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‘It’s a safety thing’ NEIGHBOURS FEAR PLANNING SWITCH WILL BOOST INDUSTRIAL TRAFFIC

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF

HWY 11A MAJOR AREA STRUCTURE PLAN

A new plan for Red Deer’s northernmost reaches changes a large area earlier proposed for housing into commercial and industrial use.

It’s a switch residents in the area aren’t happy with, said Gary Davis, who has lived on the C&E Trail for 25 years.

Davis and his neighbours fear that the alreadyincreasing industrial traffic on the scenic winding

Stettler drug shooting nets six-year jail term

road will only increase with the changes proposed in the city’s North of Hwy 11A Major Area Structure Plan.

“We call it the northern autobahn,” said Davis, at a Wednesday afternoon open house at the Quality Inn North Hill. “The speeds and the traffic have in-

creased dramatically.”

The route is also popular with cyclists and hikers, and anything to encourage more industrial and commercial traffic should be avoided, he believes.

“It’s a safety thing.”

Not only trucks and couriers are a problem. Drivers looking for the adrenaline rush of speed and curved roads have already led to two vehicles and one motorcyclist ending up in the trees outside his home this year alone.

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MIDGET AAA BASEBALL ACTION

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF Two cars tore through Stettler in a “bumper car”style chase, ending when one man shot another all over a $750 drug debt.

Darren James Bauer, 32, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to three charges relating to the New Year’s Eve 2014 shooting in Stettler. An attempted murder charge was withdrawn by the Crown.

Bauer pleaded guilty to possession of a restricted weapon, a .45-calibre handgun; possession of stolen property over $5,000, a vehicle; and discharging a firearm at David Byrt, 37.

The pleas were entered by his counsel Kevin Schollie on Wednesday in Red Deer provincial court.

A six-year jail term was added by Judge Jim Hunter to Bauer’s already lengthy stay in custody. He is serving a five-year sentence handed down on Feb. 3 of this year.

Throughout the day of Dec. 31, 2014, Byrt and Bauer texted back and forth. They considered each other friends, however that friendship was strained over a drug debt Byrt owed Bauer. Prosecutor Ann MacDonald said Byrt owed about $750 and Bauer was demanding payment.

Byrt at one point apologized to Bauer for having the debt and not having the means to pay it, but Bauer refused to accept. As the texting exchange continued, the messages became hostile. At first the debt threatened the friendship, then Bauer threatened to end Byrt.

MacDonald said Byrt interpreted this to mean Bauer would kill him.

Later in the day, the two met while driving in Stettler and a chase ensued. MacDonald said the two drove “in a manner described as bumper cars.”

At one point, the cars came to a stop facing each other and Byrt got out of his vehicle.

Bauer pulled a .45-calibre handgun and shot Byrt twice — in the chest and in the lower spine. Byrt is now paralyzed.

Bauer then went home and loaded his family into the stolen vehicle and they fled to Calgary.

On Jan. 1, 2015, Airdrie RCMP located Bauer in the vehicle they identified as stolen.

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BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF One of the first eight midwives to graduate from Mount Royal University is coming to Red Deer.

Four of them found jobs in Alberta, but that doesn’t mean more women will get midwifery care.

The number of courses of care, or patients, who can access a midwife is still capped at 2,374 annually through public funding from the province.

The graduate who is coming to Red Deer this summer is replacing one of the three midwives at Prairie Midwives. She is leaving for British Columbia.

“Is there demand for midwifery care in Alberta?

Yes. But at this point with our current contract with the government, we don’t have adequate funds to be able to give all the new graduates jobs in Alberta,” said Nicole Matheseon, president of the Alberta Association of Midwives, on Wednesday.

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STRUCTURE PLAN: Rail line an issue City of Red Deer master projects planner Angus Schaffenburg said several factors went into the switched land use just north of Hwy 11A and east of C&E Trail.

The city could use more commercial and light industrial land, he said. As well, CP Rail’s reluctance to see homes built up to its existing rail line along with changing safety and setback standards were considerations.

Safety would be considered before any new development was approved. Introducing more non-residential activity into the area would come with road upgrades, sidewalks and trails to keep pedestrians and vehicles apart.

The master plan envisions a large residential area mostly on the west side of C&E Trail to Hwy 2.

Commercial and industrial zones will be located on both sides of Hwy 2A, an extension of current development patterns.

Hazlett Lake will remain a major park, but land considered for a regional community facility has been downgraded to a more neighbourhood-scale facility.

Holes still remain in the latest planning document. The possible land use area in a bend in the Red Deer River, opposite River Bend Golf Course and Recreation Area, remains undetermined.

Schaffenburg said flood hazard mapping will need to be done before a use can be proposed.

“What’s the river going to do in 50 years? How can we mitigate against what climate change might do?” he suggested as questions that experts will need to answer.

Similar work needs to be done around Hazlett Lake to determine its high water mark and what setbacks should be enforced.

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CALGARY — Former Wildrose leader Danielle Smith is switching back to the other side of the microphone.

The one-time head of Alberta’s official Opposition is to be a guest host on Calgary radio station CHQR’s afternoon talk show.

She says her two-week stint begins on Monday.

How to deal with future development around a long-abandoned 1960s-era landfill north of Hazlett Lake is also under review.

About 40 people, many of them developers or their consultants, attended the afternoon session.

Schaffenburg said developers will drive the building process in the area and they have already shown considerable interest.

It is expected the plan will go to council by November or December. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

SHOOTING: Joint sentencing submission After several hours of waiting and being cautious in their approach, police arrested Bauer. They found a sawed-off shotgun, shells, marijuana and about $400 in cash. At the time, Bauer was out on bail on drug possession, weapons and stolen property charges.

MacDonald noted that possession of a restricted firearm carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years. Bauer has a lifetime weapons prohibition as a result of a 2001 conviction.

MacDonald and Schollie agreed to a sentencing recommendation of six years consecutive to Bauer’s existing five-year sentence.

MacDonald noted the guilty plea was a quid pro quo arrangement, saying there was little physical evidence at the scene and containment of the scene was limited. The .45-calibre handgun was never recovered.

Schollie said a trial would have centred on statements and the reliability of those providing the statement, including Byrt.

Hunter agreed with the joint sentencing submission of six years. He also included an order for Bauer to provide a sample of his DNA, the forfeiture of the sawed-off shotgun, marijuana and money that police seized when he was arrested, and added a lifetime weapons prohibition.

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Smith says it’s a chance to expand an already varied career as a researcher, editorial writer, columnist, TV talk show host, lobbyist and politician.

Some of the things she says she’d like to discuss are the role of the political right, the future of the energy sector and Hollywood gossip.

Smith took eight of her Wildrose caucus colleagues with her when she crossed the floor of the legislature to sit with the then-Progressive Conservative government late last year. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

MIDWIVES: Request to meet with health minister Three graduates found jobs in B.C. and one is without a contract.

“A midwife is able to do 40 courses of care in a full-time practice so we have enough courses of care to give approximately 54 midwives full-time work.

We have many midwives who don’t have courses of care or are not working at capacity.”

Alberta has 94 registered midwives.

Matheseon said negotiations with the province to expand midwifery care will likely begin in the fall, but a request is already in to meet with the new health minister.

“We’re hopeful that the new government will be helpful and maybe assist us in creating more opportunities for midwives even in this current fiscal year,” Matheseon said.

An estimated 900 women in Alberta are on wait lists for a midwife.

Jennifer Bindon, midwife at Prairie Midwives, which serves the Red Deer area, said 20 to 30 women a month are on the wait list in Red Deer alone.

Her agency is capped at serving 116 women per year.

“The demand is still growing so we’re hopeful that funding is going to be coming and we can start closing this gap in maternity health care,” Bindon said.

“Right now, we’re providing care to about two per cent of the women delivering in Red Deer. Our goal is 20 per cent by 2020.”

The graduate in the process of joining Prairie Midwives did her practicum with the Red Deer midwives.

“It’s nice to have a midwife coming to join us who is already well versed on how things work in Red Deer and has spent time with some of the obstetricians in Red Deer as well.” szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Grade 2 students from Father Henri Voisin School in Clearview show off their decorated parking meter covers the city will use this summer. On Tuesday Graham Heron, president and board chair of Westerner Park, and City of Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer visited the school and thanked the students for their contribution to the Westerner Days Parade. The decorated bags will be used to cover parking meters along the parade route on July 15th to help keep drivers from parking on the route.

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ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The man responsible for a 1969 murder in Saskatchewan that put an innocent man, David Milgaard, behind bars for more than two decades has died in prison.

Larry Fisher died on Tuesday while serving a life sentence for rape and murder at the Pacific Institution in Abbotsford, B.C., said Correctional Service Canada. He was 65.

“It’s not an unexpected death,” said Samantha Cater, a prison spokeswoman. “There’s nothing suggesting any foul play.”

Milgaard was a teenager when he was wrongfully convicted of killing Saskatoon nursing aide Gail Miller and he spent 23 years in prison trying to prove his innocence. He was travelling with friends through the Saskatchewan city at the time of the killing.

The Supreme Court of Canada eventually quashed Milgaard’s conviction in 1992, with the emergence of new DNA evidence linking Fisher with the murder.

Fisher was convicted of the crime eight years later and sentenced to life.

When contacted, Milgaard’s sister, Susan Milgaard, said the family had discussed the matter and decided not to comment.

Milgaard’s lawyer Hersh Wolch said in an interview that he had cross-examined Fisher on two occasions.

“My impression was that he was pure evil,” said Wolch. “I mean, the horrific things he did to people, and topping that off with letting David languish in jail for all those years put him on the upper level of evil people.

“One doesn’t like to speak ill of the dead, (but) it’s certainly impossible to speak good.”

Wolch said the Milgaard case became a symbol for what can go wrong when police have “tunnel vision” and showed that a conviction doesn’t necessarily mean someone is guilty.

Defence lawyer Gary Botting who wrote a book about wrongful convictions in Canada said police leaped to the wrong conclusions in the case.

“It’s all about coincidence and serendipity,” he said.

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Cop killer probed for hate crime

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Edmonton police say a man suspected in the shooting death of one of their officers was being investigated for a hate crime that was anti-Semitic in nature.

Norman Raddatz, 42, allegedly mounted an online campaign of “extreme” bullying against another man in the city last year.

The harassment was specifically anti-Semitic, police spokesman Scott Pattison said Wednesday, and the target and his family became so concerned for their safety that they filed a complaint a few months ago.

Pattison wouldn’t provide more details about the alleged harassment but police previously said evidence in the case dated back to February 2014.

Eight officers went to Raddatz’s home Monday night to serve him with documents ordering him to appear in court on a charge of criminal harassment. They also had an arrest warrant stemming from a bylaw offence.

After the officers knocked, they got a battering ram to break in. That’s when bullets started flying through the front door.

Const. Daniel Woodall, a 35-year-old officer in the hate-crimes unit, was killed at the scene. A second officer, Sgt. Jason Harley, 38, was shot in the back but was saved by his bullet-proof vest.

The other officers were pinned down by a barrage of bullets over the

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Police and firefighters investigate a burned out home that was part of a standoff that ended in the the shooting death of an officer in Edmonton on Monday.

Edmonton police say a man suspected in the shooting death of an officer was being investigated for an anti-Semitic hate crime. next 10 minutes, Chief Rod Knecht told reporters earlier this week.

More than 50 bullet holes were found in the house and garage across the street.

Moments after the shooting stopped, the house started on fire. Police latbut it’s a lot more.

With a $114-million annual budget, the Speaker is boss of the legislature building and the 200 people who work there, keeping it at a firewall’s distance from the partisan clash of ideologies that drive the machinery of public policy.

The Speaker administers office space, handles security and is responsible for non-partisan MLA constituency offices scattered throughout the province.

The Speaker receives dignitaries and casts a ballot to break any tie votes.

But the spotlight remains on his or her’s duties as referee, clad in the traditional tricorne hat and black robes, sitting in the tall, ornate canopied mahogany chair at the far end of the chamber.

Zwozdesky took over in 2012 during one of the most turbulent periods in the legislature. Opposition parties were attacking a Tory government lurching from one scandal to another under former premier Alison Redford.

The debates became heated with four-letter words, personal insults and accusations of corruption.

Zwozdesky set the tone early that parliamentary debate — while unbridled — should err on the side of civility. Opposition politicians argued back that healthy debate, to remain healthy, needed to allow for occasional unseemliness.

Zwozdesky said he has no regrets and noted that precedents he set bind those who follow him.

“If something goes wrong in the legislative assembly, you alone as Speaker are responsible, so you must never allow it to reach a chaotic state.”

EDMONTON — Alberta’s outgoing legislature Speaker Gene Zwozdesky says his successor will have one of the most paradoxically involved and disconnected jobs in parliamentary democracy.

“The Speaker’s job was certainly among the best jobs (I had), but it’s also the loneliest job that you could ever imagine,” Zwozdesky said Wednesday as he sat in his third-floor legislature office, surrounded by cardboard boxes, bubble wrap and picture hooks on empty walls.

“You do not do anything political when the house is in session, and you don’t do any political fundraising or attend political fundraisers for others,” he said.

“That cuts you off from your colleagues, many of whom are friends over the years.”

All MLAs are to convene in the legislature chamber Thursday to select a new Speaker.

It’s a secret ballot to reflect the impartiality of the job, but the majority NDP caucus has already signalled it will endorse its Medicine Hat MLA Bob Wanner.

No other caucus has endorsed another candidate. The winner needs a simple majority of votes.

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er found a body in the basement of the burned-out home and believe it is Raddatz, although an autopsy is needed to identify the remains and the cause of death.

Neighbours have described the refrigerator repairman as an unfriendly,

divorced father who didn’t mow his lawn or shovel the snow in front of his bungalow. He also put dog poop on the top of his fence to irritate those living next door.

Court documents show he was charged last year with seven bylaw offences, including parking an RV outside his home for longer than allowed.

Although he once ran a repair business called North Summit Mechanical out of his house, neighbours said he had stopped working. A bank had also foreclosed on the home and it was for sale.

Don Johnstone said he worked in the 1990s with Raddatz at another refrigeration repair company.

He was a decent mechanic and seemed normal, but had a reputation as a “racist,” he said.

“He would rant and rave about different things,” said Johnstone.

He added that he was still surprised when he learned Raddatz was the suspect in the officer’s killing. “I didn’t think I knew anybody like that.”

Many people across Edmonton pinned blue ribbons to their chests and tied them around parking posts Wednesday to honour Woodall. A trust fund has also been set up for his wife, Claire, and their two young sons.

Police said they are waiting for some of Woodall’s relatives to arrive from the United Kingdom before they plan his funeral.

Woodall served four years with the Greater Manchester Police before joining the Edmonton force in 2007.

Gas and dash victim a highly qualified engineer

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — A gas station attendant who was run over by a stolen pickup truck that was allegedly trying to get away without paying for fuel was a highly qualified engineer who was forced to take the low-paying job when she was laid off from a Calgary oil and gas company.

Ashtiana Rashidi, who was 35 and known to her family as Maryam, died Tuesday.

A 20-year-old Calgary man is facing charges of criminal negligence causing death, hit and run causing death, possession of stolen property over $5,000 and theft. Police won’t release his name until he appears in court.

A 16-year-old boy was released without charges.

Family friend Amin Atter said Wednesday that Rashidi and her husband, Ahmed Mourani Shallo, both emigrated to Canada from their home country of Iran a year ago, stopping for a few weeks in Montreal before moving to Calgary.

Both got engineering jobs in Canada’s oil capital, but when the Alberta economy started to decline, both were laid off.

Atter said Rashidi took the job at the Centex station across from North Hill Mall because she felt she had no choice.

“She wanted to bring food onto the table for the family,” he said. “Even though that job was not related to her professional career. After three days working over there, this tragedy happened.”

Atter said like many immigrants who can’t find work in their fields in Canada, she had to make a hard decision.

“She was a graduate of one of the top universities in Iran, and she was really highly qualified in engineering,” he said. “It was very tough for her to take another job that was not related to her career.”

Police have said it appears Rashidi chased the vehicle and stood in front of it to try to block it from leaving. She was hit and carried along on the hood before she fell off and was run over.

Atter said her actions are a puzzle to her grieving husband and to her friends.

“To be honest, this is a question we haven’t gotten an answer to yet,” he said. “The personality that we know from Maryam, she’s not a person to go and stop the truck. She was very calm.”

Alnoor Bhura, president of Centex Petroleum, has said company employees are told not to put themselves at risk chasing a “gas runaway,” but “it’s understandable how an employee may react in the heat of the moment.”

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The Senate horror show WHY ARE THESE PEOPLE NOT SORRY FOR THEIR OUTRAGEOUS SPENDING? There will be some mighty tough times at the trough ahead.

If not, the Canadian Senate can’t survive.

Auditor general Michael Ferguson has lifted the manhole cover and exposed a Senate that makes its own rules, enforces them as it sees fit and decides to TIM release inforHARPER mation when it feels like it.

Many cited in his two-year study were treating the upper chamber and your tax money as their private playground. There likely hasn’t been a club like this since Caligula called it quits. And still, contrition and a sense of urgency here were lacking.

You would think Senate Speaker Leo Housakos, after digesting this, might come before the microphones and plead to keep his job.

Housakos instead gave us a little soft shoe when challenged on change, referring to the audit as a dated “snapshot” instead of the horror show it was.

Think of it this way — if you spilled red wine on your white shirt, you would act quickly to limit the damage and maybe save the shirt.

Ferguson dumped a bottle of Merlot on this discredited body on Tuesday but Housakos seemed to want to discuss the vintage and aroma.

Only Conservative Senate leader Claude Carignan pledged to immediately change the culture and institute a key Ferguson recommendation of independent oversight.

Housakos and Liberal leader James Cowan stressed the need for collective action. Perhaps over aperitifs and hors d’ouevres?

Those who collectively decided to treat the place as an ATM would now want to collectively move quickly on reform because calls for abolition or a non-binding referendum to lead the way on radical reform will grow only louder.

Senate rules? How would you like to work here: “As a group, senators are responsible for governing themselves and how the Senate functions,’’ Ferguson wrote. “They design their own rules, choose whether to enforce those rules, and determine what, if any, information will be publicly disclosed.’’

You want to travel business class?

Go ahead. You want to book your spouse business class while the family

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has free first-class rail travel from Toronto to Ottawa? Sure, go ahead.

Retired Senator Rod Zimmer, a Liberal and Paul Martin appointee, along with his wife hit taxpayers with $2,072 in taxi fares in Ottawa. That’s a lot of cab trips. This place isn’t very big.

They charged $102,524 in airfare for trips where Ferguson could find no evidence of work being done.

Oh, and by the way, Zimmer hasn’t returned the Senate’s digital camera and computer equipment, even though he left here last August.

Senators were claiming per diems when a meal was made available. One senator told Ferguson he or she had to do it, because “it was not possible to get a reasonable meal on an airplane in Canada.’’ We already know what Senator Nancy Ruth, who got a clean bill of spending health, thinks of “cold Camembert” on airlines.

They didn’t bother to save roaming costs on cellphones when travelling, they didn’t like their standard-issued Christmas cards, so they spent $30,000

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Alberta’s new government must address imbalances Actions taken by the new provincial government, with a leadership headed by Rachel Notley, have been welcomed as a positive start with the cancellation of education cuts and the reversal of the harsh decision to close the young offenders institution in Calgary.

The decision to raise the minimum wage has also met with a large measure of approval that would have been further enhanced without the inclusion of a phasing-in period.

There is an urgent need to reverse the continuing loss of jobs and to alleviate poverty. The removal of the need for food banks must surely be a top priority for those who support and voted for the new provincial government. Many small businesses are suffering in the present economic climate and are in need of assistance.

The loss of jobs at large companies can be mitigated by sharing out the work while maintaining at least basic pay levels. One could ask why any company can justify job losses and any reduction of pay levels when still making a handsome profit.

The replacement of badly-needed provincial infrastructure represents an important opportunity to provide jobs.

The government can commence an immediate program of public works to tackle the most urgent requirements of the provincial infrastructure and create jobs. This work can be spearheaded by the public sector involving the trade unions to ensure proper rates of pay, the safety of workers and the maximum benefit to the general public.

Many small and not so small companies and their workers would also benefit from this course of action, which could be extended into areas such as af-

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Many didn’t bother keeping proper records to justify their expenses. They didn’t have to disclose any potential conflicts with business or personal relationships. The former speaker, Noel Kinsella, a Brian Mulroney appointee, didn’t even track expenses for booze at receptions or gifts purchased at the parliamentary boutique.

Why would you? You made the rules in your club, you were not accountable to anyone at home, you’re not even subject to inquiring eyes through the Access to Information Act. Others billed us for golf trips, hockey games and wedding anniversaries.

Saskatchewan Senator David Tkachuk, a Conservative and Mulroney appointee who was a key player in a questionable audit of Mike Duffy’s spending, flew himself and his spouse to another senator’s 50th wedding anniversary and billed taxpayers $1,900 (which he has paid back).

Senators were allowed to respond to Ferguson’s findings and in some cases

fordable housing. Work on vastly improved transport links would also provide jobs while improving efficiency, safety and production in the province.

The majority of people overwhelmingly support the present method of organization in our health service and would soon appreciate the benefits to be gained from better planning and organization in other fields.

What is required is a government long-term provincial plan of production to maximize the amount of wealth produced and ensure an equitable distribution.

There are reputedly approaching $700 billion of accumulated profits or dead money that is not being put to any good use in Canada at this time.

Statistics Canada showed that Canada’s corporate cash store was already at $626 billion in the last quarter of 2013 and was larger than Canada’s federal debt at the time.

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Political requests for funds nothing more than begging ‘Donate now’ seems to be a common theme among the political parties. Show support, sign a petition, ask a question or log onto or subscribe to a party’s website and you shall receive a ‘Donate now’ email.

On a recent Sunday, I received three from one party alone.

They call it fundraising but am I the only one who think that they are begging? Are they not just simply political panhandlers? I thought these politicians were promising good fiscal management. Does that mean that if they get elected it would be official begging?

The advent of personal computers, social media, emails, etc., has made it easier to send out mass fundraising requests, but are they aware that too much of a good thing is self-destructive? The federal

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they were churlish, not sorry.

“Purported findings,” sniffed retired Senator Donald Oliver, a Nova Scotia Conservative and Mulroney appointee whose case was referred for RCMP investigation, before he repaid $23,395.27.

A “defamatory affront to my personal integrity,” shouted retired Conservative Senator Gerry St. Germain of British Columbia, a Mulroney appointee whose case was also referred to the Mounties and has only partially repaid $67,588.

In fairness, it should be noted that 86 senators who were audited came out clean. Those 86 should be furious with those 30 named (nine referred to the RCMP) and the other four already under investigation or facing charges, because those who treated this place like a private club have sullied them all.

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election is scheduled for Oct. 19 and the writ (historically) would be dropped five weeks before and the fundraising would get intense.

Today it is campaigning and politics all day, every day, so fundraising remains intense, so there will be no reprieve come Election Day. Oct. 20 will probably see fundraising emails about preparing for the next election.

How can we believe a promise of good fiscal management if you cannot keep your own house or party in order without begging? Why should we spend money fighting straw men, boogiemen or non-existent issues?

You ask for $5 so you can fight the opposition parties about an issue, then you produce personal attack ads, vanity videos or self-promoting ads that do not even mention the issue that was mentioned in the plea for cash.

OK, I send in my $5, or sign your petition or show support. The response is more ‘Donate now’ emails.

My mistake, but I have learned.

Other people unsubscribe or delete all political emails. But what happens if they ever have something important to say? They will miss it. There is that possibility, or am I a delusional optimist?

Should I unsubscribe from political parties and wait for the media to report it? I was hoping to hear the news from the source or rebuttals uncensored, but is it worth deleting tons of emails daily?

Senator Mike Duffy’s trial revealed that it cost $300 for the prime minister’s makeup artist prior to the PM going on stage, so 60 of those $5 sky-is-falling donations covered the PM’s makeup bill for one event.

I saw a political ad and a man was saying something about nice hair. Was he talking about Stephen Harper after his $300 makeup session?

I think I might start replying to these emails, not deleting, not unsubscribing but replying with: ‘Donate not!’

Do you think it would work?

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SOME SENATORS FAILED TO GIVE EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT CLAIMS, FERGUSON SAYS OTTAWA — A scathing review of Senate spending nearly included more names — including one senator who refused to co-operate with auditors until realizing at the last minute they would otherwise face the glare of public scrutiny.

In an interview Wednesday, auditor general Michael Ferguson said with the audit nearly complete, the senator in question finally relinquished and provided access to documents auditors had been seeking for months.

The explanation? “Ego got in the way,” Ferguson said.

Ferguson would not identify the senator. But he said the intransigence spoke volumes about the sort of attitudes he and his auditors encountered over the two two years it took for them to complete their report.

“That illustrates that again how deeply rooted — at least for some senators — (was) the feeling that they didn’t have to be answerable for their ex-

penses.”

Ferguson reported on 30 senators with problematic claims, nine of whom have had their files referred to the RCMP for a criminal review, including two still sitting: Conservative-turnedIndependent Sen. Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu and Liberal appointee Sen. Colin Kenny.

Of 21 others, four paid back the disputed expenses, insisting they’d done nothing wrong. The other 17 will make use of an arbitration process set up by the Senate and headed up by former Supreme Court justice Ian Binnie.

Ferguson’s report described a culture of entitlement in which some senators opted for more expensive options when cheaper choices were available.

There were hockey games, fishing trips, board meetings, anniversaries and funerals that Ferguson found had nothing to do with Senate business.

Ferguson said he wasn’t surprised by the findings; senators had not been transparent about their expenses and were able to justify a claim simply by telling Senate administration it was for “parliamentary business.”

