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BY MARY-ANN BARR ADVOCATE STAFF Rocky Mountain House wildlife biologist Anne Hubbs likes bears — never mind that when she was first doing graduate work in the Yukon she found herself having to scramble and climb a flimsy tree to escape one of the big furry omnivores. She was with a group that had rounded a corner and come across a grizzly guarding its food. “My tree, I got up only about four feet because it was the smallest thing you’ve even seen, and the bear just sat and watched us for a bit. We eventually got the nerve up to walk away.” Years later, having observed many other bears — both black and grizzly — Hubbs can say: “I’ve not had any bad encounters at all
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ABOVE: No one really knows for sure how many black bears there are because data on their densities are old. BELOW: Hunters are trappers are being asked to voluntarily submit a premolar tooth from each bear harvested in two areas of the province.
STUDY: In its second year No one really knows for sure how many black bears there are because data on their densities are old, based on estimates that were developed more than 20 years ago. As well, the impact of new development and growth in the province since then has not been factored into the equation. In areas like the northeast part of Alberta where there is good bear habitat in the boreal forest, it’s believed there are relatively high densities of black bear. A lot of them are harvested there by way of hunters, ANNE HUBBS trappers and outfitters. “That may be sustainable. So there may not be worry there. In other areas where the habitat isn’t quite so good … not having such good cub protection or immigration from other areas … we may have concerns,” Hubbs said. “Maybe we have concerns in some areas like in the foothills here, and in others maybe levels could be even higher in terms of harvest.” The foothills, with older aging forests, does not provide the best habitat for black bears. There may be about 40,000 bears in Alberta. “The big question is we really don’t know because we don’t have good updated information,” she said. That’s where the teeth come in. “The teeth give us an amazing amount of information,” Hubbs said, including age, gender, identity and also when females have had young and how frequently. This will to help develop a population model for the areas involved. Hunters and trappers are being asked to voluntarily submit a premolar
tooth from each bear harvested in two areas of the province — Wildlife Management Units 318-332 (generally the foothills, mountainous area northwest and southwest of Red Deer) and WMUs 500-504, 506, 509-512, 514-519 and 529531 (generally the boreal forest northeast part of Alberta). Different methods are available to collect data but they are expensive and manpower intensive, and as a result they’re very hard to replicate over time, Hubbs said. “That’s why we’re looking at something simple like teeth that we can get help from the hunters, the trappers, the public.” Black bears can be an indicator of how the ecosystem is doing because they are a top predator and they are omnivores, eating a varied diet including carrion, small mammals, sometimes moose and deer calves, ants, berries and vegetation. Hubbs said that Alberta hunters kill on average about 1,650 bears every year and non-resident hunters take 1,150. Trappers take between 60 to 550. Additional mortality numbers by landowners, First Nations and poaching is unknown. Bears, besides their aesthetic and ecological value, have considerable economic value. About 12,000 Albertans and 1,700 non-residents buy hunting licences every year. From that is a trickle down economic impact such as money spent on accommodation and food, taxidermy and tourism. Questionnaires done in the Rocky area and other jurisdictions, surprisingly given the fear that some have, showed people tend to value black bears highly, Hubbs said. Whether they’re a hunter or an outfitter and they see that economic component, or whether it’s just the aesthetic value, like big horn sheep for example, they do attract a lot of people to the parks and West Country just to see them, she said. “When you talk to people about black bears there isn’t the same fear as there is with grizzly bears. For some reason people view them as less threatening.” Hubbs doesn’t see bears as dangerous when they are shown respect and if people are pro-active in removing food and garbage from temptation. Alberta Environment’s BearSmart program is aimed at reducing conflict between bears and humans. The three-year bear tooth collection trial is in its second year. They received about 60 teeth in the first year
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JOINS 11 OTHER STUDENTS BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF West Park Elementary School student Ayesha Alam is heading to the Legislature next week to join 11 other students from across the province who will all be Minister for the Day. Tens of thousands of students participate in the annual Minister for the Day contest run by Alberta Environment and Parks by filling out workbooks with questions about their environmental priorities and how AYESHA ALAM they might motivate Albertans to lessen their impact on the environment. Winners travel to Edmonton for the day to tour the Legislature, meet with Minister of Environment Shannon Phillips and other government leaders, and more.
Local BRIEFS Ponoka-area man strikes gold at Jackpot Casino A Ponoka-area man walked out of Jackpot Casino flush with cash on Wednesday. After building for at least 10 years, the Monte Carlo mega jackpot had reached $423,391.08 when a lucky player struck gold. Kristine Thompson, casino operations manager, said the winning game is an “old- fashioned reel style slot machine. “It’s been in the casino for many years, possibly even since the casino opened, which is what makes this win so remarkable,” said Thompson. The winner did not want to be identified.
Routine traffic stop results in drug bust A routine traffic stop near Innisfail this week turned into a drug bust and two arrests. Innisfail RCMP said a vehicle was pulled over on Hwy 2 near the town on Wednesday.
Alam said her favourite idea to help the environment was for people to use containers to store food in their lunches instead of plastic bags. “I use that one the most,” Alam said on Friday before an assembly was held at her school, organized by students, to discuss the environment and congratulate Alam. She said planting more trees would also help. “Maybe everyone should plant at least one tree a year, or maybe make a garden.” Alam’s teacher, Brian Work, said the class studied the environment for about three weeks as students worked on booklets to submit to the contest. Alam is the second student from Work’s class to become Minister for the Day in the last few years. He said the contest is a good way to introduce students to environmental issues and they really respond to issues concerning animals and protecting natural environments like parks. “I’ve got a lot of kids interested in the mountain sports, skiing and hiking, so when they understood it could impact their enjoyment of the outdoors as well, they were quite into it,” Work said. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com After speaking with the occupants, the stop escalated into a drug investigation, said police. A man and woman in the vehicle were arrested. A vehicle search turned up 232 grams of methamphetamine, 54 grams of cocaine and a small amount of marijuana. A 37-year-old man and 31-year-old woman, both from Calgary, are charged with possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of marijuana.
Woman, 82, in critical condition after being struck by car An 82-year-old woman who struck by a car in Red Deer remains in critical condition in a Calgary hospital. RCMP said the woman was struck at 40th Ave. and Austin Drive just after 11 a.m. She suffered a head injury and was not conscious when Emergency Medical Services arrived. She was airlifted by STARS to Calgary. Police do not expect to lay any charges against the driver. “An analysis of the collision indicates an unfortunate series of events but no driver error,” says the RCMP in a Friday news release. The identity of the woman was unknown at first and police appealed to the public for help. She has since been identified and family notified and police thanked the community for its assistance.
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Amber Lefort, 7, of Lacombe, is held aloft by Premier Academy Cheerleading and Tumbling Club members Caleigh Williams, MacKenzie Wyntjes and Brie Short Friday at the Central Alberta Children’s Fest. Located at the Rotary Recreation Park behind the Recreation Centre, the festival continues today from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Children’s Fest has something for just about everyone including entertainment through the day on the main stage, face painting, exhibits from Red Deer College, games, demonstrations by a variety of sports groups, arts and crafts and many more activities. Tickets are available at three gates at the venue and are $6 for one person, a family pass is $20 (for a family of 4) or $30 for a family anytime pass.
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Volunteers needed for Red Deer River Cleanup on Sunday Sunday is Red Deer River Cleanup and volunteers from Red Deer and area are needed. The annual spring initiative is part of the Green Deer campaign to keep the river and shoreline clean and safe. The cleanup runs from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. starting at Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 6300 45th Ave. Pre-registration is not required, but volunteers are asked to bring gloves and wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The event will end with a barbecue and a draw for prizes. Partners of the Red Deer River Cleanup include the City of Red Deer, NOVA Chemicals and Trout Unlimited Canada.
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Graduates of the School of Education at Red Deer College acknowledge the faculty as they prepare to enter into the graduation ceremony at Westerner Park Friday afternoon. Some 475 graduates walked across the stage Friday out of a total graduating class of 1,948 eligible graduates during commencement exercises in the morning and afternoon.
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Convocation ceremonies are a bitter sweet occasion for Red Deer College president Joel Ward. “Every year it’s wonderful to see the number of students who cross the stage, but it also hurts a little bit when you see a lot the students who have to leave our communities to complete their degree elsewhere,” Ward said following the first of two RDC graduation ceremonies held at Westerner Park on Friday where 475 students out of 1,950 graduates donned caps and gowns. “We continue to push hard for polytechnic university status so that we can complete more students in Central Alberta. Our stats tell that 90 per cent don’t come back to the communities that they came from. They end up settling in Edmonton and Calgary and beyond.” He said Red Deer and surrounding communities lose strength in terms of economic, cultural and social development when students must leave. One of the students who will be moving on is Maryanne McGrath, recipient of 2016 Red Deer College Foundation Outstanding Student Award. McGrath is the Students’ Association of Red Deer College president and has worked to increase supports for student mental health, increased awareness regarding bullying and harassment, and recently was involved with her team to donate $500,000 to the Gary W. Harris Centre for Health, Wellness & Sport. McGrath is transferring to the University of Prince Edward Island in the fall. Ward said every single student association president for the past eight years has left RDC because they can’t complete their degree here. “That’s just one small example of the leadership we lose in our communities. It’s just not right. We hope the government is listening.” He said after operating for 52 years, it’s time for the next step for Red Deer College. The Outstanding Student Award was the second award McGrath received this week. On Tuesday she received the national Student Leadership Award of Excellence Gold from Colleges and Institutes Canada. She said she never would have anticipated all her recent recognition. “When I first came to Red Deer College I was too terrified of socializing with other students to go to the library so I spent my first year mostly by myself. So it’s been a very remarkable transformation. I don’t think I would have been able to do it without the support of my friends, my instructors, my colleagues at Red Deer College,” McGrath said. McGrath was born and raised in Fort McMurray, and came to Red Deer in 2013. Her parents, brother and sister still live in Fort McMurray and thankfully their two homes were spared when wildfire struck in May. “It’s been a very emotionally tough month. This past week has definitely been something to help me recover and I really appreciate it,” McGrath said.
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FORT MCMURRAY — On May 3, patrons at the Wood Buffalo Brewing Company on downtown Fort McMurray’s main drag had to leave their pints and plates on the table as a massive forest fire breached the city and everyone had to flee. Bryan Newell, a project manager with the restoration company PuroClean, said it was an eerie scene when crews first got into the establishment to clean things up. “It was kind of unnerving because there was food left on plates,” he said. “It was left just as it was when they evacuated.” The company, which calls itself the “the paramedics of property damage,” had about a dozen workers on site Friday tearing into the mammoth job of getting the bar back up to snuff. Spoiled food needed to be chucked out and dishes, utensils, pots and pans sanitized. Workers were replacing soot-damaged insulation. Beer kegs were piled out front. Once the insulation has dried in a few days, it will be painted black. Then, the plastic sheeting will come down and the whole place will get a good wipedown. How long until the pub is serving up pitchers again will depend on how long the boil-water advisory remains in effect, but Newell expects to hand the place back over to its owner by next Wednesday. Eric McCrae, who own a construction business in Chilliwack, B.C., has been hired by the pub’s insurance company to make sure everything is top shape and that the final bill matches up with the work that’s being done. He has no idea when he’ll be able to get back home as he moves from job to job in the city. “It could be a month, a couple of months. It could be six months. I really don’t know,” he said. “This is my ninth day and I’ve been working minimum 15 hours a day. First day was 20 hours, a long day … The only break I’m going to get is when it’s all finished.” Down the road, another restoration company was tackling the Boomtown Casino. Bright green fencing has been erected around the building. Across from the casino, Ramona Morrison was busy getting the Smitty’s restaurant she owns back up and running. The featured pie is pecan, according to the specials written in marker on a whiteboard. But Morrison isn’t expecting to be able to host any diners for another two weeks at least. Morrison was able to get back into her restaurant
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Decoration Day recognizes military, police forces, emergency response units Red Deer Legion Branch 35 encourages people to visit nearby cemeteries on Saturday for Decoration Day to recognize those who have served in the military, police forces and emergency response units.
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Erlin Rivera wheels supplies past fans as he works to clean a pub in Fort McMurray on Friday. on Wednesday, when the city’s downtown re-opened. “Everything has to be thrown out and we’ll restock from scratch on inventory and so on and getting our staff back from across Alberta and B.C.,” she said. “I wasn’t sure what I was going to find. However, the conditions are better than I had thought. “They’re not good, but they’re better.”
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Legion members will hold a short ceremony at 11 a.m. at Alto Reste Cemetery, located at on Hwy 11, 3.6 km east of 30th Avenue. The legion’s Ladies Auxiliary will hold a short ceremony at Red Deer Cemetery, at 55th Street north of Michener Centre. Flags and poppies will be available to be placed on veteran’s graves or cremation sites following the ceremonies. If people are unable to attend these events, they are encouraged to visit their nearest cemetery to reflect upon the life of veterans buried there.
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CALGARY — Construction workers and cleanup companies are trickling into Fort McMurray along with its first returning residents as a rebuilding process begins in the northern Alberta community devastated by out-of-control wildfires. Ben Dutton, president and CEO of the Casman Group of companies, said about half of the 200 workers employed by his Fort McMurray-based general construction firm are already back in town and working on restoring heating-ventilation and other systems for commercial and industrial customers. The cleanup and rebuilding will create jobs beyond the 200 workers on staff before last month’s fires forced most to flee the region, but the number of new hires isn’t known yet. Dutton estimates it will take at least two years to rebuild the Fort McMurray homes and businesses destroyed by the fire. “We already had jobs for the 200 folks anyway before the fire so it will add (to that),� he said. “All the projects we had will resume. By July, I would say, those projects will be back underway. A lot of them will probably get back underway this month, of course.� Residents were allowed to begin re-entering certain undamaged Fort McMurray neighbourhoods on Wednesday, but Dutton said many of Casman’s employees were permitted
‘WE REALLY WANTED TO HELP PEOPLE THERE BECAUSE A LOT OF THEIR CURRENT EMPLOYMENT IS BURNED DOWN OR CLOSED OR INOPERABLE, SO IT’S GOOD TO HELP PEOPLE WHO ARE OUT OF WORK. AND THEY’RE REBUILDING THEIR COMMUNITY.’ — MIKE FELDSTEIN RAPID GROUP INC.
into town earlier if their homes were intact and if they had jobs to do. He said rebuilding for private homes will likely be delayed for days or weeks, in part because the municipality isn’t issuing building permits yet. Casman also takes on industrial, commercial, mechanical and electrical building projects. Meanwhile in Boyle, 285 kilometres to the south, president Mike Feldstein of Toronto-based Rapid Group Inc. said he’s assembled a crew of about 40 people that will enter the city over the next few days to help people who have registered online clean and restore their homes. He said about 80 per cent of the people he’s hired so far are from the region, and as many as 30 per cent have experience with fire cleanups or handling the potentially toxic waste left by the fire. The company has eight permanent staff on hand to supervise. “We really wanted to help people there because a lot of their current
employment is burned down or closed or inoperable, so it’s good to help people who are out of work. And they’re rebuilding their community,� he said. A truck filled with 100 fan-powered filtration units was driven from Toronto to Boyle to be used to clean particulates from the air inside Fort McMurray homes, Feldstein said. His company is also offering to clean up soot and smoke, eliminate odors and repair water damage. Hiring locally is vital, said Scott Long, executive director of operations for the Alberta Emergency Management Agency. “The re-entry piece and the recovery aspects of Fort McMurray are all being driven through the regional authorities supTammy Penny is pleased to announce ported by the government. that she has opened the doors to They have committed to Sapphire Hair Replacement in downtown Red Deer. hiring and contracting If you are experiencing hair loss, let Tammy help you Show The World Who You Really Are
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Organizers say 90 per cent of the proceeds will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross Alberta Fires Appeal, supporting families and individuals impacted by the wildfires. The remaining funds raised will be donated to the Red Cross disaster readiness program. Cuddy and his band Blue Rodeo will also perform at the June 29 Fire Aid benefit concert in Edmonton, along with Nickelback, Corb Lund and Ian Tyson. Organizers say all proceeds raised from the event at Commonwealth Stadium will benefit the Fort McMurray United Way to support the city’s efforts to rebuild. Tickets were to go on sale Monday. More than 80,000 people were forced from their homes on May 3 by the wildfire that ripped through the oilsands city.
locally,� he told a news conference Thursday. “There is right now no private companies doing any restorations, if you will, because we’re still at the early stages of re-entry. People are going back, working with their insurance providers and I’m sure that work will occur in the days, weeks, months ahead.� Job fairs in Edmonton and Calgary sponsored by Spirit Staffing and Consulting attracted hundreds of applicants last month, some of whom are now on their way or already working in Fort McMurray, said operations manager Jenny Larocque of Calgary. She said the company isn’t taking any more applications after gathering about 1,500 names, adding workers are being referred for jobs with a preference given to those from Fort McMurray. She wouldn’t name the restoration companies her firm is working with.
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RCMP are trying to reassure people from the city, noting a full detachment of Mounties have been patrolling the municipality. “We are committed to remaining on the job for you, as we have throughout this challenging time,� said Superintendent Rob McCloy in a release Friday. “Make no mistake, the RCMP will protect this community from harm.� RCMP have made one other arrest in Fort McMurray since the wildfire roared through the area on May 3. On May 6 Mounties say they arrested and charged a man with break and enter.
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Trudeau dissatisfied with China OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signalled Friday he would take a firm stand with China on human rights, revealing how Canada expressed its “dissatisfaction” with the country after its foreign minister publicly berated a Canadian journalist. Trudeau said freedom of the press is very important to him, noting that asking tough questions is a key part of the media’s role. The latest controversy comes as Canada and China work towards deepening their economic relationship, including a possible free trade deal. Trudeau said he would continue to raise rights questions with China, including the case of a Canadian, Kevin Garratt, who has been jailed in China on espionage charges. In Ottawa on Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Minis-
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Senate adopts C-14, but adjourns until after deadline BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed optimism till the final hours, but there is now no way the government can enact doctor-assisted dying legislation before the Supreme Court of Canada’s deadline on Monday. Senators gave the controversial legislation, known as Bill C-14, second reading and approval in principle on Friday and sent it to the Senate committee on legal and constitutional affairs. However, after the vote, the upper chamber adjourned until Tuesday — the day after the deadline. Sen. Peter Harder, the government’s representative in the Senate, said he had always described the Monday deadline as ambitious and dismissed any notion senators had not worked as quickly as they could — sitting late into the night and starting earlier than usual the next morning — given how late they received it. “I think any objective observer would say the Senate is being both deliberate and expeditious,” Harder said Friday. Still, only a short while earlier, Trudeau had said he still hoped the bill would make it through in time. “We’ve been very clear that it is our hope that by June 6 the government legislation on a framework for assisted dying will be in place,” Trudeau said Friday in Winnipeg. The Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling in February 2015 that lifted the ban on physician-assisted death and gave Parliament a one-year window to enact legislation. With the deadline approaching after the Liberals came to power, the court granted the new government a four-month extension. Medical regulators in every province have already issued guidelines for physicians on providing assistance in dying.
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WINNIPEG — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says restoring indigenous languages is key to preventing youth suicides in First Nation communities but stopped short of promising to recognize them as official languages. Trudeau told a virtual town hall with the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network in Winnipeg that languages are at the core of indigenous culture and identity. Communities that do a better job of teaching their own language and culture see “massive decreases in suicide rates,” Trudeau said. “This is something that we know is essential,” he said Friday. “As an indicator of pride and identity, belonging and culture, indigenous languages are essential.” Trudeau pointed to the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on residential schools — released a year ago — which found preventing children from learning their own language was a powerful tool for assimilation. “We need to counter that by celebrating languages,” Trudeau said. He wouldn’t say whether the federal government will recognize indigenous tongues alongside French and English as Canada’s official languages but said he looks forward to discussing the idea with chiefs. A rash of suicides, with some victims as young as 13, has prompted several First Nations to declare states of emergency in the past few months. Liberal MLA Judy Klassen, who represents a northern Manitoba riding, told the legislature Thursday that she and others from her home community of St. Theresa Point First Nation carry around box-cutters because “you never know when you will come across a child hanging from a tree.” “This is our nightmarish reality,” she said. Canada has failed for centuries to live up to the treaties signed with indigenous people, Trudeau said following a speech to the country’s municipal leaders. The Liberals have put over $8 billion on the table over five years to improve the standard of living for indigenous people but change will not happen overnight, Trudeau said. “It’s not a problem that’s going to be fixed quickly.” But some say elevating indigenous languages to official status would be a huge step forward. Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson, who represents northern Manitoba First Nations, said suicides crises have become too common in some communities. “Things stabilize but … it never really fully goes away,” said North Wilson, head of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak. Part of the despair felt by many stems from past racist policies which sought to make people ashamed of their culture and language, she said. Officially recognizing indigenous languages would give First Nations their “rightful place” in this country, she said.
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FREDERICTON — The last three years of his career have been more challenging and emotionally draining than anyone could have predicted, but the commanding officer of the RCMP in New Brunswick says he’ll walk away with no regrets. RCMP Assistant Commissioner Roger Brown will retire Saturday after a 36-year career that has taken him from his hometown in Newfoundland to on ventures from coast to coast. “I worked in uniform, I worked in plain clothes, I was teaching at Depot, worked in VIP travel, and had the opportunity to work with prime ministers, the Queen of England, and worked all across Canada, stationed in different provinces,” he said. Brown first requested a post in New Brunswick when he joined the force more than three decades ago. When he finally got his wish, it proved to be a tumultuous posting that included the event he describes as the low point of his career. Saturday marks the second anniversary of the day a gunman in Moncton shot and killed three RCMP constables and wounded two others, leading police
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Len Marchand, the former Liberal MP and senator who was the first status Indian elected to Parliament, has died at age 82. Marchand was recently admitted to a Kamloops, B.C., hospital with kidney problems and died on Friday. He is survived by wife Donna Parr, daughter Lori Marchand and son Len Marchand Jr. “My dad was a really great man and had a huge impact on the history of this country, but he was also a really fine individual,” Lori Marchand said. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took to Twitter to honour Marchand, who served as an MP under his father Pierre Trudeau between 1968 and 1979. “Canada has lost a trailblazer. My condolences to the family of Len Marchand, the first federal cabinet minister of First Nations descent,” Trudeau said. Marchand was born in Vernon, B.C., in 1933 and went on to mark a number of milestones for indigenous people in Canada. He was the first status Indian to graduate from a public high school in Vernon, and was one of the first aboriginal students to enrol at the University of British Columbia. Marchand also voted in an election in 1958, two years before First Nations citizens were granted the right to vote. His work advocating for indigenous rights took him to Ottawa, where he got jobs working for cabinet ministers Jack Nicholson and Arthur Laing. In 1968, he ran for the Liberals in Kamloops-Cariboo, which had long been held by Progressive Conservative MP E. Davie Fulton. Marchand credited his win to his strong connections with the agricultural community in the area, and the visits Pierre Trudeau made on his behalf during the height of Trudeaumania.
