims and will go out to speak with the victims. In many ways, the unit helps people who are asking the question “What now?” after facing a serious or lifealtering incident. “Our main role is to provide emotional support, information on ongoing files and community referrals,” said Young.
They provide information about agencies in the community that will provide victims with further help. “We have a lot of domestic violence files,” said Young. “At the very least, we offer them our pre-made packages. It talks about what has happened to them, normal responses to traumatic incidents and it gives them information on the different agencies that may contact them outside of victims services.” Those include domestic violence officers, social workers, a domestic violence court team that is tied to the Crown prosecutor’s office and the Women’s Outreach Centre. “It’s meant to be starting points, it’s not going to include everything,” said Young. “It’s to give these people a place to start and to try to make connections with agencies that specialize in assisting them.” In general terms, volunteers provide personal support, follow-up assistance, domestic violence follow-up, court information and court preparation and accompaniment. They also assist police with death notification to next of kin. Victims are also offered the chance to write victim impact statements, which are read at sentencing of a convicted person. And they get help with restitution and financial benefits application. While both the restitution applications and impact statements occur when an offender has been convicted, financial benefits are for victims of crime that has not necessarily led to charges. The financial benefit is provided by the Alberta Victims of Crime
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RCMP Victim Services Unit program manager Jody Young in the Red Deer City detachment office. The unit is a starting point for assistance for people who have been victimized. fund. “Some (victims) even feel more victimized going through the process than the initial incident,” said Young. “The role we’re trying to play is to minimize that as much as possible. For most people, just having information is really what they need.” The local unit is staffed from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day in three shifts. For more serious incidents, such as sudden death investigations, volunteers will attend a scene, but always in pairs for the sake of safety. The volunteers include older people staying active in the community, some who have been involved for 15 or more years, and younger people looking to gain experience in social work as part of their education. Young said it takes a considerable about a year for a volunteer to gain the clearances needed to work as a victims services volunteer. They have to be able to get an enhanced reliability security clearance through the federal government and complete the
Alberta Solicitor General online training. About 11 potential volunteers are awaiting the clearance. It is a complicated process finding volunteers. Out of 30 to 40 applications, Young may only find one volunteer. They look to see if someone has a criminal record or has been a recent suspect, but they also look to see if an applicant has been a recent victim. “We don’t want their volunteering with the program to be harmful to them,” said Young. Some volunteers have been victims, but a significant amount of time has elapsed between the incident and them becoming volunteers. Young said some don’t talk about their history of victimhood. For more information or to learn about how to become a volunteer, visit http://www.reddeer.ca/city-services/police-rcmp/victim-services/, call 403-4062345 or email reddeercityvsu@gmail. com. National Victims of Crime Awareness Week runs from April 19 to 25. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com
Deepest-ever spending cuts: economist Provincial spending cuts deeper than those of the Ralph Klein years could be on the way if the province follows through on its 10-year plan, says a University of Alberta professor emeritus of economics. Melville McMillan reviewed Alberta’s current fiscal situation, explained how the province got where it is today and assessed the Progressive Conservative government’s 10-year budget plan at Red Deer College on Tuesday. McMillan said the spending cuts planned in this spring’s provincial budget would eventually trigger other consequences. He said over the next five years, the province’s plan is to freeze per capita program spending.
“By the fiscal year 2019-2020, if you follow this plan, Alberta would be the lowest per capita spender of all the 10 provinces despite being the highest income province,” said McMillan. “This is something I don’t think the people in the province are being told or that they realize this is coming at them. ... Those cuts in relative terms would be deeper than what the Klein cuts were.” He said essentially Alberta would become a very low spending province with low taxes. But on the positive side, McMillan said the Tories recognize that the deficit is the result of structure, and not just the product of a downturn in the economic cycle. “It’s not one that is going to correct itself,” he said. “It is going to take a change in structure. The Prentice government has laid out a plan to increase revenue, cut expenditures and bring
the budget back in balance.” He said the government has recognized it must address the problem through revenue and expenditure measures. However, McMillan said, Alberta’s fiscal advantage is declining. The recent collapse in oil prices resulted in a $7 billion reduction in provincial government revenues. “The resource revenues are becoming relatively smaller in comparison to GDP and household income,” he said. “The resource revenues are not keeping up with income growth and population growth.” McMillan said the Tories have been cutting back on government spending for the last couple of years. He said the Prentice government is continuing the trend established by former premier Alison Redford and ex-finance minister Doug Horner. “The next five years, if the government follows its plans, are going to be
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relevantly unpleasant,” he said. “The 10-year plan doesn’t really give you any numbers ... but what it does is commit to natural resource revenue in the general budget, which is what Redford and Horner had already done.” McMillan said it also addresses borrowing to finance capital problems by covering capital expenditures out of revenue, adding to savings, and by creating plans to diversify the economy. “I am glad the Tories are looking at the problem and laying out a plan,” he said. “Whether it is a plan that Albertans will accept, especially if it is followed through in the next five years, I rather doubt that. I don’t think it is going to materialize that way. I think we’re going to be moving more towards tax increases.” Most economists would advocate a sales tax to raise revenue, he said. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com
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BRIEFS Parking lot car-jacking attempt alleged by police A 26-year-old Red Deer man faces armed robbery charges after trying to steal a car in the parking lot at 5001 19th St. on Monday. RCMP responded to a report of suspicious activity in the Best Buy store and arrived just in time to intercept an attempted carjacking in that store’s parking lot around 12:30 p.m. Police say the initial call involved suspicious people removing the security tags from electronics. As the suspects left the store, one suspect approached a man in the parking lot and demanded his vehicle keys. When the victim refused, the suspect brandished a knife. The victim handed the suspect his keys. As the victim shouted for someone to call the police, a Red Deer RCMP officer drove into the parking lot. The suspect ran and the officer chased him through the parking lot. The suspect was arrested without further incident. Jacob Victor Dennis, 26, is charged with armed robbery. His next court appearance is scheduled for April 28 in Red Deer provincial court at 9:30 a.m.
