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BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF The federal government says more appointments will be made to the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench “in due course.” The response to an Advocate query, an email from Justice Canada, comes a day after charges were stayed in a home invasion case when a Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench justice ruled that the accused had been denied due process because it took 27 months for the case to get to trial. On Tuesday morning, Clarissa Lamb, spokesperson for Justice Minister Peter McKay, said the government has made more than 600 judicial appointments since 2006. “In Economic Action Plan 2014, our government committed to the creation of two federally appointed judicial positions in Alberta,” she wrote in an email. “Appointments will be made in due course,” Lamb said in another email later Tuesday. “These additional positions will reduce delays to ensure that cases are heard in a timely matter and that serious charges are not dropped because of hearing delays.” Alberta Justice said on Monday the province needs 12 more Queen’s Bench justices to have the same number per capita as B.C. Justice Canada has appointed six Alberta Queen’s Bench justices in 2014, according to its website. Two of those appointments were replacements for justices who had been appointed to the Alberta Court of Appeal and one was for a justice who had died. The other three appointments were replacements for justices who had chosen to become supernumerary or part-time judges. While three justices went part time, three new justices were appointed to full-time positions. Justice John Little replaced Justice Colleen Kelly, who chose to become a supernumerary judge in May. That Queen’s Bench position was based in Calgary, but was transferred to Red Deer on May 12, 2014, giving the Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench its third justice. According to Alberta Justice, the province has the fewest Queen’s Bench justices per capita in the country with about one justice per 61,925 people. “In order for Alberta to be on par with the next lowest jurisdiction — B.C. — the federal government would have to appoint an additional 12 judges,” read a statement from Josh Stewart, press secretary for Alberta Justice Minster Jonathan Denis.

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When City of Red Deer firefighters arrived at 127 Inglewood Drive, the fire was fully involved and flames could be seen erupting from the roof, said deputy fire chief Greg Adair. The fire crews were able to keep the fire from spreading to adjacent homes; however, the home to the east sustained substantial damage to the exterior. BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Fire destroyed one home on Inglewood Drive and damaged another two homes located on either side on Tuesday afternoon. Greg Adair, deputy fire chief with Red Deer Emergency Services, said the house at 127 Inglewood Drive was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived after the 911 came in at 4:32 p.m. “The residents were in the house when the fire started. There were five people in the house. They safely all evacuated,” Adair said on Tuesday at the scene. He said flames were coming out of the roof and it took fire crews time to get them under control. Crews were almost done shooting water onto the house to knock out hot spots at 5:30 p.m. “Fortunately the fire did not progress into the house to the east. The potential to spread into that house was pretty good.” If there had been a strong wind during the fire, more homes could have been affected, he said.

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Province working on response plan to Ebola outbreak BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF The Ebola outbreak in West Africa has the province working on a response to protect Albertans. The last time Alberta put its pandemic plan into action was for the 2009 influenza pandemic after the international outbreak of swine flu or H1N1. “There are elements of that plan that we’ve reinforced with both Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services over the last couple of weeks,”

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NEARLY $1 BILLION NEEDED TO STOP EBOLA: UN D5 Dr. James Talbot, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, said on Tuesday, the day after the federal government announced a $2.5-million donation in protective equipment, such as gloves, respiratory masks, face shields and gowns in response to the Ebola outbreak. “Until the outbreak in Africa is brought under control, we’re not going to be completely safe.” So far there has never been a case

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of Ebola in Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada says the risk to Canadians is low. Ebola causes hemorrhagic fever in humans and animals and can lead to internal bleeding and organ failure. It is often fatal. Talbot said Canada and Alberta have excellent medical systems. “Alberta Health Services runs a first-rate operation and we have great public health so we’re reasonably well protected.” He said the province is constantly reviewing and renewing its approach to all sorts of hazards. Its pandem-

ic plan looks at who does what, and makes sure occupational health and safety, infection control and prevention, public health, acute care hospitals, and emergency management services all work as an integrated, coordinated team. “Ebola is slightly different from influenza because, thankfully, it isn’t transmitted by respiratory route, with what we call aerosol. It’s mainly by personal contact and infected material.”

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Kids & Company opens in Red Deer The CEO of Kids & Company was in Red Deer Tuesday to mark the opening of her new day care in Clearview Market Square. Story on PAGE B1

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FIRE: Home a complete write-off

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG — Jury duty is a serious thing, but one Winnipeg woman says when she got a summons recently to show up in court, she thought it was a joke. Sophie Nemis is 97 years old. She says when her lawyer contacted her to say he had received a notification on her behalf, she thought maybe they got the wrong person. But Nemis, who likes to watch “Judge Judy” on television, is not one to shy away from her responsibilities and says she is willing to help. Her son, Dan Nemis, says he has no doubt his mother is intellectually capable of serving as a member of a jury, but he worries about her physical abili-

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Flames did burn the side of 123 Inglewood Drive, to the east. Some of the siding on the house to the west, at 131 Inglewood Drive, melted from the heat. “It was so hot here,” said Albert Briones, who lives in the neighbourhood and was one of about 50 people gathered across the street watching the firefighters work. Briones said people don’t expect homes that are only a few years old to go up in flames. Adair said the middle house was a complete write-off. Most of the burned, exterior walls were still standing, but the roof was gone. A vehicle parked inside the front-attached garage was destroyed and a car in the driveway was also damaged. Adair said the cause of the fire, and where the fire originated, was under investigation. “There’s so much fire damage, we won’t put our crews in this house for safety reasons. They will be on scene for quite a while ensuring all the hot spots are out, ensuring it’s safe, investigating the house.” Joanna Matyka, who lives in Inglewood, said she saw thick, brown smoke in the sky as she was driving home from work and she could tell it was serious fire. She felt bad for the people who lost their home. Coincidently, her four-year-old twins Natalia and Lukasz, happened to be wearing their Halloween costumes so they came dressed as firefighters to the scene of the fire.

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Hundreds of Grade 5 boys sprint from the start line at Heritage Ranch Tuesday as they begin their three-km run to Bower Ponds. Several hundred students from Red Deer area schools take part in the annual event, competing against other runners from their grade level.

Home invasion charges against three individuals were stayed Monday in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench by Justice Monica Bast. Originally arrested in May 2012, it took 27-and-a-half months for their trial to start. When it did, defence counsel made an application for a stay of proceedings because of the length of time it had taken. That motion was granted. Outside of court, defence counsel said the delay was because of a lack of justices. The matter had been set for trial in October 2013. However, it was double-booked with another trial and the home invasion case needed to find a new day. A stay of proceedings means the accused are no longer being prosecuted, but the Crown can bring the charges back within one year. Home invasion charges can result in up to a 10-year sentence. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

EBOLA: Spread through contact with body fluids Ebola is spread through direct contact with infected body fluids. Talbot said the Public Health Agency of Canada is co-ordinating what kind of responses the provinces and territories would be prepared to make to the international effort.

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He said some health-care workers within Alberta have volunteered to go to countries affected in West Africa to help out. Participation has been done on an individual basis. Talbot recommended that members of the public not travel to affected areas unless absolutely necessary. If they have to go, they should register with the federal government. The federal government has issued travel health notices due to Ebola for Nigeria, Liberia, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Democratic Republic of Congo and Senegal. Across Canada, systems are in place to identify and prevent the spread of serious infections like Ebola, including monitoring and tracking infectious diseases and administering the Quarantine Act at all points of entry into Canada 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To date, Canada has contributed over $5 million in support of humanitarian, security and public health interventions to address the spread of the Ebola virus in West Africa. A mobile lab unit, based in Sierra Leone and staffed by Public Health Agency of Canada workers was sent to provide laboratory diagnostic support to help identify those infected. Canada also donated 800 to 1,000 doses of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus-based vaccine, an experimental vaccine for the Ebola virus. Talbot said community organizations in Alberta have been asking what they can do to help and countries impacted say the best way is to donate money so they can buy what they need nearby. The Canadian Red Cross is one the charities working with communities affected by the Ebola virus. Donations can be made to its International Disaster Relief Fund. For information, visit www. redcross.ca. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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A respiratory virus that has been sending children in the U.S. to hospital has arrived in Central Alberta with two confirmed cases. Alberta Health confirmed 18 out of 100 mostly hospital cases since Sept. 1 tested positive for enterovirus D-68. Calgary had 10 cases, Edmonton had five and there was one case in Northern Alberta. Dr. James Talbot, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, said the virus is not causing concern in Alberta, but testing was undertaken because of the increased cases in the United States. “The major concern would be if it was causing significantly increased numbers of people to show up in hospital. We’re not seeing that. The spike we have at this point is the same we’ve seen in previous years. We’re going to monitor the situation to make sure it stays that way,” Talbot said on Tuesday. He said Alberta doesn’t routinely test for D-68, which usually causes fairly mild cold-like symptoms that last three to seven days depending on the child’s health. It can be worse for those with respiratory problems like asthma. “In the case of an asthmatic, it could trigger a number of asthmatic attacks or make a single attack go on much longer.” In severe cases, it causes breathing problems, wheezing, and their lips could turn blue. Adults with respiratory problems can also be susceptible, but the virus doesn’t hit them as hard, Talbot said. “(D-68) is something we’re monitoring. We will go back and take look at samples that we had from before Sept. 1 and try and determine how long it’s been in the province.” He recommended parents encourage their children to wash their hands before they eat and after they’ve been in public, cover their mouth when they sneeze or cough, and discard contaminated tissues quickly. Sick children should stay out of school and day cares to prevent passing on the virus. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Gone with the wind GOVERNMENT AIR FLEET TO BE SOLD BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — The Alberta government’s controversial fleet of airplanes will soon be gone with the wind, Premier Jim Prentice announced Tuesday. Prentice said the first decision of his new cabinet was to sell the fourplane fleet that had become a public relations millstone around the neck of the Progressive Conservative government. “Effective immediately, the premier and ministers will be expected to fly commercial as the primary method of transportation,” Prentice told a legislature news conference. He said the government is now looking to tender a contract to a charter air service. While it’s important government members have access to remote areas, Prentice said “the ownership of a fleet of aircraft, the operation of a fleet of aircraft, is not necessarily the most appropriate way.” Other family members will still be allowed on government plane trips but under tight rules. “They (the flights) are for government business, they are for government employees,” said Prentice. “If a spouse is required because the spouse was invited as part of official business, then the spouse will be permitted.” The planes had become symbols of waste, excess and entitlement that brought down former PC premier Alison Redford in March. She quit the top job as public opinion polls plummeted and ahead of a reported caucus and party revolt. Last month, auditor general Merwan Saher reported that Redford had used the “aura of power” of the premier’s office to take the planes for personal trips for herself, her pre-teen daughter, and her daughter’s friends. He said Redford’s staff even booked phantom passengers on the planes so that Redford could fly solo.

BRIEF RCMP investigate after farmer’s tractor filled with oilseed WILLINGDON— Nothing runs like a John Deere farm tractor — unless its fuel tank is filled with canola seed. RCMP say they got a call from a farmer near Willingdon, Alta., about his tractor that was parked in a field east of Edmonton. Police say someone apparently drained the fuel from the tractor and then filled the tank and other parts of the machine with oilseed. RCMP are treating it as a case of mischief.

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A government of Alberta airplane is shown in a handout photo. The Alberta government’s controversial fleet of airplanes will soon be gone with the wind, Premier Jim Prentice announced Tuesday. Government MLAs also used the planes to fly to political events under the guise of official government business. Saher said the bottom line showed that the fleet cost $3.9 million more than comparable alternatives in 2012. Alberta’s Air Transportation Service has 13 pilots and support staff operating three Beechcraft King Air planes and a 30-seat Dash 8. Operating costs have been pegged at about $9.5 million a year. The move affects 27 union jobs, and Prentice says while he’s not sure what will happen to these employees, they will be treated as “humanely” as possible. Redford is now out of politics al-

together. She quit her job as MLA for Calgary-Elbow ahead of the auditor general’s report. She has never publicly commented on the controversy except to say “mistakes were made.” Opposition politicians were quick Tuesday to sarcastically thank Prentice for adopting their policies to sell the fleet. “It is just too bad the PCs only decide to do the right thing when they find themselves in danger of losing power,” Liberal Leader Raj Sherman said in a news release. The flights were only one of the spending scandals that led to Redford’s ouster, which led to the party voting in Prentice to replace her.

RCMP say remains of Rainbow Lake man charged missing Montreal man found in collision west of Ottawa; in Banff National Park Quebec woman killed BANFF — The remains of a Montreal man have been found in Banff National Park 18 months after he was reported missing. The body of Michael Morrissette was found by a search team that had been looking for another missing person in a remote mountain range. Alberta RCMP say the remains had been there for a considerable amount of time. Morrissette, who was 21, was reported missing in March of 2013. Investigators have notified his next of kin. A cause of death will be determined by the Calgary medical examiner’s office.

RENFREW, Ont. — An Alberta man is facing charges in connection with a collision in Ontario that left a Quebec woman dead. Police say the collision happened Monday night near Renfrew, west of

Prentice and his new cabinet were sworn in Monday. Redford’s staff, it was revealed after her resignation as premier, had also been building for her a pricey penthouse retreat on top of a government building, modelled after the swank Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington, D.C. The project was hastily cancelled in January, resulting in a slapdash floor plan of meeting rooms next to showers. Prentice said Tuesday he can live with that. “I’m not sure why we’d have a shower next to a meeting room,” he said. “But if it’s been wired and plumbed for that purpose, then I guess it’s going to stay that way because I don’t intend to spend any public money changing it.” Ottawa (on Highway 17). It’s alleged an eastbound pickup truck pulling a trailer went through a red light and struck a northbound car in the intersection. The driver of the car, Deborah Smith, 46, of Campbell’s Bay, Que., died at the scene. The truck driver wasn’t injured. Denis Levy, 47, of Rainbow Lake, Alta., is charged with careless driving and failing to stop for a red light, and he will appear in court on Nov. 14.

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Harper in election mode NO SIGN THE PRIME MINISTER INTENDS TO RESIGN AT THE END OF THIS MANDATE On a day when the House of Commons reopened after a three-month break, the prime minister picked a venue a stone’s throw from Parliament Hill to preach to the converted. Part state-ofthe-government address and part electoral call to arms, the lecture that Stephen Harper delivered to a Conservative crowd essentially made up of his own party’s staffers and MPs was an exCHANTAL tended version HÉBERT of his summer stump speech, with one significant variation. The text came free of nominal attacks on his opposition rivals. The names of NDP and Liberal leaders Thomas Mulcair and Justin Trudeau did not come up a single time. Harper’s rhetoric was also rebalanced to make the government’s economic record — predictably the centrepiece of his reelection bid — more inclusive and less partisan. The inference is that it is the fruits of the hard work of Canadians and not merely the Conservative legacy that stands to be squandered by the opposition parties. Harper’s single-minded focus on the government’s record — including a lengthy but essentially par-for-thecourse segment on foreign affairs — suggests that there has been a belated shift in the thinking of Conservative strategists. Having spent months on attack mode only to enter a pre-election year behind the Liberal party, it seems they have come to the conclusion that they need to reintroduce Harper to voters more than they need to continue to try to pre-emptively destroy Trudeau’s public persona. In a recent Abacus poll, Harper scored more poorly than his main rivals in virtually every leadership category, with the poorest marks earned for attitude. Timed as it was to set the tone for the last fall sitting of Parliament of this mandate, Monday’s speech served the dual purpose of setting the table for the Conservative re-election bid and also of dampening the fires — or in this case the embers — of speculation as to Harper’s political future. For in delivering that speech, the prime minister implicitly took a pass on the last best window to announce

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that he will not be leading his party in next year’s election. As of now, the odds of an orderly pre-election transition to a different Conservative leader will lengthen dramatically with every passing week. In theory, Harper could still decide to call it quits before the next campaign. Some of his predecessors left much later in the pre-writ period. In his day, Brian Mulroney did not grace successor Kim Campbell with more than a few months to make her mark before she had to face voters. Mulroney’s mandate was in its fifth year when he resigned. Pierre Trudeau also allowed the fourth anniversary of his return to power to pass — albeit by only a few days — before he took his now famous

walk in the snow in 1984. But neither Mulroney nor Trudeau could be said to have created the optimal conditions for a successful passing of the torch. The Conservative Party has always been more of a collection of contrarian chapels than a united church. When it does come, the campaign to replace Harper will be a competitive and potentially divisive affair. Until then, it is far from certain that Harper’s latest signal that he is not going anywhere soon will put an end to covert preparations for his succession. But it should ensure that they remain well below the surface until the election. After all, if his fifth election bid should fail next year or even come

short of a majority, the Conservatives could be plunged into a leadership campaign soon after. If there ever was a pre-election year when a prime minister needs all hands on deck, it is at the tail end of a third consecutive mandate. Like Trudeau and Mulroney, Harper after a decade in power has become a lightning rod for all that voters do not like about his government. All the more the reason under the circumstances to focus the party and the caucus’s mind on the upcoming uphill battle for re-election. The last, or next to last, act in Harper’s political career — depending on the 2015 election result — is underway. Chantal Hébert is a syndicated Toronto Star national affairs writer.

How to build a great city to live in BY ROBERT MCGARVEY SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE The twin gods of transport and commerce have dominated urban planning for nearly a century. Today, a micropolitan revolution is sweeping across the urban landscape, challenging these deities and, in the process, improving the livability of our cities, large and small. Which cities are the best examples of this phenomenon? Vancouver and Montreal are the two Canadian cities that regularly appear in global reports as best places to live. Both these metropolises share many qualities of micropolitan communities: they rank high in terms of livability and have something unique that sets them apart from other communities. Vancouver is a city of outstanding natural beauty with its proximity to snow-capped mountains, rivers and the Pacific Ocean. Montreal, on the other hand, is known for its unique cultural blend of French and Anglo culture. Montreal’s old world charm is immediate and captivating. Both of these cities have identifiable (and very walkable) downtown cores that create a comfortable and appealing urbanity. But you might be surprised to learn that many smaller communities throughout North America are emerging as Best Places; they’re doing so by changing the way they organize themselves, deliberately designing along micropolitan lines. The best micropolitan communities tend to be compact and work hard to combine a cultivated urbanity with human scale livability. Consider that the optimal size of a micropolitan community (urban neighbourhood or small city) is between 15,000 and 25,000 people.

