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Police say they are finding a growing number of licensed medicinal marijuana grow-ops with violations in Alberta. Just a week ago, Olds RCMP and Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) busted a $2.5-million grow-op just north of Olds. The rural property contained nearly four times the marijuana plants permitted for medicinal purposes, police say. “This can only be a front for a trafficking operation,” said Staff Sgt. Keith Hurley, Green Team South, an Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT). “There is nothing personal about this anymore. It’s a large-scale trafficking operation.” Police said that a total of 2,137 marijuana plants were found and the owner had a licence for 543 plants. Five people were arrested and charges are expected to be laid this week. Hurley said this won’t be the last such operation the RCMP will see in Alberta. He said grow-ops can operate with impunity and under the guise of what should be legal. “They cast a dark shadow on those that legitimately need to use it,” said Hurley. “There’s nothing we could see that was medically related to this. It looks just like a large commercial growth operation. This is what the new regulations make allowances for where they are not hidden.” Last year, new medicinal marijuana legislation came into place that shifted the rules to where users must purchase from federally-approved commercialsized companies rather than grow marijuana at home. There are 15 licensed producers in Canada, of which one is in Mountain View County. Last March, a federal court judge granted an injunction allowing those who had licences to “grow their own” under the old legislation to continue on an interim basis as long as they meet the order until the court case is settled.

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Alberta is not expecting its international beef markets to start slamming shut their doors after the latest case of mad cow disease, says the province’s agriculture minister. Since the discovery of another case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) was discovered on an Alberta farm earlier this month, South Korea has banned imports of Canadian beef and Indonesia has stopped taking nonedible bone meal. Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Verlyn Olson believes import restrictions on beef will be temporary and is not expecting other trading partners to impose import bans. “I think we’ve been very proactive, and the federal government has been very proactive, in terms of talking to our trade partners,” said Olson, in speaking to media ahead of an appearance at the Alberta Beef Industry Conference in Red Deer on Thursday. “We’re all subject to the same rules around the world. We follow the rules scrupulously and we have an expectation that our trading partners will have faith in the system, as we do. “Can I guarantee that a trading partner won’t take some action? Of course, I can’t. We have seen it from time to time in the past where non-sciencebased barriers are put up as a convenient excuse. “My expectation is people won’t be doing that and we’ll be watching very carefully,” he said. “I’m very pleased with the efforts that have been undertaken by both industry and agencies.” Olson was asked whether the timing was particularly bad for BSE to rear its head, considering the province’s economic pummelling from world oil markets. “It’s never great timing,” he said. “But we have to live in the real world and it’s happening now so we’ll deal with it now.”

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Green Cart pilot project to kick off in April BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Food waste will soon be picked up from selected neighbourhoods across the city as part of new organics pilot project. Janet Whitesell, City of Red Deer Waste Management superintendent, shared details and fielded questions about the Green Cart pilot at the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting on Wednesday. Whitesell said the specific details

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are still being ironed out, including sealing the deal to send the waste to a private composting facility outside of Red Deer and purchasing the green carts. “We basically want the pilot to represent the city as a whole,” said Whitesell. “We were looking at age of home, lot size and zoning. We were trying to (include) a broad range of demographics.” The program is tentatively scheduled to roll out on April 13, the start of yard waste collection, and run for two years. The green carts will be picked

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up with the yard waste on either Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday in the selected neighbourhoods. Homes will be provided with a green cart with wheels to collect their food scraps, soiled paper and yard waste. They will also receive a kitchen catcher to collect the organics inside the home. Whitesell said residents in the pilot will receive full details about a month before the carts are dropped off. “It’s going to be a big deal for us,” said Whitesell. “It’s very exciting, too. We’re really excited to see how it goes

and receive feedback from the folks on the pilot. It’s going to be a great opportunity to refine the program and make it better for the city as a whole.” The intention is to roll out the green carts to all households after the pilot. Residential homes generate about 30 per cent of the waste entering the city’s Waste Management Facility. Up to 40 per cent of the waste are organics such as food scraps and soiled paper. Organics diversion is one of the initiatives in the city’s Waste Management Master Plan. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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Taking advantage of the fine weather, Jonathan Lam rides his bike along 55 Avenue in Westpark Thursday afternoon. A high temperature of 7 C was enough for Lam to head out on his ride in just shorts and a T-shirt. Today Environment Canada is forecasting a return to more winter like conditions with some snow, winds blowing out of the northwest at about 20 km/h and the temperature falling to -6 C by the afternoon.

Parties still nominating candidates BY MARY-ANN BARR ADVOCATE STAFF While the Progressive Conservative and Wildrose nomination rivers have risen quickly in Central Alberta, the other parties are paddling along in a much slower pace. So far. Speculation continues that given Alberta’s slowing economy, Premier Jim Prentice is expected to call a snap provincial election soon after March 15 — the date he wants all PC nominations in Alberta’s 87 constituencies to be completed. The deadline for all Wildrose nominations to be in is today. The Liberals have set March 1 as the nomination deadline. There are seven constituencies in Central Alberta — Red Deer North, Red Deer South, Innisfail-

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GROW-OP: Difficult to ensure compliance The trial is expected to begin sometime this year. Plaintiffs argue the new legislation violates their constitutional rights. When the old legislation was repealed on March 31, 2014, there were 20,279 people who held a personal use production licence (PUPL) and 3,163 people who held a designated-person production licence (DPPL) to grow for up to four people under one roof. A total of 31,738 people held an authorization to possess in Canada (ATP) licence. In Alberta, 2,004 people held an ATP, 967 had a PUP and 99 with DPP licences. A person may have held a maximum of two production licences and the production licence may not necessarily be in the same province as the possession licence. No new participants are allowed under the legislation as of March 31, 2014. Hurley said the Olds bust highlights how difficult it is for police to ensure people who hold licences

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Sylvan Lake, Lacombe-Ponoka, Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills, Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre and Drumheller-Stettler. All of the constituencies have PC nomination dates and candidates, and all except one constituency could see a constituency membership vote if the candidates are all accepted. Red Deer South is the only constituency so far with just one person seeking the PC nomination. Wildrose has either candidates chosen or nominations being sought in five of the seven Central Alberta constituencies. The other parties for the most part have not named either confirmed candidates or nomination candidates.

Close to 16 months after a financial advisor’s arrest in the bombing death of a former client, defence offered to provide investigators with a pipe that police believed to be the murder weapon. Brian Malley, 57, is accused of first-degree murder in the death of Victoria Shachtay, 23, on Nov. 25, 2011. She was killed when a pipe bomb disguised as a Christmas gift detonated as she opened it in her Innisfail home. Testifying at Malley’s jury trial on Thursday in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench, the primary investigator on the file, RCMP Cpl. Kanwardeep Dehill, said he was approached by defence counsel Bob Aloneissi on Sept. 25, 2013. He paraphrased the conversation, but said essentially that Aloneissi asked him “What if I could tell you what happened to the pipe?” In May 2014, a pipe matching the description of that used in the bomb was dug up from the residence of Francis Poelzer, Malley’s mother-in-law. Concrete had been poured at that residence in October 2013 and the defence has said the pipe was used to protect the natural gas line. Malley purchased a pipe — a six-inch-long, twoinch-wide galvanized steel nipple, or pipe with threading at both ends — in July 2011 from a Rona hardware store near Poelzer’s home. At the time, he only purchase one end cap. Police were only aware of him ever purchasing one end cap. The pipe that was recovered from Poelzer’s backyard had two end caps. That piece of evidence was held by Don Christal, a private investigator hired by the defence, until September 2014 when it was handed over to Dehill and taken in RCMP custody. Court also heard on Thursday how much scrutiny Malley was under following his arrest. Police received judicial approval to run a cellmate operation, where they send an undercover police officer to gain information. As well, police obtained ex parte authorization to intercept private conversations. Malley’s cellphone and landline were wire-tapped and his vehicles were bugged. Poelzer’s residence was also bugged and her landline was tapped. Malley had been staying with Poelzer after his release from the Red Deer Remand Centre.

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under the previous system are in compliance. He said there are no provisions to allow police to check on compliancy. As well, Health Canada employee Jeannine Ritchot has testified in federal court that “Health Canada does not have the resources necessary to conduct compliance and enforcement activities in respect of personal production in residential homes.” There are 15 inspectors for the program in Canada. Ritchot also said “in the absence of a warrant, and without the homeowner’s consent, Health Canada may not enter a residence to ascertain compliance with the terms of the personal production licences issued for that location.” Hurley said the situation is concerning because are “no checks and balances” to ensure there are no abuses of the program. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

province’s economy — a goal that has been touted as critical if Alberta is to wean itself off dependence on fluctuating oil markets. “We have huge opportunities. Eating isn’t going out of style. We have an exploding world population and we produce here in Alberta what the world wants in terms of high-quality, safe food. “So we really should be embracing the opportunity to diversify.” That means finding new markets, and Asia-Pacific is seen as a key part of agriculture’s future. Olson pointed out that none of the three trade offices the government announced it was closing on Wednesday are in the Asia-Pacific region. “There’s a reason for that. That is a huge area of opportunity for us.” Conference speaker futurist and strategy consultant Bob Treadway also stressed the need for Canada to improve its supply management to become a player in world food markets. To reach new markets, agriculture producers must understand what the world wants to eat. For instance, one half of all of the world’s pork is eaten by one country, China. The growing middle class in Asian-Pacific nations provides a huge market for producers to serve. By 2025, it is estimated half of the world’s population will rely on imported food, he said. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

AGRICULTURE: Need to find new markets As Alberta’s second largest industry, and it’s largest renewable resource industry, agriculture stands to play a key role in future efforts to diversify the

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CALGARY — Legislation to abolish Montana’s death penalty received a significant boost this week as the bill, which would impact Canadian Ronald Smith, passed a major hurdle. The judiciary committee in the lower house of Montana’s two-tier legislature stalled earlier bills to abolish the death penalty in 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2013. They had been introduced and then passed by the state senate. This year the bill, which was introduced by Republican Rep. David (Doc) Moore, started out on the house side and made it past the judiciary committee by an 11-10 vote. “I am shocked it got out of committee. I was as surprised as anybody,” Moore said in a telephone interview. “I’ve really got a tiger by the tail now.” Moore says the bill, which would abolish executions and replace them with a sentence of life imprisonment with no chance of parole, must now be voted on by the state house of representatives no

later than Feb. 27. “I honestly don’t know what will happen,” Moore said. “I think there’s enough votes on the house floor for it to pass.” If it passes, it would go through a similar process in Montana’s senate. Moore is worried there may be another attempt by proponents of the death penalty to refer it to another committee in order to kill it. “The people who are against it are really against it.” If passed as written the legislation would be retroactive to include Smith, 57, and another death-row inmate, William Jay Gollehon. Smith, who is originally from Red Deer was convicted in Montana in 1983 for shooting to death two cousins while he was high on drugs and alcohol near East Glacier, Mont. He refused a plea deal that would have seen him avoid death row and spend the rest of his life in pris-

“We’ve had 10,000 new students to our district over the last four years and we know we need these spaces.” Lori Nagy with Edmonton Catholic Schools says Alberta Education’s decision “shows their commitment to accommodating our increasing number of students. “We look forward to receiving the specifics and timeline for these schools.” Alberta Education says the 12 schools will be open by the fall of 2016. Minister Gordon Dirks says changing the plan from starter schools to full builds will only add a few months to the construction schedule. “This way, we do one build instead of doing two builds over a period of time,” he said Thursday. “And we can get a significant number of spaces up quicker.” He said the money for the revised plan is coming from what was originally budgeted in the capital plan for the series of new schools that were announced last fall.

BRIEF Government changes mind, ‘starter’ schools will be full size Edmonton and Calgary will be getting a dozen new schools they weren’t expecting. Last fall, Premier Jim Prentice announced dozens of new schools in quickly growing communities. Twelve of those were to be so-called “starter schools” — room for only about 250 students and no gyms or libraries. Alberta Education confirmed this week that the plan had changed. A spokesperson said the department has approved requests from school boards in Edmonton and Calgary to build the schools full size. Six of the new schools will be built in Edmonton and the other six will be in Calgary and will be able to have between 600 and 900 students. The news came as a surprise to school boards. Edmonton Public Schools received an email from the province saying that four starter schools originally planned for the district will now be full schools. “This is excellent because we need these spaces, we need them badly and we need them as soon as possible,” said Michael Janz, the board chair of Edmonton Public Schools.

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MALLEY: Bomb left on doorstep A court order for Assante Wealth Management financial documents came under scrutiny by Aloneissi. It specified looking for financial records identifying Shachtay, but with her first name Victoria spelled with a K. Shachtay’s caregiver Marlene Punongbayan testified that she recalled seeing “Vicktoria” written on the note attached to the Christmas gift pipe bomb left on her doorstep. In the Assante documentation shown in court, Shachtay’s first name is referred to as Vicky. The Crown believes Malley killed Shachtay to cut his financial losses. Shachtay invested more than $575,000, a car crash settlement, with Malley in 2007. By April 2011, it was gone. From 2007 to Oct. 15, 2011, Malley paid Shachtay $44,000 out of his own account. Malley was an Assante representative. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

on. Three weeks later, he pleaded guilty. He asked for and was given a death sentence. Smith had a change of heart and has been on a legal roller-coaster for decades. An execution date has been set five times and each time the order was overturned. Moore said bringing forward the legislation isn’t about seeking leniency for those on death row, but about eliminating the costs of the protracted legal wrangling involved in a death penalty case. Ron Waterman, a senior lawyer for the American Civil Liberties Association, testified before the judiciary committee that the death penalty system is flawed and there is the risk of executing an innocent person. He said the costs also mitigate the benefits the death penalty gives a prosecutor trying to negotiate a plea bargaining. “Once triggered, the defendant is entitled to massive exposure to defend against such charges. No prosecutor will spend over $400,000 just to try having a tool to use in a plea bargaining,” Waterman said. “The death sentence does not deter crime or other capital crimes.” contracts that were double the rate of inflation. Author Mark Milke calls his report “Fumbling the Alberta Advantage.” He says Premier Jim Prentice’s warning that the drop in oil prices will drain $7 billion from expected government revenues ignores the effect of past decisions to ramp up program spending. The study also notes that the increase in program expenditures has handcuffed the government in terms of options in such areas such as capital spending, tax relief and deposits into the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund.

NDP launch online petition to fight corporate tax freeze amid low oil

EDMONTON — A right-leaning think tank is blaming population growth and spending increases well above inflation for the current budget crisis in Alberta. The Fraser Institute says the province has spent $49 billion more than necessary, mostly in unreformed public-sector pensions and public-sector

EDMONTON — The Alberta NDP is launching an online petition to urge Premier Jim Prentice to reverse his decision to not hike corporate taxes. NDP Leader Rachel Notley says it’s unfair for Prentice to freeze corporate taxes and oil royalties while signalling there will be hikes in personal income taxes and user fees. Prentice has said hiking Alberta’s 10 per cent corporate tax would harm the economy at a time it is already reeling from billions of dollars in lost revenue due to low oil. Notley says hiking the tax by even one percentage point would deliver $500 million in revenue. She says given that Alberta doesn’t have a sales tax, there is wiggle room available to hike corporate taxes without hurting Alberta’s competitiveness.

He could run as an independent, endorsed by several parties, or under one party name, endorsed by other parties. About 15 people in Alberta are talking about running as cross-endorsed candidates, Dawe said. While he can have election literature that he is a cross-endorsed candidate, on the ballot he has to be named as representing one party or as an independent. He said his preference, if he does run, is as independent, endorsed by several other parties.

But he also said there’s a lot of leg work to be done yet on the cross-endorsement and there needs to be a grassroots buy-in to the idea. At the same time, he said that the biggest plurality of people he has talked to have said they are probably not even going to vote and are feeling totally disengaged. Dawe also said that if he were elected, he would bind himself legally to being recalled by voters even though it’s not a requirement in Alberta. barr@reddeeradvocate.com

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NOMINATIONS: Crossendorsement The latest person to declare they want to be nominated is Norm Wiebe, who wants the Wildrose Party’s nod to run in Red Deer North. No one else has declared publicly they also want the nomination. Wiebe, 50, is a financial planner in Red Deer, and has lived most of his life in the city aside from a few years in the military. A longtime member of the party, and having worked on Red Deer North and South constituency associations, he decided to put his name forward with the possibility of an election looming. He was very disappointed when 11 members of the Wildrose Party crossed the floor to the PCs late last year. “It made the appearance of democracy shrivelling even more abundant ... it started to really bother me. ... I’ve been promoting certain ideas so I decided it’s time to put your money where your mouth is.” Also in Red Deer North, Michael Dawe is still gathering input about whether to run in Red Deer North under a cross-partisan alliance of the Alberta, Liberal and Green parties.

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A tax hike by any name Back in 2009, then-premier Ed Stelmach made good on an election promise to kill the Alberta health-care premium. When he did it, the savings to Albertans was the equivalent of a 12 per cent cut in income taxes. With a big energy-based revenue problem on Premier Jim Prentice’s hands, and having already ruled out a sales tax, or any increases in income taxes and corporate taxes, there’s not much revenue GREG room to make NEIMAN a significant move on the revenue side of his next budget. Royalty fees are so far off the table as to never be mentioned. But dress up a huge spike in income taxes as a health-care premium and you’re talking significant dollars. Finance Minister Robin Campbell is tickled pink with the idea. “I’m keen on it,” he told reporters after a speech on Wednesday to the Chamber of Commerce in Chestermere. Both he and Prentice seem convinced that a steep hike in taxes via

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health-care premiums is the preferred option of Albertans for the next difficult budget. In fact, it’s a done deal. “It would be based on per-person,” said Campbell. “I’m just not sure yet how we’ll bring it in.” That sounds like a bit more than a Klein-era trial balloon, don’t you think? Health-care premiums are just another flat tax. If you’re making six figures, what’s $1,000 per year? You can live with it. But if you’re the lone breadwinner with a family, a per-person health premium could see an average wage earner missing mortgage payments. Last time out, the health premium experiment turned out to be a total joke. There was almost zero revenue for the government, because the feds ruled the fees to be a violation of medicare rules, and they cut provincial tax transfers by an equivalent amount — for years. In fact, doing so cost us billions, because those transfers were Alberta federal income taxes withheld, so for us to get health care, we had to pay twice. A lot of people couldn’t (or simply wouldn’t) pay. If you believe the Liberal critics, some were chased by bill collectors. Then came the ethical choices health-care providers needed to make when sick people came to their doors. Do you provide health care to someone whose premiums aren’t up to date?

Do you let them die, in the same way some U.S. municipalities let people’s homes burn down if they haven’t paid their fire protection premiums? Why is Prentice, the governor of the lowest-taxed, highest per-capita spending regime in the developed world, so afraid of charging a reasonable tax rate for a reasonable program of government services? Of course, what’s “reasonable” is a fluid term. By Alberta Progressive Conservative standards, all of the U.S. and all of Canada are “unreasonable” in what their people pay, for what they get in stable government services. I guess they must be, from the perspective of an Alberta Tory. Why make the tax increase specific to health care? Health care is the largest (and rising) portfolio in the province’s program budget. So maybe it makes sense that tax increases be specific to the most expensive services government provides. But that would mean some steep cuts in all other aspects of Alberta’s social safety net, while the big shots in Alberta Health Services don’t have to face the same hard decisions. I say if my taxes are going up (big time) for only one program, I want to see some performance guarantees. Actionable guarantees. Nobody likes to read or hear about someone else’s health complaints, but I’ve been bumped from non-elective

surgery three times in the last month. I’m sure I’m not the only person who can say this. How many Albertans are walking around with a potential cancer inside them, who get booked for surgery over and over again, only to be sent home from the hospital because the surgery rooms ran out of time and need to close for the day? Quite a few, I’ll bet. Now, raise my taxes 10 or 12 per cent — specifically for health care — and ask me to quietly accept it. No sale. That’s why a sales tax makes more sense. We know everyone else in the world accepts and pays it, and they seem to live just fine. We know it’s a steady, stable revenue stream that exists outside the energy price cycle. And it’s a tax the rich actually pay. A “reasonable” tax regime, and “reasonable” expectations of what those taxes should provide us, is a better way forward than keeping a flat income tax with another flat health-care tax plopped on top it. People keep saying Prentice is the steady hand on the tiller that Alberta needs. What I see is a guy veering all over the place in an effort to avoid the decisions a reasonable leader needs to make. Greg Neiman is a retired Advocate editor. Follow his blog at readersadvocate. blogspot.ca or email greg.neiman.blog@ gmail.com.

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City snow removal program just more waste, bad planning This is an open letter to all members of Red Deer city council. The main thrust is to try to gain understanding of our current snow removal policies. Some homeowners receive preferential treatment over others: If you live on a bus route, cul-de-sac or main road, you get no windrows or blocked driveways. If you live anywhere else, too bad. Even though you pay the same amount of taxes, you have to suffer through lack of parking, poor access to your own driveway and reclearing of the sidewalks that you have struggled to keep clean all winter long. You have to pay a third party snow remover so you can drive in your own driveway (which you pay higher taxes because you have one). I thought one of the city’s responsibilities is keep our roads safe to drive on. Since when are private citizens required to pay cash out of their own pockets to remove snow off city streets? If you don’t want to or can’t afford to (seniors), or are physically unable to remove these heavy chunks of ice that are intentionally put there by workers under city direction, too bad. Is this not slave labour? How can the city impose itself upon you in this matter? The Charter of Rights and Freedoms would disagree with city policies. I would suggest that every citizen who has had to shovel out or hire someone to clear their driveway should be able to withhold a portion of their property taxes to remunerate themselves for this task that is imposed upon us. That won’t work? Then perhaps all our hard-working city councillors should load up several vehicles with yourselves, the planning commission people and the city managers who are responsible for this policy, with a bunch of shovels and you can clear our driveways off. We have been told that we can’t afford to remove all the snow from our streets, although many similarsized communities seem to be able to accomplish this with smaller budgets. Let me see ... hmmm ... let’s save hundreds of thousands/millions of tax dollars by not wasting taxpayers’ money on expensive propaganda trying to convince us this is the only way (colour brochures, fridge magnets, new signage. etc.). How much did that cost — or useless bike lanes and signage that virtually no one uses, or expensive billboards, thanking us for being patient when roads, water and sewer are been rebuilt or repaired, the list goes on and on and on? It is time for our elected officials to show some intestinal fortitude and start doing the right thing for the citizens of this fine city and stop signing off on foolish cash-wasting endeavours and every recommendation the city manager brings forth without consulting the taxpayers on issues that clearly affect our everyday well-being and quality of life. P.J. Miazga Red Deer

Put empty public buildings in city to more positive use On Jan. 31, an article in the Advocate on our women’s shelter, and the increasing need for a bigger shelter detailed cost that is out of this world. Why not recycle?

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We have abandoned buildings left empty at Michener Centre, some seven to eight buildings. Most have open stalls or divided cubicles. They include space for living for disabled persons, community bathrooms, storage, dining areas, stainless steel kitchens, sitting rooms, entertainment centres for gatherings, craft rooms. Some have private rooms, quite open and easy to renovate. The cost to keep these buildings is unreal. Why not make use of them and save costs as well as the pay to babysit empty buildings from vandals? There are two empty nursing homes that can be made to accommodate families. All have private baths per room plus central dining room, social centre for gatherings, storage space, craft rooms, has or had intercom, main switchboard, security locked down. Why build at a cost of $9 million when land and buildings are available? They could even have some furniture as they were furnished. Should include a medical office, stand-by nursing, support staff, cleaning staff for main areas. Families should keep their living space clean according to the rules. All have to do their part to make it work for all. With all of this space waiting to be used, we could include our street people. The Action Bus could help to place them, and have a place to stay and be safe, make it a home. It would be a way to help each other, and stop the extra spending when we can make do. Let’s go for it. Irene M. Kinzel, RN Red Deer

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Toronto boy found frozen outside dies BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — A three-year-old boy who wandered outside dressed only in a shirt and diaper died Thursday hours after being found frozen in the bitter cold, authorities said. Police said Elijah had disappeared from a north-end apartment of a family member overnight. Two volunteers, who were part of a massive search by police and the public, found the boy tucked away in the corner of the backyard of a nearby home without viElijah tal signs. Security camera video showed Elijah pushing his way through two doors of the building at about 4

a.m. Temperatures had fallen to about -20 C. He was found about six hours later. “You see the picture of that beautiful little boy with a nice smile and the video of the child going out into the cold ... it really is a tragic set of circumstances,” Chief Bill Blair said. Elijah’s grandmother sobbed and hugged friends as she left her apartment Thursday afternoon. “No, no, no,” was all she could say through tears. Her long-time friend and neighbour, Millie Dyer, said the family was distraught. “He’s very energetic and runs around all over the place,” Dyer said moments before hearing of the boy’s death. “He’s a very smart little boy.” Dyer said Elijah, whom she called “sweet,” was over at his grandmother’s place all the time and has two aunts who also live in the same apartment complex. “When his mom has to work, Elijah is here. And he goes to daycare just down the street,” Dyer said. Family members, who notified police of his disap-

pearance at about 7:30 a.m., said they had put him to bed Wednesday night and woke up to find him gone and the front door open, police said. Officers on horseback, foot and in a helicopter searched for him , and police asked neighbours to search their yards, hallways and stairwells for the missing youngster. “Obviously the police response was aggressive and massive,” Insp. Frank Barredo said. Pratatban Thurairajah, from the city’s west end, was one of volunteers who helped search for the boy after hearing about the incident on the radio. “I decided to come down to look for him, trying to find him,” Thurairajah said. “I wanted to find the boy — trying to do my part.” It’s not the first time a youngster has wandered out into the cold and died. In December 2009, a seven-year-old Nova Scotia boy died in hospital after surviving two nights lost in the frozen wilderness. James Delorey had apparently followed the family dog into the woods.

More jihadist attacks from within likely: Kenney BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Defence Minister Jason Kenney sang the praises of the federal government’s anti-terror bill Thursday as he used his maiden speech to Canada’s military establishment to warn that more homegrown terror attacks are likely. The country is engaged in a long-term ideological struggle with radical Islam, Kenney told the annual Ottawa gathering hosted by the Conference of Defence Associations Institute. “We need only to look to Copenhagen, to Paris, to Brussels and to Sydney,” Kenney said. “We need only consider the Toronto 18, the ongoing trials in Vancouver in the plot to bomb for the B.C. legislature and in Toronto against the alleged Via Rail bombers, to know that there is a high probability of future jihadists attacks from within.” The notion that western civilization and style of government are never going to be challenged is wrongheaded, he added. “Some Canadians can be forgiven for indulging in that fantasy,” Kenney said.

Canada’s geographic remoteness, prosperity and pluralism “have given Canadians reason to think that we can avoid real threats to our peaceable dominion. Yet we face a global movement that quite literally defies reason.” Kenney, who took over from Rob Nicholson earlier this month, says the country “shouldn’t overreact to this threat, nor should we underreact.” Debate over the federal government’s proposed Bill C-51, which would increase the powers of security agencies, notably the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, began earlier this week in the House of Commons. The concerns of the bill’s critics are exaggerated, Kenney said. “We are taking all of these steps while respecting the rights of Canadians.” New Democrats oppose the legislation. The Liberals have said they will support it, but promise to fix some of the flaws if they form government after this year’s election. One of the loudest complaints about the bill is that it lacks additional oversight of intelligence services to prevent possible excesses. The government says no new mechanisms or bodies are needed be-

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Federal government commits another $11 million to advertising OTTAWA â€” The latest federal spending estimates show that four federal government departments have been given another $11 million for advertising as the current fiscal year-end approaches. The ad spending splurge comes amid large campaigns promoting Conservative family tax measures that have not yet been approved by Parliament and aggressive Defence department recruitment ads that dovetail with current Conservative antiterrorism messaging. In total, the Conservative government has now committed $65 million to advertising this fiscal year, which ends March 31. The total would be higher but Industry Canada appears to have thought better of spending $6.5 million earmarked for a â€œconsumer initiativesâ€? campaign, returning the money to the overall ad envelope to be used elsewhere. The latest allotments include $3.5 million to the Finance department, bringing its yearly total to $11 million. A spokeswoman said in an email response that â€œadditional funding was allocated to the department of Finance to inform Canadians about economic action plan measures and benefits.â€?

