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Sometimes the best laid plans are stopped unexpectedly by life itself. That can happen even when it comes to getting hitched — as it did for at least three Central Alberta couples. The weddings have been called off mainly because the to-be-weds have felt, directly and indirectly like thousands of other Albertans, the economic slowdown blamed on low oil prices. But one lucky couple will see their wedding plans revived or enhanced through a Central Alberta event now underway — the Wedding Rescue Contest — designed to cover much of the cost involved in a wedding with as many as 120 guests. The contest was open to couples who “had to cancel or postpone your wedding this summer because of hard times (be they health related, due to the struggling economy, or some other circumstance beyond your control).” Online voting on the Facebook page Photos by Fawna is now underway. Innisfail professional photographer Fawna Sidoryk said on Wednesday that the current difficult economic times in Alberta have resulted in three of her wedding shoots being cancelled, along with the weddings that were to go with them. Normally she might see one cancellation in a season, usually because the couple has decided to split. But this year the cancellations have been related to the economy, with either one or both of the people to be wed not working, she said.
They have the money, now all they need is the weather. After having to consider the possibility of cancelling this year’s Centrefest, festival director Janice Shimek said on Wednesday that enough funds have come through to enable them to hold the popular annual event on July 25 and 26 in downtown Red Deer. The cash needed to hold the familyfriendly festival is about $125,000. This includes things like paying for the artistic director, the street performers, their meals and hotels, and setting up portable toilets. The festival was about $15,000 short of being able to happen this year. This year’s entertainment has been secured and they will have enough money to cover the costs, Shimek said. But they will continue to fundraise right through to Centrefest weekend and beyond for next year’s event. They are having to use all their funding received through the casino funding. “That doesn’t leave us in a very good position for next year unless we have some success fundraising,” she said. They have received other grants and funds, and there is a raffle underway. Several businesses and sponsors have stepped up to help, and there has been some assistance from the city. “This year we’re going to pull it off. Next year’s our 15th anniversary and we’re hoping to do a little bit extra. It all depends on how successful we are with fundraising.
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Sherry Albrecht guides Chantal Payne as she reaches for a ball while wearing a pair of concussion goggles that simulate the effects of a concussion. The members of Central Alberta’s Bike Walk and Roll committee were at the Glendale Skate park Wednesday to encourage bikers and skaters to be visible, follow the rules and wear the gear especially a helmet when doing sports that can result in head trauma.
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Vacancy rates fail to tell whole story: officials BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF
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A seniors housing report shows vacancy rates are falling in Alberta and nationwide. The vacancy rate in the province’s 7,600 standard spaces — where residents require less than 1.5 hours of care per day — has fallen to 8.1 per cent from 8.5 per cent, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation report released on Wednesday. When non-standard units offering a higher level of care are included, the numbers are 6.8 per cent and 6.6 per cent. The report does not have a breakdown for Central Alberta or Red Deer.
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It is when those units are factored in that vacancy rates hit the six- and eight-per-cent ranges. The Alberta government announced this spring it was going to rebuild 65 units at Piper Creek Lodge, but that won’t add more units to the city’s 200-unit inventory, said Olson. Mountain View Seniors’ Housing chief administrative officer Sam Smalldon said he has wait lists as well and vacancy rates of two per cent for his 403 units are typical, although that has been shifting upwards slightly recently.
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However, those numbers don’t reflect the overall demand for spaces for publicly funded seniors accommodations in Central Alberta, say seniors housing representatives. “We’re sure not experiencing the vacancy rates that they are reporting here,” said Piper Creek Foundation CEO Geoff Olson. He notes the report only covers the foundation’s lodge spaces, as well as private seniors housing, such as those run by Club Sierra or Symphony. CMHC does not include nursing homes or long-term care homes, or life-lease
or owner-occupied units in the survey. Olson said residents often come to Piper Creek because they cannot afford the rents in private buildings, which can hit around $30,000 a year. For the market the foundation serves, vacancy rates are non-existent. “We’re over-subscribed, as we usually are,” he said, adding 42 singles and five couples are on a waiting list for lodge spaces in Red Deer. The foundation also offers another 354 apartment units in its senior self-contained program and the affordable program offers 89 units. “The real trick is affordability,” he said. “On the private sector side they are really geared to a certain income range.”
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MAN, YOUTH ENTERED STORE ARMED WITH SAW, BEAR SPRAY BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF A Red Deer man who was caught in the middle of an armed robbery by police has pleaded guilty to three charges on Wednesday. Erin Bull, 18, pleaded guilty to three charges: robbery while armed with a saw, having his face masked while committing an offence and possessing bear spray for a dangerous purpose. He will remain in custody ahead of his sentencing hearing. Charges of assault with a weapon and forcible confinement were withdrawn by prosecutor Maurice Collard. Bull and a youth entered the Erickson Drive Express 24 Food Mart on April 27 at 4:30 a.m. armed with a saw and bear spray. They demanded money from the clerks. Police said one staff member was sprayed with bear spray during the robbery. A second staff member was in the back while the robbery occurred and was able to call police when he saw the robbers enter the store. Red Deer RCMP arrived while the two were taking cash from the till. Both were arrested. The youth, who can’t be named because of provisions in the Youth Justice Act, pleaded guilty to robbery, being masked with intent to commit an indictable offence, two counts of breaching a youth court order and having a weapon contrary to a court order on June 11 in Red Deer youth court. The 17-year-old will be sentenced on July 9 in Red Deer youth court, after the completion of a pre-sentence report. Defence counsel Michael Scrase requested a Gladue report be developed for Bull before sentencing. Gladue reports are developed for Aboriginal offenders and take special consideration of the circumstances, culture and challenges facing Aboriginal people. Bull will be held in custody until his sentencing hearing on Aug. 26 in Red Deer provincial court. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com
It was the reasons for the cancellations that got her thinking she wanted to help couples who had plans but now simply just couldn’t afford to get married. The Wedding Rescue Contest will see herself and a number of other Central Alberta wedding-related businesses and services band together to help make one couple’s wedding dream come true. Sidoryk said the contest idea just snowballed with so many vendors getting involved. “We genuinely want these people to go ahead with their wedding ... we want to be able to help.” Sidoryk, in business for seven years, said she had never seen it where the bride and groom suddenly decide they can’t afford their wedding. Couples were required to submit their reason for wanting the free wedding package, which includes costs such as photography, venue, planning, hair and makeup services for the bride and two attendants, marriage commissioner and DJ services. Some things are not covered, such as the alcohol and food, and groom’s clothing. The wedding has to take place on Aug. 29, and the venue is The Back 40 in Delburne, a new event tent with an outdoor setting. Contestants had to send a photo and write-up
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“I’ll start worrying July 27 about next year.” This year’s entertainment includes, among other performers, a whip-cracking, wise-cracking cowboy, a Queen Elizabeth look-alike, stilt walkers, a comedy hockey circus and, of course, magicians and balloon sculpting. For those new to Centrefest, the various acts perform outdoors on streets downtown that are closed
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HOUSING: Demand outstrips supply Smalldon said as a publicly-funded housing management body, they aim for lower prices and greater value, and the results are lower vacancy rates. “I know we’re adding units and I’m filling them. I’m able to maintain a very low vacancy rate because there is demand.” Any project that goes ahead, such as the 103-unit project now underway in Sundre, does not go ahead without a detailed demand assessment ahead of time. Smalldon said for the kinds of units that Mountain View Seniors’ Housing provides, demand routinely outstrips supply. Ron Rose, of the Central Alberta Council on Aging, said the group had not had time yet to analyze the report. However, the concern they most often hear from seniors is the cost of housing, he said in an email. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com
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Work has begun on the long awaited playground installation at Eastview Middle School on Wednesday. Here Paul McKinnon, left, school principal Dean Pasiuk and driving the skid steer Garrett Newton of Force Pile Driving in Blackfalds dig holes for the new equipment. More volunteers are required to help build the site, which is located just south of the school along 39th Street. The project consists of a series of structures designed for middle school, including exercise equipment, tether ball and six disc golf stations. The $200,000 project was funded by a variety of donors including the Government of Alberta, fundraising efforts of the Eastview Middle School Parent Council and students, the Red Deer Kinsmen, Eastview Community Association, 100 Women Who Care, Rotary East, and private donors. Today 20 ATCO employees will be on the site to help build the structures but more volunteers are welcome. If all goes well the work should be complete by Saturday. Anyone wishing to volunteer are encouraged to register at the school office, wear appropriate footwear, clothing and gloves and bring a shovel and rake. Work will be done each day between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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Ceci defends proposed tax hikes EDMONTON — Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci is dismissing opposition accusations that hiking taxes on the wealthy will drive them away. Ceci told the house Wednesday that the changes will be fair and will affect only seven per cent of tax filers. “I don’t want to see one person leave this province,” said Ceci. “They get good value from all the programs and services, and they’ll continue to stay here.” Ceci also said it was a campaign promise that the NDP is determined to fulfil. Premier Rachel Notley’s government has promised to bring in a bill this session to hike taxes on the wealthy on a sliding scale. On Wednesday, opposition Progres-
sive Conservative finance critic Manmeet Bhullar told Ceci the changes will drive wealthy Albertans away or compel them to file their taxes in another jurisdiction. “That other seven per cent (of tax filers) produces about 30 per cent of our personal income tax revenue,” Bhullar told the house in question period. “If those tax filers move to British Columbia or move to Ontario, who is going to make up the difference? Is it hard-working Alberta families that have to make up for your short-sightedness?” Tax changes are just one promise the NDP has said it will fulfil from the campaign, which saw the party topple the PCs after almost 44 years in power. The PCs were defeated before they passed their proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Notley’s team campaigned on a fun-
damentally different budget proposal, including more money for education and health care and changes to the tax structure. Notley confirmed in the house Wednesday that the budget will be tabled in October. Opposition Wildrose Leader Brian Jean said the plan needs to come in earlier to assure cost certainty for homeowners, businesses and others who rely on direction from the province to set their own budgets. “By September 7, this government will be four months out from the election,” Jean told the house. “That is more than enough time to build a budget.” Notley fired back that the budget timing is the result of a snap election call by the PCs that was in turn precipitated by former premier Jim Prentice thinking he had destroyed all opposition when the bulk of the old Wildrose
caucus crossed the floor to join him last year. “If they (the Wildrose) are worried about the timeline, I would suggest that perhaps ... if they had not en masse crossed over to those guys we wouldn’t have had an election,” Notley told Jean. Jean, in turn, extended his arms as if to say, “Who are you referring to?” Eleven members of the 17-member Wildrose caucus joined the PCs late last year. The move sparked a backlash against both the floor-crossers and the Tories. Under Jean, the Wildrose bounced back stronger in the May 5 election, winning 21 seats to remain official Opposition. All 11 floor-crossers, including former leader Danielle Smith, were defeated or didn’t run again in the election.
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Slain police officer shining example to peers: chief BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — They came to honour a father, a husband, a son and a friend. But Const. Daniel Woodall, Regimental Number 2829, was also recognized as a dedicated police officer who had only begun to tap his talents as protector of the abused and the bullied. Woodall came into his own when he was assigned to the hate-crimes unit and his “tragic and senseless” death means a “life work cut short,” Edmonton police Chief Rod Knecht told mourners at the slain policeman’s funeral Wednesday. “It was this last posting, more than any other, that brought out elements of his personality that made him such an effective police officer. He helped those that were abused or bullied and ... those who needed assistance,” Knecht said. “Dan invested time and effort in many, many Edmontonians. He served faithfully, modestly and proudly with an incredible depth of commitment.” Woodall was shot and killed last week as he was trying to arrest a man he’d been investigating. Norman Raddatz was believed to be behind vicious anti-Semitic bullying that had led an Edmonton family to fear for its safety. Woodall’s work spoke volumes, said Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson. “Dan’s work with the hate-crimes unit speaks to the kind of city that we are building. We will continue Dan’s good work and build upon his exemplary leadership, reaching across communities to forge deep and lasting relationships with one another, human being to human being. “We are truly grateful for the example that Dan has set for all of us.” Woodall’s widow, Claire, and the couple’s two- and four-year-old sons, watched from the front rows in a cavernous convention centre as colleagues and friends paid tribute to the 35-yearold officer, who came to Edmonton in 2007 after starting his policing career with the Greater Manchester Police in England. “My first thoughts were that he looked like a 12-year-old in uniform,” said friend and colleague Dave Ainsworth of the fresh-faced young man who walked into the police station in
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Manchester in 2002. “He quickly offered to walk a beat with me where many wouldn’t and I quickly found out that this was Dan,” recalled Ainsworth, who stopped several times during his eulogy to compose himself. “He was first to step up. He had my back and I had his. His biggest fear was letting you down. He had compassion when he needed to and strength when required.” Ainsworth also remembered Woodall’s wicked sense of humour and how his friend laughed the loudest at his own jokes. Michael Catlin, a New York Police Department officer who met Woodall at a policing conference in Calgary last year, said the two of them immediately hit it off. They liked to talk about everything from their tattoos to martial arts to snappy suits to their Jeeps. Catlin said Woodall never pretended to be anybody but himself. “Dan was the purest form of himself. He stood a gentleman among men. He stood a cop among police.” Knecht also acknowledged the strength and grace shown by Claire Woodall, who he said has herself become an inspiration. He promised her she would always have the support of the police force. That composure wavered momentarily when Knecht presented the widow with her husband’s cap, belt and the flag that had draped his coffin. The thousands of service men and women, who a short time earlier had marched shoulder to shoulder in a procession through sombre streets lined with onlookers, then stood as his coffin was carried away and offered one final salute.
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EDMONTON — A man accused of murdering two Alberta seniors is facing new, unrelated charges. RCMP say Travis Vader was charged on June 13 with assault and failure to comply with an undertaking. The alleged offences occurred in Barrhead., Alta. Vader is to stand trial next year charged with first-degree murder in the 2010 deaths of Lyle and Marie McCann of St. Albert. The couple’s burned motorhome was discovered after they left for a holiday, and police believe they were killed although their bodies have never been found. Vader was freed on bail in Decem-
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Senate reform in reach? When it comes to Senate reform, the question is not whether an overwhelming majority of Canadians believe transformational change of some sort is desirable. That’s a given. A fair number of voters would even be willing to overcome their collective constitutional phobia to drag the upper house into the 21st century. Notwithstanding the partisan noise about outright CHANTAL abolition verHÉBERT sus fixing the Senate’s glaring democratic deficit, a federal-provincial consensus on the way forward could probably be achieved. Many Senate abolitionists would likely settle for a major overhaul of the institution if the unanimous provincial support required to dispose of the upper house turned out to be as unattainable as most political analysts predict. (The support threshold for most reforms is lower than for abolition.)
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But the real question is whether Quebecers are concerned enough about the state of the Senate to set aside their long-standing constitutional grievances to redress it. Or, alternatively, are voters in the rest of Canada eager enough to reform the Senate to agree to some prior heavy constitutional lifting on the Quebec front? There is little mystery as to the answer to the first question. In a speech to the Ontario legislature last month, Premier Philippe Couillard spoke about his wish to see Quebec’s distinctiveness enshrined in the Constitution. If invited to the constitutional table to discuss the Senate, he will show up with that demand in his back pocket. It will not remain there. On this, the premier is on solid ground. There is not, in Quebec, much of a constituency for putting Senate reform ahead of the constitutional recognition the province has pursued in vain for more than two decades. Couillard is also unequivocally opposed to the abolition of the Senate. He believes its core mission of giving Canada’s regions a voice in Parliament is more relevant than ever. In his view, closing down the Senate would dilute Quebec’s voice in the federation. Other premiers — includ-
ing Ontario’s — also see more merit to reforming the upper house than to abolishing it. There are those who assume that Couillard’s anti-abolition stance is a stunt, a chip to be traded at the negotiating table for the constitutional recognition of Quebec’s distinctiveness. No one should gamble on that. Here again the premier’s position reflects a consensus within Quebec’s chattering class that crosses party lines. Were Couillard to pit his stance against the abolition option in a referendum, the odds are he would prevail. What is certain is that he would not lack for allies to back his side. Talking about a referendum, there has not been a federal plebiscite held on Quebec soil since the Second World War and the conscription crisis. To this day it remains such a politically sensitive notion that the 1992 Charlottetown Accord referendum — even as it is overseen by the federal government everywhere else — was held under Quebec authority in that province. To sum up: A Senate constitutional round that takes precedence over Quebec’s quest to have its distinctiveness formally acknowledged by the rest of the country is a non-starter for that province.
On that basis, it would seem that job one for a prime minister committed to putting the Senate on the constitutional table would be to seek the required provincial support to meet the key Quebec demand. (A minimum of seven provinces, including either Quebec or Ontario, would probably be required.). Completing the above mission might remove the Quebec roadblock and pave the way to a federal-provincial consensus on Senate reform but almost certainly not to its abolition. Finally, in form as in substance, going the route of a federal referendum in the hope of forcing the hand of Quebec’s most federalist government in decades on Senate reform is a prescription for disaster for its proponents. Given all that, if NDP Leader Tom Mulcair is seriously ready to spend the political capital of a rookie NDP federal government on seeking lasting constitutional peace with Quebec and altruistic enough to undertake that task even as it will bring him no nearer to his stated goal of seeing the Senate abolished, one can only both commend his courage and question his political sanity. Chantal Hébert is a syndicated Toronto Star national affairs writer.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
It’s time to boycott large gasoline companies To go along with Dale Stuart’s letter in the June 9 Advocate, I have had the opportunity to be in Edmonton recently, and the price was 94.4 to 96.9 cents. I was in Rocky Mountain House the next day, and the price was $102.9, and then I come to Red Deer and I see somebody trying to raise the price to $114.9. I think that we (all the people buying gas) should boycott all of the big companies and show them that we are sick of them shafting us whenever they feel like it so that they can make a profit. Boycott the big ones and buy your gas at the Co-op or UFA and see how long it takes them to smarten up. Bob Cornell Red Deer
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Higher wages don’t just materialize BY MARK MILKE SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE Whenever some group claims that wages can be artificially boosted via government intervention, as one Ontario lobby group recently did, ask them this question: Can boats on a dry California lake float higher without mountain snow-packs first melting into rivers and lakes? If their response is “obviously not,” ask this follow-up query: Then how can incomes float higher without massive in-flows of capital, of private-sector money, into an economy? In the private sector, higher incomes result in part from the arrival of capital, which leads to the construction of factories, hotels and restaurants; the creation of financial services; new technology and machines (such as drilling wells), and much more. Innovation and higher productivity also help boost incomes. As businesses and the people they employ become more productive, higher wages ensue. If a company produces 20 per cent more widgets this year compared to last with the same number of employees, it has room to hike wages. But the trick is to first get capital. Absent that, governments can try and artificially boost wages but only at the expense of higher prices and lost jobs. In recent years, Alberta has been the most popular province for attracting private sector capital. Between 2004 and 2013, of the $1.75 trillion in private-sector capital investment available to prov-
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inces (excluding residential construction), Alberta scooped up more than one-third (35 per cent). Ontario, with a much larger population, attracted just under a quarter (24 per cent). On a per worker basis, the 2004-2013 average reveals Ontario’s lack of attractiveness to capital investment. The annual average for private-sector investment in Ontario was just $9,709 per worker. Only two provinces, Prince Edward Island and Quebec, had weaker numbers. Meanwhile, the top destinations for investment per worker were Alberta ($46,439), Saskatchewan ($35,952), Newfoundland and Labrador ($27,129) and British Columbia ($14,150). That brings us back to wages. Over the past decade, the provinces with massive private-sector capital inflows saw their average weekly wage rates soar. According to Statistics Canada, in 2004 (all figures adjusted for inflation) Alberta’s average weekly wage rate was $858, followed by Ontario ($847), B.C. ($776), and Saskatchewan ($754) while Newfoundland and Labrador was near the bottom of the pack at $710. In 2013, Alberta was again on top with a weekly wage rate of $1,062, followed by Saskatchewan ($924), Newfoundland and Labrador ($923), Ontario (now in fourth place at $901) and B.C. ($882). Of note, while weekly wages between 2004 and 2013 jumped by $213 in Newfoundland and Labrador, $204 in Alberta, $170 in Saskatchewan and $106 in B.C., Ontario’s rise in weekly wages since 2004 amounted to just $54.