Three years ago, Ferguson’s office found senators provided enough paperwork to support expenses in more than 94 per cent of the small number of claims reviewed. There were similar findings in the House of Commons.

“What it shows you is, sometimes a 95 per cent level can sound like a good compliance rate, but you also have to look at just what exactly does it mean when there’s a five per cent non-compliance (rate),” he said.

Senators named in the report accused Ferguson of pre-judging the outcome before he started the audit process, and also accused his auditors of conducting a flawed or incomplete review.

Ferguson said in some cases, senators could have sought extra material to support their claims, but didn’t do so before the audit was released.

“I’m confident that our files support what we have found,” he said. “If somebody has additional evidence that they didn’t bring to us, well, that’s a different situation, but I’m confident that we would have considered everything in every case.”

Tories back scrutiny of MP expenses

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — NDP Leader Tom Mulcair and Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau threw their support Wednesday behind the idea of inviting the auditor general to put MPs’ expenses under the microscope.

And after some initial reluctance, the government eventually fell in line with the proposal as well.

Initially, Paul Calandra — Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s parliamentary secretary — echoed the sentiments of auditor general Michael Ferguson, who said the House of Commons could benefit from his comprehensive

audit of the Senate without having to undergo the same level of individual scrutiny.

“I certainly wouldn’t support that,” Calandra said. “I think the auditor general made very clear comments that it wasn’t required.”

The Prime Minister’s Office subsequently issued a clarification: “We support having the auditor general sit down with the board of internal economy and determining a way for him to engage on this.”

The board is the secretive group of four Conservatives, two New Democrats and one Liberal, who police Commons spending. They meet behind closed doors and typically issue only cursory summaries of their decisions.

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That explanation might no longer be politically correct for senators as they adjust to life in the aftermath of the auditor general’s report on their expenses.

But at Sen. Mike Duffy’s trial Wednesday, veteran Parliament Hill aide Diane Scharf was making no bones about it — lawmakers found “back door” ways of getting things paid for, and not just in the Senate.

“This is a common practice at the House of Commons, and I am quite accustomed to this,” said Scharf, referring to an unnamed politician she worked for on Parliament Hill.

“We had staff people working in our office who were paid by a businessman in Toronto. You had to be creative a bit to get bills paid.”

A case in point: Scharf’s cellphone bill. She worked for Duffy for six months in 2011, and was given a mobile device. But Duffy’s office had maxed out the number of phones that the Senate rules allowed for.

No problem — Scharf was paid several hundred dollars to cover her phone bills by an Ottawa construction firm run by Duffy’s friend Gerald Donohue. Donohue himself had received $65,000 in research contracts, which in turn served to reimburse or pay others.

“Maybe the money for my cellphone came from selling tomatoes at the end of his laneway, I had no idea, and I didn’t care,” Scharf said flatly.

“I had a job to do, and needed that cellphone, and he was ready there to reimburse me. It was a simple matter for a small amount of money.”

Duffy has pleaded not guilty to 31 charges.

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Mulcair and Trudeau were less equivocal on inviting the auditor general to scrutinize MPs’ spending.

“We have already proposed it, the other parties voted against it,” Mulcair said.

Mulcair appeared to be referring to an obscure dissenting committee report his party wrote two years ago, in which it backed giving the auditor general a clear legislative mandate to audit spending in the House of Commons, including MPs’ expenses.

The NDP has also proposed replacing the board with an independent oversight body.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS GDYNIA, Poland — A Canadian warship carrying Stephen Harper in the Baltic Sea was shadowed by two Russian frigates on Wednesday, giving the prime minister a front-row seat in the naval chess game between the West and Russia.

There was never any danger, but the incident provided some unexpected drama after Harper and his wife, Laureen, spent the night on the frigate, HMCS Fredericton.

They boarded in the Polish port of Gdynia on Tuesday night. After returning ashore on Wednesday, they departed for Rome, as the prime minister’s six-day European trip winds down.

Harper’s 20-hour visit with Canadian sailors came during a planned NATO training exercise called Baltops 2015, part of the alliance’s ongoing reassurance mission in eastern Europe aimed at countering Russian-backed unrest in Ukraine.

Defence Minister Jason Kenney — who also made the voyage — first disclosed the presence of the two Russian frigates to reporters travelling with Harper.

As they stood on the stern of the ship, Kenney pointed out two small, light-coloured vessels on the horizon.

“The deal is, these frigates were tracking the core of the NATO operation Baltops last night and this morning,” Kenney said.

About a half hour later, Kenney delivered a short update.

“They were ... tracking us east and this vessel corrected to go south,” he said.

Cmdr. Jeffrey Murray, the Fredericton’s captain, said his ship was heading south to Poland while the other two vessels were heading east-southeast.

The closest they came to the Fredericton was seven nautical miles, he said.

“Their interactions have been noninterfering and non-threatening, so we carry on with our exercises and our operations and there’s been no impact,” Murray said.

Until two years ago, Russia took part in the yearly naval exercise in partnership with NATO. It has a naval base not far from Poland, said Murray.

But when relations between the West and Russia deteriorated over Moscow’s backing of rebels in Ukraine’s east and its annexation of Crimea, they were out of that military club.

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Quebec introduces plan to combat radicalization MONTREAL — The Quebec government announced a series of broad measures to fight violent extremism in the province Wednesday, including major changes to the province’s human rights commission system and the creation of Quebec-specific hate speech laws.

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Bloc Quebecois Leader Gilles Duceppe gestures at a news conference in Montreal on Wednesday as party president Mario Beaulieu looks on. Duceppe has returned as leader of the party and is jumping back into federal politics.

AFN urges PM to seek papal apology on residential schools

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations wants the prime minister to urge Pope Francis to apologize for his church’s role in Canada’s residential school legacy.

Perry Bellegarde says this is a “prime opportunity” for the prime minister to raise the issue.

Stephen Harper is to meet the Pope in the Vatican on Thursday. The meeting comes exactly seven years after the prime minister issued his own apology in the House of Commons to school survivors.

“That would be really symbolic for him to pressure the Pope to formally apologize for the role of the Catholic Church,” Bellegarde said in an interview Wednesday. “It would be huge if they do get that apology directly from the Pope.”

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which was tasked with interviewing thousands of residential Public Security Minister Lise Theriault and Immigration Minister Kathleen Weil detailed a 59-point plan aimed at preventing, detecting and acting against those either considering or on the verge of committing acts of ideological violence.

The so-called “action plan” to fight violent extremism includes a police squad to monitor social media platforms and an anti-radicalization centre based in Montreal.

Aside from the 59-point plan, the provincial government tabled legislation in the national assembly giving new powers to Quebec’s human rights commission to launch its own investigations against people it suspects of committing hate speech and inciting violence.

school students and documenting their experiences, issued its key findings and 94 recommendations last week.

They included a call for a papal apology on Canadian soil.

Bellegarde said that would help bring closure to students who suffered atrocities and abuses at the schools, many of which were run by the Roman Catholic Church.

“People want to hear, ’We’re sorry’,” he said.

In April 2009, then-AFN national chief Phil Fontaine along with four aboriginal leaders and a delegation from Canada’s Catholic Church had a private audience with Pope Benedict in Rome.

The Vatican issued a communique of sympathy after the meeting.

“Given the sufferings that some indigenous children experienced in the Canadian residential school system, the Holy Father expressed his sorrow at the anguish caused by the deplorable conduct of some members of the church,” the statement said. “He of-

fered his sympathy and prayerful solidarity.”

“It was a delicate matter for the Catholic Church,” Fontaine said in an interview Wednesday. “It was a huge undertaking and absolutely incredible achievement ... it was a pretty moving experience.”

But he too would now like to see a public apology by the Pope in Canada.

“This is where the experience took place,” Fontaine said. “This is where the abuse happened ... An apology delivered by His Holiness on Canadian soil would be of great significance.”

Fontaine said he “hopes and prays that the right thing will be done” and that Harper will push for an apology.

The commission’s summary report said Pope Benedict’s statement of regret was significant to those who were present but it was “unclear what, if any, impact it had on survivors, their families and communities who were not able to hear the Pope’s words themselves.”

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oath at citizenship ceremonies should do so without covering their faces.

Earlier this year, the Federal Court ruled against a government policy requiring people to remove face coverings when taking the citizenship oath.

At the time, Prime Minister Stephen Harper promised an appeal.

Uppal is saying the government will now set that policy in law.

“Our government will be moving forward in the coming days with legislation with respect to the face coverings at citizenship ceremonies and we will consider what other measures may be necessary,” Uppal said Wednesday.

OTTAWA — The Harper government is planing to bring in legislation to ban face coverings at citizenship ceremonies.

Tim Uppal, the minister of state for multiculturalism, says the government supports Quebec legislation that would require people to have their faces uncovered when giving or receiving government services.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Blackhawks 2 Lightning 1 CHICAGO — Joel Quenneville forecasted the Chicago Blackhawks’ best hockey was ahead of them. They didn’t get it in Game 4, but gave themselves at least two more chances.

With the prospect of staring elimination in the face in a few days, the Blackhawks had what Brad Richards called their worst game in a while.

But with so much on the line, their top players were at their best and they beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 Wednesday night at United Center to even the Stanley Cup final at two games apiece.

“We really wanted it, but we just kept getting in each other’s way,” Richards said.

“The good thing is we’re experienced enough and good enough that we got through it. We got big plays by different people and big saves and then we got going.”

It was a showcase performance for game-winning-goal-scorer Brandon Saad, whose growth into a young NHL star is nothing new, and for “Captain Everything” Jonathan Toews, who again earned the nickname Lightning coach Jon Cooper bestowed on him.

With Saad and Toews providing the goals and Corey Crawford backstopping the Blackhawks with 24 saves on 25 shots, they improved to 41-14 in Games 4 through 7 under Quenneville.

“The big guys always want that pressure on their shoulders,” said forward Patrick Sharp, who assisted on Toews’s career-high 10th playoff goal. “They want to make a difference. I think that’s why we’re a successful team.

Those guys love those moments.”

The moments will only get bigger as the series shifts back to Tampa for Game 5 Saturday.

On Wednesday night the Blackhawks looked hesitant from the getgo. The Lightning pulled a surprise by starting rookie goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy with Ben Bishop out with

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Chicago Blackhawks’ Jonathan Toews, right, scores past, from left to right, Tampa Bay Lightning’s Anton Stralman, goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, and Ondrej Palat during Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, in Chicago. an undisclosed injury, but Chicago put only two shots against him in the first period.

Vasilevskiy settled in and finished with 17 saves.

“I thought he was our best player,” Lightning defenceman Jason Garrison said. “He kept us in it.”

But the playoff-tested Blackhawks pushed, took the lead when Toews scored and reclaimed it in the third after Alex Killorn beat Crawford. Saad’s winner came 6:22 into the third period when he got the puck back off Vasi-

levsky’s blocker and backhanded it in.

“I was really pretty lucky,” Saad said. “I just tried to get some wood on it and get it to the net and found a way through his legs.”

Saad’s goal stood up as the gamewinner only after a flurry in the final minutes. The Lightning got four shots on net in what Andrew Desjardins called a “scrambly” situation, and the best opportunities came from Steven Stamkos.

Tampa Bay’s captain had a pointblank shot from in front that Crawford

stopped and then had a wide-open net staring at him. Blackhawks defenceman Brent Seabrook got a piece of the shot to send it wide.

“A couple of times guys almost had their hands in the air,” Stamkos said.

“That’s the way it goes. You can’t ask for a more eventful minute and a half in a six-on-five situation. That’s exactly what we want. Just didn’t go in.”

Crawford made some of his most important saves in those final minutes and was the player of the game in Quenneville’s opinion.

O’Connell comeback begins with Friday fight

BY JOSH ALDRICH ADVOCATE STAFF Cam O’Connell is hours away from stepping back into the ring and he couldn’t be more ready.

On Friday night he officially makes his comeback against Mario Perez (176-4) as the headlining fight for KO Boxing Promotions’ Adrenaline Rush at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton.

“It’s the calm before the storm,” said the Red Deer boxer and 2007 Ringside world champion. “We’re just staying relaxed and taking it easy and tomorrow we’ll make weight and that’s my only concern right now.”

The fight is at 135 pounds and will mark O’Connell’s (6-0-1) first fight since March 1, 2014 when he knocked out Reece Chapman in the first round. Not long after that fight he was found guilty of a drug trafficking charge from 2009 and spent nine months in the Bowden Institute. He was released on April 1 and is focused on turning his life around and being a positive influence in the life of area youths.

He got his first look at his opponent, the five-foot-six Perez — originally from Mexico but now fighting out of Toronto — on Wednesday afternoon.

O’Connell’s, 26, first impression of his competition was a little underwhelming, but he knows looks can be deceiving.

“He doesn’t look like a tough guy but we’ll see on Friday,” said O’Connell. “I know he’s going to be tough and he’s going to survive. I thought he was going to be cocky and in my face and he wasn’t, I was taken aback a little bit by that.”

Perez has a the ability to take a fight the distance, going at least six rounds 13 times in his professional career, winning six of them and drawing twice. This fight is scheduled for eight rounds and if it goes the distance will be the longest of O’Connell’s career.

O’Connell has a reputation for ending fights early with five of his six wins coming by way of TKO. His punching power and aggressiveness in the ring is a big reason why he has had trouble finding a suitable opponent.

“I hope he’s tough, I hope we go the distance, but if I get the opportunity to stop him, I will,” said O’Connell. “I’m sure it will go into the later rounds just with his experience and when you’re this experienced no one goes down easy.”

O’Connell is coming well prepared in his corner with coach Doug Bolianatz, trainer Roman Rzepkowski and

cut man Arash Usmanee.

Usmanee, 33, is well versed in the professional boxing game, the Red Deer product has a 21-2-1 record as a super featherweight but has not fought since June 13, 2014. He did, however, help prepare O’Connell for this fight, sparring with him regularly.

“He knows how to get through these big fights and he knows me better than anybody else so he’ll know how to push me, know what to say to get me going,” said O’Connell O’Connell will have one last ace up his sleeve, knowing he will have a decided hometown advantage with a lot of friends and family making the short drive up Highway 2 to Edmonton for the fight.

“Everyone is coming up, I’m pretty sure Red Deer is going to be loud and known in the event centre,” he said.

O’Connell’s preparation on Friday is going to be simple, he’s going to sleep all day, maybe watch a couple of movies like Les Miserable and Lord of the Rings.

But no Rocky.

“I don’t want to fight like that,” said O’Connell.

However, if he can have a Rockytype fight, in terms of drama and excitement, it would accelerate his rise back up the boxing ranks.

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Cam O’Connell is relaxed going into his boxing match against Mario Perez from Mexico, at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton on Friday. ● Venezuela’s Samuel Vargas (20-21, 10 KOs) and Mexico’s Cesar Chavez (25-8-0, 13 KOs) will be the semi-main event. jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com

Youth and depth on display at Thurber athletic awards

BY JOSH ALDRICH ADVOCATE STAFF It was an impressive year for the Lindsay Thurber Raiders athletic program, overshadowed by only its future.

Of the three athletes named male and female athlete of the year, two of them still have a year left at the school — Kelsey Lalor and Ben Pasiuk. Jarrett Zilinski is the only one moving on, but he too has a bright future.

“It’s always nice to get, but it’s really a testament to all of my coaches and family who’ve been supporting me,” said Pasiuk, 17.

Pasiuk was named MVP of the football team after taking over as starting quarterback and was a key cog on the boys basketball team as well as a big contributor on the track and field team.

He knows he has a lot of work ahead of him to improve on this season.

“It’s all about effort and working harder than you did, but keeping at it and never stopping, always getting better,” he said.

In addition to being named co-athlete male athlete of the year, Zilinski was also named MVP of the volleyball team, the handball team and the tennis team, though his crowning achievement arguably came in 2013 when the Raiders volleyball team won provincials. They made it back this year but ultimately fell short of the repeat.

Still, he is a product of not just the high school but their sports programs.

“I’ve been lucky enough to be captain of a few teams and I really en-

joy that because I feel like I’m making a difference with my pears,” said Zilinski, 18. “I learned all of those leadership skills from my coaches and from athletics and I think that’s something I will carry on. Leadership is not necesBen Pasiuk sarily something that everyone’s born with but my coaches have really pushed me to see that within myself.”

His athletic passion, however, is handball. When he heads off to the University of Alberta next year for engineering, he will also be playing handball, not for the Golden Bears but for the province. This means travelling with the team as they take on some of the best competition in the world.

“It’s pretty cool, we’re really lucky I get to go to Europe a couple of times a year and it’s an opportunity that not everyone is lucky enough to have,” said Zilinski, who plays right back and centre back on Team Alberta. “I just try and milk it as much as I can and get everything I can out of this.”

Athletic director Dwayne Lalor says the naming of a coathlete of the year is Jarrett Zilinski rare but it does happen every decade or so. It just goes to show the depth of quality produced by the

athletic program.

“When both players are top en in the province, it’s amazing and a lot of fun to be apart of that,” he said.

Kelsey Lalor had an incredible year, capped with an intermediate girls javelin Kelsey Lalor gold medal at provincials on the weekend. But the list of her athletic accomplishments goes on and on, as she was named MVP of the volleyball team, the basketball team, the badminton team and the track and field team. She also played tennis — finishing as the zone runner up to Raiders teammate Alysha Halsey — and is heading to the Pan-Am games as part of Canada’s women’s baseball team — she is a key contributor on the Red Deer Midget AAA Carstar Braves.

“This is what I enjoy, I think I found my passion really lies in sports,” said Lalor, who credits her teammates for her successes. “I completely enjoy playing sports, I enjoy getting up and going to practice ... because I know it’s an opportunity that I have that not everyone gets to have. Going to games and going to tournaments is my favourite part of every day.”

The scary part is, her younger sister Hayley Lalor is two years behind her and just as dominant, winning the Grade 9 female athlete of the year award after being named MVP of the Grade 9 girls White basketball team, the Grade 9 badminton team, the Grade 9 track and field team and received a

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Raiders award for volleyball.

Next year the two sisters will be on the same teams.

“We’re best friends, we’re with each other all the time, I can only hope that we are teammates next year that would be awesome, I love playing with Hayley,” said Kelsey. “There’s always that competition back and forth, but I think it’s that good competition to help one another out to get better and excel.”

For Dwayne Lalor, it was a proud night as a father, watching his two girls deservedly clean up at the awards night.

“Both of the girls really like to play and they’ve got great teammates,” he said “They like coming to practice, they’ll come down early, they’ll be here in the morning on days when the team doesn’t practice and there’s an open gym. As a dad, that’s wonderful to see them excited about participating in sports and getting the opportunity to do stuff that sports gives you, it opens a lot of doors for you.”

Like any good athletic director, Lalor is also aware the downtime until next year will be short with football hitting the field in August and volleyball not far behind. They have their work cut out for an encore.

“We have a group of kids that play all of the sports, all of our top end kids, you’ll see them on the court or on the pitch from September till June,” he said. “I hope the youngsters learn from the older kids that the more you play, the easier it is and the better you are.”

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SCOREBOARD Hockey NHL Scoring Leaders

Tampa Bay (2) vs. Chicago (3) (Series tied 2-2) Wednesday, June 3 Chicago 2 Tampa Bay 1 Saturday, June 6 Tampa Bay 4 Chicago 3 Monday, June 8 Tampa Bay 3 Chicago 2 Wednesday, June 10 Chicago 2 Tampa Bay 1 Saturday, June 13 Chicago at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m.

Monday, June 15 Tampa Bay at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, June 17 x-Chicago at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m. x — if necessary.

Wednesday’s summary Blackhawks 2, Lightning 1 First Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Seabrook Chi (interference) 9:10, Garrison TB (interference) 11:41, Toews Chi (highsticking) 12:42, Timonen Chi (hooking) 16:33, Killorn TB (high-sticking) 19:08.

Second Period 1. Chicago, Toews 10 (Sharp, Hossa) 6:40.

2. Tampa Bay, Killorn 9 (Filppula, Stamkos) 11:47.

Penalties — Seabrook Chi (cross-checking) 7:19.

Third Period 3. Chicago, Saad 8 (Kane) 6:22.

Penalties — Stamkos TB (delay of game) 1:04.

Shots on goal Tampa Bay 9 8 8 — 25 Chicago 2 12 5 — 19 Goal — Tampa Bay: Vasilevskiy (L, 1-1-0); Chicago: Crawford (W, 11-6-0).

Power plays (goal-chances)Tampa Bay: 0-4; Chicago: 0-3.

Tyler Johnson, TB Nikita Kucherov, TB Patrick Kane, Chi Duncan Keith, Chi Ryan Getzlaf, Ana Jonathan Toews, Chi Corey Perry, Ana Jakob Silfverberg, Ana Alex Killorn, TB Steven Stamkos, TB Derick Brassard, NYR Ondrej Palat, TB Marian Hossa, Chi Rick Nash, NYR Victor Hedman, TB Ryan Kesler, Ana Patrick Sharp, Chi Andrew Shaw, Chi Derek Stepan, NYR Brad Richards, Chi Valtteri Filppula, TB Brent Seabrook, Chi Pat Maroon, Ana Sami Vatanen, Ana Keith Yandle, NYR Zach Parise, Minn Dan Boyle, NYR Hampus Lindholm, Ana Cam Fowler, Ana Matt Beleskey, Ana Brandon Saad, Chi Chris Kreider, NYR Alex Ovechkin, Wash Teuvo Teravainen, Chi Johnny Gaudreau, Cgy Andrew Cogliano, Ana Ryan McDonagh, NYR Joel Ward, Wash Francois Beauchemin, Ana Jiri Hudler, Cgy Nicklas Backstrom, Wash Ryan Callahan, TB

G 13 10 10 2 2 9 10 4 8 7 9 8 4 5 1 7 4 5 5 3 3 7 7 3 2 4 3 2 2 8 7 7 5 4 4 3 3 3 0 4 3 2

A 10 12 10 18 18 10 8 14 9 10 7 8 12 9 13 6 9 7 7 9 9 4 4 8 9 6 7 8 8 1 2 2 4 5 5 6 6 6 9 4 5 6

Pts 23 22 20 20 20 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 16 14 14 13 13 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 8 8

Basketball NBA Playoffs FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Cleveland 2, Golden State 1 Thursday, June 4: Golden State 108, Cleveland 100, OT Sunday, June 7: Cleveland 95, Golden State 93, OT Tuesday, June 9: Cleveland 96, Golden State 91 Thursday, June 11: Golden State at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Sunday, June 14: Cleveland at Golden State, 6 p.m. x-Tuesday, June 16: Golden State at Cleveland, 7 p.m. x-Friday, June 19: Cleveland at Golden State, 7 p.m.

NBA Playoff Leaders Scoring G Davis, NOR 4 James, CLE 17 Curry, GOL 18 Harden, HOU 17 Ellis, DAL 5 Griffin, LAC 14 Beal, WAS 10 Butler, CHI 12 Paul, LAC 12 Aldridge, POR 5 Lillard, POR 5 Nowitzki, DAL 5

FG 47 192 171 129 52 140 81 94 95 37 39 38

FT PTS 32 126 106 509 84 510 163 462 15 130 76 357 49 234 59 275 48 265 32 109 25 108 26 106

AVG 31.5 29.9 28.3 27.2 26.0 25.5 23.4 22.9 22.1 21.8 21.6 21.2

Soccer 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup PRELIMINARY ROUND Group A GP W L T GF GA Pt Canada 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Netherlands 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 China 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 New Zealand 1 0 1 0 0 1 0

GP 1 1 1 1

GF 10 4 0 0

GA Pt 0 3 0 3 4 0 10 0

Cameroon Japan Switzerland Ecuador

GP 1 1 1 1

Monday’s results At Vancouver Cameroon 6 Ecuador 0 Japan 1 Switzerland 0 Friday’s games At Vancouver Switzerland vs. Ecuador, 5 p.m.

Japan vs. Cameroon, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, June 16 At Winnipeg Ecuador vs. Japan, 3 p.m.

At Edmonton Switzerland vs. Cameroon, 3 p.m.

GP 1 1 1 1

Group D W L T 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0

GF 3 3 3 1

GA Pt 1 3 3 1 3 1 3 0

GP Brazil 1 Costa Rica 1 Spain 1 South Korea 1

Group E W L T 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0

GF 2 1 1 0

GA Pt 0 3 1 1 1 1 2 0

Tuesday’s results At Montreal Brazil 2 South Korea 0 Spain 1 Costa Rica 1 Saturday, June 13 At Montreal Brazil vs. Spain, 2 p.m.

South Korea vs. Costa Rica, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, June 17 At Moncton, N.B. Costa Rica vs. Brazil, 5 p.m.

At Ottawa South Korea vs. Spain, 5 p.m.

Sunday’s results At Ottawa Norway 4 Thailand 0 Germany 10 Ivory Coast 0 Thursday’s games At Ottawa Germany vs. Norway, 2 p.m.

Ivory Coast vs. Thailand, 5 p.m.

Monday, June 15 At Winnipeg Thailand vs. Germany, 2 p.m.

At Moncton, N.B. Ivory Coast vs. Norway, 2 p.m.

Group C W L T 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0

U.S. Nigeria Sweden Australia

Monday’s results At Winnipeg Sweden 3 Nigeria 3 U.S. 3 Australia 1 Friday’s games At Winnipeg Australia vs. Nigeria, 3 p.m.

U.S. vs. Sweden, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, June 16 At Vancouver Nigeria vs. U.S., 6 p.m.

At Edmonton Australia vs. Sweden, 6 p.m.

Saturday’s results At Edmonton Canada 1 China 0 Netherlands 1 New Zealand 0 Thursday’s games At Edmonton China vs. Netherlands, 4 p.m.

Canada vs. New Zealand, 7 p.m.

