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THE SHOW CAN’T GO ON A SHORTAGE OF VIABLE VENUES IS HURTING RED DEER’S THEATRE SCENE

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deer’s theatre scene is drying up because local venues are either too expensive, too big, or too booked up for smaller-budget productions, say some directors.

“I’ve been at this a decade and it’s never been worse than it is now,” said Matt Grue, artistic director of Ignition Theatre, who cancelled last year’s season because of a lack of affordable, accessible venue space.

“We had two productions lined up and ready to go, but we could not make dates work at the Scott Block.”

With other facilities being “astronomically expensive” to rent, the affordable Scott Block is getting a lot of use by local companies, added Grue.

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Theatre and Bull Skit, who operates the privately owned venue, is working towards a goal of having something happening most weekends at the Scott Block, including wedding receptions, meetings and conferences, and performances by both in-town and out-oftown musicians and entertainers.

Grue noted Bull Skit sketch comedy and improv, Red Deer Players, Tree House Youth Theatre, Slumland Productions and other troupes are all booking the downtown space, so it’s difficult to get in on consecutive weekends — “and by difficult, I mean literally impossible.”

The venue situation has caused Grue to also pass on having a 2017-18 Ignition Theatre season.

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Logan Shave (playing ‘Victim’), right, interacts with Layne Zazalak (playing ‘Hostage’) during a scene from RDC’s student production, ‘A Patchwork Odyssey,’ at their first rehearsal; Sharon Lightbown rehearses her original one-act-play in the Nickle Studio at the Memorial Centre; Trysten Luck performs his Laban creation, ‘Another Day on Duty’ during RDC’s Student Showcase; Professor Harold Hill played by Josiah Albers plays his convincing sham on the people of a small town in Iowa in the Koinonia Christian School production of ‘The Music Man.’ RED DEER WEATHER

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Saturday, June 25, 2016

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WALKING WITH FRIENDS Celebrating a spirit of friendship, the Native Friendship Centre in Red Deer held an event on Friday called the Walk for Friendship. A group of about 25 people made their way across Gaetz Avenue on their way to Rotary Park, where they organized a barbecue for supporters of the Native Friendship Centre.

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All of Red Deer College’s facilities were found

by Lane to be too expensive for extended theatrical runs. The RDC Arts Centre, Margaret Parsons Theatre and Studio A are also nearly booked up with college-related events, such as student and faculty recitals and plays.

Jason Frizzell, dean of Red Deer College’s School of Creative Arts, confirmed teaching and learning “takes priority over trying to encourage community use” of RDC facilities.

As for the time that’s left over for non-school uses, Frizzell maintained rental costs are comparable to that of similar venues in other cities.

Although he declined to release rental amounts for RDC venues because of many variables, online price lists can be found for comparable venues at the University of Calgary. The 500-seat University Theatre and 384-seat Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall each have a one-day single performance fee of $1,100, as well as an additional fee of $550 for a second performance or rehearsal held on the same day.

“The rates for all our facilities are (determined) on a case-by-case basis,” said Frizzell, noting the price depends on who the user is, what kind of times are needed, and how much technical support is written into the deal. Fees must cover the salaries of unionized college technicians and security staff — which are needed to be on hand for liability reasons, he added. “We try to be competitive. We do market comparisons.”

The most underused RDC facility is the downtown Welikoklad Event Centre’s 300-seat theatre, which Frizzell said still needs to be properly marketed.

Lane doesn’t know why this facility, an ideal size for most local theatre productions, can’t be made more accessible to the community.

Some Red Deer artists have suggested the City of Red Deer offer to subsidize the rental cost of this facility for local groups. But neither the college nor the city have discussed this option.

Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer suggests it could be a less-than-ideal arrangement since the city wouldn’t have control over what happens with a college-owned venue. Although city officials answer regular calls of complaint from the community about the high cost of RDC facilities, Veer said they can only pass these concerns on to the college.

“We can’t make RDC change its rates,” said Tara O’Donnell, the city’s culture superintendent, who sits on the board that negotiates public access with college representatives.

The city does have more control over the first of two smaller venues that Lane also checked out — the Snell Auditorium in the Red Deer Public Library.

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SPACE: Fewer theatre options With the “battle” for space adding to his struggle to find large enough audiences for Ignition’s cutting-edge shows, he wonders whether Red Deer has much appetite for semi-professional theatre. The Red Deer College theatre graduate, who still laments the 2011 closure of the private The Matchbox theatre due to a lack of municipal funding support, plans to instead focus on making a local feature film.

Lori Lane, a member of Red Deer Players, believes problems around finding performance and rehearsal spaces has resulted in far fewer theatre options than when Red Deer’s population was smaller and people still turned up in droves to watch large-cast community musicals, such as Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar.

“We used to have the kind of shows that would excite LORI LANE people,” said Lane. “But there’s no way we could cover the costs now …”

She carried out a personal survey to prove rental fees have become a big hurdle. Lane called each venue to see if she could book a local space over three consecutive weekends for staging a local non-profit group’s production.

She wasn’t surprised to find that the only real option was the Scott Block.

Only about $7 of each $25 theatre ticket would go towards paying for the Scott Block venue. By comparison, the expense of renting the 300-seat theatre in Red Deer College’s Welikoklad Event Centre would eat up $20 of each $25 theatre ticket, said Lane. “It’s three times the cost.”

But the trouble with the Scott Block is that a three-weekend block of time needs to be booked about 10 months in advance, she added — long before most volunteer-run theatre groups can solidify their production plans.

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But she found both the Snell and the Nickle Studio (upstairs at Central Alberta Theatre’s studio) had serious space limitations for theatrical productions.

“You can’t sell enough tickets to make up your costs.”

As for Red Deer’s Second World War-era Memorial Centre, operated by Central Alberta Theatre, Lane concluded the 700-seat venue is too big and too booked up. It can also be expensive. The rental rate ranges from $1,200 a day for out-of-town users to a daily $400 minimum for local non-profit groups.

But that minimum rate could be applied for the entire three-week period, even if a play was only running Thursday to Saturday for three consecutive weeks. Lane was told that with a theatre set taking up the entire stage, the venue might not be usable for other groups for the dates between performances.

In that case, she said, “we can’t even consider a three-week block.”

The Memorial Centre’s technical/operations manager Darrel Dixon said he tries to work out rates to fit small budgets without depriving the non-profit CAT of rental revenue. Dixon believes the $400 daily minimum wouldn’t be too big a burden for non-profit groups that can fill the whole Memorial Centre with a paying audience. But for groups that can’t, it would be a challenge, he admitted.

Lane feels Red Deer should follow the example of many smaller communities, such as Medicine Hat, St. Albert and Morinville and build its own municipal performing arts space. The Red Deer Symphony, which now uses the 600-seat RDC Arts Centre Mainstage, has also been lobbying for the construction of an acoustically excellent theatre so the orchestra can expand its audience.

Even the general Red Deer populace put a new performing arts centre at No. 4 on a local wish list for capital projects.

In spite of this, City of Red Deer councillors still pushed the project way down its own priority list, to a decade or more in the future.

But a feasibility study could happen much sooner.

Veer said local arts groups will have a say starting in 2017, when the city starts a community consultation process.

If enough public demand is shown for a new performing arts centre, she added it could be moved up the list.

Lane hopes to get local arts groups rallying for the project for the sake of a more artistically vibrant community. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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Wellness project to support victim services teams RECEIVES $200K GRANT FROM DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CANADA

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF

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Minister of Justice Kathleen Ganley met some victim services dogs at the annual general meeting of the Alberta Police Based Victim Services Association held at the Radisson Hotel on Friday.

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Help is on the way for victim services staff and volunteers to access mental health support and training to manage emotional and physical stress.

The Provincial Wellness Team Project received a $200,000 grant from the Department of Justice Canada to launch the Provincial Wellness Team Project to provide police-based victim service program managers with direct access to psychological support and professional guidance so managers can be a resource for staff and volunteers who may be impacted by the demands of their roles.

The aim of the project is to increase collaborative supportive networks while reducing staff turnover.

Program managers in the northwest region of Alberta were recently trained in Grande Prairie and further sessions are planned for both Edmonton and Calgary in the summer.

The project will be rolled out across the province in the fall.

“Many police agencies, especially in smaller communities, do not have the resources to support their victim services teams with professional mental health care,” said Brian Turpin, president of the Alberta Police-Based Victim Services Association which held its annual general meeting at the Radisson Hotel on Friday.

Justice Minister Kathleen Ganley said provincial funding to continue the project will have to be looked at in due course as the government faces its significant challenges.

“New programs are challenging right now, but as I understand it, the pilot project funding from the federal government is intended to carry them for a little while,” said Ganley after the meeting.

She told attendees that her ministry is working on a plan to implement recommendations from the auditor general on how best to use the Victims of Crime Fund.

The fund, that provides financial benefits to eligible victims of violent crime and grants to groups, has been growing over 15 years and has accumulated a surplus expected to reach $56 million by 2016.

“We take the recommendations and the needs of victims in this province seriously. Our province believes that victims need to be treated with dignity, compassion and respect.”

The fund is mostly generated from the 15 per cent surcharge collected from all provincial statue fines and selected federal statue convictions. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Saturday, June 25, 2016

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Photo exhibit challenges First Nation stereotypes

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Photo by SUSAN ZIELINSKI/ Advocate staff

Photographer Maria Buffalo is one of 11 youth from Maskwacis whose photos are part of the Photovoice exhibit at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. in Maskwacis.

Allan Sinclair, executive director of Red Deer with Alberta Health Services, Central Zone, said Photovoice will create a more welcoming atmosphere for First Nation hospital patients and visitors and will also help those patients recover faster.

A total of 39 photographs in the Photovoice project are on permanent display around the hospital. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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BRIEFS RCMP release sketch of suspect in attempted child abduction Sylvan Lake RCMP have released a composite drawing of a man who tried to get a 12-year-old boy into his vehicle on Wednesday.

At about 4 p.m. a 12-yearold boy was approached by the man who was driving an older grey Honda four-door car near Mother Theresa School in the area of Old Boomer Road in Sylvan Lake.

The man drove up to the boy, grabbed him by the arm and then tried to pull him into his vehicle. The youth was able to free himself and run to safety.

The suspect is described as Caucasian, between 25 to 30 years of age, medium to heavy SUSPECT build, bald, wearing a black hoodie with the hood pulled over his head and wearing sunglasses. One of the tires on the vehicle had a black rim.

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property worth more than $5,000; dangerous operation of motor vehicle; possession of weapon for dangerous purpose; unauthorized possession of firearm; seven charges of failing to comply with a recognizance; and resisting or obstructing a peace officer.

He was denied bail at a hearing in Calgary provincial court on Friday and is scheduled to appear in Red Deer provincial court on July 12.

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Visitors to Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre can get a glimpse of the beauty of Maskwacis through photographs taken by youth involved in the Photovoice project.

Eleven youth, age 15 to 19, participated and used creative photography to capture healthy, strong and resilient images in response to incomplete and negative perceptions people often have of Maskwacis through media reports.

The photos also promote the community’s strengths for the benefit of its youth.

Photovoice photographer Maria Buffalo, 15, a student at Ermineskin Junior Senior High School, said it’s important to break First Nation stereotypes.

“We are a fast growing population and we’ve been here for a long time going unnoticed. Things like (Photovoice) are very important to me and self identifying myself in everything that I do I think is very important,” Buffalo said.

She said she wants First Nations youth to recognize that being both successful and First Nation is possible. They can do it and they can change the world.

She liked to focus on nature in her photos.

“I think we can learn lots from our Mother Earth and the teachings she gives us that people often take for granted. And we need to stop and pay attention because we only have one Earth and one life and we need to take care of it.”

Photovoice was developed through a partnership between the University of Alberta department of pediatrics and Nehiyaw Kakeskewina Learning Society

Charges dismissed in police chase Charges have been dismissed against a 23-yearold woman arrested in a traffic stop near Sylvan Lake last fall.

Madison Leigh Coutre of no fixed address was charged with numerous offences by Sylvan Lake RCMP alleging that a speeding SUV had evaded a member of the Rocky Mountain House integrated traffic unit who had attempted to stop it on Hwy 11 near Eckville. Police reported at the time that the vehicle had dodged onto a gravel road near Benalto and the pursuit was called off for safety reasons.

Coutre was arrested later on charges of possessing stolen property worth more than $5,000, dangerous driving, flight from police and breaching release conditions. All charges were dismissed following a preliminary hearing in Red Deer earlier this week.

Preliminary hearings are optional and may be held to test the strength of the Crown’s evidence before proceeding to the Court of Queen’s Bench for trial.

A young man detained by citizens after a stolen truck crashed into several other vehicles and a home in Red Deer’s Clearview neighbourhood is now facing serious charges Dakota Lee Cornelssen, 18, was arrested when police arrived on Wednesday to scene where a stolen truck had crashed into the front of a townhouse on Cornett Drive.

Red Deer RCMP said the stolen truck was proceeding westbound on Cornett Drive when it struck a parked truck and car before driving onto the lawn of the townhouse and becoming stuck on the front steps.

After the collisions, the suspect allegedly tried to flee on foot while carrying several items, including a shotgun in an unsecured gun case, and ammunition.

Approximately five witnesses detained the man in a nearby park until police arrived.

Red Deer RCMP said while they appreciated citizens wanting to help out, and are glad that no one suffered injury as a result of detaining the suspect, they don’t want people to put themselves at risk.

Cpl. Karyn Kay said public safety is their first priority, and “we encourage citizens not to put themselves in danger by engaging with suspects who may respond in unpredictable ways or who may, as was the case, be armed with a dangerous weapon.”

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Parents sentenced in death of son DAD GETS JAIL, HOUSE ARREST FOR MOM

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS LETHBRIDGE — A judge sentenced a southern Alberta couple Friday for failing to get proper medical treatment for their son who later died of bacterial meningitis, but saved his harshest criticisms for the boy’s father and his “lack of remorse.”

Justice Rodney Jerke sent David Stephan to jail for four months and gave his wife, Collet, three months of around-the-clock house arrest — she will only be allowed to go out for medical appointments and church.

Both will be on probation for two years after they complete their sentences and will have to complete 240 hours of community service by 2018.

Initial reaction to house arrest for Collet was some muted cheering but the crowd was angry at David Stephan’s jail time, with one man yelling, “What?”

The Stephans, whose family helped start a nutritional supplements company, were found guilty in April of failing to provide the necessaries of life to their son.

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David Stephan and his wife, Collet Stephan, arrive at court in Lethbridge. and chilling impact on all of us,” Jerke told them in court.

“This case was about whether parents, who failed to take a sick boy to a doctor, should be held criminally responsible. The trial was not about vaccination. This is far beyond a child who simply has the sniffles.”

Their trial was told the Stephans thought he had the croup or flu and treated him with hot peppers, garlic, onions and horseradish — even though a family friend who was a nurse said she thought 19-month-old Ezekiel might have meningitis.

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also been charged in connection with a separate incident the day before, when fuel was stolen by someone driving a stolen pickup truck.

The man has been charged with break and enter, possessing stolen property worth more than $5,000 and theft of property worth less than $5,000.

He is scheduled to appear in Red Deer provincial court on Wednesday.

Rimbey Christian School placed first in the province in the inaugural Plastic Bag Grab challenge during Earth Week in April. A school in Saddle Lake and one in Calgary tied for second place in Alberta.

First place winners received $3,000 and second place $2,000. While schools are encouraged to spend the money on environmental initiatives, they can use it however they like.

School children returned 18.4 metric tonnes of plastic (about the same weight as three orca whales) to Walmart so they could be recycled and made into new material instead of ending up in landfills and waterways.

Every plastic bag collected was processed and re-manufactured in Canada for use in new products The challenge was sponsored by Walmart, which accepted the plastic bags and facilitated in-store collection and transport to recyclers and processors. It coincides with the company’s introduction of a five-cent plastic bag levy.

Charges dismissed in home invasion All charges have been dismissed against a man arrested in connection with an alleged home invasion in Sylvan Lake last fall.

Lloydminster resident Jason Dale Krysta, 26, was arrested by RCMP called to investigate complaints that a man had been shot inside a home near the town centre at about 4:45 a.m. on Nov. 3.

Krysta was scheduled for a preliminary hearing earlier this month on charges including two counts of pointing a firearm and one each of aggravated assault, break and enter to commit assault, wearing a disguise to commit an offence, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, careless use of a firearm and using a firearm to commit an offence.

The hearing did not take place because the Crown prosecutor had withdrawn all of the charges in April. The Crown is not required to give reasons for withdrawing charges.

Tips lead to arrest of break-in suspect Tips from members of the public have aided RCMP in their search for a suspect charged in connection with the theft of fuel and a break-in at a Red Deer car dealership.

Red Deer City RCMP announced on Friday that a 20-year-old suspect had been arrested following their investigation into a break-in at 2 a.m. on May 31 at the Gary Moe Hyundai at 76th Street and 50th Ave. The man has

Man jailed two years for possessing stolen property A man found carrying a loaded shotgun by police investigating a car theft has been sentenced to two years and fined $200 after entering guilty pleas on some of the charges laid against him.

Dixon Ross Bergseth, 37, was scheduled to stand trial on June 20 on charges laid by Red Deer City RCMP on Dec. 30, 2015.

Police reported at the time that a member patrolling in the Normandeau neighbourhood located a car that had been reported stolen in Red Deer a day earlier. Police put the car under surveillance and then blocked it in when it pulled into a parking lot at 67th Street and 59th Avenue.

Bergseth was arrested without incident.

In court earlier this week, he pleaded guilty to possessing stolen property worth more than $5,000 and possession of a prohibited firearm. Charges of careless use of a firearm, pointing a firearm while in a vehicle and an additional charge of possessing a prohibited firearm were withdrawn.

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Concept designs for new community centre on display

ents were “wilfully blind” to the boy’s condition, the father was especially so.

He said David Stephan, 33, seemed more concerned about being punished than about his inaction when his son was sick.

“Mr. Stephan’s post-conviction actions demonstrate a complete lack of remorse,” the judge told the court in Lethbridge, Alta. “To this day he refuses to admit his actions had any impact.”

During sentencing arguments, the court was shown a video interview David Stephan did with the producers of an anti-vaccination documentary in which he criticized the justice system for targeting his family.

He called it a “parental rights issue,” blamed the media and called for public support at a rally outside the courthouse.

Jerke also said David Stephan had greater moral culpability because he called his father instead of 911 when the toddler stopped breathing.

He described the Stephans as usually being “caring and attentive parents,” but not at the time Ezekiel was ailing.

“Any reasonable and prudent person would have taken action,” he said.

Concept designs for a new north end community centre will be available for viewing on Monday.

City of Red Deer is proposing to build the community centre at the corner of 77th Street and Taylor Drive next to Glendale School. It will provide space for various events, meetings, programs, services and activities.

The city has hired HDR/CEI, in collaboration with Sierra Planning and Management to develop a business plan and operational model in addition to facility concept plans prior to construction which is scheduled to begin mid-2016. Completion is expected in early 2018.

There will be short presentations at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. and city staff will be on hand for questions until 7:30 p.m.

Concept plans will be available for viewing at the following locations: ● June 27-July 3 G.H. Dawe Community Centre ● July 4-8 Culture Services Centre ● July 11-15 Recreation Centre ● July 18-22 Collicutt Centre ● July 25-29 City Hall For more information go to www. reddeer.ca/anewgatheringplace

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A Rimbey school came out on top in Alberta as part of a national challenge that saw a total of 2,279,601 plastic bags returned to recycling bins across Canada.

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The Automobile Insurance Rate Board will be holding an open meeting to review Alberta Industry loss experience for private passenger vehicles to establish its 2016 Industry Benchmark Schedule to be used in the review of insurer filings for basic and additional coverage.

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The charity is hoping the 10-unit elders lodge on the Flying Dust First Nation — near Meadow Lake, Sask., about 300 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon — will be the first of many it builds in First Nation communities across the country.

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“The whole community is energized. The community has volunteered 5,000 hours of their time towards the elders’ home, or lodge, as we call it. And we have also used this project as providing skills and training for indigenous youth and women.”

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HALIFAX — The son of a decorated 94-year-old veteran who has been fighting for months for a bed at the federally-funded Camp Hill Veterans Memorial hospital in Halifax said he feels emotional and relieved that his father is getting his wish.

Peter Blendheim, who spells his name differently from his father Petter Blindheim, said he met with Halifax MP Andy Fillmore on Friday and was informed that his father would be admitted as an allied veteran to one of the 13 beds available at the hospital.

“It’s emotional for me and emotional for my family,” said Blendheim in a phone interview. “Now my father can go there in peace and be happy.”

Petter Blindheim, a veteran of the Norwegian Royal Navy and merchant marine, could be admitted as early as next week, his son said.

Ottawa initially rejected entry to Camp Hill for Petter Blindheim last October. The family appealed that decision and in January, Veterans Affairs again refused his entry because it said Norwegian forces fighting from England didn’t qualify as official allies.

The department later recanted that position, but last week rejected the former sailor — who has fallen repeatedly and broken his arm — on the basis that Ottawa can pay for any necessary care at provincial facilities.

On Friday, Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr announced that Ottawa had reached an agreement with the Nova Scotia Health Authority to expand veterans’ access to beds in the Camp Hill hospital.

Hehr said a review would be conducted to better address long-term care for veterans country-wide.

“The veterans’ health care regulations are not currently compassionate or flexible enough to address the urgent needs of our veterans, so as we undertake a review to better address long-term care needs, this measure will provide the flexibility necessary to help veterans and their families,” Hehr said in a statement.

THE PAS, Man. — About 2,000 people remained out of their homes Friday as fire crews battled wildfires threatening two communities in central Manitoba.

Residents from Easterville and the Chemawawin First Nation, 450 kilometres north of Winnipeg, were ordered to leave on Thursday as the fires crept to within half a kilometre.

Chief Clarence Easter, who was in Winnipeg, said he’d heard reports of damage but hadn’t confirmed then. Manitoba Sustainable Development said there were no reports of losses.

Easter said he wasn’t going back to the First Nation because it was blocked off.

“Right now we’re still under evacuation notice.

Until that’s removed, we can’t go home. It’s unsafe,” Easter said. “We’re trying to assess how many people we have in the city, where they’re at and trying to accommodate everybody and keep everybody safe, that’s our main objective.”

Shawn Feely of the Canadian Red Cross, which was handling the evacuation from the reserve, said some residents drove out themselves, while about 500 were taken by bus to Manitoba’s capital.

“We sent them to Winnipeg and we are hosting them in hotels, providing food, shelter and clothing, and any other necessities that they might need,” Feely said.

“We also have a group of about 100 in The Pas.” Feely said about 200 people stayed behind to fight the fires.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — New salary disclosures from the Alberta government revealed Friday that six Workers’ Compensation Board executives received a total of $3.5 million last year, including almost $900,000 for president Guy Kerr.

Finance Minister Joe Ceci said the figures show why the government is reviewing salaries at all Alberta’s agencies, boards and commissions.

“It’s alarming,” Ceci said on a conference call. “I didn’t know these things. I don’t think the average Albertan knew these things about the somewhat exorbitant salaries of the people.”

Ceci said legislation passed in the spring will allow the government “to better bring these salaries back in line with public-sector salaries and expectations of the public.”

“Some of these things have gotten out of control,” said Ceci, who suggested the former Progressive Conservative government failed to keep watch on salaries.

The province will over the next number of days release online the salaries of high earners at agencies, boards and commissions. This follows previous disclosures of high earners in the government itself.

The WCB is responsible for assessing and paying claims arising from workplace injuries.

Numbers for Kerr show he was paid $732,000 in base salary along with $154,000 in added benefits in 2015.

Five WCB vice-presidents took home salaries and benefits ranging from $460,000 to more than $600,000.

WCB communications spokesman Ben Dille said in an email that their system involves a great deal of both human and financial risk and requires executives who can manage a $10 billion investment portfolio to protect future worker benefits while guiding 1,700 employees to make the right decisions every day.

“It’s critical that we are able to compete for top talent,” he said, adding the board’s compensation practices are “rigorously and regularly” reviewed by the board of directors.

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Nigel Farage, the leader of the U.K. Independence Party, celebrates and poses for photographers as he leaves a “Leave.EU” organization party for the British European Union membership referendum in London on Friday. since 1985, plunging more than 10 per cent from about $1.50 to $1.35 before a slight recovery, on concerns that severing ties with the single market will hurt the U.K. economy and undermine London’s position as a global financial centre.

The referendum result revealed Britain to be a sharply divided nation: Strong pro-EU votes in the economic and cultural powerhouse of London and semi-autonomous Scotland were countered by sweeping anti-establishment sentiment for an exit across the rest of England, from southern seaside towns to rust-belt former industrial powerhouses in the north.

