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Must. Go. Fast CENTRAL ALBERTA’S LATEST SPEEDSKATING STAR OVERCOMES DISAPPOINTMENT TO EARN A SPOT ON THE NATIONAL JUNIOR TEAM Central Alberta’s latest bright light in speedskating is heading off to the junior world championships with a chip on her shoulder. Maddison Pearman surprised even herself when she qualified for the junior world championships two years ago. Then she was just happy to go. Last year, she expected to make the Canadian team but was crushed when she was left off the final roster. This year has been a season of redemption for the Ponoka teen. And now she is now gearing up to show the world what she can do in her final shot at a podium at the junior age level in Warsaw, Poland. The competition runs from Feb. 20 to 22, although the team will JOSH be heading over early for the ALDRICH Junior World Cup Final Feb. 14 to 15 on the same track. “It was a relief (to get the call),” said the five-foot-eight Pearman, 19. “It was good to come back and prove to the committee that they should have chose me the year before but I’m good enough this year and they can’t keep me off the team.” The Central Alberta region has a long history of producing some of the top speedskaters in the world. For many years, the Wotherspoon family, led by four-time sprint and four-time distance world champion Jeremy, carried the torch for local speedskaters. Jeremy retired after a failed comeback bid for the 20014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, while his sister and fellow Olympian Danielle Wotherspoon-Gregg retired following the Games. They often were the inspiration and motivation for Pearman, along with other Alberta skaters like the Gregg family, particularly Jess and Jeff. Now for a young group of skaters filling out the Central Alberta Lions Speedskating club, who were not around when the Wotherspoons were in Red Deer, Pearman has become that beacon for the next group. “It’s a rich history for us because even our little kids know who Jeremy is and they met Danielle last year,” said her mother and club president Shawna Pearman. “They know who they are so they may have that goal in their mind, but they might not have that impact that Maddison might have.” Pearman makes no bones about her aspirations. After watching so many others make their way to world championship and Olympic glory, the 2018 Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, represent a dream that is realistic in her eyes. She has also had the opportunity to watch her idol and Olympic champion Christine Nesbitt train and has even got to wear one of her suits for a race. “She’s real focused when she’s training and she’s a powerful skater and I see myself in her,” she said.
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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — A military reservist who won an appeal of his conviction in a deadly Afghanistan training accident will not face a new trial. But Maj. Darryl Watts says the death of Cpl. Josh Baker and the injuries to four other soldiers still haunt him. “I don’t know if you feel vindicated. I still lost a soldier that day, one of the soldiers of my platoon,” Watts said Friday upon hearing the news from The Canadian Press. “You feel somewhat responsible, morally responsible, for being their leader during that time, even though it was out of my hands,” he said. “I don’t think you feel vindicated, given the death and the injuries to the other soldiers that were there.” Last September, the Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada entered a finding of not guilty on a conviction against the Calgary reservist for negligent performance of duty. It also ordered a new trial on a conviction of unlawfully causing bodily harm and a second count of negligent performance of duty. Canadian Forces spokeswoman Capt. Amber Bineau said the Director of Military Prosecutions reviewed the Appeal Court’s decision and decided not to proceed with a second trial. “It seems that the case has now concluded.”
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Maddison Pearman: her ultimate goal is to return with a medal or two.
SKATE: High expectations on outdoor oval in Poland In Warsaw, Pearman has high expectations for herself, at the very least hitting the top 10. But her ultimate goal is to return with a medal or two — preferably in her favourite distances, the 1,000 and 1,500. One factor working in her favour will be the fact they will compete on an outdoor track. Having grown up training on the oval in Red Deer at the Golden Circle, it plays right into her wheelhouse. “I feel like I’m a pretty mentally strong skater when it comes to factors outside,” said Pearman. “Some people get a little wimpy, and I’m like ‘Let’s do it! I grew up on this, I can skate in anything!’” jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com.
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A judge warned a jury not to accept opinion as evidence after the former assistant of a financial advisor charged in a bomb-murder plot tearfully accused him of the crime in court on Friday. Barbara Tblus was being pressed by defence lawyer Bob Aloneissi about her testimony that bomb victim Victoria Shachtay had been very upset about her finances in the last call she took from her a few months before her death on Nov. 25, 2011. Tblus said Shachtay was often upset about money not being in her account but the last call to the office of her financial advisor and the man accused of killing her, Brian Brian Malley Malley, was different. “She was curt and upset before. But this one was different. She was really upset,” she testified in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench on Friday. Aloneissi pointed out she hadn’t mentioned that to police, suggesting she made it up because she was no longer on “Team Malley,” a reference to a comment she made to police about her feelings for her former employer. “I’m not making anything up,” said Tblus. “I’m not on Team Malley anymore because he frickin’ killed
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her for Christ’s sake.” She then broke into tears. The trial was then halted for a lunch break, Later in the afternoon, Justice Kirk Sisson addressed the jury on the incident. “I’m going to instruct you to ignore that outburst in the strongest possible terms,” he said. When listening to testimony jurors must be “mindful of hearsay” and Sisson also noted only experts can offer opinions in court, and even then not on the central issue of whether a case has been proven beyond a reasonable doubt against an accused. Until then a presumption of innocence presides, he said. Malley, 57, is on trial for first-degree murder. He is accused of preparing a pipe bomb that blew up and killed Shachtay in her Innisfail home. In other testimony, Tblus said Shachtay was considered a difficult client. Malley, who took care of Shachtay’s finances, was planning to drop her as a client once he had recouped money lost on her investments, she said. Tblus she said she and Malley’s wife Christine had been best friends. They hunted, fished, ran and did yoga together. She said she looked up to Brian, for whom she worked from June 2009 until his arrest in May 2012. But over time her feelings changed and she longer supported him. It was also revealed that Tblus had complained to a labour board about not getting a final pay cheque from Malley after her employment ended. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com
The discussion takes place between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. The event will bring strong voices in the field of Indigenous, women’s rights and the Idle No More movement to the MAG to discuss the topic in advance of the Walking With Our Sisters memorial exhibition in June. Tanya Kappo, founder of the Idle No More movement, will take part. More than 1,200 Indigenous women have been murdered or are currently missing. The memorial exhibition will be on display from June 1 to 21 at the museum and art gallery. For more information, call Andrea Lacoursiere at 403-309-8446 or email wwosreddeer@gmail.com
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OTTAWA — Jason Kenney is vowing that by this summer, he’ll eliminate the massive caseload backlog that’s left thousands of ailing or injured Canadians waiting years for appeals after being denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefits. In a letter obtained by The Canadian Press, the employment and social development minister describes a “two-part action plan” to wipe out the backlog at Ottawa’s beleaguered social security tribunal in just a few months. “The inventory of appeals, and the wait times for them to be considered, has grown to an unacceptable level,” Kenney wrote in the letter sent Friday to the chairman of the standing committee on human resources. “I have not been satisfied with the progress that has been made to date.” A team of federal government lawyers began reviewing appeals applications in December on an expedited basis and started making settlement offers, Kenney writes. As a result, the government is on track to eliminate the 11,000-case backlog for those seeking CPP disability benefits by summer.
Man faces criminal negligence charges in python case, lawyer says CAMPBELLTON, N.B. — The man arrested in the case of two New Brunswick boys who were killed by a python faces two charges of criminal negligence causing death, his lawyer said Friday. Jean-Claude Savoie has yet to be charged but has been given an appearance notice to be in provincial court in Campbellton, N.B., on April 27, Leslie Matchim said. Savoie, who was arrested Thursday in the Montreal area where he now lives and later released from custody, is holding up well but the nature of the charges is disheartening, Matchim said in an interview. “It’s a roller-coaster ride to be told by the RCMP that there will be no charges and only thereafter to learn ... your name is on an appearance notice with charges of that significance staring back at you,” he said. Last May, Matchim said he was told by the lead investigator in the case there would be no charges against his client. But the RCMP said their investigation was still ongoing. Two months later, the RCMP said they completed their investigation and handed the case to the Crown to determine whether charges should be laid.
EDMONTON — Lawyers, not police, should be handling bail hearings, say Edmonton police after a Mountie was shot and killed by a career criminal who had been released. “Most citizens expect that police officers will do police work and lawyers will do legal work,” acting deputy chief Deb Jolly said in a release Friday. “That’s just not happening in justice of the peace bail hearings.” It was at a hearing involving officers that career criminal Shawn Rehn was released on $4,500 bail. While free, Rehn shot and killed RCMP Const. David Wynn and severely wounded an RCMP police volunteer as they investigated a routine stolen vehicle complaint in St. Albert north of Edmonton last month. Court records show it was an Edmonton police officer standing in for the Crown who consented to Rehn’s release at his most recent bail hearing. Documents show Rehn was a violent criminal, in and out of jail over the last 15 years, with 57 convictions for crimes including assaults, break-ins and drug use. A transcript of his final bail hearing mentioned how Rehn was wanted on outstanding warrants and was prohibited from possessing weapons, but makes no mention of his numerous past convictions or his two federal stints in prison. It’s common for police officers to stand in for prosecutors at such hearings. The Edmonton Police Service says officers conducted 15,441 bail hearings last year — an average of 41 a day.
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Top court strikes down ban BY THE CANADIAN PRESS
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OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada shifted the goalposts Friday on one of the most fundamental of human laws. In a charter precedent that will go down in the history books as Carter vs. Canada, the court unanimously struck down the ban on providing a doctor-assisted death to mentally competent but suffering and “irremediable” patients. The emphatic, unanimous ruling prompted tears of joy and frustration on both sides of the debate, reverberated through provincial health ministries and doctor’s offices across Canada, and left skittish federal parliamentarians groping for time to digest the implications. “The prohibition on physician-assisted dying infringes on the right to life, liberty and security of the person in a manner that is not in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice,” the nine justices flatly asserted. The judgment — left unsigned to reflect the unanimous institutional weight of the court — gives Parliament a year to draft new legislation that recognizes the right of clearly consenting adults who are enduring intolerable physical or mental suffering to seek medical help in ending their lives. It does not limit physician-assisted death to those suffering a terminal illness. And to put an exclamation mark on the ruling, the court awarded special costs against the government of Canada for the entire five-year course of the litigation, less 10 per cent to be paid by the government of British Columbia. The court suspended its judgment for 12 months, during which the current law continues to apply, placing enormous pressure on Parliament to act in what is an election year. At least six reform bills on right-todie issues have been defeated over the past two decades and the Conservative
flowers to the heavens in the Supreme Court lobby as she tearfully recalled her mother’s legacy. “Justice, dignity and compassion were the defining qualities of my mother,” Carter, flanked by her family, told a crush of reporters. “We just felt that it was a fundamental right for Canadians that they should have this choice.” A few steps away, Taylor Hyatt of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition said the Supreme Court has abandoned the disabled, even though the judgment insists the most vulnerable can be protected. “The ruling actually wants people with disabilities to end their lives when they believe their suffering, and the condition doesn’t have to be terminal,” said a distraught Hyatt. “From my point of view, all legal protection has been stripped.” Others objected on religious grounds. “The court has ruled that in some circumstances the killing of a person will be legal,” said the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. “Euthanasia has come to Canada.”
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Lee Carter, left, reacts with Grace Pastine, litigation director of the BC Civil Liberties Association, inside The Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa on Friday. government of Stephen Harper insisted last fall that it would not support changing the status quo. The political toxicity of the issue was immediately apparent Friday: Not a single MP asked the government a question about the decision during question period, despite the presence of Justice Minister Peter MacKay in the House. “This is a sensitive issue for many Canadians, with deeply held beliefs on both sides,” MacKay said in a subsequent release. “We will study the decision and ensure all perspectives on this difficult issue are heard.” For the families of Gloria Taylor and Kay Carter, two now-deceased women who originally sought a B.C. court’s help to end their suffering, it
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Government to review top court’s decision on ‘sensitive issue’ BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Nine years to the day after he was sworn in as prime minister and with an election on the horizon, Stephen Harper received one heck of an anniversary present Friday from the Supreme Court of Canada. In striking down the country’s ban on doctorassisted suicide, the high court gave Parliament 12 months to come up with legislation that recognizes the right of clearly consenting adults who are enduring intolerable suffering, physical or mental, to seek medical help in ending their lives. That leaves Harper’s Conservative government — and its provincial counterparts — to wrestle with the polarizing question of whether Canada needs a law that allows doctors to help people end their lives. Justice Minister Peter MacKay surprised no one Friday when he said the government would use the time available to review the decision. But there’s another, potentially more urgent deadline: the federal election, scheduled for October. “That is a consideration, but not the primary consideration,” MacKay said. “The most important part of what Parliament will do is how we protect all Canadians’ rights and interests in this particular case.” Many of those with an interest in this issue make up the majority of voters — those over the age of 45.
Baby boomers in particular are confronting end-oflife-care decisions for their own parents, to say nothing about wondering what lies ahead for them. Politically, doctor-assisted death would be an uncomfortable campaign issue for all parties — but the Conservatives face a particular challenge. Many religious groups and other conservatives who make up the Conservative party base are strongly opposed to any kind of right-to-die legislation. The more left-leaning voters in urban and suburban ridings — vital electoral battlegrounds for the Tories — are more supportive. Within the Conservative caucus itself, there’s little consensus. The only way to keep it off the campaign trail would be to pass a law pre-emptively, said Conservative MP Stephen Fletcher, who supports lifting the ban and has introduced private member’s bills of his own on the subject. “Parliamentarians would rather have their eyes scratched out than deal with this type of issue,” said Fletcher, who has been quadriplegic since a car accident in 1996. “But that is not a reason not to deal with the issue. This is an existential moral issue that affects everyone that is alive today and everyone who will live in Canada in the future.” At least six private member’s bills aimed at reforming right-to-die legislation have been defeated by parliamentarians since 1993 — the most recent in April 2010.
Doctors warily reviewing landmark ruling BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — The Supreme Court’s historic ruling that Canadians, under some circumstances, should be allowed to opt for a doctor-assisted death has many physicians in Canada warily reviewing the landmark ruling. Doctors, like Canadians in general, weigh in at different spots on the spectrum of opinion. Some are ruing the decision, some are resigned to it and others are applauding the new direction set by the highest court in the land. “We have very sincere and deep concerns about the security of a lot of people,” said Dr. Marc Beauchamp of the group Living with Dignity, which opposes doctor-assisted death. Meanwhile, Dr. James Downar, a palliative and critical care physician from Toronto and co-chair of
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RULING: Reversal The decision reverses the top court’s 1993 ruling in the case of Sue Rodriguez, a fact the decision attributes to changing jurisprudence and an altered social landscape. Two decades ago, the court was concerned that vulnerable persons could not be properly protected under physician-assisted suicide, even though courts recognized the existing law infringed a person’s rights. But the experience of existing jurisdictions that permit doctor-assisted dying compelled the courts to examine the record. “An individual’s response to a grievous and irremediable medical condition is a matter critical to
the physicians’ advisory committee for Dying with Dignity, said: “(It’s) everything that we were looking for, everything that we were hoping for.” The Canadian Medical Association represents the middle ground. The group and its members long opposed the notion of doctors helping people die. But while CMA members still trail behind public opinion on the issue, the group’s opposition to assisted death has softened over time. A 2014 survey of 5,000 doctors found that 45 per cent favoured legalizing physician-assisted death. However, only 27 per cent said they would likely or very likely participate if the act was decriminalized. And at the CMA’s annual meeting last August, 91 per cent of delegates supported a resolution that would let doctors follow their conscience if medically aided dying becomes legal. their dignity and autonomy,” says the judgment. “The law allows people in this situation to request palliative sedation, refuse artificial nutrition and hydration, or request the removal of life-sustaining medical equipment, but denies the right to request a physician’s assistance in dying.” The 69-page judgment avoids the term “suicide” throughout, using instead the less morally freighted “death” and “dying.” The court also weighed in on the “existential formulation” of right to life, which it said is not the same as a “duty to live.” Imposing a duty to live, said the court, “would call into question the legality of any consent to the withdrawal or refusal of lifesaving or life-sustaining treatment.”
CHRONOLOGY OTTAWA — A chronology of the major events in Canada’s right-to-die debate: 1983 — The Law Reform Commission of Canada recommends against legalizing or decriminalizing voluntary, active euthanasia. It also recommends that aiding suicide not be decriminalized. January 1992 — Quebec Superior Court rules in case of Nancy B. that turning off her respirator at her request would not be a criminal offence. 1992 — Sue Rodriguez, a Victoria woman with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), files suit in B.C. Supreme Court challenging the laws against assisted suicide. The court upholds the law. Sept. 30, 1993 — In a 5-4 decision, Supreme Court of Canada dismisses Rodriguez’s appeal, upholding the blanket ban on assisted death. Feb. 12, 1994 — Rodriguez dies in her Victoria home with the help of an anonymous doctor. May 6, 1997 — Halifax’s Dr. Nancy Morrison is charged with first-degree murder in the death of a terminally ill cancer patient. In February 1998, a judge declines to commit Morrison to stand trial. May 1998 — Dr. Maurice Genereux is sentenced to two years less a day and three years’ probation for providing drugs to two non-terminal patients so they might commit suicide. The next year, that sentence was confirmed by the Ontario Court of Appeal. April 2002 — Netherlands becomes the first country to legalize physician-assisted suicide. September 2002 — Belgium allows euthanasia. Sept. 28, 2004 — Marielle Houle is charged in Montreal with aiding and abetting the suicide of her 36-year-old son. On Jan. 23, 2006, she pleads guilty and is sentenced to three years’ probation with conditions. Nov. 5, 2004 — A B.C. court acquits Evelyn Martens, 73 and a member of the Right to Die Society of Canada, of aiding and abetting the suicide of two women in 2002. June 2007 — An Ipsos Reid survey finds that 76 per cent of respondents support the right to die for patients with an incurable disease. The strongest support is in Quebec with 87 per cent while Alberta has the lowest, with 66 per cent. Feb. 19, 2008 — Luxembourg legalizes euthanasia. June 15, 2012 B.C. Supreme Court finds that Criminal Code provisions preventing physician-assisted death contravene charter equality rights in case brought by Gloria Taylor. Oct. 4, 2012 — Taylor dies of an infection. Oct. 10, 2013 — B.C. appeal court overturns the Taylor decision. Oct. 25, 2013 -—B.C. Civil Liberties Association files leave to appeal to Supreme Court of Canada. Jan. 16, 2014 — Supreme Court of Canada agrees to hear the appeal. February 2014 — Belgium becomes first country to legalize euthanasia for terminally ill children, with the consent of their parents. June 5, 2014 — Quebec becomes first province to legalize doctor-assisted death. Oct. 15, 2014 — Supreme Court hears Taylor case appeal. Feb. 6, 2015 — Supreme Court unanimously strikes down ban on providing a doctor-assisted death to mentally competent but suffering and “irremediable” patients, saying it infringes on all three of the life, liberty and security of person provisions in Section 7 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Parliament is given 12 months to draft new legislation.
The nine Supreme Court justices also noted that when their court struck down the country’s prostitution laws in 2013, it recognized that the legal conception of “gross disproportionality” has changed since the Rodriguez decision. The court agreed with the trial judge “that a permissive regime with properly designed and administered safeguards was capable of protecting vulnerable people from abuse and error. “While there are risks, to be sure, a carefully designed and managed system is capable of adequately addressing them.” That is now Parliament’s task, while Canadians watch and prepare to go to the polls within the next eight months.
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BACK IN THE 1980S, THE SAUDIS ALSO PULLED THE PLUG AFTER THEIR OIL MARKET SHARE WAS THREATENED BY GWYN MORGAN SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE The Los Angeles Times headline reads, Oil Glut, Price Collapse Spreads Across World Economies: As producers squirm, other nations rejoice. That headline describes the current situation perfectly, but it appeared on March 2, 1986 — almost three decades ago. In a story published days later, Los Angeles Times reporter Don Cook stated: “The critical issue ... is the outright state of economic warfare declared by the Saudis.” Events leading up to these stories were remarkably similar to those of today. The oil glut started building in the early 1980s when soaring oil prices drove expanded non-OPEC production and weakened demand. Slowing economic activity in industrialized countries exacerbated the glut. Efforts by the Saudis to tighten markets were stymied as other OPEC members habitually failed to adhere to their allocated quotas, leaving the Kingdom as the sole swing producer. After five years of seeing their market share drop, the Saudis had enough. Within hours of Oil Minister Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani’s vow to end the erosion of his country’s market share, prices plummeted from US$30 a barrel to below $10. It would be almost 20 years later, in 2005, before real (inflation-adjusted) oil prices finally climbed back to pre-collapse levels. The year 2005 was also when, after three decades dedicated to the building the company into Canada’s largest oil and gas producer, I stepped down as founding CEO of EnCana Corp. The 1980s price collapse had taught me the importance of building our company’s asset base upon resources having the lowest possible development and operating costs. Even as oil prices hit US$60 a barrel, we were still using a price of half that amount to test the financial resiliency of our development projects. Since retiring, I’ve watched in amazement as oil prices continued their climb to over $100 a barrel. Even more amazing has been the mandating of so many projects requiring sustained high oil prices to be economically viable. Were the lessons of the 1980s forgotten in a euphoric cash-rich drive for growth? Or could it be that the current generation of industry leaders aren’t old enough to have experienced those lessons? The last time the Saudis became fed-up with diminishing market share, it took 20 years for oil prices to recover. Then they doubled again to
more than to over $100 a barrel in the next eight years. No one knows if such high prices will ever be seen again, but projects based on the higher quality resources can achieve good investment returns at much lower price levels. Rather than risking shareholder capital on projects needing unsustainably inflated prices to be financially viable, prudent forecasting and cost discipline will need to rule. This reality will drive a fundamental sorting out of industry players based on the quality of their assets and technological expertise. Those with projects that can yield acceptable risk-adjusted returns at prices at the lower end of the
scale will gain investor support, while the owners of higher cost assets pray for salvation from the Saudis. That’s an unlikely prospect because putting the fear of high oil price forecasts into the industry’s psyche is precisely the Saudi’s goal. Longer term, there’s one factor that ensures a strong future for oil producers. Every barrel produced must be replaced if global production is to be sustained. Tomorrow morning, there will be 94 million fewer barrels of oil than existed this morning. And despite moderating demand among industrialized countries, the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts developing world growth will drive
global demand to 120 million barrels per day by 2040, while the current global capacity surplus is only four million barrels per day. No one knows how long it will take, but the coming corporate player retrenchment combined with global demand growth will, once again, see the Canadian oil sector humming. It will be a stronger, more resilient industry. And just maybe, history lessons will have become compulsory. Gwyn Morgan is a retired Canadian business leader who has been a director of five global corporations. This column was supplied by Troy Media (www.troymedia. com).
