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Call to action FINAL REPORT ON RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS SURVIVORS SIGNALS TIME FOR GOVERNMENT TO ACT

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‘We need nothing less than a total renewal of the relationship between Canada and indigenous peoples. I give you my word that we will renew and respect that relationship.’

— PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU

OTTAWA — A teary Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is vowing his government will go beyond the 94 “calls to action” cited in the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into Canada’s residential schools system.

The commission formally wrapped up its six-year-plus odyssey Tuesday with another emotional ceremony in Ottawa, this time to deliver the complete, seven-volume, 3,766-page report that supports the three-member com-

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mission’s recommendations.

“We need nothing less than a total renewal of the relationship between Canada and indigenous peoples,” Trudeau told a packed convention hall in downtown Ottawa.

“I give you my word that we will renew and respect that relationship.”

Trudeau, whose Liberals came to office in October, was pointedly reminded before speaking that he was about to become the first prime minister to formally address the commission.

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facilities that correspond to their lived gender identity, regardless of their sex assigned at birth. Where possible, gender neutral washrooms are to be made available.

He said parents were assured the issue would be handled in a respectful way for all parties.

“At the end of the day, what they came up with was acceptable,” Tilstra said.

School board chair Bev Manning said it was good to have the opportunity to discuss the policy with a lot of different opinions in the room.

With just nine days until Christmas, a couple of Red Deer organizations are hoping for more donations to cover their Adopt A Family programs.

Maj. Larry Bridger of the Salvation Army said Tuesday they had received 210 Adopt A Family applications for assistance. That’s up from 180 last year.

There are still 54 families they do not yet have sponsors for, Bridger said.

Of the 210 applications, 185 are families including 416 children and about 150 adults, and 25 are seniors. Many of the applications come from single-parent families.

Even though all the families do not have sponsors, “They will still get Christmas,” Bridger said. The church’s family services office will step in.

But if people still want to help, they would certainly welcome any other donations, he said.

The Salvation Army will spend the next few days preparing the gift packages, which will be delivered at the end of the week.

Bridger said their numbers are up this year because of the downturn in the economy. People have been laid off from their jobs and “they are hurting right now.”

The goal is to ensure that all families are able to celebrate Christmas with a holiday meal and gifts for their children, Bridger said.

“It is wonderful if a sponsor is able to adopt an entire family but if a full family adoption is not feasible for you or your group, you can still help,” he said.

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St. Patrick’s School Grade 1 student Ashley Gakata, 6, and Santa, also known as Evan Whitecotton, the school’s physical education teacher, pose for a picture Tuesday at the school. Gakata, who moved from Zimbabwe this year, joined other students at the school who are celebrating Christmas in Canada for the first time for a craft session and a photo with Santa.

LGBTQ+ policy receives ‘overwhelming’ support Red Deer Public Schools now have a sexual orientation and gender identity policy in place to provide an inclusive environment for sexual or gender minority students, employees and families.

On Dec. 9, all seven school board trustees unanimously supported the policy developed to protect “lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, intersex, queer or questioning persons; persons who are labeled as such, whether they are or not; and persons with immediate family

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members who identify as a sexual or gender minority.”

A few parents from Gateway Christian School raised questions at that meeting where the policy went on to receive final board approval.

“I think there’s overwhelming support for the intent. But there might have been some specifics they didn’t agree with. But the overall intent for the protection of these individuals was overwhelming — 100 per cent support, ” said Dave Tilstra, school council chair for Gateway, on Tuesday.

One of the 16 regulations in the policy that initially raised concern dealt with the right of students and employees to use washroom and change room

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REPORT: 1996 study largely ignored The commission was born out of a 2007 class-action judgment won by residential school survivors.

Commissioner Marie Wilson noted that all other parties to the court-ordered agreement responded formally last June to the commission’s preliminary findings, but not the Conservative government.

Conservatives remained skeptical Tuesday. Indigenous affairs critic Cathy McLeod called the Liberals “irresponsible” for acceding to all 94 of the TRC’s recommendations “with no detailed impact analysis or comprehensive costing.”

But Wilson pointed out “just how capable of responding” Canadians are, using the example of Syrian refugees over the past number of weeks, adding she hopes Canadians “will look close to home in considering what we deem to be urgent.”

For a prime minister with a very full plate facing Canada’s longest-running policy debacle — an assimilationist education model that pre-dates Confederation, characterized by the commission as “cultural genocide” — Trudeau waded into the fray with a soft-spoken speech that was part lament, part apology and part promise.

The goal of government actions, he said, “is to lift this burden from your shoulders, from those of your families and communities. It is to accept fully our responsibilities and our failings as a government and as a country.”

His father, Pierre Trudeau, also attempted to tackle the long-festering relationship between the Crown and First Nations in his first term as prime minister.

The 1969 federal government white paper on “Indian policy” proposed to abolish the 1867 Indian Act and remove the distinct legal status of indigenous peoples, including treaty rights, in an effort to end what it called a discriminatory relationship. The elder Trudeau abandoned the policy in 1970 after a massive outcry from First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples.

More recently, the 1996 Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples expressed many of the same themes and concerns as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, complete with recommendations for action.

The final TRC report dryly notes the 1996 study was largely ignored “a majority of its recommendations were never implemented.”

But Trudeau the younger said his government’s work has already begun with the start of on an inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women, prompting one of the four standing ovations he earned.

He also said the government will begin following up on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, another bone of contention with the previous government.

Trudeau announced he’s creating a multi-stakeholder “national engagement strategy for developing and implementing a national reconciliation framework,” which will respond to the commission’s many calls for change.

“We will remember always that reconciliation is not an indigenous issue,” said the prime minister. “It is a Canadian issue.”

But the story of Canada’s residential schools, commission head Justice Murray Sinclair told the gathering, is really the story of the resilience of children.

“It is a story about surviving.”

As part of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, more than 80,000 survivors of residential schools were awarded compensation from a $2 billion fund, as well as receiving a full report from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission it spawned.

Some of those survivors were in the hall Tuesday, and a trio spoke of the commission’s work.

Eugene Arcand, who spent 15 years in residential schools, said he was among those chosen to serve as advisers to the commission, but ended up in another role.

“It gave us a chance … a chance to become children again,” said Arcand, choking up. “We shared our tears, we shared our laughs, but we dug deep inside and we dug out the demons.”

Madeleine Basile was sent to a residential school in Quebec at age six after her father died, only to have her 11-year-old sister die at the school.

“Today I can hear my heart beating,” said Basile.

“I am alive, megwich, I am alive.”

Sinclair said the commission’s findings make clear that the myriad problems of aboriginal communities are rooted, directly or indirectly, in years of government efforts to “assimilate, acculturate, indoctrinate and destroy.”

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“When it comes to engineering the lives of indigenous people in this country, governments have shown a disdainful mistrust of indigenous capacity and a breezy belief in their own,” he said.

Sinclair also thanked his family, saying they fretted about his health as he worked gruelling hours with the commission.

“In the area of my own health and well-being, I am a reckless fool.”

CHARITIES: Programs do not overlap “We can combine donations of food hampers, unwrapped gifts or gift cards for food or presents from multiple individuals and groups to contribute to adopting a family.”

The Salvation Army’s Christmas kettle program, which raises money for yearly community programs, is going well, he said.

They are on par with last year, which was a record year when they raised $218,000. Bridger said they are about $100,000 from this year’s $210,000 goal.

“The campaign is looking good, people have been generous,” he said. The kettles wrap up on Dec. 23.

Meanwhile at Central Alberta Women’s Outreach, they were quite busy Tuesday, the last day for applications for their Adopt A Family program.

Darcy Ouellet said Women’s Outreach had 198 families as of Tuesday, involving 416 children. This is similar to last year when they had 222 families sign up for the program.

There were still 10 families needing sponsors, Ouellet said, adding they are optimistic they will have enough sponsors.

The Salvation Army and Women’s Outreach work together so their Adopt A Family programs do not overlap.

To contact the Salvation Army call 403-346-2251 and to contact Women’s Outreach, call 403-347-2480.

POLICY: Helps children be successful “There is always going to be a difference of opinion, especially about a subject that people feel morally or religiously opposed to. Certainly we’ve seen throughout the province in other jurisdictions where (discussion) has kind of spiraled quite downhill quite rapidly. I felt in Red Deer, even though it was tough, we tackled it. And that made me feel good,” Manning said.

She said Red Deer Public Schools is all about

helping every child be successful.

“Our job is to give them an opportunity for success, to learn, to grow, to graduate.”

Provincial law requires all school boards — public, separate, francophone and charter — to have policies in place by March 31 to create safe learning environments for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer students. Support for the establishment of gay-straight alliances and queer-straight alliances must be included.

Education Minister David Eggen reminded school boards of their duty after Edmonton Catholic school board trustees fought openly in September about their draft policy on sexual orientation and gender identity.

A draft of Red Deer public’s proposed policy was referred to principals, school staff and councils, a co-ordinating committee, and the general community for further input prior to final approval.

Regulations in Red Deer public’s policy include: • The district shall make resources and support services available for LGBTQ+ students and staff.

• Learning, curriculum and library resources shall reflect and value the diversity in the district, so that all students, including LGBTQ+ students see themselves and their lives positively reflected.

• Where students request clubs such as GayStraight Alliances (GSAs), Queer-Straight Alliances (QSAs), or other similar clubs, they shall be supported at all schools in the district. Students also have the right to call their club a GSA or QSA as required by provincial legislation. Parental permission or notification is not required to attend a GSA or QSA. • Principals shall identify a staff person to be a safe contact for students who identify themselves as LGBTQ+. Principals will inform students and staff about the location and availability of this contact person.

• Any language or behaviour that deliberately incites hatred, prejudice, discrimination or harassment towards student or staff on the basis of their actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression will not be tolerated.

Principals shall specifically include the prohibition of such language and behaviour in all Student Codes of Conduct. Allegations of homophobic or transphobic language, behaviour, or discrimination will be reported to the teacher or principal in the case of students.

Superintendent Stu Henry said the policy will be discussed at the next meeting with school administrators so they fully understand it and pass it on to their school communities.

He said it will be up to each principal to uphold the policy at their school. And like any other issue, people can meet with administrators at the district’s head office if they are not happy with a resolution determined at the school level.

“They have somebody here they can meet with and go through and see if it was dealt with fairly.”

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Court documents show forensic evidence, cellphone records, an undercover sting and a bullet hole in a hat are part of the Crown’s long-running attempt to tie a suspect to the mysterious disappearance of two Alberta seniors.

Lyle and Marie McCann, both in their late 70s, were last seen in 2010 fuelling up their motorhome in their hometown of St. Albert, a bedroom community north of Edmonton. They were on their way to a family camping trip in British Columbia.

Two days later, their burned-out motorhome was discovered in a wooded area near Edson. The SUV they had been towing was found concealed in another location more than a week after that.

Their bodies have never been found, but police believe they were killed near the hamlet of Peers, east of Edson.

RCMP quickly named Travis Vader as a person of interest in the case although it took nearly two years for them to charge him with two counts of first-degree murder.

The charges were stayed in 2014, just a few weeks before the case was set to go before a jury. The Crown says it realized Mounties hadn’t disclosed all evidence in the case. The charges were reactivated last December and a new trial before a judge alone is to start in March.

Vader’s lawyers have been TRAVIS VADER arguing in court that the charges should be tossed out over abuse of the judicial process. A hearing on the issue is underway, and a judge

lifted a publication ban on some documents Tuesday.

In a pretrial conference memorandum on Dec. 2, 2013, the Crown writes that “forensic evidence ties” Vader to the couple’s SUV. It says Marie McCann’s blood was found inside as well as Lyle McCann’s hat with a bullet hole in it.

The Crown alleges that Vader used the couple’s cellphone the afternoon of July 3, 2010 — the last day they were seen alive.

“The Crown’s case is dependent upon circumstantial evidence, motive and exclusive opportunity, forensic evidence and post offence conduct evidence,” reads the document.

None of the allegations have been tested in court, and the Crown states that the defence “does not admit these facts.” Vader has pleaded not guilty.

Vader’s lawyer Brian Beresh declined Tuesday to talk about the case.

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RCMP charge woman in death of 14-month-old child on reserve MASKWACIS — RCMP have charged a woman in the death of a child on the Samson Cree reserve south of Edmonton.

Police say EMS responded to a report of a child in distress on Dec. 5.

First responders pronounced a 14-month-old child dead and an autopsy determined the death was a homicide.

Following an investigation by Maskwacis RCMP, a 28-year-old woman has been charged with second-degree murder.

She was to appear in Wetaskiwin provincial court today.

RCMP have declined to identify the woman or release the gender of the child.

Two pedestrians stable after crosswalk collision west of Edmonton STONY PLAIN — Two women suffered serious injuries when they were hit in a pedestrian crosswalk in Stony Plain, Alta.

RCMP say the women, ages 53 and 62, were in a marked walkway at an intersection late Monday afternoon when they were hit by a pickup truck.

Both were taken to hospital in nearby Edmonton, where they’re listed in stable condition.

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Lindsay Thurber music students Harrison Choy, left, and Natalia Ganson play their parts in a tuba quartet with Lane Friars and Evan Schollie, not shown. The four players were joined Tuesday by a woodwind quartet and a percussion ensemble playing Christmas carols as they toured three seniors living facilities, including The Redwoods, Piper Creek Lodge and West Park Lodge.

The female driver of the truck was not hurt.

Charges have not been laid, but the accident remains under investigation.

Police say alcohol was not a factor in the collision.

Calgary police charge four men in trafficking of toxic fentanyl pills CALGARY — An eight-week investigation by the Calgary police drug unit into a fentanyl trafficking operation has yielded charges against four men.

Police say the investigation began in October after a tip from the public.

Lab analysis of some of the fentanyl pills showed that they contained two to three times the average lethal dose per tablet.

A search of two homes in Calgary’s northeast on Thursday yielded 65 fentanyl pills, but police believe the suspects had access to and sold a large amount.

The four men face a total of 38 charges that include trafficking fentanyl and possession of the proceeds of crime.

Police have also laid drug-related charges against 11 other people after finding thousands of fentanyl pills and other illegal narcotics during eight police raids last week.

More than 3,500 fentanyl pills, 58 Percocet pills and large amounts of cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, psilocybin and marijuana were recovered.

Big emergency response to fire at flood-damaged seniors home HIGH RIVER — A fire has heavily damaged a vacant seniors lodge south of Calgary.

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Firefighters from five communities responded when flames broke out overnight at the Medicine Tree Manor in High River.

There were no injuries, but the blaze forced the evacuation of a nearby seniors home as a precaution.

The lodge was built in 1960 and was severely damaged by flooding in 2013.

After the flood, administrators received $5 million to help rebuild the 52-unit facility with fewer but more spacious units that can handle residents who rely on walkers and wheelchairs for mobility.

The anticipated completion date is 2017. (CHQR, CTV Calgary)

Calgary mayor gets $10,000 in legal ruling over builder’s defamation lawsuit CALGARY — A Calgary homebuilder suing Naheed Nenshi for defamation has been ordered to pay back some of the mayor’s legal bills.

A Court of Queen’s Bench judge ordered Cal Wenzel of Shane Homes to pay Nenshi $10,000.

The homebuilder wanted a judge to rule on the lawsuit without going to trial but the judge threw out that application and ordered legal costs to be paid back to the mayor.

In his defamation suit, Wenzel is seeking damages for public remarks made by the mayor during the 2013 civic election campaign in which he is alleged to have compared Wenzel to a character in “The Godfather” movies.

Prior to the last civic election, Wenzel was secretly recorded discussing a plan to defeat members of Calgary city council.

In his statement of defence, Nenshi says there is no defamatory meaning to anything Wenzel mentions in his statement of claim.

A three-week trial before a jury is scheduled for February.

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EDMONTON — It’s a mixed message for Santa this year from the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation, which is recommending Saint Nick give the Alberta NDP government a big old lump of coal, but maybe also a really pretty container to store it in.

The CTF has released its annual “Taxpayer Naughty and Nice List,” targeting those politicians who misuse tax dollars but also those who put taxpayers first.

Topping the “naughty” list are Premier Rachel Notley and Environment Minister Shannon Phillips for their carbon tax “that will do virtually nothing to stop climate change.”

Finance Minister Joe Ceci also gets a thumb’s down for “hiking a laundry list of taxes immediately after taking office and leaving taxpayers with a mystery bill for hosting expenses without a receipt.”

The CTF says they were later told by the New Democrat caucus office that Ceci’s receipts were submitted in time but were not posted online due to “human error,” adding it has been rectified.

As for the “nice” list, it is topped by Aboriginal Relations Minister Kathleen Ganley, NDPers Rod Loyola and Jon Carson, and Wildrose Leader Brian Jean for charging no MLA expenses.

