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Lane Zablocki pokes home a loose puck for the Red Deer Rebels’ first goal Thursday night at the Centrium during Game 4 of the best-of-seven series. The Rebels will be looking to close out the series tonight in Lethbridge. See related story on page 19. See photos on page 35.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Servus Free Family Night Families are invited to explore unplugged games such as tabletop hockey and Crokinole at Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum at the Servus Free Family Night on April 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. See ashfm.ca, or contact 403-341-8614, or info@ashfm.ca.

Red Deer Ramblers Hiking Club AGM The annual meeting of the Red Deer Ramblers Hiking Club will be held at on Monday, April 3, at Kerry Wood Nature. Doors open

THIS DAY IN HISTORY 1733 — Canada’s first lighthouse lit for the first time, at Louisbourg, Nova Scotia.

1776 — Ships carrying 1,124 United Empire Loyalists arrive at Halifax from Boston.

1868 — Founding of the Canadian Postal Service.

1873 — Wreck of the Atlantic, off Halifax Harbour, with the loss of 546; world’s worst 19th Century marine disaster.

1924 — Founding of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) as a separate service.

1948 — The people of Newfoundland vote to join the Dominion of Canada in a second referendum, by a margin of 4% after three years of intense debate

at 6:30 p.m. to buy memberships, see photos and displays of hiking gear by Valhalla Pure Outfitters, and ask questions. Memberships are $10 per person or $20 for family. The meeting, from 7 to 9 p.m. will explain all hikes for 2017, guidelines and other information as well as sign up for extended hikes. David Delafield from the Burman University at Lacombe will present: What’s in My Bag? Routine Equipment to Emergency Equipment. Coffee, tea and cookies provided. You are welcome to bring your own mug. See reddeerramblers.com, or contact rdramblers@gmail.com, or call Bertha at 403-343- 8126.

1992 — NHL Players Association launches players’ strike, first in the National Hockey League’s 75-year history; walkout ends 10 days later; NHLPA claims gains in free agency and licensing rights.

1999 — Creation of the Nunavut Territory, from the former Keewatin and Franklin districts of the Northwest Territories.

2010 — RCMP issues formal apology and provides an undisclosed financial settlement to Zofia Cisowski, mother of Robert Dziekanski, who was tasered to death at Vancouver airport in 2007; the force also donates $20,000 to a scholarship in her son’s name.

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See Pages 23, 24, 33 and 34 HEALTH CARE

Doctor critical of NDP’s funding priorities

BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF

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ne of doctors calling for expansion of Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre agreed with Premier Rachel Notley that the lack of healthcare infrastructure started before the NDP government was elected.

But Dr. Kym Jim said the problem created years ago is being perpetuated by the current government’s funding priorities.

He said Red Deer’s hospital — the largest outside Edmonton and Calgary — has not seen a single bed increase in 15 years. “We have overwhelming data that demonstrates that Central Alberta is being under served. There has been no data that has come forth that has contradicted the data that we put forth as far as the funding inequities in the province,” said Jim on Friday when the hospital was at 111 per cent occupancy.

“There’s a huge dollar inequity that exists in infrastructure spending and behind that there’s a huge program delivery issue. Because of this, patients from Central Alberta have to travel.”

On Thursday, while in Red Deer for the official announcement to build the Red Deer Justice Centre, Notley

also said her government was working with Alberta Health Services to look at the health-care priorities in the region.

Red Deer hospital was identified as an urgent infrastructure priority in 2014 but has since then has dropped off the list. AHS says another study is required.

Jim said doctors are committed to working with AHS to meet the infrastructure and program needs of Central Albertans, and doctors are involved in numerous committees and processes to improve and enhance services and efficiencies.

But the undeniable fact is that Central Alberta has not gotten its fair share of health care infrastructure dollars as its population has grown, he said.

“What needs to be delivered in Red Deer is cardiac catheterization, expansion of surgical services and expansion of programs that support more complex patients. What sense does it make to expand services in Edmonton and Calgary when those services could be delivered closer home.”

Delivering services closer to home where warranted and reasonable is an AHS priority, he said.

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A photo of one of Caroline’s webcam stars.

GRAY JAY

Webcam catches viewers’ imaginations

BY MARY-ANN BARR ADVOCATE STAFF

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n what might be a first in the world, a web camera is streaming live video of a couple of nesting gray jays near Caroline.

Already, since the camera was installed on March 18, 7,000 viewers have seen the birds finish off their intricate nest, and then the female lay a clutch of three eggs last weekend.

Now she’s settled in for the hatch, ex-

pected to occur in about two weeks.

“We’ll have Easter bunnies and Easter jays hatching on Good Friday,” a delighted Myrna Pearman, biologist at the Ellis Bird Farm, said Friday.

Pearman said that a couple approached the bird farm’s booth during the recent Red Deer Sportsman Show to tell them they had some nesting gray jays outside their home near Caroline. Normally gray jay nests are far off in the woods and well above ground.

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RCMP investigating homicide after assault victim dies of injuries

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CMP are investigating a homicide after the victim of a “severe assault” in Red Deer on Wednesday died in hospital.

Police said they were called to a Red Deer apartment about 6:10 a.m. on Wednesday with reports of a man in medical distress. A badly injured 26-year-old Red Deer man was found

and taken to Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre and then flown by STARS to a Calgary hospital.

He was placed on life support but died of his injuries on Thursday. An autopsy on Friday in Calgary determined the man’s death was a homicide.

The man’s name has not been released.

RCMP Major Crimes South is investigating along with Red Deer RCMP General Investigation Section.

It is the city’s second homicide this year.

Lyndon Olsen, 34, was arrested on Feb. 6 in Red Deer and charged with manslaughter with a firearm in connection with the death of Randee Lynn Stewart, 25.

At about 6:15 a.m. on Feb. 1, Red Deer RCMP received a report of possible gunshots in the area of a townhouse complex near 54th Avenue and 43rd Street, followed shortly afterwards by a truck crashing on its way

to Red Deer Regional Hospital on 42nd Street.

RCMP located Stewart in the truck near the hospital, where the motherof-two was taken and later succumbed to her injuries.

RCMP are requesting that anyone with any information about this latest incident contact the Red Deer RCMP complaint line at 403-343-5575. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or online at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS.

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SCHOOL BOARD AMALGAMATION

Merger would create uncertainty: trustee

BY MARY-ANN BARR ADVOCATE STAFF

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he rational for amalgamating the Alberta’s Catholic and public school systems into one doesn’t stand up to scrutiny, says Adriana LaGrange, president of the Alberta Catholic School Trustees’ Association.

LaGrange, who is a trustee of the Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools board, said Friday that, among other things, the cost of implementation would likely outstrip any savings, and it would create a lot of uncertainty.

She was responding to former Progressive Conservative Alberta Education minister David King who this week launched an online campaign IDEA: Inclusive, Diverse Education For All. King, who now lives in Victoria, B.C., was Education minister from 1979 to 1986, and argues that the costs related to running two systems could be rediverted to beneďŹ t students. The administration cost for 17 Catholic school divisions in Alberta last year was $61 million.

He said people across Alberta have expressed concern about the two systems, generally on particular issues such as Gay Straight Alliances, or Catholic schools being built where

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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: David King, former Alberta Education minister, and Adriana LaGrange, president of the Alberta Catholic School Trustees’ Association. there is no public school available.

There would be one-time costs association with integration, but after that there would be money available to reinvest in the education system in the classroom rather than administration, he said. “There’s no formal organization at all. This is an initiative of David King,� he said.

LaGrange said the idea of bringing the two school systems comes up when there are ďŹ scal challenges.

There would be very little to no savings, and perhaps an even larger

cost, to amalgamate, she said.

In 1998 when Ontario reduced the number of overall school boards, it cost $1.2 billion in additional transition costs, she said. “We would still have the same number of students. We would still have the same need for teachers and administrators, and all of that.â€? “The fact that we do have longstanding constitutional rights to Catholic education ‌ we’ve got a distinctive role in Alberta’s public education system. ‌ It’s not respecting the long proud heritage of Catholic

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Pearman went out to have a look and found a perfect situation. The nest was close to the ground, and a power supply as well as an Internet source. With permission, an electronics specialist quickly installed the camera.

The boreal forest bird is known for having adapted to living in cold regions. It is found in every Canadian province and territory. The friendly, tough and clever bird was recently chosen by the Royal Canadian Geographic Society as the preferred candidate to become Canada’s national bird, and suggests Canada’s 150th birthday is a great opportunity to declare it such.

Pearman said the Caroline jays have been dubbed Elizabeth and Philip, after Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip.

Gray jays are very tame and have a great reputation for pilfering food at a campground or if you’re hiking, she said. “The interest has been incredible.

It’s somehow caught the imagination of people. It’s such a rarity to be able to see this,â€? Pearman said, adding that according to the geographic society, the gray jays web cam is likely a world ďŹ rst.

Gray jays typically nest probably 10 to 15 metres up in a tree. They usually way back in the bush. “Everything just aligned,� Pearman said.

Red Deer is just outside the nor-

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Alberta ranks ďŹ fth in the world in education quality, which speaks to the success of the current model, she said. “Why would we be looking at changing that?â€?

Catholic schools are open to accepting all students but they have to accept Catholic (resident) students ďŹ rst, and when there’s room to accept non-Catholic students, the space is made available. “The fact remains that we don’t water down our faith to accept non-resident students.â€?

LaGrange also said that Catholic and public boards do work collaboratively together all the time. They share busing, have joint-use agreements, and joint purchasing agreements for utilities. “What I see being proposed is something that would ‌ cause a monopoly for one group, and really diminish the ability of fully permeated faith as guaranteed to us under the Constitution and under the different acts.â€? “It would probably create a lot of angst, a lot of uncertainty and a lot of chaos for sure when you think in terms of the fact that in Alberta, 173,000 students, which is approximately one-third of all the students in Alberta, attend Catholic schools.â€? barr@reddeeradvocate.com mal range of the gray jay. They are further west and north, so Caroline is prime habitat.

Pearman noted that the photos on the Ellis Bird Farm website are only screenshots from the web camera.

They are not going back and disturbing the nest to get photos, she said. barr@reddeeradvocate.com

HEALTH CARE FROM PAGE 3 The group of local doctors have not requested a meeting with the premier, but have been meeting with local MLAs, Jim said. “We’re willing to work through the process. But at some point in time someone is going to have to answer to the issue as to why the funding inequity issues exist.�

A meeting in February organized by doctors attracted about 400 people. A rally is planned for this spring.

While in Red Deer on Thursday, Notley toured Red Deer Airport where a new runway extension opened three months ago with $6 million in provincial funding over three years. That money was announced in 2015. The City of Red Deer and Red Deer County also helped fund the project. “It’s deďŹ nitely going to help us grow the business as well as be a key economic driver for both the city and the county,â€? said airport CEO Graham Ingham. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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CANADA 150 BIRD COUNT

Birders spot fascinating specimens

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF

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entral Alberta bird watchers have been busy scanning the skies to find 150 species in honour of this country’s 150th birthday.

Surprisingly, 60 species have already been reported, said Red Deer River Naturalists board member Keith Kline. When he came up with the idea for the year-long bird count, Kline thought it could take 12 months to come up with 150 species.

Now he wouldn’t be shocked if the count reaches 150 by July. “That means only 90 species left to find,” added Kline.

Even so, the special 2017 bird count will keep going until Dec. 31, since Kline is among those interested in seeing the year-end total.

About 20 area bird watchers have so far been reporting their sightings to Synkline@gmail.com or the Red Deer River Naturalist website. Kline hopes more people will get involved — especially younger people.

“We don’t have that many bird species here over the winter,” he said, but eager birders have still reported some fascinating specimens. Among

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The common redpoll is among the bird species reported so far in the Canada 150 count. them were a few domestic camouflage experts — a brown creeper, spotted in Kin Kanyon, and a black-backed woodpecker, seen in McKenzie Trails.

Kline said early migrants have starting to arrive, including a bluebird seen on March 16 northeast of

Sundre.

While the bluebirds killed off by a late season snowfall a few years ago have not made a recovery near the Ellis Bird Farm, their population seems to be thriving elsewhere in Central Alberta.

“I see them everywhere — absolutely everywhere,” said Red Deer River Naturalist member Judy Boyd — including near the Medicine River Wildlife Centre south of Spruce View, and along a birding trail near Lousana. “There are so many bluebirds out there it’s amazing!”

Kline holds out hope of seeing a sandhill crane in Alberta. This leggy species is more plentiful in Saskatchewan, where Kline grew up.

He remembers hearing their unique croak-like call. “You would always hear them way before you would see them.”

One bird he’s never seen is a whooping crane, which migrates over east Central Alberta to spend the summers in Wood Buffalo National Park in northern Alberta.

Anyone interested in going on Saturday morning bird-watching tours with Kline can meet at 10 a.m. on April 8 at Kin Kanyon (in the Rotary Park parking lot), on April 15 at the Kerry Wood Nature Center, April 22 at Riverbend Golf Course (in the parking lot at the bottom of the hill before the golf course), and on April 29 at Maskapatoon Park (in the parking lot on west side of Kerry Wood Drive). lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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MY ROOSTER QUILT

Council holds the line on taxes

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF

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nnisfail residents will be spared some tax pain this year.

Council set its tax rates this week and will hold the line, opting for no rate increase.

The province’s school requisition came in 3.3 per cent higher. Even so, the tax bill on a property assessed at $370,300 is only expected to increase $12 this year.

Whether a property owner’s taxes go up depends on whether their assessment increased. However, townwide property values dropped one per cent, meaning most residents will likely see little or no increases.

“We’re pleased to be in a position where we can meet our goals and needs without increasing taxes,” said Mayor Brian Spiller. “The town continues to be financially healthy while being mindful of difficult financial times.”

Taxes are due by June 30.

There was more good news for Innisfail. Council was able to use a $460,190 in 2016 surplus to top up funding for a number of projects that didn’t receive the full amount of funding requested in the 2017 budget.

Reserve funds for fire equipment, the skate park project and road equipment each got $50,000. Another $50,000 will go towards solar equipment for the administration building and $35,000 into a trails reserve. Another $100,000 was set aside for baseball diamond maintenance and $5,000 for a bylaw equipment reserve.

The remaining money will be left in a reserve fund for capital projects.

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Population-losing Rocky Mountain House won’t conduct a census this year.

Town council was considering whether it was worth it to update its population numbers after last year’s federal census counted 6,635, down from the 6,933 recorded in the 2011 federal census, and well below the town’s 2015 count of 7,220.

Having an accurate population count is important for municipalities because a number of provincial and federal grants are doled out on a per capita basis.

The question for council was whether the $15,000 cost of undertaking a municipal census this year was worth it.

Lynn Webster, town director of corporate services, said after crunching the numbers staff determined the loss of population will cost the town

about $9,000 in grant funding.

However, since Parkland Regional Library requisitions based on per capita, the town saves $4,500 there.

“At the end of the day, council advised it’s really not clear if we’re going to have a much greater return on our investment or not,” said Webster. “Because the municipality can choose to do a census any year they want they decided not to spend the $15,000 this year and just go with the federal census.”

A municipal census would likely have turned up a few more residents than the federal count.

Webster said municipalities tend to do more detailed counts.

Whatever the actual number, Rocky has clearly felt the effects of the two-year oil and gas downturn.

“It’s an oil and gas kind of town.

With the economy, we’ve had an increase in vacancy rates and people have left.

“There’s no doubt we will have less than we had before, but what that number is — it’s unclear.”

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Summer village may close informal boat launch

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A man who had 101 dogs seized from his house in southern Alberta has voluntarily surrendered the animals to the Alberta SPCA. Roland Lines of the Alberta SPCA says they went to the home in the Varsity Village area of Lethbridge on March 24, where they found 101 dogs running around inside.

ANIMAL WELFARE

Man surrenders more than 100 dogs after they were seized

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

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ETHBRIDGE — A man who had 101 dogs seized from his house in southern Alberta has voluntarily surrendered the animals to the Alberta SPCA. Roland Lines of the Alberta SPCA says they went to the home in the Varsity Village area of Lethbridge on March 24, where they found 101 dogs running around inside.

Lines says two of the dogs were young, large breed dogs, while the rest were small dogs, mostly chihuahuas and pomeranians, of varying ages and conditions.

He says two needed surgery and the majority need some type of medical treatment.

The investigation is ongoing and charges are possible.

Since the dogs were seized, one had three puppies, so there are now a total of 104 dogs.

Line said when the SPCA seizes animals, there is a 10 day hold period during which time the owner can try to reclaim animals.

“Before the 10 days were up, he decided to voluntarily surrender them to us,” Lines said. “What that means is that we could immediately start

making arrangements for them to be moved over to organizations that do animal adoptions.”

It is unclear at this time how soon the dogs will be available for adoption. They need to be spayed or neutered, and many of them will need a period of veterinary care before they are healthy enough for adoption.

The City of Lethbridge says 12 dogs were signed over to the Lethbridge Animal Shelter on Thursday and will be available for viewing by the public in approximately two weeks, once they have adjusted to their new environment and have a clean bill of health.

It’s not clear how the person got so many animals, Lines said, and they may never find out.

“Our investigation is focusing on distress the dogs were experiencing and the care, or lack of it, from the owner,” he said. “We may never collect the evidence that would tell us how they acquired the dogs, how many were acquired from outside versus how many were bred outside the house.”

The Alberta SPCA relies on calls from the public when an animal may be in distress. In this case, the animals were seized after someone called with concerns about the dogs’ welfare.

n informal boat launch in Norglenwold might be closed to vehicles.

For many years, an undeveloped road allowance off the village’s Sylvan Lane Road has been used as a boat launch.

However, there have been complaints about parking and traffic, and questions about the environmental impact of using the spot, which is not well maintained, to launch boats.

About 30 residents gathered at the summer villages administration office in Sylvan Lake for a public hearing on a bylaw to put up barricades blocking vehicles from May 30 to Aug. 31. Barricades would be removed Sept. 1 to May 29, which would allow for anglers to drive onto the lake.

Summer villages chief administrative officer Phyllis Forsyth said about a dozen people spoke at the public hearing, evenly split between for and against.

The three-person village council did not make a decision on whether to limit access, tabling the bylaw to its

April 28 meeting.

“It’s very contentious for the community,” said Forsyth. “Council wants to make sure they’re doing the best thing for the community.

“They’re taking their time to ponder everything that was said today.”

The launch is popular early in the season when people are putting their boats in the water for the season. It has also attracted overflow from Sylvan Lake on busy days.

“We have very limited parking so it does create some parking problems for us,” she said, adding the village office receives complaints every year.

There are also concerns about the possibility of invasive water species finding their way into the lake. At established boat launches, the province has posted signs about the dangers of zebra mussels and have done spot checks.

One resident, who has lived in the village for more than 30 years, said he wrote a letter in opposition.

“I’m upset because it’s just one more access that’s closing,” said the man, who did not want to be identified. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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Man jailed for life for stabbings

Talks continue on apology: Notley

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DMONTON — The daughter of one of two men stabbed to death in a grocery warehouse confronted her father’s killer Friday before he was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years.

Patricia Harris made a point of staring directly at Jayme Pasieka as she shared her rage and sadness in an Edmonton courtroom.

“I cannot understand why your murdered my father,” she said in a loud and confident voice as she read her victim impact statement.

“Why did you have to stab him so many times? He was in so much pain.

He was already bleeding out so much after eight, nine, 10 stab wounds from your Grim Reaper blades.”

Pasieka, who has schizophrenia, attacked and killed Fitzroy Harris, 50, and Thierno Bah, 41, at a Loblaw grocery warehouse where they all worked on Feb. 28, 2014. Four others were badly injured.

A jury earlier this month found him guilty of first-degree murder, attempted murder and aggravated assault.

Before the sentence was handed

down, court heard from some of the victims’ relatives.

Harris was asked to edit her statement before she gave it. Outside court, she said she removed parts in which she compared Pasieka to Satan.

N i n e - y e a rold Kiara Har- JAYME PASIEKA ris said her grandfather was a nice man who didn’t deserve to die.

“Ever since my papa died there has always been an empty spot in me,” she said in her hand-printed statement read in court.

Djenaba Haidara, the wife of Bah, said their four children pine for the love of their father. One son has been so despondent, he attempted suicide.

“My son wants to die. He wants to be with his father,” she said in a statement read out in French.

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found sentences must take into account the effects of mental illness.

Pasieka, 33, stared into space during the hearing and showed no emotion when the sentence was handed down.

Outside court, Goddard said Pasieka will probably spend the rest of his life in custody.

“For principles of fundamental justice, you just shouldn’t sentence a mentally ill accused to the same level of responsibility as someone who is not,” she said.

Much of the case focused on whether Pasieka was capable of planning the attack and intended to kill his co-workers.

Pasieka testified in his own defence that he had given up on life, was hearing voices and hoped that if he stabbed people he would get the help he needed.

A forensic psychiatrist testified that Pasieka would have understood that inflicting severe injury on someone would have led to death. The psychiatrist also said Pasieka was capable of making choices.

Justice Donna Shelley of Court of Queen’s Bench said she will recommend that Pasieka serve his sentence at the federal psychiatric facility in Saskatoon.

She expressed her condolences to the families for the tremendous amount of pain and anxiety they have suffered.

“The effects are profound and ongoing,” she said. “I hope people will seek help.”

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Tickets for the annual Red Deer Regional Health Foundation lottery have been on sale for three weeks and the final draw for the dream home and other prizes will be made July 7.

Alaine Martin, events manager with the foundation, said tickets sales have been a bit slower compared to last year, but it’s still early.

“We’ve got two-and-a-half months left to sell tickets, but we want to keep it forefront of everybody’s minds. Help supporting the hospital would be very much appreciated,” Martin said.

Proceeds from this year’s lottery will fund the purchase of 25 to 30 advanced surface therapeutic beds depending on ticket sales. The beds will replace basic hospital beds that are getting old.

The 2017 lottery has 145 prizes to

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DMONTON — Premier Rachel Notley says Alberta can’t commit to any formal apology for the ’60s Scoop without talking to indigenous families about how to make the gesture meaningful.

She says what happened was traumatic and the effects on families still reverberate and need to be addressed.

“It’s not just a matter … of getting up and apologizing,” Notley said Friday.

“It’s really something that should be the outcome of some very meaningful engagement and discussion with the people who were victims of the Scoop. Our government will now engage in conversations with a number of different representatives of indigenous groups to determine what they think is the best way forward.