Monday, June 15 At Montreal Canada vs. Netherlands, 5:30 p.m.

At Winnipeg China vs. New Zealand, 5:30 p.m.

Germany Norway Thailand Ivory Coast

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NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs FINAL

Group B W L T 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0

B2

GF 6 1 0 0

GA Pt 0 3 0 3 1 0 6 0

France Colombia Mexico England

GP 1 1 1 1

Group F W L T 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0

Tuesday’s results At Moncton, N.B. Colombia 1 Mexico 1 France 1 England 0 Saturday, June 13 At Moncton, N.B. France vs. Colombia, 11 a.m.

England vs. Mexico, 2 p.m.

Wednesday, June 17 At Ottawa Mexico vs. France, 2 p.m.

At Montreal England vs. Colombia, 2 p.m.

End of Preliminary Round

GF 1 1 1 0

GA Pt 0 3 1 1 1 1 1 0

at Edmonton’s Shaw Conference Centre. ● Rodeo: Innisfail Pro Rodeo, Daines Ranch, 7 p.m.

Today ● Ladies fastball: Collins Barrow Rage at Topco Oilsite Panthers at Great Chief 1 at 7 p.m.; N. Jensen Bandits at Snell & Oslund Badgers at Great Chief 2 at 7 p.m.; TnT Athletics at Stettler at 7 p.m. ● Senior men’s baseball: Canadian Brew House Rays at North Star Sports at Great Chief 1 at 6:45 p.m.; Play it Again Sports Athletics at Printing Place Padres at Great Chief 2 at 6:45 p.m.

Saturday

Friday ● Junior B lacrosse tier III: High River Heat at Olds Stingers at 7:30 p.m.; Olds Mavericks at Calgary Axemen at 9 p.m. ● Senior women’s lacrosse: Red Deer Rage at Calgary Cougars at 8:30 p.m. ● Parkland baseball: Lacombe Dodgers at Red Deer Razorbacks at Great Chief at 7 p.m.; Rocky Red Dogs at Innisfail Indians at 7 p.m. ● Boxing: Adrenaline Rush, headlined by Red Deer’s Cam O’Connell vs Mario Perez

● High School Soccer: League final tournament at Edgar Athletic Park. ● Alberta Football League: Calgary Gators at Central Alberta Bucs at 7 p.m. at ME Global Field Lacombe. ● Women’s Major Soccer League: Red Deer Rampage at Calgary CFSC Major at noon ● Midget AAA baseball: Edmonton Cardinals at Red Deer Carstar Braves at noon and 3 p.m. at Great Chief. ● Bantam AAA baseball: St. Albert Cardinals at Red Deer Servus Credit Union Braves at 1 and 4 p.m. at Great Chief. ● Peewee AAA baseball: Sherwood Park Athletics at Red Deer Braves at noon, 3 and 6 p.m. at Great Chief Park ● Men’s Division 2 rugby: Red Deer Titans at Calgary Canucks at 1:45 p.m.

● Women’s Rugby: Red Deer Titans at Calgary Irish Athletic Club at noon. ● Junior B tier I lacrosse: Red Deer TBS Rampage at Sherwood Park Titans at 3:30 p.m. ● Martial Arts: Super Fights 23 at Westerner Prairie Pavilion. ● Rodeo: Innisfail Pro Rodeo, Daines Ranch, 1 and 7 p.m.

Sunday

● Midget AAA baseball: Red Deer Carstar Braves at Edmonton Cardinals at noon and 3 p.m. ● Bantam AAA baseball: St. Albert Cardinals at Red Deer Servus Credit Union Braves at 11 a.m. at Great Chief. ● Peewee AAA baseball: Sherwood Park Athletics at Red Deer Braves at noon at Great Chief Park ● Junior B tier II lacrosse: Red Deer Renegades at Okotoks Ice at 4 p.m.; Lacoka Locos at Strathmore Venom at 2 p.m.

Baseball Canadians selected in the 2015 Major League Baseball draft The 30 Canadians who were selected during the 2015 Major League Baseball first-year player draft which ended on Wednesday (with round, overall selection total, drafting club, name, position, hometown and current team: First Round — 12. Miami, x-Josh Naylor, 1B, Mississauga, Ont., Ontario Blue Jays; 28. Atlanta, x-Michael Soroka, RHP, Calgary, BF Redbirds; Second Round — 57. N.Y. Yankees, Jeff Degano, LHP, Surrey, B.C., Indiana State University; Fourth Round — 115. Cincinnati, x-Miles Gordon, OF, Oakville, Ont., Great Lake Canadians; 121. Milwaukee, x-Demi Orimoloye, OF, Orleans, Ont., OttawaNepean Canadians; Fifth Round — 143. Chicago Cubs, x-Ryan Kellogg, LHP, Whitby, Ont., Arizona State University; Ninth Round — 272. Toronto, Connor Panas, 3B, Toronto, Canisius (N.Y.) College; 274. Cleveland, Devon Stewart, RHP, Maple Ridge, B.C., Canisius (N.Y.) College; Round 10 — 302. Toronto, x-Owen Spiwak, C, Mississauga, Ont,, Odessa (Texas) College; 310. Detroit, Cole Bauml, OF, Muenster, Sask., Northern Kentucky University Round 13 — 398. Oakland, x-Brett Siddall, OF, Windsor, Ont., Canisius (N.Y.) College; Round 15 — 463, Baltimore, x-Chris Shaw, C, Winnipeg, University of Oklahoma; Round 16 — 473. Chicago Cubs, x-Michael Foster, OF, Pickering, Ont., Northeastern (Mass.) University; Round 17 — 505.

Cincinnati, x-JD Williams, 2B, Brampton, Ont., Ontario Blue Jays; Round 18 — 535. Cincinnati, xIsaac Anesty, LHP, Guelph, Ont., Ontario Blue Jays; Round 22 — 655. Cincinnati, x-Darren Shred, RHP, Brampton, Ont., Ontario Blue Jays; 673. Baltimore, Tristan Graham, OF, Vancouver, Northeast Texas CC, Round 23 — 688. Tampa Bay, Reign Litkeman,. RHP, Red Deer, Big Bend (Wash.) CC; 698. Oakland, Eric Senior, OF, Toronto, Toronto Mets; Round 28 — 848. Oakland, Marc Berube, RHP, Trois Pistoles, Que., University of Pittsburgh; Round 29 — 884. Washington, x-Phil Diedrick, OF, Ajax, Ont., Northern Kentucky University.

Round 30 — 899. N.Y. Mets, x-Jackson Wark, RHP, St. Albert, Alta., Edmonton Prospects; Round 31 — 920. Minnesota, x-Tristan Pompey, OF, Milton, Ont., Toronto Mets; Round 32 — 955. Cincinnati, x-Will McAffer, RHP, North Vancouver, B.C..

North Shore Twins; 975. L.A. Angels, Conor LillisWhite, LHP, Toronto, University of British Columbia;

Round 34 — 1,014. Philadelphia, Ben Pelletier, OF, Varennes, Que., Ailes du Quebec/Patriotes RiveSud; Round 36 — 1,077. San Diego, Alex Webb, RHP, Surrey, B.C., University of British Columbia; Round 36 — 1,090. Detroit, x-Daniel Pinero, SS, Toronto, University of Virginia; Round 39 — 1,172.

Toronto, Mattingly Romanin, IF, Burlington, Ont., Chicago State University; Round 40 — 1,211. St. Louis. x-Joey Hawkins, SS, Whitby, Ont., Missouri State University.

Source: Baseball Canada

New York Tampa Bay Toronto Baltimore Boston Kansas City Minnesota Detroit Chicago Cleveland Houston Texas Los Angeles Seattle Oakland

American League East Division W L Pct 33 26 .559 32 28 .533 31 30 .508 28 30 .483 27 33 .450 Central Division W L Pct 34 23 .596 33 26 .559 31 29 .517 28 30 .486 27 31 .466 West Division W L Pct 34 27 .556 31 27 .534 29 30 .492 27 32 .458 23 37 .383

Boston (Miley 5-5) at Baltimore (Tillman 3-7), 5:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Richards 5-4) at Tampa Bay (Colome 3-2), 5:10 p.m.

Washington New York Atlanta Miami Philadelphia

GB — 1 1/2 3 4 1/2 6 1/2

St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati Milwaukee

GB — 2 4 1/2 6 1/2 7 1/2

Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego Arizona Colorado

GB — 2 1/2 4 6 11 1/2

Wednesday’s Games Toronto 7, Miami 2 Washington 5, N.Y. Yankees 4, 11 innings Baltimore 5, Boston 2 Chicago Cubs 12, Detroit 3 Tampa Bay 4, L.A. Angels 2 Seattle 9, Cleveland 3 Kansas City 7, Minnesota 2 Houston 1, Chicago White Sox 4 Texas at Oakland, late Thursday’s Games Seattle (Happ 3-1) at Cleveland (Marcum 2-1), 10:10 a.m.

Texas (Ch.Gonzalez 2-0) at Oakland (Kazmir 2-4), 1:35 p.m.

National League East Division W L Pct 31 28 .525 31 29 .517 29 30 .492 24 36 .400 22 39 .361 Central Division W L Pct 39 21 .650 31 26 .544 32 27 .542 27 31 .466 22 38 .367 West Division W L Pct 34 25 .576 34 26 .567 30 31 .492 27 31 .466 27 31 .466

GB — 1/2 2 7 1/2 10 GB — 6 1/2 6 1/2 11 17 GB — 1/2 5 6 1/2 6 1/2

Wednesday’s Games Cincinnati 5, Philadelphia 2 Toronto 7, Miami 2 Washington 5, N.Y. Yankees 4, 11 innings St. Louis 4, Colorado 2 Pittsburgh 2, Milwaukee 0 Chicago Cubs 12, Detroit 3 Atlanta 4, San Diego 1 San Francisco 8, N.Y. Mets 5 Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, late Thursday’s Games San Diego (Cashner 2-8) at Atlanta (Teheran 4-2), 10:10 a.m.

Colorado (Rusin 2-0) at Miami (Phelps 2-3), 5:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Lincecum 6-3) at N.Y. Mets (Niese 3-6), 5:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (Lorenzen 1-1) at Chicago Cubs (Wada 0-1), 6:05 p.m.

Washington (Roark 2-2) at Milwaukee (Garza 4-7), 6:10 p.m.

Awards Grade 9 Female Athlete of the Year — Hayley Lalor Grade 9 Male Athlete of the Year — JJ Graham Female Athlete of the Year —Kelsey Lalor Male Athlete of the Year — Ben Pasiuk and Jarrett Zilinski Curtis McKee Award — Molly Rumohr Allistar Mahood

and Jarrett Zilinski Tennis — Jarrett Zilinski High School Girls Rugby — Bretton Bowd High School Boys Rugby — Cody Hawkes and Mischa Maree Grade 9 Track and Field — Hayley Lalor and Vince Barbuco High School Track and Field — Kelsey Lalor and Nick Boomer

MVP Awards Golf — Ben Isaac Grade 9 X-C Running — Rebecca Smith and Izaac Vriend High School X-C Running — Shaelyn Moltzahn and Robert Chauvet Grade 9 Football — Sean Vandervlis High School Football — Ben Pasiuk Grade 9 Girls Red Volleyball — Brenna Higham Grade 9 Girls BlackVolleyball — Journey Flewell Grade 9 Boys Volleyball — JJ Graham Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball — Kallie Loewen Junior Varsity Boys Volleyball — Joe Hallman Senior Girls Volleyball — Kelsey Lalor Senior Boys Volleyball — Jarrett Zilinski Grade 9 Girls Red Basketball — Emma Gallant Grade 9 Girls White Basketball — Hayley Lalor Grade 9 Boys Red Baskeball — Isaiah Paterson Grade 9 Boys White Basketball — Vince Barbuco Junior Varsity Girls Basketball — Gaia Shaw Junior Varsity Boys Basketball — Kyle Pangan Senior Girls Basketball — Kelsey Lalor Senior Boys Basketball — Cam Black Grade 9 Badminton — Hayley Lalor High School Badminton — Kelsey Lalor High School Girls Handball — Bretton Bowd and Muftaha Adair High School Boys Handball — Justin Van Tetering

Most improved Golf — Jesalyn Reimann Grade 9 X-C Running — Isaiah Paterson High School X-C Running — Madalyn Smith and Vance LeMasurier Grade 9 Football — Nathan Warren High School Football — Randy Murdoch Grade 9 Girls Red Volleyball — MacKenzie Read Grade 9 Girls BlackVolleyball — Lauren Pasiuk Grade 9 Boys Volleyball — Andy Reed Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball — Chloe Hoppus Junior Varsity Boys Volleyball — Jacob Higham Senior Girls Volleyball — Jayda Aasman Senior Boys Volleyball — Brayden Nowosad Grade 9 Girls Red Basketball — Jolyn Tuazon Grade 9 Girls White Basketball — Faith Kreiser Grade 9 Boys Red Baskeball — Jaret Pack Grade 9 Boys White Basketball — Jared Lower Junior Varsity Girls Basketball — Julien Jones Junior Varsity Boys Basketball — Joaquin Suazo Senior Girls Basketball — Molly Rumohr Senior Boys Basketball — Jonathan Goulet Grade 9 Badminton — JJ Graham High School Badminton — Noah Lord High School Girls Handball — Lizzy Cundict High School Boys Handball — Jared Ferguson Tennis — Kallie Loewen, Jayda Aasman High School Girls Rugby — Sierra Laye

Lindsay Thurber Raiders Atheltics Awards

High School Boys Rugby — Vance Lemasurier Grade 9 Track and Field most dedicated — Heather Ritchie High School Track and Field — Shaelyn Moltzahn and Daegen MacDonald Raider Award Golf — Jenaea Reimann Grade 9 X-C Running — Jaret Pack High School X-C Running — Tanis Wiancko and Andrew Armstrong Grade 9 Football — Kade Best High School Football — Tony Morelli Grade 9 Girls Red Volleyball — Kodee Bao Grade 9 Girls BlackVolleyball — Hayley Lalor Grade 9 Boys Volleyball — Isaiah Paterson Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball — Emma Dickman Junior Varsity Boys Volleyball — Sheridan Cook Senior Girls Volleyball — Kaylee Domoney Senior Boys Volleyball — Ben Holmes Grade 9 Girls Red Basketball — Erin Musselman Grade 9 Girls White Basketball — Emma Holmes Grade 9 Boys Red Baskeball — Erik Sveinson Grade 9 Boys White Basketball — Kade Best and Sean Vandervlis Junior Varsity Girls Basketball — Kieren Gray Junior Varsity Boys Basketball — Andrew Ma Senior Girls Basketball — Kiera Fujimoto Senior Boys Basketball — Jarrett Zilinski Grade 9 Badminton — Leizel Somosa High School Badminton — Scotti Neustaeter High School Girls Handball — Melissa Hernandez High School Boys Handball — Kole Weik Tennis — Spencer McKie High School Girls Rugby — Reece McGuire High School Boys Rugby — Tony Morelli Grade 9 Track and Field — Adam Broomfield High School Track and Field — Caleb Heinrichs

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be highlights this year, like Canadian Bareback Champion Jake Vold on Kesler’s Blue Wings, or saddle bronc rider Jim Berry of Rocky on Turbo Rocket, while Ponoka’s Luke Butterfield gets to nod his head for another Calgary Stampede horse, the legendary Stampede Warrior. Bull rider Scott Schiffner is matched up with one called I’m a Hustler.

Neither Kyle nor his cousin Denver will be bringing their bronc saddles to the rodeo this year as contestants, focusing instead on producing a successful event.

And on the sidelines, Jack Daines has been offering his experience and advice, and helping the next-gen Daines deal with sponsors.

“Jack has done such a great job for 54 years,” commented Kyle Daines.

“He’s helped introduce us to sponsors, so he can hand it over completely next year. We want him to be able to come and just enjoy the rodeo. It’s his turn

to watch what we can do now.”

Like the other members of his family, Kyle grew up with the rodeo, and has many special moments from the past etched in his mind.

“I remember things like when Dan Mortensen and Rod Hay had a bronc riding showdown. It was the kind of thing that makes your hair stand up on your neck.”

“We just wanted to continue the tradition Jack started. We don’t want to change a lot, just a few little things.

We’d love to be able to take this rodeo another 54 years, and hand it over to our kids!”

The Junior rodeo starts at 1:00 pm tomorrow (Friday), with the pro performance beginning at 7:00 pm. A ticket for the afternoon will include the evening action as well. On Saturday there’s rodeo at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm, with the final performance Sunday at 1:00 pm. The $20 admission tickets are available at the Daines Ranch gate.

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American participants. As alFINSTAD While Jack will still ways, the barrel racers lead be around, it’s the Daines the charge with 122 entered. ‘cousins’ at the helm this One of the goals is to up year, according to spokesthe entertainment value man Kyle Daines. The sadand keep the performances dle bronc rider has been joined in the around two hours in length. effort by Dana Smith Daines, Dusty, “We want to people to be enterWyatt, Adam, and on the entertain- tained. It seems a two hour window ment front, Denver Daines. is just right. People don’t want to sit “And my dad Danny has been a big longer than that. We want to keep evhelp too,” noted Kyle. erybody there, and have them wanting While the new crew has kept a lot to come back.” of the familiar elements to the event, Rodeo clown Dennis Halstead is there are also some fresh features. on the program, along with popular “We held a bucking bull futurity equine performer Niki Flundra. The Tuesday, followed by a sale of bull rid- scoreboard this year will have video. ing stock that night at the auction mar- Former bull rider Tyrel Jensen has ket,” said Daines. crafted the trophy buckles, and the There were 42 bulls in the futurity, barrel racing winner will receive a trowhich was topped by an entry from phy diamond ring this year. As always, Young Money Cattle Company, earning there’s a strong emphasis on top buck$2655. A bull from Wild Hogg’s came in ing stock, and some new participants second, followed by Flying High Rodeo will be there, like Bar C5, Nanson Vold Company of Elnora in third place. Fly- and Flying High Rodeo Company. ing High also topped the evening sale, Daines has studied the matchups attracting $14,500 for a bull calf called and points to several he feels could

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Blue Jays’ bats help finish off sweep of Marlins

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Blue Jays 7 Marlins 2 TORONTO — Scott Copeland’s first stint with the Blue Jays lasted just one game, but that was long enough to make a strong impression on manager John Gibbons.

The 27-year-old Copelan provided the Blue Jays with seven innings of one-run baseball Wednesday afternoon, allowing six hits and striking out seven as Toronto thumped the Miami Marlins 7-2.

“He was unbelievable. I don’t see how you can do it any better than that,” Gibbons said. “I don’t know how many ground balls he had today, but that’s kind of who he is. He really stood out. It was his first start for us. He definitely opened up everybody’s eyes.

“Everybody thought he was good, but to actually go out there and do it, that’s going to help him out in the future.”

Copeland (1-0) was recalled on Tuesday night and made a spot start in place of Aaron Sanchez.

“You just go out there and try to help the team win. Keep the streak they have alive and pound the strike zone and get ground balls. Let players make plays,” the right-hander said. “At first I was up in the zone, but after that first inning I kind of got in the groove and started pounding the zone.

“You just go out there and compete and hopefully the managers and coach’s eyes are open now and next time something happens, I’ll be up here.”

Copeland was returned to triple-A Buffalo after Wednesday’s game, with the Jays saying they will make a counter-move Friday before starting a threegame series in Boston.

Justin Smoak and Russell Martin hit back-to-back homers in the fourth while Jose Reyes and Josh Donaldson went deep in the seventh as Toronto (31-30) moved one game above .500 for the first time since May 9.

The loss drops Miami (24-36) to 3-6 during interleague play this season.

“Obviously we ran into a very hot Blue Jays team,” said Marlins manager Dan Jennings. “They can swing the bats. They’re as good a hitting club as we’ve faced to this point. When we made mistakes, they made us pay. They punish the ball. They hunt the fastball and when you make a mistake with it, they’re swinging.”

Marlins starter Tom Koehler (4-4) allowed six earned runs on eight hits while striking out seven in

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Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Miami Marlins during seventh inning interleague baseball action in Toronto on Wednesday.

6 2/3 innings of work.

The Blue Jays took a 2-0 lead in the second.

Edwin Encarnacion led off the inning with an infield single. Smoak followed it up with a ground rule double. Then Encarnacion scored on a Martin base hit thanks to a throwing error from Marlins’ third baseman Martin Prado.

Two batters later Smoak scored on a sacrifice fly from Kevin Pillar.

Toronto added to its lead in the fourth. Encarnacion got things started with a lead off double off the wall in right. Smoak then took Koehler deep to right field off of the suites in the third deck for his fourth home run of the season.

Martin followed up with a solo shot, his ninth of the season, giving the Blue Jays a 5-0 lead.

Encarnacion finished the day 2-for-3 and left the game following his at-bat in the eighth after his left shoulder injury flared up.

“It feels good. I want to make sure I (don’t reinjure it),” said Encarnacion, who missed two games with the injury earlier in the week. “Take today and tomorrow off and come back again.

“We were winning the game and better to rest.”

Miami got on the board in the fifth when Ichiro Suzuki tripled to centre, scoring Jeff Mathis.

Reyes took Koehler out of the park in the seventh for his second home run of the season and Donaldson followed up with his 17th of the season.

Marcel Ozuna accounted for the other Marlins run, taking Jays reliever Brett Cecil deep in the ninth.

Coyotes keep chugging despite arena drama

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Owners change and the relationship between the Arizona Coyotes and the City of Glendale carries on like a soap opera. Meanwhile, team general manager Don Maloney and coach Dave Tippett keep chugging along.

For six years Maloney and Tippett have witnessed so many arena debates and votes that the latest drama isn’t interrupting their daily work. The city council voted to nullify the Coyotes’ lease at Gila River Arena on Wednesday night, something the team feels is “without merit.”

“We are disappointed with the city’s decision to violate its obligations under the agreement that was entered into and duly approved only two years ago,” the Coyotes said in a statement. “We will exhaust any and all legal remedies against the city of Glendale for this blatant violation of its contractual obligations to us.”

In hockey operations, however, it’s business as usual.

“This isn’t our first time at the dance, so to speak,” Maloney said in a phone interview earlier Wednesday. “We’ve been through this now for such a long time we’re sort of numb to it.

“It’s just a little white noise in the background for us. We’re quite confident that it’ll get settled and worked out the best way possible for us.”

Tippett, who will be back for his seventh season behind the bench, said he’s become “immune” to arena controversies.

“My focus has always been to control what I can control and that’s what happens on the ice,” Tippett said in a phone interview. “The business part of it and the legal wrangling and all that stuff that’s happened here, you’re aware of it, but it’s not something that comes into your day-to-day thought process.”

In an interview with Sportsnet during Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final, NHL commissioner Gary Bet-

‘IF THIS IS HOW GLENDALE DOES BUSINESS, I THINK THEY’RE GOING TO HAVE FAR MORE PROBLEMS THAN DEALING WITH THE COYOTES.’ — GARY BETTMAN NHL COMMISSIONER

tman weighed in and expressed he is not troubled with the current situation.

“I’m actually really not concerned about the Coyotes, if I lived in Glendale I’d be concerned about my government because all this is about is an attempt to renegotiate a lease that was negotiated in good faith and validly adopted by the city council in Glendale less than two years ago,” said Bettman.

“If this is how Glendale does business, I think they’re going to have far more problems than dealing with the Coyotes.”

Bettman added that he believes hockey can still work in Glendale, with the right support.

“I think if they get a break, and outside forces such as government doing something that seems highly unusual and inappropriate, they didn’t need this, and frankly it’s inappropriate that the city of Glendale is trying to renege on their lease,” said Bettman.

Legally, lawyer Nick Wood said in a statement the City of Glendale is trying to “renege on a valid con-

tract that was negotiated fairly and in good faith.”

President and CEO Anthony LeBlanc said in an email through a team spokesman that the city is trying to force the Coyotes to renegotiate their lease and that they “have no intention of doing anything in light of the provocative acts of the city.”

Amid the uncertainty, the Coyotes have met for months to come up with a blueprint for next season and the long-term future. First up is the draft later this month, where Arizona has the third pick.

Maloney has received significant interest from teams trading for the pick, including one recent offer that includes three pieces.

“We’ll just have to see where the offers come,” Maloney said. “I’ve had a lot of conversations on that pick early, and generally those deals get done on the draft floor or the night before the draft. That’s when we’re probably going to get our best offer.”

With Connor McDavid the presumptive No. 1 pick to the Edmonton Oilers and Jack Eichel second to the Buffalo Sabres, the Coyotes’ spot is an envious one for teams looking to jump the line. The Coyotes could move down in the first round and pick up players who can help now or in the near future as they try to get back to contention.

“Are there two or three pieces that we say, ’You know what, this is a way to accelerate our development as a franchise?”’ Maloney said. “Keeping in mind that over the next four or five years we want to be where Tampa and Chicago are and really competing for a Cup.”

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — TPC Southwind looks nothing like Chambers Bay, leaving the St. Jude Classic to offer only that final chance at honing a swing or putting stroke under the pressure of competition.

That’s more than enough for the likes of Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Retief Goosen and Graeme McDowell at a course where par is a good score.

“The fact that I’m going to be out trying to focus on each shot, try to control my misses, hit good shots, make birdies and really try to get in contention, and that type of mental preparation can only really occur in competition,” Mickelson said Wednesday after his practice round. “It’s hard to replicate at home.”

Mickelson is back here for the fifth time after finishing tied for second in 2013 and tied for 11th last year. Winless since the 2013 British Open, he tied for second at the Masters and tied for fourth at the Wells Fargo Championship. But he tied for 65th at Memorial last week and spent Monday and Tuesday trying to work on his game.