Health Minister Sarah Hoffman also makes the grade for questioning “frivolous spending” by the Alberta School Boards Association when she was Edmonton Public School Board chairwoman.

Former Alberta premier Jim Prentice gets nailed as “naughty” for “taking his snowball and going home after losing the provincial election, sticking taxpayers with an unnecessary $275,000 byelection bill.”

COMMENT

A4 How to refill on Christmas spirit

We are nine days out from a day schools. No, the battle was lost with meant to be celebrated as one of joy the commercialization of the holiday, and hope, but as we creep ever closer, where people became more concerned the falsely perceived War on Christ- with shiny baubles than the birth of mas chorus grows.

Christ. Where hoards of The uproar started earpeople will riot to save 20 ly this year with something per cent on a television or as innocent as a coffee cup laptop.

— apparently if you do not This is the thing, no one have snowflakes on your is stopping you from celecaffeine-filled vessel you brating Christmas. are anti-Christmas, just One of the big comchanging the colours to red plaints is that certain chain and green are not enough stores and companies shift— has hit a new decibel ed to the generic and incluwith the U.S. House of Repsive “Happy Holidays” from resentatives introducing “Merry Christmas.” Keepa resolution, backed by 35 ing in mind that this season JOSH Republicans, that declared is also sacred to those of “symbols and traditions of Jewish faith and those who ALDRICH Christmas should be procelebrate Kwanzaa or other OPINION tected for use by those who significant days. celebrate Christmas.”

But unless you, yourself, I have to ask myself, are owned by a company, is this really what elected officials you can wish anyone you want a Merry should be worrying about in the face Christmas. If someone stops and reads of mounting crises from the economy you the riot act for wishing them so, to the environment to a war on terror? well it is they who have the real probIf we’re honest about it, the war on lem.

Christmas was lost generations ago.

The reality is, though, if you have It is no new ploy about trying to lim- to lean on the corporate world to fulit the use of the nativity scene on gov- fill your Christmas spirit, maybe you ernment property like city halls and should examine why you really cele-

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brate the season.

Myself, I am a traditionalist. My father was a minister — just retired this spring — and my Christmases growing up revolved around church. To the point where our annual Christmas Eve feast was wieners and beans so we could get to the church early to set up. We of course exchanged gifts in the morning, and my parents always had a sense of humour about Santa.

But the meaning was never lost. The créche always held a more prominent role in our household than a tree and the story of Jesus’ birth was front and centre. The day was about celebrating what this meant to us as Christians and spending it with family — something that became ever more important after my sister died when I was 13.

Time with loved ones is something everyone can rally around at this time of the year, regardless of faith. For some, however, it makes for a difficult several weeks.

This is where you can reinvigorate that spirit, if you really are lacking that oomph.

With no real end in sight to our current bust phase, there is an increasing number of people that need assistance where a toy can brighten a child’s disposition or a warm meal can fill an

empty stomach on a cold day.

Many charities need help as we close in on Dec. 25 to meet growing demands with fewer resources. The Red Deer Christmas Bureau, for example, was sitting roughly $50,000 short of their goal for the season this past Thursday. Other groups, like the various Central Alberta food banks, are trying to fulfill record-setting requests.

Volunteers are always needed at soup kitchens or other charities that help the homeless, and not just at this time of the year.

And there is forever a segment that is alone, away from home or family or without any to call their own and battling demons of depression and substance. Invite them in.

The Christmas story is not one of maxing out credit cards and stuffing one’s face with turkey and standing in line so your screaming, scared toddler can have their picture taken with a bearded stranger stuffed into a red, faux-velvet suit.

It is one of peace, of hope and taking care of each other.

If we lose that meaning, then we have truly lost.

Merry Christmas. jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com

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Climate change is an inconvenient truth Some people cannot seem to accept an inconvenient truth.

Apparently, if we accept Mr. Mathias view (Advocate, Letters to the Editor, Dec. 7, 2015, P.A4), over 3,000 scientific studies conducted across the world for over 20 years, using careful and controlled scientific procedures, computer simulation models, controlled observations over the world, with results checked by the blind-review process, supervised by other knowledgeable scientists (Climate Change Report 2014) missed his very obvious (sarcasm) point: it is simply the natural accumulation of water vapour that is causing an increase in the temperature in the stratosphere. Wow! How ridiculous, to coin a phrase of this same writer.

We Albertans are not gullible enough to buy this opinionated nonsense.

We have at least a minimal knowledge of the relation between fact-based events or situations known as cause and effect. We don’t confuse cause and effect. Look at any of the published scientific studies by the United Nations and you will find experimental results demonstrating that an increase in carbon dioxide (cause) in the atmosphere and stratosphere will produce a well-documented effect (repeatable) a proportionate increase in water vapour (effect).

A natural accumulation of water vapour, by itself, could not cause a demonstrable increase in global temperatures on the scale we are now witnessing. It is the effect of an identifiable and distinguishable cause (CO2 accumulation). Over 9 billion heavy breathing humans, perspiring like crazy, couldn’t replicate the amount of warming attributed to

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an increase in carbon dioxide produced by these people, despite any claim to “root” reasons, whatever they are.

There are such things as mediating causes. By themselves they do not produce the current global warming trends without the added cause of an increase in the burning of fossil fuels, determined by the scientific process of eliminating alternative causes. Good science “which should be taught in all schools” will trump opinionated nonsense like: “CO2 is not the culprit, water vapour is, as many climate scientists (who?) continue to state (where?) but the popular CO2 theory is holding the public’s attention,” and dubious support like “lack of knowledge about this demonstrable fact that its part of a natural cycle that we just happen to be born into?” Cite your sources man and avoid vague and blanket ad hominem attacks on “politicians and the media.” The media that some blindly condemn does its homework and so should you along with everyone else.

What is true, although muddled by some (Advocate, Letters to the Editor, March 13, 2007) , is that (1) human beings are part of natural cycles and can influence them more than many other species by their increased use of fossil fuels, (2) a lot of people produce a lot more CO2 in the atmosphere than fewer people and (3) fewer people (in North America, for example) can produce more CO2 than a lot more people in other parts of the developing world (Africa, for example) because of their more extensive production of CO2. The real problem is that some people cannot accept any ethical responsibility for contributing to an inconvenient truth.

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Better palliative care needed: panel

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

ASSISTED DYING

OTTAWA — The terminally ill need better access to palliative care, Canadians have told a federal panel that studied medically assisted dying.

The federal health and justice ministers received the 134-page panel report Tuesday — a document that will help guide the government in coming months on the high-profile issue.

The report, commissioned by the previous government, will be translated before its public release, likely early in the new year.

While the panel of outside experts heard differing opinions on many aspects of assisted dying, there was near

unanimity on the desire for more robust palliative care, said member Benoit Pelletier, a University of Ottawa law professor.

“Almost everyone agreed on the fact that there should be better access to palliative care,” Pelletier said.

People told the panel it “needs to be amongst the very important options that are available to people near the end of life,” added Dr. Harvey Chochinov, a palliative care specialist who also served on the three-member panel.

As for exactly how such care could be improved, Pelletier said: “That’s a

major question.”

The panel also delved into the need to protect the vulnerable in any assisted dying regime, effective monitoring and reporting practices, and the issue of institutions that refuse to help people end their lives, Pelletier said.

“It covers everything we have heard as a panel in Canada or abroad,” he said. “All the points of view are expressed in the report.”

With the research in hand, parliamentarians will conduct a quick, twomonth consultation on medically assisted dying as part of the Trudeau government’s plan to have a new law crafted, studied, debated and passed

by June.

Despite the rush, government

House leader Dominic LeBlanc says he’s confident the process will be sufficient to build a national consensus on the life-and-death issue.

The timeline might yet become even more rushed if the Supreme Court of Canada rejects the new Liberal government’s request for a six-month extension to craft a new law.

Last February, the Supreme Court struck down the prohibition on doctor-assisted death and gave the federal government a year to come up with a new law recognizing the right of clearly consenting adults who are enduring intolerable physical or mental suffering to seek medical help in ending their lives.

Duffy says he faced threats from Harper’s team over expenses

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — In Mike Duffy’s telling, his last months inside the Conservative caucus were a devastating series of betrayals and threats, designed to force him into admitting he had botched his Senate expenses.

If there was a crux to the senator’s testimony, which entered its sixth day on Tuesday, his animated description of his dealings with Stephen Harper’s team in February 2013 was it.

“I knew they were building a scaffold and everywhere I looked I saw people who were betraying me, leaking stuff to the media that wasn’t true,” Duffy told the court.

“I was all alone…”

Duffy has pleaded not guilty to 31 charges of fraud, breach of trust and bribery. Some of the charges have to do with his filing living expenses for time spent in his longtime home in the Ottawa area, on the premise his primary residence was a cottage in Prince Edward Island.

Three bribery charges relate to the allegation that he participated in a scheme to have Harper’s one-time chief of staff Nigel Wright secretly repay $90,000 in expenses, while Duffy told the public he had done so.

Duffy’s defence is that he was coerced into agreeing to the scheme by powerful Conservatives, including Wright and Harper, while all along he felt he had done nothing wrong.

Duffy said he made his case to the former prime minister after a February 2013 caucus meeting, arguing that telling the public he had made a mistake with his expenses would ruin his reputation.

“I know it seems unfair, I know you didn’t break the rules, but the rules are inexplicable to our base (of political support) and therefore you’re going to have to pay the money back,” Duffy says Harper told him.

A few days later, Duffy and Wright would have a testy phone call about how the senator should admit making a mistake and repay the expenses.

Duffy dug in his heels — he felt he could prove he spent enough time on P.E.I., with other weeks spent on the road trying to raise support for the Conservative party.

Duffy alleges that Wright warned him that a powerful, Conservative-dominated Senate committee was poised to issue a report saying he wasn’t constitutionally eligible to sit in the Senate for P.E.I., because of his living arrangements.

IN HIS OWN WORDS “Why would I put a stain on my name, on my reputation, my wife and my kids and my grandchildren, oh, that your grandfather is a cheat? I’m not a cheat, I’m not a thief, and I don’t break the rules.” — Duffy says he followed the rules on expenses.

“I knew they were building a scaffold and everywhere I looked I saw people who were betraying me, leaking stuff to the media that wasn’t true.” Duffy on the political pressure he felt.

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Annand Mayrhofer, Eric Mayrhofer and Friedrich Mayrhofer pose with their $50-million winning lottery cheque in Vancouver, Tuesday.

“In my mind that night, I thought, this is it, I’m cooked, I’m cooked.” Duffy says he felt trapped by the pressure.

B.C. family attempted to claim $50M prize anonymously

“That was it. That was it. I had fought and I had fought and I had fought, and I tried every kind of resistance, but when they pulled that knife out and held it over my head, I felt I had no other choice.” Duffy says he was threatened with the loss of his Senate seat.

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“I was in a very emotional state. I felt like one of these prisoners of war, in a North Korean prison camp, where they put you in front of a camera and you repeat robotically the lines.” Duffy on parroting scripted lines from the prime minister’s office on his expenses.

“I realized that after everything that I had seen, everything that had been done to me, this seemed like a very live option, that they wouldn’t hesitate to do this to me,” said Duffy.

When Duffy asked Wright to produce the analysis that said he had broken the rules, he said Wright became angry.

“He said, ‘if you keep defying the prime minister, you’ll end up like Patrick Brazeau, out of the caucus and probably out of the Senate.’ And I said, ‘For what?”’ Duffy recounted, referring to Brazeau’s ouster a few weeks earlier following an assault charge.

“He said, ‘Listen to me, you’re defying the prime minister … you’re going to do this.’ It was quite snarky.”

VANCOUVER — It’s been a $50-million dollar question across Canada for the last 21 months: who owns the lone winning ticket from a 2014 Lotto Max draw.

Friedrich Mayrhofer stepped forward to make the claim on Tuesday on behalf of himself, his wife, Annand, and their son, Eric.

He entered the news conference carrying a picture of himself with his other big lottery win of $1,000 two decades before.

“It took 20 years to get a few more zeros on the end,” he said with a smile.

Mayrhofer, 67, who described himself and his family as shy and private, said the delay was because they wanted to remain anonymous out of concern they wouldn’t be able to handle such an enormous prize.

They have since hired a group of advisers to help them handle the money, he said.

A lawyer for the family tried to claim the prize on behalf of a trust earlier this year, just days before the ticket was to expire.

After a review, B.C. Lottery Corp.

president Jim Lightbody said they determined only a person could make the lottery claim and anyone who buys a ticket is required to consent to their name, photo and the amount of the prize being published when they buy a ticket.

“This has been a very unique situation for all of us involved, let alone the winners. And there has been significant public interest in this win,” Lightbody said.

The corporation received 739 inquires about the prize and reviewed every claim, he said.

But only the Mayrhofer’s ticket qualified for the $50-million win.

In hindsight, Mayrhofer said he wished he would have come in earlier because claiming the money was much easier than he thought and they lost about $500,000 in interest.

“Money is nice, but the priority is my family,” he added.

The newly retired steel fabricator and his wife have been married for 42 years and have three children and an undisclosed number of grandchildren who Mayrhofer didn’t want to discuss.

They’ve lived in the same home in Langley, B.C., southeast of Vancouver for 36 years.

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Lacombe arena project grows BUDGET FOR RENOVATION UP $3.5M FOR NEW DRESSING ROOMS

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Lacombe’s recreational complex renovation project just got $3.4-million bigger.

City council approved a 7,000-square-foot addition for five new dressing rooms and improved Generals on the move B5 storage at one of the twin arenas. The Bentley Generals — who plan to move to Lacombe next season — will be among the teams

to take advantage of the new space and are expected to provide some financial help.

The dressing room work and some other design changes were approved by council on Monday. The total cost of the aquatic centre and rink improvements is now nearly $13.7 million.

Mayor Steve Christie said a borrowing bylaw will come to council for approval in the new year.

Council considered dressing room improvements — but rejected as too costly — when debating the multiplex upgrades last year.

But that was before tenders came in $1 million lower than expected.

Christie said the current economic climate means the timing is right to revisit further upgrades.

“Construction costs are a little less right now,” he said, adding there are

also savings by having a builder already on site on the other renovations.

The city plans to borrow to cover most of the cost of the project, which had not been in the 10-year capital plan.

It is expected that fundraising by local ice users and the Generals will reduce some of the city’s costs.

A ticket surcharge has been one idea floated by the two-time Allan Cup-winning Generals, and it is hoped they will lend their lustre to other fundraising drives.

Both Lacombe Minor Hockey and Lacombe Ringette welcome the upgrades. They also support the move to Lacombe of the Generals, with the presence of senior hockey seen as a positive outweighing the loss of a small amount of ice time for young skaters.

The city has already begun a

Council approves dispatch for police

BY ADVOCATE STAFF

LACOMBE

Lacombe Police Service is setting up its own dispatch centre.

City council approved a proposal by its police chief to take over dispatch services to speed up response times.

Lacombe Police Chief Steve Murray said it is averaging upwards of eight minutes, not counting call hold times, before his officers are notified through the RCMP’s dispatch centre in Red Deer.

That means the average on-scene time for his officers is often around 15 minutes.

By taking over local dispatch, Murray expects to cut on-scene times by at least half.

Mayor Steve Christie said council has been hearing concerns from local residents about response times. Murray said it is the top complaint he gets as well.

911 calls for police, fire and ambulance were dispatched locally for many years until ongoing challenges hiring and retaining dispatchers, and provincial support for centralizing dis-

patch, led to the service being contracted out in 2007.

Under the new system, 911 will still be handled out of the Red Deer Emergency Services call centre, but the call would be transferred directly to Lacombe. Currently, it first goes through an RCMP dispatch centre before being relayed to Lacombe.

Fire and ambulance would continue to be contracted out.

It will cost about $310,000 for new equipment, which has been added to next year’s capital budget. An additional civilian dispatcher will be added to the police payroll as well by the time the system is in place for 2017.

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A volunteer makes her way through the dinning room at the Potter’s Hands during a Christmas Dinner served up on Thursday afternoon. Camdon Construction sponsored the meal and provided a number of volunteers to serve up the meal to those who attended.

Smythe gets one year on possession charge

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF A Red Deer man was sentenced to one year in jail after he was found with 99 oxycontin pills.

Alexander Forbes Smythe, 35, was sentenced on Tuesday in Red Deer provincial court by Judge Bert Skinner. Crown attorney Katie Clarey said the Crown did not have sufficient documentation to substantiate multiple firearms charges, despite making numerous requests to the RCMP for the documentation.

Clarey said the Crown would have had trouble proving these offences and had to take into account the likelihood of conviction without the requested documentation. As a result several charges were withdrawn by the Crown.

In his ruling, Skinner cited lengthi-

Lacombe applies for military monument Lacombe wants to be on the list for a Canadian Armed Forces armoured vehicle monuments.

The Canadian Military is offering 250 decommissioned replica Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) IIIs to communities to be used as centrepieces for monuments honouring the military.