“Then we’ll talk about what it would look like after we’ve done that.

Not before.”

Indigenous Relations Minister Richard Feehan is meeting with affected groups.

An estimated 20,000 indigenous children were taken by child welfare agents starting in the 1960s and put into the care of non-indigenous families — both in Canada and the United States — on the premise they would receive better care. be won valued at $1.1 million.

Martin said this year there are fewer prizes, but they are bigger prizes, including more furniture packages on display in the dream home.

The dream home, built by Sorento Custom Homes and valued at $839,900, features 3,494 square feet of finished living space. The impressive bungalow has a unique modern exterior and vaulted ceiling, a screened room to bring the outdoors inside, an airy fitness room enclosed with a glass wall, a kitchen with butler pantry and walk-through storage pantry, and much more.

The dream home is open daily from 1 to 5 p.m. until April 30. From May 1 to June 18 it will be open Wednesday to Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

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CRIME

Minister’s husband not criminally responsible

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Seven-year term for trafficking girl, 14

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ALIFAX — His name was Owen, but he called himself Staxx — street-slang for a pile of money.

She was 14 when she met him online, at a vulnerable time in her life, and they talked regularly through Instagram and Snapchat. Eventually, the 20-year-old took her to meet his parents in East Preston, N.S. Not long after, however, the sexual assaults, threats, violence and prostitution started.

In Halifax provincial court Friday, Owen Ross Gibson-Skeir, now 21, was sentenced to seven years in prison.

He was arrested a year ago and pleaded guilty in December to three charges — two counts related to human trafficking and one count of sexual assault.

“There is nothing more heinous, more offensive and degrading than the selling of children for sexual services,” Crown attorney Catherine Cogswell told court. “That’s as low as humanity gets.”

When Gibson-Skeir was charged, an investigator in Halifax said it had been decades since such a young victim of prostitution had come forward to seek help from police.

“Human trafficking is a combination of physical and emotional torture,” Cogswell told the court.

“How does a person recover from being bought and sold and emotionally, physically and sexually tortured? I’m not sure. But I do have hope for the young women coming forward now.”

The girl sat at the back of the courtroom with her parents. She chose not to make a victim impact statement.

Gibson-Skeir sat motionless Friday while the statement of facts was read into the court record, a swarm of tattoos climbing up the side of his neck and a tiny, blue butterfly fluttering just below his right eye. He declined to say anything when asked if he would like to address the court.

The young victim met Gibson-Skeir in late 2015, and by January of 2016 he was her pimp, the Crown attorney told court Friday.

For two months, the girl was forced into the sex trade by a man who described himself as a member of the Blood gang in East Preston, a half-hour drive east of Halifax, Cogswell said.

Gibson-Skeir took explicit photos of the girl, posted them on a classified website and then arranged all of her liaisons — mostly at local hotels and an apartment.

He took all of the money she earned, and she took to stealing food and clothing.

To keep her in line, he slapped her face, pulled her hair, slammed her against a refrigerator and choked her so forcefully that it left his handprint on her throat, the Crown lawyer said.

As for the men the girl had sex with, they would often ask how old she was.

“No one did anything about it,” said Cogswell.

“This is one of the more shocking aspects of this case.”

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Owen Gibson-Skeir, Nova Scotia´s first convicted human trafficker, arrives at provincial court in Halifax on Friday.

ALIFAX — The husband of Nova Scotia’s immigration minister is undergoing a 45-day psychiatric assessment after being declared not criminally responsible for allegedly assaulting, threatening and choking his wife on New Year’s Eve. Chris Hansen of the Public Prosecution Service said Friday that Maroun Diab was deemed not criminally responsible after undergoing an earlier psychiatric evaluation.

The results of the current assessment will be provided to the Criminal Review Board, which will decide how to proceed, she said.

“He was sent for a 45-day assessment and then he will come back to the Criminal Review Board and they will decide the next steps,” she said.

Diab had been released on a series of conditions in January, including one prohibiting him from having any contact with his wife, Lena Diab, and two other people. His lawyer, Mark Knox, said at the time that he was later admitted to hospital under the province’s Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act. He also faced two counts of threatening two other people.

Halifax police said he was arrested early New Year’s Day after they received a call shortly before midnight from the Diabs’ home near Mount Saint Vincent University.

Lena Diab later described the incident as a “very tragic, sad, private and personal matter,” and publicly thanked the community for supporting her and her family of four children and one grandchild.

Diab’s office referred questions Friday to the Liberal caucus office, which did not respond to requests for comment.

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LIBYA

Canadian troops operating in east Mosul against ISIL

Canadian loses family members

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TTAWA — Canadian special forces have taken a more active role in the battle for Mosul, where weeks of bloody fighting have failed to dislodge the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

National Defence revealed the shift on Friday as the Liberal government announced it was extending the current mission in Iraq until the end of June.

The hope is that the battle for Mosul will be over by then, at which point the government will have a better handle on the long-term needs in Iraq and change Canada’s contribution as required.

“There is nobody at this juncture that can really determine or predict exactly what will happen and how it would happen,” said Gen. Jonathan Vance, Canada’s chief of the defence staff.

“So this is a wise move that allows us to carry on.”

In the meantime, some of the nearly 200 Canadian special forces in northern Iraq have entered east Mosul to help Iraqi government forces secure that part of the city.

They are also providing some assistance to Iraqi forces fighting in the western half of the city, officials say, through the identification of targets and other tactical support from east Mosul.

That represents a significant shift — the Canadians had largely avoided Mosul and spent little time with the Iraqi military, working instead with Kurdish forces to the north and east.

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Children wait as their mother collects food being distributed in a neighbourhood recently retaken by Iraqi security forces from Islamic State militants on the western side of in Mosul, Iraq, Friday. what,” Vance said. “That is, we went from mentoring, training, advising and assisting Kurds to other Iraqi security forces.”

The current mission, launched last year, saw the Liberal government withdraw Canadian fighter jets from the U.S.-led bombing campaign against ISIL, but triple the number of special forces in northern Iraq.

It also added a helicopter detachment to transport and resupply those soldiers as well as a 50-person intelligence unit, and kept two surveillance planes and a refuelling aircraft in the region.

The mission had been set to expire on Friday.

The battle for Mosul is expected to take several more weeks, if not months, as Iraqi forces engage in bloody house-to-house fighting to push the extremist group from the country’s second-largest city.

Military commanders have warned that victory in Mosul won’t mark the end of ISIL in Iraq, as most expect it to abandon conventional military fighting in favour of terror tactics like suicide bombings and IEDs. That will require different training and support from the international community, which to this point has been largely focused on helping Iraqi and Kurdish forces fight ISIL as a regular military force.

DEFENCE

Liberals defend Canadian military spending

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TTAWA — The Trudeau government has sent its strongest signals yet that Canada does not plan to bow to U.S. pressure to dramatically increase what it spends on defence.

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned at his first NATO meeting in Brussels on Friday that the Trump administration wants allies to draw up plans for boosting defence spending to two per cent of GDP by 2024.

“Our goal should be to agree at the May leaders’ meeting that, by the

end of the year, all allies will have either met the pledge guidelines or will have developed plans that clearly articulate how,” Tillerson said.

Those plans are to include annual milestones that countries will be expected to meet on their way to attaining the two per cent target, which all NATO members agreed to work towards in 2014.

The Liberal government is currently working on a new defence policy, which is expected to be released before Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets Donald Trump and other NATO leaders in Brussels in May. Officials have said the policy

will include a long-term plan for increased funding for the Canadian military, whose $19-billion budget currently accounts for only one per cent of GDP. But neither Prime Minister Justin Trudeau nor Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland referenced the pending defence policy when asked Friday about the Trump administration’s calls for a spending plan.

Rather, in separate comments, both Trudeau and Freeland repeated the government’s previous argument there are ways other than money to measure Canada’s military contributions.

ORONTO — A Canadian man who tried to organize an aid shipment to relatives stranded in a conflict-ridden area of Libya says he recently found out most of his family members had died during his fruitless efforts to send them food and water.

Ali Hamza of Mississauga, Ont., had flown to Turkey with his wife and children last month in a bid to mobilize relief efforts for the residents of Ganfouda, a militant-controlled neighbourhood in the city of Benghazi that has been besieged by Libyan army troops that answer to a powerful commander.

Amnesty International has raised the alarm over the situation in Ganfouda, saying residents had been trapped there for months with dwindling food and fuel supplies.

Hamza spent nearly a month in Turkey attempting to partner with an NGO to send in a delivery of food and water, but the precarious security situation kept the aid shipment on the ground.

Two weeks ago, Hamza says he got the devastating news that five of the six family members he was trying to help had died.

He says one brother and one sister died on Feb. 25 during a bombing attack in Ganfouda that he learned of later, adding they had been living on tree bark and rain water in the weeks before their deaths.

On Mar. 18, Hamza says his elderly mother and three remaining siblings boarded a bus in a bid to flee to a safer part of Benghazi, only to be ambushed on their way out. His mother, a brother and a sister all died, he said, adding only one sister survived and is being detained.

Hamza said the news came as a crushing end to an already upsetting trip.

“In the plane, maybe three times I cried very loud,” he said of the return journey from Turkey. “We lost family.

We lost the grandmother of our children, we lost uncles and aunts.”

Hamza had called on the Canadian government to take a more active role in providing aid and support to Ganfouda and expressed disappointment at the lack of strong public statements from Ottawa on the plight of those stranded in the area.

Libya has been beset by violence and chaos since the ouster and death of longtime strongman Moammar Gadhafi in a 2011 civil war.

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Three arrested in fire that collapsed overpass

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TLANTA — Three people were arrested Friday in connection with a raging fire that collapsed an elevated portion of Interstate 85 in Atlanta and shut down the heavily travelled route through the heart of the city.

Deputy Insurance Commissioner Jay Florence said Basil Eleby faces a charge of criminal damage to property, and Sophia Bruner and Barry Thomas each were charged with criminal trespass.

“We believe they were together when the fire was set and Eleby is the one who set the fire,” Florence told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Florence would not discuss how the fire was started or why, saying those details would be released as the investigation progresses.

Traffic was bumper-to-bumper on streets near the shut-down portion of the interstate as drivers were forced to take a detour the day after the blaze.

The collapse took place a few miles north of downtown, and the effects could fall most heavily on commuters from Atlanta’s densely populated northern suburbs. They will have to find other routes to work or ride mass transit.

Connie Bailey-Blake, of Dacula, 37 miles northeast of Atlanta, waited for a MARTA commuter train to reach her job downtown. She typically drives, often by way of the interstate.

“I’m supposed to be at work at 9 a.m. and it’s 9:15 a.m.,” Bailey-Blake said. “The first few days are going to be difficult. This will be my new life.”

Amelia Ford picked a new route to work by car and said it took her 45 minutes to travel 3 miles from her Atlanta home to the nearest open onramp to the interstate.

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Smoke billows from a section of an overpass that collapsed from a large fire on Interstate 85 in Atlanta, Thursday. Witnesses say troopers were telling cars to turn around on the overpass because they were concerned about its integrity. Minutes later, the overpass collapsed. sioner Russell McMurry said 350 feet of highway will need to be replaced in both directions on I-85, which carries about 400,000 cars a day through the city and is one of the South’s most important north-south routes.

He said repairs will take months but declined to be more specific.

The collapse effectively “puts a cork in the bottle,” Georgia State Patrol Commissioner Mark McDonough said.

The fire broke out Thursday afternoon in an area used to store stateowned construction materials and equipment, sending flames and smoke high into the air. Fire authorities said

they had not determined how the blaze started.

McMurry said his department stored coils of plastic conduit used in fiber optic networks beneath the span but insisted they were noncombustible.

No injuries were reported from the fire and collapse. Firefighters shut down the section of highway before it gave way, and made it to safety themselves after hearing the road cracking and seeing concrete go flying, authorities said.

In the meantime, MARTA increased rail service and said additional staff would be on hand to

help passengers figure out how to get where they’re going.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao promptly released $10 million for the initial repair work, and the Federal Highway Administration promised more in emergency repair funds. Officials gave no estimate of how much the job would cost.

Built in 1953 and renovated in 1985, the span scored high in its most recent inspection, receiving a rating of 94.6 out of 100 in 2015, said Natalie Dale, a spokeswoman for the Georgia Transportation Department.

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Top prosecutor rebukes Supreme Court power grab

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enezuela’s chief prosecutor broke with the government Friday and rebuked a Supreme Court decision stripping congress of its last vestiges of power, showing a crack in the embattled administration of socialist President Nicolas Maduro amid a torrent of international condemnation over what many decried as a major step toward dictatorship.

In a shocking pronouncement, long-time government loyalist Luisa Ortega Diaz said it was her “unavoidable historical duty” as the nation’s top judicial authority to denounce what she called a “rupture” of the constitutional order in the court ruling against the opposition-controlled National Assembly.

“We call for reflection so that the democratic path can be retaken,” she said to the loud applause of aides gathered around her.

The statement gave a major boost to the opposition, some of whom spent the day sparring with riot police and gearing up for what they hope will be nationwide protests Saturday.

A defiant Maduro defended the Supreme Court in an appearance on state television and said the opposition would be left with “their cold champagne, uncorked.”

But he also called for renewed dialogue between the government and opposition as the only way to resolve Venezuela’s political crisis.

“I’m ready with whoever is willing,” he said.

The Supreme Court ruled late Wednesday that as long as lawmakers remained in contempt of earlier court rulings that nullified all legislation passed by congress, the high court can assume the constitutionally assigned powers of the National Assembly, which has been controlled by the opposition for nearly a year and a half.

The United States and governments across Latin America condemned the ruling, which the head of the Organization of American States likened to a “self-inflicted coup” by the leftist Maduro. The United Nations’ top human rights official expressed “grave concern” and called on the high court to reverse its decision.

Late in the day, the OAS announced that it would hold an emergency meeting at its Washington headquarters Monday to discuss the situation in Venezuela.

Opposition leaders, long-marginalized the past 17 years of socialist rule, called on other public officials to follow Ortega Diaz’s example. They also urged the military, the traditional arbiter of political disputes in Venezuela, to break its silence and defend the constitution drafted by late President Hugo Chavez to which it swore allegiance.

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A woman wears a banner over her mouth with a message that reads in Spanish: “Venezuela lives in a dictatorship” during a protest, in Caracas, Venezuela, Friday. community if you are with the dictatorship or want your children and grandchildren to grow and live in a country where there’s democracy and liberty,” said David Smolansky, a Caracas area mayor.

Amid the turmoil, the normally ever-present Maduro was conspicuously silent until late Friday. Then he went on state TV to argue that Venezuela’s institutions are operating normally and that it is his “right-wing, fascist” opponents who are attempting to break the constitutional order.

He said that in an effort to calm the political impasse he had called an emergency meeting Friday night of the National Security Council, which includes the president of the National Assembly and Venezuela’s chief prosecutor.

“Like all controversy this should be resolved with dialogue,” Maduro said.

The National Security Council meeting began hours later, but with at least one key detractor absent. National Assembly president Julio Borges said he would not attend, likening Maduro’s invitation to a circus act put on by the same person the opposition blames for Venezuela’s crisis.

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Edmonton-based heavy metal band Striker has ‘scaled back’ on its fifth and latest self-titled album, but fans need not worry. The band will still deliver a heavy metal show fans have come to expect when Striker performs Saturday, April 15, at the Vat in Red Deer in a lineup with Ravenous, Wraith Risen and Bodies Burn Black.

HEAVY METAL

Edmonton’s Striker accomplishes more with less FIFTH AND LATEST SELF-TITLED ALBUM IS MADE UP OF THE VERY BEST OF THE BAND’S NEW OUTPUT

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hen a heavy-metal musician says his band has “scaled back” on the last album, he ain’t talkin’ volume.

Fans of the Edmonton group Striker will hear the same deafening decibels when the metal-heads perform on Saturday, April 15, at The Vat in Red Deer in a lineup with Ravenous, Wraith Risen and Bodies Burn Black.

The group’s guitarist Timothy Brown means that Striker’s fifth and latest self-titled album is made up of the very best of the band’s new output.

Instead of larding up the album with so-so tunes to bring the song count up, he explains the musicians opted to record their eight strongest songs, and be done with it.

“It’s a no bull-s—t album,” he elaborates. “It’s shorter, with less stuff, but every song is as good as it can be.”

Striker hasn’t opted for a minimalist sound — Brown says the group actually ramped up the pro-

duction on many of the songs, adding four or fivepart harmonies and other stuff. Since it’s an indie group “we can do whatever we want,” he adds, with a laugh.

The original approach is working as the Alberta band’s been getting a great reception as it performs throughout Europe on a CD release tour following a bunch of U.S. dates.

Fans in Germany and Spain seem particularly wild about the band, says Brown. (The first Wikipedia page that pops up about the Alberta band is written in German.)

Striker is also made up of singer Dan Cleary, bassist William Wallace and drummer Adam Brown. The four grew up together in West Edmonton. Timothy Brown’s attraction to metal music was no mystery; he says, “I liked shredding.”

He and the other musicians were influenced by “big, old” classic groups, such as Judas Priest, Metallica, Megadeth and Iron Maiden.

Brown says “A lot of our (musical) inspiration comes from everyday things. We’re not one of those dragons and fairies groups — or particularly polit-

‘A LOT OF OUR (MUSICAL) INSPIRATION COMES FROM EVERYDAY THINGS. WE’RE NOT ONE OF THOSE DRAGONS AND FAIRIES GROUPS — OR PARTICULARLY POLITICAL.’ — STIKER GUITARIST TIMOTHY BROWN

ical.”

One of the few political songs on the new album is Shadows in the Light, with lyrics written by Cleary and Brown co-writing the music. Brown explains, “It’s about police brutality, or the over-policing that happens in the States.”

The band — which won the Edmonton Music Prize for its 2014 album, City of Gold, and an Western Canadian Music Award and Edmonton Music Award for its followup CD from 2016, Stand In The Fire — looks forward to returning to Alberta to play for Red Deer fans.

More information about the show, please contact the venue. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

BOOK REVIEW

Exit West is a universal tale Exit West: A Novel

by Mohsin Hamid Fiction Published March 7/17, Penguin Publishing Group he country it takes place is unnamed, but one part makes it sound as if it is in Asia somewhere. A country under siege by opposing parties, a country at war with itself, a danKIRSTEN gerous place, with people living in danger. Exit West is told in LOWE constant exquisite yet plain language that is thought provoking and soothing and enraging and just plain beautiful. The situation though is universal, important and timely and so it could be said that telling the story this way lets the reader form his or her own opinions. Although the description describes this as a bittersweet love story, it is not written emotionally- instead in “a rather matter of fact way.”

When Saeed and Nadia first meet in a night class, they both are intrigued with each other. Nadia is fiercely independent, living alone, and not afraid of embracing her sensuality, while Saeed is more contemplative, quiet, and less sure of himself. They first pursue a friendship, and then both begin to realize just how much they come to rely on each other, intellectually, emotionally, and socially.

When the warring factions begin exerting their power over the country, enforcing curfews, restricting electricity, cutting phone signals and Internet coverage, each worries about the other’s safety, and their feelings for each other grow. They seek ways to leave, hire a coyote who is able to find doors, some literal but in this case fantastical, pay him, try to convince Saeed’s father to come with, the only viable parent between the two, but he refuses, His dead wife is buried here, and this is his home.

They despair over their future, whether they will survive the war, and where it will leave them.

More and more, they hear rumors of doors, doors that somehow can help people like them escape away from the violence – although not without risk, and not without cost.

Eventually they will step through more doors, after each location losing a bit more of themselves.

Trying to find a place where they feel they can exist.

They are among many refugees that are not wanted, and judged by people who make trouble for them.

They will travel with many, who are all seeking the same thing and fleeing their own countries - from a deserted mansion, to a tent city, and to the coast of California. They will fight against death, hunger, fear, refugee camps, and the anger of strangers (but some are kind) on their journey of migration.

Hamid is an extraordinary writer. He makes this story universal, drawing in smaller and larger patterns of human migration, of love and loss, and the nature of humanity. He is good at showing the connection and how love begins in the early meetings between Saeed and Nadia.

But Hamid makes the love story as compelling as the larger ideas about humanity. He presents the constant battle of connection versus alienation and the hope of new possibilities versus bittersweet reminiscence.

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HEALTH

Raise a glass to a good workout?

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n advertisement during this year’s Super Bowl showcased the latest trends of fitness: Exercisers engaged in a high-intensity interval workout. Cyclists spinning in tandem. Runners pushing to finish a race.

With the theme song to the TV show Cheers in the background, finishers commiserate about their successes … over a Michelob Ultra.

The spot, which features real members of gyms and CrossFit boxes, is part of Michelob’s effort to position itself as the beer for those engaged in an active lifestyle, spokeswoman Azania Andrews said.

“A big part of why people are working out and being a part of those activities is a sense of camaraderie that comes from shared effort,” Andrews said. “We were looking to capture that sense of shared effort and … that sense of celebration that they naturally have together afterwards.”

Fitness brands have the same idea.

Late last year, Life Time Fitness’s new location in Gaithersburg, Maryland became the 13th Life Time facility to serve beer and wine. And a growing number of races, such as the Chardonnay Run and the Craft Brew Races, as well as the Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon and the first IPA 10K, coming up in April in Northern California, highlight wineries and breweries as the focal point of the event.

As the lines between working out and drinking while socializing blur, businesses on both sides of the spectrum are looking to capitalize.

Social psychologists speak of a “third place” as a location besides home and work where individuals feel a welcoming sense of comfort and community. Religious places often fit that category, as do pubs, coffeehouses and barbershops. And fitness facilities, with visions of becoming a lucrative third place, are recognizing that alcohol is a strong adhesive for social bonding.

Jeff Shapiro, owner of Spindle Fitness in Chicago, said via email that he views alcohol as a business-retention mechanism.

“If a Spindler (our name for our members) knows the other people in the facility, they become comfortable here and show up more. The deeper these relationships grow, the more their basic psychological need for belonging is met and the more motivated they become. For us, alcohol accelerates the process of creating and deepening these relationships. Also, we are normal humans who like to have fun, so a party here or there makes us all happy.”

That intimacy works well in smaller gyms, but some larger facilities want to offer that same experience. Amy Williams, a Life Time Fitness spokeswoman, said much of the gym’s intention in offering beer and wine options is to create a space for members inclined to what she called “happy-hour fitness.”