“I feel like it’s not far away, so we’ll see where it goes ...,” Mickelson said. “I’m going to try to get a little momentum heading into the U.S. Open next week, and hopefully I’ll have a good tournament.”

Steven Bowditch, who won the Byron Nelson two weeks ago, and Harris English are among those here hoping to play their way into the U.S. Open with possibly four spots available for those in the top 60 of the world rankings Sunday night.

Johnson, who won here in 2012, is the highestranked player at No. 7 in the world followed by Mickelson (No. 19) and Billy Horschel (20).

“I feel like the last couple years when I’ve played here and I’ve gone in to play at Merion, it’s been a big help, getting used to that kind of mindset,” Horschel said. “I’m looking forward to a great week and then hopefully going to the U.S. Open.”

This is the ninth straight year this tournament has been slotted the week before the U.S. Open, and the course has played so much tougher since a renovation in 2004 cut par by a stroke to 70. The course was lengthened to 7,239 yards, and Bentgrass greens were replaced by Champion Bermuda.

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Canada coach credits time in New Zealand for shaping philosophy

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Four years ago, John Herdman led New Zealand to its first ever point at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. And the Football Ferns did it in dramatic fashion, scoring in the 90th and 94th minute to pull even with Mexico at 2-2. “To win our first point in this way is like winning the World Cup,� Herdman said at the time. “If we’d had another three minutes or so, I reckon we would have gone on and won.�

The tie followed eight straight tournament losses for New Zealand. And on the heels of impressive showings in losses to Japan and England in Germany, it helped showcase the young coach on the world stage.

The Football Ferns had already been eliminated from contention, losing to England on an 81st-minute goal.

So Herdman had work to do in getting his young team back on track.

The coaching job did not go unnoticed. “Ultimately that (Mexico) result caught the eye of some people ... it was the result that got us the Canada job,�

Herdman said.

New Zealand (12th) finished ahead of Canada (16th) at the tournament. A feat accomplished, as Herdman notes, “on a 30th of the budget and a tenth of the population.�

Less than two months later, Herdman was Canada’s coach.

On Thursday, the 39-year-old Herdman renews acquaintances with New Zealand and former assistant coach Tony Readings at the World Cup. The former under-20 coach, English-

born like Herdman, has experienced success of his own at the New Zealand helm. In London at the 2012 Olympics, the 39-year-old Readings led New Zealand to the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time.

The Kiwis lost 2-0 to the U.S. in the quarter-finals. Canada, under Herdman, won bronze after losing to the eventual champion Americans in the semifinals.

No. 17 New Zealand is coming off a 1-0 loss to the 12th-ranked Netherlands at this tournament. Canada, ranked eighth, downed No. 16 China 1-0 in its opener.

A win Thursday and Herdman’s team can head to Montreal for its final pool game Monday against the Dutch, knowing that progress to the knockout rounds is assured. The goal is to finish first in Group A which means less travel while — temporarily at least — avoiding elite opposition.

New Zealand will always have a special place for Herdman. It gave him the chance to develop and flex his coaching muscles.

It also shaped him as a man, as he looked to rebuild New Zealand football while juggling the duties of technical director and women’s World Cup and Olympic coach.

Herdman essentially worked around the clock. “What I did learn with that team is it takes a lot to break you,� said Herdman, whose work ethic is renowned. “And you start to realize the real potential of human capacity.�

He also learned to connect with his players. Herdman credits former New Zealand goalkeeper Kristy Hill, one of the team’s Maori leaders, for helping

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Canada’s head coach John Herdman during a practice session in Edmonton on June 5, 2015. Four years ago, Herdman led New Zealand to its first ever point at the Women’s World Cup. him understand the importance of the spiritual side of team-building. “With her influence you start to realize that you really do have to touch the heart before you take the hand,� he said. “And that is a philosophy that I’ve maintained throughout my coaching over the last six or seven years.�

Herdman brought some of his closest advisers with him to Canada.

When he lined up for the anthems for the Mexico game four years ago in Sinsheim, he had goalkeeping coach Simon Eaddy and sports scientist Cesar Meylan next to him. Both are on his Canadian staff.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With his trademark self-deprecating humour, James Hinchcliffe jokes that he received “a complete oil change� after his accident during preparations for the Indianapolis 500.

All kidding aside, the IndyCar driver recognizes he’s lucky to be alive.

Hinchcliffe suffered a life-threatening leg injury May 18 when a piece of his suspension broke during a crash and pierced his leg. IndyCar’s safety crew had to act quickly to extract him from the car and pump him with more than 14 points of blood as they raced him in an ambulance to an Indianapolis hospital.

Hinchcliffe, who was in critical condition when he was rushed into emergency surgery, said Wednesday he has no memory of the race to save his life. “I’m not sure if it’s some sort of defence mechanism or biology taking over — despite being conscious throughout the whole process, I have mercifully been spared any memory of the accident whatsoever,� said the native of Oakville, Ont. “Even the first couple days at the hospital are a bit of a blur. I remember waking up in ICU, knowing that obviously I’d had an accident, that I was somewhere I probably shouldn’t be.�

It wasn’t until he’d been moved from ICU several days later and family remembers recounted their experiences from that day that Hinchcliffe realized “just how serious the injuries were and how very close it was to being a different story.

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Julien says fate not guaranteed despite keeping job after Bruins missed playoffs

Gretzky: McDavid will learn as he goes on draft day

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Wayne Gretzky can’t offer Connor McDavid much advice about how to handle the pressure of the NHL draft later this month. The Great One never went through the experience himself.

But on June 26, he’ll be watching with interest from his summer home in Idaho as the Edmonton Oilers, his former team, select first overall and likely take the highly touted McDavid.

“They’re going to learn a lot as they go along here because you have to experience it yourself to know exactly what it’s all about,” Gretzky said of the McDavid family. “The good news is he’s going to a wonderful city and the people there are going to treat him with a great deal of respect.

“They’re going to idolize this young man because he’s that good of a hockey player.”

While Gretzky has done it all in hockey, he was never drafted to a professional league.

Instead, Gretzky signed with the Indianapolis Racers of the World Hockey Association in 1978 as a free agent straight out of major junior.

Gretzky was traded to Edmonton later that year and moved with the Oilers to the National Hockey League when it merged with the WHA in

1979.

“I never really thought about not getting drafted. It wasn’t something that ever bothered me,” Gretzky said Tuesday at the Toronto Blue Jays game, where he was attending a reception for the Joe Carter Classic celebrity golf tournament. “Even when I signed in the WHA, originally I signed for seven years, I really felt like I was going to play in the WHA for seven years and I might not even get into the NHL until I was 25.

“I’ve never really contemplated or worried about the fact that I wasn’t drafted.”

The one time Gretzky was drafted — by the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League’s Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in 1977 — he was not the top pick. Tom McCarthy and Steve Peters were selected ahead of him.

“I wasn’t even the first pick and that’s OK,” said Gretzky. “I was really excited and proud of the fact that I went to Sault Ste. Marie. I really loved playing there for the year I played.”

Gretzky, who holds 40 NHL regular-season records and 15 more in the post-season, believes McDavid will be one of the all-time great players and could bring a Stanley Cup back to Edmonton.

“I’ll be the first guy to shake his hand if he breaks my records or if he breaks some of my records,” said Gretzky. “Good for him, that’s what it’s all about.”

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WILMINGTON, Mass. — Claude Julien knows that just because he’s now the NHL’s longest-tenured coach doesn’t mean his stint with the Boston Bruins has more stability.

“It just means that I’m probably the next one to fall off the totem pole, right?”

Julien said Wednesday. “I’m going to try to make it last as long as I can.”

Bruins general manager Don Sweeney announced last week that he would retain Julien for a ninth season, even though Boston didn’t make the playoffs this season — the first time during Julien’s tenure.

Julien became the league’s longesttenured active coach when Mike Babcock left the Detroit Red Wings to coach the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Bruins’ 96 points in the standings were the most ever by a team that failed to qualify for the post-season. Boston fired general manager Peter Chiarelli on April 15. Chiarelli had hired Julien and given the coach a contract exten-

ANAHEIM DUCKS Coach Bruce Boudreau will return to the Anaheim Ducks next season, although he’ll be without one of his assistants.

Assistant coach Brad Lauer was fired Tuesday after general manager Bob Murray completed his post-season evaluation of the three-time Pacific Division champion Ducks.

They lost the Western Conference Fi-

sion, which will start next season, last fall. Bruins President Cam Neely said it would be up to the next general manager to determine Julien’s fate.

“I was just waiting to see if that was going to be a good match and it turned out to be,” Julien said of Sweeney, who had been assistant general manager before he was promoted May 20.

Sweeney eventually determined that Julien and his entire staff was worthy of returning next season and made an official announcement at the NHL Combine in Buffalo on June 5.

Julien has a record of 351-192-79 in eight seasons with Boston. He led the Bruins to a Stanley Cup in 2011 and an Eastern Conference championship in 2013. Julien won the Jack Adams Award as coach of the year in the 2008-09 season.

Most important for Sweeney and Julien was agreement on style of play and what changes needed to be made to improve the Bruins’ performance.

“The game evolves, the rules change.

Again, the personnel of your team changes,” Julien said. “So you make adjustments accordingly.” nals to the Chicago Blackhawks in seven games last month.

Lauer had been on Boudreau’s staff since their arrival in November 2011.

Lauer coached the Ducks’ power play, which ranked 28th in the NHL. Boudreau has turned the Ducks into a Stanley Cup contender, and they’ve advanced an additional round in each of the past three postseasons.

Assistants Trent Yawney and Scott Niedermayer are expected to return.

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RELAY FOR LIFE

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To kick off the Relay for Life Cancer, survivors wearing yellow T-shirts made two laps around the relay course at the CrossRoads Church west of the City of Red Deer during the relay last year. This year, the annual event is scheduled to begin on Saturday at noon and run until midnight at CrossRoads, west of Hwy 2 off 32nd Street west of the city. Funds raised during the event will go to Canadian Cancer Society.

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● Central Alberta Gliding Club is hosting 2015 Canadian National Soaring Contest June 8 to 19 at Olds/Netook Airfield. Sponsors, volunteers, and community groups are sought to provide prizes, for logistics such as showering and camping amenities, hotel accommodations and lodging, golf carts, porta-potties, hosting pancake breakfasts, banquets, and barbecues. A public viewing area with concessions will be available during the event. The gliders will take off around noon and return around 4 p.m. See Facebook for more details. Contact teebear@telusplanet. net or call 403-341-9125 to get involved. ● Lacombe Rotary Club Lobster Dinner will go June 12 at Lacombe Memorial Centre.

Cocktails at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and silent and live auction. Live entertainment and MC featuring Danny Hooper. Cost is $75 per person from Lacombe Signmasters, or Lacombe Rotary members. Tables of eight may be reserved.

Proceeds to Rotary projects including Youth Unlimited Drop-In Centre, and Lodwar School in Kenya. See www.lacomberotary.ca, call 403-782-7446. ● Talk Derby To Me Murder Mystery in support of Friends of Flying Cross Ranch Society will be held June 12 and 13 at 6 p.m., and June 14 at 3 p.m. at Flying Cross Ranch located four miles north of Lacombe off Hwy. 2. Zap Theatre Company of Ponoka will perform A Derby Way to Die. Dress in derby attire and hats. For tickets and information see www. flyingcrossranch. com, 403-350-7368. Funds will help kids experience equine activities regardless of income level. ● Blackfalds Days 2015 — Building Community Spirit — takes place June 12 to 14. Highlights include family edition of Amazing Race, slo-pitch tournament, free barbecues, Town Councillors’ pancake breakfast at Abbey Centre, family street dance, party in the park and much more. To find out specifics, see www.blackfalds.com, or contact info@blackfalds.com, or phone 403-885-4677. ● Sylvan Lake Quilter’s Guild Show will be featured at Sylvan Lake Community Centre on June 12, 1 to 8 p.m. and June 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5. Door prizes, tea, refreshments, vendors, raffle, free parking. Contact muzfur@shaw.ca. ● Hard of Hearing Support Group presents Everything You Want to Know about Hearing Aids but were afraid to ask on June 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. at abc Country Restaurant. Guest speaker Sandra Duncan will speak about different types of hearing aids. No charge to attend. Not a sales meeting. Please RSVP to speakupcentralalberta@gmail.com, 403-356-1598. ● Red Deer Legion Branch #35 year round events: Singles Bridge on Thursdays at 1 p.m. (all levels welcome, including beginners) and Texas Hold ‘Em on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.; meat draws on Fridays at 5 p.m., and Saturdays at 4 p.m. Phone 403-3420035. ● Red Deer Legion presents Flash Back Freddie on June 12 and 13, and Randy Hilllman on June 19 and 20 from 8 p.m. to midnight for their weekend dances. Phone 403-342-0035. Legion members are required to show their valid membership card. Nonmembers cover charge is $5.

● Freedom Walk in support of Magdalene House Society will be held on June 13 starting at Streams Church to Rotary Park and back. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. with the walk at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served to participants at the end of the walk.

See www.magdalenehouse.ca for registration. ● Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life will take place at CrossRoads Church starting at noon on June 13 continuing to midnight. Teams, volunteers, pledges welcome. Contact Callie, 403-309-5432, Callie.

Leshchyshyn@cancer.ca, or see reddeer. relayforlife@cancer.ab.ca ● Epilepsy Association of Calgary Central Alberta picnic will be held June 13, noon to 2 p.m. at Rotary Park. See www. epilepsycalgary.com, or contact 403-3583358, normak@epilepsycalgary.com. ● World Wide Knit in Public Day will be featured at all branches of Red Deer Public Library on June 13. Drop in and knit any time in the afternoon at any branch. Simple instructions and supplies will be available. ● Patio Opening Party at Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library will be celebrated on June 13 starting at 12:30 p.m., and a launch of the community herb garden will be featured. Refreshments and snacks provided. ● Lacombe Farmers Market will be held at the Lacombe Arena parking lot on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 9. Features homemade baking, breads, fruit and vegetables when in season, crafts, jewelry, woodwork, honey, eggs, meats, jams, and much more. Phone 403-782-4772, or 403877-1280. ● Games Day at Red Deer Royal Canadian Legion is offered every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Enjoy board games, cards, and more. Bring extended family and friends or come for time of fun for all ages. Contact Bev at 403-342-0035. ● Nature Savvy Saturdays at Kerry Wood Nature Centre are offered from 1 to 4 p.m. each week. Enjoy a nature-themed craft or activity. All ages invited to drop in and for a seasonal nature-inspired craft or activity.

Phone 403-346-2010. ● Royal Canadian Air Force Association members meet at noon on the second Saturday of the month at the ABC Country Restaurant for a luncheon and business meeting. Guests are welcome. Next meeting is June 13. The association preserves and perpetuates the traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force and advocates a proficient and well equipped air force in Canada. The local 703 Wing provides a forum for serving former participants in military and civil aviation and a meeting of like minded people. Contact Al at 403-341-3253, or email to amlow@shaw.ca. ● Senior Citizens Downtown House has several upcoming events, regular card games and tournaments and special tournaments: Cribbage every Thursday at 1:30 p.m.; Whist every Friday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on June 19; 500 every Monday and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on June 29; Fun Contract Bridge every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Games cost $3. Tournaments cost $6.

A Roast Beef Supper will be held on June 19 at 5:30 p.m. for $15 in advance. A Jam Session will be held on June 13 at 1:30 p.m. for $2.50. Phone 403-346-4043. ● Red Deer River Naturalists — Saturday Bird Focus meets Saturday at the Kerry

Wood Nature Centre to depart on excursions in central Alberta. Dates and destinations are: June 13 — Riverbend Golf Course (meet in first parking lot at bottom of the hill). The walks will start at 7 a.m. Contact Keith at 403347-6883.

Sunday ● Ride 4 Rotary Charity Motorcycle Event on June 14 will depart from Southpointe Common and head to Last Chance Saloon in Wayne. Registration at 9 a.m. with the ride starting at 10 a.m. in front of Milano for Men. Cost is $30 per person with breakfast, barbecue lunch, and one poker hand provided. Riders can also participate in skills competition. Prizes and more. All proceeds to local charities through Sunrise Rotary Club grants. Sponsored by Milano for Men, Steenwyk Custom Shoes and Orthotics, and East Side Marios. Contact 403-340-0066 or johan@steenwyk.com. ● 2015 Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes will be held on June 14 at G.H. Dawe School in support of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Check in time is at noon followed by five km walk starting at 1:30 p.m. Jamie Foodfin from Ponoka will perform at the event.

Contact Melissa at mzimmermann@jdrf.ca, 403-742-5373. ● Seniors Church meets at 11 a.m. on Sundays at Bower Kin Place for hymns and gospel preaching. Phone 403-347-6706. ● Sunday Sampler on June 14 presents the taste of 1885 with bannock cooked over a wood stove, homemade jam, and tea at Fort Normandeau from noon to 1:30 p.m. Call 403-347-7550 for information. ● Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk at Fort Normandeau in support of the exhibit Walking With Our Sisters will highlight some traditional Metis and First Nations uses for local plants on June 14 at 3 p.m. Phone 403347-7550.

Monday ● Sylvan Lake Seniors Centre offers Wii bowling on Mondays, men’s yoga, exercise class, drop in Scrabble and games and evening drop-in cribbage on Tuesdays, lunches and Bible study on Wednesdays, Bingo on Thursdays, yoga, forums and bridge on Fridays. Phone 403-887-5428. ● Chess Club at Red Deer Public Library Dawe Branch welcomes all levels of players from beginner to intermediate to learn chess rules and strategies on Mondays with child players from 5 to 6 p.m. and adult players from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Ends June 15. Cosponsored by Alberta Chess Association.

Phone 403-341-3822. ● A talk by Judy Rebick, activist and author, on “Social Insecurity: Is It Inevitable,” will be offered at Margaret Parsons Theatre at RDC on June 15, 9 to 10;30 a.m. Donations accepted at the door.

Tuesday ● Momstown Alphabet Play for parents with newborns to six years will be offered on May 19 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Red Deer Public Library Timberlands Branch. ● Ellis Bird Farm regular hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday and holiday Mondays. See, www.ellisbirdfarm.ca, or call 403-885-4477, 403-346-2211. Terre It Up Catering with Blake and Pavla are back at the Tea House offering delicious entrees, ice cream, treats and much more. Tea House reservations can be made by calling 403-5864547. ● Free barbecues, hosted by Atco Gas and the Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre’s S.A.F.E. program will be held throughout the summer in the Red Deer area.

On June 16 enjoy the barbecue at Blackfalds Community Hall from 5 to 7:30 p.m. ● Sunrise Toastmasters is held Tuesday mornings at 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. at 40 Holmes Street. Toastmasters improves both communication and leadership skills. Everyone welcome. Phone 403-343-0091 or see www. toastmasters.org ● Red Deer Legion Branch #35 offers karaoke at Molly B’s Pub on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m., and wing night on Thursdays from 5 to 10 p.m. Phone 403-342-0035. ● Lacombe and District Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Lacombe Memorial Centre. No meetings Dec., Jan. and Feb. Call 403-782-5061 or email pamela.d.neumann@gmail.com. ● Red Deer Celiac Support Group meets in the coffee lounge at the south location of Sobeys Inc. on the third Tuesday of every month starting at 7 p.m. Those sensitive and allergic to gluten are invited to come out and find out more about celiac disease, gluten free diets and products, support, fellowship, coffee and goodies. See www.celiac.ca, or contact Clarice at 403-341-4351 or Marlene at 403-346-6235.

Wednesday ● Take Off Pounds Sensibly (T.O.P.S.) is a non-profit weight loss support organization which holds regular weekly meetings in Red Deer and Blackfalds. Learn about nutrition, portion control, food planning, exercise and more. Visit a meeting free of charge.

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

For locations and information call Gail at 403340-1859 or toll free at 1-800-932-8677 or see www.tops.org. ● Sunset Yoga at Crimson Lake Beach will be offered June 17, July 8, 15 and 22 from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. No previous experience req1uired. Bring a towel, sarong, or mat.

Cost is $10 carpool/walk; $15 individual, $20 per family. No pre-registration required. Meet at the beach. For information, call or text Tracy King at 403-846-8414. ● Parkland Airshed Management Zone (PAMZ) Annual General Meeting will be held June 17, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at Best Western Plus Chateau Inn, Sunset Room, Sylvan Lake. The meeting will include an update on air quality in Central Alberta and strategies to monitor and improve it. Refreshments served.

For more information, Kevin Warren, executive director, 403-862-7046, or see www. pamz.org ● Mac and Cheese for a Cause Luncheon presented by GrammaLink-Africa will be held June 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gaetz Memorial United Church. The menu features homemade macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, buns, brownies, coffee or tea, for a cost of $15 at the door. Visa and Mastercard accepted. All proceeds to Stephen Lewis Foundation to support African grandmothers raising grandchildren orphaned by HIV/AIDS. Contact Diane at 403-346-2174. ● Norwegian Laft Hus is open Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy baking, gifts and much more at the log house with the sod roof behind the Red Deer Recreation Centre, south of the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. Contact norwegianlafthus@ gmail.com, 403-347-2055 for information or to arrange different times to visit. ● Gamblers Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Red Deer Regional Hospital, Lower Level Room 504. Contact rdgahomegroup@gmail.com, see www.albertaga.net, or phone the Alberta hotline at 1-855-222-5542. ● Red Deer Legion Old-Time Dance with Black Velvet is on June 17 at 7 p.m. Cost is $7, or $13.95 with buffet starting at 5 p.m.

Phone 403-342-0035.

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Suicide bomber targets ancient Egyptian temple LUXOR, Egypt — A suicide bomber blew himself up Wednesday close to the ancient pharaonic temple of Karnak in southern Egypt, a site visited by millions every year, the government said. No tourists were hurt and the Nile-side monument was not damaged.

The attack was the second this month near a major tourist attraction in Egypt, marking a shift in tactics in a campaign of violence waged by Islamic militants against the government of President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi. The attacks suggest extremists are shifting from shootings and bombings of security forces to targeting Egypt’s vital

tourism industry.

The industry is only just beginning to recover from the turmoil in the country since 2011. On June 3, gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire outside the famed Giza Pyramids on the outskirts of Cairo, killing two police officers.

In Wednesday’s violence, officials said security at Karnak prevented the suicide bomber from entering the temple complex, and the forces battled two gunmen who were with him, killing one and capturing the other.

Karnak is one of Egypt’s biggest tourist draws, a complex of temples, colossal statues, obelisks and massive columns built by a succession of pharaonic dynasties. The oldest sections date back nearly 4,000 years.

Mohammed Sayed Badr, the governor of Luxor province, told The Associated Press that the attack was “an attempt to break into the temple of Karnak.”

“They didn’t make it in,” he said.

Badr said the suspicions of police were raised when they saw three men

RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, June 11, 2015 B7 Hot ash tumbled down Sinabung’s carrying bags get out of a car in a parking lot. One began running when slopes up to 2.5 kilometres (1.5 miles) police ordered them to stop, so the pofrom its smouldering mouth, governlice fired at him and an explosive belt ment volcanologist Surono said. He he was wearing blew up. The Tourism urged villagers to stay out of the main Ministry said in a statement that the danger zone, which stretches 7 kiloman detonated his “explosive device,” metres (4 miles) to the southeast of the killing himself instantly. crater. No injuries were reported.

A second man had a gun and “The growing size of the lava dome opened fire at police before he was is very unstable,” said Surono, who shot and killed. The third attacker was goes by one name, adding that smoulwounded in the shootout and arrested, dering rocks mixed in with hot gases Badr said. may tumble down at any time.

The volcano in North Sumatra province has been shooting smoke and ash more than 500 metres (1,640 feet) into the air since Monday. Authorities counted more than 50 separate eruptions early Wednesday, but said vilTANAH KARO, Indonesia — A lages outside the evacuated area were volcano in western Indonesia that has not in immediate danger. been spewing clouds of searing gas Mount Sinabung is among about 130 high into the air let out a new powerful active volcanoes in Indonesia, which burst Wednesday. is prone to seismic upheaval due to its Authorities are closely monitoring Mount Sinabung on Sumatra, one of In- location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an arc of volcanoes and fault lines endonesia’s main islands, after placing it at the highest alert level last week. circling the Pacific Basin.

Volcano unleashes burst of hot ash down slopes

REGISTRATIONS LOCAL EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS ● Sheraton Celebrity Dance Off 2016 now accepting applications from local charities for sponsorship. Applications are available at www.celebritydanceoff.ca. All applications must be received at celebritycanceoff@ gmail.com by 4 p.m. on June 19. ● Family Night Out — Amazing Race Style — will be offered on June 19 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Kinsmen Arenas. Fun filled activities, healthy snacks, family prizes, and more. Cost is $5 per participant, Register with Family Services of Central Alberta, www.fsca.ca, or call Leanne at 403-3095834. ● The Danish Canadian National Museum in Dickson is holding two events in June. On June 21 a Father’s Day Brunch will be held. Call for reservations. On June 28 a Danish Service and Old Fashioned Picnic will follow with service at 11 a.m. in Danish and English, followed by picnic at 1 p.m. Cost is $12 for adults or $6 for children under 10.

Bring your own picnic or call ahead to reserve lunch at 403-728-0019. ● June music events at The Hub on Ross include: June 17, free event, Kids on Keys, two recitals at 4 and 6 p.m., June 20 Randi Boulton and Amy Thiessen in concert from 7 to 9. Admission is cash at the door, $15 or $30 for family, June 21 Benwood Strings Orchestra Spring Concert, free at 3 p.m. and on June 26, the Ross Street Bell Choir year-end performance at 1 p.m. as opening for Kristy Lawrence’s Live at the Hub performance. For more information call 403340-4869 or visit www.hubpdd.com ● Women’s Outreach Centre Charity Golf Tournament will take place July 9 at Alberta Springs Golf Resort. Funds raised will go towards supporting programs and services offered by the centre. Participate, sponsor, or donate an item or cash. Registration fee is $150 per individual. Space is limited. Registration starts at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m., barbecue at 3 p.m., prizes and auction at 4 p.m. To register or donate, please contact Darcy 403-347-2480 or darcy@womensoutreach.ca.

