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ALBERTA CAN’T WAIT

‘Why didn’t anyone catch this?’

Unite-the-Right group hopes for high turnout at April 30 event

FAMILY SHAKING ITS HEAD IN DISBELIEF AFTER TICKETING ERROR FORCES SISTERS OFF BUS

BY MARY-ANN BARR ADVOCATE STAFF A group of people has been busy criss-crossing Alberta trying to drum up support for an upcoming meeting in Red Deer intended to lead to unification of the “tarnished” Wild Rose and Progressive Conservative parties.

“The No. 1 goal is for us to come together as conservatives in Alberta,” said Prem Singh, a member of the group called Alberta Can’t Wait.

But at least one Central Alberta Wild Rose MLA — Don MacIntyre, Innisfail-Sylvan Lake — has no intention of attending, even as an observer. As far as he’s concerned, unification is already underway with more people joining Wild Rose.

Singh who is from Calgary, said that all those involved in the group are volunteers who she referred to as “ambassadors.” She had just returned from Northern Alberta on Thursday where she attended meetings in Grande Prairie and La Crete.

One of the people in the group is Preston Manning, who began to bring his federal Reform social conservative brand of politics to Central Alberta, and ultimately the rest of Canada, 30 years ago.

The Reform Party eventually became the Canadian Alliance, which in 2003 merged with the Progressive Conservative Party, becoming today’s Conservative Party of Canada.

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Chelsie Kazakoff, 12, left, and her sister Jessie, 16, of Sylvan Lake were left stranded in Valemont, B.C. on an overnight Greyhound trip from Prince George to Red Deer on April 2-3.

The family of the Sylvan Lake girls who were stranded at a B.C. gas station after being booted off a Greyhound bus are still shaking their heads in disbelief.

Last weekend Cheslie, 12, and Jessie Kazakoff, 16, were on their way home to Sylvan Lake after visiting their mother Vanessa Aubichon in Prince George for spring break.

The girls boarded the bus in Prince George around midnight and a few hours later the bus stopped in Valemount to switch buses.

It was then the driver looked at the sisters’ tickets and told them they had expired.

“They told us our bus passes were invalid and they kicked us off,” said Jessie Kazakoff, a Grade 10 student at Notre Dame High School in Red Deer.

“It was like 2 o’clock in the morning. They explained that … the bus was (full) and we didn’t have any seats anymore. They said since they can’t leave us there since we were kids, they would do the bus switch and come back three hours later with another bus.”

Kazakoff said she only looked at her ticket and it had the correct dates on it. The girls had separate return dates on the tickets.

Kazakoff said she is fine but she is angry at the driver for not catching the error.

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Notley says Alberta’s fate is Canada’s fate

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EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Rachel Notley used a provincewide TV address Thursday to deliver one of her strongest statements to date on the need for new pipelines, saying Alberta’s fate is Canada’s fate.

“Every Canadian benefits from a strong energy sector,” said Notley in the 15-minute taped address aired on three networks.

“But we can’t continue to support Canada’s economy unless Canada sup-

ports us. That means one thing: building a modern and carefully regulated pipeline to tidewater.

“We now have a balanced framework to develop our industry, and every government in Canada understands this issue must be dealt with.

We must get to ‘yes’ on a pipeline.”

Notley has run into roadblocks as she tries to build consensus for the Energy East pipeline to take oil from

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Quebec, in particular, is seeking a more detailed account of the proposed pipeline and its environmental effects.

It was an informal speech, with Notley seated in the sunshine at the kitchen table in her home, a bowl of fruit at her elbow.

She addressed a number of provincial issues ahead of next week’s 201617 budget, and fired a suggestive shot across the bow of unions in coming labour negotiations.

“If you are a government partner delivering services to Albertans, please remember that Albertans want us to live within our means,” said Notley. “Albertans aren’t looking for any significant increases in public spending in times like these.”

Notley has been under pressure from some critics to freeze wages for teachers, nurses and other public sector workers given the province’s contracting economy.

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NOTLEY: Province poised to rack up $10B deficit Notley, however, has refused to address the issue specifically, saying she’ll honour existing contracts but won’t negotiate new deals in the media.

Notley said Alberta remains poised to rack up a deficit exceeding $10 billion in the April 14 budget.

She said low oil prices continue to wreak havoc on the economy.

“There is no question that this is a very serious and prolonged shock, the most dramatic in generations,” said Notley.

She said the budget will have measures to keep spending in check, and deliver a four-point plan to create jobs and diversify the economy.

Notley said the measures announced in the last budget to boost business and jobs are taking effect.

In the last budget, the province freed up to $1.5 billion to Alberta Treasury Branches to lend out to grow small and medium-sized businesses.

Notley says about $335 million of that has now been loaned out.

The premier’s office said the cost of the televised address was $85,000.

Opposition Wildrose Leader Brian Jean said Notley is talking loudly about solutions to broader issues, but isn’t finding a way to make herself heard.

“On issues of uncertainty surrounding approval on pipelines, on equalization, and on other issues impacting Alberta, the premier truly needs to find her voice,” said Jean.

Progressive Conservative Leader Ric McIver said the speech showed Notley has a destination to fix the broken economy, but no road map.

“The new economy that she promises is a fantasy.

It’s unicorns and rainbows that no one can identify,” said McIver.

“She can guarantee how many jobs her government can kill, but she can’t guarantee a single job they’re going to bring in.”

SISTERS: Upset, scared, worried “(My sister) was upset, scared and worried,” said Kazakoff. “They should have been paying attention and told us when we were in Prince George.”

The girls called their mother in Prince George who arranged for a family friend to pick up the girls at the station and take them home to Alberta. The girls were safe at home in Sylvan Lake in the afternoon on April 3.

“You don’t just leave two girls behind. Who does that? Who does that?,” Aubichon told CBC News.

Robin Rattink-Kazakoff, the girls’ stepmother, is simply shaking her head in frustration over the incident. She said someone at Greyhound should have confirmed the dates when they were printed.

“I don’t know why anyone including the girls didn’t notice the tickets were expired,” she said.

“Why didn’t anyone catch this?”

She said the bus driver in Prince George should have noticed the tickets had expired when he let them on the bus in Prince George only later to boot them off in Valemount.

She added people often send their kids on the Greyhound buses especially for similar visitation situations. People want to feel secure when they travel and when they send their children, she said.

“It worked out in the end but I know they will not be taking the Greyhound to B.C. at any point, anytime again,” said Rattink-Kazakoff.

The girls’ mother usually picks them up for visits but this time they were put on the Greyhound because it was cheaper, said Rattink-Kazakoff.

Greyhound spokesperson Lanesha Gipson said Greyhound is taking the matter very seriously, as the safety of its customers is the cornerstone of its business.

She said the investigation determined that the girls’ tickets had expired two days prior to the date they travelled. While they were allowed to travel from Prince George to Valemount, the bus that arrived in Valemount was at capacity. It had no empty seats for the customers to travel, she said.

The driver called the Central Dispatch office to determine if there were any seats available on the next bus for the girls.

“Dispatch advised there were seats available

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Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and Minister of Finance Joe Ceci meet with small business owners and nonprofit businesses during a pre-budget meeting at the Alberta School of Business in Edmonton. and he would secure two seats for the customers, although a reroute to their destination would be required,” said Gipson. “The driver asked the customers if they were comfortable travelling on the next schedule, and they agreed that it was fine with them.

They later stated that their father would come pick them up instead.”

Gipson said the Valemount location is a 24-hour facility with Greyhound personnel present at all times. She said staff were aware the girls were there and kept an eye on them while they waited, until their ride came to pick them up.

“The staff had constant communication with the customers, and were always monitored as to ensure they remained safe,” she said.

Todd Stone, British Columbia’s transportation minister addressed the issue at a media scrum in the province on Thursday morning. An investigation has been launched into the incident.

“The important thing first and foremost is to make sure that we have all of the facts so we understand exactly what happened,” said Stone. “That being said, I have to say no reasonable individual would leave two children in a potentially unsafe location on the side of the road. If indeed what has been alleged actually took place, obviously it’s completely and totally unacceptable.”

Stone said part of the investigation will be to ensure there is access Greyhound’s internal investigation.

“We’re reaching out to the mother so that we can hear first hand from the mother as to exactly what happened here, but I’ve got to tell you as someone with three young daughters of my own I just cannot imagine finding out that my children were potentially left on the side of the road in the middle of the night because of a ticket not being valid,” said Stone.

“We’re going to get to the bottom of this and make sure that whatever action needs to be taken will be taken.” crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

PARTY: Manning will attend meeting Singh confirmed that Manning will be attending

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the Red Deer meeting, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Red Deer College. She is hoping to see 500 people at the meeting.

“It’s time that we put aside our egos and emotions and work together because we truly aren’t that different.”

“There’s a lot of work to do. And right now I think the PC and Wild Rose brands are both tarnished,” Singh said.

She said Alberta Can’t Wait has joined with other similar groups that were also trying to bring together conservatives. “We’ve already consolidated three groups, with more pending.”

They are not trying to be “a political action committee,” Singh said. “This is truly a grassroots movement where we want to sit down in Red Deer and discuss the future of Alberta.”

Singh, whose is an advisor to Canadian energy companies on foreign investments and partnerships, said after the Alberta NDP was elected last May, and then the Liberals federally last October, “That’s when there was major panic, essentially.”

“Both of these governments aren’t necessarily friendly towards Alberta and so … we realized as a family, conservatives in Alberta need to come together.

“We don’t want to create a third party to split the vote further.”

“It’s interesting that as the Progressive Conservative party continues to decay we’re seeing these other groups pop up who all have as their stated mission statement to unite the right,” MLA MacIntyre said.

“They fail to realize the reason the Wild Rose party exists is because the Progressive Conservative party was ceasing to be conservative, and was being, really, taken over by what they self-term themselves as progressives, which is code for liberal.”

Wild Rose has made it clear its doors are open to any small-c conservative person that subscribes to similar or same principles, said MacIntyre, adding that five recent members of his constituency association board of directors are former PC supporters.

MacIntyre said it would require a 75-per-cent majority vote by Wild Rose members for any merger to ever take place. barr@reddeeradvocate.com

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Report on bones found west of Hwy 2 expected next week Police continued to comb the scene south of Red Deer were bones were found on Thursday.

No new details were released on the nature of the bones that were found on a wooded area west of Hwy 2, north of Antler Hill around 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

The official report on the nature of the found bones are expected to be released early next week.

Shooting charges stayed against Sylvan Lake man Charges laid in connection with an Eckville shooting last year have been stayed against a Sylvan Lake man.

Andrew Joseph Snow, 30, was facing two charges of aggravated assault, as well as single counts of robbery with a restricted firearm, break and enter, disobeying a court order and failing to comply with a court order.

Crown prosecutor Ed Ring stayed all six charges in Red Deer provincial court on Thursday morning. A stay of proceedings means the accused is no longer being prosecuted, but the Crown can bring the charges back within one year.

The charges were laid after a Sept. 2, 2015 shooting in Eckville that injured two men. Both men, who are in their 20s, were treated and released from hospital.

Snow still faces an attempted murder charge in connection with a Sept. 17 shooting in Sylvan Lake that left a 33-year-old man injured. The accused remains in custody.

He was arrested without incident on Jan. 12 by Blackfalds RCMP with the assistance of the RCMP Emergency Response Team.

Police had been looking for him since before Christmas when they issued an appeal for any information on his whereabouts.

City of Lacombe, Lacombe County team up to land grant Joining forces has paid off for Lacombe and its surrounding county.

The city and Lacombe County successfully applied for $1 million through the province’s Intermunicipal Collaboration grants, which is a program aimed at encouraging communities to work together and pool financial resources on projects.

City of Lacombe was approved for $350,000, which has been earmarked for a $13.6-million renovation project at the Lacombe Sports and Leisure Complex. Lacombe County received a $350,000 grant to offset some of the construction costs of the north leg of the TransCanada Trail from Lacombe to Ponoka County.

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Jeanette Brown celebrates her 107th birthday at a restaurant in Truro, N.S. on Thursday. Brown, born in 1909, was married at 16 and had all three of her children by the time she was 20. The secret to a long life: ‘Be nice to everybody because you want them to be nice to you. Give them a compliment when they need it. Tell them what you’re like and what they’re like. I think that’s the secret for anybody — to like one another. And all over the world, not just where you’re living, all over the world. That’s the secret I think to everything. Be nice to everybody and expect them to be nice to you. And it works. It worked for me.’

Another $300,000 in provincial funding was lined up towards the cost of a water and wastewater servicing study.

That work is being done in support of a joint intermunicipal plan being prepared for the two communities.

Intermunicipal development plans are aimed at ensuring that as growth occurs municipalities are on the same planning page.

Wildfire hazard high near Rocky The wildfire hazard was raised to high in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area on Thursday.

Existing permits have been cancelled and no new fire permits will be issued. Safe campfires are still allowed.

A wildfire advisory for the Rocky forest will remain in effect until conditions improve.

As of Thursday afternoon, the Rocky forest had three smaller wildfires burning, all under control.

The cause of these fires is still under investigation.

Across Alberta, in the 24 hours to Thursday afternoon, there were four new wildfires. One was being held, one was under control, one was turned over to the responsible party, and one was extinguished.

Since April 1, Alberta has recorded 26 wildfires that have burned a total of about 200 acres.

A number of fire bans are in effect,

including for Red Deer County, Lacombe County, Ponoka and Ponoka County.

Temporary river crossing in place from Great Chief Park to Riverview Park Those looking to head out on the Red Deer River must now access the river downstream of Great Chief Park.

A temporary river crossing is in place from Great Chief Park to Riverview Park. The structure is extremely low.

River users of any kind (kayakers, canoers, rafters or boaters) must avoid the area as they cannot pass beneath the structure or get around it in any way.

Options for accessing the river include the BMX Park (north of Taylor

Drive), Mackenzie Park or Three Mile Bend. Water users travelling north on the Red Deer River from south of the city must exit the river at Fort Normandeau and signage is up indicating that this is the last exit.

The temporary river crossing is in place for the Riverview Park Erosion Protection Project, where large rocks are being transported from Great Chief Park to Riverview Park to prevent further erosion and improve the bank stabilization.

This project will continue until late spring 2016, and an update will be provided when river access in this area is available.

For more information on this project, visit www.reddeer.ca/constructionseason.

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Arenas help define communities JOSH ALDRICH OPINION

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ilers fans bid farewell to Rexall Place on Wednesday night and today the City of Red Deer will watch the final Zamboni run at the Arena.

It is incredible how much these buildings, these inanimate objects, work their way into our lives and become not just apart of who we are as individuals but a part of our community identity.

They are expensive to run and build but the money is worth it for the heartbeat they provide.

They are much more than just a sandbox where athletes — in cases like Rexall Place, well paid athletes —

play. They are a cultural backbone to the community.

These arenas have been the backdrop for plays, concerts, conventions, ceremonies and political actions in addition to the many sports that take place within.

Perhaps what makes them most valuable are the opportunity and memories they provide.

For many, this means an escape from the so-called real world, whether it was keeping youth off the streets or providing a safe haven for those needing a respite from the pressures and cruelty of life. For others, they provide a chance at a better life, a pro contract or scholarship to a post-secondary institution — at the very root of it all an ethic of hard work has been instilled.

Reading through the many submissions to the city in the Arena commemorative pullout section produced by the Advocate last weekend, the Arena is a place where people met, shared in good times and more often than not

rallied together.

It is the same in all small towns that dot the country-side. For me, that place was the old Kitscoty Arena.

From the outside, there was nothing special about it, it was a typical silver-domed quonset arena with a builtout lobby. On some cold winter days you would walk in through the doors and meet a blue haze from the smokers unwilling to freeze to feed their habit — this was the mid-90s after all. I still maintain that barn had the best arena burgers I’ve ever had. For me it was a place where I could leave bullies behind, forget troubles at school and just be a kid for two practices a week and games on the weekend.

When there was a tournament, or a big senior game against our rivals from Dewberry or Marwayne, the whole town turned out. It was a gathering place like no other in the village.

It is difficult to move on from these old buildings. Some people are angry when they are torn down for some

new-fangled, sterile building, but these decisions are not made lightly.

In the case of the Arena, it is a structural issue as the building has reached the end of its 60-year lifespan. If you’re interested in what these structural issues are, take your last opportunity this evening to check out the closely monitored cracks in the trusses holding the roof up.

It’s a sad part of life, we all get older and at some point it is the end, this goes for those special buildings as well. But those memories these buildings have breathed will live on forever.

The new Arena will ensure our future will have these experiences and opportunities as well.

I implore all to check out the Arena one final time today from 5-9 p.m., take some pictures, skate a final few laps and give the grand old barn the sendoff it deserves. Make one more memory this city will not soon forget.

affecting us and, as far as possible, to administer such programmes through their(our) own institutions.”

During the special Aboriginal consultation to which council members refer, about the new housing framework they have implemented, spokesmen and elders for Red Deer’s Aboriginal community strongly rejected the proposed changes. They expressed the scientifically supported conclusion that social services for Aboriginal people have the most successful outcomes when provided by qualified Aboriginal providers in culturally rooted Aboriginal agencies.

The city was told unequivocally that the community did not support the new framework.

Sitting up and behind the councillors listening to Justice Sinclair on March 30 were many Aboriginal people affected by these layoffs including some of the drummers by whom everyone was so entertained, a number of whom would be homeless if it weren’t for the wrap around services of our Aboriginalrun housing program. They, the staff, showed amazing restraint by not asking the TRC Chair his opinion of this disheartening situation.

Research shows that Aboriginal people serve Aboriginal people best; we have provided independent evidence that Aboriginal people serving Aboriginal people in culturally-based Aboriginal agencies have the best outcomes and our program is the only nationally accredited housing program in Red Deer. We ask only that Red Deer city

council and the province of Alberta follow their own commitments and fairly fund the best housing support services by, and for, our indigenous population. Three per cent is unfair.

Lyle Keewatin Richards, Red Deer

Canada, however, show that the carbon tax has been a real environmental and financial success in B.C., which implemented the carbon tax back in 2008.

The tax has proven it is far from being a job-killer and tax payers are coming out ahead. B.C. now has the lowest income tax rate in Canada. The province has been very effective in tackling the causes of carbon pollution.

Since the tax’s inception, fuel use in B.C. has decreased 16 per cent. So, while many predicted the carbon tax would hurt B.C.’s economy, just as Ron Orr is in his article, the fact is B.C.’s GDP has slightly outperformed the rest of Canada since 2008.

B.C.’s success story with the carbon tax has earned the province worldwide praise.

Part of the NDP’s climate leadership plan is to replace the 18 coal-fired power plants in Alberta to lighten the province’s carbon foot print. It is astonishing to learn that Ontario phased out their last coal fired power plant in 2014 and therefore has a significant improvement in air quality. Alberta has the worst air quality in Canada, in fact, recent news casts told us that an Alberta child ends up in emergency every 30 minutes with respiratory problems because of Alberta’s poor air quality.

Why is the Wild Rose Party so against the NDP’s green Climate Leadership Plan and carbon tax? When you look beyond the political rhetoric, both plans have proven to be financially and environmentally successful.

Ilse Quick, Lacombe

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Aboriginal people should be in charge of funding for Aboriginal programs On March 30, honoured guest Justice, now Senator, Murray Sinclair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was speaking at RDC Arts Centre with our city councillors in the front rows. Two days earlier, that same council slashed funding to the Aboriginal community’s housing support dollars causing the layoff of four staff, the closing of programs serving several hundred people and the closure of a much needed duplex and its seven staff.

This left us with 3 per cent of the $3.44 million for us to “culturally support” the entire homeless population, of which our people represent at least 24 per cent.

