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RURAL CENTRAL ALBERTANS ARE RECONNECTING IN THE BATTLE AGAINST CRIME There’s nothing more comfortable than the familiarity of knowin ng every face in the place. This is the connectedness, the belonging, tha at rural life can offer. Whether it’s on a farm, acreage or in one of the many small Central Alberta communities like Eckville or Bentley, the ties that bind have often been social events such as weddings, guaranteed to bring the community together every time. But rural life has changed. There may not be as much connectedness as there once was. People are busier than ever, once active community groups have fallen by the wayside and, with growth, there are more people coming and going. But — thanks to crime — those looser ties MARY-ANN are being gathered up again, pulling commuBARR nities closer together. The distances between residences, homes out of sight in a grove of trees, the many back roads in and out of an area, unlocked doors and vehicles, people away working, the time it takes police to respond d — all this can make for easier targets for criminals. Central Alberta rural residents — growing weary of break-ins, ve ehicles stolen or worse — are beginning to fight back in new ways, to o protect their homes and property, or as one person puts it, “watchin ng each other’s back.�

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Jean Bota on her porch on her acreage east of Red Deer. A Red Deer county councillor, Bota has had a years-long passion for fighting rural crime. She is using social media to fight the battle.

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CRIME: Relatively low on the violence scale Statistics show that non-violent crime in many Central Alberta rural areas is on the rise. In some cases, so is violent crime. Take the rural Sylvan Lake area, for an example. Statistics Canada’s Crime Severity Index (CSI) shows a marked increase in crime. (The index is standardized to 100 for all of Canada, so that anything above 100 is above normal crime, and vice versa.) The area had an overall CSI in 2013 of 63.58, an increase of 24 per cent from the previous year. The violent crime severity index of 45 (2013), was up about 48 per cent from 2012; non-violent CSI was 70 in 2013, up about 20 per cent from 2012. In one of the most alarming recent rural crimes, a woman and a man, with a gun and wearing a balaclava, walked into the Eckville Hotel’s bar in broad daylight on the quiet Sunday afternoon of Feb. 22 and proceeded to rob the place. Sylvan Lake RCMP Sgt. Jeff McBeth said there were about nine staff and patrons in the bar. “I guess crime happens whenever, right? We’re foolish to say it only happens when the sun goes down Fridays and Saturdays. But something such as this, where you’re armed with a firearm, doing the crime that they’re doing, it’s extremely dangerous. “We’re grateful nobody got hurt, including the officers that responded to the scene that could potentially encounter these individuals.” The two suspects arrived at the bar in separate vehicles that had been stolen from Red Deer. “In a town like Eckville, which is a great little town in Alberta ... the area is beautiful out there, it’s quiet and everybody knows everybody and then something like this happens and it shakes them, and it makes them nervous and they shouldn’t be because we live in an extremely safe area, but unfortunately crimes like this do happen,” said McBeth. Police have received a number of leads in the case but as of Thursday, no arrests had been made. McBeth said the new Priority Crimes Task Force — made up of officers from Red Deer RCMP general investigative section, Sylvan Lake, Innisfail and Blackfalds RCMP detachments, and supported by Lacombe Police Service, is helping a lot. The task force aims at more inter-agency communication and intelligence sharing, and has a strong focus on prolific property crimes offenders. “We’re grateful for it,” said McBeth, noting some of its recent arrests. Fortunately, rural crime in the area is relatively low on the violence scale, he said. “In my opinion, I would rather have a property crime than a persons crime ... if your home’s got to get broken into, which is terrible ... I’d rather it happen when I’m not there than have a home invasion when I am home. “We’re not seeing that. We’re seeing the break and enters — sad — but we’re seeing the break and enters where property is taken and vehicles are stolen. The hard part for us is to solve the crime at the

Stats Canada reports an overall decline in police-reported motor vehicle theft in Canada from 2012 to 2013. However, the numbers for Alberta actually show a sharp increase. And those numbers support anecdotal reports, as well as the seemingly endless local police reports, of stolen and/or recovered vehicles. There were about 73,000 incidents of motor vehicle theft reported by police in Canada in 2013, representing a rate of 207 per 100,000 population. (The 2013 numbers are the latest available statistics.) This was a decrease of eight per cent from 2012, and was 62 per cent lower than the rate of motor vehicle theft in Canada in 2003, says Statistics Canada. The exceptions were the Yukon (up 29 per cent), Alberta (up 11 per cent), and Newfoundland and Labrador (up two per cent). time. It’s like a needle in a haystack — a member has to be at the right place at the right time and observe the right things to solve it at the time.” There’s a renewed effort for people to help the police — and themselves. Jean Bota, a Red Deer county councillor who lives east of Red Deer has had a years-long passion for fighting rural crime. She is using social media to fight the battle. Gathering up email addresses for instant alert messages to others, and creating a special Facebook page to alert neighbours and people living in her area, have proved successful, she said. Recently someone in the area had a vintage car stolen from a locked building. The information was fanned out via the Facebook page. Thanks to the notice, the vehicle was recovered later the same day. Bota has also become involved in helping to organize a number of well-attended rural community meetings about crime prevention. “The face of crime has changed. What has worked maybe in the past is not working anymore. Let’s see what we can do differently as opposed to just ignoring it and hoping it goes way,” Bota said. “I feel ... (crime) is escalating. The task force, great stuff. I’ve got nothing bad to say (about policing). They have been out there doing their due diligence. ... But what’s also coming from some of the communities is a lot of apathy. “In essence, this is all about connecting as communities ... empowering communities. Instead of becoming consumers, we have to become citizens.” Bota was recently asked to help set up a rural crime meeting in the Shady Nook area. Since then, meetings have been held in Lynn Valley and other places, and they are filling the halls. Willowdale, just southeast of Red Deer, had a crime meeting on a very cold, blustery night. They put out 50 chairs, then had to put out another 20. Growing up on a farm west of Red Deer, Bota said she knew what “community” was all about —but things have changed. “We have passed off our responsibilities, not intentionally, for everything. We

Alberta recorded the highest provincial rate of motor vehicle theft in 2013 (395 per 100,000 population). Between 2003 and 2013, the largest decreases in motor vehicle theft were recorded in Manitoba and British Columbia (both down 74 per cent). In both those provinces, there specialized police programs target motor vehicle thefts. For example, the Winnipeg Police Service, Manitoba Justice and Manitoba Public Insurance have developed a comprehensive strategy that targets high-volume offenders, the most frequently targeted automobiles and programs to address underlying causes of vehicle theft. In British Columbia, police services have implemented a bait car program to aid in prevention and in the apprehension of accused persons, Stats Canada reports.

assume the police are looking after this, and someone else is looking after that. “We’ve given our power away so now it’s time to take it back and become communities again. “I am seeing people reconnecting,” Bota said. She and other local county council representatives have met with Alberta’s Justice minister to express their concerns about rural crime. She is also involved with a petition being prepared about Canada’s justice system, which, once ready, will be presented to Red Deer MP Earl Dreeshen. Lacombe County Coun. Ken Wigmore is helping organize a meeting in the Gull Lake area to gauge interest in establishing a rural crime watch program. It will be similar to the meetings Bota has attended and helped organize. Wigmore said Blackfalds and Rimbey RCMP, a representative from Red Deer/Lacombe Rural Crime Watch (aka Maskepetoon Community Crime Watch Association), Citizens on Patrol, and a security company from Red Deer will attend. They want to inform people about what’s going on, what can be done and what their role could be, said Wigmore. He emphasizes that citizens aren’t to be taking the law into their own hands. One of the prevalent rural crimes seems to be staking out a home and once the crooks are sure no one is home, coming in with a truck and trailer to clean it out, said Wigmore. While many rural residents don’t have next-door neighbours, “That doesn’t mean we can’t watch each other’s back. “There’s lots of things we can do to educate ourselves to help our neighbours. And it’s getting to know our neighbours.” The Gull Lake meeting is Monday at 7 p.m. at the Gull Lake Hall. Crime prevention speakers will also be at the Crossroads Rural Crime Watch annual meeting on March 18, 8 p.m., at the Crossroads Ag Park at Pine Lake. It’s probably a good idea to make sure there are plenty of chairs set out. barr@reddeeradvocate.com

Crime Severity Index Data from Statistics Canada shows overall crime is on a gradual decline in Alberta. But this belies what is going on in some Central Alberta rural communities. The overall police reported crime severity index (CSI) for Alberta was 105.09 in 2009. The index is standardized to 100 for all of Canada, using 2006 as a base year. Five years later, the CSI in 2013 was down to 83.68 for Alberta. It includes violent and non-violent crimes. The 2013 numbers are the latest available. The index is calculated using incident-based crime data reported by police. The violent CSI includes crimes such as uttering threats, criminal harassment and forcible confinement. The non-violent CSI includes all Criminal Code violations, including traffic, drug violations and all federal statutes. The numbers here, from Statistics Canada, pertain to the rural areas in the surrounding Central Alberta rural areas, not the municipal communities themselves. Rural Sylvan Lake — Overall crime severity index in 2013 was 63.58, an increase of 24 per cent from the previous year. Violent crime severity in-

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dex about 45 (2013), up about 48 per cent from 2012; non-violent CSI was 70 in 2013, up about 20 per cent from 2012. Rural Blackfalds — Overall CSI in 2013 was 95.35, an increase of 20 per cent from the previous year. Violent crime severity index about 46 (2013), up about 13 per cent from 2012; non-violent CSI was 112.92 in 2013, up about 21 per cent from 2012. Rural Innisfail — Overall CSI in 2013 was 54.41, a decrease of about 34 per cent from the previous year. Violent crime severity index 30.39 (2013), down 73 per cent from 2012; non-violent CSI was 63.03 in 2013, down about 13 per cent from 2012. Rural Olds — Overall CSI in 2013 was 58.90, a decrease of about 10 per cent from the previous year. Violent crime severity index 43.22 (2013), down 16 per cent from 2012; non-violent CSI was 64.48 in 2013, down about nine per cent from 2012. Rural Didsbury — The overall CSI for was 59.46 in 2013, an increase of almost 11 per cent from the previous year. In 2009, the CSI was 46.07 overall. The violent crime severity index went from 37.53 in 2012 to 38.14 in 2013, an increase of 1.63 per cent. The non-violent crime severity index went from 59.39 in 2012 to 67.09 in 2013, an almost 13 per cent increase. Rural Sundre — Overall CSI in 2013 was 91.76,

a decrease of less than one per cent from the previous year. Violent crime severity index about 49 (2013), down about 34 per cent from 2012; nonviolent CSI was 107 in 2013, up about nine per cent from 2012. Rural Rimbey — Overall CSI in 2013 was 81.26, an increase of about nine per cent from the previous year. Violent crime severity index about 42 (2013), down about 14 per cent from 2012; non-violent CSI was 95.48 in 2013, up about 14 per cent from 2012. Rural Ponoka — Overall CSI in 2013 was 48.57, an increase of about six per cent from the previous year. Violent crime severity index about 16 (2013), down about three per cent from 2012; non-violent CSI was 60.33 in 2013, up about seven per cent from 2012. Rural Stettler — Overall CSI in 2013 was 48, a decrease of about 5.5 per cent from the previous year. Violent crime severity index about 44 (2013), up about 13 per cent from 2012; non-violent CSI was 50 in 2013, down about 10 per cent from 2012. Rural Three Hills — Overall CSI in 2013 was 48, an increase of about seven per cent from the previous year. Violent crime severity index about 20 (2013), down less than one per cent from 2012; nonviolent CSI was about 58 in 2013, up about 10 per cent from 2012.

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Pull together for the rich Premier Jim Prentice has a few things right when he assesses Alberta’s budget problems. Yes, we are all in this together and, yes, it will take some patience and sacrifice from all of us to move forward from here. But he gets things infuriatingly wrong when he exempts the largest and richest portions of “all of us” to do the heavy lifting to return our finances to good order. GREG The exempNEIMAN tions are so obvious that minds disposed to see them can see a plot arising. I have such a mind and this is what I see: Prentice does not see the period of low energy revenues lasting very long. In the meantime, he’s not going to let a perfectly good crisis go to waste, so he is using it to break the power of the public service unions. Prentice intends to roll back the salaries and numbers of the public service. Even though he’s already said publicly that doing so is not the answer

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to solving Alberta’s budget problems, this will be the cornerstone of his next budget. These salaries are indeed the highest in the nation — and it is never good to be on the top end or bottom end of any list of this type. But the government he now leads agreed to the current wage structure to buy labour peace in times of great good fortune. It was expedient then to settle high. It is expedient now to settle low. So be it; that is the nature of labour negotiations in a democracy. But scapegoating teachers, nurses and provincial road crews and office staff will never solve the basic problems of our provincial economy. I believe Prentice is well aware of this. So I also suspect he’s not giving us the total picture here. All of his media pronouncements are geared to sound incredibly dire, but analyzing them leads one to think they may not be as bad as he wants us to believe. Consider this picture: Prentice — with the blessing of all of us — presents a budget containing significant cuts in government services and staff spending. As well, there will be service fees for health care and severe hikes in university and college tuition fees. This all gets passed, and then oil prices miraculously recover. Presto!

