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Educating voters RED DEER-LACOMBE FORUM FOCUSES ON POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, JOBS

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF

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A younger voice in the crowd at the last Red Deer-Lacombe forum peppered candidates with questions on post-secondary education and jobs.

Jeff Rock, Liberal, and Doug Hart, NDP, were the only two candidates to

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show up to the forum. Blaine Calkins, Conservative, and Les Kuzyk, Green Party, were not in attendance.

The Red Deer Public Library held

the last forum of the campaign for the Red Deer-Lacombe riding Thursday evening with candidates hard at work in the week leading up to the Oct. 19 election.

The two candidates who were at the forum Thursday evening were in their 10th forum or debate of this campaign.

Close to 30 people packed into the Snell Auditorium, a mix of young and

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old voters turned out to hear from the candidates.

The younger section of the audience brought questions forward focusing on post-secondary education and financial assistance. A couple of questions focused on how the parties would alleviate the financial burden.

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Blackfalds man facing child porn charges

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Despite the tour equipment truck overturning on Oct. 6, Tyler Farr, left, and his bandmates opened for Jason Aldean at the Centrium on Thursday night. Farr is joining Aldean on the Burn It Down Tour and will perform in Edmonton tonight at Rexall Place and Medicine Hat on Oct. 12, and Saskatoon on the Oct. 14. See Lana Michelin’s review of the show in Saturday’s Red Deer Advocate.

Gap between conventional banking, payday system too large: Johnston A Red Deer city councillor is calling a provincial review of the payday lending industry a step in the right direction.

Coun. Ken Johnston said payday regulations need a complete overhaul from the fee and reporting and self-regulatory perspectives.

The government announced that it wants to strengthen consumer protection for payday loan users earlier this week. It has launched a survey for Albertans to share their experiences and opinions on payday loans.

The survey is part of the Payday

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Loans Regulation review. The regulations expire on June 30, 2016.

Johnston said he is really encouraged around the dialogues with users and industry.

“It is an exciting start if we keep our eyes on the prize of a community-based solution, where people can borrow and people can do some basic banking at a fair prize with some dignity,” said Johnston. “It’s a two-prong act. Reform the act and bring some lending and banking services that service that growing market.”

A payday loan is a loan of $1,500 or less that has a term of 62 days or less.

The interest rates on the loans are notoriously high.

Along with Coun. Paul Harris, John-

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ston, a former banker, introduced a motion on the payday loan industry that called for change on a number of fronts to the council table in July.

Johnston said research has shown that payday loan services are a proxy for self-harm including premature death.

“There is too large a gap between the conventional banking system and the payday system,” said Johnston.

“There is no middle industry that is able to say, ‘here’s a cheaper rate of interest. Here is better insurance for lower income people.’ There is just too big of a gap.”

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A 40-year-old Blackfalds man is facing charges related to online child sexual exploitation offences allegedly committed against a Pennsylvania girl.

Brian Haberman was arrested on Oct. 7 by members of ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit, with assistance from Blackfalds RCMP and Red Deer RCMP. Haberman allegedly travelled to Pennsylvania to have sex with a 16-year-old girl he met online. A search of computers and electronic devices seized from Haberman’s home found evidence of sexually explicit photos of the victim, who was apparently 15 years old when the relationship began.

The investigation was initiated in March 2015 after ALERT received a referral from Cybertip.ca. Cybertip is Canada’s tipline for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children.

“Society has a collective responsibility to protect children, and I urge anyone with information about children being sexually offended or preyed upon to report it. Your information could rescue a child from abuse,” said Staff Sgt. John Guigon.

Haberman is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 16 to face charges of child luring; making sexually explicit material available to a minor; possessing child pornography; accessing child pornography and making child pornography.

ALERT is still in the preliminary stages of the investigation, and it is possible there are additional victims.

Anyone with information about this investigation, or any child exploitation offence is encouraged to contact police or cybertip.ca.

ALERT was established and is funded by the Alberta Government and is a compilation of the province’s most sophisticated law enforcement resources committed to tackling serious and organized crime.

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Fate of Benalto elementary school to be decided in April

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Fine weather recently has kept farmers in Central Alberta busy as they bring in the harvest. Here a combine works a canola field just east of Red Deer on Thursday afternoon.

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help others.”

Jonathan Sillito, the woman’s brother, said an inquiry would help determine if her case was handled properly by police.

He said any lessons learned could help prevent other women from needlessly losing their lives.

The family called on Shannon Phillips, minister responsible for the status of women, and Justice Minister Kathleen Ganley to hold public inquiries in domestic violence homicides and murder-suicides.

Sillito-Kruger’s relatives say there needs to be more informed intervention to prevent future domestic violence deaths.

“We hope other women will not have to lose their lives so needlessly and other children will not have to lose their mothers so horribly.”

Phillips said she hopes to meet with the family to hear what they have to say. She would not commit Thursday to holding such an inquiry.

“These sorts of things should not happen. Alberta has very high levels of domestic violence and intimate partner violence. We know we have a problem,” she told reporters at the legislature.

Phillips said her department has been reviewing programs to see what it can do better when it comes to preventing such violence.

“My heart goes out to that family and we are reaching out to them,” she said.

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Family calls for public inquiry after Alberta woman killed in murder-suicide EDMONTON — The family of an Alberta mother of five who was shot by a former boyfriend in a murder-suicide wants the provincial government to call a public inquiry.

Colleen Sillito-Kruger, 46, was killed last Friday in Fort Saskatchewan, northeast of Edmonton.

Police say her body and that of Paul Jacob, 54, were found on a driveway.

Her family says Sillito-Kruger was a victim of escalating threats and violence and had obtained a peace bond from the RCMP that was violated many times.

“We are heartbroken by her tragic and violent death and we are filled with questions about how such a horror could happen,” the family said in a statement Thursday.

“More than anything now, we hope her death can

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FORUM: Election day in Oct. 19 Rock focused on the Liberal plan to increase money for grants and financial aid. Starting with the next budget cycle, if elected, that would provide $750 million annually. It would also make a change to the student loan payment regime, meaning students wouldn’t have to repay their loans until they were earning at least $25,000 per year.

Hart said, although post-secondary education is administered at the provincial level, the federal government can affect change through transfer payments and eliminating user fees. He also pointed to the NDP plan to create a matching grant for students working co-ops or internships, some of which are currently unpaid.

“Society benefits from more people graduating from post-secondary institutions,” said Hart.

But the young voices were also concerned about their future after secondary or post-secondary school, wondering what the candidates would do to encourage job growth. Red Deer has the highest

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unemployment rate in Alberta at 7.9 per cent, according to Statistics Canada’s August 2015 report.

The same report said Alberta has a six per cent unemployment rate.

Hart raised the NDP plank of creating jobs through value-added industries in Canada. Rather than ship raw resources out of Canada, he said we should be building finished goods. Instead of sending raw crude down a pipeline to be refined elsewhere, he said the crude should be refined domestically.

Rock took the opportunity to tout the infrastructure plan the Liberal party has made as a key pillar of their campaign. Conceding deficit spending will be necessary, the party plans to spend $125 billion on infrastructure, creating jobs. Rock pointed to specific projects in Central Alberta that could create jobs including widening Hwy 2 to three lanes in each direction, improved water sanitation in Maskwacis and a new water well for Sylvan Lake.

With enthusiasm, Rock spoke about marijuana legalization, which has been a part of the Liberal platform. Though saying he has never tried pot, Rock stood by the party’s plan to legalize it. However, how it would be distributed safely and how the revenue would be used has not been planned by the party yet.

Hart said the NDP do support the decriminalization of marijuana and would be open to the conversation about legalizing it.

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With enrolment dropping to 21 students this fall at Benalto’s elementary school, a decision on whether or not to close the school will be made next April.

Kurt Sacher, superintendent with Chinook’s ‘IT’S JUST BEEN A Edge School Division, GRADUAL DECLINE. said in April the board will decide to either IT DON’T THINK IT’S keep the kindergarten to ANYBODY’S FAULT. Grade 6 school open as is, or reduce the number IT JUST IS WHAT IT of grades at the school IS.’ likely to kindergarten to Grade 3, or close the — KURT SACHER SUPERINTENDENT, school entirely.

CHINOOK’S EDGE SCHOOL DIVISION Sacher said, regardless of the decision, Benalto School will stay open for the entire 2015-16 school year.

He said the decision will be made in April to give parents and students time to prepare if the board decides to close the school.

Sacher will be preparing a detailed report on the school for the board to consider in April.

A public meeting will be held in Benalto prior to the board making its decision. The meeting will probably be in March.

He said multiple meetings will also be held in the community during the school year with the school council.

A two-year viability study on the school was just completed that focused on increasing enrolment.

It was the school’s second viability study through the years.

Sacher said the school council and local parents worked hard to boost enrolment.

“It’s just been a gradual decline. It don’t think it’s anybody’s fault. It just is what it is,” Sacher said.

Enrolment climbed in recent years and then fell.

In 2009-10, enrolment was at 49 students and reached 52 in 2010-11. In 2011-12 enrolment fell to 51 and then sunk to 41 in 2012-13. In 2013-14, the student count dropped to 39 and it was 27 in 2014-15.

The school board recently approved a motion to develop a review committee for Benalto school which will include the superintendent, at least one school staff member, and a minimum of one member of Benalto School Council. School board trustees Jackie Swainson and Sheldon Ball will also sit on the committee.

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REVIEW: Micro-lending an option to consider After the overhaul of the industry, Johnston would like to see the emergence of micro-lending in the community.

“Let’s get something off the ground that enables somebody on an income of $15,000 a year to be able to borrow for things like replace a car engine or a damage deposit,” he said. “I think what we need right now is someone to champion that particular cause and really drive it forward.”

Council agreed to add the issue on its advocacy list to the provincial government and Alberta Urban Municipalities Association.

Over the last few months Johnston has met with Red Deer-North MLA Kim Schreiner. Johnston said she has been instrumental in advocating for change not only in Red Deer.

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A4 Harper betting big on niqab ban

Against the expectations of many — including some of his own strategists — Stephen Harper has thrown the niqab issue back into the mix in the last stretch of the election campaign.

With a deal to create a free-trade zone across the Pacific Rim in hand, the assumption was that the Conservatives would want to shift the election conversation away from identity politics and back to the more central theme of the economy.

Instead, in a CBC interview on Tuesday, Harper breathed new life in the niqab discussion, suggestCHANTAL ing a re-elected ConservaHÉBERT tive government might folOPINION low Quebec’s example and ban the face-covering veil across the federal workplace.

That comment predictably stole the show from the just-negotiated Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Harper had raised the possibility of imposing a niqab ban on federal civil servants and those that they provide services to on a stop in Quebec last week and — in passing — on the set of the last French-language leaders debate on Friday.

But Tuesday’s CBC interview marked the first time he was as explicit on English-language national television on both the pursuit by the Conservatives of a niqab ban for the purpose of taking the oath of citizenship and the notion that the prohibition might be expanded.

It could be argued that Harper was just answering questions. But he is a seasoned politician. He could have limited his remarks to the ongoing government efforts to have Muslim women unveil their faces to take the oath, the better to focus on his trade deal.

He had to have known that his niqab answer would stir the pot.

On Wednesday in Saskatoon, Harper pushed the envelope a bit further, calling the Quebec plan for a comprehensive niqab ban a “responsible” one.

By all indications, the Conservatives believe there is still political capital to be gained from a culture war over the niqab. But as they expand the front of that war from Quebec to the rest of Canada, they are also shifting targets.

Their latest French-language ads take Justin Trudeau to task for opposing a niqab ban. In contrast with NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair, who has taken a hit over his opposition to a veil ban in Quebec, Trudeau, who shares the same position, has so far emerged unscathed.

He picked up a major editorial endorsement from La Presse this week. It is the first time since 2000 that the Montreal daily has explicitly endorsed the Liber-

Disparity of development between North and South Red Deer Red Deer North of the river has been “Have Not” as long as anyone can remember.

Whether it is doctors, councilors, high schools, facilities, or return on investments in your home, as long as people remember it has been a Have Not area. Why is that? Why do we allow it to continue?

Realtors have suggested that buyers look to the south side of the river for real estate value increases. The city does not want to invest in facilities like arenas, curling rinks, hockey rinks, or swimming pools. School boards show no interest in building high schools north of the river.

Industrial parks are another story. They are planning, building or servicing approximately 6,000 acres of industrial parks north of the river. The city does not have industrial parks south of the river within city limits. They will add another 1,000 acres of residential to increase the population into the 50,000 plus range but no high schools, or swimming pools, just more industry.

Arts, culture, recreational facilities, even higher education all belongs south of the river. The area north of the river would rival Grande Prairie in population. Can you imagine if Grande Prairie had no high schools and only a recreational centre comparable to the Dawe Centre of Red Deer North?

When Red Deer as a whole was the size of Red Deer North’s projected population, the city felt it necessary for a fourth pool and the Collicutt Centre came to being.

Three years ago, I started questioning the continuous neglect of Red Deer north of the river. I wanted a ward system for equal representation per capita north and south. Currently 1 councillor lives north of the river, seven councillors and the mayor lives south of the river. The status quo won the day and the debasement of Red Deer north of the river continues.

No high schools north of the river, compared to six high schools being planned, being built or operating south of the river. Five of these high schools will be along 30th Ave., 4,000 high school students will have to commute across the city at least twice a day during rush hour traffic. Throw in jobs and extra curricular activities and the issue seems drastic.

Does anyone see a positive outcome from the continuous and constant denigration of a certain valuable sector of our society? What will result from limiting cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities to the young people growing up in Red Deer north of the river? Those without the means

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als in a federal election.

Some polls have Trudeau in the lead in Ontario.

Most have the Conservatives and the Liberals neck and neck nationally.

Going into the last two weeks of the campaign, Harper strategists may have hoped that the Liberal leader would join Mulcair on the TPP barricades.

Harper could then have spent the last stretch defending the projected benefits of his trade agreement against all comers.

He could have counted on a chorus of pro-TPP constituencies to echo his message. Except that the Liberal leader has declined to come out against the trade deal.

Raising the niqab stakes in an effort to drag Trudeau down is not a risk-free strategy.

The widespread support for the removal of face-covering veils for the taking of the citizenship oath is steeped in symbolism.

Banning women who wear the niqab from working in the federal civil service and from receiving government services unless they unveil could be widely seen as a different proposition.

In the immediate aftermath of Harper’s CBC interview, some observers mistakenly suggested the Conservative leader was stealing a page from the Parti Québécois’ securalism charter. In fact, it is Liberal Premier Philippe Couillard’s example that Harper might follow.

The PQ would have imposed a secular dress code on anyone working in Quebec’s public sector. Its proposed ban would have applied, among other religious garments, to the Jewish kippa, the Muslim hijab and the Sikh turban. Like Harper, the Quebec Liberals are focusing on face-covering veils in their bill.

But if the Conservative leader’s statements had some otherwise well-informed pundits initially confused, more than a few voters — particularly in the cultural communities that will determine the outcome of the crucial suburban vote later on Oct. 19 — could understandably feel less than clear about the extent of Harper’s actual intentions.

Chantal Hébert is a national affairs writer syndicated by the Toronto Star.

to travel across the city to effectively advance their dreams in athletic, educational and endeavors.

Concentrating the industrial parks in one area of the city along with the traffic, the noise, the pollution and the inherent potential for disasters including fires, accidents, derailments, leaks, explosion and radiation in one area could create both primary and secondary disasters. There could acute and chronic effects from such a concentration of industry in a small area next to residential and high density residential areas.

North of Hwy 11A which will see development begin as early as 2016 includes Hazlett Lake the largest lake in Red Deer. It has the opportunity to bring beauty to an otherwise potentially ugly industrial wasteland. The space is there for an Aquatic Centre encompassing the much needed 50-metre pool, and a recreational centre to compliment and complement the Collicutt Centre across town. All we need is a visionary city council and a council willing to end discriminatory practices against the citizens in Red Deer north of the river.

Why have we allowed this to happen for so long?

How can we bring Red Deer North from “Have Not” to being an equal partner?

Everyone I talk to about this issue, wonders why we let this happen. Will you help?

Garfield Marks Red Deer

Alberta will spend this year alone.

Here’s a couple of solutions: a) why not get rid of the overpriced help in our health care system now, all they seem to do is reorganize every few years, pay out over the top severance packages and promise something better with the next group of administrators; b) implement more privatized options that are run by the free market and more efficiently.

We need this wellness group like a hole in the head. We have more than enough not-for-profit groups out there advocating better life style choices and they get there funding from the public. Alberta Wellness should try that avenue rather than milking the taxpayers for some other do-gooders great idea.

Just look at the media coverage those NPO’s use; TV/radio, internet and mass mailings to get people to contribute to there idea’s for solutions, and those avenues are available for Alberta Wellness to use as well, just stay out of my wallet.

I am, as well as most taxpayers, more than capable of deciding what to support and what to consume. These kinds of groups want to sap the life out of the general populace and force them to live the lifestyle espoused by these groups.

Norm Perry Red Deer

Re: Canadian Press article on Wed, Sept. 30- ’Alberta Wellness Foundation’ Taxpayers beware, more government intervention into how you should live your lives and the freedoms that you will be allowed to exercise, as being proposed by a coalition of groups and called the ‘Alberta Wellness Foundation.’

Why not call it what it really is; let’s increase taxes to the taxpayer and hirer more social service people and bureaucrats to impose upon us dummies, a way in how to live our lives in such a way that we will never be sick and won’t need health care anyway. We just have to quit smoking, drinking and eating unhealthy food and exercise multiple times a day and will live almost forever. What a bunch of crap!

They want the government (that’s you and me) to fork over $60,000,000 per year to their group so they can come up with a plan to tax all the bad stuff in our lives (as they see it) and to outlaw other stuff as well (our freedom). This group suggests that its proposals would reduce growing demand for health services, therefore reducing the $18 billion dollars

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Province urged to Spending to blame remove barriers to for budget woes: Fraser Institute helping kids in crisis ECONOMY

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EDMONTON — A high-profile advocate for youngsters in distress says the key to helping people with mental illness is to give caregivers the means to help each other.

“Police are doing this work in their silo. And (the) Health (Department) is doing this work in their silo.

And Child and Family (Services) is doing this work in their silo,” Sheldon Kennedy said Thursday.

“To me, it’s about leadership and how do we make the tweaks that we need to make and commit to integrated practice.

“Where there’s a will there’s a way.”

Kennedy, a former NHL player who was sexually abused by his junior hockey coach, made the comments Thursday after meeting with Alberta’s mental-health review committee.

He said he is seeing results of the integrated approach to care in his work with abuse survivors at the Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre in Calgary.

“Every case that comes in — whether it’s (from) the police, Children’s Hospital, Child and Family (Services) — gets triaged amongst every one of them every day,” he said.

“Hence the reason we can make the best decisions for the child and family.”

The changes have a real benefit, with wait times for therapy cut to one month from eight, he said.

Liberal Leader David Swann, who is a committee member and a medical doctor, said people need to get help before dysfunctional situations spiral into violence.

“Because … we’re not integrated enough and communicating well enough, we don’t get into these families and into these communities early enough, so we’re dealing with all kinds of problems way downstream,” said Swann.

There needs to be changes in attitude and in legislation, he suggested.

“We’re not empowered … in the health system to share information with the school system and vice versa,” he noted.

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BRIEF Police lay charges after 200 weapons seized at ‘fence house’ CALGARY — Three people are facing multiple charges after more than 200 weapons were seized from a northeast Calgary home.

Police say modified shotguns, replica firearms, swords, throwing knives and a crossbow were among the weapons taken from the house last week.

Officers found the weapons during an investigation into stolen property.

Stolen items, cash and drugs were also uncovered at the house.

Police believe the location was being used as a “fence house” where stolen goods were being traded for marijuana and cocaine.

Tanner Ray Lang, who is 32, Jan-Anne Marie August, who is 24, and 41-year-old Mark Lee Gardner face property, drugs and weapons-related charges.

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‘TO ME, IT’S ABOUT LEADERSHIP AND HOW DO WE MAKE THE TWEAKS THAT WE NEED TO MAKE AND COMMIT TO INTEGRATED PRACTICE. WHERE THERE’S A WILL THERE’S A WAY.’

“(And) some professionals are operating under the assumption that they can’t share information when they can share relevant information that would improve the care of this child or this family.”

Health Minister Sarah Hoffman, asked about the possibility of legislative changes, said: “I’m open to receiving the (committee’s) report. After I have an opportunity to review it and the key recommendations, you’ll hear a plan of how we’re going to move forward.”

Healing can’t begin until caregivers find the root cause of the pain, Kennedy said.

“We’ve always worked at the outer layer of the onion: if we can just get them to quit drinking, if we can just get them to show up at school.

“We need to look a little bit deeper than that, and to me that’s integrated practice.”

The committee was struck earlier this year to address gaps and improve care in addictions treatment and mental health.

Panel members are going through online questionnaires and written submissions, and have met with stakeholders.

The committee is to finalize its recommendations by the end of the year. should not have been allowed as evidence into the trial.

During the secretly videotaped sting, both Jordan and Magoon made graphic confessions about abusing and torturing Meika.

“Mr. Big” sting operations refer to undercover police investigations where officers pretend to be members of a fake criminal organization to elicit confessions from suspects.

In October, the Crown filed an appeal of the second-degree convictions for both Jordan and Magoon, asking for the court to substitute convictions of first-degree murder.

CALGARY — A new report from the Fraser Institute claims plunging oil prices are not the main culprit behind Alberta’s budget woes.

Rather, the right-leaning think-tank says it’s a decade of program spending growth that’s to blame.

It says that between the 2004-2005 and 2014-2015 fiscal years, provincial program spending ballooned by 98.3 per cent.

But if spending has simply kept pace with inflation plus population growth, Alberta would be looking at a $4.4-billion surplus, it says.

Instead, the province is on track to post a record deficit of at least $5.9-billion when it announces its budget on Oct. 27.

The institute says Alberta’s left-wing NDP government doesn’t deserve much of the blame, since the bulk of the spending growth accumulated under successive Progressive Conservative premiers.

“While Alberta’s new provincial government is not at fault for most of the problems documented in this paper, it is nonetheless responsible for solving them,” the report said. “It is therefore concerning that the new government has already taken actions that will see spending increase further and thereby increase the already daunting projected budget deficit it inherited.”

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A judge found Marie Magoon guilty of second-degree murder on June 3.

Meika’s father, Spencer Jordan, was also found guilty but filed an appeal in July.

Both Jordan and Magoon were sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 17 years for the November 2011 death of the little girl, who was beaten, burned, punched and dragged by the hair over three days.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — An environmental group says the National Energy Board is rushing the process for the Energy East pipeline by gathering oral traditional evidence from aboriginal bands before it has received a complete application.

Adam Scott, with Environmental Defence, ‘I WANT A CLEAR took the NEB to task ANSWER ON WHY in a letter this week, asking why the regulaTHEY’RE RUSHING tor couldn’t wait a few AHEAD. WHAT IS months for pipeline builder TransCanada to THE NEED FROM THE finish its work.

He calls the process NEB’S PERSPECTIVE sloppy and confusing TO GET AHEAD ON and says it would apTHIS?’ pear to work in favour of the Calgary-based — ADAM SCOTT firm proposing the ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE $12-billion, cross-Canada oil pipeline.

TransCanada (TSX:TRP) filed an application for Energy East just under a year ago, but the filing needs to be amended to reflect its planned export terminal in Cacouna, Que., is being scrapped.

NEB spokeswoman Katherine Murphy says the oral traditional evidence hearings — which may include testimony on sacred and ceremonial sites, for example — are just one way aboriginal groups can have their say on the project and there will be further opportunities in 2016.

Sessions are scheduled in November and December at locations between Alberta and northwestern Ontario — areas that are not expected to be affected to any changes TransCanada would make to its application.

“At this point, it’s really about early, continued engagement with aboriginal peoples to understand their perspectives,” said Murphy.

Scott said he’s still baffled by the NEB’s move.

“I want a clear answer on why they’re rushing ahead. What is the need from the NEB’s perspective to get ahead on this?”

Energy East spokesman Tim Duboyce said the company is doing what’s required under the NEB process, in addition to extensive aboriginal engagement of its own.

“We have already held more than 1,700 meetings with more than 180 aboriginal communities since the launch of the Energy East Pipeline project in 2013.

To date we have more than 30 capacity engagement funding agreements in place, to help communities assess the potential impacts of the project in an independent manner which suits their individual needs and requirements.”

Edmonton honours slain police officer by naming park after him Edmonton is naming a new park after a city officer who was killed in the line of duty earlier this year.

Constable Dan Woodall Park will be located on the city’s south side.

The park is still under construction, but will have a soccer field, baseball diamond and playground.

Woodall, the father of two young boys, was killed in June while executing an arrest warrant related to hate crimes.

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Housing starts in Calgary are down 29 per cent overall so far this year compared with the same time in 2014. The Calgary numbers are in stark contrast to last year, when housing starts were at record highs.

Housing start trending down in Calgary, Edmonton

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Low oil prices and the economic downturn are hurting housing construction in Calgary and Edmonton, says the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

The corporation says housing starts in Calgary are down 29 per cent overall so far this year compared with the same time in 2014.

Analyst Richard Cho said the new data reflects several factors, including a weak job market, fewer people moving to Calgary and more listings in the resale market.

“The decline in the price for oil is having an impact on the labour market as well as on migration, which is having an impact on demand for new homes,” Cho said Thursday.

“There is more competition from the resale market as well, so buyers have more choice.”

The largest decline is in single-detached homes, where construction is down 39 per cent.

Multi-family units, which include condos, apartments and row housing, is down 23 per cent, he said.

The Calgary numbers are in stark contrast to last year, when housing starts were at record highs.

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ECONOMY: Could have posted a surplus Meanwhile, the report said that even if the prov-

CMHC said housing starts in Edmonton are up 35 per cent compared with the same period in 2014, thanks mainly to lots of multi-family unit construction early in the year.

But overall housing starts were down 12 per cent last month due to the soft economy.

Christina Butchart, a CHMC analyst for the Edmonton metropolitan area, said that slowdown is forecast to continue as builders reduce production.

“We are expecting that employment growth will be slower this year and we are also expecting migration to fall this year and next year — that will lead to lower demand,” she said.

CHMC analysts are forecasting the negative trend in housing starts to continue for both cities in 2016.

Earlier this month Todd Hirsch, chief economist of ATB Financial, was projecting a recession in Alberta this year.

That compares with real GDP growth in the province of 4.4 per cent in 2014, when oil and natural gas prices were much higher.

Hirsch blamed the drop in oil prices from more than US$100 in the summer of 2014.

Oil was trading for around US$49 per barrel on Thursday. ince had increased spending in tandem with the rate of economic growth over the decade, Alberta would have posted a $1.9-billion surplus.

And its faults the province for failing to balance its books in recent years when oil prices were around US$90 a barrel — roughly half the current price level.

“Successive Alberta governments failed to restrain spending growth during the good times and now that the boom has ended the province is mired in red ink,” said report co-author Charles Lammam.

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Zunera Ishaq said much of the discussion swirling around the issue in recent weeks has been based on misconceptions about Islam, the niqab and the women who embrace both.

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She attributed much of that misinformation to the Conservative government, accusing Prime Minister Stephen Harper of turning her personal choice into a national vote-getting strategy.

She added she fears the tactic may be working.

A spokesman for Harper did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Ishaq said the Canadian public is not being well-informed.

“They are being misguided by the government on this particular issue,” she said.

“They were of the view that Muslim women who are wearing the niqab objected to show their identity for security purposes, but that’s not the case …. The image of Muslim women, and as a whole the Muslim community, has been damaged by this.”

