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BY MARY-ANN BARR ADVOCATE STAFF For the first time in recent memory — going back several decades if not longer — local nomination races will be needed to determine who will represent the NDP in the federal election.

Call it the “Rachel” effect — or PARTY LEADERS maybe it’s because SQUARE OFF IN of something else DEBATE A5 — the two new Red Deer ridings will each see a nomination vote later this month.

There has been plenty of discussion since Rachel Notley led the provincial New Democratic Party to victory in May’s provincial election about whether it would have an effect on the Oct. 19 federal election, which was called on Sunday by Stephen Harper.

Here in Red Deer, there are now three people seeking the NDP nod for Red Deer-Mountain View, and two in Red Deer-Lacombe. Provincially, both Red Deer North and Red Deer South ridings were won by NDP candidates but political pundits will debate whether that has much weight at the federal level.

The Red Deer riding has had a rightof-centre candidate — ranging from Social Credit to Reform to Conservative parties — since 1935.

The former riding of Red Deer has been split into two as of this federal election, Canada’s 42nd.

Red Deer city councillor Paul Harris was the latest to add his name to the list of those seeking the nomination for Red Deer-Mountain View. Evan Bedford and Dianne Macauley also want to represent the NDP in this riding.

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Police are searching for two male suspects who stole a truck, attempted to break into a drive-through bank machine and robbed an Esso gas station before setting the truck on fire in Rimbey on Thursday morning.

BY MARY-ANN BARR ADVOCATE STAFF It took only a half hour for two people to wreak a bit of criminal havoc in and around Rimbey on Thursday morning.

Rimbey RCMP Const. Carman Dutz said police are looking for two male suspects and are asking the public to report any suspicious activity they noticed between 4:20 and 4:50 a.m. in the general area of 50th Street and 50th Avenue.

A series of crimes began when first a local pickup truck was stolen in Rimbey. From there it is believed the suspects went to the drivethrough banking machine located outside the Servus Credit Union at 5046 50th Ave. and attempted to break into it.

Considerable damage was caused to the machine however the culprits failed to gain access to any money.

“It appears they just pulled up and started cutting into it,” Dutz said.

“They’re fairly secure,” he said, referring to bank machines.

The pair then went to the Esso gas station, located at 4705 50th Ave., where they broke in and stole items, including cigarettes.

RCMP believe they had a get-away vehicle because the stolen truck was driven to just east of Rimbey, at the intersection of Range Road 22 and Township Road 424, and set on fire.

They then fled the scene. The Rimbey Fire Department attended the fire and spent a bit of time putting the truck fire out.

“They intentionally set it on fire,” Const. Dutz said, confirming arson.

The suspects did quite a bit of

damage in a short amount of time, he added. Police were alerted by a member of the public, which was extremely helpful Dutz said. Whenever people see anything suspicious they should call it in, he said. “We need their eyes and ears out there.”

The thieves were targeting money and property, he said. “It appears they had planned it out.”

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Wildrose leader pilots summer tour to Sylvan Lake TALKS HUNTING, ECONOMY

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Wildrose leader and Fort McMurray-Conklin MLA Brian Jean has some fun on his boat on Sylvan Lake on Thursday.

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Offering a different perspective on Alberta, Opposition leader Brian Jean took his beloved jet boat out for a tour of Sylvan Lake.

Wildrose leader and Fort McMurray-Conklin MLA, Jean drove the boat around Sylvan Lake accompanied by his fiancée, Kim Michelutti.

Stories about hunting moose from his boat and encounters with bears and wolves in the northern wilderness he calls home dot the trip around the large lake in Central Alberta.

It’s a boat he’s owned for 15 years.

He talks about his favourite spot on the water, on the Clearwater River near Fort McMurray and how he feels at home in the woods.

After spending Wednesday night in Nordegg, he stopped in Sylvan Lake as part of his summer tour.

Sandwiched between a federal election and a newly called byelection in Calgary-Foothills, the riding former premier Jim Prentice abandoned after his electoral defeat, he is touring the province this August talking with Al-

bertans about their priorities.

“We’ve heard clearly that the economy and jobs is number one, it’s what most people are afraid of right now,” said Jean.

“Most of what we’re hearing is consistent. It’s about jobs.”

In late July, Kerry Towle, the former Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA suggested the need for a new right wing political party in Alberta to reenergize the grassroots.

Jean’s response, “Kerry who?”

“Kerry who walked across the floor and couldn’t get reelected?” said Jean.

“To be honest I’ve heard a lot of people talk about reuniting the right and making sure it is one united party and I want to be clear I did not get chosen by the membership to throw a lifeline to the PC Party.”

Towle was defeated by current Wildrose MLA Don MacIntyre in the May provincial election.

Jean took his shots at the NDP’s timing with both the byelection call for a vote on Sept. 3 and the wait of a provincial budget until after the federal election in October.

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Buffy Sainte-Marie calls headdresses as fashion trend ‘disgusting’

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Buffy Sainte-Marie has seen fashionconscious fans show up to concerts wearing headdresses as a trendy statement — and she’s seen enough.

“When it comes to things like headdresses, there are some things that are actually, factually, personally, deeply cultural to our heritage,” the 74-year-old musical innovator said in Toronto this week.

“To some guy who’s got models in high heels, bikini bottoms, pasties and a big headdress, and everybody’s drunk — I want people to understand why that is painful or disgusting, why that is negative to us.

“It’d be like if you really loved your grandmother or your mom and all of a sudden you’re watching wrestling on TV and you see your mom’s picture on some wrestler’s crotch.

“It’s inappropriate. It’s not funny. It doesn’t help.”

For the past few years, headdresses have become a popular — and controversial — fashion accessory.

The trend seems to rear its ugly head with particular frequency at summer music festivals.

Jessica Simpson flaunted a headdress on Instagram, Pharrell Williams in the pages of Elle UK, Karlie Kloss on a Victoria’s Secret runway, Gwen Stefani in a music video, and Vanessa Hudgens at Coachella.

Recently, festivals have fought back against the misguided trend. Osheaga, WayHome, Boots and Hearts, Heavy Montreal, Ile Soniq and the Edmonton Folk Festival have all issued bans in various forms on the fake indigenous headwear.

Still, Sainte-Marie says the trend endures.

“We see it a lot in Europe, especially in Germany,” said Sainte-Marie, who was recently shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize for her fiery album Power in the Blood.

“You see these people showing up and they have handmade, craftsy, fake headdress-like things, and they somehow think they’re paying us a compliment.

“But we let them know.”

Still, Sainte-Marie — the decorated owner of an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, a Gemini and two Juno Awards — stops short of calling for an outright ban.

She just wants anyone donning a headdress to understand how it will make an aboriginal person feel.

“I don’t tell people what to do,” she said.

“If you’re still going to be a jerk, that’s OK, but we want you to know that there are some things that are part of our cultural heritage that mean a lot to us.

“I think it’s mostly ignorance,” she added. “I think most people who are doing that probably haven’t given it much thought.”

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CRIME: RCMP reviewing surveillance tapes The Mounties are reviewing video surveillance footage.

“It’s usually pretty quiet during those hours,” Dutz said.

Police ask anyone who saw anything Thursday morning to call the Rimbey detachment at 403-8432224, or if they wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www. tipsubmit.com barr@reddeeradvocate.com

NDP: Nominations date to be announced In the Red Deer-Lacombe riding, Doug Hart and Katherine Swampy will square off for the NDP nomination.

Stephen Merredew, president of the Red DeerMountain View NDP constituency association, con-

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Judge denies bail for man accused in child sex attack on reserve STONY PLAIN — A man accused of attacking a six-year-old girl on an Alberta reserve has been denied bail.

James Clifford Paul faces charges of attempted murder, aggravated sexual assault and kidnapping.

The 22-year-old was arrested after the child was found near dead on the Paul First Nation, near Stony Plain, last December.

Relatives have said she was discovered naked in the snow and taken to a hospital with possible brain damage.

At the time, RCMP described the attack as “horfirmed Thursday that Harris is in the running now too.

While a contested NDP nomination is rare in Red Deer, the party has had a candidate in all local campaigns going back 17 elections to 1962. The federal party was founded in 1961.

Even though the election campaign is now underway, the NDP has nominated candidates in only 10 of 34 Alberta ridings. The Conservatives have a full slate. The Liberals have 25 candidates nominated and the Greens have 22.

The NDP nomination date for the Red Deer ridings hasn’t been set yet but is expected to be later in August. There would still be about two months left to campaign. The 78-day federal election campaign itself is the longest in Canadian history, except for the 1872 election. On average, federal election campaigns run about 50 days. The minimum required is 36 days.

The Central Alberta ridings now have new names and new boundaries except for Yellowhead, which has the same name but also new boundaries. The following is the list to date of confirmed candidates running in the election in the four ridings: Red Deer-Lacombe: Blaine Calkins - Conservative (formerly MP for Wetaskiwin riding); Jeff Rock - Liberals.

Red Deer-Mountain View: Earl Dreeshen - Conservative (formerly MP for Red Deer riding); Mason Sisson - Green Party; James Walper - Libertarian.

Battle River-Crowfoot: Kevin Sorenson - Conservative (formerly MP for Crowfoot); Gary Kelly - Green;

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JEAN: The problem is expenses, not income “They’re waiting until the federal election is done because they don’t want Albertans to see exactly what they’re going to do with this fiscal and social experiment in Alberta,” said Jean.

Talking about low oil prices, Jean said the province has had five of the best fiscal years it has ever had in the last eight.

“I think this year is the third highest we’ve ever had,” said Jean. “If we have the third highest in any business and not enough money, I would suggest the problem is not the income, it’s the expenses.”

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VULCAN — RCMP have found the body of a man who went missing along with his fiancée during a boating trip on a lake southeast of Calgary.

Kamber Lindenbach was found dead Sunday near the shore of McGregor Lake after their boat was found drifting near the shore with three dogs aboard.

She was not wearing a lifejacket and there were no lifejackets in the boat.

Police discovered the body of Warne Stertz in the same area Wednesday.

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For more than 700 students in Red Deer, Thursday was the first day back to classes at St. Patrick’s Community School, located beside the G.H. Dawe Centre at 56 Holt Street. Motorists in the area should obey speed limits in the area and be aware that school zones are in effect.

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Agricultural emergency?

ALBERTA MINISTER SAYS HE’S NOT READY TO MAKE THE DECLARATION JUST YET

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Alberta’s agriculture minister says a prolonged drought could see grain production drop by 25 to 30 per cent this year but he isn’t ready to declare a provincewide state of agricultural emergency.

Oneil Carlier said during a recent tour of some parched regions, the crops barely came up over his ankle.

“It’s no doubt we are in a drought situation. There’s no doubt there’s some challenges being faced by many of the producers in the province,” Carlier said Thursday.

A total of 17 municipalities have declared local states of agricultural emergency and are asking the Alberta government for help.

Carlier said at this point crop insur-

ance programs available to producers are sufficient as a “first line of defence” and there’s no need to declare a provincewide emergency.

“What it does is raise awareness in the public eye and perhaps the media.

It doesn’t necessarily trigger anything.

It’s the same thing if we declare it on a provincial basis,” he said.

“It doesn’t necessarily make any difference on what programs might or might not be available. It is a drought.”

The provincial government has responded by cutting rental fees in half for a program that helps farmers pump water to fill their dams and dugouts.

The province is also working with municipalities to identify additional public lands for grazing to help producers feed their livestock. Saskatchewan announced a similar measure last month to help its producers.

Alberta Agriculture officials say

about 80 per cent of grain producers will be affected by the bone dry weather. Of that number about half could see crop yields drop to less than 50 per cent of the five-year average.

It’s expected crop insurance will have to pay out between $700 million and $900 million this year.

Keith Degenhardt, a senior official with the Alberta Federation of Agriculture, said grain producers will have to do some serious belt tightening this fall and winter. He’s more concerned about the livestock sector where producers face steep hay prices.

“We were paying $60 to $80 a tonne last year if we were buying or selling,” he said.

“This year you’re talking up to $250 a tonne mark so you’re talking almost a four-fold increase.”

The Harper government announced a program last month that allows west-

ern livestock producers in regions hit by drought to defer a portion of their 2015 sale proceeds of breeding livestock for one year so that they can replenish that stock.

Degenhardt said he would like to see some sort of provincial government assistance to either help with the high cost of feed or at least transportation costs.

Carlier said it is too soon to commit to that kind of aid.

“It’s too early to speculate on what programs we may need to look at later.

I know with the tax deferral system that will help a little bit for folks that are looking at shortages of feed,” said Carlier.

“We’re assessing the situation as the season progresses and keeping our options open.”

Calgary Foothills voters go to the polls on Sept. 3

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Voters in the Calgary Foothills constituency will go to the polls on Sept. 3 to elect a member of the Alberta legislature.

NDP Premier Rachel Notley announced the date Thursday and defended the timing, given the federal election campaign will be in full swing then and only her party and the Liberals have byelection candidates in place.

She said all parties knew there would be federal election on Oct. 19 and that the Alberta legislature would sit again in October to pass a budget.

“It shouldn’t be coming as a surprise to anybody who can look at a calendar,” said Notley. “The alternative would be .... for us to go into a fall session to talk about a budget without

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A pair of hoary marmots perch on a rock in an alpine meadow in Kootenay National Park. Giving out a load high pitched warning when they feel threatened, the marmot, which is the largest North American ground squirrel, is often nicknamed the ‘Whistler.’ These two were spotted over the August long weekend, beyond the end of the hiking trail to the Stanley Glacier in Kootenay National Park off Highway 93 on the way to Radium.

the people of Foothills having an MLA. To me, that is a much bigger transgression.”

It will be the third time in less than a year that Calgary Foothills voters will head to the polls.

It has been a stronghold for the Progressive Conservatives, but has been without representation since the May 5 provincial election.

Former PC premier Jim Prentice handily won the riding, but resigned his seat even before the counting was finished as the Tories were swept from power by the NDP. The Wildrose party is to hold its nomination meeting Aug. 15.

The Progressive Conservatives and the Alberta Party are also expected to choose candidates in the coming weeks.

Police say the case is linked to the seizure of cocaine and fentanyl pills last October in Grande Prairie.

Mark Phillips, who is 27, is charged with mortgage fraud, money laundering and drug trafficking.

Manjit Nagra, who is 55, faces mortgage fraud, money laundering and possession of proceeds of crime charges.

A Grande Prairie developer called Studio Homes Ltd., has also been charged under the proceeds of crime and terrorist financing act.

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First debate is no test run Thursday’s first election debate will battle once and for all, and take a likely not determine the outcome of heavy toll on the morale of his troops. the federal vote. Too much water will But Trudeau will not keep himself in flow under the bridge bethe race by tripping his ritween now and Oct. 19. But vals. it could fundamentally alter If he is to bring voters the dynamics of the battle to back to their initially posiform the next government. tive first impression of his For the first time in livleadership, he needs to exing memory, the start of a hibit more comfort with acfederal campaign finds the tual policy substance than Liberals neither in first nor he has so far. second place in national Despite the loss of Libervoting intentions. al momentum, Trudeau can At a time when a record expect to come in for more number of non-Conservathan his share of put-downs tive voters are looking for from his rivals.

CHANTAL the party most likely to beat Of the main leaders, he HÉBERT Stephen Harper in October, is the most natural camthat is obviously not the paigner and — along with place where the Liberals the Green party’s Elizabeth need to be.

May, who will also be on the To put a positive spin on the matter, podium — the most likely to connect to Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau has the voters at an emotional level. most to win from the exercise. It is his As Jack Layton demonstrated in best chance to shore up his battered Quebec in 2011, once that connection credentials as a serious contender for is established, it is hard to break. None the job of prime minister. of Trudeau’s rivals can afford to have In the reverse, an underwhelming that happen.

Trudeau performance could relegate Moreover, the Conservatives behis party to the sidelines of the main lieve that the sight of a knocked-out

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Trudeau would drive a crucial segment of the electorate back into their own fold. They expect that there are enough voters who would rather fall back on Harper than hand the keys of the federal government to the NDP to put them over the top.

In the role of chief opposition prosecutor of the government, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair has done an outstanding job in the House of Commons. At Thursday’s debate, he will have to morph into just as effective an advocate for his own cause.

Two-thirds of voters are open to supporting a party other than Harper’s.

Mulcair’s mission is to give those who have not in the past even considered voting for the NDP a licence to do so.

Hosted by Maclean’s magazine, the debate will primarily play to an English-speaking audience. Only a masochistic junkie would put up with two hours of simultaneously translated exchanges between four federal leaders.

Where past election campaigns have always featured back-to-back debates in French and English, it’s not the case in this election.

French-speaking voters could have to wait almost two months until a TVA

debate set for Oct. 2 before they get to watch the leaders — minus May but plus Bloc Québécois Leader Gilles Duceppe — spar in the other official language.

Also in contrast with past elections, the debate is not available on the main commercial television networks or on the CBC. The parliamentary channel CPAC is its most widely available carrier.

Finally, the exercise is taking place in the dead of summer at a point in the campaign when voters tend to be all but hooked on the election suspense.

For all those reasons, chances are that even more voters than usual will assess the leaders based on the highlights that will make the newscasts or be featured in party ads than on the actual event.

None of the above means that any leader can afford to treat the Maclean’s debate as just a drill. As the positive aftermath for the federal NDP of Alberta’s spring election demonstrated, the butterfly effect is alive and well in Canadian politics.

Chantal Hébert is a national affairs writer. Her column appears Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

City needs more resources for dealing with drug addiction issues Red Deer is past the point of critical mass of people addicted to drugs/alcohol versus the number treatment centres and resources available to them in the quest for sobriety.

Red Deer has the second highest crime rate in Canada, which is a direct consequence of untreated substance abuse.

Even in areas of town which house many young families, needles can be found littering playgrounds, sidewalks and even some yards. This occurs despite the best efforts of the needle exchange programs providing them with sharps disposal.

The city requires two new live-in addiction treatment centres — one for men, and one for women.

They must both focus on intensive trauma therapy, mental health recovery, life skills, ongoing sobriety maintenance through introductions to 12 step recovery programs and must be operated with recovered addicts at the front lines, helping the suffering addicts.

These treatment programs must range from three weeks to six months and follow up with available sober living homes.

Police need to be trained to direct addicts to detox rather than jails for non violent crime — the cities detox centre must be expanded to intake more citizens.

The mind set of non-addict citizens needs to come from a place of empathy for those suffering from the disease of addiction.

Addiction is mental health issue as a result of abuse or other dehumanizing treatment, further abuses and neglect will compound the issue.

The city will also benefit from a street outreach volunteer program, offering snacks, safety checks, warm clothes and information to those who wish to recover from a hopeless state of mind and body.

I urge Red Deer citizens to reach out to their city councillor and demand these actions be set in motion immediately.

Heather L. Morigeau Red Deer

Long election period means hefty tab for Canadian tax payers So we’re off!

The 42nd General Election in underway here in Canada for a historic 78 days. The longest election period since 1872. But what does this all mean?

Well, it means Canadian tax payers are on the hook for a whole lot more. You see, thanks to Stephen Harper’s “Fair” Elections Act, for every day beyond the standard 37 day writ period, the spending limit increases by $675,000, which means the spending limit is more than double the 2011 election.

Unfortunately, Canadian tax payers are on the hook for much of these extra expenses. You see election donations are tax deductible at rates that make charities envious. With contributions under $400 receiving a 75 per cent tax deduction, just as an example.

This means not only will Elections Canada have to spend more money hiring staff and paying for offices over longer periods, but also the Government of Canada will lose a great deal of revenue thanks to tax deductions.

What’s more, expenses spent by political parties are reimbursed at 50 per cent by Canadian tax payers back, meaning the Government of Canada could be on the hook for another $27 million per political party!

All this so that Stephen Harper can once again game the system for his personal benefit. Folks, this election anything can happen. Please get to know your local candidates, get informed on the issues, and get engaged for the future of our country!

Jeff Rock, Red Deer-Lacombe Federal Liberal Candidate

Electorate needs to learn from past political shenanigans I was wondering if Canadians ever heard of Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall. If they haven’t, then maybe they should.

Politics in Ottawa today resembles, in my humble opinion, the political shenanigans of New York City politicians in the late 1800s. Why? Well, the outright doling out of public money to buy votes. We call this method “pork barreling”.

Examples of recent pork barrel activities: handing out a billion dollars to the city of Calgary to build a new LRT line. Handing out millions to help build the Ring Road in Calgary. Handing out thousands of dollars to students to help with their apprenticeship programs. Handing out millions of dollars to develop “cultural sites” throughout Canada prior to the 150th anniversary of Canada. Expanding the Universal Child Credit Benefit. Doubling the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit. Expanding aid to western farmers.

Providing millions to small businesses. And all of these moves prior to calling an election. Hmmm?

Looks pretty fishy to me.

Where did Harper get the money to supposedly balance the budget? By raiding the Emergency Trust Fund for one. By cutting back on services to veterans. By cutting back on federal support of universal health care. By cutting back on Revenue Canada agents. By cutting back on civil servant positions in forestry and in environmental protection, yet he managed to appoint 57 Senators as well as to handing out hundreds of jobs throughout the country to party loyalists. Gee! I thought conservatives were “fiscally responsible”.

But he does have money to spend on an early election that will cost the Canadian taxpayers over $300 million. Looks like the same play book that was used

by Mr. Prentice in the last provincial election.

Mr. Harper claimed, when he came to power, that his government would be above board and transparent. Hmm? How many scandals have plagued his administration? How many members of his party have resigned from office or from cabinet positions? How many have been investigated for fraud? For using

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taxpayers’ monies for personal purposes?

How much money has the Harper government spent so far on the Lockheed Martin’s F-35? Why has he spent so much money on a single engine fighter plane which costs tens of millions more than other fighter planes that are already operational? All the major fighter planes in operation today have dual engines. Why choose one that has only one engine?

And this aircraft has been plagued by one problem after another. It has more problems than a dog has fleas. Even the Pentagon doesn’t want it because it doesn’t perform very well in Artic conditions. Duh! Do we have cold weather conditions in Canada?

“If it walks like a duck, if it sounds like a duck, and, if it looks like a duck, then it must be a duck”.

Therefore, Mr. Harper is Boss Tweed and his associates are Tammany Hall in disguise.

George E Thatcher Trochu

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No knockout punches MULCAIR, HARPER, TRUDEAU CONFOUND EXPECTATIONS IN CAMPAIGN’S FIRST DEBATE

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Whatever impressions Canadians might have had about Stephen Harper, Tom Mulcair and Justin Trudeau were thoroughly confounded Thursday in the first televised leaders’ debate of the 2015 election campaign.

Harper, the hyper-partisan of the House of Commons, was nowhere to be seen and neither was “Angry Tom” Mulcair, the chief inquisitor of question period.

Both leaders were mostly relaxed, poised and prime ministerial in their deliveries during the debate, hosted by Maclean’s magazine and moderated by political editor Paul Wells.

That was especially important for Harper, who faced a withering assault from the three other leaders on the key Conservative’s claim of solid economic stewardship.

Under questioning from Mulcair, Harper appeared to let slip a rare concession: that the country is indeed in the throes of a mild recession. But he deflected the blame, citing low oil prices as the cause.

The malaise runs deeper, Trudeau and Mulcair agreed, blaming Harper’s policies — particularly income splitting for families with children under 18.

The prime minister was frequently on the defensive, “clarifying” economic statistics flung at him by his opponents.

The experts seem to agree: no clear winner, no knockout punches.

But in terms of performance, it was perhaps Trudeau — admittedly he had the lowest bar to clear — who surprised the most, coming across as scrappy, eloquent and well-briefed.

In his closing remarks, he confronted Conservative attacks that frame him as “not ready” for the job of being PM, and even managed to draw blood from Mulcair over the NDP leader’s pledge of special status for Quebec.

“What I learned from my father is that to lead this country, you need to love this country,” Trudeau said.

“In order to know if someone is ready for this job, ask them what they want to do with this job, why they want it in the first place.”

His performance could end up surprising voters who might have been ready to switch to the NDP, said David Taras of Calgary’s Mount Royal University.

“People thought he would get blown away, and he was toe-to-toe with the others,” Taras said.

Aside from trying to redefine his image, Trudeau also tried to stick the pin back in some of the policy grenades threatening his electoral chances, such as Liberal support of the controversial anti-terror bill, C-51 — support he now says may have been “naive.”

Green party Leader Elizabeth May sounded solid on the environment and national security, but cemented her outsider image during her closing statement by urging voters to take a closer look.

“We’re not what you think,” she said. “We’re not a

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NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair speaks at a press conference in Toronto on Thursday. The experts seemed to agree: there was no clear winner, and no knockout punches were thrown in the first televised leaders’ debate of the 2015 election campaign. one-issue party.”

Taras’ assessment? “You know it’s over when they start talking like that.”