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Some might argue that Newfoundland and Labrador and the Western provinces were lucky with oil, gas and potash; the world wanted those resources and so of course investment dollars poured in. But that assertion misses a key point: oil, gas, potash or not, private money is not forced to flow into jurisdictions where the investment climate is uncertain. Venezuela has oil. But outside investment long ago dried up due to a variety of investment-discouraging government actions under then-president Hugo Chavez, ones which have continued under his successor. They include politicized governance, lack of secure property rights, arrests of opposition members, an insecure currency, and a failing legal system, among other issues. Such realities and the lack of sensible policy matter to investment flows. Nothing is automatic. So back to Ontario and calls for higher wages. The three most Western provinces didn’t succeed in boosting incomes by luck or by law — as in demands from politicians via the legislature; they made their provinces attractive destinations for capital. Governments can try and boost wages by fiat. But absent permanent massive inflows of capital, you might as well demand boats float higher on dry lakebeds. Mark Milke is a senior fellow at the Fraser Institute and author of Go West, Young Adults: The 10-year Western Boom in Investment, Jobs and Incomes. This column was supplied by Troy Media (www.troymedia.com).
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Cyberattack targets federal websites ANONYMOUS COLLECTIVE CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — No personal information was compromised during a cyberattack that temporarily crippled some federal government websites, says Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney. The Anonymous online collective claimed responsibility for the attack — which shut down several federal sites and played havoc with email — as a protest against the recent passage of the federal anti-terrorism bill. Early Wednesday afternoon, Treasury Board President Tony Clement tweeted that until full service was restored, the public should use 1-800-OCanada. Several hours of government silence on the incident, known as a denial of service attack, followed. The federal Cyber Incident Response Centre, which routinely publishes alerts and advisories, posted nothing about the events. “We are working on restoring services as soon as possible,” said a brief, late-afternoon statement from Dave Adamson, the government’s acting chief information officer. “We continue to be vigilant in monitoring any potential vulnerabilities.” Denial-of-service attacks, which bombard a site with traffic, are a common means of shutting down a web server. Anonymous has carried out cyberattacks against governments, corporations and others in the name of free speech, Internet liberties and anti-capitalist causes.
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BRIEF Prime minister condemns top general’s comments on sexual harassment OTTAWA — An awkward turn of phrase or a revealing glimpse into the mindset of senior leadership in the Canadian military? Remarks made by the chief of defence staff suggesting men are “biologically wired in a certain way” to make them believe it is OK to sexually harass women sparked debate Wednesday about whether the Canadian Armed Forces can deal with sexual harassment in its ranks. The Liberals called for Gen. Tom Lawson to be immediately fired or step aside, but Lawson’s term ends this summer and his replacement is already teed up, Prime Minister Stephen Harper told question period. “The comments made here are offensive, they are inappropriate, they are inexplicable,” Harper said. “The general did immediately apologize.” In a statement Tuesday night after he made the comments in an interview with the CBC, Lawson called his comments an awkward characterization and said he was in no way trying to excuse anyone from responsibility for their actions. But several MPs didn’t appear to accept that apology Wednesday, grilling Lawson about his remarks during an appearance before the Defence committee. “You dumbed down the problem of sexual harassment in the military,” said Conservative MP Cheryl Gallant. “You’re dumbing down the position of chief of defence staff.”
DENIAL-OF-SERVICE ATTACK OTTAWA — Some of the federal government’s computers and websites went down Wednesday under what is called a denial-of-service attack. What is a denial-of-service attack? Most commonly, these events occur when mischief makers or hackers simply flood a target computer with more traffic than it was built to handle. This can involve sending more connection requests than a server can handle, or sending enormous amounts of random data to use up the target’s bandwidth. They all essentially leave the victimized computer in the position of someone trying to sip from a fire hose. Where does the traffic come from? Some attacks link a number of systems together to pour traffic into the target computer until it can’t handle that data and do its regular work, too. In a distributed denial-of-service attack, There was no immediate confirmation that the loosely knit coalition was actually behind the assault on federal sites. However, Blaney said there were no excuses for such an attack, noting “law-enforcement agencies” were looking into the matter. “We are living in a democracy,” Blaney said. “And there are many ways to express your views.” The incident follows a high-profile hacking of the National Research Council last year — an episode the federal government blamed on a Chinese statesponsored player. Beijing has denied involvement,
accusing Canada of making irresponsible accusations. Assaults that crippled computer systems at the Finance Department and Treasury Board in 2010 were linked to efforts — possibly originating in China — to gather data on the potential takeover of a Canadian potash company. The government stresses it has since invested energy and millions of dollars in a national cybersecurity strategy. “Cybersecurity is an issue that we take very seriously,” Blaney said.
joining battles overseas. And with just days left in the parliamentary calendar before a fall election, it is unclear when — or even if — the necessary legislative and regulatory changes will come. Under the Canada-U.S. perimeter security pact, the federal government committed to begin collecting records of people leaving Canada on international flights as of June 30, 2014. It missed that deadline and would not reveal a new date, saying only that information would be provided in due course. However, a newly obtained internal briefing note shows federal agencies were eyeing October of this year for completion of the project. The heavily censored May 2014 note, prepared for Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s deputy minister, was released to The Canadian Press under the Access to Information Act. It now seems the government will almost certainly miss the revised implementation date, as the required legal and administrative changes remain to be done.
Forensic accountant tells Mike Duffy trial about famous $90,000 payment OTTAWA — A government forensic accountant who delved into Mike Duffy’s finances testified Wednesday about the trail taken by the notorious $90,000 payment to Duffy from the prime minister’s former chief of staff, Nigel Wright. Mark Grenon, who was contracted by the RCMP to examine the embattled senator’s accounts, was testifying for a second day at Duffy’s trial. He said the Wright money was first transferred from an American account to a Canadian account on March 25, 2013. The funds were then moved to an Ottawa law firm, Nelligan O’Brien Payne, and subsequently into Duffy’s bank account. The Receiver General of Canada then received $90,172.24 from Duffy, Grenon added. Before this all unfolded, Grenon said Duffy was involved in other financial activities. On March 22, Duffy refinanced his home in an Ottawa suburb for $91,600. Grenon said $80,000 was transferred to Duffy’s line of credit on the same day.
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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Blue Jays 8 Mets 0 TORONTO — It has been a rarity for the meat of the Toronto Blue Jays’ potent batting order to have a quiet evening at the plate. The bottom third of the order was there to pick up the load Wednesday night. Kevin Pillar hit a solo shot and Danny Valencia sealed the win with a three-run blast in Toronto’s five-run eighth inning as the Blue Jays dumped the New York Mets 8-0 at Rogers Centre. Pillar had three of Toronto’s 10 hits as the Blue Jays kicked off a five-game homestand in front of 28,906 fans on a cool, comfortable spring evening. Ryan Goins, the No. 9 hitter behind Valencia and Pillar, chipped in with two hits and made several nice defensive plays at second base. “That was kind of a black hole for us at times last year,” manager John Gibbons said of the bottom of the order. “They just keep doing it.” The Blue Jays ended their two-game mini-skid and extended their home winning streak to seven games. Toronto starter Drew Hutchison (6-1) worked 5 2/3 innings for the victory. Steve Delabar, Liam Hendriks, Aaron Loup and Ryan Tepera completed the six-hit shutout. The Blue Jays (35-32), who remained two games behind first-place Tampa Bay in the American League East, have won 12 of their last 14 games. The loss ended a three-game winning streak for the N.L. East-leading Mets (36-31). Jose Reyes, Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion were all held without a hit while Josh Donaldson had a double and scored twice. Pillar’s blast off Mets starter Jon Niese (3-7) came in the seventh inning. It was his fifth homer of the year. Valencia padded the lead with a no-doubt shot for his third homer of the season. “We’re guys that are used to being relied on by your team,” Pillar said. “It’s no different here. Just because we hit at the bottom of the order, we’re (still) comfortable with being up in big situations like we did in the minor leagues. I don’t know where else you expect to hit in this lineup. “It’s a pretty powerful lineup and we just take pride in trying to make it a longer lineup.” New York beat the Blue Jays in the first two games of the home-and-home series at Citi Field. The interleague set will wrap up Thursday night. “That might be the best lineup against left-handed pitching that there is in the game,” said Mets manager Terry Collins. Hutchison was helped by some stellar defence
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Toronto Blue Jays Danny Valencia, left, gets tagged out in a run down by New York Mets third baseman Ruben Tejada, right, during second inning baseball action in Toronto on Wednesday. from Goins in the early going. He made a nice diving snag to rob Lucas Duda of a hit and caught a Michael Cuddyer liner for the third out. In the second inning, Pillar drove in Chris Colabello with a single to plate the game’s first run. Pillar and Valencia tried a delayed double steal with two outs and runners on the corners, but the Mets didn’t bite and Valencia was tagged out in a rundown on the third-base line. With his pitch count at 105, Hutchison was pulled in the sixth after giving up a two-out double to Cuddyer. Hutchison allowed four hits and a walk while striking out five. “He gave us just what we needed and the bullpen was great, they really were tonight,” Gibbons said. “And they were a little beat up, they were worn out
after that last road trip. So I tip my hat to those guys for performing there.” Donaldson led off the sixth with a double and scored when Colabello stroked a single up the middle. Niese pitched seven innings and allowed seven hits, three earned runs and four walks while striking out six. “The part of the lineup I didn’t want to beat me, I was able to keep them in check for the most part,” Niese said. “The bottom of the lineup were the guys that got me. It’s tough. That’s why they’re a good team, because one through nine you have to stay focused and execute all the way down.” Mets reliever Akeel Morris gave up five earned runs in the eighth inning. He was optioned to doubleA Binghamton after the game.
US Open at Chambers Bay offers Lightning poised to field filled with unique stories follow Blackhawks’ blueprint
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. — All that separated Tom Hoge and Josh Persons growing up was five years and a few miles, which wouldn’t be so odd if their hometown was Dallas or Los Angeles or somewhere in Florida. It’s downright bizarre when you consider the pair of U.S. Open rookies are from Fargo. As in, North Dakota. As in, BRRR! “You might think for hockey, maybe two guys would be playing each other for the Stanley Cup,” Hoge said, standing on the sunsplashed practice range at Chambers Bay before his final warmup round. “But you never think two guys would be playing in the U.S. Open It’s just weird.” Weird is exactly what makes this championship unique, though. As the film character Roy McAvoy once said, “It’s open. Anyone’s got a shot at it.” It just takes a low enough handicap and the ability and nerves to survive a local and sectional qualifier. The result every year is a tantalizing tapestry of longshots and oddball stories unmatched among the four majors, from the part-time carpenter who decided to make a go of professional golf (Jimmy Gunn) to the 15-year-old prodigy with the perfect carpenter’s name (Cole Hammer). Or two players from the golfing — ahem, hotbed — known as North Dakota. “The odds are so stacked against you, only being able to play golf six months a year,” said Hoge, who trailed Persons by five years going through school but later became close friends with him while playing elite amateur events. “You wouldn’t think of North Dakota as a golf capital of anything, but I guess it worked out this week.” Persons and Hoge also share the same coach, John Dahl, himself a former PGA Championship qualifier and now head pro at Oxbow Golf and Country Club near Fargo. “I’ve had one other fella from North Dakota, Greg Hiller. Played about 12 years ago,” Dahl said, musing on the state’s golf products. “That’s about the extent of it.” Hoge made this year’s U.S. Open by finishing tied for fourth among 121 players at the qualifier in Memphis, earning one of 10 spots available. Among those
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Tom Hoge putts on the 10th hole during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament at Chambers Bay on Wednesday, in University Place, Wash. in the field that week were major winners Retief Goosen, who squeaked in, and David Toms, who did not. Persons actually lost a playoff for the third and final spot at his qualifier in Rockville, Maryland, but made it to Chambers Bay as one of the alternates. This all created some logistical problems for Dahl, and not just because he coaches both. “Tom qualified the original Monday pretty easily, and Josh, he was the alternate. So all of a sudden he gets in,” Dahl explained. “I’ve got my member-guest starting on Thursday with 120 people. So I said, ’Oh my God! What am I going to do?’ I ran into the president of my club and he said, ’If you don’t go, you’re the dumbest guy in the world.”’ So, Dahl flew out to Seattle to join his pupils in a field full of stories: — Roberto Castro earned one of spots at the qualifier in Ball Ground, Georgia. While he waited to see if his round was good enough, he realized that his younger brother Franco was the only one who could knock him out. Franco missed a 15-footer for birdie on the final hole that would
have forced a playoff between the two. — The international flavour of the U.S. Open means several players grew up in sports foreign to many Americans. Kurt Barnes played rugby in Australia and still looks the part, with his broad shoulders and stocky build, while South Africa’s Thomas Aiken was a star fast bowler in cricket. — Speaking of other sports, former U.S. Junior Amateur champ Jason Allred’s brothers are national whitewater rafting champions, and Allred once served as a rafting guide. The cousin of first-time qualifier Tony Finau is Jabari Parker, a small forward for the Milwaukee Bucks. And Kevin Lucas has one brother (Justin) who is among the world’s best bass fisherman and another (Joe) who fought five times as a professional mixed martial artist. All are longshots, of course, their chances of contending remote. Most fans who watch them this week will simply be stopping by on their way to bigger names. Then again, simply qualifying for the U.S. Open takes overcoming some long odds. Especially if you grew up in North Dakota.
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Hindsight may one day make the post-Stanley Cup handshake between Jonathan Toews and Steven Stamkos an iconic moment, not so much a passing of the torch but more welcome to the club. Already the Lightning look like they could be a young carbon copy of the Chicago Blackhawks, who beat Tampa on Monday night for their third Cup in six years. From ownership to the roster, the right decisions could get the Lightning back to the final. Tampa Bay owner Jeff Vinik could follow Chicago’s Rocky Wirtz in stabilizing the franchise, so the breeding ground is there. Stamkos is a respected young leader like Toews, Victor Hedman a gamecontrolling defenceman like Duncan Keith and Nikita Kucherov could develop into some facsimile of Patrick Kane. The Lightning even have prospects waiting in the wings to be the next generation: Jonathan Drouin may soon be a regular like Teuvo Teravainen, and Andrei Vasilevskiy looks like the future in goal. But the onus is on Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman to push the right buttons this off-season and beyond. If Yzerman stays true to the patient vision he used to remake the Lightning after their 2011 Eastern Conference final run, he’ll give himself a chance to get it done. “There are no quick fixes, no real solutions,” Yzerman said. “You kind of just stick with the process. Trying our best to hang on to your draft picks, try to make good choices, then give them time to develop.” Like Bowman inherited Toews, Kane and Keith, Yzerman had Stamkos and Hedman as franchise cornerstones. Signing Stamkos this summer to a long-term extension like Toews and Kane got might be the next step of that process, and Kucherov, Tyler Johnson, Ondrej Palat and Alex Killorn will need new deals in the coming years. Bowman after winning the Cup in 2010 had to make difficult choices in a salary-cap environment. He isolated the core, which included forwards Toews, Kane, Patrick Sharp and Marian Hossa and defenceman Keith, Niklas Hjalmarsson and Brent Seabrook and traded Dustin Byfuglien, Brian Campbell and Andrew Ladd, among others. Draft picks like Brandon Saad and Andrew Shaw took their place for the 2013 Cup run, and Teravainen and defenceman Trevor van Riemsdyk came up for this one. “What we try to do with our young players is not rush them to the point where the expectations are unrealistic,” Bowman said. “When they do make it into the NHL, they’ve had some time to develop their game, to gain some confidence usually in the American (Hockey) League.” The Lightning may be more like the Detroit Red Wings of the near future in that many of the young players — Johnson, Palat, Killorn and Kucherov — won in the AHL with coach Jon Cooper like Grand Rapids Griffins stars Gustav Nyquist, Tomas Tatar and Tomas Jurco did under Mike Babcock’s replacement, Jeff Blashill. Tampa Bay’s biggest issue might be having too many good, young forwards, but from depth Yzerman could shore up the blue line headlined by Hedman and Anton Stralman.
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Tuesday’s Games St. Louis 3, Minnesota 2 Houston 8, Colorado 5 Oakland 6, San Diego 5 San Francisco 6, Seattle 2 Boston 9, Atlanta 4 Pittsburgh 3, Chicago White Sox 0 Baltimore 19, Philadelphia 3 Cincinnati 5, Detroit 2 Miami 12, N.Y. Yankees 2 N.Y. Mets 3, Toronto 2 Washington 16, Tampa Bay 4 Cleveland 6, Chicago Cubs 0 Texas 3, L.A. Dodgers 2 Kansas City 7, Milwaukee 2 L.A. Angels 4, Arizona 1 Wednesday’s Games Baltimore 6, Philadelphia 4 N.Y. Yankees 2, Miami 1 Tampa Bay 5, Washington 0 Toronto 8, N.Y. Mets 0 Atlanta 5, Boston 2 Chicago Cubs 17, Cleveland 0 Detroit at Cincinnati, late Kansas City 10, Milwaukee 2 Pittsburgh 3, Chicago White Sox 2 Minnesota 3, St. Louis 1 Houston 8, Colorado 4 Arizona 3, L.A. Angels 2 San Diego 2, Oakland 16 Seattle 2, San Francisco 0 Texas at L.A. Dodgers, late Thursday’s Games Baltimore (B.Norris 2-4) at Philadelphia (O’Sullivan 1-5), 11:05 a.m. St. Louis (Jai.Garcia 2-3) at Minnesota (Pelfrey 5-3), 11:10 a.m. Houston (McHugh 6-3) at Colorado (Hale 2-1), 1:10 p.m. San Diego (Kennedy 3-5) at Oakland (Graveman 3-3), 1:35 p.m. L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 4-5) at Arizona (Webster 1-0), 1:40 p.m. Miami (Latos 2-4) at N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 3-7), 5:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Archer 7-4) at Washington (Fister 2-2), 5:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 9-4) at Toronto (Dickey 2-6), 5:07 p.m. Boston (Buchholz 3-6) at Atlanta (S.Miller 5-2), 5:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Hammel 5-2) at Cleveland (Salazar 6-2), 5:10 p.m. Detroit (Verlander 0-0) at Cincinnati (Leake 3-4), 5:10 p.m. Milwaukee (Nelson 3-7) at Kansas City (Guthrie 4-4), 6:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (G.Cole 10-2) at Chicago White Sox (Samardzija 4-4), 6:10 p.m. San Francisco (Vogelsong 4-5) at Seattle (Montgomery 1-1), 8:10 p.m. Texas (Ranaudo 0-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 5-2), 8:10 p.m. Friday’s Games
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Local Sports Detroit at N.Y. Yankees, 5:05 p.m. Baltimore at Toronto, 5:07 p.m. Tampa Bay at Cleveland, 5:10 p.m. Boston at Kansas City, 6:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Minnesota, 6:10 p.m. Texas at Chicago White Sox, 6:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Oakland, 7:35 p.m. Houston at Seattle, 8:10 p.m.
43; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 42. Pitching GCole, Pittsburgh, 10-2; Wacha, St. Louis, 9-2; BColon, New York, 9-4; Shields, San Diego, 7-0; Lincecum, San Francisco, 7-3; CMartinez, St. Louis, 7-3; Harvey, New York, 7-4.
AMERICAN LEAGUE LEADERS G AB R H Pct. MiCabrera Det 64 229 37 79 .345 Fielder Tex 64 252 32 86 .341 Kipnis Cle 63 255 44 85 .333 Moustakas KC 59 229 36 74 .323 NCruz Sea 64 246 34 76 .309 Cespedes Det 65 246 36 76 .309 Pedroia Bos 65 264 31 81 .307 Reddick Oak 60 223 31 68 .305 Donaldson Tor 67 266 54 81 .305 Brantley Cle 55 212 26 64 .302 Home Runs Pujols, Los Angeles, 19; NCruz, Seattle, 18; Teixeira, New York, 18; Trout, Los Angeles, 18; Donaldson, Toronto, 17; Valbuena, Houston, 16; MiCabrera, Detroit, 14; CDavis, Baltimore, 14. Runs Batted In MiCabrera, Detroit, 48; Teixeira, New York, 48; Fielder, Texas, 46; Donaldson, Toronto, 45; Vogt, Oakland, 45; KMorales, Kansas City, 42; Bautista, Toronto, 41; NCruz, Seattle, 41. Pitching FHernandez, Seattle, 10-3; Keuchel, Houston, 8-2; Gray, Oakland, 8-3; Pineda, New York, 8-3; Carrasco, Cleveland, 8-5; Simon, Detroit, 7-3; Richards, Los Angeles, 7-4.
INTERLEAGUE Miami 000 000 100 — 1 3 0 New York 100 010 00x — 2 7 0 Urena, B.Hand (7), Dunn (8) and Mathis; Pineda, Shreve (7), Ju.Wilson (8), Betances (8) and B.McCann. W—Pineda 8-3. L—Urena 1-3. Sv— Betances (4). HRs—Miami, Yelich (4).
Wednesday’s Major League Linescores
New York Washington Atlanta Miami Philadelphia
National League East Division W L Pct 36 31 .537 34 32 .515 32 34 .485 29 38 .433 22 45 .328
GB — 1 1/2 3 1/2 7 14
St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati Milwaukee
Central Division W L Pct 43 22 .662 38 27 .585 35 28 .556 29 35 .453 24 43 .358
GB — 5 7 13 1/2 20
West Division W L Pct 37 28 .569 35 32 .522 32 33 .492 32 36 .464 28 37 .431
GB — 3 5 6 1/2 9
Los Angeles San Francisco Arizona San Diego Colorado
Friday’s Games Pittsburgh at Washington, 5:05 p.m. St. Louis at Philadelphia, 5:05 p.m. Miami at Cincinnati, 5:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 5:35 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Minnesota, 6:10 p.m. Milwaukee at Colorado, 6:40 p.m. San Diego at Arizona, 7:40 p.m. San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.
The Thunder Country Trampoline and Gymnastics club held their own against some of the best young gymnasts from B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba at the Western Canada Cup Trampoline Championships in Port Moody, B.C., on the weekend. Sophie Nossack led the way with a silver medal in Level 2 U12 girls trampoline and a fourth place finish in the synchronized trampoline event with Gabriel Clarke. Clarke also finished eighth in the trampoline. Madison Ruff earned a bronze medal in the Level 1 U11 girls trampoline while Taelum
BANTAM AA BASEBALL The Red Deer Bantam AA Boston Pizza Braves rallied to win two out of three games in Leduc on the weekend. In their first game on Saturday, they rallied from four runs down in the fourth inning to win 5-4 over Strathmore. Red Deer scored three runs in the fifth inning — Jared Arnold, Colby Lindseth and MacGregor Manyluk — and then added two more — Kolby Clark and Arnold — to win the game, The Braves were not so lucky in their second game, falling 12-5 to Camrose Royals. Camrose got up 6-2 in the first inning and never looked back. Arnold and Aidan Gehring accounted for two runs each for the Braves while Zack Jensen
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BOLTS: Successful He already swapped out Brett Connolly for draft picks after trading firstand third-rounders to acquire veteran defenceman Braydon Coburn at the deadline. Filling holes through trades and free agency can’t be overlooked, either. Bowman plugged in Michal Handzus in 2013 and then Brad Richards and Antoine Vermette this year, while Yzerman has acquired Stralman, Ryan Callahan and Valtteri Filppula to complement the core. When Blackhawks coach Joel
Baltimore 100 410 000 — 6 8 1 Phila. 100 000 300 — 4 9 1 U.Jimenez, Roe (7), Matusz (8), Britton (9) and Wieters; Correia, J.Gomez (6), Araujo (7), L.Garcia (8), Giles (9) and Rupp. W—U.Jimenez 5-3. L—Correia 0-1. Sv—Britton (18). HRs—Baltimore, Parmelee (3), Snider (2). Philadelphia, Galvis (2). New York 000 000 000 — 0 6 0 Toronto 010 001 15x — 8 10 0 Niese, A.Morris (8), Leathersich (8) and d’Arnaud; Hutchison, Delabar (6), Hendriks (8), Loup (8), Tepera (9) and Ru.Martin. W—Hutchison 6-1. L—Niese 3-7. HRs—Toronto, Pillar (5), Valencia (3). Chicago 064 000 007 — 17 18 0 Cleveland 000 000 000 — 0 4 1 Wada, Medina (8) and D.Ross; Marcum, Hagadone (3), R.Webb (3), Atchison (5), Rzepczynski (6), B.Shaw (7), Allen (8), Raburn (9), Dav.Murphy (9) and Y.Gomes, R.Perez. W—Wada 1-1. L—Marcum 3-2. HRs—Chicago, A.Russell (5), Rizzo (12), Denorfia (1), Bryant (8). Boston 000 101 000 — 2 8 1 Atlanta 000 101 21x — 5 10 1 J.Kelly, Ross Jr. (6), Ogando (6), Tazawa (7), Layne (7), Breslow (8) and Swihart; A.Wood, Masset (7), Ji.Johnson (8), Grilli (9) and Pierzynski. W—Masset 2-1. L—Tazawa 0-3. Sv—Grilli (18). HRs—Boston, Napoli (10). St. Louis 010 000 000 — 1 8 1 Minnesota 000 200 01x — 3 7 0 C.Martinez, Choate (7), Belisle (8) and Molina; Milone, Fien (8), Perkins (8) and Herrmann. W— Milone 3-1. L—C.Martinez 7-3. Sv—Perkins (23). Pittsburgh 300 000 000 — 3 5 0 Chicago 000 002 000 — 2 4 0 Locke, Caminero (7), Watson (8), Melancon (9) and Cervelli; Danks, Duke (8), Dav.Robertson (9) and Soto. W—Locke 4-3. L—Danks 3-7. Sv—Melancon (22). HRs—Pittsburgh, Kang (4).
NATIONAL LEAGUE LEADERS G AB R H Pct. Goldschmidt Ari 65 234 50 85 .363 DGordon Mia 63 273 35 96 .352 Harper Was 64 215 49 74 .344 LeMahieu Col 63 233 31 77 .330 Aoki SF 64 252 31 80 .317 YEscobar Was 60 231 31 73 .316 Panik SF 64 241 34 75 .311 JhPeralta StL 64 241 30 75 .311 Pollock Ari 64 248 43 77 .310 AGonzalez LAD 64 235 37 72 .306 Home Runs Stanton, Miami, 24; Harper, Washington, 22; Frazier, Cincinnati, 20; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 19; Pederson, Los Angeles, 17; Arenado, Colorado, 16; Votto, Cincinnati, 14. Runs Batted In Stanton, Miami, 62; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 54; Harper, Washington, 52; Arenado, Colorado, 51; SMarte, Pittsburgh, 45; AGonzalez, Los Angeles,
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Tampa Bay 000 021 020 — 5 12 0 Wash. 000 000 000 — 0 2 3 Geltz, Andriese (3), Jepsen (7), B.Gomes (8), Belisario (8) and Casali; Zimmermann, Treinen (8), Janssen (9) and Lobaton. W—Andriese 2-1. L—Zimmermann 5-5. HRs—Tampa Bay, Souza Jr. (13), Casali (1).
Milwaukee 010 000 010 — 2 6 0 Kan. City 030 030 04x — 10 12 0 Fiers, Cotts (6), Broxton (8), W.Smith (8) and Lucroy; Blanton, Madson (6), Finnegan (7), F.Morales (8), Frasor (9) and S.Perez, Butera. W—Blanton 1-0. L—Fiers 3-7. Houston 210 012 002 — 8 13 0 Colorado 000 200 101 — 4 9 1 Oberholtzer, J.Fields (7), Thatcher (8), Neshek (8), Qualls (9) and J.Castro; K.Kendrick, Friedrich (6), J.Miller (8), Axford (9), Logan (9) and Hundley. W— Oberholtzer 2-1. L—K.Kendrick 2-9. HRs—Houston, Correa (3), Tucker (3), Marisnick (5), Carter (12). Colorado, Ca.Gonzalez (9). Los Ang. 000 011 000 — 2 11 0 Arizona 101 100 00x — 3 10 1 Santiago, Bedrosian (6), Gott (7), Salas (8) and Iannetta; C.Anderson, D.Hernandez (7), O.Perez (7), D.Hudson (7), Ziegler (9) and W.Castillo. W—C. Anderson 3-1. L—Santiago 4-4. Sv—Ziegler (9). HRs—Arizona, Goldschmidt (19), W.Castillo (4).
Henfrey was fourth in Level 1 boys trampoline and double-mini trampoline and earned a fifth place finish in synchronized trampoline with Kayden Levis. Levis placed sixth in Level 2 boys tumbling, eighth in DMT and ninth in trampoline. Keira Hofer finished fourth in Level 1 girls U11 DMT and fifth trampoline. In Level 4 girls, Lauren Howse and Laura Arnusch teamed up for a fifth place finish in synchronized trampoline. Jesse Starchuk added a fourth place finish in Level 3 boys trampoline, and Nadine Rajotte was eighth in Level 1 U11 girls trampoline. Other Thunder Country athletes competing included Kaeliegh Boston, Sophia Arnusch and Vivien Hawryzko. also scored. The Braves and the Calgary PBF Redbirds traded leads six times on Sunday, but Red Deer grabbed it last to win 8-7 in extra innings. Gehring’s two-RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning scored Johnan Ferguson and Zack Janzen for the walk-off win. Ferguson also had a two-run RBI triple — scoring Kale Wareham and Jake Honke — in the bottom of the eighth to keep the game tied for a second extra inning. Josh Zinger got the start, allowing one earned run on two hits and a walk while striking out six in 5 1/3 innings. Kade Kahlert got the win in relief for Red Deer. Zinger was also effective at the plate, scoring the game’s first run in the bottom of the first, bringing home Jensen with an RBI double.
Quenneville called Richards last offseason, he told the veteran free agent before hanging up: “Come to Chicago. We’ll win a Cup.” Tampa Bay is already an attractive free-agent destination as proven by Filppula and Stralman signing in the place affectionately known as “Hockey Paradise.” “I think, No. 1, you have to convince agents, players, everyone that, ‘Hey, they’re for real down there, they run a really good program, it’s somewhere we can be successful,”’ Yzerman said, adding that the combination of no state income tax and warm winters doesn’t hurt. “Ultimately players, they want to be successful. They want to go to an environment where they can be successful.” the whole child approach
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Major League Baseball American League East Division W L Pct Tampa Bay 37 30 .552 New York 35 30 .538 Baltimore 34 31 .523 Toronto 35 32 .522 Boston 28 39 .418
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Today ● Bantam AAA baseball: Okotoks Dawgs Red at Red Deer Servus Credit Union Braves at Great Chief Park at 7 p.m. Lacombe Stone and Granite at Canadian Brew House Rays at Great Chief 1 at 7 p.m.; Gary Moe Volkswagen Legends at North Star Sports at Great Chief 2 at 7 p.m. ● Ladies fastball: N. Jensen Bandits at TnT Athletics at Great Chief 1 at 7 p.m.; Snell & Oslund Badgers at Collins Barrow Rage at Great Chief 2 at 7 p.m.; Topco Oilsite Panthers at Stettler at 7 p.m.
Friday ● Mixed martial arts: Havoc Fighting Championship 9 at Westerner Prairie Pavilion. ● Parkland baseball: Rocky Red Dogs at Red Deer Razorbacks at Great Chief at 7 p.m. ● Men’s Division 3 rugby: Red Deer Titans at Airdrie Highlanders at 8 p.m. ● Junior B lacrosse tier III: Calgary Axemen at Olds Stingers at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday ● Men’s Division 2 rugby: Red Deer Titans at Lethbridge at 2 p.m. ● Major women’s soccer: Edmonton Scottish Angels at Red Deer Renegades at Edgar Athletic Park at 2 p.m. ● Bantam AAA baseball: Red Deer Servus Credit Union Braves at Spruce
Grave White Sox at 1 and 4 p.m. ● Peewee AAA baseball: Red Deer Braves at St. Albert Cardinals at noon ● Junior B tier I lacrosse: Red Deer TBS Renegades at Manitoba Blizzard in Winnipeg at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. ● Junior B tier II lacrosse: Red Deer Renegades at Medicine Hat Sun Devils at 4:30 p.m. ● Junior B lacrosse tier III: Olds Mavericks at Crowsnest Pass Ravens at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday
● Major women’s soccer: Calgary Cougars FC at Red Deer Renegades at Edgar Athletic Park at noon. ● Bantam AAA baseball: Red Deer Servus Credit Union Braves at Spruce Grave White Sox at 11 a.m. ● Peewee AAA baseball: Red Deer Braves at Fort McMurray Oil Giants at 10 a.m.; Red Deer Braves at South Jasper Place Jats at 1 p.m. ● Midget AAA baseball: Red Deer Carstar Braves at Sherwood Park Athletics at noon and 3 p.m. ● Junior B tier I lacrosse: Red Deer TBS Renegades at Manitoba Blizzard in Winnipeg at 1 p.m. ● Junior B tier II lacrosse: Red Deer Renegades at Lethbridge Cudas at 1:30 p.m. ● Women’s lacrosse: Red Deer Rage at Sherwood Park Titans at 11 a.m. ● Parkland baseball: Innisfail Indians at Lacombe Dodgers at 7 p.m.
Football Hamilton Montreal Toronto Ottawa
CFL Pre-Season East Division GP W L T 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 0
GF 37 26 27 19
GA 10 9 34 63
Pt 2 2 0 0
West Division W L T 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0
GF 20 34 31 24 6
GA 6 27 24 31 20
Pt 2 2 2 0 0
GP Calgary 1 Winnipeg 1 Edmonton 1 Saskatchewan 1 B.C. 1
WEEK ONE Saturday’s results At Quebec City
Montreal 26 Ottawa 9 At Fort McMurray, Alta. Eskimos 31 Saskatchewan 24 Friday’s result Calgary 20 B.C. 6 Tuesday, June 9 Winnipeg 34 Toronto 27 Monday, June 8 Hamilton 37 Ottawa 10 WEEK TWO Thursday, June 18 Toronto at Montreal, 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 19 Hamilton at Winnipeg, 6:30 p.m. Calgary at Saskatchewan, 7:30 p.m. Edmonton at B.C. (Thunderbird), 8 p.m. End of Pre-season
Soccer 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Standings PRELIMINARY ROUND x — Advances To Round-of-16 Group A GP W L T GF GA x-Canada 3 1 0 2 2 1 x-China 3 1 1 1 3 3 x-Netherlands 3 1 1 1 2 2 New Zealand 3 0 1 2 2 3
Costa Rica Spain Pt 5 4 4 2
Monday’s results At Montreal Canada 1 Netherlands 1 At Winnipeg China 2 New Zealand 2
x-Germany x-Norway Thailand Ivory Coast
GP 3 3 3 3
Group B W L 2 0 2 0 1 2 0 3
GF 15 8 3 3
GA 1 2 10 16
Pt 7 7 3 0
Monday’s results At Winnipeg Germany 4 Thailand 0 At Moncton, N.B. Norway 3 Ivory Coast 1
x-Japan x-Cameroon x-Switzerland Ecuador
GP 3 3 3 3
Group C W L 3 0 2 1 1 2 0 3
T 0 0 0 0
GF 4 9 11 1
GA 1 3 4 17
Pt 9 6 3 0
Group D W L 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 2
T 1 1 3 1
GF 4 4 4 3
GA 1 4 4 6
Pt 7 4 3 1
Group E W L 3 0 1 1
T 0 1
GF 4 4
GA 0 5
Pt 9 4
Tuesday’s results At Winnipeg Japan 1 Ecuador 0 At Edmonton Cameroon 2 Switzerland 1
x-U.S. x-Australia x-Sweden Nigeria
GP 3 3 3 3
Tuesday’s results At Vancouver U.S. 1 Nigeria 0 At Edmonton Australia 1 Sweden 1
x-Brazil x-South Korea
GP 3 3
0 0
1 2
2 1
3 2
4 4
2 1
T 0 0 1 1
GF 6 4 4 2
GA 2 3 3 8
Pt 6 6 4 1
Wednesday’s results At Moncton, N.B. Brazil 1 Costa Rica 0 At Ottawa South Korea 2 Spain 1
x-France x-England x-Colombia Mexico T 1 1 0 0
3 3
GP 3 3 3 3
Group F W L 2 1 2 1 1 1 0 2
Wednesday’s results At Ottawa France 5 Mexico 0 At Montreal England 2 Colombia 1 End of Preliminary Round SECOND ROUND Round-of-16 Saturday’s games At Ottawa Germany vs. Sweden, 2 p.m. At Edmonton Cameroon vs. China, 5:30 p.m. Sunday’s games At Moncton, N.B. Brazil vs. Australia, 11 a.m. At Montreal France vs. South Korea, 2 p.m. At Vancouver Canada vs. Switzerland, 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 22 At Ottawa Norway vs. England, 3 p.m. At Edmonton United States vs. Colombia, 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 23 At Vancouver Japan vs. Netherlands, 8 p.m. QUARTER-FINALS Friday, June 26 At Montreal Ottawa June 20 winner vs. Montreal winner, 2 p.m. At Ottawa Edmonton June 20 winner vs. Edmonton June 22 winner, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27 At Edmonton Moncton winner vs. Vancouver June 23 winner, 2 p.m. At Vancouver Ottawa June 22 winner vs. Vancouver June 21 winner, 7:30 p.m.