Man accused of running over another awaits trial A trial date will be set for a man accused of running another man over in a vehicle after a bar fight in Innisfail. A preliminary inquiry wrapped up on Friday for James Allen Duchesne. He is charged with aggravated assault, dangerous driving causing bodily harm and failing to remain at the scene. The charges were laid after a fight broke out at the Fox and Hound pub in Innisfail on June 22, 2014. Police allege there was a dispute outside a bar and one of the men involved in the fight got into a pickup truck, ran over another man and then drove away. A two-day preliminary inquiry was held to test the strength of the Crown’s case against Duchesne. As a result, he was ordered to stand trial. His case will now go to Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench on May 4 for arraignment to set a date and confirm if he will be tried by a judge and jury or by a judge alone.
Join run on May 7 to support nursing education An all ages fun walk/run to kick off Nursing Week celebrations in Red Deer is slated for May 7. Everyone is welcome to participate in the ARNET Nurses on The RuN FUNd community event. It runs from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Bower Ponds, off Kerry Wood Drive beside Great Chief Park (4707-64th Ave.). There will be two- and four-km distances, as well as live entertainment, refreshments and door prizes. The $30 per person registration fee includes a run bag full of surprises and admission to a finish-line barbecue and celebra-
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Curtis Christenson of Red Deer practises his POI on Monday afternoon at the Native Medicine Wheel stones in Coronation Park in Red Deer. Throughout the day, several workshops were taking place during the second annual Spiritual Community Building session, said Christenson. Yoga, a children’s dance revolution workshop led by Andreas Toto, fire-staff spinning, juggling, music, and more were all taking place during the event. tions. The proceeds will go to continuing nursing education. Register online before May 1 at www.nursesontherun.ca. For more information, call 780-4510043 or info@nursesontherun.ca.
Cronquist House tea service resumes on May 5 Experience the ambiance of Bower Ponds while enjoying a cup of tea from Cronquist House Tea House when it opens for the season on May 5. The tea house will be open Tuesdays to Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy lunches or desserts all day or coffee and tea in the afternoons. Reservations are not necessary but call ahead to either pre-order or to check whether a private party is hosted that day. Visit the website at www.rdchs.com for daily specials or call 403-346-0055 for more information.
Second-degree murder trial ordered for Maskwacis man A man facing second-degree murder charges has been ordered to stand trial following his two-day preliminary inquiry. Walter Samuel Louis, 21, of the Samson Cree Nation is charged with second-degree murder and indignity to a human body. The charges were laid after Maskwacis RCMP received a report of a homicide at a Samson residence. Police found a body on the reserve and
allege the body was burned. A preliminary inquiry was held to test the strength of the Crown’s case. At its conclusion, Louis was ordered to stand trial. A date for his arraignment has yet to be set, after which a date for trial in Wetaskiwin Court of Queen’s Bench will be set.
Habitat for Humanity seeks interested families The selection process by Habitat for Humanity Red Deer Region is ready to start again. Habitat for Humanity helps build housing for families that wouldn’t normally be able to afford home ownership. The organization is in the planning stages for homes in Red Deer, Delburne and Lacombe over the next year. An information session for interested families is set for Thursday, April 30, at 7 p.m. at Crossroads Church (southwest corner of 32nd Street and Hwy 2 Red Deer), in the Trestle Room, most easily accessed at the chapel/ children’s entrance. Eligibility includes an annual income of approximately $37,234 to
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Fly-in/drive-in breakfast on May 3 at airport The annual fly-in/drive-in pancake breakfast hosted by the Red Deer Flying Club will take place Sunday, May 3. The event takes place at Red Deer Airport from 8 a.m. until noon at the Sky Wings hangar. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages six and under and $25 per family. Watch for “Follow Me” signs when you arrive.
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Motorcycles remain a popular form of transportation all around the world, but they are also prime machines for thrill-seekers and extreme sport lovers. Thousands of people enjoy the thrill and power involved in taking motorcycles offroad for extreme racing. There are many varieties of motorcycle racing, but some of the more popular are motocross events and derivatives like supercross. Those unfamiliar with the world of off-road motorcycle racing may not know the differences between motocross and supercross. Since motocross and supercross are so similar, some people might mistakenly feel they are the same thing. In fact, they are two completely different sports.
Motocross
Be seen and heard
Ever wonder why some motorcycles make so much noise? It’s to attract the attention of other motorists. Thanks to their small profiles, motorcycles can easily go unnoticed by motorists. Failure of other motorists to see motorcycles on the road is a chief contributor to collisions involving motorcycles. One of the more comprehensive studies on motorcycle accidents occurred in 1981. Titled “Motorcycle Accident Cause Factors and Identification of Countermeasures” and published by researcher Harry Hurt with the help of the University of Southern California and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the study analyzed 3,600 motorcycle traffic accidents in a specific region of California. The findings showed most motorcycle accidents involve a short trip associated with shopping, errands, friends, entertainment, or recreation, and the accident is most likely to occur within close proximity to the rider’s home. Accident involvement is significantly reduced by the use of motorcycle headlamps, including during daylight hours, and the wearing of highly visible clothing, including yellow, orange or bright red jackets. Although this research was conducted some time ago, it still underscores the importance of remaining visible on the road. While leather and denim may be the traditional uniform of motorcycle riding, synthetic materials that have reflective fabrics can improve visibility. Highly visible colors, such as orange and yellow, are good choices when on the road. Riders also can add reflectivity to existing gear with reflective tape. Many motorcycle riders, particularly those on Harley
Motocross and supercross enthrall fans everywhere
Davidsons, swap out stock exhaust pipes for ones that emit a louder decibel range. This helps other motorists notice them.