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Monument uses personal touches to honour fallen RCMP officers in Moncton MONCTON, N.B. — Two years after they were shot and killed during a rampage in a Moncton, N.B. neighbourhood, three RCMP officers have been immortalized in a bronze sculpture as fathers, protectors, and heroes. The monument, to be unveiled Saturday along the riverfront in Moncton, honours the Mounties who died, but also pays tribute to their wounded colleagues, families, fellow first responders and everyone impacted by the nightmare that unfolded on June 4, 2014.
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The 1966 Edmonton Oil Kings.
A memorable dynasty CENTRAL ALBERTANS PLAYED KEY ROLE ON 1960S EDMONTON OIL KINGS BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF The 1960s Edmonton Oil Kings had an unrivaled run of seven straight Memorial Cup finals appearances. The format may have been different, best-of-seven series between junior champions from the east and west of Canada, but the run was still impressive. Those teams are still highly regarded, so much so that the 1963 and 1966 Oil Kings were inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. They won the Memorial Cup both years and leading the way was a group of
players from Central Alberta. Stettler’s Bob Falkenberg joined by Red Deer-born Ron Anderson and Dave Rochefort all played significant roles on teams from the 1962-63 to the 1965-66 seasons. In that time they appeared in four Memorial Cups and won twice. The 1965 tournament, held in Edmonton, was one of only four times the event was held in Alberta. The Oil Kings lost that series in five games, 4-1, to the Niagara Falls Flyers. The Flyers roster featured future NHLers Jean Pronovost, Bernie Parent, Derek Sanderson and tough guy Doug Favell. Despite the loss, the series was
remembered for a dust-up between Sanderson and Falkenberg. The third game was rough and early in the third period, Sanderson threw a sucker punch on Falkenberg. “I don’t remember it,” said Falkenberg. “I got knocked out with one punch, I was pummelled. I was out like a light and that was it. “I came back next year. I wasn’t very happy about it.” Falkenberg fell to the ice and Sanderson continued attacking. Falkenberg had to be carried off on a stretcher while Sanderson was given a match penalty. Falkenberg didn’t play another minute of that series and Sanderson was suspended indefinitely.
Anderson too missed much of the series. He’d been having knee issues late that season and Oil Kings head coach Bill Hunter paid to fly Anderson to Winnipeg where he had his knee taped by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers trainer. “They were good at taping knees,” said Anderson. “I flew back and played that night. Some guy hit me again, I don’t even know who it was, but he snapped all the tape and that was the end of it. I watched the rest of the series from the stands.” Please see OIL KINGS on Page B2
Dickey takes no-hitter into sixth as Jays beat Red Sox BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia grimaces after throwing to first to turn a double play as Toronto Blue Jays’ Michael Saunders is forced at second in the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Friday.
Toronto 5 Boston 2 BOSTON — It was beginning to look familiar when Toronto’s R.A. Dickey took a no-hitter into the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox — the best-hitting team in baseball. After all, the Blue Jays knuckleballer did the same thing in his previous start. But five days after throwing 5 1/3 no-hit innings against the Red Sox in Toronto — and then watching it all fall apart — Dickey threw five innings of hitless ball and the Blue Jays held on to beat Boston 5-2 on Friday night. “They’re a smoking hot offense,” Toronto manager John Gibbons said. “He was really, really good against them tonight.” Roberto Osuna helped, striking out Xander Bogaerts with two on to end the game and end the Boston shortstop’s 26-game hitting streak, second-longest in the majors this year to teammate Jackie Bradley Jr.’s. Bogaerts went 0 for 3 and walked twice, with the Fenway Park crowd booing when he didn’t see a strike in the eighth inning. Bogaerts came up again as the tying run with two out in the ninth and worked the count to 3-0 before Osuna struck him out for his 13th save. “I wish I was a little more patient the last at-bat,” Bogaerts said. “It was a tough day to lose the streak. Obviously, I had a chance to at least get
on base to give David a chance to do something for the game. But I battled and I enjoyed every bit of it.” One start after no-hitting into the sixth and then allowing the next five batters to reach base, Dickey didn’t give up a hit until David Ortiz opened the sixth with a double. He got the next three batters on a flyball to center, a comebacker to the mound and a strikeout. “I just didn’t want to give in tonight,” Dickey said. “It’s a really good (lineup). You can’t afford to give in. If you do, it can be a crooked number real quick.” Dickey walked five, hit a batter and struck out four. He left after allowing Mookie Betts’ ground rule double with two out in the seventh, only the second Red Sox hit. Boston tied its longest losing streak of the season with its third consecutive defeat. The Red Sox have lost six of their last nine games. David Price (7-2), who helped pitch Toronto into the playoffs last season and then signed with Boston, allowed two earned runs on six hits, four walks and a hit batter, striking out five in seven innings. He stayed in the game after being hit by Jose Bautista’s line drive in the third. “Scary,” said Price. “It didn’t hurt me; it didn’t affect me. It’s just more scary than anything else.” Please see JAYS on Page B2
Kings volleyball team, rodeo pioneers among inductees BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF Winning one title can be hard enough, but to win eight-straight championships is an almost insurmountable precedent. Keith Hansen was the coach for seven of the eight Red Deer College Kings national volleyball titles from 1999 to 2007. On Friday, the Kings volleyball team and several other sports figures were inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. “There’s no possible way it was just one person,” he said. “Nothing like that would happen if you didn’t have
ALBERTA SPORTS HALL OF FAME a full group pulling in the same direction. “Some of these guys didn’t play together, but they all still know each other. For all of us to go in as a group is exactly how we would want to have it.” The Kings weren’t the only Central Alberta group recognized as Tom, Vernon and Brian Butterfield won the Rodeo Pioneer award for their work in rodeo including the Ponoka Stampede. They were joined by fellow-Ponokan Marilyn Chidlow, an almost 40-year volunteer with Skate Canada.
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Tom’s induction was posthumous, but his son Blake was there with his uncles Brian and Vernon to be part of the ceremony. He continues his family’s legacy as part of the Ponoka Stampede Association. “Ponoka is one of the five biggest rodeos in North America and my dad and his brothers were key in building it,” said Blake. “It’s a pride thing, you want to keep it getting bigger and better all the time.” The Butterfields were known for steer wrestling and Brian’s career as a
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bareback rider. Chidlow became vice president of Skate Canada in 1992 and then president from 2000 to 2006. After the 2002 Olympics that saw a controversy around the silver medal awarded to Canadians Jamie Sale and David Pelletier, she helped drive the change in judging system that is used today. “I started out as a badge lady in a club giving these little 25 cent badges to kids who were so happy to get them,” said Chidlow. “That’s what it’s about.”
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Fancy hopes to make mark at camp BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF From the day he was drafted by the Red Deer Rebels, Byron Fancy has waited to hit the ice in front of the team’s staff. On Friday, he got that chance. Fancy is one of 27 players participating in the Rebels rookie camp that runs until Sunday. The 15-year-old goalie was the Rebels’ first choice in the 2016 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft. “I was really excited to be out there, I’ve been waiting quite a while for that,” said Fancy. “Ever since the draft I just wanted to get out on the ice.”
Sports BRIEFS Canadian canoeist Oldershaw named to Olympic team OTTAWA — Mark Oldershaw has been named to Canada’s canoe-kayak team for the 2016 Rio Olympics. Oldershaw will compete in the men’s C1 1,000-metre canoe race in Rio. He won a bronze medal in the event at the 2012 London Games. Oldershaw is the fifth Olympian in his family, and will be appearing in his third Games.
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OIL KINGS: Found redemption next year With both Falkenberg and Anderson sidelined, the Oil Kings lost the series. The next season, they found redemption with a 4-2 series win over the Oshawa Generals. The series was held that year at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. “That was a great thrill and honour,” said Falkenberg. “We had great teammates and a great team. “When you win, you’re bonded forever with your teammates and your coaches. The Memorial Cup is very hard to win, it’s one of the hardest trophies to win in all of hockey. We were lucky, we played in four Memorial Cups in a row and the Oil Kings qualified seven years in a row. Most junior teams don’t get that opportunity, you get one shot or maybe two.” It was the last season with the Oil Kings for Anderson, Falkenberg and Rochefort as they moved on to professional hockey. Anderson had the longest NHL career of the trio playing 251 games with the Detroit Red Wings, L.A. Kings, St. Louis Blues and Buffalo Sabres. While with the Sabres, he returned to Red Deer in the off-season to be the assistant professional at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club. Falkenberg found success in the WHA, playing 378 games with the Alberta/Edmonton Oilers and the San Diego Mariners. Falkenberg and Anderson played two seasons together in
He gets out on the ice regularly, but getting the chance to show what he could do for the Rebels was a whole new experience for the young player. The Claresholm native backstopped the Lethbridge Golden Hawks to an Alberta Minor BYRON FANCY Bantam Hockey League Title in the 2015-16 season. The team won a bronze medal at
the Western Canadian Championship. The Rebels traded down in the draft twice and drafted Fancy 24th overall. He finished the season with a 1.49 goals against average, a 0.908 save percentage and two shutouts in 18 regular season games. Rebels director of player personnel, Shaun Sutter said they watched Fancy improve over the season and perform well in the playoffs. The six-foot, 167 pounder started nine playoff games for the Golden Hawks and posted a 1.74 goals against average, a 0.921 save percentage and two shutouts. Fancy was one of the younger faces at the camp that featured players born in 1999, 2000 and 2001.
“I’m used to it, I’ve been practicing with older kids for quite a while now,” said Fancy. “The tempo and shots, I’m used to it now. “I wanted to calm my nerves down, you can get kind of nervous when you first get here. I wanted to calm down and do what I do.” After some drills and a scrimmage, the players closed the first day of camp with a shootout. Fancy said he enjoys the challenge they are for goalies. He spent some time in Red Deer before the rookie camp and managed to get to the Centrium for a couple of Memorial Cup games, including the Red Deer Rebels eliminating the Brandon Wheat Kings from the tournament. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com
The native of Burlington, Ont., secured the spot in the C1 1,000 in Rio with a win in the discipline at the Pan American Canoe Sprint Championships last month in Gainesville, Fla.
50 chance of returning if he skipped surgery and just did rehabilitation work. But if he did that and re-injured himself, the recovery time would be longer. “It just makes sense to be 100 per cent certain,” Pence said. “It’s also supposed to get you back quicker.” The surgery has not yet been scheduled. Pence said three doctors weighed in on the injury. The 33-year-old Pence was also told the surgery was fairly routine. He said it was a relief to know what was ahead of him. It’s the second right hamstring injury in two weeks for Pence. He topped the team with 36 RBIs and was second with seven home runs going into the series at St. Louis. Jarrett Parker started in right field and batted eighth against the Cardinals. Mac Williamson also could get starts in right.
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Giants OF Pence likely out 8 weeks with hamstring surgery ST. LOUIS — San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence will undergo surgery for a right hamstring injury and is likely to be out eight weeks. “The good news is there’s going to be a lot of season left to play when I come back,” Pence said Friday before the NL West leaders played the Cardinals. “So there’s a lot to look forward to. That is exciting.” Pence said he felt the hamstring pop running to first base trying to beat out an infield grounder on Wednesday. He was helped off the field. Pence said he was told he had a 50the WHA with the Oilers. Rochefort played one game in the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings before bouncing around the minor leagues, finishing with the Edmonton Monachs of the Prairie Hockey League in 1971-72. Anderson was happy to see the Memorial Cup being hosted in Alberta again. The last time it was held in the province was 1974 in Calgary. “I know Red Deer the club will put on a great show,” said Falkenberg. “It sounds like it will be a great celebration of hockey and the people of Central Alberta deserve it.” Growing up in Stettler, Falkenberg found himself in Red Deer a fair number of times playing hockey. As a pee wee, he would come to the Red Deer Arena for a tournament. “That was a big thrill for us to come over from Stettler,” said Falkenberg. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com
HALL OF FAME: Inductees from across province Inductees from across the province included curler Cheryl Bernard, hockey builder Shirley Cameron, curling builder Warren Hansen, fencer Sherraine Shalm and soccer builder Karl Weidle. Joe, Tom and John Forzani and Basil Bark received the achievement award and Graham Kelly received the Bell Memorial Award. Bernard won a silver medal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. The medal may be one memento she has from the event, but her rink all got matching
tattoos of the Olympic rings after they won the Canadian trials. “It was a longshot, we were probably ranked fourth out of the teams so I wasn’t too concerned,” said Bernard. “It had been our lead Cori’s (Morris) idea. The first thing she said after we won was ‘we all have to get tattoos.’” Standing on the podium, she felt it was the culmination of all the work she put in as a kid at the rink. “I never played sports for the trophies or the medals,” she said. “I played it for the relationships, the journeys and the lessons you learn. They’re more valuable than anything else.” Hansen had an impact as both an athlete and a builder. He developed training, coaching and officiating programs that enhanced the sport of curling. He was also partly responsible for the introduction of curling as an Olympic sport in 1988. Schalm was the first Canadian to win the overall World Cup Circuit of fencing and a medal at the World Championship. She has been to four Olympics and won numerous World Cup medals. Cameron helped found the Edmonton Chimos that won numerous provincial and national titles, including 16 Esso women’s hockey nationals, the national championship for senior women’s hockey. Involved with soccer in Edmonton since 1953, Weidle helped grow the Victoria Soccer Club from a small organization to one of the best facilities in Alberta. The Forzanis and Bark were teammates on the Calgary Stampeders with Joe, John and Basil on the 1971 Grey Cup championship team. The Forzanis all played football at Utah State. They went on to found a sporting goods business that had great success.
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Anna Nordqvist and Stacy Lewis know their way around the Donald Ross-designed Bay Course at Stockton Seaview. Nordqvist opened her ShopRite LPGA Classic title defense with a 7-under 64 on Friday for a share of the lead with Ai Miyazato and Paula Reto. Lewis, the tournament winner in 2012 and 2014, had a 66. Nordqvist bogeyed Nos. 11 and 12, the second and third holes of her round, then birdied nine of the last 12 holes. The Swede twice made four straight birdies — on Nos. 16-1 and 6-9. Japan’s Haru Nomura, a two-time winner this year, was a stroke back along with Casey Grice and Catriona Matthew. Kelly has written a football column for the Medicine Hat News since 1972, typically focusing on the Canadian Football League. He has published seven books about Canadian football and has covered 39 Grey Cups. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com
JAYS: Encarnacion hits two-run shot HOME RUNS Edwin Encarnacion hit a two-run shot off Price in the first inning, and Devon Travis added a two-run homer off Koji Uehara in the eighth. “That’s what happens whenever you’re behind in the count to hitters like that,” Price said. “It was a 2-0 fastball that wasn’t located. That’s what good hitters do: they put good swings on bad pitches.” DOUBLES Ortiz got his 500th double with Boston for the first hit off Dickey. Ortiz is now third in team history to Carl Yastrzemski (646) and Ted Williams (525). Ortiz added double No. 501 in the eighth after Bogaerts walked. Hanley Ramirez’s groundout scored one run to make it 5-2, but Boston got no closer. TRAINER’S ROOM Red Sox: OF Brock Holt will travel to Pittsburgh to see a concussion specialist when the team goes to San Francisco for next week’s series against the Giants. Holt was put on the concussion injury list on May 20. UP NEXT RHP Steven Wright (5-4) goes for Boston on Saturday against Toronto RHP Marcus Stroman (5-1).
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Sharks hope to turn tide against Penguins BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks can take at least one positive out of losing the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final in Pittsburgh. Despite being severely outplayed for almost the entire two games, the Sharks still managed to lose by only one goal with the game-winner coming in the final three minutes of Game 1 and in overtime in Game 2. If the Sharks can somehow neutralize Pittsburgh’s decided edge in speed and get back to playing the style of play that got them this far for the first time ever they might be able to get back into the series when it shifts to San Jose for Game 3 on Saturday night. “In the playoffs, things are magnified so much,” Sharks defenseman Paul Martin said Friday. “You lose a game and it’s a close game you think about a big opportunity that you let slide away. But when you go over the film and watch the games, it’s right there for us. We got better from Game 1. Game 2 was a lot better. We haven’t played our best hockey yet.” The odds facing the Sharks are daunting. Of the 49 teams that have taken a 2-0 lead since the final went to the best-of-seven format in 1939, 44 have won the Cup. Teams winning the first two games at home have won 33 of 36 series. But the Penguins know better than to start planning any parades. Two of those three teams to rally after losing the first two games on the road have done it in the past seven years, including Pittsburgh itself in 2009 against Detroit. Boston also overcame a 2-0 deficit to Vancouver in 2011. “We’ve talked about it,” said Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, who played on that 2009 team. “You expect a really desperate hockey team. They’re only focused on winning one game. All their energy and everything is toward just tomorrow night. We’ve all been in situations where you put all that energy and all that focus toward one game and you know they will be at their best.” Outside of a strong second period in the opener and a good push late in regulation in Game 2 when San Jose tied the game and nearly scored the goahead goal, the Penguins have been the better team. They have a 71-48 edge in shots on goal, considerably more dangerous scoring chances and have forced the Sharks defense into the kinds of mistakes they didn’t make the first three rounds. “They’ve done a good job keeping the puck in their zone, using their forecheck and making it tough on us,” defenseman Justin Braun said. “We’ve had a little trouble sustaining pressure. We’ve been one and out. They’ve had a couple of chances. That’s been a big difference.”
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Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) pokes the puck away from San Jose Sharks’ Joe Pavelski (8) during the third period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday in Pittsburgh. With Pittsburgh also doing a good job staying out of the penalty box, San Jose’s potent power play has had only three chances through two games and delivered one of the team’s three goals. The Sharks say those lack of chances have been more about their play then the calls by officials. “We’re not giving ourselves that opportunity,” center Logan Couture said. “We’re not playing with the puck enough. We’re not forcing them to play in their zone tired. That’s when penalties usually happen, at the end of long shifts. It’s up to us as players to force them to play in their zone.” The Sharks did generate more chances when coach Peter DeBoer shuffled his lines in the third period of Game 2, dropping Patrick Marleau from
second-line wing to third-line center and moving Joel Ward up to the second line. He switched them back for practice but did not say how he would utilize his lines in Game 3. Topline winger Tomas Hertl also missed practice on Friday for what DeBoer described as “maintenance” but he didn’t commit to Hertl playing Saturday. One change that will happen is the shift in venues. Pittsburgh last played out of the Eastern Time Zone on Jan. 18 in St. Louis and hasn’t been to the West Coast since Dec. 6 in Anaheim before Mike Sullivan took over as coach. The Sharks will have last change and a loud crowd behind them for the first Stanley Cup Final game ever in San Jose.
Couture, Sharks know faceoffs have little to do with 2-0 series hole BY THE CANADIAN PRESS SAN JOSE, Calif. — There are bigger reasons than Sidney Crosby’s faceoff tactics for the San Jose Sharks’ current predicament, and Logan Couture knows it. Couture made headlines after Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final when he called out Pittsburgh’s star captain for getting away with underhanded tactics in the faceoff circle. But Couture was looking inward for answers a day before the Sharks were set to host a Cup final game for the first time. “You want to start with the puck, but that’s not the main reason why we’ve lost Games 1 and 2,” the forward said after a Friday practice. Indeed, it’s been the Sharks inability to generate scoring chances that has them in a 2-0 hole heading into Saturday’s Game 3. The Sharks rolled over the St. Louis Blues in the
Western Conference final by scoring plenty, led up front by the reliable duo of Joe Thornton and Joe Pavelski. That same top-line combination is pointless through the first two games of the Stanley Cup final. Pavelski, second to only Alex Ovechkin in goals over the past three NHL seasons, registered only one shot in more than 22 minutes in Game 2 and two shots in a quiet Game 1. San Jose has scored just three goals in the series while being outshot 71-48. “You can’t pass up shots right now because we’re not getting as many as we would probably like,” Pavelski said. “But when we get them you’ve got to make them count and you’ve got to make them pay.” Setting up the club’s lone goal in a Game 2 overtime defeat, Couture said the Penguins were effectively swarming his club when they were on offence, crowding the Sharks and then winning races and battles to loose pucks.
He said the Penguins’ defencemen “on paper don’t look as good as some other teams” but were effective no less. “I think they’ve done a good job of taking away our time and space, particularly of our better players,” Sharks coach Pete DeBoer concurred hours after Wednesday’s 2-1 loss. San Jose’s top line, headlined by Thornton and Pavelski, has actually been effective in keeping the puck through two games, but not in creating scoring chances. The Sharks as a team have mustered 48 per cent of even-strength shot attempts through two games. “That’s them and us as well,” Couture said of not translating possession into scoring opportunities. “I think that’s them being physical and using their sticks well, being in good spots. And that’s us probably not moving our feet as well and not moving the puck quick enough. It’s a mixture of both.”
After year in Europe, Matthews focuses on career in NHL BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BUFFALO, N.Y. — His European hockey apprenticeship over, Auston Matthews is back on North American soil and turning his attention on beginning his NHL career. From Matthews’ home in Scottsdale, Arizona, to playing pro in Switzerland and last month’s world championships in Russia, the 18-year-old forward arrived in Buffalo this week to participate in the league’s annual pre-draft combine. It’s the final step for Matthews, who in three weeks will be back for the NHL draft in Buffalo, where he is projected to be selected first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs. “A lot of adventures, but it’s nice to be back home,” Matthews said Friday, standing in front of a large crowd of reporters — many of them from Toronto. “Whatever happens, happens. It’s out of your control now. Our season’s over,” Matthews said about whether he’ll become the first American-born player drafted since 2007, when Chicago selected Buffalo-born forward Patrick Kane. “We have the testing tomorrow and that’s really the last time besides meetings that you can really make an impression on teams.” Matthews has made his mark despite making the unusual move of playing for Zurich last season. Finishing second in the league’s MVP voting, he led the Lions and finished 10th in the league with 24 goals, while adding 22 assists in 36 games. Despite a two-month layoff after Zurich was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in March, Matthews led the United States with six goals, while adding three assists at the world championships. “He lived up to expectations,” NHL Central Scouting director Dan Marr said about the 6-foot-2, 194-pound Matthews. “No one was going to say it would happen, that he would be one of the best players in the (Swiss) league, one of the top scorers in the league. That certainly wasn’t expected. It wouldn’t be of any 18 year old. But he went over there and had success.” Central Scouting ranks Finnish-born forwards Patrik Laine and Jesse Puljujarvi second and third. What separates Matthews is his play-making ability and speed, leading Marr to describe him as “the complete package.” Matthews’ performance at the world championships convinced Team North America general manager Peter Chiarelli to make him one of the final seven players chosen to the squad’s 23-player World Cup of Hockey roster last week. “We couldn’t ignore it,” Chiarelli said. “For me, he was the best if not one of the top two or three on that U.S. team.” Matthews’ decision to play overseas was prompt-
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United States’ Auston Matthews, left, fights for the puck with Germany’s Torsten Ankert during a Hockey World Championships Group B match in St.Petersburg, Russia. ed because he was too old to play for the U.S. Developmental team and too young — by two days — to be eligible for last year’s draft because of his Sept. 17 birthday. Rather than spend a season playing in college or at the Canadian junior level, Matthews and his agent Pat Brisson, decided it would be best to develop his game in Zurich. Another benefit was the Lions were headed by Marc Crawford, who coached the 1996-Stanley Cup-winning Colorado Avalanche. “We flew him and his parents over to explore and he was sold on it immediately,” Brisson said. “We wanted him in the right environment and felt the Swiss league was better than college or the CHL.” Matthews has no regrets of just missing out on being part of last year’s draft.