See, we don’t need no stinkin’ sales tax. Look how our corporations are back at work creating wealth in our low-tax environment! Look how we all succeeded together! Except there will be a lot fewer social workers to go around tending the broken families in low-income groups. If you are low-wage and get sick, you will be double-damned — not only are you paying a high portion of income for health fees, health care is not improved, and poor people do not have the same pay protection in the event of sickness that rich people have. We will still have the most polarized income strata in Canada, with the rich getting even richer, while the poor must dig deeper for fees for every assistance they receive from a dwindling list of services. Please, tell me I’m wrong. Show me what I’m missing here. If we’re all in this together, a sales tax is the fairest way to see we all sacrifice together, to stabilize the ups and downs of energy revenues. Consumption taxes, blended with income taxes are the best possible way for governments to gain income, while spreading the load as evenly as possible. In a 10 per cent flat tax environment, it’s the only tax the rich would really pay. I’m willing to accept that having the lowest corporate taxes in the industri-

alized world is an advantage — except for the studies showing that tax rates are not a significant factor in decisions businesses make in their growth plans. Businesses go where there’s a profit, and taxes are only a small consideration in that. I’m willing to accept that energy royalty rates must remain a sacred cow, especially recalling the nastiness that happened the last time the government sought to move them upward. OK, but does that have to mean that our finite and cyclical resource revenues absolutely should not be put into savings for the future? Aren’t our children and grandchildren part of “all of us?” I have howled before that previous Alberta governments sold us out. This looks like it’s going to be just more of the same — only worse for public servants and worse for anyone on low incomes. But if Prentice is right and energy cycles back up again, well, that will be situation normal, won’t it? And a large, rich and capable portion of “all of us” didn’t have to do much at all to help in the downturn. That’s called making the most of a crisis. 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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Alberta is not broke, but PCs are In Alberta, a dependency on oil and gas has left us grossly susceptible to excessive revenue volatility — things are glorious in the booms but downright scary in the busts. Thus, Alberta has come to be defined as much by our advantages as our disadvantages. Today, Alberta is busting under a 40-plus-yearold government now led by Jim Prentice, who is yet again looking to balance the budget by cutting hardworking Albertans and public goods such as health and education. No one in their right mind would ask Prentice to Be Like Ralph had the Progressive Conservatives learned anything in the almost 25 years since Ralph Klein took an axe to Alberta’s schools and hospitals. Alberta isn’t broke, but Prentice and the PCs’ priorities are. Hard-working Albertans get upset when the government demands “burden sharing” during the tough times but ignores “profit sharing” during the good times. It takes zero courage to make hard-working Albertans pay for the bad times while PC MLAs mismanage the good times in their own favour. It’s nearly impossible to believe that Alberta’s oil belongs to Albertans when we have the second lowest oil and gas royalty regime in the world — only Yemen has a lower royalty rate for oil. But it’s like they say, if it’s good enough for Yemen, it’s good enough for us ... wait, no one says that! Hard-working Albertans get frustrated when “everything is on the table” means that public funds for all like schools and hospitals will be sacrificed to save private interests for the privileged few. In other words, austerity is when people who have the least give up the most, so that people who have the most don’t have to give up anything. Cutting expenditures while ignoring revenues is like building a house with only a saw. Cutting expenditures can not be the only solution. Prentice has said that, “I could terminate the employment of every single employee of the government of Alberta, leaving aside health care, and it would not fill a six-to-seven-billion-dollar hole.” This isn’t an argument for cutting health care or education — it’s an argument that says if your only tool is a saw, you will cut everything. Alberta teachers are in the middle of a collectively bargained contract that has them get no pay increases over three years. I already have 30-plus children in my Grade 6 and 8 classes, and I teach 120-plus students every day. In 2013, Alberta schools added 11,000 more students, but the PCs cut $14.5 million, and we are projecting 19,000 more students in Alberta next school year. How many students will I have after Prentice and the PCs cut even more? How much more of the burden do children, teachers and schools have to pay? If everything is honestly on the table, however, then Alberta needs to address our revenue problem by raising Alberta’s corporate tax, oil royalties and moving to a progressive tax. We also need to take the Heritage Savings Trust Fund seriously. The size of the Alberta government is not our primary problem — our primary problem is figuring out whom the government is for. For too long, the so-called “Alberta Advantage” has been built on corporate welfare, crony capitalism and PC privilege which has led to socialism for the rich and capitalism for the middle class and poor. If the “Alberta Advantage” is truly for everyone, then Albertans need a government who will build this province with more than a saw. As long as Albertans continue to vote the way they have always voted, Albertans will continue to get what they have always gotten. It’s time Alber-

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tans stopped choosing between being healthy and wealthy, when we so obviously need both. If Jim Prentice and the PCs are to receive this message loud and clear, most Albertans need to find a new political home and vote for someone and something different. I know I am. Joe Bower Red Deer

Red Deer snow plowing is a joke When the City of Red Deer had our streets plowed the first time this winter season, it was a waste of time and money. The plows removed a bit of snow from the top of the road, left the rough spots and it basically did nothing. I was still laughing over the disaster of the first plowing job when they came again within the last week with basically the same result. They removed some of the top layer, didn’t bare the street and left an ugly windrow of lumps. I keep my sidewalk bare most of the time but the plow left a pile of ice that now partially covers the sidewalk. Things were much better before they showed up. We are still driving over rough and rutted streets in residential areas. The weather was fairly mild and the roads were melting off. With that happening, the person(s) in charge of the plowing should have called off this last episode until we got a lot more snow. Can they not, like the rest of us, see what is happening in the streets and with the weather? I lived in a city for several years where we got a lot of snow. The roads were kept bare by the city

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and when the streets got narrow, they brought along snow blowers and blew the snow onto the lawns. This worked really well and in the spring you just hosed your lawn down and it did not cause any problem. The City of Red Deer needs to send a representative to a city that gets a lot of snow and find out how best and when to remove it. Our streets here, except for the main ones, are deplorable. This city needs to stop wasting money and time plowing the streets if this is the best they can do. Al Coker Red Deer

Jim Wood took the high road I wish to congratulate Jim Wood and his supporters for their valiant efforts in the recent Progressive Conservative nomination campaign. Your consistent respect for democratic principles stands in stark contrast to the equally consistent efforts by Premier Jim Prentice to destroy them. And in spite of Prentice and two other cabinet ministers parading around the riding with your opponent while ignoring you in a blatant attempt to influence the local PC membership, you neither fell to complaining or self-pity and pressed on against all odds. Mr. Wood, you and your supporters can hold your heads high. You chose the high road. For that, I and my Wildrose team from InnisfailSylvan Lake applaud you and thank you for holding up our shared historical conservative values of decency and integrity. Don MacIntyre Sylvan Lake

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Four injured in reserve fire BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — One man is in critical condition and three other people are also in hospital after a house fire on a reserve just outside Calgary. Emergency response officials say all four are believed to be in their 20s. Crews were called about 6 a.m. to the blaze on the Tsuu T’ina reserve, which abuts Calgary’s southwest city limits. Redwood Meadows fire Chief Rob Evans says the house was destroyed. He says it will take a lot of work to determine exactly what happened. Evans says he would like to see fire chiefs push the message that sprinkler systems in homes are important, especially in rural areas, which crews can’t easily get to. He says there have been far too many tragic fires recently. Two young children recently died last month in a fire on a reserve near Loon Lake in northern Saskatchewan. A two-year-old boy and his 18-month-old sister were at their grandmother’s

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Gender wage gap increasing: report EDMONTON — A new report from the Parkland Institute says the wage gap between men and women in Alberta is heading in the wrong direction. According to the report from the University of Alberta research group, full-time working women earn about 37 per cent less per year than men. When comparing the average total income in Alberta, women earn about 42 per cent less per year than men. In comparison, the gender wage gap for full-time earners sits at about 20 per cent in Saskatchewan, 25 per cent in Quebec and 26 per cent in Ontario. Ricardo Acuna, the executive director of the Parkland Institute, says the wage gap has been growing since 1993 and he worries the looming provincial budget will only make things worse. Premier Jim Prentice has promised a tough budget that will reshape the foundations of how the province raises and spends money, a move prompted by the steep slide in the price of oil. “Right now the premier is talking about changing things around, he’s talking about maybe cutting what we’re spending on the civil service, maybe rolling back civil service salaries,” says Acuna. “These are jobs that are predominantly held by women.”

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day that the next contingent of troops and aircrew are training for deployment to Iraq, if the government does decide to extend the mission. “The military planners are ready to answer the government’s call in whatever shape that might take,” said navy Capt. Paul Forget. “That planning has been in the works for some time.” Forget was asked whether the military would be able to handle an expansion of the air campaign to Syria, or even eastern Libya, where the Islamic State has taken hold. Syria “would not be much of a stretch,” he said, while underlining the government has not authorized such a move, but Libya would require the establishment of an entirely separate task force. The Australians, earlier this week, announced a more robust commitment to Iraq, adding an extra 300 troops as trainers to their mission. Nicholson travelled to Baghdad to meet the country’s leadership and moved on to northern Iraq’s capital of Irbil for meetings with Kurdish leaders. He said the trip would help the

OTTAWA — The Conservative party helped the RCMP piece together Sen. Mike Duffy’s whereabouts when he attended events with Tory MPs and candidates across Canada, details that could form part of the Crown’s case when the trial opens next month. But the question of what types of events are considered legitimate Senate business is a central issue sure to be hashed out in the courtroom — one that extends into the wide-ranging audit currently underway in the upper chamber. Duffy faces 31 charges, including fraud, breach of trust and bribery of a judicial officer. When police filed the charges in July 2014, they referred to “inappropriate expenses related to personal and partisan activity.” The RCMP went on to cite a series of dates where Duffy allegedly filed travel expense claims “containing false or misleading information,” but did not provide more details. A source familiar with the case told The Canadian Press that the Mounties approached the party during their investigation with questions about Duffy’s activities on several dates. The party dug into its files and called on riding association officials to cross-reference those dates with any fundraising events Duffy might have attended, providing spreadsheets to the RCMP. They also handed over details of expenses reimbursed to him, said the source, who was not authorized to disclose details and so spoke on condition of anonymity. Duffy, a well-known former broadcaster, was a popular draw for Conservatives wanting to fill rooms with would-be supporters, including during the 2011 election campaign. Two years ago, a Canadian Press report uncovered evidence suggesting Duffy had filed Senate expenses on some of the same days he was helping Conservative colleagues during the campaign.

OTTAWA — The Harper government is laying the groundwork for what has all the appearances of an extension of Canada’s combat mission against the militants of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. At the end of this week’s whirlwind trip to Iraq and other allied countries this week, Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson dropped strong hints that an extension is in the offing when the current Canadian Forces combat mission expires April 7. A decision will be made in the next two weeks by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his cabinet, Nicholson said Thursday, peppering his comments with rhetoric about how Canada doesn’t stand “on the sidelines” and leave the heavy lifting to others. “We’re in this for the longer term to make sure that we do what we can to help,” he said in a conference call from Amman in neighbouring Jordan. A senior defence official said Thurs-

government assess whether to extend its six-month military commitment to the coalition fighting Islamic State militants. Progress is being made, but more needs to be done, said Nicholson, who visited some of the 69 Canadian special forces commandos who are advising Kurdish Peshmerga fighters. Canada has also contributed a half dozen CF-18 fighter jets to the international coalition that is trying to diminish ISIL’s strength. The special forces troops have been involved in firefights with militants, but Nicholson said he wasn’t aware of any new incidents. The minister also visited an internally displaced person’s camp in northern Iraq and lauded the efforts of aid workers, including Canadians. “It gives you a good feeling about what our country is doing but it doesn’t change the fact that there is devastation is being inflicted on the people of this area by ISIL, and this is something the world can’t tolerate.”