Use the right gear
When a rider is on the open road, he or she doesn’t have the protection of a car frame to offer a buffer between the rider and the pavement should an accident occur. That is why it is crucial to invest in quality gear that can offer a certain measure of protection. A high-quality helmet that fits well is an important piece of safety equipment, as head and neck injuries can result in paralysis or fatalities. Pair the helmet with goggles or glasses with safety lenses. Durable nonslip gloves will help riders maintain a good grip on the handlebars, and boots can cover the ankles. Although it can be tempting to forgo long pants or jackets when the weather warms, doing so can lead to painful abrasions and road burn should a fall occur. Invest in a leather jacket and pants or a high-quality, durable and bright-colored material.
Additional safety precautions
According to Allstate(R) Insurance, 46 percent of motorcycle crashes occur at intersections. Knowing this information can help riders make more informed choices on the road. Some other important safety precautions include: * Exercise extreme caution at intersections and only go through when safe. * Test the lights, brakes and turn signals before you make any trip. * Make sure the fuel and oil levels are at the correct levels. * Know your bike’s limits. * Follow the speed limit and the rules of the road, and do not weave in and out of traffic. * Don’t ride in blind spots, staying in spots where you are most visible to fellow motorists. * Always use turn signals. * Do not tailgate, as stopping distances for motorcycles, especially on slippery roads, can make stopping difficult. * Never drink and ride. Emphasizing motorcycle safety can make for an injury-free riding season. (MS)
Motocross motorcycle racing takes place on enclosed, off-road circuits. The sport is derived from motorcycle trial competitions that originated in the United Kingdom. The outdoor tracks of motocross vary in size, and races are held in all types of weather conditions. Because the space needed for tracks is so vast, many tracks are located in rural locations. Although the natural terrain helps shape part of the course, some man-made modifications are also included to create jumps, pits, sharp turns, and other obstacles. Motocross is celebrated across the globe. Since the sport was introduced in 1966, motocross has become more popular in the United States. The Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), based in Paris, France, is the global governing sanctioning body of motorcycle racing and represents 103 national motorcycle federations. Canadians also participate in the sport through Canadian Motocross.
Supercross
Motocross enthusiasts sometimes find attending a motocross competition is difficult due to the rural location of outdoor tracks. And once there, spectators can only see the portion of the race closest to their seat. But enterprising individuals created subdisciplines of the racing that could take place within indoor arenas, and supercross and arenacross were born. Supercross is typically held on man-made tracks that are smaller than outdoor motocross tracks. Football stadiums and other indoor stadiums are retrofitted to accommodate these tracks. Even though the racing takes place indoors, it is still considered off-road racing. With supercross, the race is shorter than motocross and there are typically fewer racers because of space constraints. The size of the arena also limits the types of jumps and other stunts that can be accomplished depending on the height of the building. Some people argue that supercross is more extreme because the size of the arena forces racers to be more precise and there are a greater number of rules governing the races. The main motocross championships are the FIM Motocross World Championship, which is typically held in Europe, and the AMAMotocross Championship that begins in early May and runs through September in the United States. The annual Motocross des Nations is held at the end of the year when National and World Championship series have ended. The competition involves teams of three riders representing their nations. As motocross continues to draw fans and racers alike, different variations of the sport also continue to evolve. Freestyle, supermoto, ATV/ Quad motocross, and mini-motocross are derivatives of the original sport. Extreme sport enthusiasts have many options from which to choose. Motocross and supercross are two sports that boast a loyal legion of fans. (MS)
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Yet another series do-over TV DOES IT AGAIN WITH NETFLIX’S PLANNED FULL HOUSE REVIVAL BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — As TV networks plunder the recycling bin for old shows to revive, Full House must have been the final scrap at the bottom of the barrel. Or so it would seem to those gobsmacked by news that Netflix is resuscitating the 1987-95 ABC sitcom — which, even for fans, is tenderly remembered as ephemeral fluff — for 13 new episodes revisiting the Tanners of San Francisco and re-titled Fuller House. As the Full House” theme song posed jauntily, “Whatever happened to predictability — the milkman, the paperboy, evening TV?” These days, “evening TV” is gloriously unpredictable in many quarters (Louie, Game of Thrones, Mad Men and Netflix’s own Orange Is the New Black, to name a bare handful). But at the same time, television programmers are heeding the echo chamber’s siren call, breathing new life (or trying) into old TV concepts refashioned as new. Two years ago, Netflix revived the offbeat comedy Arrested Development, which Fox had cancelled eight years earlier. CBS is in its fifth season of the updated Hawaii Five-O, whose original CBS version left the air in 1980. Last fall, TNT cancelled Dallas after three seasons — and two decades after the original Dallas ended a 14-season run on CBS. Let’s not forget The Odd Couple, which premiered in February on CBS. Starring Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon as the mismatched flat-mates, it is based on the 1968 film, which was based on the 1965 Broadway comedy, which inspired the long-running 1970 ABC sitcom (starring Jack Klugman and Tony Randall) as well as the 1982 ABC flop featuring an African-American odd couple (played by Demond Wilson and Ron Glass). And now let’s look ahead: ● A reboot of the 1990-91 ABC thriller Twin Peaks, set for 2016, was announced last fall by Showtime with cocreators David Lynch and Mark Frost back on board for a new round of eeriness. Earlier this month, Lynch said he was exiting the project, but Showtime expressed hopes of salvaging the series with both principals participating. ● NBC is game for a new round of the 1989-97 sitcom Coach. The network
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Netflix is resuscitating ‘Full House,’ the 1987-95 ABC sitcom — which, even for fans, is tenderly remembered as ephemeral fluff — for 13 new episodes revisiting the Tanners of San Francisco and re-titled ‘Fuller House.’ has ordered 13 episodes of what it is pointedly calling a “sequel,” not a revival or, um, rip-off of the ABC original, with Craig T. Nelson again starring as Hayden Fox, former head coach of a college football team and now assistant coach to his grown son, who’s the new head coach at an Ivy League school. ● MTV2 announced last week that it has ordered a pilot for the resurrection of Celebrity Death Match, the ultimate-fighting spoof that pits animated effigies of stars against each other. The series originally aired on MTV from 1998 to 2002, then returned to MTV2 in 2005 for two more seasons, with such puppet face-offs as Ice Cube against Ice-T and Hillary Rodham Clinton vs. Monica Lewinsky. ● And don’t forget The X-Files, which will bring back agents Mulder and Scully (David Duchovny and Gillian
Anderson) after a dozen years’ absence from the Fox airwaves for six new episodes set to air on Fox this summer. Will the truth still be out there? It’s worth remembering that The XFiles was a rarity when it premiered in 1993. It explored the occult, the paranormal and extraterrestrial life, as well as delving into the public’s fear of science and technology, of government
and themselves. It was a very long shot. But it caught on big and ran nine seasons and spawned two feature films. Of course, by now it’s an established part of TV history and pop culture, not to mention comfortably familiar. Whatever happened to predictability? No wonder it’s among the TV shows poised for a comeback.