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Baseball Baltimore Boston Toronto New York Tampa Bay Kansas City Cleveland Chicago Detroit Minnesota Texas Seattle Houston Los Angeles Oakland
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct 31 22 .585 32 23 .582 30 26 .536 25 29 .463 23 30 .434 Central Division W L Pct 30 24 .556 29 24 .547 29 26 .527 26 28 .481 16 38 .296 West Division W L Pct 32 22 .593 31 23 .574 26 30 .464 25 29 .463 25 30 .455
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Friday’s Games Baltimore 6, N.Y. Yankees 5 L.A. Angels 9, Pittsburgh 2 Detroit 10, Chicago White Sox 3 Cleveland 6, Kansas City 1 Toronto 5, Boston 2 Texas 7, Seattle 3 Houston 12, Oakland 2 Tampa Bay 4, Minnesota 2 Today’s Games L.A. Angels (Tropeano 3-2) at Pittsburgh (Locke 4-3), 2:05 p.m. Toronto (Stroman 5-1) at Boston (Wright 5-4), 2:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Sale 9-1) at Detroit (Pelfrey 0-5), 2:10 p.m.
Local Sports Oakland (Hill 8-3) at Houston (McHugh 5-4), 2:10 p.m. Tampa Bay (Andriese 3-0) at Minnesota (Santana 1-4), 2:10 p.m. Kansas City (Kennedy 4-3) at Cleveland (Tomlin 7-1), 5:15 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Nova 3-3) at Baltimore (Wilson 2-4), 5:15 p.m. Seattle (Karns 5-1) at Texas (Perez 3-4), 7:05 p.m. Sunday’s Games Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 11:10 a.m. Kansas City at Cleveland, 11:10 a.m. L.A. Angels at Pittsburgh, 11:35 a.m. N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, 11:35 a.m. Toronto at Boston, 11:35 a.m. Oakland at Houston, 12:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 12:10 p.m. Seattle at Texas, 1:05 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct Washington 33 22 .600 New York 30 23 .566 Miami 29 26 .527 Philadelphia 27 28 .491 Atlanta 16 37 .302 Central Division W L Pct Chicago 38 15 .717 Pittsburgh 29 25 .537 St. Louis 28 27 .509 Milwaukee 25 30 .455 Cincinnati 20 35 .364 West Division W L Pct San Francisco 35 22 .614 Los Angeles 28 27 .509 Colorado 24 29 .453
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Friday’s Games Chicago Cubs 6, Arizona 0 L.A. Angels 9, Pittsburgh 2 Philadelphia 6, Milwaukee 3 Cincinnati 7, Washington 2 N.Y. Mets 6, Miami 2 San Francisco 5, St. Louis 1 Atlanta at L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m. Colorado at San Diego, 8:40 p.m. Today’s Games Arizona (Escobar 0-1) at Chicago Cubs (Hammel 6-1), 12:20 p.m. Milwaukee (Guerra 3-1) at Philadelphia (Hellickson 4-3), 1:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Tropeano 3-2) at Pittsburgh (Locke 4-3), 2:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Colon 4-3) at Miami (Nicolino 2-3), 2:10 p.m. Washington (Strasburg 9-0) at Cincinnati (Straily 3-2), 2:10 p.m. San Francisco (Samardzija 7-3) at St. Louis (Wacha 2-6), 5:15 p.m. Atlanta (Foltynewicz 2-2) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 7-1), 8:10 p.m. Colorado (Bettis 4-4) at San Diego (Cashner 2-5), 8:10 p.m. Sunday’s Games N.Y. Mets at Miami, 11:10 a.m. Washington at Cincinnati, 11:10 a.m. L.A. Angels at Pittsburgh, 11:35 a.m. Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 11:35 a.m. Arizona at Chicago Cubs, 12:20 p.m. Atlanta at L.A. Dodgers, 2:10 p.m. San Francisco at St. Louis, 6:05 p.m. Colorado at San Diego, 7:10 p.m.
Transactions BASEBALL National League NEW YORK METS — Placed 3B David Wright on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 30. Recalled INF Matt Reynolds from Las Vegas (PCL). WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Recalled INF Trea Turner from Syracuse (IL). Placed 1B Ryan Zimmerman on the paternity list. American Association FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS — Released RHP Tyler Harris. JOPLIN BLASTERS — Signed LHP Ryan Calby and RHP Jason Negrete. Released LHP Axel Johnson. LAREDO LEMURS — Released RHP Alejandro Arteaga. SIOUX FALLS CANARIES — Signed LHP Matt Bywater. Traded RHP Chase M. Johnson to Wichita for cash.
ST. PAUL SAINTS — Announced RHP Jeff Shields signed with Saltillo (Mexican). Atlantic League LONG ISLAND DUCKS — Reinstated LHP Jack Snodgrass and RHP Mark Blackmar to the active list. Placed RHP Bobby Blevins and LHP Darin Downs on the inactive list. Can-Am League ROCKLAND BOULDERS — Signed INF Michael Fransoso. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association SACRAMENTO KINGS — Naming Elston Turner, Duane Ticknor, Bryan Gates, Corliss Williamson, Nancy Lieberman and Jason March assistant coaches. FOOTBALL National Football League CHICAGO BEARS — Signed OL Nate Chandler.
TENNESSEE TITANS — Placed OT Byron Bell on injured reserve. Agreed to terms with WR Reece Hornon. Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed DB CJ Roberts. COLLEGE GUILFORD — Announced the resignation of men’s associate head basketball coach Caleb Kimbrough. HAMPDEN-SYDNEY — Named Jason Rostan lacrosse coach. HOFSTRA — Named Lamar Barrett men’s assistant basketball coach. LIVINGSTONE — Announced the resignation of women’s basketball coach Anita Howard. NEBRASKA — Named Ali Farokhmanesh men’s basketball director of player relations and development.
SHOPRITE CLASSIC At Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club (Bay Course) Galloway, N.J. Purse: $1.5 million Yardage: 6,179; Par 71 (37-34) First Round a-denotes amateur Ai Miyazato 32-32—64 Paula Reto 33-31—64 Anna Nordqvist 31-33—64 Haru Nomura 34-31—65 Catriona Matthew 32-33—65 Casey Grice 35-30—65 Christel Boeljon 34-32—66 Katherine Kirk 34-32—66 Stephanie L Meadow 33-33—66 Amelia Lewis 36-30—66 Beatriz Recari 33-33—66 Jodi Ewart Shadoff 35-31—66 Stacy Lewis 35-31—66 Maude-Aimee Leblanc33-33—66 Na Yeon Choi 37-30—67 Lindy Duncan 34-33—67 Danielle Kang 35-32—67 Karrie Webb 34-33—67 Annie Park 35-32—67 Jing Yan 32-35—67 Xi Yu Lin 36-31—67 Sakura Yokomine 35-32—67 Lizette Salas 34-33—67 Kris Tamulis 34-33—67 Marissa L Steen 35-32—67 Ssu-Chia Cheng 35-33—68 Jaclyn Jansen 37-31—68 Daniela Iacobelli 37-31—68 Karine Icher 35-33—68 Jacqui Concolino 36-32—68 Sarah Jane Smith 36-32—68 Ayako Uehara 36-32—68 Samantha Richdale 38-30—68 Kim Kaufman 34-34—68 Gaby Lopez 35-33—68 Laura Davies 35-33—68 Gerina Piller 36-32—68 Brianna Do 38-31—69 Michelle McGann 36-33—69 Holly Clyburn 36-33—69 Christina Kim 36-33—69 Brittany Lang 34-35—69 In-Kyung Kim 34-35—69 Benyapa Niphatsophon35-34—69 Natalie Gulbis 37-32—69 Giulia Molinaro 37-32—69 Jennifer Song 37-32—69 Mariajo Uribe 35-34—69 Lisa Ferrero 35-34—69 Wei-Ling Hsu 36-33—69 Stephanie Kono 36-33—69 Caroline Hedwall 37-32—69 Alena Sharp 38-31—69 Pernilla Lindberg 38-31—69 Angela Stanford 34-35—69 Juli Inkster 36-33—69 Brooke M. Henderson34-35—69 Maria McBride 35-34—69 Celine Herbin 35-35—70 Lee Lopez 36-34—70 Pannarat Thanapolboonyaras35-35—70 Austin Ernst 35-35—70 Chella Choi 37-33—70 Mi Hyang Lee 36-34—70 Kelly Tan 35-35—70 Kelly W Shon 35-35—70 Sherman Santiwiwatthanaphong35-35—70 Ji Young Oh 38-32—70 Jenny Shin 37-33—70 Hee Young Park 35-35—70 Mo Martin 38-32—70 Mika Miyazato 35-35—70 Dewi Claire Schreefel 38-32—70 Giulia Sergas 34-36—70 Jennifer Johnson 36-34—70 Bertine Strauss 35-35—70 Cyna Marie Rodriguez40-31—71
Ashleigh Simon 37-34—71 Alison Walshe 36-35—71 Ilhee Lee 36-35—71 Simin Feng 37-34—71 Laetitia Beck 39-32—71 Mina Harigae 38-33—71 Heather Bowie Young38-33—71 Anne Catherine Tanguay39-32—71 Sarah Kemp 38-33—71 Mindy Kim 37-34—71 Hannah Collier 36-35—71 Prima Thammaraks 37-34—71
Golf MEMORIAL At Muirfield Village Golf Club Dublin, Ohio Purse: $8.5 million Yardage: 7,392; Par 72 Second Round Brendan Steele 65-67—132 Matt Kuchar 66-66—132 Emiliano Grillo 67-66—133 Gary Woodland 68-65—133 Harold Varner III 68-67—135 Jon Curran 68-67—135 Kevin Streelman 67-68—135 Dustin Johnson 64-71—135 Scott Brown 69-67—136 Adam Hadwin 70-66—136 Zac Blair 69-67—136 Charl Schwartzel 68-69—137 Geoff Ogilvy 68-69—137 Phil Mickelson 68-69—137 Jason Day 66-71—137 Lucas Glover 70-67—137 Hudson Swafford 66-71—137 K.J. Choi 68-69—137 Keegan Bradley 68-69—137 Rory McIlroy 71-66—137 Ryan Moore 70-67—137 Brian Harman 68-70—138 Kyle Reifers 71-67—138 Ryan Ruffels 67-71—138 John Huh 69-69—138 Jason Bohn 67-71—138 Smylie Kaufman 71-67—138 Russell Henley 68-70—138 Jordan Spieth 70-68—138 Jason Dufner 68-70—138 William McGirt 70-68—138 Matt Jones 71-68—139 J.B. Holmes 71-68—139 Webb Simpson 69-70—139 Jim Furyk 69-70—139 David Hearn 66-73—139 Daniel Summerhays 72-67—139 Tony Finau 70-69—139 Patrick Reed 68-71—139 John Senden 69-70—139 Jason Gore 72-67—139 Bryson DeChambeau72-67—139 Si Woo Kim 71-69—140 Patton Kizzire 73-67—140 Luke Donald 67-73—140 Freddie Jacobson 72-68—140 Marc Leishman 69-71—140 George Coetzee 71-69—140 Jonas Blixt 71-69—140 Soren Kjeldsen 71-69—140 Ben Martin 69-71—140 Roberto Castro 70-70—140 Jamie Lovemark 69-72—141 Danny Lee 66-75—141 Brian Stuard 69-72—141 Camilo Villegas 69-72—141 David Lingmerth 68-73—141 Kevin Chappell 71-70—141 Byeong Hun An 71-70—141 Robert Streb 68-73—141 Scott Piercy 70-71—141 Charles Howell III 72-70—142 Bud Cauley 69-73—142 Russell Knox 73-69—142 Hiroshi Iwata 75-67—142 George McNeill 71-71—142 Daniel Berger 69-73—142 Kevin Na 71-71—142 Anirban Lahiri 70-72—142 Rafa Cabrera Bello 69-73—142 Alex Cejka 70-72—142 Bubba Watson 72-70—142 Rod Pampling 72-70—142 Ken Duke 72-70—142 Spencer Levin 73-69—142
CORALES PUNTACANA RESORT AND CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP At Corales Golf Club Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Purse: $625,000 Yardage: 7,668; Par 72 Partial Second Round Josh Teater 66-65—131 Joel Dahmen 67-64—131 Dominic Bozzelli 69-63—132 Kyle Jones 69-64—133 Jeff Gove 68-66—134 Steve Allan 69-65—134 Justin Hueber 66-68—134 Bryden Macpherson 67-68—135 Oscar Fraustro 69-66—135 Seamus Power 66-69—135 Zack Sucher 67-68—135 Bryan Bigley 68-67—135 Jesse Speirs 66-69—135 Zack Fischer 67-69—136 Mark Anderson 67-69—136 Sebastian Vazquez 71-65—136 B.J. Staten 71-66—137 Anthony Broussard 69-68—137 Cheng Tsung Pan 69-68—137 Santiago Rivas 68-69—137 Rafael Echenique 67-70—137 Tyler Duncan 70-68—138 Ryan Blaum 68-70—138 Kyoung-Hoon Lee 68-70—138 Julian Etulain 68-70—138 Eric Axley 71-67—138 James Driscoll 68-70—138 Mackenzie Hughes 68-70—138 Ryan Yip 71-67—138 JT Poston 70-68—138 J.J. Spaun 71-68—139 Ted Potter, Jr. 67-72—139 Alex Prugh 70-69—139 Erik Barnes 71-68—139 Rafael Campos 68-71—139 Roger Sloan 70-69—139 Kent Bulle 69-70—139 Steven Fox 66-73—139 Matt Davidson 69-71—140 Charlie Wi 72-68—140 Michael Arnaud 70-70—140 Ryan Armour 70-70—140 Andy Winings 71-69—140 Joe Affrunti 67-73—140 Chase Marinell 71-69—140 Curtis Thompson 73-67—140 Jhared Hack 72-68—140 Russell Surber 72-68—140 Tag Ridings 71-70—141 Adam Long 71-70—141 Ian Davis 75-66—141 Xander Schauffele 69-72—141 Scott Gardiner 72-70—142 Ben Silverman 73-69—142 Keith Mitchell 69-73—142 Alvaro Tote J. Arizabaleta71-71—142 Todd Baek 72-71—143 Andrew Yun 72-71—143 Peter Tomasulo 71-72—143 Steven Alker 71-72—143 Steve LeBrun 72-71—143 Ben Kohles 74-69—143 Brady Schnell 74-70—144 Brandon Hagy 75-69—144 Diego Velasquez 74-70—144
Muhammad Ali fighting respiratory issues complicated by Parkinson’s respiratory issue. Spokesman Bob Gunnell said Ali was in fair condition, and a brief hosMuhammad Ali is hospital- pital stay was expected. ized in the Phoenix area with Gunnell said in an email what two people familiar with Friday that there was no uphis condition say may be more date on Ali’s condition. serious problems than his preAli’s longtime Parkinson’s vious hospital stays. doctor declined comment The 74-year-old when reached by boxing great is the AP Thursday fighting respiratonight. ry issues that are “I can’t realcomplicated by the ly say much more Parkinson’s that he than what’s in the was diagnosed with papers,” said Dr. in the 1980s, the Abraham Lieberpeople told The man of the Barrow Associated Press Neurological Instion Thursday. tute in Phoenix. The two spoke Ali has been separately in dehospitalized severscribing Ali’s conal times in recent dition that they say MUHAMMAD ALI years, most recently is concerning to in early 2015 when family members. he was treated for a They declined to severe urinary tract be identified because they infection initially diagnosed were not speaking on behalf of as pneumonia. the family. Ali has looked increasingA spokesman for Ali said in ly frail in public appearanca statement earlier Thursday es, including April 9 when that the former heavyweight he wore sunglasses and was champion is being treated at hunched over at the annual an unidentified hospital for a Celebrity Fight Night dinner BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
in Phoenix, which raises funds for treatment of Parkinson’s. His last formal public appearance before that was in October when he appeared at the Sports Illustrated Tribute to Muhammad Ali at The Muhammad Ali Center in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, along with former opponents George Foreman and Larry Holmes. Ali has suffered from Parkinson’s for three decades, most famously trembling badly while lighting the Olympic torch in 1996 in Atlanta. Despite the disease he kept up a busy appearance schedule until recently, though he has not spoken in public for years. Doctors say the Parkinson’s likely was caused by the thousands of punches Ali took during a career in which he traveled the world for big fights. An iconic figure who at one point was perhaps the most recognized person in the world, Ali has lived quietly in the Phoenix area with his fourth wife, Lonnie, whom he married in 1986.
Today
● Rugby: Irish women’s team vs. Red Deer Titans, 1:30 p.m., Titan’s rugby field ● Bantam Baseball: South Jasper Place Jays vs. Red Deer Braves, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., Great Chief Park
Sunday
● Bantam Baseball: South Jasper Place Jays vs. Red Deer Braves, 11 a.m., Great Chief Park ● Midget Baseball: Calgary Rockies vs. Red Deer Braves, 1 p.m., Great Chief Park ● Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League: Senior ladies Sherwood Park Titans vs. Red Deer Rage, 2:30 p.m. and Junior B Sherwood Park Titans vs. Red Deer Rampage, 5 p.m., Kinex
Hockey Fourth Round STANLEY CUP FINAL Pittsburgh (E2) vs. San Jose (W6) (Pittsburgh leads series 2-0) Wednesday’s result Pittsburgh 2 San Jose 1 (OT) Monday’s result Pittsburgh 3 San Jose 2 Saturday’s game Pittsburgh at San Jose, 6 p.m. Monday, June 6 Pittsburgh at San Jose, 6 p.m. Thursday, June 9 San Jose at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. Sunday, June 12 Pittsburgh at San Jose, 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 San Jose at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. NHL PLAYOFF SCORING LEADERS G A 8 18 13 9 6 16 11 8 10 9 3 15 7 10
Logan Couture, SJ Joe Pavelski, SJ Brent Burns, SJ Nikita Kucherov, TB Phil Kessel, Pgh Joe Thornton, SJ Tyler Johnson, TB
Pts 26 22 22 19 19 18 17
Sidney Crosby, Pgh Nick Bonino, Pgh Vladimir Tarasenko, StL Jamie Benn, Dal Robby Fabbri, StL Evgeni Malkin, Pgh David Backes, StL Carl Hagelin, Pgh Jonathan Drouin, TB Jaden Schwartz, StL Victor Hedman, TB Troy Brouwer, StL Patrick Marleau, SJ Alex Killorn, TB Colin Wilson, Nash Jason Spezza, Dal Paul Stastny, StL Joel Ward, SJ Alex Ovechkin, Wash John Carlson, Wash Patric Hornqvist, Pgh Tomas Hertl, SJ John Tavares, NYI Chris Kunitz, Pgh Kevin Shattenkirk, StL Kris Letang, Pgh Nicklas Backstrom, Wash Marc-Edouard Vlasic, SJ
6 4 9 5 4 4 7 5 5 4 4 8 5 5 5 5 3 6 5 5 7 6 6 4 2 2 2 1
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Basketball 2016 NBA Playoffs Fourth Round THE FINALS (Best-of-7) Golden State (W1) vs. Cleveland (E1) (Golden State leads series 1-0) Thursday’s result Golden State 104 Cleveland 89 Sunday’s game Cleveland at Golden State, 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 8 Golden State at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Friday, June 10 Golden State at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Monday, June 13 Cleveland at Golden State, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 16 Golden State at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Sunday, June 19 Cleveland at Golden State, 6 p.m. Thursday’s summary Cleveland 24 19 25 21— 89 Golden State 28 24 22 30 —104
CLEVELAND (89) James 9-21 3-4 23, T.Thompson 5-11 0-0 10, Love 7-17 1-1 17, Irving 7-22 11-12 26, Smith 1-3 0-0 3, Jefferson 1-3 1-1 3, J.Jones 0-0 0-0 0, Frye 0-1 2-2 2, Mozgov 0-0 0-0 0, Dellavedova 1-3 0-0 2, Williams 0-2 0-0 0, Shumpert 1-1 0-0 3, D.Jones 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 32-84 18-20 89. GOLDEN STATE (104) Barnes 6-10 1-1 13, Green 5-11 4-4 16, Bogut 5-7 0-0 10, Curry 4-15 0-0 11, K.Thompson 4-12 0-1 9, Iguodala 5-9 0-0 12, Ezeli 1-4 0-0 2, Speights 0-2 0-0 0, Varejao 0-1 0-0 0, Livingston 8-10 4-4 20, Barbosa 5-5 0-0 11, Rush 0-1 0-0 0, Clark 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 43-87 9-10 104. 3-Point Goals—Cleveland 7-21 (James 2-4, Love 2-5, Shumpert 1-1, Smith 1-3, Irving 1-4, Frye 0-1, Dellavedova 0-1, Williams 0-1, Jefferson 0-1), Golden State 9-27 (Curry 3-8, Iguodala 2-4, Green 2-6, Barbosa 1-1, K.Thompson 1-5, Speights 0-1, Barnes 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Cleveland 47 (Love 13), Golden State 41 (Green 11). Assists—Cleveland 17 (James 9), Golden State 29 (Green 7). Total Fouls—Cleveland 17, Golden State 16. Technicals—Golden State defensive three second.
Soccer Major League Soccer EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA Philadelphia 6 3 5 23 21 16 New York 6 7 1 19 24 20 Montreal 5 4 4 19 22 20 New York City FC 4 5 6 18 22 29 Toronto FC 4 5 4 16 14 15 D.C. United 4 6 4 16 14 16 Orlando City 3 3 7 16 23 21 New England 3 4 7 16 19 25 Columbus 3 5 5 14 18 21 Chicago 2 5 5 11 10 14 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA Colorado 8 2 4 28 17 10 FC Dallas 8 4 3 27 23 21 Real Salt Lake 7 4 2 23 23 21 Vancouver 6 6 3 21 23 25 Los Angeles 5 2 5 20 27 16 San Jose 5 4 5 20 16 16 Portland 5 6 4 19 23 25 Sporting KC 5 8 2 17 14 18 Seattle 5 7 1 16 13 15 Houston 3 7 3 12 19 21 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.
Wednesday’s Games Philadelphia 3, Columbus 2 Seattle 2, D.C. United 0 Portland 1, San Jose 0 Thursday, June 2 Real Salt Lake 3, New York City FC 2 Houston at FC Dallas, late Sporting Kansas City at Los Angeles, late Friday-June 17 No Games Scheduled. Saturday, June 18 Philadelphia at New York City, 11 a.m. New England at Vancouver, 5 p.m. Montreal at Columbus, 5:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Toronto, 5:30 p.m. San Jose at Orlando, 5:30 p.m. D.C. at Houston, 7 p.m. Chicago at Colorado, 7 p.m. Portland at Salt Lake, 8 p.m. Sunday, June 19 Dallas at Kansas City, 3 p.m. Seattle at New York, 5:30 p.m.