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Havoc 9 all about opportunity Havoc Fighting Championship 9 is all about opportunity. For some Friday’s card at the Westerner Prairie Pavilion is an opportunity to earn a title shot, for others it’s an opportunity at redemption. The main event is a top contender fight for a vacant HFC 135-pound belt between Calgary’s Noah “The Chosen Defender” Ali (5-2-0) and David “Bo” Harris (7-7-1) out of Mount Clemons, Mich. Even Harris is jumping at an opportunity to just get in the ring as a last-minute injury replacement. Ali is actually coming off a loss to Luis Huete at HFC 5 on May 2, 2014, after submitting to a rearnaked choke in the first round. The loss snapped a streak of five-straight victories, all of them in the first round. Harris is looking to end a bad streak of four straight losses, including two in the Bellator Fighting Championship in 2012, but most recently suffered a second round TKO loss to Gavin Tucker (8-0-0) at Extreme Cage Combat 22 on Feb. 28, 2015, that fight just three weeks after losing to Bobby Moffett (7-1-0) at WXC 55 — Fully Loaded to an arm-triangle choke submission. Machan is not expecting this fight to go the dis-
MacDonald glad to fly under the radar for UFC title bout against Lawlor BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Rory MacDonald is happy to fly under the radar leading into his long-awaited UFC title bout. The welterweight battle between MacDonald (182), a Quesnel, B.C., native, based out of Montreal, and Robbie Lawlor (25-10) has not drawn nearly the attention of the main event fighters, featherweights Conor McGregor and Jose Aldo, whose pre-fight promotional tour has been high on theatrics. That leaves the low-key MacDonald free to focus on Lawlor, who beat him in a three round split decision in November, 2013. “It’s just like a regular fight,” MacDonald said Wednesday. “It doesn’t seem there’s been much attention on it, which is pretty cool. It’s been quite enjoyable.” Still, it will be a big night for the 25-year-old, even if he considers Las Vegas a city “I don’t groove with too well.” His bout will be the co-feature on the 11-bout UFC 189 fight card and is a chance to fulfil a long-standing goal. “Obviously there’s more pressure,” he said. “It’s a five-round fight with one of the best guys in the world. “I’m just focused on taking on a highly skilled opponent, like any other fight I’ve had in the last year.” MacDonald said he was neither fully healthy nor sufficiently motivated the last time he faced Lawlor, the Florida resident who will make the first defence of the 170-pound crown he won by decision from Johny Hendricks. “It was just my hunger wasn’t there,” said MacDonald. “I didn’t wake up until the third round when I got dropped. “Before that, I was like ’I just want this to be over.’ The difference this time is I want to fight. I’m looking forward to being in there, have the blood on my face and be in the heat of battle.” MacDonald rebounded from the defeat to post wins over Demian Maia, Tyron Woodley and Tarec Saffiedine in 2014 to earn a shot at the title. Some feel he deserved a title bout earlier, but MacDonald says it’s just right. “Just the way the scene was the last year, with me losing to Robbie, and Johny Hendricks and the way their fights went,” he said. “It worked out the way it’s supposed to. “I have no complaints. If I didn’t get this title fight I would think it was a little bit weird, but I think it was well deserved.” He’ll have company from his home gym in Alex Garcia, who will face veteran Mike Swick in a threeround welterweight battle on the undercard. Garcia is coming off a knee injury suffered in a loss to Neil Magny last August. “I’m ready for it, now I feel great,” said Garcia. The main event pits the Brazilian Aldo (25-1), ranked second pound for pound in the UFC, against Irishman McGregor (17-2), who has won 13 straight bouts. Aldo is the only featherweight champion UFC has had and he will defend the belt for the eighth time.
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Razorbacks fall to Red Dogs in first of home-and-home series BY ADVOCATE STAFF Red Dogs 7 Razorbacks 5 ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE — The Rocky Red Dogs took the first game of a home-and-home Parkland Baseball League series with the Red Deer Razorbacks on Tuesday. The Red Dogs rallied from a two-run deficit after three innings to beat the Razorbacks 7-5. Travis Bachynski took the loss for Red Deer after giving up three earned runs on five hits and two walks in three innings of relief work. Diego Colorado got the start for the Razorbacks and gave up two earned runs on four hits and two walks with four strikeouts in three innings. The Razorbacks led 4-2 after three innings but gave up four runs in the fourth inning and then one more in the fifth inning to push the score to 7-4 Rocky. A Chris Grudeski RBI single cut the lead to 7-5 but it’s as close as Red Deer got. Darcy Warawa was 1-for-1 with a double, two RBIs, one rune, one stolen base and three walks, Matt Souster was 4-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored and a stolen base. Teagan Colonna and Adam Hendrie accounted for the Razorbacks other runs. Red Deer’s inability to cash in runners is a developing theme this year as they stranded 11 runners on Tuesday, three times with the bases loaded. The Razorbacks host the Red Dogs in the return game on Friday at 7 p.m. at Great Chief Park.
tance either. “Noah and Bo Harris are both stand-up fighters, they’re both kick boxers, I’ve got a feeling it will end by TKO or knock out,” said Machan. One of the more intriguing matches of the night comes in the return to the ring of two Red Deer fighters who are trying to shake devastating losses. Jesse Fox (4-5-0), who is a part owner of HFC, was last in the octagon on Nov. 11, 2011. That night he suffered a first round TKO loss to Allan Munroe (55-0) at AX Combat 2 - Havoc, just 35 seconds into the fight. He will be fighting Brent Harvie (2-1-0) at 145 pounds who was last in a fight on June 7, 2013 at HFC 2, a fight he lost at 4:16 of the second round on a TKO. Machan has watched his business partner work hard to get back in the ring. “I’m really excited, his last match was a pretty devastating loss, it took him out for a long time, getting knocked out like that is hard to come back from,” said Machan. “Jesse’s always been a wild stand-up fighter, he just goes in there and fights. He’s changed a lot of his training camp to be more technical, but when the fight come I think he’s going to fight like he used to.” But Machan is not about to give favourite status to either fighter with both being out of action for so long. “That’s why this fight is so good, both guys had a
hard loss in their last fight and both are looking to make a comeback,” he said. There are a lot of local fighters involved in this card including Wolfgang Janssen (4-1-0) who is looking to build of off his first round win over Jemark Brady (2-8-0) at HFC 8 on March 27, 2015. He will be fighting Curtis Demarce (14-12-0) of Brandon, Man. Having Alberta fighters on the card is important to HFC as a brand and as a vehicle to promote and develop these athletes here. “We started doing this show because there was nothing in Central Alberta, it means a lot to us to be able to give the Central Alberta fighters a chance to fight at home,” said Machan. “We’re going to continue to work hard to make sure we have the majority of our card be local guys.” The fights start at 7:30 p.m. with four amateur fights before the main professional fights card gets under way. Tickets are still available for Havoc 9 at $50 on pre-sale through www.havocfc.com or $60 at the door. “A lot of people wait until the Friday to buy them as general admission, last time we almost sold out right at the door,” said Machan. “If you’re waiting to get your tickets, it’s busy at the door, so if you get them off our website it goes a lot quicker.” jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com
Canada to face Switzerland next in round of Women’s World Cup BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Canada will have to get past Switzerland in the round of 16 at the Women’s World Cup, in the process ending a 10-game winless streak against European opposition at the soccer showcase. The Canadians came into the tournament having lost all nine previous World Cup meetings with teams from Europe. On the plus side it tied the Netherlands 1-1 in its final round-robin game in Montreal, conceding the tying goal in the 87th minute. Canada, which finished atop Group A, will face the Swiss, third in Group C, on Sunday at B.C. Place Stadium. The winner will meet No. 6 England or No. 11 Norway in the quarter-finals. The Swiss (1-2-0) are ranked 19th in the world, compared to No. 8 for Canada (1-0-2). The Canadian women have played Switzerland four times, with three victories and one draw. Their last meeting was a 2-0 Canada win at the 2013 Cyprus Cup. It’s Switzerland’s first trip to the World Cup. Coach Martina Voss-Teckleburg’s team finished third in Group C after losing 1-0 to Japan, thumping Ecuador 10-1 and being beaten 2-1 by Cameroon. Cameroon’s win — a two-goal comeback — over the Swiss was its first over a European opponent at the tournament. The top four third-place finishers from the six groups advanced to the round of 16, along with the group winners and runners-up. No. 7 Brazil faces No. 10 Australia in Moncton and No. 4 Japan meets the 12th-ranked Netherlands in Vancouver in the other round-of-16 knockout games on Canada’s side of the draw. Norway plays England in Ottawa. On the other — tougher — side of the draw, it’s No. 16 China versus No. 53 Cameroon in Edmonton, the second-ranked U.S. versus No. 28 Colombia in Edmonton, No. 1 Germany versus No. 5 Sweden in
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Ottawa, and No. 3 France versus No. 18 South Korea in Montreal. Round of 16 plays starts Saturday. The Dutch, Swiss and Cameroon advance to the knockout rounds in their first World Cup appearances. Going home are Mexico, New Zealand and Nigeria, and newcomers Costa Rica, Ecuador, the Ivory Coast, Spain and Thailand. The 2015 tournament, expanded to 24 teams from 16, marks only the second time that Canada has advanced out of the group stage in six tries. The other time was in 2003 when Canada finished fourth after losing 2-1 to Sweden in the semifinals and 3-1 to the U.S. in the third-place game. Canada’s all-time tournament record is 5-11-5.
France routs Mexico to win group OTTAWA — Marie Delie scored off a header 34th seconds in, the second-fastest goal in the history of the Women’s World Cup, and France routed Mexico 5-0 Wednesday night to win Group F on goal difference over England. Coming off a 2-0 loss to Colombia, France (2-1) scored three times in the first 13 minutes. The only Women’s World Cup goal faster than Delie’s following the opening kickoff was by Sweden’s Lena Videkull against Japan in 1991. France will now play South Korea on Sunday in the round of 16. In Montreal, Karen Carney and Fara Williams scored first-half goals, and England beat Colombia 2-1 to reach the knockout stage. The Lionesses (2-1) finished second to France in Group F on goal difference and will play Norway on Monday in the round of 16. Colombia (1-1-1) already had clinched a secondround berth and will play the United States on Monday.
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Bark at the Bend, a Red Deer and District SPCA fundraiser, is all set for this weekend at Three Mile Bend Recreation Area in Red Deer. The event happens Saturday, and this year some special guests have been invited. The Milk River rescue dogs including Twyla, above, have being invited to take part in the event. Central Albertan agencies, including the SPCA, Klassic Kennels and Alberta Animal Services, took in 76 of the 201 neglected dogs seized from a rural property near Milk River last December and January.
CALENDAR THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS
Friday ● 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. ● Opening reception for Norma Barsness will be featured at The Gallery on Main on June 19 from 5 to 9 p.m. in celebration of her exhibit Sunday Afternoon Drive. ● Coffee Break @ the Timberlands Branch of Red Deer Public Library for adults is offered Mondays and Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a hot beverage and a comfy chair and a good read. ● Celebration of Aboriginal Peoples and Art opening reception will be featured at The Hub on Ross on June 19 from 4 to 9 p.m. The exhibit will continue to the end of June and showcases works of local artists Bertha Poor, Rosena Winnie, Jesse Gouchey, and Basil Bellegarde. The exhibit is a collaboration between The Hub and Red Deer Native Friendship Society and is free to experience. Donations are welcome and appreciated. Contact Tanya or Teresa at 403340-0020. ● 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. ● Cronquist House Tea House at Bower Ponds hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Friday. Come and enjoy a great lunch all day, or afternoon tea. See rdchs.com for daily specials, or contact 403-346-00055, or rdchs@telus.net. Please call ahead for large groups, to check when private events are being held. ● Ponoka Legion weekly suppers are at 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Fridays. Cost is $14 per person. Call 403-783-4076. ● Red Deer Legion presents Randy Hilllman on June 19 and 20, and Dew Carver in Molly B’s Lounge on June 26 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.
Saturday ● 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. ● 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 403-3911885. ● Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s Red Deer will take place June 20 starting at Sunnybrook Farm Museum. Registration begins at 4 p.m. with the walk at 5 p.m. To register, go to www.alzheimer.ab.ca or call 403-342-0448. ● Dawe Community Bike Fair celebrates Bike Month on June 20, 12:30 to 5 p.m. at Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library. ● TD Summer Reading Club for three to 11 year olds will be offered at all branches of Red Deer Public Library. Participate, read, and win prizes. Registration begins June 20. A kick off party will be held on June 27, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Downtown Branch and features Juno-nominated children’s entertainer Mary Lambert. Program varies weekly. ● Town and Country Farmer’s Market will be held every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the lower level of Rocky Mountain House Museum (Visitors Centre Building). Exceptions will be when other special markets are scheduled. Contact Iris at 403-845-3629. ● 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. ● Rural Alberta TELUS Motorcycle Ride For Dad will be June 20, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Two rides will be held: one ride starting in Red Deer, and one ride starting in Olds, with both rides ending in Didsbury. Contact Jordan at 403-556-4464, jordanoverwater@hotmail. com or ruralalbertamrfd@gmail.com. Join in a fun-filled day of riding with a lunch, poker run, prizes and much more all while helping to raise money to fight prostate cancer for our local community! ● Whisker Rescue will be at the Petsmart store every third Saturday of each month with the Senior for Senior Program from noon to 4 p.m. A senior cat is given to a senior person free of charge, and payment of veterinary bills; Whisker Rescue supplies food and litter if necessary. The next date is June 20. For more information call Diane at 403-347-1251. ● Spruce View Hall Association will host a market on Mondays from 4 to 7 p.m. until Sept. 7. Check out fresh produce, fresh meat, fresh eggs, baking, arts, crafts, fancy coffee, and food truck. Contact Sue at 403391-2573. The Association will celebrate 25 years on June 20. Contact Sue, or Sandy at 403-755-6366 or Doris at 403-877-6804. ● Walk for ALS will be held at Great Chief park on June 20 with registration at 9 a.m. followed by a kick-off at 10 a.m. and a barbecue following the walk. See www.walkforals.ca, or contact reddeerwalk@alsab.ca. ● Red Deer Players present the award wining courtroom classic play Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose at Scott Block Theatre, continuing June 18 to 20. Directed
by Lori Lane. Tickets on sale at Black Knight Ticket Centre.
Sunday ● Happy Father’s Day! ● Lacombe Legion Breakfast is offered on the third Sunday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., next June 21. Coffee hour is held every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Phone 403-782-6441. ● Randi Boulton with special guest Amy Thiessen in concert at The Hub on Ross, June 21 starting at 7 p.m. Costs are $15 per person, or $30 per group. Cash only at the door. Phone 403-340-4869. ● Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast and Cowboy Church at Sunnybrook Farm Museum will be celebrated on June 21 with breakfast from 8 to 10:30 a.m. outside Hanna Log House. Cowboy Church starts at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Dave Muir proclaiming the gospel from horseback, accompanied by live music with the New Song Band. Children’s activities and live animal exhibition will be featured throughout the morning. Admission by donation. Breakfast is $5, or $3 for children. Additional parking available at Alberta Motor Association parking lot to the west of the Sunnybrook Farm. Contact 403-340-3511, sbfs@ shaw.ca. ● Discovery Sundays are offered at Kerry Wood Nature Centre from 1 to 4 p.m. to learn something new about the natural world around us. Drop in, or phone 403-3462010 to find out more. ● Living Faith Lutheran Church invites everyone to Sunday Worship at Bethany CollegeSide at 10 a.m. Contact Ralph at 403-347-9852. Coffee and fellowship follow service. Living Faith is a North American Lutheran Church Congregation. See www. livingfaithlcrd.org, contact Ralph at 403-3479852 or John at 403-341-4022. ● Penhold and District Museum Society Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at the museum. People seeking more information on volunteering or museum events, see penholdmuseum@gmail.com. Father’s Day Pancakes and Horseshoes will be held on June 21. ● Downtown Sounds at Gaetz Concert Series presents The WindRose Trio featuring Matt Howatt — bassoon, Beth Levia — oboe, and Rob Spady — clarinet, on June 21, 3 p.m. at Gaetz Memorial United Church Sanctuary. Tickets are $15 per person at the door; children under 12 years are free. See www.windrosetrio.ca ● Benwood Strings Orchestra Spring Concert, June 21, 3 p.m. at The Hub on Ross. Free of charge.
Monday ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre offers many programs throughout the summer. Mondays — Canasta at 1 p.m., Tuesdays — Cribbage, Mahjong and Singles Travel meeting, all at 1 p.m., Wednesdays — Sit and Be Fit, 10:45 a.m. and Singles Bridge at 1 p.m., Thursdays — Move and Grove for 50 plus at 10 a.m., and Fridays — Scrabble and Euchre at 1 p.m. Drop in fees are either $1or $2. For more information call Diane at 403-343-6074. ● Double Tree Village Museum located 10 km west of Innisfail, is open year round.
Take a free wagon and enjoy the natural scenery to a Danish homestead with a beautiful team of Belgian horses. The site is open years round and features 26 buildings from a church to a teepee, picnic area with wiener roast pit, and much more. Take Hwy 54 to RR 41 and north into the village. Winner or Red Deer County Beautification Award, Red Deer County Heritage Award. School classes, bus tours, families, groups welcome. Visit www. doubletreevillage.com, or contact 403-7283875, dbltreem@telus.net. ● Innisfail and District Garden Club meets the fourth Monday of each month, next June 22, at Innisfail Seniors Drop-In Centre. Meetings feature speakers, tours, films, contests, plant exchanges and more. Call Carolyn at 403-227-4818. ● Habitat for Humanity ReStore welcomes reusable building materials, furniture, appliances and much more an is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4732 78A St. Close. Phone 403-309-6080.