The eight-wheeled LAV IIIs were workhorses for the Canadian military in Afghanistan.

Monuments will be created from decommissioned LAV III hulls, donated by the Government of Canada.

Each monument costs about $15,000, and site installation and preparation for exhibit costs about $10,000.

A committee has been formed to look further into the project and would be expected to undertake fundraising to offset costs.

City council agreed to send a letter of support for the project on Monday.

er sentences handed down for people found in possession of loaded handguns and drugs.

The defence admitted facts, said the handgun had been thrown away while Smythe and a female were being chased by police.

Smythe pleaded guilty to one count of breaching a firearms prohibition order and one count of possession of a controlled substance, the 99 oxycontin pills. At the time of his arrest, Smythe was on a weapons prohibition order.

He was arrested by Blackfalds RCMP investigating a suspicious vehicle parked in the Word of Life Church parking lot in Gasoline Alley. Police attempted to pull the vehicle over, but it fled. The vehicle got stuck in a nearby field and the two occupants fled on foot. They were cornered by police to a small wooded area where they were arrested.

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Drug bust at Innisfail hotel A complaint about suspicious behaviour at an Innisfail hotel led to local RCMP seizing fentanyl pills, cocaine and a large amount of cash on Monday.

The drug bust began when Innisfail RCMP responded to a complaint from a local hotel about a guest providing false vehicle information and acting suspiciously.

Due to evidence on scene, RCMP began a drug investigation and with the assistance of Calgary Police Service, 46 fentanyl pills, cocaine and over $35,000 cash was seized from a male suspect and his vehicle.

The suspect, from Calgary, age 26, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime. Police have not released his identity.

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Smythe’s defence counsel Andrew Phypers sought a seven-month sentence, but also said his client was a good candidate for probation. For the two years prior to his Aug. 1, arrest, Smythe had been under a conditional sentence order. Phypers said he had succeeded in getting the treatment he needed and was doing well under those strict conditions.

Clarey sought a one year jail sentence, citing an aggravating criminal record of similar convictions.

Skinner sided with the Crown’s position, saying drugs and guns are “a deadly combination.”

Skinner also included an 18-month probation order to commence after Smythe serves his sentence. In custody since his arrest, Smythe was given credit for 206 days of pre-sentence custody. He has 159 days left to serve. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

RCMP looking for hardware store thieves A man and woman stole power tools from a Home Hardware, and police are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying them.

Police said the two stole a Dewalt DCD790D2 20-volt brushless drill and driver kit from the Home Building Centre in North Red Deer on Monday afternoon. The pair walked right out of the store with the items.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com.

Correction The directions for the Christmas light tour in Red Deer had an error.

After leaving City Hall at the start of the tour, the directions stated turn right on Gaetz Avenue. It should have said turn right on 49th Avenue.

$10.3-million project to upgrade the arena and swimming complex, including a redesigned lobby, more community space and required safety code upgrades.

To create the new dressing rooms about nine metres will be added to the east side of the arena. The existing, cramped dressing rooms will be turned into storage areas, referee rooms and locker rooms.

New dressing rooms will be 40 to 80 per cent larger than the rooms they are replacing, which were tucked in under the stands and reached by a narrow hallway.

Construction on the new dressing rooms will be done next year. Renovations to the old rooms will be done the following year to reduce disruption for arena users. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

Taxes going up in Lacombe

BY PAUL CROWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Lacombe city council passed its 2016 budget with a 3.61 per cent tax rate increase.

Mayor Steve Christie said he was satisfied with the number council reached.

While it’s just outside council’s announced goal of keeping tax increases to three to 3.5 per cent, there were concerns cutting too deeply would simply delay future expenditures.

“When we defer things to future years that means we have to find further revenue next year,” Christie said.

“To keep the tax increase lower this year, it makes it tougher next year.

“It’s a balancing act, and I’m happy where we are,” he said, adding residents won’t see service cuts. In fact, council made modest improvements to service levels in some areas.

Council made its budgeting more difficult this year when it voted last month to eliminate photo radar after a two-year trial. That decision cost the city about $325,000 in anticipated 2016 revenue, pushing what had been a proposed 3.22 per cent tax rate increase to 5.29 per cent.

After sharpening their pencils, mayor and councillors trimmed the budget by about $170,000 last week for an anticipated tax rate increase of 3.91 per cent.

About another $40,000 was found since in a list of $73,000 in cuts proposed by Coun. Reuben Konnik. Most of that saving came from trimming training, office supplies, promotions and advertising budgets.

Final tax rates will be set next spring after the province’s school requisition is known. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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Short jail sentence for Blackfalds man

BY ADVOCATE STAFF A short, sharp jail sentence was handed down to a man for a series of convictions for failing to comply with court orders.

Mitchell Thomas Huber, 21, of Blackfalds was sentenced to 45 days in custody after he was found breaching his bail conditions in a vehicle reported stolen.

Huber was arrested on Dec. 10 outside a Normandeau home. Red Deer RCMP had found a stolen vehicle, turned on their lights and exited their vehicle to arrest the occupants.

The female driver accelerated in reverse and hit a parked vehicle, just missing striking one of the police officers. Officers then drew their firearms and demanded the two occupants exit the vehicle.

At the time Huber was on release from an earlier arrest from the summer.

Huber was also arrested on Oct. 21,

by Sylvan Lake RCMP. Police said the arrest came after a high speed chase that ended when the driver of a vehicle rammed a police car.

He is charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of property obtained by crime, operation of a motor vehicle while being pursued, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and two counts of assault with a weapon. He will appear in Red Deer provincial court on Jan. 12, 2016 on those charges.

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CAMH to ‘wind down’ gender identity clinic after damning review of services TORONTO — The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is “winding down” its gender identity services for children and youth after an external review found its approach was out of step with currently accepted practice.

CAMH made the announcement Tuesday after releasing the report by two independent reviewers, who were tasked early this year with assessing services provided by the Toronto centre’s Child Youth and Family Gender Identity Clinic.

The review was sparked by criticisms from the transgender community and others that the CAMH clinic headed by psychologist Dr. Ken Zucker was practising reparative therapy on young people who were questioning their physical gender.

Reparative, or conversion, therapy discourages those who identify as transgender from embracing their non-biological sex. The practice has been deemed unethical by major international medical and human rights organizations.

North Korean court sentences pastor to life in prison for anti-state activities PYONGYANG, Korea, Democratic People’s Republic Of — A North Korean court has sentenced a Canadian pastor to life in prison for what it called crimes against the state.

Hyeon Soo Lim, who pastors the Light Korean Presbyterian Church in Toronto, was given the sentence after a brief trial before the North’s Supreme Court on Wednesday.

Further details were not immediately available.

Relatives of Lim have said he travelled to North Korea on Jan. 31 as part of a regular humanitarian mission where he supports a nursing home, a nursery and an orphanage. They said Lim, who is in his early 60s, has made more than 100 trips to North Korea since 1997 and that his trips are about helping people and are not political.

Prosecutors won’t seek dangerous offender status for Gordon Stuckless TORONTO — Prosecutors have decided not to seek dangerous offender status for the man at the heart of the Maple Leaf Gardens sex abuse scandal.

The Crown has also chosen not to pursue longterm offender status for Gordon Stuckless, who pleaded guilty last year to 100 charges related to the sexual abuse of 18 boys decades ago.

Stuckless was later found guilty of two additional charges of gross indecency linked to two of the 18 victims.

A spokesman with Ontario’s Ministry of the Attorney General said the Crown’s decisions were made after “careful consideration” of the case, including a psychiatric assessment conducted on Stuckless earlier this year.

Brendan Crawley said the Crown will be moving ahead with Stuckless’s sentencing hearing on March 29.

Stuckless’s defence lawyer said the Crown has been asked to clarify what sentence it will seek by late January.

“The bottom line is they’re seeking some kind of sentence that’s a regular sentence, whether it be one year, two years, five years, something like that,” Ari Goldkind said outside court after a brief hearing.

Commission confirms 4.6-magnitude quake caused by fracking FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The British Columbia Oil and Gas Commission has confirmed that fracking caused a 4.6-magnitude earthquake in August — the largest linked to the industry in the province to date.

The commission says an investigation has determined that the Aug. 17 quake in northeastern B.C. was caused by fluid injection from hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking.

It says 4.6-magnitude seismic events typically

RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015 A7 cause brief shaking felt at the surface but aren’t a risk to public or environmental safety.

Progress Energy, which is owned by Malaysia’s Petronas and would supply gas to the planned Pacific NorthWest LNG terminal, paused its operations after the quake struck about 114 kilometres outside of Fort St. John.

The company held the previous record for the largest known fracking-caused quake in B.C. with a 4.4-magnitude tremor in 2014.

A statement from Progress Energy says it takes the incident very seriously and it has 17 monitoring stations in its operating area to accurately detect seismic activity.

New species of flightless bird discovered in fossil on Vancouver Island beach VICTORIA — A family out for a stroll on southern Vancouver Island stumbled upon the extraordinary fossilized remains of a 25-million-year-old flightless bird that has created a flap in the world of paleontology.

The fossil was in good enough condition for researchers to identify the animal as a new species of a plotopterid, a long-extinct penguin or cormorant-like bird never before found in Canada.

A collarbone from the bird was found inside a slab of rock on a Sooke, B.C., beach.

It’s only the second set of fossilized bird bones found on southern Vancouver Island since 1895, said bird expert Gary Kaiser of the Royal B.C. Museum.

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“It is not enough for you to believe Dennis Oland is probably or likely guilty,” he explained.

Walsh reviewed the testimony of several police officers regarding the crime scene and the collection of evidence, noting that in many cases there were “presumptive tests” done for the presence of blood.

He said positive results from presumptive tests can’t be used as proof of blood because of the possibility for false positives. He said only results from more stringent tests should be used by the jury as proof of blood.

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Oland has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his father, well-known businessman Richard Oland, whose family founded a business institution in the Maritimes, Moosehead Breweries Ltd. Oland, 69, was found face down in a pool of blood in his office in Saint John, N.B., on July 7, 2011.

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Television to die for ‘THE AMERICANS,’ ‘BETTER CALL SAUL’ AND ‘NARCOS’ REIGN AMONG YEAR’S 10 BEST SERIES

BY FRAZIER MOORE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Sure, 10 is an arbitrary number. If we were to add an 11th show, it might very well be HBO’s sublimely shrewd comedy Silicon Valley, or ABC’s unbridled melodrama Scandal, or Fox’s noir thriller Gotham.

It might even be CBS This Morning, which continues to offer early risers a smart diet of news as opposed to the empty calories of its rivals on ABC and NBC. But 10 it is, so here, in alphabetical order, are this year’s Big 10: ● The Affair (Showtime). A New York novelist has an affair and creates havoc for two families — his own and his lover’s. The second season of this heated drama has been even better than the first, as the rewards of his infidelity disintegrate and the consequences mount. Meanwhile, quietly among its splendid cast, Maura Tierney as the wronged wife continues to prove herself as one of the finest actresses around. ● The Americans (FX). Perhaps the best but least-celebrated drama on the air, it marked a third season of crafty storytelling as it continued to explore the complex, death-defying lives of two Soviet KGB officers posing as an American married couple during the Cold War. The tangled storylines remained intriguing with co-stars Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys so good in their multiple guises as undercover spies that they even escaped notice, yet again, from the Emmy and Golden Globes judges. For shame! ● Better Call Saul (AMC). The pain of losing “Breaking Bad” was salved for its fans by the return of Bob Odenkirk (who arrived at BB in its second season as welcome comic relief, then grew Saul into a full-fledged scene stealer) in this aptly quirky prequel. It was everything a BB devotee could have hoped for, and never less than true to the series that begat it, and yet, for anyone watching, was a constant surprise.

● Fargo (FX). A second season of doing the impossible — reimagining the 1996 film classic — this cycle has, if anything, improved on Season 1 with its completely new tale and slate of characters. Once again, it’s a bizarre melange of heartland propriety, steely violence and pitch-black humour. And once again, the cast (including Kirsten Dunst, Patrick Wilson, Jean Smart, Ted Danson and Jeffrey Donovan) is delicious. ● Frontline (PBS). Airing for more than 30 years, winner of more than two dozen Peabody Awards, it kept on keeping on this season with reports on the NRA, Vladimir Putin, torture by the CIA, Ebola, ISIS and the challenges faced by transgender youngsters.

Somehow immune to the pressures and failings that compromise so much of TV public affairs, it continued its long reign enlightening the public. ● The Good Wife (CBS). This legal drama had a few false moments last spring, especially in plotting its farewell to glam gumshoe Kalinda (Archie Panjabi). But so far in Season 7, it’s back in the swing. Adding Jeffrey Dean Morgan as its new investigator was a masterstroke. And the newly rejiggered storylines are as smart, snarled and zesty as ever. And funny! Alan Cumming’s fitful campaign strategist scores laughs in his every scene and, thanks to the fullness of all the characters, no one is immune from daffy moments. As it has been all along, The Good Wife remains a sophisticated drama full of human comedy. ● Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO). Religion, chicken, net neutrality, voting rights for Guam, the injustice of bail — they’re all the same to Oliver.

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Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, left, and Minister of Finance Charles Sousa, right, pick beer at a Loblaws grocery store in Toronto on Tuesday.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Ontario’s premier made history Tuesday simply by purchasing a six-pack of beer at a grocery store, something that hasn’t been legal in the province since Prohibition.

Kathleen Wynne, 62, smiled when she was asked for proof of age as she bought the beer at a Toronto Loblaws, starting the long-awaited rollout of beer sales in select grocery stores across the province.

“It’s nice to be carded,” she joked before announcing that 58 grocery stores across Ontario can now legally sell beer. “Today the wait is over. Beer is here, in grocery stores, just in time for the holidays.”

The Liberal government aims to have six-packs of beer available at 58 grocery stores by the end of this month, and expand to 450 grocers, both large and small, by 2017. That’s about the same number of retail outlets as the Beer Store operates.

Newfoundland and Labrador sells beer in some corner stores and gas stations in Quebec, beer is available on the shelves of grocery and convenience stores. New Brunswick sells a limited selection of wines at some grocery stores, while Ontario sells Canadian wines at 300 Wine Rack locations, three-quarters of which are located in grocery stores but have separate checkouts.

The province is still examining ways to expand wine sales to more private stores, Wynne said.

“It is complex in terms of trade agreements,” she said. “We’re not backing off on it, but we do want to get it right.”

Making it more convenient to buy beer is all about making life easier for people who lead busy lives, said Wynne.

The changes are also about fairness, she said, with at least 20 per cent of grocers’ shelf space for beer dedicated to products from small brewers “so

Alberta Liquor Store Association has no plans to follow suit EDMONTON — The president of the Alberta Liquor Store Association says its members are not pushing for the province to allow beer to be sold inside of grocery stores.

Ivonne Martinez says most major grocery chains in the province already sell beer, along with wine and spirits, in separate buildings.

Her comments come as Ontario starts rolling out a plan to allow people to buy beer in grocery stores that will be phased in until 2017.

Martinez says Alberta doesn’t need to follow suit because the province’s existing system already works very well.

Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador also allow beer to be sold in grocery stores.

The Alberta Liquor Store Association says it represents more than 570 independent retail liquor stores across the province.

that the province’s incredible craft brewers can continue to grow in a fair and efficient beer market.”

In addition to six-packs at some grocery stores, LCBO stores sell six and 12-packs of beer, but the foreign-owned Beer Store retains exclusive rights to sell cases of 24.

“You can probably buy a six-pack of tall boys and you get pretty close to a 12-pack,” said Finance Minister Charles Sousa.

The Liberals didn’t want to “blow up” the Beer Store’s cost-effective distribution network, which keeps Ontario beer prices among the lowest in Canada, said Wynne.

OTTAWA — The most-important weak spot in the armour of the country’s financial system — climbing household debt — is increasingly concentrated among younger Canadians, the Bank of Canada said Tuesday.

In its latest assessment of Canada’s financial health, the central bank said the most-indebted borrowers tend to be under 45 years old and usually earn less money, which would put them more at risk of income drops caused by an economic downturn.

The bank’s semi-annual financial system review was released as the economy struggles to build momentum after contracting over the first two quarters of 2015. The lack of economic growth early in the year was largely due to the sharp tumble in commodity prices.

The Bank of Canada, which lowered its trend-setting interest rate twice in 2015 to cushion the blow of the resources slump, projects the economy to strengthen with lots of help from improvements in the United States.

In the meantime, Canadian borrowers have helped carry the load for the economy and, as a result, the key vulnerability of household debt has continued to rise.

The bank, however, said that while income growth has failed to keep pace with mounting mortgage credit, the chance of household debt becoming a serious problem remains low and is likely to fade as the economy picks up steam. It added that so far there has been little evidence of significant increases in delinquency rates.

