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BY JEFF STOKOE ADVOCATE STAFF Canada’s celebrated its 149th birthday Friday, and for revelers in Central Alberta there were plenty of options to party.

For thousands of people, a trip to Sylvan Lake for its parade and festivities, along with enjoying the sunny day on the beach, was where they had to be. A huge Canada flag birthday cake, bouncy castles, pipes and drums, provided by the Innisfail Legion Pipe and Drum Band and, of course the lake to take a dip in to cool off, were the big draws.

In Red Deer, Bower Ponds was the place to take in the celebrations. A full line-up of day-long cultural entertainment in the form of dance, music, and performance took place on the stage with the grassy hillside providing the seating.

Nine food vendors offered French Canadian to Filipino to Ukrainian, German, and Norwegian. Performances on the stage included belly dancers, rhythmic gymnastics and square dancers to name a few. The final performance of the day had country singer songwriter Trent Agecoutay taking to the stage. The ever popular grande finale fireworks were planned for 11 p.m.

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Members of the Chinese Society Community Group perform Tai Chi on stage at Bower Ponds; Sylvan Lake Mayor Sean McIntyre, centre, is flanked by RCMP members as they sing happy birthday; Remedios Junio and her daughter Belinda Looker of Red Deer got into the spirit of the Canada Day celebration in Sylvan Lake; Melissa Wickins of Red Deer gives her daughter Sophie a hug as the two take in the Canada Day celebration at Bower Ponds; Leslie Stonechild, a self-described professional bannock stretcher, lowers a piece of bannock into bubbling oil; Akira Tolledo of the Pound It Dance Studio in Red Deer dances on stage at Bower Ponds.

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‘Everyone is equal’ TRUDEAU CELEBRATES COUNTRY’S DIVERSITY DURING CANADA DAY BASH IN OTTAWA

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Canadians marked their country’s 149th birthday Friday with coast-to-coast celebrations headlined by a big party in Ottawa — where thousands turned Parliament Hill’s lawn into a vast expanse of red and white.

The masses, many wearing red T-shirts, face paint and Canadian flags as capes, crowded in front of Centre Block to listen to bagpipers, watch the Snowbirds roar overhead and take in stage performances by numerous artists. Together, they also belted out the national anthem.

They also heard Prime Minister Justin Trudeau deliver his first Canada Day address since winning last year’s election.

“Before I get started I have to say, like so many of you here, I’ve been coming to Parliament Hill since I was a little kid for Canada Day,” Trudeau told the crowd from the podium.

“And to be able to stand here before you as your prime minister to say thank you for the trust you have given me is a little bit overwhelming.”

Trudeau said Canada is one of the most-diverse countries on the planet and also one of the most prosperous.

“And it’s not a coincidence,” he said.

Trudeau listed examples of what he called “extraordinary diversity,” noting how the country has two official languages and that more than 100 other tongues are spoken across the country. He also said his government is renewing its relationships with Aboriginal Peoples all while respecting their ancestral traditions.

“We are a country where everyone is equal, regardless of our sexual orientation or our sexual identity,” Trudeau said, drawing cheers.

Before Trudeau’s speech, wellknown musicians took the stage one after another, including Kardinal Offishall, Coeur de pirate, Alex Cuba, Les Hay Babies and Coleman Hell. There was also an appearance by Les 7 doigts de la main, artists who combine dance, theatre and acrobatics.

During Kardinal Offishall’s opening performance, Trudeau, his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, Gov. Gen. David Johnston and Heritage Minister Melanie Joly jumped out of their seats to clap and bop to the music. A smiling Gregoire Trudeau turned around at one point to gesture to the crowd behind them to stand up as well.

The atmosphere was upbeat at the Parliament Hill party even though the grounds were surrounded by security checkpoints. Those who wanted to enter the area had to line up and have their bags searched by police.

The celebrations in the capital will be capped off Friday with a huge fireworks display, like many cities across Canada.

In the northern Alberta oilsands capital of Fort McMurray, which is rebuilding after a May wildfire destroyed buildings and forced the city

‘I’VE BEEN COMING TO PARLIAMENT HILL SINCE I WAS A LITTLE KID FOR CANADA DAY . . . AND TO BE ABLE TO STAND HERE BEFORE YOU AS YOUR PRIME MINISTER TO SAY THANK YOU FOR THE TRUST YOU HAVE GIVEN ME IS A LITTLE BIT OVERWHELMING.’ — PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU

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TOP: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets members of a Syrian refugee family during Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa on Friday.

ABOVE: Johanna Sanchez wears guitar sunglasses adorned with maple leafs during Canada Day celebrations in downtown Vancouver, B.C., on Friday. to evacuate 90,000 people, the Canada Day parade Friday was all about appreciation.

Grinning firefighters waved to the crowds from trucks that had rushed to the rescue two months ago. Wildfire crews, decked out in their familiar orange jumpsuits, also took part as did RCMP and other first responders.

Meanwhile in Vancouver, hundreds of people dressed in red and white marked Canada Day in a different way.

They gathered for a rally supporting

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More than a dozen vendors — many of whom waved a version of the Canadian flag featuring a marijuana leaf — were selling everything from spiked cookies to small bags of pot.

For some, July 1 also marked another significant date in history.

Earlier in the day in Ottawa, Trudeau paid homage at the Canadian War Museum to soldiers who died in the battles of the Somme and Beaumont-Hamel in France exactly one

century ago during the First World War. Some 800 members of the Newfoundland Regiment, armed only with rifles and bayonets, were ordered to face German machine gun fire. Only 68 answered roll call the next morning.

“July 1, 1916, marked a pivotal moment in time, a moment that has since entrenched itself in Newfoundland and Labrador identity and history,” Trudeau said.

“This would become the bloodiest battle of the war. Our men rose with courage, fought like lions and died as heroes. The deaths touched many families across the dominion of Newfoundland, a generation of young men lost.”

Looking to Canada’s 150th anniversary in 2017, Trudeau said during his speech that Canadians will have more to celebrate next year if they work hard.

“Happy birthday Canada,” he said.

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Tapping the power of ionized water INNISFAIL-BASED BIOHYGIENIC SOLUTIONS INC. SLOWLY EXPANDING INTO NEW MARKETS

BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN ADVOCATE STAFF INNISFAIL — Adding more varieties and a commitment to marketing are pushing the magic in the locally-produced version of an elixir known for its germ-killing qualities.

The challenge is to convince people that something that looks, feels and smells like clean water can actually oxidize pesticides and wipe out bacteria and viruses, says Robert Sinnamon, a partner in Innisfail-based BioHygienic Solutions Inc. Ionized water with small concentrations of hypochlorous acid has long been recognized for properties that make it highly effective against a wide variety of pathogens, says Sinnamon. However, producing those products was difficult and expensive because the process is highly corrosive. Machinery used in the process would become unstable with the result that the product itself was also unstable.

A few years ago, at the sprout plant on their family farm southeast of the Dickson Dam, Robert and his brother, Glen, started experimenting with ionized water produced by a local entrepreneur, Ivo Wachter.

Wachter had immigrated from Western Europe, where his family had developed a patented water ionizing process based on the work of former Soviet scientists left jobless at the end of the Cold War. The Sinnamon brothers, whose sprouts are marketed across Canada under a variety of different trade names, encountered Wachter and his product in their search for an effective way to keep their lines free of e-coli, listeria and other potentially fatal bacteria.

Impressed with its effectiveness, the Sinnamons got the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s approval to market Wachter’s product as a food sanitizer and branched relatively quickly into selling hand sanitizers as well.

Four years after their sanitizers hit the store shelves, they have developed a growing line of health products created by tweaking the original formula for specific targets, from cleansing wounds to soothing itches and breaking down dental plaque. They have even formulated a spray for treating new tattoos.

Products are sold in grocery and health food stores, dental clinics and veterinarians in all four Western provinces as well as a few stores in Toronto, Ont., said Robert.

As of this summer, sales have reached the point where the product is finally paying for itself, as long as the four partners do not collect any wages.

Robert and his partners are pushing the markets on their own, with his son, Tyler, travelling throughout the western provinces, giving free samples to retailers and health-care professionals in his efforts to get them to carry the product. Robert dedicates a portion of his time to designing and building wooden display racks that he hopes will help catch attention in stores and clinics where the products are available for sale.

“It’s all about the samples now,” said Robert.

“Of course, it’s costing us lots of money, but there’s no other way to do it.”

Profits from the sprout plant were ploughed back into producing and selling the ionized water.

Local retailers now carrying the BioHygienic Solutions line include the Sobeys grocery store at the south side of Red Deer and the Red Deer Nutter’s Bulk & Natural Foods, where the prototype display rack is installed.

Nutter’s manager Carla MacKenzie said on Friday that she has been carrying a variety of BioHygienic Solutions products for about a year and knows that they are moving, but has not had any feedback from store customers, nor has she tried the products herself.

Robert said he and his partners have not sought marketing help from organizations such as Access Prosperity in Central Alberta because he finds their processes too slow.

Nor is he interested in seeking help from outside sources such as the TV show, Dragon’s Den, because they want too much in return.

“I’m not prepared, after all the work that I’ve done, to hand it over to them,” he said.

Robert’s wife, Lois — in charge of the books and administration, said the rate of growth in sales will determine how long it will be before she and her partners can start drawing wages from BioHygienic Solutions.

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Robert Sinnamon, partner in the Sinnamon Bros. family business, designed and built display boxes that he hopes will attract more people to try their new line of health products, based on ionized water and hydrochlorous acid.

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Patient load ‘through the roof’

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF

MEDICINE RIVER WILDLIFE CENTRE

Staff are hopping at Medicine River Wildlife Centre where patient load is consistently up by about 60 per cent so far this year.

Executive director Carol Kelly said at times the patient load at the wildlife hospital was double what was seen in 2015.

“We’ve had about 1,000 patients so far this year. And we only had 2,000 total last year. I can see the numbers hitting somewhere between the 2,000 and 3,000 range this year if we continue at this rate,” said Kelly on Wednesday.

“The demand is through the roof.”

She attributed the increase to an early summer that led to early breed-

ing, nice weather that got more people outdoors and running into conflicts with wildlife, and more people knowing about the centre.

This month the staff member who deals with wildlife conflict has been called out 62 times, including two calls Wednesday morning.

“She’s out dealing with a poisoned coyote pup and something down a chimney in Didsbury. So we’re being called farther and farther away.”

Kelly said this time of the year she is on the phone between 80 and 90 times a day with people in need of advice or have an injured animal or bird.

“I think our numbers are up to about 10,000 phone calls a year.”

At 2:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, she received a call from a man who hit an owl while driving. She explained how to pick the owl off the road and how to bundle it up while waiting for someone from the centre to pick it up.

Unfortunately the owl died shortly after he wrapped it up and took it home, but the man still appreciated that someone answered his call, she said.

“He was just grateful there was someone there to talk to. We get a lot of that.”

Kelly said the centre is one of seven wildlife rehabilitation centres in Alberta. Calls usually start to climb in March and April when people begin

finding baby animals.

“Everything comes in spurts. Right now it’s ducklings and baby birds. The fawn season has slowed down. We had a run of fawns for a couple of weeks.”

The wildlife centre, located west of Innisfail, works with injured and orphaned wildlife to allow them to return to their natural environment.

Even though the centre is known for helping wildlife, everything the centre does involves people, she said.

“Those birds that come to us and those baby fawns, they don’t come to us by themselves. They come attached to a person that wants some help.”

To find out more about Medicine River Wildlife Centre, visit www.mrwc. ca or call 403-728-3467. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Alberta lifts state of emergency

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — A provincial state of emergency declared over a raging wildfire in northern Alberta nearly two months ago has finally been lifted.

The provincial government said the declaration was ended at midnight, though it will be replaced by a local state of emergency in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo as of Friday.

It had been initiated at 3:57 p.m. on May 4, one day after the oilsands capital of Fort McMurray was put on a mandatory evacuation order, so the province could take control of the response to the disaster.

The fire forced the displacement of about 90,000 people in the region, and destroyed about 2,400 homes and other buildings.

The evacuation order was lifted a month ago and people started returning to the community.

A provincewide state of emergency has been declared only once before in Alberta, during the floods of 2013.

“While Fort McMurray is still on the path toward recovery, our government is encouraged by the significant progress the community has made to date,” Municipal Affairs Minister Danielle Larivee said in a statement.

“We are confident that a Provincial State of Emergency is no longer required in order for the municipality to continue this important work. Alberta will continue to stand with the people of Fort McMurray as they rebuild their homes and community.”

The province is working with the regional municipality to monitor the impact of the wildfire on air, soil and water quality.

Tories pick March 18 for leadership vote

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Alberta’s Progressive Conservatives say they will pick a new leader next spring.

Party president Katherine O’Neill sent out a tweet on Thursday night saying the race officially launches Oct. 1 in Lethbridge, Alta., with debates planned across the province.

She says the leader will be elected March 18 in Calgary.

Calgary-Hayes MLA Ric McIver has served as the PC’s interim leader after former premier Jim Prentice resigned following the party’s election loss to the NDP just over a year ago.

The Tories voted at their annual general meeting last month to adopt a process where delegates will be selected for a leadership convention, rather than a preferential ballot process where all party members would vote.

O’Neill has said holding the leadership convention next spring will allow time for constituencies to get ready for the change to the delegate system, as well as ensuring that the PC’s fall policy convention can proceed as scheduled.

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Electra Socket, also known as Josh Martin, has his make up done during the annual Memorial Drag Ball game at Vic West Park in Victoria, B.C., Friday.

Calgary confirms it’s exploring potential bid for 2026 Winter Olympic Games

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — The City of Calgary is formally exploring a bid to host the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

The announcement came Friday as the Canadian Olympic Committee established a special committee to assist interested cities in building successful bids.

The COC contacted Canada’s seven largest cities in March 2016 to assess the interest and potential for hosting the 2026 Winter Games or 2028 Summer Games and asked interested cities to reply by Thursday.

Calgary, which hosted the 1988 Winter Games, followed through on that request, committing up to $5 million on Monday to study a potential 2026

bid. Calgary’s decision window is 14 months.

The COC must submit the name of a Canadian 2026 host city to the IOC

by September 2017. The IOC will announce the winner in 2019.

The 1988 legacy combined with the IOC’s willingness to scale back costs make a Calgary bid seem attainable.

Rome, Paris, Budapest and Los Angeles are finalists for the 2024 Summer Games. The host city will be announced next year.

Vancouver’s bid for the 2010 Winter Games came in at $34 million in 2003.

The 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary were the first to make money thanks in part to a record $309-million American television rights deal.

Endowment funds of $66 million allowed the Calgary Olympic Devel-

opment Association, now WinSport, to maintain and upgrade legacy venues in the 28 years since the Calgary Games.

The IOC reportedly thinks highly of Calgary, perhaps more so now that it courts bids.

A city that wins a bid now also commits to putting on a pair of multi-sport Games in less than six weeks as the Paralympics follow on the heels of the Olympic Games.

The Olympic Oval, Canmore Nordic Centre and Canada Olympic Park could be Olympic venues again with differing levels of refurbishment and renovation. The ski jump is problematic, however, as COP’s is obsolete.

Calgary’s 33-year-old Saddledome and 56-year-old McMahon Stadium are not assets in a bid.

Hand-held cellphone driving convictions over 4,300

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS REGINA — The minister responsible for Saskatchewan Government Insurance says convictions for hand-held cellphone use while driving are high in part because of better enforcement.

However, Don McMorris also admits too many people are still breaking the law.

Legislation banning the use of hand-held cellphones while driving became law Jan. 1, 2010, in Saskatchewan.

SGI says there were just over 1,800 convictions that year and the number kept climbing to reach about 4,900 in 2014, before dropping back slightly last year to 4,300.

McMorris says there are more po-

lice officers on the road and they’ve learned how to better spot when people are using their hand-held phones while driving.

Still, he says the numbers are not acceptable and he hopes public education campaigns will help inform people about the danger.

“And now it’s just a matter of the people that are driving doing their job,” says McMorris.

“You hear of stories, and you wonder, man, was that person texting and if they were, how devastating that is when you look at a fatal accident.”

Distracted driving surpassed im-

paired driving as the number one contributing factor in fatal crashes in 2012, but McMorris says it’s now ranked third behind impaired driving and speeding.

McMorris says he still sees people using their hand-held cellphone while driving, such as while stopped at a red light.

“It drives me nuts,” he says.

“You know people are getting away from holding the phone to the ear because they know that’s too obvious, so they’re texting down below and their eyes are down.”

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‘Sugarplum’ mayor turns insult into opportunity

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS KELOWNA, B.C. — The mayor of a city in B.C.’s picturesque Okanagan Valley has turned an insult into his own proud, tongue-in-cheek persona.

Colin Basran, now known as Kelowna’s “Sugarplum Mayor,” is working with the city’s Young Professionals Collective to host a Sugarplum Ball on July 9 to show support for the region’s LGBTQ community.

The event comes one year after the city installed a rainbow crosswalk at a downtown intersection in an effort to promote inclusion.

But while the crosswalk had unanimous support from COLIN BASRAN city council, it gained unexpected backlash from a few residents.

In an online forum, one community member referred to “Mayor Sugarplum” in an effort to insult Basran for supporting the installation of the crosswalk. The comment had the opposite effect.

“I actually found it kind of funny and I kind of liked it,” Basran said.

Recognizing the opportunity to increase support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community, Basran said the Okanagan Pride Society approached him with the idea of hosting a Sugarplum Ball.

The event will include two dance floors, locally produced beer and wine, and a lounge with a wig bar and photo booth for attendees to dress up and capture the night.

“This ball is about being whoever you want to be and that’s something we want to be promoting in our city,” Basran said.

And for Basran, that means becoming the Sugarplum Mayor. As a participant of a drag makeover at the ball, he will be wearing makeup to reflect his character, which he likened to David Bowie’s 1970s Ziggy Stardust persona. Although Basran said he will be swapping his usual mayor’s attire for a more colourful look, he won’t be in full drag.

“Anyone wanting to see me in a dress and heels is going to be disappointed,” he said.

A number of other local figures will be getting makeovers as well and organizers promise that at least one person will be in full dress-and-heels drag.

The ball, however, is not solely for the LBGTQ community and attendees are welcome to wear what they want — from jeans and T-shirts to costumes.

Like the crosswalk, Basran said the ball is intended to make people feel welcome and build connections, which is why he partnered with the Young Professionals Collective to host it.

Organizer Drew Vincent said there is an effort to attract and retain young professionals in the region, and giving them fun, inclusive events to attend is part of that effort.

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Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, is followed by Lieutenant Governor Frank Fagan as they leave the National War Monument in St. John’s, N.L., on Friday, following the Memorial Day Ceremony commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel. letting down their country. That’s Newfoundland.”

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also paid tribute to Beaumont-Hamel from Ottawa before heading to Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill.

“July 1, 1916, marked a pivotal moment in time, a moment that has since entrenched itself in Newfoundland and Labrador identity and history. And, as we gather here, we take firm pause to remember this sombre event and recognize its importance in shaping and defining the Newfoundland of today,” he said.

“This would become the bloodiest battle of the war. Our men rose with courage, fought like lions and died as heroes. The deaths touched many families across the dominion of Newfoundland — a generation of young men lost.”

Those losses reverberate to this day. Newfoundland’s massive war debt combined with the Depression helped pave the way for its loss of self-governance in 1934 and its narrow vote to join Canada in 1949.

Princess Anne, commander-in-chief of the Royal

Newfoundland Regiment, laid a wreath of remembrance during Friday’s ceremony in St. John’s, but did not speak.

As the Princess mingled with veterans, many said they hadn’t seen a bigger public turnout in years.

“God love them,” said Doug England, 85, who served with the Royal Canadian Engineers in the Korean War. “That’s something isn’t it,” he said as he gazed at the lines of onlookers stretched far past where they could actually see the ceremony.

Charles Furey, 71, of St. John’s, struggled Friday to walk to the War Memorial, but he wouldn’t have missed honouring the men who laid down their lives, he said.

“The poor boys. They were so young. They shouldn’t have been over there in the first place.”

Furey said he never misses the memorial services that start each Canada Day in the province before the mood shifts to celebration.

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Fire raging near La Loche, Sask., not considered an imminent threat

BRIEFS Two people killed, another wounded following Toronto shooting TORONTO — Two people are dead and a third person is in hospital following an early-morning shooting near downtown Toronto.

Paramedics say one man was pronounced dead at the scene and the other died in hospital.

The third victim was in serious condition.

Police say the shooting happened just after 5 a.m. (near College St. and Augusta Ave.) at a location known to be operating as an after-hours bar.

Police have not yet released any information about potential suspects.

LA LOCHE, Sask. — Fire officials say a growing blaze is within five kilometres of the northern Saskatchewan town of La Loche, but it is not considered an imminent threat.

The fire, which started Monday because of a lightning strike, is on the other side of Saleski Lake, just northeast of the community.

Steve Roberts, the province’s executive director of wildfire management, says crews have created controlled burns and have put in catlines to stop the fire spreading south.

Roberts says to be an imminent threat, they would have to determine that crews would not be able to stop the fire from encroaching the community.

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ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — There were tears of pride, loss and remembrance as huge crowds gathered Friday to mark 100 years since the Newfoundland Regiment’s slaughter at Beaumont-Hamel shook the former British dominion to its core.

July 1, 1916, was the disastrous launch of the Somme campaign in the First World War. About 800 members of the Newfoundland Regiment, armed only with rifles and bayonets, were ordered to face German machine gun fire. Only 68 answered roll call the next morning.

“It was that profound sacrifice and the way it hit people,” said Colin Cox, whose two great-uncles fought in the First World War. “They didn’t think they were going to die in some foreign land. They thought they were going to come home,” he said, fighting tears.

“None of them ever thought that was going to be their final destination.”

Cox, who retired from the Canadian Air Force in 2011, had two sons marching Friday with what’s now known as the Royal Newfoundland Regiment.

His wife, Helen, also cried talking about how much the day of commemoration meant. They drove about 45 minutes from their home in Avondale to be in St. John’s.

“I’m just so proud of my husband and my two sons,” she said. “They’re following in the footsteps of their forefathers, making them proud as well.”

The awful toll of July 1, 1916, is difficult to comprehend, she said.

“For so many people to lose their lives, and then their families had to continue on without them.”

The staggering numbers of dead and wounded sent shock waves across the island of Newfoundland, then a British dominion with a population of about 240,000. Church bells rang out in unison across the province Friday at 8:45 a.m. local time, the moment the troops were whistled over the top.

King George V in 1917 added the extraordinary prefix “Royal” to recognize the volunteer regiment’s courage, skill and valour.

Newfoundland MP Seamus O’Regan drew heartfelt applause with an impassioned speech denying Beaumont-Hamel reduced the men to “colonial cannon fodder” sacrificed by indifferent generals.

“The men of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment did not shrink from their duty,” he said. “They were fully aware of what faced them when they went over the top fully aware of the machine guns, the artillery, the snipers that awaited them as they tried to cross into no man’s land.”

Journals kept by those soldiers underscore their resolve, O’Regan said.

“You do not read the thoughts of men unwilling to face what they knew inevitable. You read the thoughts of men who refused to even consider letting down the man next to them, even consider letting down their families at home — refused to consider

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Gunmen take hostages at restaurant

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS DHAKA, Bangladesh — Heavily armed militants struck at the heart of Bangladesh’s diplomatic zone on Friday night, taking dozens of hostages at a restaurant popular with foreigners.

Two police officers were killed and at least 26 people wounded in a gunbattle as security forces cordoned off the area and sought to end the standoff.

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack on the Holey Artisan Bakery in Dhaka’s Gulshan area, according to the SITE Intelligence Group, which monitors jihadis activity online. At least 35 people, including about 20 foreigners, were still trapped inside the restaurant, said kitchen staffer Sumon Reza, who was among more than 10 people who managed to run to the rooftop and escape.