Tuesday ● Nu2U Thrift Store in Olds is open Tuesday to Friday from noon to 5 p.m. at 5030 51 St. The store offers furniture, home decor, housewares, antiques, collectibles, and more. Phone 403-556-3279. Profits go to community initiatives. ● 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 for neighbourhood members. Dates and locations: June 23 at Inglewood Symphony Senior Living (Inglewood), July 14 at Emergency Services Fire Station on Jordan Parkway (Johnstone and Kentwood), July 28 at West Community Centre at 5 McIntosh Ave. (Morrisroe), Aug. 11 at Oriole Park Community Centre (Oriole Park), all 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.
Wednesday ● Ponoka United Church Thrift Shop is open every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and has a good selection of infant and children’s wear in addition to winter clothing for men and women. For more information call Mary at 403-783-5030, or Jessie at 403783-8627. ● The Ladies of the Sunnybrook Farm Museum present Lunch at the Farm between noon and 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, June 24, July 8 and 22, Aug. 5 and 26, and Sept. 9. Relax in the 1889 Hanna Log House and enjoy lunch including home-made pie with ice cream and musical entertainment, followed by a guided wagon ride tour. The cost is $10 per person. Drop-ins welcome, larger groups should reserve a table by calling 403-340-511 or email sbfs@shaw.ca. ● Red Deer Legion Old-Time Dance with RR4 is on June 24 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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Worker discussed murder-for-hire Meanwhile, state police expanded the search for the killers beyond a 16-square-mile area of woods, fields PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — A prison and swamps where the manhunt has been most intense. worker charged with helpOfficials said the number ing two convicted murderof law enforcement officers ers escape from a maxiinvolved in the search had mum-security facility had been reduced from more discussed with them a murthan 800 earlier in the week der-for-hire plot involving to more than 600 Wednesher husband, a district atday. Roadblocks along the torney confirmed Wednesroad leading into Dannemoday. ra had been removed while Clinton County District more roving patrols were Attorney Andrew Wylie added in the area around said at a news conference the prison, officials said. that Joyce Mitchell talked Sweat and Matt escaped to inmates Richard Matt June 6 from the 170-year-old and David Sweat about the Joyce Mitchell prison near the Canadian possibility of them killing border. her husband, Lyle. Sweat, 35, was serving a life senBoth Joyce Mitchell and Lyle Mitchell work at the Clinton Correctional tence without parole in the killing of a sheriff’s deputy. Matt, 48, was doing 25 Facility in Dannemora. BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
PRISON ESCAPE years to life for the kidnap, torture and hacksaw dismemberment of his former boss. Joyce Mitchell is charged with helping the killers flee by providing them with hacksaw blades, chisels and other tools. She was visited in jail Tuesday by her husband. Clinton County Sheriff David Favro described Joyce Mitchell as “composed� during the visit. Prosecutors say Mitchell, a prison tailoring shop instructor who befriended the inmates, had agreed to be the getaway driver but backed out because she still loved her husband and felt guilty for participating. Lyle Mitchell arrived with his attorney late Wednesday morning at the state police barracks in Malone to
talk to them, the Press-Republican of Plattsburgh reported. Investigators have no information that Lyle Mitchell knew about the escape plan or assisted in it, Wylie said. Joyce Mitchell was charged last week with supplying contraband, including a punch and a screwdriver, to the two inmates. She has pleaded not guilty. She has been suspended without pay from her $57,000-a-year job overseeing inmates who sew clothes and learn to repair sewing machines. Authorities say the convicts used power tools to cut through the backs of their adjacent cells, broke through a brick wall and then cut into a steam pipe and slithered through it, finally emerging outside the prison walls through a manhole. Wylie says they apparently used tools stored by prison contractors, taking care to return them to their toolboxes after each night’s work.
Deadline looms to apply for legal residency in Dominican Republic BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — People waited anxiously in long lines throughout the Dominican Republic on Wednesday, eager to submit applications for legal residency before a midnight deadline and avoid possible deportation. Many had been waiting since the night before, clutching documents they hoped would be sufficient to establish their legal status and allow them to stay in a country that, for some at least, is the only home they have ever known. Nearly all are from Haiti or of Haitian descent. “I have nothing in Haiti,� said
Jaquenol Martinez, a sugar cane worker waiting to submit his application under a program to register migrant workers that began a year ago. Martinez said he has been in the Dominican Republic since he came from neighbouring Haiti with his parents as an 8-year-old in 1963. Under the “regularization� program, he should qualify for legal residency, but the Haitian government has yet to provide him with a birth certificate to establish his identity. Others said they had similar difficulties getting identification from the Haitian Embassy or have been unable to get documents from employers in the Dominican Republic, where many work under informal arrangements in
construction, agriculture or as gardeners and maids. “On my own, I haven’t been able to resolve anything,� said Delinua JeanFrancois, who said he had been harvesting sugar cane in the country since 1984. The immigration registration program was supposed to have started in 2004 but it was delayed by legal challenges and didn’t begin until last June. Non-citizens must show they have been in the country since before October 2011 to qualify for legal residency. The law is aimed at regulating the historic flow of migrants from impoverished Haiti to the relatively wealthier Dominican Republic. The government pushed it forward
last year amid international criticism of a Supreme Court decision saying people born in the country to non-citizens did not qualify for citizenship under the constitution unless they had at least one parent who was a citizen or legal resident. The ruling rendered thousands effectively stateless. The government said about 50,000 people in this category will be granted citizenship. The Interior Ministry has said there are about 500,000 people who could qualify for residency under the program. So far, about 250,000 have registered, but officials said only about 10,000 have produced sufficient documentation.
REGISTRATIONS LOCAL EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS � CosPLAY Summer: ‘Cause Play is Fun!’ registration will begin on June 20 for teens ages 12 to 18 years at any branch of Red Deer Public Library. Come enjoy creation, re-enactment, gaming, professional cosplay guest hosts and more this summer. Youth invited to register and receive their read-opoly — read and play package and start racking up mezzterbucks to redeem for prizes. Contact 403-755-1146, atrepanier@ rdpl.org. � Elvis — A Tribute the King — featuring Bruce Andrew Stewart will be featured at Red Deer Royal Canadian Legion #35 on July 4 for a show and dance. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the show at 8 p.m. There will be door prizes, cash bar and ‘50s, ‘60s music. Tickets cost $l5 in advance or at the door. For tickets and information, call 403-342-0035. See www.rocKINGwithElvis.com � Central Alberta Refugee Effort (C.A.R.E.) presents Intercultural Workshop for managers, supervisors, coordinators, employers, staff on July 2 and 9 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at 200, 5000 Gaetz Ave. For more information and to register email: jan.underwood@care2centre.ca; call 403-346-8818, or visit www.immigrant-centre.ca. Please register by June 30. � Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for Business of the Year Awards. Nominations may be made online at www.reddeerchamber.com/nominate or by picking up a nomination form from the Chamber office on
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Thursday â—? Central Alberta Refugee Effort presents The Human Library on June 25 at Red
Gaetz Ave. Deadline is July 31 at 4:30 p.m. Business of the Year Awards will be held on Oct. 21 at Red Deer College Arts Centre. � Our Flags of Remembrance is a tribute campaign by Veterans Voices of Canada which will be held in Oct. and Nov. Donors are sought to sponsor plaques for the 128 flags commemorating representing 1,000 current, past serving, fallen, and missing in action of Canada’s military services. Flags and plaques and will be placed at Sylvan Lake and Ponoka and across Canada at noon on Oct. 17 and remaining on display until Nov. 12. Persons, groups, or individuals interested in sponsoring plaques in the name of their military hero are invited to contact Jeanette at 780-920-2053, info@vetvoicecan. org. See www.vetvoicecan.org � Safe Harbour Annual General Meeting and Barbecue goes Sept. 17, 4:30 to 6:30 at Fort Normandeau. Save the date and please RSVP to 403-347-0181 or office@ safeharboursociety.org. Membership cards will be available for $2. � St. Leonard’s Anglican Church will host Vacation Bible School on July 6 to 10, from 9:15 to noon. There is no cost and activities include singing, crafts, games, story time, and super cool snacks. Please register at 403-346-6769. The theme is Camp Kilimanjaro. � Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre Dinner Dance will be featured Thursday, June 25 at the seniors’ centre. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. with dinner and dance to follow.
Dance to the music of The Allsorts Band. Admission is $25. Phone 403-347-6165, 403342-2875, or 403-346-3896. â—? Annual Summer Yoga Intensive at YARD Studio will be July 6 to 12 at Yoga Alliance of Red Deer (YARD). Join for a class, a day, the whole week or weekend. Workshops geared to practitioners of all levels. Visit www.reddeeryoga.ca, phone 403-5509240 or email info@reddeeryoga.ca. â—? Parkinson Alberta Education and Support Groups are available for persons with Parkinson Disease, family members, and caregivers in Red Deer, Lacombe, Innisfail, Three Hills, Olds and Castor. See www.parkinsonalberta.ca, or phone 403-346-4463. â—? Benalto Fair will be held July 3 to 5. Entries are being accepted in handiwork, baking, crafts, school work, adult and children classes. Books available at Benalto Store, Forhans Pharmacy, Eckville, Downtown Drug Mart, Sylvan Lake, or call 403-358-8111. â—? Hivernant MĂŠtis Cultural Society presents Hivernant Rendezvous 2015 at Big Valley on July 31, Aug. 1 and 2. Discover MĂŠtis culture and history, trappers camp, voyageur games, beading, jigging lessons, music and traditional crafts. Supper and dance, Aug. 1, 5:30 p.m. at Big Valley Drop In Centre for costs of $12 per person or $5 for youth under 10 years. See www.hivernantmetisculturesociety.net, or contact Marlene at 403-815-6720, 1-800-267-5844 or email mlanz@shaw.ca for more information including talent contest entries.
� Multiple Sclerosis Society has two fundraisers coming up. Johnson MS Bike will be held on Aug. 29 starting at 9 a.m. to Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. at Penhold Regional Multiplex. See www.msbike.ca, or contact Heidi Hastings, heidi.hastings@mssociety.ca, 403346-0290. Earl’s MS Golf Classic takes place Sept. 14 at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club. Check in at 8 a.m., tee off at 9:30 a.m. Registration $250 per golfer or register for free with a minimum of $250 in fundraising. Both events accepting participants and volunteers. See www.msgolf.ca. For each contact info@mssociety.ca. � Red Deer Legion Garage Sale will be offered on July 18 starting at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast at 9 a.m. Donations of used goods are welcome before sale day. Exceptions are clothing, furniture, broken or soiled items. � United Way of Central Alberta’s 2015 Kick Off Luncheon takes place on Sept. 10 at Sheraton Hotel Red Deer. Tickets are on sale now for $50 or corporate table of eight for $400. Patrons are invited to wear red in support of United Way of Central Alberta. Visit www.caunitedway.ca or call 403-3433900 to order tickets. � Bentley School Reunion for students who graduated in 1961 or earlier will be held on Aug. 7 at Forshee Hall. Phone 403986-2841 for details.
Deer Public Library Downtown Branch from noon to 4 p.m. in commemoration of World Refugee Day, June 20. Held in conjunction with Red Deer Library, and Catholic Social Services. â—? Lift Up Red Deer Call to Prayer will be held June 25, 7 p.m. at Harvest Centre at Westerner Park. Drop in prayer all day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
â—? Red Deer Area Hikers meet on June 25 at the Golden Circle west side parking lot at 8:45 a.m. to depart at 9 a.m. for a 15 km hike at Blackfalds/Lacombe. Hike will be cancelled if weather unsuitable. Bring lunch. Phone Mavis at 403-343-0091, or Sharon at 403-340-2497. â—? 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.
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Sudden loss of friend hard to handle Dear Annie: Recently, I insisted a You thought your friend would be dear friend move into my home so I OK and weren’t prepared for his sudcould help him after he was diagnosed den death. Please know that you are with a brain tumor. not at all responsible for After a lengthy surgery, what happened. doctors managed to remove It may even be that the it. Two weeks later, I took treatment of his tumor afhim to a rustic cabin retreat fected his balance or visual so he could rest. focus, contributing to his The morning we were to tripping and falling. leave for home, I woke up Counseling will help you and went to open the front come to terms with this, and door, but it was blocked. it doesn’t need to be costly. Apparently, my friend had Check at the hospital where gone out earlier, tripped your friend was treated and and hit his head, and had ask whether they offer grief died in front of the door. counseling. You also can MITCHELL Since then, I haven’t discuss this with your cler& SUGAR been able to eat or sleep. gyperson. I don’t know where to turn Dear Annie: It is sumand am about to have a mertime again, so I thought breakdown. I can’t afford I would put in my two cents therapy. Do you have any advice? — on what I want friends and relatives Devastated in Ohio to be aware of when they come to my Dear Ohio: We are so sorry for your house to swim. heartbreaking loss. Because I’m the one with the pool,
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I am often expected to host our family and friends, which is fine. I enjoy it. But people don’t realize how much work it takes to make it ready to use. Here are my suggestions: ● Don’t show up early. Come at the time suggested. ● Please bring two towels per person. You use one towel each time you get out of the pool, and when it’s wet, you borrow one of mine. Most of the time, I never see that towel again. Bring a spare. ● Remember to take all your stuff home with you and please label everything you bring. I don’t know which goggles, towels, shirts or sunscreen are yours when you come back a week later looking for them. ● If you bring food to one of my pool parties, bring enough to share. And if you want to contribute to the meal I make, bring something substantial. I resent spending $75 on meat and you show up with a bag of chips. And bring drinks and ice. If there are leftovers,
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your emotions are somewhat erratic today Virgo, as you make mountains out of molehills. Don’t commit yourself to any big changes, as you’re Thursday, June 18 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: likely to feel quite differently tomorrow. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Others are in Isabella Rossellini, 63; Paul McCartney, 73; the mood to tell it like it is, so don’t take ofKim Dickens, 50 fense if you hear a few home truths today THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Libra. With Saturn back in your Relationships will be unpredictmoney zone, avoid buying things able, but plenty of patience will on credit. Stick to cash. get you through. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): HAPPY BIRTHDAY: 2015 With Saturn back in Scorpio until is the year to get the balance September 18 - you’re not in the right between your professional mood for flippant remarks and and private lives. Plus work on social pleasantries. You’re keen securing a financial nest egg for to work - but resist the urge to be the future. somewhat sarcastic. ARIES (March 21-April 19): SAGITTARIUS Nov. 23-Dec If you blurt out the first thing on 21): Today’s stars encourage your mind, you’ll upset family JOANNE experimenting and communicatmembers and end up arguing. ing in creative, cutting edge ways MADELEINE Use your intuition to guide you, that you then turn into practical MOORE as you look beneath the surface projects. Feelings are likely to to see what’s really going on. fluctuate though, as Uranus unTAURUS (April 20-May 20): settles emotions. You’ll be able to power through CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. projects at a steady and controlled pace today Taurus. Business and professional activi- 19): If you anticipate loved ones will behave ties are favoured, but make sure you adapt to in predictable ways, then you’ll be sadly disappointed. If you expect the unexpected from changing circumstances. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gung-ho others, then you’ll have a simulating and surGemini - you’re impatient to make changes prising day. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Relations but don’t charge in with guns blazing, especially in close relationships. Use your commu- will others will be challenging today Aquarius nication skills to motivate others, rather than unless you can be super cooperative. And avoid making impulsive financial decisions, as alienate them. CANCER (June 21-July 22): The Moon’s you’re not seeing the complete picture clearly. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There’s no in your sign, which heightens your Crab creativity and your tendency to procrastinate. If room for Piscean procrastination — the more you don’t make an important decision soon, organized you are, the better the day will be. then someone will step in and make it for you! Cash-strapped Fish — you need to find innoLEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Use the Moon vative ways to increase your low cash flow. Joanne Madeline Moore is an internationin Cancer energy to think creatively and act compassionately today Lions. Networking ally syndicated astrologer and columnist. Her is still favoured, as you pursue and develop column appears daily in the Advocate your expanding international connections.
take them with you. I can’t store everything. ● Watch your kids. I’m trying to cook, carry on a conversation, maybe swim a bit, and your precious child is running circles around the pool. Don’t expect me to keep an eye on the kids, too. Have them obey my pool rules. They’re for everyone’s safety. There are probably more things, but that’s enough to make me feel better for now. — Swimming Along Dear Swimming: Everyone has different expectations for their pool guests, but your rules are sensible, especially the last one. Thanks for writing. 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.
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Bandit armed with barbecue fork, large knife robs stores to replenish crack supply WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Police say a man looking for cash to replenish his crack supply threatened store clerks with a sharpened barbecue fork and a large kitchen knife during a string of robberies in Pennsylvania. Timothy Burns was charged Mon-
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CITY COUNCILLORS WOULD ENDORSE PROPOSED DONATION LIMITS AT MUNICIPAL LEVEL BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF With provincial plans to disallow corporate and union donations in provincial politics, some city councillors say the next logical step is to ban them at the municipal level. Mayor Tara Veer said during her campaign that financial support received from individuals, companies or other entities will not influence future council decisions with respect to the respective individuals, companies or other entities. Veer expects that if there is a change at the provincial level it would translate into the Local Authorities and Elections Act. “I think if they are going to do it a provincial level it would make sense to translate to a municipal election,� said Veer. “If there is a standard of expectation that is being laid out, then I think it would be a natural progression.� Veer received $19,225 in donations from individuals and small businesses
towards her $21,613.66 campaign, of which $2,388.66 was out of her pocket, in 2013. In total, she received $9,700 from small businesses, She is not concerned about any potential bans on donations because candidates will likely adjust their campaigns. “I think it is imperative if you are campaigning that you have your own financial skin in the game and not expect private donations to cover that for you,� she said. Coun. Dianne Wyntjes topped the list of Red Deer council candidates with donations from unions in her 2013 run for office. She has 30 years under her belt as the former regional director, Alberta Region, for the Canadian Union of Public Employees. Wyntjes spent $24,318.81 on her campaign, the most of all elected councillors. The second-term councillor received $10,950 in union donations ($4,650 in kind) and under $1,000 from corporations. But Wyntjes supports a municipal ban.
“At the end of the day, I can look to funding my own campaign,� said Wyntjes. “I count on that. You can’t count on contributions.� Wyntjes said campaigns are becoming more expensive to run and there should be a ceiling on spending. “If people are all on level playing fields, it opens the opportunities for all people who want to run for an office versus those with the big bucks behind them,� she said. Coun. Tanya Handley paid for her entire campaign, to the tune of $2,915.17. She turned down donations from individuals and businesses. “I think anything that helps with transparency in government and doesn’t lend it to whether it is corporation or a union manipulating the agenda,� she said. “I think that is a very positive move.� There is potential for the optics to be that there is an expectation that you will vote some way on an issue, if someone contributed to a campaign, she said. Likewise Coun. Frank Wong said the donations should be scrapped because
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it gives the perception to voters that there is favouritism to the companies that contributed to campaigns. Wong did not receive any donations for his campaign ($685.95). Wyntjes agreed there can be that perception but she has not never been in such a position. “I can clearly say nobody has ever asked me to do or take a particular position ever,� she said. “I feel very confident in saying that. It’s the optics of it and if that can get cleared up for the voter and the citizen, that’s positive.� Wong said he tells his supporters not to donate to his campaign because he runs a shoestring budget. Coun. Lynne Mulder is also supportive of the restrictions on corporate and union donations at the provincial and municipal election levels. Mulder does not expect it would have much effect on municipal campaigns. In 2013, Mulder received her first union donation, $1,000, in 11 years on council. Mulder spent $2,425 on her 2013 campaign. The issue has not been debated at council. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com
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Leisure centre repairs under budget BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF
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Youth and Volunteer Centre, Camp Alexo counselor Cody Mills serves up a burger outside the Youth and Volunteer Centre for Scott Raabis, a United Way client ambassador Wednesday afternoon. The Youth and Volunteer Centre hosted a BBQ Wednesday as a fundraiser for the United Way in Red Deer.