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OTTAWA — The political debate over the plight of Syrian refugees has reemerged in the election campaign, with media reports that suggest the Prime Minister’s Office temporarily halted their entry into Canada, citing potential security threats.

Conservative Leader Stephen Harper’s opponents quickly accused him Thursday of once again trying to whip up public safety fears ahead of the Oct. 19 vote.

The reports say Harper’s office ordered a security review in June of government-assisted refugee cases from Syria after U.S. intelligence reports suggested the foreigners could pose a risk to that country.

The process was eventually restarted after a few weeks of delay after no threats were found. It did not affect the processing of privately sponsored files.

NDP Leader Tom Mulcair pulled no punches, calling the decision to halt the process “a shame on Canada” and demanding that Harper apologize.

“We learned today that Stephen Harper intervened personally to stop the arrival of Syrian refugees,” Mulcair said at a campaign stop in Toronto, where he also reminded his audience about the stunning September images of lifeless, three-yearold refugee Alan Kurdi. “(Harper) had already done that before he appeared before us to emote, talking about his own family after seeing the body of that little child on that beach in Turkey.

“That is abject behaviour on the part of a Canadian prime minister.”

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau called the PMO’s refugee move another example of Harper reverting to the politics of “fear and division” to distract from Conservative failures on files like the economy.

Trudeau said PMO officials had no business interfering in what he called “important processes where lives are at stake.”

“Mr. Harper over the past 10 years has … conflated the interests of the Conservative party of Canada with the actions and role of the government of Canada, which is supposed to serve all Canadians,” Trudeau said in Vaughan, Ont., where he outlined his party’s plan to commit $2 billion to improve local transit.

Earlier in the election campaign, the Syrian emergency materialized as a potentially important ballot-box issue. After the photos of Kurdi appeared, many more people demanded politicians explain how they would respond to the crisis.

Political leaders were peppered with questions for days about their positions on refugees.

Mulcair has vowed to bring 10,000 Syrian refugees to Canada by the end of 2015, while Trudeau pledged to resettle 25,000 over the same period.

Harper has promised to bring in an additional 10,000 Syrians, if re-elected.

After facing criticism, Conservative government has also said it would accelerate the processing of refugee applications in an effort to issue “thousands more” visas before the end of this year.

The Harper government has insisted that security screening would remain a top priority.

Some 2,500 refugees have arrived in Canada since the government began opening spaces for Syrians in 2013.

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Crown decision in Parsons’ case ‘reasonable’ HALIFAX — A review into the handling of the Rehtaeh Parsons case by the RCMP and Nova Scotia’s Public Prosecution Service says it was reasonable of the Crown to conclude there was no realistic prospect that sexual assault charges would result in conviction.

The provincial government ordered the review by Murray Segal, a former Ontario chief prosecutor, in August 2013 but it was delayed until legal proceedings involving two men charged with child pornography offences in the case concluded.

“Another Crown counsel could have reasonably chosen to prosecute the sexual assault component of the case, REHTAEH but it no doubt presented a PARSONS unique challenge for the prosecution,” says the report.

“The police investigator understood that the decision whether to lay charges was still hers to make but in light of the Crown prosecutor’s opinion, the decision not to lay charges of sexual assault was understandable.”

The young woman’s family alleged she was sexually assaulted in November 2011 when she was 15 and bullied after a digital photo of the alleged assault was passed around her school. Parsons was taken off life-support after attempting suicide in 2013.

Police said they looked into the allegations of sexual assault and an inappropriate photo, but concluded there weren’t enough grounds to lay charges after consulting with the prosecution service.

The child pornography charges were laid after Parsons died.

A 20-year-old man pleaded guilty last November to distributing a sexually graphic image of Parsons.

Another 20-year-old man later pleaded guilty to making child pornography by taking a photo of the accused having sex with Parsons.

Both men were youths at the time of the offences

and were charged under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, which means they cannot be identified.

Segal’s report also deals with the subsequent allegations of child pornography and says the police investigator was told by another Crown prosecutor that those offences could not be prosecuted. The investigator was told it was not possible to tell from the photo that the persons involved were under age.

“The Crown’s advice related to child pornography offences was incorrect,” the report says.

“It reflected a misunderstanding of the law as it relates to child pornography.”

The report says the Internet Child Exploitation Unit reviewed the file and concluded that child pornography charges could have been laid at the con-

clusion of the initial investigation.

In his report, Segal describes Parsons as a “vibrant and promising young woman” with a loving and supportive family. He writes that Parsons was “devastated by the circulation of an intimate photograph taken without her consent, and the bullying and cyberbullying that resulted from it.”

The investigation into Parsons’ allegations of sexual assault took close to a year to conclude, the report says. It was during that time that Parsons changed schools twice and was hospitalized for weeks following renewed thoughts of suicide.

“In the end, she did not receive the support and assistance a young person in crisis required,” the report says.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s child-welfare system is being called a “national disgrace” as the province continues to come under fire for having more than 10,000 children in care.

Conservative Opposition critic Ian Wishart said the system is in crisis while the NDP government ignores the problem and makes excuses.

“The child-welfare system in this province has become a bit of a national disgrace,” he said Thursday at a joint press conference with Manitoba’s First Nations children’s advocate.

“This is not what we want the rest of the country to think of when they think of Manitoba.”

Child and Family Services seizes an average of one newborn baby a day. The province has said almost half of them have a developmental or addiction issue.

About 90 per cent of the children under provincial care are aboriginal.

Manitoba’s child-welfare system has come under sharp criticism for years, sometimes for being too quick to apprehend children or for repeatedly returning children to abusive parents.

First Nations children’s advocate Cora Morgan said the situation is “out of control”, with kids being taken from their families without proper assessments.

The result on families is devastating, she said.

“In our office, we’ve learned of mothers committing suicide because they are so desperate to get their children back,” she said. “We’ve learned of a young girl who committed suicide while in care.

“There are countless atrocities going on right now.”

Despite dozens of families seeking help from her office daily, Morgan said at least one child-welfare agency has barred her from advocating on behalf of a family. The province seems more interested in countering her claims in the media than co-operating with her office to resolve the issue, she said.

“We’re seeing things that are really, really wrong,” Morgan said. “If the need is there to operate the way that they do, why are you afraid of us?”

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Blues 3 Oilers 1 ST. LOUIS — With the difficulty level turned up to expert against the St. Louis Blues, Connor McDavid’s first impression in the NHL was as a player with jaw-dropping skill but some things to work on.

McDavid faced a major test against the big and physical Blues but showed flashes of brilliance in the Edmonton Oilers’ season-opening 3-1 loss Thursday night at Scottrade Center. The first overall pick got two shots on goal, stood out in the offensive zone and struggled in the face-off circle in his debut.

“I did some good stuff, did some bad stuff,” McDavid said. “I had a couple chances that I need to score on.”

Skating 22 shifts for 18:07 of ice time while centring Taylor Hall and Anton Slepyshev, McDavid improved as the game went on. Coach Todd McLellan thought the 18-year-old’s best period was the third, when he created two good scoring chances.

“I thought he was fine,” McLellan said. “At times I thought he was very dangerous, and at other times I didn’t think that line had a lot going.”

McDavid was on the ice for Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ first-period power-play goal that counted when Alex Pietrangelo banked the puck into his own net. He earned a minus by being on the ice in the final minute for Troy Brouwer’s empty-netter as the Oilers were trying to the score.

At times, McDavid showed a bit of why he’s considered the league’s next superstar. In the third period, he blew by Canadian Olympian Jay Bouwmeester down the right wing to get his first shot on net, which Brian Elliott

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St. Louis Blues’ Vladimir Tarasenko controls the puck as Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid, left, pursues during an NHL game Thursday, in St. Louis. turned aside.

“That’s his speed show,” Nugent-Hopkins said. “He does little things in the corners, too, where he separates himself quickly. That’s where he’ll get a lot of his opportunities and goals, when he separates himself from a guy, moves it, and gets it back, then he’s all alone.”

Minutes later, McDavid spun around in the slot with a back-hander for another quality scoring chance.

With the puck, he was dangerous on a

handful of shifts.

“He’s exciting to watch,” alternate captain Matt Hendricks said. “A few bounces here, a few bounces there, we may have seen something different. I think he’s going to be a great player down the road.”

Where McDavid didn’t do so well was on faceoffs, as he won only three of his 13 attempts. He lost six of his seven faceoffs against big Blues captain David Backes.

McLellan said he learned from

talking to Sidney Crosby that the Pittsburgh Penguins captain made faceoffs the focal point of one summer and drastically improved. Edmonton’s new coach also expects McDavid to get better with age.

“I have a 19-year-old son that plays junior hockey, and he looks just like Connor,” McLellan said, referring to Tyson, who plays for Madison of the United States Hockey League. “I know my son couldn’t play here. Connor can.

“Physically he’s going to get stronger, he’s going to learn the fine details of winning faceoffs. He’s going to have to go through the league once or twice to get accustomed to it, and wingers have to help him a little bit, too.”

Canadian world junior teammate and good friend Robby Fabbri, who was also making his NHL debut, stole the show by scoring the game-winning goal.

“Both good players, Robby got on the scoreboard though,” Blues defenceman Alex Pietrangelo said. “Plus one for us. That McDavid’s going to be a good player. He’s a special talent.

Pretty impressed.”

McDavid and Fabbri traded text messages this week about playing against one another. But McDavid wasn’t thrilled to see him score against the Oilers.

“I guess I’ve got some bragging rights,” Fabbri said. “We’ll see how long that lasts.”

Even while acknowledging that McDavid’s play will be dissected because the phenom is under the microscope, McLellan doesn’t want anyone to overreact one way or the other about one game.

“We’re talking 60 minutes into a 15, 20-year career,” McLellan said.

“He’s going to get a lot better as time goes on.

Rangers spoil Blue Jays return to post-season

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Rangers 5 Blue Jays 3 TORONTO — Advantage Texas Rangers.

The underdog AL West champions, no strangers to being written off, spoiled the Blue Jays’ long-awaited return to the post-season Thursday, beating Toronto ace David Price en route to a 5-3 win.

Rangers manager Jeff Banister sends Cole Hamels, his marquee man, to the mound Friday afternoon to face Marcus Stroman in Game 2.

There’s a ways to go in the best-offive series, but Texas is smiling while Canada has its fingers crossed.

“I care a ton,” said a disappointed Price. “I want to go out there and pitch well for my teammates and pitch well for this country and I didn’t do that today.”

A sellout crowd of 49,834, waving rally towels, lived and died with every pitch under the roof at the Rogers Centre, which last saw playoff action in 1993 when the Jays won a second straight World Series. Russell Martin, the Jays’ Canadian catcher, called the atmosphere “awesome.”

“The fans were great. Good energy, from start to finish,” he said. “The only thing that wasn’t good was the result.”

Countless other Canadians took in the game from further afield as baseball took centre stage at the start of hockey season.

Rougned Odor and Robinson Chirinos homered and combined to score four of the Rangers’ runs as the bottom of the Texas order took its toll

on Price, who was pitching on 11 days rest.

Price, who left after seven innings, gave up five earned runs on five hits with five strikeouts and two walks. He threw 90 pitches, 59 for strikes in taking the loss.

“That’s baseball. If you don’t like it, pitch better,” he said, quoting a slogan that hangs in his locker. “That’s something I always say. I definitely don’t like the result of what happened today but there’s a lot of things that were in my control today and I didn’t control those things.”

Price, who did not hit a batter as a Jay during the regular season, hit Odor twice in five innings — a Toronto playoff record. Both times the Texas second baseman came home to score.

Odor, a 21-year-old from Venezuela, is the second-youngest player to score three runs in a post-season game, according to ESPN Stats. Only Andruw Jones in the 1996 World Series was younger.

For all his regular-season exploits, Price has lost six straight in the playoffs since a win over Boston in 2008.

“It’s been about seven years so I want that monkey off my back,” Price said. “I expect to have better results out there on the field. I didn’t throw the ball the way that I’m capable of today and I’ll be ready to go whenever it’s my turn again.”

The Rangers never trailed, scoring twice in the third and fifth before adding a single run in the seventh. Toronto, limited to single runs in the fourth, fifth and sixth, outhit Texas 6-5 but was only 2-for-9 with runners in scoring position.

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Texas Rangers’ Delino DeShields, centre, slides safely into home plate past Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin during third inning game one American League Division Series baseball action in Toronto on Thursday.

Jays manager John Gibbons called it one of those games.

“He (Price) didn’t give up many hits.

The key ones were the two home runs, the two-runner by Chirinos and then Odor getting him later, that was really the difference in the game,” said Gibbons.

Texas only won two of six games against Toronto this season and Yovani Gallardo was on the mound for both. He started strongly Thursday, retiring the first nine Jays he faced

before exiting after five innings with a 4-2 lead.

Rangers manager Jeff Bannister, whose Rangers seemed to come into the series with a chip on their shoulder given the attention on the Jays, pointed to his team’s resolve in the wake of the win “We’ve got a very confident group of guys,” he said. “We’ve got a group of guys that they absolutely love playing together and they’ve been up against it all year long since spring training.”

Patience pays off for Fehr who steps into starting roll at RDC Ashley Fehr has paid her dues now she said. “I could have went to a less she’s looking to take over as the start- skilled team and started, but it was to ing setter with the two-time defending my advantage to play with and against the best players in Canada evnational champion RDC ery day. That was rewarding. volleyball Queens.

This year is no different.

The last two seasons Walton has brought in severthe 19-year-old Innisfail al of the top recruits in the native played behind province and added others Bronwyn Hawkes, who with ACAC experience, such was among the elite colas setter Maegan Kuzyk, who lege setters in the counwas with the NAIT Ooks the try. last two seasons.

It’s Fehr’s attitude and “Bronwyn and I were able maturity that made it easy to push each other in pracfor her to wait her time to tice and that’s the same this take over as the starter. year with Maegan,” she said.

“When I first met with DANNY “Talbot’s practices are always Talbot (head coach WalRODE high level and competitive.” ton) I knew I’d be here for Fehr and Kuzyk both have a longer term and I knew LOCAL SPORTS experience, but have differI’d be behind Bronwyn, ent skill sets. Fehr, at fivebut that was fine. It was foot-10, is strong at the net great learning from her.

I had the opportunity to play and I and also knows the RDC system inside wasn’t disappointed the way the last and out. Kuzyk is smaller and strong in two years went. What I learned and the the back row.

Fehr looks back over the last two experience was definitely positive.”

Plus the Queens won the national seasons and can see what she learned the most. championship both years.

“I learned about the game and look“You can’t be disappointed with ing at it in a different perspective. that,” she said.

Fehr played 14 sets her first year Talbot talks about volleyball IQ and I with the Queens and 20 last year. She know that’s changed for me over the finished last season with 135 assists, 25 last two seasons, plus physical training. That was something I didn’t condigs, seven blocks and four aces.

But while the playing time was fine, centrate on as much prior to coming it was what she learned at practice to college. I also learned a lot about running an offence.” that was most beneficial.

Running an offence means know“It”s really competitive at practice,”

Greg Meachem, Sports Editor, 403-314-4363 E-mail gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

ing, not only what her teammates strengths are, but seeing what the other team is trying to do on defence.

“I have to see their blockers and understand what they’re trying to do and try Ashley Fehr to run the offence away from their strengths. There are a lot of different things I can do and that comes with experience.”

Fehr has always been around volleyball with her two older sisters playing the game.

“I was always following them around and carrying a volleyball,” she said.

“In elementary and middle school I played other sports, but once I got into the club program I concentrated strictly on volleyball.”

She played volleyball in school but joined the U13 club program in Red Deer. She switched to the Calgary Jr. Dinos for U16 and U17 and played her U18 season in Lacombe.

“There were some coaches I wanted to work with, especially with the Dinos, then my last year of club I was tired of driving to Calgary four or five times a week and I knew some girls in Lacombe so finished there,” she explained.

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Fehr is working on her education degree and if things work out where she can get into the middle years program she will be at RDC for two more years.

While Fehr is busy with her schooling and the Queens she also takes time to volunteer as a coach with her home town.

“I find coaching a lot of fun and not only can I give something back, but it’s something I can stay involved in as I get older and won’t be playing.”

But her attention now is mainly on taking the Queens back to the national championship. She is one of the team leaders and with a number of firstyear players she needs to take a major role in helping them adapt.

“There could be pressure, but I think the rookies are excited and Talbot is a great coach and they will learn a lot, just at practice.”

One thing Walton, and veterans, stress is mental strength.

“That’s something we practice and we go by the term ‘don’t be the first to flinch’,” she said.

“That’s our system and our belief and we can all help the (new) girls buy into that.”

The RDC teams are off this weekend but will open their regular season Oct. 16 and 17 at home against Medicine Hat. 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.

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WHL ON

THE ICE WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Dominick Volek became a Red Deer Rebel in December of 2012 when GM/head coach Brent Sutter acquired the rights to the Czech winger from the Regina Pats. Volek was with the Pats in 2011-12, but instead of reporting back to the WHL club that fall decided to stay in Europe and suited up with Farjestad of the Swedish Super Elite League. Volek scored twice and recorded three assists in 13 games with Farjestad before being acquired by the Rebels. With Red Deer, he garnered nine goals and 17 points through the final 32 games of the 2012-13 regular season and chipped in with two goals and one assist in nine playoff games. Volek was dealt to the Vancouver Giants at the 2014 trade deadline and last season joined Sparta Praha of the Czech Extraliga, collecting nine points (3-6) in 42 games.

WHO’S HOT Kelowna Rockets overage C Tyson Baillie leads all point producers with 12 (6g,6a) in seven games.

The Fort Saskatchewan product was 23rd in league scoring last winter with 76 points (37-39).

WHO’S A SINNER Kamloops D Ryan Rehill has racked up a leagueleading 128 minutes in penalties in four games. The 20-yearold Edmonton native is no stranger to the penalty box having spent 128 minutes in purgatory last season.

HE SAID IT “I don’t think we competed very hard at all. I thought we were scrambly and I didn’t think we were hard on the puck. We weren’t hard on the body and we didn’t make plays. We took bad penalties and it all comes to an embarrassing loss.

Giving up the power play goals we did, we got what we deserved tonight.” — Red Deer Rebels associate coach Jeff Truitt, to Dylan Purcell of the Lethbridge Herald, following a 5-2 loss to the host Lethbridge Hurricanes Tuesday.

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Bobyk healthy and happy COMEBACK FROM KNEE SURGERY HAS GIVEN VETERAN CONFIDENCE

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR

Now that he’s playing on two healthy knees, Colton Bobyk has a leg up on his opponents.

The Red Deer Rebels defenceman underwent surgery on his left knee in late April and is off to an impressive offensive start this season with two goals and five points in as many games. The Rimbey native is a good skater with a heavy shot, and for the first time in a year is playing with the confidence that should be commonplace with a Western Hockey League veteran.

“It was a big decision last season regarding whether I would have the surgery, but I’m glad I had it,” the 19-year-old former Red Deer midget AAA Optimist Chiefs star said Thursday. “My knee feels a lot better than it did. It took time during the summer to recover, but it’s stronger now.

“My left knee feels stronger than my right knee. I feel more confident now after having the surgery.”

Bobyk’s knee problem started last fall while he was preparing for his second full season with the Spokane Chiefs. As a result, he appeared in only eight games with the Chiefs — scoring once and adding three helpers — before being dealt to the Rebels in December.

“My kneecap popped out during the preseason and then it happened again around Christmas,” he said. “Once it popped out the first time, it was always going to happen again.”

He eventually returned to action with Red Deer and showed his offensive talents by contributing 11 points (4g,7a) in 22 regular-season games and adding a goal and an assist in five playoff outings.

“I wore a brace and put tape on it. I held it together as much as I could through the season before having surgery,” he said.

The rehab was along and arduous.

“I didn’t start skating until the beginning of August,” he said. “That was tough, not being able to skate with the other guys.”

But that’s all in the past. The six-foottwo-, 198-pound blueliner is healthy and happy and is displaying the offensive talents he’s always had.

“Getting the surgery done was huge,” said Rebels GM/head coach Brent Sutter.

“Instead of playing at 60 per cent like he was when we acquired him, he’s back to 100 per cent.

“With him, it’s a confidence thing knowing that his knee is fine now. He’s a very strong player with his shot and his offensive presence and he’s a 19-year-old so expectations are higher than they were when he came in last year. We brought him in so he could be one of our key defencemen, and offensively he’s been that.”

Bobyk still needs some fine-tuning in order to become a more rounded rearguard,

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Colton Bobyk has found some confidence this season recording five points in five games this season. The Rimbey native can attribute his strong play to being healthy for the first time in over a year.

Sutter noted.

“Bobs just has to stay within the confines of a defenceman and let the game come to him instead of him pushing the game without the puck,” said the Rebels boss. “His positional play has to get better and we have to continue to work with him on that.

“But his discipline has been a lot better and obviously he’s given us good offensive production.”

The Rebels are coming off their first loss of the season — 5-2 at Lethbridge Tuesday — after opening with four wins, and are in Calgary tonight for the first half of a home-and-home set with the Hitmen that concludes with a Saturday contest at the Centrium.

Bobyk admitted the Rebels, as a team, were lacking in aggression and discipline

at Lethbridge. The club didn’t come close to playing with the same intensity as was the case in the previous four games.

“It wasn’t just a few guys who weren’t very good, it was all of us,” he said. “It was a team thing, we just weren’t there. But we’ve regrouped and it won’t happen again.

“We worked hard in practice yesterday and we’ll be good for the weekend.”

Bobyk doesn’t foresee many down times for the Rebels — the 2016 Memorial Cup tournament hosts — this season if they play to their potential.

“I think we have one of the best defensive corps in the league and with our offence we’re going to score four, five, six goals a game. We have solid goaltending too,” he said. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

Hurricanes finding early success on powerplay It’s early, but the Lethbridge Hurri- main thing is they’re working hard.

“There’s a lot of urgency in our power canes’ power play is firing bullets instead of blanks, which was the case last sea- play, how important it is. All the credit goes son when the club’s man advantage units to our guys. They’re doing a really good job moving the puck and making some plays.” clicked at a 15.2 per cent success rate.

• Reid Gardiner was rewardThe ‘Canes 2014-15 power ed with WHL player of the week play netted all of 42 goals. Five honours for a greater accomplishgames into the current camment than racking up a pack of paign, Lethbridge has struck points. for nine extra-man markers, a Gardiner won two games for total that was boosted by three his Prince Albert Raiders by during Tuesday’s 5-2 win over sniping the overtime goal in a the Red Deer Rebels.

5-4 victory over the Medicine Hat So, what has changed?

Tigers and by potting the lone “There’s just so much skill shootout goal in a 5-4 conquest of on the power play with Giorthe Vancouver Giants. gio (Estephan) and Burkie His body of work for the week (Brayden Burke) and Wonger totaled three goals and two asup front,” Hurricanes defenceGREG sists, and with a goal and a sinman, Toronto Maple Leafs MEACHEM gle helper in a come-from-behind prospect and Red Deer mi5-3 win over the visiting Kootenay nor hockey graduate Andrew INSIDER Ice Tuesday, the 19-year-old cenNeilsen told Dylan Purcell of ter has garnered 10 points in five the Lethbridge Herald followgames. ing the Tuesday triumph.

The Humboldt, Sask., product is thankful Added Nielsen, who struck for two power-play tallies: “We just mesh together for the recognition and suggested he would really well. We all get each other in the gladly share of the weekly award with his right spots and we all seem to click. We linemates, Austin Glover and Simon Stranhave 20 minutes after practice to work on sky.

“I think we had a few power-play goals it and that’s helping, too. It gives you a confidence-booster and you start to see that there and lots of them (it’s) just the right hard work pay off. It’s exciting to see our spot at the right time. So, credit to my linepower play starting to click and we look to mates for helping me get the accomplishment,” he told Brett Smith of the Prince keep that going.”

Hurricanes first-year head coach Brent Albert Herald. “I think we bring different Kisio is equally tickled with his club’s spe- things to the table. I think Simon’s a really good playmaker, Austin brings a mixture cial teams play.

“I think our guys are doing a really good of a 200-foot game and I think I like to shoot job of moving the puck and working hard the puck. Plus, we all work really hard.”

• Kootenay Ice GM Jeff Chynoweth neartogether as a five-man unit,” said Kisio.

“I think it’s been really nice to see how ly teared up when he dealt rugged forward they’re working and gelling together. The Jon Martin to the Swift Current Broncos

last Sunday.

“I don’t think it gets anymore difficult than it was (Sunday) night,” Chynoweth told Taylor Rocca of the Cranbrook Daily Townsman. “To look in Jon’s eyes — and see the emotion, the passion and the heartbreak -— to let him know we had moved him, it broke my heart as it always does.

“There’s nothing more difficult. What Jon gave us for the last four years, you just can’t put into words. You win championships with players like Jon Martin.”

Martin, a 20-year-old native of Winnipeg, was off to an impressive start this season with three goals and an assist. The Ice received a fourth-round pick in the 2016 bantam draft.

With the recent return of productive winger Jaeden Descheneau, the Ice still have five overage players on their roster — goalie Wyatt Hoflin, defencemen Tyler King, who is out with a long-term injury, and Tanner Lishchynsky, and forwards Descheneau and Luke Philp.

Descheneau, who was second in team scoring last season with 81 points in 70 games, was a fifth-round draft pick of the St. Louis Blues in 2014 and was with the NHL club’s AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves, this fall prior to be reassigned to the Ice. “Desch is an unbelievable player,” said Philp.

“I played with him all last year and we have lots of chemistry. He’s a great player to play with. He obviously brings a ton to the table for our team and a lot of offensive ability. He’s probably one of the best playmakers I’ve ever played with.

“It’s real nice to have him back.” gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

WHL announces 2015 Western Canada U16 Challenge Cup in Calgary

BY ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES Calgary, AB – The Western Hockey League, in partnership with BC Hockey, Hockey Alberta, Saskatchewan Hockey Association, and Hockey Manitoba as well as in association with Hockey Canada, announced an event schedule, ticket information and team rosters for the 2015 Western Canada U16 Challenge Cup at a media conference in Calgary earlier this week.

This year’s event will take place from Wednesday October 28th to Sunday November 1st at the Markin MacPhail Centre (WinSport) in Calgary. Rosters for Team British Colum-

bia, Team Alberta, Team Saskatchewan and Team Manitoba were announced at the media conference.

The Western Canada U16 Challenge Cup will feature the highest-rated players in the under-16 age category from the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The tournament will be a fourteam round robin format and is the first step in Hockey Canada’s Program of Excellence for players. Additionally, the event assists the four provincial hockey associations in evaluating top prospects for future high performance programs.

“The Western Canada U16 Challenge Cup provides the top prospects

in each province with their first opportunity to compete against the best players in their age group,” commented WHL Commissioner Ron Robison.

“The WHL, together with the four Western Branches and Hockey Canada, are proud to support this first step in the Program of Excellence which will showcase the future stars of the WHL and Canada’s National Teams for the first time.”

The majority of players participating in the event were selected in the 2015 WHL Bantam Draft or have since been listed by WHL Clubs. The Western Canada U16 Challenge Cup has been sponsored since 2009 by the WHL and has been made possible through

financial support provided by the WHL, Hockey Manitoba, BC Hockey, Hockey Alberta, Saskatchewan Hockey Association and Hockey Canada.

This year will mark the fifth year of the event. The first ever Western Canada U16 Challenge Cup was held in Blackfalds in 2009 and featured four of the top eight players selected in the 2012 NHL Draft. In 2010, the Western Canada U-16 Challenge Cup was not contested due to the Canada Winter Games. In 2011, the Moose Jaw Warriors and Saskatchewan Hockey Association hosted the event at Mosaic Place in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

In 2012, the tournament was hosted in Calgary at Father David Bauer Arena.