Football 2016 CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE (all times Eastern) PRE-SEASON WEEK ONE Wednesday, June 8 Montreal at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 11 Hamilton at Toronto, 4 p.m. B.C. at Saskatchewan, 9 p.m. Edmonton at Calgary, 9 p.m. Monday, June 13 Winnipeg at Ottawa, 7 p.m. WEEK TWO Friday, June 17 Toronto at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Ottawa at Hamilton, 7:30 p.m. Calgary at B.C., 10 p.m. Saturday, June 18 Saskatchewan at Edmonton, 4 p.m. REGULAR SEASON WEEK ONE Thursday, June 23 Hamilton at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 24 Montreal at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25 Ottawa at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Calgary at B.C., 10 p.m. WEEK TWO Thursday, June 30 Ottawa at Montreal, 7 p.m. Toronto at Saskatchewan, 10 p.m. Friday, July 1 B.C. at Hamilton, 7 p.m. Winnipeg at Calgary, 10 p.m. WEEK THREE Thursday, July 7 Winnipeg at Hamilton, 7 p.m. Toronto at B.C., 10 p.m. Friday, July 8 Calgary at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Saskatchewan at Edmonton, 10 p.m. WEEK FOUR Wednesday, July 13 Ottawa at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14 Edmonton at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 15 Hamilton at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16 B.C. at Saskatchewan, 7 p.m. WEEK FIVE Thursday, July 21 Calgary at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 22 Ottawa at Saskatchewan, 9 p.m. Saturday, July 23 Hamilton at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Monday, July 25 Montreal at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. WEEK SIX Thursday, July 28 Winnipeg at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Friday, July 29 Saskatchewan at Montreal, 7 p.m. B.C. at Calgary, 10 p.m. Sunday, July 31 Toronto at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. WEEK SEVEN Wednesday, Aug. 3 Hamilton at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4 B.C. at Montreal, 7 p.m. Saskatchewan at Calgary, 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 Edmonton at Ottawa, 7 p.m. WEEK EIGHT Thursday, Aug. 11 Montreal at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12 Winnipeg at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 Calgary at Saskatchewan, 7 p.m. Hamilton at B.C., 10 p.m.
WEEK NINE Friday, Aug. 19 Montreal at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Calgary at B.C., 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 Edmonton at Toronto, 4 p.m. Saskatchewan at Hamilton, 7 p.m. WEEK 10 Thursday, Aug. 25 B.C. at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 Winnipeg at Montreal, 7 p.m. Saskatchewan at Edmonton, 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 Hamilton at Calgary, 7 p.m. WEEK 11 Wednesday, Aug. 31 B.C. at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1 Ottawa at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4 Winnipeg at Saskatchewan, 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5 Edmonton at Calgary, 3 p.m. Toronto at Hamilton, 6:30 p.m. WEEK 12 Friday, Sept. 9 Montreal at B.C., 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Saskatchewan at Winnipeg, 4 p.m. Calgary at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 Hamilton at Toronto, 4:30 p.m. WEEK 13 Friday, Sept. 16 Montreal at Hamilton, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 Toronto at Winnipeg, 2 p.m. Ottawa at Calgary, 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18 Edmonton at Saskatchewan, 4:30 p.m. WEEK 14 Friday, Sept. 23 Toronto at Ottawa, 7 p.m. B.C. at Edmonton, 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Winnipeg at Calgary, 4 p.m. Hamilton at Saskatchewan, 9:30 p.m. WEEK 15 Friday, Sept. 30 Edmonton at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 Calgary at Hamilton, 4 p.m. Ottawa at B.C., 10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 Toronto at Montreal, 1 p.m. WEEK 16 Friday, Oct. 7 Saskatchewan at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 B.C. at Winnipeg, 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10 Edmonton at Montreal, 1 p.m. Calgary at Toronto, 4 p.m. WEEK 17 Friday, Oct. 14 Ottawa at Hamilton, 7 p.m. Winnipeg at B.C., 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 Saskatchewan at Toronto, 4 p.m. Montreal at Calgary, 7 p.m. WEEK 18 Friday, Oct. 21 Hamilton at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Toronto at Calgary, 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 Montreal at Saskatchewan, 4 p.m. Edmonton at B.C., 7 p.m. WEEK 19 Friday, Oct. 28 Edmonton at Hamilton, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 Ottawa at Winnipeg, 4 p.m. B.C. at Saskatchewan, 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 Calgary at Montreal, 1 p.m.
SPORTS
Saturday, June 4, 2016
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Kuchar, Steele tied at Memorial BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DUBLIN, Ohio — Two matches at home against Phil Mickelson made Brendan Steele feel inadequate. Two rounds at the Memorial gave him a share of the lead. Steele put in a little more work and it paid off over two days in soft conditions at Muirfield Village. He had a 5-under 67 on Friday and was tied for the lead with past Memorial champion Matt Kuchar (66) going into a wideopen weekend. Steele, whose only PGA Tour victory was in his rookie season five years ago, took the last two weeks off to attend a wedding, go fishing with his father and venture over to San Diego to play a few games with Mickelson at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe. “He just drummed around for a couple days, so I knew that I needed to really work hard on my game when I got here,” Steele said. The mathematical definition of getting drummed turned out to be 2 and 1 on the first day, 5 and 4 on the second day. “But the second day, he shot 10 under, I just felt like my game was very inferior to his,” Steele said. He made a quick fix with swing coach Rick Smith, had time for a few more tweaks, and he took that straight to the course for solid play over the last two days. And while there was nothing at stake, he has Mickelson by five shots at the moment. Mickelson gets credit for a tip. “I think it’s hard in an off week to find out where your game is at unless you play against some good competition,” Mickelson said. “It identified the area that he needed to work on. He called up Rick, he came out and worked on it, and now here’s the result. That was kind of the benefit.” As for the description of Mickelson “drumming” Steele? “I use a little more flamboyant term, but that’s fine. You can use that,” he said. Steele and Kuchar were at 12-under 132, the same score that led a year ago. The scoring was so good, however, that the cut was at 2-under 142, the lowest since Jack Nicklaus started this tournament in 1976. Jordan Spieth for a brief moment looked as though he might be on the wrong side of it when he opened with two bogeys in four holes. He made six birdies over his last 12 holes for a 68 to at least stay in range, six shots behind
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Brendan Steele hits out of the bunker on the seventh hole during the second round of the Memorial golf tournament, Friday in Dublin, Ohio. at the halfway point. “The more you think about the cut line, the easier it is to hang around the cut line,” Spieth said. “I looked up at the board when I was at even and I thought, ‘You know, I’m 12 back. That’s a lot. How can we do our best just to do a little dent in it and maybe make some magic happen after that?”’ Rory McIlroy was mildly disappointed with his 66, but only because he played the last seven holes in even par. “I thought it had the potential to be something quite special after 11 holes,” McIlroy said. “I don’t think you can ever be too disappointed with a 66, but at the same time, it had the potential to be a little bit better.” Jason Day was thrilled with a 71
because he lost his swing and figured it should have been something in the upper 70s. All of them are still in the chase, and they have plenty of company. Emiliano Grillo of Argentina, who won his first PGA Tour event as a member at the Frys.com Open, feasted on the fast greens for a 66 and was one shot behind with Gary Woodland, who has quietly gone about rounds of 68-65. That included a shot into 3 feet for eagle on the par-5 15th. Dustin Johnson, who opened with a 64, never caught the morning leaders. He had a pair of bogeys on the back nine that slowed him, and he took a double bogey on the par-4 sixth hole. It led to a 71, though he was only three shots behind.
Sports BRIEFS Gruden named head coach of Hamilton Bulldogs It’s one thing to pay your dues as a rookie coach. It’s quite another to go through the tumult that John Gruden endured in his first campaign on an OHL bench. The former coach of the embattled Flint Firebirds got a fresh start Fri-
Kuchar also got a tip from Mickelson — a tip of the cap, anyway — when he got up-and-down with a flop shot on his final hole at No. 9 for a share of the lead. Dating to his 68 in the final round of The Players Championship, Kuchar has shot in the 60s in 10 of his last 11 rounds. “I feel like I’ve put it all together,” Kuchar said. “The tough thing and the great thing about golf is there’s so many facets of the game, so many pieces, that need to come together for you to play well. It seems like some weeks the putter is hot but the driver’s not. If you get them all clicking, it’s great. And it feels like everything’s coming along on good form now.” day as he was named head coach of the Hamilton Bulldogs. He takes over a team that missed the playoffs after finishing last in the East Division with 58 points. “I love to coach, I like to work, I love being around the kids, I love being at the rink,” Gruden said from Hamilton. “It’s a passion of mine and I wanted to get right back after it. I’m just lucky and fortunate to be a part of this Bulldog family here and I’m looking forward to the challenge.” Gruden was recently front and centre for one of the strangest hockey seasons in recent memory. The Firebirds moved to Flint from Plymouth last year under new team owner Rolf Nilsen, with Gruden making his head coaching debut after four years as an assistant with the U.S. national team development program.
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Rivalries run deep in the dueling title bouts at UFC 199 BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Dominick Cruz belittled Urijah Faber’s height, criticized his looks and denigrated his fighting abilities. Cruz brought up everything from Napoleon Dynamite to a Tyrannosaurus rex’s arms to make fun of Faber, who called Cruz “skinny-fat” and threw in a reference to Wedding Crashers. A few minutes later in the UFC’s promotional parade, Michael Bisping profanely criticized Luke Rockhold’s decision to fight him, using anatomical allusions and references to longago sparring sessions. That prompted Rockhold to vow he’ll get a first-round knockout, using terms that were somehow even more profane. Professional fighting has many forms, and the four men in the two title fights at UFC 199 are proficient in all of them. UFC 199 is personal for both bantamweight champion Cruz (21-1) and middleweight champion Rockhold (152), who are both making their first UFC title defences against veteran opponents they have already beaten. They want to embarrass Faber (33-8) and Bisping (29-7) in the rematches Saturday night, likely setting up fight fans for some memorable moments at the Forum. “We’ve been wanting to punch each other in the face for a long time,” Faber said. Four California fighters are the headliners in the first UFC show at
the historic, renovated arena south of downtown Los Angeles. The card also includes top featherweights Max Holloway and Ricardo Lamas shortly after veteran middleweights Dan Henderson and Hector Lombard. But the double bill of title fights is the main attraction, and all four big names have done a spectacular job raising interest in these rematches. It doesn’t hurt that several strange bits of symmetry exist between the title fights. Cruz and Rockhold claimed their championships after long grinds to the top, and they’re not eager to give them away yet. They’ve both got ample motivation to beat Faber and Bisping, two durable 37-year-old veterans who have done just about everything in their UFC careers outside of winning title belts. Faber’s feud with Cruz dates back nearly a decade. As Faber tells it, Cruz signed his name over Faber’s face on a few promotional posters that were intended for charity giveaways, and the faux pas festered into a career-long rivalry. “He just had a smug, arrogant style right from the start, and I just didn’t like him,” Cruz said. “And he probably felt the same about me, and it just never really stopped from there.” Cruz lost to Faber in their first meeting in 2007 in the defunct WEC promotion, but he hasn’t lost a fight since, becoming the UFC’s first bantamweight champion.
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We are looking for a SUPPORT HOME PROVIDER to reside with a young lady, who is needing minimal support throughout the day within the home, and some activities in the community. The individual would move into the provider’s home and the provider would be compensated for this arrangement. Those that apply should live in Red Deer with no children. Roommate is able to work outside of the home as the individual requires minimal support. College students would also be considered. The individual is: • Young lady who is fun, energetic, great smile, and a fabulous sense of humor • Has an excellent relationship with her family • She likes to play cards, go for walks, hang out with friends, going for coffee, likes to journal at times • She is an excellent house cleaner, some assistance needed to prepare meals to support a healthy lifestyle • She sees herself as a helper • Needs support with Ɠnances • Requires a lot of emotional support (mental health diagnoses) • Does not like to be told what to do, change, or pressured to do something • Needs time to process information, keep things simple when giving her information—does well with time to adjust Your role would be to help her be successful in her home, support emotionally and encouragement to keep involved in the community. The successful applicant must be Ŵexible, be a good role model and mentor for others, experience with Mental Health, enthusiasm to teach, learn, and provide proactive supports through a variety of situations. Respite would be set up along with weekend care at her family’s home once a month. There may be times that the individual will need to be driven for an errand or event etc. As such, the Support Home Provider is required to have a clean drivers abstract and proof of automobile insurance. A clean criminal record check is also required. Remuneration and training will be provided. HOW TO APPLY: Please email your resume to Human Resources: Attention Amy Boulay (amyb@carsrd.org)
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Petro-Canada and other Suncor-supplied gas retailers have been running short of supply in Alberta and B.C., the result of production cuts following the massive forest fire around oilsands developments near Fort McMurray
Gas prices spike on Western supply shortages BY IAN BICKIS THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Suncor’s Petro-Canada stations across Western Canada are running short on fuel because of a refinery outage in Edmonton and the Fort McMurray wildfires. Suncor spokeswoman Sneh Seetal said the cumulative effects of lower crude production because of the fires and the Edmonton outage mean the company has been producing less diesel and especially less gasoline for its retail operations. “Given the prolonged duration of the fires and its impact on the supply for our refinery, as well as ongoing planned seasonal maintenance in the industry, our product inventories are greatly reduced,” Seetal said. The company is reporting temporary shortages at Petro-Canada stations in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and in the British Columbia Interior. To help fill the gap, Suncor is
bringing in more gasoline and diesel by truck and rail from its own network as well as from third parties. Seetal added that Suncor is prioritizing supplies to go to stations in areas it has deemed as critical were there are few or no other refuelling options. The company has also designated the town of Fort McMurray as critical. The gasoline shortage comes as prices have spiked 10 cents a litre in recent days across the Prairies, says Gasbuddy.com petroleum analyst Dan McTeague. The price increase is more related to two major refineries in the U.S. Midwest also being knocked out and record demand down south, but the Suncor outage isn’t helping, McTeague said. “This is really bad timing,” he said. “There’s three not so positive stories for motorists right now.” He said that while the Petro-Canada shortages might not have caused a spike in prices yet, it isn’t helping. “It won’t help bring them down.
If you have a shortage in the system it’ll keep prices up artificially,” said McTeague. Michael Ervin, senior vice-president at energy consultancy the Kent Group Ltd., says the Edmonton outage has already led to a five cent differential in wholesale Western Canadian gas prices compared with Ontario. “That, I think, is reasonably attributable to a tightness in the Edmonton market now,” said Ervin. But he said Suncor’s 142,000 barrel-a-day refinery is only expected to be out for another week so the wider impact should be limited. “The anticipated date for it to be back online is a matter of a few days,” said Ervin. “Given that I don’t think there’s going to be a wider ripple effect here.” Seetal said it was difficult to say when supplies would return to normal but that Suncor is working to restore the refinery and restart its oilsands operations to provide more crude oil input to its system.
Tourism Red Deer handed out the annual Red Deer Experience Awards on Wednesday night at Fratters Speakeasy in Red Deer. The awards are planned to coincide with National Tourism Week celebrated across Canada in early June. The awards program provides an opportunity for consumers as well as businesses to share a photo, video or story demonstrating outstanding service or a great tourism experience they have encountered in Red Deer and Red Deer County. Nominations are received online throughout the year. The nominations are then reviewed by a panel of judges who select the finalists and ultimate winner in each of eight categories. Three winners are selected honoring individual service and achievement as well as five businesses that have demonstrated excellence in service and overall tourism experience. The winners this year were: Outstanding individuals – accommodations — Pat Litowski, Sandman Hotel Outstanding individuals tourism services — Stephanie Willmer, AMA Travel Outstanding individuals dining / food — Ming Lui, Fusion Cafe Outstanding business accommodations — Best Western PLUS Red Deer Inn & Suites Outstanding business tourism services — Red Deer Shooting Centre Outstanding business events/attractions — Alberta Superrun Association (Rock N Red Deer) Outstanding business dining / food — West Lake Grill (Heritage Ranch) Outstanding performance – social media — Bower Ponds Recreation Other Tourism Red Deer programs during the week include industry training through the Red Deer Experience Expert Program with front line staff earning a Red Deer Expert pin and certificate that acknowledged this experience designation. During the training, participants are able to gain firsthand knowledge about local history, landmarks and become ambassadors of local attractions and services earned by visiting our industry partners through an escorted tour of the city and county.
Fall will be decision time on energy decisions for Canada POSSIBLE GO-AHEAD FOR PIPELINES, LONG-TERM POLICY ON ENERGY AWAIT BY BRUCE CHEADLE THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr says he anticipates the federal cabinet will make a decision on the proposed Pacific NorthWest LNG export terminal in Prince Rupert, B.C., by the end of September. The $36-billion project by Malaysian state-owned Petronas is considered a linchpin of B.C. Premier Christy Clark’s plan for a provincial liquefied natural gas industry, but has raised the ire of environmental opponents. Carr, speaking to reporters from a clean energy technology conference in San Francisco, said the Liberal government’s decision will “likely to be some time after the 15th of September.” The Trudeau government has promised a decision roughly 90 days after the project submits its final application to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. “I’m making an assumption about when Petronas will put its final papers in to CEAA. I expect those papers soon,” Carr told reporters late Thursday. “I expect a decision before the end of September — unless for reasons I don’t know about today, there is significant delay in the filing of the final application to the regulator.” Pacific NorthWest LNG did not respond to inquiries about the minister’s timeline. The timing sets up a crucial autumn of decision-making for Canada’s longterm energy and climate policy. Sometime in October or November, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is supposed to meet the provincial premiers to finalize a pan-Canadian plan for meeting the country’s international climate change commitments. On Nov. 1, a three-person federal
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Jan. 27 — Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr and Environment Minister Catherine McKenna announce a new, interim policy for major resource project approvals that includes assessing upstream GHG emissions and wider consultations with indigenous peoples. March 3 — First ministers agree in Vancouver to set up four working groups on climate policy that will report back by September on policy options for a pan-Canadian climate plan. May 17 — Carr names a three-person panel to consult with communities along Kinder Morgan’s proposed expansion route for its Trans Mountain heavy oil pipeline from Alberta to the Westridge marine terminal in Burnaby, B.C.
May 19 — The National Energy Board approves, with 157 conditions, the proposal to expand the Trans Mountain pipeline to 890,000 barrels per day capacity. Early June — Pacific NorthWest LNG owned by Malaysian company Petronas expected to submit final application for a Prince Rupert export terminal to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. Sept. 15-30 — Carr anticipates cabinet making a decision on the Pacific NorthWest LNG export terminal application. Oct. 1 — Federal, provincial and territorial ministers are to have reviewed the climate policy working group reports and provided policy recommendations to their respective premiers in preparation for another first ministers meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, date to be determined, at which Canada will announce its plan for meeting its 2030 Paris climate commitments. Nov. 1 — Deadline for a final report from the three-member panel doing consultations on the Trans Mountain expansion. Dec. 19 — Deadline for cabinet to make a decision on Trans Mountain.
panel is to submit its report on Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline expansion proposal, which has already received conditional approval from the National Energy Board. Carr says cabinet will announce the fate of that hotly contested oil pipeline from Alberta to tidewater in Burnaby, B.C., “no later than Dec. 19.” The panel consultations are supposed to be complementary to the NEB deliberations, said Carr. They will go into the mix with a new examination of upstream greenhouse gas emissions associated with the pipeline expansion. The minister has consistently declined to say how those various reports will be weighted for the final call. “The cabinet will ultimately decide what, in it’s view, is in the national interest,” he said. The government is under intense scrutiny on the energy file and its flip side, climate change policy. A group of unemployed resource workers from Fort Nelson and Fort Saint John, B.C., arrived by bus in Ottawa this week carrying a 30,000-name petition calling for approval of the Petronas LNG project.
The B.C. premier was recently in the capital, where Clark met Trudeau while confirming to The Canadian Press that three-way negotiations on energy resource issues are taking place among her government, Alberta and the federal government. Amid the pro-development push, the climate-conscious Liberals also face an equally determined environmental constituency. Next week, Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and three First Nations chiefs will be on Parliament Hill lobbying against Trans Mountain. This week, a government-funded study reported that if Ottawa approves only one large LNG terminal in B.C. and if Alberta sticks to its plan of capping provincial emissions at 100 megatonnes a year, emissions from the rest of the economy will have to shrink by 47 per cent to meet Canada’s greenhouse gas commitments under the Paris climate accord. “Short of an economic collapse, it is difficult to see how Canada can realistically meet its Paris commitments in the 14 years remaining without rethinking its plans for oil and gas development,” lead author David Hughes
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said in a release The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives published the study along with the Parkland Institute and the Corporate Mapping Project. And an internal federal government draft discussion paper warns decision-makers against betting on fossil fuels. The 32-page paper from Policy Horizons Canada — a “strategic foresight organization” within the federal public service — was recently obtained by the CBC and Greenpeace Canada through an access-to-information request. The government’s own soothsayers repeatedly assert that the energy future of 2030 is in electrification. “(This) plausible future would seem to recommend against long-term investments in oil and gas production, refinement and distribution infrastructure as these could be at high risk of becoming economically unviable as prices in renewable electricity further decline,” concludes the study.
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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 118.97 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 44.41 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.78 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.40 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.84 Cdn. National Railway . . 77.59 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 171.75 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 37.48 Capital Power Corp . . . . 19.67 Cervus Equipment Corp 11.65 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 53.16 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 53.13 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 21.76 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.12 General Motors Co. . . . . 29.60 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 23.29 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.63 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 53.09 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 33.37 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 41.62 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . . 6.62 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 55.58 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 144.03 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.65 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 15.50
Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 72.37 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 29.40 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.99 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.87 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 23.07 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 24.81 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 15.17 First Quantum Minerals . . 9.15 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 23.65 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 5.39 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 6.45 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.37 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 21.71 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . 0.750 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 13.85 Energy Arc Resources . . . . . . . . 21.93 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 22.79 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 46.24 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.34 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 25.33 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 38.15 Canyon Services Group. . 5.27 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 19.76 CWC Well Services . . . 0.1600 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 10.44
Essential Energy. . . . . . . 0.580 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 88.37 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 42.85 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.05 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 15.59 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 41.46 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 2.38 Penn West Energy . . . . . 0.940 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 6.23 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 35.60 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 1.710 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 2.59 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 43.67 Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1800 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 82.87 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 65.47 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102.36 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 25.71 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 34.97 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 37.77 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 90.60 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 19.04 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 44.83 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.210 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 79.26 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 44.44 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57.25
Feds to revisit ‘30-per-cent rule’ on pension investments BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The federal government will examine whether to scrap a rule that restricts the percentage of voting shares federally regulated pension plans are permitted to hold in a company. The Finance Department will launch public consultations to explore a rule that prevents pension plans from holding more than 30 per cent of the voting shares of a firm. The process will explore whether to keep the so-called 30-per-cent rule, relax it or eliminate it altogether. The department says the 30-yearold rule was intended to keep pension plans in a more passive role by restricting them from acquiring con-
trolling stakes in companies. The rule was also established to lower pension plans’ exposure to risk. But in recent years, large Canadian pension plans have urged the government to abandon the rule as low interest rates have chipped away at their returns. The Liberals promised to hold the consultations on the rule in their March budget. Last year, their Conservative predecessors also said they would undertake the same process. A government document noted Friday that Ontario has announced plans to ditch the 30-per-cent rule. Ottawa also says the consultations invite individuals and organizations to share their opinions on tax-policy issues linked to the growth of active investments by pension plans.