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Thursday ● Sylvan Lake Municipal Library events: G.A.S.P. on June 18 from 4 to 5 p.m. featuring a free wrap up party with a water balloon fight and picnic; Teen Time on June 19 from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. featuring a free wrap up pizza and movie party; Teddy Bear Picnic on June 20 from 1 to 2 p.m., free but registration is required — bring a teddy bear and enjoy stories, snacks, games, craft; Summer Reading Kickoff on June 27, 1 to 2 p.m.

Contact 403-887-2130 or corrie.brown@prl. ab.ca. ● Perogy Supper at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church will be hosted by Knights of Columbus Council 9559 on June 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Adults cost $11, children ages 10 years and under cost $6, at the door. Contact David at 403-782-5828 or Eugene at 403-347-2335. ● Stettler Old Tyme Dance is held on the third Thursday of every month, next June 18 with live band Orange Blossom Special, at The Hub upstairs at Stettler Recreation Centre. Dance from 5 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m.

Hot supper from 6 to 7 p.m. Tickets at the door cost $20 per person, $10 for dance only, $14 for supper only. Phone 403-742-5640. All ages welcome. ● Fireside Readers book club will meet on June 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Red Deer

● Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) will hold its Annual General Meeting and Forum on June 19, at the Quality Inn North Hill in Red Deer from 9 a.m. to 3;30 p.m. A cost of $20 includes refreshments and lunch. For information or to register go online to www.rdrwa.ca, email info@rdrwa. ca or call Kelly at 403-340-7379 by noon on June 15. ● Memorial Society of Red Deer and District offers information on funeral options. An annual membership costs $25 and can be transferred to other societies in North America at little or no cost. To purchase a membership, or find out more, phone 403340-3898, or go to www.memorialsocietyrd. ca, or email to info@memorialsocietyrd.ca. ● Affirm — a group that provides safe and confidential support to people of all sexual orientation and their families and friends, from people that have walked this road before as sexual minorities, parents, siblings and friends. They meet once a month in Lacombe.

For more information, call Ross at 403-7823671 or Marg at 403-782-1887. ● Tree House Youth Theatre summer camps now accepting registrations. Ages 9 to 11 meet July 20 to 26 and ages 12 to 17 meet from July 27 to Aug. 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with performances on Fridays.

Cost is $290; financial assistance may be available. For information or register, contact treehousetheatre@gmail.com or call 403986-0631. ● Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Battling Against Breast Cancer Slo-Pitch Tournament will be held on July 11 at Edgar Ball Diamonds, Red Deer. Teams comprising a minimum of 10 people and a maximum of 15 (three must be female) are encouraged to register. All teams must raise a minimum of $1,500 to participate. Awards will be handed out to both the top team and top individual fundraisers. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, or raffle please call Laura Reynolds at 1-844-302-2223 or email lreynolds@cbcf.org. ● Central Alberta Singles Club is spon-

soring a dance on June 27 at Royal Canadian Legion Innisfail Hall. Music by Phil Wayne.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. Non-singles and everyone welcome. For information, call Elaine at 403-341-7653 or Bob at 403-304-7440. ● Day Camps and Stay Camps for ages 10 to 18 will be offered by Red Deer College throughout the summer. Overnight camps include filmmaking, video game design and visual arts and music. Visit rdc.ab.ca/summercamps to find dates and details or call 403-356-4900. ● Rimbey and District Old Timers Reunion will be held on June 20 at the Peter Lougheed Community Centre. Registration begins at noon followed by light lunch at 12:30. Fee is $10 and includes lunch. Supper will be offered at 5:30 p.m. for $15, with dance to follow with Elmer and Friends. On June 21, breakfast will be served in Paskapoo Park from 7:30 to 11 a.m. for $7. For more information contact Terri at 403-843-6497. ● Alberta Farm Animal Care is offering the Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue course on June 25 and 26 at the Pomeroy Inn and Suites. The course fee is $300 and includes textbook, breakfasts, lunches and snacks. For more information and registration go to tlaer.org or afac@afac. ab.ca ● Slide the City will take place in Sylvan Lake on July 25. Participants can register to slide on the 305 metre slip and slide on Centennial Street. Riders can purchase a three ride pass, or an all day pass. For more information and registration go to www.slidethecity.com ● Charity Golf Classic for Ronald McDonald House Charities will be held at the Innisfail Golf Club on June 25, 8:15 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. Tournament costs are $250 for an individual or $900 for a foursome and include lunch, dinner and prizes. To find out more or to register go to www.rmhcentralalberta. org or call 403-340-2007 for sponsorship opportunities. ● Vacation Bible School — Take the

Plunge — will be offered at First Christian Reformed Church, June 6 to 10 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for children ages four to those entering Grade 6. Enjoy Bible stories, games, crafts, singing, puppet plays. Preregister at http://firstcrcreddeer.org/ or call 403-346-5659 for more information. ● Red Deer Art Club is hosting ACACA Zone Show on June 20 from 1 to 6 p.m., and June 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre. Free of charge.

Winning artists will move on to Alberta-wide finals. ● Bower Community Association will host a free car clinic on June 29 at 7 p.m.

Bring your car for an evening of information on car maintenance with a retired mechanic.

To register, go to newbowerevents@gmail. com or phone Jesse at 403-887-1436. ● Engman Fire Benefit will be held at Crossroads Agricultural Park at Pine Lake on June 20 at 7 p.m. featuring live and silent auctions, food refreshment and entertainment.

A trust fund has been set up at ATB Innisfail under Engman Fire Fund to aid Roselie and Andy Engman and their family who lost their home and possessions in a fire on May 26.

Contact Judy at 403-391-1885. ● Sylvan Lake Seniors Centre bus trip to Spruce Meadows Masters show jumping competition will go on Sept. 9. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. and cost is $55. Bring money for lunch. Register before Aug. 7 by calling Maryan at 403-887-5428. ● Sylvan Lake Senior Centre is sponsoring two bus trips for horse lovers this summer. Take in the Canadian Derby in Edmonton on Aug. 15. Bus to leave at 9:30.

Cost is $42; bring own lunch money. Register before July 15. And on Sept. 9, join the bus tour to Spruce Meadows Masters show jumping competition. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. and cost is $55. Bring money for lunch. Register before Aug. 7. Call Maryan at 403-887-5428 for both trips.

Public Library Downtown Branch in Waskasoo Kiwanis Meeting Room. For discussion will be readers’ choice. Phone 403-342-9110.

See the blog at http://firesidereaders.rdpl.org/.

If you can’t attend meetings, read along and post your comments. ● Delburne Indoor Rodeo will be held at Delburne Agriplex, June 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. each night. Contact Brittany for information at 587-877-4933. ● Cultural Cafe on June 18 explores the topic “what is home for you and others” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Central Alberta Refugee Effort, #200, 5000 Gaetz Ave. Guest speakers from a variety of cultures will be present and ethnic refreshments served. Call 403-346-8818 or see www.immigrant-centre. ca for more information. ● Tees/Clive T.O.P.S. meets every Thursday at Christian Fellowship/Village Missions Church in Clive. Weigh-in from 8:45 to 9:15 a.m. with meeting to follow adjourning at 10:30 a.m. Contact Cathy at 403-747-2135. ● Central Alberta Prostate Awareness and Support Group meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Gaetz Memorial United Church in the parlour. The next meeting is June 18. This group has experience and information to share. Knowing about the prostate, symptoms of prostate cancer, and other prostate diseases can save your life. Men and spouses are welcome.

Phone 403-350-5511. ● SMART Recovery meets on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at Safe Harbour Detox Centre.

Learn about and get support for addictive behaviours. See www.smartrecovery.org, or

phone 403-348-3499. ● Blackfalds Farmers’ Market runs Thursdays from 4 to 7:30 p.m. indoors and outdoors at Blackfalds Community Hall, May 14 to Oct. 1. New vendors are always welcome. Contact Shera-Lee at 403-396-4984 or visit Facebook. ● Innisfail Farmers Market is held at the Innisfail Twin Arena from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday until Sept. 17. The market is all indoor with live entertainment, and a coffee area to sit and visit. Lots of fresh vegetables when in season, baking, pottery, crafts, bedding plants, etc. Contact Christine at 403-8965451. ● The Town of Innisfail will host Roger Brooks — professional speaker in fields of tourism, community branding, downtown marketing and destination marketing — June 18 at 7 p.m. at the Library Learning Centre.

Toonie barbecue offered at 6 p.m. Call the Town of Innisfail at 403-227-3376 for more information.

● Red Deer and District Garden Club meets on June 18 at Kerry Wood Nature Centre at 7 p.m. More information at www. reddeergardenclub.ca or www.facebook.com/ RedDeerGardenClub. For more information call Noreen at 403-357-4071. ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre dance, June 18, 7 to 10 p.m. at the seniors’ centre. Dance to the music of Black Velvet. Admission is $7. Phone 403-3476165, 403-342-2875, or 403-346-3896. ● Red Deer Area Hikers meet on June 18 at the north side of the Red Deer Curling Club parking lot at 8:45 a.m. to depart at 9 a.m. for a 10 km hike at Crimson Lake. Hike will be cancelled if raining or about to rain, or if the temperature is too high for healthy hiking. Bring a lunch. Donation of $0.50 per hike or $5 per season, with fuel costs to be shared for out-of-town hikes based on car pooling and km travelled. Phone Art at 403-347-5778, or Mavis at 403-343-0091 or Sharon at 403340-2497.

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Is her behaviour normal, or should I tell her at the next funeral to pay her respects and leave? — Not Jealous, Just Hurt Dear Not: Please don’t let your insecurities cause you to overreact.

If you trust your husband, it doesn’t matter what his ex-girlfriend does.

And how often does the family have funerals that you need to worry about this?

We agree that she is being inappropriately flirtatious, but it is only a big deal if your husband responds in a similar fashion.

We suggest you chummy up to this ex-girlfriend at these events. It will totally baffle her, greatly impress your husband and make her less of a threat to you.

Dear Annie: You printed a letter from “Expecting Mom in the Midwest,” who asked for a response when rude people ask, “Was it planned?” You suggested, “Why do you need to know?”

I think a good answer would be, “Of course! God planned it!” I love your

HOROSCOPES Thursday, June 11 of perspective.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: TAURUS (April 20-May 20): No matter Hugh Laurie, 56; Gene Wilder, how busy you are at work or 82; Adrienne Barbeau, 70 school, home is where the heart THOUGHT OF THE DAY: is today as you cook, clean, deResist the temptation to sweat clutter, redecorate or just re-arthe small stuff today. range. Then you’ll breathe easy HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Others after a job well done. are drawn to your positive naGEMINI (May 21-June 20): ture and diligent work ethic, but Aim for clear and careful comsometimes you need to be more munication with loved ones and sensitive to the feelings of othcolleagues today Twins. ers.

If you are too hasty and shoot November and December are from the lip, you could end up the best months for love and rowith a misunderstanding on your JOANNE mance. hands.

MADELEINE ARIES (March 21-April 19): CANCER (June 21-July 22): MOORE You’re keen to convey your point The focus is on relationships toof view with plenty of passion, day, as you get serious about energy and enthusiasm but, if spending quality time with loved you come on too strong, you’ll ones. But resist the urge to get just drive others away. So try to keep a sense drawn into dramatic discussions or pointless

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column. — Bossier City, La. Dear Bossier City: Your response was by far the most popular one we received.

We appreciate all who sent in their personal preferences. Here are a few samples: From Pat: Your response was masterful. Another retort (not original to me) would be: “If people ask you, tell them you don’t know.” And a gentler response: “I’m hurt by your question.”

El Paso: In my opinion, a better answer to this question is: “Well, I guess that’s really between my husband and me. Don’t you agree?”

R.: I would simply say, “Yes, it was planned, but if we plan another, should we inform you first?” There seem to be more ignorant and stupid people in today’s world, and they have no filters between their brains and mouths.

P.: When asked, “Was this pregnancy planned,” I would say, “I give up. Was it?” I have used this more times than I can say, and it always works.

Mother of Twins: I would simply ask,

“Were you?”

Tyler, Texas: Someone could reply, “It was more planned than the question you just asked!”

Salisbury, Pa.: I’ve found this response works: “Why in the world would you ask such a personal question? It’s rude, and you’re normally not a rude person. Are you feeling OK?” Whenever you end with a question, the other person feels compelled to answer.

So throw it back in their court, and watch ’em squirm.

They deserve a little squirming.

power plays.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Are you hiding your numerous Leo talents? With Venus and Jupiter visiting your sign, confidence is the buzz word of the moment. So you make sure you are shining for the whole world to see!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’re keen to make your mark on the world as you initiate changes at work or make a difference in your local community. But the more you criticise others, the more you will push them away.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be susceptible to the persuasive charms of a smooth operator today. So have your wits about you, and be careful you don’t get talked into doing something that you really don’t want to do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Pluto power amps up your intensity today, so it will be difficult to communicate in a cool, calm and collected way. But it is a suitable time to study, research or uncover a secret that has others mystified.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t underestimate the importance of networking.

It’s all about one-to-one relationships at the moment for smart Sagittarians. Try not to be offended by what a colleague or friend has to say.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There is the tendency to obsess about the minutiae of daily life, and make mountains out of molehills. So try to step back and view people and situations from a much wider perspective today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Avoid falling into the trap of thinking you have all the answers Aquarius. If you are open to exciting new information and unexpected experiences, then you’ll learn something of great value today.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): With the Moon and Uranus moving through your money zone, the urge to splurge is hard to control at the moment. Just remember — what catches your eye today may not interest you tomorrow.

Joanne Madeline Moore is an internationally syndicated astrologer and columnist. Her column appears daily in the Advocate.

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The Indian peacock has iridescent blue and green plumage. The peacock tail, known as a train, consists not of tail quill feathers but highly elongated upper tail coverts. These feathers are marked with eyespots, best seen when a peacock fans his tail. Both sexes of all species have a crest atop the head. This one was viewed at the Calgary Zoo.

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. You can also find Annie on Facebook at Facebook. com/AskAnnies.

head of the management group opening CannaCamp, said in a statement.

Guests stay in cabins that allow smoking on porches but not inside.

Rates start at $395 per person per night.

Colorado CannaCamp bills itself as world’s first resort for pot users

Frightened dog escapes death, rescued from Poland’s highest mountain

DURANGO, Colo. — Colorado is full of all-inclusive ranch resorts where guests hike, fish, play horseshoes and roast marshmallows. This one has a new offering — smoking pot.

The 170-acre CannaCamp opening July 1 in Durango in southwest Colorado calls itself the nation’s first cannabis-friendly ranch resort.

Guests won’t be given marijuana, because that violates state law. Instead, the resort allows guests to bring their own pot and use it while at the resort. In addition to horseshoes and hiking, guests are offered yoga sessions and workshops on marijuana cultivation.

“We’re bringing an element of luxury to that adventurous, exploratory vibe of childhood summer camp —in a beautiful setting where visitors can enjoy marijuana in a safe, comfortable, social environment,” Joel Schneider,

WARSAW, Poland — The browneyed dog was abandoned on Poland’s highest mountain, possibly taken there to die. Instead he found new friends and a new life.

Using ropes and chains, a group of climbers found him and carried the frightened 10-kilogram (22-pound) animal down from the craggy, icy mountain peak. Anna Plaszczyk, an animal rights activist, said she believes the black-and-tan mongrel could not have made it up the 2,500-meter (8,200-foot) high Rysy mountain by himself and was taken there to die.

She says “it was a death sentence.”

She is urging any witnesses to come forward and wants prosecutors to file charges of possible animal cruelty.

Dariusz Slaby, one of the climbers, said the rescue Friday in Poland’s Tatra mountains took about 10 hours.

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Dear Annie: I am confused about how to handle my husband’s ex-girlfriend, who shows up at his family funerals and stays three hours at the visitation hanging with my husband and reminiscing about the past.

They discuss things out loud with no respect for me.

This woman MITCHELL is married, but & SUGAR never comes to these gatherings with her husband.

And my husband still does her taxes, even though I told him he shouldn’t.

He’s opening the door to trouble.

I do trust my husband, but not her.

She definitely is still attracted to him, and it shows.

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Gavin Roth, left, catches up to a loose ball as Ethan Rey Vandenberg aims to head him off during a Timbit Soccer game this week. After this week’s games, the under-six players are down to their last two weeks of play for the spring session of soccer.

Olds-area gravel pit faces opposition

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Earl Dreeshen, MP for Red Deer, made the announcement recently that the funding will be provided for a publishing internship project.

Located in Riverside Industrial Park, Themes and Variations provides music curriculum material for students form kindergarten to Grade 6.

Heritage Canada provides about $39 million in funding through the Canada Book Fund, which goes to support about 300 Canadian book publishers and industry organizations every year.

The internship program for which the funding was received aims to work worth a Francophone intern to develop resources in French for the publisher.

Alzheimer’s walk June 20 features fun for family Walkers and runners will be pounding the trails near Sunnybrook Farm Museum at Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s on June 20. The goal is to raise $45,000 to fund support services offered in Red Deer and Central Alberta.

Last year, 113 participants raised $40,000 at the annual event.

More than 500 clients in the region access programming that includes support groups for people dealing with dementia, family members, caregivers and health care professionals.

ASANT Café, an online community at www.asantcafe.ca, is also available to help people stay informed, connected and supported.

Brinley Elkes, community relations officer with Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territo-

ries in Red Deer, said there will be more children’s games set up this year before and after the walk, including giant Jenga.

“We have people who have brought strollers along and their dogs as well. It’s family-friendly,” Elkes said on Wednesday.

Registration starts at 4 p.m. and the walk begins at 5 p.m.

Returning to the event this year is Ryan Hawley with his magic tricks, a member of Odd Lot Prop Troupe who will hula hoop it up with participants, Main Artery Design will paint faces, and The Jazz Experiment will provide the dance music. A free barbecue and water will be available to participants.

Individuals and teams can register online at www.walkforalzheimer.ca or by calling 403-342-0448.

Sunnybrook Farm Museum is located at 4701 30th St.

Blackfalds census deadline on June 30 Time is ticking down on Blackfalds residents to submit their census data to the town.

Residents have until June 30 to fill out the simple questionnaire.

The results of the census determine how much funding the town receives in provincial grants.

Each residence has received a census letter with instructions and a Personal Identification Number allowing them to complete the census online at www.blackfalds.com.

Residents who do not complete the online census will be visited by a Town of Blackfalds enumerator.

Anyone who has not yet been provided with a census letter or provided their information to a door-to-door enumerator is asked to contact the town office at 403-8854677. Residents are reminded that the census data is protected under the Alberta Municipal Government Act and under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Landowners in two counties are joining forces to block a proposed gravel pit near Olds.

Eagle Creek Valley Landowners’ Association has been formed in response to a Border Paving plan to open a gravel pit in Mountain View County about 15 km northwest of Olds.

Association member Loretta Lichtenfeld-Wisman is among 70 area landowners in Mountain View and Red Deer Counties that the association says have documented their opposition to the project, which is close to the border of the two counties.

A dozen spoke out a public hearing last month on an application to rezone the site for the 109-acre gravel pit from agricultural to an aggregate extraction/ processing district.

County council approved the rezoning and Border Paving can now apply for a development permit, which would go before the municipal planning commission for approval.

Lichtenfeld-Wisman, who lives within a kilometre of the proposed pit, said many are concerned that the gravel operation will raise water tables in an area along Eagle Creek already prone to flooding.

Nearby residents are also concerned that this pit, which will be the third along the same stretch of road, will disrupt wildlife corridors, affect fisheries, and create odour, noise and traffic problems.

The area was also named an Environmentally Significant Area by the province in 2008.

A proposed asphalt plant has some people worried about noise and pollution.

The association is working to arrange a community meeting of those concerned about the project. Letters expressing their opposition have been sent to local landowners, municipal and provincial government representatives, media and Red Deer River Watershed Alliance.

Border Paving operations manager Roger Walls said the proposed pit is seen as a long-term gravel reserve.

“We don’t have a definitive plan right now as to when we will need the material,” said Walls, who spoke at the public hearing.

The application process for both provincial and municipal permits could begin this winter.

Walls said as part of the approval process, Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development approval is required, along with municipal permits.

The province will review any potential impact to water bodies and aquifers as part of its Water Act licensing.

“We fully intend on working with the County of Mountain View to determine ahead of time what studies they will want us to carry out prior to making our application so we’ve got our experts looking at any concerns the county may have with respect to what we may do there.”

As far as noise, dust and traffic issues, Walls said they intend to do what they can to address residents’ concerns.

Some residents have expressed concern about an asphalt plant that has been proposed. Walls said that is not a permanent feature, but a temporary option that would only be needed if there was a highway-scale paving job to be done in the area.

“By no means will it be a full-time plant. It will be on a very sporadic, parttime basis.”

Margaretha Bloem, Mountain View County’s director of planning and development, said the new aggregate district was created last year to more effectively oversee gravel plant applications.

The change adds an additional step, requiring gravel pit applicants to rezone prior to going ahead. It allows council to make a decision, based partly feedback from the community, on whether the project is an appropriate use for the land before the applicant is required to do more detailed studies supporting their development application.

“Ultimately, it’s a balanced decision they (council) need to make. On this occasion, they considered that it is an appropriate use.”

But final approval is a long way off. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

Help sought to construct new middle school activity area

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF “Middle School kids are still kids” and need to stay active and busy, says the chair of Eastview Middle School’s parent council.

A large outdoor activity centre that’s been three years in the making is, therefore, ready to be installed behind the school.

Volunteers are needed to help assemble the $200,000 play structure, which will include a climbing wall, a rope “beehive” apparatus, frisbee golf, tetherball and workout equipment.

The project came about after some Eastview Middle School students told the school’s parents’ council there wasn’t enough to do on school grounds.

Only volleyball and basketball courts were available at Eastview Middle School, even though some other Grade 6 to 8 schools in Red Deer have playgrounds or activity centres, said parent council chair Tamara Pollock.

She feels the new outdoor equipment will help keep the 11-to-14-yearolds fit, as it was designed with input from phys-ed instructors and students.

It should also help keep them occupied, reducing incidents of bullying and wandering off school grounds.

“It should make supervision easier,” added Pollock.

Since the centre is also for children and youths from the neighbourhood, she hopes members of the wider Eastview community will help during the June 17 to 20 installation. The work will be supervised by an expert from B.D.I. Play Design, so experience is not a requirement.

Those who don’t feel they can help with labour could offer to drop off snacks. Pollock said drinks or granola bars will be appreciated.

She heard some former Eastview students are coming back to lend a hand.

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Although the teens who initially asked for the activity centre are now in high school, she hopes they will still take pride in what their request has achieved.

Pollock believes this new centre will be one of the biggest in Red Deer.

It was funded through a provincial grant, support from non-profits, including Kinsmen, 100 Women, Eastview Community Association, Red Deer Primary Care Network, as well as student and parent fundraisers.

The City of Red Deer is preparing the site.

To volunteer, call 403-343-2455. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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BRIEFS Sylvan company Redcore gives $250,000 to multiplex A Sylvan Lake oilfield company has stepped up with a $250,000 donation to the town’s new multiplex.

Oilfield construction specialists Redcore secured naming rights to an ice surface in the $33.5-million NexSource Centre being built in the town and expected to be ready for the 2016 hockey season.

NexSource Centre will feature two ice surfaces, five-sheet curling rink, child and youth activity area, running track and seniors centre.

Fundraising efforts include a “Buy a Seat” initiative. Donors can buy either $275 or $175 seats. Donors will be recognized with a name plaque featuring a family or business name.

More information on the centre and fundraising opportunities is available at www.nexsourcecentre.ca.

Tell your blood donor story to encourage donations National Blood Donor Week runs to June 14 and Canadian Blood Services is inviting donors to share their reasons for donating on social media to inspire new donors.

Donors can tell their stories using the hashtag #sharemore.

New donors are needed to help replenish the blood supply on a regular basis and prepare for the summer season, when many regular donors are away or not in a position to give.

Canadian Blood Services needs about 170,000 additional donors per year to maintain the national blood supply.

About 52 per cent of Canadians say they, or a family member, have needed blood or blood products for surgery or for medical treatment.

To book an appointment to donate, visit blood.ca.

Charity motorcycle ride heads out on Sunday Rotary Club of Red Deer Sunrise is presenting its first charity motorcycle ride, called Ride 4 Rotary, on Sunday.

The event starts from Milano for Men at Southpointe Common in Red Deer at 10 a.m.

Motorbikes will travel to Delburne and Three Hills before ending at the Last Chance Saloon in Wayne, which is 14 km southeast of Drumheller. It is hoped the fundraiser will become an annual event.

Registration is $30 per person, including breakfast, barbecue lunch and one poker hand. Riders can also participate in a skills competition.

All proceeds from the ride will support Sunrise Rotary Club grants.

For more details, go to http://portal. clubrunner.ca/976.

Crime prevention barbecues to run through summer Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre is hosting a series of six barbecues this summer to help teach local residents how to create safer communities.

The barbecues are from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and are helped by donations from ATCO Gas. Terry Lee Ropchan, executive director of the crime prevention centre, said empowering people will help build vibrant and healthy communities.

The first barbecue was Tuesday in Parkvale at Pioneer Lodge.