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CARSON With great love and deep sorrow our family announces Vesna Carson’s passing on the 15th of April in Red Deer at the age of 57. A cherished wife, a loving mother, a devoted sister, caring daughter, and loyal friend to all who felt the warmth of her infectious smile and kind heart, she enters into eternity to join her beloved father, Milorad (Mike) Ceklic. Her spirit and memory live on in her family; her husband James, her four children, Janine (Jeff), Michael, Victoria and Elliott and her grandson, Matthew. She will forever be in the hearts of her mother, Jelena, sister, Biljana (Ted), their children, Ted and Tessa, as well as her Aunt Viola, cousins Nada, Lora (Mark), Nick (Dana) and their children, as well as numerous other relatives and friends in Canada and Yugoslavia. Vesna loved spring, walking among the lilacs and delighted in her garden. Vesna had a passion for art; she appreciated the beauty in every day things around her and captured this in her painting and drawing. She loved life and her family, filling each occasion with her own unique traditions that will live on with her children. Born in Yugoslavia, Vesna arrived in Canada with her family in 1972. She and her family learned English and adapted to Canadian life. After graduation, Vesna worked in insurance and later in retail, even owning her own gift store. Most recently, she worked for Red Deer Public Schools. Wherever she was, Vesna never failed to forge great friendships; she had a gift for putting people at ease. Her kind heart embraced all with compassion and unconditional caring. The family invites all who loved Vesna to join us in celebrating her life and honouring her memory at 2 p.m Saturday, April 25th at St Leonard’s Anglican Church, 4241 44 St., Red Deer. Reception to follow. “... may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest”
SODERBERG Sheldon June 22, 1947 - Apr. 18, 2015 Sheldon is survived by his wife Cindy Soderberg; daughter Lindsay (Kyreon Geiger); son Wayne; siblings Delores (Ray) Heath, Cheryl Vold, John (Donna) Soderberg and Lisa (Steven) Morrical; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives; as well as a host of friends. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Main Stage Room, Black Knight Inn, Red Deer, Alberta. Memorial Donations may be made to Red Deer Hospice, Ronald McDonald House, Red Deer or a charity of your own choice. STETTLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM, Box 1780, Stettler, Alberta 1-877-844-3422
ANDERSON Mildred Rosalia (nee JOA) Aug. 1, 1929 - Apr. 7, 2015 Mildred Rosalia Anderson (nee Joa) of Red Deer passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 85 years young in the Lacombe Hospital. It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our deeply devoted and loving Mom and “Gran”. We will forever be as proud of her as she was of us. Nothing fulfilled Mildred more than attending Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, volunteering in her community, taking long walks, shopping and visiting with family and friends. Mildred was born in Nokomis, Saskatchewan to Adam Michael Joa and Sarah Helena (nee Vonderloh). She was the youngest girl of 12 children and was raised on a farm in Lockwood, Saskatchewan. She moved to Red Deer, AB in 1951 after completing high school and worked as a telephone operator for Alberta Government Telephones where she met her husband. Mildred and Ralph (Andy) were married in Nokomis, SK on Oct. 2, 1954. She devoted her life to the service of others, excelling at raising two sons and one daughter, and serving her community through volunteer work at Canadian Blood Services, Valley Park Nursing Home, Red Deer Regional Hospital Center and the CWL. Her volunteering spirit earned her a trip to Ottawa in 2012 to receive the HEART OF GOLD Award from Canadian Blood Services. She also received the Mayor’s Recognition Award in 2013, among many other volunteering recognitions over the years. Mildred is predeceased by her husband Ralph Albert “Andy” Anderson in July, 1996, infant daughter Anne Marie in March, 1955, her parents and seven siblings. She will be sadly missed by her children and their families: Larry (Pamela) Anderson of Florence SC. (Scott of Raleigh NC.), Bruce (Krista) Anderson of Chilliwack BC (Jennifer of Vancouver, BC. and Charlene of Grande Prairie, AB.), Sandra Porttin of Red Deer (Brittany and Randy Schuurman of Fort Assiniboine, Tasha of Jasper, Kara of Red Deer and Nolan of Red Deer); three great-grandchildren (Anneliese, Ottilia and Henrik Schuurman), two sisters in Sask., two brothers in AB., as well as numerous nieces and nephews and all those that were fortunate enough to have known her. We will forever be thankful to her for filling our hearts and minds with her love, wisdom, humor, and stories that will continue to be told by all of us that loved her. Memorial services and mass will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5508-48th Avenue, Red Deer AB on Friday, April 24, 2015 at 11:00AM. A CWL hosted luncheon will follow in the Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Blood Services would be appreciated. Prayers will be held on Thursday, April 23 at 7PM at Parkland Funeral Home on Taylor Drive, Red Deer, AB.
PHILLIPS George Martin 1928 - 2015 George Martin Phillips of Red Deer, Alberta passed away while surrounded by his family and friends on April 20, 2015 at the age of 86 years. George leaves to mourn his wife of 60 years, Henrietta; children, Cheryl (Bob) Kearns, Debbie Lodeon (Clarence) and Bonnie (Wayne) Soderquist; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers, Mike (Hazel) and David (Cora); sister, Hazel (Frank) Welder; many extended family; and his friends and family from the Michener Hill ExtendiCare. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Kate; and his many siblings. A Memorial Service will be held at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made in George’s name to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta at www.heartandstroke.ab.ca. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Maryann Hansen, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.