Powder found in envelopes harmless BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Envelopes containing white powder were found in the riding offices of the four federal cabinet ministers from Quebec on Thursday. Analysis of the substance sent to Infrastructure Minister Denis Lebel’s office in Roberval revealed it was harmless, said provincial police spokesman Richard Gagne. There was no immediate word on the substances found in the offices of Christian Paradis, Maxime Bernier and Steven Blaney. Gagne said three people — one each from the offices of Lebel, Paradis and Bernier — were looked at by ambu-

lance officials but that nobody “was indisposed in any way whatsover.” He did not want to comment on certain media reports that the envelopes also contained threatening messages. Speaking in Roberval later in the day, Lebel confirmed the envelope at his office did contain a note. Asked whether it said “Conservatives, You Will Be Annihilated,” — as had been reported by other media — he replied he did not know what was written. “We won’t be intimidated and the office will be open tomorrow (Friday),” Lebel said. The incident in Roberval, about 250 kilometres north of Quebec City, prompted authorities to quarantine two people as firefighters analyzed the scene, said Richard Cote, head of the

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WINNIPEG — The mother of a Winnipeg girl killed 30 years ago says she was “terribly surprised” by a Supreme Court decision that ordered a new trial for the man convicted of her daughter’s murder. Wilma Derksen says she still believes Mark Grant abducted and killed 13-year-old Candace in 1984. But she says she respects the process and if there is doubt about the his guilt it should be dealt with in the courts. Grant’s lawyer Saul Simmonds says he expects to apply for bail for his client. And he hopes the Crown will decide not to go ahead with a second trial. The lawyer argued that the trial judge was wrong to deny him the right to present evidence that shows the girl could have been killed by someone else.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS EDMONTON — The Alberta government is holding a huge new sale of energy leases more than 10 times the size of previous offerings on endangered caribou habitat. Bidding is to close next Wednesday on 21,000 hectares in northwestern Alberta that are home to the Redrock-Prairie Creek herd, which both the federal and provincial governments have promised to protect. Figures from 2010, the latest available, show that about half that caribou range was already disturbed. Ottawa’s caribou recovery plan, issued last summer, said no more than one-third of a herd’s range should be disrupted by industrial activity. It’s the latest in a series of sales on caribou habitat, although previous offerings have been smaller than 2,000 hectares. All have come despite repeated plans and promises from the provincial and federal government to do a better job protecting the herds, some of which are considered in imminent danger of disappearing. Seismic lines and roads into forests and wetlands provide wolves with easy access to caribou, which results in higher predation than the caribou can tolerate. That predation has been kept in check on one range by shooting and poisoning wolves — more than 1,000 since 2006. No such program exists for the Redrock-Prairie Creek herd, located near the town of Grand Cache. “There is no discussion of extending the program to that area,” said Alberta Environment spokesman Duncan MacDonnell. Just because leases are sold, doesn’t mean development will immediately occur, he said. The province has issued a moratorium on sales for one herd’s range. It has also promised to release range plans for three

VANCOUVER — A chemical fire at Vancouver’s port was declared fully extinguished Thursday after burning for more than 24 hours, allowing investigators to start their work to determine what ignited it. The shipping container caught fire a day earlier, sending a plume of white smoke into the air, which prompted health warnings and led more than a dozen people to visit emergency rooms. The city’s fire department issued a news release late Thursday afternoon announcing the emergency was over. “The scene is safe and secure,” the statement said. The statement said fire officials planned to open the container after nightfall, depending on wind conditions. Staff from the provincial Environment Ministry were also on hand. A day earlier, public health officials, police and city staff used bullhorns and social media to tell people to stay indoors and shut down ventilation systems. The advisory was lifted several hours later, but the health authority warned people to be on the lookout for symptoms.

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or four other herds in the area that would outline protective measures, although one of those plans is more than a year overdue. Energy companies operating in caribou habitat are subject to numerous restrictions, including timing of industrial activity to avoid calving and migration as well as rules on pipeline height, site access and reforestation. Caribou biologists have said those mitigation measures are of little help. Mountain caribou herds have lost 60 per cent of their numbers over the last decade, largely due to industrial activity in their habitat. The Redrock Prairie Creek population is thought to have declined by 40 per cent since 2009 to 127 animals. Federal scientists have said all Alberta’s mountain caribou herds should be considered endangered, the most serious risk assessment available under Canadian law. The decision to sell off such a large part of the Redrock-Prairie Creek range raises questions about the sincerity of the Alberta government’s pledge to be a model for environmental stewardship, said Carolyn Campbell of the Alberta Wilderness Association. “Despite promises to be a good global environmental leader, we’re not seeing that in the government’s actions,” she said Thursday. “This should stop.”

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MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A Toronto pastor who lost contact with his family over a month ago while on a humanitarian mission in North Korea has been detained in that country, a spokeswoman for the man’s family said Thursday. Lisa Pak said Canadian authorities notified Rev. Hyeon Soo Lim’s family that North Korea’s government had confirmed his detention. She said the family was told Lim is facing charges but could not say what they are. Lim left Canada on Jan. 27 with a few days stopover in South Korea before travelling on to China and crossing into North Korea on Jan. 31, Pak said, adding the family has not heard from him since then. Lim, 60, has travelled to North Korea more than 100 times on humanitarian missions, Pak said, with much of his work concentrated in the impoverished country’s northeastern region of Rason. One of the projects Lim spearheaded “aims to help the people there live sustainably,” she said, adding “they can grow their own food now, so they don’t always have to receive aid.” The pastor also helped out schools, an orphanage and a nursing home, Pak said, adding his trip was not meant to be political. Lim’s wife and 32-year-old son are “doing as best as they can,” Pak said. “I think now that there’s news, there’s relief, but now it’s a different kind of burden,” she said. Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson said Canadian consular officials are in contact with family members.

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Flames burn up droughts in Boston BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Flames 4 Bruins 3 (SO) BOSTON — Sean Monahan ended Calgary’s scoring drought in Boston that lasted more than eight years. Then, one of the newest Flames snapped the club’s even longer run of futility on the road against the Bruins. David Schlemko clinched Calgary’s first victory in Boston since December 2003 when he scored in the eighth round of the shootout in the Flames’ 4-3 win over the Bruins on Thursday night. “You know, it feels good to come in and be able to contribute right away,” said Schlemko, claimed off waivers by the Flames on Sunday. “It was great. A shootout is always exciting — a little nerve-racking — but glad we came out on top.” Schlemko ran a wild sequence of fakes on Boston goalie Tuukka Rask, who wasn’t ready for the last one as Schlemko tapped the puck into the net. Jiri Hudler and Johnny Gaudreau also scored for the Flames in regulation, and Karri Ramo made 34 saves, then allowed just one puck past him in the shootout when Patrice Bergeron scored to open the seventh round. “We needed him to make some big stops, and he made them,” said Calgary defenceman Kris Russell, who had an assist on Monahan’s goal with 1:11 left in the first period. “He’s been incredible. I thought we did a little bit better job of helping him out tonight. “We didn’t give up too many second and third chances as we had in previous games, but at the same time, knowing that we need him to make that big stop, he’s there.” Brad Marchand and Milan Lucic scored for the Bruins, and Loui Eriksson added a third-period goal to tie it 3-3 and force overtime. Rask finished with 29 saves and helped Boston salvage a point by getting the game to overtime as Calgary pushed in the final minute of the third period. Boston has been clinging to the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race. As pleased as the Bruins were to skate away with one point, missing out on the second one

Calgary Flames goalie Karri Ramo makes a glove save on a shot by Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak during the shootout of an NHL game in Boston, Thursday. The Flames defeated the Bruins 4-3. Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

could prove costly. “The challenge of our lack of finish is probably the biggest concern right now,” Boston coach Claude Julien said. “If we finish around the net, it’s over. I think we had some good chances in the second period.” Hudler tied it 2-2 with 5:34 left in the second period when he slapped in a long rebound. Gaudreau gave Calgary its first lead on a wrist shot from the right circle that got through traffic and beat Rask 4:59 into the third period. Calgary’s second power-play goal of the game gave the Flames a 3-2 lead, which Ramo could only sustain for so long. “I think that the fans saw quite a game,” Calgary coach Bob Hartley said. “That third period was like a ping pong game. It was back and forth. The teams were going for it. We understand the importance of the two points, and

it was two teams that were very desperate.” Eriksson, who shot wide on a onetimer with Ramo stuck on the opposite post earlier in the third, poked in a rebound to tie it with 9:16 left in the third. Chris Kelly had tipped the puck in on Ramo, who stopped it but couldn’t get to the rebound before it bounced to Eriksson. Eriksson had a great chance to give Boston the lead again a few minutes later with a backhand, but Ramo dived across the crease and smothered the puck. “I thought I had some really good opportunities to score a goal, and the puck kept kind of bouncing,” Eriksson said. “That extra second, they came back and made a save. So yeah, it’s too bad. It would be nice to get the two points.” The Bruins committed three penal-

ties in the last four minutes of the first period. Calgary converted on the second when Monahan scored with 1:11 left as Matt Bartkowski sat for hooking. Carl Soderberg’s hooking penalty with 16 seconds left carried over into the second. Boston was able to kill it, then regained the lead on Lucic’s one-timer 2:30 in. NOTES: Monahan’s goal ended a scoreless stretch of 208 minutes, 25 seconds for the Flames in Boston. Alex Tanguay had the last goal for the Flames at the Bruins when he scored at 10:24 of the third period on Oct. 19, 2006. ... Schlemko made his debut with the Flames, his third team this season. Arizona and Dallas both placed him on waivers. ... The Flames rallied after trailing 3-1 in the third period and beat the Bruins 4-3 in overtime on Feb. 16 in Calgary. ... Marchand opened the scoring with a goal 7:46 into the game.

Raiders roll past Lightning into zone final BY JOSH ALDRICH ADVOCATE STAFF Raiders 70 Lightning 56 Justin VanTetering picked the right night to go off. The Grade 12 shooting guard had a game high 18 points in leading the Lindsay Thurber Raiders past the Hunting Hills Lightning 70-56 on Thursday at Lindsay Thurber High School in the Central Alberta High School boys basketball 4A zone semifinal. The Raiders now advance to the best-of-three final against the Notre Dame Cougars next week. “This was huge, we battled hard against them in the last league game ... and we were so happy to come back and win by this much in this game,” said VanTetering, 18. “It’s good moving ahead into the series against Dame, it’s a good confidence builder.” Both teams actually started out slow with a 10-8 lead for the Raiders after the first quarter, but the two teams started to find their game in the second quarter and the Raiders took over in the second half to roll to their victory — stretching the lead to more than 20 points in the fourth quarter before the Lightning tightened things up. “We executed our game,” said Raiders head coach Carl Light. “All week we practiced what to run against these guys and the boys executed perfectly.” It was a big night for VanTetering who drove the Raiders offence all night, also forcing a handful of steals and picking up several assists in the

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Lindsay Thurber Raider Jarrett Zilinski powers past Hunting Hills Lightning player Rohit Razzaq during senior boys Zone 4A semifinal basketball action at Lindsay Thurber Thursday night. process. “Right off the bat nothing was falling and my teammates kept telling me to keep shooting, they were really good about that and they just started falling, it was really nice,” he said. Ben Pasiuk added 13 more points for Lindsay Thurber and Marcus Pierce 10. It was a tough finish to a tough sea-

son for the Lightning who entered the season with just four returning players. In every sense it was a rebuilding year, a fact strained even further when Ryan Doan was forced to take over on the bench late in the season from his dad Scott Doan, who continues to battle cancer. But it also means the future is bright for Hunting Hills.