Other barbecues are: ● June 16, Blackfalds Community Hall at 4810 Womacks Rd. ● June 23, Inglewood Symphony Senior Living at 10 Inglewood Drive. ● July 14, Johnstone/Kentwood at EMS/Fire Station at 311 Jordan Parkway. ● July 28, Morrisroe at the West Community Centre on 5 McIntosh Ave. ● Aug. 11, Oriole Park community centre at 5 Ogden Ave. For more information about the

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The Remembering the Children Society program elders joined City of Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer, and staff and students at the Alternative School in Red Deer on Tuesday for a Talking Circle on the theme of Remembering the Children. Veer will also sign a proclamation naming today as Remembering the Children Day in Red Deer. The day honours the students who attended the Red Deer Indian Industrial School and those who died there, and draws attention to Red Deer’s part in the nationwide residential school tragedy. local crime prevention centre, go to www.cacpc.ca.

Hotel hostage accused has case put over to June 17 The Edmonton man accused of holding two Black Knight Inn employees hostage will likely head to trial after he made an appearance in court on Wednesday.

Joel Pierre Doctor, 30, faces two charges of forcible confinement, two charges of aggravated assault and one charge of mischief over $5,000.

Represented by Dana Carlson, he appeared in Red Deer provincial court before Judge Jim Mitchell.

Carlson indicated he intended to choose to be tried by a judge alone in Court of Queen’s Bench with a preliminary inquiry. Inquiries are held to test the strength of the Crown’s case before heading to trial.

Carlson had yet to file some paperwork and so Mitchell adjourned the matter to June 17.

Doctor was granted bail and has been released from custody.

Red Deer RCMP were called to the Black Knight Inn on April 28 to a reported hostage situation. It is alleged a hotel guest assaulted an employee with a metal pipe and forced another to jump down the laundry chute.

nizations that represent the respective groups.

April’s numbers, released this week, show that injury collisions were cut in half as compared to March. A continuing trend in the early months of 2015 was no reported fatal collisions.

This result puts the six-month rolling average of injury collisions at 55.

If that number drops to 50, it increases the amount Taylor donates.

For more information visit www. leadrs.ca.

London Drugs accepts waste from home-cleaning items Environmentally-conscious residents now have a place to recycle their home-cleaning waste.

London Drugs has teamed up with TerraCycle Canada to roll out a new program to accept air-freshener cartridges, bottle caps, Swiffer packs, trigger heads, wipes packaging and other waste.

A donation will be made to the Canadian Cancer Society for every piece of waste dropped in the collection box at the London Drugs (2004 50th Ave. in Red Deer).

The drop boxes have been installed at 78 locations in Western Canada.

For more information, visit www. terracycle.ca.

Learn about edible plants on Ford Normandeau walk

Lacombe restricts water use as dry conditions persist

Learn about the plants often ignored as they are walked past and what makes them more than meets the eye at Fort Normandeau.

An edible and medicinal plant walk, in support of Walking With Our Sisters, will be held on Sunday at 3 p.m.

People are invited to learn about some traditional Metis and First Nations uses for local plants, some of which may surprise.

Walking With Our Sisters is a commemorative art installation to honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous Women of Canada and the U.S. For more information, call 403-3477550.

Lacombe is the latest community to bring in water restrictions because of the unusually dry spring.

The city is asking its residents to conserve water and embrace even-odd lawn watering days. Those with oddnumbered addresses can water on odd days and vice versa.

This watering conservation measure does not apply to newly laid sod or plantings.

Residents are also encouraged to water early or late in the day. Midday watering can see up to half of the water lost to evaporation.

Using rain barrels, mulching lawns and testing toilets for leaks are other ways to conserve water.

Sylvan Lake and Penhold have also recently introduced water restrictions.

Injury collisions on decline in April, statistics show A steep drop in injury collisions in April bodes well for the monthly tracking of the Red Deer Road Users Challenge.

Organized by retired engineer Doug Taylor, the challenge tracks monthto-month vehicle collision statistics to look at trends. Twice a year, Taylor donates up to $12,000 of his own money based on statistical targets.

That money is distributed to four groups: college students, high school students, seniors and adults. The money is donated to schools and local orga-

Stolen identity suspect sought by Red Deer police Red Deer RCMP seek the public’s help in identifying a woman who used stolen identification to get fraudulent loans at several payday loan companies.

The suspect used identification from a purse that was stolen from a parked vehicle in January 2015 in Red Deer.

In June, the victim of that theft began to receive payment demands from a payday loan company in Red Deer and learned that her stolen identification had been used by an unknown woman to take out a loan of almost $1,500.

The same female suspect took out another loan at a cash company in Ontario, producing fake documentation such as pay stubs and banking information at both locations to back up the stolen identification.

Police recommend several steps if you suspect or know that you are a victim of identity theft or fraud, or if you unwittingly provided personal Surveillance photo information or financial inforof suspect. mation: ● Contact your local police force and file a report. ● Contact your bank or financial institution and credit card company. ● Contact the two national credit bureaus and place a fraud alert on your credit reports; Equifax Canada toll free at 1-800-465-7166 and TransUnion Canada toll free at 1-877-5253823. ● Always report identity theft and fraud to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at www.antifraudcentre.ca.

RCMP ask anyone with information that will help identify this suspect to contact the Red Deer detachment at 403-343-5575. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

Food bank offers pet food for residents who need help Alberta Animal Services and the Red Deer Food Bank have teamed up to feed the “Pets of the Homeless.”

The program is an effort to regularly supply donated pet food through food banks to residents who cannot afford to properly provide for their pets.

People who are experiencing homelessness can obtain assistance and pet food at the Red Deer Food Bank (at 7429 49th Ave.) or by calling 403-3461505.

Pet food can be donated at Alberta Animal Services (4640 61th St.) or at the Adoption Centre inside Petland Red Deer (5250 22nd St.).

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Fall from grace CBC CUTS TIES WITH ANOTHER HIGH-PROFILE STAR conflict with my political journalism at the CBC and never intentionally used my position at the CBC to promote the TORONTO — The CBC has abruptly business,” he said. “This month, fol“ended its relationship” with high-pro- lowing a difficult dispute with my partfile news host Evan Solomon, saying it ner, I took steps to end our business relationship.” determined he had acted in Solomon said he was ways that were “inconsis“deeply sorry” for any damtent” with its code of ethics. age his activities had done The departure of Soloto the trust CBC, its viewers mon, one of CBC’s bestand its listeners put in him. known news personalities, “I have the utmost rewas announced Tuesday spect for the CBC and what night barely an hour after a it stands for,” he said.

Toronto Star report alleged Solomon, who is based he had “secretly been broin Ottawa, was the host of kering lucrative art deals” Power and Politics show on with people he has dealt CBC television and host of with through his job.

The House on CBC radio.

In a statement issued CBC News editor-inabout two and a half hours Evan Solomon chief Jennifer McGuire sent later through his lawyer, a note to staff on Tuesday Solomon said he never intentionally used his position at CBC night announcing that the broadcaster to promote a private business partner- was cutting ties with the 47-year-old journalist. ship he was involved in.

“I regret to inform you that CBC Solomon said he formed the partnership with a friend in 2013 to broker News has ended its relationship with Canadian art. He said the business Evan Solomon host of Power and Polinvolved only two clients and noted itics and The House,” she said in an that he disclosed the business to CBC email.

“We will be making announcements earlier this year.

“I did not view the art business as a about the interim hosting of these proBY THE CANADIAN PRESS

grams in the next few days.”

CBC spokesman Chuck Thompson said the broadcaster determined some of Solomon’s activities were “inconsistent” with the organization’s conflict of interest and ethics policy, as well as its journalistic standards and practices.

Sources at the CBC said Solomon’s departure was discussed at an emotional meeting of the Power and Politics team after its Tuesday’s show, which was airing when the Star story was published.

The issue over Solomon’s activities comes after several CBC on-air personalities also found themselves in the news over their alleged conduct.

Former CBC radio host Jian Ghomeshi is facing several sexual assault charges and was fired after CBC executives saw what they described as graphic evidence that he had physically injured a woman. Ghomeshi has admitted to engaging in rough sex but said it was consensual. His lawyer has said he will plead not guilty to the charges.

CBC business reporter Amanda Lang recently came under fire for an alleged conflict of interest in her reporting — although a review by the broadcaster found she abided by journalistic standards.

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Even CBC’s chief correspondent and national anchor, Peter Mansbridge, faced questions last year after reports he made a paid speech to petroleum producers.

Mansbridge said he has never publicly promoted or opposed oilsands development and the CBC’s ombudsman said Mansbridge did nothing wrong by accepting fees for the speaking engagement, noting that his speech focused on what it means to be a Canadian.

In its report on Solomon, The Star cited the CBC code of ethics, which states “employees must not use their positions to further their personal interests.”

The newspaper alleged Solomon was taking “secret commission payments” related to art sales between a Toronto-area art collector and people he dealt with as a host at CBC. In at least one case, the Star reported, Solomon took commissions of over $300,000 and allegedly didn’t tell the buyer he was being paid fees for his involvement in the deal.

The newspaper said Jim Balsillie, co-founder of Research In Motion (now known as BlackBerry), and former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney were among the people Solomon connected to an art collector he knew.

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Five metal bands will make noisy music tonight at Red Deer’s kickoff to Farmageddon.

Wife’s Tail, Wraith Risen, Cryptopis, Awaken the Abstract and This Monster Won’t Die will be performing starting from 8 p.m. at The Vat. Farmageddon is an open air metal festival happening June 11 to 14 near Ryley, 80 km east of Edmonton.

But kickoff concerts are being held this week in Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer.

For more information about the local kickoff show, please call 403-3465636.

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Teenage singing phenom Olivia Smith is back in Red Deer to perform a fundraising concert on Friday.

Some Favourites: The 16-year-old, who was an oper• Feels like the first time • Cold as Ice atic finalist on Canada’s Got Talent at • Double vision • Midnight Blue the age of 12 in 2012, will be singing • I Want to know what love is • Hot blooded • Juke Box hero at 7 p.m. at Red Deer’s First Christian Reform Church.

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An evening of beautiful music is with The Rock 104.5 Star Search winner @ 7:30 promised by Smith, who now lives in Kelowna. She will perform accompaThe Voice Of Foreigner nied by pianist Arnold Draper, with Tickets available at: special guest tenor Konstantine VorosSYDNEY, Australia — A Winnipeg Stevens Jewellers, Uptowne Olds marty of Red Deer. native and aspiring country singer has PharmaChoice in Sundre Admission is by donation to the reportedly died of carbon monoxide Gil’s Truck and Auto in Didsbury, benefit concert that includes refresh- poisoning in Australia. and Innisfail Tire & Lube ments.

The Daily Telegraph in Sydney says Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre Box Office All money raised will help fund Derek Kehler died on Monday along www.bkticketcentre.ca Smith’s educational tour of New York with his companion, Helena Curic of City this summer. The trip to the U.S. is Australia, while they were camping in for one-on-one private instruction from a makeshift cabin in the Blue Mounglobally respected opera coach Joan tains northwest of Sydney.

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Restaurants lay out recommendations

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

ALBERTA MINIMUM WAGE HIKE

EDMONTON — The restaurant industry is trying to set the table in advance of talks with Alberta’s NDP government about its plan to increase the hourly minimum wage to $15 by 2018.

Restaurants Canada is recommending the province take the economy into account and phase in any changes to give business owners time to adjust.

The industry says restaurants and bars should still be allowed to pay a lower rate to servers who earn tips and young people in their first jobs should be paid less.

It wants the province to study how a planned hike to the minimum wage in October would affect the economy and jobs before announcing any future increases.

Alberta’s current minimum wage is $10.20, among the lowest in Canada.

Mark von Schellwitz, a Restaurants Canada spokesman, says business owners fear raising the rate to $15 per hour by 2018 is not sustainable given Alberta’s slumping oil sector.

“We have certainly heard from a number of our members over the last few weeks who are extremely concerned about surviving this increase, especially in an economic climate where they are already seeing their sales decline because of the downturn,” he said Wednesday.

“We are asking them (the NDP government) to adjust that promise and let’s take this one step at a time, one year at a time.”

Royalty rivalry

Industry groups are to meet with the NDP government in Edmonton on Thursday to discuss the planned increase.

Restaurants Canada says it has more than 4,000 members in Alberta who employ more than 150,000 people.

Premier Rachel Notley promised to increase the minimum wage during her election campaign.

Labour Minister Lori Sigurdson has said the first increase in the rate is to kick in Oct. 1. The province is to announce how much that will be in the coming weeks.

The Northwest Territories has the highest minimum wage at $12.50 an hour. Ontario’s rate is to jump 25 cents to $11.25 hourly on Oct. 1.

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SASKATCHEWAN COURTS OIL AND GAS INVESTMENT IN ALBERTA

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — If energy companies are skittish about investing in Alberta, they’re welcome to set up shop next door, Saskatchewan’s economy minister said Wednesday.

Bill Boyd said he’s been watching the political debate in neighbouring Alberta over the newly elected NDP government’s plans to review oil and gas royalties.

Boyd said he’s been hearing “a fair bit of concern” from companies at the Global Petroleum Show, a massive exhibition in Calgary this week with some 50,000 attendees from around the world.

“During this period of time where there’s some degree of instability, I think they’re a little bit worried as to what may eventually transpire,” he said in an interview.

“A little bit more serious than that, though, is they are certainly pulling back in terms of investment. I don’t think new investment decisions are going to be made until that climate is known.”

Boyd is touting Saskatchewan as a stable and attractive place to invest during his Calgary visit.

“We’ve seen some companies move some of the capital that they were looking to allocate elsewhere to Saskatchewan. So that’s certainly good news for our province,” he said.

When Alberta last raised royalty rates following a review in 2007, many companies threatened to move their money elsewhere. But most of the changes were essentially undone a few years later when the Great Recession hit and crude prices cratered.

Scott Saxberg, CEO of Saskatchewan-focused producer Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG), said Boyd’s boasts are well founded.

“We’re continually impressed with how well-run that government is and how well-run that department is,” he said.

The vast majority of Crescent Point’s spending this year is focused on Saskatchewan, with Alberta getting the smallest slice.

When Crescent Point decides where to put its dollars, a jurisdiction’s fiscal regime is a major consideration, said Saxberg.

“These decisions are 20-, 30-year capital spend decisions,” he said.

“So you want to have consistent certainty in around that regime and what the rules are and so then we’ll make our economic determination of what capital we’ll spend and where.”

Saxberg said he’s met with Alberta’s new energy minister, Marg McCuaig-Boyd, and came away with a good impression. But, for the time being, there’s some caution about investing in Alberta.

Trevor McLeod, with the Canada West Foundation, said it “makes some good sense” for Boyd to trumpet Saskatchewan’s energy approach in the heart of Canada’s oilpatch.

“Heaven knows for a long time, Saskatchewan for a number of years, wasn’t able to make that argument, whereas Alberta was,” he said.

But he doesn’t see the rivalry being a problem.

“I really do think we have broad-minded individuals in the leadership chairs,” he said.

United Steelworkers economist Erin Weir said the Saskatchewan government “seems intent on running a race to the bottom.”

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Workers with Scott Builders install brick work along the exterior wall of the new Trail Appliance Building in Gasoline Alley on Wednesday. The 43,000-square-foot building at 557 Lantern St. in Gasoline Alley will replace the family-owned business’ existing Red Deer store at 2823 Bremner Ave., will boast a larger showroom, more storage space, a live demonstration kitchen, a water purification system testing station and an indoor customer pick-up centre.

The awards ceremony will be held at the Red Deer College Arts Centre and foyer, 100 College Blvd.

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BRIEFS Business of the year nominations open Nominations for the Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce’s annual business of the year awards are now open.

With the awards to be announced on Oct. 21, nominations can be made by July 31 at 4:30 p.m. Got online at www.reddeerchamber.com/nominate or pick up a nomination form from the Chamber office, located at 3017 Gaetz Ave. Every year, the business of the year awards are organized by the chamber and held in conjunction with Small Business Week. Awards are presented in three categories: small, medium and large businesses.

“The purpose of the Business of the Year Awards is to celebrate excellence in the Central Alberta business community,” said Tim Creedon, Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce executive director, in a news release.

“We invite individuals to take the time to submit a nomination for any business that they’ve recognized as having impact on our community, excelling and showing innovation in their marketplace and contributing significant involvement in a volunteer capacity.

Energy sector breakfast in Red Deer next week A breakfast to talk about the pressing issues facing the energy sector will be held in Red Deer next week.

The breakfast will focus on the topic of how to survive in a low-price environment. Alberta Oil magazine; MNP, accountants and business advisory firm; and Shaw Business invite anyone to attend the breakfast on June 18 at the Red Deer Sheraton, at 3310 Gaetz Ave. The breakfast costs $65 plus GST, or a table of eight for $520 plus GST at starts at 7:30 a.m. with registration, breakfast at 7:45 a.m., a panel discussion at 8:15 a.m., followed by a question and answer session at 9:20 a.m.

Moderating the discussion is Alberta Oil magazine editor Max Fawcett and leading the discussion will be Jim Evans, president of Control Technology Inc.; Scott Treadwell, director of TD Securities Equity Research Group and Patrick Wigmore, Regional Oilfield Services Leader for MNP. For more information and registration, call Natalie at 1-866-227-4276 ext. 244, email events@albertaoilmagazine.com or visit www.albertaoilmagazine. com.

Air Canada, Westjet won’t adopt international guidelines CARRY-ON LUGGAGE

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Air Canada and WestJet say they won’t reduce the size of permitted carry-on luggage to go along with new voluntary international guidelines.

Air Canada, which requires passengers to check baggage larger than its maximum carry-on dimensions, said Wednesday it is satisfied with its luggage size rules but supports the general concept of industry harmonization.

“It would be easier if everyone drove on the same side of the road, and most people would agree with that,” Air Canada spokesman Peter Fitzpatrick said in an email. “The debate is over which side that should be and that could go on a very long time and is ultimately speculative.”

The International Air Transport Association says many airlines have agreed to reduce the size of carry-on bags to optimize cabin storage space.

Bags measuring no more than 21.5 x 13.5 x 7.5 inches (55 x 35 x 20 centimetres) will be tagged with an “IATA Cabin OK” logo.

The dimensions are slightly smaller than what is

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Air Canada’s (TSX:AC) bag must be no larger than 21.5 x 15.5 x 9 inches. WestJet (TSX:WJA) limits are slightly smaller at 21 x 15 x 9 inches.

“Currently we have no plans to change our carryon allowance size,” said WestJet spokeswoman Brie Thorsteinson Ogle in an email. “However, we evaluate and evolve guidelines when necessary to ensure they meet the necessary requirements for our guests and our operations.”

IATA says the new carry-on bag size is intended to bring “common sense and order” to the problem of differing sizes.

“We know the current situation can be frustrating for passengers,” senior vice-president Tom Windmuller said in a news release. “This work will help to iron out inconsistencies and lead to an improved passenger experience.”

Fitzpatrick said Air Canada’s larger carry-on baggage dimensions means anyone flying on planes following the IATA guidelines will meet the airline’s size requirements for carry-ons.

But that could cause problems and possibly result in checked baggage fees for Air Canada and WestJet passengers boarding connecting flights with other airlines.

“If our guests are connecting with another carrier via WestJet, they are encouraged to review the other carrier’s baggage requirements prior to travel to

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 127.45 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 41.78 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.50 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . 11.42 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.53 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.48 Cdn. National Railway . . 72.56 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 203.77 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 36.12 Capital Power Corp . . . . 22.47 Cervus Equipment Corp 16.30 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 51.99 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 56.87 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 24.74 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.82 General Motors Co. . . . . 35.59 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 25.06 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.40 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 45.98 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 35.11 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 41.32 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 10.02 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 52.05 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 133.59 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.73 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 15.41 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 64.23 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — North American markets closed sharply higher Wednesday with rising oil and other commodities leading the way in Toronto while technology stocks help fuel a big rebound in New York.

The S&P/TSX composite index finished up 71.33 points at 14,889.04 as oil prices continued to trend above US$60 a barrel and other commodities also advanced amid general U.S. dollar weakness.

The loonie was among currencies helped by the softening greenback, rising 0.55 of a U.S. cent to 81.55 cents. “Canada is having a good day including, of course, the fact that the Canadian dollar has gained about half a per cent,� said Ross Healy, chairman of Strategic Analysis Corp. in Toronto. “(But) I think we would have to really trace it all back and thank the governor of the Bank of Japan,� Healy said, referring to comments earlier in the day by governor Haruhiko Kuroda, who said Japanese interest rates could not go any lower, prompting a rally in the yen and subsequently other currencies against the U.S. dollar.

A lower U.S. dollar tends to benefit the price of oil and metals, which in turn supports the commodity-heavy Toronto market.

The July contract for benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude settled up $1.29 at US$61.43 a barrel, while August gold gained $9 to US$1,186.10 an ounce.

South of the border, the Dow Jones industrial average shot up a whopping 236.6 points to 18,000.40, ending a four-day slide and erasing its loss for the year to date.

Technology and energy stocks were also among issues

Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 23.90 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.71 Wal Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72.93 West Jet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.75 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 14.25 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 18.89 First Quantum Minerals . 17.70 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 21.22 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . 11.89 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 3.16 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.95 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 37.64 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.42 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 14.50 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 22.09 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 28.40 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 65.09 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.33 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 32.74 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 37.05 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 10.39 Canyon Services Group. . 6.54 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 20.56 CWC Well Services . . . 0.3050 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 15.24 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 1.11 spearheading the advance, with Microsoft and IBM among the biggest gained in the Dow. The tech-heavy Nasdaq soared 70.31 points to 5,084.17 and the S&P 500 rose 27.41 points to 2,107.56.

Whether or not the market can hang on to those gains is a matter of conjecture amid uncertainty about when the U.S. Federal Reserve decides to raise interest rates.

Historically low rates have been credited with providing liquidity that has helped fuel stock market gains since the Great Recession, but Healy said the expansion, should it continue into 2016, would be one of the longest ever.

Meanwhile, Healy said the Fed lacks the weapons to fight a potential recession a year or two down the road and he believes chairwoman Janet Yellen is positioning the U.S. central bank for a rate increase that would put back the “rate-cut weapon in her arsenal.� “I don’t see that (an increase of) 50 basis points or 100 basis points is going to do signal damage to anything as far as the economy is concerned,� said Healy. “Actually, an interest rate increase would be confirmation that the economy is stronger than expected.�

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

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 14,889.04, up 71.33 points Dow — 18,000.40, up 236.36 points S&P 500 — 2,105.20, up 25.05 points Nasdaq — 5,076.69, up 62.82 points

Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 85.21 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 46.24 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 24.35 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 48.99 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 3.36 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 2.39 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 8.76 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 36.23 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 4.74 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 54.96 Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2500 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 74.90 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 66.29 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94.05 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 28.60 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 37.04 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 42.20 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 88.68 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 23.97 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 48.44 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 78.26 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 42.70 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.54

Cdn — 81.55 cents US, up 0.55 of a cent Pound — C$1.9049, up 0.58 of a cent Euro — C$1.3891, down 0.29 of a cent Euro — US$1.1328, up 0.53 of a cent Oil futures: US$61.43 per barrel, up $1.29 (July contract) Gold futures: US$1,186.60 per oz., up $9 (August contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $20.405 oz., down 17.1 cents $656.02 kg., down $5.50 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: July ’15 $1.60 lower $489.90; Nov ’15 $1.00 lower $488.90; Jan. ’16 $0.10 higher $486.10; March ’16 $0.50 higher $483.20; May ’16 $0.50 higher $480.20; July ’16 $0.20 higher $476.80; Nov. ’16 $2.80 lower $463.90; Jan. ’17 $2.80 lower $463.90; March ’17 $2.80 lower $463.90; May ’17 $2.80 lower $463.90; July ’17 $2.80 lower $463.90.

Barley (Western): July ’15 unchanged $205.00; Oct. ’15 unchanged $200.00; Dec. ’15 unchanged $205.00; March ’16 unchanged $205.00; May ’16 unchanged $205.00; July ’16 unchanged $205.00; Oct. ’16 unchanged $205.00; Dec. ’16 unchanged $205.00; March ’17 unchanged $205.00; May ’17 unchanged $205.00; July ’17 unchanged $205.00.

Wednesday’s estimated volume of trade: 432,060 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley). Total: 432,060.

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BRIEF Facing threat of tariffs from Canada, U.S. Congress set to vote on disputed law WASHINGTON — The United States Congress could take a big step back tonight from a potential trade war with Canada.

A law at the heart of a cross-border dispute faces a key vote in the House of Representatives and, if it’s adopted there as expected, it would face a final test in the Senate.

The legislation would repeal a requirement for country-of-origin labels for meat, mandatory grocery stickers explaining where livestock was born, raised and slaughtered.

Label defenders say consumers deserve to know where their meat comes from, while opponents say it’s just protectionism, complicating imports

without any food-safety or inspection benefits.

The World Trade Organization sided with Canada and Mexico against the labelling and Canada has applied to impose US$3 billion in retaliatory tariffs on a range of American products.

Congress is now weighing the repeal, to avoid tariffs that could kick in as early as this year on products like U.S. wine, meat, chocolate and frozen orange juice.

Canada’s Spin Master buys one of the oldest toy companies in the U.S. TORONTO — Canadian toy maker Spin Master Ltd. is buying one of the oldest privately held toy companies in the United States for an undisclosed price.

The target company, New Yorkbased Cardinal Industries, has been making games, puzzles and licensed products for more than 60 years.

Spinmaster says Cardinal will continue to operate as a separate company headed by the son of the company’s

Q1 RESULTS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — A busy season of various setbacks left Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) facing a $54-million loss in the first quarter, with administration expenses and higher cost of sales making a dent in its bottom line.

Other factors, like currency adjustments and the liquidation of Target Canada, also affected the performance of the department store chain though overall sales were higher, said Richard Baker, the company’s executive chairman.