Blunting Mulcair’s recent surge in the polls was a primary objective for the Liberals, so Trudeau hammered away at the NDP leader’s support for the so-called Sherbrooke Declaration of 2005, which endorses the principle of recognizing a referendum victory by the sovereigntist Yes side even by a majority of just 50 per cent plus one.

“In doing so, he is actually disagreeing with the Supreme Court judgment that says one vote is not enough to break up the country,” said Trudeau, who was taunted by Mulcair to provide a percentage he would find acceptable.

“You want a number, Mr. Mulcair? I’ll give you a number. My number is nine,” Trudeau retorted.

“Nine Supreme Court justices said one vote is not enough to break up this country. Yet that is Mr. Mulcair’s position. He wants to be prime minister of this country and he’s choosing to side with the separat-

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Glen Price, 54, the owner of Your Medical Cannabis Headquarters, has been charged with a number of drug-related offences including possession and trafficking.

He was later released from custody and on Thursday issued a statement criticizing discrepancies in how medical marijuana is handled across Canada.

He says one city can have more than 100 dispensaries operating while other cities can’t even have one.

Winnipeg police have said it’s illegal to sell medical marijuana unless you are a licensed producer and have the proper documentation, saying otherwise it’s just selling street drugs.

Price had been warned his business would be closed because he was not properly licensed, but his supporters held a rally last month and he reopened the store in defiance of the police order.

ist movement in Quebec and not with the Supreme Court of Canada.”

Harper piled on and accused Mulcair of placating separatists.

Taras called it an extraordinary moment that seemed to catch the NDP leader off guard —even more so than the attacks he faced over his stand on the Energy East pipeline and the party’s plan for a $15 per hour federal minimum wage.

Mulcair tried to pick apart the Conservative economic record, reminding Harper that in the 2008 election, he denied the country had slid into recession when in fact it was on the verge of a profound economic crisis.

“He’s added $150 billion to Canada’s debt in the last 10 years,” Mulcair said. “Honestly, Mr. Harper, we cannot afford another four years of you.”

Trudeau and May went after the Conservative leader on the government’s gutting of environment regulations — something Harper described as “streamlining.”

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Montreal cabbie denied bail after allegedly hitting two men with his car MONTREAL — A Montreal cabbie who allegedly struck two men on purpose with his vehicle has been denied bail.

The Crown prosecutor in the case says the judge took into account in her ruling the need to protect society.

The charges against Nick Forlinano Gauthier, 32, include aggravated assault, criminal negligence and dangerous driving causing bodily harm.

He is expected to return to court Friday to have a date set for his next appearance.

The taxi driver allegedly struck the two men for failing to pay their fare as they got out of the cab on Monday.

An 18-year-old suffered head injuries, while a 20-year-old was also taken to hospital with less serious wounds.

Suspect in double murder arrested in Montreal Montreal police say they have released a man after his arrest in the deaths of two people during a brawl last weekend.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg teen has admitted to grabbing his toddler niece from a home, seriously injuring her and then stuffing her in an outdoor recycling bin during a drunken stupor on a frigid New Year’s Eve. The 17-year-old, who can’t be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, pleaded guilty Thursday to aggravated assault for the incident earlier this year.

Crown and defence lawyers recommended the teen be given the maximum youth sentence of two years custody and supervision.

He was given credit for six months of time already served, and will do another year behind bars followed by six months of community supervision.

The teen grabbed the 19-month-old child during the chaos of fighting at a New Year’s Eve party, went outside, tripping and falling twice, and landing hard on the baby both times.

The baby suffered critical injuries including a fractured skull and brain bleed, court was told.

The teen then put the baby inside a recycling bin behind a home and closed the lid. He returned to the house party, playing dumb when others, including his sister, began questioning where the child had gone. It was -31 C with the wind chill.

“He pretended to be concerned for the child (back at the party),” Crown attorney Lisa Carson said Thursday.

Fortunately, a man who had been kicked out of the party heard the baby’s cries. He was on his way back to the party with a machete, to get his revenge, but dropped the weapon, cradled the child and called for help.

“The child was in a great degree of trauma by the time she got to the hospital,” said Carson. “She came close to not surviving the incident.”

Police said the teen couldn’t explain why he did it, except to say he didn’t agree with the way his sister was parenting her.

“He said he was worried about the circumstances in which the child was living,” said Carson.

Seven months later, he still can’t explain his actions.

“He says he does a lot of crazy stuff when he’s intoxicated,” said Carson.

“This is a very troubled young man who’s going to need a lot of assistance.”

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A film documenting the historic reunion of the world’s two remaining airworthy Lancaster bombers will be screened for free at select theatres on Remembrance Day. ‘Reunion of Giants’ follows a 70-year-old Avro Lancaster bomber as it travels to the United Kingdom from the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton.

Gangs reap profits from fentanyl as deaths climb

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — The powerful opioid fentanyl, recently linked to an outbreak of overdose deaths in Western Canada, appears to be flowing along a well-worn drug trafficking route — killing some of its users in the same way tainted ecstasy did before.

Authorities theorize the potent painkiller is being imported from Asia to the West Coast, then moved to the black market in B.C. and Alberta by organized crime groups.

Policing has largely centred around public warnings and education campaigns to prevent overdoses, while investigations are at such an early stage that officers haven’t yet uncovered any pill manufacturing operations.

It’s a pattern reminiscent of early 2012, when investigators were probing the source of batches of ecstasy mixed with an unknown, lethal additive as deaths stacked up.

“I think there is something of a trade route, and it’s one we saw in place at the time of ecstasy-lacing,”

Experts weigh in on ‘sleepwalking’ suggestion

said Simon Fraser University criminologist Rob Gordon.

Over the past two weeks, police in Metro Vancouver have linked four overdose deaths to fentanyl. Authorities and health officials say that many using the drug don’t know what they’re taking.

Fentanyl produces a euphoric high and pain relief, while overdosing can cause blood pressure to plummet, slowed breathing, deep sleep, coma or death.

A couple in their early 30s died in their North Vancouver home on July 20, while a 17-year-old boy and 31-yearold man each died separately last weekend.

It’s believed the victims either thought they were taking OxyContin, or using illegal drugs spiked with the fentanyl, said Jane Buxton, at the B.C. Centre for Disease Control.

More than 500 people have died under similar circumstances across B.C. and Alberta since 2013, with a spike in the past year.

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TORONTO — A mother’s suggestion that her son, TV personality Chris Hyndman, plunged to his death while sleepwalking has shone a light on the dangers associated with the disorder.

Glenda Hyndman told the Toronto Star that she believed her son fell to his death while sleepwalking on the terrace of the downtown Toronto home he shared with his professional and personal partner Steven Sabados.

Sleep researchers say there have been documented cases in which sleepwalkers engage in very complex activities and wind up inflicting harm on themselves or others. However, they say those cases make up the extreme minority of the situations they encounter.

Hyndman, co-star of CBC fashion and design show Steven and Chris, was found lying in an alleyway just outside

of his home late on Monday evening.

Police have not identified a cause of death but have suggested that there is no criminal investigation underway.

Colleen Carney, director of the Sleep and Depression Laboratory at Ryerson University, said Hyndman’s death would be a tragic rarity if it was caused by a fatal sleepwalking accident.

“Injuries during sleepwalking tend to be mild, but there’s tremendous variability in sleepwalking and also the severity of it,” Carney said.

Somnanbulance is already an unusual disorder to encounter in adults.

Dr. Sat Sharma, medical director for Toronto’s Centre for Sleep and Chronobiology, said that less than one per cent of the adult population suffers from the condition that is most prevalent in childhood.

a manufacturing change that prevented OxyContin from being crushed for snorting or smoking, said a spokesman for Alberta’s ALERT integrated policing unit.

Mike Tucker said that opened a void that crime bosses began exploiting, by selling fentanyl as fake OxyContin or heroin — yet it’s up to 100 times more toxic than morphine.

Much of the supply is believed to originate from China and possibly Turkey as a cheap raw powder that gangs in Canada press into pills, he said. It lands on the streets in a form known as “fake 80s” or “greenies.”

The drug’s appearance is new enough that investigators are still digging to reach the root of distribution channels, said Tucker.

“I would guess that most of the fentanyl we’re seeing is coming from British Columbia, and that could be a stop on a shipping route or something,” said Tucker, noting ALERT seized 18,000 pills in 2014 compared with no seizures the year earlier.

“We still don’t know enough about the sources.”

BAYFIELD, N.S. — Another group of beached whales in Nova Scotia has been helped back out to sea, marking the second time this week that concerned residents joined together to save a stranded pod.

“They’re still in shallow-ish water, but we’re hoping that they will eventually sort of continue their way out,” said Tonya Wimmer, president of the Marine Animal Response Society.

The group joined Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the local fire department and residents Wednesday night after 14 pilot whales were beached off Bayfield, near the northern Nova Scotia community of Antigonish.

The rescuers pushed the whales back into the water, but the pod remained nearby and became stuck again shortly after 6 a.m. Thursday, Wimmer said.

“It was a bit of race against time, because the tide was actually just go-

ing out, and it’s an extremely shallow bay,” she said.

“Once the tide was out, they were really going to be high and dry.”

After about two hours of work the assembled crews were able to successfully refloat all 14 whales, including at least three that were significantly smaller than the others — probably young calves.

“The hard part ... is that this whole area is very well known in the summertime to be filled with pilot whales,” Wimmer said, adding that their feeding habits make them one of the whale species that get stranded with some regularity.

“This is the normal area for them to be. It’s normal for them to even be coastal,” she said. “But it’s a little strange to have had two mass strandings in the past two days.”

On Tuesday a group of 16 to 19 whales were stranded in a small cove near Judique in Cape Breton. Despite efforts by rescue crews, eight of those whales died.

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The wildest show in politics BOASTFUL BILLIONAIRE DONALD TRUMP TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT REPUBLICAN DEBATE

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS WASHINGTON — The first debate of the U.S. presidential election cycle was only a moment old and arguably wilder than anything that’s happened in any Canadian leaders’ debate, ever — let alone Thursday’s.

That’s because Canadian politics doesn’t have anybody like Donald Trump.

As the Canadian debate entered halftime, Republican presidential candidates hit the stage with the swirly haired political hurricane smack in the middle, settling at the prized centre-podium reserved for the primary poll-leader.

Within mere minutes Trump had threatened to run against his own party; insulted actress Rosie O’Donnell; and accused the moderator of being biased against him.

Boos rained down on the boastful billionaire as he refused to promise he wouldn’t run against Republicans should they nominate someone else.

The moderator had asked the 10 participants to raise their hand if they wouldn’t swear off a run against Republicans. Only one hand shot up — Trump’s.

The incredulous moderator cut in: This is a Republican party event, he asked Trump, and you’re saying you’d be willing to run against this party, split the right-wing vote, and guarantee a Democratic win?

Yup, Trump replied.

“I fully understand,” Trump elaborated, to groans from the crowd.

“I cannot say. I have to respect the person if it’s not me... If I do win, and I’m leading by quite a bit, that’s what I want to do... If I’m the nominee, I will not run as an independent.”

That prompted Sen. Rand Paul to interject: “He buys and sells politicians of all stripes. He’s already hedging his bets on the Clintons... because he’s used to buying politicians.”

Another moderator then asked why Trump’s candour — while sometimes refreshing — includes a mean streak in which he’s publicly referred to women as fat pigs, dogs, slobs and disgusting animals.

Trump interjected: “Only Rosie O’Donnell.” He went on to express pride in eschewing political correctness, which drew some cheers from the Cleveland crowd. Trump also scolded the co-moderator, Megyn Kelly, for being unfair to him. She’d noted his insults extended far beyond O’Donnell.

Such jaw-dropping moments might explain why the fascination with Trump stretches across international boundaries. He’s not only creating waves in

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump answers a question during the first Republican presidential debate at the Quicken Loans Arena Thursday in Cleveland. the U.S., he’s also crushing Canada’s party leaders when it comes to Google searches.

According to Canadian Google searches in the past 30 days, Trump got nearly the same number of searches as Stephen Harper, Justin Trudeau and Thomas Mulcair combined.

Figures provided by Google shown that among searches for the Canadian leaders and for the Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton, Trump got 42 per cent; Harper got 27; Trudeau got 17; Clinton got nine; and, despite his NDP leading recent polls, Mulcair had only five per cent.

Trump squeezed in a Canada reference Thursday.

He was asked about his past support for singlepayer medicine and replied: “It works in Canada. It works incredibly well in Scotland. It could’ve worked (here) in a different age.” He called the U.S. health system corrupted by insurance companies, and said he now favours breaking barriers between state exchanges to allow nationwide competition.

When Paul attacked him again, accusing him of still favouring socialized medicine, Trump replied: “I don’t think you heard me — you’re having a hard time tonight.”

The American political world had speculated that

the fascination with the outlandish mogul could lead to record ratings for Thursday’s Fox News debate, which started an hour after the Canadian leaders debate.

Trump even became an issue in a debate he wasn’t part of Thursday. The topic of his candidacy came up in the so-called kiddie-table debate, consisting of candidates who didn’t make the Top 10 for the prime-time show.

Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Caryl Fiorina, whom Fox pundits later unanimously deemed as the most impressive participant, said Trump had managed to connect with a grumpy American public.

“I think he’s tapped into an anger that people feel.

They’re sick of politics as usual,” she said.

But she also took a little shot at him — for flipflopping on some issues where he once held liberal positions, like his one-time support for abortion and single-payer, Canadian-style health care.

She noted that he’d also donated to both Clintons’ campaigns.

Republicans have started to challenge Trump’s conservative credentials. Because those who tried a previous line of attack — calling him an ill-informed buffoon — saw it backfire.

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ROME — Desperate choices faced a Palestinian family who were tossed off a capsizing boat full of migrants into the Mediterranean Sea, with just one life jacket.

The father’s heroic effort to save his wife and their toddler was among the most dramatic stories to emerge from two days of disasters for migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean.

The father gave his life jacket to his wife, who couldn’t swim, then dived below the surface to grab their toddler daughter as she sank.

Officials said the family was among 373 people who were saved after a fishing boat loaded with hundreds of migrants overturned on Wednesday, though 25 bodies were also recovered.

On Thursday, 381 people were saved by the Italian coast guard before their boat sank off the Libyan coast. In another rescue, the Italian navy plucked to safety 101 people who were crowded aboard a rubber dinghy in danger of sinking.

On Thursday, smugglers took advantage of calm seas to send out a flotilla of boats, pushing the number of migrants needing rescue past 1,000 for the day. Among the boats were two small vessels which reached the Sardinian coast, including near the tourist and fishing island of Sant’Antioco.

Video made aboard the ship Dignity1 and released by Doctors Without Borders showed the family recovering from their ordeal. The mother kissed the hand of her daughter Azeel, a little more than a year old. The father, Mohammed, sat next to them.

“They all went into the water, with only one life jacket,” said Juan Matias Gil, a Doctors Without Borders search and rescue operations field co-ordinator.

“So this life jacket was with the father, who gave the life jacket to his wife, because she didn’t know how to swim. After that he saw that the baby was getting deep in the water” and in danger of drowning.

“After he came out with the baby, they were seen, they were rescued and they were brought aboard” Dignity1, Gil said.

Military vessels and aircraft from a multi-nation operation were searching waters off Libya on Thursday for any more survivors from Wednesday’s incident. Warm, calm seas inspired hope of finding more survivors, but none had been found by evening.

In a separate rescue Thursday morning, all 381 people aboard a fishing boat in difficulty off the Libyan coast were taken aboard the Italian coast guard vessel Fiorillo, the coast guard said. Shortly after the Fiorillo set sail to bring the survivors to Italian shores, the fishing boat sank, the coast guard said.

Military officials from Ireland, whose navy vessel the Le Niamh was among the vessels on the scene Wednesday, said they were given an initial estimate of 600 migrants aboard the smugglers’ boat. If that estimate holds, as many as 200 migrants might have drowned.

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WORLD Disturbed homeless man killed at theatre Truck bomb in Kabul kills 8 people, wounds nearly 200 KABUL — A bomb hidden in a truck exploded in the centre of the Afghan capital, killing eight people and wounding another 198, police and hospital officials said Friday.

Police chief Abdul Rahman Rahimi said the pre-dawn blast was near a Defence Ministry compound, but that all of the victims were civilians, including women and children.

Kabul city hospital director Kabir Amiri said 198 people were wounded and all were civilians.

Rahimi said the target of the blast, which blew out windows in nearby homes, was not known.

Police do not allow trucks to enter in Kabul during the daytime, but they can enter from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.

The blast comes after the United Nations said Wednesday that a growing number of women and children are getting hurt or killed in Afghanistan’s war against the Taliban and other insurgents.

The total number of casualties in the almost 14-year conflict was up 1 per cent in the first half of this year, compared to the same period last year, a new U.N. report said. However, the number of women casualties rose by 23 per cent and children 13 per cent.

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NASHVILLE — What initially appeared to be another mass shooting at a movie theatre ended up being an attack by a disturbed homeless man who wasn’t armed with a real gun and was eventually shot and killed by police.

Vincente David Montano, 29, bought a ticket for “Mad Max: Fury Road” at a theatre in a middle-class community in southern Nashville on Wednesday and entered with pepper spray, an airsoft pellet gun and an axe, Police Spokesman Don Aaron said.

Some of the theatregoers in the audience ran outside and alerted officers, police said in a news release issued late Wednesday.

Police said Montano pointed his pellet gun at the first officer to arrive and pulled the trigger, prompting the officer to fire one round from his patrol rifle in self-defence.

The officer then backed out of the theatre while keeping Montano contained inside as Special Weapons and Tactics officers responded.

At that point, Montano began to use the pepper spray, and officers said they encountered a cloud of it as they entered.

Montano fired his pellet gun again and four SWAT members fired back, police said.

Montano attempted to flee out the rear door of the theatre and as he emerged with axe in hand and started toward officers, five of them opened fire, police said. Montano was struck and killed.

Only Montano was killed. One man was cut on the shoulder, evidently by the axe Montano carried. That man, his wife and their daughter were treated for pepper spray, Aaron said.

Aaron said police had not uncovered a motive, but he said Montano had been committed for psychiatric treatment at least four times, twice in 2004 and twice in 2007.

It wasn’t immediately clear why he had been committed or if that commitment was involuntary.

Islamic State affiliate claims responsibility for mosque bombing RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — An allegedly Islamic State affiliate in Saudi Arabia claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing at a mosque inside a police compound in the country’s southwest that killed at least 15 people.

It was the deadliest attack against Saudi security personnel in years and one that is likely to pull the kingdom deeper into the regional war with IS extremists.

The blast took place in an Interior Ministry compound in the city of Abha, the provincial capital of Asir, which lies along the border with war-torn Yemen.

The troops killed were members of an elite counter-terrorism force.

The attack was stunning in its timing and target, coming just weeks after the Saudi Interior Ministry announced the arrest of more than 400 suspects in an anti-terrorism sweep. In April, they announced the arrest of more than 90 suspects.

“This individual has had significant psychiatric or psychological issues,” Aaron said.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, police reports from 2004 show Montano’s long history of mental problems, with his mother telling officers in one case that he heard voices telling him to do things.

Two days before the theatre attack, Pruett contacted Murfreesboro police and said Montano was missing. She told police that her son was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in April 2006, according to the missing person report.

Pruett told police she hadn’t seen her son since March 2013. She brought to

Murfreesboro police a copy of a Tennessee identification card for Montano that listed an address for Nashville Rescue Mission, a homeless shelter. The report lists his address as “homeless” and says he “has a hard time taking care of himself.”

Attempts to reach Pruett have been unsuccessful.

Nashville police say Montano had been committed at least three times while living in Murfreesboro; that he was reported to have lived in a number of states over the years, including Texas, Missouri, Alabama, Illinois, and Florida; and that he was most recently believed to be homeless.

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Upbeat and clearly relishing the pomp-filled occasion, el-Sissi nevertheless conceded that the $8.5 billion project will not bring a quick economic windfall to a country roiled by violence and unrest since 2011. Its completion, he said, was but the first of a 1,000-step journey Egyptians must take toward economic recovery.

“Egyptians have made a huge effort so as to give humanity this gift for development and construction,” el-Sissi said, his words interrupted at times by the horns of container ships using the new extension — a sound that brought a smile to his face and cheers from those in attendance.

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Blue Jays rout Twins, complete sweep

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Blue Jays 9 Twins 3 TORONTO — With an uncanny combination of power and speed, the Toronto Blue Jays finished off a four-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins and are streaking into Yankee Stadium as the hottest team in baseball.

Five players drove in runs Thursday at Rogers Centre as the Blue Jays blew out the Twins 9-3 to extend their winning streak to five going into a crucial weekend series at the American League East-leading New York Yankees. Toronto has won eight of its past nine games and is now 4 ½ games back of the division lead.

“You’ve got that feel every day when you come to the field, ’Who’s next?”’ winning pitcher Mark Buehrle said. “No matter if it’s a rookie pitching or a guy that’s been around for a while, you’ve got that feel of, ’Who’s butt are we going to kick today?”’

Edwin Encarnacion drove in four runs on two doubles and his 21st home run of the season. When Minnesota intentionally walked him in the fifth inning, catcher Dioner Navarro knocked in two more.

Seven batters either drove in or scored a run, more evidence that almost no holes exist in what has quickly become the most feared lineup around the league. Twins outfielder Torii Hunter thinks the Blue Jays can make a lot of opponents look bad.

“There aren’t too many teams going to beat that team over there,” Hunter said. “The way they hit the ball is just unbelievable. When they hit the ball, it sounds like car crashes. They’re one of the best teams in baseball, offensively.”

Even Toronto’s No. 9 hitter Ben Revere got into the action in the series finale, going 3 for 4 with three runs scored. The speedy left fielder advanced to third base on a bunt single and a throwing error and provided the kind of multidimensional threat that’s invaluable in a playoff race.

The Blue Jays were also lights out defensively.

Kevin Pillar made a highlight-reel, full-extension diving catch in centre field in the eighth inning that was worthy of a standing ovation from the crowd of 34,847 and his teammates in the home dugout.

“That was one of those times where I kind of felt like I had a little bit of intuition with the guy on the mound, with the hitter, I kind of felt like I knew where the ball was going to go before it did,” Pillar said. “I just had a good jump, and I’m out there to win games in whatever way possible.”

On the mound, Buehrle allowed three runs on five hits in seven innings, even though he called it a “bad day.” Pitching with so much run support, Buehrle

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Toronto Blue Jays’ Jose Bautista hits a double against the Minnesota Twins during fifth inning AL baseball action in Toronto on Thursday. didn’t have to worry about giving up a two-run home run to Trevor Plouffe or a solo shot to Aaron Hicks.

Buehrle was never in real trouble, and neither were the Blue Jays (58-52), who further solidified their hold on an AL wild-card spot while dealing another blow to the free-falling Twins (53-53). Minnesota held that wild-card spot when the series started Monday.

“We got demolished these four games,” Hunter said. “We got crushed.”

The high-scoring Blue Jays took their offence to another level on Wednesday and Thursday, scoring

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back-to-back nine-run games for the first time all season.

Routing the Twins, though, was just a warm-up act for the Blue Jays, who have their sights set on first place in the AL East.

That quest takes centre stage beginning Friday in the Bronx.

Manager John Gibbons hopes his team’s momentum carries into Yankee Stadium.

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High level cricket coming to Red Deer

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF Googly and sticky wicket may be fun to say, but they’re also important terminology for the upcoming Red Deer Cup cricket tournament.

It’s the second time Red Deer has hosted this cricket tournament. The burgeoning local cricket community boasts about 30 to 40 people, according to Richard Asghar, president of the Central Alberta Cricket Association.

“It’s going to be very high level cricket here,” said Asghar. “It’s growing very much, we had one team last year and this year we have two. Next year we’re expecting a third.”

The term googly refers to a ball that spins in to right handed batsmen and away from left handed batsmen, while a sticky wicket refers to a muddy or damp cricket pitch.

Four teams from around Alberta will compete, including Red Deer, as teams from Calgary, Edmonton and Fort McMurray are all scheduled to attend.

Asghar said though they have played Calgary and Edmonton before, this will be the first time they have played the Fort McMurray team.

“We’ve had a few games with Calgary and Edmonton in the past, we know some of their players,” said Asghar. “But Fort Mac will be our first battle with them.”

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B.C. Lions David Menard tries to tackle Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Matt Nichols during the first quarter of CFL football action in Vancouver, B.C., on Thursday. Travis Lulay threw a 31-yard touchdown to Andrew Harris with 1:11 left in the fourth quarter Thursday as the B.C. Lions stormed back to beat the Edmonton Eskimos 26-23. Down five late, Lulay lobbed a pass up to Harris out of the backfield to give the Lions their first lead since early in the second quarter. The veteran quarterback then found Shawn Gore for a two-point conversion to give B.C. (3-3) a threepoint edge.

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Gold-medal winners have lessons to teach younger players WORLD JUNIORS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS As Connor McDavid and Max Domi make the leap to the NHL, Hockey Canada’s world junior summer camp features just five players who won gold last winter in Toronto.