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Crown seeks jail time for former MP Del Mastro LINDSAY, Ont. â€” As a Crown prosecutor sought to have Dean Del Mastro jailed up to a year for his campaign overspending convictions, the former Conservative MPâ€™s lawyer vehemently argued the penalty would be far too harsh for a case he claimed did not involve electoral fraud. The spirited submissions were made Thursday at a sentencing hearing for Del Mastro, who was found guilty last fall of violating the Canada Elections Act during the 2008 campaign. The Crown said it was essential that the former politicianâ€™s punishment deliver a clear message. â€œNothing less than a period of imprisonment of nine to 12 months would adequately reflect the gravity of the offences and the degree of his responsibility,â€? said prosecutor Tom Lemon. â€œMoreover, anything less than real jail would fall short of properly denouncing his conduct and adequately deterring him and others from committing these or similar offences.â€? Lemon also asked that Del Mastro be required to pay $10,000 to the Peterborough Conservative Party Electoral District Association to reimburse money he â€œfraudulently obtained from themâ€? for a contract with a data consulting firm. Del Mastroâ€” Prime Minister Stephen Harperâ€™s one-time point man on defending the Tories against allegations of electoral fraud â€” has maintained his innocence throughout his trial, and even called the judgeâ€™s verdict her â€œopinion.â€? That adamant refusal to accept his convictions has made a sentence involving jail time all the more necessary, Lemon argued.

Supreme Court wonâ€™t hear appeal against wrongful conviction suit OTTAWA â€” The Supreme Court of Canada has cleared the way for a wrongfully convicted man to sue police and the Crown over his three decades of imprisonment. The court has refused to hear an appeal that was seeking to block Romeo Phillionâ€™s multimillion-dollar lawsuit for negligence and prosecutorial wrong-

doing. Phillionâ€™s suit was originally barred by a lower court, but was reinstated by the Ontario Court of Appeal. Now in his mid-70s, Phillion was convicted of second-degree murder in 1972 in the death of Ottawa firefighter Leopold Roy based on a confession he recanted almost immediately. The federal government ultimately referred the case to the Ontario Court of Appeal, which quashed his conviction and ordered a new trial in 2009. The Crown then withdrew the charge, arguing too much time had passed. In quashing the conviction, the appeal court found that police had initially verified an alibi showing Phillionâ€™s innocence but never told the defence about it, apparently because investigators subsequently found it to be untrue. Phillion sued for $14 million, alleging negligence and wrongdoing by prosecutors and two Ottawa police officers.

RCMP say theyâ€™ve found man wanted in suspected homicide, abduction CREIGHTON, Sask. â€” Police say they have found a suspect in the fatal shooting of a man and the abduction of a 17-year-old girl in northern Saskatchewan. RCMP Sgt. Craig Cleary says that officers located Jonas Budd, after an extensive search, at a home in Sturgeon Landing close to the Manitoba boundary. â€œ(We) are committed to trying to resolve this as peacefully and as safely as possible,â€? Cleary said Thursday. Officers established a perimeter around the house, which relatives described as being the homes of Jonasâ€™s brother Glenn Budd. The search for Jonas Budd began in Manitoba and Saskatchewan on Wednesday after a 17-year-old boy was killed and his girlfriend abducted. An Amber Alert was issued for Kayla Natomagan of the Lac La Ronge First Nation, but was cancelled when she was found unharmed near Cranberry Portage in Manitoba, about 450 kilometres from her home. RCMP said at the time that they believed Budd, 43, had fled on foot into the bush. They had said he was armed and dangerous. Cleary said Sturgeon Landing residents were being asked to be mindful of police barricades.

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A pro-Russian rebel cossack, second left, hugs another rebel in Debaltseve, eastern Ukraine, Thursday. After weeks of relentless fighting, the embattled Ukrainian rail hub of Debaltseve fell Wednesday to Russia-backed separatists, who hoisted a flag in triumph over the town. The Ukrainian president confirmed that he had ordered troops to pull out and the rebels reported taking hundreds of soldiers captive. were killed and 157 wounded by artillery fire during the withdrawal. It also said more than 90 soldiers were taken prisoner during the battle for Debaltseve and the whereabouts of 82 others was unclear. Ukrainian military spokesman Andriy Lysenko said the three-week siege had left the town’s infrastructure in ruins. “A strategic rail hub has stopped its existence the way it was,” he said Thursday in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital. Retreating fighters appeared shell-shocked. “We left under heavy fire, driving on small roads,” said Andrei, the Ukrainian soldier. “As we were leaving, we were attacked by artillery and grenade launchers. As we moved, we came under attack by tanks and assault groups several times.” He said two of his men had been wounded in the trip. Ukraine raised the pressure on the separatists Thursday by cutting off shipments of natural gas to the area. The national gas company Naftogaz said the cutoff was due to significant damage to gas tran-

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — Contaminated medical instruments are to blame for infecting seven patients, including two who died, with a potentially deadly “superbug” at a Los Angeles hospital, officials said. A total of 179 patients have been exposed to the antibiotic-resistant bacteria. They were potentially infected with CarbapenemResistant Enterobacteriaceae, or CRE, during endoscopic procedures at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center between October and January, said Dale Tate, a University of California, Los Angeles spokeswoman. Tests on a patient uncovered the outbreak. Similar outbreaks of CRE have been reported around the nation. They are difficult to treat because some varieties are resistant to most known antibiotics. By one estimate, CRE can contribute to death in up to half of seriously infected patients, according to the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The bacteria may have been a “contributing factor” in the deaths of two patients, a UCLA statement said. Those who were exposed are being sent free home-testing kits that the university will analyze. The bacteria can cause infections of the bladder or lungs, leading to coughing, fever or chills. UCLA said Wednesday that infections may have been transmitted through two endoscopes used during the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic and bile-duct problems. “We notified all patients who had this type of procedure, and we were using seven different scopes. Only two of them were found to be infected. In an abundance of caution, we notified everybody,” Tate said. The two medical devices carried the bacteria even though they were sterilized according to the manufacturer’s specifications, UCLA said. “We removed the infected instruments, and we have heightened the sterilization process,” Tate

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama called on the world Thursday to confront efforts to use Islam to justify violence, saying Muslim communities in particular have a responsibility to push back on “twisted interpretations of Islam” and the belief that the West is at war with the religion. With the Islamic State group spreading and terrorists gaining strength in the Mideast and Africa, Obama has sought to use a White House summit this week on violent extremism to urge the world to broaden its response far beyond military interventions. U.S. air strikes have managed to blunt some of the militants’ gains in Iraq and Syria, but they don’t address the extreme ideologies that underpin deadly groups such as IS, al-Shabab and Boko Haram. At the summit’s closing session at the State Department, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the United Nations system will work on a “comprehensive multi-stakeholder plan of action to prevent violent extremism” that will be presented to the General Assembly later this year. He said that as a first step, he will convene a special event in the next months “that will bring together faith leaders from all around the world to promote mutual understanding and reconciliation.” In his speech, Obama vowed that “in Iraq and Syria, our coalition of some 60 nations, including Arab nations, will not relent in our mission to degrade and ultimately destroy ISIL,” referring to the Islamic State by one of its acronyms. But he also urged delegates from 65 countries to “confront the warped ideology” espoused by terror groups. “These terrorists are desperate for legitimacy and all of us have a responsibility to refute the notion that groups like ISIL somehow represent Islam, because that is a falsehood that embraces the terrorist narrative,” Obama said. He also called the notion that the West is at war with Islam an “ugly lie” that extremists use to justify their violence. “Muslim communities, including scholars and clerics, therefore have a responsibility to push back not just on twisted interpretations of Islam, but also on the lie that we are somehow engaged in a clash of civilizations,” Obama said. Ban touched on similar themes. The UN. chief noted that the vast majority of victims of Islamic extremists “are Muslims, including women and subjected to rape, kidnapping, sexual slavery and ”other unspeakable horrors.“ “Violent extremism is not a North-South or East-West issue. It is not confined to a particular region or religion. It transcends borders and is present across the world,” Ban said.

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This illustration released by the Centers for Disease Control depicts a three-dimensional (3D) computergenerated image of a group of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae bacteria. said. National figures on the bacteria are not kept, but 47 states have seen cases, the CDC said. Since 2012, there have been about a half-dozen outbreaks reaching as many as 150 patients, according to the Los Angeles Times, which first reported the UCLA outbreak. One occurred in Illinois in 2013. Dozens of patients were exposed to CRE, with some cases apparently linked to a tainted endoscope used at a hospital.

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AUSTIN, Texas — A lesbian couple wed in the capital of fiercely conservative Texas on Thursday, defying a statewide ban on gay marriage after being granted a license under a one-time court order because one of the women has cancer. The women — together for more than 30 years — said their union was the first legal same-sex marriage since Texas voters overwhelmingly approved the ban in 2005, though it wasn’t immediately clear if the state would recognize the marriage. State Attorney General Ken Paxton filed an immediate appeal to the Texas Supreme Court. The Texas Supreme Court issued an emergency order blocking other gay couples from obtaining marriage licenses. The ruling doesn’t invalidate Thursday’s marriage. The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to determine later this year whether gay marriage bans nationwide are unconstitutional. The legal tide has swung sharply in favour of gay marriage, which has rapidly gained acceptance. Texas’ ban on gay marriage was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge in San Antonio last year, but the judge put the ruling on hold amid the ongoing court fight.

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Generals starting playoff run in new locality AAA SENIOR MEN’S HOCKEY BY JOSH ALDRICH ADVOCATE STAFF

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Red Deer College Queen Nikki Connor breaks away from NAIT Ook Karli Reeve during first period action at the Arena in Red Deer on Thursday. The Queens lost the game 4-3.

Queens comeback falls short in home loss to NAIT BY JOSH ALDRICH ADVOCATE STAFF Ooks 4 Queens 3 The Red Deer College Queens (12-7-4) did not treat their game against the NAIT Ooks (18-3-2) like the meaningless contest it was. Despite falling down by three goals five minutes in the third period, they battled back to close the gap to a 4-3 final. It was a loss but the theme was all about building momentum into the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference women’s hockey playoffs. “I think NAIT’s a great team, but I think we’re pretty great as well. It’s important for us to learn how to bounce back because games are going to be way more important next week than they are now,” said Queens head coach Bob Rutz. Breanna Frasca scored twice for NAIT while Sherri Bowles and Lindsey Brouwer also tallied and goalie Tehnille Gard made 29 saves, Nikki Connor, Suze Vanderlinde and Ashley Graf replied for RDC while Moriah Andrews allowed four goals on 19 shots. This game will be marked by missed opportunities in the second period and five minutes of soft play to open the third frame. The Ooks held a 2-1 lead after 20 minutes, and the Queens took over in the second stanza, dominating play and holding a 13-2 advantage on the shot clock. But they could not beat Gard. Connor even had a glorious opportunity on a breakaway midway through the period, but Gard got her blocker on the shot. But RDC came out in the third period flat and the Ooks took full advantage. First Livia Lucova carried the puck in on a 2-on-1 break at 1:52, her initial shot was gloved by Andrews, but mishandled as she dropped the puck over her shoulder and on the stick of Bowles who had a wide open net to put the puck in. Then, at the 5:00 mark, Brouwer ripped a wrist shot past Andrews after being left alone in the slot.

Rutz called his time out to settle his troops down and it appeared to work. At 10:39 Vanderlinde cut the lead to 4-2 on a breakaway, sniping her shot five-hole on Gard as she was being hauled down. Less than a minute later Graf cut the lead to one goal as she fired a rebound past Gard from her knees, but it’s as close as the Queens got. “I thought they got a couple of lucky goals and the other two goals they got were a direct result of us being soft in our own zone,” said Rutz. “I’m glad all of this is happening to us right now against a good team so we can at least learn from it.” It was a rough night for Andrews who has not yet nailed down the starter’s job for the post season, despite being in her second season with the club and RDC’s other option Summer Roberts in her first year. There are two goals she should have had, the Ooks’ third goal and their second. The second goal came off a face off to her left at 15:11 of the first period and gave NAIT a 2-0 lead. RDC actually won the draw, but her winger reached back for the puck and deflected it between Andrews’ legs. “I’m sure Moriah would like those two back, but sometimes a team gets lucky,” said Rutz. “Summer is going to play tomorrow then we’re going to have to make a decision ... if we have to keep rotating then we’ll keep rotating because that’s how much confidence we have in both of them.” NAIT has already earned a bye into the ACAC championship game by clinching first in the regular season while the second place Queens are preparing for the best-of-three semifinal next week against the third place SAIT Trojans. But first they will wrap up their regular season tonight in Edmonton against the Ooks at 7 p.m. “I believe in momentum, but not over a period of a week,” said Rutz. “We’re not going to focus on sending them a message, we’re going to focus on fine tuning our game and making sure we’re doing the little things in all three zones. jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com

The Bentley Generals will begin their march to the 2015 Allan Cup in unfamiliar surroundings. Due to poor ice conditions, the Generals have relocated to the Eckville Arena for the Chinook Hockey League playoffs, which begin there tonight at 8:30 p.m. with a best-of-seven semifinal against the Fort Saskatchewan Chiefs. “Last year we struggled (with ice) but this year’s been really bad and it got to the point where we had a near-miss in practice,” said Bentley general manager Jeff McInnis. “We’ve gone to Eckville, they’ve been real accommodating and it’s been great fun, that old barn is in great shape.” The ice in Bentley is pebbled, uneven and rough and became a safety issue, deteriorating further as the season has gone on. McInnis is not ready to say this is a permanent move, but is an issue they will look at in the offseason, requiring renovations done to the Bentley Arena for them to stay. “We are the Bentley Generals and that’s where we’ve become strong,” he said. “Yeah we’ve thought about moving, but we don’t have an answer to it. It’s all about survival ... This isn’t an ideal ending to our season.” One positive out of the move is this is an opportunity for them to grow their brand to other parts of Central Alberta, with McInnis expecting just as big if not bigger crowds in Eckville to what they normally see in Bentley. “You go to another town and you expose yourself to a different audience, we’ve had some good crowds there so far and I expect them to be even better because these are playoff games now,” he said, adding they have already played one regular season game there. The Generals will be facing a team that had a tough finish to the season, losing 14 of their last 15 games of the regular season. The Chiefs (5-18-0-1) won just once after Christmas — a 4-2 win over the Innisfail Eagles on Jan. 10. They were supposed to be an easy target for the Stony Plain Eagles (9-13-0-2) in the best-of-three survivor series, but it didn’t turn out that way. After the Eagles won the first game 7-2, the Chiefs came back to win 9-3 to force a deciding game on Wednesday, which they won 2-0 with David Tetrault making 36 saves for the shutout. McInnis couldn’t have been happier with the upset, without even considering the Eagles were the only team to beat the Generals (23-1-0-0) this season. “I’m excited to hear that they have rallied because I was quite concerned for that team’s future,” he said. “They don’t draw well and we need that team to be a strong part of our league.” But McInnis does not expect an easy ride against the Chiefs. Fort Saskatchewan did add some players for the playoffs, like Scott Drewicki and Joel Andresen, and the Generals have not played a game since Feb. 6 when they beat the Stony Plain 6-0. Conditioning is not an issue, but more the rust and game execution.

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Alberta suffers first loss at Scotties from Lawton BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Alberta’s Val Sweeting came up short in her attempt to run the table in round-robin play at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Her Draw 16 loss, however, means little at this point of the tournament. Sweeting fell to Saskatchewan’s Stefanie Lawton 9-1 on Thursday in evening play, but had already clinched a berth in the one-two Page Playoff game set for Friday night against Manitoba’s Jennifer Jones. Sweeting and Jones, both 9-1, will play twice on Friday. They’ll meet in the round-robin finale in the morning with the winner to earn the first seed. “I think you just go hard twice,” said Jones, who won Olympic gold last year in Sochi. “You never want to let up (with) anything. We just want to go out there and play our very best.” Jones locked up her spot with a pair of victories earlier in the day. She beat Prince Edward Island’s Suzanne Birt 10-3 and Northern Ontario’s Tracy Horgan 6-3. Sweeting, meanwhile, scored two in the last end for a dramatic 7-6 victory over Canada’s Rachel Homan in Draw 15 — which allowed her to move on regardless of how she fared in the evening draw with Lawton. “It wasn’t the best throw, I’m not going to lie,” she said of the winning play against Homan. “It was a little crafty. But the girls held it so well and they’re just such good sweepers that I knew it’d be close.” Homan, the two-time defending champion, also lost to New Brunswick’s Sylvie Robichaud 6-5 in evening play and sits in a tie for fourth spot with Horgan at 6-4. Lawton, who also dumped Robichaud 9-4 earlier in the day, has sole possession of third at 7-3. Ontario’s Julie Hastings (5-5), Nova Scotia’s Mary-

Team Alberta skip Val Sweeting makes a shot during a afternoon draw against team Canada at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Moose Jaw, Sask. Thursday. Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS

Anne Arsenault (5-6), Birt (4-6), Heather Strong of Newfoundland and Labrador (4-7), are all eliminated from playoff contention as only the top four teams at the end of round-robin play advance. Robichaud is 10th in the 12-team field at 3-7. Quebec’s Lauren Mann is next at 3-8 and B.C.’s Patti Knezevic is last at 1-10. Regardless of the results in the last two draws, B.C. will finish last in the round robin as Quebec and

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THE ICE THIS WEEK IN REBELS HISTORY Red Deer Rebels forward Scott Doucet sniped his 10th goal of the Scott season in a Doucet 5-3 win over the visiting Regina Pats on Feb. 16 of 2007. For Doucet, his contribution was the continuation of a mildly hot streak which started a week earlier with a twogoal performance against the Chilliwack Bruins. He also connected in a 4-2 loss at Medicine Hat a day later and scored against Regina while skating on the Rebels’ top line with Brandon Sutter and Kirill Starkov. “I’ve kind of found the jump in my step I’d been looking for,” said Doucet, who was acquired from the Prince Albert Raiders Jan. 1. “I wasn’t scoring for the longest time and I was getting down on myself. But as soon as I kind of broke the ice I got some extra confidence and it’s kept me going.”

WHO’S HOT Kelowna Rockets D Josh Morrissey has garnered at least one point in each of the Josh last nine games, Morrissey scoring four goals and adding six assists in the span dating back to Jan. 30. The Calgary native and Winnipeg Jets first-round draft pick —13th overall — in 2013 is expected to turn pro next season.

WHO’S A SPECIALIST Kamloops Blazers rookie C Jake Kryski has sniped four shootout goals this season. Jake The 16-yearKryski old Vancouver product has collected 19 regulation-time points, including eight goals, in 52 games.

HE SAID IT “There are less variables when you’re at home. A hotel breakfast is not the best Zane compared to Jones a breakfast at home. You prepare in a similar way but with everything moved up a few hours. I will get a good breakfast in. I won’t eat pasta or rice or chicken. I’ll probably have some eggs. Noon is different. But it’s a hockey game. I can’t complain.” — Vancouver Giants forward and Olds product Zane Jones, to Steve Ewen of the Vancouver Province, in regards to his pregame meal plan prior to Wednesday’s rare noon start against the visiting Moose Jaw Warriors.

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Ward without equal in Rebels net BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR He owns most of the Red Deer Rebels regular-season goaltending records and, most importantly, a healthy majority of the team’s post-season marks. Fitting, since Cam Ward is hands-down the premier puckstopper in franchise history. The Sherwood Park product was a fourth-round pick of the Rebels in the 1999 WHL bantam draft, a virtual steal considering fellow netminders Brenden Cuthbert, Ryan Cyr and Aaron Sorochan were all taken in the second round and none came close to matching Ward’s major junior and ensuing NHL success. As the last line of defence on a powerhouse Red Deer squad, Ward was the losing goaltender in each of the 2002 and 2003 WHL championship series, but single-handedly led an offensively-challenged Rebels team to the Eastern Conference final in ‘04, his semifinal performance against the Moose Jaw Warriors being one for the ages. During his three seasons in Red Deer, Ward posted respective goals-against averages of 2.27, 2.10 and 2.05, along with save percentages of .911, .920 and .926. He owns a franchise playoff mark — that may never be broken — of 4,109 postseason minutes played and his other playoff records include 38 wins and eight shutouts. Ward so impressed the Carolina Hurricanes pro scouts that the team selected him in the first round — 25th overall — of the 2002 NHL entry draft, and just under four years later he back-stopped the ‘Canes during a successful Stanley Cup run that also earned him the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP. Now 30, Ward has been linked to several trade rumours in recent years but is well into his 10th season with Carolina. Ward, a two-time WHL Eastern Conference all-star and the Del Wilson Trophy recipient as the league’s top goalie in 2004, is one of five Rebels netminders who were in the elite category among their peers since the inception of the franchise in 1992, the others being: Patrik Bartosak — Just a year removed from the WHL ranks, the Czech Republic native was selected by the Rebels in the 2011 Canadian Hockey League import draft and was an instant hit. His rookie season ended early due to injury, with Bartosak appearing in only 25 games but

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Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward, right, stops a shot next to San Jose Sharks’ James Sheppard (15) and Hurricanes defenseman Tim Gleason (6) during an NHL game Feb. 7, 2015, in San Jose, Calif. Ward owns many of the Red Deer Rebels goaltending records and is considered the premier puck-stopper in franchise history. showing signs of stardom while posting a GAA of 2.74 and a save percentage of .915. That, of course, was just the start of a wildly successful stint with the Rebels. His prime-time stats in the 2012-13 campaign were 2.36 and .935 to go with 33 wins and five shutouts and resulted in the 19-year-old being named CHL goaltender of the year. He didn’t perform to the same standards as an overage netminder through the first half of last season, but came on strong during the later months and still managed a GAA of 2.80 and a sparkling .924 save percentage with a non-playoff team. Bartosak, a fifth-round draft pick of the Los Angeles Kings in 2013, joined the Manchester Monarchs of the AHL last spring and posted a 3-1-0 record with a 1.75 GAA and save percentage of .941 in four games. This season with the Monarchs, he is 8-6-3 with a line of 2.27 and .916. James Reimer — The Manitoba product was under-appreciated during his time with the Rebels despite never registering a GAA over 2.81 and a save percentage lower than .910 during three seasons on the job. Injuries limited him to 30

games in his final season with Red Deer, 2007-08, but he was playing pro hockey a year later with Reading of the ECHL and by 2010 was with the Toronto Maple Leafs — who drafted him in 2006 — on a full-time basis. ‘Under-appreciated’ might be a term that fits Reimer these days as the goaltender has been a target of criticism from media and fans alike as the Leafs have made the playoffs just once since he joined the club and are currently experiencing an historic free-fall. Shane Bendera — The only member of the Rebels ‘top-five stoppers club’ not playing pro hockey these days, Bendera will always be remembered as the man between the pipes during the club’s 2000-01 Memorial Cup championship season. From Edmonton, Bendera joined the Rebels in 1999 and won 31 games while recording a 3.03 GAA and .895 save percentage that season. He raised his vital stats to 2.49 and .902 — with five shutouts — the following season and racked up 32 regular-season victories as the Rebels went all the way. He was particularly strong in the WHL playoffs and was honoured as the top post-season performer following the league

championship series win over Portland. Chosen by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the sixth round of the 2000 NHL entry draft, Bendera’s pro career, which ended in 2004, consisted of 70 games in the ECHL and UHL. Darcy Kuemper — Acquired by the Rebels from the Spokane Chiefs in 2008, the Saskatoon native appeared in 55 games with the Rebels in the ‘08-09 season and won 21 times while accumulating three shutouts and a GAA of 2.96 and save percentage of .898. He posted 24 victories with three goose eggs the following season, and then came on strong during his final winter in Red Deer, fashioning a marvellous 45-12-5 win-loss record to go with a team-record 13 shutouts — tying a WHL single-season record — a 1.86 GAA and .933 save percentage. The Rebels were ousted in the second round of the playoffs, but Kuemper went on to win the WHL and CHL goalie of the year awards. Drafted by the Minnesota Wild in 2009, Kuemper has appeared in 87 games with the NHL club since the 2012-13 season. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate. com

Nogier feels the nostalgia in Saskatoon Red Deer Rebels defence- er a big hug. But it’ll be all seriman Nelson Nogier was feel- ous on the ice.” ing the love as he prepared for Nogier, a Saskatoon native, Wednesday’s game against his admitted to Nugent-Bowman old team. that he circled the game on his The Saskatoon Blades wel- calendar on the same day he comed the Winniwas dealt. peg Jets prospect, “I’m extremely exwho along with forcited. It’s a road trip ward Austin AdamI’ve been looking son was dealt to the forward to for quite Rebels in December some time now,” he for a first- and secsaid in a phone interond-round bantam view. “It’s going to be draft pick and wingnice to get back. er Mason McCarty, “It’s going to be with a ceremonial different being on the faceoff prior to the other side of the specRebels-Blades contrum. I was with the test as the SaskTel Blades since I was GREG Centre. drafted at 14.” MEACHEM The faceoff also Blades first-year featured Nogier’s GM/head coach Bob long-time teammate Woods told NugentBrett Stovin, who Bowman that he opened the scoring in the game didn’t embrace the notion of won 4-3 by the Rebels. trading Nogier, a fourth-round “We’ve been pretty close over pick of the Jets in last year’s the years,” Stovin told Daniel NHL entry draft, but the Rebels Nugent-Bowman of the Saska- made him an offer he couldn’t toon StarPhoenix Tuesday. “The refuse. first time he was up here (as a “He’s a great kid. We hated full-time player) was the Memo- to see him go,” Woods said. “It rial Cup year. We got to know was one of those things I felt each other pretty quick being made sense for everybody inyoung guys together. volved. He was a big part of this “I’m sure we’ll give each oth- organization for the time he was

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here. People should acknowledge that.” For his part, Nogier suggested that leaving his hometown team relieved himself of the pressure of being the face of the franchise following a September trade that sent Russian star forward Nikita Scherbak to the Everett Silvertips. “You live away from home and you get away from the distractions I find,” said Nogier. “You’re isolated on the topic of hockey. It’s a little more easy to focus.” ● Brendan Ranford, the nephew of former NHL goaltender Bill Ranford and grandson of Red Deer resident Bill Ranford Sr., made his NHL debut Thursday with the Dallas Stars. Ranford got the call with Stars winger Travis Moen on injured reserve and Ales Hemsky still questionable with an injury. Ranford, who spends part of his summers in Red Deer, is the second-leading scorer for the Texas Stars with 13 goals and 23 assists in 50 games, and is the only player to appear in every game for Texas this season. Just notes: Kelowna Rockets forward Leon Draisaitl is the WHL player of the week for the period ending February 15.