The attack marks an escalation in the growing drumbeat of militant violence to hit the traditionally moderate Muslim-majority nation in the past three years, but with increasing frequency in recent months. Most attacks have been by machete-wielding men singling out individual activists, foreigners and religious minorities.

Bangladesh did not immediately respond to the claim of responsibility by IS, but in the past have denied that the extremist group has a presence in the country. The U.S. State Department said it had seen the IS claim, but could not confirm its authenticity.

More than eight hours after the hostage crisis began, a standoff had developed with little sign of any resolution.

The attackers “have not responded to authorities’ calls for negotiation,” said a member of the elite anti-crime force, Rapid Action Battalion, identifying himself as Lt. Col. Masood, during an interview with the Indian TV channel Times Now. He said authorities were planning to launch a coordinated response at dawn, and that the security cordon would prevent any of the attackers from escaping. Authorities also ordered internet services to be blocked across the country, according to internet service provider Aamra.

Police said the two officers died at a hospital after being wounded in the gunfire with as many as nine attackers, who also hurled bombs. Ten of the 26 wounded were listed in critical condition, six of whom were on life support, according to hospital staff, who said the injuries ranged from broken bones to gunshot wounds. Only one civilian was among the wounded.

Reza said the attackers chanted “Allahu Akbar” (God is Great) as they

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People help an unidentified injured person after a group of gunmen attacked a restaurant popular with foreigners in a diplomatic zone of the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka, Bangladesh, Friday. A group of gunmen attacked the restaurant, taking hostages and exchanging gunfire with security forces, according to a restaurant staff member and local media reports.

BANGLADESH launched the attack around 9:20 p.m.

Friday, initially opening fire with blanks. A huge contingent of security forces cordoned off the area around the bakery.

Resident Lutful Amin told The Associated Press he heard several explosions, the last of which went off around 10:45 p.m.

The head of the Rapid Action Battalion told reporters Friday night that they were working to save the lives of the people trapped inside the restaurant. The hostages included an unknown number of foreigners.

“Some derailed youths have entered the restaurant and launched the attack,” Benazir Ahmed said. “We

have talked to some of the people who fled the restaurant after the attack.

We want to resolve this peacefully. We are trying to talk to the attackers, we want to listen to them about what they want.”

“Our first priority is to save the lives of the people trapped inside,” Ahmed said. He would not say how many people were being held hostage.

Among the hostages was a businessman and his wife and two children, according to his uncle Anwarul Karim.

“My nephew Hasnat Karim called me and said he was inside with his family. He told me, ‘Please save us, please!’ And he hung up,” he said. “We do not know what is going on there.”

In Washington, a White House official said President Barack Obama was briefed on the attack by his chief counterterrorism adviser Lisa Mona-

co. The president asked to be kept informed as the situation develops, said the official, who was not authorized to speak publicly about the president’s meetings.

State Department spokesman John Kirby says the U.S. is in contact with the Bangladesh government and has offered its assistance to bring those responsible to justice.

He said all official American personnel are accounted for with no injuries reported, and the department is working with local authorities to determine if any U.S. citizens and locally-employed staff were affected.

The spree of recent attacks in Bangladesh have raised fears that religious extremists are gaining a foothold in the country, despite its traditions of secularism and tolerance.

Bombing investigation focuses on Chechen extremist video as the commander of the group’s Chechen battalion in Syria.

Although no one has claimed reISTANBUL — Attention focused sponsibility for the airport attack, the Friday on whether a Chechen extrem- Islamic State group is suspected, and ist known to be a top lieutenant in the Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoIslamic State group was involved in gan repeated Friday that IS was “most the suicide attacks that killed 44 peo- probably” behind it. The group has ple at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport. boasted of having cells in Turkey and U.S. Rep. Michael Mcother countries.

Caul, chairman of the “They have no connecHouse Committee on Hometion to Islam. Their place land Security, told CNN is in hell,” Erdogan said, that Akhmed Chatayev dispeaking in Istanbul followrected Tuesday night’s ating Friday prayers. “These tack at one of the world’s people were innocent they busiest airports. The CIA were children, women, eland White House declined derly … They embarked to comment on McCaul’s on a journey unaware, assertion and officials and came face to face with said the investigation of death.” the bombing is still ongoThe state-run Anadolu ing. McCaul could not be Agency reported Friday AKHMED CHATAYEV reached for further comthat the Bakirkoy Public ment.

Prosecutor’s office had esTurkish officials also tablished the identity of two were not able to confirm of the airport attackers, Rakim BulgarChatayev’s role. The Sabah newspaper, ov and Vadim Osmanov, and was trying which is close to the government, said to identify the third. Other media repolice had launched a manhunt for ports have given different versions of him.

Osmanov’s name.

McCaul said Chatayev’s whereAnadolu said Osmanov’s identity abouts are unknown. The 35-year-old was determined through a photocopy one-armed militant, who fought in of his passport, which he submitted to Chechnya against Russian forces and a realtor in order to rent a house in their local allies in the early 2000s be- Istanbul’s Fatih district. Police were fore fleeing to the West, was put on the also trying to access information on a U.S. list of suspected terrorists in 2015. destroyed computer found in a trash That same year, he resurfaced in an IS bin near the house.

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

TURKEY The Anadolu report did not provide the nationalities of the suspects. On Thursday, a Turkish official said the three attackers were from Russia, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.

Thirteen people suspected of possible links to the attack were detained in raids Thursday in three Istanbul

neighbourhoods, officials said. The Haber Turk newspaper said 11 more suspects — all foreigners — were detained in a separate raid early Friday.

A government official could not immediately confirm the report.

The IS group, which has used the porous border with Turkey to establish itself in neighbouring Syria and Iraq, has repeatedly threatened Turkey.

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Oilers ink Lucic OKPOSO LANDS WITH SABRES

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Milan Lucic and Kyle Okposo, two of the NHL’s top free agents, took full advantage of two of the league’s worst teams eager to pair a veteran with a young star.

The 28-year-old wingers each got $42 million, seven-year contracts Friday even though neither is a proven or prolific scorer.

Okposo, coming off a 22-goal year with the New York Islanders, moved upstate to join the Buffalo Sabres, who haven’t made the playoffs since 2011 or finished higher than seventh in their division in three years.

Lucic, who scored just 20 times last season with the Los Angeles Kings, is following the money to play for the lowly Edmonton Oilers.

“It’s about time this team starts heading in the right direction,” he said of the Oilers, who want to surround Connor McDavid with experienced talent.

NHL teams didn’t waste time making a flurry of deals on the first shift of free agency. None involved a superstar player, not after Steven Stamkos decided to stay in Tampa Bay with an eight-year, $68 million contract agreed to earlier this week.

Two days later, Tampa Bay may have made the best series of moves overall in a bid to stay near the top in the Eastern Conference. The Stanley Cup contender signed standout defenceman Victor Hedman to a $63 million, eight-year extension and goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy to a $10.5 million, three-year extension.

“It’s been a good week for us,” Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman said.

It has been a bad decade for the Oilers, who haven’t made the playoffs since they lost Game 7 of the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals to the Carolina Hurricanes and had the fewest points in the Western Conference last season for the second time in three years.

Lucic said two people, Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli and the 19-year-old McDavid, were the reason

File photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles Kings’ Milan Lucic (17) skates with the puck during an NHL hockey game in Glendale, Arizona. Lucic, a 28-yearold power forward signed a seven-year, $42 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers on Friday as NHL free agency opened. he joined a franchise that most highly touted free agents have ignored in recent summers.

“The McDavid factor changes it all,” Lucic said.

Lucic was also lured to Edmonton in part because of his relationship with Chiarelli, who was his general manager when he played for the Boston Bruins. Chiarelli said 12 teams tried to sign Lucic, indicating one of them was the Kings, the only franchise that could’ve offered him an eight-year deal under the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement.

“He was offered a longer term,” Chi-

arelli said. “He was offered more money.”

Like Lucic, Okposo will get a chance to play with one of the league’s most promising players, 19-year-old centre Jack Eichel.

“He knows Jack’s a great, young player,” Sabres general manager Tim Murray said.

Here’s a look at some of the other notable moves on the opening day of NHL free agency: ● The New York Islanders signed forwards Andrew Ladd (seven years, $38.5 million) and Jason Chimera (two years, $4.5 million) after losing Okposo

and Nielsen. ● The Vancouver Canucks signed winger Loui Eriksson (six years, $36 million) coming off his 30-goal, 33-assist season in Boston. ● The Detroit Red Wings signed centre Frans Nielsen (six years, $31.5 million) to address a need with the departure of Pavel Datsyuk and re-signed centre Darren Helm (five years, $19.25 million) before he could have been on the market.

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Indians outlast Jays in 19 innings EXTEND WIN STREAK TO 14 GAMES

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Cleveland 2 Toronto 1 TORONTO — Three ejections. Thirty-four runners left on base. Nineteen pitchers, 19 innings, and just three runs scored.

The Cleveland Indians were the last team standing Friday after a marathon Canada Day game that lasted over six hours at Rogers Centre. Carlos Santana’s solo homer in the 19th inning was the difference in a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

Santana turned on a full-count pitch from Darwin Barney — the second Toronto position player to take the mound — for his 17th homer of the season.

Trevor Bauer (7-2), who was supposed to start Saturday’s game, worked five innings of relief for the win after the Indians depleted their bullpen as well. Cleveland (49-30) set a franchise record with its 14th straight victory.

“I guess if you’re going to set a record you might as well do it the hard way, right?” Bauer said.

Backup infielder Ryan Goins pitched the 18th inning for the Blue Jays. He came out to a loud ovation and loaded the bases before getting Chris Gimenez to hit into an inning-ending double play.

Toronto starter Marcus Stroman, who allowed one run over 6 2/3 innings, was the first one to greet Goins as he returned to the dugout.

The Indians scored a run in the third inning and Justin Smoak’s solo homer in the sixth was the lone Toronto run. It was the Blue Jays’ eighth loss

Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS

Toronto Blue Jays’ catcher Russell Martin is held back by coaching staff as he reacts fiercely to home plate umpire Vic Carapazza’s decision to eject him during thirteenth inning MLB baseball action against the Cleveland Indians, in Toronto on Friday. Martin’s was Carapazza’s third ejection of the game. in 12 games.

Cleveland outhit Toronto 15-11 and both teams left 17 runners on base.

It was the Blue Jays’ longest game in innings since they went 19 frames against Detroit in August 2014.

Relievers for both teams were sharp despite a few close calls.

The Indians nearly took the lead in the 10th inning. Cleveland put two runners on but Kevin Pillar made a brilliant diving catch in centre field to end the threat.

The Blue Jays threatened in the

11th but Zach McAllister got Smoak to pop up with runners on the corners.

Toronto slugger Josh Donaldson grounded out with the bases loaded to end the 14th inning. Josh Thole nearly ended the game in the 15th but his flyout landed in Lonnie Chisenhall’s glove on the warning track.

Both teams had runners in scoring position in the 16th but couldn’t push a run across. And Donaldson nearly tied it in the bottom of the 19th with a blast to right field that died on the warning track.

Goins, who pitched at the university level, became the ninth different position player to pitch in a game for the Blue Jays and Barney (0-1) was the 10th.

“It was unfortunate we were in that situation,” said Barney, who last pitched in high school. “I think plenty of us had opportunities to finish the game off and get the hit and we didn’t.

So it’s our own fault that we had to go out there and pitch.

“Unfortunately it didn’t go our way today.”

Cleveland’s streak is the longest in the major leagues in one season since the Atlanta Braves won 14 in a row in 2013.

Both teams will feel this game’s effects for the rest of the weekend and into next week. It wouldn’t be a surprise if both teams made some roster moves out of necessity.

“Everybody on both sides of the field pitched their hearts out,” said Indians manager Terry Francona.

There were some early fireworks in the Canada Day matinee as Blue Jays slugger Edwin Encarnacion and manager John Gibbons were ejected in the first inning.

Encarnacion objected to umpire Vic Carapazza’s called third strike on what appeared to be an outside pitch.

Gibbons quickly came out of the dugout and was also thrown out.

Russell Martin was also tossed in the 13th inning after arguing with Carapazza.

“I just know that it wasn’t the best display of umpiring that I’ve seen,” Martin said.

Bodybuilding success four years in the making

BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF Overwhelming was the word Chantha Bun used to describe his recent bodybuilding success, which was four years in the making.

The Red Deer-native has rattled off a string of wins in his lightweight division and is working towards his goal of earning his professional card and succeeding at the national competition

later this month.

His success isn’t contained to the lightweight division, as he was named the best overall bodybuilder at a recent event.

“I’m still in awe, it’s a dream,” said Bun. “We’ve been training for four years and it’s been a long, long time.

“I trained very hard, but a lightweight guy beating out a heavyweight guy is rare. My trainer said it is because of my conditioning.”

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Centre, he won both his weight class and best overall bodybuilder in the Southern Alberta Bodybuilding Championship. Then last weekend, Bun took top spot at the provincial championship in Edmonton.

The victory gives Bun a lifetime bye into the national championship. He plans on going to this year’s event on July 23 in Winnipeg.

For Bun, the groundwork was laid years ago. He’s built towards these competitions for four years, but had an

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interest in bodybuilding since his time at Lindsay Thurber where he and his friends would weight train.

After graduating he lived with his uncle Hou Chann, who is also a bodybuilder. Chann encouraged Bun to bodybuild, so the young man signed up and in 2001 started training at Hardbodies in north Red Deer.

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Pankewitz thrills fans with 83-point ride DIANNE FINSTAD RODEO Playing with pain can pay off in the bull riding game. At least, that’s what Tyler Pankewitz proved Canada Day at the Ponoka Stampede.

The determined cowboy wasn’t about to let hurt or a bull with the name of Hinder get in the way of thrilling his hometown fans. Pankewitz made an 83 point ride, which isn’t the top of the heap. But at this Stampede, just making the eight second whistle on a bull is quite a feat.

Considering the shape Pankewitz is in, getting that kind of result is even more amazing. When last we heard from the 31-year-old, he was winning the Daines Ranch Pro Rodeo, with a broken foot. That was only a few weeks ago.

“I hurt my back again last night,” he grimaced. “My foot’s awesome now.

I was just getting the right side of my back and hip healed up. Last night in Williams Lake, I got slammed pretty hard on my back again. In front of their chutes, they don’t believe in working the ground up, so it’s like a cement pad from everybody walking. I landed right on the point of my back, the left side this time, and could hardly even get home last night.”

Fortunately, Pankewitz had a charter flight back from B.C., and didn’t have a ten-hour trek to contend with.

But even the hour long drive home was an exercise in hurt.

“I sat in the hot tub at 3 o’clock in the morning, and then I’ve got a cold tub from an old sponsor of mine, Arctic Spas. They gave me a cold tub to get through these few weeks, so I climbed in that. It made me feel a little more limber today to get on, because I was feeling like doing nothing last night.

Didn’t feel like doing much today, but it worked out.”

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There’s not much even the Pro Rodeo Sports Medicine crew can do yet for the deep muscle bruise, so it was a matter of taking a few painkillers and toughing it out. But that’s what bull riders, and especially Pankewitz this year, seem to do best.

Not showing up for his bull at Ponoka just wasn’t an option.

“That never crossed my mind. Can’t turn out of the hometown rodeo unless my leg’s broke off, I guess.”

“That bull was pretty tough out of there, and kind of took it easy on me when he was spinning. He got a little quicker at the end, and had me bowed over, but I just made ’er, I guess.”

“My back didn’t hurt when I was riding. Once you climb in that chute, your adrenaline starts pumping, and it’s a good painkiller!”

Pankewitz’s chute time wasn’t easy, as the bull was known to be impatient and fractious, and he lived up to that.

“It kind of makes you mad that they’re squishing you and jumping up and down and sometimes, I think it makes me ride better when I get a bad one in the chute. I get going faster. I’m not as relaxed.”

With the successful ride, Pankewitz becomes just the eighth cowboy at the Ponoka Stampede with a qualified score, and there’s only one performance left to get four more for the Finals.

There is a new leader in the tiedown roping, after Chad Johnson wrapped up two calves in just 16.9 seconds Friday at the Ponoka Stampede, a tenth better than the 17.0 from Jake Hannum. Johnson, who lives at the Montana border, was thrilled with the outcome.

“You know, I haven’t had a lot of luck here in a couple of years, and I am happy to be having some luck today!” beamed Johnson.

“That calf this afternoon was outstanding. I just needed to stay behind the barrier, and go do my job. My horse was phenomenal, so that helped.”

Johnson is scheduled to be at Williams Lake tomorrow to compete, to music. Then they called out all the contestants and comparisons were done. Symmetry as well as strength are key in the judging of a bodybuilding competition.

That’s where Bun’s conditioning comes into play. He said his overall package put him over the top at the past two competitions.

The lifetime berth into the national championships leaves Bun with just one competition to train for during the year. But he wants to succeed beyond that one competition.

“I’m trying to get my pro card,” said Bun. “I like to set goals. It’s hard though.” mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

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Chantha Bun. There he met Cabel McElderry, who runs Personal Training Red Deer and is the promoter of the Southern Alberta Bodybuilding Championship.

McElderry encouraged Bun to try competing in bodybuilding.

“I didn’t know much about nutrition, I was just a blue collar guy who came in and gave it all I had,” said Bun. “I always push myself when I’m there, I never have light days.”

In the competition, Bun and the other competitors did a pose routine

● After spending his entire, 10-season career in St. Louis, David Backes (five years, $30 million) bolted to play for the Bruins. ● The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Alexander Radulov (one year, $5.75 million) to play in the NHL for the first time since he was with the Nashville Predators during the 2011-12 season. ● The San Jose Sharks added forward Mikkel Boedker (four years, $16 million) and defenceman David Schlemko (four years, $8.4 million) to bolster their chances of getting back to the Stanley Cup Finals. ● The Florida Panthers, stockpiling goaltenders, signed James Reimer (five years, $17 million) with Roberto Luongo and Reto Berra on the roster. ● The Toronto Maple Leafs, who

but will opt to be at Ponoka’s Finals instead. With the possibility of the $10,000 Showdown round dangling in his mind, it’s a chance he won’t pass up.

“I told these guys around here that I went on a little streak and I made the Finals here about six or seven times in a row. Then I’ve been on a little dry spell. I don’t what I’ve changed, but whatever I fixed this time, it seemed to work,” he smiled.

“There’s pressure here at Ponoka.

This is the biggest rodeo in Canada.

The stands and the crowd and the roar — it’s a great atmosphere. I love this rodeo. They set it up for the cowboys, and the money’s amazing, so there’s always pressure when you back in.”

Not far behind Johnson Friday was Eckville cowboy Clayton Smith, with a total time of 18.2 seconds, which puts him in fifth spot, and will bring him back for Sunday’s Finals as well.

Harley Cole remains the leader in the steer wrestling with his time of 13.2 seconds. It’s still a challenging event for the cowboys. For instance, Brendan Laye of Consort broke a barrier on his afternoon run, but the 13.9 time combined with his 6.0 second morning run still gives him 6th spot in the top twelve standings.

Carman Pozzobon of B.C. holds on to her barrel racing leading time of 17.601. Best of the Friday afternoon performance was Brook Robertson, who was raised in Ponoka, with her 18.064 second run.

There’s been no budging Levi Simpson of Ponoka and Jeremy Buhler from their number one spot in team roping with their 10.5. Clint Buhler, Jeremy’s brother, is now on the Finals list, with his veteran partner Rocky Dallyn, after they roped a pair in 21 seconds, for eleventh place.

Ty Breuer came to Ponoka from Mandan, North Dakota for eight seconds with a C5 horse called White Water. He moved into second spot with an 86.25, behind the 87.75 of leader Caleb Bennett.

“That was a really nice horse,”

Flames sign Brouwer, Johnson CALGARY — Home aligned with team for Troy Brouwer. The right-winger says he planned to build a house in Calgary well before he signed with the Flames.

The Flames injected experienced players into their lineup by signing a pair of 30-year-olds Friday: Brouwer and goaltender Chad Johnson.

Brouwer’s deal was reported to be four years at US$4.5 million annually, while Johnson’s was reported to be a one-year pact worth $1.7 million.

Brouwer was a mid-sized fish in this year’s pool of unrestricted free agents.

He’s played for successful NHL organizations having won a Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010.

The Vancouver native had 18 goals and 21 assists in 82 games, plus eight goals and five assists in 20 playoff games, for the St. Louis Blues in 2015-16.

“We started thinking about moving to Calgary a year ago,” said Brouwer, who is married with two young children.

“When we played Calgary in March, we met with a builder and checked out a couple potential building sites. It really worked out in our favour that you’re planning on probably dreamed of bringing Stamkos back home, had to settle for signing winger Matt Martin (four years, $10 million) to perhaps play on their fourth line. ● The Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Dale Weise (four years, $9.4

said Breuer, who recently won second place at the Reno rodeo. “I knew that horse. She came from South Dakota, and I hadn’t been able to get on that horse for a long time. She was rider-friendly.”

The saddle bronc leaderboard went unchanged Friday, with today being the last chance for cowboys to crack the top twelve of any of the events, who make Sunday’s Finals.

Now leading boys steer riding is Weston Davidson of Strongfield, SK with a 78 score. Sylvan Lake’s Tanner Young is high man in novice bareback still with his 77, while Dawson Dahm of Duffield remains first in novice saddle bronc with a 72.5.

In the World Pro Chuckwagon races, Friday was a key night, as the last chance for drivers to get into the top eight overall who qualify for “Semi-Final Saturday.

When the night was complete, it was “The Hound” Codey McCurrach and his Nelson Bros. Oilfield Services Ltd. outfit who topped the overall aggregate with a four run total of 5:03.52. He will be joined in the semi final round

by Cody Fraser, Colt Cosgrave, Luke Tournier, Gary Gorst, Mark Sutherland, Rae Croteau Jr. and Obrey Motowylo. Jason Glass ended up in the crying hole, 9th place overall, and just missed the semi-final round by just 43 one-hundreds of a second.

As far as day results are concerned, it was Gary Gorst who cashed the top cheque after posting the fastest time of the night with a 1:15.12.

The top 4 times from the two semi final heats on “Semi-Final Saturday” will qualify into the $50,000.00 Tommy Dorchester Sudden Death Championship final on Sunday where the winner will take home the 2016 Ponoka Stampede Championship.

The 80th Ponoka Stampede rodeo finals go tomorrow at 1:00 pm with the wagon racing starting at 6:30, followed by the Ponoka Stampede Showdown with the top four in each rodeo event vying for a share of the $10,000 bonus prize.

making this your home and you end up working here as well.”

The six-foot-three, 213-pound winger is a candidate to play on the right side of topline centre Sean Monahan and left-winger Johnny Gaudreau.

Brouwer spent three seasons in Chicago and four in Washington before one season in St. Louis. His contract prior to Calgary’s paid him an average of $3.6 million annually.

“I think he wanted to remain here, but he didn’t have the ties to the community,” Blues GM Doug Armstrong said. “The offers were going to have to equal out for him to stay, and we were a little bit shy of that offer.”

Brouwer has compiled 150 goals and 144 assists in 613 career NHL games.

After bouncing unsuccessfully between four goaltenders in 2015-16, the Flames have picked up two new ones in as many weeks, but neither long-term.

Brian Elliott, a 31-year-old acquired at the draft from St. Louis for a second-round and conditional draft pick, has a year remaining on a contract that counts $2.5 million against the salary cap.

Johnson appeared in a career-high 45 games for the Buffalo Sabres this past season because of Robin Lehner’s early-season ankle injury. million) to address one of the team’s needs. ● The Minnesota Wild signed centre Eric Staal (three years, $10.5 million) four years after making a splash by giving Zach Parise and Ryan Suter 13-year, $98 million contracts.

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SCOREBOARD SATURDAY, JULY 2, 2016

Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB — Banned the Boston Red Sox from signing international amateur free agents for one year, after the team broke rules on signing bonuses last summer.

MLB — Named John Tumpane to the full-time Major League umpiring staff.