Defenceman Joe Hicketts and forwards Lawson Crouse, Robby Fabbri, Brayden Point and Jake Virtanen share a bond from winning on home ice. Their focus is now on how they spin that forward to pull together a brand new group.

At this camp, they’ve fielded questions from the 30-plus newcomers about what it was like to win.

“The biggest thing that they can share is the experience and what it entailed, how hard it was but how rewarding it was,” coach Dave Lowry said by phone last week. “For the players that haven’t experienced it yet, our expectation is the guys that have gone through the process and won, they share their knowledge.”

The knowledge is something the five returnees are taking to heart as they welcome being part of Lowry’s leadership group for the world juniors.

Point, Hicketts, Fabbri and Crouse were among the alternate captains for exhibition games this week, which is what they hoped for and expected.

“Putting those letters on some of the more experienced guys, even if they weren’t captains on their club team, I think they want to start to establish that

leadership core for the December camp and pushing into the tournament,” Hicketts said by phone Wednesday.

Leadership for the returning gold-medal winners means more than just wearing a letter. And each player has a lesson to impart now and in the coming months.

For Hicketts, it’s making the team at long odds after he went undrafted and was not invited to summer camp a year ago. The undersized defenceman earned a contract from the Detroit Red Wings at their development camp and impressed Hockey Canada enough that by December he seemed like a lock for the world juniors.

A lot of players have asked Hicketts about his journey.

“If you would’ve asked me at this time last year, I would’ve said there’s no chance of making the world juniors,” Hicketts said. “I’ve been telling guys: ’Go back and work your butt off. Everyone’s watching every game and you’ve got to play with every attitude that there’s going to be someone — whether it’s an NHL team, European team or from Hockey Canada — watching that game or know someone that’s at the game.”’

For Crouse and Virtanen, it’s about accepting smaller roles than they were accustomed to in order to make an impact for Canada. First-round picks and big point producers, they were relegated to specialized bottom-six spots in Montreal and Toronto.

“It was easy: I was put into that role for a reason and that was to help win a gold medal,” Crouse said.

“We went and did that. I was very happy at the end of the day. Any role you play on Team Canada, it’s an

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Canada wraps up U20 development camp with win over Czech Republic CALGARY — Dylan Strome and Nick Merkley each scored twice as Canada beat the Czech Republic 6-2 on Thursday at the under-20 national team development camp.

It was the final game of a four-game exhibition series between the Canadians, Russia and the Czech Republic.

Brayden Point and Olivier LeBlanc added the others for Canada. Jakub Zboril and Jiri Cernoch found the back of the net for the Czech Republic in the third period.

Mackenzie Blackwood started in net for Canada and stopped all 13 shots he faced. Samuel Montembeault played 29:43 of relief, turning aside 7-of-9 shots.

Karel Vejmelka kicked out 32 shots in goal for the Czech Republic.

The Canadians went 1 for 3 on the power play while the Czech Republic failed to score on one opportunity. Canada beat Russia 4-1 on Monday, the Czech Republic 7-1 on Tuesday, before a 3-2 shootout loss to the Russians on Wednesday.

Haydn Fleury, Conner Bleackley both participated in the camp, as did Brandon Hickey, whose rights the Rebels acquired on Wednesday.

amazing feeling.”

For Fabbri, it’s about dealing with adversity.

The St. Louis Blues prospect suffered a high-ankle sprain in the quarter-finals and had to watch as his teammates finished the job to win gold.

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Canada fielding largest-ever Parapan Am squad

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TORONTO 2015

TORONTO — Elisabeth WalkerYoung watched from her Vancouver home as Canadian athletes shone in front of a jam-packed crowds at the Pan American Games earlier this month.

Now it’s time for her team to do its part.

Canada is gunning for a top-three spot in the medals table at the Parapan Am Games, which open Friday, and like its Canadian Pan Am predecessor, is fielding its biggest team ever — 216 athletes.

“Seeing their performances, and seeing them wear the red and white with pride, our athletes always build off of that,” said Walker-Young.

“Watching them and seeing Curt (Harnett, Canada’s chef de mission for Pan Ams) lead the team, I don’t know how we couldn’t come in and be proud.”

The four-time Paralympian in swimming is Canada’s chef de mission for a Parapan Am squad that is looking to get back to a lofty spot it once occupied among the world’s best.

At the Parapan Ams four years ago in Guadalajara, Mexico, Canada finished eighth in gold medals, and

fifth in overall medals.

Brazil dominated the Games, winning 197 total medals — 81 gold, 61 silver, and 55 bronze — and a year out from hosting the Rio Paralympics, will be a force to contend with in Toronto.

The United States won 132 medals (51-47-34) in Mexico, while the host country finished with 165 (50-60-55).

Canada brought home 63 medals from Guadalajara — 13 gold, 22 silver and 28 bronze.

“We used to be leaders in the Paralympic nations, the Canadian Paralympic goal is to become leaders once again in the Paralympic movement,” Walker-Young said.

Boccia player Marco Dispaltro will carry Canada’s flag into the opening ceremonies Friday at the new athletics stadium at York University.

Walker-Young, who won three gold, a silver and two bronze medals over the course of a career that spanned the 1992 Barcelona Paralympics to the 2004 Athens Games, said her heart rate “went up about a hundred beats per minute,” when asked about marching out with the Canadian team.

“Having been an athlete, I remember walking in at opening

ceremonies when I was a 15-year-old,” she said. “So right now it’s excitement, it’s a little bit of nerves. While I hung up my competition suit 10 years ago, my nerves are now for the athletes and I know how much they give up, I know how much they put in, so it’s a mishmash of all kinds of emotions.

“But I’m proud of the team we put together to lead, and I’m proud of the athletes, and I can’t wait to see how they perform.

“I hope they all reach their goals, and if they don’t, I’ll be there to talk them through it. But right now, it’s excitement and a little bit of nerves, for me.”

Walker-Young marvelled at the crowds that showed up for the Pan Am Games, despite fears that Toronto would never embrace the event. She hopes fans will show the same support for the country’s para-athletes.

“I hope so, because it’s the same, it’s sport. If people loved (the Pan Ams), they’ll love this. It’s incredible,” she said.

“I’m really hoping they do. Even if you don’t know about a sport, or the specific rules, it’s easy to catch on, and it’s crash, bang, blood, sweat, tears, and successes and failures. If you love sport, you’ll love this.”

These are the largest Parapan Am

Games in history, with 1,600 athletes from North, Central and South America participating.

Canada will be strong, WalkerYoung said, in what she called the country’s legacy sports: men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby.

Fifteen sports will be contested: archery, athletics, boccia, cycling, fivea-side football, seven-a-side football, goalball, judo, powerlifting, sitting volleyball, swimming, table tennis, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby and wheelchair tennis.

All are qualifiers for next summer’s Paralympics.

“There’s a lot at stake,” said Catherine Gosselin-Depres, the Canadian Paralympic Committee’s executive director of sport.

“For the first time the Parapan Ams are direct qualifiers in every sport for the upcoming Paralympic Games in Rio. In many cases, you will have to win here just to get to Brazil.”

At the Pan Ams that wrapped up almost two weeks ago, Canada finished second in medals, with 217 — 78 gold, 69 silver, and 70 bronze.

Blackhawks following developments of police investigation involving Patrick Kane

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BUFFALO, N.Y. — The NHL says it is “following developments” of a police investigation involving Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane.

The Blackhawks said they are in the process of gathering information and declined further comment. The Buffalo News first reported the investigation Thursday.

Neighbors of Kane, who lives in Hamburg, New York, in the off-season, told the Chicago Tribune that police arrived at his lakefront property Sunday night and that several plainclothes officers entered his house using flashlights. At least one wore gloves and was seen taking pictures out front.

Hamburg Police Chief Gregory Wickett would not describe the nature of the investigation or confirm one exists.

“If and when an arrest is made, we will provide the information,” he said.

Kane’s agent, Pat Brisson, issued a statement that first referred to the Blackhawks release, noting the team is gathering information and reviewing reports. Brisson then added: “It would not be appropriate to provide further comment at this time.”

The investigation comes after Chicago’s third Stanley Cup in six seasons.

Kane has been lauded in recent years for his growth after several off-the-ice incidents earlier in his career.

Kane was scheduled to bring the Stanley Cup to Buffalo this weekend, but it’s unclear whether that will happen. Kane was playing at an MVP-calibre level last season before breaking his collarbone in February. But he returned in time for the playoffs, helping the Blackhawks win their third Cup in

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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane celebrates after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final series in Chicago on June 15, 2015. The NHL says it is “following developments” of a police investigation involving Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane, Thursday. six seasons and his third since joining the team in 2007 after being selected

by Chicago as the No. 1 overall in the NHL draft. Kane, who turns 27 in November, helped Chicago return to the playoffs during the 2008-09 season after a five-year drought. They lost in the conference finals to Detroit, but bounced back the next season to beat Philadelphia in six games in the Stanley Cup finals. The Blackhawks won it all again in 2013, with Kane earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. A member of the 2010 and ’14 U.S. Olympic hockey teams, Kane has raised eyebrows with some of his office behaviour. He was arrested after

an altercation with a cab driver in Buffalo in the summer of 2009. A few years later, photos posted on the Internet showed him partying in Madison, Wisconsin. In an interview with The Associated Press before last year’s Sochi Games, Kane said there were things he now knew that he didn’t a few years earlier.

“How to work harder in the summer or take better care of yourself as far as eating and different things like that,” Kane said. “Picking the right times to have fun with the guys and to make sure that when you’re doing it, you’re doing it right, and you’re careful about the way you’re going about it.”

like to go in there and try to win the series.”

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CRICKET: Potential JAYS: Keep doing what they’re doing “It’s always been a tough place for us to play,” Gibbons said. “They’re the front-runners in the division. They’re having a hell of a year, too. ... We’ve got to pitch well, give our offence a chance and play good defence.”

Basically, Toronto needs to keep doing what they’ve been doing since the all-star break. Starting pitchers have allowed three or fewer runs in 11 straight games, and in that time the Jays have scored 49 runs.

“We are very confident, no doubt about that,” Gibbons said. “We’re feeling really good right now, we continue to swing the bats well, we’ve done that all year. ... We’re playing good right now.”

Six of the Blue Jays’ next nine games and 13 of their final 52 games are against New York, which beat the Boston Red Sox Thursday night.

“We’ve got a big series coming up, that’s not a secret, I don’t think it makes or breaks our season,” Buehrle said. “We’ve got a lot of games left, but it is a big series at this time and we’d

Last year they had one team, but this year they have two teams one in division 2 and one in division 3 and have the potential to field three teams next year.

They regularly play against Edmonton teams on Saturdays and Sundays, depending on the tier of their team.

The tournament takes place on Aug. 15 and 16, with the opening ceremonies starting at 9:30 a.m. and the first game starts at about 10 a.m.

Asghar said games typically last about three hours.

The games occur at the G.H. Dawe Community Centre on the east side of the grounds where there was once a baseball and soccer pitch.

“The city helped us out,” said Asghar. “It’s been a long process.”

Asghar hopes people will come watch a game or two, and join in the festivities and maybe learn a little more about cricket. The tournament is free to attend.

“I’d like Red Deer to come out and support it’s community’s team,” said Asghar. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

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Pasula finishes tied for 35th VAUDREUIL-DORION, Que — Red Deer’s Brett Pasula finished in a tie for 35th at the Canadian Junior Men’s Golf Championship Thursday.

Pasula finished the 72-hole event with a 306 total following a final round 80. His previous rounds were 72-80-74.

Andrew Harrison of Camrose had a final round 81 and came in tied for 23rd at 304.

Charles-Eric Belanger of Quebec defeated Maxwell Sear of Unionville.

Ont., in a playoff. The pair finished at 288 after Belanger had a final round 71, one stroke better than Sear.

Point is already leading by example, as he had two goals and three assists Tuesday against the Czech Republic.

The biggest thing Hicketts, Crouse, Fabbri, Point and Virtanen can tell their potential teammates is to be ready to adjust on the fly.

“The coaches are stressing that you have to be a very adaptable player,” Crouse said. “You’re not always going to play the same situations as you are on your club teams. They’re looking for adaptable players that can adjust real easy.”

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“That’s the way it goes sometimes,” Fabbri said. “It’s tough mentally. ...

You just have to take it in a positive way and just move forward.”

For Point, it’s about seizing opportunity. Fabbri’s injury opened a prime spot for the Tampa Bay Lightning prospect who appeared to be a long shot to make the team at the start of camp.

It comes as no surprise to see the two-time defending champion Red Deer Riggers and Sherwood Park A’s in the Sunburst Baseball League and provincial senior AAA championship.

The best-of-five final begins Sunday at 6 p.m. at Great Chief Park with the second game Monday in Sherwood Park.

The third game goes Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Great Chief with the fourth and fifth games, if necessary, Thursday in Sherwood Park and Friday at Great Chief.

The Riggers reached the final with a 5-2 win over the Edmonton Confederation Park Cubs Wednesday, giving them a 2-0 sweep in the best-of-three semifinal. Dustin Northcott tossed eight strong innings with Josh Edwards working the ninth for the save. The Riggers scored four times in the top of the eighth to take control of the game.

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Ottawa Redblacks’ kicker Delbert Alvarado is hoisted up by his teammates after kicking the game winning field goal in overtime against the Calgary Stampeders during CFL football action in Ottawa on Friday, July 24, 2015.

Redblacks come off bye week looking for second win over Alouettes

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks aren’t worried about being rusty coming off a bye week, especially with the chance to clinch a season series with a division rival at stake.

The Redblacks look for their second win of the season over Montreal when they host the Alouettes on Friday night in front of a sold-out crowd at TD Place. A win would ensure the Redblacks have the tie-breaker should the teams wind up with the same record at the end of the season.

“You want to play every game with the same intensity, but there’s no denying there’s a little more adrenalin when you’re playing a rival,” said DB Antoine Pruneau. “Everyone seems ready to go and the focus is there. I think it helped that we came back a day early and had time to get a couple days of practice in before focusing on Montreal.”

The Redblacks (3-2) defeated the Alouettes (2-3) 20-16 in the season opener. The Alouettes are a different team from Week 1, but the Redblacks say they too have made huge strides and are playing with a lot more confidence.

“Their offence is a little different from last time we played them and I know our defence is going to be prepared for them,” said Redblacks receiver Brad Sinopoli.

“Ideally we want to start early. Most of our games we’ve had a slow start and had to come from behind and claw our way back to get into it. Being at home we want to get the fans on our side and hopefully score a quick one and go from there.”

Ottawa knows it will need to find a way to contain Montreal QB Rakeem Cato if they hope to stop the Alouettes offence. Cato has been impressive in his four starts, going 2-2 finding im-

mediate chemistry with his receiving core.

“He’s a good thrower and he reads stuff well,” said Ottawa coach Rick Campbell. “He has the ability that if the play breaks down he can scramble so we need to be smart in our passrush lanes and try and keep him in the pocket so he doesn’t run around and do damage with his feet.”

In Ottawa’s last game, a 29-26 home win over Calgary in Week 5, the Redblacks scored in the first quarter for the first time this season on a touchdown with 19 seconds remaining. The Redblacks have yet to lead a game at the end of the first quarter, but have managed to split the four games in which they trailed after the first 15 minutes.

“There’s no denying a lot of our wins have been comeback wins and that’s exciting, at least for the fans,” said Pruneau. “I think what’s important to notice is that we don’t panic as a team if we get down. We have confidence in one another and we just stick to the game plan.”

Chris Milo will make his Redblacks debut Friday night. The 28-year-old Canadian kicker was brought in to replace Delbert Alvarado, who struggled in Ottawa’s last game missing a field goal and a conversion. Milo’s CFL experience should be an asset for the Redblacks.

Notes: WR Chris Williams will miss Friday’s game due to a nagging lower leg injury and will be replaced

by Khalil Paden. He isn’t expected to miss any significant amount of time.

RB Chevon Walker returns to the lineup after missing the last game with a minor injury. DL Marlon Smith will replace the recently released Delbert Alvarado, Chris Milo will replace Vincent Desloges, DL Andrew Marshall will replace Kalonji Kashama and John Boyett will replace Jerrell Gavins.

MONTREAL — Lennox Lewis wants to revive pro boxing in Canada.

The former undisputed world heavyweight champion is the frontman and one of a group of promoters that hopes to take a sport that has faded everywhere in the country expect Quebec and put it back in the national consciousness.

“Montreal has carried the flag for the rest of Canada,” Lewis said Thursday. “Now I’m coming on board because I want the rest of Canada to come on board.

“I want to give an opportunity to young kids to box as professionals.”

It will start with a fight card Sept.

11 at the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto featuring Adonis Stevenson’s sixth defence of his World Boxing Council light heavyweight title against unheralded American Tommy Karpency. The card is tagged “KO in TO.” Montreal’s top promoter Yvon Michel will team up with Global Legacy Boxing, headed by Lewis and Toronto businessman Les Woods, and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment to put on the show. It will be part of fight manager Al Haymon’s Premier Boxing Champions series on U.S. television.

It is the first world title fight in Toronto since Aaron Pryor defended his light welterweight belt against Nick Furlano in June 1984.

If all goes well, there are plans for more fight cards in Toronto, perhaps at the Air Canada Centre, as well as shows in other Canadian cities including Vancouver and Calgary.

“It’s important that the rest of Canada realizes that boxing is available to them, that they don’t have to take a plane to Vegas, that they can be in driving distance of a great fight,” said Lewis.

The 49-year-old Lewis left for Britain to turn pro after winning gold for Canada at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul because there were few opportunities to make a boxing career in this country. Lewis was born in London but moved to Kitchener, Ont., when he was 12 and fought as an amateur for Canada. The six-foot-five Lewis went on to become a three-time heavyweight champ before he retired in 2004 with a

‘MONTREAL HAS CARRIED THE FLAG FOR THE REST OF CANADA. NOW I’M COMING ON BOARD BECAUSE I WANT THE REST OF CANADA TO COME ON BOARD.’ — LENNOX LEWIS

41-2-1 record. Canadian boxing was in the doldrums in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Even Montreal’s Arturo Gatti headed to the United States to turn pro in 1991. Michel said it takes committed promoters with the right financial backing to build up fighters in each market. He started in the 1990s with a pair of promising middleweights, Stephane Ouellet and Eric Lucas.

“It took me seven years before bringing a world championship here,” said Michel. “Since then we’ve done more than 30 world championship fights.

“Eleven fighters from Quebec won a world title since then. It takes someone dedicated and it takes finding the resources.”

He said it should be easier to build in Toronto, where a powerful sports company like Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment is involved in the promotion and where they have an ideal ambassador for the sport in Lewis.

“I think we have the right match, the right television series and the right people,” said Michel. “I’ll be very surprised if it’s not a success.”

Stevenson (26-1, 21 knockouts), a devastating knockout puncher, will be the clear favourite over fellow southpaw Karpency (25-4-1), although it will draw criticism for defending his title against B-level opponents.

“He was the best available boxer who would agree to fight Adonis,” said Michel.

Premier Boxing has promising welterweight Errol Spence (17-0) in the co-feature against an as-yet undetermined opponent. And there is also a Canadian heavyweight title bout between 51-year-old Dononvan (Razor) Ruddock, an old Lewis victim who recently came out of retirement, against Dillon Carmen of Mississauga, Ont.

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Sunday

● Junior baseball: Western Canadian AAA championships, Innisfail. ● Sunburst Baseball League final Sherwood Park Athletic vs Red Deer Riggers. Great Chief Park.

6 p.m.

Transactions BASEBALL American League TEXAS RANGERS — Recalled RHPs Anthony Bass and Luke Jackson from Round Rock (PCL).

Optioned LHP Alex Claudio and RHP Phil Klein to Round Rock.

National League SAN DIEGO PADRES — Placed OF Will Venable on the paternity leave list. Recalled OF Alex Dickerson from El Paso (PCL).

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Recalled RHP Blake Treinen from Syracuse (IL). Optioned RHP Aaron Barrett to Syracuse.

Eastern League TRENTON THUNDER — Announced LHP Eric Wooten was transferred to the team from Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre (IL) and OF Rico Noel was transferred to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

American Association GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS — Signed RHP Ryan Quigley.

JOPLIN BLASTERS — Signed LHP Gabe Garcia and RHP Reyes Dorado. Released OF Yasser Gomez and RHP Jake Meiers.

KANSAS CITY T-BONES — Signed INF Starlin Rodriguez, OF Kyle Robinson and RHP Dustin Loggins LINCOLN SALTDOGS — Signed OF Tucker White WICHITA WINGNUTS — Sold the contract of RHP Omar Bencomo to Minnesota (AL).

Can-Am League OTTAWA CHAMPIONS — Signed INF Nick Giarraputo.

Frontier League FRONTIER GREYS — Sold the contract of RHP Nick Anderson to Minnesota (AL).

WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS — Released RHP Jacob Ezell.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association DALLAS MAVERICKS — Signed C Samuel Dalembert. Re-signed F Charlie Villanueva.

NEW YORK KNICKS — Signed F-C Kevin Seraphin.

FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Waived/injured G John Fullington. Released TE Ted Bolser.

BUFFALO BILLS — Signed RB Bronson Hill.

Released DE Erik Williams.

DENVER BRONCOS — Signed NT Sione Fua. Waived P Karl Schmitz.

DETROIT LIONS — Re-signed LB DeAndre Levy to a four-year contract.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Claimed CB Tevin Mitchel off waivers from Washington. Waived S Robert Smith.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed OL Mark Asper and TE Mason Brodine. Released OL Harland Gunn.

OAKLAND RAIDERS — Activated RB Trent Richardson from the non-football illness list.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Signed LB Sammuel Lamur.

TENNESSEE TITANS — Signed S Josh Aubrey. Waived/injured S Cody Prewitt.

HOCKEY National Hockey League ARIZONA COYOTES — Signed D Brandon Gormley to a one-year contract.

COLORADO AVALANCHE — Signed G Calvin Pickard to a one-year contract.

NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Named Pertti Hasanen development/skills coach.

American Hockey League SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE — Agreed to terms with D Justin Hamonic.

ECHL GWINNETT GLADIATORS — Signed a twoyear affiliation agreement with Boston (NHL).

SOCCER Major League Soccer COLUMBUS CREW — Signed D Gaston Sauro.

D.C. UNITED — Acquired targeted allocation money, an international roster spot for the remainder of the 2015 season and future considerations from Portland for F Michael Seaton.

SPORTING KANSAS CITY — Signed MF Jordi Quintilla.

National Women’s Soccer League WASHINGTON SPIRIT — Placed Fs Laura Del Rio and Tiffany Weimer on the disabled list.

FRIDAY, AUG. 7, 2015

Baseball AMERICAN LEAGUE

Today

● Junior baseball: Western Canadian AAA championships, Innisfail.

B4

W 61 58 55 54 48

New York Toronto Baltimore Tampa Bay Boston

L Pct GB 46 .570 — 52 .527 4 52 .514 6 55 .495 8 61 .440 14

New York Washington Atlanta Miami Philadelphia

1/2

Kansas City Minnesota Detroit Chicago Cleveland

L Pct GB 44 .589 — 54 .500 9 55 .491 10 55 .481 11 58 .458 14

W 60 57 54 50 48

L Pct GB 50 .537 — 51 .523 1 60 .450 9 66 .394 15 67 .385 16

AMERICAN LEAGUE 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

Central Division St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati Milwaukee

1/2 1/2 1/2

West Division Houston Los Angeles Texas Seattle Oakland

W 58 56 49 43 42

W 69 62 59 48 47

L Pct GB 39 .639 — 44 .585 6 48 .551 9 58 .453 20 63 .427 23

1/2

Los Angeles San Francisco Arizona San Diego Colorado

Wednesday’s Games Chicago White Sox 6, Tampa Bay 5, 10 innings Colorado 7, Seattle 5, 11 innings Baltimore 7, Oakland 3, 10 innings L.A. Angels 4, Cleveland 3 Boston 2, N.Y. Yankees 1 Toronto 9, Minnesota 7 Detroit 2, Kansas City 1 Texas 4, Houston 3 Thursday’s Games Detroit 8, Kansas City 6 N.Y. Yankees 2, Boston 1 Toronto 9, Minnesota 3 Houston at Oakland, Late Friday’s Games Toronto (Dickey 6-10) at N.Y. Yankees (Eovaldi 11-2), 5:05 p.m.

Boston (J.Kelly 3-6) at Detroit (Da.Norris 2-1), 5:08 p.m.

Minnesota (Pelfrey 5-7) at Cleveland (Co.Anderson 2-3), 5:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (deGrom 10-6) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 6-6), 5:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Joh.Danks 6-8) at Kansas City (Volquez 10-6), 6:10 p.m.

Baltimore (Gausman 2-2) at L.A. Angels (Heaney 5-1), 8:05 p.m.