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Astros keep rolling; win ALDS opener MCHUGH GOES 6 SOLID INNINGS, ASTROS RELY ON DEFENCE TO BEAT ROYALS

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Astros 5 Royals 2 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch has a “soft rule” when it comes to a rain delay during a game: If it lasts about an hour, he’ll usually remove his starting pitcher.

Good thing it’s not a hard rule.

Hinch opted to keep Collin McHugh on the mound after a 49-minute stoppage Thursday night, and the soft-spoken righty responded with a resounding performance. He shut down the Kansas City Royals over six innings for a 5-2 victory in the opener of their AL Division Series.

“We checked in with him a couple times, but he was never really coming out of that game,” Hinch said of McHugh, a surprise 19-game winner this season. “That wasn’t even his best tonight, and he got through a pretty good lineup and battled.”

Three relievers took over and got the game to Luke Gregerson, part of Oakland’s wild-card collapse in Kansas City last year. He handled the ninth for a save.

George Springer and Colby Rasmus went deep for the homer-happy Astros, but they also scored via the same sort of small ball the Royals used in reaching the World Series last season.

“Winning the first game was key,” Astros outfielder Carlos Gomez said.

“We did that.”

Yordano Ventura (0-1) yielded three runs on four hits and a walk in two innings for Kansas City, but did not come back following the delay. Chris Young served up Springer’s home run with one out in the fifth, but tossed four otherwise solid innings of relief.

Game 2 is Friday, when lefty Scott Kazmir takes the mound for Houston against right-hander Johnny Cueto in a matchup of pitchers traded days apart this past summer.

“It’s a five-game series,” Royals manager Ned Yost said. “It’s not a death sentence to lose Game 1.”

The Astros, who struggled so mightily on the road this season, have apparently solved their woes just in time.

They beat the Yankees 3-0 in New York in Tuesday night’s wild-card

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Kansas City Royals’ Ben Zobrist, right, steals second base as Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, left, leaps for the throw during the first inning in Game 1 of baseball’s American League Division Series, Thursday, in Kansas City, Mo. game, then took care of a Royals club built specifically for spacious Kauffman Stadium.

Houston also made it the first time since 1970 that visiting teams won baseball’s first four post-season games, STATS said. The other two times it happened were 1906 and 1923.

“Everyone knows we haven’t been playing the best on the road,” reliever Tony Sipp said. “To take one in New York and come here, it shows we’re a different kind of team.”

The Astros wasted no time getting Ventura in trouble, loading the bases with nobody out in the first inning. The hard-throwing ace settled down to re-

Americans jump out to big lead at Presidents Cup

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS INCHEON, Korea, Republic Of — The Presidents Cup wasn’t an hour old when Nick Price looked at the scoreboard and had that sinking feeling.

It was filled with American red.

And there wasn’t much Price or the International team could do about it Thursday in an opening session that ended just like so many others in this one-sided affair.

Phil Mickelson and Zach Johnson capped off a performance that was as businesslike as their handshakes, and the Americans had a 4-1 lead after foursomes in which they never trailed in any match except the one they lost.

“A tough day for us,” Price said. “Having said that, we are only five points into 30. We still have another 25 points left out there. So we’ve got a long way to go, and that’s that I told my team. Just to keep their chins up and do the best they can tomorrow.”

The International team was adamant that the number of matches be reduced — it was lowered from 34 to 30 — to keep it a close contest. After one day, maybe having one less match on Thursday helped.

It could have been worse.

The Americans, who have lost the Presidents Cup only one time since it began in 1994 and are going for their sixth straight victory, had a lead after the opening session for the fifth straight time. The margin was their largest since a four-point lead in 2007 at Royal Montreal.

That makes the five matches of fourballs on Friday even more critical.

U.S. captain Jay Haas put Jordan Spieth and Dustin Johnson in the first match, followed by Rickie Fowler and Jimmy Walker.

“He’s going for the kill,” Price said. “If we get momentum going, it can change things.”

All the momentum belonged to the Americans on Thursday.

Bubba Watson and J.B. Holmes ran off four straight birdies early in their match against Adam Scott and Hideki Matsuyama, and that set the tone.

They wound up winning a tight match when Scott and Matsuyama missed key putts and ended it on the 16th hole.

“That was my whole goal,” Watson said. “Get out there fast, change the colour so the other guys see that and it sparks them going forward.”

Watson and Holmes didn’t deliver the first point.

That came from Fowler and Walker, who picked up their first win as a team.

tire the next three batters, but Rasmus and Evan Gattis provided RBI groundouts to give Houston a 2-0 lead.

Jose Altuve tacked on another run in the second with a single to right.

The Royals answered in the bottom half when Morales ripped McHugh’s 89 mph fastball down the right-field line. But a steady rain soon became a downpour as the inning progressed, and lightning sent fans scurrying for the concourse as the tarp was pulled onto the field.

When the game resumed, the Royals sent Young to the mound rather than Ventura.

“It was pushing 60 minutes there,”

ness Bank Arena in just over 20 minutes of play, a number that coach Byron Scott said was predetermined.

RAPTORS: Lowry missed the Raptors’ second preseason game with a sore right groin, but there was no indication of any lingering effects as he scored 14 second-half points, including nine straight in the third quarter.

LAKERS: Lou Williams scored 19 points against his former team. Julius Randle added 17.

MISSING: Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell sat out with a bruised glute. The first-round draft pick was hurt in Tuesday’s preseason game, a loss to Utah in Hawaii.

TORONTO RAPTORS

Lowry leads Raptors over Lakers in preseason game ONTARIO, Calif. -- Kyle Lowry scored 25 points and DeMarre Carroll added 18 points and six rebounds in the Toronto Raptors’ 105-97 preseason win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.

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Hinch stuck with McHugh, even though he hadn’t thrown a pitch for nearly an hour.

Morales got the better of him again in the fourth, driving a 1-1 pitch over the wall in right to become the first Royals player with two homers in a post-season game since George Brett against Toronto in the 1985 AL Championship Series.

Unfortunately for the Royals, Morales was the only hitter who could solve McHugh. That left the darlings of last year’s post-season facing a crucial Game 2 on Friday.

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• College preseason women’s/men’s basketball: Ramada Inns Classic at RDC — RDC Kings vs. The King’s University, 4 p.m., RDC Queens vs. Grant MacEwan, 6 p.m.; other games at 2 and 8 p.m.

• Bantam AA hockey: Olds at Central Alberta, 6 p.m., Lacombe.

• Rodeo: Foothills Cowboys Association Finals, 7 p.m., Westerner Stockmens Pavilion.

• WHL: Red Deer at Calgary, 7 p.m., Saddledome (The Drive).

• Heritage junior B hockey: Red Deer at Stettler, 7:30 p.m.; Strathmore at Three Hills, 8 p.m.

• Midget AA hockey: West Central at Red Deer Elks, 8:30 p.m., Collicutt Centre.

Saturday • Peewee AA hockey: West Central at Central Alberta, 11 a.m., Lacombe.

• Rodeo: Foothills Cowboys Association Finals, 1 and 7 p.m., Westerner Stockmens Pavilion.

• Midget AA hockey: Calgary Bruins at

Central Alberta, 2 p.m., Stettler; Calgary Canucks at Olds, 7:30 p.m.

• College preseason basketball: Ramada Inns Classic at RDC — RDC Kings vs.

University of Northern B.C., 4 p.m., RDC Queens vs. Camrose Augustana, 6 p.m.; other games at noon and 2 p.m.

• WHL: Calgary Hitmen at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Centrium.

• College hockey: NAIT at RDC, 7 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex.

• Heritage junior B hockey: High River at Three Hills, 8 p.m.

WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION GP W L OTLSOLGF GA Pt Prince Albert 5 4 1 0 0 23 23 8 Moose Jaw 4 3 0 1 0 19 12 7 Brandon 5 3 1 0 1 21 9 7 Saskatoon 5 2 0 3 0 25 18 7 Swift Current 4 1 2 1 0 6 13 3 Regina 4 1 3 0 0 4 14 2

Sunday

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOLGF GA Pt Victoria 6 5 1 0 0 24 13 10 Kelowna 7 5 2 0 0 34 29 10 Vancouver 6 3 2 0 1 25 29 7 Prince George 3 1 2 0 0 6 7 2 Kamloops 5 0 5 0 0 12 24 0

• College preseason basketball: Ramada Inns Classic at RDC — RDC Queens vs.

University of Northern B.C., 10 a.m.; second game at noon.

• Bantam AA hockey: Airdrie at Red Deer Steel Kings, 12:30 p.m., Kinsmen A. • Rodeo: Foothills Cowboys Association Finals, 1 p.m., Westerner Stockmens Pavilion.

• Heritage junior B hockey: Medicine Hat at Blackfalds, 3:30 p.m.

Baseball man 4-0), 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 11: Toronto (Estrada 13-8) at Texas (Lewis 17-9), 6:10 p.m. x-Monday, Oct. 12: Toronto (Dickey 11-11) at Texas (Holland 4-3), TBA x-Wednesday, Oct. 14: Texas at Toronto, TBA

Major League Baseball Playoffs WILD CARD Tuesday, Oct. 6: Houston 3, New York 0 Wednesday, Oct. 7: Chicago 4, Pittsburgh 0 DIVISION SERIES (Best-of-5 x-if necessary) American League Kansas City vs. Houston Houston leads series 1-0 Thursday, Oct. 8: Houston 5, Kansas City 2 Friday, Oct. 9: Houston at Kansas City (Cueto 4-7), 1:45 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 11: Kansas City (Volquez 13-9) at Houston, 2:10 p.m. x-Monday, Oct. 12: Kansas City at Houston, TBA x-Wednesday, Oct. 14: Houston at Kansas City, TBA Toronto vs. Texas Texas leads series 1-0 Thursday, Oct. 8: Texas 5, Toronto 3 Friday, Oct. 9: Texas (Hamels 7-1) at Toronto (Stro-

National League St. Louis vs. Chicago Friday, Oct. 9: Chicago at St. Louis, 4:45 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 10: Chicago at St. Louis, 3:37 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 12: St. Louis at Chicago x-Tuesday, Oct. 13: St. Louis at Chicago x-Thursday, Oct. 15: Chicago at St. Louis Los Angeles vs. New York Friday, Oct. 9: New York (deGrom 14-8) at Los Angeles (Kershaw 16-7), 7:45 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 10: New York (Syndergaard 9-7) at Los Angeles (Greinke 19-3), 7:07 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 12: Los Angeles (Anderson 10-9) at New York (Harvey 13-8) x-Tuesday, Oct. 13: Los Angeles at New York x-Thursday, Oct. 15: New York at Los Angeles

Soccer GF 55 39 45 51 55 44 44 47 40 42

GA 39 40 45 53 53 43 54 53 51 52

WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA x-FC Dallas 15 10 6 51 47 38 x-Los Angeles 14 9 9 51 53 39 Vancouver 15 12 5 50 42 34 Sporting KC 13 9 9 48 46 41 Seattle 14 13 5 47 40 34 San Jose 12 12 8 44 39 37 Portland 12 11 8 44 31 36 Houston 11 13 8 41 41 45 Real Salt Lake 11 12 8 41 37 43 Colorado 8 13 10 34 30 38 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie. x- clinched playoff berth Wednesday’s Games New York 2, Montreal 1 Vancouver 0, FC Dallas 0, tie Saturday’s Games Montreal at Colorado, 4 p.m.

English Premier League GP W D L GF Manchester City 8 6 0 2 19 Arsenal 8 5 1 2 13 Man. United 8 5 1 2 12 Crystal Palace 8 5 0 3 11 Leicester City 8 4 3 1 17 West Ham 8 4 2 2 17 Everton 8 3 4 1 12 Tottenham 8 3 4 1 11 Southampton 8 3 3 2 13 Liverpool 8 3 3 2 8 Swansea 8 2 4 2 10 Watford 8 2 4 2 6 Norwich 8 2 3 3 12 Stoke 8 2 3 3 8 Bournemouth 8 2 2 4 10 Chelsea 8 2 2 4 12 West Brom 8 2 2 4 6 Aston Villa 8 1 1 6 8 Sunderland 8 0 3 5 8 Newcastle 8 0 3 5 6

GA Pts 7 18 7 16 8 16 7 15 15 15 11 14 8 13 7 13 10 12 10 12 10 10 7 10 14 9 10 9 12 8 17 8 11 8 13 4 18 3 17 3

Saturday, Oct. 17 Tottenham vs. Liverpool, 1145 GMT Chelsea vs. Aston Villa, 1400 GMT Crystal Palace vs. West Ham, 1400 GMT Everton vs. Manchester United, 1400 GMT Manchester City vs. Bournemouth, 1400 GMT Southampton vs. Leicester City, 1400 GMT West Brom vs. Sunderland, 1400 GMT Watford vs. Arsenal, 1630 GMT Sunday, Oct. 18 Newcastle vs. Norwich, 1500 GMT

Wednesday, Oct. 14 New York at Toronto FC, 5 p.m.

Vancouver at FC Dallas, 7 p.m.

Portland at Real Salt Lake, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 19 Swansea vs. Stoke, 1900 GMT

CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OTLSOLGF GA Pt Red Deer 5 4 1 0 0 21 13 8 Calgary 5 4 1 0 0 14 10 8 Lethbridge 5 3 2 0 0 21 15 6 Medicine Hat 5 2 2 1 0 18 21 5 Edmonton 4 1 2 1 0 9 14 3 Kootenay 6 1 5 0 0 13 24 2

Spokane Tri-City Everett Seattle Portland

U.S. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOLGF GA Pt 5 3 2 0 0 16 17 6 4 2 1 1 0 17 18 5 3 2 1 0 0 6 6 4 3 1 1 1 0 11 10 3 3 0 3 0 0 7 13 0

Wednesday’s results Moose Jaw 8 Vancouver 5 Saskatoon 7 Kootenay 2 Tri-City 4 Kamloops 3 Victoria 4 Spokane 1 Friday’s games Kootenay at Brandon, 6:30 p.m.

Vancouver at Regina, 7 p.m.

Edmonton at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.

Red Deer at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Medicine Hat at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.

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

Tri-City at Prince George, 8 p.m.

Spokane at Portland, 8 p.m.

Victoria at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m.

PA 29 47 72 101 166

Pt 13 13 6 5 0

PA 56 60 82 88 128

Pt 16 10 8 4 0

PA 40 51 123 83 110

Pt 14 10 8 6 0

PA 26 39 66 97 131

Pt 14 14 5 4 2

Wednesday’s results At London South Africa 64 U.S. 0 At Exeter, England Georgia 17 Namibia 16

Saturday’s games Edmonton at Brandon, 6:30 p.m.

Vancouver at Swift Current, 7 p.m.

Kootenay at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.

Calgary at Red Deer, 7 p.m.

Tri-City at Prince George, 8 p.m.

Victoria at Kamloops, 8 p.m.

Saturday’s matches At Newcastle Upon Tyne, England Samoa vs. Scotland, 7:30 a.m.

At London Australia vs. Wales, 9:45 a.m.

At Manchester, England England vs. Uruguay, 1 p.m.

Sunday’s matches At Leicester, England Argentina vs. Namibia, 5 a.m.

At Exeter, England Italy vs. Romania, 7:30 a.m.

At Cardiff, Wales France vs. Ireland, 9:45 a.m.

At Gloucester, England U.S. vs. Japan, 1 p.m.

End of Preliminary Round

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB Memphis 1 0 1.000 — New Orleans 1 0 1.000 — Houston 1 1 .500 1/2

San Antonio Dallas

0 0 .000 0 2 .000 Northwest Division W L Pct Utah 2 0 1.000 Oklahoma City 1 0 1.000 Denver 2 1 .667 Portland 0 1 .000 Minnesota 0 1 .000 Pacific Division W L Pct Phoenix 1 0 1.000 Golden State 1 0 1.000 L.A. Clippers 1 1 .500 Sacramento 1 1 .500 L.A. Lakers 0 2 .000

1/2 1 1/2 GB — 1/2 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 GB — — 1/2 1/2 1 1/2

Thursday’s Games Philadelphia 115, Cleveland 114 Indiana 97, Orlando 92 Brooklyn 93, Detroit 83 Denver 112, Chicago 94 Golden State at Portland, late San Antonio at Sacramento, late Toronto vs. L.A. Lakers at Ontario, CA, late Friday’s Games New York at Washington, 5 p.m.

Atlanta vs. New Orleans at Jacksonville, FL, 5 p.m.

Utah at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Transactions Thursday’s Sports Transactions FOOTBALL National Football League CHICAGO BEARS — Signed LB John Timu to the practice squad.

MIAMI DOLPHINS — Fired defensive co-ordinator Kevin Coyle. Promoted defensive backs coach, Lou Anarumo to defensive co-ordinator.

Canadian Football League CFL — Fined Saskatchewan OL Dan Clark and undisclosed amount for a chop block on a Montreal player during a game on Sept. 27.

Arena Football League ORLANDO PREDATORS — Agreed to terms with WRs Greg Carr and Kendal Thompkins and DE Meshak Williams.

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts Montreal 1 1 0 0 2 Ottawa 1 1 0 0 2 Tampa Bay 1 1 0 0 2 Detroit 0 0 0 0 0 Florida 0 0 0 0 0 Buffalo 1 0 1 0 0 Toronto 1 0 1 0 0 Boston 1 0 1 0 0

GF GA 3 1 3 1 3 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 3 2 6

Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts 1 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0

GF GA 3 2 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 3

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts Winnipeg 1 1 0 0 2 Dallas 1 1 0 0 2 St. Louis 1 1 0 0 2 Minnesota 1 1 0 0 2 Nashville 1 1 0 0 2 Chicago 1 0 1 0 0 Colorado 1 0 1 0 0

GF GA 6 2 3 0 3 1 5 4 2 1 2 3 4 5

N.Y. Rangers Philadelphia Columbus New Jersey N.Y. Islanders Washington Carolina Pittsburgh

Friday’s Games Winnipeg at New Jersey, 5 p.m.

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

Toronto at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

Chicago at N.Y. Islanders, 5:30 p.m.

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

Saturday’s Games Tampa Bay at Buffalo, 11 a.m.

Montreal at Boston, 5 p.m.

Ottawa at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Philadelphia at Florida, 5 p.m.

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

New Jersey at Washington, 5 p.m.

Detroit at Carolina, 5 p.m.

Edmonton at Nashville, 5 p.m.

St. Louis at Minnesota, 6 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Chicago, 6:30 p.m.

Dallas at Colorado, 7 p.m.

Calgary at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Arizona, 8 p.m.

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

Thursday’s summary

Wednesday’s Games Montreal 3, Toronto 1 N.Y. Rangers 3, Chicago 2 Vancouver 5, Calgary 1 San Jose 5, Los Angeles 1

Blues 3, Oilers 1 First Period 1. Edmonton, Nugent-Hopkins 1 (unassisted) 17:22 (pp).

Penalties — Hendricks Edm (roughing) 8:52, Ott StL (roughing) 8:52, Reinhart Edm (hooking) 14:19, Shattenkirk StL (tripping) 17:19, Reinhart Edm (high-sticking) 19:40.

Second Period 2. St. Louis, Tarasenko 1 (Pietrangelo, Bouwmeester) 9:10.

Penalties — Edmundson StL (fighting) 6:21, Gryba Edm (fighting) 6:21, Ott StL (charging) 6:21.

Third Period 3. St. Louis, Fabbri 1 (Lehtera, Schwartz) 9:29.

4. St. Louis, Brouwer 1 (Schwartz) 19:42 (en).

Penalties — Reaves StL (tripping) 2:44, Slepyshev Edm (holding) 10:06.

Shots on goal Edmonton 9 7 8 — 24 St. Louis 8 14 9 — 31 Goal — Edmonton: Talbot (L, 0-1-0) St. Louis: Elliott (W, 1-0-0).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Edmonton: 1-3 St. Louis: 0-3.

Football Hunting Hills Notre Dame Lind Thurber Lacombe

Central Alberta High School League City Division W L T F 4 0 0 137 2 2 0 81 2 2 0 69 0 4 0 28

A 42 86 59 128

Pts 8 4 4 0

Stettler Wetaskiwin RM House Sylvan Lake Camrose Ponoka Dray Valley

Rural Conference W L T F 2 1 1 106 2 1 1 120 2 1 0 32 2 1 0 87 2 2 0 70 1 2 0 33 0 3 0 14

A 74 64 48 32 56 93 95

Pts 5 5 4 4 4 2 0

Hamilton Ottawa Toronto Montreal

GP 13 14 13 13

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

West Division GP W L T x-Calgary 14 11 3 0 x-Edmonton 14 10 4 0 B.C. 13 5 8 0 Winnipeg 14 4 10 0 Saskatchewan 14 2 12 0 x — clinched playoff berth.

PF 430 354 350 280

PA 269 376 383 282

Pt 16 16 16 10

PF 370 350 314 269 342

PA 290 261 365 401 432

Pt 22 20 10 8 4

WEEK 16 Tuesday’s result Toronto 38 Ottawa 35 (relocated from Toronto) Friday’s game Saskatchewan at Hamilton, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 10 Edmonton at Calgary, 5 p.m.

Winnipeg at B.C., 8 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 12 Toronto at Montreal, 11 a.m.

BY DANNY RODE SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE

Friday’s match At Newcastle Upon Tyne, England New Zealand vs. Tonga, 1 p.m.

Basketball National Basketball Association Preseason EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Brooklyn 1 0 1.000 — Philadelphia 1 1 .500 1/2 Toronto 1 1 .500 1/2 Boston 0 0 .000 1/2 New York 0 0 .000 1/2 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Charlotte 2 0 1.000 — Atlanta 1 0 1.000 1/2 Washington 1 0 1.000 1/2 Orlando 1 2 .333 1 1/2 Miami 0 2 .000 2 Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 2 1 .667 — Chicago 1 1 .500 1/2 Milwaukee 0 1 .000 1 Cleveland 0 2 .000 1 1/2 Detroit 0 2 .000 1 1/2

Thursday’s Games Winnipeg 6, Boston 2 Ottawa 3, Buffalo 1 Tampa Bay 3, Philadelphia 2, OT St. Louis 3, Edmonton 1 Nashville 2, Carolina 1 Dallas 3, Pittsburgh 0 Minnesota 5, Colorado 4

Sunday, October 11 Edmonton at Regina, 4 p.m.

Saskatoon at Swift Current, 4 p.m.

Prince Albert at Everett, 5:05 p.m.

Seattle at Portland, 6 p.m.

B.Bede, Mtl P.McCallum, Sask R.Leone, BC L.Hajrullahu, Wpg G.Shaw, Edm C.Milo, Ott x-Je.Johnson, Ott K.Stafford, Edm x-C.Marshall, Wpg R.Pfeffer, Tor x-E.Rogers, Cgy x-K.Elliott, Tor T.Gurley, Tor x-R.Bagg, Sask x-H.Burris, Ott x-A.Collie, BC x-A.Harris, BC x-K.Lawrence, Edm D.Alvarado, Ott

0 0 0 0 0 0 8 8 7 0 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 0

15 17 22 15 19 23 2 0 6 11 4 2 0 4 2 2 2 2 4

31 29 23 22 21 17 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11

National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct New England 3 0 0 1.000 N.Y. Jets 3 1 0 .750 Buffalo 2 2 0 .500 Miami 1 3 0 .250

10 4 9 10 8 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

118 108 100 91 90 75 50 48 48 49 46 44 42 40 38 38 38 38 37

PF 119 95 110 65

PA 70 55 92 101

Indianapolis Tennessee Jacksonville Houston

W 3 1 1 1

South L T 2 0 2 0 3 0 4 0

Pct .600 .333 .250 .200

PF 99 89 62 97

PA 113 77 107 135

Cincinnati Pittsburgh Baltimore Cleveland

W 4 2 1 1

North L T 0 0 2 0 3 0 3 0

Pct 1.000 .500 .250 .250

PF 121 96 93 85

PA 77 75 104 102

Denver Oakland San Diego Kansas City

W 4 2 2 1

West L T 0 0 2 0 2 0 3 0

Pct 1.000 .500 .500 .250

PF 97 97 96 100

PA 69 108 110 125

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF Dallas 2 2 0 .500 95 N.Y. Giants 2 2 0 .500 102 Washington 2 2 0 .500 78 Philadelphia 1 3 0 .250 78

PA 101 82 79 86

Carolina Atlanta Tampa Bay New Orleans

W 4 4 1 1

South L T 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0

Pct 1.000 1.000 .250 .250

PF 108 137 72 86

PA 71 93 117 104

Green Bay Minnesota Chicago Detroit

W 4 2 1 0

North L T 0 0 2 0 3 0 4 0

Pct 1.000 .500 .250 .000

PF 113 80 68 66

PA 71 73 125 96

Arizona St. Louis Seattle San Francisco

W 3 2 2 1

West L T 1 0 2 0 2 0 3 0

Pct .750 .500 .500 .250

PF 148 74 87 48

PA 73 89 71 110

Thursday’s Game Indianapolis 27, Houston 20 Sunday’s Games Chicago at Kansas City, 11 a.m.

St. Louis at Green Bay, 11 a.m.

Buffalo at Tennessee, 11 a.m.

Seattle at Cincinnati, 11 a.m.

Washington at Atlanta, 11 a.m.

Jacksonville at Tampa Bay, 11 a.m.

New Orleans at Philadelphia, 11 a.m.

Cleveland at Baltimore, 11 a.m.

Arizona at Detroit, 2:05 p.m.

Denver at Oakland, 2:25 p.m.

New England at Dallas, 2:25 p.m.

San Francisco at N.Y. Giants, 6:30 p.m.

Open: Carolina, Miami, Minnesota, N.Y. Jets Monday’s Game Pittsburgh at San Diego, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 15 Atlanta at New Orleans, 6:25 p.m.

Recruits look to bring winning attitude to Queens basketball team

Tuesday’s results At Leicester, England Romania 17 Canada 15 At Milton Keynes, England Fiji 47 Uruguay 15

RUGBY WORLD CUP At Sites In England and Wales

Prince Albert at Seattle, 8:05 p.m.

Spokane at Everett, 8:05 p.m.

Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 1 1 0 0 2 5 1 Vancouver 1 1 0 0 2 5 1 Anaheim 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Arizona 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Edmonton 1 0 1 0 0 1 3 Calgary 1 0 1 0 0 1 5 Los Angeles 1 0 1 0 0 1 5 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Canadian Football League Scoring Leaders (x—scored two-point convert): TD C FG S Pt J.Medlock, Ham 0 42 30 5 137 R.Paredes, Cgy 0 18 35 6 129

Rugby PRELIMINARY ROUND POOL A MP W D L PF x-Australia 3 3 0 0 126 x-Wales 3 3 0 0 105 England 3 1 0 2 73 Fiji 4 1 0 3 84 Uruguay 3 0 0 3 27 POOL B MP W D L PF x-South Africa 4 3 0 1 176 Scotland 3 2 0 1 100 Japan 3 2 0 1 70 Samoa 3 1 0 2 36 U.S. 3 0 0 3 32 POOL C MP W D L PF x-New Zealand 3 3 0 0 127 Argentina 3 2 0 1 115 Georgia 4 2 0 2 53 Tonga 3 1 0 2 61 Namibia 3 0 0 3 51 POOL D MP W D L PF x-Ireland 3 3 0 0 110 x-France 3 3 0 0 111 Italy 3 1 0 2 42 Romania 3 1 0 2 38 Canada 4 0 0 4 58 x — advanced to second round.