Olymel/Blue Cross case headed to trial A woman accused of having a role in a massive health fraud at a Red Deer business has waived her preliminary hearing and will head straight to trial. Noralyn Zadrozny, 43, of Red Deer had previously chosen to be tried by Court of Queen’s Bench before a judge alone. But on Wednesday in Red Deer provincial court, her counsel Lorne Goddard changed the plea to Court of Queen’s Bench before judge and jury.
Zadrozny faces charges of fraud over $5,000 and using a forged document. A third charge of failing to attend court was withdrawn by the Crown. The charges were laid after an investigation into a three year fraud scheme at Olymel and a local massage therapist. The allegation is that an employee recruited other Olymel employees to file false massage claims under their Alberta Blue Cross benefits.
A local massage therapist, Donna Nast, 41, pleaded guilty to providing false massage receipts for Olymel employees. Investigators allege Nast and an Olymel employee would share the benefit sum of $500 with the employee making the false claim. Nast is scheduled for sentencing in Red Deer provincial court on July 17. Zadrozny will appear in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench on July 6.
Rampage puts Bowden man in jail A Bowden man out of jail for less than a month is heading back in to serve time for smashing a police car while he was being arrested. Geoffrey Charles Donaldson, 24, pleaded guilty to mischief, breaching a release condition and resisting a peace officer on Wednesday in Red Deer provincial court. Innisfail RCMP were performing a traffic stop on a truck in the parking lot of the skate park in Innisfail on June 1 at about 11 p.m. Donaldson was released from custody on May 5 and was under a strict
curfew condition at the time, mandating he be indoors between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. every day. Police attempted to arrest Donaldson, but he struggled and ran from one officer, only to be grabbed by another. While police attempted to get him inside a police vehicle, Donaldson attempted to head-butt one officer. Prosecutor Maurice Collard said once in the back seat, Donaldson began violently kicking a side bar of the police vehicle. He ended up damaging the vehicle so much that the door would not close
properly. Police had to subdue Donaldson with pepper spray. Defence counsel Jason Snider said his client has long dealt with impulse control issues and that once he had calmed down on the evening of his arrest, he apologized to the officers. In custody since June 1, he was eligible for 25 days of pretrial custody, based on one day served being the equivalent of one and a half days. Judge William Andreassen, of Camrose, sentenced Donaldson to 40 days jail, leaving 15 days left to serve.
Lacombe Sport and Leisure Complex renovations are on schedule and more than $1 million under budget. Council was given a recent update on the project to renovate the arena and pool complex and bring it up to the latest safety codes — and the news was good. The latest construction cost estimate from Scott Builders is $9.48 million, significantly less than the $10.79 million budgeted by council. The total project cost, including engineering and project management fees, was expected to be just under $11.9 million. That is now down about $1.2 million. Among the positive developments was a detailed review of the Barnett Arena that showed additional support wasn’t needed for the new sprinkler system. Consultants also determined that the existing water supply is sufficient. Lacombe’s hockey, ringette, figure skating and curling clubs and associations have all had input into the upgrades. The first phase, which includes the sprinkler work, is expected to be done by September. Other renovations will begin next April and be done by the end of the year. Problems came to light last year after a detailed fire and safety code review recommended a sprinkler system and other changes be made to the facility. Without upgrades, a large portion of the second floor would be off limits to the public. As part of the project, council opted to extend the life of the facility with other needed upgrades. A lobby serving the arena and pool will be improved and a mechanical/chemical room added to the pool. Council considered but decided to pass on a $14-million project that would have seen extensive dressing room renovation and expansion. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com
Vandals ruin loaner life-jackets at Crimson Lake BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Repeated vandalism attacks at a Crimson Lake life-jacket kiosk are frustrating park officials. Eight $50 life-jackets, most of them slashed open with a knife, were tossed in the lake on May 28. It was the latest incident at Crimson Lake Provincial Park, which has been one of the most frequent vandalism targets among the 15 free life-jacket loaner stations set up around the province in partnership with the Lifesaving
Society. “Every year it’s had substantial vandalism done to it, both the kiosk as well as the life-jackets,� said Alberta conservation officer Curtis Nichol, of the kiosk that’s been in place since 2011. “We really don’t know why it’s worse than other ones.� The lake, northwest of Rocky Mountain House off Hwy 11, is popular and busy so it’s not a case of the station being more isolated than others. Vandals struck the last time during daylight hours between 4 and 10 p.m. on a Thursday.
If problems persist, the kiosk may have to be yanked. “We’re certainly hoping it doesn’t get to that point because it’s a really valuable service out there,� said Nichol. In the meantime, loan procedures have been tightened up. Those wanting to borrow a life-jacket must sign it out with park volunteers, who live onsite during the summer. A similar process is in place at Sylvan Lake Provincial Park, where lifejackets can be signed out at the Beach Ambassadors hut.
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Crimson Lake has about 30 life-jackets available in infant to XXL sizes. About 10 are hung in the kiosk at any one time and can be borrowed on an honour system. “The whole intent is to promote lifejacket safety, water safety and prevent drowning,� Nichol said. Other stations in Central Alberta are located at Aspen Beach on Gull Lake and at Pigeon Lake. Those with information on acts of vandalism or other issues of concern can contact a conservation office by calling 403-845-8585. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com
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BRIEFS 100 Men make donation to local AIDS society 100 Men Red Deer, a new group that makes regular combined cash donations to community non-profits, has made its second donation. Central Alberta AIDS Network Society will receive at least $10,100, organizer Jest Sidloski said on Wednesday. Some donations have yet to come in for tallying. 100 Men participants commit to donating $100 cash four times a year to different community groups. This is their second donation — the Red Deer Food Back was the first. Members of the group nominate recipients and then a final decision is made at a meeting after they hear from the nominees. The next donation will be made on Sept. 28. A women’s group, 100 Women Who Care — Red Deer, also operates in a similar way and has made donations as well.
Campus Alberta Central doled out a total of $156,000 in one-time grants to upgrade technology at its 21 learning sites in Alberta. Campus Alberta is a joint venture between Olds College and Red Deer College that provides post-secondary learning opportunities to communities throughout Central Alberta. A major component of the initiative is moving the learning sites to Google for Education. The sites received training for the new technology on June 10 at Olds College.
Fleury to speak about childhood trauma Calgary Flames hockey legend Theo Fleury highlights a two-day conference into the impact of childhood trauma, healing potential and the effects on the brain. Put on by Relationship Inspired Learning, the professional development and education conference is scheduled for Oct. 27 and 28. It will feature the hockey great and Kim Barthel, co-authors of Conversations with a Rattlesnake, talking about trauma and healing. Carlin Doeksen, Relationship Inspired Learning and Development manager, said the conference is an extension of their goal to deliver conferences that inspire through extraordinary human stories. Also headlining the event is Dr. Gabor Mate, who will speak on peer orientation, stressed children, disempowered adults and restoring healthy relationships. Other presenters include Dr. Earl Henslin, Dr. Scott Oddie of Red Deer College and Allen Basler. The event is open to professionals, caretakers and families. Conference passes are available now. For more information, visit www. relationshipinspired.com/conference.
Chinook’s Edge students bridge gap at college Four Chinook’s Edge students are among the graduates of Red Deer College’s pre-employment automotive service technician program. It was the first time the year-long program was delivered in Chinook’s Edge School Division. Called the School Within a College program, the high school students spent the full year onsite at the college. Half the day was spent pursuing the academic courses required for high school graduation, and the other half was spent in an industry-standard mechanics lab with RDC instructors. Students from Delburne Centralized School, Innisfail High School and H.J. Cody High School joined students from Red Deer school divisions in the program’s inaugural year. Delburne students Tim Brown and Dalin Haryett competed in the provincial Skills Canada competition and placed third overall. Innisfail student Austin West achieved the silver level in skills for the Duke of Edinburgh Award. The School Within a College program will be offered at Red Deer Col-
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Students from Holy Trinity Catholic School in Olds jump rope in a photo taken from the roof of the school recently. The jump rope activity was a fundraising initiative, with a goal of raising $5,000 towards the Heart and Stroke Foundation this year. The school community has already bypassed that goal and raised $6,100 for the cause, with more money coming in. The annual Jump Rope for Heart initiative also raises awareness for heart disease and its prevention by encouraging students to skip and jump outside. lege again next year and is expanding to include a welding program.
United Way meeting tonight at Pidherney The United Way of Central Alberta will hold its annual general meeting today, with the United Way Centraide Canada associate vice-president of governance and networks Louise Powell-McCarthy speaking. The meeting runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Pidherney Centre, at 4725 43rd St., in Red Deer. This year, the United Way invested close $1.9 million in 60 social programs throughout the region. For more information, visit www. caunitedway.ca.
Sylvan moves to become an idle-free zone The Town of Sylvan Lake wants to become an idle-free zone. An initiative called “Breath Easy — Join Sylvan Lake’s Idle-Free Movement” was rolled out this week to encourage local residents to get the facts and turn off their engines. Videos and facts on the impact of idling have been posted on the town’s website at www.sylvanlake.ca/programming/breatheasy to reinforce the message as part of a partnership with the Parkland Airshed Management Zone. The environmental damage done by unnecessary idling has not been lost on local residents. A recent survey saw 67 per cent of respondents list pollution and poor air quality were as major concerns associated with idling. On average, a town resident idles their vehicle for eight minutes while picking someone up, popping into a store or warming up a vehicle. It is estimated that if 12,000 drivers of light-duty vehicles (cars, pickups, SUVs and minivans) avoided eight minutes of idling a day, it would save nearly 900,000 litres of fuel a year and reduce greenhouse gases by nearly 2,200 tonnes. It would be the equivalent of taking 1,554 vehicles off the road.
Mini-parks back in Lacombe to liven up downtown Mini-parks are making a return to Lacombe. So-called parklets first made their appearance downtown last year and they are back by popular demand. The concept is to revitalize city cores by creating temporary gathering places with seating and other amenities to give residents a place to gather and relax. Other communities have used sidewalks and parking lots for their parklets. Lacombe has earmarked
city-owned sites at the corner of Hwy 2A and Hwy 12 and next to the historic Blacksmith Shop Museum nearby for parklets. Besides seats and tables, a pingpong table, paddles and balls included, will be set up at each site. Playing cards, jump ropes and sidewalk chalk will also be available. A kickoff event will be held next month with details still to come. The city says it is open to other ideas and encourage residents to give the planning department a call at 403782-1264 with suggestions.
after a preliminary inquiry is held. Inquiries are held to test the strength of the Crown’s case before heading to trial. Red Deer RCMP were called to the Black Knight Inn before 9 a.m. on April 28 to a reported hostage situation. Police said a man who was extremely intoxicated became aggressive with two staff members striking one with a metal pipe and forcing another to jump down the laundry chute from the second floor. Both staff members were treated for injuries and released from hospital.
Hotel hostage incident accused opts for trial An Edmonton man has pleaded not guilty to a bizarre hostage situation at the Black Knight Inn where one employee was allegedly forced down a laundry chute. Joel Pierre Doctor, 30, is charged with two counts each of forcible confinement and aggravated assault, as well as a single count of mischief over $5,000. His counsel Dana Carlson appeared in Red Deer provincial court on his behalf on Wednesday before Judge William Andreassen, of Camrose. Carlson entered the plea of not guilty and elected to be tried by a Court of Queen’s Bench judge alone,
Name revealed for new Blackfalds school The new Blackfalds school has a name. The board of trustees of the Wolf Creek Public Schools division announced on Wednesday that the new school will be named Iron Ridge Intermediate Campus. A news release said a well-supported community consultation process helped the board choose the name school. The board said this name validated all the commentary they received, honoured the tradition of using “Iron Ridge” in the Blackfalds community and provided a consistent frame of reference of all of the school sites.
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Randy Bachman poses in Toronto on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Bachman is open for business.Though the 71-year-old Winnipeg native will receive a lifetime achievement honour at Monday’s SOCAN Awards, he wants to make one thing exceedingly clear: we ain’t seen everything yet. three U.S. No. 1 hits to his name (and seven at home in Canada) and he’s certain that there’s more gold lurking within his ample vault. “I’ve got such great songs that nobody has heard — all they’ve heard are my greatest hits,” he attested cheerfully. “If you look at the home run kings — Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle and Hank Aaron — they were also strikeout kings. “They went to bat, they swung, and struck out. But when they hit it — blam!”
And, Bachman says, he’s recently been seeing the proverbial ball better than ever. “I’ve been writing up a storm,” he enthused. “I have all these songs just pouring out of me. I’m like an artist with an attic full of paintings. “Somebody’s gotta call me and say: ’Do you have a painting of an apple?’ ’Yes, I have a song for you Celine Dion! It’s about having children. It’s about the joy of motherhood. It’s about loving your husband forever.’ “If I get a call like that,” he added, “I’m ready for it.”
Kidman shares career regrets; Stewart surprises at Women in Film awards ed, urging women to “take risks, raise our voices and honour the fire within.” The Oscar winner also pulled a showLOS ANGELES — When Nicole Kid- er cap from her purse and declared she was “ready ... to kiss any man was a young actress, woman in the room.” LongJane Campion offered her time friend Naomi Watts, a role in one of her early who presented Kidman with films. Kidman declined the her award, took her up on part because it required the offer. her to wear a shower cap Also honoured during the and kiss a girl, and she dinner ceremony at the Cendreamed of being the kind tury Plaza Hotel were direcof actress who had long, tor Ava DuVernay, Transflowing hair and kissed parent creator Jill Soloway, boys. actress Kate Mara, talent Kidman still regrets agent Toni Howard and top missing this opportunity, Warner Bros. executive Sue she said Tuesday as she acKroll. Women in Film has cepted a trophy at Women Nicole Kidman presented its Crystal + Lucy in Film’s Crystal + Lucy Awards since 1977 to raise Awards. She said she is no longer afraid to attempt the unexpect- funds for the organization and recognize trailblazing women in the indusBY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
try. Kristen Stewart and Twilight author Stephenie Meyer made a surprise appearance to introduce a group of young female filmmakers who won the opportunity to make short films inspired by the Twilight series with funding and guidance from industry professionals. Others stars in attendance included Sandra Bullock, Phylicia Rashad, Regina King, Angie Harmon, Laura Linney and Judith Light. Maria Bello was the evening’s host.
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Running off the rails CANADIAN PACIFIC ASKS JUDGE TO NIX SETTLEMENT BY THE CANADIAN PRESS
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SHERBROOKE, Que. — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.’s lawyers asked a Quebec judge not to approve a proposed $430-million settlement fund for victims of the Lac-Megantic train derailment because they say its terms are unfair to the company. Lawyer Alain Riendeau told Quebec Superior Court Justice Gaetan Dumas on Wednesday the terms severely limit CP’s ability to defend itself in court. About 25 companies accused of responsibility in the July 2013 tragedy that killed 47 have put up a combined $431.5 million in a settlement fund, unanimously accepted by victims and creditors of the disaster during a June 8 meeting in Lac-Megantic, Que. Dumas heard arguments Wednesday about wheth-
er he should accept the terms of the fund, which was created to compensate victims of the disaster. On July 6, 2013, an unmanned train owned by the Montreal Maine and Atlantic Railway Ltd. (MMA) roared into town and derailed, with its cargo exploding and decimating part of the town’s downtown core. A decision from Dumas is expected at a later date. MMA didn’t have enough insurance to pay damages to victims and creditors, so it filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. and Canada. The settlement fund is tied to the bankruptcy proceedings on both sides of the border.
The terms of the settlement fund offer all 25 companies who gave money a full release from legal liability for the disaster in both the U.S. and Canada. The only company accused in the disaster that refused to participate in the fund is CP. The company has said previously it doesn’t dispute that families of the victims deserve compensation, but insists it was not responsible for what happened. Riendeau reminded Dumas during submissions the disaster “did not involve our tracks, did not involve our rail cars, our products or our employees.” The problem for Canadian Pacific is if any of the 25 companies decide to sue them to recoup money put towards the fund. Being freed from liability means CP wouldn’t be able to counter-sue.
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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — A global airline association is rethinking its efforts to shrink the size of carry-on luggage permitted on planes. The International Air Transportation Association says it is pausing the rollout of its Cabin OK initiative over concerns that have been expressed mainly in North America. IATA says interest has been “intense” but there has been confusion and concerns raised in the media and by key stakeholders. New York Senator Chuck Schumer has criticized the effort, saying that while airlines are making record profits the change would add a further financial burden on travellers who already pay extra for checked baggage, leg room, head phones and other services. “This is clearly an issue that is close to the heart of travellers. We need to get it right,” IATA senior vice-president Tom Windmuller said in announcing a “comprehensive reassessment.” The voluntary initiative, launched June 9, was designed to bring “common sense and order” to the problem of differing bag sizes by giving passengers greater assurance their carry-on would be allowed in aircraft cabins wherever they fly. Under the program, smaller bags measuring 55 x 35 x 20 cm (21.5 x 13.5 x 7.5 inches) would receive a “Cabin OK” tag. IATA insisted the guideline was not meant to set an industry standard as each airline decides the
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The Cabin OK initiative was designed to bring ‘common sense and order’ to the problem of differing bag sizes by giving passengers greater assurance their carry-on would be allowed in aircraft cabins wherever they fly. maximum size of carry-on luggage. While IATA says many carriers welcomed the initiative, some like Air Canada (TSX:AC) and WestJet (TSX:WJA), said they would not be reducing carry-on size to conform to the new standard. Air Canada allows carry-on luggage that is no larger than 21.5 x 15.5 x 9 inches. WestJet limits are slightly smaller at 21 x 15 x 9 inches.
OTTAWA — Canadians are missing out on billions of dollars of potential retirement savings every year by not taking full advantage of matching contributions by their employers in group RRSP and defined contribution retirement plans. Tom Reid of Sun Life Financial estimates more than $3 billion a year of potential company contributions go unmade because employees don’t make the required matching contributions to obtain them. “That accumulates into a big number in a very short amount of time,” said Reid, senior vice-president of group retirement services at the insurance company. In a group registered retirement savings plan or DC pension plan, employees and their sponsoring company each make contributions. The amounts vary from plan to plan, with some mandatory and others voluntary. Reid said it’s “kind of critical” to find a way to get people to contribute the maximum allowed by their plans. “Where are you going to get a better return?” Reid asks. “If your company is willing to match dollar for dollar or 50 cents on the dollar for the contributions you put in, you should put in as much as they let you.” In addition, many defined contribution and group RRSP plans offer lower-fee options that aren’t otherwise available to individual investors.