Draisaitl collected nine points (2g,7a), while posting a plus-4 rating in four games to help lead the Rockets to a 3-1-0-0 record over that span . . . Woods wasn’t impressed with his team’s late collapse in Wednesday’s 4-3 loss to visiting Red Deer. “It’s just sitting back. When you sit back against a good hockey team and let them play, they’re going to take advantage of it,” he said. “It was too many guys trying to get away with too little as possible,” added the Blades bench boss, who watched his club give up two late goals in the loss. “That doesn’t work. You have to pay the price.” . . . Moose Jaw Warriors head coach Tim Hunter played many games in Vancouver’s Pacific Coliseum during his NHL career and doesn’t remember the facility looking as run down as is currently the case. “I’ve played so many games in here,” Hunter, a veteran of 815 NHL games, told Steve Ewen of the Vancouver Province following Wednesday’s 3-2 overtime loss to the host Giants. “It’s a shame it’s not in as good a shape as it used to be.” gmeachem@reddeeradvocate. com

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RDC splits with rival Olds College Broncos BY DANNY RODE SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE Kings 123 Broncos 70 The Red Deer College Kings are getting ready for the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference men’s basketball playoffs and it couldn’t be more obvious. The Olds Broncos got a taste of where the Kings are, both mentally and physically, and it wasn’t to their liking as the RDC squad rolled to a 123-70 victory before a standing room only crowd at RDC Friday. “We came in looking at the fact we have four games remaining before the playoffs and every game from here on out is like a playoff game,” said Kings guard JP LeBlanc, who was named the RDC player of the game with 20 points, five rebounds and four assists. “Olds came in on fire and our goal was to make a statement to the league. Now we have to make sure we don’t let up Saturday as they’ll come out stronger for sure.” The teams meet again tonight at Olds with the women tipping off at 6 p.m. “That was playoff style basketball and it’s the right time to do it,” said Kings head coach Clayton Pottinger. “We really competed ... It was a complete game ... We executed the game plan better than we have all season.” The Kings did fall behind 9-5 early as the Broncos came out red hot, but once the RDC squad got into an rhythm offensively the game changed completely in their favour. The RDC squad led 33-20 after a quarter and 66-41 at the half. They upped the margin to 93-55 at three quarters. Although they scored al-

most at will, their defence was as impressive. “We prepped all week to defend and I believe that’s what won us the game,” said LeBlanc. “We have good players, who know how to put the ball in the hoop, but our motto is defend and get layups. We knew they have a strong offence and we counted with a strong defence.” The Broncos are the highest scoring team in the league, backed by strong three-point shooting. They take 27 threepoint shots per game and hit 10. On the other side the Kings are the best defensive team in the league. “Our defence gave up 20 and 21 points in the first two quarters, but we held them to 14 points in the third quarter and 15 in the fourth,” said Pottinger. “They can score, but we did a good job of keying in on their shooters and preventing some of that.” “They like to run a lot of high ball screens and space out their shooters,” said LeBlanc. “Our basic goal was to play the top with two men and allow the rest to close out on their outside shooters.” The Kings also got a strong performance from their inside players. Tyler Wise had 20 points and eight rebounds, Justin Jarvis 14 points and 12 boards, Brian Prenoslo 16 points and two rebounds and four assists and Matt Mateur 16 points and six rebounds. “The inside guys are starting to grind it out defensively,” said Pottinger. “It’s a bonus to get the offence but when you have those guys rebounding and scoring inside they’re tough to handle.” Pottinger was able to use all 12 men on his bench. “At one time we have five

bench players on the court, including two guys just out of high school and our execution and intensity didn’t drop a bit,” said Pottinger. Benny Bankazo added 12 points for the Kings while Kaleel Faiz had 20 points and Philip Jalalpoor 14 for Olds. The Kings ran their record to 17-4 and will wrap up first place in the South with one more win. Fourth-place Olds is 13-8 and need a win to make the playoffs. Broncos 65 Queens 41 The RDC Queens may have dropped a 65-41 decision to the Broncos, but they continue to play inspired basketball. In fact, when Olds took sixfoot-one Renetha Burton, a fourth-year post player from Phoenix, out of the game in the third quarter the Queens played even-up with the higher ranked Broncos. “We showed, even with (American Danesia) Williamson back in the game, we can play and hang with them,” said Queens head coach Ken King. The Queens trailed 41-16 at the half, but outscored the Broncos 25-24 in the second half. “We work hard and no matter what the score, even if we’re ahead or behind by 20 we work hard for four quarters,” King added. “The girls deserve all the credit in the world for never giving up. “One thing about our team is that we don’t necessarily drop off from eight to 10. Our bench players have been better than some of the other team’s bench players.” Morgan Dool led the Queens with 14 points and six rebounds while Dedra Janvier added seven points and six boards. Desirae Paterson added seven rebounds and Ken-

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Red Deer College Queen Kennedy Burgess fights her way through Olds College Broncos Melanie Thera and Ashley Bodie (10) during action between the two teams Thursday at Red Deer College. nedy Burgess had six points and eight rebounds. Williamson, who is a fourthyear guard from San Diego, Calif., had 22 points, five rebounds and four assists for Olds. Burton had 10 points and

Melanie Thera 20 rebounds. Danny Rode is a retired Advocate reporter, who can be reached at drode@reddeeradvocate.com. His work can also be seen at www.rdc.ab.ca/athleticsblog

Wild NBA trade deadline more fun for some It was around the time that Adrian who went from being buried in PhoeWojnarowski tweeted “Good lord,” his nix to being slightly less buried in Milhome office presumably full of smoke waukee. Ennis will also be coached by and small fires, that the NBA trade hall of fame-bound point guard Jason deadline passed into the stage of a par- Kidd, who once traded himself out of ty at which people start jumping fully Brooklyn when he was already a coach. clothed into the swimming pool, or just Good luck to all. taking off their pants. In Brooklyn, by the way, Wojnarowski is Yahoo’s Kevin Garnett was at the tail ace basketball insider, end of his gigantic hall of who has seen it all, and fame career, and largely for knows rather a lot of it, reasons of sentimentality he and even he seemed mowas sent back to Minnesota, mentarily overwhelmed not even a year after helping by the flurry of movement. to knock out the Raptors in a Raptors general managGame 7. Maybe he can teach er Masai Ujiri half-joked Andrew Wiggins more about that he had to make sure basketball. his team didn’t accidenAlso, The Associated Press tally get involved. in Minnesota reported that And when the party not only were the TimberBRUCE was over, it was difficult wolves repatriating Garnett, ARTHUR to even assess which piecthey were interested in a twoes of furniture had been year extension. He’s made moved, and where they about $315 million in his had gone. Approximately 19-year career, and has said eight dozen point guards he would like to buy the Timwere exchanged, because half the berwolves one day. league has extra point guards spilling Leaving aside the fact that NBA out of their pockets. Big men moved franchises cost over half a billion withall over, too. All this and more hap- out even trying, at least whatever Garpened in the space of about an hour nett makes from this extension can be and a half, and even NBA players were considered sweat equity. tweeting their bewilderment. EveryThere was more, of course. About thing, as a great man once said, was 8 per cent of the league got traded, happening. which was the most in league history. Young point guards? Yes. Old point General managers danced on tables, guards? Sure. Forgotten point guards? and set fire to the rug. Yep. Slovenian, Italian, and Russian And yet, the power structure may point guards. Indeed. There was even not have changed very much, since for a Canadian point guard, Tyler Ennis, the most part the best teams in the

league stood around and watched while the middle class swapped cars and electronics and vacation homes. Sure, Oklahoma City got a little better, Portland got a little better, Houston got a little better. Miami, who added point guard Goran Dragic, made itself a tougher first-round out, which could come back to haunt the idle Raptors. Oh, and the most regrettable contract Masai Ujiri ever signed, the $44 million given to comedy troupe member JaVale McGee, wound up getting shipped from Denver to Philadelphia. The worst team, though, decided it needed a bigger shovel. The Philadelphia 76ers are taking tanking into strange and scientific new places in the NBA, and it apparently doesn’t stop. Thursday, the 76ers traded point guard Michael Carter-Williams, the 2014 rookie of the year, for a protected Lakers first-round pick, with which the Sixers will presumably try to draft a rookie of the year. Also, the Sixers traded promising 2014 second-rounder K.J. McDaniels, a walking advertisement for Philadelphia’s strategy of hoarding second-round picks like an erratic billionaire stores his own urine, for . . . a future second-round pick, and a young man named Isaiah Canaan. They absorbed McGee, a walking GIF machine and a man whose contract is the stuff of sad sighs, without blinking. The 76ers play hard, monitor their players like they’re starring in Gattaca, and have pushed their rebuild so far down the road that you shouldn’t be surprised when whiz-kid general

manager Sam Hinkie owns every firstrounder in the 2047 draft. They have drafted players who were hurt, and had to wait to play. They have traded useful players for draft picks, and good players for draft picks, and probably office supplies for draft picks. The 76ers are stretching the boundaries of the NBA’s incentive system, and are treating players the way Game of Thrones treats beloved characters. Nobody is safe. Sports is becoming a scientific pursuit in some circles, and there are divisions of opinion over whether Hinkie’s extreme approach is genius, or a scam. As with many long-range plans, it will take rather a long time to find out. All this added up to the underrated part of following sports: The transactional show. Players getting traded means possibility, even if the possibility doesn’t always pan out, and it’s irresistible. TSN and Sportsnet will once again mount their high school musical-sized NHL trade deadline productions this year — I will have a small part on the TSN side — and we’ll once again get to find out whether hockey’s hard cap and its inexplicable plethora of notrade clauses will strangle movement this time. Whether it does or not, the show must go on. The NBA, meanwhile, went fizzy, went crazy, and wound up passed out on the lawn. There may be hangovers to come, in Philadelphia above all. But now, wasn’t that fun? Bruce Arthur is an award winning sports columnist with the Toronto Star

of the AHL in 2013-14 and Ulanski with the Colorado Eagles of the ECHL in 2013-14. The key for the Generals will be to step on the Chiefs early and not let them continue with their positive momentum. “You never want to give your opposition life, to give them confidence against you,” said McInnis. “We certainly have had our fair share of success against them this regular season, so you want to reinforce that the results are going to be the same in the post-season.” Game 2 of the series goes on Satur-

day in Fort Saskatchewan at 7:30 p.m., Game 3 is Feb. 27 in Eckville at 8:30 p.m., Game 4 on Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. in Fort Saskatchewan. If needed, Game 5 is March 6 in Eckville at 8:30 p.m., Game 6 is March 7 in Fort Saskatchewan at 8 p.m. and Game 7 will go March 11 in Eckville. ● The Innisfail Eagles take on the Okotoks Drillers in the other semifinal, playing the first two games in Okotoks on Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 5:30 p.m. jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com

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GENERALS: Added to their ranks However, they too have added to their ranks, bringing in a pair of topsix skilled wingers in A.J. Gale and Kevin Ulanski. Both players have bounced around the minor leagues, Gale most recently playing with the Manchester Monarchs

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SCOREBOARD Local Sports ● Junior tennis: U12 and U16 provincials at Red Deer Tennis Club. ● Senior high basketball: Hunting Hills girls/boys tournament, 3 p.m. ● JV basketball: Notre Dame boys tournament. ● Freestyle skiing: Canyon Freestyle Ski Club meet. ● College volleyball: Briercrest at RDC, women at 6 p.m., men to follow. ● WHL: Red Deer at Swift Current, 6 p.m. (The Drive). ● College men’s hockey: Grant MacEwan at RDC, 7 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex. ● AJHL: Okotoks at Olds, 7 p.m. ● Senior AAA hockey: Fort Saskatchewan at Bentley, first game of best-of-seven Chinook/provincial semifinal, 8:30 p.m., Eckville.

Saturday

● Senior high basketball: Hunting Hills girls/boys tournament, 8 a.m. start; girls final at 6:30 p.m., boys final at 8:15 p.m. ● Junior tennis: U12 and U16 provincials at Red Deer Tennis Club. ● JV basketball: Notre Dame boys tournament. ● Freestyle skiing: Canyon Freestyle Ski Club meet. ● Minor midget AAA hockey: Calgary Rangers at Red Deer Aero Equipment, 11:30 a.m., Arena. ● College volleyball: Briercrest at RDC, women at 1 p.m., men to follow. ● Junior women’s hockey playoffs: Calgary Titans at Central Alberta Amazons, 4:15 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex. ● Major bantam girls hockey: Rocky Mountain at Red Deer, 4:30 p.m., Kinsmen B.

● WHL: Red Deer at Regina, 6 p.m. (The Drive). ● Professional bull riding: Canada Touring Pro 2015, 7 p.m., Enmax Centrium. ● AJHL: Whitecourt at Olds, 7 p.m. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Blackfalds at Red Deer, second game of best-of-seven Northern Division semifinal, 8 p.m., Arena. ● Senior AAA hockey: Innisfail at Okotoks, first game of best-of-seven Chinook/provincial semifinal, 8 p.m.; Bentley at Fort Saskatchewan, first game of best-of-seven Chinook/provincial semifinal, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday ● Freestyle skiing: Canyon Freestyle Ski Club meet. ● Junior tennis: U12 and U16 provincials at Red Deer Tennis Club. ● Bantam AA hockey playoffs: Wheatland at Red Deer Steel Kings, noon, Arena. ● Major bantam girls hockey: Calgary Rangers at Red Deer, 12:45 p.m., Kinsmen B. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Red Deer at Blackfalds, third game of best-of-seven Northern Division semifinal, 3:30 p.m. ● Men’s basketball: Grandview vs. Carstar, Henry’s Eavestroughing vs. Triple A Batteries, Rusty Chuckers vs. Johns Manville, 4:15 p.m.; Orangemen vs. NWS, Wells Furniture vs. Lacombe All Sports Cresting, Alken Basin vs. Silver Spurs, 5:30 p.m.; all games at Lindsay Thurber. ● Senior AAA hockey: Innisfail at Okotoks, second game of best-of-seven Chinook/provincial semifinal, 5 p.m. ● Midget AA hockey playoffs: Airdrie at Olds, 5:45 p.m.

Basketball

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB Memphis 39 14 .736 — Houston 36 17 .679 3 Dallas 36 20 .643 4 San Antonio 34 19 .642 5 New Orleans 27 26 .509 12 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Portland 36 17 .679 — Oklahoma City 29 25 .537 7 Denver 20 33 .377 16 Utah 19 34 .358 17

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11 42 .208 Pacific Division W L Pct 42 9 .824 35 19 .648 29 25 .537 18 34 .346 13 40 .245

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Friday’s Games Indiana at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. New Orleans at Orlando, 5 p.m. Toronto at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m. Chicago at Detroit, 5:30 p.m. Miami at New York, 5:30 p.m. Phoenix at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Cleveland at Washington, 6 p.m. Houston at Dallas, 6:30 p.m. Denver at Milwaukee, 6:30 p.m. Portland at Utah, 7 p.m. Boston at Sacramento, 8 p.m. San Antonio at Golden State, 8:30 p.m. Brooklyn at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m.

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Manitoba N.L. New Brunswick Yukon Nova Scotia N.W.T. Nunavut P.E.I.

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GA 179 163 184 213 162 239

Pt 77 73 69 60 58 42

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF x-Kelowna 58 45 9 3 1 262 Victoria 58 32 22 3 1 203 Vancouver 58 25 30 1 2 168 Kamloops 59 22 31 3 3 171 Prince George 60 23 33 2 2 175

GA 145 179 199 222 252

Pt 94 68 53 50 50

CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL 59 37 19 1 2 57 34 18 1 4 57 30 18 4 5 58 29 27 1 1 58 26 26 4 2 57 18 33 3 3

U.S. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF GA x-Everett 57 35 16 3 3 202 152 Portland 57 33 20 1 3 210 184 Seattle 57 29 21 3 4 162 158 Spokane 56 27 25 3 1 159 172 Tri-City 58 26 29 0 3 155 185 z-league title; y-conference title;d-division leader; x-clinched playoff berth.

Pt 76 70 65 58 55

Wednesday’s results Vancouver 3 Moose Jaw 2 (OT) Red Deer 4 Saskatoon 3 Kelowna 11 Kamloops 4

G 22 17 27 22 17 7 17 11 11 9 16 3 7 2 1 4 4 3 5 0 1 0 0 0

A 33 36 22 23 23 33 22 20 20 15 5 15 8 13 14 10 9 10 5 4 2 2 1 1

Pts 55 53 49 45 40 40 39 31 31 24 21 18 15 15 15 14 13 13 10 4 3 2 1 1

PIM 10 51 47 40 25 30 35 55 56 15 67 49 22 61 49 51 38 26 15 4 14 30 0 0

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JV BASKETBALL The Notre Dame Cougars closed out their regular-season schedule Wednesday with a 67-25 win over the Stettler Wildcats and will head into the Feb. 27-28 zone championship tournament as the top seed. Kamyrn Henderson led the Cougars with 18 points, Sarah Koopmans chipped in with 13 and Eryka Andasol was named Notre Dame player of the game. Mykayla Torgerson scored a team-high eight points for the ‘Cats. Later, the Notre Dame boys carved out an 86-23 victory over Stettler, getting 18 points from Levi Kisslinger and 14 from Beko Wande. Keegan St. Denis and Shayne Skelton each had six points in a losing cause. Host Notre Dame will face Sturgeon in the Junior Cougar Classic tournament Friday at 6:30 p.m.

Trevor Cox, MH Cole Sanford, MH Tim McGauley, Bra Nick Merkley, Kel Rourke Chartier, Kel Oliver Bjorkstrand, Por Cole Ully, Kam Adam Tambellini, CAL Austin Carroll, Vic Connor Rankin, CAL Jack Rodewald, MJ Nikita Scherbak, Eve Jaedon Descheneau, Koo Jansen Harkins, PG Tyson Baillie, Kel Adam Helewka, Spo Chase De Leo, Por Luke Philp, Koo Matt Needham, Kam Brayden Point, MJ Carson Stadnyk, Eve

G 23 46 34 17 46 40 28 40 33 27 27 23 25 18 34 30 29 23 20 23 22

A 71 40 46 62 32 38 47 28 35 41 41 45 42 48 30 34 35 39 42 38 38

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts Montreal 58 37 16 5 79 Tampa Bay 60 36 18 6 78 Detroit 56 32 14 10 74 Boston 57 28 20 9 65 Florida 57 26 19 12 64 Ottawa 56 23 23 10 56 Toronto 58 23 30 5 51 Buffalo 58 17 37 4 38

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Pts 94 86 80 79 78 78 75 68 68 68 68 68 67 66 64 64 64 62 62 61 60

GF 154 195 163 150 141 159 162 108

GA 165 141 147 146 170 173 155 154

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts Nashville 58 39 13 6 84 St. Louis 57 37 16 4 78 Chicago 58 35 18 5 75 Winnipeg 60 30 20 10 70 Minnesota 57 29 21 7 65 Dallas 58 27 23 8 62 Colorado 58 24 23 11 59

GF 177 179 174 166 158 181 150

GA 137 141 134 162 154 185 165

Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 58 35 16 7 77 170 164 Vancouver 57 33 21 3 69 163 151 Calgary 58 32 22 4 68 168 150 San Jose 60 30 22 8 68 170 172 Los Angeles 57 27 18 12 66 159 151 Arizona 58 20 31 7 47 131 194 Edmonton 59 17 32 10 44 139 199 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Wednesday’s Games Detroit 3, Chicago 2, SO Edmonton 4, Boston 3, SO Ottawa 4, Montreal 2 Minnesota 3, Calgary 2, OT Los Angeles 4, Colorado 1 Tampa Bay 4, Anaheim 1

Saturday’s Games N.Y. Islanders at Washington, 10:30 a.m. Nashville at Philadelphia, 11 a.m. Winnipeg at Toronto, 5 p.m. Columbus at Montreal, 5 p.m. Florida at Ottawa, 5 p.m. Carolina at New Jersey, 5 p.m. Anaheim at Edmonton, 5 p.m. Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 6 p.m. Detroit at Dallas, 6 p.m. Tampa Bay at Arizona, 6 p.m. Los Angeles vs. San Jose 8 p.m.

Scoring GP 56 56 50 57 57 57 57 51 57 57 47 48 57 55 57 26 43 53 48 45 36 24 17 20

GF 193 178 176 163 155 149 126 127

Friday’s Games Vancouver at New Jersey, 5 p.m. Toronto at Carolina, 5 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Buffalo, 5 p.m. Boston at St. Louis, 6 p.m. Colorado at Chicago, 6:30 p.m. Anaheim at Calgary, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

Saturday’s games Red Deer at Regina, 6 p.m. Prince Albert at Swift Current, 6 p.m. Brandon at Saskatoon, 6:05 p.m. Everett at Seattle, 7:05 p.m. Moose Jaw at Prince George, 8 p.m. Lethbridge at Portland, 8 p.m. Kamloops at Vancouver, 8 p.m. Kootenay at Spokane, 8:05 p.m. Calgary at Tri-City, 8:05 p.m. Kelowna at Victoria, 8:05 p.m.

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Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts N.Y. Islanders 59 39 19 1 79 N.Y. Rangers 56 34 16 6 74 Washington 59 32 17 10 74 Pittsburgh 58 32 17 9 73 Philadelphia 58 24 23 11 59 Columbus 56 26 27 3 55 New Jersey 57 22 26 9 53 Carolina 56 20 29 7 47

Thursday’s Games Vancouver 5, N.Y. Rangers 4, SO Buffalo 3, Philadelphia 2, SO Florida 3, Montreal 2, SO N.Y. Islanders 5, Nashville 2 Columbus 2, Pittsburgh 1 Washington 5, Winnipeg 1 San Jose 5, Dallas 2

Friday’s games Red Deer at Swift Current, 6 p.m. Brandon at Prince Albert, 6 p.m. Saskatoon at Regina, 6 p.m. Edmonton at Kootenay, 7 p.m. Moose Jaw at Kamloops, 8 p.m. Vancouver at Portland, 8 p.m. Calgary at Spokane, 8:05 p.m. Kelowna at Victoria, 8:30 p.m. Lethbridge at Seattle, 8:35 p.m. Tri-City at Everett, 8:35 p.m.

WHL Scoring Leaders

Canada Games 2015 Canada Winter Games Medal Standings PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Medal standings from the 2015 Canada Winter Games: Province/Territory G S B Total Quebec 26 19 23 68 Ontario 18 11 10 39 B.C. 9 14 11 34 Alberta 7 14 11 32 Saskatchewan 3 5 7 15

GF 230 239 194 193 167 166

Medicine Hat Calgary Red Deer Kootenay Edmonton Lethbridge

MP GA SO GAA Svs Sv% Toth 2628 127 1 2.90 1149 .900 Burman 773 42 0 3.26 315 .882 *Martin 1068 73 0 4.10 576 .888 * Includes stats with former team

Saturday’s Games Oklahoma City at Charlotte, 5 p.m. New Orleans at Miami, 5:30 p.m. Phoenix at Chicago, 6 p.m. Toronto at Houston, 6 p.m. Sacramento at L.A. Clippers, 8 p.m.

Seung-Yul Noh George McNeill Carl Pettersson Cameron Tringale Charlie Beljan Andres Gonzales Harris English Davis Love III Luke Guthrie Andrew Svoboda Carlos Sainz Jr Jonathan Randolph Hudson Swafford Kevin Streelman Ken Duke Kenny Perry Kevin Na Kyle Reifers John Senden Gary Woodland Jimmy Walker Chris Stroud Jon Curran Jason Gore Camilo Villegas Brandt Snedeker Keegan Bradley Derek Ernst Chesson Hadley Scott Langley Spencer Levin Adam Hadwin Andrew Putnam Cameron Wilson Brendan Steele Troy Merritt John Peterson Shawn Stefani Tom Hoge Scott Verplank Steven Bowditch Russell Henley Rory Sabbatini Michael Thompson Vaughn Taylor Martin Flores Tim Wilkinson Chad Campbell Blayne Barber Fabian Gomez Bernd Wiesberger Justin Leonard Robert Streb Robert Allenby Francesco Molinari Jeff Overton

Pt 92 67 59 51 49 37

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Thursday’s Games Oklahoma City 104, Dallas 89 San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, late

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GA 179 181 185 215 205 242

25 GB — 8 14 24 30

Wednesday’s Games No games scheduled

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WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF x-Brandon 58 43 9 4 2 267 Regina 56 30 19 4 3 205 Swift Current 57 27 25 1 4 173 Moose Jaw 58 23 30 4 1 166 Prince Albert 58 23 32 2 1 164 Saskatoon 57 17 37 2 1 164

Sunday’s games Medicine Hat at Edmonton, 1 p.m. Lethbridge at Everett, 5:05 p.m.

Golf PGA-Northern Trust Thursday At The Riviera Country Club Los Angeles Purse: $6.7 million Yardage: 7,349; Par: 71 (35-36) Partial First Round (a-amateur) Retief Goosen 32-34 Vijay Singh 34-32 Nick Watney 30-36 James Hahn 32-34 Daniel Summerhays 34-32 Derek Fathauer 33-33 Carlos Ortiz 31-36 Justin Thomas 33-35 Alex Cejka 31-37 Geoff Ogilvy 32-36 William McGirt 35-33 Pat Perez 32-37 Jordan Spieth 31-38 Brendon Todd 33-36 Morgan Hoffmann 36-33 Ryan Moore 35-34 Graham DeLaet 35-35 K.J. Choi 33-37 Hideki Matsuyama 33-37 Scott Stallings 35-35 J.B. Holmes 36-34 Michael Putnam 34-36 Paul Casey 35-35 Tony Finau 33-37 Alex Prugh 33-37 Danny Lee 36-34 Padraig Harrington 35-35 Angel Cabrera 36-34 Bubba Watson 35-35 Dustin Johnson 33-37 Matt Every 35-35 Matt Jones 35-35 Jason Kokrak 35-36 Gonzalo Fdez-Castano 35-36 Ricky Barnes 35-36 Sergio Garcia 35-36 Fred Couples 35-36 Charl Schwartzel 36-35 Sang-Moon Bae 36-35 D.A. Points 33-38 Jhonattan Vegas 35-36 Erik Compton 33-38 Justin Hicks 36-35 Brian Stuard 36-35 Bryce Molder 34-37 Billy Hurley III 34-37 Charles Howell III 33-38 Jim Furyk 35-36

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National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 36 17 .679 — Brooklyn 21 31 .404 14 Boston 20 31 .392 15 Philadelphia 12 41 .226 24 New York 10 43 .189 26 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 43 11 .796 — Washington 33 21 .611 10 Charlotte 22 30 .423 20 Miami 22 30 .423 20 Orlando 17 39 .304 27 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 34 20 .630 — Cleveland 33 22 .600 1 Milwaukee 30 23 .566 3 Detroit 21 33 .389 13 Indiana 21 33 .389 13

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Thursday’s summaries Sharks 5, Stars 2 First Period 1. San Jose, Vlasic 7 (Couture, Pavelski) 3:24. Penalties — Roussel Dal (fighting) 11:12, Burns SJ (fighting) 11:12, Fiddler Dal (roughing) 13:42. Second Period 2. San Jose, Desjardins 4 (Hertl, Tierney) 3:38. 3. San Jose, Desjardins 5 (Braun, Hertl) 6:14. 4. Dallas, Daley 15 (Ja. Benn, Spezza) 8:00 (pp). Penalties — Thornton SJ (tripping) 7:25, Garbutt Dal (elbowing) 13:23. Third Period 5. Dallas, Cole 16 (Ja. Benn, Daley) 17:44. 6. San Jose, Marleau 12 (Sheppard) 18:55 (en). 7. San Jose, Wingels 12 (Pavelski, Dillon) 19:06 (en). Penalties — Hannan SJ (hooking) 6:57, Braun SJ (holding) 9:29. Shots on goal San Jose 11 13 4 — 28 Dallas 10 14 15 — 39 Goal — San Jose: Niemi (W, 24-14-7); Dallas: Lehtonen (L, 25-13-8). Power plays (goal-chances) — San Jose: 0-2; Dallas: 1-3. Sabres 3, Flyers 2 (SO) First Period 1. Buffalo, Deslauriers 5 (Flynn, Ristolainen) 4:41. 2. Philadelphia, White 1 (Coburn, B. Schenn) 7:23. Penalties — Voracek Pha (high-sticking) 9:38. Second Period 3. Buffalo, Gionta 6 (Mitchell, Moulson) :38. 4. Philadelphia, Voracek 19 (Simmonds, Couturier) 8:45 (pp). Penalties — Girgensons Buf (interference) 7:41, Ennis Buf (goaltender interference) 9:52, Stewart Buf (roughing) 19:46. Third Period No Scoring. Penalties — B. Schenn Pha (tripping) 1:13, Mitchell Buf (roughing) 3:25, Giroux Pha (roughing) 3:25, Stewart Buf (hooking) 10:06, Schultz Pha (tripping) 19:02. Overtime No Scoring. Penalties — None. Shootout — Buffalo wins 2-1 Buffalo : Gionta goal, Girgensons miss, Ennis miss, Flynn goal. Philadelphia : Voracek goal, Giroux miss, Simmonds miss, Couturier miss. Shots on goal Buffalo 6 11 12 3 — 32 Philadelphia 6 16 12 4 — 38 Goal — Buffalo: Neuvirth (W, 4-15-2); Philadelphia: Emery (LO, 10-10-4). Power plays (goal-chances) — Buffalo: 0-3; Philadelphia: 1-4. Canucks 5, Rangers 4 (SO) First Period 1. NY Rangers, Stepan 11 (St. Louis, Girardi) 11:39. Penalties — Hansen Vcr (tripping) 16:01. Second Period 2. Vancouver, Matthias 14 (Hansen, Kenins) 1:43. 3. NY Rangers, Nash 36 (Brassard, Zuccarello) 11:00.