FRIDAY, OCT. 9, 2015

Hockey

Today

Major League Soccer EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts x-New York 16 9 6 54 x-D.C. United 14 12 6 48 New England 13 11 8 47 Columbus 13 11 8 47 Toronto FC 14 13 4 46 Montreal 12 13 6 42 Orlando City 11 13 8 41 New York City FC 10 15 7 37 Philadelphia 9 16 7 34 Chicago 8 18 6 30

B4

HOCKEY National Hockey League CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Recalled D Viktor Svedberg from Rockford (AHL). Assigned D Ville Pokka to Rockford. Reassigned F Corey Tropp from Rockford to Albany (AHL).

DETROIT RED WINGS — Assigned RW Dan Cleary and D Xavier Ouellet to Grand Rapids (AHL).

Removed Ds Jakub Kindl and Alexey Marchenko from injured reserve.

ECHL READING ROYALS — Announced Philadelphia (NHL) assigned D Maxim Lamarche from Lehigh Valley to Reading.

LACROSSE Major League Lacrosse BOSTON CANNONS — Named Sean Quirk coach.

Unlike last season, when he first joined the program, RDC Queens basketball head coach Ken King got an opportunity to recruit the players he wanted this season.

“We recruited 11 players and it’s exciting to go out and get exactly what we wanted,” he said.

“We tried to recruit athleticism, attitude and a winning pedigree. We looked at bringing in girls from various backgrounds but all of them come from winning programs and bring a winning attitude with them.

“We looked at the style of play and their attitude and all the girls are a good fit. They all buy in to what we want and they are willing to work together.”

King not only looked at the high school programs, but brought in two quality players from Denmark in point guard Eva Bonde and forward Emily White and guard Paige Sneed from Oklahoma.

“The Danish girls are both strong with a lot of experience. They’re both great leaders and I’m excited to see what they can do once they adjust to North American basketball.”

Bonde, Sneed and Madison Whiting of Spruce Grove give the Queens three legitimate point guards, something they lacked last season. Morgan Dool, who had an outstanding season, was asked to play the point, although her natural position is off-guard.

“The new girls give us more ball security, confidence and vision,” said King. “It wasn’t Morgan’s natural position, but she did a great job. But now she can move back to her natural position.”

RDC ATHLETICS Sneed gives the team intensity on defence as well as scoring.

“She plays with intensity at both ends of the floor and provides great, great defence and can score from all over as well as rebound.”

White, at six-foot-two, gives the Queens added strength inside.

“She was named to their national senior team during the summer, but didn’t get a chance to train with them as she was on her way here,” said King. “She gives us size, athleticism, aggression and attitude.”

Dool is one of five returnees joining fourth-year wing Dedra Janvier, wing-forward Janelle Kakaway and wing Kennedy Burgess and guard Cassidy Hollingsworth.

“They give us a strong foundation,” continued King.

“They have a year with me to adjust to my style and show they can be successful in it.

Now they have added depth around them.”

That’s nice, says Janvier.

“It’s a lot different than last year,” she said. “We brought in several girls, some with international experience. We can look at making the playoffs, in fact we set our goals high and that’s to win the league. But really it is looking good.

“We definitely have more skill and depth and are more competitive. This is my fourth year and the first three were a struggle. This year hopefully is a lot different.”

The Queens have played a number of exhibition games, beating all their Alberta college competition.

“That’s definitely a change,” said Janvier. “We were beating teams, mainly

from the north, by 40 points.”

And that as King looked at a number of different lineups.

“I was looking at different lineups and giving everyone minutes,” he said.

“It was different than what you may see in league play.

Right now we’re trying to put together four good quarters as we build toward our long-term goal, not just looking at one game.

“The thing is not to set the bar so we’re slightly better than last year, but rather we want to be a winning program and a program that starts a legacy to join the other teams at RDC.” King also picked up three players out of Didsbury in six-foot-three Anna Houtman, six-foot Kassi Taylor and fivefoot-10 Kyra Paulgaard, who is recovering from a knee injury and will red shirt for now.

Other new faces are wing Lauren Bailey of Okotoks and forward Shaylee Farren of Cardson, who was a late addition after trying out for the volleyball team.

Six-foot Maria Penner of Carbon, who played at Acme, and guard Kaylee Kuba of Medicine Hat will also red shirt.

The Queens will compete in the Ramada Inns and Suites RDC Basketball Classic this weekend, facing Grant MacEwan University today at 6 p.m., Augustana Saturday at 6 p.m. and the University of Northern B.C. from Prince George Sunday at 10 a.m.

“All three games will be very competitive,” said King.

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.

RED DEER ADVOCATE Friday, Oct. 9, 2015 B5

Johnson shines in return to Houston LEADS COLTS OVER TEXANS

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Colts 27 Texans 20 HOUSTON — Matt Hasselbeck and Andre Johnson showed Thursday night that sometimes old guys can shine in what is certainly a young man’s league.

The 34-year-old Johnson caught two touchdown passes from the 40-year-old Hasselbeck, the second for 2 yards in the fourth quarter, to help the Indianapolis Colts beat the Houston Texans 27-20.

“You get over the age of 30 they kind of count you out,” Johnson said.

“But we proved to people that we could still play.”

Released by Houston in March after 12 seasons with the team, Johnson had six catches for 77 yards.

The Colts (3-2) extended their AFC South winning streak to an NFL-record 16 games.

Hasselbeck was filling in for Andrew Luck, who missed his second straight game with a shoulder injury.

Hasselbeck’s performance was even more impressive given the fact that he was battling a bacterial infection that hospitalized him this week. He started feeling ill just before halftime Sunday in a victory over Jacksonville and didn’t start feeling better until Thursday night.

“I honestly feel like this isn’t even real right now,” Hasselbeck said.

Coach Chuck Pagano raved about Hasselbeck.

“He was literally on his deathbed

Monday/Tuesday and mustered up enough to come in Wednesday and practice,” Pagano said. “He was getting IVs and fighting a virus and the grittiest performance I’ve seen in a long, long time.”

Brian Hoyer, who replaced Ryan Mallett for Houston (1-4) in the second quarter, threw a pass up for grabs that was intercepted by Mike Adams with less than 2 minutes left.

Johnson extended the lead to 27-17 with the 2-yard reception with about 10 ½ minutes left. The Texans intercepted Hasselbeck’s pass in the end zone earlier in that drive, but the play was negated because of defensive holding on Eddie Pleasant. A second penalty, this one for pass interference gave the Colts a first down at the 1.

Mallett got the wind knocked out of him on an illegal hit midway through the second quarter and was replaced

by Hoyer. Mallett looked to be OK soon after that, but coach Bill O’Brien stuck with Hoyer.

He finished with 312 yards passing with two touchdowns. Both of the touchdowns were to rookie Jaelen Strong and they came on his first two NFL receptions.

DeAndre Hopkins had 11 receptions for 169 yards for Houston.

“We’re not happy obviously,” J.J. Watt said. “But we’re going to go back to work and figure it out.”

Foster, who was shaken up in the second quarter but returned after halftime, had 44 yards rushing and 77 yards receiving in his second game back after groin surgery.

The Colts opened the second half with a drive capped by Frank Gore’s 3-yard touchdown that made it 20-10.

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Indianapolis Colts’ Jack Doyle (84) leaps over Houston Texans’ Kareem Jackson (25) during the second half of an NFL game Thursday, in Houston.

Gore finished with 98 yards rushing.

Strong’s second catch and touchdown came on an 11-yard pass by Hoyer to get Houston to 20-17 in the third quarter.

Hoyer’s desperation throw on the last play of the first half that Strong pulled down in a sea of Indianapolis defenders for a 42-yard touchdown strike that cut the lead to 13-10. Strong boxed out two defenders and outjumped the others to reel in his first NFL catch.

Johnson entered the game without a catch in the last two games after having just one such game in his entire ca-

reer in Houston. The Colts made sure that wouldn’t happen again Thursday night, going to him early. He drew boos from the home crowd when he grabbed a 23-yard reception late in the first quarter. Two plays later, he scored his first touchdown of the season when he was wide open in the back of the end zone for 4-yard reception that made it 10-0.

“When I would be on the sidelines a lot of the fans were screaming, ‘Andre we still love you! Come back to Houston! Welcome home!”’ Johnson said.

“So that was probably the most special thing.”

Banks has big Kings drop opener in host tournament expectations with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

BY DANNY RODE SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS HAMILTON — Diminutive Brandon Banks likes to think big.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ dynamic punt returner expects to score each time he settles under a booming kick. Although such expectations are unrealistic, the five-foot-seven, 153-pound Banks remains the CFL’s most dangerous special-teams performer with four punt returns for touchdowns.

That’s one behind the league record held by Ottawa Redblacks receiver Chris Williams, who set the standard in 2012 while with Hamilton. Banks, who had an 83-yard punt return TD in last weekend’s 2320 home loss to the Calgary Stampeders, will have Williams’ mark in his sights when the Ticats (8-5) host the Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-12) on Friday night.

“I just want to go out there pretty much every time and return the kick if I can, but we know the reality,” Banks said on the Ticats’ website. “Hopefully I can get (fifth return TD) to tie the record.

“I just want to go out there and give 110 per cent effort … I’m just going to scratch and claw. I’m not so big so I’ve got to give a little bit more than the (other) guy. I’m just going to go out there each punt return and try to take one to the house.”

Kent Austin, Hamilton’s head coach/GM, said Banks certainly brings a unique skillset to the table.

“They (punt return TDs) are not easy to do,” Austin said. “He’s a great player, a great returner.

“He doesn’t just help us on the ones he takes back to the endzone but he has the ability to flip the field and get us good field position. He’s a premiere punt returner.”

The Ticats can certainly use Banks’ big-play abilities given they’re tied atop the East Division standings with the arch-rival Toronto Argonauts (8-5) and Ottawa (8-6). What’s more, Hamilton has shown a vulnerability at home, having lost three of its last four games at Tim Hortons Stadium.

The Ticats won their first 10 games at the facility before the Montreal Alouettes snapped that streak with a 26-23 road victory Aug. 23. Hamilton has lost two straight for the first time this season and will look to avoid its first three-game home losing streak since Sept. 19, 2008 — a span of 64 games.

Banks said Hamilton can’t afford to look past a Saskatchewan squad that’s 2-3 under interim head coach Bob Dyce.

“Actually, they’re a good team with the new coach,” Banks said. “Watching film I saw guys out there making plays especially on the defensive end.

“We can’t just look at them as just another team.

We’ve got to come and play because these next five weeks are critical for us.”

Hamilton won the first meeting of the season 31-21 in Regina on July 26.

Surprisingly, Saskatchewan remains in playoff contention but needs plenty of help to reach the post-season.

Saskatchewan must not only win all four of its remaining games, but have B.C. drop all five of its contests. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers must beat the Lions this weekend, then go winless the rest of the way.

And finally, Montreal must lose four of its final five contests.

The good news for Saskatchewan is veteran slotback Chris Getzlaf appears poised to return to the lineup after missing seven games with a foot injury.

Despite his lengthy absence, the 32-year-old Regina native’s four TD grabs is tied with Rob Bagg for the team lead.

“I think it means a lot to the quarterbacks, I think it means a lot to the team on a whole,” Dyce said of Getzlaf’s anticipated return. “A veteran like Chris, he’s a total pro.

“He’s kind of like a coach out there, even while he’s injured he’s helping guys out so that understanding and sometimes the presence of a veteran leads to greater confidence of the whole team.”

But centre Dan Clark (concussion) won’t play and will be replaced by Corey Watman.

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Northern Lights 96 Kings 78 The RDC Kings still have some work ahead of them as they prepare for the Alberta Colleges Men’s Basketball League regular season.

That was evident in a 96-78 loss to the Montana State University Northern Lights in the Ramada Inns and Suites RDC Basketball Classic Thursday.

The Kings trailed 76-70 with six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, then let the visitors take control and pulled away.

“We let them get away in that fourth quarter,” said Kings head coach Clayton Pottinger. “Our focus is rarely outcome, outcome, outcome … it’s more the process. Going into the fourth quarter we were doing a lot of good things then we stopped executing and started to play panicky. Those sorts of things are what bothers me.”

The Kings trailed 22-18 after the first quarter and 44-33 at the half. They outscored the Northern Lights 23-21 in the third quarter.

MSU lived on the three-point shot in the first half, hitting 10 long bombs. They only added two in the second half, but started to work the ball inside.

“They were lights out shooting from the outside in the first half then showed their other package getting the ball down low in the second,” said Pottinger.

“I’m not taking anything away from them, they are a very good basketball team, but if we play to our potential and do what you saw in the third quarter and early in the fourth it would be a little different result. We may not have won, but it would have been a different result.”

Anthony Ottley led the Kings with 17 points while Matt Johnson added 15, Matt Mateau 13, Henry Bankazo 11 and JP Leblanc nine.

Tyler Chandler had 17, Kilby Rech 14 and Justin Dunsmore 11 for MSU, who plays UNBC at 8 p.m. tonight and The Kings University of Edmonton at 2 p.m. on Saturday.

The Kings face TKU tonight at 4 p.m. and UNBC Saturday at 4 p.m.

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.

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Hamilton brothers look to reunite as Flames

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — When the Hamilton brothers started their professional hockey careers and went their separate ways, they knew their dream of becoming NHL teammates was probably just that — a dream.

The last season Freddie and Dougie Hamilton played together was in 2012, as teammates on the Ontario Hockey League’s Niagara IceDogs and Canada’s team at the world junior men’s championship in Edmonton and Calgary.

Now a couple of moves from Flames general manager Brad Treliving have increased the odds of the Hamiltons reuniting in Calgary and living that fantasy they’d had growing up.

Treliving acquired Dougie in a trade with Boston in June and signed the 22-year-old defenceman to a sixyear deal.

Earlier this week, Treliving dealt a conditional draft pick to the Colorado Avalanche for Freddie’s rights. The 23-year-old forward was assigned to Calgary’s new AHL affiliate in Stockton, Calif.

“I don’t think it’s really sunk in yet that we have an opportunity to play together in a good organization like Calgary,” Freddie said from Stockton.

“Maybe it will sink in soon.”

“We’re in the same organization now,” Dougie said.

“There’s still some hard work to be done, but hopefully it’s one step closer to our dream of playing together.”

The ninth overall pick in the 2011 draft by the Bruins, Dougie jumped directly from major junior to the NHL. A six-foot-five, 212-pounder who can skate and move the puck is a top-four defenceman on any NHL club.

Treliving gave up Calgary’s first three picks, including a first-rounder, in the June draft to land him.

Freddie has spent most of his pro career in the AHL trying to gain a foot-

hold in the NHL. A fifth-round pick of the San Jose Sharks in 2010, the sixfoot-one, 190-pound forward got in a dozen games with the Sharks before he was dealt to the Avalanche.

Freddie had a goal in 17 games with the Avs last season.

“He’s a smart, two-way player, hard-working and does the little things and all that stuff,” was Dougie’s scouting report.” He can kind of play any role, versatile.

“I don’t want to look too far ahead.

Who knows what’s going to happen, but it would just be cool if we had the opportunity.”

The brothers say one of the best moments in their hockey lives was the day they were both named to the Canadian junior team.

“We were really hoping that we both made it and not just one of us,” Dougie said.

“That would have made it kind of weird, but we were lucky enough to both make it.”

With the Flames’ dressing room as their digs, Canada lost a wild semifinal 6-5 to Russia despite scoring three goals in the third period. The host team settled for the bronze medal with a 4-0 shut out of Finland.

“It was pretty disappointing when it ended actually just because we were having so much fun playing in Calgary in a great city with such good fans,” Freddie said.

“If I had to talk about Calgary, from what I remember, it was the whole place packed in red to support Canada. I can kind of picture that being for the Flames too.”

The brothers were born in Toronto and spent their teens in St. Catharines, Ont., where the IceDogs are based.

Their father Doug rowed in the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games, winning bronze in 1984. Their mother Lynn played eight years on the Canadian women’s basketball team and finished fourth at the 1984 Games.

“They might even be the most ex-

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Edmonton Oilers’ Lauri Korpikoski and Calgary Flames’ Dougie Hamilton chase the puck during NHL preseason action in Calgary on Sept. 21, 2015. When the Hamilton brothers started their professional hockey careers and went their separate ways, they knew their dream of becoming NHL teammates was probably just that — a dream. The last season Freddie and Dougie Hamilton played together was in 2012, as teammates on the Ontario Hockey League’s Niagara IceDogs and Canada’s team at the world junior men’s championship in Edmonton and Calgary. cited,” Freddie said of their parents.

“We’re a really tight family. They follow us really closely, so it would be a huge dream come true for them to see us play on the same team.”

The parent club is deep up front so it would likely take a run of injuries and Freddie standing out in Stockton

for a Hamilton brother reunion at Scotiabank Saddledome.

“There’s a lot of great players up there and down here, so there’s a lot work to do,” Freddie said. “A lot of motivation too.

“One of our best moments in our lives could happen again.”

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Former Eskimos running back Jim Thomas dies

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Former CFL All Star and Edmonton Eskimos running back Jim Thomas has died. He was 76.

The Eskimos announced Thomas’ death — which occurred on Oct. 4 — on Thursday.

Thomas, from Columbus, Miss, spent nine years with Edmonton from 1963 to 1971. Nicknamed “Long Gone,” he ran

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Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward watches the puck as it is deflected off the stick of Nashville Predators left wing Eric Nystrom in an NHL game Thursday, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 2-1.

Jets soar past Bruins to open season with win

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS JETS 6, BRUINS 2 BOSTON (AP) — Chris Thorburn and Nicolas Petan scored in the third period after Boston came within one goal, and Winnipeg opened the season with a victory.

It was the first victory for the former Atlanta Thrashers in Boston since 2007, before the franchise moved to Winnipeg. The Bruins had beaten the Thrashers and Jets 13 consecutive times in Boston.

Ondrej Pavelec made 29 saves for the Jets. Mark Scheifele, Blake Wheeler and Drew Stafford scored in the second period to give the Jets a 3-1 lead.

David Pastrnak stickhandled along the left side before wristing it past Pavelec to make it 3-2 early in the third. But less than 4 minutes later, Thorburn sneaked through the defence and put a bouncing puck past Rask to make it 4-2. Petan deflected a puck off his skate and into the net midway through the final period to make it 5-2. Alexander Burmistrov added an empty-netter David Krejci also scored for Boston, and Tuukka Rask made 26 saves.

LIGHTNING 3, FLYERS 2, OT TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jason Garrison scored his second goal of the game in overtime to lift Tampa Bay past Philadelphia in Flyers coach Dave Hakstol’s NHL debut.

Garrison scored on a breakaway at 2:17 of the extra session, the NHL’s first 3-on-3 overtime in the regular season. The NHL moved overtime from 4-on-4 to the new setup this season.

Tampa Bay’s Ben Bishop faced his second penalty shot 1:27 into overtime and made a pad save on Scott Laughton. The Lightning also got a goal from Ryan Callahan.

Matt Read and Brayden Schenn scored for the Flyers. Hakstol spent the past 11 seasons coaching at the University of North Dakota.

SENATORS 3, SABRES 1 BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Kyle Turris scored twice and Ottawa won a coach’s challenge to overturn a Buffalo goal in the Senators’ victory over the Sabres.

The outcome was essentially decided with 9:26 remaining, when Buffa-

lo’s Evander Kane scored on a wraparound that would have tied it at 2.

Senators coach Dave Cameron challenged the goal, and a video review showed Sabres forward Zemgus Girgensons was offside.

Kane’s disallowed goal came 1:23 after Sabres 18-year-old rookie centre Jack Eichel scored a power-play goal.

Curtis Lazar sealed it with an empty-netter with 1:04 left. Craig Anderson made 26 saves for the victory.

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STARS 3, PENGUINS 0 DALLAS (AP) — Antti Niemi made 37 saves for his 33rd shutout and assisted on two goals in his Dallas debut, leading the Stars past Pittsburgh.

Ales Hemsky had a power-play goal and an assist, Matthias Janmark scored on his first shot on his first shift in an NHL game, and Jamie Benn also had a power-play goal.

Marc-Andre Fleury made 21 saves for Pittsburgh.

PREDATORS 2, HURRICANES 1 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Craig Smith had a power-play goal and Nashville scored twice in the first period against Carolina.

Viktor Arvidsson scored the first NHL goal, and Seth Jones had two assists. Pekka Rinne made 25 saves, allowing only Eric Staal’s goal with 1:40 left. The Hurricanes lost defenceman James Wisniewski early to a lower-body injury.

WILD 5 AVALANCHE 4 DENVER — Zach Parise scored three times, including the tiebreaking tally in the third period, and the Minnesota Wild overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-4 on Thursday night.

Trailing 4-1 in the final period, the Wild had four goals in a 5:07 span to stun the Avalanche. Parise scored twice, while Thomas Vanek and Nino Niederreiter added the other two.

Parise beat Semyon Varlamov with a slap shot to put Minnesota up for good midway through the third period.

Colorado pulled Varlamov for an extra skater in the final minute but couldn’t score on Devan Dubnyk.

Jarome Iginla, Erik Johnson and Gabriel Landeskog had goals in the first period for Colorado. John Mitchell added another in the second as the Avalanche built what appeared to be a comfortable lead before the Wild stormed back.

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for 6,161 career yards — third most on the Eskimos all-time list — on 1,111 carries with 37 touchdowns. He also recorded 221 receptions for 2,642 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Thomas holds the record for the three longest rushing touchdowns in Eskimos history — a 104-yard TD run on Oct. 9, 1965 against the B.C. Lions, a 100-yard run on Aug. 2, 1966 against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and a 97-yard run on Sept. 4, 1964 against the Ottawa Rough Riders.

Thomas was a West Division all in each of his nine seasons with Edmonton and was named a CFL all-star twice (1966, 1967).

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B7 Remembering a running pioneer FRIDAY, OCT. 9, 2015

BILL NIELSEN WAS A DEDICATED RUNNER AND IS LARGELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE 20 KM OF TRAILS THROUGHOUT LACOMBE Bill Nielsen was the type of guy who would do something then ask for forgiveness later.

His friends say one reason he moved to Lacombe in the late-1990s was because he saw the potential for running trails around the lakes.

So the avid runner went to work.

In all Bill left his mark on some 20 kms of trail in the city.

Friends still chuckle over the thought of Bill carving new trails with his hand saw through undeveloped areas of the town without the landowner or the city’s permission.

CRYSTAL Last Saturday at Bill’s RHYNO Trail Run those who knew Bill reminisced about his anRUNNING WITH tics and the man who inspired RHYNO so many to lace up their sneakers.

Marathoner Rory Whitbread, a well-known name in the Central Alberta running community, said he sought out Bill when be first delved into running several years ago. It was Bill’s captivating stories and jokes that drew him into running and racing.

At age 73, Bill died in April 2014 succumbing to pancreatic cancer.

“He was an amazing volunteer that brought so many people together with running,” said Rory. “The countless hours that he spent out on the trails working on them to make them nice for everybody to be able to run. His legacy lives on. We are sure happy to honour it today.”

Similar stories and anecdotes emerged from the estimated 230 runners and 100 volunteers throughout my race last week.

I was hard-pressed to find someone who did not know Bill personally or heard about his community spirit or running arsenal. Bill ran 100 marathons — many under three hours — despite the onset of Parkinson’s disease in 2000.

Bill’s Trail Society member Diane Foster said Bill was a man of vision. She said he was a champion for inclusive running — it didn’t matter if you are fast or slow, man or woman.

He was an inspiration to us all.

“When he passed away we really thought we have to take care of the trails,” she said. “We didn’t want them paved. We wanted them kept natural.”

The society wants to extend the trail system to connect Cranna Lake and Elizabeth Lake. The group

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Paul Larsen, front, and Kevin Soley do not let up as they navigate the trail overlooking Barnett Lake.

Bill’s Trail Race Results 10-Miler Men 1. Brian McArthur 2. Dallas Raudebaugh 3. James Dalke

10KM Women 1. Annette Henkel 2. Shawna Bruch 3. Marcy Nikirk

10-Miler Women 1. April Weber 2. Crystal Rhyno 3. Tamara Johnson

is in the thick of fundraising and working with the city and the developers to ensure there is a connection between the two lakes with a planned subdivision being developed.

As I tackled the 10-miler, I could not help but think about the man who made the race possible.

While I did not know Bill, I felt like I did through the stories. I was inspired by his community spirit and love of running.

Truth be told, however, I should have skipped the race or at least dropped down in distance.

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Somewhere after I hit the 10K mark on my Garmin, I was in a whole lot of hurt. Up until that point I was feeling good. I decided to dial it down with a simple goal to cross the finish line in an upright position.

Success.

The trails in Lacombe meandered around a portion of Barnett Lake, Henner’s Pond, Cranna Lake and Elizabeth Lake. It is a runner’s paradise but don’t take my word for it. Seek out the Lacombe Running Group on Facebook. I am positive more than one runner would be happy to take you for a run.

It’s what Bill would do. ******* I would love to hear from you. Got a race coming up? Do you want to show me your favourite Central Alberta running trail? Please send your column ideas and stories. Find Running with Rhyno on Facebook and @CrystalRhyno using #RWR on Twitter.

Next column appears in the Oct. 23 edition of the Advocate. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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MARYVIEW, KOINONIA STUDENTS JOIN WITH SCHOOLS FROM ACROSS CANADA FOR ANTHEM RECORDING

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deer students could teach adults a thing or two about national pride.

On Thursday, elementary students from Maryview School and Koinonia Christian School joined what will be a chorus of 28,000 children singing O Canada.

About 200 Maryview students gathered in groups in front of microphones and wore red t-shirts — with everything from sports logos to NATALIE Hello Kitty to Canadian symBUDGELL bols — and recorded a traditional version of Canada’s national anthem to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Canada’s flag.

Flag of Canada — Hometown Proud is nearing the end of its national recording tour and will blend all student voices into one master recording to share with the nation.

Students sing only the first verse and the recording runs about one minute. They had the option to sing in either French or English.

A documentary on the making of the recording is also being made along the way.

“We have one student from each school talk about what the flag of Canada means to their hometown so we get this really great view of Canada from a child’s perspective from each city,” said Rob Hanson, executive director of Hometown Music Council in charge of the project.

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Maryview Elementary School students warm up their singing voices as they take part in a recording session at the school on Thursday. All students at the school got the chance to have their voices heard as Hometown Music attended the school to record the students singing the Canadian national anthem.

ELEMENTARY gell, who was chosen to represent Maryview, said one of the things she wanted to remind people was that the Canadian flag was designed by someone who was born in Calgary.

And Canada’s flag represents a country where other people want to live, she said.

“It’s one of the nicest countries.

We’re free. We can have such a good future,” Budgell said.

The Ministry of Canadian Heritage provided $127,000 to fund the national project.

Maryview School and Koinonia Christian School were the only Red Deer schools to participate in the recording.

Schools were chosen on a firstcome, first-serve basis based on how quickly they sent their application.

Maryview principal Ken Griffith said when the school received the e-mail about the project about six weeks ago he thought it would be a great opportunity for students to be part of something that connects them to the national community.

“It’s something they can share with their children. It’s never going to go away. They’re part of the Canadian

Paul Brandt rocks the Centrium They liked Jess Moskaluke fine, and ness. “You’ve been behind me every Dean Brody got some keen listeners step of the way … this doesn’t get old!”

After delivering his heartfelt hit two-stepping on the stairs Small Towns and Big But about 3,800 Red Dreams, which got audiDeer-area country music ence members clapping fans saved their biggest along, and the tongue-inCentral Alberta welcome cheek Get a Bed, Brandt for Calgary boy Paul Brandt walked through the crowd Tuesday night at the Cento do a medley of slow tunes trium. on a raised platform.

The black-hatted headThe amiable former peliner came on strong, singdiatric nurse sang That’s ing I’m An Open Road with What I Love About Jesus, his five-piece band, promptinspired by church songs ing cheering spectators in he grew up with. He conthe floor seats to collectivetinued with the slow-paced ly jump to their feet for the LANA Home and Calm Before the first time that evening.