Still, the report contained numbers that show the proportion of households in the shakier position of holding debt higher than 350 per cent of their gross income has doubled to eight per cent since the 2008 financial crisis. The increase is mostly due to the extended era of low interest rates.

Meanwhile, the share of Canada’s household debt held by these higher-risk borrowers was close to $400 billion after rising to 21 per cent from the pre-crisis level of 13 per cent. These households also tend to be in British Columbia, Alberta or Ontario.

The likelihood that a household would be unable to make its debt payments following an adverse economic event increases significantly when its debt reaches above 350 per cent of its gross income, the bank said.

“What matters most for assessing debt sustainability … is determining which households have taken on the most debt and whether they are able to repay it,” the bank wrote.

The report also pointed to weak spots caused by conditions like soaring house prices and risks such as a severe recession, a spike in unemployment and a prolonged period of low commodity prices.

Peavey Mart recognized for corporate culture

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF It’s telling that Peavey Industries prefers to call its main administrative offices in Red Deer its “home office.”

No head office or corporate headquarters here.

Peavey takes creating an enviable work environment seriously. That’s one of the reason they are nearing completion on a phased expansion of their Red Deer home office and distribution centre.

That attention to both sides of the cash register led to it being chosen one of the 10 most admired corporate cultures in Canada for mid-market companies by Waterstone Human Capital. The Mississauga, Ont.-based human resources company has been rec-

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“I know the biggest reason for our success is because we actually care,” says Peavey Industries president Doug Anderson, in a statement. “We are willing to do what it takes to get the job done. We care about each other, our work, our communities and the company.”

The first Peavey Mart opened in 1975 and there are now 36 stores in Manitoba, Alberta and B.C. employing 1,000 people. New stores opened in Kamloops, B.C. and Strathmore, Alta. this year.

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Only two other Alberta companies made the top10 business lists, Edmonton-based PCL Constructors Inc. and Calgary-based Westjet, both in the Enterprise category. As well, Edmonton-based Alberta Blue Cross was picked in the Broader Public Sector category.

Alan Flowers, Peavey marketing manager, said they were thrilled by the recognition.

“It’s a validation of so many programs in which we’ve put in lots of effort to try to make it a good place to work,” said Flowers on Wednesday.

Peavey aims to keep employees happy and engaged, he said. “Employee engagement drives a company forward and, ultimately, increases profitability as well.”

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Focus on your goals in 2016 Derek, what do you think 2016 will bring?

The one thing on my list from Santa this year is a crystal ball.

It’s been something I have been hoping to get for many years, but alas I’ve been denied time and time again.

So with that in mind, accurately predicting the future is challenging at best. That said DEREK I do have some FUCHS thoughts as far as what invesWEALTH WATCH tors may expect.

There is no doubt that 2015 was a challenging year for Canadian investors. We experienced much lower oil prices, a falling currency, and a sputtering stock market. Many of us are relieved to see the calendar year flip another page with hopes that 2016 will have a different tune.

On a larger scale, I expect global growth to improve. There is lots of

monetary stimulus around the globe and the demand from the U.S. market remains strong. These factors combined should help economies around the world, which produce many of the products that the U.S. consumer wants.

One theme I’m watching is the potential for the U.S. currency to soften somewhat in the year ahead. As many of us are aware the U.S. dollar has had substantial gains in the past 12 months and I expect that to cool somewhat. This should provide some relief to commodities and the Canadian dollar as well. This doesn’t mean I expect the Canadian dollar to surge, I simply expect the U.S. dollar to move somewhat lower.

I expect Canadian interest rates to remain low. The strategy of low interest rates is to help our Canadian economy which we are all aware has been slowing as the price of oil continues to decline. As such, if our economy remains weak it is likely that the Bank of Canada won’t choose to increase interest rates anytime soon. In fact, if the economy weakens further there may even be another cut in interest rates. This is bad news for those that invest in interest-sensitive products like Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) but good news for those

that have a mortgage up for renewal.

Along with this, I expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to increase interest rates at a gradual pace. The indication is that while interest rates may not be increased every time the Federal Open Market Committee meets that there may be four to five increases over the course of 2016. These increases will be driven by data and the ongoing strength in the US economy.

There could be declines in the value of real estate in Canada. It’s no secret that Canadians have lofty household debt and house prices are expensive. Any kind of softening in the housing market is likely due to what my analysts are calling a “demand vacuum” rather than a sharp reduction in prices. This is definitely apparent in Alberta markets. Of important note is to see how prices may react in the major markets of Vancouver and Toronto.

Finally, I expect the price of oil to be marginally higher this time next year. I wish I could say that I expect to see triple digit oil but most of us agree that this isn’t possible. It’s obvious that the OPEC nations won’t back down from the pledge to continue pushing oil into a saturated market thus keeping the price tilted lower.

While difficult to accurately call the

price, it’s optimistic to see West Texas Intermediate (WTI) at $50 per barrel by the end of 2016. I note that circumstances around the world could change this forecast very quickly. Said another way, the price of oil will likely remain in the headlines.

While it may be entertaining to provide some insight into the new calendar year, your investment objectives should be your primary focus prior to making any changes. The reality is that any one, or all, of these predictions could be wrong and are likely to change. My best prediction is that you should stay dedicated towards your strategy, have a conversation with a professional, and invest for the longterm.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Derek Wealth Watch is written by Derek Fuchs, a wealth advisor with ScotiaWealth Management in Red Deer. It is provided for informational purposes only and any opinions contained in it are his own. Readers are urged to consult a wealth advisor for help with their personal investment circumstances. Fuchs can be contacted at derek.fuchs@scotiawealth.com.

Work on Bill 6 policies, regulations just beginning dren are active in the farm, and are just as passionate about agriculture as their parents. Amy Cronin is the current chair of Ontario Pork Producers, and the farm prides itself in supporting research as well.

Alberta’s nominees, the Bos family of Ponoka, created a real buzz with the goat milk and cheese processing facility they’ve built up from scratch at their Rock Ridge Dairy. They’re becoming global leaders in the goat world, as they’ve worked with a manufacturer in Holland to develop a first-of-its- kind rotary robotic goat milking system that will cut their milking time dramatically; and software developers from Israel have been on the farm designing a program that will allow them to tailor feed for each animal and track their milk production.

It was inspiring to hear the stories of these farm families and how they’ve met challenges head on to grow and develop their farm businesses.

I also got to rub shoulders with a thousand folks from the farm and agri-business world at one of my favorite annual events, the Farm Credit Canada Forum, held in Red Deer. The farm lending agency prides itself on providing learning along with lending, and giving producers a chance to look at the big picture of their ag world with fresh eyes.

Gold medal skeleton racer and proud prairie boy Jon Montgomery urged the audience to take small steps outside their comfort zones to find out what they’re capable of and to grow, as he used examples from his own racing career.

“Things are only out of reach if you put them there” and “confidence is key” were a couple of his key messages, along with the importance of teamwork, even in what seem to be ‘individual’ events. He also urged people

Valeant to cut annual U.S. drug prices by US$600M

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Valeant Pharmaceuticals plans to deliver up to US$600 million in annual savings to the U.S. health-care system starting next year after agreeing to cut the prices of several of its drugs as part of distribution agreements with the popular Walgreens retail chain.

The Quebec-based company said it will drop wholesale prices for branded prescription-based skin and eye-care products by 10 per cent.

The price reductions under the 20-year agreement with one of the largest American drug chains will be introduced in six to nine months, with

to celebrate small victories along the way.

Stanley Cup winner Ryan Walter has a successful career now coaching businesses to better performance, by choosing the right mindset. He encouraged farmers to spend more time ‘above the red zone’ focusing on positive outcomes and solutions instead of past negative experiences or worries.

Calgary entrepreneur Arlene Dickinson shared her story of humble beginnings and early struggles, which taught her valuable life lessons that helped develop the business savvy that has taken her far. It was her kids that gave her the courage to attend a Dragon’s Den audition, and her willingness to take on Kevin O’Leary even then over what she believed, which served her well during her time on the show and in her daily work. “What you do matters” was one note she left with the audience.

However it’s hard to look back at the past month in agriculture without addressing the elephant on the scene, and that’s the Bill 6 firestorm. The issue ignited more emotion and visible action than I’ve seen over a farm issue for decades. Perhaps it became a flashpoint for producers tired of being misunderstood and forced to defend many different elements of their way of life. The level of engagement by young people in the debate is also noteworthy.

Now that the legislative framework has passed, though, the real work on the issue begins. Developing policy and regulation can be tedious, but it will be imperative for farmers to step up, and follow up, by being active participants in the upcoming sessions. It’s clear many in the current government are a long way from the farm, and need help understanding the challenges of this family-oriented and unique work

environment, where a traditional nine to five approach is unknown. Achieving progress now will involve patience, time and some calm common sense.

Politicians are people too. They can make mistakes, get overwhelmed, or dig in their heels. Instead of just the critical frustration from the farm community, what about an adopt-an-MLA for a day – inviting them for a real life educational farm experience (caution — shovelling manure all day is probably not a good idea!)?

I heard another speaker this month point out change is never easy, and we can be dragged into it, or decide to lead the way. I wonder, then, if this may be the chance to make Alberta’s farm safety and worker protection legislation the most practical in all of Canada. As last ones in, we can learn from the good and bad aspects of similar legislation in other provinces.

A strong message about the passion farmers have for their business and way of life has been delivered to the government, loudly and clearly. The next steps from both sides are critical in determining if the broken trust can be repaired. At stake is the next four years for farm/government relations.

The time has come to move forward.

And it’s a fitting opportunity to do so in this season where angels first delivered tidings of peace and goodwill to shepherds with their flocks in the field.

May you experience the true joy of Christmas this year.

Dianne Finstad is a veteran broadcaster and reporter who has covered agricultural news in Central Alberta for more than 30 years. From the Field appears monthly in the Advocate.

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I had the opportunity to meet and hear from Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmer nominees at the recent national awards event in Edmonton.

Each one of the six couples nominated has approached DIANNE their role in agFINSTAD riculture with innovation FROM THE FIELD and passion.

The Simmons of Pure Holsteins were the first to bring robotic milkers to Newfoundland, using technology to make their farm lifestyle more family friendly.

The Pawluks of Manitoba bought the grain elevator in Birtle and turned it into a grain cleaning facility, and have become a major force in the flax food world. Proskos, of Saskatchewan, have diversified their farm by setting up an ag retail business to serve the Rose Valley community. The Quebec dairy farmers have focused on genetic improvements for their Ayrshire cattle, becoming leaders in using social media to interact with consumers, as well as do business.

Although all were deserving, two families were chosen to represent the OYF program nationally for the next year. The Cronins of Ontario got into the pork business just as it began to nosedive, but were determined to make it work. They now have built their business to include five farming operations, including several hog finishing farms in the U.S. Their six chil-

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 128.44 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 34.41 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.64 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . 10.78 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.18 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.41 Cdn. National Railway . . 74.85 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 171.63 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 30.32 Capital Power Corp . . . . 16.05 Cervus Equipment Corp 13.80 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 50.57 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 42.53 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 17.84 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.80 General Motors Co. . . . . 34.54 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 22.54 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.77 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 41.46 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 34.24 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 39.86 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . . 4.36 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 47.00 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 121.00 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 14.29 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 65.75 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market posted a triple-digit gain and recovered some of its recent losses Tuesday as the price of oil surged, while New York markets were buoyed by expectations of the first interest-rate hike by the Fed since the Great Recession.

The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 224.08 points at 12,919.57 as the price of January benchmark crude oil rose for a second day, up $1.04 to end trading at US$37.35 a barrel.

The TSX had lost nearly 630 points since oil prices slid below US$40 a barrel on Dec. 3.

Gareth Watson, director of the Investment Management Group at Richardson GMP, said the recovery was due in part to the massive sell-off in commodities and equities over the past week and a half.

“There’s a bit of a knee-jerk reaction here where I think some of the buyers are stepping in,” he said.

“Nothing massively changed overnight, but people might be sniffing around for a bargain.”

In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average rose 156.41 points to close at 17,524.91, while the broader S&P 500 index advanced 21.47 points to end at 2,043.41 and the Nasdaq jumped 43.13 points to 4,995.36.

Watson said traders are focused on the outcome of the two-day policy rate meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve, which winds up Wednesday.

The Fed is widely expected to raise interest rate for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis as America’s economy is finally showing signs of life.

Watson said the bigger questions now are how big the rate hike will be and how fast the central bank will raise rates in

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“We haven’t had a rate hike in the United States or Canada in a very long time, so that verdict is still out,” he said.

Every night, banks and financial institutions across the United States seek to balance their books by lending money to one another that is held by the Federal Reserve. The Fed sets the interest rate on this overnight lending, and that rate is used as a benchmark for the interest rates on everything from credits cards to mortgages.

Normally, higher interest rates would be negative for the stock market, in part because an increase in the Fed’s overnight rate makes it more expensive for many market participants who borrow money to invest.

Yet Watson said the market is expected to react positively to a rate “liftoff” by the Fed as it would send a signal that the U.S. central bank believes in the overall strength of the country’s continuing economic recovery.

Other commodities didn’t fare as well as oil in the day’s trading.

January natural gas fell 7.2 cents to settle at US$1.822 per mmBtu, while February gold fell $1.80 to end trading at US$1,061.60 a troy ounce and March copper lost 5.5 cents to US$2.057 a pound.

The Canadian dollar was unchanged on the day at 72.79 cents US. FINANCIALHIGHLIGHTS Highlights at the close Tuesday at world financial market trading.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 12,919.57, up 224.08 points Dow — 17,524.91, up 156.41 points S&P 500 — 2,043.41, up 21.47 points

Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 79.43 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 37.10 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.17 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 14.70 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 41.68 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 1.05 Penn West Energy . . . . . 1.420 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 5.09 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 35.13 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 0.580 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 1.87 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 36.16 Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1200 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 78.69 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 56.55 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92.97 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 22.68 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 34.50 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 35.10 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 88.63 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 20.68 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 40.54 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.55 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 73.65 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 43.21 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.92

Nasdaq — 4,995.36, up 43.13 points Currencies: Cdn — 72.79 cents US, unchanged Pound — C$2.0657, down 1.37 cents Euro — C$1.5004, down 0.85 of a cent Euro — US$1.0922, down 0.61 of a cent Oil futures: US$37.35 per barrel, up $1.04 (January contract) Gold futures: US$1,061.60 per oz., down $1.80 (February contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $19.592 oz., up 2.3 cents $629.88 kg., up 74 cents ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: Jan. ‘16 $2.30 lower $475.20 March ‘16 $2.40 lower $484.90 May ‘16 $3.20 lower $491.70 July ‘16 $3.40 lower $496.80 Nov. ‘16 $5.30 lower $491.90 Jan. ‘17 $5.50 lower $495.40 March ‘17 $5.50 lower $495.40 May ‘17 $5.50 lower $495.40 July ‘17 $5.50 lower $495.40 Nov. ‘17 $5.50 lower $495.40 Jan. ‘18 $5.50 lower $495.40.

Barley (Western): March ‘16 $7.00 lower $184.00 May ‘16 $7.00 lower $190.00 July ‘16 $5.00 lower $192.00 Oct. ‘16 $5.00 lower $192.00 Dec. ‘16 $5.00 lower $192.00 March ‘17 $5.00 lower $192.00 May ‘17 $5.00 lower $192.00 July ‘17 $5.00 lower $192.00 Oct. ‘17 $5.00 lower $192.00 Dec. ‘17 $5.00 lower $192.00.

Tuesday’s estimated volume of trade: 480,180 tonnes of canola 500 tonnes of barley (Western Barley). Total: 480,680.

Ex-Subway pitchman appeals child porn sentence

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ecuted the case, said he couldn’t comment because Elberger hadn’t filed a brief detailing the grounds for Fogle’s appeal. Elberger said he has to file that brief by Jan. 25.

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago will hear the appeal.

Fogle admitted that he paid for sex at New York City hotels with girls who were 16 or 17 years old and that he had received child pornography produced by the head of his anti-obesity charity, Russell Taylor.

Taylor was sentenced last week to 27 years in prison after pleading guilty to 12 counts of child exploitation and one count of distributing child pornography.

Prosecutors say Taylor used hidden cameras in his Indianapolis-area homes to secretly film 12 minors who were nude, changing clothes, or engaged in other activities.

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Supporters of the communist-affiliated union PAME shout slogans during an anti-austerity rally in Athens, on Tuesday. Lawmakers in Greece are set to sanction the right to sell bad business loans from local banks to overseas funds as part of a new austerity bill demanded by bailout lenders from the rest of the eurozone.

Howard Stern, Sirius XM agree to five-year deal

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Much has changed for Howard Stern and SiriusXM since their first deal a decade ago — except for their desire to stay in business together.