4. Vancouver, Horvat 8 (Kenins, Hansen) 13:18. Penalties — Burrows Vcr (high-sticking) 14:00, Burrows Vcr (slashing) 14:00, Zuccarello NYR (highsticking) 14:00, Zuccarello NYR (slashing) 14:00, Kenins Vcr (tripping) 16:55. Third Period 5. Vancouver, H. Sedin 11 (Clendening, D. Sedin) 3:55 (pp). 6. NY Rangers, St. Louis 16 (Stepan, Hagelin) 5:03. 7. NY Rangers, Hagelin 13 (Girardi) 5:24. 8. Vancouver, H. Sedin 12 (Hamhuis, D. Sedin) 18:00. Penalties — Burrows Vcr (fighting) 0:07, Kreider NYR (fighting) 0:07, Burrows Vcr (cross-checking) 0:07, Hayes NYR (hooking) 2:39. Overtime No Scoring. Penalties — None. Shootout — Vancouver wins 2-0 Vancouver : Burrows goal, Vrbata goal. NY Rangers : Zuccarello miss, Stepan miss. Shots on goal Vancouver 5 10 12 1 — 28 NY Rangers 14 12 6 2 — 34 Goal — Vancouver: Miller (W, 27-15-1); NY Rangers: Talbot (LO, 9-5-3). Power plays (goal-chances) — Vancouver: 1-1; NY Rangers: 0-3. Capitals 5, Jets 1 First Period 1. Washington, Carlson 9 (Backstrom, Johansson) 14:10 (pp). 2. Washington, Ovechkin 38 (Alzner, Niskanen) 18:35. Penalties — Scheifele Wpg (tripping) 12:26. Second Period 3. Winnipeg, Enstrom 4 (Ladd, Myers) 11:17. 4. Washington, Backstrom 17 (Green, Brouwer) 13:07 (pp). 5. Washington, Backstrom 18 (Ovechkin, Johansson) 15:47 (pp). Penalties — Alzner Wash (delay of game) 4:29, Wheeler Wpg (tripping) 11:32, Myers Wpg (tripping) 13:07, Pardy Wpg (tripping) 14:33, Wpg Bench (too many men) 15:47, Brouwer Wash (roughing) 17:50. Third Period 6. Washington, Brouwer 17 (unassisted) 13:33 (en-sh). Penalties — Trouba Wpg (tripping) 7:42, Orpik Wash (interference) 12:02. Shots on goal Winnipeg 5 7 8 — 20 Washington 11 12 10 — 33 Goal — Winnipeg: Pavelec (L, 13-13-7); Washington: Holtby (W, 28-12-9). Power plays (goal-chances) — Winnipeg: 0-3; Washington: 3-6. Panthers 3, Canadiens 2 (SO) First Period No Scoring. Penalties — None. Second Period 1. Montreal, Gallagher 14 (Pacioretty, Desharnais) 2:31. 2. Montreal, Gallagher 15 (Subban) 10:32. 3. Florida, Fleischmann 7 (Huberdeau) 11:54. Penalties — Gudbranson Fla (delay of game) 4:55. Third Period 4. Florida, Kampfer 1 (Fleischmann, Upshall) 4:57. Penalties — Petrovic Fla (fighting) 2:55, Tinordi Mtl (fighting) 2:55, Tinordi Mtl (interference) 2:55. Overtime No Scoring. Penalties — None. Shootout — Florida wins 2-1 Florida : Huberdeau miss, Boyes miss, Bjugstad goal, Jokinen miss, Barkov miss, Bolland goal. Montreal : Desharnais miss, Pacioretty goal, Gallagher miss, Subban miss, Plekanec miss, Markov miss. Shots on goal Florida 6 7 6 2 — 21 Montreal 11 16 11 1 — 39 Goal — Florida: Luongo (W, 22-14-10); Montreal: Price (LO, 32-11-3). Power plays (goal-chances) — Florida: 0-1; Montreal: 0-1. Islanders 5, Predators 2 First Period 1. NY Islanders, Strait 2 (Nielsen, Grabner) 1:00. 2. NY Islanders, Boychuk 6 (Leddy, Grabner) 10:10. 3. NY Islanders, Tavares 29 (Leddy, Boychuk) 18:21 (pp). 4. Nashville, Forsberg 20 (Josi, Smith) 19:42. Penalties — Bartley Nash (hooking) 12:14, Hamonic NYI (hooking) 14:28, Gaustad Nash (roughing) 17:23. Second Period 5. Nashville, Neal 21 (Ribeiro, Josi) 16:38. Penalties — Visnovsky NYI (hooking) 0:41, Fisher Nash (holding) 14:09. Third Period 6. NY Islanders, Leddy 8 (McDonald, Martin) 7:02. 7. NY Islanders, Bailey 12 (Tavares, Lee) 8:41. Penalties — Forsberg Nash (hooking) 3:56, Neal Nash (boarding) 17:33, Ribeiro Nash (game misconduct) 17:33, Clutterbuck NYI (cross-checking) 18:46, Ribeiro Nash (misconduct) 20:00. Shots on goal Nashville 17 8 7 — 32 NY Islanders 15 14 11 — 40 Goal — Nashville: Rinne (L, 34-8-2); NY Islanders: Halak (W, 32-12-0). Power plays (goal-chances) — Nashville: 0-3; NY Islanders: 1-5. Blue Jackets 2, Penguins 1 First Period 1. Columbus, Hartnell 14 (Wennberg, Tyutin) 17:43. Penalties — Perron Pgh (high-sticking) 1:03, Adams Pgh (interference) 12:16. Second Period 2. Pittsburgh, Malkin 22 (Martin, Despres) 8:58. Penalties — Boll Clb (roughing) 11:38, Downie Pgh (roughing) 11:38, Crosby Pgh (fighting) 14:10, Dubinsky Clb (fighting) 14:10, Foligno Clb (roughing) 18:34. Third Period 3. Columbus, Dubinsky 7 (Calvert, Tyutin) 17:43 (sh). Penalties — Bennett Pgh (slashing) 8:34, Lapierre Pgh (high-sticking) 8:56, Connauton Clb (tripping) 16:10. Shots on goal Columbus 11 8 11 — 30 Pittsburgh 7 13 10 — 30 Goal — Columbus: McElhinney (W, 10-9-1); Pittsburgh: Fleury (L, 26-13-6). Power plays (goal-chances) — Columbus: 0-4; Pittsburgh: 0-2.

Curling 2015 Scotties Tournament of Hearts MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Standings and results Thursday after draw 16 at the 2015 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, the Canadian women’s curling championship, from Feb. 14-22 at Mosaic Place (all times Eastern): ROUND ROBIN Team (Skip) W L x-Manitoba (Jones) 9 1 x-Alberta (Sweeting) 9 1 x-Saskatchewan (Lawton) 7 3 Northern Ont. (T.Horgan) 6 4 Canada (Homan) 6 4 Ontario (Hastings) 5 5 Nova Scotia (Arsenault) 5 6 P.E.I. (Birt) 4 6 N.L. (Strong) 4 7 N. Brunswick (S.Robichaud) 3 7 Quebec (Mann) 3 8 B.C. (Knezevic) 1 10 x — clinched playoff berth. Wednesday’s results Draw 11 Nova Scotia 9 Manitoba 6 Ontario 7 N.L. 4 Northern Ontario 7 B.C. 5

P.E.I. 10 Quebec 6 Draw 12 Alberta 8 Quebec 6 New Brunswick 8 B.C. 7 (extra end) Nova Scotia 7 Canada 6 Saskatchewan 4 N.L. 2 Draw 13 Northern Ontario 6 Saskatchewan 5 (extra end) Canada 9 P.E.I. 5 Alberta 8 Ontario 5 Manitoba 9 New Brunswick 7 Thursday’s results Draw 14 N.L. 10 B.C. 7 Quebec 8 Nova Scotia 7 Manitoba 10 P.E.I. 3 Northern Ontario 9 Ontario 7 Draw 15 Ontario 8 P.E.I. 6 Manitoba 6 Northern Ontario 3 Saskatchewan 9 New Brunswick 4 Alberta 7 Canada 6 Draw 16 New Brunswick 6 Canada 5 Saskatchewan 9 Alberta 1 Quebec 7 N.L. 5

Nova Scotia 5 B.C. 4 Friday’s games Draw 17, 8 a.m. Alberta vs. Manitoba, Ontario vs. New Brunswick, Northern Ontario vs. Canada, P.E.I. vs. Saskatchewan. End of round robin PLAYOFFS Friday’s games Tiebreakers (if required), TBD One Draw - 1 p.m. Two Draws - 1 and 6 p.m. Three Draws - 1, 6 and 10 p.m. Page Playoffs One vs. Two, 6 p.m. Saturday’s games Page Playoffs Three vs. Four, 9 a.m. Semifinal One-Two Loser vs. Three-Four winner, 2 p.m. Sunday’s games Third Place Semifinal Loser vs. Three-Four Loser, 1 p.m. Championship One-Two Winner vs. Semifinal Winner, 6 p.m.

Transactions Thursday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League DETROIT TIGERS — Agreed to terms with RHPs Angel Nesbitt, Jose Valdez and Drew VerHagen, LHPs Blaine Hardy and Kyle Ryan, C James McCann, INFs Jose Iglesias and Dixon Machado and OFs Wynton Bernard, Daniel Fields and Steven Moya on one-year contracts. KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Agreed to terms with LHP Franklin Morales on a minor league contract. National League LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Agreed to terms with RHP David Aardsma on a minor league contract. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association BOSTON CELTICS — Traded F Tayshaun Prince to Detroit for F Jonas Jerebko and G Gigi Datome. Acquired G Isaiah Thomas from Phoenix for G Marcus Thornton and a 2016 first-round draft pick to Phoenix. DENVER NUGGETS — Traded G Arron Afflalo and F Alonzo Gee to Portland for F Thomas Robinson, F Victor Claver and G Will Barton and a protected 2016 first-round draft pick. Traded C JaVale McGee, a protected 2015 first-round pick and the draft rights for F Chukwudiebere Maduabum to Philadelphia for the draft rights to G Cenk Akyol and cash considerations. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS — Signed F James Michael McAdoo for the remainder of the season.

MIAMI HEAT — Acquired G Goran Dragic and G Zoran Dragic from Phoenix for C Justin Hamilton, F Danny Granger and first-round draft picks in 2017 and 2021. Traded G Norris Cole, F Shawne Williams and C Justin Hamilton to New Orleans for G-F John Salmons. MILWAUKEE BUCKS — Traded G Brandon Knight and G Kendall Marshall and Los Angeles Lakers’ protected 2015 first-round draft pick to Phoenix for G Tyler Ennis and F Miles Plumlee and acquired G Michael Carter-Williams from Philadelphia for draft picks. MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES — Traded F Thaddeus Young to Brooklyn for F-C Kevin Garnett. NEW ORLEANS PELICANS — Traded a protected 2016 second-round pick to Oklahoma City for G Ish Smith, a 2015 protected second-round pick, the rights to F Latavious Williams and cash considerations. Waived G Ish Smith. NEW JERSEY NETS — Traded C Kevin Garnett to Minnesota for F Thaddeus Young. NEW YORK KNICKS — Traded G Pablo Prigioni to Houston for G Alexey Shved and second-round draft picks in 2017 and 2019. OKLAHOMA CITY — Traded G Reggie Jackson to Detroit for G DJ Augustin, F Kyle Singler and a 2019 second-round draft pick and Detroit sent a 2017 second-round pick to Utah. Traded C Kendrick Perkins, F Grant Jerrett, the draft rights to Tibor Pleiss and a protected 2017 first-round pick to Utah for C Enes Kanter and F Steve Novak. SACRAMENTO KINGS — Traded G Ramon Ses-

sions to Washington for G Andre Miller. Women’s National Basketball Association LOS ANGELES SPARKS — Signed G Elina Babkina. FOOTBALL National Football League DALLAS COWBOYS — Signed P Tom Hornsey. NEW YORK GIANTS — Re-signed OL Dallas Reynolds. Canadian Football League SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS — Signed DL John Chick to a contract extension through 2016 season. WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Named Todd Howard defensive line coach. HOCKEY National Hockey League CAROLINA HURRICANES — Reassigned D Michal Jordan to Charlotte (AHL). DALLAS STARS — Assigned D Patrik Nemeth to Texas (AHL). MONTREAL CANADIENS — Reassigned D Morgan Ellis from Wheeling (ECHL) to Hamilton (AHL). American Hockey League BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS — Acquired F Carson McMillan from Toronto for F Peter Sivak. GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS — Assigned D Scott Czarnowczan to Toledo (ECHL). ECHL ELMIRA JACKALS — Announced D Nick Tuzzolino was returned to the team by Binghamton (AHL).

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A blast from the past at Riviera SINGH, GOOSEN AMONG EARLY LEADERS AT NORTHERN TRUST OPEN BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — Retief Goosen and Vijay Singh, among the top five players in the world a decade ago, were part of a five-way tie for the lead in the Northern Trust Open in what amounted to “throwback Thursday” at Riviera. The 51-year-old Singh, who plays the occasional Champions Tour event, picked up four birdies on the back nine for a 5-under 66, his lowest opening round on the PGA Tour since the 2012 McGladrey Classic. The three-time major champion and former world No. 1 has not won since 2008. Goosen, a two-time U.S. Open champion who turned 46 this month, was slowed by a pair of sloppy bogeys early on the back nine until he made a pair of late birdies to join Singh at 66. Goosen hasn’t won since 2009. They played in the game group with 28-year-old Brian Harman, who shot a 78. “It was nice to see the two old boys play pretty good,” Goosen said. Pebble Beach runner-up Nick Watney, competing for the fifth straight week, kept up his form with an eagle on the opening hole on his way to a 66. James Hahn and Daniel Summerhays joined them in the lead among early starters on an overcast morning that turned into mild sunshine, typical of the weather on this wondrous West Coast Swing. Pebble Beach winner Brandt Snedeker and defending champion Bubba Watson were among the late starters.

Riviera is in superb shape this year and conditions were ideal, which speaks to the golf course. No one managed better than 66, while three players failed to break 80. One of them was Scott Piercy, who became this year’s face of the par-4 10th hole. He began his round by going from the front bunker to the back bunker to the front bunker to the back bunker before a great putt for double bogey. Carlos Ortiz of Mexico, who had a 67, summed up the 312-yard hole this way: “I’ve never seen a par 4 that short that hard.” Singh didn’t make everything, but he made enough. He moved into a share of the lead with a 35-footer from just off the 15th green, followed by a 15-foot birdie putt on the par-3 16th hole. He finished strong except for missing a pair of birdie putts inside 12 feet. “I’m finally not hurting as much as I did the last five years,” Singh said. “That’s a big part of playing good golf. You’re not hurting, you can go out and play and you’re comfortable. Right now, nothing hurts. The golf swing feels good, and I’m happy to be playing.” For all his birdies, Goosen was most pleased with a pair of par saves — from 8 feet on No. 2 and 10 feet on No. 8. After a perfect wedge to 3 feet on the 10th hole for birdie, he went for the green in two on the par-5 11th hole and paid for it by missing well left and drawing a tough life. He couldn’t hold the green with his long pitch and failed to get up-and-down, making bogey. Then, he three-putted from 20 feet for bogey. Two late birdies gave him a score he

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Vijay Singh tees off on the 12th hole during the first round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles on Thursday. felt he deserved. Summerhays and Hahn each joined the leaders late by finishing their rounds with three straight birdies. Watney ran off three straight birdies on his front nine and made the turn in 30, but he played the back nine in even par. Still, he was happy to be in at 66. Watney had the lead briefly on the front nine at Pebble Beach last week until a pair of bogeys, and he never

caught up to Snedeker. Still, it was a progress, and he might be on his way to getting yet another chance. “I was disappointed for maybe 12 hours,” Watney said about Pebble Beach. “But overall, it was almost all positive and onto the next week.” Geoff Ogilvy and Justin Thomas were among those at 68, while Jordan Spieth rallied for a 69 with a 31 on his front nine.

Canadian Henderson loving life as a full-time LPGA pro BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Brooke Henderson finished tied for 33rd in her first tournament as a pro and faces having to qualify for many of the LPGA Tour events she wants to play this season, but the Canadian teen couldn’t be happier. Just over two months after declining a golf scholarship at Florida to play full-time on the LPGA Tour, the 17-year-old native of Smiths Falls, Ont., is relishing her decision. “Getting to wake up and do what you love every single day is pretty cool,” Henderson said via telephone this week from Phoenix. “School would’ve been a great option for a lot of people, it just wasn’t for me at this time. “Being able to do what you love is such an amazing feeling, especially being able to spend it with my sister, who’s also on the same journey as me.” Brittany Henderson, 23, not only serves as her younger sister’s caddy but is also an aspiring pro golfer herself. On Friday, the elder Henderson will play in the $100,000 Gateway Classic in Mesa, Ariz., the opening event on the Symetra Tour, formerly the LPGA Futures circuit. Brooke Henderson made her 2015 LPGA Tour debut earlier this month in the $1.3 million Pure SilkBahamas LPGA Classic at Paradise Island, Bahamas. Despite opening with a 2-over 75, Henderson shot a 5-under 287 total to finish tied with American veteran Morgan Pressel and earn US$8,917. Henderson won her first event as a pro Jan. 30, outduelling her sister to capture the opening event of the Suncoast Series Tour in Winter Garden, Fla. Henderson earned $2,200 for the victory while her sister collected $1,200 for finishing second. While she’s had a promising start, Henderson knows the life on the pro circuit won’t be easy. “This year is going to be a learning experience and I know that,” she said. “There’s going to be ups and down and I’m ready for that. “Having no status on any tour and just playing and fighting my way into every event, it’s going to be a long season but I’m excited. I’d love to move up my world ranking even higher than it is now, around 200. Getting close to the top 100 by the end of the season

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Canadian Brooke Henderson watches her tee shot in London, Ont., on Aug. 24, 2014. Henderson finished tied for 33rd in her first tournament as a pro and faces having to qualify for many of the LPGA Tour events she wants to play this season, but the Canadian teen couldn’t be happier.

individual title at the world amateur championship before helping Canada finish second in the team event. Henderson also finished tied for 10th — and was the top amateur — in the 2014 U.S. Women’s Open and tied for 26th at the Kraft Nabisco Championship, also a major. In addition, she was the low amateur and low Canadian at the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open in London, Ont. Henderson said nerves were no more an issue at Paradise Island than they were in any of the four LPGA Tour events she played in last year. However, she did admit to putting more internal pressure on herself to play well in her first event as a full-time pro. “Not really jitters but I was feeling it a little bit,” she said. “Just that it was my very first event and I wanted to play really well.” While having her sister nearby has helped Henderson adjust to her new life, so has the reception she has received from other Tour members. “It’s been amazing,” Henderson said. “They’ve all said, ’Hi,’ and asked if I needed anything or had any questions and were extremely open to having a newbie on tour. “The Canadians have really stepped up to and not necessarily just the veterans but also those who’ve been out there for a couple of years. They’ve really made me feel welcomed.” With the next three LPGA Tour events in Australia, Thailand and Singapore, Henderson has set her sights on the $1.5-million JTBC Founders Cup, slated for March 19-22 in Phoenix, as her next event. Also on Henderson’s radar is playing well enough at Qschool this fall to secure her LPGA card for 2016.

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him to return to Regina. “I did ask my son, he’ll be six in March,” Glenn said. “I asked him, ’Montreal or Saskatchewan,’ and he said Saskatchewan so I have to go where my son tells me to go. “It did come down to where I felt comfortable and it felt good to come back home. This is where I started, it felt like a good situation to come back home.” The Riders also signed American defensive lineman John Chick to a contract extension and freeagent national offensive lineman Gord Hinse. The six-foot-four, 250-pound Chick is entering his sixth season with Saskatchewan and is now under contract to the CFL club through the 2016 season. Chick had a CFL-high 15 sacks last year while adding a career-best 45 tackles to capture league all-star honours. Chick, 32, has registered 42 sacks in 73 career regular-season games with Saskatchewan. He has helped the Riders win two Grey Cup titles (2007, ’13) and was the CFL’s top defensive player in ’09. The six-foot-four, 307-pound Hinse spent last season with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers after playing his first five seasons with the Edmonton Eskimos. Hinse, 27, has played 52 career regular seasons games at both centre and guard.

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UFC BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Rory MacDonald has lost just twice in 10 years and learned from both setbacks. In 2010 in Vancouver, he let the emotion of the crowd and fighting in his home province get to him in his second UFC outing. Veteran Carlos (The Natural Born Killer) Condit rallied to put MacDonald away with just seven seconds remaining at UFC 115. Against (Ruthless) Robbie Lawler at UFC 167 in Las Vegas in 2013, a lacklustre training camp was followed by an uneven performance that was not helped by a third-round poke in the eye. MacDonald had his moments but not enough of them and lost a split decision. Now MacDonald (18-2) is getting a second crack at Lawler, this time for the welterweight championship. The 25-year-old Montrealbased fighter has been matched against Lawler (25-10 with one no contest) in the co-main event of UFC 189 on July 11 in Las Vegas. “I’m going to be a much better fighter for this one,” MacDonald said in an interview Thursday, one day after the fight announcement. His first meeting with Lawler, however painful, proved to be worthwhile. “I’m grateful (for) the experience I had that night with Robbie,” MacDonald said. “It really was a kick in the ass and a blessing in disguise. I was upset about it but I can’t explain how much that motivated me to get myself back into where I need to be. I wasn’t at my best for that fight and it was my fault.” After the Condit loss, MacDonald learned not to bring emotion into the cage with him. His normal pre-fight demeanour is so cool that the ringside doctor might be tempted to feel for a pulse. But against Lawler, he could not wait for training camp and fight night to be over “so I could go relax and just get away from martial arts for a bit.” In the wake of the loss, he adopted a new attitude. “Just having fun with martial arts and getting back to that passion and enjoying my life in mar-

tial arts,” he said. “That’s all.” So far so good. MacDonald has posted impressive wins over Demian Maia, Tyron Woodley and Tarec Saffiedine since losing to Lawler. He has also managed to keep his enthusiasm despite the UFC changing its mind twice on his title shot. An interim fight with Hector Lombard slated for UFC 186 in April in Montreal was pulled when Lombard tested positive for steroids. There was a silver lining, however, as MacDonald learned of his title opportunity at the same time as hearing Lombard had failed his drug test. Still he acknowledges the uncertainty over his schedule tested his focus. He decided just to concentrate on the fight in front of him, whatever it was, “and do my thing like always.” Featherweight champion Jose Aldo will face rising Irish star (The Notorious One) Conor McGregor in the UFC 189 main event. MacDonald’s hope is the UFC’s planned enhanced drug testing will be in place for the MGM Grand Garden Arena card.

REGINA — Kevin Glenn is coming home to finish his CFL career. The veteran quarterback signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders as a free agent Thursday. Glenn, 35, began his career with Saskatchewan in 2001 and spent three seasons with the club before being traded to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. “I want to write a book when I’m finished and this would be a great story to tell, coming full circle like this,” Glenn told reporters. “When I left Saskatchewan it wasn’t on my terms, I got traded so I never had any ill will towards Saskatchewan. I had a great time when I was here.” Glenn started 17 regular-season games last season with the B.C. Lions. He completed 302-of-479 passes (63 per cent) and was the league’s second-leading passer with 3,918 yards while adding 17 TD strikes. Glenn will battle for backup duties with Saskatchewan as incumbent Darian Durant — a friend of Glenn’s — is firmly entrenched as the club’s starter. The Riders were 8-2 with Durant under centre last season but lost six of their last eight regular-season games and the West Division semifinal after Durant suffered an elbow injury.

“We all know Darian is the starter,” Glenn said. “My job is to come in and compete . . . I’m not here to come in and cause any drama or anything. “I’m here to make the team better. I think that’s one reason that Darian has already accepted the fact that I’ve signed here . . . he knows that’s the type of person I am. I’m looking for something special this year, really really special.” Riders GM Brendan Taman said Glenn has always been a team player. “He has shown throughout his career he does what’s best for the team,” Taman said. “He knows what he’s coming into and there’s no hidden agendas. “He loved his time here the three years he was here and that’s a big part why he’s back.” Glenn has played in 222 career CFL games with Saskatchewan, Winnipeg (2004-08), Hamilton (2009-11), Calgary (2012-13) and B.C. (2014). He’s eighth all-time in passing yards (43,336) and 10th in TDs (238). Glenn weighed offers from both the Riders and Montreal Alouettes but said his familiarity with Saskatchewan, and prodding from his five-year-old son, convinced

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Just short of their own miracle CANADA ALMOST CHANGED HISTORY WITH A ‘MIRACLE ON ICE’ OF THEIR OWN AT 1980 OLYMPICS BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Tom Watt still has a video tape of the “Miracle On Ice,” with his own voice as part of the soundtrack. One of Canada’s coaches during the 1980 Winter Olympics, Watt worked the television broadcast of the legendary game between the United States and Soviet Union after his team didn’t reach the medal round. Two days earlier, Canada fell just short of a miracle of its own. The Canadians blew a two-goal lead to the Soviet Red Army team late in the second period, and a 6-4 loss marked the end of their run in Lake Placid, N.Y. Thirty-five years later, the rag-tag Americans are being celebrated for one of the most memorable upsets in sports history on their way to an improbable gold medal, while Canada finished a forgettable sixth. “We had a better team than (the U.S.) had,” Watt said this week. “There’s no question in my mind. But, hey, the Olympic Games are all about being right on the right day.” Back before NHL players took part in the Olympics, Canada’s talent-rich team featured 12 future NHL players, including Glenn Anderson (then 19), captain Randy Gregg, Kevin Primeau, Jim Nill and Paul MacLean. They had a winning record over the U.S. in exhibition play but never got to prove that superiority at the Olympics. Instead, Watt still laments a 150-foot fluke goal by Finland that ultimately cost Canada a spot in the medal round — he remembers the puck sliding past goaltender Bob Dupuis and will “see it till the day I die.” Loss to the Finns aside, the Canadians had their own chance to beat the Soviets to move on. Even though Friday marks 35 years to the day of that game, players remember it like it was yesterday. One player’s back spasmed, leading to Alexei

Where are they now? A look at Canada’s 1980 Olympic men’s hockey team Canada didn’t pull off any miracles at the 1980 Olympics. While the United States beat the Soviet Union in the “Miracle On Ice,” Canada finished failed to reach the medal round and finished sixth. Despite that, several members of that Canadian team enjoyed success in hockey and life afterward. Here’s a look at where some of the key players are now:

GLENN ANDERSON Canada’s best player at the Olympics, and the youngest at 19 years old, went on to a Hall of Fame career, mostly with the Edmonton Oilers, and won the Stanley Cup six times. An-

Kasatonov’s two-on-one goal with 13 seconds left in the second period that cut Canada’s lead to one. “Games are decided in the moment on very small things,” said Terry O’Malley, the oldest player on that team at 39 and now an assistant coach of the women’s hockey team at the University of Regina. “I’m thinking how small things make the difference in a game.” From more than six months together, Gregg knew his teammates “like brothers” and could sense the nervousness when he looked into their eyes during the second intermission. “We certainly went out and played as strong as we could and there was nobody that was nervous to the point where they didn’t feel like they wouldn’t continue to play,” said Gregg, who went on to win five Stanley Cups with the Oilers and is now a doctor at the Edmonton Sport Institute. “We had a sense that there was going to be a real major challenge when we got out for the third period.” The “Mighty Red Machine” scored twice more in the first 65 seconds of the third and then twice more after Canada tied it again. As Nill said, “it’s a game that could’ve gone either way.” “I think that game kind of showed that you know what, boy, these guys, they can be beat,” said Nill, now the general manager of the Dallas Stars. “We might’ve softened up the Russians a little bit, also. It was a highintense, physical game. I think that put a little doubt maybe in the Russians, also.” U.S. captain Mike Eruzione learned a lesson about the Soviets from Canada’s game, but it wasn’t that. “I thought the Canadians had them on the ropes and let them off,” Eruzione said Wednesday. “In my head, I’m thinking, ’If we ever had them in that position, we wouldn’t let them off.”’ The U.S. did just that, taking the derson lives in New York City now and occasionally takes part in retired players games.