MICHELIN Storm. After his strangely As the tune built to a creoff-key version of I Meant to scendo of guitar, mandolin REVIEW Do That, Brandt obligingly and vocal intensity, Brandt took his time taking a series brought Moskaluke back on stage after her lively opening set to of selfies with fans’ cellphones, while share the mic for a couple of verses. languidly performing his early hit, I And the Shania Twain-inspired Sas- Do. Just as I was about to nod off, katchewan singer, with the new single Kiss Me Quiet, happily lent some Brandt returned to the main stage and of her sassy, soul-stirring energy to ramped up his pacing for My Heart Has a History and I’m Gonna Fly — Brandt’s song about love and freedom.

Following Moskaluke’s departure which had fans stamping so hard, the from the spotlight, inflatable rubber stands were vibrating. Hello wake-up duckies and beach balls were batted call!

Brandt’s biggest crowd-pleasers around by the crowd during the next Brandt next number, Forever Summer. were Didn’t Even See the Dust and his Then the concert got more laid terrific cover of the 1975 novelty song back, which seemed like a good thing Convoy, which featured a Volkswagen Beatle-sized rubber duckie carried — at first.

When You Call My Name and Ca- around the audience — something you nadian Man, with its jazzy, lounge don’t see every day …

White cowboy-hatted Brody pervibe, were well received. In between, Brandt spoke to fans with gratitude of formed a more evenly paced, high-enhis two-plus decades in the music busi- ergy set with his five-piece band.

Mounties set up photo radar zones Red Deer City RCMP have released new photo radar sites from now to Oct. 15.

• School zones: 55th Avenue, 39th Street, Oleander Drive, Glendale Boulevard and Douglas Avenue.

• Playground zones: 57th Avenue, Oak Street, Glendale Boulevard, Boyce Street, Ellenwood Drive and Davison Drive.

• Traffic Corridors: 40th Avenue, 50th Avenue, Taylor Drive, 49th Avenue, Barrett Drive and 49th Street.

Police reserves the option to change site location without prior notice.

RCMP no longer consider truck driver a suspect Red Deer RCMP have spoken to the man who approached a youth in the Deer Park area on Wednesday around

LOCAL BRIEFS 4 p.m. and are satisfied the youth was not in any danger.

After hearing news reports about the incident, the driver of the truck came forward to police to explain the circumstances of his brief interaction with the youth. “(Wednesday’s) report came from a concerned bystander who saw a truck approach a youth then drive away.

It came on the heels of an incident the day before, involving a truck and a young girl. That bystander did the right thing in calling police, and we are grateful for the public’s vigilance in ensuring the safety of our children,” says Constable Derek Turner of the Red Deer RCMP. After further investigation, RCMP said that the incident in Deer Park was not of any concern.

RCMP are also satisfied that this incident is not related to the incident in Anders on Oct. 6 when a suspicious man tried to convince a young girl

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At his best, the B.C. singer delivered a simmering, pot-boiler version of his Bring Down the House, complete with sexy banjo bits (no, that’s not an oxymoron). It’s Friday was performed as a memorable, Celtic-flavoured toe-tapper, while his opening tune, Bounty, had a haunting quality aided by a lonely train whistle sound.

At other times Brody listeners were required to suppress every ounce of cynicism to appreciate sentimental country fare, such as Little Yellow Blanket, People Know You By Your First Name, and Dirt Road Scholar.

But the great thing about this artist is just when you think you have him figured out, Brody surprises with less predictable songs such as Wildflower, with a stirring electric violin solo, and the boisterous Roll That Barrel Out, with its Caribbean vibe.

Whether the chainsaw he deployed during his Mountain Man song falls into this category, I can’t say. But you’ve got to love Upside Down, about smokin’ weed. The tune contains traces of yodelling, whistling and is played on the ukulele. Brody said he was taught to perform on the tiny Hawaiian instrument by his eight-year-old daughter, who happens to play a yellow ukulele decorated with a unicorn.

“She taught me three chords and I wrote this song … but she’s not allowed to listen to it until she’s about 17 … or 18,” added the singer, who headed towards a strong finish with his hit, Dirt. In the spirit of country music, the song came ingrained with an acute sense of time passing. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com to get into his truck. RCMP continue to actively investigate that incident and will provide updates as more information comes available.

Notre Dame set for Food Truck Wars Eyeing raising money for Suicide Awareness and Education Services, the latest Notre Dame Food Truck Wars takes over the lunch hour at the high school.

Today six different food truck concepts go head-to-head in a battle to see who can raise the most money for charity, while also raising awareness for the agency.

Put on by the Foods 30 students, people are invited to come out to the high school, 50 Lees St., from noon to 1 p.m. to grab a bite to eat, but also pitch in a buck or two for charity.

Some of the dishes that will be served up include gourmet waffles, ramen noodle tacos, poutine, spring rolls and calamari.

flag now forever,” Griffith said.

“You guys are all now national recording artists,” Hanson told Maryview students as he congratulated them on their singing.

The national tour concludes at the end of the month in Yellowknife.

All Canadian elementary school students and their classes are encouraged to show their hometown pride by tackling a project — video, audio, visual arts, photography or written — and posting their project online by Nov. 1 at www.flagofcanada.ca. Information collected will be shared in a digital yearbook. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Community garden plots coming to Morrisroe

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Neighbourhood garden plots are growing like weeds.

Morrisroe West will be the latest community to install raised garden plots near the Kinsmen Arenas.

Volunteers will install five raised plots on Saturday.

The addition brings the total to nine across the city in communities and at churches.

Ken Lehman, who works in the city’s recreation and parks department, said the interest in gardening in the city has grown as more people want to know where their food comes from.

“There is a real sense of community in some of these neighbourhoods where the community association is actually looking for things to do with a group,” said Lehman. “It really fits well.”

The Morrisroe West Community Association and the Waskasoo Community Association (on Sept. 26) stepped up to build the last two plots this season.

Lehman said he would like to see a garden plot in every neighbourhood.

Groups must approach the city with a proposal and go through a process to obtain the garden.

“It hasn’t been slowing down,” said Lehman. “There has been a lot of groups interested but it doesn’t work on every site. We have to make it work with water accessibility, parking and other things. It’s great. They have been popping up all over the place.”

There are also five orchards in the city with the sixth to be planted next spring in Morrisroe near the garden site. The first neighbourhood garden site was installed in Normandeau at Unity Bapist Church in 2009.

The city also runs a regional community garden plot program at Michener Gardens, Piper Creek Gardens and Parkside Gardens.

To find out more about gardening opportunities for 2016 visit http://www. reddeer.ca/recreation-and-culture/ parks-and-trails/gardening-opportunities/. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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Belarusian writer honoured for depictions of suffering NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE

STOCKHOLM — Belarusian writer Svetlana Alexievich won the Nobel Prize in literature on Thursday for works that the prize judges called “a monument to suffering and courage.�

Alexievich, 67, used the skills of a journalist to create literature chronicling the great tragedies of the Soviet Union and its 1991 collapse: the Second World War, the Soviet war in Afghanistan, the 1986 Chornobyl nuclear disaster and the suicides that later ensued from those mourning the death of Communism.

The Nobel academy’s permanent secretary, Sara Danius, praised Alexievich as a SVETLANA great and innovative writer ALEXIEVICH who has “mapped the soul� of the Soviet and post-Soviet people.

Her first novel, The Unwomanly Face of the War, published in 1985 and based on the previously untold stories of women who had fought against Nazi Germany, sold more than 2 million copies.

Her books have been published in 19 countries, with at least five of them translated into English. She also has written three plays and the screenplays for 21 documentary films. The Swedish Academy cited Alexievich “for her polyphonic writings, a monument to suffering and courage in our time.�

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Alexievich said winning the award left her with “complicated� emotions. “It immediately evokes such great names as (Ivan) Bunin, (Boris) Pasternak,� she said, referring to other Russian writers who have won the Nobel Prize for literature. “On the one hand, it’s such a fantastic feeling, but it’s also a bit disturbing.�

She was at home “doing the ironing� when the academy called. Asked what she was going to do with the 8 million Swedish kronor (about $960,000) in prize money, she said it would allow her to write more. “I do only one thing: I buy freedom for myself. It takes me a long time to write my books, from five to 10 years,� she said. “I have two ideas for new books, so I’m pleased that I will now have the freedom to work on them.�

Born in the western Ukrainian town of Ivano-Frankviska to two village schoolteachers, Alexievich studied journalism in Belarus, which at the time was part of the Soviet Union.

She now lives in Minsk, the capital of Belarus, and like many intellectuals supports the political opponents of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko, who is up for re-election on Sunday.

Last year’s literature award went to French writer Patrick Modiano.

This year’s Nobel announcements continue with the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday and the economics award on Monday. All awards will be handed out on Dec. 10, the anniversary of prize founder Alfred Nobel’s death in 1896.

U.S. airman who helped thwart French train attack stabbed

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SACRAMENTO, Calif. — U.S. airman Spencer Stone, who helped stop a terror attack on a French train over the summer, was stabbed and seriously wounded Thursday in a fight outside a California bar — the latest tragedy to befall him and his buddies since they returned home as heroes.

Violence overseas made Stone, National Guardsman Alex Skarlatos and college student Anthony Sadler sudden celebrities in August. In the past week, bloodshed at home thrust them back into the spotlight and shook them personally, first in Oregon, now in Sacramento.

The stabbing happened days after a deadly shooting rampage at the Oregon community college Skarlatos attends.

Stone, 23, was stabbed repeatedly in the upper body outside a nightclub in a hip neighbourhood in his hometown of Sacramento in what police described as an alcohol-related fight that had nothing to do with terrorism.

He was listed in stable condition at UC Davis Medical Center, and officials said he was expected to pull through.

Police searched for the two assailants, who fled in a car, and said there is no evidence they knew who he was. “This incident is not related to terrorism in any way,� Deputy Police Chief Ken Bernard said. “We know it’s not related to what occurred in France months ago.�

Bernard said the fight was “related to a nightclub incident� involving Stone’s circle and a second group, but he would not say what sparked the argument.

Police said they do not know whether the Travis Air Force Base airman was drinking, but others in his group were. In a statement, the hospital said Stone’s family “appreciates the outpouring of love and support� and requests privacy.

Skarlatos tweeted Thursday: “Everybody send prayers out to the Stone family today.�

Over the summer, Stone and his friends were vacationing in Europe when they sprang into action

BRUSSELS — NATO talked tough Thursday about Moscow’s expanding military activity in Syria, but the U.S.-led alliance’s chief response to the Russian airstrikes and cruise missile attacks was a public pledge to help reinforce the defences of member nation Turkey if necessary. “NATO is able and ready to defend all allies, including Turkey, against any threat,� alliance secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg declared at the onset of a meeting of NATO defence ministers.

The meeting attended by U.S. Defence Secretary Ash Carter and counterparts from NATO’s other 27 countries was overshadowed by concerns about Russia’s recent military actions in Syria. On Wednesday, Russian warships fired a volley of cruise missiles in the first combined air-and-ground assault with Syrian government troops since Moscow began its military campaign in the country last week.

U.S. officials said Thursday that some of those missiles missed their targets and landed in Iran.

Over the weekend, Turkey reported back-to-back violations of its airspace by Russian warplanes.

Stoltenberg said NATO had already increased “our capacity, our ability, our preparedness to deploy forces, including to the south, including in Turkey, if needed.�

However, pressed about what NATO precisely intended to do to aid Turkey, which shares a border with Syria, Stoltenberg told a news conference the mere existence of a beefed-up alliance response force, as well as a new and highly nimble brigade-sized unit able to deploy within 48 hours, may suffice. “We don’t have to deploy the NATO Response Force or the spearhead force to deliver deterrence,�

Stoltenberg said. “The important thing is that any adversary of NATO will know that we are able to deploy.�

Carter predicted Russia’s support for the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad, including the new joint offensive, “will have consequences for Russia itself,� adding: “I also expect that in coming days the Russians will begin to suffer casualties in Syria.�

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U.S. airman Spencer Stone was honoured by the French government for helping to stop a terror attack on a French train over the summer. Stone suffered a severed tendon in his hand and needed 20 staples and eight stitches to close a knife wound to his neck from the struggle with the gunman. aboard a Paris-board train and brought down Ayoub El-Khazzani, a man with ties to radical Islam. He was armed with a Kalashnikov rifle, a pistol and a box cutter.

Stone suffered a severed tendon in his hand and needed 20 staples and eight stitches to close a knife wound to his neck from the struggle with the gunman.

President Barack Obama met with the three Americans last month, praising them for their quick thinking and courage and calling them “the very best of America.� They were also awarded France’s highest honour by President Francois Hollande.

The three appeared on late-night talk shows and received a hometown parade.

Skarlatos, whose heroics led to an invitation from ABC’s dance contest, was rehearsing in Los Angeles instead of attending Umpqua Community College when a gunman killed nine people there Oct. 1. After getting a text and seeing the news, he hid in a bathroom to escape the cameras. Soon after, he headed to Roseburg, Oregon. “It’s honestly the strangest emotion I ever felt,�

Skarlatos said in a taped segment that aired on the show Monday. “Even the train made more sense than this does. ‌ There’s nothing you can do.â€?

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Above and beyond UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES HAVE A LOT OF UPSIDE

BY MARY-ANN BARR ADVOCATE STAFF

It was one of those moments that so nicely illustrates how when humans take up the latest technology, really dumb things sometimes happen.

This summer, small unmanned flying machines managed to temporarily ground entire fleets of aircraft being used to battle major wildfires in British Columbia and California.

The owners of the stray Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) — also known as drones — were publicly chastised and quickly drew their own kind of heat from authorities.

The pilots who were fighting the fires had no idea where the UAVs were and who was operating them. Colliding with one could have created a deadly situation, so all flights were stopped until the drones were taken out of the air.

That’s their down side.

Rimbey resident Craig Oliver is turning to the up side of UAVs. Oliver, 47, has established Cfly Network Inc., a new company that will use the machines for a variety of commercial purposes. He also owns a web development and design company, which also has uses for them.

He has used a UAV for aerial photography for a new website his company is building for the Town of Rimbey.

He has formed an alliance with a business in Sylvan Lake and has filmed a lot of flyboarding videos. He’s used UAVs in gutter inspections and to take aerial shots of homesteads for farmers.

This winter he has a job in a remote area in Northern Alberta to use a UAV to take video and photos of a rig being assembled.

The unmanned machines can be used in real estate, such as photographing houses and developments, and in 3D mapping. In the future he wants to use thermal imaging cameras, which could be used, for example, to see where insects might be hiding out in fields.

Oliver said right now that he has to apply to Transport Canada for a Special Flight Operations Certificate each time he uses one of his UAVs for commercial purpose. Each one takes between two and two and a half months to acquire.

“So many, many people applying for

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Craig Oliver of Rimbey takes his DJI Inspire 1 unmanned Aerial vehicle for a flight near Red Deer. these things, they are backlogged.” He expects to soon acquire a certificate that will allow him to operate for a year or more at a time.

Recreational users of UAVs do not need to get permission from Transport Canada to operate a UAV, provided it falls within a certain, smaller size.

Transport Canada sets various requirements for the use of the UAVs, and while they vary depending on whether it’s recreational or commercial, there are some basic rules of flying everyone must follow, said Oliver.

Some of these include flying only in daylight and good weather; and no less than nine kilometres away from forest fires, airports, and built-up ar-

BRIEF CALGARY — Officials at Calgarybased Cenovus say their workers were never barred from their workplace, nor were their cellphones suspended, before they were told they were being laid off.

Cenovus (TSX:CVE) began laying off 540 employees last week.

Spokesman Brett Harris says no one was locked out or barred from the building, or had their access card or cellphone suspended.

An earlier media report quoted unnamed workers saying they were barred from the building and blocked from using company cellphones and computer systems.

Harris says some staff did lose partial access to the system before the company had the chance to formally notify them of layoffs.

He apologized for the mistake and says “it’s the last thing we wanted to happen.”

“We’re truly sorry this happened and that it caused additional stress for people on an already stressful day. Our focus right now is on our employees as we complete this very difficult process.”

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VANCOUVER — The fate of the Northern Gateway pipeline project is now in the hands of a trio of Federal Appeal Court judges who reserved their decision on whether to uphold or quash the government’s approval of the controversial project.

Over six days of legal arguments in Vancouver, the court heard the government didn’t get aboriginal consent or consider the impact on the environment when it approved the project, while proponents claimed a decision to overturn the pipeline approval would kill the project.

The government approved the $7-billion Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Northern Gateway project in June 2014 with 209 conditions, following the recommendations made by a review panel considering the environmental impacts of the interprovincial pipeline.

A collection of First Nations, environmental groups and a labour union launched the appeal, asserting that the panel tasked with reviewing the pipeline proposal didn’t adequately consult with aboriginal groups nor sufficiently consider the environmental impact.

“At its heart, the duty to fair con-

Yellow Pages cutting about 300 positions MONTREAL — Yellow Pages is cutting about 300 positions, or about 10 per cent of its workforce, as it continues its shift to digital media advertising.

The Montreal-based company best known for paper telephone and advertising directories said Thursday that the affected jobs are mainly management positions, with about three-quarters located in Quebec.

Over the past 17 months, Yellow (TSX:Y) has focused on growing its digital offerings, which now account for more than 57 per cent of overall revenues. The job cuts to be completed by the end of November are expected to save nearly $30 million a year. That’s in addition to between $20 million and $25 million in annualized savings from past efforts.

The costs of an UAV can start at about $40 for something quite simple, and go upwards to about $350,000, Oliver said. One of the ones he owns has a high-resolution camera, can shoot stills or video, and travel up to 2.5 kms away and 60 miles per hour.

“We don’t generally fly it at that speed for safety reasons … but when you get it out in an open field, sometimes you want to open it up.

“They are an absolute riot to fly.”

He can add another camera onto the UAV “so it actually feels like we’re inside the aircraft while we’re flying, which is a trip and a half.

“They’re neat.” barr@reddeeradvocate.com

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eas. They cannot be flown over military bases, prisons and controlled air space, higher than 90 metres, or over crowds.

They must be flown at least 150 metres away from people, animals, buildings, structures, and vehicles not involved in the operation. Operators must maintain visual eye contact.

There are other requirements, which can be found at Transport Canada’s website, www.tc.gc.ca, under the Civil Aviation section.

Oliver and his staff recently received intensive training on UAVs, learning how to fly them, understanding things like meteorological conditions, “the whole nine yards.”

sultation is a conversation to reach mutual understanding and the Crown simply failed to do that,” said lawyer Robert Janes, speaking on behalf of the First Nations.

“What could have been used here was a bit more diplomacy rather than what I would say is the somewhat dishonourable approach that the Government of Canada took to dealing with the core issues of title and governance rights.”

Janes also dismissed the suggestion that First Nations’ concerns could be addressed further along in the regulatory review process.

“The submissions made by Canada and Northern Gateway that, like Orphan Annie looking forward to tomorrow, the real consultation is yet to come simply cannot be sustained,” he said.

The project’s proponents have argued throughout the appeal that the review process was thorough, fair and reasonable.

Lewis Manning, lawyer for the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, which is an intervener in the proceedings, told the court the Joint Review Panel made “every conceiv-

able effort” to accommodate participation and did its best to mitigate concerns.

“That some parties chose not to participate is truly a shame,” he said.

“Those who didn’t participate in the process lost the opportunity to make their views known.”

Federal government lawyer Jan Brongers acknowledged there might have been flaws in the process, but he raised the question of how much imperfection should be allowed.

“It would be hard to imagine a truly perfect consultation,” he said. “In our submission the process was reasonable.

“Detailed information was provided to the First Nations about the impacts the project would have. They had an opportunity to be heard. Their concerns were taken seriously,” he said.

“They were not dismissed out of hand, and accommodation measures were implemented where possible. And when not, an explanation was given.”

In a statement released Thursday, Northern Gateway president John Carruthers said the company still has more work to do to secure aboriginal support.

Petroleum, natural gas land sales dip in Saskatchewan

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS REGINA — Volatile commodity prices have led to a big drop in the October sale of petroleum and natural gas rights in Saskatchewan.

The Saskatchewan government says the October sale brought in $9.8 million, bringing the total land-sale revenues to $45.5 million so far this year.

But the numbers are far below what the province raked in last year.

The February 2014 sale alone of petroleum and natural gas rights brought in $50.7 million in revenue. The Octo-

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ber 2014 sale of petroleum and natural gas rights was $21.6 million and land sales to that point in the year were $179.6 million — nearly four times more than the total so far this year.

Paul Mahnic, acting executive director of the government’s lands and mineral tenure branch, says acquiring more land is not attractive to the industry right now. Mahnic says most land leases for exploration are for five years, meaning companies have to start exploring, drilling and producing in that time or the lease reverts back to the government.

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is low, they may not want to drill,” says Mahnic. “The clock is ticking so they kind of have to gauge the timing on when they acquire tenure (and) what they already have acquired.”

Mahnic says the impact is being felt across Western Canada.

He notes that British Columbia’s land sales have dropped to $9 million from $121 million at this time last year.

Alberta’s price per hectare has fallen to $175 per hectare from $485 per hectare.

“It’s a corporate decision, I guess at the end of the day. But again it’s across the board in Canada,” he said.

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 124.38 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 39.70 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.75 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.49 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.56 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.05 Cdn. National Railway . . 80.03 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 203.38 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 36.72 Capital Power Corp . . . . 19.70 Cervus Equipment Corp 13.57 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 47.79 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 55.85 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 21.89 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.97 General Motors Co. . . . . 33.43 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 24.22 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.06 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 43.36 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 32.56 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 42.72 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . . 7.00 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 45.84 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 114.43 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.17 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 14.11 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 66.79 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — North American stock markets pushed higher on Thursday as the energy sector strengthened and oil prices briefly broke the US$50 mark.

Toronto’s S&P/TSX composite index gained 110.31 points at 13,978.66 points, turning around earlier losses to log a fifth consecutive trading day of gains.

The TSX main index has launched a major climb over the past week, jumping 5.6 per cent since last Friday morning.

The loonie was up 0.28 of a cent at 76.82 cents US. “We are seeing a continuation of evidence that underlying investor confidence is reasonably strong,” said Kash Pashootan, portfolio manager at First Avenue Advisory in Ottawa.

“The volatility we saw in the last six to eight weeks was more of a correction than an indication of a long-term bear market to come.”

However, Pashootan expects further turbulence on the horizon.

“After five years of low volatility, and above historical norm returns, it’s unrealistic to expect that it’s going to be smooth sailing with great returns,” he said.

Helping give the TSX an extra push on Thursday was a pop in crude oil prices, which drove the energy sector up 3.4 per cent. The November crude contract lifted $1.62 to settle at US$49.43 a barrel, after moving above $50 earlier in the session.

Oil prices haven’t closed above that threshold since July.

The November contract for natural gas was up 2.4 cents at US$2.50, and the December gold contract fell $4.40 to US$1,144.30 an ounce.

On Wall Street, traders grappled with the details included in the September minutes from Fed officials, which suggested the

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In the minutes, the Fed suggested it may be “prudent to wait” for evidence that the U.S. economy hasn’t further deteriorated.

The Dow Jones industrial average of 30 stocks was up 138.46 points at 17,050.75, while the broader S&P 500 index rose 17.60 points to 2,013.43. The Nasdaq index moved ahead 19.64 points to 4,810.79.

In corporate news, layoffs at Yellow Pages (TSX:Y) will affect about 10 per cent of its workforce.

The Canadian phone book and advertising directory company said it would cut about 300 jobs, primarily in management positions, with about three-quarters located in Quebec.

Overseas, the Shanghai Composite Index in mainland China soared 3.5 per cent to 3,158.12 following a weeklong holiday, while other regional benchmarks struggled following several days of gains. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 Index slipped 0.7 per cent to 18,190.98. South Korea’s Kospi dipped 0.2 per cent to 2,001.45.

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.7 per cent to 22,364.32. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.4 per cent to 5,220.20.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at the close Thursday at world financial market trading.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 13,978.66, up 110.31 points Dow — 17,050.75, up 138.46 points S&P 500 — 2,013.43, up 17.60 points Nasdaq — 4,810.79, up 19.64 points

Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 80.03 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 40.41 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.53 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 23.22 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 45.24 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 1.58 Penn West Energy . . . . . 1.640 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 6.85 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 37.16 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 1.210 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 2.99 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 49.28 Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2400 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 75.91 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 60.63 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99.79 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 26.50 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 33.66 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 37.52 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 92.13 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 21.62 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 42.57 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 74.40 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 44.66 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.55 Currencies: Cdn — 76.82 cents US, up 0.28 of a cent Pound — C$1.9994, down 0.31 of a cent Euro — C$1.4678, down 0.10 of a cent Euro — US$1.1276, up 0.34 of a cent Oil futures: US$49.43 per barrel, up $1.62 (November contract) Gold futures: US$1,144.30 per oz., down $4.40 (December contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $21.373 oz., down 31.1 cents $687.14 kg., down $10 ICE FUTURES CANADA THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: Nov ‘15 $4.40 lower $470.10 Jan. ‘16 $4.40 lower $475.00 March ‘16 $4.60 lower $477.10 May ‘16 $4.50 lower $477.20 July ‘16 $4.70 lower $475.50 Nov. ‘16 $5.50 lower $464.20 Jan. ‘17 $8.50 lower $462.40 March ‘17 $8.50 lower $464.10 May ‘17 $8.50 lower $464.10 July ‘17 $8.50 lower $464.10 Nov. ‘17 $8.50 lower $464.10.

Barley (Western): Oct. ‘15 unchanged $190.00 Dec. ‘15 unchanged $185.00 March ‘16 unchanged $187.00 May ‘16 unchanged $188.00 July ‘16 unchanged $188.00 Oct. ‘16 unchanged $188.00 Dec. ‘16 unchanged $188.00 March ‘17 unchanged $188.00 May ‘17 unchanged $188.00 July ‘17 unchanged $188.00 Oct. ‘17 unchanged $188.00.

Thursday’s estimated volume of trade: 323,960 tonnes of canola 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley). Total: 323,960.

Netflix introducing another $1 price hike

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Netflix is betting that most consumers are willing to pay an extra $1 a month to binge on “House of Cards” and “Orange is the New Black.”

The popular streaming service has implemented another price hike for new customers, its second in about a year and a half.

Canadians looking to sign up for Netflix’s standard plan will now pay $9.99 a month.

The basic plan, which does not offer high definition video quality and only permits one stream at a time, remains at $7.99 a month.

The premium plan, which offers up to four simultaneous streams with the same login and ultra high definition 4K content, also holds steady at $11.99 monthly.

Netflix last raised the price for its standard service in May 2014, when it asked for $1 more while also launching the basic tier.

At the time, Netflix said existing customers wouldn’t see a bill increase for two years.

On Thursday, Netflix said standard-plan customers not already grandfathered into a lower price will continue to pay $8.99 until October 2016.

The company would not say

Bombardier stokes fears about future with approach to Airbus: analyst

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Bombardier’s admission that it sought a rescue deal from Airbus has stoked fears about the future of the CSeries program and the transportation company itself.

Analyst Richard Aboulafia, a CSeries critic at consultant the Teal Group, says Bombardier’s effort to sell a majority stake in the aircraft to its European rival — and its rejection — weakened the market’s view about the viability of the CSeries program and marked “the beginning of the end for the very troubled program.”

With its financial resources lacking and a partner appearing unlikely, Aboulafia says Bombardier should pull the plug on the 110- to 160-seat aircraft.

“If they are smart they will end it quickly,” he said in an interview.