“They do a hard Warrior Sculpt class and they find people in that class who want to go out and have a glass of wine or a beer afterwards,” Williams said. “So, they were doing it all along, and bringing it into our place just allows them to do it without having to get into their car and drive somewhere else.”

Regardless of where it’s done, drinking as a form of reward is nothing new, says Susan Whitbourne, a psychology professor at University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Whitbourne said she has seen this activity in millennials — and especially millennial women — who are more likely to exercise so they feel more freedom to drink with their friends later on.

Like being at a pub, the point of drinking after exercising is not to be really drunk but to enjoy the

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social experience, she said.

“Really, the balance comes out in favor of your health,” Whitbourne said. “Even if you have a glass of beer or wine afterwards, it’s not like you’ve completely undone all the good you just did.”

This jibes with what Matt Dockstader, founder of Destination Races, based in Sonoma, California, has seen in the proliferation of events similar to his, where beer and wine are a big draw.

“When we first started [Destination Races], we noticed it was more of a baby-boomer thing,” Dockstader said. “It skewed higher on the age demographic … But as time has gone on, the age has actually dropped. So I think people have discovered the social element to these races.

“And for some races, they go as much for the post-race party as they do the race now.”

This evolution provides a new audience for alcohol providers as well. For example, Indiana-based Upland Brewing Co. fields a competitive cycling team and hosts Tour de Upland, a weekend biking and camping excursion in southern Indiana. Major brewmakers sponsor races, such as Yuengling’s Oktoberfest 5K in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and the Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach. Michelob Ultra offers workout videos and spots about healthy eating on its YouTube channel as part of its partnerships with Men’s Health and Runner’s World, and it also hosts a fitness app on Amazon Alexa.

As with any new field for partnerships and opportunities, there are potential obstacles. When gyms sell alcohol like they sell smoothies and water, Whitbourne said, there’s the danger that members will see it as healthful. Life Fitness recommends members limit themselves to two drinks, but enforcement can be difficult.

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RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Are receiving ‘participation trophies’ worthwhile?

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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HILADELPHIA — The childhood sports trophy, as innocent and ubiquitous a memento of youth as yearbooks and baby photos, recently has become the focus of a battle as nasty and intense as any NFL rivalry.

For years and with increasing volume, radio talk show hosts and others have traced many of the nation’s social ills to the custom of presenting “participation trophies” to every youngster on every team, regardless of accomplishment.

On the other side of this cultural debate, many childhood experts cite research that shows such acknowledgments can produce better grades, better self-esteem, more well-rounded adults.

Author and journalist Ashley Merryman inflamed the debate in a New York Times op-ed piece in 2013.

“When children make mistakes, our job should not be to spin those losses into decorated victories,” she wrote. “Instead, our job is to help kids overcome setbacks, to help them see that progress over time is more important than a particular win or loss, and to help them graciously congratulate the child who succeeded when they failed. To do that, we need to refuse all the meaningless plastic and tin destined for landfills. We have to stop letting the Trophy-Industrial Complex run our children’s lives.”

Meanwhile, companies that make and distribute the awards — like Philadelphia’s Spike’s Trophies — have

had to function in the civic cross fire.

“I’m very weary of … flippant and preconceived attitudes on the subject,” Keith Baldwin, the president of Spike’s, which has its headquarters in the Northeast, said this week.

To emphasize the potential positive aspects of such awards, Baldwin, 58, pointed to those he’d received for completing a half-marathon and triathlon a few years ago.

“I didn’t win or place in the top 10, or even the top 100,” he said. “I finished, I ‘participated.’ I received an inexpensive medal for both events.

This so-called participation award represented a personal accomplishment. I trained for a year, lost 40 pounds to get in shape, and did my absolute best.

“Those two medals mean a lot to me. I’ll never win a gold in the Olympics, just like some of these young kids will never win a World Series or World Cup or even their local league championship. The medals are a memento of hard work that I’m proud of. I actually have them displayed in my home with all the family photos of kids’ graduations and weddings.”

Believing that others have similar stories, Spike’s recently solicited them from customers as part of its “What’s Your Trophy Moment?” ad campaign. In one, former Eagle Ken Dunek proudly displays a Pop Warner trophy he received as an 11-year-old.

“It was a big deal,” Dunek said.

According to Forbes, trophies are a $2 billion annual business in the U.S. and Canada. Until recently, perhaps driven by the “participation” trend that some believe dates back to

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Even former U.S. presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton recalled receiving participant trophies when she was growing up. The practice has its supporters and detractors when it comes to handing the trophies out to youths. the 1970s, sales had been increasing dramatically, up 500 percent over four decades, according to the magazine.

Baldwin, who has been in the business for more than 40 years, said that a slight dip in sales, which began in 2008, was unrelated to the ongoing stigmatization of the awards.

“It has more to do,” he said, “with Baby Boomers getting older, less disposable income in the middle class, technology and the Internet.”

Founded by Myer “Spike” Shandleman in 1929, Spike’s company has long been intertwined with Philadelphia’s sports scene. For several years, it sponsored a successful basketball team in the Sonny Hill League. Recently, at its Grant Avenue building, it’s opened a gallery of Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame memorabilia.

And since 2015, a “City of Champions” mural has adorned a wall there.

But consolidation — the company was purchased by REP Inc. in 1990 — and that decline in sales forced Spike’s to diversify. The company now

has a division that produces braille signage for local institutions like Drexel and Children’s Hospital. They make promotional items and sportswear for Geno’s Steaks. They create corporate awards.

“We aren’t in the trophy business anymore, although trophies is a part of it, we’re in the personalization and relationship business,” Baldwin said.

The average trophy in 2017 is nowhere near as elaborate or as costly as those that Spike’s produced for Philadelphia champions in its early days. But, Baldwin insists, they’re no less cherished.

“Whenever I’m asked about the recent negative publicity, I always ask a few questions,” he said. “I ask, ‘Did you ever receive an award? Do you remember it? Do you remember what it felt like to be recognized?’

“More times than not, they remember and they also remember the time, the place and the positive feelings they had.”

Crayola boots dandelion for bluish crayon yet to be named

the replacement colour.

It’s only the third time in Crayola’s long history that it has retired one or more colours, and the first time it’s swapped out a colour in its box of 24.

Other colours that previously got the boot include maize, raw umber and orange yellow.

Crayola crayons were first produced in 1903 by Binney & Smith Co. Crayola is based in Easton, Pennsylvania, and is a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards Inc., headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

EASTON, Pa. — Dandelion yellow has reason to be blue.

Crayola announced Friday, National Crayon Day, that it’s replacing the colour dandelion in its 24-pack with a crayon in “the blue family.”

The company says it will leave it to fans to come up with a name for

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STATISTICS CANADA

Economy grows faster than expected in January

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TTAWA — The economy kicked off the year with a bang, rising faster than expected in January, providing further evidence of robust growth but not enough to alter expectations that the central bank will maintain its dovish position.

Statistics Canada said Friday gross domestic product increased 0.6 per cent in the first month of the year, with strength across both goods- and service-producing industries. Economists had expected a gain of 0.3 per cent, according to Thomson Reuters.

“One month does not a year make, but Canada opened its 150th birthday celebration with January alone registering a quarter of the gains expected for the year as a whole,” CIBC chief economist Avery Shenfeld wrote.

“Even for those of us with enough experience to downplay any one data point, the fact that GDP is up 2.3 per cent from a year ago, and is gaining leadership from the ‘right’ sectors, makes a compelling case that we’ve put the post-oil-dive blues behind us.”

The increase for January was the biggest increase for the economy since June 2016, when it also advanced by 0.6 per cent.

The strong figures cap a recent string of better-than-expected economic data that included retail, wholesale and manufacturing sales as well as job creation.

The Conference Board of Canada also reported Friday its index of consumer confidence rose 1.1 points in March to 111.7, its highest level since January 2010.

Still, Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz said earlier this week that risks for the economy remain.

“We’ve had positive data points in the last three years, too — and they didn’t last,” the central bank chief said Tuesday. “So, we’re being very cautious in that outlook.”

In its most recent monetary policy report, the Bank of Canada predicted growth in the first quarter of 2017 to come in at an annual pace of 2.5 per cent.

TD Bank raised its forecast Friday for the first quarter to an annual pace of 3.4 per cent compared

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A worker installs parts on the production line at Chrysler’s plant in Windsor in January 2011. According to Statistics Canada, the nation’s economy kicked off 2017 with a bang, rising faster than expected in January. with the its earlier expectations of 2.6 per cent.

TD senior economist Brian DePratto said the central bank will likely also raise its forecast in the next monetary policy report on April 12, but he expected Poloz to remain prudent.

“Core inflation remains very weak in Canada and we still haven’t seen any kind of meaningful comeback in business investment, so those are two areas that he’s probably going to remain concerned about,” DePratto said.

“He’ll be happy but I don’t think this is really going to change the tone for him. He’s going to want to see a little bit more.”

The Bank of Canada’s key interest rate has been set at 0.5 per cent since July 2015, when it cut its

target for the overnight rate by a quarter of a percentage point.

Statistics Canada said Friday that goods-producing industries grew by 1.1 per cent in January, while service-producing industries rose 0.4 per cent. The manufacturing sector was the largest contributor to the increase as it advanced 1.9 per cent.

A partial rebound in the oil and gas industry also helped the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector, bumping it up 1.9 per cent after contracting 0.5 per cent in December.

Oil and gas extraction was up 2.0 per cent, offsetting some of its decline in December. Mining and quarrying excluding oil and gas extraction gained 1.1 per cent in January.

U.S.-CAN TRADE

Trudeau sanguine about Trump trade probe

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TTAWA — Justin Trudeau is driving home the message that Canada and the United States share a special relationship that relies on the continued smooth flow of commerce across their border.

The prime minister says that means jobs in both countries, a message Canada will continue to impress on the Americans as Donald Trump prepares to hold his country’s major trading partners to account.

The U.S. president wants to determine which

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countries are using abusive trade practices to run export surpluses — and Canada is among those to be examined.

The president will sign an executive order today demanding a study within 90 days of all the ways other countries allegedly pull a fast one on the United States through anti-competitive trade practices.

It will be a systematic examination of things like non-tariff barriers, lax legal enforcement, currency manipulation and other means that keep out American goods while other countries boost their own exports.

“The United States regularly assesses what its

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partners are doing and what’s going on in the trade relationship. And that’s something that we’re certainly happy with,” Trudeau said Friday.

“The relationship between Canada and the United States is unlike the relationship between any two countries in the world.”

Trudeau and his cabinet have mounted a fullcourt press on Washington to drive home that message, and that’s not about to stop now, as businesses and provincial and municipal governments continue their efforts in tandem with Ottawa, he said.

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SMARTPHONES

BlackBerry looks to expand licensing business

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ATERLOO, Ont. — BlackBerry’s logo may soon appear on more than just smartphones as CEO John Chen says the company is expanding its software licensing business.

The former smartphone leader said last year it was exiting the hardware business in favour of focusing on its growing software division.

It has since inked licensing deals to put its hardware into phones manufactured by partners and opened a research centre for autonomous cars to help it capitalize on the burgeoning self-driving vehicle market. It is also in talks about a new BlackBerry-branded tablet.

While the potential tablet deal is the closest to coming to fruition, Chen said in a media roundtable that he’s looking into putting BlackBerry software into wearables, appliances and medical devices.

“We (would) actually like to have our software technology and secure technology embedded into everything,” he said.

Chen’s comments came after the company reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, sending its shares soaring 11 per cent to $10.29 in afternoon trading in Toronto.

Licensing deals would follow a similar model

BlackBerry shares jump as results top estimates Page 39 to existing arrangements in place with partners who can design, manufacture and sell BlackBerry-branded smartphones, using the company’s software, in exchange for royalties per phone.

Earlier this year, BlackBerry partner BB Merah Putih launched the Aurora for the Indonesian market.

In February, TCL Communication Technology Holdings Ltd. (TCT) revealed a BlackBerry-branded phone with the classic physical keyboard, which is expected to be sold in Canada and several other countries soon.

Chen said he expects to see some revenue from the Aurora this quarter, while TCT’s KEYone device likely won’t start shipping until May. He said he’d be disappointed with one million units sold and expects the licensing agreements, in total, to pay royalties on multimillion units annually.

When the company reports its next quarterly results, Chen said he expects to disclose how much the company made from royalties, which will include fees from the handset deals.

BlackBerry said its fourth-quarter loss under general accounting rules, reported in U.S. dollars,

was $47 million, or nine cents per share — a big improvement from the $238-million loss it had at the same time last year.

Revenue for the quarter fell 38 per cent to $286 million.

But BlackBerry’s report was more focused on its adjusted profit of four cents per share, which outperformed the consensus estimate.

The company also did better than the estimate of a loss of 13 cents per share and revenue of $289 million, according to Thomson Reuters data.

“I wish every quarter will be that easy,” Chen said, adding the company had one of its strongest quarters to date for software billing.

But while the company has completed its turnaround, he said performance will not be a straight line upward. The biggest challenge for the company remains finding the channels to get its products to clients, Chen said.

“I do believe, however, we’re going to have more good quarters in the future than in the past few years,” he said.

Chen expects the company to grow its software and services business between 13 and 15 per cent — at or above average market growth — this fiscal year.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 “It is of fundamental importance to good jobs in both countries that we continue to strengthen and ease the flow of goods, services and people back and forth across our border in secure ways.”

The goal of the Trump study is to quantify exactly how much of the U.S. global trade deficit is due to supposedly unfair practices, and seek remedies for the imbalance.

“There has never been this kind of systematic analysis,” Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said at the White House.

“It will be very heavily based on an empirical framework.”

Ross stressed that he wasn’t singling Canada out.

There are about 16 countries on the list, which includes places with the biggest trade surpluses with the U.S. The biggest is no contest: China, with a US$347 trade billion surplus with the U.S. last year. That’s followed by Japan, Germany and Mexico, and a list of U.S. allies like France, Italy, India and Thailand.

Of all the countries, Canada is listed as having the smallest surplus. It was the last of the countries Ross mentioned. U.S. government statistics show Canada even ran a trade deficit of US$11.9 billion with the U.S. in goods and services in 2015, before running a surplus in 2016.

Ross acknowledged an obvious reason for that Canadian surplus: oil. American energy consumption patterns require it, and that results in millions of barrels per day in imports that can’t easily be waved away by executive order.

“Undoubtedly we’ll conclude that with some of the countries no action should be taken,” Ross said.

“A lot of what Canada’s deficit comes from is oil.”

When oil prices rise, Canada habitually runs a trade surplus with the U.S; the opposite happened in 2015 when they dropped. Ross pegged last year’s Canadian trade surplus at $11.9 billion.

If Canadians want clues about what the study might find, those clues already exist.

The U.S. already publishes annual studies

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, D.C. this past February. The pair are in the midst of trade relations, and U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said America is not picking on Canada. chronicling its trading partners’ alleged abuses.

Ross, in fact, claimed Thursday that no country trades as freely as the U.S. — including some others that like to brag about how they’re supposedly free traders.

The latest U.S. report on trade barriers complains about Canadian dairy and poultry controls; limits on U.S. wine in grocery stores; aerospace support; telecommunications; the relatively minuscule $20 duty-free limit on goods purchased online; and limits on American companies’ ability to supply some services to some Crown corporations, singling out cloud-computing and Hydro-Quebec.

Ross said: “I don’t know that Canada can object to our doing the study — or anyone else.” He said

other countries couldn’t possibly have a problem with the U.S. doing an examination of trade patterns, and bemoan it before the results are even in.

Oil and vehicles account for almost half of U.S. goods imports from Canada.

Softwood lumber represents a smaller share.

But it’s a significant source of Canada-U.S. trade disputes, and could be the source of yet another one: Trump is signing a second executive order Friday, and it involves toughening the system for collecting anti-dumping and countervailing duties in trade disputes.

The orders are being issued as the U.S. prepares to open NAFTA negotiations later this year.

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Rebels offset lack of discipline to take series lead

BY BYRON HACKETT ADVOCATE STAFF

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ack of discipline hasn’t hurt the Red Deer Rebels yet in the 2017 WHL playoffs, but they’re playing with fire going into game five Saturday night in Lethbridge.

The Rebels lead the series 3-1 but are the third most penalized team in the post-season with 65 minutes through four games and have given up 22 power play opportunities to the Hurricanes.

Red Deer has been able to off-set that in three ways: the first, is a white-hot power play currently clipping at 38.9 percent, converting on 7/18 chances and one short-handed goal.

That is good for third in the WHL so far these playoffs, behind Medicine Hat and Seattle.

Secondly, they have limited the Hurricanes to just three goals on 22 man advantages which is a surprise considering Lethbridge was sixth in power play percentage in the regular season.

Third, Red Deer has come-from-behind in the third period in all three of their wins.

Discipline and penalty trouble has been an issue for both sides, which Rebels GM/head coach Brent Sutter acknowledged in an interesting way Thursday night after game four.

“We talked about that at the end of the second period. It’s emotion. We have to have controlled emotion. In that first period we had a player that was bleeding terribly from the nose and mouth from a high stick and it wasn’t seen,” Sutter said. ”That’s the frustrating part from our perspective. But I’m not going to run down to the officials room and start screaming and yelling and getting an $1,000 fine.”

Of note, Hurricanes GM Peter Anholt was fined $1,000 on Thursday for “actions following game at Red Deer on March 29”.

Rebels veteran forward Lane Zablocki, who had two goals Thursday but also eight minutes in penalties admitted the team needs to be better in that area of the game.

“There are a few things we need to work on. Our discipline obviously, that starts with the older guys including me. I think for the most part five-on-five we played pretty well and we were dominant, so we have to keep that up,” Zablocki said after Thursday’s win.

Musil returns Lost in the madness and heroics of game three and four was the return of Rebels captain Adam

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Red Deer Rebels 21-year-old forward Evan Polei has two heroic game-winning goals for the Red Deer Rebels in Round 1 of the 2017 WHL playoffs.

Musil. Musil suffered a foot injury due to an off-ice activity on March 5, and hadn’t played in the final weeks of the season.

He was inserted into the middle on the Rebels top forward group between Zablocki and Evan Polei in his first game back Wednesday.

The captain has assists in both games since he landed back in the lineup.

Spacek, Polei and Zablocki red hot Michael Spacek has quietly gone about his business these playoffs, and is one point off the WHL lead in points with nine.

He is just four points behind the 13 he had in the 2016 WHL playoffs for the Rebels in 17 games.

Red Deer’s leading point producer in the regular season with 85 points in 59 games has also been a key contributor in limiting the Hurricanes opportunities on the power play.

When the Rebels acquired 18-year-old Lane Zablocki at the trade deadline from the Regina Pats, I don’t think anyone anticipated the breakout he’s gone through.

He had 19 goals in 31 games in the regular season

and leads all WHL players in the playoffs with five goals. The Wetaskiwin native did have seven goals in nine playoff games with the Pats last season.

Zablocki has been skating with alternate captain clutch Evan Polei in the playoffs and the duo has found some instant magic. Both players also hail from the small city of Wetaskiwin, population 12,655.

Polei has two game-winning goals through four playoff contests, adding to his impressive five in the regular season. The 21-year-old has eight points in four games this post-season, which is four off the pace he set in 2016.

Rebels road record The Rebels broke a streak of almost two years without a win in Lethbridge to begin the series, but struggled in game two.

Red Deer will need to overcome a sub par 1217-3-4 regular season road record to close out the series in five games.

As this series has proven through four contests, you just never know. byron.hackett@reddeeradvocate.com

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Red Deer Vipers keep momentum going at provincials in St. Paul

BY BYRON HACKETT ADVOCATE STAFF

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he Red Deer Vipers continued their momentum from a Heritage Junior B Hockey League title into Alberta Provincials with a win to open the tournament

Thursday.

Red Deer beat the host St. Paul Canadiens 4-2 for their first victory, but dropped a tight 2-1 game

to the Wetaskiwin Icemen Friday afternoon.

In game one, Brett Hoppus opened the scoring for the Vipers with two goals in the second period.

After the Canadiens added a short-handed goal midway through the third, Logan Linnell scored on the power play to extend the Vipers lead. Linnell also added two assists in the win for a three point night.

Mack Differenz added an empty net goal for Red Deer after St. Paul cut the lead to 3-2 late in the third. Vipers goalie Branden Bilodeau made 32

saves in the victory.

In Friday’s loss, the Vipers allowed two goals in the first 11 minutes of the game and couldn’t close the gap.

Kale Lapointe scored for Red Deer early in the third, but the Vipers weren’t able to find the equalizer. Bilodeau stopped 35 shots in the loss.

The Vipers will play Calgary Buffalo Hockey Association Rangers in their third game Saturday morning in St. Paul with puck drop set for 9 a.m. byron.hackett@reddeeradvocate.com

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Calgary Flames clinch a playoff spot with win over Sharks

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Flames 5 Sharks 2 ALGARY — Matt Stajan’s first goal in 24 games was part of a three-goal second period as the Calgary Flames clinched a playoff spot Friday night with a 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks.

Less than five minutes after San Jose cut its deficit to 2-1, Michael Stone’s slap shot hit Martin Jones in the shoulder and popped into the slot where the rebound was swatted in by Stajan for his sixth goal of the season.

It’s just the second trip to the playoffs in eight seasons for Calgary. After going two rounds in 2015 under coach Bob Hartley, the Flames had a disappointing season last year and finished 26th overall. Hartley was fired after the season and replaced by Glen Gulutzan.

Things didn’t start off very well for Gulutzan as Calgary was 5-10-1 in mid-November and had the NHL’s worst winning percentage. But since that point, they’ve been one of the league’s best teams.

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Alex Chiasson and Sam Bennett, into an empty net, also scored for Calgary (44-30-4), which has won three out of the four meetings this season between the two teams.

The victory pulls the Flames to within one point of the third-place Sharks in the Pacific Division. Each has four games remaining including a showdown with each other at the SAP Center on the final night of the season.

Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Melker Karlsson scored for San Jose (43-287), which has lost eight of its last nine.

Next up for the slumping Sharks is a back-to-back set with the Vancouver Canucks.

Making 36 stops to improve to 14-20 in his last 16 starts was Brian Elliott, who continues to impress.

The 31-year-old was especially sharp in a sloppy first period for the home team as Calgary was charged with nine giveaways, was outshot 127, was shorthanded twice, yet still emerged with a 1-0 lead.