JIM NILL Nill, who scored against the Soviet Union, played 524 NHL games before working in the Senators’ and Red Wings’ front offices. Nill won four Cups as a Detroit executive and is now in his second season as general manager of the Dallas Stars.

PAUL MACLEAN MacLean played in parts of 11 NHL seasons, with the Winnipeg Jets, Red Wings and St. Louis Blues. He served as an assistant to Mike Babcock in Anaheim and Detroit before coaching the Ottawa Senators. He was fired in December.

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Canada’s Jim Nill, left, and Ron Davidson embrace after the first Canadian goal in the game against the Soviet Union Feb 20, 1980, at the Lake Placid Olympic Games. Sunday marks the 35th anniversary of the U.S. beating the Soviet Union in the ‘Miracle On Ice.’ Friday marks 35 years since Canada almost pulled off a similar miracle. on to have success in hockey and other fields. Nill is similarly convinced that things worked out for the best. He surmises that he might not have a job in Dallas today had the “Miracle On Ice” not happened. “In the end, probably the best thing for hockey was the U.S. team winning, to tell you the truth,” Nill said, referencing the Cold War and struggling American economy. “The NHL was big in Canada, it wasn’t big in the U.S., and I think when the Americans won, these college kids won, hockey, it gave the people in the U.S. something to grab onto.”

lead midway through the third period and finishing off the upset to the sound of broadcaster Al Michaels’ call of, “Do you believe in Miracles?” Meanwhile, Gregg was watching and having a glass of wine at a Lake Placid restaurant with Canadian Olympic speedskater Kathy Vogt, his future wife. Gregg is at peace about the defeat 35 years later, confident that things wouldn’t have necessarily been better for him and his teammates had they beaten the Soviets. “A loss is never a loss unless you learn something from it, and I think we learned a lot from that,” Gregg said, pointing to the many players who went

RANDY GREGG The captain in 1980 turned down a lucrative deal with the New York Rangers to play at the Olympics. He later won five Cups with the Oilers. After retiring, Gregg became a doctor and currently works at the Edmonton Sport Institute.

JOHN DEVANEY Canada’s second-line centre turned down a minor-league contract with the Oilers to go back to the University of Alberta. He never made the NHL but found success as an accountant and is a partner in the Edmonton firm Pennock Acheson Nielsen Devaney.

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Kings and spent one year as a Boston Bruins assistant coach. Watters went into real estate and currently works for the commercial firm CBRE in Arizona.

TOM WATT One of the team’s three coaches along with Clare Drake and Lorne Davis, Watt has spent the decades since coaching and managing in the NHL, winning the Cup in 1989 as a Calgary Flames assistant. He’s now a scout for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

TERRY O’MALLEY Talked out of retirement by Father David Bauer to play in 1980, O’Malley was the oldest member of the Canadian team at age 39. O’Malley never made the NHL but is in the IIHF Hall of Fame and is an assistant for the University of Regina’s women’s team.

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The Eastview Middle School playground proposal (see above) will cost $160,000. So far, $51,000 has been raised. Pollock said some of the equipment will be accessible to special needs students. A picnic table at the site will have a pull-out bench for wheelchairs. Families will also be able to use the structure that will attract children and adults of all ages, she said. Installation is scheduled for June and students have been busy raising money through snack and lunch sales at the school. The parent council is busy pursuing grants from charities, businesses and organizations, as well as a $60,000 matching grant from the province’s Community Facility Enhancement Program. Pollock said that fortunately the budget for that grant program was in place before oil prices took a dive. A

decision from the CFEP committee should be known in April. Last week, the school received $21,200 from 100 Women Who Care Red Deer. Pollock said she’s still a little in shock. “It was a holy wow. It was wonderful. We were very fortunate they chose us.” The group of women came together on Feb. 9 for their first meeting. Each woman wrote a cheque for $100 to be given to one charity or project chosen at that meeting. Cindy Jefferies, one of the women to spearhead the 100 Women group, said the Eastview school project is in keeping with the widespread movement to promote active lifestyles.

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Traffic along 51 Avenue at 47 Street in Red Deer had to negotiate a large puddle Thursday. This corner may prove to be a lot more slippery today as temperatures are expected to drop to -6 degrees this afternoon with about 2 cm. of snow also expected through the day according to Environment Canada.

Police probe downtown stabbing A 41-year-old man was stabbed in the stomach in downtown Red Deer early Thursday morning. Red Deer RCMP said the assault is believed to have occurred near Gaetz Avenue and 50th Street. The victim then walked through the downtown briefly before collapsing. At approximately 12:15 a.m., RCMP and Red Deer EMS responded to a 911 call after a man and woman discovered the victim at Gaetz Avenue and 51st Street and realized he had been stabbed. The victim was conscious and verbal while being treated on scene and

“I think it will be very interesting to see how it’s received, and how well it’s used, and whether it’s something that will catch on and be of interest to other middle schools,” Jefferies said. The group was able to give Eastview more money than anticipated when 212 women came out to the meeting. Jefferies said it’s more accurate to now call the group ‘100 plus.’ “It’s pretty exciting to be part of it,” said Jefferies about the group, who meet next on April 27. Visit 100 Women Who Care Red Deer on Facebook for more information. Call Eastview Middle School at 403343-2455 to find out about the activity structure or visit www.eastview.rdpsd. ab.ca. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

was taken to hospital. He underwent surgery for what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. Several roads in the downtown were closed between 12:15 and 2:30 a.m. while RCMP conducted their investigation. A number of residents of the area have been interviewed and RCMP continue to look for witnesses to the altercation that led to the stabbing. Anyone with information that may assist police is asked to call Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222.8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

Central Alberta is seeing fewer confirmed cases of the flu, but the flu season is not over yet. One more flu death was reported since last week, bringing to nine the number of local deaths. That is more than twice the four local deaths recorded last flu season. Statistics released by Alberta Health Services on Thursday showed lab-confirmed cases of the flu in AHS Central Zone this flu season climbed to 575 from 567 last week. Across Alberta, flu cases rose to 3,845, up from 3,819. “As recently as last week we were dealing with an outbreak of influenza,” said Dr. Deena Hinshaw, medical officer of health for AHS Central Zone. This season, there have been 31 outbreaks in facilities like continuing care centres or schools around the zone, including nine outbreaks in 2015. “We certainly have seen more than the average.” She said with the flu still circulating, people should continue to take precautions like washing their hands regularly, staying home when sick, and getting vaccinated. “We have influenza vaccine available until the end of March.” Another flu-related death was reported in Central Zone in the week, bringing the total to nine this season. Across Alberta, the number of deaths is now at 78, up from 73. “It’s definitely more than we’ve seen in the past several years,” Hinshaw said. Last flu season, Alberta had 30 flurelated deaths, including the four in Central Alberta.

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H3N2 (influenza A) in this season’s flu vaccine is only a partial match to the virus that’s circulating so it offers less protection. “When we have a season where the dominant strain that’s circulating is poorly matched to the vaccine, it’s not surprising that we see a more severe season because the vaccine reduces the severity of disease and those who were affected.” She said meetings will be held on the local levels and the provincial level to look at what happened this season and decide how to plan for next season. The number of Albertans admitted to hospital with the flu this season now stands at 1,378, up from 1,330. In Central Zone, hospitalizations now stand at 151, up from 136. The whooping cough, or pertussis, outbreak, also continues in Central Zone. So far, there have been 140 labconfirmed cases of pertussis, including four since Jan. 1. “We’re watching the situation very carefully and we’re encouraged that there are only four cases, but I think it’s a little soon to say that this means it’s going to be over soon,” Hinshaw said. The number of cases fluctuated last year, she said. No deaths have been reported due to the illness caused by a bacterial infection. It leads to severe coughing that lasts for two to four weeks. “We’re still recommending that people get vaccinated, particularly those who are going to be in close contact with infants less than a year in age, and we’re still recommending that women in their third trimester of pregnancy get a pertussis-containing vaccine.” The whooping cough outbreak was declared on Dec. 4. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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Eastview Middle School could be setting the new standard for middle school playgrounds in Red Deer. So far, the school’s parent council, students and staff have raised about $51,000 for an age-appropriate activity structure that would inject some active fun into breaks from class. The $160,000, all-weather structure will include fitness equipment for physical education classes, frisbee golf, tether ball, and multiple structures for climbing, balancing and jumping. Tamara Pollock, parent council chair, said it was the students who requested activities in the school yard beyond the well-used basketball hoops and wide-open athletic fields. “They were the ones who were saying we need something to do outside,” Pollock said. She readily agreed. “It drove me crazy to drive by at lunch breaks and all these kids were standing around with phones. That’s all they do. Stand around with their heads down looking at phones. They don’t do much of anything,” she said about many of the approximately 720 students who attend the school at 3929 40th Ave. She said the concept of a middle school activity structure has required some explanation. People tend to relate playground structures to young children, but middle school students still like to play. “They are Grades 6, 7 and 8. They are still kids. You can’t tell they don’t want to jump up and climb on stuff.” Encouraging school yard activity would be a good way to release energy and prepare students to be more focused in class, and redirect their attention into positive pursuits, she said. Principal Dean Pasiuk said the school did a lot of research on ageappropriate structures and consulted its students on the project. He said other middle schools in Red Deer may have playground equipment, but it’s been built for elementary students who also attend those schools. “As far as I know, it would be the first age-appropriate, or age-directed build,” Pasiuk said.

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BRIEFS French Canadian culture celebrated at carnival The Red Deer Carnival, which celebrates French Canadian culture, is set for March 7 and 8. The Sugar Shack event on March 7 includes a traditional sugar shack supper at École La Prairie at 4810 34th St. in Red Deer. Tourtière, sausages, pea soup, ham and maple cake are on the menu from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $30 for anyone age 12 and older, and $15 for 11 and under. On March 8, the carnival’s Family Day is set for Heritage Ranch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Maple taffy on snow, a sleigh ride and music and games for the family are included. Tickets for $10 per person or $30 for a family of four. Tickets for both events can be purchased online at eventbrite.ca. For more information, contact Association Canadienne Francaise de l’alberta at 403-986-4350 or go to Facebook.com/ACFARedDeer.

Language Day events planned for Collicutt You can hear many languages during International Mother Language Day at the Collicutt Centre on Saturday. Participants can learn new words, play interactive games, answer trivia questions, and discover other cultures. There will be language booths representing 15 languages and cultures. The booths will be hosted by volunteers from Central Alberta Refugee Effort, which sponsors the event to promote linguistic and cultural diversity. The free, family-friendly event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 21 is Mother Language Day when UNESCO heralds the efforts to protect mother languages. It is estimated that half of the world’s 7,000 languages will be extinct by the end of the century. The Collicutt Centre is located at 3031 30th Ave. in Red Deer.

Children’s book creators at Timberlands library A Red Deer author and illustrator will read from their children’s book at the Timberlands branch of Red Deer public library on Saturday. Author Laural Randall and illustrator Lorlie Vuori will read from their children’s story called More Than Cobwebs and Dust from 2 to 4 p.m. The story is about the history of the building that now houses the downtown Piper Creek Optimist Children’s library in downtown Red Deer. The book, written for the centennial of the Red Deer Public Library in 2014, will be available for sale. Both the author and illustrator will be available for autographs. Timberlands library is located at 300 Timothy Drive.

World Day of Prayer to be marked in Red Deer The annual World Day of Prayer ecumenical service in Red Deer will be March 6. This year’s service was written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of the Bahamas. Coffee, cookies and fellowship will follow the service, which is at 2 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, at 4718 Ross St. For further information, contact Arlene at 403-347-6190.

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check out Birdhouses with Bob at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre on Sunday. The event is designed for children aged six to 13. An adult must accompany the child. The cost is $8 per child. Pre-registration is required. Call 403-346-2010 to register or for more information. The nature centre is located at 6300 45th Ave. in Red Deer

Have a cupcake, support SPCA on Monday Monday is National Cupcake Day and Red Deer and District SPCA encourages people to indulge in a sweet treat to help local animals. National Cupcake Day is an event to support SPCAs and humane societies and their work to save the lives of stray, abandoned, neglected or abused animals. On Monday, Red Deer and District SPCA will host a cupcake party, at 4505 77th St., where cupcakes will be available by donation at noon. Those unable to attend can donate online at www.nationalcupcakeday.ca in support of the Red Deer SPCA staff team. People can also register their own team, host a party and sell cupcakes in support of the Red Deer and District SPCA. All money raised will go to support animals in care at the local SPCA.

When officers tried to arrest the man, he resisted. He got behind one of the officers and began to choke him, police said. A police press release said the suspect also punched the other officer in the head. He also attempted to disarm both of the officers, said the news release. Ultimately, he was subdued and arrested with the help of additional officers. Police expect charges will be laid.

Casino seeks parking again on downtown site Jackpot Casino is not giving up on its plans to build a parking lot to serve its customers in Parkvale. Red Deer city council will consider a application for the second time in two years on Monday. The owner wants the city to amend the existing land-use bylaw to allow for a parking lot at 4643 50th St. and 4637 50th St. for a temporary 10-year term. A parking lot is not an approved use under the existing bylaw.

Council denied an application for a parking lot in September 2013. The properties are owned by Jackpot Casino Ltd. The parking lot would be for employees and casino patrons. The proposed lot would have 41 regular parking spots and two accessible stalls. The casino held an open house on Oct. 29, 2014, to present the application to the Parkvale Community Association, patrons, city administration and council. The casino received 40 comment forms, of which 32 were in support of the parking lot. Forms distributed at the business showed 389 people out of 417 forms were in support of the project. Jackpot Casino had a previous agreement with the Coronation Inn to share their 72-space parking lot. The agreement was terminated when the building was converted to seniors housing. In total, the casino has 51 daytime parking stalls for employees, volunteers, and customers. Both the Municipal Planning Commission and the city’s planning administration do not support the amendment.

Man arrested in Eckville after tussle with police A man who refused to leave the Eckville Post Office nearly disarmed the RCMP officers who responded. The unidentified man has been taken to Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre for assessment. The incident began on Thursday when Sylvan Lake RCMP got a call that a man was creating a disturbance at the post office and was refusing to leave.

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SNC-Lavalin, subsidiaries charged RCMP LAYS FRAUD, CORRUPTION CHARGES AGAINST ENGINEERING COMPANY BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — The RCMP has laid fraud and corruption charges against engineering company SNCLavalin and two of its subsidiaries over dealings in Libya. Police allege that between 2001 and 2011 SNCLavalin paid nearly $47.7 million to public officials in Libya to influence government decisions. It also charged the company, its construction division and its SNC-Lavalin International subsidiary of defrauding various Libyan organizations of about $129.8 million. Three individuals — two former SNC executives and one of their lawyers — were previously charged by the RCMP part of the investigation that began in 2011. In a statement, the Montreal-based company said that it will plead not guilty. SNC-Lavalin employs about 45,000 employees around the world, including 16,650 in Canada, in oil and gas, mining, water, infrastructure and power sector projects. “The charges stem from the same alleged activities of former employees from over three years ago in Libya, which are publicly known, and that the company has co-operated on with authorities since then,” said chief executive Robert Card. SNC-Lavalin (TSX:SNC) said the charges do not af-

fect its ability to bid or work on any public or private contracts. If convicted, SNC-Lavalin could be banned from bidding on government contracts for 10 years under Ottawa’s so-called integrity framework. The code’s regulations deal with companies convicted of crimes in Canada or abroad and the ban extends to subsidiaries and sister companies of convicted companies. Three Canadian companies have been convicted since 2013 under the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act. Calgary-based oil and gas company Griffiths Energy International was fined $10.35 million in 2013 for bribing a diplomat’s wife to secure oil rights in Chad. Niko Resources of Calgary was fined $9.5 million in 2011 for bribing a Bangladesh cabinet minister for natural gas drilling rights. Hydro-Keen Group of Red Deer was fined $25,000 in 2005 for bribing a U.S. immigration officer at the Calgary airport to get workers into the United States. In October, Card said that the company could be forced to close or sell its operations if it faced criminal charges. A company vice-president later clarified that it would consider all options in deciding what is best for shareholders. SNC-Lavalin’s reputation has been tarnished in recent years by charges against former employees in Libya, Algeria, Bangladesh, and in relation to a $1.3 billion Montreal hospital contract. Several ex-officials, including former CEO Pierre

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Duhaime and construction vice-president Riadh Ben Aissa, face fraud charges in Canada involving $22.5 million in payments related to the hospital contract. Ben Aissa was charged in Canada after he was extradited from Switzerland where Swiss authorities had sentenced him to the 29 months he’d served in jail on fraud-related charges relating to SNC-Lavalin’s business in Libya. They also ordered him to repay millions of dollars to the company. Ben Aissa acknowledged in court that he bribed Saadi Gadhafi, son of Libya’s late dictator, Moammar Gadhafi, so SNC could win contracts. Ben Aissa also admitted to pocketing commissions. SNC-Lavalin had a presence in Libya for decades with annual revenues peaking at more than $400 million. Work included the Great Man-Made River project, a plan to pump water from deep desert wells to the populated cities along the northern coast. It also built an airport in Benghazi and a jail in Tripoli. In 2011, the company removed all new contracts in Libya and nearly $900 million of older work from its backlog due to the civil war. The World Bank suspended SNC-Lavalin in 2013 from bidding on projects it finances for a decade over allegations of bribery involving a bridge contract in Bangladesh and a project in Cambodia. On the Toronto Stock Exchange, SNC-Lavalin’s shares lost $2.93 or 6.7 per cent at $40.78 in afternoon trading.

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BY ADVOCATE STAFF Central Alberta January home sales were down almost 23 per cent from a year earlier as the oil price slump made its presence felt. “The sharp slowdown from very strong levels just one month earlier closely mirrors activity in the rest of the province, as low oil prices have shaken consumer confidence,” says Central Alberta Realtors Association president Lorna Moore in her monthly update released on Thursday. Across Alberta, sales were down 28.2 per cent from January 2014. In Central Alberta, 202 homes were sold last month, compared with 260 a year earlier. In dollar terms, the $62.8 million spent on housing is down 23.3 per cent. New residential listings are up 25.5 per cent to 709 from 565. Active listings are at 2,007, up only four from a year ago. “There were 9.9 months of inventory at the end of January 2015, up from 7.7 months reported at the end of January 2014 and above the long-term average for this time of year,” says the association. These numbers reflect the amount of time it would take to sell current inventories at the present rate of sales activity. Central Alberta has just come off a strong year for sales, last month’s year-end statistics showed. In 2014, sales of single-detached homes in Central Alberta through the Multiple Listing Service were up nearly 11 per cent over 2013, jumping to 3,465 from 3,133.

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Jin Chen sets up some tables in her new restaurant in Clearview Market Square on Thursday. The China House Restaurant opens today across from Brown‘s Socialhouse and Starbucks.

New disclosure rules will arm Canadian investors BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — New rules will arm Canadians with the information they need to take a more active role in managing their investments — such as how their portfolios are performing and how much they are paying in fees to their advisers. The regulations — referred to as the Client Relationship Model Phase 2 — are being introduced by the country’s securities administrators and will be fully implemented by July 15, 2016. The final phase of the regulations will require financial advisors and investment dealers to provide clients with two annual reports. One will summarize how the client’s investment account has performed, while the other will outline the fees that investors are paying to their dealers for their investments. For many investors, the fee report will provide their first glimpse into how much they’re paying for investment management. Many fees have typically been hidden within the management expense ratios

BRIEF Enbridge swings to $88M profit in Q4 CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) has posted an $88-million profit for the fourth quarter, a big change from a year ago when it took a big hedging loss in its energy services division. The Calgarybased concern, one of North America’s biggest pipeline operators, said the quarterly earnings amounted to 10 cents per diluted per share. In the final quarter of 2013, it posted a net loss of $267 million or 33 cents per share. Revenue rose to almost $8.8 billion from $8.29 billion, the company said in its earnings report, issued after markets closed.

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associated with running a mutual fund, making the costs difficult for investors to track. With no benchmark, it can be difficult for investors to determine whether they are paying a fair fee for service. Neil Gross, the executive director of investor rights group FAIR Canada, says that while the regulations stipulate what information must be provided, they don’t specify how that information should be presented. “That’s been left to individual firms to develop on their own and it remains to be seen whether firms will provide the information in effective and userfriendly way,” said Gross. “If they choose to bury the information in a tremendous amount of additional detail, it’s not going to be as useful to the consumer.” Experts say clients should be prepared to speak up if the information they are given is too dense. “The most important thing is to ask questions,” says Dave Nugent, a portfolio manager at online investment adviser Wealthsimple.

“If your adviser is not willing to explain to you exactly how they get paid ... that’s probably a red flag. The people who are very confident in the value that they add are usually the ones telling you how much the fees are going to be.” Although most investors won’t get their first reports in the mail until 2017, experts say it’s not too soon to start asking for some of that information. Gross suggests asking family and friends how much they pay, or asking other investment dealers what services they would be willing to offer for the same rate. Overall, experts are hopeful that investors, armed with more information, will take a more active role in managing their money. Nugent says he expects the new regulations will eventually lead to lower fees. “Transparency is going to put a lot of pressure on the investment industry as a whole to show the value that they add,” said Nugent. “I think over time, as these disclosures come out, you’ll see fees go down.”

Adjusted earnings in the quarter were $409 million or 49 cent a share, compared with $362 million or 44 cents per share in the prior-year period. For the full year, Enbridge posted net earnings of $1.15 billion or $1.37 per diluted share, versus $446 million or 55 cents in 2013. Adjusted earnings for 2014 were $1.57 billion or $1.90 per share, up from $1.43 billion or $1.78 per share.Enbridge said its “solid 2014 performance” reflected the strength of its existing businesses and the successful execution of its ongoing growth capital program..

But deputy governor Agathe Cote says even if the rate dips below zero it would not be considered deflation, which would require a decline in consumer prices across the board. In prepared remarks of her speech, Cote says the sharp slide in crude prices is expected to continue pushing down on inflation in the coming months before it bottoms out slightly above zero — or perhaps a little lower. The latest Statistics Canada estimate found the annual inflation rate was 1.5 per cent in December. Last month, the central bank predicted the inflation rate to temporarily move down to one per cent in 2015 before climbing back up to two per cent in the second half of the year. The Bank of Canada surprised markets in January by cutting its key interest rate to 0.75 per cent from one per cent — and many analysts are expecting it to lower it again next month. The central bank can adjust its interest rate to help inflation stick close to an ideal two per cent target.

Oil slump could briefly dip Canadian inflation into the negative: BoC OTTAWA — A senior Bank of Canada official says the turbulence of the global oil slump could briefly nudge the country’s inflation rate into negative territory this spring.

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 135.72 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 46.77 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.34 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . 12.96 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45 Brookfield . . . . . . . . . . . . 67.42 Cdn. National Railway . . 87.67 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 234.15 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 40.95 Capital Power Corp . . . . 25.29 Cervus Equipment Corp 18.61 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 49.68 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 61.64 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 23.04 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.41 General Motors Co. . . . . 37.51 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 23.18 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.25 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 40.63 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 32.76 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 43.94 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 11.42 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 56.16 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 119.10 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.05 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 16.70 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 64.09 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — The Toronto stock market registered a modest decline Thursday amid lower mining stocks and a mixed bag of corporate news. The S&P/TSX composite index dropped 32.42 points to 15,180.33. Falling oil helped push the Canadian dollar down 0.52 of a U.S. cent to 80.01 cents. A major decliner was SNCLavalin (TSX:SNC) on news that the RCMP has laid fraud and corruption charges against the engineering firm and two of its subsidiaries. The charges follow an investigation into business dealings in Libya and allegations that they paid millions of dollars to public officials. SNC says it will plead not guilty but its shares fell $3.08 or seven per cent to $40.63 amid worries that a conviction could result in problems in bidding for work. Another Quebec company was also under the microscope — transport giant Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) is issuing $750 million in new equity by issuing 339.4 million subscription receipts exchangable for its Class B shares at $2.21 each. Its shares were halted about an hour before the close when they were down seven cents or 2.8 per cent at $2.45 on heavy volume of 8.1 million shares. The move comes a week after it said the cost of developing its new C-Series airliner has soared to US$5.4 billion from US$4.23 billion a year ago. U.S. indexes were mainly lower with the Dow Jones industrials down 44.08 points at 17,985.77 and the S&P 500 index off 2.23 points at 2,097.45. The Nasdaq gained 18.34 points to 4,924.7. Markets also focused on the Greek debt drama as the country’s new government formally requested a six-month extension of bailout loans. But Germany appeared to turn thumbs down on the request with a spokesman describing it as a request for “bridge financing without fulfilling the demands of the (bailout) program.”

Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 22.29 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.22 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83.52 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 30.80 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 16.03 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 19.91 First Quantum Minerals . 13.93 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 26.65 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . 10.55 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 3.44 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.75 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 46.47 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.44 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 19.53 Energy Arc Resources . . . . . . . . 24.44 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 26.42 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 64.27 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.64 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 44.52 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 38.04 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 11.15 Canyon Services Group. . 7.99 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 22.11 CWC Well Services . . . 0.4100 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 17.01 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 1.40 The TSX gold sector was the biggest decliner, down two per cent as April gold advanced $7.40 to US$1,208.20 an ounce and investors looked to mixed earnings. Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX), citing massive impairment charges on mine projects in Africa and Chile, posted a quarterly net loss of US$2.85 billion or US$2.45 per share. Adjusted net earnings were US$174 million or 15 U.S. cents per share, beating estimates of 13.6 cents a share and its shares ran ahead 82 cents to C$16.03. Goldcorp. Inc. (TSX:G) has written down the value of its Cerro Negro mine in Argentina by US$2.3 billion as the miner posted a quarterly net loss of US$2.4-billion. Goldcorp’s adjusted earnings were US$55 million or seven cents per share, missing forecasts of 12 cents and its shares faded $2.29 to $26.65. March crude declined 98 cents to US$51.16 a barrel and the TSX energy sector lost 0.4 per cent as the U.S. Energy Department reported a buildup of 7.7 million barrels in U.S. inventories. Rising inventories are bad news since a huge supply/demand imbalance has been responsible for oil prices plunging more than 50 per cent from the highs of mid-2014. “The problem that caused oil prices to go down has not changed,” said Kash Pashootan, portfolio manager at First Avenue Advisory in Ottawa, a Raymond James company. “We have no direction on whether there will be a cut in supply and, as a result, there is a meaningful oversupply at multiyear highs.” March copper was up a penny at US$2.62 a pound while the base metals sector shed 1.25 per cent. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at the close of Thursday at world financial market trading. Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 15,180.33, down 32.42 points

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Loonie declines, oil prices fall as data shows another big jump in U.S. supplies The Canadian dollar closed lower Thursday as the American currency strengthened and oil prices fell. The loonie was down 0.52 of a U.S. cent to 80.01 cents after having been as low as 79.71 U.S. cents in the morning. Canada’s dollar plunged amid falling oil prices after an American Petroleum Institute report said U.S. oil inventories increased by 14.3 million barrels last week — far more than estimates of 3.1 million barrels. However, oil prices bounced off lows after other data from the U.S. De-

Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 89.44 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 44.24 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.72 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 28.39 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 49.65 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 4.23 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 2.94 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.005 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 7.88 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 38.47 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . . 9.62 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.59 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 4.60 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 57.16 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 78.48 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 66.36 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93.53 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 27.61 Carfinco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.96 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 35.89 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 43.60 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 89.81 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 22.14 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 47.79 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.42 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 77.23 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 39.34 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.45 Dow — 17,985.77, down 44.08 points S&P 500 — 2,097.45, down 2.23 points Nasdaq — 4,924.70, up 18.34 points Currencies: Cdn — 80.01 cents US, down 0.52 of a cent Pound — C$1.9259, up 0.79 of a cent Euro — C$1.4197, up 0.42 of a cent Euro — US$1.1359, down 0.40 of a cent Oil futures: US$51.16 per barrel, down 98 cents (March contract) Gold futures: US$1,207.60 per oz., up $7.40 (April contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $21.51 oz., up 28.2 cents $691.55 kg., up $9.07 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: March ’15 $3.60 higher $473.50; May ’15 $4.80 higher $467.90; July ’15 $4.00 higher $462.20; Nov ’15 $3.80 higher $451.10; Jan. ’16 $3.50 higher $452.70; March ’16 $3.00 higher $455.70; May ’16 $2.50 higher $458.00; July ’16 $2.20 higher $460.70; Nov. ’16 $2.20 higher $454.70; Jan. ’17 $2.20 higher $454.70; March ’17 $2.20 higher $454.70. Barley (Western): March ’15 $1.00 lower $184.00; May ’15 $1.00 lower $186.00; July ’15 $1.00 lower $188.00; Oct. ’15 $1.00 lower $179.00; Dec. ’15 $1.00 lower $179.00; March ’16 $1.00 lower $179.00; May ’16 $1.00 lower $179.00; July ’16 $1.00 lower $179.00; Oct. ’16 $1.00 lower $179.00; Dec. ’ 16 $1.00 lower $179.00; March ’17 $1.00 lower $179.00. Thursday’s estimated volume of trade: 466,720 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 466,720.

partment of Energy showed a buildup of 7.7 million barrels. Still, rising inventories of crude are bad news since it is a huge supply/demand imbalance that has been responsible for oil prices plunging more than 50 per cent from the highs of mid-2014. March crude declined 98 cents to US$51.16 after earlier going as low as $49.15. Investors also focused on the Greek debt drama as the country’s newly elected government formally requested a six-month extension of bailout loans. But there were early indications that it wouldn’t find favour with fellow eurozone countries. German Finance Ministry spokesman Martin Jaeger said the letter from the new Greek government “is not a substantial proposal for a solution” and added that it amounts to a request “for bridge financing without fulfilling the demands of the (bailout) program.”