For many who voted “leave,” the act was a rebellion against the political, economic and social establishment and the derided “experts” — including CEOs, artists, scientists and soldiers — who had written open letters warning of the consequences of an EU exit, or Brexit.

Pro-Brexit voters were persuaded by the argument that leaving the EU meant taking back control of immigration — by abandoning the bloc’s principle of free movement among member states — and reclaiming billions that the U.K. pays to Brussels each year.

“Remain” supporters said this was a fantasy of sovereignty in an interconnected world, one that ignored the benefits the EU, and EU workers, bring to Britain.

But for many “leave” voters — who tended to be older, less well-educated and less well-off than the other side — the vote was reclaiming a birthright.

“It’s a vindication of 1,000 years of British democracy,” 62-year-old Jonathan Campbell James declared at the train station in Richmond, southwest London. “From Magna Carta all the way through to now, we’ve had a slow evolution of democracy, and this vote has vindicated the maturity and depth of the democracy in our country.”

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and political populism stirring across Europe and beyond.

Populist politicians including France’s Marine Le Pen and the Netherlands’ Geert Wilders hailed the result and called for similar anti-EU votes in their countries.

Donald Trump praised the decision during a visit to one of his golf courses in Scotland, saying Britons “took back their country.” He compared the vote to the U.S. sentiment that has propelled him to presumptive Republican presidential nominee, saying “people are angry all over the world.”

President Barack Obama said he talked to Cameron and believes the British voters’ decision speaks “to the ongoing changes and challenges that are raised by globalization.”

The divisions exposed by the referendum threaten to unstitch the complex fabric of the United Kingdom of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said “Scotland has voted to stay in the EU,” and a new referendum on independence from the United Kingdom is now “highly likely.” Scotland voted in 2014 to remain a part of the U.K., but that decision was seen by many as conditional on the U.K. remaining in the EU. The EU exit would also complicate the status of Northern Ireland, which shares a border with the Republic of Ireland, an EU member. Irish nationalists used the result to call for an all-island referendum to reunite the two parts of Ireland after 95 years of partition into an independent south and British north.

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The U.K. currency was trading at a deep discount Friday in the wake of that country’s narrow decision to opt out of the European Union — a boon to travellers, perhaps, but evidence of much broader fear throughout Canada and around the world about the financial, economic and political fallout.

From Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to two of his most senior cabinet ministers and the governor of the Bank of Canada, the message was clear and simple: Stay calm, and carry on.

But there was no avoiding the palpable sense of panic.

Markets took a beating. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 239.50 points to 13,891.88 by end of day trading, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 611.21 points to close at 17,399.86, a 3.4 per cent drop.

The Canadian dollar ended the day down 1.41 cents to 78.3 cents US. Of particular significance to Canada was the potential impact on the future of the Canada-EU free trade pact the Liberals want finalized by next year. Experts in both Canada and the U.S. warned the deal was likely on life support.

Trudeau, in Quebec City to mark the province’s Fete nationale holiday, did his best to soothe jangled nerves, saying Canada is well positioned to weather the global uncertainty that’s sure to ensue.

“Our shared histories and common values make us natural trading partners and we will continue to work with both of them as we move forward with this new decision,” he said.

In a statement of his own, Finance Minister Bill Morneau warned Canadians to expect “some market and economic volatility,” but that Canada’s banks were “well-funded” and “global markets are resilient and orderly.”

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The U.K.’s unprecedented decision to leave the European Union sent shockwaves through the country and around the world Friday, rocking financial markets, toppling Prime Minister David Cameron and even threatening the ties that bind the United Kingdom.

Britons absorbed the overwhelming realization that their anti-establishment vote has pushed the British economy into treacherous and uncertain territory and sparked a profound crisis for a bloc founded to unify Europe after the devastation of World War II. “Leave” campaigners hailed the result as a victory for British democracy against the bureaucratic behemoth of the EU. Conservative former London Mayor Boris Johnson said “the British people have spoken up for democracy in Britain and across Europe,” while Nigel Farage, leader of the hard-right U.K. Independence Party, said “the dawn is breaking on an independent United Kingdom.”

But for the 48 per cent of British voters who wanted to remain — and for the 2 million EU nationals who live and work in Britain, but could not vote — there was sadness, anger and even panic.

At a London train station, commuter Olivia Sangster-Bullers called the result “absolutely disgusting.”

“Good luck to all of us, I say, especially those trying to build a future with our children,” she said.

The decision launches a yearslong process to renegotiate trade, business and political links between the U.K. and what will become a 27-nation bloc, an unprecedented divorce that could take a decade or more to complete.

Cameron, who had led the campaign to keep Britain in the EU, said he would resign by October and left it to his successor to decide when to invoke Article 50, which triggers a departure from European Union.

“I will do everything I can as prime minister to steady the ship over the coming weeks and months,” a sombre Cameron said outside 10 Downing St. “But I do not think it would be right for me to try to be the captain that steers the country to its next destination.”

He also said he had spoken to Queen Elizabeth II “to advise her of the steps that I am taking.”

In a referendum marked by notably high turnout — 72 per cent of the more than 46 million registered voters — “leave” won with 52 per cent of the votes.

Stock markets plummeted around the world, with key indexes dropping more than 12 per cent in Germany and about 8 per cent in Japan and Britain.

Markets calmed and later recovered some of their losses after Bank of England Governor Mark Carney promised to take “all the necessary steps to prepare for today’s events.”

The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 611 points, or 3.4 per cent, its biggest fall since August.

The euro fell against the dollar and the pound dropped to its lowest level

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Matthews goes first overall TRIO OF FINNS NOT FAR BEHIND IN NHL DRAFT

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS BUFFALO, N.Y. — Highly touted American centre Auston Matthews and a trio of Finns took centre stage in the NHL draft Friday night as foreign talent dominated the top of the first round.

It was also a night of deja vu as players named Bellows, Tkachuk and Nylander, among others with NHL ties, made the walk to the First Niagara Center stage to pull on a jersey. John Bean, CEO of the Calgary Flames, saw son Jake pull on a Carolina Hurricanes jersey.

As expected, Matthews went first to the Toronto Maple Leafs followed

by Laine (pronounced LY’-nay) to the Winnipeg Jets.

But fellow Finn Jesse Puljujarvi, who had been expected to go next to Columbus, remained on the board as the Blue Jackets opted for Cape Breton Screaming Eagles forward PierreLuc Dubois.

That allowed Edmonton to swoop up Puljujarvi (pronounced POOL’yar-vee), who like Laine played in the Finnish Elite League last season, with the fourth pick. Vancouver took Finnish defenceman Olli Juolevi of the London Knights fifth overall.

The 18-year-old Matthews, an Arizona native who played professionally in Switzerland last season, is the first American to top the draft since Chicago took Patrick Kane in 2007.

Laine, meanwhile, ties Kari Lehtonen and Aleksander Barkov as the highest Finns ever drafted.

Dubois, a native of Rimouski, Que., who turned 18 Friday, and Penticton Vees centre Tyson Jost, a St. Alberta, Alta., native taken 10th by Colorado, were the only Canadians to go in the top 10 although Sweden’s Alex Nylander (Mississauga Steelheads), picked eighth by Buffalo, was actually born in Calgary.

It’s the fewest number of Canadians taken in the top 10. There were three chosen in 2004 and 2015.

It also marks the first time in history that three Finns have gone in the top five of the draft — or even the top 10.

Canadians drew more attention lower in the first round and by the time the evening was over, 12 had been selected — tying the record number of Americans chosen.

There were four Finns and two Russians also selected.

Nylander matched older brother William, who was taken eighth overall by Toronto in the 2014 draft. Alex Nylander’s Mississauga linemate Michael McLeod went 12th to New Jersey.

Calgary chose London winger Matthew Tkachuk, son of former NHLer Keith Tkachuk, with the sixth pick.

“He’s been around a rink since he could walk,” Flames GM Brad Treliving said of Matthew Tkachuk. “So he knows the game. The bright lights aren’t too bright for him.”

London winger Max Jones went 24th to Anaheim, completing a trio of picks for the Memorial Cup champions.

Arizona took U.S. under-18 development team centre Clayton Keller seventh. After Buffalo picked Nylander, Montreal chose Russian defenceman Mikhail Sergachev of the Windsor Spitfires with the ninth pick.

Ottawa switched picks with New Jersey, moving up one spot to take American Logan Brown, a six-foot-six centre from Windsor 11th overall. His father, Jeff Brown, played 13 seasons in the NHL. With their second pick in the first round, Winnipeg traded with Philadelphia to move up four places to No. 18 to take six-foot-seven defenceman Logan Stanley, the third Spitfire selected.

But the spotlight was on Matthews, seen as the franchise centre Toronto has been missing since Mats Sundin.

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Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello helps first overall pick Auston Matthews as he puts on his sweater at the NHL draft in Buffalo, N.Y. on Friday.

Oilers select Puljujarvi with fourth overall pick

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Edmonton Oilers didn’t win the draft lottery this year, but they may have hit the jackpot with Jesse Puljujarvi at the NHL draft.

Touted by many as a top three prospect, Edmonton snagged the dynamic Finnish right winger at fourth overall on Friday after the Columbus Blue Jackets stunned the sold-out gathering at First Niagara Center when they selected Cape Breton left winger Pierre-Luc Dubois at No. 3.

Despite having a glaring need to improve his blue line, Edmonton GM Peter Chiarelli said he felt fortunate to get a shot at the talented forward.

“We’re down four picks so it

doesn’t take a lot of rocket science to figure out who may be available at four,” Chiarelli said. “What we started doing was at one point we started to look to move down.

“While that was happening, we got the sense that maybe Puljujarvi will drop so we kind of backed off. You just kind of know what other teams needs might be, and we started speculating that he might be available.”

Puljujarvi opened a lot of eyes in December when he led Finland to gold at the world junior championship, scoring five goals and 12 assists in seven games while being named the tournament’s most valuable player and best forward.

Puljujarvi had 13 goals and 15 assists in 50 games for Karpat in the Finnish Elite League last season.

“I like his big, strong stride. He shoots the puck very well, is good in traffic and he can make plays too,” Chiarelli said. “Maybe he’s more of a playmaker than a shooter. He’s got a real good wrist shot and sees the ice well.”

“You don’t accomplish what he’s accomplished at the men’s level and international level without being a real good player. He does all this stuff and he’s a big, strong body.”

Using limited English, the sixfoot-four Puljujarvi said he wasn’t slighted by dropping one spot lower than many had projected.

“That’s not important. I like Edmonton. I’m real excited to go there and I’m very happy now,” he said.

Flames trade for Elliott, pick Tkachuk to fill needs

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Calgary Flames solved two big needs on the first day of the NHL draft weekend.

Not only did the Flames land a potential top line winger with the No. 6 overall pick in Matthew Tkachuk, but Calgary also got the No. 1 goaltender they were desperately seeking this off-season, acquiring Brian Elliott in a trade with the St. Louis Blues.

It was a hit on two fronts for Flames general manager Brad Treliving, who suggested before the draft that he’d like to keep the top pick and land a goalie.

Calgary sent the 35th overall pick in this year’s draft and a conditional third round selection in 2018 to pry

Elliott from the Blues.

“It’s a good day,” said Treliving after the first round late Friday night.

Tkachuk represented hope for the future and perhaps the present. The 18-year-old son of long-time NHL winger Keith Tkachuk is coming off a Memorial Cup win with the London Knights, where he posted 20 goals and 20 assists in only 18 Ontario Hockey League playoff games.

He scored two goals, including the overtime winner, in the Memorial Cup championship game.

Treliving said the allure of Tkachuk’s “brains and competitiveness” made him their obvious choice.

“To me, he plays in the guts of the game,” Treliving said. “He’s got an innate ability around the net and the places that you have to go to score

goals in this league, he goes there and he is an absolute pain in the rear-end to play against so we’re excited to have him.”

Proof of those “guts”, Treliving said, was evident in Tkachuk’s willingness to play through a badly sprained ankle and shoulder injury during London’s playoff run.

Tkachuk was particularly enthused to land in Calgary, describing the Flames as his desired location after the draft combine interview.

He was impressed by Treliving and the management ranks he came upon in that process and says he heard glowing reviews about the organization from family and his agent.

“A couple picks in I knew that this was going to be the team,” Tkachuk said.

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Cabrera, Frazier lead White Sox over Blue Jays

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Chicago 3 Toronto 2 CHICAGO — Melky Cabrera homered, Todd Frazier drove in the goahead run with a single in the seventh, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Friday night.

The White Sox started a six-game homestand on a winning note after taking three of four at Boston, while the Blue Jays lost for the fourth time in five games.

Cabrera drove a solo homer off Aaron Sanchez in the fifth and finished with three hits against his former team.

Frazier broke a 2-2 tie with a sharp single to left with two outs in the seventh against Jesse Chavez (4-2) after Tim Anderson led off with a double

under third baseman Josh Donaldson’s glove.

David Robertson escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth for his 19th save in 21 chances. He struck out Edwin Encarnacion swinging at a low 3-2 fastball and retired Michael Saunders on a popup to end the game.

Nate Jones (3-2) worked a scoreless inning in relief. Carlos Rodon gave up two runs and six hits while pitching into the sixth.

Ex-Blue Jay Brett Lawrie had three hits, and the White Sox came out on top despite going 1 for 14 with runners in scoring position.

Kevin Pillar had two hits and drove in two runs for Toronto, and Michael Saunders scored twice. Sanchez went six innings, allowing two runs and eight hits, but the Blue Jays came up short again.

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White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper got ejected after Rodon was called for a balk in the sixth. Blue Jays manager John Gibbons got tossed with one out in the ninth after pinch-hitter Darwin Barney swung at a two-strike pitch in the dirt that got away from the catcher.

Barney started heading to first, but the pitch was ruled a foul ball. He wound up walking.

TRAINER’S ROOM Blue Jays: 1B Justin Smoak was out of the lineup and scheduled to get an X-ray after taking a foul ball off his left knee Wednesday. . Ezequiel Carrera led off and played left field after sitting out Wednesday’s game with a sore Achilles’ tendon. . LHPs Brett Cecil (lat muscle) and Franklin Morales (shoulder) will have their rehab assignments moved from Class-A Dune-

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Esks, Redblacks set for Grey Cup rematch

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — The Edmonton Eskimos and Ottawa Redblacks meet Saturday to launch their CFL seasons in a Grey Cup rematch, with the Redblacks keen to prove 2015 was no fluke and the Eskimos to show their championship was no flash in the pan.

But Eskimo quarterback Mike Reilly said neither team has to prove anything to anybody.

“Ottawa’s a good football team and there’s no doubt in our minds that we’re a good football team as well, so everybody else can say whatever they want,” said Reilly after practice Friday at Commonwealth Stadium.

“It’s up to our team, and their team and everybody else in the league to go out there and prove what you’re worth on the field, so that starts tomorrow.”

Ottawa rebounded from a 2-16 inaugural season to advance to last year’s Grey Cup only to lose 26-20 to Edmonton, a team that itself was only one season removed from the basement district of the CFL. The brains behind Edmonton’s championship season, head coach Chris Jones and his coaching staff, have since bolted to Saskatchewan, raising questions on whether this year’s Eskimos team has the stuff to repeat.

It’s a matchup with a number of compelling storylines, beginning with Jason Maas. Mass was Ottawa’s offensive coordinator last year but is now the new head coach in Edmonton.

Maas said it won’t be a distraction looking across the field to his former team Saturday.

“I’ve tried to block all that stuff out,” said Maas.

“I have such a focus on what we’re doing today and in the future. I don’t worry about the past one bit.”

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Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Mike Reilly hoists the Grey Cup after his teams win over the Ottawa Redblacks during the 103rd Grey Cup in Winnipeg. The Edmonton Eskimos won it all in 2015, but the odds of repeating that feat appear daunting. Edmonton’s coaching staff bolted, as did core members of its dominating defence. Only two other teams have back to back Grey Cup wins in the last 35 years, and this year every opponent will bring its A-game.

The Eskimos plan to raise their 14th Grey Cup banner in a ceremony before the opening kickoff.

The game also features at matchup of star quarterbacks in Reilly and Ottawa’s Henry Burris. Burris led the entire CFL in 2015 with 5,693 passing yards.

Burris, asked by Edmonton reporters about the rematch against the team that defeated them, had a little fun

with the Eskimos’ record of futility in the past decade.

“It’s about time you guys got there,” he laughed.

“You guys have been rebuilding since like what, 2003?”

Burris gave Edmonton full credit for the cup win.

“We gave it all that we could, (but) for us to go from being in the basement of the league to back up top and play-

ing for the championship and being one drive away was a truly remarkable season for us.”

The Eskimos come in on a 10-game winning streak that began after Labour Day last season and ended in the Grey Cup. Ottawa has also never beaten Edmonton, sporting a 0-5 record over two seasons.

Veteran coach meets rookie in Lions, Stamps matchup

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions are hoping that Wally Buono is the right man to fix their recent fortunes on Saturday in their home opener against the Calgary Stampeders.

The CFL regular season opener is a classic scenario of the legendary teacher hoping not to get schooled by former student Dave Dickenson — Calgary’s head coach — in a matchup of Canadian Football Hall of Fame members.

Buono makes his return to the Lions sideline and will set a league record when he starts his 23rd CFL season in charge. He’s also looking to extend his CFL standard of 254 coaching victories.

Dickenson, some 396 regular season games behind Buono in league coaching appearances, makes his Stampeders debut, taking over from John Hufnagel following seven seasons as the team’s offensive coordinator.

Dickenson said Hufnagel has been supportive but has mostly stayed in the background as the Stamps’ general manager.

“I had to do a few things differently

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DRAFT: 211 players to be taken “Hockey’s a team game so there’s really no saviour,” Matthews told reporters. “I want to be an impact player.

I believe I can be a franchise centreman, a No. 1 centre in the NHL so that’s my ultimate goal.”

Matthews joins a Toronto team brimming with young talent ahead of newly acquired goalie Frederik Andersen.

“I think we’ll be really exciting,” said Leafs coach Mike Babcock, before cautioning, “I think you go fast and I think sometimes you go to the wrong places. But that’s a way better group than we started with last year. To me, that’s what it’s about, it’s about progress.”

‘IT’S THE LIONS AGAINST THE STAMPEDERS. IF I WAS GOING AGAINST DAVE, I THINK I’D WIN. (DICKENSON) DOESN’T HAVE ANY WINS, I HAVE 1,000.’

but it wasn’t to put my stamp on it. It was just to be me,” said Dickenson.

“You don’t want to change for the sake of change.”

The biggest coaching trait Dickenson said he learned from Buono was being able to cut a veteran player.

“He was loyal but he knew when it was time for a player to go,” said Dickenson, who was released in 2007 by the Lions.

Dickenson was the face of the B.C. franchise for five seasons, signing in Calgary in 2008 after a concussion thinking he could still play. He was seen as the ideal heir apparent to Buono but never spoke much about his desire to coach during his time in B.C. “I always looked at (Dickenson) and (Lions defensive coordinator) Mark Washington the same way. Dave had the capability, the want-to is some-

thing different,” said Lions defensive back Ryan Phillips, the lone remaining Lions teammate of Dickenson.

“There’s so many things that go into it. Is the wife able to deal with that type of lifestyle? I never knew he wanted to (coach), but I’m not surprised by it now. The work he’s done in Calgary setting milestones, they’ve been the most dominant team the last four years.”

The contrast between the two coaches is stark despite their parallel career paths with the Stamps and Lions. Buono, 66, said he has mellowed since exiting coaching ranks after the 2011 Grey Cup. He’ll be the only head coach not wearing a headset Saturday, though. In the Lions’ last pre-season meeting, he handed the coach’s challenge flag to Washington.

Buono was joking when asked about

the coaching matchup Friday.

“It’s the Lions against the Stampeders. If I was going against Dave, I think I’d win,” said Buono, who twice offered Dickenson a Lions coaching position. “(Dickenson) doesn’t have any wins, I have 1,000.”

One aspect about his first regular season game as head coach playing at B.C. Place Stadium should be familiar to Dickenson.

When he signed prior to the 2003 season and revive a sagging franchise, the team drew just 20,191 fans in Dickenson’s first game. A crowd of similar size is expected Saturday by the Lions, who are working to regain the trust of a fan base soured by a 7-11 season last year.

B.C. opens the season with 25 new faces in camp, including all rosters, hoping sophomore quarterback Jon Jennings can justify his off-season contract extension in only his seventh career regular season start.

Calgary has several injury concerns on both sides of the ball. Safety Josh Bell (ankle) was injured in the pre-season meeting of the teams last week and is one of three presumptive starters who will start the regular schedule on the Stamps’ injured list.

Matthews had hardly left the First Niagara Center stage when the trades began with Montreal sending forward Lars Eller to Washington for 2017 and 2018 second-round picks and the Canadiens acquiring Andrew Shaw from Chicago for a pair of second-round picks.

The Flames then got their goalie, acquiring Brian Elliott from the St. Louis Blues for the No. 35 pick in the draft and a conditional third-round pick in 2018.

“We really like Brian,” said Treliving.

“Maybe he doesn’t get the fanfare of a lot of other guys but you really dig into the numbers, this guy has been one of the best goaltenders in the league for the last number of years,” he added.

In another first, three BCHL players went in the first round: Jost and Penticton teammate Dante Fabbro, a defenceman taken 17th by Nashville, along with Chilliwack defenceman Dennis Cholowski, who went 20th to Detroit.

Poor showing during the regular season made for a Canadian logjam atop the draft with teams north of the border holding five of the first six picks and seven of the top 12.

In all 211 players will be taken, with rounds two through seven scheduled for Saturday.

The Leafs opened up proceedings for the first time since 1985 when they selected Wendel Clark, who went on to become a franchise icon who could decide games with his stick or fists.

The draft kicked off with a rousing ovation for Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula — after fans in the arena booed most of the other NHL teams during the traditional pre-draft roll call — with the loudest derision reserved for Toronto. A sizable contingent of Leafs fans made their voices heard.

There were more boos for commissioner NHL Gary Bettman, who drew an even louder reaction in announcing Toronto was on the clock. Perhaps appropriately the PA system played “Kickstart My Heart” by Motley Crue

as the crowd waited.

Mark Hunter, the Leafs’ director of player personnel, announced the first overall selection to boos. But they turned to cheers when he announced Matthews.

The American centre put on the new Toronto jersey, which has been dubbed “classic and timeless” by the franchise, flanked by 13 people on stage. A chant of “Go Leafs Go” was matched by home-town boos.

Laine, a sniper who admires Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, was all smiles as he pulled on a Jets jersey.

Dubois, a winger who moved to centre this season after being cut by the Canadian junior team, moved from No. 7 among North American skaters in Central Scouting’s midterm review to No. 1 in its final rankings.

Matthews topped the list of European skaters, ahead of Laine and Puljujarvi.-

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Sports BRIEFS Arizona Coyotes have site for new arena picked out BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Arizona Coyotes have selected a site for their new arena but aren’t ready to announce its location.

Speaking before the NHL draft on Friday, Coyotes President and CEO Anthony LeBlanc said the team has a deal in place, but attorneys are still working out the details.

LeBlanc said the arena will likely be financed with public and private funds, but the team will cover more than 50 per cent. The Coyotes have a one-year lease to play at Gila River Arena in Glendale next season, and the team is working with AEG, which operates the arena, to add a two-year extension before moving.

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Romania’s Paula Kinikinilau is tackled by Canada’s Ciaran Hearn during the Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Canada and Romania at the Leicester City Stadium, Leicester, England. Ciaran Hearn hasn’t really stopped moving since last fall’s Rugby World Cup. A fine showing for Canada at the tournament earned the veteran back from Conception Bay South, N.L., a pro contract and then an extension with England’s London Irish.

Hearn looks forward to chance for Canada to take revenge on Italy

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Ciaran Hearn hasn’t really stopped moving since last fall’s Rugby World Cup. A fine showing for Canada at the tournament earned the veteran back from Conception Bay South, N.L., a pro contract and then an extension with England’s London Irish. More recently he was summoned back to Victoria to join the Canadian sevens team for its unsuccessful bid in Monaco to qualify for the Rio Olympics.

Hearn’s rugby road brings him to Toronto where he will reach the 50-cap milestone Sunday as Canada, ranked 17th in the world, hosts No. 13 Italy at BMO Field. Slated to start at outside centre, the 30-year-old Hearn will become the 15th player to make 50 appearances for Canada.

“I relish every time I put on that jersey. It’s an honour,” said Hearn. “I don’t really count the number of caps.