Elliott’s best stop came in the third period. Immediately after Karlsson made it 4-2 Calgary seven minutes remaining, Elliott whipped out his glove to rob Kevin Labanc from 25 feet out.

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Calgary Flames’ Sean Monahan, left, celebrates with Johnny Gaudreau, centre, and Matthew Tkachuk after his goal during second period NHL action against the San Jose Sharks, in Calgary, Friday.

That stop drew boisterous cheers of “Moooose” from the home fans as they shouted his nickname.

Jones stopped 18-of-22 shots through two periods before getting

replaced by Aaron Dell to start the third.

Jones has lost five of his last six starts and has an .856 save percentage over that span.

CFL

Argos release veteran Ricky Foley via text

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TORONTO — Ricky Foley was released by the Toronto Argonauts on

Friday, with the veteran defensive end getting the news in a text message from a front-office official.

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classy #Argos,” Foley tweeted.

The move comes a day before Foley was reportedly due a roster bonus.

A league source also said the Toronto club had asked Foley to restructure his contract.

The Argos made the move official in a statement after Foley took to social media to release the news.

The team confirmed that Foley was informed of his release in a text message.

However, they added they tried multiple times to reach him via telephone Thursday evening but Foley never returned any of the messages.

The Argos also said they reached Foley’s agent, Johnathon Hardaway, via telephone Thursday night and informed him of their intention to release Foley.

In February, veteran slotback Andre Durie tweeted he was no longer playing for Toronto after 10 seasons with the club.

Durie declined to elaborate, but the move fuelled speculation of a falling out between the organization and one of its most popular players at a time when it was without a GM and head coach after Jim Barker was fired and Scott Milanovich resigned to become an assistant coach with the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars.

That left assistant GM Spencer Zimmerman in charge of football operations until Jim Popp was hired as GM on Feb. 28.

THE TEAM CONFIRMED THAT FOLEY WAS INFORMED OF HIS RELEASE IN A TEXT MESSAGE. HOWEVER, THEY ADDED THEY TRIED MULTIPLE TIMES TO REACH HIM VIA TELEPHONE THURSDAY EVENING BUT FOLEY NEVER RETURNED ANY OF THE MESSAGES. “LMAO WOW #lame at least you got a thank you letter ??????? LOL . Keep ya head fam you got a lot of ball left,” Durie tweeted in response to Foley’s earlier message.

The six-foot-two, 258-pound Foley was in his second stint with Toronto.

The veteran defensive end joined the Argos in 2010 and remained through the 2012 season before spending the 2013 ad 2014 campaigns with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Foley rejoined the Argos in 2015.

The 34-year-old native of Courtice, Ont., played in 76 career regular-season games and five playoff contests with Toronto, registering 184 tackles, 20 sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception.

He was named the top Canadian in Toronto’s 35-22 win over Calgary in the 100th Grey Cup game at Rogers Centre in 2012. A three-time CFL champion, Foley was the league’s top Canadian in 2009 while with the B.C. Lions.

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Former Montreal Expo and Hall of Famer Tim Raines throws the ceremonial first pitch before MLB baseball preseason action between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Toronto Blue Jays, in Montreal on Friday.

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The former Expos outfielder, who was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in January, is hoping a movement to bring back Major League Baseball succeeds.

“I was here for 12 years and the Big O (Olympic Stadium) was probably the most exciting ballpark in baseball,” Raines said Thursday.

“Sure, we did it a little different, but as far as fans having fun going to the ballpark, I don’t think there was another organization that did it the way we did it.

“Maybe we loved hockey a bit more, but baseball was fine.”

Raines is to be feted when, for the fourth year in a row, the Toronto Blue Jays end their pre-season with a pair of games at Olympic Stadium; this year against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night and Saturday afternoon.

He was to drop the ceremonial faceoff puck before the Canadiens game Thursday night and then he is to be honoured before the Blue Jays’ first game.

The gifted hitter and base-stealer was one of the most popular players in the Expos’ history when he played from 1979 to 1990 before moving onto the Chicago White Sox. He didn’t hesitate to say that he will enter the Hall of Fame as an Expo, where he will join ex-teammates Andre Dawson and Gary Carter.

He was excited by a report by The Canadian Press quoting a source close to efforts to bring baseball back who said all was in place, including ownership, support from at least two levels of government and plans for a new stadium.

All that was left was for MLB to approve expansion or move an existing club to Montreal.

Raines said he still doesn’t understand why the city lost it’s team in 2004, when the failing club was moved to Washington and renamed the Nationals.

“Montreal doesn’t need anyone to tell them that they’re a baseball city,” said Raines.

“All we need now is the commissioner to give us the go-ahead to have a team and hopefully that will happen soon.”

Stephen Bronfman, one of the businessmen on the record as trying to get a team, said plans are not quite as advanced as the report said, but that the group can meet any requirements MLB may demand.

He said they won’t build a stadium or finalize other plans until they know they will have a team.

But once they have one, the rest should fall into place.

Funds can be found to buy a team or pay an expansion fee and to build a stadium. The team could play at Olympic Stadium until a new ball park is built, he added.

He did not say how much public money would go into the project, however.

“We’ve been doing our work,” said Bronfman.

“We’ve been quiet and the mayor (Denis Coderre) has been quiet and the reason is that we don’t know.

“We’re ready if we get the call. Then the wheels get in motion.

“If it happens in two years or seven years, it’s all good because I think it’s going to happen,” said Bronfman.

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Canada roars to two women’s skating medals

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ELSINKI — Kaetlyn Osmond’s story is one of a remarkable comeback, and doubts of recovery so deep that she wondered if she’d ever skate again.

Gabrielle Daleman’s is of a teenager riding a meteoric rise, pitting herself against the world’s best with the steely nerves of a veteran.

Together, they wrapped themselves in the Maple Leaf on Friday, and the future of women’s skating in Canada never looked brighter.

Osmond roared to a silver medal at the world figure skating championships while Daleman captured bronze, marking the first time Canada has

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had two women on the podium at the event.

“It was such an incredible feeling,” Osmond said.

“To be able to stand on the podium and see one Canadian flag raised is one thing, but to see two, it feels like you’re not alone. Figure skating is such an individual sport, but to have a teammate on the podium with you is unbelievable.”

The result is particularly remarkable for Osmond, who suffered a gruesome broken leg in 2014 when she swerved to avoid someone in practice.

Her X-rays showed the fibula snapped sideways in two places like a twig twice broken.

“When I broke my leg, I never thought I’d ever be skating again let alone be standing on a world podium,” she said through a delighted smile. “I had to relearn how to skate, relearn how to even stand on one foot again. I had to relearn all my technique.”

And she had to learn to compete again. After two surgeries, she faced an arduous comeback that taxed her mentally as much as physically. The 21-year-old from Marystown, N.L., didn’t even qualify for last year’s worlds.

“I doubted myself so much last season,” she said.

“I doubted whether I’d compete at my best ever again, and finally this year, that doubt has slowly been washed away.

“The last remaining of it finally went today.”

Skating to La Boheme, and wearing an off-theshoulder red dress, her hair pulled back in a bun, Osmond confidently reeled off seven triple jumps to finish with a combined score of 218.13 points, setting a Canadian record.

Daleman, a 19-year-old from Newmarket, Ont., collected 213.52 points, while Russia’s Evgenia Medvedeva shattered world records for both the short and long program en route to scoring 233.41 points.

The medals were Canada’s first in women’s singles since Joannie Rochette captured silver in 2009.

Rochette’s medal ended a dry spell that went back to Elizabeth Manley’s silver in 1988.

“Knowing I wanted to be like Joannie since I was a little girl, and now that it’s all come to reality, I’m just starstruck, I don’t even feel like this is real life.

I’m unbelievably happy right now,” said Daleman,

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From left, Kaetlyn Osmond, of Canada, Evgenia Medvedeva, of Russia,and Gabrielle Daleman, of Canada, pose with their silver, gold and bronze medals during victory ceremony at the World figure skating championships in Helsinki, Finland, on Friday. who landed seven triples in her program to George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.

Daleman was the next skater up at Hartwell Arena after Medvedeva’s historic performance, and looked completely unflappable. She even paused to applaud the Russian star’s score.

“She’s an absolute breathtaking skater, and I’m going to applaud her because I respect her so much,” Daleman said. “And it makes you hungrier, it makes you want that more.”

Osmond’s longtime coach Ravi Walia, meanwhile, had talked this season about having to begin again at Square 1 with Osmond, rebuilding all of her jumps and the patterns of her programs.

She’s struggled with stamina in her long program all season, but stood strong when it counted Friday.

And when she struck her final pose looking nothing close to tired, Walia broke into an elated grin.

“She deserves it,” the Edmonton coach said.

“I’ve worked with her for 11 years and she is a really great athlete, a great person, and to come back from such a serious injury… she’s really had a positive attitude the whole time and worked so hard to get back to world championships.”

The results also mean Canada will have three spots in the Pyeongchang Olympics for the first time in 50 years.

“To have Kaetlyn on the podium with me, my teammate, now we get three spots for the Olympics, it’s just such an unbelievable feeling,” Daleman said. “I’m only 19 and I’m still learning things and I’m still growing, so just to have that is so unbelievable.”

The results have also thrust the young skaters into the spotlight for next year’s Olympics. Osmond doesn’t mind.

“Ever since I was a little kid, I loved being the

centre of attention,” Osmond said, laughing. ”I think it’s part of the reason why I loved skating.

You’re literally in a fishbowl. You’re in the middle of the ice by yourself and the world is watching.

“So that’s something I’ll definitely have to focus on over the next year, to stay in my own focus. But I still want to enjoy why I loved skating to begin with.”

Earlier in the day, ice dance darlings Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir put themselves in the driver’s seat heading into the free skate after roaring to 82.43 points, breaking their own world record in the short dance.

And in the moments after their win, Virtue, a 27-year-old from London, Ont., talked about their quest to come back stronger than ever after taking a two-year break from competition.

“I think that was a big part of the appeal in this comeback was to try and make our skating a little bit different,” Virtue said.

“We are trying to push ourselves technically.

We’re trying to have a bit of a departure artistically as well, but the real intention behind this comeback was to challenge ourselves.

“We knew that we were coming into a very deep and strong field so we needed to raise the level of our skating. We didn’t want to come back and do things the same way. That just wouldn’t have been motivating and inspiring.”

Two-time defending champions Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron of France are second with 76.89, while Americans Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue are third at 76.53. All three teams train in Montreal with Canadian coaches Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon.

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“The Green Deer campaign is about beautifying our city and using the positive energy and actions of the majority to cancel out the careless actions of the few who littered over the winter months,” said Suzanne Jubb, City of Red Deer Community and Program Facilitator.

This year the campaign kicks off with a free barbecue on Monday, April 3 from 5p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Parkland Mall parking lot (weather

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The event is looking for volunteers from all areas of the city to register to help out and clean up during this time. Participating can be as simple as picking up trash while out for a walk, taking 15 minutes with your family in your own back yard and alley way, or by organizing a litter pick up challenge where neighbours, clubs, church groups and sports teams challenge each other to clean up the most trash.

“By individuals picking up even a few pieces of garbage, they are leaving the community better than they found it and have contributed to creating a cleaner and healthier Red Deer for everyone.”

Those wanting to partake are encouraged to register for the cleanup in order to get the free Green Deer garbage bags and to be eligible for prizes. The prizes this year includes a barbeque donated by Canadian Tire and a BBQ Event hosted by RealCountry 98.4 & T-Z 98.9.

Trash collected during Green Deer can be put out in the special Green Deer waste bags with household garbage on the regular collection day.

Additional bags will not be charged.

If large amounts of litter are collected, residents can call 403-309-8409 and The City will pick it up. Residents are asked to ensure that all trash is disposed of properly by securing bins with lids and avoiding overflowing dumpsters. If an issue is identified it can be reported through The City’s website tool Report-a-Problem.

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Behaviors few people may give a second thought to can dramatically impact the planet in a negative way. For example, according to Worldwatch Institute, 100 billion plastic bags are thrown away each year, less than 1 percent find their way into recycling bins. The end result of that waste is the deaths of around 1 billion birds and mammals each year due to the ingestion of plastic.

If that information elicits deep emotions, perhaps this is the year to embrace a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Recycling and reusing is a good place to start, but there are other ways to embrace green-living practices in everyday life.

some fruit trees. Growing your own food can reduce reliance on commercially imported food products. Plus, the plants and other greenery will contribute to the environment in a positive way, by providing animal habitats and filtering the air.

Rely on fresh air and natural light.

To cool or even warm up a home, use outdoor air rather than turning on the HVAC system the moment you feel uncomfortable.

Natural sunlight coming through windows can warm up a space and illuminate it adequately.

Reduce reliance on motor vehicles.

Plan a spring garden.

The organization TreeHugger says currently there are around 700 million cars on the road, producing 900 million tons of carbon dioxide each year. Bicycling or walking to the store or school, and carpooling to work can help reduce these emissions.

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any people aspire to live as healthy a lifestyle as possible, and regular exercise is an essential component of such a lifestyle.

One of the hidden benefits to regular exercise is that it presents numerous opportunities to benefit the planet. Going green with a fitness routine can create a healthier planet, which can only benefit fitness enthusiasts and their families in the long run. Creating a

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• Walk, run or ride to the gym. Many people get the bulk, if not the entirety, of their exercise at a gym. For those who live outside of major cities, that likely involves driving to and from a gym before and after workouts. Instead of driving, consider walking, running or riding to the gym. Each option provides great cardiovascular exercise that can reduce or replace the time people spend on treadmills or elliptical machines. And cutting back on driving reduces fuel consumption and auto emissions, greatly benefitting the planet.

• Exercise in the great outdoors. Fitness enthusiasts can reduce their energy consumption by exercising outdoors whenever possible. Replace running in place on a treadmill with running through a park or on a beach outside. Men and women who work out in their homes can take the free weights outdoors

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Fitness enthusiasts can take various steps to make their workout routines more eco-friendly, benefitting themselves and the planet along the way.

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Red Deer Rebels entered the WHL playoffs as the underdog against the Lethbridge Hurricanes, but that evaporated when the club took a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven games series. Clockwise from top are: The Red Deer Rebels swarm alternate captain Evan Polei after his double-overtime, game-winning goal Wednesday night in game three at the Centrium.

Red Deer Rebels defenceman Brandon Schuldhaus tries to play second goalie as Egor Babenko dances in on goal during Game 3 of the best-of-seven first round WHL playoff series at the Centrium.

Red Deer Rebels goalie Riley Lamb stretches out for a save on Egor Babenko of the Lethbridge Hurricanes Wednesday night at the Centrium in Game 3 of the WHL best-of-seven first round playoff series.

Red Rebels defenceman Brandon Schuldhaus lays a heavy hit on Lethbridge Hurricanes forward Zak Zborosky in Game 3 of the WHL first round playoff series in Red Deer Wednesday at the Centrium.

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Tiger Woods decides to sit out another Masters

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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iger Woods won’t play in the Masters for the third time in the last four years, announcing Friday night on his website that rehabilitation on his back didn’t allow him enough time to prepare.

“I did about everything I could to play, but my back rehabilitation didn’t allow me the time to get tournament ready,” Woods said on his website.

He still plans to be at Augusta National, but only for dinner with past Masters champions on Tuesday night, just like last year.

Augusta National checked on Woods’ status Thursday before sending out its press conference schedule for Masters week. Woods did not know if he could play, so the club held onto his 1 p.m. Tuesday spot just in case.

Woods missed the Masters for the first time in 2014 because of the first of what would be three surgeries on his back. He played in 2015 despite taking off two months with chipping problems, and he tied for 17th.

He missed the cut in the other three majors that year, had two more back surgeries and missed 15 months of competition to let it heal.

But after an upbeat return in the Bahamas at his unofficial Hero World Challenge, Woods curiously signed up for four tournaments in a five-week stretch, including going to Dubai.

He missed the cut at Torrey Pines, a place where he has won eight times as a pro.

And after a 77 in easy conditions at Dubai in early February, he withdrew the next day, citing back spasms.

Woods also cited back spasms for withdrawing from his own tournament at Riviera — he even withdrew

from a press conference at the Genesis Open, which supports his foundation — and from the Honda Classic.

Woods also missed the Arnold Palmer Invitational. And now the wait continues for Woods, once golf’s dominant force, now its biggest mystery.

“I think injury has a lot to do with it, but the injury is not just his body, but his mind,” Jack Nicklaus said in an interview last month.

“Mentally, I think he’s had a hard time with what’s happened, because every time he turns around, he hurts himself,” Nicklaus said. “And instead he’s saying, ‘When am I going to get over this?’ … He may physically be hurt. You guys don’t know. I don’t know. I really don’t have an answer.

I just know that the guy looks great, talks great, mentally he sounds sharp.

So what’s happening?”

Woods said there was no timetable for a return to competition.

“But I will continue my diligent effort to recover, and want to get back out there as soon as possible,” he said.

Woods has signed endorsement deals over the last four months with Monster Energy (on his golf bag), and equipment deals to play with TaylorMade clubs and Bridgestone golf balls. He still has an apparel contract with Nike.

Woods said he was particularly disappointed because this is the 20year anniversary of his first victory at the Masters, a record-shattering, game-changing, 12-shot victory at age 21.

He was in New York last week to promote a book he wrote about the 1997 Masters.

Woods won the Masters four times, most recently in 2005 in a playoff over Chris DiMarco. The Masters remains the only major where he has never missed the cut as a pro.

Jordan Spieth tries to put 2016 collapse behind him Jordan Spieth did not supply his own epigram.

He did not bookmark his watery collapse on the 12th hole at Augusta National last April with a quip like Jean Van de Velde saying he imagined his drowning golf ball calling to him at the 1999 British Open, “You silly, silly man.”

Nor did Spieth, after tossing away his chance for another green jacket with a quadruple bogey, say anything to rival Phil Mickelson’s “I am such an idiot” at Winged Foot after the 2006 U.S. Open.

Nothing from Spieth rivaled the shocked reaction from Roberto De Vicenzo, who lost the 1968 Masters by signing an incorrect scorecard: “What a stupid I am.”

Spieth was simply stunned into the lowest of low keys after having followed two bogeys with the 7 on the little par three, letting his five-stroke lead slip away, thoroughly and dramatically. He hopes that his statement will come this week, when he gets another crack at the major championship that has defined his young career so far.

Sometimes tournaments are more about who

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Masters champion Tiger Woods holding a replica of the Masters Trophy after winning the golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga, in 1997. It has been 20 years since Woods won the Masters for the first time by a record 12 shots.

‘NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS AT THIS YEAR’S MASTERS, WHETHER I CAN GRAB THE JACKET BACK OR I MISS THE CUT OR I FINISH 30TH, IT WILL BE NICE HAVING THIS MASTERS GO BY.’ — DANNY WILLETT

lost than who won. Danny Willett did play exceptionally down the stretch and earned the green jacket fair and square. But Spieth, who was the defending champion and who still never has finished worse than a tie for second at Augusta, was the headliner. He still is.

“The Masters lives on for a year,” he said at the recent WGC Match Play. “No matter what happens at this year’s Masters, whether I can grab the jacket back or I miss the cut or I finish 30th, it will be nice having this Masters go by.”

As Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee said, “I think that’s optimistic of Jordan, thinking that as soon as this event is over, that he’s put it behind him.”

The sight of Spieth hitting two shots into Rae’s Creek, the second a chunk worthy of a weekend hacker, is not the sort of thing that fades.

Colin Montgomerie, also a Golf Channel commentator, can identify, having squandered his best chance to win a major with a poor approach shot on No. 18 at Winged Foot 11 years ago. He said: “The feeling of giving it to somebody, that hurts more than ever, and that’s the thing that Jordan has been hurt by. It was, ‘I had a hand and a half on this Masters jacket again, and I just couldn’t button it up. Had it on, and I just couldn’t fasten it.’ “ Then again, Spieth still is only 23. He won at Colonial last May and at Pebble Beach this February.

“He’s a very, very old head on young shoulders, and he has as much discipline as anybody,” Montgomerie said. “And if anybody can come over that and through that back nine last year, he can, and I wish him well to do so.”

Spieth has practiced at Augusta several times since last April — playing with Tom Brady this past week — and has repeatedly birdied No. 12.

No hard feelings toward that little but treacherous hole. When he was asked at the Shell Houston Open this week what goes through his mind when he looks at it, he again offered no poignant or pithy riposte. He said: “I see an extremely well-designed par-3.”

NBA

DeRozan powers Raptors past Pacers

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Raptors 111, Pacers 100 TORONTO (AP) — After playing cat and mouse with the Indiana Pacers for much the first half Friday night, the Toronto Raptors scored 34 points in the third quarter to take full control.

With DeMar DeRozan’s 40 points leading the way, they cruised to a 111-100 victory Friday night, the Raptors’ seventh straight home win over the Pacers.

“We can’t give them hope or let them catch a rhythm,” DeRozan said. “The next thing you know, we’re fighting again. We understood that and that was on my mind coming out for the second half and trying to push it out there and get us going.”

Tied at 62 with 5:50 left in the third, the Raptors used an 18-6 run to end the quarter, and didn’t let up the rest of the way.

DeRozan’s seventh 40-point game of the season did much of the damage. The All-Star guard was 11 of 26 from the floor to register his 30th game of 30 points or more this season, tying Vince Carter’s 2000-01 franchise mark.

In the continued absence of fellow All-Star Kyle Lowry, DeRozan acknowledged that he’s had to show a certain amount of discipline with his game to effectively fill the void.

“It’s me understanding the game,” he said. “How to score, how to get to my spots, not forcing. Picking the times to really attack and me being more of a mature player.”

For the second consecutive game, he was ably abetted by Jonas Valanciunas, who had 17 rebounds and 16 points for his team-leading 28th double-double of the season.

The Lithuanian center, who also had 15 rebounds in Wednesday’s loss to Charlotte, established a career high, surpassing the 714 rebounds he had in the 2013-14 season.

“I hope it’s going to continue like that,” he said. “I’m just playing with energy and something is giving me extra energy, extra focus and I have to keep it that way.”