U.S. factory orders post best gains in six months BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Orders to U.S. factories increased by the largest amount in six months but much of the strength came from a rise in demand for commercial aircraft. A key category that tracks business investment plans fell. Factory orders increased 1.9 per cent in April, the biggest gain since a 2.4 per cent rise in October, the Commerce Department reported Friday. Orders had been up 1.7 per cent in March after having fallen in February. Demand in a category that serves as a proxy for business investment spending declined 0.6 per cent after a small 0.3 per cent increase in March and a 2.1 per cent February decline. Manufacturing has been hurt in the past year by a big plunge in investment spending in the oil industry and weak-
ness in exports, which reflect a global slowdown and the strong dollar. Orders for durable goods such as autos and appliances increased 3.4 per cent, unchanged from a preliminary report, while demand for nondurable goods such as chemicals and paper, increased 0.4 per cent after a 1.4 per cent rise in March. The increase was led by a 65.3 per cent surge in orders for commercial aircraft, a volatile category from month to month, which was rebounding after two months of declines. Orders for machinery fell 1.9 per cent, led by an 86.1 per cent plunge in demand for mining and oil field equipment. This sector has been hurt by cutbacks in exploration and drilling. Demand for computers rose 3.5 per cent while orders for furniture dropped 2.2 per cent in April.
Wal-Mart CEO challenges workers to re-imagine company BY ANNE D’INNOCENZIO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — WalMart’s CEO urged employees on Friday to re-imagine its future in a fast-shifting retail landscape. The company is at a crossroads, as its long-held dominance in pricing has been chipped away at by Amazon and dollar stores. But it’s fighting back on multiple fronts, growing more aggressive with prices and going after Amazon, both online and on the doorstep, by expanding delivery services. “We want to make every day easier for busy families. We’re connecting all the parts of Wal-Mart into one seamless shopping experience with great stores, easy pickup, fast delivery and apps and websites that are simple to use,” Chief Executive Doug McMillon said at the annual shareholders’ meeting. The event was packed with 14,000 people including nearly 6,000 WalMart workers as well as shareholders, analysts and several Walton family members. The legacy of the company’s late founder Sam Walton still resonates, with executives paying homage to his philosophy of low prices and customer service. Part business meeting, part pep rally, the meeting was hosted by comedian James Corden and featured musicians including Nick Jonas, Maxwell and Andy Grammer. Entertainment aside, Wal-Mart emphasized ways in which it’s working to be more nimble. The company is spending money on its stores and its staff. It’s in the second year of a $2.7 billion investment in training and higher wages, with the goal of making Wal-Mart a place people want to be. Changes have been painful at times. The company announced this year it would shutter 269 stores worldwide, about half of them in the U.S. That’s a tiny fraction of its locations worldwide, but was a rare pruning for WalMart, particularly on its home turf. Yet those manoeuvrs to spruce up stores and increase wages appear to be paying off. The company posted its seventh consecutive quarter of rising comparable-store sales at U.S. Wal-Mart locations, which account for 62 per cent of annual revenue. It expects sales to grow again this quarter. Traffic counts are up for the sixth straight quarter. Amid a disastrous quarter for many retailers, Wal-Mart excelled. But red flags have appeared have as Wal-Mart digs in to fend off Amazon. com. Overall revenue in the fiscal year ended in January declined slightly to $478.6 billion, excluding revenue from membership fees and other income. That’s the first annual drop since the company went public 45 years ago. Wal-Mart’s e-commerce growth has slowed dramatically even as it escalates investment there. Global e-commerce sales growth slowed to 7 per cent during the first quarter, a notable downturn from nearly 30 per cent two years ago. “Domestically, Wal-Mart’s challenge remains unchanged as it attempts to adapt to a changing retail environment in which stores are only ‘part’ of the environment and not ‘only’ the environment,” wrote Credit Suisse analyst Michael Exstein.
‘WE WANT TO MAKE EVERY DAY EASIER FOR BUSY FAMILIES. WE’RE CONNECTING ALL THE PARTS OF WAL-MART INTO ONE SEAMLESS SHOPPING EXPERIENCE WITH GREAT STORES, EASY PICKUP, FAST DELIVERY AND APPS AND WEBSITES THAT ARE SIMPLE TO USE.’ — DOUG MCMILLION CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Still, Wall Street appears optimistic. Wal-Mart shares are up 16 per cent this year, while the Standard & Poor’s index for multiline retail is up only 2.5 per cent. Some details on steps: REPRIORITIZING PRICES: WalMart is cutting prices on an array of products over the next few years, though it’s not releasing specifics. Executives said that in the past few years, it hadn’t been as aggressive on prices as it should have been. The company is also bringing back the smiley face in stores and TV ads after a decade, saying nearly 70 per cent of customers still equate the image with savings. EXPANDING ONLINE: Wal-Mart is increasing its online options, including groceries. It’s adding 14 new markets for online grocery pickup for about 200 stores in 54 markets. It also plans to test grocery deliveries in Denver and Phoenix using ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft. That joins a pilot program making the online delivery service Deliv available to Sam’s Club customers in Miami. Wal-Mart trimmed the delivery time for its free-shipping pilot program to two days from three, and it’s cutting a dollar off the membership price to $49 a year. Amazon membership costs $99, but it comes with many other perks. Wal-Mart is also rolling out its own mobile payment system nationwide. SPRUCING UP STORES: Wal-Mart is focusing on improving its fresh produce offerings at its U.S. namesake stores, which drives frequent traffic. It’s also refining its baked goods area and lowering store sight lines to help shoppers navigate. Wal-Mart has said customer scores on satisfaction have improved. IMPROVING DISTRIBUTION: WalMart ships goods directly to customers from 80 stores and uses 4,500 stores as pickup points. But it’s also trying to fulfil orders more quickly at distribution centres. It offered a peek at a drone it’s testing that skitters around, taking 30 pictures per second and flagging misplaced items. Wal-Mart says drones let it confirm inventory in about a day or less, rather than taking a month. The technology could be rolled out in the next six to nine months. At the meeting, shareholders approved a makeover of the board and rejected three proposals. Walton family descendants hold about 50 per cent of shares. The number of board members shrunk from 15 to 12, but still has three Walton family members as directors.
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By Peter Mal Graduates of Olds College’s 15-month accelerated Hospitality & Tourism Management program are being equipped to enter an $8 billion dollar industry that supports 19,000 businesses and employs 127,000 people across the province. These figures, provided by Travel Alberta, are only projected to grow in the years ahead under the province’s Tourism Framework. “It’s so much more than food service and hotels,” says Bob Van Someren, Program Coordinator and industry veteran. “When you consider the breadth of possibilities in areas such as small business, travel and tourism, adventure and recreation, event management and sales, you recognize that the career opportunities are virtually endless.” Olds College’s offering is unique, handson and industry-focused, packing two years’ worth of diploma courses and practical experience into 15 months. The condensed format—that includes a 5-month paid work experience—is ideal for students who are attending college for the first time, or are retraining for a new career as they will only be away from the work force for a short time. Students are
also able to cut education-related costs by wrapping up studies quickly. From learning what it takes to fill the stands for a Canadian Hockey League team and examining the challenges of a regional airport, to visiting Alberta’s National Parks and networking with industry professionals, the student experience has one goal in mind. “We want our graduates to be successful in the real world,” says Van Someren. “They are being prepared for supervisory and management roles where they’ll demonstrate a knowledge of the industry, customer service excellence and the ability to problem-solve.” Dave Kaiser, President & CEO of the Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association believes that there is a tremendous need for qualified supervisors and middle managers. "Regardless of economic conditions, I see a growing need for skilled managers who understand the hospitality industry and are good with people," he says. "Olds College intentionally prepares graduates to meet this need." Prospective students are encouraged to schedule a campus visit or apply online. Learn more at www.oldscollege.ca/ hospitality.
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Chad Brownlee headlines lineup for Westerner 2016 Chad Brownlee, Prism and nightly fireworks shows will help celebrate the 125th anniversary of Red Deer’s Westerner Days fair on July 20-24. “Westerner Days has been a Central Alberta tradition since 1891,” said president and board chair Graham Heron. “That gives us just one more reason to celebrate …” This year, he said the goal is to build on the fair’s illustrious past, the “excitement” it creates every summer, and Central Alberta’s rural and urban traditions. Along with four nights of 10:45 p.m. fireworks shows, another special event will be Lord Strathcona’s Musical Ride, which will open for evening Chuckwagon races. After the Westerner Days Parade kicks things off, winding through the downtown at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday July 20, some explosive music will be on the fair bill — including the following free Centrium concerts: ● Country acts Chad Brownlee and The Washboard Union on July 20. ● Grammy-winning rap group SaltN-Pepa and DJ Spinderella on July 21. ● The Stampeders and Prism rock bands on July 22, and ● Dance duo USS and alt-rock group Moist on July 23. At smaller stages around the fairgrounds there will be shows by local musicians Charlie Jacobson, Domino, Shiv Shanks, Jamie Woodfin, Christian Hudson, Cole Malone, Trinity Bradshaw and others. The 125th anniversary of Westerner Days “will be about celebrating everything that it means to be a Westerner,” said Meghan Gustum, marketing man-
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ager for the fair. “It’s about embracing your inner Westerner … we want to build on our guests’ emotional connection to the fair.” Fair-goers will be invited to share their stories and connections to Westerner Days over social media, using #westernerdayswp125 (Shaw Cable will provide free wifi on the grounds). More fun means a couple more midway rides than last year, including the return of The Zipper. There will also be more than 100 trade show booths. While some traditions have changed in the last century and a quarter — Heron noted there’s no more baking contests — handicrafts will be displayed in the 19th Street Market. Among the livestock shows will be miniature donkeys and horses, special breed chickens, goat and cattle, and a petting zoo with 70 animals. On Wednesday, the Express Clydesdales will be featured in the livestock pavilion. There will be fun and games in the Kids Korral. Midway entertainment includes a juggler, hypnotist, illusionist, magician, clown, high-divers, and a one-man band. There will also be water balls, super-dogs, reptiles, jumping rabbits, and duelling pianos. Food booths will provide everything from greasy fair favourites to ethnic
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Country Star Chad Brownlee and The Washboard Union will be in the Centrium on July 20, to begin the grandstand events at the Westerner. food, to gluten-free selections, said Gustum. Westerner Days continues to partner with local businesses to provide free fair passes to dozens of Central Alberta families in need. And some of the Westerner Days entertainment will also be brought out to sick children at the Red Deer hospital and their families at Ronald McDonald House. This year, a special three-day “mega-pass” is being offered to the public, allowing gate admission for any three
fair days for $25. Also an unlimited one-day ride pass can be purchased for $34 (not including gate admission). Both will be available from June 15-July 19 at local Mac’s convenience stores and Co-op stores. For more information on special discount days and fair costs, please visit www.westernerdays.ca. The fair is also looking for volunteers. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com
Heroes and villains coming to Red Deer for comic-con BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF The heroine from Deadpool, a world-renowned Star Wars artist, and Jason from Friday the 13th will join other pop-culture celebrities at Red Deer’s first-ever comic-con on June 11 and 12. Up to 15,000 people from Central Alberta and beyond are expected to attend the two-day Red Deer Comic and Entertainment Expo at Westerner Park, said organizer Ben Marasco, CEO of Calgary-based Brasco Exhibitions. Since an interest in popular culture is now considered cool — considering the mass popularity of comic-cons in Calgary and Edmonton — Marasco, former vice-president of the Calgary Comic Expo, invited “everybody (to) come down and let their inner nerd out!” Brasco Exhibitions is starting a comic-con in Red Deer, as well as Vancouver, this year. Why Red Deer? “Because — why not Red Deer?” said Marasco, whose market research found a central show would not only draw people from the region, but also from Edmonton and Calgary. The local expo was a year in the planning and will take up three indoor spaces — the Prairie, Parkland and Stockmens Pavilions. It will offer opportunities for cosplay — or just watching celebrity cosplayers such as Nicole Marie Jean. Patrons can also peruse 150 vendor booths, participate in industry discussion panels and gaming tournaments, as well as have brushes with celebrity. “People can get their pictures taken, get their autographs, or just go up and meet them and shake their hand,” said Marasco. The celebrity roster includes Vanessa from the movie Deadpool (Morena Baccarin) and one of the Jasons from the Friday the 13th film series (Kane Hodder), as well as actor Michael Berryman who was in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, The Hills Have Eyes, Star Trek: The New Generation and a litany of B-horror movies. Actors from TV shows Species (Helena Mattsson), and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (Chloe Bennet) will also be attending. Taryn Manning of Orange is the New
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“PEOPLE CAN GET THEIR PICTURES TAKEN, GET THEIR AUTOGRAPHS, OR JUST GO UP AND MEET THEM AND SHAKE THEIR HAND.” — ORGANIZER BEN MARASCO Black recently had to cancel her previously announced appearance at the expo due to filming obligations. But show organizers are bringing in renowned visual artist Robert Bailey, whose work is collected by Stan Lee and George Lucas. Bailey worked alongside Lucas on the iconic 1977 Star Wars film and is also a licensed Disney and Marvel character artist. He will be exhibiting his artworks, alongside Alberta artists Mike Sass (World of Warcraft and Dungeons and Dragons cards) and Kyle Charles (Image Comics). Marasco said all the celebrity guests will take part in industry panel discussions and question and answer sessions, which are free to show patrons and offer behind-the-scenes glimpses into the worlds of film, TV and comic books. “It’s a great opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with a celebrity about TV or film,” he added. Patrons who like gaming can choose from a couple-hundred different board games, as well as 650 free “old-school” arcade games, and various Xbox and Wei selections. “We’re also having a big (Super) Smash Bros. tournament running all weekend,” said Marasco, who believes the Red Deer Comic and Entertainment Expo will truly have something for everyone. The trade show area will offer goods from vendors from Canada and the U.S., including T-shirts, action figures, posters, books — even food. And there will be a Kid’s Corner with bouncy castles, activities and games. Tickets ordered in advance are $29 for both days from www.reddeerexpo. com. Tickets purchased at the door are $25 for each day. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com
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Stroll for Liver goes Sunday at Bower Ponds Pavilion. Registration at 9 a.m. with the walk from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Funds raised will support Canadian Liver Foundation in their efforts for improved prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of liver disease. See liver.ca, or call 403276-3390 Toll Free: 1-888-557-5516.
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Celtic with a Twist musical event for all ages will be featured in Studio B, Red Deer College Arts Centre on Sunday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Costs are $25 for adults, $15 youth aged 18 and under. Sonic Escape — made up of violinist Maria Miller and flutist Shawn Wycoff — will be performing. Tickets are available at the door or through Black Knight Inn.
PITCH IN TO HELP CLEAN UP THE RED DEER RIVER Join the Red Deer River Clean up and help keep the river and shoreline clean. The event will end with a barbecue and a draw for great prizes. No need to pre register but please wear appropriate footwear and bring gloves. People are asked to meet at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre with the clean up slated to go from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
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Roots-folk group West My Friend performs at Ross Street Patio on Tuesday Indie roots-folk group West My Friend performs Tuesday on Red Deer’s Ross Street Patio. The Vancouver Island trio recently released a third album, Quiet Hum, which includes mandolin, accordion and bass arrangements that draw from jazz, classical, folk and pop influences. Since the recording was done in Mayne Island’s rustic Fiddlehead Studios, the atmospheric sounds of tree frogs and ferry horns also made it onto the album. Everyone is invited to the free 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. outdoor concert, sponsored by the downtown business association.
Piano and flute concert at St. Luke’s Anglican Church Some beautiful piano and flute music can be heard on Sunday, June 12, at St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Red Deer. The Impasto Duo’s Spring Concert will feature Elisabeth Desruisseaux at the keyboards and Jiajia Li on flute. Their 7:30 p.m. concert of diverse music will be held at 4929-54th St. Tickets are $15 ($10 seniors/students) by calling 403-347-2114.
Calgary writers Johnson, Stanton signing books at Chapters on Friday Two Calgary writers will be signing copies of their books on Friday at Red Deer’s Chapters store. Sarah L. Johnson created Suicide Stitch: Eleven Tales. The modern horror book features stories previously published in various journals and anthologies, including the Bram Stoker Award-nominated Dark Visions 1. Suicide Stitch was well received and made it to No. 2 on Calgary book lists. Carrie Stanton writes children’s stories that allow imaginations to grow. Her debut tale, Emmie and the Fierce Dragon, “transports readers to great distances where anything is possible.” Both authors will be at Chapters from 6 to 8 p.m.
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A fan surfs the crowd during the Tragically Hip performance at the Live 8 concert in Barrie, Ont Saturday July 2, 2005.
Hip shows illustrate problems faced by concertgoers BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Olivia Chessman has carefully laid out her attack plan for buying Tragically Hip concert tickets on Friday when the public sale begins. The Kawartha Lakes, Ont., resident, like many other Canadians, will be sitting at her office computer and frantically clicking the reload button on her web browser in the hopes of scoring a few tickets to one of the few Hip shows this summer. “I’m kind of expecting not to get any,” she says. “It’s the last run of shows and everyone and their mother seems to want tickets.” As a backup, she’s recruited three other friends to try for tickets on their computers too. They’re joining a stampede of eager Canadians hoping to get seats to what’s widely expected to be the Hip’s final tour, given lead singer Gord Downie’s battle with incurable brain cancer. But Chessman is also up against several other factors that could keep her from getting tickets. As a recent report by the office of New York state attorney general Eric Schneiderman declared: “ticketing, to put it bluntly, is a fixed game.” Over the past decade, the rise of computer software programs operated by scalpers have pitted man against machine in the fight for a limited number of concert tickets. The software inundates the Ticketmaster website with requests that lock in seats by the second, while the average person struggles to keep pace with their computer mouse. Not surprisingly, the machines almost always win. The problem has frustrated music fans and captured the attention of government officials in the United States and the United Kingdom, who have launched investigations into the ticket resale market. This week, Ontario’s attorney general Madeleine Meilleur joined the chorus of criticism saying she wants to find out why so many Hip fans have been shut out while secondary sellers like StubHub have been flooded with tickets marked up by hundreds of dollars. Dean Budnick, author of Ticket Masters: The Rise of the Concert Industry and How the Public Got Scalped, has heard all the complaints before. He says disgruntled Hip fans have reason to be peeved, but he suspects most don’t understand the complexities of today’s concert ticket market. Along with competing against scalpers with modern software, limited inventory is a problem. Before they go on sale to the public, batches of tickets are often divided between fan club presales, credit card company customers and other buyers. Plus, artists and management secure some tickets for themselves too. “That in and of itself takes its toll on available inventory,” Budnick says. Once the remaining tickets get filtered down to the public sale, it sometimes means there are only scraps to fight over, and many of them are scooped up by resellers who can capitalize on the limited supply. Schneiderman’s report, published in January, found that on average, about 46 per cent of event tickets are reserved for the public, while most of A hearing
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Juno Award-winning musicians Murray McLauchlan, Chantal Kreviazuk, and Jesse Cook are among six diverse, award-winning Canadian artists who will perform at three different fall concerts in Red Deer. On Oct. 21 at the Memorial Centre, four people who helped shape Canadian music — McLauchlan, Cindy Church, Marc Jordan and Ian Thomas — will perform together as Lunch at Allen’s. Their stage show is described as intimate and humourous, featuring many radio tunes. The four have penned hits for Josh Groban, Chicago, Bonnie Raitt, America, Santana, Cher and Rod Stewart. Ten-time Juno Award-winner McLauchlan is best known for his Farmer’s Song, Jordan for Marina Del Rey and Thomas for Painted Ladies. The three guys are joining forces with Church (Quartette, Great Western Orchestra). On Nov. 7 at the Red Deer College Arts Centre, adult contemporary/pop singer Kreviazuk will perform her lyrical songs on keyboards and guitar. The Winnipeg native and former Lilith Fair artist is best known for her poetic singles Surrounded and In This Life. On Nov. 20, Toronto-bred Jesse Cook will play some of his sizzling Spanish-style guitar, including flamenco, rumba and jazz, at the Memorial Centre. Tickets for the two November concerts are already on sale from the Black Knight Ticket Centre. Kreviazuk’s show costs $60.40, and Cook’s is $52 (service charges included for both). Tickets for Lunch at Allen’s will go on sale on June 17 for $49 from the Black Knight Ticket Centre.
