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Homes, golf course proposed DEER RIVER DEVELOPMENT WOULD BE LOCATED NEAR JOFFRE BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF A 521-home development and golf course has been proposed for a scenic site overlooking the Red Deer River near Joffre. Lacombe County council got its first look at plans

for the Deer River development on Thursday. To be built in phases, the project will feature an 18-hole golf course, homes built in a cluster-style design along with public walking trails, picnic spots with river access. Council was told that the subdivision has been designed with an eye to maximizing the amount of natural area, including grasslands, tree stands and

picturesque slopes retained. Most of the lots at the site 10 km south of the Hamlet of Joffre will range in size from one-third of an acre to one acre, with 54 lots ranging from 1.5 to two acres.

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Rebels seek $400K from city for bid BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF The Red Deer Rebels hope the city will pitch in $400,000 to support their bid to host the Memorial Cup in 2016. If the bid is successful, it would be the second major sporting event to come to Red Deer over the next five years, the other being 2019 Canada Winter Games. At Mondayâ€™s regular meeting, Red Deer city council will debate a request for financial support from the Western Hockey League team. The team is bidding for the 2016 major junior national championship tournament, along with the Vancouver Giants. The Rebels have requested a cash contribution from the city in the form of a grant worth $200,000 and a guarantee of an additional $200,000 in 2016. If approved, the up-front cash contribution would be spread over two years with $100,000 coming from the 2015 operating reserve budget. This means the 2016 operating reserve budget would supply $300,000: $100,000 as the second part of the grant and the final $200,000. According to organizers, the 10-day event is estimated to generate an economic impact of about $17 million. A report to city councillors says that hosting the Memorial Cup will also assist in preparing the community for the 2019 Canada Winter Games. The Rebels previously bid to host the 2013 Memorial Cup. They asked for a guarantee of $300,000 from the city, which was provided. Saskatoon won the bid to host the event that year. The Memorial Cup features the champions of the three Canadian Hockey League components: the Ontario Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League, plus the host cityâ€™s team.

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Members of the Red Deer RCMP and Red Deer Emergency Services gathered in front of City Hall Thursday to honour all firefighters, emergency medical personnel and police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Both the Canadian and City of Red Deer flags were lowered to half mast, wreaths were laid and a minute of silence was observed.

United Way aims to have bigger impact on community BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF The drum roll was noticeably absent on Thursday when the United Way of Central Alberta announced its fundraising target for 2014. Thatâ€™s because there was no specific dollar amount â€” just the intent to raise money to make an

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the annual campaign kickoff luncheon held at the Sheraton Hotel on Thursday. The 2013 campaign surpassed $2.2 million, a first for the United Way of Central Alberta. â€œRather than just looking at the money we raise, we want to make sure we have a bigger impact on our community,â€? Mulder said.

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Homes, golf course proposed DEER RIVER DEVELOPMENT WOULD BE LOCATED NEAR JOFFRE for the Deer River development on Thursday. To be built in phases, the project will feature an 18-hole golf course, homes built in a cluster-style design along with public walking trails, picnic spots with river access. Council was told that the subdivision has been designed with an eye to maximizing the amount of natural area, including grasslands, tree stands and

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF A 521-home development and golf course has been proposed for a scenic site overlooking the Red Deer River near Joffre. Lacombe County council got its first look at plans

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B.C. man convicted of first-degree murders in deaths of three women, teen girl PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — A young man has been convicted in the murders of three women and a teen girl in northern British Columbia. In less than two days of deliberations, a jury has found 24-year-old Cody Legebokoff guilty of four counts of firstdegree murder. He’s been convicted of killing 35-year-old Jill Stuchenko, 35-year-old Cynthia Maas, 23-year-old Natasha Montgomery and 15-year-old Loren Leslie. Legebokoff testified in his own defence and admitted his involvement in the three women’s death, but said other Cody Legebokoff people were responsible for the murders. He told the trial that he was with Leslie on a remote logging road when she killed herself. Legebokoff was arrested in November 2010 on a northern highway, and a conservation officer discovered Leslie’s body a short time later.

EDMONTON — Incoming Alberta premier Jim Prentice has announced two of his key advisers, including business leader and academic Mike Percy as chief of staff. “Mike is an esteemed former legislator who earned the respect of colleagues of all political stripes,” Prentice said in a news release Thursday. “(He) is one of Alberta’s pre-eminent financial fig-

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DEER RIVER: In the works for eight years The project has been in the works for eight years, said Ryan Vold, who helped put the project together with golf course designer Rod Whitman, who sculpted Wolf Creek near Ponoka and Blackhawk Golf Club in Spruce Grove. Housing projects, The Village at Wolf Creek and The Estates at Blackhawk, have blossomed around both courses. “There are a lot of things that have to be put in place right now,” said Vold. “We’re at a very early stage. “We’re expecting within a year or so that we can possibly get some movement on it. That’s what our plan is.” Before the shovels go into the ground, the project must clear all the regulatory hurdles at the county, and financing partners must be lined up. “We’re going to have to find some other partners to come on board to help make this thing move,” said Vold. “Now we’ve got to this stage we can start looking in that direction a little bit more.” Vold said Wolf Creek financed the housing itself, but he’d rather have more outside investment this time around. The site, which is zoned agricultural and includes crop and pasture land, is owned by a privately held pension fund. “It’s a tough struggle to do it on your own. But if you’ve got good capitalization and good investment money behind it, everything’s very plausible. “We know how to put the housing together and how to match it up with the golf and how to get everything to work. (But) it takes a lot of money to do that.” The golf course and first phasing of housing will lead off the project, and other phases will follow as economics and pre-sales warrant. Much work has been done over the last few years. Traffic, storm water, groundwater, geotechnical, environmental and fire suppression studies have been completed. A public open house has been tentatively scheduled for Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Haynes Community Hall.

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ures who has advanced fiscal policy in Alberta.” Percy has published extensively on economics and public policy and has served on multiple provincial and federal advisory panels. He was an Edmonton MLA and finance critic for the opposition Alberta Liberals from 1993 to 1997. After that, he was named dean of the University of Alberta business school until he stepped down in 2011. He has also headed the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. Prentice also announced that Patricia Misutka, the chief of staff to former Edmonton mayor Stephen

Robert Mitchell, United Way CEO, said the idea is to get away from focusing on a rising mercury in the fundraising thermometer and instead focusing on the lives that United Way-funded agencies help. He said stories about those Central Albertans will be a bigger part of this year’s campaign. Fundraising updates will still be announced, but the United Way decided to “take the lid off” their goal to see what happens, Mitchell said. Wanda Lawrence, 53, is among the Central Albertans whose lives have changed with the assistance of the United Way. Growing up, Lawrence said she believed that nobody helps those who are sexually abused. “It’s something you just accept. You endure. You shut up and keep it to yourself. But I learned at the (Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre) that it’s not acceptable. We can talk about it and we can reveal secrets that we kept buried within. Those secrets hurt us when we keep them inside. We need to talk about them and there has to be a safe place to do that,” said Lawrence, who spoke to the luncheon crowd of about 350 people. “United Way funds the sexual assault centre and I am so grateful from the bottom of my heart for all of the donations and support,” Lawrence said. Scott Raabis, 31, said he was hospitalized multiple times for schizophrenia and was even homeless before treatment turned his life around. He said Central Alberta’s Safe Harbour Society for Health and Housing was there for him when he was homeless. The Canadian Mental Health Association and the local chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta have also been there to help. Now he’s a performer with the local comedy troupe Bull Skit thanks to the stability he’s achieved. “I can actually talk to my doctor about schizophrenia and be proactive,” Raabis said. So far, $231,000 has been donated to the 2014 United Way campaign. Fundraising campaign co-chair Dustin Sundby said it’s the most money that’s ever been raised on

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COUNCIL: Winning bid will be announced early in 2014-15 season An Alberta city has not hosted the Memorial Cup since 1974, when it was in Calgary. The Rebels last made the Memorial Cup in 2001, when they won. The winning bid will be announced by the CHL early in the 2014-15 season. In other matters coming to council on Monday: ● Councillors will be asked to allocate three years of grants from the Canadian government’s homelessness partnering strategy. Under the recommended distribution of the grant, housing first programs will get $84,756 in the first year and $166,247 in each of the next two. Services for those at risk of imminent homelessness get $56,504 in the first year and $110,831 in each of the next two. Aboriginal housing first gets $11,571 in the first year and $23,171 in each of the following two. And aboriginal services for those at risk of imminent homelessness gets $46,283 in the first year and $92,683 in each of the following two years. ● Second and third reading will be given to a structure plan bylaw outlining the proposed northeast high schools and play fields area. The site, located east 67th Street and 30th Avenue is envisioned as the location for three high schools: Catholic, public and Francophone. The site is adjacent to a planned sports and recreation fields. The Red Deer Regional Catholic Division has funding approved from the Alberta government to build a high school. A city report estimates it could take 10 to 25 years to fully develop the site. The city council meeting starts at 2:30 p.m. on Monday at Red Deer City Hall, at 4914 48th Ave. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

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CALGARY — A woman whose 22-year-old son was killed while fighting with Islamic extremists in Syria says she doesn’t want her son to have died in vain. Chris Boudreau of Calgary spoke Thursday at a conference on the radicalization of Muslim youth. Her son, Damian Clairmont, converted to Islam as a teen and reportedly died in heavy fighting in the city of Aleppo last winter as a member of the militant group Islamic State. “We need to reach out to youth before they take that last drastic step of going overseas and getting way deeply involved in the trenches out there,” an emotional Boudreau said following her speech. “Anything I can do to save a life and save a family from going through what we’re going through — I don’t want anyone else to feel that.” Clairmont found religion at 17 after a depression, Boudreau said. He changed his name to Mustafa alGharib. His mother noticed that Islam initially appeared to help and he became peaceful, calm and happy. But as time passed, he became more fundamentalist in his beliefs. Boudreau said she didn’t see the warning signs at the time, but looking back, they were there. “There were warning signs when he started talking about conspiracy theories, when he started talking about western media not portraying the truth,” she said. “He was very proactive and aggressive with regards to his thoughts and opinions, and it may have alerted and concerned me at that point in time at least to reach out and assess the situation.” Boudreau said the only way she can make it through the day is by thinking she can make a difference. “I don’t have a choice at this point, I guess. I can’t just leave it. Otherwise

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Chris Boudreau, whose son Damian Clairmont converted to Islam and died fighting in Syria last winter, speaks to reporters Thursday at a conference on how to prevent the radicalization of Muslim youth. how would I wake up in the morning and face my day? “I’ve got to find some hope in something, that this happened for a reason and that it’s going to lead to change and help somebody.” Boudreau wants to see a community-based program that works with religious groups and police to provide support and counselling for families who are concerned about the path their children are taking. She said she has studied a similar program in Germany. Wegweiser, which means signpost in German, seeks the help of schools, families, religious leaders and job centres to prevent radicalization among Muslim teenagers. The program sends out social work-

ers who intervene when they see recruiters approaching teenagers on playgrounds, football fields and schoolyards, or when they carry out Islamic conversions on market squares. The workers try to steer young people away from fundamentalism. Ihsaan Gardee, executive director of the National Council of Canadian Muslims, said community-based programs aren’t always the best way to find isolated and marginalized youth — the ones most at risk of being targeted. “We have young Canadians who have been affected by this and their families. Given the nature of this phenomenon and the criminal radicalization, there likely isn’t going to be any single magic-potion solution as to how we can best tackle it together,” said

the woman’s curfew on weekends. “Thank you for this opportunity, my Lord,” the now-20-year-old woman said via closed-circuit television during the review of her sentence. The woman, who can’t be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was convicted along with her then boyfriend, Jeremy Steinke, of killing her mother, father and younger brother in the family’s Medicine Hat home in 2006. Brooker said the woman needs to assume more responsibility and that a partial curfew could provide that to some extent. He called her the “poster child” of rehabilitation, adding she is a low risk to re-offend.

Gardee. “There does not appear to be a single factor that can be pointed to as a catalyst for someone being a positive, contributing member of society to somebody who espouses violent and criminal extremism.” Gardee said violent extremists are usually coached to maintain anonymity and to avoid detection. Calgary Police Chief Rick Hanson said finding a way of keeping young people away from bad influences isn’t just the responsibility of law enforcement. “Too often people will say that’s a police responsibility,” said Hanson. “Part of it is but it’s a community responsibility to prevent this.” Hanson said there is evidence to suggest that Islamic militants and regular street gangs use similar methods to recruit young people. “The commonality is in too many cases, our young people do struggle for a way to fit in. They need to feel they belong to something greater than themselves,” he said. “This is where the wedge is driven — these criminal gangs are recruiting into radical causes. They present themselves as ’we’re your new family and they’re not.”’ Boudreau said she is not going to give up trying to save those who are being preyed upon. She said she never gave up hope that her son would eventually come home. “I always kept a piece of me hoping, some way, some how, something would click inside him to make him want to come back home to us. As a parent you always have to keep some sort of hope.” Her last phone call with him was in June of last year. “He changed progressively when he was over there. In the beginning it was, ‘I love you, mom, I miss your cooking.’ “Toward the end of it, it was very cold. There was no more ‘I love yous.’ He was just so distant and empty.”

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Viewers ahead of CRTC If nothing else, the federal government can recognize a populist proposal when it sees one. Consumer unhappiness with the way their TV watching options are sold to them was a pure gift. So there it was in the last federal throne speech: a policy that Canadians should not have to pay for cable channels they do not watch, and that consumers should be able to select and pay for GREG only what they NEIMAN choose to see. A no-brainer, right? So as part of that legislative effort, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission is holding two weeks of hearings in Gatineau, Que. Titled Let’s Talk TV, it’s our opportunity to give an opinion on how TV content will be delivered in the future. You have until Sept. 19 to make a formal comment to the CRTC, if you wish. But as most conversations about nobrainers go, the reality is beginning to appear more complicated than the proposal.

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People who stand to lose from a pick-and-pay billing environment are getting their message together. The sum of their arguments is that giving individual consumers more choice in how they select TV shows and channels will probably ultimately result in less choice. Abandoning the “bundled” packages we have now will probably mean we will pay more, while having less to choose from. We are told this discussion is being closely watched in the U.S. by legislators, TV content providers and consumer groups, where one expert has suggested we may be “two, three, five or 10 years” ahead of them in this process. I think what we’re going to find two, three, five or 10 years down the road is that this whole discussion is becoming irrelevant. Despite the power of the multibillion-dollar entertainment industry, the consumer eventually gets what the consumer wants. What does the consumer want? I think the consumer wants the power of choice, not necessarily more choices. Consumers want to control what they purchase, in line with what they’re willing to pay. And we’re not getting that now. Most Canadian cable customers are paying for a package of over 100 TV channels. In any month, they only watch 10 to 15 of them. Yet a Forum Research poll of Cana-

dian viewers this spring said half of respondents actually prefer the current model of content delivery. A third say they want a pick-and pay. Doesn’t that contradict what I just said about consumers wanting choice? Not necessarily. An actual market study suggests something more complicated. One in six Canadian families buys TV shows online, outside of the cable universe. But that club is not an exclusive group. Almost half of Canadian families watch both cable and online content these days. A bit more than a third watches cable content only. Another group has “cut the cord” entirely — and that group is growing. And about four per cent of us watch no television at all. Those are the real numbers to watch. And, despite tales of woe that marginal or niche content producers are making to the CRTC, that is the universe we will soon live in — with or without the federal government legislating “more choice” to consumers. I wish I had more choice in the content packages provided to me. More real choice, I mean. I pay $40 a month for the basic bundle and use about 10 per cent of it. I’m not prepared to pay much more, though I am tempted by the Netflix siren. I don’t want more reality TV, more

chef competitions or a left-handed knitting channel. I don’t want a dozen obscure digital music channels to play through my crappy old TV speakers. Right now, we are told that the U.S. TV market (from whence the majority of our content originates) is funded 50/50 between advertising and cable rental. A subscription channel needs about 25 per cent of the market to survive. (HBO is the top subscription channel of them all, with about 30 per cent penetration.) If “forced” subscription bundling were dropped, ESPN says it would need to raise its per/family revenue from its current $6 to $30, to maintain current revenues. Revenues of $7.2 billion, that is. I would say, sadly, goodbye ESPN in that scenario. I’m the customer here. If you want my money, give me a product that I would value for the money that I’m willing to pay. Right now, I’m paying $40 a month for content that I judge to be 90 per cent not worth the power bill for the TV. And I don’t think I’m an outlier in the statistics. A legislated fix via the CRTC will take years. Meanwhile, the market itself will decide the winners and losers. Greg Neiman is a retired Advocate editor. Follow his blog at readersadvocate. blogspot.ca or email greg.neiman.blog@ gmail.com.

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What we can learn from Scotland As the campaign leading to next Thursday’s vote on Scotland independence enters its final stretch, most of the ingredients that turned the 1995 Quebec referendum into a national nail-biter have returned. They include a late-inthe-game reversal of the momentum in favour of the proindependence camp, a mad scramble by the No side to turn the tide and a possible photo-finish next week. But it is the differences between the two episodes that stand to most inform and, eventually, change the terms of the Canada/Quebec referendum conversation. Here are five of them: CHANTAL ● Lowering the voting age HÉBERT to 16: The Parti Québécois has toyed with the notion of bringing down Quebec’s voting age in the past and its strategists will be poring over the Scottish exit polls next week to see how that measure affected the result. But the PQ’s appetite for tweaking the voting age may be tempered by the changed circumstances of the sovereignty movement. In 1995, the province’s independence was the option of choice of a strong majority of younger voters. There has been a profederalism sea change in the perceptions of Quebec youth since then.

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● Commonly agreed rules of engagement: In sharp contrast to the Canada/Quebec approach to the 1995 referendum, the parliaments of Edinburgh and Westminster agreed on the question and on the threshold (50 per cent plus one) required to trigger independence negotiations beforehand. This is a precedent that neither side in the Canadian debate will be able to ignore. Should there ever be another Quebec referendum, the onus will be on the Yes camp to ask a question devoid of the bells and whistles that acted as a distraction from the core issue of independence in 1995. But the federal government will equally be under pressure to imitate the U.K. and accept a simple majority threshold. ● A measure of certainty as to the delivery of the No camp’s promises: British Prime Minister David Cameron and his parliamentary opposition are scrambling somewhat messily this week to put change in the window of the No campaign. But at least they agree on the principle of devolving more powers to Scotland. Prime Minister Jean Chrétien also played the change card in the desperate dying days of the 1995 campaign. But the similarities stop there, for Chrétien’s commitment was based on zero consultation with his parliamentary and provincial opposition. When it came to promising to enshrine Quebec’s distinct character in the Constitution, he was — as events subsequently demonstrated — far off on a limb of his own making. ● Recasting the identity debate: one of the most striking differences between the Scottish campaign

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and the Quebec referendum narrative is the different place that ethnic-based considerations play in each debate. In Scotland, the tent of the Yes camp is mainly anchored by what is presented as a common set of progressive values, while the notion of a common identity-related heritage is relegated to the backdrop. Part of the reason is that language does not set Scotland apart from the U.K. in the way that it does in the case of Quebec and Canada. Still, when all is said and done, the tent of Scotland’s Yes camp bears more resemblance to the social-democrat tent Jack Layton pitched in Quebec in 2011 than to that of the recently charter-driven PQ or the now ultra-sovereigntist Bloc Québécois. The lesson will not be lost on some of those who are vying for the succession of Pauline Marois. ● Lastly, as in Quebec in 1995, the two Scottish camps are presenting black and white versions of what life after a Yes vote would be like. If the Yes camp prevails next week, matters such as the currency of a sovereign Scotland, its inclusion in the European Union as a stand-alone country and the ongoing role of Scotland’s MPs in Westminster will all come up for discussion in real time. After a Yes victory, the U.K./Scotland negotiations would stretch over 18 months. The process would feature significant variations from the Canadian model but also enough parallels to offer a potentially sobering preview as to what the sequel to a Quebec Yes vote could be like. Chantal Hébert is a syndicated Toronto Star national affairs writer.

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REBELS HOPING TO START STRONG AT HOME WITH EXHIBITION GAME TONIGHT BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR Home cooking didn’t agree with the Red Deer Rebels last season. Clearly, that has to change in 201415, stressed GM/head coach Brent Sutter, who last winter too often suffered from his own bouts of indigestion at the Enmax Centrium. Red Deer was an unimpressive 1616-0-4 at home during the 2013-14 Western Hockey League campaign, as opposed to 19-16-1-0 on the road. With the Rebels hosting the Edmonton Oil Kings in their second-to-last preseason contest tonight at 7 p.m., there’s no time like the present to reverse that home-ice trend. “Obviously that’s one thing we have to improve on this year, playing better at home,” Sutter said Thursday. “And I think with the maturity of the group, we will be better at home.” Sutter is of the opinion that too

many of his players were hampered by off-ice diversions last season. “It’s a big step for some of those kids who come out of midget and even junior A hockey and into major junior hockey, and you can get caught up in the distractions away from the rink,” he said. “You can’t have that at this level. You have to be focused. You have to prepare yourself and be ready to play the game. “I thought last year we struggled with that and it showed in our record at home. We need to be better at home and with the group we will be just due to the maturity level, just the fact these kids have a year of experience and understand the things we talked to them about at the end of last season. The focus and the preparation has been better this year. We have to play a certain way, and we have to establish that at home.” The Rebels lost a pair of close preseason games two weeks ago, then posted 4-2 wins over the Tri-City Amer-

icans and Portland Winterhawks last weekend at Kennewick, Wash. Sutter has liked his team’s approach and mannerisms right from the opening faceoff of the exhibition season. “Our work ethic has been really good, that just has to continue,” said the Rebels boss, who fully anticipates no decline in energy output and positive attitude once the real season starts. “We have some really good players here and yet we were a young team last season,” he said. “Now that we’re a year older, our expectations are higher. We should all have higher expectations. What’s encouraging is the guys are playing like they expect a lot from themselves. “They came back this year as a determined group. The conditioning level of the players is outstanding. Our practices have been high-level, fast-paced and intense, and that has all carried over into our games.” The Rebels close out their six-game preseason slate Saturday at Stettler

against the Medicine Hat Tigers. “I want us to finish off these last two exhibition games on a positive note,” said Sutter. “For the most part we’ve been really good for the first four games and now it’s just a matter of carrying that on.” Taz Burman will start in the Rebels net tonight, with Rylan Toth getting the call at Stettler. With four skaters — defencemen Haydn Fleury (Carolina) and Kayle Doetzel (Toronto) and forwards Conner Bleackley (Colorado) and Wyatt Johnson (Anaheim) — attending NHL camps, all but one of the 21 roster players still in Red Deer will see action in both games this weekend. Power forward Evan Polei is the lone exception. The 18-year-old endured a lacerated finger last weekend and is sporting stitches, but will be ready for Red Deer’s regular-season opener Sept. 19 against the visiting Kootenay Ice. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

Quarterback injuries play large role in this week’s games It was a tough week for quarterbacks in the CFL because two starters went down with season-ending injuries last weekend. The future looks very cloudy for B.C. Lions starter Travis Lulay after he re-inJIM jured his surgiSUTHERLAND cally-repaired throwing shoulder and now the Kevin Glenn trade looks very smart for the Leos. The quarterback situation will be part of the equation for the 7-3 Eskimos when they host 3-7 Montreal in the first game of Week 12. Injured Eskimo pivot Mike Reilly wants to assume his role as a starter, but Matt Nichols had a monster game against the Stamps last weekend. Either Eskimo quarterback will be enough to win this game. Montreal has enjoyed some success with former Edmonton quarterback Jonathan Crompton as their starter pro tem, but the Alouettes will not win this game. The East is most definitely least, so expect a cranky Eskimo team to dominate a weak East Division opponent in the game. The beat-down goes on in Saturday’s game when the 9-1 Stampeders host the 3-7 Toronto Argonauts. The Argos are tied with the Als for the dubious honor of first place in the East, even though both squads have lost more games than they have won this year. The Stamps are a well-balanced football machine and they will annihilate the Argos in this game. Toronto will need a prayer book — not a playbook — to win against the Stamps. The biggest game of Week 12 is the B.C.-Winnipeg clash on Saturday night in Vancouver. The 6-4 Lions will face the 6-5 Bombers and ride the arm of newly designated B.C. starter Kevin Glenn for the rest of the season. The Bombers have been weak against the run and can expect a steady diet of Lion tailback Andrew Harris in the game. Winnipeg also has discipline issues on defence and may need to park linebacker EJ Kuale if he continues to take bonehead roughing penalties. Glenn has always been a quick release quarterback and his greatest success has always been his ability to get the ball into his receivers’ hands in a hurry.

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Barnstable backstops Kings to exhibition win over defending champions SAIT BY JOSH ALDRICH ADVOCATE STAFF Kings 2, Trojans 1 It may have been the first exhibition game of the season, but Red Deer College Kings goalie Kraymer Barnstable already appears to be in mid-season form. Barnstable made 41 saves to lead the Kings past the defending Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference men’s hockey champion SAIT Trojans, 2-1 at the Penhold Regional Multiplex on Thursday night. The former Red Deer Rebels netminder still had the shutout intact in the final minute, but Clayton Cumiskey poked a rebound past him with 2.5 second left. “I felt good, I didn’t think my energy was really there, but I had that last year where I had little energy, so I’ve learned how to change my game a little so I can still have some energy,” he said. Logan Sceviour and Greg Lamoureux replied with goals for the Kings. RDC is kicking off their second season since returning to ACAC men’s hockey last year. In their first campaign, the Kings made it all of the way to the league semifinal before being

eliminated by the NAIT Ooks. However, this year, they are returning a large portion of that roster, including their top five scorers and both goalies. But that did not keep head coach Trevor Keeper from hitting the recruiting trail as he made over his back end, adding Joel Topping from the Lethbridge Hurricanes, Nick Bell from Mount Royal University Cougars and 2012-13 Manitoba Junior Hockey League defenceman of the year Tanner Butler from the Dauphin Kings. This was his first chance to see them all in game action, and he liked what he saw. “I thought Joel Topping and Tanner Butler were really good for their first game in the ACAC coming out of junior, real solid defensively but they made some good passes and heads up plays and were really reliable,” said Keeper. All of the new faces on the blueline, however, means there is some chemistry that needs to form and defenisve systems that need work. Keeper put Topping and Bell together in his top pairing while slotting Butler along side veteran rearguard Brett Wold. It was an eye-opening experience for Butler, an offensive defenceman, as he gets used to a new level of play.

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“It felt great, it was a little different than junior hockey, that’s for sure,” said Butler, who followed former roommate and Dauphin Kings defensive partner Shamus Graham to Red Deer, who is back for his second year with the team. “It’s a little faster and bigger guys, but I thought it went.” In the meantime, more strong performances by fourth-year senior Barnstable, 24, in net will go a long way to covering up early season mistakes. “Kraymer doesn’t know if he’s going to play past this year and I know he wants to win a championship, I know he’s hungry and focused, and he started his very first game being like that,” said Keeper. “He held us in and gave us a chance to get a couple of goals.” Last year the Kings had a lot of success for a first-year club, finishing fourth in the standings at 20-11-1-0 and beating the MacEwan University Griffins 2-1 in the best-of-three opening round of the playoffs. But their run came to an end in the semifinal against NAIT as they were swept aside, getting blown out in both games. The goal in year two is simple, they want to be playing for the school’s first championship since 1994.

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CFL: Poor home record B.C. has a poor home record this year, but that record will improve against the Bombers. The Lions will win because they are a better team than the Bombers in all three phases of the game. The final game of Week 12 pits the 8-2 Riders against the 2-7 Hamilton Tiger Cats in the Tabbies’ new Timmy stadium. Saskatchewan quarterback Darian Durant is gone for the season and now the team will start Tino Sunseri in this game. The loss of Durant has been viewed by some fans as the end of the road for the Riders’ 2014 Grey Cup hopes, but consider this fact: the team is dead last in passing yards and first in rushing yards. The Springsteen lyrics “Baby we were born to run” is the foundation for Rider offensive coordinator George Cortez’s 2014 playbook. Durant performed well within a system that did not require him to carry the team on his passing arm this year and it is a perfect scenario for the unproven Sunseri to build his game as a quarterback. A run-oriented offence straight out of the high school football playbook is a great set of quarterback training wheels for a young pivot like Sunseri. It worked well for Durant and there is every reason to believe it will work for Sunseri. My final pick of the week is a Rider win in Hamilton. Jim Sutherland is a Red Deer freelance writer

KINGS: We want to be in the final “Everybody in the room knows where we want to be at the end of the year, it’s no secret,” said Keeper. “We want to be in the final, but we want to be good enough to earn a shot at winning it.” NOTES — SAIT Trojan defenceman Cody Castro was given a match penalty and a five-minute major for high sticking Sceviour after the final horn went ... Cody Befus got the start in net for SAIT and made 12 saves before switching off with Austin Smith at 11:11 of the second period. Smith finished with six saves on seven shots ... Bell and DJ McGrath assisted on Sceviour’s goal at 4:43 of the first period, Blair Mulder and Davis Claffey assisted on Lamoureux’s goal at 19:43 of the second period ... The two teams play again tonight in Calgary at 7 p.m. jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com

Ravens overcome distractions and take down Steelers BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BALTIMORE — The dismissal of Ray Rice wasn’t a distraction for the Baltimore Ravens. Ultimately, it served as inspiration. Playing a pivotal divisional game three days after the release of the star running back, Baltimore got a pair of touchdown passes from Joe Flacco and rolled past the rival Pittsburgh Steelers 26-6 on Thursday night. Rice was reaching the end of a two-game suspension for domestic violence when a video of him striking his then-fiancee surfaced Monday. By the end of the day, the three-time Pro Bowler had been cut by Baltimore and suspended indefinitely by the NFL. “We had a tough family situation this week,” coach John Harbaugh said. “I thought our guys handled it tremendously — with class, with character. They responded.” Coming off a season-opening loss to AFC North foe Cincinnati, the Ravens (1-1) held Pittsburgh to two field goals and forced three turnovers. “We was all about getting the win. We wanted to kind of give that to Ray,” rookie linebacker C.J. Mosley said. “We all wish the best for him. Even though he messed up, every man got to go through their mistakes to get better. We wish him the best, but as a team we’ve just got to keep moving forward.” Bernard Pierce took over for Rice to gain 96 yards on 22 carries as part of a ground game that finished with 157 yards. Flacco went 21 for 29 for 166 yards and two TD throws to tight end Owen Daniels, and Justin Tucker kicked four field goals. Asked if he was curious how the team would fare after the tumultuous short work week, Baltimore defensive lineman Chris Canty shouted, “We weren’t curious at all. We knew how this was going to go. This was going to go one way, our way, tonight. No question about it.” Pittsburgh (1-1) finished with only 22 fewer yards than Baltimore, but the turnovers made the difference. One Steelers miscue halted their opening drive, another set up a fourth-quarter field goal by Tucker, and an interception thrown by Ben Roethlisberger with 1:51 remaining ended any hope.

