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Dialogue on diversity

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF The City of Red Deer wants to build a community where everyone feels safe and able to fully participate in the community.

Starting on Sept. 23, the city will host 10 community conversations that will shine the spotlight on how Red Deer is doing in its efforts to become a welcom-

ing and inclusive community. The sessions run until Sept. 30.

The community workshops are part of the city’s commitment to UNESCO’s Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination. The city became a signatory on March 18, 2013, joining 14 communities in Alberta and 63 in Canada.

The community conversations will help identify what’s missing, what’s available and inform an action plan to fill the gaps in Red Deer.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION

TYMMARAH ZEHR

‘IT IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE TO COME AND LEARN WHAT THE VISION IS FROM THE CITY AND LEARN ABOUT WHAT THE CANADIAN COALITION OF MUNICIPALITIES AGAINST RACISM MEANS.’

“It is an opportunity for people to come and learn what the vision is from the city and learn about what the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism means,” said Tymmarah Zehr, the the city’s human resource specialist — diversity and inclusion.

“We will talk about the different dimensions of diversity.”

Please see DIVERSITY on Page A2

A MOTHER’S ANGUISH

HOMELESSNESS

Warming centre still looking for a home

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Time is ticking on a place for homeless people to stay warm during the winter days.

Kath Hoffman, Safe Harbour’s executive director, said she was disappointed that council recently nixed a proposed temporary daytime warming site at 4934-54th Ave. in Riverlands, but she is confident a place will be secured before the snow falls.

She said she understands there are processes in place that must be followed and is encouraged that everyone in Red Deer wants to make sure there is a place for people to stay warm this winter.

The plan is to have the daylight centre open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 1.

But enough time will be necessary to have staff in place and trained.

“We are hoping a solution will be found right away that will make everyone happy,” she said. “We are working hard on that and so is the city. Everybody has been going full on in trying to find a spot for us. We recognize the reality of when Safe Harbour comes, there might be more people around. There may be, but it will also be a place for those people to go into and staff right there to help.”

She said a big part of the criteria for a warming centre is its location to services and amenities.

“We have to consider people will be walking and it will be 30 below,” said Hoffman. “How far are they going to have to walk? It has to be easily accessible by foot. It can’t be too far away from where that food is and all of that. That’s a big criteria that has to be met.”

Hoffman said appropriate shelter space for the community is a big part of the plan to end homelessness.

“They are an ‘in the meantime’ solution as they are waiting for housing and as they are waiting for those resources,” she said. “Shelters are necessary and the appropriate space for this community is necessary.”

Earlier this week Safe Harbour received $45,427 in provincial funding through the city to add 11 more overnight beds at People’s Place on top of its 35 existing beds between Nov. 1 and April 30, 2016.

“What we know internally at Safe Habour is working on a long-term solution to this so we aren’t putting on these Band-Aids at the last minute every year,” said Hoffman. “We know that for sure and that is a process and it takes time. At the same time we are working on the short-term solutions.” crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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Cheyenne Dunbar breaks down as she speaks to the media about the murder of her daughter Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette and the girl’s father Terry Blanchette, in Blairmore, Wednesday. See related story on Page A3.

Midwife funding ‘very positive’ announcement for the province RED DEER MIDWIVES AT CAPACITY

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Access to midwifery care is getting a little easier in Alberta— not so much in Red Deer.

Alberta Health Minister Sarah Hoffman announced this week an additional $1.8 million to fund up to 400 more midwife-supported births, bringing the total to as many as 2,774 this fiscal year.

Government funding pays for the full course of midwifery care — pre-natal, birth, labour and post-natal support.

Nicole Matheseon, president of the Alberta Association of Midwives, said not all midwives are working at capacity and the funding will allow each of Alberta’s 94 midwives to provide 40 courses of care.

“Currently Prairie Midwives, the Red Deer midwives, are working at capacity, so they won’t be taking on any additional clients for this current funding year,” Matheseon said on Wednesday.

“But it’s certainly helping province-wide.”

Prairie Midwives has three midwives who serve Red Deer and area.

She said the funding will pay for midwifery services for women due to give birth before March 31,

2016, so there isn’t enough time to bring in more midwives.

But it’s not too late for some of the 700 women in Alberta on the wait-list for a midwife to get service, she said.

“There are women who chose to transfer their care from a physician to a midwife.”

Matheseon called the provincial funding a great short-term solution.

“The government was very, very responsive and we’re so happy. We did go to them in the spring of this year and talk to them about what the additional needs for midwives in Alberta, and women in Alberta, are for this year.

“Everyone should know that this is a very positive announcement. It means we have a government that’s supportive of women’s choice and midwifery and growing that. It’s a good first step,” Matheseon said.

She said Alberta Association of Midwives will meet with provincial officials next week to discuss long-term planning for midwifery growth in Alberta.

Alberta has publicly funded midwifery care since 2009. In the past five years, the number of midwives practising in Alberta increased 163 per cent. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

Students mourn ‘fantastic kid’ Students are mourning the death of a classmate who killed by a pickup truck driven by an off-duty police officer.

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DIVERSITY: Hopes to find ‘hot topics’ to discuss Zehr was hired in May to take the lead on the initiative within city departments and in the community. She has worked in the field for nearly 10 years in Grande Prairie, Edmonton and as the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association’s program manager for welcoming and inclusive communities initiatives.

She recently completed her masters degree in International and Intercultural Communication. Her thesis was about newcomer integration into a host community.

“The City of Red Deer is looking at the wide aspect of diversity not just newcomers which is often

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Red Deer Public School District board trustee Bev Manning gives school superintendent Stu Henry some helpful — or maybe not-so-helpful tips — as Henry competes in a smile cookie decorating contest at Tim Horton’s in Red Deer on Wednesday. Manning, along with a number of the media gathered at the Tim Horton’s location at Gaetz Ave. and Bennett St. in Red Deer, then got a chance to show their decorating skills. From Sept. 14 to 20, all the proceeds from the sale of every $1 Smile Cookie will go to the RDPSD Bright Start Program, which provides pre-kindergarten placements to students needing early intervention. Last year the Red Deer Tim Horton’s store owners group raised about $31,000 from the Smile Cookie campaign.

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Atlantic Ocean and realized that the dog might not survive.

Fitzpatrick says the pilot diverted the plane to Frankfurt, transferred the dog to another plane, and made it to Toronto only 75 minutes behind schedule.

Air Canada pilot diverts Tel Aviv-toToronto flight to ensure dog’s safety

Quebec makes it easier for transgender people to change sex on documents

TORONTO — Air Canada says one of its pilots diverted an international flight to ensure a dog could travel in safety.

The dog, identified in media reports as Simba, was travelling in the cargo hold of a flight bound to Toronto from Tel Aviv.

En route, however, the unidentified pilot got an indicator that one of the heaters in the cargo hold had malfunctioned.

Air Canada rules state that minimum ambient temperatures need to be at a minimum of 10 degrees when dealing with canine travellers.

Air Canada spokesman Peter Fitzpatrick says the pilot recognized that the cargo hold would soon be far colder than that as the plane flew over the

Quebec is making it easier for transgender people to legally change their sex on official documents.

The provincial government two years ago dropped its requirement that transgender people undergo reassignment surgery before changing the sex on their birth certificates.

But it still required that people seeking the change have lived full time as their chosen sex for at least two years and obtain a letter from a medical professional confirming that they are transgender as well as an affidavit.

A policy change published Wednesday says people seeking the change must now swear the chosen sex reflects their identity, that they intend to continue living as that sex and that they do so voluntarily.

the focus with the welcoming and inclusive initiatives,” she said. “They are looking at all the aspects which I think is phenomenal.”

That includes newcomers, multi-culturalism, multi-faith, persons with disabilities, sexual gender minorities, aboriginal people, seniors, youth, women and other aspects.

Zehr said she hopes to find the “hot topics” that should be discussed in Red Deer and put a plan together to address them. In her four months on the job, she has heard some concerns about aboriginal relations and integration of newcomers in the city.

“Those appear to be the top two but there is also the ability-related topic,” said Zehr. “A lot of people are interested in reducing the barriers for persons with disabilities.”

She said the concern about aboriginal relations is actually coming from non-Aboriginal people. She said the Truth and Reconciliation report is out there and people are very aware and want to take action to make things better for the community.

The city has been working on developing a welcoming and inclusive community for several years but focused on the newcomers perspective. Zehr said this initiative is building on work that has already been done.

The city will take the information from the workshops and create an action plan to address the issues stemming from the conversations. It will also develop a welcoming and inclusive communities network in Red Deer. Diversity champions in the community who will be part of the network will be identified.

They are the leaders in the community who are either working in the diversity roles or organizations or stakeholders, said Zehr.

The city will post information on services and resources available for the various diversity groups on its website.

For a full list visit of conversations and to register visit www.reddeer.ca/whats-happening/open-houses/ Call Zehr at 403-406-8649 or tymmarah.zehr@reddeer.ca if you have questions.

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SYDNEY, N.S. — A 15-year-old Cape Breton youth was not acting differently than a typical boy his age when, in the middle of ordinary horseplay, he pushed a fellow high school student under the wheels of a moving school bus, one of the boy’s lawyers told court Wednesday.

Defence lawyer James Snow made the remark in his closing submission at the boy’s trial for criminal negligence causing the death of 18-year-old Christopher Walter Chafe, who died on the afternoon of Jan. 11, 2015.

Snow said Chafe’s grisly death was the result of “momentary inadvertence,” not reckless behaviour.

He told the judge-only trial in Sydney provincial court that there was rowdy “goofing around” among students outside Sydney Academy that day, but he said there was no evidence of fighting or aggression.

The defence lawyer noted that some witnesses testified that the fatal push wasn’t a firm shove, but rather a “go on, get out of here push.”

The accused, whose identity if protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, should not be convicted of the crime because his actions were within the norm for a boy his age, Snow said.

“This has to come into play here,” Snow said.

“We’d have a different case altogether if we were dealing with a 30-year-old.”

Snow also argued that it was reasonable to conclude the accused did not see the bus until it was too late, based on the fact that neither boy was facing the approaching vehicle.

Crown prosecutor Mark Gouthro argued that evidence from the majority of the witnesses showed both they and the accused knew the yellow, 11-metre bus was coming at a relatively slow speed.

Gouthro told the court the accused was also aware of the danger because he had pushed Chafe over a snowbank and into the slush-covered street once before the bus arrived.

More than one witness testified the Chafe had joked with the accused over what would happen if he was pushed in front of the bus. Another witness said he heard the accused say he would do it, and then asked Chafe if he was ready.

As for the push itself, Gouthro drew the court’s attention to witnesses — most of them students standing nearby — who testified that the accused used two hands to shove Chafe in the chest.

There was conflicting testimony on how fast the bus was going.

Chafe suffered fatal head wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:31 p.m.

Gouthro said the accused was aware of the danger, but “went ahead and did it anyway.”

The prosecutor said the actions of the accused showed a wanton disregard for the safety of others and a marked departure from what a reasonably prudent person would do in similar circumstances.

“The accused should have known that Chris Chafe was going to fall … and that a bus was approaching,” he told the court.

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‘She was my baby’

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS BLAIRMORE — Bewilderment compounded a small Alberta mountain town’s grief Wednesday as residents learned a young man from a well-liked local family stood charged with the murders of a father and his two-year-old daughter.

Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette’s mother broke down into tears as she described an old friendship with the accused killer, Derek James Saretzky, saying she had no idea why anyone would want to harm her sweet child.

“She was my baby,” Cheyenne Dunbar, 20, told reporters outside the Blairmore RCMP detachment Wednesday. “I don’t know why anybody would do this to her.”

RCMP say Saretzky, 22, faces two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Hailey and her father Terry Blanchette, 27. He also faces one count of committing an indignity to a body in the girl’s death.

Hailey’s body was found Tuesday evening in a rural area near Blairmore after her father’s body was discovered in their home in the town a day earlier.

An Amber Alert issued after her father’s death beamed the smiling toddler’s picture across Western Canada and into the northern United States. Authorities launched a massive search in hopes of finding the youngster alive. News that her body was found came during a candlelight vigil meant to lend hope to that effort.

Court records show Saretzky had recently been charged with breaking into a Blairmore home in August.

The homeowner in that case, Ray MacGregor, told The Canadian Press he was not home at the time of the break-in. But he said he heard from his neighbours that it happened overnight and some liquor was stolen. Someone returned the next day and was caught in the act of trying to steal a TV. The Saretzky family is well-known in Blairmore as the owners of the local dry-cleaning business.

A woman working at the establishment said Saretzky didn’t work for the business, but did live in a home behind it. Police had the alley behind the cleaners closed off Wednesday.

Townspeople said Saretzky had two brothers.

Dustin Saretzky said he didn’t want to comment because he hadn’t had a chance to talk to his brother since the murder charges were laid.

“I’m still in shock this could have even happened,” he said via Facebook.

CTV News reported that the Saretzky family had posted a statement to Facebook saying they were “heartbroken and devastated … shocked, sad, embarrassed, devastated, numb … hurting for the victims and families.”

Matt Neufeld, who was born and raised in Blairmore, knows the family.

“They were all from the community and they were raised with the same moral standards as everybody else here, so it doesn’t make sense,” said Neufeld, who moved away in 2002, but still travels to the area on business.

“They’re really great people that worked hard their whole lives to get where they are and that this happened is really unfortunate.”

Not everyone had good things to say about the area, however. Cheyenne’s father, Kevin Dunbar, told reporters he left the town “because of the badness that’s here.”

“I lived in Sparwood for two years when I moved my family out here, and the whole time we were here was — it’s terrible,” he said. “The kids out here are into drugs and they’re all into just being bad kids.

It was having an effect on my kids and we needed to move.”

Blanchette and Dunbar were separated, but Dunbar, who recently moved to Edmonton, said the two maintained a good relationship and both cared for Hailey.

Blanchette has been described as a devoted single father. He worked as a cook and had many criminal convictions between 2010 and 2012 for issues such as failing to appear in court, evading police, minor theft and assault.

But after Hailey was born, there were no more court appearances. Blanchette’s Facebook posts switched from talk of court dates to photos of him with his baby daughter.

Police said Saretzky and Blanchette were acquaintances, but Dunbar didn’t know how they knew one another.

Becca Harrington, Hailey’s godmother, said she was so close with Blanchette she considered him more than a best friend. She said she didn’t believe Blanchette and Saretzky were friends.

“I’m sure they’ve probably met. Terry had lived here for so many years, and Derek grew up here, so guaranteed, they’ve probably run into each other,” she said. “But he never said anything. He never felt fear of him. So you wouldn’t see it coming.”

Dunbar said Saretzky was an old friend of hers, but they never dated as some reports had suggested.

She said she hadn’t spoken to Saretzky in years and had forgotten about him.

“When I knew him he was a great kid. That is all I know,” she said. “We were friends, we hung out every once in a while. Me and his friends all hung out.

It was fine. There was never any upsetness in the group. There was never any madness.”

A woman identified as Hailey’s maternal grandmother, Terry-Lynn Dunbar, posted a statement from the family on Facebook thanking people for their support.

“I’m sure you have read all sorts of awful things on social media about our families as well as news broadcasts and radio programs, but just know this: Terry and Cheyenne loved their little girl more than anything in the world,” it read.

Hailey’s mother said she will miss everything about her little girl, who was born on New Year’s Eve 2012.

“She was smart, beautiful, the greatest child ever,” she said. “I am going to miss her smile. The way she ran around saying mummy.

“Everything.”

HAILEY DUNBAR-BLANCHETTE “He realized he needed to be a dad and he did that, but he did that in the most remarkable way I’ve ever seen. He went to work every day, he never missed a day of work, any money he had it always went to Hailey first … He always made sure she had food, clothes, shelter over her head, before Terry even thought about feeding himself. His whole world revolved around that little girl.” — Becca Harrington, Hailey’s godmother, on Hailey’s father.

“He was a great listener, and listened to all my problems and talked with me. And sitting and listening to the Habs games on the radio was always a riot.” — Courtney Hoschajew, who worked alongside Blanchette as a line cook “The Dunbar and Blanchette Families will be forever broken. Terry Blanchette and Hailey meant the world to my little

family. Regardless of our differences we need to stand together as one to get through this. I pray for comfort for our families. As a mother and grandmother my pain is unimaginable at the loss of my only grandchild in such a horrific manner.”

— Statement posted on Facebook page of Hailey’s maternal grandmother, Terry-Lynn Dunbar.

“The loss of a child is the most difficult sorrow a family can bear. For Hailey’s family, now deprived of her sunshine, these are the darkest of days. Please know that all Albertans share a part of that darkness with you. Over the past two days, we joined you in your anxiety and worry, and now we share in your loss, and offer our deepest condolences.” — Statement from Alberta Premier Rachel Notley.

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An impromptu memorial for two-year-old Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette and her father Terry Blanchette is shown at a playground near their home in Blairmore, Wednesday.

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For Teflon Tom, a moment of reck- ble on its old Achilles heel, the peroning is at hand. ception that it cannot be trusted with Tom Mulcair may appear vulner- the national treasury. able on the mechanics of his vow to This week, Mulcair has promised a abolish the Senate, his gut$100-million mental health ting of the Clarity Act or fund for children and questions of buy-in on his youth. He has committed national daycare plan. $40 million for a national But those issues have not strategy on Alzheimer’s stuck. They will not grow disease and dementia, $500 into ballot questions. None million for more medical will become walls blocking clinics and $1.8 billion for his path to power. an expansion of seniors’ But if the NDP leader health care and palliative cannot provide a coherent care services. ledger sheet that shows he He has pledged $1.3 bilcan account for his camlion in annual funding over paign spending promises 20 years to cities for infraTIM and still balance the budget structure and transit, plus HARPER as promised, he and his paranother $1.5 billion in anty could squander a historic nual transfers to municipalOPINION opportunity to grab power. ities for four years.

If he pulls it off, Mulcair His signature $15-peris closer to becoming the country’s day daycare plan would cost Ottawa next prime minister. about $5 billion annually if fully imThe next two days are the most plemented. pivotal for the Mulcair campaign.

He has pledged $90 million, over the Wednesday, his party will lay out its life of an NDP mandate, for a program numbers in a briefing for journalists. that fosters innovation in the automoThursday, Mulcair will take those tive sector and a $200-million program, numbers into battle against Conser- partnered with the private sector and vative Leader Stephen Harper and non-governmental organizations, to Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau in a create jobs, paid internships and co-op prime-time economic debate. placements for young workers.

If his fiscal framework appears too How do you promise all that and vague, relies on unrealistic projections balance your budget? or contains holes, the NDP will stumYou backload your spending com-

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mitments over the life of your government.

You take advantage of a $1.9 billion cushion, the size of the surplus for the past fiscal year, although the outlook for the current fiscal year is cloudy.

New Democrats will point to their decision to cancel Harper’s income-splitting plan, something that will give them $2.2 billion in the first year of their mandate, $8.8 billion over four years.

You hike corporate tax rates, “in a reasonable fashion … it won’t be a shock to the system,’’ Mulcair said Tuesday.

The current rate of 15 per cent is down from 21 per cent when Harper took office in 2006. New Democrats will stress their hike still leaves the rate lower than under previous Liberal governments.

Sources are coy about the size of the hike, but a hint may come from Alberta where NDP Premier Rachel Notley was able to win election with a promise to hike corporate rates two points.

They will point to the daycare spending ramping up slowly. Harper would spend more on income-splitting in one year than the NDP has committed to daycare in the early years of the program.

They will claim $500 million in savings by closing a loophole that allows CEOs to pay taxes on only 50 per cent of stock options as part of their com-

pensation package. It’s unclear the end of that program would actually flow revenue into government coffers or whether corporations would merely find other ways to compensate executives.

The NDP will also claim savings by killing Harper’s law on union transparency because it will eliminate the extra costs of complying with the program at the Canada Revenue Agency.

The NDP will claim it will create jobs with its pledge to drop taxes on small businesses from 11 per cent, ultimately to 9 per cent. But the first percentage drop will cost it $600 million in revenue.

But the NDP vows there will be no cuts — key spending on health care, veterans or aboriginals will not take a hit under the NDP program.

At Wednesday’s unveiling, the party will have “third party” endorsement of its plan.

Mulcair will need voter endorsement, not just from those who are considering giving the NDP its first chance to govern, but also from some rank-and-file New Democrats who are wondering why the party found it necessary to pray at the Conservatives’ balanced budget altar.

The stakes couldn’t be higher.

Tim Harper is a national affairs writer syndicated by the Toronto Star.

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Give council credit for supporting call for indigenous women inquiry I congratulate Dianne Wyntjes and the City Council for joining the Federation of Canadian Municipalities asking the federal government to hold an inquiry into the murdered and missing indigenous women in Canada.

I too was very moved with the Walking with Our Sisters installation at Red Deer Museum in June and hearing the very sad stories from families.

The Red Deer Council’s endorsement of five Truth and Reconciliation recommendations aimed at municipalities opens the door for much needed healing conversations and we eagerly await further developments.

Shirley Challoner Red Deer

Need to find different way of helping addicts than needle program I walk daily in Bower Ponds to Heritage Ranch.

The examples of pollution horrify me.

I happened to see a worker as he cleaned the paths. He told me he finds these (needles) in playgrounds and on tables, the pathway, everywhere.

This is shameful and disgusting.

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We spend so much time and money to insure the quality of life for everyone and this is how those who try to help are repaid. Diabetics have to buy there own needles and dispose of them responsibly. As a tax payer, we should help. But this is the classic example of irresponsible behaviour by those who give the needles and those who use them. We need to save that money and attempt rehab as opposed to supporting unhealthy high-risk lifestyles. When families are trying to deal with the increasing drug addiction, we have an organization handing out needles with no regard as to where the needles wind up.

More attempts need to be made to encourage addicts to help clean up rather than carte blanche support. For the love of God, lets help rather than assist this type of program that is supported by the United Way. We need to protect the innocent, and support those in helpful ways in disease prevention.

Let’s try using our heads instead of our hearts to support families as they helplessly watch the spiral of addiction.

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vative Party for years, but in the last couple I have had to withdraw my support.