Nigeria: an election under fire Nigeria’s president, Goodluck Jonathan, has lived up to his name again. Three minutes after he left an election rally in the northern city of Gombe on Monday, a suicide bomber blew herself up in the nearby parking lot. “The president had just passed the parking lot and we were trailing behind his convoy when the explosion happened,” GWYNNE said a local witness, MohamDYER med Bolari. But Jonathan’s luck held. His rival for the presidency in the election on Feb. 14, former military dictator Muhammadu Buhari, also has his share of luck. Last July he barely escaped an assassination attempt in the northern city of Kaduna. As in Jonathan’s case, the attack was almost certainly mounted by Boko Haram, the self-proclaimed affiliate of Islamic State that now rules an area about the size of Belgium in northeastern Nigeria. “A fast moving vehicle made many attempts to overtake my security car but was blocked by my escort vehicle,” Buhari said after the attack. “We reached the market area of Kawo
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where he took advantage of our slowing down and attempted to ram my car and instantly detonated the bomb which destroyed all three cars in our convoy.” But he too survived. Good luck for them, but it’s not so easy to say that it was lucky for Nigeria. Africa’s most populous country by far (180 million people) has a long history of dreadful presidents, but these two both rank quite high in that list. Buhari has been president before. After a lengthy period of military rule, Nigeria got an elected civilian president in 1979 — who unfortunately proved to be spectacularly corrupt and incompetent. So in 1984, Gen. Buhari seized power and imposed military discipline on the nation. The military then stayed in power for another 15 years — but Buhari lasted only 20 months. He jailed hundreds of politicians, officials and businessmen for corruption. Most were probably guilty, but he didn’t bother with proof. As part of his “War on Indiscipline,” he ordered Nigerians to form neat queues at bus stops, and sent whip-wielding soldiers to enforce the order. Civil servants who were late for work were publicly humiliated by being forced to do frog jumps. So Buhari was overthrown by another general after only 20 months — but as soon as democracy returned in 1999, he began his campaign to return to the presidency. Every four years he runs again, and
this time he might even make it. That’s partly because the four main opposition finally united and made him their candidate, but it’s also because Goodluck Jonathan is such a hopeless case. Jonathan is clearly intelligent — he has a PhD in zoology — but he has a reputation as unimaginative, unambitious man who rose to the presidency almost by accident. He was a humble environmental officer for the Niger Delta Development Commission when the governor of his home state, Bayelsa, chose him as his deputy. Then the governor went to prison for corruption, and Jonathan became governor. From there he was picked as a safe running mate for President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, a Muslim northerner who needed a Christian southerner (but not a potential rival) to balance the ticket. Then Yar’Adua died and Jonathan became president of Nigeria. By accident, so to speak. That was six years ago, however, and Jonathan ran in his own name in 2011. Now he’s seeking a second term as president, so we can forget the bit about his not being ambitious. Unfortunately, it’s not so easy to dismiss the claim that he is inept, inert and unimaginative, and that most of the people around him are corrupt and very greedy. When 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped by Boko Haram in northeastern Nigeria last April, it took Jonathan 40 days even to mention the incident. Ten thousand Nigerians have been killed by Boko Haram in the past year,
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but he didn’t even mention the organization’s name in the speech launching his re-election campaign. Nigeria’s defence budget is $4 billion, but the soldiers fighting Boko Haram are less well equipped than the rebels, and often lack food, ammunition or even decent uniforms. The northeast’s biggest city, Maiduguri (pop. two million) is under attack by Boko Haram and could fall any day. When the governor of the central bank, Lamido Sanusi, pointed out last year that $20 billion had gone missing from the state oil company in only 18 months, Jonathan responded by dismissing him from his job. He has been a disaster as president — but would an unrepentant ex-dictator like Buhari be any better? Nigeria deserves a better choice, but the system was not designed to produce that. “The Nigerian system was designed by colonialists to extract as much as possible and transfer it to (an elite group),” said Folarin Gbadebo-Smith, director of the Lagos-based Centre for Public Policy, in an interview with The Observer. “From time to time that group changes — first it was colonial masters, then the military, then a select group of citizens. So from that point of view, the government is functioning as it should be.” Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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Canada needs innovation Innovative and entrepreneurial individuals typically think outside the box. They have new ways of looking at the world and are the source of the new ideas that advance the economy and society. What Canada urgently needs are politicians and political advisers who can think outside the box. Unfortunately, they all seem to be thinking inside the box, and the same box, when it comes to the economy. A good example is their focus on small busiDAVID ness as the key to job creation CRANE and economic growth. Late last year, the Conservatives announced the Small Business Job Credit to partially offset Employment Insurance premiums in 2015 and 2016 for companies whose EI contributions are $15,000 a year or less. It seems unlikely to have much, if any, impact on jobs since the credit is temporary, has a maximum credit of $2,234 (not a big incentive for a new hire), and is reduced to zero as soon as the company’s total EI premiums exceed $15,000. On their website, the Liberals promise an EI credit of $1,300 for every new job created. It doesn’t say whether this is a temporary measure or permanent. The Liberals claim this would create 750,000 new jobs but fail to show how. The claim should be treated with much skepticism. Now comes the NDP. It is promising to cut the
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small business tax rate from 11 per cent to 10 per cent with a further cut to nine per cent “as soon as finances permit.” The NDP argues that small business creates nearly half of all jobs in Canada each year. The problem is that most small businesses — shops, restaurants, dry cleaners, hair dressing salons and other services — don’t create many new jobs once established. The real focus should be on innovative entrepreneurs — businesses that are doing something new and have the potential to grow from small to big. We call these “gazelles” because of their growth potential, whereas most small businesses are “mice” — they start small and stay small. What’s disturbing in our politics is that so much of the debate is on the short term, even though governments can do very little about the short-term. Policies take time to work. Government’s biggest impact is on the mediumterm to long-term. A decision to combine a high investment in smart infrastructure, capitalizing on all the potential of the Internet of Things, from highways, ports and water systems to public transit, air traffic control and health and education systems, could deliver important gains in productivity and also launch new business opportunities that would generate good jobs. Likewise, a strategy to transition Canada to a lowcarbon economy, through a carbon tax, would create incentives for new technologies and systems across a broad stratum of industry, from energy and construction (from housing to commercial space) to transportation and information technologies, also creating new opportunities and jobs. The McKinsey Global Institute’s new report —
Global Growth: Can Productivity Save the Day in an Aging World? — takes a much longer look, the next 50 years. It puts the current challenge quite well. Since labour force growth will contribute much less to overall economic growth in the years ahead, we need to significantly improve innovation and the productivity gains innovation brings to sustain economic growth and pay for rising pensions, social services and health care, as well as a clean environment and arts and culture. Based on current trends, world economic growth will slow significantly over the next 50 years, compared to the past 50. In Canada’s case this would mean growth averaging 1.5 per cent a year compared to the 3.1 per cent of the previous 50 years, and per capita GDP growth of 0.8 per cent a year, compared to an annual average annual rate of 1.9 per cent in the previous 50. What’s needed, McKinsey says, is “a new conversation about long-term growth.” If we wish to avoid a serious slow down due to an aging society and much less growth in the labour force, we need to create an environment conducive to longer term growth. “Only sweeping change — and being smarter about growth — will meet the challenge. Productivity and innovation need to be at the core of all conversations about long-term growth.” This matters to small businesses so beloved by our politicians. Small business success ultimately depends on the demand for their products or services. Throwing a few dollars at small business in a slow economy won’t really solve anything. Economist David Crane is a syndicated Toronto Star columnist. He can be reached at crane@interlog.com.
Grouchy? Blame it on the Bummer Gene So I was pretty grouchy the other day on account of I was trying to clean off my desk. More to the point, I was trying to clean my office so that I could find my desk. Things seem to get a little cluttery down in my mancave that I alternately call my “office,” “music room” or “dungeon from hell,” depending. So it was one of those dungeon days and I’m grouchy in a “who piddled in your cornflakes” kind of grouchy and once again the universe connected the dots by completely ignoring me. Just kidding, I was purging through some of the towering disheveled piles of papers, clippings, printouts, dirty dishes, unchecked lottery tickets and several deHARLEY ceased rodents whilst noticing HAY that my coffee was half empty and I desperately wanted some more, preferably sweetened with at least eight ounces of Bailey’s, when the universe made me gaze upon a headline on one of the clippings I had clipped from some magazine and filed away somewhere on my desk to be completely forgotten. It read: Glass Always Half Empty? Blame It On Your Genes. “So that’s why my coffee cup is half empty!” I thought to myself, and decided to go upstairs and get some more coffee and schedule my office cleanup for another time. Possibly sometime in 2016. So, seeing that we were all out of Bailey’s and it was still another five or six hours from Beer O’clock, I poured some normal decaf and read the clipping. (In the column writing business, this is called work.) It seems a study from University of British Columbia found that, and I quote: “Some people are just born grouchy. Blame it on the ADRA2b deletion gene variant.” Of course, I thought right out loud, smacking my own forehead with the palm of my hand — it’s that old ADRA2b deletion gene variant again! I should have known, right? According to the lead researcher Prof. Rebecca Todd of the UBC Psychology Department, the ADRA2b deletion gene variant is some sort of variant of something called a gene, which is presumably floating around in everyone’s body being a variant. So therefore, scientifically, it’s obviously called ADRA2b because that’s its name. Now that bit of complex science is cleared up, let’s get to the important bit. The long and the short of it is, in scientific terms, this is a real bummer of a gene. A Bummer Gene if you like. The people who have this fancy Bummer Gene, and the study posits that about half of us harbour it, look at the world with, basically, a bad attitude. The good news? It’s not our fault! This Bummer Gene apparently causes people to look at the world “darkly,” says Todd, and we unfortunates are “genetically predisposed to perceive emotional events — especially negative ones — more vividly than others,” She goes on, by way of further explanation to say: “So you might say, ‘Oh, look at that waterfall and the amazing view, and we can look over the edge of this cliff here ...’ and somebody who is a deletion variant carrier may look at the same scene and see dangerous rocks that might fall, or places snakes may lurk, or bears.” My immediate response was: “Of course there are
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bears and snakes lurking! And also, waterfall? What waterfall? Amazing view? We’re on the edge of a FREAKING CLIFF!” So it seems there’s a possibility that I might conceivably be a genetically predisposed deletion variant carrier. And some people thought I was occasionally just a grumpy grouchypants for no reason. So there all you Sunshiney Susans — there’s a scientifically verified reason some of us are a bunch of Negative Nancies! So quit smiling at me, OK! Sorry, got carried away with my Bummer Gene variant there for second. Or did I? Turns out, this study at UBC was conducted with 200 participants with and without the gene variant. Two hundred participants? In the city the size of Vancouver, they couldn’t find more than 200 victims to study? And isn’t that an awfully small sample on which to base an important scientific study? And when am I going to stop using questions and question marks to make a point? Further, these 200 participants were all shown a series of words in rapid succession. Researchers found that “all the participants tended to perceive
the positive words better than the neutral words, but individuals with the gene variant tended to perceive the negative words better than those without the gene variant.” That’s it. That’s the study. And from this “evidence,” Todd concludes that, and I quote: “These individuals may be more likely to pick out angry faces in a crowd of people.” Sorry professor, but let me tell you, pretty much absolutely everybody will be likely to pick out angry faces in a crowd, no problem. Especially these days. So for crying out loud, before people start being grouchy for no reason and blame it on your study, and people go around seeing the garbage instead the flowers, and all those Grumpy Gus people insist on seeing the glass as half empty, try doing a study that makes at least one iota of sense, OK? Um … I apologize. I got a little grouchy there again, and I see my coffee cup is half empty. I personally blame it on the Bummer Gene. Harley Hay is a local freelance writer, award-winning author, filmmaker and musician. His column appears on Saturdays in the Advocate. His books can be found at Chapters, Coles and Sunworks in Red Deer.
Patience will eventually win the day Being a Christian-run soup kitchen, we have always felt that we have something positive to offer in this troubled world. But at the same time, we also know that many want nothing to do with any faith whatsoever. We are constantly aware that we are under a very critical microscope in the way we ourselves act. Whenever we have a meal, the only thing we ask of the clients is that we are able to have a short couple of minute’s devotion and prayer for CHRIS the meal. Other than this short SALOMONS time, we do not force anything on anyone; if they want to know more, they can approach us. It is not a prerequisite to a meal. A visitor from Australia once remarked how our soup kitchen was so different from the ones in his country in that here when we have devotions, the people will usually remove their caps and sit in respectful silence, and often participate if, say, a question is asked. Not so in Australia, our visitor stated: “We have to shout over top of the unabated noise from the cli-
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ents.” On Tuesday, as we were about to have our devotion, it took a while for the folks to settle down, and they all did except for one young woman who was obviously under the influence. She was loud and abusive, and kept interrupting until I assisted her out the door. As the devotion continued, she came back to the door persistently beating on it because she had forgotten her backpack. As I went to get her backpack, another fellow opened the door for her and she came in like a storm with all kinds of foul language. She retrieved her pack and with a few more curses and foul epitaphs, she was once again assisted out the door. By this time, my blood was boiling and all I wanted to do was give her a size 10 assist out the door. My anger and disgust were obvious in my removing her from the premises and it was totally contrary to the subject of the devotion: patience. It was irony in its finest form, but in spite of that incident, the balance of the evening went very peacefully and as per usual, just about all of the people who ate were appreciative and, with thanks, they made their way to wherever they would go for the evening. This young woman has been in Red Deer for a number of years and when sober is a reasonable person. But when under the influence of whatever, a latent, ugly anger is demonstrated that is hard to
watch and even harder to listen to. I feel sometimes that I could very easily write her life story; after all, we also knew her mother, who was exactly the same. We have heard the story so often now that we are no longer surprised, and for the most part are able to demonstrate a great deal of patience. But when they get drunk and they become so abusive, patience (at least mine) wears very thin, and sometimes my actions are not very Christian-like. For all the agencies that work with the victims of abuse, we are often working at the extent of our limits in an effort to help, and the resources available coupled with the limp-wristed handling by the legal system make the work seem almost impossible at times. In my estimation, when a man is found guilty of sexually abusing his own child or children, and then after a short stay at a government resort is allowed to walk away with his reproductive system intact is a travesty of justice. All this was going through my mind as the speaker finished the devotion on patience, so I did not fully hear the full message, something for which I was playfully chided later on. But it is patience and the practice thereof that will win the day for a lot of these people. I just hope one day I get it right! Chris Salomons is kitchen co-ordinator for Potter’s Hands ministry in Red Deer.
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Legends pay tribute to Howe BY THE CANADIAN PRESS SASKATOON — Wayne Gretzky figures there is no photograph fans ask him to sign more often than the one of him as a smiling preteen beside his idol Gordie Howe, who is playfully hooking a hockey stick around the future Great One’s neck. “Every time I look at the picture or sign the picture, it’s nothing but great memories,” Gretzky said Friday as he and several hockey legends paid tribute to Howe in his hometown. “He was nicer and better ... when I met him than even what I thought he was going to be.” The iconic photo was taken in 1972 in Gretzky’s hometown of Brantford, Ont. Gretzky remembers it like it was yesterday. “We were standing there, Gordon grabbed his stick, actually put it around my throat,” Gretzky recalled. “It went on to be one of the most popular pictures I’ve ever signed.” Gretzky, Bobby Hull, Brett Hull and Howe’s sons Mark and Marty shared their memories of Howe at a news conference Friday morning ahead of an evening celebrity dinner in honour of Mr. Hockey. Gretzky said Howe helped pave the way for him and others to enjoy success in the sport. He said idols sometimes don’t live up to their reputations, but this wasn’t the case with Howe. “You’re always going to remember him as a great player, a wonderful person and a tremendous family man,” Gretzky said of the ailing Howe, who has suffered recent strokes. Howe, 86, was all smiles on Friday as he made his way to the dinner in his honour. Wearing a suit and tie, he shuffled through a hotel lobby, pausing briefly with a fan who shook his hand and captured the moment with a selfie. Howe’s 801 career goals rank second in the NHL to Gretzky’s 894. The Hall of Famer also holds NHL records for most games played (1,767) and seasons played (26) and won the Stanley Cup four times with the Detroit Red Wings. Brett Hull said when he played in
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Marty Howe, left to right, Mark Howe, Wayne Gretzky and Brett Hull speak during a media event before a tribute to Gordie Howe in Saskatoon, Friday. Detroit, he often chatted with Howe about hockey, sports and life in the dressing room before games, conversations that he’ll treasure. He said it’s hard to imagine playing for as long as Howe did. “Being productive at that age is a remarkable feat and it’s hard to fathom that he could really do it,” Hull said. Howe suffered two disabling strokes late last year but his family says his health has improved after he underwent a stem-cell treatment as part of a clinical trial in Mexico. “He hadn’t walked in two months,”
Marty Howe said, adding that his dad has also gained 21 pounds since the experimental treatment. “His back is bothering him a little bit now, so he shuffles his feet but I guarantee when he gets to that (dinner) he’s going to walk to where he needs to go. His blood flows hockey.” Bobby Hull said he’s thrilled to be part of the Howe tribute. “I go back to when I was 10 years old,” he said, adding that he stood in the sleet and rain to watch a game at Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens. He was in awe watching Howe play.
“My dad looked at me and said ’Robert, when you can shoot the puck like that you can play in this league,”’ he said. Hull said eight years later he played against Howe, and it was a “wonder” to share the ice with him. Howe’s sons both talked about the family values their father holds dear. “He’s just a special person,” Marty Howe said. “He treats everyone the same.” Gretzky said Friday’s dinner is a chance to thank Howe for what he has done for hockey.
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I was relaxing on the beach outside the St. Kitts Marriott Resort when a guy passed by on a horse — with a monkey on his back. That is somewhere near the top when it comes to weird things I have seen on beaches.
Two islands, one great vacation There are an abundance of ences and traditions that were strange sayings and idioms in brought to the islands by the the English language. Phrases slave population during the cololike “it’s raining cats and nial period. dogs,” “she finally saw the Nearly 40,000 people on the light” or “he is pulling your islands speak St. Kitts Creole or leg” are often confusing to Nevis Creole, a kind of English those whose first language is that is mixed with West African not English. words and, in some cases, West It’s simply hard to deduce African sentence structure. Like the meaning of the phrase other English Caribbean Creoles, from the individual words the language originated in the used. 17th century by enslaved West You never expect to see DEBBIE Africans who were forced to an idiom come to life, but as OLSEN learn English quickly. I relaxed at a beach on the Many carnivals and celebraCaribbean island of St. Kitts, tions also have ties to West a man rode by on a horse and Africa and you can also see the he had a monkey on his back influences in the local cuisine. — literally. Most visitors to the islands of St. Kitts Since that moment, the phrase “he and Nevis tend to concentrate on the needs to get that monkey off his back” has pleasures of the sea and sand, but for had new meaning for me. those who want to experience some of The people who live on the tiny islands the unique culture of this tiny two-island of St. Kitts and Nevis definitely move to nation, here are some suggested exploratheir own kind of rhythm and you never tions. You just can’t count on seeing a know what you might see — even on the local ride by with a monkey on his back beach in front of a Marriott hotel. every day. St. Kitts and Nevis are two Leeward Islands in the West Indies that together make up the smallest sovereign state in the Americas in both area and population. It is the unique culture and flare of the local population that make this Caribbean destination so interesting to explore. This This fortress and national park is also culture was shaped primarily by the Brita UNESCO World Heritage Site that is of ish and by Africans whose ancestors were historical, cultural and architectural imbrought to the islands as slaves to work on portance in St. Kitts. the sugar plantations. Designed by British military engineers You can see influences of both cultures and built and maintained by African when you visit St. Kitts and Nevis. slaves, the structure is one of the best British influences are easy to detect. preserved historical fortifications in the Like Canada, the two-island nation has a Americas (www.brimstonehillfortress.org). prime minister and a governor-general who represents Queen Elizabeth II, the ruling sovereign of the nation. It is easy for an English speaker to get around, because most of the population speaks English. Historic Romney Manor is a 17th cenAfter years of British rule, more than tury sugar estate that was owned and manhalf the population is of the Anglican faith aged by successive Earls of Romney over and there are many beautiful old Anglican many centuries. Visit Romney Manor and you can see the art of Batik making at Caribelle churches on both islands. Batik. You can also purchase locally made batik products. You can also see West African influPlease see OLSEN on Page B2
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Not a bad first impression: This is a look at the quiet beaches near the ferry drop along the Southeast Peninsula of St. Kitts. The ferry connecting the two islands takes about 45 minutes and costs US$8 per adult one-way. This service makes it easy and inexpensive to enjoy a two-island vacation on St. Kitts and Nevis. (From the ferry, you get great views of both islands.)
OLSEN: Stay at a plantation Prior to that, it once belonged to the great-great-great grandfather of Thomas Jefferson. The onsite gardens are home to a 400-year-old Saman tree. You can also see the art of batik onsite. Since 1964, the manor has been home to Caribelle Batik, a company that makes and sells batik wraps, dresses, wall hangings and other items (www.caribellebatikstkitts. com).
Christena Ferry Memorial — Nevis On the waterfront in Charlestown, Nevis, is a memorial to more than 200 victims of the MV Christena ferry disaster. In 1970, the government-owned-and-operated ferry was overloaded with passengers to make the short journey between St. Kitts and Nevis when it began taking on water Top: Brimstone Hill Fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Designed by British military engineers and built and and sank.. maintained by African slaves, the structure is one of the best preserved historical fortifications in the Americas. (Photo Although it was only about half a mile courtesy St. Kitts Tourism). from land, most of the passengers could not swim and drowned. tations. ● For more information on visiting St Kitts or Since the incident, steps have been take Most of these inns are not oceanfront, but they Nevis, visit the official tourism sites at:http://www. to ensure that the ferry service is safe and free swimhave their own kind of historical charm. Many are stkittstourism.kn/ or www.nevisisland.com. ming lessons have been offered in the schools to envery upscale. Debbie Olsen is a Lacombe-based freelance writer. If sure that more of the next generation knows how to On St. Kitts, check out Ottley’s Plantation Inn you have a travel story you would like to share, please swim — an important skill for an island nation. (www.ottleys.com). email: DOGO@telusplanet.net or write to: Debbie Olsen, Visitors can visit the memorial and dive to the On Nevis, the Golden Rock Inn (goldenrocknevis. c/o Red Deer Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, wreck site between the islands. com), Hermitage Plantation Inn (hermitagenevis. Alta., T4R 1M9. com), and the Nisbet Plantation (nisbetplantation. com) are three of the best plantation inns on the island. There are many annual festivals on St. Kitts and Nevis that provide a taste of the local culture. Carnival takes place in December and is the annual celebration of the emancipation of the slaves. It ● Air Canada offers direct flights from Toronto features parades, music and street food. to St. Kitts on Saturdays or you can get there via the Culturama is a summer celebration on Nevis that U.S. with an American carrier. There are no direct features street fairs, beauty pageants and live music. flights from the West. Return air from Calgary or EdFor an overview of all the festivals, visit http://carmonton to St. Kitts will cost about $1,100 per person ibya.com/st.kitts/events.and.festivals/. including taxes (depending on the season of travel) and requires at least one connection. ● If you wish to experience both islands on a single trip, you can fly info St. Kitts, drive across that The sugar industry is long gone on St. Kitts and island and take a 45-minute ferry ride to get to Nevis. Nevis, but visitors to the islands can visit abandoned It is also possible to fly directly into Nevis from St. sugar mills and stay at inns located on the old planKitts.