VOLLEYBALL WORLDS WROCLAW, Poland — Canada extended its winning streak to a team-record six matches on Thursday after defeating Finland in straight sets at the FIVB men’s world championship. The Canadians beat Finland 27-25, 27-25, 25-19 to increase their overall point total to 10 while Finland has two points. “Obviously we are very happy with the win and the three points,” said Canadian head coach Glenn Hoag. “My team played much better than they did last

“Obviously, a disappointing effort for us,” coach Mike Tomlin said. “A lot of the self-inflicted wounds are going to prevent you from being in a football game like that. We turned the ball over too often (and) were highly penalized. Those two things are a lethal combination.” It was only the second time in the last 11 regularseason meetings between the teams that the outcome was decided by more than three points. Roethlisberger completed 22 of 37 passes for 217 yards. It was the first time since Nov. 26, 2006, that Baltimore held Pittsburgh without a touchdown. “We moved the ball; we just made a mistake here and there,” Roethlisberger said. After Tucker kicked a 23-yard field goal for a 20-6 lead, Steelers tight end Heath Miller fumbled on a hit by Mosley, who took the loose ball to the Pittsburgh 20. That led to a 22-yarder by Tucker with 11:14 left. Although the Rice video and the reaction were the talk of Baltimore for much of the week, a few fans showed their loyalty to the banished running back by wearing his No. 27 jersey. But the crowd of 71,181 was quick to turn its attention to on-field action at the opening kickoff. Aided by a roughing the passer call against Courtney Upshaw on the third play of the game, Pittsburgh held the ball for more than eight minutes before Justin Brown fumbled and Baltimore recovered at its own 15. The Ravens then moved 85 yards in 12 plays with the help of two Pittsburgh penalties, the last a 23-yard pass interference call against Cortez Allen that set up a 2-yard touchdown pass from Flacco to Daniels. Pierce and Justin Forsett combined for 32 yards on Baltimore’s next series, which ended in a field goal for a 10-0 lead. Pittsburgh finally broke through with 2:50 left in the half, getting a field goal to end an 11-play, 73-yard drive. It was 10-6 before Flacco connected with Daniels on a 1-yard touchdown pass to cap an 80-yard drive highlighted by Flacco’s 24-yard completion to tight end Dennis Pitta. night (against Cuba). I was a little bit worried about fatigue, but the guys responded by being very focused.” The first two sets were close affairs, with Finland on the losing end 27-25 in both. Saskatoon’s Gavin Schmitt was the main offensive force for Canada overall with 21 points while Gord Perrin of Creston, B.C. added 11. Canada quickly jumped out to the lead in the third with Schmitt, again, leading the way. Canada now heads to Katowice, Poland, to play Brazil and Germany with the goal of coming at least third in Pool F in order to advance to the “Final Six” of the tournament.

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Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller (83) fumbles the ball as he is hit by Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Daryl Smith as inside linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) recovers the ball, during the second half of an NFL game Thursday, in Baltimore.

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Lightning 36 Rams 6 LACOMBE — The notion of starting the Central Alberta High School Football League season twoand-zero was a strange concept to the Hunting Hills Lightning and head coach Kyle Sedgwick. As it turned, the unthinkable was never a possibility as the Lightning dominated on both sides of the ball en route to a 36-7 victory over the host Lacombe Rams Thursday night at MEGlobal Athletic Park. The visitors got a touchdown from quarterback Brett Barrett on a two-yard bootleg late in the opening quarter and never looked back while piling up 335 yards of offence. “We had a good game plan, although our first couple of series were a little slow,” said Sedgwick, whose club was coming off a season-opening 8-7 loss to the Lindsay Thurber Raiders. “But our offensive line turned it on in the third or fourth series of the game and I thought our quarterback played a lot better. “Our passing wasn’t where we want it to be, but we established the run with him, as well. If it’s not broke we’re not going to fix it.” The Lightning, who led 22-0 at halftime, got three majors from Barrett — the latter couple coming on two-yard runs — and single touchdowns from Cole Layden, on a five-yard scamper, and Bradnt Burzak, who scored from six yards out and burned the Rams defence for 151 yards on 11 carries overall. Mike Wakelin booted three converts, Matt Larsen added one, and the visitors also added a safety. The Rams, who finally got on the board when Zach Bailey hit Cam Heslop with a 27-yard scoring pass with 2:40 remaining in the contest, finished with 140 yards passing and 53 yards via the overland route. “Our defence was outstanding, that’s a pretty veteran group,” said Sedgwick. “We wanted them to play fast. Last week we had the right game plan and played hard, our guys just took some bad angles. We played hard last week, we just didn’t play very smart. “This week we took a while to get going, but we definitely played smarter and once our defence starts flying around we have enough athleticism to make tackles when we have to. I was really happy with our defence as far as how many guys were to the ball. Even when we had the younger guys on, we still had a number of players to the ball every breakdown. “I was happy with how we played. Was it better than last week’s performance? There probably wasn’t as much emotion, but we definitely played smarter.” Barrett completed eight of 15 passes for 106 yards, while Burzak led all rushers as the Lightning ran for 229 yards. Burzak also caught two passes for 33 yards, while teammate Linden Peterson hauled in three balls for 30 yards and Tanner Olstad snagged two for 24 yards. Bailey was good on 10 of 16 passes for the Rams, hitting Lucas Wessner and Heslop four times apiece for 79 of the 130 yards he recorded through the air. Lacombe back-up David Mueller completed two of five attempts for 10 yards and Eric Thomas was zerofor-two after replacing Barrett in the fourth quarter. Ben Arifin hauled in two passes for 51 yards and was the Rams’ leading ground-gainer with 53 yards on four carries. “This is the first time in my six years (as Hunting Hills coach) that we were below .500,” said Sedgwick, in reference to his club’s 0-1 record heading into Thursday’s outing. “There is a tradition (of winning) and like I said at the start of the season, there’s complacency that we battle and that can be a tougher battle every year. “But tonight was Hunting Hills football, for sure. We don’t care how we get points, whether it’s run or pass, as long as our defence plays well and we score more than the other team.” The Lightning and Rams both return to action next Thursday at Great Chief Park, with Hunting Hills facing the Notre Dame Cougars at 7:30 p.m. and Lacombe taking on Lindsay Thurber in an earlier contest set for 4:30 p.m. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

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Bennett begins NHL journey with Flames FIRST ROUND PICK WILL HIT THE ICE AT ROOKIE TOURNAMENT sending their rookies to the Okanagan Valley for a “Young Stars Classic” tournament. So the four-day tournament will also CALGARY — For the record, Sam Bennett says he did 11 pull-ups for the feature forward Leon Draisaitl, this year’s third overall pick by Calgary Flames on Thursday. the Oilers, as well as WinniThe fourth overall pick peg’s No. 9 selection Nikolaj in this year’s NHL draft garEhlers. nered some attention when “First time throwing on a he couldn’t do one at the Flames jersey to play on the league’s annual combine in ice,” Bennett said. “It’s going June. to be great to play against all Bennett was ready, howthe young players who are ever, for the physical testing eventually going to be the which kicked off the Flames stars of this league.” rookie camp. The rookie tournament “I guess if you’re wonderwill determine which players ing about the pull-ups, I did advance to main camps next 11 pull-ups today,” Bennett week and who gets assigned said, anticipating the quesSam Bennett to the minors or back to their tion from the media. “It’s a junior teams. little bit better than zero, so Bennett signed a three-year, endefinitely a little progression on that.” The highest NHL draft pick in Cal- try-level contract with the Flames in gary Flames history will play his first July. Barring injury, he’ll participate game in a flaming ’C’ on Friday when in main camp and will likely get into Calgary’s rookies take on their Win- Flames exhibition games. Perhaps as a means of taking presnipeg Jets counterparts in Penticton, sure off Bennett, new Calgary general B.C. Calgary, Winnipeg, the Edmonton manager Brad Treliving has said in the Oilers and Vancouver Canucks are past he doesn’t expect the 18-year-old BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

from Holland Landing, Ont., to make the team this season. “If that’s what they’re thinking right now, I’m going to do everything I can in training camp and in the exhibition games to change their mind and prove to them that I am ready to play,” Bennett said. The six-foot, 185-pound Bennett played a smart, skilled, scrappy game for the Ontario Hockey League’s Kingston Frontenacs last season and was ranked the top draft prospect by Central Scouting. Bennett led the Frontenacs in scoring with 36 goals and 55 assists in 57 games. Flames forward Sean Monahan made an immediate impact after the Calgary took him sixth overall in 2013. Monahan finished fourth in NHL rookie scoring with 22 goals last season. Bennett says he won’t compare himself to Monahan, however. “It comes down to just worrying about myself,” he said. “I’m not going to set expectations based on what other players did last year. All my expectations are based on myself. “I know what my goal is and I know what I want to achieve so I think that’s really what I’m going to be focused

on.” As a client of strength and conditioning coach Andy O’Brien, Bennett was invited to join other clients including Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby and Chicago Blackhawks stars Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane for a high-altitude conditioning camp in Vail, Colo., last week. “The thing I got out of that was watching how they performed and what they do when no one else is around, just players,” Bennett said. “I got an idea on how they’re the best players in the world and they still train like they need to prove something. It’s just amazing how hard they work and how much time and effort they put in to be the best.” The Flames rookies take on the Oilers Saturday and wrap up the tournament Monday against the Canucks. “People don’t realize that guys aren’t going there just to showcase themselves,” said forward Morgan Klimchuk, another Flames first-round pick. “You’re playing with the Calgary Flames jersey on, you’re playing for pride and to show in the future we’re going to be a better team than they are.”

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WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets top draft pick from 2014 makes no bones about wanting to crack their roster right away, even though Nikolaj Ehlers may know it’s a longshot. “Yes, I mean I want to play, I want to give everything I have to make the team this year,” said Ehlers, as 24 of the team’s young prospects skated together Thursday for the first time since July. “But I’m not the one making the decision. The only thing I can do is give my best every single day, every single practice, workout, game. And that’s what I’m going to do.” At 18, Ehlers is one of the youngest prospects, but his resume from just one year in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League shows the kind of talent he possesses — 49 goals and 104 points, rookie of the year and the Mike Bossy Trophy as the top professional prospect. He capped it with CHL rookie-of-the-year honours. Keith McCambridge, coach of the Jets AHL farm team the St. John’s IceCaps, will be taking Ehlers and the 23 other top-rated prospects to the Young Stars tournament in Pentiction, B.C. this weekend. They’ll face off against their counterparts in the Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames organizations. “Obviously, you can see why he was drafted where he was,” McCambridge says of Ehlers, who he has seen up close only twice — once Thursday and earlier at the Jets’ prospect camp in July. Ehlers has the kind of speed that makes a hockey scout’s eyes blink twice and looks like he was born on skates. “You can see why he was able to put up the numbers he put up in the Quebec league. It will be again a nice test to see how he looks in these games.” Ehlers is on a line with Scott Kosmachuk, 20, another junior star from the Ontario league, and Adam Lowry, 21, who has graduated to the from junior to the IceCaps, where McCambridge said he saw the six-foot-five

centre grow, figuratively at least. “He was a real strong contributor for us in the back half and a real important guy in the playoffs,” said McCambridge, who took the IceCaps to the Calder Cup final. “I think it was huge for my development,” Lowry said of his first full season with St. John’s. “I struggled early on and didn’t necessarily get off to the start I would have liked to. But I think going deep into the playoffs and just learning the pro game and learning centre a little more . . . I think it made me a much better player.” Lowry is ready for the weekend. “Your third time going into the Young Stars tournament you definitely know what to expect,” he says. “It doesn’t change anything. You obviously want to go in there and be an impact player and make an impression going into main camp.” Lowry may be a late bloomer compared to some but he brings size to the line he will play on in Penticton and, with 17 goals and 16 assists in 64 games in the AHL last season, has played at a higher level than Kosmachuk or Ehlers have yet seen. Another AHL player who could be close to making the transition to the NHL is defenceman Josh Morrissey. He saw only eight games with the IceCaps last season in the playoffs, though, and spent the bulk of 2013-14 as captain of the Prince Albert Raiders in the WHL, where he had 28 goals and 45 assists in just 59 games. “I thought for a young defenceman he was excellent,” says McCambridge, who praises his skating, hockey vision and the kind of presence that people notice when he walks into a room. His AHL experience will be valuable in Jets camp this season, suggests the coach. “He now has those AHL high-end playoff games under his belt so he’s even going to have more confidence going into this camp.” Morrissey agrees. “It just helps me be more comfortable around older guys. . . Last year I was a little bit nervous and this year I just feel good and ready to go.”

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NEW YORK — Repeat offenders for diving and their coaches will face harsher punishments as part of a series of rule changes the NHL announced. Under rules in effect for the upcoming season, a player will receive a warning for his offence, be fined US$2,000 for his second, $3,000 for his third, $4,000 for his fourth and $5,000 each for his fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth embellishment penalties. His coach will also get fined: $2,000 for the player’s fourth offence, $3,000 for his fifth, $4,000 for his sixth and $5,000 each for his seventh and eighth. The goal is to cut down on what general managers agreed at their March meeting was a league-wide epidemic of embellishment, with certain teams being more guilty than others. Other rule changes focus on overtime, shootouts, penalties, video review, faceoffs and the trapezoid behind the net. In an effort to cut down on shootouts, there will be a dry scrape of the ice before overtime, something that was previously done before shootouts. Teams will also change ends in overtime to play like the second period when it’s hard to make line changes from the defensive zone. In shootouts, coaches no longer have to submit a list of their first three shooters. Players are also no longer able to do a “spin-o-rama” on penalty shots or in a shootout. On video review, the “Situation Room” now has “broader discretion” when it comes to deciding on goals. The hockey operations department

can give referees more “guidance” on plays that include a blown whistle or intent to blow. Kicked-in goals will also have a more liberal definition as the league encourages more offence. Another effort in that area is keeping faceoffs in the offensive zone if a shot breaks the glass, goes off the side of the net and out of bounds, goes off the boards or glass and out, is tipped or deflected out by a teammate or gets stuck on top of or on the outside of the net. The trapezoid behind the net in which goaltenders can touch the puck will be expanded by two feet, something the NHL Players’ Association recommended to make it safer for defencemen. Faceoffs after icing calls will be different, too, as the NHL attempts to curb teams intentionally delaying the game to get extra rest. The player in the circle will be given a warning for his first violation, but instead of being replaced, the second will mean a minor penalty. As for penalties, two offences of clipping, charging, elbowing, interference, kneeing, head-butting or buttending with the stick will lead to a game misconduct. Tripping is also clarified to be a penalty if a player dives with his body, arm or shoulder to interfere with an opponent, even if he gets to the puck first. Moving hash marks on faceoff circles from three feet to five feet, seven inches apart will be experimented with in the pre-season before being voted on by the league and Players’ Association.

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SCOREBOARD Hockey Everett 5 3 2 0 0 16 10 6 Seattle 5 3 2 0 0 14 11 6 Tri-City 6 3 3 0 0 17 19 6 Vancouver 5 2 2 0 1 15 14 5 Spokane 5 2 2 1 0 11 16 5 Kelowna 4 2 2 0 0 10 11 4 Victoria 6 1 3 2 0 11 16 4 Note: Division leaders ranked in top three positions per conference regardless of points; a team winning in overtime or shootout is credited with two points and a victory in the W column; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one point which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns

Friday’s games Moose Jaw at Brandon, 4:30 p.m. Lethbridge at Kootenay, 5 p.m. Edmonton at Red Deer, 5 p.m. Regina at Prince Albert, 5 p.m. Swift Current at Saskatoon, 5:05 p.m. Prince George at Kamloops, 6 p.m. Kelowna at Vancouver, 6:30 p.m. Seattle at Everett, 6:35 p.m.

Wednesday’s results Lethbridge 5 Medicine Hat 2 Prince Albert 4 Regina 3 (OT)

Saturday’s games Calgary at Lethbridge, 5 p.m. Medicine Hat at Red Deer, 5 p.m. Saskatoon at Swift Current, 5 p.m. Victoria at Kelowna, 6:05 p.m. Everett at Seattle, 6:05 p.m. Spokane at Tri-City, 6:05 p.m.

Thursday’s results Vancouver 3 Victoria 0 Tri-City at Spokane, late

Sunday’s games Kootenay at Calgary, noon Brandon at Moose Jaw, 2 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Pt Portland 5 4 1 0 0 23 16 8 Prince George 4 3 0 1 0 20 15 7 Kamloops 4 3 1 0 0 13 12 6

Today

● High school football: Camrose Trojans at Stettler Wildcats, 4:30 p.m.; Lindsay Thurber Raiders at Notre Dame Cougars, 7 p.m., Great Chief Park. ● WHL preseason: Edmonton Oil Kings at Red Deer Rebels, 7 p.m., Centrium. Heritage junior B preseason hockey: Red Deer Vipers at Stettler Lightning, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday

Baseball Baltimore Toronto New York Tampa Bay Boston

American League East Division W L Pct 86 59 .593 76 69 .524 75 69 .521 70 77 .476 64 83 .435

GB — 10 10 1/2 17 23

Washington Atlanta Miami New York Philadelphia

Kansas City Detroit Cleveland Chicago Minnesota

Central Division W L Pct 80 65 .552 80 66 .548 76 69 .524 66 80 .452 62 84 .425

GB — 1/2 4 14 1/2 18 1/2

St. Louis Pittsburgh Milwaukee Cincinnati Chicago

Los Angeles Oakland Seattle Houston Texas

West Division W L Pct 91 55 .623 81 65 .555 79 66 .545 65 81 .445 54 92 .370

Oakland Detroit Seattle Cleveland Toronto New York

Wild Card W L 81 65 80 66 79 66 76 69 76 69 75 69

GB — 10 11 1/2 26 37

Pct WCGB .555 — .548 — .545 1/2 .524 3 1/2 .524 3 1/2 .521 4

Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego Arizona Colorado

East Division W L Pct 83 62 .572 75 71 .514 71 74 .490 71 76 .483 67 79 .459

GB — 8 1/2 12 13 16 1/2

Central Division W L Pct 80 67 .544 77 69 .527 76 71 .517 70 77 .476 64 82 .438

GB — 2 1/2 4 10 15 1/2

West Division W L Pct 83 63 .568 81 65 .555 67 78 .462 59 87 .404 59 87 .404

GB — 2 15 1/2 24 24

Wednesday’s Games Atlanta 6, Washington 2 Pittsburgh 6, Philadelphia 3 Toronto 11, Chicago Cubs 1 N.Y. Mets 2, Colorado 0 Cincinnati 4, St. Louis 2 Milwaukee 4, Miami 1 L.A. Dodgers 4, San Diego 0 San Francisco 5, Arizona 0

Thursday’s Games Cleveland 8, Minnesota 2, 1st game Chicago White Sox 1, Oakland 0 Cleveland 2, Minnesota 0, 2nd game N.Y. Yankees 5, Tampa Bay 4 L.A. Angels 7, Texas 3 Boston 6, Kansas City 3 Friday’s Games N.Y. Yankees (McCarthy 6-4) at Baltimore (Gausman 7-7), 11:05 a.m., 1st game N.Y. Yankees (Mitchell 0-0) at Baltimore (B.Norris 12-8), 5:05 p.m., 2nd game Tampa Bay (Karns 0-0) at Toronto (Happ 9-9), 5:07 p.m. Cleveland (Carrasco 7-4) at Detroit (D.Price 13-11), 5:08 p.m. Atlanta (A.Wood 10-10) at Texas (D.Holland 1-0), 6:05 p.m. Boston (Webster 3-3) at Kansas City (Ventura 129), 6:10 p.m. Minnesota (P.Hughes 15-9) at Chicago White Sox (Quintana 7-10), 6:10 p.m. Houston (Oberholtzer 5-10) at L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 11-9), 8:05 p.m. Oakland (Hammel 2-5) at Seattle (Paxton 5-2), 8:10 p.m.

Friday’s Games Chicago Cubs (Wada 4-2) at Pittsburgh (Cole 8-5), 5:05 p.m. Miami (H.Alvarez 10-6) at Philadelphia (Hamels 8-7), 5:05 p.m. Washington (G.Gonzalez 8-9) at N.Y. Mets (Gee 6-7), 5:10 p.m. Atlanta (A.Wood 10-10) at Texas (D.Holland 1-0), 6:05 p.m. Cincinnati (Latos 5-5) at Milwaukee (Lohse 12-9), 6:10 p.m. Colorado (J.De La Rosa 13-10) at St. Louis (Wainwright 17-9), 6:15 p.m. San Diego (Stults 6-16) at Arizona (Nuno 0-5), 7:40 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Ryu 14-6) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 17-9), 8:15 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Atlanta at Texas, 11:05 a.m. N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, 11:05 a.m. Tampa Bay at Toronto, 11:07 a.m. Cleveland at Detroit, 5:08 p.m. Boston at Kansas City, 5:10 p.m. Minnesota at Chicago White Sox, 5:10 p.m. Houston at L.A. Angels, 7:05 p.m. Oakland at Seattle, 7:10 p.m.

Wild Card W L Pct WCGB 81 65 .555 — 77 69 .527 — 76 71 .517 1 1/2 75 71 .514 2 71 74 .490 5 1/2

Thursday’s Major League Linescores AMERICAN LEAGUE First Game Minnesota 100 000 Cleveland 214 001

National League

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Oakland 000 000 000 — 0 3 1 Chicago 000 001 00x — 1 4 0 Kazmir and G.Soto; Sale, Petricka (9) and Flowers. W—Sale 12-3. L—Kazmir 14-8. Sv—Petricka (13). HRs—Chicago, Semien (4). Second Game Minnesota 000 000 000 — 0 4 0 Cleveland 000 100 01x — 2 8 1 Nolasco, Thielbar (8), Tonkin (8) and Pinto; House, Shaw (8), Allen (9) and R.Perez. W—House 3-3. L—Nolasco 5-11. Sv—Allen (20). HRs—Cleveland, C.Santana (27). Tampa Bay 000 300 100 — 4 10 2 New York 000 000 023 — 5 4 0 Cobb, Boxberger (8), McGee (9) and Casali; Pineda, R.Hill (8), Roe (9), Outman (9), Kelley (9) and B.McCann, J.Murphy. W—Kelley 3-5. L—McGee 4-2. HRs—Tampa Bay, Y.Escobar 2 (6). New York, Prado (6), C.Young (2).

Boston 012 100 020 — 6 9 1 Kan. City 020 001 000 — 3 6 3 Buchholz, Layne (7), Tazawa (7), Mujica (9) and Vazquez; Hendriks, C.Coleman (3), L.Coleman (6), Finnegan (7), Crow (8), Bueno (9) and S.Perez. W—Buchholz 8-8. L—Hendriks 1-2. Sv—Mujica (5). NATIONAL LEAGUE St. Louis 000 000 000 — 0 3 1 Cincinnati 000 000 01x — 1 3 0 Lynn and Pierzynski; Cueto, A.Chapman (9) and Mesoraco. W—Cueto 18-8. L—Lynn 15-9. Sv—A. Chapman (33). Arizona 000 001 001 — 2 9 2 San Francisco101 103 00x — 6 12 0 Delgado, Harris (5), Stites (6), E.Marshall (6), E.De La Rosa (7) and Gosewisch; Peavy, Machi (6), Kontos (7), J.Lopez (8), Strickland (8), Casilla (9) and Posey. W—Peavy 5-4. L—Delgado 3-4. HRs— Arizona, Lamb (3). Pittsburgh 010 003 000 — 4 8 0 Phila. 000 000 001 — 1 6 0 F.Liriano, J.Hughes (9), Melancon (9) and R.Martin; A.Burnett, Lu.Garcia (7), Bastardo (8), Miguel Alfredo.Gonzalez (9) and Ruiz. W—F.Liriano 5-10. L—A.Burnett 8-16. Sv—Melancon (29).

Saturday’s Games Atlanta at Texas, 11:05 a.m. Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 5:05 p.m. Miami at Philadelphia, 5:05 p.m. Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 5:10 p.m. Washington at N.Y. Mets, 5:10 p.m. Colorado at St. Louis, 5:15 p.m. San Diego at Arizona, 6:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 7:05 p.m.

San Francisco Pittsburgh Milwaukee Atlanta Miami

Gibson, Swarzak (4), Achter (6), Oliveros (8) and K.Suzuki; Kluber, Crockett (9) and Y.Gomes. W— Kluber 15-9. L—Gibson 11-11. HRs—Cleveland, C.Santana (26), Y.Gomes (18).

LAA 022 000 120 — 7 7 0 Texas 100 000 110 — 3 7 2 Cor.Rasmus, Pestano (4), Y.Herrera (5), Roth (5), Morin (5), Salas (7), Grilli (8), J.Smith (9) and Conger, Iannetta; N.Martinez, Ross Jr. (7), S.Patton (7), Claudio (8), Feliz (9) and Telis. W—Morin 4-3. L—N.Martinez 3-11. HRs—Los Angeles, Aybar (7). Texas, L.Martin (7), Arencibia (9).

Thursday’s Games Cincinnati 1, St. Louis 0 San Francisco 6, Arizona 2 Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 1 Washington 6, N.Y. Mets 2 Milwaukee 4, Miami 2

Wednesday’s Games Baltimore 10, Boston 6 N.Y. Yankees 8, Tampa Bay 5 Minnesota at Cleveland, ppd., rain Toronto 11, Chicago Cubs 1 Kansas City 3, Detroit 0 L.A. Angels 8, Texas 1 Chicago White Sox 2, Oakland 1 Houston 5, Seattle 2

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Wash. 202 200 000 — 6 8 1 New York 000 010 100 — 2 9 1 Roark, Stammen (7), Thornton (8), Clippard (8), Detwiler (9) and W.Ramos; B.Colon, Matsuzaka (4), Goeddel (7), D.Alvarez (8), Germen (9) and T.d’Arnaud, Recker. W—Roark 13-10. L—B.Colon 13-12. HRs—Washington, LaRoche (24), Rendon (19). New York, Recker (7). Miami 000 000 020 — 2 4 1 Milwaukee 011 200 00x — 4 9 1 Eovaldi, DeSclafani (5), Da.Jennings (6), S.Dyson (7), M.Dunn (8) and Mathis; Fiers, Jeffress (6), Kintzler (7), W.Smith (7), Fr.Rodriguez (9) and Lucroy. W—Fiers 6-2. L—Eovaldi 6-11. Sv—Fr.Rodriguez (41). HRs—Miami, Ozuna (23). Milwaukee, Braun (19), Clark (2).