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What makes a good micropolitan community? The better micropols celebrate their history and make the arts a central part of their identity. For instance, Stratford, Ont. (pop. 30,080), ranks as one of Canada’s best micropols. The city positioned itself as the Arts Capital of Canada and has made a virtue of its connection to Stratford-UponAvon, home of the famous playwright William Shakespeare. The Canadian Stratford has North America’s most celebrated Shakespeare festival, its own summer music festival, and has deliberately cultivated its central core as home to a vibrant local art scene. Sedona, Ariz. (pop. 17,000), consistently ranks in the top 10 best small cities in the United States. Sedona describes itself as quiet and comfortable, but has also cultivated a world-class art scene with several classical orchestras and impressive jazz music clubs; it has its own film school, arts centre and is the home of over 500 resident artists and 40 art galleries. The best micropols are deliberately ‘out of the box’ on civic engagement. For example, Dickinson, N.D. (pop. 17,010), provides its residents with a wide variety of amenities, including a new public safety centre for the police and fire departments where local residents and school children go to learn about civic responsibility and to see how the various services work to protect the city. Preserving historic buildings and creating walkable central cores is a characteristic of micropolitan communities. Cities as diverse as Traverse City, Mich., Rimouski, Que. and Dawson Creek, B.C., rank as Best Places based on their commitment to preserving their cultural assets. Traverse City has committed to an ongoing transformation of a former state hospital into a village of shops, restaurants, homes and offices. The

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village development includes the renovation of century-old buildings across a nearly 500-acre expanse of forest and meadow on the city’s western edge. Future plans for the development include turning a series of cathedral barns into concert venues, farmers markets and special event spaces. Making a virtue of necessity is also part of the micropolitan package. Alexandria, Minn. (pop. 11,057), has made a virtue of its relative isolation. Instead of lamenting its isolation, Alexandria packaged its nearby woodlands and parks as opportunities for year-round recreation, including fishing, hunting, bicycling and ice-skating. The city made a commitment to recreation; cyclists, runners and inline skaters use the 80-km Central Lakes Trail, which connects Alexandria to three nearby cities and winds past parks, farms, wetlands and lakes. The micropolitan revolution is changing the face of urban living. Although the larger cities get most of the attention, the revolution is also taking place in smaller cities as well. Cities like Moose Jaw, Sask., Sault St. Marie, Ont., and Ville-de Saint-George, Que., are telling their stories to the world, supporting the arts and creating vibrant central cores. Rather than prioritizing transport efficiency and commercial necessity, these innovators are creating appealing living spaces on a human scale where residents can interact effortlessly as they dine, work and play. Robert McGarvey is an economic historian and cofounder of the Genuine Wealth Institute, an Albertabased think tank dedicated to helping businesses, communities and nations built communities of well-being. He is the author of The Creative Revolution, an historical guide to the future of capitalism. This column was supplied by Troy Media (see more at troymedia.com).

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LETTERS All Albertans should have a say; call election now So Jim Prentice has won the leadership of the Alberta Conservative Party. Oooo — there’s a big surprise! What I find particularly interesting is that he won the position with less than one per cent of eligible voters in Alberta. He got about 18,000 votes of the approximately 24,000 ballots that were cast. But that’s only 1 per cent of the total of 2.35 million eligible voters in Alberta. That’s astounding. The party governing our province only has per cent support of all of Alberta’s eligible voters. It also says to me that the supporters of this party are primarily from the higher income bracket of those eligible voters. Much like the Republicans in the U.S., whose main support comes from the rich one per cent of the country. And they wound up with a liberal government under Barack Obama! When you only get one per cent of the eligible voters turning out to select the leader of the sitting ruling party, it shows a real lack of confidence in that party. It also indicates we need a provincial election now instead of waiting until 2016. The spending antics of this government and the total disregard for the health and financial welfare of Alberta citizens warrants an early election. Prentice is the leader of the Conservative Party but does not hold a seat in the legislature. How can Prentice declare himself as the premier of the province if he doesn’t hold a seat? He hasn’t won anything. Why not let all the eligible Alberta voters decide whether we want the Conservatives to continue to rip us off under Prentice’s leadership? Let him take his chances in a complete political arena. Have an election now. To do anything less is not a real democracy. It’s nepotism. Albertans deserve better. Dale Stuart Red Deer

Why are we spending money to look after others’ strays? Re: the recent deaths and injuries suffered to rescue dogs in a trailer on Hwy 2: This is the third or fourth shipments of shelter dogs from the United States that keep coming into Alberta, especially Edmonton. If my memory serves me right, one load was even flown into Canada. Do we not have enough strays lo-

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cally that we have to import them? The shelters are always looking for donations as they are running out of room and need to expand, yet they keep bringing them in from out of country. Let the U.S. take care of it’s own stray pets. I’m sure the people are getting tired of donating to pet shelters so the shelter management can keep building more spaces. It looks like job protection more than the need of more space. We have a lot more places in our country to donate our money to instead of bringing in out-of-country pets. Yes, we hate to euthanize pets but sometimes it has to be done. Tom Skoreyko Red Deer

Quit using quality farmland for neighbourhoods Speaking as a farmer, I can see that society has no concern for the agricultural community, after reading the article in the Sept. 3, 2014, Advocate (Councillors excited by ‘naturally exquisite’ neighbourhood)! The City of Red Deer is covering some of the best farmland in Central Alberta with concrete and pavement. There aren’t a lot of areas that have a half to one metre of productive black soil and the city should look for less productive land for expansion. Oil brings “big bucks” but farmers feed the world! Linda La Grange Red Deer County

Health-care aides treated poorly I wrote about this previously and chickened out without a licence and I do not want to wear out my welcome, however ... the issues just are not going away on their own! Besides an hourly wage that pays lower than a lot of unskilled labour positions, the career position of homecare aide demands that aides provide a vehicle and our personal cellphones for the job without remuneration for the use of our personal items until tax season. We are expected to pre-call our clients before each visit on our own time and dime. We are not given sufficient information on the clients we attend to and type of homes we are about to encounter; many times it is a hostile environment, other times involving a contagious illness. However, our co-ordinators demand 24 hours notice before we have access to our schedule! Everyone but the em-

ployee gets information. What’s wrong with this picture? Home-care aides stationed in seniors facilities perform what used to be licensed practical nursing duties — without the wage or training. Our hours are constantly being altered and clients are added to our workloads, often without our knowing until the client is missed. Conduct that is a direct labour code violation: an employer is not to alter an employee’s rate of pay nor hours of work willy-nilly without a discussion and an agreement from the employee. Sometimes one longs for a union. Since when is an employee not entitled to know what their work week looks like so they can plan their personal lives accordingly? Not at this job. Office staff/management treats field staff like an inconvenience: “You need to make an appointment to come pick up a schedule,” and “We need 24 hours notice.” Excuse me? Field staff carry home support operations. If we all walk today, they are out of a job also. Formal training to become a care aide is popular because there is a high demand for health-care workers in this field. But to prospective students I say: It will get you a job but don’t expect to actually get paid worth anything at this point. Not until something changes and if there is no change, there is no change. I chose this career because I love helping people, but I think it’s time for all of us care aides to stand together and demand better — it’s time to help ourselves. Bailey Coltman Red Deer

PCs keep putting party before needs of the public I have a concern with where our province is going politically. Currently we have an unelected premier being sworn in, and a cabinet containing more unelected officials being assigned positions of significant power and influence. I’m no political scientist or historian, but this just seems so very wrong. I’m sure that at some point we’ll hear about byelections opening up to get these folks elected, but in the meantime I see them as operating without a mandate from Albertans. Additionally, if these individuals fail to get elected, does this invalidate every policy they may have introduced or voted on while occupying these positions?

I was disappointed that things had slid so far with Progressive Conservative MLAs being discovered in scandal after scandal, revealing a level of corruption (entitlement) that should never be tolerated in government. Public officials should be held to a higher standard, not provided the legal means to avoid any kind of responsibility. With that, I understand that there were choices for the PC Party of how to proceed after the resignation of the former premier. Were none of these choices able to accommodate an election and allow the voters to have some say in the future of our province? Why is it that what is best for the party is considered before what is best for Albertans? I believe that we’ve just seen another demonstration of PC Party ethics getting even worse. How politics is just a game to them, and to secure and maintain power by any means possible is all that matters to the PCs. I would like to think that serving as an MLA should be a noble occupation, a level of public service that exceeds the ordinary, and earns respect. Not just a position to be used for personal advantage, or that of your party supporters. Perhaps I’m just an idealist? Norman Wiebe Red Deer

Prompt, professional work by Sylvan RCMP officers A big thank you to Const. Martin Reed and Const. Mike Arnason for their very prompt and professional attendance to several break and enters on our stretch of cottages on Sylvan Lake. We feel very fortunate to have such a great rapport with the Sylvan Lake RCMP. These two members exemplify the best in policing — it was a very long and tiring day for both of them. In further conversation with the authorities, we have learned they have apprehended the suspects. Barbara A. Cumberland Red Deer

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Kids & Company opens in Red Deer BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Nobody can accuse Victoria Sopik of being an underachiever. As a mother, she raised eight children; as an entrepreneur, she built a national company. And Sopik managed to link the two pursuits. The CEO of Kids & Company was in Red Deer on Tuesday to mark the opening of her new day care in Clearview Market Square. With space for 135 children, from toddlers to preteens, the facility occupies the entire second floor of the commercial building at 8 Conway St. “This is one of the bigger centres,” said Sopik, whose company operates about 60 Kids & Company outlets from Vancouver Island to Nova Scotia. Five are in Alberta, including new additions in Red Deer and Cochrane. “Alberta’s been our best market in Canada, quite honestly.” Founded by Sopik and her business partner Jennifer Nashmi in Toronto in 2002, Kids & Company bears little resemblance to the home-based day cares that many parents are accustomed to. Web cams allow parents to watch their children remotely via computer or smartphone, and pro-

gramming includes pre-literacy and reading, artistic expression, physical activity and movement, science and exploration, music, French and sign language. Meals and snacks are prepared inhouse, and there are rooms for every age group, as well as common areas and a fenced outdoor play area. Sopik recalls the challenges she faced as a mother trying to balance the demands of parenthood and career. “It was a combination of having nannies and child-care centres. “I really wanted to be a working mom, but I obviously wanted to be able to put my children’s needs first.” She and Nashmi, who had three children of her own, modelled their first Kids & Company centre after an American day care that provided a backup child-minding service. They thought many parents would value a facility that would care for their children as and when needed. Flexibility became a key part of Kids & Company’s philosophy, with clients able to utilize its services as their own schedules dictated. “It could be two days a week or three days a week, or it could be eight days in a month,” said Sopik.

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Kids and Company founder and CEO Victoria Sopik, left, meets with Nicole Tolsma, centre, area director and Adrienne Casement Red Deer site director in the new location of Kids and Company at Clearview Market Square.

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Bringing some of the manufacturing process to the downtown Red Deer office Nova Chemicals has installed three large photo murals. Here communications consultant Jennifer Rookes walks past the one mural depicting the rail yards on the Joffre site. The other two murals photographed by Harley Hay show the ethylene 3 furnaces and the polyethylene 1 reactors. The Nova Chemicals offices are located in the Executive Place office building.

Ag innovation and technology on display As I write this, out my window the them, and enable the farmer to stack swathers are taking a snow-flattened them mushroom style, to maximize field of barley and turning it into fluffy yard space.Another Ag Innovation swaths, ready for the comhonor goes to Integrity Post bine. Structures of Okotoks, for the It’s a much different Perma-Column for post frame scene than one week ago, buildings. when the world was white These are precast conand winter was on the racrete columns, which are londar. But we didn’t skip fall ger lasting and still allow for after all, and that means a concrete foundation on a harvest is happening. post farm building. Good equipment is key, Rounding out the winand the implements have ners’ list is John Deere, for to be primed for their anits Interactive Combine Adnual time in the spotlight. justment. This enables the It’s amazing to see how combine operator to select DIANNE far harvest machines have a harvest priority and speciFINSTAD come. fy which performance issue Many now look more the machine should focus on: like a space shuttle than grain quality, straw condition a thresher! But that’s a or grain loss. By making the trademark of agriculture recommended adjustment, — ever-advancing technolfarmers can optimize comogy to help with the same basic task of bine efficiency during changing hargleaning the grain from the stalk. vest conditions. When harvest is over and the equipThe Ag Innovations committee is ment cleaned up and stored away, headed up by Innisfail’s Rod Bradfarmers enjoy seeing what’s new in shaw. He explained that they judge their agri-business realm at the annual the submitted ideas using a matrix to Agri-Trade show in Red Deer. compare and assess factors like labor While the equipment expo is all savings and safety. Bradshaw said the about innovations in agriculture, orga- committee does have a local bias, seeknizers also want to recognize some of ing out innovations that are a fit for the those ideas that are really a step for- farming systems in this region. ward, and help farmers find them on Bradshaw expects that in the future the show floor. they’ll be seeing more innovations in This year’s three Ag Innovation win- information processing than equipners have just been announced. ment. There’s got to be a better way to ma“I believe we’ll see more programs noeuvre and stack large round bales, for evaluating the information being and Haukass Manufacturing of Mort- generated on the farm,” said Bradlach, Sask. believes it has the ticket shaw. “It will help us better analyze with its Bale Grapples. The Rotating and make decisions. I see that as a big Grapple caught the judges’ eyes, as it area going forward. I hope we also see can pick up large bales, gently turn programs better adapted across equip-

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Industrial vacancy rates remain low BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Demand for industrial property in and around Red Deer may have eased slightly, suggests a recent survey of the market. But vacancy rates remain low. Soderquist Appraisals Ltd.’s annual industrial market survey, which was conducted in July and August, calculated the local vacancy rate at 3.64 per cent — up from 3.10 per cent in 2013 and 3.44 per cent in 2012. About 468,678 square feet of new industrial building space was added during the past year,

but only 236,619 square feet of this was absorbed. “I wouldn’t read too much into that,” said Mike Garcelon, CEO and senior appraiser with Soderquist. “I would expect a balanced market to be in the four to six per cent range, so it is a little bit tight.” Since 2011, said Garcelon, more than a million square feet of industrial building space has been added to the local inventory. That indicates that the market has continued to spur development. As for the lower absorption rate this year, he believes it reflects exception-

ally high rates in the preceding years. “I think what’s going on is in 2012 and 2013 we had a lot of pent-up demand from the recession.” The Soderquist survey considered 15 local industrial parks, plus a catchall category for stand-alone industrial lands. Government-owned property, such as the City of Red Deer’s public works yards, was excluded. “This is the first year we’ve had any space from Queens (Business Park) included,” said Garcelon, explaining that the survey is limited to completed buildings. Queens accounted for 404,775

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square feet of the additional space for 2014, with Clearview Industrial Park (40,212 square feet), McKenzie Industrial Park, Burnt Lake Business Park (38,079 square feet) and Edgar Industrial Park (47,043 square feet) other big contributors. “These numbers all show a very, very healthy, growing market with lots of demand,” said Garcelon of the survey’s findings. The full report can be found on Soderquist’s website at www.soderquist.ca, under “Studies.” hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

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Work is well underway on Centennial Village at Olds College. The 450-unit student residence, which is expected to be completed by next fall, will replace Frank Grisdale Hall. That nearly 50-year-old building is slated to be converted to other uses.

The 2014 edition of Agri-Trade is still seven weeks away, but attendees have received an early indication of where some interesting exhibitors can be found. Organizers of the annual farm equipment show have announced the winners of this year’s Ag Innovations awards. They are Integrity Post Structures of Okotoks, for its Perma-Column for post frame buildings; Haukass Manufacturing of Mortlach, Sask., for its Bale Grapples, which can be used on tractors to pick up large bales; and John Deere for its Interactive Combine Adjustment, which enables combine operators to select a harvest priority and specify the performance criteria to focus on: grain quality, straw condition or grain loss. “We received a wide variety of submissions from exhibitors this year, from livestock-related to information service analysis,” said Ag Innovations chair Rod Bradshaw. “It’s always exciting to see what’s coming down the pipe.” Agri-Trade show manager Dianne Smirl said each Ag Innovation winner will have a promotional video featured on the Agri-Trade website after Oct. 15th, and they will also be featured in the Agri-Trade show guide. This year, Agri-Trade will take place from Nov. 5 to 8 at Westerner Park.

Pension decision can come down to numbers ment from the pension? Receiving payments from your company pension is pretty straightforward. Usually your entitlement in a defined benefit pension is based on a formula which takes into account how long you worked at the company, your average salary, and a certain percentage (usually one to two per cent). The resulting calculation tells you how much you’ll receive on a monthly basis. Receiving a lump sum is a little more complicated. By taking the lump sum payout, you forfeit all your monthly payments from the pension. The lump sum is based on the present value (or commuted value) of the monthly pension payment that would have been received. The calculation makes assumptions about your life expectancy, inflation, and uses a discount factor to determine what the lump sum should be. The lump sum is supposed to represent what a lifetime of pension payments would be if they were received all at once in today’s dollars. So back to your question — should you take the lump sum or take the pension payment? Since the monthly payments from the pension are guaranteed, you need to consider the amount of the lump sum to help with your decision. Your tax rate, rate of return, time horizon and many other factors need to be considered when looking at these

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“Typically it takes about a year to fill up a centre,” said Sopik. Fees range from about $50 to $70 a day, depending on children’s ages and needs. Newborns to 12-year-olds are accepted. “We have over 40,000 families registered right now that use our services,” said Sopik. Kids & Company has expanded into the United States, with three centres in the Chicago area and new outlets planned for Boston and New York City. All of the centres are corporateowned. Sopik explained that this ensures quality is maintained. “We really, really like to have control over what’s going on.” Kids & Company also offers in-home elder care, with accredited health care providers on staff. Sopik said this need was identified early on, since many clients have aging parents as well as young children. Additional information about Kids & Company can be found online at www.kidsandcompany.com hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

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KIDS : Corporate clients The company also built relationships with corporate clients, which pay $5,000 a year for guaranteed child-care backup for their employees at any Kids & Company centre. “We have hundreds of corporate clients in Canada,” said Sopik, adding that this perk helps businesses attract and retain employees — especially mothers who left the workforce to have children. Employees of corporate clients typically pay their own child-care fees, but benefit from special rates and extras like free date nights and Christmas shopping days. Open since last week, the Red Deer Kids & Company is already caring for children.

options. Ultimately a qualified financial adviser should work with you to crunch some numbers and by doing so should be able to help you in the right direction. In some cases, you may only need to earn a consistent five per cent from the lump sum to provide a similar pension payment to last all the way to age 90. In other cases, your rate of return needs to be much higher. With this example, an investor who feels they can achieve five per cent or more on an annual basis would be inclined to take the lump sum. However, a risk-averse investor who is not comfortable in trying to earn five per cent would be better off taking the monthly payments. Once the math is done, you need to look at your personal preferences. Keep in mind the pension payment is guaranteed — that guarantee provides you the comfort of knowing that the money will always be there. Furthermore, by taking the payments, you may still qualify for dental and medical insurance through your employer. Some retirees prefer taking a lump

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sum as it’s much more likely to create an estate value. When you pass away, whatever value remains from that lump sum can be passed on to your beneficiaries, while the pension payment will end once your guarantee period is over. The thinking here is that you spent years saving this money through your company plan, so it should be passed on to your estate rather back to the company itself. The decision to take the lump sum value of your pension or the monthly payments can affect your financial security for the rest of your life. Weigh your options, do the math, and find some advice. Finally, congratulations on your upcoming retirement and all the best in your retired years! Happy investing, Derek Fuchs is a wealth adviser with ScotiaMcLeod in Red Deer, and a certified financial planner, financial management adviser and a fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute. He can be contacted at derek.fuchs@scotiamcleod.com.