The company announced Tuesday its third five-year deal to keep Stern’s radio show at SiriusXM, together with a longer-term video arrangement that will allow fans to see as well as hear his program and have access to 30 years of career highlights.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

Since it includes a 12-year provision giving Sirius control of Stern’s archives, it is likely well north of the $500-million deal made when he moved from terrestrial to satellite radio in 2006, which was then an important step in establishing a fledgling industry.

Once radio’s ultimate shock jock known for salacious material, Stern at 61 has grown mellower and the show’s signature is becoming its in-depth interviews with celebrities like Bill Murray, Gwyneth Paltrow, Neil Young, Bradley Cooper, Chris Rock and others.

The kind of edgy material in which Stern once specialized is now available widely on the Internet, said Scott Greenstein, Sirius president and chief content officer. His stint as a judge on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, which ended this past summer, also presented a

different side of Stern to an audience that may only have known his reputation.

“Stern has had to evolve more into what he always was — an amazingly authentic performer, intelligent and authentic,” said Michael Harrison, publisher of Talkers, a radio trade publication.

Sirius, meanwhile, is the house that Stern built. A money-losing venture with 600,000 subscribers when he signed, it merged with competitor XM in 2008 and now has 29 million subscribers and annual revenue of $4.5 billion, with more than $1 billion in profits. Seven in 10 new cars sold are equipped with its service.

Tuesday’s deal eliminates the last short-term worry for investors about the company, said Matthew Harrigan, an analyst at Wunderlich Securities, Inc. Shares of SiriusXM Holdings Inc. rose 12 cents, or 3 per cent, to $4.12 in morning trading. They are up almost 18 per cent so far this year.

Stern had his own unique take on the company’s prospects.

“If you are not listening to SiriusXM and The Howard Stern Show, then you are really more like a zombie, a rotting corpse monster, living half a life, deadened and blackened inside,” he said.

“It’s as if you were still watching black and white television while shopping in actual stores on your way to the post office to fax a memo.”

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Rebels late goal cracks Ice

BY ADVOCATE STAFF Rebels 4 Ice 2 CRANBROOK — The Kootenay Ice have recorded a Western Hockey League low six wins this season, but are capable of throwing a scare into the top teams.

The Red Deer Rebels were reminded of that Tuesday and needed a pair of late goals to secure a 4-2 victory over the Ice before 1,794 fans at Western Financial Place.

“It was a battle and a strange game in a lot of ways. There were some strange goals,” said Red Deer GM/head coach Brent Sutter. “Their second goal was a lucky break for them and on our second goal early in the third period we got a lucky break.”

Sutter was referring to Rebels captain Wyatt Johnson’s marker a mere 10 seconds into the final frame that gave the visitors a 2-1 lead, then a goal from Dallas Hines that evened the count 13 minutes later.

Colton Bobyk notched the winner at 15:45 and Evan Polei, with his 11th of the season, added insurance in the final minute. Rebels forward Adam Musil opened the scoring at 4:12 of the second period and Austin Wellsby replied for the Ice late in the middle stanza.

Rebels netminder Rylan Toth, who earned second-star honours, made 29 saves, two more than Kootenay stopper Wyatt Hoflin in the tightly-played contest.

“We worked and competed and so did they,” said Sutter. “I thought both teams played hard. There are no easy games in this league, you have to play hard.

“We’re without three very good defencemen, but we can’t use that as an excuse,” added Sutter, in reference to Kayle Doetzel and Josh Mahura, both injured, and Haydn Fleury, who is with the Canadian national junior team. “The guys who are playing have to continue to improve and get better.

“I thought that we were good in a lot of areas tonight, and we battled. We found a way to win on the road and that’s what matters.”

Bobyk picked up a pair of assists to finish the evening with three points and was named third star of the game.

“He and (fellow defenceman Nelson Nogier) were steady, they were both solid,” said Sutter.

Forward Austin Adamson, who underwent hip surgery in the summer, made his 2015-16 Rebels debut Tuesday and drew praise from Sutter.

“He played well for it being his first game back,” said Sutter. “I thought he and his linemates Jeff de Wit and Reese Johnson were all pretty solid tonight.”

The Rebels will close out the pre-Christmas portion of their schedule with home games Friday (8 p.m.) and Saturday versus the Ice and the Lethbridge Hurricanes. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

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Sylvan Lake H.J. Cody Laker Meghan Meier, 2, defends against a charging Notre Dame Cougar Ireland Black during high school basketball action at Notre Dame on Tuesday.

Up tempo style has Cougars girl’s team off to strong start

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR If you have the horses you might as well gallop.

“I’d like to a be a little more up tempo team this year and I think I have the athletes to do that,” Notre Dame Cougars coach Ed Major said Tuesday, following his club’s 57-51 senior high girls basketball win over the visiting Sylvan Lake H.J. Cody Lakers.

Major, in his first year on the girls bench after handling head coaching duties with the senior boys Cougars the previous three seasons, has three returning players in guard Ayzhel Tultog and posts Gemma Davis and Hayley Hollings, all Grade 12 students.

“All three of them were integral parts of last year’s team, Gemma and Hayley especially on the inside,” said Major. “They really provided a lot of scoring for the team.”

Major expects that and more from his veterans this season, and he also likes the ability and potential of his first-year players. The rookies are Grade 10 point guards Erin Tanagras and Ireland Black, Grade 11 guard Shae Best, Grade 11 wings Kamryn Henderson, Kennedy Sommerville and Sarah Koopmans, Grade 11 post Lexi Kowalchuk and Grade 12 post

Heather Daniel.

“My Grade 10 girls can handle the ball and they can run,” said Major. “I think I have the girls who can shoot from the wing and then we have our post players who are pretty dominant.

“We’re hoping to be able to get down the court and if we don’t get a good shot away, then get it inside.”

The Cougars finished 6-3 in league play last season, then lost in the zone semifinals. With Red Deer hosting the 2016 provincials in March, two city schools will gain berths.

Major is all but conceding the Lindsay Thurber Raiders one of the spots.

“Thurber is a pretty good team, so it might be between us and Hunting Hills. We’re going to battle it out for that second spot,” he said.

“We’ll see what happens when we play Hunting Hills. They have some tall girls and some experience as well.

“It’s going to be a battle, for sure.”

Notre Dame faces Hunting Hills in league play Feb. 23, two weeks after the Cougars clash with Lindsay Thurber.

Davis paced the Cougars with 23 points Tuesday, while Best and Black each scored 11. Megan Steenbergen netted 15 points for the Lakers, who also got 14 from Alli Kondor and 12 from Erin Bryenton.

The victory gave Notre Dame a 3-0 record heading into the Christmas break.

“I was hoping to have that record at this point,” said Major. “The girls have made it a little tougher on themselves than they’ve probably had to, but the teams we’ve played are all scrappy teams and their guard play was really good.

“We’ve played against Grade 12 guards and our guards are in Grade 10 and 11. But our guard play is improving, they are definitely learning.”

Later, the Notre Dame senior boys dropped an 87-82 decision to H.J. Cody while being outscored 17-7 from the free-throw line.

Cody White paced the Cougars with 25 points and Josh Ballantyne netted 18 before fouling out.

• In another senior girls game Tuesday, the Raiders cruised past Innisfail 84-26 at Lindsay Thurber.

Kiera Fujimoto led the Raiders with 20 points, while Kelsey Lalor drained 17 and Hayley Lalor scored 10. Innisfail’s top scorer was Emily McCook with 14 points.

In the boys contest, the Raiders got 23 points from Ben Pasiuk in a 9626 victory. Vince Barbuco added 18 points for the hosts and Andrew Ma scored 17. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

Carey Price named year’s top Canadian athlete LOU MARSH AWARD

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Montreal Canadiens’ goalie Carey Price makes a save during an NHL game in Vancouver, B.C., in October. Price has won the 2015 Lou Marsh Trophy winner as Canada’s top athlete, professional or amateur.

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price says he hasn’t built a trophy room in his house yet, even if the awards are starting to pile up.

Price became the first hockey goaltender to win the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada’s top athlete on Tuesday.

“I was actually surprised at that because this country’s had so many outstanding goaltenders, which speaks volumes of our athletic system in general,” he said.

“We have so many great athletes, year after year, putting up such great performances.

“To be able to top some of those is truly honouring.”

Price hit career highs with 44 wins, a 1.96 goals-against average and a .933 save percentage for Montreal in the 2014-15 season.

He also won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s best goaltender, the Hart Trophy as the league’s most valuable player as voted by the Professional Hockey Writer’s Association and earned the Ted Lindsay Award as the NHL MVP as judged by his fellow players. He also shared the Wil-

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liam M. Jennings Trophy for fewest goals allowed with Corey Crawford of the Chicago Blackhawks.

“I’m going to be trying to put together a man cave this summer in Kelowna, so maybe it will go there,” said Price, who joined some the greatest names in Canadian sport history to win the award. “Obviously it’s truly an honour to be a part of those names.

“It’s definitely special to me. I’m going to be proud of that for the rest of my life.”

Price’s 44 wins set a record for most in a season by a Canadiens goaltender and was tied for fifth for most in a season.

The 28-year-old from Anahim Lake, B.C., is only the second player in the storied history of the Canadiens franchise to win four NHL awards in one season.

He is the third Lou Marsh winner from the Canadiens after Guy Lafleur and Maurice (Rocket) Richard.

Asked which names he was proudest to join as winners of the award, he said Olympic 100-metres gold medallist Donovan Bailey. And hockey great Wayne Gretzky of course.

“Basically all the hockey players,” he added.

“Every young kid looks up to hockey athletes, but we’ve

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had so many great performances in the Olympics over the years.

“I think everyone looks forward to watching those and watching our athletes compete. Not only just compete, but compete for medals. It’s an honour to be compared with athletes in other sports, that’s what makes this unique.”

Price, who has been out of action since late November with a lower body injury, said his rehab is going well. He was to miss at least six weeks, which would put his return in early January, and won’t need surgery.

“I’m feeling well — just to get rid of the elephant in the room,” he said with a laugh.

“The progress is exactly as it should be going.

“The time line hasn’t changed.”

The Lou Marsh award is selected annually by a panel of sports journalists from across Canada and is named after the former Toronto Star sports editor.

It’s been awarded every year since 1936 — save for a stretch from 1942-44 — with a hockey player winning 13 times.

Bobsledder Kaillie Humphries won the award in 2014.

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Rangers snap Oilers’ win streak

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Rangers 4 Oilers 2 NEW YORK — Henrik Lundqvist knows one game is not a cure-all for the New York Rangers’ recent ills.

What it could be, though, is an antibiotic.

“This was just so needed, this win, I think for so many reasons,” the star goalie said after the Rangers ended Edmonton’s six-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory Tuesday night.

Rick Nash and Mats Zuccarello each had a goal and an assist, Dylan McIlrath scored his first NHL goal and Jesper Fast added an empty-netter in the final seconds to help the Rangers snap a three-game skid. Keith Yandle finished with two assists, and Lundqvist stopped 18 shots.

“We did a really good job staying focused on what we talked about: being focused and going in here and really paying attention to what needed to be done to win a game,” Lundqvist said.

Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle scored for Edmonton. Anders Nilsson made 17 saves.

“For the most part it was a good effort,” Hall said.

“One-goal games usually are decided by little plays, little mistakes, and we made more than they did.”

Back home after allowing a total of 14 goals in road losses to Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary last week, New York led 1-0 at the first intermission thanks to Zuccarello’s 14th and significantly improved coverage in the defensive zone.

The Rangers limited Edmonton to six shots in the period, and 16 seconds after Oscar Lindberg’s hooking penalty expired, Zuccarello converted Yandle’s feed from the left circle to open the scoring.

Unlike the losses in Western Canada in which New York yielded 89 shots in three games, the Rangers held Edmonton to 20 shots for the game.

“We’re used to being a top defensive team in the league,” Marc Staal said. “We were making some plays that are uncharacteristic.”

But the Oilers made the most of their chances in the second period, scoring twice.

Hall tied the game 5:12 into the second with his 15th of the season and sixth in six games. With Lindberg serving a hooking minor, Hall glided down the left wing before whipping a shot through Lundqvist.

The deadlock lasted all of 2:42.

McIlrath gave the Rangers a 2-1 lead at 7:54. The 23-year-old one-timed Yandle’s pass past Nilsson before getting mobbed by teammates.

“It was unbelievable,” McIlrath said. “I just tried to bear down and get it clean off my stick. It didn’t

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New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist falls on the puck as Edmonton Oilers defenseman Brandon Davidson (88) tries to score on the rebound during the third period of an NHL game Tuesday, in New York. really register until I saw the reaction on some guys’ faces.”

Edmonton drew even for the second time in the period on Eberle’s eighth goal at 18:20. The sequence began with Rangers defenceman Brady Skjei turning the puck over in the neutral zone to Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. The Edmonton centre found a streaking Eberle, whose quick wrist shot eluded Lundqvist.

New York took its third lead 59 seconds later on Nash’s power-play goal. Only 13 seconds after Edmonton was penalized for having too many men on the ice, Nash fired a low shot that Nilsson stopped, but the big left wing drove to the net and jammed in the rebound for his 10th of the season.

“Timely goals and timely saves were a very big part of our early success,” New York coach Alain Vigneault said. “There’s no doubt that instead of going

into our dressing room after two (periods) with a tie, the power-play goal (gave) us a little bit of momentum.”

In the third period, New York took three penalties in succession. First, Staal was called for slashing Anton Lander. Almost immediately after that minor expired, Staal was whistled for high-sticking Leon Draisaitl. And 1:42 after Staal’s second penalty of the period, J.T. Miller was assessed a minor for high-sticking Eric Gryba.

But Edmonton was only able to fire three shots on Lundqvist during the three power plays, and finished 1 for 6 on the man advantage. New York went 1 for 5.

“We had our chances but we just didn’t capitalize and it was there for us,” Eberle said.

Fast’s empty-netter with 3.2 seconds left sealed it.

Lacombe to be new home of Generals

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR Growing weary of playing in front of small crowds in an antiquated facility and suffering financially in the process, the Bentley Generals will be on the move following the current hockey season.

When the 2016-17 Chinook Hockey League season opens, the Bentley Generals will be the Lacombe Generals.

The senior AAA team decided to relocate when Lacombe council on Monday gave the green light to a $3.4 million expansion of the Barnett Arena that will include the construction of five new dressing rooms, four for minor hockey and a 192 square metre (2,067 feet) space for the Generals.

According to Generals general manager Jeff McInnis, the club had no choice but to move, considering the age, relatively small size and location of their long-time facility — the Bentley Arena — and the fact that fan attendance has fallen off in recent years.

“Two things, which may be one and the same,” McInnis began Tuesday. “We couldn’t get people to come and watch us, and we believe part of that is the geographics — people don’t want to drive out there and the rink doesn’t lend us to getting people out there.

“So you’re always fighting a battle that you felt you couldn’t overcome. You were always defending the hockey and defending the arena , defending the drive … but eventually you get tired and realize you

have to stop defending everything and just move.

The public masses are screaming at you to move.

“Our hands were tied with what we had to work with. We probably stayed a few years longer than we should have, but that’s where home has been, that’s who we are.”

In the end, it came down to finances. Operating a senior AAA hockey team is an expensive proposition, particularly for a successful franchise such as the Generals who have been to multiple Allan Cup championship tournaments over the years in various areas of the country.

The Generals have competed in Allan Cups in southern Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland, Manitoba and northern British Columbia. Bentley is a two-time national champion, having won in 2008 at Steinbach, Man., and 2013 in Red Deer, and has been Allan Cup runner-up on four occasions.

“With the successful runs we’ve had, we never had a chance to put money in the bank. We were always starting at zero or behind because of the costs of travelling,” said McInnis. “Even in the seasons we did make money we were playing off debts from the year before. It can cost $60,000 to $80,000 to get to an Allan Cup.” The fact that they will move into a new, spacious locker room was key to the club’s decision to relocate.

“We built a wonderful dressing room in Bentley and so we couldn’t move without that (promise of a new space). We told Lacombe that is what we need,” said McInnis.

“What helps us tremendously is they’ve upgraded

their arena substantially but one thing they haven’t done is build new minor hockey dressing rooms. So our timing is really good because of that.”

The Generals are banking on the notion that the move will provide fans with a refresher of sorts, that it will rekindle their interest in senior hockey.

“Ten years ago this was new to people and our winning had a romance to it,” said McInnis. “There’s a complacency that sets in, people just take it for granted that we’re good. Maybe they think it’s easy to be good. I’m biased but I feel it’s not easy to be good.

I take pride in what we’ve done and I hope people will come and watch us.”

While the move to Lacombe should be a boon for the team, McInnis insisted that he and the entire Generals organization will forever be grateful for the support they received from the people of Bentley.

“It’s been a pretty successful run, we’ve done things that no other team in Alberta has done, ever,” said McInnis. “There’s not a lot of two-time Allan Cup champion teams anymore because they usually fold due to expenses.