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GP Calgary 10 Saskatchewan 10 Edmonton 10 Winnipeg 11 B.C. 10

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WHL Pre-season EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Pt Regina 6 4 1 1 0 33 21 9 Red Deer 4 2 1 0 1 14 13 5 Swift Current 5 3 2 0 0 16 16 6 Saskatoon 4 2 1 1 0 12 11 5 Prince Albert 5 2 2 0 1 14 23 5 Calgary 4 2 2 0 0 24 16 4 Edmonton 4 2 2 0 0 13 15 4 Medicine Hat 4 2 2 0 0 14 16 4 Lethbridge 4 2 2 0 0 12 13 4 Moose Jaw 4 1 2 1 0 10 18 3 Brandon 2 1 1 0 0 9 10 2 Kootenay 3 0 3 0 0 9 18 0

GP 10 10 9 10

CFL East Division W L T 3 7 0 3 7 0 2 7 0 1 9 0 West Division W L T 9 1 0 8 2 0 7 3 0 6 5 0 6 4 0

PF 235 183 193 141

PA Pt 262 6 258 6 235 4 258 2

PF 292 258 261 284 219

PA 168 205 211 282 187

Pt 18 16 14 12 12

Week 12 Friday’s games Montreal at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Saturday, September 13 Toronto at Calgary, 5 p.m. Winnipeg at B.C., 8 p.m. Sunday, September 14 Saskatchewan at Hamilton, 11 a.m. Canadian Football League Scoring Leaders TD C FG S Pt Hajrullahu, Wpg 0 26 22 6 98 Paredes, Cgy 0 32 21 2 97 Shaw, Edm 0 21 23 7 97 Waters, Tor 0 21 23 5 95 McCallum, BC 0 17 26 0 95 Milo, Sask 0 24 22 4 94 Whyte, Mtl 0 15 20 10 85 Medlock, Ham 0 18 20 3 81 Maher, Ott 0 12 17 4 67 Grigsby, Wpg 9 0 0 0 54 Allen, Sask 6 0 0 0 36 Bowman, Edm 6 0 0 0 36 Ford, Sask 6 0 0 0 36 Arceneaux, BC 5 0 0 0 30 Fuller, Cgy 5 0 0 0 30 A.Harris, BC 5 0 0 0 30 Gable, Ham 4 0 0 0 24 LeFevour, Ham 4 0 0 0 24 McDaniel, Cgy 4 0 0 0 24 Mitchell, Cgy 4 0 0 0 24 Steele, Tor 4 0 0 0 24 Tate, Cgy 4 0 0 0 24 Walker, Ott 4 0 0 0 24 Barnes, Tor 3 0 0 0 18 Cornish, Cgy 3 0 0 0 18 Guyton, Edm 3 0 0 0 18 Kelly, Wpg 3 0 0 0 18

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National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct Miami 1 0 0 1.000 N.Y. Jets 1 0 0 1.000 Buffalo 1 0 0 1.000 New England 0 1 0 .000 South W L T Pct Tennessee 1 0 0 1.000 Houston 1 0 0 1.000 Jacksonville 0 1 0 .000 Indianapolis 0 1 0 .000 North W L T Pct Cincinnati 1 0 0 1.000 Pittsburgh 1 1 0 .500 Baltimore 1 1 0 .500 Cleveland 0 1 0 .000 West W L T Pct Denver 1 0 0 1.000 San Diego 0 1 0 .000 Oakland 0 1 0 .000 Kansas City 0 1 0 .000 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct Philadelphia 1 0 0 1.000 Washington 0 1 0 .000 Dallas 0 1 0 .000 N.Y. Giants 0 1 0 .000 South W L T Pct Carolina 1 0 0 1.000 Atlanta 1 0 0 1.000 New Orleans 0 1 0 .000 Tampa Bay 0 1 0 .000 North W L T Pct Minnesota 1 0 0 1.000 Detroit 1 0 0 1.000 Chicago 0 1 0 .000 Green Bay 0 1 0 .000

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PF 33 19 23 20

PA 20 14 20 33

PF 26 17 17 24

PA 10 6 34 31

PF 23 36 42 27

PA 16 53 29 30

PF 31 17 14 10

PA 24 18 19 26

PF 34 6 17 14

PA 17 17 28 35

PF 20 37 34 14

PA 14 34 37 20

PF 34 35 20 16

PA 6 14 23 36

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T Pct 0 1.000 0 1.000 0 1.000 0 .000

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Sunday, Sep. 14 Dallas at Tennessee, 1 p.m. New England at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Miami at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Jacksonville at Washington, 1 p.m. Arizona at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. New Orleans at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Atlanta at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Detroit at Carolina, 1 p.m. Seattle at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. St. Louis at Tampa Bay, 4:05 p.m. Houston at Oakland, 4:25 p.m. Kansas City at Denver, 4:25 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Green Bay, 4:25 p.m. Chicago at San Francisco, 8:30 p.m. Monday, Sep. 15 Philadelphia at Indianapolis, 8:30 p.m. NFL Odds (Odds supplied by Western Canada Lottery Corp.; favourites in capital letters) Spread O/U Thursday Pittsburgh at BALTIMORE 2.5 44.5 Sunday NEW ENGLAND at Minnesota 3.5 49.5 NEW ORLEANS at Cleveland 6.5 47.5 Atlanta at CINCINNATI 4.5 48.5 Detroit at CAROLINA 2.5 43.5 Arizona at NY GIANTS 0.5 44.5 Dallas at TENNESSEE 2.5 49.5 MIAMI at Buffalo 0.5 42.5 Jacksonville at WASHINGTON 6.5 43.5 St. Louis at TAMPA BAY 5.5 37.5 SEATTLE at San Diego 5.5 44.5 NY Jets at GREEN BAY 8.5 45.5 Kansas City at DENVER 13.5 52.5 HOUSTON at Oakland 3.5 39.5 Chicago at SAN FRANCISCO 7.5 48.5 Monday Philadelphia at INDIANAPOLIS 2.5 54.5

Reilly not 100 per cent but will play versus Alouettes BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — Edmonton Eskimo quarterback Mike Reilly wasn’t eager to shake hands with a reporter Thursday but pronounced himself ready to take his injured thumb into battle Friday against the Montreal Alouettes. “It’s not 100 per cent but it’s good enough to play football and play at a high level,” Reilly said of his injured thumb. “It’s going to take a couple of weeks before it feels 100 per cent normal but right now it’s not affecting my ability to throw the ball and play football.” Reilly’s injured thumb on his throwing hand has kept him out of the last two games, both losses to Calgary. His return is welcome news for Edmonton’s offence that will be looking for more consistency to try to end a two-game losing streak. The losses have dropped the Eskimos to 7-3 and into third place in the west. Reilly, injured on the opening drive of a 4127 win over Toronto three weeks ago, said the Eskimos have to get back to the basics, get back

to competing, playing hard and executing their plays to get past the Alouettes. “If this week of practice is any indication, we’re going to be back to where we were early in the year,” he said. “We came out with a kind of new mentality and a new focus and that’s a good thing.” While Reilly is back with Edmonton, former Eskimo Jonathan Crompton will get his third start for the Alouettes. In his two previous starts Crompton completed 33 of 52 passes for 451 yards with two TDs and two interceptions. “He’s done a very nice job getting the ball out of his hands, he knows where his weapons are,” said Eskimo coach Chris Jones. “He’s done a great job of managing (the offence) and I think he’s brought a level of energy that they were maybe lacking. “The last three weeks they have a lot more energy and a more positive aura about them so it’s going to be interesting to see how we come out of the locker-room and attack them.” Crompton was Reilly’s backup last season but slid to fourth on the depth chart in training camp before leaving.

● Tennis: Red Deer Tennis Club Memorial Tournament. ● Peewee football: Innisfail at Red Deer Hornets, 10:30 a.m., Great Chief Park; Red Deer Steelers at Stettler, 11 a.m. ● Bantam football: Hunting Hills at Notre Dame, 12:30 p.m., Great Chief Park; Lindsay Thurber at Ponoka, 1 p.m.; Drumheller at Rocky Mountain House,

1 p.m.; Lacombe at Stettler, 1 p.m.; Innisfail at Olds, 4 p.m. ● Major bantam hockey: Calgary Royals at Red Deer Rebels Black, 1:45 p.m., Arena; Calgary Flames at Red Deer Rebels White, 4:30 p.m., Arena. ● Major midget girls hockey: Calgary Fire at Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs, 5 p.m., Collicutt Centre. ● WHL preseason: Medicine Hat Tigers at Red Deer Rebels, 7 p.m., Stettler. ● Heritage junior B preseason hockey: Wetaskiwin Icemen at Ponoka Stampeders, 3:30 p.m.; Stettler Lightning at Red Deer Vipers, 7:30 p.m., Arena; Strathmore Wheatland Kings at Three Hills Thrashers, 8 p.m., Trochu.

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● Heritage junior B preseason hockey: Ponoka Stampeders at Blackfalds Wranglers, 7:30 p.m.

Golf Tour Championship Thursday At East Lake Golf Club Atlanta Purse: $8 million Yardage: 7,307; Par 70 (35-35) First Round Chris Kirk 33-33 Billy Horschel 34-32 Patrick Reed 33-34 Jason Day 34-33 Jim Furyk 35-32 Bubba Watson 33-34 Cameron Tringale 35-33 Zach Johnson 35-33 Bill Haas 34-34 Matt Kuchar 35-33 Ryan Palmer 33-36 Sergio Garcia 35-34 Adam Scott 36-33 Rickie Fowler 34-35 Rory McIlroy 34-35 Brendon Todd 34-36 Kevin Na 35-35 Morgan Hoffmann 37-33 Russell Henley 36-34 Gary Woodland 35-36 Hideki Matsuyama 33-38 Jordan Spieth 36-35 Justin Rose 35-37 John Senden 35-37 Martin Kaymer 38-35 Jimmy Walker 35-38 Webb Simpson 37-37 Hunter Mahan 38-36 Geoff Ogilvy 38-39

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LPGA Tour Evian Championship Thursday At The Evian Resort Golf Club Evian-les-Bains, France Purse: $3.25 million Yardage: 6,453; Par: 71 (35-36) First Round a-amateur Hyo Joo Kim 30-31 Karrie Webb 33-32 Mi Jung Hur 32-34 Brittany Lincicome 35-32 Suzann Pettersen 30-37 Julieta Granada 33-35 Karine Icher 32-36 Dewi Claire Schreefel 34-34 Sarah Jane Smith 34-34 Mariajo Uribe 33-35 Amy Yang 32-36 In Gee Chun 33-36 Paula Creamer 36-33 Jaye Marie Green 33-36 Mina Harigae 36-33 Juli Inkster 35-34 Moriya Jutanugarn 35-34 I.K. Kim 34-35 Lydia Ko 34-35 Candie Kung 36-33 Ilhee Lee 35-34 Mika Miyazato 34-35 Se Ri Pak 35-34 Inbee Park 33-36 a-Emily K. Pedersen 31-38

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Soccer Los Angeles at San Jose, 1 p.m.

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Seattle Los Angeles Salt Lake Dallas Vancouver Portland Colorado San Jose Chivas

Wednesday’s results Montreal 2 Los Angeles 2 New York 1 D.C. 0 Vancouver 2 San Jose 0 Friday’s games Kansas City at Chivas, 8:30 p.m. Salt Lake at Seattle, 8:30 p.m. Saturday’s games New York at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. Montreal at New England, 5:30 p.m. Columbus at Houston, 6:30 p.m. Toronto at Chicago, 6:30 p.m. Vancouver at Dallas, 6:30 p.m. Portland at Colorado, 7 p.m. Sunday’s games

Friday, September 19 Colorado at Salt Lake, 8 p.m. English Premier League GP W D L GF GA Pts 3 3 0 0 11 4 9 3 3 0 0 6 1 9 3 2 1 0 3 1 7 3 2 0 1 5 2 6 3 2 0 1 6 4 6 3 2 0 1 5 3 6 3 1 2 0 5 4 5 3 1 1 1 4 3 4 3 1 1 1 3 3 4 3 1 1 1 2 2 4 3 1 0 2 4 5 3 3 1 0 2 1 5 3 3 0 2 1 3 4 2 3 0 2 1 2 3 2 3 0 2 1 3 5 2 3 0 2 1 3 5 2 3 0 2 1 7 10 2 3 0 2 1 2 5 2 3 0 1 2 5 8 1 3 0 1 2 1 4 1

Chelsea Swansea Aston Villa Manchester City Liverpool Tottenham Arsenal Southampton Hull City Stoke West Ham QPR Sunderland Man. United Leicester City Newcastle Everton West Brom Crystal Palace Burnley F.C.

Saturday, Sept. 13 Arsenal vs. Manchester City, 1145 GMT Chelsea vs. Swansea, 1400 GMT Crystal Palace vs. Burnley F.C., 1400 GMT Southampton vs. Newcastle, 1400 GMT Stoke vs. Leicester City, 1400 GMT Sunderland vs. Tottenham, 1400 GMT West Brom vs. Everton, 1400 GMT Liverpool vs. Aston Villa, 1630 GMT Sunday, Sept. 14 Manchester United vs. Queens Park Rangers, 1500 GMT Monday, Sept. 15 Hull City vs. West Ham, 1900 GMT

Transactions Thursday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB — Suspended Tampa Bay minor league RHP Lenny Linsky (Montgomery-SL) and free agent minor league RHP Aaron Gonzales 50 games each following a second positive test for a drug of abuse, a violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Frontier League SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MINERS — Sold the contract of RHP Britt Robertshaw to the Atlanta Braves. FOOTBALL National Football League CHICAGO BEARS — Signed WR Chris Williams to the practice squad. Terminated the practice squad contract of LB DeDe Lattimore. Canadian Football League CFL — Fine Edmonton DB Patrick Watkins an undisclosed amount for making offensive and inappropriate comments directed towards an op-

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Wild sign Niederreiter to 3-year contract MINNEAPOLIS — The clock was ticking for the Minnesota Wild and free agent right wing Nino Niederreiter with the opening of training camp a week away. Deadlines often spur action, and that’s exactly what happened Thursday when

ponent during a Sept. 6 game against Calgary. Fined Winnipeg OL Steve Morley an undisclosed amount for punching an opponent during a Sept. 7 game against Saskatchewan. Fined Saskatchewan DB Paul Woldu an undisclosed amount for making avoidable physical contact with an on-field official during an Aug. 31 game against Winnipeg. HOCKEY National Hockey League COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Signed F Sonny Milano to a three-year, entry-level contract. MINNESOTA WILD — Signed RW Nino Niederreiter to a three-year contract. NEW YORK RANGERS — Agreed to terms with F Ryan Malone and D John Moore on one-year contracts. LACROSSE National Lacrosse League MINNESOTA SWARM — Signed F Dean Hill, F Zach Palmer and D Ian Crawford to one-year contracts and T Sam Bradman to a two-year contract. Named Rory McDade assistant coach.

the Wild signed Niederreiter to a three-year contract. The two sides went back and forth all summer long, with Russia looming as a possible Plan B for the 22-year-old forward who scored the series-clinching goal in overtime of Game 7 to beat the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. “I’m excited and happy to stay a part of the Wild family,” Niederreiter tweeted after signing what the Star Tribune of Minneapolis reported was an $8 million deal.

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A step closer to golf’s biggest payoff KIRK, HORSCHEL TAKE OPENING ROUND LEAD AT PGA TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ATLANTA — Chris Kirk and Billy Horschel have little in common except a clean card of 4-under 66 at the Tour Championship and their chances at the biggest payoff in golf. Kirk and Horschel, the top two seeds going into the FedEx Cup finale at East Lake, played in the final group and traded birdies — neither of them made a bogey — over four hours in steamy weather to share the lead. They need only to win the Tour Championship to claim the FedEx Cup and its $10 million bonus. “Billy has obviously been playing some pretty incredible golf with winning last week and finishing second the week before,” Kirk said. “And I’ve been doing all right myself.” Kirk is a 29-year-old who went to Georgia and plays golf without a pulse. Even when he chipped in from 80 feet on the 17th hole, he simply smiled and bowed his head before slapping hands with his caddie. Horschel is a 27-year-old who went to Florida, brash enough to wear octopus prints on his pants in the final round at a U.S. Open, to flip his cap around backward and to pump his fist for routine pars. They grew up playing amateur golf against each other. They were teammates in the Walker Cup. And they are leading the race to the FedEx Cup. “We’re probably two completely opposite people in the sense that he just looks like he’s moving very slow and nothing affects him,” Horschel said. “I look like I’m running around the golf course — literally last Sunday. But Chris and I get along very well. We seem to always play well when we’re paired together.” Horschel won the BMW Championship last week and was seen sprinting off the fairway toward a portable toilet because he couldn’t hold it anymore. Kirk won the Deutsche Bank Cham-

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Bubba Watson hits from a bunker on the 18th green during first round of play in the Tour Championship golf tournament Thursday, in Atlanta. pionship the previous week, and he surprised even himself when twice — a career high — he pumped his fist after making a putt. They didn’t have the course to themselves. Masters champion Bubba Watson made seven birdies to offset a few mistakes, such as trying to hit a shot through a gap in the trees. It worked at

Augusta National two years ago. His ball clipped a branch Thursday, leading to double bogey. A bogey from the bunker on the par3 18th hole gave him a 67, leaving him in reasonable shape. Watson was tied with Patrick Reed, Jim Furyk and Jason Day. The top five seeds need only to win the Tour Championship to claim the

Returning veterans gives Queens a shot at another national championship BY DANNY RODE SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE

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Winning last year`s CCAA national women`s volleyball championship is something they can never take away from the RDC Queens and head coach Talbot Walton. The fact Walton has 12 players back from that championship run puts the Queens front and centre when it comes to this year`s ACAC season. Still he knows it won`t be easy as he lost four starters, including three outside hitters in Brooke Sutter, Amber Adolf and Karrisa Kuhr and middle Shelby Bramall. Adolf and Sutter were two of the premier power hitters in the country. Both were first-team All-Conference with Sutter an all-star at the nationals and Adolf an All-Canadian and the MVP at the Canadian finals where the Queens downed Grande Prairie 3-0 in the gold medal game. Sutter could well have been the face the Queens last season, her fourth at RDC. “There was no doubt there was a lot of extra motivation to do well with it being her final season,” said Walton. “Her first two seasons here there were some rough spots, but during the second year she began to feel more comfortable and in her third season she had it figured out and how to do it at a high level, and not just as a player, but as a person. “She took care of things and provided a lot of lateral leadership, which only brought the trust level up.” Walton knew heading into last season he had to recruit at a higher level because they would be losing several players. “Before the start of last year we expected to lose four or five players and we made an effort to recruit good firstyear players so they would have a year of playing and winning and would step in this season, opposed to first-year players stepping in and fighting for a

position on the floor.” What Walton doesn’t need is a setter with starter Bronwyn Hawkes, who was a first-team all-star at the nationals, and Ashley Fehr back. As well outstanding libero Maddi Quinn returns as does middle blockers Alex Donaghy and Megan Schmidt, both of whom saw extensive action last season. There is a chance Donaghy may move to the right side, but that’s up in the air. “We have depth in the middle but no one on the right side,” said Walton. “We had a recruit we expected to get but she decided not to come and so we felt we had the athletes to fill that from within. Alex is an outstanding athlete and Hanna (Delemont) and Rylee (Lang) could also fill in there.” Both Delemont and Lang are returning. In fact Walton has only four newcomers and two of those – Kelsey Tymkow and Fauve Welsh – have college experience. Tymkow, an outside hitter, played two years at NAIT and Welsh, a middle, had one year at the College of the Rockies in Cranbrook. “They’re both highly motivated and have seen enough to see that we’re a quality program and they want to be in a position to have success. The nice thing is they understand the ACAC and know how to train.” Olivia Barnes of Sylvan Lake and Lauren Marshall of Calgary are both just out of high school. Barnes, who Walton feels could start for most teams in the league, will back up Quinn while Marshall has been impressive working on the left side. “Both first year players are very skilled,” said Walton. “Olivia would start if she wasn’t behind one of the best liberos in the country while Lauren is a ball control power hitter. She has a bit more size than Brooke, but not as big as Amber, but is very physi-

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FedEx Cup. Watson is third. Rory McIlroy is at No. 4, and he didn’t hurt himself. McIlroy wasn’t at his best, though he made enough birdies and key par saves for a 69 that kept him very much in the hunt. “You can really shoot yourself out of it,” McIlroy said. “Even though I didn’t play great, I kept it together.” Hunter Mahan might have shot himself out of it. Mahan is seeded fifth and opened with a 74. Only one other player in the 29-man field — Geoff Ogilvy, who is just happy to have made it to the Tour Championship — had a worse score. Mahan, one of three captain’s picks for the Ryder Cup, has broken par once in his last nine rounds since winning The Barclays. Kirk was left off the Ryder Cup team, even though he has two wins this season and had just won a FedEx Cup playoff event the day before U.S. captain Tom Watson announced his three picks. Horschel might be the hottest in golf at the moment. He is prone to go on big streaks like this. They have only one cup in mind, and they took a big step toward it Thursday. “This is my sixth week in a row. I haven’t played more than three events in a row this year,” Horschel said. “But I have no issues with that. Listen, this is the FedEx Cup playoffs. If you can’t get yourself in shape and get up for it on a daily basis, they why are you playing this game? “It’s our playoffs. It’s like the World Series or the NBA championships and NFL playoffs. And we’re all tired and we’ve just got to figure how to put it out of our mind and go out and play golf.” Horschel has more on his mind than just a $10 million bonus. His wife is expecting their first child in two weeks. He said even if she were to go into labour early, they agreed that he should stay in Atlanta and try to win the FedEx Cup.

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Senators draft pick Curtis Lazar will make a case to remain in the NHL BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

Johnson heads into Chase seeking seventh championship NASCAR BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO — It’s been 11 weeks since Jimmie Johnson’s last victory and he suffered through one of his typical summer swoons. But as the defending NASCAR champion prepares for the start of the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship, he feels as confident as ever that he’ll once again be hoisting the prize at the end of the year. Johnson goes into the Chase opener Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway attempting to kick off a record-tying seventh title run. Only Hall of Famers Richard Petty and the late Dale Earnhardt have won seven. “I feel good. We’ve come through some tracks that historically aren’t good for us with top10s, top-five runs,” he said. “I feel like we’ve gotten rid of the bad luck; we’re running where we should. We’re getting to the finish line and coming into seven or eight of my best tracks. We’re definitely going in the right direction. “I honestly feel better about our chances this year than I did last year on this same day.” Johnson, who won three races this season and is tied for the second seed in the Chase, stumbled through July with consecutive 42nd-place finishes at Daytona and New Hampshire and was 39th at Pocono and 28th at Watkins Glen. He’s since rebounded as he prepared for the Chase with four consecutive top-10 finishes, including his eighth-place run last week at Richmond, where he had to be treated for dehydration after the race because of a problem with his helmet cooling system. So had Johnson been playing possum over the summer and lying in wait for the Chase to begin? He scoffed at the idea Thursday that he or crew chief Chad Knaus would deliberately sabotage a portion of the season. “Chad would kill me if he

OTTAWA — Expectations are nothing new for Curtis Lazar and he has every intention of living up to them. The Senators’ first overall pick — 17th overall — in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft is expected to make a strong case for himself to remain in the NHL this season, and the challenge starts Saturday with the Senators rookie tournament in London, Ont. “There’s been a lot of speculation this summer, but I’m just happy to come here and play,” said Lazar, as Ottawa’s rookies took part in some testing. “Wherever I go, I try and have as much success as Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS possible, but at the same time if things don’t go my way it’s a learning curve. You don’t want to get down Jimmie Johnson drives through turn one during practice for the on yourself.” Brickyard 400 Sprint Cup series auto race at the Indianapolis Motor The Senators are of a similar mindset. While it’s Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday. clear they have high hopes for the 19-year-old, they want to ensure that in the end they make the best thought I was playing possum,” where it will be winner-take-all decision for not only the player, but also the organiJohnson said. “It hasn’t been fun. for the title. zation. The truth of the matter is some His Hendrick Motorsports orgaLazar has already earned an invitation to the of the tracks are just tough for us nization has all four of its drivers Senators’ main camp and assistant general manager and frustration sets in and it just in the Chase, which Johnson acRandy Lee says Lazar will be given every opportudrags us down and affects us.” knowledged could bring an intennity to prove he belongs in the NHL. Yet it seems to be the same stosity to the race teams he’s never “We just want Curtis to be Curtis,” said Lee. “He’s ry every year for Johnson, who is seen before. He’ll be seeking a rea very competitive guy. He always plays right; he’s just average in the weeks leading cord title, while Jeff Gordon wants always in the right spot. He’s good defensively, he’s into the Chase and then turns it a fifth championship and Dale good without the puck and can contribute offenup a notch when the champion- Earnhardt Jr. and Kasey Kahne sively.” ship is on the line. Matt Kenseth are each vying for his first Cup. Lazar will need to be at his best to earn a full-time opened the Chase last year with Johnson said the communiposition with the Senators as they have few options back-to-back wins, but Johnson cation and data sharing at Henfor the young star. It’s either make the Senators or be surged ahead of him for the title drick is as “open and helpful and returned to the Western Hockey League’s Edmonton with nine top-10 finishes in the team-oriented” as it’s ever been. Oil Kings. Chase. He pointed to how all the drivers “We want to see what’s best for him down the When everything is on the line, went to Victory Lane at Atlanta road,” said Lee. “We don’t want to look back in three Johnson and the No. 48 team seem two weeks ago to celebrate Kahyears or five years and say we did a disservice to to always kick it into a higher ne’s Chase-qualifying win. But as him. gear. the Chase progresses, it could get “You want to put him in a position to succeed to “It’s nothing conscious that we tense. make sure at the end of the year he’s a better playdo,” he insisted. “But truthfully, “Championship battles are er.” we respond well to pressure and difficult among teammates,” he Lazar says he will accept whatever decision the we make good decisions when said. “I’ve been in that situation a Senators make, but there’s no denying he has little pressure is put on us. 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Chuvalo says boxing needs new exciting heavyweights BY THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG — Boxing may be struggling but it will never lose its loyal fans to mixed martial arts, says Canadian boxing legend George Chuvalo. “I think it’s struggling a little and one of the problems is we don’t have an era,” says Chuvalo, who turns 77 Friday. He defines eras by the great fighters, all heavyweights, who dominated them. Fighters like Joe Louis or, closer to home for Chuvalo, Muhammad Ali. Going the distance with Ali is probably the thing that sticks most in people’s minds when they think of Chuvalo. But he also fought Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Floyd Patterson and held the Canadian heavyweight title from 1959 pretty much until it was time to hang ’em up in 1978 with only a few breaks. Boxing defined his life but he’s now been out of the ring longer than he was in it, although he says he works out daily and looks like he could still do a lot of damage with his big hands. “I was a fighter from the age of 10 to 41,” said Chuvalo. Chuvalo was in Winnipeg this week to help promote an Olympic-style match between members of Canada’s national team and Puerto Rico’s, arranged as a fundraiser for the United Boxing Club. One of the organizers is Ryan Savage, a Winnipeg lawyer who is also president and head coach at the club and vice-president of Boxing Canada. He’s one of those boxing fans Chuvalo is talking about, a three-time national champion who spent seven years on the Canadian team until he retired

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from the ring 11 years ago. Now he does what he can to develop new fighters. “I do it all for love of the sport,” Savage said at a packed gathering in a south-Winnipeg restaurant. Chuvalo’s prescription for reinvigorating boxing is grooming fighters who can bring back some excitement. And he focuses on heavyweights. “The biggest guy is the best guy.” Right now the face of boxing seems to be Floyd Mayweather, who has held 10 titles but all in light divisions. “It gets a little thin after Mayweather. He’s pretty much got it all to himself.” As for the Klitschko brothers who dominate the heavyweight division right now, they’re part of what’s wrong, says Chuvalo. “They’re not exciting at all. I yawn an awful lot when I see one of their fights. They win because they’re so goldarn big and that’s their biggest asset.” The Ukrainian brothers hold most of the heavyweight titles but won’t fight each other, blaming a promise they made to their mother. “It isn’t like watching Rocky Marciano, it isn’t like watching Joe Louis, it isn’t like watching Mike Tyson, it isn’t like watching Muhammad Ali.” That’s what the sport needs, he says, to compete with MMA. “The MMA isn’t really converting real boxing fans . . . its just the fact there aren’t enough exciting fighters out there in the boxing game. “Boxing needs another Mike Tyson, boxing needs another Joe Louis, boxing needs another Rocky Marciano. They need someone in the heavyweight division especially to garner interest.”

HALIFAX — Milos Raonic will face Colombia’s Alejandro Gonzalez in Davis Cup play Friday as the hard-serving Canadian returns to the court following a fourth-round exit from the U.S. Open. Raonic, from Thornhill, Ont., will play in the second singles match of the day Friday after Vancouver’s Vasek Pospisil opens the best-of-five tie against Santiago Giraldo. The winner of the tie, which will be played on indoor hard court at the Halifax Metro Centre, will advance to the elite World Group next season. Canada is looking to reclaim its World Group spot after a first-round loss to Japan earlier this year. After Friday’s singles matches, Pospisil and Toronto’s Daniel Nestor will play Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah in doubles. On Sunday, Raonic will take on Giraldo while Pospisil will play Gonzalez, a last-minute substitute for the injured Alejandro Falla. Frank Dancevic of Niagara Falls, Ont., is Canada’s spare. Raonic, ranked seventh in the world, hasn’t played since losing a marathon fourth-round U.S. Open match to tournament runner-up Kei Nishikori of Japan. The Canadian said earlier this week that his body had recovered from the gruelling loss. “Now that the draw is done, we are ready for the weekend and feel confident about our team,” Canadian captain Martin Larendeau said. “Though we know Colombia will be fighting hard to make history for their country, we feel we belong in the World Group and will do whatever it takes to stay there.”

Baseball has come under scrutiny this year for its increasingly long games, which stem from a number of reasons such as batters briefly leaving the box, pitchers stepping off the mound, catchers going to the mound and the addition of expanded replay this season. Selig isn’t sure what to expect from his small group in terms of suggestions. Atlanta Braves President John Schuerholz is taking part. Selig, speaking Thursday at the Giants’ AT&T Park as part of his farewell ballpark tour, said this is an issue he wants to improve before he steps down on Jan. 25 and turns over the commissioner job to Rob Manfred. “I have a small committee that’s already gone to work on it,” Selig said. “They’re hard at work. I really want to get this

done before I go because I think it’s that important. We’re at 3 hours, 1 minute and 47 seconds, not that I follow it closely. We’ve actually made a little progress lately but there are things I just think we need to do.” Regarding replay, Selig acknowledges: “I was a little bit of a reluctant dragon on that. I had some concerns.” But overall he considers it a positive thing. Selig said there have been a number of shorter games — in the 2 ½-hour range — and he gets an update each Friday morning. “We’re doing it because I just think we can knock some time off in the pace of the game, which will benefit everybody,” Selig said. “I expect to have a recommendation in the next 30-60 days. I will let them decide.”

Pumps & Pressure In our ever changing world, where so many things seem to have an ever decreasing shelf life, the ability to grow and prosper over the years becomes an increasingly rare phenomenon. But for Red Deer based Pumps & Pressure Inc. this year’s 30th Anniversary stands as a testament to their long standing belief and confidence in the Alberta and Western Canadian economy and in the vision of Jack and Sandy Tremain in creating a company that has grown from a simple pressure washer repair and maintenance outlet to a premier Western Canadian supplier, manufacturer and distributor. Pumps & Pressure Inc. began business in 1984 with the idea of servicing a local niche market. “We started with a budget of $275.00, most of which was spent on a sign for the front of our first location and we still have the sign mounted in our Red Deer Head Office to remind us how far we’ve come and where we’re ultimately going”, says Jack Tremain, Pumps & Pressure President and General Manager. Early on however, Jack Tremain and his wife Sandy, along with Sandy’s father Jack Roth, saw the potential in expanding the business to include everything pumps and pressure related. Since then the company has grown to be the largest North American distributor for Karcher Pressure Washers and ranks among the largest North American suppliers of CAT Pumps, DV Air compressors and SAMSON lubrication equipment. Expanding from two full time employees in 1984, Pumps & Pressure now boasts 140 employees in eight locations across Western Canada from Burnaby, British Columbia to Brandon, Manitoba. The list of equipment and services provided by the company is equally impressive. They manufacture, install and service self serve wand wash equipment for the car wash industry and distribute Belanger automatic car and truck wash systems and offer complete supply and service for most makes and types of commercial vehicle washers; and at latest count have installed over 500 wash bays in Western Canada. They also supply industry leading Karcher and HOTSHOT pressure washers and commercial

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To assist clients, Pumps & Pressure also employs professional design engineers to create specialty systems to meet their customer’s unique challenges. They can also build the system in-house using fabricators and trades-people in their own manufacturing facility. Pumps & Pressure is also a fully certified Transport Canada approved facility for the inspection and repair of T.D.G. tankers and NH3 tanks. They employ board certified and accredited inspectors to handle the inspections and approvals right in their shop. They can provide a professional consultation and design service to ensure that their products fit their customer’s needs and requirements.