American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Reinstated RHP Vance Worley and C Caleb Joseph from the 15-day DL. Selected the contract of RHP Chaz Roe from Norfolk (IL). Optioned RHP Oliver Drake and C Francisco Pena to Norfolk. Placed LHP T.J. McFarland on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 29.

BOSTON RED SOX — Activated OF-INF Brock Holt from the 15-day DL. Optioned INF Mike Miller to Pawtucket (IL).

CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Placed 3B Matt Davidson on the 15-day DL. Recalled INF Carlos Sanchez from Charlotte (IL).

CLEVELAND INDIANS — Signed of INF Nolan Jones to a minor league contract.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Reinstated RHP Joe Smith from the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Mike Morin to Salt Lake (PCL).

MINNESOTA TWINS — Reinstated DH-OF Miguel Sano from the 15-day DL. Optioned 1B-DH Byung Ho Park to Rochester (IL).

OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Recalled INF-OF Tyler Ladendorf from Nashville (PCL). Optioned LHP Dillon Overton to Nashville.

National League LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Placed LHP Clayton Kershaw and OF Joc Pedersonon the 15day DL, retroactive to June 29. Activated RHP Bud Norris. Selected the contract of OF Will Venable from Oklahoma City (PCL). Designated RHP for assignment.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Placed LHP Kevin Siegrist on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 30.

Recalled RHP Sam Tuivailala from Memphis (PCL).

SAN DIEGO PADRES — Activated RHP Paul Clemens. Selected the contract of RHP Jose Dominguez from El Paso (PCL). Placed RHP Erik Johnson on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 29.

Reinstated LHP Buddy Baumann from the 60-day DL and optioned him to El Paso. Transferred RHP Cesar Vargas to the 60-day DL. WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Agreed to terms with RHP Dane Dunning and LHP Hayden Howard on minor league contracts.

American Association GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS — Signed RHP Conrad Wozniak and LHP Jake Eaton. Traded RHP John Kovalik to Kansas City to complete an earlier trade.

JOPLIN BLASTERS — Traded RHP Patrick Mincey to Fargo-Moorhead for cash.

LINCOLN SALTDOGS — Signed OF Robbie Kuzdale.

ST. PAUL SAINTS — Released LHP Kody Knaus.

WICHITA WINGNUTS — Signed RHP Garrett Gould. Sold the contract of RHP Ryan Kussmaul to the Arizona (NL).

Can-Am League NEW JERSEY JACKALS — Traded INF Dustin Lawley to Sussex County for OF Mike Schwartz.

ROCKLAND BOULDERS — Traded LHP Jarret Martin, OF Mike Schwartz and C Alex DeBellis to Sussex County for C Elvin Soto and future considerations.

Frontier League EVANSVILLE OTTERS — Traded OF Kurt Wertz, Jr. to Joliet for OF Denzel Richardson.

JOLIET SLAMMERS — Signed RHP Jordan Pannell.

TRAVERSE CITY BEACH BUMS — Signed INF Elijah Trail. Released RHP Ashton Perritt.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Announced free agent O.J. Mayo was dismissed and disqualified from the league for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program.

LOS ANGELES LAKERS — Named Brian Shaw, Jesse Mermuys and Mark Madsen assistant coaches.

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER — Named Adrian Griffin assistant coach. Promoted Vin Bhavnani and Royal Ivey to assistant coaches.

FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Suspended Baltimore TE Darren Waller the first four games of the 2016 season for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.

HOCKEY National Hockey League ARIZONA COYOTES — Signed F Jamie McGinn to a three-year contract and D Kevin Connauton to a two-year contract. Signed D Jamie McBain, G Justin Peters, F Chris Mueller, D Jarred Tinordi, F Garret Ross and D Klas Dahlbeck, F Ryan White to one-year contracts.

BOSTON BRUINS — Signed C David Backes to a five-year contract.

BUFFALO SABRES — Agreed to terms with F Kyle Okposo on a seven-year contract.

CALGARY FLAMES — Signed F Troy Brouwer to a four-year contract and G Chad Johnson to a one-year contract.

CAROLINA HURRICANES — Agreed to terms with RW Lee Stempniak on a two-year contract.

Signed F Viktor Stalberg and F Andrew Miller to one-year contracts. Named Peter Andersson assistant coach, Myles Fee video coach and BrynMarc Conaway strength and conditioning coach for Charlotte (AHL).

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Agreed to terms with D Brian Campbell and Fs Sam Carrick, Spencer Abbott and Pierre-Cedric Labrie on one-year contracts. Named Will Chukerman media relations assistant.

COLORADO AVALANCHE — Signed Fs Reid Petryk and Trent Vogelhuber to two-year contracts.

Signed D Fedor Tyutin, D Ryan Stanton, G Jeremy Smith and Fs Turner Elson, Jim O’Brien, Mike Sislo and Joe Whitney to one-year contracts.

DALLAS STARS — Signed D Dan Hamhuis and D Andrew Bodnarchuk to two-year contracts and D Dustin Stevenson to one-year contracts. Re-signed F Patrick Eaves to a one-year contract.

DETROIT RED WINGS — Agreed to terms with C Frans Nielsen on a six-year contract, F Darren Helm on a five-year contract, D Alexey Marchenko and F Matt Lorito on two-year contracts, and LW Thomas Vanek, F Ben Street, F Steve Ott and G Edward Pasquale on one-year contracts.

EDMONTON OILERS — Signed LW Milan Lucic to a seven-year contract.

FLORIDA PANTHERS — Signed D Aaron Ekblad to an eight-year contract and G James Reimer to a five-year contract.

MINNESOTA WILD — Agreed to terms with C Eric Staal on a three-year contract and LW Chris Stewart, G Alex Stalock and F Pat Cannone on oneyear contracts.

MONTREAL CANADIENS — Signed F Alexander Radulov and G Al Montoya to one-year contracts.

NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Signed D Yannick Weber and D Matt Irwin to one-year contracts.

NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Signed D Ben Lovejoy to a three-year contract. Re-signed RW Devante Smith-Pelly and D Jon Merrill to two-year contracts and F Beau Bennett, D Andrew MacWilliam, RW Carter Camper and C Vernon Fiddler to one-year contracts.

NEW YORK ISLANDERS — Agreed to terms with F Andrew Ladd on a seven-year contract and Fs Jason Chimera and Shane Prince on two-year contracts.

NEW YORK RANGERS — Named Jeff Beukeboom assistant coach. Agreed to terms with D Michael Grabner on a two-year contact and D Michael Paliotta, F Nathan Gerbe and D Adam Clendening on one-year contracts.

OTTAWA SEANTORS — Signed D Michael Kostka, Fs Phil Varone, Casey Bailey, Friday Max McCormick and Chad Nehring to one-year contracts.

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS — Signed Fs Dale Weise to a four-year contract and Boyd Gordon to a one-year contract.

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS — Signed general manager Jim Rutherford to a three-year contract through the 2018-19 season. Signed F Tom Sestito, D Steve Olesky and D Stuart Percy to one-year contracts.

ST. LOUIS BLUES — Signed G Jake Allen to a four-year contact extension. Signed F David Perron and G Carter Hutton to two-year contracts.

SAN JOSE SHARKS — Signed D David Schlemko and F Mikkel Boedker to four-year contracts.

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Signed D Victor Hedman to an eight-year contract extension and G Andrei Vasilevskiy to a three-year contract extension. Signed Fs Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond, Jeremy Morin, Gabriel Dumont and Michael Bournival to one-year contracts. Signed F Dennis Yan to a three-year, entry-level contract.

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS — Signed F Matt Martin to a four-year contract.

VANCOUVER CANUCKS — Signed F Loui Eriksson to a six-year contract.

WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Signed G Joe Cannata, D Darren Dietz and F Christian Thomas to one-year contracts.

WINNIPEG JETS — Agreed to terms C Shawn Matthias on a two-year contract and F Quinton Howden and D Brian Strait on one-year contracts.

ECHL IDAHO STEELHEADS — Agreed to terms with G Branden Komm.

READING ROYALS — Agreed to terms with F Justin Crandall.

SOCCER Major League Soccer MLS — Fined FC Dallas President Dan Hunt an undisclosed amount for public criticism of the officials in relation to the FC Dallas at Sporting Kansas City match on June 19.

PORTLAND TIMBERS — Loaned M Dairon Asprilla to Millonarios F.C. (Colombia) through June 30, 2017.

United Soccer League USL — Announced the addition of the Nashville franchise, to begin play in 2018.

National Women’s Soccer League NWSL — Suspended Seattle F Merritt Mathias one game for major game misconduct and unsportsmanlike conduct during a June 25 match against FC Kansas City.

SKY BLUE FC — Signed F Catherine Zimmerman. Waived G Erin Nayler.

COLLEGE NCAA — Placed Jackson State men’s tennis team has been placed on probation for one year and fined the school $5,000 with a public reprimand and censure after the coach allowed an ineligible player to compete under an eligible player’s name.

The former coach Scott Pennington received a twoyear show-cause penalty through June 30, 2018.

FLORIDA STATE — Promoted athletic director Stan Wilcox to vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics and signed him to a contract extension through June 30, 2020.

FORDHAM — Promoted Rodney Crawford to men’s associate head basketball coach, Tim Cary to assistant head football coach, Greg Marmaros to assistant athletic director for football operations, Clare Berenato to director of women’s basketball administration and special assistant to the head coach and Lisa Ginder assistant swimming coach.

IOWA — Named Courtney Eldridge men’s basketball video coordinator.

MICHIGAN — Announced men’s freshman basketball G Charles Matthews has transferred from Kentucky.

POST (CONN.) — Named Michelle Giardina women’s bowling coach.

Football Ottawa Hamilton Toronto Montreal

GP 2 2 2 2

GP B.C. 2 Calgary 2 Edmonton 1 Winnipeg 2 Saskatchewan 1

CFL East Division W L T PF 2 0 0 73 1 1 0 45 1 1 0 50 1 1 0 35 West Division W L T PF 2 0 0 48 2 1 0 54 0 1 0 37 0 2 0 36 0 1 0 17

PA 50 48 59 42

Pt 4 2 2 2

PA 21 42 45 58 30

Pt 4 2 0 0 0

WEEK TWO Bye: Edmonton Friday’s results B.C. 28 Hamilton 3 Calgary 36 Winnipeg 22 Thursday’s results Ottawa 28 Montreal 13 Toronto 30 Saskatchewan 17 WEEK THREE Bye: Montreal Thursday, July 7 Winnipeg at Hamilton, 5 p.m.

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

Friday, July 8 Calgary at Ottawa, 5 p.m.

Saskatchewan at Edmonton, 8 p.m.

WEEK FOUR Bye: Calgary

Sports BRIEFS McKinlay tied for fifth in Mid-Amateur Golf Championship PONOKA — Tom McKinlay Jr. of Lacombe tied for fifth in the Alberta Mid-Amateur Golf Championship at the Ponoka Golf Course Thursday.

McKinlay shot a final round 75 for a 54-hole total of 222 and finished in a five-way tie, along with Frank Van Dornick of Camrose, who had a final round 74.

Jordan Irwin of Banff Springs captured the title with a 214 total, following a final round 71. He finished five strokes up on Gerry MacDonald of Inglewood.

Wednesday, July 13 Ottawa at Toronto, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 14 Edmonton at Winnipeg, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, July 15 Hamilton at Montreal, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 16 B.C. at Saskatchewan, 5 p.m.

FRIDAY’S SUMMARIES B.C. 28, Hamilton 3 First Quarter Ham — Single Maher 49 4:04 BC — Single Leone 36 7:44 BC — FG Leone 44 9:50 Ham — Single Maher 89 11:25 Second Quarter BC — Single Leone 34 4:33 BC — Safety Maher concedes 11:21 Third Quarter BC — FG Leone 31 3:17 BC — TD Murray-Lawrence 6 run (Leone convert) 6:40 BC — Single Leone 85 7:10 Ham — Single Maher 41 12:58 Fourth Quarter BC — TD Arceneaux 16 pass from Jennings (Leone convert) 7:18 BC — FG Leone 21 11:48 BC 4 3 11 10 — 28 Hamilton 2 0 1 0 — 3 Attendance — 24,123 at Hamilton.

Tim Boston of Wolf Creek and Garrett Scott of the Red Deer Golf and Country Club tied for 23rd at 227 with Craig Morrow of Ponoka tied for 31st at 230 and Ron Harder of Innisfail tied for 52nd at 237.

Anderson wins tour event EDMONTON — Scott Anderson of The Golf Academy of River Bend captured the second PGA of Alberta, Players Tour event at The Ranch Golf and Country Club Thursday.

Anderson shot a final round 76 in the wind and rain for a two-day, two-over par 144 total and a one stroke victory over Scott Borsa of Devon (69-76) and Dallas Cantera of Cardiff (73-72).

Anderson pocketed $2,250 for the victory.

Kolby Vold of Wolf Creek had a (73-76) 149 total and won $443.

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

American League East Division W L Pct 47 31 .603 42 36 .538 43 39 .524 39 39 .500 33 46 .418 Central Division W L Pct 49 30 .620 42 37 .532 42 38 .525 40 40 .500 25 54 .316 West Division W L Pct 52 29 .642 43 37 .538 40 39 .506 35 44 .443 32 47 .405

San Francisco at Arizona, 2:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at San Diego, 2:40 p.m.

Miami at Atlanta, 6:05 p.m.

Baltimore at Seattle, 2:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at San Diego, 2:40 p.m.

GB — 5 6 8 14½ GB — 7 7½ 9½ 24 GB — 8½ 11 16 19

Thursday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 2, Texas 1 Chicago White Sox 6, Minnesota 5 Cleveland 4, Toronto 1 Detroit 10, Tampa Bay 7 Kansas City 4, St. Louis 2 San Francisco 12, Oakland 6 Seattle 5, Baltimore 3 Friday’s Games Cleveland 2, Toronto 1, 19 innings Philadelphia 4, Kansas City 3 L.A. Angels at Boston, 7:10 p.m.

Detroit 10, Tampa Bay 2 Houston 5, Chicago White Sox 0 Texas 3, Minnesota 2, 10 innings Pittsburgh at Oakland, 8:05 p.m.

Baltimore at Seattle, 8:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at San Diego, 8:40 p.m.

Today’s Games Cleveland (Bauer 6-2) at Toronto (Estrada 5-3), 11:07 a.m.

Texas (Gonzalez 0-0) at Minnesota (Duffey 3-6), 12:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Sale 13-2) at Houston (Fister 8-4), 2:10 p.m.

Detroit (Verlander 7-6) at Tampa Bay (Snell 1-2), 2:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Duffy 3-1) at Philadelphia (Nola 5-7), 3:50 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Santiago 4-4) at Boston (Buchholz 3-8), 5:15 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Kuhl 1-0) at Oakland (Hill 8-3), 8:05 p.m.

Baltimore (Wilson 4-5) at Seattle (Paxton 1-3), 8:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Nova 5-5) at San Diego (Pomeranz 7-7), 8:10 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Cleveland at Toronto, 11:07 a.m.

Detroit at Tampa Bay, 11:10 a.m.

Kansas City at Philadelphia, 11:35 a.m.

L.A. Angels at Boston, 11:35 a.m.

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

Texas at Minnesota, 12:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Oakland, 2:05 p.m.

Washington New York Miami Philadelphia Atlanta Chicago St. Louis Pittsburgh Milwaukee Cincinnati San Francisco Los Angeles Colorado Arizona San Diego

National League East Division W L Pct 49 32 .605 41 37 .526 41 38 .519 36 45 .444 27 53 .338 Central Division W L Pct 51 27 .654 41 38 .519 38 41 .481 35 44 .443 29 52 .358 West Division W L Pct 50 31 .617 44 37 .543 37 41 .474 36 45 .444 33 46 .418

GB — 6½ 7 13 21½ GB — 10½ 13½ 16½ 23½ GB — 6 11½ 14 16

Thursday’s Games L.A. Dodgers 8, Milwaukee 1 Washington 13, Cincinnati 4 Atlanta 8, Miami 5 N.Y. Mets 4, Chicago Cubs 3 Kansas City 4, St. Louis 2 San Francisco 12, Oakland 6 Friday’s Games Washington 3, Cincinnati 2, 14 innings Philadelphia 4, Kansas City 3 Chicago Cubs at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

Miami 7, Atlanta 5, 12 innings St. Louis 7, Milwaukee 1 San Francisco at Arizona, 7:40 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Oakland, 8:05 p.m.

Colorado at L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at San Diego, 8:40 p.m.

Today’s Games Milwaukee (Nelson 5-6) at St. Louis (Wainwright 6-5), 12:15 p.m.

Miami (Fernandez 10-3) at Atlanta, 2:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Duffy 3-1) at Philadelphia (Nola 5-7), 3:50 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 12-2) at N.Y. Mets (Colon 6-4), 5:15 p.m.

Cincinnati (Straily 4-5) at Washington (Ross 7-4), 5:15 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Kuhl 1-0) at Oakland (Hill 8-3), 8:05 p.m.

Colorado (Bettis 6-5) at L.A. Dodgers (Kazmir 6-3), 8:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Nova 5-5) at San Diego (Pomeranz 7-7), 8:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Samardzija 8-5) at Arizona (Corbin 4-6), 8:10 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Chicago Cubs at N.Y. Mets, 11:10 a.m.

Cincinnati at Washington, 11:35 a.m.

Kansas City at Philadelphia, 11:35 a.m.

Milwaukee at St. Louis, 12:15 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Oakland, 2:05 p.m.

Colorado at L.A. Dodgers, 2:10 p.m.

FRIDAY’S LINESCORES AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland 001000000 000 0000001—215 0 Toronto 000 001 000 000 0000000—111 2 (19 innings) Tomlin, Otero (7), Gorzelanny (8), Manship (8), Shaw (10), McAllister (11), Hunter (12), Chamberlain (14), Bauer (15) and Gomes, Gimenez; Stroman, Cecil (7), Grilli (8), Osuna (9), Biagini (10), Chavez (11), Storen (14), Schultz (15), Goins (18), Barney (19) and Martin, Thole. W—Bauer 7-2. L—Barney 0-1. HRs—Cleveland, Santana (17).

Toronto, Smoak (8).

Detroit 000 120403—10 14 0 Tampa Bay 000 000 002— 2 4 2 Fulmer, Greene (8), Lowe (9) and McCann; Smyly, Farquhar (7), Eveland (8), Romero (9), Motter (9) and Conger. W—Fulmer 8-2. L—Smyly 2-9. HRs— Detroit, Martinez 2 (16). Tampa Bay, Miller (11).

Chicago 000 000000—0 5 1 Houston 000 10022x—5 6 0 Mi.Gonzalez, Beck (8) and Avila; Fiers, Giles (7), Gregerson (8), Devenski (9) and Castro. W—Fiers 6-3. L—Mi.Gonzalez 1-4. HRs—Houston, Gomez (4).

Texas 000 000 200 1—3 8 0 Minnesota 000 000 200 0—2 7 0 (10 innings) M.Perez, Bush (8), Dyson (10) and Wilson, Chirinos; E.Santana, Pressly (7), Rogers (8), Kintzler (9), Abad (10) and Suzuki. W—Bush 3-1. L—Abad 1-3. Sv—Dyson (17). HRs—Texas, Desmond (15).

Minnesota, Plouffe (7).

INTERLEAGUE Kansas City010 000020—3 8 2 Philadelphia101 01100x—4 12 0 Kennedy, Wang (6), Flynn (7) and S.Perez; Hellickson, E.Ramos (7), D.Hernandez (8), J.Gomez (9) and Rupp. W—Hellickson 6-6. L—Kennedy 6-7.

Sv—J.Gomez (22). HRs—Kansas City, Morales (12). Philadelphia, Herrera (9).

NATIONAL LEAGUE Cincinnati 010 001 000 00000—2 11 0 Washington100 001 000 00001—3 10 0 (14 innings) DeSclafani, R.Iglesias (7), Cingrani (10), Ohlendorf (12) and Barnhart, R.Cabrera; Roark, Solis (8), Kelley (10), O.Perez (11), Treinen (12), Petit (13) and Lobaton, W.Ramos. W—Petit 3-1. L—Ohlendorf 5-6.

Milwaukee 010 000000—1 4 2 St. Louis 100 50100x—7 11 2 Garza, Marinez (6) and Lucroy; J.Garcia, Bowman (9) and Molina, Pena. W—J.Garcia 6-6. L—Garza 1-1. HRs—Milwaukee, Carter (20).

Soccer MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA Philadelphia 7 5 5 26 29 25 N.Y.C FC 6 5 6 24 27 31 New York 7 8 2 23 28 23 Montreal 5 4 6 21 24 22 D.C. United 5 6 5 20 16 16 Orlando City 4 3 8 20 28 25 Toronto FC 5 6 4 19 17 18 New England 4 5 7 19 21 28 Columbus 3 5 7 16 19 22 Chicago 3 7 5 14 15 20 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA Colorado 9 2 5 32 19 11 FC Dallas 9 5 4 31 26 24 Real Salt Lake 8 5 3 27 27 26 Vancouver 7 7 3 24 27 29 Portland 6 6 5 23 28 29 Los Angeles 5 3 8 23 28 18 S.K.C. 6 8 4 22 18 20 San Jose 5 5 7 22 19 20 Seattle 5 9 1 16 13 19 Houston 3 8 5 14 22 25 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.

Friday, July 1 Chicago 1, San Jose 0 D.C. United at Real Salt Lake, 8:30 p.m.

Today’s Games New England at Montreal, 3:30 p.m.

Seattle at Toronto FC, 5:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Houston, 7 p.m.

Sunday’s Games New York at New York City FC, 10 a.m.

Columbus at Sporting Kansas City, 5 p.m.

Monday, July 4 Orlando City at FC Dallas, 7 p.m.

Portland at Colorado, 7 p.m.

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

Wednesday, July 6 New York City FC at New England, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, July 8 Houston at Orlando City, 6 p.m.

FC Dallas at San Jose, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 9 Los Angeles at Seattle, 1 p.m.

D.C. United at Philadelphia, 5 p.m.

Chicago at Toronto FC, 5:30 p.m.

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

Colorado at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Montreal at Real Salt Lake, 8 p.m.

Sunday, July 10 Portland at New York, 4 p.m.

UEFA Euro 2016 At Sites in France PLAYOFFS QUARTER-FINALS Thursday’s result At Marseille, France Portugal 1 Poland 1 (Portugal won 5-3 on penalty kicks) Friday’s match At Lille, France Wales 3 Belgium 1 Saturday’s match At Bordeaux, France Germany vs. Italy, 1 p.m.

Sunday’s match At Saint-Denis, France France vs. Iceland, 1 p.m.

SEMIFINALS Wednesday, July 6 At Lyon, France Portugal vs. Wales 1 p.m.

Thursday, July 7 At Marseille, France Germany-Italy Winner vs. France-Iceland Winner,

1 p.m.

CHAMPIONSHIP Sunday, July 10 At Saint-Denis, France Semifinal Winners, 1 p.m.

AMWAY CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP Voyageurs Cup Toronto vs. Vancouver (two-game, total-goals series) Tuesday, June 21 First Leg Toronto 1 Vancouver 0 Wednesday’s result Second Leg Vancouver 2 Toronto 1 (aggregate tied 2-2 Toronto wins title on 1-0 away goal) Voyageurs Cup Winners Awarded to the winner of the Amway Canadian championship tournament as top professional club in Canada. Winner earns a berth in the CONCACAF Champions League.