“If they’re not so smart, they will make the losses that much worse and jeopardize the company that much more.”

By devoting more money to the CSeries, Aboulafia says Bombardier is siphoning badly needed funds from development of its more important business jets and commercial aircraft.

He added that the share structure that gives the founding Beaudoin family voting control insulates the company from making the best decisions in the interests of shareholders.

Karl Moore, professor at McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management, said Bombardier may sell a majority stake in its transportation division to raise funds but he’d be “astonished” if Bombardier’s new CEO Alain Bellemare bailed on the CSeries that is two years late and $2 billion over budget “If Alain up and said: ‘We decided to shoot it,’ I think they’d say: ‘Who is the next CEO?”’ he said.

Moore said Bombardier is clearly in trouble, with unforeseen low fuel prices making it harder to sell the CSeries, with its more fuel-efficient engines.

But he said the approach to Airbus makes some sense and shows the company is being creative and open to different approaches.

Even though Airbus and Bombar-

—NETFLIX STATEMENT whether the standard plan is Netflix’s most popular in Canada.

“To continue adding more TV shows and movies including many Netflix original titles, we are modestly raising the price for some new members in the U.S., Canada and Latin America,” the company said in a statement.

In a telephone poll of 4,002 anglophone Canadians conducted for the Media Technology Monitor last fall, 39 per cent said they had access to a Netflix subscription, up from 26 per cent in 2013.

MTM also found that 82 per cent of Netflix subscribers said they used the streaming service every week.

The results are considered accurate within 1.5 percentage points 19 times out of 20.

RICHARD ABOULAFIA ANALYST dier said discussions between the two have ended, Bombardier could reportedly rekindle talks.

Cameron Doerksen of National Bank Financial said the company is entering a critical period and needs to “restore investor and customer confidence.”

The analyst expects Bombardier could take a substantial non-cash writedown on its CSeries investment in the coming months.

Bombardier has reportedly tried to address its cash flow needs by talking to the Caisse pension fund manager about an equity investment. Quebec’s government has also said it is open to providing Bombardier with financial aid to preserve jobs and the company’s headquarters in Montreal.

The company didn’t respond to requests for comment. But Fred Cromer, president of commercial aircraft, told employees in a memo that while the approach to Airbus may have come as a surprise to them, Bellemare has long said it “would explore opportunities to participate in industry consolidation for both its business segments aerospace and transportation.”

Asked whether the federal Liberals support investment in the CSeries by foreigners, including the Chinese, party leader Justin Trudeau said the focus must be to keep jobs and create opportunities along with economic growth.

Thomas Mulcair said the government needs to assess whether a sale is a net benefit to Canada.

“The government has to also make sure that key sectors of our economy like aerospace, like the auto sector, are not sold off, are not imperiled to the point that they have to be sold off,” he said from Toronto.

Encana to sell Colorado oil assets

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

“TO CONTINUE ADDING MORE TV SHOWS AND MOVIES INCLUDING MANY NETFLIX ORIGINAL TITLES, WE ARE MODESTLY RAISING THE PRICE FOR SOME NEW MEMBERS IN THE U.S., CANADA AND LATIN AMERICA”

“IF THEY ARE SMART THEY WILL END IT QUICKLY. IF THEY’RE NOT SO SMART, THEY WILL MAKE THE LOSSES THAT MUCH WORSE AND JEOPARDIZE THE COMPANY THAT MUCH MORE.”

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As of March 31, CPPIB’s natural resources portfolio was valued at C$1.5 billion. Last month, it committed $1 billion for energy infrastructure acquisitions in Western Canada in partnership with Wolf Infrastructure Inc., a Calgary-based firm with expertise in the sector.

Calgary-based Encana has been selling off non-core assets in the face of persistently low oil and gas prices.

The company’s strategy is to focus on four producing areas, two in Western Canada and two in Texas.

Encana says the sale of the Colorado assets would increase the total cash it has raised from various divestitures in 2015 to about US$2.7 billion, used largely to reduce the company’s debt.

CALGARY — A partnership led by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is snapping up Colorado oil and gas assets from Encana Corp. in the latest effort by the fund to grow its natural resources portfolio.

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The lands produce a combination of natural gas, crude oil and other liquids with reserves estimated at 96.8 million barrels of oil equivalent.

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Secret project leads to first nobel prize for Chinese scientist

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

BEIJING — The time could not have been more hostile for Chinese scientists. Research came to a virtual halt and intellectuals were routinely persecuted. But Tu Youyou, then a 39-year-old researcher, was summoned to join a secretive military project during the Cultural Revolution to find a cure for malaria for soldiers in North Vietnam.

“It was a task given by the government. When you are entrusted with an assignment, you do your best,” said Tu, whose husband was then serving time in a re-education labour camp for intellectuals.

Indeed, she did well. In 1971, Tu successfully extracted a substance from sweet wormwood that was an effective cure for the tropical disease and, 44 years later, received a Nobel Prize in medicine for it this week.

She is the first Chinese scientist to win a Nobel Prize in science for work done in China and the first Chinese woman to win any Nobel Prize.

The unusual circumstances aside, the isolation of the anti-malarial substance, artemisinin, like most scientific discoveries, resulted from a huge amount of trial and error, Tu recalled in an interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday.

“Before I joined the team, lots of work was done but nothing was found,” said Tu, who had been trained in both Western and traditional Chinese medicine and joined the secret group, Project 523, in 1969.

Set up in 1967 and named for the date it was created, the project aimed to find a cure for malaria in North Vietnam, which was at war with South Vietnam and the United States and was losing its soldiers to the disease. By then, some types of malaria had developed resistance to the drug chloroquine.

For two years, Tu and her team investigated hundreds of possible treatments for malaria mentioned in ancient Chinese texts. When the team moved to the sweet wormwood, they had to figure out what part of the plant and which stage of its growth might provide an active compound.

Attempts at extraction using hot water and ethanol were unsuccessful, but Tu drew inspiration from the fourth century pharmacist Ge Hong, who — in a short line of text — suggested soaking a handful of wormwood in water and then drinking the juice to treat malaria.

“It occurred to me that high temperatures could have destroyed the (anti-malaria) activity,” said Tu, who switched to using ether at lower temperatures to extract the active ingredient.

That was a crucial step in eventually identifying artemisinin, say Louis Miller and Xinzhuan Su, two researchers at the U.S. National Institutes of Health who grew curious about who should be credited with discovering artemisinin when Miller received no answer to the question at a scientific meeting in Shanghai in 2007.

The two then delved into the history of the discovery of artemisinin and concluded Tu should get the major credit.

Tu brought the plant into the project, discovered the low-temperature method for extraction, conducted the first human trial, and was involved in determining its molecular structure, Su said of their findings after reviewing files, including classified documents.

“You can see a line, very clear, of her work from the beginning to the end,” Su said.

By then, Tu had been recognized in China as a discoverer of artemisinin, but usually as part of a team.

“All honour goes to the team, and such is China,” said Tu. She appeared light-hearted on Wednesday about having been snubbed for membership by the prestigious Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Although the Chinese public is celebrating her award, the international recognition comes as a slight to China’s science establishment, which excluded Tu from the country’s elite circle of scientists, prompting the party-run People’s Daily to question whether the process of induction into the academy is fair.

“I don’t want to talk about it anymore. I don’t want to apply anymore,” Tu said. “Let it be that I am not a member of the academy.”

NOBEL PRIZE - CHEMISTRY

Lindahl, Modrich, Sancar win for DNA repair work STOCKHOLM — Sweden’s Tomas Lindahl, American Paul Modrich and U.S.-Turkish scientist Aziz Sancar won the Nobel Prize in chemistry on Wednesday for “mechanistic studies of DNA repair.”

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said their work “has provided fundamental knowledge of how a living cell functions.” Their findings have been used for the development of new cancer treatments, among other things, the academy said.

Lindahl, 77, is an emeritus group leader at Francis Crick Institute and Emeritus director of Cancer Research UK at Clare Hall Laboratory in Britain.

Modrich, born in 1946, is an investigator at Howard Hughes Medical Institute and professor at Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina.

Sancar, 69, is a professor at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

The 8 million Swedish kronor (about $960,000) award will be handed out along with the other Nobel Prizes on Dec. 10, the anniversary of prize founder Alfred Nobel’s death in 1896.

Canadian Arthur McDonald was named Tuesday as a co-winner of the physics award. He and Japanese scientist Takaaki Kajita were cited for the discovery of neutrino oscillations and their contributions to experiments showing that neutrinos change identities. This year’s medicine prize went to scientists from Japan, the U.S. and China who discovered drugs to fight malaria and other tropical diseases.

The Nobel announcements continue with literature on Thursday, the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday and the economics award on Monday.

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Chinese Nobel Prize winner Tu Youyou gestures while speaking during an interview in her apartment in Beijing, Wednesday. Tu, along with scientists from Ireland and Japan, won the 2015 Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for discovering drugs against malaria and other parasitic diseases that affect hundreds of millions of people every year. In 1971, Tu successfully extracted from sweet wormwood an active ingredient that should be known as artemisinin, which turned out to be an effective cure of malaria. She became the first Chinese scientist to win a Nobel prize in science for work done in China and the first Chinese woman to win any Nobel prize.

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Westlake Rhonda Rains – development of a new secondary suite, with two bedrooms, to be located within an existing single family dwelling at 194 Webster Drive.

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Johnstone Park 2. Goodmen Roofing Ltd. – a 49.12 m2 industrial building addition, to be located at 110, 7700 76 Street Close.

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Obama puts his finger on the real danger of robots BLAMES MOST OF JOB LOSSES ON GROWTH IN TECHNOLOGY causation — why is Burnstein confident that those two trends are related? “I think the key to it is, whatever is making robot sales rise is what’s making unemployment fall,� he says. “What’s happening is, companies who feel that they’re in a stronger position are implementing automation and hiring people at the same time.�

That’s true for some companies.

And sure, a certain amount of manufacturing that might have otherwise gone overseas entirely only exists in the United States today because robots have reduced the necessary manpower enough that budgets pencil out.

But in the data that Burnstein uses in his white paper, the numbers representing robot shipments are rising faster than the one that shows overall jobs numbers. And labor force participation, which measures the proportion of the population that’s either working or looking for a job, continues to drop.

So it’s still possible that automation is taking the edge off what might otherwise be faster growth — it’s hard to tell. And actually, the impact of technology on workers isn’t just about the number of jobs available. It’s also about the concept of “leverage� that Obama mentioned, which translates into wages. And that’s the metric that hasn’t recovered in the aftermath of the recession. “So even if the jobs are being created, companies don’t feel obliged to give people raises as demand for their products go up,� Obama said. “They can say to themselves, ‘You know what, we’ll just invest in more automation instead of hiring more workers, or if we do hire more workers, we’ll tell them, ‘This is how much we can afford, and if you want more, then we know that there’s a bunch of other people that we can get.’�

Obama went on to emphasize that we shouldn’t try to stop the march either of globalization or of technology, but rather help workers to adapt and compete. And robot boosters are confident that automation will offer at least

BY LYDIA DEPILLIS ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES WASHINGTON — In one of his first attempts at selling the just-completed Trans-Pacific Partnership, President Obama made a statement about what’s actually ailing the American worker.

Offshoring might have sent a lot of jobs overseas in recent years, he told the radio show Marketplace, but the current headwind is robots. “Frankly when you look at job loss and lost leverage, automation and technology has probably contributed more than trade has to that problem,�

Obama said.

The role of technology in job creation and destruction has been debated up, down and sideways for years, but it’s a big deal that the commander-in-chief calls it out as a problem.

And it’s exactly that narrative that the robotics lobby is trying to combat, with a white paper it put out on Monday making the case that high tech is good for American workers, not bad for them. “We’ve been talking about this issue for several years, without much attention, because all the attention goes to people writing studies about how robots are job killers,� said Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation.

There are in fact lots of studies on both sides of the issue, and it’s difficult to draw definitive conclusions, in part because of the lack of clear data that adequately measure the changing nature of metrics like productivity and work. But Burnstein says all you need to do is look at two numbers: Job growth and robot growth.

Since 1996, nonfarm employment has in fact climbed almost on pace with shipments of industrial robots. “It clearly doesn’t mean that jobs are being destroyed by robots if, at record levels of robot sales, unemployment is falling,� Burnstein says.

Of course, correlation doesn’t mean

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Workers assemble parts next to robot arms at an auto parts manufacture factory in Dafeng city in east China’s Jiangsu province. For decades, China’s manufacturers employed waves of young migrant workers from the countryside to work at countless factories in coastal provinces, churning out cheap toys, clothing and electronics. Now, factories are rapidly replacing those workers with automation, a pivot that’s encouraged by rising wages and new official directives aimed at helping the country move away from low-cost manufacturing. The role of technology in job creation and destruction has been debated up, down and sideways for years, but it’s a big deal that the U.S. president recently calls it out as a problem. as many new opportunities as it destroys, because it always has. “We used to have a huge percentage of people working on farms. Now we don’t. We used to have a lot of elevator operators. Now we don’t,� Burnstein says. “We’ve always been able to create new jobs. Twenty years ago, was there

a job called an app developer? How about a SEO specialist, or a social media director? Tell me why this is different.�

It’s impossible to say at this point that the next wave of automation will diverge from the pattern of history — but simply matching job growth to robot growth doesn’t prove that it won’t.

New Brunswick researcher launches project to help track malware FREDERICTON — As use of the Internet has exploded, so has the number of malware attacks around the world and now a researcher at the University of New Brunswick is trying to unlock the digital fingerprints of hackers who are after your money and personal information. “A typical computer user can host a lot of profitable things for a hacker,� said Natalia Stakhanova, a professor at school’s Information Security Centre of Excellence.

Stakhanova has begun a five-year research project aimed at trying to determine the digital profile of people developing certain types of malicious software, or malware.

She is focusing on the binary side of existing malware to look for clues about the source of an infection and the kinds of tools used to develop it.

Her team will also try to determine whether the malware was targeting a specific person or if it is more random. “We hope to at some time to be able identify where it comes from. So we’ll know who wrote it, why he wrote it, how it was written, and where that person lives,� she said. “It’s probably going to take us a while.�

According to a 2014 report by Intel Security, the estimated annual cost to the global economy from cybercrime is

adopt new technology connected to the Internet, such as smartphones and other devices.

It suggests technology linked to healthcare, energy, retail, cities and transportation are also vulnerable. “Attackers are not after the devices themselves but the data or gateway capability that they enable,� it said. “Cloud adoption has changed the nature of some attacks, as devices are attacked not for the small amount of data that they store, but as a path to where the important data resides.�

Cooke said companies need to be

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more proactive in building a full program for thwarting malware, which goes beyond just having protective software to being able to react quickly in the event of an attack. “If you have a breach, how do you handle that from a media perspective, but also how you’re going to react technically to minimize its impact,� he said.

Stakhanova said individuals also need to protect themselves by encrypting personal information and keeping it on an external drive, and ensuring you have updated malware protection.

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In recent years there have been a number of major malware attacks on large retailers, such as Target and Home Depot, giving the malware creators access to the personal information of shoppers.

Doug Cooke, director of sales engineering at Intel Security Canada, said the work of researchers like Stakhanova is very important. “If they are starting to understand the attributes of those types of people or what motivates them, then maybe all of us can start ferreting them out a little bit easier and help to put a dent in this,� he said.

Cooke said the hackers have become more sophisticated and quickly launch variants of their malware once earlier versions are detected and defences put in place. “It has been an increasing arms race over time,� he said, noting that more than 400 million different pieces of malware have been detected around the world. “They’re looking to make money and use your computer for some gain, such as launching a spam campaign which could result in dollars, or to gain information off your computer that could be of value.�

According to the McAfee Labs Threats Report for August 2015, the threat of malware spreads well beyond home and business computers as we

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OTTAWA — After making the short cial Life of Ink: Culture, Wonder, and Our list for the $100,000 Scotiabank Giller Relationship with the Written Word (ViPrize on Monday, Rachel Cusk is now king/Penguin Random House Canada). a finalist for another lucrative honour CBC correspondent David Halton of — a Governor General’s Ottawa is on the list for Literary Award. a book on his dad, DisCusk, who was born patches from the Front: in Canada and lives in Matthew Halton, CanaLondon, is on the short da’s Voice at War (McClellist for the $25,000 ficland & Stewart/Penguin tion prize for Outline Random House Canada).

(HarperCollins PubSt. John’s journalist lishers Ltd.).

Michael Harris made Other fiction finalthe cut for Party of One: ists include two-time Stephen Harper and CanGovernor General’s ada’s Radical Makeover award winner Guy (Viking/Penguin Random Vanderhaeghe of SasHouse Canada). katoon, who made the Aboriginal literature cut for Daddy Lenin and scholar Armand GarOther Stories (McClelnet Ruffo of Kingston, land & Stewart/PenOnt., is a contender with guin Random House Norval Morrisseau: Man Canada).

Changing into ThunderThe short list is bird (Douglas & McInRachel Cusk rounded out by Helen tyre).

Humphreys of KingsAnd Vancouver bee ton, Ont., for The Eveexpert Mark L. Winston ning Chorus (HarperCollins), Toronto’s is a finalist for Bee Time: Lessons from Kate Cayley for How You Were Born the Hive (Harvard University Press).

(Pedlar Press), and Clifford Jackman Other notable nominees for a 2015 of Guelph, Ont., with The Winter Family Governor General’s Literary Award (Random House Canada/Penguin Ran- include Montreal’s Donald Winkler, dom House Canada). who is also on the Giller short list, for The Canada Council for the Arts translating the short story collection administers the awards, which honour Arvida by Samuel Archibald. writers in both official languages and For the Governor General’s honour, in seven categories. Each winner, cho- he’s a finalist in the category of Transsen by peer assessment committees, lation (French to English) for Montreceives $25,000. calm & Wolfe: Two Men Who Forever This year’s non-fiction, English-lan- Changed the Course of Canadian History guage short list includes former final- (HarperCollins) by Roch Carrier. ist Ted Bishop of Edmonton for The SoHis competition includes:

• David Scott Hamilton of Montreal for Captive (House of Anansi Press), by Claudine Dumont • Lazer Lederhendler of Montreal for The Lake (Anansi), by Perrine Leblanc • Rhonda Mullins of Montreal for Twenty-One Cardinals (Coach House Books), by Jocelyne Saucier • And Susan Ouriou and Christelle Morelli of Calgary for Stolen Sisters: The Story of Two Missing Girls, Their Families and How Canada Has Failed Indigenous Women (HarperCollins) by Emmanuelle Walter This year, 970 titles in the English-language categories and 559 in the French-language categories were submitted.

Here are the rest of the finalists Poetry: • Kayla Czaga of Vancouver with For Your Safety Please Hold On (Nightwood Editions) • Liz Howard of Toronto for Infinite Citizen of the Shaking Tent (McClelland & Stewart/Penguin Random House Canada) • M. Travis Lane of Fredericton for Crossover (Cormorant Books) • Patrick Lane of North Saanich, B.C. for Washita (Harbour Publishing) • Robyn Sarah of Montreal for My Shoes Are Killing Me (Biblioasis) Drama: • Beth Graham of Edmonton for The Gravitational Pull of Bernice Trimble

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The record attempt to honour Ono’s husband, John Lennon, didn’t succeed.

Still, the crowd celebrated the upcoming birthday of the late Beatle, who would have turned 75 on Friday.

A Guinness World Records representative said the effort drew more than 2,000 people.

At least 5,000 were needed for an official record, said Guinness adjudicator Philip Robertson.

That did not quell the spirit of the warm, sunny day that brought together everyone from aging hippies to schoolchildren not yet born when Lennon died.

He was fatally shot in 1980 at his apartment building on Manhattan’s west side just across from Central Park.

More than three decades after her husband’s assassination, Lennon’s 82-year-old widow summed up Tuesday’s event using his famed lyrics, “Imagine all the people living life in peace… .”

She concluded: “This is the best present to John.”

In 2009, 5,814 people formed a peace sign in Ithaca, New York. But it was not clear whether participants stood in place in the shape of the symbol for at least five minutes, as required, and therefore no official record was set, Robertson said.

Ayeisha Bradley and her 9-year-old son, Salahedin Callier, were not there to compete.

The Manhattan mother and her son, both Muslims, kneeled quietly under a tree, praying.

“To me, peace is something that should stop fighting, you need peace like, as in, if somebody is fighting with you and they act like they’re not your friend — act like you’re their friend,” the boy said. “That’s making peace. If there’s not a solution, then you’re part of the problem.”

His mother added, “Before we make peace outside ourselves, we have to make peace within ourselves.”

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Dear Annie: My husband of five years has just learned that his daughter is engaged, and I am already stressing about the wedding.

My husband was married when we met. I didn’t intentionally date a married man, but he pursued me, and I told him that if he wanted to date me, he must leave his wife. It only took three months, so he was obviously ready to go. Still, I’m the “other KATHY MITCHELL woman.”

AND MARCY SUGAR I have tried to be considerate, avoiding the ANNIE’S MAILBOX places where his ex shops. He has lunch regularly with his daughter, but the only time his daughter sees me is for a short, awkward time at holidays.

His daughter came to our wedding, but didn’t stay for the reception. I don’t blame her. I’d hate me, too.

I don’t want to go to her wedding. I feel it would stress her out, and I don’t want to ruin her special day.

I think the focus should be on her, not on people whispering about the woman who broke up her parents’ marriage. I’ve been the butt of bitter comments already. I also don’t want to confront her mother.

If the bride wanted me there, I would go, but I am pretty sure she doesn’t.

Should I go and wish them well, then leave?

Should I stay away altogether? My husband would have a better time if I were with him, but it’s not his big day. Please tell me what to do. — Somewhere in California Dear California: You are wise to understand the situation, and considerate to put the bride first.

Your husband should ask his daughter directly if she wants you there.

If she says no, then stay away. If she says “yes” or she doesn’t care, it might be best for you to attend only the ceremony, and your husband should remain for the reception.

But keep in mind that you are now married to Dad and in order for the situation ever to normalize, you will need to endure these encounters so that, over time, they won’t seem so unusual or stressful.

Dear Annie: I am continually fascinated at the people who are quick to criticize retired husbands for not taking on 50 percent of the household chores.

Why do these stories never include the expectation that the wife will wash the cars, mow the lawn,

HOROSCOPES Friday, October 9 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Scott Bakula, 60; Jackson Browne,66; Sharon Osbourne, 62 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Venus is now in Virgo, which favours being creative in practical ways.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Over the coming year, be prepared for sudden changes and surprise happenings within a close relationship. When it comes to work, keep your eyes on the prize.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t avoid issues today Rams — aim to be as clear as possible in JOANNE MADELINE all forms of communication. The MOORE more loving and generous you are SUN SIGNS with family members, the better the day will be.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Creative activities are highlighted, especially ones involving

children, teenagers or friends. There’s also a hint of magic and mystery in the air, so make sure you enjoy the day to the max.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Discover ways to make your home happier and more harmonious. This may involve resolving issues with relatives; or re-organizing your domestic space so it better suits your current needs.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The focus is on family matters, but domestic circumstances will be fluid and confusing.

The more proactive and positive you are and the more support you give loved ones, the better.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you’re searching for creative new ways to make money, then look to others for novel ideas. But be careful what you say to a relative or neighbour. Choose your words wisely.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Many Virgos will feel confident and sociable, as Venus visits your sign and boosts your spirits. Self-discipline is at an all-time low and the need to pursue pleasure is at an all-time high.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): There’s a very fine line between illusion and delusion today Libra, so be careful. Use your active imagination in positive, productive ways and

repair the broken shades, change the air-conditioning filters, clean the gutters and on and on?

Everyone is quick to yell at the husbands for not doing the dishes, but why shouldn’t the wives be sharing the other tasks? — Mike Dear Mike: We agree that the wives who are retired should pick up some of the slack on the other end, but these are not exactly equal chores. Dishes, laundry and housecleaning have to be done every day.

Mowing the lawn or cleaning the gutters is seasonal and periodic.

You could count up the hours spent doing each of these if you are determined to make it “equal,” but we don’t believe household chores should be tit-fortat.

You might be better at some things and your wife at others, and it’s fine to focus more on the work you do best. And the rest you should do because you love each other and these things still need to be done, retired or not.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and arcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@ creators.com, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Today’s stars are super for networking and group activities. There’s also extra money to be made through creative endeavours — just make sure you’ve done all the research first.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): From next Monday onwards it’s a fabulous time to apply for a job or promotion, redecorate your work space or fall in love with a work colleague. Lady Luck is on your side!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Communication will be creative or confusing today Capricorn — it’s up to you.

You’ll find the more you praise and support others, the more productive the next two days will be.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Romance is highlighted, as Venus moves through your intimacy zone. Singles — can you distinguish between a soul mate connection and a dating disaster? Let your intuition be your guide.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): With Venus visiting your relationship zone, do your best to persuade a loved one to help you with a joint venture. Plus make plans to spend some quality time at home this weekend.

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

Great Canadian Cookbook’: a snapshot of Canadian cuisine On the opposite coast in tiny Tofino on Vancouver Island — “one of my most favourite places of all time” — she visited chefs Lisa Ahier at SoBo and Nick Nutting at Wolf in the Fog and learned how the terrain affects the ingredients for which they forage.

Of chef Dale MacKay, winner of the first season of Top Chef Canada whose Saskatoon restaurant is Ayden Kitchen and Bar, Crawford notes: “Here’s a world-renowned Canadian chef that has worked all across the world but has decided to come back home” and showcase ingredients grown by Prairie farmers.

Crawford, chef-owner of Ruby Watchco in Toronto and a judge on Chopped Canada, also visited the Kitchener area and in southwestern Ontario.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Canadians will be able to sink their teeth into the iconic flavours at the heart of this country’s cuisine with the launch of The Great Canadian Cookbook. It’s both an online and broadcast project of Food Network Canada. The website launched Tuesday with an evolving roster of recipes along with videos, photo galleries and wine pairing suggestions. The docu-series hosted by chef Lynn Crawford and comedian Noah Cappe, who ate their way across the country, airs Monday.

“We had the most incredible opportunity to go across Canada, to just go out into the kitchens of ev-

eryday Canadians and collect recipes and stories that make up what it is to be Canadian — what defines us as Canadians, what is Canadian cuisine and what are those important recipes that we hold near and dear to our hearts,” Crawford said in an interview ahead of the launch. The duo sourced recipes running the gamut from preserves and perogies to roti, bacon-kimchi fried rice and butter tarts.

In St. John’s, N.L., Crawford visited chef Todd Perrin at Mallard Cottage, a 19th-century property at Quidi Vidi Harbour. “There’s a lot of history there. He’s working with ingredients that are indigenous to Newfoundland.”

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DEERING Flora Grace (nee Nimmo) May 3, 1922 - Oct. 5, 2015 On October 5, 2015 our beloved sister, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, aunt and friend, Flora Grace Deering, passed away peacefully in Bethany Collegeside at the age of 93 years. Flora was born in Delia on May 3, 1922 to Henry (born in Wishaw, Scotland 1878) and Caroline Emily Nimmo (nee Robinson, born in Digby, Nova Scotia 1894). She was one of ten children (five brothers and four sisters) raised during the depression years on the family farm about 12 miles from Delia. Flora completed her normal school training and taught at the Brookfield one-room school for several years. She met Bill Deering while she was boarding at Gus and Margaret Deering’s. Flora and Bill married August 7, 1948 and they raised five children on farms in the Hillsdown and Joffre area. Flora was predeceased by her mother (1942), her father (1957), three brothers (Hugh, John and Ronald), four sisters (Alice, Agnes, Kate and Jessie), husband Bill (2011) and a daughter (Marilyn, 2012). She is survived by two brothers (Dave and Andy), four children; Jessie (Glenn) Simon, Bernice (Melvin) Heinrichs, Gerald (Marlene) Deering, and Will (Val) Deering, seven grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Flora enjoyed cooking, baking and gardening.