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Crocodile rock COSTA RICA’S TARCOLES RIVER IS A BONANZA FOR AMERICAN CROCODILES AS IT HAS ONE OF THE HIGHEST POPULATIONS PER SQUARE KILOMETRE IN THE WORLD BY CAROL PATTERSON SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE Costa Rica’s 111-km-long Tarcoles River is one of the most polluted water bodies in Latin America. Plastic and paper litter the brown water’s edge and is embedded in the muddy banks. When seasonal floodwaters recede, ribbons of trash demarcate high water points. Sewage from interior cities and towns drains into the river. It is a horrible place to swim. But if you are a crocodile, the warm, nutrient-rich water is a feeding bonanza. Dozens of American crocodiles line the riverbanks sunbathing in statue-like stillness. Others ply the water for a meal, their nostrils and unblinking eyes the only hint of the killing machine below. With an estimated 25 crocodiles per square kilometre, the river has one of the highest croc populations in the world. Most people would not see Tarcoles River as a potential tourism attraction, but where others saw lemons, one man saw an opportunity for lemonade. Dr. Mario F. Orjuela, a veterinarian from Colombia who specialized in crocodiles, iguanas, snakes and toads, was struck by the area’s richness on his first visit in 1993. “While undertaking survey expeditions and night excursions, I began thinking of a way to show this hidden treasure to visitors, to let them know in an educative way about the fascinating creatures and the ecosystem of this tropical paradise. And so the Jungle Crocodile Safari was born,” he once said. Orjuela died several years ago — a victim of crime, not crocodiles — but his company lives on. More than 6,000 people come from around the world each year to see these muscular river juggernauts. Twohour tours on covered boats with open sides allow unobstructed views of 100-plus bird species and the main event, crocodile feeding. Staff member Willie greeted our group and explained the challenges of co-existing with reptiles whose bite is 50 times stronger than a human’s: “There are two
words to describe crocodiles — prehistoric and unpredictable.” So it was with some anxiety that I watched our guide, Andrey, sidle our boat up next to a very big croc and cut the engine. “This is Tyson,” Andrey said, pulling the croc’s tail into the boat and pointing out where National Geographic researchers had made a notch, “he’s the biggest crocodile on the river and named after Mike Tyson, the fighter.” Tyson didn’t seem to mind the tail handling and lay with an unblinking stare that could mean either “I’m full” or “You look like my next meal.” Andrey left the safety of the boat and stepped into the chocolate-coloured mud a metre from Tyson’s head with a kilogram of raw chicken in his hand. Realizing a bad day on my job was never as grim as a good day for a crocodile guide, I watched as Andrey proceeded to swat 300 kg of wild crocodile on the nose with raw meat. Crocodiles are capable of great speed bursts and I wondered how Andrey knew if the croc would be satisfied with the chicken or go for the whole enchilada. Tyson didn’t appear interested in the free meal so Andrey readjusted his position, moving slowly to avoid losing his footing on the slippery bank, before hitting the croc harder. Tyson’s jaws opened, shutters clicked in rapid staccato, and the chicken disappeared. Andrey jumped back in the boat. “Is this a well-paying job?” I asked, thinking the risk of losing a limb would be well compensated. But apparently not. “If I want to support a family, I will need to get another job,’ he replied. However, Andrey’s efforts have their own rewards. Since the tours started, crocodiles kill fewer fishermen. Willie said, “We try to feed the crocodiles up river and away from the mouth of the river where the fishermen are. And we have removed 10,000 tires from the river. It is the cleanest it has ever been.”
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Top: Guides offer crocodiles meat for better photo opportunities. Right: Tarcoles River is one of the most polluted rivers in Latin America and has one of the world’s highest concentrations of crocodiles. While Tarcoles River still looked polluted to me, the signs advertising crocodile tours scattered through Tarcoles town indicated Orjuela’s vision had been realized. Visitors are seeing the biotic richness of the Tarcoles River and locals are seeing richness from crocodiles and the tourism dollars they bring.
If you go ● Jungle Crocodile Safaris offers tours four times a day in nine boats (http://www.junglecrocodilesafari.com/index. php). ● Accommodations in Tarcoles town are limited. Consider staying in the resort town of Jaco 17 km
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Giants down Rebels BY ADVOCATE STAFF Giants 5 Rebels 4 VANCOUVER — Austin Strand’s major penalty for kneeing on Vancouver Giants forward Ty Ronning was apparently harsh enough that it earned the Red Deer Rebels defenceman a major penalty late in the third period of Friday’s WHL clash. Barely two minutes later, Ronning fired the winning goal as the Giants pulled out a 5-4 win before 6,372 fans at the Pacific Coliseum. It was that kind of night for the Rebels, who came up empty on their only power play opportunity of the evening while the Giants were two-for-five with a man advantage.
The Rebels opened the scoring 3:42 into the contest when Brooks Maxwell notched his 16th goal of the season, with Presten Kopeck and Connor Gay earning assists, then doubled their lead as captain Conner Bleackley converted Wyatt Johnson’s feed 12 minutes later. Jackson Houck responded for the hosts late in the first period, but Johnson netted his 21st of the season early in the middle frame to restore Red Deer’s twogoal cushion. From there, Giants overage forward and Olds native Zane Jones potted a power-play goal at 7:51 of the sandwich session and defenceman Clayton Kirichenko pulled the hosts even with his third of the season 6:35 into the final frame. The Rebels, though, battled back as rearguard
Colton Bobyk connected at 11:14 of the third period. But Alec Baer scored for the Giants just 45 seconds later, setting the stage for Ronning’s winner with 58 seconds remaining in the game. • Cody Potter turned aside 27 shots as the winning netminder. Taz Burman made 31 saves for the Rebels. • Selected as the three stars were (1) Baer, (2) Rebels defenceman Brett Cote and (3) Jones. • Bleackley left the game with an apparent injury and didn’t return. • The Rebels close out their three-game B.C. road trip tonight against the Victoria Royals. Red Deer’s next home game is Feb. 13 against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com
Penguins blank Flames BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Pittsburgh 4 Calgary 0 CALGARY — Sidney Crosby had no problem putting an end to his recent scoring drought. Crosby had two goals and an assist and Marc-Andre Fleury collected his NHL-leading eighth shutout of the season as the Pittsburgh Penguins won 4-0 over the Calgary Flames on Friday. Mired in a mini-slump with two assists in his last six games, Crosby was the best player on the ice as the Penguins outplayed the red-hot Flames, who entered the night having won eight of their last 10. “I felt good. As a whole I think our whole team played well tonight,” said Crosby, who now has 17 goals. “They always play well here. There’s not a lot of room. That being said, you come willing to work and try to take advantage of your chances. It’s nice to put some in. They haven’t been going in as easy as you would like sometimes.” Crosby moves into fourth in NHL scoring with 56 points. He trails Jakub Voracek (58), Patrick Kane (58) and Tyler Seguin (57). David Perron and Brandon Sutter also scored for Pittsburgh (30-14-8), which moves past the New York Islanders and into top spot in the Metropolitan Division. Chris Kunitz chipped in with three assists. “Chris had one of the best games I’ve seen him play in a long time,” said Penguins coach Mike Johnston. “He had a lot of energy tonight, he was skating with the puck and he was skating and making plays.” Calgary (29-21-3) finishes 4-2-0 on a six-game homestand. The Flames now head to California to play two key games next week against San Jose and Los Angeles. “A good homestand,” said Giordano. “We did a lot of good things, put ourselves in a good position. We’ll go on the road here and hopefully we’ll pick up some much-needed points.” Fleury had 21 saves to break Tom Barrasso’s club record for shutouts in a season.
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Pittsburgh Penguins David Perron, left, celebrates his goal with Sidney Crosby during first period NHL hockey action against the Calgary Flames in Calgary. “It’s good. He was a guy that I looked up to growing up so it’s fun to be able to get those,” said Fleury. “There are personal goals you want to achieve. I’m glad I got it, but at the same time, I want to do well as a team, I want to win and that’s what is most important.” After recording a shutout in Edmonton on Wednesday, Fleury has a shutout streak going of 131 minutes and 40 seconds. “That’s really incredible for this time in the season to have eight shutouts,” said Johnston. “We were debating a little bit about what to do with these two games and we decided he
had a good game in Edmonton, let’s give him the second one.” Crosby made it 3-0 at 11:58 of the second, outracing Paul Byron to the Flames net and with one hand on his stick, deflecting in Kunitz’s centring pass. At 5:19 of the third period, Crosby blew past Byron again and ripped a shot under the crossbar. “He plays a great game, a complete game,” said Flames defenceman Mark Giordano. “He made us pay tonight. He got a lot of chances, those two goals he scored were superstar-calibre goals.” Hiller exited the game at that point,
having stopped 20 of 24. Karri Ramo was perfect on six shots in relief. Perron opened the scoring at 5:46 on his eighth goal in 14 games since being acquired from the Edmonton Oilers. Sutter made it 2-0 with less than two minutes to play in the first. Notes: Pittsburgh has beaten Calgary nine straight times, the Penguins longest win streak against any team... The Flames activated Curtis Glencross (lower body) off injured reserve although he sat out his sixth game. He’s expected to play Monday in San Jose... Calgary’s last home ice win against Pittsburgh was Dec. 7, 2003.
Kings claw past Trojans BY JOSH ALDRICH ADVOCATE STAFF Kings 77 Trojans 76 Red Deer College Kings men’s basketball (15-4) head coach Clayton Pottinger warned before the game about how dangerous the SAIT Trojans (10-9) are. A program fighting for their Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference playoff lives, but also playing some of the best basketball in the South division. He wasn’t kidding. It took everything the division-leading Kings had to claw past the Trojans 77-76 at RDC on Friday night. “We were lucky to escape that one,” said Pottinger. The Trojans looked in control of the game at the half, up 46-41 and running an offence that had RDC’s defence confused. But the Kings came out of the break playing much better in their own end and they fought their way back into the game led by forward Brian Prenoslo’s 14 points, six rebounds and one block off the bench. “I give our guys credit to respond in that situation and to step up the defence,” said Pottinger. Prenoslo has been banged up in the second semester to this point, but he provided the spark for the Kings on Friday, drilling three of his four attempts from three-point range, including one to put the Kings up four in the final couple of minutes and then hitting a short two to seal the win. “It was great having him back in the lineup,” said Pottinger. “We’d like to
get to full strength —he’s not even 100 per cent either — it’s just one of those things where we’re trying to get better every weekend coming out. I’m not sure if we got better tonight, but it was a gut check for us.” The Trojans did have a chance on their final possession with 12 seconds left in the game to take the lead, but Nick Molina’s three-point attempt came up short and Jacob Cusumano corralled the rebound for the Kings to seal the victory. Henry Bankazo added 14 points for the Kings while point guard Matt Johnson had 10 more before fouling out. Emmanuel Malu scored a game-high 20 points for SAIT while Justin Makasiar had 19 points off the bench. Pottinger says they know they will have another game like this tonight in Calgary against the Trojans as well in their final four games as they head into the playoffs. “We’ve got to be in them and learn to compete in these situations where there’s actually something on the line,” said Pottinger. “There’s some tough teams that are gunning for us.” Trojans 56 Queens 41 For three quarters the RDC Queens (2-17) looked every bit as good as the second place SAIT Trojans (15-4) on Friday night, but it was the 10 minutes that sealed their fate on Friday night. The second place Trojans downed the second last place Queens 56-41 at RDC in ACAC Women’s basketball action.
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Dedra Janvier of the Red Deer College Queens fends off Martina Allen of the SAIT Trojans during Friday night ACAC basketball action at the RDC gym.
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SATURDAY, FEB. 7, 2015
Hockey
Today
● Gymnastics: Women’s Exelta Cup at Exelta Gymnastics Club, Collicutt Centre. ● Senior high basketball: Lindsay Thurber Raiders girls/boys tournament. ● Grade 9 basketball: Hunting Hills girls/ boys tournament. ● Curling: Red Deer Farmers/ Farmerettes Bonspiel, Pidherney Centre. ● Major bantam hockey: Calgary North Star at Red Deer Black, 11:30 a.m., Arena; Calgary Royals at Red Deer White, 2 p.m., Arena. ● Peewee AA hockey: Airdrie Black at Red Deer TBS, 12:30 p.m., Collicutt Centre; Olds at Sylvan Lake, 3:30 p.m. ● Bantam AA hockey: Wheatland at Red Deer Steel Kings, 2:30 p.m., Kinex. ● Minor midget AAA hockey: Southeast at Red Deer Aero Equipment, 4:45 p.m., Arena; ● WHL: Red Deer at Victoria, 7:05 p.m. (The Drive). ● Midget AA hockey: Olds at Red Deer Indy Graphics, 7:15 p.m., Collicutt Centre. ● Heritage junior B hockey: High River at Red Deer, 8 p.m., Arena; Stettler at Three Hills, 8 p.m.
Sunday
● Gymnastics: Women’s Exelta Cup at Exelta Gymnastics Club, Collicutt Centre. ● Peewee AA hockey: Bow Valley at Red Deer TBS, 12:45 p.m., Collicutt Centre. ● Men’s college hockey: Portage at RDC, 1 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex. ● Bantam AA hockey: Southwest at Red Deer Steel Kings, 1:30 p.m., Kinex. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Airdrie at Ponoka, 2:30 p.m. ● Minor midget AAA hockey: Southeast at Red Deer North Star, noon, Arena; Calgary Bruins at Red Deer Aero Equipment, 2:45 p.m., Arena. ● Men’s basketball: Grandview vs. Orangemen, Henry’s Eavestroughing vs. Kingsmen, Lacombe All Sports Cresting vs. Sheraton Red Deer, 4:15 p.m.; Carstar vs. Monstars, Wells Furniture vs. Triple A Batteries, Alken Basin vs. Johns Manville, 5:30 p.m.; all games at Lindsay Thurber. ● Midget AA hockey: Olds at Red Deer Elks, 5:30 p.m., Arena.
WHL All Times Mountain EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Brandon 53 39 9 3 2 242 166 Regina 52 29 17 4 2 194 164 Swift Current 52 24 23 1 4 155 173 Moose Jaw 53 21 28 3 1 152 196 Prince Albert 53 21 30 2 0 154 194 Saskatoon 50 15 32 2 1 142 212
Pt 83 64 53 46 44 33
CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Medicine Hat 52 35 14 1 2 211 152 Red Deer 51 28 15 3 5 179 164 Calgary 51 29 17 1 4 219 150 Kootenay 53 27 25 0 1 176 194 Edmonton 54 24 24 4 2 158 155 Lethbridge 51 14 31 3 3 145 219
Pt 73 64 63 55 54 34
WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF GA Kelowna 52 40 8 3 1 227 132 Victoria 52 28 20 3 1 178 160 Kamloops 54 20 28 3 3 157 199 Prince George 54 21 31 1 1 161 232 Vancouver 51 20 28 1 2 146 177
Everett Portland Seattle Spokane Tri-City
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U.S. DIVISION W L OTLSOL 32 15 3 1 31 19 0 3 25 19 3 3 25 22 3 1 24 24 0 3
GF GA 180 137 192 172 139 138 144 153 142 154
Pt 84 60 46 44 43 Pt 68 65 56 54 51
z-league title; y-conference title;d-division leader; xclinched playoff berth. Note: Division leaders ranked in top three positions per conference regardless of points; a team winning in overtime or shootout is credited with two points and a victory in the W column; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one point which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns Friday’s results Spokane 3 Moose Jaw 2 Swift Current 4 Prince Albert 3 (OT)
Vancouver Colorado Minnesota Dallas Los Angeles Arizona Edmonton
Regina 5 Saskatoon 2 Brandon 5 Kootenay 3 Lethbridge 4 Medicine Hat 3 Prince George 4 Edmonton 2 Kelowna 5 Kamloops 3 Vancouver 5 Red Deer 4 Tri-City at Everett, 8:35 p.m. Portland at Seattle, 8:35 p.m. Saturday’s games Spokane at Regina, 6 p.m. Calgary at Prince Albert, 6 p.m. Saskatoon at Swift Current, 6 p.m. Brandon at Kootenay, 7 p.m. Lethbridge at Medicine Hat, 7:30 p.m. Edmonton at Prince George, 8 p.m. Kelowna at Kamloops, 8 p.m. Red Deer at Victoria, 8:05 p.m. Vancouver at Seattle, 8:05 p.m. Everett at Tri-City, 8:05 p.m. NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF Tampa Bay 53 33 15 5 71 172 Pittsburgh 52 30 14 8 68 151 Detroit 51 30 12 9 69 152 N.Y. Islanders 51 33 17 1 67 163 Montreal 50 32 15 3 67 132 Washington 53 28 15 10 66 156 N.Y. Rangers 49 30 15 4 64 148 Boston 51 27 17 7 61 136 Florida 50 23 17 10 56 125 Philadelphia 52 22 22 8 52 142 New Jersey 52 21 22 9 51 119 Ottawa 50 20 21 9 49 138 Toronto 53 22 27 4 48 148 Columbus 50 22 25 3 47 128 Carolina 51 18 26 7 43 111 Buffalo 52 15 34 3 33 97
Anaheim Nashville St. Louis San Jose Chicago Calgary Winnipeg
WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF 53 34 12 7 75 159 51 33 12 6 72 155 52 34 14 4 72 166 53 28 18 7 63 149 52 32 18 2 66 157 53 29 21 3 61 152 54 26 18 10 62 147
50 52 50 51 51 52 52
28 22 24 23 21 19 14
19 3 59 135 19 11 55 134 20 6 54 138 20 8 54 162 18 12 54 136 26 7 45 121 29 9 37 120
First Period 1. Columbus, Foligno 19 (Dubinsky, Tropp) 10:44. 2. Columbus, Atkinson 10 (Hartnell, Johansen) 18:16. Second Period 3. Columbus, Johansen 20 (Anisimov) 5:06 (sh). 4. Columbus, Tropp 1 (Tyutin, Foligno) 8:26. 5. St. Louis, Stastny 10 (Bouwmeester, Gunnarsson) 11:14 (pp). 6. Columbus, Foligno 20 (Wisniewski, Dubinsky) 16:17. Third Period 7. Columbus, Calvert 7 (Johnson, Boll) 5:59. 8. Columbus, Hartnell 11 (Johansen) 15:21.
131 146 140 167 139 173 172
NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.
GA 138 129 129 145 114 132 117 127 142 154 140 140 164 156 135 184 GA 143 123 128 144 119 136 142
Friday’s Games Washington 3, Anaheim 2, SO New Jersey 4, Toronto 1 Columbus 7, St. Louis 1 Chicago 2, Winnipeg 1, OT Pittsburgh 4, Calgary 0 Saturday’s Games N.Y. Rangers at Nashville, 1 p.m. Los Angeles at Tampa Bay, 3 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Boston, 5 p.m. Dallas at Buffalo, 5 p.m. Edmonton at Toronto, 5 p.m. New Jersey at Montreal, 5 p.m. Columbus at Ottawa, 5 p.m. Colorado at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Detroit at Arizona, 6 p.m. Pittsburgh at Vancouver, 8 p.m. Carolina at San Jose, 8:30 p.m. Sunday’s Games Chicago at St. Louis, 10:30 a.m. Nashville at Florida, 1 p.m. Philadelphia at Washington, 1 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Buffalo, 3 p.m. Anaheim at Tampa Bay, 3 p.m. Dallas at N.Y. Rangers, 3 p.m. Colorado at Winnipeg, 4 p.m. Montreal at Boston, 5:30 p.m.
Blackhawks 2, Jets 1 (OT) First Period 1. Winnipeg, Scheifele 8 (Perreault) 4:17. Second Period 2. Chicago, Kane 26 (Richards, Sharp) 2:50. Third Period No Scoring. Overtime 3. Chicago, Saad 16 (Kane, Rozsival) 3:01. Capitals 3, Ducks 2 (SO) First Period 1. Anaheim, Kesler 15 (Silfverberg, Lindholm) 18:15 (pp). Second Period 2. Washington, Chimera 5 (Kuznetsov, Brouwer) 4:15. Third Period 3. Washington, Carlson 6 (Kuznetsov, Chimera) 10:44. 4. Anaheim, Perry 23 (Kesler) 13:45. Overtime No Scoring. Shootout — Washington wins 2-1
FRIDAY’S SUMMARIES Penguins 4, Flames 0 First Period 1. Pittsburgh, Perron 13 (Crosby, Kunitz) 5:46. 2. Pittsburgh, Sutter 11 (Despres, Scuderi) 18:10. Second Period 3. Pittsburgh, Crosby 16 (Kunitz, Perron) 11:58. Third Period 4. Pittsburgh, Crosby 17 (Kunitz, Letang) 5:19. Blue Jackets 7, Blues 1
Devils 4, Maple Leafs 1 First Period 1. New Jersey, Ruutu 6 (Fraser, Tootoo) 9:32. Second Period 2. New Jersey, Elias 7 (Zajac, Merrill) 1:23. 3. New Jersey, Bernier 9 (Larsson, Gomez) 13:31. Third Period 4. Toronto, Bozak 15 (Kessel, Gardiner) 11:51 (pp). 5. New Jersey, Jagr 11 (Larsson) 17:15.
Basketball NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 34 17 .667 Brooklyn 21 28 .429 Boston 19 30 .388 Philadelphia 11 40 .216 New York 10 40 .200 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 42 9 .824 Washington 31 20 .608 Charlotte 22 27 .449 Miami 21 29 .420 Orlando 16 37 .302 Central Division Chicago
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Cleveland Milwaukee Detroit Indiana
31 27 20 19
21 23 31 32
.596 .540 .392 .373
WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct Memphis 37 13 .740 Houston 35 15 .700 Dallas 34 18 .654 San Antonio 32 18 .640 New Orleans 27 23 .540 Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 34 16 .680 Oklahoma City 25 25 .500 Denver 19 32 .373 Utah 17 33 .340 Minnesota 10 40 .200
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Golden State L.A. Clippers Phoenix Sacramento L.A. Lakers
Pacific Division W L Pct 39 9 .813 33 18 .647 29 23 .558 17 31 .354 13 37 .260
San Antonio 98, Miami 85 Today’s Games Chicago at New Orleans, 5 p.m. Brooklyn at Washington, 5 p.m. Charlotte at Philadelphia, 5:30 p.m. Golden State at New York, 5:30 p.m. Portland at Dallas, 6:30 p.m. Boston at Milwaukee, 6:30 p.m. Sacramento at Utah, 7 p.m. Sunday’s Games L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City, 11 a.m. L.A. Lakers at Cleveland, 1:30 p.m. Atlanta at Memphis, 4 p.m. Chicago at Orlando, 4 p.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 4 p.m. Indiana at Charlotte, 4 p.m. Portland at Houston, 5 p.m. San Antonio at Toronto, 5 p.m. Phoenix at Sacramento, 7 p.m.
GB — 7.5 12 22 27
Friday’s Games Toronto 123, L.A. Clippers 107 Orlando 103, L.A. Lakers 97, OT Indiana 103, Cleveland 99 Brooklyn 92, New York 88 Atlanta 124, Golden State 116 Detroit 98, Denver 88 Boston 107, Philadelphia 96 New Orleans 116, Oklahoma City 113 Houston 117, Milwaukee 111 Minnesota 90, Memphis 89 Phoenix 100, Utah 93
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Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER — Suspended San Francisco C Geno Escalante (San Jose-Cal) 50 games following a second positive test for a drug of abuse in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. American League KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Agreed to terms with LHP Danny Duffy on a one-year contract. TEXAS RANGERS — Agreed to terms with OF Nate Schierholtz on a minor league contract. National League CHICAGO CUBS — Agreed to terms with RHP Pedro Strop on a one-year contract and with LHP Francisley Bueno, RHP Anthony Carter, LHP Hunter Cervenka, THP Jorge De Leon, INF Jonathan Herrera, INF Chris Valaika, OF Adron Chambers and C Taylor Teagarden on minor league contracts. American Association AMARILLO THUNDERHEADS — Traded INF Ransom LaLonde to Windy City for INF Ryan Soares. Can-Am League OTTAWA CHAMPIONS — Signed RHP Casey Cannon, INF Matt Tenaglia, LHP Dan Meyer and INF Kyle Brandenburg. Frontier League EVANSVILLE OTTERS — Traded LHP Anthony Collazo to Somerset (Atlantic) for a player to be named. FRONTIER GREYS — Signed 3B Tyler Kolodny. GATEWAY GRIZZLIES — Signed RHP Max Schonfeld and OF Mark Podlas. RIVER CITY RASCALS — Signed RHP Griffin Jones. SCHAUMBURG BOOMERS — Released RHP Heith Hatfield. WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS — Activated OF Kyle Robinson from the injured list. Traded INF Ryan Soares to Amarillo (AA) for SS Ransom LaLonde. Signed OF Coco Johnson. BASKETBALL Women’s National Basketball Association TULSA SHOCK — Signed G-F Karima Christmas.
FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Fined Seattle LB Bruce Irvin $10,000 for his role in a scuffle in the final 18 seconds of the Super Bowl. Fined Seattle DL Michael Bennett and New England TEs Rob Gronkowski and Michael Hoomanawanui $8,628 each for their participation in the scuffle. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Named Jim Hostler receivers coach. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed DL Antonio Johnson, LB Rufus Johnson, RB Dion Lewis, OL Chris Barker, DE Jake Bequette, QB Garrett Gilbert, DB Justin Green, OL Caylin Hauptmann, WR Jonathan Krause, LB Eric Martin, LB Deontae Skinner and DB Daxton Swanson to future contracts. OAKLAND RAIDERS — Named Ken Norton Jr. defensive co-ordinator. Canadian Football League MONTREAL ALOUETTES — Signed QB John Skelton to a two-year contract. Released QB Alex Brink. SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS — Signed RB Jerome Messam to a contract extension. WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed DB Johnny Adams and OL David Mims. HOCKEY National Hockey League DALLAS STARS — Recalled G Anders Lindback from his conditioning assignment with Texas (AHL). Reassigned G Jussi Rynnas to Texas. FLORIDA PANTHERS — Announced Peter Luukko was hired as executive chairman of Sunrise Sports and Entertainment, the parent company of the team. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Acquired RW Carter Ashton and LW David Broll from Toronto for a conditional 2016 seventh-round
draft pick. WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Recalled G Philipp Grubauer from Hershey (AHL). Reassigned C Andre Burakovsky to Hershey. American Hockey League CHARLOTTE CHECKERS — Signed F Jason Bast to a professional tryout contract. ECHL ECHL — Approved the transfer in controlling interest of the Missouri franchise from Independence Professional Hockey, LLC, to Loretto Sports Ventures, LLC. Suspended Utah’s Danick Paquette pending a review and fined him an undisclosed amount for his actions in a Feb. 4 game at Idaho. SOCCER Major League Soccer
NEW YORK CITY FC — Signed MF Javier Calle. PHILADELPHIA UNION — Loaned D Carlos Valdes to Nacional (Uruguay) for the entire 2015 MLS regular season. Confederation of African Football CAF — Fined Morocco $1 million for failing to host the 2015 African Cup of Nations and banned the country from participating in the next two tournaments in 2017 and 2019. Fined Equatorial Guinea’s football federation $100,000 for the crowd violence that marred the host country’s loss to Ghana in the semifinals of the African Cup of Nations. COLLEGE CASTLETON — Named Marty Maher men’s and women’s Nordic skiing coach for the 2015-16
academic year. COKER — Named Julia Rafalowski women’s volleyball coach. COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY — Named men’s basketball coach Kelly Williams senior associate director of athletics for external affairs, effective at the end of the basketball season. FRESNO STATE — Announced QB Brian Burrell is forgoing his final season of eligibility. MEMPHIS — Named Brent Guy safeties coach. MISSOURI — Named Ryan Walters safeties coach. TENNESSEE — Named Mike DeBord offensive co-ordinator and quarterbacks coach.
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SAN DIEGO — Tiger Woods is gone from Torrey Pines, and Phil Mickelson joined him Friday by missing the cut. In a tournament that quickly lost a big chunk of its star power, Harris English played another bogeyfree round for a 6-under 66 on the North Course to build a two-shot lead Friday in the Farmers Insurance Open. Mickelson, who worked hard to get into shape in the off-season and was as optimistic as ever, was done in by his short game. The best he could managed was a 72 on the North Course, and he missed the cut by two shots. It was the first time since 2002 that Mickelson missed the cut in back-to-back weeks on the PGA Tour. Woods withdrew after 11 holes Thursday, citing tightness in his lower back. For the first time, Woods and Mickelson failed to make the cut in the same tournament in consecutive weeks on the PGA Tour. “My putting is beyond pathetic,” Mickelson said. “And if I can’t get back to the levels of 2013, I’m not sure what I’m going to do. Because this is very frustrating.” Mickelson is not playing the last two weeks of the West Coast Swing because his kids are on spring break. He was in good company leaving early. Justin Rose, at No. 5 the highest-ranked player at Torrey Pines, also shot 70 on the North and missed the cut. So did Hideki Matsuyama, who three-putted for par on the closing hole on the South Course to miss by one shot; Jordan Spieth, who needed an eagle on the 18th on the South to make the cut and hit it in the water; and Dustin Johnson, playing for the first time since a six-month break to get professional help for “personal challenges.” “The last two days, I think normally I probably would be at least 5 or 6 under right now instead of even par,” Johnson said. “But I’m happy with where it’s at. Just a little rusty, that’s all.” Even those who are still around had a tough time, particularly Phoenix Open winner Brooks Koepka. He reached the par-5 18th in two on the South Course and a two-putt birdie would have put him three shots out of the lead. Koepka missed his 6-foot birdie attempt, and then missed a pair of 2 ½-foot putts and wound up five-putting for double bogey. That gave him a 74 and he was six shots behind. English was at 10-under 134, two shots ahead of Nick Watney (65), Jhonattan Vegas (69) and Martin
FARMERS INSURANCE OPEN lead with two holes to play in Phoenix last week until a bogey-double bogey finish. Most pleasing to English was a clean card going into the weekend. He was on the ropes early on Thursday he chipped through the green on the par-3 11th hole on the South and was facing certain bogey. But he chipped in for par, and he has only had a few close calls with bogey ever since. English kept it simple on the North by making three birdies on the par 5s. He two-putted twice, got up-and-down with a simple chip on the ninth hole and was poised to add another birdie on the par-5 18th until his 6-iron went long and into a tough lie. He chipped to 20 feet and two-putted for par. Even so, it was another solid start to a tournament this year after going through some choppy play in 2014 that eventually led him to change swing coaches. English tied for third in the Sony Open, well behind a runaway by Jimmy Walker. “When you start struggling, it’s easy to try to find stuff that’s wrong with your game, wrong with your swing,” he said. “I definitely was more swing-oriented than playing golf. That’s not me. That’s not how I grew up playing the game. You’re standing over shots thinking about swing positions instead of trying to see your ball flight and trying to play golf. That’s what I was doing the latter half of the year, it was really frustrating.” Walker (66), Jason Day (65) and Ian Poulter (71) led a large group at 6-under 138. The cut was at 1-under 143. Still, nothing summed up the day — the entire week — than when Mickelson finished his round. A stream of fans four-wide stretched for 100 yards on the path toward the exit, dozens of them wearing blue-sleeved shirts that read, “Team Phil.” Mickelson tied for 24th in his season debut at the Humana Challenge before missing the cut at Phoenix and Torrey Pines. He said he spent so much time on his long game that he didn’t put as much work in on his putting because he didn’t feel he needed it. That’s no longer the case. “It was one of the worst putting performances, and the first few weeks really have been the same way,” Mickelson said. “And you simply can’t compete at this level putting like that.”
RDC splits trip to Medicine Hat Queens 3 Rattlers 0 Rattlers 3 Kings 2 MEDICINE HAT — The Red Deer College Queens women’s volleyball team bounced back from a disappointing split with Ambrose College last weekend. The Queens (17-2; 54-10) took the first match of their Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference weekend series with the Medicine Hat College Rattlers (5-14; 24-49) 3-0 (25-13, 25-19, 32-30) on Friday night in Medicine Hat. Miranda Dawe lead the Queens with 14 kills and 12 digs. “We played well, started well and were able to withstand the surges from the Rattlers,” said Queens head coach Talbot Walton. “Our offense was good and consistent.” • The RDC Kings (16-3; 51-16) were tripped up by the MHC Rattlers (15-4; 48-22) on Friday, losing 3-2 (25-22,17-25,25-19,22-25,15-7). Setter Luke Brisbane was named the Kings player of the game with four blocks, seven digs, 35 assists and one kill. “They simply outplayed us in the key points of the match and they are a very good team, especially at home,” said Kings head coach Aaron Schulha. “We will have to execute better and be much more disciplined tomorrow to come away from this weekend with a split.” The two programs meet again this afternoon in Medicine Hat. • With the MacEwan University Griffins (5-113) 2-1 shootout loss to the SAIT Trojans (9-9-1) in women’s hockey, the RDC Queens (10-5-4) clinched a playoff spot for the fourth straight year.
Grizzlys blow four goal lead OLDS — As the Olds Grizzlys learned the hard way Friday, even a four-goal lead isn’t safe. Ty Mappin, Jade McMullen and BJ Duffin fired unanswered first-period goals and Harrison Klein upped the count to 4-0 early in the second period as the Grizzlys jumped out to a 4-0 lead over the Calgary Canucks in an Alberta Junior Hockey League game Friday. But Tyler Benko and Matteo Milroy ignited a Canucks rally with late second-period goals and Chase McMurphy sniped a pair of third-period markers to force a scoreless overtime frame and set up the visitors for a 5-4 shootout win. McMurphy scored the lone goal in the shootout before 457 fans at the Sportsplex, making a winner of Colin Cooper, who made 33 saves in the Canucks net. Jesse Gordichuk turned aside 30 shots for Olds. • Hockey Hall of Fame member Lanny McDonald will meet with Grizzlys fans prior to the team’s 7 p.m meeting with the Camrose Kodiaks Tuesday.
Lincicome, Yoo top Bahamas LPGA Classic BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — Brittany Lincicome and Sun Young Yoo topped the leaderboard Friday in the wind-swept Bahamas LPGA Classic when second-round play was suspended because of darkness. In wind gusting to 35-40 mph, Yoo completed a first-round 70 and shot 69 in the second to match Lincicome at 7 under on Atlantis Resort’s Ocean Club course. “It was very tough, especially with the wind,” Yoo said. “I just tried to stay focused and just tried to make the right putt with the wind.” Lincicome was 2 under in the second round with 13 holes left. She shot a 68 on Thursday. “It was kind of just like hit-it-and-laugh kind of mentality,” Lincicome said. “Like we weren’t taking anything really seriously. We knew it was going to be blowing really strong and we’re just thankful we
didn’t have to play all day. ... There was nothing we could do about it. It’s so ridiculous out there that it’s not even normal. It’s kind of just you’ve got to laugh about it. You can’t get mad.” After rain delayed play Thursday, only half of the players were able to finish the second round Friday. In May 2013, the inaugural event was reduced to three 12-hole rounds because of flooding. Second-ranked Inbee Park, Dori Carter, Jenny Shin, Kelly Shon were 6 under. Shin and Shon shot 71, Carter had a 72, and Park was 1 under for the round with 13 holes left. “My caddie, after we hit our approach shot on the last hole, said, ’I’m not going to lie, this is the worst wind conditions I’ve ever seen,”’ Carter said. “He told me on the last hole. He didn’t say it middle of the round. But we laughed about that.” Lydia Ko, playing her first event since taking the No. 1 spot in the world ranking, was 3 under after
rounds of 72 and 71. The 17-year-old New Zealander tied for second last week in the season-opening event in Florida, to break Tiger Woods’ record as the youngest player to reach No. 1. Third-ranked Stacy Lewis was 2 under after rounds of 71 and 73. Defending champion Jessica Korda was 1 over. She shot 73-74. Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., was in danger of missing the cut in her first LPGA Tour start as a professional. After opening with a 75, the 17-year-old Canadian was 1 over — and 3 over overall — through five holes in the second round. She won a Suncoast Series event last week in Florida in her pro debut and earned a spot in the field Monday in the qualifying tournament. Michelle Wie also struggled. She opened with a 76 and played the first five holes in the second round in 2 over to drop to 5 over.
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COLLEGE: Queen’s solid on defence “At times it looks like we’re rolling and it’s easy to play and then at other times we make those same mistakes we’ve all been watching since October,” said Queens head coach Ken King. “That’s part of being young but it’s also part of the time of the year and some are not used to playing this much.” The Queens were killed by two things on Friday, an 11-0 run by the Trojans to open the game and losing the turnover battle 34-17. It spoiled one of their best defensive performances of the season as they switched to a zone defence for the first time this campaign. “My only concern is we get a little tentative on defence, and you saw that at the beginning of the game where people are catching it in the high post and getting an open shot,” said King. Desirae Paterson was the Queens best player on the night, scoring nine points, eight rebounds and three blocks despite foul trouble that limited her to just 21 minutes and 10 seconds of playing time. The third year forward re-joined the club after Christmas and has given the Queens a much added boost of leadership. “Her on the court performance speaks for itself, but her off the court value is more to us than I can really put into words,” said King. “Her experience, both in life and in basketball, is helping us a ton.” Dedra Janvier also had nine points and five rebounds for the Queens. Logan Monks led SAIT with a game-high 16 points and seven rebounds. jaldrich@reddeeradviocate.com
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WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets will make their push for the playoffs without forward Evander Kane. He will undergo left shoulder surgery and be out for four to six months, head coach Paul Maurice said Friday. Kane, a former 30-goal scorer, has 10 goals and 12 assists in 37 games this season. He was a healthy scratch for Winnipeg’s 3-2 overtime loss in Vancouver on Tuesday. When Kane missed practice Thursday, Maurice said the winger was seeing team doctors for an undisclosed ailment that has bothered him all season. Reports initially indicated Kane was benched because he broke the team’s dress code by wearing a track suit instead of a suit to a team meeting. The benching only heightened speculation about Kane’s long-term future with the club. A source confirmed to The Canadian Press that Kane had a run-in with teammates the day of the Vancouver game that included Dustin Byfuglien throwing Kane’s track suit into the shower.
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Unemployment in Red Deer sees an uptick ALBERTA, SASKATCHEWAN TIED WITH LOWEST RATE IN COUNTRY BY ADVOCATE STAFF Unemployment in the Red Deer region moved higher in January, according to figures released Friday by Statistics Canada. The local jobless rate was calculated at 4.9 per cent, a 0.4 point increase from December and 2.6 per cent higher than last January. The seasonally adjusted provincial average was 4.5 per cent, down from 4.7 per cent in December and 4.6 per cent last January.
The lowest unemployment rate in the province was 3.7 per cent, shared by three regions: Lethbridge-Medicine Hat, Banff-Jasper-Rocky Mountain House and Athabasca-Grande PrairiePeace River. Camrose-Drumheller had the next lowest figure, at 4.1 per cent, followed by Calgary (4.4 per cent), Edmonton (4.5 per cent), Red Deer and Wood Buffalo-Cold Lake (5.4 per cent). Alberta’s unemployment rate was tied with Saskatchewan as the lowest in Canada. The national rate was 6.6 per cent, down by 0.1 percentage
points from the previous month. During the month, Alberta’s labour force increased by 10,100 people while employment increased by 13,700. Todd Hirsch, ATB Financial’s chief economist, said in a written commentary on Friday that Alberta has experienced five consecutive months of job growth. But between December and January there were 1,000 fewer jobs in oil and gas, and 3,700 fewer jobs in Statistic Canada’s “professional, scientific and technical” category — which would
include occupations like geologists, engineers and other technical services used by petroleum producers. However, gains in other areas like health care, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, and public administration more than offset these losses, said Hirsch. “Moving further into 2015, it is likely that there will still be some overall job loss, and the unemployment rate is almost certain to rise towards the middle of the year,” he added. “But for now, we will take the good news.”
Housing market to take a tumble with low oil prices BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR
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Canada’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.6 per cent with 47,300 new jobs created. However, many of those gains were for part-time positions.
Canada jobless rate dips to 6.6 per cent STATS POINT TO RISE IN PART-TIME WORK BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA - The Canadian job market rode a wave of gains in part-time work last month as it beat modest forecasts and appeared to keep the expected oilslump fallout at bay a little longer. But the undercurrent in Friday’s Statistics Canada data, which showed 35,400 net new jobs last month, also contained disappointing signs for the economy. For one, the report found the economy lost 11,800 full-time positions last month. In addition, the overall number of jobs for paid employees - any full- or part-time worker who was not self employed - fell by 5,700. The decreases cast a shadow over the agency’s findings that the unemployment rate had dipped to 6.6 per cent thanks to 47,200 new, yet less desirable, part-time positions. The gloomier details in the report reinforced economist predictions the Bank of Canada is preparing to cut its key interest rate next month by another quarter percentage point. They expect such a move would be described as adding another pillow to absorb the anticipated blow of falling oil prices. Last month, the central bank lowered its trendsetting rate from one per cent to 0.75 to help offset the “unambiguously negative” economic effects of cheaper crude. “It’s not the greatest type of job growth,” TD Bank economist Leslie Preston said of Friday’s report, referring to the boost in the part-time and self-employment categories. “We think this sort of sets the tone for the coming loss in momentum in the Canadian job market.” Preston believes the latest labour figures will feed the central bank’s concerns that many part-time workers are struggling to find full-time employment.
The Statistics Canada survey considers someone part-time if they work less than 30 hours per week at their primary job. The coming oil-patch slowdown is also expected to pile more stress on the job market, Preston added. The January increase, which included 41,100 selfemployed positions, helped push the jobless rate down from 6.7 per cent. The unemployment rate was 0.1 per cent lower than the projection of economists, who had also forecasted a net addition of 4,500 jobs, according to Thomson Reuters. By sector, the natural resources industry dropped 8,800 jobs in January - with Ontario losing 6,400 of those positions - while the number of jobs in professional, scientific and technical services increased by 22,400. Among the provinces, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and resource-rich Alberta all had net job increases. Jimmy Jean, a senior economist with Desjardins Capital Markets, was surprised Alberta added 13,700 positions following recent layoffs blamed on the slide in oil prices. “That’s very counter-intuitive knowing the headlines that are coming out of the province,” said Jean, who added it was difficult to explain the jump because much of the gain came in the “other services” category. Saskatchewan took the biggest hit, losing 8,400 jobs and watching its unemployment rate swell to 4.5 per cent from 3.7 per cent. The Statistics Canada report also found the country’s labour-force participation rate was 65.7 per cent, unchanged from December. The number, however, hovered around its lowest level since July 2000 when it hit 65.6 per cent. Therefore, the January unemployment rate’s decline to 6.6 per cent doesn’t necessarily point to a healthier job market, Jean said.
Low oil prices will drag residential construction activity down this year, says Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. in its latest housing market outlook. The forecast, which was issued on Friday, predicts that housing starts in Red Deer will tumble 10 per cent this year — to 780 from 867 in 2014. Multi-family construction is expected to take the biggest hit, dropping 11.4 per cent to 420 units from 474, while starts on single-detached homes are anticipated to slide 8.4 per cent, to 360 from 393. CMHC’s projections for this year have dropped sharply since the national housing agency’s previous outlook in late October, when oil was trading above $80 a barrel. The price of West Texas intermediate is currently hovering around the $50 mark. “Lower oil prices will have a dampening effect on investment and economic growth, particularly in Alberta and to a lesser extent Saskatchewan,” said CMHC in its outlook. “This will contribute to slower employment growth and net migration, in turn slowing housing demand.” Ekaterina Kortava, a regional market analyst with CMHC, said this analysis applies to Red Deer, with its energy-focused economy. But the local situation is unique because of a recent spike in apartment building development in the city. “The proportion of rental construction in the total construction is quite significant in Red Deer,” she said. “About half of multi-family starts in 2014 were in the rental segment.” That’s likely to push vacancy rates up and discourage work on additional multi-family projects in 2015. In the case of single-detached houses, a growing number of unsold new homes is also likely to deter builders. “Inventory has been accumulating since July 2014 and reached 43 units in December (up from 36 in December 2013),” said Kortava. “This increase in inventory will prompt builders to concentrate on clearing their stock before initiating new projects.” Looking ahead to 2016, CMHC is forecasting a further decline in housing starts in Red Deer to 755. Of these, 355 are expected to be single-detached homes and 400 multi-family units. Central Alberta’s residential resale market should also slow this year, said CMHC, but not by as much as the new-home sector. It’s projecting 5,390 Multiple Listing Service sales in Red Deer and the surrounding region for 2015, down 1.9 per cent from the 5,496 home sales last year. For 2016, local MLS sales are expected to increase slightly, to 5,400. The average selling price in 2015 is projected to be $319,500, up 1.9 per cent from last year’s $313,509. Next year a similar increase is expected, to $325,500. Those prices are well below the range for new homes, which Kortava expects will pull many homebuyers into the resale market and apply further downward pressure on residential construction activity.
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Employer cutting wages has to meet some guidelines Dear Working Wise: Our company is asking us to take a pay cut. Can my employer reduce my rate of pay when my job responsibilities haven’t changed and I haven’t had any disciplinary issues? Does it matter if ownership of the company has changed to a new owner? Are they still allowed to cut my pay? — Feeling Cheated Dear Feeling Cheated: I wish I had better news for you, but yes, your employer can reduce your rate of pay as long as they continue to meet minimum wage requirements. Your compensation is a matter that you, or in some cases your bargaining unit if you are in a union, negotiate with your employer. The only exception might be if you are working under a contract that guarantees you a certain wage. Alberta’s Employment Standards, however, do require employers to give you adequate notice of the pay change and comply with Alberta’s minimum wage laws. An employer who wants to reduce an employee’s pay must notify the employee before the pay period begins. If you would like to learn more about protections
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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 131.31 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 48.40 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.74 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . 12.52 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.93 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.46 Cdn. National Railway . . 87.13 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 235.12 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 40.85 Capital Power Corp . . . . 25.40 Cervus Equipment Corp 18.85 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 48.40 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 61.24 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 22.82 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 General Motors Co. . . . . 36.00 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 22.75 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.33 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 43.92 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 32.50 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 43.16 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 11.00 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 57.84 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 117.10 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.80 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 18.51 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 61.46
MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market closed lower Friday even as jobs data for January in both Canada and the U.S. blew past expectations. The S&P/TSX composite index declined 41 points to 15,083.92 as losses in mining stocks cancelled out gains by financial and energy issues. Statistics Canada reported that 35,400 positions were created in January, far higher than the 4,500 that economists had expected. However, the agency said the gains were the result of more part-time work. The unemployment rate declined 0.1 percentage points to 6.6 per cent. The Canadian dollar was lower after jumping almost a cent on Thursday, down 0.64 of a cent to 79.85 cents US. The loonie weakened in the face of a strengthening U.S. dollar after the U.S. Labor Department reported total employment gains of 257,000 last month, well above the approximately 233,000 positions that economists had expected. The U.S. jobless rate edged up to 5.7 per cent from 5.6 per cent. New York markets were lower as the Dow Jones industrials moved down 60.59 points to 17,824.29, the Nasdaq lost 20.7 points to 4,744.4 and the S&P 500 fell 7.05 points to 2,055.47. North American markets had traded higher for most of the day but a number of items encouraged sellers late in the session. For one thing, traders considered whether the strong jobs data makes a rate hike mid-year by the U.S. Federal Reserve more of a certainty. Also, ratings agency Standard & Poor’s downgraded Greek debt further into junk territory. And markets had already racked up strong gains this week. As it is, the TSX ended the week up 410 points or 2.8 per cent, paced by a 12 per cent jump in the energy sector. Oil prices have essentially
Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 21.51 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.77 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.33 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 31.15 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 15.44 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 18.89 First Quantum Minerals . 13.03 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 28.64 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . 10.01 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 4.04 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.51 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 46.05 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 18.07 Energy Arc Resources . . . . . . . . 23.48 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 24.76 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 62.67 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.49 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 43.99 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 39.17 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 10.47 Canyon Services Group. . 8.08 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 25.59 CWC Well Services . . . 0.4100 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 17.15 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 1.46
stopped going straight down, having entered a period of volatility as traders try to find a bottom. Prices seem to have found some support around US$50 a barrel, but analysts caution that recent lows will be retested before firming up. “The good news is you’re starting to see some volatility and up days — we weren’t seeing any up days,” said Kevin Headland, director, portfolio advisory group at Manulife Asset Management. “So now we’re trying to find that floor but I would say there is a large potential to retest the lows and even hit lower lows before we see a reversal and get a trend to the upside.” On Friday, the TSX energy sector gained 0.7 per cent with the March contract in New York ahead $1.21 to US$51.69 a barrel. Financials were also a major support, ahead one per cent. The gold sector was the biggest TSX decliner, down almost five per cent as bullion prices fell sharply after the release of the U.S. jobs data. April gold faded $28.10 to US$1,234.60 an ounce. The base metals sector also dragged, down 1.25 per cent as March copper was off one cent at US$2.59 a pound. In earnings news, Domtar Corp. (TSX:UFS) had US$71 million or $1.10 per share of net income in the fourth quarter and US$1.379 billion in sales, both up from a year earlier. Ex-items, the Montreal-based paper company had US$91 million or US$1.41 per share of adjusted earnings, well ahead of the 92 cents that analysts had expected and its shares ran up C$3.32 or 6.95 per cent to $51.11. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at the close of Friday at world financial market trading. Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 15,083.92, down 41 points Dow — 17,824.29, down 60.59 points
Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 91.50 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 43.36 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.90 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 28.12 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 50.80 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 4.19 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 2.98 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.020 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 7.32 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 38.74 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . . 9.50 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.24 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 4.67 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 57.45 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 77.79 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 65.13 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93.54 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 29.34 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.70 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 33.62 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 46.69 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 88.24 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 21.77 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 47.80 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 76.07 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 41.28 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.26
S&P 500 — 2,055.47, down 7.05 points Nasdaq — 4,744.40, down 20.70 points Currencies: Cdn — 79.85 cents US, down 0.64 of a cent Pound — C$1.9082, up 0.30 of a cent Euro — C$1.4178, down 0.93 of a cent Euro — US$1.1321, down 1.66 cents Oil futures: US$51.69 per barrel, up $1.21 (March contract) Gold futures: US$1,234.60 per oz., down $28.10 (April contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $21.574 oz., down 72.2 cents $693.60 kg., down $23.22 ICE FUTURES WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: March ’15 $0.90 higher $459.60; May ’15 $1.30 higher $456.00; July ’15 $0.40 higher $452.00; Nov ’15 $0.30 lower $440.90; Jan. ’16 $0.50 lower $442.40; March ’16 $0.40 lower $443.40; May ’16 $0.40 lower $446.40; July ’16 $0.40 lower $450.30; Nov. ’16 $0.40 lower $449.50; Jan. ’17 $0.40 lower $449.50; March ’17 $0.40 lower $449.50. Barley (Western): March ’15 unchanged $195.00; May ’15 unchanged $197.00; July ’15 unchanged $199.00; Oct. ’15 unchanged $190.00; Dec. ’15 unchanged $190.00; March ’16 unchanged $190.00; May ’16 unchanged $190.00; July ’16 unchanged $190.00; Oct. ’16 unchanged $190.00; Dec. ’ 16 unchanged $190.00; March ’17 unchanged $190.00. Friday’s estimated volume of trade: 297,800 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 297,800.