“The kids played really hard, all of them,” said Doan. “(I want the boys to learn from) this experience and how to play under pressure and how to deal with the competitiveness of the senior level.” The Lightning were led by Zach Morgan with 13 points while Linden Petersen added 12 and Rohit Razzaq 10. The group’s inexperience showed all semifinal, struggling to handle the Raiders’ press and were plagued with turnovers. The Raiders now prepare to face their arch-rival Notre Dame Cougars, who were the top ranked team in the zone, earning the bye to the final. The Lightning beat the Raiders in the zone final last year meaning there will be a new team representing the region at provincials this year. “It’s going to take a lot more than today, they’re a really good team, we’re going to have to play our top,” said VanTetering. “We need to make shots and play as hard as we can ... We can beat them, we just got to play our game.” Game 1 of the final will go Tuesday at Notre Dame, Game 2 will be Thursday at Lindsay Thurber and if Game 3 is needed it will be Friday at Notre Dame. Notre Dame will have home court advantage and choice of where to start the series. “At the beginning of the year we set out to make it to provincials and that’s the next step,” said Light. jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com

Three teams claim Brier playoff berths, last spot comes down to last draw BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — The Page playoff between the top two seeds at the Canadian men’s curling championship showcases the best two teams of the preliminary round. Northern Ontario’s Brad Jacobs (101) and Brad Gushue of Newfoundland and Labrador (9-2) will square off Friday evening at the Tim Hortons Brier with the winner advancing directly to Sunday’s championship game. The loser can still get to the final, but has to win Saturday’s semifinal against the victor of the playoff between Canada’s John Morris (7-4) and the fourth seed to determined in the final round-robin draw Friday morning. Because it’s a non-elimination game, that one-two game has the potential to be even better than the final, says Gushue. There’s less chance of missing routine shots because of nervousness and adrenaline. “I actually think the calibre of game will probably be better because you

do have a second life and the nerves probably aren’t going to be as extreme knowing that ’if I miss this, we’re eliminated,”’ the Newfoundland skip said. “From watching it in the past, the one-two games are usually well-curled games, much better than the final and the semifinal because those are sudden death.” Team Canada lost their last game of the preliminary round 6-3 to Jacobs for their first loss since John Morris moved to third and Pat Simmons took over as skip. Gushue’s 7-4 win over Quebec’s Jean Michel Menard, however, assured the defending champions would finish among the top four teams as Quebec ended up 6-5. Saskatchewan’s Steve Laycock lost 8-7 in an extra end to Ontario’s Mark Kean. At 6-4, Laycock will either gain the third seed with a win over B.C.’s Jim Cotter on Friday morning, or fall to five losses with as many as three other teams in a tiebreaker scenario. Menard was 6-5 and Cotter and Alberta’s Kevin Koe can also get to 6-5 on

Friday. Gushue’s 6-5 win over Jacobs on Thursday morning was Northern Ontario’s only loss and the result set the table for Friday’s duel. But Jacobs rebounded with the win over Canada at night. As the top seed, the reigning Olympic champions will have hammer to start Friday’s game and first choice in selecting a set of rocks. “It’s huge. I love that we have that,” Jacobs said. “Both are big. There was a lot to play for in that last game. “The way we all showed up to the rink was like night and day compared to this morning. The intensity and the effort was there the entire game. “Right now, we need this little break. We get almost 24 hours and this is going to serve our team really, really well.” It will be the second one-two playoff game at the Brier for Jacobs. He lost to Glenn Howard in 2010 and was then beaten in the semifinal by Alberta’s Koe. Jacobs and his current team of Ryan

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Fry, E.J. Harnden and Ryan Harnden team claimed the fourth and final playoff berth two years ago in Edmonton. Jacobs played his way through to the final, beating Gushue in the three-four playoff game in an extra end. Northern Ontario ended a 28-year drought and the Jacobs rink claimed their first Canadian title with an 11-4 victory over Manitoba’s Jeff Stoughton. Gushue is a career 1-1 in the playoff between the top two seeds. He defeated Glenn Howard in 2007 to get to the final, but lost the championship game to Stoughton. In 2011, he lost the onetwo game to Stoughton and then lost in the semifinal to Howard. “For me, it’s just an avenue to get into the final,” Gushue said. “You don’t want to rely on that semifinal game. “If you can get it done in the one-two game it lets you breathe a little easier, it’s one less game on the body, one less game of pressure on the nerves. There’s a whole lot of benefits to winning that one-two game.”

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Adam Kambeitz Rookie forward Adam Kambeitz contributed a pair of assists to help the Red Deer Rebels record a 3-2 win over the visiting Swift Current Broncos on March 6 of 2009. Already out of the Eastern Conference playoff race, the Rebels decided they would go hard down the regular-season homestretch, regardless of the outcome. “It’s been tough at times but tonight we came out and played hard,” said Kambeitz. “This was a nice win and hopefully we can keep it up through the rest of the season and carry the momentum into next year. Everyone is playing for spots next season so we have to prove ourselves. This group will show a lot of character if we can finish strong.” Kambeitz assisted on the winning goal by linemate Connor Redmond, who finished off a three-way passing play that also involved defenceman Joel Kot.

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Oliver Bjorkstrand

Portland Winterhawks RW Oliver Bjorkstrand has notched at least one goal in each of the last 11 games dating back to Jan. 30. The 19-year-old native of Denmark, a thirdround pick of the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2013 NHL entry draft, has sniped 18 goals and collected 30 points during that span and currently sits sixth in league scoring with 91 points (48g,43a) in 49 games.

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“We watched a lot of romantic comedies — The Fault in Our Stars, cheesy movies like that. I’m not going to lie to you, we both cried one night. It was a fun time though.” — Saskatoon Blades winger Nick Zajac, to Daniel Nugent-Bowman of the Saskatoon StarPhoenix, on living with teammate and distant relative Garrett Armour for a month when Armour’s billet family took a trip to Mexico.

BY SCOTT SEPICH THE CANADIAN PRESS Referees in the traditionally rough-andtumble Western Hockey League have been sending offenders to the penalty box at a record low rate this season. As the 2014-15 campaign draws to a close, multiple teams could break the WHL’s record for fewest penalty minutes in a season set by the 2013-14 Everett Silvertips with 816 in 72 games. Everett, with 646 minutes in 64 games, will almost certainly break that mark, as will the Kootenay Ice, who have been whistled for just 631 minutes in the same span. As recently as three seasons ago, every team in the league racked up at least 1,000 minutes. This season could finish with as few as three teams topping that benchmark, and only the Prince George Cougars have already reached four digits. Teams are fighting less, but are also taking fewer minor penalties. In 2006-07, the average team earned about 6.7 power plays per game. Loosening of some rules brought that down to approximately 5.5 the next season, but there’s been a steady decline since even as the sport continues to tighten restrictions on violent hits. This season, WHL teams average about 4.1 power plays per game. “I think that’s a good thing,” said WHL director of officiating Kevin Muench. “The game is changing; there’s more emphasis on speed and skill.” Muench said there’s been no “conscious effort” by the WHL’s officiating arm to decrease penalty calls, and cites coaching and education in explaining why there are fewer whistles. “We’ve been meeting with teams for a handful of years about penalty infractions, and we talk about how standards are going to be applied,” said Muench. “Once there’s a buy-in, players have a stronger understanding and coaches have done a tremendous job teaching.” Kootenay coach Ryan McGill, an imposing presence in his playing days who compiled 793 penalty minutes in four WHL seasons, says teams have adjusted to a new reality in hockey. “The intimidation factor isn’t really there anymore,” said McGill. “The game is going away from that, and we don’t really have that personality on our team. “I think big hits are out of the game because the player giving the hit understands there’s a risk for suspension,” said McGill. “The way the rules are, and the safety concerns, the players are cognizant of that and don’t go out of their way for those hits anymore.” Muench said he has “no doubts” that

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Red Deer Rebels defenceman Austin Strand trips up Moose Jaw Warriors forward Jaimen Yakubowski during WHL action at the Centrium earlier this season. The WHL has seen a drastic decrease in penalty minutes this season and has been in decline since the league has tightened restrictions on violent hits. players have adjusted to stiff punishment for certain kinds of hits, especially that target opponents’ heads. “It took a few years for everyone to understand that checking from behind needed to be eliminated, now players are coming into the league familiar with consequences for checking to the head,” he said. Instead of instructing players to mash opponents into the boards, coaches like McGill are focusing on technique. “In defending, we try to teach about body position and stick positioning, and not putting yourself in a situation where you have to take a penalty,” McGill said. Fewer collisions means there are fewer occasions to drop the gloves. The Ice have engaged in a league-low 23 fights this season. “Our fights are spur of the moment, and those are the best kinds of confrontations,” McGill said. Instances of fighting have plummeted in

all levels of hockey, and its decline is a welcome development for those who believe fighting is a major cause of concussions. The league has claimed that concussions are on the decline, but there’s no way to accurately evaluate that statement because teams are not required to publicly disclose the nature of injuries beyond “upper” or “lower” body. In 1997-98, the first season for which game-by-game data is available online via the WHL’s website, each of the league’s 18 teams at the time fought at least 85 times, with the Medicine Hat Tigers leading the way with 211. This season, the Swift Current Broncos top the WHL with 63 fighting majors. “Everyone talks about fighting, and we talk about it as well,” Muench said. “Fighting still happens, but there’s been a lot of effort to reduce unnecessary fights and staged fights.”

Fleury sacrificing offence to be better defensively Haydn Fleury is of the opinion that his with those (national junior team) guys. I offensive production has tailed off this sea- played well enough to make that team but son because he’s been concentrating on be- the coach didn’t think so. I just used it as ing a better defensive player. motivation.” It’s tough to argue with that reasoning. In the event that Fleury isn’t in the NHL The 18-year-old rearguard has contributed next season, he’ll get the chance to compete just 23 points, including five goals, in 54 in the Memorial Cup with the Rebels begames this winter as opposed to the eight ing the 2016 hosts of the Canadian Hockey goals and 46 points he tallied in 70 games League championship tournament. But he’s last season, but as he told Greg Harder of focused on helping the Rebels in the here the Regina Leader-Post, he’s become a more and now, as well as in the not-too-distant physical and stronger defuture. fender than was the case in “We’re not really looking too far 2013-14, particularly in the forward,” he told Harder. second half of the current “We’re focused on winning this season. year. We feel we have a good team “I’ve been working on and we can win this year. That’s our different areas of my game,” focus right now.” Fleury, a first-round pick ● The Regina Pats have welcomed — seventh overall — of the Jake Leschyshyn to the team on a Carolina Hurricanes in last full-time basis. year’s NHL entry draft, told The 15-year-old forward, Red Harder. “The points haven’t Deer’s first pick in the 2014 WHL been coming this year but bantam draft who was dealt to the I think I’ve been making Pats in January in return for Connor GREG strides in all areas of my Gay and first- and second-round draft game. I’m getting the chancpicks, joined his new team WednesMEACHEM es to get points. It’s just not day after his midget AAA squad — going my way. But my defenthe Saskatoon Blazers — missed the sive game has come a long playoffs. way. I think I’ve become a “I would have liked to make playlot tougher to play against. My game is get- offs with the guys (in Saskatoon) but being ting well rounded.” here is definitely a bonus,” Leschyshyn told The Carlyle, Sask., product has repre- Harder. sented Canada in international competi“I’m still in awe of being here right now. tions on three occasions — winning gold in I’m really excited. It’ll be a good experithe 2013 Ivan Hlinka Memorial tournament ence for me down the road.” and bronze in the 2014 World Under-18 The Saskatoon native, whose linemate Championship — and was invited to the with the Blazers was Reese Johnson, who Canadian national junior team final selec- is now with the Rebels, played three games tion camp in December. He was the final for the Pats following the Jan. 5 blockbuster defenceman cut from the team, a snub that trade and scored his first WHL goal Feb. 6 motivated him to become a more complete against the Saskatoon Blades. player. ● Former Tri-City Americans forward “Getting cut from the world junior team Kruise Reddick of the University of Alberta was tough, but I’m just trying to help this Golden Bears is the WHL grad of the month team (the Rebels) win games,” said the six- for February. foot-three, 200-pounder. “I’m right there Two of Reddick’s Bears teammates are

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former Red Deer Rebels — forward Brett Ferguson and defenceman Colin Archer. Ferguson was a point-per-game player at the U of A during the regular season with 28 (9-19) in 28 games, and has two assists in two playoff games. Archer, who played each of the last two seasons at Acadia University and red-shirted the first half of this season, had three assists in 14 games prior to the playoffs, in which he is pointless in two outings. Another former Rebel, defenceman Justin Weller, will join the Golden Bears next season. The Rebels have been well represented on Golden Bears rosters over the years, with the list including the likes of Scott Adair, Jon Zukiwsky, Kevin Marsh, Kris Knoblauch, Shaden Moore, Kyle Pess, Chris Ovington, Dean Tiltgen, Justin Wallin, Dustin Schwartz and former Red Deer head coach Rick Carriere. Notes — Prince George Cougars secondyear forward Jansen Harkins had a week to remember and as a result was named the top WHL player during the seven-day stretch ending last Sunday. Harkins, projected as a possible first-round pick in June’s NHL entry draft, scored once and collected seven points in two games, both Cougar victories. Included was a four-point performance (1-3) that included the overtime winner in a 5-4 win at Everett . . . The Washington Capitals this week signed Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman Tyler Lewington, 20, to a three-year, entry-level contract that will kick in next season. Lewington was drafted by the Capitals in the seventh round, 204th overall, of the 2013 NHL Draft . . . Meanwhile, season-ending shoulder surgery in January didn’t prevent Seattle Thunderbirds winger Justin Hickman from landing an NHL deal. An undrafted free agent, he signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins this week. Hickman had 28 points (9-19) this season before undergoing surgery. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