As important as customers and staff are to the Company, they are also justifiably proud of their ongoing commitment and contributions to the communities where they live. Many of their employees serve as community volunteers and Jack Tremain has been and is active as Chair of the Westerner Park Pony Chuckwagon Committee, as an active volunteer at the Red Deer Festival of Trees, the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, the CNIB Golf Tournament, the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce, the Red Deer Curling Club and AgriTrade Exposition and was an original sponsor of the Allan Cup winning Bentley Generals.

“We’ve always prided ourselves in having the flexibility to provide our customers, big or small, what they need to successfully complete the job”, Tremain adds.“We have the ability to offer a wide range of services and products that fit the needs of everyone from home handymen to large industrial corporations”.

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A new place for athletes to train CANADA’S COMPLETED WINTER SPORT INSTITUTE A TRAINING HUB FOR OLYMPIANS BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

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Bobsled driver Kaillie Humphries works out at the Winter Sport Institute in Calgary, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014. The highperformance training centre that opened this year is the third and final phase of the sport institute, named the MarkinMacPhail Centre after benefactors Allan Markin and Keith MacPhail. She can prepare, store and eat food in an athletes’ lounge. She can buy lunch in the cafe, a space that allows the public and other athletes to watch her sprint on the track. She no longer has to drive around Calgary for time on a sprint track while her muscles cool down in the car as she drives back to the weight room at Canada Olympic Park. The bobsled track’s finish line is a minute’s walk across the road. When Calgary hosts World Cups, Humphries can use the sprint track to warm up for racing instead of sprinting between cars in the parking lot. When she’s not travelling the world to compete, the Markin-MacPhail Centre will be her second home as she prepares to defend her Olympic title in Pyeongchang, South Korea, in 2018. “I do everything here,” Humphries said. “I can really cater my training to exactly what I need to be the very best. “When you are pushing your body to the limit and trying to get every little bit out of yourself as an athlete, you need the environment to work with you in order to have that happen. “Knowing I can push my body to the limit, but also repair it as soon as I do it with the hot and cold tubs and hav-

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formance winter training facility for winter sport in the world. “We’ve had many visitors from different countries come in and just marvel at what’s been developed here by WinSport.” Olympians and Paralympians are the high-profile clients. The hundreds of other figure skaters, skiers, snowboarders, sliders and hockey players who make use of the park almost every hour of every day are crucial to its operation. Their user fees keep the lights on. The municipal, provincial and federal governments contributed $130 million towards the institute. A condition of that funding was public access to it. WinSport had to come up with the rest of the capital money via corporate fundraising and selling some of its land. WinSport pays for the operation of the Markin-MacPhail, the other sports venues at COP as well as contributing to the running of the Olympic Oval at the University of Calgary. So the day camps, learn-to camps and recreational programs for everyone from toddler to senior are vital to WinSport’s operations, including the Markin-MacPhail Centre.

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FRONT CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY Fifty new Canadians from 22 countries will be welcomed during a citizenship ceremony in Red Deer on Wednesday. A roundtable discussion on what it means to be Canadian will be at 10 a.m., followed by the citizenship ceremony at 11 a.m. The event will be on the second floor of the Pidherney Centre curling facility at 4725 43rd St. Citizenship Judge Joseph Woodard is the presiding official. Guest speakers will be Colin Connon, constituency assistant to Red Deer MP Earl Dreeshen; and Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer. The citizenship ceremony is a jointly organized by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Institute for Canadian Citizenship. Neighbours and members of the community are invited to lead discussions on what it means to be Canadian to the soon-to-be new citizens. The event is open to the public.

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Sylvan Lake likely to look for cash from Lacombe County for multiplex BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF

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No official cash request was made, but Sylvan Lake officials gave a hint of the ask to come to Lacombe County council on Thursday. Sylvan Mayor Sean McIntyre and two senior staffers brought their county neighbours up to speed on the proposed $29-million NexSource Centre, a multiplex featuring arena, three-lane indoor running track, curling rink, seniors centre, children’s activity area and other community spaces. Sylvan Lake is counting on funding help from its municipal neighbours to help cover the cost of the new facility. Past statistics suggest about seven per cent of Sylvan Lake recreational facility users are from the county. Using that percentage as a guide, the county’s share would be about $1.7 million, using a $24.45-million cost, which deducts funding from other sources. “We’re certainly not making that request today,” said Ron Lebsack, Sylvan Lake’s di-

rector of community services. The town intends to take a closer look at its numbers (the last ones date from 2012) before returning to the county with a formal funding request later. Red Deer County accounts for five per cent of users and the five summer villages on Sylvan Lake one per cent. They have been pencilled in for $1.25 million. County Coun. Rod McDermand suggested it was time for communities to “think bigger” and join forces on major recreational projects in the region. For instance, Sylvan Lake could have helped host events for the 2019 Canada Winter Games, which were recently awarded to Red Deer, McDermand said. Red Deer College plans to build a $66-million Centre For Health, Wellness and Sport. Slated to be called the Canada Games Centre, it will include Olympic-size and NHL-size ice arenas, a performance gymnasium and world-class squash courts.

McDermand said isn’t the only municipality that has approached the county for help in funding their recreational dreams. “In fact, there’s probably 10 dreams coming through the door. “How do we accommodate everybody?” McIntyre said Sylvan Lake was not asked to become part of the games bid. Sylvan Lake chief administrative officer Betty Osmond said the town’s facility is a “modest response” to the amenities that residents are seeking. Creating a multiplex around the existing pool and arena is much less expensive than a new stand-alone facility that would cost around $75 million. Multiplex consultants are working to reduce the cost of the project, which initially came in at $32 million. The building will likely be reduced to 80,000 square feet from 90,000 square feet but without losing any key features. Current schedules anticipate Sylvan council giving final approval to the project and budget early next year, with an April construction start. It will take 16 to 18 months to build. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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BIKE PARADE ON SATURDAY Cyclists looking for a few like-minded friends should head to Red Deer’s Cultural Services Centre on Saturday. The Red Deer Association for Bicycle Commuting is hosting its fifth annual Bike Parade beginning at 10 a.m. The ride leaves the centre’s parking lot at 3827 39th St. for an easy ride to City Hall Park. Riders will take 39th Street to link up with one of the remaining bike lanes in the city on Spruce Drive. The association promotes safe and accessible bike commuting in the city. Memberships cost $5 and will be available at the event. For information, go to the association’s Facebook page or contact Stephen Merredew at 403597-0368. Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

SUICIDE AWARENESS A suicide information session with Dawne Adkins from Red Deer’s Suicide Information and Education Services will be held at the Lacombe Memorial Centre on Monday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Adkins will be available for questions on grief, mental health and suicide. Admission is free. The session will be held upstairs at the Memorial Centre, located at 5214 50th Ave. in Lacombe. For more information, call Heather Jackson at 403782-4024.

Villa Marie resident Laurette Tremblay, centre, and other residents of the Covenant Care facility in north east Red Deer had a visit from twenty grade two students from the nearby Father Henri Voisin School Thursday. The students from Terry Bolen’s grade two class delivered flower table centres, read with the residents and played cards during their afternoon visit. Villa Marie and the new Red Deer Catholic school have formed a partnership.

Alleged gang members appear in court RED SCORPIONS BY BRENDA KOSSOWAN ADVOCATE STAFF Court proceedings against four local people alleged to have connections with a B.C.-based crime gang have been adjourned until early next month. In a joint operation on July 23, members of a special unit involving the RCMP and the Calgary Police Service arrested four suspects during a co-ordinated raid on sites in Red Deer County, Airdrie and Calgary. Cory James Lesperance, 29, Nicholas David James White, 21, Robin James Stewart, 52, and Amber McLeod, 21, were charged

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BRIEFS Feds to honour World War II vets with commemorative pin The federal government is marking Wednesday’s 75th anniversary of Canada’s entry into the Second World War with a tribute to surviving veterans. About 80,000 Second World War veterans alive today are now eligible to receive a limited-edition commemorative lapel pin and a certificate of recognition. Canadians who served at least one day with the Canadian forces or with any other allied force, including the Canadian or British Merchant Navy, either home or abroad, are eligible.

with a variety of offences, including possessing drugs for the purpose of trafficking. Police allege that Lesperance is a member of the Red Scorpions gang and that the other three have connections with them. Lesperance has been denied bail. He faces 15 charges, including for drug trafficking and weapons-related offences. White is also in custody on possession of drugs for trafficking and other charges, but has not yet had a bail hearing. Stewart and McLeod were both released after the charges against them were sworn. In Red Deer provincial court on Thursday, Crown prosecutor Dave Inglis advised Judge David Plosz that a special prosecutor based in Edmonton will lead criminal proceedings against the four suspects. Although they were arrested in the same operation, each is charged individually.

The Edmonton prosecutor has requested that their proceedings be kept together, even though they are not co-accused, said Inglis. Large volumes of disclosure detailing the evidence against each suspect was just received from the RCMP on Monday, so the special prosecutor has asked for an adjournment of at least three weeks before proceeding with the charges, said Inglis. All four matters return to court in Red Deer on Thursday, Oct. 9. The investigation was launched by the Red Deer City RCMP Street Team and coordinated by the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team, which combines resources of the RCMP, Alberta Sheriffs and municipal policing agencies. bkossowan@reddeeradvocate.com

The first presentations of the pins and certificates took place on Wednesday in Edmonton, Vancouver, Halifax, Quebec City and Ottawa. The pin’s design and the illustration on the certificate are based on the original “Victory Nickel” that features a flaming torch and a large ‘V’ standing both for victory and the coin’s denomination. The coin was originally in circulation from 1943 to 1945, and was re-issued in 2005 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Canada entered the Second World War on Sept. 10, 1939. With a population of 11 million, the country’s contribution to the war was disproportionately large. Between 1939 to 1945, more than one million Canadians and Newfoundlanders served. More than 55,000 were wounded and over 45,000 lost their lives. Request forms for the pin and certificate are available online at veterans.gc.ca or by

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Lacombe County approves new subdivision Lacombe County council has approved a 48-lot subdivision near the Summer Village of Birchcliff. The 68-acre Highland Park will feature homes arranged in clusters and include wetlands, walking trails and playgrounds. Average lot size will be three-quarters of an acre in the neighbourhood on the east side of Sylvan Lake. The project will be serviced by a communal water treatment plant that is being built as part of the nearby 49-lot development called The Slopes. Wastewater systems will be tied into a regional sewer line. Construction is expected to begin on the development this fall.

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Drug trafficking trial ordered for Sylvan Lake couple A Sylvan Lake couple arrested in a drug raid will stand trial on charges of possessing various drugs for trafficking. Donald Lubianesky, 54, and Shawna Lee Mucci, 44, were arrested in a raid at Mucci’s home in the early hours of June 15. RCMP investigators allege seizing cocaine, marijuana and psilocybin (magic) mushrooms along with drug paraphernalia and about $3,600 in cash after searching a house on 52nd Street. Both were released from custody after the charges were laid. Represented by defense counsel Bob Aloneissi of Edmonton and Brad Mulder of Red Deer, they originally asked to be tried by judge alone in Red Deer provincial court. They have since changed their election and appeared

Ebook service in region part of 3M Cloud Library A new ebook service is set to launch at the Parkland Regional Library, beefing up the title selection in libraries throughout the region. The 3M Cloud Library is the newest ebook service available to libraries and Parkland has purchased an initial collection of 1,500 titles valued at bout $40,000. Among the authors added to the regional library’s collection are George R.R. Martin, James Patterson, Stephen King, Nora Roberts and Malcolm Gladwell. Ebooks are automatically returned on the due date and the 3M Cloud Library is compatible with a variety of e-reading devices including tables, smartphones, kobo and iPads. For more information, visit www. prl.ab.ca.

Extortion, robbery trial set for Red Deer woman The Red Deer woman arrested in connection with an extortion and robbery scheme has been ordered to stand trial on charges including robbery, extortion and identity theft. Lindsey Rae Mazzei, 31, is one of three people charged by Red Deer City RCMP investigating allegations that a number of men were beaten and robbed after trying to hire an escort online during the late spring of 2013. Represented by Red Deer lawyer Patty MacNaughton, Mazzei was scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Red Deer provincial court on Wednesday. Preliminary hearings may be requested to examine evidence before proceeding to trial. Crown prosecutor Vince Pingitore advised the court that the preliminary hearing would not proceed and that the matter will go to trial in the Court of Queen’s Bench. A trial schedule is to be set during arraignments on Oct. 6.

ed for appeal. David James Kertesz, 29, was convicted in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench on 10 of 16 charges laid by police called to complaints that two men had forced their way into an apartment building and then kidnapped and robbed the alleged drug dealer inside. Kertesz was handed a global sentence of 10 years on July 15 before Justice Sterling Sanderman in the Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench. He has since filed an appeal of the convictions and the sentence, to be addressed by the Alberta Court of Appeal in Calgary. The panel of justices will see the appeal for the first time on Tuesday, when it reviews the list of appeals being brought forward. They may decide on that day whether to proceed with a hearing.

Open house Saturday at renovated meetinghouse After an 18-month renovation project at the Kentwood meetinghouse, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is inviting people to come see the results. On Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m., the meetinghouse, located at 8 Keast Way, will open its doors for all to see. Dr. David McCue said the church has doubled in size and the parking lot has tripled in size since the work began. Throughout the open house, the various new rooms will feature demonstrations of what they will be used for. McCue said the meetinghouse will serve numerous functions outside of religious services. Among those, it will serve as a place for youth programming such as Cubs and Scouts or service projects. The building will be used in some fashion every day of the week. Also added to the meetinghouse is a full sized gymnasium to allow for sports to take place.

Drug charges stayed Charges have been stayed against an Edmonton man who was found with a suspicious amount of cash during a traffic stop near Olds. Thinh Binh Dinh, 26, was pulled over for a traffic violation while driving on Hwy 2 in April 2013.

Police charged him with possessing the proceeds of crime when a search of the vehicle uncovered more than $300,000 in cash, packaged in sealed bags. A stay in proceedings means the charges remain in limbo for up to a year. If the case is not reopened within that time frame, the charge is deemed to be withdrawn. The Crown prosecutor’s office is not required to provide reasons for a stay.

Shine! sold out The retired headmistress from a girls’ school in Ghana will be the keynote speaker at a sold-out fundraiser at Festival Hall. Gabriella Wumnaya will be in Red Deer Sept. 25 to speak at Shine! The evening event is a fundraiser to support women’s education in Ghana. Wumnaya will speak about the transformation of life in Ghana over the past 60 years. The third annual event raises money through ticket sales, sale of donated items and a silent auction by Tools for School Africa Foundation. Scarves, purses and jewelry will be among the items for sale. Original fine art and one-of-a-kind designer items will also available at the silent auction. Entertainment will be by a fivepiece African band. The event is sponsored by Tools for Schools Africa Foundation. This is the third straight sell-out for the fundraising event. Last year, Shine! raised more than $36,000.

Stabbing hearing set A preliminary hearing will be held in March for a Maskwacis-area man accused of stabbing another man and then setting his house on fire. Ryan Okeynan, 27, was charged with arson and attempted murder after a 50-year-old resident of the Samson Cree Nation escaped the blaze and fled to a neighbour’s house on Dec. 21, 2013. The man was airlifted to Edmonton to be treated for stab wounds. Okeynan has asked to have his case heard in the Wetaskiwin Court of Queen’s Bench, with a preliminary hearing set for March 10. Preliminary hearings may he requested to examine evidence before proceeding to trial.

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ISIL conflict messy: experts BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The Obama administration has committed itself — and by extension its allies, including Canada — to an open-ended conflict in the Middle East in precisely the kind of foreign entanglement Stephen Harper has sought to avoid. The toxic politics of Iraq, combined with overlapping sectarian civil wars in Syria and throughout the region, mean the dozens of Canadian special forces troops recently committed to the mission are stepping into a more complex and violent cauldron than anything they experienced in Afghanistan. A series of experts weighed in Thursday on President Barack Obama’s expanded military campaign to combat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, the group leading a resurgent tide of Islamic extremism. The linchpin of the strategy is Obama’s plan to keep American and allied ground troops out of the fighting by using U.S. air power — manned fighters and drones alike — to support Iraqi troops and Kurdish fighters as they retake Islamic State territory. Jason MacDonald, a spokesman for Prime Minister Stephen Harper, said Canada is “united with our allies in recognizing the need to address this barbaric terrorist threat.” But the deployment of Canadian special forces will not be followed by any regular ground troops, MacDonald insisted. Ben Connable, a senior international policy analyst at the Rand Corporation and former Marine intelligence officer, said Thursday he has doubts that the Iraqi army is up to its first major test: clearing the northern city of Mosul. “We’re looking at a campaign that may look very similar to what Fallujah looked like in 2004,” Connable said. “If that is the case ... I’m frankly not sure the Iraqi army is up for a military operation in urban terrain in a campaign that will require them to go block-byblock through the city, clearing building by building

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against fanatical fighters.” To complicate matters, there’s Iran, which has reportedly deployed members of its elite Revolutionary Guard in northern Iraq in a mission similar to that undertaken by U.S. and Canadian special forces. Earlier this week, Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird flatly rejected the notion of co-operating with Iran. “Iran is the biggest state sponsor of terrorism in the world,” Baird told a joint commons committee on Tuesday. “Just because it’s not their brand of terrorism doesn’t (absolve) them. They have had a very destabilizing influence in just about every single country in that region.” But Dalia Dassa Kaye, director of the Rand Center for Middle East Public Policy, said while Shiitedominated Iran will “always play a role in the Iraqi sphere,” there is a way to co-ordinate actions. The U.S. strategy becomes even more murky when Syria and the ongoing civil war to topple Bashar al Assad’s regime is factored in. Obama is ready to conduct airstrikes and arm moderate opposition fighters who would presumably also battle the Islamic State. Iran has steadfastly backed Assad with arms and technical assistance. “Iran wasn’t mentioned in the speech and they

are a de facto partner aligned in the anti-IS coalition — at least in the Iraqi sphere,” Kaye said. “The dilemma — at least in the Syrian sphere — is that Iran is on the other side. If we are arming the opposition forces in Syria, we are indirectly fighting a proxy war against the Iranians.” Harper has been clear that Canada’s involvement is strictly limited to Iraq, but even there, Connable sees trouble — especially when it comes to providing arms to local Shiite militias and Kurdish Peshmerga forces. “There are real dangers,” he said. “I don’t see a long-term objective yet, and I think that needs to be articulated. And we are — unintentionally or perhaps unwillingly — going to arm people who are going to fight against the government of Iraq and have been fighting against the government of Iraq.” Canadian transport planes have been ferrying weapons to the Kurds. Just prior to the 2008 election when the Afghan war was in full swing, Harper defended his decision to set 2011 as the year to pull-out of combat in Kandahar. “You have to put an end date on these things,” he said.

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Mulcair questions Trudeau’s fitness to govern tack ads have so far not dented Trudeau’s popularity. Indeed, Liberals maintain they’ve actually helped reinforce the perception that Harper is a bully and that Trudeau is a more hopeful, positive,different kind of political leader. By joining the attack, Trudeau warned that Mulcair risks being seen as too much like Harper, the prime minister he wants to replace. “I think we have nasty negativity and divisive attacks from the right. I know Canadians don’t want that from the left,” Trudeau said in an interview. While Harper and Mulcair focus on him, Trudeau said he’ll focus on Canadians. And he said he won’t return fire with personal attacks on his opponents. “Canadians don’t want that and that’s one of the reasons we’re doing so well.” As for the “getting ready to lead” tag line in the last Liberal ad, Trudeau said it was aimed at being honest with Canadians rather than employing “clever attacks” on opponents. It reflected the fact that Liberals are in the process of building a team and a plan, which he said will be ready in time for the next campaign. But Mulcair insisted Thursday that there’s little to separate the Liberals from the Conservatives. He accused both parties of overseeing a growing gap between rich and poor, of failing to deliver on promises to provide child-care spaces and of preferring to cut taxes for rich corporations rather than preserve funding for health care. Indeed, Mulcair said Trudeau himself has “complacently” argued that Liberals and Conservatives have broadly shared the same values and agenda over the past 30 years. “I promise you, I don’t share Stephen Harper’s agenda,” Mulcair said. “But maybe it’s because Liberals and Conservatives share the same agenda that the middle class is doing so poorly. Maybe we should do something about that. The NDP is promising to roll out this fall — a full year ahead of the next scheduled campaign — detailed planks from their eventual platform, including plans for a national child-care program, a federal minimum wage and infrastructure investment. The aim is to further contrast Mulcair’s substance with Trudeau’s refusal to be nailed down on major policy before the campaign actually begins.

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Ford undergoes tests for tumor BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Mayor Rob Ford, whom doctors said has an abdominal tumour, was transferred to a downtown hospital Thursday for further tests as the nomination deadline for next month’s municipal election loomed. His brother said the mayor was managing. “He’s doing all right,” Coun. Doug Ford said outside the hospital. “He’s keeping in good spirits.” Ford’s wife Renata also visited him Thursday but left without saying anything to reporters kept on the hospital perimeter. Ford, 45, possibly the best known mayor in North America due to a series of drug and other scandals, was admitted to the west-end Humber River Hospital on Wednesday after complaining for months about abdominal pain that finally became “unbearable.” At a news conference late Wednesday, a doctor said a scan had turned up a “not small” tumour that

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Clark says court ruling on aboriginal title can’t be ignored VANCOUVER — Premier Christy Clark says ignoring a recent landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada on aboriginal title would put the future of the province in peril. Clark opened a gathering of First Nations leaders and the B.C. cabinet by saying she wants to use the ruling to work together with aboriginals. The high court released a decision in June that ruled in favour of B.C.’s Tsilhqot’in Nation, awarding aboriginal title to 1,750 kilometres of land in the remote Nemiah Valley near Williams Lake. Some observers have suggested the ruling gives aboriginals massive powers when it comes to land use issues, especially resource development. Clark told the chiefs she views the decision as a fork in the road that requires governments and First Nations to work to make the ruling work for everybody. Clark signed a letter of understanding this week with the Tsilhqot’in to work together to implement the court ruling.

required a biopsy to determine whether it was malignant. “It’s devastating,” Doug Ford said. “Devastating all night.” Early Thursday afternoon, the mayor was transferred to the downtown Mount Sinai hospital for “follow-up investigation and subsequent treatment,” according to a Humber River statement. Ford has until 2 p.m. eastern Friday to withdraw his name from the ballot should he decide to do so, while any new candidates have the same deadline to file their papers. His brother said it was still too early to discuss the issue. “Guys, I need a day or so, honestly I do,” Doug Ford said. Ford’s father, Doug Ford Sr., died of colon cancer in 2006 — just months after it was diagnosed. Ford himself had abdominal surgery in 2009 to remove a tumour on his appendix. “That’s pretty scary when that happens,” he told

CTV in an interview in September 2010. While the nature of the current tumour remained unclear, a gastroenterologist from Australia’s leading cancer centre said doctors were likely considering the possibility of colorectal cancer. The tumour diagnosis came just over two months after Ford returned to office from a stint in rehab that followed a scandal-plagued year in which council stripped him of most of his powers after he was forced to admit to using crack cocaine in a “drunken stupor” and was caught on video and audio recordings in profanity-laced rants. Ford’s litany of woes, gaffes and outrageous conduct, made him an international celebrity and news of the tumour discovery was reported by media around the world, including CNN and the BBC. Latest polls suggested he was still a viable candidate for re-election. His hospitalization sparked an outpouring of sympathy — even from those who want him gone from the city’s government.

Jean-Pascal Boucher made the comment today after a judge scheduled a preliminary hearing on Jan. 15 for three railway employees already facing serious criminal charges in the deadly crash. Burkhardt was chair of the railway at the centre of the July 2013 catastrophe that destroyed part of the Quebec town. Many Lac-Megantic residents have called for criminal charges to be laid against Burkhardt. Train engineer Tom Harding, railway traffic controller Richard Labrie and Jean Demaitre, the manager of train operations, each face 47 counts of criminal negligence causing death. That is the number of people who died in the tragedy. The three accused were arraigned in Lac-Megantic last May and a conviction carries a maximum life sentence.

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Fire at potash mine forces nearly 100 miners into refuge units SASKATOON — About half of almost 100 workers at a potash mine near Saskatoon were still underground Wednesday after a fire forced them into refuge stations Wednesday. Bill Johnson with Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (TSX:POT) had said early Thursday that all the trapped workers at the company’s Allan mine had safely made it to the surface. But he later said a power outage stopped some of the underground fans in one area from clearing smoke, which prevented the remaining miners from leaving. “We still have some folks underground,” said Johnson. “They’re just being extra cautious in terms of waiting for the smoke to dissipate ... We’ll get people

$300M Aga Khan museum and complex set to open in Toronto TORONTO — A $300-million showcase complex that includes the first North American museum devoted to Islamic art opens Friday, an initiative of the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims. The complex, designed by some of the world’s top architects, aims to foster knowledge and understanding among Muslims as well as between Islamic societies and other cultures. Located on 6.8-hectares, the museum building with its open-air, glassed-in courtyard is linked via a landscaped park featuring five granite reflecting pools to a cultural religious centre dominated by a towering glass roof over its prayer hall. “You can see that the play of light throughout the building has different nuances and just creates an incredible ambience,” said Farid Damji, a volunteer with the Aga Khan Council for Canada. The Aga Khan, the community’s 49th hereditary imam, is also a wealthy philanthropist who, along with members of the faith, bankrolled the new complex.

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No more charges coming in case of Lac-Megantic rail disaster: Crown LAC-MEGANTIC, Que. — The Crown is ruling out further charges in the Lac-Megantic train disaster, a statement that appears to leave U.S. rail executive Ed Burkhardt off the hook. Asked particularly about Burkhardt, a spokesman for the Quebec prosecutor’s office stated that no other charges will be laid against anyone.

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9-11 anniversary marked BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Americans marked the 13th anniversary Thursday of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks with a New York ceremony held in amid new surroundings. For the first time, the long-awaited National September 11 Museum — which includes gut-wrenching artifacts and graphic photos of the attacks — is open on the attacks’ anniversary. Fences around the memorial plaza have come down, integrating the sacred site more fully with the streets of lower Manhattan, while completely opening it up to the public and camera-wielding tourists. There ceremony, begun just before 9 a.m. (1300 GMT) was familiar. A solemn reading of the names. Moments of silence to mark the precise times of tragedy. Stifled sobs of those still mourning. Much has changed though since 2001. New York has a new mayor is in office, Bill de Blasio, one far less linked to the attacks and their aftermath than his immediate predecessors. And finally, a nearly completed One World Trade Center has risen 1,776 feet (541 metres)— the year of American independence — above ground zero and will be filled with office workers by this date in 2015, another sign that a page in the city’s history may be turning. On Thursday, New Yorkers went about their morning routines along sidewalks that were once cordoned off. Inside the plaza, families milled quietly before reading the names of the deceased, pausing the sad roll call only four times: to mark the times when the first plane struck the World Trade Center, when the second plane struck, when the first tower fell and when the second tower fell. The memorial plaza will be closed to the public for most of the day and available only to family members. It will reopen at 6 p.m., at which point thousands of New Yorkers are expected to mark the anniversary at the twin reflecting pools where the towers once stood. For some who lost loved ones in the attacks, the increasing feel of a return to normalcy in the area threatens to obscure the tragedy that took place there and interfere with their grief. “Instead of a quiet place of reflection, it’s where kids are running around,” said Nancy Nee, whose firefighter brother, George Cain, was killed in the attacks. “Some people forget this is a cemetery. I would never go to the Holocaust museum and take a selfie.” But for others, the changes are an important part of the healing process. “When I first saw (One World Trade Center), it really made my heart sing,” said Debra Burlingame, whose brother Charles Burlingame was piloting the plane before it crashed into the Pentagon. “It does every time I see it because it’s so symbolic of what the country went through.” “I want to see it bustling,” she said. “I want to see more housing down there; I want to see it alive and

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In this photo taken with a slow shutter speed, some 3,000 flags representing each life lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks stand on display to commemorate the 13 anniversary of the attacks as pedestrians pass by at Georgia Tech University, Thursday in Atlanta. bursting with businesses.” In May, when the long-awaited museum opened in a ceremony attended by President Barack Obama, the fences that had surrounded the plaza for years disappeared, as did the need for visitors to obtain a timed ticket. Now, thousands of people freely visit every day, from cellphone-toting travellers to workers on a lunch break, and those crowds will only swell further this year when One World Trade Center finally opens. “The memorial and museum is extremely important to those impacted on 9-11,” said Mary Fetchet, whose son died in the attacks. “And surrounding that memorial, lower Manhattan has been revitalized.” The first ceremony at the site was held six months after the Twin Towers fell and was organized by then-Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his aides. Bloomberg, who took office just three months after the attacks, remained in charge, acting as the master

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According to its investigation, based on field research and interviews with witnesses, the New York-based group said no military targets were apparent in the area of the schools and that some of the attacks were indiscriminate. “The Israeli military carried out attacks on or near three well-marked schools where it knew hundreds of people were taking shelter, killing and wounding scores of civilians,” Fred Abrahams, special adviser at Human Rights Watch, said in a statement. “Israel has offered no convincing explanation for these attacks on schools where people had gone for protection and the resulting carnage.” Israel argues that the heavy civilian death toll during the 50-day summer war was Hamas’ fault, ac-

PRETORIA, South Africa — The judge in Oscar Pistorius’ trial ruled out a murder conviction for the double-amputee Olympian Thursday in the shooting death of his girlfriend but said he was negligent, raising the possibility he’ll be convicted of culpable homicide. The verdict in the case that has riveted much of South Africa and the world is expected on Friday when Judge Thokozile Masipa reconvenes the judgment phase, climaxing the trial that began in March. If Pistorius is acquitted of murder, he could still be sent to jail for a maximum of 15 years if convicted of culpable homicide, which is the killing of someone through reckless or negligent behaviour, although five years in prison is a guideline when a firearm is used. The red-robed Masipa, sitting in the dais and looking down at Pistorius and the packed courtroom, said she felt Pistorius acted negligently when he fired four times through a toilet door in his home in the pre-dawn hours of Valentine’s Day last year. In a moment of high-drama, Masipa then stopped reading out her verdict in the six-monthlong trial and adjourned until Friday. Because there is no trial by jury in South AfDISHWASHER rica, Masipa is expected to explain exactly why she and her two legal aides came to the decision they have before the judge is• ENERGY STAR® qualified sues the verdict. • Fully integrated controls “I am of the view that • Stainless steel interior the accused acted too hastily and with excessive force,” Masipa said of Pistorius’ actions on the fatal LIMITED QUANTITY night.