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“Derek, I’m ready to retire and I need to decide whether to take regular monthly payments from my company pension, or get paid out a lump sum and invest on my own. What should I do? Retiring employees or employees who otherwise leave their jobs are often faced with a tough decision regarding their employee pensions. In many instances, companies will offer their employDEREK ees the choice FUCHS between taking their pension in a lump sum form or taking the pension in the form of a monthly payout. Unfortunately, very little support is given to the employee to help them make this choice, and as a result, much stress ensues. It’s important to discuss your personal situation with a qualified financial adviser prior to making a decision. That said, the decision really comes down to understanding the numbers. So, is one better off taking the lump sum or sticking with the monthly pay-

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 101.91 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 45.96 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.10 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . 12.13 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.67 Cdn. National Railway . . 51.55 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . . 80.72 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . 225.96 Capital Power Corp . . . . 27.90 Cervus Equipment Corp 19.80 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 53.48 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 54.78 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 33.07 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.48 General Motors Co. . . . . 33.71 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 19.93 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.20 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 53.89 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 72.92 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 39.50 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 12.23 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 58.82

Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.33 Tim Hortons . . . . . . . . . . 88.62 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.32 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 32.80 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 18.18 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 21.04 First Quantum Minerals . 23.00 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 27.78 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . 10.63 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 4.14 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.66 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 38.65 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.79 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 23.68 Energy Aeroflex . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.08 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 27.65 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 67.95 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.49 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 62.20 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 45.74 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 22.01 Canyon Services Group. 15.00 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 33.46 CWC Well Services . . . . . 0.96 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 24.96 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.60

Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 115.92 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.43 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 14.75 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 57.22 Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 19.64 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed higher Tuesday as traders awaited the outcome of this week’s meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve. The S&P/TSX composite index rose 27.98 points to 15,510.54. The loonie was up 0.66 of a cent to 91.16 cents US as the latest data showed that Canadian manufacturing sales in July handily beat analysts’ expectations. Statistics Canada said sales rose 2.5 per cent to $53.7 billion in July, exceeding the previous record of $53.2 billion set in July 2008. Economists had only expected a gain of just one per cent, according to Thomson Reuters. Meanwhile, Wall Street reversed early losses, with the Dow Jones industrials surging 100.83 points to 17,131.97, the Nasdaq gaining 33.86 points to 4,552.76, and the S&P 500 index advancing 14.85 points to 1,998.98. Markets will look to see if the statement released by the Fed on Wednesday following its twoday meeting contains hints on when the central bank will raise interest rates and if this move will happen sooner than mid-2015. Short-term rates have been near zero since the financial collapse of 2008-09. For some time, the Fed has reassured markets that the rates will stay at this level for a “considerable time” after its asset purchase program end in October. Traders will look to see if the Fed drops the words “considerable time” in this latest announcement. Overseas, there continues to be uncertainty over the outcome of the Sept. 18 independence

referendum in Scotland. Antiindependence supporters argue that separation would cause economic uncertainty, while Yes supporters accuse the No side of scaring voters. Most think the outcome is too close to call at this point. A Yes vote would result in huge complications from currency to membership in the European Union and NATO. In corporate news, an investment group that includes Wind Mobile founder Tony Lacavera and Canadian private equity firm West Face Capital has a tentative deal to buy out Wind’s majority shareholder, VimpelCom Ltd., a Russian-Dutch company that has been trying to exit the Canadian market since it was blocked from gaining full ownership of the small wireless carrier last year. Financial terms of the deal were not released. The telecom sector was the leading decliner on the TSX, ending the day down 0.52 per cent. MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at the close of Tuesday at world financial market trading. Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 15,510.54, up 27.98 points Dow — 17,131.97, up 100.83 points S&P 500 — 1,998.98, up 14.85 points Nasdaq — 4,552.76, up 33.86 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 91.16 cents US, up 0.66 of a cent Pound — C$1.7858, down 0.79 of a cent Euro — C$1.4215, down 0.81 cents Euro — US$1.2958, up 0.20 of a cent

Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 97.43 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 67.29 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.08 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 33.24 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 56.33 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 6.35 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 7.91 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . . 0.08 Precision Drilling Corp . . 12.66 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 43.47 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 10.55 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 14.37 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 8.92 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 67.47 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 84.85 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 73.13 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106.88 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 40.35 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.35 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 32.67 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 51.94 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 72.24 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 22.06 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 53.85 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.17 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 82.30 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 41.81 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57.47 Oil futures: US$94.88 per barrel, up $1.96 (October contract) Gold futures: US$1,236.70 per oz., up $1.60 (December contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $21.497 oz., up 12.9 cents $691.13 kg., up $4.15 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: Nov. ’14 $3.80 lower $412.20; Jan ’15 $3.50 lower $416.90; March ’15 $3.70 lower $422.60; May ’15 $3.40 lower $426.50; July ’15 $3.30 lower $429.90; Nov ’15 $3.80 lower $421.30; Jan. ’16 $3.80 lower $426.80; March ’16 $3.80 lower $430.60; May ’16 $3.80 lower $430.60; July ’16 $3.80 lower $430.60; Nov. ’16 $3.80 lower $430.60. Barley (Western): Oct. ’14 unchanged 123.50; Dec. ’14 unchanged $125.50; March ’15 unchanged $126.50; May ’15 unchanged $126.50; July ’15 unchanged $126.50; Oct. ’15 unchanged $126.50; Dec. ’15 unchanged $126.50; March ’16 unchanged $126.50; May ’16 unchanged $126.50; July ’16 unchanged $126.50; Oct. ’16 unchanged $126.50. Tuesday’s estimated volume of trade: 267,260 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 267,260.

Loonie rises amid signs that BoC will continue hands-off approach BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — The Canadian dollar climbed more than half a cent Tuesday amid signs from the Bank of Canada that it doesn’t plan on interfering with the direction of the loonie. The dollar was up 0.62 of a cent at 91.12 cents US. Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz said the central bank continues to take a hands-off approach when it comes to movements of the Canadian dollar, adding that trying to target the exchange rate would hurt its ability to pursue independent monetary policy in the country’s best interests. Without a floating currency, prices, wages and unemployment could fluctuate wildly and that would create havoc for people and business, said Poloz. “A floating loon is a thing of beauty, and so is a floating loonie, at least from this economist’s perspective,” he said. Economists have long suggested that Poloz’s “dovish” talk on interest rates has helped take some of the shine off the loonie. Earlier this month, the central bank indicated that it didn not foresee enough of a change in Canada’s eco-

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Red Deer hosting another big event ANNOUNCED AS HOST FOR 2015 CANADIAN FEMALE MIDGET HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP BY JOSH ALDRICH ADVOCATE STAFF Tack on another national-level event officially coming to Red Deer. The city was officially announced as the host for the 2015 Esso Cup, the female midget hockey Canadian championship, from April 19-26. The announcement was of little surprise, with word circulating about the decision as early as last season, but all of the details have now been finalized. The Red Deer Minor Hockey Association has had success in hosting other major tournaments in the past like the midget hockey national championship — the Telus Cup — in 2007, and are hoping they can use this tournament to continue the expansion of the female game in Central Alberta. “It’s exciting to host a national event,” said minor hockey general manager Dallas Guame. “We hope it can help us grow the female side of hockey, we’ve seen good growth there, we have a team at every level from novice right through midget ... we think this can be a spring board for that.” One weeks ago, Red Deer was named the host city for the 2019 Canada Winter Games and the Red Deer Rebels are currently bidding for the right to host the MasterCard Memorial Cup in 2016. The city has also hosted

the Brier, the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, the world junior hockey championship and other major events. “Red Deer has a strong reputation of hosting national championships and we can’t wait to work with the host committee and Hockey Canada to put on a memorable event,” said Terry Engen, chair of Hockey Alberta, in a press release.

“The 2015 Esso Cup will bring some of the best young female hockey players to Alberta to compete to be called the best and we can’t wait to be a part of it.” The Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs will get a bye to the tournament, but they should be more than an also-ran with a talent young roster. They are off to a 2-0 start to the Alberta Major

Midget Female Hockey League season with a pair of 2-1 wins this weekend. “We want to put our best foot forward in any event like this,” said Gaume. “We think we’ve got a good team there, it’s a younger team, but we’ve definitely got a good coaching staff there led by Tom Bast and we think the team is going to get better and better.” The tournament will also feature the five regional champions from across Canada with all games taking place at the 1,400 seat Red Deer Arena with three games a day during the round robin. The final game will be broadcast on TSN. Tickets packages and pricing will be finalized soon. The minor hockey association will also be looking to round up volunteers and more community sponsorships. Gaume is confident they can put on a successful tournament, but it is the finer points that will make the week a hit. “Hockey Canada, they demand an awful lot of detail and every ‘t’ and every ‘i’ has to be crossed and dotted,” he said. “It is a big undertaking and we have a board that works real hard at doing things like this where they’re not afraid to put the time in to help make the association better.” jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com

Making the switch DEVAN FAFARD IS GOING FROM DEFENCE TO FORWARD FOR THE REBELS THIS SEASON BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR He’s the ultimate team player, a veteran who’s willing to switch positions and help his club in whichever way possible. He’s Devan Fafard, a 20-year-old who is fighting for a job as a Red Deer Rebels forward after patrolling the club’s blueline the last two and a half seasons. “Anything I can do to help the team, that’s what I’m about,” Fafard said Tuesday. “It’s definitely going to be a bit of a learning curve.” Fafard, along with Kolton Dixon and Kirk Bear, was part of a 2013-14 Rebels defensive corps that won’t be back on the back end this season, at least not on a full-time basis as the club is going in a different direction in terms of mobility and puck-moving efficiency. Bear was recently released outright and Fafard and Dixon are hoping to stick around as forwards. Fafard, a sixfoot, 190-pound product of Carlyle, Sask., has plenty of WHL Devan Fafard experience, is a tough hombre and can play defence in a pinch. In short, he’s a front-runner to remain with the club. “For sure, over the course of the season there’s going to be injuries and being able to play both positions will be an advantage for me,” said Fafard. “I’ll be able to go back and forth for a shift here and there. “I’ll do what I can to stay in the league. That’s always a goal — to be at the highest level you can be.” Fafard is an effective scrapper in an era in which the skill is declining in terms of importance. “For sure, I bring toughness and physicality, some leadership and some experience to the table,” he said. “I’ve been here awhile, I know about the rigours of the schedule and I can help some of the young guys go through it.” Rebels GM/head coach Brent Sutter is on board with keeping Fafard around as the club’s third 20-year-old, especially with the veteran showing during the exhibition season that he can play a new position. “We moved him up to forward for a reason. We thought he could help our group of forwards and bring some heaviness to our game,” said the Rebels boss.

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Members of the Baltimore Orioles pour beer and champagne on manager Buck Showalter after a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Tuesday, in Baltimore. Baltimore won 8-2 to clinch the American League East. Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays can’t stop Orioles from clinching division title BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Orioles 8 Blue Jays 2 BALTIMORE — Champagne was spraying all around him, and Dan Duquette couldn’t help but laugh at the mayhem he helped create. The Orioles clinched their first AL East title since 1997 by beating Toronto 8-2 Tuesday night, and Duquette was right in the middle of a long overdue celebration in the Baltimore clubhouse. “The guys are having a great time, and they earned it,” said Duquette, the team’s executive vice-president of baseball operations. “We’ve got some more work to do, and these guys know it, but congratulations to them on the division crown. They did a great job.” With their ninth win in 10 games, the Orioles clinched their second playoff appearance in three years following a run of 14 consecutive losing seasons. After the final out, the Orioles converged behind second base. Fireworks soared in the outfield, while streamers and confetti sprayed throughout the boisterous crowd of 35,279. The party continued in the clubhouse, where players wore goggles and smiles while covered in champagne and beer. “It’s everything I hoped for, man. It’s an awesome experience,” said right fielder Nick Markakis, who experienced six of those losing seasons. “We worked hard all season long to get where we are now. We got one step out of the way. Now we have a couple more steps to go.” It was Baltimore’s ninth AL East title, but only its second since 1983,

when the Orioles last won the World Series. The franchise has enjoyed a rebirth under the guidance of manager Buck Showalter, whose 1,254th victory thrust him past mentor Billy Martin into sole possession of 36th place on the career list. “There’s probably not a better strategy guy in the game,” reliever Darren O’Day said. “He sees things days in advance. He put guys in opportunities to succeed. It was pretty special.” Baltimore is 42-23 in a division that includes the defending World Series champion Boston Red Sox, the freespending New York Yankees and pitching-rich Tampa Bay. The Orioles led by only four games on Aug. 6 before going on a 27-11 run. “We’re AL East champs,” Steve Pearce said in the midst of the drenched clubhouse. “Awesome.” The clinching victory featured an unlikely list of contributors, not at all unusual for a team that often delved deep into its 25-man roster. Ubaldo Jimenez was making his first start in a month; Pearce has morphed from a bit player to a key starter; and Jimmy Paredes didn’t join the team until Aug. 28. Pearce provided the Orioles with the lead for good with a three-run drive off Drew Hutchison (10-12) in the first inning. He has 18 home runs this year, one more than he had in 290 games as a part-timer from 2007-13. Paredes hit a solo shot in the second to make it 4-2. It was his second homer in 10 games with Baltimore. In addition, newcomer Alejandro

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Central Division W L Pct 84 67 .556 82 68 .547 77 73 .513 69 82 .457 64 87 .424

GB — 1 1/2 6 1/2 15 20

West Division W L Pct z-Los Angeles 94 56 .627 Oakland 83 66 .557 Seattle 80 69 .537 Houston 67 84 .444 Texas 57 92 .383 z-clinched playoff berth x-clinched division

GB — 10 1/2 13 1/2 27 1/2 36 1/2

Arizona 62 Colorado 60 x-clinched division

Tampa Bay 6, N.Y. Yankees 1 Chicago White Sox 7, Kansas City 5 Cleveland 4, Houston 2 Minnesota 4, Detroit 3 Seattle at L.A. Angels, late Texas at Oakland, late Wednesday’s Games Boston (Buchholz 8-8) at Pittsburgh (F.Liriano 5-10), 5:05 p.m. Toronto (Happ 9-10) at Baltimore (B.Norris 13-8), 5:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (McCarthy 6-4) at Tampa Bay (Cobb 9-7), 5:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Sale 12-3) at Kansas City (Ventura 12-10), 6:10 p.m. Cleveland (Carrasco 7-5) at Houston (Oberholtzer 5-11), 6:10 p.m. Detroit (D.Price 14-11) at Minnesota (Gibson 1111), 6:10 p.m. Seattle (Paxton 6-2) at L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 12-9), 8:05 p.m. Texas (D.Holland 1-0) at Oakland (Samardzija 4-5), 8:05 p.m.

x-Washington Atlanta Miami New York Philadelphia

National League East Division W L Pct 87 63 .580 75 76 .497 73 77 .487 73 79 .480 69 81 .460

GB — 12 1/2 14 15 18

Monday’s Games Baltimore 5, Toronto 2 Tampa Bay 1, N.Y. Yankees 0 Kansas City 4, Chicago White Sox 3 Houston 3, Cleveland 1 Detroit 8, Minnesota 6 L.A. Angels 8, Seattle 1

St. Louis Pittsburgh Milwaukee Cincinnati Chicago

Central Division W L Pct 83 68 .550 80 70 .533 79 72 .523 71 81 .467 67 84 .444

GB — 2 1/2 4 12 1/2 16

Tuesday’s Games Pittsburgh 4, Boston 0 Baltimore 8, Toronto 2

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West Division W L Pct 86 65 .570 83 68 .550 69 80 .463

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● Heritage Jr. B preseason hockey: Blackfalds Wranglers at Ponoka Stampeders, 7:45 p.m.

Thursday

● High school football: Lacombe Rams at Lindsay Thurber Raiders, 4:30 p.m.; Notre Dame Cougars at Hunting Hills Lightning, 7:30 p.m.; both games at Great Chief Park. ● College preseason men’s hockey: Camrose Augustana Vikings at RDC Kings, 7 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex. ● College preseason women’s hockey: Mount Royal Cougars at RDC Queens, 7 p.m., Arena.

Monday’s Games Miami 6, N.Y. Mets 5 Washington 4, Atlanta 2 Chicago Cubs 1, Cincinnati 0 L.A. Dodgers 11, Colorado 3 Arizona 6, San Francisco 2 San Diego 1, Philadelphia 0 Tuesday’s Games Pittsburgh 4, Boston 0 N.Y. Mets 9, Miami 1 Washington 3, Atlanta 0 Chicago Cubs 7, Cincinnati 0 Milwaukee 3, St. Louis 2, 12 innings Colorado 10, L.A. Dodgers 4 San Francisco 2, Arizona 1 Philadelphia at San Diego, late Wednesday’s Games L.A. Dodgers (Frias 0-0) at Colorado (J.De La Rosa 13-11), 1:10 p.m. San Francisco (Bumgarner 18-9) at Arizona (Chafin 0-0), 1:40 p.m. Boston (Buchholz 8-8) at Pittsburgh (F.Liriano 5-10), 5:05 p.m. Miami (H.Alvarez 10-6) at N.Y. Mets (Gee 7-7), 5:10 p.m. Washington (G.Gonzalez 8-10) at Atlanta (A.Wood 10-10), 5:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Corcino 0-0) at Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 6-2), 6:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Fiers 6-2) at St. Louis (Wainwright 189), 6:15 p.m. Philadelphia (Hamels 8-7) at San Diego (Stults 7-16), 8:10 p.m.