Those of you who want an experienced leader, don’t vote for Harper. He has no leadership experience. He’s a dictator.

I was hoping when Jim Flaherty resigned, he was planning to run for leader. Unfortunately he passed away. Our loss as he was minister of finance, and a good and honest man.

We need a leader we can trust.

“You can fool all the people some of the time, some of the people all of the time, but you can’t fool all the people all of the time.”

Harper has no concern for the environment, or Aboriginals, and is downright vindictive towards Kadhr.

He’s tried bribery (recent cheques to families) and fear mongering (the Muslims) to get your vote.

He’s trying to scare seniors that other parties will take away their income sharing. Both Mulclair and Trudeau have said they won’t do that.

If you want a leader who is devious and clever, vote for Harper. He has nice hair too!

I’m voting for a leader with ethics.

Life is about more than money and power.

I always said I would never vote NDP. I guess I’ve gotten older and wiser.

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Students mourn classmate MOUNTIE BEING INVESTIGATED AFTER CAR HITS, KILLS, 5-YEAR-OLD B.C. BOY

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS PENTICTON, B.C. — Students at a Penticton, B.C., school are mourning the death of a five-year-old classmate who was struck and killed by a pickup truck driven by an off-duty police officer.

Holy Cross School identified the victim as Grade 1 student James McIntosh.

“He was a fantastic kid,” principal Shawn Campbell said Wednesday.

“He was a very lively kid, very JAMES MCINTOSH intense kid at times, but boundless energy. One of these young people that everyone likes.”

McIntosh was struck around 5 p.m. on Tuesday as he crossed an intersection at Highway 97 while riding his bike with his father and older brother, Campbell said.

“As anybody would be, they’re just devastated by the loss,” he said after visiting with the family of the boy, who police initially said was four years old.

A teacher from Holy Cross was one of the first people on the scene, Campbell said.

The teacher comforted the older boy as the father, a paramedic, worked to save his youngest son, before the kids’ mother arrived. She is also a paramedic.

The officer involved in the collision is a member of the Penticton RCMP detachment, which has handed the investigation over to British Columbia’s police watchdog.

Ralph Krenz of the Independent Investigations Office said the officer was making a right-hand turn when he struck the boy, who apparently was using the crosswalk correctly.

Krenz couldn’t say what contributed

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A small memorial has sprung up at the intersection in Penticton, B.C., where James McIntosh, 5, was killed Tuesday while riding his bike with his father and older brother, on Wednesday. to the collision.

“Any and all factors in relation to the driver will be lines of inquiry for this investigation,” he said.

The IIO investigates incidents of serious injury or death involving RCMP and municipal police forces in British Columbia.

The RCMP did not immediately re-

spond to a request for comment.

Staff at Holy Cross, an independent Roman Catholic school for kids in kindergarten to Grade 8, are keeping a close eye on students as they grieve their classmate.

A small memorial of teddy bears and flowers marked the spot where the child died.

“It’s a really difficult thing, obviously, with small children,” Campbell.

“Even with the explanations we can give them, sometimes it’s going to take a while for them to internalize exactly what happened.

“I know that they miss their friend and they may not understand why he’s not here.”

Federal leaders prepare for debate on economy

Oland murder trial opens with details of fatal beating

kill Richard Oland but not in a simple senseless act of a strike or two, or three to the head,” Crown attorney P.J. Veniot told a jury in the Court of Queen’s Bench in Saint John.

“Richard Oland suffered no less than 40 blows. The perpetrator for whatever reason or reasons continued way beyond what was required to cause Richard Oland’s death.”

Dennis Oland has pleaded not guilty to a charge of second-degree murder in the death of his 69-year-old father, who was found dead in July 2011.

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OTTAWA — Stephen Harper’s rivals defended the costs of their campaign promises Wednesday and the Conservatives deflected bad news from global analysts in a spurt of last-minute positioning before a leaders debate on the economy.

A panel of NDP candidates, including former Saskatchewan finance minister Andrew Thomson, released the party’s proposed fiscal plan at an Ottawa news conference, forecasting balanced budgets and surpluses in the years to come.

The party, which has never formed government federally, is trying to combat criticism that it is fundamentally ill equipped to manage the economy, as well as ideologically incapable of being business-friendly.

New Democrats say they will pay for platform items such as a national child-care program and more affordable housing through such measures as the elimination of income-splitting plan for families, cuts to fossil fuel subsidies and raising the corporate income tax rate to 17 per cent from 15 per cent.

Harper has not yet released a full costing of the Conservative party’s proposal fiscal plan, although each

platform announcement comes with an individual price tag. The prime minister has been emphasizing Finance Department figures released Monday showing the federal government booked a $1.9-billion surplus for 201415 — a year earlier than projected.

But on Wednesday, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development lowered its estimate for Canada’s economic growth this year to 1.1 per cent — down 0.4 of a percentage point.

The international organization blamed lower prices of natural resources for the slip in projected growth in countries that depend on such exports, such as Canada and Australia. It also downgraded its projections for growth in Canada in 2016.

Moody’s Investors Service also cut its outlook for Canadian Oil Sands Ltd, due to falling oil prices.

“We are living in a very fragile global economy which is precisely why we need a serious, grown-up national government that is focused on job creation, fiscal discipline and lower taxes,” said Conservative candidate Jason Kenney, speaking on behalf of Harper.

“We see those reports as underscoring our economic message.”

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Suspect in custody in homicide case HOMICIDE OF POLICE OFFICER IS NOT BELIEVED TO BE RELATED TO WORK: INVESTIGATOR

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS The hardest moment of Dave MacNeil’s two-decade police career came early Wednesday morning when he arrived at the family home of one of his patrol officers with devastating news that their missing daughter was dead.

The chief of police in Truro, N.S., said he drove with his deputy and arrived at the home of Dwight and Susan Campbell in Stellarton at about 2 a.m. after the body of Const. Catherine Campbell had been found near the base of a bridge that crosses Halifax harbour. Her death is being investigated as a homicide. “In my 22 years as a police officer this is the most diffi- CONST. CATHERINE cult day I’ve had to put in,�

CAMPBELL MacNeil told reporters outside the department’s headquarters on Wednesday afternoon.

Several members of the force who watched MacNeil speak struggled to control their emotions. MacNeil hugged each of them after he spoke. A steady flow of people left gifts and flowers nearby at an impromptu memorial.

Investigators in Halifax said they were interviewing a 27-year-old man who was taken into custody in connection with Campbell’s homicide.

Supt. Jim Perrin of Halifax Regional Police said they don’t believe Campbell’s death is related to her work.

Police say her body was found in a wooded area of Halifax near an overpass that leads to the Macdonald Bridge at about 12:10 a.m. on Wednesday.

Just over an hour later at 1:20 a.m., they say they took a Halifax man into custody for questioning. No charges had been laid by Wednesday evening.

Earlier this week, Campbell’s parents issued a public appeal for information after she didn’t show up for work at the Truro Police Service on Monday.

Perrin said Campbell was last seen at a bar in downtown Halifax early on Friday morning.

Officers arrested the man they were questioning in a car, which has been seized, and were also searching two homes in Halifax, said Perrin.

He said there is nothing in Campbell’s work history that is a factor in their investigation. “Catherine Campbell did nothing to cause what happened to her. Our focus is what did happen,� Perrin told a news conference. “I have no details to suggest that her being a police officer had anything to do with what ultimately happened to her.�

Perrin said police believe Campbell knew the man they have in custody. “What we don’t know is how long they have known

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

‘AT THAT ONE VERY PUBLIC MOMENT OF A PUBLIC DECLARATION OF ONE’S LOYALTY TO ONE’S FELLOW CITIZENS AND COUNTRY, ONE SHOULD DO SO OPENLY, PROUDLY, PUBLICLY WITHOUT ONE’S FACE HIDDEN.’

each other for, that’s all part of the investigation,� he added.

Campbell’s mother said her daughter loved being a police officer. “Catherine was a loving person, a dedicated police officer. ‌ She was conscientious,â€? Susan Campbell said in a telephone interview.

The young woman was also a volunteer member of the fire department in her hometown of Stellarton for a decade, and her mother said she’d held a variety of jobs in the community before deciding to train as a police officer, finding a job in Truro as soon as she graduated.

Campbell’s brother-in-law, Calvin Garneau, described her as “an exceptional person.� “She was very friendly, very outgoing and very outspoken,� he said from his home. “She’d give anything that she had to help anybody else.�

Garneau, who is married to Campbell’s older sister, said she had been with the force since 2009. She was not married and did not have children, he said.

In Truro, one person who left a memento said she is seeking answers. “Any loss, but especially someone who has devoted their life to serving the public, it’s devastating,� said Tara MacIsaac, who added that she and her husband work in law enforcement. “As a community, we all look forward to knowing what happened to her.�

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GENEVA — A man police have described as Canada’s most notorious bank robber — known for his OTTAWA — The Conservatives said Wednesday technique of jumping over bank counters during his they want the Supreme Court of Canada to consider heists — has been arrested in Geneva. the issue of whether face coverings can be banned The 53-year-old suspect from citizenship ceremonies — nicknamed “The Vaulter�

This comes in the wake of — was intercepted by plaina Federal Court of Appeal — JASON KENNEY clothes police while he was decision that tried to quickly quash that ban so that at least Several are scheduled in Ontario between now and driving a compact car on a Geone woman could get the right Oct. 19 and one of her lawyers said Wednesday there neva street on Tuesday, and taken into custody without to vote next month. is no reason she couldn’t be added to the list. incident, Swiss police said But whether Zunera Ishaq The department did not immediately answer will be able to vote on Oct. 19, questions about whether it would do that, or if the Wednesday.

The French-American citas the appeal court justices government would seek a stay of the judgment pendhoped, remained unclear as ing the Supreme Court’s decision on whether to hear izen, identified by Canadian police as Jeffrey James Shuthe government did not say the case. man, had been sought under whether it also intends to “In my view, they either have to give her her citiseek a stay of Tuesday’s deci- zenship or seek a stay,� said Lorne Waldman, one of an international arrest war- ‘THE VAULTER’ rant issued by Canada in consion.

Ishaq’s lawyers. “We’re waiting to see what they are nection with 21 bank robberZUNERA ISHAQ “At that one very public planning to do.� ies over the last five years. moment of a public declaraPeople seeking to appeal a decision to the SuThe Canadian Bankers Association had offered a tion of one’s loyalty to one’s preme Court have 60 days from the date of the decifellow citizens and country, one should do so openly, sion to file the required paperwork. In this case, the $100,000 reward for information leading to his arrest and conviction. proudly, publicly without one’s face hidden,� Con- government has to act by mid-November.

Geneva police spokesman Jean-Philippe Brandt servative Jason Kenney told reporters in Calgary It could take the Supreme Court up to three said the man is being held pending extradition proWednesday. months to decide whether to hear the case and if it cedures. “The vast majority of Canadians agree with us and goes to trial, the decision could take months.

Canadian police said the robber first struck in that is why we will be appealing this ruling.�

A Conservative government wouldn’t take any Ishaq, a devout, 29-year-old Muslim woman, had chances, said Denis Lebel, Prime Minister Stephen York Region north of Toronto in February 2010 and since then hit banks in Mississauga, Hamilton, refused to take part in a citizenship ceremony be- Harper’s Quebec lieutenant.

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P.K. Subban pledges $10M to children’s hospital

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — P.K. Subban says hockey fans will discover he’s not the person many critics make him out to be and that his pledge of at least $10 million for a children’s hospital should demonstrate his altruism.

“When I hear things about me being a selfish person or being self-centred or cocky or arrogant, these things don’t bother me,” the Montreal Canadiens defenceman said Wednesday after handing over a giant-sized cheque to the Montreal Children’s Hospital.

“These people don’t deserve a voice because they don’t know me, but for the people that know me, it’s very easy to understand.

“Montreal has seven another seven years to get to know me,” he said, referring to the eight-year, $72-million deal he signed prior to the beginning of last season.

The hospital is calling the $10-million donation the largest philanthropic commitment ever made by a professional athlete in Canada.

In recognition of the donation, the Children’s officially inaugurated the “Atrium P.K. Subban,” a 486-square-metre, three-storey public space located at the heart of the hospital’s new facilities.

“It is really an amazing feeling to be here,” said Subban, who will now become a spokesperson for certain fundraising campaigns and flagship events organized by the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

“I am proud to walk in the footsteps of my idol Jean Beliveau by giving back to the community and feel privileged to be able to help transform the lives of sick children and their families.”

Beliveau’s widow, Elise, also joined Subban’s family at the news conference.

The partnership with the hospital foundation will also see the creation of P.K.’s Helping Hand, a fund dedicated to assisting vulnerable families financially hurt by a child’s illness.

“A lot of people don’t realize that having a sick child often means one parent has to stop working, and it becomes tough to make ends meet,” said Subban, 26.

“P.K.’s Helping Hand is dedicated to making sure that these parents don’t have to worry about paying for necessities like food and medicine and can in-

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Montreal Canadiens defenceman P.K. Subban meets a young patient following a press conference at the Children’s Hospital in Montreal, Wednesday. stead focus on what’s most important: helping their child get well.”

Subban noted that his father was an educator for 30 years and that his two sisters and one of their husbands are also teachers.

“I’m surrounded by educators and people who give more than they receive every day,” he said. “I’m surrounded by people who put others ahead of themselves so that’s all I’ve known in my life.”

His father Karl Subban said in an interview he’s proud of his son — as a hockey player but also as a person.

“We know about his abilities on the ice and now we’re knowing about his character off the ice,” he added.

Subban’s father was asked if his son would make a good team captain for the Habs, who will name one before the regular season starts.

He didn’t tell reporters what they were hoping to hear.

“I worked in a school 25 years as a principal and I was a leader because a leader helped people to grow and get better and that’s how I see P.K.,” he said. “That’s how I want him to be, not so much caught up in a title, but just be a leader.”

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Blue Jays 9 Braves 1 ATLANTA — David Price is emerging as more than Toronto’s ace. The left-hander is showing he can also be the team’s stopper, the pitcher who can be trusted to halt losing streaks.

Price allowed one run in seven innings, Russell Martin hit a homer and drove in four runs, and the Blue Jays beat Shelby Miller and the Atlanta Braves 9-1 on Wednesday night to protect their lead in the AL East.

Price (16-5) gave up six hits and had nine strikeouts as he improved to 7-1 since coming to Toronto in a trade with Detroit in late July. Four of the seven wins have followed losses the latest stopped a twogame skid.

Price said he didn’t know so many of his wins had followed losses, but he embraced the stopper role.

“I’ll be that guy,” Price said after taking the AL lead with his 2.42 ERA. The Blue Jays stayed three games ahead of second-place New York in the division. The Yankees beat the Rays 3-1.

Toronto manager John Gibbons said Price made his strong win look easy, even though he struggled with his location at times.

“He did a nice job picking us up after we lost a couple games,” Gibbons said.

“That’s what we brought him over for and he’s been great.”

Toronto had 12 hits as it returned to its customary high-scoring pace after managing only a combined two runs in the two straight losses. Martin hit a tworun double in the four-run first and added a two-run homer off Ryan Kelly in the ninth.

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Toronto Blue Jays’ Edwin Encarnacion (10) scores on a Russell Martin double as the ball gets away from Atlanta Braves catcher Christian Bethancourt (27) in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, in Atlanta. The Blue Jays won 9-1.

“It’s the best offence in all of baseball,” Price said.

Miller (5-15) gave up five runs, four earned, in 3 2-3 innings — his shortest start of the season.

“Just kind of didn’t have anything going for me at all, really,” Miller said.

Miller’s streak of 22 winless starts is the longest for any pitcher in a season he was an All-Star. The right-hander has the worst run support in the majors and has 14 losses since his last win on May 17.

Ben Revere drove in two runs with two hits, including a double in the fifth, for Toronto.

The Braves’ run came in the first. Nick Markakis hit a leadoff double and scored on Freddie Freeman’s fly ball. Christian Bethancourt had three hits.

GOOD AS NEW Toronto 1B Edwin Encarnacion had three hits and two walks in his return after missing two starts with a sore left middle finger.

UNUSUAL 4-6-5 DP Price walked Bethancourt and pinch-hitter Ryan Lavarnway to open the fifth but then had help from an unusual double play. Second baseman Cliff Pennington couldn’t catch a shallow pop fly by Markakis, but his throw to Goins forced Lavarnway at second.

Goins threw to third baseman Josh Donaldson, who tagged Bethancourt when he slid past the bag.

TRAINER’S ROOM BLUE JAYS: Gibbons said RHP LaTroy Hawkins was available after being held out with right forearm soreness for four days.

BRAVES: RHP Jason Grilli, recovering from surgery on July 17 to repair his ruptured left Achilles tendon, said he hopes to be ready for spring training.

He said he’ll soon be free of his walking boot. Grilli was named the Braves’ Roberto Clemente Award nominee. … OF Cameron Maybin was 0 for 4 and struck out in his first three at-bats in his first start since suffering an abrasion in his left eye on Sept. 5.

UP NEXT BLUE JAYS: RHP Marco Estrada will try to give the Blue Jays the series win over the Braves. Estrada (12-8) is 6-3 with a 3.03 ERA since the All-Star break.

He is 2-0 in three games, including two starts, against NL teams this season.

BRAVES: Rookie RHP Matt Wisler will try to snap a personal six-game losing streak. His last win was on July 26. Wisler is 5-7 with a 5.60 ERA after winning five of his first six decisions.

Glenn returns as Riders QB

Kane’s future among storylines to watch as training camps open

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TORONTO — When training camps open this week around the NHL, Patrick Kane will be on the ice with the Chicago Blackhawks while Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is moving forward without a new contract.

The Toronto Maple Leafs begin the Mike Babcock era by escaping to Halifax, and the Montreal Canadiens are close to naming a new captain. Out West, Connor McDavid is ready to begin the next chapter of his career.

Questions on all those fronts and more should be answered before the 2015-‘16 season gets underway Oct. 7.

Here are the top storylines to watch in the coming weeks: KANE CLOUD HANGS OVER BLACKHAWKS: Kane is set to attend training camp despite the legal issues he’s facing in his hometown of Hamburg, N.Y. Police have started an investigation over an incident that occurred at his house. Kane has not been charged.

Kane is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in her 20s at his off-season home near Buffalo, a person familiar with the investigation told The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because police have not revealed the nature of their investigation.

The decision to allow Kane to be on the ice beginning Friday at the University of Notre Dame belonged to the Blackhawks, not the NHL. How Kane and his teammates handle the subject will overshadow any talk about repeating as Stanley Cup champions.

Asked about it last week, Conn Smythe-winning defenceman Duncan Keith said: “I don’t even want to get into anything as far as just not even how I feel about going into camp or anything like that.” Expect a lot of that in the coming days.

MCDAVID MAKES THE LEAP: McDavid was already the subject of buzz when he took a big hit playing for the Edmonton Oilers in a rookie tournament, and the No. 1 pick’s every move will be watched when he’s on the ice with grown men.

Like No. 2 pick Jack Eichel with the Buffalo Sabres, there’s no doubt McDavid will make the NHL as an 18-yearold, but everyone’s curious to see how he does.

“I’ve heard a lot about him,” Los Angeles Kings defenceman Drew Doughty said.

“I’m excited to play against him. I think it’s pretty obvious no one can take him lightly, so he’s going to come into the league with a big target on his back right off the bat.”

STAMMERGEDDON 2.0: Stamkos has one year left on his contract and could become an unrestricted free agent next summer. On the surface, it’s

Kevin Glenn is back as the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ starting quarterback.

The 15-year veteran will be under centre Saturday night when the Riders host the Ottawa Redblacks. Glenn, 36, hasn’t played since suffering a torn pectoral muscle in Saskatchewan’s 31-21 home loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on July 26.

Rookie Brett Smith started six games for Saskatchewan (1-10), including the team’s lone win — a 37-19 victory over the visiting Blue Bombers — on Sept. 6. Glenn made four starts after incumbent Darian Durant suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon injury in the Riders’ season-opening 30-26 loss to Winnipeg.

Glenn completed 115 of 159 passes (72.3 per cent) for 1,483 yards and six touchdowns but also had five interceptions. He was the CFL passing leader at the time of his injury.

Smith was 91 for 149 (61.1 per cent) passing for 1,016 yards with eight TDs and seven interceptions. He completed 13 of 28 passes for 114 yards and a touchdown but also had two picks in Saskatchewan’s 22-7 loss to Winnipeg on Saturday.

“Kevin starting certainly isn’t an indictment of Brett Smith’s play,” interim Riders head coach Bob Dyce told reporters.

“If you look at it from the beginning Brett came in here as the fourth-string quarterback … one thing Brett didn’t get a chance to experience is being a backup quarterback.

“We didn’t want him to miss that phase in his development. It’s not that we’re saying Brett Smith will never play this season but going in Kevin gives us the best opportunity to win this week.”

Glenn certainly provides experience at the game’s most important position. The five-foot-10 203-pound Detroit native has over 44,000 career passing yards and 245 TDs in his CFL career.

Glenn said Smith, 23, will still benefit watching from the sidelines.

“It’s the same thing as taking a mental rep in practice,” Glenn said. “You see more.

“Every game we play, and not necessarily a guy plays in but he actually watches the game and gets to see it, mentally he’s storing what’s going on in that game and he’ll be able to learn from it.”

Ottawa (6-4) should provide a stiff test for Glenn. Defensively, the Redblacks are second in fewest yards allowed (293.3 yards per game) and rushing yards (76.4 yards), third against the pass (246.4 yards) and tied for third in interceptions (13).

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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane celebrates after scoring a goal in Game 2 of an NHL Western Conference hockey playoff series in Nashville, Tenn.

When training camps open this week around the NHL, Patrick Kane will be on the ice with the Chicago Blackhawks while Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is moving forward without a new contract. amazing to think that’s a possibility, but it’s a major question mark for the Lightning.

Stamkos and his agents haven’t yet decided whether they want to keep negotiating into the season. So the next few weeks could be paramount for the future of the franchise.

The Lightning also have to figure out who their backup goalie will be as Andrei Vasilevskiy will miss time after having surgery to remove a blood clot.