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HOCKEY Alexander True, Sea Chad Butcher, MH Brendan Guhle, PG Caleb Jones, Por

2017 WHL Playoffs For the Ed Chynoweth Cup FIRST ROUND Division Semifinals (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE East Division Regina (1) vs. Calgary (WC) (Regina wins series 4-0) Thursday’s result Regina 5 Calgary 1

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NHL Eastern Conference Atlantic Division GP W L OTL SL GF GA x-Montreal 77 44 24 7 2 214 190 Ottawa 76 41 26 6 3 197 199 Toronto 76 37 24 7 8 233 222 Metropolitan Division GP W L OTL SL GF GA x-Washington 76 51 17 3 5 248 170 x-Columbus 77 49 20 6 2 237 177 x-Pittsburgh 77 47 19 6 5 263 219 Wild Card GP W L OTL SL GF GA x-NY Rangers 78 46 26 2 4 248 210 Boston 77 41 30 4 2 220 203 Tampa Bay 76 38 29 6 3 215 213 Carolina 76 35 27 9 5 202 214 NY Islanders 77 36 29 8 4 224 235 Philadelphia 77 37 32 4 4 206 225 Florida 77 33 33 5 6 199 222 Buffalo 77 32 33 6 6 193 221 Detroit 77 31 34 12 0 192 229 New Jersey 77 27 36 11 3 175 226

Moose Jaw (2) vs. Swift Current (3) (Swift Current leads series 3-2) Friday’s result Swift Current 2 Moose Jaw 1 Wednesday’s result Swift Current 5 Moose Jaw 2 Saturday’s game Moose Jaw at Swift Current, 7 p.m.

Monday, Apr. 3 x-Swift Current at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.

Central Division Medicine Hat (1) vs. Brandon (WC) (Medicine Hat wins series 4-0) Wednesday’s result Medicine Hat 3 Brandon 2 Lethbridge (2) vs. Red Deer (3) (Red Deer leads series 3-1) Thursday’s result Red Deer 5 Lethbridge 3 Wednesday’s result Red Deer 4 Lethbridge 3 (2OT) Saturday’s game Red Deer at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.

Sunday’s game x-Lethbridge at Red Deer, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Apr. 4 x-Red Deer at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.

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Pts 97 91 89 Pts 110 106 105 Pts 98 88 85 84 84 82 77 76 74 68

Western Conference Central Division GP W L OTL SL GF GA Pts x-Chicago 78 50 21 6 1 237 199 107 x-Minnesota 77 45 24 6 2 249 196 98 St. Louis 77 42 28 5 2 215 203 91 Pacific Division GP W L OTL SL GF GA Pts x-Anaheim 77 42 23 9 3 206 190 96 x-Edmonton 77 43 25 4 5 228 198 95 x-San Jose 78 43 28 6 1 210 194 93 Wild Card GP W L OTL SL GF GA Pts Calgary 78 44 30 2 2 217 210 92 Nashville 77 39 27 7 4 227 213 89 Los Angeles 76 36 33 3 4 185 189 79 Winnipeg 78 36 35 6 1 233 247 79 Dallas 77 31 35 9 2 207 244 73 Vancouver 76 30 37 7 2 173 223 69 Arizona 77 27 41 7 2 182 247 63 Colorado 77 21 53 2 1 152 259 45 x — clinched playoff berth. Note: the top three teams per division and the two next-best records in the conference qualify for the playoffs; a winning team is credited with two points and a victory in the W column; a team losing in overtime or shootout receives one point, which is registered in the respective OTL or SOL column.

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. Division Prince George (1) vs. Portland (WC) (Series tied 2-2) Thursday’s result Portland 5 Prince George 4 Wednesday’s result Prince George 6 Portland 1 Saturday’s game Portland at Prince George, 7 p.m.

Monday, Apr. 3 Prince George at Portland, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Apr. 5 x-Portland at Prince George, 7 p.m.

Kelowna (2) vs. Kamloops (3) (Kelowna leads series 3-1) Friday’s result Kamloops at Kelowna Wednesday’s result Kelowna 1 Kamloops 0 Sunday’s game x-Kelowna at Kamloops, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Apr. 4 x-Kamloops at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.

U.S. Division Everett (1) vs. Victoria (WC) (Series tied 2-2) Friday’s result Victoria at Everett Wednesday’s result Victoria 2 Everett 1 Sunday’s game Everett at Victoria, 2:05 p.m.

Tuesday, Apr. 4 x-Victoria at Everett, 7:05 p.m.

Seattle (2) vs. Tri-City (3) (Seattle leads series 3-0) Friday’s result Seattle at Tri-City Wednesday’s result Seattle 9 Tri-City 2 Saturday’s game x-Tri-City at Seattle, 7:05 p.m.

Monday, Apr. 3 x-Seattle at Tri-City, 7:05 p.m.

Wednesday, Apr. 5 x-Tri-City at Seattle, 7:05 p.m. x _ played only if necessary.

FRIDAY’S SUMMARIES Broncos 2, Warriors 1 First Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Howden Mj (slashing) 4:56; Miller Sc (cross checking) 7:59; Howden Mj (high sticking) 8:57; Miller Sc (inter. on goaltender) 16:41.

Second Period 1. Swift Current, Pederson 1 (Stotts) 3:25.

2. Swift Current, Pederson 2 (Lindgren, Gable) 14:03.

3. Moose Jaw, Howden 2 (Sozanski, Brook) 17:22 (pp).

Penalties — Khaira Sc (interference) 1:16; Sissons Sc (cross checking) 7:47; Gable Sc (slashing) 16:57.

Third Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Gawdin Sc (interference) 3:23; Moose Jaw bench (too many men, served by ) 11:35.

Shots on goal by Swift Current 15 6 1 _ 22 Moose Jaw 9 16 10 _ 35 Goal — Swift Current: Papirny (W, 3-2-0). Moose Jaw: Sawchenko (L, 2-3-0).

WHL Playoff Scoring Through Mar. 30 Name G A Sam Steel, Reg 4 6 Keegan Kolesar, Sea 3 6 David Quenneville, MH 3 6 Michael Spacek, RD 2 7 Connor Hobbs, Reg 1 8 Patrick Bajkov, Evt 4 4 Evan Polei, RD 3 5 Dominic Zwerger, Evt 2 6 Lane Zablocki, RD 5 2 Adam Brooks, Reg 3 4 Ethan Bear, Sea 2 5 Donovan Neuls, Sea 2 5 Tyler Wong, Let 4 2 Egor Babenko, Let 3 3 Dawson Leedahl, Reg 3 3 Jansen Harkins, PG 2 4 McAuley, Colby 2 4

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Friday’s Games Pittsburgh 4 NY Rangers 3 (SO) NY Islanders 2 New Jersey 1 Chicago 3 Columbus 1 Colorado 2 St. Louis 1 (SO) Calgary 5 San Jose 2 Los Angeles at Vancouver, 18 p.m.

Washington at Arizona, 8 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Philadelphia 6 NY Islanders 3 Carolina 2 Columbus 1 (OT) Boston 2 Dallas 0 Montreal 6 Florida 2 Tampa Bay 5 Detroit 3 Toronto 3 Nashville 1 Minnesota 5 Ottawa 1 Winnipeg 4 Anaheim 3 (OT) Edmonton 3 San Jose 2 Today’s Games Florida at Boston, 11 a.m.

Minnesota at Nashville, 12 p.m.

Ottawa at Winnipeg, 5 p.m.

Toronto at Detroit, 5 p.m.

Montreal at Tampa Bay, 5 p.m.

New Jersey at Philadelphia, 5 p.m.

Dallas at Carolina, 5 p.m.

Anaheim at Edmonton, 8 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Boston at Chicago, 10:30 a.m.

NY Islanders at Buffalo, 1 p.m.

Nashville at St. Louis, 2 p.m.

Carolina at Pittsburgh, 3 p.m.

Colorado at Minnesota, 4 p.m.

Dallas at Tampa Bay, 4 p.m.

Washington at Columbus, 4 p.m.

San Jose at Vancouver, 5 p.m.

Philadelphia at NY Rangers, 5:30 p.m.

Anaheim at Calgary, 7:30 p.m.

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

Monday’s Games Toronto at Buffalo, 5 p.m.

Ottawa at Detroit, 5 p.m.

Montreal at Florida, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games Tampa Bay at Boston, 5 p.m.

Philadelphia at New Jersey, 5 p.m.

Columbus at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m.

Washington at Toronto, 5:30 p.m.

Detroit at Ottawa, 5:30 p.m.

Winnipeg at St. Louis, 6 p.m.

NY Islanders at Nashville, 6 p.m.

Carolina at Minnesota, 6 p.m.

Arizona at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

Chicago at Colorado, 7 p.m.

Calgary at Anaheim, 8 p.m.

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

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

FRIDAY’S SUMMARIES Colorado 2, St. Louis 1 (SO) First Period 1. St. Louis, Reaves 5 (Upshall, Schmaltz) 12:29.

Penalties — Soderberg Col (tripping) 19:23.

Second Period 2. Colorado, Compher 3 (MacKinnon, Barrie) 11:49 (pp).

Penalties — Upshall StL (high-sticking) 11:25; Schmaltz StL (interference) 13:44; Bourque Col (hooking) 17:33.

Third Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Andrighetto Col (tripping) 8:05.

Overtime No Scoring.

Penalties — None.

Shootout — Colorado wins 2-0 St. Louis: Steen miss, Tarasenko miss.

Colorado: Duchene goal, Jost miss, MacKinnon goal.

Shots on goal by

St. Louis 13 4 6 5 _ 28 Colorado 5 15 10 2 _ 32 Goal — St. Louis: Allen (SOL, 30-19-5). Colorado: Pickard (W, 14-28-2).

Calgary 5, San Jose 2 First Period 1. Calgary, Gaudreau 18 (Bennett) 12:26.

Penalties — Meier SJ, Stone Cgy (roughing) 4:55; Haley SJ, Bouma Cgy (fighting) 8:46; Hamilton Cgy (delay of game) 15:34; Versteeg Cgy (hooking) 19:17.

Second Period 2. Calgary, Monahan 27 (Tkachuk, Versteeg) 3:39 (pp).

3. San Jose, Vlasic 6 (Haley, Sorensen) 8:25.

4. Calgary, Stajan 6 (Stone) 12:38.

5. Calgary, Chiasson 11 (Versteeg, Brodie) 17:09.

Penalties — Haley SJ (tripping) 2:29; Stone Cgy (high-sticking) 14:30.

Third Period 6. San Jose, Karlsson 11 (Pavelski, Martin) 13:06.

7. Calgary, Bennett 12 (Chiasson, Brodie) 19:26 (en).

Penalties — Dillon SJ (high-sticking) 15:35; Bennett Cgy (tripping) 17:20.

Shots on goal by San Jose 12 8 18 _ 38 Calgary 7 15 13 _ 35 Goal — San Jose: Dell (12 shots, 12 saves), Jones (L, 33-22-6). Calgary: Elliott (W, 26-15-3).

Chicago 3, Columbus 1 First Period 1. Chicago, Panarin 27 (Kane, Toews) :32 (pp).

2. Columbus, Foligno 25 (Gagner, Johnson) 17:15.

3. Chicago, Hossa 26 (Kane, Seabrook) 17:37.

Penalties — Dubinsky Clb (cross-checking) :28; Seabrook Chi (tripping) 7:31; Quincey Clb (cross-checking) 14:08; Jenner Clb (roughing) 16:21; Hartman Chi (embellishment) 16:21; Foligno Clb (roughing) 20:00.

Second Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Tootoo Chi (high-sticking) 13:54; Oduya Chi (holding) 19:25.

Third Period 4. Chicago, Panarin 28 (Kane, Kero) 19:16 (en).

Penalties — Hjalmarsson Chi (delay of game) 9:15.

Shots on goal by Columbus 11 8 14 _ 33 Chicago 9 8 7 _ 24 Goal — Columbus: Bobrovsky (L, 41-14-5). Chicago: Crawford (W, 32-16-3).

NY Islanders 2, New Jersey 1 First Period 1. NY Islanders, Lee 29 (Boychuk, Tavares) 5:44 (pp).

Penalties — Seidenberg NYI (tripping) 3:27; Blandisi NJ (cross-checking) 4:17; Blandisi NJ (delay of game) 9:11; Noesen NJ (slashing) 10:27; Hall NJ (unsportsmanlike conduct) 13:59; Coleman NJ (holding) 14:21.

Second Period 2. NY Islanders, Beauvillier 9 (Ho-Sang, Chimera) 17:54.

Penalties — Coleman NJ (delay of game) 3:24; Bennett NJ (high-sticking) 8:58; Boychuk NYI (roughing) 19:39.

Third Period 3. New Jersey, Henrique 20 (Quenneville, Zacha) 11:23 (pp).

Penalties — Hickey NYI (holding) 9:42; Bennett NJ (hooking) 15:18; Santini NJ (interference) 18:03; Lovejoy NJ (cross-checking, served by Blandisi) 19:13; Lovejoy NJ, Lee NYI (fighting) 19:13.

Shots on goal by New Jersey 6 10 11 _ 27 New York 10 16 12 _ 38 Goal — New Jersey: Kinkaid (L, 7-12-3). NY Islanders: Halak (W, 8-9-5).

Pittsburgh 4, NY Rangers 3 (SO) First Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Zibanejad NYR (high-sticking) 16:15; Kreider NYR (tripping) 18:37.

Second Period 1. Pittsburgh, Guentzel 12 (Crosby, Kessel) :39.

2. Pittsburgh, Crosby 43 (Sheary, Hainsey) 10:46.

3. NY Rangers, Holden 11 (unassisted) 19:33.

Penalties — Holden NYR (holding) 1:49; Streit Pgh (tripping) 18:09.

Third Period 4. Pittsburgh, Rust 14 (Cole) 6:46.

5. NY Rangers, Nash 23 (Miller, Girardi) 8:50.

6. NY Rangers, Kreider 27 (Miller, Holden) 19:48.

Penalties — Schultz Pgh (interference) 12:30.

Overtime No Scoring.

Penalties — None.

Shootout — Pittsburgh wins 2-0 Pittsburgh: Kessel goal, Crosby goal.

NY Rangers: Zibanejad miss, Zuccarello miss.

Shots on goal by Pittsburgh 15 9 8 3 _ 35 New York 8 12 10 3 _ 33 Goal — Pittsburgh: Murray (W, 29-10-4). NY Rangers: Lundqvist (SOL, 30-18-4).

NHL SCORING LEADERS G A 28 63 34 50 38 45 42 40 22 60 38 42 30 48 28 45 33 39 27 45 25 45 36 33 26 43 24 45 15 53 25 42 25 42 33 33 32 34 29 37 15 51 14 52 28 37 22 43 35 29 16 48

Connor McDavid, Edm Patrick Kane, Chi Brad Marchand, Bos Sidney Crosby, Pgh Nicklas Backstrom, Wash Nikita Kucherov, TB Mark Scheifele, Wpg Brent Burns, SJ Evgeni Malkin, Pgh Leon Draisaitl, Edm Tyler Seguin, Dal Vladimir Tarasenko, StL Artemi Panarin, Chi Blake Wheeler, Wpg Erik Karlsson, Ott Jamie Benn, Dal Mikael Granlund, Minn Alex Ovechkin, Wash David Pastrnak, Bos Joe Pavelski, SJ Victor Hedman, TB Ryan Getzlaf, Ana John Tavares, NYI Phil Kessel, Pgh Max Pacioretty, Mtl Henrik Zetterberg, Det

Pts 91 84 83 82 82 80 78 73 72 72 70 69 69 69 68 67 67 66 66 66 66 66 65 65 64 64

Auston Matthews, Tor Jeff Carter, LA Patrik Laine, Wpg Cam Atkinson, Clb Nikolaj Ehlers, Wpg Eric Staal, Minn Johnny Gaudreau, Cgy Ryan Johansen, Nash William Nylander, Tor Jakub Voracek, Pha Mitch Marner, Tor Jeff Skinner, Car Nazem Kadri, Tor Viktor Arvidsson, Nash Sean Monahan, Cgy Filip Forsberg, Nash James van Riemsdyk, Tor Mike Hoffman, Ott Jonathan Toews, Chi Evgeny Kuznetsov, Wash Mats Zuccarello, NYR Claude Giroux, Pha Alexander Wennberg, Clb Jack Eichel, Buf Mikko Koivu, Minn T.J. Oshie, Wash

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AHL All Times Eastern Eastern Conference Atlantic Division GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Pts W-B/Scranton 68 46 19 3 0 228 157 95 Lehigh Valley 68 43 21 4 0 239 200 90 Providence 68 40 19 5 4 210 169 89 Hershey 69 38 20 8 3 235 197 87 Bridgeport 69 41 24 3 1 206 190 86 Springfield 69 28 30 9 2 172 190 67 Hartford 68 23 39 4 2 175 248 52 North Division GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Pts Toronto 69 38 26 4 1 225 188 81 Syracuse 69 34 23 6 6 208 210 80 Albany 68 34 29 2 3 177 187 73 St. John’s 69 32 27 8 2 194 203 74 Utica 68 31 28 7 2 175 192 71 Rochester 67 28 37 0 2 178 215 58 Binghamton 69 26 39 2 2 177 239 56 Western Conference Central Division GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Pts x-Grand Rapids68 43 20 1 4 234 170 91 x-Chicago 69 39 18 7 5 229 181 90 Milwaukee 68 40 22 3 3 203 192 86 Charlotte 68 35 28 5 0 183 187 75 Cleveland 68 33 28 3 4 171 186 73 Iowa 68 31 29 6 2 162 178 70 Manitoba 68 25 34 4 5 176 220 59 Rockford 69 23 34 9 3 160 224 58 Pacific Division GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Pts x-San Jose 60 39 14 2 5 210 157 85 x-San Diego 60 38 17 3 2 198 158 81 Ontario 60 32 18 10 0 179 168 74 Bakersfield 60 30 24 5 1 179 166 66 Stockton 60 29 25 4 2 187 172 64 Tucson 61 26 28 7 0 167 214 59 Texas 68 30 33 1 4 201 232 65 San Antonio 67 25 35 5 2 163 211 57 Note: x - clinched playoff berth; Two points for a team winning in overtime or shootout; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.

Tuesday’s Games Cleveland 3 Charlotte 2 (OT) Iowa 4 Rockford 0 Stockton 4 Texas 1 Manitoba 5 Bakersfield 2 Tucson 5 San Antonio 2 Wednesday’s Games Milwaukee 3 Grand Rapids 2 Bridgeport 3 Springfield 2 Syracuse 6 Binghamton 1 Thursday’s Games Charlotte 4 Cleveland 1 Friday’s Games Binghamton 4 St. John’s 2 Charlotte 3 Grand Rapids 1 Toronto 3 Syracuse 2 (SO) Rochester 5 Utica 2 Providence 4 Albany 1 Bridgeport 3 Lehigh Valley 1 Springfield 3 W-B/Scranton 1 Hartford 3 Hershey 0 Rockford 3 Texas 1 Chicago 4 Iowa 0 Stockton at San Antonio, 6:30 p.m.

Manitoba at San Jose, 8 p.m.

Ontario at Bakersfield, 8 p.m.

San Diego at Tucson, 8:05 p.m.

Today’s Games Hartford at Albany, 3 p.m.

Binghamton at St. John’s, 4 p.m.

Rochester at Utica, 5 p.m.

Toronto at Syracuse, 5 p.m.

Texas at Milwaukee, 5 p.m.

Bridgeport at Hershey, 5 p.m.

Lehigh Valley at W-B/Scranton, 5:05 p.m.

Providence at Springfield, 5:05 p.m.

Stockton at San Antonio, 6 p.m.

Grand Rapids at Rockford, 6 p.m.

Cleveland at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Ontario at Bakersfield, 7 p.m.

Manitoba at San Jose, 8 p.m.

San Diego at Tucson, 8:05 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Rochester at Albany, 1 p.m.

Utica at W-B/Scranton, 1:05 p.m.

Hartford at Providence, 1:05 p.m.

Texas at Milwaukee, 2 p.m.

Lehigh Valley at Hershey, 3 p.m.

Charlotte at Chicago, 3 p.m.

Cleveland at Iowa, 4 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games St. John’s at Toronto, 9 a.m.

Springfield at Bridgeport, 9 a.m.

San Antonio at Charlotte, 5 p.m.

Grand Rapids at Manitoba, 6 p.m.

Cleveland at Iowa, 6 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games San Antonio at Charlotte, 5 p.m.

Syracuse at Albany, 5 p.m.

Hershey at Lehigh Valley, 5:05 p.m.

Grand Rapids at Manitoba, 6 p.m.

Bakersfield at Texas, 6:30 p.m.

San Diego at Stockton, 8 p.m.

Ontario at San Jose, 8 p.m.

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TRANSACTIONS

BASKETBALL NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct x-Boston 49 27 .645 z-Cleveland 48 27 .640 z-Washington 46 29 .613 x-Toronto 46 30 .605 Milwaukee 40 36 .526 Atlanta 39 36 .520 Miami 37 39 .487 Indiana 37 39 .487 Chicago 36 39 .480 Charlotte 35 41 .461 Detroit 35 42 .455 New York 29 47 .382 Philadelphia 28 48 .368 Orlando 27 49 .355 Brooklyn 16 59 .213 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct z-Golden State 61 14 .813 x-San Antonio 58 17 .773 x-Houston 51 24 .680 x-Utah 46 29 .613 x-L.A. Clippers 46 31 .597 x-Oklahoma City 43 32 .573 Memphis 42 34 .553 Portland 37 38 .493 Denver 35 40 .467 New Orleans 33 43 .434 Dallas 31 44 .413 Minnesota 30 44 .405 Sacramento 29 47 .382 Phoenix 22 54 .289 L.A. Lakers 21 54 .280 x-clinched playoff spot z-clinched division

GB — 1/2 2 1/2 3 9 9 1/2 12 12 12 1/2 14 14 1/2 20 21 22 32 1/2 GB — 3 10 15 16 18 19 1/2 24 26 28 1/2 30 30 1/2 32 1/2 39 1/2 40

Thursday’s Games Detroit 90, Brooklyn 89 Chicago 99, Cleveland 93 Minnesota 119, L.A. Lakers 104 L.A. Clippers 124, Phoenix 118 Portland 117, Houston 107 Friday’s Games Charlotte 122, Denver 114 Toronto 111, Indiana 100 Boston 117, Orlando 116 Cleveland 122, Philadelphia 105 Memphis 99, Dallas 90 Milwaukee 108, Detroit 105, OT New Orleans 117, Sacramento 89 New York 98, Miami 94 San Antonio 100, Oklahoma City 95 Washington at Utah, 7 p.m.

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

Saturday’s Games L.A. Lakers at L.A. Clippers, 1:30 p.m.