She was famous for her chicken and dumplings as well as other homemade goodies such as bread and cinnamon buns. She loved her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. In her later years, she enjoyed growing flowers and attending Rose Bud Theatre with Laura Deering.

Flora moved to Bethany Collegeside in November 2006 and was baptized by Rev. Peter Van Katwyk in August of 2011.

Although her memory faded and she no longer recognized family members, she enjoyed the companionship of other residents and liked to reminisce about her younger years with her brothers and sisters. One of her greatest pleasures was to attend church services and sing along joyfully to the hymns. Flora was blessed with many wonderful caregivers including pastoral care (Mabel and Dave) and was well cared for in her last years by Dr. Hovan and the staff at Bethany Collegeside. A Funeral Service will be held at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 18 Selkirk Blvd, Red Deer, on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com.

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LEISCHNER Laurence Duane Leischner entered into his heavenly rest October 6, 2015 surrounded by family, after battling liver disease at the age of 72 years.

He was born September 9, 1943 to Salven and Edith Leischner and grew up on the family farm that his grandfather built north of Torrington. He married Maureen Henwood on June 19, 1965 and they just celebrated their 50th anniversary this past June.

Laurence has farmed all his life and was actively involved in his church and community.

He is survived by his wife, Maureen; son Terry of Red Deer; daughters Wendy (Jasen) Boyko of Edmonton and Angela (Doug) Fretz of Torrington; grandchildren Brooklyn and Janessa Boyko, Graham, Nolan and Tyson Fretz; brothers Ken (Olympia), Brian (Mavis); mother-in-law June Henwood; aunt Alvina Weigum as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday October 10, 2015 at the First Baptist Church, Olds with Pastor Mark Goodbrand officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Olds & District Hospice Society.

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FITZHENRY Mervin 1944 - 2015 Mr. Mervin Walter Fitzhenry of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, October 5, 2015 at the age of 70 years. Mervin was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta and grew up in Redcliff, Alberta.

He moved to Red Deer, then Gunn, and then back to Red Deer; where he resided until his passing.

Mervin is survived by his sister, Doreen (Les) Peters, special niece and nephew, Valerie Driedger and Glen Redelback, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mervin was predeceased by his parents, Vivian and Walter Fitzhenry, sisters, Marie Rambo, Louise Lohrer and Lavina Redelback.

A Private Family Interment will take place at a later date.

If desired, Memorial Donations in Mervin’s honor may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta and N.W.T. at www.heartandstroke.ab.ca.

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Please respond with a Lost detailed resume to the attention of: Dave Niederle, CA, Partner CAT, Manx, lost Glendale e-mail: area, Calico, small but full dniederle@chnllp.com grown. Has a chip. Call 403-347-2863

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HILLOCK Daniel Robert July 23, 1968 - Oct. 2, 2015 It’s with much sadness that we the family of Rob Hillock announce his sudden but peaceful passing. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Tamarann, his daughters Christel and Takira, and his granddaughter Kieerah. A celebration of Rob’s life will be held on Friday October 9 at the Crossroads Church in Red Deer, Alberta. In lieu of flowers please help Rob to continue to love Takira. You can go to your nearest Servus Credit Union in Alberta with the following information: Takira Hillock, acct.# 662120501762

STOLSON June 2, 1992 - Oct. 12, 2014 We’ve been missing you Kayana every minute, every day, there’s an ache within our hearts that will never go away No one knows the silent heartaches, only those who have lost can tell of the grief that’s borne in silence for the one we loved so well.

What would we give her hand to clasp, her lovely face to see, to hear her voice, to see her smile, to laugh and dance as it used to be, we ask you Lord to tell her we love and miss her and when she turns to smile please place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile.

Down here we mourn, but not in vain, for up in Heaven we will meet again. Such extreme joy you brought us all; there is such an emptiness with you gone.

All our love Mom, Dad & Mercedee, Grandma & Grandpa, Derrick, Mala & Raef, Michelle, Jason, Alexa, Emillie, Nathan, Brooklyn, Tori & Jaxun

Funeral Directors & Services

60

Personals

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-347-8650 COCAINE ANONYMOUS 403-396-8298

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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

Clerical

Payroll Clerk must have experience with NavisionSerenic payroll systems.

Full cycle payroll for 150+ Employees. SE Calgary, AB. Email Resume to jobsnow@dcpu1.com Website: www.dcpu1.com

MERCER Frank Arthur Mercer, 74, passed away October 3, 2015 at Red Deer Regional Hospital. Frank was born to Percy and Maggie Mercer on May 18, 1941 at Gods Lake, Manitoba. He has three sons Dale, Daryl and Darren.

Frank worked in gold mines right across Canada. He moved to Australia in 1971 and returned to Canada in June 2010. During that time he also spent 1974 living in New Zealand. Frank was a loyal supporter of the Innisfail Eagles hockey team. He enjoyed most sports and especially hockey and golf.

Frank was predeceased by his father Percy (1998), his mother Maggie (2014) and brother Barney (2014). Frank is survived by sisters Margaret, Ada (Don) Desta, Chi, Phyllis (Dave), his brothers Stan (Denise). John (Doris), Chief (Cathy) and Harvey and numerous nieces and nephews. As per Frank’s wishes a service will take place at Parkland Funeral Home at 2 pm. on Friday, October 9, 2015. Frank will be sadly missed by family and friends and his beloved Innisfail Eagles Hockey Club.

In Memoriam

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

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 JJAM Management (1987) Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Requires to work at these Red Deer, AB locations: 5111 22 St. 37444 HWY 2 S 37543 HWY 2N 700 3020 22 St. FOOD ATTENDANT Req’d permanent shift weekend day and evening both full and part time.

16 Vacancies, $10.25/hr. + benefits. Start ASAP. Job description www.timhortons.com Education and experience not req’d.

Apply in person or fax resume to: 403-314-1303 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

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Coming Events

CLASSIFIEDS - THANKSGIVING Hours & Deadlines Office & Phones CLOSED MONDAY October 12, 2015 Red Deer Advocate Publication Dates: SATURDAY October 9, 2015 TUESDAY October 13, 2015 Deadline is: FRIDAY October 9 @ 5 p.m.

Central Alberta Life Publication Date: THURSDAY October 15 Deadline is: THURSDAY October 8 @NOON CALL CLASSIFIEDS 403-309-3300 classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

Celebrations

Now Hiring

DEBBIE ILG April 25, 1981 - Oct 9, 1994 Although the years have passed, we will never forget the light you left behind.

That light will always shine bright, in our hearts forever.

Until we meet again.

Always loved and sadly missed, your family.

Shauna, Shelley and Kim invite you to join us for a Birthday celebration In honor of our Mom Pat Blakely Please come for tea and refreshments.

Saturday, October 10, 2015 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Senior Center, 4908 - 50 Ave., Sylvan Lake, AB

Announce your

Special Day

Announcements the informative choice!

Classifieds 309-3300

GASOLINE ALLEY LOCATION FULL TIME

SUPERVISORS • Very Competitive Wages • Advancement Opportunities • Medical Benefits • Paid training • Paid Breaks Apply in person or send resume to: Email:kfcjobsrd@yahoo.ca or Fax: (403) 341-3820

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TO PLACE AN AD

D2 RED DEER ADVOCATE Friday, Oct. 9, 2015

820

RUEON THAI RESTAURANT Requires F/T or P/T COOK AND KITCHEN HELPER 6751 52 AVE. Wages dependent on experience. No phone calls please email: sopheapsok 2000@yahoo.com

830

SALES ASSOCIATE REQUIRED For North/Central Alberta.

Opportunity for a mature person or couple in wholesale fashion jewelry, giftware and clothing sales.

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Great second career.

Must be fit and love to travel.

Work schedule approx.

8 months per year.

A strong interest in ladies fashion an asset.

We are looking for

PART TIME SALES ASSOCIATE for our Red Deer location If you love fashion? Have great people skills? Want to be part of an awesome team? Send a resume to The Travelman Luggage And Swimwear Warehouse! We offer job and bonus incentives, “No” nights, Sundays or holidays! Drop off a resume in person or email to tannbarnes@ hotmail.com. Please address resumes to Tannis Crawford.

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Trades

Galaxy Plumbing & Heating is currently hiring plumbers who have exp. in residential plumbing.

Competitive wages, benefits after 3 months.

Please send resume to galaxyadmin@telus.net or fax to 403-347-4539.

Reply to: order@klassenjlrs.com Terry, 306-652-2112 Check us out at: www.klassenjlrs.com

TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 403-314-4300 ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION Requires Full Time

Carpenters Competitive Wages & Benefits.

Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca STRONG Insulation Inc. Looking for exp. residential insulators w/drivers licence (Batt And Poly, Blow-in).

Call Curtis 403-597-1877

Truckers/ Drivers

For delivery of Flyers, Wednesday and Friday ONLY 2 DAYS A WEEK CLEARVIEW RIDGE CLEARVIEW TIMBERSTONE LANCASTER VANIER WOODLEA/ WASKASOO DEER PARK GRANDVIEW EASTVIEW MICHENER MOUNTVIEW ROSEDALE GARDEN HEIGHTS MORRISROE Call Prodie at 403-314-4301

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED

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

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 Needed highly motivated, energetic person to help in busy shop in Sylvan Lake.

Must have a class 5 license, a class 1 would be a asset but not required. Jobs would include sweeping shop, cleaning office, organizing shelves and travelling to get parts for mechanic and helping them with jobs. For more info call Debbie 780-706-5121 between 8:00 and 5:00

Employment Training

Firewood

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood Spruce, Pine, Aspen - Split.

Avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 B.C. Birch, Aspen, Spruce/Pine. Delivery avail.

PH. Lyle 403-783-2275 FIREWOOD, North of Costco. 403-346-7178

Household Appliances

OILFIELD TICKETS

Industries #1 Choice!

10 cu. ft. upright deep freeze, $200.

403-346-4155 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

“Low Cost” Quality Training

403.341.4544

24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

FRIDGE, Danby 3.2 cu. ft.

Brand New, still in box. $150. 403-346-9899

Household Furnishings

Call Rhonda at 403-314-4306

1720

DINING ROOM SET with 4 chairs & leaf, exc. shape. nice top with light wood around side, brass legs on chairs. $150 403-346-4155

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DOUBLE/queen size heavy duty steel bed frame 72”L, adjust to 54-60-78” wide, 6 casters (2 locks) $40 403-346-6539

stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

TEAK wood coffee table 36” round, one of a kind, $40 ***SOLD*** Morrisroe

1580

Misc. for Sale

1590

COAT, MINK, Ladies gold, size Tall. $50.

403-346-6539 LADIES chocolate brown NOW HIRING TRUCK DRIVER $25/HR coat w/fleece lining and hood, size M, very good Full Time , 44hrs/wk min 2 years experience req cond., $15; UGG slippers size 5, new cond.

Please email resume tankmasterrd@gmail.com $30 403-314-9603 or drop off at LADIES London Fog, reg.

Tankmaster Rentals 10 size, cranberry pea (2012) LTD coat, $50, 403-227-2976 117 Poplar St Red Deer LADIES size 4 1/2 Italian chocolate leather knee high boots, soft fits like a glove, $200 403-227-2976 NURSES’ uniforms, pants & tops. med. to large size. $5 each.

PROFESSIONAL 25) good shape.

Truck Driver Position (approx.

403-347-2526 Available www.ads-pipe.com Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., the world’s Electronics largest and most innovative manufacturer of HDPE GRUNDIG am/fm shortdrainage products is wave field radio, model expanding and we are #S450DLX w/owners currently accepting manual, used 2x, applications for a certified $50 403-896-9246 Class 1 Driver, with a minimum of two (2) years Equipmentexperience.

ADS Drivers are required Heavy to safely operate company equipment and provide a TRAILERS for sale or rent high level of customer Job site, office, well site or service, delivering our storage. Skidded or products within Alberta. wheeled. Call 347-7721.

ADS Drivers are required to be drug free and maintain legal transportation paperwork and driving Tools practices. This position requires a valid Class 1 ELECTRIC DRILLS, 3/8”, License; with previous off (5) $20. Each. road forklift and shipping 403-314-0804 /receiving experience a SKILL SAW, Craftsman definite asset. We offer quarterly safety bonuses 7.25, $50. 403-314-0804 as well as a comprehensive VARIETY of miscellaneous medical plan. tools, $20. For ALL. Benefits include: ***SOLD*** * Company provided Canadian Benefits Package Misc. * Voluntary Dental Plan * Life Insurance Option Plan Help * Short-term/Long-term Disability Policy * Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) and Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) * Paid Vacation * Quarterly Safety Bonus

1630 1640

880

FOLD-AWAY cot/table for exercising. Must be clean and in good condition.

403-346-5360 WANTED TO BUY: old lead batteries for recycling 403-396-8629

100 VHS movies, $75.

For All 403-885-5020 CAKE Decorating Set, Wilton, $100.

Several decorating books and assorted baking pans. $50 for all. 403-346-9899 ELECTRIC skillet new in box $22; .7 microwave oven, new in box $35; oak top dining table w/leaf, 6 chairs $30; misc. end tables w/lamps $10/ea, accent table 18” x 13” w/drawers, shelf, lamp $55 computer table w/office chairs $80 403-346-2192

rentals CLASSIFICATIONS

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

All applicants are subject to a pre-employment physical and MVR check.

Interested Applicants may submit a resume, along with a current drivers abstract to: Advanced Drainage Systems Of Canada Inc. 4316 Gerdts Ave. Blindman Ind. Park Red Deer County, AB. T4S-2A8 Fax: (403) 346-5806 E-mail ken.mccutcheon @ads-pipe.com or jeremy.bunker@ ads-pipe.com Position closing date: Oct.9, 2015

For early morning delivery by 6:30 am Mon. - Sat. INGLEWOOD LANCASTER ANDERS Call Joanne at 403- 314-4308

CARRIERS NEEDED

7119052tfn

For CENTRAL ALBERTA LIFE 1 day a week INNISFAIL PENHOLD LACOMBE SYLVAN LAKE OLDS BLACKFALDS PONOKA

Misc.

Help

880

ACADEMIC Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

NOV. START • Community Support Worker Program •

GED Preparation

3020

Houses/ Duplexes

4 BDRMS, 2 1/2 baths, single car garage, 5 appls, $1695/mo. 403-782-7156 403-357-7465 AVAIL. Nov. 1, 3 bdrm. house for rent in Parkvale.

4606 47 St. R.D. No pets.

Apply in person or call 403-347-2943 AVAIL. now. Mountview reno’d and charming, 2 bdrm. main floor, ultra quiet, $1350 403-392-2488 GULL LAKE HOUSE WITH LAKE VIEW 3 bdrm., 2 bth., fully furn. with dbl. att. garage and games room, hot tub, n/s, no pets, ref. req., $2,800/mo. plus util.

780-514-0129

3030

Condos/ Townhouses

2 bath condo. Heated parking & all utils. incl. $1450.

403-350-3722 SEIBEL PROPERTY 6 locations in Red Deer, 3 bdrms, 1 1/2 bath, appls, starting at $1100. For more info 403-347-7545 or 403-304-7576 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

Manufactured Homes

homes

LIMITED TIME OFFER: First month’s rent FREE! 1 & 2 Bedroom suites available. Renovated suites in central location.

Cat friendly. leasing@ rentmidwest.com 1(888)679-8031

CLASSIFICATIONS

3040

NOW RENTING 1 & 2 BDRM. APT’S. 2936 50th AVE. Red Deer Newer bldg. secure entry w/onsite manager, 3 appls., incl. heat & hot water, washer/dryer hookup, infloor heating, a/c., car plug ins & balconies.

Call 403-343-7955

4010

AVAIL. IMMED. large 2 bdrm. in clean quiet adult building, near downtown Co-Op, no pets, 403-348-7445

HERE TO HELP & HERE TO SERVE Call GORD ING at RE/MAX real estate central alberta 403-341-9995 gord.ing@remax.net Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

SYLVAN: 4 fully furn. units avail. immediately $1200. to $1400. inclds. utils., details 403-880-0210.

Houses For Sale

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets.

403-596-2444

VANIER WOODS NOW OPEN Brand new rental community.

Reserve now for your choice of suite!

1&2 BDRMs from $1170.

In-suite laundry. Dishwasher.

Balcony. Pet friendly.

Elevator. Parking avail.

Gym. Community garden.

Non-smoking. On-site mgmt.

39 Van Slyke Way, Red Deer

403.392.6751 VanierWoodsApartments.ca

Rooms For Rent

3090

AVAIL Immed: 1 Lrg fully furn bdrm c/w gas fireplace - $275 dd $550/mo..

Call 403-396-2468 Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

Warehouse Space

4020

This is a three bedroom two bath modified by level walk out, backing onto green area and alley great for trailer .Many upgrades. $419,900 includes GST legal fee, front sod. Tree.

LLOYD FIDDLER 403-391-9294

3190

1860

wheels CLASSIFICATIONS 5000-5300

Antique & Classic Autos

5020

1969 NOVA 2 dr., 5 spd. standard, lots of upgrades, Asking $2500 o.b.o.

403-704-3714

Cars

5030

SERGE’S HOMES

2011 DTS CADDY, 51,000 km, $38,000. 403-346-6108

Duplex in Red Deer Close to Schools and Recreation Center. For More Info Call Bob 403-505-8050

2006 HHR Chev, 1 owner, 265,000 kms., sunburst orange, $2700.

403-350-1562

3 BDRM main fl. house for rent, avail. imm., $1,250/mo. + 2/3 util. Call Bob 403-872-3400

2001 GRAND PRIX GT, runs good, some body damage, 3.8L, $1000.

2000 GRAND PRIX, SE good motor & tranny, new tires, currently non operational. $400. 403-350-1562

SUV's

RISER HOMES 1 CHANCE ONLY! (1)BLACKFALDS 1200 sq. ft. bi-level walkout 3 bdrm.

2 bath, open floor plan, fireplace $339,000 Legal fees, GST, sod, tree and appls. incld. LLOYD FIDDLER 403-391-9294 Start your career!

See Help Wanted

5040

2014 SUBARU FORESTER XT (turbo) loaded, mint, 27,000 kms. $31,500 403-341-5104 350-5524

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

GOOD Year Wrangler, set of 4, P235-75R16. $100. 403-350-1562 TULSA winch Chelsea PTO. 403-343-2058

Misc.

Automotive

3140

3160

Mobile Lot

4020

“COMING SOON” BY

THE NORDIC

PADS $450/mo.

CITY VIEW APTS. Brand new park in Lacombe.

Sporting Clean, quiet, newly reno’d Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., Goods adult building. Rent $900 2 bath. As Low as $75,000.

S.D. $800. Avail. Oct. 15. Down payment $4000. Call TRAVELING GOLF BAG, Near hospital. No pets. at anytime. 403-588-8820 black. $45. 403-885-5020 403-318-3679 Looking for a place GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm. to live? apartments, avail. immed, Take a tour through the rent $875 403-596-6000 CLASSIFIEDS

5240

RISER HOMES 1 ONLY! Must See! Blackfalds Bungalow walkout backing onto valley view. A must see. This 2 bdrm. 2 bath has many upgrades.

This weekend only $399,000. GST, legal fees and 4 appl. package included. LLOYD FIDDLER 403-391-9294

MOBILE office trailer 240 for sale c/w toilet, satellite dish, TV, Stereo, fridge.

Call B & L Enterprise 403-346-6106 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300

Mountview MOVING and downsizing sale. 4221-33 St. Oct. 12, 10-5, Oct. 16, 10-4, Oct. 17, 10-6.

Mustang Acres 100 MUSTANG ACRES Oct.9 & 10 Fri. & Sat. 10 -5 MULTI FAMILY 10,000 items!!!

Oriole Park 3 ORWELL CLOSE ESTATE SALE Oct. 10 & 11 Sat. & Sun. 10 - 5 Something for Everyone!

Rosedale SAT. OCT. 10, 10:30-4:30.

27 Ruttan Cl. Wide variety of household and garden items.

Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

Sylvan Lake 60 ROZIER CLOSE Ryders Ridge. Oct. 10, 11 & 12. 9-5. Moving, everything must go! Tools, fishing, firepits, bed nets, etc.

You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

wegotservices

The successful candidate will be responsible for the recruitment of carriers and the successful delivery of the Red Deer Express in Red Deer.

CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

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.

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300 classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

Accounting

1010

Contractors

1100

Home Reno’s INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS DALE’S Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351

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

Realtors & Services

1 & 2 bdrm., Adult bldg. only, N/S, No pets. 403-596-2444

3060

PUPPY Pee Pad for training looks like grass, $25; 403-346-9899

Houses For Sale

4000-4190

MORRISROE MANOR

3050

1840

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LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

COLD storage garage, 14’ x 24’, $200/mo.; heated big truck space, $775/mo.

2 BDRM. mobile, 5 appls., VARIETY SHOP SPACES lrg. fenced yard, $1050/mo. ~ offices ~ fenced yards ~ incl water. 403-872-2532 Big or small, different HOTWATER TANK locations. 403-343-6615 50 gal. Waterford Defender 4 Plexes/ Safety System - Gas. FOR LEASE Only used for a couple of 6 Plexes Riverside Light Industrial months - like new!! Reason 4614-61 St. (directly befor selling is we switched ACROSS from park, hind Windsor Plywood) to direct venting unit.

2 bdrm. 4-plex, 1 1/2 bath, 2400 sq. ft. large 55 x 85 New was $850.

4 appls. Rent $975/mo. compound 403-350-1777 $425. 403-318-4653 d.d. $650. Avail. Nov. 1.

TOO MUCH STUFF? 403-304-5337 LARGE collection of Model Let Classifieds Toys, every tool made to help you sell it. run a household. Guns, gun cabinets etc. Selling Suites due to health reasons.

Storage Viewing by appt. only.

2 BDRM bsmt suite avail. Space 403-343-2722, 391-1796 Nov. 1, $850/mo. + 1/3 util.

PROPANE heater for inCall Bob 403-872-3400 RENT or sale, storage unit side travel home, works at Sylvan Lake, all 2 BDRM. N/S, no pets. good $150 obo concrete const., 24 x 48 $875 rent/d.d.

403-314-0804 w/water/power/heat, 16’ 403-346-1458 door, no GST WATER cooler $50.

ADULT 2 BDRM. spacious 403-347-0016 403-885-5020 suites 3 appls., heat/water Celebrate your life incld., ADULT ONLY with a Classified BLDG, no pets, Oriole ANNOUNCEMENT Park. 403-986-6889 Dogs

CARRIER SUPERVISOR

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED

3060

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INGLEWOOD 2 bdrm.

1760

Suites

wegot

WANTED Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

16 STORYBOOK classic DVD’s over 100 stories, very good cond. $35 403-314-9603

Clothing

1710

1930

Wanted To Buy

SEASONED split poplar firewood, $50.00 1/2 ton load call 403-728-3485

SAFETY

Children's Items

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Can deliver 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227

TRAINING CENTRE

(across from Totem) (across from Rona North)

1660

1900

Travel Packages

TABLE SAW, DELTA 10” Contractors Series 2000, with biasemeyer fence.

403-350-6589

900

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.

1640

Tools

1605

For delivery of Flyers, Wednesday and Friday ONLY 2 DAYS A WEEK ANDERS BOWER HIGHLAND GREEN INGLEWOOD JOHNSTONE KENTWOOD RIVERSIDE MEADOWS PINES SUNNYBROOK SOUTHBROOKE WEST LAKE WEST PARK

Call Rick at 403- 314-4303

850

880

Misc.

Help

1160

Entertainment Contractors

1100

BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/Patios/RV pads Sidewalks/Driveways Dean 403-505-2542 BRIDGER CONST. LTD. We do it all! 403-302-8550

CONCRETE???

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

We’ll do it all...Free est.

Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197

DANCE DJ SERVICES 587-679-8606

Handyman Services

1200

Massage Therapy

1280

FANTASY SPA

Elite Retreat, Finest in VIP Treatment.

10 - 2am Private back entry

403-341-4445

Misc.

Services

1290

Window Cleaning

ROBUST CLEANING SERVICES - Windows, eavestroughs, vinyl siding.

Pckg. pricing, free quotes.

403-506-4822 Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

Yard Care

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 505-4777 Classifieds...costs so little BEAT THE RUSH! Book Saves you so much! now for your home projects.

Reno’s, flooring, painting, DUMP RUNS, ODD JOBS, small concrete/rock work, METAL P/U 403 550 2502 landscaping, small tree cutting, fencing & decking. GARAGE Doors Serviced 50% off. 403-358-1614 Call James 403-341-0617

1420

1430

FALL cleanup. Tree/junk removal. Snow removal contracts welcome.

403-358-1614 CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

Earn Extra Money

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For that new computer, a dream vacation or a new car

ROUTES AVAILABLE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

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call: 403-314-4394 or email:

carriers@reddeeradvocate.com

7119078TFN

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Sales & Distributors

Sales & Distributors

278950A5

Restaurant/ Hotel

RED DEER ADVOCATE Friday, Oct. 9, 2015 D3

WORLD

BRIEFS

EU agrees measures to efficiently deport migrants not eligible for asylum LUXEMBOURG — The European Union on Thursday took measures to buttress its porous external borders and toughen up its migrant return program in an attempt to build a credible refugee policy that would continue to embrace those fleeing for their lives yet punish those seeking economic gain.

Facing their toughest refugee emergency since the Second World War, the 28 EU nations committed to speed up and intensify the deportation of people who do not qualify for asylum, including more special flights out and detention for those who might slip into illegal residence.

It all was to underscore one key message: Europe feels overwhelmed and needs to be far more rigorous in sending economic migrants back if it wants to find enough goodwill among its population to continue harbouring true refugees.

“Increased return rates should act as a deterrent to irregular migration,” the conclusions of the meeting said.

More than 500,000 people have arrived this year seeking sanctuary or jobs. But of the people who fail to obtain asylum or residency in the 28-nation EU, less than 40 per cent actually go back, and all agree that should change quickly.

“We need to see Europe upping its game,” Britain’s interior minister, Theresa May, said.

“If there is no return policy there is no basis for the refugee policy,” said French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve, adding agreements should be quickly made with many of the developing nations from where tens of thousands of economic migrants leave in desperation for a better life in Europe.

At the same time, he put to the EU nations a far-reaching plan to beef up the external borders by committing member states to contribute more personnel to the EU’s border agency and eventually set up a largely autonomous international “corps” that could intervene wherever a crisis appears.

Mexican defence secretary says he’s not happy military has to take on law enforcement role MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s defence secretary said Thursday that the country’s army isn’t happy doing law enforcement duty, but has no other choice.

The statement by Gen. Salvador Cienfuegos comes after soldiers have been implicated in rights abuses.

Cienfuegos told local media in an interview that “none of us got into the armed forces to do this,” referring to the military’s role in fighting drug cartels and other criminals. But he added: “If the armed forces don’t do it, there is no one else to do it.”

“We are not comfortable, we didn’t ask for this, we didn’t study for this, but apart from obeying the president’s order, society is asking us to do this,” Cienfuegos said.

Local police forces in Mexico are often too weak or corrupt to take on the cartels.

On Wednesday, the United Nations’ top human rights official called on Mexico to start withdrawing military personnel from law enforcement duties and replace them with well-trained police.

Navy will locate cargo ship sunk in Hurricane Joaquin JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — U.S. safety investigators say the U.S. Navy soon will set out to find the cargo ship sunk in Hurricane Joaquin and locate a data recorder critical to determining why it went down.