WASILENCHUK, John Aug. 23, 1922 - April 16, 2015 John passed away peacefully at home in Red Deer, Alberta on Thursday, April 16th, 2015, with his loving wife Lillian at his side. A Celebration of John’s Life will take place at the Olds Legion, Olds, Alberta, on Friday, April 24th, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com. Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer Phone (403) 347-2222
STUART Kenneth 1929 - 2015 Mr. Kenneth Earl ‘Ken’ Stuart, beloved husband of Mrs. Melba Stuart of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Monday, April 20, 2015 at the age of 86 years. Ken was born on April 1, 1929 at Preston Waterloo, Ontario. He especially enjoyed hunting in his younger years and was an avid golfer. Ken worked at the Bowden Institution; as a Painting Instructor teaching the inmates, until his retirement. Ken loved his family dearly and was very proud of his beautiful large family. Ken will be lovingly remembered by his wife of sixty-eight years, Melba of Red Deer; his three sons; Ronald of Red Deer, Ken (Lyvonne) of Virden, Manitoba and Raymond (Donna), also of Red Deer, his eight daughters; Lynn (Norm) of St. Albert, Alberta, Carol of Red Deer, Gwen and Pauline (Vern), all of Okotoks, Alberta, Doreen (Frank) and Donna, all of Red Deer, Kathy of Calgary, Alberta and Colleen (Colin) of Blackfalds, Alberta; thirtytwo grandchildren and sixty great grandchildren. Ken was predeceased by his parents, four grandchildren and a great grandson. A Celebration of Ken’s Life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Friday, April 24, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be held at the Alto Reste Cemetery, Red Deer, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations in Ken’s honor may be made directly to Unit 32, Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre or the donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Gordon R. Mathers, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.
THOMAS Quintin 1994 - 2015 Quintin Allen Thomas of Sylvan Lake, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 17, 2015, at the age of 20 years. Quintin was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. His first years were spent at Chitek Lake, where he went to Leoville School for his elementary years. Moving to Battleford, Quintin continued to be involved in dance and was a champion pow wow dancer. He led a busy life with school, dance, swimming and piano. Quintin’s first snowmobile mountain trip with his dad was at age 10, and he was hooked. The outdoors allowed Quintin to reset and return to the hectic pace of life. Snowmobiling, quadding, hunting and fishing were his passion. Snowboarding became a major part of his life as his family spent weekends at ski hills. Moving to Sylvan Lake in 2010, Quintin again made many lasting friendships. Quintin will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Debbie and Kevin Thomas, and his best friend and sister Lakoda; grandparents: Esther and Ron Hnatiw, of Sylvan Lake; Miriam Thomas of Chitek Lake, and Mary (Frank) Lee of Martinsville, Saskatchewan. He will also be missed by many extended family, including brothers and sisters, cousins, aunts and uncles, and the many friends he made across the provinces. He was predeceased by his grandpa, Leo Thomas, with whom he shared a special bond. Friends are welcome to pay their respects and share memories of Quintin, at a wake held at the Ridgewood Community Hall, beginning Wednesday, April 22 at 10:00 a.m, and continue until the Celebration of Quintin’s Life, Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 1:00 p.m., also at the Ridgewood Community Hall. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com or Face book page “Remembering Quintin Thomas”. Arrangements in care of Sonya Henderson, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.
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EYEWEAR LIQUIDATORS requires OPTICAL ASSISTANT Training provided. Apply in person with resume to: 4924 59 St. Red Deer, AB. HIGH PAYING Real Estate Career opportunity. Training provided. Flexible hours. Help-U-Sell of Red Deer. Call Dave at 403-350-1271 or email resumes to Dave @homesreddeer.com REGISTERED 2200 HOUR MASSAGE THERAPIST REQ’D Start immediately, please forward resume to: drjeff joneschiro@ gmail.com or drop off to: 3, 1959 GAETZ AVE. Jones Family Chiropractic
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900
Employment Training
1720
Household Furnishings
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1710
Furnishings
880
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Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
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BUSY rig moving company looking for exp. bed truck operators, winch tractor hands, and picker operators. Oilfield ticket an asset. JJAM Management (1987) Must be able to pass a Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s drug test. Pls call Requires to work at these 1-306-463-6674. 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 CENTRAL AB based Education and experience trucking company requires not req’d. CONTRACT Apply in person or fax DRIVERS resume to: 403-314-1303 in AB. Home the odd night. JJAM Management (1987) Weekends off. Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s 403-586-4558 Requires to work at these Red Deer, AB locations: Central Alberta’s Largest 5111 22 St. Car Lot in Classifieds 37444 HWY 2 S 37543 HWY 2N 700 3020 22 St. Misc. Manager/Food Services Permanent P/T, F/T shift. Help Wknd, day, night & eves. Start date ASAP $19.23/hr. ACADEMIC Express 40 hrs/week, + benefits , ADULT EDUCATION 1 Vacancy, 3-5 yrs. exp., AND TRAINING criminal record check req’d. Req’d education some SPRING START secondary. Apply in person or fax resume to: 403-314-1303 For full job GED Preparation description visit www. timhortons.com Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available. TAP HOUSE
Teachers/ Tutors
Homestead Firewood
1590
EAST SIDE MARIO’S HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS Full Time & Part Time. Apply after 2 p.m. Ask for the manager on duty.
is now taking applications for Full Time/Part time COOK and Dishwasher. Bring resume to 7101 Gaetz Ave. Red Deer between 2-4 pm.
1660
For residential & commercial Household concrete work in the Red Appliances Deer area. Clothing -Excellent rate of pay FRIGIDAIRE fridge good -Benefit packages Send Resume to: LADIES TOMMY Hillfiger working cond, white $200 apply@pmcl1964.ca jean jacket size M, good obo 403-346-4263 or Fax Resume to cond., $20 403-314-9603 GAS DRYER $195 OBO 403-342-1549 403-506-1907 MEN’S coveralls size 44, $10, gown,rust/green fl oral Truckers/ Household size 8 $10 403-347-5316
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Contractors
1100
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REMOVAL of old concrete, Garage/RV pads, driveways, patios, bsmt. Dave 352-7285 SIDING, soffit, fascia and custom cladding. Call Dean @ 403-302-9210.