2016 — Toronto FC 2015 — Vancouver Whitecaps 2014 — Montreal Impact 2013 — Montreal Impact 2012 — Toronto FC 2011 — Toronto FC 2010 — Toronto FC 2009 — Toronto FC 2008 — Montreal Impact 2007 — Montreal Impact 2006 — Montreal Impact 2005 — Montreal Impact 2004 — Montreal Impact 2003 — Montreal Impact

Golf BRIDGESTONE INVITATIONAL At Firestone Country Club (South Course) Akron, Ohio Purse: $9.5 million Yardage: 7,400; Par 70 Second Round Jason Day 67-69—136 David Lingmerth 70-67—137 William McGirt 64-74—138 Emiliano Grillo 67-71—138 Scott Piercy 69-69—138 Justin Thomas 70-69—139 Kevin Kisner 69-70—139 Jordan Spieth 68-71—139 Adam Scott 71-68—139 Brian Stuard 71-69—140 Kevin Na 71-69—140 Young-han Song 70-70—140 Jimmy Walker 67-73—140 K.T. Kim 74-67—141 Rickie Fowler 68-73—141 Charl Schwartzel 72-69—141 Bubba Watson 72-69—141 Branden Grace 69-72—141 Kevin Chappell 71-70—141 Charley Hoffman 68-73—141 Matt Kuchar 69-72—141 Paul Casey 70-72—142 Brandt Snedeker 70-72—142 Dustin Johnson 69-73—142 Anirban Lahiri 68-74—142 Harris English 69-73—142 George Coetzee 71-72—143 Smylie Kaufman 75-68—143 Phil Mickelson 73-70—143 Chris Kirk 75-69—144 Vaughn Taylor 69-75—144 Billy Hurley III 69-75—144 Matt Jones 74-70—144 Justin Rose 69-76—145 Kiradech Aphibarnrat70-76—146 Marcus Fraser 73-73—146 Jim Furyk 74-72—146 Bill Haas 74-72—146 Jim Herman 73-73—146 J.B. Holmes 73-73—146 Zach Johnson 72-74—146

Raonic has third-round match postponed LONDON — The thirdround match between Canadian Milos Raonic and American Jack Sock at Wimbledon was postponed Friday due to rain.

The two are scheduled to play Saturday.

Raonic, from Thornhill, Ont., is seeded sixth at the Grand Slam tournament. Sock is 27th.

Raonic topped Italy’s Andreas Seppi on Thursday to advance to the third round.

That match had also been postponed a day because of weather.

Four other third-round men’s matches were suspended mid-play on Friday, including World No. 1 Novak Djokovic’s match against Sam Querrey. Querry, the 28th seed, was leading Djokovic 7-6 (6), 6-1 when play was postponed.

Because of all the wet weather this week, the All England Club said matches

Fabian Gomez Jason Dufner Byeong Hun An James Hahn Louis Oosthuizen Marc Leishman Shane Lowry Andrew Johnston Soren Kjeldsen Patrick Reed Danny Lee Hideki Matsuyama Russell Knox Nathan Holman Michio Matsumura Steven Bowditch Yosuke Tsukada

74-73—147 71-76—147 76-71—147 75-72—147 71-76—147 76-72—148 76-72—148 70-78—148 72-76—148 74-75—149 78-71—149 70-79—149 74-75—149 77-73—150 79-74—153 82-72—154 78-78—156

PORTLAND CLASSIC At Columbia Edgewater CC Portland, Ore. Purse: $1.3 million Yardage: 6,476; Par: 72 Second Round a-denotes amateur Suzann Pettersen 69-64—133 Brooke M. Henderson65-68—133 Mariajo Uribe 67-67—134 Austin Ernst 72-66—138 Pernilla Lindberg 70-68—138 Angela Stanford 67-71—138 Lee Lopez 71-68—139 Prima Thammaraks 70-69—139 Carlota Ciganda 68-71—139 Kelly W Shon 74-66—140 Casey Grice 73-67—140 Brianna Do 72-68—140 Karine Icher 71-69—140 Mo Martin 71-69—140 Cheyenne Woods 71-69—140 Daniela Iacobelli 68-72—140 Jaye Marie Green 68-72—140 Christina Kim 75-66—141 Sakura Yokomine 71-70—141 Vicky Hurst 70-71—141 Christel Boeljon 70-71—141 Wei-Ling Hsu 70-71—141

will be played on the middle Sunday for only the fourth time in Wimbledon’s 139-year history. The tournament is facing a backlog of matches, including some secondrounders that have not been completed.

Eugenie Bouchard of Westmount, Que., is scheduled to play Dominika Cibulkova in third-round women’s play on Saturday.

Wales stuns Belgium 3-1 at European Championship LILLE, France — On the greatest night in its soccer history, Wales swept past the world’s No. 2-ranked team at the European Championship on Friday.

Wales stormed back from a rough start to beat Belgium 3-1 in a pulsating quarterfinal won by classy goals from two unheralded forwards.

As usual, Gareth Bale was excellent and, of course, all

Chella Choi 70-71—141 Lee-Anne Pace 69-72—141 Briana Mao 69-72—141 Celine Herbin 74-68—142 Giulia Sergas 73-69—142 Brittany Altomare 72-70—142 Katie Burnett 72-70—142 Kris Tamulis 72-70—142 Stacy Lewis 72-70—142 Giulia Molinaro 72-70—142 Candie Kung 71-71—142 Dani Holmqvist 71-71—142 P.K. Kongkraphan 70-72—142 Gaby Lopez 70-72—142 Ayako Uehara 68-74—142 Demi Runas 67-75—142 Mariah Stackhouse 75-68—143 Amelia Lewis 74-69—143 Morgan Pressel 72-71—143 Amy Anderson 72-71—143 Karrie Webb 72-71—143 Alejandra Llaneza 72-71—143 Holly Clyburn 71-72—143 Julieta Granada 71-72—143 Annie Park 71-72—143 Anna Nordqvist 70-73—143 Sarah Jane Smith 69-74—143 Jiayi Zhou 69-74—143 Alison Lee 76-68—144 Mika Miyazato 74-70—144 Catriona Matthew 73-71—144 Min Lee 73-71—144 Jane Rah 73-71—144 Lisa Ferrero 72-72—144 Benyapa Niphatsophon72-72—144 Lindy Duncan 72-72—144 Becky Morgan 72-72—144 Kim Kaufman 71-73—144 Megan Khang 70-74—144 a-Naomi Eun Young Ko76-69—145 Ai Miyazato 76-69—145 Marissa L Steen 75-70—145 In-Kyung Kim 74-71—145 Ji Young Oh 74-71—145 Jacqui Concolino 73-72—145 Mina Harigae 73-72—145 Alena Sharp 72-73—145

the talk will be of him and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo before the two teams meet in a semifinal next week.

Lions defence gets to Masoli and Tiger-Cats, beat Hamilton 28-3 HAMILTON — It was Jonathon Jennings’ first game ever playing in front of a hostile Hamilton crowd, let alone a sold-out stadium.

But the sophomore quarterback for the B.C. Lions calmly recovered from a frustrating and unproductive first half against the Tiger-Cats to lead his team to a 28-3 Canada Day victory in front of 24,123 angry fans at Tim Hortons Field.

“You always love to play in a packed environment.

To have those fans rooting against you, it’s kind of motivating,” said the 23-year-old, who was starting his ninth straight game for the Lions since taking over last September. “It was fun.”

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Oil market seen coming into balance G20 ENERGY MINISTERS MEET IN CHINA, PROMPTING OPTIMISM OF PRICE RISE AS GLOBAL GLUT IS USED UP

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BEIJING — The U.S. energy secretary said Friday he sees the global oil market coming into balance over the next year as rising demand catches up with a two-yearold supply glut that depressed prices.

Ernest Moniz said supplies should be adequate after the market comes into balance. He said Saudi Arabia has made clear it will maintain spare production ca-

pacity if it is needed by the market.

Moniz spoke after meeting with his Saudi counterpart, Khalid al-Falih, while both were in Beijing for a gathering of energy ministers from the Group of 20 major developed and emerging economies.

The Saudi minister told the Houston Chronicle on June 22 the oversupply of oil was ending and he expected markets to come into balance this year.

“That’s reasonable, although it could also go into next year,” said Moniz. “Let’s say, within the next year, most of the people would expect a balance in the market.”

Crude prices tumbled from 2014 highs of more than $100 a barrel to a 13-year low of less than $30 in mid-February before rising to just under $50.

“We still are in a situation of more pro-

duction than demand,” said Moniz. “The gap is narrowing as global demand goes up slowly and production is not going up.”

Moniz said higher prices could lead to more supply as operators develop additional U.S. wells.

“As prices go up — $50, $60, $70 — you probably will see more of those wells being completed,” he said. “The market seems to be pretty well supplied, and there is no reason to think there will be a big change over the next couple of years.”

Moniz said the Saudi minister has made clear his government wants to rely on market forces to set prices instead of quotes.

“He has made it very clear that Saudi Arabia intends to maintain spare capacity should that be needed in the market,” he said.

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We are still in a situation of more production than demand. The gap is narrowing as global demand goes up slowly and production is not going up.”

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Tidal power project hits delay

BY ADINA BRESGE THE CANADIAN PRESS HALIFAX — The plan to install two giant tidal turbines in the Bay of Fundy has been delayed again for final preparations and additional consultation with concerned stakeholders, despite getting the go-ahead from Nova Scotia’s environment minister.

In a statement, Sarah Dawson of Cape Sharp Tidal said one of the 1,000-tonne turbines will be hauled by barge to Halifax for ballasting work in the coming days, but there is no timeline for deployment at this time.

“When we are in a better position to confirm the schedule, we will provide an update,” Dawson said in an email.

The turbine’s steel subsea base will be ballasted with concrete then tested and inspected for use, she said.

Moving the operation to Halifax will make more room at the Pictou shipyard to finish assembling the second turbine.

Dawson said Cape Sharp will continue to engage with local fishers who have voiced strong opposition to the project over concerns that the instream tidal turbines can’t be made safe for the ecosystem.

“We’ve spoken to many fishers over the past weeks and months — and in fact years,” she said.

“Like everyone who has an interest in the Bay of Fundy, we believe that a number of industries and interests can co-exist responsibly.”

Dawson says the delay is unrelated to Environment Minister Margaret Miller’s decision to green-light the project on June 20, weeks after halting the project to gather more information about its environmental impact.

“The reason for the pause was to ensure we took additional time to engage those who felt their views had not yet been heard,” she said.

Cape Sharp’s five-storey-high turbines, destined for the Minas Passage, are expected to generate enough electricity to power 1,000 homes.

The company, a partnership of OpenHydro and Emera, is one of several that plan to test different turbine technology in the Bay of Fundy.

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A turbine for the Cape Sharp Tidal project is seen at the Pictou Shipyard in Pictou, N.S. Two turbines will be launched in the Bay of Fundy with the potential to provide energy to more than 1,000 customers in Nova Scotia by harnessing the power of the tides.

Want to improve diversity in business?

(Hint: Don’t force people to go to diversity training)

BY JENA MCGREGOR SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE Companies have tried everything to boost the stubbornly anemic numbers of women and minorities in management roles or in certain industries, such as tech or finance.

They’re making candidates’ resumes blind to race and gender. Setting up partnerships with historically black colleges. Releasing demographic data in an exercise of public accountability — and humility.

But perhaps the most common and seemingly elementary tactic — compulsory diversity training aimed at helping people’s biases or preventing discriminatory behavior — appears to actually do more harm than good.

In the cover story of the latest issue of the Harvard Business Review, sociologists from Harvard University and Tel Aviv University explore the counterintuitive idea that some of the most common tools for improving diversity — one of which is mandatory training — are not just ineffective. They could be detrimental to improving the number of women and minorities in the managerial ranks.

Making people attend diversity training may seem to make sense, said one of the study’s co-authors, Alex-

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andra Kalev, in an interview: “But it doesn’t work. For decades, diversity management programs flourished with no evidence whatsoever about their effects and their success.”

The article is based on a series of research papers by Kalev and Harvard’s Frank Dobbin that studied nearly 830 U.S. companies. It describes how, five years after implementing compulsory diversity training for managers, companies actually saw declines in the numbers of some demographic groups — African American women and Asian American men and women — and no improvement among white women and other minorities.

“If someone is supposed to sit there, psychologically they will be grumpy,” she said. “They will not want to engage. This is what we do as human beings — we resist control.”

The pair also say that when diversity training is just focused on a certain group — like managers or one where there’s been a bias problem — it can also have worse results. “When diversity training focuses only on managers it has this legalistic undertone,” Kalev said. “You are the decision makers, therefore you have to go through driving school.”

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prevent bias in the hiring process or grievance systems where employees can log complaints, also led to declines in the number of women and minorities in the companies’ workforces.

“We understand why they need to be there,” Kalev said of such tools.

“But we think companies need to be way more reflective about what these [practices] do for their workforce.”

The researchers used a statistical analysis to examine the effect that a range of diversity efforts had on each company’s makeup over time, examining both detailed surveys and data on the demographics of their workforce.

By isolating factors like broader industry diversity figures, organizational culture, or the presence of a union or an affirmative action plan, they believe their research shows that some diversity tools actually hurt or help the number of women and minorities in the ranks, rather than merely being linked with each other.

Kalev said their research has shown that training programs that focus on multiculturalism and the business case for diversity — rather than the legalistic reasons behind why it’s being offered — have a less negative impact.

Still, she says, “even the most fascinating diversity training will be way more efficient if the crowd is sitting there voluntarily.”

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Voluntary programs that let people choose whether to attend might seem futile — most people don’t think they’re biased, so might not attend — but engagement, rather than coercion, led to growth among several minority groups in Kalev’s research.

Diversity managers told she and Dobbin that 80 per cent of people typically do attend, even when programs are voluntary. And strong representation from leaders can be one way to help encourage people to show up.

“If people in the higher ranks go, other managers might think ‘I want to show my face there too,’ ” said Kalev.

“It’s like with kids: There’s a way to make them choose what you want them to choose without forcing them. The 20 to 30 per cent who don’t come — you don’t want them there. They will be grumpy and they will be toxic.”

In addition to voluntary programs, Kalev’s research found that college recruitment aimed at women and minorities, as well as the addition of mentorship programs, diversity task forces and diversity managers, all led to improved diversity among managers.

Creating a diversity task force within a company, for instance, led to a 30 per cent increase in Asian men and a 23 percent increase in black women over five years.

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Top U.S. income-earners widen wealth gap GAINS ARE DOUBLE THE WAGE RECOVERY OF 99 PER CENT OF PEOPLE SINCE GREAT RECESSION

BY JOSH BOAK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Financial inequality became even wider in the United States last year, with average income for the top 1 per cent of households surging 7.7 per cent to $1.36 million.

Income for the richest sliver of the American population rose twice as fast as it did for the remaining 99 per cent of households, according to an updated analysis of tax data by Emmanuel Saez, an economics professor at the University of California, Berkeley.

Still, the incomes of households outside the top 1 per cent appear finally to be recovering from the Great Recession, which officially ended seven years ago.

After accounting for inflation, their average income rose 3.9 per cent last year to $48,768 — the strongest annual gain since 1998. Contrast that with the period from 2008 to 2011, when the economy remained in a rut and inflation-adjusted income for the bottom 99 per cent of households was falling.

“It is indeed the best growth year for the bottom 90 per cent and bottom 99 per cent since the late 1990s,” Saez said. “At the same time, top incomes

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The IRS data reviewed by Saez shows that income growth last year was greatest among the super-wealthy — the top 0.1 per cent of households.

Their incomes climbed nearly 9 per cent to an average of $6.75 million.

The tax data helps capture income inequality more fully than government surveys, which often fail to include the tiny fraction of ultra-rich Americans who play professional sports, star in Hollywood blockbusters, manage global corporations or trade successfully in the financial markets.

grow even faster, leading to a further widening of inequality, which continues an alarming trend.”

Income inequality has been a rallying cry of the 2016 election, with more Americans turning fearful and angry about a shrinking middle class.

Donald Trump has pledged to restore prosperity by ripping up trade deals and using tariffs to return manufacturing jobs from overseas. Hillary Clinton has backed a debt-free college option and higher minimum wages to help the middle class.

Much of the debate has been fueled by research conducted over the years

by Saez and his collaborator Thomas

Apple patent could shut down your phone camera in movie theatres

BY KAREN TURNER SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE Movie theatres could one day have an easier way to crack down on illegal filming during a new movie.

Apple was recently granted a patent that would remotely disable the cameras on any phone. The technology would emit infrared rays with encoded data that includes commands to temporarily shut down the cameras, preventing both photo and video functionality. The language of the patent filing suggests that the patent could be used to shut down piracy at concerts, movie theaters or other sensitive locations, as reported by Patently Apple.

The infrared emitter’s ability to carry commands that can reach nearby devices has other potential uses. The patent filing mentions another possible use

called a no-fly zone to keep media from capturing aerial shots, or when authorities in the Bay Area or Egypt shut down cell service during protests. There’s no good reason to trust the government to control criticism of its own behavior,” he said.

Apple has not yet responded to request for comment.

Apple applied for rights to the infrared system in 2011 and was finally granted the patent five years later. In that time period, Apple started using a similar data transmission technology called iBeacons, which powers Bluetooth functionality, allowing users to control a sound system via their phone.

It’s possible that Apple might not even have any intention to use the patent. Like thousands of other patents Apple applies for each year, this one could just wind up unused.

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of the technology in a museum setting. An infrared emitter could sit near a museum exhibit and emit waves that reach an observer’s phone, populating their device with more information about the item or painting.

The potential uses for this kind of technology that remotely can emit commands to a personal phone immediately triggers concerns for some privacy experts, who fear that it could be used for other purposes.

“The underlying motivation behind this kind of development is definitely alarming,” said Parker Higgins, a spokesperson for digital advocacy group Electronic Frontier Foundation. He said that governments at the local, state, and national levels have all advocated to be able to remotely control phones before.

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A new era for Puerto Rico following debt default SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico entered a new financial era Friday following a historic default as it prepares for the implementation of a federal oversight board that will have control over the island’s dire finances and provide room to ease a crushing debt burden.

The government paid roughly half of $2 billion in due debt, but said it did not have the money to pay $779 million worth of general obligation bonds that are given top priority by the island’s constitution. Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla signed an executive order Thursday declaring a moratorium on a portion of that debt.

“Even if I had shut down the government, we wouldn’t have had enough money to make the payment,” Garcia said at a news conference Friday.

A bill to help the island restructure

its debt, signed Thursday by President Barack Obama, means that “Puerto Rico will now govern itself like an adult country, responsibly, spending only what it can afford,” the governor said.

“Today, the island starts belonging to us again, and not to Wall Street.”

Puerto Rico has only $200 million in cash in the operating account from which it was supposed to pay the general obligation bond debt, according to the Government Development Bank, which oversees the island’s debt transactions and is operating under a state of emergency that permits withdrawals only for essential public services.

The bank on Friday warned the government will implement what it called “extraordinary liquidity measures” in the next six months, including delaying payments to vendors and special contributions to the struggling retirement systems, so that it can continue providing essential services. Despite those measures, revenues in the operating account are expected to drop

MARKETS CLOSE Only a week ago global markets were reeling from their worst day on record, with $2 trillion wiped from the books in the hours after Britain voted to sever ties with the European Union.

But at least in the financial world, the so-called Brexit turned out to be a fleeting panic, not the start of a prolonged swoon. Markets rebounded this week across Europe, Asia and in the United States. The Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index finished the week with four straight days of gains. And in London, despite unsettling political upheaval, the FTSE 100 saw its strongest week in more than four years.

The quick return to calm reflected a realization among investors and traders that any impact of Britain’s rupture would develop gradually, and perhaps be largely contained within Europe. For now, the global economy looks much as it did before the vote: growing slowly, with borrowing costs at historic lows.

Though economists say the Brexit could prove more catastrophic if it triggers other departures from Europe’s 28-nation union, the departure by itself is merely one more on a long list of global worries — one that includes terrorism, wage stagnation and a slowdown in China.

“Nobody even thought, going in to that vote, that Brexit was a possibility,” said Tom Porcelli, chief U.S. economist at RBC Capital Markets. “The market was too complacent. So you had this wild reaction to the downside. And now you’re starting to take it back. Here we are now — there’s relative calm in the streets of the United Kingdom, services are not breaking down. The worst fears have not materialized.

But make no mistake, it’s a long road.”

On Friday, the Dow climbed 17 points, to nudge up by 0.1 per cent. The S&P 500 edged up by 0.2 per cent. Both indexes — after rising about 3.5 per cent for the week — now stand virtually where they were before the June 23 vote.

In an appearance Friday morning on Bloomberg TV, James Bullard, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, said that the “verdict so far is that Brexit will not have a big impact on the U.S., possibly zero. There is the issue about whether there would be further contagion to Europe, but I don’t see that so far either.”

Though equities have recovered, that tells only part of the story, economists say, who note that there are fresh signs of pessimism about the world’s path. The Brexit has pushed fund managers more heavily into the bond market — meaning they are eager to put their money into the most conservative investments. That demand has further pushed down yields on bonds across the world, and on Friday the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note briefly hit a record low.

Yields have also fallen amid signs that central bankers are again willing to loosen monetary policy to stimulate their economies. Bank of England governor Mark Carney said in a speech Thursday that his nation could cut already record-low interest rates this summer, because the “economic outlook has deteriorated.”

“The near-term challenges facing the U.K. economy can’t be wished away,” Carney said. “But they can be addressed.”

Bond yields have also fallen over the past week in Japan, France, Germany and the Netherlands. In Switzerland, following the Brexit vote, the yield on a 30-year bond plunged into negative territory for the second time in less than two weeks. Swiss assets are seen as safe bets during times of turbulence, and investors are now willing to pay a de facto surcharge to lend the government money over 30 years.

The activity in the bond market suggests “a weaker global economic outlook,” Scott Anderson, chief economist at Bank of the West, said in an email. “The market seems to be pricing in a high probability of global recession at the moment.”

Most forecasters say the British economy will contract over the next year as companies hold off on investments and banks consider relocation from London to other European financial hubs. But the impact on other economies in Europe will be determined by the terms of Britain’s exit, which will be negotiated over several years. The two leading candidates to become Britain’s next prime minister, Theresa May and Michael Gove, have both said they don’t intend to trigger those negotiations this year.

There is also uncertainty about whether other European countries will follow Britain in pulling away from EU amid concerns about immigration and the ascendance of nationalist politicians. Despite years of stagnation, the EU has largely been a steady economic force over decades; its nations, as a group, represent the largest economy in the world.

For the United States, the Brexit reduced the odds that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates later this year — something it had initially pledged to do several times across 2016. One obstacle for the economy could be the appreciation of the dollar, which hurts U.S. exporters. Since last week, the dollar has strengthened more than two percent against the euro.

On Friday, S&P Global Ratings cut its projections for U.S. economic growth, saying that gross domestic product would expand by 2.0 per cent this year, compared with 2.3 per cent in March. S&P also raised the odds of recession to 20 to 25 per cent, compared with 15 to 20 per cent in March.

below some $95 million later this year, an amount that the bank referred to as “dangerously low.”

Grace Santana, the governor’s chief of staff, noted that the federal rescue package does not immediately change the island’s dire financial situation.

“The government’s liquidity is still fragile,” she said.

While the market had anticipated Friday’s default, it affects the credibility of a territory grappling with $70 billion in public debt, economist Jose Villamil warned.

“This has enormous consequences,” he said. “The default is very significant, and it likely means that Puerto Rico will not be able to re-enter the market for many, many years.”

The federal rescue package will

temporarily protect the U.S. territory from lawsuits by creditors seeking to recover millions of dollars invested in Puerto Rico bonds, which had been attractive because of their triple tax-exempt status. Many of those investors were particularly lured by Puerto Rico’s general obligation bonds because of their constitutional guarantee of repayment.

Garcia is expected to soon sign a $9 billion balanced budget based in part on revenue projections that for the first time in the island’s history were validated by an independent agency.

Previous projections had long fallen short of reality.

“We’re doing what’s right for Puerto Rico,” he said. “These measures are necessary for the island’s recovery.”

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Inventors of horrorcore rap

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF The FBI suggests they are gangsters, while others call them Christians.

According to rapper Shaggy 2 Dope, his Insane Clown Posse is really just misunderstood.