“What we’ve accomplished in Bentley is because of the people there. The success has been generated by that group of fans, so we have to thank them and I hope they don’t just forget us. We’ll be just 10 minutes east of them and we’ll still be the Generals.

“We will still be chasing Allan Cups and I hope that people understand that we didn’t leave because we wanted to. We left so that we could sustain operations.” gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

Vipers to host memorable last provincials at Arena

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR The Red Deer Vipers are fully aware of the significance of being the last team to play for a provincial title in the Red Deer Arena.

The Vipers will host the Alberta junior B hockey championship March 31 to April 3 in the Arena, which is scheduled for demolition shortly after.

“For us, it’s really exciting to have the chance to host the provincials especially with it being the year the building will close,” Vipers general manager Wade Krusky said Tuesday at the Arena, following a Hockey Alberta press conference to announce a new title sponsor and most of the provincial hosts sites for the 2015-16 season.

“We’re just really excited to be a part of it. There’s a lot of memories in this building. My son played minor hockey here his whole life and if you go back 30 to 40 years there’s been a lot of real big names who have played in and won championships in this arena.”

Vipers player Mitch Morrison reiterated Krusky’s sentiments.

“It’s really exciting to be hosting provincials, it’s the last year for the arena and there’s a lot of history here,” he said.

“It’s been 10 years since this team won provincials and westerns and hopefully we can win a championship in this building.”

In a perfect world, the Vipers would go into the provincials as Heritage Junior League champions, or at least as one of the league finalists. Red Deer currently sits third in the

league’s Northern Division with a 15-6-3 record.

“That is always the goal and it’s a goal we set at the start of the season — that we don’t want to go in just as the host, that we want to earn our way there,” said Krusky.

“So far the season has gone fairly well. We’re struggling right now with injuries, but that happens every year and we know that come February and March we’re going to be at our best.”

The new title sponsor for the 2016 Hockey Alberta provincials is ATB Financial.

“As an Alberta-based company we do our research and we found that 89 per cent of Canadians have an affiliation with hockey,” said ATB vice-president of community initiatives John Windwick.

“We’re a proud community partner and we couldn’t be happier to be part of the Hockey Alberta provincials, primarily because this is the time for kids to reach long-time dreams.”

ATB Financial also works with NHL players and the Alberta-based Western Hockey League teams.

• Four other Central Alberta communities will host provincial championships in March.

The midget female A provincials will be held March 10-13 at Olds, while Rimbey will host the peewee C championship during the same time frame.

From March 17-20, the atom A provincials will be staged at Lacombe and the atom female tournament will be held at Innisfail. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate. com

Calgary Flames Kris Russell scores a goal against Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne during overtime Tuesday, in Nashville, Tenn.

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Flames get rare road win in overtime

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Falmes 2 Predators 1 (OT) NASHVILLE — The Calgary Flames started their three-game road trip in a way that’s been unusual for them this season.

They won.

Kris Russell scored 1:23 into overtime and Calgary beat the Nashville Predators 2-1 Tuesday night for its sixth straight victory and first on the road since Nov. 13.

“This is a huge road trip for us, and we wanted to start on a good note,” coach Bob Hartley said.

TJ Brodie also scored for the Flames, who improved to an NHL-best 8-1 in overtime.

It was just their fourth win away from home this season and first since beating Washington 3-2 in overtime last month.

Cody Hodgson scored on

his first career penalty shot for Nashville, which lost its second straight at home. The Predators dropped to 2-6 in overtime games, with both wins coming in shootouts back in October.

Nashville coach Peter Laviolette said the overtime games have ended the same way, with the Predators having chances to win and not converting.

“They didn’t drop for us, and that’s what happened in the previous games as well,” Laviolette said. “As soon as it doesn’t happen, it turns around and goes back the other way.”

Karri Ramo stopped a shot from Nashville forward Filip Forsberg in the opening seconds of overtime, then Russell finished a 2-on-1 with a wrister past Pekka Rinne on an assist from Johnny Gaudreau for the defenceman’s second goal this sea-

son.

Russell credited Ramo and Dougie Hamilton for getting the puck to Gaudreau.

“I was just going to the far post,” Russell said. “A guy like that, you just keep your stick on the ice and try to put it away, and I did. Johnny makes an incredible pass.

When you have special players like that making plays, it’s a lot of fun.”

Russell’s goal gave Calgary its latest win over Nashville after sweeping the series last season.

Nashville managed to kill off four power plays, including 2 minutes of 5-on-3 in the second period.

The Predators wrapped up a three-game homestand in disappointing fashion despite outshooting another opponent, this time 22-21. They are 7-9-3 when outshooting an opponent.

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AIMÉ (B0XER) Marjorie Irene July 7, 1917 - Dec. 9, 2015 It is with heavy hearts the family of Marjorie Aimé announce her peaceful passing at Bethany Collegeside on December 9, 2015 at the age of 98 years with her family at her side. Left to cherish Marjorie’s memory is her loving husband of 35 years Harry; daughter-in-law, Jean Boxer of Red Deer; grandchildren, Donny (Lonnie) Boxer of Penhold and their children Shawn, Shyla and Mason; and Sherri (Ky) Ngo of Red Deer; and several nieces and nephews.

Marjorie is also survived by stepdaughter, Janet Aimé of Ladysmith, BC; step grandchildren, Michelle, Aja, Marlon, Mackenzie, Harry Jr. and Chase; and 5 stepgreatgranchildren. Marjorie was predeceased by her first husband, Albert Boxer; sons, Donald and Edward “Ted” Boxer; sister, Evelyn Morris; brother-in-law, Jack Morris; brother, Douglas Perrin; and stepson, Michael Aimé. Her journey started at age 23 when she ventured to Aklavik, NT to work in the residential school. Marjorie met and married Bert Boxer, lived in a cabin on their trapline and had her 2 boys.

In 1953 they moved to Yellowknife until 1975 where Bert’s retirement took them to Edmonton.

Sadly Bert passed away in 1978. She reconnected with Harry who she had gone to school with and they got married in Oct. ‘80. Harry and Marj lived in Ft. McMurray until moving to Red Deer in 2005 and they were able to travel to many places which brought her much joy and happiness.

Marjorie was always involved with various clubs and organizations until her later years. She loved to dance from a young age. Scottish dancing in McMurray was Marj and Harry’s weekly social entertainment. She sang in the church choir, belonged to bridge clubs and always had a knitting project to complete. And to the staff on B2 at Bethany, a big thank you for the wonderful and dedicated care you gave Marjorie for 6 years. Her big smile showed that she was happy there. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150 67 Street. For those who wish to pay their last respects, a viewing will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on December 19.

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Canada’s lugers look for home track magic again in Calgary

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Canada’s luge team is in flux heading into their home stop on the World Cup. Veteran Sam Edney is taking the season off to heal nagging injuries accumulated over 16 years of sliding and also to pursue a commerce degree.

Canada’s most decorated slider Alex Gough will compete in women’s singles Friday in Calgary, but is racing less these days in order to take civil engineering classes.

Arianne Jones, who won bronze in last year’s World Cup in Calgary, sat out the first three World Cups this season to heal a serious back injury. Her first race of the season will be Friday at Canada Olympic Park.

The Canadians were stellar on their home track in 2014. Edney won gold, Gough and Jones took silver and bronze respectively, and the doubles team of Justin Snith and Tristan Walker collected a bronze.

That performance will be difficult to match in 2015, particularly because of the U.S. team’s strong start to the season.

Gough has earned over 20 World Cup and world championship medals since 2010. The first North American to consistently challenge the traditional dominance of German women was fourth at the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.

The 27-year-old Calgarian came home from Sochi wanting to start planning for life after sport. Now in her second year of balancing school and sliding, her race preparation this week includes writing university ex-

ams.

“They’re not conflicting with races, which they could,” Gough said Tuesday at COP’s Ice House. “It’s a little stressful until Wednesday at 6:30 and then I’m done and I get to relax and slide.

“Hopes and goals are to have a really great race, great runs and see where that lands me.”

Gough took bronze in Germany to open this season and then skipped a World Cup in Lake Placid, N.Y., for school. She was second after her first run in Park City, Utah, last Friday, but dropped to sixth because of a mistake on her second pass down the track.

Gough will race five of eight World Cups and the world championship in 2015-16. Her parents are both civil engineers and her brother will also be one when he graduates.

Gough wants to finish her degree in 2016 and then prepare for the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

“For me, I don’t know what my plan is after 2018, but if I retire and start school, I don’t want to be starting at 31,” Gough explained.

“It’s tough enough being a mature student at my age now with first and second year. It’s nice to have a head start on it.”

Edney’s absence impacts Canada’s relay team. Edney, Gough and Walker and Snith were fourth in Sochi and have won World Cup and world championship medals together.

The situation is frustrating for Wolfgang Staudinger. Canada’s coach of eight years came from Germany where athletes don’t worry about money or careers.

German lugers are employed by the army or the police force. They’re paid to slide and have a career when they retire.

“They don’t have to worry about studies or an income,” Staudinger said. “That’s the reason these guys slide until 35 years of age.”

The World Cup opens Friday with men’s doubles and women’s singles followed by men’s singles and new sprint races Saturday.

In sprint races, the clock starts lower down the track. Winners are determined over one run instead of the combined time of two.

The world governing body of luge tested sprints on the World Cup circuit last season and will introduce it to the 2016 world championships.

Gough was second and Edney third in the Calgary sprints last year.

“They’re worth full World Cup points. We have to take them seriously because they are a legitimate race,” Snith said.

Jones, 25, suffered a stress fracture in her lower back while training in June.

“I wasn’t sure if I was ever going to be racing again,” Jones said. “To go from that to be able to race this week, I have a whole new perspective and I’m really excited.”

Canada’s lugers collaborated with local artists and children who have suffered brain injuries on new helmets, which the Canadians will wear for the first time in Calgary.

The helmets will be auctioned off in February to raise money for the Helmets for Heroes and for programs assisting children with brain injuries.

Catalina swim team members make waves in Calgary Seven members of the Red Deer Catalina Swim Club set new qualifying times in the Alberta Age Group Challenge at Calgary during the weekend.

The new qualifiers are Annika Erickson (200m freestyle), Noah Thomas (200m free and 200m individual medley), Dalton Powell (200m free and 200m I.M.), Priya Thomas (200m free), Aislinn Morton (200m I.M.), Paige Paquin (400m free and 200m I.M.) and Dalia Morales (400m free).

Meanwhile, Tait Loyek placed second in each of the 50m and 100m breaststroke events, fourth in the 200m I.M., fifth in the 100m backstroke, sixth in the 100m back and seventh in the 100m butterfly.

Laina Powell was third in the 200m back, fourth in the 200m and 100m back, sixth in the 50 ‘fly and 200m free and seventh in the 100m free.

Anna Krieger and Cooper Waddle

finished sixth in the 100m ‘fly and 50m breast, respectively.

• Catalina swimmer Rebecca Smith was a three-time winner and set new records in all three events in the JP Fiset meet at Edmonton during the weekend.

Smith, 15, was golden in the 200-metre individual medley, 100m freestyle and 50m free, and was runner-up in the 200m backstroke and 400m free.

Kyla Leibel, 14, won four events — 100m free, 100m butterfly, 50m free and 400m free — and established a new meet record in the 100m ‘fly. She finished second in the 400m I.M. and 50m ‘fly and fourth in the 200m ‘fly.

Other Catalina individual top-five results, including ages of swimmers: First: Jayden Vale, 12, 100m ‘fly; Elizabeth Moore, 14, 100m back; Lauren Bettenson, 12, 50m free.

Second: Moore, 200m breast; Bettenson, 50m back, 100m free; Kristen

Jones wastes no time putting his stamp on Riders

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS REGINA — Chris Jones is cleaning house as the Saskatchewan Roughriders try to put their disappointing 2015 season behind them.

Jones, the Roughriders’ new general manager and head coach, cut 19 players from the Roughriders on Tuesday, wiping the slate clean from a 3-15 record.

Safety Tyron Brackenridge, running back Anthony Allen, defensive back Macho Harris and defensive back Terrell Maze are all longtime Roughriders who were released.

Brackenridge, Allen and Maze were scheduled to become free agents in February.

Receiver Taj Smith was also cut.

He is facing a charge of aggravated assault in relation to an altercation reported two years ago outside a Regina bar.

Also cut were defensive backs Weldon Brown, Marshay Green, Hugo Lopez, Junior Mertile and Alex Suber.

Linebackers Nathan Kanya, Kyle Norris and Ryan Wellman were released, as were defensive linemen Cameron Sheffield and Derek Walker.

Saskatchewan’s offence lost quarterback Blake Sims, running back Chad Spann, receiver Jamel Richardson and fullback Scott McHenry.

Earlier, the Riders gave Jeremy O’Day a new title with the CFL club, naming him assistant vice-president of football operations and administration.

He served as interim vice-president of football operations and general manager for the final nine games of the 2015 season. O’Day, who played 12 seasons with the Riders, joined the front office in 2011 and spent four seasons as assistant general manager and director of football operations.

The Roughriders also hired John Murphy to be their assistant vice-president of football operations and player personnel on Tuesday. He spent the last five seasons as Calgary Stampeders assistant GM and director of player personnel.

Trepanier, 16, 200m ‘fly.

Third: Josh Young, 15, 50m breaststroke (new provincial record); Moore, 50m breast; Bettenson, 200m back.

Fourth: Young, 200m breast; Trepanier, 100m ‘fly; Murray Duncan, 12, 100m ‘fly; Justin Valentine, 14, 400m I.M., 400m free.

Fifth: Vale, 50m ‘fly; Moore, 200m back; Kyra McMurray, 13, 100m breast; Bettenson, 50m ‘fly; Duncan, 50m back.

Relays top five: Second: 13-14 girls 200m medley (Leibel, Moore, Tanille Collicutt, Claire Halford).

Third: 12 and under boys 200m medley (Duncan, Jaden DeBruijn, Vale, River Roos).

Fifth: 12 and under boys 200m free (DeBruijn, Roos, Vale, Duncan); 13-14 girls 200m free (Leibel, Halford, McMurray, Bettenson).

(See Scoreboard on Page B9 for new Catalina qualifiers)

OLDS GRIZZLYS

Down Mustangs in shootout The Olds Grizzlys will close to within one game of the .500 mark if they can emerge victorious in their final two games prior to the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Christmas break.

The Grizzlys improved to 14-17-2 with a 7-6 shootout win over the host Calgary Mustangs Monday and host the Lloydminster Bobcats and Drumheller Dragons Friday and Saturday at the Sportsplex.

Wyatt Noskey led the Grizzlys past the Mustangs with two goals and two assists in regulation time. Tyr Thompson potted the shootout winner and also tallied in the opening period, while Riley Smith, Braydon Barker and Matthew Holzer also scored for the visitors in front of 216 fans at Father David Bauer Arena.

Taden Rattie and Davis Sheldon each notched two goals for the Mustangs, who got a 23-save performance from Felix Martin. Olds netminder Kurtis Chapman stopped 34 shots.

The Grizzlys sit in sixth place in the South Division, one point back of Drumheller.

SCOREBOARD Hockey GA 90 99 101 111 124 102

Pt 41 39 37 34 25 24

CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF 33 22 11 0 0 121 35 21 12 1 1 116 32 21 11 0 0 132 34 13 18 3 0 93 32 11 18 2 1 101 34 6 26 2 0 64

GA 94 108 99 113 127 144

Pt 44 44 42 29 25 14

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Pt Kelowna 32 24 7 1 0 128 93 49 Victoria 32 20 10 1 1 110 73 42 Prince George 31 19 10 1 1 104 89 40 Kamloops 29 15 10 3 1 109 95 34 Vancouver 33 10 19 2 2 94 120 24

Seattle Everett Spokane Portland Tri-City

U.S. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Pt 30 18 10 2 0 103 87 38 29 17 10 0 2 78 62 36 31 16 12 2 1 104 104 35 30 15 15 0 0 103 96 30 31 12 18 1 0 93 118 25

Tuesday’s results Kamloops 4 Regina 3 Kelowna 6 Swift Current 3 Lethbridge 5 Prince Albert 4 Medicine Hat 2 Edmonton 1 Red Deer 4 Kootenay 2 Prince George at Seattle, late Portland at Tri-City, late

Friday’s games Kamloops at Moose Jaw, 6 p.m.

Kelowna at Prince Albert, 6 p.m.

Saskatoon at Regina, 6 p.m.

Brandon at Swift Current, 6 p.m.

Lethbridge at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Calgary at Medicine Hat, 7:30 p.m.

Kootenay at Red Deer, 8 p.m.

Victoria at Prince George, 8 p.m.

Portland at Spokane, 8:05 p.m.

Everett at Vancouver, 8:30 p.m.

Tri-City at Seattle, 8:35 p.m.