Friday

● High school football: Rocky Mountain House Rebels at Ponoka Broncs, 4:30 p.m.; Stettler Wildcats at Wetaskiwin Sabres, 7 p.m.; Sylvan Lake Lakers at Camrose Trojans, 7:30 p.m. ● WHL: Kootenay Ice at Red Deer Rebels 7 p.m., Centrium. ● Bantam AA hockey: Bow Valley Timberwolves at Lacombe Rockets, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday

● Peewee football: Red Deer Hornets at Red Deer Steelers, 11 a.m., Great Chief Park; Drumheller at Stettler, 11 a.m.;

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BRIEFS Grizzlys edge Eagles OLDS — Jack Goranson scored once and added two assists Tuesday as the Olds Grizzlys posted a 5-4 Alberta Junior Hockey League win over the Canmore Eagles. Also scoring for the Grizzlys, who led 1-0 after one period and were tied 2-2 after 40 minutes, were Chris Gerrie, Kyle Moore, Austin Kernahan and Josh Zablocki. Logan Ferguson, Jordan Revie, Ryley Risling and Lane Olsen replied for the visitors, who were zero-for-three on the power play. Jordan Piccolino turned aside 34 shots for the Grizzlys, who were two-for-five with a man advantage. Eagles netminder Ryan Ferguson made 26 saves.

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Thursday, Sep. 18 Tampa Bay at Atlanta, 6:25 p.m. Sunday, Sep. 21 Dallas at St. Louis, 11 a.m. Minnesota at New Orleans, 11 a.m. San Diego at Buffalo, 11 a.m. Washington at Philadelphia, 11 a.m. Houston at N.Y. Giants, 11 a.m. Tennessee at Cincinnati, 11 a.m. Baltimore at Cleveland, 11 a.m. Green Bay at Detroit, 11 a.m. Indianapolis at Jacksonville, 11 a.m. Oakland at New England, 11 a.m. San Francisco at Arizona, 2:05 p.m. Denver at Seattle, 2:25 p.m. Kansas City at Miami, 2:25 p.m. Pittsburgh at Carolina, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sep. 22 Chicago at N.Y. Jets, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday

● Midget AAA preseason hockey: Lethbridge Hurricanes at Red Deer Optimist Chiefs, 11 a.m., Arena. ● Major bantam hockey: Airdrie Xtreme at Red Deer Rebels Black, 2 p.m., Arena.

Transactions Tuesday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB — Suspended St. Louis (GCL) RHP Yeison Medina 50 games after testing positive for heptaminol, a stimulant, in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. American League NEW YORK YANKEES — Placed INF/OF Martin Prado on the 60-day DL. Selected the contract of INF Jose Pirela from Scranton-Wilkes-Barre (IL). National League CHICAGO CUBS — Agreed to terms with Iowa (PCL) on a two-year player development contract extension through the 2018 season. Agreed to terms with Myrtle Beach (Carolina) on a two-year player development contract through 2016. COLORADO ROCKIES — Recalled RHP Eddie Butler from Tulsa (Texas). LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Selected the contract of LHP Daniel Coulombe from Chattanooga (SL). Recalled RHP Stephen Fife from Albuquerque (PCL) and placed him on the 60-day DL. FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Signed LB Victor Butler. Released LB Marcus Benard and P Drew Butler. CHICAGO BEARS — Signed CB Isaiah Frey and WR Rashad Ross from the practice squad. Waived RB Shaun Draughn and WR Chris Williams. Terminated the contract of TE Matthew Mulligan. CINCINNATI BENGALS — Placed TE Alex Smith on injured reserve. Signed TE Kevin Brock. Released TE Ryan Otten from the practice squad. Signed OL Emmett Cleary to the practice squad. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed LB Allen Bradford to the practice squad. Released WR Ifeanyi Momah from the practice squad. DALLAS COWBOYS — Released CB Jemea Thomas from the practice squad. Re-signed FB Nikita Whitlock to the practice squad. DETROIT LIONS — Placed CB Nevin Lawson on injured reserve. Signed CBk Danny Gorrer. Signed LB Julian Stanford from the practice squad. Signed LB Jerrell Harris to the practice squad. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Signed DT Kelcy Quarles. Signed G David Arkin to the practice squad. Released RB Dion Lewi. Released G Josh Walker from the practice squad. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Signed WR Tavarres King from the Carolina practice squad. Signed TE Marcel Jensen from the practice squad. Waived OT Cameron Bradfield. Placed TE Marcedes Lewis on the injured reserve/return list. Signed OT Cody Booth to the practice squad. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed LB Darius Fleming, OL Caylin Hauptmann and DL Kona Schwenke to the practice squad. Released DL Cameron Henderson and RB Marcus Thigpen from the practice squad. NEW YORK GIANTS — Placed CB Walter Thurmond III and WR Jerrel Jernigan on injured reserve. Signed WR Julian Talley. Signed LB Dan Fox off the practice squad. Terminated the practice squad contract of DE Jordan Stanton. Signed WR Travis Harvey, LB James Davidson and WR L’Damian Washington to the practice squad. OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed WR Vincent Brown. Waived LB Bojay Filimoeatu. TENNESSEE TITANS — Agreed to terms with LB James Anderson. Placed LB Zach Brown on injured reserve. Signed LB Justin Staples to the practice squad. Released LB Brandon Copeland from the practice Squad. WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Released S Bacarri Rambo. Activated S Brandon Meriweather from the suspended list. HOCKEY National Hockey League ANAHEIM DUCKS — Agreed to terms with F Devante Smith-Pelly on a two-year contract. ARIZONA COYOTES — Renewed their one-year affiliation agreement with Gwinnett (ECHL). DETROIT RED WINGS — Agreed to terms with D Danny DeKeyser on a two-year contract. WINNIPEG JETS — Reassigned C Chase Balisy, LW Jean Dupuy, C Ben Walker, D Zach Bell and D Ralfs Freibergs to St. John’s (AHL) and D Nikolas Brouillard to Quebec (QMJHL). ECHL ELMIRA JACKALS — Signed F Paul McIlveen to a oneyear contract. Southern Professional Hockey League PEORIA RIVERMEN — Traded F Parker Stanfield to Louisiana for C Jake Trask. Signed F Dan Bremner, D Paul Arnott and D Riley Austin. Released D Jeff Burke.

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Red Deer tennis player Michael Robinson, 12, won the Tennis Academy U16 Challenger in Calgary on the weekend. He beat Calgary’s Yanozie Amadike, 14, in a third set tie-breaker — 6-3, 4-6, 10-8. This weekend he is back in Calgary competing in an adult 4.0 tournament and will be at the Tennis Alberta U14 championships the following week.

Team Alberta members Kensey Lunn of Lacombe and Kelsie Caine of Red Deer helped the provincial squad win silver in the Canada

“And he’s such a great team guy, a guy who’s great in the dressing room and so well respected. I just feel that he can give us something up front that we may be lacking and as an experienced guy in the league he knows what it takes to be successful,” added Sutter. “He is very responsible defensively and is someone who can work really well down low with our defencemen, if he gets caught down low. Through camp and the exhibition season he’s made some really good plays offensively and he’s been finishing his checks and that’s what we want from him. He knows his role and he’s good at it.” Fafard was part of a Rebels team that narrowly missed the WHL playoffs last spring, losing a tie-breaker game to the visiting Prince Albert Raiders that determined the eighth and final post-season qualifier in the Eastern Conference. He doesn’t see that happening again, at least not this year.

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Winter Games Invitational Warm-Up tournament at Edmonton during the weekend. The Alberta team opened with a 7-1 win over Nova Scotia, then got two goals from Caine in a 6-2 victory over Manitoba. From there, Caine scored the overtime winner as Alberta edged Calgary RATH 4-3 and picked up three assists in an 8-1 victory over British Columbia. Lunn, who plays defence, had one assist against Nova Scotia and a two helpers versus Manitoba. Team Alberta will compete in tournaments in Winnipeg and Langley, B.C., in October and December prior to the Canada Winter Games Feb. 13-March 1 at Prince George, B.C. Chris Kelly of Red Deer and Dailyn Bell of Lacombe are assistant coaches with the provincial team, while Michelle Brown of Lacombe is the team manager.

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Rocky Mountain House at Sylvan Lake, 11 a.m.; Rockyview Rage at Innisfail, 2 p.m. ● Bantam football: Hunting Hills Lightning at Stettler Wildcats, 1 p.m.; Notre Dame Cougars at Sylvan Lake Lakers, 1 p.m.; Lindsay Thurber Raiders at Lacombe Rams, 1:30 p.m. ● Midget AAA preseason hockey: Fort Saskatchewan Rangers at Red Deer Optimist Chiefs, 1 p.m., Arena. Major midget girls hockey: Edmonton Thunder at Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs, 5 p.m., Collicutt Centre. ● Major bantam hockey: Calgary Bisons at Red Deer Rebels White, 5:15 p.m., Arena. ● WHL: Red Deer Rebels at Calgary Hitmen, 7 p.m., Saddldome (106.7 The Drive). ● Bantam AA hockey: Bow Valley Timberwolves at Red Deer Steel Kings, 7:15 p.m., Kin City A. ● Heritage junior B hockey: High River Flyers at Stettler Lightning, 7:30 p.m.; Blackfalds Wranglers at Red Deer Vipers (preseason), 8 p.m., Arena; Ponoka Stampeders at Three Hills Lightning, 8 p.m., Trochu.

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“For sure, the potential is there for us to likely return to the Rebels in time for have a successful season,” said Fafard. “We the season-opener. have a tight group and some of the young gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com kids from last year are a year older and are now a skilled group of players, so I think the season is going to play out well for us. We’re not an older team by any means, and someone has to play that role of supplying toughness and leadership, and it might as well be me.” The Rebels will have forward Wyatt Johnson in their lineup for Friday’s regular-season homeopener against the Kootenay Ice. Johnson attended the Anaheim Ducks prospects training camp. Defenceman Kayle Doetzel, who’s at the Toronto Maple Leafs prospects gathering, is also expected back in time for Installation Extra. Friday’s contest. Forward Conner Bleackley and defenceman Haydn Fleury are attending the camps of the Colorado Avalanche and Caroline Hurricanes and as first-round picks in this year’s NHL entry draft, will not

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Johnny Hockey turning heads in Calgary TOP PROSPECT GAUDREAU SHOWING HE HAS MORE THAN A CATCHY NICKNAME PENTICTON, B.C. — Johnny Gaudreau has a single NHL game under his belt, but he’s already earned a very catchy nickname. Known as “Johnny Hockey” in an homage to Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel and the “Johnny Football” brand, the slick Calgary Flames prospect is turning heads because of his moves, and his moniker. “(The nickname) is kind of cool, unless you’ve got (teammates) tweeting from my Twitter that ’I am Johnny Hockey’ and no one knows it’s them tweeting it,” said Gaudreau. “That’s probably one of the downfalls of it, but other than that it’s something special and unique.” Generously listed at five foot nine and 160 pounds, the native of Carneys Point, N.J., is special and unique in his own right, and those talents were on full display at the recent rookie tournament hosted by the Vancouver Canucks. The shifty Gaudreau caused a minor uproar in the hockey world with an outrageous goal against the Winnipeg Jets’ prospects where he undressed a helpless defenceman before roofing a spectacular backhand. A video of the play was posted online within minutes and had social media buzzing. “It’s something special you get to have,” Gaudreau said modestly. “I made a nice little play there and got the shot off. I was fortunate to have it go in the net and have a whole bunch of people talk about it.” Drafted 104th overall back in 2011, Gaudreau took a different route than many prospects at the rookie tournament — which included prospects from the Edmonton Oilers, Flames, Canucks and Jets. He played three years at Boston College, finishing with an eye-popping 36 goals and 44 assists in just 40 games last season to win the Hobey Baker Award as the top collegiate player in the U.S. The 21-year-old has great vision on the ice and seems to have the puck on a string at times, but said his size has always been an issue. “With every small player you definitely need to show people you can play,” said Gaudreau. “Because you’re

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Calgary Flames prospect Johnny Gaudreau might be small in stature but has been getting big reviews based on some spectacular skill and a catchy nickname. a smaller guy you’re at a disadvantage and you need to be better offensively, defensively, at making plays and stuff like that. It’s every small guy’s problem.” Other players at the rookie tournament took notice of his talents, including Oilers draft pick Leon Draisaitl, who played against Gaudreau’s U.S. team as a member of the German squad at the world championships this spring. “He’s small, tiny, and probably one of the most skilled guys I’ve ever seen,” said Draisaitl. “That game we played against him he had four points against us and was by far the best player on the ice.” A fan of the Philadelphia Flyers growing up, Gaudreau said he was inspired by the likes of Daniel Briere and Martin St. Louis because of how they excelled in a big man’s game. “It’s hard not to have them as your favourite players when they’re successful in the NHL as smaller guys,” said Gaudreau. “It’s someone you look up to and you watch in your career and want to become like.”

Rays manager Maddon: Technology, key to attracting young fans THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon maintains technology and not shorter games is key to attracting young fans to baseball. Maddon’s comments followed Monday night’s 1-0 win over the New York Yankees, a game that lasted 3 hours, 28 minutes — the longest nine-inning, 1-0 game by time in major league history. “I really think that if all we’re worried about is length of the game regarding attracting young fans, I think that’s probably not the actual specific or most important reason,” Maddon said. “It’s a media-driven problem, I really believe that. I think to involve youngsters technologically speaking is much more important.” Nine-inning games this season are averaging 3:03, according to STATS, up from 2:33 in 1981.

tam or in the NHL. Everyone needs to overcome it at some point. “As the years went on I felt like I was getting closer and closer. I’m pretty fortunate to be here with a ton of great players.” Adirondack Flames head coach Ryan Huska led Calgary’s prospects team in Penticton and said Gaudreau brings something special every time he touches the puck. “He’s got this ability where you’re amazed,” said Huska. “He slows the game down in a positive way. Everybody talks about speeding the game up and how we want to play faster, but there’s something to be said for a player that can slow it down. “He’s one of those players ... he’ll bring people to their feet and energy to his bench.” Added linemate and 2014 fourth overall pick Sam Bennett: “It’s amazing. He’s an unbelievably skilled player. Any time you get a chance to play with a guy like that, good things are going to happen.” Sean Monahan, the sixth overall pick in 2013, made the Flames last year and it remains to be seen if Gaudreau, Bennett or another Calgary prospect can crack the roster this year for a franchise that is rebuilding and has not made the playoffs since 2009. “It’s one of the organizations you want to be a part of as a younger guy,” said Gaudreau. “Management says there’s open spots so you’ve got to go into camp thinking that you’re going to be in one of those spots and just try to prove that you belong there. “Whether I play in the AHL or the NHL, either or, I’m just going to do the best I can and see where that goes.”

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“I believe you need to really focus on getting the kids more involved based on what kids are digging these days, and that’s technology, their devices,” Maddon said. Maddon thinks Twitter and Skype would be good tools. “I think Skyping and getting kids to connect with players in an organization during the course of a school year primarily could really draw young people to an organization or a bunch of players,” Maddon said. “Even one guy per week Skyped a classroom from each team, just think of the impact that would make. I think once a kid has been touched by an athlete, I don’t care what sport it’s in, he’s going to become a fan of that player and that team.” Maddon thinks discussions on the matter are needed. “Somebody needs to sit down and really come up with an interactive

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McIlroy gets PGA player of the year for second time in three years PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Rory McIlroy is the Vardon Trophy winner and the PGA of America’s player of the year for the second time. McIlroy won the points-based player of the year award on the strength of his two majors at the British Open and PGA Championship. Winning two majors comes with a 50-point bonus. McIlroy also won the Bridgestone Invitational. McIlroy had an adjusted scoring average of 68.62 to win the Vardon Trophy over Sergio Garcia (68.95). The 25-year-old from Northern Ireland also won the PGA’s player of the year and the Vardon Trophy in 2012. The PGA Tour awards a separate award for player of the year based on a vote of the players. Voting for that ends Sept. 25.

kind of a situation in the ballpark or at home that engages youngsters, that’s what I’m looking at,” he said. “Be more creative. Get us in touch with them, get players touching kids more technologically and you’re going to get more fans.”

Gaudreau, who scored a goal in his only NHL game at the end of last season, said his stature worked against him a lot more when he was growing up. “I got cut when I was younger a lot ... it sucks but it’s something you need to overcome,” said Gaudreau, who should be at Flames training camp when it starts Thursday. “Every player’s been there, whether you’re playing in ban-

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FRONT PARK YOUR CAR SATURDAY, MONDAY Pledge to park it at the Red Deer Public Market on Saturday. This year, local World Car Free Day organizers will be at the market sharing information on how to prep for this year’s Commuter Challenge. Sign the pledge to park it on World Car Free Day on Monday. World Car Free Day started in the 1990s with the goal of reducing the reliance on vehicles and reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Red Deer Transit will be offering free rides for both regular and Action Bus service on World Car Free Day. For more information, visit www.reddeer.ca/carfree.

CITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS SOUGHT The City of Red Deer is still looking for a few good men and women to serve on one of many council committees. Examples include the Community Housing Advisory Board, the Heritage Preservation Committee, Red Deer Regional Airport Authority and the Municipal Planning Commission. The deadline to apply is Sept. 29. Applications and more details are available from Legislative Services on the second floor of City Hall or online at www.reddeer.ca/ councilcommittees or by calling 403-346-6195.

GOSPEL MINISTRY SEEKS SUPPORT Crystal Clear Ministries, a travelling country gospel music and evangelical ministry based in Red Deer, is holding its annual fundraising banquet and silent auction while celebrating its 20th anniversary. They travel throughout Western Canada and into the neighbouring U.S. ministering through song. The fundraiser helps provide the financial resources for the ministry to tour. The fundraiser takes place on Oct. 4 with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. at the Balmoral Bible Chapel, on Hwy 11 west of 30th Avenue. Individual tickets cost $30 and a table of eight costs $200. Tickets are available at the door or people can reserve by calling Herb at 403-3427357 or the Balmoral Bible Chapel at 403-347-5450.

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A cyclist rides along the top of Michener Hill overlooking the City of Red Deer as the sun sets this week. Environment Canada is forecasting bright sunshine and above normal high temperatures for much of this week so it is a great time to get out for evening walks and bike rides to take in the colours of autumn, which are beginning to show in Central Alberta.