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BEIRUT — Al-Qaidalinked Syrian militants on Thursday released all 45 Fijian peacekeepers they had held captive for two weeks, bringing an end to a crisis that ensnared the UN monitoring force in the chaos of Syria’s civil war. Fighters from the Nusra Front captured the Fijian troops late last month in the Syrian-controlled side of the Golan Heights, where a 1,200-strong UN force patrols the disputed buffer zone between Syria and Israel. The area along the frontier has since been engulfed in heavy clashes between the militants and the Syrian military. All 45 peacekeepers “are in good condition” and were being taken for a quick medical assessment, a UN statement said. The Fijians were taken hostage the same day that nearly 80 Filipino peacekeepers were trapped by Syrian opposition fighters. The Filipino peacekeepers later escaped. The hostage crisis raised questions about the future of the decadesold UN Golan mission, as participating nations threatened to pull their troops out because of Syria’s escalating violence. The Fijian troops were captured Aug. 28, a day after militants seized control of the Syrian side of the Quneitra crossing from President Bashar Assad’s troops.

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DIY science: researchers look to recreational sailors for ocean data VANCOUVER — With cutbacks in research dollars around the world, a group of international biologists believes it’s time for some DIY science. The team is developing simple observations and tests that recreational sailors and boaters can undertake on the high seas in the name of knowledge. “The amount of funding that is allocated by various international governments is always somewhat inadequate, given what oceanographers would like to do,” said Jay Cullen, of the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria. “So when we look at the number of private vessels ... that do transverse some of these less accessible and less sampled areas of the ocean, we see an opportunity,” he said Tuesday.

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This image provided by NASA shows the ozone layer over the years: Sept. 17, 1979, top left; Oct. 7, 1989, top right; Oct. 9, 2006, lower left, and Oct. 1, 2010, lower right. The fragile ozone layer is finally starting to rebound, says a UN panel. Scientists say this is rare environmental good news, demonstrating that when the world comes together it can stop a brewing crisis.

The ocean covers 70 per cent of the planet, and many scientists believe only a fraction of the marine life forms that call it home have been discovered. Research expeditions are prohibitively expensive, Cullen said, and the ocean far too vast for scientists to cover. But there are recreational sailors in “ships of opportunity” all over the world. “I think that sailors in particular have knowledge and experience and a vested interest in the health of the ocean,” Cullen said. “My previous experiences with citizen science is that people are very happy and enthusiastic to volunteer.” Cullen was one of a group of scientists involved in a pilot study last year that gathered simple data during a sailboat voyage from Cape Town, South Africa, to Phuket, Thailand. He developed a simple test for trace metals in the sea water along the route. “It involved taking samples off the moving ship with a pole with a bottle on the end and then processing the samples cleanly in a clean-air enclosure in, well, in the galley,” he said.

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WASHINGTON — Earth’s protective ozone layer is beginning to recover, largely because of the phase-out since the 1980s of certain chemicals used in refrigerants and aerosol cans, a U.N. scientific panel reported Wednesday in a rare piece of good news about the health of the planet. Scientists said the development demonstrates that when the world comes together, it can counteract a brewing ecological crisis. For the first time in 35 years, scientists were able to confirm a statistically significant and sustained increase in stratospheric ozone, which shields the planet from solar radiation that causes skin cancer, crop damage and other problems. From 2000 to 2013, ozone levels climbed 4 per cent in the key midnorthern latitudes at about 30 miles up, said NASA scientist Paul A. Newman. He co-chaired the every-four-years ozone assessment by 300 scientists, released at the United Nations. “It’s a victory for diplomacy and for science and for the fact that we were able to work together,” said chemist Mario Molina. In 1974, Molina and F. Sherwood Rowland wrote a scientific study forecasting the ozone depletion problem. They won the 1995 Nobel Prize in chemistry for their work. The ozone layer had been thinning since the late 1970s. Man-made chlorofluorocarbons, called CFCs, released chlorine and bromine, which destroyed ozone molecules high in the air. After scientists raised the alarm, countries around the world agreed to a treaty in 1987 that phased out CFCs. Levels of those chemicals between 30

and 50 miles up are decreasing. The United Nations calculated in an earlier report that without the pact, by 2030 there would have been an extra 2 million skin cancer cases a year around the world. Paradoxically, heat-trapping greenhouse gases — considered the major cause of global warming — are also helping to rebuild the ozone layer, Newman said. The report said rising levels of carbon dioxide and other gases cool the upper stratosphere, and the cooler air increases the amount of ozone. And in another worrisome trend, the chemicals that replaced CFCs contribute to global warming and are on the rise, said MIT atmospheric scientist Susan Solomon. At the moment, they don’t make much of a dent, but they are expected to increase dramatically by 2050 and make “a big contribution” to global warming. The ozone layer is still far from healed. The long-lasting, ozone-eating chemicals still lingering in the atmosphere create a yearly fall ozone hole above the extreme Southern Hemisphere, and the hole hasn’t closed up. Also, the ozone layer is still about 6 per cent thinner than in 1980, by Newman’s calculations. Ozone levels are “on the upswing, but it’s not there yet,” he said. Achim Steiner, executive director of the U.N. Environment Program, said there are encouraging signs that the ozone layer “is on track to recovery by the middle of this century.” Steiner called the effort to get rid of ozone-destroying substances “one of the great success stories of international collective action in addressing a global environmental change phenom-

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Dreeshan wants transatlantic business MP ENCOURAGES TRADE BETWEEN CENTRAL ALBERTA AND UNITED KINGDOM BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Canada and the European Union have yet to formally sign the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), but Red Deer MP Earl Dreeshen is encouraging exporters to start reaching out across the Atlantic. Dreeshen was in the United Kingdom last week as part of a trade mission led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. In addition to a half-dozen other MPs, and International Trade Minister Ed Fast, the delegation also included about 35 representatives of various business entities — from ag producers and commodity associations to trade organizations. After flying to London on Sept. 2, Dreeshen and his counterparts spoke with U.K. distributors who

are familiar with European trade practices. They provided insight into what consumers there want and how they want it — such as the size of the containers that products come in. “They shop differently in Europe than we do here,” said Dreeshen. “Every day, people sort of go and pick up what they need.” European consumers’ tastes also differ, so a Canadian exporter can’t assume that a product that’s popular in this country will appeal to buyers there. Canadian businesses that want to tap into the emerging trade opportunities in Europe should be proactive, said Dreeshen. That includes researching the market and building relationships. “I think it’s important for them to start letting (the Europeans) know what kind of products they have, letting them know that what we produce will fit in well with the needs of their consumers. And then,

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I think, it’s important for them to start making contacts with those kinds of organizations and business interests that would fit well with them.” Dreeshen said Europeans are enthused about CETA and the prospects of more liberalized trade with Canada. “They see it as something that’s important to the future.” Dreeshen said he participated in the trade mission because he’s on the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food. It was a great opportunity, he said, although the Sept. 2 to 5 trip did conflict with last week’s announcement that Red Deer had been chosen to host the 2019 Canada Winter Games. “I was on the phone waiting,” he said. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

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BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Those who recall Canada’s centennial celebrations might be surprised to learn about a big tourism event looming on the horizon: the 150th anniversary of confederation. This was one of the opportunities discussed at the recent Canadian Council of Tourism Ministers meetings, which took place this week in Charlottetown. In addition to federal, provincial and territorial tourism and culture ministers, and representatives of the Canadian Tourism Commission and the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, Wild Rose MP Blake Richards was on hand as chair of the parliamentary tourism caucus. He said the gathering generated good discussion about the tourism opportunities related to Canada’s milestone year. “We’re well into the planning stages for the 150th anniversary in 2017.” Participants also talked about aboriginal tourism, and how many visitors are interested in the history and culture of Canada’s First Nations peoples. “We had a very good presentation by the Aboriginal Tourism Marketing Circle, which is a national association that works specifically on promoting aboriginal tourism,” said Richards. “It’s certainly a good opportunity for growth, no question.” Another promising aspect of Canada’s tourism industry are American visitors. Richards noted how this component of the sector is growing, as the U.S. economy strengthens. He added that 2013 was a good year for tourism in Canada, with growth of about three per cent. “If we continue to grow at that kind of pace then certainly we’ll have a very strong industry.” Richards said some tourism operators in his constituency and elsewhere in the country have suggested that 2014 has been their best year ever. “I’m hopeful and optimistic that we’ll see the rate of growth for this year be even higher.” And with Canada hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the Pan Am Games in 2015, the tourism sector could continue to prosper. Richards, who has chaired the parliamentary tourism caucus for about three years, said the industry is probably underappreciated by many. It generates about $84 billion in revenue and employs 618,000 people, he pointed out. “That’s a very significant industry, and it’s one that has impacts on every part of the country.” hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

BRIEF New housing price index unchanged in July, after 0.2 increase the month before: StatsCan OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says its new housing price index for July remained unchanged from June after a 0.2 per cent increase the month before. The agency says higher monthly prices in eight metropolitan areas offset lower prices in seven areas. It says the St. Catharines—Niagara and London areas posted the largest monthly price gains. Prices were also up in Hamilton, Kitchener—Cambridge— Waterloo and Calgary. Statistics Canada says prices for new homes were down in Ottawa—Gatineau, Vancouver, the combined metropolitan region of Toronto and Oshawa, Charlottetown, Halifax, Saskatoon and the combined region of Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton. Prices were unchanged in six of the 21 metropolitan areas surveyed. The index for July was up 1.4 per cent compared with a year ago, the smallest annual increase since December 2013.

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Work has begun on a five-storey assisted living facility being developed by Points West Living Red Deer Inc. at 6791 65th Ave. The 134-suite building will include apartment-style independent living units, as well as areas for dementia care. Work on the project, which is projected to cost close to $30 million, is expected to wrap up in 2016.

EI cuts for small businesses aimed at stimulating hiring BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Ottawa moved to cut employment insurance premiums for small businesses Thursday, touting it as an effort that will save employers more than $550 million over the next two years and help stimulate hiring. But critics say if the federal government really wanted to see employment pick up in Canada, it should have made job creation a requirement of the tax credit. “They could try to tie it to employment in some way, if that’s what they wanted to do, rather than it being a tax giveaway,” said Angella MacEwen, a senior economist with the Canadian Labour Congress. Finance Minister Joe Oliver said the job credit will see EI premiums reduced to $1.60 for every $100 earned for 2015 and 2016, down from the current rate of $1.88. The credit, which is expected to reduce EI payroll taxes by nearly 15 per cent, will leave employers with more money to spur hiring and increase salaries, he said. The tax credit will not have any effect on EI premiums paid by workers. “We believe this will be very helpful on a macro basis,” Oliver said during the announcement at a family-run flooring company in west Toronto. “When you reduce payment by half a billion dollars, you’ll have an impact. That’s what we’re looking for. We believe it will encourage growth and employment opportunities.” To be eligible, a business must pay equal to or less than $15,000 in employment insurance premiums next year and in 2016. The credit would amount to about $2,200 in savings each year for a company that, for example, employs 14 workers, each earning $40,000 a year, and pays $14,740 in EI premiums in 2014. A small business with three employees, each earning $25,000, would save about $295 a year from this year’s EI premium bill of $1,975. MacEwen doubts a maximum savings of about $2,200 is enough for employers to consider boosting hiring or raising salaries. “I’m sure anyone would be happy to have an extra $200, or $2,000, in their pocket. These businesses will put the money to good use; find other ways that are better to use it like upgrade equipment or put a sign up... or buy a laptop maybe,” she said from Ottawa. “We don’t expect this will have any impact on any employment.” Instead, MacEwen suggested that Ottawa should have used the money from the tax credit to provide more skills training to unemployed workers.

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Jerry Dias, president of Unifor, the country’s largest private-sector union, said it’s “ridiculous” to think that this credit will spur job growth. “It’s naive at best to believe that this will stimulate one job,” he said from Vancouver. “What type of job can you create with $2,000 in savings? You’re going to pay people $40 a week for a year? That’s unbelievable.” But Craig Wright, the chief economist at Royal Bank (TSX:RBC), said although the impact may be minimal, it may be enough to push some employers to considering hiring. “In terms of impact on the economy and the job market, it is a positive, just a not very large positive I would think,” he said. “It lowers the cost of employment, it helps at the margins. Decisions are often made at the margins. I think the overall scale of the impact is fairly modest but these were modest changes.” Wright added that hiring can depend on a variety of other factors, too. “The bigger issue is how the economy performs. If firms are looking at hiring more people, it’s a bit of a relief in the cost of hiring,” he said. “It’s particularly good if demand is there. Firms won’t be doing hiring just because they save a bit on EI contributions, they’ll hire if the economy is strong enough and demand picks up.” Oliver dismissed the suggestion that this credit is an indication that the federal government is worried about sluggish job growth. “It’s not a sign of worry,” he said. “It’s a sign of confidence that we’re continuing on the right path.” He also used the opportunity to reiterate the Conservatives’ promise that, after 2017, the EI premium will be set every year and calibrated so the fund will have a seven-year break-even rate. Despite Oliver’s optimism, there are signs that the Canadian job market is not faring as well as anticipated. Last week, Statistics Canada reported that the economy shed 11,000 jobs in August, most of them part-time positions. The figure was far below economist expectations for the creation of 10,000 jobs last month. Dan Kelly, president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, said any help for small business owners is welcome. “We think it’s well timed. The economy is good, more members are looking to expand than shrink but we’re not knocking the lights out from an economic perspective,” he said. “We really want to make sure that Canadian employers can create as many jobs as possible and invest in their employees as much as they can as well.”

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MARKETS COMPANIES OF LOCAL INTEREST Thursday’s stock prices supplied by RBC Dominion Securities of Red Deer. For information call 341-8883.

General Motors Co. . . . . 33.61 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 20.23 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.29 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 53.53 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 75.57 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 11.63 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 60.00

Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 100.54 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 46.32 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.53 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . 11.91 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.69 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.70 Cdn. National Railway . . 80.20

Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 227.93 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 40.06 Capital Power Corp . . . . 27.97 Cervus Equipment Corp 19.74 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 52.88 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 55.88 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 32.60 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.34

Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 114.32 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.25 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 14.95 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 55.25 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 20.19 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.53 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 88.11 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.10 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 30.86

MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — Positive corporate earnings and dealmaking in the tech sector helped send the Toronto stock market higher on Thursday. The S&P/TSX composite index was ahead 62.43 points to 15,534.32. The tech sector was a major driver, up 1.55 per cent with BlackBerry (TSX:BB) ahead 68 cents or 6.06 per cent to $11.75 after the smartphone company said that it had acquired Movirtu, which has developed a system that allows multiple numbers to be active on a single smartphone. Financial terms weren’t disclosed. The Canadian dollar tumbled 0.93 of a cent to a five-month low of 90.52 cents US as weaker than expected Chinese inflation data raised more concerns about a slowing of the world’s secondbiggest economy and pressured commodity-based currencies such as the loonie.

U.S. markets were mixed with the Dow Jones industrials down 19.71 points to 17,049 while the Nasdaq gained 5.29 points to 4,591.81 and the S&P 500 index edged up 1.76 points to 1,997.45. Meanwhile, quarterly net earnings from Empire Co. (TSX:EMP.A), parent of grocer Sobeys, were $123.1 million or $1.33 per share, up from $65 million or 95 cents a share a year earlier, before its acquisition of Safeway Canada. Adjusted net earnings were $131.7 million or $1.43 per share, well ahead of analyst expectations of $1.35 per share and its shares gained $1.14 to $75.56. Lululemon (Nasdaq:LULU) reported a lower second-quarter profit of $48.7 million or 33 cents per share, compared with $56.4 million, or 39 cents per share a year ago. Revenue for the quarter was up 13 per cent to $390.7 million. Its stock jumped 14 per cent to

US$43.73 in New York as the Vancouver-based company also raised its full-year adjusted earnings guidance after having lowered it in June. “It does fit a trend that we’re seeing, a very nice rebound in earnings among Canadian companies,” said Stephen Lingard, managing director, Franklin Templeton Solutions. “It fits the theme that many in Canada, including analysts, were too negative on the market and really this is behind why Canada is the second-best performer in developed markets so far this year,” Lingard said. The TSX had been held back by energy stocks as a report forecast lower global demand for crude. The International Energy Agency said that it expected global oil demand to grow by 900,000 barrels a day in 2014, a decrease of 65,000 barrels a day compared with last month’s forecast and down by 300,000 barrels a day since July.

Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 18.63 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 20.72 First Quantum Minerals . 23.82 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 28.06 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . 11.06 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 4.14 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.95 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 37.20 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.91 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 23.55 Energy Arc Resources . . . . . . . . 30.20 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 28.90 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 67.70 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.58 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 62.72 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 45.33 The IEA blames economic weakness in Europe and China. But the group ended the session ahead 0.16 per cent as the October crude contract in New York erased early gains to rise $1.16 to US$92.83 a barrel after closing at an eight month low Wednesday. The battered base metals sector, down over four per cent in the last month, was up 0.5 per cent even as weak inflation data from China pushed December copper down two cents to US$3.09 a pound. The gold sector was ahead about 1.1 per cent as December gold faded $5.40 to US$1,239.90 an ounce. MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at the close of Thursday at world financial market trading. Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 15,534.32, up 62.43 points Dow — 17,049.00, down 19.71 points

Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 21.55 Canyon Services Group. 14.96 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 33.38 CWC Well Services . . . 0.9700 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 24.67 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.68 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 97.03 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 67.07 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.23 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 32.19 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 55.96 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 6.50 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 7.92 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.075 Precision Drilling Corp . . 12.75 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 43.29 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 10.84 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 14.62 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 9.02 S&P 500 — 1,997.45, up 1.76 points Nasdaq — 4,591.81, up 5.29 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 90.52 cents US, down 0.93 of a cent Pound — C$1.7917, up 1.89 cents Euro — C$1.4270, up 1.48 cents Euro — US$1.2914, up 0.04 of a cent Oil futures: US$92.83 per barrel, up $1.16 (October contract) Gold futures: US$1,239.00 per oz., down $6.30 (December contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $21.23 oz., down 42.6 cents $682.54 kg., down $13.70

Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 67.56 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 84.45 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 72.76 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106.90 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 40.07 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.24 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 32.52 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 52.63 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 72.15 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 22.00 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 53.07 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.79 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 81.86 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 41.32 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57.59 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — Prices were mixed in mid-morning trading at ICE Futures Canada on Thursday: Canola: Nov. ’14 $1.40 lower $413.30; Jan ’15 $0.20 lower $419.00; March ’15 $0.20 higher $424.40; May ’15 $0.50 higher $428.30; July ’15 $0.90 higher $432.00; Nov ’15 $2.20 higher $427.00; Jan. ’16 unchanged $430.30; March ’16 unchanged $434.10; May ’16 unchanged $434.10; July ’16 unchanged $434.10; Nov. ’16 unchanged $434.10. Barley (Western): Oct. ’14 unchanged $124.00; Dec. ’14 unchanged $126.00; March ’15 unchanged $127.00; May ’15 unchanged $127.00; July ’15 unchanged $127.00; Oct ’15 unchanged $127.00; Dec ’15 unchanged $127.00; March ’16 unchanged $127.00; May ’16 unchanged $127.00; July ’16 unchanged $127.00; Oct. ’16 unchanged $127.00.

Dollarama to stick to winning formula BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

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A Sobeys grocery store is seen in Halifax on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014. Empire Co. Ltd., parent company of the supermarket chain, reported a big increase in first-quarter net profit and a more than 35% increase in revenue as a result of its acquisition of Canada Safeway.

Healthier foods helping Sobeys boost bottom line BY THE CANADIAN PRESS The chief executive of Empire Co. Ltd. says he’s counting on Canadians’ desire to buy healthier foods to help keep profits rolling in for the firm’s Sobeys Inc. supermarket chain. Marc Poulin said healthier and easy-to-prepare food products introduced into the supermarket chain over the past year are part of the reason for the recent profit jump at the stores. Canadians are changing their outlook on food, Poulin said Thursday. “They truly understand with the obesity problem we have ... they clearly understand there is something broken in the relationship Canadians have with food,” he said in an interview after the company’s annual shareholders meeting. “They have decided we are going to be the ones helping them in a transition.” Poulin, who became Empire’s CEO as well as chief executive of Sobeys in January, said some examples of new programs in stores include a greater variety of breads, pre-marinated meats, and meals that replace home cooking. He declined to quantify how much the specific programs are adding to revenues. However, results released on Wednesday say same-store sales, at locations open at least a year, were up 1.3 per cent despite a market that has become fiercely competitive. Poulin’s comments came the day after the Nova Scotia-based firm, which has one of Canada’s largest grocery chains, announced a net profit of $123.1 million or $1.33 for quarter from May 4 to Aug. 2 this year. Empire’s adjusted net earnings, which are more closely watched by analysts, were $131.7 million or $1.43 per share, well ahead of the average of estimate of $1.35 per share.

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Revenue in the three months to Aug. 2 rose to $6.22 billion, up from just under $4.6 billion in the prior-year period — in line with estimates — mostly because of additional Safeway Canada stores in a $5.8 billion transaction that closed in November. The profit for the latest quarter was a turn-around from the fourth-quarter ended May 3, when net income dropped to $800,000, or a penny per diluted share, as the company recognized at $169.8 million accounting charge for administrative and sales costs from its restructuring plan. Poulin says the closure of 50 less successful supermarkets, announced in June, played only a marginal role in the results. He said only about half of the announced closures have taken place. He also described the impact of store closures on the bottom line as “immaterial” so far. The company has said it will continue to focus on integrating the Canada Safeway business and will continue to look for ways to cut costs. “We expect this program (the closures) to take up to a year,” Poulin said. He declined to indicate what the closures will mean to the bottom line or to provide figures on the total layoffs that will result. In a later conference call with analysts, Poulin said that the grocery business remains intensely competitive but it’s been somewhat more stable than in the 2014 fourth quarter ended May 3. “Unfortunately, in such an environment, it’s a week to week battle and the weeks are unevenly distributed betwee very competitive to somewhat competitive,” Poulin said. He said that Sobeys continued to be price-competitive to ensure it keeps its market share. Sobeys has been able to pass through some of the increases in wholesale grocery costs to consumers, although with a lag.

MONTREAL — Discount retailer Dollarama says it plans to stick with its winning formula as its expands to 1,200 stores over the coming years by not offering more lower margin grocery or pharmaceutical items. “For me the future is the present. I’m very happy with our offering today,” CEO Larry Rossy said Thursday during a conference call to discuss its secondquarter results. Dollarama (TSX:DOL) announced a two-for-one stock split as it reported its profit increased 15.3 per cent from a year ago to $68.8 million on a 12 per cent boost in sales. The Montreal-based company said it earned $1.03 per share, compared with $59.7 million, or 82 cents per share, in the same quarter last year. Sales increased to $572.6 million, versus $511.3 million year-over-year. Same-store sales — a key retail measure that reflects sales at stores that have been open for at least a year — were up 4.2 per cent year-over-year. That’s on top of a 6.2 per cent increase in same-store sales last year. The sales growth included a 3.1 per

cent increase in average transaction size and a 1.1 per cent increase in the number of transactions. Nearly twothirds of sales came from products priced higher than $1, up from 61.7 per cent a year ago. The use of debit cards increased 2.1 percentage points to 42.7 per cent. The retailer sells a small assortment of over-the-counter drugs like pain killers, clothes and non-perishable food, but has no intention of following its American dollar store rivals by expanding these categories, especially food. “I think that the offering that we have today and the categories that we have are exactly what the customers expect and we don’t want to transition our store into a grocery store — absolutely not because we like the margins we’re making and we’re not favourable to the margins of the grocery industry.” About half of Dollarama’s products are general merchandise, 13 to 14 per cent seasonal products and about 36 per cent consumables. Dollarama said the stock split will be done through a share dividend. The company said it will pay a dividend of one share per outstanding share on Nov. 17 to shareholders of record at the close of business on Nov. 10.

PIKE WHEATON RENOVATIONS

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Work continues at the Pike Wheaton Chevrolet dealership at 3110 Gaetz Ave. The building is undergoing exterior facade renovations, including new signage, to incorporate General Motors’ new image.

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Sept. 12 1992— Dr. Mae Carol Jemison becomes the first African-American woman in space, aboard the space shuttle Endeavour. Also on board is Mamoru Mohri, the first Japanese person to fly into space. 1972 — Ottawa helps establish Heritage Canada as a national trust, to preserve historic buildings, scenic landscapes and natural areas.

1957 — Canada and the U.S. form North American Air Defence Command — NORAD — to co-ordinate air defence of the continent. 1919 — Parliament ratifies Canada’s signing of the Treaty of Versailles, officially ending the First World War. 1918 — Canada’s federal government sets up the Department of Public Instruction to give the public war information. 1846 — John Franklin finds his ships Erebus and Terror are locked into the ice. His crew fails to enter the NorthWest Passage because of an error on his chart.

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A touching story involving Civil war novel offers shameful part of our past little intrigue – or even excitement Forgiveness: A Gift From My Grandparents By Mark Sakamoto $29.95 HarperCollins

and perhaps one friend were the only Japanese students. She took her responsibilities seriously and ultimately became a fine dressmaker. Here is a touching story inOn Dec. 7, 1941, the Japavolving a shameful part of Can- nese bombed Pearl Harbour ada’s past. and Hong Kong fell. Ralph McLean was a young Ralph and his friend Deighman on Grindstone, ton, perhaps lucky Magdalen Islands, to be alive, became in 1940, when he and prisoners of war. his boyhood friend And the JapaDeighton Aiken nese on the B.C. signed up as riflecoast, whether men in the Royal born in Canada or Rifles of Canada, 1st immigrant, were Battalion. They were deprived of their sent to Hong Kong property and exwhere, after a few iled to the interior. short weeks of the Some were sent to easy life, their comAlberta to work the pany was attacked fields. PEGGY by thousands of The government FREEMAN hardened Japanese of Prime Minister troops. Many CanaWilliam Lyon Mackdians died, many enzie King moved to were taken prisoner. deport 10,000 JapaIn 1920, a Japanese girl was nese people to Japan, though born. Her name Mitsue Oskei some, like Mitsue, had never meant “Shining Branch.” The been there. name was given to denote her So far, this story is well place in the family; her parents known. Joy Kogawa, in her and those who came before her book Obasan, told of her famiwere the roots and trunk of the ly’s deportation to the interior. family tree. Here is the story of Mitsue She was born in Eburne, and her husband and family, B.C. She was a Canadian. sent to the sugar beet fields of Mitsue was a hard worker Alberta. Their home is a graand a good student. It was not nary, uninsulated and sparse; easy to attend school where she the work is backbreaking.

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Their treatment was inhumane and no agency at any level was concerned. During these years, a son and a daughter are born to them. Eventually, the war ends, injustice is recognized and fought, peacetime comes and young people marry. In 1950, the first baby of Japanese descent was born in Medicine Hat. That baby, the father of the author of this book, was Stanley Gene Sakamoto. Eventually Stan would marry the daughter of Ralph McLean. In 1968, Mitsue and Hideo, her husband, had their friend, Ralph McLean to dinner. They offered a prayer, they laughed. “Breaking down is the easy part. Anyone, at any time, can break down. The act of coming together again is what makes a hero. Moving on, with an open heart, seems, at times impossible. It’s not.” For me this memoir could have stopped at this point. The author picks up his own life, the breakdown of his own family and his mother’s slide into alcoholism and abuse. As Mark becomes an adult, he finds he must also learn how to accept and forgive both his mother and himself. Peggy Freeman is a local freelance books reviewer.