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26 28 31 23 31 23 16 18 16 29 21 22 16 16 18 20 24 16 18 20 22 23 24 16 18 18 19 20 23 24

42 42 42 41 41 40 39 39 38 38 37 35 34 34 34 34 34 33 33 33 33 33 33 32 32 32 32 31 31 31

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 32 20 9 3 43 101 73 Detroit 31 16 9 6 38 79 79 Ottawa 31 16 10 5 37 97 93 Boston 29 16 9 4 36 93 80 Tampa Bay 32 16 13 3 35 78 73 Florida 31 15 12 4 34 81 75 Buffalo 32 13 16 3 29 74 86 Toronto 29 10 13 6 26 68 81 GF GA 89 63 94 74 90 77 76 75 68 71 66 86 77 96 76 100

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 31 23 6 2 48 107 80 St. Louis 32 18 10 4 40 82 78 Minnesota 29 16 7 6 38 79 68 Chicago 32 17 11 4 38 85 78 Nashville 31 15 10 6 36 81 81 Colorado 32 15 16 1 31 88 88 Winnipeg 31 14 15 2 30 85 95

Tuesday’s summary Rebels 4, Ice 2 First Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Zaharichuk Koo (slashing) 12:58, Alfaro Koo (boarding) 18:55.

Second Period 1. Red Deer, Musil 11 (Nogier) 4:12.

2. Kootenay, Wellsby 4 (Philp, Patterson) 17:53.

Penalties — Musil RD (cross-checking) 14:05.

Third Period 3. Red Deer, Johnson 7 (Bobyk) :10.

4. Kootenay, Hines 2 (Philp) 13:11.

5. Red Deer, Bobyk 9 (unassisted) 15:45.

6. Red Deer, Polei 11 (Bobyk, Pawlenchuk) 19:22 (-EN).

Penalties — Pederson RD (interference) 5:52.

Shots on goal Red Deer 13 7 11 — 31 Kootenay 11 6 14 — 31 Goal — Red Deer: Toth (W, 17-9-0) Kootenay: Hoflin (L, 4-18-1).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Red Deer: 0-2 Kootenay: 0-2.

WHL Scoring Leaders G 21 8 20 20 18 9 18

Adam Brooks, Reg Radel Fazleev, CAL Alex Forsberg, Vic Parker Bowles, TC Devante Stephens, Spo Egor Babenko, Let Jonathon Martin, SC Collin Shirley, Kam Tyler Wong, Let Nolan Patrick, Bra Keegan Kolesar, Sea Giorgio Estephan, Let Jesse Gabrielle, PG Matthew Phillips, Vic Justin Gutierrez, Let Noah Gregor, MJ Ethan Bear, Sea Jayce Hawryluk, Bra Dominic Turgeon, Por John Quenneville, Bra Brett Pollock, Edm Sam Steel, Reg Chad Butcher, MH Lane Bauer,Edm Cameron Hebig, Sas Brett Howden, MJ Dillon Dube, Kel Simon Stransky, P.A. Travis Sanheim, CAL Andrew Nielsen, Let

Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts Washington 29 21 6 2 44 N.Y. Rangers 32 19 9 4 42 N.Y. Islanders 32 18 9 5 41 New Jersey 31 16 11 4 36 Pittsburgh 29 15 11 3 33 Philadelphia 31 13 12 6 32 Carolina 31 12 14 5 29 Columbus 33 11 19 3 25

Wednesday’s games Kamloops at Brandon, 6 p.m.

Kelowna at Moose Jaw, 6 p.m.

Lethbridge at Saskatoon, 6:05 p.m.

Victoria at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Everett at Spokane, 8:05 p.m.

Tyson Baillie, Kel Brayden Burke, Let Dryden Hunt, MJ Reid Gardiner, P.A. Brayden Point, MJ Mathew Barzal, Sea Ivan Nikolishin, RD

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WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF Brandon 32 19 10 1 2 120 Prince Albert 32 18 11 2 1 100 Moose Jaw 31 16 10 4 1 112 Regina 33 15 14 2 2 100 Saskatoon 30 11 16 3 0 87 Swift Current 32 10 18 3 1 77

Red Deer Calgary Lethbridge Edmonton Medicine Hat Kootenay

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A 33 40 25 24 25 34 24

Pts 54 48 45 44 43 43 42

Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles 30 19 9 2 40 78 66 San Jose 30 15 14 1 31 78 79 Arizona 30 14 14 2 30 81 95 Calgary 30 14 14 2 30 80 104 Edmonton 32 14 16 2 30 87 96 Vancouver 32 11 13 8 30 81 92 Anaheim 29 11 13 5 27 56 73 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Monday’s Games Edmonton 3, Boston 2, OT Washington 4, Pittsburgh 1 Tampa Bay 2, Columbus 1 Ottawa 5, Los Angeles 3 Buffalo 2, Detroit 1 Tuesday’s Games New Jersey 2, Buffalo 0 Florida 5, N.Y. Islanders 1 N.Y. Rangers 4, Edmonton 2 Philadelphia 4, Carolina 3, OT Tampa Bay 5, Toronto 4, OT San Jose 3, Montreal 1 Calgary 2, Nashville 1, OT Minnesota 6, Vancouver 2 St. Louis 4, Winnipeg 3 Colorado 3, Chicago 0 Dallas 5, Columbus 1 Wednesday’s Games Ottawa at Washington, 5 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Boston, 6 p.m.

Today

Thursday’s Games Anaheim at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Florida at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

Vancouver at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

San Jose at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.

Nashville at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Edmonton at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

Calgary at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Colorado, 9 p.m.

Columbus at Arizona, 9 p.m.

• JV basketball: Notre Dame at Lindsay Thurber, Ponoka at Lacombe, Stettler at Sylvan Lake, Hunting Hills at Wetaskiwin, Rocky Mountain House at Camrose; girls at 6 p.m., boys to follow.

Thursday

Tuesday’s summaries Flames 2, Predators 1 (OT) First Period 1. Nashville, Hodgson 3 (unassisted) 5:09 (even-penalty-shot).

Penalties — Arvidsson Nash (holding) 18:44.

Second Period 2. Calgary, Brodie 4 (Bennett, Russell) 12:28.

Penalties — Ribeiro Nash (hooking) 2:08, Neal Nash (Illegal Check to Head Minor) 2:08, Brodie Cgy (high-sticking) 8:37.

Third Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Backlund Cgy (slashing) 3:16, Weber Nash (cross-checking) 17:40.

Overtime 3. Calgary, Russell 2 (Gaudreau, Hamilton) 1:23.

Penalties — None.

Shots on goal Calgary 5 6 8 2 — 21 Nashville 12 4 5 1 — 22 Goal — Calgary: Ramo (W, 10-8-1) Nashville: Rinne (LO, 12-8-6).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Calgary: 0-4 Nashville: 0-2.

Rangers 4, Oilers 2 First Period 1. NY Rangers, Zuccarello 14 (Yandle, Nash) 5:04.

Penalties — Lindberg NYR (hooking) 2:08, Hall Edm (tripping) 10:30, McIlrath NYR (high-sticking) 14:20.

Second Period 2. Edmonton, Hall 15 (Draisaitl, Purcell) 5:12 (pp).

3. NY Rangers, McIlrath 1 (Yandle, Moore) 7:54.

4. Edmonton, Eberle 8 (Nugent-Hopkins) 18:20.

5. NY Rangers, Nash 10 (Zuccarello, Brassard) 19:21 (pp).

Penalties — Lindberg NYR (hooking) 4:37, Sekera Edm (hooking) 5:41, Edm Bench (too many men) 19:08.

Third Period 6. NY Rangers, Fast 5 (Moore, Stalberg) 19:56 (en).

Penalties — Staal NYR (slashing) 2:40, Staal NYR (high-sticking) 5:03, Miller NYR (high-sticking) 8:46, Nugent-Hopkins Edm (holding) 12:49, Lander Edm (slashing) 14:25.

Shots on goal Edmonton 6 7 7 — 20 NY Rangers 9 6 6 — 21 Goal — Edmonton: Nilsson (L, 10-8-1) NY Rangers: Lundqvist (W, 15-6-3).

Power plays (goal-chances) — Edmonton: 1-6 NY Rangers: 1-5.

NHL Scoring Leaders G 19 20 15 14 7 13 12 17 11 5 18 9 9 9 9 9 11 11 10 9 7 15 14 11 10 7

Patrick Kane, Chi Jamie Benn, Dal Tyler Seguin, Dal Taylor Hall, Edm Erik Karlsson, Ott Daniel Sedin, Vcr Johnny Gaudreau, Cgy Mike Hoffman, Ott Michael Cammalleri, NJ John Klingberg, Dal Vladimir Tarasenko, StL Henrik Sedin, Vcr Bobby Ryan, Ott David Krejci, Bos Patrice Bergeron, Bos Artemi Panarin, Chi Ryan O’Reilly, Buf Claude Giroux, Pha Blake Wheeler, Wpg Evgeny Kuznetsov, Wash Mark Stone, Ott Matt Duchene, Col Evgeni Malkin, Pgh Jeff Carter, LA Nicklas Backstrom, Wash Tomas Plekanec, Mtl

A 27 20 25 20 27 20 19 13 19 25 11 20 20 20 20 20 17 17 18 19 21 12 13 16 17 20

Football National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct y-New England 11 2 0 .846 N.Y. Jets 8 5 0 .615 Buffalo 6 7 0 .462 Miami 5 8 0 .385 South W L T Pct Indianapolis 6 7 0 .462 Houston 6 7 0 .462 Jacksonville 5 8 0 .385 Tennessee 3 10 0 .231 North W L T Pct Cincinnati 10 3 0 .769 Pittsburgh 8 5 0 .615 Baltimore 4 9 0 .308 Cleveland 3 10 0 .231 West W L T Pct Denver 10 3 0 .769 Kansas City 8 5 0 .615 Oakland 6 7 0 .462 San Diego 3 10 0 .231

PF 402 325 316 264

PA 253 256 301 331

PF 275 259 326 253

PA 356 291 357 326

PF 354 344 278 240

PA 229 260 326 357

PF 281 331 299 250

PA 225 243 326 334

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct Washington 6 7 0 .462 Philadelphia 6 7 0 .462 N.Y. Giants 6 7 0 .462 Dallas 4 9 0 .308 South W L T Pct y-Carolina 13 0 0 1.000 Tampa Bay 6 7 0 .462 Atlanta 6 7 0 .462 New Orleans 5 8 0 .385 North W L T Pct Green Bay 9 4 0 .692 Minnesota 8 5 0 .615 Chicago 5 8 0 .385 Detroit 4 9 0 .308 West W L T Pct x-Arizona 11 2 0 .846 Seattle 8 5 0 .615 St. Louis 5 8 0 .385 San Francisco 4 9 0 .308

x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division PF 281 301 338 230

PA 307 322 320 305

Monday’s Game N.Y. Giants 31, Miami 24

PF 411 288 279 323

PA 243 322 295 397

Saturday, Dec. 19 N.Y. Jets at Dallas, 6:25 p.m.

PF 317 258 272 267

PA 245 255 314 336

PF 405 340 210 188

PA 252 235 271 315

Pts 46 40 40 34 34 33 31 30 30 30 29 29 29 29 29 29 28 28 28 28 28 27 27 27 27 27

• Senior high basketball: Rocky Mountain House at Camrose; girls at 6 p.m,, boys to follow.

• Men’s basketball: Vikings vs. Bulldog Scrap Metal, Washed up Warriors vs.

Wells Furniture, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m., Lindsay Thurber.

Friday • Peewee AA hockey: Airdrie at Red Deer TBS, 6 p.m., Collicutt Centre; West Central at Red Deer Parkland, 7:15 p.m., Kinsmen B. • AJHL: Lloydminster at Olds, 7 p.m.

Heritage junior B hockey: Mountainview at Stettler, 7:30 p.m.

• WHL: Kootenay at Red Deer, 8 p.m., Centrium.

• Midget AAA hockey: Lethbridge at Red Deer, 8 p.m., Arena.

Saturday • Minor midget AAA hockey: Calgary Blazers at Red Deer Strata Energy, 11:30 a.m., Arena.

• Peewee AA hockey: Foothills at Red Deer TBS, 12:30 p.m., Kinsmen A; Okotoks Green at Olds, 1 p.m.; Okotoks Black at West Central, 7:30 p.m., Rimbey.

• Major bantam hockey: Calgary Flames at Red Deer, 2 p.m., Arena.

• Major bantam girls hockey: Calgary Rangers at Red Deer, 2:15 p.m., Collicutt Centre.

Sunday, Dec. 20 Chicago at Minnesota, 11 a.m.

Atlanta at Jacksonville, 11 a.m.

Houston at Indianapolis, 11 a.m.

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

Tennessee at New England, 11 a.m.

Buffalo at Washington, 11 a.m.

Kansas City at Baltimore, 11 a.m.

Cleveland at Seattle, 2:05 p.m.

Green Bay at Oakland, 2:05 p.m.

Miami at San Diego, 2:25 p.m.

Cincinnati at San Francisco, 2:25 p.m.

Denver at Pittsburgh, 2:25 p.m.

Arizona at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday • Minor midget AAA hockey: Calgary Canucks at Red Deer North Star, noon, Arena.

• Peewee AA hockey: Red Deer Parkland at Olds, 12:15 p.m.; Foothills at Central Alberta, 2 p.m., Lacombe.

• Major bantam girls hockey: Calgary Outlaws at Red Deer, 2:15 p.m., Collicutt Centre.

• Bantam AA hockey: Red Deer Steel Kings at Olds, 2:45 p.m.

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

• Men’s basketball: Grandview vs.

Monstars, Chillibongs vs. Washed up Warriors, Johns Manville vs. Rusty Chuckers, 4:15 p.m.; NWS vs. Carstar, Lacombe All Sports Cresting vs. Henry’s Eavestroughing, Triple A Batteries vs.

Alken Basin, 5:30 p.m.; all games at Lindsay Thurber.

• Midget AA hockey: Red Deer Indy Graphics at Olds, 5:30 p.m.

Basketball Red Deer Women’s League Shooting Stars 56 Dynamo 48 SS — Kayla Leopold, 18 points; POG: Leopold. Dynamo — Kacey Blanchette, 16; POG: Blanchette.

Big Ballers 38 Pink Panthers 23 BB — Amber Stauffer, 10; POG: Morgan Richardson. PP — Amy Archibald, 11; POG: Kaylon Ackerman.

Funk 64 Triple Threat 22 Funk — Michelle Steeves, 20; POG: Mandy Klopstra. TT — Kendra Campbell, 8; POG: Campbell.

Rampage 44 Storm 42 Rampage — Shelby Hauck 14, Jody Bell 13; POG: Bell. Storm — Colleen Braithwaite, 14; POG: Rebecca Girvan.

Spartans 57 Ball Hawks 49 Spartans — Carissa Lauer, 18; POG: Marla Masters. BH — Amber Smith, 14; POG: Smith.

National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Cleveland 16 7 .696 — Chicago 14 8 .636 1 1/2 Toronto 16 10 .615 1 1/2 Indiana 14 9 .609 2 Charlotte 14 9 .609 2 Miami 14 9 .609 2 Boston 14 11 .560 3 Orlando 13 11 .542 3 1/2 Detroit 14 12 .538 3 1/2 Atlanta 14 12 .538 3 1/2 New York 11 14 .440 6 Washington 10 13 .435 6 Milwaukee 10 15 .400 7 Brooklyn 7 17 .292 9 1/2 Philadelphia 1 25 .038 16 1/2 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Golden State 24 1 .960 — San Antonio 21 5 .808 3 1/2 Oklahoma City 16 8 .667 7 1/2 L.A. Clippers 15 10 .600 9 Dallas 14 11 .560 10 Memphis 14 12 .538 10 1/2

Thursday, Dec. 17 Tampa Bay at St. Louis, 6:25 p.m.

• Bantam AA hockey: Red Deer Steel Kings at Red Deer Ramada, 2:30 p.m., Kinex; West Central at Olds, 3:30 p.m.

• Junior women’s hockey: Thorsby at Central Alberta, 4:15 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex.

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

• Chinook senior AAA hockey: Stony Plain at Bentley, 7 p.m.

• AJHL: Drumheller at Olds, 7 p.m.

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

• Midget AA hockey: Olds at Red Deer Indy Graphics, 4:45 p.m., Arena; Bow Valley at West Central, 8 p.m., Sylvan Lake.

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Monday’s Games Indiana 106, Toronto 90 Orlando 105, Brooklyn 82 L.A. Clippers 105, Detroit 103, OT Chicago 115, Philadelphia 96 Memphis 112, Washington 95 Miami 100, Atlanta 88 San Antonio 118, Utah 81 Dallas 104, Phoenix 94 Denver 114, Houston 108 Portland 105, New Orleans 101 Tuesday’s Games Cleveland 89, Boston 77 Denver 112, Minnesota 100 Houston at Sacramento, late Milwaukee at L.A. Lakers, late Wednesday’s Games Dallas at Indiana, 5 p.m.