Trudeau wants national carbon reduction targets BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — A Liberal government would set national targets for reducing carbon emissions but would allow provinces to design their own policies to meet them, leader Justin Trudeau said Friday. Trudeau said he would work with premiers to establish a standard for carbon reduction and would provide federal funding to help provinces achieve targets. And he promised he’d do it all within a few months if he wins the federal election scheduled for mid-October. He said he would meet with premiers and territorial leaders within 90 days of next December’s United Nations climate change conference. Trudeau prefers a flexible approach to imposing a “one-size-fits-all” plan. He said some provinces have already
begun bringing in their own efforts, including carbon taxes in British Columbia and Quebec, and a mix of regulation and cap-and-trade in Alberta. “We have 85 per cent of Canadians now represented in provinces that now have a price on carbon. The federal government can draw together that leadership - and will if we have a federal government that believes in climate change,” Trudeau told reporters after a speech in Calgary. He declined to say how he would persuade all provinces to join a national program. “That means sitting down with the provinces and discussing and negotiating ways to actually achieve that.” Alberta Premier Jim Prentice, speaking on a conference call from New York on Friday, was non-committal and said he wants to study the idea further.
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HOUSING: Dropping “As of December, a new single-detached home was more than $500,000,” she said, adding that high land and labour costs are mainly responsible for the rising prices. “We know from industry consultations that Red Deer has labour shortages in specific skill sectors.” Kortava also said that current high prices for resale homes are likely to attract more listings, and contribute to a balanced market. She also expects some renters to take advantage of low borrowing rates and jump into home ownership. Kortava did caution that CMHC’s numbers are subject to change, due to the uncertainty surrounding oil prices. Provincewide, single-detached housing starts are expected to slip from last year’s 19,563 to 18,800 this year and to 18,500 in 2016. Multi-family starts are forecast to go from 21,027 units to 17,200 in 2015 and 16,000 in 2016. In Alberta’s resale market, CMHC expects 71,100 MLS sales in 2015 and
71,600 in 2016, as compared with 71,773 last year. Average prices are anticipated to reach $407,100 in 2015 and $415,000 in 2016. Last year the average was $400,590. Across Canada, housing starts in 2015 are expected to dip by 1.0 per cent from last year, but remain broadly in line with economic and demographic trends. MLS sales are projected to remain constant and the average MLS price to increase by 1.5 per cent, to between $384,000 and $428,000, in 2015. Next year the average price range is expected to be between $388,000 and $438,000. CMHC said in its housing market outlook that real GDP growth in Alberta will decrease to 1.9 per cent from 3.8 per cent in 2014, and then rise to 2.0 per cent in 2016. Employment growth will slip to 1.7 per cent from 3.0 per cent this year, and then hit 1.6 per cent in 2016. Net migration will drop from last year’s 75,000 people to 56,000 in 2015 and 49,000 in 2016. With files from The Canadian Press. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com
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Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015
New Year, together as family
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It’s everyone on the floor for the countdown to 2015 for the The Philippine-Canadian Association of Red Deer and District’s New Year’s event.
It’s a family party, so everyone gets to stay up late.Members of the Philippine-Canadian Association of Red Deer and District families and guests at Festival Hall.
Philippine’s native cake delicacies: cassava cake and bibingka (glutenous rice cake).
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Kids Dance Troupe members from left to right: Jason Ramos, Joshua Capicio, Eric Malaque, Jessmervin Ramos, Adrienne Malaque Jasmine Capicio and another two at the back.
The Philippine-Canadian Association of Red Deer and District’s new year’s event was a huge success. The attendance was diversified, drawing from our supportive community of families. Our culture believes that family should welcome the new year together and the event at the Red Deer Sheraton did just that. The celebration is always open to everyone, both young and old, members and nonmembers. At the celebration, the association recognizes the past year’s experiences and successes, and provides insight into plans for the coming year; always with the intent and hope to outshine the previous year through increased association and community involvement. Filipinos are family focused people, well known for their hospitality, kindness, sociability and love for great food. The new year’s event is a chance for all to welcome the new year with dinner, dancing and socializing amongst family and friends. Since the association’s inauguration in 1976, it has hosted a number of annual celebrations and activities, one of which is the New Year’s Eve party. The association also organizes a spring dance each May where kakanins (Filipino delicacy snacks) are provided; a twoday Pinoy Camp-Out each July and provides support to Canada Day celebrations and Red Deer Westerner Days by setting up a Filipino food booth at Bower Ponds and a time intensive float for the parade. The Filipino community of Red Deer is proud to be visible in a city that has allowed for the expression of their cultural heritage and has made them feel welcome and accepted; a real testament to the quality of Red Deer and its citizens. The association is a not-for-profit organization with a primary focus of serving the Filipino-Canadian community by sharing Philippine traditions for the purpose of preserving them. The association functions and operates through selflessness and countless time and effort expended by its volunteers. Funds raised during the year are used to operate the various events held by the association.
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Mental health a factor BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Half of the homeless people counted in October for Red Deer’s 2014 Point in Time Homeless Count reported that they had mental health issues. “We’ve known for a long time that mental health and addictions are significant factors, a significant root cause of homelessness,” said Scott Cameron, city social planning manager. He was speaking on Friday when the full report on the homeless count was made public. A preliminary report on the count was released in November. Cameron said the city’s existing Housing First programs already focus on issues like mental health. “You’re not going to have somebody address their mental health issue or be able to take steps towards dealing with their addiction if they’re out on
POINT IN TIME HOMELESS COUNT the street. Housing First provides them with that source of stability so they can begin to seek out treatment and other options to address mental health and addiction issues. “Now we need to look at some of the individualized supports and services because what we have in the community right now still isn’t working for some folks.” Other key findings from the new report showed: ● Twice as many women (35 per cent) reported family breakdown, abuse, or conflict as a barrier to housing compared to men. ● Three quarters of Red Deer’s homeless were male. ● The youngest person surveyed was 13 and the oldest was 65. ● Fifteen per cent were homeless
youth under the age of 25. ● Of those who were homeless, 16.7 per cent said they worked full time. ● Aboriginal people made up 24 per cent of the homeless population. ● Ten per cent of the city’s homeless were immigrants to Canada. ● Forty per cent of homeless said it was their first time being homeless. ● About 42 per cent of them were homeless for less than a year. ● A total of 137 homeless were identified, a decrease of 51 per cent from 2012 when 279 homeless were identified. However, the 2012 and 2014 counts did not use the same methodology. The 2012 count included estimates of the homeless in several areas of the city while volunteers in the 2014 count surveyed all neighbourhoods.
Cameron said the methodology has to be taken into account, but the 51 per cent drop must also be recognized. “Our Housing First programs are working and people who are being housed, and supported in their housing, are being successful in their housing and not returning to the streets. I think we’re on a good trajectory.” The next count will be in 2016. Cameron said the 2014 count will be used to determine future progress and to see whether services are aligned with the needs of those who are homeless. The city also needs more housing regardless of whether the homeless are women, families, aboriginals or youth, he said. “We are working on some youth strategies with a number of youthserving organizations so we anticipate some additional investment on the youth side in the coming months.” szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com
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Ellery Robbins, eight, gets expertly fitted for a helmet with Bauer fit expert Rob as part of The First Shift program on Thursday night at the Red Deer Arena. The First Shift aims to bring one million new families into hockey worldwide, and supplies children with their very first set of hockey equipment, and six weeks of on-ice instruction.
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BRIEFS Sylvan Lake man seeks Wildrose nomination A Sylvan Lake man wants the Wildrose nomination for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake. Don MacIntyre, 59, is the first to currently seek the party’s nomination for the constituency. He said Friday that he had been thinking about it for some time, and the “tipping point” for him was when the constituency’s MLA, Kerry Towle — who was elected as Wildrose — crossed the floor to the Progressive Conservatives in November. Everyone is angry — not just Wildrose supporters, he said. “Our democratic principles that we put our trust in were thrown under the bus.” “We demand the restoration of damaged democratic principles by amending the laws to require a byelection before any sitting MLA can change their affiliation,” MacIntyre said. “From what people are telling me, that is their No. 1 issue right now.” The number two issue, he said, in Sylvan Lake, is the centralization of providing health care. People in the smaller communities want to see a de-
centralization of health care. MacIntyre has lived in the Sylvan Lake area since 2004, and in the town since in 2012. He is an instructor in NAIT’s Alternative Energy Technology program in Edmonton. The married father of six children said he needs to continue to work at NAIT during his campaign because he’s a core instructor in the program. Premier Jim Prentice could call an early election this spring. Low oil prices have upset the province’s revenues and tough economic measures are anticipated in the budget. Towle and Jim Wood, Red Deer County mayor, are seeking the PC nomination for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake.
Three new members appointed to Olds College board of governors Three members have been appointed to Olds College’s board of governors. The appointments fill the vacancies left by Joe Gustafson, Michelle Cameron-Coulter and Jackie Swainson. New members include Mark Kaun, Nancy Spencer-Poiras, and Art Froelich. Kaun, of Red Deer County, is an Olds College alumnus and a agri-businessman. Edson’s Spencer-Poiras has a background in kindergarten to Grade 12 education and leadership positions. Froelich, of Calgary, is the Olds Col-
lege 2014 Honorary Degree recipient and a marketing and communications leader.
Children’s story recounts travels of lost hat A whimsical children’s story that follows the journey of a lost hat was written by Central Alberta author Marlene Atkinson. The transitory nature of belongings is a theme of Cassie’s Lost Hat, which was published by Archway Publishing. The kid’s book shows what happens when a little girl named Cassie loses her favourite purple hat while napping at the race track. The hat takes a long journey, passing through many hands and eventually a couple of continents, before making its way back to Cassie. Atkinson said she hopes her 52-page soft-cover book will show young readers the importance of holding onto their belongings, “as well as cleaning a new-found hat before wearing it.” The author is inspired by working with kindergarten children. She lives close to her own three children in Three Hills. Cassie’s New Hat is made available by Archway Publishing, a company formed through a partnership between Simon & Schuster and self-publisher Author Solutions. It’s available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other booksellers.
Red Deer motorists are being asked to move vehicles from some streets as the Red Deer residential snow plow begins this weekend. Vehicles in the way will be towed. Warning tickets will be issued to people who park on a street slated for plowing this time. The next time, a ticket will include a fine. Snow plows were slated to work overnight from Friday through Sunday in downtown (snow zone D). On Monday, plows will switch to the grey routes in snow zone B (Glendale, Normandeau and the Pines); and the green routes in snow zone G (Bower, South Hill and West Park). By Tuesday, plows are expected in the green route areas of snow zone E (Clearview, Garden Heights, Michener Hill, Parkvale, Waskasoo and Woodlea). Red Deer’s 11 snow zones are identified by letters A to K or by coloured routes green (feeder roads) or grey (streets with less traffic). “In order to ensure that crews are able to move through the city quickly, we need residents to move their vehicles from the street when their snow zone and route is being plowed,” said Mayor Tara Veer. “With all of the tools we have developed for the new snow and ice program, we have made it easier for residents to find out when their street will be plowed.” Residents can check the live map and schedule available at www.reddeer.ca/snowzone People can sign up for snow zone specific email alerts at www.reddeer. ca/alerts Information will be on the city Facebook and Twitter. The snow hotline is 403-406-8796. There will be signage at the entrances to neighbourhoods on grey routes, and sandwich board signs on green routes. “We understand that the on-street no parking signage is different than in past years and that all residential streets are no longer individually signed,” said Greg Sikora, manager of Public Works. “For this residential plow, we will issue warning tickets for vehicles parked on grey routes, however, the next time around we will issue tickets with fines as per the traffic bylaw.” For more information about the snow and ice program, visit www.reddeer.ca/snowzone.
Four-way race for PC nomination BY MARY-ANN BARR ADVOCATE STAFF Two more people are seeking the PC nomination for the Lacombe-Ponoka constituency. Larry Henkelman and Wayne Rempel join incumbent MLA Rod Fox and Peter DeWit in the race for the Progressive Conservative nomination. Fox was among nine Wildrose MLAs — including leader Danielle Smith — who crossed the legislature floor to the government side, joining the Jim Prentice PC government in mid-December. He told another newspaper recently that he intends to seek the nomination. The controversial shift by Fox doesn’t sit well with some members of both Wildrose and Progressive Conser-
vative constituency groups. Henkelman, from Ponoka, is a former PC constituency president. He said he is running because he was asked by people. He said his experiences on town council and as a longtime businessman are beneficial. He decided to seek the nomination after the floor crossing. “That’s when I had a lot of requests from people in our constituency.” Henkelman, who declined to give his age, has been involved with the local PC association all his life, he said. He was mayor of Ponoka for nine years, and before that served on town council for 12 years. He did not run in the last municipal election, in 2013. Rempel, 46, is a city councillor in Lacombe, serving in his third term. He ran a restaurant and video store in
LACOMBE-PONOKA Lacombe, which he sold, and now is a sales consultant at a local car dealership. He said when Wildrose members crossed the floor, a lot of people were unhappy and he heard from some of them. Wildrose members felt abandoned and PC people said they didn’t vote for the person who was now the PC MLA, he said. Rempel said people told him they needed to get someone nominated “that was a true PC” and they encouraged him to seek the nomination. “That was a big part of the reason.” And he had said in the past that it
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would be a natural evolution for him to move on the provincial politics eventually. Earlier, Peter DeWit, a Lacombe businessman and part-time instructor at RDC’s Donald School of Business, declared his intention to seek the nomination. The nomination date for LacombePonoka has not been set yet. Only two of the seven Central Alberta constituencies have voting dates set for the PC nominations: Feb. 21 for Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre and Feb. 28 for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake. barr@reddeeradvocate.com
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Islamic poets wrote their own crude satire BY MARYA HANNUN SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE In the weeks since the Charlie Hebdo attacks, friends keep asking me why Muslims are so easily offended. They aren’t referring to the people who commit violence in the name of Islam, but rather figures like Tariq Ramadan, an Egyptian-born academic who condemns violence, but also the publication of inciting images. What it is about Islam, they wonder, that leaves people unable to take a joke? These questions miss an important point. Intolerance of satire is not intrinsic to Islamic civilization. In fact, Islamic history bears its own tradition of irreverent writing on religious imagery. One of the most influential and lauded (though not uncontroversial) Arabic poets of all time, Abu Nuwas, regularly employed sexually graphic and borderline blasphemous imagery in his own brand of “Islamic satire” that resonates to this day. Writing from Baghdad during the zenith of the Abbassid period — the Islamic empire that lasted from roughly the mid-
eighth to mid-13th centuries — Abu Nuwas drew on profane and offensive imagery as a way to subvert the authority of the caliph and mock the excesses of the court. Despite his critique of those in power, he himself was a court poet, providing him with an elite audience. Often, his words directly targeted the institutions of Islam. A few centuries later, an Andalusian poet and disciple of Abu Nuwas, Ibn Sahl, composed a poem describing his conversion from Judaism to Islam as the choice to take a new lover. Seeming to violate the sanctity surrounding profane depictions of the Prophet, he writes, “I abandoned the love of Moses, to adore Muhammad.” Is this depiction of prophet as lover less offensive than a cartoon promising readers “100 lashes if they don’t die of laughter”? Or a drawing of a woman running nude with a Burqa protruding from her rear? Both juxtapose religious imagery with the irreverent and profane in order to comment on the status quo. But though these poets employed Islamic imagery, they weren’t attacking religious faith but rather the political and social establishment. Abu Nuwas resided in an
Abbassid court marked by its hedonistic excesses even as it drew on Islam to bolster its legitimacy. By subverting images of piety, he was exposing this hypocrisy, speaking truth to power. This feels, in spirit, much closer to the French political satire that lies at the roots of Charlie Hebdo — the famed scandal sheets denouncing Marie Antoinette on the eve of the French Revolution — than to the cartoons on Islam that grace the magazine today. The Hebdo cartoons that take Islamic imagery as the butt of their jokes serve a very different purpose. Their goal is to provoke, to counter what they see as a problematic orthodoxy by mocking the beliefs that people adhere to. In doing so, they target not those in power, but France’s largest religious minority, one that has faced political discrimination and increasing xenophobia over the past decade. Rather than asking what it is about Islam, a more pertinent question is what satire means in particular contexts both for those who consume it as well as those who serve as its targets. Hannun is a PhD student in Arabic and Islamic Studies at Georgetown University.
Vatican opens arms to homeless in St. Peter’s Square BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS VATICAN CITY — Rome’s homeless are about to get some TLC. The Vatican is finishing renovations on public restrooms just off St. Peter’s Square that will include three showers and a barber shop for the homeless. Each “homeless pilgrim,” as the Vatican called the clients Friday, will receive
a kit including a towel, change of underwear, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, razor and shaving cream. The showers will be open every day but Wednesday, when the piazza is full for the pope’s general audience. Haircuts will be available Mondays. Barbers volunteering on their days off — Rome’s barber shops are closed Mondays — as well as students from a local beauty school will be donating their time, as well as some sisters from religious orders
and other volunteers. The bathrooms were made with high-tech, easy-to-clean materials to ensure proper hygiene, the Vatican said in a statement. Francis’ chief alms-giver, Monsignor Konrad Krajewski, has said the project is necessary since homeless are often shunned for their appearance and smell. The initiative is being funded by donations and sales of papal parchments sold by Krajewski’s office.
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Rev. Valentine Owen
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www.cslreddeer.org #3 - 6315 Horn Street
Youth & Adult Forum
10:30 a.m. Worship Holy Communion at all Services
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Sunday, February 8
KNOX
MOUNT CALVARY
Established 1898
4718 Ross St. • 403-346-4560 Minister: The Rev. Wayne Reid “Giving Praise to God” Special Guests His Light Ensemble from Koinonia Christian School www.knoxreddeer.ca
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#18 Selkirk Blvd. Phone 403-346-3798
Pastor Don Hennig | Pastor Peter Van Katwyk
SUNDAY 10:00 a.m. Divine Service 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 7:00 p.m. Divine Service Kings Kids Playschool
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Growing in Faith Through Word and Sacrament
3628-57 Ave. 403-346-6036
UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Gaetz Memorial United Church “Sharing Faith, Serving Community” 4758 Ross Street, Red Deer 403-347-2244 www.gaetzmemorialunitedchurch.ca
Worship Service Sunday 10:30 a.m. Children’s Programs weekly
Sunnybrook United Church
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SUNDAY WORSHIP New Time: 9:00 am Speaker: Rev. Wayne Reid
Lutheran Church
WILLOW VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN
Speaker: Pastor Glen Carlson
Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Bethany Collegeside 99 College Circle RDC Everyone Welcome Rooted in the word of God. Growing in the likeness of Christ, Reaching out by the power of the Holy Spirit.
26016-HWY 595 (Delburne Road) Cowboy Church Speaker: Dave Muir
Inspirational Hymns with Steve & June Potter Lynda & Rob Purdie Everyone Welcome
Caring - Dynamic - Proactive - Inclusive 12 Stanton Street 403-347-6073
10:30 a.m. Worship Service Annual Meeting to follow Service Babyfold, ToddlerGeneral Room, Sunday Club www.sunnybrookunited.org Babyfold, Toddler Room Sunday Club www.sunnybrookunited.org
Helping people encounter the goodness of God Corner of 55th St & 46th Ave 10:30 am Contemporary Worship
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Streams Christian Church afÀliated with the PAOC
This Sunday: 9:00am, 11:00am & 6:30pm No Other Name - Water into Wine WWW.CROSSROADSCHURCH.CA
32 Street & Hwy 2, Red Deer County
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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY
Sundays at 9:30 am and 11:15 am
SUNDAY SCHOOL & SERVICE — 11:00 A.M. 2nd Wed. each month - Testimonial Meetings noon Christian Science Reading Room: Wed., 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Thurs., 12 Noon-3:00 p.m. 4907 GAETZ AVE. 403-346-0811 For more information on Christian Science visit christianscience.com
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LOCAL EVENTS
Tuesday
CrossRoads Church Seniors Gems monthly luncheon is offered on the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 2 p.m. in the Chapel. All seniors invited. The cost is $8 at the door. Phone 403-3476425. Visions Country Gospel will perform on Feb 10 for a Valentine’s Luncheon.
Wednesday
Boomtown Trail Cowboy Church meets the second and last Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Elnora Drop In Centre, next Feb. 11 and 25. Cowboy boots and hats welcome. For more information, call 403-749-3361.
Upcoming events
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at Memorial Presbyterian Church Sylvan Lake, Feb. 17, 5 to 7 p.m. Cost is $7.50 for adults, $5 for children ages six to 12 years, and free for children under six. Contact mametcal@gmail.com or 403887-2098. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at St. Leonard’s Anglican Church Hall will be offered on Feb. 17, 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is $7, free for children ages six years and under, and $15 for a family. Sausages, pancakes, beverages are on the menu. Phone 403-3465744.