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They may look tough and talk tough, but even rappers can get their feelings hurt. Tech N9ne was so stung by a music journalist’s criticism of his verse that he retaliated by writing Fragile. He and rappers Kendrick Lamar and ¡Mayday! appear in the song’s video to voice their disdain for people dissing their music. “I spoke for a lot of people ... who feel sensitive about (their) work,” said Tech N9ne in a recent interview. Guess what? Fragile, with its lovely melody and music video about a kid getting bullied by his peers, was a critical success (take that, you mean music journalists). Tech N9ne, also known as Aaron Dontez Yates, also felt it important to touch on the kind of bullying a lot of youths go through, acknowledging that most teenagers are even more vulnerable than adult rap stars. “One of my friends was picked on at school and bullied ... and it’s a big thing, he can feel it to this day,” said the 42-year-old artist, who performs on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at Red Deer’s Memorial Centre. Those who like Fragile, with its timely social commentary, won’t necessarily get the rapper’s other hit, featuring T-Pain, from his 2013 acclaimed Something Else album. It’s called B.I.T.C.H. and stands for “Breaking Into Coloured Houses.” The angry lyrics liberally feature the Nword, invite listeners to perform fellatio on the rapper, and contain the memorable line “fellas better put a chastity belt on your spouses.” Tech N9ne said the song was actually a

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Fratters to host jazz concert series BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deer is back on the map as a concert stop for touring jazz musicians. Tired of the absence of regular jazz and blues shows in Red Deer, local musicians Claude Godin and Curtis Phagoo have started the Barrelhouse Productions Jazz concert series at Fratters Speakeasy. Starting on Oct. 2, the first Thursday evening of each month at Fratters will be devoted to jazz, with a lineup that so far includes performers such as Mike Murley and the A/B Trio, the Chris Andrew Quartet and the Don Berner Sextet. (Other jazz nights will also be held periodically at the venue outside the series, such when the “bluesy, groovy, funky” Edmonton band The Whisper Kings plays on Oct. 3 and 4. The group featuring Godin on saxophone.) Godin believes professional jazz artists will be excited to discover Red Deer has such a “beautiful” and acoustically appealing club as Fratters. “We’re very excited about this, Curtis and I,” he said. Since Calgary lost The Beatnik, Alberta’s only well-known jazz venue is Edmonton’s Yardbird Suite. And Godin hopes to draw some of the national and international blues artists who play there down to Red Deer for another concert. While jazz music can be heard weekly in the city at the One Eleven Grill, Godin noted the restaurant is not an actual concert venue. Touring jazz musicians stopped in Red Deer more regularly when The Matchbox was open. But even that now-closed concert hall didn’t allow drinks inside the theatre, added Godin, who believes the club-like ambiance of Fratters will be preferred by jazz lovers. “We’ve been wanting to do this for a while, bring more jazz and blues artists to the city ... and we’re determined to make this a success.” So far, public interest in the series appears to be high, with half the 130 available tickets already sold out for the Jim Brenan Quartet concert on Oct. 2. Other series acts to look for are: ● Nov. 6 — The Don Berner Sextet of Calgary ● Dec. 4 — Mike Murley & The A/B Trio of Toronto ● Jan. 8 — Local semi-professional jazz group Twisted Lobby ● Feb. 6 — The Jerrold Dubyk Quintet of Edmonton

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Utopia makes for fascinating viewing BY WILLA PASKIN ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES NEW YORK — Whatever utopia is, we can all agree it is not a reality TV show. But this has not stopped Fox from launching Utopia, an ambitious reality series similar in its fundamentals to Big Brother, but framed nonetheless as a grand, well-meaning social experiment. Fifteen strangers — accompanied by the reality TV-requisite strong personalities and/or ability to be summed up in a chyron — descend upon a bucolically situated outdoor compound where they will be isolated for a year, working the land and building — fingers crossed! — the perfect society. Through the first two episodes — the show will air twice weekly on Fox, at 9 p.m. EDT Tuesdays and Fridays, so long as it’s not canceled; utopia can only exist if the ratings permit it — a society in which men are not having violent temper tantrums every 20 minutes, let alone a perfect one, seems completely out of the question. And yet, even as Utopia promises to never, ever live up to its name, its funhouse-mirror reflections of the fault lines — religion, class, politics — in our own larger, obviously imperfect society make for fascinating TV, if only occasionally. Harmonious social interactions never made for good television anyway. In the first episode, the host, Dan Piraro — who has a mustache, round glasses, fedora and vest, ostensibly to lend a quirky, throwback-bartender tone to the proceedings — insists that the series is not a competition or a game. No one, he explains, will be “voted off.” Instead, every month, one contestant will leave and a new one will arrive — which is, in practice, a lot like voting people off. Utopia, like many reality shows, strives to frame its mission in a positive light, distancing itself in a decidedly phony fashion from the on-camera misbehavior its producers so desperately require. Through the first two episodes, five of the eight men assembled have violent physical outbursts. The female cast members avoid the trap of being portrayed as catty and vicious; as a result, they are granted no personalities at all, just a penchant for swimming naked.

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TECH N9NE: Hardscrabble childhood Tech N9ne noted the song Bite Me was inspired by a female who actually wanted him to bite her during sex. He refused. The rapper has also written about his past drug use and other foibles. “People ask me, ‘Why talk about that?’ But I tell them Tech N9ne is the perfect guide for what not to do,’” he added, with a chuckle. “I’ve been 15 years off ecstasy and I’ve survived, but it’s like, don’t try this at home.” His rhymes are sometimes inspired by current events. But Tech N9ne feels more time is needed to get the whole story, and a proper perspective, on a tragedy like the recent shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown by a Missouri policeman. “It hurts me what (Islamic terrorist group) ISIS is doing, and what happened to Mike Brown, and that Robin Williams killed himself,” he said, and perhaps all of these things will end up in one of his angry rap songs — someday. Tech N9ne had the kind of hardscrabble childhood that gives rappers authenticity on the streets. He never met his father and was raised by a mother suffering from epilepsy and

of and work with Winter. Early in the story, Sawyer receives a scholarship to join graduate students on a prestigious semester at sea program. But doing so would force him to leave Winter and the aquarium for three months. A death in the family, of sorts, complicates Sawyer’s decision: Winter’s companion dolphin, Panama, dies of old age, leaving Winter alone and CMA in violation of animal welfare laws that require aquariums to keep dolphins in pairs. Thus emerge the movie’s slim but intertwined plotlines: Will the aquarium rescue another dolphin that can be kept in captivity with Winter, and will Sawyer decide to spend a semester at sea or stay in his comfort zone at CMA? The answers might seem predictable, but surprisingly, the dilemmas provide real — if sentimental — moments of tension and drama leading up to the movie’s satisfying conclusion. Gamble gamely plays Sawyer, the lupus, which left him searching for a higher power and purpose. He recalled dancing to hip hop from an early age, and eventually trying to rap like the artist Slick Rick. “I got really serious after I heard N.W.A. and Public Enemy. They really inspired me to do my own music.” Tech N9ne is now known for delivering fast-rhyming chopper rap and for co-founding the Strange Music record label in 1999. He’s sold more than two million albums, had his music featured in film, TV and video games, and has appeared on shows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live. The artist is working on another album, to be titled Special Effects. Tech N9ne said he wants fans to know he’s always pushing himself to do better. “We’ve already let people know that we do better than most. This time I’m going to add certain effects that are totally new, and I’ll take it higher.” Tickets for the 7 p.m. show, part of Tech N9ne’s Strangeulation Tour, are $46.95 from the Black Knight Ticket Centre.

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Michael Taylor, who records as Hiss Golden Messenger, near his home in Durham, North Carolina. walls, a white paper lantern, vines of white Christmas lights and an old turntable. He cracks a beer and drops the needle on a Byrds song — Old Blue, one of the first songs that made Taylor wonder whether he should try writing some songs of his own. There’s also a bookshelf crowded with poetry by Czeslaw Milosz, fiction by Cormac McCarthy, autobiographies of Waylon Jennings and Merle Haggard, and the old Sharp cassette player that he used to record Hiss Golden Messenger’s breakout 2010 album, Bad Debt. “I felt like I had struck on this thing,” Taylor says of those early songs. “This was my musical voice that I’d been searching for for so long.” Taylor grew up in Orange Country, riding skateboards in the California sunbeams. He joined a hardcore punk band, Ex-Ignota, while at college in Santa Barbara, then moved to San Francisco to lead the Court and Spark, a folk-rock group that burned brightly, then quickly burned out. Exhausted and discouraged, Taylor relocated to North Carolina in

when Bella, a survivalist in charge of the garden, insists they need to buy a water filter to purify the tap water of fluoride.) When the groceries arrive, with a $6 bag of white rice and a $20 bag of brown, Red and Dave, overwhelmed by what they see as the others’ stupidity, take their money from the safe, order Oreos, hamburgers, and bologna — even though there is no fridge yet — and throw a barbecue for anyone who wants to join, lamenting “rich people” and richpeople food, though there is no clear indication that all of the cast members concerned about vitamins are in fact rich people. (Aaron, orderer of quinoa, says he was briefly homeless before he joined the military.) The show gives this a kind of Grasshopper and the Ant edit: Dave and Red are splurging on unhealthy resources, while the rest of the group suffer through dandelion greens, saving up for winter. And yet, the moralizing of the show aside, it’s fascinating the extent to which quinoa, vegetables, and nutrients seem like a canard to Red and Dave — an example of the foolish decadence of their peers and their own wily street smarts. They insist that they know how to be poor, to go without, and that their dietary preferences reflect that hard-won knowledge. Certainly, it’s an accurate reflection of the relative price of calorierich food in most American supermarkets. And if the cast members who pooh-pooh Dave and Red’s barbecue would eat what their angry cast mates cook, at least all that food and calories wouldn’t go to waste. Potato chips and premade hamburgers might not signify utopia to them, but this is reality TV. Peacefully eating dinner together is about as close as the show is ever likely to get.

When the contestants, who have been selected for maximum conflict — there’s a pastor, a survivalist, a libertarian, a “hard-core atheist,” a polyamorous woman (every reality TV producer’s dream, obviously), a mother-to-be, and an ex-con, among others — wrap up the first night with one case of alcohol poisoning, another of threatening sexual behavior, and two fights, Piraro sadly opines that so far the group is failing miserably at utopia, as if the producers had been hoping for a dull, conflict-free Eden. Still, amid the made-to-order reality-TV tropes and high jinks, there are flashes of meaning — such as when Utopia makes like “Honey Boo Boo” and exposes how food has become a contested front for class conflict. In the second episode, the group successfully gets electricity running to the main house (they celebrate by turning on blow dryers), giving them access to a phone and, thus, groceries. The group has been living on 1,000-calorie-per-day diets, consisting of flour, fish from the lake, eggs from their chickens, and milk from their cows. Their gardens aren’t up and running yet. They have $5,000, which they can add to with their own trade, but which otherwise needs to last the year. The money should be used to supplement their diets, until they can supplement it themselves. The group begins to discuss what kind of supplies they need. Red, a Host H ost of CBC Radio’s self-described redneck handyman with no teeth, “wickedly funny”- Halifax Chronicle Herald and Dave, a volatile and “There’s no debate about it, “T previously incarcerated black man from Steve Patterson is hysterical. Ste St New York, have formed Don’t miss him!” - Rick Mercer Don an unexpected but fast friendship, and the two are basically in agreement about supplies. Saturday, Sept 27 - 7:30 pm This Is Not Debatable! Red wants to live on “ViNational Tour Black Knight Ticket Centre: 403 755 6626 enna sausages, water, and www.blackknightinn.ca Tang.” Dave, talking to a flabbergasted holistic www.stevepatterson.ca www.shantero.com doctor and yogi, says he only wants rice and beans Canadian University College Presents and doesn’t care about nutrients: “I don’t want OCTOBER 5, 2014 to live forever and I don’t One Piano-Four want to be super-healthy.” Red and Dave decide they Hands: want to take their share Fung-Chiu Duo of the money out of the Showtime group pot, buy their own at 7:00 pm OCTOBER 5, 2014 JANUARY 25, 2015 food, and also start their Salsa Baroque! One Piano-Four Hands: own separate state — the Music of Latin America and Fung-Chiu Duo Utopia State of Freedom Spain: Ensemble Caprice Showtime at 7:00 pm — a libertarian-anarchist Showtime at 7:00 pm @ CUC Administration offshoot in which no one @ CUC Administration tells them what to do or OCTOBER 19, 2014 makes them eat radishes. FEBRUARY 8, 2015 Classical & Movie Music: As we listen to Aaron, a Violin-Cello-Piano: Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà personal chef and former Kang-Mercer-Park Trio Showtime at 7:00 pm G.I. who has taken charge Showtime at 7:00 pm @ CUC Administration CUC Administration of the cooking, price @ College Heights Building Auditorium SDA Church groceries on the phone — NOVEMBER 9, 2014 quinoa, radishes, carrots With their unique programOrgan Showcase: Cari MARCH 15, 2015 — Dave starts insisting on ming and captivating stage Astleford & Grace Han presence, The Fung-Chiu From the Big Apple: a different item: “I know Duo has quickly become one Showtime at 7:00 pm Soprano Faith Esham what I need to survive,” of Canada’s premiere piano @ College Heights Showtime at 7:00 pm he tells Aaron. “Ramen.” duos, presenting concerts @ CUC Administration SDA Church Aaron shrugs him off — that challenge the traditional though later, when the boundaries of one piano four supplies show up, there’s hands. The duo has effortless Details at (403) 782-3381 ext 4089 or cauc.ca/music ramen — and Red and rapport, not just with one anAdmission at door: $25 Adults/$15 Seniors/$10 Dave become more and other, but with their enthralled Youth & Students (with valid student ID) audiences! more incensed, eventuFree for PAA/CUC students/staff/faculty & immediate family www.fungchiuduo.com ally smashing canned food Janelle Fung and with their feet. (To be fair, Philip Chiu Red originally loses it

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The bands of the Red Deer Community Band Society invite instrumentalists who play woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments to participate in performance ensembles at a variety of levels. The emphasis is upon making great music in a relaxed, enjoyable, non-threatening atmosphere.

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2007 to get his master’s in folklore at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. “It would be a great way to restart my brain, which had just atrophied from years of weed and drinking and drugs,” Taylor says of the move. “I just partied through my 20s in a really intense way, and I felt like I had nothing to show for it.”

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DURHAM, N.C. — Michael Taylor is ready to talk about God. But first, dinner. So he hops into his Subaru Forester — a vehicle with enough room for child seats and guitar amps — and drives off to a restaurant in downtown Durham. Inside, there are fancy pizzas, bartenders who know his name and his manager, Brad Cook, who’s sipping a tequila gimlet and radiating good vibes. He clamps Taylor in a bear hug and quickly launches a tiny debate over which song Taylor should sing on Letterman in November. “Dude!” Cook says. “Trust me!” Taylor is a trusting dude, a devoted dad and, as Hiss Golden Messenger, an author of still-water folk songs that dive deep into the complications of faith. His superb new album, Lateness of Dancers, is being released Tuesday, his 39th birthday, by Merge Records, the macro-indie label headquartered just a few blocks away from this pizza spot. The songs on it feel both ambiguously sweet and deeply personal, but ultimately confident in their own vagueness. “Mike’s level of thoughtfulness and deliberation is pretty unique,” his labelmate and sometimes-collaborator William Tyler says later over the phone. “His songs aren’t about sexy topics — they’re about being a father and searching for your place in the universe. I think he’s a gospel singer in a lot of ways.” But not in every way. During his new album’s finale, Taylor sings, “Take the good news, carry it away,” refusing to indicate whether that good news should be shared or shredded. Most of Taylor’s music inhabits this highly charged middle space, the chasm between faith and doubt. His strongest melodies simultaneously suggest jubilation and despair, comfort and restlessness. His singing is cool and sharp, somewhere between James Taylor’s serenity and Bob Dylan’s agita. He never sounds stuck in the middle. He sounds as if he’s conquering the middle. “This combination of things that I do — the lyrical content, the rhythmic content,” he says, “it’s this weird alchemy that belongs to me.” Concurrently, his search for God has been every bit as unique. But maybe not as successful.

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Jaws actor from James Bond films Richard Kiel dies at 74 FRESNO, Calif. — Richard Kiel, the actor best known for portraying steel-toothed villain Jaws in a pair of James Bond films, has died. He was 74. Kelley Sanchez, director of communications at Saint Agnes Medical Center, confirmed Wednesday that Kiel was a patient at the hospital and died. Kiel’s agent, Steven Stevens, also confirmed his death. Both declined to provide further details. The 7-foot-2-inch performer famously played the cable-chomping henchman who tussled with Roger Moore’s Bond in 1977’s The Spy Who Loved Me and 1979’s Moonraker. Bond quipped of the silent baddie: “His name’s Jaws. He kills people.” Despite appearing in several other films and TV shows, such as The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and The Longest Yard, he role of Jaws was an iconic one Kiel could never escape. “To this day, I go out in sunglasses and a hat because people will shout ’Hey, Jaws!’ at me from across the street,” he told the Daily Mail earlier this year. “The only way I can explain it is that he’s like the Road Runner, which Coyote keeps trying to blow up, but he keeps going.” Kiel’s other memorable roles included bullying golf spectator Mr. Larson in Happy Gilmore, lethal Dr. Loveless’s assistant Voltaire in The Wild, Wild West and extraterrestrial Kanamit in The Twilight Zone. He also reprised the character of Jaws for several James Bond video games and voiced the thug Vlad in

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TAYLOR: Skeptical By 2009, everything was different. He was a graduate navigating fatherhood, ample student loan debt, unpaid heating bills and unresolved thoughts about higher powers. Having already come up with Hiss Golden Messenger — a name that evoked both biblical serpents and the white noise of cassette tapes — he started singing about all of it into his tape recorder. Then he had a breakthrough. “I hate to attribute it to a guitar tuning,” Taylor says, smothering a laugh. “Here, I’ll show you.” He silences the stereo, grabs his guitar and starts twisting the tuning pegs. B drops to A. G drops to E. This maneuver allows him to form chords that muddle the distinction between minor and major, the keys that signal sadness and sunshine, respectively. “So the weight of the emotion rests solely on the vocal melody and the lyrical content,” Taylor says. He starts strumming Jesus Shot Me in the Head, which first appeared on Bad Debt and again, fleshedout, on his next album, Poor Moon. It’s a startling ballad about the transaction of deliverance, tallying up what gets lost when someone gets saved: “Hey, everybody. Did you hear the news? Jesus shot me in the head. ... No more shooting pool, no getting drunk / I’m going to see the king.” Now seems like a good time to ask Taylor whether he believes in God. And for the next two hours, he’ll talk it out, answering questions slowly and mindfully, as if walking on wet stones. ★ ★ ★ “I was baptized Episcopalian, but my parents had a hard time with church, so I don’t really have that in my background,” Taylor says. “But I’m not saying I don’t believe in God. I’m skeptical. And the people telling me God does exist don’t seem like reputable sources. I see God being used as a tool for violence and mayhem. Whether it’s the North Carolina GOP totally dismantling social services for low-income people and the elderly, or ISIS causing chaos, or Israel and Palestine killing each other over their prophets.” He sets down his guitar. “It never seems like American Christians are ever following the teachings of Jesus as I understand them to be — and they’re not that difficult to understand. I don’t want to be dissuaded from this idea of belief by people who claim to be experts on Jesus Christ. But to me, they seem ignorant. So I’m trying

TORONTO — Electronic dance music star Deadmau5 was moonlighting on the streets of Toronto Wednesday night to help promote a new service being offered by the taxi-alternative company Uber. The controversial company recently launched its uberX service in Toronto, which offers rides that are up to 40 per cent cheaper than traditional cab fare. Drivers who meet Uber’s safety standards and pass a background check can sign up to join the uberX service, with the company taking a cut. Deadmau5 was cruising Toronto for fares as an uberX driver Wednesday, and according to photos posted to Twitter, picked up at least two riders.

Stevie Wonder announces tour, challenges Ferguson mayor on awareness of racial, cultural woes LOS ANGELES — Stevie Wonder said the mayor of Ferguson, Mo., isn’t seeing the full picture a month after an unarmed black 18-year-old was killed by a white police officer. “I don’t know if the mayor has blinders on,” Wonder said. “But to say that he didn’t know that there was a racial or cultural problem in the city is unfortunate.” Wonder said he approved of how President Barack Obama has responded to protests in the city following Michael Brown’s death last month. As the to find this other way to faith. But I’m looking for a back door. All the common entrances seem incorrect.” He pries the cap from a sweaty bottle of beer. “It feels funny to be talking about America writ large, but faith is a big part of American culture and I want to feel like I have some sort of sense of what that is, and what it means, and a sense of the good that can come from that. I want to be a part of that.” Takes a swig. “I want to be involved. I want to have a connection to people outside of my peer group. Because I don’t want to be talking about music with everybody all the time. I want another connection that’s based on love and wisdom — what I think of when I think of the teachings of Jesus.” And then he laughs. “But I’m having a hard time finding that.” Where has he been looking? “I’ve read not a ton of theology, but a fair amount. The Bible to José Saramago to A.N. Wilson’s Jesus. Do I have any legitimate right to be pontificating about this stuff? Probably not. But who does? You don’t need an advanced degree to think about these things. And I don’t think the teachings of Jesus, at their core, are all that complex. My understanding is that he taught love, and kindness, and generosity. And that’s why he’s such a hero to so many people.” Do those ideas shape his songs? “I’m not trying to tell people what to think about this stuff — or even what I think about this stuff. I intentionally construct the lyrics and the narratives in the songs to withhold all of that information.” The quiet suddenly feels a little weird. Taylor cues up a Van Morrison record — 1974’s Veedon Fleece — and turns down the volume a smidge because there are sleeping children upstairs. “I don’t know what I’m going to tell my kids about faith. We’ve already talked a little bit about it with Elijah. I think he asked, ‘What is God?’ — because he heard someone talk about this concept of God. And I don’t have an answer that’s good. I limped through some answer. But I don’t have an answer for him because I don’t have an answer for myself.” He sounds entirely comfortable in this uncertainty. “For me, the resolve is in the journey — going through the days and negotiating my position on faith, over time. It’s not about waking up someday saying, ‘I get it! I believe!’ That doesn’t seem realistic. I’m someone struggling to find his way toward being a productive, good citizen. Maybe that’s my faith. Trying to set aside my pessimism and self-defeat for love.” ★ ★ ★

unrest drew worldwide attention, Ferguson Mayor James Knowles told reporters that there was no “racial divide” there. Wonder spoke after announcing a fall North American tour highlighting his Grammy-winning 1976 double album Songs in the Key of Life.” The concerts will include performances of new songs culled from the 40 to 50 tunes Wonder wrote for an upcoming album, he said. He hopes to begin releasing singles from the album, titled Through the Eyes of Wonder, in February.

Merle Haggard still feels pressure to prove himself NASHVILLE — Even Merle Haggard gets nervous about stepping onto a stage when the audience is filled with songwriters, record label executives and fellow artists. “Well, it’s glorious but it’s also tough because all the pressure is on you,” Haggard said after recently playing two sold-out nights at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. “You’ve got all those people out there that call you a legend and an icon and all that stuff. You kinda gotta prove it.” But judging from the cheering and ovations, Haggard — who helped create the twangy electrified Bakersfield Sound in country music — still knows how to impress a crowd. At 77, he tours the country about two weeks each month and recently bought a new tour bus, a sign that he’s not interested in retirement from the road. His band, the Strangers, now includes his wife, Theresa, and 21-year-old son Ben, as well as band leader Norman Hamlet, who has been with Haggard since the 1960s. “It’s real tempting to let it all go, but it’s taken many years to get to where I am at,” Haggard said. “To divorce myself of it earlier than I have to is really not something I want to do.” And now it’s getting on midnight, all the bottles are getting on empty, and Van Morrison is getting on with You Don’t Pull No Punches, But You Don’t Push the River. Suddenly, everything slows down. Morrison’s voice turns into one long, yawning syllable, as if he’s plunging into an abyss or evanescing into the next life. Taylor hops up from his chair. His record player just died. “That’s the end, man,” he says. “That was a good song, too.”

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the animated Disney film Tangled. Born in Detroit, Kiel began appearing in TV shows and films in the 1960s, debuting in an episode of the Western series Laramie. He published an autobiography in 2002 titled Making It Big in the Movies.

FUND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Do you have a passion for animal welfare and a desire to support the fund development goals of our progressive organization? Are you a dynamic fundraising professional with drive and determination? The Red Deer and District SPCA seeks an experienced Fund Development Coordinator. The ideal candidate will be a fundraising generalist who will develop and implement plans to raise funds through annual campaign and major gift acquisition in accord with the goals of the Organization. We offer an excellent benefits package and a competitive industry based salary. Visit: www.reddeerspca.com for the full employment listing and job description.

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Conditions apply. ≠Representative semi-monthly lease offer based on new 2014 Sentra 1.8 S MT (C4LG54 AA00), M6 transmission. 0% lease APR for a 39 month term equals 78 semi-monthly payments of $69 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First semi-monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Prices and payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $5,386. $3,750 cash discount included in advertised lease offer, applicable only on 2014 Sentra 1.8 S MT (C4LG54 AA00), M6 transmission through subvented lease, finance through NCF. This offer is only valid from Sept 3-30, 2014. Conditions apply. ±Representative finance offer based on a new 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S, MT (B5RG54 AA00)/2014 Altima Sedan 2.5, CVT transmission (T4LG14 AA00). Selling Price is $14,935/$25,393 financed at 0%/0% APR equals 182/182 bi-weekly payments of $74/$129 for an 84/84 month term. $1,499/$1,999 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0/$0 for a total obligation of $14,935/$25,393. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. *MSRP starting from $9,998 for a 2015 Nissan Micra® 1.6 S, MT (S5LG55 AA00) excluding Freight and PDE charges and specific duties of new tires. X $12,935/$11,418 Selling Price for a new 2014 Sentra 1.8 S MT (C4LG54 AA00), M6 transmission/2015 Micra® 1.6 S, MT (S5LG55 AA00). Conditions apply. VModels shown $25,885/$20,705/$34,693/$18,268 Selling Price for a new 2014 Sentra 1.8 SL, CVT transmission (C4TG14 AA00)/Versa Note 1.6 SL Tech, Xtronic CVT® transmission (B5TG14 NA00)/ 2014 Altima Sedan 3.5 SL (T4SG14 NV00), CVT transmission with technology package/2015 Micra® 1.6 SR, 4 AT (S5SG75 AE00). *X±≠VFreight and PDE charges ($1,567/$1,567/$1,575/$1,400), air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Lease offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. Offers valid between Sept. 3- 30, 2014. #Offer is administered by Nissan Canada Extended Services Inc. (NCESI) and applies to new 2014 Nissan Sentra models (each, an “Eligible Model”) leased and registered through Nissan Canada Finance Services Inc., on approved credit, between Sept. 3-30, 2014 from an authorized Nissan retailer in Canada. Offer recipient will be entitled to receive a maximum of six (6) service visits (each, a “Service Visit”) for the Eligible Vehicle – where each Service Visit consists of one (1) oil change (using conventional 5W30 motor oil) and one (1) tire rotation service (each, an “Eligible Service”). All Eligible Services will be conducted in strict accordance with the Oil Change and Tire Rotation Plan outline in the Agreement Booklet for the Eligible Vehicle. The service period (“Service Period”) will commence on the lease transaction date (“Transaction Date”) and will expire on the earlier of: (i) the date on which the maximum number of Service Visits has been reached; (ii) 36 months from the Transaction Date; or (iii) when the Eligible Vehicle has reached 48,000 kilometers. All Eligible Services must be completed during the Service Period, otherwise they will be forfeited. The Offer may be upgraded to use premium oil at the recipient’s expense. The Eligible Services are not designed to meet all requirements and specifications necessary to maintain the Eligible Vehicle. To see the complete list of maintenance necessary, please refer to the Service Maintenance Guide. Any additional services required are not covered by the Offer and are the sole responsibility and cost of the recipient. Offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain offers NCESI reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. Ask your retailer for details. °Nissan is the fastest growing brand in the non-luxury segment based on comparison of 12-month retail sales from August 2013 to July 2014 of all Canadian automotive brands and 12-month averages sales growth. ^Based on 2014 Canadian Residual Value Award in Subcompact Car segment. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, www.alg.com. +Based on GAC (AIAMC) Compact segmentation. All information compiled from third-party sources, including AutoData and manufacturer websites. July 30, 2014. **Based on GAC (AIAMC) Compact segmentation. All information complied from NR Can Fuel Economy data and third-party sources, including manufacturer websites. Gasoline engines only, excludes hybrids, diesels and electric vehicles. July 30, 2014. iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. All rights reserved. iPod® not included. Offers subject to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. Offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©1998-2014 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc.

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D6 N.Y. Fashion week in full swing FRIDAY, SEPT. 12, 2014

NAOMI MAKES RUNWAY APPEARANCE, SERENA LAUNCHES LINE AND NAEEM SPARKLES NEW YORK — New York Fashion Week was equal parts celebrity and sophistication Tuesday, with runway shows that included a collection by red carpet favourite Naeem Khan and a new line by Serena Williams. Naomi Campbell made an appearance at Badgley Mischka’s show, which also marked its silver anniversary, while a trio caused a stir with a noclothes fashion moment. Here are some of the highlights from the day:

From grand slam to grand fashion Fresh off her third straight U.S. Open win, Serena Williams took on New York Fashion Week with her first runway show, as a celebrity crowd that included Vogue editor Anna Wintour watched from the front row. The tennis champ said she was working on the collection, a mix of casual and dress clothes for the shopping network HSN, even while she was mowing down competitors at the U.S. Open — casting models and choosing their looks. She was inspired by couture shows like Dior, but with a toned down vibe, she said. She captured the title on Sunday by defeating good friend Caroline Wozniacki, who showed up at Tuesday’s show to support Williams. Williams said she planned to return the favour by coming back to New York when Wozniacki is scheduled to run the New York City Marathon in November.

Tory Burch’s artistic inspiration There were sequins, there were fringes, and there were, of course, purses. Tory Burch’s spring collection was an eclectic mix of bold patterns and looks that could morph from a day wedding to a cocktail party to the red carpet. Among the key looks: A shirt minidress with colour blocks of red, black, blue and orange; cream pants with dark tree prints with a darkblue solid waist stripe; black-and-white patterned cotton shorts with a fringe; an anklelong taupe dress accented by metallic designs; and pants with blue, black and cream vertical stripes and tuxedolike black stripes running down the side. The fabrics were varied too, from knits and cottons to canvas and linens.