The rapper (also known as Joseph Utsler) said he and his posse partner, Violent J (Joseph Bruce), are constantly thinking up darkly imaginative ways to distinguish themselves from other hip-hop artists, while also showing their listeners a good time.

For more than 25 years, the two white guys in clown makeup have been inventing, and then defining, the horrorcore rap genre through elaborately packaged CDs and gimmicky stage shows. The Detroit duo often chucks bottles of local soft drink Faygo out into the crowd while acting out shocking, over-the-top narratives (sometimes involving monsters and dancing girls) on spooky sets.

The posse is now on a first full Canadian tour in more than a decade.

While Shaggy remains mum about what violent, tongue-in-cheek morality tales are planned for the Red Deer show — on Monday, July 11, at Wild Bill’s Sports Bar — he promised the concert will be “from top to bottom, bigger and better” than ever.

“It’ll be full-on — know what I’m sayin’? We’ll be on the verge of passing out, there’ll be so much energy…

We’ve elevated our craft to a science…”

Since forming as a trio in 1989 (Shaggy’s now late brother John Utsler left in 1992), Insane Clown Posse has been emulated by many other hip-hop groups including Twiztid, Ax Murder Boyz, Ill Bill, Boondox, etc.

Lesser artists might consider it copying, but Shaggy finds it flattering.

“We’re very humble guys,” he said.

“To have something like that happen to us… how can we ever express how grateful we are?” He feels ICP’s legacy should be “coming from nothing and changing the whole f—-ing thing.”

Right now, the duo is probably best known for being hassled by the FBI. In 2011, the agency publicly called ICP fans (known as ‘Juggalos’) gang members. The duo filed a lawsuit over this label, and it still gets Shaggy’s blood boiling: “It’s the most ridiculous thing in the history of music… To call a nine-year-old rural kid in Montana a

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Insane Clown Posse perform on Monday, July 11 at Wild Bill’s Sports Bar. ‘gangster’ just because he wears an IC T-shirt is the most f—-ing, asinine sh— I’ve ever heard!”

The Christian label, first mentioned in The Guardian newspaper, seems equally bizarre (a writer decided ICP’s songs about evil people getting punished sends an evangelical message.)

Allowing for leeway in song interpretations, Shaggy considers it “not as crazy as the gang thing.”

The rapper, who grew up poor as his stepfather kept getting laid-off from various jobs in the ‘80s, said he’s not a church-goer, but recognizes there are rights and wrongs in the world and evil-doers usually get their just desserts.

ICP’s stage antics are good theatre, he added — not unlike shows by fellow Detroit-native Alice Cooper, which also involve a bad man getting his comeuppance.

The duo’s 13th and 14th studio albums are called The Marvelous Missing Link: Lost and The Marvelous Missing Link: Found.

The first is made up mostly of negative songs (Vomit, Explosions), while the second contains mostly positive ones (The World is Yours, Pineapple Pizza).

While Shaggy and Violent J have previously written tunes that touch on social issues, such as child abuse and racism, Shaggy is completely uninspired by politics, saying “I’ve never

voted in my life, so why start now?”

The artist, now a dad in his 40s, would rather encourage kids to stick with their passions. He noted he wasn’t the best rapper when he began the “upward climb… Everybody was rapping, but we were the only two that stuck with it…

“If you quit, if you don’t keep going,” you don’t get anywhere, Shaggy added. “You’d got to keep elevating yourself, you’ve got to evolve with the times…”

Tickets to the 9 p.m. show are $30, if there are any left at the door. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

LOCAL RECOGNIZED AT HOLLYWOOD FRINGE

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deer’s Gina Omilon wrote a play about fate, free will and terrorism that was nominated for an award at the Hollywood Fringe Festival.

The 22-year-old actor and playwright first contemplated the themes of her avant-garde play Revelation while still attending Notre Dame High School. Her script about a parallel universe in which people have free thought, but not free choice, was written a few years later, while she was a student at the AMDA College and University of the Performing Arts in Los Angeles.

Revelation explores religion, fate and the purpose of life through monologues about real-life terror incidents, such as the Boston Marathon bombing and 9/11. Omilon said she was thinking about all the xenophobia that has resulted from terrorism by Muslim extremists.

“People are making choices to do

those things, when they have the power to stop it,” she said — not only the terrorists, but everybody who’s used these horrific killings to fan their own flames of hatred.

“We, the people who are intimidated, also have power to stop” our racism towards other cultures, Omilon added, so the hate-fuelled cycle is finally ended.

Last month, GINA OMILON the Fine Arts graduate of AMDA, took her original play to the Hollywood Fringe Festival, where it was staged along with 287 other dramas and comedies.

“Incredible,” “insightful,” and “powerful” were some comments posted by people impressed with her

“PEOPLE ARE MAKING CHOICES TO DO THOSE THINGS, WHEN THEY HAVE THE POWER TO STOP IT.” — Gina Omilon

ensemble drama. A festival reviewer praised the production for giving “a sense of why bad things happen to good people.”

The 50-minute play with a cast of 15 was also nominated for the festival’s Unleashed Award, which acknowledges productions that “create truly remarkable theatre with a fresh, thought-provoking approach to original or established works.”

Although it didn’t win, Omilon is thrilled with the response, and calls being in the festival “an awesome experience.”

The Central Albertan, who plans to stay in the U.S. on a work visa, previously appeared in a few episodes of CBC’s Heartland and starred in an

independent film. Omilon, who was Miss Teen Red Deer in 2012 and Miss Alberta American, has also done some modelling work and performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland while she was a student at Notre Dame.

She said she still uses the same warm-up exercises she learned while on the high school trip to prepare for taking the stage.

While she’s interested in getting more film work while in Hollywood, Omilon is also planning to expand on the themes of Revelation and take a new version of the play to Chicago and New York. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

Diverse offerings for First Friday openings

BY ADVOCATE STAFF The wind, wilderness and travel are portrayed in artworks that can be seen during the First Friday in July gallery receptions in Red Deer.

Hanna artist Greg Pyra uses trucks as a metaphor for a spiritual journey in his Highways of Alberta display at the Kiwanis Gallery in the Red Deer Public Library. The exhibit of oil paintings, presented by the Red Deer Arts Council, runs to Aug. 21. The First Friday reception on July 8 goes from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Pinter depicts various air movements in his exhibit Wind, at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. His acrylic paintings will be shown until July 20.

The Friday 5:30 -8 p.m. reception will include an artist talk and demonstration.

Autobiographical drawings by Red Deer artist Paul Boultbee can be viewed in TimeLines, in the Corridor Gallery, downstairs at the Red Deer Recreation Centre. The show is on until July 31. A First Friday reception will be held from 5-7 p.m.

Seven local artists have mixed-media works displayed in Paint the Town Red at the Harris-Warke Gallery. The

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Ellis Bird Farm will be open between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and holiday Mondays.

Admission is by donation. See ellisbirdfarm.ca or email info@ ellisbirdfarm.ca.

exhibit, upstairs at Sunworks, goes to July 30. A Friday reception with the artists — Sue Barker, Lynn Carter, Carol Lynn Gilchrist, Jeri Lynn Ing, Rita Rake, Sharon Van Essen and Sheila Wright — will be held from 6-8 p.m.

Wilderness Revival, oil paintings by Glen McAllister, can be seen at Arbor Valley Cabinets, 4806-50th Ave. to July 31. A First Friday reception will be from 4-8 p.m.

Other art (without First Friday receptions this month) can be seen around Red Deer, including: ● Edge of Reflection mixed-media nature works by Susan Woolgar at the Coconut Room , upstairs at Sunworks.

PONOKA STAMPEDE WRAPS UP The Ponoka Stampede wraps up Sunday for 2016 with the Pro Rodeo Finals setset for 1 p.m. and the Ponoka Stampede Showdown ready to roll at 6:30 p.m. There will also be Cowboy Church from 8-10 a.m. and Alberta’s Cattlemen Pancake breakfast from 8-11 a.m.

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● Stone, Mountain and Lion, ceramic fairy tale art by Dawn Candy at the white gallery in Sunworks. ● A self-portrait exhibit by members of the Viewpoint Collective is showing through September at the Viewpoint Gallery in the City of Red Deer’s Culture Services Centre, 382739th St. (open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, but closed over the noon hour). ● Piece of Our Soul, mixed-media works by Brent Korchinski and Amy Miller, to July 31 at The Hub on Ross Street. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

PRAISE IN THE PARK AT BOWER PONDS Praise in the Park is a one-day event held at Bower Ponds. The event is free and everyone is welcome.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on, some snacks, and enjoy the afternoon of praise from 3-8 p.m. with Dave Grobe and CrossRoads Kids, Job Bauer, Embraced, Fraser Campbell and Dan Bremnes. Email praiseintheparkreddeer@gmail.com for more information.

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A Thomson’s gazelle leaps away from a cheetah’s trip in Kenya. The Hunt, a seven-part documentary series from the creators of the landmark Planet Earth, presents the case for reconsidering predators as the bad guys of the natural world. Through its storytelling approach, The Hunt attempts to put each predator’s quest in context. “When you see a cheetah hunting and you realize she has four 8-month-old cubs and they will starve if she doesn’t kill, then you’re with the predator more,” said executive producer Alastair Fothergill.

The Hunt casts animal predators in new light

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Watching a polar bear stalking a doe-eyed seal for a meal tends to put our warm feelings for the bear on ice.

But The Hunt, a seven-part documentary series from the creators of the landmark Planet Earth, presents the case for reconsidering predators as the bad guys of the natural world.

That perspective — along with a focus on the gripping drama of the hunt and not the grimness of the kill — makes the series distinctive. It debuts 9 p.m. EDT Sunday on BBC America.

“If you look at the history of predator shows, they tend to be bite-y, bloody things,” said executive producer Alastair Fothergill. “The predators are usually villains, and that’s not only a little bit boring but totally inaccurate.

Predators in the natural world are the hardest-working animals in nature and usually fail.”

As an example, he contrasts lions with the zebras that are among their plant-eating prey.

“If the grass grows, the zebra’s fine,” Fothergill said. “Lions quite often get their jaws smashed by the kicking zebra. It’s much harder for predators to succeed than you would think.”

With the number of kills depicted in The Hunt limited to one or two per episode and carefully edited, he said, the show is appropriate for family viewing.

(That doesn’t include the body count

racked up by the likes of humpback whales or insects as Fothergill sees it, it’s “fur on fur” violence that generally spurs concern.)

Through its storytelling approach, The Hunt attempts to put each predator’s quest in context.

“When you see a cheetah hunting and you realize she has four 8-monthold cubs and they will starve if she doesn’t kill, then you’re with the predator more,” Fothergill said.

Besides the reliably impressive narration of David Attenborough, the documentary series also captures scenes that are extraordinary even in an era of stellar nature documentaries. The same type of stabilized camera and powerful lens used on Planet Earth was employed for The Hunt.

Just a sampling of the memorable images: the polar bear perched majestically atop a delicate ice outcropping to scan the horizon for prey rare underwater shots of a blue whale’s seven-minute feast and wild dogs in hot pursuit of a wildebeest.

The last was tracked by a camera mounted atop a vehicle driving at 40-plus miles per hour alongside the fleeing African antelope, which “makes you feel that you’re another dog running in the pack,” Fothergill said.

The sense of place that dominated Planet Earth and Frozen Planet is not lost in The Hunt, Huw Cordey, who worked on those films and is a producer on Hunt, said in a statement.

Canada Day: Musicians reflect on national pride, politics and partying

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — As the country celebrates its 149th birthday on Friday, there are many different ways Canadians will mark the occasion.

The Canadian Press asked some of the nation’s artists to reflect on the holiday and what Canada means to them: Metric’s lead singer Emily Haines on being Canadian: “It’s just a matter of personal history and the history of my friends. We have conversations and realize that everybody one or two generations ago came (to Canada). Without that we wouldn’t be here. People don’t have a lot choices about where they get to (live). For me, being born in New Delhi, India and being able to come here and grow up here, it’s incredible.”

Great Big Sea guitarist Sean McCann on national unity: “We’re in a very divisive time: our neighbours are polarized. Scary things are happening on our borders and overseas. As a father, it’s concerning for me because we don’t seem to be pulling together as a planet…. Isolation is not the answer, more guns is not the answer. More love is the answer.

With the Fort McMurray fire, our response was with love and that’s a lesson for the world.”

Sarah McLachlan on her ideal Canada Day: “As long as I’m on the ocean I’m happy. There’s been a number of Canada Days where I’m performing. (This year my family is) just going to be at the beach, have a barbecue and hopefully have a house full of people. If I’m not working it’s definitely a family event.” k.d. lang on appreciating the Canadian music scene: “There’s something to being Canadian. The fact we have a rich musical heritage, historically being sandwiched between (European and American) cultures and being kind of shunned and shy, we’ve developed an

introspective approach to music.”

Peter Dreimanis, member of rock band July Talk, on July 1 celebrations: “We love playing shows on Canada Day, if we can. The vibe is never better the rest of the year. You connect Canada Day with bands like the Tragically Hip … we’re hoping to see them a few times over the summer and catch that tour.”

“Sound of Your Heart” singer Shawn Hook on a memorable Canada Day: “When I’m not performing I just like to go to the lake. I grew up in a small town just outside of Nelson, B.C., and a bunch of my friends would go tubing down the Slocan River and just relax.”

“2 Heads” singer Coleman Hell on Canada Day memories from his youth: “I grew up in Thunder Bay, Ont., and for most of my Canada Days I would go to this (local park) called the Marina, which is this place where most people would migrate, watch bands and get drunk. I’d go to 7-Eleven, buy a Slurpee and a mickey of whisky, and pour it into this giant Slurpee. I would walk around with my friends and drink it. That was my Canada Day.” “Lost Boy” singer Ruth B on why it’s a special holiday for her: “Canada Day is actually the day before my birthday so I always have a lot of fun. I’m excited to go back home (to Alberta), just for like one day, and hang out with my family and friends.

We’ll eat a lot of food and see movies.”

Hollywood actor Shemar Moore on his Canadian connection: “My grandmother is from Quebec City … so a lot of people don’t know I have a little French-Canadian connection — so, je parle francais un petit peu. Some of the best fans I’ve ever had in my entire career are Canadian.

They’re just so loyal — from “Young and the Restless” to “Criminal Minds” and everything in between. I know this is Drake’s house in the Six, but I’m going to at least rent a room for a minute.”

Burgeoning young pianists will take to the keyboards at the next First Thursdays at the Snell concert in Red Deer.

The piano students of Ted Isenor’s Sweetie Katz Music Studio will entertain the lunchtime crowd at the Snell Auditorium in the Red Deer Public Library.

The varied program runs Thursday from 12:15 to 1 p.m. and everybody is welcome.

The concert is free, but donations can be made at the door. Coffee and tea will be provided by Cafe Noir.

Beer, Poutine and Screen event to raise money for film festival Beer, Poutine and Screen is the name of a July 8th fundraiser for the Central Alberta Film Festival.

The 6-10 p.m. event at Festival Hall, next to Red Deer’s Memorial Centre, will showcase some short films made by local filmmakers. Attendees can also indulge in beer, French-Canadian fries, cheese curds and gravy, and live music and dancing.

Tickets for the event are $40 or $280 for a table of eight by calling 403-3472627 or from www.eventbrite.ca.

The goal is raising funds so the newly formed Central Alberta Film Festival (CAFF) society can hold its first celebration of Central Albertamade films on Oct. 5 and 6 in Red Deer.

Organizers have already lined up various local business sponsors, including Carnival Cinema.

The society, whose vision is to “support, educate and promote cinematic arts in Central Alberta,” is now accepting film submissions from area residents.

Short films must be less than 20 minutes long.

Feature films should run longer than an hour.

Filmmakers must be at least 13 years old.

They are encouraged to submit new content to the festival — in digital or DVD format, on an external drive or online link.

For more information about submission deadlines, etc., please call the office number above, or email the festival’s founder, Ranjit Mullakady at ranjit@cafilmfestival.ca.

A Red Deer singer and guitarist with “a superb groove and feel” for his instrument was awarded a national prize.

Robert Fearey is one of 12 young Canadian musicians who were recognized with 2016 MusiCounts Fred Sherratt Awards.

He received $2,500 and a trip to Toronto to attend an educational day of networking and touring top music industry institutions.

Fearey recently graduated with high marks from Red Deer College’s music program.

His abilities on jazz, contemporary and classical guitar are described as “outstanding.”

He also demonstrated a great aptitude for creative and well-structured improvisation while contributing to jazz combos at RDC. As a singer, Fearey was a member of the RDC Chamber Choir and was featured as a tenor soloist.

Having formed a blues band that performs in the Red Deer area, he was also recognized for his professionalism, and his leadership.

The MusiCounts award, named for a broadcast innovator, recognizes outstanding achievement, talent and leadership of graduating music program students.

It aims to assist recipients in their transition from school to career.

MusiCounts is a national music education charity.

Zeke the donkey returns to Canadian Badlands Passion Play Zeke the temperamental donkey will rejoin an epic cast of 200 actors in The Canadian Badlands Passion Play from July 8-24 in Drumheller.

The Nubian burro is the latest of three donkeys that have been used in the open-air production that depicts the life of Jesus Christ from birth to Resurrection.

The donkey appears in the scene in which Jesus is carried into Jerusalem.

Zeke (short for Ezekiel) soaks up attention, but is also known to be a prima donna.

He won’t walk through puddles or let anyone ride him if he’s eaten too much of the sugar-rich grass that makes his feet hurt.

Last year, the actor playing Jesus had to make his triumphal entry to Jerusalem on foot after the donkey refused to be cajoled onstage during that performance.

The passion play, now in its 23rd year, also includes other four-footed actors, including Zar the Arabian horse, under the direction of animal wrangler Marlies Ohlhauser.

The 2016 passion play performed in a natural amphitheatre comes with a new script by Alberta playwright Barrett Hileman, a new musical score by Alberta composer Luke Ertman, and new lead director Brian Jensen.

For more information about dates, times and ticket prices, please visit www.canadianpassionplay.com or call 1-403-823-2001.

Gospel music celebration at the Centrium GALAXY CINEMAS RED DEER Canada’s Gospel Music Celebration gets underway with dozens of inspirational artists next week in Red Deer.

The Hoppers, Jim Brady Trio, Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, The Tribute Quartet, Roset, Potter’s Clay Quartet, Greater Vision, The Freedom Singers, Double Portion, The Triumphant Quartet, Southern Raised, and the Asmundruds are among the groups that will perform Thursday to Saturday, July 7-9, at the Centrium.

For more information about the event, which includes evening concerts, musical showcases and morning chapel, please visit www.gospelmusic.ca or call 1-800-410-0188.

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Similarities Atheist minister defends her views from brushes at United Church ‘inquisition’ with death

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

PEOPLE WHO HAD NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES CONSISTENTLY REPORT ONE THING: GOD’S LOVE JEFFREY LONG ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES It doesn’t matter if they nearly died in an auto accident or a drug overdose, giving birth or attempting suicide.

Among the thousands of people who have shared their near-death experiences with the Near Death Experience Research Foundation, the report is often the same: They come back with a profound understanding of God’s love.

Theologians sometimes talk about the omnibenevolence of God, the idea that God’s grace and charity is unlimited or infinite. When NDErs talk about encountering God, this term comes closest to the reality they describe. Here is a sampling of what NDErs had to say about God’s love: ● “No human can ever love with the love I felt in that light. It is all-consuming, all-forgiving. Nothing matches it. It is like the day you looked into the eyes of your child for the first time magnified a million times. It’s indescribable.” ● “I felt the presence of pure love. This is very hard to describe. Everything made sense: God exists, God is love, we are love, and love creates all that is. . . . I was surrounded by pure love. First I was cold and in pain, but then I was warm and comforted.” ● “I know that love is all there is and that God loves all of His children deeply and equally. There are no stepchildren in the family of God. We are all divine.” ● “God loves us all infinitely.” ● “I felt God as an all-encompassing presence — complete, total, and unconditional love in its highest form! I was surrounded by God’s unconditional love, which was so much greater than human love. I was given the knowledge that God is real and loves me unconditionally — He exists and is real, and He is love.” ● “I came to realize that God is more loving and caring than I could ever imagine.” ● “The entire encounter was about God, the ultimate power of God, and God’s forgiveness. The message was, ‘Love is the greatest power in the universe.’ “ Love is clearly an important part of near-death experiences. This experience of deep love often carries within it an affirmation of unity or oneness between all people or even all things.

To find out more about the love that the NDErs who participated in my research — more than 3,000 people — so frequently talk about, I asked them in a survey about the love they encountered. More than 400 of them answered this question.

My colleagues and I asked this group, “During your experience, did you encounter any specific information/awareness regarding love?” What was revealed in response to this question turned out to be among the most important in the NDERF studies.

The responses were striking: 58.1 percent said yes, 32.4 percent said no and the rest were uncertain.

In the narratives that they provided, I was struck by the remarkable consistency. This consistency could not be explained merely by the NDErs’ preexisting cultural or religious beliefs, since they represented a wide spectrum of those from various faith traditions or no faith at all. They wrote: ● “I knew that the being I met was composed of a substance I can only call ‘love,’ and that substance was a force or power, like electricity. Love is the only word I have, but it’s not the right word here.” ● “I knew that love was the greatest force around us and that we are all love, and love is the only thing that is real, that hatred and pain and hurt and all the negative things are not really the way it is, that we just create these negative thoughts.” ● “Love was everywhere. It permeated the afterlife. It was incredible.” ● “I was loved unconditionally despite my faults and fears.” ● “This love was unique. I felt completely safe; nothing bad could happen. I was no longer in pain, and all my worries and fears were left behind with my body. Not many can get even the slightest idea of what this love is like.” ● “These incredible emotions were centered in the solar plexus — the most incredible mixture of peace, joy, love, acceptance . . . so strong I still cry thinking about it - that overwhelming melting pot of pure positive emotion: love, joy, acceptance, kindness, gentleness.”

These transformative experiences of a unique love — a love that is total, unconditional and enormous — speak not just to what happens after we die, but to what matters while we live. These people described their encounters with death, but the message, instead, is one about the meaning of life.

Excerpt adapted from “God and the Afterlife,” the first in-depth analysis of thousands of self-reported accounts of near-death experiences, published by HarperOne this week.

Jeffrey Long is a medical doctor specializing in the practice of radiation oncology in Houma, Louisiana.

TORONTO — An avowed atheist fighting to keep her job as a United Church minister is now waiting to hear if a review panel will recommend she be defrocked for violating her ordination vows.

In an appearance before the panel this week, Gretta Vosper defended her views, which include a lack of belief in God and the Bible.

“The reason why Rev. Vosper finds herself on the receiving end of a Church inquisition is due to her use and adoption of the term ‘atheist’,” her written submissions state.

“Rev. Vosper adopted the label ‘atheist’ in 2013 as an expression of solidarity with people around the world who were being persecuted and murdered for challenging religious fundamentalism and extremism.”

The main issue at stake, she argued, is whether the United Church would insist on a “singular definition” of God or allow its ministers and members to explore and define their own ideas.

Vosper also pointed out that members of her congregation — many of whom were on hand to cheer her on — were highly supportive of her.

In oral submissions, the minister told the panel she supported values that “transcend our personal interests and needs, and which help us envision a better world.”

God, in the traditional sense, is not a concept she believes in, she said.

“Were I to be given incontrovertible proof that a god does, or gods do, exist, the evidence of the cruel and capricious realities of disparity, tragedy, illness, and anguish in the world, and the truth that our world and our experience of it is wrapped not only in beauty but also in excruciating pain, would prevent me from worship-

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Rev. Gretta Vosper is seen at her West Hill United Church in Toronto on Aug. 5, 2015. Vosper, a committed atheist who does not believe in the Bible, is fighting a process that could see her defrocked for her views. ping it or pledging my allegiance to it,” Vosper said.

“There are no moral codes that have been formed by the mind of a god. Rather, there is a morality that we have created.”