National Transportation Safety Board vice chair Bella Dinh-Zarr told reporters Thursday the Navy would use sonar and other means to find the 790-foot El Faro on the sea floor. The ship sank in about 15,000 feet of water Oct. 1 with 33 people aboard east of the Bahamas.

The Coast Guard called off a search for possible survivors Wednesday.

Dinh-Zarr said assuming the ship is found, Navy remote-controlled diving vehicles would be able to bring the data recorder to the surface. Dinh-Zarr said there was no definite timetable yet for the Navy work to begin.

Clashes between Syrian troops, insurgents intensify

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DAMASCUS, Syria — Clashes intensified Thursday between Syrian troops and insurgents in central and northwestern Syria, part of what a top general called a “wide-ranging” offensive aided by Russian airstrikes and apparently aimed at clearing positions near government strongholds on the coast.

U.S. defence officials said as many as four of the 26 long-range cruise missiles that Russia said Wednesday it fired at Syria landed instead in Iran, but it was unclear if they caused any significant damage. Russia said all of its missiles fired from warships hit their targets.

Russia’s involvement in Syria, which began with airstrikes Sept. 30 and escalated Wednesday with cruise missiles, “raises serious concerns,” NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said after a meeting of the alliance’s defence ministers in Brussels.

Russia says its air campaign in Syria is aimed against militants of the Islamic State and al-Qaidalinked groups, but the West accuses it of intervening to support President Bashar against even moderate rebels in the civil war.

The Syrian government’s multipronged offensive began Wednesday, and state-run media said it seized several villages in central Syria, with fighting continuing Thursday. The government media and activists reported heavy fighting in Sahl al-Ghab, a vital plain bordering Assad’s stronghold of Latakia on the Mediterranean.

The plain also lies between Hama and Idlib, the northwestern provinces seized from government troops in September. Insurgents have been advancing there since summer, threatening the coastal region where Assad’s family and the Alawite minority, an offshoot of Shiite Islam, are concentrated.

The Islamic State — also known as ISIS, ISIL or Daesh — has strongholds in Raqqa and Aleppo provinces, while Syria’s al-Qaida affiliate, the Nusra Front, has a strong presence in Idlib.

Gen. Ali Ayoub, the Syrian army’s chief of staff, said Russia’s airstrikes had weakened the Islamic State fighters and other insurgents so that his troops could keep up the initiative.

“Today, the Syrian Arab armed forces began a wide-ranging attack with the aim of eliminating the terrorist groups and liberating the areas and towns that suffered from their scourge and crimes,” Ayoub

Russian cruise missiles intended for targets in Syria landed in Iran: U.S. WASHINGTON — As many as four of the 26 long-range cruise missiles that Russia said it fired at Syrian targets landed instead in Iran, two U.S. defence officials said Thursday.

The officials said it’s unclear whether the errant missiles, launched from Russian ships in the Caspian Sea, caused any significant damage in Iran. One of the officials said the number of missiles that went off course was four.

The officials were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.

The Russian government said Wednesday it launched 26 cruise missiles, hitting targets in the Syrian provinces in the north and northwest. It made no mention of any missiles going astray. The missiles’ intended flight paths took them over Iran and Iraq. said in rare televised remarks. The government uses the term “terrorists” to refer to all armed opposition groups in Syria.

Russia said its warplanes flew 22 sorties and carried out 11 airstrikes on IS training facilities in Hama and Raqqa provinces.

The Russian Defence Ministry also said its aircraft destroyed firing positions in rural Hama, where fighting has raged, and struck militants’ underground facilities in rural Latakia with concrete-piercing bombs.

Syrian TV showed government troops loading and firing artillery as helicopters flew over rural Hama and Idlib. It also showed tanks and airstrikes. The state run SANA news agency said joint Syrian-Russian airstrikes hit 27 targets belonging to Nusra Front.

Heavy fighting was concentrated in the rural parts of Idlib, Hama and Latakia provinces — areas of operation for an array of insurgent groups that includes the Nusra Front. The Western-backed Free Syrian Army also has a presence in the area, while the Islamic State has a limited presence in western Hama, where activists reported no fighting or airstrikes.

At least 1,399 killed in hajj disaster 630 MORE THAN OFFICIAL TOLL

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The crush and stampede last month outside of Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca killed at least 1,399 people during the hajj pilgrimage, a new tally Thursday showed, 630 more than the kingdom’s official toll.

The Associated Press count of the dead from the worst tragedy to strike the hajj in a quarter-century comes as Saudi Arabia faces threats ranging from an Islamic State insurgency, a war in Yemen against Shiite rebels and weakening global oil prices gnawing away at its reserves.

Any disaster at the hajj, a pillar of Islamic faith, could be seen as a blow to the kingdom’s cherished stewardship of Islam’s holiest sites. This season saw two, including the Sept. 11 collapse of a crane at

Mecca’s Grand Mosque that killed 111 people.

Saudi Arabia has been hesitant to release updated casualty figures from the Sept. 24 stampede in Mina, even as hundreds remain missing.

“Discrediting the Saudi handling of the hajj undermines the kingdom’s prestige and legitimacy across the Islamic world,” Bruce Riedel, a former CIA officer, wrote this week.

The AP count of the dead is based on tolls offered by 18 of the over 100 countries that took part in the hajj this year. Iran said it had 465 pilgrims killed, while Egypt lost 148 and Indonesia 120.

Others include Nigeria with 99, Pakistan with 89, India with 81, Mali with 70, Bangladesh with 63, Senegal with 54, Benin with 51, Cameroon with 42, Ethiopia with 31, Morocco with 27, Algeria with 25, Ghana with 12, Chad with 11, Kenya with eight and Turkey with three.

Study warns 1 out of 3 young men to die from tobacco in China

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BEIJING — Research published in the medical journal The Lancet says one in three of all the young men in China are likely to die from tobacco, but that the number can fall if the men quit smoking.

The studies, conducted by researchers from Oxford University, the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and the Chinese Center for Disease Control, show that two-thirds of the young men in China start to smoke, mostly before age 20, and that half of those would eventually be killed by tobacco unless they stop permanently.

The research, involving two studies 15 years apart and including hundreds of thousands of people, says the number of tobacco deaths, mostly among men, reached 1 million by 2010 and would hit 2 million by 2030, if current trends continue.

But researchers say the trends could be stemmed if the smokers quit.

“The key to avoid this huge wave of deaths is cessation, and if you are a young man, don’t start,” said co-author Richard Peto, from the University of Oxford.

Smoking rates have dropped significantly among men in developed countries. In the United States, about 20 per cent the adult men smoke and 15 per cent of women do, and cigarette smoking causes about one of every five deaths, said the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In China, the percentage of smokers among Chinese men has been on the rise in recent decades as cigarettes have become easily available.

As more Chinese people start to puff at younger ages, researchers expect the proportion of male deaths that are attributed to smoking to increase.

Around the world, tobacco kills up to half of its users, and more than 5 million of deaths result from direct tobacco use, according to the World Health Organization.

However, with tobacco an important source of revenue for the Chinese government, Beijing’s efforts to control tobacco use have in the past been compromised. Also, many people in China find it difficult to kick the habit in a culture where smoking has become so ingrained.

“It is difficult, because there is a lot of pressure at work, so I smoke to alleviate the tension,” Beijing office worker Wei Bin, 32, said in an interview.

“At the same time our country does not provide good support for people who want to quit. I have tried electronic cigarettes, but I think that is perhaps worse,” Wei said.

Some people are showing growing signs of awareness of the health risks.

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HEALTH Exercise your power at the polls

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FRIDAY, OCT. 9, 2015

The world of addiction

Addiction. It’s our problem, your problem, everyone’s problem — and it’s time to get real about our nation’s most urgent health crisis. One in three American households bear the burden, so you likely know someone who’s faced the fear and frustration that surrounds this disease.

The ripples touch the lives of 85 million people, harming friends, family and co-workers.

Right now, more than 17 million Americans are dependent on alcohol; 1.9 million on prescription painkillers; 855,000 have a dependence on cocaine and more than a half-million are addicted to heroin. When University of Southern California research- DR. MICHAEL ROIZEN ers looked at 11 types of ad- AND DR. MEHMET OZ diction, they concluded that YOU DOCS half of those addicted to nicotine, alcohol or drugs are dependent on more than one substance. Still more were addicted to sex, gambling or overspending as well.

Drug-related deaths have increased three- to fivefold since 2001, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, as more children, teens and adults get hooked on alcohol, prescription painkillers, heroin and other chemicals. A life is lost every minute.

Yet 90 per cent of those who need treatment cannot get it.

Clearly, it’s time to start a national conversation about how to manage addiction and how we can improve the health of individuals and society.

Addiction is a reversible brain disease, not a moral failing. It’s a result of dysfunction deep within brain circuits involved with reward, motivation and memory. While criminals should be punished, we agree with Indiana Gov. Mike Pence’s recent remarks that: “We simply cannot arrest our way out of this problem. We also have to address the root causes of addiction and focus on treatment.” Indiana’s

seen a tenfold increase in the number of deaths from heroin overdoses from 2005 to 2013, as well as a rise in child abuse and neglect related to substance abuse. Now the state is among many looking for a new direction. People struggling with addiction need access to research-based treatment, but it’s often too expensive, too far away or has a waiting list that’s too long.

So, what really works for treatment and recovery?

One recent national survey found that 79 per cent of people thought going “cold turkey” and then attending groups like Narcotics Anonymous or Alcoholics Anonymous was the best way to get clean and stay that way. Truth is, by themselves, those programs are almost never effective. A far better approach is the one recommended by NIDA experts and us that combines medications (like methadone to break a narcotics addiction or nicotine replacement plus an anti-craving drug — and a buddy — to stop smoking) with treatment provided by health-care professionals who can help you break old habits and build new ones.

Research underscores the merits of this combination strategy. While just two per cent of smokers successfully quit cold turkey, the quit rate rises to three to five per cent with anti-craving drugs, jumps to 10 per cent when you add a nicotine patch and soars to 30 per cent with support and regular exercise.

Dr. Mike has seen the success of this approach in his program at the Cleveland Clinic. It helps 64 per cent of smokers stay tobacco-free at the seven-month mark.

The ultimate goal of peer-to-peer and professional treatment: Creating new brain circuits that support healthy habits as you let the old, addictive circuitry fade. It can be a long, painful process, but it’s the path to freedom. We can get there only by working as a team, so let’s UNITE to get started. We hope to see you in D.C.

Our nation is heading to the polls on Oct. 19. When it comes to exercising their vote, seniors have been the most reliable segment of the electorate and they can be proud of that fact.

Even when the overall voter turnout was 60 per cent in the last federal election, the percentage of seniors who participated was over 75 per cent. But, does our responsibility end with our decision to vote? In fact electing the wrong person to power is worse than not voting at all.

Once we decide to vote, the next step is deciding which political party to vote PADMAJA for.

GENESH We have no dearth of options when it comes to politSENIORS ical parties competing this year.

Besides the familiar Conservatives, Liberal Party and the NDP, we have the Green Party and the Libertarian Party. How do you decide which party to vote for?

I asked a few seniors about their voting choices and their answers inspired me to write this article.

One voter told me that she has always been voting for a particular party for years and nothing would ever change that.

Though her loyalty is commendable, I cannot but disagree with the rationale behind her choice.

Voting for the same party in these times of changing economy and changing ideologies is not as wise as consulting the same doctor every time.

Another person has decided to vote for a particular candidate, because he or she is reputed to be nice and approachable.

The YOU Docs, Mehmet Oz, host of The Dr. Oz Show These are clearly characteristics of a good huand Mike Roizen of Cleveland Clinic, are authors of man being; however, they are not good enough reaYOU: Losing Weight. For more information, go to www. sons for electing someone to power. Though there is RealAge.com. some room for individual opinion within a party, a politician can ultimately be only as good as his/her party platform.

Yet another reason I heard was that a particular candidate is a known public figure, and has been in this field for some time and probably knows what he or she is doing, akin to saying that ‘a known devil is better than an unknown one.’ This is also a flawed method of decision-making, since by sticking with the known, one is entirely blocking out fresh ideas and new possibilities.

An informed decision is the best decision. Seniors should consider what stand the different political parties are taking on issues relevant to them, such as health care, old age security (OAS) and pensions, long-term care, medication costs, subsidized housing options and so on. Weigh the pros and cons of each party’s proposals and support the party that offers comparatively more realistic, practical solutions to the issues confronting seniors. This way you have a greater chance of making an informed decision.

Newspapers and magazines, the television and radio, and election forums are all sources of information that will help you make an informed decision.

A word of caution seems appropriate for this time: “Do not fall for the rhetoric of the politicians!

If what they promise sounds too good to be true, that is what it is most likely to be.” Use your life experience and wisdom to separate the reality from the rhetoric.

Once you have decided which party you want to support, the rest is easy.

Or you can vote at any Elections Canada office across Just show up at your polling station on Oct. 19 or if the country any day until October 13 at 6:00 p.m. you are not available that day, you can utilize the advance voting opportuniFor all voting locations, check your voter information ty and cast your ballot on any of the days from Oct. 9 card, visit elections.ca or call 1-800-463-6868 to Oct. 12.

For those seniors who ( TTY 1-800-361-8935). are unable to drive to the polling station and don’t have a ride, you can conElections Canada has all the information you need tact the office of the party you want to support, and to be ready to vote. they can arrange a ride for you.

For more information call the voter information centre at the toll free number 1-800-6868.

Get ready to exercise your power to get what you want!

Padmaja Genesh, who holds a bachelor degree in medicine and surgery as well as a bachelor degree in Gerontology, has spent several years teaching and working with health care agencies. A past resident of Red Deer, and a past board member of Red Deer Golden Circle, she is now a Learning Specialist at the Alzheimer Society of Calgary.

Please send your comments to padmajaganeshy@yahoo. ca

Away or busy on October 19?

You can vote in advance.

If you’re ready to vote early, you can vote at your advance polling place between October 9 and 12, from noon to 8:00 p.m.

D6 FOOD Sweet on honey

FRIDAY, OCT. 9, 2015

ATCO BLUE FLAME KITCHEN Celebrate this sweetest of months with buzz-worthy recipes There are plenty of honey producers in Alberta who make delicious honey well-suited for cooking, baking or just plain eating by the spoonful.

Depending on where the honey bees find their source of nectar, the colour, flavour and aroma of the honey changes, which is why there are hundreds of different varieties of honey to choose from.

Lighter coloured honey often has a mild taste, making it a great choice for everyday use. Darker honeys tend to have a bolder flavour and are perfect for baking, especially when a distinctive honey flavour is desired.

To help you get to know the diverse uses of honey in the kitchen, we’ve selected two recipes that showcase the ingredient’s sweetness and flavour in different settings.

Honey lends a touch of its natural sweetness to our Pear Salad with Honey Vinaigrette to balance the white wine vinegar.

By drizzling some honey over juicy Roma tomatoes in our Baked Tomatoes with Honey, an irresistible caramelized crust is formed on the tomatoes.

2 tbsp (25 mL) white wine vinegar 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped green onion ½ tsp (2 mL) cinnamon 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) salt 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) freshly ground pepper 3 tbsp (40 mL) olive oil 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored and thinly sliced 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh lemon juice 8 cups (2 L) torn mixed greens 1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped toasted walnuts To prepare dressing, whisk together

Honey lends a touch of its natural sweetness to our Pear Salad with Honey Vinaigrette to balance the white wine vinegar. vinegar, honey, onion, cinnamon, salt and pepper.

Gradually whisk in oil. In a large bowl, toss pears with lemon juice to coat. Add greens and walnuts. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.

Serve immediately. Serves 8.

BAKED TOMATOES WITH HONEY

1 ¼ cups (300 mL) fresh bread crumbs 4 tsp (20 mL) butter, melted

Back to your roots

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS In her new cookbook True to Your Roots: Vegan Recipes to Comfort and Nourish You, Carla Kelly uses some tricks to reinvent vegetables in creative ways.

“I find the recipe generating is a really organic process and it comes from perhaps something you’ve seen somewhere or something that’s taken your fancy. You look at TV, you’re watching cooking shows and stuff and you think, ‘Oh, I wonder if I could do that with such and such.”’

One example is celeriac bacon, which she says looks and tastes like bacon — but very definitely is not pork based.

She also bakes thin slices of lotus root to create chips to garnish soup made with burdock root. The interesting-looking chips can also be lightly salted and eaten as a snack.

“Desserts were one of the challenges because you have to think quite creatively about how to use the root vegetables and I didn’t just want to make a carrot cake because I know everyone when you think of root vegetables automatically says, ‘Oh, there will be a carrot cake recipe.’

Here are some recipes from the book to try.

BURDOCK MISO NOODLE SOUP WITH LOTUS ROOT CHIPS This savoury broth complements the tender noodles and crunchy burdock. It’s perfect for lunch or a light supper on a cool day.

Kelly has made this soup with udon, soba and rice noodles, and each gives a slightly different flavour and texture to the finished soup. Use the noodles you prefer or can most easily find.

Burdock has a long tap root. Some stores cut it into manageable lengths.

When you peel it the flesh discolours quickly. Sunchokes or parsnips could be substituted for burdock.

Sliced and roasted, lotus root chips provide a great textural contrast and are very attractive, but the soup is great without them.

Lotus Root Chips Lotus root (2.5-cm/1-inch length), peeled Soup 15 ml (1 tbsp) lime juice Burdock (23-cm/9-inch length) 5 ml (1 tsp) sesame oil 1 garlic clove, minced 2 spring onions, thinly sliced (reserve 30 ml/2 tbsp green ends for garnish) 5 ml (1 tsp) grated fresh ginger 5 ml (1 tsp) minced cilantro stems 250 ml (1 cup) vegetable stock 2 bundles (250 g/8 oz) udon, soba or rice noodles 30 ml (2 tbsp) light miso paste 30 ml (2 tbsp) cilantro leaves

Chips: Preheat oven to 150 C (300 F).

Place cooling rack on a large baking sheet to allow air to circulate under chips as they bake.

Using a mandoline or very sharp knife, thinly slice lotus root into chips less than 1.5 mm (1/16 inch) thick. Place on prepared rack.

Bake for 15 minutes, carefully turn chips and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until firm and crispy golden brown.

Soup: In a small bowl, place lime juice. Peel burdock and slice into thin matchsticks about 4 cm (1 ½ inches) long, placing each one in a bowl with lime juice as it’s cut. Toss to coat.

In a large saucepan on medium-high, heat sesame oil.

Drain burdock, add to pan and saute for 2 minutes until lightly browned.

Add garlic, spring onions, ginger and cilantro stems and saute for 30 seconds, until fragrant.

Add stock and 1.25 l (5 cups) water and bring to a boil. Add noodles, reduce heat to medium and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until noodles are tender.

Remove from heat.

In a small bowl, combine 125 ml (½ cup) soup liquid with miso paste. Stir briskly to dissolve, then return to pan and stir to combine.

Divide soup among serving bowls.

Sprinkle each bowl with 15 ml (1 tbsp) sliced dark green spring onions and 15 ml (1 tbsp) cilantro leaves.

Garnish each bowl with Lotus Root Chips. Makes 2 servings.

CELERIAC BACON Straight out of the oven, these are crisp yet chewy with a smoky, salty, savoury flavour like “real” bacon. As they sit, they get a little less crispy and a little chewier.

30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 15 ml (1 tbsp) soy sauce 7 ml (1 ½ tsp) liquid smoke 1 ml (¼ tsp) sesame oil 1 ml (¼ tsp) Marmite or miso (optional) 1 ml (¼ tsp) garlic powder 0.5 ml (1/8 tsp) smoked paprika 0.5 ml (1/8 tsp) ground fennel seeds 750 g (1 ½ lb) celeriac Preheat oven to 220 C (425 F). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, liquid smoke, sesame oil, Marmite, if using, garlic powder, paprika and fennel seeds.

Halve and peel celeriac. Using a mandoline or very sharp knife, cut slices no more than 3 mm (1/8 inch) thick.

Add slices to bowl and coat evenly.

Spread slices in single layers on prepared sheets. Bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven, turn slices over and return sheets to oven, rotating rack position.

Bake for 5 minutes, until slices are reduced by two-thirds in volume, dry looking, crisp around edges and slightly caramelized.

Makes 4 servings.

1 tsp (5 mL) tarragon, crumbled 1 tsp (5 mL) freshly ground pepper ½ tsp (2 mL) salt 8 Roma tomatoes, quartered lengthwise 4 tsp (20 mL) honey Combine bread crumbs, melted butter, tarragon, pepper and salt; set aside.

Arrange tomatoes in a single layer in a greased shallow baking dish. Drizzle honey over tomatoes. Sprinkle with bread crumb mixture.

Bake at 350ºF (180ºC) for 30 - 35 minutes or until tomatoes are tender and

topping is crisp and lightly browned.

Serves 8 - 10.

ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen’s column on healthy eating for busy families runs Fridays in the Red Deer Advocate. For tips on energy safety, food or household matters, call 1-877-420-9090 toll-free, email bfkanswerline@atcogas.com or live chat with us online at atcoblueflamekitchen.com. Connect with us on Twitter at @ATCOBlueFlame, on YouTube at youtube.com/TheBlueFlameKitchen and on Pinterest at pinterest.com/ATCOBlueFlame.

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FRIDAY, OCT. 9, 2015

Chic celebrities highlight end of week PARIS FASHION WEEK

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

PARIS — The chicest celebrities in the business rocked the final day of Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday as powerhouse Louis Vuitton and Miuccia Prada’s VIP-magnet Miu Miu presented their spring-summer 2016 collections.

But among fashion insiders it was the unexpected decision by Balenciaga to name its new artistic director that drew the most attention.

Here are Wednesday’s fashion highlights:

Balenciaga’s new designer

Outgoing Alexander Wang had only just said his final catwalk goodbyes in an emotional and intimate show in Paris last week.

Now Kering, the luxury group that owns Balenciaga, made a shock announcement Wednesday that 34-yearold Georgian designer Demna Gvasalia would be replacing him.

It’s the third Balenciaga designer in four years for the Parisian house.

The appointment of Gvasalia, head designer of street wear brand Vetements, has raised some eyebrows among fashion insiders as his casual esthetic appears to be at odds with the established Balenciaga, which was founded in 1919.

Louis Vuitton front row

Louis Vuitton’s Gladiator

Wednesday’s collection saw an increasingly confident Nicolas Ghesquiere steer Louis Vuitton in a bold new direction toward the female gladiator.

Black studded platform sandals, a belt with a pointy end descending like a dagger, and a heavy black skirt drew attention on the runway.

A dangerous-looking model marched past with a head-clasp, a third eye and tribal makeup. A pink leather coat sported aggressive black pockets and lines, with a zipper creating a pointed angle with the lapel.

Decorative Roman-style A-line and billowing gathered skirts, followed black mesh sportswear, mirroring chainmail and fingerless gloves.

Its kinesis mirrored the show decor inside the abstract Frank Gehry-designed Louis Vuitton Foundation, which has bold interlocking geometric shapes.

Ghesquiere’s metaphor was not lost. This show was the French’s designer’s fight to mark out creative ownership of the world’s most lucrative luxury brand, following the near-indomitable legacy of Marc Jacobs. And it was a resounding success.

Miu Miu’s glam rock boots

Oversize sleeves, big coats and show-stopping glam rock boots hit the spot for Prada’s little tongue-in-cheek sister brand Miu Miu — a line that’s all the rage for edgy pop stars like Miley Cyrus.

The Wednesday show was replete with quirky ideas — dyed fox-tails hanging off belts, sheer lingerie on top of nurses’ outfits and padlocks locked to mismatched ankle-tied ribbons.

It was the “more is more” philosophy we’ve seen before.

But the 39-piece collection was also a showcase of Prada’s precise tailoring on some of the best coats of the season. They had contrasting patterns — check, plaid or big eth-

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A model wears a creation for Louis Vuitton’s Spring-Summer 2016 ready-to-wear fashion collection presented during the Paris Fashion Week, Wednesday in Paris. nic lozenge motifs down shiny boxy leather jackets.

The skirts played with transparency and were set off nicely by the silverand-gold foil-wrapped auditorium.

The voluminous jackets associated with this brand are now completely gone, replaced by a new white-dominated esthetic that borrows from Valli’s eponymous ready-to-wear line.

Plays on transparencies in sheer A-line skirts — often embroidered with flower motifs and white laurel crowns— gave this 41-piece display a diaphanous vibe.

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Italian designer Giambattista Valli is leading this arm of Moncler in a more floral — well, more Valli — direction. And that’s not a bad thing.

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“Man from U.N.C.L.E.” star and Louis Vuitton ambassador Alicia Vikander turned heads at the Wednesday show in a demure white embroidered top with a frilly ruff, holding court next to powerful U.S. Vogue Editor Anna Wintour and Australian model Miranda Kerr, who sported a multicolored silk blouse and a black leather mini.

They joined Michelle Williams, who appeared in a Peter Pan collar and blond bob, posing for the cameras next to Canadian director Xavier Dolan and French icon Catherine Deneuve.

Elsewhere, American comedian Steve Harvey was in light spirits, laughing and chatting with his wife.

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17th century selfies ing reflections within reflections of paintings that are themselves mirror images.

While the similarities between selfies and self-portraits are obvious — the subject matter is the person creating the image — the differences are also apparent. A selfie is often shot speedily with little concern for composition, while these self-portraits are carefully conceived works of art. A video made for the exhibition highlights the thought that went into the paintings and what today’s selfie makers can learn from it to improve their snapshots. And, yes, you are allowed to take selfies in the museum. The Voskuyl is a good example of the richness that can be found in such an apparently simple picture.

“He brings out all these little details, like his beard or the little embroidery on his shirt, even a kind of fake wood-paneled wall behind him,” Gordenker said. “So he’s thought very hard about the textures and the things that make him who he is. At the same time, you can see the skill with which he painted this and this will have definitely been a very good advertisement for what he could do.”

That kind of attention to detail and quality made the self-portraits almost a Golden Age calling card — showcasing the artist and his or her talents to potential clients.

“A lot of artists in the 17th century painted self-portraits, not only as portraits of themselves but also as an example of the beautiful art that they could make,” said the exhibition’s curator Ariane van Suchtelen. “If you would buy a self-portrait by Rembrandt, you would not only have a portrait of this famous artist but also an example of what he could do, what he was famous for — his art.”

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS THE HAGUE, Netherlands — These days, anybody with a smartphone can snap a selfie in a split second.

Back in the Dutch Golden Age, they were called self-portraits and were the preserve of highly trained artists who thought long and hard about every aspect of the painting.

Now the Mauritshuis museum is staging an exhibition focusing solely on these 17th century self-portraits, highlighting the similarities and the differences between modern-day snapshots and historic works of art. The museum’s director, Emilie Gordenker, said Wednesday there has never been such an exhibition of Golden Age Dutch self-portraits before and her museum was keen to tie the paintings to a modern-day phenomenon — the ubiquitous selfies captured with smartphone cameras.

The exhibition, opened on Thursday andruns through Jan. 3, features 27 self-portraits by artists ranging from Rembrandt van Rijn, a master of the genre, to his student Carel Fabritius — best known for “The Goldfinch,” which hangs elsewhere in the Mauritshuis — and Judith Leyster, whose self-portrait is on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. A less well-known artist, Huygh Pietersz Voskuyl, is the poster boy for the exhibition. His striking 1638 self-portrait features a classic selfie pose staring over his right shoulder out of the frame. It does not take much imagination to picture him gazing into the lens of a smartphone rather than a mirror — which Golden Age artists used to capture their images for self-portraits. Giant mirrors are spread through the exhibition space, creat-

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A person looks at a self-portrait by Dutch master Rembrandt dated 1669 during a press preview of an exhibition called “Dutch Self-Portraits — Selfies of the Golden Age,” at the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague, Wednesday.

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