A year ago, Hudson’s Bay reported an overall profit of $176 million, pushed higher by a $308-million gain from the sale and leaseback of its Queen Street flagship store and Simpson Tower office complex in Toronto.

Without that hefty benefit, the retailer was left to rely on its overall performance.

Adjusted losses, which filter out a number of one-time factors, deepened to $33 million from $27 million.

On a per share basis, the adjusted

loss was 18 cents, compared to analyst estimates of five cents per share.

Overall sales were stronger, rising 11.7 per cent to $2.07 billion, on particularly strong growth in its Saks Off Fifth discount outlet stores.

Same-store sales, which measures the overall performance at stores that have been open for at least a year, were higher at all of its banners, rising 2.7 per cent after adjusting for currency fluctuations.

Hurting the results were higher selling and administrative expenses, which increased 15 per cent to $780 million, and the great cost of sales, which rose 7.6 per cent to $1.23 billion.

Though it wasn’t specifically addressed in the financial results, the closure of Target Canada left shoppers sifting through the final inventory of the discount-chic retailer, Baker said.

Target Canada shuttered the last of its Canadian stores in early April. “During some weeks (the impact on us) was negative as they were doing their fierce liquidation sale,� Baker said. “In general, it’s a positive development for our business to have such a significant competitor no longer in business.�

Closure of Zoocasa sparks debate about real estate data

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — An online real estate brokerage known for its daily emails containing data on the selling prices of homes has shut down, several months after bowing to pressure from the Toronto Real Estate board to stop publishing the contentious data.

Rogers announced Tuesday that it is shutting down its brokerage Zoocasa, which served as a referral service for real estate agents, effective June 22.

The online brokerage used to send out a popular daily newsletter via email that provided the prices of recently sold homes in a bid to attract more traffic to its website.

But the company stopped sending the emails earlier this year after the Toronto Real Estate Board warned all of its members that those who break the rules about sharing sold data could lose their access to the Multiple Listing Service, or MLS. Some industry observers say the closure demonstrates the extent of the monopoly that MLS has over Canada’s founder, but benefit from Spin Master’s scale. The Canadian company, which is also privately held, doesn’t give our sales figures but bills itself as the fifth-largest toy maker in the world and the largest in Canada.

Cardinal, meanwhile, makes more than 400 products, including dominoes, checkers and poker sets along with games licensed from Disney, Marvel, Nickelodeon and others.

The transaction is expected to close in early October.

Inter Pipeline boosts its European storage capacity with $131-million deal CALGARY — Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) says it has purchased four petroleum and petrochemical storage terminals in Sweden for about C$131 million.

The Calgary-based company says the deal will make it the largest independent bulk liquid storage provider in Scandinavia.

They have a combined storage capacity of 7.4 million barrels and in-

real estate market. “Zoocasa was trying to open up the Canadian market, much like it is in the U.S. where you can go online and get a lot of info on any home,� Steve Pipkey, co-founder of Spin Mortgage, said in an email.

Sold data has been a topic of contention in Canada lately, with Canada’s largest real estate board arguing that publishing the data breaches the privacy of home sellers.

The Toronto Real Estate Board is embroiled in a court battle with the Competition Bureau over this topic.

The next hearing in that case is scheduled for September, and many of the country’s real estate boards will be watching the proceedings closely.

Some brokers, including Ara Mamourian, argue that agents striving to keep sold data private are doing so in a desperate attempt to maintain their relevance in a fast-evolving industry. “A lot of realtors right now are trying to protect this data because they’re so useless that their only value is standing in front of this data and recrease Inter Pipeline’s total capacity in Europe by about 35 per cent to 27 million barrels. The terminals are in Gothenburg and Malmo — Sweden’s second- and third-largest cities after Stockholm — and two smaller coastal communities. Inter Pipeline says it paid 865 million krona in cash to buy the terminals from a subsidiary of Koninklijke Vopak NV.

Dollarama Q1 profit up 22%, retail sales MONTREAL — Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) says it had a $64.8-million profit in the first quarter, up nearly 22 per cent from the same time last year and above analyst estimates for the Montreal-based discount retailer.

Its profit amounted to 50 cents per share, up from 39 cents in last year’s first quarter and three cents above analyst estimates compiled by Thomson Reuters.

Sales rose nearly 13 per cent to $566.1 million, which was slightly above analyst estimates and up 13 per cent from the last year.

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Anniversaries

Over 2,000,000 hours St. John Ambulance volunteers provide Canadians with more than 2 million hours of community service each year.

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Coming Events

EAST 40TH PUB THURSDAY NIGHT’S BBQ NIGHT 6-9 p.m.

Steak, Potato, Salad, Bun & Choice of Drink for $13.50.

NOW PLAYING VLT’S AT Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

KEN & BETTIE DITZLER Celebrate with us our 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 20, 2015 Open House from 2:30 - 5 pm at the Lacombe United Church Hall 5226 51 Ave. No gifts or cards please You may make a donation to the Performing Arts Foundation

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Lost

LOST BOWER AREA male Bichon Frise, small white curly fur, Please call 403-307-7824 Brendan.

LOST at Childrens Festival Fri. June 5, pair of ladies prescription eyeglasses in case. FOUND!

REWARD!!

Funeral Directors & Services

BRACELET, black Pandora leather, 6 - 7 charms. Very sentimental value. Lost June 3, around 48 Ave. & 48 St. If found please call 403-505-3590

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Personals

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We are a fast paced oral surgeon’s office looking for a registered dental assistant to work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with the potential to work into more days.

New registered dental assistant graduates welcome. Please fax your resume to 403-341-3599 or email it to ashley@camfc.ca Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

Oilfield

EAST 40TH PUB

800

EXP. LINE LOCATOR, H2S PSTS, 1st aid req’d.

Min. 3 yrs. exp. Resume by fax 403-227-1398 or email info@accutechcanada.ca LOCAL SERVICE CO. in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets.

Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475

Professionals

810

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

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-347-8650

ALBERTA SPRINGS GOLF RESORT

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Req’s Full time Line, Broiler Cook. Banquet experience. Competitive wages and Gratuities.

Fax resume to 403-342-5995 John@ albertaspringsgolf.com

COCAINE ANONYMOUS 403-396-8298

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F/T front desk agent req’d.

Must be avail. to work evening shift and night audit.

Please apply in person at Super 8 City Centre, 4217 50 Ave. R.D.

JJAM Management (1987) Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Requires to work at these Red Deer, AB locations: 5111 22 St. Caregivers/ 37444 HWY 2 S Aides 37543 HWY 2N 700 3020 22 St. FOOD ATTENDANT CAREGIVER 24/7 needed Req’d permanent shift in Sylvan Home, senior lady recovering from stroke weekend day and evening both full and part time.

403-887-2993 16 Vacancies, $10.25/hr. + Start your career! benefits. Start ASAP. See Help Wanted Job description www.timhortons.com LOOKING for a Live-in Education and experience Caregiver w/exp. to care not req’d. for 4 & 7 yr. old. Salary Apply in person or fax $1835/mo Criminal Record resume to: 403-314-1303 check is necessary.

Email resume to: SWISS Chalet -Red Deer jeannette.lobaton@ HIRING FOOD SERVICE yahoo.ca SUPERVISORS: $13.75 $ 14.50 and 40 hours per week. Supervise and coordinate staff activities and Clerical customer service. Establish work schedule and ADMIN ASSISTANT for train associates Interested small office in Alix. Must parties can email have computer knowledge, swiss1702@cara.com, fax Simply Accounting, and 1 866 928 5481 or deliver payroll. Ability to work inresume to unit #8, 5111 dependently. Position 22nd St. Red Deer, T4R 2K1. avail. immed. Email to: The Tap House Pub & Grill canpak@xplornet.com req’s full and part time COOKS AND DISPATCHER for routing, DISHWASHERS. customers, and good with Apply with resume at paperwork. Position avail.

1927 Gaetz Avenue immed. Email to: between 2-5 pm. canpak@xplornet.com

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In Memoriam

In Memoriam

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ANDREW, Brad William July 28, 1966 - June 11,1993 The clock of life is wound but once And no one has the power To tell just when the hands will stop On what day or what hour.

Now is the only time you have So live it with a will.

Don’t wait until tomorrow The hands may then be still.

Think of you daily and talk of you often.

MAZZEI Larry Alfred Oct. 12, 1954 - June 6, 2015 It is with great sadness that the family of Larry Mazzei announce that he passed away suddenly on June 6, 2015 at the age of 60. He is survived by his wife Debbie; daughter, Robyn and son, Ian; mother, Calla Mazzei; his siblings Linda Mazzei, Ed (Mary-Margaret) Mazzei, Janice (Wayne) Walker, and Dennis (Lynn) Mazzei, and several nieces and nephews.

Larry is predeceased by his father, Alfred Mazzei. A celebration of Larry’s life will be held on Monday, June 15, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Living Stones Church, 2020 - 40th Avenue, Red Deer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Red Deer Food Bank.

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FRODLE Elsie Mary It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of our beloved sister, sister-in-law and aunt, Elsie Mary Frodle who passed away at the age of 89 on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.

Elsie is survived by her sister, Juanita and her husband, Lawrence (Johnsson) and their three daughters, Nancy, Jamie (Mark Petrowich) and Lori (Sandy McMurray); her dedicated sister-in-law Lewanna and her family, Tyron, Tonya, Ryan (Sabrina) and Kyle; along with ten great nieces and nephews and two great great nephews. Elsie was predeceased by her father, Joseph (1968), mother, Magdalen (2002) and her best brother, Edward (2004).

Elsie was born on August 5, 1925 in East Coulee, Alberta and then resided in the Huxley/Trochu area before moving to Calgary, Red Deer and Sylvan Lake. She owned The Tartan Shop and worked for the Bay Parkade and Zellers stores.

She loved to play her mandolin, guitar, sing and yodel. She was a talented tailor, artist, gardener, cook and bird-watcher and was devoted to her Siamese cats. She loved visiting Hawaii and spent thirteen winters there. Services will be held at the Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820 45 Street, Red Deer, Alberta on Saturday, June 13 at 3:00 PM. Western attire is encouraged. Those wishing to make a donation in the memory of Elsie please consider the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Red Deer and District SPCA. She left us with this comment: “Don’t forget when I die to put on my glasses so I can see where I am going. I want to see the Pearly Gates.” 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

HODGEN In memory of my beloved husband Gordon C. Hodgen, June 7, 1998. Forever loved and in my heart.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.

I am not there, I do not sleep I am a thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glint on snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle morning rain.

And when you wake in the mornings hush, I am the sweet uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry.

I am not there, I did not die.

Madeleine

Miss you, Dad & Mom, Kent, Cindy & family John, Darcey & family Dean, Corey & family twin brother Blair, Karilee & family Second lifetime parents and family - Lewis, Trudy & family

Births

ARE YOU EXPECTING A BABY SOON?

Welcome Wagon

has a special package just for you & your little one!

For more information, Call Lori, 403-348-5556

Card Of Thanks

Thank You

.....to Reform Energy Services for your Volunteer Services to Branch #35

403-342-0035

RED DEER LEGION

2810Bremner Ave.

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403-342-0035

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RED DEER LEGION

2810Bremner Ave.

Deer Park

Pines

42 DOBLER AVE June 12/13 - Fri. 12-7 Sat. 9 - 2. Household, garden, camping, speakers, wooden blinds & much more

GARAGE -MOVING SALE Loads of household and yard items. Fri. June 12, 4-8, Sat. 9 - 5 Sun. 9-3 33 Pamely Avenue

Downtown

Rosedale

MOVING SALE dish set, misc. kitchen, linens, crafts, Christmas, patio set, bdrm. suite, more.

4805-45 St. 10-6 pm Fri. June 12

Thank You

.....to Proform Concrete Services for installing a Wheel Chair Ramp for the Royal Canadian Legion.

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TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300 562802F11

CHOY Gin Soon Jan 25, 1929 - June 8, 2015 With great sadness we announce the passing of Gin Soon Choy, husband of 66 years, father and grandfather, at the age of 86 years.

Arriving to Canada originally in Saskatchewan in 1949 at 20 years of age with the hopes and promise of building a new life for his family as a new father and husband. It had taken another almost 15 years for him to bring over his wife, Yuet Choy and daughter Laiwan Choy in 1964 to Red Deer. Gin became an Alberta Government employee in 1965 and served the Province of Alberta for 27 years before retiring early at 59 in 1988 due to the privatization of Michener Centre. He helped sponsor numerous families and extended families to establish themselves in Red Deer. He will always be remembered for his kindness to everyone, love of the outdoors, his work ethic and his integrity of always keeping his word. Funeral will be held Saturday, June 13, 2015. Viewing 10:00 am.

Service 11:00 am. Internment to follow at Alto Rest Cemetery, 67 St. Hyw. 11 (East of Red Deer) Parkland Funeral Home 6287-67 A St. Red Deer, AB T4P 3V9 in charge of arrangements.

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Announcements Daily Classifieds 309-3300

SIERRA GRAND CONDO Parkade, West entrance 4805 45 St. Fri. June 12, 10 - 6 Lots of good stuff

Johnstone Park SPRINGFIELD CROSSING COMMUNITY WIDE SALE SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 8 am-3 pm, TAYLOR DRIVE AND JEWEL STREET

June 12, 13, & 14.

1:30 - ?

Downsizing.

Something for everyone.

51 ROTH CRSC.

Southbrook 24 Sage Link Fri June 12th 9-7pm. Toys, clothing, accessories, bedding, kitchen table, stereo system, bdrm. furniture books, dvds, maternity clothes and more!

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

Lancaster Green

West Lake

98 &102 LANGFORD Cres.

June 11 & 12 Thurs. & Fri. 2 - 8 Books, kids clothes, household misc.

56 WADE CLOSE June 11 & 13 Thurs. & Fri. 11 - 4 Kitchen items, decor art, golf clubs, elect. fireplace..

Normandeau

West Park

27 NOLAN ST. June 11, 12 & 14 Thurs.2-8, Fri. 9-5, Sun.10-2 Painters equipment, lots of household misc.

5805 41 ST. CRES. Thurs. June 11 - 13, 10-7 Florals, Hummel plates, hand painted antique china, goodies galore!

D2 RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, June 11, 2015 Sales & Distributors

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PRIME Fasteners is seeking an individual for order desk/customer service.

Some experience with tools and fasteners used in the home building industry is a plus, training is provided. Monday to Friday 7:30 to 4:30 No weekends Please respond with resume attention Gary to Prime Fasteners, fax 403-343-3253 or email garyd@primefasteners.ab.ca YOGADIVE Company Inc. is now hiring energetic, punctual, hard working enthusiasts for a Sales Associate Position.

Previous experience is an asset. Forward or drop off resume. info@yogadive.ca Store: 101-5034 46th street. Sylvan Lake

850

Trades

DRYWALL HELPER REQ’D. Experience an asset.

403-341-7619

GOODMEN ROOFING LTD. Requires SLOPED ROOFERS LABOURERS & FLAT ROOFERS

880

Misc.

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Firewood

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Operators

Auctions

Busy road construction company looking for operators. Work is throughout Alberta. Must have a Class 5 license.

Fax resume to 403-309-0489 Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

SHOP HAND / BUS CLEANER Must be avail. to work eves./wknds. and have own transportation. Fax resume to 403-347-4999 email: frontbus@platinum.ca

We are currently seeking a

Shop Foreman/Yard Man

1530

Clothing

1590

MOTORCYCLE Jacket, Open Road, size 2XL, worn once. $75.

403-304-0554

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CLASS 1 DRIVER with super B and grain hauling experience for Central AB. Call Wayne 403-746-3490

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Misc.

Help

F/T DISPATCHER REQ’D. Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential.

Verbal and written communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295

HERITAGE LANES BOWLING Red Deer’s most modern 5 pin bowling center req’s permanent F/T & P/T front counter staff for all shifts (days, eves. and wknds).

Please send resume to: htglanes@ telus.net or apply in person

HERITAGE LANES BOWLING Red Deer’s most modern 5 pin bowling center req’s a SPECIAL EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR Please send resume to: htglanes@ telus.net or apply in person SHRUMS MEATS Stettler, F/T BUTCHER $20 - $30/hr.

Phone 1-403-742-1427 or fax 403-742-1429

OILFIELD TICKETS

Industries #1 Choice!

“Low Cost” Quality Training

403.341.4544

24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

R H2S Alive (ENFORM) R First Aid/CPR R Confined Space R WHMIS & TDG R Ground Disturbance R (ENFORM) D&C B.O.P. R D&C (LEL) #204, 7819 - 50 Ave. (across from Totem) (across from Rona North)

EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE TRAINING PROGRAM!!

FEW SPOTS LEFT! STARTS JUNE 15th 20 week long program funded by Alberta Works.

You will receive: Child Development Assistant LEVEL 1 Certification.

380 Hours toward Child Development Worker LEVEL 2 Certification 5 week work experience Job Search Assistance.

If you are a resident of Alberta, out of High School for more than one year, Interested in being employed in the Childhood Field, please contact us at: rdmcg @mcbridecareergroup.com 403-346-8599

FUTON, tan; $150; End tables, (2), 1 coffee table, brass & glass, $25. takes all. 403-347-0325 HIDE-A-BED, dble. good condition. $50.

403-340-1347

WANTED Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

Stereos TV's, VCRs

Misc. for Sale

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100 VHS movies, $75.

403-885-5020

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS Needed for Early Morning in LANCASTER area: Earn approximately: $464.00 per month Reliable vehicle required For more information, please call PRODIE @ (403) 314-4301 CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver the CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week in: INNISFAIL Penhold Olds Sylvan Lake Please call Debbie for details 403-314-4307

ADULT Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the RED DEER ADVOCATE For VANIER Area With 73 papers, approximately: $380.00/mo.

Advocate Opportunities

3 days per week, no weekends ROUTES IN:

BOWER AREA 562628F5-11

Apply by: Email: bill@unclebensrv.com Fax: (403) 346-1055 or drop off resume, Attn: Bill/Service

FOR FLYERS, FRIDAY FORWARD & EXPRESS

Alford Ave. Archer Dr./Austin Dr. Allsop Ave. Allison Cres.

• This is a career position.

• Salary based on experience and ability.

• Profit sharing and company benefits.

Brown Close/Barrett Dr. Bunn Cres.

Barrett Drive Bannerman Close MORRISROE AREA

FLYER CARRIERS NEEDED For Afternoon Delivery 2 Days/Week (Wed. & Fri.)

Munro Cres./MacKenzie Cres.

Metcalf Ave. LANCASTER AREA Lancaster Drive SUNNYBROOK AREA

GLENDALE Mustang Acres Trailer Park ALSO Gunn St. & and Goodacre Cl. ALSO 59 Ave. & Gray Dr.

Sherwood Cres.

SOUTHBROOK AREA Sorensen Close/Sisson Ave. Sutherland Cres.

Shaw Close VANIER AREA

KENTWOOD Kilburn & Krause Cres. also Kirkland & Kidd Close Fcall Joanne at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4308

Pets & Supplies

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ARTIFICIAL pet turf, 4’5” x 6’ retail $143, asking $70 403-309-7787

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Cats

1 BALINESE kitten, 1 Siamese $60/ea; 403-887-3649

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Dogs

Viscount Ave. Voisin Close

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

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

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Suites

BASSETT HOUND, F. multi-color, P.B., 11 mos., unaltered, Loves kids.

Shots up to date. $300. obo. 403-986-1541

1860

Travel Packages

Wanted To Buy

1930

WANTED: Satellite dish.

FOUND

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FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

Houses/ Duplexes

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1178 SQ.FT 3 bdrm. main floor of house, c/w 5 appls, dble. att. heated garage, Lacombe, July 1st, n/s, $1350/mo. inclds. all utils. 782-2007

Condos/ Townhouses

MORRISROE MANOR

RISER HOMES

NOW RENTING 1 & 2 BDRM. APT’S. 2936 50th AVE. Red Deer Newer bldg. secure entry w/onsite manager, 3 appls., incl. heat & hot water, washer/dryer hookup, infloor heating, a/c., car plug ins & balconies.

Call 403-343-7955

THE NORDIC

4040

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets.

403-596-2444 TO SUBLET, renovated 1 bdrm. apt. in Bower, $1149/mo, no d.d., heat & water incl., cats allowed.

403-358-4117

Lots For Sale

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Mobile Lot

4160

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 Start your career!

See Help Wanted

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wheels

homes CLASSIFICATIONS

CLASSIFICATIONS

Realtors & Services

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2002 CHEV Cavalier, 2 dr., 96,000 kms. 403-318-3040

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HERE TO HELP & HERE TO SERVE 2010 BUICK Enclave CXL 124,000 kms, absolutely like new, Gold Mist $24,000 403-845-3292

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

MOVE IN TODAY 1550 sq. ft. bi-level w/dbl. att. garage $499,900 403-588-2550

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Out Of Red Deer

SERGES HOMES Open House 22 Coachill St. Blackfalds May 21, 22, & 23 Hours: 1-5

ORIOLE PARK

1 BDRM. N/S, no pets. $790 rent/d.d.

403-346-1458 ADULT 2 BDRM. spacious suites 3 appls., heat/water incld., Oriole Park.

Mike 403-350-1620 403-986-6889

1997 37’ BOUNDER 1 slideout Tag axle, any reasonable offer considered 403-479-7993

1995 34’ Winnebago diesel pusher $19,900 obo 403-872-3010

Fifth Wheels

5110

2004 CORSAIR 26.5’, 1 large slide, well maint., ready to go 403-227-6794

1995 TRAVELAIRE, 25.5’, very good, clean cond., sleeps 6, new awning, full size fridge, 3 burner stove/ oven, microwave, queen bed, x-long couch, makes into bed, N/S, no pets. $7000. obo. 403-347-1997

5120

2012 ZINGER trailer, Thor built, 27’ , hard wall, large slide, air, elec. awning, oven, hide a bed, good cond., $17,900 obo 403-896-8860

Boats & Marine

5160

Central Alberta LIFE SERVING CENTRAL ALBERTA RURAL REGION

CALL 309-3300

WatersEdge Marina Full Title Boat Slips Starting at $58,000 Located in Brand New Marina, Downtown Sylvan Lake, AB www.watersedgeslyvan.com

services CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430 To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

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

Accounting

1010

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

Cleaning

1070

CLEAN FREAK FOR HIRE Avail. to start cleaning houses on July 2. Call: Sharla at 403-357-7801 leave msg

Contractors

1100

BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/Patios/RV pads Sidewalks/Driveways Dean 403-505-2542 BRIDGER CONST. LTD. We do it all! 403-302-8550

2 bdrm., 1-1/2 bath, $1075. rent, s.d. $650, incl water Home Reno’s sewer and garbage. Avail. DALE’S now or July 1. 403-304-5337 Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301

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3 BDRM. 4 plex, Innisfail, heat included, $875 w/laundry connection 403-357-7817 3 BDRM., no pets, $1000 mo. 403-343-6609 CLEARVIEW MEADOWS 4 Plex, 2+1 bdrms., 1.5 baths, $1100 avail. July 1 N/S, no pets. 403-391-1780 NORMANDEAU 2 Bdrm. 4-plex. 1.5 bath, 4 appls. $1100. No pets, N/S Quiet adults. 403-350-1717

Motorhomes

Tour These Fine Homes

6 locations in Red Deer ~ Halman Heights ~ Riverfront Estates

3050

403-318-4653 Red Deer 1997 BMW R850R, hard bags, Remus exhaust, exc. cond. $4200 403-746-5862

2008 LINCOLN Navigator 4x4 exc. shape, tan leather, 403-871-2441 or cell 928-503-5344

Open House

2 Weeks Free Rent

~ Kitson Close ~ Kyte & Kelloway Cres. ~ Holmes St. S.D. $1000 3 bdrm. townhouses, 1.5 bath, 4 & 5 appls., blinds, lrg. balconies, no dogs.

N/S, no utils. incl.

Avail. immed. or July 1 References required.

SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca

MINT CONDITION! $7990. o.b.o.

Holiday Trailers

4020

Houses For Sale

Saddle bags, windshield, cruise (manual), running lights, back rest, 44,500 kms.

5030

Cars

SUV's

Call GORD ING at RE/MAX real estate central alberta 403-341-9995 gord.ing@remax.net

2008 SUZUKI Boulevard C109RT, LOADED

5000-5300

4000-4190

www.seibelproperty.com Ph: 403-304-7576 or 403-347-7545 Starting at $1195

Suites

Condos/ Townhouses

OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN. 1-5 639 OAK ST. Springbrook 403-588-2550

SEIBEL PROPERTY

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

Blackfalds. Beautiful Bungalow 1 only. 1320 sq. ft. 2 bdrm. 2 bath, main floor laundry.Granite, hardwood, tile, Chigaco brick fireplace. Lots of extras.

Backs onto green space walking trail.Legal fees, GST, sod, tree and appls. incld. $454,000 LLOYD FIDDLER 403-391-9294

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2 bdrm. townhouse w/garage in Parkvale 4603-44 St. no pets, must be 50+, avail. July 15. eves. 403-309-7707 days 403-506-0265 3 BDRM. 2 full baths, 4 appls., avail. July 1.

SD $800. Rent $1075.

403-304-5337 3 BDRM. townhouse, 1 1/2 bath, full bsmt, 2 parking stalls, fenced back yard 403-887-4670

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SUV's

5080

1900

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

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Houses For Sale

GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm. apartments, avail. immed, rent $875 403-596-6000 LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 LIMITED TIME OFFER: First Month’s Rent FREE! “COMING SOON” BY 2008 DODGE Nitro, 4x4 1 & 2 bedroom suites V6, auto., very clean, SERGE’S HOMES available in central locaDuplex in Red Deer Close $7500. obo. 403-318-3040 tion. Heat & water to Schools and Recreation included. Cat friendly. 86 Center. For More Info Bell Street, Red Deer Call Bob 403-505-8050 Motorcycles leasing@rentmidwest.com 1(888)679-8031 ICON Air Frame motorcycle helmet, claymore black, size L, worn once $200 403-304-0554 1 & 2 bdrm., Adult bldg. only, N/S, No pets. 403-596-2444

PADS $450/mo.