This cut completely disregards the city’s commitments to the TRC, adopted Sept. 18, 2015, and to the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities against Racism and Discrimination they signed March 18, 2013. Both documents include clear reference to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.

In articles 21 and 23 it says, in part, “Indigenous peoples have the right, without discrimination to the improvement of their economic and social conditions, including housing.”

Further we “… have the right to be actively involved in developing and determining health, housing and other economic and social programmes

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B.C. shows a carbon tax can be successful The Alberta legislature spring session started without delay and right on time on March 9 this year.

The NDP continues to work on the diversification of the Alberta economy to create much needed jobs, a plan that the previous conservative government neglected to address entirely for decades. Instead of giving billions to the oil companies some of the enormous profits could have been used for diversifying Alberta’s economy.

The carbon tax is also on the agenda and at this point unavoidable. In fact, it appears if the provinces don’t implement the tax then the federal government will.

The carbon tax is controversial, especially for right wing Albertans and party’s, but the shocking truth is it actually works, for example in B.C. The Wild Rose Party claims the tax will “destroy jobs and growth,” and “the tax will cost municipalities, industries and employee jobs in central Alberta,” and “the carbon tax will cost the average family $1,000/year,” wrote MLA Ron Orr in his Lacombe Globe article from March 17.

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Alberta BRIEFS Innisfail RCMP hunting for armed robbery suspect Innisfail RCMP are looking for the man who used pepper spray while robbing the Centex gas station in Penhold on April 7.

Police say a lone employee was confronted by a male assailant who forced his way into the Centex on 1211 Minto St. around 3:17 a.m.

Once inside the store the man sprayed pepper spray at the employee.

He fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. The store employee was not injured.

The suspect is described as 1.73 metres (five-foot-eight) tall with a slim build and wearing blue coveralls with yellow stripes in the back.

If anyone has any information on this crime, contact the Innisfail RCMP at 403-227-3342 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Workshop to dispel myths about refugees and immigrants A workshop aimed at increasing intercultural understanding and crosscultural communication will take place in Red Deer on April 14.

The workshop “Dispel Myths About Refugees and Immigrants” is aimed at managers, supervisors, teachers and front-line service providers, and is being offered by the Central Alberta Refugee Effort/Immigrant Centre.

Their challenges and barriers will be discussed. Information will also be provided about the recent arrival of Syrian refugees in Red Deer.

The workshops will run from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

To register contact Jan Underwood at jan.underwood@care2centre.ca or call 403-346-8818.

Springbrook fruit tree project awarded funding A Springbrook fruit tree project has been given a little financial fertilization.

The community was among 20 awarded funding by Tree Canada, a not-for-profit organization that promotes tree planting.

This year, $68,000 was doled out through the Edible Trees program, aimed at educating communities about how to plant and maintain edible fruit and nut trees.

Springbrook will get up to $4,000 for a project to establish an edible forest around community garden plots.

Since the Edible Trees program was started in 2012, there have been 7,000 fruit and nut trees and bushes planted across Canada.

Improper disposal of smoking materials destroyed homes in Lethbridge: chief

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LETHBRIDGE — A fire that destroyed three homes and damaged others in southern Alberta was caused by improper disposal of smoking materials.

The blaze got rolling in a west Lethbridge residence Wednesday night and winds quickly spread the fire to two neighbouring houses.

Damage is being pegged at $2 million dollars.

The fire department says three people were treated for smoke inhalation and one person was treated for burns.

Seventeen firefighters from three stations responded to the call.

Chief fire marshall Heath Wright says he’s imploring people to make sure their cigarettes or other smoking material are out completely.

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Family of slain grandmother ask public to help catch killer CALGARY — The daughter of a 78-year-old woman stabbed to death in her home in southern Alberta is pleading with the public for help in solving the crime.

Lisa Freihaut tearfully told reporters in Calgary on Thursday that she has been sad, angry and frustrated over the “senseless” death of her mother earlier this year.

Irene Carter was found slain in her Lethbridge home on Jan. 17.

Police have said family members went to check on the senior when they couldn’t reach her.

Lethbridge police Sgt. Ryan Stef says investigators don’t have a motive for the killing.

He says officers are running out of leads and want to talk to any businesses or sales people who may have been going door-to-door in the area.

“At this point, we have not ruled out anything,” Stef said Thursday.

“Could it have been a robbery?

Could it have been a theft of some sort? That’s a possibility.”

Freihaut added that she will miss being able to send a Mother’s Day card and flowers this year.

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Scientists pan plan to disband monitoring agency

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Prominent scientists are warning Alberta’s environment minister that disbanding an arm’s-length body that monitors the environmental impact of the oilsands is a mistake.

“Minister (Shannon) Phillips believes that there is public trust in government science,” says a letter signed by 10 A-list researchers.

“It is our experience in dealing with the public that this is not the case.”

Signatories include scientists whose work originally exposed how poorly Alberta was tracking the environmental impacts of industry, especially the oilsands, as well as some who examined those monitoring methods. They include ecologist David Schindler of the University of Alberta, biologist John Smol from Queen’s and geologist Andrew Miall of the University of Toronto.

On Tuesday, Phillips announced that the Alberta Environmental Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Agency would be folded up and its work brought

Man charged with threats after call to minister

back within government. Citing a consultant’s study, Phillips said the agency was overspending, split by bureaucratic infighting and dividing Alberta’s scarce scientific resources.

Environmental monitoring is a core function of

‘MINISTER (SHANNON) PHILLIPS BELIEVES THAT THERE IS PUBLIC TRUST IN GOVERNMENT SCIENCE. IT IS OUR EXPERIENCE IN DEALING WITH THE PUBLIC THAT THIS IS NOT THE CASE.’ — AN EXCERPT FROM THE LETTER

government, she said Thursday.

“It is our responsibility as a government to ensure public safety and public health,” she said.

The letter from scientists says the consultant’s

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — A man has been charged after staff say someone phoned the legislature office of Alberta Environment Minister Shannon Phillips and threatened to shoot everyone over the carbon tax.

Michael Enright, an oil products salesman from Camrose, says he didn’t make any threats and was simply calling to voice his frustration over the hurt currently being experienced in his industry.

“This was nothing.

This was me having a bad day,” Enright said when contacted by The Canadian Press on Thursday. “I’m a very calm person. Everybody knows me as a guy who never gets upset.”

Cheryl Sheppard of the Edmonton Police Service said Enright faces one Criminal Code charge of uttering threats.

The call happened a week ago, on March 31, in the middle of the afternoon.

“He was calling to express his anger over the carbon tax,” a staffer in Phillips’s office told police in a statement.

The staffer told police the caller, who refused to identify himself, referred to the minister as a man. When he was reminded Phillips was female, “he told me the NDP only hire people with boobs, not qualified people.”

“He then said he was going to get his ammunition and gun and come here and shoot us all,” the statement reads.

Sheppard said Enright was charged later that day with assistance from police in Camrose.

Enright said Thursday he has not been in court yet.

He denied making any threats.

“No, I didn’t say that.

I don’t have a gun. I don’t have ammunition. I didn’t say that at all.”

Enright said he was driving and listening to talk radio host Danielle Smith, former Opposition Wildrose leader in the legislature, when he called Phillips’s office.

“I’m listening to Danielle Smith talking just one thing after another about — whatchamacallit — the economy and the coal. I’ve got friends who are losing their jobs, and I phoned in,” he said.

“I didn’t mean to get upset and I did not threaten anybody at all.

All I said was that if they (the NDP government) keep pushing people, people are going to get guns and they are going to revolt.

“I was talking globally, not specifically. I would never, never, ever threaten anybody. I’ve never hurt anybody. I don’t even have a speeding ticket.”

Enright said the whole thing has been blown out of proportion.

“I feel terrible that the person on the other end actually felt threatened by me.”

report was full of errors. Salaries at the agency were not inflated, it says.

The letter also defends the agency’s record in getting monitoring programs running. It points out that far from being a “three-year failed experiment,” the agency’s chief scientist wasn’t even hired until last April and staff weren’t transferred to it until last July — just four months before the consultant’s report was dated.

A recent peer review of the oilsands component of the agency’s work gave it a solid “B” grade for dramatic improvements in research on how oilsands development affects the environment.

Most dangerous is moving the research back under the wing of government, said Schindler.

“The minister is naive,” he said. “She will not be the only minister in charge of this monitoring program, and this is a program that has to have many decades of integrity to be valuable. When the next minister — or another party that may think the environment is a complete throwaway if there’s money to be made — takes hold of this program, then it’s the same old problem.”

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THE ADVOCATE Friday, April 8, 2016

FLAMES IGNITE AGAINST CANUCKS

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Flames 7 Canucks 3 CALGARY — Mikael Backlund scored his first career hat trick on Thursday night to lead the Calgary Flames to a 7-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.

Backlund, who has a career-high 21 goals, scored once on the power play, once at even strength and another shorthanded. It’s been a red-hot second half of the season for the 27-year-old Swede, who only had five goals through his first 50 games.

Dougie Hamilton, Joe Colborne, Deryk Engelland and Sam Bennett also scored for Calgary (34-40-7).

The win moves the Flames into 25th place overall, two points up on the Canucks and one ahead of the Winnipeg Jets, who were playing the San Jose Sharks later Thursday.

Nikita Tryamkin with his first NHL goal, Bo Horvat and Emerson Etem scored for Vancouver (30-3813). The Canucks have lost back-to-back games after a three-game winning streak.

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Vancouver Canucks goalie Ryan Miller, right, looks back as Calgary Flames’ Mikael Backlund, from Sweden, scores during first-period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Thursday.

Hawks hold off Raptors

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Red Deer Rebels defenceman Josh Mahura pushes Calgary Hitmen Taylor Sanheim against the boards during WHL playoff action at the Enmax Centrium.

Mahura feeling more confident after returning from injury

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF On the shelf for almost the entire season, save for a couple of games to start, Josh Mahura was pressed right into action in the pressure cooker that is Western Hockey League playoffs.

Missing 70 games with a knee injury, Mahura worked hard all year getting the strength back to compete. And for game 1 against the Calgary Hitmen in the Rebels opening playoff series, he was in the lineup.

“I was happy we could get the win in the first series and I can be a part of it again,” said Mahura.

The 17-year-old played three games in three nights, his first back since his knee injury. He admits it was a challenge for him both physically and mentally.

“The coaches handled it very well for me and put me in a position to succeed,” said Mahura. “They watched my minutes.

“It went well though, I was happy with how it went.”

In September, in just his second game Mahura was sidelined with a torn medial collateral ligament and a partial meniscus tear, a serious injury to his left knee for the Edmonton-native. He underwent surgery in October and started his road back to the WHL ice.

In just two games this year, Mahura had an assist.

A year before, he played in 51 games scoring two goals and six assists. He played in five playoff games during that 2014-15 season, registering one assist.

From the start, there was an outside chance Mahura could return in time for the Rebels post-season or potentially the Memorial Cup in May. “Once we set a date where I wanted to be back, we made a program,” said Mahura of his rehabilitation.

“As each day passed, I got closer to the ice. It got more exciting.

“With each game it feels better. It was nice to get five games in there and I feel a lot more confident.

The six foot tall defender finished the opening round win over the Calgary Hitmen a +1 plus/minus rating.

In game 2 against the Hitmen, he watched as teammate Ivan Nikolishin fell awkwardly on the end boards, hurting his leg. At the time Sutter said his injury was not good. He is out two-to-four weeks with a lower body injury.

“Knee stuff for me now is a little scary,” said Mahura. “Either way, you never want to see a teammate get an injury.”

Now he’s preparing for the Rebels next opponent, the Regina Pats.

“Even practicing more with the team now I’m feeling more confident and comfortable with my game and handling the puck,” said Mahura.

The Rebels open their series Saturday at the Centrium against the Pats. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

Murray Crawford, Sports Reporter, 403-314-4338 E-mail mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

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Hawks 95 Raptors 87 ATLANTA — Jeff Teague scored 23 points, Kyle Korver added 14 and the Atlanta Hawks held off the Toronto Raptors for a 95-87 victory on Thursday night.

It was one of the season’s best performances for the Hawks, who remained in third place in the Eastern Conference by beating the East’s No. 2 seed.

With Paul Millsap scoring 13 points and Al Horford, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Mike Scott each adding 11, Atlanta used a balanced attack to knock off Toronto for the first time in four tries this season.

The Hawks have won 16 of 21 and are a half-game ahead of Boston for the third spot in the East. Toronto dropped 3 ½ games behind first-place Cleveland.

Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan each finished with 16 points and Jonas Valanciunas had 13 for the Raptors. Toronto has dropped two of three.

The Hawks took their biggest lead at 14 on Horford’s 3-pointer early in the fourth. DeRozan’s runner pulled Toronto within three at the 4:10 mark and Lowry missed a 3 that would’ve tied it with 3:03 remaining.

Valanciunas hit a free throw to make it a twopoint game in the final minute, but Teague followed with a three-point play — Atlanta’s first field goal since the 6:01 mark — to put the Hawks up 91-86 with 48 seconds left.

Millsap and Teague each hit a pair of free throws in the last 21 seconds to close out the win.

Atlanta never trailed after Thabo Sefolosha’s 3 made it 13-11 early in the first.

HE’S BACK

Raptors F DeMarre Carroll returned from right knee surgery after missing 41 games. Before getting hurt, he averaged 11.7 and 4.8 rebounds in 23 games.

Carroll, in the first season of a four-year, $60 million contract after playing the last two seasons for Atlanta, entered the game in the second quarter, played parts of the third and fourth and finished with five points in 14 minutes.

TIP-INS

Raptors: Missed a second straight chance to win their 23rd road game and set a regular-season franchise record. Toronto has 22 road victories for three straight seasons and has chances left this season at New York and Brooklyn. … Dropped to 16-7 against the East’s current top eight seeds.

Hawks: Starting G Kent Bazemore missed the game with an injured right knee. Sefolosha, starting in his place, scored 10 points.

UP NEXT

Raptors: Host Indiana on Friday.

Hawks: Host Boston on Saturday.

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Holtkamp a rising rugby star DANNY RODE LOCAL SPORTS The Rimbey Spartans have put together one of the top high school girls rugby programs in the province.

So when Courtney Holtkamp was moved onto the senior team in Grade 8 it was an indication of her talent.

“I was attending a Christian school at the time and the public school was short of players for their junior team and asked if there were any players who wanted to play,” she explained.

“So I went out for the team and they eventually moved me up to the senior team.

‘The coach at the time told me I had a lot of potential and to keep working at it.”

She did just that and less than four years later she’s developed into one of the premier U18 players in the province.

The 16-year-old Grade 11 student is still playing with the Rimbey senior team, which finished third in the provincial high school Division II championships last season, and will join the Red Deer Titans Elite U18 team this season. She also competed for Team Alberta at the Canadian 7s U18 championships in Vancouver.

Holtkamp was first seen by the provincial coach at a Canadian prospects camp Jan. 9 in Red Deer.

“It was the only session I was able to attend,” she said. “I wanted to go out and see what it was like.

“They hold two sessions a month and there were about 80 girls and they picked 20 who are now in England. I hope to attend more of those camps and see were it goes.”

What she did do was play for the Alberta 7s team, finishing second. The championships were held in conjunction with the CIS championships and an international tournament. The final

was played in B.C. Place in front of 30,000 fans.

“There were a lot of people … it was a great experience,” she said.

Holtkamp played centre back in high school and with the normal 15-a-side teams but played up front with the 7s.

“It was a little different playing up, but it was fun,” she said, adding she enjoys the 15s better.

“Mainly because I play it more, so really I kind of like both.”

At five-foot-11 and 180-pounds Holtkamp has the size to play wherever she wants.

She grew up working on a farm and takes her training seriously. She works out with the Titans School of Rugby and spends two days a week at Ignite Fitness in Red Deer as well as working out at home.

“There was a day last week when I worked out four times,” she said. “I work on speed and agility as well as spending 30 minutes on my core, 30 minutes on my upper body and 30 on the lower.”

She also practises twice a week with her high school team and will begin shortly working with the Titans U18 team.

An indication of her strength is last month she dead-lifted 315 pounds.

“That was last month, maybe it’s more now,” she said with a laugh.

But rugby isn’t the only thing she enjoys. She also played high school volleyball and competes in barrel racing, breakaway roping and team roping.

“I don’t compete seriously in team roping, but do it at home where we have steers,” she explained.

Holtkamp has two more years of high school rugby before she turns her attention to university.

“I hope to put enough hard work in to play at university and I hope to progress enough so that one day I can play for the Canadian team,” she said.

Looking at her dedication and work ethic, and her progression over the first three years in the sport, there’s no

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Courtney Holtkamp from the Rimbey Spartans is developing into one of the premier U18 players in the province. doubt she will be a strong contender for the national team down the road.

Danny Rode is a retired Advocate re-

Catalina Swim Club making a splash at Olympic/Paralympic trials

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF TORONTO — Halfway through the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Trials in Toronto, some positive results have the Red Deer Catalina Swim Club encouraged.

Six members of the swim club made the trip to Toronto for the competition and leading the way is Tammy Cunnington, a multi-medalist at Paralympic events.

Though the 50 m freestyle is her best event, the 50 m butterfly is her favourite.

“It’s powerful and fun,” said Cunnington.

“I’m really happy with my times, I’ve done what I believe I needed to do to show well and perform well. I’ve set two Canadian records and personal bests.”

In the first three days she won gold in the 50 m breaststroke, won the 150 m individual medley and won a bronze in the 50 m freestyle. In that same time she set and then broke her own Canadian record in the breaststroke and set the Canadian record in the freestyle.

“It’s a lot of hours in the water, a lot of hours with food and then a lot of hours resting to do it all again,” said Cunnington. “When the time is on the clock, it’s worth every blood, sweat at tear.”

Also in competition are Rebecca Smith, Josh Young, Elizabeth Moore, Kristen Trepanier and Daniel Stayer.

Rebecca Smith’s best showing was in the 200 m freestyle, where she finished eighth on Thursday and set an Alberta record.

Coach Mandi Smith, who has been working with the athletes almost nonstop leading up to the event.

“From our environment we don’t have a lot of the amenities some of the other teams have,” said Mandi Smith.

“They don’t let that bother them at all.

They work hard at home and at every opportunity they work to get better and train.

“They’re proving to be a part of the best in the country and that’s pretty cool.”

Smith said they have about 10 to 12 workouts a week, and eight or nine of those are in the water.

“The men are a lot older than the women at this meet and for Josh to

place 38th at 15-years-old is pretty cool,” said Mandi Smith Rebecca still has to compete in the 50 m and 100 m freestyle, Cunnington has the 50 m backstroke and butterfly (for which she currently holds the world record), Moore has the 200 m breaststroke, Trepanier has the 200 m butterfly and Stayer has the 50m freestyle.

“We’re hoping to see Tammy break the world record,” said Mandi Smith.

“We weren’t able to see her in Bismarck, North Dakota, but we’re hoping to see that.”

The swimmers and their coach find out on Sunday who makes the trip down to Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics. Also chosen from this group of swimmers are who will represent Canada at the 2016 Junior Pan Pacific Swim Championships in August, taking place in Maui, Hawaii.

“We’re hoping to have a few names read out on Sunday night,” said Mandi Smith. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

porter who can be reached at drode@reddeeradvocate.com. His work can also be seen at www.rdc.ab.ca/athleticsblog.

MEDICINE HAT TIGERS

WHL Tigers announce arena lease deal minutes before eviction deadline MEDICINE HAT — The Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League have signed a multi-year deal with the arena where they play.

The hockey team announced Thursday it had reached a deal with the operators of Canalta Centre within an hour of an eviction deadline set for noon.