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Brier’s Purple Heart gets silver edition for defending champion BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — The Brier’s storied purple heart — with its origins in something people once smoked — has a new look at this year’s Canadian men’s curling championship in Calgary. A purple, heart-shaped crest has adorned the jacket of every provincial and territorial men’s curling champion since the first Brier in 1927. Earning a Purple Heart is like gaining entry into a secret society for male curlers. “I remember winning my first one and not wanting to let it go,” said Northern Ontario skip Brad Jacobs. “A lot of the guys from Northern Ontario said ’sleep with it under your pillow’ and I did that.” MacDonald Tobacco Company sponsored the Brier for its first 49 years. Purple Heart was the brand name of a tobacco the company sold. “They were using this as brand identification by creating the image of the purple heart as the crest for winning a province or territory,” explained Danny Lamoureux, Curling Canada’s director of championship services. The 2015 Tim Hortons Brier — the 85th national men’s championship — was the first in which the defending champion from the previous year gained an automatic entry as Team Canada. The team skipped by John Morris would wear the Maple Leaf at the Brier for the first time. The question was how to incorporate the purple heart, an enduring symbol of the event’s history, onto their

jackets? “We just didn’t want to give the team a regular purple heart because quite frankly they didn’t compete in their provincial or territorial championship,” Lamoureux said. A silver heart crest was created for the defending champions and worn for the first time this year by John Morris, Pat Simmons, Carter Rycroft and Nolan Thiessen. “I knew we’d have something there just because it would be odd if we didn’t have anything,” Simmons said. “Obviously it’s the first time. It’s probably going to be something that’s more special later on. “It obviously means you’ve had success the year prior. I think it will be something that’s more coveted as years go by.” It’s a similar concept to the Canadian women’s curling championship, which has had a Team Canada since 1985. Provincial and territorial winners at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts wear red heart-shaped crests while the defending champions’ crests are blue. “There’s some that may say it’s sacrilege to tinker with the purple heart, but we didn’t,” Lamoureux said. “We didn’t want to lose the concept of the purple heart, so if you look at it closely, the outside of it is still purple, the inside design matches what the rest of the guys are wearing, but instead of purple in the centre we made it silver to give it some oomph.” So in addition to a national title and the chance to represent Canada at the

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A heart crest adorns the jacket of Team Canada second Carter Rycroft at the Brier in Calgary, Feb. 28, 2015. The Brier’s storied purple heart - with its origins in something people once smoked - has a new look at this year’s Canadian men’s curling championship in Calgary. world championship next month in Halifax, the teams in Calgary are playing to return to next year’s Brier in Ottawa wearing both the Maple Leaf and a silver heart. Newfoundland and Labrador skip Brad Gushue calls the concept “a good compromise.” “I don’t think it should be purple because to me a purple heart signifies a provincial win,” he said. “They deserve to be here, but they didn’t win a provincial to get here.”

Representing his province for the 12th time, Gushue owns a dozen purple hearts. “It’s a little bit odd for people outside of curling to think a felted crest is important,” Gushue said. “I know the first few times I won a provincial championship, that’s the most exciting part — actually getting presented with a purple heart because you see guys growing up who had them. It’s a big deal.”

Kings won’t repeat as men’s Lightning girl’s strike down Cougars to advance to zone final basketball champions after HIGH SCHOOL losing provincial opener BASKETBALL BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR

RDC ATHLETICS ROUNDUP BY ADVOCATE STAFF Huskies 83 Kings 79 FORT MCMURRAY — Red Deer College Kings head coach Clayton Pottinger said heading into the ACAC men’s basketball championships that anything was possible at this tournament. Unfortunately for the Kings, he was right, as the tournament’s two No. 1 seeds were both knocked off by No. 4 seeds on the opening day. The Kings lost 83-79 to the host Keyano College Huskies while the NAIT Ooks fell 104-97 to the Olds College Broncos. “I just walked out of our locker room, and there was a great deal of sadness, but also a great deal of resolve as those guys start to reflect on their seasons and their preparation all year long and what more they could have done in order to keep the momentum of this program that we’ve had for the last three years going,” said Pottinger. “It really is for us a time for reflection on that and getting our minds set on getting better for next year so we don’t have this feeling again.” A tied game through the opening quarter, the Huskies started to stretch out a lead in the second frame, going up 48-38 at the half. Keyano continued to roll into the fourth quarter when they lead by 15 points with 3:31 to go, but RDC fought back, closing the gap to 81-79 with 12.9 seconds to go. But the Huskies’ Cole Richardson sank two free throws to ice the victory, ending the Kings two-year run as the best team in Alberta. “What did us in was their dribble penetration, we didn’t do a good job of holding that, mixed with a little hot shooting in their own gym,” said Pottinger. “When we needed to get stops, we couldn’t. We’re a team that prides ourselves on our ability to defend.” The Kings were lead by Matthew Matear with 15 points while JP LeBlanc had 14 points, Tyler Wise 13 and Jacob Cusumano 12. Keyano was led by Christopher Joseph’s game-high 27 points while Lance Wesolowski had 19. RDC will now play the Concordia

Thunder at 3 p.m. today, the best the Kings can do is finish fifth. The South won the other two match ups with the Lethbridge College Kodiaks beating the Lakeland College Rustlers 79-63 and the Medicine Hat College Rattlers beating the Thunder 84-74. ● Pottinger was named ACAC men’s basketball coach of the year on Thursday for leading the reloaded Kings to a first place finish in the ACAC South with a 19-5 record and the No. 6 ranking in the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association. The Kings also had two players named ACAC South Second Team All-Conference with point guard Matt Johnson and guard Tyler Wise getting the nod. The Queens basketball team had one player named ACAC South Second Team All-Conference with veteran guard Dedra Janvier getting the honour. ● The RDC Queens dropped the first game of the ACAC women’s hockey best-of-five final in Edmonton against the NAIT Ooks 2-1 on Thursday. Sherri Bowles and Karli Reeve scored for NAIT while Jill Diachuk made 23 saves for the win. RDC responded with a lone goal from Rachel Hoppins while Summer Roberts made 26 saves in net. “We had trouble finding our game throughout the 60 minutes,” said Queens head coach Bob Rutz. “There were spurts when we were really good but at the end of the day we’re going to have to compete at a higher level if we’re going to want to get this done.” The game was tight through two periods with Hoppins opening the scoring at 17:47 of the middle frame. The Ooks came back and tied it before the period was out with Bowles’ goal at 18:64. NAIT then scored the winning goal 40 seconds into the final period. Game 2 of the series goes Saturday at 2:45 at the Red Deer Arena. The final three games will go next weekend. “We knew we were in tough opening up on the road but you deal with the loss, you talk about it, you learn from it, you watch the video and you move on,” said Rutz. “Tomorrow’s a new day and Saturday’s a new opportunity.”

Lightning 66 Cougars 43 Suffice it to say the Hunting Hills Lightning have come a long way since the start of the senior high girls basketball season. The Lightning advanced to the zone 4A final versus the Lindsay Thurber Raiders with a 66-43 victory over the visiting Notre Dame Cougars Thursday, roughly three months after they were taken to the woodshed by their next-door neighbours in an early-season Central Alberta High School Basketball League contest. “We saw them (Cougars) twice this year before today. In the first one they kicked our butts and in the second one we won by right around the same margin as we beat them tonight,” said Lightning head coach Jill de Jonge. “We tried some different defences out today. My girls also shot well, but they could have rebounded better.” The Lightning, a relatively young squad that should be even better next year, were minus the services of starter Drew McKinlay — out with a concussion — but never missed a beat during Thursday’s zone semifinal. “We had some girls fill in for her and we also had some fantastic play from the JV players we called up,” said de Jonge. “Everyone did what they were supposed to do.” The Lightning jumped out to a 214 lead after one quarter and never looked back. Hunting Hills led 34-16 at the half and 46-31 after three quarters, then added 20 points in the final frame. Nicole Fisher and Gabbyy Spenst paced the winners with 16 points apiece, while Kaylee Lukawiecki — with a pair of threes — and Madi Nimmo each scored eight and Kelsey Kole-

snik added seven. Cierra Jean Stephens led the visitors with 12 points. Autumn Letkeman netted nine, Gemma Davis scored eight and Kirsten Pinkney contributed six. The best-of-three zone final opens Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Lindsay Thurber, which drew a first-round bye after posting the superior regular-season record among the three Red Deer schools. De Jonge admitted the Lightning will have to find a way to stymie the Raiders’ aggressive style. “They’re a fast break team so we’ll have to use a strong transition defence,” said the Hunting Hills coach, who are 0-3 versus their city rivals in recent weeks. “We’ve been all over the place against them this season,” said de Jonge. “In our own tournament we lost to them by eight, then by about 50 in a league game and 14 in a (four-team) tournament (at Red Deer College) last weekend. “We were right there with them in the last game until the fourth quarter. We were only down by one in the third quarter. It’s going to be a good series if my girls play their game.” The Lightning players, said de Jonge, should feel somewhat confident that they can pull off what would be considered an upset. “I sure as heck hope so. That’s what we’re trying to drive home — you have to believe,” she said. The second game of the series will be played Thursday. A third contest, if necessary, will go 24 hours later. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

BRIER STORY CONTINUED FROM B1 The 34-year-old won Olympic gold in 2006 with current third Mark Nichols. Gushue has now skipped his team to the Brier playoffs for an eighth time in 12 appearances, but is still looking for his first Canadian title. Manitoba’s Reid Carruthers fell out of tiebreak contention with an

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SCOREBOARD Hockey GA 198 202 214 234 226 269

Pt 101 77 65 59 53 42

CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF x-Calgary 65 40 20 1 4 269 x-Medicine Hat65 40 22 1 2 242 x-Red Deer 64 33 21 4 6 212 Kootenay 64 33 28 1 2 220 Edmonton 65 30 28 4 3 189 Lethbridge 63 19 36 5 3 183

GA 189 194 205 233 179 265

Pt 85 83 76 69 67 46

WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF y-Kelowna 64 48 11 4 1 278 x-Victoria 64 34 26 3 1 218 Prince George 64 27 33 2 2 192 Vancouver 64 26 35 1 2 174 Kamloops 64 24 33 4 3 188

GA 159 198 261 224 237

Pt 101 72 58 55 55

U.S. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF GA x-Everett 64 38 19 3 4 220 177 x-Portland 62 37 20 2 3 235 199 x-Seattle 64 32 23 4 5 187 178 Spokane 62 31 27 3 1 184 183 Tri-City 64 28 33 0 3 167 211 z-league title; y-conference title;d-division leader; x-clinched playoff berth.

Pt 83 79 73 66 59

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

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts Montreal 64 41 18 5 87 Tampa Bay 66 40 20 6 86 Detroit 62 36 15 11 83 Boston 63 31 22 10 72 Florida 65 28 23 14 70 Ottawa 62 28 23 11 67 Toronto 65 26 34 5 57 Buffalo 64 19 40 5 43

Pts 87 85 81 80 68 64 56 55

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts Nashville 66 41 18 7 89 St. Louis 64 40 19 5 85 Chicago 64 38 21 5 81 Minnesota 64 35 22 7 77 Winnipeg 65 32 21 12 76 Dallas 65 29 26 10 68 Colorado 64 28 25 11 67

GF 211 197 182 194 173 144 163 144

GF 196 198 188 181 180 203 170

GA 185 155 158 164 187 165 201 167

GA 162 162 152 164 175 215 183

Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 66 42 17 7 91 196 179 Vancouver 64 36 24 4 76 184 176 Calgary 64 35 25 4 74 182 165 Los Angeles 63 30 21 12 72 171 164 San Jose 65 32 25 8 72 185 183 Arizona 65 21 37 7 49 142 220 Edmonton 64 18 36 10 46 145 213 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Wednesday’s Games Ottawa 3, Winnipeg 1 Detroit 2, N.Y. Rangers 1, OT Colorado 3, Pittsburgh 1 Anaheim 3, Montreal 1

Thursday’s summaries

Pts 99 92 91 88 81 81 78 77 77 76 76

GF 172 217 182 168 159 176 175 123

L OT 21 3 17 7 18 9 21 10 25 12 27 10 33 4 31 7

Saturday’s Games Philadelphia at Boston, 11 a.m. St. Louis at Toronto, 5 p.m. Dallas at Tampa Bay, 5 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Florida, 5 p.m. Buffalo at Washington, 5 p.m. Colorado at Columbus, 5 p.m. Winnipeg at Nashville, 5 p.m. Montreal at Arizona, 5 p.m. Pittsburgh at Los Angeles, 8 p.m. Vancouver at San Jose, 8 p.m.