Charlotte at Orlando, 5 p.m.

Miami at Brooklyn, 5:30 p.m.

Boston at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

Minnesota at New York, 5:30 p.m.

Memphis at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Portland at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at Atlanta, 6 p.m.

Washington at San Antonio, 6:30 p.m.

New Orleans at Utah, 7 p.m.

Phoenix at Golden State, 8:30 p.m.

Milwaukee at L.A. Clippers, 8:30 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Toronto at Charlotte, 5 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Cleveland, 6 p.m.

Houston at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m.

Swimming Red Deer Catalina Swim Club New qualifiers from JP Fiset meet Jaleesa Zaparniuk, 13-year-old A in 200m freestyle and 400m free; Kyra McMurray, 14 A 100m breaststroke; 13 A 400m I.M., 200m backstroke, 100m back; Claire Halford, 14 A 100m breaststroke; Lauren Bettenson, 12 AGN 50m back, 200m back and 100m back, 13 A 100m free, 50m free, 100m

back; Murray Duncan, 12 A 50m back, 200m back, 100m butterfly; Tyler Menzel, 15 A 50m back; Jaden DeBruijn, 12 A 100m breast; Justin Valentine, 14 A 400m I.M., 200m free; Jayden Vale, 12 A 200m free, 400m free, 50m ‘fly; Elizabeth Moore, 100m and 200m back Western, 14 AGN; Tanille Collicutt, 100m ‘fly Western, 15 AGN 50m ‘fly; Keara Thompson, 13 A 50m free; River Roos, 11 and under A 50m ‘fly.

Transactions CINCINNATI BENGALS — Waived LB Chris Carter.

CLEVELAND BROWNS — Placed WR Brian Hartline on injured reserve. Signed RB Daryl Richardson.

DALLAS COWBOYS — Waived CB Tyler Patmon. Released LB Darius Eubanks from the practice squad.

DETROIT LIONS — Placed TE Brandon Pettigrew on injured reserve. Released OT LaAdrian Waddle. Released CB Stanley Jean-Baptiste from the practice squad. Claimed C Gabe Ikard off waivers from Cleveland. Signed TE Bear Pascoe. Signed DB Kendall James to the practice squad.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Waived G Todd Herremans and LB Amarlo Herrera. Placed RB Josh Robinson on practice squad injured reserve. Re-signed LB Andy Studebaker.

MIAMI DOLPHINS — Waived OL Jacques McClendon. Claimed DE Damontre Moore off waivers from the N.Y. Giants.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Placed DL Dominique Easley on injured reserve. Released WR Austin Hill and DL Kelcy Quarles from the practice squad. Signed RB Montee Ball and WR Deandre Carter to the practice squad.

OAKLAND RAIDERS — Placed LS Jon Condo on injured reserve.

Signed LS Thomas Gafford. Signed WR Larry Pinkard to the practice squad.

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Released S Jimmy Wilson.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Released WR B.J. Daniels, S Akeem Davis and RB DuJuan Harris. Signed TE Chase Coffman. Activated LB Brock Coyle from IR/designated to return. Released WR Antwan Goodley, DT Justin Hamilton and LB Alex Singleton from the practice squad. Placed RB Thomas Rawls on injured reserve.

Signed RB Bryce Brown.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Waived DE Josh Shirley. Signed DL Da’Quan Bowers.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Placed TE Derek Carrier on injured reserve. Waived-injured S Trenton Robinson. Released RB Christine Michael from the practice squad. Signed TE Alex Smith.

Arena Football League ORLANDO PREDATORS —Agreed to terms with WR Brandon Thompkins.

Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed DB Kevin Fogg.

HOCKEY National Hockey League ARIZONA COYOTES — Assigned F Craig Cunningham to Springfield (AHL). Traded F Lucas Lessio to Montreal for F Christian Thomas.

COLORADO AVALANCHE — Recalled D Gabriel Beaupre from Fort Wayne (ECHL) to San Antonio (AHL).

MINNESOTA WILD — Claimed C Jarret Stoll off waivers from N.Y. Rangers.

NEW YORK RANGERS — Recalled D Brady Skjei from Hartford (AHL).

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS — Recalled D Harrison Ruopp from Wheeling (ECHL) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).

ST. LOUIS BLUES — Recalled F Zach Pochiro from Quad City (ECHL) to Chicago (AHL).

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS — Recalled F Ryan Rupert from Orlando (ECHL) to Toronto (AHL).

American Hockey League AHL — Suspended Grand Rapids LW Eric Tangradi three games

Maple Leafs prospect Nylander to join Sweden at world juniors

system.

He was selected eighth overall by Toronto in the 2014 NHL draft.

The 19 year old has 14 goals and 19 assists for the American Hockey League’s Toronto Marlies in 25 games with a plus-7 rating.

Although he was born in Calgary, Nylander plays for Sweden because his father Michael Nylander — a former NHLer — is a Swedish citizen.

The younger Nylander also began his professional career in Sweden.

TORONTO — William Nylander was given permission by the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday to play for Sweden at the world junior hockey championship.

Nylander is considered one of the top prospects in the Maple Leafs farm

and Providence LW Anthony Camara one game.

PROVIDENCE BRUINS — Reassigned F Garry Nunn to Atlanta (ECHL). Recalled F Eric Neiley from Atlanta.

SPRINGFIELD FALCONS — Released F Mike Hoeffel from his professional tryout agreement.

TORONTO MARLIES — Assigned Fs Eric Faille and Brett Findlay to Toronto (AHL).

ECHL ALASKA ACES — Released F Tyler Maxwell.

EVANSVILLE ICEMEN — Released G Keegan Asmundson.

MANCHESTER MONARCHS — Loaned F Zac Larraza to Milwaukee (AHL).

NORFOLK ADMIRALS — Announced the retirement of D Joe Marciano.

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Tuesday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE — Suspended free agent 2B Rafael Toribio 25 games for violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

American League SEATTLE MARINERS — Designated LHP Rob Rasmussen for assignment.

TEXAS RANGERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Tony Barnette on a two-year contract and RHP Chad Smith and C Bobby Wilson on minor league contracts.

National League CHICAGO CUBS — Agreed to terms with OF Jason Heyward on an eight-year contract.

NEW YORK METS — Agreed to terms with LHP Jerry Blevins on a one-year contract.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Named Dave Lundquist pitching coach of Lehigh Valley (IL), Steve Schrenk pitching coach of Reading (EL), Aaron Fultz pitching coach of Clearwater (FSL), Brian Sweeney pitching coach of Lakewood (SAL), Hector Berrios pitching coach and John Mizerock coach of Williamsport (NYP) and Hector Mercado pitching coach and Eddie Dennis coach of the GCL Phillies PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Named Joey Cora manager of Altoona (EL), Keoni De Renne hitting coach and Jeff Johnson pitching coach of Bradenton (FSL), Ryan Long hitting coach and Matt Ford pitching coach of West Virginia (SAL), Mark DiFelice pitching coach of West Virginia (NYP), Tom Filer pitching coach of Bristol (Appalachian), Mendy Lopez manager and Dan Urbina pitching coach of the DSL Pirates, Tom Prince minor league field co-ordinator, Andy Barkett assistant minor league hitting co-ordinator and Scott Elarton special assistant for baseball operations.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Named Chris Speier bench coach, Mike Maddux pitching coach, Davey Lopes first base coach, Jacque Jones assistant hitting coach and Dan Firova bullpen coach.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association HOUSTON ROCKETS — Recalled F Montrezl Harrell from Rio Grande Valley (NBADL).

FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS — Placed S William Moore on injured reserve. Waived-injured WR Leonard Hankerson. Released WR Devon Wylie from the practice squad. Signed G Ben Garland from the practice squad and WRs R.J. Harris and Jordan Leslie, DE Dontay Moch and LB Curtis Grant to the practice squad.

BALTIMORE RAVENS — Placed DE Chris Canty on injured reserve. Waived RB/KR Raheem Mostert and QB Bryn Renner.

Signed QB Ryan Mallett. Signed RB Terrence Magee and CB Jumal Rolle from the practice squad.

BUFFALO BILLS — Signed TE Blake Annen to the practice squad.

CAROLINA PANTHERS — Placed Bene Benwikere on injured reserve. Signed CB Robert McClain.

CHICAGO BEARS — Waived DL Ziggy Hood. Signed LB John Timu from the practice squad and DL Toby Johnson and WR/TE Marcus Lucas to the practice squad.

LIFESTYLE

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16, 2015

Husband has blow out with best friend Dear Annie: My husband and his best friend of six years have had a falling out. My husband has a bad habit of not listening to people when they talk.

I thought he was that way only with me, but apparently not. I guess it has happened several times with “Bob,” and about two months ago, Bob told my husband that he’d had it.

At first, my husband gave him some space. They work for the same company and see each other a few days a week. My husband apologized in person and via text. He has invited Bob to get together for dinner and talk it out, but Bob’s not interested. I have texted Bob, begging him to forgive my husband, but he won’t budge.

My husband misses the friendship. I don’t understand why Bob is being so stubborn about forgiveness. I’m pretty sure he has some faults of his own. I asked my husband whether something else is going on, or whether Bob has other issues that are upsetting him, and he swears that there is nothing. Should he just give up on the friendship? — Frustrated Wife in California Dear Frustrated: We know you are hurting for your husband, but you need to leave this alone. There could be other things going on that Bob doesn’t want to discuss or that your husband is reluctant to mention. It’s also possiKATHY MITCHELL ble that Bob needs a lot more AND MARCY SUGAR breathing space before he is willing to reconcile. They ANNIE’S MAILBOX see each other at work and, for now, that will have to be enough. Your husband should be cordial to Bob when he runs into him, but otherwise, there should be no pressure from either of you to resume the friendship. That decision belongs to Bob. Sorry.

Dear Annie: You have printed letters from married people who caught their spouses cheating. My wife and I have been together for 25 years, and we each caught the other in an affair. We survived!

Here are my words of wisdom about affairs: Never ask about or offer the details. It will only sear images into your spouse’s imagination that really don’t matter.

Ask what caused your partner to cheat and fix it. I was gone too much for work, and when another man paid my wife some much-needed attention, one thing led to another. I changed my life to be home more often. My affair was with a much younger woman who made me feel vibrant and desirable. I realize now I was a sugar daddy to her. My wife turned up the charm and made me feel desirable again.

We each gave each other the same ultimatum — either get rid of the other person completely and work on the marriage, or leave. Cheating does not have to end the relationship. Rather, it can create the beginning of a new, stronger and better relationship. It takes strength, commitment and most of all forgiveness, but if you are still in love, never give up.

— Still in Love and Still Married Dear Still: We agree that marriages can survive affairs if both parties get counseling and work on it.

And while the nitty-gritty details are never a good idea, transparency is an absolutely necessity. Trust cannot be regained if, for example, one spouse insists on an email account or cellphone to which the other spouse has no access.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@ creators.com, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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

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After seeing presidential candidate Donald Trump call on television for barring Muslims from entering the country, the 8-year-old started packing her favorite things and checking the locks on the doors because, in her mind, Donald Trump’s push to ban Muslims entering the country meant the Army would come and rip her family from their home. Trumps remarks in the wake of the Dec. 2 shooting attack in San Bernardino, Calif., have stoked similar fears in Muslim children across the U.S. Their young minds, parents say, are confused about who the screaming man on TV is, what he’s saying about their faith and why thousands of their fellow Americans are cheering him on.

Muslim backlash stokes children’s anxiety

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A backlash against American Muslims is leaving a mark on some of the nation’s youngest minds.

After seeing presidential candidate Donald Trump call on television for barring Muslims from entering the country, 8-year-old Sofia Yassini checked the locks on her family’s home in Plano, Texas, imagining the Army would take them away.

She raced to her room and stuffed a pair of Barbie dolls, a tub of peanut butter and a toothbrush into a bag. She insisted on bringing boots for the long boat ride she imagined was coming.

When her mother, Melissa, arrived home from her work as a human resources manager, Sofia ran into her arms and cried.

“I want people to understand the impact that their words have on these children,” said Melissa Yassini, who described the experience in a Facebook post that had been shared more than 21,000 times as of Monday. “We often forget, we’re waging war on one another with words, and we’re adults. We can take it. The kids are suffering with this. They go to school every day and they’re afraid to tell people they’re Muslim. This has to stop.”

Anti-Muslim sentiment was building in the days before 14 people were killed Dec. 2 in the massacre at a disability centre in Southern California by a Muslim couple investigators say had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group. Some governors had already said they wouldn’t allow Syrians fleeing civil war into their states because of extremist fears.

Experts say Trump’s call Dec. 7 to keep all Muslims from entering the United States — a plan he said would apply only temporarily and to non-citizens — only fanned the flames.

Parents say their children hear disparaging remarks in their own communities, see hateful bumper stickers and T-shirts, and have had friends abandon them because of their faith.

Ahed Khan, 12, came home from school in rural

HOROSCOPES Wednesday, Dec. 16 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Benjamin Bratt, 52; Sam Robards, 54; Miranda Otto, 47 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The stars encourage communication and conversation of all kinds.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: You are imaginative and impressionable, but donít let others lead you astray. Stand firmly for what you believe in. 2016 is the year to put more time into creative and spiritual pursuits.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your energy levels are high so it’s a great day for physical, sporting and outdoor activities plus all types of communication. Others find your Aries enthusiasm inspiring and infectious.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): With Venus visiting your partnership zone, patching up romantic problems will be easier now than at other times. Don’t just give up and put your relationship in the “too-hard” basket.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): When it comes to solving a persistent relationship problem, old attitudes won’t do.

The more proactive and creative your approach, the more likely you will

taste long-term success.

C A N C E R (June 21-July 22): Communicating with family and friends will be enjoyable, as you spark ideas off each other and express your feelings openly JOANNE MADELINE and sincerely.

MOORE But resist the urge to take on SUN SIGNS more than you can handle.

LEO (July 23Aug. 22): Positive Sun/Moon aspects make for a delightful day when you’ll enjoy the good things in life. Socializing with family and friends brings many benefits — but resist the urge to be too blunt.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Whatever you do, you are in for the long run.

However, if something isn’t working out, donít be afraid to change horses mid-stream. Over the next couple of

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Westminster, Maryland, in tears because his best friend called him a future terrorist who couldn’t be trusted, according to Ahed’s father, Raza Khan.

Khan, the chairman of the science department at Carroll Community College, shared Ahed’s experience in an open letter to Trump on Facebook. As of Monday, it had been shared more than 4,300 times.

“He is the engine right now for that fearmongering,” Khan said in an interview. “I don’t think he realizes that his words matter. He doesn’t realize the damaging effect his words can have on people, especially kids.”

In the minds of children — many long on imagination and short on political understanding — phrases like “total and complete shutdown of Muslims” can be traumatic, experts say.

“Children expect that society will be nurturing and protective,” said Mark DeAntonio, a child psychiatry professor at the University of California Los Angeles. “Statements implying detainment or exclusion for arbitrary reason like race ethnicity or religion create anxiety and trauma.”

Some children have questioned their faith and place in American society.

Kafumba Kromah, of Minneapolis, said his 8-yearold daughter asked him: “Why we are Muslims? Why can’t we be what everybody else is?” His daughter encouraged him to cancel a trip to his native Liberia for fear he would be barred from returning.

Mehnaz Mahmood, of Dallas, said her 7-year-old son urged her to switch to a black-and-white hijab — so she would look more like a nun — after they were subjected to anti-Muslim remarks outside his school this week.

Sam Madi, of New Orleans, watched coverage of Trump’s remarks with his 11-year-old son. He said he feared anti-Muslim sentiment would set back progress in integrating Muslims into American society.

Zane Madi plays soccer and spends most weekends with his mother helping the city’s homeless.

“We’re not prepared for this,” said Madi, whose father fled Iraq in the 1970s.

days, flexibility is the key.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You’re at your curious best, as you communicate with a wide range of family and friends. Itís the perfect day to travel, study or write — but resist the urge to be the neighbourhood nosey-parker!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): With Venus in your sign, you’re keen to splash out on some of life’s little luxuries.

Whether it’s gourmet food, fine wine or prestige personal-care products, you’re keen to pamper yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): When the Moon’s in your communication zone you tend to run around on auto-pilot, saying things that you later regret. If you think before you speak, then relationships will run more smoothly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Busy

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Capricorn — business ventures are favoured today, as you tackle projects with a two-fold heart/head approach.

Common sense combined with intuition is a winning double.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Active Aquarians are ready to explore and experiment as you fill the day with exciting adventures. Communication flows easily, so make sure you’ve got something interesting to say.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Have the courage and passion to be the real you Pisces. Motto for today is from birthday great Margaret Mead “Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.”

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

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