No details about the lease, including the length of the deal, were released.

The arena’s general manager, Peter Jelinski, said Canalta Centre is happy to have the junior hockey team as a long-term tenant.

“We are very pleased to have reached an agreement and look forward to continuing our partnership with the Tigers as they make the Canalta Centre their home,” Jelinski said in a statement from operator SMG-Canada. The lease will meet everyone’s needs and will be mutually beneficial, he added. Team officials are crediting the assistance of the WHL in moving negotiations forward.

LONDON, Ont. — The Central Alberta Sting, competing in the U19 Division at the Canadian Ringette Championships as Team Alberta, rebounded from Wednesday’s losses to earn victories by a wide margin.

They started with a morning game against the Calgary Red, which they won handily 11-4. This was followed up by a 6-3 win over Team Saskatchewan in the afternoon.

Gillian Dreger and Kristin Demale both had hat tricks in the first game, Dreger had four assists while Demale had two. Baylee Schulhauser made 18 saves in the win.

Dreger followed up her morning performance with another hat trick against Saskatchewan. Ashlynn Morrison had two goals to help her team.

Grace Romansky made 16 saves for Team Alberta.

Team Alberta moves on to the

knockout stage against Team Nova Scotia at 10 a.m. today.

In U16 action, the Sting fell 4-2 to Team Saskatchewan and 9-2 to Elora-Fergus.

Against Saskatchewan, Madison Pluister and Hannah Morrison got on the board while Smalley McKenna made 22 saves.

Brianna Abell led the Sting with a goal and an assist and McKenna made 17 saves in the second game.

The Edmonton WAM, featuring a lineup full of Red Deer and Lacombe players, topped the Calgary RATH 5-3 Thursday evening.

Dani Holliday had two goals while Emily Otto and Dailyn Bell each had a goal and an assist in the win. Goalie Jessi Daniels made 31 saves to seal the victory.

Today the WAM play the Cambridge Turbos at 8:30 a.m.

FROM PAGE B1: FLAMES Backlund’s third goal with 52 seconds remaining in the second period was set up by a nice play by Matt Stajan. On a 2-on-1, Stajan sent a perfect saucer pass over the stick of Ben Hutton that landed on the stick of Backlund, who fired a high shot over Ryan Miller to make it 5-3.

As he stood with his arms thrust in the air in jubilation, hats came raining down from the Scotiabank Saddledome crowd.

Backlund had given the Flames a 3-2 lead 1:18 into the second, also coming on a Stajan pass. After mishandling the pass, Backlund, from below the goal line, banked the puck in off of Miller.

Etem’s goal at 6:54 tied it 3-3 but Colborne gave the Flames the lead for good at 11:54. Also enjoying a ca-

reer-best season, Colborne’s scored his 19th when he deflected in Hamilton’s point shot.

Backlund opened the scoring at 2:47, converting a nice pass from Jakub Nakladal.

The Canucks tied it at 6:23 when Tryamkin’s shot from the blue line deflected off ex-Canuck Hunter Shinkaruk and slipped through the pads of Joni Ortio. Horvat briefly gave Vancouver its only lead at 17:36 before Hamilton tied it 32 seconds later. The Flames had the edge in shots 43-27.

Miller gave up seven goals for just the fourth time in his career and the first time since Feb. 13, 2011.

Notes: With Calgary owning the tiebreaker with the Canucks, Vancouver can no longer finish ahead of the Flames.

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B3

Friday, April 8, 2016

Spieth picks up where he left off

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS AUGUSTA, Ga. — Jordan Spieth is off to another great start in the Masters because of the way he finished.

His two biggest rivals were left behind because they couldn’t.

Spieth capped off the only bogey-free round in the wicked wind at Augusta National by making a 15-foot par putt on the 16th hole and hitting an 8-iron into 6 feet for birdie on the final hole for a 6-under 66 and a two-shot lead, the first step in his bid to win another green jacket.

Jason Day couldn’t keep pace. On the verge of tying for the lead late in the round Thursday, Day dropped five shots in three holes and had to settle for a 72. Rory McIlroy pulled to within two shots of the lead until he made two bogeys over the last three holes. Mike Weir of Brights Grove, Ont., was tied for 59th at 4-over 76.

When a day of big wind, big numbers and far too many putts for Ernie Els was finally over, it felt as though nothing had changed from last year.

Spieth is the man to beat at the Masters.

He was atop the leaderboard for the fifth straight round, and he has had at least a share of the lead in six of the last seven rounds at the Masters.

One more and he matches the longest streak since Arnold Palmer in 1960 and the opening two rounds of 1961.

And just like last year, now it’s time for the rest of the field to try to catch him.

“We’re through one round,” Spieth said. “There’s going to be a lot of different changes. There are going to be a lot of different birdies, bogeys and everything in between. We know how to win this golf tournament, and we believe in our process. And if the putts are dropping, then hopefully it goes our way.”

He had a two-shot lead over Danny Lee and Shane Lowry. Three shots be-

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jordan Spieth punches the air after a birdie on the 18th hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday. hind was a group that included Sergio Garcia, Justin Rose and Paul Casey.

Still in the mix were Day and McIlroy, though both gave up a lot of ground in a short amount of time.

Day’s troubles began when he three-putted for bogey on the par-5 15th, pulled his tee shot into the water on the par-3 16th for a triple bogey and then sailed the green on the 17th and dropped another shot. When he finished, he was six behind the defending champion.

“I’ve just got to slowly try to inch my way back into this tournament if I can, and be patient with myself, and hopefully I’m there by Sunday,” Day said. “But it’s a major championship.

Things happen. And unfortunately, it happened at the wrong time today.”

Canada finishes 10-1 in round-robin play at men’s world curling championship

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS BASEL, Switzerland — With an emphatic rout of the tournament host, Canada has sent notice that it’s the team to beat heading into the playoffs at the men’s world curling championship.

Kevin Koe’s Calgary rink finished the round-robin in first place at 10-1, capping its run to the playoffs with an 7-2 win over Switzerland in Thursday’s final draw at St. Jakobshalle arena.

After posting a few shaky wins to start the tournament, Canada rounded into form and almost ran the table.

Koe’s only hiccup was a 4-3 extra-end loss to defending champion Sweden on Wednesday.

“It’s a pretty tough field, lots of good teams, and obviously we would have taken (10-1) at the start of the week,” Koe said. “So it’s been a great week and now we’re looking forward to the playoffs.”

Canada, rounded out by third Marc Kennedy, second Brent Laing, lead Ben Hebert and alternate Scott Pfeifer, rebounded from its lone loss with a 6-4 win over Norway earlier Thursday to clinch first place, then followed up with a victory over Sven Michel’s Swiss side, which finished a disappointing ninth at 4-7.

Canada will have the hammer when it plays Denmark (8-3) in the 1-2 Page playoff game on Friday. Rasmus Stjerne and the Danes finished second

with an 8-7 win over Sweden (6-5) in the last draw. After starting his title defence with four straight wins, Swedish skip Niklas Edin struggled mid-tournament and will be heading home.

“The experience helps I’ve won 1-2 games, lost 1-2 games,” said Koe, a world champion in 2010 with a different team. “We won’t get too high or low about the outcome, but obviously we want to win that game and get to the final as soon as possible.”

Denmark took Canada to an extra end last Sunday, with a shaky Canadian team scoring three in the 11th for an 11-8 win.

“We played a good game against Canada, but they seem to have picked up their pace since then but I think we got to stick to our process right now and give ourselves a chance on every shot,” said Stjerne, a former world junior champ. “Keeping the task at hand is most important and don’t focus on what’s coming because they are going to come big at us and I think we’ll just try and prepare our best.”

The 3-4 Page playoff will go Saturday between third-place Yusuke Morozumi of Japan (8-3) and fourth-place John Shuster of the United States (8-3).

Norway (7-3), which started the day in a playoff position, just missed a topfour finish after Japan and the U.S. each won twice on Thursday.

Canada hasn’t won a men’s world title since Glenn Howard’s victory at St. Jakobshalle in 2012.

Right when Day was falling apart, McIlroy holed an 18-foot eagle putt on the 13th and looked to be on his way in his bid to win a green jacket and complete the career Grand Slam. He was within two shots of the lead until he three-putted the 16th for bogey and missed the 18th green to the right, was plugged in a bunker and dropped another shot for a 70.

“If somebody had given me a 70 on the first day, I would have taken it,” McIlroy said. “I’m a little disappointed in the way I finished.”

It could have been worse.

Bubba Watson, a two-time champion, had a 41 on the back nine and shot 75. He wasn’t even low Watson — 66-year-old Tom Watson, in his last Masters, shot 74. Adam Scott, coming

off two victories in Florida last month, opened with a 76.

Rickie Fowler had his worst score ever at Augusta National by posting an 80, with 44 of those shots coming on the back nine.

Spieth simply picked up where he left off a year ago.

Never mind that he discovered a hairline crack in his driver during Wednesday practice and had to find a backup for the opening round. Or that he was hearing questions about what was wrong with his game from not having seriously contended in the last two months.

Spieth was at Augusta National, a course that feels like home for the 22-year-old Texan.

“I would have signed for 2 under today and not even played the rough, knowing the conditions that were coming up,” Spieth said. “Just scored extremely well, which is something I’ve been struggling with this season.

If I can kind of straighten out things with the iron play, hopefully we’ll be in business. But yeah, I’m extremely pleased with that round today. I felt like we stole a few.”

For all the birdies — none longer than 12 feet — the pars make Spieth look so tough to beat.

He settled himself early with a beautiful pitch across the first green to 2 feet. He pumped his fist with a tough pitch over the bunker and to the upper tier on No. 4. He gambled with a 4-iron through a tiny gap in the trees on the 11th and made it pay off with another par. On 16, he kept his card clean by ramming in a 15-foot par putt.

By the end of the day, no one could do better.

Nine players couldn’t break 80, a group that included Els, who took six putts from 2 feet on the opening hole for a 9. He played the rest of the day at 1 over.

“It wouldn’t matter if I putted with a stick,” Els said. “When snakes are going off in your brain, it’s difficult.”

Ashton Baumann, son of Alex, races onto Olympic swim team

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Another Baumann will be swimming in the Olympic Games for Canada.

Ashton Baumann, son of Olympic gold medallist Alex Baumann, won Thursday’s 200-metre breaststroke at Canadian trials in the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre.

The 23-year-old posted a time of two minutes 10.69 seconds. Baumann was the only man in the breaststroke final to go under the time standard required to make the team for Rio. “This meet’s been a real, real pressure-cooker for me,” Baumann said.

“I’ve been struggling with my nerves.

Going into that, I wasn’t sure how it would pan out. It panned out a hell of a lot better than I thought I would.

“It was a bit off my goal time, but I made the team so I’m happy with that.”

Alex Baumann was a double gold medallist in the 1984 Summer Games in Los Angeles, winning the 200-metre and 400-metre individual medley in world-record times.

The 51-year-old was head of Canada’s Own The Podium from 2010 to 2012 before taking over as high-performance chief of Sport New Zealand.

Ashton, who now lives and trains in Australia, says he spoke with his father before the trials.

“He said ‘you’ve done the work.

You’ve done the training,”’ Ashton said. “I told him how nervous I’ve been for the past three nights. I’ve been getting two hours sleep at best.”

Victoria’s Ryan Cochrane won the

men’s 400-metre freestyle comfortably in 3:48:54 and almost two seconds under the time required. He was also the only man to qualify out of that final.

In order to be nominated to the Canadian team that will compete in Rio, an Olympic qualifying time and a toptwo result must be achieved in a trials final.

So even though Cochrane won a bronze medal in the 400 in last year’s world championship, the 27-yearold still had to meet those standards Thursday night to race it in Rio. “If you can perform in April, you’re going to be that much better in August,” Cochrane said.

“I’m hoping to be six or seven seconds faster this summer, so I did what I had to there.

“You have to be able to perform when you need to. This is a really good practice for performing on the day in Rio.” Eleven women and three men have earned the right to be nominated to Canada’s Olympic team with three more days of racing. Canada’s Olympic swim team will be officially introduced Sunday.

Toronto’s Brittany Maclean set a second Canadian record in the meet winning the women’s 200 freestyle in 1:56.94. She also set a national record in the 400-metre freestyle to meet the Olympic standard in both.

“This week is so emotional with all these people with their dreams coming true and not coming true,” a breathless MacLean said.

“To swim two events at the Olympics is crazy.”

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The store has a large selection of bikes to suit most riders, and Paul and his family have been running the business for nearly 30 years. The Red Deer store is the company’s third location, so the staff comes to our community with a wealth of knowledge and support from

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SCOREBOARD FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016

Hockey

Local Sports

:2016 Western Hockey League Playoffs

Red Deer at Regina, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Apr. 13 Red Deer at Regina, 7 p.m.

Friday, Apr. 15 x-Regina at Red Deer, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Apr. 17 x-Red Deer at Regina, TBA Tuesday, Apr. 19 x-Regina at Red Deer, 7 p.m.

All Times Local First Round DIVISION SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE East Division Brandon (1) vs. Edmonton (WC2) (Brandon wins series 4-2) Tuesday’s result Brandon 10 Edmonton 3

Carolina New Jersey Columbus

81 35 30 16 86 196 221 81 37 36 8 82 179 207 80 32 40 8 72 210 247 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-Dallas 81 49 23 9 107 264 228 x-St. Louis 81 49 23 9 107 223 196 x-Chicago 81 47 26 8 102 231 204 x-Nashville 81 41 26 14 96 226 212 x-Minnesota 81 38 32 11 87 215 204 Colorado 81 39 38 4 82 213 235 Winnipeg 81 34 39 8 76 211 236 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-Anaheim 79 44 24 11 99 210 187 x-Los Ange80 47 28 5 99 220 190 les x-San Jose 81 45 30 6 96 240 210 Arizona 81 35 38 8 78 209 244 Calgary 81 34 40 7 75 229 259 Vancouver 81 30 38 13 73 187 240 Edmonton 81 31 43 7 69 200 241 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division z-clinched conference

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. Division Victoria (1) vs. Kelowna (2) (Victoria leads series 1-0) Thursday’s game Kelowna 1 at Victoria 2 Saturday’s game Kelowna at Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Tuesday, April 12 Victoria at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.

Thursday, April 14 Victoria at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.

Friday, April 15 x-Kelowna at Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Sunday, April 17 x-Victoria at Kelowna - 5 p.m.

Tuesday, April 19 x-Kelowna at Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Prince Albert (2) vs. Moose Jaw (3) (Moose Jaw wins series 4-1) Central Division Lethbridge (1) vs. Regina (WC1) (Regina wins series 4-1) Red Deer (2) vs. Calgary (3) (Red Deer wins series 4-1) WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. Division Victoria (1) vs. Spokane (WC2) (Victoria wins series 4-2) Kelowna (2) vs. Kamloops (3) (Kelowna wins series 4-3) U.S. Division Seattle (1) vs. Prince George (WC1) (Seattle wins series 4-0) Everett (2) vs. Portland (3) (Everett wins series 4-0) Second Round DIVISION FINALS (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE East Division Brandon (1) vs. Moose Jaw (3) Friday’s game Moose Jaw at Brandon, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday’s game Moose Jaw at Brandon, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Apr. 12 Brandon at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Apr. 13 Brandon at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.

Friday, Apr. 15 x-Moose Jaw at Brandon, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Apr. 17 x-Brandon at Moose Jaw, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, April 19 x-Moose Jaw at Brandon, 7 p.m.

NHL

Central Division Red Deer (2) vs. Regina (WC1) Saturday’s game Regina at Red Deer, 7 p.m.

Sunday’s game Regina at Red Deer, TBA Tuesday, Apr. 12

GF 234 225 209 239 230 216 196 197

GA 201 196 221 224 246 234 215 241

GF GA 247 190 244 200 227 207 233 215 206 215

Baltimore New York Tampa Bay Toronto Boston Detroit Chicago Cleveland Kansas City Minnesota Seattle Houston Los Angeles Oakland Texas

East Division W L Pct 3 0 1.000 2 1 .667 2 2 .500 2 2 .500 1 1 .500 Central Division W L Pct 2 0 1.000 3 1 .750 1 1 .500 1 1 .500 0 3 .000 West Division W L Pct 2 1 .667 1 2 .333 1 2 .333 1 3 .250 1 3 .250

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

Wednesday’s Games Tampa Bay 5, Toronto 3 Seattle 9, Texas 5 Detroit 7, Miami 3 Cleveland 7, Boston 6 N.Y. Yankees 16, Houston 6 Baltimore 4, Minnesota 2 Oakland 2, Chicago White Sox 1 Thursday’s Games Chicago White Sox 6, Oakland 1 N.Y. Yankees 8, Houston 5 Boston at Cleveland, ppd., rain Baltimore 4, Minnesota 2 L.A. Angels 4, Texas 3 Friday’s Games N.Y. Yankees (Severino 0-0) at Detroit (Zimmermann 0-0), 11:08 a.m.

Cleveland (Salazar 0-0) at Chicago White Sox

(Danks 0-0), 2:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Archer 0-1) at Baltimore (Tillman 0-0), 5:05 p.m.

Boston (Kelly 0-0) at Toronto (Stroman 1-0), 5:07 p.m.

Houston (Feldman 0-0) at Milwaukee (Anderson 0-0), 6:10 p.m.

Minnesota (E.Santana 0-0) at Kansas City (Ventura 0-0), 6:15 p.m.

Texas (Griffin 0-0) at L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 0-0), 8:05 p.m.

Oakland (Surkamp 0-0) at Seattle (T.Walker 0-0), 8:10 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Boston at Toronto, 11:07 a.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Detroit, 11:08 a.m.

Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 12:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Baltimore, 5:05 p.m.

Houston at Milwaukee, 5:10 p.m.

Minnesota at Kansas City, 5:15 p.m.

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

Oakland at Seattle, 7:10 p.m.

National League

Washington New York Miami Atlanta Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh Milwaukee St. Louis Los Angeles

East Division W L Pct 2 1 .667 1 1 .500 1 2 .333 0 2 .000 0 3 .000 Central Division W L Pct 3 0 1.000 3 0 1.000 3 0 1.000 1 2 .333 0 3 .000 West Division W L Pct 3 1 .750

GB — 1/2 1 1 2

1/2

GB — — — 2 3 GB —

● WHL: Regina Pats at Red Deer Rebels, second game,

Lacrosse

x-Sask. x-Colorado Calgary Vancouver x

East Division W L Pct GF 9 4.692 187 7 5.583 156 6 7.462 145 4 9.308 163 4 9.308 138

West Division GP W L Pct GF 13 10 3.769 173 13 10 3.769 159 15 6 9.400 170 13 3 10.231 143 —clinched playoff berth.

GA GB 162 — 140 1.5 148 3 183 5 159 5 GA GB 140 — 148 — 174 5 180 7

WEEK 14 Saturday’s results Colorado 12New England 10 Buffalo 18 Georgia 14 Saskatchewan 11 Calgary 9 Toronto 13 Vancouver 11 WEEK 15 Today’s Games Saskatchewan at New England, 5 p.m.

Saturday,Apr. 9 New England at Toronto, 5p.m.

Rochester at Buffalo, 5:30p.m.

Vancouver at Calgary, 7p.m.

Sunday, Apr. 10 Colorado at Georgia, 12:05p.m.

Basketball

Friday’s Games Columbus at Buffalo, 5 p.m.

National Basketball Association

Saturday’s Games Ottawa at Boston, 10:30 a.m.

Detroit at N.Y. Rangers, 10:30 a.m.

Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.

Anaheim at Colorado, 3:30 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Montreal, 5 p.m.

Carolina at Florida, 5 p.m.