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A place for broken chaplains to turn BY ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES The pre-war Pastor Matthew Williams had gone to seminary, was ordained and thought he understood why people suffer. “God allows suffering because this world is temporary,” is how he would have put it. Then came two deployments as an Army chaplain, one to Afghanistan and one to Iraq. Williams spent a year in an Afghanistan morgue unzipping body bags and “seeing your friends’ faces all blown apart.” He watched as most of the marriages he officiated for fellow soldiers fell apart. He felt the terror of being the only soldier who wasn’t armed when the mortars dropped and bullets flew. This Memorial Day weekend, Williams is no longer an active-duty military chaplain nor a United Church of Christ minister. He is a guitar player on disability whose outlook on God, religion and suffering was transformed by post-traumatic stress. “I thought I had a handle on suffering. I thought I had a handle on understanding the sovereignty of God. I didn’t know crap,” said Williams, who now travels across the country, performing music and visiting other suffering veterans in what he sees as a new kind of ministry. “At the end of the day, what I know now is: I’m alive, I believe in God, I have faith, and that’s where it stops. It doesn’t get much deeper than that.” “I don’t think anymore that there is some grand design,” he said “It just is.” Perhaps the roughest parts of war — mortality, suffering, the seeming randomness of life — are supposed to be a chaplain’s bread and butter, their expertise. The 5,000 active-duty men and women often called “Chaps” are the ones soldiers seek at all hours, under strict confidentiality, to share their darkest acts, doubts and fears — even the suicidal thoughts that could end their military careers. And yet chaplains experience post-traumatic stress, too, while carrying out their unique mission to shore up others. The Rev. John Weatherly’s deployments to Bosnia in 2001 and Iraq in 2006 convinced him that chapPhoto by ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES lains respond to trauma much as other soldiers do: They get scared, they hide fear, they grown numb. The Rev. John Weatherly, a retired Army colonel, is chaplain at St Mark’s Episcopal Church. He served tours “It’s normal to have nightmares, to cry when you in Bosnia and Iraq; he has participated in several workshops on post-traumatic stress disorder and can speak listen to the news,” said Weatherly, a retired Army colonel who serves as rector at St. Mark’s Episcopal about trauma from a chaplain’s point of view. Church in Alexandria, Virginia, has completed work“Now I’m living my faith more,” he said. “Before, ence, a long-term syndrome is rare. shops on post-traumatic stress and now serves as a However, he said, the Army launched a program facilitator to others. “I know fear. I know what it’s I felt I had to stick with the party line. Now, I’m unaffiliated, but I believe in God and my soldiers” and called Combat Military Ministry, specifically to help like to be scared and yelling the 23rd Psalm at the other soldiers with whom he didn’t serve, he said. chaplains and their assistants deal with trauma. He top of my voice.” Doug Carver, a major general who was the chief of said he also sees a trend at Christian colleges, where On the other hand, the last thing a commander chaplains for the Army from 2007 to 2011 — the Army they are creating crisis-counseling programs for wants is a weak chaplain, said Anthony Pantlitz, 53, a retired chaplain with the Air Force. “The chaplain is the branch with the most chaplains — said there is chaplains. “The chaplain is unique in dealing with guilt, unis supposed to be the one that is unbroken,” Pantlitz no hard data on whether chaplains are more or less said. “When soldiers see a chaplain is broken, they likely to experience stress, but that from his experi- forgiveness, blame,” Carver said. feel it’s okay for them to be broken, too. Other soldiers — OK. But a man or woman of God is not supposed to be broken.” A father of five, Pantlitz fills journals with stories of a Thanksgiving mortaring in Iraq, where he saw three security guards charred “like burned meat.” For a time, he lost his faith altogether. It returned with a new, different force, but the numbness, flashbacks and deep isolation remain. “A still small voice frequently asked me, where is your God?” he wrote recently in his journal. “I feel so alone in this world. I am so isolated and alienated from people, the world, and myself. I feel like a Prisoner of a War who has been forgotten on the battlefield.” A chaplain’s loss of faith is a particularly unfortunate cost of war, say experts who believe spiritual community and routine help long-term healing. Some reframe their ideas about faith. Others see God in post-traumatic stress itself. 11:00 a.m. “If I could turn back the hands of time, I’d not WELCOME YOU Celebration change anything,” said Pantlitz, who now focuses Service Sunday, June 5 on his family and his work in counseling groups. “To go to Iraq, to get PTSD, and to use it, to make Rev. Joanne Boruck Sunday, June 5 40 Holmes St. me a more ironically compassionate person, which www.cslreddeer.org 403-340-1022 opened doors for me to tell people who have been #3 - 6315 Horn Street ST. LEONARD’S ON THE HILL Rev. Dr. Marc Jerry through trauma, difficulties, that God doesn’t waste “A Church For All Ages” anything.” 43 Avenue & 44 Street 9:30 a.m. “Sometimes God purposely breaks the chaplain 403-346-6769 Sunday School www.stleonardsonthehill.org so he can make them a better chaplain,” he said. “In THE SALVATION ARMY Come Worship With Us my case, I was wounded, and I use my wounds to be 10:30 a.m. Worship COMMUNITY CHURCH a healer to others. This has made me a better ChrisOfficiant: Rev. Gary Sinclair 4837 54 Street 403-346-2251 Everyone Welcome tian.” SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 11:00 A.M. 8:00 am Holy Communion The drain on chaplains and other caregivers is Saved by grace - called to serve Pastors: Majors Larry & Marlyn Bridger 9:00 am Celebration Service sometimes called “compassion fatigue,” a term used “Come Worship With Us” in the civilian world to refer to anyone, from fire10:30 am Holy Eucharist fighters to newspaper readers, who grow desensiwith Sunday School tized to endless stories about conflict. and Nursery Some post-traumatic-stress programs are starting to specialize in caregivers. 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Sounding the pot alarm bell THE DRUG IS NOT AS HARMLESS AS PEOPLE THINK CHRIS SALOMONS STREET TALES The Great Debate of the early 2000s! Is it harmful? Are there positive benefits? Does it have lasting effects? What about its effect on children? How old should they be to be able to acquire it? And the discussion goes on and on. On the TV news, the interviewer speaks to one young person after another who presently uses the product, asking what they feel should happen as to the legalization of it. I feel like we are asking a prisoner what they think about the correct way to run a prison and then formulating policies based on those opinions. Marijuana; something which I have often called a gateway drug is on the edge of being legalized. I am not so ignorant as to know that there are many people who are recreational users and can take it or leave it at will, but there is a very large percentage for whom it indeed is a gateway to harder drugs. I have been repeatedly informed that that percentage is small, but I believe it is said to be small in order to minimize the negative effects of this insidiously ‘harmless’ drug. The people who cite reasons for legalization number in the thousands. The people who cite reasons against, number in the hundreds. In the end of it all, we know it will be legalized, or at the very least, decriminalized. This is the time to support reasoning politicians. In a CBC documentary, a discussion with young people dealt with the harmful effects of this drug on young children’s brain development and they were asked what age if any should be set for the procurement of it. The overall consensus ranged from 23 years of age down to 16 without adult permission. What was really scary was that the one person who said 16 also said “under 16 with adult supervision.” So if a 13-year-old wants to smoke weed, all they need is an adult to watch them or procure the drugs for them. I’m beginning to think I got off the wrong train here. Are there really adults that would condone this? Sadly, the answer is yes there are. Now the question to the government who has to deal with this is, how will you legislate against this level of stupidity? At the kitchen, one woman who has used pot for ‘medicinal purposes’ for years, now has just stopped using on a regular basis. I know that she goes through a lot of pain but in her own words, the pain with a clear mind is still more tolerable than a numbed brain that functions to about 80 per cent with only a slight reduction in
pain. Another good friend who has been toking for many years as well, has finally stopped. Also in his own words, “now I can think totally clear-headed and do my job much better; what’s more, I now have more energy, drive and money than ever before.” Alcohol is similar in that it also is a drug that can be used and can also be abused. It is a legal drug that society uses a lot of. There really is no benefit to anyone but the government, who of course makes a lot of money on this sin product. I would be really curious just how much of the money made goes back into rehabilitation and care for those whom the alcohol has consumed. Will marijuana be any different? Once legalized, taxed and a few wrin-
kles ironed out, will it be a forgotten commodity like alcohol and be taxed as a sin product? Will it be regulated beyond just taxation? Now the real scary part; how long before society is asked to cough up money to work with children who have grown up with and have abused this product that they found in their parent’s room? With adults, we already see that detox centres are not the remedy, just a stop gap to further treatment. That is what often happens with alcohol as well. The cost for this is rising as are the need and demand for it. Will the taxes generated be used for this? While there was an illegality surrounding pot, it largely remained out
of sight or hidden, but if there is no penalty anymore, carelessness will take over. Children will then have all kinds of access to it. In our rush to legalize marijuana, I feel that we are largely ignoring the alarm bells that are ringing loud and clear. Is there a politician out there with a backbone stiff enough to slow the process enough to deal with all of the issues that many citizens, doctors and social workers are raising? Like any drug that is being tested for its safe usability, only the future will tell the true story, but by then it may be too late to change things we refused to deal with at the start. Chris Salomons is kitchen co-ordinator for Potter’s Hands ministry in Red Deer.
A young leader at the helm of a young party TIM HARPER NATIONAL AFFAIRS
There was never any doubt, of course, that this had become Justin Trudeau’s party. But had there been any remaining question of that anywhere in the land, it was removed as the prime minister tightened that grip on the Liberal party in Winnipeg on Saturday. It is, in fact, now a self-described Justin Trudeau movement. He deemed it so. A party changing its constitution is rarely newsworthy to anyone but those who would give up a spring weekend to debate such matters, but it was instructive to watch, this time, because of the manner in which a jet-lagged Trudeau swept in from Japan and took control of proceedings. By dropping its membership fee, and streamlining a cumbersome constitution, delegates followed Trudeau’s dictum that it was regional “chieftains” and behind-closed-door powerbrokers who almost killed the Liberal party. The process began in 2012 when the RED DEER
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party instituted a supporter class for its leadership race. By now blowing the doors wide open to allow anyone a say in the party’s business, they were catering to a generation that does not, and will not, seek membership to a club but wants a voice, a generation of voters the Liberals seek to retain. There were those here who thought this move would merely consolidate more power with Trudeau, but he assured them that was not the case. Whether it will or not really doesn’t matter because even if Trudeau had told them this consolidates all power with him, ultimately they would have shrugged and given it to him anyway. Rarely, if ever, have the two largest parties held simultaneous conventions and rarely have all three held them within a period of weeks. The three gatherings have provided a real-time barometer on the state of politics in this country. New Democrats chose a coup and chaos by deposing leader Tom Mulcair last month and their short-term prospects look grim. Conservatives this weekend were waiting to see whether their so-called A-listers will actually run for their leadership or whether a perceived prospect of another seven years in opposition will give some pause. News News tips 403-314-4333 Sports line 403-343-2244 News fax 403-341-6560 Sports editor 403-314-4363
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As Trudeau triumphantly carried the convention floor here, Conservatives were voting to finally accept same-sex marriage and the fact they were even voting on it was mocked by the prime minister. “Better late than never,” he said. “Ten years from now they might be willing to admit that climate change is real.” But Trudeau managed to get delegates on their feet to thank Stephen Harper and his family for their years of service to Canada and the tribute, while appearing heartfelt, was reminiscent of the ceremonial hockey handshake where the victors give supportive hugs to the vanquished. As the Liberals take stock and look forward, the real reason for optimism here was not that dissent withered like flowers at the first frost or their current position in the polls, which will ultimately decline in the coming months and years. The real cause for optimism was the age of the attendees, striking for its youthfulness, perhaps the youngest crowd at a convention I’ve ever seen. The youth gave the gathering energy even if there was precious little to get excited about. Party greybeards were in the minority. No one is making 2019 predictions
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Brexit: what if? GWYNNE DYER OPINION After months in which opinion polls showed a 6-10 per cent lead for the “Remain” side in the referendum campaign on continued British membership of the European Union, the numbers have suddenly shifted in favour of “Leave.” The latest Guardian/ICM polls revealed that 52 per cent of those polled favour Brexit (British exit from the EU), while only 48 per cent want to stay in. These numbers may even understate the probable outcome if the referendum were held today, and not in three weeks’ time (June 23). “Out” voters are typically older, whiter and less urban than the “In” supporters — and much more likely to vote on the day. One “Remain” campaigner even fantasized about the ideal poster to motivate young pro-EU Brits to take the trouble of actually bothering to register and then vote. It would show an election queue of elderly, welldressed white voters, all clearly unlikely to be around in 25 years’ time, and the tag-line would say: “Don’t Let These People Decide Your Future.” Needless to say, it will not decorate any actual walls. So what if Brexit really does win the referendum? Even if the margin of victory is very small, the decision will in practice be irrevocable. And two things will certainly follow almost instantly. One is the resignation of Prime Minister David Cameron, whose position will become impossible. It was he who promised a needless referendum three years ago, not in response to overwhelming popular demand but in a blundering attempt to placate the obsessively anti-EU right wing of his own Conservative Party. Then he led the campaign AGAINST Brexit — and lost it. The other certainty is that Scotland will vote to remain in the EU, no matter how the rest of the United Kingdom votes, and will not let its wishes be overruled by the ROUK (as the rest of the country will doubtless come to be known). The Scottish National Party,
fresh from an election victory at home, will call a second referendum on Scottish secession from the United Kingdom, and almost certainly win it. After that, however, the glass gets darker. The new Conservative leader and prime minister would probably be Boris Johnson, Britain’s answer to Donald Trump. Perhaps no leader could negotiate a divorce settlement with the EU that protected Britain’s vital trade interests, but Johnson, at the head of a party mired in a civil war and with a working majority of only 18 seats in parliament, is least likely of all to achieve it. Under Article 50 of the Treaty of Lisbon, negotiations for the withdrawal of any EU member must be concluded within two years after the country in question says it intends to leave. The big issues would be continuing British duty-free access to the “single market” made up of the other 27 EU members — almost half of Britain’s exports go to EU countries — and continued free movement of labour across national borders “It will be imperative to stop the Brexit contagion from gripping other countries,” said one EU official, so European negotiators will want to impose harsh terms on Britain in order to show other potential defectors that leaving is not cost-free. Since only eight per cent of EU exports go to Britain (and only two EU countries run a trade surplus with the UK), nobody will go out on a limb to preserve duty-free British access to the single market. As for free movement of labour, ending it would require the expulsion of at least a million EU citizens currently working in the United Kingdom. Preserving it, on the other hand, would mean keeping the door open to uncontrolled immigration from other EU countries — but closing that door was a key promise of the Brexit campaign. This will not be a friendly divorce, and Britain’s negotiating position is not good. Meawhile, Scotland would be having its own difficulties. A second referendum would certainly back independence from the UK, but it would not be easy for Scotland to retain (or rather, regain) its EU membership. Legally, it would have to re-apply, and other EU members (notably Spain)
that want to discourage parts of their own countries from seceding will have every reason to make things hard for the Scots. They could end up waiting outside the door for a long time. As far as the rest of the world is concerned, Scotland would just be collateral damage, and the Rest of the UK would deserve and get very little sympathy when the divorce negotiations turn nasty. What will worry everybody else is the risk to the unity of the rest of the EU. It is a bad time for Europe. Economic growth is low, unemployment and debt are high, and refugees are pouring in from the Middle East and
Africa. Hard-right populist movements like the Front National in France and Alternative fuer Deutschland in Germany, anti-immigrant and anti-EU, are growing everywhere in Europe, and are already in power in Eastern European countries like Hungary and Poland. The real fear is that the “Brexit contagion” will spread, and that other EU members will also acquire governments that just want out. That’s actually not a very high probability, but nobody wants the old pre-EU Europe back. Gwynne Dyer is an independent Canadian journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
IT’S NICE TO HAVE GUESTS IF YOU DON’T MIND THE SMELL HARLEY HAY HAY’S DAZE So we had a nice little family living here at our house, right under our noses (literally). They didn’t pay rent, and they were kind of smelly once in a while, but we didn’t really mind as long as they behaved themselves. And anyway, when they weren’t sleeping they mostly hung out at the neighbours’ place. It’s a good thing we have excellent neighbours — on both sides — on account of our guests happen to be cousins of Pepe La Pew. We first smelled the telltale Eau de Skunk last year but it wasn’t until this warm winter that we had our first sighting. The Better Half was talking to one of the Rotten Kids on the phone one evening, sitting at the living room window with the lights off, gazing out into the streetlight darkness when suddenly Pepe and his significant other (I’m assuming here) appeared right under our window on the sidewalk by the hedge. The B.H. just about swallowed her cell phone. She called me to the window by jumping up and quietly stomping her feet rapidly in an excited fashion and as we watched as the two rodents, which are actually mammals not rodents, they trotted around outside the window and sauntered off across the
lawn and down the sidewalk like they owned the place. Which of course, being skunks, they pretty much do own wherever they are — what with those anal scent glands and everything. So I had to look them up. On Wikipedia I mean. Turns out that skunks are “crepuscular” and “polygynous” which is just a fancy Wikipedia way of saying that they come out at night and they attempt to mate with as many partners as possible. Kind of like teenagers. Also, and this part is pretty good — unlike most teenagers, skunks have two rear end scent glands which are deadly accurate. They can nail a target 10 feet (300 meters) away and the smell is so intense it can cause temporary blindness and be easily detected up to one mile (14 kilometers) away! And did you know that that famously unforgettably nauseating skunk smell contains sulphur based chemicals called mercaptans, which is basically the same stuff humans add to natural gas so that if there’s a gas leak we think it’s a skunk and get the heck out of there. Beside the fact that it’s amazing what useless information you can learn in a light-weight Saturday newspaper column, the point is, our Pepe and his family became quite the active guests this spring. We discovered their den in a lovely spot under the sidewalk, hidden behind our hedge. If I was a skunk (don’t say it) I’d want to live there too. But then we started seeing Pepe skulking around more often and there were suspicious holes dug in various places
in the yard and, also more than once caught a whiff of them in the sense that we couldn’t breathe for a couple of hours. And when the R.K. couldn’t leave the house in broad daylight on account of Pepe was sitting outside the front door staring at her, I called the Medicine River Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. I thought maybe they’d come and trap the little buggers and move them to a nice place in, say, Saskatchewan. But when Gwen the Nice Skunk Lady showed up, she gave us an informative pamphlet about how excellent skunks really are in the animal kingdom and complimented us on the excellent skunk den under our sidewalk. “The best thing is to leave them here. They won’t bother you, and it’s a very nice spot for them.” And not only did she not evict Pepe and family but she asked if perhaps she could add to the brood. Say what? Turns out the Centre had rescued a wee baby orphan skunk and Gwen thought our skunk infested sidewalk varmint apartment would be an excellent place for the orphan to find a family and a home. And when Gwen crawled around under the hedge and placed one of those wildlife trail cameras by the den entrance and came back the next day and showed us the close-up footage of a Mama skunk poking around and not spraying the camera or anything, (and also footage of Mocha the wandering neighbourhood cat peering into the camera) and pointed out that Mama skunk was “full of
milk” and would most certainly take the orphan to add to her own babies, well what could we (the B.H.) say? So when the Skunk Lady arrived the other night with a tiny creature in a small cat carrier everyone (except a neighbour or two) was quite excited. The baby was blue. Not kidding. When Gwen took the baby skunk — about the size of a small hamster — out of the cage she mentioned that she had coloured it so that she could keep track of it amongst the adopted babies. The B.H. wanted to hold and pet it of course but I knew better than to touch a wild animal. To make a short story long, when the infant skunkette was placed in the den, she didn’t stay there and no Mom came to fetch it. And when Gwen wrestled around under the hedge with a flashlight, she was not a happy Skunk Lady. Pepe and the whole fam damily were gone. “She must have been disturbed by us and took the babies and left yesterday,” Gwen said sadly, and, still on the ground under the hedge she holds up the tiny blue skunk kidlet. “Here, could you hold this for sec?” she says. The B.H. was really jealous, and I didn’t want to give the little dude back. Even if it did pee on me a wee bit. Harley Hay is a local freelance writer, award-winning author, filmmaker and musician. His column appears on Saturdays in the Advocate. His books can be found at Chapters, Coles and Sunworks in Red Deer.
Standardized tests aren’t perfect but they are useful MADDIE DI MUCCIO OPINION Across the continent, time and money is being invested to assess the quality of public education in reading, writing and mathematics. And the reactions of the teachers’ unions to this testing is consistent across the board. Universally, they deplore standardized testing. The names of the tests differ — Common Core in the United States, EQAO in Ontario, FSA in British Columbia and Provincial Achievement Testing in Alberta. Teachers oppose the idea of tests that focus only on the three R’s to the exclusion of all other subjects believing that, with a limited scope of testing, a Mozart or an Einstein may appear to be just an ordinary student based on what these governments are testing for. Teachers also fear the loss of autonomy in the classroom. Some children learn at a different pace than other children, but a teacher must prepare the entire class to meet the test schedule. A teacher cannot slow down a les-
son topic to reinforce the foundations of the curriculum when the standardized testing date is around the corner. There is also a fear of too much emphasis on the test scores by parents and other stakeholders that forces a teacher to plan lessons based on test preparedness. For example, instead of teaching kids to play a sport in gym class, a teacher may reinforce writing skills by assigning a paper on that sport instead. Lessons on music or art fall by the wayside as language and mathematics take up more and more time of the student’s day. All of these concerns have some validity, but are these reasons enough to put an end to government mandated standardized testing within our public schools? The idea that the curriculum has become too focused on language and math skills — meaning that other subjects are receiving less time in school — isn’t really a problem. After all, our public school system already limits what studies are included within the curriculum, and some very important subjects are left out, or are optional in high school only. For example, when seeking employment, it’s very useful to know a skilled trade; or to understand money management; or to gain experience in computer programming. Yet none of
these are mandatory subjects in public school. History, geography and art were judged to be more valuable to a young person than more directly employment related skills. Time constraint concerns don’t hold any water, either. Teachers have always had to maintain a certain pace of learning to complete the learning requirements for the grade level. To say that standardized testing impedes that schedule doesn’t seem right, especially when most testing is conducted at the end of the school term. And the idea that the results of standardized testing are over-emphasized by parents? Well, aren’t these same teachers sending report cards home to parents that contain A’s and B’s and C’s and so on? Everyone seems to think these report cards mean something, especially to a high school graduate looking to get into college or university. So why shouldn’t standardized test scores be deemed important too? Standardized testing is one of the very few ways parents and governments can assess the quality of public education we provide to our children. Test scores are used to revise curriculum and teaching methods. The results demonstrate how well children are doing compared to other schools, other provinces, and even other countries. Like all stakeholders, teachers have
a responsibility to speak up when they can offer constructive feedback on improving the quality of the standardized testing. But it’s wrong to do as the BC Teachers Federation and the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario have done in the past, when they called on educators with children to withdraw their kids from the provincial tests. The efforts of the government to improve educational quality and accountability should be supported by the teachers. We taxpayers spend so much on public education that we can’t afford not to have the highest quality of education possible. The teachers unions which are advocating for the end of standardized testing — predicated on flawed logic — are really doing more harm to the credibility of their profession than those educators who are working within the system to support the pursuit of excellence and accountability. It’s time these unions recognize that standardized testing is here to stay, and put their energy towards improving the process. Troy Media columnist Maddie Di Muccio is a former town councillor in Newmarket, Ont., and former columnist with the Toronto Sun. Often appearing on talk radio and TV, she focuses on educational and political reform.
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Pre-teen wants to be friends with stepbrother ANNIE’S MAILBOX
Dear Annie: I need help getting my stepbrother to like me. I am a 12-yearold boy. I grew up without a dad or siblings and really wanted them. When I was 11, my mom married my stepdad. I was excited because not only did I get a new father, but also a big brother. Having a new dad is great. He is nice to me, takes me out to movies and ballgames and works hard. I like seeing my mom happy. The problem is my stepbrother. “Philip” is 17 years old and he hates me. I don’t know why. I never have done anything bad to him and don’t ever pester him. When my mom and stepdad were dating, Philip barely spoke to me, although he wasn’t mean. However, the day we moved into our new house together, he told me to stay out of his way and leave him alone. He also said we will never be brothers, and not to expect him to do things with me or ask for his help with anything. A month ago, I was having trouble with an older kid who was bullying me at school, knocking me off the bus and calling me names. One day, Phil saw this as he pulled up in his car. He grabbed this kid by the shirt and threatened to beat him up if he ever messed with me again. Phil then drove me home. I tried to thank him, but he said that he didn’t do it for me. He did it because he hates bullies. After that, things went back to the way they were before. I guess the worst part is, I really look up to him.