New Tim Hortons CEO focuses on efficiency, cost-cutting BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — New CEO Daniel Schwartz told Tim Hortons Inc. shareholders on Wednesday that he’s focused on building profits, cutting costs and improving efficiency at the coffee chain his company purchased last year. That was evident at the company’s annual general meeting on Wednesday -- the first since Restaurant Brands International Inc. took over the company in 2014 and installed new leadership. The focus on efficiency was reflected at the meeting itself, a more informal affair than in years past, held at Restaurant Brand’s office in Oakville. Gone were the free boxes of donuts and cannisters of coffee for shareholders. Gone too were the
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the centre of controversy after it removed oil-sands advertisements from its in-store Tims TV service at some locations. The issue wasn’t mentioned at the meeting, and McNeice said it was best for the company to move on and stay away from such hot-button issues in the future. Since unifying its Burger King operations with Tim Hortons in an $11 billion merger in August 2014, Restaurant Brands, which is majority owned by Brazilian hedge fund 3G Capital, has embarked on a series of moves to reduce overhead at the coffee chain. In January, the new owners cut 350 jobs from Tim Hortons’ head office, regional offices and distribution centres. In February, the company reportedly put its sixseat Gulfstream 100 corporate jet up for sale.
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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 126.81 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 39.57 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.98 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . 11.40 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.25 Cdn. National Railway . . 73.95 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 205.73 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 34.87 Capital Power Corp . . . . 22.21 Cervus Equipment Corp 16.30 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 53.35 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 55.52 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 23.31 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.43 General Motors Co. . . . . 35.81 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . . 24.7 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.44 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 44.50 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 34.85 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.77 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . . 9.72 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 51.19 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 133.28 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.87 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 15.18 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 63.94 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed in the red Wednesday while New York markets turned higher after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced it was keeping its benchmark rate unchanged. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 20.07 points at 14,732.98, while the loonie was up 0.51 of a U.S. cent at 81.73 cents. On commodity markets, the July crude contract gave back five cents to US$59.92 a barrel, while the August gold contract fell $4.10 to US$1,176.80 an ounce. American markets, down earlier in the day, rebounded to modest gains after the Fed said -- following its two-day policy meeting -- that although the U.S. economy has strengthened in recent months, it wants to see further gains in the job market and higher inflation before hiking interest rates from record lows. The Dow Jones industrial average closed up 31.26 points at 17,935.74, while the Nasdaq added 9.33 points to 5,064.88 and the S&P 500 was 4.15 points higher at 2,100.44 While the Fed gave no timetable for a rate hike, all but two of its 17 policy-makers think the Fed will raise its key short-term rate some time this year. That rate has been held near zero since 2008 and has helped fuel markets ever since the Great Recession. Craig Jerusalim, portfolio manager, CIBC Asset Management, said that while it was no surprise that the Fed didn’t raise rates on Wednesday, in a general sense, “I think they should have.” “Quite frankly, the U.S. is no longer in a crisis interest-ratelevel environment if you look at employment being strong, wages are rising, housing has firmed up and the almighty U.S. consumer is spending again.” Many analysts say that if the economy keeps improving, the Fed will likely raise its key shortterm rate in September. Jerusalim said the important
Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 23.61 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.36 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72.73 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 26.96 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 14.13 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 18.58 First Quantum Minerals . 17.47 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 20.36 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . 11.46 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 2.95 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.50 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 37.77 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 13.67 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 22.35 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 26.89 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 63.81 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.20 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 32.00 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 35.11 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . . 9.96 Canyon Services Group. . 6.18 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 20.69 CWC Well Services . . . 0.2850 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 14.79 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 1.14 thing is to be aware that a rate increase is coming. “Obviously everything is data-dependent and things can change, but I think that the fundamentals suggest that zero interest . . . is no longer needed and therefore they’ll be looking for any opportunity to get off of those emergency levels.” Although the TSX failed to take heart from the latest Fed news, Jerusalim said that was largely to do with the makeup of the Canadian market. The heavily weighted financial sector was the second-worst decliner, down 0.58 per cent. Meanwhile, he doesn’t buy the argument that equities have become too expensive. “I would argue that valuations are unlikely to correct given (the) stimulus from low interest rates, low commodity prices and that wide disparity between earnings yield and bond yield.” “Right now the 10-year government of Canada yield is less than two per cent while the TSX dividend yield is about three per cent and the earnings yield is about six per cent. There’s a big difference there and for those three reasons I think that valuations will remain above average,” he said. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at the close of Wednesday at world financial market trading. Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 14,732.98, down 20.07 points Dow — 17,935.74, up 31.26 points S&P 500 — 2,100.44, up 4.15 points Nasdaq — 5,064.88, up 9.33 points Currencies: Cdn — 81.73 cents US, up 0.51 of a cent Pound — C$1.9378, up 1.21 cents Euro — C$1.3878, up 0.39 of a cent Euro — US$1.1342, up 1.02 cents
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DEAL: Cheques could start arriving in the fall For example, a lawyer for Irving Oil, one of the firms accused that has offered $75 million to the fund, said it has served Canadian Pacific with legal notice that it ceded its right to sue CP to the U.S. court-appointed bankruptcy trustee. It is unclear if the trustee has plans to sue CP on behalf of Irving. Additionally, Riendeau told the court that CP had a contract with World Fuel Services Corporation to deliver oil from the U.S. to refineries in New Brunswick. The final leg of the journey subcontracted by CP to MMA. In that contract, Riendeau explained that CP had a legal indemnity in case of any damages caused by World Fuel’s product, which would be removed by the terms of the settlement fund. “There is an asymmetry in the settlement fund arrangement (and) plans (against CP),” he said. Riendeau also argued that the fund is technically illegal because Canada’s bankruptcy process doesn’t allow third-parties to be fully released from liabilities in certain types of insolvency proceedings such as the one involving MMA. CP has also challenged the legitimacy of the bankruptcy process, arguing the case should be heard in Federal Court, not Quebec Superior Court. Patrice Benoit, lawyer for the defunct MMA, urged Dumas to approve what he called a “just and reasonable” settlement fund. Benoit told reporters it’s normal to offer companies such releases and said CP could defend itself in court against the others. “The creditors and victims said the plan is fair and reasonable, now it’s up to the judge to agree or not,” he said. The approved plan would see just under $200 million will go to the government of Quebec and the town of Lac-Megantic for clean up and other related costs. About $111 million would be distributed to families of the deceased and the remaining millions are reserved for other claims such as psychological and material damages suffered as a result of the train derailment. As much as $21 million is earmarked for lawyers’ fees. Benoit said if Dumas denies CP’s motion earlier this week to move the case to Federal Court and approves the settlement fund, cheques should start arriving in the fall.
Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 84.73 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 45.71 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.94 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 23.72 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 47.73 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 3.19 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 2.24 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 8.66 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 34.46 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 4.36 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 55.60 Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2600 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 74.57 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 65.28 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94.13 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 28.32 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 36.80 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 41.33 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 86.40 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 23.74 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 48.47 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 78.05 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 42.23 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.86
Oil futures: US$59.92 per barrel, down five cents (July contract)
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A worker stacks some of the new Canada Premium Bonds as they come off the presses at the Canada Bank Note Company in Ottawa, Sept.17, 1998. A report prepared for the federal Finance Department by KPMG recommends the government wind down the program that sells Canada Savings Bonds and Canada Premium Bonds.
Gold futures: US$1,176.80 per oz., down $4.10 (August contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $20.58 oz., up three cents $661.65 kg., up 97 cents ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: July ’15 $6.00 higher $497.00; Nov ’15 $6.80 higher $496.20; Jan. ’16 $6.80 higher $492.00; March ’16 $4.90 higher $488.80; May ’16 $4.90 higher $485.10; July ’16 $5.40 higher $480.60; Nov. ’16 $2.40 lower $455.80; Jan. ’17 $2.40 lower $455.80; March ’17 $2.40 lower $455.80; May ’17 $2.40 lower $455.80; July ’17 $2.40 lower $455.80. Barley (Western): July ’15 unchanged $210.00; Oct. ’15 unchanged $205.00; Dec. ’15 unchanged $210.00; March ’16 unchanged $210.00; May ’16 unchanged $210.00; July ’16 unchanged $210.00; Oct. ’16 unchanged $210.00; Dec. ’16 unchanged $210.00; March ’17 unchanged $210.00; May ’17 unchanged $210.00; July ’17 unchanged $210.00. Wednesday’s estimated volume of trade: 562,320 tonnes of canola; 500 tonnes of barley (Western Barley). Total: 562,820.
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BRIEFS Producers invited to grading, agronomy workshop Producers throughout the area are invited to a workshop at Olds College on barley, wheat and canola grading and agronomy. On July 28, the workshop will be put on by the Alberta Barley, Alberta Wheat Commission and the Alberta Canola Producers Commission. “We created Making the Grade to address knowledge gaps and by hav-
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ing the commissions working together, we can ensure producers are getting the best value possible in a one-day seminar,” said Terry Young, ACPC and AWC director and member of the wheat subcommittee of the Western Grain Standards Committee. Three workshops will focus on malt barley grading, wheat grading and how grade affects end-use in international markets and canola grading and crushing. Seating is limited and the workshops cost $75 if registered by July 14 or $100 after then. The event will be held at the Pomeroy Inn and Suits at Olds College, at 4601 46 Ave., on July 28 and it goes from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www. albertawheat.com, www.albertacanola. com or www.albertabarley.com.
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JOHNSTON Stewart 1937 - 2015 The family of Stewart Johnston is sad to announce that Stew passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015, after an extended illness. Stew enjoyed a 36 year career with AGT/Telus, successfully representing the corporation in Edmonton, Westlock, St. Albert, Lethbridge, Pincher Creek and Red Deer. In each community, Stew left a legacy of integrity, professionalism and community involvement that ranged from coaching and working with youth to volunteering and engagement in Lions Club to support community needs. He was passionate about his time spent with the Canadian Ski Patrol, playing hockey and baseball. Stew had a love for all things family oriented; especially camping and fishing. He will be fondly remembered for his calm manner, humility and generosity. For Stew, there was always something to laugh about! Stew will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Gail (McPhee), his sons; Dennis (Lynn), David (Wanda) and Norman (Marie), grandchildren; Chris, Kelsey, Garret, Max, Tiffany, Warren, Megan, and Logan, great grandchildren; Austin, Hadley and Caleb, as well as siblings Merla (Glen), Lynette (Darl), Arthur and Darryl (Deb), along with extended family members and friends. He was predeceased by his parents David and Hazel, siblings; Wilfred Johnston, Melvin Johnston and Deanna Lunder. The family would like to acknowledge the support of all devoted healthcare professionals who cared for Stew and all the family and friends that visited him during his stays at the Ponoka and Lacombe Hospitals. A Celebration of Stew’s Life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Monday, June 22, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. A private interment will take place at the Red Deer Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations in Stew’s honor may be made directly to the B.C. and Alberta Guide Dog Services at www.albertaguidedog.com or www.bcguidedog.com. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Rhian Solecki, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.
DOMONEY Edwin Blair Dec. 15, 1938 - June 10, 2015 After a valiant battle with many different illnesses, sadly we say goodbye to our beloved Blair, 76 years of age of Qualicum Beach BC. He passed away peacefully at the Nanaimo Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 with his wife and daughter-in-law Gaylene by his side. He was known as the man with “many lives” by the medical profession and had such determination to carry on. Blair was an only child born to Clare and Betty Domoney in Nelson, BC. On December 15, 1938. He leaves to mourn his wife and best friend, Sharon (Castle) - they were lucky enough to celebrate 50 years of marriage in January. Also his three sons who he was so proud of and their wives and nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Darrin (Gaylene) Brendan, Carson, Mackenna, Dawson of Parksville BC, Dave (Leah) Courtney, Nolan of Regina SK. and Doug (Lorianne) Cody, Kaylee, Lauren of Red Deer AB. Blair had the pleasure of meeting his great grandson Mason for the first time a few weeks ago. Being an only child Blair was very much a part of the Castle Clan leaving wonderful brother and sister-in-laws, Jimmie (Laurell), Carol, Michael, Sheila (Owen), John (Lori), Chris (Jeanette). He also leaves behind his beloved cousin, Barbara and her husband Viv of Columbia Beach. He was predeceased by his parents Betty and Clare Domoney, mother-in-law Helen Castle, father-in-law Mac Castle, sisterin-law Susan, brother-in-law Mel and granddaughter Caitlin. Blair was employed by the Bank of Montreal for 25 years and spent time in many locations throughout Alberta, making many friends along the way. He spent another 20 years with AFSC Agricultural Financial Services Corp in Red Deer, retiring in 2005. He loved being a part of the AFSC family. Many thanks to Dr. Lori McFadyen, Dr. Kym Jim, and Dr. Rachael Carson, Red Deer Renal Clinic and Nanaimo Dialysis Unit who had much to do with Blair’s care during his lifetime. Blair was a very kind and gentle man who is now at peace and able to soar with the eagles that he loved so much. He lived his life to the tune of Frank Sinatra’s song “I Did It My Way” and continued that right to the end. Honoring his wishes there will be no funeral service. A Celebration of his Life will be held in Qualicum Beach on Father’s Day June 19, 2016. Memorial donations may be made to Kidney Foundation of Canada, #212- 4711 51 Ave, Red Deer AB or Central Alberta Cancer Centre 3942 50A Ave Red Deer, AB T4N4E7. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (1-877-264-3848) in care of arrangements.
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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
EAST 40TH PUB THURSDAY NIGHT’S BBQ NIGHT 6-9 p.m. Steak, Potato, Salad, Bun & Choice of Drink for $13.50.
Restaurant/ Hotel
Caregivers/ Aides 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
LOOKING for a Live-in Caregiver w/exp. to care for 4 & 7 yr. old. Salary $1835/mo Criminal Record check is necessary. Email resume to: jeannette.lobaton@ yahoo.ca
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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
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The family of Jack and Nancy CHRISTENSEN would like to invite everyone to a 60TH Wedding Anniversary celebration tea on Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 1 - 4 p.m. at Delburne Community Hall. Your presence is your gift.
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BILLING CLERK REQD for the Rocky Medical Clinic. Enter and submit physician fee-for-service billings to Alberta Health and WCB daily. Reconcile and correct rejected billings. Read and code billings on Outpatient sheets. Completed Grade 12 Matriculation, a Medical Terminology course and 2 years of experience in billing fee-for-service setting. Demonstrated skills in SOMB, billing rules, computer and data entry accuracy. High level of attention to detail and able to adhere to privacy and confidentiality. If you have questions, please contact James Orr at 403-845-1859. Applications must be submitted by e-mail no later than June 26, 2015 to jorr@ rockymedical.com
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EXP’D PIPELAYERS & OPERATORS req’d for Water/Sewer Line Utility Installation. A.I.C. Construction Ltd. Exc. wages/benefits. Fax: 403-207-4055 or email: r.nolet@aicconstruction.ca
GOODMEN ROOFING LTD. Requires SLOPED ROOFERS LABOURERS & FLAT ROOFERS Valid Driver’s Licence preferred. Fax or email info@goodmenroofing.ca or (403)341-6722 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! HEAVY duty truck mechanic needed immediately for a fast growing waste & recycling company. Reliability essential. Own transportation required. Please email resumes to canpak@xplornet.ca
is hiring for the upcoming season JOURNEYMAN/ APPRENTICE: PIPEFITTERS WELDERS BOILERMAKERS RIGGERS SCAFFOLDERS INSULATORS ALSO: QUALITY CONTROL TOWERS SKILLED MECHANICAL LABOURERS WELDER HELPERS Email resumes, trade tickets & safety tickets to: resumes@ newcartcontracting.com OR FAX (403) 729-2396
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Class 1 Operators to join our team of drivers hauling clean fluids for the Oil & Gas Industry. Home most evenings, scheduled days off, company benefits with exceptional pay structure that includes guarantied salary + hourly when hauling. Must be able to work on their own with minimal supervision. Fax resume w/all tickets and current drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fluidexperts.com
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F/T TOW TRUCK drivers req’d. Minimum Class 5 with air and clean abstract. Exp. preferred. In person to Key Towing 4083-78 St. Cres. Red Deer.
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
JJAM Management (1987) Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Requires to work at these Red Deer, AB locations: ALCOHOLICS 5111 22 St. ANONYMOUS 403-347-8650 37444 HWY 2 S COCAINE ANONYMOUS 37543 HWY 2N 403-396-8298 700 3020 22 St. FOOD ATTENDANT Req’d permanent shift weekend day and evening both full and part time. 16 Vacancies, $10.25/hr. + benefits. Start ASAP. Job description www.timhortons.com Education and experience CLASSIFICATIONS not req’d. Apply in person or fax 700-920 resume to: 403-314-1303
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Busy road construction company looking for operators. Work is throughout Alberta. Must have a Class 5 license. Fax resume to 403-309-0489
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
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F/T Cashier/Postal Clerk. Apply in person w/resume: Highland Green Value Drug Mart. 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
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(2) antique copper/leaded glass windows. All glass pieces are beveled. Unframed. Measurements: 40” x 16”. In excellent condition. $150 for the pair. Will sell separately. Call (403) 342-7908.
Now Hiring In-Home Caregiver $11/hr 40 hrs/wk Care of a 7 yr. boy. Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is not a condition of employment. Email resume: delmundot4r@gmail.com
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#8 DALE CL. Fri. June 19, 1-7, Sat. 8-2. Moving. Misc. household items.
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MULTI family. June 18 & 19, 1-7, June 20, 9-2. 40 Ingle Close. Kids clothing, toys, bikes, and misc. items.