Latvian netminder Kristers Gudlevskis has a shot, but veteran Ray Emery is in camp on a tryout.

TRY, TRY AGAIN: Emery is one of several players on professional tryout agreements across the NHL after a summer in which teams were strapped by the salary cap, leaving many out in the cold.

The Maple Leafs have forwards Brad Boyes, Devin Setoguchi and Curtis Glencross on PTOs, and the Blackhawks have forwards Daniel Paille and Tomas Kopecky and defencemen Lubomir Visnovsky and Jan Hejda in camp after an off-season of cap purges.

With injuries aplenty up front, the St. Louis Blues invited Scott Gomez and Scottie Upshall, while the Canadiens will give winger Tomas Fleischmann a shot at earning a job.

PLENTY TO ‘C’: Canadiens camp has not only the intrigue of Alex Gal-

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chenyuk moving to centre but the promise from general manager Marc Bergevin that the team will name a captain before the start of the season.

Winger Max Pacioretty is the betting favourite, according to the online sports book Bodog, but superstar defenceman P.K. Subban may be at just the right point of his career to accept that responsibility. And don’t rule out Brendan Gallagher or Andrei Markov, either.

COACHING CAROUSEL: Babcock goes into his first Leafs camp with more hype than perhaps any coach in NHL history, thanks in large part to his $50-million contract. He’ll take the team to Halifax for three days of practice as the process of getting to know players gets underway.

Jeff Blashill replaces the Cup-winning coach with the Detroit Red Wings.

His AHL replacement is Todd Nelson, who was left out of the Oilers’ picture amid the regime change in Edmonton. Nelson was replaced by Todd McClellan, who will be expected to turn things around.

In Philadelphia, Dave Hakstol brings his experience from the college ranks at the University of North Dakota to a veteran Flyers team. And in Buffalo, Dan Bylsma got the job Babcock turned down and a chance to coach Eichel.

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Young stars lead rookies over U of A MCDAVID, DRAISAITL PACE OILERS IN WIN OVER GOLDEN BEARS IN ANNUAL GAME

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Defenceman Slava Voynov announced Wednesday that he will return home to Russia with his family, leaving the Los Angeles Kings in the wake of his legal troubles resulting from domestic violence charges.

In a statement through his agent, Rolland Hedges, Voynov apologized to “those in and around the game of hockey who have been affected by my situation.”

Voynov was suspended for the final 76 games of last season, and he pleaded no contest in July to a misdemeanour charge of domestic violence against his wife, Marta Varlamova.

The Kings announced Wednesday that they had planned to terminate the final four seasons of Voynov’s contract Thursday when they open training camp, saying Voynov will never play for them again.

The club says the termination is no longer necessary because Voynov’s departure for Russia should eliminate their obligation to pay the $19.25 million left on his deal.

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CFL: Tied for second in the East Ottawa, tied for second in the East Division with idle Toronto (6-5), has won two straight, including last weekend’s 31-18 victory over the B.C. Lions. Quarterback Henry Burris threw for 317 yards while Jeremiah Johnson added 102 yards rushing and two TDs. The Redblacks beat Saskatchewan 35-13 at TD Place on Aug. 30. The Riders could be without rugged tailback Jerome Messam (concussion), the league’s second-leading rusher.

Pick — Ottawa.

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Calgary Stampeders, Friday night B.C. (4-6) is 3-1 against Western teams but Calgary (8-3) holds a 4-1 division mark and is 6-0 at McMahon Stadium. What’s more, star tailback Jon Cornish (thumb) is expected to return to the Stampeders’ lineup. Cornish has been the league’s top Canadian the past three seasons and was its MVP in 2013. His presence wouldn’t be good news for a Lions defence allowing 135 yards rushing and 392.1 net yards per game, both league highs.

Pick — Calgary

McDavid almost scored earlier in the first period, breaking in alone on Siemens, shifting the puck from his forehand to his backhand as he swooped past the net, failing by just an inch to tuck the puck past Siemens’ left skate When the Bears moved to within a goal 4-3 late in the third period, McDavid showed off his speed, turning on a dime at centre and accelerating to create a two-on-one, passing to Cole Sanford in front for a goal to seal the win.

McDavid logged 17:58 of ice time and played a regular shift with wing-

ers Anton Slepyshev and Sanford.

Draisaitl, 19, continued his strong rookie camp with a goal and two assists.

Head coach Todd McLellan has said he will look at moving Draisaitl to wing in training camp as the centre position, once a weakness, now has McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.

The Oilers have now won 12 of the 25 annual games against the Bears, who are back-to-back Canadian university champions.

The game marked the end of the Oilers rookie camp.

Oilers main camp begins Friday and McDavid is again expected to be the focus of fan interest.

The first three days are being held in Leduc, south of Edmonton. Fan turnout for McDavid was so high, the Oilers held a lottery for tickets for fans to get in.

McDavid, with his skill set of speed and soft hands is being called hockey’s next superstar.

Since being drafted by the Oilers this spring he has reignited fan interest in a team that has missed the playoffs for nine consecutive seasons.

NHL teams to get taste of new OT in preseason EACH TEAM TO PLAY 3-ON-3 OT AT LEAST THREE TIMES

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Get ready to see plenty of three-onthree hockey during the NHL pre-season.

Before the league goes to five minutes of three-on-three overtime when it counts, 45 exhibition games will feature the experiment so that every team gets a chance to play it at least three times regardless of the score.

The Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators will get things underway Sunday night in the second game of their split-squad doubleheader.

No matter the score, the teams will begin a five-minute three-on-three overtime.

“That was a response to club inquiries and requests over the summer be-

Edmonton Eskimos vs.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Saturday afternoon Mike Reilly makes his second straight start for Edmonton (7-4). He returned from a season-opening knee injury to complete 22 of 40 passes for 352 yards and two TDs in last weekend’s 27-16 win over Calgary. Reilly missed the Eskimos’ 49-20 home loss to Hamilton (8-3) last month. The Ticats have won seven of their last eight games and are 11-1 at home since Tim Hortons Field opened. Zach Collaros leads the CFL in passing yards (3,286), TDs (24) and passer rating (113.2).

Pick — Hamilton Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs.

Montreal Alouettes, Sunday afternoon Matt Nichols made a solid debut with Winnipeg (4-7) last week, completing 21 of 30 passes for 283 yards and a TD versus Saskatchewan. He also ran for 36 yards on seven carries.

But the Bombers will be without receiver Matt Moore (shoulder). Montreal (4-6) could start Jonathan Crompton, who resumed practising this week after suffering a shoulder injury in the Als’ 20-16 season-opening loss to Ottawa.

Pick — Montreal.

Last week: 2-2.

Overall: 28-20.

cause I would say most coaches don’t spend a lot of practice time practising three-on-three,” deputy commissioner Bill Daly said Wednesday from New York. “So they want to kind of get a sense of how it operates, probably get some familiarity and comfort level with it before the regular season starts and they’re deciding games with it.”

The league and NHL Players’ Association agreed to adopt the policy for the pre-season, Daly said.

In the pre-season, the games designated for three-on-three overtime that aren’t tied won’t have to go to a shootout.

For record-keeping purposes, the team winning at the end of regulation will be given the victory.

Any game that is tied will also give teams the opportunity to try three-on-

three overtime.

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens are set to play threeon-three after their exhibition game Sept. 22 at Bell Centre.

The implementation of three-onthree overtime came after the American Hockey League sharply reduced shootouts last season by playing three minutes of four-on-four overtime followed by up to four minutes of threeon-three.

General managers voted to move to some type of three-on-three overtime last spring, leaving it open whether to adopt the AHL seven-minute format or simply five-minutes of three-onthree. Five minutes of three-on-three was eventually approved by the joint competition committee and the board of governors.

NHL to employ concussion spotters beginning this season

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS The NHL will have concussion spotters at all 30 arenas this season to help teams identify visible signs and symptoms of the injury.

Under the league’s concussion protocol, teams have had spotters at games in the past. But deputy commissioner Bill Daly said some have found it difficult on the road to isolate one person whose sole responsibility is to keep an eye on players who may have suffered a head injury.

The decision to remove a player from a game still resides with team trainers and medical personnel, but now there’s guaranteed to be an extra pair of eyes watching.

“It was really an effort to provide an extra tool or an extra alternative for our clubs in performing the spotter function,” Daly said by phone Wednesday. “The whole concept of the spotter is to help the trainer and to help other club medical personnel who might not see a given play or really see the results of a given play and really just

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In the NFL, concussion spotters now have the authority to stop games if they see a player exhibiting visible signs of a concussion. Daly said it will be different in the NHL because the focus is usually on the end of a play with a player on the bench at the time.

“You’re not really in a position where you’re going to have to stop games,” Daly said. “But clearly there are some visible signs which a club is mandated to remove a player from the game for evaluation.”

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Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid is stopped by University of Alberta Golden Bears goalie Luke Siemens during first period exhibition hockey action as the Oilers rookies take on the university team in Edmonton, on Wednesday.

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Oilers rookies 6 Golden Bears 3 EDMONTON — Connor McDavid played his first game as an Edmonton Oiler before the home crowd Wednesday, and didn’t disappoint.

The 18-year-old centre set up two goals on two power plays in the first period and added another assist in the third to lead the Oilers rookie squad to a 6-3 win over the University of Alberta Golden Bears in the teams’ annual scrimmage game.

More than 14,000 came to watch at Rexall Place. Fan interest in McDavid was so high, the game was moved from its usual venue, the 2,700 seat rink on the university campus.

Many fans wore replicas of McDavid’s No. 97 jersey, and McDavid said he noticed.

“It’s pretty special to play in here for the first time and it is cool to see a couple of 97s out there,” he said.

The highlight goal came with eight minutes left in the first period.

McDavid, skating around the back of the net, passed the puck back between the legs of a chasing defender to Alexis Loiseau in front. Loiseau spun and fired the puck past Golden Bear goalie Luke Siemens to give the Oilers a 2-1 lead.

McDavid said it was quick math.

“One guy was on (Draisaitl) who cycled it, and another guy came to me.

Just by those numbers alone there should be a guy open, so I just tried to throw it out there, and obviously Loiseau made a pretty spectacular play,” he said.

Three minutes earlier, McDavid ignited a tic-tac-toe play, passing to winger Braden Christoffer stationed at the side of the Bears’ net. Christoffer redirected the puck to Leon Draisaitl as Draisaitl crashed the net and fired the puck in.

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RDC golf teams to be contenders

BY DANNY RODE SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE RDC golf coach Scott Bergdahl did a lot of work over the last six months in building a team to compete near the top in a strong Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference.

It appears he’s been successful.

Bergdahl has depth and talent on the men’s side and with the addition of Kate Griffiths, one of the premier women in the conference, his women’s team will be no pushover.

Griffiths attended Jackson State University last year but returned home after leaving the U.S. school.

“I understand their whole women’s team quit,” said Bergdahl. “I know she’s a great addition to our program.

With her joining Rochelle (French) we should contend for a silver and possibly a gold in the ACAC. “Kate will be one of the top women in Canada if not the top in Alberta.”

French was the lone girl on the team last year and placed 10th at the ACAC finals.

The RDC men’s team has Bennett Williams returning after finishing 23rd in the ACAC last year with a 162 total over 36 holes.

“Bennett moved to Edmonton during the summer and worked a lot on his game and looks good,” said Bergdahl, who added Grant Numrich, Logan Hill, Jeremy Rietze and Cole Morrison out of the Central Alberta junior program.

Mike Lougheed of Spruce View and Kyle Antochow and Rylan Plan-

te-Crough round out the roster.

“I’m certainly excited about the team,” said Bergdahl. “We’re as deep as we’ve ever been on the men’s side.

We don’t have a lot of veterans in terms of playing college golf, but we do have veterans in terms of tournament play. All of them have won at one level or another and some of them have national and international experience. I’m looking forward to seeing what they bring to the tournament play this year.

“Many of them are capable of shooting under par, yet they also have been a bit inconsistent,” he said. “They individually skilled yet inconsistent and we only have three weeks to work on that.”

Bergdahl does like the fact the players bonded quickly and play as a team.

“They’re all wonderful people and win or lose they will be winners,” said the veteran coach.

RDC will compete in the North Regional tournament Saturday and Sunday in Camrose, then host the South Regional tournament Sept. 26-27 at Innisfail. The ACAC final is Oct. 3-4 in Medicine Hat at Desert Blume while the CCAA final is Oct. 13-16 at the Chilliwack Golf Club.

Bergdahl feels they have the talent to qualify for the CCAA finals as a team. The top three men’s and two women’s teams go to the finals.

“That’s our goal. I feel we have a good chance in both.”

Danny Rode is a retired advocate reporter who can be reached at drode@reddeeradvocate.com. His work can also be seen at www.rdc.ab.ca/athleticsblog

O’Hair goes from saving job to chasing big prizes

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The best remaining players on the PGA Tour are north of Chicago for the third straight tournament that features an $8.25 million purse and a chance to claim the $10 million bonus for winning the FedEx Cup. The rest are in North Carolina for the second event in the Web.com Tour Finals, which offers a $1 million purse and a chance to keep their jobs.

Sean O’Hair knows both worlds.

Less than a year ago, O’Hair finished another fruitless season and was relegated to trying to earn his full card back at the Web.com Tour Finals. He missed two straight cuts, and then came through in the third event with a tie for third that effectively locked up his job status.

And now he’s at the BMW Championship with Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Jason Day and the rest of golf’s biggest stars. O’Hair is No. 38 in the FedEx Cup, on the cusp of moving into the top 30 and advancing to the Tour Championship, which would get him into the majors next year and give him a mathematical chance at golf’s biggest payoff.

“This is not pressure,” O’Hair said Wednesday.

“This is opportunity.”

Pressure was what he endured a year ago after finishing 160th in the FedEx Cup and being relegated to the Web.com Tour Finals, his world ranking at No. 513 and his doubts about his future starting to fill his head.

It was his second straight year at the tour’s new version of Q-school. It wasn’t much fun.

“I had to ask myself, ‘Do I still want to do this?’

And then I had to ask myself, ‘Do I still have the drive to do what it takes?’ And I was able to answer both those questions,” O’Hair. “I had to remind myself that I wasn’t a Web.com player.”

The secret was to keep his game simple.

O’Hair realized that for too long, he was relying on too many people who offered advice and instruction on his game. He began leaning more on them than his own instincts, which ran against how he reached this stage in the first place.

He works with a club pro in Philadelphia, though more as a second set of eyes. O’Hair puts in the work on his own.

Wednesday was no different. He stuck to a strict schedule nearly three hours before his tee time in the pro-am at Conway Farms — a putting drill for 30 minutes, a visit to the physical therapist for stretching, range time and the pro-am. The time was filled more with concentration than chatter.

That’s the work ethic that made this year such a strong recovery.

It started in March when O’Hair made four birdies over the last six holes and saved par on the final

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Sean O’Hair watches his tee shot on the first hole during the pro-am round of the BMW Championship golf tournament at Conway Farms Golf Club, Wednesday, in Lake Forest, Ill. hole for a 67 to get into a three-way playoff with Spieth and Patrick Reed in the Valspar Championship. He had a 12-foot putt to win on the second extra hole to win only for the ball to spin hard out of the lip, and then Spieth won it on the next hole with a 35-foot birdie putt.

Still, it was a boost that brought some stability to O’Hair’s game. He had another chance at the Greenbrier Classic, and he started the final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship on Labor Day two shots out of the lead and tied for fourth.

One more week like that and he’ll be at East Lake.

But that’s the goal of so many others this week at Conway Farms. Day, Spieth and Boston winner Rickie Fowler are virtually certain to be in the top five in

the FedEx Cup going to Atlanta, meaning they only have to win the Tour Championship to claim the $10 million prize.

Henrik Stenson is at No. 4 after runner-up finishes in the opening two playoff events. Hunter Mahan is at No. 52 and is trying to keep alive his streak of never missing a playoff event since the FedEx Cup began in 2007. Harris English is No. 32. He missed the Tour Championship by one spot in 2013 and by two spots a year ago.

So there’s a lot at stake in an event that has no cut.

It just doesn’t feel that way to O’Hair, who has turned one corner by getting into the FedEx Cup playoffs, which sure beats where he was at this time a year ago.

Wickenheiser gets back to work after foot surgery PONDERS PLAYING 2018 OLYMPICS

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CALGARY — During the four months her foot didn’t touch the ground, Hayley Wickenheiser wondered if she’d walk normally again, let alone skate.

She was able to do both in time to re-join the Canadian women’s hockey team for this week’s camp in Calgary. Wickenheiser, a four-time gold medal winner and Canada’s all-time leading scorer, underwent season-ending surgery in Toronto on Feb. 18 to have a plate and eight screws inserted in her left foot. She played in the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, with a broken bone in that foot and helped lead Canada to a 3-2 win over the United States for the gold.

Wickenheiser, from Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, leads Canada all time in goals (168), assists (207), games (270) and penalty minutes (312).

Her foot responding the way it has, she was contemplating a seventh Olympic appearance in the 2018 Winter Games in South Korea.

“I’d like to play through 2018,” Wickenheiser said.

“Today, I don’t see any reason why I can’t. Physically I’m fitter than I’ve ever been really, considering my foot and the way I was able to come back and feel pretty healthy and good on the ice.”

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GB — 9 1/2 12 1/2 15 1/2 18 1/2

Texas Houston Los Angeles Seattle Oakland

West Division W L Pct 78 67 .538 77 69 .527 73 72 .503 71 76 .483 62 84 .425

GB — 1 1/2 5 8 16 1/2

New York Houston Minnesota Los Angeles Cleveland Baltimore

Wild Card W L 80 65 77 69 75 69 73 72 72 72 71 74

Pct .552 .527 .521 .503 .500 .490

Tuesday’s Games Pittsburgh 5, Chicago Cubs 4, 1st game Chicago Cubs 2, Pittsburgh 1, 2nd game Washington 4, Philadelphia 0 Miami 9, N.Y. Mets 3 Atlanta 3, Toronto 2 St. Louis 3, Milwaukee 1, 10 innings Arizona 6, San Diego 4 Colorado 5, L.A. Dodgers 4, 16 innings Cincinnati 9, San Francisco 8, 10 innings

Friday’s Games Boston at Toronto, 5:07 p.m.

Kansas City at Detroit, 5:08 p.m.

Baltimore at Tampa Bay, 5:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Cleveland, 5:10 p.m.

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

Seattle at Texas, 6:05 p.m.

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

Oakland at Houston, 6:10 p.m.

Kansas City Minnesota Cleveland Chicago Detroit

WCGB — — 1 3 1/2 4 5 1/2

Tuesday’s Games Baltimore 6, Boston 5, 13 innings Kansas City 2, Cleveland 0 Tampa Bay 6, N.Y. Yankees 3 Atlanta 3, Toronto 2 Texas 6, Houston 5 Detroit 5, Minnesota 4 Oakland 17, Chicago White Sox 6 L.A. Angels 4, Seattle 3

AMERICAN LEAGUE LEADERS G AB R H Pct. MiCabrera Det 107 390 58 131 .336 Bogaerts Bos 139 545 70 175 .321 Brantley Cle 130 504 67 159 .315 Fielder Tex 141 547 71 172 .314 Altuve Hou 138 569 71 178 .313 NCruz Sea 138 536 83 166 .310 LCain KC 129 503 95 155 .308 Donaldson Tor 143 564 109 170 .301 JIglesias Det 120 416 44 125 .300 Hosmer KC 142 533 87 160 .300 Home Runs NCruz, Seattle, 42 CDavis, Baltimore, 42 Donaldson, Toronto, 38 JMartinez, Detroit, 36 Trout, Los Angeles, 36 Bautista, Toronto, 35 Ortiz, Boston, 35 Pujols, Los Angeles, 35.

Runs Batted In Donaldson, Toronto, 119 CDavis, Baltimore, 107 Bautista, Toronto, 102 KMorales, Kansas City, 101 Encarnacion, Toronto, 99 Ortiz, Boston, 97 JMartinez, Detroit, 94.

Pitching Keuchel, Houston, 17-8 FHernandez, Seattle, 17-9 Price, Toronto, 16-5 McHugh, Houston, 16-7 Lewis, Texas, 15-8 Eovaldi, New York, 14-3 Buehrle, Toronto, 14-7.

New York Washington Miami Atlanta Philadelphia

Wednesday’s Games Boston 10, Baltimore 1 Cleveland 5, Kansas City 1 N.Y. Yankees 3, Tampa Bay 1 Toronto 9, Atlanta 1 Texas 14, Houston 3 Chicago White Sox 9, Oakland 4 Detroit at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.

Seattle 3, L.A. Angels 1

National League East Division W L Pct 83 63 .568 75 70 .517 63 83 .432 57 89 .390 56 91 .381

GB — 7 1/2 20 26 27 1/2

Central Division W L Pct 91 54 .628 87 58 .600 84 61 .579 62 83 .428 61 83 .424

GB — 4 7 29 29 1/2

Los Angeles San Francisco Arizona San Diego Colorado

West Division W L Pct 84 61 .579 76 69 .524 69 77 .473 69 78 .469 61 85 .418

GB — 8 15 1/2 16 23 1/2

Pittsburgh Chicago San Francisco

Wild Card W L Pct 87 58 .600 84 61 .579 76 69 .524

St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Milwaukee Cincinnati

Thursday’s Games Oakland (Nolin 1-1) at Chicago White Sox (Quintana 9-10), 12:10 p.m.

Baltimore (Tillman 9-11) at Tampa Bay (M.Moore 1-4), 5:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Ventura 11-8) at Cleveland (Kluber 8-13), 5:10 p.m.

Toronto (Estrada 12-8) at Atlanta (Wisler 5-7), 5:10 p.m.

Houston (McCullers 5-5) at Texas (Lewis 15-8), 6:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Santiago 8-9) at Minnesota (Milone 8-5), 6:10 p.m.

WCGB — — 8

Today ● High school football: Drayton Valley at Ponoka, 4:30 p.m.; Rocky Mountain House at Camrose, 4:30 p.m. ● Senior high volleyball: Notre Dame at Lindsay Thurber; girls at 6 p.m., boys to follow. ● College preseason hockey: Camrose Augustana Vikings at RDC Kings, 6:45 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex.