WHL Scoring Leaders A 74 54 43 41 51 64 32 33 57 46 49

W 42 39 36 35 28 27 26 24

Friday’s Games Columbus at New Jersey, 5 p.m. Minnesota at Carolina, 5 p.m. Buffalo at Ottawa, 5:30 p.m. Calgary at Detroit, 5:30 p.m. Edmonton at Chicago, 6:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Anaheim, 8 p.m.

Saturday’s games Lethbridge at Prince Albert, 6 p.m. Saskatoon at Moose Jaw, 6 p.m. Swift Current at Brandon, 6:30 p.m. Regina at Red Deer, 7 p.m. Calgary at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Kootenay at Medicine Hat, 7:30 p.m. Everett at Vancouver, 8 p.m. Victoria at Prince George, 8 p.m. Tri-City at Portland, 8 p.m. Spokane at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m. Kamloops at Seattle, 8:05 p.m. G 25 38 48 47 30 17 46 44 20 30 27

GP N.Y. Islanders 66 N.Y. Rangers 63 Pittsburgh 63 Washington 66 Philadelphia 65 New Jersey 64 Columbus 63 Carolina 62

Thursday’s Games Calgary 4, Boston 3, SO Dallas 4, Florida 3, SO Arizona 3, Vancouver 2, SO Philadelphia 3, St. Louis 1 Minnesota 2, Washington 1 Tampa Bay 4, Toronto 2 N.Y. Islanders 4, Nashville 3 Montreal at Los Angeles, late

Wednesday’s results Brandon 7 Lethbridge 3 Moose Jaw 3 Medicine Hat 0 Red Deer 6 Swift Current 2 Edmonton 5 Saskatoon 2 Prince George 3 Calgary 2 Tri-City 3 Vancouver 0

GA 142 173 160 165 185 167 199 215

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Flames 4, Bruins 3 (SO) First Period 1. Boston, Marchand 19 (Bergeron, Hamilton) 7:46. 2. Calgary, Monahan 23 (Hudler, Russell) 18:49 (pp). Penalties — Schlemko Cgy (high-sticking) 13:29, Talbot Bos (boarding) 16:14, Bartkowski Bos (hooking) 18:21, Soderberg Bos (hooking) 19:44. Second Period 3. Boston, Lucic 14 (Spooner, Pastrnak) 2:30. 4. Calgary, Hudler 21 (Backlund, Wideman) 14:26. Penalties — Bos Bench (too many men) 15:17. Third Period 5. Calgary, Gaudreau 16 (Russell, Wideman) 4:59 (pp). 6. Boston, Eriksson 15 (Kelly, Soderberg) 11:40. Penalties — Cgy Bench (too many men) 1:19, Spooner Bos (interference) 1:40, Bartkowski Bos (tripping) 3:55, Brodie Cgy (delay of game) 5:08, Smith Bos (holding) 6:35. Overtime No Scoring. Penalties — None. Shootout — Calgary wins 2-1 Calgary : Colborne miss, Gaudreau miss, Hudler miss, Monahan miss, Raymond miss, Shore miss, Jooris goal, Schlemko goal. Boston : Spooner miss, Krug miss, Pastrnak miss, Marchand miss, Eriksson miss, Smith miss,

Bergeron goal, Lucic miss. Shots on goal Calgary 9 11 11 1 — 32 Boston 11 12 11 3 — 37 Goal — Calgary: Ramo (W, 12-7-1); Boston: Rask (LO, 25-16-10). Power plays (goal-chances) — Calgary: 2-7; Boston: 0-3. Coyotes 3, Canucks 2 (SO) First Period 1. Arizona, Rieder 10 (Gagner, Ekman-Larsson) 19:00. Second Period No Scoring. Third Period 2. Arizona, Crombeen 2 (McGinn, Vitale) 2:31. 3. Vancouver, Higgins 8 (Hansen, Sbisa) 12:21. 4. Vancouver, Vrbata 23 (Hamhuis, Bonino) 19:06. Overtime No Scoring. Shootout — Arizona wins 1-0 Vancouver : Bonino miss, Vrbata miss, Higgins miss. Arizona : Gagner goal, Arcobello miss, Doan miss. Shots on goal Vancouver 11 10 11 2 — 34 Arizona 11 2 15 7 — 35 Goal — Vancouver: Lack (LO, 8-8-3); Arizona: Smith (W, 11-31-5). Power plays (goal-chances) — Vancouver: 0-4; Arizona: 0-1. Lightning 4, Maple Leafs 2 First Period 1. Tampa Bay, Kucherov 24 (Palat, Johnson) 4:25. 2. Tampa Bay, Callahan 21 (Stamkos) 15:17. Second Period 3. Toronto, Booth 2 (Holland) 6:48. Third Period 4. Tampa Bay, Namestnikov 4 (Sustr, Hedman) 6:31. 5. Tampa Bay, Killorn 13 (Stamkos, Garrison) 15:14 (pp). 6. Toronto, Panik 10 (Phaneuf, Kadri) 17:42. Shots on goal Toronto 7 7 13 — 27 Tampa Bay 13 10 8 — 31 Goal — Toronto: Bernier (L, 19-20-5); Tampa Bay: Bishop (W, 32-11-3). Power plays (goal-chances) — Toronto: 0-3; Tampa Bay: 1-3. Islanders 4, Predators 3 First Period 1. NY Islanders, Tavares 31 (Bailey, Visnovsky) 11:24. 2. NY Islanders, Lee 22 (Leddy, Tavares) 18:30 (pp). 3. Nashville, Wilson 20 (Fisher) 19:58. Second Period No Scoring. Third Period 4. NY Islanders, Leddy 9 (Nielsen, Boychuk) 8:39. 5. Nashville, Ribeiro 13 (Ellis, Josi) 10:16. 6. Nashville, Smith 21 (Forsberg) 10:47. 7. NY Islanders, Nelson 18 (Grabner, Boychuk) 13:52. Shots on goal NY Islanders 5 12 9 — 26 Nashville 15 5 11 — 31 Goal — NY Islanders: Halak (W, 34-13-1); Nashville: Rinne (L, 35-12-3). Power plays (goal-chances) — NY Islanders: 1-2; Nashville: 0-1. Stars 4, Panthers 3 (SO) First Period 1. Dallas, McKenzie 3 (Demers, Horcoff) 2:33. 2. Dallas, Horcoff 9 (unassisted) 12:41. 3. Florida, Pirri 13 (Trocheck) 17:00. Second Period 4. Florida, Kulikov 3 (Jokinen) 8:15. 5. Florida, Huberdeau 10 (Bjugstad, Kulikov) 12:28. Third Period 6. Dallas, Goligoski 3 (Klingberg) 12:21. Overtime No Scoring. Penalties — None. Shootout — Dallas wins 1-0 Dallas : Spezza miss, Klingberg miss, Sceviour goal. Florida : Pirri miss, Trocheck miss, Bjugstad miss. Shots on goal Dallas 12 10 8 2 — 32 Florida 7 12 2 3 — 24 Goal — Dallas: Enroth (W, 14-25-2); Florida: Ellis (LO, 0-0-1). Power plays (goal-chances) — Dallas: 0-2; Florida: 0-2.

Curling 2015 Tim Hortons Brier CALGARY — Standings and results Thursday from the 2015 Tim Hortons Brier, the Canadian men’s curling championship, from Feb. 26-March 8 at the Scotiabank Saddledome: ROUND ROBIN Team (Skip) W L x-Northern Ont. (Jacobs) 10 1 x-N.L. (Gushue) 9 2 x-Canada (J.Morris) 7 4 Saskatchewan (Laycock) 6 4 Quebec (J.Menard) 6 5 B.C. (Cotter) 5 5 Alberta (K.Koe) 5 5 Manitoba (Carruthers) 4 6 P.E.I. (Casey) 4 6 Ontario (Kean) 4 6 New Brunswick (Mallais) 2 8 N.W.T. (J.Koe) 0 10 x — clinched playoff berth. Thursday’s results Draw 14 P.E.I. 8 New Brunswick 4 N.L. 6 Northern Ontario 5 B.C. 6 N.W.T. 2

Canada 7 Quebec 5 Draw 15 Ontario 8 Manitoba 7 B.C. 7 New Brunswick 4 Saskatchewan 6 Alberta 5 P.E.I. 9 N.W.T. 5 Draw 16 N.L. 7 Quebec 4 Alberta 8 Manitoba 7 Northern Ontario 6 Canada 3 Ontario 8 Saskatchewan 7 Wednesday’s results Draw 11 Canada 8 B.C. 7 Quebec 8 N.W.T. 5 N.L. 9 P.E.I. 6 Northern Ontario 7 New Brunswick 4 Draw 12 Northern Ontario 5 Saskatchewan 3 Canada 7 Ontario 4 Quebec 7 Manitoba 4 N.L. 8 Alberta 7 Draw 13 Alberta 7 N.W.T. 4 Saskatchewan 7 P.E.I. 6 (extra end) New Brunswick 9 Ontario 4

Manitoba 8 B.C. 3 Friday’s games Draw 17, 8:30 a.m. B.C. vs. Saskatchewan; N.W.T. vs. Ontario; P.E.I. vs. Manitoba; Alberta vs. New Brunswick. End of round robin PLAYOFFS Friday’s games Tiebreakers (if required) One Draw, 1:30 p.m. Two Draws, 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. Three Draws, 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 7, 8 a.m. Page Playoffs One vs. Two, 6:30 p.m. Saturday’s games Page Playoffs Three vs. Four, 1 p.m. Semifinal One-Two loser vs. Three-Four winner, 6 p.m. Sunday’s games Bronze Medal Game Three-Four loser vs. Semifinal loser, 9:30 a.m. Championship One-Two winner vs. Semifinal winner, 5 p.m.

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WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF y-Brandon 64 47 10 4 3 298 x-Regina 63 34 20 5 4 234 Swift Current 64 30 29 1 4 195 Moose Jaw 64 27 32 4 1 186 Prince Albert 63 25 35 2 1 181 Saskatoon 64 19 41 2 2 183

Trevor Cox, MH Tim McGauley, Bra Oliver Bjorkstrand, Por Cole Sanford, MH Cole Ully, Kam Nick Merkley, Kel Rourke Chartier, Kel Adam Tambellini, CAL Jansen Harkins, PG Jack Rodewald, MJ Nikita Scherbak, Eve

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W 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 0

L 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 2

Pct 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 .667 .667 .500 .500 .500 .333 .000 .000 .000

NATIONAL LEAGUE W L Pct Arizona 2 0 1.000 St. Louis 1 0 1.000 Washington 1 0 1.000 Atlanta 1 1 .500 Los Angeles 1 1 .500 New York 1 1 .500 Philadelphia 1 1 .500 Cincinnati 1 2 .333 Pittsburgh 1 2 .333 San Francisco 1 2 .333 Chicago 0 1 .000 Colorado 0 2 .000 Miami 0 1 .000 Milwaukee 0 1 .000 San Diego 0 2 .000 NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not. Wednesday’s Games Detroit 5, Baltimore 4 Toronto 4, Pittsburgh 1

N.Y. Mets 8, Atlanta 2 Philadelphia 3, N.Y. Yankees 1 Cleveland 4, Cincinnati 2 Seattle 4, San Diego 3, 10 innings Oakland 9, San Francisco 2 Kansas City 13, Texas 2 Chicago White Sox 6, L.A. Dodgers 4 Arizona 6, Colorado 2 Thursday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 2, Pittsburgh 1 Atlanta 6, Detroit 4 Houston 6, Philadelphia 3 Baltimore (ss) 3, Tampa Bay 2 St. Louis 4, Miami 1 Kansas City 5, Texas 4 Seattle 9, San Diego 4 Cleveland 9, Cincinnati 3 L.A. Dodgers 6, Chicago White Sox 1 San Francisco 8, Chicago Cubs (ss) 6 Chicago Cubs (ss) 2, Oakland 2, tie L.A. Angels 3, Milwaukee 2 Arizona 4, Colorado 3 Washington 5, N.Y. Mets 4 Baltimore (ss) 5, Toronto 0 Minnesota 9, Boston 8 Friday’s Games N.Y. Yankees (ss) vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 11:05 a.m. Minnesota vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 11:05 a.m. Houston vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 11:05 a.m. Miami vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 11:05 a.m. Washington vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 11:05 a.m. Baltimore vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 11:07 a.m. Detroit vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 11:10 a.m. Seattle vs. L.A. Dodgers (ss) at Glendale, Ariz., 1:05 p.m. Cincinnati vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 1:05 p.m.