The Pines group call for power line review SUBDIVISION RESIDENTS REQUEST AUC REVIEW OF APPROVAL BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Frustrated Pines subdivision residents want a new Alberta Utilities Commission hearing on a power line project that will plant bigger transmission towers in their neighbourhood. The Pines group, representing about 50 residents, has formally requested that the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) approve a review of the original approval to use the existing right-of-way for the new towers. Residents believe their arguments to relocate towers to a less intrusive location at the bottom of an escarpment were not seriously considered by the AUC, or looked at in any detail by AltaLink. AltaLink has “essentially not done a bit of work on that route because they don’t want to, and they don’t have to,” said John Wilson, a spokesman for the Pines Group. AltaLink didn’t even put the resident-proposed Pines Optimized Route before the board for consideration, he added. In an application for review, the group argues that homeowners were left in the dark about why AltaLink — the company that will build and operate the transmission line — changed its mind about its preferred route. At one point, the company favoured its own alternate route that would have moved the line down the escarpment for a short stretch, although not for as far as residents wanted. That idea was later dropped to stick with the existing right of way. Wilson said they question how much the

Some development to be allowed in erosion-prone area BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF

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AUC panel was listening to their side of the issue. “In cross-examination, we didn’t get asked a single question about what our arguments were,” he said, adding it is difficult to get across the group’s concerns in a short presentation. “By not asking us, it’s like, well, if I ignore the issue it will go away.” A new hearing would allow an AUC panel to specifically focus on the Pines part of the project, he said. Pines Group calls on the AUC to withholds permits for this part of the project, compel AltaLink to provide complete information on the route choice and the reasoning behind it. A further review, including a site tour by the AUC, should be done and more City of Red Deer input sought, they argue. The city supported the plan to move the power lines away from homes to the bottom of the escarpment. A city spokesman said it is examining the Pines Group’s review request. AltaLink refused to back the alternate route even though it would clearly have less impact on residents and was more suitable because the company was wary of setting precedent, Pines residents believe. The power company only provided the AUC the minimal amount of information required. “Ignorance of the facts makes it hard to make sound and principled decisions,” says the group in its request for a review. The application also calls on the Alberta government to reform the AUC and require an improved Participant Involvement Program and a flawed hearing process.

A new interim direct control district in the former Riverview Park subdivision has been established to allow some development in the erosion-prone area. On Monday, Red Deer city council passed a land use bylaw amendment to make way for the change and another to close an unused road allowance. The decision did not come swiftly as council heard concerns about servicing and losing property value from four residents in the 22-home subdivision, north of Cronquist Drive in Westlake. The area was annexed into the city from Red Deer County in 2009. Council passed a resolution directing administration to review cost and timing of service connections and to revisit the zoning following the completion of toe stabilization along the escarpment, which backs onto the Red Deer River. At first reading of the bylaw in July, council decided the 50-year escarpment overlay would make the most sense on an interim basis. The city has filed a grant application with the province for toe stabilization funding. The project was on the

books for 2017 but the city moved it up to the 2015 capital budget. The estimated cost is $6.3 million. There is no imminent danger to the homes in the area. The bylaw replaces the county zones in the subdivision with a new DC District (32) and A2 (Environmental Preservation) District. It establishes a restricted development area derived from the 50-year risk mapping in the city’s 2014 slope stability report. All detached dwelling units in the district must connect to municipal water and sanitary services as a condition of development. Councillors reasoned the resolution strikes a good balance of protecting homeowners’ assets and the city’s needs. Mayor Tara Veer said the only other alternate would be to ban development, which would be unacceptable. Coun. Ken Johnston had mixed feelings about what he felt was overreaching the rights of property owners with the proposed direct control district. Johnston said he felt satisfied with a new resolution that puts in writing that the zoning will be revisited once the stabilization is completed. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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“You can put your arguments out but they don’t see the light of the day,” he said. Meanwhile, residents are concerned that approval permits were issued to AltaLink while the two-month review period is still open. Surveyors have already been in the area staking out treed areas that will be cut back. AUC spokesman Jim Law said he could not comment on the specifics of the review application. Law said AUC rules only allow for a review — either by the AUC or the Alberta Court of Appeal — under certain circumstances: where a directly affected party does not get notice or where there is a substantial doubt as to the correctness of the decision because of an error of fact, law or jurisdiction. A review could also be triggered if there is a “reasonably possibility that new information could cause the commission to change its decision.” The AUC must first determine if there are grounds for a review before one is ordered. A second, different panel can decide to confirm, vary or rescind the original decision. However, a review is not meant to involve a redo of the original hearing, nor is it intended to give intervenors a chance to raise issues not forwarded previously. AltaLink spokesman Peter Brodsky said they have not received any word of the review request yet. “It would be premature for us to comment on any submission without first knowing its contents,” he said. “Should we receive notice, we are prepared to respond.” pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

BRIEF Minor injuries after water truck and school bus collide in Sylvan Lake A water truck and a Red Deer Catholic Regional school bus collided, causing minor injuries to both drivers and the lone student on the bus early Tuesday morning. Sylvan Lake RCMP responded to the two-vehicle collision at Hwy 11 and Range Road 15 (60th Street) in Sylvan Lake around 7:30 a.m. Witnesses told police that a westbound water truck struck the school bus that had turned north onto Range Road 15, crossing the path of the water truck. Police credit the driver of the water truck who took evasive actions to avoid striking the bus head-on, which limited the extent of the injuries incurred in the collison. The investigation continues and charges are pending.

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OTTAWA — Almost nine months after promising to make the hiring of mental health staff a priority for the Canadian Forces, 40 positions — nearly 10 per cent of the military’s mental health workforce — remain vacant across the country, according to new figures released by National Defence. The information comes as a series of emails show the military was scrambling prior to the last federal budget to avoid further cuts in its medical branch, all at a time when several soldiers took their own lives and some 35 others tried to do the same. The pledge to meet a long-established benchmark of 454 psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and addiction counsellors — both civilian and military — was made at the height of a series of suicides last winter. Thirty-two of the vacant positions are civil service jobs, which have proven the toughest to fill. No one in the administration has been idle, Defence Minister Rob Nicholson insisted Tuesday during question period in the House of Commons. “This has become a priority for this government,” Nicholson said in response to a question about a published report showing there have been more military suicides since 2002 than there were combat casualties in Afghanistan.

“I’ve indicated we’ve increased our health care spending. We’ve increased the number of mental health care workers. And I can tell this House that, unlike under the previous administration, this will be a priority for this government.” But up until the recent series of suicides, there had seemed to be little sense of urgency. A budgetary and bureaucratic turf war brought on by the Harper government’s hiring freeze prevented the Canadian Forces Health Services from filling jobs, even though $11.4-million was injected into the system in 2012 to make it happen. In testimony last spring before a Commons committee, one federal official said certain obstacles, such as a paltry relocation allowance, had been rectified and removed. Since January, 54 mental health staff have been hired and officials said they were “proactively” searching to fill the rest. But an email exchange between the military’s chief of personnel and the department’s deputy minister shows that, even in the midst of the suicide crisis, the military was being told to make budgetary room for the new hires. “During our meeting last week, I mentioned the

potential cuts to (Health Services) primary care, associated with our budget issues in (2014/15) and longer,” Maj.-Gen. David Millar wrote on Jan. 12, 2014, in a memo obtained by The Canadian Press under the Access to Information Act. “It is important to note that cuts to primary care have a direct impact on (mental health) care as primary care provides the front end and the back end, with (mental health) care providing the specialist requirement. “Therefore augmenting (mental health) care while decreasing primary care will be contrary to what we are trying to achieve.” National Defence was asked recently whether the last budget imposed any reductions to primary care or staff. “There were no cuts made to the primary care program budget as it would have had too great of an impact on the health care of (Canadian Armed Forces) members,” the department responded in an email. “The military health care program continues to be adequately funded by DND through a combination of baseline funding and, when required, in-year funding adjustments.” Also despite the government’s assurances, wait times for initial assessments at Operational Trauma and Stress Support Centres have been creeping up at four of the seven clinics across the country.

BRIEF B.C. man who killed four women gets life without parole for 25 years PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — The northern B.C. man who killed four women has been given a life sentence without the chance of parole for 25 years. Cody Legebokoff’s conviction on four counts of first-degree murder automatically assigns him the life sentence. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Glen Parrett told the court as he sentenced Legebokoff that the man fabricated the claim that unnamed drug dealers killed the women. Parrett said that the murders were not the actions of a simple killer but of something infinitely worse. A jury convicted the 24-year-old last week of killing Loren Leslie, Jill Stuchenko, Cynthia Mass and Natasha Montgomery in 2009 and 2010. Legebokoff won’t be eligible for parole until November 2035.

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B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Education Minister Peter Fassbender address the tentative agreement with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation in Vancouver on Tuesday.

B.C. teachers reach tentative deal BY THE CANADIAN PRESS RICHMOND, B.C. — A marathon bargaining session boosted by a master mediator has resulted in a tentative contract that could end British Columbia’s bitter teachers’ strike and allow half a million students to start their school year. The breakthrough in negotiations came in the early hours of a sixth day of talks at a Richmond, B.C., hotel between the teachers’ union and the government’s bargaining agent, with the aid of mediator Vince Ready. Ready, known for taking on tough labour disputes, said both sides worked hard to reach the deal. “After all these hours, I am very pleased to announce that the parties have reached a tentative agreement,” he told reporters outside the hotel early Tuesday. “I’m not at liberty to release any of the details, nor are the parties.” Premier Christy Clark and Education Minister Peter Fassbender were to release details of the agreement later Tuesday in Vancouver. Clark told a business gathering earlier in the day that the contract was six years in length — longer than the teachers’ union had wanted. One the union’s bargaining team members said the contentious E80 clause, involving class size and composition, had been scrapped and would be dealt with through the courts. David Komljenovic, also president of the Kamloops-Thompson Teachers’ Association, said many of

the union’s issues were addressed at the negotiating table. “Teachers had taken a vote last week about ensuring that the infamous E80 was off the table,” he said. “We did manage to get that off.” “It’s an agreement we can live with. Definitely, there’s something for both sides. But the issues around what’s before the courts will remain there.” The B.C. Teachers’ Federation thanked its more than 40,000 members through social media for their “commitment, courage and strength” during the months-long strike. Union spokeswoman Nancy Knickerbocker said on Twitter that teachers will read over details and vote on the agreement on Thursday. She said schools, which have been closed since mid-June, will also need to be cleaned before students resume classes. Administrators are anticipating that Monday will be the earliest that most schools could open. Patti Bacchus, chairwoman of the Vancouver School Board, said that if the contract is ratified, the board will attempt to get into the school year as quickly as possible. Principals have already been making preparations, she said. “We’re fairly well prepared,” Bacchus said, adding many teachers still have to tidy up from last June because the strike began two weeks before the official end of the school year. “It’s going to be bumpy for sure and people are going to have to be a little bit patient, but I know there’s a great desire to get back as soon as we possibly can,” she said.

First five jurors selected to hear murder trial of Luka Rocco Magnotta MONTREAL — The first day of jury selection in the murder trial of Luka Rocco Magnotta has seen five people chosen to hear the case. Magnotta has pleaded not guilty to five charges, including first-degree murder, in connection with the May 2012 slaying and dismemberment of Jun Lin, 33, a Chinese engineering student. Two women were selected as jurors this morning, while two men and one woman were picked this afternoon. The process will continue until they have found 14 bilingual candidates and two alternates. Ultimately, 14 jurors will hear the case and a dozen will decide the verdict. Roughly 300 candidates remain from the initial 1,600 summoned last week.

Special forces sent to northern Iraq to advise in fight against ISIL OTTAWA — Prime Minister Stephen Harper says 69 special forces soldiers have been sent to northern Iraq to advise and assist local forces in the fight against the militants known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Harper revealed the figure during a second straight day of question-period pressure from the opposition in the House of Commons. Both the New Democrats and Liberals want Parliament to vote on the deployment, but Harper says that won’t happen because it’s not a combat mission. When Canadian soldiers were in Afghanistan, the Conservatives twice gave the House a say in extending the mission in Kandahar, even though there is no law requiring input from elected officials. Deploying troops is a prerogative of the prime minister and the federal cabinet under the Canadian system.

Crews quench ‘dumpcano’ in Iqaluit IQALUIT, Nunavut — A long-smouldering dump fire in Iqaluit, dubbed the “dumpcano,” is finally out. The smoky blaze had been burning on the south side of the Nunavut capital since May. The city had initially planned to let the fire burn itself out because fighting the hot and unstable pile was too dangerous. When the fire began, the mound was about the length of a football field and as high as 17 metres on one side. Although no flames could be seen, the fire deep within the garbage created heat up to 2,000 C. But letting the fire take care of itself would have taken about three years. And fumes had forced schools to close for several days and prompted health warnings. Instead, experts were brought in and crews started fighting the fire 17 days ago. Deputy fire chief George Seigler said the blaze was officially declared out Tuesday morning, almost two weeks ahead of schedule. “We’ve reached the end of pile. We’ve done this literally bucket by bucket and quenching it,” he said. “We’re down to dirt.” Mike Noblett with Global Forensics Inc. out of Red Deer, acted as site manager during the fire fight. He described how excavators first dug out a pond near the burning pile and hoses stretching to a nearby creek filled it with water.

Machines next removed sections of the hot garbage and dunked them several times into a pond of water. The cooled garbage was then dumped into a flatter and shorter pile. Noblett said workers will spend the next week reshaping it into a new pile, making sure it’s sloped at an angle that will hopefully keep wind from pushing inside.

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Finding a system to stave off jet lag BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — After succumbing to afternoon sleepiness during a visit to Paris, Colleen Friesen was determined not to let jet lag extinguish her energy on a return trip to the City of Light. Even as rain poured in the French capital, Friesen was intent on being outdoors to help acclimate to the time change. But even before she embarks on trips across multiple time zones, the frequent flyer has developed a system to help stave off jet lag. “The darker your bedroom, the better for your sleeping. So, I take an eye mask and ear plugs, I do the whole sensory deprivation thing,” said Friesen, a Vancouver-based travel writer who has visited more than 50 countries including India, Syria and the U.K. Three nights prior to departure and three nights after arrival, she takes melatonin prior to bedtime. Health authorities recommend individuals consult with their doctor prior to taking the supplement. Once Friesen arrives at her destination, she adopts the local time — which includes staying out in the light as long as possible. “There’s a couple of moments where you’re tired the first couple of days at inopportune times but nothing that’s debilitating, and certainly something that you can walk through.” Friesen’s approach to fighting jet lag is in line with ad-

vice from medical experts who suggest individuals spending extended time abroad should adjust their routines to the local time of their destination. Jet lag occurs when there is a mismatch between the time of a person’s internal clock — or circadian rhythm — and the local time as a result of rapid travel between different times zones, said Dr. Jay Keystone, medical director of the Medisys Travel and Adult Immunization Clinic in Toronto. The circadian clock is centred in the hypothalamus in the lower part of the brain and is responsible for modulating blood pressure and heart rate. Next to the hypothalamus is the pineal gland which produces melatonin, which Keystone described as “the hormone of darkness.” The release of melatonin is what signals to the body that it’s time to sleep. “Darkness increases melatonin production, light stimuli reduces it,” said Keystone, staff physician in the tropical disease unit at Toronto General Hospital. “But the problem is... as soon as you go through multiple time zones, your time clock is now thrown off and it takes at least a couple of days — two to three days — before it can catch up to the current time zone. And that’s why we wind up with jet lag. Dr. Gregory Belenky, research professor at the Sleep and Performance Research Center at Washington State University Spokane, said tourists should get acclimated to

the local time with respect to the normal light-dark cycle, meaning bright light exposure in the morning and dim light in the evening, he added. “Someone who’s not a frequent traveller ... the best recommendation is to sleep as much as you can on the plane, take melatonin two hours before you want to fall asleep on the plane and continue the melatonin two hours before the new bedtime in the new location.” Belenky said most people have a slight tendency to stay up late and sleep in which is why most typically find it easier to travel west than east. “The problem with going to be bed early is that your body temperature is rising. It peaks around 10 in the evening, and so you’re not going to be able to fall asleep much before 10:30 usually unless you’re really sleep-deprived.” Jay Olson had always seen jet lag as a necessary component of travelling over many time zones and never tried to use a particular strategy to reduce its effects. “I would just sleep when I was tired at the destination, but often that would lead to me missing out on exploring the city and all the things you like doing when travelling,” said Olson, who is completing a master’s in psychiatry at Montreal’s McGill University. He developed Jet Lag Rooster while working as a psychology teaching assistant at B.C.’s Simon Fraser University. The website and mobile

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Colleen Friesen is pictured in London, England, in a undated photo. After crossing several time zones, the lengthy journey may have some travellers suddenly ready for a snooze soon after they touch down. app allow travellers to create a customized plan to help shift their body clock in order to reduce or prevent jet lag. Users key in their cities of departure and arrival and their typical sleep-wake patterns and have the option of shifting sleep schedules to

the new time zone before departure, after departing on the plane or after arrival. The plan also offers guidelines to “seek light” — go outside in sunlight or use a portable light box — as well as ideal sleep periods and other tips to reduce fatigue.

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Mitsubishi Manager Cites Need to Provide Community with Vehicle Purchase Opportunities By Brian McLoughlin Advertising Feature There will be a Mad Slasher prowling the lot at Red Deer Mitsubishi on Saturday, September 20th and you can take advantage of his antics to score a new set of wheels at a phenomenal discount. With 100 brand new units and 150 used vehicles available to the lowest bidders, the Mad Slasher will clear the lot of the excess inventory currently held by Alberta’s Landsperg Auto Group. All types of vehicles will be on offer, including cars, trucks and SUV’s. Vehicles prices will be slashed up to $10,000, meaning that a $40,000 vehicle could be slashed to $30,000, a 30,000 vehicle to $20,000 and so on. New vehicles will be slashed below factory invoice and three vehicles will be slashed right down to $49. Other vehicles will go for $500, some for $1000 and some $2000! Landsperg Auto Group is Alberta’s newest multi-location, multi-brand auto group with both Mitsubishi and Kia dealerships in Red Deer and Mitsubishi dealerships in Lethbridge and Cranbrook. Founded in 2012, Landsperg Auto Group has set new standards for customer service and vehicle pricing and prides itself in its

ability to work with their customers to meet their vehicle needs. The Slasher event will begin at 6:00pm on Friday, September 19th with an open display of all the vehicles to be sold off on Saturday. A pre-selling price will be displayed on the windshield of each vehicle, allowing customers to decide which unit interests them most. At the close of business Friday the lot will be locked down until 6:00am Saturday morning. Saturday morning customers will be allowed back on the lot and all vehicles will be open for customers to claim their rides. The sale will begin at 10:00am. To qualify to purchase your vehicle you must be sitting in that vehicle at the start of the event. Once the sale has started whoever is sitting behind the wheel in the vehicle when the posted price is slashed will have the chance to purchase the vehicle at the slashed price. The sale starts at 10:00am, but you must remain in the vehicle until your vehicle is sold. The Slasher Sale is open to everyone. Financing and approval will be available on site at zero dollars down, rates starting at 0% and up to 84 months O.A.C. There will be a $699 administration fee charged on every

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Local Dealership Slashes Vehicle Prices to $49.00!! purchase. Customers should be prepared for on the spot delivery. In addition, all vehicles have a 30 day exchange satisfaction guarantee. According to Chad Protasiewich, Red Deer Mitsubishi General Manager, the Slasher Sales Event provides a double benefit. “It allows us to get rid of a ton of excess inventory and allows our customers to get into a pretty sweet ride at a very sweet price.” And an added benefit to the event is that the incredible prices bring the chance to own a vehicle to just about everyone. “In the past we’ve had people tell us that were it not for The Slasher they may have been doomed to ride the bus forever. We like to

look at the event as one of the ways we are able to give back to the community. We are very lucky to live and work where we do and we work hard to be part of the communities we live in. And the event gives us and our customers a chance to have a lot of fun!”, Protasiewich adds. So mark September 20th on your calendar, pack a lunch and make sure you use the washroom before the event starts. Red Deer Mitsubishi is located along Highway 2 at 295 Burnt Park Drive, Burnt Lake Business Park. For more information on Red Deer Mitsubishi check them out on the web at www. reddeermitsubishi.ca.