Wednesday’s Games Chicago Cubs 3, Pittsburgh 2, 12 innings Washington 12, Philadelphia 2 Miami 6, N.Y. Mets 0 Toronto 9, Atlanta 1 St. Louis 5, Milwaukee 4 San Diego 4, Arizona 3 L.A. Dodgers 2, Colorado 0 Cincinnati at San Francisco, late

Friday

Thursday’s Games Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 7-6) at Pittsburgh (Morton 9-7), 10:35 a.m.

Miami (Cosart 1-4) at Washington (Roark 4-5), 5:05 p.m.

Toronto (Estrada 12-8) at Atlanta (Wisler 5-7), 5:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Lackey 11-9) at Milwaukee (Nelson 1112), 6:10 p.m.

Friday’s Games St. Louis at Chicago Cubs, 12:20 p.m.

Miami at Washington, 5:05 p.m.

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

Philadelphia at Atlanta, 5:35 p.m.

Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 6:10 p.m.

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

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

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

● High school football: Wetaskiwin at Stettler, 4:30 p.m. ● WHL preseason: Edmonton Oil Kings at Red Deer Rebels, 7 p.m., Centrium. ● College preseason hockey: Bentley Generals at RDC Kings, 8 p.m., Red Deer Arena.

2015 Western Hockey League Preseason Schedule

NATIONAL LEAGUE LEADERS G AB R H Pct. Harper Was 138 470 109 159 .338 DGordon Mia 129 548 76 182 .332 Posey SF 136 499 70 164 .329 YEscobar Was 126 489 69 157 .321 Goldschmidt Ari 143 514 90 162 .315 Pollock Ari 141 546 98 172 .315 Votto Cin 142 488 89 152 .311 LeMahieu Col 138 516 78 160 .310 DPeralta Ari 136 429 56 131 .305 MDuffy SF 132 504 69 153 .304 Home Runs Harper, Washington, 40 Arenado, Colorado, 39 CaGonzalez, Colorado, 37 Frazier, Cincinnati, 34 Rizzo, Chicago, 29 Goldschmidt, Arizona, 28 AGonzalez, Los Angeles, 27 Stanton, Miami, 27 Votto, Cincinnati, 27.

Runs Batted In Arenado, Colorado, 111 Goldschmidt, Arizona, 100 Kemp, San Diego, 97 Bryant, Chicago, 93 McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 93 Harper, Washington, 92 Rizzo, Chicago, 90.

Pitching Arrieta, Chicago, 19-6 Bumgarner, San Francisco, 18-7 Greinke, Los Angeles, 17-3 Wacha, St. Louis, 16-5 GCole, Pittsburgh, 16-8 Kershaw, Los Angeles, 14-6 BColon, New York, 14-12.

Wednesday’s game Prince Albert at Regina, late Thursday’s game Lethbridge at Kootenay, 7 p.m.

Friday’s games Everett at Portland, 4:30 p.m.

Moose Jaw at Brandon, 6:30 p.m.

Calgary at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.

Regina at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.

Edmonton at Red Deer, 7 p.m.

Swift Current at Saskatoon, 7:05 p.m.

Kelowna at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Spokane at Tri-City, 8:05 p.m.

Victoria at Seattle, 8:35 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 19 Tri-City at Spokane, 3 p.m.

Kootenay at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Brandon at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.

Medicine Hat at Red Deer, 7 p.m.

Saskatoon at Swift Current, 7 p.m.

Kamloops at Prince George, 8 p.m.

Victoria at Everett, 8:05 p.m.

Vancouver at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m.

End of 2015 WHL Pre-season 2015 NHL PRESEASON SCHEDULE Sunday, Sept. 20 Boston vs. New Jersey (at Providence, R.I.), 5 p.m.

Florida at Nashville (split-squad doubleheader), 2:30 and 6 p.m.

GP 11 10 11 10

CFL East Division W L T 8 3 0 6 4 0 6 5 0 4 6 0

PF 392 224 277 207

PA 221 259 322 196

Pt 16 12 12 8

GP Calgary 11 Edmonton 11 B.C. 10 Winnipeg 11 Saskatchewan 11

West Division W L T 8 3 0 7 4 0 4 6 0 4 7 0 1 10 0

PF 287 272 222 209 262

PA 224 197 281 317 335

Pt 16 14 8 8 2

WEEK 13 Bye: Toronto Friday, Sept. 18 B.C. at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 19 Edmonton at Hamilton, 2 p.m.

Ottawa at Saskatchewan, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 20 Winnipeg at Montreal, 11 a.m.

WEEK 14 Bye: Hamilton Friday, Sept.25 Calgary at Winnipeg, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 26 B.C. at Edmonton, 2 p.m.

Toronto at Ottawa, 5 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 27 Montreal atSaskatchewan, 2 p.m.

Canadian Football League Scoring Leaders (x—scoredtwo-pointconvert): TD C FG S Pt J.Medlock, Ham 0 39 26 4 121 B.Bede, Mtl 0 12 25 6 93 G.Shaw, Edm 0 19 21 8 90 R.Paredes, Cgy 0 14 24 4 90 L.Hajrullahu, Wpg 0 12 19 8 77 P.McCallum, Sask 0 13 20 2 75 R.Leone, BC 0 16 17 7 74 x-Je.Johnson, Ott 8 2 0 0 50 R.Pfeffer, Tor 0 11 12 2 49 x-E.Rogers, Cgy 7 4 0 0 46 C.Milo, Ott 0 15 9 1 43

T.Gurley, Tor 7 x-A.Collie, BC 6 D.Alvarado, Ott 0 A.Harris, BC 6 K.Stafford, Edm 6 x-C.Marshall, Wpg 5 x-K.Elliott, Tor 5 x-K.Lawrence, Edm 5 B.Banks, Ham 5 A.Bowman, Edm 5 V.Hazleton, Tor 5 J.Mathews, Ham 5 T.Toliver, Ham 5

0 2 4 0 0 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

42 38 37 36 36 34 32 32 30 30 30 30 30

National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF N.Y. Jets 1 0 0 1.000 31 Buffalo 1 0 0 1.000 27 New England 1 0 0 1.000 28 Miami 1 0 0 1.000 17

PA 10 14 21 10

Tennessee Jacksonville Houston Indianapolis

W 1 0 0 0

South L T 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0

Pct 1.000 .000 .000 .000

PF 42 9 20 14

PA 14 20 27 27

Cincinnati Baltimore Pittsburgh Cleveland

W 1 0 0 0

North L T 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0

Pct 1.000 .000 .000 .000

PF 33 13 21 10

PA 13 19 28 31

Denver Kansas City San Diego Oakland

W 1 1 1 0

West L 0 0 0 1

Pct 1.000 1.000 1.000 .000

PF 19 27 33 13

PA 13 20 28 33

PF 27 10 24

PA 26 17 26

T 0 0 0 0

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct Dallas 1 0 0 1.000 Washington 0 1 0 .000 Philadelphia 0 1 0 .000

N.Y. Giants

0

1

0

.000

26

27

Atlanta Carolina Tampa Bay New Orleans

W 1 1 0 0

South L T 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0

Pct 1.000 1.000 .000 .000

PF 26 20 14 19

PA 24 9 42 31

Green Bay Detroit Minnesota Chicago

W 1 0 0 0

North L T 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0

Pct 1.000 .000 .000 .000

PF 31 28 3 23

PA 23 33 20 31

St. Louis Arizona San Francisco Seattle

W 1 1 1 0

West L 0 0 0 1

Pct 1.000 1.000 1.000 .000

PF 34 31 20 31

PA 31 19 3 34

Monday, Sept. 21 New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers, 5 p.m.

Carolina at Washington,5 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Columbus, 5 p.m.

Philadelphia (ss) at N.Y. Islanders (ss), 5 p.m.

Philadelphia (ss) vs. N.Y. Islanders (ss) (at Allentown, Pa.), 5 p.m.

Ottawa (ss) at Toronto (ss), 5:30 p.m.

Toronto (ss) at Ottawa (ss), 5:30 p.m.

Monday’s Games Atlanta 26, Philadelphia 24 San Francisco 20, Minnesota 3 Thursday, Sep. 17 Denver at KansasCity, 6:25 p.m.

Sunday, Sep.20 Tampa Bay at New Orleans, 11 a.m.

Detroit at Minnesota, 11 a.m.

Arizona at Chicago, 11 a.m.

Houston at Carolina, 11 a.m.

San Francisco at Pittsburgh, 11 a.m.

New England at Buffalo, 11 a.m.

San Diego at Cincinnati, 11 a.m.

Tennessee at Cleveland, 11 a.m.

Atlanta at N.Y.Giants, 11 a.m.

St. Louis at Washington, 11 a.m.

Baltimore at Oakland, 2:05 p.m.

Miami at Jacksonville, 2:05 p.m.

Dallas at Philadelphia, 2:25 p.m.

Seattle at Green Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Sep. 21 N.Y. Jets at Indianapolis, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday ● AJHL: Calgary Mustangs at Olds Grizzlys, 2 p.m.

Buffalo at Minnesota, 6 p.m.

Calgary (ss) at Edmonton (ss), 7 p.m.

Edmonton (ss) at Calgary (ss), 7 p.m.

Arizona vs. Los Angeles (at Bakersfield, Calif.), 8 p.m.

San Jose vs. Vancouver (at Victoria), 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 22 Washington at Boston, 5 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia, 5 p.m.

Carolina at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m.

St. Louis (ss) at Columbus (ss), 5 p.m.

Toronto at Montreal, 5:30 p.m.

Nashville at Tampa Bay, 5:30 p.m.

Dallas at Florida, 5:30 p.m.

Columbus (ss) at St. Louis (ss), 6 p.m.

Minnesota at Winnipeg, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Chicago, 6:30 p.m.

Anaheim at Colorado, 7 p.m.

San Jose at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Arizona at Los Angeles, 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 23 Ottawa at Buffalo, 5 p.m.

New Jersey at N.Y. Islanders, 5 p.m.

Chicago at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Nashville, 6 p.m.

Winnipeg at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 24 N.Y. Rangers at Boston, 5 p.m.

Minnesota at Columbus, 5 p.m.

Washington at Montreal, 5:30 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

Dallas at St. Louis, 6 p.m.

Calgary at Colorado, 7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 25 N.Y. Islanders (ss) at New Jersey, 5 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders (ss) at Philadelphia, 5 p.m.

Buffalo at Toronto, 5:30 p.m.

Florida at Tampa Bay, 5:30 p.m.

Chicago at Montreal, 5:30 p.m.

Edmonton at Winnipeg, 6 p.m.

Vancouver at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles at Anaheim, 8 p.m.

Arizona at San Jose, 8:30 p.m.

Transactions Wednesday’s Sports Transactions

T 0 0 0 0

Saturday ● Peewee football: Red Deer Steelers at Red Deer Hornets, 11 a.m., Great Chief Park. ● College soccer: Lakeland at RDC, women at 2 p.m., men at 4 p.m. ● Bantam football: Lindsay Thurber Raiders at Sylvan Lake Lakers, 3 p.m. ● WHL preseason: Medicine Hat Tigers at Red Deer Rebels, 7 p.m., Stettler Recreation Centre. ● Heritage junior B preseason hockey: Blackfalds Wranglers at Red Deer Vipers, 8 p.m., Red Deer Arena. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Banff Bears at Ponoka Stampeders, 8 p.m.

Hockey

Football Hamilton Ottawa Toronto Montreal

B4

BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Recalled RHP Scott Carroll from Charlotte (IL).

Oakland ATHLETICS — Recalled RHP Cody Martin from Nashville (PCL). Selected LHP Barry Zito from Nashville. Placed RHP Jesse Chavez on the 60-day DL. Can-Am League QUEBEC CAPITALES — Exercised the 2016 contracts option on LHP McKenzie Acker, RHP Shaun Ellis, RHP Jon Fitzsimmons, RHP Karl Gelinas, LHP Mark Hardy, RHP Deryl Hooker, LHP Jay Johnson, RHP Ryan Leach, LHP Sheldon McDonald, RHP Luis Pardo, LHP Derrick Penilla, C Jean-Luc Blaquiere, C Justin Marra, C Jose Peley, INF Jonathan Malo, INF Yordan Manduley, INF Cedric Vallieres, INF Tyler Young, OF Alexei Bell, OF Joash Brodin, OF Yunieski Gourriel, OF Kalian Sams and OF Will Walsh.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association PHOENIX SUNS — Signed C Henry Sims, Fs Cory Jefferson and Kyle Casey and Gs Deonte Burton and Terrico White.

FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Fined Cincinnati CB Adam Jones $35,000 for his personal foul against Oakland WR Amari Cooper during a Sept. 13 game.

CHICAGO BEARS — Signed DE Lavar Edwards.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Re-signed LB De-

koda Watson. Signed LB Eric Martin to the practice squad. Released LB Alex Singleton and DL Jimmy Staten from the practice squad.

NEW YORK JETS — Released DL Kevin Vickerson from injured reserve.

OAKLAND RAIDERS — Traded WR Brice Butler to Dallas for a conditional 2016 draft pick. Signed WR DeAndre Carter to the practice squad. Released LB Josh Shirley from the practice squad.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Signed LB Orie Lemon. Signed CB Isaiah Frey, DT Derrick Lott and LB Julian Stanford to the practice squad.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Signed LB Houston Bates to the practice squad.

Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Released WR Jhomo Gordon from the practice roster.

HOCKEY National Hockey League NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Assigned F Justin Kirkland to Kelowna (WHL), F Anthony Richard to Val-d’Or (QMJHL), D Alex Carrier to Gatineau (QMJHL) and D Aaron Irving to Edmonton (WHL).

NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Agreed to terms with F Jiri Tlusty on a one-year contract. Signed F Tyler Kennedy and F Lee Stempniak to PTO contracts.

NEW YORK ISLANDERS — Re-signed C Brock Nelson to a three-contract.

American Hockey League HARTFORD WOLF PACK — Signed F Jack Combs.

ECHL ATLANTA GLADIATORS — Agreed to terms with F Garry Nunn.

Barber opts to turn pro on heels of world pole vault victory OPTS OUT OF FINAL YEAR AT UNIVERSITY OF AKRON TO SIGN DEAL WITH NIKE

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Shawn Barber’s first day back on home soil as a professional athlete didn’t go quite as smoothly as planned.

The newly crowned world pole vault champion’s trip home from Europe took three flights. The luggage — including his world gold medal — had yet to arrive. And he still hadn’t managed to secure a hotel room thanks to the Toronto International Film Festival.

Barber and his dad George sat guzzling coffee at a downtown cafe Wednesday morning in the same clothes they’d been wearing for nearly two days — Shawn in a red Canada jacket, George in a black version of the same one. Shawn talked about the whirlwind past couple of weeks.

“Absolutely (crazy). I’ve worked more since the summer started than I have all year of being in the NCAAs,” Barber said of the added demands of meeting with the media and sponsors.

“It’s a lot more difficult than some people give it credit for. I don’t want to say it’s work, because it’s all very enjoyable for me, but it is a lot of early mornings and late nights.”

The 21-year-old won gold at the world championships last month in Beijing — Canada’s first-ever world pole vault medal, and first gold since Perdita Felicien’s hurdles victory in 2003.

A couple of days later, he turned pro by signing a deal with Nike, opting to forgo his final NCAA season at the University of Akron. He’ll continue to train and take classes at Akron.

“For me it was pretty clear, a pretty easy choice after winning world championships,” said Barber, who won one NCAA outdoor title, and two indoor titles.

“I think that my best bet for good competition and quality meets next year is to go pro and to expose myself to those larger meets.

“I think that I’ve done just about everything I want to do in the NCAA, and I’m very happy with my years there, and I think I’m just ready for a new chapter.”

His decision was the opposite of Andre De Grasse, who will compete for the USC Trojans in his senior NCAA season. The young sprint star won bronze in the 100 metres in Beijing, and then turned down the chance to sign lucrative endorsement deals — including a multi-year shoe deal worth up to seven

figures — to remain with USC. Barber’s contract, which like any shoe deal is merit-based and so on a sliding scale, would be significantly less than what De Grasse stood to earn.

The 100 metres is track and field’s marquee event.

De Grasse is relatively new to track and field, and said he feels he has a great deal still to learn. Barber, on the other hand, has competed since he was a young boy.

Barber also said his decision to go pro, and the ability to focus on higher-level meets such as the Diamond League circuit, sets him up better for next summer’s Olympics.

“I won’t be required to do some of the lower meets that are just kind of brutal on your body,” Barber said. “That being said, I think as long as (De Grasse) doesn’t try to change a lot of things going into Rio, he will still be very successful next year and hopefully I’m going to try to do the same thing.

“That’s the main reason I’m going back to Akron, to continue studying, and to continue working with the same coaching program, and to continue doing everything as close to the same as I can…”

Barber’s coaches are his dad — a former vaulter who introduced Shawn to the sport when he was just four — and Akron’s Dennis Mitchell.

The six-foot-three red head grew up in New Mexico but lists Toronto as his hometown. He holds dual citizenship and competes for Canada largely because of his father, who’s from Kincardine, Ont. He admitted it was a bit strange watching the Maple Leaf go up to the playing of “O Canada” on the podium in Beijing.

“It is a very unique experience, and I feel very fortunate to be able to experience it, and I think it’s very humbling because you’re just one person in an enormous country of people and you have the ability to represent that whole country on an international stage,” he said.

“To be able to do it well enough to say ‘Hey Canada is doing this’ to every other country in the world I think is the most special thing in the world.”

Barber closed out his competitive season in Europe and only arrived back in North America early Wednesday morning. Neither he nor his dad had seen any press clippings from the worlds, and so were unaware of the interest the victory generated back home.

“That’s very cool,” Barber said.

“Hopefully that’s going to drive me to compete better knowing that people are looking for me for

File Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS

Pole vault gold medalist, Canada’s Shawn Barber, holds his medal following his medal ceremony at the World Athletics Championships at the Bird’s Nest stadium in Beijing. Barber is opting to turn pro on the heels of his world pole vault victory. inspiration, and if I can encourage people to get into the sport by my performances, I think that’s the most special thing that anybody can ask for, so I’m definitely going to try my best to go out and perform for them.”

Barber planned to take a few weeks off vaulting.

Asked what he does when he’s not training or studying, he said laughing: “I don’t remember. It’s been so long since I’ve done anything else.”

He’s into beach volleyball, he added. There are several beach volleyball courts on campus.

“I’ve hurt myself more times doing that than pole vault I think.”

RED DEER ADVOCATE Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 B5

Canadians in tough at Rugby World Cup GAP GROWS WITH RIVAL COUNTRIES

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Canada was ranked 12th in the world heading into the 2007 Rugby World Cup and 14th going into the 2011 competition.

The Canadian men are No. 18 as they prepare to open the 2015 tournament against sixth-ranked Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday. Canada is a 66-1 underdog to upset the Irish, according to British bookmaker William Hill.

Despite the long odds and a bumpy road to the tournament, Canada’s spirit is strong.

“When we’ve got all our best players healthy and on the pitch, we’re here to upset some people,” veteran lock Jamie Cudmore said on the eve of his fourth World Cup. “We’re not here to make up the numbers.

“As tough as it’s been this summer. I know the quality and the fight that’s in this squad … I think it’s going to be a really positive World Cup for us.”

Hurt by injuries and players unavailable, Canada has gone 2-11-0 in Test play since the start of 2014. Only No. 19 Uruguay and No. 20 Namibia are ranked lower than Canada at the tournament.

The rankings slide comes despite better Canadian coaching and facilities. While Canada has progressed, other countries have done more.

“We are only just hanging on and we’re going to get further behind unless we get some sort of professional environment in North America, some professional competition,” Canadian coach Kieran Crowley said.

Crowley points to 17th-ranked Romania, whom his team will face on Oct. 6.

“They’ve got seven professional clubs in Bucharest. Those players are training like our carded players every

day. Georgia has got the same. All their club players get paid to play.”

“Don’t get me wrong,” added Crowley, a former all Black who took over the Canadian side in 2008. “There’s a hell of a lot of good stuff going on in Canada … but we’re not going to make the next step until we get that (pro) system going.”

Canada also shares talent between the seven- and 15-man teams, something that doesn’t happen in Tier 1 countries.

“To be fair, it doesn’t do either program any good,” said Crowley.

Crowley’s biggest fear is Canada will lose funding from World Rugby, the sport’s governing body, if it continues to fall in the rankings. Domestic funding is largely focused on sevens these days, given its Olympic participation.

In seven previous World Cups, Canada has only made it out of the first round once — in 1991 when it was beaten 29-13 by New Zealand in the quarter-finals.

Canada’s World Cup record is a combined 7-16-2.

Its all-time mark against its Pool D rivals — No. 6 Ireland, No. 7 France, No. 13 Italy and No. 17 Romania — in 2015 is 5-20-1 in all competitions.

Canada’s goal in Britain will likely be to finish third in its pool, which does not advance the team but secures automatic qualification to the next tournament. Crowley reckons that will take two wins, with Romania and Italy the likely targets.

On the plus side this year, the depth of the Canadian squad has made for some interesting selection decisions.

“There’s not a lot between the starting group and the next group … I don’t see a lot between the whole 31 in this particular case,” said Crowley.

That was not the case four years

Rousey a big hit in Australia UFC

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MELBOURNE, Australia — With a vocal crowd cheering her on, Ronda Rousey had some fighting words for Holly Holm less than two months before their UFC bantamweight title bout in Melbourne on Nov. 15.

At a hype-filled promotional event filled with more MMA fans than media, Rousey, when asked if she had seen much of Australia’s second-largest city, replied: “I wish I had a chance do some more touristy things. After I beat Holly I will have some time.”

Rousey (12-0) will make her seventh title defence against Holm (9-0), the boxing champion from New Mexico, in the headlining bout at Etihad Stadium.

Rousey has become one of the most prominent U.S. female athletes while winning her last three bouts in a combined 64 seconds. In her last so-called fight, she stopped Bethe Correia in 34 seconds on Aug. 1.