1200
Handyman Services
Massage Therapy
1280
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Massage Therapy
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Roofing
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QUALITY work at an affordable price. Joe’s Roofing. Re-roofing specialist. Fully insured. Insurance claims welcome. 10 yr. warranty on all work. 403-350-7602
Seniors’ Services
1372
HELPING HANDS Home Supports for Seniors. Cooking, cleaning, companionship. At home or facility. 403-346-7777
Yard Care
1430
LITTLE R&R YARD CARE 20 yrs. in business. Aeration special & fetilizer if requested. 403-341-3780 SPRING clean up, loads to dump. 587-377-5034 403-886-2546
Spring clean ups with aeration and edging $130 and up, weekly mowing, Painters/ family-owned and operated, over 15 years Decorators experience, careful operators; Irish Green Yard Care JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. 403 341-6620 Free Est. 403-872-8888 SPRING cleaning, weekly mows, anything yards we do. familyyards.com or call Roofing 587-876-8969
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Houses For Sale
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4090
Manufactured Homes
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Lots For Sale
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
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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 Advertise it in the Business & Services Directory of the Classifieds section in the Red Deer Advocate.
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2008 DODGE Grand Caravan Stow n Go, 98,500 kms, $9350 403-358-7678
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OPEN utility trailer for quad, single axle, 4’ x 6’, $500 obo 403-506-2568
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Notice is hereby given that pursuant to By-Law Number 1 of the Alberta Motor Association (the “AMA”) nominations will be received for election to the Red Deer Regional Advisory Board of Directors of the AMA resident in the Red Deer Region, provided that any nomination is received at the Red Deer Regional Office at 2965 Bremner Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta within 10 days of the publication of this notice and such nomination bears both the written consent of the nominee and the signatures of at least 50 Primary Members of the AMA resident in the Red Deer Region. Take further notice that for this election no Primary Member may sign the nomination of more than one nominee.
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2001 Dodge Caravan, 189,000 km, no rust. 403-442-4223 or 403-373-6279
2001 Z71 L/B, 4wd, exc. cond., 251,000 kms, $4400 403-340-9248
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2007 DUTCHMAN, 28RK, front queen bed, rear kitchen, sleeps 6, slide living rm., n/s, clean. $17,750. 403-784-2482
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2006 JEEP Liberty 4x4. Awesome for winter & summer. $6000. obo 403-340-8447
2008 HONDA CIVIC LX, 139,400 km., exc. con., carproof, $7,900 obo 1-403-396-9369
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1998 CHEV 1/2 ton, ext. cab, 2 whl. dr., well maintained, no rust. $3500. 403-391-3677
2001 Ford 4x4 S/C F150 205,000 kms, very good cond., never abused $4100 403-887-8717
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2001 VOLVO S60. Loaded, very good cond. 182,000 km. $4500 obo. 403-343-2058
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2006 PONTIAC Montana,
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Egypt’s Morsi jailed 20 years BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CAIRO — Egypt’s ousted Islamist president, Mohammed Morsi, was convicted of using force against protesters and sentenced to 20 years in prison on Tuesday, the first verdict against him since he was removed by the military nearly two years ago. The case was the latest in a series of mass trials on a range of charges against Morsi and other members of his Muslim Brotherhood, which Egypt’s government has vowed to crush, branding it a terrorist organization. Amnesty International denounced Morsi’s trial as a “sham” — as rights groups have called many of the trials over the past two years. The Brotherhood went from decades as an underground organization to vault to power after Egypt’s 2011
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Shipwreck deadliest migrant tragedy in Mediterranean, 800 feared dead CATANIA, Italy — The United Nations refugee agency said Tuesday that more than 800 people were believed to
popular uprising toppled longtime autocrat Hosni Mubarak. The Brotherhood was the biggest winner in subsequent parliament elections, and Morsi — running as its candidate — became Egypt’s first freely elected president in 2012. But a year later, millions protested against Morsi’s divisive rule, and then-army chief Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi led the military’s July 2013 removal of Morsi. Since then, a fierce crackdown has shattered the Brotherhood, killing hundreds of its supporters protesting for Morsi’s return and arresting thousands more. The verdict also sparked no immediate street protests, reflecting the crackdown’s impact on any show of dissent — either by Islamists or other activists. Most of the Brotherhood’s top leadership already have received heavy prison sentences in other trials, as well
as hundreds of death sentences laid down for senior figures and lower level supporters over acts of violence carried out during protests against Morsi’s ouster. The Brotherhood’s top leader, Mohammed Badie, has received several death sentences in multiple cases — though they are subject to appeal. He appeared in court recently in the red jumpsuit worn by Egyptian prisoners on death row. At the same time, Mubarak and members of his inner circle have largely been acquitted of charges related to the killing of protesters during the uprising against his rule. Charges against Mubarak over the killings were dropped earlier this year. Political science professor Hassan Nafaa said average Egyptians have seen the differences between the trials of Morsi and Mubarak. “People are not reassured of the fairness of these trials,” Nafaa said.