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Oscar winner content to join ensemble ‘I HAVE THE PRIZE IN THE CRACKER JACK BOX. I DON’T NEED TO BE THE PRICE. BIG DISTINCTION. BIG DIFFERENCE.’

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Academy Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer poses for a portrait, on Mon. in New York. Spencer stars in the new Fox series ‘Red Band Society’ premiering tonight at 9 p.m. ET/PT. said. What made her hesitate was whether the tone of the show would be too depressing.

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CBS was covering the controversy over Rice’s assault of his then-fiancee. CBS planned to use the song Thursday and for the rest of the season, but Rihanna tweeted, “CBS you pulled my song last week, now you wanna slide it back in this Thursday? ... Y’all are sad for penalizing me for this.” CBS issued a statement saying that it was “moving in a different direction” with different theme music.

BRIEF Giller Prize announces long list, doubles award purse MONTREAL — The Scotiabank Giller Prize has announced its 2014 long list — and says it is doubling the amount of cash it awards. The prize purse will increase to $140,000, with $100,000 to the winner and $10,000 to each finalist. Twelve titles made the long list, including books by Miriam Toews, David Bezmozgis and Shani Mootoo. They were chosen from 161 books submitted by 63 publishers. This year’s jury panel consists of Canadian author Shauna Singh Baldwin, British novelist Justin Cartwright, and American writer Francine Prose. The Scotiabank Giller Prize will air on CBC-TV on Nov. 10. Others on the long list include Frances Itani, Padma Viswanathan and Heather O’Neill. The complete long list can be found at www.scotiabankgillerprize.ca

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Rachel McAdams, Hayley Wickenheiser to get stars on Canada’s Walk of Fame TORONTO — Musician Jeff Healey, actors Rachel McAdams and Ryan Reynolds, and Olympic hockey star Hayley Wickenheiser are among the latest inductees to Canada’s Walk of Fame. Americana innovators the Band will also get a star, as will Louise Arbour, former justice of the Supreme Court of Canada. Canada’s Walk of Fame celebrates Canadians who have achieved excellence in a variety of areas, ranging from music and film to sports, science, innovation and literature. Honorees’ names are engraved on stars, which are then displayed on the sidewalks of King Street West and Simcoe Street in downtown Toronto. The inductees will be celebrated at a red carpet and awards show at Toronto’s Sony Centre for the Performing Arts on Oct. 18, which will be televised on Global and Slice on Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. It was announced Monday that alternative R&B singer the Weeknd would receive the Allan Slaight Award at the event.

NEW YORK — A documentary about Edward Snowden is a late addition to the New York Film Festival. The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced Tuesday that Laura Poitras’ Citizenfour will premiere Oct. 10 as part of the annual festival’s main slate. Poitras is a journalist and documentarian whom Snowden first contacted about leaking thousands of documents that revealed the Nation Security Agency’s collection of Americans’ phone and email records. Come and sign up Poitras shared in the for the 2014-2015 Pulitzer Prize given to The Washington Post and The Curling Season Guardian for the NSA revelations. Free In an interview with BBQ The Associated Press this year, Poitras said she was editing the film in Berlin because she didn’t feel she could protect her source material from beFor more League info and online registration, ing seized by the governvisit our website ment inside the U.S. Citizenfour opens in 4725 - 43rd Street theatres Oct. 24.

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then I read it and I was pleasantly surprised because I didn’t realize I was going to laugh as much as I did and enjoy it as much as I did.” Spencer, who won her Oscar for 2011’s The Help, said one of the more challenging aspects of switching to television is adjusting to the quick turnover of scripts. “I’m a dyslexic and it takes me a lot longer to learn material,” she said. “But you know what? It was very refreshing to me to have Halle Berry ask me if I was struggling with it. Billy Bob Thornton asked me if I was struggling and Viola Davis (too). “All of us have big film backgrounds ... because we’re so used to having that one bit of material and spending so much time with that material before you ever start shooting it that when the scripts are coming really quickly it’s like, ‘Wait a minute.”’ Spencer is shuttling between Los Angeles to the Red Band set in Atlanta, with her family living in Alabama, which she says is “tough.” However, being on location has allowed the cast to “gel more,” she said. “We’ve built this great sense of community for each other and gotten a better sense of each other’s personal space (and) personal habits. It’s actually very conducive to the whole ensemble vibe,” she said. “But, I miss L.A.”

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NEW YORK — As the offers poured in for Oscar winner Octavia Spencer to join the many other film actors who have recently transitioned to television, she was clear on what she wanted. For one, she didn’t want to do a sitcom. She had a recurring role on the first season of CBS’ Mom, playing an addict with a looming prison sentence for embezzlement who befriends Allison Janney and Anna Farris’ characters in Alcoholics Anonymous. Spencer got laughs, but believes regularly performing in front of an audience would be too distracting. “I have severe stage fright and ... it’s very different to be on a television set or a film set where you’re working with crew people,” Spencer, 44, said. “You’re not there to entertain. You’re all there to do a job. When you do stuff in front of an audience, you’re putting on a miniplay. It’s like, ‘Ahh! I can’t think about whether you’re being entertained. I have to think about my character.”’ A role in an ensemble series, however, had potential. “I have the prize in the Cracker Jack box. I don’t need to be the prize,” she said. “Big distinction. Big difference.” Spencer plays the head nurse in Red Band Society, premiering Wednesday on Fox (8 p.m. EDT). The dramedy follows the ups and downs of teens who are long-term patients in a children’s hospital. “I like the fact that it really is about (the kids) and their journey and you have these adult characters who kind of keep them within boundaries,” she

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Apple releases special tool to delete free U2 album from iTunes after complaints NEW YORK — Some iPhone users are not happy that U2’s new album, Songs of Innocence, was automatically added to their iTunes music library, free of charge. In response, Apple has released a special tool that lets people remove the album from their collections. U2 played at an Apple event last week that included the unveiling of the iPhone maker’s new smartwatch and updated iPhone models. In a surprise move, the Irish rock band performed at the event and put out its 11-song release. Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the new album would be given to the company’s 500 million iTunes users. The release showed up in users’ iTunes music libraries. The company said Monday that 33 million iTunes account holders have accessed the free album. But some iTunes users took to Twitter to complain and ask how to remove it. While it was already possible to delete the album, Apple’s tool makes it possible in one step.

Police: Officers followed protocol in detention of actress who didn’t provide ID LOS ANGELES — Police said Monday they followed proper protocol when they demanded identification from an actress and her boyfriend while investigating a 911 call alleging lewd conduct in a parked car. Actress Daniele Watts, who appeared in Django Unchained says she was unjustly handcuffed and detained Thursday after refusing to provide identification and walking away from officers responding to a report of lewd conduct in a car along Ventura Boulevard in Studio City. Watts said in an interview Monday that she and her boyfriend, Brian Lucas, were kissing in the car and fully clothed, with nothing improper going on. She and Lucas wrote about the incident on Facebook and posted photos of a crying Watts in handcuffs. Lucas said he suspects that onlookers assumed Watts to be a prostitute and him a client because she is black and he is white. Los Angeles police Lt. Andrew Neiman said citizens are required to identify themselves if requested to do so by an officer who has reasonable suspicion to believe an offence may have been committed. In this case, he said, reasonable suspicion was created by the 911 call, and Watts and Lucas fit the description and location described by the caller. Celebrity website TMZ posted audio of the exchange between Watts and police. Neiman and Bill McCoy, a spokesman for the couple, say the audio is authentic, though its origin is unknown. On the recording, a police sergeant is heard telling Watts, “Somebody called, which gives me the right to be here, so it gives me the right to identify you by law.” Watts can be heard responding in frustration. She was detained until police determined no crime was committed. Neiman said it is unlikely that a recording of the 911 call will be made public. The results of the LAPD’s internal investigation of the matter, which could take several months, are also unlikely to be released, he said.

Watts said the officer’s demeanour was an emotional trigger for her because of personal and historical experiences of racial profiling by police. “He was not abusive,” she said. “He was not overtly racist.” She said she felt as though she was singled out even though she hadn’t done anything wrong. She said she is speaking out about the incident in hopes of furthering a discussion about “questions that give us clarity about the nature of our being in this society.” “I can understand how people would say that I’m being a drama queen and that I created this situation for publicity,” she said. “To a certain degree, you can say they’re correct in that if I’m going to be in the public eye, I’m going to stand up for what I believe in, and I don’t believe I committed any crime where I deserved to be in handcuffs.” FILE photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

California man to pay $13,000 to restore defaced Banksy graffiti art in Park City PARK CITY, Utah — A California man pleaded guilty Monday to defacing two Park City murals believed to have been done by the mysterious British graffiti artist Banksy. If David William Noll, 36, pays $13,000 in restoration costs before a November sentencing hearing, prosecutors say they won’t seek jail time as part of a plea deal. Noll told a judge Monday he was suffering from a bout with bipolar disorder when he drove to Park City and damaged the works on New Year’s Eve. “Banksy” is a pseudonym for the graffiti artist known for silhouetted figures and spray-painted messages that show up in unexpected places. His works have sold for as much as $1.1 million at auction. The Park City murals appeared on the city’s historic Main Street in 2010, around the time Banksy was in town for the Sundance Film Festival debut of his documentary, Exit Through the Gift Shop. One depicts a young boy with a pink halo and angel wings kneeling to pray behind a can of pink paint. It was found covered in brown spray paint after the protective glass was shattered. Also damaged was a bulletproof-glass cover over a mural of a cameraman shooting video footage of a flower. A spider-web crack on the glass obscured the image. Citing YouTube videos police say Noll posted about the vandalism, Summit County Attorney David Brickey said he appears to be a frustrated artist who didn’t understand the acclaim that surrounds the elusive Banksy. “He said it was graffiti, and he was just marking it up again,” said Brickey, describing the videos. At a hearing Monday, Noll wore a tie decorated with a Norman Rockwell painting that shows the artist sitting at a canvas, looking in a mirror and painting himself. Noll told state court Judge Todd Shaughnessy that he has little memory of defacing the murals, but viewing the videos and talking to his family convinced him that he had damaged the works. Noll has also served about five months in jail after pleading no contest to vandalizing Banksy works in Los Angeles. He remains on probation in California. His sentencing hearing was set for Nov. 17.

Kiss unplugs, sheds makeup for $1-million fundraiser for Guard’s Oregon Military Museum LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. — The band Kiss shed the makeup and pulled out acoustic guitars to raise money for the renovation of the Oregon Military Museum. The Oregonian reports the $2,500-aticket gala Sunday night in Lake Oswego raised more than $1 million. The museum is named for the father of lead guitarist Tommy Thayer. He is Brig. Gen. James B. Thayer, now 93, a World War II hero who liberated a Nazi death camp. The museum is at the Oregon National Guard’s Camp Withycombe in Clackamas. The renovation is expected to cost $15 million, and half has been raised. An auction Sunday included one of Kiss member Paul Stanley’s guitars, fetching $20,000. The paper reported the band did a 14-song set, closing with an unplugged version of Rock and Roll All Nite.

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Cat Stevens touring in the United States for first time since late 1970s BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — New Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Cat Stevens is taking the Peace Train back on the road. He announced Monday that he will make a six-city concert tour in North America this December, his first series of shows in the U.S. since 1976. His conversion to Islam followed, putting his music career on hold for a quarter century. Stevens, who’s also releasing a blues album in October produced by Rick Rubin, is using that stage name along with Yusuf, the name he took when he converted. The performer of 1970s-era hits Wild World, Morning Has Broken and Peace Train has slowly broken back into secular music during the past decade and has made only a handful of semi-public and television appearances in the U.S. “I’ve been a bit slow in coming around to the United States, but there were so many people asking me to do that, that I just felt an obligation,” Stevens said in a telephone interview from Dubai, where he lives most of the time now. The title of the “Peace Train ... Late Again” tour refers to his unhurried music career. Only six dates are scheduled so far — starting Dec. 1 in Toronto and hitting Boston, New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Stevens said he frequently gets feedback on Facebook asking him to per-

form more and that it makes him feel guilty “because I’m not doing as much as they want me to do. Then again, I’m 66 years old, and I do take things in my stride.” Stevens, who was inducted into the rock hall this spring in Brooklyn, said he had a lot of hesitation about getting back into the music business. “That’s something I ran away from a long time ago,” he said. “But that’s not to say the music business is the same as making music. When I finally reconciled my questions about the issue — where it should be in my life — by that time, I had something to say. I wouldn’t be writing songs if I didn’t have something to say.” Despite the political climate, with the U.S. fighting the Islamic state in the Middle East, Stevens said he didn’t expect his faith to be an issue when he goes on the road in this country. “I’m afraid that a lot of things that people believe about Islam are totally different from the religion that most of us recognize,” he said. “I was really fortunate that I got to know Islam before it became a headline.” Gary Bongiovanni, editor of the concert industry trade publication Pollstar, said he didn’t expect problems, although it would be different if Stevens had spoken out in favour of the Islamic state, for instance. He said it looked like a modest tour designed to test that waters and that if Stevens makes clear he’ll be playing his old hits — Stevens said he will — he should get some interest.

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COVEY Wayne Robert Born August 10, 1950 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia passed away September 2, 2014 in Manila, Philippines. He leaves to mourn his wife Issy; sons Lee (Lisa), Dustin and his beautiful grandchildren Riley, Lars and Damien. He is survived by one brother, Clarence (Jessica); four sisters: Dianne Findlay (Bob), Nancy Thoms (John), Judy DiPenta (Barry), Debbie Peters; nieces and nephews and so many friends he made across the country while he worked as a business agent for UFCW Local 1118. He was predeceased by his parents Clarence and Eleanor. Wayne was passionate about his work, loved to travel, enjoyed little bets on his NFL teams and was a loyal Blue Jays fan. His family would like to invite everyone to a casual, come and go Celebration of Wayne’s Life on September 27, 2014 at the Red Deer Lodge, starting at 3 p.m. As an expression of sympathy a donation can be made in Wayne’s name to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.

JACOBSEN Vera Aug. 28, 1917 - Sept. 11, 2014 Vera Jacobsen passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Michener Extendicare facility on Sept. 11, 2014, at the age of 97. Vera was born and raised near Speers, SK and later moved to the Brooks, AB area where she married, raised her family, farmed and started her retirement years. In 2004 she moved to Springbrook to live with her daughter and be closer to family. In 2009 she moved to the Red Deer Parkvale Lodge and enjoyed her life there. She had recently moved to the Michener facility after some medical complications. She was predeceased by her parents, brothers and sister, husbands Fred Bodie and Chris Jacobsen; and son Marinus Jacobsen. She will be greatly missed by her children, Kirsten (Horst) Fandrey, Grant (Helen) Bodie, Karen Christensen, Gordon (Heather) Bodie, Glorene (David) Ellis and Neala (Walter) Cook; daughter-in-law Merrilyn Jacobsen; 14 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 2.00 p.m. at Red Deer Funeral Home, 6150 - 67 Street Red Deer. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Gideons. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.reddeerfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to RED DEER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-3319.