Vosper, 57, who was ordained in 1993, joined her West Hill congregation in east-end Toronto in 1997. She has been upfront about her beliefs for years.

Things came to a head after she wrote an open letter to the church’s spiritual leader following the Charlie Hebdo massacre in Paris in January 2015, pointing out that belief in God can motivate bad things. The general secretary of the church’s general council decided on the unprecedented review of her fitness to preach.

Rev. David Allen, executive

secretary of the Toronto Conference, has said he took complaints about Vosper to the church’s executive, which decided it wanted to investigate whether she had gone too far.

Essentially, the review panel required that she answer several questions affirming her ordination vows, including whether she believes in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and if she was “committed to God.” In her closing comments, Vosper urged the panel to find that the way forward was “not through an aberrant disciplinary process, but through a collaborative effort to improve” the United Church.

The panel is expected to take several months to render its decision.

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Montreal Catholic archdiocese forbids priests from being alone with children

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Priests and anyone else in “the orbit of the church” will be forbidden from being alone with children and other vulnerable people as part of a pilot project, the Roman Catholic archdio7513259.indd cese of Montreal said Thursday.

The goal is to create a “safety net” for everyone associated with the Catholic Church in Montreal, canon Francois Sarrazin said in an interview.

“Imagine if you are alone in a room and a child accuses you of hitting them, how will you react?”

Sarrazin asked. “Whether it’s true or not, you need a witness. Not being in the room alone with someone who is vulnerable is simply being prudent.”

He said the policy will be introduced in a handful of churches across the city, starting in September.

For Carlo Tarini, a spokesman for an association of victims of priests, the new rules are “too little too late.”

He said the policy is just a way for the church to protect itself against lawsuits stemming from childabuse scandals that have rocked the city’s diocese and the Roman Catholic Church across the globe.

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Bromance is not influence CHANTAL HEBERT NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Of the four most recent U.S. presidents to have addressed a joint session of the Canadian Parliament, Barack Obama has the least political capital left to spare to translate words into actions. In the dying months of his presidency, he is down to small change.

Richard Nixon, who addressed Parliament in 1972, was around for another two years after his speech. Before he succumbed to the Watergate scandal, he pulled American troops out of Vietnam.

Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton delivered speeches early on in their first mandates. Reagan came back for an encore at a crucial time in the negotiations that led to the initial free-trade agreement (FTA) between Canada and the United States.

By comparison, Obama won’t be around to turn into reality the tripartite agreements concluded by Canada, Mexico and the United States on Wednesday.

To be fair, for all the glitter that attends such presidential visits to Canada, it is a rare one that has lasting geopolitical impact on the rest of the planet or, for that matter, the national scene.

In my time, I can mostly think of only one.

The 1985 Shamrock summit — so dubbed because it brought together two leaders of Irish descent, Reagan and Brian Mulroney — led to the creation of what is today the North American free trade zone.

But that meeting took place at a time when trade between the United States and Canada was at the heart of the conversation and not yet linked with domestic security and terrorism issues.

Obama was the first U.S. president to speak to Parliament since 9/11 and also the first in more than 20 years — the longest hiatus by far between presidential addresses. Over that period, Canada has become a smaller dot on the White House radar and possibly never smaller than over Obama’s tenure.

Stephen Harper has been taking flak for that and some of it is deserved.

His government went out of its way to make its displeasure over Obama’s decision to block the Keystone pipeline known to those associated with his administration — starting with the American diplomats who toil in the federal capital.

There is some amount of payback in the presidential affection Justin Trudeau has been showered with since he became prime minister.

But it would be premature to confuse the whims of an outgoing president with a guarantee of a more pro-

ductive Canada-U.S. relationship going forward.

The decline in the already modest Canadian influence in Washington is at least partly structural in nature.

And the relationship could become rockier even if Donald Trump does not win the presidency next November.

Take free trade, the joint adventure Mulroney and Reagan set Canada and the U.S. on three decades ago and that has since come to include Mexico.

For the first time since the initial FTA’s inception, it is treated as a liability by both of the presumptive nominees in the American presidential election.

The Democrats have long had a love-hate relationship with free trade arrangements. Obama mused about renegotiating NAFTA when he was first

campaigning for the presidency.

But this week, Donald Trump broke with pro-trade Republican history with an ad hominem denunciation not only of the North American free trade arrangements but also of the deal agreed to in principle last fall by the 12 countries of the Pacific zone.

Trump called the yet-to-be-ratified Trans-Pacific Partnership “a rape” of the United States. Hillary Clinton has also sided against Obama’s parting trade deal.

The latter did not prevent the outgoing president from giving his last North American leaders’ summit the flavour of a day in the life of an adversarial U.S. presidential campaign.

Trump was never named but he was in the subtext of a good many of the public exchanges. That Obama used

his podium to take on some of Trump’s rhetoric while his Canadian and Mexican partners looked on benignly speaks to unusual nature of the campaign for his succession.

The U.S.’s next-door neighbours normally steer as clear as possible of American presidential politics as do visiting presidents who are to soon retire.

A word in closing on the counter-Brexit message this week’s summit is deemed to have sent to the rest of the world. Before getting carried away by that assertion, consider that none of the so-called Three Amigos would contemplate signing up for a fraction of the political integration involved in being part of the European Union.

Chantal Hébert is a national affairs writer syndicated by Torstar.

The ransoms of modern day society CHRIS SALOMONS STREET TALES Maybe we didn’t want to, but I believe the majority of Canadians agreed with Prime Minister Trudeau when he declared that Canada should not pay ransom to terrorists even if it meant certain death for the kidnapped victim.

Maybe we wanted to, but we didn’t hear a word from Prime Minister Trudeau about the ransom we are forced to pay to drug companies. Companies that professionally instruct patients how to appeal to governments to pay for life-saving drugs that these same companies have salaciously escalated in price by as much as 5,000 per cent. If the government can’t or won’t pay, the patient will face certain death, all because the drugs required jumped by up to 5,000 per cent. And our laws protect these people.

There are not too many people that I know who can afford several hundred thousand dollars per year just for one type of medication, so a professionally led, heartfelt, appeal to the governRED DEER

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ment to pay is the only viable option for the stricken parents.

I think we need to ask for an updated definition of the word “terrorist!”

Daily we see commercials where people who have worked hard most of their lives are forced to choose between buying required medication or just eating enough to stay alive. Sort of lends itself to assisted suicide doesn’t it? So, now we also have a pill for that.

In our “socially concerned” country we are being held to ransom every day for just about all we purchase.

Cell phone rates, all communication and entertainment rates, medications, banking, energy, even many foods items are all much higher than in other countries. Then the governing bodies want their share in all of this gouging, and their rates increase annually.

You may think I’m just on a bitter rant here, but before you shut me off, consider this. I believe that this malicious gouging of each other financially, plus the extreme peer pressure to succeed, is a part of why so many people are just shutting down and ending up on the street. In the words of one fellow that frequented the kitchen for several years, “when you lose everything once, it takes a lot more energy and knowhow to rebuild than what a lot of us have.” So, the street becomes News News tips 403-314-4333 Sports line 403-343-2244 News fax 403-341-6560 Sports reporter 403-314-4338 editorial@reddeeradvocate.com

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more than just a point to rebuild from, it becomes “home” to many.

Once on the street, when the prospect of rebuilding a life is hampered by those who would take advantage, the choices become more favourable to remaining on the street. The following story says a lot in this regard.

Ten years ago ‘Fred’ was a successful businessman. He owned a trucking firm with seven trucks and a total of 12 staff. He had a large home in a desirable location, a wife and three children, several vehicles and more toys than most others. Although the pressure to maintain that lifestyle was high, for the most he part could handle it; when it got too high, he could always have a drink or two to take the edge off. All his peers did, so there was no reason not to do the same. Problem was, the pressure increased and so did the number of drinks.

In the space of four years, success turned to disaster, and when he finally stopped drinking, he had lost it all; family, home, business, everything.

When I met him, I had more change in my pocket than he had to his name.

Now five years later I heard by the grapevine that he has moved back east, has slowly rebuilt his life, but now he lives very modest and minimal.

For the year or two he had lived on

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the street, he was strongly considering staying there; no pressure except the need to eat and stay warm. The need that forced him to change was his increasing desire to re-establish a relationship with his family whom he had hurt so badly through his drinking years.

It was when he sobered up that he realized just how much alcohol had cost him; so in order to redeem a relationship with his family, the cost would be infinitely higher; a ransom so to speak.

Each and every one of us faces the same challenges in order to make our way in this life. For the large majority, the challenges are met with resolve, faith, hard work and determination, but a small number are unable, unwilling or not trained enough to meet what life throws at them.

This includes dealing with people who would take advantage of them in their vulnerable state.

Maybe we do not have people running around shooting at us yet, but, I ask you, is someone who holds another person’s very life to ransom for more than a few extra dollars any different than one of the terrorists that we constantly read about?

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VOTERS’ REMORSE GWYNNE DYER INSIGHT Everybody in British politics is in shock now that they face the reality of having to negotiate the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union. In the case of Boris Johnson, a charming opportunist who took the leadership of the Brexit campaign in the hope of succeeding David Cameron as prime minister, the prospect of having to lead those negotiations was so frightening that he simply froze up.

That gave Michael Gove, co-leader of the Brexit campaign, an excuse to stab Boris in the back and supplant him as the main “Leave” candidate for the Conservative leadership, which he duly did on Thursday morning. Gove is a true believer, but he lacks Johnson’s charisma, so the next Conservative prime minister is actually likelier to be Theresa May — who supported the “Remain” campaign.

If most Conservative members of parliament are terrified by the outcome of the referendum, that is even more true for ordinary pro-Brexit voters. The level of voters’ remorse in Britain is so high that a re-run of the referendum today would probably produce the opposite result. But it is hard to imagine how such a thing could be justified. (Best two out of three referendums?)

So the process of extracting the U.K. from the European Union will presumably stumble forward, albeit at a snail’s pace, even though most of the promises that were made by the “Leave” campaign about

Britain’s bright future outside the EU have now been exposed as lies. “A lot of things were said in advance of this referendum that we might want to think about again,” admitted Leave campaigner and former Conservative cabinet minister Liam Fox. One thing all the contenders for the prime ministerial job agree on is Britain should not start negotiating its exit now. Recognizing this, Cameron promised to stay in office until October to give the Conservative Party time to find a new leader — and promised NOT to invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon treaty during that time.

Article 50 is the trigger that would start the irrevocable process of negotiating Britain’s exit from the EU — but there is no agreement yet even on what Britain should ask for, let alone what it might get. By not pulling that trigger for months, Cameron is allowing time for the painful consequences of leaving the EU to mount up and become horribly clear. Maybe he hopes that might cause a larger re-think about the whole Brexit idea. And maybe it will.

But will all this fear and remorse really lead to some sort of turn-around in the exit process? Left to stew in its own juices for six months, British politics might eventually come up with a typically muddled compromise that postponed the final break with the EU indefinitely — but it isn’t going to have six months.

It is now clear that the EU will not be generous and patient in negotiating the British departure. German Chancellor Angela Merkel told the Bundestag that the EU would not tolerate British “cherry-picking” when negotiations on subjects like trade and the free movement of people finally begin.

“There must be and will be a noticeable difference between whether a country wants to be a member of the European Union family or not,” she said.

There has been great impatience with British behaviour in the other EU countries for many years.

Britain has always been the odd man out, demanding exemptions from various rules and agreements, rebates on budgetary contributions, special treatment of every sort. And now that it has “decided” to leave (sort of), it’s playing the same old game, asking everybody else to wait while it deals with its domestic political problems.

“The European Union as a whole has been taken as a hostage by an internal party fight of the Tories (the British Conservatives),” said Martin Schultz, the president of the European Parliament.

“And I’m not satisfied today to hear that (Cameron) wants to step down only in October and once more everything is put on hold until the Tories have decided about the next prime minister.”

To make matters worse the opposition Labour Party is also descending into chaos, with leader Jeremy Corbyn facing a revolt over his half-hearted support for the “Remain” campaign, which may have been the main reason for Brexit’s narrow victory. (Half the Labour Party’s traditional supporters didn’t even know that their own party supported staying in the EU.) Both major British political parties, for the moment, are essentially leaderless.

British politics is a train-wreck, unable and unwilling to respond to EU demands for rapid action, but the EU cannot afford to wait five or six months for the exit negotiations to begin.

The markets need certainty about the future if they are not to go into meltdown, and one way or another the EU’s leaders will try to provide it. It is going to be a very ugly divorce.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

How to lose a minivan HARLEY HAY HAY’S DAZE If you’ve ever wanted to lose a brand new minivan, boy, have I got some advice for you.

In the shell of a nut, here’s how: 1) Decide to go on a trip far away with six beloved family members.

2) Rent a minivan on the phone from a “reputable” rental agency.

3) Fly to destination.

4) Go to car rental counter and argue vociferously with the manager.

5) Pile in minivan and drive to a restaurant in the middle of a large city.

6) Park minivan at a one-hour metre.

7) Walk to restaurant, order beverages and enjoy.

8) When one hour is up, leave family members and go to move minivan to fresh parking spot.

9) Fail to find minivan.

Easy as that. After following these nine simple steps anyone should be able to lose a minivan, or a regular car, or a dump truck for that matter. Thing is, everyone else is — thankfully for them — not me. So, perhaps a little personal detail regarding my 9 Step Program might be helpful.

1) The Better Half and Yours Truly gather up the two Rotten Kids and Grandma and Grandpa (G.M. and G.P.) and head to Vancouver for the RK daughter’s university graduation ceremony.

2) I personally handle all travel details (huge mistake) and have difficulty booking a minivan. They are all “sold out.” I finally reach someone by telephone who is obviously far, far away in a distant land and he assures me I have booked a minivan for a pretty good price. I am very proud of myself. The agency who shall remain nameless (Avis) fails to send me email confirmation of said minivan booking despite several requests.

3) The flight goes surprisingly well. For Air Canuck (motto: “We’re not happy until you’re not happy!”)

4) At the airport car rental counter we find they have us booked for a very expensive SUV that fits only five people. I throw a medium sized snit, and then the B.H. throws a rare major snit and the manager insists it’s our fault and that there are ABSOLUTELY NO MINIVANS available. When I mention the words “scam,” “media” and “police” said manager from the unnamed agency (Avis) gets fairly snippy himself, reiterating several times that there are ABSOLUTELY NO MINIVANS available! After a lengthy rip-roaring debate Mr. Manager miraculously makes a brand new minivan appear in the parking lot (for an extra fee of course). Pure magic!

5) We all jump into the miraculous Dodge Caravan and I turn on Gina my GPS app on my phone and she somehow guides me to our destination. Thirty minutes and 400 turns later.

6) Another absolute miracle! We find a parking

spot! A few blocks from the waterfront restaurant and only one-hour parking, but I’m not taking any chances.

7) A lovely walk through the labyrinth of streets and buildings, an excellent table by the window, nice cold and tall beverages. We eventually order lovely and excellent food.

8) It’s time to move the van to avoid a parking ticket in the three figure range. The food has yet to arrive, so I head out, confident and brave, to quickly move the vehicle.

9) This is the important part. I trudge directly to the white van, go to hop in and find that the key doesn’t work! After cursing the agency (Avis) and kicking some tires I realize that I’m trying to get into a Honda van as opposed to my rental Dodge. I skulk off in a different direction and soon become hopelessly lost. I also notice that there are a surprising number of white minivans in Vancouver. I text the R.K., the son one, saying I can’t find the van and how does my steak look. And he texts back asking if I need help and saying the steak looks very good.

9A) Long story short, I spent almost 40 minutes (yes 40 and I’m not kidding) wandering the streets swearing and kicking homeless people (kidding) until I literally walked right past the minivan, stopped dead, turned and realized someone had miraculously moved the miracle minivan to a different spot!

After 27 text messages and a 10-kilometer walk, I have moved the van to the very next spot, fed the voracious meter and I finally stumble, all frazzled and starving, back into the fancy restaurant where-

upon all five family members including GM and GP have finished their dinner and are looking at desert menus. They look up and shake their non-starving and non-frazzled heads at me.

As they say, however, all is swell that ends swell and a lovely dinner was (eventually) had by all, and — Bonus! — I managed to not pass out from low blood sugar.

Thing is though, I challenged the B.H.: “I’ll bet you that you can’t possibly find the street the van is still on. It’s an urban jungle out there!” So we all troupe out of the restaurant and I’m smiling like the Cheshire cat that ate the canary in the mine shaft because I’m about to win a bet for once. And then she zigs and zags down the streets and leads us all directly to our minivan. In approximately six minutes.

I figure it’s the fault of the nameless mess of a rental agency (Avis).

After all it was a van that appeared out of thin air in the rental lot, and obviously disappeared back into thin air when I was looking for it. It’s the only possible explanation.

So if you want to know how to lose a minivan you can really just jump to Steps 4 and 9. But make sure the rental agency has one of those miraculous disappearing vehicles. You’ll be so confused you won’t even notice the extra fees.

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.

China’s serving up a dilemma for Canadian agriculture SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS OPINION China consumes 28 per cent of the globe’s meat, including half of its pork. But changes could be coming that will have a dramatic impact on Canada’s agriculture industry.

Years ago, the average Chinese consumer ate about 13 kg per year; now the average is 63 kg per person and could increase by another 30 kg by 2030.

These are staggering numbers for a country with a population of 1.3 billion and, if nothing changes, they will only go up.

But Chinese public health officials recommend that consumers eat only 40 to 75 grams of meat per day — 50 per cent less than current levels — and look at alternative sources of protein.

Less meat consumption will not only cause changes for China, but also for the rest of the western world, particularly for Canada, and would affect our relationship with animal proteins.

China, like many nations, revisits its food policies once a decade and issues a new food guide to influence consumer behaviour. Since the last guide, the food landscape has changed dramatically. In China, people even consider KFC a great place to have a ro-

mantic encounter.

The increase in animal proteins consumption occurred in part because the Chinese believe that to be rich or perceived to be rich, you must eat meat. That attitude, however, is slowly eroding.

The new food guidelines recommend a reduction in meat consumption per capita, from 63 kg per year to between 14 kg to 27 kg. While the underlying intent is to reduce obesity and other health challenges, the implications also include the environmental impact.

In fact, because livestock production is responsible for 14.5 per cent of global climate change emissions, environmental groups are likely to welcome China’s change in consumption guidelines.

For Canada, this may mean a change in how we approach Asian markets.

We currently look at trade deals as gateways to untapped markets where consumers crave more animal proteins. Discussion on protein quality is slowly going mainstream and many governments are increasingly concerned about the sustainability of livestock production. So the potential of Asian markets may need to be revisited as a result of these new guidelines.

There will always be a market for animal protein, but it can only grow by recognizing value-added features. Chains such as A&W, McDonald’s, and even Earls Kitchen and Bar, with its recent humane beef misstep, can speak to how complicated meat consumption has become.

As markets mature and become more fragmented, consumers will look for products that reflect the food supply chain and responsible production practices.

Issues like animal welfare, organically-focused methods and locally-produced commodities have market currency in many places.

Oddly, based on national food guides, China sees things differently.

Animal protein consumption has been managed and stewarded differently in North America. Lobby groups representing the beef industry have successfully defied government suggestions of new meat consumption guidelines.

However, with China’s call to encourage consumers to look at proteins differently, our beef industry may be at odds with global trends. Beef consumption has been dropping in Canada for decades. So a change in the architecture of the industry only makes sense, and these adjustments need to happen quickly.

That’s particularly true if other Asian countries follow suit.

China and the rest of Asia have been seen as beacons of hope for our cattle industry, which has looked to other markets to sell a commodity that is an increasingly difficult sell in the eyes of the modern western consumer.

Since it has a highly organized and co-ordinated economy, China may succeed in reducing meat consumption over the next decade or so. It will be interesting to see how North America and Canada react.

But for now, China may have understood something that the western world has yet to grasp.

Troy Media columnist Sylvain Charlebois is Dean of the Faculty of Management and Professor in the Faculty of Agriculture at Dalhousie University.

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Roommate doesn’t want to split costs DEAR ANNIE ANNIE LANE Dear Annie: My girlfriend and I have another roommate in a two-bedroom place. I usually go to Costco for the household necessities, such as toilet paper and paper towels, because it’s cheaper. The three of us split the cost evenly to make the math easy.

This time around, our roommate decided to go to a fancy-schmancy supermarket and pay exorbitant prices for organic versions of the same household items we previously bought at Costco. He even bought two-ply toilet paper that came from a recycled rainforest or something instead of our usual offbrand single-ply.

We had no idea he was going to blow the bank on non-GMO, eco-friendly coffee filters, but when he came home, he gave us the receipt and asked us to split it with him. The total cost was three times what we usually spend.

I feel awkward. He should have told me he was

going. I would have suggested Costco. I don’t want to split it three ways, because I don’t think it’s fair. On the other hand, I don’t want to just stick him with the bill. — Frugal Roommate Dear Frugal: You need to take an economy-sized chill pill. If you feel as if you are acting like a jerk about it, then you probably are acting like a jerk.

Your roommate was just trying to be helpful. Pay your third of the expenses — with no griping. Then discuss setting a budget for household items. Instead of being forced to go to Costco, he’s free to shop wherever he wants, as long as he doesn’t exceed the budget. Don’t be such a control freak. And that fancy two-ply toilet paper may make you more comfortable when you sit down to discuss this, so remember, little luxuries can go a long way.

Dear Annie: My puppy, a beagle/Labrador mix, is 1 year old and does everything puppies do. She’s adorbs. She’s a traffic-stopper. My heart melts when I see her. But she also does her business in the house, chews on everything and has seemingly endless amounts energy. She is still in training and will be in training for another year — at least.

One of the things we’re working on is getting her to stop jumping up on people. If she starts to jump, I’m supposed to turn around and ignore her until she stops. I do this at home, and it works well.

But whenever I take her for walks, strangers see what a cutie she is and want to pet her. When they approach her and she jumps, they say that typical phrase I’ve come to hate: “Oh, it’s OK. I don’t mind.”

I get so frustrated with these people. I find myself snapping back at them, “But I do!” I am having trouble being patient with every single person who does this, because I feel as though every time it happens, it ruins the progress of my pup’s training.

I don’t know what to say to strangers anymore. — Puppy Parent Dear Puppy: It’s time for you to be the alpha dog.

You must assert your dominance over your pup’s interactions with strangers. The people who are doing this have obviously never had to train a dog before, so they’re probably really confused when you snap at them — ostensibly just for petting your dog.

Recognize the warning signs and stop the troublesome behavior before it starts. The next time you see an approaching stranger giving your dog that oh-mygosh-let-me-hug-you look, say, “You can pet her, but she’s in training, so please don’t let her jump. If she does, turn your back on her.”

You have to be proactive and take control of the situation early — like any good leader of the pack.

Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@ creators.com.

If it feels like emotional abuse, you can believe it’s emotional abuse HARLAN COHEN HELP ME HARLAN Hi Harlan; I’m 18 and have been dating the same guy since I was a freshman in high school. As of late, things have been rocky.

He would constantly bring up times where I “messed up” things for him, such as putting him in an awkward situation at my homecoming dance because he didn’t know any of my friends. He brings up little things I have done in the past and uses them against me.

Lately he has seemed very self-centered and hasn’t really cared about my feelings in the relationship. When I would become upset, he would say I was ridiculous.

Honestly, I pushed that kind of behavior under the rug and let myself believe that I was the one in the wrong. I did this because he has been very stressed with work and school, and he did not know if he was going to be able to graduate until two days before the ceremony.

Well, graduation day for him was about a week ago. After a few frustrating conversations about when I should come over, he said, “I don’t care; figure it out yourself. I figured it out for your graduation.” I ended up going to his graduation with his family (I get along with them very well). After graduation, he went up to his family and me, and would not even look me in the eye.

Later in the day, he began to shout at me. He said, “Why do you always have to ruin everything for me?