The U.S. government also expressed reservations about the Morsi verdict, but State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf said the Obama administration would withhold judgment for now. “We are concerned by these sentences. All Egyptians, regardless of political affiliation, are entitled to equal and fair treatment before the law, including the full respect for their rights to due process,” Harf said. “We will review the basis of the verdict which I understand the Egyptian court will make public soon. I don’t think we’ll have much more announcements to do before a review of the basis of that verdict.” The government accuses the Brotherhood of fueling violence in the country and has rejected accusations that the judiciary is politicized. The Brotherhood denies any involvement in violence.
have drowned in the weekend sinking of a boat packed with migrants trying to reach Europe, making it the deadliest such disaster in the Mediterranean. New details of the tragedy emerged as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and other aid agencies interviewed some of the 28 survivors who arrived overnight in Catania, Sicily. Survivors put the number of passengers on board the three-deck fishing trawler at 850, according to UNHCR spokesman Adrian Edwards in Geneva. Only 24 bodies have been recovered. “From available information and the various accounts we’ve had, UNHCR now believes the number of fatalities to have been over 800, making this the deadliest incident in the Mediterranean that we have recorded,” Edwards told reporters in Geneva. Prosecutors in Catania said a special email address had been set up for relatives, friends and acquaintances of the victims in hopes of determining who was on board. Still, they acknowledged the exact death toll may never be known. “No facts have emerged that can be helpful to determine in a more precise way the number of dead,” prosecutors said in a statement. The International Organization for Migration said the rate of migrant deaths in the Mediterranean this year is far higher than in 2014, when a total of 3,279 migrants died. That, in turn, was much higher than in 2013, when around 700 people died, the agency said.
So far this year, 1,776 have died, according to the UN refugee agency, which estimates that 219,000 people made the crossing in 2014. The 2015 death toll “could well top 30,000,” said Joel Millman, the IOM spokesman.
where he served as a guard. The 93-year-old, charged with 300,000 counts of accessory to murder, said as his trial opened that he witnessed individual atrocities, but did not acknowledge participating in any crimes. He recalled how a fellow guard discovered a baby abandoned among luggage and bashed it against a truck to stop its crying. After that, he unsuccessfully requested a transfer and started to drink vodka heavily to cope with working at the camp in Nazi-occupied Poland, he said. “I share morally in the guilt but whether I am guilty under criminal law, you will have to decide,” Groening told judges hearing the case.
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Family thanks stranger Charges downgraded against Canadian in crash in Wyoming who donated liver to girl TORONTO — Michael and Johanne Wagner can’t express their gratitude enough. The couple from Kingston, Ont., broke down in tears Tuesday as they thanked an anonymous donor who made it possible for the second of their twin daughters to receive a life-saving liver transplant. Pausing to take deep breaths as they faced a wall of journalists at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children, the Wagners said they now looked forward to a long life with their two little girls. “Thank you for your unselfishness for what you’ve done,” an emotional Johanne Wagner said as she held one of her daughters in her arms. “There’s no other word than thank you.” The story of three-year-old Phuoc and Binh Wagner has tugged at heartstrings across the country and beyond. The twin girls were 18 months old when the Wagners adopted them from Vietnam. They are the youngest of the couple’s nine children — the Wagners had five kids before deciding to adopt four more. The couple knew early on that the girls had liver problems, but didn’t know the extent. It turned out that the twins have Alagille syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects vital organs. Doctors said they would die without a liver transplant. Their father learned that he was a match but could donate part of his liver to only one of the girls. He said he couldn’t chose between them so the couple left it up to doctors to decide which child would get the transplant, based on medical reasons. Phuoc was the one who received part of her father’s liver in February, but the search continued for a donor
Medical marijuana patients struggle to access pot VANCOUVER — Many medical marijuana patients in Canada are struggling to buy pot under current laws and are turning to the black market, a University of British Columbia study has found. About one-third of 450 patients reported in a national survey that they could not access marijuana legally under federal rules, said PhD student Rielle Capler. “They really want to be able to use this medicine legally,” she said. “They’ve expressed patience and understanding that there are some growing pains, but in the meantime they’re also sharing that it’s really impacting ... their health and well-being.” The study, led by Capler and UBC nursing Prof. Lynda Balneaves, looks at the impact of shifting federal regulations on patients. While the results are preliminary, Capler said many participants reported facing barriers including cost and supply. Canadian marijuana patients have faced regulatory upheaval over the past year. The old rules, the Medical Marijuana Access Regulations (MMAR), allowed licence holders to grow pot themselves or find designated growers. The regulations were to be replaced in April 2014 by a new program.
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LARAMIE, Wyo. — Authorities have dropped an aggravated vehicular homicide charge against a Quebec truck driver involved in a fiery chain-reaction crash in southeast Wyoming that killed two people. Instead, Alex Dragaytsev, 45, was cited Tuesday for failure to use caution for hazardous conditions — a charge that carries a $60 fine. The resident of Montrealarea Longueuil was released from custody, s a i d A l b a n y Alex Dragaytsev County prosecuting attorney Peggy Trent. “We did not feel that there was, from the investigation that was completed at this point, that we could proceed with the charge at this point,” Trent said. Trent said she didn’t know where Dragaytsev went after he was released. Earlier on Tuesday, Wyoming Highway Patrol Sgt. David Wagener said Dragaytsev was being held at the Albany County jail in Laramie. The pileup began after two commercial trucks collided, causing one
to jackknife in both westbound lanes, Wagener said. The pileup happened around 8 a.m. Monday about 30 kilometres west of Laramie in dense fog and light slush. More than 60 vehicles were involved and traffic was shut down for about 160 kilometres in both directions as the fiery crash sent up a column of thick black smoke. The Wyoming Highway Patrol identified the two motorists killed as Lynn Freeman, 58, of Williford, Ark., and Jenay L. Breden, 23, of Westminster, Colo. Dozens of other vehicles piled into the crash on Interstate 80. The 64 vehicles involved included a tanker containing a flammable liquid that caught fire and required foam to put it out. It appeared no hazardous materials leaked, said Bruce Burrows, spokesman for the Wyoming Department of Transportation. An estimated 20 to 25 people were taken to a nearby hospital — three were admitted and one was transferred to a hospital in Denver. The crash occurred four days after several pileups during a blinding snowstorm closed the busy interstate for two days. In both cases, poor visibility was a factor. However, authorities were still investigating and could not say whether the latest wreck involved motorists travelling too fast for the conditions, as occurred in last week’s crashes.