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DEEDRICK(Nee Williamson) Kathleen Velores “Kay” Oct. 27, 1928 - Sept.13, 2014 On Saturday September 13, 2014, Kathleen (Kay) Deedrick passed away suddenly and peacefully at the age of 85 years. Kay was born in Edmonton on October 27, 1928 and is predeceased by her parents, and her grandson Curtis Dulmadge. Left to cherish Kay’s memory is her husband of 66 years, Dalton, daughter Linda (Ron) Dulmadge; sons Bruce Deedrick (Sandra Dahms), Brian Deedrick, and daughter Laurel (Julian) Mayne. Kay loved her 5 grandchildren: Isaac, Christopher, Curtis, Nicholas, and Sally, and 2 great grandchildren. Kay also leaves behind her sister, half sister, and numerous relatives and friends. In truth, Kay made friends everywhere she went, and did everything she could to improve the quality of life in her town of Lacombe. In addition to her husband and family, Kay dedicated her life to volunteer work including years at FCSS and Kozy Korner. She was a founding board member of Meals on Wheels and the local division of Alberta Housing Authority. She treated everyone with dignity and respect, a sense of humor and kindness. She was happiest when she could help make a difference in the lives of others. She was genuinely curious about people and loved just stopping to chat. Kay enjoyed all aspects of the ‘high’ life, flying with Dalton in the Cessna or Harvard, going to air shows around the province or further flung adventures from Mexico to Alaska. She made more airplane picnics than you can imagine and, as in life itself, she buttered her bread to the edges. Her creative spirit was evident in her paintings, from oils and acrylics, fun embellishment of the fire hydrant in the front yard and the most spectacular Halloween costumes. She collected every recyclable object imaginable for ‘Lady Mary’s’ art classes at the library. She loved all people, young and old, and everyone in between. Give her an idea and she’d make a project. Give her a project and she’d run with it. She will be missed. Funeral Services will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, 5226-51 Ave., Lacombe, Ab. on Friday, September 19th, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. If friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca. WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, of Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements. 403-782-3366 403-843-3388 “A Caring Family, Caring For Families”

McLEOD Gwendolyn Marlene 1937 -2014 Gwen McLeod passed away peacefully at the Red Deer Hospital on Saturday, September 13th, 2014 with her family at her side. Gwen was born October 30, 1937 at Galahad, AB. She grew up and attended school in Forestburg with her 10 brothers and sisters. She married her husband Gordon on May 19, 1956 in Edmonton. They moved to Red Deer in 1961. She was a very active member of the community, volunteering her time with many organizations including Brownies, Diabetes Association and the Red Deer Hospice. She was past president of the Red Deer Oilwives Club and also a very active member of the Red Deer Golf & Country Club and past president of the lady’s league. She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 58 years, Gordon, her daughters Beverly (Rod) McWilliam, Marnie (Andy) Miller, grandchildren, Allison (Tim) Wilson, Christine (Bryce) Prysunka, Andrew McWilliam, Amy Miller and John Miller. Also mourning her passing are her sisters, Mary Fortune of Victoria, Joan CrawfordLymburner of Edmonton, Reta (Fred) LeGear of Forestburg, brothers in law Don Campbell of Edmonton, Dr. Keith McLeod of Toronto, Valerie and Ted Spencer of Winnipeg, and sisters in law Monica McLeod of Prince Albert, and Pat McLeod of Lakefield, ON., as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Helen and David Crawford, brothers Dave Jr, Bill, Jack, Jim and Doug; and sisters Jean Campbell and Helen Nicol. A celebration of Gwen’s life will be held Friday, September 19, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Eventide Funeral Chapel 4820-45 Street Red Deer, AB. The family would like to thank the many doctors and nurses at the Red Deer Hospital for their compassionate care over the past years. Memorial donations may be made in Gwen’s name directly to the Red Deer Regional Hospital Foundation 3942 50A Ave Red Deer, AB T4N 4E7 or to the Red Deer Hospice Society 99 Arnot Ave Red Deer, AB T4R 3S6. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222

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HODGSON Harry Rowland 1944 - 2014 Mr. Harry Rowland Hodgson of Red Deer, Alberta passed away at his home on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at the age of 70 years. Harry will be lovingly remembered by his son, Scott Hodgson of Red Deer, his daughter, Lindsay (Darrin) Steinke of Red Deer, his grandchildren, Tyler, Shaunna, Amelia, Maya and Ariel and Scott and Lindsay’s mother, Janet Johnston. He will also be sadly missed by his brother, Bill Hodgson of Blairmore, Alberta and sister, Grace Tinis of Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Harry was predeceased by his father, William Hodgson and his mother, Laura Hodgson. A Celebration of Harry’s Life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Leanne V. Hall officiating. If desired, Memorial Donations in Harry’s honor may be made directly to the Safe Harbor Society, 5246 53 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 5K2. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Ashley Paton, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.

In Loving Memory of DON HENGSTLER 1960 - 1988 No farewell words were spoken No time to say goodbye, You were gone before we knew it And only God can tell us why We honor you for whom you were and special things you did Our memories are forever in our hearts. Sadly missed forever, Mom, Laurie, Sandra and family.

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CLARKE Joy Ann 1962 - 2014 Joy Ann Clarke Tambour of Blackfalds, Alberta, formerly of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away peacefully with her husband and daughter at her side, on Monday, September 8, 2014 at the age of 51 years. Joy was born on December 15, 1962 at Hay River, Northwest Territories. She moved to Edmonton, Alberta in 1978 and gave birth to her pride and joy, Christine in 1982. In 1984, she moved to Red Deer where she met her husband, Kelly Clarke. They were married on June 29, 1998 at Hay River, Northwest Territories. Joy spent her working years in Customer Service in Red Deer, Alberta. She was also the friendly voice of Central Alberta Tree Trimming Services, alongside Kelly. She took pride in being a mother and grandmother. Joy was a friend to all that knew her, making friends wherever she was and loved all kinds of people, from all walks of life. Joy will be remembered as the most beautiful, compassionate, loving, funniest woman. From people to pets and even insects, Joy never wanted to hurt a soul. She spent most of her life looking after everyone. She absolutely loved and doted on her grandson, Thomas, who was the sparkle in her eyes. She loved to dance; she was always singing, dancing and clapping. Joy loved music and entertaining people; she could often be heard playing the harmonica, guitar, spoons or just singing away. She loved to cook and loved her home, and loved shopping. We will miss her for the rest of our lives, her laughter and love will forever be a part of our hearts and minds. Joy will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Kelly Clarke, daughter, Christine Tambour (Barrie) and grandson, Thomas Tambour. She will also be sadly missed by her sisters, Florence Pourtakin (Tambopur), Verda Tambour, Doreen Tambour and Rose Tambour, her brothers, Elvis Tambour and Glen Tambour, as well as her many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Joy was predeceased by her parents, Corine Tambour and Peter Baluk and brother, Kenneth Reimer. We encourage you to attend her Memorial Service being held at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. If desired, Memorial Donations in Joy’s honor may be made directly to the Canadian Liver Foundation at www.liver.ca or to the Red Deer & District S.P.C.A. at www.reddeerspca.com. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Gary W. Anderson, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.

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CROWHURST Please join us as we Celebrate our 60th ANNIVERSARY Saturday Sept. 20, 2014 at St. Mary’s Parish Hall Ponoka 5120 49 Ave. - 2pm - 4pm Your presence would be a blessing! Jean and George Crowhurst

Card Of Thanks GLOVER We cannot begin to name the many friends, relatives, students and neighbors for their acts of kindness and generosity that was shown to us during the untimely passing of Nolan. Thanks for all the hugs, visits, flowers, cards and food. May God bless you all, Don & Shirley Glover and family

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Card Of Thanks GLOVER We would like to express our sincere thanks for all the support we have received during our loss. From the visits, calls, texts, gifts, flowers, cards, food and donations to the lunch program we will be forever grateful. The continued support we have received from our friends, family, co-workers, teachers, students, sports associations and community have been greatly appreciated. To all the First Responders and Victim Services Volunteers your compassion and guidance will never be forgotten. To Crossroads Church and Parkland Funeral Home for helping us to plan an amazing celebration of Nolan’s life. Thanks to all, Rob, Wendy and Kaitlyn Glover

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS LOCAL SERVICE CO. for busy oilfield trucking timhortons.com in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. company. Top wages Oil & Gas Well Testing SERVER -CUSTOMER VACUUM TRUCK Fax resume to: Supervisors, Night Foremen, COUNTER - F/T OPERATOR 403-346-6128, Attn: Pierre Experienced/ Duties: Take customer Must have Class 3 licence No phone calls please! Inexperienced orders, portion raw food, w/air & all oilfield tickets. Junior Day/Night Something for Everyone package take-out orders, Fax resume w/drivers Operators Everyday in Classifieds handle cleaning & store abstract to 403-886-4475 Must have H2S, First Aid, cleaning products, stock valid driver’s license. fridge, & collect money Pre-employment Drug from costumer. $11.89/hr. screening 5 days/wk. Must be avail. Competitive Wages. on weekends & holidays. Benefit Package Paula @ 403-347-8001 Please submit resume with references to: apply@wespro.ca Only individuals selected TANKMASTER RENTALS for interviews will be req’s Exp’d Class 1 Fluid contacted Now accepting applicaHaulers for Central tions for LOADER CEDA will be holding a Alberta. Oilfield tickets OPERATOR for fly in THE OPEN RANGE Career Fair to find req’d. Competitive salary campwork in NE. BC. DuSALOON in Sylvan Lake permanent Pigging and ties include refueling light and job bonuses. Resume to req’s Line Cooks. Full or Decoking Operators and terry@tankmaster.ca or towers and generators. No Part time with Food Safety. Labourers based out of fax 403-340-8818 removal. Working with pipe Please contact Nancy Red Deer. When: and other small tasks. Rig 403-887-3033 or Tuesday, September 23rd or completion exp. an 403-887-3465 from Noon-4:30pm. asset. Exc. pay, safety Where: Alberta Works bonuses and possibility for Centre, 2nd floor, 4911-51 year round work. Please Street, Red Deer forward resumes to careers@gtchandler.com or fax 403-886-2223. Successful applicants will be THE RUSTY PELICAN contacted for interview. TANKMASTER RENTALS is now accepting resumes req’s SHOP LABOURER for an EXPERIENCED for Central Alberta. LINE COOK DUE to recent significant Oilfi eld related work, some MUST HAVE growth, Alstar Oilfield long hours req’d. Oilfield REFERENCES. Contractors has tickets are an asset. Apply within: 2079-50 immediate openings Competitive salary. Resume to Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri. for full time permanent terry@tankmaster.ca or NOW HIRING Fax 403-347-1161 Phone JOURNEYMAN fax 403-340-8818 Well Testing Personnel calls WILL NOT be accepted. WELDERS AND B Experienced Supervisors PRESSURE WELDERS TREELINE & Operators (NOC 7265) Sales & Must have valid applicable WELL SERVICES at our Hinton location. tickets. Email: lstouffer@ Has Opening for all Distributors testalta.com positions! Immediately. Duties: All applicants must have IMMEDIATE Openings current H2S, Class 5 with **STARS FOUNDATION** • Work as part of a Q Endorsement,and First Help Save Lives ... Be a safety oriented team Aid. We offer competitive STARS Fundraiser • Fabricate pipe spools wages & excellent benefi ts. FACE-TO-FACE • Fabricate structural asPlease include 2 work FUNDRAISERS semblies OIL & GAS OPERATOR reference names and REQUIRED Bearspaw currently has a numbers. You have the chance to Knowledge, Skills and position in our Stettler field Please fax resume to: impact those in your Qualifications: operations for an intermediate 403-264-6725 community ... You can • Journeyman or Red oil and gas operator. Applicants Or email to: make a difference with Seal Welder must have experience as a STARS Calendar sales! • B Pressure or CWB heavy duty mechanic or tannis@treelinewell.com No phone calls please. This position is for those certificates would be journeyman instrument www.treelinewell.com who have a huge heart, an asset mechanic and possess articulate, goal oriented, • Stainless pipe ex- strong mechanical skills, ZUBAR Production and love meeting new perience would be an be quick learners, motivated Services people. Sell calendars in asset and hard working and live your community with the • Be able to interpret or be willing to relocate is currently taking resumes for experienced annual drawings within a 20 minute commute Production Testing STARS Air Ambulance to workplace location. This Personnel Calendar Campaign. Compensation: position offers a challenging Email resume to: $14/hour plus bonus • Starting at $35.00 per work environment, attractive rdzubaroffice@telus.net Flexible Hours * Local hour (based on ex- benefits with competitive or fax to (403)346-9420. Territory perience) pay and significant room Contact: • Matching RRSP for promotion. 1.877.778.8288 program Please submit resumes calendar@stars.ca • Medical, Dental, ViProfessionals sion plan Attn: Human Resources STORESMART • Disability and life email:payroll@ Self-Storage insurance bearspawpet.com is now hiring for Fax 403-252-9719 the following position! Apply to: Mail: Suite 5309 333 96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 Assistant Manager Alstar Oilfield Contractors (Full Time 40 hrs/week) LTD. MANUFACTURERS’ 310 East River Road Health & Safety Hinton, Alberta For job descriptions and T7V 2G3 Association how to apply, go to www.alstaroilfield.com www.StoreSmart.ca/jobs. hr@alstaroilfield.com SAFETY ADVISOR No phone calls please. Fax: 780 865 5829 PRODUCTION TESTING Full Time - Red Deer EXPERIENCED Competition closes Oct SUPERVISORS and 1/14 Please see our TESTERS website under Jobs for the Trades Day & Night position profile. Email Must have tickets. Resume to INT. PAINTERS NEEDED Top paid wages. lorne@mhsa.ab.ca Please Min. 3 yrs exp. $20-25/hr. EXP’D CLASS 1 Based out of Devon, AB. note this position is for our DRIVER REQ’D. Call 403-342-1441 Email resume to: Red Deer location Class 1 is a must and kathy@dragonsbreathpt.ca http://www.mhsa.ab.ca/jobs picker exp. would be an asset. Oilfield exp. preferred. Will require H2S Restaurant/ and First Aid Certificate. Hotel This position is F/T days only in the Stettler area. Salary to commensurate with experience. Please send resumes to: lornemurfitt@telus.net.

790

800

LOST: Luggage, including laptop, city hall park, reward, no questions. (403) 597-9139 after 7:00pm

Found

IPOD FOUND in Mountview area. Please call 403-309-2070 to claim KEYS FOUND in Morrisroe area. Has Dodge & fob, with other keys. Must identify to claim. 403-505-9190

Personals

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 403-347-8650 COCAINE ANONYMOUS 403-396-8298

wegot

jobs CLASSIFICATIONS 700-920

Caregivers/ Aides

710

Wanted: trained and qualified live in caregiver for elderly disabled lady in Rocky Mtn. House 403-845-3765 Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Clerical

720

IMMED. F/T ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, Req’d for busy Lacombe based Business. This position supports the accounting dept. with general accounting duties, as well as general administrative duties. Familiarity with ACCPAC, Word & Excel an asset. Fax resume to 403-342-7447

Dental

740

BOWER DENTAL REQ’S F/T ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT. Position to start immed. Must be a member of the College of Alberta Dental Association. Great benefits and perks. Email resume to: sheila@bowerdental.com or drop off resume.

Farm Work

755

4 WHEEL Drive Tractor Operator req’d. (Grain Cart) for Fall Harvest. 10 minutes from Red Deer. Top Wage. 403-872-8486

830

810

850

820

F/T position for safety coordinator/quality control asst for a local oilfield Custom Farming Operation const company. Candidate in Lacombe, AB is looking must be motivated and for Tractor Operators to have good communication, haul hard manure and organizational skills, valid compost. To start driver’s license & computer immediately email : skills. Email resume to ludzeholtrop@aol.com cccenca@telus.net

TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300

Anders Park

Deer Park

36 ANDERS STREET Downsizing - Rain or Shine Sept. 18th, 19th & 20th 10-5. Lrg variety of items. Some freebies. CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

Aspen Ridge 23 ASHTON CLOSE Sept. 18 & 19 MULTI-FAMILY Halloween costumes, household items, children’s, baby items, adults & children’s clothing, & more. Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

DONT MISS OUT ON ONE OF THE LAST “END OF SEASON” GARAGE SALES.

117 Dunning Cres. SEPT. 18, 19 & 20 Thursday, Friday & Sat.

10 am -7 pm

Mom’s Moved In ! We’re on OVERLOAD!

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

GOODMEN ROOFING LTD. Requires

SLOPED ROOFERS LABOURERS & FLAT ROOFERS Valid Driver’s Licence preferred. Fax or email info@goodmenroofing.ca or (403)341-6722 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Hiring all locations, Red Deer & Innisfail: Autobody Technicians and Preppers - Journeyman preferred, 2nd or 3rd yr. apprentices will be considered. Successful applicant must have team mentality. Come join our team with Red Deer Collision Centres/Innisfail Collision Centre ~ CSN. Competitive wages and health plan. Submit resumes to scott@ reddeercollision.com or fax to 403-346-5301

IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLOWING POSITIONS:

TURNAROUND PLANNER /SCHEDULER

Applicants Qualifications should Include: -Knowledge of planning systems -Must have shut down/ Turnaround experience -Journeyman trade certification - preferably a boilermaker, pipefitter, or welder with extensive experience an asset -MS programs experience -Exceptional organizational and problem solving skills with the ability to be flexible in managing priorities as they change -Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills -Self-starter who is able to produce quality work with minimal supervision and guidance -Detail oriented

SAFETY WATCH

-Clean class 5 drivers license -Good comprehension and communication skills -Good reading and writing skills - Good vision/hearing - H2S Alive - PST/CSTS -Standard First Aid/CPR -Confined space entry/ monitor -Fall protection Email: resumes @newcartcontracting.com Fax: 1-403-729-2396 Email all safety and trade tickets Start your career! See Help Wanted

KLES-AIR Mechanical Ltd.is hiring for all positions: Commercial HVAC, Residential, Retrofit, and Service Departments. We offer competitive wages, benefits package, and RRSP matching. * Valid drivers license required* Please send resume to kim@klesair.com or fax to 403-782-7499, Att: Kim Olafson LOOKING FOR APPRENTICE WELDERS/MILLWRIGHT & LABORERS Must be willing to travel, work heights, have valid drivers licence. Email: tracous@yahoo.com

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION Requires Full Time

Carpenters & Apprentices

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

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION Requires Full Time

Equipment Operator/Truck Driver

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

850

Trades

STAIR MANUFACTURER Req’s F/T workers to build stairs in Red Deer shop. MUST HAVE basic carpentry skills. Salary based on skill level. Benefits avail. Apply in person at 100, 7491 Edgar Industrial Bend. email: earl707@telus.net. and/or fax 403-347-7913 TERROCO INDUSTRIES JOB OPPORTUNITY: Heavy duty mechanic/ apprentice. Red Deer. Engine/truck and trailer experience necessary. hr@terroco.com Fax 403-346-9720

860

Truckers/ Drivers

880

Misc. Help

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

GAETZ SOUTH F/T P/T MEAT CUTTER. Apply within 5111 22nd St. Red Deer Tired of Standing? Find something to sit on in Classifieds

GAETZ SOUTH FT/PT CASHIERS Apply within 5111 22nd St. Red Deer

CENTRAL AB based trucking company requires

Owner Operators & Contract Drivers

GAETZ SOUTH

PT Bakery Evening Staff in AB. Home the odd night. Apply within Weekends off. Late model tractor pref. 403-586-4558 5111 22nd St. Red Deer CLASS 1 DRIVER GREENHOUSE WORKER with super B and grain wanted at Meadowbrook hauling experience for Greenhouses, Penhold. Central AB. Call Wayne 26 Full Time Seasonal 403-341-9113 Positions. No Exp, training provided. Starting Feb CLASS 1 or 3 drivers req’d 2015. $10.20/hr, 44 hrs, for moving equipment. 5 days per week, 3 month Resumes to be dropped off period. Fax resume to at Key Towing. 4083-78 St. 403-886-2252. Cres. Red Deer. F/T TRUCK drivers req’d. Minimum Class 5 with air and clean abstract. Exp. preferred. In person to Key Towing 4083-78 St. Cres. Red Deer.