Houston (Keuchel 13-5) at Oakland (S.Gray 114), 8:05 p.m.

Texas (Hamels 0-0) at Seattle (Iwakuma 2-2), 8:10 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Toronto at N.Y. Yankees, 11:05 a.m.

Houston at Oakland, 2:05 p.m.

Texas at Seattle, 2:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Tampa Bay, 4:10 p.m.

Boston at Detroit, 5:08 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, 5:10 p.m.

Minnesota at Cleveland, 5:10 p.m.

Baltimore at L.A. Angels, 7:05 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Toronto at N.Y. Yankees, 11:05 a.m.

Boston at Detroit, 11:08 a.m.

Minnesota at Cleveland, 11:10 a.m.

N.Y. Mets at Tampa Bay, 11:10 a.m.

Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, 12:10 p.m.

Baltimore at L.A. Angels, 1:37 p.m.

Houston at Oakland, 2:05 p.m.

Texas at Seattle, 2:10 p.m.

W 62 59 52 52 45

L Pct GB 46 .574 — 49 .546 3 55 .486 9 57 .477 10 61 .425 16

Kansas City030 Detroit 004

000 020

300 002

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6 8 8 12

1 0

Ventura, F.Morales (6), Medlen (6), K.Herrera (7), W.Davis (8), Madson (9) and Butera; An.Sanchez, N.Feliz (7), B.Hardy (7), B.Rondon (8), A.Wilson (9) and Avila, J.McCann. W—A.Wilson 2-3. L—Madson 1-2. HRs—Kansas City, Butera (1).

Detroit, V.Martinez 2 (8), Kinsler (6).

Boston 000 New York 001

010 000

000 10x

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1 2

6 6

0 0

E.Rodriguez, Ross Jr. (8) and Hanigan; Sabathia, Ju.Wilson (7), Betances (8), A.Miller (9) and J.Murphy. W—Ju.Wilson 4-0. L—E.Rodriguez 6-4.

Sv—A.Miller (24). HRs—New York, Ellsbury (5).

West Division

L Pct GB 49 .550 — 50 .533 2 53 .505 5 59 .459 10 61 .440 12

San Fran. 000 Chicago 230

202 000

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4 5

5 8

0 0

THURSDAY’S LINESCORES

East Division

Central Division W 63 54 53 51 49

L.A. Dodgers at Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

East Division

1/2 1/2

Wednesday’s Games Colorado 7, Seattle 5, 11 innings Arizona 11, Washington 4 Pittsburgh 7, Chicago Cubs 5 L.A. Dodgers 4, Philadelphia 3 N.Y. Mets 8, Miami 6 San Francisco 6, Atlanta 1 St. Louis 4, Cincinnati 3, 13 innings Milwaukee 8, San Diego 5 Thursday’s Games St. Louis 3, Cincinnati 0 L.A. Dodgers 10, Philadelphia 8 Milwaukee 10, San Diego 1 Washington 8, Arizona 3 Atlanta 9, Miami 8 Chicago Cubs 5, San Francisco 4 Friday’s Games San Francisco (Vogelsong 7-7) at Chicago Cubs (Lester 6-8), 2:05 p.m.

Colorado (J.De La Rosa 7-4) at Washington (Zimmermann 8-7), 5:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 9-6) at Pittsburgh (G.Cole 14-5), 5:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (deGrom 10-6) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 6-6), 5:10 p.m.

Miami (Fernandez 4-0) at Atlanta (Teheran 7-6), 5:35 p.m.

St. Louis (Lynn 8-6) at Milwaukee (Cravy 0-2), 6:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (R.Iglesias 2-3) at Arizona (Ray 3-6), 7:40 p.m.

Philadelphia (Nola 2-1) at San Diego (Shields 8-4), 8:10 p.m.

Saturday’s Games L.A. Dodgers at Pittsburgh, 2:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Chicago Cubs, 2:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Tampa Bay, 4:10 p.m.

Colorado at Washington, 5:05 p.m.

Miami at Atlanta, 5:10 p.m.

St. Louis at Milwaukee, 5:10 p.m.

Cincinnati at Arizona, 6:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at San Diego, 6:40 p.m.

Sunday’s Games N.Y. Mets at Tampa Bay, 11:10 a.m.

Colorado at Washington, 11:35 a.m.

St. Louis at Milwaukee, 12:10 p.m.

San Francisco at Chicago Cubs, 12:20 p.m.

Cincinnati at Arizona, 2:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at San Diego, 2:10 p.m.

Miami at Atlanta, 3:10 p.m.

Minnesota 000 Toronto 103

200 041

100 00x

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3 5 9 14

1 0

Gibson, O’Rourke (5), Boyer (6), Duensing (7), May (8) and K.Suzuki; Buehrle, Schultz (8) and D.Navarro. W—Buehrle 12-5. L—Gibson 8-9.

HRs—Minnesota, Plouffe (15), Hicks (6). Toronto, Encarnacion (21).

NATIONAL LEAGUE St. Louis 000 Cincinnati 000

120 000

000 000

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3 0

5 5

0 0

Wacha, Broxton (8), Choate (8), Rosenthal (9) and T.Cruz; Lorenzen, Badenhop (6), Villarreal (7), Axelrod (8) and Barnhart. W—Wacha 13-4. L— Lorenzen 3-7. Sv—Rosenthal (32).

Los Angeles 331 003 Philadelphia 501 000

000 002

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10 15 8 13

1 0

Greinke, Howell (7), Nicasio (8), Jo.Peralta (9), Jansen (9) and Grandal; D.Buchanan, De Fratus (5), Hinojosa (7) and Ruiz. W—Greinke 11-2. L—D. Buchanan 2-6. Sv—Jansen (21). HRs—Los Angeles, A.Gonzalez (22), Greinke (1). Philadelphia, D.Brown (3).

San Diego 000 Milwaukee 103

010 300

000 03x

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1 2 10 14

0 0

Despaigne, Rzepczynski (6), Thayer (7), Quackenbush (8) and De.Norris; Garza, Blazek (8) and Maldonado. W—Garza 6-12. L—Despaigne 5-8.

HRs—San Diego, Upton Jr. (3). Milwaukee, K.Davis 2 (9).

Arizona 000 Washington010

010 120

200 13x

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3 8

9 9

0 0

Hellickson, Chafin (5), Webster (6), Ziegler (8) and O.Hernandez, W.Castillo; J.Ross, Janssen (7), Thornton (7), Storen (8), Treinen (9) and W.Ramos.

W—J.Ross 3-3. L—Hellickson 7-8. HRs—Arizona, Saltalamacchia (3). Washington, Desmond (12), C.Robinson (5).

Miami Atlanta

202 230

010 030

030 01x

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8 13 9 12

1 0

Urena, Conley (3), Ellington (6), B.Morris (8) and Mathis, Telis; Wisler, Marksberry (6), McKirahan (8), Vizcaino (9) and Pierzynski. W—McKirahan 1-0.

L—B.Morris 3-3. Sv—Vizcaino (1). HRs—Miami, Dietrich (7). Atlanta, Ad.Garcia (4).

Heston, Affeldt (5), Kontos (6), Lopez (6), Strickland (7), Romo (8) and H.Sanchez; Hammel, Grimm (5), Tom.Hunter (6), Motte (7), Strop (8), H.Rondon (9) and Schwarber, D.Ross. W—Grimm 2-3. L—Heston 11-6. Sv—H.Rondon (17). HRs— San Francisco, Belt (14), B.Crawford (19). Chicago, Schwarber (6).

BASEBALL’S TOP TEN NATIONAL LEAGUE G AB R H 106 381 68 129 101 344 72 115 100 369 56 122 93 397 49 131 100 323 53 106 102 385 61 124 96 373 51 117 95 349 47 108 97 375 56 116 104 370 59 114

Goldschmidt Ari Harper Was Posey SF DGordon Mia GParra Mil LeMahieu Col YEscobar Was MDuffy SF Panik SF Votto Cin

Pct. .339 .334 .331 .330 .328 .322 .314 .309 .309 .308

Home Runs Harper, Washington, 29; Frazier, Cincinnati, 27; Stanton, Miami, 27; Arenado, Colorado, 26; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 22; AGonzalez, Los Angeles, 22; CaGonzalez, Colorado, 22.

Runs Batted In Arenado, Colorado, 80; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 78; Posey, San Francisco, 75; BCrawford, San Francisco, 69; Frazier, Cincinnati, 68; Harper, Washington, 68; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 68.

Pitching GCole, Pittsburgh, 14-5; Wacha, St. Louis, 13-4; Arrieta, Chicago, 12-6; Bumgarner, San Francisco, 12-6; Greinke, Los Angeles, 11-2; CMartinez, St. Louis, 11-4; Heston, San Francisco, 11-6.

Fielder Tex Kipnis Cle NCruz Sea Hosmer KC JIglesias Det Bogaerts Bos LCain KC Trout LAA Brantley Cle Kinsler Det

AMERICAN LEAGUE G AB R H 105 407 53 133 101 405 66 132 107 414 59 134 104 394 63 126 96 331 34 104 105 397 50 123 95 368 68 112 104 386 76 117 98 373 42 113 107 429 67 127

Pct. .327 .326 .324 .320 .314 .310 .304 .303 .303 .296

Home Runs Trout, Los Angeles, 32; NCruz, Seattle, 31; Pujols, Los Angeles, 30; Donaldson, Toronto, 29; JMartinez, Detroit, 29; Teixeira, New York, 29; CDavis, Baltimore, 28.

Runs Batted In Donaldson, Toronto, 81; CDavis, Baltimore, 79; Bautista, Toronto, 76; KMorales, Kansas City, 76; Teixeira, New York, 76; JMartinez, Detroit, 71; Trout, Los Angeles, 68.

Pitching McHugh, Houston, 13-5; Keuchel, Houston, 135; FHernandez, Seattle, 13-6; Lewis, Texas, 12-4; Buehrle, Toronto, 12-5; Eovaldi, New York, 11-2; SGray, Oakland, 11-4.

Football CFL

Hamilton Ottawa Toronto Montreal

GP 5 5 5 5

GP Edmonton 6 Calgary 6 B.C. 6 Winnipeg 6 Saskatchewan6

East Division W L T PF 3 2 0 153 3 2 0 105 3 2 0 136 2 3 0 107

PA Pt 106 6 127 6 137 6 94 4

West Division W L T PF 4 2 0 165 4 2 0 137 3 3 0 144 3 3 0 132 0 6 0 148

PA Pt 89 8 148 8 159 6 172 6 195 0

WEEK SEVEN Bye: Calgary Thursday’s result B.C. 26 Edmonton 23 Friday’s game Montreal at Ottawa, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday’s game Saskatchewan at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Sunday’s game Winnipeg at Hamilton, 3 p.m.

WEEK EIGHT Bye: Saskatchewan

Thursday, Aug. 13 Edmonton at Montreal, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 14 Toronto at Winnipeg, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 15 B.C. at Hamilton, 5 p.m.

Ottawa at Calgary, 8 p.m.

WEEK NINE Bye: Winnipeg Thursday, Aug. 20 Montreal at B.C., 8 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 21 Hamilton at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 22 Calgary at Saskatchewan, 5 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 23 Ottawa at Toronto, 2 p.m.

WEEK 10 Bye: B.C. Thursday, Aug. 27 Montreal at Hamilton, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 28 Toronto at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 29 Calgary at Winnipeg, 4 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 30 Saskatchewan at Ottawa, 2 p.m.

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WEEK 11 Bye: Ottawa Thursday, Sept. 3 B.C. at Montreal, 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 6 Winnipeg at Saskatchewan, 2 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 7 Toronto at Hamilton, 11 a.m.

Edmonton at Calgary, 2:30 p.m.

Lions 26, Eskimos 23 First Quarter B.C. — TD Arceneaux 46 pass from Lulay (Leone convert) 3:27 Edm — FG Shaw 42 7:21 Edm — FG Shaw 22 14:24 Second Quarter Edm — TD Simpson 49 pass from Nichols (Shaw convert) 0:26 B.C. — FG Leone 22 7:24 Edm — FG Shaw 34 12:36 Edm — TD Stafford 25 pass from Nichols (Shaw convert) 14:12 Third Quarter B.C. — TD Harris 1 run (Leone convert) 2:17 Fourth Quarter B.C. — Single Leone 64 9:42 B.C. — TD Harris 31 pass from Lulay (two-point convert: Gore 3 pass from Lulay) 13:49 Edmonton 6 17 0 0 — 23

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Attendance — N.A. at Vancouver.

National Football League preseason Sunday’s Game Pittsburgh vs. Minnesota at Canton, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 13 New Orleans at Baltimore, 5:30 p.m.

Green Bay at New England, 5:30 p.m.

N.Y. Jets at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

Miami at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Washington at Cleveland,6 p.m.

Dallas at San Diego, 8 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 14 Carolina at Buffalo, 5 p.m.

Tennessee at Atlanta, 5 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Jacksonville, 5:30 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Cincinnati, 5:30 p.m.

Denver at Seattle, 8 p.m.

St. Louis at Oakland, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 15 Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 6 p.m.

San Francisco at Houston, 6 p.m.

Kansas City at Arizona, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 16 Indianapolis at Philadelphia, 11 a.m.

Soccer Major League Soccer EASTERN CONFERENCE W D.C. United 12 New York 9 Toronto FC 9 Columbus 8 New England 8 Montreal 8 Orlando City 7 New York City FC 6 Chicago 6 Philadelphia 6

L 7 6 8 8 9 8 10 10 11 13

T Pts 5 41 6 33 4 31 7 31 7 31 4 28 6 27 6 24 4 22 4 22

GF GA 33 26 33 25 36 35 36 38 32 36 29 30 32 37 31 34 24 30 29 40

WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA Vancouver 12 8 3 39 30 22 FC Dallas 11 6 5 38 32 27 Los Angeles 10 7 7 37 39 29 Sporting KC 9 4 7 34 30 21 Portland 9 8 6 33 24 28 Seattle 10 11 2 32 25 24 Real Salt Lake 7 8 8 29 27 33 Houston 7 8 7 28 28 27 San Jose 7 9 5 26 22 27 Colorado 5 7 9 24 19 22 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.

SKI and SNOWBOARD U.S. SKI & SNOWBOARD ASSOCIATION — Named Robert Lazzaroni nordic domestic program director.

Wednesday’s Games Montreal 1, New York 1, tie Toronto FC 4, Orlando City 1 Friday’s Games Chicago at Portland, 9 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Sporting Kansas City at Toronto FC, 2 p.m.

Philadelphia at Orlando City, 5:30 p.m.

D.C. United at Montreal, 6 p.m.

San Jose at Houston, 7 p.m.

Columbus at Colorado, 7 p.m.

Real Salt Lake at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Seattle at Los Angeles, 2 p.m.

New York City FC at New York, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 13 D.C. United at New York City FC, 5 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 14 Colorado at San Jose, 9 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 15 Toronto FC at New York, 5 p.m.

Houston at New England, 5:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at FC Dallas, 7 p.m.

Vancouver at Sporting Kansas City, 7 p.m.

Portland at Real Salt Lake, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 16 Orlando City at Seattle, 3 p.m.

Chicago at Philadelphia, 5 p.m.

Champions League First Leg Tuesday, July 28 CSKA Moscow (Russia) 2, Sparta Prague (Czech Republic) 2 Midtjylland (Denmark) 1, Apoel Nicosia (Cyprus) 2 Milsami (Moldova) 0, Skenderbeu Korce (Albania) 2 Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel) 1, Viktoria Plzen

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Canada leaves all-time leading scorer James Pritchard off Cup roster

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

RUGBY WORLD CUP

TORONTO — James Pritchard, Canada’s all-time leading points-scorer, has been left off Canada’s provisional 35-man roster for next month’s Rugby World Cup. The 36-year-old fullback became the 20th player to reach 600 points in international play with a 10-point performance in a 21-20 loss to Samoa last week in Toronto. The Australian-born back also took over as Canadian captain when Tyler Ardron was forced off with an injury.

Pritchard, who plays for Bedford Blues in England, has won 61 caps for Canada with 607 points from 18 tries, 104 conversions and 103 penalties.

Former captain Gareth Rees held the previous Canadian record of 491 points. Only Winston Stanley, with 24, has scored more tries for Canada.

In 2006, Pritchard scored a Canadian single-game record 36 points in a 56-7 World Cup qualifying win over the United States in St. John’s, N.L., with six conversions, three penalty kicks and three tries.

Pritchard’s world-class kicking skill has earned him a spot on the Canadian team sheet in the past.

But coach Kieran Crowley now has other kicking options in Gord McRorie, Liam Underwood and Connor Braid with Matt Evans and Harry Jones offering more versatile options at fullback.

“Back to real life post-tour. Breakfast with a princess and an Avenger,” Pritchard said in posting a picture of his costume-clad kids on social media Thursday. Crowley named an expanded 35-man roster due to injury question-marks concerning forwards Jamie Cudmore (concussion), Jebb Sinclair

(knee) and Jason Marshall (knee) and back Taylor Paris (groin). The final 31-man tournament roster will be announced Aug. 31.

All four of those players are expected to join up with Canada for a five-day camp starting Tuesday in Ottawa.

Ardron (knee) and winger DTH van der Merwe (thumb) were hurt during the Pacific Nations Cup but are expected to recover in time. Canada, ranked 18th in the world, opens play at the World Cup on Sept. 19 against No. 3 Ireland in Cardiff. Other Group D opponents are No. 7 France, No. 15 Italy and No. 17 Romania. Canada’s pre-tournament schedule has games against the U.S. on Aug. 22 in Ottawa and the Glasgow Warriors in Halifax on Aug. 29 before flying to England for face final warmups against Georgia on Sept. 2 and Fiji on Sept. 6.

The Canadians are coming off a disappointing 0-40 campaign at the Pacific Nations Cup that saw lastsecond losses to Samoa and the United States.

Pritchard started in just one of those four matches. At five foot 10 and 182 pounds, Pritchard cuts a small figure in a game of giants. But he has always been tough as nails and, as a certified personal trainer, has fitness to burn. In April, he helped the prestigious Barbarians all-star side defeat Heriot’s in Edinburgh in an exhibition rugby game that marked the 125th anniversary of both clubs.

Preliminary Canada Rugby World Cup Roster Tyler Ardron (capt.), Ospreys (Wales) Lakefield, Ont.;

Ray Barkwill, Castaway Wanderers, Niagara Falls, Ont.; Brett Beukeboom, Cornish Pirates (England), Lindsay, Ont.; Nick Blevins, Calgary Hornets, Calgary; Connor Braid, B.C. Bears, Victoria; Hubert Buydens, Castaway Wanderers, Saskatoon; Aaron Carpenter, Cornish Pirates (England), Brantford, Ont.; Jamie Cudmore, Clermont Auvergne (France), Squamish, B.C.; Nanyak Dala, Castaway Wanderers, Saskatoon; Tom Dolezel, London St. George’s, London, Ont.; Matt Evans, Cornish Pirates (England), Maple Bay, B.C.; Kyle Gilmour, Rotherham Titans (England), St. Albert, Alta.; Jeff Hassler, Ospreys (Wales), Okotoks, Alta.; Ciaran Hearn, Castaway Wanderers, Conception Bay, N.L.; Nathan Hirayama, UVIC Vikes, Vancouver; Tyler Hotson, Doncaster Knights (England), Vancouver; Harry Jones, Capilano RFC, North Vancouver; Phil Mack, James Bay AA, Victoria; Jamie Mackenzie, UBCOB Ravens, Oakville, Ont.; Phil Mackenzie, Sale Sharks (England), Oakville, Ont.; Jason Marshall, Agen (France), North Vancouver; Gordon McRorie, Calgary Hornets, Calgary; John Moonlight, James Bay AA, Pickering, Ont.; Evan Olmstead, Parramatta Two Blues (Australia), North Vancouver; Taylor Paris, Agen (France), Barrie, Ont.; Jon Phelan, Doncaster Knights (England), Montreal; Benoit Piffero, Atlantic Rock, Montreall; Djustice Sears-Duru, Oakville Crusaders, Oakville, Ont.; Jebb Sinclair, London Irish (England), Fredericton; Richard Thorpe, London Welsh (England), Beckenham, England; Andrew Tiedemann, Plymouth Albion (England), St. Albert, Alta.; Conor Trainor, UBCOB Ravens, Vancouver; Liam Underwood, Balmy Beach RFC, Toronto; DTH van der Merwe, Scarlets (Wales), Regina; Doug Wooldridge, Lindsay RFC, Lindsay, Ont.

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CFL seeks to combat violence against women Players and employees of the CFL will undergo yearly mandatory training on violence against women as part of a new league initiative.

The CFL unveiled its policy on violence against women in Vancouver on Thursday, with an emphasis on preventing violence from occurring in the first place and acting quickly when it does happen.

“It’s clear that the CFL condemns violence against women in all of its forms — domestic violence, sexual assault, verbal abuse and the disrespectful and damaging attitudes that can form the foundation of violence itself,” CFL commissioner Jeffrey Orridge said on a conference call. “We all need to do our part to combat it.”

Orridge said the league has the authority to impose sanctions on players or employees who violate the new league policy but he did not elaborate on the exact nature of the punishments, saying they will happen on a case-bycase basis.

The policy was developed in partnership with the Ending Violence Association of Canada, and Orridge said the league consulted extensively with experts in the field of responding to violence against women.

“This policy is acknowledging that violence against women is happening at an epidemic level across our country,” said Tracy Porteous, executive director of the Ending Violence Association of B.C. and chair of the Ending Violence Association of Canada.

“This policy is saying this violence must stop and that men in businesses have a huge role to play in preventing sexual and domestic violence.”

Mayweather Jr. says Andre Berto is a worthy choice for his final bout

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — Floyd Mayweather Jr. began promoting his final fight by doing what he does best.

Fending off every attack with defence tha. The pound-for-pound king of boxing insisted Andre Berto is a worthy opponent for his grand farewell when they made a joint appearance in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday, just over five weeks before they’ll meet at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sept. 12.

“I don’t know why, but I’m just training a lot harder for this fight,” Mayweather said.

“I just want to go out with a bang, I guess.”

Mayweather also repeated his declaration that this is the last bout of his career, although he grinned broadly while saying it. Mayweather previously retired in 2008, but it barely lasted a year.

“They say they’ll offer me a lot of money” to keep fighting, Mayweather said. “I have a lot of money. I’m OK. ... It’s the end of my (Showtime) deal. I’m an old man now. I’m 38.”

Three months after Mayweather (48-0, 26 KOs) dominated Manny Pacquiao in the most lucrative fight in boxing history, the welterweight champion was in a noticeably upbeat mood as he began the difficult busi-

portunity. The fighters stared motionlessly into each other’s eyes for an uncomfortably long period of time. Berto and Mayweather have been casual friends for several years, yet Berto didn’t disagree with the assertion that Mayweather is a boring fighter. Berto saw the fan reaction to Mayweather’s bloodless brilliance against Pacquiao, and the challenger promised to make Mayweather work harder.

“I know how people feel (after the Pacquiao fight), and it’s my luck that I come right behind that,” Berto said. “If I would have paid that type of money, I probably would have felt some type of way, too.”

Mayweather laughed off Berto’s first verbal jabs.

“Well, he’s fighting a boring fighter, but he’s getting his biggest payday,” Mayweather said.

Mayweather also defended his choice to put the fight on pay-per-view, asking an expected $75 to watch in high definition. Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe said that putting the fight on free CBS was “obviously something that we explored,” but the promotion didn’t have enough time to put together such a deal before Sept. 12.

The bout will complete Mayweather’s sixfight contract with Showtime, and he has repeatedly said he will walk away afterward.

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Committee members will look for better ways to evaluate draft prospects and debate whether former college athletes should be allowed to return to school and complete their degrees.

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Mayweather’s last bout raised his profile outside boxing to new heights, but also exposed him to unprecedentedly widespread criticism, with his legal history of violence against women spotlighted throughout the run-up to his win. Contrasting sharply with the contemplative persona he employed in May, Mayweather was playful in his return to public appearances. He even commandeered a selfie stick to take a photo on the dais during the news conference.

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For perennially exhausted women, advice on getting energized

BY NANCY SZOKAN SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE Holly Phillips, a New York internist and frequent talk-show guest, begins her new book with the premise that almost all women are exhausted pretty much all the time.

Motherhood is tiring, work is draining, having it all is uber-exhausting. “We’re so accustomed to this shared weariness that we dismiss it like a run-of-themill windy day,” she writes. “I’m intimately familiar with this phenomenon, not just as a physician, but because I was tired for 20 years straight. . . . I’d have about 2 ½ hours of good energy first thing in the morning, then it would wane for the rest of the day, and it had nothing to do with how long I had slept the night before.”

Been there?

In a new book, The Exhaustion Breakthrough, Phillips writes about why women are so fatigued and what they can do about it. Some bits of advice on how to stay energized: — Eat every three to five hours: “Whether you opt for three square meals and two small snacks or five mini-meals . . . is up to you. Either pattern will help keep your blood sugar steady and your energy level on a more even keel.”