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He’s a great athlete at school and knows about cars and sports and girls. I think he could teach me a lot if I can just get him to stop hating me. Please tell me what to do. — Phil’s Stepbrother Dear Step: We think Phil is still working on the idea of a younger sibling. He used to have his father’s full attention, but now Dad spends time with you. This is wonderful for your relationship with your stepdad and we are glad he is close to you. But it probably makes Phil a bit jealous, which is no one’s fault and not your responsibility. Please understand that this is normal. He doesn’t hate you. In fact, he treats you the way a lot of older teenagers treat their younger siblings — as an annoyance. We suggest you be patient with him until he can see what a great brother you are. And please talk to your parents about it, too. Dear Annie: You’ve printed a few letters from women whose husbands complain about what they cook. I once made a meal for my grandson, who was then 16. I asked how he liked the food. He said it was “OK.” So I told him the following: 1. Making a meal for someone is like giving them a gift. You want them to like it, so you carefully figure out what will make them happy. 2. You “wrap” it, by preparing it to make sure it will taste delicious. 3. Then you present it to them. And hopefully their faces will light up when they take that first bite. — Indiana Chief Cook and Bottle Washer 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 cused on the future that you lose sight of the present. Single Caps - the stars point to the potential for a long-term relationship, with someone who is well-educated and well-travelled. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Seize the day Aquarius! It’s the perfect time to build bridges with a child or teenager, initiate a new friendship, start a challenging sport or take up a hobby you’ve always been interested in. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Venus and the New Moon highlight your domestic zone so it’s a fabulous time to entertain family and friends at home with an impromptu Piscean meal. Convivial conversation is a bonus. Sunday, June 5 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Mark Wahlberg, 45; Joe Gatto, 40; Troye Sivan, 21 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The Gemini Moon favours communicating and conversing, both in person and online. HAPPY BIRTHDAY: You are energetic and quick-witted but you need to learn to wind down and relax, otherwise you’ll suffer from nervous tension. October and November are lucky months for love. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Gregarious Rams — with the Moon and Venus both moving through your communication zone, you’re in the mood to mix and mingle; text and tweet; socialize and circulate to the max. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): When it comes to joint finances, the more disciplined and focused you are, the more successful you’ll be. Don’t expect instant results though — slow and steady wins the money race. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Venus is vamping through your sign, until June 17. So it’s the perfect time to improve your physical appearance via beauty treatments and new clothes — plus call in a few old favours. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Venus boosts your Crab confidence, as you approach tasks with extra enthusiasm and en-
Saturday, June 4 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Angelina Jolie, 41; Russell Brand, 41; Noah Wyle, 45 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Tonight’s New Moon signals it’s time to wipe the slate clean and start all over again. HAPPY BIRTHDAY: You’re focused on the future and are prepared to wait for success. October and November are the best months to fall in love, propose, get married or renew your wedding vows. ARIES (March 21-April 19): You relish your independence and freedom but don’t be a solitary Ram! The New Moon encourages you to find fresh ways to connect with others — both in your local neighbourhood and online. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The New Moon lights up your money zone, so take stock of your current financial situation and find novel ways to increase your cash flow. When it comes to a joint partnership, be patient. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): With the New Moon in Gemini, it’s the best time of the year to refresh your physical appearance; update your wardrobe; review your personal beliefs; launch a website or reboot a rickety relationship. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’re keen to retreat into your cosy Crab cave as the New Moon moves through your contemplation zone. So enjoy solo activities like yoga, meditation, reading, journal writing or listening to music. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Lions love talking about grandiose goals and spectacular schemes. Nows the time to walk your talk, as you put those plans into productive action. Don’t just dream about it — get out there and do it. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgos are clever and capable but are you confident enough for big time success? The New Moon’s charging up your caRDC’s Administrative Professional Certificate program reer zone, and you won’t get would like to thank the following businesses for their ahead if you waste time worrying about minor details. participation in office practicum Spring 2016: LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The New Moon activates your travel zone so a heavenly holOlds College – Human Resources Aspen Heights Elementary School iday is likely sometime over the next 12 months. Plus take Planet Coffee Rd Ltd. Bowden Institution a good long look at your aspiQuinn Contracting Ltd. Care Chiropractic Health & Rehab rations for the future ñ are they ambitious enough? Red Deer & District Community City of Red Deer – Human Resources SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. Foundation City of Red Deer – Culture Services 21): Lust and loot loom large, Red Deer College – Donald School as you work through issues inCorrectional Services of Canada of Business volving intimacy or joint financCreative Concrete Inc. es. When it comes to a perRed Deer College – Health, Safety sonal financial problem, Saturn École Steffie Wioma Elementary School and Wellness urges you to come up with a Firemaster Oilfield Services Inc. Red Deer College – Human Resources long-term solution. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High Red Deer College – Financial Systems Dec. 21): Attached Archers School STEP Energy Services the New Moon stimulates your Mattie McCullough Elementary School relationship zone, so it’s time Yukon Government to add some red-hot sizzle to MNP LLP an increasingly stale partnership. Singles - love and foreign countries or cultures are linked. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22For more information | www.rdc.ab.ca | 403.342.3465 Jan. 19): Don’t become so fo-
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comfortable. That’s where you need to change your life. Take a dating break. Do some spring cleaning. Rid yourself of your toxic friends (exes, cheaters, complainers, etc). The rules: You will only have people in your corner who love, respect and encourage you to be your best. No more liars, cheaters and exes. Make this the first step. Find new people while doing things you love to do. Find a therapist to help you. Then, work on yourself. You need to know you’re good enough for the best. That’s your summer project. Once you can demand respect, command respect and set boundaries, you will leave the friend zone and find a loving partner.
Dear Harlan, I am always being told how beautiful I am and that I have a great body. All of my boyfriends have either cheated on me or broke up with me for one reason or another (I am friends with all of my exes). I am 44 and have been in a handful of relationships. My most recent ex is on countless dating sites and talks to many women, and has done so even when we dated. He knows I am still in love with him, and I wonder why he keeps me around. I know I am not ugly and in great shape, but when I am in a relationship, I feel vulnerable, alone, super-sensitive and unattractive. I know I have a strong personality, and I’m not afraid of rejection. I have always been the aggressor because men rarely approach me. I feel like every guy I am attracted to is friend-zoning me. Tell me what I am doing wrong, please! —Vulnerable and Alone Dear Vulnerable and Alone, Your friends are duds. Stop surrounding yourself with cheaters, exes and reminders of how awful you feel about yourself. I’d never want cheaters in my life. Ewww. I’d run fast and far. And stop hanging out with your exes. Everything in your question is about men having all the power. And this is why you’re feeling powerless. Your love life shouldn’t be about who wants you - it’s about what you want. And that’s a problem. You deserve the best! Stop surrounding yourself with people who do not value you! Repeat this until you believe it. The risk in surrounding yourself with people who love and respect you is that you need to feel deserving of their love and respect. Until you LOVE and RESPECT yourself, it’s going to be too hard. Hanging with cheaters and exes is
Dear Harlan, I’m a very independent person who can take care of myself. My girlfriend has a hard time being alone. We are going to do the long-distance thing. I know I can function on my own, but what if my girlfriend isn’t able to? —Worried Dear Worried, You can’t be responsible for your girlfriend’s happiness. It’s not your job. I know that sounds harsh, but you have to take care of yourself first. And she needs to take care of herself. If you’re worried about her being self-sufficient, express it in a loving way. Help her to start thinking about finding people who can be in her corner while you’re apart. Yes, you can be there for her, but she needs more people to lean on. The only way to make this relationship work is if you both have happy lives independent of each other.
joyment. Finances are favoured — as long as you don’t succumb to a spot of impulse shopping. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Busy Lions you’re ready to assist someone in need, and the stars favour helping out within your local community. If you prioritize, then you’ll get things done without feeling frazzled. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The best way you can help a family member at the moment is to support them in practical ways, as they pursue their ambitions and follow their dreams. Criticism is out, and encouragement is in! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Lively Librans to the rescue! Positive aspects increase your generosity, plus your desire to help in practical ways. Before you jump in, just make sure that others require your assistance. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be very clear in the way you explain things to a child, teenager or close friend today Scorpio. Otherwise you are likely to get your wires crossed and your meaning will be scrambled.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): When it comes to a work or business matter, aim to be practical and persistent. Influential people are waiting to help you Sagittarius — all you have to do is swallow your pride and ask. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Being of service in your local community will help others — and make you feel better about yourself. You have many Capricorn talents to offer, so find the time to give them gladly. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Communicate your feelings openly today. The more you keep things to yourself, the more they will fester and rob you of your confidence. The stars favour family, friends, sport and hobbies. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Are you having problems with a family member Pisces? If you are diplomatic and cooperative, then you’ll resolve outstanding issues and take the relationship to a positive new level. Joanne Madeline Moore is an internationally syndicated astrologer and columnist. Her column appears daily in the Advocate.
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BY KATHERINE SALANT ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES HENDERSON, NEV. — The “Contemporary Farmhouse” constructed in a subdivision outside Las Vegas in what once had been a desert, is a modest-sized dwelling that lives big and throws convention out the window. This very different house, with its unusually large outdoor living areas and a smaller footprint that covers only about half the lot, is not such a big leap for Las Vegas buyers, according to the builder, because they already have begun to move in this direction. But in the future, it could become a model for how homes are built in other parts of the country. Buyers here increasingly are choosing smaller houses to open up more area outdoors that can be turned into “outdoor rooms.” To get them, they are willing to jettison bonus rooms and large game rooms that once were highly desirable but have fallen out of favor, said Klif Andrews, division president for Nevada-based Pardee Homes, which built the experimental dwelling for the International Builders Show. “In essence, buyers are trading space inside the house for space that’s outside,” he said. This paradigm shift began about five years ago with the end of the recession and the introduction of a new generation of affordable, three-panel, stacking glass doors that are 12 to 15 feet wide, Andrews said. These were a “game changer,” he said, compared with the standard eight-foot-wide sliders, because the glass area in an outside wall could be much bigger, the opening is much larger when the doors are pulled back and the tracks in the floor below the doors are so minimal that they are barely noticeable. As the line between interior and exterior areas became less distinct, it was only a matter of time before homeowners began to spend more time out there, Andrews said. Indoor-outdoor relationships are a central theme in the Contemporary Farmhouse, but the first thing to catch a visitor’s eye is the exterior, an unusual marriage of rural and urban vernacular traditions that could only happen in a suburb of Las Vegas, a place where home builders have creatively reinterpreted Tuscan, Tudor, Spanish, Italian, French Mediterranean and Pueblo styles for more than 20 years. The simple single-gable shape of the second floor of the two-story Contemporary Farmhouse recalls the modest two-story, wood-frame houses that were built across rural and urban America from the 1890s to the 1930s, while the wide expanse of adobe-colored stone on the first floor is reminiscent of the simple, one-story houses that were built by working ranchers in the Southwest. And, surely a first for a production home builder, the lintels over the door and window openings, as well as the retaining walls for the landscaping, are made of Cor-Ten steel, a material more commonly found in bridges and highway overpasses because its protective, rust-colored coating resists real rust. While this atypical mix suggests that something unusual is afoot, the design celebrates what is inside as much as what is outside. The main indoor living area of the 2,100-squarefoot house is L-shaped, with a living and dining area in each leg and the kitchen centrally located where the two legs meet. Four of the five outside walls that overlook three private outdoor areas appear to be entirely made of glass, because the outsized stacking glass doors in each wall are 12 feet wide and eight feet high. Two sets of the stacking glass doors in the living and dining areas intersect. When each one is pulled all the way back, there is no corner post or anything else to indicate the presence of a wall — the space is completely open to the outside. The outdoor areas are neither garden nor lawn; they are furnished outdoor rooms, similar in size to the adjacent indoor spaces, paved with the same floor tile and enclosed on the far side by the five-foot-high, adobe-colored stone wall that surrounds the property. Two of the outdoor areas are covered, including one on the front of the house that the architect characterized as a “reverse-facing porch” because it faces the patio, not the street. The walls of glass and the outdoor rooms will beguile most visitors, but the scale of the interior living areas is equally important in creating the overall effect — a space that feels both expansive and intimate at the same time. The large openings for the stacking glass doors create the impression that the living and dining areas are quite large; in fact, they are 12 by 15 feet, a modest size that lends itself to intimate conversation and does not require oversized furniture to look right. Findings of a marketing survey of millennial housing preferences helped inform the design by Hans Anderle for Bassenian Lagoni Architects of Newport Beach, Calif. The survey focused on a subset of this group — the 46 million millennials between the ages of 24 and 35 who have been notably skittish about purchasing a home, compared to similarly aged members of previous generations. The survey was commissioned by TRI Pointe Group, the parent company of Pardee Homes, and carried out by
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ABOVE: The spacious feel of the modestly-sized master bedroom is created by the sloped ceiling and the adjacent outdoor deck. BELOW: The large outdoor patio provides ample space for family dining and entertaining.
Ketchum International. Zeroing in on an even smaller subset of those millennials who are homeowners or actively looking for a house, the survey produced some surprising findings. One of the biggest was the desire for outdoor living space. It was the No. 1 “must-have,” even among those who live in places where outdoor areas cannot be used year round, said Linda Mamet, Tripointe’s vice president for corporate marketing. Other surveys of millennial homeowners and home buyers have produced similar numbers. The National Association of Home Builders’s top must-haves for this group included a patio, front porch and a deck. A survey by Better Homes and Gardens of millennial-aged female homeowners found that a majority of respondents wanted a deck or patio in their next house. Delving more deeply into how millennial households actually use their outdoor spaces, the magazine found that more than half use it for family meals; 71 per cent characterize it as an important area for their family to spend time together; and 70 per cent use it for entertaining, a hugely important activity for this group. Jill Waage, executive editor of Better Homes and Gardens, suggested that an important reason for the popularity of outdoor spaces with millennials is the ease of furnishing them now. Compared with 20 years ago, outdoor furniture is much more affordable and virtually maintenance-free. “You can leave it out there all winter and just hose it off,” she said. Additional findings in Ketchum’s survey led the design team to tailor other features to the perceived tastes of millennials. The closets are
smaller and there is less kitchen storage because the data indicated that this group “wouldn’t own as much stuff,” Mamet said. There is no home office because the survey showed it ranking at the bottom of the millennials’ list of must-haves. As many millennials have shown a keen interest in customizing their living spaces themselves, some interior finishes were selected as examples of DIY projects, said Los Angeles-based Bobby Berk, who designed the interiors. The repurposed wood paneling in the master bedroom is Stikwood, a thin veneer with a sticky tape backing that can be easily installed by a homeowner. The woodlike ceiling beams in the living/kitchen area are actually Fypon, a high-density polyurethane product that a homeowner can easily install and stain, Berk said. The wood deck on one side of the living area is another example of a DIY project. If survey data was an important design input, equally important was the nature of the project. It was a “concept house,” Andrews said. Likening it to a concept car at the annual Detroit Auto Show, he said that the Contemporary Farmhouse was intended to test the waters “well outside of our comfort zone and gauge the response. When you build a concept house, you throw it out there and see what happens.” How has the public responded? About 5,000 visitors toured the house during the International Builders Show in January, Andrews said. Millennials loved it, but so did every other home buyer demographic, including downsizing baby boomers and middle-aged Generation Xers. It turns out that the same things appealed to different groups for different reasons.
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PAVING THE WAY DEBBIE TRAVIS HOUSE TO HOME Dear Debbie; We moved into a new build home and after a year of mud we can now landscape our backyard. It’s large enough to have a patio and grass for the kids to play on. Do you have any suggestions about paving stones that could also be used on our front path? Thanks for your ideas. Beverley Dear Beverley; How exciting to be able to start fresh. You have freedom of choice and can design a space that is tailor-made for your family’s outdoor pastimes. There are several important elements to consider. What kind of hard surface for deck or patio, how much grass and garden space, shaded areas vs sunny spots. Begin by researching what’s available and on trend, and find inspiration through print and the internet. Work within a budget and expect a few surprises. I discovered a great source, Belgard Hardscapes, when checking out patio stones. U.S. website is www.belgard. com. In Canada, www.permacon.ca and www.expocrete.com. Lou Mangiarapina, VP and GM for Belgard, discussed homeowners’ big move outdoors. “We are seeing a major trend in the creation of outdoor entertainment centers that include fireplaces, fire pits, grill islands, brick ovens, water features as well as seating areas,� he notes. This is happening in the cooler climates as well as more temperate areas. Designing with pavers that co-ordinate provides a unified look. Both permeable and interlocking concrete pavers come in a variety of textures and colours, including the sleek look of slate, as well as smooth, modular Lafitt Grana Slabs, which come in large sizes that offer a clean, contemporary style. Porcelain is a hot trend indoors and out. Porcelain and concrete pavers are high quality, porcelain is pricier. They make a unique pattern that can be framed with the concrete slabs. In this open air space, Mega Bergerac and Dublin pavers cover the “floor� with a coloured rectangle to demarcate a carpet under the coffee table. The Brighton fireplace has been designed to enhance the pavers. A grassy area and a garden are also important to you and can be planned easily
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A selection of paving stones from Belgard offers imaginative opportunities for designing your outdoor space. around a patio. Stone pathways are intriguing ways to lead to other parts of the yard. If your garden space is small, container gardens are easy to care for and can be located on the patio Hi Debbie, I need your help! I just moved from a mountain cabin to a city condo and had to take my large, dark leather living room furniture with me. The condo has light weathered wood floors with a beach like feel. I want to lighten the space, not sure how. Also what to put on the free wall. Thanks. Betty Dear Betty This is a big style change
for you, but those beautiful leather chairs and sofa can look splendid in a beach environment too. The trick is to add elements that are light and airy. Paint your walls pale grey or blue. The weathered wood floor and brown furniture blend with any colour. On your free wall build a gallery around a beach or water theme. Combine pictures of boats, boat houses, sand dunes, whatever you like, with a collection of sea shells, pebbles, star fish, which can be framed in Perspex, (a plastic box).
Leggy tables and pole lamps will keep the mood light. For window coverings, choose either sheers, or a lightweight pattern, or white plantation shades. Debbie Travis’ House to Home column is produced by Debbie Travis and Barbara Dingle. Please email your questions to house2home@debbietravis.com. You can follow Debbie on Twitter at www.twitter. com/debbie_travis, and visit Debbie’s new website, www.debbietravis.com.
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The truth about home ventilation STEVE MAXWELL HOUSEWORKS Q: What should I believe about making wet winter windows drier in my house? Our place is eight years old, we run exhaust fans all the time, and every winter we need to dry water off the bottom four inches of each window with a towel. An inspector told us this condensation is a sign of healthy humidity levels, and we shouldn’t get a heat recovery ventilator (HRV) to make the air dryer. What do you think? A: Though I don’t agree with the recommendation of your inspector, there is some truth to his point. Unfortunately there’s a tug-of-war between two opposing factors in many Canadian homes during winter. If a house is dry enough to eliminate all window condensation, the air will be somewhat too dry for comfort. But if you aim for maximum comfort, your windows will almost certainly get too wet from condensation. So, what should you do? My rule of thumb for a happy humidity balance is this: It’s okay if windows have some condensation on them during cold spells, but not enough moisture that it runs down the glass. Running water means humidity is too high. In your case a heat recovery ventilator is what you need. It will lower indoor humidity levels like nothing else can, but there’s more to an HRV than just wet windows. Since there’s running condensation on your windows, indoor air quality probably isn’t great. An HRV will make your air fresher and healthier.
Q: Is it okay to install laminate flooring over indoor/outdoor carpet in my basement? I’ve lived in this house since 1965 and there’s never been any water or dampness in the basement. I’d like to avoid installing a subfloor. The carpet sits directly on top of concrete. A: You’ll probably be fine, but you should test things first. Normally I warn people against installing carpet on concrete basement floors, but only because it often leads to mustiness and trouble. Your 51-year track record certainly proves this isn’t a problem at your place. The real issue is how the laminate will sit on the carpet. Indoor/ outdoor carpet is firm, so I expect the laminate will sit fine. Just to be sure,
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One of the home-built chicken coops at Steve Maxwell’s place. There’s no floor under the screened section, so hens have access to fresh grass every time the coop is moved. buy one bundle of flooring, click it together, walk on it and see how it goes. I suspect the carpet will behave just like a heavy-duty foam underlay, so there’s no need to apply anything under the laminate. Another issue to watch for is flatness. Laminates require very flat support. About ¼-inch of deviation over a 10-foot floor area is all they can tolerate. Move your bundle of clicked-together flooring around and see how it performs underfoot in various places. If the laminate flexes when you step on it, the floor isn’t flat enough. Cutting laminate requires a special blade because the top layer is so tough and
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Q: What’s it really like keeping backyard chickens? I want to get a small flock, but my wife is dead set against it. A: Chickens can make a mess of your backyard or they can be very neat and tidy. It all depends on how you keep them. I know from experience that a movable chicken coop gives hens constant access to fresh grass, while allowing
the lawn to recover after a day or two of “grazing” in one place. Hens don’t crow like roosters do, and there is never any odour from four or six hens kept in a movable coop. I can’t offer much help on the diplomatic front, except to say that keeping your own laying hens gives you fresh free-run eggs each morning, the birds enjoy a terrific life, hens love to eat vegetable scraps and they’re fun enough to keep that backyard chickens are definitely trending. Steve Maxwell helps Canadians make the most of their homes, gardens and properties. Visit him online at BaileyLineRoad.com
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Ideas for real-life condo design DAVID FERGUSON CREATIVE SPACE
Look through almost any condominium advertisements across the country and you will see ads touting the size of their units as larger than average. Larger-than-average square footage; taller ceilings, bigger windows, more storage, extra extras. Try to get an answer as to what is considered average in this country, and you will get a mind-numbing array of figures and statistics, but no real answer. A Google search of three Canadian cities suggests that the average condo size in Toronto is 750 square feet, Vancouver is 800 square feet, and Moncton is 1,200 square feet. All very impressive statistics to look at, but not being a statistician I was unable to determine whether that was based on a studio or a one-bedroom. Perhaps a two bedroom condo? My point, and the cruel reality, is that new condominium spaces are generally smaller than older ones. No one should be surprised to see a bachelor apartment of 300 square feet or less. The current micro home fad may be fun to watch on television, but living one’s daily life in such a diminutive domicile may not be quite as easy as it looks. For some people, these condos are, financially speaking, the only achievable first step on the property ladder. Statistics suggest that one in eight Canadians lives in or owns a condominium, which is defined as a high-rise or low-rise dwelling in a complex of dwellings that are directed and maintained by a Board. A condo can be a single family house, a string of townhouses, a three-bedroom luxury penthouse or, as I have illustrated here, a 550-square foot studio apartment in a high-rise. I made three, basic assumptions about what most of us want in a comfortable home: 1. We want to sleep in a bed that is ready when we are and does not need to be pulled out, up, in or over. Sofa beds, Murphy beds and futons are great as temporary sleeping accommodations for guests, but there is no feeling quite like crawling into your own, readymade bed whenever you like. In a studio apartment, a windowless area is often defined as a dining area or work space because, by law, a room must have a point of egress, or an exit (a door or window). As long as you can safely exit the area in an emergency, a niche or alcove could provide you with a large enough space for your comfortable, single-purpose bedroom. Even if it appears large enough, a walk-in closet with a door is not an appropriate space for a bed. Using it as a bedroom can be downright dangerous because closets almost never have adequate ventilation, and their door locks may be designed to open only one way. Furthermore, anyone sleeping in such a space may be unable to hear emergency warnings. The only way to convert a large, walk-in closet into a sleeping area is to completely remove the door and enlarge the opening, preferably opening the whole wall. Only your condo corporation or builder can tell you if that is possible. 2. We want a kitchen where we can maintain a pantry of food, and where we can cook a full meal without feeling like we’re working out of an airplane galley. Eating out is fun once in a while, but eating at home is more practical and certainly more economical. Having friends over for a meal is not only good fun, it’s also personally satisfying. If you’re lucky enough to be buying a condominium
in its early, pre-construction phase, find out what you can do to make the kitchen into something better than what the developers present. As important as these spaces are, developers are not selling kitchens, they are selling spaces with cabinets, counters and basic appliances. It’s up to you to make it into the space you want or need it to be. If it seems too small, find out how it can be made bigger; if the proposed appliances are sub-standard sizes, look into the cost and feasibility of standard or upgraded appliances. Most condo kitchens will not have a pantry, but perhaps yours can, with some creative rejigging of walls. Most condo kitchens have a narrow eatat counter, but few have a spacious dining surface where meals are prepared and served, like yours can. The kitchen is one of those areas where, if you are inexperienced but want the best, you would be wise to call in a professional to help plan the space and negotiate the changes with the builder. 3. At least on occasion, we all enjoy watching tele-
vision. Depending on just how much you enjoy your TV screen, ensure that your living room furniture is arranged to get the best image and sound from your viewing positions. You may be limited in deciding which wall will house the one-eyed monster, so the seating should be arranged to accommodate the manufacturer’s suggested distances. If you havenít yet purchased your television, take a floor plan to the store where you will buy it and seek their advice for the best arrangement. At times, some of us enjoy watching television from our bed. Two televisions in a tiny apartment may be overkill, but it’s something for videophiles to keep in mind when planning a one-room home. Read more about real life in a tiny condo at my blog www.topcreativespaceideas.com David Ferguson is a regular contributor to CBC Radio’s Ontario Today. Write to David at: david.ferguson@ hotmail.ca.