I just count (on), hopefully, getting that next one and then hopefully getting a next one (after that). And every time I put on that shirt, try to put a performance on that I’m proud of.”

The six-foot-two 220-pound Hearn

recalls his debut, in November 2008, against Ireland as being surreal, playing against the likes of Brian O’Driscoll, Ronan O’Gara and Paul O’Connell.

“But soon as that whistle goes and you get that first contact, that kind of goes out the window and you just get on with what you’re there for. You’re there for a job.”

Coming in for Mozac Samson, Hearn is the lone change to coach Mark Anscombe’s starting 15 from the team that thumped Russia 46-21 last Saturday.

Canada opened the June international series with a 26-22 loss to Japan in Vancouver.

Italy opened its tour with a 30-24 loss to Argentina before edging the U.S. 24-20.

Hearn is just one of four players in Canada’s lineup Sunday who started in the 23-18 loss to the Italians at last fall’s World Cup. Canada led 10-0 in the early going and dominated the offensive statistics with 59 per cent of the possession.

The others returnees are captain Jamie Cudmore, Ray Barkwill and Matt Evans. Italy features five players who started that day in Leeds, England.

London Irish, also home to Canadian international Jebb Sinclair, was relegated after finishing bottom of the top English league this season but Hearn still relished the chance to play weekly against top opposition.

Back with Canada, he is getting his first taste of playing under Anscombe, who succeeded fellow New Zealander Kieran Crowley.

“He’s a good guy, pretty straightforward,” said Hearn. “I think that’s what you like, kind of like an old-school Canadian guy. He fits right in, so it’s good to have him.”

Another shot at Italy was a welcome tonic after failing to qualify for Rio. “Some of us have put six, seven years into that sevens program and to come up short was bitterly disappointing,” he said. “A lot of the guys are going to take some time off and reassess what to do.”

He knows firsthand how the game of sevens can change on a dime.

“You only have 14 minutes to perform and if you take your mind off that one minute, it could be the end of your season or the end of your four years you’ve been working towards.”

Rahm, Hurley III share lead at Quicken Loans National

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BETHESDA, Md. — Jon Rahm was surprised about the level of fan support he has received at the Quicken Loans National, far away from his native Spain and where he went to school at Arizona State.

It helped that Rahm was playing with local guy Bobby Hurley III and helped even more that the two players went shot-for-shot Friday to share the lead. Rahm and Hurley were tied at 11 under, three strokes ahead of Vijay Singh going into the weekend.

Rahm, who’s playing his first event as a professional, said he couldn’t be happier by following a great first round with a second-round 67.

“I’m just lucky to be here today,” said Rahm, who led Thursday after a 64. “If you tell me 10 years ago when I was 11 years old that I would be leading a PGA Tour event when I was 21, I wouldn’t believe you.”

Rahm would’ve had sole possession of the lead had he not missed a 10-foot par putt on the 18th hole. As a result, he was tied with Hurley, a Naval Academy graduate who lives in nearby Annapolis and grew up in Leesburg, Vir-

ginia.

Hearing chants of the Annapolis zip code and more from the galleries, Hurley shot a 6-under 65.

“I just hit a lot of good shots,” Hurley said. “I was just able to keep the pedal down and continue to attack the golf course, which is not something you usually do around Congressional. But being soft I was able to take advantage of the conditions and get the ball a little closer to the hole than you’re used to.”

Before Rahm and Hurley even got onto the Blue Course on Friday, Singh put on a show to rival what Ernie Els did Thursday. Singh turned in a 66 that was most memorable for his shot from the edge of the water on No. 18.

The 53-year-old Singh hasn’t won on the PGA Tour since 2008. He would be the oldest PGA Tour winner if he captures the Quicken Loans National, but said he wasn’t thinking about making that kind of history.

“It would be good to win,” the threetime major champion said. “But it’s only halfway, so I’ll be focused on my game tomorrow and see what happens.”

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a tree and then landed his approach shot just inches from the water. He rolled up his pants and waded in to hit the shot that dropped him to 8 under at Tiger Woods’ annual tournament.

“I was unfortunate that it went that far in and fortunate that it stayed out,” Singh said. “I kept sinking when I got in the water. I started out with just my foot in the water and then it started getting up to my ankles. The more I moved the deeper I went, so I kind of had to play a very safe shot. I got away with a bogey.”

Els bogeyed holes Nos. 1 and 18 but played well enough in between to finish with a 69 to get to 7 under along with Webb Simpson (68), Bill Haas (69) and Harold Varner III (69). The 46-year-old Els said he has to be happy with where he’s at and hopes he and Singh can play well Saturday to set up a vintage showdown.

“I’m not quite as old as Vijay, but I’m getting there,” Els said. “He’s obviously a legend of the game and done so much for the Tour and a great champion. I know he’s been working hard on his game and he’s been quietly optimistic. Same with me. I’d love to maybe see if we can really go low tomorrow and see him on tomorrow.”

Fury injured, rematch vs Klitschko postponed LONDON — The world heavyweight title rematch between Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko has been postponed.

Fury, the WBO and WBA champion, said in a video posted Friday on his Instagram account that he sprained his ankle while running in northern England 10 days ago. Doctors told Fury he needs to keep off the ankle for sixto-seven weeks.

The fight was scheduled for July 9 in Manchester.

“The fight will be postponed,” Fury said. “Sorry to all my fans, to let you all down, but injuries do happen.”

Fury didn’t give a new date for the fight.

“The fight is still going ahead,” he said. “As soon as the ankle is better, we will reschedule.”

Fury won a decision over Klitschko in November in Duesseldorf, Germany. Fury won the WBO, WBA and IBF belts, but has since been stripped of the IBF title for failing to make a mandatory defence.

The two boxers haven’t fought since the original bout.

Branden Grace cites Zika in pulling out of Olympics Branden Grace of South Africa has become the fourth golfer to pull out of the Olympics because of the Zika virus.

Grace is a two-time winner this year and No. 11 in the world, the highest-ranked South African. He says he is withdrawing because of concerns over Zika. Grace is getting married in November and plans to start a family soon. He says he must put the health of his family ahead of golf.

His announcement comes two days after Rory McIlroy said Zika was behind his decision to withdraw.

That means the top three South Africans will not be in Rio de Janeiro when golf returns to the Olympics for the first time since 1904. Charl Schwartzel cited Zika, while Louis Oosthuizen cited family and scheduling issues.

Nebraska, Northwestern, Oregon join LGBT inclusion program NEW YORK — Nebraska, Northwestern and Oregon are partnering with an advocacy group on a new program for LGBT inclusion in sports.

The schools have joined the LGBT SportSafe Inclusion Program, which educates athletic administrators and coaches about providing healthy environments in sports.

The LGBT SportSafe Inclusion co-founder Nevin Caple has worked with Dr. Eric Lueshen, a former Cornhusker football player, to create the program. Caple is also the co-founder of Br(ache the Silence, which aims to shift the focus from homophobia to inclusion in college sports.

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WEEK ONE Bye: Saskatchewan Friday’s result Montreal 22 Winnipeg 14 Thursday’s result Hamilton 42 Toronto 20 Today’s Games Ottawa at Edmonton, 5 p.m.

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

WEEK TWO Bye: Edmonton Thursday, June 30

Ottawa at Montreal, 5 p.m.

Toronto at Saskatchewan, 8 p.m.

Friday, July 1 B.C. at Hamilton, 5 p.m.

Winnipeg at Calgary, 8 p.m.

FRIDAY’S SUMMARIES Montreal 22 Winnipeg 14 First Quarter Mon — FG Bede 41 4:39 Mon—Saftey Medlock concedes 14:18 Second Quarter Mon—TD Bridge 1 run (Bede convert) 9:44 Third Quarter Win—FG Medlock 58 3:00 Mon—TD Green 8 pass from Glenn (Bede convert) 6:25 Win—Single Medlock 59 12:45 Fourth Quarter Mon—FG Bede 47 2:33 Win—Safety Bede concedes 7:54 Win—TD Adams 63 pass from Willy (Willy to McDuffie for two-point convert) 12:04 Montreal 5 7 7 3 — 22 Winnipeg 0 0 4 10 — 14 Attendance — N.A. at Winnipeg.

transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Agreed to terms with 3B Jaime Estrada, 2B Garrett Copeland, OF Jake Ring, SSs Alexis Torres and Tanner Kirk, LHPs Layne Bruner and Zach Matson and RHPs Manuel Dominguez, Ruben Garcia, Matt De La Rosa, Nick Jobst, Brenan Hanifee and James Teague on minor league contracts.

BOSTON RED SOX — Placed OF Chris Young on the 15-day DL. Recalled OF Bryce Brentz from Pawtucket (IL). Sent C Ryan Hanigan to Pawtucket for a rehab assignment. Agreed to terms with OF Jose Sermo on a minor league contract.

CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Agreed to terms with LHP Jordis Ramos and C Zack Collins on minor league contracts CLEVELAND INDIANS — Agreed to terms with RHP Luis Santos on a minor league contract.

DETROIT TIGERS — Optioned RHP Dustin Molleken to Toledo (IL). Recalled LHP Daniel Norris from Toledo. Sent RHP Warwick Saupold to Toledo for a rehab assignment. Agreed to terms with 1B Niko Buentello INF Daniel Pinero Cs Bryan Torres and Brady Policelli LHPs Austin Sodders and Evan Hill OFs Dustin Frailey, Daniel Woodrow and Jacob Robson and RHPs Mark Ecker, Colyn O’Connell, John Hayes, Burris Warner, Joe Navilhon, Clate Schmidt, Brandyn Sittinger, John Schreiber, Zac Houston and Kyle Funkhouser on minor league contracts.

HOUSTON ASTROS — Traded OF Eury Perez to Tampa Bay for cash.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Sent OF Alex Gordon to Omaha (PCL) for a rehab assignment.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Activated RHP Nick Tropeano from the 15-day DL and optioned him to Salt Lake (PCL).

MINNESOTA TWINS — Traded OF Oswaldo Arcia to Tampa Bay for a player to be named or cash. Agreed to terms with SS Jose Miranda INF Joe Cronin OFs Akil Baddoo and Zach Featherstone Cs Kidany Salva, Ben Rortvedt and Juan Gamez and RHPs Tyler Benninghoff, Patrick McGuff, Quin Grogan, Clark Beeker and Brady Anderson on minor league contracts.

NEW YORK YANKEES — Agreed to terms with INF Aaron Bossi, OFs Jordan Scott and Edel Luaces and RHPs Nolan Martinez, Timothy Holmes, Chase Hodson and Kyle Halbohn on minor league contracts.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Selected the contracts of LHPs Wade LeBlanc and David Rollins and RHP Donn Roach from Tacoma (PCL). Optioned RHP Tom Wilhelmsen and OF Norichika Aoki to Tacoma.

Placed RHP Adrian Sampson on the 15-day DL. Transferred RHP Tony Zych to the 60-day DL. TAMPA BAY RAYS — Designated RHP Andrew Bellatti for assignment. Agreed to terms with NF Michael Brosseau, 1B Jonathon Arrowood, 2B Mac Seibert, SSs Deion Tansel and Matt Eureste, LHPs Kevin Williams and Alex Estrella and RHPs Austin Sweeet, Anthony Parente, Joe Graziano and Austin Franklin on minor league contracts.

TEXAS RANGERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Matt Milroy on a minor league contract.

National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Agreed to terms with RHP Max Duval on a minor league contract.

ATLANTA BRAVES — Agreed to terms with C Isaias Tejeda and 2B Jose Fernandez on minor league contracts.

CHICAGO CUBS — Sent RHP Joe Nathan to Tennessee (SL) for a rehab assignment.

CINCINNATI REDS — Optioned OF Kyle Waldrop to Louisville (IL). Reinstated RHP Blake Wood from paternity leave.

COLORADO ROCKIES — Released SS Jose Reyes. Sent RHP Christian Bergman to Albuquerque (PCL) for a rehab assignment.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Designated OF Will Venable for assignment. Selected the contract of RHP Nick Tepesch from Oklahoma (PCL). Sent LHP Hyun-Jin Ryu to Oklahoma City (PCL) for a rehab assignment. Agreed to terms with OF Nick Yarnall on a minor league contract.

MIAMI MARLINS — Agreed to terms with C

Gunner Pollman and LHP Matt Tracy on minor league contracts. Extended their player development contract with New Orleans (PCL) through the 2020 season.

MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Optioned INF Yadiel Rivera to Colorado Springs (PCL). Extended their player development contract with Biloxi (SL) through the 2020 season.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Placed RHP Andrew Bailey on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Edubray Ramos from Lehigh Valley (IL). Agreed to terms with SS Chandler Hall on a minor league contract.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Designated RHP Jorge Rondon and INF Cole Figueroa for assignment. Optioned C Jacob Stallings to Indianapolis (IL). Reinstated RHP Juan Nicasio from the restricted list. Selected the contract of INF/OF Adam Frazier from Indianapolis.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Sent C Brayan Pena to Springfield (TL) for a rehab assignment.

Agreed to terms with SS Brady Whalen, LHP Colton Thompson and RHPs Connor Jones and Zac Gallen on minor league contracts.

American Association JOPLIN BLASTERS — Signed INF Sergio Leon and RHP Alex De La Cruz.

SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS — Signed RHP Bryan Escanio.

SIOUX FALLS CANARIES — Released C Taylor Zeutenhorst.

Can-Am League NEW JERSEY JACKALS — Released INF Andrew Dundon.

OTTAWA CHAMPIONS — Signed OF Derrick Pyles. Released OF Brian Van Kirk and C Nic Lops.

SUSSEX COUNTY MINERS — Signed INF Riley Palmer.

Frontier League SCHAUMBURG BOOMERS — Signed LHP Payton Baskette and OFs Nick Lynch and Zach Weigel. Released OFs Justin Byrd and Shawn Payne.

FOOTBALL National Football League CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed LB Joe Schobert.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Placed CB Kyle Wilson on injured reserve. Signed DT C.J. Wilson.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Released PK Shaun Suisham. Signed RB Brandon Johnson.

HOCKEY National Hockey League DALLAS STARS — Signed D Jordie Benn to a three-year contract.

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Re-signed D Luke Witkowski to a one-year, two-way contract.

WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Re-signed F Paul Carey to a one-year, two way contract and D Aaron Ness to a two-year, two way contract.

SOCCER Major League Soccer FC DALLAS — Reached agreement to transfer M Alejandro Zendejas to Chivas Guadalajara (Liga MX-Mexico).

NEW YORK RED BULLS — Loaned D Karl Ouimette to Jacksonville (NASL).

SPORTING KANSAS CITY — Signed D Ever Alvarado.

COLLEGE BAYLOR — Fired football coach Art Briles.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON—Named Kelvin Long women’s assistant basketball coach.

CUMBERLAND (TENN.) — Promoted men’s graduate assistant soccer coach Liam Collins to fulltime assistant coach.

MICHIGAN — Reinstated Adam Steinberg as men’s tennis coach.

PENN STATE — Named Greg Miskinis men’s basketball strength and conditioning coach.

TEXAS STATE — Named Robert Guster men’s assistant basketball coach.

WINTHROP—Named Amani Franklin director of women’s basketball operations Ashley Johnson women’s assistant basketball coach and Julika Blankenship women’s lacrosse coach.

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15. Minnesota, Luke Kunin, C, Wisconsin (Big Ten).

16. Arizona (from Detroit), Jakob Chychrun, D, Sarnia (OHL).

17. Nashville, Dante Fabbro, D, Penticton (BCHL).

18. Winnipeg (from Philadelphia), Logan Stanley, D, Windsor (OHL).

19. N.Y. Islanders, Kieffer Bellows, LW, USA Under-18 (NTDP).

20. Detroit (from Arizona via N.Y. Rangers), Dennis Cholowski, D, Chilliwack (BCHL).

21. Carolina (from Los Angeles), Julien Gauthier, RW, Val-d’Or (QMJHL).

22. Philadelphia (from Winnipeg via Chicago), German Rubtsov, C, Team Russia U18 (Russia-Jr.).

23. Florida, Henrik Borgstrom, C, HIFK Jr. (FIN-Jr.) 24. Anaheim, Max Jones, LW, London (OHL).

25. Dallas, Riley Tufte, LW, Blaine HS (Minn.).

26. St. Louis (from Washington), Tage Thompson, C, UConn (HEast) 27. Tampa Bay, Brett Howden, C, Moose Jaw (WHL).

28. Washington (from St. Louis), Lucas Johansen, D, Kelowna (WHL).

29. Boston (from San Jose), Trent Frederic, C, USA Under-18 (NTDP).

30. Anaheim (from Pittsburgh via Toronto), Sam Steel, C, Regina (WHL).

Atlanta

(6), Despaigne (7), Brach (8), Britton (9) and Wieters. W—Tolliver 1-0. L—Moore 3-5. Sv—Britton (22). HRs—Tampa Bay, Dickerson (13). Baltimore, Machado (18), Jones (14).

NHL TRADES At First Niagara Center Buffalo, N.Y. Friday — Montreal traded F Lars Eller to Washington for the Capitals’ second-round draft picks in 2017 and ‘18.

— Chicago traded F Andrew Shaw to Montreal for the Canadiens’ two second-round picks — No. 39 and 45.

— New Jersey traded pick No. 11 to Ottawa for pick No. 12 and a third-round pick — No. 80.

— St. Louis traded G Brian Elliott to Calgary for the Flames’ second-round pick — No. 35 in this year’s draft and a 2018 conditional third-round pick.

— Washington traded pick No. 26 to St. Louis for picks — No. 28 and 87.

— Detroit traded C Pavel Datsyuk and the No. 16 pick to Arizona for C Joe Vitale and picks — No. 20 and 53.

— Philadelphia traded their No. 18 and 79 picks to Winnipeg for picks — No. 22 and 36.

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AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct 42 30 .583 41 32 .562 40 35 .533 36 36 .500 31 40 .437 Central Division W L Pct 42 30 .583 38 34 .528 38 36 .514 37 37 .500 23 50 .315 West Division W L Pct 47 27 .635 38 36 .514 36 37 .493 31 42 .425 30 42 .417

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GB — 4 5 6 19½ GB — 9 10½ 15½ 16

Friday’s Games Baltimore 6, Tampa Bay 3 N.Y. Yankees 5, Minnesota 3 Cleveland 7, Detroit 4 Boston 8, Texas 7 Chicago White Sox 3, Toronto 2 Houston 13, Kansas City 4 Oakland at L.A. Angels, 8:05 p.m.

St. Louis at Seattle, 8:10 p.m.

Today’s Games Minnesota (Santana 2-7) at N.Y. Yankees (Pineda 3-7), 11:05 a.m.

Tampa Bay (Andriese 6-0) at Baltimore (Gausman 0-5), 11:05 a.m., 1st game Toronto (Dickey 4-8) at Chicago White Sox (Gonzalez 1-2), 12:10 p.m.

Cleveland (Carrasco 2-2) at Detroit (Sanchez 4-7), 2:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 3-3) at Baltimore (Tillman 101), 5:05 p.m., 2nd game Houston (Fiers 5-3) at Kansas City (Young 2-6), 5:15 p.m.

Boston (Wright 8-4) at Texas (Griffin 3-0), 9:20 p.m.

Oakland (Overton 0-0) at L.A. Angels (Chacin 3-5), 8:05 p.m.

St. Louis (Leake 5-4) at Seattle (Karns 5-2), 8:10 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Minnesota at N.Y. Yankees, 11:05 a.m.

Cleveland at Detroit, 11:10 a.m.

Tampa Bay at Baltimore, 11:35 a.m.

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

Houston at Kansas City, 12:15 p.m.

Boston at Texas, 1:05 p.m.

Oakland at L.A. Angels, 1:35 p.m.

St. Louis at Seattle, 2:10 p.m.

Washington New York Miami Philadelphia

NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct 43 31 .581 39 33 .542 39 35 .527 31 43 .419

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25 48 .342 Central Division W L Pct 48 24 .667 38 33 .535 35 39 .473 33 40 .452 28 46 .378 West Division W L Pct 47 27 .635 41 34 .547 34 38 .472 35 40 .467 32 43 .427

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Friday’s Games Pittsburgh 8, L.A. Dodgers 6 Chicago Cubs 5, Miami 4 San Diego 13, Cincinnati 4 N.Y. Mets 8, Atlanta 6 Milwaukee 5, Washington 3 Arizona at Colorado, 6:40 p.m.

St. Louis at Seattle, 8:10 p.m.

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

Today’s Games Arizona (Miller 2-6) at Colorado (De La Rosa 4-4), 2:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Lackey 7-3) at Miami (Clemens 0-0), 2:10 p.m.

San Diego (Pomeranz 6-7) at Cincinnati (Finnegan 3-5), 2:10 p.m.

Washington (Gonzalez 3-6) at Milwaukee (Garza 0-0), 2:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Maeda 6-4) at Pittsburgh (Locke 6-5), 5:15 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (deGrom 3-4) at Atlanta (Teheran 3-7), 5:15 p.m.

Philadelphia (Hellickson 4-6) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 8-3), 8:05 p.m.

St. Louis (Leake 5-4) at Seattle (Karns 5-2), 8:10 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Chicago Cubs at Miami, 11:10 a.m.

San Diego at Cincinnati, 11:10 a.m.

N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 11:35 a.m.

Washington at Milwaukee, 12:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at San Francisco, 2:05 p.m.

Arizona at Colorado, 2:10 p.m.

St. Louis at Seattle, 2:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Pittsburgh, 6:08 p.m.

FRIDAY’S LINESCORES AMERICAN LEAGUE Minnesota 002 100000—3 7 3 New York 002 20001x—5 8 0 Milone, N.Ramirez (4), Pressly (7), Boshers (8) and K.Suzuki; Tanaka, Betances (7), A.Miller (8), Chapman (9) and Au.Romine. W—Tanaka 5-2. L— Milone 0-2. Sv—Chapman (14). HRs—New York, Hicks (3).

Cleveland 002 500000—7 12 2 Detroit 000 030001—4 9 0 Salazar, Otero (6), B.Shaw (8), Allen (9) and Gimenez; Zimmermann, Pelfrey (4), Lowe (9) and McCann. W—Salazar 9-3. L—Zimmermann 9-4.

T. Bay 300 000000—3 9 1 Baltimore 000 01401x—6 8 0 Moore, Geltz (7) and Conger; Gallardo, Tolliver

Houston 930 000010—13 14 0 K. City 010 110 100— 4 11 3 Keuchel, Feldman (7) and J.Castro; Volquez, Gee (2), Flynn (5) and S.Perez, Butera. W—Keuchel 4-9. L—Volquez 7-7. HRs—Houston, Rasmus (10), Springer (16). Kansas City, Escobar (1), Cuthbert (6).

Toronto 010 001000—2 8 0 Chicago 000 11010x—3 11 0 Sanchez, Chavez (7), Storen (8) and Martin; Rodon, Albers (6), N.Jones (7), Duke (8), Robertson (9) and Avila. W—N.Jones 3-2. L—Chavez 0-2. Sv—Robertson (19). HRs—Chicago, Cabrera (8).

Boston 000 202004—8 9 0 Texas 312 100000—7 16 0 Price, Barnes (3), Layne (6), Hembree (8), Uehara (9) and Vazquez, Leon; N.Martinez, Barnette (7), Diekman (9), Bush (9) and Wilson. W—Hembree 4-0. L—Bush 2-1. Sv—Uehara (2). HRs—Boston, Betts (16), Bradley Jr. (13), Ramirez (7). Texas, Choo (3), Fielder (6).

NATIONAL LEAGUE Los Angeles002 022000—6 13 0 Pittsburgh 041 02010x—8 12 0 Tepesch, Coleman (5), Howell (6), Fien (6), Hatcher (7) and Grandal; Taillon, Hughes (5), Lobstein (6), Feliz (6), Watson (8), Melancon (9) and Stewart. W—Feliz 2-0. L—Tepesch 0-1. Sv—Melancon (21). HRs—Los Angeles, Puig (6). Pittsburgh, Joyce (8), Kang (11).

San Diego 111 111250—13 15 2 Cincinnati 004 000 000— 4 4 0 Rea, Quackenbush (6), Hand (6), Villanueva (8), Thornton (9) and Norris; Reed, Iglesias (6), Lorenzen (7), Hoover (8), J.Ramirez (9) and Barnhart.

W—Rea 4-3. L—Reed 0-1. HRs—San Diego, Rosales (5), Upton 2 (11), Myers (17).