ENTERTAINMENT
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In search of chemistry RDC’S PRODUCTION OF PRIDE AND PREJUDICE HAS MUCH TO ADMIRE, BUT THE FIREWORKS BETWEEN THE TWO UNLIKELY LOVERS NEVER MATERIALIZES Red Deer College’s Pride and Prejudice boasts a spectacular set, lavish costumes, a sparkling supporting cast and all the witty dialogue of Jane Austen’s beloved novel. Austen might have called it a “tolerably” fine production — which in modern parlance would mean very satisfactory, indeed. The Jon Jory adaptation that opened on Thursday at the Red Deer ColLANA lege Arts Centre MICHELIN actually had all the makings of a most excellent evening of theatre, save that a key ingredient was missing — the romantic chemistry between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. RDC Theatre Studies students Nate Rehman and Kassidee Campbell took on the considerable challenge of playing two of the best known and loved characters in English literature. Everybody who has read the novel, or seen a film of it, has formed some kind of mental picture of what these characters should look and sound like. The tall, dark Rehman seemed appropriately remote and taciturn as Darcy, an upper crust snob who makes a fatal first impression when refuses to dance at a party. As the handsome and haughty proprietor of Pemberley, Darcy goes on to disparage the available selection of female partners — including Elizabeth Bennet, who overhears him and holds a grudge. In the novel, Mr. Darcy comes to regret his words after being charmed by the intelligence, humour and vitality of the second oldest Bennet daughter. Campbell’s Elizabeth is not waifish, in the mould of some actresses who have played the role. While she brings out some of the character’s wit and charm, these qualities are mostly seen in the last half of the play. Campbell needs to try harder to convey from the outset the original spirit and vivaciousness that would draw a man of large fortune to a woman of modest means — especially when Elizabeth’s own family considers her no beauty. This story’s entire premise hangs on this. To get a sense of the fireworks that should be happening between Austen’s two unlikely lovers, the audience needs to see some of Mr. Darcy’s frost melt and Elizabeth’s inner conflict grow as she finds herself unaccountably attracted to someone she fears is not a very nice person. Other than the need for more heat, Pride and Prejudice, as directed by Lynda Adams, has tons going for it — including some great staging and riotously funny supporting performances. Brock Beal played the simpering Mr. Collins (with screwed-down hairdo) to hilarious effect — especially when paired against Richie Jackson’s
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Nate Rehman as Mr. Darcy and Kassidee Campbell as Elizabeth Bennet on the Pride and Prejudice set at Red Deer College: the play transports the audience to a simpler time and place. long-suffering Mr. Bennet, who can’t stomach his clergyman cousin’s endless philosophizing. Rina Pelletier portrayed inappropriate Mrs. Bennet with a voice that grated like nails on a chalkboard. Pharaoh Seeley was a suitably angelic Jane Bennet, while Emily Seymour was the brainless Lydia. Robyn Jeffrey played youngest sister Kitty Bennet, and Emily Cupples produced early laughs as over-earnest Mary. Michael Moore was the dashing rogue Wickham, Erin Pettifor and Damn Lutz played rich siblings Caroline and Mr. Bingley, and Katie Walker proved to be a formidable Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Jory peppered his script with Aus-
ten’s pithy dialogue — such familiar exchanges as: Mr. Darcy: “My good opinion, once lost, is lost forever.” Elizabeth: “That is a failing indeed. But I cannot laugh at it.” Or Mrs. Bennet: “You take delight in vexing me. You have no compassion on my poor nerves!’’ Mr. Bennet: “You mistake me, my dear. I have a high respect for your nerves. They are my old friends ... these 20 years.’’ The costumes (save for one oddly frumpy jacket worn by Elizabeth) were beautiful and fitting for the Regency era, in which the story is set. Scenes in the play were often staged as tableaus, with various actors taking turns narrating portions of what’s happening directly to the audience.
Courtly country dances, choreographed by Tania Strader, stopped and started on cue, allowing for dialogue to happen between actors. Sometimes dancing carried on in the background as important scenes unfolded in front. This all worked amazingly well against a fabulously painted pastoral backdrop designed by set designer Colin Winslow. That breathtakingly bucolic backdrop was the real star of the show. It transported us to a simpler time and place — where love was, unfortunately, every bit as complicated as it is today. Pride and Prejudice continues to Feb. 14. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com
Folk, prog-rock and the wild places in between BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF First thing to know about The Wilderness of Manitoba is that the musicians are neither from the wilderness nor from Manitoba. The second thing is the Toronto-based, Juno-nominated group that performs on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Fratters Speakeasy in Red Deer, has gone through major personnel changes. It’s now made up of nearly all different musicians than a couple of years ago. That said, the band’s harmonic and atmospheric music, frequently played on CKUA and CBC radio, continues to be intriguing listening — even if it’s changed course to become slightly less rural sounding over the last year or so. “It’s gone from being folk-roots to more classic prog-rock,” said William Whitwham, the group’s founder and only original member. He admitted it’s been challenging replacing a series of band members as they decided to trade the rigours of touring for other jobs and lifestyles. The latest musicians to join Whitwham in the Wilderness are singer/guitarist Raven Shields, of Dear Sister, and bassist Tavo de Bonilla and drummer Mike Brushey, who also work with Jenn Grant. “At this point, there’s a lot of green energy,” said Whitwham, referring to the novelty of the new musicians playing together. The group was started in 2008 and named after an installation art project called Wildflowers of Manitoba. “We misheard the name,” said Whitwham, but it stuck. The group was conceived as a collaborative, so its music has always been dependent on which musicians have been involved in making it. It continues to be an evolving entity. “When a band isn’t changing, it’s not growing,” says Whitwham, the guitarist, keyboardist and vocalist. His own contribution to the band is a 1990s sensibility reflecting his early influences, including My Bloody Valentine, the Smashing Pumpkins’ Siamese Dream album, as well as the Simon and Garfunkel and Joni Mitchell albums he heard played at home by his parents. The other musicians in the group bring a folky style, supplemented by more electric rock influ-
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The Wilderness of Manitoba perform in Red Deer on Feb. 10 at Fratters Speakeasy. ences. The Wilderness of Manitoba fourth and latest album, Between Colours, includes songs of loss that pair dark lyrics with upbeat melodies. Whitwham admitted he’s had mortality on his mind since his school teacher mother died in 2008. “It’s become an influence in a lot of things I’ve done.” The video for the new single Leave Someone, for instance, creates a feeling of loneliness as a camera pans around a near empty house. A bathroom faucet is running, as if someone just stepped out of the room.
“It’s the idea that you never really leave someone until you die. It’s about the idea of being committed, as a family ... that you are tied together, until death do you part.” Whitwham said he pairs melancholy lyrics with upbeat melodies to convey a sense of optimism. “It’s like there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. ... Even though these are songs of loss, there’s also some hope.” Tickets for the 8:30 p.m. show, with opening guest Adam Meachem, are $15 in advance from Fratters. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com
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Jupiter Ascending descends rapidly MILA KUNIS AND CHANNING TATUM DODGE RAPACIOUS SPACE ALIENS IN JUPITER ASCENDING, THE CHEESY NEW SCI-FI FANTASY BY ANDY AND LANA WACHOWSKI
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ma’s sudden demise has her children Balem (Eddie Redmayne), Titus (Douglas Booth) and Kalique (Tuppence Middleton) fighting over terms of her will. The latter includes ownership of, and snacking rights to dear ol’ Earth, which the family “seeded” long ago and plans to soon “harvest,” yummy. Jupiter’s very existence threatens these plans, since she’s now first in line for the throne, and not the one she’s been scrubbing. As excited as I was to think these astral inheritors are worshippers of my favourite Santana album — alas, they’re Abrasax, the LP is Abraxas — this posse actually owes more to the squabbling Cullen clan of the Twilight vampire series, which may be more to the point, or maybe the menu. Assisting Jupiter in love and adventure is Channing Tatum’s Caine Wise, a hybrid of man and wolf whose reputation as an ex-military hunter is hard to fathom, when you take a good look at him. With his pointy Mr. Spock ears and antigravity boots, he looks like the sprite from the Interflora flower delivery service rather than a fearsome warrior. Is it possible his prey snickered itself to death? Tatum’s most awesome acting feat may lie in his ability to maintain a straight face throughout this ohso-serious movie. He does this while mouthing some of the most risible dialogue in recent memory. Such as when he explains to Jupiter why he can’t respond in a manly fashion to her come-hither looks: “I have more in common with a dog than I have with
Oscar-nominated shorts screening at Welikoklad Centre This month’s Oscar-nominated short films — both animated and live-action — will be screened for the public at Red Deer College’s Welikoklad Centre. The 87th Academy Awards Oscar Shorts film festival will run at 7 p.m., Monday to Saturday, Feb. 16 to 21, at 4922 49th St. in downtown Red Deer. Animated and live-action films will be shown on alternating evenings. The animated shorts will be screened on even dates (Feb. 16, 18, 20) and live-action films will be shown on odd ones (Feb. 17, 19 and 21). The animated selection will run for a total of about 50 minutes. The films are: The Bigger Picture, about two sons caring for an aging parent; The Dam Keeper, about working under pressure; Feast, a man’s love life as seen by his dog; and A Single Life, about a past set to music. Canada’s animated selection will also be shown: Me and My Moulton, directed by Norway-born and Montreal-raised Torill Kove and co-produced by Mikrofilm and the National Film Board of Canada, is about a girl who asks her unconventional parents for a bicycle. The live-action shorts will run for about 114 minutes. These films are: Aya, about two strangers meeting at an airport; Boogaloo and Graham, about kids getting new chicks to care for; Butter Lamp, about a young photographer getting his photo taken by Tibetan nomads; Parvaneh, about a young Afghan
He can impersonate Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Glen Campbell and other celebrity singers, but Robert Larrabee can also pack some emotional punch just being himself. The Vancouver native intends to try on a lot of hats when he perform his Evening With the Legends show on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13 and 14, at the Red Deer Legion. Larrabee can impersonate dozens of male singers, including Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, Dwight Yoakum, Jerry Lee Lewis, Brian Adams, Charley Pride — and even Freddie Mercury of Queen. But sometimes he just sings as Larrabee, such as when he’s performs his original tune, Warrior Will Survive. The entertainer wrote the song last August when he was the concert opener at the Wounded Warrior Weekend in Slave Lake for injured former Canadian soldiers. After talking to people who had everything from post-traumatic stress disorder to prosthetic limbs, Larrabee sang his “song of hope” and it received a huge reaction. The tune is now being recorded for purchase on iTunes. A portion of proceeds will benefit Wounded Warriors. Larrabee will perform Let us be your guide as Chef Emmanuel David takes you on an some cover tunes and iminternational culinary experience. Enjoy 12 monthly dinners that will personations during this take your palate on a journey featuring traditional menus from around tour of Canada. But he intends to end each show the globe and a world class dining experience. with some of his own music, including Warrior Will Survive. “It’s my hope that it’s a life-changing experience for many Wounded Warriors that I might be able to help with the support of the public. These truly are men and women that know what service really is,” he said. Tickets to the 8 p.m. Contact us today to purchase your tickets show are $26.25 from the 403-314-5670 Red Deer Legion.
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Far be it from me to call Andy and Lana Wachowski crazy, although a wellknown definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome each time. With Jupiter Ascending, their latest and far from greatest sci-fi fantasy, the siblings do exactly that. They laboriously return yet again to the pet theme of Earthlings being kibble for smugly snacking supernatural entities. PETER Not satisfied with having HOWELL explored such ravenings in all three films of The Matrix Trilogy, and the Neo Seoul chapter of Cloud Atlas, they’re back to perusing the same infernal bill of fare, vainly hoping for inspiration. They don’t find it. Watching Jupiter Ascending is like reading a menu of genre munchies at a drivethru “B” movie burger stand. On offer is everything from accidental royalty to vengeful cruelty to interstellar insanity, with an interspecies romance thrown in as the combo meal prize. The film is titled for Mila Kunis’ Jupiter Jones, an unhappy Chicago chambermaid of Russian immigrant stock who is suddenly elevated to the status of intergalactic sovereign. It’s technically a huge improvement from scrubbing toilets, were it not for the kidnapping and threat of global genocide that goes along with it. Jupiter’s DNA matches that of the recently deceased matriarch of the House of Abrasax, an evil intergalactic corporation and family dynasty. Ma-
you.” To which Jupiter naturally replies, “I love dogs!” There will of course be complications before these two are both baying at the moon together, and here’s where Jupiter Ascending turns into more of a mystery than an adventure. There are multiple puzzles to chew over. Why is it that the Wachowskis increasingly lard their films with a surfeit of characters, requiring them to bring the action to a grinding halt while everyone and everything gets ’splained? Jupiter is being pursued by what feels like every last ne’er-do-well from the Star Wars cantina. Among them are naked space aliens, cyberpunk bounty hunters, giant talking lizards and what looks like an entire team of masked Mexican luchador wrestlers, who maybe took a wrong turn at El Paso. How is it that the two siblings who created the essence of lean and cool sci-fi with The Matrix in 1999 now take the kitchen-sink approach to their work, tossing in every baroque spaceship and costumed dandy they can think of? They’re still working with many of their Matrix crew, including special effects guys Dan Glass and John Gaeta, so what gives? Why is it that the more the Wachowskis unleash their imaginations, the more their thoughts turn to cheese? And finally, did Eddie Redmayne really think it through when he signed on for both this gig and his Oscar-nominated role in The Theory of Everything? He’d better hope Academy voters don’t get a gander at his over-the-top galactic despot performance here when they’re considering whether to honour his nuanced portrayal of Stephen Hawking, for which he’s the odds-on favourite to win Best Actor at the Feb. 22 Oscarcast. Redmayne is lucky that Jupiter Ascending was shifted from its original July 2014 release date until now, or else he’d surely also be in line for the Worst Actor prize at the Razzies. But there’s always next year for that, and hopefully by then the Wachowskis will have found either fresher ideas or alternate employment. Peter Howell is a syndicated Toronto Star movie critic. immigrant meeting a Zurich punk named Emily; and The Phone Call, about a help-line person and a mystery caller. Tickets each night are $10, cash at the door, on a first-come basis.
Family Day Dance at Festival Hall A fun Family Day Dance will be held on Friday, Feb. 13, at Festival Hall in Red Deer. The evening is based on country dances of days gone by, and will feature live music, a dance lesson, and games and fun for the whole family. This is the first of four Friday family dances to be presented this year by the Country Pride Dance Club, Red Deer Arts Council, Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society, and City of Red Deer Culture Services. The aim is to provide affordable opportunities for multi-generational dancers to learn the dances of our prairie heritage and enjoy the physical, mental and social benefits of dancing. Tickets are $10 per person or $20 for a family of four. They are available at the door or online from www.countrypridedanceclub.ca. For more information, call Rob at 403-357-0483.
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SHOWTIMES FOR FRIDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2015 TO THURSDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2015 THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES 3D (PG) (NOT REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN,VIOLENCE,FRIGHTENING SCENES) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI-SUN 9:30; MON-THURS 9:20 SEVENTH SON 3D (PG) (NOT REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN,FRIGHTENING SCENES,VIOLENCE) CLOSED CAPTIONED, NO PASSES FRI 5:10, 7:50, 10:30; SAT 11:40, 2:20, 5:10, 7:50, 10:30; SUN 2:20, 5:10, 7:50, 10:30; MON-THURS 7:30, 10:15 JUPITER ASCENDING (PG) (VIOLENCE,FRIGHTENING SCENES,NOT REC. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN) CLOSED CAPTIONED, NO PASSES FRI 4:20, 7:20, 10:20; SAT-SUN 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:20; MON-THURS 7:05, 10:05 THE WEDDING RINGER (14A) (COARSE LANGUAGE,SEXUAL CONTENT,NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI,SUN 4:40, 7:10, 9:40; SAT 2:00, 4:40, 7:10, 9:40; MON-TUE 7:00, 9:40; WED 9:50 PROJECT ALMANAC (PG) (COARSE LANGUAGE) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI 4:50, 7:30, 10:10; SAT 11:30, 2:10, 4:50, 7:30, 10:10; SUN 2:10, 4:50, 7:30, 10:10; MON-THURS 7:20, 10:00 PROJECT ALMANAC (PG) (COARSE LANGUAGE) STAR & STROLLERS SCREENING WED 1:30 THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER 3D (G) CLOSED CAPTIONED, NO PASSES FRI 5:40, 8:00, 10:25; SAT-SUN 1:00, 5:40, 8:00, 10:25; MONTHURS 7:25, 9:50
PADDINGTON (G) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI 5:00, 7:40, 10:05; SAT 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:40, 10:05; SUN 2:30, 5:00, 7:40, 10:05; MON-WED 7:25, 9:55; THURS 7:25 THE BOY NEXT DOOR (14A) (SEXUAL VIOLENCE,GORY VIOLENCE,SEXUAL CONTENT) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI 4:00, 6:30, 9:10; SAT-SUN 1:40, 4:00, 6:30, 9:10; MONTHURS 6:35, 9:00 THE BOY NEXT DOOR (14A) (SEXUAL VIOLENCE,GORY VIOLENCE,SEXUAL CONTENT) STAR & STROLLERS SCREENING WED 1:30 THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING (G) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI 3:50, 6:40; SAT-SUN 1:00, 3:50, 6:40; MON-THURS 6:30 THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER (G) CLOSED CAPTIONED, NO PASSES SAT-SUN 3:20 KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE (14A) (COARSE LANGUAGE,VIOLENCE) NO PASSES THURS 9:45 FIFTY SHADES OF GREY (18A) (SEXUAL CONTENT) NO PASSES THURS 8:00, 10:15 THE IMITATION GAME (PG) (MATURE SUBJECT MATTER) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI-WED 9:20 AMERICAN SNIPER (14A) (VIOLENCE,COARSE LANGUAGE) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI 3:50, 7:00, 10:10; SAT-SUN 12:50, 3:50, 7:00, 10:10; MON-WED 6:55, 10:00; THURS 6:55, 10:10 STRANGE MAGIC (G) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI 4:10, 6:50; SAT-SUN 1:30, 4:10, 6:50; MON-THURS 6:40 BIG MIRACLE (PG) SAT 11:00 DOG DAY AFTERNOON () SUN 12:55; WED 7:00
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In a society where manners and birth mean everything, can Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy look beyond their pride and prejudice? Jane Austen’s classic romantic comedy is given a unique and accessible treatment by renowned playwright and director Jon Jory. High-spirited and heartfelt, RDC’s production will delight Austen supporters and win new fans with this story of improbable love.
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Man annoyed with unwanted advances Dear Annie: I am a 75-year-old man living in a re- an attraction. But please be kind. tirement community. A woman in her late 80s keeps It is not that difficult to be mildly friendly to this bugging me with winking eyes, mouthing statements woman, saying hello and smiling when you see her, like “I love you,” and persists in staring at me and while maintaining a physical distance. We know she blinking, presumably flirting. is annoying, but the situation is only emMy dining chair faces hers, and this is barrassing if you react that way. what I see at every meal. Try reacting with tolerance and humor I also run into her in the corridors and instead. It’s better for your health. on our elevator, and she always wants to Dear Annie: This is in response to “Extouch my arms. hausted in the Midwest,” who stated the She conducts herself well, and I’m sure difficulties in caring for her bedridden she considers herself a prize. She always mother. wears her hair in a topknot surrounded One resource not mentioned in your by tiara-like jewelry. I think she needs a response was hospice. Most insurance and companion, but I don’t want it to be me. Medicare will cover the cost of medical I have told this woman I prefer that she equipment for the home, and hospice can not touch me. supply disposable gloves, wipes and bed I don’t appreciate being embarrassed. pads. Plus, hospice provides care for the MITCHELL Some of my friends here think it is hilaripatient and support for the caregiver. & SUGAR ous, and they laugh when she is doing her When the time comes and the patient enchantressing. does pass away, the caregivers will know I don’t want to be unkind, but this must they have done all they could to meet stop. — Feeling Stalked in the Midwest their loved one’s wishes to remain in their Dear Stalked: We admit that “enchanthome and die a more peaceful death. ressing” made us smile. One does not need to be actively dying to qualify This woman is lonely and perhaps not entirely for hospice care if a physician diagnoses a life-limitaware that her actions are so inappropriate. You can ing illness. This allows a hospice professional to deask that your seat be moved in the dining room so termine whether the patient meets federal criteria that you do not face her at every meal. You can try to for admission. avoid using the elevator when she is there. You can They would then be eligible for in-home care, enlist the help of a female friend to accompany you which would relieve some of “Exhausted’s” burden. often enough that Ms. Enchantress finds you less of — Pennsylvania
Dear Pennsylvania: Thank you for mentioning hospice, as did several other readers, although “bedridden” does not necessarily indicate that death is around the corner. Read on: From Florida: Local nursing/rehab centers can give her a list of reliable home health aide providers. Her church may have available items that can be borrowed, such as a shower chair. Medicare pays for walkers and wheelchairs with a doctor’s prescription. A hospital bed (another prescription) and large, waterproof pads will cut down on laundry. She also can look into local services that provide visiting nurses. She should put a baby monitor in Mom’s room and nap when Mom does. She also should get a joint checking account, a will, durable power of attorney and health care surrogate papers and copies, and keep Mom’s Social Security number, Medicare card, list of up-to-date prescriptions and all other information handy. Oregon: I would like to add that she should purchase long-term care insurance if she can afford it. If something happens to me and I need care, whether a nursing home, assisted living facility or in-home care, this insurance will help. It is my gift to my children. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@ comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The second you realize what your true dreams are and move towards them, however small that step is at first, the better you will feel. All in all, today is a great day to experience just that. The challenge will simply be to become more self-reliant and realistic now. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The more realistic and practical an approach that you take towards that proper balance with those within your household, the better off you will feel. That balanced approach will help you create greater reliance on yourself and therefore will help you accomplish everything. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): How do your dreams match the vision you currently possess? Do you feel that you are on the right track? Mercury is still retrograde, so there will be a rethink, review, and reflection of that process going on for you today. You’ll see yourself in realistic terms. It will help! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): What you think and what you do will be one and the same today. To me, this indicates that you will be happier than normal and life will seem great! You’re in your element and are simply trying to find the proper approach to eliminate the bad aspects that no longer serve you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will be challenged to rely on your own abilities today. Today is an opportunity to become realistic with your approach towards greater fulfilment within this world. Move towards your aspirations, but know the more self-reliant you are, the greater the ability to achieve. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are definitely going to be very in touch with your own feelings today, there’s no doubt about that. The one tricky area will be to trust yourself more and to not trip yourself up. You will do this by taking a stand with your thoughts and guiding them towards a proper plan!
comes when you know everyone is striving for peace as the goal! CANCER (June 21-July 22): In order to create more harmony with the family, you will have to let go of some qualities that you exhibit on public level. Your current view on those matters will be highlighted and addressed, as you will feel more passionate about those interactions now. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Tense interactions with those at work or within your daily health routine will highlight a need for a change in perspective on your part. You will start to entertain the thought that you will finally need to move with the flow of events and not push your will onto others. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You will finally understand what true peace of mind is today. There will be a sense that you will feel liberated through some tense interactions with others. You will finally understand the fears you have that keep you from completely following your true path towards peace. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): There will be some tension within relationships with others now. This is not to say it will be a horrible day. The trick is just to see through the clouds and realize that some interactions, some actions with others, need to be let go of in order to create more balance for you! SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Some habit that you do within your work or with your health and daily routine will be let go of today, simply because you understand that it does not bring you peace of mind. There is no doubt that what you express now will be exactly reminiscent of what needs adjustments! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Today will be the starting point to greater clarity on issues that do not bring you joy. You will move in the direction that will only bring you happiness. This will allow you to bring all of your confidence and true nature qualities to the forefront. Confidence is high today! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today will highlight letting go parts of yourself that no longer need to be represented by you. It is time to empower yourself. Some way of communicating or thinking that was ingrained in you from childhood will be dismissed and you will be able to let go now. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today’s energy is asking you to place more importance on the karmic links that you have with others, especially those you see on a daily basis. The truth of those connections will be revealed to you today. It will help you develop yourself more profoundly. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Today, there is a strong need for you to release things that you know you personally do not need going forward. You will see the truth of this now, as you progress towards your true aspirations. Perhaps, it is a friend or a group of individuals that no longer help your progress. Birthday Affirmation: Today’s energy will be slightly stressful, as we have a T-square formation in the sky, indicating that deep emotions within relationships will be pulled up at this point to be resolved. This should not be an issue as there are so many planets in Pisces, a very empathetic sign. Just be aware that those new individuals you interact with are created from a fated and karmic place. Larisa Maira Ozolins is an internationally syndicated astrologer and columnist. Her column appears daily.