Atlanta at Chicago, 3 p.m.

Orlando at Brooklyn, 4 p.m.

Sacramento at Minnesota, 6 p.m.

Phoenix at Portland, 8 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Boston at New York, 11 a.m.

Charlotte at Oklahoma City, 1 p.m.

Dallas at Milwaukee, 1:30 p.m.

Memphis at L.A. Lakers, 1:30 p.m.

Utah at San Antonio, 1:30 p.m.

Atlanta at Brooklyn, 4 p.m.

Chicago at New Orleans, 4 p.m.

Denver at Miami, 4 p.m.

Indiana at Cleveland, 4 p.m.

Philadelphia at Toronto, 4 p.m.

Washington at Golden State, 6 p.m.

Houston at Phoenix, 7 p.m.

Monday’s Games Portland at Minnesota, 5 p.m.

LACROSSE Toronto 13 Vancouver 7 Rochester 11 Buffalo 10 Colorado 14 Saskatchewan 11 Calgary 18 New England 13 Friday’s results Toronto 12 Georgia 11 (OT) Saskatchewan 13 Calgary 10

NATIONAL LACROSSE LEAGUE GP Georgia 12 Toronto 13 New England 13 Buffalo 12 Rochester 13 GP Saskatchewan 12 Colorado 14 Vancouver 13 Calgary 14

East Division W L Pct GF 8 4 .667 166 8 5 .615 157 6 7 .462 151 5 7 .417 153 5 8 .385 125 West Division W L Pct GF 8 4 .667 154 8 6 .571 160 5 8 .385 147 5 9 .357 163

GA 146 128 165 157 151

GB — ½ 2½ 3 3½

GA 140 148 160 181

GB — 1 3½ 4

Week 14 Saturday’s results

Week 15 Friday’s game Toronto at Vancouver, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 1 Colorado at Georgia, 5:05 p.m.

Saskatchewan at Buffalo, 5:30 p.m.

Calgary at Rochester, 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, Apr. 2 Toronto at New England, 11 a.m.

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

SPRING TRAINING AMERICAN LEAGUE W L Pct. 24 9 0.727 20 13 0.606 19 14 0.576 18 14 0.563 16 13 0.552 17 14 0.548 16 14 0.533 16 16 0.500 16 16 0.500 16 16 0.500 16 16 0.500 15 15 0.500 12 16 0.429 14 20 0.412 11 18 0.379

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

NATIONAL LEAGUE W L Pct. 20 8 0.714 19 11 0.633 15 14 0.517 16 15 0.516 17 16 0.515 17 17 0.500 16 16 0.500 15 17 0.469 16 19 0.457 14 17 0.452 13 17 0.433 13 18 0.419 12 17 0.414 11 21 0.344 9 22 0.290 Friday’s Games

Rochester 3, Minnesota 3 Tampa Bay 7, Philadelphia 7 Army at N.Y. Mets, cancelled Chicago Cubs 6, Houston 3 Baltimore 3, Norfolk 3 Boston at Washington, cancelled St. Louis 5, Springfield 2 Louisville 1, Cincinnati 1 Miami 7, Detroit 1 Pittsburgh 1, Toronto 1 Atlanta 8, N.Y. Yankees 5 Texas 3, Kansas City 0 Milwaukee 5, Chicago White Sox 2 Lake Elsinore vs. San Diego at Lake Elsinore, CA, 7 p.m.

Cleveland vs. Arizona at Phoenix, 7:40 p.m.

Colorado vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 7:40 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers vs. L.A. Angels at Anaheim, CA, 8:07 p.m.

Oakland vs. San Francisco at San Francisco, CA, 8:15 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Detroit vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 10:05 a.m.

Pittsburgh vs. Toronto at Montreal, Canada, 11:07 a.m.

Cincinnati vs. CIF at Dayton, OH, 11:35 a.m.

Boston vs. Washington at Annapolis, MD, 12 p.m.

Kansas City vs. Texas at Arlington, TX, 12:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox vs. Milwaukee at Milwaukee, WI, 12:10 p.m.

San Francisco vs. Oakland at Oakland, CA, 1:05 p.m.

Seattle vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 1:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels vs. L.A. Dodgers at Los Angeles, CA, 7:10 p.m.

Sunday’s Games N.Y. Yankees vs. Tampa Bay at , 11:10 a.m.

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

Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis at , 6:35 p.m.

Saturday, April 1, 2017

BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Optioned RHPs Alec Asher and Logan Verrett to Norfolk (IL). Signed 1B Ryan Ripken to a minor league contract.

BOSTON RED SOX — Assigned OF Bryce Brentz outright to Pawtucket (IL). Reassigned RHPs Jamie Callahan, Austin Maddox and Chandler Shepherd to their minor league camp.

DETROIT TIGERS — Placed OF J.D. Martinez on the 10-day DL, retroactive to March 30. Announced OF Steven Moya cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Toledo (IL). Announced LHP Daniel Stumpf cleared waivers and was offered back to Kansas City as the return of a Rule 5 pick. Signed C Bryan Holaday to a minor league contract and assigned him to Toledo.

NEW YORK YANKEES — Optioned RHP Ben Heller and C Kyle Higashioka to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL).

OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Named Dennis Eckersley special assistant to the president.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Agreed to terms with INF Gordon Beckham on a minor league contract. Recalled LHP Ariel Miranda from Tacoma (PCL). Placed RHPs Steve Cishek, Shae Simmons, Rob Whalen, Tony Zych, LHP Drew Smyly and INF Shawn OMalley on the 10-day DL. Optioned OF Ben Gamel and C Tuffy Gosewisch to Tacoma. Reassigned RHP Jonathan Aro, LHP Dean Kiekhefer, INFs Mike Freeman, Tyler Smith and C Nevin Ashley to their minor league camp.

TEXAS RANGERS — Optioned RHP Keona Kela to Round Rock (PCL).Reassigned RHP Anthony Bass and C Steven Lerud to minor league camp.

National League ARIZONA DIAMIONDBACKS — Selected the contract of RHP J.J. Hoover. Optioned C Oscar Hernandez to Jackson (TL). Reassigned LHP T.J. McFarland to their minor league camp.

COLORADO ROCKIES — Selected the contract of INF-OF Stephen Cardullo from Albuquerque (PCL).

Designated RHP Jason Motte for assignment. Optioned INF Pat Valaika to Albuquerque. Reassigned

OF Chris Denorfia to their minor league camp.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Optioned RHP A.J. Schugel to Indianapolis (IL).

SAN DIEGO PADRES — Claimed RHP Jake Esch off waivers from Miami. Designated RHP Cesar Vargas for assignment.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Announced 1B-OF Clint Robinson cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Syracuse (IL).

American Association FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS — Signed INF Mitch Delfino and OF John Ruettiger.

LINCOLN SALTDOGS — Sold the contract of RHP Shairon Martis to Baltimore (AL). Signed RHP Leuris Gomez.

SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS — Signed OF Tony Campana.

SIOUX FALLS CANARIES — Signed RHP Miles Nordgren.

TEXAS AIRHOGS — Signed RHP Joe Robinson.

WICHITA WINGNUTS — Signed C Martin Medina and C Zach Fisher. Released RHP Chase M. Johnson.

WINNIPEG GOLDEYES — Signed LHP Mitch Lambson.

Can-Am League NEW JERSEY JACKALS — Signed LHP Jose Jose.

TROIS-RIVIERES AIGLES — Signed OF Brenden Webb. Released INF Jesus Merchan.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Fined Dallas G Devin Harris $25,000, for aggressively pursuing a game official and failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection during a March 29 game at New Orleans.

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES — Recalled F Jarell Martin from Iowa (NBADL).

FOOTBALL National Football League CHICAGO BEARS — Waived DL Ego Ferguson.

GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed LS Derek Hart.

MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed S T.J. McDonald. Released DE Dion Jordan.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Signed QB Chase Daniel to a one-year contract.

Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Announced the retirement of WR Ryan Smith.

HOCKEY National Hockey League ANAHEIM DUCKS — Reassigned LW Ondrej Kase to San Diego (AHL).Signed G Angus Redmond to a three-year contract.

ARIZONA COYOTES — Assigned F Christian Fischer to Tucson (AHL).

DALLAS STARS — Recalled Fs Gemel Smith and Justin Dowling from Texas (AHL).

NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Announced the retirement of F Patrik Elias.

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS — Signed C Mike Vecchione to an entry-level contract.

ECHL MANCHESTER MONARCHS — Announced F Tyler Sikura was returned from loan by Iowa (AHL) and G Colin Stevens was recalled by Springfield (AHL). Released D Tyler Elbrecht and RW Thomas Schutt.

READING ROYALS — Announced D Reece Willcox was assigned to the team from Lehigh Valley (AHL).

SOUTH CAROLINA STINGRAYS — Signed D Mitch Nylen to an amateur tryout contract.

COLLEGE BETHUNE-COOKMAN — Named Ryan Ridder men’s basketball coach.

HOFSTRA — Named John Paris and Shane McKay athletic facilities co-ordinators.

OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN — Announced the resignation of women’s soccer coach Randall Robison.

Named Chelsie Flagg women’s interim soccer coach.

OLD DOMINION — Extended football coach Bobby Wilder’s contract through the 2021-22 season.

SYRACUSE — Named Dave Boller director of player personnel for football.

UTAH — Announced G Devon Daniels and G JoJo Zamora are leaving the men’s basketball team.

GOLF Shell Houston Open At Golf Club of Houston Humble, Texas Purse: $7 million Yardage: 7,441; Par 72 Second Round Sung Kang 65-63—128 Hudson Swafford 67-67—134 Russell Henley 67-67—134 Rickie Fowler 64-71—135 Zac Blair 69-67—136 Aaron Baddeley 68-68—136 Stewart Cink 66-71—137 Kyle Stanley 66-71—137 Jason Dufner 68-69—137 Daniel Berger 70-67—137 Justin Rose 67-71—138 Angel Cabrera 69-69—138 Jason Kokrak 68-70—138 Danny Lee 69-69—138 Keegan Bradley 67-71—138 Andrew Loupe 68-70—138 Johnson Wagner 69-70—139 D.A. Points 68-71—139 Luke List 68-71—139 Tom Hoge 67-72—139 Bryson DeChambeau 71-68—139 Jhonattan Vegas 66-74—140 Michael Kim 70-70—140 Rafael Campos 69-71—140 Nick Taylor 69-71—140 John Huh 70-71—141 Billy Horschel 68-73—141 Robert Garrigus 68-73—141 J.T. Poston 70-71—141 Beau Hossler 70-71—141 Harold Varner III 68-73—141 Matt Every 69-72—141 Vaughn Taylor 67-74—141 Charles Howell III 70-71—141 Jimmy Walker 69-72—141 Bernd Wiesberger 70-71—141 Harris English 69-72—141 Spencer Levin 70-71—141 J.J. Spaun 69-72—141 Chad Campbell 71-71—142 Andres Gonzales 75-67—142 Geoff Ogilvy 68-74—142 Kyle Reifers 71-71—142 J.J. Henry 71-71—142 Luke Donald 71-71—142 Mackenzie Hughes 72-70—142 Robert Streb 77-65—142 Troy Merritt 67-75—142 Tyrone Van Aswegen 69-73—142 Matt Jones 70-72—142 Peter Uihlein 71-71—142 Jamie Lovemark 70-72—142 Ryan Blaum 68-74—142

Derek Fathauer Ricky Barnes Grayson Murray Kevin Chappell Richy Werenski Patrick Cantlay Michael Thompson Davis Love III Jon Rahm James Hahn Charley Hoffman Bryce Molder Chris Wood Brendon de Jonge Scott Brown Tony Finau Cody Gribble Sean O’Hair Andy Sullivan Wesley McClain Morgan Hoffmann Kevin Streelman Phil Mickelson Seung-Yul Noh Ben Crane Blayne Barber Cameron Tringale Sam Saunders Failed to make the cut Lucas Glover Adam Scott Roberto Castro Chris Stroud Patton Kizzire C.T. Pan Ryan Palmer Shawn Stefani Ryo Ishikawa David Lingmerth Greg Chalmers Fabian Gomez Jim Herman Chez Reavie Steve Marino Ollie Schniederjans Andrew Johnston Ben Martin Ernie Els Jordan Spieth Patrick Reed Chad Collins Mark Anderson Riley Arp Trey Mullinax Cameron Smith K.J. Choi Bud Cauley Whee Kim J.B. Holmes

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ANA Inspiration At Mission Hills CC (Dinah Shore Tournament Course) Rancho Mirage, Calif.

Purse: $2.7 million Yardage: 6,769; Par: 72 Partial Second Round (a-amateur) Suzann Pettersen 68-69—137 Minjee Lee 70-68 —138 Nelly Korda 69-69—138 Inbee Park 69-69—138 Cristie Kerr 67-71 —138 Ariya Jutanugarn 70-70—140 Charley Hull 68-72—140 Jessica Korda 74-67—141 Azahara Munoz 72-69—141 Jennifer Song 71-70—141 Chella Choi 70-72—142 Sarah Jane Smith 70-72—142 Bo-Mee Lee 71-72—143 Angel Yin 71-72—143 Caroline Masson 67-76—143 Amy Yang 73-71—144 Hyo Joo Kim 72-72—144 Alison Lee 71-73—144 Sei Young Kim 71-73—144

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Crosby leads Penguins to win over Rangers in shootout

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Penguins 4 Rangers 3, SO EW YORK (AP) — Sidney Crosby had a goal and an assist in regulation and then got the clinching goal in the shootout to lift Pittsburgh to a 4-3 win over the New York Rang-

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ers on Friday night, snapping the Penguins’ four-game skid.

Jake Guentzel and Bryan Rust also scored for Pittsburgh, and Matt Murray stopped 30 shots for his 29th win of the season. With the win, the Penguins topped their point total last season en route to winning the Stanley Cup. Chris Kreider tied the score with

11.6 seconds left in the third period to force overtime. Nick Holden had a goal and an assist, Rick Nash also scored and J.T. Miller added two assists for the Rangers. Henrik Lundqvist finished with 32 saves as New York fell to 0-5-3 at home since beating Washington on Feb. 19.

Phil Kessel also scored in the tiebreaker for the Penguins, and Mur-

ray stopped Mika Zibanejad and Mats Zuccarello.

The Penguins improved to 5-1-2 in their past eight road games and secured a winning road record away from home for the 11th consecutive season.

Penguins: Host Carolina on Sunday. Rangers: Host Philadelphia on Sunday.

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McDonald’s Canada’s hacked jobs website affects 95,000 applicants

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ORONTO — McDonald’s Canada says the jobs section of its website has been hacked, compromising the personal information of about 95,000 applicants over the past three years.

The company said Friday the accessed information included names, addresses, phone numbers, employment histories and other standard job application information of those who applied online between March 2014 and March 2017.

The site doesn’t collect social insurance numbers, banking information or health information, McDonald’s said.

“At this time, we have no information that the information taken has been misused,” the company said in a statement. “We apologize to those impacted by this incident.”

Ira Nishisato, partner and national leader of cyber security and cyber risk-management at the law firm Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Toronto, said it’s usually unclear how personal data will be used in the early stages of a security breach.

“When large scale data breaches occur you have a tip of the iceberg phenomenon,” he said. “You’re aware certain information may have been compromised but you’re typically not aware of the full extent of the breach or of what use that information may have been put to.”

Nishisato said there is a black market for personal information on the so-called dark web, a part of the Internet not easily publicly available and largely unregulated.

“Hackers who are able to penetrate systems through data breaches will resell personal information for considerable amounts of money,” he said. “That can lead to identity theft and other illegal activity.”

An increasing number of class action lawsuits stemming from data breaches has prompted organizations to take preventative steps against potential cyber attacks, Nishisato said.

“When it comes to a data breach, it’s not an if it’s a when,” he said. “It’s fair to say you can never be 100 per cent cyber-secure. But there is a great deal you can do you limit your exposure and liability from a legal perspective.”

A McDonald’s Canada spokesman said it appears the breach occurred in mid-March.

Adam Grachnik said McDonald’s has notified every provincial and territorial privacy commission-

BlackBerry shares jump as results top estimates WATERLOO, Ont. — BlackBerry’s shares jumped Friday after it reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results and said it would be expanding its software licensing business following its decision last year to stop making smartphones.

“What this might mean, and I make no promise, is that you may soon see a BlackBerry tablet,” said CEO John Chen in a conference call with analysts after the company released its fourth-quarter and year-end numbers.

While the deal is not yet finalized, Chen said one of the company’s partners will make the tablet, which will use BlackBerry’s software. BlackBerry (TSX:BB) would receive royalties for each unit shipped.

BlackBerry previously designed a tablet in-house, the PlayBook in 2011, which failed to impress critics.

The licensing deal would be similar to existing arrangements in place with partners who can de-

er as well as the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada of the breach.

A spokeswoman for the federal privacy watchdog said the office is aware of the website breach.

“We’re following up with the organization with respect to what took place and what the company is doing to mitigate the situation,” Anne-Marie Cenaiko said in an email. “The company has submitted a breach report, which we will be reviewing.

The company said all applicants directly affected by the privacy File photo by breach would be notiTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS fied by mail, or through T h e s i g n a t t h e other contact informa- McDonald’s restaurant on tion, such as email or 42nd Street near Times phone, if a mailing adSquare in New York, is dress wasn’t on the apshown in January 2016. plication form.

MacDonald’s Canada McDonald’s also said applicants affected by announced Friday that the breach could call its website had been the company’s dedicat- hacked, compromising the personal information ed assistance line.

McDonald’s said the of about 95,000 applisite was shut down im- cants. mediately and an investigation was launched when they learned of the breach.

“The careers webpage will remain shut down until the investigation is complete and appropriate measures are taken to ensure that this type of security breach does not happen again,” McDonald’s said.

It is advising anybody interested in applying for a job to do so in person at any McDonald’s Canada restaurant.

McDonald’s has more than 1,400 restaurants in Canada and more than 80,000 Canadian employees. sign, manufacture and sell BlackBerry-branded smartphones in exchange for royalties per phone.

Earlier this year, BlackBerry partner BB Merah Putih launched the Aurora for the Indonesian market. In February, TCL Communication Technology Holdings Ltd. (TCT) revealed a BlackBerry-branded phone with the classic physical keyboard, which is expected to be sold in Canada and several other countries soon.

Chen said he expects to see some revenue from the Aurora this quarter, while TCT’s KEYone device likely won’t start shipping until May. He said he’d be disappointed with one million units sold and expects the licensing agreements to pay royalties on multimillion units annually.

The company’s transition from making smartphones to providing software and technology services was on track, he said, adding the company had one of its strongest quarters to date for software billing. Chen said he expects the company to grow its software and services business between 13 and 15 per cent — at or above average market growth — this fiscal year.

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MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — Better-than-expected economic data lifted the loonie Friday while North American markets slipped into the red after a day of mostly listless trading.

The Canadian dollar gained 0.19 of a U.S. cent to 75.19 cents US, as Statistics Canada reported that the economy grew faster than expected in January.

The federal agency said gross domestic product increased by 0.6 per cent during the first month of the year, significantly higher than the 0.3 per cent that economists had been expecting, according to Thomson Reuters.

“A lot of that was driven by things that Canada does well — manufacturing and energy,” said Cavan Yie, a portfolio manager at Manulife Asset Management.

“That’s a reflection, I think, of the weaker currency providing a benefit to ex-

www. r e d d e e r a d vo c a t e . c o m porting goods and exporting energy. Maybe we’re finally seeing the weaker loonie help in that regard.”

On Bay Street, the Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index gave back 31.01 points to 15,547.75, with base metals companies retreating 0.61 per cent while financials stocks slipped 0.60 per cent.

The tech sector was the lead gainer on the TSX, up 0.67 per cent as BlackBerry reported stronger-than-expected earnings results.

Shares of Waterloo, Ont.-based BlackBerry (TSX:BB) were up 11.11 per cent, or $1.03, to $10.30.

Yie said the company’s quarterly results suggest that the former smartphone leader may be turning the corner.

“One thing we look at is, is there cash balance?” said Yie, noting that after several tough quarters, the company finally started generating positive cash flow from its

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Argentina province limits some Barrick work TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp.

(TSX:ABX) says officials in Argentina’s San Juan province are temporarily restricting the use of cyanide at one of its gold mines until remedial work following a pipe rupture is completed.

Barrick says a monitoring system at its Veladero mine detected the rupture in a pipe carrying gold-bearing solution on a leach pad Tuesday evening.

The Toronto-based gold miner says all of the leaked solution was contained at the site and none of it reached any diversion channels or bodies of water.

San Juan provincial authorities inspected the site the following day and Barrick says it is working to complete this remediation as quickly as possible.

Barrick says the incident did not pose any threat to the health of employees or the environment.

Barrick also says it does not expect this incident to impact its 2017 production guidance at the open-pit mine some 374 kilometres northwest of the city of San Juan.

Veladero produced 544,000 ounces of gold in 2016. Barrick says 2017 production is expected to be 770,000830,000 ounces.

Baazov sells Amaya stock for $267.7 million MONTREAL — The founder and former chief executive of Amaya Inc. has sold about two-thirds of his

operations and building its cash position for the first time in a while.

But some of the optimism may be overdone, he added.

“Even though we liked some of the moves in the quarter, the performance wasn’t as good as the share price today would suggest, just given that a lot of the beat was driven by potentially non-recurring items,” said Yie. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average fell 65.27 points to 20,663.22, while the S&P 500 index shed 5.34 points to 2,362.72 and the Nasdaq composite index lost 2.60 points to 5,911.74.

In commodity news, the May crude contract added 25 cents at US$50.60 per barrel amid speculation that OPEC may extend its sixmonth deal to curb oil output past June.

“I still think oil has higher to go for the balance of the

remaining shares in the Montreal-based owner of PokerStars, for a total of $267.7 million.

David Baazov received an average of $22.31 per share for the 12 million Amaya shares that he sold on Wednesday and Thursday.

Prior to this week’s sales, Baazov owned about 17.6 million Amaya shares — or 12 per cent of its common stock.

That drops to 3.8 per cent of Amaya’s shares following this week’s transactions, which were disclosed late Thursday.

It’s Baazov’s second large divestiture this month. He announced March 7 that had sold seven million Amaya shares at an average price of $19 per share, totalling $133 million.

Baazov had proposed early last year to buy Amaya and take it private, but walked away from the bid in December after running into legal problems.