New York 020 330000—8 8 0 Atlanta 000 060000—6 11 0 Matz, Robles (5), Bastardo (8), Familia (8) and T.d’Arnaud; Blair, Ogando (5), Krol (6), Withrow (7), Cervenka (8) and Flowers. W—Robles 2-3. L—Blair 0-5. Sv—Familia (25). HRs—New York, Loney (2).

Atlanta, Snyder (2).

Chicago 400 000100—5 8 2 Miami 400 000000—4 2 0 Hendricks, Cahill (6), Wood (7), Rondon (8) and Contreras, Ross; Koehler, Dunn (7), Wittgren (7), Ellington (8) and Realmuto. W—Cahill 1-2. L—Dunn 0-1. Sv—Rondon (13). HRs—Chicago, Contreras (3), Bryant (18). Miami, Bour (13).

Wash.

003 000000—3 9 0 Milwaukee 200 01200x—5 5 1 Scherzer, Belisle (7), Treinen (8) and Ramos; Davies, Torres (6), Smith (7), Thornburg (8), Jeffress (9) and Lucroy. W—Torres 1-1. L—Scherzer 8-5.

Sv—Jeffress (20). HRs—Milwaukee, Nieuwenhuis (4), Broxton (1).

Soccer MP W L T GF GA Pt x-Hungary 3 1 0 2 6 4 5 x-Iceland 3 1 0 2 4 3 5 x-Portugal 3 0 0 3 4 4 3 Austria 3 0 2 1 1 4 1 x — clinched berth in second round Note: Three points awarded for a win, one for a tie.

AMWAY CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP Toronto vs. Vancouver (two-game, total-goals series) Tuesday’s result First Leg Toronto1 Vancouver 0 Wednesday, June 29 Second Leg Toronto at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

UEFA Euro 2016 At Sites in France Group Stage Group A MP W L x-France 3 2 0 x-Switzerland 3 1 0 Albania 3 1 2 Romania 3 0 2 Group B MP W L x-Wales 3 2 1 x-England 3 1 0 x-Slovakia 3 1 1 Russia 3 0 2 Group C MP W L x-Germany 3 2 0 x-Poland 3 2 0 x-Northern Ireland 3 1 2 Ukraine 3 0 3 Group D MP W L x-Croatia 3 2 0 x-Spain 3 2 1 Turkey 3 1 2 Czech Republic 3 0 2 Group E MP W L x-Italy 3 2 1 x-Belgium 3 2 1 x-Rep. of Ireland 3 1 1 Sweden 3 0 2 Group F

T GF GA Pt 1 4 1 7 2 2 1 5 0 1 3 3 1 2 4 1 T GF GA Pt 0 6 3 6 2 3 2 5 1 3 3 4 1 2 6 1 T GF GA Pt 1 3 0 7 1 2 0 7 0 2 2 3 0 0 5 0 T GF GA Pt 1 5 3 7 0 5 2 6 0 2 4 3 1 2 5 1 T GF GA Pt 0 3 1 6 0 4 2 6 1 2 4 4 1 1 3 1

Wednesday’s matches Group E At Nice, France Belgium 1 Sweden 0 At Lille, France Ireland 1 Italy 0 Group F At Lyon, France Hungary 3 Portugal 3 At Saint-Denis, France Iceland 2 Austria 1 Conclusion of Group Stage Tuesday’s results Group C At Paris Germany 1 Northern Ireland 0 At Marseille, France Poland 1 Ukraine 0 Group D At Bordeaux, France Croatia 2 Spain 1 At Lens, France Turkey 2 Czech Republic PLAYOFFS Round of 16 (single-match elimination) Saturday’s matches Switzerland vs. Poland, 7 a.m.

Wales vs. Northern Ireland, 10 a.m.

Croatia vs. Portugal, 1 p.m.

Sunday’s matches France vs. Republic of Ireland, 7 a.m.

Germany vs. Slovakia, 10 a.m.

Hungary vs. Belgium, 1 p.m.

Major League Soccer EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts Philadelphia 7 4 5 26 New York 7 8 1 22 New York City FC 5 5 6 21 Montreal 5 4 5 20 Toronto FC 5 5 4 19 New England 4 4 7 19 D.C. United 4 6 5 17 Orlando City 3 3 8 17 Columbus 3 5 6 15 Chicago 2 7 5 11

GF 27 27 25 22 15 21 14 25 18 14

GA 22 22 31 20 15 26 16 23 21 20

WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA Colorado 9 2 5 32 19 11 FC Dallas 8 5 4 28 24 24 Real Salt Lake 8 4 3 27 27 24 Los Angeles 5 3 7 22 27 17 Sporting KC 6 8 3 21 16 18 Vancouver 6 7 3 21 24 27 San Jose 5 4 6 21 18 18 Portland 5 6 5 20 25 27 Seattle 5 8 1 16 13 17 Houston 3 7 5 14 20 22 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.

Wednesday’s Games Philadelphia 4, Chicago 3 Real Salt Lake 2, New York 1 Colorado 0, Los Angeles 0, tie Today’s Games New York City FC at Seattle, 3 p.m.

New England at D.C. United, 5 p.m.

Vancouver at Philadelphia, 5 p.m.

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

Sporting Kansas City at Montreal, 5:30 p.m.

Toronto FC at Orlando City, 5:30 p.m.

Real Salt Lake at FC Dallas, 6 p.m.

Los Angeles at San Jose, 8 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Houston at Portland, 4 p.m.

Glenn leads Alouettes to win over Blue Bombers

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Montreal 22 Winnipeg 14 WINNIPEG — Kevin Glenn threw for 332 yards and a touchdown to veteran S.J. Green as the Montreal Alouettes defeated the Blue Bombers 22-14 Friday night in a game that was delayed because of lightning.

The CFL season-opener for both clubs at Investors Group Field was put on hold with 6:57 left in the first quarter

as an approaching weather system brought lightning and then thunder and rain. The stoppage lasted about an hour and resumed after players had a quick warm-up.

Montreal’s Boris Bede hit field goals from 41 and 47 yards and added a pair of converts. Backup quarterback Brandon Bridge plunged in for a one-yard TD and Green hung onto an eight-yard touchdown toss. Bede and Winnipeg kicker Justin Medlock each conceded a safety.

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3. Columbus, Pierre-Luc Dubois, LW, Cape Breton (QMJHL).

4. Edmonton, Jesse Puljujarvi, RW, Karpat (FIN).

5. Vancouver, Olli Juolevi, D, London (OHL).

6. Calgary, Matthew Tkachuk, LW, London (OHL).

7. Arizona, Clayton Keller, C, USA Under-18 (NTDP).

8. Buffalo, Alexander Nylander, LW, Mississauga (OHL).

9. Montreal, Mikhail Sergachyov, D, Windsor (OHL).

10. Colorado, Tyson Jost, C, Penticton (BCJHL).

11. Ottawa (from New Jersey), Logan Brown, C, Windsor (OHL).

12. New Jersey (from Ottawa), Michael McLeod, C, Mississauga (OHL).

13. Carolina, Jake Bean, D, Calgary (WHL).

14. Boston, Charlie McAvoy, D, Boston Univer-

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Djokovic eyes Golden Slam

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Novak Djokovic has accomplished so much in his career — and, indeed, already this year.

He owns 12 Grand Slam singles titles, a total eclipsed by only three men in the long history of tennis. He has won four consecutive major tournaments, something only two other men ever did. He leads the tour in wins (44-3 record) and titles (six) in 2016.

Now, with Wimbledon starting Monday, there is something more for Djokovic to pursue, something never achieved by a man and only once by a woman: a Golden Slam, consisting of winning all four major singles titles, plus an Olympic singles gold medal, in one season. As it is, Djokovic is halfway to a true Grand Slam, collecting championships on the hard courts of the Australian Open in January, then the red clay of the French Open earlier this month.

Among men, only Don Budge in 1938, and Rod Laver in 1962 and 1969, managed to win all four Grand Slam tournaments within a calendar year (none of those were Summer Games years and, anyway, tennis was not part of the Olympics in those days).

“There’s going to be a lot of pressure on him,” Laver said about Djokovic, adding: “For me, I think it’s very possible he can pull it off.”

When he won his first French Open title this month to become the first man since Jim Courier in 1992 to even get halfway to a calendar-year Grand Slam, Djokovic certainly did not try to play down the possibility of equaling Laver’s achievement.

“Well, I don’t want to sound arrogant,” Djokovic said after extending his Grand Slam winning streak to 28 matches, “but I really think everything is achievable in life.”

Why shouldn’t he feel that way?

At 29, he is probably at his peak, as close to unbeatable as there is these days, possessing the best return of serve in the game, an unparalleled ability to contort his body and track down opponents’ apparent winners while going from defence to offence in a blink, and an improving serve.

And from match to match, surface to surface, Djokovic rarely wavers.

“People are starting to respect him more and more,” said seven-time major champion John McEnroe, part of ESPN’s broadcast team at the All England Club, “(and) to see the astronomical level of consistency he’s had, incredible success week in and week out.”

Djokovic has participated in the past six Grand Slam finals, a run surpassed only by Roger Federer

EURO 2016

UEFA feels vindicated by group stage

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS — With the European Championship group stage over, UEFA proudly flagged up a statistic on Thursday: no team won all three games.

Not World Cup holder Germany and certainly not two-time defending European champion Spain, which only advanced to the round of 16 as a group runner-up.

The lack of walkovers and dead-rubber group games provides some vindication for UEFA after eight teams were added to make its showpiece a 24-team event.

Here is an overview of the group stage as the continental championship takes a pause before resuming Saturday: HISTORY MAKERS Part of the joy of the expanded European Championship was the appearance of five new teams. They weren’t pushovers. Far from it. And the joy of their fans was infectious as some tasted the big-stage for the first time in soccer.

Only Albania went home early as Iceland, Northern Ireland, Slovakia and Wales marched into the round of 16. Wales was even the joint-top scorer in the group stage, alongside Hungary, with six goals.

STANDOUT GAME It took until the final round of matches and game 34 for the most chaotically entertaining fixture: a sixgoal thriller between Portugal and Hungary. It saw more than three times the average number of goals (1.92) per group stage game in France, the lowest since Euro ‘92, which featured only eight teams.

The 3-3 draw between Portugal and Hungary was far more open than some of the tight, cagey and — in some cases — simply dull games.

Cristiano Ronaldo rediscovered his scoring touch with a goal and a towering header as four Powered Powe ered by goals were scored in 17 minutes. And Ronaldo set new records: for most European Championship finals goals (17) and most tournaments with a goal (4). All that was missing was a red card, of which there were only two in the 36 group-stage games.

File photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic holds the trophy after winning the final of the French Open tennis tournament against Britain’s Andy Murray at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France. If Novak Djokovic wins Wimbleon and the U.S. Open to complete a true Grand Slam, he’ll have a fan in the last man to do it. Rod Laver knows what it takes to complete tennis’ ultimate achievement, having won the Grand Slam as an amateur in 1962 and again as a pro in 1969. Since then, no man has come close. in the Open era.

Djokovic also is gaining on another, more revered, mark: Federer’s 17 Grand Slam titles. Next on the all-time list are Rafael Nadal and Pete Sampras, with 14 apiece.

“He’s there, for sure — one of the best now,” said Marian Vajda, who co-coaches Djokovic alongside Boris Becker. “Hard to say who’s the greatest. But according to the Grand Slams, he is getting close to Federer and Nadal.”

At Wimbledon, Djokovic won’t see Nadal, out with an injured left wrist. Federer is finally, at 34, show-

Newest Raptor Poeltl credits sports parents for paving way to NBA

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — As the young son of Austrian national team volleyball players, Jakob Poeltl knew he’d grow up to play sports.

But in a mountainous country known for churning out world-class skiers, basketball was barely on the radar. So the day after the seven-foot centre became the first Austrian drafted into the NBA, Poeltl pointed to his mom Martina and dad Rainer for instilling in him a love of sports.

Their support pathed his unlikely journey from Austria to the Toronto Raptors.

“Even as a little kid, I was JACOB POELTL always in the gym,” Poeltl said. “Them playing volleyball I was like being the ball boy actually, just running around, playing around. I was super active because I grew up in this family of athletes, a very active family.

“So for me as a kid, it was pretty obvious that I would play a sport. And it was basketball, it was pretty random, but I loved it and I never looked back.”

The Raptors selected the seven-foot forward from the University of Utah with the No. 9 pick in Thursday night’s NBA draft, and Ujiri said, with Poeltl’s background — and his obvious love of the game — choosing him was a no-brainer.

“When you see a big guy who loves to play, his parents were athletes and he grew up in a sports environment, and loves the game of basketball and loves to be in the gym, you just run and hug him and take him and run,” Ujiri said, with a laugh.

“Because you don’t find them. A lot of big guys are pushed to play, right? That’s the reality of life.

You’re seven feet, so go play basketball. This kid loves to play, he loves the game of basketball.”

Poeltl’s parents, plus sister Miriam and friend Jan were on hand as the 20-year-old, dressed in a navy blue suit and scuffed grey running shoes, was intro-

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duced to the media Friday at BioSteel Centre. Poeltl posed holding his new No. 42 Raptors jersey.

Ujiri indicated he’d had his eye on Poeltl for the last two years. In his freshman season, Poeltl held Jahlil Okafor to a season-low six points in the NCAA tournament.

And he’s coming off a sophomore season that saw him earn the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award as the NCAA’s top centre. He posted a career-high 32 points versus Temple and 18 rebounds in a win over Duke.

It’s still “a little unbelievable,” Poeltl said, on being the NBA’s first Austrian, considering it would be difficult to even watch NBA games while he was growing up in Vienna.

His parents took him to his first NBA game at Madison Square Garden, when he was 14.

A Utah assistant coach eventually spotted the player at an under-18 European tournament.

Now, Poeltl is a player with “great hands, loves to run, and moves his feet well,” Ujiri said. “And he’s got a good sense and feel for the game… loves to roll hard to the basket.”

“And to me, big guys just continue to get better.

And what you see is what we said about (Jonas Valanciunas), when we first got J.V. Where J.V. is now, it’s not even close to where he’s going to be three years from now. This kid, same thing. It has really made us super excited about where our franchise could be in the future.”

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BIG IMPRESSION The world’s most expensive player lived up to his 100 million-euro price tag on his tournament debut as Wales forward Gareth Bale scored in all three games, upstaging Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.

And yet Wales wasn’t overly-reliant on Bale, who scored only half the team’s goals.

The breakthrough star of the group stage was Dimitri Payet, who wasn’t a first-team regular for France before the tournament but now seems indispensable.

ing signs of age, including missing the French Open to end a record streak of 65 consecutive majors. This is also the first time since 2000 that Federer heads to the All England Club without having won any ATP title all season.

At this point, the top-ranked Djokovic’s most serious challenger has to be No. 2 Andy Murray, the man he beat in the finals at both the Australian Open and French Open this year. Murray has reached 10 Grand Slam finals, winning only two, but both victories did come against Djokovic.

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THE ADVOCATE Saturday, June 25, 2016

Fear and fallout

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Claire Hunt, center, of Reading, England, changes pounds for dollars, Friday, at a money exchange in New York. Britain voted to leave the European Union after a bitterly divisive referendum campaign, toppling the government Friday, sending global markets plunging and shattering the stability of a project in continental unity designed half a century ago to prevent the Third World War. ‘I think the exchange went down about eight per cent (from yesterday),’ said Hunt, who is vacationing with her son, Jacob Wood, right. ‘It’s scary. I don’t know what we are going home to.’

Canadian businesses and economists weigh impact of Brexit vote result

BY DAN HEALING THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Canadian businesses, investors and economists confronted the prospect Friday of one of Canada’s biggest trading partners exiting the European Union and what it will mean for their operations and the economy.

Economists said the so-called Brexit vote will mean short-term volatility on world markets and a decrease in investor appetite for risk, prompting a likely strengthening of the U.S. greenback at the expense of the Canadian dollar. On the other hand, they said interest rates in the United States probably won’t climb as previously expected, a stabilizing factor for the loonie going forward.

“This is bigger than just the U.K. and that is why it is having such ramifications globally,” said Pedro Antunes, deputy chief economist of the Conference Board of Canada.

“I think the concern in global markets is not just about Brexit, it’s not just about the U.K. deciding to leave, it’s really about the further political ramifications this can have within the U.K. or within the European Union itself, especially the monetary union, which is already strained.”

Trade in material goods between Canada and Britain is small and shouldn’t be overly affected by the vote, Antunes added. But Canadian companies that have set up offices or subsidiaries in Britain to gain access to the EU are probably going to take a “wait and see” approach before making any further investments.

TD Economics warned in a report to clients Friday that the Brexit vote could materially reduce growth in both Canada and the United States this year.

“We estimate that confidence and financial spillovers from a leave result could shave about 0.5 to 1.0 percentage

point off GDP growth for the U.S. and Canada in the second half of 2016, driven mainly by an expected reduction in business investment growth as a result of a rise in global economic uncertainty,” economists Beata Caranci and Fotios Raptis wrote.

Raptis said later in an interview that TD’s 2016 average economic growth forecast for Canada of 1.3 per cent, made earlier this month, could drop to 1.2 per cent because of the second half’s stunted growth.

TD noted in the report that Canada sends about three per cent of its annual goods exports to the U.K. Provinces most likely to be hurt by reduced British demand are Newfoundland and Labrador, which ships about eight per cent of its goods exports there, and Ontario, which sends about six per cent.

Energy analyst Greg Colman of National Bank Financial said the Brexit vote could lead to lower demand for oil and natural gas in Britain and Europe if their economies slow as expected. But he pointed out demand there has been falling for a decade and won’t have much impact on the global energy demand picture.

He said a stronger U.S. dollar will actually benefit Canadian exporters of energy to the U.S. who pay most of their costs in Canada.

“The risk premium will increase, which will cause stocks to sell off, which makes good stocks cheaper and cheaper stocks are better to buy than more expensive stocks. And then on the currency side, you have this offsetting impact of the weaker Canadian dollar.”

RBC Economics said in a note to clients Friday that it expects a “muted” effect on the Canadian economy but the rise of risk aversion in markets will “put downward pressure on oil prices, government bond yields and the Canadian dollar.”

In a blog post, Colin Busby, associate director of research at the C.D.

Howe Institute, pointed out that U.K. direct investment in Canada was around $34 billion as of the end of 2015, while Canadian firms had invested $93 billion in the United Kingdom.

More than 70,000 Canadians live in the U.K. and around 5,000 British people get temporary work permits each year to work in Canada, he said.

Canadian companies said they don’t expect much disruption.

IBI Group Inc. (TSX:IBG) spokesman Riyaz Lalani said the Toronto-based architecture and engineering firm earns about 10 per cent of its revenue in the United Kingdom.

“IBI is anticipating that the gains from the appreciation of its U.S. assets based on a stronger U.S. dollar will exceed any deterioration in U.K. exposures and the weakening of the Canadian versus the U.S. dollar,” he said.

Aimia Inc. (TSX:AIM), a Montreal-based company that runs the Aeroplan program in Canada and the Nectar loyalty program in the United Kingdom, said it doesn’t expect the Brexit vote or the weakness of the British pound to have a big impact on its financial results in the medium term.

Winnipeg-based Great-West Lifeco — one of Canada’s biggest life insurance companies — said its European businesses “are resilient and we maintain significant financial flexibility.”

The company’s Canada Life operation has had a presence in the United Kingdom since 1903. Other Great-West Lifeco units operating in the European Union include Irish Life in Ireland.

The “Leave” side won 52 per cent of the vote Thursday, over the objections of British Prime Minister David Cameron — who has announced he will resign.

The British vote to exit the EU had an immediate impact in the financial world, with the British pound plunging to its lowest level in three decades and major world stock market indexes falling sharply.

What the experts are saying “The Brexit result is a net negative for the global growth outlook, but it’s not a crippling blow. The initial financial market reaction was especially sour mostly because the market had become so convinced that Remain would win and not so much because it’s a massive negative for the outlook.” — Douglas Porter, BMO Capital Markets chief economist.

“Given the economic uncertainty, it is difficult to see how the U.K. economy will avoid a recession.” — Benjamin Tal, deputy chief economist at CIBC World Markets Inc. “For now, the most immediate impact will be lower interest rates… The Bank of Canada will wait and see what happens…

If anything, continued very low interest rates could further boost already hot Toronto and Vancouver housing markets.”

— Sherry Cooper, chief economist at Dominion Lending Centres.

“In the longer term, the key issue for investors is whether Brexit marks a turn toward nationalism… Equity investors particularly have benefited from globalization over many decades as companies have been able to move production to lower-cost jurisdictions and penetrate new markets, providing a significant long-term tailwind to earnings. A move in the other direction would exacerbate the challenges we have been highlighting for some time, including the persistent low-growth environment that is firmly in place today.” — Bruce Cooper, TD Asset Management chief investment officer.

“As in the aftermath of an earthquake, we may see significant aftershocks rock the markets in the coming days, but it appears the worst has passed for now.”

— Colin Cieszynski, chief market strategist at CMC Markets Canada.

Home sales slow, but market remains balanced: realtor

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Central Alberta house sales continue to lag behind last year but the market is a long way from a meltdown, says a veteran Red Deer realtor.

Residential sales dropped 13.2 per cent in May to 439 units compared with a year earlier, according to the latest statistics from the Central Alberta Realtors Association.

Over the first five months of the year, sales are down 15.4 per cent from the same period last year.

While the drop is significant, it is not as sharp as April (16.2 per cent) or March (17 per cent).

Province-wide, residential sales from January through May are down 9.4 per cent.

Dale Russell, who has been a local realtor for 37 years, said there’s no doubt the economic slowdown’s effects are being felt in housing but there is plenty of evidence that it remains stable.

“We’re actually doing better than a lot of people

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would expect,” he said.

“As an example, I’m sure there are people out there who think there are all these foreclosed houses on the market and there’s all these bargains and that kind of thing.”

However, the numbers tell a different story. The ratio of sales price to list price was about 98 per cent in May, meaning that most sellers were getting pretty close to what they wanted.

Those hoping to low ball, are coming away disappointed.

Russell has been tracking supply and demand in the Red Deer market for almost 30 years. What he has found is that despite challenges the local housing market remains balanced.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation defines a balanced market as one where 20 to 40 per cent of active listings sell each month. Red Deer’s 188 sales in May out of an inventory of 684 represents a 28 per cent turnover, well within the balanced ratio.

That is an improvement over the last year or so, when the ratio was in the 17 to 19 per cent range.

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That kind of imbalance creates a buyer’s market.

Another sign that all is not so bad is the median price of homes remains relatively strong. House prices peaked in 2007, bottomed out in 2008, and then rebounded to a new peak in 2014.

The downturn has whittled down median house prices a little over the last two years, but prices remain comparable to 2007’s pre-recession peak.

“Are prices down a little? Yes. Prices are down more at the high end of the price spectrum than they are at the low end of the price spectrum,” he said.

Russell has been through several housing downturns in his career. While they are similar, each dip has its own character.

What marks the latest downturn is its length — closing on 1 ½ years right now.

How long it persists will depend a lot on the price of oil. Hitting $50 a barrel and maintaining it is likely to provide a huge psychological boost for Albertans that exceeds it’s impact when measured strictly on economic terms. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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Saturday, June 25, 2016

MARKETS

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Friday’s stock prices supplied by RBC Dominion Securities of Red Deer. For information call 341-8883.

Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 119.58 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 44.58 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.89 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.65 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.92 Cdn. National Railway . . 74.08 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 160.98 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 36.92 Capital Power Corp . . . . 19.17 Cervus Equipment Corp 11.26 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 51.57 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 53.99 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 22.01 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.56 General Motors Co. . . . . 28.35 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 22.00 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.55 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 52.40 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 32.30 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.94 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . . 6.55 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 57.28 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 137.70 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.98 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 15.00 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The vote by Britain to leave the European Union left stock markets around the world bloodied Friday as investors braced for uncertain and volatile times in the wake of the decision.

Philip Petursson, chief investment strategist at Manulife Investments, said the vote took markets by surprise as traders had expected the opposite result, with European stocks and the British pound gaining ground earlier this week as investors bet that Britain would vote to remain part of the EU. “It did come as a surprise, I think, that it went the other way,” he said. “There really wasn’t enough of a signal that leave was a real probability.”

However, Petursson said while the vote will have consequences for markets in Britain and the EU, he couldn’t say the same for Canada.

“Yes, it introduces a level of uncertainty to the global environment, but you drill down and drill down further, it’s not as meaningful or certainly long-lasting for the Canadian economy or the Canadian stock market,” he said.

The Toronto market plunged at the start of trading Friday before regaining some of the ground lost. The S&P/TSX composite index ended the day down 239.50 points or 1.7 per cent at 13,891.88, as the gold sector, a traditional refuge amid volatile financial markets, helped limit losses.