Toronto at New Jersey, 5 p.m.

Chicago at Columbus, 5 p.m.

Calgary at Minnesota, 5 p.m.

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

Washington at St. Louis, 6 p.m.

Nashville at Dallas, 6 p.m.

Edmonton at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Winnipeg at Los Angeles, 8 p.m.

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

EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct y-Cleveland 56 23 .709 y-Toronto 52 26 .667 x-Atlanta 47 32 .595 x-Boston 46 32 .590 x-Miami 46 32 .590 x-Charlotte 45 33 .577 Indiana 42 36 .538 Detroit 42 37 .532 Chicago 39 40 .494 Washington 38 40 .487 Orlando 33 45 .423 Milwaukee 32 46 .410 New York 31 48 .392 Brooklyn 21 57 .269 Philadelphia 10 68 .128

Baseball American League

Sunday

GP Buffalo 13 New England12 Rochester 13 Georgia 13 Toronto 13

Thursday’s Games Boston 5, Detroit 2 Tampa Bay 4, New Jersey 2 N.Y. Islanders 4, N.Y. Rangers 1 Toronto 4, Philadelphia 3, OT Pittsburgh 4, Washington 3, OT Montreal 4, Carolina 2 Ottawa 3, Florida 1 Nashville 3, Arizona 2, OT St. Louis 2, Chicago 1, OT Dallas 4, Colorado 2 Calgary 7, Vancouver 3 Anaheim at Los Angeles, Late Winnipeg 5at San Jose4

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts y-Florida 81 46 26 9 101 x-Tampa Bay 81 46 30 5 97 Detroit 81 41 29 11 93 Boston 81 42 30 9 93 Ottawa 81 37 35 9 83 Montreal 81 37 38 6 80 Buffalo 80 34 35 11 79 Toronto 81 29 41 11 69 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts z-Washington 80 55 17 8 118 x-Pittsburgh 81 48 25 8 104 x-N.Y. Island80 45 26 9 99 ers x-N.Y. Rang81 45 27 9 99 ers Philadelphia 80 39 27 14 92

● WHL: Regina Pats at Red Deer Rebels, first game, best-of-seven, Eastern Conference semifinal, 7 p.m., Centrium

best-of-seven, Eastern Conference semifinal, 7 p.m., Centrium ● Central Alberta Men’s Basketball Association: Division I and II second game best-of-three final, 4:15 p.m.; Division III first game best-ofthree final, 5:30 p.m., Lindsay Thurber

National Lacrosse League

Wednesday’s Games Columbus 5, Toronto 1 Edmonton 6, Vancouver 2 Detroit 3, Philadelphia 0

U.S. Division Seattle (1) vs. Everett (2) Friday’s game Everett at Seattle, 7:35 p.m.

Sunday’s game Everett at Seattle, 5:05 p.m.

Wednesday, Apr. 13 Seattle at Everett, 7:05 p.m.

Friday, Apr. 15 Seattle at Everett, 7:35 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 16 x-Everett at Seattle, 7:05 p.m.

Monday, Apr. 18 x-Seattle at Everett, 7:05 p.m.

Tuesday, Apr. 19 x-Everett at Seattle, 7:05 p.m. x — played only if necessary

Saturday

San Francisco Colorado Arizona San Diego

3 1 .750 — 2 1 .667 1/2 1 3 .250 2 0 3 .000 2 Wednesday’s Games Milwaukee 4, San Francisco 3 Colorado 4, Arizona 3 Detroit 7, Miami 3 Pittsburgh 5, St. Louis 1 Cincinnati 3, Philadelphia 2 Washington 3, Atlanta 1 L.A. Dodgers 7, San Diego 0 Thursday’s Games Cincinnati 10, Philadelphia 6 Miami 6, Washington 4 San Francisco 12, L.A. Dodgers 6 Chicago Cubs 14, Arizona 6

WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct y-Golden State 69 9 .885 y-San Antonio 65 12 .844 y-Oklahoma City 54 25 .684 x-L.A. Clippers 50 28 .641 Memphis 42 36 .538 x-Portland 43 37 .538 Dallas 40 38 .513 Utah 39 39 .500 Houston 38 41 .481 Denver 32 47 .405 Sacramento 31 48 .392 New Orleans 29 49 .372 Minnesota 27 52 .342 Phoenix 21 58 .266 L.A. Lakers 16 62 .205 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division

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Friday’s Games Philadelphia (Eickhoff 0-0) at N.Y. Mets (deGrom 0-0), 11:10 a.m.

San Diego (Rea 0-0) at Colorado (Lyles 0-0), 2:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Liriano 1-0) at Cincinnati (Simon 0-0), 5:10 p.m.

St. Louis (J.Garcia 0-0) at Atlanta (Wisler 0-0), 5:35 p.m.

Houston (Feldman 0-0) at Milwaukee (Anderson 0-0), 6:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Hammel 0-0) at Arizona (Ray 0-0), 7:40 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Stripling 0-0) at San Francisco (M. Cain 0-0), 8:15 p.m.

GB — 3 1/2 9 9 1/2 9 1/2 10 1/2 13 1/2 14 17 17 1/2 22 1/2 23 1/2 25 34 1/2 45 1/2 GB — 3 1/2 15 1/2 19 27 27 29 30 31 1/2 37 1/2 38 1/2 40 42 1/2 48 1/2 53

Wednesday’s Games Indiana 123, Cleveland 109 Detroit 108, Orlando 104 Washington 121, Brooklyn 103 Boston 104, New Orleans 97 Charlotte 111, New York 97 Dallas 88, Houston 86 Portland 120, Oklahoma City 115 L.A. Clippers 91, L.A. Lakers 81 Thursday’s Games Phoenix 124, Houston 115 Miami 106, Chicago 98 Atlanta 95, Toronto 87 Minnesota 105, Sacramento 97 San Antonio at Golden State, Late Friday’s Games New York at Philadelphia, 5 p.m.

Miami at Orlando, 5 p.m.

Brooklyn at Charlotte, 5 p.m.

Indiana at Toronto, 5:30 p.m.

Milwaukee at Boston, 5:30 p.m.

Washington at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at New Orleans, 6 p.m.

Memphis at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

San Antonio at Denver, 7 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Utah, 7 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Phoenix at New Orleans,5 p.m.

Boston at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m.

Golden State at Memphis, 6 p.m.

Cleveland at Chicago, 6:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Sacramento, 8:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Portland, 8:30 p.m

OLIVIA SUTTER A local hockey product is making waves playing for McGill University, earning an award for her achievements with the team.

Olivia Sutter, a forward, played two seasons with McGill in Montreal. She played in all 16 games and had three goals and one assist in that time.

On April 6, Sutter won the Muriel Roscoe trophy.

The trophy is awarded to a graduating female athlete for proficiency and leadership in athletics over her junior career.

Before her time with McGill she was a member of the Alberta Honeybadgers in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League.

The Honeybadgers now compete as the Calgary Inferno in the league.

Saturday’s Games Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 11:10 a.m.

L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 2:05 p.m.

Miami at Washington, 2:05 p.m.

Houston at Milwaukee, 5:10 p.m.

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

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

Chicago Cubs at Arizona, 6:10 p.m.

San Diego at Colorado, 6:10 p.m.

Transactions Thursday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE — Suspended free agent OF Henry Charles 76 games and free agent RHP Adam Reifer and San Diego OF Jose Urena (Fort Wayne-MWL) 80 games for violations of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

American League BOSTON RED SOX — Sent C Christian Vasquez to Pawtucket (IL) for a rehab assignment.

HOUSTON ASTROS — Optioned RHP Michael Feliz to Fresno (PCL). Selected the contract of RHP Chris Devenski from Fresno. Designated RHP Danny Reynolds for assignment.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Placed LHP Andrew Heaney on the 15-day DL. National League ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Traded LHP Jayson Aquino to Baltimore for cash.

American Association

JOPLIN BLASTERS — Signed INF Mitch Glasser and OF Willie Cabrera.

KANSAS CITY T-BONES — Signed OF Tyler Massey and INF Jimmy Mojica.

LINCOLN SALTDOGS — Signed C Ryan Wiggins.

SIOUX FALLS CANARIES — Signed C Cameron Garfield. Traded INF Brett Balkan and a player to be named to Traverse City for OF Jay Austin.

WICHITA WINGNUTS — Signed INF Christian Stringer.

Can-Am League NEW JERSEY JACKALS — Signed RHP James Stokes. Released INF Mark Threlkeld.

QUEBEC CAPITALES — Signed C Adam Ehrlich.

ROCKLAND BOULDERS — Signed RHP Markus Solbach. Traded RHP Daniel Carela to York for a player to be named. Released RHP Marcus Jensen.

Named Chris Torres bench coach.

TROIS-RIVERES AIGLES — Signed INF Yeixon Ruiz and RHP Timothy Boyce. Released LHP Alex Szymanksi and INF Javier Herrera.

Frontier League

EVANSVILLE OTTERS — Signed RHP Luc Rennie.

RIVER CITY RASCALS — Placed RHP Tommy Lawrence on the suspended list.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MINERS — Acquired 1B Jordan Brower from Sioux Falls (AA) for a player to be named.

TRAVERSE CITY BEACH BUMS — Signed OF Brandon Thomasson.

a one-year contract.

HOUSTON TEXANS — Re-signed S Quintin Demps.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Waived G Ben Heenan.

Signed WRs Josh Boyce and Brian Tyms.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed DL Markus Kuhn.

OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed S Reggie Nelson.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES — Waived C Ryan Hollins.

Signed G Xavier Munford to a multi-year contract.

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS — Announced the resignation of general manager Sam Hinkie. Signed F Christian Wood for the remainder of the season.

HOCKEY National Hockey League ARIZONA COYOTES — Announced G Adin Hill, F Christian Fischer and D Dysin Mayo will join Springfield (AHL) upon completion of their junior hockey seasons.

BUFFALO SABRES — Called up Fs Evan Rodrigues and Cole Schneider from Rochester (AHL).

CAROLINA HURRICANES — Recalled F Derek Ryan from Charlotte (AHL).

DALLAS STARS — Recalled C Jason Dickinson from Texas (AHL).

EDMONTON OILERS — Signed D Caleb Jones to

FOOTBALL National Football League BUFFALO BILLS — LB A.J. Tarpley announced his retirement. Signed C Fernando Velasco.

DENVER BRONCOS — Signed LS Casey Kreiter to

a three-year entry level contract and G Nick Ellis to a two-year entry level contract .

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Recalled F Jonathan Drouin and D Matt Taormina from Syracuse (AHL).

Assigned D Slater Koekkoek to Syracuse.

American Hockey League ROCHESTER AMERICANS — Returned D Collin Bowman to Colorado (ECHL).

ECHL ALASKA ACES — Released D Garrett Haar and G Troy Redmann.

BRAMPTON BEAST — Released F Pat Megannety. Signed F Marc Beckstead to an amateur tryout agreement.

ELMIRA JACKALS — Released F Garrett Klotz.

FORT WAYNE COMETS — Released F Leo Thomas. Signed D Simon Denis.

ORLANDO SOLAR BEARS — Released D Jordan Rowley from an amateur tryout agreement. Signed F Brayden Jaw to an amateur tryout agreement.

TULSA OILERS — Claimed F Daniel Barczuk off waivers from Fort Wayne.

Hockey analytics conference set to ‘expand the conversation’

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — Peter Tingling says he’s finally noticing a shift in how the hockey world views advanced statistics.

That doesn’t mean there isn’t still a long way to go.

“If you think Corsi is analytics, you think the crossbow is a modern weapon,” said Tingling, a management information systems professor at Simon Fraser University. “The fact of the matter is hockey’s in the dark ages. Nice to see them finally step up a little bit.”

Corsi — plainly referred to as “shot attempts percentage”

by the NHL — is a fairly basic formula that helps figure out how much a team possesses the puck relative to its opponent.

But as more data has become available in recent years thanks to better tracking of players on the ice, advanced statisticians have rapidly expanded with new, more detailed ways to both measure, and attempt to predict, performance.

“Analytics are about how do we get the most juice out of the lemon?” said Tingling.

“How do we get the right piece of the jigsaw puzzle in place?”

With questions like those in mind, Tingling is part of a group at SFU hosting a hockey

analytics conference in Vancouver on Saturday that’s expected to attract executives, academics, students and fans.

And while advanced stats are being viewed more favourably in the NHL — many teams have analytics departments and the league’s website has been updated with enhanced statistical categories — event organizers say it’s still an uphill climb.

“To do something differently you have to challenge the status quo,” said Tim Swartz, a statistics professor at SFU and the driving force behind the conference.

“The analytics-type people aren’t necessarily hockey people. It takes some time. Re-

check your

sults get communicated, but they don’t always get accepted.”

Swartz co-authored a paper a few years ago that tackled when a team down by one in third period should pull its goalie. The numbers showed the optimal time was with three minutes left, much sooner than what had been the accepted norm. After some initial shock from fans and media when Colorado Avalanche head coach Patrick Roy brought the practice to the NHL, other teams started to gradually follow suit.

“I like looking at problems of strategy and how to best utilize resources,” said Swartz. “There’s a salary cap,

so how do you spend your money wisely? What’s a player worth? That’s kind of the holy grail of sports problems — player evaluation.

“We all know Sidney Crosby is great, but there’s a whole bunch of (supporting) guys who might be comparable.

Who’s best for your team?”

Analytics have been prevalent for some time in other sports like basketball and baseball, but hockey has lagged behind.

“Teams may not have the technical capabilities, they may not be interested, coaches may be old-school,” said Peter Chow-White, a communications professor and big data researcher at SFU.

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Bernier makes bid official OTTAWA — Why wait?

Quebec MP Maxime Bernier became the second official contender for the permanent leadership of the Conservative party Thursday, saying while there may be more than a year to go until the winner is chosen, he’s ready now.

“It’s time for our conservative movement to have a leader who speaks openly, with passion and conviction, what it is to be a conservative and that’s what I want to do,” Bernier said as he arrived at Conservative headquarters in Ottawa to file his nomination forms.

Bernier, 53, may end up with the distinction of being the lone contender from Quebec, the only province where the Tories actually increased their seat count in the last election.

He was drawn into federal politics in 2006 in an effort by the Tories to reverse their failure to win any seats at all Quebec in 2004. He captured his riding of Beauce with 67 per cent of the vote that year and has easily won re-election every time since.

He said he expects he’ll have a strong campaign in Quebec but that he’s running to represent all Canadians.

Ontario MP Kellie Leitch filed her papers on Wednesday. Others contemplating a run include Ontario MPs Tony Clement, Lisa Raitt and Michael Chong Saskatchewan MP Andrew Scheer Alberta MP Jason Kenney and former Nova Scotia MP Peter MacKay. Bernier has long been a champion of supply management in his province, an economic philosophy seemingly out of step with his other more libertarian views about removing government involvement from the private sector.

He said Canadians should stay tuned for more discussion of those and other policies.

He’s also aware he has baggage. Bernier was turfed from his post as foreign affairs minister in former prime minister Stephen Harper’s cabinet after leaving confidential papers at the home of his then-girlfriend.

“I dealt with that seven years ago and I showed to

Canada BRIEFS Pharmacists should play ‘front-line’ role in dispensing cannabis: association TORONTO — A pharmacists’ group that initially nixed the idea of dispensing medical cannabis has changed its stance, saying that pharmacists should play a “front-line role” in providing access to the drug.

The Canadian Pharmacists Association says it has updated its position because of its growing concern about what it calls a “lack of clinical oversight” in the use of medical marijuana.

The group said in a release issued Thursday that pharmacists are “medication experts” and therefore could help identify potential problems such as drug interactions, contraindications and potentially addictive behaviour.

When Health Canada was developing its medical marijuana regulations, which were implemented in 2013, the federal agency had proposed that cannabis be distributed through pharmacies.

At the time, the pharmacists’ association said it was concerned about dispensing the product because of insufficient evidence about its safety and effectiveness.

The group was also concerned that provincial and territorial governments would not agree to such a system and was worried about safety risks such as robberies.

“The medical marijuana landscape has changed significantly since we first took a position on this issue,” the association said in an email Thursday.

“For instance, the number of medical marijuana users is growing, with minimal involvement and oversight by health-care professionals.”

However, licensed cannabis producers say they don’t think that pharmacies should be the only way for patients to access medical marijuana.

“I think the pharmacy model is a good option for patients, but in addition to the existing mail order and customer service system we have today,” said Greg Engel, the CEO of B.C.-based Tilray.

“That’s giving patients options.”

World leaders should be transparent about their personal finances: Trudeau SUDBURY, Ont. — You won’t find the name Justin Trudeau in the leaked documents that sparked an international furor over tax avoidance, the prime minister insisted Thursday during a brief stop in northern Ontario.

Trudeau, in Sudbury, Ont., to make an infrastructure announcement, said he has been fully open with Canadians about the investments he holds.

The prime minister was unequivocal when asked directly whether he or any of his family members hold cash or investments in offshore accounts.

“No, we do not,” Trudeau said as some in the audience chuckled. “I have been entirely and completely transparent about my and my family’s finances.”

Trudeau said the Panama Papers have highlighted the concerns that people around the world have about political leaders and other powerful corporate figures using offshore accounts and tax havens to avoid paying taxes.

And he pointed to measures announced in his government’s first fiscal plan as proof that he is determined to find tax cheats.

“In this budget, even before the Panama Papers came out, we had allocated an extra $440 million to the Canada Revenue Agency to ensure they are empowered to go after tax avoidance,” Trudeau said.

Canadians expect their leaders to show they are worthy of their trust, while leaders need to trust

CONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP RACE

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The House of Commons defence committee will hold closed-door hearings on the state of security at Canadian military bases.

Conservative MP James Bezan, the party’s defence critic, proposed the idea, which was recently accepted by the all-party committee, although a date for the investigation has yet to be scheduled.

In the aftermath of a stabbing of two military members at a north Toronto recruiting facility last month, National Defence conceded that some elements of a full-scale security review at its installations were still ongoing 18 months after the terror attacks of October 2014.

Bezan says it’s been clear since the 2014 deaths of Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent and Cpl. Nathan Cirillo — attacks inspired by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant — that members of the Canadian military need better protection.

He says that at some bases, visitors can drive on to the property without being challenged by security, and the incident last month in Toronto shows a need to improve protection at recruiting centres.

Ayanle Hassan Ali, 27, faces nine charges, including three counts of attempted murder, after two soldiers were attacked and injured by a man with a knife. Police said the man said afterward that Allah told him to do it.

Bezan says MPs want to hear from senior members of the military, including possibly the chief of the defence staff, about what measures have been taken, and what resources they need.

Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS

Conservative MP Maxime Bernier arrives outside the offices of the Conservative Party of Canada as he officially launches his bid for the leadership of the party, on Thursday in Ottawa.

Canadians that I learned from that and I showed to Canadians that I’m a principled politician and Canadians will discover me in the near future in more detail,” he said.

“They will know the man behind the politics.”

Canadians enough to share details about the assets they hold, Trudeau said without directly mentioning anyone implicated in the scandal.

A massive leak of more than 11 million documents from Panama-based law firm Mossack Fonseca — one of the world’s largest creators of shell companies — has been dogging political leaders around the world.

The unprecedented leak of details about assets being held in tax-sheltered offshore accounts had one of Canada’s biggest lenders, the Royal Bank, on the defensive this week over its ties to the law firm.

Media reports have linked hundreds of wealthy Canadians to the controversy.

While in Sudbury, Trudeau announced federal funding to match a $26.7 million Ontario government commitment to an $80-million road construction project in the mining town.