He has pleaded not guilty to securities-related charges that were announced following an investigation into allegations of illicit trading by several close associates over a fiveyear period.

Bombardier facing union drive in Montreal MONTREAL — Bombardier Aerospace office workers and a major international union are working to organize three plants in the Montreal area that make commercial and business jets.

A spokesman for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers says it was approached by employees who are frustrated by cuts to benefits, outsourcing to low-cost countries, increased work loads and lack of job security.

year, just given that, at the end of the day, globally we are undersupplied right now and globally inventories are falling,” said Yie. Meanwhile, the June gold contract was up $3.20 at US$1,251.20 an ounce and May copper contracts gained 1.9 cents at US$2.65 a pound.

May natural gas contracts were essentially flat at US$3.19 per mmBTU. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at the close Friday at world financial market trading.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index _ 15,547.75, down 31.01 points Dow _ 20,663.22, down 65.27 points S&P 500_ 2,362.72, down 5.34 points Nasdaq _ 5,911.74, down 2.60 points Currencies: Cdn _ 75.19 cents US, up 0.19 of a cent

Saturday, April 1, 2017 Pound _ C$1.6662, up 0.32 of a cent Euro _ C$1.4189, down 0.53 of a cent Euro _ US$1.0669, down 0.12 of a cent Oil futures: US$50.60, up 25 cents (May contract) Gold futures: US$1,251.20 per oz., up $3.20 (June contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: unavailable from source; office closed on Fridays (Thursday: $25.279 per oz., $812.72 kg.)

ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: May ‘17 $2.80 lower $484.40; July ‘17 $3.20 lower $488.50; Nov. ‘17 $2.60 lower $476.40; Jan. ‘18 $2.80 lower $480.20; March ‘18 $3.00 lower $483.60; May ‘18 $3.30 lower $486.00; July ‘18 $3.30 lower $486.50;

The Machinists union currently represents 4,500 shop floor workers at the plants and is aiming to sign about 2,000 more employees who do office work.

Union representative Dave Chartrand says the Bombardier workers are fed up about lacking a voice as the company has shed jobs in an effort to improve its financial health.

Chartrand says workers were angered by this week’s news that compensation for Bombardier’s five top executives and executive board chairman went up by nearly 50 per cent last year.

Bombardier spokesman Bryan Tucker said the union drive is a matter it will “manage internally, not in public.”

The union says each employee received a two-page registered letter from Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) urging them to maintain the current work relationship.

Chartrand says the biggest challenge for the unionization efforts is employee fears of reprisals if they are identified as joining the effort.

A bargaining unit is automatically certified in Quebec if a majority of targeted office workers sign membership cards.

A similar union drive failed about 15 years ago.

The Unifor union represents Bombardier Aerospace office workers at a Toronto plant.

D I L B E R T

Nov.

‘18

$3.30

lower

$478.30; Jan. ‘19 $3.30 lower $478.40; March ‘19 $3.30 lower $478.40; May ‘19 $3.30 lower $478.40.

Barley (Western): May ‘17

unchanged

July

‘17

$137.00; unchanged

$138.00;

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changed

$140.00;

‘17

‘17

unchanged

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‘18

$140.00;

unDec.

$140.00; unchanged

May

‘18

un-

changed $140.00; July ‘18 unchanged $140.00; Oct. ‘18

unchanged

Dec.

‘18

$140.00; unchanged

$140.00; March ‘19 unchanged $140.00; May ‘19 unchanged $140.00.

Friday’s estimated volume

of

trade:

419,440

tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley).

Total: 419,440.

Lockout imminent at Sask. refinery: report REGINA — A Regina radio station says about 800 workers at the Co-op refinery in the city are being told by their union to prepare for a labour disruption this weekend.

CJME says it’s obtained an internal email sent from the Unifor Local 594 bargaining committee to its members, which points to a lockout starting Sunday following a 48-hour notice.

Negotiations for a new contract have been ongoing for months and a two-week cooling-off period following an attempt to reach a mediated settlement was to end at 12:00 a.m.

March 31.

The committee is telling the employees to keep working until such time as they are officially locked out.

They are also being asked to clear out their lockers and cubicles of any personal belongings and to take any pooled resources, such as kitchen and canteen items.

The union says in a Facebook posting Thursday evening that its bargaining committee was to meet with the company Friday.

“All indications are that the company will lock out its employees on Sunday,” the committee said in the email.

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HospICE gala a hit

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On Feb. 25, the 2017 HospICE Gala was held at the Red Deer Sheraton Hotel. The hotel’s special events centre was transformed into an upscale 1980s inspired lounge. The event included a four-course meal, a performance by dance band Bella Rouge (pictured top left) and live and silent auctions. The event raised more than $85,000 for the Red Deer Hospice Society. That amount will fund 170 days of hospice care.

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STREET TALES

An entire country with a drug dependency

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When the pain (of loss) gets too hard I smoke some pot; it helps and doesn’t give me the aftereffects of that harder crap.”

These words came out of the mouth of the young woman in last Chris week’s article. Her state of mind at that Salomons moment was one of humiliating loss and rejection, which is usually the time that she craves more dope; it deadens the hurt inside of her.

Although I will probably get a bit of objection to my statements, the fact remains; marijuana is a mind altering and harmful drug and can be a gateway to harder drugs. My reasoning is based on having heard hundreds of statements from users who will make claims of the benefits.

Trouble is, the majority of the benefits are mental; there are some who would benefit physically from it for sure, but by and large, most use it to get high or just to ‘feel better’ as in the case of young Penny. It is like the claims made for cigarettes as a relaxant.

There is absolutely no scientific verification in either case, but Facebook stories and the like rule

the day. Some may be true, but many made up testimonials lend to the acceptance of this drug. Here in lies the problem. I liken the acceptance of marijuana to the frog’s acceptance of the temperature increasing pot of water that he is in. Dumb. I am not referring to the occasional user, but one who likes the ‘buzz’ so much that it becomes a habit. Even one time is enough to give a feeling of well-being, enough so that the acceptance of more and more, grows, weakening the resistance to an addiction.

Dumber.

In all likelihood you would have heard the commercials claiming the prevention of serious heart failure if the person takes Low-dose Aspirin. For some with a history of heart problems it is probably true, but now I speak to many folks my age who take it just because of the commercials.

In speaking to my doctor about it, his statement was, “if it eases your mind, go ahead, it won’t hurt you.” Now I’m not so sure.

I’m not exaggerating when I say that life at times is very difficult. That is just a fact of life. To face the difficulties in life with a clear mind is also at times quite hard, but the use of drugs whether prescribed, (sometimes needed), street purchased or given by a ‘generous benefactor’, is a cop out pure and simple. If what I

have learned through reading and studying that perseverance and hardship builds strength and character, then what does a cop out build?

It seems at times, that prescribed opioid have created as many addicts as the street has. Our modern culture and propensity to ease each and every little pain or problem with drugs has seemingly turned our entire country into a culture of addicts.

How did people survive or even live before drugs were invented? Problem is, I have to include myself in that mess; I don’t want to live with pain either.

Someone commented on my articles one day during a meal at the kitchen, “You always identify the problem and explain it, but very seldom offer a solution.” I thought about that and realized that the solutions that I could offer, no one wants to hear because of their resistance to it. My view is that we do not want to let anyone else have control or influence in our lives, so very few solutions are possible.

But no solution is possible if at first we don’t as an entire country recognize our dependency on drugs; legal though they may be. This is where the rubber hits the road!

Think about it.

Chris Salomons is the kitchen coordinator at Potter’s Hands in Red Deer.

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HAY’S DAZE

Orange balloon dog worth $58.4 million

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ouldn’t you like to have a nice orange balloon dog? Like, one of those dogs that clowns make at parties out of long, twisted balloons. Only, a sculpture, I mean. You could put it in your house and admire it. It would be a lively conversation piece too. Everybody likes balloon Harley dogs, right? Well, I know where there is just such a sculpture. It’s called Hay “Balloon Dog (Orange)” and it’s yours for just north of $58.4 million A couple of years ago this orange dog set a record for “the most expensive work of art by a living artist sold at auction”. The artist is American Jeff Koons, who is known for creating brightly colored sculptures that resemble balloons. Only Jeff makes his balloons out of stainless steel and they are “mirror polished with a transparent color coating” and the resulting balloon dogs are 10-feet tall and 12-feet long (several meters by several meters), so you have to have a pretty big living room. But if you can afford the Balloon Dog (Orange) I’m guessing you have a pretty big living room.

Is it the colour holding you back? No problem,

there are four more Koons balloon dogs: blue, yellow, magenta and red. Take your pick, and take out your wallet.

All cynicism aside (really?) I’ve seen photos of the balloon dog in question and the other colored balloon dog sculptures, and I must say they really are unexpectedly beautiful. The balloon colors just “pop” (sorry) and the shape and the gorgeous reflected surface really are quite stunning. I mean, I would pay $58.4 for one. As in $58.40. Totally worth it. I’d put that baby in the back yard where Chicklet the cat could stare at it in wide-eyed confusion after continued attempts to burst it. Endless entertainment.

We all know the art world is a weird world, and doesn’t get any weirder than when money is involved. Some readers may remember an abstract painting called “Voice of Fire”. An American artist named Barnett Newman painted three humongous vertical stripes on a canvas. The centre one was red, the two outside ones were blue. The National Gallery of Canada paid $1.8 million for the three stripes back in 1989, whereupon 1.8 million outraged Canadians collectively screamed: “Hey! I’ll paint FOUR stripes for half the price!” Quite the controversy.

These days the most expensive van Goghs and Picassos go for somewhere around a tidy $300 million or so. And the museum dwelling Mona Lisa is currently valued at about $790 million. Are art collectors residing on another planet? One made entirely of dollars?

According to a new book called The Orange Balloon Dog by York University professor of marketing Don Thompson, a lot of the stratospheric moola paid for “priceless” works of art by the super-rich are for the purposes of “flipping” – reselling for a tidy profit. Because they obviously don’t already have quite enough dough.

The Orange Balloon Dog sculpture was purchased by New York collector Jose Mugrabi, who owns, along with his father and brother, more than 1,000 Warhol paintings. Did they proudly place the beautiful Dog in a prominent display where they could bask in its surreal aura and unprecedented value? Nope. It’s in a warehouse in New Jersey awaiting a resale.

But I’m keeping my eye on the Blue one. I’d go as high as 60 for that shiny puppy. Sixty Canadian dollars. And I’d only flip it if the cat scratches the heck out of it.

Harley Hay is a Red Deer author and filmaker.

Not all economic nationalists are like Donald Trump

BY THOMAS WALKOM ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES

N

ationalism is in bad odour. It need not be.

True, an ardent form of nationalism has fuelled the rise of right-wing political leaders, such as Donald Trump in the U.S. and Marine Le Pen in France.

Nationalism is driving Britain from the European Union, a move that – whether justified or not – threatens to deal a major blow to the continent’s common-market experiment.

In Turkey, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan adroitly uses nationalism to maintain and solidify his hold on power. In Russia, President Vladimir Putin does the same.

In its more extreme forms, nationalism can turn into xenophobia and racism. These are rightly denounced.

But the essence of nationalism an attachment to place and culture – remains a powerful human force. It cannot be dismissed as the benighted nativism of the ignorant. It has to be acknowledged and worked with.

In Canada, the new nationalism is associated with Trump. Those who don’t like him (and there are many) decry his trade protectionism and

his focus on illegal immigration. His key adviser, Steve Bannon, is often portrayed - incorrectly, I think – as a white nationalist.

Indeed, there is much that is wrong-headed about the Trump presidency. But his economic nationalism reflects a real mood in the country a feeling among far too many Americans that globalization has failed them and that resistance is the better path.

As New York Times columnist Eduardo Porter put it recently, Trump’s preferred solutions, such as tax breaks for the wealthy, may be wrong, but his diagnosis is correct. This is often forgotten.

In the rush to distance themselves from the more odious elements of Trump, too many Canadian politicians are ignoring the globalization-inspired problems that made his election victory possible.

For the Liberals, the solution to the ills of globalization is to press for more. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government praises the still-not-quite-yet-concluded Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the European Union.

It wants similar arrangements with Japan and China. And it promises to remedy any dislocation caused

by all of this with a vague cocktail of retraining programs and innovation subsidies.

The Conservatives remain wedded to the orthodoxy of free trade. Some of the party’s leadership candidates have flirted with the darker elements of Trumpian nationalism, such as his suspicion of Muslims.

But on the main theme of globalization, the Conservatives and Liberals are indistinguishable.

The New Democrats have a more complicated view of free trade.

They like some deals but not others. Among NDP leadership candidates, Ontario MP Charlie Angus comes closest to articulating the despair of those left out of the game.

But like their political rivals, the New Democrats find it hard to disentangle elements of the nationalism tapped by Trump. Their distaste for the U.S. president clouds their analysis.

This is odd. Canada has had much experience with economic nationalism, running right back into the 19th century, when John A. Macdonald’s Conservative government imposed protective tariffs to build up domestic manufacturing.

More recently, Canadian economic nationalism was very much a project

of the centre-left. In the NDP, it was expressed first through the shortlived Waffle faction and later through the mainstream party. The Liberal government of Pierre Trudeau implemented popular nationalist policies in the ’70s. The free-trade election of 1988 was fought over economic nationalism.

Nationalism in general and economic nationalism in particular were deemed respectable ideas.

So why are they not now? What is so dangerous about rooting for the home team? Why is anyone labelled close-minded and intolerant who is opposed to the unhindered movement of labour, commodities and capital across borders?

Why does the far right get to be the unchallenged champion for those critical of global capitalism? Where are the left and centre-left?

The unions are hip to the fact that the new nationalism is open-ended. Both Unifor chief Jerry Dias and Steelworkers’ head Leo Gerard seem to understand that there is something real behind Trumpism.

Canadian politicians? Not so much.

Thomas Walkom is a national affairs writer.

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Clergy who don’t believe in organized religion? Humanists think 2017 is their time to grow

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ASHINGTON - The name of the gathering almost sounded like an oxymoron: the “Humanist Clergy Collaboratory.”

A meeting to organize religious leaders — for people who don’t believe in organized religion?

“Well,” Amanda Poppei joked, “some people would say we’re not that organized.”

But the humanist clergy — spiritual leaders for people who don’t like to talk about God but do like to gather for a moral purpose — are trying to get a lot more organized. The “collaboratory,” which Poppei hosted at Washington Ethical Society, the 73-year-old humanist congregation that she leads in Northwest Washington, brought together about 40 of them for a first-of-its-kind gathering of non-religious clergy.

These clergy without a God say that their movement is poised to grow dramatically right now, as American young adults report a lack of religious belief in higher numbers than ever before, but also yearn for communal ties and a sense of mission in a tumultuous time.

“Even more since the election, we have folks say, ‘I’m really looking for a way either to feel hope or to do justice,’” Poppei said. The Sunday after the presidential election, dozens of distressed liberal Washingtonians showed up at her service, and many have gotten involved in the congregation.

Now, Poppei sees an opportunity for not just her community but humanists nationwide. “To me it’s just about, how can we maximize what we’re doing to allow us to take advantage of the moment right now? I believe really strongly that being a person in a community makes you a better person. America needs it.”

Fueled especially by the millennial generation, the portion of Americans who say they don’t ascribe to any particular religion has increased dramatically, from 5 per cent in 1972 to 25 per cent today. A small portion of those 25 per cent identify as atheist or agnostic. The rest tend to describe themselves using terms like “spiritual but not religious” or just “nothing in particular.”

These nonreligious people, of course, tend not to join religious congregations. But the clergy who gathered at Washington Ethical Society this week offer them just that.

Almost all of these clergy hold services, often on Sunday mornings like a church. Members of their congregations sing together, listen to sermons and often celebrate God-free holidays.

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Why rollers matter when tackling painting project

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oes spring weather make you feel like painting your home?

Choosing the right paint roller can make a big difference in the speed and results you achieve.

In the world of painting, Steve the part of a roller that paint is called Maxwell holds a refill, and Canadian tests show that the best roller refills cut down on trips to the paint tray by about 30 %. Speed is one reason rollers spread most interior paint than any other method. And even though they also create a more even surface than anything else other than a brush, rollers haven’t been around as long as you’d think.

Toronto inventor Norman Breakey changed the painting world forever by inventing the paint roller after WWII, but he didn’t make any money from the idea of putting an absorbent cylinder on a handle. Too bad because plenty of other people have cashed in on his idea over the decades. Paint rollers do what every good tool does.

They boost efficiency, enhance results and reduce the amount of skill required for success. And the trick to getting the most out of roller refills is selection.

“Nap” is the degree of fuzziness on a roller, and the smoother the surface you’re painting and the glossier the paint involved, the shorter the nap on a refill should be. This means you’ll find everything from napless foam refills for jobs that have to be as refined as a new car, all the way to shaggy 1î nap refills for rough concrete, stucco or cinder block walls. One third of professional painters choose either a 3/8’ (10mm) or 5/8’ (15mm) nap length, with more than 80 per cent also choosing lint-free roller refills. Then there’s the issue of refill composition.

The most popular paint roller refills are made of either polyester fiber or a lint-free acrylic and nylon blend. Fiber diameter is a crucial but

little-known criteria for paint roller performance, and you can see that fact in test results conducted right here in Canada.

Back in 2008, a new procedure was established by the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) to assess the real-world performance of paint roller refills. The test was created by Randy Gerrits of Dynamic Paint Products and Ron Rau of the Alberta Research Council and it was used to compare the performance of 8 different types of rollers from six different manufacturers. The bottom line was more significant than you might guess.

The best lint-free rollers delivered an average of 203 grams of paint per loading, versus 154 grams for the lowest. That’s 32 per cent more or onethird fewer trips from the wall to the paint tray. Similar results were discovered with microfiber refills. The top contender rolled out 175 grams of paint compared with 130 grams, or 34 per cent more. The first dry spot from the lowest performing roller happened after just 12 feet of rolling, compared with a whopping 27 feet of roll before the first dry spot appeared on the best roller.

Most painters head back to the tray when a roller is delivering about 75 per cent coverage, and that happened after 47 feet of rolling in the test for the top performing refill, the Dynamic Microfibre, compared with 38 feet for the lowest performing model. That’s a 23 per cent advantage for the best refill. It’s no coincidence these top numbers were delivered by the roller with the finest fibers. The finer the fibres the more surface area they have, the more paint a roller can hold.

DIY success often comes down to the quality of tools and supplies you choose. And while choosing roller refills is only one of the painting decisions you make, it may turn out to be one of the most important.

Steve Maxwell is the editor of Pro Painter magazine and loves the smell of latex paint. Sign up for his free Saturday morning hands-on how-to newsletter at BaileyLineRoad.com

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Above: Small rollers like this one are useful for getting into small spaces, reducing the amount of work required with a brush.

Below: Roller choice makes a big difference in the efficiency and quality of a paint job. The rollers here include smooth foam for high gloss paint and a microfiber nap for maximum paint rollout.

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Let the light in: skylights can increase brightness, air flow

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wrote this column on the weekend that most of North America is turning clocks forward an hour. Until we adjust, it’s like losing an hour’s sleep, but we gain more daylight at the end of the day. The reverse happens in the fall. This manmade approach to optimizing the amount of natural light we can enjoy as the earth moves around Debbie the sun is meant to help our circadiTravis an rhythm stay on track. I travel back and forth across the Atlantic on a regular basis, so my body is almost used to switching from awake to sleep hours, but it is still a struggle.

There are countless studies on the importance of daylight in our lives. We have all experienced the negative effects of a lack of daylight, but may feel helpless to improve the situation in our everyday lives. Velux, a leader in the manufacture of roof windows and modular skylights, holds a Daylight Symposium, the purpose of which is to study the effects of daylight on our living conditions at home, at work, at school and at play. They have written a handbook, Daylight, Energy and Indoor Climate, DEIC, that is available for free on line through the Velux website, www.velux.com.

There are solutions that we can utilize to expand the amount of indoor daylight we receive. Dark,

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Roof windows that open offer necessary air flow throughout the home. Options for roof windows include styles designed to fit regular slanted rooves, balconies and terraces, and sloping and vertical combinations. The Velux DEIC handbook illustrates how air circulation can be optimized by adding roof windows. And it’s interesting to note that 100% more daylight enters the room through a roof window than a vertical window.

Along with all the plusses associated with the addition of more windows, some form of window covering is needed to diffuse or filter out harmful rays, and to stabilize heat transfer. Hunter Douglas specializes in blinds that both fit and decorate any window size and shape. Their original single- and double-honeycomb Duette shades come in multiple cell sizes, a horizontal or Vertiglide vertical orientation, and a range of light-control options from sheer to opaque.

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When shopping for windows in general and roof windows in particular, be sure to check out the installation requirements and warrantees. Improperly installed roof windows can leak water as well as air, which will cost you. Opening up your home to more light and air is the healthy way to build or renovate. You will be happily surprised at how even a small roof window, properly installed, will light up your life.

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Decks used to primarily be made from pressure-treated lumber.

While lumber remains a popular material, more and more homeowners are opting for composite decking products. As anyone who has pressure-washed, stained and sealed wood decks can attest, such spaces require lots of upkeep to look new year after year. Composite decks require much less maintenance, making them highly attractive to

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Composite decking is any type of decking material that is formulated from different recycled materials.

The majority of these materials include hard plastic and wood shavings of pulp. Unlike wood, which can fade, crack and rot, composite decking, which has been available for roughly a decade, does not degrade quickly and requires very little upkeep.

Available in a variety of wood colors to match outdoor decor, composite decks also can feature artificial wood grains to make them look similar to wood planks. Although composite decks are not completely impervious to the elements, with

some occasional washing to impede mold growth and new technology that has improved stain-resistance, many of the pitfalls of other materials can be avoided with composite decks.

Composite decking fits in with eco-friendly lifestyles. The planks are made from recycled materials that would normally end up in landfills. Products from Trex, a popular composite decking manufacturer, are made from 1.5 million shopping bags and wood mill waste. As composite decks do not rot away and are long-lasting, they will not need to be replaced frequently, which is another eco-friendly benefit.

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ime was when living in a oneroom apartment meant you were a person of modest means. A student, perhaps, or an office worker with a low-paying job.

They were never David described as “trendy” Ferguson or “chic,” but rather “bachelor apartments,” which suggested an entirely different image.