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for Binh. Some 500 people offered to be a donor for her, with about 70 being screened for the process, SickKids hospital said. An anonymous donor was eventually selected and underwent surgery several weeks ago, donating part of their liver to the child. The specific timing of the surgery was kept under wraps to preserve the donor’s privacy, but the hospital announced on Monday that both the donor and Binh were recovering well. The donor’s identity remains a mystery to the Wagner family, but they said they owed the individual a great deal of gratitude. “He was incredibly brave to come forward and give an incredible gift — they put their life on the line for someone they never met and changed our lives forever,” said Michael Wagner, as tears streamed down his face. “We’re looking forward to a long life with these girls and finally to have them back home with us.” While Binh had some issues in her recovery, she is progressing well, the hospital said. Phuoc’s recovery, meanwhile, was on full display Tuesday, as the threeyear-old cuddled with her parents, waved at reporters and smiled for the cameras. “Phuoc is our rock star guest here today and she had her transplant only two months ago,” said Dr. Binita Kamath, a hepatologist in the transplant and regenerative medicine centre at SickKids. “It’s not really possible to draw comparisons between the two sisters, but we are anticipating a good recovery for Binh.” Both girls are expected to live normal lives, Kamath said. “The livers will grow with them,” she explained.
LIFESTYLE Man’s interest is nothing more than a booty call Dear Annie: I am a 59-yearold woman. Two years ago, I met this guy, “Jake,” and had feelings for him from a distance. We finally got together one night at a club. We exchanged phone numbers and then talked for about two months. Jake invited me to his place, and we made love. For the next several months, that was the pattern — I’d go to his place to make love. MITCHELL We had no dates outside of & SUGAR his apartment, so I backed off. Jake now texts me often, but I am determined to stay away. But, Annie, I love him. I think about him every day. How do I get over this man? — Lost in Love Dear Lost: This isn’t love. It’s a booty call that you’ve romanticized into something more. Jake is using you, and he knows your weak spots. Delete his number from your cellphone and block his calls. You can’t get over him if his texts encourage you to think about him all the time. Then make it a point to get out more with friends. Join a social organization through your church or community centre. Look into organizations that appeal to your creative interests. And do some volunteer work. It will help you forget your troubles and concentrate on someone else’s. Dear Annie: So often I read terrible stories of people abused by an alcoholic parent. I’d like to let your readers know that not all alcoholics are monsters. My father was a proud, honest man and a hard worker. And an alcoholic. His drinking caused much heartache, and many times we didn’t think he would survive another binge. But he was the kindest, gentlest man you could ever meet. He loved his six kids every day of his life. Make no mistake, there were countless times he was so drunk he couldn’t stand up or remember our names. And there were many mornings that we watched him cry because he was so ashamed of himself. He was in and out of AA programs for 30 years and finally achieved sobriety in his late 50s. He remained sober for 32 years. My sweet father passed away a year ago, and there’s not a single day that the entire family doesn’t miss him. The one important thing I’d like to add is that our mother was a strong woman and smart enough to teach her kids that alcoholism is a disease and not a choice. She stood by him through good times and bad, but she never gave up on him. They celebrated 60 years of marriage and enjoyed their retirement for 20 years before she passed away. Please let your readers know there are some wonderful people in this world who are alcoholics and not the monsters we often read about. — A Child with a Different Story Dear Child: It’s true that not everyone who has a problem with alcohol or drugs is an abuser of those in the family. But that doesn’t mean the person’s behaviour doesn’t have a negative impact on the family, particularly the children. We are glad your father managed to get sober and enjoy a good life with your mother and leave you with sweet memories of him. Dear Readers: Today is Administrative Professionals Day. If you have assistants who make your job easier, please let them know how much they are appreciated. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@ creators.com, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
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Donna Matolsci, right, and Joyce McCarthy browse through decorative vases, bowls and artwork created by the Red Deer Pottery Club at their annual Spring Show and Sale at the Recreation Centre on Saturday morning. future. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It’s like you have x-ray vision today Virgo, as you zero in on the cause of a problem and come up with a satisfactory solution. All types of study and Wednesday, April 22 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Jack Nicholson, research are also favoured. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Look at a current situation in 78; Amber Heard, 29; Sheryl Lee, 48 a deeper and more profound way. And do you THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Establish a deep have to make an important decision? If you comand meaningful connection with a loved one tobine intuition and logic, then you’ll know what to day. do next. HAPPY BIRTHDAY: You are practical and SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your ability organized but avoid placing too much importance to concentrate is heightened today, as you cut on material possessions. There is much joy to through trivialities and focus on what’s really be found via improving relations with family and important. friends. Uranus also steps in and shakes up your ARIES (March 21-April 19): Do you have a daily routine. brewing relationship drama on your hands? HonSAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’re in esty is the best policy, as you speak up and say the mood to nurture relationships as you circuwhat’s really on your mind — plus listen to what a late, communicate, socialize and schmooze. It’s loved one is telling you. JOANNE also a great time to participate in current projects TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Is money too MADELEINE within your local community. tight to mention at the moment? Don’t worry TauMOORE CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Expect rus. some volatility at home or work as deadlines The Moon helps you make financial choices shorten, pressure builds, and you feel rushed. that are right for you, while Venus boosts your Slow down Capricorn! business acumen. If you maintain focus and prioritize tasks, you’ll manage GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Superficial topics fly out the window today as you focus on serious matters and complex just fine. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Imagination and intuition issues. Don’t accept things at face value — dig a lot deeper to are heightened today, as you tap into your unconscious mind discover what’s really going on. CANCER (June 21-July 22): The more you tune into the and receive important guidance or inspiration. When communeeds of colleagues, clients or customers, the more success- nicating with others, avoid rushing. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t just look at problems ful you’ll be. Don’t take the safe path in life Crabs — learn to from your own perspective today Pisces. Take the time to lisbe a lot more adventurous. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Aim to get the balance right be- ten closely to others, with your head and heart. When it comes tween socializing with friends and acquaintances, and spend- to a family member, be extra patient. Joanne Madeline Moore is an internationally syndicated ing some quality time on your own. Plus shine a spotlight on your hopes and dreams for the astrologer and columnist.
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