Holm underscored Rousey’s form, saying on Wednesday that against Rousey she would take it “one second at a time.”

“Mentally, a lot of things that I’ve gone through fighting against some of the best in the world in boxing, has given me that confidence that I’m going to be able to deal with coming in as an underdog,” Holm said.

Rousey was scheduled to defend her bantamweight title against Holm on Jan. 2 in Las Vegas, but a thumb injury to welterweight champion Robbie Lawler changed the UFC’s schedule.

Lawler was slated to defend his title against Carlos Condit in the main

Huntoon hired to replace McCleary, Williams in Athletics Canada restructuring

event at UFC 193 at Etihad Stadium, which will seat more than 55,000. Due to the time difference, the live payper-view event will be broadcast in the United States on Nov. 14.

“What makes Holly such an intriguing challenger for me is that I’ve been watching her since the day she started in the ring,” Rousey said. “I have known that our paths were going to cross at some point. I know that if there’s a 19-time boxing world champion coming into my sport, I have my eye on her.

“She’s been really impressive with how she’s adapted to MMA from pure boxing to head-kick knockouts. I know she’s the type of fighter that I want to test myself against. I still have more to prove, and Holly is one more person that I’m going to prove myself against.”

Rousey criticized the suspension of fellow UFC competitor Nick Diaz for marijuana use. This week, the Nevada State Athletic Commission banned the welterweight fighter for five years because of a third marijuana-related offence.

“It’s so not right for him to be suspended (for) five years for marijuana,” Rousey said.

“I’m against them even testing for weed at all. It’s not a performance-enhancing drug … it’s only tested for political reasons.”

The Melbourne card will be the first to feature women headlining the program.

“In the history of combat sports, this has never been done,” UFC president Dana White said at the news conference.

The UFC193 main card will also feature a straw-weight title bout between Poland’s Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Canadian Valerie Letourneau.

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Anthony McCleary and Desai Williams have been fired as coaches with Canada’s track and field team.

Athletics Canada announced Wednesday that Jeff Huntoon has been hired as head coach of the East High Performance Hub in Toronto as part of a restructuring, replacing McCleary and Williams.

Charles Allen and Jason Kerr will work as mentor coaches.

“The reorganization follows a review of the high performance plan to ensure Athletics Canada is on the right performance path towards Rio 2016, and Tokyo 2020,” Athletics Canada said in a statement on its website.

Huntoon is the personal coach of

high jump world champion Derek Drouin, and joined Athletics Canada in October of 2014 as the combined events and jumps coach.

The Wisconsin native has 25 years of coaching experience. Prior to joining Athletics Canada he was associate head coach at Indiana University, coaching five NCAA champions and helping the Hoosiers to 12 individual and two team Big Ten Championships.

McCleary and Williams led a sprints and hurdles group in Toronto that included Nikkita Holder, Phylicia George, Gavin Smellie, Khamica Bingham, Kim Hyacinthe and Crystal Emmanuel, among others.

They also coached Canada’s women’s 4x100-metre relay team, which broke the national record three times this season, and the women’s 4x400 team.

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The 27-year-old Tlusty, from the Czech Republic, had 14 goals and 17 assists in 72 regular-season games last season with Carolina and Winnipeg. He has 87 goals and 86 assists in 416 career games in eight seasons with Toronto, Carolina and Winnipeg.

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Mackenzie, all of whom play professionally. Nick Blevins has proved to be a bulldozer at centre.

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Red Deer Rebel Jacob Herauf, left, battles his way past Austin Pratt during first period Red Deer Rebels action at the Black and White game at the Centrium. The Rebels take on the visiting Edmonton Oil Kings tomorrow for a pre-season exhibition game at the Centrium at 7 p.m.

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 ● Senior Citizens Downtown House has several upcoming events, regular card games and tournaments and special tournaments: Cribbage every Thursday at 1:30 p.m.; Whist every Friday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on Sept. 18; 500 every Monday and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with a tournament on Sept.

28; Fun Contract Bridge every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Games cost $3. Tournaments cost $6. A Roast Pork Supper will be held on Sept.

18 at 5:30 p.m. for a cost of $15 in advance.

Phone 403-346-4043. ● Scrabble Benefit, hosted by GrammaLink-Africa and supported by the Golden Circle, will run Sept. 18, 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Golden Circle Seniors Centre. Event features best of two games, silent auction, prizes and refreshments. All proceeds donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to support African grandmothers raising their orphaned grandchildren. Register for pledge forms by contacting Merla at wmwgib@gmail.com or call 403-342-5670. For more information contact Faye by calling 403-343-1881 or email bev. hughes@shaw.ca ● Sylvan Lake Municipal Library Zombie Walk takes place Sept. 18. Meet at the library from 3:30 to 4 p.m. to meet team mates, get Nerf guns, costumes and make-up in the theme of Zombie Prom Night ready, and find out rules of the walk. After the walk, return to the library for refreshments and prizes.

No swords. To register for this free, all-ages event, contact corrie.brown@prl.ab.ca, 403887-2130. ● Red Deer Table Tennis Club meets to play every Friday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Michener Recreation Centre gymnasium. There is a drop-in fee of $10. All levels welcome.

Contact Tom at 403-872-7222. ● Rock and Roll Dance Party sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary, will take over the Red Deer Legion on Sept. 18, 8:00 p.m. Cost is $15 and includes food and fun. Wear your best rock and roll clothes and dance to Triple Nickel. Tickets available in advance only at Legion reception. ● Jennifer Quist, author, will be reading from her new novel — Sistering — on Sept.

18, 7 p.m. at Sunworks. ● Royal Canadian Legion in Sylvan Lake has weekly Friday night steak suppers and meat draws start at 6:30 p.m. Phone 403887-2601. ● Red Deer Legion presents Triple Nickel on Sept. 18 from 8 p.m. to midnight for their weekend dance followed by Annual Silent Auction and Romeo on Sept. 19. Tickets are required for Sept. 18 dance. Romeo will be on stage for the Sept. 26 dance, followed by Hot Spur on Oct. 2 and 3. Phone 403-342-0035.

Legion members are required to show their valid membership card. Non-members cover charge is $5.

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and the Reflections at Ponoka Moose Lodge Hall, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Sept. 19.

Cost is $15, and $13 for Moose members.

Lunch included. See www.AlbertaDanceNews.com, or call Jean or Fred at 403-7838587 for more information. ● Kids Knit (and grown-ups too!) at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch will be offered on Saturdays, Sept 19, Oct. 17 and Nov. 14, and from 2 to 3 p.m. Children ages nine years and up, or children under nine years accompanied by an adult, are welcome to learn to knit, or work on their own project — beginner to expert. Phone 403-346-4688. ● Lace Up with Team Diabetes for a run or walk on Sept. 19 at 8 a.m. and help raise money for The Canadian Diabetes Association. Register, $10, by email to jackiemorrison@diabetes.ca ● Plein Air Painting and Photography Day — Celebrating the Medicine River area with art — takes place Sept. 19, meeting at 10 a.m. at Gilby Hall. Art Whitehead will be the featured artist. The general public is welcome to see the art and photography and enjoy beef on a bun provided by Medicine River Watershed Society at 5 p.m. at Gilby Hall. Contact Tina at 403-746-3541, or Erin at 403-506-7913, dryland@gmail.com. ● XPlore Sport Day is a free opportunity to try out a new sport. Event takes place Sept. 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Collicutt Centre.

Opening remarks with Mayor Tara Veer at 10 a.m. All ages participants are encouraged to wear running shoes and clothing appropriate for all sports. See www.reddeer.ca/xploresport, or phone 403-309-8541. ● Whisker Rescue will be at the Petsmart store every third Saturday of each month with the Senior for Senior Program from noon to 4 p.m. A senior cat is given to a senior person free of charge, and payment of veterinary bills; Whisker Rescue supplies food and litter if necessary. For more information call Diane at 403-347-1251.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 ● Operation Food Lift will be held Sept.

20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sky Wings Aviation, Hangar 13, Springbrook. For $25 or $25 equivalent food donation, go for an exciting 20 minute flight over Red Deer and possibly view your residence. There will also be a concession provided by Red Deer Food Bank Barbecue Crew and a Flying Flee Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors welcome. Table rental $10. Phone 403-342-5355. Sponsored by Sky Wings Aviation and Red Deer Food Bank. ● The Terry Fox Run will be held at Heritage Ranch on Sept. 20, now commemorating 35 years. Registration starts at 10 a.m. and the run begins at 11 a.m. Join this family friendly run, walk, bike or roller blade on Red Deer’s beautiful trails for cancer research. No entry fee. No minimum pledge. Door prizes and barbecue to follow run. Pledge forms are available on-line at www.terryfox.org or

1-888-836-9766. ● Downtown Sounds @ Gaetz Concert Series — Autumn Delights — features Wendy Markosky on the Centennial Pipe Organ on Sept. 20, 3 p.m. at Gaetz Memorial United Church. Tickets are $15 per person. Children under 12 attend free of charge. Phone 403347-2244. ● Lacombe Legion Breakfast is offered on the third Sunday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Coffee hour is held every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Phone 403782-6441. ● Discovery Sundays are offered at Kerry Wood Nature Centre from 1 to 4 p.m. to learn something new about the natural world around us. Drop in, or phone 403-346-2010 to find out more.

MONDAY, SEPT. 21 ● Bargain Treasures Thrift Store welcomes gently used items, except furniture, computers and monitors, infant car seats or cribs. Please bring items inside the back door at 5217 Gaetz Ave. during business hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The store is run by volunteers and all proceeds stay in the community. Phone 403347-9711.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 22 ● Sunrise Toastmasters welcomes guests on Tuesday morning, Sept. 22 from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at 40 Holmes Street west of Canadian Tire (north). This group meets regularly on Tuesday mornings at this time. Toastmasters improves both communication and leadership skills. Everyone welcome. Phone 403-343-0091 or see www.toastmasters.org ● Lego Builders Tuesdays meet at Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 22, Oct. 13, and Nov. 24. Children ages six and up are invited to participate in a free Lego build activity. Children under six may attend with an adult. ● Alberta Gerontology Nurses Association Central Chapter September presentation will be offered on Sept. 22 from 5 to 6 p.m. at Dana Soltes Auditorium at Red Deer

Regional Hospital. Renee Joslin, registered psychologist, mental health counsellor from Red Deer Primary Care Network, will talk about A Slice of Happiness. Free. Contact chris.magas@rdc.ab.ca. ● Overeaters Anonymous meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Mighty Fortress Lutheran Church, 51 Alford Ave. This 12-step program of recovery is for individuals experiencing difficulty with overeating. No dues or fees. See www.oa.org, or phone Phyl at 403-347-4188.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23 ● Art and More at Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library runs alternate Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for children ages seven and up. On Sept.23, the theme is bamboo painting. ● Multi-Church Seniors Luncheon will be offered at Living Stones Church on Sept.

23, 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Guest singer is Lisa Ellerby-Boomer. ● Red Deer Legion Old-Time Dance with Black Velvet is on Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.

Cost is $7, or $13.95 with buffet starting at 5 p.m. Phone 403-342-0035.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 24 ● Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre dance, Sept. 24, 7 to 10 p.m. at the seniors’ centre. Dance to the music of Allsorts Band. Admission is $7. Phone 403-347-6165, 403-342-2875, or 403-341-4672. ● Powered by Breathing Lung Support Group meets Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Those with lung disorders are invited to learn tips on having a better life with a chronic lung disorder at this Lung Association affiliated support group. Contact Ted at 403-3093487, or Mac at 403-347-2191. ● Bull Skit Sketchfest will be presented on Sept. 24 to 26 at Scott Block starting at 7 p.m. nightly. See againstthewalltheatre.com ● Red Deer Area Hikers meet on Sept.

24 at the Golden Circle west side parking lot at 8:45 a.m. to depart at 9 a.m. for an eight km hike at Gull Lake east. Hike will be cancelled if weather unsuitable. Cook out. Phone Mavis at 403-343-0091, or Sharon at 403340-2497.

REGISTRATIONS LOCAL EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS ● The Abbey Centre in Blackfalds needs online votes to win the national title of Great Public Space in the Great Places in Canada Contest. Winner is eligible for up to $2500 in prizes to benefit the community.

Vote once per day until Sept. 24 atgreatplacesincanada.ca/contestants/abbey-centre/ ● Parkinson Alberta Education and Support Groups are available for persons with Parkinson Disease, family members, and caregivers in Red Deer, Lacombe, Innisfail, Three Hills, Olds and Castor. See www. parkinsonalberta.ca, or phone 403-346-4463. ● Steven Palmer Concert will be held

at Sunnybrook United Church on Oct. 8 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Palmer is a folk-road survivor who has been compared to Hoyt Axton and Leonard Cohen. Tickets cost $15 for adults, and free for children aged 12 years and under. Contact the church at 403-3476073, or Michele at 403-356-1707. ● Jon Neufeld, singer, songwriter, worship leader will offer a free night of worship on Oct. 9, 7 p.m., at Deer Park Church. The event is part of a 12-city tour in partnership with Food for the Hungry Canada.

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CONTINUED FROM B6 ● Red Deer River Naturalists Annual Banquet will be featured at Ellis Bird Farm Visitor Centre on Sept. 25 with cocktails at 5:30 p.m., and dinner at 6 p.m. Keynote speaker Myrna Pearman will talk about An Inspiration of Bluebirds and more. Seating limited to 70. Tickets available at Kerry Wood Nature Centre for $25 in advance. Phone 403-346-2010, or 403-347-8200. ● Shalom Counselling Centre will hold a Fall FriendRaiser on Oct. 3 and is looking for volunteers and guests. Helpers are required before as well as on the day and during the event. Email bonnie@shalomcounselling.com or call Bonnie at 403-342-0339 for more details. ● Central Alberta Singles Club is sponsoring a dance on Sept. 26 at Royal Canadian Legion Innisfail Hall. Music by Wise Choice. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Music starts at 8 p.m. Non-singles and everyone welcome. For information, call Elaine at 403-3417653 or Bob at 403-304-7440. ● Saving Jesus Redux session will be offered at Sunnybrook United Church on six Thursdays, Oct. 1 to Nov. 12, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join the guided discussion around the relevance of Jesus for today. Transportation available. Contact Linda at 403-343-6073. ● #lightupgoldcentralalberta was started by Tennille Day Chief, 15, to raise awareness for children with childhood cancer, in honour of a school mate with osteo sarcoma, a type of bone cancer. Tennille is asking people, businesses and organizations to help raise awareness and funds by putting on events during the month of Sept. See Facebook to find out more. ● Our Lady of Peace Annual Turkey Supper will be served on Sept. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion in Innisfail.

Adult ages 13 years and up cost $14, $6 for six to 12 years, and free for under six.

Take out and delivery for seniors and shut-ins available. Phone 403-865-1985. ● Red Deer Christmas Bureau is seeking a variety of volunteers including a volunteer receptionist and board members and others. Phone 403-347-2210. ● Scott School Hall Community’s Chain Lakes Horseback Poker Rally will be held on Sept. 27. A pancake breakfast will be

— MICHAEL JERNIGAN and is living with a friend. It took several months to find a replacement, a Labrador named Treasure, who could match Brittani’s speed, gait and size.

But Treasure has taken over where Brittani left off.

“Brittani was the longest and most successful female relationship I have ever had,” Jernigan joked. He adds that he “will never be able to replace Brittani. It doesn’t mean Treasure won’t have a tremendous impact on my life — just different.”

After training with Treasure for 26 days on Southeastern’s campus, Jernigan graduated in August.

Only in the last two or three years has he started to understand how great his recovery was. “What I have been able to accomplish post-recovery is amazing, unbelievable. It wasn’t too many years ago I thought I might have to live in a nursing home having somebody take care of me.”

In some ways, he thinks “getting blown up was the best thing that ever happened to me because it changed the trajectory of my life. Before, I was a failed student. Wounded, I made a comeback and am a better son now than before.”

There are things he can’t do: “You wouldn’t want me driving a car, would you?” But he is writing a book, organizing a motivational speaking tour and working at Southeastern.

“If you used one word to describe Michael it would be inspirational,” said Titus Herman, Southeastern’s CEO. “The fact that he has found the commitment and courage to create a life of meaning is inspirational to all of us. We are in awe of his accomplishments. He pushes all of us to try harder.” offered from 9 to 11 a.m. The ride takes place from 10 a.m. to noon. All riders must register.

Phone 403-783-6858, lbedwards2@shaw.ca. ● Memorial Society of Red Deer and District Annual General Meeting will be held at the Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre on Oct. 22 starting with lunch at noon for $15, followed by general meeting. Meeting is free of charge to attend. Speaker will be Val Hilario, executive director of Red Deer Hospice Society. RSVP to reserve lunch by Oct. 16. Contact Virginia at 403-340-9183, Ruth at 403-340-3898, or Joan at 403-3473792. ● Red Deer River Watershed Alliance Ambassador Breakfast will be held on Oct. 7, 8 to 9 a.m. at Lou Soppit Community Centre in Rocky Mountain House. A presentation

by Curtis Vieville, project technician with The Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society will be featured. RSVP to info@rdrwa.ca or call Kelly at 403-340-7379 by noon on Oct. 2. ● CIBC Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Run for the Cure goes Oct. 4 at Bower Ponds for a one or five km walk/run. Registration starts at 8 a.m. followed by opening ceremonies at 9:30 a.m., warm up at 9:50 a.m., and run/walk. Teams_Reddeer@cbcfrun.org. Event day volunteers also needed. ● Heart and Stroke Foundation Run with Heart Glow Run will be held on Oct. 17 starting at 7 p.m. for a choice of five or 10 km races. Register at heartandstroke.ab.ca, 403-342-4435, or events.runningroom.com.

Volunteers and participants sought. ● J.J. Collett Annual Fall Walk offers guided walks at J.J. Collett Natural Area for all ages on Sept. 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. A free barbecue will follow. See www.jjcollett.com, contact 403-704-5360, contact@jjcollett.com. ● Reel Movie Mondays Fall Series at Carnival Cinemas tickets packages are now available. See more details at www.reelmoviemondays.ca. Packages of five tickets are $35 for members or $45 for non-members.

Single tickets are $8 for members or $10 for non-members. If available, single tickets are $10 cash only, at the door one hour before viewing. Memberships and tickets can be purchased in advance from Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery by calling 403-309-8405. ● Year After Year Film will be featured at Welikoklad Event Centre on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m.

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Classes run Sept. 6 to Dec. 20 Yard offers a variety of classes and styles for all levels.Visit www.reddeeryoga.ca, phone 403-350-5830 or email info@reddeeryoga.ca. ● Our Flags of Remembrance is a tribute campaign by Veterans Voices of Canada which will be held in Oct. and Nov. Donors are sought to sponsor plaques for the 128 flags commemorating representing 1,000 current, past serving, fallen, and missing in action of Canada’s military services. Flags and plaques and will be placed at Sylvan Lake and Ponoka and across Canada at noon on Oct. 17 and remaining on display until Nov.

12. Persons, groups, or individuals interested in sponsoring plaques in the name of their military hero are invited to contact Jeanette at 780-920-2053, info@vetvoicecan.org. See www.vetvoicecan.org ● Canadian Mental Health Association Central Alberta Division will host an eight week course to provide participants opportunities to explore personal recovery goals and increase their well being. The program is suitable for a wide variety of people facing various life challenges. Sessions run on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 7 through Nov. 25, at the CMHA office. A $25 materials fee is required, though bursaries may be available. For more information or to register, call 403-342-2266. ● Powered by Breathing Lung Association Run/Walk inaugural event goes Sept. 27 at McKenzie Trails. Check in and race kit pick up at 10 a.m. Cost is $30. Meet at the picnic shelter. Sponsored by Peak Pulmonary. See events.runningroom.com for details.

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Michael Jernigan poses with his guide dog Treasure on the campus of Southeastern Guide Dogs in Palmetto, Fla. Jernigan lost his eyesight and part of his brain when a roadside bomb ripped into his Humvee in Iraq in 2004. He has undergone more than 30 surgeries. But he insists, thanks to a couple of dogs, he found more than he lost.

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LOS ANGELES — Michael Jernigan lost his eyesight and part of his brain in Iraq in 2004. But he insists, thanks to a couple of dogs, he found more than he lost.

His confidence, hopes, dreams, independence — they were shattered on a roadway. He couldn’t even go to games for his favourite team, the Tampa Bay Rays. Then Brittani, a Labrador and golden retriever mix, became his “battle buddy.” She boosted his confidence and independence and taught him to forget his disabilities and concentrate on his capabilities, he said. They got a history degree together and even went to the ballpark.

Jernigan was a Marine corporal on patrol with four others on Aug. 22, 2004, on the outskirts of Mahmudiyah, between Baghdad and Kuwait. A roadside bomb ripped into their Humvee, killing one and injuring most of the rest. Jernigan was thrown 60 feet from the gun turret.

Surgeons removed both eyes, the front of his brain and his forehead — leaving the rest of his brain to be supported by titanium mesh. His left kneecap was fractured and his right hand had to be rebuilt. He has undergone more than 30 surgeries. Through it all, Jernigan said, the hardest part of all was being alone.

But before the surgeries were done, Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc., in Palmetto, Florida, contacted Jernigan’s mom and told her they would have a dog for her son when he needed one.

Jernigan is still learning to handle large crowds, but Brittani helped him control anxiety attacks caused by post-traumatic stress disorder. One day when they got caught in a crowd and Jernigan became “frazzled,” Brittani went to work.

She “started hitting my hand with her cold, wet nose,” Jernigan recalled.

“I started petting her neck. She was wagging her tail and kissing my face.

She realized I was at my breaking point and stopped me and helped me release all that tension to get me to a better place.” It felt, he added, like “I had a Marine to the right and a Marine to the left of me at all times.”

Earlier this year, Brittani retired

‘I STARTED PETTING HER NECK. SHE WAS WAGGING HER TAIL AND KISSING MY FACE. SHE REALIZED I WAS AT MY BREAKING POINT AND STOPPED ME AND HELPED ME RELEASE ALL THAT TENSION TO GET ME TO A BETTER PLACE.’