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Air Canada’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner jet arrives at Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Enfield, N.S. on May 23, 2014. The union representing about 4,100 Air Canada employees says it has suspended contract talks with the airline over shift trading issues.

Unifor suspends contract talks with Air Canada BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — The union representing about 4,100 Air Canada employees says it has suspended contract talks with the airline over shift trading issues. Unifor says negotiators suspended talks on a new contract for customer sales and service agents after Air Canada released planned changes to shift trading rules. The union says the airline cited concerns about reporting of hours worked, and health and safety issues, as reasons for the changed rules. Unifor calls the new restrictions

“unnecessary.” A spokesman for Air Canada said in an email that “the shift change process is being modified to ensure compliance with federal regulations.” Unifor said in a release Wednesday that the negotiations had been progressing, but halted them when the negotiating committee saw “the extent of the company’s intentions.” “These are important issues that due to the timeline take precedence over bargaining,” Unifor spokesman Darryl Bink said in an email Wednesday night. “We need to work through them before proceeding further with negotiations.”

Bill would allow McInnis Cement to bypass environmental hearings BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

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QUEBEC — The Quebec government it taking legislative action to ensure that a $1.1-billion cement plant being built in the Gaspe region of Quebec doesn’t become the subject of public hearings on its environmental impact. Economy Minister Jacques Daoust tabled a bill Thursday that would allow the McInnis Cement project in Port-Daniel-Gascons, Que., to proceed without such hearings — a move the governing Liberals hope will neutralize legal challenges by project opponents. The government has always believed it was on solid legal ground in rejecting the hearings, but Daoust said it chose to go the legislative route to ensure that new jobs in the Gaspe region aren’t lost in a court fight. McInnis Cement was formed by members of the family that founded Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) and its spinoff, Ski-Doo maker BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO). It has received financial support from successive Parti Quebecois and Liberal provincial governments as well as the Caisse de depot pension fund manager. Former premier Pauline Marois agreed to provide a guaranteed loan worth about $250 million. The province’s investment arm will invest $100 million and the Caisse will also

invest $100 million as equity partner in the Beaudier Group, the investment arm of the Beaudoin family. McInnis said last fall that the project would be at risk if it were forced to suspend work to conduct what it called unnecessary environmental hearings. Supporters claim the project is subject to old environmental rules in place when it was first proposed more than 20 years ago, even though the plant’s capacity has more than doubled. This week, McInnis Cement announced it had reached a truce with environmental groups opposed to the plant, but a lawsuit by rival Lafarge is still scheduled to go ahead in Quebec City in two weeks time. Two environmental groups had joined Lafarge’s challenge last summer but have now agreed to withdraw from the legal action in exchange for entering into mediated talks with McInnis. The two sides have agreed to form a committee that will address long-term emissions of greenhouse gases and other contaminants as well as protections for marine animals. Lafarge Canada has said the new cement plant threatens jobs at its plant near Montreal and at other plants across the province. McInnis has countered that its only aim is to stop new competition from entering the market.

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The power of solar water Energy from the sun has been truly harnessed to provide electricity since 1977, and the photovoltaic effect has been known since Alexandre Edmond Becquerel discovered it in 1839. With the progression of time, the economics of photovoltaics has become increasingly viable, rivalling even the more conventional methods of generation. As of 2014, there was an estimated 190 gigawatts of electrical power generated by photovoltaics around the world, with Germany and China being the leaders in LORNE production. The Americans OJA have the two largest installations, which are located in the Mohave Desert of southern California; each rated at 550 megawatts each. The sun-driven, natural cycle of evaporation also has been tapped to produce water that is safe to drink by removing bacterial contamination, a major problem in some parts of the world. The chief difficulty encountered in utilizing this technology is cost. Those who need it most have no financial means; those with greatest need for clean water are the youngest members of society.

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Students at the University of Adelaide in South Australia, in conjunction with ChildFund Australia, have developed a very cost-effective method of purifying water using some very simple materials that are readily available. Using clear glass tubing, plywood, and the reflective foil found in chip packets, they built a UVA water purifier that effectively removes water borne pathogens. This plywood and recycled packaging contraption, in preliminary testing, was able to reduce E. coli to undetectable amounts in less than 30 minutes. Very simple to construct, they built a trough with the plywood, lined it with the reflective foil of the chip packets and laid the clear tubing in the bottom of the trough. With water trickling though the glass tubing, their unpretentious system purified 40 litres of water in four hours. Cost of construction: $67 Australian. In England, researchers working with Innovation Experience have developed a solar-powered purifier. The inspiration was in using existing technology to harvest the sun’s free energy to provide the power which gives the “Desolenator” its ability to purify seawater or contaminated surface water. A photovoltaic panel and mount was modified to utilizing the heat and electricity generated by the panel, to effectively decontaminate water by the boiling and evaporation process of distillation. According to the UN Water GLAAS 2014 Report,

there are some 1.8 billion people whose only source of water has fecal contamination. It is these people, and especially their children, who will benefit the most from this device. Funding has been raised by using Indiegogo, and as their monetary goals have been met, they plan on having production at a commercial scale this year. The idea was conceived in 2012, a prototype was developed in 2013, and final patents and prototypes were developed and obtained in 2014. Further, the Desolenator group is making an intense effort to supply their technology to where it is needed most using corporate and individual sponsorship. Sunlight has some very elementary powers, which we can harness for our basic human needs, like quenching our thirst, or lighting our way. Lorne Oja is an energy consultant, power engineer and a partner in a company that installs solar panels, wind turbines and energy control products in Central Alberta. He built his first off-grid home in 2003. His column appears every second Friday in the Advocate. Contact him at: lorne@solartechnical.ca.

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Development Officer Approvals On February 17, 2015, the Development Officer issued approval for the following applications: Discretionary Use Lancaster Green 1. Group 2 Architects – a 462m2 addition and a 200m2 addition to the St. Francis of Assisi Middle School, as well as site redevelopment to accommodate a new 12 stall parking lot on the existing site, located at 321 Lindsay Avenue.

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This image provided by NASA shows a message-carrying Golden Record that Voyager carried. The phonograph record is a 12-inch gold-plated copper disk containing sounds and images selected to portray the diversity of life and culture on Earth. Astronomers have their own cosmic version of the single person’s Valentine’s Day dilemma: Do you wait for that interesting person to call you or do you make the call yourself and risk getting shot down. Their version involves E.T. Instead of love, astronomers are looking for life out there in the universe. For decades, astronomers have sat by their telescopes, listened and waited for a call from E.T., only to be left alone. So now some of them want to aim their best radars and lasers out to the sky to say “We are here, call us” to the closest few thousand worlds.

Astronomers debate contacting extraterrestrials BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN JOSE, Calif. — Astronomers have their own version of the single person’s dilemma: Do you wait by the phone for a call from that certain someone? Or do you make the call yourself and risk getting shot down? Instead of love, of course, astronomers are looking for alien life, and for decades, they have sat by their telescopes, waiting to hear from E.T. It didn’t happen, and so now some of them want to beam messages out into the void and invite the closest few thousand worlds to chat or even visit. Others scientists, including Stephen Hawking, think that’s crazy, warning that instead of sweet and gentle E.T., we may get something like the planetconquering aliens from Independence Day. The consequences, they say, could be catastrophic. But calling out there ourselves may be the only way to find out if we are not alone, and humanity may benefit from alien intelligence, said Douglas A. Vakoch, whose title — for real — is director of interstellar message composition at the SETI Institute in Mountain View, California. SETI stands for Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, and until now it’s been mostly a listening-type thing. This dispute — which mixes astronomy, science fiction, philosophy, the law, mathematics and a touch of silliness — broke out Thursday and Friday at a convention in San Jose of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. And this week several prominent space experts, including Space X founder Elon Musk and planet hunter Geoff Marcy, started a petition cautioning against sending out such messages, saying it is impossible to predict whether extraterrestrial life will be benign or hostile. Vakoch is hosting a separate conference Saturday at the SETI Institute on the calling-all-aliens proposal and what the messages should say. The idea is called active SETI, and according to Vakoch would involve the beaming of messages via radar and perhaps eventually lasers.

We’ve been inadvertently sending radio and TV signals out to the cosmos for some 70 years — though less now, with cable and satellite sending shows directly down to Earth. In fact, each day a new far-off planet may be just now catching the latest episode of the 1950s sitcom I Love Lucy, said astronomer Seth Shostak, a senior astronomer at the SETI Institute. There have been a few small and unlikely-to-work efforts to beam messages out there in the past, including NASA sending the Beatles song Across the Universe into the cosmos in 2008. NASA’s Voyager probe recently left the solar system with a “golden record” created by Carl Sagan with a message, and the space agency’s New Horizon probe will also have greetings on it by the time it exits the solar system. But what scientists are now talking about is a coordinated and sustained million-dollar-a-year effort with approval from some kind of science or international body and a message that people agree on. It’s an “attempt to join the galactic club,” Vakoch said. He assured a crowd of reporters: “There’s no danger of alien invasion from active SETI.” But as a science fiction author, as well as an astrophysicist, David Brin thinks inviting aliens here is a bad idea. Even if there is a low risk of a nasty creature coming, the consequences could be extreme. “I can’t bring myself to wager my grandchildren’s destiny on unreliable assumptions” about benevolent aliens, Brin said. Brin noted that European explorers brought slaughter and disease to less technologically advanced people in the Americas more than 500 years ago. He called for the science community to put efforts on hold for an ethical and scientific discussion on “why it won’t go the same way as between Cortez and the Aztecs.” As Brin, Shostak, Vakoch and others sparred at a news conference, 84-year-old Frank Drake sat in the back quietly. Drake, a pioneer in the search for extraterrestrial life, created the formula called Drake’s Equation that scientists use to estimate the chances that other life is out there. More than 40 years ago, Drake and Sagan beamed a message into space to look for aliens, a first for Earth.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Red Deer Community Safety Ad Hoc Committee The City of Red Deer is looking for up to three more volunteers to become members of its newest committee – the Community Safety Ad Hoc Committee. This will be a two year commitment and will develop the following for consideration by City Council: A strategic plan for crime prevention and community safety A funding model and distribution process for community safety projects A governance structure for a community based crime prevention and community safety model The Committee will reflect a multi-disciplinary, diverse membership with a broad based perspective. We are looking for people who have a background in one or more of the following areas: • Health • Governance and/or past experience on a not for profit board • Financial – accounting / budgeting • General citizen / neighbourhood association representative Apply to become a member of this exciting committee by Monday, March 9, 2015 at 9 a.m. Please include what area you are most interested in. For more information or to apply, contact: Legislative Services Second floor, City Hall Phone: 403-342-8132 Email: legislativeservices@reddeer.ca Or visit us online: www.reddeer.ca/councilcommittees

BOOKS A scandalous story Amherst By William Nicholson Simon & Schuster The story of the illicit love affair of Austin Dickinson, older brother of the famous American poet Emily Dickinson, and his longtime mistress Mabel Loomis Todd intrigues advertising copywriter Alice Dickinson (no relation). She wishes to pursue it for a screenplay. Alice travels from her home in England to America to visit and explore Amherst KIRSTEN for two weeks, while gatherLOWE ing more information about Mabel and Austin’s story. Before leaving, her friend Jack gives her the phone number of an old family friend, Professor Nick Crocker, who lives in Amherst with his wife. They could be of some help in pointing Alice in the right direction on her research. However, when Alice meets Nick and his colleague, Silva, for coffee she is privately given some advice from Nick’s friend: Don’t sleep with Nick or fall for his games. Apparently even though he’s married, Nick Crocker is a womanizer who knows no boundaries, or the terms ‘loyalty’ and ‘respect.’ Yet when Alice is given the opportunity to stay in Nick’s guest suite instead of a hotel, she takes it, knowing that his wife is out of town and “should be home any day.” And that is were the story weakens — because of course Alice falls for Nick and they end up sleeping together throughout her stay. Readers get the scandalous joy of reading about two love affairs that occurred in the same town at different times: Alice and Nick in the present and Mabel and Austin decades earlier. We learn how Austin Dickinson is depressed and living in an unhappy marriage. He is pushed by his sister Emily to go out and find happiness in his life. Mabel Todd is high-strung and full of life. She has moved to the small town of Amherst from Chicago with her husband, David. Due to her outgoing personality, she soon becomes the talk of the town and catches the attention of Austin. David and Mabel have an open marriage and he is quite content with Mabel sharing her love with another man. Austin, on the other hand, must conceal the affair. The hidden star in this novel is Emily Dickinson and her poems, which Nicholson has placed strategically in the book to enhance the scenes. There are also chapters from Emily’s point of view that make her presence spiritual-like. But the Alice-and-Nick tryst is melodramatic. It was more of an annoyance than an intriguing story. At first, the two plots mirror each other and flow nicely together, but suddenly Austin and Mabel’s affair comes to an end and the focus is thrown onto Alice and Nick — the last people readers wanted to read about when Emily Dickinson is involved. Kirsten Lowe is a local freelance book reviewer and Red Deer College student.

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Orphan Train By Christina Baker Kline $17.99 Wm Morrow Publishing Here is a sad but interesting story featuring two girls, one a passenger on the “Orphan Train” from New York City to Minnesota in 1929, the other a half Penobscot Indian foster child in Maine in 2011. The “Orphan Train” was a method of clearing orphan children out of the big cities and sending them into the midwestern states, where labour was needed. In those far off days, there were no soPEGGY cial programs and the trains FREEMAN moved 200,000 children to new homes between 1854 to 1929. These train travellers were all ages, from babies to 12 year olds. The idea of adoption may have been made, with happy endings in mind, but that didn’t always happen. The details of this story are true, the trains really did relocate children. The story told here in 1929, of Niamh (Neev) Power a red-headed Irish girl from Kinvara, in County Galway, is bitter indeed. Niamh is a creation of the author but her story or something like it happened to many of these children. The people who met the trains, having been summoned by a poster advertising children, had only to choose a child, sign on the line and take them home. Some were chosen because they were babies, some because they looked strong and able to work. A red-headed girl of nine years, underfed and sad, might attend several stops on the rail line before being chosen. If the “adoptive” parents found the child to be less than they expected, they returned him or her. The children had no such choice. Some had good homes and successful lives, some did not. Niamh’s name was changed several times in her life, as fate tossed her this way and that, to three families. Niamh is strong in some ways, and she has one possession, a Claddagh Celtic cross, given her by her Gram when she left Ireland. Molly Ayer is a native foster child, presently living with Ralph and Dina in Spruce Harbor Maine, in 2011. She is 17, in Grade 10, and she has embraced a goth style that pretty well isolates her in this small

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BRIEF NEW YORK — More than 20 years after his death, there is still plenty of news about Dr. Seuss. Random House Children’s Books said Wednesday it will publish a recently discovered manuscript with illustrations called What Pet Should I Get on July 28. The publisher plans at least two more books, based on materials found in 2013 in the author’s home in La Jolla, California, by his widow and secretary. The author whose real name was Theodor Geisel died in 1991. Random House associate publishing director Cathy Goldsmith says What Pet Should I Get? was likely written between 1958 and 1962. The book features the same brother and sister seen in Dr. Seuss’ One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish.

Seven titles make long list for $20,000 National Business Book Award TORONTO — Acclaimed writer Naomi Klein and former Sun News Network host Ezra Levant are among the contenders for this year’s $20,000 National Business Book Award. Klein made the prize’s long list for This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs the Climate (Knopf Canada), which is also a finalist for the $25,000 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing. Levant, winner of the 2011 National Business Book Award, made the cut this time for Groundswell: The Case for Fracking (Signal). Other finalists include Peter Foster for Why We Bite the Invisible Hand: The Psychology of Anti-Capitalism (Pleasaunce Press) and Alfred Hermida for Tell Everyone (Doubleday Canada). The long list is rounded out by Gordon Pitts for Fire in the Belly: How Purdy Crawford Rescued Canada and Changed the Way We do Business (Nimbus Publishing); Jacques Poitras for Irving vs. Irving (Viking Canada); and Clive Veroni for Spin: How Politics has the Power to Turn Marketing on its Head( House of Anansi Press). The winner will be announced on April 16.

Still famous: Publisher launches Factory Books, line of e-books about Andy Warhol NEW YORK — Andy Warhol’s Factory is going digital. On Tuesday, Open Road Integrated Media launched Factory Books, a line of e-books about Warhol and the artists and bohemians he worked with in the 1960s and after. Releases will include Stephen Koch’s Stargazer: The Life, World and Films of Andy Warhol, Ultra Violet’s Famous for 15 Minutes: My Years With Andy Warhol and Candy Darling’s Candy Darling: Memoirs of an Andy Warhol Superstar. Open Road is a digital publisher founded in 2009.

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Time to move on from immature boyfriend Dear Annie: I’m in my early 50s, single again after a long 20-year relationship that should have ended sooner. A year ago, I met a guy I really like, and we’ve been seeing each other seriously since. “Bill” has about a dozen close female friends. He does things like buy them bras and brags that he knows all of their sizes. It hasn’t been a deal breaker beMITCHELL cause I’ve met & SUGAR most of them, and they really are just friends. However, it bugs me that we’ll make plans to spend a quiet afternoon together, and then one of these girlfriends will text him, and instead of telling me about it or asking me first, Bill will meet up with her (and often her girlfriends), and the next thing you

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know, I’m stuck sharing him with a bunch of women. Also, with two of these women, he doesn’t tell me he has seen them until after the fact. Last weekend, he got us tickets to a golf game. I knew he wanted to take a male friend, so I gave up my ticket. It turns out, he had four tickets and took the friend along with two girls. He didn’t even offer to tell me he had extra tickets. When Bill is out with these women, he avoids my calls. He buys them drinks and either lies about it or just doesn’t mention it. He says it’s not cheating if he doesn’t sleep with them. He continues to do this even though I’ve said it seems disrespectful to our relationship. Am I being unreasonable or just gullible? I’m still in great shape and have had many other offers. I’m ready to settle down in a meaningful relationship, and this is like high school. Thoughts? — Tired of Sharing Dear Tired: What are you doing with

HOROSCOPES Friday, Feb. 20 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Cindy Crawford, 49; Sidney Poitier, 88; Willie Garson, 51 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Today will welcome Venus into Aries, highlighting the spark of life! That innocent energy that we all strive to achieve in this life is welcomed back into your life. Let others LARISA MAIRA behave silly. If it OZOLINS brings a smile to your face, then what’s the harm? Connect with as many people as you can, discuss world events. Let’s collectively find an end to problematic troubles we are all facing! HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your birthday, this year will be a very important year for all of you now. Your true self will emerge and you will be much happier than you have ever been before. You are more inspired to act on your values and will do so in a quick and restless way. There is no doubt of your passions and you will act them out. Just be mindful when trying to express yourself verbally. ARIES (March 21-April 19): This is a

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good day to go out and get some sort of adornment to beautify yourself. You will be attracting others to you in a great way, starting now! It is a good time to socialize, but only surround yourself with positive individuals. You don’t want to be influenced for the worst! TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You are getting ready for your big reveal, but first it is time to rest and pamper yourself. You deserve it! Avoid arguments and just rest. It is time to discuss everything with the family and this will make you feel liberated now. Don’t overspend, but do treat yourself! GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Lots of hanging out with friends and socializing will be happening now, or at least the planning of the event will. Discuss any plans you have with others, as they will help you see a more realistic way of making those aspirations come true. CANCER (June 21-July 22): It might take some effort to see beyond what you think is of value to you. Others see life differently. This is not to say you don’t share the same values, but perhaps socializing a bit more will help you see the light. More action will be taken at work and in the public now! LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Closer bonds with those significant relationships in your life are promised, these can be either business or romantic relationships. Avoid those who want to argue — they are not worth the effort. Travel is promised, along with joining your higher mind theories to practical methods. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Any past fears that you might have will start to be conquered now and you’ll love it!

this immature man-child? Do you seriously think he is going to give up his little harem for you? He is not. It’s time to move on. Dear Annie: My husband and I are close friends with “John and Mary.” John continues to spend money on “toys” he feels he “needs” without Mary’s knowledge. We know this because he shares the information with my husband and shows him the things he has purchased. John has incurred a great deal of debt, and Mary hasn’t a clue because John controls all of the finances. Meanwhile, he gets upset with how much she spends on groceries, gas or household furniture. My husband and I consider honesty to be a cornerstone of our marriage. It makes us sick that John is not being honest with his wife. We’ve already encouraged John to tell Mary the truth, and he hasn’t. So do we tell her, or do we just stay out of their business? — Honest BFFs Dear Honest: Hard as it may be, you need to stay out of this, and your husband should not be admiring John’s “toys.”

You can explain to John that Mary will eventually find out and the consequences will be compounded by his lying. He is better off working with her than against her. She could be a supportive partner. You also can suggest he contact Debtors Anonymous (debtorsanonymous.org) for help. Dear Annie: This is a response to “Frustrated,” the 67-year-old widow who misses sex and wants to know whether masturbation is still a mortal sin. As one who was raised a Catholic, I find it difficult to believe that a merciful God, and I believe He is, would condemn those who commit the “sin” of masturbation to an eternity in Hell along with serial killers and mass murderers. If that is the case, that widow will have an awful lot of company there. — A Believer 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.

Also, the bonds you have with others will surely open you up to greater truth. Get together with others and socialize as best as you can. It will help reduce any anxiety you might have. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You will definitely be keen to socialize with others now. You will finally understand the truth of everyone’s naturally talents. Whatever transpires today will be fun and you will have a blast. It might be difficult to be completely open to all, but truth will allow that to vanish. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will enjoy your career more if you are able to share your creative spark with others. It is an excellent time to socialize with others and share your experiences and help them expand in areas such as health and daily life. Share your well thought out values with them! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The more able you are to be free with your own theories and thoughts, the better you will feel today. Try to avoid those who want to argue, even if they are family member. Smile and let it go. Share only what you deem necessary and share your spark of light.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The more bonded you feel with others, the more you will want to spend time alone or at least in contemplation. You will start to have a passion for what your soul wants you to do within this world. The greater the fire energy within, the better you will be able to shine now! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You are now ready to walk your talk and you will no doubt attract others to you for your creative spark! You will figure out the best way, the most realistic approach, to achieving your ambitions now. Good day to break down barriers that have held you back. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Energy levels are back up. You are more inclined to treat your passions with more gusto as well. This will no doubt increase your confidence as you will see that your actions are having an impact for you financially. It is a good time to socialize with others and celebrate! Larisa Maira Ozolins is an internationally syndicated astrologer and columnist. Her column appears daily in the Advocate.

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Five actors, each with up to 30 years of experience, were flown in to Lacombe for Cow Patti Theatre Company’s last play, Who’s Under Where?, by Marcia Kash and Douglas E. Hughes.

Straight for the funny bone LACOMBE’S COW PATTI THEATRE COMPANY HAS ONE MANDATE: MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF

All heck is breaking loose at the Lacombe Golf and Country Club in the off season. Men are swinging from bed sheets and running around in bunny underwear. Women are hiding from their husbands and engaging in the sort of harebrained schemes that bring Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance to mind. In other words, it’s just another night at Cow Patti Theatre Company. . . Central Alberta’s only professional dinner theatre has been successfully running in its second Lacombe incarnation for the past four years, bringing

in seasoned actors from across Canada to appear in locally-produced farces, staged at the clubhouse. Five actors, each with up to 30 years of experience, were flown in from Toronto and as far as Fredericton, N.B., for the last play, Who’s Under Where?, by Marcia Kash and Douglas E. Hughes. All performed in various actors’ equity productions, from weighty Shakespearean productions at Stratford, Ont., to television commercials and high-profile TV serials and movies. But they parked their method-acting techniques at the door upon arriving in Lacombe. Instead, their gifts for comic timing and Benny Hill-like pratfalls were fully tapped into for the lightweight

Cow Patti show that ran for five weeks before wrapping on Dec. 14. The plot line about two sneaky lingerie designers, their jealous husbands, and a half-naked male model, was “way, way over the top,” said Patric Masurkevitch. The actor portrayed buffoonish designer Senior Bruno Fruferelli with an Italian accent thicker than parmigiano cheese. Who’s Under Where? presented a fun seven weeks of employment (including two weeks of rehearsals) for Masurkevitch, a married Torontonian and father of two. He spent many seasons at the Shaw Festival Theatre in Niagara-on-theLake, Ont., and Charlottetown Festival in P.E.I., but didn’t know exactly where

Lacombe was on the map before agreeing to play Fuferelli. But he was eager to take on another acting adventure for pay. “Where you work is where you go. Actors are self-employed, so we’re always looking for something,” said Masurkevitch. He (along with the other out-of-province thespians) was taken on a day trip to Banff and the Rocky Mountains before returning to Ontario. His next production, Melancholy Play at Toronto’s The Empty Room Theatre, will be a definitely departure from Who’s Under Where?, which was full of baffling comic mayhem.