I have struggled for four years of my life, and when I finally get to celebrate, you cause an argument. Why don’t you just shut up and let me enjoy it?”

I was honestly in shock and did not say a word. I have always been his No. 1 fan. He never told me I had ruined anything before. I said that I just wanted to go home. He threatened to drop me off on the side of the highway.

He said I ruined his life, he called me a piece of garbage, said I was selfish and said he wish he’d never met me. He said that I have ruined every single special event for him, and that I only ever care about my feelings. He also said I never let him do what he

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To put this in perspective, I am a very patient, open and giving person. I always give him his time with friends and space to live his life. After this argument, I was very stern and told him I never wanted him to talk to me that way again. He said I was at fault just as much as him.

Later in the day, he called me crying and said that he doesn’t know what he would do without me. I really feel like this is emotional abuse, and I have no idea what to do. — At a Loss Dear At a Loss; You know what to do - it’s just frightening to do it.

It feels like emotional abuse because it is. Stop making excuses for his inexcusable behavior, blaming yourself for his actions or taking responsibility for the relationship problems - these are all part of an emotionally abusive relationship. Want to know what to do? Put yourself first.

Make sure you have a strong support system in place. Demand respect. When he crosses the line, end it. Expect him to cry and beg. When he does, use a support system - old friends, new friends, family, therapist, counselors - to give you advice and comfort, not him.

Hi Harlan; I met this really nice girl on Facebook about two years ago. We became close friends outside of Facebook, too.

We used to chat and call each other frequently.

We physically met twice, and as time went on, I began to develop feelings for her. I ignored them, fearing I might ruin the friendship. Recently, I decided to be honest with her and share my feelings.

After texting her, she responded that she got the message (nothing more). The following day I decided to text her again, hoping that the shock of the news had passed and that she would text back. She still hasn’t responded. I’m hesitant whether to call or just keep quiet.

Can you help me out? What should I do now? — Holding Pattern Dear Holding; No, man. Don’t text your feelings.

Feelings are a face-to-face conversation. As a rule, don’t reveal big, secret feelings via text, tweet, Snapchat, IM, Facebook message or Instagram. I know it’s scary to look at someone while being vulnerable, but this is what can happen.

Intimacy is a call, a dinner, a walk - this is how you tell someone you’re interested in being more

made a consumer watchdog’s annual list of hazardous summer toys.

The Massachusetts-based World Against Toys Causing Harm, or WATCH, presented its annual report Tuesday at a children’s hospital in Boston. The non-profit group notes that some toy guns shoot projectiles with enough force to cause eye injuries while toy helicopters, boomerangs

and other flying objects can cause facial injuries.

They warn that self-balancing scooters, known as hoverboards, remain on the market, despite being banned by some retailers, airlines and schools because of ride-related injuries as well as the risk that some models can spontaneously catch fire.

The group also urges parents to take

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Leos love to be the centre of attention. Today the focus shifts off you and onto the important people in your life. Thinking of others puts a spring in your step and a smile on your dial.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t be in such a rush that you ignore the joy and beauty within your daily routine.

Whether you are at home or at work, make time to smell the roses along the way today Virgo.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It’s the perfect day to tackle challenging projects with gusto and enthusiasm. You’re in the mood to help others but don’t get too carried away Libra. Are you sure that your assistance is required?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If you are open to new ideas today, it will motivate you and stimulate your enthusiasm. A family member tells you something in confidence, but don’t believe everything you hear.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Promises are cheap!

You’re bursting with ideas and are keen to help others, but

Saturday, July 2 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Jerry Hall, 60; Lindsay Lohan, 30; Margot Robbie, 26 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Keep your head in the clouds and your feet on the ground.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: You are imaginative but you can also become very anxious. The next 12 months is the time to allow plenty of time in your busy schedule for regular rest and relaxation.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The Gemini Moon boosts your curious Aries nature, and amps up your networking skills. You’ve got a lot on your plate at the moment but don’t bite off more than you can comfortably chew.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t expect much support — or praise — from others today. They have their own issues to deal with so you’ll just have to be an autonomous Bull and work independently.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’re keen to free-range today but family or colleagues have other ideas, as extra responsibilities are thrown in your direction. Best to tackle the tasks with speed and plenty of style!

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Crabs are keen to communicate creatively, as you collaborate with like-minded souls to achieve a win-win reGREAT THINGS sult for all. Home-based ventures are favoured but resist the urge to criticize others.

than friends. Since you can’t go back in time, your next move is to make it clear that you should have shared this info in person. You also need to make it clear that you’re cool just being her friend.

Make it safe for her to reject you. Call her and leave a message. Then, give her space and time. And in the future, get in the habit of sharing your feelings without the help of technology.

Dear Harlan; I’m a graduating senior in high school. There is a guy who decided to go to the same college as me because he is pretty much in love with me. I’m scared.

I’ve already told him how I feel, but he gets creepier by the week. This has been going on for two years. What do I do? — Creeped Out Dear Creeped Out; Are you scared for your safety, or scared because you don’t want to have to deal with this annoying guy’s advances in the future?

There’s a huge difference. He might be a harmless dude with poor social skills who chose the same school because it was the best school for him - or he might be obsessed with you. You need to know the difference.

If the guy is leaving notes on your car, spreading rumors about you, following you, or threatening you or people who date you, he is a major creep. If he’s just interested in you and it creeps you out because you’re not into him, that’s different.

Talk to your school counselor. These people can give you a little insight into his decision-making process. Then, you can decide if it’s best to talk to him.

Don’t accuse him of doing anything wrong - simply ask him how he expects to interact with you next year. Make it clear that you are curious because of past interactions. See what he has to say. He might be less interested in you and more interested in an education.

If for any reason you’re creeped out because you think this guy is more interested in you than in school, consider making some changes. I know you don’t want to change schools, but that is an option.

Before doing anything too dramatic, though, find out if you have a reason to be scared.

Write Harlan at harlan(at)helpmeharlan.com or visit online: www.helpmeharlan.com. All letters submitted become property of the author. Send paper to Help Me, Harlan!, 3501 N. Southport Ave., Suite 226, Chicago, IL 60657. caution around baby pools, inflatable pool toys and flotation aids. It says some 87 per cent of fatal drownings to children under 5 years old occur at someone’s home.

Inflatable bounce houses and backyard trampolines also made the list.

Trampolines have been associated with fractures, cervical spine injuries, paralysis and other injuries.

don’t end up disappointing them by promising more than you can deliver. Slow down and pace yourself Sagittarius.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Goats can be very stubborn creatures. Aim to be more mentally flexible and inclusive today. You’ll find the more compassionate you are with family and friends, the better the day will be.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarians are impulsive folk but it would be wise to look before you leap, especially when it comes to money. Don’t be led down the primrose path to trouble by a sweet-talking smooth operator.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’re keen to escape pressing commitments and strenuous work. But — even though it’s Saturday — others may not appreciate your constant detours off into your own private Piscean dream world.

Joanne Madeline Moore is an internationally syndicated astrologer and columnist. Her column appears daily in the Advocate.

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WHY FIBER ISN’T JUST A FAD

BY LINDSEY M. ROBERTS ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES The word “wicker” might bring on flashbacks of the dusty rattan seating sets of the ’70s and ’80s or the last wicker crush in the ’90s, but today’s wicker — the technique of weaving reeds and other natural fibers into furniture and accessories — is worth reconsidering.

Wicker is older than any fad, after all. (The Egyptians buried rushwork with the pharaohs!)

Just remember that a modern take on woven natural materials is best done judiciously.

Add one or two natural elements and pair them with, say, upholstered chairs to get a good mix going on.

“It’s really about the balance of hard and soft, warm and cold,” says Elisa Shankle, who is the founder and principal of Simplexity Designs in Brooklyn and who also works for interior design companies 5N1 and Homepolish.

Adding a dash of rattan or sweetgrass is a way to unlock today’s hottest home design trends, whether you’re drawn to the nautical, beachy, boho, organic, well-traveled or handcrafted style. “People are tired of the matchy-matchy look,” says interior designer Barbara Brown of Washington.

“They’re more interested in the layered and collected-over-time look, and bringing in those woven pieces adds to that goal.”

Some suggestions: ● An unexpected place to see rattan is in a Screen Room Divider (urbanoutfitters.com). And yet it can work well in nearly any space. “I consider woven pieces as neutrals,” Brown says.

“So they work with any style and color scheme.” ● Brown says that a wicker ottoman or end table “is a great way to bring texture into a space.” The Susila Rattan Ottoman, made of rattan reeds wrapped together with leather, is intended for indoor use (anthropologie. com). ● Go small with natural fibers, Shankle says.

You don’t want a whole set of rattan furniture in your family room. One element will do, and it can be as big as a sofa or small as the Whitewashed Rattan Hurricane (serenaandlily.com).

The lanterns can be hung by their leather handles from outdoor ceilings and moved inside in the fall. ● Shankle likes to look for natural-fiber objects and furniture at West Elm, Dot & Bo, CB2 and AllModern, which offers a Rattan Magazine Rack and Newspaper Basket by Kouboo in honey brown and a refreshing black (allmodern.com).

Want vintage wicker? Try chairish. com or 1stdibs.com. ● For a sweet accent in a small space such as a powder room, try Leif’s eight-inch-tall sweetgrass Silver Living Woven Vase, handmade in Rwanda ($48, leifshop.com). Use it as is for quality silk or faux foliage; line it with a smaller glass vase for live greenery in water. ● “I love to incorporate different textures and materials in my projects,” Shankle says, “and bringing woven materials inside and combining them with more-modern elements is one way to do that, to balance clean lines with more organic materials.” The Modernist All Weather Wicker Sofa achieves Shankle’s aim in one piece (terrain. com).

Though it’s not a natural material, poly rattan offers a natural look with the ease of synthetic, making it extra durable. ● Seagrass hails from the tropics, so if you want that laid-back vibe in your main living residence, it’s a good material to consider.

Pier 1’s Seagrass Block Headboard lends an exotic touch to a master suite or guest room ($200 for full, pier1.com). ● Ikea recently collaborated with Swedish glass and ceramic designer Ingegerd Raman to design a collection of handmade glassware and - you guessed it — woven pieces of natural fibers.

The Viktigt Chair, made of paper cord and rattan, riffs on Marcel Breuer’s classic, caned-back Cesca

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ABOVE: Natural manau rattan mixes with synthetic rattan to make the Rattan Cafe Settee fun and functional inside and out Photo by Urban Outfitters

BELOW: An unexpected place to see rattan is in a Screen Room Divider. And yet it can work well in nearly any space Chair, tipping it backward and updating it in black (ikea.com). ● Natural manau rattan mixes with synthetic rattan to make the Rattan Cafe Settee fun and functional inside and out (shopterrain.com). ● The Mayhew All Weather Wicker Patio Club Chair comes with cushions in seafoam, tan, turquoise, orange, navy and green, to match any scheme (target.com).

Use several outdoors as dining chairs or only one indoors as an accent chair. ● Historically a material used for furniture — Cyrus Wakefield started it all when he found discarded rattan in the mid-1800s and bent it to make a chair — rattan is now used for accessories, too, as with West Elm’s Woven Rattan Trays, in which natural rattan is hand-woven over a metal frame ($59, westelm.com). ● Hang one or a few of Uttermost’s Knotted Rattan Pendant Lights to emphasize whatever style you’re going for ($284, nordstrom.com). Brown says it’s all in what you pair them with: crisp, clean lines and the look is nautical; palm prints and lots of white and the look is tropical.

“They’re kind of a chameleon,” she says. “They go with a lot of different looks.” ● If a room in your house feels too cold, stark or formal, turn to natural fibers to add a “casual element,” Shankle says.

“If you’re outfitting a space with high-end furniture and everything is stark and has rough edges — or maybe you have steel — it can soften and warm up a space.”

Set a softer table with Wisteria’s casually refined Rattan Chargers (wisteria.com). ● A craftsman for Ikea wove the Viktigt Basket of water hyacinth into a size ideal for collecting just about anything in classy form: toys, laundry, recycling in the office, shoes by the door and more (ikea.com).

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Candle bright DEBBIE TRAVIS HOUSE TO HOME Lighting is magical.

The simplest setting is transformed with a flickering flame or soft shimmer of lights.

Because we all love the look, there are many ways to create the glow.

Lanterns are your best bet for outdoor decor as the glass protects the flame.

The timeless lantern design is always popular, and can be lit by candle power, as well as the new LED battery operated candles.

Pottery Barn’s Malta Lanterns demonstrate how you can pump up your indoor or outdoor decorating theme by inserting ornamental and natural materials around the candle base inside the glass.

Twine wrapped and finished with a nautical knot, sea shells, or pretty pebbles create a sea or lakeside mood.

Small sticks, bark, flower petals and leaves echo nature’s surroundings. Or for a fun, sassy theme try coloured glass balls, marbles, and any non-flammable trinkets.

The Malta lantern comes in four sizes from small to extra-large.

Pick sizes that will enhance your table setting or mantel.

Line them up on the deck or front steps.

Cafe lights have appeared in style this year.

String them from tree branches, around the deck, or swag them along the porch.

The appeal of naked light bulbs is a natural accent for the industrial chic trend.

But also swag lighting is festive, gives the feeling of being strung up to celebrate outdoor parties.

You’ll discover more outdoor lighting options on line at www.potterybarn.com, Their cafe lights are fashioned with galvanized metal, and come in 7’ and 21’ strings.

Their Hyannis Lattern is reminiscent of large canning jars and have a rope handle.

Lit Colorful Orbs with a 6’ or 12’ diameter in pastel blue or green glow with string lights inside the globe.

All illuminating ideas for your outdoor living.

Dear Debbie; I have an old piano that is quite badly marked.

What type of paint can I use to refinish it?— Rose Dear Rose;My advice depends on the look you are after.

If you want the wood to have a silky smooth factory finish, I suggest you have the job done professionally.

I imagine you have an upright piano, and there are many sections or panels to cover, including the ones that meet the keyboard.

You can tackle it yourself as long as you take the time to protect the workings of the piano.

Remove any panels you can and paint them separately.

Proceed as you would with refinishing any wood furniture.

Fill in any gouges or deep scratched with wood filler.

Build up the filler, applying small amounts, letting dry and sanding in between applications.

Prime with a high adhesive primer that is meant to cover and seal a glossy finish.

Once dry, choose any good quality acrylic paint.

Use a brush as spray paint becomes airborne, not good for the piano strings.

There are now paints available that can be applied straight onto sealed wood without using a primer.

Ask your paint store about them.

For additional enhancement, you can buy cut pieces of moulding and scrollwork at your lumber yard to decorate or frame the music stand. If it suits your style, decorate the sides with stencils, stamps or any whimsical paint finish.

You will find examples of painted pianos on the internet that will get you inspired.

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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Lanterns enhance any mood and can be decorated to establish a specific style or theme.

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Saskatchewan gives out $2.1M in interest-free loans for new grads to buy homes REGINA — More than $2 million has been approved under Saskatchewan’s plan to help new graduates buy their first home.

Payments of $450,000 have been given out so far for 49 interest-free loans for a down payment for recent post-secondary graduates.

The government has approved a total of 230 applications. Advanced Education Minister Scott Moe says it’s all about keeping people here in Saskatchewan. Graduates are eligible for up to $10,000 under their unused graduate retention program tax credits for a down payment.

Kaleigh Maguire of Regina recently bought a home under the program and says it was very beneficial.

“It was a saviour. With the rental market being so high as it is, we were pretty much paying a mortgage payment, it was just to come up with the down payment. We heard about this program so we our application in right away and I’m standing here now a homeowner.”

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Easy wood finishing URETHANE CAN BE A GREAT WAY TO FINISH SMALL PROJECTS STEVE MAXWELL HOUSEWORKS Q: Is it a good idea to use spray urethane to finish a small shelf I’m building?

I’ll be making it out of hardwood, then staining it.

I want a nice, smooth clear coat on top of the stain, and I don’t think I can get that with a brush.

A: Yes, urethane that comes in aerosol spray cans is a great way to finish small projects.

The spray pattern is fine-grained and you can get perfect results if you do things right.

One of the big dangers is spraying too much urethane in one place, causing drips and runs.

The best way to avoid this involves finishing in stages.

Spray only horizontal surfaces lightly, wait a few minutes for the urethane to harden up, then rotate the project and spray other surfaces that have just got horizontal.

Spray cans are great for small areas, but if you ever tackle any finishing job larger than a card table, you might consider something other than a spray can.

I’ve used many spray guns over the years, but something called the Critter is my favourite for small and medium-sized projects.

It’s a simple spray gun that can run off even a portable air compressor used for trim nailers.

The finishing liquid is stored in a standard mason jar (just like the kind used for homemade jam), and the Critter is super easy to keep clean.

Not suitable for thick coatings like latex paint, the Critter is perfect for spraying waterbased urethane.

I bought mine from Lee Valley Tools for $55.

Jointers come as large, stationary models or smaller benchtop versions.

Not to be confused with thickness planers, a jointer creates flat surfaces that are square to each other.

Check out my quick how-to video on jointer use at BaileyLineRoad.com/woodworking/jointing-woodflat-true.

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We’ve got central air, but it doesn’t work upstairs.

The basement is cold, the first level is comfortable, but the bedrooms are hot.

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hot despite air conditioning, and the root cause is usually the design of typical duct systems.

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HARLTON Charles “Murray” Sept. 14, 1936 - Jun. 26, 2016 Murray was born in Deloraine, Manitoba on Sept.

14, 1936. He joined the military at age 17 and proudly served in the RCAF/CF from 1954 to 1992 reaching the rank of WO1. At every posting in Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, B.C, Yukon, NWT, France and Germany Murray gathered ‘family’ that he treasured ‘til the end. During his posting in Penhold he was awarded the Order of the Hospital of St. John for exemplary service to a fellow soldier. Following his retirement from the Reg Force Murray served as Recruiting Officer with the Reserves before joining the Cdn. Corp. of Commissionaires from 1993 to 2014. During this time Murray was well known in Red Deer for his friendly, respectful security service around the downtown core, Safeway and the Westerner.

For the last few years he could be seen manning the Salvation Army Kettle each Christmas Season. Murray was pre deceased by his parents Charles and Hazel, his brother Harvey and his sister Leola. As per Murray’s wishes there will be no service at this time but we encourage you to mark Sept.

14 on your calendar as a day to raise a toast from coast to coast in his memory. He will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered as a caring, honorable, exemplary husband, father, brother, grandparent and friend who believed in service to country, family and community. We miss you honey - your wife Susan, sons Chuck (Tammy) and Ken (TJ), sister Leone (Lynn), grandchildren Sam, Michael, Billy, Alex, Buddy, Ben, Caleb and Coby, guard pups Higgins and Oakley and coffee buddies John, Harry and Paul. Til we meet again....Thank you to the staff of the RDRH Cancer Centre, Home Care and Red Deer Hospice for your support during this difficult journey. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Murray’s memory may be made to the Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 - Arnot Ave, Red Deer AB T4R 3S6 or to the Red Deer & District SPCA, 4505 - 77 St, Red Deer AB T4P 2J1.

Condolences to Murray’s family may be emailed to meaningfulmemorials@yahoo.ca MEANINGFUL MEMORIALS Funeral Service Red Deer 587-876-4944

HUDSON Devin Lamont Hudson of Edmonton, passed away on June 23, 2016, at the age of 38 years. He leaves to cherish his memory, his fiancé Bonnie Montasami, and her daughter Nasrine, parents David and Kathleen, siblings Allison (Todd) Williams and their sons Patrick, James, and Ian; Melissa (Mike) Hudson and son Ethan; Sharlene Cardinal and daughter Gabrielle; Elsa (Delainy) Cardinal and children Alexis, Dylan, Tristan, Jared, and Ava; Emily (Jody) Hudson and children Darius and Aurora; David (Jenny) Hudson and daughters Keanna, Kaylie, and Aeriana; Eloise (Bruce) Hudson; Erin Hudson; Ellen Hudson; Eileen (Dion) Hudson; Samuel Hudson; and Esther Hudson and son Anthony. He was predeceased by sister, Elisa, nephew Damon, grandparents Ewen and Sylvia MacIntosh and Mae and Herb Batzler.

Devin grew up in Meadowview, Alberta, attended Meadowview and Barrhead Schools and Lac La Biche College. Devin was quick-witted, fun to be around, made friends easily, and loved family, the outdoors, Scouts, cooking, and music.

He loved his work at Waste Management as well as roofing. Devin will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on July 6, 2016 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Barrhead, with interment at Meadowview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions toward funeral costs would be greatly appreciated. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.rosegardenchapel.com Rose Garden Chapel, Barrhead, AB, 780 674-4644.

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Coming Events

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Hairstylists for new salon.

403-346-8861 or e-mail gandjmeyer@hotmail.com

CLASSIFICATIONS

CLASSIFICATIONS

Personals

Hair Stylists

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ARAMARK at (Dow Prentiss Plant) about 20-25 minutes out of Red Deer needs hardworking, reliable, honest person w/drivers license, to work 40/hrs. per week w/some weekends, daytime hrs. $15/hr. Floor skills would be an asset. Fax resume w/ref’s to 403-885-7006 or e-mail: lobb-black-valerie @aramark.ca. Attn: Val Black

Professionals

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THE Red Deer Public School District Invites applications for the position of: Accounting Coordinator. For more information about the Red Deer Public School District, visit our web site at: www.rdpsd.ab.ca Applications, with references, should be directed to humanresources@ rdpsd.ab.ca

Restaurant/ Hotel

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EAST 40TH PUB REQ’S F/T or P/T GRILL COOK

CLASSIFIEDS - CANADA DAY Hours & Deadlines Office & Phones CLOSED Friday, July 1, 2016

RED DEER ADVOCATE Publishing Dates Friday, July 1, Saturday July 2 & Monday July 4 Deadline Thursday, June 30, 3 pm PLEASE NOTE:

our NEW Classifieds phone hours are now Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm Regular Deadline 4:30 pm

CALL CLASSIFIEDS 403-309-3300 classifieds@ponokanews.com

Business Opportunities

Apply in person with resume 3811 40th Ave. 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

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NOTICE TO RETAIL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERS Red Deer College is seeking retail or professional service companies interested in occupying space within the new Gary W. Harris Centre for Health, Wellness & Sport. Explore the opportunity to connect your business with RDC students, employees, and external community members who will use this facility.

Visit www.purchasingconnection.ca and search using Reference ID: AB-2016-04075. Companies interested in tenant space should submit an expression of interest by July 28, 2016. Take a look - we’d love to do business with you.

For more information | purchasing@rdc.ab.ca | 403.342.3157

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Trades

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.

JOURNEMAN SHEET METAL MECHANIC req’d Good organizational skills with commercial project experience. Truck provided, competitive rates & benefits. Email resume starmechanical@ xplornet.com

Employment Training

900

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Auctions

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UNRESERVED Real Estate Auction Sale Gary & Bonnie Muzylouski Land Located Near Rimbey, Alberta August 19, 2016 Time: 12:00 Noon

Selling a A Truly Fabulous, Executive Built, Stunning Home, Built in 2013 w/ Attached Garage, Trout Pond, Cabin, Finished Shop & A Beautifully Landscaped Yard.

Open Houses:

Sat., July 23 & Sun., July 31, from 1pm to 4 pm or by Appointment Contact Allen B. Olson at (403) 783-0556.

For More Info Visit our website at www.allenolsonauction.com Sale Conducted by:

Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd. (403) 843-2747 Sale Site 1-855-783-0556 Toll Free Rimbey, Alberta License No. 165690 Email: abolson@telusplanet.net

Event Tickets

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KISS concert tickets, Edmonton, July 12, 2016, section 218, 2 tickets for $100. 403-314-9603

TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300

EquipmentHeavy

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LYLE Gladys Mae July 9, 1921 - Jan. 9, 2016

Anders on the Lake

Timberland

Blackfalds

TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, office, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.

Celebration of her Life.