The Canadian dollar fell 1.37 U.S. cents to 76.93 cents US. The move compared with a drop of almost seven per cent by Germany’s DAX and eight per cent for France’s CAC 40. Britain’s FTSE 100 plunged more than eight per cent in early trading, but regained much of the ground to end the day down a little more than three per cent.

Bruce Cooper, chief investment officer at TD Asset Management, said investors are wondering if the vote by Britain could be the first step toward a slowdown in the global economy.

“A big question that markets are asking themselves is how

Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 68.27 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 26.95 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.96 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 21.73 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 26.65 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 14.11 First Quantum Minerals . . 8.85 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 23.89 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 5.98 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 6.66 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.07 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 21.94 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . 0.760 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 15.32 Energy Arc Resources . . . . . . . . 20.72 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 21.92 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 45.22 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.24 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 25.47 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 38.84 Canyon Services Group. . 5.44 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 17.86 CWC Well Services . . . 0.2000 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 10.21 Essential Energy. . . . . . . 0.660 negative will this be for global economic growth,” Cooper said.

“We don’t have the answer to that yet. I think what markets are telling you is we think it is going to be negative, we’re not sure exactly how negative.”

Cooper said expectations earlier this year were that the U.S. Federal Reserve could increase interest rates one or two times later this year, but that is no longer the case.

“I think there is now a good chance that will be zero (rate increases) and that rates will just stay very low for a very long period of time and, in fact, we might see the inclination for central banks to try and stimulate more,” he said.

G7 finance ministers and central bank governors moved to reassure markets Friday that they had taken steps to ensure adequate liquidity and to support the functioning of markets.

“We affirm our assessment that the U.K. economy and financial sector remain resilient and are confident that the U.K. authorities are well positioned to address the consequences of the referendum outcome,” the group said.

In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average plunged 610.32 points to 17,400.75, while the S&P 500 dropped 75.91 points to 2,037.41. The Nasdaq composite lost 202.06 points to 4,707.98.

Meanwhile, the British pound plunged to levels not seen since the mid-1980s.

It fell 12.83 cents against the loonie to C$1.7724 and dropped 12.47 cents against the American greenback to US$1.3635.

The euro also lost ground against the Canada dollar, sliding 1.24 cents to C$1.4413.

In commodities, the August contract for North American benchmark crude oil fell $2.47 to US$47.64 a barrel, while the August natural gas fell 4.3 cents to US$2.694 per mmBtu. Gold was the lone bright spot as the August contract gained $59.30 to US$1,322.40.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at the close Friday

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Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 89.39 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 43.92 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.04 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 15.08 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 39.53 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 2.32 Penn West Energy . . . . . 1.760 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 6.62 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 34.85 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 2.58 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 40.64 Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1900 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 81.46 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 64.03 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.22 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 24.46 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 34.05 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 36.01 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 88.60 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 17.35 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 44.05 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.450 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 77.21 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 42.02 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.24 at world financial market trading.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 13,891.88, down 239.50 points Dow — 17,400.75, down 610.32 points S&P 500 — 2,037.41, down 75.91 points Nasdaq — 4,707.98, down 202.06 points Currencies: Cdn — 76.93 cents US, down 1.37 cents Pound — C$1.7724, down 12.83 cents Euro — C$1.4413, down 1.24 cents Euro — US$1.1088, down 2.94 cents Oil futures: US$47.64 per barrel, down $2.47 (August contract) Gold futures: US$1,322.40 per oz., up $59.30 (August contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $24.124 oz., up $1.061 $775.59 kg., up $34.11 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: July ‘16 $9.00 lower $464.20 Nov. ‘16 $8.30 lower $476.90 Jan. ‘17 $8.30 lower $482.60 March ‘17 $7.30 lower $488.40 May ‘17 $6.30 lower $492.90 July ‘17 $5.80 lower $496.40 Nov. ‘17 $6.00 lower $495.30 Jan. ‘18 $6.00 lower $494.90 March ‘18 $6.00 lower $494.90 May ‘18 $6.00 lower $494.90 July ‘18 $6.00 lower $494.90.

Barley (Western): July ‘16 unchanged $171.50 Oct. ‘16 unchanged $171.50 Dec. ‘16 unchanged $171.50 March ‘17 unchanged $173.50 May ‘17 unchanged $174.50 July ‘17 unchanged $174.50 Oct. ‘17 unchanged $174.50 Dec. ‘17 unchanged $174.50 March ‘18 unchanged $174.50 May ‘18 unchanged $174.50 July ‘18 unchanged $174.50.

Friday’s estimated volume of trade: 553,240 tonnes of canola 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley). Total: 553,240.

Company fined for failures of sulfur recovery unit at Horizon facility

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Alberta’s Environment Department has fined Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) $500,000 for incidents at its Horizon facility.

In a news release, the department says on May 28, 2010, the plant’s sulfur recovery unit failed and some hydrogen sulfide escaped at both ground level and through a flare stack.

The company didn’t report the incident until June 3, contravening a requirement under the Environmental

Protection and Enhancement Act and resulting in a $350,000 penalty.

In an unrelated incident on Aug. 2, 2012, the sulfur recovery unit again failed and an unknown quantity of hydrogen sulfide gas escaped through a flare stack as it failed to fully combust the gas, a contravention of the plant’s approval. The company was fined $150,000 in that case.

Of the total penalty, $425,000 will be directed to researchers from the University of Calgary who will use the funds to research the toxicological effects of chemicals measured in the air in and around Fort MacKay.

Texas ‘frack master’ spent investor funds on life of ‘debauchery’

BY JUAN A. LOZANO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS HOUSTON — A Texas energy company CEO dubbed the “frack master” is charged with defrauding investors of about $80 million, including misappropriating at least $30 million for personal expenses, including private jets and gentlemen’s clubs, to “maintain a lifestyle of decadence and debauchery,” according to a lawsuit filed Friday by federal regulators.

In its lawsuit, the Securities and Exchange Commission accuses Chris Faulkner, CEO of Dallas-based Breitling Energy Corp., of orchestrating a scheme in which he and others misled investors about oil-and-gas working interests sold by Breitling Energy and three affiliated companies.

The lawsuit, filed in Dallas federal court, also alleges Faulkner manipulated Breitling Energy’s stock price after it began falling in late 2014, when oil prices started dropping.

“Chris Faulkner allegedly orchestrated a sophisticated and multilayered scheme using (Breitling Energy) and its affiliated entities as a conduit to access millions of investor dollars,” Shamoil T. Shipchandler, regional director of the SEC’s Fort Worth office, said in a statement. “The financing for Faulkner’s opulent lifestyle came directly at the expense of unwitting investors across the country.”

The SEC said Faulkner, who hasn’t been criminally charged, used investors’ funds to pay for extravagant charges on his credit cards, including more than $950,000 to Status Luxury Group, Faulkner’s personal concierge company, for private entertainment, and more than $220,000 for private jet carriers.

Faulkner also used one company card, which he dubbed his “whore

card,” to charge more than $1 million for personal travel, expenses for personal escorts and gentlemen’s clubs, including spending nearly $40,000 at one Dallas club over four days in July 2014, the SEC said in its lawsuit.

“Faulkner … has misappropriated at least $30 million in investor funds to maintain a lifestyle of decadence and debauchery,” the SEC said in its lawsuit.

Larry Friedman, Faulkner’s attorney, said the SEC’s allegations “are not accurate and they’re not true.”

Friedman said part of Faulkner’s efforts to woo investors included spending money on lavish meals, including paying for $1,300 bottles of wine and $200 steaks.

“That’s the cost of doing business when you’re raising millions of dollars from these investors, and the interesting thing is the investors have no complaint,” Friedman said. “They got their project, they got their returns, and they’re happy. It’s some bureaucrat that doesn’t like the idea that somebody ordered a $200 steak.”

Friedman denied Faulkner ever used investor funds to pay for strip clubs and escorts or that he misled investors or that he manipulated his company’s stock price.

Friedman alleged Breitling Energy’s competitors are behind the lawsuit, claiming they are envious of Faulkner’s high profile and many appearances as an expert in hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, on various cable news networks.

“Everybody is competing for the same dollars, and this gives the competitors an edge to say, ‘The SEC is looking into this company and they’re not looking into my company,”’ he said.

Breitling Energy will continue operating while the lawsuit is pending, Friedman said.

Lottery firm says its most prized secrets stolen The company states in its lawsuit that Cash transferred at least 40 of its account plans for various state lotteries to external hard drives before he resigned June 10. The company’s clients include 46 U.S. lotteries and more than 60 international lotteries.

In the hands of any competitor, the documents “would provide a roadmap for stealing away the company’s existing business” and also sap new business opportunities.

Companies will be bidding on business deals with some major lotteries in 2017 and early 2018, and “the revenue opportunity for the new contracts could be in excess of $1 billion dollars,” the lawsuit states.

Algorithms and other data were also downloaded without permission, the company says. Such infor-

ATLANTA — A key executive of a company that works with more than 40 state lotteries in the U.S. orchestrated a “massive theft” of its most-prized secrets before he resigned to accept a position with a rival company, his former employer said in a federal lawsuit.

Scientific Games International Inc. is asking a federal judge to prevent the information from being used outside the company in the multibillion-dollar lottery industry.

The company, with offices in Alpharetta, Georgia, filed the civil lawsuit Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Gainesville, Georgia.

The former employee, Brian Keith Cash, downloaded thousands of computer files around the time he accepted a position with International Game Technology at its Lakeland, Florida office, the lawsuit states.

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The “overwhelming majority” of those files were business records belonging to the company, wrote Maxwell, a former FBI special agent who was a leader on the team of investigators who interrogated Saddam Hussein, the lawsuit states.

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THE ADVOCATE Saturday, June 25, 2016

Promises kept, at a cost BUY OUR ALBUM, WE’LL WRITE YOU A TUNE – 111 TIMES AND TWO YEARS LATER

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF

Ontario band Hollerado promised to create an original, “custom” tune for every fan who bought a pre-sale package to help fund the group’s White Paint album.

Two years and 111 new songs later, the exhausted musicians finally lived up to their rather ill-conceived commitment.

All the custom songs, made up from provided details about each fan’s life, are available digitally.

“It was a serious case of act first, think later,” admitted singer Menno Versteeg, who performs on Sunday, June 26, with his band at Bo’s Bar and Grill in Red Deer.

He calculated his indie rock group had made about $7 per song when the cost of the T-shirt and album was subtracted from the total cost of each package.

Oh well.

The bright side is one of these tunes, Firefly, which Versteeg wrote for his wife, has been getting radio play.

The song was written about a difficult period in the couple’s life. They lost virtually all of their belongings in a Toronto apartment fire of unknown causes in 2013. Versteeg and his spouse weren’t home at the time.

Photo by ADVOCATE news services One of the few things items saved from their ruined residence is a guitar a thoughtful fire- The band Hollerado writes about making the best out of life. Catch their upbeat vibe at Bo’s Bart and Grill on fighter had wrapped in a blanket and removed Sunday. from the water-logged basement.

Despite having terrible time with the insurance company, which turned items like Versteeg’s officer during the Second World War. The Dutch er-skating godfather, who’s never been shy about collection of 1,000 vinyl records over to a restoration resistance fighter, who was held by the Germans, showboating for an audience.

“He gets tons of looks doing this amazing danccompany (Versteeg said hundreds of dollars were asked the Nazi officer what he would do if his own charged to “clean” warped and unplayable records, country was occupied and his cities burned? The ing,” said the singer, who admitted the tune “is reducing the overall amount that could be used to officer responded he would probably do the same as about how I’d like to be more like him, just to be replace other needed household items), the losses his grandfather had done.

Since his life was ultimately spared by the Ger- able to be myself, instead of having all this anxiety didn’t really matter in the end.

“We didn’t get half of the things we lost back after man official, his grandfather later returned the fa- and neurosis.”

The best songs usually come from the darkest the fire…” said Versteeg. But the episode highlight- vour by testifying at the officer’s post-war trial.

This long-ago encounter was brought home to Ver- places, he admitted. ed the adage that material things aren’t important.

“It was reaffirmed for us in such a stark manner,” steeg when he met the grandson of the Nazi officer, The band, which used the money from winning an he added, that he considers the fire a positive expe- with help from the Dutch government in 2013.

Ontario battle-of-the-bands contest to fund their own Hollerado, which also produced the tunes Americrience.

Royal Mountain Records, will perform in Red Deer Hollerado, formed in Ottawa in 2007, is known for arama and Juliette, is now in the process of making a with up-and-coming artists from their label: Alvvays, performing upbeat tunes inspired by rather harrow- new album that should be released later this year.

The yet-unnamed release will feature more seeming- Pup and Little Junior. ing incidents.

There’s a $10 cover for the 8 p.m. show.

So it Goes from White Paint (2013) is about Ver- ly light-hearted tunes about heavy issues.

For instance, there’s a song about Versteeg’s rolllmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com steeg’s grandfather’s real-life encounter with a Nazi

Four local artists in finals for a Wild prize

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF Four Central Alberta country artists are among 12 finalists in a provincial contest for a $100,000 grand prize.

Amy Metcalfe of Red Deer, Dani Lynn of Olds, Stettler band Domino, and Jamie Woodfin of Ponoka made the first cut in Alberta Music’s Project Wild (formerly called the Peak Performance Project). It’s being funded by Wild 953, Calgary’s new country music station.

The next step for the country artists is performing live at Knoxville’s Tavern in Calgary on July 3. After completing an orientation and submitting a proposal, they will each receive a $5,000 development prize that can be spent on recording, marketing, promotion, video production or other activities, at each artist’s discretion.

The finalists will also be participating in a career-boosting music industry boot camp from Aug. 26 to Sept. 2. After receiving performance, songwriting, marketing and recording tips from established performers and industry professionals, the 12 artists will go through a series of public showcases at Knoxville’s Tavern to whittle the list down to the Top 3.

The performers will be judged by a panel of experts, as well as by public online voting from Oct. 28 to Nov. 4. The artists must also submit a report summarizing their accomplishments through the contest.

The Top 3 winners will be announced on Nov. 8 through the radio station. The first-place winner will receive $100,953, the second-place winner will get $75,000 and third place will be given $50,000. This money is designed to help them take their music careers to the next level.

Dear Rouge and The Wet Secrets are bands with Red Deer connections that won this contest when it was called the Peak Performance Project, and received wider recognition.

The top awards for Project Wild will be bestowed at a ceremony on Nov. 26 at Flames Central in Calgary, with the three winners performing at the event.

The other finalists are: Brad Saunders and Cole Bradley, both of Calgary, The Dungarees and Ken Stead, both of Edmonton, Midnight Lights from Peace River, Shantelle Davidson of Fort. McMurray, Sykamore of Carseland and Trevor Panczak of Magrath.

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Clockwise from upper left: Dani Lynn of Olds, Amy Metcalfe of Red Deer, Jamie Woodfin of Ponoka and the band Domino, of Stettler.

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Come out to Rotary Park and join the Epilepsy Association of Calgary Central Alberta Annual Picnic on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Let the association know if you plan to join the picnic. To find out more or RSVP, phone 403-358-3358.

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The event starts at noon. Tickets are $60 from Dress For Success on Facebook, or call Jamie at 403-8728584. Dress for Success supports women re-entering the workforce with appropriate workplace attire.

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PANCAKES AND PRAYER AT SUNNYBROOK FARM The public is invited to come out for pancakes and prayer on Sunday, at Sunnybrook Farm for their annual Pancake Breakfast and Cowboy Church.

Pancakes will be served from 8 to 10:30 a.m. followed by Cowboy Church with Pastor Dave Muir, accompanied by live music with the New Song Band at 10:30 a.m. Admission by donation. Breakfast is $5. Contact 403-340-3511 or sbfs@ shaw.ca.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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Some big, dumb summer fun Independence Day: Resurgence Two stars out of four.

Rated PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi action and destruction, and for some language.

BY LINDSEY BAHR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS If you have any interest in a sequel to Independence Day, you’ll likely not be disappointed by the improbably enjoyable Independence Day: Resurgence.

It’s silly, light-as-air popcorn entertainment.

Director Roland Emmerich’s conceit is simple and hilariously dumb: What would happen if 20 years after aliens invaded, they came back in a 3,000-mile-wide ship?

It’s both a redux of the first film — and also not. The world has changed in the two decades since those hovering ships destroyed the White House and most major cities around the globe, and alien defence is now basically a subset of every military outfit — not just some shadowy undercover operation in an undisclosed base in the middle of the desert.

Misunderstood genius David Levinson (Jeff Goldblum) is now the first guy they call, not the one knocking at the door trying to persuade everyone to listen. His dad, Julius (Judd Hirsch), wrote a memoir about the whole saving-the-Earth thing.

And the generation of kiddos from the first movie have seemingly devoted themselves to their government, including the president’s daughter, Patricia (Maika Monroe), and Dylan Hiller (Jessie T. Usher), son of Jasmine Hiller and stepson of Will Smith’s Steven Hiller, who died years ago and is memorialized as a national hero.

The only one not doing so hot is President Whitmore (Bill Pullman),

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It’s refreshing to see a movie sequel that doesn’t try to be more than it is. This one’s a big-screen spectacle. who basically has alien-induced PTSD and a bushy “I’ve lost my mind” beard and cane.

Oh, and, surprise! The long-haired Area 51 scientist Dr. Brakish Okun (Brent Spiner) didn’t die in ’96 (yeah right) he was in a coma and wakes up when the aliens return.

There’s a whole mess of new characters, including the U.S. president (Sela Ward, channeling Hillary Clinton) a French scientist (Charlotte Gainsbourg) an African general (Deobia Oparei) and a hunky fighter pilot (Liam Hemsworth) who’s engaged to

Patricia.

The plot is a big jumble of story lines, nonsense science talk and lots of “in ’96” references. Speaking of ’96, there’s nothing even remotely as thrilling or memorable as the first here — no mom, son and pup running through an L.A. tunnel, no Will Smith complaining about missing a barbeque while dragging a comatose alien through the desert, and no set pieces likely to influence future action movies.

Twentieth Century Fox didn’t screen this film for critics in advance

— usually the sign of a clunker of a movie.

Instead, this is the mindless spectacle we’ve been waiting for. This ain’t much, but it knows what it is, and it’s refreshing to have a “franchise” that isn’t bogged down with source material, fan expectations and allegiance to untold numbers of future films.

So grab some popcorn, turn your brain off, and hoot and holler along with the crowd.

Art you can walk all over

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF A downtown Red Deer intersection could become a blank canvas for creativity as part of this summer’s Art Alley project.

The Red Deer Downtown Business Association is looking at taking street art quite literally onto the street.

Intersecting roadways could be painted with various colourful designs as they have in Portland, Ore., Christchurch, New Zealand, and other artsy communities.

The project, which still needs approval from various City of Red Deer departments, would add another dimension to Red Deer’s Art Alley project, said co-ordinator Steve Woolrich.

Intersection art has a traffic calming effect, and also draws more pedestrian traffic, added Woolrich, who’s president of Rethink Urban, a company that explores creative ways to enhance public spaces.

“It would be another great project, for sure.”

Woolrich has co-ordinated the Art Alley project for the past three years. That project has local artists painting building murals in alleyways behind the John Howard Society and Fratters, and along the bar strip just north of the downtown firehall.

Last year, Art Alley funding from the City of Red Deer and Red Deer Downtown Business Association totalled $10,000. This year, the city reallocated its portion of the funding to another project, and Art Alley has only $3,000 from the Downtown Business Association.

Woolrich said $3,000 doesn’t go very far, but would cover the cost of the intersection art, as well as possibly another small mural. Neither location has been decided.

Woolrich was thinking of Little Gaetz

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Communities that have tried art projects on intersections have been pleased with the results: calmer traffic flows and more pedestrian activity. and Alexander Way as a possibility for the intersection. But he said city departments would have to be on board, as the street would have to be closed to traffic while the art is being done.

The painting would only last on the road surface for up to three years, and would be covered by snow for part of the year.

But other communities have also been

designing dynamic intersections. It’s just another way of beautifying the downtown and attracting people into the city centres, said Amanda Gould, executive-director of the Red Deer Downtown Business Association.

Organizers are hoping a group of local artists can start on the Art Alley projects by mid-July. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

Dallas Smith on stage at Ponoka Stampede Canadian country-rock singer Dallas Smith will perform next week at the Ponoka Stampede.

Smith, best known as lead vocalist for altrock band Default, and for his solo country album, Jumped Right In, will be entertaining after the chuckwagon races on June 30.

The singer signed to 604 Records/Universal Music Canada is a platinum-selling country artist.

Smith’s new single, One Little Kiss, is currently climbing the charts. It follows his first No. 1 single, Wastin’ Gas from his Juno award-winning album Lifted.

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RELIGION SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016

Fasting is just one part of Ramadan HARRISON SMITH ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES At 8:35 on a recent Wednesday evening, the sun sets in Washington, and the call to prayer resounds.

In Arabic, a man recites a declaration of faith, practically singing as he praises God — Allah, as he is known in Arabic. The man is signaling to the hundred members at Masjid Muhammad that it is time for two very important events: the evening prayer and the breaking of the day’s fast.

Most of the men, women and children at Masjid Muhammad, a mosque, have not eaten or drunk in nearly 15 hours. They have been fasting since dawn, praying and reading the Koran in snatches while at work or school. They are hungry, but it is Ramadan - a holy month of fasting and prayer for Muslims around the world - and they say their hunger is not important.

“Fasting,” explains Imam Talib Shareef, “makes you conscious of human life, aware of universal human needs. Regardless of your race, ethnicity or nationality, you have to eat, drink and sleep,” important daily tasks that are carefully controlled during Ramadan. Waking up early to eat before dawn and fasting during the day forces you to think about the essentials in life, he says.

Shareef heads Masjid Muhammad, built in 1960 and one of the oldest mosques in Washington. He wears a black kufi, a short, brimless hat, and leads daily prayer services for the mosque’s 1,500 members, most of whom are black.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is considered to be the month when the Koran was first revealed to Muhammad, the central figure of Islam. The calendar uses slightly fewer days than the Western calendar of January through December, so Ramadan occurs at a different time each year. This year, most Muslims are observing Ramadan from June 5 through July 5. The day after Ramadan ends is a holiday, Eid al-Fitr, during which families feast and give gifts.

Fasting isn’t the only thing encouraged during Ramadan.

“You try to be the best person you can be,” says Asiya Khokhar, one of about a dozen kids at the prayer service. “You try and be nice and polite to other people and try not to fight and yell.”

Muslims are expected to pray five times a day and read all of the Koran during Ramadan. Asiya, 12, says she feels “more spiritual, more focused and more happy” during the month.

Members of Masjid Muhammad break their fast with a traditional meal called an “iftar,” which is offered for free at the mosque every night during Ramadan. Everyone has water and dates, a fruit common in Africa and the Middle East, and sheds their shoes to take part in a service in the mosque’s prayer hall. Women stand in the back, their heads covered

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Tyler Jabari-Rainey, 9, prays at Masjid Muhammad, a Washington mosque, during Ramadan. by scarves called “hijabs.”

The service is in Arabic (many kids take classes at the mosque to learn the language), but Shareef switches to English for a short sermon. “Help people. Don’t be a burden on people,” he says. “This is the month where we change habits.”

Evening prayer is followed by a larger meal: chicken, rice, salad, watermelon and a slice of cake.

Second helpings are discouraged in the name of moderation.

Fasting is hard, many kids say, but you get used to it. Khaled Mohamed, 15, has been fasting since he was about 3. (Most kids start at 12 or 13.) “In winter, it’s very easy to fast,” he says, “because all you’re thinking about is trying to keep warm during the day.”

One helpful trick Khaled has learned: telling his

friends he’s fasting for the month so that they don’t eat around him. “It’s easier that way.”

Glossary: - Masjid (mass-jeed): Another word for mosque, the Islamic place of worship.

- Imam: The prayer leader at a mosque.

- Muhammad: The founder of Islam. Muslims believe that he received the word of God through revelations that are written down in the Koran. He died in 632.

- Koran: The sacred scripture of Islam. It contains the basic beliefs of Islam and references Biblical figures such as Adam, Abraham, Moses and Jesus.

Harrison Smith is a news aide on The Washington Post’s obituaries and KidsPost desks, reporting cradle to grave.

Pope: Many marriages are null join us this

BECAUSE COUPLES DON’T UNDERSTAND COMMITMENT

BY ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES Pope Francis said June 16 that “the great majority” of Catholic marriages are religiously null because people don’t understand the concept of a lifetime commitment.