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Interesting performances salvage weak plot When dying hospital patient Peter Ravenswaal seeks solace in the play Wrong Turn at Lungfish, he turns to the words of poets T.S. Eliot and Charles Beaudelaire for comfort. Aside from some brief quotations, the same consolation was not available to the audience watching this Central Alberta Theatre production about life, death and the whole nine yards that opened on LANA Thursday in the MICHELIN Nickle Studio at Red Deer’s Memorial Centre. Lungfish was written by Happy Days and Laverne and Shirley creator Garry Marshall — who’s obviously no Beaudelaire or Eliot. For all of his heart’s-in-the-rightplace knack for making 1970s TV comedies, Marshall wouldn’t know profundity if Arthur Fonzarelli spray painted it on the men’s room wall. However, this dramedy co-written by the American producer and Lowell Ganz does contain some humour and a few moments approaching pathos. And the local production, directed by Craig Scott, has two interesting lead performances that pick up steam, even as the play’s broad-brush-stroke plot stalls out in the last half hour. The action opens with Ravenswaal,

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Robbin Edgar playing Ravenswaal and Tara Rorke as Anita rehearse the Central Alberta Theatre play ‘Wrong Turn at Lungfish’ in the Nickle Studio. a cantankerous, blind patient at the heart of Marshall’s dramedy, giving his nurse (Anya Paulsen) a hard time because he can. It turns out the former university dean is angry, bitter and scared. Ravenswaal, played by Innisfail actor Robbin Edgar, is a childless widower and an agnostic. With no family or faith to cling to during his fatal illness, he is

grappling with the Big Questions in his final days. Into his hospital room walks perky volunteer Anita Meredino (Tara Rorke), who’s prepared to read to Ravenswaal in her halting, semi-literate and nasal style. At first, Ravenswaal doesn’t want her to stay, but his loneliness — combined with Meredino’s willingness to

squeeze in a few chapters of a pornographic novel between poetry readings — make him reconsider throwing her out of his room. Predictably, the miserable old coot and the unsophisticated young broad hold clashing world views, with Meredino seeing things from an optimistic, emotional perspective and Ravenswaal from a purely intellectual, pessimistic one. As they argue their way through the Theory of Evolution, art and religion, some facts come to light that make Ravenswaal tackle the subject of inter-personal relationships. More specifically, he doesn’t get Meredino’s inexplicable devotion to her thuggish boyfriend Dominic De Caesar (Travis Johnson). Through Ravenswaal’s intervention, Rorke’s character gradually begins to gather self confidence and self awareness. The old man eventually allows his softer side to show. Edgar and Rorke’s portrayals of these two reluctant friends become more dimensional as the play progresses. If the script was sharper, less manipulative and more subtle, the ending might even have been tearful. What can be said for Wrong Turn at Lungfish is that at least it doesn’t attempt to easily answer questions that are destined to be pondered for centuries to come. And I guess you’ve got to give the playwrights some credit for asking the questions in the first place. The play, with adult themes, continues to March 7. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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More fizzle than fetch The DUFF 0 stars (out of four) Rated: PG-13 BY ANN HORNADAY ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES In the era of Mo’ne Davis and the groundbreaking Like a Girl campaign, The DUFF feels like crumbs from a dated, hopelessly retrograde table. Based on Kody Keplinger’s young adult novel, this high school rom-com is tricked out in rhetoric of independence and self-discovery that give it a pseudo-feminist sheen. But, between its grating heroine, strident speechifying, derivative plot and draggy tone and tempo, it’s like the red-headed stepchild of Mean Girls and Freaky Friday. Of course, red-headed stepchildren are precisely the kind of people The DUFF aims to redeem and celebrate. Bianca Piper (Mae Whitman), a plucky high school senior with a taste for zombie movies and overalls, is perfectly content with her place in the teenage pecking order, including playing third banana to her gorgeous best friends Casey and Jess (Bianca A. Santos, Skyler Samuels) and remaining largely invisible to the class queen bee Madison (Bella Thorne). But when Piper’s hunky next-door neighbor Wesley lets slip that she’s her clique’s DUFF — Designated Ugly Fat Friend — Bianca descends into a spiral of self-doubt, enlisting Wesley to coach her in the ways of feminine beauty and maybe even snagging her big crush, a guitarplaying Adonis named Toby, for a date. Directed by Ari Sandel, who won an Oscar for his witty 2005 short film West Bank Story, this far clunkier enterprise is a drag from its first moments, when Bianca curtly narrates her high school’s in-group hierarchy of “jocks, geeks and princesses,” and continues as she regales her friends with foulmouthed put-downs and, when an argument breaks out later, calling them “whores.” Bianca isn’t fat or ugly, but she isn’t

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Plein air paintings on exhibit until March 20 Central Alberta, as Larry Reese sees it, can be viewed in a new art display at the Gallery on Main in Lacombe. The resident of Half Moon Bay, near Sylvan Lake, has interpreted “the diverse world within a 150-km radius from my front door” in his exhibit of plein air paintings, As I See It, which

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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Mae Whitman as Bianca and Bella Thorne as Madison in The DUFF. terribly kind or sympathetic, either: Played with less warmth than brisk efficiency by Whitman, she makes a dubious protagonist, especially when all of her energies seem geared toward making herself more “super-hot and popular.” (She doesn’t get much support on the home front, where her single mom, played by Allison Janney in a thankless turn, runs a self-help miniempire and cluelessly expounds on the virtues of power suits.) Though The DUFF purports to be told from a female point of view, it’s the male characters who really pop.

As the none-too-bright but essentially good-hearted Wesley, Robbie Amell channels the rakish twinkle of “Risky Business”-era Tom Cruise; Nick Eversman, as Toby, projects a canny combination of fey mellowness and sharpeyed self interest. Sandel and screenwriter Josh A. Cagan do their best to make The DUFF relevant in an age of social media (with on-screen hashtags and animations), divorce and cyber-bullying. But what might have been a frank portrayal of high school culture and challenges ends up veering between being either

too cynically hyper-sexual or preachy. All of The DUFF’s most troubling contradictions — between autonomy and male approval, artifice and authenticity — come to an uneasy head in its climactic scenes, which hew to the most depressingly conventional happy endings of yore. If the filmmakers were trying to provide a new way for high school girls to think about self-image, social control and identity, perhaps they should have listened to those deathless lines from “Mean Girls”: Stop trying to make The DUFF happen. It isn’t going to happen.

runs from Friday, Feb. 27 to March 20. Reese’s landscapes capture the “wonders of the season” through colour, line and form. He said he paints realistically, not to document, but to let the images that he creates become informed by his emotions, moods and subjective experiences. “I am definitely a heart artist and leave the heady stuff for academics.” Reese teaches film acting at Red Deer College, but has taken his visual art pursuits more seriously in the past decade after studying from Central Alberta artist David More. Through this exhibit, he said he hopes to invite viewers “to go inside my paintings and join me in the world as I see it.” An opening reception will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 27.

at the Centennial Stage, which is accessed from the back of the Scott Block in downtown Red Deer. The local production will be directed by Lori Lane, who has experience helming many plays and musicals. Twelve Angry Men will be presented at the Scott Block theatre in June. For more information, call 403-3479203.

The American writer and cartoonist is behind One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish, Green Eggs and Ham and other popular kids’ books. The musical runs Feb. 27, 28 and March 6,7 at the New Life Fellowship Church, 20 Kelloway Cres. in Red Deer. Advance tickets and show times are available from cornerstoneyouththeatre.org or by calling 403-986-2981.

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Art lovers have two chances this week to meet Red Deer potter Dawn Candy. The owner of Little Sister Pottery will be at Sunworks at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday to talk about her process and inspirations. Candy will also be giving an artist’s lecture at the Welikoklad Event Centre from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday. Admission is free and all are welcome. The public can arrive a little earlier to the event centre to catch the 5 to 7 p.m. reception for the School of Creative Arts staff and faculty art show. For more information about Candy, visit www.littlesister.ca.

An Edmonton writer will be at Red Deer’s Coles store on Saturday, March 7, signing copies of his fantasy book The Angel’s Claw. Paul Sveen will meet readers at the Parkland Mall bookstore from noon to 3 p.m. Sveen is a standup comedian and former drummer for the late Stompin’ Tom Connors. He’s exploring his literary talents in a fantasy novel about the end of the world. In The Angel’s Claw, a porthole opens in a forest. Legions of demons are unleashed and they build an angel trap to capture an otherworldly being. Forty miles away, living in a city alley, is a broken, homeless man with a gift — as well as a dark secret. Can this freezing, starving man be the only person who can save humanity? Sveen said his book contains “the fears and desperation I’ve discovered that most of us carry: What’s my purpose? Do I matter? Is karma real?” He feels he put all of the “emotions and energies of standup” into this novel, and he looks forward to sharing the story with readers.

Red Deer Players seeking 12 angry men for production A dozen male community actors are needed for a local production of Twelve Angry Men. The casting requirements are 12 male actors, age 18 or older, of diverse ages and backgrounds. The drama by Reginald Rose originally aired on TV, then was adapted into two films, including a highly successful, acclaimed 1957 movie, starring Henry Fonda. The plot concerns the deliberation of jurors, who are deciding the outcome of a homicide trial of a 19-yearold man accused of killing his father. Two days of auditions will be held for the Red Deer Players’ production of Twelve Angry Men: from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, March 2. Both audition calls will be held

Stage show pays tribute to Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat fans and devotees of the Grinch and Horton Hears a Who can now see Seussical The Musical. The map-cap stage show, put on by Cornerstone Youth Theatre, will pay tribute to the fantasy worlds of Dr. Theodor Seuss Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss).

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The Book of Negroes invents a strong female character, Aminata Diallo, who experiences and eventually overcomes the full, horrifying spectrum of slavery and racism in North America.

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slaves who are willing to relocate to Canada, where they encounter a colder brand of racism, personified in an inexplicably hammy performance by Jane Alexander as the town’s publisher/printer. As a fictional character, Aminata has a “Zelig”like ability to be just in the frame of all the history going on around her, almost as if she was getting to all these places in Bill and Ted’s excellent phone booth instead of rickety ships and horse-drawn carts. Although the script (by Hill and series director Clement Virgo) opens with a poetic, almost liquid quality to its story and words, The Book of Negroes quickly suffers in the second night, when it starts racing along the timeline with clumsy dialogue that exists mainly to push along the plot. The producers and cast (which includes Cuba Gooding Jr. and Louis Gossett Jr.) have clearly put a lot of care and thought into this project; Ellis, particularly, gives a lead performance that is strong enough to mask some of the script’s problems. But Aminata’s journey is also a romance, as she spends a good chunk of the series pining for Chekura (Lyriq Bent), a young man from a nearby village who helped foreign traders capture her and then submitted himself to slavery rather than be apart from her. As husband and wife, they repeatedly lose each other and reconnect over the ensuing decades, pressing The Book of Negroes well past the point of plausibility, but giving it some of the emotional anchoring it desperately needs.

mandate, Cow Patti became a local favourite in Lacombe for five seasons before Lea had to close up shop and move east with her spouse after he was transferred by his airline to Ontario in 2000. Cow Patti Theatre reopened in Cornwall and operated successfully there until 2010. Then Lea’s husband was transferred back to Alberta. Although his family and their theatre company returned with him to Lacombe, Lea wasn’t sure what kind of homecoming to expect. She was heartened to discover “people didn’t forget about Cow Patti.” In fact, David Clark, former general manager of the Lacombe Golf and Country Club, immediately invited the group to use the facility again for its shows — which was a huge boon to starting anew in Central Alberta, said Lea. She remains touched by this support. As Clark passed away recently from an illness, Cow Patti is dedicating this season to his memory, along with that of the late Richard Bauer, who acted in several Cow Patti shows. “I do this to make a paycheque, but it’s the people I meet and work with who fill my life,” said Lea, who’s always aimed to give something back to the community through her company. That’s why Cow Patti regularly does benefit performances for dozens of smaller charities and non-profit groups, such as Medical Mercy Canada, Grammalink-Africa and the Lending Cupboard. In the 2013-14 season of three plays, the group raised more than $47,000 for various organizations. Who’s Under Where itself raised $23,500 for charities through eight benefit performances. A portion of every dinner theatre ticket sold for benefit performances is earmarked for designated charities. The groups’ causes are also publicized at these shows, and they can hold fundraising silent auctions and gain from a Plop Drop raffle. Lea takes care of all the organizational details, as well as marketing and ticket sales. It makes for very long days while a show is in progress. “I used to tell the kids, ‘OK, Mom is going into Crazy Week’ before

we open a show. ... But it’s all been very gratifying,” said Lea. Considering the theatre group can only use the golf club from November to the end of March, she decided to simplify things this season by staging two Cow Patti plays with longer runs rather than three with shorter ones. Next up is The Ladies Foursome, by Norm Foster, which runs from March 4 to 29. The new round of comic mayhem should be a particular hit with golfers. For more information, visit www.cowpatti.com. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

But catching all the nonsensical details didn’t matter. The dinner theatre audience that gathered one Wednesday night in November — nearly a full-house crowd, including ladies from the Red Hat Society and a local non-profit group reaping some proceeds from ticket sales — were there purely for the chuckles and guffaws. And there were plenty to be had. “We came because we’re golfers, but now we’re hooked. It’s a fun evening out. The shows are fabulous and the food is good,” concluded Cow Patti patron Judy Kemmis, from Rimbey, at the last farce. Her friend Pat Cox compared the quality of the plays to those produced by Calgary theatre companies she’s attended. Cow Patti founder and producer AnnaMarie Lea credits the “fantastic” professional actors who she hires for allowing her to put on “top-notch” entertainment in a community of 12,000 people. She feels it’s the consistent ability to make people laugh that’s key to her theatre group’s success. “The world and people’s lives are so full of tragedy. We could all shed a tear at the drop of a hat for private or personal matters ... so we stick to laughter,” said Lea. While some theatre groups aspire to put on experimental plays or serious productions with a message, no extra brain power is needed for Cow Patti fare — which goes straight for the funny bone. “We give the people what they want,” Lea added. Drawing audiences from Stettler, Red Deer and beyond, Cow Patti is a rare entrepreneurial achievement — a financially successful company with an 18-year track-record for putting on shows in small communities without relying on government grants. In large part, it remains a family affair. Lea picks the scripts and directors, produces and acts in each show. Her husband designs and builds the sets, and their four kids lend hands in various ways. Lea, a Calgary native, tread the boards professionally in Vancouver and Yellowknife before starting Cow Patti in Lacombe in 1996 for lifestyle reasons: Proceeds from shows at the Lacombe Golf and GALAXY CINEMAS RED DEER Country Club allowed 357-37400 HWY 2, RED DEER COUNTY 403-348-2357 her to stay home while raising her children, SHOWTIMES FOR FRIDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2015 TO who now range in age THURSDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2015 from 14 to 23 years. SEVENTH SON 3D (PG) (NOT REC. FOR THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF Since her husband, WATER 3D (G) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI 7:40, YOUNG CHILDREN, FRIGHTENING SCENES, Tom, was away piloting 9:55; SAT 12:10, 2:40, 7:40, 9:55; SUN 12:10, 2:40, VIOLENCE) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI-SUN 4:40, 7:40, 10:30; MON-THURS 7:25, 9:45 commercial passenger 7:20; MON-THURS 7:05 MCFARLAND, USA (G) CLOSED CAPTIONED, JUPITER ASCENDING 3D (PG) (NOT REC. flights to northern CanaNO PASSES FRI 4:00, 7:10, 10:10; SAT-SUN 1:00, FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, FRIGHTENING SCENES, da, somebody had to stay 4:00, 7:10, 10:10; MON-THURS 6:55, 10:05 VIOLENCE) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI 3:40, 6:50, home with the family, MCFARLAND, USA (G) STAR & STROLLERS 9:50; SAT 12:40, 3:40, 6:50, 9:50; SUN 12:40, 3:40, SCREENING, NO PASSES WED 1:30 9:50; MON-WED 6:40, 9:35; THURS 10:15 said Lea. HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2 (18A) KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE (14A) The actress, who lists (SUBSTANCE ABUSE, CRUDE CONTENT) (VIOLENCE, COARSE LANGUAGE) CLOSED among her credits the CLOSED CAPTIONED, NO PASSES FRI 5:35, 8:00, CAPTIONED, NO PASSES FRI 3:50, 7:00, 10:05; 10:25; SAT-SUN 12:40, 3:10, 5:35, 8:00, 10:25; MON2008 feature film Death SAT-SUN 12:50, 3:50, 7:00, 10:05; MON-THURS THURS 7:35, 10:10 7:00, 10:00 Race with Jason Statham PADDINGTON (G) CLOSED CAPTIONED SAT-SUN 2:20 KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE (14A) (she played a nasty FOCUS (14A) (COARSE LANGUAGE) NO PASSES (VIOLENCE, COARSE LANGUAGE) STAR & THURS 7:00, 9:45 teller) and Neil Simon’s STROLLERS SCREENING, NO PASSES WED 1:30 THE DUFF (PG) (COARSE LANGUAGE) CLOSED Brighton Beach Memoirs THE WEDDING RINGER (14A) (COARSE CAPTIONED FRI 5:20, 7:50, 10:20; SAT-SUN 12:20, LANGUAGE, SEXUAL CONTENT, NOT with Janet Wright of Cor2:50, 5:20, 7:50, 10:20; MON-THURS 7:20, 9:55 RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN) CLOSED ner Gas fame (at VancouAMERICAN SNIPER (14A) (VIOLENCE, CAPTIONED FRI-SUN 10:00; MON-THURS 9:50 COARSE LANGUAGE) CLOSED CAPTIONED ver’s Arts Club Theatre), FIFTY SHADES OF GREY (18A) (SEXUAL FRI 3:20, 6:40, 9:45; SAT-SUN 12:00, 3:20, 6:40, also sought to make her CONTENT) CLOSED CAPTIONED, NO PASSES 9:45; MON-THURS 6:35, 9:40 FRI 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, 9:30, 10:30; SAT-SUN own acting opportuniTHE PIRATES WHO DON’T DO ANYTHING: 12:30, 1:30, 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, 9:30, 10:30; MONA VEGGIETALES MOVIE (G) SAT 11:00 ties in a small town that, WED 6:30, 7:25, 9:30, 10:15; THURS 7:25, 10:15 WWE FAST LANE -- 2015 () SUN 6:00 otherwise, wouldn’t have THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF CLASSIC MUSIC SERIES: AEROSMITH () offered any. WATER (G) CLOSED CAPTIONED FRI-SAT 5:10 THURS 7:30 With its comedy-first

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Here’s to filmmakers willing to shuffle off history’s heavy coat and let the imagination take over, even when the audience may get distracted by all the extra Googling they’ll have to do to figure out how much (if any) of the story is true. Quentin Tarantino may not have too much in common with the makers of BET’s intriguing and earnest miniseries The Book of Negroes, except for a shared penchant for alternate histories. His films Inglourious Basterds and Django Unchained both reveled in acts of revisionist catharsis — Jews who successfully undermine the Nazis; a slave who wins his freedom through spaghetti-western tactics. The Book of Negroes is not as extreme an example, but it offers a similar satisfaction by inventing a strong female character, Aminata Diallo (Aunjanue Ellis), who experiences and eventually overcomes the full, horrifying spectrum of slavery and racism in North America, beginning with her capture in the mid-18th century as a young girl (played by Shailyn Pierre-Dixon) from Mali. Aminata’s mother is a “baby catcher” (midwife) and her father is a jewelry maker; Aminata dreams of someday becoming an elder storyteller in her village. Now in chains, she makes the arduous, frightening trip across the ocean to South Carolina, where she is sold into slavery. Beginning with her rejection of the ship captain’s attempt to rename her “Mary,” Aminata stands up to

each and every one of her many oppressors until, as a middle-aged woman near the end of this six-hour story, she triumphantly returns to West Africa as part of a colony of freed slaves. She writes her autobiography and becomes a symbol for British abolitionists. Nearly all of what I’ve described is historical fiction. Based on Canadian author Lawrence Hill’s 2007 novel of the same name (in the United States, the book was first released as Someone Knows My Name), The Book of Negroes is taken from the true story of a group of North American slaves who sought freedom in Nova Scotia and, aided by abolitionists, established Freetown in Sierra Leone. As the adult Aminata, Ellis plays a woman who, in addition to her midwifery skills, excels at learning to speak and write in other languages, which is so often (and bluntly) seen as the skill that saves her life. A Jewish businessman, Solomon Lindo (Allan Hawco) and his wife (Amy Louise Wilson) purchase Aminata from her master and elevate her status in their household to “servant.” She rejects Lindo’s patronizing treatment, especially when he reminds her how good her situation is compared with other slaves. On a trip with him to New York, Aminata escapes and starts her life over in a shantytown of freed and fugitive slaves, hoping the British, who are more sympathetic to ending slavery, will win the Revolutionary War. When that doesn’t happen, Aminata takes the offer of a British captain, John Clarkson (Ben Chaplin), to compile a census (“the book of negroes”) of former

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ZWEIFEL Mr. Edgar Henry 1928 - 2015 Edgar Henry Zweifel passed away peacefully at the Heritage House, in Stettler, Alberta with his family by his side on Saturday, February 14, 2015. A funeral service will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 5712 - 48 Avenue, Stettler, Alberta on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Karl Faltin, officiating. Interment will follow at the Lake View Cemetery, Stettler, Alberta. As an expression of sympathy and in loving memory of Edgar, memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association Red Deer and District Branch at 403-346-4631 or at https://crm1.diabetes.ca/bbis _CRMLive/donate. Arrangements in care of BRENNEN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, P.O. Box 193 Stettler, Alberta TOC 2LO 403.742.3315. Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting our website at www.brennenfuneralhome.com.

ALLEN Harvey Tansley (Feb. 11, 1921 - Dec. 24, 2014) Harvey Tansley Allen of Bashaw, formerly of Lacombe, passed away on December 24, 2014 at the age of 93. Harvey was born February 11, 1921 in Stettler, AB to Herb and Maud Allen. Harvey took his schooling in Stettler then attended the University of Alberta where he received his MSc in Horticulture. During this time he served in the RCAF and married his loving wife, Olive. They moved to Lacombe where he began his 35 year career as a horticulturist at the Lacombe Research Station retiring in 1982. Harvey enjoyed gardening, golf, curling, bowling, hunting, fishing, lapidary, playing Bridge and his loving family. Harvey is survived by his loving daughters, Elaine Allen (Ken Morrison) of Whiterock, B.C., Cathy (Robert) Knudtson of Camrose, four Grandchildren, and two Great-Grand Daughters. He was predeceased by his wife Olive in 2003, his parents, and his only brother Gordon. Harvey will be forever remembered for his beautiful gardens and as a true gentleman. A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm Saturday February 21, 2015 from the Burgar Memorial Chapel, Camrose, AB. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to Bashaw Meadows, STARS Air Ambulance or the Charity of One’s Choice. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com BURGAR FUNERAL HOME CAMROSE & DAYSLAND in care of arrangements. 780-672-2121. “Dedicated service since 1906” FRASER Peter Scott June 10, 1959 - Feb. 14, 2015 Peter Scott Fraser (Killer) passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at his home in Bentley, AB at the age of 55 years. Peter is lovingly remembered by all of his family and friends. Peter was predeceased by his brother, Richard Fraser. A Celebration of Peter’s Life will be held at the Lincoln Hall, Lacombe County, AB on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 1:00 pm. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.myalternatives.ca.

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CARLYLE Dorothy Marie 1916-2015 Mrs. Dorothy Marie Carlyle (nee Heaney) passed away at Lacombe on February 13, 2015 at the age of 98 years. Dorothy was born in Esther, Alberta on September 20, 1916. After marrying Robert Harold Carlyle in 1938, she settled in the Blindman Valley where she was an active member of the community for over 60 years. Dorothy was a dedicated supporter of the UFWA and Unifarm, and a director of the Red Deer Co-op for many years. She will be lovingly remembered by her four sons and their families, Dwight and Donna, Justine, Alison and Jared; Stephen and Evelyn, Rachel and Seth; Walter and June, Robert and Douglas; Donald and Edwina, Krista and Kisa; and her nine greatgrandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Pearl and Marguerite, and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Robert in 1996, as well as sisters Ruby, Gladys, May and brother Lawrence. At Dorothy’s request, there will be no funeral service. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to STARS Air Ambulance or to a charity of the donor’s choice. WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of arrangements. Phone 403-782-3366 or 403-843-3388 “A Caring Family, Caring For Families”

In Loving Memory of KNOPP, Marta (nee: Rozic) April 20, 1962 - Feb, 20, 2008 A special person, a special face Someone we love and can’t replace. Never selfish, always kind These are the memories she left behind. Gone are the days we used to share, But in our hearts, you’re always there. Never more than a thought away Loved and remembered every day. The years pass slowly without you, And we think of you always. Mom & Dad Rozic, Ivan & Leesa, Rachel, Ryan & Faith and Don

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HORTOBAGYI (nee Bodwell) Lorri Ann It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lorri Hortobagyi on Monday, February 9th, 2015 at the age of 55 years. Lorri will be greatly missed by her husband Ron; her stepchildren Elise and Stephanie (Mike); her grandchildren Madison, Tyler and Greyor; her mother Darlene Bodwell; her siblings Joanne Courtice (Dale Vold), Lucinda Sheardown (Craig) and Brad Bodwell (Shauna); her nephews and nieces, Wade Courtice, Cooper and Jake Sheardown, Jordyn Stolee, Taylor and Colton Bodwell. Lorri was predeceased by her father, Joe Bodwell. Lorri will be lovingly remembered by many relations from the Bodwell, Johannson and Hortobagyi families, as well as many treasured friends and clients. Lorri grew up on a farm east of town in the Springvale district and lived in Red Deer her whole life. She went to school here and continued into a hair stylist career that spanned four decades. Lorri had many of the same clients for nearly that whole time, owing partially to her skill, but moreover to her cheerful personality and easy-going nature. Many of those clients became more like friends and family to Lorri. Lorri and Ron had been friends for a long time and were married in 1994. Lorri was a devoted friend, wife, caregiver, daughter, sibling, stepmother and grandmother. She adored her grandchildren, and loved spending time with them. Lorri was also an avid doglover, having had her beloved Meisha for 14 years and then adopting a new puppy, Daisy, last summer. They both brought her so much joy. Lorri’s passing was sudden, but she was very happy in the days before, looking forward to and enjoying the first days of a family holiday. We will all remember Lorri’s happy laugh and great smile, as well as her love of country music, movies, decorating, sunshine, the beach, and sharing a glass of wine with loved ones in their beautiful backyard. A Celebration of Life will be announced and held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta NWT & Nunavut, 202-5913 50 Avenue, Red Deer, T4N 4C4.

LIVE in nanny to care for 2 yr. old boy. Please fax resume 403-887-0942 LIVE-IN caregiver for elderly parents on farm near Rimbey. Driving req’d. Salary - standard live-in wages. Call or text Angela 403-348-1016 or Sue 403-650-3047 P/T F. caregiver wanted for F. quad. Must be reliable and have own vehicle. 403-505-7846

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D6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Friday, Feb. 20, 2015

COLTER ENERGY LP IS NOW HIRING

WELL TESTING: Supervisors Night Operators Operators

Professionals

810

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

Restaurant/ Hotel

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820

Have current Safety EAST 40TH PUB certificates including H2S • Be prepared to work in REQ’S P/Tor F/T COOK remote locations for Apply in person with resume 3811 40th Ave. extended periods of time • Must be physically fit Hampton Inn & Suites • Competitive wages, benefits 128 Leva Ave. Red Deer and RRSP offered AB, CA T4E 1B9 Please email resume with current driver’s abstract to: Housekeeping Supervisor $20.00/hour jbecker@colterenergy.ca 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 IMMEDIATE OPENINGS * Hire and train cleaning Oil & Gas Well Testing staff Supervisors, Night Foremen, * Prepare work schedule , Experienced/ budget, estimate costs and Inexperienced keep financial records Junior Day/Night Apply in person 8am-4 pm Operators Monday - Friday Must have H2S, First Aid, valid driver’s license. JJAM Management (1987) Pre-employment Drug Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s screening Requires to work at these Competitive Wages. Red Deer, AB locations: Benefit Package 5111 22 St. Please submit resume 37444 HWY 2 S with references to: 37543 HWY 2N apply@wespro.ca 700 3020 22 St. Only individuals selected FOOD ATTENDANT for interviews will be Req’d permanent shift contacted weekend day and evening both full and part time. LOCAL SERVICE CO. 16 Vacancies, $10.25/hr. + in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. benefits. Start ASAP. VACUUM TRUCK Job description OPERATOR www.timhortons.com Must have Class 3 licence Education and experience w/air & all oilfield tickets. not req’d. Fax resume w/drivers Apply in person or fax abstract to 403-886-4475 resume to: 403-314-1303

820

Restaurant/ Hotel

850

Trades

860

Truckers/ Drivers

THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for 4 F/T Exp’d LINE COOKS at all stations. MUST HAVE: •

2 yrs. relevant exp., completion of High School, be reliable, self motivated, work well under limited supervision in fast paced environment.

Salary is $14 - $18./hr. 40 hr. wk. dependant on exp. 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.

850

Trades

Alix Arena Association is seeking qualified contractors to provide quotes to the Board for small renovation projects at the rink. Interested parties will be shown the scope of work in person at the arena. Please contact Leigh Peirens, 403-596-2285. DRYWALL HELPER REQ’D. Experience an asset. 403-341-7619

Industries #1 Choice!