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HOROSCOPES Saturday, Feb. 7 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Chris Rock, 50; Ashton Kutcher, 37; Eddie Izzard, 53 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Today is a lovely day, much better than yesterday’s energy. The only real stresses you will experience today will have to do with becoming more self-reliant and open towards making an effort with all the opportunities presented to you over the last week. Mars will be LARISA MAIRA unaspected today, and this can only lend to the ability to make the OZOLINS most of your journey. Take action today! HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, this year there is no doubt in your mind, period. You will have the confidence to approach others and make the most of all opportunities presented to you. If you are passionate about your aspirations, lack of self-reliance in your abilities will not be a question. If, however, you feel that you are not on the right path, you will have the ability to change direction. ARIES (March 21-April 19): You are currently taking on a more realistic approach towards your aspirations and you are confident with what you are currently experiencing. It is time for you to learn more. Accept that which you don’t know and learn more! Others will point you in the right direction. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If you are doing work today, then it will go along very well, although still watch out for minor mistakes. The real challenge presented to you today will be to step up your game — be the leader, become more self-reliant. Be prepared for opportunities to show this today! GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Good ideas will come to you today. Some may even call them epiphanies! You are awaking to the truth of what is truly going on for you when it comes to others in your life. There is a strong focus on the tenth house, so this can involve your mother or co-workers and boss. CANCER (June 21-July 22): There is no doubt you are more than able to express what’s been bothering you on a deeper, more profound level today. The tricky part of this will not be expressing it. It will about feeling and knowing your truth, even though others might not fully see it as their truth. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The problem that will occur for you today will have to do with self-reliance so that you can make the most of the opportunities that are being presented to you. Also, Mercury is still retrograde, so do expect some review and reflection to occur that specifically involves others. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Those epiphanies that are happening within your daily life, health, and work - yes, they are going to continue in full force today. You are striving for more balance, perhaps a balanced approach going forward, and more and more insight will come up today!
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Kitchen sink dramatic As massive Ikea fans, we’re more than familiar with the company’s range, not least their Akurum kitchen collection, the carcasses of which have been developed and improved, over time, to suit changing tastes and trends. And you can take it from us: Ikea kitchens are built to last. In the London (England) home of a regular client, we’re about to replace a kitchen from the big blue and yellow shed which we installed some 18 years past. What’s more, the Akurum cabinetry is as serviceable, by all accounts, as it was when we presided over its installation, nearly two deCOLIN & cades past. It’s simply time JUSTIN to change, especially given that we’re about to expand the house with a large glass garden room. Oh, and a huge media suite. And a new bathroom. So what lies in store for the Thames side warehouse conversion as far as its food prep zone is concerned? Well, sticking with a brand with which we — and our client — are ultimately familiar, we’re specifying from Sektion, Ikea’s brand new range. Sektion — which effectively replaces Akurum — offers endless
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All three were sublime, but we super loved the yellow detailed cuisine designed by Ikea. And we know our London client will love it too: possessed as he is of contemporary design leanings, he’s almost levitating at the prospect of a similar install. With a good wind and some auspicious planning, we hope to complete the huge London fit out by midMarch. We just have to get through a filming schedule in Australia for which we depart next week. Which means we’ll be placing orders for all component parts from down under. Hopefully from Bondi beach via our iPads! And one thing’s for sure: Ikea’s affordable pricing means we’ll be indulging our upcoming project in various ways. First up, we’ll be personalizing with Caesarstone and Sub Zero appliances. We’re also installing a coffered ceiling and white marble floors, gently warmed with under-tile heating to stave off the cooler winds that blow through the Capital. In due course, we’ll report back from our London project with high impact before and after photography. Until then, be inspired by the makeover that the Ikea design department has just given itself with the ever so sexy Sektion. Colin and Justin are regular home and design experts in print and on TV. Find their international product range in stores like HomeSense, Winners and Marshalls. facebook.com/ColinJustin, twitter.com/colinjustin, colinandjustin.tv.
Smart storage heaters cut power costs in half Like it or not, time-of-day electricity prices are here to stay. And having to pay more for power during peak periods means higher electric heating bills because most household heating happens when power costs are higher. All this is why I’ve been expecting storage heaters to hit the market in a big way, and this movement has now begun. Storage heaters consume electricity at cheaper times of the day, while allowing heat output to happen later, STEVE without using electricity, MAXWELL when rates are higher. What I didn’t expect is how much smarter the best modern storage heaters have become. Most people hate time-of-day billing, but contrary to appearances, electric utility CEOs don’t sit in ivory towers devising ways to inch us all towards personal bankruptcy. There’s a legitimate reason time-of-day billing exists.
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a room cools off over time, and heats the internal bricks accordingly, the night before, to match the system’s forecast of daytime requirements. These units simply replace baseboard heaters, connecting to existing wiring. Financial pain is one of the best drivers of change in society, and things like smart storage heaters are one of many ways we’re evolving to better meet reality. And in a country where it’s cold enough to kill you for months each year, more economical heating is always a smart thing indeed. Steve Maxwell helps Canadians figure out how to heat for less plus lots of other home improvement things. Visit him online at SteveMaxwell.ca for articles, contest giveaways and videos.
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Would you really expect to pay the same for blueberries in February as you do in August? Of course not. It simply costs more to grow berries in Chile and fly them up to Canada in a blizzard than it does to grow them in Vineland, Ont., the Annapolis Lowlands of Nova Scotia or the Okanagan Valley in B.C., then drive them by truck to grocery stores in season. This same pattern of cheap versus costly production happens with electricity, too, except the pattern isn’t seasonal, it’s daily. Since it costs more for utilities to generate electricity when demand is high, we should pay more to cover that added cost. None of us likes paying more, of course, and utilities would much rather have us use as little electricity as
possible during peak times. But the only way they can send this unwelcome economic signal is by timeof-day pricing. The real hope is not just that we’ll choose to use the clothes dryer during weekends and early mornings (as economical as this can be), but that we’ll also make technical changes to shift demand from peak periods towards off times. Storage heaters are one of the largest single parts of this evolution. Storage heaters use electricity to heat internal bricks while power is cheap, then switch off and radiate that heat to the surrounding room during peak rate times. All else being equal, this can save about 50 per cent in energy costs depending on the time-of-day pricing schedule where you live. The Ecombi electric storage heater is one of the first of its kind in Canada, and it’s effective in ways I hadn’t thought of before. Made by a Spanish firm called El-
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nur, the Ecombi heaters are handled in Canada by Coldbrook Electric Supply (www.ecombi-northamerica.com; 902-679-0535). I’ll be running full performance trials on Ecombi heaters later this winter, and their smart controls are the thing I’ll be looking at most. This European system only heats the internal bricks as much as needed to handle expected heat output the next day, and that’s vital. What’s the point in overheating internal bricks of a storage heater at night, only to have the unit overheat the room the next day? That’s why heat storage within the heaters needs to roughly match total anticipated heat output required to keep the room warm the next day, but no more. The Ecombi system learns how fast
Glorious glass art One of the most common challenges that I am asked to address by readers is what to do about windows. It may be that they have windows that are an awkward shape, or placed too high or too low. Others have too many windows, or too few. Should you always cover windows with draperies? Or blinds? Or when can you leave them bare? There are a variety of solutions depending on your need for privacy and light, as well as the architecture and style of your home. There are tricks of the trade that camouflage perceived problems. For example, in basement rooms DEBBIE with low ceilings and high TRAVIS windows, you can hang floorto-ceiling drapes to unify the appearance of the wall. If a large expanse of glass offers lovely views but too much light by day and you want privacy at night, then custom shades are available that provide protection from UV rays, and are made in such a way that you can see out, but no one can see in. Windows are an architectural blessing. They allow us to connect with the outside world and all the beauty that nature has to offer. However, when that view has become compromised, it is possible to create a fresh image by installing a stained glass window. These glorious works of art are not only the purview of churches or historic buildings. Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed thousands of leaded glass windows for his public and private buildings. He was fascinated by the play of light on colour and different types of glass shaped in geometric patterns. Wanting to learn more about this art form and its place in interior design, I spoke to glass artist Thomas Smylie, owner, with his brother Stephen, of The Glass Studio (www.theglassstudio.ca). He explained that there was some confusion over the terms stained glass, art glass and leaded glass. These terms overlap, but leaded glass covers all as it is lead that holds the glass pieces in place, whether they are coloured or plain. Art glass is available in a variety of textures and tints. The artist creates the design, and then selects the type and colour of glass pieces from which he/she will cut out the shapes. The orange and yellow leaves of the captivating birch tree branches shown here were made from a combination of Spectrum and Youghiogheny glass. The colourless background glass is hand rolled.
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Clerical
DNR PRESSURE WELDING req’d p/t office assistant. Must be willing to work flexible hours. Exp. with Microsoft Word and Excel a must. Exp. with accounting software program Explorer preferred. Fax resume to 403-742-5759 or email to dnrwelding1@ dnrwelding.ca No phone calls please.
Janitorial Engagements
Oilfield
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Personals NELSON Roland Lyle Apr. 30, 1920 - Jan. 19, 2015 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Rolly Nelson at the great old age of 94 years. He is predeceased by his loving wife Ruth, brothers Earl, Donald and Vernon, sisters Jane and Florence and sonin-law Alex Munro. Rolly is survived by his daughters Renora (Peter) Wakefield, Joanne (Ian) Hewlett, Christine (Tony) Riedner and son Randy (Kathleen) Nelson. He is also survived by his grandchildren Alex (Tammy) Munro, Colin (Kerrianne) Munro, Erin (Neil) Nelson, Stacey (Sussanne) Hewlett, Ryan (Chrissie) Hewlett, Adam Riedner and Janine Riedner and great grandchildren Rylee, Alex, Eric, Lauren, Savannah and RJ. Rolly was born in Boharm, Sk. After serving in the Air Force for 5 years, he and Ruth moved to Vancouver, BC in 1947. Rolly spent 35 years working for Woodward’s Stores in Vancouver, Kamloops, Prince George and Calgary. He retired in 1983 and he and Ruth travelled all around North America before settling in Surrey, BC where they had many wonderful friends and were able to enjoy their golden years. Rolly returned to Calgary, AB in 2010. He always had a smile on his face and loved and was loved by all who met him. A friend was a friend for life. Rolly was proud of his whole family and was happy to say he lived his life with no regrets. He will be missed by all who knew him. A Celebration of Rolly’s Life will be held on Friday, February 13, 2015 at Northwood United Church, 8855 - 156 St, Surrey, B.C. at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Rolly’s name to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Alzheimer’s Society or the Royal Canadian Legion. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca FOSTER’S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM Telephone: 403-297-0888 Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial
required for small, busy law firm. Experience in family law preferred with the successful candidate to possess a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Please forward your resume to the attention of Melanie Brooks at Dixon & Associates #101, 4836 Ross St. Red Deer, AB. T4N 1X4 Fax: 403-342-2260 email: melanie@dixonlaw.ca We would like to thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
SERVICE RIG Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking a FLOORHAND Locally based, home every night! Qualified applicants
must have all necessary valid tickets for the position being applied for. Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary and benefits package along with a steady work schedule. Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: payroll@bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 252-9719 or Mail to: Suite 5309, 333-96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 Terrafirma Resources is a Pipeline and Facility Construction Company based out of Eckville that is currently seeking a Journeyman Picker Operator to operate a 40 ton picker. Work is local, home most nights. Competitive wages are offered, scheduled days off and a positive work environment. Previous pipeline experience and all oilfield tickets are a minimum requirement for this position. Please email resume to Jason at jason@ terrafirmaresources.ca.
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Full Time Cleaners required for day’s at Nova Joffre Site. ST $15.00 Per Hr. Must be able to pass drug & alcohol testing & fit test. Excellent spoken & written English communication required. Send resume to aramark6685@gmail.com or fax @ 403-314-7504
Clerical
720 Accounting Technician
KADATZ - HAWS Lance and Maureen Kadatz are thrilled to announce the engagement of their daughter Shannon to Andrew, son of Phil and Liz Haws. Wedding to take place in Red Deer on May 9, 2015.
EQUS, Canada’s largest member-owned utility, requires an Accounting Technician in our corporate office in Innisfail. Work entails compiling accurate and timely monthly financial statements, as well as reconciling bank statements and various internal reports. We require a Diploma or Degree in Accounting, as well as directly related experience. EQUS provides competitive wages and excellent benefits. 513951B6,7
Obituaries
Apply by February 16th to: bbassett@equs.ca
Births Legal
780 CHAPMAN RIEBEEK LLP Barristers & Solicitors
FAMILY LAW ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL One of Central Alberta’s leading litigation firms is seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal with a minimum of three years experience in Family Law.
Announcements Daily Classifieds 309-3300
PARSONS (nee Walls) Brandon and Kristine are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Rylan Graham, on January 12, 2015. A little brother for Ayla. Proud grandparents are Neil and Kim Walls and Graham and Bonnie Parsons.
The successful applicant will be assisting Gaylene Bobb in a fast-paced, dynamic Family Law practice and must be selfmotivated and able to work independently. This is a full time position with long term career opportunities. Please reply in confidence with cover letter and resume to:
CHAPMAN RIEBEEK LLP 300, 4808 Ross Street, Red Deer, AB, T4N 1X5 Fax: (403) 340-1280 Email: gbobb@chapmanriebeek.com 513801B7
D6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Feb. 07, 2015 Professionals
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HIGH PAYING Real Estate Career opportunity. Training provided. Flexible hours. Help-U-Sell of Red Deer. Call Dave at 403-350-1271 or email resumes to Dave @homesreddeer.com Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS
Restaurant/ Hotel
Restaurant/ Hotel
820
EAST SIDE MARIO’S HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS Full Time & Part Time. Apply after 2 p.m. Ask for the manager on duty.
820
EAST 40TH PUB REQ’S P/Tor F/T COOK Apply in person with resume 3811 40th Ave. P/T COOK WANTED ~ Weekends & evenings. also Till/Coffee cart person, P/T to F/T. Phone Donnetta @ Red Deer Bingo Centre 403-347-4504
Professionals
LUCKY’S LOUNGE located in Jackpot Casino, requires Waitress’s Fri. - Sun. Please apply in person at 4950 47 Ave. No phone calls please
810
Based in central Alberta, we help youth, adults, and families by providing counselling, transitional housing for youth, life skills training, and in-house treatment for mental illness. We are seeking qualified, motivated individuals to fill the following positions.
Hampton Inn & Suites 128 Leva Ave. Red Deer AB, CA T4E 1B9 Housekeeping Supervisor $20.00/hour Full Time: M-F 7am to 5pm * Supervise team of cleaners and janitors * Inspect sites to ensure safety and cleanliness * Arrange for services required such as painting, renovations or replacement of furnishings * Hire and train cleaning staff * Prepare work schedule , budget, estimate costs and keep financial records Apply in person 8am-4 pm Monday - Friday
Restaurant/ Hotel
820
RED DEER BINGO CENTRE is seeking a
CONCESSION CASHIER. We offer 35+ hours per week and a fun fast paced work environment. If you are a friendly, reliable & outgoing individual we want to hear from you Please apply in person w/resume at 4946 - 53rd Ave between the hours of 10am to 4pm. Resumes may also be emailed to ognib@telus.net
JJAM Management (1987) Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Requires to work at these Red Deer, AB locations: 5111 22 St. 37444 HWY 2 S 37543 HWY 2N 700 3020 22 St. FOOD ATTENDANT Req’d permanent shift weekend day and evening both full and part time. 16 Vacancies, $10.25/hr. + THE RUSTY PELICAN is benefits. Start ASAP. now accepting resumes for Job description 4 F/T Exp’d www.timhortons.com LINE COOKS at Education and experience all stations. MUST HAVE: not req’d. Apply in person or fax • 2 yrs. relevant exp., resume to: 403-314-1303 completion of High School, be reliable, self motivated, work well under limited supervision in fast paced environment.
RED DEER BINGO CENTRE has an immediate opening for a
733644 Ab Ltd. O/A The Rusty Pelican Location of employment: 4105 2079 - 50 Ave. Red Deer, AB T4R 1Z4 email: bennett2014.bkkp@ gmail.com or Call 403-347-1414 or Fax to: 403-347-1161 Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
PART TIME COOK for the weekend evening shift of 4pm - 9pm Fri thru Sun. You will be reliable and organized with the ability to work in a busy environment. If you would like to join our happy team, please apply in person w/resume at 4946 - 53rd Ave between the hours of 10am to 4pm. Resumes may also be emailed to ognib@telus.net
THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for WELL EXPERIENCED
SERVERS
THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for WELL EXPERIENCED
Please visit our website www.vantagecommunityservices.ca for more information.
Must hold a current ProServe Certificate and be fully exp. in wine service. Professional appearance is a definite requirement. Must have Ref’s & Exp. Apply within: 2079-50 Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri. Fax 403-347-1161 Phone calls WILL NOT be accepted. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contact.
HOSTESS
506281B7
Applicants are sincerely thanked in advance for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Competition closes when positions are filled. Resumes can be emailed to hr@vantagecommunityservices.ca faxed to (403) 346-3225
Trades
820
Salary is $14 - $18./hr. 40 hr. wk. dependant on exp.
- THERAPIST (Full Time) - FUNDS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (Part Time) - FAMILY SUPPORT WORKERS (Full Time) - YOUTH & FAMILY COUNSELLORS (Full Time) - YOUTH COUNSELLOR – Residential (Fri/Sat Overnights) - YOUTH COUNSELLORS – Residential (Relief)
or forwarded to: Human Resources Vantage Community Services 4920 54 Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 2G8
Restaurant/ Hotel
Mature professional familiar with maitre d’ capabilities. Would be an asset to have a current ProServe Certificate and familiar with wine service. Professional appearance is a definite requirement. Must have Ref’s & Exp. Apply within: 2079-50 Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri. Fax 403-347-1161 Phone calls WILL NOT be accepted. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contact.
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Sales & Distributors
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Are You Friendly & Outgoing? Like Meeting New People? Would you like to... Get back into the workforce when children start school? Get extra spending money after retirement? Work around your family’s busy schedule? Get to know your local community better? Contribute valuable community service. Set down your own hours? GET PAID?!! Welcome Wagon is Now Hiring Apply online at www.iamlovingit.ca or
Apprentice Required You will perform maintenance and repairs on our well-maintained fleet of buses. You possess a valid driver's licence and are a licensed Apprentice, ideally with diesel experience.
505456B7
We offer a friendly work environment, day shifts and competitve wages and benefits. E-mail sheldon.goers@firstgroup.com or visit www.firststudentcanada.com An equal opportunity employer that values diversity.
call 1-844-299-2466
Buying or Selling your home? Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds
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Trades
ACADEMIC Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING
SPRING START
STUDON Electric & Controls Inc. is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We are an industry leading Electrical & Instrumentation Contractor that prides itself in having committed and dedicated employees. We are currently hiring for the position of:
JOURNEYMAN INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN
• GED Preparation
WATER WELL DRILLING COMPANY IN BENTLEY REQ’S EXPERIENCED
WATER WELL DRILLERS HELPER with class 3, air. All safety tickets required. Fax resume with drivers abstract: 403-748-3015
Truckers/ Drivers
860
513950B6-14
STUDON Electric & Controls Inc. ATTN: Recruiting Fax # 403-342-6505 Email hr@studon.com
CENTRAL AB based trucking company requires
Owner Operators & Contract Drivers
Your Guide To Entertainment For Home Delivery
CALL 314-4300
Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available. 403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!
DISPATCHER REQ’D. Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential. Verbal and written communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295 FT and PT shunt truck drivers needed in Innisfail, AB. Fax resume to 403-227-2743 or call 403-227-2712 for more information.
HELP WANTED The Assistant Property Manager, under the direction of the Property Manager, is responsible for coordinating all aspects of apartment community operations and to act as main point of contact in the absence of the Property Manager. The right candidate must be a team player with a positive can-do attitude. Send Resume to: brandybhatt@outlook.com Post available for F/T and P/T Tel.: 647-609-1926 ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER P/T person or couple for light warehouse duties including stuffing bags, assembly of cardboard boxes, flexible hrs, ideal for person(s). Need own transportation. $15/hr. 403-773-3180
Advocate Opportunities
in AB. Home the odd night. Weekends off. Late model tractor pref. 403-586-4558 RED DEER FOOD BANK is looking for a truck driver. Must have a current Class 5 driver’s licence, a clean driver’s abstract, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly. Max. 30/hr. wk. Apply in person with resume to Fred or Alice at #12, 7429 - 49 Ave., Red Deer. No phone calls pls.
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Misc. Help
SPARTEK SYSTEMS INC In Sylvan Lake, AB is seeking qualified * ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS *ACCOUNTING CLERK - AP/AR Please refer to our website at www.sparteksystems.com for company information. Applicants please forward resume to: keri.lee@ sparteksystems.com or fax to 403-887-4050 Please state which position you are applying for in your cover letter.
TURPLE BROS. LTD. Is taking resumes for: Accessories Dept. with experience in clothing or power sport industry. F/T positions avail. Please email resume to HR Department brenda@turplebros.ca
Misc. Help
880
UFA/BAR W has an opening for:
WAREHOUSE SHIPPER/RECEIVER The successful candidate will have warehouse experience, preferably with electrical and mechanical background as well as forklift exp. Strong computer skills is an asset. Please fax resumes to 403-347-9301 or email: administration @barwpetroleum.com
GUARANTEED
DELIVERY
If your paper is wet, torn or missed, call our Circulation Dept. and we’ll gladly replace your paper.
CALL 314-4300
Tired of Standing? Find something to sit on in Classifieds
Advocate Opportunities ADULT Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the
CARRIERS REQUIRED
RED DEER ADVOCATE
To deliver the CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week in:
Monday through Saturday. Delivery to be done before 6:30 am. Reliable vehicle needed.
INNISFAIL Penhold Olds Sylvan Lake
Clearview Area
Please call Debbie for details 403-314-4307
89 papers daily $477.00/mo. For more information or to apply call Jamie at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4306
MORRISROE AREA:
Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the RED DEER ADVOCATE
CARRIERS REQUIRED
With only 64 papers, approximately: $350.00/mo.
CENTRAL AB LIFE & LACOMBE EXPRESS
For More Information, Please call Prodie 403-314-4301
To deliver the 1 day a week in: LACOMBE BLACKFALDS Please call Rick for details 403-314-4303
DO YOU: - Want extra income - Know the city well - Possess a clean, valid drivers license - Have a friendly attitude - Enjoy customer service - Want part-time work (12 to 22 hrs/week) As part of our service team, you will be dispatched in response to service concerns to deliver newspapers and flyers to customers or carriers. A delivery vehicle provided by company! Work 3 to 4 shifts a week. Hours of shifts are morning shifts of Monday through Friday 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Saturday starting at 7 AM. Wednesday to Friday Shifts starting at 1 PM. *All Shifts based on 4 hours and likely to run longer. Please apply with resume to: qmacaulay@reddeeradvocate.com or call 403-314-4302 and speak with Grant. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only selected candidates will be contacted.
CARRIERS NEEDED FOR FLYERS, FRIDAY FORWARD & EXPRESS
3 days per week, no weekends
NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED For Afternoon Delivery 2 Days/Week (Wed. & Fri.)
WESTPARK & WESTLAKE Westpark Cres. & 35 St. GLENDALE Good Cres. & 59 Ave. HIGHLAND GREEN Hill Cres. & Hermary St. MUSTANG ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK
ROUTES IN:
Ahlstrom Close Andrew Close Asstlee / Ansett Cres. Allsop Ave. / Allsop Cres. Anderson Close Anquetel Close
Valid Driver’s Licence preferred. Fax or email info@goodmenroofing.ca or (403)341-6722 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
STUDON offers a competitive salary, and an opportunity to apply your skills in a challenging and rewarding environment. Please forward your resume to the address below. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates interviewed will be contacted.
Red Deer Rocky Mtn. House Rimbey Caroline Castor Sylvan Lake Innisfail Stettler Ponoka Lacombe
Math and Science for the Trades Program
SLOPED ROOFERS LABOURERS & FLAT ROOFERS
Starting Rate: $43.06/hour
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F/T Cashier/Postal Clerk. Apply in person w/resume: Highland Green Value Drug Mart.