— Exercise in the morning: As opposed to those who hit the gym after work, studies show that people who exercise in the morning “have the best sleep patterns . . . including better quality sleep and a lower likelihood of awakening feeling unrefreshed.”

(They are also “considerably less likely to cancel than those who save their routine for later in the day.”)

— Try natural sleep aids: “I frequently use a product called Natural Calm, which contains calcium and magnesium in powder form. . . . These minerals ease stress in the body and promote the release of calming neurotransmitters in the brain, a combination that sets the stage for better sleep.”

— Cut or at least manage your alcohol consump-

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A new book offers tips to women who are exhausted in their everyday lives. ‘The Exhaustion Breakthrough’

by Holly Phillips explores why women are so fatigued and what they can do about it. tion: One of Phillips’s patients is a 28-year-old fashion executive who leads what she calls a Sex in the City life, and she wasn’t sleeping well.

As the doctor tells her, alcohol acts as a stimulant a few hours after you stop drinking, so it wakes you up at night.

Ideally, the young woman should limit herself to one Cosmopolitan per evening.

But, “Because she didn’t want to give up her lifestyle, she decided to cut back on the frequency, rather than the quantity, of her drinking so she could have several nights of ‘good sleep’ per week — a change that improved her energy level overall.”

— Breathe smart: How you breathe affects your

energy level, Phillips says. During yoga or mild exercise, breathe steadily, in through the nose and out through the mouth.

Running: Breathe deeply (use your diaphragm!) through the mouth.

Weightlifting: Take a few deep breaths to start, then exhale through your mouth as you lift and inhale through the nose as you lower.

— Be aware that some medications — antibiotics, antihistamines, blood-pressure or cholesterol medications, proton-pump inhibitors and others — can contribute to fatigue and lethargy. If you need these drugs, don’t stop taking them, but talk to your doctor about how to counteract their tiring effects.

Why going to the dentist still seems stuck in the Stone Age Who among us hasn’t had this thought, as a dentist industriously and cheerfully chisels and scrapes and drills away at your teeth: Surely there is a better way.

When anthropologists last month discovered evidence of dental handiwork in a 14,000-year-old tooth, the surprising thing about it wasn’t the fact that people in the Stone Age had cavities and tried to do something about them. It was the fact that the procedure seemed so . . . familiar.

“The earliest dental caries manipulation entails an adaptation of the toothpicking technique . . . to scratching/levering activities within the carious lesion using microlithic points,” the authors wrote in the journal Scientific Reports.

To be clear, dentistry has gone through many revolutions over the millennia. No one would accuse dentists of using microlithic points on our carious lesions today.

The field is far safer, geared toward prevention, and less painful than even a few hundred years ago, in the crude day of tooth extractions by barber surgeons.

Fluoride, anesthesia, and “drill ’n fill” dentistry have been remarkably successful at helping us keep our teeth healthy well into our old age. And the proliferation of fluoridated water has helped reduce dental problems.

But for all its progress, dentistry is still a part of medicine that feels weirdly locked in time. There you are, moving your tongue left and right as your own saliva pools in the back of your throat. A gloved finger pulls back your lip and a familiar armamentarium of drills and metal tools sparkles nearby.

Sitting in a dentist’s chair can feel a lot like time travel — always back to the same jaw-aching time. In the age of laser eye surgery, laparoscopic procedures for complex surgeries, gene therapy, and artificial wind pipes made on 3D printers, dentistry still tends to feel a lot like carpentry.

Dentists tend to be, understandably, quite defensive of the technological innovations in their field.

Fluoride in drinking water, new composite materials for filling cavities so that dentists don’t have to drill as much, and dental implants are just a few of the transformations.

“There’s a lot of innovation,” said Denis Kinane, dean of the dental school at the University of Pennsylvania. To say otherwise would be dismissing revolutions. “You’d be denying the implants that have totally transformed everything.”

But are these revolutions, or evolutions of existing ideas? People began working on the implant concept in the early 20th century. So even if technology, science, and materials didn’t catch up to make them practical and routine until the last couple decades, the idea doesn’t exactly seem profound to most non-dentists. Where are the technologies we never dreamed of? Whither dentistry’s killer app?

David Mooney is a Harvard University bioengineer who works on big problems in medicine. He’s testing a vaccine against the deadly skin cancer melanoma and is developing a method to neuter pets without surgery. But more than a year ago, he and colleagues published a study about some early work in rats, showing that a low-power laser could be used to trigger existing dental stem cells to regenerate a portion of a tooth in rats. He hasn’t heard the end of it since.

“This one has been really striking to me. Literally, I get an inquiry still almost every day. Something about this really strikes a chord with a large number of people,” Mooney said. “It speaks a little bit to the fact that the options in general that are available today for restorative dentistry are probably the same options that have been available for quite a few years and people are very excited for a different approach — a regenerative approach — instead of a simple replacement.”

Mooney’s work hasn’t been tested in people yet, but there are eager volunteers trying to sign up.

Praveen Arany, a dentist who headed up the project with Mooney, is moving to become a professor at the University of Buffalo this year and hopes to start the first clinical trials in a year.

“I think incremental increase in knowledge is more rewarded and accepted easily because it follows that line of thought — it’s the next step,” Arany said. “Something like this steps out of the box. I think it’s disruptive.”

Asked what else has been similarly disruptive in dentistry, Arany mentioned plastic, tooth-colored fillings. Apparently, the dentistry world was pretty resistant to them and there were problems at first

with them getting discolored, being too soft, and needing to be replaced. Metal fillings seemed like they would never be unseated as the dentist’s only real option, Arany said.

But the technology has become mature and now they’re widely used. Patients benefit because dentists don’t need to drill and excavate as much of the tooth as they would have in the past.

So is it just a public relations problem? Are dentists just terrible at communicating the advances in their field? Or is it us? Perhaps we just feel a little bit vulnerable about our mouths.

“You really have to wonder why the patients don’t have a greater sense” of the progress, said Jonathan Garlick, a professor of oral pathology at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.

“I think it’s still viewed as being an invasive procedure. Someone’s hands in your mouth is something that can make people uneasy.”

And this is not just a modern-day squeamishness.

A letter, published in 1845 in the New England Journal of Medicine, called out medical colleagues for not taking the mouth seriously enough.

“My object in this article is principally to call the attention of the profession to the subject of the

teeth_a subject which has been too much neglected.

What, indeed, can be the reason that more attention has not been paid by physicians to this branch of surgery, or that it should be viewed as of second or third rate importance, if regarded at all?” John Clough wrote in making an impassioned case for the progress of dental science. “If a man has lost his teeth entirely, he cannot enjoy so good health as though his teeth were perfect, nor can he expect to live so long.”

So, we’re at an impasse. Ask a dentist how the field has changed and you get a laundry list of innovations.

But when you’re sitting in that chair, watching a dentist’s eyebrows knit and furrow as they pass silent judgment over your brushing and flossing, even a middle-aged person will feel exactly like they’re a little kid again — down to that familiar whirring noise in the background.

But Arany and others are moving ahead with new technologies. There’s hope that people of the future won’t feel like they’re in the dental dark ages.

“You do make a good point, though. This kind of cleaning that means someone has got to spend time scraping every tooth is laborious and antiquated,” Kinane said. “But we’re working on that right now.”

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by Nuala O’Connor This novel gives a fulfilled representation of a fictionalized Emily Dickinson.

I have only read one other novel about the Dickinson’s and Amherst that regarded Emily as a woman in the shadows – hiding in her room, spying out her window and only communicating through her poetry. But with Nuala O’Connor’s novel, I was finally able to see Emily Dickinson as a real character – a true protagonist. Also it was and added bonus that the KIRSTEN story is told from not only LOWE from the point of view of the Dickinson’s housemaid, but of Emily as well.

This is the Emily Dickinson that I’ve been dying to meet. Although this is a piece of fiction, O’Connor has done an outstanding job in constructing Emily Dickinson’s character. Emily does not yearn for travel, marriage or motherhood, all she wants in life is a cozy house to call her own and to indulge herself in her poetry. As she said in the book, “there is a poem in my gut, and to release it I must be alone”. Even though the town gossips about the secretive Emily, she understands that she has her own way of doing things and going beyond her inner circle made up of primarily her family members would only cause her great anxiety.

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Ada Concannon was born in and Irish village called Tigoora, at age seven-teen she is sent to live with her Aunt and Uncle in Amherest, Massachusetts.

It was not long before she got a job as the Dickinson’s new housemaid.

The entire family, except Emily, treats Ada no different than any other housemaids. But with Ada’s need for companionship and Emily’s whimsical personality, simple respect for each other turns into a friendship. Ada is the only one who does not question Emily’s anxiety disorder or harasses her to get out of the house and be social, which is what Emily really needed in a friend.

Emily Dickinson shows true courage when Ada’s health and reputation are in danger due to her being assaulted by Patrick Crohan – a disgusting man whose ego is matched by his alcohol intake. Not viewing Ada as her “servant”, but friend, Emily does not hesitate by her fear of leaving the safety of her home when it comes to defending those closest to her. Again, O’Connor has done an exceptional job at creating a whole new image of Emily and how she sees the world around her and her love of poetry and writing. This will no doubt be a good read for lovers of poetry and fans of Miss Emily Dickinson.

Kirsten Lowe is a local freelance reviewer and Red Deer College student.

Michigan bookstore offers refunds to buyers of Go Set a Watchman TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — A northern Michigan bookstore is offering refunds to buyers of Harper Lee’s Go Set a Watchman.

Peter Makin of Brilliant Books in Traverse City says some people feel misled about the marketing behind the book. It was written by Lee, the author of To Kill a Mockingbird.

Makin tells the Detroit Free Press that some readers believed it was a new book by Lee, but Watchman was completed before Mockingbird. Set years later, the book also offers a very different portrayal of Mockingbird hero Atticus Finch.

Makin says he’s apologized to customers for “being complicit in the marketing.” He says his store is based on “intellectual integrity.”

Publisher moves up Trump bio from early next year to October NEW YORK — With Donald Trump still leading in Republican presidential polls, the publisher of a biography that features interviews with the real estate mogul is moving up the release date from early next year to this fall.

St. Martin’s Press announced Tuesday that it has set an Oct. 6 sale date for Michael D’Antonio’s Never Enough: Donald Trump and the Pursuit of Success. According to St. Martin’s, the book draws on “multiple exclusive” conversations with Trump, and interviews with some of his children and with ex-wives Ivana Trump and Marla Maples.

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Centrium getting major upgrades WESTERNER PARK AND REBELS PARTNER ON IMPROVEMENTS ‘TO BE HONEST, IT TOTALLY INCREASES THE FAN EXPERIENCE JUST BY THE WAY THESE BOARDS CAN REACT.’

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Enmax Centrium-goers will see some big-league changes this year.

The centre ice scoreboard is getting upgraded, a new LED ribbon added on the east end of the building, arena lighting replaced and NHL-calibre dasher boards and glass installed.

Red Deer Rebels and Westerner Park have teamed up to undertake the upgrades, which are almost complete and come well ahead of the home team’s hosting of the 2016 Memorial Cup next spring.

Merrick Sutter, Rebels senior vice-president, said fans are going to like what they see this season. A static sign that has been below the scoreboard since 1992 will be replaced by a rotating 360-degree LED ribbon matching NHL arena-style displays.

“It’s very similar to what you see at Rexall (Place) or the Saddledome,” he said, referring to the homes of the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames.

Over the east end of the rink a second digital LED sign similar to that already in place at the west end

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will be added.

The changes will give the game-time messages an extra punch for both advertisers and fans.

“To be honest, it totally increases the fan experience just by the way these boards can react,” said Sutter.

Rebels players will also get new carpeting in their dressing room as they gear up for an important season.

Westerner Park has also invested in some major changes, including replacing the existing rink boards with the latest NHL-style versions, which will boost safety for players.

Westerner Park acting CEO Jim White said the previous boards had been in place since 1991 and were due for replacement.

“We’re putting in state-of-the-art aluminum struc-

tured boards. With the new ones, the glass is spring loaded so it’s got more give for the players.

“It’s a lot safer,” he said of the $340,000 project.

As well, the old 2,000-watt metal halide lighting has been replaced with eco-friendly LED lighting that will cut power consumption by 50 to 60 per cent.

The 88 lights also give off less heat, which provides other savings as well in what is a $200,000 project.

White said fans will notice the brighter atmosphere and, unlike metal halide, LED lights don’t lose their effectiveness over time.

The concourse has also been given some fresh coats of paint.

All of the changes will be done plenty of time before the next Rebels season begins. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

THAT SINKING FEELING

Kelly Blackshaw celebrates after sinking a putt as her teammates, Alf Fisher, Lloyd Bentz and Bob Blackshaw, encourage her at the Innisfail Golf Club on Thursday afternoon.

The foursome were taking part in the annual Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum golf tournament. More than 130 golfers from across Alberta took part in the tournament. Organizers anticipate raising $30,000 to help fund exhibits and events for the next year at the facility, located along the QE2 at Heritage Ranch in Red Deer.

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BRIEFS Blackfalds RCMP investigate travel trailer theft Blackfalds RCMP are investigating the theft of a 2014 Sedona fifth wheel travel trailer from a locked compound in the Aspeland Industrial Park near the town.

Police say the trailer was last seen in the middle of July and was discovered missing on Aug. 4.

If you have any information, call the Blackfalds RCMP at 403-885-3300.

To remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or at www.tipsubmit.com.

Fiestaval returns Aug. 15 Red Deer’s annual Latin Fiestaval spices things up downtown as it returns for its sixth year.

On Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., the Fiestaval takes over the area in front of Red Deer’s city hall with artisan vendors, Latin ethnic food and community organizations.

There will also be 15 shows by local and international artists Organizers anticipate more than 8,000 attendees to the free event.

“This year we focused on showcasing all of the diverse areas of the Latin culture through Central and South America,” said Christian Greiffenstein, event producer.

“Our showcase of ethnic food choices are over the top this year — you will be able to eat from different regions of Mexico, Chile, Cuba, Colombia and El Salvador.

“From the entertainment point of view, this year you are up for a treat — one international headliner plus the best Latin bands of Western Canada, folkloric dancers, dance showcases, free Latin dance classes, Latin aerobic, interactive programming, Latin percussion workshops and much more.

For more information, visit www.fiestaval.ca or visit the Facebook page.

RCMP recover stolen boat Blackfalds RCMP have found one of two boats that were stolen on July 25.

Police say the 18-foot 2000 Sea Ray Bowrider on its EZ Loader trailer was recovered in a corn field east of Gull Lake with minor damage.

The second boat — a 17-foot 2001 Campion 525 — and its EZ Loader trailer have not been recovered.

It was taken out of the yard of a rural property east of Lacombe around 4 p.m.

If you have any information, call the Blackfalds RCMP at 403-885-3300.

To remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at 1-8000-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.tipsubmit.com.

73-year-old man accused of stealing farm equipment A 73-year-old man is facing charges related to three pieces of stolen farm equipment that were recovered on his property.

Rocky Mountain House police executed a search warrant at a rural property south of Stauffer after receiving a tip of a possible stolen John Deere tractor

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on the property on Aug. 1.

It was taken from the Innisfail-area in October 2014.

RCMP recovered the stolen tractor and also found a John Deere skid steer, which was reported stolen from Lacombe in January 2013, and a John Deere bull dozer, which was stolen from Rocky Mountain House area on July 20.

Hector Dansereau, of Rocky, was arrested and charged with three counts of possession of stolen property over $5,000.

He has been released to appear in Rocky Mountain House provincial Court on Sept. 16.

All the recovered property has been returned to the owners.

$28k raised for charity during off-site Westerner Days events A record $28,000 was raised for charity during Westerner Days Fair and Exposition off-site events this year.

Local businesses hosted 21 events, including pancake breakfasts, barbecues and chili cook-offs. Each chose a local cause or charity to donate to during Westerner Days.

Among top fundraisers were: Bower Place’s pancake breakfast, which raised $6,800 for the Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter Mooney Insurance Agency, which raised $4,000 for Red Deer Food Bank Society Executive Home Building Centre, which raised $3,222 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

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Which personality are you?

A SIMPLE CHOICE BETWEEN TWO GORGEOUS PHOTOS REVEALS YOUR PERSONALITY

BY ANA SWANSON SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE Check out the two gorgeous photos here. If you had to choose one place to go on vacation, where would you go: the beach or the mountains?

If you said the beach, you’re in the majority. More people pick the beach than the mountains. And since it’s August, you may be dreaming of a dip in the ocean.

But beyond the summer heat, your choice may depend on your personality. According to a new study from psychologists at the University of Virginia, introverts and extroverts prefer different landscapes for their vacations, and they may even seek out different environments for a home.

Psychologists have long known that extroverts tend to enjoy arousing situations, even choosing to study in noisier environments, while introverts seek calmer, quieter environments. Past research has shown that extroverts have a greater need for “affiliation” — being with and conversing with others — and “exhibition” — getting attention from and amusing other people. Introverts need substantially less of these things.

Psychologists have examined how well people fit into various companies, colleges, and even countries based on their introversion or extroversion.

We know now that introverts function better in specific office spaces, where there are fewer visual and audio distractions, whereas extroverts are perfectly happy in a buzzing, busy café or office.

However, most of the research on extroversion has focused on social situations — being alone or being at a party — rather than physical surroundings. No study has looked at extroversion and introversion in connection with natural environments, the University of Virginia researchers say.

Through a series of five experiments, the researchers showed that people who are more extroverted prefer wide-open spaces, including the beach, while introverts are drawn toward the woods and mountains.

This seems to be because wooded or mountainous environments offer a lot fewer opportunities for affiliation and exhibition, while wide-open

spaces like beaches offer more. The mountains and woods are great places for solitude and self-reflection, while beaches can be a lot noisier and offer a lot more potential for partying and people watching.

Researchers say that being in the mountains doesn’t necessarily make introverts happier than extroverts, since extroverts are on the whole happier than introverts. But being in the woods or mountains does seem to make introverts less sad.

In another experiment, the researchers analyzed a database of personality surveys of 613,000 people across the U.S. to see whether introversion and extroversion was associated with a state’s geography. Here, too, they found that residents of mountainous U.S. states were more introverted than residents of flat states.

Still, the causation wasn’t clear. Did living in the mountains make these people introverted, or do introverted people just tend to “self-select” and move to the mountains?

To analyze this, the researchers performed one more experiment. They sent groups of students into a flat open area or a wooded, secluded area on the UVA campus and analyzed their extroversion and happiness.

Here, the researchers found that the terrain resulted in different levels of happiness for introverts and extroverts — introverts were more stressed out in the open space than in the trees. But the experiment had little effect on how introverted or extroverted students appeared to be, suggesting geography may not be able to change a person’s personality.

However, the researchers caution that this last experiment was one small, short-term study, and that more dramatic terrains or longer exposure times to them might be able to influence people’s personalities. More research on this idea is needed, they say.

The choice between vacationing at the beach or in the mountains might seem like a superficial one. However, there is a long history of people looking to natural environment to fulfill certain psychological needs.

Henry David Thoreau, the American philosopher who lived in a cabin in the woods for two years while writing “Walden,” was an extreme introvert who retreated to the woods in search

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People who are more extroverted prefer wide-open spaces, including the beach, while introverts are drawn toward the woods and mountains of introspection. “I never found the companion that was so companionable as solitude. We are for the most part more lonely when we go abroad among men than when we stay in our cham-

bers,” he writes in “Walden.”

What the extrovert equivalent of Henry David Thoreau had to say on the subject is lost to history. He or she was probably out partying at the beach.

Face-to-face AA meetings trump online support AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION STUDY

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Face-to-face meetings are more effective than online groups for those trying to curb alcohol abuse, but use of web-based sobriety support sites is steadily growing, an international survey has found.

The survey of 196 adults with alcohol addiction, including some Canadians, was presented Thursday at the American Psychological Association’s annual convention in Toronto.

“Face-to-face killed it, crushed it,” said lead researcher Don Grant of Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, Calif., referring to in-person meetings versus online, or mediated, peer support for alcohol dependence.

“What we found was a very significant positive correlation between faceto-face participation and sobriety success and no correlation between mediated support and sobriety success,” Grant, a psychologist and addictions counsellor, said in an interview.

Participants in the study, recruited through Facebook and other social media platforms, completed a survey to measure their behaviours and opinions regarding 12-step meetings like those conducted by Alcoholics Anonymous and online sobriety support systems. Respondents had to have used both forms of “mutual aid” and to have been sober at least one year.

While respondents overall reported preferring face-to-face meetings, online support was increasingly being used, corresponding with a moderate drop in in-person attendance at meet-

ings, the study found.

“Sadly, they are reporting that they are decreasing their face-to-face meetings. They’re going and engaging more online,” said Grant, who credits going to AA meetings for helping him achieve almost 14 years of sobriety.

“It wasn’t huge, but it was enough to be scary,” he said of the migration toward online platforms for people overcoming problem drinking. “And it was enough to look at what is coming as the millennials, who are much more facile and live online, start to assume the majority.

“It did show enough of a migration to online to show that AA face-to-face could be in trouble.”

Surprisingly, he said, the survey revealed that respondents were more likely to lie about themselves at in-person meetings than while communicating online, despite greater anonymity in the virtual world and the fact that honesty is a bedrock value preached

by AA. “But what we found when we looked deeper is what they were lying about was their length of time sober,” said Grant, explaining that it can be difficult to admit falling off the wagon to a community of peers, particularly if a person has relapsed after years of sobriety. “(Online), they were more honest about their sobriety time. No one can see them. They could test the waters.

They were able to say that they had relapsed easier than they could in faceto-face.”

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‘WHAT WE FOUND WAS A VERY SIGNIFICANT POSITIVE CORRELATION BETWEEN FACE-TO-FACE PARTICIPATION AND SOBRIETY SUCCESS AND NO CORRELATION BETWEEN MEDIATED SUPPORT AND SOBRIETY SUCCESS.’ —DON GRANT’ FIELDING GRADUATE UNIVERSITY

to’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), called the findings interesting and a basis for further research. While there is undoubted value in people with addictions getting together for group support, the Internet does offer an alternative for those unable or unwilling to go that route, he suggested.

“This is where I think online has an advantage,” said Skinner, who was not involved in the research. “When we’re trying to set up support groups for family members or clients in recovery, you have to have a certain time, a certain place and enough people to come.

“That’s often a barrier.”

He said the ability to offer peer support to an extended group of people is a powerful dividend from the technology — and one that more and more young computer-savvy and -comfortable people will likely embrace in the

future, he said.

“The idea that computer-mediated communication is a way that people can actually get access to help ... I think is very exciting.”

While Grant worries about the future of face-to-face meetings, where alcoholics must “suit up and show up” to connect with others also struggling to stay off the bottle, he does acknowledge the benefits of online support.

“The idea that it is available 24-7365 is phenomenal,” he said, noting that the Internet also allows people who are geographically isolated or have psychological or physical disabilities to connect with others.

“They can finally get help instead of being desperate and alone,” said Grant, who advocates regular attendance at meetings, buttressed by online support when a person needs it to either get sober or to stay sober.

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CNRL posts $405M loss WARNS THAT ALBERTA’S CORPORATE TAX HIKE WILL HIT EMPLOYMENT

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Canadian Natural Resources is warning that Alberta’s corporate tax hike will hit employment, though both company executives and Premier Rachel Notley agree the steep drop in crude prices is a much bigger challenge.

The Calgary-based oil and gas giant posted a net loss of $405 million during the second quarter, mostly because of a $579-million charge related to the higher tax rate.

All things being equal, the higher tax tab means $579 million less will be invested over the lifespan of Canadian Natural’s assets, chief financial officer Corey Bieber said in an interview.

That translates into about 4,100 fewer person years of direct, indirect and induced employment in that time span, he said, citing a study by a third-party consultant.

The study wasn’t undertaken specifically to look into the impact of the tax changes, but is part of work the company routinely does as part of the regulatory process for its projects, said president Steve Laut.

Unlike many of its peers, Canadian Natural

(TSX:CNQ) has not announced staff layoffs since crude prices began their sharp decline from above US$100 a barrel a year ago to US$44.66 on Thursday.

Rather, top brass are taking a pay cut and companywide pay increases have been scrubbed.

Speaking in Edmonton, Notley said Albertans accept that higher corporate taxes are going to hit the bottom lines of companies.

“Albertans clearly considered that issue very thoroughly in the last election,” she said. Given the province’s fiscal challenges, Albertans realize it’s necessary to “pull up our socks and tighten our belts” and “everybody needs to chip in.”

She said the tumbling price of crude is having a much bigger impact on employment than the tax increase to 12 per cent from 10 per cent, which came into effect on July 1.

Bieber agrees with that assessment.

Between the first six months of 2014 and the first six months of 2015, Bieber figures the price drop had around a $2.3-billion impact on cash flow.