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EU threatens to sanction tax havens

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BERLIN — The European Union has threatened to sanction countries like Panama if they continue to refuse to co-operate fully to fight money laundering and tax evasion, after a leak of data showed the tiny country remains a key destination for people who want to hide money.

A leak of 11.5 million documents from Panama-based law firm Mossack Fonseca showed it had helped thousands of individuals and companies from around the world to set up shell companies and offshore accounts in low-tax havens. Because such accounts often hide the ultimate owner of the

money, they are a favoured tool to launder money, pay bribes or evade taxes.

So far, the scandal has brought down the leader of Iceland and raised questions about the dealings of the presidents of Argentina and Ukraine, senior Chinese politicians, famous actors, athletes and the circle of friends of Russian Vladimir Putin, who some allege has profited indirectly from such accounts.

“People are fed up with these outrages,” said Pierre Moscovici, who heads financial affairs for the 28-nation EU. He took to task countries like Panama that facilitate such secretive, low-tax accounts.

“The amounts of money, the ju-

risdictions and the names associated with this affair are frankly shocking,” he said. Speaking of countries like Panama, he said the EU has to “be ready to hit them with appropriate sanctions if they refuse to change.”

Panama is listed by the EU as a country that is not co-operative on tax issues, and Moscovici urged the country to “rethink its position in this regard.”

The Central American country’s government said late Wednesday it is creating an international committee of experts to recommend ways to boost transparency in its offshore financial industry.

President Juan Carlos Varela said the committee’s findings will be

shared with other nations so joint action can be taken to boost transparency in legal and financial centres worldwide.

But Varela defended Panama against what he called a “media attack” by wealthy nations that he says are ignoring their own deficiencies and unfairly stigmatizing Panama.

Europe is also home to countries with a record of acting like tax havens and providing banking secrecy — Luxembourg, Switzerland, Andorra, among others. The United States has also become a haven, with several states including Wyoming and Delaware now popular places to open anonymous accounts that are cheap to maintain and pay little or no local tax.

Prosecutors seek info on Brussels Airport suspect in a hat

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BRUSSELS — Belgian prosecutors launched a public appeal Thursday seeking any information on the “man in hat” suspect in the Brussels Airport suicide bombings that killed 16 people.

Belgian Federal Prosecutor Eric Van der Sypt said authorities were especially interested in any people who might have filmed or photographed the man.

He was seen at the airport with two suicide bombers before they died in the March 22 attacks. A subsequent explosion at Brussels’ Maelbeek subway station killed another 16 people the same morning.

Photos released by prosecutors showed the “man in hat” leaving the airport on foot, walking to the nearby town of Zaventem and then into Brussels, where all traces of him were reportedly lost.

The suspect also wore a white jacket but discarded it at some point, prosecutors said.

The appeal for public assistance more than two weeks after the suicide bombings indicated that investigators have hit a standstill. Three bombers, two at the airport and one in the subway, also died in the attacks, which were claimed by Islamic State.

According to a video reconstitution of the suspect’s itinerary presented to reporters, the man left the Brussels Airport terminal at 7:58 a.m. before two other men he was with in the building exploded suitcases laden with explosives. He passed by a Sher-

Student opponent of radical Islam slain in Bangladesh

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In this Belgian Federal Police hand out picture made available Thursday, the third suspect, of the recent attack on Brussels airport is shown, indicated in box, during his escape from the airport after the blasts. aton hotel, walked through the town of Zaventem, discarded his jacket, and was seen on video footage at Meiser square in northeastern Brussels at 9:42 a.m.

Eight minutes later, his trail vanishes.

Belgian authorities are hoping that they or someone finds the discarded light-colored jacket, saying it could yield precious clues. Federal Prosecu-

tor Thierry Werts also said there had been many people around the hotel when the suspect walked by who may now be overseas, and asked for their assistance as well.

Prosecutors asked “people who might have filmed or taken a photograph of the suspect or think they can provide extra information” to call a special telephone number or to email authorities.

Americans united in their dislike for Trump: poll

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — For Americans of nearly every race, gender, political persuasion and location, disdain for Donald Trump runs deep, saddling the Republican front-runner with unprecedented unpopularity as he tries to overcome recent campaign setbacks.

Seven in 10 people, including close to half of Republican voters, have an unfavourable view of Trump, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll.

It’s an opinion shared by majorities of men and women, young and old conservatives, moderates and liberals and whites, Hispanics and blacks — a dev-

astatingly broad indictment.

Even in the South, a region where Trump has won GOP primaries decisively, close to 70 per cent view him unfavourably. And among whites without a college education, one of Trump’s most loyal voting blocs, 55 per cent have a negative opinion.

Trump still leads the Republican field in delegates and has built a loyal following with a steady share of the Republican primary electorate. But the breadth of his unpopularity raises significant questions about how he could stitch together enough support in the general election to win the White House.

It also underscores the trouble he

may still face in the Republican race, which appears headed to a contested convention where party insiders would have their say about who will represent the GOP in the fall campaign.

“He’s at risk of having the nomination denied to him because grassroots party activists fear he’s so widely disliked that he can’t possibly win,” said Ari Fleischer, a former adviser to President George W. Bush.

Beyond their generally negative perception of Trump, large majorities also said they would not describe him as civil, compassionate or likable. On nearly all of these measures, Trump fared worse than his remaining Democratic or Republican rivals.

NEW DELHI — Three motorcycle-riding assailants hacked and shot to death a student opponent of radical Islam as he was walking with a friend along a street in Bangladesh’s capital, police said Thursday.

The killing on Wednesday night follows a string of similar attacks last year, when at least five secular bloggers and publishers were killed, allegedly by radical Islamists.

Police suspect 28-year-old Nazimuddin Samad was targeted for his outspoken atheism in the Muslim-majority country and for supporting a 2013 movement to demand capital punishment for war crimes involving the independence war against Pakistan in 1971, according to Dhaka Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Nurul Amin. No group immediately claimed responsibility.

The assailants, who had been riding a single motorcycle, escaped after the assault while shouting, “Allahu Akbar,” or “Allah is great.”

Fellow students and friends of Samad rallied at the state-run Jagannath University, where Samad was studying law and had attended class the evening of the attack.

“This is very sad for us. We are trying whatever we can do to support the family during such difficult time,” university proctor Nur Mohammad said.

People also flooded Samad’s Facebook page with messages to their late friend. “Friend, please pardon us. You were, you are, you will be (with us),” wrote one friend called Rahat Chowdhury.

Many of Samad’s posts criticized radical Islam and promoted secularism. A supporter of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s secular Awami League party, Samad also took part in the movement that successfully pushed for prosecutors to have more scope for going after suspected war criminals.

Hasina’s government has been cracking down on radical Islamist groups, which it blames for the deadly attacks last year on secular bloggers, minority Shiites, Christians and two foreigners.

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BY CAROL PATTERSON SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE Albertans love Ford trucks but few know that Ford Motor Company was once an airplane manufacturer. You couldn’t buy a new Ford from 1942 to 1945 because Ford stopped vehicle production to churn

out B-24 Liberator bombers.

During the Second World War, my father served in the Royal Air Force Bomber Command. When I was a teenager, he told me, “If it wasn’t for the U.S. entering the war, the Allied forces would have lost.

The Germans had no idea they were tweaking the tail of the tiger when they drew the U.S. into the war.”

I had no idea how big that tiger was until I had the chance to fly in one of the American built bombers — a B-17 kept at the Yankee Air Museum near Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The museum is located a short distance from the Ford Willow Run bomber plant. Willow Run was originally a boy’s camp started by Henry Ford, a pacifist, but the camp and Henry’s ideals were sacrificed to the war effort as news from Europe became increasingly dire.

In 1940 the Germans invaded Western Europe and showed no signs of stopping. President Franklin Roosevelt watched from Washington where he commanded an army smaller than Belgium’s and with few air or naval resources. In one embarrassing instance General Patton had to order nuts and bolts from a Sears Roebuck and Co. catalogue to repair tanks!

Meanwhile Germany was producing over 18,000 airplanes annually, and Roosevelt felt winning the war would require out manufacturing the enemy.

The best American manufacturers were found in Detroit’s auto industry, so the government tasked Ford Motor Co. with producing bomber aircraft. Henry and his son, Edsel, planned to use assembly lines to build planes like cars.

Critics called it lunacy but the Fords were successful, delivering one B-24 bomber every 55 minutes by 1944.

As I walked across the rutted floor of the Willow Run plant — or what was left of it — I was struck by the size of the Ford undertaking. The original plant was the size of five Wal-Mart supercenters. Only a scarred portion remained, peeled paint hung like leaves from doors rusted shut, and warm prairie winds blew through holes in the wall.

The Yankee Air Museum hasn’t yet obtained one of the B-24s produced at Willow Run but they sell rides on one of ten B-17 bombers still flying and I had a ticket to ride.

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Harry Potter theme park set to open in California

BY ALEX PULASKI ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES Hollywood, having spent a century perfecting the art of escapism, is about to unveil its latest bit of magic.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which conjures up the fictional village and castle/wizarding school of author J.K. Rowling’s vivid imagination, officially opens April 7 at Universal Studios Hollywood. This marks Universal’s fourth foray under the ultra-popular Potter banner. (Two such worlds are connected in neighboring theme parks in Orlando, and a third opened in July 2014 in Osaka, Japan.)

If, like me, you’ve chased your children through the countless pages and eight films that chronicle Harry’s adventures, this qualifies as another quantum leap in the theme-park universe.

And so, during Universal’s soft opening, I find myself towed inexorably behind an eager 10-year-old (my daughter, Sophia) beneath a welcoming arch and into view of the snowtopped shops of Hogsmeade Village, with forbidding Hogwarts Castle looming ahead.

Caught up in the moment, she issues commands in rapid succession: “Let’s get a wand.� “Let’s get a butterbeer.� “Let’s go to Zonko’s.�

Are these the spells our children employ to ensnare us? Or Hollywood’s sly incantations at work?

Either way, they suffice. We do it all, immersing ourselves in Harry’s world, guided in part by an artistic magician who has spent much of the past decade interpreting Rowling’s vision. ★★★

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TOP: Prepping the B-17 Yankee Lady for flight.

ABOVE: The gunner’s seat under the plane’s nose is a fun place to fly in peace times.

BOMBER: 30-minute round trip Our host opened the door to a hanger with floors cleaner than my kitchen counter. A large silver plane sparkled under the lights; a painting on its side of a curvy brunette wearing red, white and blue proclaimed this was ‘Yankee Lady’.

Flight crew in brown jumpsuits scurried to complete flight checks as an alarm beeped that the large hanger door was opening. Our group of nine lucky passengers stood back as the Yankee Lady was pulled onto the tarmac; we double-checked our camera batteries and chattered like chipmunks as we waited to board. “There are no assigned seats,� explained the flight engineer, “There is the gunner’s seat under the nose, three seats midplane and the rest are at the back.�

I slipped into one of the seats behind the cockpit. Shivers ran down my neck as the flight engineer told me it was the radio operator’s seat — it was comparable to the seat my late father would have flown in as a wireless op-

erator on Lancaster bombers.

The plane’s engines growled to life and we taxied for takeoff. Our flight path was a thirty-minute round trip over Ann Arbor. Once in the air I unbuckled to explore. This wasn’t the comfortable cabin of a commercial aircraft although air show memorabilia had replaced the bombs. I squeezed into the gunner’s seat tucked into the nose cone, grateful no bullets were whizzing my way and then headed to the cockpit to watch the pilots steer this flying fortress.

All too soon we were on final approach for landing. Buckled again in my seat I thought back to my Dad’s words and as the wheels brushed the tarmac, I was glad Henry and Edsel had put their manufacturing might into winning the war. I’ll never look at a Ford truck the same again!

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Alan Gilmore awaits us at the train station, where wisps of steam escape the stack of the Hogwarts Express, a locomotive that transports the young witches and wizards who populate Rowling’s books. (Note: If you are a Muggle, or person of non-magical ability, like me, you arrive here on foot.)

Leaning against a wall, Gilmore appears to all the world as just another park visitor behind mirrored sunglass-

es. But he is the supervising art director, and this world is, well, his world, right down to the faux owl droppings on the Owlery’s floor and the gently worn edges of a shop’s doorsteps — as if they’d been there for hundreds of years rather than dozens of weeks.

Gilmore tackled the art direction of three Potter films and was instrumental in breathing life into previous Potter theme-park worlds.

Rowling hasn’t walked these cobbled Hollywood streets, but Gilmore says on a daily basis he relays questions and details — especially those involving words — to acclaimed film production designer Stuart Craig, who in turn vets them with Rowling. “The reason I’m here is to make sure it looks like the movie sets,� Gilmore says. “The textures and colours are identical to what you see in the movies, but here you can touch it. We designed this place with durability in mind.�

Designers approached Hogsmeade as if it had its own script, Gilmore says.

The slate-gray buildings are similarly cloaked in snow, and the “older� edifices — the Owlery and Three Broomsticks tavern — are beginning to cant because of their age.

Designers had a confined space of six acres to work in, but Gilmore says the layout’s intimate feel was intended to mimic an old-style European village. “People who travel a lot feel they’re back in Europe. It triggers a memory,� says Gilmore, who carts his own catalogue of childhood memories from exploring Irish castles and villages with his mother, an artist and historian.

This land is similar, but not identical, to the first Potter world built in Orlando.

For example, the Ollivanders (makers of fine wands since 382 B.C.) shop, which suffered from its vast popularity in Orlando, was redesigned here to add a lobby to thin crowds. During our visit to the Hollywood shop, there was often a half-hour wait just to enter.

Gilmore is a detail man. Inside Honeydukes sweet shop, he stops to rub the painstakingly worn edges on a display cabinet.

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CONTINUED FROM C2 In Dervish and Banges general store, he fingers the wool of a sweater sourced from the same Scottish mill as sweaters seen in the films; at Three Broomsticks, he points out that the broomsticks lining the walls were made in London.

“All the stains, all the grime are deliberate,” he says. “It’s all about traveling to some magical place.” ★★★ As any Potter fan knows, the magic springs from Ollivanders wand shop, where, according to lore, the wand chooses its owner. Oddly, we have no such luck.

Sophia does happily select an interactive oak wand whose properties, according to a scroll that Gilmore told us had been penned by Rowling, are designed to fit the following personality: “Oak people are confident and optimistic, with great inner strength, and a deep well of knowledge.”

Thus armed, we proceed on successive days to find a series of 11 magical windows sprinkled throughout the village. With the right wrist snap and incantation, cauldrons stop bubbling, sheet music whizzes through the air, and teacups stop spinning.

It’s not just kids’ stuff.

Outside a facade of Madam Puddifoot’s tearoom, I watch as Richard H. Freund, 73, and his wife, Lynaia K. Freund, 65, of Redlands, California, wave their wands and wait.

It’s their fourth visit since the land opened for rehearsals. Lynaia Freund, a psychotherapist, draws deep meaning from Rowling’s books, which she finds applicable to her work and beyond.

“Life is difficult, and it’s hard to be the hero of your own life,” she says.

“It’s easy just to give up and say, ‘I’m done.’

“Harry started out as an abused child, and he saved his world. He found support in unexpected places.

He persevered.”

Richard Freund, an artist, admits to being here “for the fun.”

Which, I will testify, with Sophia (youngest of my three Potter acolytes) as witness, is here in buckets. We sip a sweet, foamy, frozen butterbeer at Three Broomsticks and grab another to go from a cart. I spy extendable ears in the window of Zonko’s Joke Shop —

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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is similar, but not identical, to the first Potter world built in Orlando. perfect for eavesdropping.

The magic is inescapable: Visit a restroom, and the breathless voice of Moaning Myrtle, a ghost straight from the books and movies, will keep you company. Welcome or not.

the wise words we hear from Professor Albus Dumbledore, headmaster of Hogwarts, in the event we should spot an escaped dragon: “Please alert a member of staff and run, not necessarily in that order.”

★★★ If Hogsmeade lures visitors into the Potter books’ pages through its warm and whimsical embrace, neighboring Hogwarts Castle propels us even deeper with a dose of adrenaline.

Outside, the Weasleys’ crashed Ford Anglia rests at an angle, alas, never to fly again, while on the opposite side visitors can take to the air via a roller coaster called Flight of the Hippogriff.

It zips through a series of dives and tight turns, but, like its Orlando counterpart, is woefully short in duration — under a minute.

Inside the castle resides the land’s signature ride, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.

Lest I reveal too much of the magic therein, let’s dispense with the analysis of high-tech robotic arms and 3-D glasses. Instead, let’s mount our broomsticks and pay strict attention to

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Where to eat and drink Three Broomsticks tavern In Hogsmeade Village Hands down the best food I’ve had at a theme park (yes, that isn’t saying all that much), in a remarkable oldstyle setting. Hoist a creamy, sweet butterbeer or refreshing pumpkin juice with your meal, but don’t expect — per J.K. Rowling’s instructions, I was told — to find a commercial soft drink. A plate of spare ribs, a whole corn on the cob and roasted potatoes costs $16.99. The adjoining Hog’s Head pub serves a small selection of draft beers and (not available during my visit) a custom distillation known as Fire Whisky.

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Yoga can change your life CRYSTAL RHYNO RUNNING WITH RHYNO

I am stretching my body down from my lower spine towards the floor. My stomach is on my thighs and my chest is on my knees. I am willing my face to touch my legs below my knees. It’s not going well.

It’s as awkward and frustrating as it sounds especially if you’re unbendy like me.

Our yoga instructor is leading us through the warm up postures at Bikram Yoga Red Deer.

On a whim I signed for a 30-day consecutive yoga challenge back in January. I really didn’t know what came over me. I had flirted with hot yoga about a year ago after my friend Laura Davis remarked that spending time on the mat would feed my mind, body and soul.

This wasn’t the first time I have heard those comments.

But I think it was the first time I actually listened.

I was coming off a disappointing running season.

I was still dealing with a running injury and a bum shoulder that prevented me from fully participating in my crossfit workouts. Other areas in my life were also beginning to weigh heavy on my shoulders.

I felt overwhelmed and I needed a time out.

Bikram Yoga is practiced in a 42C room with 40 per cent humidity. Think sauna. In every single 90-minute class, the instructor leads the participants through a sequence of 26 postures and two breathing exercises.

Our yoga instructor tells us to find our own eyes in the mirror and stay focused on yourself.

Simple as it sounds, it is not especially if you’re as self-conscious and neurotic as I am and new to yoga.

Oh boy was I aware of myself and everything around me.

Most days I was fixated on what I looked like in class. Where people looking at me? Did this yoga costume cover my fat rolls? I didn’t want to stand out as the awkward woman in the back row going through the motions.

I did not like finding my eyes in the mirror. My eyes would be drawn to everything I didn’t like about my body. I would look around the room and compare my chubby, clumsy self to the toned, graceful person practicing next to me.

Some days the person moaning through every posture or the distinct smells of the person next to me

had my full attention.

There were other days when I was dehydrated and I had to do everything to stop myself from bolting from the hot room. I would forget about my own practice and chuckle when someone fell out of a posture setting off a chain reaction of falling bodies.

But over the days and the weeks, I eventually got over myself and fully embraced the experience. In one bloody hot dramatic moment, I ripped off my shirt and practiced the rest of the class in my sports bra and shorts.

And guess what? Nobody ran out of the room screaming at the sight of my body.

Class by class, I felt more confident on the mat. I ignored what was happening around me and tamed the negative thoughts in my head.

I completed the 30-day challenge and I am continuing to practice hot yoga at least three to four times each week.

Don’t get me wrong, I am still the inflexible runner who I was a few months ago.

Years of running and sitting on my ass for eight

hours a day at a desk job has done a number on my body.