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Thief hits Sunnybrook Farm Museum

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF A thief made off with two five-gallon antique cream cans and cash donations at Sunnybrook Farm Museum early Tuesday morning.

Ian Warwick, executive director Sunnybrook Farm Museum, said security video footage shows a blurry image of a male at 1:19 a.m stealing the steel cans used as outdoor donation boxes.

“In the middle of the rain, in the darkness, he came in and ripped the cans off the mounts,” Warwick said on Wednesday.

About a week’s worth of donations were in the cans that are painted white with ‘thank you for your donation’ written on the front in big red letters.

“We searched the site. (The cans) are not here. So he took them somewhere so he could use a hacksaw to cut the pad locks off.”

Warwick suspected the thief is the same person who stole money a few times in August out of other donation boxes on site.

He said similar donation thefts also happened at the museum last year.

“Last summer they actually used bolt cutters to cut the lock off the one by the animal pen. Luckily it had just been cleaned out the day before so there was only about $20 in there if that.”

Warwick said donation cans are located around the site to encourage people to contribute to the museum.

If they have become a target, the charity will have to do something like put more money into security.

“When our entrance moves to the south end we won’t have the same

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“LAST SUMMER THEY ACTUALLY USED BOLT CUTTERS TO CUT THE LOCK OFF THE ONE BY THE ANIMAL PEN. LUCKILY IT HAD JUST BEEN CLEANED OUT THE DAY BEFORE SO THERE WAS ONLY ABOUT $20 IN THERE IF THAT.” IAN WARWICK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR challenge because we will have a single entrance to the museum. We’ll have a single donation box as people enter and then it can be emptied every day, but that doesn’t stop vandalism and other issues with a public site like this.”

He said the museum closes at 5 p.m. but people are allowed to come in and enjoy the site until dark. That might have to change.

“This is a real community treasure.

We don’t want to put fences around it too much.”

Sunnybrook Farm Museum hopes the community will be able to help identify the thief.

“We’d like the creams cans back too if anyone sees them discarded somewhere. They’re hard to replace.”

Anyone with information can contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575.

To remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com. If the information leads to an arrest, tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Sunnybrook Farm Museum volunteers Wayne Blinkhorn and Ross Smith work to repair the damage done when a thief stole two antique milk cans containing donations from visitors to the farm.

Major facelift in works at nature centre

Hospital parkade on schedule for completion

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Kerry Wood Nature Centre is putting on a fresh face with new exhibits coming Nov. 13.

The information on display had been in place since the original building opened in 1986, except for an update to the paleontology section.

Since Aug. 10, demolition and renovations have been underway on the $1.1-million project.

Todd Nivens, program co-ordinator at the centre, said the newly designed permanent exhibit area and Marjory Wood Gallery will be more physically accessible with up-to-date technology.

“The old exhibit had a lot of tight corners. It had a lot of cramped spaces. We were holding things together with baling wire and promises,” Nivens said with a laugh about the aging space.

He said there are new stories to tell and new methods of storytelling that will be much more immersive than the old exhibit.

“There’s interactivity — but there’s no digital. We set out right in the beginning with a mandate that North American kids spend enough time in front of screens. We don’t need to contribute to that. There is only one screen and you’re going to have to do some physical activity to make it do what it’s suppose to do.”

The exhibit’s overarching theme — the river connects us all — will include a mini theatre and six exhibit pods on issues like the wetlands of Central Alberta, the woodlands and Red Deer’s history of environmental engagement.

“The river connects us all. It connects communities. It connects animals and plants. It connects the past to the future.”

He said the exhibit, being produced in Toronto by The Taylor Group, will draw people in by being more representative of Red Deer’s evolving community.

“What we really want to do is help people understand the community and the ecosystem at large on a really fundamental level. Even if you’re a non-native English speaker — with the graphics, the interactives, the tactile parts of it — the

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Work is well underway on the renovation to the exhibits area of the Kerry Wood Nature Centre in Red Deer. messaging will still come through.”

Input from different groups in the community was sought to create an inclusive exhibit, Nivens said.

“What we’re really hoping is that when people walk through the exhibit, somewhere they will see themselves represented in it.”

Framing for the walls and electrical is now complete, along with the new polished concrete floor.

“We’re trying to mimic the Paskapoo sandstone that forms the bedrock in the area. That will give it a nice natural look and a really representative look about what we all walk around on every day.”

Old vinyl and linoleum was removed to expose the concrete, making it a green flooring option.

Dry walling and painting comes next.

The Marjorie Wood Gallery will still contain public art, but will be reconfigured to make it more usable. Floor to ceiling glass doors will allow the gallery to be closed off so it can be used as a classroom.

The Discovery Room was updated a few years ago and the existing theatre will likely get a fresh coat of paint.

Prior to the public opening of the new exhibit space on Nov. 13, the outdoor Kiwanis Harmony Garden at Kerry Wood Nature Centre will open on Oct. 2 with a variety of permanent percussion instruments for musical free play.

“With the opening of the Harmony Garden, right next to the Imagination Grove that we opened last year, plus the opening of the exhibit, it’s really going to turn the nature centre into a place where you’re going to want to come — and not for a one-time visit. It’s a place you’re going to want to come back to,” Nivens said.

Kerry Wood Nature Centre remains open to the public during exhibit construction.

Admission will continue to be free once the new exhibit opens, with donations welcome. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

Sylvan Lake pool will cost $3 million to repair

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Sylvan Lake got expensive news this week when a building audit showed significant repairs and upgrades are needed in the Aquatic Centre.

Consulting engineers estimated it will cost about $1.7 million to fix structural issues and other architectural upgrades, including strengthening support columns and reinforcing the roof. Other measures required to meet the latest building codes involve creating barrier-free washrooms and bigger change rooms.

Another $1.4 million will be required to upgrade heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. While mechanical system work had been planned as part of the project to join the pool to the multiplex, the price tag for mechanical upgrades has now gone up.

Despite the additional cost hits, there was a sense on council that it could have been worse, said Mayor Sean McIntyre.

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“THE GOOD NEWS COMES IN THAT THERE IS STILL SIGNIFICANT VALUE IN THE ASSET AND THE PROBLEMS ARE WORTH FIXING TO MAKE SURE OUR COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO HAVE AN AQUATIC CENTRE.” SEAN MCINTYRE, SYLVAN LAKE MAYOR “When I read the report, as much as it lists deficiencies, I was actually a little relieved that the issues that were outlined were issues that we had discovered already,” said McIntyre on Wednesday.

“There weren’t any issues with the pool basin and other things that might make the project (to re-open the pool) non-viable,” he said.

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“The good news comes in that there is still significant value in the asset and the problems are worth fixing to make sure our community continues to have an Aquatic Centre.”

Town staff plan to review all of the engineering recommendations and come back to council on Sept. 28 with direction on how to go about fixing the problems and reopening the pool.

“It’s not something we want to wait on. It’s something we want to get done as soon as possible to get our community back in the water.”

Where to find the money will now become part of budget deliberations that will begin this fall. The $1.7 million portion was not in the previous budget.

It has been a case of one thing after another at the 14-year-old facility, which was first closed in May when corrosion problems were spotted on support columns. Work was done to strengthen columns, rusted by the humid conditions inside the building.

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The final section of road work for the new parkade at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre is scheduled to begin next week around the hospital’s main entrance.

Finishing work inside the five-level parkade, including completing elevators and installing control arms and pay stations, is also underway.

The $44-million project is on schedule for completion in October.

Beginning Tuesday, contractors will start work to repair and resurface roads and sidewalks on the west side of the hospital’s main entrance that were displaced during parkade construction.

Landscaping work will also be completed.

Work will take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting.

Some temporary traffic disruptions around the hospital’s main entrance will occur to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians.

Traffic disruptions will include: ● Access to the hospital’s main entrance and the Central Alberta Cancer Centre will be from the east only (off 50A Avenue). Vehicles will also exit the site to the east. ● A temporary patient loading zone in the cancer centre parking lot will continue with shortterm parking stalls available for those picking up or dropping off patients. ● Traffic flow through the cancer centre parking lot will continue to be restricted to one way. ● Patients and visitors parking in the 39th Street public parking lot can access the main entrance by following marked pedestrian routes along 50A Avenue. ● Street parking will be open along 52 Avenue, west of the hospital. ● Traffic flow on 39th Street will be restored, but street parking remains closed.

Patients and visitors are advised to leave earlier than usual to get to their appointments.

Motorists should follow all posted signs and personnel directing traffic.

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BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Sylvan Lake is considering allowing snowmobilers to zip into town for gas or a bite to eat.

Council is considering a request from snowmobile club David Thompson Trail Riders to allow limited access to the town at the east end of Lakeshore Drive.

A proposal being considered would create a snowmobile route at 32nd Street that would allow riders to make a short trip to gas stations, a restaurant, hotel and convenience store.

For years, snowmobiles were allowed to use Sylvan Lake streets to get to and from the lake. But in January 2010, council overturned a bylaw that had allowed limited travel for snowmobiles and ATVs. Safety, enforcement and liability concerns were cited as the main reasons for the decision. A survey of 22 other similar-sized communities found only Whitecourt allowed ATV and snowmobile use inside town limits.

Mayor Sean McIntyre said after snowmobile travel was banned the town has received regular requests to change the rules back.

“After long conversations with our RCMP and municipal enforcement that’s not something we can accommodate. However, when we’re talking about one block off the lake to safely access fuel that is something we can consider.”

McIntyre said staff had been directed to come back with a report on a po-

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Tobias Heppner, 8, of Red Deer wheels his way up the family driveway in a novel way Wednesday. The old wooden wire spool made for a challenging mode of transportation where balance and quick footwork were the only thing keeping him on the top side of the wheel.

“HOWEVER, WHEN WE’RE TALKING ABOUT ONE BLOCK OFF THE LAKE TO SAFELY ACCESS FUEL THAT IS SOMETHING WE CAN CONSIDER.” SEAN MCINTYRE, SYLVAN LAKE MAYOR tential snowmobile route.

Before council makes a decision, there will be public consultation, he said.

The RCMP support a 32nd Street route but don’t want snowmobiles crossing 33rd Street, which is the eastern extension of Lakeshore Drive out to Hwy 20.

“Crossing a major road in town caused great concern for the police in that it is dangerous to do with no real benefit,” says a report to council from staff.

The town’s own enforcement officers also wanted to keep snowmobile travel north of 33rd Street, calling it the most “sensible and prudent alternative.”

Town communications officer Joanne Gaudet said other considerations to be looked at include parking. There may be a need for a staging area or parking lot for snowmobiles, which can’t back up and require room to turn around.

Staff will also look at options for snowmobilers to have access to a hotel that is under renovation near 32nd and 33rd Streets that has a restaurant. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

Funny money showing City looking for shoreline up in Central Alberta cleanup volunteers

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF More hands are needed to clean up the shores along the Red Deer River as part of the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup on Sunday.

“The annual Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is a piece of the Green Deer puzzle that encourages people to clean near the river, which is such an important part of our city,” said Suzanne Jubb, community and program facilitator. “Since Green Deer began in April, we’ve seen positive results throughout the city. As the litter disappears, we really appreciate how beautiful our community is.”

The 2015 Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup will be held from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Participants are invited to a free barbecue after the event. All

POOL: series of headaches at facility The damage was spotted during engineering inspections done as part of the preliminary work on the new $33.5-million multiplex, the NexSource Centre, already under construction alongside and expected to be open in fall 2016.

No sooner was the pool reopened than further inspection turned up other issues, this time with the roof structure. After being open less than a day the pool was closed again on June 2.

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participants will also be entered in our draw for prizes.

“The more people who help out, the more area we can cover,” said Jubb.

“The river cleanup is a great way for families, clubs and other organizations to get involved in keeping Red Deer clean and beautiful.”

Pre-registration is not required, but residents are asked to arrive promptly at 12:30 p.m. to receive their cleaning supplies and to be assigned a specific area of the riverbank to clean. Participants should wear appropriate footwear and bring gloves. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

The City of Red Deer has partnered with NOVA Chemicals, Trout Unlimited Canada and Tim Hortons to offer this event. For more information, call 403-309-8411 or visit www.reddeer.ca/ greendeer. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

Some funny American money has been passed around throughout Central Alberta and police are looking for tips to track down a female suspect.

Red Deer RCMP said in a Wednesday release, they are looking for a woman who passed a counterfeit $100 U.S. bill in Red Deer on Sept. 11. She was caught on video surveillance and has been linked by police to more counterfeit frauds in Stettler, Three Hills, Strathmore and Lacombe.

A Tuesday release, from the Lacombe Police Service said they had received complaints from local businesses of suspicious transactions possibly involving counterfeit American money.

Between Sept. 8 and 11, Lacombe Police were notified of a fake U.S. $50 and $100 bill. The fake $50 bill bears the serial number MF10972183A and

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“The building is in fair to poor condition, considering age,” says a report that went to council on Monday summing up the engineers’ verdict. “The consultant believes that significant issues with the mechanical systems have led to premature building deterioration.”

The $3.3-million pool, which opened in the summer of 2002, has created more than a few headaches for the town. An award-winning geothermal system to heat the facility and its water never worked properly and expensive upgrades were required to replace it. pcowley@reddeeradvicate.com

Ceremony set to unveil NexSource Centre signage An event to recognize the sponsors who helped build Sylvan Lake’s new

the $100 bears the serial number HK15029790C. Lacombe police are asking citizens and local business owners to check the serial numbers on any American $50 and $100 bills they have in their possession.

One incident reported by the RCMP, said the woman is driving an older model silver car that looked like a Pontiac Grand Prix.

The female suspect is described as about 1.68 meters (five-foot-six) tall with a slim build and blonde hair past her shoulders.

Anyone with information about these incident, can identify the suspect or has seen a suspicious U.S. bill is asked to call the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575, the Lacombe Police Service at 403-782-3279 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com multiplex will be held this weekend.

On Saturday, a public ceremony starting at 1:30 p.m. will unveil the signage and present awards to all current sponsors of the future facility.

The event will take place at the Sylvan Lake NexSource Centre, where the old multiplex is located at 4803 48th Street.

There will also be activities for all ages including face painting, bouncing castles, crafts, a firefighter/police vs. kids hockey game, a youth glow skate and an art show.

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Maslany downplays Emmy chances STAR OF CLONE SAGA NOMINATED IN BEST ACTRESS CATEGORY

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Emmy hopeful Tatiana Maslany faces off against some heavy hitters in the best actress category at this weekend’s awards show bash and she’s typically modest about the whole affair.

The Regina-bred Orphan Black star said she’ll likely prepare an acceptance speech but “just so that I don’t panic completely while I’m out there.”

“I’ve never done it in the past and it’s not served me well. So we’ll see,” Maslany said earlier this summer while on holiday in London.

You can forgive the versatile actress for downplaying her chances. She is undoubtedly the underdog.

Big-name rivals include Taraji P. Henson for Empire, Claire Danes for Homeland, Viola Davis for How to Get Away with Murder, Elisabeth Moss for Mad Men and Robin Wright for House of Cards.

Maslany perks up when talk turns to fellow Canadian nominee Semi Chellas, a TV screenwriter up for her work on the final season of Mad Men. Chellas was brought in as a consultant on the next season of Orphan Black, and Maslany gushed about having the celebrated scribe help shape the sci-fi clone saga.

“I’m super-inspired by her and I think it’s always awesome when we can have a female voice in the room as well because we’ve got a lot of guys on the show,” said Maslany, who is nominated for playing six different clones on the Space/BBC America serial.

“They’re all super-openminded and progressive guys, but it’s, you know, there’s something really special about a woman’s perspective on things. I think she’s kind of incredible.”

Chellas and show creator Matthew Weiner are up for an Emmy in the category of best writing for a drama series.

They face competition from writers from Better Call Saul, Game of Thrones and The Americans, while Weiner is nominated a second time for another Mad Men episode.

Also up for a trophy Sunday is Game of Thrones director Jeremy Podeswa, who is from Toronto.

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This image released by BBC America shows Tatiana Maslany portraying Cosima in a scene from Orphan Black. Emmy hopeful Maslany faces off against some heavy hitters in the best actress category at this weekend’s awards show bash and she’s typically modest about the whole affair. nized for it,” said Podeswa.

“So many of the directors on the show did incredible work and had huge set pieces. To be honest, I expected some other director to be nominated from the show. I didn’t quite expect to get nominated myself.”

Podeswa is up against rivals from Boardwalk Empire, Homeland and The Knick as well as another Game of Thrones director.

This is his third nomination after being nominated for The Pacific and Boardwalk Empire.

Podeswa says working on Game of

TIFF directors use short films as a path to bigger features

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — When it comes to grabbing attention during the bustle of the Toronto International Film Festival, short films often wind up being pushed aside.

This year, 110 shorts will screen at TIFF. But they’re typically overshadowed by celebrity-driven Hollywood fare and independent films chasing awards buzz.

Shorts are the less-sexy part of the film industry, but for directors, creating a short version of their big idea can be a crucial step in making a feature film.

“A short is almost like a calling card,” said Kire Paputts, director of The Rainbow Kid, a full-length feature at this year’s festival that began as a 20-minute short.

“You have to prove yourself before people will believe in you.”

Short films have long been a way for young directors to learn their craft and navigate the hurdles of the film industry with very little money on the line.

Before Ryan Gosling was nominated for an Oscar in the lead role of Half Nelson, the film was a 19-minute short made for $800 with a cast of unknowns.

Whiplash, which took audiences by storm at the Toronto film festival last year, got its start as an 18-minute condensed version of the movie.

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Some directors have even used shorts as a rough draft, including Neill Blomkamp, who made the six-minute short Alive in Joburg before scaling it up into the blockbuster hit District 9.

While The Rainbow Kid isn’t technically complex, Paputts said directing the independent film had its own set of potential complications, which he ironed out by making a shorter version.

The story follows a teenager with Down syndrome who is on a quest to find the end of a rainbow. In Rainbow Connection, the original short, Paputts said he learned the rhythms of actor Dylan Harman, who has Down syndrome in real life.

“I’d never worked with anyone who has special needs before,” Paputts said.

“I felt, before I jump into a feature film … I should probably test the waters a bit to see what to expect.”

Making the short not only gave Paputts a solid idea of how his actor worked, but ultimately helped him deliver a better performance, he said.

“But it didn’t open any doors in terms of getting further money for the feature,” he added. “It was kind of like I had to start from scratch again.”

Other filmmakers have successfully used short films to attract enough money to pay for their feature.

Thrones is very challenging but rewarding.

“It’s just on such a monumental scale and such a complex production,” he says, noting that last year they shot in Croatia, Spain and Northern Ireland. “(It) is really like doing a feature film — and a large feature film, actually — just in terms of the visual effects component and the complexity of the storytelling and number of worlds you’re creating.”

Last weekend, several Canucks were in the running for creative arts

Emmys, which celebrate craftspeople behind the scenes.

Winners included Nova Scotia’s Paula Fairfield for best sound editing for her work on Game of Thrones, Toronto-born cinematographer Jonathan Freeman for Boardwalk Empire, and Saturday Night Live executive producer Lorne Michaels, who earned a trophy in the best variety special category for his efforts as part of the team behind the sketch series’ 40th anniversary bash.

The Emmy Awards air Sunday on CTV and Fox.

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apologies may still not be enough.”

The comedian appears in the FXX series The League. One of his first Hollywood roles was on Ashton Kutcher’s MTV show, Punk’d. Sports fans may know him from a Buffalo Wild Wings commercial. The Comedy Central special titled, Breaking Dad, and said to feature stories about fatherhood, is scheduled for Saturday.

“We just learned about his last night,” said Comedy Central spokesman Steve Albani. “We are very disappointed to hear about Steve’s misrepresentations and are currently determining how we will move forward.”

His falsehood was first reported in a story published Wednesday in The New York Times.

Rannazzisi said in a statement that he was in New York City on Sept. 11 but was working in midtown.

“I don’t know why I said this,” he said. “This was inexcusable. I am truly, truly sorry.”

He said he wished that he could erase a story told out of immaturity.

“It only made me more ashamed,” he said. “How could I tell my children to be honest when I hadn’t come clean about this? It is to the victims of 9-11 and to the people that love them — and the people that love me — that I ask for forgiveness.”

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C5 Manufacturing sales up in July

THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 2015

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

STATSCAN REPORT

OTTAWA — Canada’s factories have reported better-than-expected sales to start the third quarter — fuelled by gains in the auto sector — in another signal that the Canadian economy is sputtering back to life.

Statistics Canada reported Wednesday that manufacturing sales rose 1.7 per cent to $52.2 billion in July, topping the 1.0 per cent increase that Thomson Reuters said economists had expected.

TD Bank economist Dina Ignjatovic said that the outlook for the manufacturing sector remains quite bright.

“More broadly, increasing strength in the U.S. economy, combined with a further depreciation of the loonie to 73 US cents, should translate into increased demand for Canadian-made goods,” Ignjatovic wrote in a report.

“Overall, after weighing on economic growth during the first half of the year, the manufacturing industry is on track to improve over the remainder of 2015, and should help to lift overall growth.”

Statistics Canada said the improvement for July reflected an increase in the volume of goods sold as

constant dollar sales rose 1.1 per cent.

Twelve of the 21 industries tracked saw sales improve for the month, representing 62.8 per cent of the manufacturing sector.

The motor vehicle sector posted a 5.6 per cent gain for July, while the auto parts group gained 12.1 per cent for the month as scheduled shutdowns for North American assembly plants were shorter than previous years.

David Madani of Capital Economics, however, predicted that motor vehicle sales could slip back in August given auto output in the U.S. declined for the month.

“Overall, the increase in manufacturing sales largely reflects the gain in exports already reported for that month, and doesn’t add to our view that the economy most likely grew by close to 1.5 per cent annualized in the third quarter,” Madani said.

“With the fallout from the oil price shock still unfolding, we still have our doubts about longer-term growth prospects.”

In addition to the better-than-expected result for July, Statistics Canada revised results for May and

June to show stronger growth than it had earlier reported.

It said Wednesday manufacturing sales for May were up 0.7 per cent compared with an earlier result of a gain of 0.1 per cent. June’s growth was raised to 1.5 per cent compared with the earlier estimate of 1.2 per cent.