“The bottom line is, reduced cash flow leads to less ability to reinvest in the business and ultimately that’s what drives growth of the economy,” he said.

Canadian Natural is one of a number of major

Calgary oil companies to take a tax charge against second-quarter results because of the change in Alberta.

Last week, Canadian Oil Sands (TSX:COS) said its deferred tax expense was $120 million during the quarter, while Imperial Oil (TSX:IMO) took a $320-million charge. A $315-million tax expense at Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) was mainly due to the Alberta tax hike as well.

Without the tax expense and other items in the mix, Canadian Natural said its adjusted earnings from operations were $178 million, compared to $1.15 billion a year earlier.

The Alberta government is setting up expert panels to look into the province’s royalty rates and climate change policy. Notley said more details will be coming out next week.

Laut said until there’s clarity on what kind of additional costs may arise from both reviews, it can’t pin down 2016 spending plans.

He sees work on the Horizon oilsands expansion continuing and more drilling off the shores of Cote d’Ivoire in West Africa.

“But other than that we have to wait and see how the world shakes out.”

Agrium profits up despite drought

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — A drought in Western Canada and record rainfall in parts of the U.S. corn belt hit Agrium Inc.’s (TSX:AGU) retail sales this spring but the agricultural supplier still reported higher earnings thanks to lower production costs and higher wholesale returns.

The company’s adjusted net earnings from continuing operations were US$675 million for the second quarter, up from US$625 million for the same quarter last year. Earnings per share were US$4.90, up from US$4.34 per share last year.

The increased earnings came despite a US$346 million drop in sales to US$6.99 billion, with retail sales making up US$237 million of the decrease.

On a conference call with investors Thursday, company president and CEO Chuck Magro blamed the decline in sales on the weather.

“Weather conditions across North America were challenging, with record amounts of moisture across most of the southern corn belt and southeast U.S. in June, and a serious drought in Western Canada.”

He said the drought, which saw rain levels on average 40 per cent below normal in areas of Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, had the biggest impact on retail sales.

Farmers spent less on fertilizers and pesticides, as well as services, for struggling crops in the quarter as they tried to reduce losses. Canadian operations were also impacted by the lower Canadian dollar, cutting nutrient margins by US$10 per tonne.

But the company said the weather challenges in North America have driven crop prices higher, a trend it expects will encourage farmers to spend more money on improved crop yields. Still, crop prices are below the levels they were last year.

Agrium said its earnings were boosted especially by higher nitrogen returns, while costs were down thanks in part to lower natural gas prices.

Because of relatively low crop prices and lower than expected potash and phosphate pricing, the company reduced the top end of its 2015 guidance by US$0.75, now giving an earnings per share range of between US$7 and US$7.50.

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An artist’s rendering of the Bombardier TRAXX on the Tel Aviv-Jerusalem line. Bombardier has won a contract from Israel Railways for 62 electric locomotives valued at US$260 million, the railway said Thursday.

Bombardier wins US$260M locomotive contract in Israel THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) has won a contract from Israel Railways for 62 electric locomotives valued at US$260 million, the railway said Thursday.

The Montreal-based company’s transportation division was selected over several international rivals including Alstom and Chinese bidders.

The contract includes options for 16 more locomotives.

The locomotives are due to enter service in 2017 and operate on the new Tel Aviv-Jerusalem line.

Israel Railways is undergoing a US$3.6 billion electrification of its network that will convert 420 kilometres of railway tracks.

The locomotives can haul up to eight double deck cars or 12 single deck cars that can hold up to 1,400 people and travel up to 160 kilometres per hour.

Israel Railways is also in the process of buying 330 new double deck railway cars.

A Bombardier spokesman declined to comment because the contract has not yet been signed.

SNC-Lavalin says ethical issues no roadblock to Gordie Howe bridge contract

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — SNC-Lavalin Group doesn’t anticipate that its ethical challenges will be a roadblock to bidding on the new Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ont. Chief executive Robert Card said Thursday that he sees nothing in the federal government’s new Integrity Framework that would hamper SNC-Lavalin’s chances to win the bridge contract named for the legendary star of the Detroit Red Wings.

The bridge, connections and customs plazas are expected to cost more than US$2 billion and open to traffic in 2020.

“We have a good relationship with Public Works and I’m confident that whatever we need to do with them we will successfully do,” he said during a conference call with analysts and investors.

SNC-Lavalin was part of groups that were recently awarded two large government contracts despite facing, along with two of its subsidiaries, one count of fraud and one of corruption over its dealings in Libya. The company has said it will plead not guilty.

Card said he’s confident that the new multibillion-dollar Champlain Bridge in Montreal and the Eglinton Crosstown LRT in Toronto will deliver traditional seven to 10 per cent gross margins and create stability in spite of a challenging commodities market.

Nearly $3 billion worth of work booked in the second quarter boosted the value of its backlog to $12.4 billion.

Card said these “monster projects” can be challenging but have historically been profitable for the company.

SNC-Lavalin (TSX:SNC) shares took a big hit Thursday even though the company said its expects

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a strong second half of the year as its infrastructure and construction division recovers from challenges at two major Canadian projects that hurt its second quarter results.

On the Toronto Stock Exchange, the company’s shares closed at $40.05, down 8.42 per cent or $3.66 in Thursday trading.

The company is maintaining its outlook for the year even though its second-quarter net profit dropped 17.6 per cent to $26.5 million from $32.1 million.

“While commodities headwinds continue to build, we look forward to a strong finish to the year, particularly in the fourth quarter,” Card said.

During the quarter, SNC-Lavalin’s infrastructure revenues decreased 15.7 per cent as it faced challenging soil conditions on the tunnel portion of a mass transit project plus additional costs on a major highway project.

Operating profits at other businesses trimmed losses at its core engineering and construction business, which dropped to $18.5 million from $46.7 million a year earlier. Excluding one-time restructuring and other charges, that business earned $8.15 million, compared to a $27 million loss in the prior year.

Overall profits decreased as contributions from concessions fell to $45 million from $78.9 million — primarily as a result of the sale of SNC’s investment in the AltaLink electricity business in Alberta.

Net income amounted to 17 cents per share, down from 21 cents per share in the second quarter of 2014.

Adjusted profits were $53.2 million or 34 cents per share, short of the 48 cents per share anticipated by analysts polled by Thomson Reuters.

Total revenue for the three months ended June 30 rose to $2.25 billion from $1.7 billion in the same period last year.

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Whistler Blackcomb mountain resort says summer has been good, winter was tough WHISTLER, B.C. — The company that operates the Whistler Blackcomb mountain resort in British Columbia says its summer operations are doing well and its advance sales for the 2015-16 ski season are encouraging — especially given last winter’s tough conditions.

Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. (TSX:WB) says its total revenue for the three months ended June 30 was $35.2 million, up 2.1 per cent from $34.5 million a year earlier.

The total number of visits was also up 2.3 per cent and revenue per total visit was virtually unchanged, as a decline in ski visits was more than offset by increases in other visits.

The bottom line also improved, with a smaller net loss and higher adjusted earnings after excluding taxes and other items.

The net loss was $9.8 million, down from 10.2 million, while adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization rose to $3.3 million from $2.4 million. Chief executive Dave Brownlie says the 2014-15 ski season was one of the most challenging winters in Whistler Blackcomb’s history, so he’s pleased with the third-quarter results.

“Our summer operations are currently in full swing and, based on our results to date, we are benefiting from strong momentum in visitation as well as improved guest spending patterns,” Brownlie said Thursday. “Looking ahead to next ski season, our season pass and frequency card sales to date are encouraging and demonstrate the strong loyalty of guests in our regional market.”

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MARKETS COMPANIES OF LOCAL INTEREST

Molson Coors says deep NHL playoff runs would give it a sales boost

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

xxxday’s stock prices supplied by RBC Dominion Securities of Red Deer. For information call 341-8883.

Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 130.67 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 38.53 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.21 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . 10.05 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.54 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.70 Cdn. National Railway . . 81.87 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 205.81 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 36.20 Capital Power Corp . . . . 20.66 Cervus Equipment Corp 14.55 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 46.60 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 56.53 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 22.49 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.62 General Motors Co. . . . . 31.86 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 23.89 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.17 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 40.05 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 32.34 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 44.81 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . . 7.62 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 49.29 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 131.97 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.79 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 14.52 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 72.24 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — North American markets closed lower Thursday amid a mixed bag of U.S. economic news, with traders sitting on the sidelines ahead of Friday’s non-farm payrolls report.

The S&P/TSX composite index lost 97.08 points to 14,405.91, while the loonie gained 0.46 of a U.S. cent to close at 76.29 cents U.S. The Dow Jones industrial average was down 120.72 points at 17,419.75, the Nasdaq index fell 83.51 points to 5,056.44, and the S&P 500 declined 16.28 points to 2,083.56.

“The economy’s chugging along at a decent pace, but perhaps not as strong as we’d like to see,” said Kevin Headland, director of capital markets and strategy at Manulife Asset Management.

“I think everybody’s just looking for non-farm (payrolls data) tomorrow and waiting to see what happens there.”

The U.S. has seen a flurry of mixed economic reports in recent days that have left traders divided on when to expect a rate hike from the U.S. Federal Reserve.

The Labor Department said Thursday that initial jobless claims rose by 3,000 to 270,000 in the week that ended on Aug. 1.

But although first-time claims rose that week, the average number of new claims over the past month fell by 6,500 to 268,250 on a seasonally adjusted basis, raising some concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve could proceed with an interest rate hike in September.

However, Wednesday’s ADP private-sector employment report came in weaker than expected, causing some to predict that the rate hike will be delayed until December.

Headland said investor fears about the potential impacts of an

Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 23.14 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72.79 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 23.54 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 18.64 First Quantum Minerals . 10.28 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 17.67 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 8.19 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 2.39 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.25 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 35.36 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.31 Teck Resources . . . . . . . . 9.68 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . NA Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 25.15 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 56.56 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.72 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 23.85 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 32.81 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . . 7.49 Canyon Services Group. . 4.89 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 18.77 CWC Well Services . . . 0.2350 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . . 9.37 Essential Energy. . . . . . . 0.960 interest rate hike may be overstated.

“I don’t mind a rate hike,” Headland said. “I don’t think 25, even 50, basis points is going to change the propensity to borrow out there. I don’t think it’s going to have a material effect on the overall earnings capacity of companies. I think a lot of the U.S. dollar appreciation is priced in already.”

Despite the fact that in some instances traders have been reacting negatively to positive economic news, selling off shares in anticipation of an interest rate increase, Headland said a positive outlook for the U.S. economy outweighs the potential downsides of a rate hike.

“It’s the largest economy in the world, and if it’s moving at a decent pace, perhaps it will help lift the rest of the world and we’ll start seeing a more normalized global economy over the next couple of years,” he said.

On the commodity markets, the December gold contract rose $4.50 to US$1,090.10 an ounce, the September crude oil contract was down 49 cents at US$44.66 a barrel and the September contract for natural gas was up 1.5 cents at $2.813.

The metals and mining sector of the TSX was the biggest gainer, climbing 3.2 per cent, while the global gold segment climbed 2.1 per cent and energy rose 1.6 per cent. The health care sector lost 4.3 per cent.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at the close on Thursday at world financial market trading.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 14,405.91, down 97.08 points Dow — 17,419.75, down 120.72 points S&P 500 — 2,083.56, down 16.28 points Nasdaq — 5,056.44, down 83.51 points

Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 78.09 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 40.85 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.67 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 23.81 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 48.57 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 1.94 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 1.63 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 7.07 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 37.51 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 3.22 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 45.70 Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1800 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 73.17 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 62.63 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92.75 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 25.10 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 35.20 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 37.95 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 90.91 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 23.32 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 46.00 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 77.06 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 45.17 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.81

Currencies: Cdn — 76.29 cents US, up 0.46 of a cent Pound — C$2.0345, down 2.30 cents Euro — C$1.4326, down 0.56 of a cent Euro — US$1.0929, up 0.24 of a cent Oil futures: US$44.66 per barrel, down 49 cents (September contract) Gold futures: US$1,090.10 per oz., up $4.50 (December contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $20.120 oz., up 25.6 cents $646.86 kg., up $8.23 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: Nov ’15 $1.30 lower $500.70; Jan. ’16 $1.70 lower $498.60; March ’16 $2.00 lower $496.50; May ’16 $2.20 lower $492.30; July ’16 $2.40 lower $487.10; Nov. ’16 $2.40 lower $458.20; Jan. ’17 $2.40 lower $459.40; March ’17 $2.40 lower $461.10; May ’17 $2.40 lower $461.10; July ’17 $2.40 lower $461.10; Nov. ’17 $2.40 lower $461.10.

Barley (Western): Oct. ’15 unchanged $208.10; Dec. ’15 unchanged $208.10; March ’16 unchanged $210.10; May ’16 unchanged $211.10; July ’16 unchanged $211.10; Oct. ’16 unchanged $211.10; Dec. ’16 unchanged $211.10; March ’17 unchanged $211.10; May ’17 unchanged $211.10; July ’17 unchanged $211.10; Oct. ’17 unchanged $211.10.

Thursday’s estimated volume of trade: 202,180 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley). Total: 202,180.

Wireless growth helps boost BCE’s profits

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

Q2 RESULTS

Changes in the rules for wireless contracts gave BCE Inc. an extra bump in new subscribers and helped raise profits by 25 per cent in the second quarter.

The Montreal-based telecommunications company said Thursday that net income was $759 million or 90 cents per share, compared to $606 million or 78 cents a year ago.

The big increase was attributed to a number of other factors as well, including taking full ownership of Bell Aliant last year and gains from the sale of a 50 per cent interest in the Glentel retail business to Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B).

But it was the addition of 61,000 net postpaid subscribers in the period that stood out as a victory against one of its biggest competitors, Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B), which managed to deliver just over a third of that growth, or 24,000 customers, in the same period.

Both carriers have been in fierce competition, along with Telus (TSX:T), to retain their wireless customers after the CRTC issued rule changes that eliminate cancellation fees for wireless contracts after two years.

The new regulations, which kicked in June 3, created a so-called double cohort of wireless subscribers suddenly unshackled from their contracts, allowing them to look for a new carrier.

Telus is scheduled to report its financial results and wireless subscriber numbers for the same period on Friday.

“We again took market share from

the largest wireless carrier in the country, so we’re really pleased with the results,” said CEO George Cope in a conference call with analysts.

Over the same time last year, BCE spent $64 million more on retention costs — like subsidized phones or discounted packages — to keep customers from straying to its competitors.

“We’ll definitely see a little lift in retention spend the second half of the year and we’ll be able to absorb that within the revenue growth we’re seeing on wireless,” Cope added.

After adjustments, BCE (TSX:BCE) earned $735 million or 87 cents per share, up from $640 million or 82 cents per share.

Operating revenue increased by two per cent to $5.3 billion from $5.2 billion, with the main driver coming from its wireless services.

In its Internet division, Bell added 18,600 net subscribers and 50,000 customers to its IPTV (Bell Fibe) television service. It lost nearly 34,000 subscribers to its satellite TV service.

At the company’s media operations, which include TV channels like CTV and TSN, revenues dropped 2.8 per cent to $740 million, as advertising revenues were impacted by both the loss of the broadcast rights to the NHL playoffs and heightened competition from large social media companies.

Bell also announced details on the rollout of Bell Gigabit Fibe, its new service that will deliver higher Internet speeds of up to one Gigabit per second.

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MONTREAL — Canadian hockey fans aren’t the only ones disappointed that the country’s teams didn’t go deeper in the NHL playoffs.

Molson Coors said it didn’t see any meaningful boost in sales from the latest post-season even though four Canadian teams made it past the regular season.

“What would be helpful is if we had more Canadian teams going further, then we would start to see it,” Molson Coors Canada president Stewart Glendinning said Thursday after the company released its second-quarter results.

The Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames were defeated in the second round after besting the Ottawa Senators and Vancouver Canucks respectively.

Glendinning declined to say if the company supported the NHL adding a franchise in Quebec City — Quebecor has recently said it wants to bring pro hockey back to the city. But he said hockey and beer drinking go hand in hand.

Molson Coors said it plans to aggressively step up its advertising for the rest of this year as it looks to reverse market share losses and spur volume growth in its two largest markets — Canada and the United States.

Much of the unspecified additional spending will be targeted on Coors Light, which is getting new packaging and will be supported by new TV ads, the company said.

Molson Coors CEO Mark Hunter warned analysts during a conference call that the investments, along with the low Canadian dollar, will hurt results for the remainder of the year.

However, he said efforts to add new

products and support its brands will boost revenues and profits in the longer term.

During the second quarter, Molson Coors beat analyst expectations even though its net profit dropped 21 per cent to US$229.3 million on lower revenues and the negative impact of a higher U.S. dollar.

The company, which reports in U.S. dollars, said it earned $1.23 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30. That compared with $1.56 per diluted share or $290.7 million a year earlier.

Underlying after-tax profits decreased 9.9 per cent to $263.8 million from $292.7 million. That translated into $1.41 per diluted share, down from $1.57 per share in the second quarter of 2014.

The company was expected to earn $1.32 per share in adjusted profits on $1.009 billion of revenues, according to analysts polled by Thomson Reuters.

Molson Coors (TSX:TPX.B, NYSE:TAP) took a $22.4-million hit largely due to the lower value of the Canadian dollar and euro. It expects to lose in excess of $70 million this year as a result of the falling loonie, with another $40 million to come from contract losses in Canada and Britain.

Revenues were about $1 billion, off from $1.189 billion a year earlier.

In Canada, Molson Coors market share dipped 1.5 percentage points as sales volume decreased 6.6 per cent. Part of the market share decline flowed from weaker sales in Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces as well as its decision to raise prices.

Glendinning also said the company expects to complete a feasibility study by the end of the year to determine whether to update its old brewery in Montreal or build a new operation.

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Business owner Katherina Athanasopoulou poses at the entrance of her workshop in central Athens on Thursday. Athanasopoulou says recent export orders to Germany have been cancelled because of payment disruptions caused by capital controls in Greece. The government is racing to finalize a new bailout deal by Aug. 20 that would provide relief for the country’s troubled banks.

Greek creditors see progress in bailout talks SAY DEAL IS POSSIBLE BY AUG. 20

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ATHENS, Greece — Greece’s talks with its creditors on a vital third bailout are making “satisfactory progress,” the European Union executive said Thursday in its most upbeat assessment so far, as Athens stocks rebounded three days after their worst plunge in decades.

A European Commission spokeswoman, Mina Andreeva, said the lenders are hoping to finalize the 85-billion euro ($92.5 billion) agreement in time for a major Greek debt repayment in two weeks.

“We believe this is an ambitious yet possible timetable,” she said.

“Our teams (have been) on the ground (for) almost two weeks, and they report satisfactory progress.”

The radical left government on Wednesday said Athens was hoping to avoid extending negotiations and having to seek an interim loan to cover the Aug. 20 payment, worth more than 3 billion euros ($3.27 billion) to the European Central Bank.

Greece has already received nearly 240 billion euros in rescue loans since it was drummed out of international markets in 2010.

But although it tamed budget deficits through severe spending and income cuts, tax hikes and market reforms, the country still requires a third bailout.

The terms of the new loan are being worked out in Athens in talks between government officials and lead negotiators from the European Commission, ECB and International Monetary Fund.

The Athens stock exchange gained 3.65 per cent Thursday, three days after its disastrous opening — when a sixth of listed companies’ value went up in smoke — following a forced fiveweek closure.

Banks, which saw huge losses over

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the past three days, gained a collective 18 per cent.

But state budget execution figures released Thursday showed that last year’s modest primary surplus — which excludes debt costs — has been all but wiped out in the first half of 2015.

The January-June surplus was 238 million euros, compared to 1.8 billion a year earlier.

It was the latest in a string of gloomy figures this week, which reflected the damage wrought by the government’s forced decision to close Greek banks at the end of June, to stop depositors emptying their accounts.

Many Greeks feared that talks with creditors were heading for collapse, which would bankrupt the recessionplagued country and force it out of the euro currency union, rendering their savings worthless.

As a result of the capital controls, which remain in place although banks have reopened for limited business, manufacturing, as well as business and consumer sentiment, plummeted, while small businesses’ turnover halved in July.

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3D solar power Israel and Finland at first glance do not have a whole lot in common.

Obviously average ambient temperature is the most apparent, one country a desert, the other snow-bound for most of the year.

Comparatively Finland is reserved about its Viking lineage, while Israel is quite outspoken and independent wherever their heritage is concerned.

When it comes to innovation and development, both countries are motivated by a LORNE complete lack of hydrocarbon OJA resources; the need for this resource drives all modern civilizations, theirs being no exception.

This is where their unity in thinking starts to converge.

A small start-up company in Israel has developed a 3D printing method for photovoltaic modules which reduces the cost of production. With the precision inherent in the 3D printing systems, the photovoltaics panel’s overall efficiency is increased by 0.4 per cent. One printer module, with their patented PTP (Pattern Transfer Printing) process, can easily be added to the manufacturing facility. When installed, the mechanism will reduce the amount of silver paste consumed by 70 per cent and increase effectiveness in fabrication. Utilight Ltd. claims annual savings in a 4 megawatt plant of $500,000 in silver and $500,000 in increased efficacy.

With funding from the Israeli government and independent investors, the founders of Utilight deliberately developed the equipment to be complementary to existing production lines. The company’s management team have extensive experience with electronics and optical systems, holding doctorates and degrees in physics and material science. They

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recognized that photovoltaics is no longer a “niche market” and argue that by 2050 “solar energy may be our main source of energy.”

At the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd. Researchers have used 3D printing to develop and “create a solar electric forest”. Using a new mass production method using organic photovoltaics (OPV), they manufactured leaf shaped solar panels, 200 of which can generate 10.4 watts of power in full sunlight. OPV printed “leaves” have a distinct advantage, that being, cost of production and speed of manufacture.

The process developed at VTT can make 100 meters of material per minute, and because organics have a limited life span they have ensured that the materials used can be recycled.

Organic photovoltaics are not as efficient as their silicon based counterparts but the research group is working on inorganic perovskite solar leaves. Preliminary results rival that of silicon based photovoltaics with efficiencies of 19 per cent in the lab.

The “leaves” formed by the 3D printed solar materials attach to “tree trunks” printed from wood based materials.

These tree trunks provide containment for the wiring which connects to an inverter to utilize the electrical power generated. Sensitive enough to be used indoors and charge electronics or provide light using LED technologies, these “solar forests” provide a functional and aesthetically pleasing perspective on alternate energy generation.

Each month innovative technologies increase the affordability and efficiency of photovoltaics. It is feasible that by 2050 most of the world’s electrical power will be produced by alternate means. The hydrocarbon resource poor countries will make it so.

Lorne Oja is an energy consultant, power engineer and a partner in a company that installs solar panels, wind turbines and energy control products in Central Alberta. He built his first off-grid home in 2003. His column appears every second Friday in the Advocate. Contact him at: lorne@solartechnical.ca.

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Suzuki Foundation finds heavy metals in biosolids sent to Merritt compost plant KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Opponents of the shipment of biosolids to the Nicola Valley near Merritt, B.C., have gained some ammunition, thanks to a recent lab analysis from a well-known environmental group.

Suzuki Foundation senior science and policy adviser John Werring examined one biosolids deposit, believed to have come from a sewage treatment plant on Annacis Island, a mainly industrial area of Delta, at the mouth of the Fraser River.

Biosolids, which are the organic materials left over from recycled and treated sewage, and Werring says chemicals and contaminants from Annacis Island are transferred to the sludge.

He says many of the contaminants are hydrophobic, meaning they won’t dissolve in water, so they remain in the biosolids, which are then shipped to places like the one in Merritt, where a composting facility is operating.

According to Werring, the lab analysis of biosolids from Annacis Island contained alarmingly high amounts of dangerous toxins, with heavy metal content well in excess of provincial guidelines.

The Ministry of Environment says biosolids contain nutrients essential for plant growth and can be safely applied, but critics of the Merritt-area biosolids operation say it is too close to the Nicola River, which supplies drinking water to the region.

NASA to Congress: You shortchanged U.S. rocket spending WASHINGTON — NASA is asking Congress for another half billion dollars to pay Russia to fly astronauts to the International Space Station.

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden on Wednesday sent a letter to Congress requesting $490 million to pay for six seats on Soyuz rockets for astronauts to fly through 2017. That comes to nearly $82 million a seat, up from $71 million a seat.

Bolden blamed Congress for needing the extra money for seats. In his letter, Bolden said Congress didn’t add enough to the commercial space program so that launches from U.S. soil had to be pushed back two years, requiring more Russian rides. NASA wanted the money to help private space companies Space X and Boeing pay for new rockets and capsules that would launch from America.

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Open House to discuss rezoning application for 4311 49 Avenue (Red Deer Lodge Hotel & Conference Centre) (Red Deer, Alberta) – Residents are encouraged to attend an Open House on Tuesday, August 4, 2015, as part of the public consultation process in reviewing a rezoning application for 4311 49 Avenue in the greater downtown.

Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2015 Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Location: Red Deer Lodge, 4311 49 Avenue, Red Deer The landowner has applied to rezone the land from the C4 Commercial (Major Arterial) District to C1 Commercial (City Centre) District to allow for greater future redevelopment flexibility.

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The International Space Station, with a crew of six onboard, is seen in silhouette as it transits the moon at roughly five miles per second, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015, in Woodford, Va. Onboard are; NASA astronauts Scott Kelly and Kjell Lindgren: Russian Cosmonauts Gennady Padalka, Mikhail Kornienko, Oleg Kononenko, and Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui.

The Open House will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to receive more information, ask questions and provide feedback. If you have any questions please contact Christi Fidek, Senior Planner at (403) 406-8701 or christi.fidek@reddeer.ca.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Development Officer Approvals On August 4, 2015, the Development Officer issued approvals for the following applications: Permitted Use

Dr. Caroline Krivuzoff-Sanderson DMD is very pleased to welcome back to Red Deer and to her dental practice

Davenport 1. Compass Geomatics Ltd. – a 0.33 m variance to the minimum rear yard to the doors, to an existing detached garage, located at 90 Drummond Avenue.

Laredo 2. True-Line Contracting Ltd. – a 0.16 m variance to the minimum rear yard, to a proposed single-family dwelling, to be located at 146 Lalor Drive.

DR. ROBERT KURIO DDS

Riverside Light Industrial 3. Scott Builders Inc. – a 580.2 m2 addition to an industrial warehouse, to be located at 4620 62 Street.

• New Patients are warmly welcomed • Comprehensive general dental services offered for all ages

Discretionary Use Eastview Estates 4. S. Kroetsch – an approval of use for a home-based business for massage therapy, to be located at 52 Elder Street.

Laredo

We look forward to caring for your dental needs www.drcarolinedentist.com

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Sunnybrook South 6. C. Bradley – an approval of use for a home-based business for speech therapy, to be located at 10 Shaw Close.

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Mom denies child’s eye problems Dear Annie: About three years ago, I did something very stupid. I looked at a solar eclipse.

I thought it would last only a minute and, not wanting to miss it, I ran outside and squinted at it through my sunglasses. I fully acknowledge that I can only blame myself for that.

MITCHELL The next days & SUGAR and weeks were some of the scariest of my life. My vision became blurry and I had a hard time focusing. I feared that I might not recover my sight and that my center of vision might always be skewed because

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I had looked directly at the sun.

Thankfully, my vision gradually recovered. But one thing about this episode has left me deeply troubled.

When I thought I would be permanently blinded, I needed love and support.

However, my mother quickly became convinced that I was faking it. She insisted that none of it was real, it was all in my head and I was just imagining everything. It was frustrating and confusing. Why would she deny that I was having a medical problem? Why would she take a position that could only hurt our relationship?

Last week, during an eye exam, the doctor noticed a spot and diagnosed me with a textbook case of solar maculopathy. I passed this confirmation along to my mother, but even now, she won’t acknowledge how wrong, and in some ways cruel, her denial and indifference were.

In my right eye, I have a dark spot that follows wherever I look. I’ve grown

used to it, but it is a constant reminder of this troubling episode.

Am I wrong to continue feeling hurt?

Or does this reveal something about our relationship and her moral character? — S. Dear S.: Denial is a very powerful emotion.

It allows someone like your mother to refuse to believe that you have a serious problem and what it could mean to your future. She needed comfort, too, and this is where she found it.

Is Mom’s behavior toward you otherwise close and loving? If so, we would put this in the past. Continuing to dwell on the hurt will only make you bitter and will alienate the two of you, which we assume is not what you want.

Dear Annie: I’d like to comment further on the letter from “Shepherdsville, Ky.,” regarding poor grammar.

My pet peeves are those who say “pitcher” for “picture.” In Wisconsin,

numerous individuals say “youse guys” instead of “you guys” and “liberry” for “library.” And last, but not least, it irks me when my husband and I are at a restaurant and the server asks, “What can I get for you guys?” I am not a guy.

I am far from perfect, and maybe a little picky, but I find these things very annoying.

And I, too, feel better now after venting. —Miss Picky in Wisconsin Dear Wisconsin: You’re welcome.

We all deal with small, trivial irritations on a daily basis. Some people are more bothered by them than others, so we’re happy to help when you need to let off a little steam.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@ comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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Friday, August 7 LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): C E L E B R I T I E S B O R N Pace yourself today Lions. If ON THIS DATE: you have to do Charlize Theron, research, book 39; Sidney Croswork or pay bills, by, 27; David Dumake sure you chovny, 54 take your time THOUGHT OF and don’t rush.

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H A P P Y 22): Can you be BIRTHDAY: extra diplomatic JOANNE Clever, funny and and oh-so disMADELEINE sociable, you apcreet? You’ve MOORE proach life with been told somegreat gusto. thing in strict But you must confidence so learn to pace yourmake sure you self, otherwise you run the risk keep it to yourself Virgo. If in of burn-out. doubt, follow your intuition.

ARIES (March 21-April LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): 19): Rams are running around Librans adore outer beauty multitasking all over the place and fashion. but are you actually getting Today, take a look at what anything done? makes you tick on the inside When it comes to money - at your sense of self-worth matters and shared resources, and core values and as you things are in a state of flux. appreciate your own inner gorTAURUS (April 20-May geousness.

20): Changes are brewing on SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. the home front, which could 21): You’re in the mood to lead to more personal free- communicate. Contacts with dom. colleagues, clients or customYou’re feeling unusually ers prove beneficial, but make restless but make sure you fin- sure you do all the relevant ish uncompleted tasks before checks before you commit to a you launch something new. new course of action.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Superficial chit-chat wont be Dec. 21): Adventurous Archers appreciated today Twins.

— if you stay cooped up inDon’t skim over the surface, side all day you’ll go crazy! time to take more care and dig The planets activate your resta lot deeper. less gene so it’s time to travel, Relationships improve as study, play sport or get out into the day develops. the great outdoors.

CANCER (June 21-July CAPRICORN (Dec. 2222): The stars focus firmly on Jan. 19): Look at your goals finances, so it’s a suitable time and aspirations in a practical to re-balance the household way. Are you doing what you budget. want to do? Are you heading in Don’t have one? Now’s the right direction? Don’t carry the time to start, as you work on regardless — it’s time to on developing some money tweak your plans. muscles.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.

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18): There could be some conflict between work and relationship responsibilities. If you are organized and disciplined — not your strong points — then you’ll be able to juggle both commitments well.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): With four planets visiting your wellbeing zone, focus on improving your health and fitness. But it will only work if you choose an eating plan and exercise routine that is flexible and enjoyable.

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

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TORONTO — Emily Wight insists you don’t have to break the bank to eat well.

Her new cookbook, Well Fed, Flat Broke: Recipes for Modest Budgets and Messy Kitchens”(Arsenal Pulp Press), stems from a blog she began writing after graduating from university.

“It was the perfect subject matter for the times,” Wight says.

“Student loans were about to become payable and I was still just getting into full-time work.

“It seems to appeal to people because a lot of us are in the same boat.

You don’t want to sacrifice taste and you want to look forward to your meals, but on the other hand, you’ve got your rent to pay, your daycare to pay and it’s expensive.”

Now the 32-year-old is balancing a career in communications at the University of British Columbia and motherhood, with toddler Hunter, who will be four in November. But she eked out enough time to write her book, with tips and recipes gleaned from years of frugality.

“You don’t have to have expensive ingredients to make a satisfying meal.

I find I can make a perfectly delicious pasta sauce with canned tomatoes that are the no-name brand, so you don’t feel you have to go out and buy the most expensive thing in order for it to be good,” she says from Vancouver.

“You can have delicious and luxurious and satisfying meals on a budget.”

To control her spending, her food budget has its own bank account.

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In your own sweet way MUSICAL WORLDS COLLIDE ON THE SHORES OF SYLVAN LAKE WHEN THE RDSO AND JAZZ MUSICIANS PERFORM TUNES

BY DAVE AND IOLA BRUBECK

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF Two musical worlds will happily collide when Jazz at the Lake musicians perform with the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra on the shores of Sylvan Lake next weekend.

The combined orchestras will play In Your Own Sweet Way and other tunes by legendary jazz composer and pianist Dave Brubeck and his wife, Iola, on Aug. 15, at a fundraising concert at Centennial Park.

Performing from the jazz side of the mix will be the Brubecks’ son, renowned drummer Dan Brubeck, now based in Washington State. He will bring a couple of members of his West Coast quartet — pianist Tony Foster and vocalist/bassist Adam Thomas.

This trio will be joined on stage by acclaimed Central Alberta-based jazz crooner Cheryl Fisher and saxophonist Eric Allison, who organize the annual Jazz at the Lake festival.

From the classical side of the spectrum will come 30 musicians from the RDSO, conducted by music director Claude Lapalme. While more used to playing Bach than Brubeck, the RDSO musicians are excited to join the jazz players in performing tunes written by Dan’s celebrated parents.

The late Dave and Iola created beautiful music together and helped shape modern jazz during their 70-year personal and professional partnership.

Dan’s father, who died in 2012, is considered one of the foremost proponents of cool jazz, creating Take Five, I’m In a Dancing Mood, The Duke and other songs that have become classics. Some of his fans might not realize there are words for many compositions that are better known as instrumentals, said Dan. While the melodies were created

by Dan’s father, the lyrics were often penned by his mother, Iola, who was an exceptional person in her own right.

Dave Brubeck met Iola Whitlock at the College of the Pacific in California. She was an aspiring actress who later became an educator, radio producer and writer, and also served as her husband’s business manager throughout his long career.

Dan remembers his mom writing lyrical poetry that could inspire his father to write a song.

She also helped her husband’s popularity explode among young audiences by suggesting he do a tour of music colleges. Dan said this idea was later picked up by the Grateful Dead and helped that rock band build a fanatical following.

Over the years, Iola, who died at age 90 in 2014, became Dave’s chief librettist and lyricist, collaborating on a dozen sacred choral compositions, a jazz opera, and almost three dozen

songs performed by her husband and others.

Dan believes his parents’ partnership centred on “a real respect for each other, and each other’s opinions.” Hearing their music from the 1950s performed with orchestration in such a lovely setting will be like a

course, In Your Own Sweet Way. Dan’s quartet recently put out a recording of his parents’ songs as a legacy project. He was thrilled when the CD received a four-star review from DownBeat Magazine. “It’s the jazz bible. I feel very fortunate,” he added.

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When (the jazz musicians) start playing, we just sit back and look at them and go, how do they do that? It’s great thrill.

— Claude Lapalme Music director Technicolour experience, he admitted, with a chuckle.

Some collaborative songs on the concert bill are Weep No More, It’s a Raggy Waltz, Strange Meadowlark, Summer Song, Travelin’ Blues and, of

The drummer is happy to be performing with colleagues Allison and Fisher, whom he has known through past performances at the Jazz at the Lake festival.

In its debut Sylvan Lake concert,

the RDSO will also be performing an original composition by Fisher, arranged by Lapalme.

Although Dan Brubeck has performed jazz concerts with other classical orchestras, this is the first time he will share the stage with the RDSO, and looks forward to it.

Lapalme said the orchestra has long waited to work with the Jazz at the Lake folks.

The classical and jazz worlds have developed a mutual appreciation.

Classical musicians admire sophisticated jazz harmonies, and the fact that jazz players can do what most classical orchestra musicians can’t — improvise, said Lapalme.

“When they start playing, we just sit back and look at them and go, how do they do that? It’s a great thrill.”

Whether or not audience members are familiar with Dave Brubeck’s music, Lapalme feels it will be a magical listening experience on the shores of Sylvan Lake.

Tickets for the concert, which benefits both the RDSO and Jazz at the Lake, are available through the RDSO office. They are $125 per person (including dinner and a drink). Gates open at 6:30 p.m. The concert starts at 8 p.m. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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TOP: Dave and Iola Brubeck helped shape modern jazz during their 70-year personal and professional partnership. One of the foremost proponents of cool jazz, Dave wrote such memorable hits as ‘Take 5,’ while Iola penned the lyrics.

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ABOVE: Dave and Iola Brubeck’s son, renowned drummer Dan Brubeck, will be joined on stage by two members of his West Quartet, Central Alberta-based jazz crooner Cheryl Fisher and saxophonist Eric Allison.

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ABOVE and BELOW: The Jesse Roads Band performs on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Alberta’s Own Music and Arts Festival at Tail Creek Race Way in Nevis.

Roads blazing his own trail POPULAR MUSICIAN HAS NO REGRETS ABOUT CHOOSING PERFORMING OVER SCHOOL

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF

— JESSE ROADS JESSE ROADS BAND

birthdays. “My kids tend to have two Christmases and two birthdays, one with their mom and one with their dad, and that works because they know we love them and that’s the way it is...”

The pay-off is Roads gets to do what he loves.

“I’m not working in the oilpatch,

No one is asking Tom Cruise about Scientology — and that’s not surprising

BY EMILY YAHR ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES

Show host Jon Stewart, a master at calling out hypocrisy, interviewing Cruise this week and completely gliding over the topic, instead bantering about workout routines. That puzzle, of course, is quickly solved by the fact that Comedy Central and Paramount Pictures (which produces Mission Impossible) are both owned by Viacom.

It’s the same reason why embattled NBC Universal stars want to stick to the NBC’s Today show.

Gilbert sums up the current state of Hollywood publicity succinctly: “Tom Cruise as an institution depends on a degree of complicity between the people who profit from his movies and the people who pay to see them,” she writes, “with everyone involved agreeing not to ask too many tough questions and ruin the fun.”

It’s one of the risks of being a celebrity: something controversial is going on in your personal life, but it’s right around when your new movie premieres. So you are contractually obligated to be interviewed on television.

Tom Cruise isn’t the first star to find himself in this situation, as he’s making the press rounds for Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation several months after HBO’s Scientology documentary Going Clear accused the church (and by extension Cruise, its most famous member) of some horrific behavior. The church denied everything, yet Cruise hasn’t been able to answer or dodge any questions about the film — because he hasn’t GALAXY CINEMAS RED DEER been asked about it at all.

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where I’m gone for a month at a time and making money at a job I hate doing,” said the guitarist, who also does event promotion with his Green Goose creative consulting company. He knows that not everyone who plays music is lucky enough to make a living from it.

“I’m very thankful that people come

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Newseum spokesman Jonathan Thompson said in a news release that the museum will acquire the set, including the desk, globe and props, after Stewart hosts his final episode Thursday night.

Red Deer College alumni awarded MusicCounts Fred Sherratt Award A Red Deer College alumni was one of 12 outstanding music graduates from across Canada to be awarded a 2015 MusiCounts Fred Sherratt Award.

Rachel Peacock, a flutist and harpist from Rimbey, spent her time at RDC productively by contributing to the Chamber Choir, the Flute Ensemble and Symphonic Winds. Peacock is described as a “remarkable musician

and see us play, and I’m very thankful to have fans.”

Roads, who hasn’t given up on his personal life, having a live-in partner and stepdaughter, counts the City of Red Deer and local bar owners among his biggest supporters. The municipality has hired him to perform on the Ross Street Patio, and his band has regularly played at local venues.

“Red Deer has been awesome.

There isn’t this kind of camaraderie in other places. Other (artists) have said they can’t believe the support in Red Deer. It doesn’t exist in other cities.”

Roads has released various singles, as well as a 2013 full-length album that receives some local radio play.

The melodic tunes No Love, One More Time and the groove-driven Buffalo Run show different facets of his alt-rock band, which includes bassist Carl Stretton and drummer Sam Leszczinski.

Roads’ band members really look forward to their first headlining gig at the three-day Alberta’s Own independent music festival. It goes from Aug. 14 to 16 and also includes performances from Northern Pikes, Honeymoon Suite, Prism and many other groups.

“It’s like playing at a reunion — with family you didn’t know you had,” said Roads, describing the close fraternity that springs up between musicians. He credits Alberta’s Own organizer Rob Bouvier for being a huge supporter of indie music, and for “providing us with such a great place for independent bands to play.”

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and high-achieving academic.”

She received $2,500 and a trip to Toronto from the music education charity to attend an educational day of networks and touring the Universal Music Canada and Bell Media headquarters.

The annual Fred Sherratt Awards are given out annually to talented music program graduates. They are named in honour of a broadcasting pioneer.

Stars from Orange Is the New Black and Glee join NBC’s The Wiz Live!

NEW YORK — Uzo Aduba from Orange Is the New Black and Amber Riley from Glee have joined the cast of NBC’s Dec. 3 live production of The Wiz Live! as witches.

Aduba, best known for her role as Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren on the Netflix series set in a prison, will play Glinda, the Good Witch of the South.

Riley, who played Mercedes Jones on Glee for six seasons, will play Addaperle, the Good Witch of the North.

The rest of the cast includes Queen Latifah as The Wiz, Mary J. Blige as the Wicked Witch of the West and David Alan Grier as the Cowardly Lion. Newcomer Shanice Williams from New Jersey will play Dorothy.

The show is adapted from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum.

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From a vantage point of 18 years in the music business, Jesse Roads can look back at a trail of “awesome” highs and some excruciating lows.

And he’s only 34 years old.

The popular Red Deer-based musician, who performs with his Jesse Roads Band on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Alberta’s Own Music and Arts Festival at the Tail Creek Race Way in Nevis, dropped out of high school to become a full-time performer.

“It’s probably not the smartest decision,” admitted Roads, who grew up in Raymond and Taber, Alta.

But having thought of little else since getting his first guitar at age eight, he believes music was the only real choice he had.

Roads was called into his school guidance councillor’s office at age 15 or 16 and told he’d better decide what he wants from life. “He told me I’d better pick school and guarantee I wouldn’t be absent anymore, or pick the music side.”

It was no contest, said Roads.

He remembers his teenage self feeling that playing for audiences is “life-changing in its awesomeness... I thought it would get me the girl and a new world of popularity ... although it didn’t exactly work out that way...”

As a 15-year-old, he recalled thinking he’d be a rock star by the time he was 20. “When I was 20, I thought, by the time I was 25 it would all work out,” Roads added.

“But by the time I was 30, I thought maybe I need to adjust what I consider to be success...”

After almost two decades of slogging in bars and at festivals, Roads can still go from playing for a couple thousand fans one night to performing for a handful of listeners the next.

He realizes very, very few talented musicians make the big-time. And he knows that pursuing music has exacted a high personal cost.

“There’s a toll. You have to choose music over your friends and sometimes even over your family,” said Roads.

The twice-divorced father of fo frequently signs on for gigs that take him out of town, even on his children’s

‘I’M NOT WORKING IN THE OILPATCH, WHERE I’M GONE FOR A MONTH AT A TIME AND MAKING MONEY AT A JOB I HATE DOING. I’M VERY THANKFUL THAT PEOPLE COME AND SEE US PLAY, AND I’M VERY THANKFUL TO HAVE FANS.’

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ORR Sara Mowforth Dunbar Feb. 24, 1919 - July 31, 2015 Sara, beloved mother, wife, grandmother and greatgrandmother, passed away peacefully at Harmony Homes, Red Deer. She is survived by her loved daughters Carole, Denise and Candace, their partners, Rick Pow, Gord Greer and Jack Smalley; two granddaughters, Tegan and her husband Chris Keil, and Devon Smalley and her fiancé Casey Jensen; four greatgrandchildren, Felicity, Torran, Lachlan and Corbin; and her younger sister, Sandy Mayes. Sara, who always called Vancouver home, was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Ethel Dunbar, her older sister, Jae Hodgson and her adored husband, Oscar. Sara (Ethel) was born in Esquimalt, where Tom was stationed in the Navy serving on HMCS Rainbow which was the first ship commissioned by the Canadian Navy. After the war the family returned to Paswegin, SK. Sara loved being on the farm but the 1930s depression forced the family to abandon the farm and move to Vancouver. There, Sara discovered the delights of the ocean and magazines - both of which proved to be life-long loves. Sara met Oscie at Locarno Beach - he was the freckled lifeguard and she was the beauty in the white bathing suit. After a seven year engagement, they married on June 8, 1945 at the Little Church Around the Corner in New York and then returned to Bahrain, where Oscie had been working for Cal-Tex. With Oscie’s career as a chemical engineer, Sara became a master at buying, selling and decorating houses all over the world, including ‘the wreck’, which soon became a showcase, in Red Deer. A creative seamstress and avid skier, she made herself a better golfer and bridge player through perseverance and hard work.

Family was all important to Sara. She lovingly gave her daughters the tools to make choices and to realize that all choices have consequences. She and Oscie loved all the ‘sons’ that came into the family. She reveled in being a grandmother and great-grandmother, holding all of them in her arms, save for this year’s addition, Corbin. She will be missed. Words cannot express the gratitude the family has for the compassionate and secure life Renee White and all her staff gave Mom over the past 7 years at Harmony Homes. On August 1, the family celebrated Sara’s life at a family dinner with plenty of laughter and good food. Her ashes will be added to Oscie’s and they will be together forever. Flowers are gratefully declined; in lieu, to celebrate her life-long love for animals, donations in Sara’s memory are suggested to Medicine River Wildlife Centre, Medicine River Wildlife Centre, Box 115, Spruce View, Alberta, T0M 1V0. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com.

Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer.

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NIELSEN Keith August 31, 1953 - August 1, 2015 Keith Nielsen of Red Deer, AB went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Saturday, August 1st, 2015 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital surrounded by his wife and children. He had fought a good fight with pancreatic cancer for over 11 years which was an amazing miracle. We were very blessed to have Keith with us for several years more than what was expected. We packed those 11 years with weddings, grandchildren, trips, cruises, 60th birthday, 40th anniversary celebrations and much, much more! Keith was born on August 31st, 1953 in Red Deer, AB. He lived in Central Alberta all his life except for 3 years when he attended college and university. He graduated from Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School in 1971 and the University of Alberta in 1977 with a Bachelor of Education degree. After he graduated, he started farming instead of teaching and loved working with his dad and brother for over 20 years on the farm southeast of Red Deer. In 1994 he changed directions and worked in the oil field service industry and later in commercial real estate. All who worked with Keith respected him for his hard work ethic and selfless attitude, knowing that he cared for them in a caring and unconditional way, even if he hardly knew them. He always portrayed a godly and integral life in all he did. Keith attended Deer Park Alliance Church faithfully all his life and was involved with his wife in many areas of ministry in his 61 years. He was especially known and loved for his warm smile and friendly handshake and helping anyone that met him to feel welcome. He wanted others to find the same joy and hope that he had in his faith with his Saviour, Jesus Christ. Keith is survived by his wife, Sharon, of 41 years, his sons, Donovan (Joanne) Nielsen and Blair (Jessica) Nielsen, his daughters, Karina (Kevin) Wilkie and Kara (Dave) Ryan. He was blessed with 8 grandchildren in the last 9 years, Jenna, Josiah, Jordan, Devin, Julia, Oakley, Kinley and Livia. He also leaves his mother, Florence Nielsen, his brothers, Allan (Darleen), Les (Karen), Howard (Amanda) and Barry (Maine), his sisters, Kathy (Tim) McBeth and Norma (Roy) Bennett. He was also dearly loved by his father-in-law, Walter (Selma) Southorn, his brother-in-laws, Kerry (Cheryl) Southorn and Dale (Elisabeth) Southorn and sister-in-law, Lynette (Mike) Marti and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Brendan in 1980, his father, Andrew Nielsen, mother-in-law, Evelyn Southorn, and brother-in-law, Cameron McLean. A memorial service will be held to celebrate & remember Keith’s life on Saturday, August 8th at 2:00 pm at Deer Park Alliance Church (2960 39 St, Red Deer, AB). Memorial donations may be given to the Gideon ministry or to a memorial fund for Keith at Deer Park Alliance Church.

Email may be sent to memoriesofkeithnielsen@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/memoriesofkeithnielsen.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com.

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MILLER James Scott Jan. 26, 1952 - July 31, 2015 It is with great sadness that the family of James Scott Miller (Scott) announces the peaceful passing of their husband, father and grandfather on July 31, 2015 at the age of 63. Scott is survived by his loving wife Janice, his daughter Chelsey (Ryan), his two sons Michael and Bradley and his grandchildren; Hailey, Riley, Emmit and Aiden. He is also survived by his father James Rex Miller and his brother Craig. Scott was predeceased by his mother Joyce and his brother Grant. Scott was a loving husband, father, uncle, grandfather, friend, educator and was loved by many. As the industrial arts teacher at River Glen School from 1980 to 2000 and an RCMP Auxiliary Constable, Scott positively affected the lives of many. Scott’s passions and talents included fine woodworking, painting and caring for his family. He was an intelligent, kind, gentle, humble and honest person and the beauty of this world is diminished with his departure.