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AIR Compressor, 3 gal. or 11.4 L, paid $149.99 plus a 2/1 nailer, drives, nails and narrow crown staples, pd. $119.99. Used once. Will sell both for $175. 403-309-7387, 392-6138 BENCH Grinder, 1/3 HP, $25.; Dremel Tool Kit with base, $40.; Metal Folding table, $15. 403-346-6539
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Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514
Stereos TV's, VCRs
1730
SONY STEREO Component System, $30. 403-358-5247
Misc. for Sale
1760
100 VHS movies, $75 for all. 403-885-5020 2 ELECTRIC LAMPS, $20. 403-885-5020 5TH WHEEL tail gate, $257; Dodge truck box, 8’ with tail lights and gate, $1500 obo; outdoor cooker 2 burner camp stove, $75; tie down bar for Dodge Dakota, $50; aluminum tool box, $200. 403-358-6579. Apt. size humidifier, $20; 2 picnic coolers, $25 for both; vegetable steamer, $20; and 2 Mexican blankets, $20 for both. 403-309-5494 CAMPING dishes, unbreakable, Durawere Set. $35. Coleman Propane lantern, $50. Coleman Propane Camp Stove, $100. 403-343-6044 COFFEE Maker, under counter, $30. 403-343-6044 COPPER clad aluminum #2, booster cables $40. 403-343-6044 GOLF cart, large wheeled, used 2 times, $50; and Singer sewing machine in 3 drawer desk, $70. 403-346-4462 GRILL, 3 in 1, Hamilton Beach. New still in box. $40. 403-358-5247 SOCCER BOOKS, (3) plus box of player cards. $35. 403-314-9603 SUITCASES (3) $10. Stepping Stool, Oak $100. Gas Barbecue, Portable. $20. 403-358-5247 VIDEO Photo Tripod, extended height, 143 cm. $40. 403-346-6539 WATER HOSE REEL, $35. 403-885-5020
Cats
1830
KITTENS, 1 Siamese and 1 Burman, $50 each, and 1 grey and white kitten for free. 403-887-3649
Sporting Goods
1860
INVERSION Table, $200. 403-343-6044
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
MOTLEY George Raymond Sept. 15, 1943 - June 2, 2016 George was born in Red Deer Alberta to his father George Raymond Motley and Freda Mary (Sutton) Motley. He married Linda Jean (Mayhew) Motley on February 18, 1967 in Red Deer, Alberta. George was survived by the love of his life Linda, Son Dean (Kristi) Motley, Daughters Melissa (Mike) Motley and Jana (Mark) Ogilvie. Grandchildren Jessica (Eric) Loveseth, Alyssa (Darren) Prediger, Adam (Allie) Motley, Trevor (Jennalee) Ogilvie, Kristen (Keenan) Hutton, Troy Ogilvie, Clinton Motley, Madi (Neal) Motley. Great grandchildren Willa, Gus and Oscar Loveseth; Braden and Taylor Prediger; Ryder and Nash Motley; Skyler, Dexter and Shiloh Hutton. Also survived by his Mother Freda Motley and his Brother Bill (Wendy) Motley. As well as many other family members and friends. Special thanks for the excellent attention by his doctors and care team at the Lacombe palliative Care unit. A memorial service will be held at Crossroads Church in Red Deer, Alberta at 1 pm on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Lacombe Palliative Care Society 5430 47 Ave Lacombe AB, T4L 1G8. Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM of Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. 403-782-3366 403-843-3388 “A Caring Family, Caring For Families For 40 Years”
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Rocky Support Services is seeking an individual who is looking for an opportunity to use their experience in business to expand relationships with local employers and identify employment opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. The Employment Manager has the responsibility to develop relationships with local businesses and identify employment opportunities for adults with disabilities that would add value to the business and match the career interests of the individual. This is a leadership position that will capitalize on your business experience and successful track record working with teams to maximize successful employment placements for clients and business. The Program specializes in providing career planning, development, training and support to adults with developmental disabilities to be successfully employed with local businesses. Rocky Support Services Society is an accredited agency and registered under the Alberta Societies Act. Qualifications: ~ Post-secondary education in business and at least five (5) years’ experience ~ Strong leadership and organizational skills ~ Valid drivers license Rocky Support Services Society offers a benefit package and employee friendly policies. Closing Date: June 13, 2016 Please Mail, Fax or Email a resume and cover letter to: Linda Bozman, Director of Administrative Services Rocky Support Services Society PO Box 1120 Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 1A8 Phone: 403-8445-4080 x 102 Fax: 403-845-6951 Email: lbozman@ rockysupportservices.ca
Restaurant/ Hotel
820
JJAM Management (1987) Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Requires to work at these Red Deer, AB locations: 5111 22 St. 37444 HWY 2 S 37543 HWY 2N 700 3020 22 St. Food Service Supervisor Req’d permanent shift weekend day and evening both full and part time. 10 Vacancies, $13.75 /hr. + medical, dental, life and vision benefits. Start ASAP. Job description www.timhortons.com Experience 1 yr. to less than 2 yrs. Education not req’d. Apply in person or fax resume to: 403-314-1303
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Oriole Park
55 INGLIS CRES. June 3, 4 & 5 Fri. 5-8, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-1 MOVING SALE Something For Everyone!
ESTATE garage sale, 2 O’Brien Cres., Sat.. June 4, 9 - 9, furniture, household items, and much, much more. LOTS OF STUFF.
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Sunnybrook
Lancaster Meadows 42 & 43 LORD CLOSE MULTI FAMILY - Moving June 3, 4 & 5: Fri. 11 - 8, Sat. 9 - 4, Sun. 10 - 3, Furniture, kitchen & more..
Victoria Park
West Park
GARAGE SALE 105 ARCHIBALD CRES. Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 4, 2016
West Lake
#10 SUTTON CLOSE June 3 & 4 Fri. 10 - 6, Sat. 9 - 4 Camping, 2005 Caravan, toys/clothing, misc etc.... Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!
314 WEBSTER Dr. Multi family. No early birds Fri. June 3, 2-8, Sat. June 4, 10-4. Household items, tools, toys, Harley Davidson baby clothes & stroller, pics, and much more.
38 WISHART ST. June 2, 3 & 4
Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 11 am - 6 pm Tools, housewares, toys, garden supplies and more!
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Accounting
1010
INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351
Contractors
1100
BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/Patios/RV pads Sidewalks/Driveways Dean 403-505-2542 BRIDGER CONST. LTD. We do it all! 403-302-8550
CONCRETE???
We’ll do it all...Free est. Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197 Start your career! See Help Wanted COUNTERTOP replacement. Kitchen reno’s. Wes 403-302-1648 DALE’S HOME RENO’S Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301
Contractors
1100
DAMON INTERIORS
Drywall, tape, texture, Fully licensed & insured. Free Estimates. Call anytime Dave, 403-396-4176 Tired of Standing? Find something to sit on in Classifieds
1160
Entertainment
DANCE DJ SERVICES 587-679-8606
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 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT
Massage Therapy
1280
FANTASY SPA
Elite Retreat, Finest in VIP Treatment.
10 - 2am Private back entry
403-341-4445
Misc. Services
1290
5* JUNK REMOVAL
Property clean up 505-4777
Painters/ Decorators
1310
JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. Free Est. 403-872-8888 LAUREL TRUDGEON Residential Painting and Colour Consultations. 403-342-7801.
Roofing
1370
PRECISE ROOFING LTD. 15 Yrs. Exp., Ref’s Avail. WCB covered, fully Licensed & Insured. 403-896-4869 QUALITY work at an affordable price. Joe’s Roofing. Re-roofing specialist. Fully insured. Insurance claims welcome. 10 yr. warranty on all work. 403-350-7602
Seniors’ Services
1372
HELPING HANDS Home Supports for Seniors. Cooking, cleaning, companionship. At home or facility. 403-346-7777
Yard Care
1430
TREE /YARD CARE, Paintinglife, FREE JUNK Removal, Garage estimates, residential commercial, 403-877-0658. Door Service. 403-358-1614 TUSCANY PAINTING 403-598-2434
YARD CARE Call Ryan @ 403-348-1459
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Sporting Goods
1860
WANTED TO BUY, FOLD-AWAY cot/table for exercising. Must be clean and in good condition. 403-346-5360 Looking for a new pet? Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.
Collectors' Items
1870
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rentals CLASSIFICATIONS
FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390
Houses/ Duplexes
3020
3 BDRM. upper Áoor in house, near schools and transportation, good for ANTIQUE Railroad Train family of 4, 950/mo. Set, 65 yrs. old. Complete 403-343-6229 or set of 40 pieces & book 403-304-3979 volumes. Like New $800. 4 LEVEL split, 4 bdrm., 2 403-845-3292, 895-2337 full bath, near schools and transportation, $1350/mo. Travel or room for rent at $500/mo. incld’s util. 403-343-6229 Packages or 403-304-3979 TRAVEL ALBERTA GRANDVIEW 4 bdrm.,, Alberta offers 3 bath 5 appls. , fenced, SOMETHING N/S, $1250./mo. + util. for everyone. 403-350-4230 Make your travel HOUSE in Lacombe, 2 plans now. bdrm., 2 bath, $995/mo. Looking for a place 403-782-7156 / 403-357-7465 to live? LARGE 1/2 duplex, newly Take a tour through the reno’d, downtown area, CLASSIFIEDS across from park, responsible family preferred, $1,200/mo., dd same, 403-347-3149 LICENCED for group home in Lacombe, 8 bdrm., 3 bath, 2 Àreplaces, dbl. garage, $2,995/mo. 403-782-7156 403-357-7465 MOUNTVIEW, across from school, 4 bdrm., dbl. garage,, lrg. lot backs onto park, fully dev., 2 full baths, new reno’s, 5 appls., $1549 + utils. July 1. Call Alex 403-519-2944 QUIET, mature couple looking to rent a 2-3 bedroom house w/ fenced yard in Lacombe. 403-783-7417. No Saturday calls. SYLVAN: fully furn. rentals incld’s all utils. & cable. $550 - $1300. By the week or month. 403-880-0210
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For delivery of Flyers, Wednesday and Friday ONLY 2 DAYS A WEEK CLEARVIEW RIDGE CLEARVIEW TIMBERSTONE LANCASTER VANIER WOODLEA/ WASKASOO DEER PARK GRANDVIEW EASTVIEW MICHENER MOUNTVIEW ROSEDALE GARDEN HEIGHTS MORRISROE Call Prodie at 403-314-4301
ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Wednesday and Friday ONLY 2 DAYS A WEEK
Condos/ Townhouses
3030
2 BDRM. townhouse w/5 appls, avail. immed. rent $895. 403-314-0209 2 BDRM. townhouse/ condo, 5 appls., 2 blocks from Collicutt Centre. $1225/mo. + utils., inclds. condo fees. 403-616-3181
SEIBEL PROPERTY ONE MONTH FREE 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 $1000. SD $500. 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
Manufactured Homes
3040
,
4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes
WESTPARK 2 bdrm. 4-plex, 4 appls. Rent $925/mo. d.d. $650. Avail. now or July 1 403-304-5337
Suites
3060
1 BDRM apt. above Weis Western Wear. Quiet single person preferred. no pets, $750 rent/dd. 403-347-3149
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2 BDRM. lrg. suite adult bldg, free laundry, very clean, quiet, Avail. now or JULY 1. $900/mo., S.D. $650. 403-304-5337 ADULT 2 BDRM. spacious suites 3 appls., heat/water incl’d., ADULT ONLY BLDG, no pets, Oriole Park. 403-986-6889
CITY VIEW APTS.
2 bdrm in Clean, quiet, newly reno’d adult building. Rent $900 S.D. $700. Avail. immed. Near hospital. No pets. 403-318-3679 GLENDALE, 2 bdrm., $800/mo., D.D. $850, N/S, no pets, no partiers. 403-346-1458 Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds
Boats & Marine
homes 4000-4190
Realtors & Services
4010
WatersEdge Marina
Boat Slips Available For Sale or Rent Sylvan Lake, AB 403.318.2442 info@watersedgesylvan.com www.watersedgesylvan.com
Tires, Parts Acces.
HERE TO HELP & HERE TO SERVE Call GORD ING at RE/MAX real estate central alberta 403-341-9995
Houses For Sale
4020
LIKE NEW energy efÀcient, 2 bdrm. bungalow w/single garage, covered deck, cedar fenced yard, & 5 appls., all this for only $94,500. Call Wayne Sommers/Sutton 403-318-9114
4090
Homes
2 BDRM. mobile home, stove fridge, washer, dryer in Rimbey Mobile Home Park. Good cond. $19,500. obo. 1-780-465-7107
Rental incentives avail. 1 & 2 bdrm. adult bldg. only, N/S, No pets. 403-596-2444
NEW Glendale reno’d 1 & 2 bdrm. apartments, rent $750, last month of lease free, immed. occupancy. 403-596-6000
Opposite Hospital 2 bdrm. apt. w/balcony, adults only, no pets heat/water incld. $875. 403-346-5885
PENHOLD 1 bdrm., 4 appls., inclds. heat & water, no pets, $760/mo. 348-6594 PENHOLD, deluxe 3 bdrm., hrdwd. Árs., inclds. heat and water, $1100. 403-348-6594
THE NORDIC
Income Property
RARE OPPORTUNITY 2 CLEARVIEW MEADOWS 4 plexes, side by side, $639,000. ea. 403-391-1780
Industrial Property
TWO - 2 bdrm. suites downtown area, above store, at 5115 Gaetz Ave. Quiet person preferred $950/mo., $950 d.d. partial utils. paid., high security 347-3149
3090
ROOM, all utils. and cable incl’d, $450/mo. Call or text 403-598-6386 TWO fully furn. rooms, all util. incl., Deer Park, AND Rosedale, 403-877-1294
4150
SMALL ofÀce storage etc. Unit approx., 8x20, not on skids, all steel & insulated w/power & furnace. 8x12 Calf shed w/Áoor & doors. Call 403-347-6455
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QUEEN’S BUSINESS PARK New industrial bay, 2000 sq. ft. footprint, $359,000. or for Rent. 403-391-1780
Buildings For Sale
Rental incentives avail. 1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S, No pets. 403-596-2444
4100
4 Plexes/ ANDERS Offices 6 Plexes BOWER wegot HIGHLAND GREEN 2 BDRM. suite in 4-plex, Downtown OfÀ ce 4 appls., Rent $875. DD. INGLEWOOD Large waiting room, $650. incld’s water sewer, 2 ofÀces & storage room, JOHNSTONE & garbage 346-7917, 403-346-5885 KENTWOOD 877-5070. CLASSIFICATIONS RIVERSIDE ACROSS from park, 5000-5300 2 bdrm. 4-plex, 1 1/2 bath, MEADOWS Pasture 4 appls. Rent $925/mo. PINES d.d. $650. Avail. now or SUNNYBROOK July 1. 403-304-5337 PASTURE Motorcycles SOUTHBROOKE North Red Deer. 10 GLENDALE cow/calf pairs, no bulls, no WEST LAKE 2 Bdrm. 4-plex, 4 appls., yearlings. 403-346-5885 $925. incl. sewer, water & WEST PARK garbage. D.D. $650,
wheels
3180
Call Tammy at 403-314-4306
Avail. now or July 1. 403-304-5337
CARRIERS NEEDED
3 bdrm., 1-1/2 bath, $975. rent, s.d. $650, incl water sewer and garbage. Avail. now or July 1st. 403-304-5337 TWO WEEKS FREE CLEARVIEW, 4 plex 2 bdrm. + den (bdrm), 1 1/2 baths, $975.mo. n/s, no pets, . 403-391-1780
For CENTRAL ALBERTA LIFE 1 day a week INNISFAIL PENHOLD LACOMBE SYLVAN LAKE OLDS BLACKFALDS PONOKA STETTLER Call Sandra at 403- 314-4303
ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED INNISFAIL 6 DAYS A WEEK BY 6:30 AM Call Joanne at 403- 314-4308
ORIOLE PARK
Mobile Lot
3190
PADS $450/mo. Brand new park in Lacombe. Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., 2 bath. As Low as $75,000. Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820 Buying or Selling your home? Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds
2008 SUZUKI C109, 1800 CC No shortage of power ALL the Bells & Whistles!! 44,600 kms.
MINT CONDITION Never laid down.
$7600. o.b.o. (403)318-4653 Red Deer
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2011 SPRINGDALE by Keystone 31’ travel trailer in mint cond., 3’ x 14’ slide, electric awning, jacks and hitch lift, rotating tv - to view in living room or bedroom, 2 - 30 lb. propane tanks, equalizer hitch, $19,000 obo. lwschroh@hotmail.com or 403-347-9067 Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY
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5180
BUG deÁector, $100. 403-358-6579.
SPACIOUS 1,150 ft. duplex condo in Michener Place, one bdrm with ensuite, LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. walk-in closet, den, baseSUITES. 25+, adults only ment 60 % Ànished with n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 bdrm., full bath, rec room, rear deck with awning, 2 LIMITED TIME car garage, only 459,900. OFFER: Call 403-505-8625. One free year of Telus No agents pls. internet & cable AND one CELEBRATIONS month’s rent FREE on 2 HAPPEN EVERY DAY bedrooms! Renovated IN CLASSIFIEDS suites in central location. Cat friendly. leasing@ rentmidwest.com Manufactured 1(888)482-1711
MORRISROE MANOR
5160
CLASSIFICATIONS
1 BDRM. apt. avail. immed. $800 + power. Call Bob 403-872-3400.
Rooms For Rent
RURAL 20,000 sq. ft. mobile home pad, 2.5 mi. N. Hwy 42 on Hwy. 816 incd’s 24x30’ garage. Sewer & water Free. Call Tim McRae, Maxwell Real Estate Solutions. 403-350-1562
3050
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Pity the poor yard. It receives constant care and attention during the spring and summer, but let a few dry spells or heavy downpours mar its beauty and efficiency and suddenly it’s the bad guy. Maybe it’s time to hit the reset button. Adjustments to your landscape can conserve water, prevent erosion and produce a healthy yard that you can be proud of for its low impact on the environment. Sustainable design is the hottest trend for residential landscapes, according to a recent survey by the American Society of Landscape Architects. The results revealed that members expect the greatest consumer demand for residential outdoor-design elements that are environmentally sustainable, reduce water costs and require little maintenance. Harvesting rainwater and greywater took the top spot in the survey of landscape projects expected to have the highest demand in 2016. Also popular are native and drought-tolerant plants, permeable paving, rain gardens, low-maintenance landscapes and water-efficient irrigation. Laura Allen, author of The Water-Wise Home and co-founder of Greywater Action, a collaborative that leads work— Laura Allen shops and presentations on greywater — water coming from sinks, showers and washing machines — believes that many conventional landscapes prevent water from being used as a liquid asset. “Most yards are designed without consideration for the climate and natural rainfall patterns,” she said. “People often shape their landscapes to remove rainwater from the property, and then they have to water more.” She advocates designing a landscape to capture the rainwater so it will soak into the ground and deeply charge the soil with moisture. You can start small and make incremental changes to the landscape. Consider consulting with a landscape-design professional who specializes in sustainable practices to get an idea of the scope of the work. “People can choose the easiest projects for their landscape,” Allen said. “They can put in a simple rainwater-catchment system that will collect free water the first time it rains. If they build a greywater system using their washing machine water, they can build it in one or two days. And then every time they do laundry, they will be irrigating a portion of their landscape.” Choose native plants that coexist rather than compete with the environment. Once established, the vegetation requires little water beyond normal rainfall. “People can have plants that sustain themselves just from the rainwater,” said Allen, who lives in Los Angeles. “Native plants are great to grow, but people have more options. They can choose plants from other regions of the world that have similar rainfall patterns. In California, we can grow plants from similar climate regions like South Africa and Australia.” At Sterling Custom Homes in Austin, Customer Selection Manager Christine Mann said home buyers have the option to choose drought-resistant plants. The builder’s website lists several plants that thrive in the Texas Hill Country, including Jerusalem Sage, a bright-yellow hardy plant native to the Mediterranean region. “The landscaper reviews the design, what customers are looking for, and they will discuss what they want to put in the flower beds,” Mann said. “If they say, ‘I don’t want to water much,’ the landscaper will go for more drought-resistant plants.” Many civic landscapes showcase demonstration sites that are designed to encourage responsible landscaping. If you visit the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, find inspiration for a water-wise landscape at the Speedwell Foundation Conservation Carousel. Near the menagerie of colorful hand-carved animals is a rain garden strategically placed to intercept stormwater runoff and hold it until it can be fully absorbed into the ground. It’s one example of how the zoo, a conservation organization, demonstrates good stewardship at the 163-acre park through sustainable practices, said Jennifer Daniels, the zoo’s senior landscape architect. “The Smithsonian has an LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold directive for our large projects,” she said. “Animals have a relationship with the land. We are obligated to do the right thing.” At the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond, stormwater-management technologies are used as a model for low-impact development. The Rainkeepers program aims to encourage behaviours that reduce the flow of stormwater and pollutants into the city’s stormwater-sewer system. To fully appreciate sustainable landscaping, consider the animosity that can grow between neighbours over runoff that damages property. Such disputes can get ugly and frustrating unless homeowners work together. Effective stormwater management is the goal of an ongoing collaboration between Jennifer Horn, a landscape architect in the Washington area, and her clients in the Bannockburn neighbourhood of Bethesda, Md. Horn has been working with Juliette Searight and her husband, David Evans, on their landscape for about four years. Last summer, as the couple’s home was renovated, a dumpster was parked a few feet uphill of their home. During a torrential downpour, debris blocked the flow of water between the dumpster and the street. Taking the path of least resistance, the water travelled through a neighbouring yard and down a slope to Searight and Evans’s home. About five centimetres of water flooded their patio, covering it with mud. Their neighbors, Cheryl and James Dodwell, hired Horn to help them manage the water’s flow after that incident. “We’ve lived here for 16 years, and these water issues have become worse over time,” said Cheryl Dodwell. “We’re noticing the impact of these big storms and deluges more lately. I feel terrible when some of our mulch ends up in our neighbours’ back yard.”
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