Francis’ comments, which were reported by the Catholic News Agency, came during the question-and-answer session of a meeting of the Diocese of Rome. According to CNA, a layperson asked about the “crisis of marriage” and how Catholics can help young people overcome their “resistance, delusions and fears” about marriage.

Francis, who in his three-plus years as pope has regularly made news with his off-the-cuff remarks, cited a case he’d heard of a young man who wanted to become a priest — but just for 10 years. The culture is too provisional, Francis said.

“It’s provisional, and because of this the great majority of our sacramental marriages are null. Because they say ‘yes, for the rest of my life!’ but they don’t know what they are saying. Because they have a different culture. They say it, they have good will, but they don’t know,” he reportedly said.

Francis has spoken regularly and in accessible language about the challenge of relationships, and of marriage. He devoted two years to high-level meetings on the challenges to the modern family, and in April released a document that is the church’s warmest welcome in modern times to divorced and remarried couples, saying they shouldn’t be judged, discriminated against or excluded from church life.

Catholics had been anxiously awaiting the document, as their faith excludes from the core rite of Communion people who have divorced and remarried outside the church. Francis in that document encouraged their priests to be merciful in considering whether such Catholics can receive Communion.

Marriage, in Catholic teaching, is a sacrament, an “original gift from God to humanity,” says the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops website. “It is a permanent, faithful, fruitful partnership between one man and one woman.”

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Refugees closer to home CHRIS SALOMONS STREET TALES Over the last several years, we have heard more than we can handle at times about the plight of people displaced from their homes throughout the world. According to the information agencies, we have on any given day about 60,000,000 refugees worldwide.

If you say it fast, then it doesn’t seem so bad, but any effort to take a second look at the situation leaves most people overwhelmed and wringing their hands with no knowledge of how to deal with them all. It seems that after a while a numbness sets in and you no longer receive all this information with the same shock and awe that you did at first.

According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, the definitions of a refugee are: 1-one who flees, 2-especially fleeing to another country because of conflict. If I use the first definition, the number of refugees in all likelihood doubles. I’ll explain that later.

Recently a couple who is a part of a study group that we attend, went to the island of Lesvos in Greece to help with the refugees that are being detained until solutions could be found for them. When they described what they experienced, I was immediately struck by the similarities between the refugees in Lesvos and the people we serve on the streets of Red Deer.

Following is a list of daily reflections that our friend wrote which made an impact on me. He calls it: Shock Wave Reflections from Lesvos. ● Skala Camp’s dawn birdsong and melodic sheep bells fade to the babble of Arabic, Farsi, Urdu and French as we enter the camp’s gates. ● Sky blue, yellow, tan and camo highlight the camp personnel in the mobile collage of detainees. ● New arrivals in worn clothes stand stunned at the wire fenced mouth of the camp. ● Ethnic tensions flash from the tedious friction of the food line as a dove sails above. ● Bread, oranges, milk — doled out in predictable, monotonous servings. ● Single teens smolder in U-16 cell blocks, freedom snatched by sectarian violence, ensnared by politics, caged strays of humanity’s inhumanity. ● Wooden prayer beads clasped in slender brown fingers cry out to God from the shade of a concrete pillar. ● Men gather at the cell phone charging station, intent on cyber pathways to where home used to be. ● Expectant faces at the clothing tent searching for the style they used to know. Some frown in disappointment, others radiate gratitude for the necessities they receive.

● A family of eight burst into smiles when they finally receive tents — shelter from wind, sun and dust at last. ● Agents of hope or despair, loudspeakers summon people to lay down their futures on the razor edge of an asylum interview. ● Grey blankets give shelter from the early morning chill, from the dusty wind, rain, and prying eyes. ● Family homes have shrunk to walls of grey-shrouded UN bunks. ● Laughter breaks out as multilingual pantomime clears clouds of misunderstanding. ● Smiles and hi-fives — the housing unit’s sinks are unplugged. ● Rhythmic drumbeats and haunting melodies flow from a tent on the concrete. ● Smiling men and boys deftly flick a soccer ball around a circle. ● A fight explodes into yelling crowds separated by a wire gate and a volunteer in a yellow vest — how long will it take for the police to arrive? ● Laughing kids and volunteers do the hokey-pokey while smiling parents

watch. ● With the word ‘sarraq’ and a slash across his forearm, an angry man demands justice when a boy takes an extra juice box. ● Liquid brown eyes look up for warmth and affection. Young eyes, hardened by the brutal sights they have seen, flash defiance and despair.

Dignified, alert eyes transmit resolve to survive another day. The confused eyes of a three year old search for the mother and sister war tore away. Eyes glow with appreciation for small acts of kindness and respect. ● Men, women, children move through monotonous days, their patience sustained by desperation — there is nowhere else to go. ● Kids colouring at a picnic table enjoy a few moments of what used to be normal. ● A little girl’s black hair glistens beside her mother’s hijab-clad head. ● Euro Relief vehicles ferry volunteers from the concrete eddies of the camp on a serpentine river of asphalt to the rolling hills of Eptalu Molyvos.

A brilliant sunset marks the end of another tumultuous day.

When I stated earlier that the 60 million number of refugees could almost be doubled, it was because in my work downtown at the kitchen I see in a lot of these folks here with the same desperation and entrapment as I read in the statements my friend has written.

Whatever the reasons for their entrapment, whether self-induced or escaping intolerable situations elsewhere, they in essence are refugees as well; they just don’t take a perilous journey across an ocean to escape, but they are all over the world.

When our friend related their journey to Greece to help in the refugee situation, it was extremely obvious to see just how affected both he and his wife are. In their own words, they will never be the same.

Would that we all could feel that same way about our own refugees.

Chris Salomons is kitchen co-ordinator for Potter’s Hands ministry in Red Deer.

Venezuela and Saudi Arabia: Sharing the wealth GWYNNE DYER OPINION On Monday, hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans began the time-consuming process of validating their signatures on a petition demanding a recall referendum on the elected president, Nicolas Maduro. Food riots are breaking out all over the country, and the capital, Caracas, has the highest murder rate of any city in the world.

Many citizens expect a revolution.

Half a world away, Saudi Arabians don’t have to worry about referendums, or indeed about national elections. But no Saudi Arabian citizen goes hungry, and the capital, Riyadh, has a lower murder rate than Toronto.

And nobody expects a revolution.

But why compare Venezuela and Saudi Arabia? They don’t have anything in common, do they? Well, actually, they do.

The two countries have the biggest oil reserves in the world, and oil exports account for more than 90 per cent of their national incomes. They have about the same population (Saudi Arabia 27 million, Venezuela 30 million), and more than half the adults in each country depend directly on the RED DEER

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government for their jobs or at least their income. But one country is rich and one is poor. Why? The Venezuelan oil boom started back in the 1930s, but very little of the money reached the poor majority. Saudi Arabia only started earning real money from its oil in the 1960s, and the ruling al-Saud family got very, very rich — but they did ensure that enough money trickled down to raise the living standards of the whole population.

By the 1990s almost every Saudi citizen had a decent home, ample food, and access to education and health care. Less than half of Venezuela’s population did, so in 1998 the radical ex-military officer Hugo Chavez was elected president and began to carry out what he called the “Bolivarian Revolution.”

It was really just what the Saudi Arabian regime had been doing for decades already, dressed up as “socialism.” Chavez’s regime created fake jobs in the government and the oil industry as a way of putting money into the hands of the poor, gave direct subsidies to those unable to work, and provided free health care and education for all.

Within 10 years Chavez’s “revolution” had given Venezuela’s former poor the same basic living standard and social services that Saudi Arabia’s former poor already enjoyed. So far, so good — but then it started to fall apart.

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Massive corruption sabotaged Venezuela’s oil production: it has more oil than Saudi Arabia, but it pumps only a quarter as much. More and more of the country’s heavily subsidised food ended up on the black market, starving the government-run supermarkets of supplies but enriching government employees.

Then the oil price collapsed, from $110 per barrel in June 2014 to only $26

by January 2016. It’s back up to around $50 now, but that’s still less than half what the Venezuelan and Saudi Arabian governments (and all the other oil exporters) used to get for their oil.

So Venezuela is on the brink of revolution — but Saudi Arabia is not.

Every year Saudi Arabia saved a portion of its oil income, and when the price crashed it had $750 billion in cash reserves to draw on. It has run through $150 billion of that reserve since mid-2014, but it can probably keep popular living standards high until the price eventually recovers.

Venezuela had no cash reserve, and so the fall in the oil price meant instant, acute crisis. Chavez died in 2013, and his (legitimately elected) successor, Nicolas Maduro, has none of his charisma. Even if he did, the lack of any cash cushion made a collapse in living standards inevitable, and he could not now get re-elected.

The opposition parties won a large majority in last December’s congres-

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sional election, and are now pushing for a “recall” referendum that could drive Maduro from the presidency long before his term ends in 2019. He is resisting fiercely, and is even threatening to abolish Congress if it persists in opposing him.

The Venezuelan crisis may well end in major bloodshed, whereas Saudi Arabia is cruising through an equally big shortfall in national income relatively untouched. What can we learn from this remarkable contrast?

Nothing of universal signficance, but we can certainly offer some tentative advice to Third-World countries that suddenly get rich from oil. Don’t be a democracy if you can help it, because the corruption will be massive and the political perspectives very short-term. Have a royal family that plans to be in business for a long time.

The monarchies will be corrupt too, but the ruling families will keep it within bounds. They will redistribute the wealth as well or better than the democracies do, because it is in their interest to have satisfied, loyal subjects. And they will do long-term planning (like saving for a rainy day) because they think in terms of generations — their generations.

Not that they are really likely to stay in power forever.

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Moving the community forward TARA VEER LET’S TALK With the construction underway throughout the community, city council and administration have been receiving questions from the public regarding a number of initiatives, so I thought I’d answer a couple of the most common here: Why is the Red Deer Arena being rebuilt?

The Red Deer Arena is a much loved community facility, and with 64 years of proud history it is not surprising that many citizens have asked why this building could not simply have been renovated.

Discussion of a re-build instead of a renovation of the Arena began when it was confirmed that the city had a substantial roof issue that we needed to address. Initial estimates to repair the roof alone were anticipated to be at minimum $10 to 12 million, and this preliminary estimate did not include budget for any other maintenance, core infrastructure upgrades, expansions or modernizations to the build-

ing. Anyone who has embarked on a renovation (particularly on a building that is 60-plus years old) knows that, unfortunately, pulling a roof off is never just pulling a roof off.

After weighing many options to resolve the issue the city had a public safety responsibility to address, city council chose to re-build the Arena for $21 million instead of “band-aiding” a 64-year-old building with a new roof for $10 to 12 million. Given this decision, the community will now realize the full value of the infrastructure investment for the next 25-30 years, instead of needing to continue to throw money year after subsequent year to rectify the many emerging infrastructure challenges the building was facing.

The Arena is scheduled for demolition in the coming weeks and construction of the new building will commence. Many of the distinctive heritage elements of the old Arena will be included in the design of the new building (yes, the iconic retro “Arena” sign has been saved!). The new Arena will include: capacity for 1,300-plus people with modern bucket seating, environmental efficiencies, and upgrades to meet modern ice sport standards as well as building codes. The design also has exterior and interior integration with the Red Deer Curling

Centre, and will position our community for enhancements to festivities such as the farmer’s market (yes, the farmer’s market will be returning to the Arena once construction is complete. The Memorial Centre location is only temporary).

Phase 2 of the Arena project will include parking lot upgrades, landscaping and promenade to better connect the site to the recreation amenities to the North of it and will be deliberated in the 2017 budget.

Why is the city building traffic circles?

Spring roadway construction has also prompted many questions from our citizens such as, “why is the City putting in traffic circles when other communities are taking them out?”

I can confidently reassure those who do not like traffic circles that there are no traffic circles approved in Red Deer.

The two intersections approved are ‘modern roundabouts.’ As we are all aware, Red Deer is a small city that’s grown larger in recent years. In response to public concern for traffic flows and a desire to move away from stop-and-start traffic that is a consequence of four-way signalized intersections (which have been our historic traffic planning go-to and which we have outgrown to a certain extent in some areas), the city is exploring addi-

tional traffic planning options.

Our community has not, however, grown to a size where we require flyovers for interchanges (noting that flyovers are also currently cost prohibitive for a city our size in terms of land acquisition and construction costs).

In short, we need traffic solutions that meet the needs of the city we are and are becoming.

Roundabouts are one way the city is endeavouring to do so in addition to other initiatives such as synchronized light timing.

Under construction this year are the two roundabouts on East and West 67th street. A recommendation came to council for a third roundabout at 19th street; however council deferred that budget approval to first determine public response to the two roundabouts under construction now. There are interactive resources at reddeer. ca for anyone wanting to learn more about roundabouts.

I hope this helps to answer some of your questions until next month. As always, council thanks you for the ongoing opportunity to represent you. We look forward to seeing you all in the near future and hearing about what is important to citizens in our community.

Until next time …

Mayor Tara Veer

Why Orlando hasn’t happened here UNLIKE IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA HAS NOT ELEVATED GUN OWNERSHIP TO A STATE RELIGION WARREN KINSELLA OPINION Could Orlando have happened here?

Canada has had its share of Islamic terrorists, of course: The attack on Parliament Hill, and several other attacks in the past decade, have made that clear enough.

We’ve had no shortage of hate crimes, too: l’Ecole Polytechnique was indisputably one against women, and minority communities are still regularly subjected to violent hate — for their faith, their skin colour, their sexual orientation.

We almost certainly have the same percentage of untreated mentally ill people, too. As the recently concluded trial of a University of Calgary student who committed mass-murder showed, sometimes a mentality ill person commits horrific acts of violence.

So, if Orlando was inspired by al-Qaeda or ISIS, we haven’t been immune to any of that.

But there is one critical difference.

Here, unlike down there, we do not make it easy for killers to get guns. Unlike in the United States, Canada has not elevated gun ownership to a state religion.

The statistics grimly bear this out.

One that was pinging around Twitter: “Canada has had eight mass shooting in 20 years. America has had seven since last Monday.” I don’t know if that is scrupulously accurate, but it sounds about right.

Orlando’s causality, then, could have been Islamic terror, or hate crime, or mental illness. But its methodology was the shocking ubiquity — and the easy accessibility —– of guns in the United States of America.

Right about now, some gun nut loser is moving his lips, reading what I’ve written, and is readying to deploy the usual barrage of B.S. statistics favoured by that terrorist group, the NRA. Sitting in their jammies in their mother’s basement, the gun fetishists

will argue it’s all about mens rea, not actus reus. They always do.

But they’re wrong. Just ask my friend Anthony Aleksik. Anthony took to Facebook this week to point out – methodically, factually – how the Orlando killer (who I refuse to name) could not have murdered 49 innocents here as easily as he did there.

Here’s an edited summary of what Anthony wrote: ● Before applying for a Restricted Possession and Acquisition License (RPAL), [the killer] would have had to have attended a two-day course, at a cost of around $150-$250. ● [The killer] would have then had to send in an application and $80 to the Canadian Firearms Program, administered by the RCMP in New Brunswick. His ex-wife would have had to have signed off on it – and he would have needed two other signatures of people who have known him for more than two years. Extensive background checks and reference calls by the RCMP would have raised red flags. ● In the event he did pass the application process, around a month (or two, in some provinces) after applying, he would have gotten his RPAL in the mail. Twenty-eight days is the legislated minimum waiting period. ● He could then have walked into a gun store and purchased a Sig Sauer MCX (an AR-15 variant) and a Glock 17 [as the killer did]. First, though, the guns would have to be registered, which can take from between one and 15 days. A membership with a gun range would be required, too, as target shooting is a legal reason to own a restricted firearm in Canada. Collecting is also a legal reason, but you’d better own a museum, belong to a historical society, have a few published papers, and possess a reputation in the collecting and historical community. ● So now he owns the guns — with trigger locks on, and locked in cases in the trunk of his car. If he drives anywhere other than between his home and the range, he’s breaking the law.

And not breaking-the-speed-limittype of breaking the law, either. Fiveyears-in prison-breaking-the-law. Each movement of the guns outside this home-and-range route would require a separate Authorization to Transport

(ATT).

And so on, and so on. You get the point.

Unlike me, Anthony is a conservative type who opposes stricter gun laws. But, like me, he’s an Albertan and a gun owner.

As someone who has been through the gun course, and filled out the forms and whatnot, I can also testify that the Orlando mass-murderer would have been stopped, here, at any number of other steps in the process. The requirement that his ex-wife — who told the media he was violent and beat her — agreed to the purchase of guns.

The disclosure of mental illness. The

background check that is truly comprehensive. The waiting periods that go on for months.

In Canada, like in the U.S., we have homicidal extremists. We have sadistic hate criminals.

We have people who are mentally ill and violent. We sadly have all that, just like in the States.

But here, unlike there, we don’t make it easy for any of those individuals to get guns. And that is the main reason why Orlando couldn’t so easily happen here. And hasn’t.

Troy Media columnist Warren Kinsella is a Canadian journalist, political adviser and commentator.

BIG ADVENTURES IN A BIG BLUE SKOOLIE HARLEY HAY HAY’S DAZE They call them “skoolies.” I’d never heard of that before. But to my surprise “skoolies” does not refer to some bodily infestation (like cooties only worse), nor is it slang for kids who attend school in the summer (although it certainly could be). Skoolies by definition — and yes, apparently it is a real word with an actual definition — skoolies are school buses that have been converted into recreational vehicles or even tiny homes. I guess it’s better than calling them “bussies.”

In fact this very newspaper had a front page article on this week on a young couple who live in a bus. Well, a converted bus. A skoolie. Good for them, I say, if you’re going to have an adventure, and that adventure involves travelling, there are few better ways to do that than in a converted school bus. And to a very small degree I know from whence I speak.

As I may have mentioned once or twice or several hundred times, when we were young teenaged type punks we had a band. We all wore stylin’ matching vests (made by our moms) and jackets (black leather) from the Tog Shop downtown and we played

dance music all over the place and adults loved us enough to pay up to $85 a night for us reprobates to blat out catchy numbers like Tijuana Taxi by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass.

Thing is, we got so busy collecting $85 and the bookings were coming in so fast and furious and further away that we decided we needed a school bus. Only we called it “a band bus” on account of the word “skoolie” hadn’t been invented yet. My worn out memory is a little foggy but I believe it was from Prairie Bus Lines and it was a 55 — or maybe a 58 seater, and it might have cost us $800 (which translates into about $400,000 today). But for a handful of teenagers to own our own band bus was beyond super cool and far out, man — and that’s for real, dude.

I can still see it sitting there in Fudd’s parents’ back yard where we worked on it after school and on weekends, taking all the seats out, measuring this and that inside, sanding the yellow off of the outside. CKUA blasting away on the radio.

I can clearly remember the six of us going into the Army-Navy store downtown on Gaetz Ave. and buying three big old metal bunk beds for a few dollars each, and hauling them back and bolting them to the floor near the back of the bus. One down each side, and one across the back, separating where our band equipment would be loaded.

We got a green couch from somewhere and put in a table between two facing bench bus seats and installed

mom-made curtains and John, whose dad owned a sign shop painted the beast metallic blue and lettered the name of the band on the side and the front and it was truly a thing of beauty.

Too bad none of us had a license to drive the thing.

So we “hired” other friends who were much older (about one year older) and who happened to be appropriately licensed, to come along and be our official bus drivers. And that Big Blue Bus took us on some adventures, that’s for sure. We rattled off to places like Banff for big gigs for big ski clubs, to places like Medicine Hat to play school grads, making music from one end of several provinces to the other.

One memorable trip we played a dance at an old hall at Pine Lake, then travelled all night to Kelowna, B.C. to play the Yacht Club. I had never been to Kelowna before so I decided to sit up beside Donny the driver on an upended wooden Coca Cola box for the entire trip. Thing is, for some obscure reason that escapes me now, I had decided to eat an entire can of oysters clattering along watching the sun come up out the front window of the bus whilst everyone else slept in their bunks. I haven’t been able to look an oyster in the face ever since. But playing Kelowna was a golden memory worth keeping, even the part where we performed on a floating dock and our music blew into the water.

We rode that Big Blue Band Bus into the U.S. on that unforgettable trip

and in one town were followed all over the place by a carload of cute American girls (which is all I’m going to say about that), and overnighted the bus in the middle of typical ma and pa campgrounds which made for some interesting reactions when a bunch of longhaired teenagers piled out of a skoolie.

Don’t tell, but we smuggled an abandoned kitten across the border back into Canada on that trip. The officers never even noticed the compartment over top of the windshield, but it was pretty intense there for a while. I believe that cat had a long and happy life with Ron our keyboard player.

And to this day I’ve never had a better sleep than rocking and rolling in my top bunk across the back of that bus. A skoolie is a memory maker with a million stories. In fact, even now when we are jamming out at Fudd’s he always likes to say: “So, let’s go get a bus and hit the road!”

Thing is, before we even got the band bus we had a very different musical mode of transportation. A big black 1951 Buick Hearse. As in funeral home hearse.

But for some reason the trend didn’t catch on. Too bad really. They could’ve called it a “Herse.”

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.

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ADVICE SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016

Opinions have consequences KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: After years of attending and giving gifts for weddings, showers, birthday parties and graduations, my 34-year-old daughter is getting married.

But she is getting the shaft from my huge family.

I have five siblings, all of whom are married with kids.

After a major family rift over politics three years ago, when my daughter expressed her opinions, she was disowned by the majority of my family.

One of my brothers reprimanded her in front of everyone, saying it was his duty as the oldest uncle.

My daughter is a college graduate, has always worked hard and has a

JOANNE MADELINE MOORE HOROSCOPES Saturday, June 25 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Carly Simon, 71; George Michael, 53; Ricky Gervais, 55 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Keep your mind and body extra busy today.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: You are perceptive but can be over-sensitive. 2016 is the year to be less moody and more adventurous.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): All types of social events and group activities are favoured today, as you mix and mingle with an eclectic range of people from outside your usual circle of friends and acquaintances.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Positive Sun/ Moon aspects promise a positive and sociable day, as you connect with family, friends and people in your local community. Group activities are also favoured.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Are you looking for a job? The more you network with friends and acquaintances — and promote your talents — the more employment options will open up for you. Use today to plan well.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Even though it’s Saturday, it’s time to schmooze up a storm as the planets activate your work zones. The more you socialize with professional colleagues, the more successful you’ll be.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Compromise and consultation are the buzz words for wise Lions ATM. If you want your relationships to improve, then you’re the one who’ll have to hold out the olive branch of peace.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): With the Moon and Neptune moving through your relating zone, there’s no getting away from relationships at the moment. Single Virgos — look for a lover who is also a good friend.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Romance is in the air today. Attached Librans — dazzle your partner with a super special surprise. Singles — look for love with an amorous Aries or an avant-garde Aquarian.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Do your best to encourage harmony at home, as the

beautiful heart.

She did not invite this uncle to her wedding, and barely was willing to invite her grandmother.

I nearly had a stroke from the stress.

I had to see a doctor because my blood pressure was so high.

I have been to therapy, but still have a hard time with all of this.

I think I have driven my husband to drink.

I cried for almost three years. I am a heartbroken mother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law and aunt.

It hurts so badly. What can I do? — Love My Daughter Dear Mom: Your daughter is an adult.

She made the choice to air her opinions in front of her extended family, knowing it would upset them.

While your brother was completely wrong to reprimand her as if she were a child, there are consequences for one’s actions.

It was your daughter’s decision not to invite certain family members to

her wedding, and you cannot expect them to send a gift and celebrate an event from which they are excluded.

This is not your fight, Mom. Please don’t defend or explain your daughter, or feel obligated to maintain the estrangements she has created.

Family problems are never easy, particularly when you are also in the midst of wedding plans, but we urge you to let your siblings and daughter handle this in their own way.

You can try to smooth things over, but only if your daughter wants you to.

Otherwise, stay out of it.

And please talk to your doctor about your anxiety.

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Joe in California,” who complained about his granddaughter using his house without permission.

He mentioned that he had valuables in his home, and you suggested he put them in a “safety deposit box.”