Casual Come and Go Tea. Saturday, July 9, 2016, 2-4 pm.

Alix Community Hall.

198 ASMUNDSEN AVE Thurs., June 30, 5 -9, Fri., July 1, 12 -8, and Sat., July 2, 10 - 6. Various household items, clothes, etc.

340 TIMOTHY DRIVE Indoor Basement Sale June 28, 29 & 30 Long Weekend July 1, 2 & 3 10 am to 4 pm Many antiques, children & adult clothes, furniture & misc. items.

5404 SOUTH ST., east side of Hwy. 2A: July 1 - 3 Fri. 9-4, Sat. 10-3 Sun. 12-4 Hunting, boating, antiques, home stereo, massage table, 32”tv, wall unit, etc...

Firewood

Out of Town

Sylvan Lake

E. of Innisfail on Hwy. 590 S. on Rng. Rd. 270, Yard Sign 35034 July 1, 2 & 3 Fri. , Sat. & Sun 9 - 5

154 MARINA BAY COURT Thurs. & Fri., June 30 & Convection oven, real barJuly 1, 10 -6, and gain at $350. 403-346-3086 Sat., July 2, 8 - 1.

Classifieds...costs so little Bikes, toys, and misc.

Saves you so much!

Classified Memorials: helping to remember

Announcements informative choice! the

Classifieds 309-3300

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Devonshire 52 DOWNING CLOS MULTI FAMILY July 1 & 2, Fri & Sat. 9-4 Downsizing, books, clothes, lamps & droplighting, packing boxes, misc.

Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

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B.C. Birch, Aspen, Spruce/Pine. Delivery avail.

PH. Lyle 403-783-2275

Household Appliances

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TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 403-314-4300 ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Wednesday and Friday ONLY 2 DAYS A WEEK CLEARVIEW RIDGE CLEARVIEW TIMBERSTONE LANCASTER VANIER WOODLEA/ WASKASOO DEER PARK GRANDVIEW EASTVIEW MICHENER MOUNTVIEW ROSEDALE GARDEN HEIGHTS MORRISROE Call Prodie at 403-314-4301

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Wednesday and Friday ONLY 2 DAYS A WEEK ANDERS BOWER HIGHLAND GREEN INGLEWOOD JOHNSTONE KENTWOOD RIVERSIDE MEADOWS PINES SUNNYBROOK SOUTHBROOKE WEST LAKE WEST PARK Call Tammy at 403-314-4306

CARRIERS NEEDED For CENTRAL ALBERTA LIFE 1 day a week INNISFAIL PENHOLD LACOMBE SYLVAN LAKE OLDS BLACKFALDS PONOKA STETTLER Call Sandra at 403- 314-4303

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED INNISFAIL 6 DAYS A WEEK BY 6:30 AM Call Joanne at 403- 314-4308

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NEWS

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Trump zeroing in on VP pick

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has begun formally vetting prospective vice-presidential picks.

The New York billionaire is considering former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama among what he previously descri bed as a short list of possible running mates. Their inclusion was confirmed by people with direct knowledge of the vetting process who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the situation publicly.

Pence spokesman Marc Lotter confirmed Friday that the Republican governor will meet with Trump over the weekend, describing the meeting as consistent with other meetings Trump is having with GOP party leaders in the run-up to the national convention.

Trump begins the vetting process with less than three weeks before the start of the Republican National Convention, when he said he would publicly unveil his pick.

Gingrich and Christie, who both received vetting paperwork in the last 24 hours, emerged as a prominent Trump allies in recent months, even as the presumptive nominee faced deep and sustained skepticism from many GOP leaders. Trump’s relationship with other would-be running mates was badly strained in the bruising Republican primary season, leaving him with a small pool of willing and qualified candidates.

Trump on Thursday acknowledged Christie was under consideration.

“I’m certainly looking at him and I always will. Whether it’s for that or something else,” Trump told conservative radio host Howie Carr. He later described Pence as “somebody we respect a lot” and has consistently described Sessions, 69, as one of his most valued allies on Capitol Hill.

Pence has strong backing among many evangelical leaders in the Republican Party, although he faces a difficult re-election battle in Indiana, due in part to his support for socially conservative policies. Pence cannot serve as Trump’s running mate and run for re-election at the same time.

While formal vetting did not begin

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Household Furnishings

MATTRESS & Box spring, single, Sears Country Rest Gold, $200. 403-346-7825

WANTED

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

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Stereos TV's, VCRs

CASSETTE / CD player, Sony (mini hi-À component system) $125.

403-346-7825

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Misc. for Sale

100 VHS movies, $75 for all. 403-885-5020 2 ELECTRIC LAMPS, $20.

403-885-5020 38 ISSUES of LIFE magazines, dating back to 1937. $5 each. 403-340-1769 AIR CONDITIONER, window style, Maytag, 8000 BTU, like new with remote and side curtains. $150. 403-341-9443 AIR CONDITIONER, window style, Maytag, 6000 BTU,hardly used, includes and side curtains. $100. 403-341-9443 COLEMAN Camp stove, 2 burner Propane, older, with stand. $30. 587-876-2914 TABLETOP bbq, $30.

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Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Donald Trump protesters chant outside the Western Conservative Summit on Friday in Denver. Three people were arrested after clashes between Trump supporters and opponents. Police moved in outside the summit after a man grabbed proTrump bumper stickers from a woman selling them outside the city’s convention center, ripped some and threw them in her face. A pushing match followed and people spilled into the street. until this week, Trump told The Associated Press last month he’d narrowed his vice-presidential list to “a very good list of five or six people.”

His vice-presidential pick could be crucial to easing the concerns of Republicans who worry about his lack of political experience, as well as his temperament to be commander in chief. Tapping a political insider would also be a way for Trump to signal a willingness to work with the party establishment he has thoroughly bashed even after emerging as the presumptive nominee.

Many have already ruled out consideration, including Florida Gov. Rick Scott and primary rival Marco Rubio, a Florida senator seeking re-election.

“I have never sought, will not seek

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DANBY air conditioner, new in box, 8000 btu, with remote, Àts in window, $200. 403-358-5568

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rentals CLASSIFICATIONS

Condos/ Townhouses

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SEIBEL PROPERTY ONE MONTH FREE RENT

6 locations in Red Deer, well-maintained townhouses, lrg, 3 bdrm, 1/2 1 bath, 4 + 5 appls.

Westpark, Kentwood, Houses/ Highland Green, Riverside Meadows. Rent starting at Duplexes SHOES, ladies size 37, $1095. SD $500. For more summer Áat slingback, 2 + 1 BDRM home, with lrg info, phone 403-304-7576 Rieker, anti-stress. Off or 403-347-7545 garage. $1600/mo. + d.d. white leather. Sides are & utils. N/S, not pets, Avail SOUTHWOOD PARK open weave, worn once.

Aug. 1. 403-347-1563 3110-47TH Avenue, Regular $185. Asking $80.

2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, 587-876-2914 3 BDRM., 2 baths, 2400 generously sized, 1 1/2 Something for Everyone sq.ft. $1300. Avail. July 1. baths, fenced yards, Everyday in Classifieds 403-505-8310 full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets.

GRANDVIEW 4 bdrm.,, STEP Ladder, 6’ Feather www.greatapartments.ca 3 bath 5 appls. , fenced, light aluminum, no tray, N/S, $1250./mo. + util. $20. 587-876-2914 403-350-4230 Manufactured WATER HOSE REEL, Homes $35. 403-885-5020

DESKTOP water dispenser, new, has removable ice stick, $15; and child’s suitcase by Samsonite, good cond., $15. 403-314-9603

Travel Packages

1900

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone.

Make your travel plans now.

Wanted To Buy

1930

WANTING TO BUY: Electric Frying Pan. 6” or 7” 403-986-2004

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

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Condos/ Townhouses

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2 BDRM Units AC 6 Appls Parkade Elevator Rent Starts$1200. 403-350-0989 Start your career!

See Help Wanted 2 BDRM. 1400 sq. ft. 2009 condo w/att. single garage, Ironstone Way Ref’s req’d.

No pets, $1500. utils.

403-728-3688 2 BDRM. townhouse/ condo, 5 appls., 2 blocks from Collicutt Centre. $1150/mo. + utils., inclds. condo fees. 403-616-3181

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WELL-MAINT. 2 bdrm. mobile home close to Joffre $810 inclds. water, 5 appl.

403-348-6594

3050

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300 Contractors

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GLENDALE

2 Bdrm. 4-plex, 4 appls., $925. incl. sewer, water & garbage. D.D. $650, Avail. now or July 1.

403-304-5337

GLENDALE

Suites

3060

MORRISROE MANOR Rental incentives avail.

1 & 2 bdrm. adult bldg. only, N/S, No pets.

403-596-2444

NEW Glendale reno’d 1 & 2 3 Bdrm. 4-plex, 4 appls., bdrm. apartments, rent $975. incl. sewer, water & $750, last month of lease garbage. D.D. $650, Avail. free, immed. occupancy. now or July 1. 403-304-5337 403-596-6000

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

Suites

3060

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).

Plumbing & Heating

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the so-called “Bridgegate” political retribution scandal could complicate his 2016 prospects.

Gingrich, 73, who ran for president in 2012, served as House speaker from 1995 to 1999. He has political baggage as well, having been married three times and lived in Washington for decades.

And Pence, 57, a first-term governor who served in Congress for more than a decade, was a leading backer of Indiana’s 2015 “religious freedom” law that allowed private business owners to deny services to same-sex couples.

Facing a national backlash, Pence revised the law just a week after he first signed it.

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4000-4190

Realtors & Services

4010

Rental incentives avail.

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S, No pets.

403-596-2444

VICTORIA PARK

HERE TO HELP & HERE TO SERVE Call GORD ING at RE/MAX real estate central alberta 403-341-9995

BLACKFALDS, $500, all inclusive. 403-358-1614

Offices

2 bdrm in Clean, quiet, newly reno’d adult building.

Rent $900 S.D. $700.

Avail. immed. Near hospital. No pets. 403-318-3679

3110

Downtown OfÀce

Large waiting room, 2 ofÀces & storage room, 403-346-5885

Pasture

Houses For Sale

4020

COZY MOBILE

on it’s own lot, 3 bdrms., 1 bath, 1212 sq. ft., white cabinets in kitchen, enclosed att. deck, fenced, Priced at $179,900.

Immed. possession. 34 Parkland Dr. Sylvan Lake.

Margaret Comeau RE/MAX 403.391.3399

Contractors

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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

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 Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

Painters/ Decorators

1310

JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

Free Est. 403-872-8888 LAUREL TRUDGEON Residential Painting and Colour Consultations.

403-342-7801.

TUSCANY PAINTING 403-598-2434

Lots For Sale

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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.

PASTURE

CLASSIFICATIONS GORGEOUS

5000-5300

Motorcycles

5080

1370

1290

1180

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wheels

3190

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Industrial Property

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Reduced, $424,900, next to new, 2 storey, all newly GLENDALE, 2 bdrm., Mobile DALE’S HOME RENO’S JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER reno’d, total of 3,009 sq. ft., INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS $850/mo., $850 D.D., Exc. @ Reno’s, Plumb Pro Lot 4 bdrm., 4 bath, triple Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. Free estimates for all your and 1 bdrm. $765/mo, reno needs.

403-506-4301 Geary 403-588-2619 garage, newly fenced with oilÀeld service $765. DD. N/S, and landscaped, new PADS $450/mo. companies, other small Classifieds...costs so little no pets, no partiers. deck, 163 Barrett Drive.

Brand new park in Lacombe. businesses and individuals Elite Retreat, Finest 403-346-1458 Saves you so much!

Margaret Comeau Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., RW Smith, 346-9351 Roofing in VIP Treatment.

RE/MAX 403.391.3399 LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. 2 bath. As Low as $75,000.

10 - 2am Private back entry SUITES. 25+, adults only Down payment $4000. Call Something for Everyone 403-341-4445 PRECISE ROOFING LTD. n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 at anytime. 403-588-8820 Entertainment Everyday in Classifieds 15 Yrs. Exp., Ref’s Avail.

Start your career!

Construction WCB covered, fully CELEBRATIONS See Help Wanted DANCE DJ SERVICES Licensed & Insured.

HAPPEN EVERY DAY 587-679-8606 403-896-4869 HICKORY DICKORY IN CLASSIFIEDS Misc.

DECKS QUALITY work at an For all your decking needs.

Services Buying or Selling affordable price. Joe’s Wood or low maint.

Flooring your home?

RooÀng. Re-rooÀng composite. Warranty. specialist. Fully insured.

Check out Homes for Sale 5* JUNK REMOVAL Insurance mmurphy@decks.ca claims welcome. in Classifieds NEED FLOORING DONE? Property clean up 505-4777 (403) 348-1285 10 yr. warranty on all work.

Don’t pay the shops more.

403-350-7602 Celebrate your life Over 20 yrs. exp. with a Classified Call Jon 403-848-0393 Seniors’ ANNOUNCEMENT

FANTASY SPA

RARE OPPORTUNITY 2 CLEARVIEW MEADOWS 4 plexes, side by side, $616,000. ea. 403-391-1780

QUEEN’S BUSINESS PARK New industrial bay, 2000 sq. ft. footprint, $359,000. or for Rent. 403-391-1780

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North Red Deer. 10 cow/calf pairs, no bulls, no yearlings. 403-346-5885

4100

REVENUE PROPERTY @ IT’S FINEST 4-Plex’s, Innisfail Location Central Alberta’s Largest • 4612 - 56 St., Car Lot in Classifieds 2 bdrm. units. $529,900.

• 5612 - 49A Ave., 3 bdrm. units. $499,000.

You can sell your guitar Lister! Peggy Lane, Assoc. for a song...

Brokers, Coldwell Banker or put it in CLASSIFIEDS Ontrack Realty and we’ll sell it for you!

403-872-3350

3090

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 leasing@rentmidwest.com Plaza Apartments

MICHENER Hill condos Phase 3 NEW 4th Ár. corner suite, 1096 sq. ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bath, a/c, all appls, underground parking w/storage, recreational amenities, extended care centre attached, deck.

403-227-6554 to 4 pm. weekdays or 588-8623 anytime. Pics avail. on Kijji.

Income Property

PENHOLD 1 bdrm., 4 appls., inclds. heat & water, no pets, $760/mo. 348-6594

THE NORDIC

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CLASSIFICATIONS

2 bdrm. apt. w/balcony, adults only, no pets heat/water incld. $875.

403-346-5885

PENHOLD, deluxe 3 bdrm., hrdwd. Árs., inclds. heat and water, $1100. 403-348-6594

Condos/ Townhouses

homes

Opposite Hospital

CITY VIEW APTS.

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3050

ADULT 2 BDRM. spacious suites 3 appls., heat/water incl’d., ADULT ONLY BLDG, no pets, Oriole Park. 403-986-6889

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Accounting

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

STUDIO ACROSS from park, APARTMENT SALE! 2 bdrm. 4-plex, 1 1/2 bath, All inclusive senior living.

4 appls. Rent $925/mo.

Avail. for immed. occupancy 1 BDRM. suite across from d.d. $650. Avail. now or hospital. Own washer & dryer, from $1849. Call to book a July 1. 403-304-5337 tour 403-309-1957 N/S. No pets. $900 CLEARVIEW: TWO utils. incl’d. Avail. immed.

Classifieds WEEKS FREE + $150.

403-347-5206 392-8197 Your place to SELL move-in, 4 plex, 2 bdrm.

Your place to BUY + den (bdrm), $975.mo. 2 BDRM. lrg. suite adult n/s, no pets. 403-391-1780 bldg, free laundry, very clean, quiet, Avail. now or Rooms JULY 1. $900/mo., S.D. For Rent $650. 403-304-5337

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and do not want to be considered for vice-president,” Rubio wrote on Facebook.

Trump said last month, and has repeated in the weeks since, he preferred someone with political experience to help him guide his agenda through Washington.

“I think that’s good for a number of reasons. No. 1, if you win, which hopefully we will. I want help with — you know, I want a hand with legislation, getting things through. And if you bring a business person — we don’t need another business person,” Trump said.

Christie, 53, was vetted four years ago by 2012 nominee Mitt Romney’s research team. The Christie administration’s more recent involvement in

Services

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HELPING HANDS Home Supports for Seniors.

Cooking, cleaning, companionship. At home or facility. 403-346-7777

Yard Care

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YARD CARE Call Ryan @ 403-348-1459

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OPEN HOUSE SERGE’S HOMES July 2 & 3 , 1 - 5 6325 61 AVE RED DEER

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TO ADVERTISE YOUR PROPERTY HERE!

PARADISE

Reduced, $599,000, country living, 3 bdrm., lrg. huge master, overlooking city and mountains, 2 family rooms, 1 games room, dbl. att. garage, 2 paved driveway, gorgeous landscaping, Margaret Comeau RE/MAX 403.391.3399

Loaded, only 44,600 kms.

MINT CONDITION $7600. o.b.o.

(403)318-4653 Red Deer

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EQUALIZER Hitch kit, 750 lbs. (shank, head, arm, ball) $75.

403-346-7825 LIFT KING 8000 lb. 4 post car lift. $3500. NEW, $2400. Àrm. 403-357-8467 RUSTIC cargo box carrier with 2” receiver. $25.

403-342-1980

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Saturday, July 2, 2016

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The ideal galley kitchen DAVID FERGUSON CREATIVE SPACE

What is left to be written about the lowly Galley kitchen that has not already been written?

At one time, almost everyone has worked in a galley kitchen, whether that was in the grandmother’s Art Deco-style apartment, or at almost every other apartment built between that time and the early 1980Æs.

Even today, a Galley style is the kitchen of choice in newly-built, narrow terrace homes that are equipped with a small to medium-sized kitchen. The main reason they remain popular today is their efficient layout which is ideal for a one-cook kitchen.

The Galley kitchen may also be referred to as a Walk-Through kitchen. It is characterized by two parallel countertops with a walkway in between them. Most often, one side of the kitchen features the major electrical appliances of a fridge and stove, for example, and the other side features the main plumbing areas; the sink and dishwasher, to name two.

A Galley’s design will make the best use of every square inch of space.

Because there are usually no corner cabinets to add to the cabinetry budget, they can be the cheapest option for a stylish kitchen.

In 2016, any kitchen has to be a highly functional space because of the changing demographic and wide range of cultural diversity, changes in technology and how a kitchen operates, and changes in attitude about our Earth and how we use its resources.

In a small home, a Galley design is, without a doubt, the most functional and efficient type. A galley is essentially a corridor, and the kitchen that shares its name has become functional, transformed into wholly useable and often beautiful space.

Few Galley kitchens have an eat in area, and most often abut the dining room. But, in terms of meal preparation, it is one of the most efficient layouts. It incorporates all its essential elements on either side of the narrow area, making good use of all available square footage.

1. In their original form, Galley kitchens can appear boring because, by definition, they are linear and straight, with little relief in surface materials.

When designing the new cabinets for your Galley design, try to alleviate that ennui by combining fullheight cabinets with slightly lower ones, as well as a pleasing balance of shallow and deep cabinets. Particularly when using a solid colour cabinet, you will create a more interesting expanse of space.

2. When renovating and when there is no natural light to penetrate the room directly, there is a danger that the space will feel claustrophobic.

I proposed a few options for this feature kitchen’s design to help alleviate the isolation and darkness of the existing kitchen.

A typical galley design will often have a door opening at each end of the room, emphasizing its en-

closed character. I proposed knocking out a portion of the wall, essentially the corner, and replacing a portion of it with a series of columns that allow light, air and sound to flow freely from space to space.

3. Similarly, if the high overhead cabinets appear overwhelming, a Galley kitchen will feel dark and feel claustrophobic. By combining full-height cupboards with open shelves, along with the new open walls, the space opens up and brightens the shiny light finishes.

Shiny is the biggest trend in kitchens today. In the past, there was always a fear that shiny finishes would quickly mark-up, age, and need to be change.

But advances in technology allow us to use fantastic new finishes designed for the kitchen and bathroom.

Theses easy-to-clean, safe materials can be used on countertops, floors and walls.

A high-gloss surface in the kitchen’s finishes is a sure way to help reflect light and make the space brighter.

4. Remember that the average North American

will do some kind of renovation on their kitchen every ten years, so it is reasonable to assume that fashions will change over time.

The wise renovator will choose classic designs for the most expensive elements of their new kitchen design and save the splurging for accessories that are easily changed as when fashions change.

A highlight of the kitchen design.

The countertops should be carefully chosen for how they are used, not how they look.

5. Always look for green products that will keep you healthy, help you save money in the long run and help us all live a cleaner existence together.

Read more about kitchen 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.

Checklist for that beach house rental

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS REHOBOTH, Del. — My husband and I have vacationed at the beach in Rehoboth, Delaware, with our dogs for many years. We always stayed at a pet-friendly inn, except for one weekend at a condo.

Nobody told us to bring our own bedsheets and towels, though, so an emergency shopping trip was needed before we could go to sleep.

This year we rented a whole house for a week, and we knew not to make that mistake again. But I figured there were less obvious mistakes we could make. Here’s what I learned, with the help of friends who’ve done this a lot.

LINENS

“Bring towels” seems obvious, but there were a couple things I wouldn’t have thought of: Kitchen towels for drying your hands are nice, even if you’re not planning to dry dishes, and while this place supplied a bathmat, not everyplace does. Bring your own pillow if you’re fussy about that sort of thing.

KITCHEN SUPPLIES

What’s supplied with vacation rental kitchens varies enormously, as do different people’s plans for cooking, but here are some general tips.

You’ll probably have plates, cups, glasses and cutlery. But if you’re going to cook, a lot of things that seem basic may not be available. No one leaves their best chef knife at a beach house, so bring your own knives.

Pasta might seem like a simple vacation meal, but you may need to bring a colander. And while our house had both a gas and charcoal grill, there were no implements for cooking on it. The only tongs were made of plastic. We had to poke sausages with regular forks, which is far from ideal. Potholders are also something so basic you don’t think about them, but they might not be in the kitchen.

GROCERIES

The kitchen will likely have some kind of coffee maker but you might want to ask what kind. We brought ground coffee then had to go buy Keurig cups.

If you’re a tea drinker, you’re probably on your own.

If you don’t bring a tea kettle, a Pyrex measuring cup to boil water in the microwave will do in a pinch.

Serious vacation house cooks recommended planning menus in advance because you can’t count on more than maybe salt and pepper in the kitchen.

You can decant basics like cooking oil into smaller jars to save space and money.

Bringing foil, plastic wrap or containers for leftovers might save you some frustration. Our kitchen had plastic containers but no lids.

BATHROOM AND CLEANING

We were told to bring paper goods, so we packed toilet paper, paper towels and tissues. Previous guests had left some of each, so we left ours to pay it forward, but you may not be so lucky, so at least don’t forget the TP. Many liquid hand-soap bottles were also around, but no bar soap, which is probably thrown out by the cleaning staff. Consider bringing dish soap, laundry soap and maybe a cleaning spray.

Remember you won’t have a maid coming in daily.

Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

This photo shows a beach house rental home in Rehoboth, Del. What you need to bring to a vacation rental home may seem obvious, but think through your checklist and make sure to include kitchen items like tongs and a good knife, and even a bar of soap for the shower.

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PETS Packing for your pet for a house is mostly the same as going to a hotel.

Just remember that a “pet-friendly” rental may not be safe for your dog.

You probably have trash cans at home that your dog can’t get into. At this house, the bathroom trash cans were small enough for our pug to get into. And we were fortunate to discover the easy way that even a 15-pound dog could easily push the screen door open because the latch didn’t quite work.

MISCELLANEOUS It’s nice to have a house full of closets instead of everything being crammed into one hotel room.

But those closets may not be full of hangers, so if you care about being unwrinkled on vacation, bring your own. Extension cords or power strips for electronics might come in handy, especially if the house is old.

My biggest regret was forgetting the lap desk that I use for my laptop, which made it less comfortable to post all those vacation photos to make my friends jealous.

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