Brand new park in Lacombe.

Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., 2 bath. As Low as $75,000.

Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820

rentals

ANDERS AREA

- Computer Proficient - Previous Experience A Must

2 beige highback bar stools, $20/ea, 2 new swivel padded moving dollies 30” x 18”, $35 for both, 2 new plastic folding saw horses $12/ea, new small portable briquette BBQ $15, oxc-acet Victor small regulator set $40, new 5000 btu apt. size Diplomat air conditioner $55, new 30 pc. plastic wall mounted storage bins, new in box $35, 2 tin garbage cans w/lids, enclosed in metal stand on new wheels $20, 2 Washburn guitars and stands $75/ea., Stinger wet/dry vac $15 403-358-5568 2 MATCHING 26” table lamps w/shades $25, Fuji DL190 zoom camera w/case $25, all like new 403-346-6303 OVER 100 LP records, (45 & 78). $100. 403-885-5020 TWO window mount air conditioners, 19”w, 17”d, 12” h, one forced air, 8,000 btu, Kenmore 5,200 btu. $75. each. 403-886-2542

VINTAGE Royal Doulton Sporting Beswick horse, brown Goods shetland Pony, 3 1/2” high $50; Merrell Ortholite AIR HOCKEY by Sportsshoes, air cushioned, size craft was $900 new, exc.

6 1/2, like new $35. Lazy cond, $200 403-352-8811 Boy, recliner, tall style, HOME Gym, $50. beige, $95. 403-352-8811 403-340-1347

CARRIERS NEEDED

- Service Writing - Service Scheduling - Warranty Administration - Maintaining Paper Flow

1760

SONY Trinitron tv 26” w/remote, used little $75, also black glass tv stand, bought at Sims $125.

403-352-8811

For More Information, Please call Prodie 403-314-4301

Duties include:

Misc. for Sale

1730

With 42 papers, approximately $220./mo

SERVICE WRITER

- Outgoing - Organized - Mechanically Inclined

CHESTERFIELD & chair, clean, exc. cond. $200.

403-887-5891

For LANCASTER Area

Red Deers Busiest RV Store

Attributes:

BOAT MOTORS, Shakespeare, small size. $50. & $75. 403-887-5891

TRAINING CENTRE

880

Misc.

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U.S. orders more troops to Iraq BUT NO OVERHAUL OF STRATEGY TO DEFEAT ISLAMIC STATE

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BRIEF Hit man killed wrong victim with same name as intended target CHARDON, Ohio — Three men were indicted Wednesday on aggravated murder charges for a contract killing nine years ago in which the hit man went to the wrong house and killed a man with the same name as the intended target, Ohio authorities said.

The men were arrested June 1 on conspiracy and aggravated murder charges and are in custody at the Geauga County Jail, located in a town just east of Cleveland.

“Detectives have worked tirelessly on the case since 2006,” County Prosecutor Jim Flaiz said. “It was never a closed case. They pursued suspects throughout Ohio and the United States.”

The indicted men are Joseph Rosebrook, 59, of Saint Cloud, Florida; Carl Rosebrook, 57, of East Liberty, Ohio; and Chad South, 45, of Moraine, Ohio. No attorney information was available for them.

Geauga County Sheriff Dan McClelland said Joseph Rosebrook hired Chad South to kill a Daniel Ott whose co-operation had forced Rosebrook to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge in central Ohio and accept a 10-year sentence.

He said the hired man broke into a home in northeast Ohio and, after a struggle, killed 31-year-old Daniel Ott with a shotgun. But it was the wrong house and the wrong Daniel Ott. The only thing the slain Daniel Ott was guilty of was having the name Daniel Ott. He worked at a greenhouse nursery and lived an unassuming life with his girlfriend in quiet Burton Township.

Woman leaves kids in hot car while being booked for doing same thing RICHMOND, Va. — A Virginia woman left her two children in a hot car while being booked on a charge of committing the same crime a couple of weeks earlier, police said Wednesday.

Lt. Col. Alisa Gregory of the Henrico County Sheriff’s Office said Laquanda Newby, 25, faces three misdemeanour counts of contributing the delinquency or abuse of a child. According to Gregory, the first charge is based on an allegation that Newby left her children in her car May 26 while she shopped at a Sam’s Club. Police made arrangements for her to come to the Henrico County Courthouse at a later Powered Powe ered by date to be booked on that charge.

When she showed up for that appointment Monday, police say she again left the 6-year-old and 1-year-old boys in the car with the windows rolled up. Gregory said passersby noticed the children and alerted deputies, who removed them from the unlocked car.

“The temperature was in the 90s and it was very humid,” Gregory said.

“The kids’ shirts were wet with sweat, but they did not appear to suffer any ill effects.”

Gregory said the children were in the car for at least two hours. Police called their father, who came and got them while Newby was charged with two additional counts.

is designed to fix that. The additional troops will include advisers, trainers, logisticians and security personnel.

But the changes don’t go nearly far enough for critics of the administration’s approach. They have pressed for military co-ordinators and advisers closer to the front lines to augment the U.S. airstrike campaign.

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said Wednesday that sending several hundred military advisers to Iraq “is a step in the right direction,” but he criticized Obama for not having “an overarching strategy.” Sen. John McCain of Arizona, the Republican chairman of the Armed Services Committee, was harsher in his assessment: “This is incremental-ism at its best or worst, depending on how you describe

it.”

Wednesday’s careful escalation illustrated Obama’s reluctance to plunge the U.S. too deeply into the fighting and his opposition to reintroducing U.S. soldiers into a war he had vowed to bring to an end.

Still, even some Democrats were concerned with the steps announced.

“Absent significant reform, we can help the Iraqi forces win battles, but they will not stay won,” said Rep. Adam Schiff of California, the House Intelligence Committee’s top Democrat. He took issue with Obama expanding the U.S. role in Iraq while the war still lacks congressional authorization, and he said it was up to Abadi’s government to give Sunnis a greater voice in the running of their country.

Polish officials including parliamentary speaker resign over eavesdropping scandal

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WARSAW, Poland — Four Polish government ministers and the parliamentary speaker resigned on Wednesday amid a revived 2014 scandal over secret recordings made of them and other officials.

In an unexpected political shake-up, the ministers of health, sports, the treasury and security, and parliamentary speaker Radek Sikorski, said they were stepping down for the good of the ruling Civil Platform party just four months before a general election. Four junior government officials also resigned in a major crisis for the pro-business party, which has been in power for almost eight years.

The party is under pressure after a surprise defeat last month in the presidential election of the incumbent — a former party member — which exposed growing dissatisfaction with Civic Platform policies.

Prime Minister Ewa Kopacz accepted Wednesday’s resignations, her spokeswoman Malgorzata Kidawa-Blonska told The Associated Press. Kopacz will probably name replacements for the four ministers on Monday.

“As long as I am the prime minister, I will not allow for political games over the tapes during the

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Australian PM says terrorism is greatest security challenge to region

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SYDNEY, Australia — Australia’s prime minister told an Asia-Pacific regional conference on Thursday that terrorism was a modern form of treason and the region’s greatest security challenge.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott gave an opening address to delegates from about 30 countries attending a conference in Sydney on countering terrorism propaganda and enhancing regional co-operation.

The work of the conference was to share experiences “so that all of us can learn to be more effective

electoral period,” Kopacz said in announcing the resignations. “Today, on behalf of Civic Platform, I extend my heartfelt apologies” to party supporters who for the past year “listened to the tapes with disgust, irritation.”

The resignations were prompted by the illegal publication this week on Facebook of files from the still ongoing probe into the eavesdropping that raised questions about security procedures during sensitive investigations and about data protection.

The publication released personal data and addresses of officials who were questioned in the probe to the public.

Sikorski, who was then the foreign minister, the four government ministers and others were secretly taped during private meetings in Warsaw restaurants in 2013 and 2014. The tapes were leaked to a weekly magazine and published, and Poles were angered that politicians, lobbyists and business people were debating political stratagems and deals while dining over baby lobster, paid for with taxpayers’ money.

The interior minister at the time, Bartlomiej Sienkiewicz, lost his job over the scandal and then-Prime Minister Donald Tusk suggested foreign intelligence services were involved, but there were no major repercussions at the time. in grappling with the biggest security challenge of our time,” Abbott said.

He said Australia was “looking at what can be done to deal with Australian citizens who have betrayed our country by fighting with terrorists, this modern form of treason.”

The government plans to introduce laws that would allow dual nationals to be stripped of their Australian citizenship if they were suspected terrorists. Government ministers are divided over whether Australians who are not dual nationals should also lose their citizenship.

“In the end, though, the only really effective defence against terrorism is persuading people that it’s pointless,” Abbott said. “Above all, we need idealistic young people to appreciate that joining this death cult is an utterly misguided and wrong-headed way to express their desire to sacrifice.”

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U.S. Army Gen. Lloyd Austin, commander of the U.S. Central Command, second right, meets with Iraq’s Defense Minister Khaled al-Obeidi, third left, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday.

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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama ordered the deployment of up to 450 more American troops to Iraq on Wednesday in an effort to reverse major battlefield losses to the Islamic State, an escalation but not a significant shift in the struggling U.S. strategy to defeat the extremist group.

The U.S. forces will open a fifth training site in the country, this one dedicated specifically to helping the Iraqi Army integrate Sunni tribes into the fight, an element seen as a crucial to driving the Islamic State out of the Sunni-majority areas of western Iraq.

The immediate objective is to win back the key city of Ramadi, which was seized by extremists last month.

The U.S. is insistent that Americans will not have a combat role. But in the deployment of American forces and the equipping of Iraqi troops, the U.S. must make sure “that we can be nimble because clearly this is a very nimble enemy,” Deputy National Security Adviser Benjamin Rhodes told reporters.

The plan is not a change in the U.S. strategy, the administration says, but addresses a need to get Sunnis more involved in the fight. Some local citizens in Sunni-majority areas fear an invasion and reprisals from Iran-backed Shiite militia even more than domination by the Islamic State, underscoring a need for any military campaign there to be led by local fighters.

But the Shiite-led Iraqi government’s record in recruiting Sunni tribesman has been mixed at best, slowing efforts to regain Ramadi and Fallujah, a nearby city that Islamic State militants have held for more than a year. Iraqi leaders fear that Sunni fighters, once armed, could turn against the government, and they have deployed most U.S.-trained Iraqi troops in defensive formations around Baghdad, the capital.

Obama this week lamented that the U.S. lacks a “complete strategy” for defeating the Islamic State, and officials pointed to a glaring lack of recruits among Sunnis. Wednesday’s announcement of a new training site at al-Taqaddum, a desert air base that was a U.S. military hub during the 2003-2011 war,

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The art of fly fishing The fly fishing fad inspired by “that movie” seems to be fading away. I am hearing frequently from surviving beginners who have hung in there that it isn’t as easy as it looked in 1992’s A River Runs Through It, and asking for suggestions to help them become better at the recreation.

Areas of interest for more learning from the people I hear from almost always start with casting. More than 50 years ago, I learned the basic overhead cast, the roll cast and various other fly fishing basics at the free annual May school offered by Builder’s Hardware and its sporting goods manager, the late Cec Grove, then the only fly fishing school available in Alberta.

Now there are more schools, and they may be the BOB best way to deal with castSCAMMELL ing matters, especially if the teachers are certified fly casting instructors, as are Jim and Lynda McLennan, who offer schools, clinics and other events. In addition, Jim has been a professional fishing guide, a tackle dealer and a fly fishing author.

Jim says that their “beyond the basics” schools are popular with fishermen who want to get better at all aspects of the sport. Interested anglers should go to the website www.mclennanflyfishing.com and check out the many offerings under the category “Intermediate Schools.”

When I felt a dire need to get much better at a recreation I loved 45 years ago, I put myself in the hands of several professional fishing guides in Montana.

That was radical then, because of “the real men don’t need guides” syndrome that persists in Alberta to this day.

I always started by telling every one of them that they should feel free to make suggestions and help me become a better fly fisherman, and was rewarded with some superb instruction, trips, hints and help, not to mention their friendship. In that friendship category are two superb teaching fishing guides in the Red Deer area: Garry Pierce of Tailwater Drifters and Dwayne Schafers of Easyway Drifters.

Part of being a true professional is that you get paid for what you do, and some of my supplicants for suggestions on how to improve their fly fishing feel they can’t afford guides or schools “at this time.”

That leaves books, which can be helpful, but only if you have progressed enough to understand what they are telling you. To help you decide if you’re ready to move on, a must-study is The Curtis Creek Manifesto, by Sheridan Anderson, actually a quirky, funny, but many-edition classic comic book that is a superb undergraduate textbook in itself for fly fishermen of all ages.

It is hard to learn to cast from a book, even though,

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Jim McLennan casting to a very large brown trout in an almost impossible spot. in the olden days, fly casting teachers erroneously made you hold a tome between casting elbow and body. But the textbook for post-graduate home study in casting should be Lefty Kreh’s Ultimate Guide to Fly Fishing. Lefty is an awe-inspiring fly caster and casting teacher. He also has ingenious and practical solutions for most fly fishing problems derived from his seven decades of fishing everywhere in the world.

After casting, the “newbies” want to learn more about the “bugs,” aquatic entomology, hatches, fly tying and stream craft, the advanced tricks of the trade.

Books and onstream study are the best solution for problems with identifying and timing aquatic insect hatches. I’m not telling you, but many other fly fishermen tell me that the most practical book for identifying the important fly hatches and predicting when they occur is my own The Phenological Fly, unfortunately hard to get and very expensive on the rare book market, but I’m working on it.

While we wait, I can tell you that the book that helped me write my book is The Complete Book of Western Hatches, by Rick Hafele and Dave Hughes.

In the absence of fly fishing clubs, Trout Unlim-

ited chapters and community fly fishing courses like we have today, I was able to teach myself to tie effective flies solely from the amazing photographs and succinct instructions for the use of most standard materials in Fly Tying, by Helen Shaw.

The very best, the absolute masters, the PhDs of fly fishing know when, where and how to break the rules. There are a very precious few books on radical, rule-breaking methods. West Yellowstone author Charlie Brooks is a must, especially his Larger Trout for the Western Fly Fisherman. From it I learned the importance of fishing imitations of the largest stonefly nymphs and how to get them deep down where the naturals live.

In his Modern Dry Fly Code, Vincent Marinaro convinces us of the importance and how-to of fishing imitations of “terrestrials,” land-based insects.

Leonard M. Wright Jr. is the dean of the unusual methods school, as the titles of some of his books make clear: Fly-Fishing Heresies, Trout Maverick and Fishing the Dry Fly as a Living Insect.

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

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Dandelions came over with the early settlers and have been spread to most parts of the province by animals, people and vehicles. The yellow flowers are so much a part of the spring landscape that there is no chance of eradicating the.

Each spring, a flush of yellow spreads across fields and lawns, followed by white seed heads. Once the initial flush is finished, an occasional yellow flower will appear.

Dandelions receive a mixed reaction.

They are hated by some and ignored by others — and a few people like them.

Dandelions can be killed by using chemicals, digging, improving the soil or a combination of all methods.

LINDA There are a number of TOMLINSON products on the market licensed to kill dandelions.

Products are sprayed onto the plants leaves, where they are absorbed by the plant and move throughout its, system killing it.

For the chemicals to work, the plant must be actively moving nutrients throughout the plant. People tend to spray when the dandelions are in flower but the chemicals work best in the fall when the plant is preparing for winter.

It is easy tell plants that have been sprayed as the broadleaf plants elongate, curl and die.

Use chemicals that are licensed for broadleaf weeds in the lawn to kill dandelions. Agricultural chemicals are not licensed for lawns and can have a detrimental effect on trees and shrubs. Read up on the active ingredients of all chemicals before using them. Know what they kill and how long they will reside in the soil. Always read and follow the instructions on any chemical package.

Use caution when using a home recipe. Vinegar, even horticultural grade, might burn the tops of the plant but not the roots. Salt has been used for centuries as a soil sterilant.

Digging dandelions is tedious but effective for small infestations. The complete root must be removed to kill the plant. Usually the root will break off when it is being dug out and need to be removed once it has regrown. Continued digging will eventually kill all plants.

Dandelion seeds are opportunists. They will sit on top of the grass and germinate only when they land on a piece of open soil. A healthy lawn that is growing well will have few bare spots, meaning less dandelions.

Soil is the most important part of the garden, including the lawn. If the soil is not healthy, then neither will the lawn. That means that weeds can easily become established. When putting in a new lawn, make sure there is a deep base of at least 12 inches (30 cm) of top soil that is high in organic matter. Organic matter plays an important role in soil.

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LUANN June 11 2010 — The FIFA World Cup opens in South Africa. It is the first time it has been held in Africa.

1981 — The first major league baseball player’s strike begins. It will last for two months.

1977 — Electoral boundary changes increase the number of seats in House of Commons by 18 to 282.

1966 — Torontonian David Bailey is the first

Canadian to break four-minute mile (3:59.1).

1943 — Canada signs international agreement on post-war relief; origin of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.

1941 — DBS issues census results, showing Canada’s population has reached 11,506,655.

1940 — Princess Juliana of the Netherlands arrives in Canada to seek refuge during the Second World War. 1931 — Parliament votes to proclaim Remembrance Day, Nov. 11, as a general holiday.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2015

Create a healthier TV habit What boosts your risk for heart disease, diabetes and cancer, and could shorten your life by five years?

Your TV. Current research is showing that watching too much is a major health hazard. In one new study, binge-watching boosted the risk for metabolic syndrome (some combo of excess body fat, high blood sugar levels, increased blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol/triglyceride levels) by a whopping 30 per cent!

But we’re not going to scold you, tell you to shut it off or advise you to toss your new flat-screen out the window. Because if you’re like us, you enjoy TV — whether its sports (Dr. Mike faithfully tunes in for Cleveland Cavaliers’ games), Sunday-morning news shows with your favourite pundits or Dr. Oz’s daily dose of life-changing health info.

But what if you’re way over the top with TV time?

The average North American watches five to seven hours of TV per day.

A Danish study of 1.1 million people (and they bike a lot) observed that sitting just two hours a day increased risk for diabetes by 20 per cent, for heart disease by 15 per cent and for an early death by 13 per cent.

Next up, according to the landmark Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle study that’s tracking the health and habits of 11,000 adults, six hours of daily TV could shorten your life by five years. And prolonged TV time raised colon cancer risk by 54 per cent in a major German study.

TV is dangerous because long periods of sitting mess with your metabolism, interfering with your

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DRS. OZ AND ROIZEN body’s ability to burn fat and sugar for energy. If you snack while you sit, you’re piling on calories and pounds, too. And if you trade an hour or two of sleep to catch late-night TV, you’re creating a sleep deficit that boosts risk for obesity and diabetes.

Build a healthy TV habit with these steps: ● Move while you watch. Bring your exercise bike, treadmill or other favourite piece of exercise equipment into the same room with your TV. Stow your hand weights, exercise bands and an exercise mat there, too. Then plan to stay active while you watch.

You could work out during commercials or continuously. Just make a rule: You can keep watching only if you keep moving. That’s what Dr. Mike does and it works.

The good news: TV can help you stick with exer-

cise — and may be better than going to the gym. In a recent University of North Carolina study, people who watched videos while they listened to music (kind of like the experience you have watching TV) said their routine felt easier than those who just stared at a wall while exercising.

The longer the workout, the easier it felt. And in other research, exercisers who could watch their favorite TV shows were the least likely to drop out of a 14-week exercise program. People were more likely to give up if they couldn’t choose their own shows (the way it is at many gyms — and we know how few people really go after they sign up and pay for the facility). ● Pick something funny. Love to snack while you watch a movie? Grab veggies ... and a comedy. In recent research from Cornell University’s Food and Brand Lab, people who watched the tragedy Solaris ate 55 per cent more popcorn than those who saw the comedy My Big Fat Greek Wedding. And those who viewed the sappy Love Story ate 28 per cent more popcorn than those watching the funny movie Sweet Home Alabama.

A comedy also could motivate you to exercise. In a recent Netflix poll of 1,000 viewers, 36 per cent said they preferred working out while watching shows that made them laugh. ● Watch something healthy ... especially if you love TV recipes. Don’t feast your eyes on big-calorie foodie-food shows.

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Alberta’s vitamin D dilemma – what you need to know Everything from migraines to can- quire regular testing to do so. cers, depression, osteoporosis, poor Once again, I disagree. First and immunity and heart disease can all be foremost, vitamin D can build up to linked to low levels of vitamin D. toxic levels. This is especially true A survey conducted by Statistics when such high-potency products are Canada found evidence that two- readily available to the public over thirds of the Canadian population has the Internet and in health food stores. vitamin D levels below the required I have seen in my clinic on numerous amount associated with opoccasions patients taking timal health. too much vitamin D on their With so many debilitatown, which resulted in high ing illnesses caused by a levels on their blood test. lack of vitamin D, why Secondly, everyone needs would Alberta Health Serdifferent amounts of supplevices no longer make this mental vitamin D to reach test available? Does it not the optimal blood ranges, as seem important? I do think stated above by the Vitamin the test is vitally important D Society. This means you and that’s why I continue to may have to take a differprovide vitamin D testing ent dose than another indiin my clinic through a prividual to reach the optimal vate lab for my patients. health blood levels. The only SHANE A notice sent out by Alway to ensure that is if you JOHNSON berta Health Services to take a consistent dose and all physicians, nurses and NATUROPATHIC then get tested for a basenurse educators stated that line. That will determine if MEDICINE vitamin D testing is no lonyou are on the right dose, ger available for populaor if you need to adjust it tion screening as of April 1. accordingly. Again, this is hard to do Testing is to be restricted to patients when testing is not available to the that meet the following criteria: general population for screening. ● Metabolic bone disease I find it frustrating that our health● Abnormal blood calcium care system will no longer support ● Malabsorption syndromes testing to the general population on ● Chronic renal disease such an important vitamin that has ● Chronic liver disease had numerous amounts of research Alberta Health Services has decid- supporting its usage, especially in preed that if you do not have one of the venting disease. Once again, our health above criteria, then the vitamin D test system is taking a reactive approach in is not medically necessary. terms of Albertans’ health instead of I would think the vitamin D society a proactive one, with its emphasis on (www.vitamindsociety.org), a leader helping people once they are already in vitamin D research, would strongly sick, instead of preventing the disease disagree with that statement. It recom- in the first place. mends that in order to prevent the maTake a preventive stance with your jority of vitamin D-deficient diseases, health and talk to your naturopatha blood level of 100 to 150 nmol/L is ic doctor if you have concerns about necessary and went as far as declaring where your vitamin D level may be at.

Nov. 2, 2013, as “Vitamin D Day” where Dr. Shane Johnson ND was born and they urged people to recognize the vi- raised in Red Deer and is the owner of tamin D deficiency as a “world prob- Aspire Natural Medicine. He completlem” and to take action and get tested. ed his naturopathic medical training at Unfortunately, it is hard to get tested the prestigious Bastyr University, and is when your family doctor can no longer among only a handful of naturopathic send you for the test. doctors in Alberta to complete an addiAlberta Health Services also states tional one-year residency in family mediin the notice that the majority of Al- cine. For more detailed information on bertans would benefit from supple- naturopathic medicine visit www.aspirementation of vitamin D but do not re- medicine.ca.

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Lauren Fant, left, winces as she has her third and final application of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine administered by nurse Stephanie Pearson at a doctor’s office in Marietta, Ga. Protecting girls from cervical cancer might be possible with just one dose of the HPV vaccine rather than the three that are now recommended, a new analysis has suggested.

Vaccine against cervical cancer might work after just 1 shot: study

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON — Protecting girls from cervical cancer might be possible with just one dose of the HPV vaccine rather than the three now recommended, a new analysis suggests.

The authors of the study acknowledged it isn’t convincing enough to change vaccination strategies immediately. But if their results are confirmed, requiring just one dose of the vaccine could have a big impact on how many girls around the world get immunized.

Cervical cancer is the fourth-most common cause of cancer death in women worldwide and is estimated to kill more than 260,000 every year.

Researchers from the U.S. National Cancer Institute and elsewhere looked at data from previous trials covering more than 24,000 young women to see how much protection they got from one, two or three doses of the HPV vaccine, Cervarix. They estimated vaccine effectiveness after about four years to be between 77 per cent and 86 per cent for all the young women, regardless of how many shots they received.

If fewer doses could be used, “the potential is huge to prevent the deaths of millions of women,” said Julia

Brotherton, medical director of the National HPV Vaccination Program Register in Australia.

The study was paid for by the U.S. National Cancer Institute and others including the vaccine’s maker, GlaxoSmithKline PLC. It was published online Wednesday in the journal Lancet Oncology.

Brotherton authored an accompanying commentary and said in an email the results were “really promising and so strong that it is difficult to imagine” there could be a confounding factor to explain the finding. She said it wasn’t clear why one dose appeared to be so effective, but suggested the “viruslike” particle used to make the vaccine might have provoked a particularly strong response from the girls’ immune systems.

Besides Glaxo’s Cervarix, a similar vaccine, Gardasil, is sold by Merck & Co. It’s unclear if that vaccine would also work with fewer doses, although experts said that was possible since Gardasil is also made with virus-like particles. Glaxo welcomed the findings but said in a statement “at this time, we have no plans to file for a singledose license.”

In Britain, health officials changed their recommendation last year to advise young girls only get two doses.

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