Please inform your readers that the correct term is “safe deposit box,” as it is located in a bank’s safe.

planets help you smooth over squabbles and patch up family feuds. It’s time for controlling Scorpios to compromise!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’re in the mood for some spontaneous shenanigans today Sagittarius. But avoid burning bridges with loved ones by being too hasty as you blurt things out first — and regret later.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Are you being too self-critical, and forgetting all your Capricorn strengths? It’s time to view the glass as half-full, rather than half-empty — and re-discover your creative muse.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Super planetary aspects mean it’s your day to shine and express your quirky individuality. Use your innovative energy to explore new interests and initiate exciting projects.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t expect others to boost your self-esteem — you have to learn to be your own permanent cheer squad Pisces! With Uranus in your money zone, avoid being wasteful with money.

circle of family and friends and within your horizon. local neighbourhood. The community conAQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Financial nections you foster now will prove beneficial luck is waiting in the wings via extra business, in the future. a new job, a bonus or a generous gift. So use LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You’re in the your substantial networking skills to drum up mood to socialize and pamper yourself, as work, and don’t be afraid to ask others for you engage in compatible conversations and assistance. enjoy life’s little luxuries. For some lucky LiPISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): All types ons, a powerful idea is set to boost your bank of partnerships are given a welcome boost balance. today, as Jupiter and Pluto increase optimism VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Lady Luck is and help you rescue and reform a rickety on your side today Virgo but don’t disappoint relationship that’s been experiencing some her by being a woeful worry-wort. Opportu- problems. nities are waiting for you but you must reach Joanne Madeline Moore is an internationout and grab them or they will pass you by. ally syndicated astrologer and columnist. Her LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): When it comes column appears daily in the Advocate. to a family matter, avoid quick fixes. Success will come if you are patient and do all the homework or GALAXY CINEMAS RED DEER research that’s required. Look 357-37400 HWY 2, RED DEER COUNTY 403-348-2357 for facts that are hidden deep beneath the surface.

SHOWTIMES FOR FRIDAY JUNE 24, 2016 TO SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. THURSDAY JUNE 30, 2016 21): You’re keen to make con- FINDING DORY (G) CLOSED CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO, SCENES, NOT REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN) CLOSED CAPTION nections with others, as the NO PASSES FRI-SUN 9:30; MON-TUE 9:25; WED 9:55; THURS & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO FRI-SUN 3:15, 9:45; MON-TUE 10:00; WED 3:40, 10:00; THURS 3:40 9:30 planets highlight your neigh- 6:50, FINDING DORY (G) ULTRAAVX, NO PASSES FRI 5:05, 7:40; E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL () SAT 11:00 APOCALYPSE 3D (PG) (VIOLENCE, NOT REC. FOR bourhood and networking SAT-SUN 11:55, 2:30, 5:05, 7:40; MON-TUE 7:20; WED 2:30, X-MEN: YOUNG CHILDREN, FRIGHTENING SCENES) CC/DVS FRI 6:30; 5:10, 7:50; THURS 1:50, 4:30 zones. So it’s a wonderful day FINDING DORY (G) STAR & STROLLERS SCREENING, NO SAT-SUN 12:00, 6:30; MON-TUE 6:45; WED 12:30, 6:50; THURS 12:30 WED 1:30 to initiate ideas within your cir- PASSES FINDING DORY 3D (G) CC/DVS, NO PASSES FRI 4:00, 6:40, THE CONJURING 2 (14A) (FRIGHTENING SCENES) CLOSED cle of friends.

9:15; SAT-SUN 1:20, 4:00, 6:40, 9:15; MON-TUE 7:30, 10:10; CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO FRI 3:50, 7:00, 10:10; SATSUN 12:40, 3:50, 7:00, 10:10; MON-TUE 6:40, 9:45; WED 4:40, 7:20, 9:55; THURS 1:15, 3:50, 6:30, 9:20 SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22- WED INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE (PG) (NOT REC. FOR 12:30, 3:35, 6:40, 9:45; THURS 12:30, 3:35, 6:50, 9:55 Dec. 21): The Jupiter/Plu- YOUNG CHILDREN, VIOLENCE, FRIGHTENING SCENES) NO NOW YOU SEE ME 2 (PG) (COARSE LANGUAGE) CLOSED FRI-SUN 4:10, 10:05; MON-TUE 9:55; WED 3:35, CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO FRI 4:20, 7:30, 10:30; SATto trine is fabulous for work, PASSES SUN 1:10, 4:20, 7:30, 10:30; MON-TUE 6:40, 9:40; WED 9:25; THURS 3:45, 9:45 study, business, travel and fi- INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE 3D (PG) (FRIGHTENING 12:40, 3:40, 6:40, 9:40; THURS 1:25, 4:25 SCENES, VIOLENCE, NOT REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN) NO CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE (PG) (COARSE LANGUAGE, NUDITY, nancial matters. Lady Luck is PASSES FRI 3:30, 6:30, 7:10; SAT-SUN 12:30, 12:50, 3:30, VIOLENCE) CLOSED CAPTION & DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO FRI definitely on your side as you 6:30, 7:10; MON-TUE 6:30, 7:00; WED 6:30; THURS 1:30, 5:15, 7:50, 10:25; SAT-SUN 2:40, 5:15, 7:50, 10:25; MONTUE 7:40, 10:15; WED 2:25, 5:00, 7:40, 10:15; THURS 2:00, 4:25, 6:45, 7:40, 10:30 make positive changes and INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE 3D (PG) (FRIGHTENING 4:40, 7:20, 9:55 FREE STATE OF JONES (14A) (VIOLENCE) FRI 3:40, 6:50, SCENES, VIOLENCE, NOT REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN) accept exciting new challeng- ULTRAAVX, NO PASSES FRI-SUN 10:35; 10:00; SAT-SUN 12:20, 3:40, 6:50, 10:00; MON-TUE 6:30, es.

ULTRAAVX, NO PASSES MON-TUE 10:15; ULTRAAVX, NO 9:40; WED-THURS 12:50, 4:00, 7:10, 10:20 THE SHALLOWS (14A) (VIOLENCE) CLOSED CAPTION & WED 10:25; CC/DVS, NO PASSES THURS 12:55 CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- PASSES INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE 3D (PG) (FRIGHTENING DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO FRI 3:15, 5:40, 8:00, 10:15; SAT-SUN Jan. 19): Personal projects SCENES,VIOLENCE,NOT REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN) CC/ 1:00, 3:15, 5:40, 8:00, 10:15; MON-TUE 7:50, 10:05; WED 3:45, 6:00, 8:15, 10:30; THURS 1:30, 3:45, 6:00, 8:15, 10:30 NO PASSES WED 12:40, 1:10, 4:05, 7:00 and social networking are DVS, WARCRAFT (PG) (FRIGHTENING SCENES,NOT REC. THE SHALLOWS (14A) (VIOLENCE) STAR & STROLLERS SCREENING WED 1:30 FOR YOUNG CHILDREN,VIOLENCE) CLOSED CAPTION & highlighted today, as you exTHE LEGEND OF TARZAN 3D () ULTRAAVX, NO PASSES VIDEO FRI-SUN 4:25; WED 4:10; THURS 4:00 pand your contacts to include DESCRIPTIVE WARCRAFT 3D (PG) (VIOLENCE, FRIGHTENING SCENES, NOT THURS 7:30, 10:15 an international new crowd. REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN) CC/DVS FRI 7:20, 10:15; SAT- THE BFG 3D (PG) THURS 7:00, 10:05 1:30, 7:20, 10:15; MON-TUE 7:10, 10:10; WED 1:15, THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR () NO PASSES THURS 8:05, Travel and study opportunities SUN 10:40 7:20, 10:10; THURS 1:05 are also shining brightly on the X-MEN: APOCALYPSE (PG) (VIOLENCE, FRIGHTENING

Sunday, June 26 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Chris Isaak, 60; Ariana Grande, 23; Deron Williams, 32 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The stars favour education, travel, psychology and transformation.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Jupiter and Pluto give you an energy boost over the coming year. So make sure you capitalize on the lucky breaks that come your way.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You’ll be given the opportunity to lead and/or influence others in some way today so don’t waste it.

Others are looking for you to come up with the goods so get cracking and don’t disappoint!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Lady Luck is on your side and friendships are also favoured, as you link up with pals from home and far away. The day will work best if you share your good fortune with those around you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): There is much satisfaction to be gained through contributing to worthy causes but make sure you start in your own backyard. You really can make a difference if you think global and act local!

CANCER (June 21-July 22): It’s time to reach out and help others, both within your

There is no such location as a “bank safety.” — Irritated in Texas Dear Texas: Thanks for the correction.

You are absolutely right that the correct phrase is “safe deposit box.”

Most likely, the word “safety” was simply the original term heard incorrectly and then repeated.

However, these days, even banks have been known to refer to them as “safety deposit boxes,” and we found a reference that the terms were interchangeable more than a century ago.

But we’ll try harder to remember for next time.

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Wallpaper goes in and out of fashion. Right now, it’s enjoying an “in” moment.

There are wildly creative designs coming out of studios all over the world. Some of the best take us on a journey to far-flung places both real and imagined.

Londoner Nina Campbell’s new Fontibre collection for Osborne & Little is inspired by the travels of of her great uncle, watercolorist Robert Hello Hutchinson Keightley. Her design Keightley’s Folio is a gallery of his small landscape paintings, punctuated by little rosettes. Barbary Toile depicts a troupe of mischievous monkeys gamboling around the Rock of Gibraltar. (www.osborneandlittle.com ) Matthew Williamson, also of London, found inspiration for his new collections in pre-revolutionary Cuba and the Amazon. Tropical motifs meet lush colours in wallpapers that are vibrant and evocative.

Flamingo Club has a retro feel, with pale pink flamingos strutting among orchids and ferns against a turquoise background. A summer trip to Costa Rica led to the creation of Williamson’s Arici paper, on which playful parrots perch and swoop, their brightly hued wings brushed with gold. Slinky big cats prowl through a forest of peacock feathers on Leopardo, a print with a ’70s vibe.

“I usually reference leopards when I’m looking to create a print that feels powerful, dynamic and full of energy,” Williamson says. “The print is a little bit wild — just like the animal itself.” (www.matthewwilliamson.com ) Beastie Boy band member Mike Diamond and designer Vincent Ficarra of the company Revolver New York collaborated on a design for Flavor Paper called Brooklyn Toile. It incorporates Diamond’s favourite memories of Brooklyn, featuring vignettes of Coney Island, the elevated subway, stroller moms and rap artist Notorious B.I.G. (www.flavourpaper. com ) The Australian company Milton and King’s Funky collection of wallpapers depicts city life around the world, in far from conventional ways. Cheeky, colorful illustrations give us a sky-top view of giant robots battling between Tokyo’s skyscrapers discos and firemen’s cookouts light up the streets of New York City imps ride the London Eye. (www.miltonandking. com ) German designer Katja Behre, based in London, takes us in a different direction: a dream-like journey into surreal worlds. In a colour palette that blends moody blues and greys with bronze and starlight, the wallpapers are playful and evocative.

In Les Voyages Fantastiques and La Terre a La Lune, characters in vintage photographs find themselves on faraway worlds, leaping from rocky promontories or boating on celestial seas.

Behre says she and her design team were captivated by Jules Verne’s stories.

“Tales of journeys through space, or deep into the centre of the earth. We’re inspired by turn-of-thecentury scientific discoveries and travels, as well as other worlds and the cosmos,” she says. (www.ellipopp.co.uk ) Finally, at Anthropologie, Louisianan artist Rebecca Rebouche brings us into her Enchanted Forest. It’s a whimsical wood where butterflies are the same size as hot air balloons, trees don party hats, and seahorses have tea on a sunken sailing ship.

Wonderland’s Alice would love it on her wall. (www. anthropologie.com )

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TOP: Wallpaper created by artist Katje Behre. Behre creates ethereal wallpaper designs for her Elli Popp studio that take one on a fantastic journey to imaginative, faraway places.

RIGHT: Wallpaper created by Londoner Nina Campbell. Campbell’s new Fontibre collection for Osborne & Little is inspired by the travels of her great uncle, who was an accomplished watercolorist ABOVE: Wallpaper created by artist Katje Behre.

She’s inspired by the stories of Jules Verne as well the countryside, space and vintage photography.

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changed with the seasons as are crafty wall accessories and wreaths. If you like to hang out at yard or estate sales, and discover some unusual artefacts, such as the gigantic dill pickle jar beside the door in this photo, that adds another layer of interest, and provides a peak into what you are all about.

Gardening styles differ according to climate and your interest in plants, shrubs and trees. Nothing says welcome in the same way as fresh blooms do, and greenery bursting from pots as you walk up the front path. If you are new to gardening, you will get good advice from your local nursery or garden center. Describe the direction your house faces, and the amount of sunlight. A few photographs of the front of your house taken from different angles as seen from both the street and the interior helps with the quantity and height of the plants you buy. A little TLC and you will have the kind of curb appeal you are looking for — a perfect project for this time of year.

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 Debbieís new website, www.debbietravis.com.

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LEFT: The ends of these 10-year-old cedar deck boards rotted because no drainage space was built into this area. Let deck frames dry quickly and they’ll last a long time.

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ABOVE: A beautiful deck is a beautiful thing, and success building a deck yourself is simpler than you might realize.

Making the case for DIY decks HOUSEWORKS Getting more home quality for less money is what the do-it-yourself lifestyle is all about, and it applies to decks more than most other home improvement projects.

Does building your own deck seem too big and complicated to tackle?

It’s definitely not for everyone, but before you give up on the idea of a DIY deck, let me explain the three reasons why building your own makes more sense than ever.

Saving money is the first reason to consider building your own deck.

Roughly half the cost of a pro-built deck is labour, so you can save thousands of dollars working evenings and weekends, even if you do progress slower than a professional and even if you do have to buy tools.

All this said, you also need to be realistic.

Building your own deck is the kind of project that’s easier to start than it is to finish.

Understand that you’ll need to develop some skills you probably don’t have yet.

You’ll also need to say no to some of the summer fun things you’d normally do until you get that deck done.

But then again, you might just discover a whole new definition of summer fun.

The second reason a DIY deck makes sense is because it’s easier than ever to build efficiently and well.

There’s great deck hardware and material innovations out there, and better tools offer big gains, too. Great tools are also cheaper than ever these days.

With an impact driver for setting deck screws, a chopsaw for cutting lumber quickly and well, and a laser level to keep everything on an even keel, we’re way ahead of the era not so long ago when people struggled without these things.

The third reason I like DIY deck construction is probably the most important.

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There are some skilled professional deck builders out there, but competition in the deck business is steep. This leaves little room for the finer details that can empower a deck to resist rot longer than usual.

How much longer life can you expect?

All else being equal, deck features designed to resist rot can double deck life compared with standard construction.

So what are these rot resistant features?

They all boil down to allowing water to dry so it doesn’t promote rot in the deck structure.

The first is double floor joists wherever deck boards meet end-to-end.

This let’s you build a small gap between the ends of deck boards so water dries quickly.

Even rot resistant wood is prone to rot on board ends, where internal passages can draw water up into the boards.

Deck boards always rot before their time if they meet end to end.

Another life promoting design feature involves using spacers between planks that make up support beams.

The usual practice is to nail boards together tightly to form beams, but this traps water and promotes rot. Spacers allow water to drain and dry quickly.

Perhaps the most important thing you can do to build a quality deck is to ensure a waterproof connection if the deck is fastened to your house. This takes time and attention to detail, and since no one cares more about your house than you do, you’ve got the vested interest to make quality happen.

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Top ideas for bettering your basement CREATIVE SPACE

When a single-parent family with two children suddenly explodes into a two-parent group of four, decorating a home is not the first thing that comes to mind.

For fine art dealer Marie Gibson and her husband, commercial real estate agent Mario Falciglia, it wasn’t long before the reality of where to live became a top priority once they made the co-habitation commitment.

Both self-professed home-bodies with strong, sometimes conflicting ideas of their own about style (see Creative Space v2, for May 22), it was clear that if this union was going to work, they would have to put aside some of their personal desires in favour of what’s best for the new family unit.

The decision to relocate to Mario’s downtown townhouse was an easy one because it was close to work and to the university where Mario’s daughter, Brooklyn, studies.

“Since Brook has been an incredible help with the younger children, and they adore her, it was important that she be close to school to minimize her travel time”, says Mario.

The townhouse was also bigger than Marie’s two-bedroom condo and, as a freehold condominium (meaning one has full control over the building and the land surrounding it), there was more opportunity to expand. But, what began as a basic basement renovation quickly escalated into a major construction project involving more digging, restructuring and, of course, money, than anyone had anticipated.

“The basement had been renovated less than ten years ago”, Mario explains, “but there was a lot more potential there than I was able to see.”

Early on, it was clear that Mario’s former office simply wasn’t a big enough room for three young boys to share. It was also critical that there be a low-maintenance family room where everyone could congregate, an expanded laundry room to deal with the additional truckload of dirty clothes that comes with twin boys, a larger bathroom for the larger brood, and one thing that evaded earlier space planners, an access to the small outdoor area.

“The boys were transfixed as the crane lifted a part of the house off its old foundation so that new ones could be installed,” Mario says.

Then he adds: “Admittedly, so was I, but partially because I had no idea what we had just started. We learned a lot.”

1. Maintain a strong communication plan with your contractor.

Although that would seem to go without saying, you’d be surprised how many people, spending thousands of dollars, will just sign over cheques and hope that everything turns out.

Early in the project, you should meet more frequently.

Depending on the size of the renovation, at least twice a week, sometimes more, even if the meeting is only for a half-hour each time.

2. As with any renovation, it is important to take the time needed to plan the space correctly. Obviously, plans should adapt to the budget, but sometimes decisions have to be made to determine whether it is worth taking an extra step, or not. I call them the might-as-wells: “Might, as well, add a bathroom since we are renovating the kitchen.” “Might, as well, swap the carpet for hardwood since we need to change it.” It’s all important to consider, but also to be cautious of because might-as-wells add up quickly.

Hiring a good interior design consultant can help you make the correct decisions when it comes to the might-as-wells but a designer will also keep you focused on the project at hand. It is very easy to be persuaded to do something unplanned from a lazy contractor, a good store sales pitch, or by a well-meaning and trusted friend who reads all the magazines. Ensure that any design decisions you make will be ones that will have the most positive impact on the project. If it can have a good financial return as well, that’s a bonus.

3. Make sure to plan the zones you need. It’s fun to fantasize about a big, clean family room in a space that is currently grey concrete, floor joists and air ducts. A finished basement is a useless waste of money unless it is something that will be used, so consider what it is you want there and try to stay true to your original vision — a second bathroom, a laundry room, a dry storage area, a wine closet.

4. Keep an open mind when opportunities appear.

When renovating this basement, several major opportunities arose, but both would involve re-directing plans.

In the interest of better space planning, it was decided to relocate the furnace and hot water heater to another location. Given where it was to be moving, thousands of dollars could be saved by converting from an electrically-powered system to natural gas, necessitating an entirely new and reworked duct system.

One of Mario’s pet peeves with the house was that there was no direct access to the back yard. Unbelievably, until this renovation, one had to walk out the front door, walk past the neighbors house, and down a short driveway to access his back yard. The renovation offered the opportunity to have a direct access to the area. “We can finally use the space, which is a coveted feature in any downtown residen-

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thing more that can be done to shield bedroom spaces from the noises above?

A wood finish, some fabrics or wallpapers, an additional layer of drywall with a small cavity between it and the existing ceiling, are all things that can help minimize noise transmission.

Read more about basement design on my blog at www.topcreativespaceideas.com.

You can also join the discussion on Facebook (Creative Space), or follow me on Twitter and Instagram (DFCreativeSpace).

David Ferguson is a regular contributor to CBC Radio’s Ontario Today. Write to David at: david.ferguson@ hotmail.ca.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 26 - RED DEER 9 Clearview Drive.............2:00 ............. 2:00 – 4:00 pm ......Alex ...... Alex Wilkinson ............. ROYAL LEPAGE NETWORK ............. 346-8900..... $389,900....... Clearview Ridge #104 5144 45 Avenue ....1:00 .... 1:00 – 3:00 pm ......Garry ...... Garry Raabis ................. ROYAL LEPAGE NETWORK ............. 340-6789............................... Woodlea 78 Cooper Close ...............2:00 ............... 2:00 – 4:00 pm ......Keri ...... Keri Jensen Jensen.................... .................... ROYAL LEPAGE NETWORK ............. 304-2707..... $349,500....... Clearview Ridge 8 Mclean Street ................2:00 ................ 2:00 – 4:00 pm ......Jordanna ...... Jordanna Rowat .......... ROYAL LEPAGE NETWORK ............. 346-8900..... $384,900....... Morrisroe Extension 108 Oswald Close ............2:00 ............ 2:00 – 4:00 pm ......Dave ...... Dave Haley.................... CENTURY 21 ADVANTAGE..............

ADVANTAGE.............. 346-0021..... $319,900....... Oriole Park West 15 Lamar Close .................1:00 ................. 1:00 – 3:00 pm ......Milena ...... Milena Toncheva ........ CENTURY 21 ADVANTAGE..............

ADVANTAGE.............. 304-5265..... $434,900....... Lonsdale 271 Jordan Parkway........ ........2:00 2:00 – 4:00 pm ......Melissa ...... Melissa Morin .............. CENTURY 21 ADVANTAGE..............

ADVANTAGE.............. 318-5665..... $329,900....... Johnstone Crossing 27 Archer Drive.................2:00 ................. 2:00 – 4:00 pm ......Bryan ...... Bryan Wilson ................ RE/MAX................................................. 340-9436..... $837,500....... Anders South 4 Viking Close....................2:00 .................... 2:00 – 4:00 pm ......Leah ...... Leah Spagrud .............. RE/MAX................................................. 587-876-5324 .. $539,500....... Vanier East 100 Vincent Close ............2:00 ............ 2:00 – 4:00 pm ......Mitzi ...... Mitzi Billard................... RE/MAX................................................. 396-4005..... $529,000....... Vanier Woods #5112 2660 22 Street .....2:00 ..... 2:00 – 4:00 pm ......Steve ...... Steve Cormack ............ ROYAL LEPAGE NETWORK ............. 391-1672..... $374,900....... Lancaster South 128 Anderson Close........

Close........1:00 1:00 – 3:00 pm ......Gerald ...... Gerald Dore .................. ROYAL LEPAGE NETWORK ............. 872-4505..... $264,900....... Anders Park 6325 61 Avenue ...............1:00 ............... 1:00 – 5:00 pm ......Bob ...... Bob Pelletier ................. SERGE’S HOMES ................................ 505-8050............................... Highland Green 7 Tory Close........................12:00 ........................ 12:00 – 5:00 pm....Aaron .... Aaron .............................. LAEBON HOMES ................................ 396-4016............................... Timber Ridge 4273 Ryders Ridge Blvd..1:00 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. ....Jessica .... Jessica Mercereau ...... MASON MARTIN HOMES................ 588-2550............................... Sylvan Lake

SUNDAY, JUNE 26 - OUT OF TOWN 5 Elma Street .....................1:00 ..................... 1:00 – 3:00 pm ......Ken ...... Ken Devoe .................... CENTURY 21 ADVANTAGE..............