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GROW WITH US Excellent Salary with Benefits CARPET CLEANING TECHNICIAN
Become a sought-after professional in the art and science of carpet & upholstery and all-surface cleaning! Work Monday to Friday during the day, with some evenings and Saturdays. We’re looking for someone with: • A commitment to excellence • Good communication skills • Good physical fitness • Mechanical aptitude • Good hand/eye coordination
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NES with three games, $140, and Wii fit board and game, $40. 403-782-3847 PORTABLE dvd player, $40, and Kobo e-reader, $80. 403-782-3847
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TOYS, books, puzzles, games. 2 boxes $20. 403-314-9603
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71/4” B & D circular saw, $25. 403-885-5020
Spruce, Pine - Split. Avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 AFFORDABLE
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KITCHENAID Immersion Mixer, (new), $40; Bar fridge, 4 cu. ft., $50; Breadmaker, $20. 403-346-9169
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Rotting beams suspected in balcony collapse BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BERKELEY, Calif. — The balcony collapse that killed six college students appears to have been caused by rotted wooden beams, Berkeley’s mayor said Wednesday as the victims’ heartbroken loved ones began arriving in the U.S. from Ireland. Mayor Tom Bates said investigators believe the wood was not caulked and sealed properly at the time of construction and was damaged by moisture as a result. The crowded fifth-floor balcony broke off an apartment building during a 21st-birthday party early Tuesday held by visiting Irish college students, dumping 13 people 50 feet onto the pavement. In addition to the six killed, seven were seriously hurt. “More than likely it was caused by rain and caused by water damage that was done to the support beams,” Bates said. He said it was “obviously a bad idea” for 13 people to crowd onto such a small balcony — it was about 40 square feet — but added that he is not blaming the victims. Later in the day, however, the mayor said the water-damage theory was speculation on his part and not an official conclusion, and that the investigation is still underway. Building inspectors also determined another balcony at the Library Gardens apartment complex was “structurally unsafe and presented a collapse hazard.” They ordered it demolished. Two other balconies were red-tagged, or declared off-limits, at the apartments, which were completed in 2007 and are popular among visiting students and those at the nearby University of California, Berkeley. Segue Construction, the Library Gardens general contractor, was involved in two San Francisco Bay Area lawsuits in recent years involving allegations of dry rot and substandard balconies at condo and apartment projects in Millbrae and San Jose. Among other things, Segue was accused of improperly waterproofing balconies. Both cases were settled in 2013 with Segue, developers and other parties agreeing to pay millions of dollars. Segue spokesman Sam Singer said such litigation is common on large projects and “has no bearing on the tragedy” in Berkeley.
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South Korea’s MERS deaths, infections continue to rise a month into outbreak SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — South Korea said Thursday that 23 people have died and more than 6,700 are isolated at homes and medical facilities as officials continue their efforts to put the MERS outbreak under control. More than 160 have been diagnosed with Middle East respiratory syndrome nearly a month after the outbreak originated from a 68-year-old man who had travelled to the Middle East, according to Seoul’s Health Ministry. Officials say that the outbreak has already peaked and could be defused by the end of the month. But the continued discovery of new cases among people who managed to slip through the quarantine measures has cast doubts on such optimism and raised questions about the government’s ability to control the situation. Critics, including Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, have blamed government officials for accelerating the spread of the MERS Powered Powe ered by virus by failing to enforce tight control measures at Seoul’s Samsung Medical Center, which was belatedly shut down over the weekend after it continued to be the main source of the infections.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Muslims around the world will mark the start of Ramadan on Thursday, a month of intense prayer, dawn-to-dusk fasting and nightly feasts. Muslims follow a lunar calendar and a moonsighting methodology that can lead to different countries declaring the start of Ramadan a day or two apart. However, this year religious authorities in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, Indonesia and most other parts of the world announced based on their sightings of the moon that
“They are completely different projects. They are completely different types of balconies,” he said. Singer said of the balcony collapse: “Segue Construction has never had an incident like this in its history.” Cassandra Bujarski, a spokeswoman for the apartments’ property management firm, Greystar, had no comment. Across the Atlantic, flags flew at half-staff around Ireland and the country’s parliament suspended normal business as the nation mourned the dead: Ashley Donohoe, 22, of Rohnert Park, California, and Olivia Burke, Eoghan Culligan, Niccolai Schuster, Lorcan Miller and Eimear Walsh, all 21-year-olds from Ireland. “They were in the prime of their lives,” said Berdaily fasting would begin Thursday. Authorities in Pakistan have yet to announce the sighting of the moon. During Ramadan, observant Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset for the entire month. A single sip of water or a puff of a cigarette is considered enough to invalidate the fast. The fast is intended to bring the faithful closer to God and to remind them of the suffering of those less fortunate. Muslims often give to charities during the month, and mosques and aid organizations organize free meals for the public every night. Fasting also is seen as a way to physically and spiritually detoxify through exercising self-restraint. Sexual intercourse between spouses also is off-limits during the day, while Muslims also are encouraged to be mindful of their behaviour and to avoid gossiping, cursing and quarreling. This year, Ramadan falls during the summer, which means long and hot days of fasting. Mainstream scholars advise Muslims in northern European countries with 16 hours or more of daylight to follow the cycle of fasting of the nearest Muslim majority nation to them to avoid impossibly long hours without food or water.
Runaway tiger mauls man to death in Tbilisi after flood wrecks zoo TBILISI, Georgia — A tiger that broke loose after severe flooding at the Tbilisi Zoo mauled a man to death in the Georgian capital before being shot by police Wednesday, a day after officials said all the zoo’s tigers had died. Zoo Director Zurab Gurielidze acknowledged he was to blame for releasing faulty information and said new counts indicated a tiger cub and a hyena could still be on the loose. The city has remained on edge, with runaway predators reportedly seen by some residents. The Interior Ministry in the former Soviet republic said the tiger was hiding at an abandoned factory that had been turned into a construction market when he attacked the man Wednesday. The victim, who worked at the market, later died of his wounds at a hospital.
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nadette Prendiville, principal of the high school from which Burke and Walsh graduated. “They had a successful time in school, went about their work quietly and had everything going for them, everything ahead of them.” Josh Wilson, assistant principal at Rancho Cotate High School, said Donohoe was a remarkably wellliked and cheerful young woman who returned after graduating to help coach the soccer team. “She just always had a smile on her face and transcended peer groups and cliques and had a friend in just about every social circle,” he said. Grieving family members declined to speak with the media after arriving from Ireland and being met at San Francisco International Airport by a priest and representatives from the Irish Consulate.
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Is alcohol helping or What you eat is a journey — not hurting your health? You don’t need to have a daily drinking 1.5 ounces (one shot glass) of liquor. That problem to get into trouble with alcohol. A means plenty of the drinks served in bars, brand-new report reveals that in some parts restaurants and at home are equal to one of North America, one in three adults knock and a half servings or more! Steer clear of back beer, wine and liquor intermittently, big goblets and short, wide glasses: In one but to dangerous levels. study, people overpoured in those, but gave “We’re going in the themselves 20 to 30 per wrong direction,” notes cent less when using a the lead researcher. tall, narrow glass. We agree. Look at the big picOverall, about one ture. If you’re a woman in six Americans bingeat higher-than-average drink. Binge-drinking is risk for breast cancer or downing four or more if you’re just worried, drinks for women, five talk with your doctor for men, in about two about alcohol. hours — four or more If you’re a woman or times per month, acman who drinks modcording to the U.S. Cenerately but you have ters for Disease Control other heart disease risk MIKE ROIZEN & MEHMET OZ and Prevention. factors, you also might For many folks, want to talk with your it doesn’t look like a doc about cutting back. health problem beOne to two drinks a day cause their weekly for men, one a day for drink tally still might be within a healthy women, decreases overall cardiovascular range. Yet more and more research says disease risk. this kind of overconsumption can have seIn a recent University of Pennsylvania rious downsides that fly under the radar. review of 50 studies involving 260,000 people, Bingeing, near-bingeing and having “just those who drank 17 per cent less than the one more” are all getting linked to a broad average weren’t as likely to have high blood range of health issues: pressure, heart disease or be overweight. ● For women, research shows that sip- “Reduced consumption of alcohol, even for ping two to three drinks a day on a regular light to moderate drinkers, may lead to imbasis increases odds for breast cancer by 20 proved cardiovascular health,” one of the per cent; regularly having five a day raises it researchers noted. an extra 50 per cent, compared with women Working long hours? Don’t reward yourwho skip alcohol. self with extra. In a recent study looking at ● For men, a recent study from Finland the working hours and drinking habits of found that those who drank enough to have 333,693 people in 14 countries, an internaa hangover even once a year were at in- tional research team found that those putcreased risk for a stroke. The same research- ting in more than 48 hours per week were ers found that men who binge-drink had a about 12 per cent more likely to overdo it bigger buildup of gunky, heart-and-brain- than those working 40 hours. Blow off steam threatening plaque in artery walls. with exercise, a date with your spouse, a Even if you overdo it only on Friday night, night at a comedy club or viewing a funny Saturday night and/or Sunday brunch — movie instead. while keeping your weekly drink total to a If you’re a smoker, quit. There’s a rearespectable level — those big doses of al- son smokers are five to 10 times more likely cohol can age your immune system, trigger to develop a drinking problem: Nicotine heart-rhythm problems and raise levels of turns up the volume on alcohol cravings, acLDL cholesterol as much as 40 per cent. cording to a recent study from California’s These steps can help you enjoy alcohol Scripps Research Institute. The combination without hurting your health: activates brain cells that amplify your desire Pour wisely. You’ve no doubt heard that to drink more. women should stick to one drink per day, The YOU Docs, Mehmet Oz, host of The Dr. men up to two drinks per day, max. But the Oz Show and Mike Roizen of Cleveland Clinic, definition of one serving may surprise you: are authors of YOU: Losing Weight. For more It’s 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine or information, go to www.RealAge.com.
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You’re never getting it wrong several times a week could lead and you’re never going to be to working out five days per week done. As is life, nutrition is but and having smoothies for breaka journey. fast, and sweet potato black bean You will continuously be met burgers for supper. Next thing with contrasting desires in your you know you’re eating quinoa choices, as you will salads with olive oil contrasting results. and lemon juice tossed Your only job then rewith fresh herbs and ally is to sift through veggies. as you go along and But maybe for now ask yourself which you’re barbecuing up choices feel better in a steak and you may the long run. just add some spinach Sometimes you will salad to it. Or maybe be met with choices your chips and dip and that feel better in the junk food nights turn short run but don’t into an evening at the give you a desired pool instead. feeling or result. This Wherever you are KRISTIN is your experience to at on your journey is FRASER learn from, and all of exactly where you are you will continue this meant to be. The highs learning experience wouldn’t be the highs for the rest of your without some of the life. lows. Give yourself a You may feel frusbreak, but stay contintrated in your repetitive behav- uously motivated, as the purpose iour not leading you to a desired of living is to feel your best as result. Just remember this is all often as possible. part of your journey. You’ll get Remind yourself of the imit when you’re ready. Harping on portance food plays in your viyourself won’t get you anywhere tality, longevity and well-being any quicker. by watching documentaries like Many look at food as good and Food Matters. It’s always a great bad, right or wrong. When in ac- way to stir up your motivation by tuality it all comes down to your educating yourself on the detriperspective. As your perspective ments to the body of your food shifts, so will your food choices, choices. and you won’t be so hard on yourAnd as summer hits, choose self when you make the “wrong” lots of fresh fruit. Pineapples and choice. Just motivation for the grapes to snack on. A good pronext one to be a little different. tein rich smoothie to start your As you make choices that day and a nice big Greek pasta you don’t feel are in your best salad with brown rice pasta and interests, don’t be so hard on chickpeas or chicken for someyourself. Take the time to focus thing to welcome you home from your thoughts in a way that say work. to yourself, “I’m getting better Remember, it’s your body, with every bite. I am seeking bet- your life and your choice. Enjoy ter choices that taste delicious, the journey. make me feel good and are simKristin Fraser, BSc, is a hople to make every day.” listic nutritionist and local freeWith those intentions, you will lance writer. Her column appears be met with your desired results. every second Thursday. She can Something as simple as adding be reached at kristin@somethingan apple to your day and a walk tochewon.ca.
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LUANN June 18 1990 — Environment Minister Robert de Cotret brings in legislation to make environmental-impact studies mandatory for federal projects or joint projects. 1962 — John George Diefenbaker wins minority in 25th federal general election; defeats Lester Pearson with 37.3% of popular vote. 1899 — Opening of CPR line through
Crows Nest Pass to Kootenay Landing; subsidized by 1897 Crows Nest Pass Agreement, which also set fixed freight rates on Prairie grain traffic. 1812 — U.S. President James Madison asks Congress to declare war on Britain due to seizure of American vessels in Napoleonic Wars, and British support of native resistance to U.S. westward expansion. It marks the start of the War of 1812 which goes until to Dec. 24, 1814. It is the only major war, other than Indian wars, fought on Canadian soil.
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Lack of rain not hurting local angling Two weeks ago, the column cast, the big hen shot straight remembered the “200-year up and out like a Polaris misflood” of June 2005, sile with my fly on when monsoonher neb, like a seal struck Central Albalancing a ball, berta rivers and but kept her mouth streams were runshut. We had to ning harder and leave to catch higher than longa plane, but my time residents could guide assured me ever remember, and that salmon would noted that aquatic have taken the fly life, including fish, in who knows how of those waters fimany hundred nally seemed to more casts. have recovered. A decade or so Suddenly the ago, son John took exact opposite me on a nostalgic BOB weather condition fishing trip back to SCAMMELL and threat is preMontana after my vailing and those 20-year absence. same old-timers are The mountain west uttering the dreaded D-word was deep in drought. The and solemnly declaring they smoke from wildfires raging in have never seen this or that Idaho, Wyoming and Colorado Central Alberta watercourse turned Montana into a black lower, slower or thinner. It re- and white scene. Legal fishmains to be seen whether the ing, which ended at 2 p.m. to current, on-and-off again mini- avoid stress to the trout, was monsoon will alleviate the terrible and also overcrowded, long-term damage a drought because guides were bringdoes do to the life in rivers ing their clients from the fire and streams. states where any fishing was Fortunately, my experience prohibited. of fishing during droughts On our way home, we fished comes down to twice. My first a small headwaters tributary Atlantic salmon fishing trip, to the Gallatin River, to the more than 40 years ago, coin- cooler waters of which, brown, cided with a severe drought in rainbow and brook trout had southwest Newfoundland. The fled from the main river. It Grand Codroy River was ema- made our trip, including one ciated, showing its “bones” of very large brown trout, which, chalky boulders. You could time after time, would charge see pods of salmon, mostly our flies from his shady cave grilse (salmon on their first under a big boulder, but never run back from the sea to the opened his mouth. river that spawned them), somMany trout in West Counnolent on the bottom of the try waters have been opendeepest pools. These fish had ing their mouths and getting come in from the sea on ear- caught in one of the shortest, lier, higher water, and were in sharpest and strangest springugly moods because there was summer seasons I can recall, not enough water for them to as the rivers and creeks get move to their upstream spawn- lower, clearer and warmer. ing grounds. The aquatic insect hatches are “We needs rain bye,” every all early and overlapping, as if local angler was saying. The the bugs know they better prosalmon were not taking, but I ceed with procreation while did manage two grilse of close they can, and the trout are to six pounds in three 12-hour gorging on the mixed menu. days of hard casting into a hot, Even over on the usually dry wind. On the last day, at daunting North Raven River, a pool named “Behint the Is- with its assured spring source, land,” I cast hundreds of times skilled fly fishermen were reover a 20-pound salmon that porting 50-to-100-fish days to seemed awake. mixed mayfly hatches. On the For the hell of it, I tied on freestone streams, the trout one of my No. 6 pink-bodied are concentrating in the ocLe Tort Hoppers. On the first casional huge, deep holes as
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LEFT; Usual late fall scene featuring very low water. ABOVE; Winter “drought” about to end.
their habitual holding water becomes too shallow to provide the safety of concealment. The best fishing is becoming nocturnal, as it usually does in late August and September after a hot, dry sum-
mer; my Night Hole on Prairie Creek is named for that fishing, but this year it is at least six weeks early. Ten days ago, a friend was watching and besetting the Night Hole late in the day when it suddenly came alive around 7:30
p.m., with several large brown trout feeding voraciously on an aquatic insect mishmash of salmon flies, golden stoneflies, and March brown and brown drake mayflies. Usually, in the late summer and early fall, these dusknight feeders are limited to caddis flies for aquatic insects and feed mainly on terrestrial insects: grasshoppers, beetles, ants, even dragon flies. Those fall browns are fattening up for their spawning run and semi-hibernation during the long winter “drought” of low flows under the ice. The first going-out of the ice in the spring wakes the trout up, and they generally celebrate the sudden sunshine with a pigout on anything going by that looks edible. Anglers are unanimous in reporting the trout they have been catching and releasing this dry spring are in prime shape and show no signs of stress. That is encouraging and leads to hope, but “we needs rain, bye.” Bob Scammell is an awardwinning columnist who lives in Red Deer. He can be reached at bscam@telusplanet.net.
There’s nothing like enjoying a homegrown tomato Store-bought tomatoes never taste As the fruit consists of water, an as good as ones that are homegrown. ample supply increases the fruit yield. It is a combination of the just-picked Plants that are watered irregularly oftaste and the different vaten develop blossom end rot, rieties available. Each toruining the fruit. Avoid wetmato variety offers a very ting the foliage as it will condistinct taste that can be tribute to the development of attributed to the amount mildew. of sugar and acid in the Tomatoes are grouped in fruit. Growing conditions two categories by how the also have an impact of the plant grows: determinate and flavour and texture. indeterminate. If there is room in the Determinate plants are garden, try different vaalso called bush tomatoes. rieties of tomatoes. HeriThe plant will produce many tage tomatoes often have a stems from the bottom, and very full flavor. They also grow to a certain height, then offer great visual appeal stop. New growth will consist as they come in a number of new branches. Flowers folLINDA of colours and shades. lowed by fruit will appear on TOMLINSON Tomatoes are a long all branches. season crop and must be Cages, stakes and ties are planted out as bedding required to keep the plants plants once all danger of upright and off the ground. frost has past. Even then, covering the Indeterminate varieties grow upplants at night will increase the plants’ ward forever and can stay in producability to produce tomatoes. The flow- tion in a warm climate or greenhouse ers will not set tomatoes if the night for a number of years. The central temperature is too cold. stem, along with three or four side For tomato plants to thrive, they shoots, should be left intact. All other need plenty of sunlight, nutrients, wa- side shoots need to be removed as they ter and heat. They do best in a south start to grow. exposure where a building or fence Indeterminate varieties grow tall traps sunlight, increasing the tempera- and need to be staked accordingly, ture. with a tall stake or tied to string that
is suspended from a higher structure. As the plant grows, continue attaching it to the stake or wrap it around the string. A third alternative is to place it in a large cage. Insects and wind pollinate tomatoes but it doesn’t hurt to give nature a hand. The flower is complete with both a pistil and stamen. Gently jiggling the plant will cause the stamen to touch the pistil and self-pollinate. According to scientists, the optimum time for pollination to occur is between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. There are products on the market to help pollinate tomatoes but they rarely produce better results that a slight shake. Fertilize regularly to insure the plants have all the nutrients required to thrive. Look for a fertilizer that is high in potassium and potash. These
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are the second and third numbers in a fertilizer formula, and they are primarily responsible for the formation of flowers and fruit. Nitrogen, the first number, increases the amount of leaves formed. That is not something that is wanted in tomato production. Most importantly, follow the instructions on the fertilizer package. It is designed to get the most out of the plants. Everyone has room for at least one tomato in the garden. If there isn’t a garden, place a potted plant tomato on the deck or front step. Tumble tomatoes require little room and care while providing a multitude of small snacking tomatoes. Linda Tomlinson is a horticulturalist who lives near Rocky Mountain House. She can be reached your_garden@hotmail.com.
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