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Grizzlys take beating from Dragons, fall behind 2-0 in playoff series Dragons 8 Grizzlys 1 DRUMHELLER — For all intents and purposes, this one was over after 20 minutes. The Drumheller Dragons fired six unanswered first-period goals Thursday and hung an 8-1 Alberta Junior Hockey League playoff defeat on the Olds Grizzlys. In the process, the Dragons grabbed a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five South Division quarterfinal and can conclude the series with a victory

L.A. Dodgers (ss) vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 1:05 p.m. San Francisco vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 1:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 1:05 p.m. Kansas City vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 1:05 p.m. Oakland vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 1:10 p.m. Colorado vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 1:10 p.m. Pittsburgh vs. N.Y. Yankees (ss) at Tampa, Fla., 5:05 p.m. Saturday’s Games N.Y. Mets (ss) vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., 11:05 a.m. Minnesota vs. Boston (ss) at Fort Myers, Fla., 11:05 a.m. Boston (ss) vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 11:05 a.m. Detroit vs. Atlanta (ss) at Kissimmee, Fla., 11:05 a.m. Toronto vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 11:05 a.m. Tampa Bay vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 11:05 a.m. St. Louis vs. Washington at Viera, Fla., 11:05 a.m. N.Y. Yankees vs. Houston at Kissimmee, Fla., 11:05 a.m. Atlanta (ss) vs. N.Y. Mets (ss) at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 11:10 a.m. Seattle (ss) vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 1:05 p.m. Arizona vs. Seattle (ss) at Peoria, Ariz., 1:05 p.m. San Diego vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 1:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 1:05 p.m. L.A. Angels vs. Oakland at Mesa, Ariz., 1:05 p.m. Texas vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 1:05 p.m. Cincinnati vs. Kansas City at Surprise, Ariz., 1:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 1:10 p.m.

in Game 3, set for Saturday at 7 p.m. in Olds. Hunter Mills tallied twice and added two assists for Drumheller in front of 842 fans. Jarell Pinchuk also scored a pair of goals for the winners and Wyatt Noskey, Scott Ivey, Reid Nemeth and Dakota Zaharichuk each connected once. Chris Gerrie potted a second-period goal for Olds in a game that featured 180 minutes in penalties (including misconducts), with 97 assessed to the Grizzlys. Winning netminder Curtis Skip made 28 saves, while Jesse Gordichuk stopped 34 shots for the Grizzlys. Drumheller was three-for-10 on the power play; Olds was zero-for-six. A fourth game, if necessary, will be played Sunday at Olds with a 7 p.m. faceoff. A fifth game, if needed, will be contested Wednesday in Drumheller.

Friday

● WHL: Red Deer at Kootenay, 7 p.m. (The Drive). ● AJHL: Drumheller at Olds, third game of best-of-five South Division quarterfinal, 7 p.m. ● College men’s basketball: RDC Kings at ACAC championship at Fort McMurray. ● Major bantam girls hockey playoffs: Southeast at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Kinsmen A. ● College men’s hockey: RDC at Camrose Augustana, first game of best-of-three ACAC quarter-final, 7 p.m. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Blackfalds at Mountainview, second game of best-ofseven Northern Division final, 7:30 p.m., Didsbury. ● Senior AAA hockey: Fort Saskatchewan at Bentley, fifth game of best-of-seven Chinook League/provincial semifinal, 8:30 p.m., Eckville.

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● Major bantam girls hockey playoffs: Southeast at Red Deer, 2:15 p.m., Kinsmen A. ● College women’s hockey: NAIT at RDC, second game of best-of-five ACAC final, 2:45 p.m., Arena. ● College men’s basketball: RDC Kings at ACAC championship at Fort McMurray. ● Junior women’s hockey playoffs: Lethbridge at Central Alberta Amazons,

3:45 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex. ● Major midget girls hockey playoffs: Rocky Mountain at Red Deer, first game of best-of-five series, 5 p.m., Arena. ● WHL: Regina at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Centrium. ● College men’s hockey: Camrose Augustana at RDC, second game of best-of-three ACAC quarter-final, 7 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex. ● Senior AAA hockey: Bentley at Fort Saskatchewan, sixth game of bestof-seven Chinook League/provincial semifinal, if necessary, 8 p.m.; Innisfail at Okotoks, fifth game of best-of-seven Chinook League/provincial semifinal, 8 p.m.

Sunday ● Major midget girls hockey playoffs: Rocky Mountain at Red Deer, second game of best-of-five series, 12:15 p.m., Arena. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Mountainview at Blackfalds, third game of best-of-seven Northern Division final, 3:30 p.m. ● Senior AAA hockey: Okotoks at Innisfail, sixth game of best-of-seven Chinook League/provincial semifinal, if necessary, 5 p.m. ● AJHL: Drumheller at Olds, fourth game of best-of-five South Division quarterfinal, if necessary, 7 p.m.

Basketball National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 38 23 .623 — Brooklyn 25 34 .424 12 Boston 24 35 .407 13 Philadelphia 13 48 .213 25 New York 12 48 .200 25 Southeast Division W L Pct GB x-Atlanta 48 12 .800 — Washington 34 27 .557 14 Miami 27 33 .450 21 Charlotte 26 33 .441 21 Orlando 19 43 .306 30 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 39 23 .629 — Cleveland 39 24 .619 1/2 Milwaukee 32 29 .525 6 Indiana 26 34 .433 12 Detroit 23 37 .383 15 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB Memphis 43 17 .717 — Houston 41 20 .672 2 Dallas 40 22 .645 4 San Antonio 37 23 .617 6 New Orleans 33 28 .541 10 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Portland 40 19 .678 — Oklahoma City 34 28 .548 7 Utah 24 36 .400 16 Denver 22 39 .361 19 Minnesota 13 47 .217 27 Pacific Division W L Pct GB Golden State 47 12 .797 — L.A. Clippers 40 22 .645 8 Phoenix 32 30 .516 16 Sacramento 21 38 .356 26

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Wednesday’s Games Phoenix 105, Orlando 100 Indiana 105, New York 82 Cleveland 120, Toronto 112 Boston 85, Utah 84 Charlotte 115, Brooklyn 91 New Orleans 88, Detroit 85 Oklahoma City 123, Philadelphia 118, OT Memphis 102, Houston 100 Denver 100, Minnesota 85 Miami 100, L.A. Lakers 94 San Antonio 112, Sacramento 85 Golden State 102, Milwaukee 93 Portland 98, L.A. Clippers 93, OT Thursday’s Games Chicago 108, Oklahoma City 105 Dallas at Portland, late Friday’s Games Utah at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. Miami at Washington, 5 p.m. Sacramento at Orlando, 5 p.m. Chicago at Indiana, 5 p.m. Toronto at Charlotte, 5 p.m. Cleveland at Atlanta, 5:30 p.m. Boston at New Orleans, 6 p.m. Detroit at Houston, 6 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Memphis, 6 p.m. Phoenix at Brooklyn, 6 p.m. Denver at San Antonio, 6:30 p.m. Dallas at Golden State, 8:30 p.m. Saturday’s Games Memphis at New Orleans, 5 p.m. Atlanta at Philadelphia, 5:30 p.m. Sacramento at Miami, 5:30 p.m. Phoenix at Cleveland, 5:30 p.m. Indiana at New York, 5:30 p.m. Portland at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Washington at Milwaukee, 6:30 p.m. Houston at Denver, 7 p.m.

Golf Cadillac Championship Thursday At Trump National Doral Doral, Fla. Purse: $9.25 million Yardage: 7,528; Par: 72 (36-36) First Round J.B. Holmes 32-30 Ryan Moore 31-35 Alexander Levy 33-35 Dustin Johnson 35-33 Rickie Fowler 35-33 Brooks Koepka 35-34 Henrik Stenson 36-33 Gary Woodland 35-35 Charley Hoffman 36-34 Jamie Donaldson 34-36 Adam Scott 34-36 Jim Furyk 34-36 Jimmy Walker 36-35 Patrick Reed 38-33 Bubba Watson 37-34 Ryan Palmer 33-38 Shane Lowry 34-37 Martin Kaymer 37-34 Charl Schwartzel 36-35 Lee Westwood 34-37 Louis Oosthuizen 35-36 Brendon Todd 36-36 Luke Donald 35-37 Victor Dubuisson 38-34 Billy Horschel 32-40 Robert Streb 37-35 Graeme McDowell 38-35 Rory McIlroy 33-40 John Senden 37-36 Alexander Noren 33-40 Sergio Garcia 36-37 Justin Rose 36-37 Danny Willett 35-38 Matt Kuchar 36-37 Marc Warren 35-38 Cameron Tringale 35-38 Keegan Bradley 35-38 Morgan Hoffmann 38-35 Russell Henley 38-36 Phil Mickelson 37-37 Koumei Oda 38-36 Kevin Na 38-36 Danie van Tonder 37-37 Geoff Ogilvy 36-38 Brandt Snedeker 33-41 Bill Haas 37-37 Bernd Wiesberger 37-37 Webb Simpson 36-38 Ian Poulter 35-39 David Lipsky 37-37 Branden Grace 37-38 Paul Casey 36-39 Hunter Mahan 37-38 Gary Stal 39-36 Jordan Spieth 37-38 Steven Jeffress 37-38 Sangmoon Bae 37-38 Hiroyuki Fujita 37-38 Hideki Matsuyama 36-40 Chris Kirk 39-37 Zach Johnson 41-35 Jason Day 35-41 Tommy Fleetwood 39-38 Greg Chalmers 38-39 Ross Fisher 39-39 Mikko Ilonen 43-35 Marcel Siem 35-43 Thomas Aiken 40-38 Joost Luiten 39-40 Jason Dufner 42-37 Thongchai Jaidee 43-37 Anirban Lahiri 43-37 Stephen Gallacher 38-46

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Puerto Rico Open Scores Thursday At Trump International Golf Club-Puerto Rico Rio Grande, Puerto Rico Purse: $3 million Yardage: 7,506; Par: 72 (36-36) First Round a-amateur Mark Hubbard 33-35 — 68 Chris Smith 33-36 — 69 Emiliano Grillo 35-34 — 69 Billy Mayfair 35-34 — 69 Dicky Pride 33-37 — 70 Alex Cejka 35-35 — 70 Rod Pampling 36-34 — 70 J.J. Henry 33-37 — 70 David Duval 36-34 — 70 Rafael Cabrera Bello 35-35 — 70 James Driscoll 35-35 — 70 Jonathan Byrd 35-35 — 70 Chad Collins 32-38 — 70 Scott Pinckney 35-35 — 70 Jon Curran 35-35 — 70 Eric Axley 35-36 — 71 Jason Gore 35-36 — 71 Jerry Kelly 32-39 — 71 Andrew Svoboda 36-35 — 71 Chesson Hadley 37-34 — 71 Josh Teater 36-35 — 71 Shaun Micheel 34-37 — 71 Brendon de Jonge 34-37 — 71 Michael Bradley 36-35 — 71 Brandon Hagy 36-35 — 71 Martin Flores 35-37 — 72 Stephen Ames 35-37 — 72 Cameron Beckman 35-37 — 72 Steve Flesch 34-38 — 72 John Daly 37-35 — 72 Lee Janzen 35-37 — 72 Brice Garnett 36-36 — 72 Sam Saunders 38-34 — 72 Fabrizio Zanotti 37-35 — 72 Whee Kim 36-36 — 72 Andres Romero 37-35 — 72 Chris Stroud 34-38 — 72 D.J. Trahan 38-34 — 72 Adam Hadwin 34-38 — 72 Oscar Fraustro 35-37 — 72 HSBC Women’s Champions Thursday At Sentosa Golf Club (Serapong Course) Singapore Purse: $1.4 million Yardage: 6,553; Par: 72 (36-36) First Round a-amateur Inbee Park 35-31 — Yani Tseng 34-32 — Angela Stanford 32-35 — Lydia Ko 34-34 — Mo Martin 34-34 — Jenny Shin 33-35 — Mariajo Uribe 36-32 — Karrie Webb 34-34 — Carlota Ciganda 35-34 — Stacy Lewis 37-32 — Anna Nordqvist 35-34 — Hee Young Park 37-32 — Lexi Thompson 36-33 — Jodi Ewart Shadoff 35-35 — Shanshan Feng 35-35 — Danielle Kang 35-35 — Hyo Joo Kim 36-34 — Minjee Lee 38-32 — Azahara Munoz 35-35 — Haru Nomura 36-34 — So Yeon Ryu 36-34 —

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Vancouver 21 Minnesota 15 Friday’s results Toronto 16 Edmonton 15 (OT) WEEK 10 Friday, March 6 Toronto at Colorado, 7 p.m. Sunday, March 8 Calgary at Edmonton, 2 p.m. WEEK 11 Friday, March 13 Toronto at Buffalo, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14 Buffalo at Toronto, 5 p.m. New England at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Vancouver at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Rochester at Calgary, 7 p.m. Sunday, March 15 Minnesota at Colorado, 6 p.m.