The good news from the factory sector came as the OECD slashed its estimate for Canadian economic growth this year to 1.1 per cent — down 0.4 of a percentage point.

The Paris-based organization also cut its estimate for growth in Canada next year to 2.1 per cent, a decline of 0.2 of a point from the OECD’s forecast in June.

The downgrade came as the OECD cut its estimate for economic growth around the world to 3.0 per cent this year, down from 3.1 per cent. For next year, world economic growth is pegged at 3.6 per cent, down 0.2 per cent from the June estimate.

The revised estimate by the OECD brings the organization in line with the most recent forecast by the Bank of Canada for 2015. The central bank also expects the Canadian economy to grow by 1.1 per cent this year however, it expects growth to pick up to 2.3 per cent in 2016.

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Rare earth miners band together

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Experts say government support for research and development of Canada’s rare earth elements has encouraged new co-operation in the usually dog-eat-dog world of junior mining companies.

China is the world’s major supplier of rare earth elements, prized for their unique properties — including powerful magnetic fields — and used in high-tech goods such as smartphones, laptops and electric cars.

Prices rose dramatically in 2011, and by 2013 there were at least 11 Canadian projects at the advanced exploration stage before a steep slide in value put a halt on development.

Ian London, who heads the Canadian Rare Earth Elements Network, said companies are instead working together to develop new methods for extracting and refining the 17 metals that make up the rare earth group.

“Now that there has been a lull that’s gone on for a little while, folks have become much more realistic and are looking to address those challenges,” he said.

In the 2015 budget, the federal government promised to allocate $23 million over the next five years on top of money it has already invested to help companies work together to address the technical challenges of mining rare earth elements.

London said the money and leadership from Natural Resources Canada has helped the companies work together.

“There are a number of challenges faced by each of the developing companies, and this funding has encouraged them to collaborate and solve them,” London said.

Rare earth elements mining projects have been proposed in Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Labrador and the Northwest Territories.

The elements are called rare not because of scarcity but because they are not found in high concentrations, and are usually dispersed throughout an ore deposit.

Prices for the rare earth elements — the lanthanides, with atomic numbers 57 through 71, as well as scandium and yttrium — reached a peak in 2011 as demand for high-tech devices looked set to explode.

Control over rare-earth elements even became a plot point in the blockbuster video game Call of Duty: Black Ops II. Yet headlines and heady prices led to oversupply, and prices have crashed. Europium saw some of the biggest swings of the rare earths, going from around US$600 per kilogram for much of 2010 to a peak above $4,200 in the second half of 2011 before falling back below $200 this year.

The downturn in rare earth prices has already resulted in the bankruptcy of Molycorp Inc., one of the largest producers outside of China, and Australian rare earths miner Lynas is struggling to stay afloat as its stock price has fallen more than 98 per cent since 2011.

Gareth Hatch, who founded Toronto-based processor Innovation Metals Corp. in 2011, said mining rare earth minerals has many challenges.

Many of the minerals that contain the elements in Canada have never been used for commercial production, he said, and separating the chemically similar elements from one another during the refining process can be costly in order for processors to avoid significant environmental impacts.

“There are different challenges along the way as you go from a rock to a high-purity valuable technology metal,” he said.

Government funding and co-ordination will be critical to turning the existing research into commercially viable products, Hatch said.

Boyd Davis, a principal at research laboratory Kingston Process Metallurgy, said that companies need to work together to identify the best practices for mining Canadian rare earth deposits because they differ significantly from those in other countries.

“For one group to do it on its own is difficult,” he said. “You end up needing a Canadian solution, not just because you’re patriotic but because you have a different situation.”

Davis said junior mining companies are usually very competitive, and the government’s work in the rare earths sector together was necessary to get them to work together.

“Animals only get together at an oasis, they don’t get together in the middle of the desert,” he said.

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Andres Campbell of Red Deer works to put a shine on a pile driving unit for HPS Pile Driving and Drilling Services at Westerner Park on Wednesday morning. HPS is joining hundreds of other oilfield related companies in the annual Red Deer Oil and Gas Expo which begins in Red Deer today (Thursday). The show runs until Saturday with doors open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Hundreds of exhibitors are expected to draw in the oil and gas industry for the annual show in Red Deer this weekend. Those attending the show will get a chance to see big rig equipment outdoors on the parking lot and meet with exhibitors indoors in the Prairie, Parkland and Stockmans Pavillions.

Realtor predicts rise in luxury home sales in Toronto and Vancouver CALGARY PREDICTED TO SLUMP

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Sotheby’s International Realty Canada says turbulence on the Chinese stock market could send buyers from mainland China flocking to Canadian luxury real estate this fall.

The realtor predicts that sales of homes worth over $1 million will rise in Toronto and Vancouver, while Montreal’s luxury market should be balanced and Calgary’s will slow due to the effects of declining crude prices.

Sotheby’s says sales gains are expected to be highest in the over $4 million category in the Toronto and Vancouver areas this fall, although higher sales volumes are expected in the $1-million to $4-million range, as well.

The realtor lists increased demand from international investors alongside limited inventory, historically low interest rates and heightened consumer confidence as the factors expected to fuel sales growth in Canada’s two hottest real estate markets.

In Calgary — where the luxury real estate market turned down in the first half of the year due to lower oil prices and a dip in consumer confidence — sales likely will continue to decline.

Sotheby’s says performance in Calgary’s highend housing market, which saw several years of record-breaking sales, is tied “inextricably” to the state of the oil and gas industry which, in turn, has an affect on employment and migration.

Meanwhile, volatility on the global stock markets is expected to lead to an influx of international buy-

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Refinery issues south of the border may bump up gas prices in Western Canada KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Gasoline prices have been down over the summer thanks to a plunge in oil prices, but a senior analyst at the consumer website gasbuddy.com warns a change is on expected to be on the way.

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The Manor House in the Aspen Estates in Calgary is shown in this undated handout photo. Luxury home sales in Calgary have taken a hit this year and are expected to continue to decline. ers looking to snatch up top-tier Canadian homes — particularly buyers from China, where the economy has shown signs that it is slowing.

“Canada in general is seen as an oasis of political and economic stability,” says Elaine Hung, the company’s vice-president of marketing.

And Hung says that holds true despite the fact that Canada’s economy slipped into a recession in the first half of the year and concern that low oil prices will continue to wreak havoc on Western Canada in the months ahead.

Dan McTeague predicts motorists from Thunder Bay to British Columbia will be paying more when gas prices jump as much as five to seven cents a litre.

He says speculators are pushing up the wholesale price of gas by 4.5 cents per litre.

The hike is partly due to seasonal maintenance at several Midwest U.S. refineries, but McTeague says a major production problem at a Husky refinery in Toledo, Ohio, is the root cause.

He notes the hike is even more unexpected because Oct. 16 is the first full day of the switch from summer-blended gasoline to winter-blended fuel, which is much cheaper to make.

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Lightspeed says it has solution for struggling retailers in digital age

COMPANIES OF LOCAL INTEREST

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

Wednesday’s stock prices supplied by RBC Dominion Securities of Red Deer. For information call 341-8883.

Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 121.58 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.27 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 14.00 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 68.56 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market soared to its biggest gain since late August on Wednesday, powered by higher commodity prices, particularly oil and gold, and a solid report on manufacturing.

The S&P/TSX index closed up 301.07 points or 2.24 per cent at 13,763.78, adding to a 109-point gain on Tuesday.

The big advance came as the October contract for benchmark crude oil shot up $2.56 to US$47.15 a barrel in the wake of a report that U.S. oil inventories fell 2.2 million barrels last week versus expectations of a 200,000-barrel decline.

December gold also rebounded from its recent slide, up $16.40 to US$1,119.00 an ounce. The gold and oil sectors were the leading advancers on the TSX, up 5.53 and 5.25 per cent respectively.

Elsewhere in commodities, December copper rose 2.5 cents to US$2.45 a pound, while October natural gas fell seven cents to US$2.66 per thousand cubic feet.

The Canadian dollar also advanced, rising 0.43 of a U.S. cent to 75.92 cents US. In New York, indexes also continued to move sharply higher as a two-day interest rate meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve got underway.

The Dow Jones industrial average rose 140.10 points to 16,739.95 after soaring more than 228 points Tuesday, while the S&P 500 added 17.22 points to 1,995.31 and the Nasdaq rose 28.72 points to 4,889.24.

The Fed will announce Thursday whether it will stand pat on interest rates — at historic lows near zero since the recession — or begin hiking them for the first time in almost a decade.

In economic news, Statistics Canada reporting manufacturing sales rose 1.7 per cent to

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Ian Nakamoto, director of research at 3MACS, noted that the Bank of Canada has been counting on the lower Canadian dollar helping manufacturing exports.

“So if traders take that as positive, then (it’s) one of the reasons probably why the Canadian dollar is strengthening against the U.S. dollar,” he said.

However, he said, most eyes remain focused on the Fed. “I think the rally here is people don’t expect an interest increase and so we have this continuing liquidity out there.”

However, he said the rally could be short-lived even if rates don’t go up, and that his preference would be for the Fed to increase by 25 basis points and “just say we’re going to go slow here in terms of data dependence.”

“If there is a sense that the economy is turning around and the Fed is putting its stamp of approval by increasing rates slightly, but not so quickly in future, I think the markets can continue to rally here.”

In corporate news, the world’s two biggest brewers could be joining forces after Anheuser-Busch InBev disclosed it has made a takeover approach to SABMiller PLC. A combination of the two would create a massive conglomerate worth roughly US$275 billion.

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

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index -- 13,763.78, up 301.07 points Dow -- 16,739.95, up 140.10 points S&P 500 -- 1,995.31, up 17.22 points Nasdaq -- 4,889.24, up 28.72

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Former mining CEO detained in Bulgaria gets bail after extradition delay SOFIA, Bulgaria — A Canadian former mining executive detained in Bulgaria has been granted bail as he

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points Currencies: Cdn -- 75.92 cents US, up 0.43 of a cent Pound -- C$2.0407, up 0.89 of a cent Euro -- C$1.4867, down 0.61 of a cent Euro -- US$1.1288, up 0.19 of a cent Oil futures: US$47.15 per barrel, up $2.56 (October contract) Gold futures: US$1,119.00 per oz., up $16.40 (December contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $20.475 oz., up 67.1 cents $658.27 kg., up $21.57 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG -- ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: Nov ‘15 $1.90 higher $473.00 Jan. ‘16 $1.90 higher $477.70M a r c h ‘16 $1.00 higher $479.70 May ‘16 $0.60 higher $479.90 July ‘16 $0.60 higher $479.60 Nov. ‘16 $1.10 higher $459.60 Jan. ‘17 $1.10 higher $460.80 March ‘17 $1.10 higher $462.50 May ‘17 $1.10 higher $462.50 July ‘17 $1.10 higher $462.50 Nov. ‘17 $1.10 higher $462.50.

Barley (Western): Oct. ‘15 unchanged $184.00 Dec. ‘15 unchanged $184.00 March ‘16 unchanged $186.00 May ‘16 unchanged $187.00 July ‘16 unchanged $187.00 Oct. ‘16 unchanged $187.00 Dec. ‘16 unchanged $187.00 March ‘17 unchanged $187.00 May ‘17 unchanged $187.00 July ‘17 unchanged $187.00 Oct. ‘17 unchanged $187.00.

Wednesday’s estimated volume of trade: 327,780 tonnes of canola 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley). Total: 327,780.

fights extradition to Kyrgyzstan on corruption allegations.

Leonard Homeniuk, who stepped down as CEO of Toronto-based mining company Centerra Gold in 2008, has spent most of his time under house arrest since he was detained on July 27.

Homeniuk said he will post bail of 35,000 Bulgarian lev, roughly $26,700, on Thursday morning.

The conditions of his bail have not been set. Centerra (TSX:CG) runs the massive Kumtor gold mine in Kyrgyzstan and has been embroiled in contentious negotiations with the government over a revenue-splitting deal.

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MONTREAL — A Montreal tech company with big ambitions for global growth says it has an inexpensive solution for restaurateurs and other retailers looking to thrive in the digital age.

Lightspeed says its cloud-based software system can assist mid-sized retailers and restaurants manage inventory, take orders, process payments, analyze customer shopping patterns and develop an e-commerce presence.

Founder and CEO Dax Dasilva says Lightspeed’s customers average $600,000 a year in sales per location and up to 50 stores.

For a monthly fee that can start as low as $76 a month, they can access Lightspeed software and apps either from mobile devices like iPads or older desktop computer systems.

Running a business is much more complicated than it was 20 years ago, Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS Dax Dasilva, Dasilva said.

CEO of Lightspeed, is seen in his office Business owners not only need to have strong in-store offerings — they Tuesday, in Montreal. also need a strong online and social restaurant programs. media presence.

Quebec has joined several countries “So in order to be this modern independent retailer…they need somebody in Europe and Latin America that require bars and restauon their side to build systems that will help “ONCE THE DEADLINE rants to provide sales transactions to ensure them be four people at once,” the 39-year-old IS HERE I THINK IT’S proper payment of taxes. the United States, Vancouver native said.

ONLY GOING TO TAKE theIncredit card industry Founded in 2005, Lightspeed is doubling A COUPLE STORIES OF is switching to chip cards used in Canada to its business annually.

PEOPLE THAT LOST long cut down on fraud. StartIt already has 25,000 MONEY FOR PEOPLE ing Oct. 1, business owncustomers in more than rather than the card 100 countries, including TO WANT TO INVEST ers companies will be liable about 1,500 restaurants, IN THIS (CHIP-READ- for any fraud from purthat process $10 billion chases made by magnetworth of yearly transacING) HARDWARE” ic-strip cards. tions.

That’s a big potential It hopes to further DAX DASILVA growth market for comexpand its global reach FOUNDER AND CEO OF LIGHTSPEED panies like Lightspeed after Quebec’s Caisse that works with payment de depot and Investissement Quebec led an $80-million in- processors to offer the service, said vestment involving original funding Dasilva.

“Once the deadline is here I think partners Accel Partners and iNovia Capital. Lightspeed said it has been it’s only going to take a couple stories inspired by Canadian tech companies of people that lost money for people like Ottawa’s Shopify (TSX:SH) and to want to invest in this (chip-reading) hardware.”

Hootsuite in Vancouver.

Caisse de depot vice-president “We want to be the tech anchor in Montreal,” Dasilva said during an in- Christian Dube said the Caisse was terview in his office in a renovated drawn to invest by Lightspeed’s growth building in Old Montreal that houses potential outside Canada.

“We’re really looking at this com210 of the company’s 350 employees — pany on a global basis and the market one of eight offices around the world.

Lightspeed is looking to take advan- share that they can take in the U.S. … tage of new regulations in Europe and and what they can do in Europe,” he North America to sell its retail and said.

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Obituaries

ARMSTRONG Mildred Armstrong of Camrose, Alberta formerly of Red Deer, was born at Haynes, Alberta on December 25, 1923 to Joseph and Cora Benson.

She passed away on September 14, 2015 at Rosehaven in Camrose at the age of 91 years. She is survived by her son Tom (Alanna); two grandchildren Grant (Anna) and Karen (Bill) Lebeouf; five great-grandchildren; numerous family and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband Red Barley. An inurnment service will take place at a later date in Red Deer. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.

WEBER FUNERAL HOME 780-672-3131

SAMIDA Lorne 1946 - 2015 Mr. Lorne Matthew Samida of Red Deer, beloved husband of Mrs. Janet Samida, passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Monday, September 14, 2015 at the age of 68 years. Lorne was born, raised and received his education at Tisdale, Saskatchewan. He attended Technical School in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; where he completed his Millwright Certification. Lorne married Janet Kidd on September 12, 1966; and the couple had two daughters, Lorene and Kathleen, and one granddaughter, Kayla.

He spent the majority of his working career in the Oil and Gas Industry in Alberta; where he was still involved at the time of his passing. A Memorial Service will be held at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Friday, September 18, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with The Reverend Liz Richards officiating. If desired, Memorial Donations in Lorne’s honor may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society at www.cancer.ca.

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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MACLEOD John A. “Jack” 1931 - 2015 Mr. John Allan “Jack” Macleod, beloved husband of “Lennie” of Red Deer passed away at the Extendicare Michener Hill, Red Deer, Alberta on Monday, September 14, 2015 at the age of 84 years. Jack was born at Hanna, Alberta and moved to Sundre with his family at a young age; where he received his Primary Schooling. He then moved to Calgary, Alberta, where he attended High School and married Jean Wishart in 1954. Jack worked in the Oil Patch as a Seismic Driller and then owned and operated the Westpoint Service Station in Calgary until 1964. In 1965, he and Jean moved their family to Red Deer and became the Esso Bulk Agent, where he remained until his retirement in 1991. Jack married Lennie Roberts in 1994. He served his community in several capacities including: the Past President of the Red Deer Elks, Red Deer Shriners, he was a lifelong Mason with ‘Scottish Rite’, a Past President and Life Director of the Westerner, and also Past President of the Western Fertilizer and Chemical Dealer’s Association. He was founding member of the Agri Trade and devoted his life giving his time to these and many other affiliations. Besides his loving wife, Lennie, Jack is survived by his children, Wayne (Sherry) of Red Deer, Sandra (Sean) Wheeler of Canmore, Alberta and Bruce (Launa), also of Red Deer; his stepsons, John (Christal) Roberts of Edmonton, Alberta, Douglas (Susan) Roberts of Hamilton, Ontario and Alan Roberts of Fort McMurray, Alberta; his grandchildren, Janice Reid, Shauna Twogood, Jeff and Craig Macleod, Lauren and Cameron Wheeler, and Evan, Logan, Ayden and Ryen Macleod; as well as his step grandchildren, Kaitlynn, Addie and Emily.

Jack was predeceased by his first wife, Jean in 1991, a daughter, Brenda in 1955, his parents, John and Ethel Macleod, and his sister, Barbara Moxham. A Celebration of Jack’s Life will be held at Gaetz Memorial United Church, 4758 Ross Street, Red Deer, Alberta on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with The Reverend Jeffrey Rock officiating. Family Interment will be held at the Alto Reste Cemetery, Red Deer, Alberta. The family would like to thank Dr. Souster and Jack’s many caregivers at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre and Extendicare Michener Hill for their kindness, compassion and care. If desired, Memorial Donations in Jack’s honor may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta and N.W.T at www.heartandstroke.ab.ca or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Maryann Hansen, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.

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Lost

8 YR. old Tabby lost in Morrisroe, Aug. 20, light grey w/white on neck/belly, declawed, name is Smokey. $100 reward. Call Alice 403-309-9373

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Found

760

SYLVAN LAKE BARBER req’s P/T Stylist/Barber, Drop resume off or contact Sherry at 403-887-4022

Restaurant/ Hotel

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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jobs CLASSIFICATIONS 700-920

Caregivers/ Aides

710

CHILD caregiver needed for 2 children in Red Deer.$11/hr. willing to do split shifts,days and nights rotation 44 hrs/wk. high school graduate,1-2 yrs exp. in child care. apply at frh1951@outlook.com

720

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 Service Supervisor Req’d permanent shift weekend day and evening both full and part time.

4 Vacancies, $13.75 /hr. + medical, dental, life and vision benefits. Start ASAP. Job description www.timhortons.com Experience 1 yr. to less than 2 yrs.

Apply in person or fax resume to: 403-314-1303

850

Trades

GOODMEN ROOFING LTD. Requires

In Memoriam In Loving Memory of DON HENGSTLER 1960 - 1988 We are sad within our memory Lonely are our hearts today; For the one we loved so dearly Has forever been called away.

We think of him in silence, No eye may see us weep; But many silent tears are shed, When others are asleep.

Forever Loved Mom, Laurie, Sandra and family.

STONE Jack Jack Stone passed away peacefully on September 13, 2015 in Oliver, BC at the age of 67. He is survived by his Funeral Directors best friend, Daphne Jacobs, & Services daughter Melanie, sons Jared, Greg, Jordan and Kyle, and grandchildren Bretton and Brooklyn. By Jack’s request, there will be no service, but a celebration of life will be held at Lincoln Hall, Rd 792, County of Lacombe (Gull Lake) on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, pay forward a good deed.

birth of first grandson

Farm Work

755

GREENHOUSE WORKERS wanted at Meadowbrook Greenhouses, Penhold. 31 Full Time Seasonal Positions. No Exp, training provided.Starting Feb 2016.$11.20/hr,44hrs,5 days per week, 3 month period. Fax resume to 403-886-2252.

SLOPED ROOFERS LABOURERS & FLAT ROOFERS Valid Driver’s Licence preferred. Fax or email info@goodmenroofing.ca or (403)341-6722 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

Truckers/ Drivers

860

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

Anders Park Births

Celebrate these milestones with an Announcement in the Classified Section of the

ARE YOU EXPECTING A BABY SOON?

403.309.3300

has a special package just for you & your little one!

For more information, Call Lori, 403-348-5556

Welcome Wagon

MULTI FAMILY 15 ANDERS STREET Sept. 17 & 18, 3 -7, Sat. 9:30 - 2 Lots of everything.

Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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NOW HIRING TRUCK DRIVER $25/HR Full Time , 44hrs/wk min 2 years experience req Please email resume tankmasterrd@gmail.com or drop off at Tankmaster Rentals (2012) LTD 117 Poplar St Red Deer

Business Opportunities

870

INTERESTED in host/ hosting an e-cigarette sales party? Call Doug 587-272-2543

Johnstone Park

46 JADE PLACE Downsizing/moving sale, table & chairs, BBQ, lamps, dishes& more.

Sept. 17, 18 & 19: Thurs 4 - 7, Fri 4 - 8, Sat 9:00 - 3:00 MASSIVE moving sale.

18 Jade Place.

Clearview Ridge Sept. 18, 19 & 20.

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Lots of everything!

16 COSTELLA CRES. Sept. 17, 5:30 -8, Sept. 18, 10-8, & Sept. 20, 10-noon.

Community garage sale Lancaster Meadows and fund raiser 76 LAMONT CLOSE Sept. 19, 10 - 4 You can sell your guitar for a song...