Measuring a mere 35 square metres (about 375 square feet), this studio apartment is the chosen home of a successful chocolatier whose company will soon break the $1 million mark in sales.

Money was not the issue. Choosing this condominium apartment over others was a simple matter of practicality. She spent so much time at work, she didn’t want to spend any free time travelling to and from her small, downtown factory, conveniently located on the ground floor of this same building.

Before beginning the design process, the client’s one firm instruction was: “Do not attempt to hide anything.”

There was to be no cleverly-designed dining tables that turn into desks; no sleeping lofts to climb, and no desks hidden behind doors.

“When I get home, I don’t want to have to climb, build, or re-jig anything.”

After it was brought to her attention how much space a queensize bed would require in this small apartment’s footprint, the one area where she relented was using a sofa-bed convertible — with the proviso that the mechanism was so good and so smooth, that she would be able to open it with one finger.

More and more, studio apartments are becoming a popular choice for many people, and for many reasons.

They are usually the least expensive pieces of real estate in any city, both to purchase and to operate. In fact, they are generally affordable to anyone who wants to live in the heart of the downtown core.

Newer buildings feature well thought-out interior spaces with fullsize kitchen appliances, bathroom fittings and closets. State-of-the-art security systems allow owners to spend long periods away from home, worry-free.

Despite all that, owners of these diminutive domains still find it a challenge to design and decorate a oneroom space they can delight in.

1. While some people choose to add physical dividers, like curtains or high furniture pieces, the living spac-

es in this apartment is “divided” using tonal changes that make each area feel distinct and separate.

Unified by the wall colour, each separate function in the apartment features its own subtle colour scheme and theme to make each area feel distinct.

Details like using mossy green accessories in the living room area and pairing that with red accents in the “office” space psychologically separates them.

With the colours and textures of the largest surfaces of the apartment seamlessly flowing together, there is plenty of room to play with colour, subtly, in each area.

2. The importance of lighting, both for general ambiance and specific tasks, cannot be overstated, particularly in a small space like this one.

Table lamps are best restricted to tasks like working at the desk, reading at the sofa or applying make-up in the bathroom.

Hanging pendant lamps will save table space, floor space, and they can serve to create another visual room divider.

A hanging light separating the kitchen/dining area from the sofa/bed area will create an understated and practical barrier.

3. Don’t think it’s necessary to shy away from big furniture just because the space is small. The fact is, a lot of smaller pieces will make the overall decor feel busy. Larger pieces will command the room, taking attention away from any clutter and actually making the space feel larger.

4. Although dark colours used in a small space can be dramatic, anyone without the training or experience to manipulate deep, rich tones is probably best working with lighter, brighter tones that will keep the space feeling bigger.

Both paint colours and the colours of other materials used in the room’s decor will be so much easier to coordinate when they are in the light-to-medium range where each will stand on its own, rather than with dark colours that tend to blend together in a small space.

I have started a new Facebook page, Interior Design for Every Body, which I hope you will take the time to visit and ìLikeî. There, I hope to explore ideas and share information about Universal Design, the concept of making a home equally accessible to anyone, regardless of age, ability or situation.

I also hope you will take the time to read more about this and other projects, or browse through the archives for other stories, at my website, www.CreativeSpaceV2.com. For other information and fun conversation join me on Facebook (CreativeSpace), or chat me up on Twitter or Instagram (DFCreativeSpace).

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Obituaries WOLTJER, Mini April 20, 1927 - March 21, 2017

Mrs. Mini Woltjer of Lacombe, Alberta was called home by her Lord and Savior on Tuesday March 21, 2017 at the age of 89 years. She passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Regional Hospital.

Wilhelmina ‘Mini’ Berendina was born April 20, 1927 to Dirk and Hendrika Simmelink in Winterswijk, the Netherlands. She grew up as an only daughter along with five brothers in an area of Holland called the ‘Achterhoek’ in the district of the Woold, only 5 km from the German border. She survived World War II before coming to Canada in March of 1956. Mini already had two brothers Bill and Ben Simmelink in Rocky Mt. House, Alberta, so it was a natural fit. She gained employment at the PTS “Provincial Training School” in Red Deer. This is where she met Herman Woltjer and in less than six months of courtship they were engaged to be married. Mini returned to Holland in September of 1956 to go home to see her parents as she promised and returned in December 1956 to immigrate to Canada. On January 19, 1957 Mini married her one true love Herman Woltjer. When they were first married they rented a basement suite in Red Deer before they purchased their first farm in 1958. They were able to move to this property in 1959 and their farming life began in earnest. In short order four children Andy, Roy, Annette and Herb were born to their union. Life took on a rhythm and as the family grew so did the farm. Herman and Mini were blessed with another daughter Jeanne in 1968 and their family was complete.

In May 1973 Herman and Mini moved to Lacombe where they were able to expand their dairy farm, send their children to a Christian school, maintain their membership in a Reformed Church and take part in community life in the Lakeside District of Lacombe County.

In 1977 their lives were forever changed by the loss of their young 16 year old son Roy who died during open heart surgery after a life long struggle with a heart condition.

Throughout her life Mini was blessed with a strong faith in God that was evident to all who knew her. She was courageous, had a relentless work ethic and was a very industrious person. In her later years many people enjoyed the fruits of her labours - knitted booties, crocheted baby blankets and colourful socks to name a few. Mini was a loving mother and a caring grandmother. She had a comfortable way with children and easily adopted any who were in need of a surrogate grandmother.

Mini was predeceased by her infant sister Wilhelmina in 1922, her parents Dirk and Hendrika Simmelink, her parents-in-law Andries and Antonia Woltjer, her brothers Jan (Johanna) Simmelink, Henk (Jo) Simmelink, brothers-in-law Wim Nijhuis, Jurjen Woltjer, Jan Hogenbirk, Koos Visser, sisters-in-law Corrie van der Vegt-Woltjer and Betty Simmelink, her son Roy Woltjer and her great grandson Nathaniel Wildeboer.

Mini will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband of 60 years Herman Woltjer, her children Andy (Edna) Woltjer, Annette (Murray) Wiersma, Herb (Debi) Woltjer, and Jeanne (Marvin) Ebens, grandchildren Angela (Steve) Wildeboer, Sarah Grant, Amanda (Jordan) Rein, Mitchell (Amanda) Woltjer, Ben Woltjer, Carmen (Steve) McKerrow, Lindsay Wiersma, Amber (Johnathon) Nagel, Stuart (Kelsie) Wiersma, Meryl (Dave) McPherson, Erin (Troy) DeHaan, Brandon Woltjer, Travis Ebens (Fiancée Brooke Schamber), Kayleen (Jesse) Sandin, Alana (Justin) Babcock, Russell Ebens, Leah Ebens, and 19 great-grandchildren.

Mini will also be lovingly remembered by her 3 brothers Ben, Bill (Lennie), Harry (Irene) Simmelink, her brother and sister in-law Klaas Woltjer (Betsy) and her in-laws in Holland Gerrie Woltjer-VenUlzen, Jan van der Vegt, Ina Woltjer (Piet), Diewie Visser (Jan), Betsy Visser-Woltjer, Anneke Demmink (Henk), Riet Hogenbirk-Woltjer and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service for Mrs. Mini Woltjer will be held at the Bethel Christian Reformed Church on Monday April 3 at 1:00 pm.

A special Thank you goes out to Dr. OJ, Dr. Mulholland, Dr. McLean and all the amazing staff on Units 33 and 35 for your outstanding care and kindness shown to Mini in her last days.

In lieu of flowers donation can be made to Hope: Effect formerly known as Leprosy Mission Canada.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com.

Arrangements entrusted to 4820 45st Red Deer, Alberta

In Memoriam

William ‘Billy’ Thomas Knauert July 14, 1961- March 27, 2017 It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Billy (William Thomas) Knauert at the age of 55 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital. He is now at peace in the arms of the Lord.

A Funeral Service for Billy will be held on Wednesday, April 5th, 2017 at the Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sylvan Lake, AB, 5020 48 st at 2:00pm. Pastor Barry Sigurdson from the Nazarene Church will be officiating. A time of fellowship will follow the service. Condolences may be forwarded to www.sylvanlakefuneralhome.ca Cremation has been entrusted to Rocky Mountain Crematorium, Rocky Mountain House, AB SYLVAN LAKE AND ROCKY FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORIUM, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-887-2151 DE BOON, Jannie Rozina May 15, 1919 Hardinxveld, the Netherlands March 29, 2017 Calgary, Alberta, Canada After a complete and wonderful life, Jannie Rozina de Boon went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at the age of 97 years. She was blessed with a strong faith in God and her enjoyment of family and friends was paramount.

Jannie was born in the Netherlands and in October 1944 married her late husband, Arie de Boon. In July 1954, they came to Canada and settled in Red Deer. Jannie lived in Red Deer for over 60 years before moving to Calgary to be closer with her immediate family in November 2014.

She is lovingly remembered by her son George and his wife Janet; three grandchildren, Samantha (Russell), Kristy and Stephen (Megan); and one great grandson, George, all of Calgary. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends, both in Canada and the Netherlands. Jannie was predeceased by her husband; three sisters; one brother; and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law.

The family would especially like to thank all those who supported and cared for her after her late husband, Arie de Boon, passed away in July 1994. She lived a long life after his death and could not have done it without the love and support of family, friends and caregivers.

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Eventide Funeral Chapel (4820-45 Street) in Red Deer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. A celebration of Jannie’s life will be held at the First Christian Reformed Church (16 McVicar Street) in Red Deer on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Gary Bomhof officiating. Interment will follow at Alto Reste Cemetery.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com.

Arrangements entrusted to 4820 45st Red Deer, Alberta

AMELL - CHIASSON, Kimberly Michelle Apr. 1, 1975 - Feb. 1, 2017 MICHELLE When we were young and didn’t understand, That one day we’d be the best of friends.

We fought with each other every chance there was, For no other reason than just because.

But as we grew, we began to see, How important I was to you and you were to me.

We began to share our dreams and thoughts, On those long and very special walks.

And a feeling of closeness began to grow That few people will ever know.

I thought of those times and of you today Then paused a moment to quietly say “Thank you God for such a treasure, Thanks for making you my sister.”

Love Always: Tracy

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Roommate causing drama over dirty dishes

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ear Annie: I’m in my late 20s, and I live with three roommates.

We were friends before moving in together — and we still are, although I’m concerned about what may happen in that respect. Lately, we’ve been having some roommate drama, and I’m hoping to defuse the

situation.

The epicenter of all the drama is, predictably, the kitchen.

One roommate, “Wendy,” leaves dishes in the sink for days at a time — which I wouldn’t even mind that much, except that she eventually forgets they’re hers and then refuses to do them. One of us (most recently, I

Middle-aged Canadians don’t use condoms: study When it comes to safe sex, a new study suggests middle-aged Canadians have something to learn from the younger generation.

Research from the University of Guelph indicates Canadians aged between 40 and 59 are less likely to use condoms than their younger counterparts.

The study found 65 per cent of men in that age bracket surveyed online reported not using a condom the last time they had sex, while the number jumped to 72 per cent for women.

The number included respondents

did) will say something to the effect of: “I think those are your dishes from the other night. Would you mind cleaning up before I have company over tomorrow night?”

Wendy not only denies that they’re her dishes but also seems a little offended and bemused by the question.

At first, the other clean-freak roommate and I would just say forget it and do her dishes ourselves, but I’m getting tired of it. I hate doing my own dishes, let alone someone else’s.

I wish I were financially stable enough to afford a place of my own, but if I want to start putting a decent amount of money in my savings account, having roommates seems like the best option. Any advice on harmonizing this household? — Deep in Dishes Dear Deep: The key is to scrub any ambiguity from the situation. If for-

getfulness is the issue, then ensure that dishes are done before there’s any time to forget. Make it a house rule that no dish can be left in the sink overnight. You might also consider using your own flatware and bowls so there’s no confusion as to whose crusty cereal bowl has been growing fuzz over the past week.

Remember that the war of the dishes has raged since the dawn of roommates, and it shows no signs of dying down. So don’t go wasting all your energy on it.

Dear Annie: The first time I saw one of those disposable teeth-flossers lying in a parking lot, it looked so bizarre to me. Now I’m seeing them often. It seems people have gotten so insensitive and selfish that they don’t care about other people having to deal with the sight — or the birds and other animals who might choke

on them. Do they think anyone wants to pick up their dirty dental floss?

Yuck! I’ll bet that 90 per cent of the time, they’re going right into a store or building with a garbage can conveniently located on the way in. I hope people see this and start caring about others more. — Seen Enough Dear Seen: “Yuck!” is right. This is disgustingly selfish behavior. Not only are floss picks wasteful but also many dentists argue that they’re not so good for our mouths as regular old dental floss. I’m sure some people have legitimate reasons for using these plastic picks, but I think we can all agree that there’s no legitimate reason for throwing them on the ground.

Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com.

who were married, divorced, single or widowed.

The research findings were released Thursday in the Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality Study co-author Robin Milhausen says it’s not unusual to see people exercise less caution as they age.

“The longer you are alive and sexually active and have no negative outcomes…eventually safer sex fatigue can set in where you just think ‘it won’t happen to me’ and you stop using it,” she said in a telephone interview.

Safe-sex education and outreach efforts can easily target high school and university students who congregate in common places, but have a harder time reaching older populations that are more widely dispersed,

she said.

Milhausen said there are numerous reasons for the decrease in condom use, many of which are strikingly logical.

Fear of erectile dysfunction and performance anxiety can also play a role among older men, she said, adding many may choose to avoid condom use for fear it will exacerbate existing issues they may be contending with. But relationship status plays a major role as well, she said.

Canadians re-entering the dating scene after a marriage or long-term relationship may feel reluctant to use condoms or have safe-sex-related conversations with prospective partners, she said.

For those who are not dating casually and are pursuing more commit-

ted relationships, the risk becomes even greater.

“Love, trust and intimacy are the death blows to condom use, she said.

“The more committed you feel…the less likely you are to use a condom, but love and trust don’t protect you against chlamydia.”

The research suggested middle-aged respondents had a surprisingly cavalier attitude towards sexually transmitted infections (STI), with 58 per cent saying they were either not very or not at all concerned about contracting one.

Milhausen said numerous other research papers indicate STI rates are actually on the rise almost across the board among older demographics, suggesting the need for greater vigilance and condom use.

ry and Mars are in your sign. Which encourages you to set challenging goals for the future. And don’t let fear of failure stop you from achieving your dreams. Nothing ventured; nothing gained!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Have you been running around like a speedy Twin on steroids? As Mercury and Mars move through your seclusion zone, it’s time to relax, slow down and smell the roses along the way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Mercury and Mars are moving through your networking zone. So it’s important to communicate with family, friends, colleagues and professional connections as clearly and as often as possible!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It’s a good day to socialize with work colleagues.

But avoid aggravating a close friend by being way too blunt. Mercury and Mars encourage you to be much more practical than usual.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Mercury’s now moving through your education zone. So you’re at your fact-finding best, and nit-picking pedantic worst.

Aim to view the glass of life as being half-full rather than half-empty!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Close relationships are highlighted at the moment. Don’t let your emotions run your life, but don’t repress them either. Balance is the key, as you get deep and meaningful with someone special.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Mercury joins Mars in your relationship zone, so it’s time to get talking with loved ones. You also need to be proactive about solving a partnership problem, or starting a new romance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Being a bossy-boots will get you nowhere fast today Sagittarius. You’ll find some vigorous physical exercise will help you burn off excess energy in positive and practical ways.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You thrive on being a self-contained Capricorn. But the more you communicate and interact with others, the better the day will be. Tap into the creative talent that is all around.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today, strive to be spontaneous — rather than reckless; and enthusiastic — rather than impatient. A generous family member is happy to help you, so don’t be too proud to ask for assistance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Mercury joins Mars in your neighbourhood zone. So it’s a good time to contribute in a more active way within your local community. Education and social media are also highlighted today.

Joanne Madeline Moore is an internationally syndicated astrologer and columnist. Her column appears daily in the Advocate.

HOROSCOPES Saturday April 1, 2017 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ali MacGraw, 78; Randy Orton, 37; Susan Boyle, 56 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The stars favour focusing your mind on practical projects.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Joanne 2017 is a fabulous year Madeline to set ambitious goals, Moore plus celebrate your strengths and work on your weaknesses. Then you’ll be unstoppable!

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The Sun, Uranus and retrograde Venus are in your sign, which boosts your positive — and negative — traits.

You’ll find communication and compromise will get you a lot further than being bossy.

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Carleton puts scales in changing rooms amid controversy

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

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n Ontario university that stirred up controversy by removing the scales from its primary athletic facility says everyone now has the means of weighing themselves at the centre again.

Ottawa’s Carleton University says it now has scales in both men’s and women’s changing rooms in a bid to compromise with those who were angry when the scale in the main gym was removed earlier this month.

The university previously offered scales only in the women’s changing room, as well as in the primary workout area.

Carleton sparked a range of reactions when it yanked the scale from the main gym in an effort to get athletes to take a more holistic approach to health and focus on factors other than weight.

Some criticized the university for removing a basic fitness tool and others lambasted the school for pandering to over-sensitive students who suggested scales could be triggering for those with body image concerns. Carleton itself never cited such a reason for its decision to remove scales.

The university issued a statement saying it was

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People walk past the Physical Recreation Centre at Carleton University in Ottawa. An Ontario university that stirred up controversy by removing the scales from its primary athletic facility says everyone now has the means of weighing themselves at the centre again. responding to feedback from fitness centre users, adding it hoped its new approach could strike a balance between client needs and the message it hoped to promote by removing the gym scales in the first place.

“While we will continue to provide educational information on various health measurements that shift the focus away from weight, we do understand that some people want to weigh themselves and so we have provided scales in the change rooms,” public affairs manager Beth Gorham said in the statement.

“We thank everyone who has contacted us with comments.”

The Carleton scale controversy surfaced earlier this month when an article in a campus newspaper reported the scales’ removal.

In it, the school’s manager of wellness programs explained the school’s rationale by saying indicators such as girth measurement, cardiovascular performance and overall strength represented better health indicators than weight alone.

In a subsequent statement to The Canadian Press, Bruce Marshall went on to say that a growing number of gyms had decided to leave scales off the premises in a bid to shift the focus away from weight, adding that Carleton was following suit.

But soon the issue gained traction well beyond the Carleton community, with outlets as far afield as the United Kingdom devoting space to the controversy.

HOROSCOPES Sunday April 2, 2017 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michael Fassbender, 40; Emmylou Harris, 70; Christopher Meloni, 56 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Strive to be emotionally open and mentally flexible today.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Joanne You are an idealist and Madeline have a fabulous imagMoore ination. The next 12 months is the time to channel your energy into a major creative project.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You want to do your own thing but be careful you don’t upset others with your rash and bossy behaviour today Rams. You’re feeling restless so do something physical to blow off steam!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Are you searching for a new love? Make sure you cast your net wide. If you are involved with a group or club, others will look to you for inventive ideas and innovative inspiration.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t get stuck in the past. Strive to see an ongoing problem in a fresh way. By blending the old with the new, the conventional and the unorthodox, you can create your preferred future.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): When it comes to an on-going relationship problem — especially with a work colleague — take the initiative, and try a totally different approach. Use your imagination Crabs!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be able to lend your Cat charisma to an important cause, whereby you become a spokesperson within your local community. Don’t waste the opportunity to make a contribution.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’re feeling optimistic and are keen to move ahead but don’t spoil opportunities by thinking you have all the answers. It’s time for smart Virgos to be cool, calm and collected.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): When it comes to a romantic partnership or a long-term friendship, it’s time to shake things up in a stimulating way.

So do something different together, as you explore exciting new territory.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There may be some conflict between relationship responsibilities and professional projects today Scorpio. The more consultative you are, the less frustrated and frazzled you’ll feel.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): What you say and what other people hear may be two very different things today. The more carefully you communicate with loved ones, the less chance there will be for annoying mix-ups.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Expect the unexpected at home today as something breaks down, visitors come and go, or a family member hits you with a surprise decision. It’s time for Capricorns to go with the flow!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be careful how you communicate today Aquarius. If you are too hasty - or skip over important details — then you’ll just confuse others. So take the time to explain things thoroughly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It’s not a good time to make hasty decisions about money matters, or take financial advice from well-meaning friends. But it is a great day to socialize with a creative new crowd.

Monday April 3, 2017 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alec Baldwin, 59; Eddie Murphy,

56; Melissa Etheridge, 56 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Venus is now reversing through the sign of Pisces until April 15.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Friendly and fun-loving, others enjoy being around you. May, October and November are the prime months to fall in love, propose, get married or renew your wedding vows.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Party planet Venus is moving backwards for two more weeks, so your social calendar won’t be as full as usual. You’ll find small, intimate get-togethers are favoured over large and rowdy parties.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Love and money planet Venus is still in retrograde mode. So put off making major romantic decisions, or purchasing big ticket items — for the next two weeks. Instead, be patient and wait.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Venus is reversing through your career zone until April 15. So you could encounter problems with a work colleague, client or customer. Or you may have trouble finding employment. Be patient.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Pleasure-planet Venus is reversing through your travel zone for the next two weeks. So it’s not an ideal time to go on a dream holiday or a pleasure cruise. If you do, then it won’t all be smooth-sailing!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Avoid lending money to other people Leo, as Venus reverses through your moneyto-and-from-others zone for the next two weeks. It’s also not a good time to apply for a personal loan.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): With Venus now retrograding through your partnership zone, it will be very hard to please others over the next two

weeks. Single Virgos — love has been delayed so you’ll have to be patient.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The next two weeks is not an ideal time to start a diet, get a gym membership or apply for a new job. Retrograde Venus is likely to stall your plans. So be patient and wait until after mid-April.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): With Venus moving backwards through your love zone, expect some romantic hiccups over the next two weeks. Relations with a child, teenager, parent or close friend could also be bumpy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Expect some family friction over the next two weeks, as peace planet Venus reverses through your home zone.

You’ll find the more domestically diplomatic you are, the better the outcome will be.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When it comes to social media, be very careful who you connect with and what you post over the next two weeks. And a potential romantic or business partner could turn out to be a real disappointment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Venus is now reversing through your money zone, so it’s a good time to review your financial situation. With meticulous research and a responsible attitude, you can gradually turn things around.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Venus is reversing through your sign until April 15. So expect your confidence to wane, and your love life to stall. It’s also not a good time to get a radical new haircut or update your wardrobe.

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