Diamond Valley Gas Co-op Ltd. located in Eckville, Alberta is currently accepting applications for a Gas Utility Operator/Gasfitter. Consideration will also be given to those applicants interested in apprenticeship in these occupations. Applicants require a valid Class 5 driver’s license. This is a full time position with an on call rotation requirement. The position offers a complete benefit and pension package. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please send resume to: Attention: Manager Box 159, Eckville AB. TOM OXO Or Email: john@ diamondvalleygas.com

Available www.ads-pipe.com Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., the world’s largest and most innovative manufacturer of HDPE drainage products are expanding and are currently accepting applications for a certified Class 1 Driver, with a minimum of two (2) years experience. ADS Drivers are required to safely operate company equipment and provide a high level of customer service, delivering our products within Alberta. ADS Drivers are required to be drug free and maintain legal transportation paperwork and driving practices. This position requires a valid Class 1 License; with previous off road forklift and shipping You can sell your guitar /receiving experience a for a song... definite asset. We offer or put it in CLASSIFIEDS quarterly safety bonuses and we’ll sell it for you! as well as a comprehensive medical plan. SUNTERRA MEATS Benefits include: in Trochu, AB is seeking a * Company provided JOURNEYMAN Canadian Benefits Package ELECTRICIAN * Voluntary Dental Plan to work in their * Life Insurance Option meat processing plant. Plan Successful candidate * Short-term/Long-term needs to be a team player, Disability Policy willing to help in areas * Retirement Savings Plan outside of certification, (RSP) and Deferred Profit reliable and dependable. Sharing Plan (DPSP) Starting wage of $34. per * Paid Vacation hour, benefits at the time * Quarterly Safety Bonus of hire. For more information, contact All applicants are subject Dave at 403-442-4202 to a pre-employment or email resume to physical and MVR check. trish.hyshka@sunterra.ca Interested Applicants may submit a resume, along with a current drivers abstract to: Advanced Drainage Systems Of Canada Inc. 4316 Gerdts Ave. Blindman Ind. Park Red Deer County, AB. T4S-2A8 SERVING CENTRAL ALBERTA RURAL Fax: (403) 346-5806 REGION E-mail ken.mccutcheon @ads-pipe.com Position closing date: Feb. 23rd. 2015

Buyers???

Oilfield

Must be able to pass a drug test and a physical. Please send your resume with references Attn: annie.pitcher@ lafarge.com or fax 403 347 8060.

850

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Field Service Mechanic Needed Gas Pro Compression, located in Three Hills, AB, is a manufacturing & fabrication shop, which produces & services single well gas compressors ranging from 10 to 80HP. Currently we are looking to fill a position for Field Service Mechanic. Successful candidate must possess strong work ethics. Experience with natural gas compression is an asset but not essential. Trade Certification is required and preference will be given to those having experience. Please fax resumes to 403-443-5288, apply in person at 227, 17th Ave N, Three Hills AB, or email to Peter.Pattison@gaspro.ca.

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WATER WELL DRILLERS HELPER with class 3, air. All safety tickets required. Fax resume with drivers abstract: 403-748-3015

Truckers/ Drivers

860

Steve’s Livestock Transport is looking for

OWNER OPERATORS

to join our our ﬂeet! Excellent home time Full benefits package available Fuel surcharge updated weekly Excellent buy down rate Call and ask us about our new pay package! Call 1-855-SLT-JOBS or email recruiter@slt.ca

Misc. Help

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880

Preferred Qualiﬁcations: • Ability and desire to work in a positive, fast paced and high energy environment • Hold a valid journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic Designation. • 3 or more year experience in a leadership role required • 5 or more years fleet maintenance management experience preferred • Strong customer service, leadership and organizational skills required • Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office and web based applications preferred • Must be able to travel within Alberta Beneﬁts: • Lucrative Safety Bonus Program • Excellent Benefit Plan

• Paid expenses • Retirement plan

Interested applicants please submit resumes to: Human Resources employee.management.hr@gmail.com Fax: 403-347-3406

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT For more information visit our website

www.rdpsd.ab.ca Groundsman

EQUS, Canada’s largest member-owned utility, has an opening for a Groundsman to work from our Innisfail location. Duties include helping with the clearing of trees and other vegetation from close proximity to our electrical power lines. You would perform physical work outdoors in all weather conditions. We require high school, plus experience in outdoor, physical work. Experience with chain saws and related equipment is an asset, as is a Driver’s licence with air endorsement. Apply by March 2nd to:

bbassett@equs.ca Central Alberta LIFE & Red Deer ADVOCATE CLASSIFIEDS 403-309-3300

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CENTRAL AB based trucking company requires

CONTRACT DRIVERS in AB. Home the odd night. Weekends off. Late model tractor pref. 403-586-4558

Misc. Help

880

1699960AbLtd is looking for 2 F/T permanent shift supervisors for days, evenings, wknds. 120 - 47 Clearview Market Red Deer, AB. must have exc. customer service, cash handling, and supervisory related. wage $13.75 w/at least 1 year exp. email: restuarantbusiness@ hotmail.ca Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds DISPATCHER REQ’D. Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential. Verbal and written communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295 F/T Cashier/Postal Clerk. Apply in person w/resume: Highland Green Value Drug Mart.

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

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

Misc. Help

920

Career Planning

Interested in a career change? Pre-Employment Trades programs at Red Deer College prepare you to start working as a welding or electrician apprentice. Scholarships available. Call 403.356.4900 or visit rdc.ab.ca/ continuing-education.

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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.

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED For Afternoon Delivery 2 Days/Week (Wed. & Fri.)

GLENDALE Good Cres. & 59 Ave. MUSTANG ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK 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

880

Johns Manville is a Berkshire Hathaway Company and a world leader in the fiberglass manufacturing industry. Its modern Canadian insulation plant is located in Innisfail, Alberta. We require a:

Maintenance Planner

Invites applications for the position of:

Major Responsibilities: • We require a fleet manager to be at the helm of maintenance and repair, organize and delegate the repairs required. • Supervise, train and verify that the repairs are done to company policy and identical in all areas • Keep updated recorded of the maintenances and work with the management.

403.341.4544

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.

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Growing Service Company Seeking Fleet Manager

Medical

Central Alberta LIFE

515150B14-20

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: *5+ years’ experience in the transportation industry *Preference towards oil/gas industry experience *Thorough knowledge of industry regulations/ company policies and procedures or ability to efficiently find required information *Demonstrated leadership/ managerial skills *Ability to interpret and understand legislation * Demonstrated ability to problem solve Only qualified applicants will be contacted. Email resume to: eaglerigjobs@ eaglerigs.com or fax to 403-346-9770. Deadline for applications: February 23, 2015.

Trades

Trucker Drivers, Loader Operators, Crushing & Wash Plant Personnel.

“Low Cost” Quality Training

Professional Truck Driver Position

515987B21

POSITION SUMMARY: The position of NSC Manager is responsible for overseeing the management of all mobile assets (fleet equipment/vehicles). Focusing on initiatives to ensure compliance with transportation safety legislation and the National Safety Code (NSC), the NSC Manager promotes company-wide consistency of practices and provides expertise while promoting excellence.

900

OILFIELD TICKETS

Gas Utility Operator/gasfitter or apprentice

516092B21

NSC Manager

Employment Training

TRAINING CENTRE

Lafarge Lacombe Pit Requires

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

860

SAFETY

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LUCKY’S LOUNGE located in Jackpot Casino, requires Waitress’s Fri. - Sun. Please apply in person at 4950 47 Ave. No phone calls please

Truckers/ Drivers

This position will be responsible for researching and writing detailed job plans for all types of Maintenance activities. Positions Requirements: • Accuracy and attention to detail • Excellent interpersonal skills • Very good written and oral communication skills • Experience with Maintenance practices and information systems • Knowledge of safe work practices in a Maintenance environment • Ability to understand shop drawings and Maintenance manuals • Proficient in the use of a computer • Demonstrated organizational skills • Ability to work without direct supervision Brief description of duties • Undertakes job site visits with Tradesmen to understand tasks and key deliverables • Identifies parts, resources, permit, tool and time requirements • Creates detailed job plans for various types of Maintenance work • Supplies accurate estimates to assist Coordinators in work scheduling • ID’s opportunities to improve Maintenance effectiveness • Helps Coordinators to maintain an Equipment Hierarchy in SAP • Works with Stores to maintain Equipment Bill of Materials If you are a high energy individual who enjoys working in Teams, as well as individually, we invite you to apply. We offer a non-smoking environment that promotes quality of work life and employee involvement as well as an excellent compensation and benefit package. Please forward your resume, in confidence, by March 9th, 2015 to: Johns Manville Canada Inc. 5301-42 Avenue Innisfail, Alberta, T4G 1A2 Fax: 403-227-7196 Email: ouelletc@jm.com

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Oilfield

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Northcott Care Center

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is currently seeking a caring and motivated

Educator/Supervisor Qualiﬁcations and skills include: • Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with current CARNA registration. • Experience in the area of nursing administration and long term care an asset. • Ability to work both independently and as a team in a multidisciplinary environment. • Excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. • Visit www.qualicarehealthservices.com for more details.

Accounting “care in the community”

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

Full-time permanent position. Competitive wage, travel allowance, health and dental benefits, RRSP program and a positive working environment!

Beauty/ Cosmetic

Contractors

We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your employment future. If you are interested in starting a new and rewarding career, please fax your resume to:

1100

BRIDGER CONST. LTD. We do it all! 403-302-8550 515952B26

Website: www.qualicarehealthservices.com

1040

NEW Elizabeth Arden red hot croc. make-up bag, with make-up, $195 value, asking $50. 403-227-2976

Located on the east side of Ponoka, overlooking the scenic Battle River Valley, Northcott Care Center is a 73 bed nursing home committed to providing quality care to the residents of our community.

(403) 783-6420 or call (403) 783-4764. Email: tserle@northcottcarecentre.com

1010

Handyman Services

1200

ATT’N: Are you looking for help on small jobs around the house or renovate your bathroom, painting or flooring, roof snow removal? Call James 403-341-0617

Massage Therapy

1280

FANTASY SPA International Ladies Elite Retreat, Finest in VIP Treatment. 10 - 2am Private back entry

403-341-4445

Massage Therapy

1280

Misc. Services

1290

SNOW shoveling/dump runs/ VII MASSAGE odd jobs 403-885-5333 #7,7464 Gaetz Ave. Pampering at its Painters/ BEST! Decorators 403-986-6686 Come in and see PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. why we are the talk JG Free Est. 403-872-8888 of the town.

1310

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

Seniors’ Services

1372

HELPING HANDS Home Supports for Seniors. Cooking, cleaning, companionship. At home or facility. 403-346-7777

Snow Removal

1380

DALE’S Home Reno’s MASSAGE ABOVE ALL NEW Thrift Shop Now Free estimates for all your Open! 186 Northey Ave. SHOVELLING AND snow WALK-INS WELCOME reno needs. 403-506-4301 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161 Red Deer Open 10-8. Wed-Sun. blowing 403-318-7625

RED DEER ADVOCATE Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 D7

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stuff CLASSIFICATIONS 1500-1990

1590

Clothing

JACKET, London Fog, Wool, sz. 10 regular, Cranberry color. $50. 403-227-2976 JEAN JACKET, Tommy Hilfiger, good cond. sz. medium, $20; 403-314-9603 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

EquipmentHeavy

1630

TRAILERS for sale or rent Job site, office, well site or storage. Skidded or wheeled. Call 347-7721.

1660

Firewood

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood Spruce, Pine, Birch -Split. avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Can deliver 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227

LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346 Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275

Household Appliances

1710

LG WHITE over the range microwave oven, 1000 watts, Model MV-1510M, exc. cond., $175 403-352-8811

1720

HIDE-A-BED, dble. good condition. $50. 403-340-1347 LOVE SEAT, good cond., $50, delivery avail. 403-346-0674 or 403-392-5657 NIGHT Tables, (2) Oak, 1 drawer & 2 doors with glass top to protect from scratches. $70 ea. 403-352-8811

WANTED Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

Jewellery

1750

JEWELRY incld’s necklaces, bracelets, earrings. All for $15. 403-314-9603 SILVER pierced earrings, made in Israel, never been worn, appraised $135, asking $100. 403-227-2976

Misc. for Sale

1760

150 MOVIE POSTERS, $1 each. 403-885-5020 5 HP snowblower, $300. 403-782-4543 COPPER clad aluminum #2, booster cables $40. 403-343-6044 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 MATCHING rocking chair and rocker recliner, dusty rose fabric, exc. con., $50/ea. 403-348-6449 RHINSTONE necklace and earrings, exc. cond, from the 1950’s, $85; approx. 50 peacock feathers $1/ea. 403-346-2231 TWO queen quilts, one green floral and one burgundy floral, $20 each. 403-348-6449

Advocate Opportunities

1830

Cats

1 SIAMESE, 3 Balinese kittens, $50/ea. 403-887-3649 Looking for a new pet? Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

SEIBEL PROPERTY www.seibelprperty.com Ph: 403-304-7576 or 403-347-7545 6 locations in Red Deer ~ Halman Heights ~ Riverfront Estates

EXOTIC shiny black F. kit- ~ Westpark ten with large gold eyes, ~ Kitson Close very tame and cuddly, litter ~ Kyte & Kelloway Cres. box trained free to good ~ Holmes St. home 403-782-3130 S.D. $1000 Rent $1245 to $1395 3 bdrm. townhouses, Sporting 1.5 bath, 4 & 5 appls., blinds, Goods lrg. balconies, no dogs. N/S, no utils. incl. NOMA black Super GT Avail. immed. & Mar. 1 snow racer sled, new References required. cond., $40. 403-348-6449

1860 1900

Travel Packages

TRAVEL ALBERTA Alberta offers SOMETHING for everyone. Make your travel plans now. TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

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rentals CLASSIFICATIONS

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

3020

Houses/ Duplexes

Manufactured Homes

3040

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

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3050

WESTPARK 2 bdrm. 4-plex, 4 appls. Rent $975/mo. d.d. $650. Avail. Mar 1st. 403-304-5337

Suites

3060

2 bdrm on lower level, free laundry, heat and water. Signing tenant over 40 and working. No pets, no partiers, respectful people. 5910-55 Ave. $1100 Sec./Rent. 403-341-4627.

To deliver the

CENTRAL AB LIFE & LACOMBE EXPRESS

MOUNTVIEW 3 bdrm. house, main floor, 5 appls., fenced yard, large deck, rent $1450 incl. all utils. $900 s.d. Avail. now or Mar 1. 403-304-5337 SYLVAN LAKE: fully furnished, inclds dishes, bedding, 50” tv, utils. Avail. Mar. 1. from $1100. to $1300. 403-880-0210.

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

Just completely reno’d. 3 bdrm., 2 bath, 4 appls., large fenced yard, $1400 mo. $1000. d.d. Avail. now or Mar. 1. 403-304-5337

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca

NOW RENTING 1 & 2 BDRM. APT’S. 2936 50th AVE. Red Deer Newer bldg. secure entry w/onsite manager, 5 appls., incl. heat & hot water, washer/dryer hookup, infloor heating, a/c., car plug ins & balconies. Call 403-343-7955

THE NORDIC

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

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Friday Forward ONLY 2 DAYS A WEEK in

Dixon Ave,Close & Dunlop St. ALSO Dumas Cr., Duffy Cl., 1 1/2 Blks. of Dempsey St. and Dolan Cl. $104.mo. EASTVIEW AREA

For INGLEWOOD Area With 69 papers, approximately: $362.25/mo. For VANIER Area with 54 papers, approximately: $283.50/mo. For both of these routes: at least $645.75/mo. For More Information, Please call Prodie 403-314-4301 CARRIERS NEEDED FOR FLYERS, FRIDAY FORWARD & EXPRESS

Between 35 St. and 39 St. and 43A Ave. and 41, Ave. area $189.00/mo. 43A Ave. West to 46 Ave. Between 35 & 37 St. $63.00/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.

ANDERS AREA Ahlstrom Close Andrew Close Asstlee / Ansett Cres. Allsop Ave. / Allsop Cres. Anderson Close Anquetel Close

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

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5050

2003 DODGE Dakota crew cab. 403-318-3040

CLASSIFICATIONS

5030

2002 GMC Envoy XL, great running shape. $6000. obo 403-340-2042

Holiday Trailers

5120

5050

MOBILE office trailer 240 rent by day/month, c/w toilet, Trucks satellite dish, TV, Stereo, fridge. Call B & L Enterprise 2007 GMC Max, 1/2 ton sunroof, leather, tonneau 403-346-6106 cover, loaded w/new Good Year tires, 87,000 kms. like new $14,750. 403-782-7140

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homes CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190

Realtors & Services

4010

2006 GMS Sierra, SLE, 4x4, 4.9 L., exc. shape. $9500. 403-505-0084

Public Notices

Tires, Parts Acces.

5160 5180

OIL change & tire rotation voucher in Lacombe, valued at $85. Asking $35. 403-314-9603

Auto Wreckers

5000-5300

Cars

Boats & Marine

WANTED: 16 - 17 ft. wood, canvas canoe in reasonable condition, suitable for restoring. 403-343-1881

wheels

5190

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal. AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

EASY!

The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Red Deer Advocate want ad. Phone 309-3300.

2003 KUSTOM Koach, 278 BKS, Jack & Jill bunk, hard wall, fully loaded, clean shape. $13,500. Trades Cons. 403-598-0682

PUBLIC NOTICES

6010

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE ANNEXATION ALBERTA MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS

Take notice that the Alberta Municipal Government Board (MGB) will conduct a public hearing respecting an application by the Town of Sylvan Lake (Town) to annex territory from Red Deer County (County).

HERE TO HELP & HERE TO SERVE

Houses For Sale

4020

MOVE IN TODAY 1550 sq. ft. bi-level w/dbl. att. garage $499,900 403-588-2550

RISER HOMES Blackfalds Crabapple 2. A must see! This home is 3 bdrm. office, 2 1/2 baths, indoor/outdoor fireplace, front porch, beautifully finished. Weekend special. $389,000 includes all legal fees, GST, front sod, tree and 4 appl. package. Call LLOYD FIDDLER for appointment info 403-391-9294

RISER HOMES Blackfalds Ready to move in! 2 bdrms. 2 bath, bi-level, very attractive home with upgrades. A must see! For weekend only $320,000 includes all legal fees, GST, front sod, tree and 4 appl. package. Call LLOYD FIDDLER for appointment info 403-391-9294

Condos/ Townhouses

4040

BY OWNER. 418 Jenkins Dr. Adult condo (2007) in Springfield Crossing, 864 sq. ft. main level, bsmt. completely developed, 538 sq. ft., many upgrades, like new, no pets, n/s, $275,000. Call 403-391-3665 403-391-27737 OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN. 1-5 639 OAK ST. Springbrook 403-588-2550

Income Property

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The hearing is scheduled to commence as follows: DATE: Thursday, March 12, 2015 TIME: 10:00 AM LOCATION: Best Western Sylvan Lake 5027 Lakeshore Drive Sylvan Lake, Alberta The proposed annexation area involves approximately 1,675 acres (677 hectares) of land located adjacent to the existing boundary of the Town. The main purpose of the proposed annexation is to provide the Town with land for industrial and commercial uses. The Town and the County have reached an agreement on the proposed annexation. The terms of the annexation agreement relate to municipal taxation, as well as compensation. Details of the annexation application can be viewed at the Town’s municipal office during normal business hours. A map showing the annexation area is located on the Town’s website at: www.sylvanlake.ca. Although the two municipalities have been able to negotiate an agreement, the application filed by the Town contains objections to the proposed annexation. Therefore, the MGB is required to conduct a public hearing to receive information, evidence and argument regarding this matter. If you plan to attend the hearing and/or wish to make an oral submission to the MGB, please advise the MGB office by 12:00 noon on Monday, March 2, 2015. If you intend to make a written submission to the MGB, please forward the submission to the MGB by 12:00 noon on Monday, March 2, 2015. Submissions should be restricted to issues surrounding the location of the proposed boundaries and/or the conditions of annexation. Copies of these submissions will be forwarded to the Town and County prior to the hearing and may be made available to the public. In conjunction with this advertisement, the MGB has notified all known landowners and interested parties. For more information about the annexation application, please contact: Ken Kalirai Director of Planning and Development Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 – 48 Avenue Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Phone: 403-887-2141 Fax: 403-948-3660 E-Mail: kkalirai@sylvanlake.ca Or Nancy Lougheed Legislative Services Manager Red Deer County 38106 Rge Rd 275 Red Deer County, AB T4S 2L9 Phone: 403-350-2152 Fax: 403-350-2164 E-mail: cao@rdcounty.ca Written submissions regarding this matter should be sent to the MGB Case Manager at the address below. For more information about the annexation process or to notify the MGB that you plan to attend the hearing and/or make an oral presentation at the hearing, please contact: Municipal Government Board Rick Duncan Case Manager 15th Floor, Commerce Place 10155 -102 Street Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4L4 Phone: 780-427-4864 Fax: 780-427-0986 E-mail: mgbmail@gov.ab.ca To phone the MGB toll free, call 310-0000 and follow the instructions.

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IS militants showing signs of strain INFIGHTING, POWER STRUGGLES EMERGING IN SYRIA AFTER FALL OF KOBANI BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BEIRUT — As the Islamic State group tries to expand and take root across the Middle East, it is struggling in Syria — part of its heartland — where it has stalled or even lost ground while fighting multiple enemies on several fronts. Signs of tension and power struggles are emerging among the ranks of its foreign fighters. The extremists remain a formidable force, and the group’s hold on about a third of Iraq and Syria remains firm. But it appears to be on the defensive in Syria for the first time since it swept through the territory last year and is suffering from months of U.S.-led coalition airstrikes and the myriad factions fighting it on the ground. “They are struggling with new challenges that did not exist before,” said Lina Khatib, director of the Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut. Kurdish forces dealt the Islamic State its heaviest setback by driving it from the border town of Kobani in northern Syria last month. Since then, those forces have joined with moderate Syrian rebels to take back about 215 villages in the same area, according to Kurdish commanders and activists, including the Britain-based monitoring group, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The gains have strained supply lines between the Islamic State group’s westernmost strongholds in Aleppo province from its core territory in eastern Syria. The Kurdish-rebel forces are now expected to take the fight to some of those strongholds, particularly the large towns of Minbij and Jarablus, as well as Tal Abyad, a border crossing with Turkey that is a major avenue for commerce for the extremists. Around the town of al-Bab, one of the IS group’s westernmost strongholds, the extremists are making tactical withdrawals. Residents have noted a thinner militant presence in al-Bab. The militants are also finding themselves bogged down in costly battles with the government forces of Syrian President Bashar Assad. The extremist group, also known as ISIS or ISIL, has been stuck in fierce fighting with the Syrian army near the Deir el-Zour air base, the last major Syrian military stronghold in the eastern province. IS launched an unsuccessful attack to seize the base last month, and it continues to try. It is too early to call the shifts a turning point, but they represent the slow grind of the international campaign against the Islamic State group, which long seemed unconquerable as it seized territory stretching from outside the city of Aleppo in northern Syria’s at one end to the outskirts of the Iraqi capital of Baghdad at the other. In Iraq, the combination of coalition airstrikes, Kurdish forces, Shiite militias and Iraqi troops have pushed IS back around the edges, but the militants succeeded this week in taking new territory for the first time in months. They also raised new alarms

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In this undated file image posted on June 30, 2014, by the Raqqa Media Center of the Islamic State group, a Syrian opposition group, fighters from the Islamic State group parade in Raqqa, north Syria. The Islamic State group may be sprouting tentacles across the region but it is struggling in Syria, part of its heartland, where it has stalled or even lost ground in fighting with multiple enemies on multiple fronts. There are signs of tensions and powers struggles emerging among its ranks of foreign jihadis. with the presence of their affiliate in Libya. But it was in the Syrian town of Kobani that the Islamic State suffered its worst single loss — more than 1,000 militants killed — and much of its heavy weaponry and vehicles destroyed. The January defeat followed five months of fighting by mostly Kurdish ground forces and coalition airstrikes that left about 70 per cent of the town in ruins and sent tens of thousands of its residents fleeing over the nearby border into Turkey. After the loss of Kobani, signs of fissures within the IS group have emerged. Bari Abdellatif, a resident of al-Bab who also has fled to Turkey, said friction between Chechen and Uzbek militants recently led to clashes between the two that ended only with the intervention of Omar al-Shishani, a prominent Chechen IS commander. At least two senior figures were killed because of the internal strife, he said. “The prolonged battle for Kobani caused a lot of tensions — fighters accused each other of treachery and eventually turned on each other,” Abdellatif said. Several other activists confirmed recent clashes between factions from different national backgrounds within IS. Last month, a senior official with the group’s Hisba, or vice police,

was found beheaded in Deir el-Zour province. A cigarette was stuffed in his mouth, apparently trying to show he was killed for smoking, which is banned by IS, but there are suspicions the official — an Egyptian — was killed by the extremists who suspected him of spying. An activist based in the group’s de facto capital of Raqqa, Syria, said foreign fighters bicker over administrative and financial issues. Several militants have been killed on suspicion of spying or trying to defect. “Daesh tries to portray itself as one thing, but beneath the surface there’s a lot of dirt,” the activist said, using the Arabic acronym for the group and speaking on condition of anonymity out of concern for his security. Earlier this month, the extremists dismissed one of the group’s religious officials in Aleppo province and referred him to a religious court after he objected to the immolation of a captured Jordanian air force pilot, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. “IS is now beginning to struggle to keep its own forces coherent — and this is separate from all the external factors that are impacting it negatively,” Khatib said. She said the new troubles have a lot to do with the fact that IS in Syria is operating in the context of a civil war where people become greedy and re-

fuse to cede power to others. “Even ISIS is not immune from the warlord phenomenon that takes place in the context of civil war and is being witnessed in Syria today,” she said. In Raqqa, stepped-up coalition airstrikes in response to the Jordanian pilot’s killing has shaken the group, activists say. An anti-IS media collective called Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently said the extremists have been forcing residents to donate blood after dozens of fighters were seriously wounded. It also reported that the group recently imposed a nighttime curfew and put up nighttime roadblocks to curb desertions by members trying to reach Turkey. While foreigners from around the globe have joined IS, many disillusioned new recruits have left or are trying to leave, finding life to be very different and more violent than they had expected. The Observatory says the militant group has killed more than 120 of its own members in the past six months, most of them foreign fighters hoping to return home. “When we take all these little puzzle pieces together and we assemble our mosaic, it’s very clear that they’re having issues. ... I believe that they are hurting,” said Scott Stewart, vice-president of Tactical Analysis at Stratfor, a global intelligence and advisory firm.

Caracas mayor who opposed government violently arrested VENEZUELA BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CARACAS, Venezuela — National police in camouflage uniforms smashed into the office of Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma on Thursday and carried the opposition figure away. President Nicolas Maduro announced that the mayor would be punished for all his efforts to disturb the peace. Reports of the arrest set off protests around the city, where people spontaneously banged pots from their windows or tapped rhythms on their car horns amid rush hour traffic. As night fell, hundreds gathered in front of the headquarters of the intelligence service police to vent their anger. In a speech Thursday night, Maduro said the mayor had been “captured”

and would face justice. “He’ll be held accountable for all his crimes,” Maduro said in comments that TV and radio stations across the country were required to carry. Last week, Maduro named Ledezma among a laundry list of government critics and Western powers he accused of plotting a coup to bring down the South American country’s socialist government, one of more than a dozen such denunciations Maduro has made since taking power in 2013. Ledezma mocked the accusation in multiple interviews, saying the real destabilizing force in Venezuela was the government’s corruption. Tensions have been running high in Venezuela this week, with the one-year anniversary of the start weeks of antigovernment street protests that choked the country with tear gas and smoke from flaming barricades and resulted in more than 40 deaths. National police arrested several other mayors and former mayors during last year’s un-

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rest, including Leopoldo Lopez, who is considered by human rights groups as Latin America’s most high-profile political prisoner. Human Rights Watch called for Ledezma’s immediate release, while the U.S. State Department issued a statement saying Venezuela’s accusations that the “United States is involved in coup plotting and destabilization are baseless and false.” Ledezma has been a thorn in the side of the ruling party since he won the mayorship in 2008, beating out a member of the socialist party led by the late President Hugo Chavez. The government subsequently trans-

ferred nearly all of Ledezma’s powers, including control of police and schools, to a newly created government entity. Ledezma responded with a hunger strike that drew international attention and cemented his status as symbol for what the opposition calls the government’s efforts to marginalize elected officials who do not fall in line. His arrest was captured on surveillance video, clips of which rocketed around social media. A throng of men in black and grey camouflage, wearing bulletproof vests, can be seen forcefully hustling the 59 year-old politician from his building.

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