His family takes great solace in knowing that his spirit lives on in heaven, in those who knew him and through the lives that he affected. A public viewing will be held on Friday, August 7, 2015 at 6-8 pm at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67A Street (Taylor Drive) Red Deer, Alberta. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Public viewing at 9am, with the funeral following at 10am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3002 - 47 Ave Red Deer, Alberta.

Burial at AltoRest, then lunch after back at the church.

NEIBAUER John 1931 - 2015 Mr. John Alfred Neibauer went home to be with the Lord, following a lengthy illness, at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at the age of 84 years. John was born on July 3, 1931 to John and Lydia Neibauer, at Medicine Hat, Alberta. In 1951, he married Thelma Heer and they raised their family in the Trochu Area of Alberta. John will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Kathleen (Andrew) Brown, Sherry (Ted) Sobecki and Sandra (Glenn) Keeler; his son, Kelly Neibauer; five grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. He will also be sadly missed by a sister, Louise Lamb and his good friend, Dorothy Pennington; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his wife of fifty-nine years, Thelma, two brothers and two sisters. A Memorial Service will be held at the Cornerstone Gospel Church, 5911 - 63 Street, Red Deer, Alberta on Monday, August 10, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.

If desired, Memorial Donations in John’s honor may be made directly to the Cornerstone Gospel Church, 5911 - 63 Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 5N8.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Quinn Edwards, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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MORRIS Terry Alan April 16, 1947 - Aug. 4, 2015 Mr. Terry Alan Morris passed away peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, with his loving family by his side, at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at the age of 68 years. Terry was a motorcycle enthusiast and his career at Turple Bros. in Red Deer spanned over forty-five years. He was honest and hard working, and he always put his family first. Terry will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife, Pat; one son, Terry Jr. (Kelly), one daughter, Tennille; and two grandchildren, Kendra and Carter, whom he was so proud of and cherished very much. He will also be sadly missed by two brothers, Sandy (Jackie) and Kevin (Brenda), as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. Cremation entrusted to Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, Red Deer, Alberta. The family would like to extend our sincere thanks to our best friend, LaVerne Stevenson for taking over; doing everything, and for your love and support to help us get through this. We would also like to express our sincere thanks to all the Doctors, Nurses and Charge Nurse, Terry on Unit 32, for being so kind and compassionate; and to Erin Bowers, Registered Dietician for being my sounding board.

I could call on you any time for help and advice. If desired, Memorial Donations in Terry’s honour may be made directly to the Canadian Red Cross at www.redcross.ca or to the Lending Cupboard at www.lendingcupboard.ca.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Gordon R. Mathers, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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Obituaries SPEER Faye M. Speer of Red Deer, Alberta passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at the age of 58 years.

Faye will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by many beloved family members, and a host of cherished friends. With respect for Faye’s wishes, no formal Funeral Service will be held. Cremation took place at the Central Alberta Crematorium, Red Deer. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Faye’s Memory may be made directly to the charity of one’s choice.

Condolences to the Speer Family may also be expressed by email to: special_reflections@telusplanet.net Cremation Arrangements for the Late Faye M. Speer entrusted to the care of

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LIEURANCE Thurlow Lann Thurlow Lann Lieurance died, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family on August 3, 2015.

Lann was born in Wichita, Kansas on October 31, 1946 to Thurlow and Meta (Mulconery) Lieurance. The family eventually settled in Topeka, where Lann graduated from Hayden High School. He obtained three degrees in the course of his life, including a Masters of Music Education from the University of Idaho. Lann joined the US Army in 1968 and served until 1971. During this time he was a member of the Fort Riley Army Band, a highlight of which was playing at President Eisenhower’s funeral. Lann moved to Dawson Creek, BC in 1975 to teach music to elementary, high school and Northern Lights College students and became the director of the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre. He moved to Calgary in 1997 to start his own business as an independent instrument repair technician, eventually relocating the business to Red Deer while living in Lacombe. Lann’s passion was music - mastering performing, directing, band leading, teaching, composing, and arranging. He loved nature, road trips and a good scotch. Being a father and grandfather was one of his greatest joys. He lived life to the fullest, sharing his playful sense of humour along the way. He leaves behind wife Barbara; daughters Cara (Dan Keto), Barbara (Greg Wong) and their mother Pamela Lieurance; daughters Kim (Denis Boutin), Karen and Inga Taube; sister Lynne (Dan) Metz; nephews and niece Mike, Marci and Jim (Faye) Metz; and grandchildren Laine WongLieurance and Ben and Mia Boutin. The family will honour Lann’s life on August 15, 2015 at 3:00 pm at Fairview Cemetery in Lacombe, AB. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Doctors Without Borders, 720 Spadina Avenue, Suite 402 Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 2T9.

Condolences may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of arrangements.

Phone: 403.782.3366 or 403.843.3388 “A Caring Family, Caring for Families”

DIETZEN 1938 - 2015 Mr. Jacob ‘Jack’ Dietzen of Red Deer passed away peacefully at Bethany CollegeSide with his family at his side on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at the age of 77 years. Jack was born in 1938 on the family farm near Quinton, Saskatchewan. In the 48 years Jack lived in Red Deer he was involved with many organizations but his passion was sports. He volunteered many years with local hockey clubs including the Red Deer Rustlers, Stars of Destiny, Red Deer Vipers & the Red Deer Rebels. He was also an avid Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Maple Leaf and Saskatchewan Roughrider fan.

He is survived by and will forever live in the hearts of his daughters Judy of Red Deer, and Tracey (Jim) of Rocky Mountain House. Jack was predeceased by his beloved wife Brenda in April, 2010.

Please join us in celebrating Jack’s passion for sports by wearing your favorite team jersey or shirt to a Memorial Service to be held at the Balmoral Bible Chapel, located at the intersection of Highway 11 (55 Street) and Rutherford Drive, Red Deer, Alberta on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.

Memorial donations in Jack’s honor may be directed to the Lending Cupboard of Red Deer, 5406C - 43 Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 3T2 or the Alzheimer’s Society AB & NWT Chapter, 10531 Kingsway Ave., Edmonton, AB T5H 4K1. Condolences to Jack’s family may be emailed Funeral Directors to meaningfulmemorials@yahoo.ca & Services MEANINGFUL MEMORIALS Funeral Service Red Deer 587-876-4944

DECKER Theodore (Ted) Decker passed away quietly at Funeral Directors Michener Extendicare Centre & Services on August 2nd after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife Jean, two brothers and one sister, six children, two stepchildren and numerous grandchildren. He was born Oct 19th, 1918 at Gravelborug Saskatchewan.

He served 5 years overseas with the Canadian Armed Forces, and later resided in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, prior to moving to Central Alberta in the mid 1960’s. He was active in the United Church and the Royal Canadian Legion where he was awarded the Palm Leaf for his years of dedicated service.

A private family memorial service will be held.

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In Memoriam BEARSPAW is a moderately sized oil and gas company operating primarily in the Stettler and Drumheller areas. We are currently accepting applications for a

DOUG SHAW JR. May 4, 1960 - Aug. 7, 2013

JUNIOR OIL AND GAS OPERATOR

In Loving Memory Of “BILL” ARMSTRONG 1938 - 2008 Two years have passed our hearts still sore, As time rolls on we miss you more, With silent thought and deep regret, Loving memories we will never forget, Sadly missed along life’s way, We think of you ever day, No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts you are always there, In your memory closer we have grown, A beautiful gift from seeds you have sewn, Unseen and unheard, but always near, So loved, so missed, and so very dear.

Always in our thoughts ~ the Shaw Family.

God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be, So He put his arms around you And whispered, “Come with me”.

With tear-filled eyes we watched you Suffer and fade away.

Although we loved you deeply, We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating, Hardworking hands put to rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

Remembered by Carol and family.

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Over 2,000,000 hours St. John Ambulance volunteers provide Canadians with more than 2 million hours of community service each year.

MYERS Kurt Myers and Kayla Gammel of Red Deer announce the birth of their son, Hunter Joseph Thomas Myers. Hunter arrived at 11:41 am on Saturday July 25, 2015 at Red Deer Regional Hospital.

He weighed 8 lbs, 8 ozs and measured 53 cm long.

Paternal grandparents are Cheryl Paniec of Pincher Creek and Bernie Myers of Coaldale.

Maternal grandparents are Roxy Hudema of Edmonton and Raymond Gammel of Bonnyville. Great grandparents are Lenora and Don Gammel of Luseland, Sask. and Charlotte Dixon of Pincher Creek.

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COLTER ENERGY LP IS NOW HIRING

WELL TESTING: Supervisors Night Operators Operators

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60 YR Old lady with MS LOST HUAWAI cell phone seeking F/T live-in nurse in brown holder somemaid in country. Drivers where in North Red Deer licence would be an asset.

403-347-0844 Wages $15.75/hr. per 44 SET of keys, 3 silver and 3 hr. week. 403-722-2182 or brass, medallion on key email: ring reads “Connie”. Lost wayneleorasmith@gmail.com along 51st Avenue to the Red Deer Regional HospiNANNY for 2 children in tal. If found, pls. call Red Deer. Email: FOUND jprezawalker@gmail.com

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Have current Safety certificates including H2S • Be prepared to work in remote locations for extended periods of time • Must be physically fit • Competitive wages, benefits and RRSP offered Please email resume with current driver’s abstract to: jbecker@colterenergy.ca

in our Stettler Field.

Applicants need to be mechanically inclined, motivated to work hard and learn quickly.

Associated industry experience eg. instrumentation or facilities construction experience would be an asset but is not necessarily required.

This position offers a diverse and challenging work environment with competitive pay, attractive benefits and the ability to grow within the organization. Applicants must live or be willing to relocate to within a 20 minute commute of the work place location (Stettler).

Please Submit Resume’s Attention Human Resources Email: payroll@ bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 252-9719 Mail: Suite 5309, 333 96th Ave NE Calgary, Alberta T3K 0S3

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CALKINS CONSULTING o/a Tim Hortons 8 vacancies at each location for FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANTS for 3 locations $13/hr. + benefits. F/T & P/T positions. Permanent shift work, weekends, days, nights, evenings. Start date as soon as possible.

No experience or education req’d. Job description avail. at www.timhortons.com Apply in person to 6620 Orr Drive. Red Deer, 6017 Parkwood Road, Blackfalds, or 4924-46 St. Lacombe. or Call 403-848-2356 JJAM Management (1987) Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Requires to work at these Red Deer, AB locations: 5111 22 St. 37444 HWY 2 S 37543 HWY 2N 700 3020 22 St. FOOD ATTENDANT Req’d permanent shift weekend day and evening both full and part time.

16 Vacancies, $10.25/hr. + benefits. Start ASAP. Job description www.timhortons.com Education and experience not req’d.

Apply in person or fax resume to: 403-314-1303

Rahr Malting Canada Ltd., a leading manufacturer of Brewer’s Malt, is now accepting applications for a full time Operator 2 position.

The position includes Plant Operations and Sanitation duties.

Applicants must have a minimum Grade 12 diploma and must be available for shift work.

Experience in manufacturing or factory environment is preferred.

Application Closing Date: August 14, 2015 Applicants should include a resume and apply in writing to: Rahr Malting Canada Ltd. Attn: Human Resources Box 113, Alix, Alberta T0C 0B0 FAX: (403) 747-2660 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

JJAM Management (1987) Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Requires to work at these Red Deer, AB locations: 5111 22 St. 37444 HWY 2 S 37543 HWY 2N 700 3020 22 St. Manager/Food Services Permanent P/T, F/T shift.

Wknd, day, night & eves.

Start date ASAP $19.23/hr.

40 hrs/week, + benefits , 8 Vacancies, 3-5 yrs. exp., criminal record check req’d.

Req’d education some secondary. Apply in person or fax resume to: 403-314-1303 For full job description visit www. timhortons.com

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BUSY Central Alberta Grain Trucking Company looking for Class 1 Drivers and/or Lease Operators.

We offer lots of home time, benefits and a bonus program. Grain and super B exp. an asset but not necessary. If you have a clean commercial drivers abstract and would like to start making good money. fax or email resume and comm. abstract to 403-337-3758 or dtl@telus.net Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

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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.

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403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

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(Aurey) & Marianne Carter Saturday Aug 8 @ 11 am 4958 - 60 Ave Close Lacombe, AB Selling Ford 1510 Diesel Tractor w/FEL & Attachments, Kubota ZD18 Zero Turn Mower, Suzuki Samurai 4x4 SUV w/winch, Utility Trailer, Motorbikes, Golf Cart, Shop Tools, Lawn & Garden, Meat Processing Equip., Pool Table, Household & Antiques www. montgomeryauctions.com 403-885-5149

1906 TREDDLE sewing machine, oak cabinet, very good cond. $199.

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ADVANCE NOTICE BUD HAYNES & WARD’S Firearms Auction Sat. Aug. 29 @ 10 A.M. 11802-145 St. Edmonton Featuring Estate, of Stan Andruski of Brandon, Man. Plus Guest Consignors.

Over 300 items pictured on line. To consign, call Linda, Red Deer Head Office, 403-347-5855 Linda Baggaley 403-597-1095 Brad Ward 780-940-8378 www.budhaynesauctions.com www.wardsauctions.com

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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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EASTVIEW AREA ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For early morning delivery by 6:30 am Mon. - Sat. in

Elder St. and Ebert Ave. $49.00/mo MICHENER AREA 50, 51, 51A & 52 St.

Riverside Meadows

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Flyer carriers needed for afternoon delivery 2 days/week Wed. & Fri. on 61 & 60A St.

between 40 Ave. and 42 Ave.

Joanne at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4308

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GROW WITH US Excellent Salary with Benefits CARPET CLEANING TECHNICIAN

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Learn under the personal direction of one of North America’s experts in restorative cleaning!

Salary and Benefits based on skill set and experience

Drop off or mail resume + driver’s abstract to MancusoCleaning #8-7428-49 Ave Red Deer, T4P 1M2 www.mancusocleaning.com

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JJAM Management (1987) Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Requires to work at these Red Deer, AB locations: Clerical 5111 22 St. 37444 HWY 2 S BOOKKEEPER/ SERVICE RIG 37543 HWY 2N Office Person. Must be Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd 700 3020 22 St. Found proficient in Simply is seeking a Food Service Supervisor Accounting, A/R, A/P, FLOORHAND Req’d permanent shift payrolls, filing taxes etc.

LADIES Class of 2014 Locally based, home every weekend day and evening and assist Office Manager night! Qualified applicants grad ring found in the both full and part time. as needed. Previous weldShell gas station parking must have all necessary 4 Vacancies, $13.75 /hr. + ing shop office admin. exp. valid tickets for the position medical, dental, life and vilot on Gasoline Alley. would be an asset. Email Please call 250-770-1700 being applied for. sion benefits. Start ASAP. bob@kodiakent.com or to identify the ring.

Bearspaw offers a Job description phone Bob 403-357-8669 very competitive salary www.timhortons.com CELEBRATIONS and benefi ts package Experience 1 yr. to less HAPPEN EVERY DAY along with a steady than 2 yrs.

Hair IN CLASSIFIEDS work schedule.

Apply in person or fax Stylists Please submit resumes: resume to: 403-314-1303 NEW sunglasses found Attn: Human Resources near Barrett Dr. Call SYLVAN LAKE BARBER Email: 403-342-4225 to describe req’s P/T Stylist/Barber, payroll@bearspawpet.com Teachers/ Drop resume off or contact Fax: (403) 252-9719 or Tutors Sherry at 403-887-4022 Mail to: Suite 5309, 333-96 Ave. NE Personals MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 is looking for an experienced morning teacher.

Oilfield ALCOHOLICS Early childhood level and ANONYMOUS 403-347-8650 Montessori training required.

Snubbing supervisors, COCAINE ANONYMOUS Please send resume to: operators and Roughnecks 403-396-8298 bobolley@telus.net. For for project work in camp. more info., 403-340-8877 TOO MUCH STUFF? Redline Well Control offers Let Classifieds Start your career! full benefit package for you and your family. Daily job help you sell it.

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TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300 Clearview 23 CHARLES AVENUE ONE DAY ONLY. Sat. Aug. 8, 8-2.

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Rain or shine.

Grandview St. Leonard’s Church 4241-44 St. Aug. 6 & 7, 2-6, Aug. 8, 9-noon.

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Johnstone Deer Park Crossing

41 DUMAS CRES., Sat. Aug. 8, 9-4. Exercise bike, movies, household items, some furniture, and lots of miscellaneous.

22 JASPAR CRES. Aug. 8 & 9, 10-4. Antiques, kitchen items, Christmas decor, womens clothes & shoes, leather massage chair, etc

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Fairview - Upper 5202 FARRELL AVE. #1 Aug. 6 to 9 : Thurs. 4-8, Fri. -8, Sat. & Sun. 10-4 Fabric galore, trim, books, beads, misc. free VHS....

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Pines 95 PIPER DR., Fri. and Sat. Aug. 7 and 8, 9-7, and Sun. Aug. 9, 11-3. Huge two garage sale. A to Z and everything in between.

You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

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ROBUST CLEANING INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS SERVICES Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp.

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BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/Patios/RV pads 5* JUNK REMOVAL 72 ROWELL CLOSE MULTI FAMILY DANCE DJ SERVICES Sidewalks/Driveways Property clean up 505-4777 Multi-family, Thurs., Fri., YARD SALE, household, 587-679-8606 Dean 403-505-2542 and Sat., 1 - 7, tools, antiques, much more.

CLEAN UP AND JUNK bicycles and miscellaneous.

Fri. Aug. 7, 4-9 BRIDGER CONST. LTD. REMOVAL. 403 550 2502 Handyman Rain or shine.

Sat. Aug.8, 9-2 We do it all! 403-302-8550 LINN VALLEY (located Services Moving & behind Dentooms GreenCONCRETE??? houses) off Hwy. 2 & 11A Sunnybrook Storage BEAT THE RUSH! Book We’ll do it all...Free est. now for your home projects.

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RMD RENOVATIONS single brass bed, antique Let Classifieds Take a tour through the JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc. school desk, other help you sell it.

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PRECISE ROOFING LTD. 15 Yrs. Exp., Ref’s Avail.

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403-896-4869 QUALITY work at an affordable price. Joe’s Roofing. Re-roofing specialist. Fully insured.

Insurance claims welcome.

10 yr. warranty on all work.

403-350-7602

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HELPING HANDS Home Supports for Seniors.

Cooking, cleaning, companionship. At home or facility. 403-346-7777

Window Cleaning

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CHILD’S wooden storage COMPUTER chair, barely VARIETY of miscellaneous bench, $40. 403-986-2108 used. $40. 403-986-2108 tools, $20. 403-885-5020 WEDGE FOAM piece, 8” CHILDS golf clubs w/5 Farmers' clubs and bag, $40; battery high. $20. 403-986-2108 operated cash register Market w/play money, works as calculator $30; pizza set by Electronics NIXON HONEY FARM Melissa and Doug, comSUMMER SPECIAL!! plete like new cond, $15 FRESH LIQUID GAME Tube w/2 games 403-314-9603 UNPASTURIZED RAW $60; DS LITE with 3 HONEY - $3.00/LB. games, $60; NES w/2 PLAYPEN, Grayco, in Bring your own containers. games $120 good condition. $20.

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WAGONS, (3) child’s.

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Equipment$30. each. 403-755-0785 Look for us at Red Deer Heavy Farmers Market Wed & Sat & Innisfail Market Thurs!

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Job site, office, well site or Clothing CASH ONLY PLEASE storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.

MOTORCYLCE Jacket, Looking for a new pet? men’s 2XL, Open Road.

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Houses/ Duplexes

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reno’d, fin. bsmt., 4 appls., no pets. 403-848-4618

B.C. Birch, Aspen, Spruce/Pine. Delivery avail.

PH. Lyle 403-783-2275

AVAIL. Sept. 1 in Parkvale area 4614-47 St. Apply in person at 4610-47 St. No Pets.

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WANTED

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Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For early morning delivery by 6:30 am Mon. - Sat.

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Oriole Park and Inglewood

CANNER and 7 doz. canning jars, rings, lids, pectin $100 value for $50, Morrisroe area 403-347-3741

Joanne at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4308

COLLECTION of over 1,000 old buttons, $100.

403-885-5020

To deliver the

Sporting Goods

CENTRAL AB LIFE & LACOMBE EXPRESS 1 day a week in: LACOMBE BLACKFALDS

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BLACKFALDS 1200 sq. ft. bi-level walkout 3 bdrm. 2 bath, open floor plan, a must see! $355,000 Legal fees, GST, sod, tree and appls. incld. LLOYD FIDDLER 403-391-9294

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Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820

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NOW RENTING 1 & 2 BDRM. APT’S. 2936 50th AVE. Red Deer Newer bldg. secure entry w/onsite manager, 3 appls., incl. heat & hot water, washer/dryer hookup, infloor heating, a/c., car plug ins & balconies.

Call 403-343-7955

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Houses For Sale

1 & 2 bdrm., Adult bldg. only, N/S, No pets. 403-596-2444

3090

Please call Debbie for details 403-314-4307

3190

Mobile Lot

MORRISROE MANOR

SENIOR condo Legacy Estates 403-350-5054

ACROSS from park, Oriole Park, 3 bdrm.

4-plex, 1 1/2 bath, 4 appls.

OVER 100 LP records, (45 & 78). $100. 403-885-5020 Rent $1075/mo. d.d. $650.

Avail. now or Sept. 1.

403-304-5337 REEL to reel stereo tape recorder, $75; and 120 LP NORMANDEAU records for collectors, $1 2 Bdrm. 4-plex. 1.5 bath, 4 each. 403-346-6539 appls. $1100. No pets, N/S Quiet adults. 403-350-1717

CARRIERS REQUIRED

ADULT 2 BDRM. spacious suites 3 appls., heat/water incld., ADULT ONLY BLDG, no pets, Oriole Park. 403-986-6889

GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm.

2 BDRM Duplex overlooking apartments, avail. immed, Kin Canyon, 5 appls. 1.5 bath, rent $875 403-596-6000 NO PETS. $1150 incl.

LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. water, garbage & sewer, SUITES. 25+, adults only d.d. $1000. avail. now. n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 403-346-3179

Homestead Firewood 3 BDRM. house, recently

Advocate Opportunities

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Open House

5070

2008 UPLANDER, low mileage, 403-782-2838

Central Alberta LIFE & Red Deer ADVOCATE CLASSIFIEDS 403-309-3300 CALL NOW TO FIND OUT MORE

Motorcycles

5080

MOTORCYLCE Jacket, men’s 2XL, Open Road.

Worn twice, $75. FIRM. 403-304-0554

2013 HONDA PCX 150 scooter, 1,400 km, $2,200.

403-346-9274

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CALL:

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GRAND VILLA SALEM, 3 slides, $34,000 obo.

Contact Rennie Green, 587-225-7070

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BOWER AREA Beatty Cres/Barrett Drive Baile Close/Boyce St. Bunn Cres/Baird St.

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Marion Cres/Mackenzie Cres.

Metcalf Ave/Mayberry McKinnon/Munro Cres.

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720 730 780 810

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SUNNYBROOK AREA Sherwood Cres.

Stirling Close Scott St.

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Buy & Sell 1800

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Parkland C.L.A.S.S. has grown over five decades to become one of the largest disability based service providers in Alberta. Parkland C.L.A.S.S. exists to improve the quality of life of children & adults with developmental disabilities through individual choice, dignity and rights. We strive to empower the people we serve, measuring our success against the goals they set for themselves.

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Group2 Architecture Interior Design Ltd. has created remarkable built environments for 30 years. Out of our beginnings in Red Deer has grown a substantial team that offers responsive and local coverage with studios based in Calgary, Red Deer, Edmonton, and Saskatoon. Group2 has a reputation for high quality work and strong, long-term relationships with clients.

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CHILDREN AND ADULT DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKERS to provide recreation, companionship and support Individuals with developmental disabilities.

Currently we are seeking 12 part-time alternating weekend positions that range from 6-12hrs./wk.

We are also seeking 3 full-time positions over 30hrs./wk.

Experience, knowledge of First Nations Culture and related education would be an asset, however not required, as we provide comprehensive training at no cost. High school diploma, police information check, child intervention record check and a positive attitude are required. Most positions, but not all require a driver’s license and a vehicle to transport the individuals.

We offer training at no cost, a variety of appealing benefits and a friendly, caring and helpful working environment.

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Post secondary education in business or office administration or five years experience required.

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

The ability to quickly learn new software.

Ability to keep confidential information prviate.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritizing work and be a team player.

Must have strong written and verbal skills, exceptional organization skills, and consistent follow-up skills.

Successful candidate will also have experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reports.

Please submit resume and cover letter to: H R @ G R O U P 2 .CA 200, 4706 48th Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4N 6J4

www.parklandclass.org – Job Opportunities Please check back often; vacancies are updated every Wednesday & Friday.

Feel free to contact us or submit a cover letter and resume to: 6010 45 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 3M4 Email: hr@pclass.org Fax: (403) 986-2404 Phone: (403) 986-2400

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