It will take time, commitment and consistency to undue that damage. But I feel stronger and lighter on my feet when I run.

My yoga experiences have touched me in ways that go beyond the physical.

I really can’t explain all the changes.

Most of all I feel like there’s a new light shining through me. (Yes I actually speak this way.) Once I remember thinking that the studio’s front desk staff were on something stronger than the kombucha that they were serving.

But now I get it.

Yoga, if you let it, can change your life in so many ways. I know I am only scratching the surface when I say it has improved my confidence and my outlook on life.

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How to get in shape in only four paragraphs maintain an internal environment that preserves life, for now.

Resistance training is critical. We live on a world of gravity, I doubt any of us really ever stop to consider all the implications of gravity on our life. Whether we are sitting, sleeping, standing our otherwise gravity is attempting to pull us to the ground any way we can. Without resistance training our bodies begin to morph, mold and change based on gravity’s will.

Shoulders become slouched, head moves forward of shoulders, the hips rotate, and everything begins to ache! Resistance training increases muscle mass and tone. It allows our many layers of tissue to continue to move freely, increases bone density, enhances our metabolism by increasing our caloric burn rate as well as supporting critical systems like the immune system. You don’t need to be an expert (unless of course you have specific injuries or limitations then an expert can really help) but rather just to take note of how you move throughout the day. Most of spend a lot of time in front of a key board, driving, or working in front of us. So a basic effective exercise program will include two movements to the back for every one to the front. (ex. Pulling movements vs. pushing movements.) If you spend a lot of time seated, we need to practice standing up. (ex. Squats and lunges.) Thirty minutes of resistance training starting with weights comfortable enough to complete ten strict repetitions will be adequate for most; but push it each week just a little until completing those ten reps is akin to total exhaustion. Working toward failure while maintaining safety will provide lasting and rapid adaptation you will see and feel results in just a few short weeks.

Finally cardiovascular activity, I’ve got good news, forget spending hours on a treadmill; those days are over! Effective cardiovascular activity can be completed in as a little as ten minutes, with thirty minutes being more than adequate for anyone but a high level athlete. Long, slow cardio ultimately raises cortisol and creates a great deal of toxic metabolic waste products. You can exercise for less time, burn far more fat, reduce overall cortisol production, and stimulate strong hormonal cascades with interval based exercise. (Think sprinter vs. marathoner.)

There have now been numerous studies on the power of interval based training, my one hang up suggesting intervals has always been safety. Science has now shown that all intervals, even those based at less than max intensity, still outperform long-slow

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FITNESS FX I know, I always start with food, but there’s a reason it’s the make or break for how you look, feel and live. Eat small meals frequently, by doing so we continually stimulate our metabolism. Every time the stomach is activated our metabolic rate increases, if you eat and graze all day you will have a higher overall metabolic rate. Each time you eat try to mix proteins, fats and fibre. Use whole proteins, ideally hormone and antibiotic free. Grass fed beef, organic free-range chicken, venison, sustainable wild caught fish. Many of these will also contain great sources of good fats but don’t skimp on the avocado or coconut oil. Finally top off with flax, chia, walnuts, pecans, fruits, berries and plenty of vegetables. You’ll round out your good fats, add plenty of fibre and as an added bonus have a wonderful array of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Finally you’ll notice I have yet to mention grains, keeping them to a minimum is a recipe for not only a smaller waistline but eliminating gluten will greatly minimize inflammation and many risk factors of the most dangerous health conditions of today.

Onward to hydration; the human body can survive weeks without food, but only days without water. In today’s world of toxicity and stress, in my opinion, water is more important than ever. All cellular function requires adequate hydration. When hydration suffers so does function. Without enough water your cells can’t take full advantage of the great food you’re now eating and as a result they produce less useful energy and more toxic by-products due to the inefficiency. The final side effect, you will get cravings as your body tries to make up for the shortfall. The “eight glasses a day” you’ve so often heard is just a minimum, a starting point if you will. The more stress we face (physical, emotional, environmental) the more water our body requires to support our liver and kidneys as they attempt to mitigate the toxic soup created within our bodies. When those organs can’t keep up, well we store fat. This mechanism is the body’s last resort; encapsulate toxins in fat to

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Lululemon expands its line of exclusive shops

BY KIM BHASIN ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES Lululemon’s new lab looks nothing like its 363 other stores around the world. Nestled on a quiet street in New York’s NoHo neighborhood, it’s more posh fashion boutique than yoga pant peddler. Bicycles hang on a wall near the entrance, a nod to the city’s commuter lifestyle; sewing machines sit on tables in the back.

The new store’s unusual design is intentional, and the differences are reflected in its offerings. There’s no sign of the standard yoga pants and stretchy workout tops. Boxy black sleeveless tees, slouchy beige tanks, and monotone waterproof blazers eschew the traditional athletic aesthetic for a more sophisticated, off-duty sidewalk feel. Many items are more fashion-forward, or a bit bizarre, such as a hooded rain jacket that’s cropped at the bust.

The styles, which run from $60 to $450, are totally exclusive to this 2,900-square-foot location. It’s the retailer’s second lab shop, and the first in the U.S. (the other is in its home city Vancouver). Each lab has its own devoted design team, which releases a new capsule collection every three months. Exclusive collaborations will pop up from time to time.

Nothing the store sells is available online, so shoppers must visit in person.

Lee Holman, Lululemon’s creative director, is convinced that these stores can feed his company’s main business. The best new designs, or parts of them, can be integrated into Lululemon’s core clothes. With a particularly active populous and status as a fashion center, New York was a logical place to begin expanding the lab concept, he argues. It won’t be the last.

“You have other cities around the world where we can get insights, with different climates and fashion trends,” said Holman. “Where do we want to expand? What cities have a unique point of view that we can learn from? I think it’s just picking those cities that we can really bring back something from.”

He declined to share the specific cities on his watch list.

As small shops that boast exclusivity, these stores will never be major drivers of sales. Rather, the labs are a playground for designers to mess around with new ideas. These range from subtle functional details, such as pocket styles or reflectivity, to experimental new silhouettes and fits.

It’s a shrewd marketing play in the face of rising competition, said Bridget Weishaar, an analyst at Morningstar. New athletic apparel labels such as Outdoor Voices, K-Deer, and Alala are flooding the segment, and even Beyoncé has entered the fray with a brand called Ivy Park. These labs allow Lululemon to tout quality with a small-batch vibe, despite its status as a giant multinational corporation. Even if the stores lose money, it’s unlikely to affect the company’s margins. Most of all, it’s flat-out different.

“You don’t see other athletic apparel brands doing

this,” said Weishaar. “This is really unique.”

Marcus Le Blanc, the lab’s head designer, said he hasn’t yet received specific directives from headquarters, allowing for a purer creative process. Le Blanc previously worked at Theory, and it shows in the sleek, sharp lines and muted color palette of the New York store’s clothes. Although his team often

visits the Vancouver headquarters to present what it’s up to, the East Coast gear is entirely separate from what’s created in Lululemon’s research and development skunkworks at its home base, where scientists and engineers come up with new fabric tech.

Le Blanc’s designers simply borrow that tech and try to use it in new ways.

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Beach-life clothing chain Pacific Sunwear filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Pacific Sunwear files for bankruptcy Pacific Sunwear, staggering after nine consecutive annual losses, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

But the beach-life clothing chain hopes to find its footing and continue to operate its nearly 600 stores under an agreement with the private equity firm Golden Gate Capital, a lender which plans to take it private after it restructures.

Pacific Sunwear, which defined surf cool in the 1990s and early 2000s, joins several other teen retailers who have suffered the blues as they grapple with the fast-changing tastes of teens. Teens are shopping more online, resulting in declining traffic at the malls. And the young crowd wants to be more individualistic in how they dress. Moreover, the traditional chains are facing stiff competition from the likes of Forever 21, which frequently infuses the stores with trendy affordable fashion.

The bankruptcy filing from Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. comes just seven months after surfwear retailer Quicksilver — another ubiquitous presence in malls during the 1990s — announced its Chapter 11 reorganization. And ailing teen retailer Aeropostale Inc. said last month that it was considering selling itself or restructuring the company as it struggles with several years of falling sales.

Gary H. Schoenfeld, president and CEO at Pacific Sunwear, said in a statement that the restructuring plan with Golden Gate puts the retailer in a “promising position” as it continues to transform the brand.

He said the bankruptcy process will enable the company to fix two structural issues— a high occupancy cost of about $140 million per year and a nearly $90 million of long-term debt coming due later this year. He said the bankruptcy process will allow the company to reduce its long-term debt by more than 65 per cent and reduce its annual occupancy costs, either through landlord negotiations or leas rejections. That will help adjust the fixed costs of operating the stores to better match the “shifting retail landscape,” Schoenfeld said.

Golden Gate plans to convert about two-thirds of PacSun’s debt into equity in the reorganized com-

pany and provide at least $20 million in additional capital. The company, based in Anaheim, California, also secured a five-year, $100 million line of credit from Wells Fargo.

But the retailer has an uphill battle. Pacific Sunwear reported a loss of $10 million in its fiscal fourth quarter, ended Jan. 30, though it narrowed from a $26 million loss in the year-ago period. Net revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter was $232.9 million, virtually even with the $231.6 million a year ago.

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Health information and the media DON’T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU SEE ON TV PADMAJA GENESH SENIORS Three weeks ago, a health news report on a morning television show began with this statement ‘this morning as you are eating your breakfast you might want to load up on maple syrup, because there has been conclusive evidence that maple syrup stops brain cell damage that leads to Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases’.

The same day there were several media reports telling readers that starting their day with a stack of maple-syrup soaked pancakes can protect their brain from degenerative changes such as those occurring in Alzheimer’s disease.

Perhaps it is not a media person, but a doctor on a television show that asked you to try an amazing coffee bean extract that is going to help you lose weight magically or talked about a miracle cure for cancer.

Returning to the maple syrup story, that particular day, organizations that work in the field of dementia received several frantic calls from family members enquiring about the recommended dosage of maple syrup.

The sale of maple syrup would have definitely picked up in the following days.

In reality, this study was part of the research that was presented at the American Chemical Society annual meeting in Santiago.

The lead researcher Donald Weaver, of the Krembil Research Institute of the University of Toronto, and his team discovered an extract in maple syrup that prevented the misfolding and clumping of two types of proteins in the brain that have been incriminated in Alzheimer’s disease – in a lab study, using animal models.

Though exciting, this warrants more extensive research on human beings, before it can be touted as a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, for the simple reason that we are not rodents or worms.

Health information is freely available everywhere, and it does not help when most of that information is false, without solid research backing. The damage is greater when the false information is relayed to us by someone who claims to be a ‘doctor’.

Recently, a group of medical researchers at the University of Alberta tried to determine how many of the claims made in 40 randomly selected episodes of the ‘The Dr. Oz show’, and ‘The Doctors’ – two widely watched medical talk shows – had any research backing.

They found that approximately half of the recommendations made on these shows had either no evidence to support them or were contradictory to the available research evidence.

They also found that even in instances where a payment was made by the company to promote their product, no such disclosures were made. So who is fooled here?

Reports of hyped-up treatments can be very damaging.

A Canadian study in 2003 examined newspaper coverage of 5 new prescription drugs, and found that the majority of reports failed to inform readers how much or how little the drugs actually helped patients, and rarely mentioned the harms and costs of new drugs.

In the present times, when healthcare professionals themselves admit the difficulty they have in sifting through all the available information to determine what information has scientific backing, it is only natural for the common man to be utterly confused in the process.

In the midst of the half-truths, and false claims teeming in the media, how can we seek out a reliable source of information?

The next time you are reading a health article or watching a medical talk show consider these simple questions. ● Is there scientific or research backing for the claim or is it just the

speaker/author’s opinion? Are they providing links to published studies of professional publications? ● Is there any discussion of risks versus benefits? Does the report provide information about the number of people who benefitted from the treatment or about the actual benefit in terms of added years of survival that resulted from the treatment? ● Are they mentioning any conflicts of interest?

It is important to remember that the ultimate onus is on us, the customers/ patients to work with healthcare professionals to build trusting relationships where they can openly discuss specific concerns about the benefits and harms of a particular treatment, including the measure of benefit, and the costs of any proposed treatment plan.

So the next time you come across a miracle treatment or health scare in the media, run it through the hype detector questionnaire described above before jumping into conclusions.

Padmaja Genesh, who holds a bachelor degree in medicine and surgery as well as a bachelor degree in Gerontology, has spent several years teaching and working with health care agencies. A past resident of Red Deer, and a past board member of Red Deer Golden Circle, she is now a Learning Specialist at the Alzheimer Society of Calgary. Please send your comments to padmajaganeshy@yahoo.ca

HOW TO RECOGNIZE, PREVENT OR REVERSE PREDIABETES DRS. OZ AND ROIZEN YOU DOCS Making healthy choices is difficult when the consequences of your bad choices don’t show up right away.

That’s one reason it’s tough for some folks to recognize that they’re on a glide path to Type 2 diabetes. But we’re here to alert you to the signs and help you prevent or reverse prediabetes (and prevent full-blown Type 2 diabetes). Yes, reversal of prediabetes is possible … and you can do it for yourself!

What Is Prediabetes?

Prediabetes is when your glucose levels are higher than normal, but not yet at a level where you’ve developed diagnosable Type 2 diabetes; a fasting glucose level of 100 to 125 mg/dL signals prediabetes. Rising glucose levels in prediabetes indicate that you might have become resistant to insulin, the hormone secreted by your pancreas that shuttles glucose to your cells for energy.

Unfortunately, one in three Americans has prediabetes, and 90 percent of them are unaware of it. If that’s you, the health risks associated with prediabetes — heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, brain dysfunction and Type 2 diabetes — can sneak up on you, and you don’t want that!

Do You Have Prediabetes?

Recently, representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Diabetes Asso-

ciation, the American Medical Association and the Ad Council appeared on “The Dr. Oz Show” to talk about an at-home quiz that will tell you if you’re a candidate for prediabetes.

The test — which you can find online at www.DoIHavePrediabetes.org — asks seven simple questions and takes less than a minute to complete.

It focuses on risk factors such as being overweight or physically inactive, having a history of high blood pressure or a family history of diabetes, and gender, age, and ethnicity.

If the online tool shows that you could have prediabetes, you should follow up with your doctor for a glucose test to confirm results.

Next Steps: How to Reverse or Prevent Prediabetes and Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Once you know that you have elevated glucose levels, it’s time to take steps to reclaim your health and secure a happier future.

1. Manage your weight — Losing just 5 to 7 percent of your body weight can reverse prediabetes and help control Type 2 diabetes. You can do that.

2. Get active — Get at least 150 minutes of light aerobic activity weekly (say, a brisk 30-minute walk five days per week).

Even 10 minutes at a time adds up.

Small steps lead to big changes in how well you’ll live the rest of your life.

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3. Eat more healthfully — Fill up on vegetables and fruits (five to nine servings daily), 100 per cent whole grains (two servings minimum) and avoid added sugars and syrups, trans and most

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The YOU Docs, Mehmet Oz, host of The Dr. Oz Show and Mike Roizen of Cleveland Clinic, are authors of YOU: Losing Weight. For more information, go to www.RealAge.com.

Ask The Dentist! by Dr. Michael Dolynchuk, DDS

How Much Dental Care Is Publicly Funded?

Dear Dr. D: A friend who recently moved here from Japan was shocked to discover that we are essentially a 'user pay' society when it comes to dental care in Canada. She said back home 75% of dentistry is actually publicly funded. Why isn't Canada this forward thinking?

A: You are quite right. In countries such as Norway and Japan about 75% of the total dental funding is government contributed. In Canada, only 5% is publicly funded. This varies widely depending on regions. In Ontario less than 2% is funded, whereas in Nunavut over 77% is from the taxpayers' purse. In other countries, they spend money differently when it comes to dental prevention. A larger emphasis is on prevention because dental problems can be avoided with early treatment, and more importantly so many significant health issues can be directly linked to poor oral health.

Right now, Australia is debating including dentistry as part of its universal Medicare System. The reality is that tooth decay is a totally preventable disease. One has to look beyond the simple occasional tooth problem. In Canada, we lose over 2 million school days and over 4 million work days due to dental problems. Many are avoidable. Somewhere in the region of 1 out of 6 people who need dental care avoided going to the dentist simply because of cost.

Gum disease, dental decay, and oral cancer are higher among the elderly, those with disabilities, Aboriginal people, those in isolated areas, and the poor. Low income and low education are primarily associated with people not seeking a dentist when they need one.

The province of Ontario has begun to address this entire problem, because they state that pre-existing gaps in accessing dental care are getting larger – and more adults are living in poverty but not receiving welfare. In addition, deductibles on insurance have risen and administrative rules for obtaining coverage are puzzling. We are not permitted to speak to some insurance companies on behalf of our patients, and we must rely on patients to talk to the company and then pass that information on to us. A sample 'answer' to a patient about why a specific treatment wasn't covered was reiterated as 'Your dentist charges too much'. The clerk was way out in left field. You can get poor quality employees who are uninformed in a variety of companies, including dental insurance companies. The problem is that most consumers think they are talking to someone like their provincial medical plan, and they are absolutely not. They are not interested in providing you with all the dental care you need – they are interested in paying out as little as humanly possible and making it difficult to collect. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. I just wish the health authorities would understand that!

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Oil and gas spending plummets INDUSTRY SEES BIGGEST-EVER 2-YEAR DECLINE

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Canada’s oil and gas industry is on track to see its biggest two-year capital spending decline in its seven-decade history, according to the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers.

Companies are expected to invest $31 billion in 2016, a 62 per cent drop from the 2014 record of $81 billion.

It’s the biggest drop since CAPP and its predecessor organizations began keeping track in 1947 — the year of Alberta’s first major oil discovery.

The U.S. benchmark oil price was above US$100 a barrel in mid-2014.

Now, it’s at about US$37 — below what most producers need to be profitable.

CAPP estimates 110,000 direct and indirect jobs have been lost in the downturn, which began in late 2014 and continued to deepen through to

last February when crude fell below US$30 a barrel for a time.

“It is a really tough time,” CAPP president and CEO Tim McMillan said Wednesday.

“Almost no one is left untouched within their family circle and within their social circle.”

Compounding the pain is the inability for Canadian oil and gas producers to reach markets outside of the United States, a major global petroleum player itself.

Efforts to build oil export pipelines and liquefied natural gas terminals have faced stiff environmental opposition and regulatory delays.

In a release, CAPP said building that infrastructure should be a “national priority” but did not specify what concrete actions it wants provincial and federal governments to take.

“I think there’s a role for government and a role for Canadians to say:

‘This is important to us. We’re proud of the way we produce our oil and gas,”’ McMillan said in an interview.

He added that the pullback in oil and gas capital investment has been faster and deeper in Canada than anywhere else.

“And that’s because we’re not just battling global prices, we’re battling global prices with a further discount.”

Moving forward with pipelines and LNG, he said is “the first and most obvious place to put us on that level playing field.”

Much of the debate around pipelines and LNG has focused on the broader climate impacts from fossil fuels.

Greenpeace campaigner Keith Stewart said CAPP is being “wilfully blind” to how the global push to combat climate change is transforming energy markets.

“Canada needs to take action so that

we win in the new world of low-carbon, renewable energy, not prop up the fossil fuel industry,” he said.

“Oil companies have a choice: transform themselves into clean energy providers, or go the way of the dinosaur.”

On Thursday evening, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley gave a 15-minute TV address on how her government plans to respond to the oil downturn.

The talk comes one week before the NDP government introduces its budget, which is expected to have a deficit of more than $10-billion, largely due to plummeting resource royalties.