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Requires
40 Hour Week / Monday – Thursday
Would you like to take the GED in your community?
ANDERS AREA
GOODMEN ROOFING LTD.
880
1699960AbLtd is looking ACADEMIC Express SOURCE ADULT VIDEO for 2 F/T permanent shift requires mature P/T help ADULT EDUCATION supervisors for days, Fri & Sat. Graveyard Shift. AND TRAINING evenings, wknds. 120 - 47 11 pm -7 am. e-mail resume Clearview Market Red to: nwoods1976@ SPRING START Deer, AB. must have exc. hotmail.com, fax to: customer service, cash 403-346-9099 or drop off at: 3301-Gaetz Avenue handling, and supervisory • GED Preparation related. wage $13.75 w/at Celebrate your life least 1 year exp. email: • Women in the Trades with a Classified restuarantbusiness@ Program ANNOUNCEMENT hotmail.ca • Math and Science for TOO MUCH STUFF? ACADEMIC Express the Trades Program Let Classifieds ADULT EDUCATION help you sell it. AND TRAINING Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available. CELEBRATIONS WINTER START HAPPEN EVERY DAY 403-340-1930 IN CLASSIFIEDS www.academicexpress.ca GED Preparation
Women in the Trades Program
403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca
The ideal candidate will have the following: • Journeyman Instrumentation • Fall Protection, CSTS (Version 0.9) • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Committed dedication to safety; reflected in practice and experience • Strong focus on customer satisfaction • A team player with strong people skills
Misc. Help
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Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.
(Full-Time; Red Deer Area)
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Misc. Help
BOWER AREA Beatty Close Broughton / Brookes Boyce St. / Byer Close Baile Close / Boyce St. Brown Close / Barrett Dr. INGLEWOOD AREA Isbister Close Inkster Close Isaacson Close Inglewood Dr. Isherwood Close Iverson Close MORRISROE AREA Metcalf Ave. Martin / Muldrew Close SUNNYBROOK AREA Sherwood Cres. / Stirling Close Selkirk Blvd. / Sherwood Cres. Savoy Close / Sydney Close LANCASTER AREA Lampard Cres Lancaster Drive Long Close Lord Close Lougheed Close Lyons Close VANIER AREA Vickers Close Victor Close Viscount Drive Vincent Close Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info **********************
TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 403-314-4300
63 Ave. For more information or to apply call For more information or to apply call Joanne at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4308 ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Friday Forward ONLY 2 DAYS A WEEK in DEER PARK AREA Dixon Cres. Dunlop St., Dixon Ave. & Close $107.00/mo Durand Cr. & Drummond Ave. $69.00/mo. also Drummond Cl. & Dowd Cl. $59.00/mo. also Dunning Cres. Cl., and Depalme St. $103.00 GRANDVIEW AREA 4400 Blks. of 40A Ave. and 41 Ave. and 1 Blk. each of 46 and 47 Streets area MOUNTVIEW AREA Between 35 St. and 39 St. and 43A Ave. and 41, Ave. area $189.00/mo. MICHENER AREA 50A. St. between 40 Ave. & 42 A Ave, 50, 51, 51A & 52 St. between 40 Ave. & 43 Ave. and Michener Drive area. $209.00/mo. TIMBERSTONE AREA Trimble Cl. Traptow Cl. Tallman Cl. Teasdale Dr. Truant Cres. & area $224.00/mo. also Timberstone Way, 2 blks. of Timothy Drive and Trump Pl. $97.00/mo For More Information Call Jamie at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4306
RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 D7
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Misc. Help
Firewood
1660
MOUNTVIEW
FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Can deliver 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227
WE are looking for a
Plant Laborer
for our Kuusamo facility. The plant is located 4-5 kilometers west of Sylvan Lake on Hwy 11. This is an entry level position working mainly outdoors that can lead into the Plant Operator positions. Duties will include assistance of Plant Operators in the transfer of chemicals, movement of product within the plant, truck and rail car loading/unloading, and chemical blending as well as housekeeping and light maintenance. We are looking for hard working, Áexible, safety conscious people with equipment experience, some basic mechanical abilities, driver’s license, and own transportation. We offer an excellent beneÀts plan and a company matching RRSP savings plan. Please forward your resume via email to the address attached. Please have ‘Plant Laborer’ in the subject line. Drug and alcohol policy in effect and pre-employee testing. Inquiries regarding careers with CFR should be directed to hr@cfrchemicals.com Fax: 346-2299
Employment Training
900
SAFETY TRAINING CENTRE OILFIELD TICKETS
Industries #1 Choice!
“Low Cost” Quality Training
403.341.4544 24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544
R H2S Alive (ENFORM) R First Aid/CPR R Confined Space R WHMIS & TDG R Ground Disturbance R (ENFORM) D&C B.O.P. R D&C (LEL) #204, 7819 - 50 Ave.
Household Appliances
278950A5
1500-1990
1520
BRADFORD Exchange picture, 1995 Limited Edition. “Winter Solstice”. Beautifully framed. $40. 403-342-4898
1530
502790A14
March 13-15, 2015 Westerner Park, Red Deer Special Guests Rick & Kelly Dale: American Restoration Dan & Laura Dotson: Storage Wars Consign Today 1-888-296-0528 Ext 102 consign@egauctions.com EGauctions.com
1580
LEGO system by Samsonite 717 Junior constructor $200 403-347-3849 RAGGEDY ANN sleeping bag plus box of toys and books. All for $20. 403-314-9603
1630
TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, ofÀce, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.
1660
Firewood
AFFORDABLE
Homestead Firewood
Spruce & Pine -Split. Firepits avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 FIREWOOD, Spruce & Pine. North of Costco 403-346-7178, 392-7754
Condos/ Townhouses
wegot
homes CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190
Realtors & Services
~ Westpark
HERE TO HELP & HERE TO SERVE
FIVE ft. dresser $60, coffee table $20, 2 night tables, $20 each, kitchen table, $20. 403-392-5657 NIGHT Tables, (2) Oak, 1 drawer & 2 doors with glass top to protect from scratches. $70 ea. 403-352-8811
WANTED
1730
Manufactured Homes
3040
2 BDRM in Alix. 4 appls, $900/mo. inclds. water, Feb. 1 no pets 403-348-6594
4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes
3050
4020
Houses For Sale
3060
1 BDRM. N/S, no pets. SPEAKERS, (2) bookshelf $790 rent/d.d. Sony, very good. cond. 403-346-1458 $20 for both. GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm. 403-342-4898 apartments, avail. immed, rent $875 403-596-6000
1760
HEADBOARD, for queen bed, 60” wide, $35; 3 Clean wool accent matching 3x5 oval carpets from SEARS, $35 for all 3; and David Winter Collector’s houses in original boxes, $15/ea. 403-352-8811 LIGHT & WALL plug covers, white, 25; assorted openings. all for $10. 403-342-4898 SUITCASE, black carryon. Very good cond. $10. 403-314-9603
1830
Cats
1 SIAMESE, 3 Balinese kittens, $50/ea. 403-887-3649
Sporting Goods
1860
NOMA Super GT snow racer, new cond, $45.; 403-348-6449
Travel Packages
1900
TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone. Make your travel plans now.
THE NORDIC
1 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets. 403-596-2444
Roommates Wanted
3080
TIMBERSTONE 2 bdrm. apt, washer, dryer, $600 rent $300 DD, avail. now 403-348-1809
Mobile Lot
3190
PADS $450/mo. Brand new park in Lacombe. Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., 2 bath. As Low as $75,000. Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820
Misc. For Rent
3200
A lifestyle you have more than earned Stunning new Laebon home in the Timbers-Red Deer 1426 sq.ft. 3 bdrms/2baths, large private master suite $499,900 Call Samantha 403.392.6261
FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390
Houses/ Duplexes
3020
FOR LEASE, Executive style 1/2 duplex in Lacombe on large lot. 4 bdrms., 3 bath, dble. garage, no pets, N/S. 403-588-2740
MOBILE ofÀce trailer 240 rent by day/month, c/w toilet, satellite dish, TV, Stereo, fridge. Call B & L Enterprise 403-346-6106
Houses/ Duplexes
3260
Amazing new Laebon Home 1452 sq.ft. modiÀed bi-level with large private master suite 3 bdrms/2baths $394,599 Call Jocelyn 403.302.9612
Drive a little save a lot Brand new 2135 sq.ft. Laebon home 3 bdrms/2.5 baths $431,599 Call Jocelyn 403.302.9612 FOR SALE/RENT-TOOWN/RENT: Totally renovated with new open kitchen, 5 bedrooms, living room, large basement inÁoor heat, new siding, roof, windows and oversized heated garage on big corner lot. 403.827.8309 FREE…LIST OF HOMES with owners phone numbers, addresses and prices. Call Help-U-Sell of Red Deer at 403-342-7355
MOVE IN TODAY
1550 sq. ft. bi-level w/dbl. att. garage $499,900 403-588-2550
SPECIAL WEEK END PRICE ONLY! RISER HOMES Blackfalds
2-2 bdrms. 2 bath, starter homes. Upgraded Ànishes. Price reduced to $320,000 inclds. all legal fees, GST, front sod, tree and 4 appl. package. Call LLOYD FIDDLER for appointment info 403-391-9294
Condos/ Townhouses
4040
OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN. 1-5 639 OAK ST. Springbrook 403-588-2550
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wheels CLASSIFICATIONS 5000-5300
5030
wegotservices CLASSIFICATIONS 1000-1430
To Advertise Your Business or Service Here
Call Classifieds 403-309-3300 classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com
Accounting
1010
INDIVIDUAL & BUSINESS Accounting, 30 yrs. of exp. with oilÀeld service companies, other small businesses and individuals RW Smith, 346-9351 Tired of Standing? Find something to sit on in Classifieds
Contractors
1100
BRIDGER CONST. LTD. We do it all! 403-302-8550 DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 DOORS, windows, siding, sofÀt, fascia and custom cladding. Call Dean @ 403-302-9210.
Escorts
1165
KAYLA 392-0891 *BUSTY* INDEPENDENT w/own car
Fencing
1169
CUSTOM FENCING, brush clearing & clean up. 403-728-3823 Looking for a new pet? Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.
Handyman Services
1200
ATT’N: Are you looking for help on small jobs around the house or renovate your bathroom, painting or Áooring, roof snow removal? Call James 403-341-0617
1280
FANTASY SPA International Ladies
Elite Retreat, Finest in VIP Treatment.
10 - 2am Private back entry
403-341-4445
MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161
Misc. Services
1290
5* JUNK REMOVAL
Property clean up 340-8666 GARAGE DOOR SERVICE Save 50%. All yard & bobcat services, junk/tree/snow removal. 403-358-1614
Tires, Parts Acces.
5180 5190
RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal. AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519
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LEGAL NOTICE TO: Kyle Stevens and Chris Martin Once of: 4018-46th Street, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 1M2. You are named in a lawsuit in the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, Judicial District of Red Deer, Action number 1310001171. You may obtain a copy of the Statement of Claim from the Plaintiff’s lawyer. Unless you file and serve upon the Plaintiff’s lawyer a Demand for Notice of a Statement of Defence in the action within 25 days after publication of this Notice, the Plaintiff may proceed in this action, without further notice to you. DATED the 3rd day of February, 2015. DIXON & ASSOCIATES, Barristers & Solicitors #101, 4836 Ross Street, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 1X4 Phone: (403) 343-1160; File No. J40-12-6714 Solicitors for the Plaintiff JAMES L. DIXON, Q.C.
NOTICE Notice to EVVMARIE MCKEEKIN, last known to be of Red Deer, Alberta. TAKE NOTICE that BARRY VERNON CARVER has filed a Statement of Claim, Action No. 1410-000835 in the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, Judicial District of Red Deer, claiming the sum of $132,500.00, plus interests and costs. The grounds alleged are stated in the Statement of Claim, a copy of which will be mailed to you upon request directed to the Worker’s Compensation Board, Attention: Patrick J. Kenney (403517-6052), 150, 4311 - 12 Street NE, Calgary AB T2E 4P9. Your whereabouts being unknown, the Court has ordered substitutional service upon you by this advertisement. Should you wish to oppose the claim or seek other relief, you must promptly take steps in accordance with the notice to you endorsed on the Statement of Claim, or instruct your lawyer to do so. If within 27 days after the publication you fail to file with the said clerk a Statement of Defence or Demand of Notice, the Plaintiff may proceed according to the practice of the Court to note you in default and you will not thereafter be entitled to notice of any further proceedings and relief sought by the Plaintiff may be given in your absence. DATED at the City of Calgary, in the Province of Alberta, this 20 day of January, 2015. 513641B7
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Weekend peace talks on tap between Russia and Ukraine PUTIN, POROSHENKO SET TO TALK ON PEACE INITIATIVE BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MOSCOW — Talks among the leaders of Russia, France and Germany on a peace initiative for Ukraine ended early Saturday with an announcement that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart would discuss a proposal to end the fighting in a four-way telephone call this weekend. The planned discussions Sunday involving Putin, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and the leaders of France and Germany came amid urgent shuttle diplomacy to halt the recent intensification of fighting in Ukraine and suggested that a cease-fire proposal was still on the table, although there was no firm announcement of progress. Even getting the arms to fall silent would be a significant diplomatic breakthrough. The resurgent fighting has fueled fears the conflict is threatening Europe’s overall security and has prompted the U.S. to consider giving lethal weapons to Ukraine, an option opposed by European nations. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande came to Moscow on Friday on the second leg of a hastily arranged trip to try to halt the spiraling conflict. They had met with Ukraine’s president the previous day in Kyiv. The contents of their proposal have not been revealed, but it is aimed at salvaging a peace plan agreed to in September in Minsk, Belarus. Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said efforts were moving forward. “Work is currently under way on drafting the text of a possible joint document on the implementation of the Minsk agreement, which would include the proposals made by the president of Ukraine and President Putin,” Peskov said after the talks in the Kremlin ended. He said Merkel, Putin, Hollande and Poroshenko would hold discussions by telephone on Sunday. A similar four-party conversation took place in mid-December, before the recent upsurge in fighting. The urgent diplomacy comes as Western anxiety over the conflict grows and sanctions bite down ever harder on Russia’s economy. More than 5,300 people have been killed since fighting began in April, according to a U.N. tally, and the bloodshed has markedly increased over the past two weeks. In Washington, the meeting was viewed with skepticism. “I’m not going to say it’s a positive sign that they’re listening,” State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf said of Russia. “They’ve been listening. They just haven’t been acting.” The United States and other Western countries contend Russia has supplied troops and equipment to the separatists in eastern Ukraine who have been fighting Ukrainian government forces since April. Russia denies the claims. A cease-fire deal was reached in September, but both sides have repeatedly violated it and the fighting has risen sharply in the past two weeks. “Everyone is aware that the first step must be the cease-fire, but that it cannot suffice. We must seek a global solution,” Hollande told journalists in Paris before heading to Moscow. The top NATO commander, U.S. Air Force Gen. Philip Breedlove, said Thursday that Russia continues to supply the separatists with heavy, state-of-the-art weapons, air defences and fighters. In Berlin, Merkel said she and Hollande would use “all our power with direct visits to Kyiv and to Moscow today to stop the bloodshed as soon as possible and to fill the Minsk agreement with life.” “We are convinced that there’s no military solution to this conflict,” Merkel added. “But we also know that it’s completely open whether we will manage to achieve a cease-fire with these talks.” She rejected reports that she and Hollande were prepared to offer more territory to the Ukraine separatists, saying, “I will never deal with territorial questions over another country.” In Brussels, U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden questioned Putin’s willingness to seek peace. Putin “continues to call for new peace plans as his troops roll through the Ukrainian countryside and he absolutely ignores every agreement that his country has signed in the past and that he has signed,” Biden said. Biden insisted the 28-nation European Union and the United States needed to stand together and support the government of Ukraine with financial and political aid. Biden was to join U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, Poroshenko, Merkel, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and other top world leaders for a three-day security conference in Munich that is expected to be dominated by the conflict in Ukraine. The head of the conference, former German diplomat Wolfgang Ischinger, called Merkel and Hollande’s trip to Moscow a “last, resolute attempt to implement the Minsk cease-fire agreement.” “All sides know that fighting over every square meter won’t help anyone. What’s needed now is calm so there can be negotiations,” Ischinger told German public broadcaster ZDF. Speaking to The Associated Press on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg described the current situation in Ukraine as “critical,” and said every effort must be made to support the diplomatic initiative undertaken by Merkel and Hollande. Noting that the previous cease-fire agreement “was undermined and violated by the separatists,” he said observers from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe must be be allowed access to monitor the implementation of any new agreement. Meanwhile, on the ground in eastern Ukraine, the rebels and the Ukrainian authorities briefly halted hostilities Friday to evacuate civilians from Debaltseve, a besieged key railway hub between the two main rebelcontrolled cities of Donetsk and Luhansk. Dozens of buses drove in from both rebel-held and government territory to carry away residents who had been trapped in the crossfire without power, heat or running water for two weeks. Authorities expected to evacuate about 1,000 civilians from the town Friday, offering them the choice of going to either rebel- or government-controlled territory. One rebel spokeswoman, however, said only about 50 people left on the rebels’ 20-odd buses. Several residents didn’t know the evacuation was taking place until the buses arrived and could not bring family members to the collection point in time. Many looked exhausted. Bags of rice, noodles and canned goods were handed out to those staying in the town, and arguments erupted in the food line. One woman noticed that some of the canned goods had expired years ago. Artillery duels between the rebels and government forces rumbled through Donetsk, where one disenchanted resident had little hope for the new peace initiative.
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NBC will investigate anchor’s claims He’s the leading man at the network’s news division, whose nightly newscast has topped its rivals in ratings for the better part of a decade. As a frequent talk show guest and onetime Saturday Night Live host, his celebrity transcended the news division. He apologized on the air Wednesday for telling his story about the supposed grenade attack as recently as last Friday on Nightly News. He admitted that his helicopter was not hit by a grenade after war veterans had come forward to question the account, some even disputing whether Williams’ helicopter was in a group that came under direct attack. NBC News needs to look at not only Williams’ story, which has changed in details as he’s talked about it over the years, but whether anybody else at the network knew that he was spreading a falsehood and did anything about it, said Kelly McBride, an expert on ethics for the journalism think-tank the Poynter Institute. “He is the front man of Nightly News and is seen as the primary arbiter of the facts,” McBride said. “For him to get something wrong on something he was involved in casts doubt on his ability to get any facts right.” NBC News must also weigh his importance to the news division and the work he has done since taking over as top anchor from Tom Brokaw in 2004, she said. Brokaw, for his part, on Friday denied a published report that he had suggested Williams be dismissed.
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — NBC News has assigned the head of its own investigative unit to look into statements that anchor Brian Williams made about his reporting in Iraq a dozen years ago, an episode that’s ballooned into a full-blown credibility crisis for the network. NBC News President Deborah Turness announced the probe in an internal memo on Friday. Williams has apologized for falsely saying on the air that he was in a helicopter hit by a rocket-propelled grenade while in Iraq in 2003, and Turness said Friday the anchor expressed his regrets to his colleagues for the impact the episode has had. “As you would expect, we have a team dedicated to gathering the facts to help us make sense of all that has transpired,” Turness wrote. “We’re working on what the best next steps are.” Richard Esposito, who has worked at the New York Daily News, New York Newsday and ABC and is now at NBC, is leading the investigation. There was no immediate word on whether Williams would anchor NBC’s Nightly News on Friday. Williams’ story about his wartime reporting experience made him a subject of mockery, including a New York Post front cover that depicted him with a long Pinocchio’s nose, over the headline A Nose for News.
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In this Nov. 5, 2014 file photo, Brian Williams speaks at the 8th Annual Stand Up For Heroes, presented by New York Comedy Festival and The Bob Woodruff Foundation in New York. NBC News has assigned the head of its own investigative unit to look into statements made by the anchor Williams about his reporting in Iraq a dozen years ago. “Brian’s future will be decided by him and the executives of NBC News,” Brokaw said. That would be Deborah Turness and her immediate supervisor, Pat Fili-
Krushel, who had seen Nightly News as a bright spot for the network as they tried to correct ratings problems at the Today show and Meet the Press.
California governor criticized for refusing to ban fracking BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In the 1970s, the environmental movement had no bigger political hero than California Gov. Jerry Brown. He cracked down on polluters, ended tax breaks for oil companies and promoted solar energy. Forty years later, in his second go-around as governor, conservationists are among his harshest critics. Climate change is one of Brown’s key issues, and he said in his inaugural address last month that his goal is to have California get half its energy from renewable sources within 15 years. But because he has refused to ban hydraulic fracturing for oil, protesters, or “fracktivists,” have dogged Brown for more than a year, even interrupting his speech at the Democratic Party convention last spring. “Climate leaders don’t frack,” said Kassie Siegal of the Center for Biological Diversity, a group that praises Brown’s programs to boost renewable energy. “The oil and gas boom threatens to undercut all the other progress that our state may make on climate.” Fracking opponents have planned their largest protest so far, a rally Saturday in Brown’s hometown of Oakland that they hope will attract thousands. More than 100 environmental and community groups have signed on, and protesters are being bused in from around the state. Some began their protest Friday outside Brown’s San Francisco office. Police said 12 people were arrested when they briefly blocked public access to the building.
These days, Brown rarely engages with his critics. He barely campaigned for re-election last year and holds few public events. The exception is appearances promoting the use of solar energy or other environmental initiatives. Still, Brown has noted that Californians love their freeways and gas-guzzling vehicles. “As we speak, protesters and non-protesters are burning up gasoline that is being shipped from Iraq, from Russia, from Venezuela and all sorts of other places, and coming in on trains, so whatever we don’t do here we are going to get from someone else until we get that moratorium on driving — which I haven’t heard proposed yet,” Brown said in response to a reporter’s question Friday. California is the No. 3 oil producer in the nation and has added an average of 300 wells each month for the past decade, about half of them using hydraulic fracturing, which involves forcing fluid, sand and chemicals underground to break rock formations and extract oil and gas. A fifth of the state’s oil production comes through fracking. Through a spokesman, Brown declined to comment on the protest, referring questions to the California Department of Conservation. In a prepared statement, chief deputy director Jason Marshall avoided using the term fracking, instead calling it “well stimulation.” “We have no direct evidence that any harm has been caused by the practice in California,” he said. “We believe the regulations we’ve created, atop existing well construction standards, will protect the environment.” California regulators have also authorized oil companies to inject production fluids and waste into federally protected aquifers more than 2,500 times,
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risking contamination of underground water supplies, an Associated Press review found. State officials are conducting a series of fracking reviews as California sets up its first comprehensive regulatory framework, after Brown signed a bill imposing new rules. Oil producers say they will be the toughest regulations in the nation; environmentalists say they were watered down after legislators caved in to oil companies. Brown is also seeking to ramp up targets set in the 2006 global warming law signed by Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Last year he persuaded lawmakers to devote revenue from fees charged to polluters to help fund the proposed $68 billion bullet train, which Brown touts as an environmentally friendly approach to transportation. Environmentalists want Brown to follow the lead of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a fellow Democrat who banned fracking last year. But reports by the California Council on Science and Technology contend the kind of fracking done in California is less risky, with little horizontal drilling to expose large areas underground to potential contamination. “I don’t agree with the notion that Jerry Brown is in the pocket of big oil. Some people think that, I don’t,” said Ross Bates, who headed a successful campaign last November to ban fracking in San Benito County. “When you try to take a middle road, people on either side have a problem with it.” Still, environmentalists were hoping for a more aggressive approach from Brown when he returned to office in 2010. Brown’s ballot measure committee last year accepted more than $600,000 from oil companies and energy interests that also gave nearly $200,000 to his re-election campaign. “In general we expected more of him because we as a state expect more, period,” said Marta Stoepker, a spokeswoman for the Sierra Club in California, one of the groups taking part in Saturday’s protest.
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