Naeem Khan’s fashion oops A king of brilliant and bejeweled red carpet dressing, Naeem Khan mixed his signature sparkle with gowns of sporty stripes Tuesday at New York Fashion Week. He had a single oops moment — for most women, anyway — in a shorty short outfit of open red panels that exposed an intrepid model’s thonged backside. Khan rolled out the dazzle in silver, gold and a starburst of white in a beaded cocktail dress. There were shiny satins in kelly green and sunny yellow in several styles. For that Hollywood moment when only mega-watt gold will do, Khan provided a fully sequined, body-skimming gown, flaired at the bottom with an open, sexy back.

Badgley Mischka celebrates silver anniversary Badgley Mischka celebrated its 25th year with a New York Fashion Week show that featured their signature sumptuous gowns and a queen of glamour — Naomi Campbell. The supermodel joined Mark Badgley and James Mischka briefly on the runway Tuesday, amid cascading silver balloons, as the duo celebrated their silver anniversary together. The brand is known for delicate, dazzling dresses, and delivered that once

again for its spring collection. Ruffles were a recurring theme, including a beige jacket with two layers off it, and they also appeared on other looks. And even the more sedate looks were stunners, including a silvery sleek beaded dress with beaded belt to match.

Quickquote “We are happy in general with New York so far, but it’s not over yet, we are still doing counts. We’ve got three, four other countries to go, so we always do the count at the end.” — Naomi Campbell on the diversity of women featured on the runways. The supermodel was an outspoken critic on the lack of women of colour on the runway in past seasons.

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The Tory Burch Spring 2015 collection is modelled during Fashion Week, in New York, this week.

Sometimes, no clothes is a fashion statement As a line formed down the block for Serena Williams’ fashion debut, a few were gawking at a group who made a considerable statement without any clothes whatsoever. An artist was painting three nude models — two women and one man — on a city sidewalk a few feet away from Williams’ show, which was unrelated. It was a work in process; before Williams’ show began, one woman was not fully painted, with one breast bare. But by the time the show ended, the models had plenty of paint — blue, red and white — on their bodies. The man painting them said it was “public art.”

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CONNELLY, Michael Alan It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our wonderful son Mike of Sylvan Lake on August 30, 2014 at the age of 26 years. Mike was an outdoor enthusiast, enjoying surfing, boating, wake boarding, dirt biking, snowboarding and his new found passion of snowmobiling. He lived life to the fullest and it was reflected in his contagious smile, infectious laughter, humor, and generous heart. We were incredibly fortunate to have spent many great memories with Mike traveling and enjoying life together. You are and always will be greatly missed. We love you and you will be in our hearts forever. Mike will be lovingly remembered by his mother and father, Karen and Rod Connelly, sister Lindsay (Brian) Amell, two very special nieces Emma and Seanna, girlfriend Jamie Upton, grandfather Charles (Sylvia) Hagen, many aunts and uncles and cousins and numerous friends. Mike was predeceased by his grandfather Roy Connelly and grandmother Lorraine Connelly, grandmother Sharon Steele, uncle Dennis and aunt Dixie. A celebration of Mike’s life will be held at the Alliance Church 4404 47th Avenue in Sylvan Lake on Wednesday September 17th at 1:00 P.M. In memory of Mike his family will be wearing his favorite logo of RDS. We welcome any friends that would like to also wear the RDS logo in his memory. SYLVAN LAKE AND ROCKY FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORIUM, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-887-2151

DUPLESSIS, Sean Justin 1975-2014 Sean passed away suddenly on June 7, 2014 at the age of 39. He was working in Colorado at the time of the accident. Sean was predeceased by his brother James in 2011. Sean is lovingly remembered by his family, mother Judy, father Doug Smith, son Qaidance and daughter Jobe. He had a multitude of friends as he was a good friend himself. A celebration of Sean’s life will be held at the Chapel of the Sylvan Lake Funeral Home on Thursday September 18, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. As an expression of sympathy a donation may be made in Sean’s name to the Red Deer S.P.C.A. He is loved and missed every day. SYLVAN LAKE AND ROCKY FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORIUM, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-887-2151

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Obituaries ROWLAND (nee Stetson) Evangeline Rose McKinnon Evangeline passed away August 28, 2014 in the arms of God, at the age of 75. She was born January 3, 1939 in Fairfield, Maine and married Hugh McKinnon of Penhold, Alberta in 1959. She is survived by her children; Ken (Gloria) McKinnon, and Marilyn (Steve) Cannon, 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and her brother, Elwood (Kathy) Stetson of Texas. Evangeline is remembered as our family angel, much loved and missed. A Memorial Service will be held at the Penhold Community Church, 2022 Minto Street on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 2:00 pm.

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HENKELMAN 1949 - 2014 Mr. Ronald William Henkelman of Red Deer, passed away at the Red Deer Hospice on Coming Thursday, September 4, 2014 at the age of 65 years. Events Ron is survived by his loving wife Sharon, sons Dylan EAST 40TH PUB presents (Karen) and Landon (Desiree), Acoustic Friday’s daughter Lindsay (Neil), grandsons Colin and Rory, Various Artists along with many other family Something for Everyone Serving Red Deer and and friends. In following with Everyday in Classifieds Central Alberta Since 1997 Ron’s wishes, no formal (403) 341-5181 & EAST 40th PUB service will be held. Memorial (888) 216 - 5111 LIVE JAM donations in Ron’s honour Sunday’s 5-9 p.m. may be directed to the Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 EAST 40TH PUB Arnot Ave., Red Deer AB, PRESENTS A NIGHT OF THE BLUES T4R 3S6. Ron’s family thank In Memoriam FEATURING the staff at the Red Deer MIGHTY JOE YOUNG Susan Gayle Simpson Hospice Society for affording him dignity and May 1, 1954 to Sept. 14, 2011 GOOD MUSIC ALL NIGHT, Your face we shall always OPEN JAM & DJ MUSIC. compassionate care in his TUESDAYS & remember, final weeks. Condolences to SATURDAYS @ Your voice we shall always recall, Ron’s family may be emailed EAST 40th PUB Memories to cherish forever, t o Of one so dear to us all, meaningfulmemorials@yahoo.ca Now your mother has joined you, “The wound is the place To share that wonderful place, Found where the Light enters you” One by one we’ll come join you, Rumi To sing that Johnny KEYS FOUND in Appleseed grace. Morrisroe area. Has Dodge & fob, with other Lovingly rememered by your keys. Must identify to family and friends

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Work as part of a safety oriented team Fabricate pipe spools Fabricate structural assemblies Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications: Journeyman or Red Seal Welder B Pressure or CWB certificates would be an asset Stainless pipe experience would be an asset Be able to interpret drawings Compensation: Starting at $35.00 per hour (based on experience) Matching RRSP program Medical, Dental, Vision plan Disability and life insurance Apply to:

BARDEN Oilfield Hauling is looking for Experienced Picker Operators for camp work. Shifts are 15 on & 6 scheduled days off. Fax resumes to 403 341 3968 or email: bardentrucking @telus.net No phone calls please. Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

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Bearspaw currently has a MANUFACTURERS’ position in our Stettler field Health & Safety operations for an intermediate SOUTHPOINTE Association oil and gas operator. Applicants TANKMASTER RENTALS COMMON and BOWER must have experience as a req’s Exp’d Class 1 Fluid Hiring all locations, Red PLACE Mall Locations. SAFETY ADVISOR heavy duty mechanic or Deer & Innisfail: Autobody Haulers for Central Positions for Full Time Red Deer journeyman instrument Technicians and Preppers Alberta. Oilfield tickets SUPERVISORS. Looking Competition closes Oct mechanic and possess - Journeyman preferred, req’d. Competitive salry for motivated and hard 1/14 Please see our strong mechanical skills, and job bonuses. Resume to 2nd or 3rd yr. apprentices website under Jobs for the working individuals. Having be quick learners, motivated will be considered. terry@tankmaster.ca or your own transportation is position profile. Email and hard working and live Successful applicant must fax 403-340-8818 a plus. On the job Resume to or be willing to relocate have team mentality. training, but experience in lorne@mhsa.ab.ca Please within a 20 minute commute TREELINE Come join our team with fast food is an asset, and note this position is for our GROWING local oilfield to workplace location. This Red Deer Collision WELL SERVICES must be avail. to work all Red Deer location water management com- position offers a challenging Centres/Innisfail Collision Has Opening for all store location hours. http://www.mhsa.ab.ca/jobs pany requires crews - no work environment, attractive Centre ~ CSN. Competitive positions! Immediately. Starting wage $13.50/hour experience necessary, benefits with competitive All applicants must have wages and health plan. with restaurant exp. long hours, remote loca- pay and significant room current H2S, Class 5 with Restaurant/ Please specify which store Submit resumes to scott@ tions. Competitive wages for promotion. reddeercollision.com Q Endorsement,and First Hotel you are applying for. and health benefits. Must Please submit resumes or fax to 403-346-5301 Aid. We offer competitive No open LMO’s to hire have PPE & first aid, H2S. wages & excellent benefits. JJAM Management (1987) foreign nationals at this time. Contact 403-346-0009 or Attn: Human Resources Looking for a new pet? Please include 2 work Email resume to Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s email welltesting365@ email:payroll@ Check out Classifieds to reference names and awbsp@xplornet.ca Requires to work at these gmail.com bearspawpet.com find the purrfect pet. numbers. or phone 403-391-0555 Red Deer, AB locations: Fax 403-252-9719 Please fax resume to: and ask for Lynn. 5111 22 St. Mail: Suite 5309 333 96 Celebrate your life 403-264-6725 37444 HWY 2 S Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 Or email to: with a Classified 37543 HWY 2N Sales & tannis@treelinewell.com ANNOUNCEMENT 700 3020 22 St. No phone calls please. Distributors FOOD ATTENDANT www.treelinewell.com Req’d permanent shift FIREPLACE PERSON weekend day and evening required for sales in Red both full and part time. Deer. Light office duties. 16 Vacancies, $10.88/hr. + IS NOW ACCEPTING Must have drivers license. benefits. Start ASAP. PRODUCTION TESTING APPLICATIONS Growing oilfield company Top wages. Call or email Job description EXPERIENCED FOR THE FOLOWING req’s F/T seasonal Wise Intervention Services John, 1-780-993-2040 www.timhortons.com SUPERVISORS and POSITIONS: BOILER OPERATORS Inc. is now hiring for the Education and experience firegall@telusplanet.net TESTERS for projects in NE. BC, and following positions. not req’d. Day & Night Central AB. Fly in camp TURNAROUND Apply in person or fax Must have tickets. jobs as well as local. Exc. COIL TUBING SUPERVISORS resume to: 403-314-1303 Central Alberta’s Largest PLANNER /SCHEDULER Top paid wages. Car Lot in Classifieds pay, safety bonuses and COIL TUBING OPERATORS Applicants Qualifications Based out of Devon, AB. retention bonuses. HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC JJAM Management (1987) should Include: Email resume to: Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Candidates require H2S, NITROGEN PUMP -Knowledge of planning IMMEDIATE Openings kathy@dragonsbreathpt.ca Requires to work at these standard first aid, PST & OPERATORS systems **STARS FOUNDATION** Red Deer, AB locations: equivilant and current boil- RED DEER based hot shot FLUID PUMP OPERATORS -Must have shut down/ Help Save Lives ... Be a 5111 22 St. er tickets. Equipment exp. company looking for exp’d Turnaround experience STARS Fundraiser 37444 HWY 2 S is also an asset. Work Competitive wages and driver, 15/6 rotation, -Journeyman trade FACE-TO-FACE 37543 HWY 2N scheduled to start within benefits. Preference will be company benefits, certification - preferably a FUNDRAISERS 700 3020 22 St. the month. Please forward given to applicants with performance bonus. boilermaker, pipefitter, or REQUIRED Manager/Food Services resumes to relevant experience, Class Fax resume & welder with extensive You have the chance to Permanent P/T, F/T shift. careers@gtchandler.com 1 Drivers License and valid current abstract experience an asset impact those in your Wknd, day, night & eves. or fax 403-886-2223. Sucoilfi eld tickets. to 403-342-2152 -MS programs experience community ... You can Start date ASAP. $18/hr. 40 cessful applicants will be -Exceptional organizational make a difference with hrs/week, + benefits , contacted for interview. Wise is a leading oilfield 1 Vacancy, 3-5 yrs. exp., and problem solving skills STARS Calendar sales! services provider that is criminal record check req’d. with the ability to be This position is for those HURRICANE ENERGY committed to quality and Req’d education some secflexible in managing who have a huge heart, Services Ltd. seeking safety excellence. By priorities as they change articulate, goal oriented, ondary. Apply in person or CLASS 1, 3 & 5 our employees empowering -Strong communication, and love meeting new fax resume to: DRIVERS it gives them a positive interpersonal and people. Sell calendars in 403-314-1303 For full job to join our team. attitude, beliefs, percepleadership skills your community with the description visit www. We are a small but fast SWAMPERS tions and values. Our -Self-starter who is able to annual timhortons.com growing family oriented for busy oilfi eld trucking employees care about the produce quality work with STARS Air Ambulance Red Deer based Oilfield SERVER -CUSTOMER company. Top wages success of our company minimal supervision and Calendar Campaign. company that req’s hard COUNTER - F/T Fax resume to: and each other. guidance $14/hour plus bonus working & dedicated Duties: Take customer 403-346-6128, Attn: Pierre -Detail oriented Flexible Hours * Local people to grow with us. orders, portion raw food, No phone calls please! Please put in the subject Territory We are presently looking line if you are applying for package take-out orders, Contact: SAFETY WATCH for motivated, punctual, Buying or Selling handle cleaning & store Red Deer or Grande Prai1.877.778.8288 -Clean class 5 drivers safety oriented and your home? cleaning products, stock rie. Email your resume to calendar@stars.ca license experienced drivers Check out Homes for Sale jobs@wiseisi.com or fax fridge, & collect money -Good comprehension and to join our team. from costumer. $11.89/hr. in Classifieds (403) 340-1046. STORESMART communication skills Resumes can be emailed 5 days/wk. Must be avail. -Good reading and writing to resume@ Self-Storage on weekends & holidays. skills hurricaneenergy.ca. is now hiring for Paula @ 403-347-8001 - Good vision/hearing or call us @ 403-346-8384 Oilfield the following position! - H2S Alive We thank you for your PST/CSTS interest. Only those Assistant Manager --Standard First Aid/CPR considered for an (Full Time 40 hrs/week) -Confined space entry/ interview will be contacted. monitor For job descriptions and LOCAL SERVICE CO. -Fall protection in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. how to apply, go to THE OPEN RANGE VACUUM TRUCK Email: resumes www.StoreSmart.ca/jobs. SALOON in Sylvan Lake OPERATOR @newcartcontracting.com No phone calls please. req’s Line Cooks. Full or Must have Class 3 licence Fax: 1-403-729-2396 Part time with Food Safety. w/air & all oilfield tickets. Email all VALVE TECHNICIAN/SHOP ASSISTANTS Please contact Nancy Fax resume w/drivers safety and trade tickets 403-887-3033 or abstract to 403-886-4475 Trades Isolation Equipment Services Inc. an expanding 403-887-3465 LOOKING FOR APPRENTICE Oil Service Company is willing to train the right WELDERS/MILLWRIGHT TOO MUCH STUFF? CRIBBER & LABORERS candidates as valve technicians and/or shop & LABORERS Let Classifieds wanted. Contact Must be willing to travel, assistants in its fast and mechanical environment. help you sell it. Kristian @ 403-588-1581 work heights, have valid drivers licence. Email: Duties include but not limited to the following: tracous@yahoo.com Sales & • Assembling and repairing control valves/frac Class 1 is a must and picker exp. would be an asset. Oilfield exp. preferred. Will require H2S and First Aid Certificate. This position is F/T days only in the Stettler area. Salary to commensurate with experience. Please send resumes to: lornemurfitt@telus.net.

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Well Testing Personnel Experienced Supervisors & Operators Must have valid applicable tickets. Email: lstouffer@ testalta.com

SERVICE RIG

Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking LEASEHAND Locally based, home every night! Qualified applicants

must have all necessary valid tickets for the position being applied for. Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary and benefits package along with a steady work schedule. Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: payroll@bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 252-9719 or Mail to: Suite 5309, 333-96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3

Oilfield

ROUTE PERSON/ SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Truckers/ Drivers

SHOP HELP AND/OR APPRENTICE MECHANIC REQ’D IMMED. Truck exp. preferred. 8:30-5. 15 mi. E. of Blackfalds. Fax: 403-784-2330 Phone: 403-784-3811

Rug Doctor Canada Ltd. requires a Route Person to be responsible for the delivery of product, invoicing and minor equipment repair for the Red Deer, AB and surrounding areas. Work will be performed within the framework of a scheduled route. Candidate must be well organized, mechanically inclined and able to work independently.

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Equipment Operator/Truck Driver

Q Endorsement preferred. Competitive Wages & Benefits. Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca

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Class 1 or Class 3 Our Equipment: • Pressure Trucks • Water/Chemical Trucks • Acid/Synthetic Tank Truck/Pups • Tractor Trailer Unit • Shower Units Some of your duties could be: • Loading & delivering acid or environmentally friendly acid to leases • Loading & delivering methanol or fresh water for pipeline pressure testing We oﬀer: • On-site Mechanic to maintain equipment • Competitive wages based on hourly pay • Subsistence pay & hotel rooms for drivers • Extensive health & dental plan

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The Company provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit program including such things as: • • • • • • • •

Revenue between $24,000 - $120,000 Initial cash required as low as $6,000 In Business for over 20 years *Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts Incl. *Training Incl. *Ongoing Ofﬁce Support

be able to maneuver merchandise in excess of 100lbs possess exceptional customer service skills enjoy working within a diverse team hold a valid driver’s license and a clear drivers abstract

Medical & Dental benefit Program Flex days Stat holidays off Paid vacation time off Employee & Family Assistance Program Referral Incentives Employee discounts Boot Allowance

Trail is always looking for people who want opportunities to grow, take initiative and work well within a team environment. Launch your career with a well-known and respected company. Become a part of the successful Trail team by submitting a resume to reddeerjobs@ trail-appliances.com or by fax to 403-347-3314. A security check will be conducted on successful candidates. We thank all interested applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

850

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Ph: 780-468-3232 or 403-290-0866

Misc. Help

880

ACADEMIC Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

FALL START GED Preparation Would you like to take the GED in your community? • • • • • • • • • •

Red Deer Rocky Mtn. House Rimbey Caroline Castor Sylvan Lake Innisfail Stettler Ponoka Lacombe Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available. 403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

CEA AIR

(Custom Energized Air Ltd) a respected leader in the pneumatics industry is GROWING AGAIN and we are looking for:

Exp’d Industrial Inside Sales /Order Desk Personnel

for our Red Deer Branch A mechanical aptitude and /or knowledge in pneumatics is an asset. Compensation is negotiable depending on experience, includes health plan. We look forward to hearing from you; please submit resumes to: del.trynchuk@cea-air.com

OPERATOR 2 POSITION

RAHR MALTING CANADA LTD. Attn: Human Resources Box 113, Alix, Alberta, T0C 0B0 FAX: (403) 747-2660

COMMUNITY Support Worker Program October Start

Accepting registrations for 6 mo. Community Support Worker Program. Funding may be avail. 403-340-1930

Academic Express

Adult Education & Training www.academicexpress.ca DISPATCHER REQ’D. Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential. Verbal and written communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295 F/T Customer Service Representative. Must be avail. weekdays and Sat’s. Outside work req’d. Computer skills req’d. Fax resume to 403-347-0788

FIELD Tech Trainee

800

We are currently seeking a well-organized and reliable individual to join our Fleet department out of Red Deer Alberta.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic (3rd or 4th Year)

EXPECT OPPORTUNITY Advance your career with Sanjel – Join Canada’s largest privately-owned global energy service company. Our employees are the driving force behind our company and we value their contribution. Develop your career in a dynamic environment where employees are empowered to be innovators.

CLASS 1 DRIVERS & CLASS 5 (NON-GDL) OPERATORS & SUPERVISORS CEMENTING, FRACTURING & COILED TUBING – RED DEER, AB You have expertise, a passion for excellence and improvement, and a commitment to safety – bring them to work as part of our team.

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What’s in it for you? Rotations that ﬁt your lifestyle, competitive salaries and beneﬁts, training and development opportunities with a focus on career advancement.

Safe. Smart. Solid. That’s Sanjel.

CLEANING BUSINESS

The ideal candidate will:

Please send your resume and drivers abstract to pat@haulinacid.com or fax 403-314-9724

Speak to a recruiter at 1.800.9SANJEL, e-mail careers@sanjel.com, or drop off your resume at one of our shops today: CEMENTING & COILED TUBING – 8051 Edgar Industrial Drive, Red Deer, AB T4P 3R2 FRACTURING – 4100 - 77th Street, Red Deer, AB T4P 3P7

Owner Operators & Contract Drivers

in AB. Home the odd night. Weekends off. Late model tractor pref. 403-586-4558 CLASS 1 DRIVER with super B and grain hauling experience for Central AB. Call Wayne 403-341-9113 CLASS 1 or 3 drivers req’d for moving equipment. Resumes to be dropped off STAIR MANUFACTURER at Key Towing. 4083-78 St. Req’s F/T workers to build Cres. Red Deer. stairs in Red Deer shop. F/T TRUCK drivers req’d. MUST HAVE basic carpentry skills. Salary based Minimum Class 5 with air and clean abstract. Exp. on skill level. Benefits preferred. In person to Key avail. Apply in person at Towing 4083-78 St. Cres. 100, 7491 Edgar Red Deer. Industrial Bend. email: earl707@telus.net. and/or GARNET’S fax 403-347-7913 OILFIELD TRUCKING is looking for CLASS 1 BOOM TRUCK Truckers/ PICKER OPERATORS, Drivers BED TRUCK DRIVERS & WINCH TRUCK DRIVERS to join our growing company. Competitive wages and benefits. Must pass preemployment substance screening. Fax or email resumes, drivers abstract & safety tickets APPLIANCE 403-346-8992 DELIVERY DRIVER admin@garnetstrucking.com No phone calls. Family owned and operated, Trail Appliances continues to grow and due Business to this, we are looking to Opportunities expand our delivery department. We are currently looking for an experienced Delivery Driver to work out of our Red Deer Warehouse START YOUR OWN located at #6 4622 61 St., Riverside Industrial District COMMERCIAL

Rahr Malting Canada Ltd., a leading manufacturer of Brewer’s Malt, is now accepting applications for a full time Operator 2 position. The position includes Plant Operations and Sanitation duties. Applicants must have a minimum Grade 12 diploma and must be available for shift work. Experience in manufacturing or factory environment is preferred. Application Closing Date: Sept 12, 2014. Applicants should include a resume and apply in writing to:

Professional Drivers

CENTRAL AB based trucking company requires

SMALL RURAL MEAT SHOP in central AB looking for F/T meat cutter. 8-5, no weekends. Knowledge of cutting hanging carcasses needed. Rental house avail. within walking distance of meat shop at a very reasonable rate with paid utils. 403-843-4383 jkcmeats@hotmail.ca

Please e-mail résumé to: Gerald.hochman@rugdoctor.ca or Fax: (204) 453-2324 Attention: Gerald Hochman 450030I12

Fax: (403) 347-3406 #239 Clearview Drive Clearview Industrial Park Red Deer County

PART TIME available for Millwright on contract basis. No fear of heights, service & repair equipment. Fee will be negotiable. Email resume to custbulk@xplornet.com or fax 403-340-2250

IF YOU ARE SEMI-RETIRED, THIS IS A PERFECT FIT FOR YOU!

Beneﬁts: • Excellent hourly wage • Lucrative Safety Bonus and Christmas bonus • Excellent beneﬁt plan • Retirement plan Fax or email your resume and driver’s abstract to:

NOW HIRING

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Now accepting applications for LOADER OPERATOR for fly in campwork in NE. BC. Duties include refueling light towers and generators. No removal. Working with pipe and other small tasks. Rig or completion exp. an asset. Exc. pay, safety bonuses and possibility for year round work. Please forward resumes to careers@gtchandler.com or fax 403-886-2223. Successful applicants will be contacted for interview.

Distributors

heads • Calibration, testing and troubleshooting of valves as well as measurement and valve related instruments • Disassembly, cleanup and evaluation of parts • Signing and documenting date compliance sheets • Pressure testing processes with experience, will train • Forklift experience/loader experience, will train • Must be 18 years of age or older to apply • Must supply driver’s abstract

860

Requires Full Time

800

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Truckers/ Drivers

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION

CRYSTAL GLASS needs EXP’ D GLASS INSTALLER. In house training provided. Benefits and company uniforms after 3 months. Drop off resume at: 4706-51 Avenue or fax 346-5390 or email: branch208@crystalglass.ca

OIL & GAS OPERATOR

850

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Oilfield

Credentials: Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Trade Certification, 3rd period apprentice, 4th period apprentice, Heavy Duty Equipment Red Seal Endorsement, Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate an asset, must have a valid Class 1 or 3 Driver’s License. JOB OVERVIEW • Diagnose/troubleshoot & complete repairs on all company equipment which includes, diesel/gas powered automobiles, Heavy Trucks, Oilfield Well Servicing Equipment, Cranes, loaders, forklift and trailers. • Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts. • Test repaired equipment for proper performance, clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work, verify and repair emission control systems. • Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times and streamline work processes. • Use of computer to input information on the units and for the company maintenance program regarding work/purchase orders. • Order material/parts that are required to complete the repairs • Be able to work under pressure in certain situations that require a quick turnaround process. • Must be able to read, write, spell and verbally communicate clearly in English. Benefits: • Excellent hourly wage • Lucrative Quarterly Safety Bonus and Christmas Bonus • Excellent benefit plan • Retirement plan Fax or email your resume and driver’s abstract to: Fax: (403) 347-3406 Email: l.enzie@isolationequipment.com or drop by #239 Clearview Drive Clearview Industrial Park Red Deer County Must be 18 years of age or older to apply, and able to pass a pre-employment test. 441115I12

Individual req’d to take simple measurements of equipment for insulation covers. Knowledge of petrochemical equipment would be an asset. Suitable 4x4 req’d. (compensation paid). Will train in all aspects of the operation. $23/hr. while training, $25/hr. when complete. Reply to cover@telus.net with resume or info request.

GAETZ SOUTH F/T P/T MEAT CUTTER. Apply within 5111 22nd St. Red Deer

GAETZ SOUTH FT/PT CASHIERS Apply within 5111 22nd St. Red Deer PIANO INSTRUCTOR Join our dynamic team and share your passion for music with students of all ages and abilities. Now Hiring part time for Fall 2014. Submit resume and cover letter to: office@ reddeerdancemagic.com

RED DEER ADVOCATE Friday, Sept. 12, 2014 D9

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GAETZ SOUTH PT Bakery Evening Staff Apply within 5111 22nd St. Red Deer GREENHOUSE WORKER wanted at Meadowbrook Greenhouses, Penhold. 26 Full Time Seasonal Positions. No Exp, training provided. Starting Feb 2015. $10.20/hr, 44 hrs, 5 days per week, 3 month period. Fax resume to 403-886-2252.

Misc. Help

880

TRACTION Heavy Duty Parts Red Deer is looking for Parts Counter Clerks with previous heavy vehicle experience to join our great team. We provide a very competitive wage plus bonus, benefits and pension. Those interested are encouraged to apply instore at 8045 Edgar Industrial Crescent or by email to jwatts@uapinc.com

TURPLE BROS. LTD.

Is taking resumes for: PARTS PERSON. F/T position avail. Wages dependent on experience, Hiring students aged 17+ benefits avail. Please email in HS and College. Nonresume to HR Department student positions available. brenda@turplebros.ca Flexible sched. with $17.25 guarranteed base pay, We are looking for cust. sales/service, no exLANDSCAPE LABOURERS perience necessary, we to work on residential and will train, conditions apply. commercial properties in Visit www.work4students.ca/rda Red Deer and surrounding area. Main duties to include: or call 403-755-6711 to - Laying sod, spreading top APPLY NOW! soil, plant flowers, grass, trees and shrubs. - Cut grass, rake, fertilize, water, prune trees and shrubs. -In snow season, we require snow removal. No formal education or experience necessary. Full time/Seasonal position. Weather dependant Wage: $16.51 per hour/44 Labourers, Flag hours per week Email Persons & Operators resume to: erika.skalozub Busy road construction @bg-rd.com company looking for Phone: 403-347-7211 Labourers AND flag perFax: 403-342-7488 Att: Erika sons. Work is throughout Alberta. Must have a Class 5 license. Fax resume to Employment 403-309-0489

Training

SOURCE ADULT VIDEO requires mature P/T help Fri & Sat. Graveyard Shift. 11 pm -7 am. Fax resume to: 403-346-9099 or drop off to: 3301-Gaetz Avenue SPA Technician needed for delivery and maintenance of hot tubs. Fax resume to 403-309-5550 or email arcticspa@telus.net

SAFETY

TRAINING CENTRE OILFIELD TICKETS

Industries #1 Choice!

“Low Cost” Quality Training

403.341.4544

24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

R H2S Alive (ENFORM) R First Aid/CPR R Confined Space R WHMIS & TDG R Ground Disturbance R (ENFORM) D&C B.O.P. R D&C (LEL) #204, 7819 - 50 Ave. (across from Totem) (across from Rona North)

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RESIDENTIAL APT MANAGER 23 suite apt. complex. Live-in role. Responsibilities incl. cleaning, maintenance, yard care, administration. Fax to 403-346-5786

900

Employment Training

ENROLL TODAY! Classes Starting Soon!