“There is no doubt the oil price collapse is causing serious economic pain and it’s a scary time for many families,” Notley said Wednesday in a release.

“I want to talk directly to Albertans about what we’re up against and walk them through our plan to get Alberta through this.”

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Luvo frozen dinners are pictured in a freezer at a Loblaws in Ottawa on Wednesday. Two Canadian business leaders want the country’s food industry to use more transparent labels so Canadians know just how much nutrionally sparse food they’re eating.

Indigo, ex-Lululemon CEOs call for transparent food labelling

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Two Canadian business leaders want the country’s food industry to use more transparent labels so Canadians know just how much sugar they’re consuming.

Indigo’s CEO and the former CEO of Lululemon are making sugar one of their main targets as they fight to change industry standards.

Sugar is the enemy, said Heather Reisman, CEO of Indigo Books and Music Inc. (TSX:IDG) and executive producer of the 2014 documentary Fed Up, which takes on the sugar industry.

Lots of processed food contains high amounts of sugar, she said.

“Today, sugar is in everything — everything,” she said during a presentation to the Toronto Region Board of Trade earlier this week. “It’s in ketchup. It’s in canned foods. It’s in the bread we eat.”

People have become addicted to sugar, contributing to the obesity epidemic, Reisman said.

For her part, she’s prohibited Indigo stores from selling chocolate treats at checkout counters to help hungry customers avoid making sugar-laden impulse purchases.

On average, about 13 per cent of

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calories consumed in Canada come from sugar, according to Canada’s Heart and Stroke Foundation.

That’s at least three per cent too much.

The foundation recommends sugar account for no more than 10 per cent of the calories people consume daily, or about 12 teaspoons for an average diet of 2,000 calories a day.

The World Health Organization echoes this, but suggests less than five per cent, if possible.

Therefore, Canadians need to change the way they eat, Reisman said — and to succeed they need easier-to-understand food labels.

Currently, food packages list how many grams of sugar are contained in a single serving size (like half a cup).

“You have to be a chemist to understand how much sugar is in the product,” she said.

Instead, Reisman is calling for something more “straightforward,” like the number of teaspoons rather than grams.

Reisman said she proposed the idea to people she said are responsible for re-labelling. “Guess what? No interest whatsoever.”

She was unavailable later to respond to questions about what people she’d met with.

The federal government pledged

to revamp food labels in the October 2013 throne speech.

Last June, Health Canada announced its proposed changes.

They include adding what percentage of a person’s daily recommended amount of sugar is contained in a product and grouping all sugars (like fancy molasses) together on the ingredient list.

They did not include distinguishing between natural sugars, like those found in fruits and unsweetened fruit juices, and added sugars, which some industry watchers had anticipated.

Health Canada is now in the process of reviewing comments from a public consultation on the proposed changes that ended last August.

A Health Canada spokeswoman would not provide a timeline for when the new regulations would be published, saying it would take the time it needs. The spokeswoman also said Health Canada could not immediately provide any further details or answer questions about the proposed changes, instead pointing to online information about the public consultation process and the proposed changes, as well as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s mandate letter to his health minister, Jane Philpott.

cent. The Geneva-based trade body forecast that trade growth should pick up to 3.6 per cent in 2017 — though risks like China’s economic slowdown, financial market instability and the impact of exchange-rate swings on high-debt countries could weigh.

was convicted in a multimillion-dollar fraud. Weizhen Tang was convicted in 2012, sentenced to six years in jail and ordered to pay a $2.8-million fine within five years of his release. Tang operated an investment fund called the Overseas Chinese Fund, which defrauded investors from Canada, the United States and China of millions of dollars in a Ponzi scheme.His trial heard testimony that he told investors in 2009 that his fund held more than $70-million in assets, when in fact it had just $1,000.

On appeal, Tang argued there was no crime involved, but the Ontario Court of Appeal described the matter as “a straightforward case of fraud by deceit on a massive scale.”

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OTTAWA — On the day Canada agreed to the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership, an internal federal analysis warned the deal threatened to water down the country’s powerful business position in the crucial U.S. market.

But staying out of the treaty —if it’s ratified — could be even worse, the memo said.

The October briefing note, prepared for then-finance minister Joe Oliver, framed Canada’s participation in the 12-country Pacific Rim pact as a defensive manoeuvre, at least in part.

The memo said that arguably the most-important benefit for Canada in the not-yet-ratified deal would be allowing it to “stay in the tent” with the U.S. and Mexico — its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Joining the TPP would enable Canada to continue its participation in the North American supply chains that “underpin the economy,” said the note, obtained by The Canadian Press through the Access to Information Act. On the positive side, the “secret” document also noted the pact would expand Canadian trade opportunities in Asian countries like Japan, Vietnam and Malaysia and ensure a level playing field with U.S. exporters.

Through the TPP, Canada would also become one of the few countries to have free-trade deals with the U.S., Europe and East Asia, the memo said.

Closer to home, however, the agreement would swing open the doors to the crucial American market, it warned.

“Canadian businesses will also face intensified competition as nine more countries will essentially enter the ‘NAFTA tent’ and dilute Canada’s privileged position in the U.S. market, ” said the document, dated Oct. 5 — the day the deal was announced, two weeks before the federal election.

Canada signed the treaty in February, but International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland described the move at the time as a “technical step” that didn’t necessarily signal it was a done deal.

Freeland has vowed that only a vote in Parliament would ratify the agreement, which was negotiated under the former Conservative government.

Supporters of the TPP argue it would open foreign markets and could bring significant benefits for Canadian sectors like forestry, manufacturing and agriculture, especially canola, beef and pork production.

Opponents of the pact have warned it could eliminate Canadian jobs and damage some sectors of the economy.

Law experts and business leaders have been deeply critical of the deal’s intellectual property provisions.

Last week, Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz urged Canada to abandon what he described as a “badly flawed” deal.

Stiglitz said in an interview that the TPP could hamper the Liberal government’s efforts in two key areas of its agenda: fighting climate change and rebuilding relations with Aboriginal Peoples.

The deal, he added, would benefit big business at the expense of working people because it would drive down their bargaining power as well as their wages.

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Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 133.03 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.57 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 14.39 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — Broad global concerns weighed on North American equity markets Thursday as investors questioned whether recent rallies have been justified amid see-sawing economic data.

The Toronto and New York stock markets sank into negative territory amid a pullback in financial, energy and base metal stocks as oil and copper prices retreated.

The S&P/TSX composite index lost 81.02 points to 13,266.44 as the May contract for benchmark crude oil shed 49 cents to US$37.26 a barrel after having risen more than five per cent the previous session.

The oil-linked Canadian dollar also resumed its recent slide, falling 0.29 of a U.S. cent to 76.08 cents US, its fifth decline in the last six sessions.

The volatility on stock markets reflects continued amid concern over global growth, particularly in the U.S., the European Union and China.

“The market has been parsing out the outlook between a global economy that is growing but certainly not as fast as we all would like,” said Craig Fehr, a Canadian market strategist at Edward Jones in St. Louis.

“That’s what is giving us this polarizing view from day to day, positive to negative, as the markets are interpreting the same type of data two different ways on two different days.”

New York markets were also sharply lower, led by losses in banks and technology stocks amid a broad decline. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 174.09 points or 1.47 per cent to 17,541.96, while the S&P 500 was 24.75 points lower at

Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 69.20 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 27.32 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.80 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68.22 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 20.02 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 19.11 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 15.69 First Quantum Minerals . . 5.54 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 21.49 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 3.94 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 4.98 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.80 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 21.09 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . 0.760 Teck Resources . . . . . . . . 9.08 Energy Arc Resources . . . . . . . . 18.34 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 21.89 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 41.93 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 19.97 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 34.37 Canyon Services Group. . 3.50 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 16.41 CWC Well Services . . . 0.1600 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . . 7.71 2,041.91. The Nasdaq composite shed 72.35 points or 1.64 per cent to 4,848.37 Fehr said the volatility of the last few weeks is reflective of pessimism over whether economies are growing as quickly as they should be amid an environment of low interest rates and stimulus from central banks.

“Global economic indicators are not firmly pointing in one direction or another. We are continuing to get a mix of positive and disappointing data,” he said.

“Volatility will continue to persist as long as we get these back and forth indications with things like oil, central bank commentary and regional GDP figures from different parts of the world.”

It other commodities, the May copper contract plunged seven cents to US$2.08 a pound while May natural gas surged 11 cents to US$2.02 per mmBtu. Meanwhile, investors flocked to gold, boosting June bullion $13.70 to US$1,237.50 a troy ounce.

“Investors are starting to look more again at gold as the safe haven trade which means that on days where there is some stock market weakness, we are seeing a bit of a rebound in gold prices,” Fehr said.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at the close Thursday at world financial market trading.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 13,266.44, down 81.02 points Dow — 17,541.96, down 174.09 points S&P 500 — 2,041.91, down 24.75 points Nasdaq — 4,848.37, down 72.35 points Currencies:

Essential Energy. . . . . . . 0.610 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 82.37 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 36.25 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.82 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 15.55 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 40.63 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . 1.520 Penn West Energy . . . . . 1.150 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 5.33 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 35.39 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 1.170 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 1.59 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 35.50 Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1700 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 77.42 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 61.31 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95.12 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 23.54 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 34.79 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 37.60 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 90.93 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 17.09 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 41.78 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.210 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 73.61 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 40.84 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.16 Cdn — 76.08 cents US, down 0.29 of a cent Pound — C$1.8474, down 0.14 of a cent Euro — C$1.4948, up 0.21 of a cent Euro — US$1.1372, down 0.28 of a cent Oil futures: US$37.26 per barrel, down 49 cents (May contract) Gold futures: US$1,237.50 per oz., up $13.70 (June contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $20.892 oz., up 5.1 cents $671.68 kg., up $1.64 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: May ‘16 $0.70 lower $482.20 July ‘16 $1.00 lower $487.00 Nov. ‘16 $2.00 lower $484.30 Jan. ‘17 $1.80 lower $489.20 March ‘17 $1.90 lower $491.00 May ‘17 $1.90 lower $491.00 July ‘17 $1.90 lower $491.00 Nov. ‘17 $1.90 lower $483.40 Jan. ‘18 $1.90 lower $483.40 March ‘18 $1.90 lower $483.40 May ‘18 $1.90 lower $483.40.

Barley (Western): May ‘16 unchanged $172.00 July ‘16 unchanged $174.00 Oct. ‘16 unchanged $174.00 Dec. ‘16 unchanged $174.00 March ‘17 unchanged $174.00 May ‘17 unchanged $174.00 July ‘17 unchanged $174.00 Oct. ‘17 unchanged $174.00 Dec. ‘17 unchanged $174.00 March ‘18 unchanged $174.00 May ‘18 unchanged $174.00.

Thursday’s estimated volume of trade: 564,160 tonnes of canola 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley). Total: 564,160.

Foreign buyers prefer newer condos, CMHC report

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Foreign buyers are more interested in snatching up newer condos in Toronto and Vancouver than older units, according to a new report from the federal housing agency.

The report from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says that while overall rates of foreign ownership in the Toronto and Vancouver condo markets are low — 3.3 per cent and 3.5 per cent, respectively — they spike when it comes to newer buildings.

CMHC says less than two per cent of Toronto condos built before the year 2000 are foreign-owned.

But for Toronto condos built after 2010, foreign ownership climbs to higher than seven per cent.

Newer buildings in certain parts of the city are even more desirable to foreign buyers, says CMHC. The agency says roughly 10 per cent of newer condo units in an area the agency calls

“Toronto Centre,” which roughly corresponds with the former city of Toronto prior to amalgamation with its outlying suburbs, are foreign-owned.

CMHC says a similar phenomenon can be seen in Vancouver, where foreign ownership of condos built before 1990 is less than two per cent. For Vancouver condos built after 2010, foreign ownership rises to around six per cent.

“This report represents another piece in the puzzle of foreign investment in Canada,” CMHC’s chief economist Bob Dugan said in a statement.

“It remains a top priority for CMHC to continue to get more information on foreign investment in Canada’s housing market.”

Foreign ownership of Canadian real estate has been the subject of wide speculation recently, although scant data exists. Some critics have expressed concerns that wealthy foreign buyers are driving up property costs in Vancouver and pricing local buyers out of the market.

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People who drove for a ride-hailing service like Uber or rented out their homes through Airbnb last year earned extra income, and that needs to be reported come tax time. ‘When you decide to put up the post for a room in your house or your cottage or in fact if you happen to sign up with Uber and be a driver, you’ve got I think an approach to earn income or money,’ said Paul Woolford, a tax partner at KPMG. Tax forms and Canadian currency are shown together in this photo illustration taken in Toronto on Sunday.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — People who drove for a ride-hailing service like Uber or rented out their homes through Airbnb last year earned extra income, and that needs to be reported come tax time.

“When you decide to put up the post for a room in your house or your cottage or in fact if you happen to sign up with Uber and be a driver, you’ve got I think an approach to earn income or money,” said Paul Woolford, a tax partner at KPMG. “As such, there’s a need to report the benefits of those efforts.”

But some costs that were paid to earn the extra cash can be used to offset income and reduce taxes owing.

“In a simple context, anything that you incurred to provide that income … you can take an expense for the related cost,” Woolford said.

The complication comes in the shared aspect.

“There’s property taxes that apply to both personally and the room, there’s heat and electricity, there’s water costs, there’s potentially repairs,” Woolford said.

For example, people who rent out their cottage for one month of the year can take one 12th of the property taxes, insurance, and heating-cooling costs and expense those against the income they receive.

The profit is then rental

income that must be reported on a tax return. For those who worked as a driver for Uber, that means having kept logs detailing how much they used their cars for personal use and when they drove paying passengers to determine how much may be deducted.

“Record keeping becomes very important,” Woolford said.

Earlier this year, Airbnb agreed to email the 11,000 people in Ontario who list their homes or other spaces for rent on its site and tell them to report the income as part of a pilot project with the province.

Dale Barrett, a tax lawyer and principal at Barrett Tax Law, said he was unaware of any instances of the Canada Revenue Agency requesting information from companies like Uber or Airbnb so far.

“However, at any given time this could happen,” he said.

“If these companies are American, the information could go from the American company to the IRS, from the IRS to CRA, then all of sudden they’ll know who all the Canadian players are and they can go ahead and reassess.”

Barrett noted that several years ago the agency launched a probe reviewing big eBay sellers and obtained information on its so-called PowerSellers.

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BUDVARSON EMIL 1917 - 2016 The family of Emil Budvarson wants to celebrate the 98 years that we were privileged to have him as our father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather and special friend. Emil passed away at the Innisfail Health Care Centre on Sunday, April 3, 2016 surrounded by his family.

Emil is survived by his children; Dianne (Ron) Kenzle, Drex (Bruce) Hargreaves, and Shane (Deb) Budvarson, five grandchildren; Danny, Michelle, Jaret, Chance and Krista, eight great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. He was predeceased by the love of his life Donnie and by two grandsons Kyle and Tyler. A Celebration of Emil’s life will be held at the Spruce View Community Hall on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.

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SIMS Stanley Thomas Shera Oct. 14, 1923 - Mar. 27, 2016 Our 92 year old dad, Stan, passed away on Easter Sunday - we figure the “Ol’ Fella” just wanted to celebrate with Alice, his wife of almost 50 years. He soldiered through the last 3 years with less than 15% kidney function and no dialysis, compounded by a broken hip, multiple blood transfusions and a bout with pneumonia. Dad became a living legend to his medical team and his family delightedly dubbed him the Eveready Bunny. He was a gentle man’s gentleman, raising his kids to work hard, treat everyone with respect, take your hat off at the dinner table, and keep your word. Born and raised in Avonlea District, Swan River Valley, MB, the eldest son of Herbert and Millie, Stan figured Grade 8 was enough formal education. Completely captivated by farm life, he loved working alongside his father shoeing horses, raising pigs and turkeys, and seeding the fields. Doing the right thing was never wrong. At 17, following his father’s untimely death, Stan stepped up to support his entire family, first from farming and then the Army, helping to raise his two young brothers, Wes and Percy - ultimately buying the family a city house. He supported sister Lillian’s teaching education and older sister Dorothy in her endeavors. Just short of a 1944 overseas deployment, a motorcycle accident abruptly ended his career as an Army Dispatch Courier. He suffered extensive leg damage in the accident, spent the next 3 or 4 years in and out of hospital in Winnipeg, and was forced to brave a brutal winter in Churchill, MB just to have work; however, he also met and married his first love, Helen Klusendorf. Together he and Helen raised Alan, Raymond and Cheryl in a little house that Stan built over 2 years while working a fulltime job. Stan was a door man for more than 50 years; he built them, installed them, fixed them, and got ‘em up and down in all kinds of weather and residential and commercial emergencies. He started as a Richards Wilcox Door Company employee, was promoted to service manager for all of Saskatchewan (which forced him to leave his family for a month at a time), but a spur of the moment decision and a move to Calgary led to both the birth of the entrepreneur and another daughter, Shelley. Fate dealt Stan some brutal blows: first with his father’s death; the loss of Helen to leukemia at 37; the drowning of his eldest son Alan at age 19; the early death of Shelley’s husband Darcy Enderton when their daughter Katie was just 2, the sudden death of Percy at 54 plus he is predeceased by his elder sister Dorothy. Most recently Stan deeply mourned the loss of his wife Alice in 2013- their union he claims was a “put up job” to partner up in the “Queens & Jacks Square Dance Club”. They dated, married and danced through life together working to raise a blended family (his Alan, Ray, Cheryl and Shelley with Alice’s daughter Darcie). They travelled in Europe, cruised the Mediterranean and relished any opportunity to play Grampa and Nana to Ray and Vicki’s daughters; Stephanie and Colleen; Shelley’s daughter, Katie, Darcie and Tim’s son Buzz and last, but certainly not least, his only great-grandson, Benjamin (Colleen). This farm boy, turned successful city businessman, never strayed far from the dirt - Stan’s most cherished years were with Alice on their º section in Sundre, gardening, cross-country skiing, entertaining, and grabbing pond frogs to dazzle the kids.

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Condos/ Townhouses

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SEIBEL PROPERTY $500 OFF 1ST MONTH’S RENT 6 locations in Red Deer, well-maintained townhouses, lrg, 3 bdrm, 11/2 bath, 4 + 5 appls.

Westpark, Kentwood, Highland Green, Riverside Meadows. Rent starting at $1100. For more info, phone 403-304-7576 or 403-347-7545 SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca

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3 BDRM., no pets, $1000 mo. 403-343-6609 ACROSS from park, 2 bdrm. 4-plex, 1 1/2 bath, 4 appls. Rent $925/mo. d.d. $650. Avail. now or May 1. 403-304-5337

WESTPARK 2 bdrm. 4-plex, 4 appls.

Rent $925/mo. d.d. $650.

Avail. now or May 1 403-304-5337

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Suites

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Suites

2 BDRM. lrg. suite adult bldg, free laundry, very clean, quiet, Avail. now or MAY 1. $900/mo., S.D. $650.

403-304-5337 2 BDRM. N/S, no pets. $800. rent/d.d.

403-346-1458 ADULT 2 BDRM. spacious NOW RENTING suites 3 appls., heat/water SELECT 1 BDRM. APT’S. incld., ADULT ONLY starting at $795/mo.

BLDG, no pets, Oriole 2936 50th AVE. Red Deer Park. 403-986-6889 Newer bldg. secure entry w/onsite manager, AVAIL. IMMED. large 2 3 appls., incl. heat & hot bdrm. in clean quiet adult water, washer/dryer building, near downtown Co-Op, no pets, hookup, infloor heating, a/c., car plug ins & balconies.