MOVING SALE or put it in CLASSIFIEDS Renaware cookware, and we’ll sell it for you! canning jars w/lids, bedding,

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Tools

EINHELL laser level with tripod, used very little, worth $600, $200 firm.

403-227-8409 or 403-866-1567 SKIL electric drill, $10; Black & Decker jig saw, $10; heat gun, $10; and new in box 30 wall mounted storage bins, $30. 403-358-5568

GED Preparation VARIETY of miscellaneous

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca 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

Employment Training

900

tools, $20. 403-885-5020

Farmers' Market

1650

ANYONE with free produce to give away, apples, zucchini, etc. Call 403-346-7825

Firewood

1660

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood

SAFETY

Spruce, Pine - Split. Avail.

7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

OILFIELD TICKETS

B.C. Birch, Aspen, Spruce/Pine. Delivery avail.

PH. Lyle 403-783-2275

TRAINING CENTRE Industries #1 Choice!

“Low Cost” Quality Training

403.341.4544

24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

R H2S Alive (ENFORM) R First Aid/CPR R Confined Space R WHMIS & TDG R Ground Disturbance R (ENFORM) D&C B.O.P. R D&C (LEL) #204, 7819 - 50 Ave. (across from Totem) (across from Rona North)

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Auctions

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Fall Roundup Liquidation Auction

Sunday September 20, 10 am * Viewing 9 am Location: Ridgewood Community Hall Partial List only New Party Tents – Storage Tents – Driveway Gates – Tire Changer & Balancer – John Deere Lawn Tractor – Craftsman Snow Blower – Antiques – Furniture – Misc. AND MUCH MORE Complete list and Directions visit www.cherryhillauction.com CHERRY HILL AUCTION & APPRAISALS Phone 403-342-2514 or 403-347-8988

Electronics

1605

ATARI with 20 games. $160. 403-782-3847 X-BOX with games, $70.

403-782-3847

EquipmentHeavy

1630

TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, office, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.

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Tools

Misc.

Help

FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Can deliver 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227

Household Furnishings

F/T TOW TRUCK drivers SKILL SAW, $20. req’d. Minimum Class 5 with air and clean abstract. TABLE SAW, Master Craft. $140. 403-782-3847 Exp. preferred. In person to Key Towing 4083-78 St. Cres. Red Deer.

TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300

60th wedding anniversary

Email: classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com wegotads.ca

Is now accepting applications for the following full time position: ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN RECEIVABLES in our Rocky Mountain House location Accounting Technician Responsibilities & Qualifications: Duties include but not limited to: Process and maintain A/R Sap Business One experience mandatory Working knowledge of MS Office & Simply Accounting (2013) program is essential Able to work with minimal supervision Must have an accounting designation Min of 3+ years accounting related experience Preference will be given to candidates who are highly organized, able to multi task, complete tasks in a timely fashion & are team players Please email resumes and a minimum of 3 references to: resumes@ newcartcontracting.com or fax resume to: 1-403-729-2396 *NO PHONE CALL INQUIRIES PLEASE

ACADEMIC Express

• Community Support Worker JJAM Management (1987) Program

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. + Personals benefits. Start ASAP. Job description www.timhortons.com ALCOHOLICS Education and experience ANONYMOUS 403-347-8650 not req’d.

COCAINE ANONYMOUS Apply in person or fax 403-396-8298 resume to: 403-314-1303

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Misc.

Help

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BIKE FOUND, CCM 6061 white & black with green markings found SE Red Deer.

Call 403-346-5028 to claim TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

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birth of first child youngest son graduated from College

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BEDROOM suite w/queen bed & headboard, night table & chest of drawers, solid wood. $125.

403-358-7678 CHAIR, living room, medium size, $50; swivel rocker & foot stool, $50; glider chair & foot stool, $50. 403-358-7678 CHESTERFIELD, loveseat & swivel rocker recliner.

Dining table w/leaf & 6 chairs. $200.

403-346-2192 DOUBLE/queen size heavy duty steel bed frame 72”L, adjust to 54-60-78” wide, 6 casters (2 locks) $40 403-346-6539 NEW sofa bed, $125.

403-358-5568

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

ENSIGNA tv 2 yrs. old, 20” flat screen w/remote and manual, very good cond., $75 403-986-6321

Misc. for Sale

1760

100 VHS movies, $75.

403-885-5020 4 FOOT diameter rug, mixed furs design, absolute steal, $200.

Day or evening, 167 Allan Street.

8’ STAINLESS steel kitchen hood $1800 403-358-8317 BAKERS rack, like new 31”Wx17”Dx75”H, 5 glass shelves $75 obo 403-755-2760 COFFEE table set, fake black marble $65, 4 drawer wicker stand $25, snake plant $20, fern $20 403-347-5912 COLLECTION of over 1,000 old buttons, $100.

403-885-5020 LAST call for FREE crab apples. You pick.

403-346-3086 TWO high back beige bar stools, $20 each.

403-358-5568

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CARRIER SUPERVISOR The successful candidate will be responsible for the recruitment of carriers and the successful delivery of the Red Deer Express in Red Deer.

The ideal candidate will have an outgoing personality, the ability to multi-task and good written and verbal communication skills.

Basic computer skills, a valid driver’s license, and use of a car and are required. Candidate must pass a vulnerable sector criminal records check.

This is a full-time position, five days per week.

Please forward your resume to: Red Deer Express Attention: Debbie Reitmeier 2950 Bremner Avenue Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9 dreitmeier@reddeeradvocate.com

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WHEELBARROW $25, grass trimmer, battery operated $25, leather jacket, black, small, $40, crystal bowl 8” $20, silver cream and sugar set on silver tray $20, 4 place dish setting, $20, 403-347-0325 WINE CARBOYS, glass with stoppers 1 - 19L, 3 - 23L $125 Firm. 403-749-3960

Cats

1830

2 Siamese, 1 Balinese, 1 Burman kittens $50/ea; 403-887-3649

1900

Travel Packages

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3050

3 BDRM., no pets, $1000 mo. 403-343-6609

GLENDALE

3 Bdrm. 4-plex, 4 appls., $1075. incl. sewer, water & garbage. D.D. $650, Avail. Oct. 1 403-304-5337 NORMANDEAU 2 Bdrm. 4-plex. 1.5 bath, 4 appls. $1050. No pets, N/S Quiet adults. 403-350-1717

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

2190

Grain, Feed Hay

Suites

3060

2 BDRM. bsmt suite. $900/mo. 403-348-1304 2 BDRM. N/S, no pets. $875 rent/d.d.

403-346-1458

3 GORGEOUS KITTENS, WANTED: couple of straw ADULT 2 BDRM. spacious 3 mos. old, orange tabby bales 403-782-3031 suites 3 appls., heat/water M, silver tabby F, black & incld., ADULT ONLY gold 3 legged kitten F, free BLDG, no pets, Oriole to good homes Park. 403-986-6889 403-782-3130

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1860

WORK OUT EQUIPMENT For sale - 403-342-0813

rentals CLASSIFICATIONS

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

3020

Houses/ TO ORDER Duplexes HOME main Ár. Close DELIVERY OF 2 BDRM. to RDC & Hospital. $1100/mo./DD. utils. incl.

THE N/S, no pets. Avail. Oct. 1.

403-341-0156 885-2287 ADVOCATE 3 BDRM. main level CALL OUR house, Johnstone Park. $1350 + d.d., 70% utils., CIRCULATION avail. now, no pets.

DEPARTMENT 403-667-5527, 923-1119 403-314-4300 3 BDRM. newly renovated townhouse, n/s, no pets, $1,350/mo. plus util.

403-304-8464

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED

BRAND NEW EXECUTIVE 1/2 duplex in Garden Heights, 3 bdrms, 4 baths, beautiful back yard, garage, close to all amenities $2500/mo. + utils, n/s, no pets, 403-505-7649

For delivery of Flyers, FOR LEASE, Executive Wednesday and Friday style 1/2 duplex in Lacombe on large lot.

ONLY 2 DAYS A WEEK 4 bdrms., 3 bath, dble.

CLEARVIEW RIDGE garage, no pets, N/S. 403-588-2740 CLEARVIEW GULL LAKE HOUSE TIMBERSTONE WITH LAKE VIEW LANCASTER 3 bdrm., 2 bth., fully furn. with dbl. att. garage and VANIER games room, hot tub, n/s, WOODLEA/ no pets, ref. req., $2,800/mo. plus util.

WASKASOO 780-514-0129 DEER PARK GRANDVIEW Condos/ Townhouses EASTVIEW MICHENER SEIBEL PROPERTY 6 locations in Red Deer, 3 MOUNTVIEW bdrms, 1 1/2 bath, appls, ROSEDALE starting at $1100. For more info 403-347-7545 or GARDEN HEIGHTS 403-304-7576 MORRISROE

3030

SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca

Call Rhonda at 403-314-4306

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED

Call Rick at 403- 314-4303

CITY VIEW APTS.

Clean, quiet, newly reno’d adult building. Rent $900 S.D. $800. Avail. Oct. 1.

Near hospital. No pets.

403-318-3679 FEMALE TENANT wanted, A.I.S.H. welcome, incld’s furnished bdrm., kitchen facilities, washer/dryer & utils. $500. rent & S.D. Phone Mike 403-346-8581 or 403-304-8472 GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm. apartments, avail. immed, rent $875 403-596-6000

WASKASOO MANOR 1 blk. from hospital now renting to quiet working adults only, 2 bdrms, underground parking, no pets, no parties, over 30 building 403-342-5666 Start your career!

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Industrial

3130

YOU need a shop bay to rent?18 Schenk Industrial Rd.,Sylvan Lake 16’ x 50’ bay, 12 x 16 elec. doors, wash bay, one large ofÀce, restrooms, coffee room, lots of yard space, 2 watch dogs, room for car/truck hoist. Don’s cell 493-350-5199, OfÀce 403-887-5210

Mobile Lot

Condos/ Townhouses

PADS $450/mo.

Brand new park in Lacombe.

Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., 2 bath. As Low as $75,000.

Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820

4040

MICHENER Hill condos Phase 3 NEW 4th Ár. corner suite, 1096 Sq. ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bath, a/c, all appls, underground parking w/storage, recreational amenities, extended care center attached, deck 403-227-6554 to 4 pm. weekdays or 588-8623 anytime. Pics avail. on kijji

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3190

CLASSIFICATIONS 5000-5300

5040

SUV's

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2007 DODGE Nitro 4x4, SLT V6, auto., loaded w/sunroof, low kms., CLEAN... Priced to Buy Call 403-318-3040

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homes CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190

Realtors & Services

5050

Trucks

4x4

4010

LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

2003 Chev S15 E/C, V6 auto, full load, all maintenance done, needs nothing $6500.

Call Harold 403-350-6800

MORRISROE MANOR 1 & 2 bdrm., Adult bldg. only, N/S, No pets. 403-596-2444

ONE bdrm. apt. avail. Oct. 1. $825 plus power. Call Bob 403-872-3400 SYLVAN: 4 fully furn. units avail. OCT 1. $1200 to $1400 inclds. utils., details 403-880-0210.

THE NORDIC

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1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets.

403-596-2444

VANIER WOODS NOW OPEN

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On a warm summer morning last July, one of our Ellis Bird Farm summer students breathlessly reported that she’d just watched a mother squirrel haul away one of her babies.

Ma Squirrel had, unbeknownst to us, taken up residence in a box right beside the grain elevator. She had raised her family with exceeding stealth, as none of us had noticed that this MYRNA box — usually used by tree PEARMAN swallows — was OUTDOORS now a squirrel nursery.

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had decided, for reasons known only to her, that this was the hour of the day to transfer her four youngsters to a new home somewhere in or on the far side of the grain elevator. Our staff watched her coax the first kitten out of the box, whereupon she snatched it and bounded away.

The next three babies were far less co-operative. Ma Squirrel did everything in her power to get them out of the box: she chattered orders from the roof; dove inside and tried to push them out; stuck her head in the hole and strained to pull them out; and waited outside so she could lunge at their necks when they dared peek out.

Between bouts of yelling, pushing and pulling, she circled the box in desperate hope that some other escape route would magically appear.

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Moving Day to blink in the sunshine before she seized one of them in her teeth and proceeded to whip it up into a ball and jam it under her chin. Within a few seconds, Ma — now burdened by heavy cargo – lumbered away.

A couple of minutes later she was back. The remaining two kittens seemed to sense what violence lie ahead, so they tried to resist. But she lunged at the next one — first its back, then its throat, then finally its belly.

Once again, holding it firmly with her teeth, she flipped out her arms and frenetically enfolded the now compliant kitten into a ball. With it finally wedged firmly under her chin, she scampered off again, this time struggling to keep her balance as she traversed the trees between the box and the elevator roof.

The last remaining kitten tentatively explored around the open nest before Ma was back to grab it by its arm.

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Perhaps she was fatigued by this time, or the kitten unco-operative.

Whatever the cause, Ma suddenly lost her grip and the baby unfurled, then fell. On its way down, it instinctively grabbed a branch, where it hung tenuously until one of our staff gently returned it to the box. Ma wasn’t far away, and within seconds was back to finish her mission. She quickly rolled up the straggler and made her last journey to the roof. With a heavy thud she landed and, pitter patter, was gone.

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

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Minds change with the seasons The minds of outdoorspeople run in a natural and seasonal progression.

There has been much online and elsewhere about the unusual and amazing fishing season we are starting to wind down.

A warm winter with low snow pack, followed by a spring to mid-summer drought produced an excellent and highly compressed season, as though the aquatic insects and the trout that eat them wanted to get it all in while the getBOB ting was good.

SCAMMELL As befits a drought, there OUTDOORS was a bumper grasshopper hatch and anglers in all parts of Alberta enjoyed the fast fishing that brings.

But good midsummer-early fall rains seem to have staved off fish kills and now anglers are reporting poor fall fishing owing to high, muddy, and cold waters caused by fall rains, even snow recently in the high country.

Now come the next season inquiries about upland game hunting prospects, given the drought, etc. Certainly the central and northern ruffed grouse hunters are reporting little early success, but that is normal. The birds of summer are still in the thick woods where the leaves are just starting to turn but are not yet falling. Generally you hear the thunder of the flushes, but see nothing to shoot at.

In the next few weeks the ruffed grouse will move to the edge trails and openings to stuff themselves with the clover that thrives there and where hunters can see them and get shots when they flush. I am predicting a good Central Alberta season based entirely on the fact that the only two ruffies I saw out there this summer were the rarer red color phase birds that I have always somehow considered lucky.

Then, if you are really a ruffed grouse addict, this year you’ll get to hunt them long after they’ve retreated to the woods again for a winter diet of

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Farmers and ranchers in prime country do not seem to know what to say about pheasant, sharp tail and Hungarian partridge prospects, except that they are seeing fewer birds than earlier, but that may be a result of having been preyed on heavily in drought-reduced cover.

So, even though he retired in May, I turned to Rick Martin the Eastern Irrigation District’s former wildlife projects manager, particularly of the award-winning Partners in Habitat Development program.

Rick Martin has also been the chief Stewart and gamekeeper on the EID’s 550,000 acres of unirrigated grasslands, onto which it generously permits public access for lawful recreational purposes, including hunting, subject to a very short list of simple rules: no camping, no fire, drive only on designated routes or trails.

Rick lives in pheasant country, and despite not being out and around as

much as when he was working, “I have been seeing broods of upland birds; pheasants, sharp tails and Huns.”

“As far as the drought,” Martin adds, “our area wasn’t as bad as some regions and the prairie is still somewhat green. Overall I think conditions for the hatch were quite positive with good grass carryover for nesting, a dry warm June which generally improves the hatch and lots of grass hoppers this year which is good for chick survival.”

The EID has hired Dan Buell as Land Administrator — Habitat, Wildlife, Access as Rick Martin’s replacement. Martin himself tells me that “Dan is an avid outdoorsman and hunter and is currently the president of the Brooks and District Fish and Game Association, so is up to date on many of the issues affecting the outdoor community.”

Dan Buell has not dallied at getting into what I have always thought must be one of the best and more satisfying jobs there is. He tells me he hasn’t seen a lot of broods yet while doing the late-summer surveys, “but that’s not

something I’d be too worried about as these surveys are far from definitive.“ .

“Sharp-tail have been doing well the last few years,” Buell says, “and I don’t believe this year will be any exception. I have been seeing some decent coveys of Huns already, so it could be a good year for them. Pheasants are always tougher to gauge, but in their stronghold, the swath of land between Countess to Finnegan to Dinosaur Park, I think they’ll have an above average year.”

A lot of that “swath” is part of those 550,000 acres of EID unirrigated grassland.

It is a paradise I saw for the first time 65 years ago. I hope to see it again, one last time, maybe next month. Out there I wouldn’t be at all surprised to run into Rick Martin and Dan Buell both, respectively the old and the new land Stewarts and gamekeepers.

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

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You’re stuck with boyfriend’s brother Dear Annie: I have When we go out with othbeen seeing my boyfriend, er friends for dinner, John “John,” for more than will pay for Zack, but not a year and love him very me. And if the three of us go much. We are in our midout, John and I split the bill 20s, and while there are no 50/50. plans to move in together I don’t mind this occaor settle down soon, I see a sionally, but my finances are future with him. tight and I don’t care to pay The issue is that John for Zack. I resent that Zack currently lives with his gets treated to these dinolder brother “Zack.” Zack ners, but I don’t. Even our has no full-time job, no romantic dates usually inprospects and no friends volve Zack, and of course, he MITCHELL outside of those provided would come on any vacation. & SUGAR

by John. Zack is shy in soAnnie, I feel stuck. I ANNIE’S MAILBOX cial situations, and covers love John and I have even this by being snide and sarlearned to like Zack, but I castic, which leads him to don’t think I can handle this be girlfriend-less. My friends no longer situation any longer. I’ve brought it up like hanging out with John, as Zack is delicately many times, and John and almost always involved.

Zack both acknowledge the need for a Also, John pays for everything for change, but nothing happens. I don’t Zack — rent, food, entertainment or feel comfortable trying to get in beany event we go to. tween brothers, but this doesn’t seem I feel like John’s second girlfriend. healthy. — Third Wheel on Facebook

Dear Third: John obviously feels responsible for Zack and wants to take care of him. He doesn’t feel responsible for you, since you are independent, both financially and socially.

Have you asked John privately whether Zack could benefit from counseling? If he is the older brother and still has no job and no social life, he might need some coaching in life skills. He also might appreciate having someone teach him how to handle himself at a party or attract the attention of a female, and you could be of tremendous assistance there.

Otherwise, any “future” you see with John means including Zack in everything.

Dear Annie: If people go in together to purchase a gift, should only one of the people receive a thank-you note?

I recently attended a bridal shower where four of us pooled our money to purchase an expensive gift. At the shower, we were all asked to address an envelope to make thank-you

notes easier for the bride-to-be. We all did so, but I was shocked to find out that the note was sent only to “Jill,” with the rest of our names included inside. Jill phoned the rest of us to let us know.

Have people really become so lazy that they can’t write a thank you to each person who gave a gift? It wasn’t Jill’s job to inform the rest of us. Shame on the bride-to-be. — Proper Thank Yous Please Dear Proper: The bride may not have realized that a single gift from multiple people still requires individual thank-you notes. But yes, laziness undoubtedly played a part, considering that the guests had to pre-address their own envelopes.

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THIS DATE: Kyle Chandler, LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Li49; Ella Purnell, 18; Neill Blomons — do you feel like a cat kamp, 36 on a hot tin roof? Avoid being THOUGHT OF THE DAY: cooped up inside today, as it Make sure you differentiate bewill increase your restlessness. tween fact and fiction today.

When it comes to financial HAPPY BIRTHDAY: You transactions, double-check the strive to make your life as fine print. structured as possible. Don’t VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. be too over-organized though 22): When it comes to a work — leave room for some sponcommitment, don’t promise JOANNE MADELINE taneous surprises along the more than you can realistically MOORE way. deliver. Single Virgos — are ARIES (March 21-April you viewing a potential partHOROSCOPE 19): You’re feeling restless ner through unusually rose-coand reckless today Rams, and loured glasses? won’t take kindly to other people telling LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A current you what to do. Try blowing off steam by situation is confusing but don’t let it mix up engaging in some sort of vigorous physical your moral radar. Plus avoid embellishing exercise. the truth, and being less than 100% honest.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It will Stand your ground and be a reliable Libran. be easy to be swept away with dubious SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If you’re dreams and uncertain schemes that have not careful then an unreliable friend or no basis in reality. So keep your Bull bull questionable acquaintance could lead you detector on high and keep your feet on the astray. So keep your Scorpio realism radar ground. on high and avoid getting caught up in duGEMINI (May 21-June 20): Geminis bious daydreams. can be very gullible — especially today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): ConJust because someone sounds impressive, fusion reigns supreme, as Jupiter opposes doesn’t mean they are the real deal. So Neptune. Home and work are in a state of avoid rushing into a situation that you later flux, so avoid making any important longregret. term decisions until the dust settles and CANCER (June 21-July 22): Crabs — things become clearer. stay on top of facts and leave fantasy for CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Be the movies. A diplomatic approach helps careful in the way you communicate today you deal with an intense loved one. Clear Capricorn, especially when dealing with

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Money could easily run through your fingers today, and you could end up with nothing substantial to show for it. So steer clear of your favourite shopping haunts — both in person and online.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’re full

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Ask your Beltone certified Hearing Instrument specialist about hearing aid options including the Beltone A complete line-up of hearing instruments from the Legend shown here. smallest (invisible) to the most powerful.

IN SUPPORT OF RDC’S ATHLETICS LEADERSHIP FUND FIRST PRIZE:

$10,000 CASH

SECOND PRIZE: TRIP TO COSTA RICA

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Better Hearing through Professional Care

Some restrictions apply.

Approximate retail value $4,500

FOR MORE INFORMATION 403.343.4016 RDC.AB.CA/GOLF_CLASSIC

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 AT THE RED DEER GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 7128861I2-28

PROUDLY PRESENTED BY:

The Hearing Centre 4928 - 53 Avenue, Red Deer 403-347-4703 Out of town 1-800-661-4703

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