Medical Office Assistant / Unit Clerk On-site work experience Unit Clerk Specialty curriculum Under one-year full Diploma program Planning for a Successful Career Seminar Nationally recognized Medical Assisting First Aid / CPR Training Professional Certificate Hospital Scrubs included Train with Industry experts Perfect graduate job placement rate reported last year

Employment Training

900

COMMUNITY Support Worker Program October Start

Accepting registrations for 6 mo. Community Support Worker Program. Funding may be avail. 403-340-1930

Academic Express

Adult Education & Training www.academicexpress.ca

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Antiques & Art

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WOOD, mostly poplar, short cord, $100 403-782-7439

FERTILZER spreader, 20” Hopper, $25.; Garden Hose, 75’, $15; Part bag of Oil-dri (all purpose absorbent), $4.; Metal Tamping Garden bar, $5; 3 short lengths of Supplies PVC pipe, 2 - 3” diameter, 1 - 4” diameter, all for $2.; FLOWER POTS, 3 large white brackets for standards, 10-12” and 9-6”, all white, fibreglass, All for for $5; light truck tire $70. 403-348-6449 Goodyear, P255-70R16 $5; 4 tri-pod garage sale Household signs, $2 ea.; 3D handles Appliances for shovels etc. all for $3; 2 water cans, $2. ea.; metal chapin sprayer tank FRIDGE, Kenmore 21 cu ft. 8 yrs. old, black, 1.5 gal. $15; concentrated $150 o.b.o. 403-343-2754 killex, 3/4 of Litre, $8; concentrated round up 1/2 FRIGIDAIRE, one piece Litre, $10; 5 Litre sprayer stacking washer and dryer. tank, $8; 16-20-0 fertilizer Gently used in one person almost full bag. $10. household. Must pick up 403-314-2026 soon. $150. obo 403-307-2000 GARAGE Door opener, List Master, 1/2 hp motor, with remote included. $120. Household Like New! 403-348-6449

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www.academyoflearning.ab.ca

Advocate Opportunities NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED For Afternoon Delivery 3 Days/Week (Wed., Thurs. & Fri.)

GLENDALE Grimson Street, Goodall Ave. ALSO Gillespie Cres. ALSO Gunn St. KENTWOOD Keen Cres. & Kendrew Dr. RIVERSIDE MEADOWS 59th & 61 Ave. For more information or to apply call Joanne at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4308

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Friday Forward ONLY 3 DAYS A WEEK in CLEARVIEW AREA Clearview Ridge Area $172/mo GRANDVIEW AREA 3900 to 4400 blocks of 40A Ave., 2 blocks of 41 Ave, and 1 block of 39, 46 & 47 St. $71/mo.

ROSEDALE AREA

2170

2008 3 HORSE Feather Lite c/w 14’ short wall living quarters, elec. awning & jacks, rear corner tack, seen very little use, stored inside 403-845-6146

Suites

3060

2 BDRM apt. for over 40 yr. old working tenants, no pets, no partiers, no drugs. Free laundry, heat, water, private parking at 5910-55 Ave. in Riverside Meadows. $1100 . Avail.Immed. 403-341-4627 2 ROOMS avail. in furnished executive suite in Lacombe. 403-396-3616

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homes CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190

Realtors & Services

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BLACKFALDS suite 1 bdrm. suite, all included, furn., $900 403-358-1614 GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm. apartments, avail. immed, rent $875 403-596-6000

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FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

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LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES. 25+, adults only n/s, no pets 403-346-7111

MORRISROE MANOR

1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed. Adult bldg. N/S No pets 403-596-2444

HERE TO HELP & HERE TO SERVE Call GORD ING at RE/MAX real estate central alberta 403-341-9995 gord.ing@remax.net

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Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

RED DEER ADVOCATE 6 Days a week! Delivery to be done on/or before 6:30 am For More Information, Please call Prodie

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NORMANDEAU 2 Bdrm. 4-plex. 1.5 bath, 4 appls. $1100. No pets, N/S Quiet adults. 403-350-1717

AGRICULTURAL

CLASSIFICATIONS 2000-2290

Advocate Opportunities

BOWER AREA

LACOMBE BLACKFALDS

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PADS $450/mo. Brand new park in Lacombe. Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., 2 bath. As Low as $75,000. Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820 You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

1 day a week in:

Please call Rick for details 403-314-4303

For more information or to apply, please call Ashley at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4316

CARRIERS REQUIRED

Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

Eckville Bowden Olds Sylvan Lake

Townhouses

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1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $192,000. 403-588-2550

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Manufactured Homes

14 X 70 mobile on own lot 50 x 140 in Bowden 403-865-0662

Income Property

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FULL duplex in Riverside Meadows, 2 titles, full bsmt. $370,000. Call Lyle Nielsen C21 Advantage 403-358-8002

Open House Directory

To deliver the CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week in:

RED DEER ADVOCATE Monday through Saturday. Delivery to be done on/or before 6:30 am. Reliable vehicle needed.

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

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CARRIERS REQUIRED

CENTRAL AB LIFE & LACOMBE EXPRESS

Bunn Cres. Baile Close Boyce Street Byer Close Barrett Drive Bell Street Baker Ave. Broughton Cres. Brookes Cres. Beatty Cres.

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MUSTANG ACRES Lot #715 Avail. immed. 403-347-7731

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED For Afternoon Delivery Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Tour These Fine Homes SE Red Deer

CALL CLASSIFIEDS

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Leading Scottish banks warn they will move headquarters to England if independence is approved BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS GLASGOW — Scotland’s leading banks warned Thursday that they would move their headquarters to England if Scots vote to leave the United Kingdom, intensifying doubts about the territory’s economic future and dealing a blow to the Scottish independence campaign just days ahead of a historic referendum. Although the banks say the contingency plans are legal procedures that would have a minimal effect on their operations and jobs in Scotland, the warnings renewed concerns about an independent Scotland’s ability to retain businesses — particularly during the long months of financial uncertainty that would follow a vote to break the 307-year union with England. The Royal Bank of Scotland, which has been based there since 1727, said it drew up the plans because of uncertainties that could hurt its business and customers if the Sept. 18 vote leads to independence. Lloyds Banking Group, which owns Halifax and Bank of Scotland, said it also had plans to set up new “legal entities” in England if the independence campaign succeeds. The vote “could have a bearing on the bank’s credit ratings and the fiscal, monetary, legal and regulatory landscape to which it is subject,” RBS said in a statement. Despite months of debate, there are still no clear answers about what currency an independent Scotland would use, how much U.K. public debt it would take on and who would regulate Scottish banks. Those issues, among others, would have to be settled in protracted negotiations before Scotland achieves full independence. Alex Salmond, Scotland’s leading politician, dismissed the banks’ warnings as “scaremongering” and accused the British government of exploiting the news for political gain. Salmond alleged the Treasury had breached financial rules because it briefed journalists about RBS’s plans ahead of the market announcement. Until recently, the prospect of an independent Scotland was dismissed as highly unlikely. But the latest polls suggest the independence campaign is gaining momentum. Almost 4.3 million people have registered to vote, the largest electorate ever for a ballot in Scotland. That has sent jitters through the markets, prompting investors to sell off the British pound. The pro-independence campaign argues that Scotland could sustain itself economically, but opponents — including some businesses in Scotland and England — have focused on the uncertainties. The currency debate is especially worrisome to Scotland’s financial-services industry, which accounts for a quarter of its economy, excluding oil and gas. Salmond hopes

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A Yes supporter crashes a Labour Better Together rally on Buchanan Street in Glasgow, Scotland, Thursday. Scotland could continue using the pound through a currency union with the rest of the U.K., but Britain’s central government says that’s not possible. On Thursday, leading retailers including supermarket giant Asda and department store John Lewis also chimed in, raising alarms about possible higher prices for Scottish shoppers. “It does cost more money to trade in parts of Scotland and therefore those hard costs, in the event of a yes vote, are more likely to be passed on,” said John Lewis Partnership chairman Charlie Mayfield. RBS, which employs 11,500 people in Scotland and is a symbol of its financial sector, said it would be necessary to move its holding company and its main operating entity, the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, to England. Despite its name, RBS is currently majority owned by the taxpayers of the entire U.K., since it needed a government bailout in 2008 at the height of the financial crisis. It has operations throughout the U.K. and foreign countries, but its relocation would be a symbolic blow to an independent Scotland. The U.K. government also owns a significant share of Lloyds. Smaller banks including Clydesdale, TSB and Tesco also announced similar contingency plans to minimize risks to their businesses.

The financial group Standard Life earlier said it was ready to move parts of its business to England in case of independence. Precautionary measures include transferring pensions, investments and other long-term savings to new companies to ensure they remain part of Britain’s currency and tax regime. Experts say the banks announced their contingency plans to avoid further risks to themselves or the markets. “Given the huge amount of volatility next week in case of a yes vote, the Bank of England would have put high pressure on the banks to move south for the purposes of preserving financial stability and confidence,” said Ronald MacDonald, a political economy professor at the University of Glasgow. Some downplayed the warnings. Ian Gordon, an analyst at Investec, said the banks’ warnings conformed to market expectations and do not signal any real changes. “I wouldn’t discount over time there being some broader implications, but it’s fairly procedural,” he said. But Margaret Taylor, 56, from Dumbarton, near Glasgow, was having second thoughts. “Everything I hear about food costing more and the banks moving away has certainly made me think it’s not worth taking the risk,” the shop worker said. “People tell me it’s all bluff and scare stories, but what if it’s not?”

Captivated by Scottish independence vote, Spain’s Catalans protest to demand their own BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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BARCELONA, Spain — Hundreds of thousands of Catalans energized by Scotland’s upcoming independence referendum protested Thursday for a secession vote aimed at carving out a new Mediterranean nation in what is now northeastern Spain, illustrating how the Scottish vote in just one week is captivating breakaway minded Europeans from Barcelona to Spain’s Basque country, Belgium and Italy. Sporting bright yellow and red shirts red shirts representing the colours of the Catalonian flag emblazoned with the phrase “Now is the time,” they shouted “Independencia!” and crowded two avenues that look like a “V” from the air to signal their desire for a Catalonia independence referendum that the central government in Madrid insists would be illegal. Just how many showed up was in dispute after the protest ended Thursday evening. Barcelona police said 1.8 million participated but the Spanish Interior Ministry’s regional office in Catalonia put the number at no more than 525,000, among them retired hospital director and economist Lluis Enric Florenca. “If the Yes wins in Scotland, and it looks like it will be close, and Europe accepts it, they will accept Catalonia, which is bigger and in relation to Spain stronger than Scotland in relation to England,” said Florenca, 65. “Catalonia is potentially much more powerful.” Catalonia regional leader Artur Mas said his government is not wavering from plans to hold a Nov. 9 referendum in the region of 7.6 million people, even though experts say any attempt is sure to be blocked by Spain’s constitutional Court. Mas has repeatedly said he will not call an illegal vote. “This is a very powerful message we are sending to Europe and the world,” Mas said. “Now is the moment to sit down and negotiate the terms for the Catalan people to be able to express themselves at the polls.” Polls have suggested that Scotland’s independence vote on Sept. 18 is too close to call and that has captivated a wide variety of groups in addition to Catalan separatists. They include pro-independence Basques in northern Spain; Corsicans who want to break away from France; Italians from several northern regions; and Flemish speakers in Belgium demanding more autonomy, independence or union with the Netherlands. “The dynamics at this point are with the Yes side, and if the Yes side actually wins it creates a strong precedent,” said Hugh O’Donnell, a professor of cultural politics at Glasgow Caledonian University. Unlike the Scottish ballot, a vote in Catalonia would not result in secession. Mas’ proposed referendum would ask Catalans whether they favour secession. If the answer is Yes, Mas says, that would give him a politi-

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People wave ‘estelada’ flags, that symbolizes Catalonia’s independence, during a demonstration calling for the independence of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday. A week before Scotland votes on whether to break away from the United Kingdom, separatists in northeastern Spain were trying to convince hundreds of thousands to protest across Catalonia to demand a secession sentiment vote that the central government in Madrid insists would be illegal. cal mandate to negotiate a path toward independence. Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has vowed to block the vote because Spain’s constitution doesn’t allow referendums that don’t include all Spaniards, but Mas told reporters that would be a mistake. “The Catalan issue is one of the biggest issues the Spanish government is facing,” Mas said. “It is an error to try and solve this through legal means. Political problems are solved through politics, not with legal threats.” If Madrid refuses to allow an independence vote, a go-ahead by Mas could put him in perilous legal terrain. When the northern Basque region failed to obtain permission for a similar referendum in 2005, Spain said Basque leaders could face jail if they went ahead. The next step for Mas comes the day after Scotland’s vote, when the Catalan parliament is expected to approve a measure giving him the power to call a referendum. Rajoy’s government is then expected to ask Spain’s constitutional Court to rule the vote illegal and experts believe the court will do so. If that happens and Mas decides to obey the ruling, he could hold Catalan regional elections as an unofficial referendum, with parties obliged to state where they stand on

independence. Despite sharing cultural traits with the rest of Spain, many Catalans take pride in the deep differences based on their language, which is spoken side-by-side with Spanish in the wealthy region that is key to helping Spain emerge from its financial crisis. Polls indicate Catalans are roughly evenly split on independence — but that figure drops significantly when people are asked if they favour an independent Catalonia outside the European Union. Call centre administrator Monica Casares, 43, from the Catalan city of Badalona, wants to be able to vote in a referendum but is undecided about independence. She says that’s because of uncertainty about whether her small children would be better off in an independent Catalonia or as Spanish citizens in the 28-nation EU. Her husband, an independence supporter, is energized. “He’s thrilled because he thinks a Yes vote in Scotland would give more legitimacy to the independence drive in Catalonia,” Casares said. Catalonia’s attempt to hold a referendum and the vote in Scotland have strong support from the Basque pro-independence coalition Bildu, which won 25 per cent of the Basque region’s vote in the 2012 regional election.

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Video game designers add physicist to fold to improve puck physics in NHL 15 BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Hockey may not be rocket science but that didn’t stop EA Sports from recruiting a scientist who worked on the Large Hadron Collider in Geneva, the world’s largest particle collider, to revamp puck physics for NHL 15. Producer Sean Ramjagsingh said they thought the video game puck overhaul would take two to four years. The physicist they hired did it in 10 months, making the puck react more realistically. “Literally real-world math being dropped into our game,’’ Ramjagsingh explained at a recent demo at the Toronto Maple Leafs’ suburban practice facility. A bad bounce can mean a pass back to the blue-line turns into a breakaway. “Which is something that would never happen in our game before,” he said. Combine that with improved player models, jerseys and equipment, when a puck in the game hits a goalie or other player, it will cause the jersey to move. Then it hits the equipment below and reacts accordingly, depending on the puck speed and the surface it is hitting. The result is more realistic to look at, while showing goalie saves that game designers had never seen before. “Now we’re seeing pucks squeak through places it could never go before,’’ Ramjagsingh said, “because it’s real puck physics.’’ NHL 15, available Sept. 9 on Xbox One and 360 and PlayStation 3 and 4, marks the first time EA Sports’ hit title has come to next-generation consoles. The game, developed at EA Canada in Burnaby, B.C., looks great but some will lament the absence of features like Online Team Play on the next-gen versions. Ramjagsingh cited “technological hurdles” in working on the new consoles but says OTP will be added in a future update. Still Ramjagsingh says the upgrade in visuals and game play make this the biggest leap in the game from year to year. The new version features upgraded arena depictions, from scuffed boards and glass to skate marks on the ice. And it boasts 9,000 unique spectator models, meaning the entire lower bowl of an arena can be filled with everything from fans holding signs to those with faces painted. “We want to get to the point where if you’re a season ticket-holder, you can go find your seat in the arena (in the game),’’ Ramjagsingh said. “And we’re almost there right now.’’ The NBC broadcast package is integrated into the game, featuring Mike (Doc) Emrick, Eddie Olczyk and analyst Ray Ferraro. That includes video of the commentators introducing games with Emrick and Olczyk, not to mention more than 35,000 lines of audio recorded for the game.

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Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty (left) and Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly play a hockey video game in Toronto on Sept 4, 2014. It took the broadcasters 13 to 14 sessions, each seven to eight hours, to do it. Game designers also borrowed from their counterparts at EA’s UFC game, although not for the fighting part. Instead they shared technology on improving facial animation. Player ratings in the game are calculated by a pro scout, with the numbers updated as the season wears on. “All the players we work with always want to be a little faster, a little stronger. a little quicker as well,’’ Ramjagsingh said. “Everyone wants to be a little bit better than their rating.’’ Winger Justin Bailey, a secondround draft pick headed to the Buffalo Sabres’ camp, reached out to find out his rating, only to lament his defensive number, according to Ramjagsingh. Bailey will have to play a shift in the league before he gets into the game. Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby boasts the highest rating in NHL 15. You’d think developers like Ramjagsingh, having designed the game, would be unbeatable. But he admits to losing to Maple Leafs forward James van Riemsdyk, considered one of the best NHLers at the hockey video game. “He plays all the time. He’s good.’’ Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly, who took part in the EA event, wasn’t

‘The Sims’ series aspires to greatness and fails with fourth installment GAME REVIEW BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — I knew I’d have issues with The Sims 4 the moment I realized it wasn’t possible to buy a dishwasher for the fabulous couple I’d created to live their virtual little lives to the fullest in Oasis Springs, one of the game’s two idyllic neighbourhoods. The cost wasn’t a concern. I was flush with Simoleons — the game’s goofy currency — from selling their novels and masterpieces in the mail. It’s that the oh-so-convenient appliance was among dozens of features the developers had left out of the latest edition of Electronic Arts’ virtual dollhouse franchise. Despite crafting Oasis Springs’ next Jackie Collins and Damien Hirst, my couple was resigned to scrubbing their dishes in a sink. It’s at that point I knew Sims 4 had let me — and Alma and Jimbo — down. The problem with The Sims 4 (Electronic Arts, for PC, $59.99) is that after nearly 15 years, Sims fans are keenly aware of EA’s business model of later releasing a dozen expansion packs. It’s been a successful formula for the quirky life simulator series, one that now feels cruelly antiquated in the era of downloadable instant gratification. Despite that monumental deficiency, this Sims is remarkably more intuitive at the start. The developers at Maxis have made it easier than ever to get a household up and running by introducing streamlined tools to craft dysfunctional virtual cartoons, as well as build their homes. The controls are totally fluid, whether you want to stretch a Sim’s waistline or living room. Unlike their predecessors, this breed of smarter, more emotional Sims are able to multitask and strive for various aspirations, ranging from finding a soul mate to becoming a bestselling author. When big aspirations are achieved or more simple whims are fulfilled, Sims are now granted points for much-needed rewards, like the ability to skip meals or get promoted more quickly at work. It would be awesome — if it all flawlessly worked. In my review copy of Sims 4, I ran into many unforgiveable glitches, such as Sim babies resembling Freddy Kruger and Sims awkwardly swapping chairs while gathered around a table. In one instance, a bizarre Rip Van Winkle goof caused all of my neighbours to age faster when I wasn’t controlling them. They later died. That last bug was enough to drive me to scream Simlish — the game’s goofy language — at my laptop. With such snags and so many features introduced in the previous three entries left out this time, there’s an unshakeable feeling while playing The Sims 4 that even though the Sims have evolved, something still isn’t quite right about them, and it ain’t just their dishpan hands. Two stars.

surprised at his teammate’s gaming prowess. “Well he’s a nerd, so yeah,’’ he said, tongue in cheek. Ramjagsingh and other designers regularly take on the world’s best players online to see what they do with the game, often discovering gamers pull off moves they never thought possible. “Literally 10-year-old kids light me up,’’ he said. He may not like losing, but will put up with it for the information he gains from it. Developers also monitor social media closely to find out what their audience is thinking. “I’ll take feedback from anybody because it makes the game better. If you’re thinking it, that means someone else out there is thinking it as well,’’ Ramjagsingh said. Rielly, 20, gives the new NHL title a thumbs-up. “I love it,’’ said Rielly, a casual gamer who likes to play Call of Duty with Leaf teammates Jake Gardiner and Tyler Bozak. Playing the virtual Leafs, Rielly was down 4-2 after two periods to Montreal and Habs forward Max Pacioretty at the EA event before they were summoned to a nearby motion capture session. Wearing his gaming heart on his

sleeve, Rielly watched captain Dion Phaneuf cough up the puck on the screen for one Montreal goal before replacing goalie Jonathan Bernier with James Reimer. The 25-year-old Pacioretty, who scored twice against Rielly in their virtual showdown, was also impressed by the new version. “It’s amazing,’’ he said. “If my parents walked behind me during a replay of that (game) they would think they’re watching a hockey game. It just shows how far video games have come,’’ he added. Pacioretty’s in-game rating was an 89 but he didn’t much like his speed number. “Tomorrow, I’ll work on my speed,’’ he said. Patrice Bergeron, the game’s cover athlete, and Boston teammate Brad Marchand, both step out of character in ads for NHL 15. Bergeron offers up a spoken word bit “NHL 15 is my new endeavour,’’ says Bergeron. “Hold my calls, for like for ever’’ — while Marchand, known as the Little Ball of Hate, sings a song called “I Want to Marry NHL 15.’’ “I would say the director did a fantastic job,’’ Ramjagsingh said. ``We heard from the Bruins and they were amazed we were able to get them out of their shell like that.’’

Despite discord, game creators seek more mature storytelling in games BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SEATTLE — For many of the game designers showing off their latest creations at the recent Penny Arcade video game expo in Seattle, the push to feature more mature storytelling has been one of their most significant challenges. “We are changing as a medium,” said Richard Dansky, a writer who has worked on several Tom Clancy games, in a talk called You’re So Mature! Is Storytelling in Games Coming of Age? While recognizing there have been serious-minded games going back to the days of 1980s text-based adventures, Dansky said an unstoppable evolution is afoot in the industry — an evolution that has sparked recent online feuding between fans, bloggers and developers. “We are throwing open new doors and exploring new territory in ways that are advancing faster and obviously making some people unhappy,” he said. “We can’t just say, ’They have to deal with it.’ They’re letting us know they’re unhappy in ways that are reprehensible. It’s up to us to keep reinforcing and pushing for change.” Over the past 50 years, the interactive medium once considered merely child’s play has gained both financial and cultural significance, but a disparity persists, as evidenced on the floor of the Seattle expo, known as PAX Prime. There, the likes of the kid-friendly, cartoony Pokemon icon Pikachu loomed over gamers firing virtual guns and slashing virtual throats in Far Cry 4 and Assassin’s Creed. “I think it’s important not to lose track that games tackling serious subjects have been woven into the DNA of the industry since the beginning,” said Dansky. “We’ve always had people who’ve attempted to use this medium for more than just ’shoot ’em in the face.’ I think what’s happening now is unprecedented access to consumers and the

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Fans dressed in costume pose for a photograph, while waiting in anticipation to play the action-packed Wii U game Hyrule Warriors as part of an event during PAX Prime 2014 on Aug. 30, 2014 in Seattle. A Panel during PAX Prime discussed storytelling in videogames and a shift to catering to a more mature audience. awareness the Internet allows us.” Ryan Payton, the head of game studio Camouflaj who previously worked on the Metal Gear Solid and Halo series, said he had to balance the financial rigours of game development with his personal desire to explore a mature topic while crafting the mobile game Republique, which casts players as a hacker guiding a woman through a dystopia where individuality is banned. “My end goal is to not only make enough money to keep the business going and our 25 employees well fed,” said Payton. “It’s also that I know, through our game, we could touch millions — if not possibly tens of millions — of people in all parts of the world and get them to think seriously about surveillance infrastructures, whether they’re corporate or governmental.” While indie games have long been the biggest sector of the industry to tackle sociopolitical topics like diversity, personal

freedom, mental health and sexual identity, developers at PAX Prime said that line of thinking has come to many mainstream games in recent years, pointing to The Last of Us and The Walking Dead: The Game as examples of titles that took such risks. Toiya Kristen Finley, a writer who recently worked on a mobile game called “Fat Chicken,” which light-heartedly looks at the issue of factory farming, said the most difficult topic for game designers to confront has been sexual abuse. She chastised the PlayStation 3 game Beyond: Two Souls for limiting interactivity during a scene that dealt with a sexual assault at a bar. “I’m not saying you can’t have that content, but I think it’s a problem when it’s shortcut character development,” said Finely. “It’s often used to toughen a character up, but it just doesn’t work that way. When you experience trauma, it can take years of healing. It’s a long process. It’s disrespecting to the character and players who’ve been through that, as well.”

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In love with another man’s girlfriend Dear Annie: I am a 21-year-old college student. I have found someone I am really close to and would love to have a relationship with. The problem is, she is already in a relationship with someone else. We worked together for two years and MITCHELL became best & SUGAR friends. Unfortunately, she left the job to focus on school. We still talk, and I always ask myself whether I should tell her how I truly feel and risk tarnishing the friendship. Should I just be happy the way things are? — Trouble in the Ville Dear Trouble: It is bad form to go after someone who is already attached. So our recommendation is to leave things alone and enjoy the friendship. However, should she break up with

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her boyfriend, that would be an OK time to express your feelings. You already understand that she may not feel the same way and the friendship could suffer as a result, but if you are both unattached, you may as well give it a try. You never know. Dear Annie: I am a senior citizen, and I have a problem with being touched. Why do people think they can greet me with a hug? Smokers ask whether you mind if they smoke, so why can’t huggers ask before hugging? I don’t mean to sound rude, but what can I do about this? — Touchy Senior Citizen Dear Touchy: A great many people do not like to be hugged, especially by vague acquaintances. When you see someone approaching with arms out, it’s perfectly OK to take a step back, put your hand out and say politely, “Sorry. I’m not a hugger. But it’s nice to see you.” As people get to know you, they will respect your preference automatically. Please be patient. Dear Annie: I am writing in regard to the letter from “California Grand-

HOROSCOPES Friday, Sept. 12 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Jennifer Hudson, 32; Jason Statham, 46; Emmy Rossum, 27 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Today you will be sensitive to others’ needs. You might be a bit day dreamy as well, so be mindful that this might lead you to over promise with others. Your feelings migh t become very LARISA MAIRA intense for no OZOLINS reason at all and this will allow for greater clarity to emerge as you progress forward with your goals. All in all, it will be a pleasant day, and this will show to everyone you meet. HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, this year will prove to be just what you need to attract the perfect allies to you in order to accomplish your goals with creative projects going forward. If you are single and looking, there is a great possibility that you attract a deep romantic connection to you. You will have the right frame of mind and will be able to attract the best opportunities for yourself.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Today will offer you pleasant feelings at work and throughout your daily life. There will still be a strong pull on your intuitive and today is the day to listen to that inner voice, it will guide you well. All in all, it will be a great day, so go out and enjoy! TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You will be feeling great today. This will, no doubt, welcome in a new perspective on life with your significant relationships, either business or romantic, that perhaps you have yet to tap into. Family issues will almost seem to resolve themselves today. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Today you will be seen as someone who is very much in touch with the pulse of what is going on globally and within your career. There is a surprise coming into play for you soon, so be aware that whatever you feel is going on under your nose will surface tomorrow. CANCER (June 21-July 22): There will be a greater awareness of you with friends as you work towards your dreams. Take every opportunity to work with others now. Interactions will be great and greater help and clarity will come into play for you. Visions of how things can be will make you smile. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): After a wonderful day yesterday, today will highlight an even greater emphasis on your public status and life. Great news is just around the corner, so be aware that your perspective today will change. Allow for all joy to enter your life and you’ll find true value within yourself.

ma.” Grandma was displeased with the conduct of her 13-year-old granddaughter, who just graduated middle school and didn’t invite her to the graduation. Grandma wanted to know whether she could revoke an offer she made to pay the girl $5,000 if she graduated high school with all Bs or better. Your response, which began with, “It’s your money. You can do whatever you like with it,” may be legally incorrect. Grandma made an offer, and if the granddaughter accepted the offer, a valid contract was created at that moment, and Grandma can no longer revoke it. If granddaughter performs, Grandma is obligated to pay her. If she doesn’t pay up, the granddaughter can sue for breach of contract. The fact that it may have been an oral contract is not the issue. In this type of scenario, oral contracts are binding. Nor is the fact that this is a minor child an issue. Minors may enter into contracts, and the right of revocation rests with the minor, not the adult. Normally with these types of con-

tracts, it would be Grandma’s word against the granddaughter’s. But Grandma just admitted making the offer in the newspaper, so the contract exists. The moral of the story is, be careful what you promise the kids. It can have binding legal ramifications. It’s a good thing Grandma didn’t promise her a car. — Florida Lawyer Dear Florida: What a world. Fortunately for Grandma, letters in our column are anonymous, and there are dozens, if not thousands, of grandparents who make such promises to their grandchildren. So it’s still Grandma’s word against the granddaughter’s that this letter came from her. Nonetheless, we don’t believe Grandma should rescind the offer. It was for grades, not behaviour, and she should keep her word.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): As you work towards your goals, you’ll notice that more and more new individuals will enter your life. They are there to help you and create deeper passion for you. What you stand for today will create a new life for you, a brand new perspective is just on the horizon now! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Today will be very interesting for you, not only will it be good, you’ll attract others who can help you bring out your true self more. Any issues that are being felt will have a surprising and pleasant outcome by tomorrow. So need not worry about that, enjoy yourself today! SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Those on a professional level will be extremely generous with you today. Try to focus your self-expression to be more inspiring than dreamy, and all will work out just fine. Really, everyone you meet today will have an air of generosity and will share pleasant feelings. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your perspective on daily life and work, and even your health, will be bright and positive today. Finances should be coming along nicely and you are attracting and working towards creating more harmony through organizing

your work space appropriately. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today will offer you much acceptance so, acknowledge your wisdom and share your truth. The generosity of others will not go unnoticed today, and you will be quite blessed with the deep connections that have established. Share your passion, don’t become too intense! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your focus will be on home life today. It will allow for greater depth with those close relationships in your life. Try to allow for some of the intensity brewing for you on a subconscious level to emerge slowly. Others will be open and generous, letting loose will be easy. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You will communicate in a very sensitive and compassionate way today. There is definitely an air of generosity and abundance coming in for you with your health, work, and daily life. Perhaps, someone is going to give you advice that will help you and your spouse. Larisa Maira Ozolins is an internationally syndicated astrologer and columnist. Her column appears daily in the Advocate.

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