GARNET’S OILFIELD TRUCKING

is looking for CLASS 1 BOOM TRUCK PICKER OPERATORS, 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 403-346-8992 admin@garnetstrucking.com No phone calls. NEED EXPERIENCED Class 1 drivers for short and long haul. Full Time. Runs AB., SASK, Manitoba & BC. Please call PROMAX TRANSPORT at 227-2712 or fax resume w/abstract 403-227-2743

WE are currently looking for experienced

Winch Truck Driver &

Class 3 Driver

We offer competitive wages based on oilfield experience, benefits after 3 months. You are required to pass the pre-employment substance screening. Please email or fax your resume & safety tickets to: humanresources@ phoenixrentals.ca Fax: 403-346-4177

880

Misc. Help

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

Labourers, Flag Persons & Operators Busy road construction company looking for Labourers AND flag persons. Work is throughout Alberta. Must have a Class 5 license. Fax resume to 403-309-0489

OCTOBER START!

Accepting registrations for

6 mo. Community Support Worker Program AND

GED Program

Funding may be available. 403-340-1930

Academic Express

Adult Education & Training www.academicexpress.ca

PARTS TECHNICIAN WANTED. Trochu Motors is seeking a customer oriented and responsible individual to join our parts team. Prior experience in the industry would be an asset but not a must. Applicants must have organizational skills, basic computer skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. We are looking forward to add to our growing dealership. Please Apply in person at 102 Eckenfelder St. Trochu, Alberta. Fax (403) 442-3829 or by email wmtn@inbox.com RESIDENTIAL APT MANAGER 23 suite apt. complex. Live-in role. Responsibilities incl. cleaning, maintenance, yard care, administration. Fax to 403-346-5786 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

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 TRACTION Heavy Duty resumes to: Parts Red Deer is looking del.trynchuk@cea-air.com for Parts Counter Clerks with previous heavy vehiDAIRY equipment supplier cle experience to join our looking for great team. We provide a GENERAL LABORERS very competitive wage plus For our parts & service dept. bonus, benefits and penCompetitive wages and sion. Those interested are benefits package. E-mail encouraged to apply inresume: info@prolineinc.ca store at 8045 Edgar IndusDISPATCHER REQ’D. trial Crescent or by email Knowledge of Red Deer to jwatts@uapinc.com and area is essential. Verbal and written WANTED: communication skills are P/T Advocate driver, req’d. Send resume by fax night run, approx. 5 hrs. to 403-346-0295 403-347-6735

wegotservices CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Call Classiﬁeds 403-309-3300

Now Hiring

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GASOLINE ALLEY LOCATION FULL TIME and PART TIME SHIFTS AVAILABLE

1010

INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilfield service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351

Cleaning

• Very Competitive Wages • Advancement Opportunities With medical Benefits • Paid training • Paid Breaks

Apply in person or send resume to: Email:kfcjobsrd@yahoo.ca or Fax: (403) 341-3820

Accounting

Contractors

1100

DOORS, windows, siding, soffit, fascia and custom cladding. Call Dean @ 403-302-9210.

Eavestroughing

1070

URBAN LIFE CLEANING Bi/weekly, one time, moveouts. Reliable, Insured and WCB 403-304-4880

Contractors

1100

BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/Patios/RV pads Sidewalks/Driveways Dean 403-505-2542

450575I16-27

Lost

850

Trades

BRIDGER CONST. LTD. We do it all! 403-302-8550

1130

VELOX EAVESTROUGH Cleaning & Repairs. Reasonable rates. 340-9368 WINDOW / Eavestrough Cleaning. Free quotes, 403-506-4822

Escorts

1165

Massage Therapy

1280

FANTASY MASSAGE International ladies

Now Open

Specials. 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Private back entry. 403-341-4445

Misc. Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666 GARAGE DOOR SERVICE. Save 50%. 403-358-1614

WE do dump runs/odd jobs KAYLA 392-0891 *BUSTY* 403-550-2502/403-885-5333 INDEPENDENT w/own car Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

Massage Therapy

1280

MASSAGE ABOVE ALL DALE’S Home Reno’s WALK-INS WELCOME Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

Moving & Storage

1300

MOVING? Boxes? Appls. removal. 403-986-1315 CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

Painters/ Decorators

1310

JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. Free Est. 403-872-8888

Roofing

1370

PRECISE ROOFING LTD. 15 Yrs. Exp., Ref’s Avail. 403-896-4869 RE-ROOFING Specialist Quality work at an affordable price. 10 yrs. exp. 403-350-7602

Seniors’ Services

1372

HELPING HANDS

Home Supports for Seniors. Est 1999. Cooking, cleaning, companionship. At home or facility. Call 403-346-7777 for information.

Yard Care

1430

YARD care, Junk/tree/snow removal, comm/res. 403-358-1614

RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014 D3

the n o d e t is l e l ic h e v r u Get yo

ADVERTISE YOUR VEHICLE IN THE CLASSIFIEDS AND GET IT

1998 CHRYSLER AWD

Town N` Country, 7 pass., 199,000 kms., command start, hitch, special mag whls. $1500 **SOLD**

1966 FORD Mustang Coupe appraised $15,500. Runs good. Would like at least $9500 403-391-3456

DO YOU HAVE A TENT TRAILER TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

1985 BUICK Riviera. Original paint, fully loaded, sunroof, exc. shape. 2nd owner. Immaculate interior. 158,000 km. $3750 obo. 403-347-3950

DO YOU HAVE A SPORTS CAR TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

1987 GLENDALE Cutaway 24’ $6000 obo 403-302-2992

2000 JAYCO EAGLE Great cond. Clean, 6400 lbs. $9500. - $8500. 403-346-0242

1988 23’ TIOGA 460 Ford motor, exc. cond. low kms. $6900, obo **SOLD**

DO YOU HAVE A TRUCK CAMPER TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

1989 GMC SIERRA Auto 350, s/b, no rust. Glass exc. 144,000km $4900. 403-340-8950

2003 WINDSTAR LX, fully loaded, very good cond. $3500. 403-755-2867

DO YOU HAVE VEHICLE ACCESSORIES

TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2006 KAWASAKI, ZZ-R250 black, 2468 kms., never dropped, lady driven. $3500. obo 403-340-1936

DO YOU HAVE A TRUCK TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2006 VW Jetta TDI

2008 HONDA Ridgeline EXL, mint, well maint. new timing belt, Michelin tires, alignment, new brakes. $18.900. obo. SOLD

137,000 kms, fully loaded, sunroof, diesel, auto, $10,000 403-346-1392 340-9068

2010 Ford Explorer

Limited, 4.6L, V8, 112,000 kms., fully loaded, leather, DVD, every option, $20,500. 403-318-5505

DO YOU HAVE A HEAVY TRUCK TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2008 KUSTOM KOACH 24.5’ exc. cond, 1 owner, 110 Watt solar panel, 1 slide, $19,900 403-986-3834

“SNOWBIRDS “ 2011 Alpine 39’, pristine cond., 4 slides, dish, 7500 w gen., fireplace, king bed, $44,900. obo, 1/2 price of new SOLD!

2007 Dutchman Express 26’ Class C 12,800 Miles

2008 MONTANA, 2955RL, 2 slides, king bed, Mor-Ryde hitch, Arctic pckg. exc. cond., $27,500. 403-391-3858

DO YOU HAVE A HOLIDAY TRAILER TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

DO YOU HAVE A JEEP TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

ULTIMATE TRUCK CAMPER 2007 Okanagan 117 DBL - 2 Slides, Sleeps 6, Full bath & kitchen. Queen. Huge. Mint $24,250 obo 403-620-8106

DO YOU HAVE A DIRT BIKE TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2011 RAV4 LIMITED Leather, sunroof, 8 way power driver’s seat, very clean, great cond. $19,500 obo. 403-341-0606

2001 VOLVO S60. REDUCED! Loaded, very good cond. 182,000 km. $5300 obo 403-343-2058

2005 SATURN ION 2 dr, stnd, black, 170,000 kms, keyless entry c/w winter tires $4000 403-598-6124

2007 SATURN AURA. Loaded, 1 owner, exc. cond. 86,000 km. Never winter driven. $10,500 403-391-3820

2009 KEYSTONE Passport Ultralite 29 ft Reduced, 1 slide, dbl. bunks, queen bed, A/C. See Kijiji Ad ID 548133556 $19,000. 403-343-1043

2012 CAMARO 2SS Coupe 5500 km. Loaded. $41,900. 403-350-6434

1991 ALLEGRO-BAY 29’. Class A, 35,000 miles, Generator, AC, Rear Bed, Exc. Cond. $10,000 obo. Call 403-442-3837

2002 FORD Dynamax (B Plus) 27000 mi., new tires/awning Onan gen, roof a/c, slideout, sleeps 4, 3 pc. bath, A1, $31,500. 587-876-2308

2006 CHARGER Daytona RT, limited addition, #3 of only 250 made, loaded w/leather, low kms., top banana color. $16,995. **SOLD**

PRISTINE 2007 Special Edition Mazda Miata MX5. 97,000 km, $15,000 firm 343-3208, 506-3047 cell

2009 SMART FORTWO 11,970 KM’s. Silver, c/w a hitch plate & wired to be towed behind a Motorhome. Very good shape. $10,500. 403-347-6817 or 357-0919

2013 GMC 2500 HD 4x4, 36,000 kms., Duramax Diesel $42,300. 587-679-1000

1994 CHEV Z71 e/c, fuel tank c/w 12V pump, tool box, runs good. 361,000 km. $4000 obo 403-343-2058

DO YOU HAVE A SEADOO TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

DO YOU HAVE A BOAT TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2007 VW Tourareg, fully loaded, lady driven, $15,000 obo 403-346-5440 or 403-391-0320

2010 16 XCALIBUR Legend, 18’ alum. welded hull, prem. pckg for leisure & fishing, deluxe console, conv. top, travel tarp, 75 hp Merc. $13,500 SOLD!!!

2014 GMC, S/B, Loaded, z71, $34,300. 587-679-1000

1997 SKIDSTEER Case 1840, only 3300 hrs. $15,500. 587-679-1000

2003 HONDA 450, 4x4 $3800. obo **SOLD**

2006 HONDA Goldwing Trike

2008 AVALANCHE, leather Z71, $16,400. 403-391-9662

DO YOU HAVE A CAR TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

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IF YOUR VEHICLE DOESN’T SELL THE FIRST WEEK, THE 2ND WEEK IS HALF PRICE!

2004 DODGE DAKOTA 4x4 Good shape. $5700. 403-598-4131

DO YOU HAVE A MOTORHOME TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

2004 TITANIUM

model 31E36MK. Loaded, many extras. $24,500 obo. 403-347-1050 or 304-4580

w/Lehman Monarch 2 trike kit. Loaded W/all options + lots of extra chrome. 49,500 kms bike was triked in 2011. $33,000. (403)318-4653

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Slide, Generator, air, V10, $40,000 403 782 4207

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DO YOU HAVE AN ATV TO SELL? ADVERTISE IT IN THE FAST TRACK, Call 309-3300.

D4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014

880

Misc. Help

1640

Tools

DELTA 10” bench saw WAREHOUSE $100; mitre saw Seeking individual with $100 403-782-7439 inventory control, shipping, receiving, computer entry and forklift Farmers' experience. Pleasant working environment with Market competitive wages and FREE spaghetti squash benefit program including 403-782-3031 RRSP plan, Health, Dental and Life Insurance. Fax or email resume to:

1650

Kemper Valve & Fittings Corp Fax: 847-487-9354 Email: HR@ kempervalve.com

Firewood

1660

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood

Spruce & Pine -Split. Firepits avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging Warehouse 403-318-4346 Shipper/ Receiver Competitive starting wages Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner plus regular increases. BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Hours: M-F 7:30am-4:30pm Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275 Excellent benefits WOOD, mostly poplar, package. Opportunities short cord, to advance. Must be $100 403-782-7439 dependable, hardworking and seeking a long-term career. Apply in person, Garden or email to: Supplies hartleytj@eecol.com 4747 - 61st Street RIMBEY TREES Large variety of trees for sale. We are looking for Planting available. LANDSCAPE LABOURERS Fall Specials! to work on residential and Call Walter, 403-748-3611 commercial properties in Red Deer and surrounding area. Main duties to include: Household - Laying sod, spreading top Appliances soil, plant flowers, grass, trees and shrubs. FRIDGE, Kenmore - Cut grass, rake, fertilize, water, prune trees and shrubs. 21 cu ft. 8 yrs. old, black, $150 o.b.o. 403-343-2754 -In snow season, we require snow removal. GE Washer & Dryer Super C. No formal education or comm. quality $500. 358-1614 experience necessary. Full time/Seasonal posiHousehold tion. Weather dependant Wage: $16.51 per hour/44 Furnishings hours per week Email resume to: erika.skalozub QUEEN size bed, mattress, @bg-rd.com box spring, frame Phone: 403-347-7211 $50 can be delivered. Fax: 403-342-7488 Att: Erika **SOLD**

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Employment Training

OCTOBER START!

Accepting registrations for

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Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

Misc. for Sale

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BIRD houses $15, $35, $50; bird feeder $20, 5’ GED Program high wishing well $75, Funding may be available. covered coat hangers 403-340-1930 $5/bundle of 10 403-346-5745 Academic Express Adult Education & Training ELECTRIC fireplace w/adwww.academicexpress.ca justable flame, 19”w, 13” deep, 25”h, 1500 watts, 120V, like new, was $150, asking $70; computer desk, black, 48”w, 23”d, 30”h, like new was $250 asking $95 403-352-8811 KENMORE dehumidifier Model 30 $65; Canon CLASSIFICATIONS K920 copier $45; 3 accent matching carpets, two 2’ x 1500-1990 7’, one octagon $45/all or will sell individually; LEE Enfield .303 ammo magaEquipmentzine $45 403-352-8811 Heavy SLEEPING bag, 31” x 86” TRAILERS for sale or rent for cold weather $65; quad cargo bag $45; saddle Job site, office, well site or bags, leather storage. Skidded or $59 403-342-7460 wheeled. Call 347-7721. AND

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stuff

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Advocate Opportunities

Cats

1830

2 BALINESE KITTENS & 2 BERMAN KITTENS $50/ea. 403-887-3649

Dogs

1840

Horse/Stock Trailers

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 Buying or Selling your home? Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

BOWER AREA Bunn Cres. Baile Close Boyce Street Byer Close Barrett Drive Bell Street Baker Ave. Broughton Cres. Brookes Cres. Beatty Cres. For more information or to apply, please call Ashley at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4316 NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED For Afternoon Delivery 3 Days/Week (Wed., Thurs. & Fri.)

KENTWOOD Keen Cres. & Kendrew Dr.

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1900

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To deliver the CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week in: Eckville Bowden Olds Sylvan Lake Please call Debbie for details 403-314-4307

CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver the

CENTRAL AB LIFE & LACOMBE EXPRESS 1 day a week in:

Please call Rick for details 403-314-4303

INGLEWOOD & MORRISROE Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

RED DEER ADVOCATE

3900 to 4400 blocks of 40A Ave., 2 blocks of 41 Ave, and 1 block of 39, 46 & 47 St. $71/mo.

ROSEDALE AREA West end of Robinson Cres., Ryan Cl., Rich Cl., & Rabbis St. $71.30/mo ALSO Roberts Cres. $53.64/mo

Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

EASTVIEW AREA

$605/mo. For More Information, please call For More informaiton, please call Jamie 403-314-4306 CARRIERS NEEDED 3 days per week, no weekends ROUTES IN:

ANDERS AREA Alexander Cres. Addinel Close Allsop Close Anquetel/Atlee Close

For More Information Call Jamie at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4306

MORRISROE MANOR

SUNNYBROOK

2 bdrm. Water & heat incld, clean and quiet, great location, no pets. 403-346-6686

THE NORDIC

FINANCIAL 4400-4430

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets. 403-596-2444

NEW CONDO

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

CLASSIFICATIONS

2003 F350 7.3L Diesel, FX4 Lariat, 283,000 kms., $14,000.obo 403-704-3714

5000-5300

Antique & Classic Autos

5020

Lancaster Drive Lamb Close VANIER AREA Vicker Close Vold Close Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info **********************

TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 403-314-4300

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7th Annual Fall Finale

Collector Car Auction

Sept. 19 - 20, 2014 Westerner Park, Red Deer Western Canada’s Largest Collector Car Event Consign Today 1-888-296-0528 Ext. 102 EGauctions.com

Cars

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2000 WINDSTAR Limited, $1800., leather, front/rear sep. heat & a/c. Very good tires, traction control, 4 CD, well maint. great cond. 403-342-5861 after 5 pm

Motorcycles

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2011 HARLEY Sportster $10,000 403-598-4131

Motorhomes

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WANT TO PURCHASE Motorhome, approx. 20’, around 1990, low km, good cond. 403-340-3149

Fifth Wheels

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2007 SATURN AURA. Loaded, 1 owner, exc. cond. 2008 MONTANA, 2955RL 86,000 km. Never winter 2 slides, king bed, Mordriven $10,500. 403-391-3820 Ryde hitch, Arctic pckg. $27,500. 403-391-3858 2007 HONDA Civic LX Coupe $8250. 403-304-4817

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2001 VOLVO S60. Loaded, very good cond. 182,000 km. $5300 obo. 403-343-2058 2001 Olds Alero Red 2 dr coupe, front wheel drive, c/w air, p. doors, windows & seats, sunroof, cruise, 180,200 kms. 403-343-0075 2001 CHEV Malibu 4 dr. 134,000 kms. 403-318-3040 1993 CADILLAC STS like new 200,000 kms, $3000 403-358-1614

Celebrating the birth of your child? Share your happy news with family & friends with a special announcement in the Red Deer Advocate Classifieds “Announcement” section.

SUNNYBROOK AREA

LANCASTER AREA

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Trucks

2012 FORD Lariet 3/4 ton, loaded, 108,000 kms, set up for Ford 5th wheel, burgundy, $35,000 403- 362-1004

2006 VW Jetta TDI 137,000 kms, fully loaded,sunroof, diesel, auto, $10,000 403-346-1392 340-9068

Tour These Fine Homes

OPEN HOUSE ~ Sat. Sept. 20th, 1-4pm & Sat. Sept. 21st, 11am-2pm ~ For Sale ~ $659,000 Beautiful Treed Acreage on 2.91 acres 45 min north of Airdrie, 15 min south of Red Deer and 2 min.east of Innisfail off pavement. Come take a look at this lovely 1725 sqft home with gorgeous manicured yard. What a view! For more info & pics go to Property Guys Ad#103384 Call or text 403-396-5534.

Private Mortgages Our Rates start at 8%. We lend on Equity. Bus. For Self & Bruised Credit Ok. Ron Lewis 403 819 2436

2007 VW Tourareg, fully loaded, lady driven, $15,000 obo 403-346-5440 or 403-391-0320

Tires, Parts Acces.