ADVANTAGE.............. 350-1192..... $439,900....... Lacombe 84 Cyprus Road ................2:00 ................ 2:00 – 4:00 pm ......Kelli ...... Kelli Hildreth ................ COLDWELL BANKER ......................... 587-877-3267 .. $419,500....... Blackfalds 10 Horne Close .................2:00 ................. 2:00 – 4:00 pm ......Cam ...... Cam Ondrik .................. ROYAL LEPAGE NETWORK ............. 346-8900..... $346,000....... Sylvan Lake 29 Cambridge Close .......2:00 ....... 2:00 – 5:00 pm ......Matt ...... Matt Burnham ............. ROYAL LEPAGE NETWORK ............. 346-8900..... $464,900....... Blackfalds 131 Morris Court ..............2:00 .............. 2:00 – 4:00 pm ......Lori ...... Lori Loney ..................... ROYAL LEPAGE NETWORK ............. 350-9700..... $589,900....... Blackfalds 9 Falcon Ridge Drive.......2:00 ....... 2:00 – 4:00 pm ......Darlis ...... Darlis Dreveny ............. ROYAL LEPAGE NETWORK ............. 358-4981............................... Sylvan Lake 69 Linn Valley ....................1:00 .................... 1:00 – 3:00 pm ......Nadine ...... Nadine Marchand ...... ROYAL CARPET REALTY................... 342-7700..... $525,000....... Red Deer County 79 Ponderosa Avenue .... ....2:00 2:00 – 4:00 pm ......Bonnie ...... Bonnie Meaney ........... SUTTON LANDMARK REALTY ....... 885-4936..... $313,000....... Blackfalds 230 Westridge Drive .......11 ....... 11 am – 4 pm ......... .........Izeta Izeta Sellors .................. COLDWELL BANKER ONTRACK .... 343-3344............................... Blackfalds 63 Parkland Acres ............2:00 ............ 2:00 – 4:00 pm ......Michelle ...... Michelle Pitchell ......... REAL ESTATE GIRLS INC................... 352-5525..... $56,000 ......... Lacombe 43 Elizabeth Park Blvd.... ....2:00 2:00 – 4:00 pm ......Anjali ...... Anjali Evanoff............... RE/MAX................................................. 848-0883..... $459,900....... Lacombe 61 Warbler Close ..............1:00 .............. 1:00 – 3:00 pm ......Jennifer ...... Jennifer Hutchinson .. RE/MAX................................................. 505-0543..... $979,900....... Half Moon Bay #E4, 5300 Vista Trail .........1:00 ......... 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. ....Debra .... Debra Grabo ................ TRICON DEVELOPMENTS ............... 396-1688..... $219,900....... Blackfalds 3 Bardwell Way .................12:00 ................. 12:00 – 5:00 pm....Jennifer .... Jennifer .......................... LAEBON HOMES ................................ 392-6841............................... Sylvan Lake 129 Mann Drive ................12:00 ................ 12:00 – 5:00 pm....Genessa .... Genessa ......................... LAEBON HOMES ................................ 396-4016............................... Penhold 4273 Ryders Ridge Blvd..1:00 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. ....Jessica .... Jessica Mercereau ...... MASON MARTIN HOMES................ 588-2550............................... Sylvan Lake 170 Hampton Close ........1:00 ........ 1:00 – 5:00 pm ......Renee ...... Renee Cote ................... ABBEY MASTER BUILDER BUILDER................ ................ 598-0449..... $266,180....... Penhold 15 Henderson Close ....... .......1:00 1:00 – 5:00 pm ......Dena ...... Dena Anastasi.............. ABBEY MASTER BUILDER BUILDER................ ................ 343-6513..... $463,500....... Penhold

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jobs BOSCH Sheila Jan. 29, 1948 - June 18, 2016 “I came in on my star beam on January 29, 1948 and went home June 18, 2016 on a serene, sunny morning, surrounded by family. Now, free of pain, I am running and dancing in the meadow surrounded by flowers. I left a beautiful life on Earth and cherished every friend and family member to whom I was connected. Work was play so life was good. No regrets, just a sweet goodbye to all.”

Our memories of the beauty Sheila cast from both inside and out are set against the picturesque backdrops of her homes in Sylvan Lake, Alberta and Maui, Hawaii.

She shared these homes with the love of her life, her husband of 30 years, Gord Bosch. We take comfort in knowing she has been reunited with Gord, as well as her parents Harold and Alison Haywood and her brother Alan Haywood.

Sheila held a spark that was brought to flame by all things colourful and energetic. She was known for her laughter and her lipstick, both bright and ever present! Her appreciation for the vibrancy of life was reflected in her love of flowers, gardening and the healing arts. The vast knowledge she acquired throughout her life and particularly during the five years she owned Self Connection Books (Calgary, AB), was an enlightening torch she passed along generously and passionately in hopes of inspiring and healing all those around her.

We are eternally grateful for the light she shone into all of our lives. Her spark will continue to burn brightly in her children Andrea, Colby (Laurie) and Geoff (Kim), her stepchildren Stacy and Darren, her grandchildren Declan, Fiona, Catarina, Sage, Jack, Henry, Daniel, Mateo, Stella and Smith; as well as her brother Richard (Tammy) and her nephews and nieces Prue (Tim), Paige, Josh, Bryson and Holly. Donations can be made in memory of Sheila to Foothills Country Hospice Society. To view information on Sheila’s celebration of life and share photos, condolences and stories, please visit choicememorial.com

MALSBURY Iona Louise 1928 - 2016 Mrs. Iona Malsbury formerly of the Penhold area passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at the age of 87 years.

Iona is survived by her daughter Donna (Merv) Blair and their children Joel (Bonnie) Blair, Alisha (Doug) Toepfer and Aaron (Alison) Blair; son Bob (Karen) Malsbury and their children Nathan (Kim) Malsbury, Wayne (Tanya) Malsbury; son Gerry (Glenda) Malsbury and their children Braden, Courtnay, Emma and Alexander.

Iona is also survived by fifteen greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Iona was predeceased by her husband Stanley in 2011 and her parents Nelson and Jennie Stringer; a sister Thelma and brothers Leonard and Borden. A Celebration of Iona’s life will be held at the Pine Lake Hub Community Centre on Tuesday June 28, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. If friends so desire memorial tributes may be made to S.T.A.R.s Air Ambulance.

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MUNRO Mildred Winnifred It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Mildred W. Munro (McDonald) on Tuesday June 19, 2016. Our family rejoices in sharing some wonderful memories about her amazing life of 99 years.

Mildred was born at Didsbury, AB. on May 14, 1917, where she lived, worked and later married Lyle Munro. During their marriage they lived at Rosebud, Carstairs and Pine Lake. Mildred had three children; Deanna (Hovey), George, and Linda (Lee).

Mildred was pre deceased by her husband, Lyle, and her son George. Mildred has two sisters, Jeanne Black of Osoyoos, B.C. and Lorraine Pearson of Calgary, AB. She was predeceased by her sisters, Marion McIntyre and Patricia Alton, both of Vancouver, B.C. Mildred will be lovingly remembered for her caring and interest in her family and community, her love of music, her long membership in the Women’s Institute, her “Woman of the Year Award” in Red Deer and her extensive career of running Pine Lake Sand & Gravel. Mildred’s children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and friends remember her beautiful smile, her kindness and her home that was always welcoming to everyone who came to visit. Mildred is survived by her daughters, Deanna (and the late Norman Hovey); Ruth Munro, Linda (Dan) Lee; her grandchildren Karyn Deuchar, Jim (Cindy) Hovey. Wendy (Brad) Corry, Steven (Taryne) Munro, Greg (Alex) Munro, Stacey (Kyla) Lee, Tyler (Sarah) Lee; her great grandchildren Blayne (Christine), Jolyn (Ryan) and Dylan Deuchar; Bergen Corry; Evan and Connor Munro; Nixon and Sloane Munro; Gabriel and Eamon Lee; Tyler Lee; and four great, great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mildred will be held at the Pine Lake Hub Community Center Pine Lake, Alberta on Thursday June 30, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. A private family Interment service took place in the Pine Lake Cemetery.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family by v i s i t i n g www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer.

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WILBERG Eric Charles Nov. 14, 1932 - June 22, 2016 Eric Wilberg passed away peacefully with family at his side on June 22, 2016 at the age of 83 years. He was born in Edmonton, AB and moved to various locations in western Canada. He raised his Family in Edmonton and Calgary and he spent his last 35 years in Red Deer. Eric enjoyed a variety of hobbies which included fishing, painting, writing, restoring antique cars, travelling, and coaching sports teams. He had several trades which included millwright, machinist and steam engineer. He is lovingly survived by his spouse, Phyllis Wilberg; daughters, Louise (Brian) Peters and Joanne (Bert) McCallum; son, Brian (Shelly) Wilberg; grandchildren, Graham and Jamie McCallum, Josh and Zachary Peters, Kevin Wilberg, Kayla Wilberg (Chris Gilbert); and greatgrandchildren, Petra and Everett Gilbert. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150 - 67 St., Red Deer, AB. Memorial donations in Eric’s honour may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 6,5015-48 St., Red Deer, AB T4N 1S9 or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 5913-50 Ave., Red Deer, AB T4N 4C4.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family at http://www.reddeerfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to RED DEER FUNERAL HOME 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer.

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LARRY McARTHUR Dec. 3, 1938 - June 25, 2014 In tears we saw you sinking, We watched you fade away, Our hearts were almost broken, You fought so hard to stay.

But when we saw you sleeping, So peacefully free from pain, We could not wish you back To suffer that again.

You are forever loved and sadly missed Sherry, Bob, Tari, Tracy, Darren and families

Anniversaries

HAPPY 50th Anniversary Ernie and Shari Mathison June 25, 1966 - 2016 With love from your family

Births Heather & Cody Reynolds are delighted to announce the arrival of their beautiful daughter, Adley Jayde, born June 15, 2016 weighing 6 lbs 13 oz. First time grandparents, Martin and Laurna Paetz along with seasoned grandparents, Brian and Gail Reynolds and their families are over the moon!

Celebrations

As we disband, the congregation of Bentley United Church wishes to express their deepest gratitude to all the individuals, families, and businesses that have supported it’s ministry for the past 115 years.

GO NOW IN PEACE.

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Caregivers/ Aides

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LOOKING for 2 Live-In caregiver willing to do split shifts. High school graduate 1-2 yrs exp. In caring for person with high medical needs 44 hrs/wk at 11.50/hr. karenmeeres@yahoo.ca LOOKING for caregiver for our autistic son, 30-40 hrs. per wk., hrs. flexible.

Son needs structured, education-based, reward challenging program.

Candidate will help teach hygiene, help intigrate into social settings, such as going to McDonalds and swimming. Salary to be discussed based on education and experience with special needs (not necessary). Applicant must have own vehicle. Ref’s req’d.

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OFFICE PERSON/laborer plus SHOP HELP and/or apprentice mechanic req’d for trucking company E. of Blackfalds.

Exc. wages/benefits. Fax resume to 403-784-2330 or call 403-784-3811

Oilfield

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FRAC Water management company looking to hire experienced water personnel. Must have knowledge of pumps, running hoses, lay out of jobs, supervising crews.

Rapidly growing company with year round work.

Competitive wages and benefits. Hiring immediately. Work in Alberta in BC area.

Please forward resumes to info@ whitewatermanagement.ca

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

JJAM Management (1987) Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Requires to work at these Red Deer, AB locations: #3, 5111 22 St. 37444 HWY 2 S 37543 HWY 2N 700 3020 22 St. Food Service Supervisor Req’d F/T & P/T permanent shift, early morning, morning, day, eves. shift weekend day night. 40 - 44 hrs/wk 8 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 403-314-1303

Trades

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AECOM Calgary is looking for a Roadways Inspector and a Bridge Inspector with Alberta Transportation projects experience for a project in Red Deer.

Please send resumes to: ioana.ardelean@ aecom.com.

Classified Memorials: helping to remember JOURNEMAN SHEET METAL MECHANIC req’d Good organizational skills with commercial project experience. Truck provided, competitive rates & benefits. Email resume starmechanical@ xplornet.com

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Congratulations JENNA LEE HAY for achieving your Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with Distinction in Dance, from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver.

Proud mom Nina and dad Harley, and brother Jesse.

Such a bright and busy future ahead - break a leg!

P/T Carpenter needed, will work into F/T seasonal. mmurphy@decks.ca

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION Requires Full Time

Exp’d Framers Journeman Carpenters

Competitive Wages & Benefits.

Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca

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Building Supplies

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to join our team of drivers hauling clean fluids for the Oil & Gas Industry.

Home most evenings, scheduled days off, company benefits with exceptional pay structure that includes guarantied salary + hourly when hauling. Must be able to work on their own with minimal supervision.

Fax resume w/all tickets and current drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fluidexperts.com

PROFESSIONAL Truck Driver Position

Available www.ads-pipe.com Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., the world’s largest and most innovative manufacturer of HDPE drainage products is expanding and we are currently accepting applications for a certified Class 1 Driver, with a minimum of two (2) years experience.

ADS Drivers are required to safely operate company equipment and provide a high level of customer service, delivering our products within Alberta.

ADS Drivers are required to be drug free and maintain legal transportation paperwork and driving practices. This position requires a valid Class 1 License; with previous off road forklift and shipping /receiving experience a definite asset. We offer quarterly safety bonuses as well as a comprehensive medical plan.

Benefits include: * Company provided Canadian Benefits Package * Voluntary Dental Plan * Life Insurance Option Plan * Short-term/Long-term Disability Policy * Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) and Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) * Paid Vacation * Quarterly Safety Bonus All applicants are subject to a pre-employment physical and MVR check.

Interested Applicants may submit a resume, along with a current drivers abstract to: Advanced Drainage Systems Of Canada Inc. 4316 Gerdts Ave. Blindman Ind. Park Red Deer County, AB. T4S-2A8 Fax: (403) 346-5806 E-mail: lee.miller@ads-pipe.com Position closing date: JUNE 30, 2-16

Business Opportunities

870

Electronics

1605

Older XBox with games $60. 403-782-3847 PS 2 with games, $50; 403-782-3847 PSP with games, $70.

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EquipmentHeavy

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TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, office, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.

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Tools

BENCH Grinder, 1/3 HP, $25.; Metal Folding table, $15. 403-346-6539 METAL STORAGE shelves, (2) metal 3’ x 6’. $30.

Wind speed Indicator, $15.; CB Radios (2), w/accessories. $25.

403-346-6539

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Firewood

B.C. Birch, Aspen, Spruce/Pine. Delivery avail.

PH. Lyle 403-783-2275

Household Furnishings

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MATTRESS & Box spring, single, Sears Country Rest Gold, $200. 403-346-7825

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Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

CASSETTE / CD player, Sony (mini hi-fi component system) $125.

403-346-7825

Misc. for Sale

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100 VHS movies, $75 for all. 403-885-5020 2 COLEMAN propane stoves, $40 each, Coleman propane heater, $20, 3 small coolers, $5 each, and 3 lrg. coolers, $20 each. 403-877-0825

Misc. for Sale

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Coming Events

2 BDRM. townhouse/ condo, 5 appls., 2 blocks from Collicutt Centre. $1150/mo. + utils., inclds. condo fees. 403-616-3181

AIR CONDITIONER, window style, Maytag, 8000 BTU, like new with remote and side curtains. $150. 403-341-9443

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SIX McCall’s 1948-1967 knitting, crocheting, and sewing magazines, $10 each. 403-885-5720 VIDEO Photo Tripod, extended height, 143 cm. $40. 403-346-6539 Start your career!

See Help Wanted WATER HOSE REEL, $35. 403-885-5020

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Houses/ Duplexes

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FORMER executive show home

in Sylvan. Rent or rent to own. Fully developed home, theatre room downstairs. Too many extras to list. Call or txt Shirley 403-877-1634 for details.

MOUNTVIEW entire home, 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.

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WELL-MAINT. 2 bdrm. mobile home close to Joffre $810 inclds. water, 5 appl.

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3050

1 & 2 Bdrm renovated apts in quiet adult only building in the South Hill. Rents range from $875 to $1050.

No pets. For more information please call 403-340-1222 (no txts please).

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Lacombe, 45+ condo, ground floor. $1250/mo w/some utils. N/S, no pets.

Avail July 1 780-484-0236 ACROSS from park, 2 bdrm. 4-plex, 1 1/2 bath, 4 appls. Rent $925/mo. d.d. $650. Avail. now or July 1. 403-304-5337 CLEARVIEW: TWO WEEKS FREE + $150. move-in, 4 plex, 2 bdrm. + den (bdrm), $975.mo. n/s, no pets. 403-391-1780

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2 Bdrm. 4-plex, 4 appls., $925. incl. sewer, water & garbage. D.D. $650, Avail. now or July 1.

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GLENDALE, 2 bdrm., $800/mo., D.D. $850, N/S, no pets, no partiers.

403-346-1458

MORRISROE MANOR 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

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Condos/ Townhouses

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4090

Manufactured Homes

2 BDRM. mobile home, stove fridge, washer, dryer in Rimbey Mobile Home STUDIO PARADISE APARTMENT SALE! Reduced, $599,000, country Park. Good cond. $19,500. obo. 1-780-465-7107 All inclusive senior living. living, 3 bdrm., lrg. huge Avail. for immed. occupancy master, overlooking city from $1849. Call to book a and mountains, 2 family Income tour 403-309-1957 rooms, 1 games room, dbl. att. garage, 2 paved Property driveway, gorgeous landRoommates scaping, Margaret Comeau RARE OPPORTUNITY RE/MAX 403.391.3399 Wanted 2 CLEARVIEW MEADOWS 4 plexes, side by side, Buying or Selling $616,000. ea. 403-391-1780 2 ROOMS in Normandeau your home?

153 Northey Ave. N/S, Check out Homes for Sale Something for Everyone no pets, no parties. $450 Everyday in Classifieds in Classifieds each. $250 d.d. Everything incl’d. Employed person.

403-350-4191

4100

3080

3090

BLACKFALDS, $500, all inclusive. 403-358-1614 ROOM TO RENT very large $450. 403-350-4712

3110

Offices

Downtown Office

Large waiting room, 2 offices & storage room, 403-346-5885

3180

Pasture

PASTURE

North Red Deer. 10 cow/calf pairs, no bulls, no yearlings. 403-346-5885

Open House

4010

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 DOWNTOWN well-manHERE TO HELP aged, quiet adult bldg., & HERE TO SERVE avail. now, 1 & 2 bdrm. with balcony, $850 and Call GORD ING at $895/mo. Heat and water RE/MAX real estate incld. 2 wks. free with central alberta 403-341-9995 6 mo. lease. No pets.

403-348-1262 or 403-347-3213 LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

Directory North Red Deer

4210

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OPEN HOUSE SERGE’S HOMES June 25 & 26, 1 - 5 6325 61 AVE RED DEER

TO ADVERTISE YOUR PROPERTY HERE!

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Woodlea

14 DENMARK CRES. June 23, 24 & 25 Thurs. & Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-3 Household items, new & gently used, books, cd’s....

5313 - 43 AVE. back alley, Fri., June 24, 2 -7 and Sat., June 25, 10 - 4, Workmate, maple wall curio cabinet, collectible ceramic cats, outdoor pots, cassettes and 8 Tracks, etc., etc.

Eastview Estates 13 EXCELL ST June 24 & 25 Fri. & Sat. 9 - 8 Tools, jacks, household misc. items.

Fairview - Upper 66 FLAGSTAFF CLOSE Sat. June 25, 8 - 1 ONLY Elna Sewing machine, incar fridge, lot of other treasures.

Lancaster Meadows 48 LOUGHEED CL. June 25, Sat. Only 9 -4 Antiques, toys, clothing, new 1955-1972 Chev car parts, household items.

Out of Town 6 MILES N. of Sylvan or 4 mi. S. of Bentley on Hwy. 20 at the Junction of Rainy Creek Road. June 24 & 25 Fri. 4 - 7 & Sat. 9 - 7 Antique & collectibles, books, toys, household & farm utensils dating back to 1917. Cash Only E. of Innisfail on Hwy. 590 S. on Rng. Rd. 270, Yard Sign 35034 June 25 & 26 Sat. & Sun 9 - 5 You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

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 DALE’S HOME RENO’S Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301

1160

Entertainment

DANCE DJ SERVICES 587-679-8606 Start your career!

See Help Wanted

Antique & Classic Autos

5020

BRADFORD Exchange Plates, 4 complete sets (32 plates), with certificates. $5. per plate.

403-885-5720

5030

Cars

5110

1995 TRAVELAIRE, 25.5’, very good, clean cond., sleeps 6, new awning, full propane tanks, full size fridge, 4 burner stove/ oven, microwave, queen bed, x-long couch, makes into bed, N/S, no pets. $7000. obo. 403-350-6695

5160

Flooring

1180

NEED FLOORING DONE? Don’t pay the shops more.

Over 20 yrs. exp.

Call Jon 403-848-0393

Handyman Services

1200

BOOK NOW! For indoor/outdoor projects such as reno’s, painting small tree cutting, sidewalk blocks & landscaping Call James 403-341-0617

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.

Boat Slips Available For Sale or Rent Sylvan Lake, AB 403.318.2442 info@watersedgesylvan.com www.watersedgesylvan.com

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

EQUALIZER Hitch kit, 750 lbs. (shank, head, arm, ball) $75.

403-346-7825 TWO Bridgestone tires, 175-70-13, 85% treadwear, $40 for both.

403-505-3113

PUBLIC NOTICES

Public Notices

6010

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of

REBECCA MURRAY NAGEL who died on July 25, 2015 If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by

July 25, 2016

classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

HICKORY DICKORY DECKS For all your decking needs.

Wood or low maint. composite. Warranty. mmurphy@decks.ca (403) 348-1285

5000-5300

WatersEdge Marina

Deer Park

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300

1085

CLASSIFICATIONS

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To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Construction

wheels

Boats & Marine

CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351

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Tour These Fine Homes

services 1010

4160

SANDY POINT RV Resort, Gull Lake, Lot #25, lot size 45’ x 94’, close to marina, beach, golf course, and walking trails. Fully serviced, $88,900. NO GST. Call 403-358-2070.

Fifth Wheels

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Accounting

Lots For Sale

1992 CUTLASS, 132,000 km, $1000 obo.

403-340-1769

3190

Mobile Lot

4100

REVENUE PROPERTY @ IT’S FINEST 4-Plex’s, Innisfail Location • 4612 - 56 St., 2 bdrm. units. $529,900.

• 5612 - 49A Ave., 3 bdrm. units. $510,000.

MICHENER Hill condos Phase 3 NEW 4th flr. cor- Lister! Peggy Lane, Assoc.

Brokers, Coldwell Banker ner suite, 1096 sq. ft., 2 Ontrack Realty bdrm, 2 bath, a/c, all appls, 403-872-3350 underground parking w/storage, recreational amenities, extended care Industrial centre attached, deck.

Property 403-227-6554 to 4 pm. weekdays or 588-8623 anytime. Pics avail. on Kijji. QUEEN’S BUSINESS PARK New industrial bay, 2000 sq. ft. footprint, $359,000. or for Rent. 403-391-1780

VICTORIA PARK

Rooms For Rent

Income Property

4120

Rental incentives avail.

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S, No pets.

403-596-2444

PADS $450/mo.

Brand new park in Lacombe.

Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., 2 BDRM. lrg. suite adult 2 bath. As Low as $75,000. bldg, free laundry, very Down payment $4000. Call clean, quiet, Avail. now or at anytime. 403-588-8820 JULY 1. $900/mo., S.D. $650. 403-304-5337 2 Bedroom BLOWOUT for $899/month! Receive $500 on Move-In Day! One FREE year of Telus cable & internet.

Cat friendly.

1(888)784-9279 CLASSIFICATIONS leasing@rentmidwest.com Plaza Apartments 4000-4190 3 BDRM. 4 appl., incl. water., avail. July 6 Realtors $875/mo. 403-348-6594 ADULT 2 BDRM. spacious & Services suites 3 appls., heat/water incl’d., ADULT ONLY BLDG, no pets, Oriole Park. 403-986-6889

Suites

4020

THE NORDIC

ORIOLE PARK

3 bdrm., 1-1/2 bath, $975. rent, s.d. $650, incl water sewer and garbage.

Avail. now or July 1st.

403-304-5337 WESTPARK 2 bdrm. 4-plex, 4 appls.

Rent $925/mo. d.d. $650.

Avail. now or July 1 403-304-5337

Houses For Sale

Reduced, $424,900, next to new, 2 storey, all newly 2 bdrm. apt. w/balcony, reno’d, total of 3,009 sq. ft., Acreages adults only, no pets 4 bdrm., 4 bath, triple heat/water incld. $875. garage, newly fenced 403-346-5885 PINE LAKE - Let the kids and landscaped, new and horses run free on 13 PENHOLD 1 bdrm., 4 deck, 163 Barrett Drive. ac and live in an open, appls., inclds. heat & water, Margaret Comeau stunning 2180 sq ft log no pets, $760/mo. 348-6594 RE/MAX 403.391.3399 home and 2 br guest cabin. Adjacent to 18 hole PENHOLD, deluxe 3 bdrm., Tired of Standing? golf course. Must be seen hrdwd. flrs., inclds. heat and Find something to sit on as words fail to describe. water, $1100. 403-348-6594 in Classifieds Greg Cripps - Re/Max Real Estate Central Alberta 403-391-2648

homes

TRAINING CENTRE

(across from Totem) (across from Rona North)

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

3060

Suites

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900

R H2S Alive (ENFORM) R First Aid/CPR R Confined Space R WHMIS & TDG R Ground Disturbance R (ENFORM) D&C B.O.P. R D&C (LEL) #204, 7819 - 50 Ave.

3030

AIR CONDITIONER, window style, Maytag, 6000 BTU,hardly used, includes and side curtains. $100. 403-341-9443

2 BDRM Units AC 6 Appls 2 ELECTRIC LAMPS, $20. Parkade Elevator Rent Starts$1200. 403-350-0989 403-885-5020 38 ISSUES of LIFE magazines, dating back to 1937. $5 each. 403-340-1769

Condos/ Townhouses

Painters/ Decorators

1310

TUSCANY PAINTING 403-598-2434

Plumbing & Heating

1330

JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER Exc. @ Reno’s, Plumb Pro Geary 403-588-2619

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

YARD CARE Call Ryan @ 403-348-1459 CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

and provide details of your claim with Patricia E.B. MacSween Barrister & Solicitor at 4824 51 Street, Red Deer AB T4N 2A5.

If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

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