403-348-7445 Call 403-343-7955

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THE NORDIC

1660

3090

1720

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

Misc. for Sale

1760

100 VHS movies, $75 for all. 403-885-5020 2 electric lamps, $20.

403-885-5020

CLEARVIEW RIDGE CLEARVIEW TIMBERSTONE LANCASTER VANIER WOODLEA/ WASKASOO DEER PARK GRANDVIEW EASTVIEW MICHENER MOUNTVIEW ROSEDALE GARDEN HEIGHTS MORRISROE

AUTHENTIC Ray-Ban men’s sunglasses, green lenses, exc. cond., asking $125. 403-505-0819

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SHOP & LIVING SPACES large shop & detached garage, 2 living spaces, workout room, with plenty Rental incentives avail. of parking. All nestled on 3 1 & 2 bdrm. adult bldg. acres beside the beautiful only, N/S, No pets.

Raven River near Caroline.

403-596-2444 Rent separately or as 1 package. Call Robert NEW Glendale reno’d 1 & 2 403-312-1043 bdrm. apartments, rent $750, last month of lease You can sell your guitar free, immed. occupancy. for a song...

403-596-6000 or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

2 bdrm in Clean, quiet, newly reno’d adult building.

TRAILERS for sale or rent Rent $900 S.D. $700.

Job site, office, well site or Avail. immed. Near hospiRental incentives avail. storage. Skidded or tal. No pets. 403-318-3679 1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, wheeled. Call 347-7721.

N/S, No pets.

CLEARVIEW LARGE bsmt. suite, 403-596-2444 3 bdrm. 4-Plex, 4 appls. shared kitchen & laundry Rent $925. incl. sewer, facilities, Michener area.

Firewood water and garbage. D.D. 403-358-2955 Rooms $650. Avail. now or May 1.

LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. 403-304-5337 B.C. Birch, Aspen, SUITES. 25+, adults only For Rent Spruce/Pine. Delivery avail. Classifieds...costs so little n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 PH. Lyle 403-783-2275 $425. MO/D.D. incld’s Saves you so much!

LIMITED TIME OFFER: everything. 403-342-1834 One free year of Telus or 587-877-1883 after 2:30 GLENDALE Household internet & cable AND 50% 3 Bdrm. 4-plex, 4 appls., off fi rst month’s rent!

2 Furnishings 2 BDRM main floor in $975. incl. sewer, water & Grandview, all utils. incl., garbage. D.D. $650, Avail. Bedroom suites available.

Renovated suites in central shared kitchen & laundry.

LOVESEAT, 2 cushion, May 1 403-304-5337 location. Cat friendly.

403 358-2995 shades of green/black, leasing@rentmidwest.com very good cond. $75.

ORIOLE PARK 1(888) 784-9274 BLACKFALDS, $600, 403-347-5846 3 bdrm., 1-1/2 bath, $975. all inclusive. 403-358-1614 rent, s.d. $650, incl water PENHOLD 1 bdrm. 4 MOVING Must sell 4 pc. sewer and garbage. appls, inclds. heat & water, bdrm. suite (dbl. bed) ROOM TO RENT very Avail. now or May 1st. no pets $760/mo., avail. $200 403-342-2245 large $450. 403-350-4712 403-304-5337 May 1. 403-348-6594 STURDY oak dining table 44 in. sq. w/1 leaf. Hard- Condos/ wood & ceramic tile panels. 6 matching chairs. Townhouses $300. 403 342-2245

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Realtors & Services

4010

Sporting Goods

For delivery of Flyers, Wednesday and Friday ONLY 2 DAYS A WEEK

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Condos/ Townhouses

3030

2 BDRM,. Lakefront Condo Sylvan Lake, Million dollar view for only $999./mo. heat & water incl’d. Avail immediately 780-278-0784

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2005 CROWN Vic, loaded, 94,000 kms. $6000. obo.

403-347-0518

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Trucks

1997 FORD F-150, spotless, no rust, in exc. cond. 403-352-6995

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Heavy Trucks

2010 DURASTAR 3 ton box truck, 24’ box, ext. cab. auto. trans.

403-347-1255, 350-8018

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Out Of Red Deer

AVAIL. May 1, 3 & 4 bdrm. townhouse, 4 appl., hardwood, 2 parking stalls, close to shopping & schools.$1100 - $1200 + util. + d.d. 403-506-0054

TAKE NOTICE that an Order was made on March 2, 2016 for substitutional service on you for an Order issued by the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta registering a judgement obtained in the Supreme Court of British Columbia by way of this Notice.

You have 30 days from the date of publication of this Notice within to file and serve at the address for service below, an Application to have this registration set aside, failing which you will not be entitled to receive notice of any further steps in the proceeding, and an Order may be made in your absence and enforced against you and you will not be entitled to be served with any further documents in this action.

You may obtain copies of the Order and supporting Affidavit from the Calgary Courts Centre, 601 - 5th Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 5P7 Natalie L. Mohammed Solicitor for the Plaintiff, Howard Louis Larocque Address for service: McConnell MacInnes #4, 12110 - 40th Street SE Calgary, AB T2Z 4K6

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NEWLY refinished 3 bdrm. duplex, fenced yard, close INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS to schools, avail. immed. Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilfield service $1250 + utils, Sylvan Lake companies, other small Call/Text 780-887-4430 for appt. businesses and individuals PARTLY furnished house RW Smith, 346-9351 in Sylvan Lake avail. for rent at $1800. Call 403-887-4610

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4 BDRM. house on Kingston Drive, $1400/mo.

Ron @ 403-304-2255

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3 BDRM. house, Eastview, avail. May 1, $1350. rent.

Call 587-877-5281

CARRIERS NEEDED

5030

2000 INTERNATIONAL tandem dump, 82 yr. old owner/operator must sell.

320 hp, new floor in box, 217,000 kms, 10 sp. spicer, will have fresh April sticker, $25,000 ready to work 403-252-2054 cell 403-701-2054

3020

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Boat Slips Available For Sale or Rent Sylvan Lake, AB 403.318.2442 info@watersedgesylvan.com www.watersedgesylvan.com

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, 54,000 km, 403-341-9373

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TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

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MOVING. Exercise bike $100; elliptical trainer $150 Don 403-342-2245

Travel Packages

5160

Boats & Marine

wheels

Cars

OFFICE chair, higher back, adjusts up/down, very good cond. $20.

403-347-5846

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED

5080

2008 SUZUKI C109, 1800 CC All the bells and whistles.

44,600 kms.

Excellent Condition Not laid down. $7600. o.b.o.

(403)318-4653.

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ELECTRIC heater, $15.

403-885-5020

MOVING. Willis $400 403-342-2245

Motorcycles

4110

HOUSE FOR SALE 4 bdrm, 3 full baths, S.E. Red Deer 1344 sq.ft.

Triple car garage, $374,900. 780-404-6475

403-347-7473

RISER HOMES 43 Morris Court Blackfalds 1 ONLY! Modified walk out bi-level backing onto green space and alley access. Many upgrades. REDUCED!! $409,000 includes GST, legal fee, front sod. Tree.

LLOYD FIDDLER 403-391-9294 www.riserhoes.com

PADS $450/mo.

Brand new park in Lacombe. Commercial Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., Property 2 bath. As Low as $75,000.

Down payment $4000. Call SYLVAN LAKE at anytime. 403-588-8820 SMALL OFFICE Tired of Standing?

1,050 sq. ft. office for lease, Find something to sit on center of downtown, one block from the beach, in Classifieds parking on site, already partitioned, excellent rate of $8 sq. ft. plus triple net, bhibbert@shaw.ca

Houses For Sale

Every 2 and 3 bedroom unit has a full bathroom upstairs and a half bath on the main floor. There is a full basement and your own private yard.

A place to call HOME in Red Deer.

Check us out at www.greatapartments.ca Call for details. Sorry no pets.

3190

BLOW OUT SALE, die cast models, cars, trucks, and motorcycles, biker gifts, replica guns, tin signs, framed pictures, clocks, fairies, and dragons.

Two stores to serve you better, Man Cave and Gold Eagle, entrance 2, Parkland Mall.

Piano & Organs

4020

Houses For Sale

MORRISROE MANOR

3030

For delivery of Flyers, Wednesday and Friday ONLY 2 DAYS A WEEK

Call Sandra at 403- 314-4303

3050

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

Accupuncture

1020

Traditional Chinese Acupuncture & Therapeutic Massage ~ Acute or chronic pain, stress, surgery problems. 4606 - 48 Ave., Red Deer. Walk-ins.

Call or txt 403-350-8883

Contractors

1100

BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/Patios/RV pads Sidewalks/Driveways Dean 403-505-2542

Contractors

1100

Flooring

1180

NEED FLOORING DONE? Don’t pay the shops more.

Over 20 yrs. exp.

DALE’S Home Reno’s Call Jon 403-848-0393 Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 Classifieds Your place to SELL QUALITY taping, drywall Your place to BUY and reno’s. 403-350-6737 BRIDGER CONST. LTD. We do it all! 403-302-8550

RMD RENOVATIONS Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc.

Call Roger 403-348-1060

Eavestroughing

1130

VELOX EAVESTROUGH Cleaning & Repairs.

Reasonable rates. 340-9368

Handyman Services

1200

BOOK NOW! For help on your home projects such as bathroom, main floor, and bsmt. renovations. Also painting and flooring.

Call James 403-341-0617

1160

Entertainment

DANCE DJ SERVICES 587-679-8606

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Massage Therapy

1280

FANTASY SPA

Plumbing & Heating

1330

JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER Exc. @ Reno’s, Plumb Pro Geary 403-588-2619

10 - 2am Private back entry

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Roofing

Elite Retreat, Finest in VIP Treatment.

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Services

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5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 505-4777

PARKING LOT, Street Sweeping,

Pressure washing, complete hotmix asphalt services, crack sealing, complete concrete services. Call ConAsph reception 403-341-6900

1370

PRECISE ROOFING LTD. 15 Yrs. Exp., Ref’s Avail.

WCB covered, fully Licensed & Insured.

403-896-4869 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

Seniors’ Services

1372

HELPING HANDS Home Supports for Seniors.

Cooking, cleaning, companionship. At home or facility. 403-346-7777

Yard Care

1430

CASPER’S small engine repair and tune-up. Repair of lawn mowers, rototillers, weedeaters, generators.

Colin @ 403-597-1672 SECOND 2 NONE aerate, dethatch, clean-up, eaves, cut grass. Free estimates.

Now booking 403-302-7778

Spring Clean Up & Aerating 587-876-7983 QUALITY work at an affordable price. Joe’s SPRING LAWN CLEANUP Roofing. Re-roofing Call Ken 403-304-0678 specialist. Fully insured.

Insurance claims welcome.

THE ROTOTILLER GUY 10 yr. warranty on all work.

Rototilling Services & 403-350-7602 Yard Prep. 403-597-3957

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For that new computer, a dream vacation or a new car

THE ADVOCATE D6

ADVICE FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016

CHERRY BLOSSOMS

Tough situation with son who can’t work Dear Annie: Our 46-year-old son is bright, caring and an all-around good guy. Here’s the problem: “Munro” has never gotten much of an education, even though he’s had multiple chances and we have encouraged him to do so.

If we say anything about it, he gets nasty and rude and tells us it’s none of our business.

He is absolutely right — until he and his family hit us up for money.

Munro has a wife and three children.

The oldest, age 20, still lives at home and does not work or contribute to the household.

Our daughter-in-law refuses to work more than part-time, and then only temporarily.

The entire household lives hand-tomouth.

We have loaned them a lot of money over the years, not to mention the many “extras” we’ve done for the kids.

We made a decision to close the bank, at least until his wife and adult son contribute more to the household.

The problem now is that Munro was in a serious, life-altering accident and is lucky to be alive.

He won’t be able to work for some time. Of course, they can’t pay their bills. I spoke to my husband about helping again because of these extenuating circumstances, but he replied that now is a good time for his wife and son to step up and get jobs.

What do you think we should do?

We are financially secure, but not rich.

— Worried Mom in California Dear Worried: This is a tough situation. You have been too generous already, but with Munro out of work for an indefinite period, his family will likely sink further down before it occurs to them to step up and contribute.

They have been enabled for so long

JOANNE MADELINE MOORE HOROSCOPES Saturday, April 9 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Hugh Hefner, 89; Dennis Quaid, 61; Kristen Stewart, 25 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The motto for today is “Act in haste; repent at leisure.”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Born on the zodiac’s Day of Excess, you tend to overdo things.

2016 is the year to indulge less and give more.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Today there’s a tendency to rush around and make impetuous decisions that could backfire on you later. So strive to be smart and spontaneous — rather than impulsive and accident-prone.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Avoid getting stuck in a rut and repeating negative patterns of behaviour. Today’s stars encourage you to use your imagination to come up with novel solutions to stubborn old problems.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may have to jump in and make a snap decision today, so have your wits about you. Your involvement with a group, club or organization looks unpredictable though, as the goal posts keep shifting.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Crabs usually set themselves very safe and sensible goals. Today’s stars encourage you to venture beyond your comfort zone, as you stretch yourself personally and professionally.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you’re feeling restless then jump out of your usual routine.

If you do something that’s wildly adventurous

and gets your adrenalin going, then you’ll feel re-energized and renewed.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Local community projects are favoured today. But impulsive money moves now could leave you with long regrets later on. So leave making important financial decisions for a more settled time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Is your love life stuck on auto-pilot? Uranus encourages you to blast away the cobwebs and look at things from a fresh angle. Singles — you could fall for someone who’s not your usual type.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If you are prepared to put up with unexpected disruptions and last minute changes, then you can get a lot done today — and have lots of fun.

Exercising in the great outdoors is a must!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): When it comes to a child, teenager or friend, give them the freedom to express themselves.

You’re keen to communicate your feelings but make sure your fiery enthusiasm doesn’t overwhelm others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Avoid the temptation to operate on auto-pilot. If you shake up your usual routine — with an impromptu meal out, or a spontaneous adventure — then it will put an extra spring in your step.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Education and travel are favoured, as you soak up new ideas like a sponge. You’re also in the mood for speed, which makes you more accident-prone than usual. So slow down before you come a cropper!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t make any important financial commitments today Pisces, as you’re likely to change your mind later. Your finances are in a state of flux so make sure you are flexible with your budget.

Joanne Madeline Moore is an internationally syndicated astrologer and columnist. Her column appears daily in the Advocate.

Swordplay academy revives lost art of knighthood

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — The flash and sound of ancient weapons clashing inside a swordfighting academy in downtown Vancouver can be intimidating to people on the street. But those with the courage to enter will discover that anyone can become a modern-day knight, says Maestro d’Armi Devon Boorman, the master of arms at Academie Duello.

“It’s something they really can do,” said Boorman, who is passionate about reviving the lost art of swordplay. “The big barrier to breakthrough for people is to not just see that it’s something performers do, but that it’s a real martial art.”

Global interest in swordsmanship has exploded over recent years, beginning when Hollywood released the “Lord of the Rings” movie, said Boorman. The blockbuster inspired a multitude of historical epics that was crowned with the TV series “Game of Thrones” based on books by George R.R. Martin. Boorman’s 6,000-squarefoot academy attracts about 250 students in classes seven days a week.

Academie Duello started with only six students in an outdoor arena in 2004.

Students are guided to thrust and parry with the rapier, longsword, two-handed sword, and sword and shield, imitating the old-world rhythm of nobility and soldiers.

Boorman’s lifelong zeal has taken

him around the world studying with masters, reading historical texts and collecting weapons and armour.

More than 200 gleaming swords rest in custom-made racks and repurposed wine barrels inside the brick-and-beam studio. Ornate shields adorn the walls.

Boorman said people are drawn inside by the storybook fantasy, but stay to learn a technique that European warriors lived and died by in the Middle Ages.

“It’s beyond what you did as a kid in your backyard, hitting swords against each other, going “chh-chh-chh,’ ” he said. “There is an actual system here, there’s a real rich tradition and history.”

Students don protective gear during practice, such as neck protectors called gorgets, fencing masks, padded jackets and athletic protectors.

They often begin lessons by raising their swords for a salute in Italian: “Arte, ardore, onore,” which means art, passion, honour. About 30 per cent of students are women, a higher proportion than most martial arts, Boorman said.

Instructors take pride in imparting the disciplined fight craft, while their enthusiasm and in-depth knowledge keeps students returning.

“The Princess Bride,” a movie featuring an unforgettable sword-fighting sequence, is probably the most quoted film at Academie Duello, Boorman said with a smile.

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

A woman takes a photo on a boat through a sea of cherry blossom petals at Imperial Palace moat in Tokyo, Monday. People all over the country go out to see cherry blossoms as the country’s iconic flower is full bloom

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Parkland C.L.A.S.S. has grown over five decades to become one of the largest disability based service providers in Alberta. Parkland C.L.A.S.S. exists to improve the quality of life of children & adults with developmental disabilities through individual choice, dignity and rights. We strive to empower the people we serve, measuring our success against the goals they set for themselves.

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Apply now to provide value in the Human Services Industry We are continuously seeking specialized Proprietors for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Individuals or couples willing to open up their home have the opportunity to make an incredible difference in the life of an individual. As a Respite (part time) Proprietor you will provide a caring, safe and structured environment with fun activities and dependable routines. Respite Proprietors offer support and care, working one to two 48 hours weekends per month. This commitment involves the inclusion of the child/adult in your regular family life. PCLASS has a licensed basement suite where Respite can be provided if applicants are not able to provide Respite within their own home.

Proprietors will provide a very individualized service that is based on the needs of the individual. Experience with young children, youth and/or adults with developmental disabilities would be ideal. Knowledge of First Nations culture and some related postsecondary education would be an asset. Individual must have a private room and be in a non-smoking environment. Driver’s license and transportation are required.

Respite Proprietors are paid $125.00 per days worked. Parkland CLASS provides extensive training which all Proprietors are required to take.

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that they don’t know how to adjust their expectations.

They will accuse you of abandoning them in their time of need.

Please sit down with Munro, his wife and their grown son. Explain that the gravy train has stopped running.

Offer to help your daughter-in-law and grandson look through the want ads in the newspaper and online to find fulltime jobs that will make up for Munro’s missing salary.

And if you are feeling generous, pay for them to get some financial and budget planning advice from a professional. Check with your bank or the National Foundation for Credit Counseling at nfcc.org.

As the saying goes, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Show him how to catch a fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”

Dear Annie: In a letter from “Pennsylvania,” there was a reference to rude drivers turning on their high beams and leaving them on.

In your response, you suggested flashing the high beams once or twice to let someone know their headlights are off or that their high beams are off.

You might want to tell your readers in Indiana not to do that.

I found out the hard way when a police officer saw me click my high beams.

He was nice and just gave me a warning, but it could have been a ticket. — Smarter in Indiana Dear Indiana: Several readers wrote to tell us it is also illegal in California and other states, and suggested turning one’s headlights on and off quickly for the same purpose. Our thanks to all who let us know.

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.

Support Nurse (Panel Manager) Our Support Nurses are excited about being part of an innovative organization that puts patients ¿rst. Continuous quality improvement is in our DNA. A day in the life of a Support Nurse at the Red Deer Primary Care Network includes: • Identifying patient panels with physicians and clinic staff and working with them on strategies and processes for routine screening • Collaborating with a team of RDPCN family physicians and other health care professionals to engage, encourage and support patient health • Prevention and health promotion through routine screening according guidelines

If you: • are a Licensed Practical Nurse • hold membership in good standing with CLPNA • have experience with panel management • are interested in full ti time ime work

Act now. APPLY Submit your curriculum vitae to hr@rdpcn.com or by fax to 403.342.9502 Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Open until suitable candidate selected.

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