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Holmes takes control of Blue Monster WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DORAL, Fla. — J.B. Holmes never liked the old Blue Monster at Doral because he thought it was too easy for a World Golf Championship. He said this with a straight face Thursday after a 10-under 62 that tied the tournament record at the Cadillac Championship, gave him a four-shot lead and left the rest of this worldclass field to wonder just how he managed. “I was able to hit the shots where I envisioned and hit good shots, and today the putter was on,” Holmes said. “Put that combination together, you do everything pretty good, you’re going to shoot a good score.” He made it sound as easy as it looked. Except that Trump National Doral wasn’t all that easy for everyone else. Rory McIlroy again felt tentative with his swing and shot 40 on his opening nine holes before finishing without a par on his last six holes — an eagle, three birdies and two bogeys that allowed him to salvage a 73. The world’s No. 1 player has shot 73-74-73 in his three rounds in Florida this year. Phil Mickelson shot 74 and failed to make a birdie for the first time in 186 rounds on the PGA Tour, dating to the final day at Olympic Club in the 2012 U.S. Open. “Ten under? You’re joking,” Shane Lowry said after a hard-fought 71. Ryan Moore was hanging with him until he hit his tee shot into the water on the par-5 18th hole and made double bogey. He still had a 66. “It was a very fair test of golf,” Moore said. “I mean, it’s difficult, but you can make some birdies.” Dustin Johnson ran off four birdies in a five-hole stretch on the back nine and was at 68, along with Alexander Levy of France and Rickie Fowler, who thought his round was solid. “To shoot 68 in some tough conditions on a tough golf course and be six back, wouldn’t

really expect that,” Fowler said. Henrik Stenson, making his American debut, had six birdies and joined Phoenix Open winner Brooks Koepka at 69. The group at 70 included Adam Scott, who used a conventional putter for the first time in just over four years. Holmes last played at Doral in 2010, missing time with injuries, not the least of which was surgery to remove a piece of his skull in 2011. Gil Hanse renovated the Blue Monster to make it more sensational with so much water hugging the fairways and greens. That was never an issue for Holmes. He finished his round with an 8-foot par putt, which he said was the closest he came to bogey all day. “By about 5 feet,” he said. The start was nothing short of deal. Holmes two-putted for birdie on the par-5 10th, holed a 35-foot birdie putt on the 11th, and then smashed a drive downwind on the 603-yard 12th hole. He hit 6-iron thinking he might be able to clear the bunker, and it turned out better than he imagined, a foot away from the hole for an eagle. The rest of the round, playing in tropical warmth and typical south Florida wind, was a matter of keeping it below the hole and making putts. This was never his favourite WGC event the two previous times he played it. “One of my least favourite tracks on tour,” he said of the previous design. “It was just too easy. I felt like for a World Golf Championship, 22 under winning shouldn’t really happen. It’s a very difficult golf course. I played great today.” He was right on both counts. The average score was 73.4, meaning that Holmes was more than 11 shots better than the field, the best standard of a great round. His 62 matched the tournament record set by Bubba Watson at Doral in 2012, and Sergio Garcia and Retief Goosen at Mount Juliet in Ireland in 2002. McIlroy’s standard is slightly off at

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Rory McIlroy hits out of a sandtrap on the 11th hole during the first round the Cadillac Championship golf tournament in Doral, Fla., Thursday. the moment. Already a winner in Dubai and a runner-up in Abu Dhabi, he missed the cut last week at the Honda Classic after a month break and said he felt tentative. A week later, not much changed. Poor tee shots kept him from reaching the par 5s on the back nine in two. He twice failed to save par from the bunkers. And then from the middle of the fairway on the 18th hole — the tee shot is supposed to be the hard part — he was caught between clubs and tugged a 7-iron short, down the bank and into

the water for a double bogey. On his next tee shot, McIlroy was 5 yards away from going into the water — on the adjacent Red Course. “It is very good on the range and it is very good in normal play when I’m not playing a tournament,” McIlroy said. “Then I’ve got a card in my hand the last couple weeks and it just hasn’t quite been there. It’s nice you can get round rounds this week and sort of try to play your way into some sort of rhythm. I don’t feel like it’s that far away. That’s the frustrating thing.”

Buyer beware time as NFL teams look for bargains AND TRY TO AVOID BUSTS IN FREE AGENCY BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NFL teams and their fans have been waiting for free agency since last season ended. Salary cap space has been counted and rechecked, ready for splurging on that star capable of turning franchises from losers to winners with the simple change of a jersey. Millions upon millions of dollars will be spent. Yes, the NFL’s real gambling season begins Tuesday, and it’s always buyer beware, no matter how smart the deal looks in March. For every Peyton Manning scooped up at a relative bargain by Denver, there’s an Albert Haynesworth waiting to go bust. The result is dead money hanging around the books for years that not even the league’s rising salary cap can erase completely. Here are a few of the NFL’s best and worst free agent deals:

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Peyton Manning, 2012: Denver won the Manning Watch that March, and he has repaid the Broncos with three straight playoff appearances. That includes a Super Bowl berth after Manning became the NFL’s first five-time MVP in the 2013 season. That five-year

deal worth $96 million still seems like a bargain even if Denver has yet to win the Lombardi Trophy that Broncos boss John Elway so desperately wants. Drew Brees, 2006: Worries about Brees’ torn labrum made some teams back away. That helped the Saints land the quarterback with a six-year, $60 million contract and an $8 million signing bonus. Brees repaid their faith immediately by leading them to the NFC championship game. He followed that with a Super Bowl win in 2010 and a bunch of NFL passing records. The Saints paid up again in July 2012 with a five-year, $100 million deal. Darrelle Revis, 2014: The New England Patriots may have made the best free agent signing of 2014, landing the cornerback with a one-year deal for $12 million, with a team option for 2015 paying Revis $20 million. The Patriots won the Super Bowl with Revis playing all 16 games and picking off two passes. Deion Sanders, 1995: Nobody used free agency better than Prime Time. The Defensive Player of the Year helped San Francisco win the 1995 Super Bowl, then cashed in with a sevenyear, $35 million deal with the Dallas Cowboys the next year. Sanders helped them win the 1996 Super Bowl. Reggie White, 1993: The Minister of Defence hit the free agent market,

and the Green Bay Packers won the bidding war. White always said that God told him to go to Green Bay, and the Packers paid up with four years and $17 million. White delivered as he helped the Packers to two Super Bowls and one championship.

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Albert Haynesworth, 2009: The Washington Redskins wanted the defensive tackle, and they paid up with a seven-year contract worth $100 million just hours after free agency opened. Haynesworth was guaranteed a then-record $41 million in that deal, luring him away from Tennessee. But he clashed almost instantly with coach Mike Shanahan over a conditioning test, and Haynesworth wound up playing only 20 games over two seasons with the Redskins before being traded away to New England in 2011. He lasted six games before being placed on waivers, with Tampa Bay picking him up for seven games. His career ended after that, and he’s now selling burgers in Tennessee. Sanders, 2000: Yes, Prime Time shows up on both lists thanks to yet another big money deal from Redskins owner Dan Snyder. Before Snyder approved Haynesworth’s deal, he spent another chunk of money luring Sand-

ers away from Washington’s NFC East rivals in Dallas with a seven-year, $56 million contract that included an $8 million signing bonus. Yet Sanders played only one season and intercepted four passes in a Washington uniform before retiring. Carl Nicks, 2012: An All-Pro in 2011 and a two-time Pro Bowl guard, Nicks never missed a game in four seasons with the New Orleans Saints. That’s why Tampa Bay handed him a five-year, $47.5 million deal in March 2012. But he wound up starting only nine games with the Buccaneers because of an injured left toe, followed by a MRSA infection in his left foot. Nnamdi Asomugha, 2011: The lockout created a frenzied free agency period in late July 2011, and the cornerback who flourished in Oakland capitalized by signing a five-year, $60 million deal with Philadelphia, $25 million guaranteed. But Asomugha played only two seasons with the Eagles with four interceptions. Javon Walker, 2008: Oakland ignored the wide receiver’s poor season in 2007 in Denver and signed him to a six-year, $55 million deal with an $11 million signing bonus. That netted the Raiders only 15 catches and one TD, and Walker played only three games in 2009 without a single reception before being released in 2010.

49ers beef up defence with signing of former Cardinal DT Dockett dinals in 2013, finishing with 46 tackles and 4 ½ sacks. Now, he will play for promoted defensive line coach Jim Tomsula, named 49ers head coach in January. Dockett, who once said of the 49ers “I hate that team,” said in a Phoenix radio interview Thursday that San Francisco showed he was wanted. “They made an effort and they showed me much love man,” he said on Fox Sports 910, “and I’m excited by that challenge.”

He visited with the 49ers earlier this week, choosing a new start after being released last Friday when negotiations didn’t work out on a restructured deal with Arizona because of salary cap concerns. Dockett said in the radio interview that he would have taken less money to stay with the Cardinals, but the difference between the two offers was far too much. “I knew then that it was my time to go,” he said.

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SAN FRANCISCO — Defensive tackle Darnell Dockett notes on his Twitter page header that he will be “2016 comeback player of the year.” It looks like he will get that chance. Dockett signed a two-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday that will keep him in the NFC West after playing all of his 10 NFL seasons with Arizona.

Agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed the contract Thursday morning for the three-time Pro Bowler then the 49ers announced later in the day that Dockett had reached a deal. Rosenhaus also posted a photo of him standing with Dockett on Twitter that read, “Congrats to the newest Niner!” with signing papers on the table. The 33-year-old Dockett sat out all of 2014 with a knee injury suffered during training camp. He started every game for the Car-

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Norris shows lively arm for Jays BY THE CANADIAN PRESS SARASOTA, Fla. — Jays left-hander Daniel Norris showed off a lively arm and the ability to adjust on the go in his first start of the spring Thursday night against a well-stocked Baltimore Orioles lineup. Norris, a celebrated prospect looking to nail down Toronto’s fifth starter spot, quickly got leadoff hitter Manny Machado in an 0-2 hole but eventually gave up a single. After a flyout, he walked Adam Jones to put men on first and second. Strikeouts of Delmon Young, who went down to a wicked curveball, and Chris Davis ended a long first inning that had threatened to go south. Norris exited after two quick outs in a more effective second. He threw 36 pitches, 22 for strikes, in facing seven batters on a balmy 22-degree night that drew a crowd of 6,078 to picturesque Ed Smith Stadium. Davis’s three-run homer off Chad Jenkins in the third and Jonathan Schoop’s two-run blast off Cory Burns in the seventh lifted the Orioles (1-2) to a 5-0 pre-season victory over the Jays (1-2). Baltimore outhit Toronto 8-4. Norris said he noticed during the first inning he was dropping his front shoulder, causing him to get behind hitters. He made the adjustment and his pitches starting doing what they were supposed to. “That was big for me,” he said. The 21-year-old from Tennessee started last season in Class-A and rose all the way to the major leagues, seeing action in five games for the Jays. He says that brief exposure to the big leagues has helped him this spring. “Seeing those names before, I’m maybe not as intimidated as I was in September.” Norris has drawn plenty of attention for his surfer lifestyle back-story which includes a penchant for going off the grid in his 1978 mustard-coloured Volkswagen camper van dubbed Shaggy. A photo of him shaving with an axe also added to the aura despite the fact it was staged for a modelling shoot. His Twitter bio states his credo: “I live to find 3 things. 1. Eternal life. 2. The strike zone. & 3. Good waves.” It’s perhaps not what one would expect from someone who got a US$2-million signing bonus from the Jays, who drafted him in the second round (74th overall) out of high school in 2011. The Norris legend grew Thursday with an ESPN profile titled “The Man in the Van,” which called him “the most interesting pitcher in baseball.” “I thought they got the wrong guy,” Norris said of

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Toronto Blue Jays staring pitcher Daniel Norris warms up before facing the Baltimore Orioles in Grapefruit League baseball action in Sarasota, Fla., on Thursday. the compliment. Asked about the attention, he conceded he was “not a huge fan of it.” “It’s kind of weird,” he added. “I understand at this point, it’s kind of inevitable ... I’d rather just kind of tuck away a little bit and just play ball.” Manager John Gibbons, a straight-shooter from Texas, enjoys Norris’ outlook. “He’s a different bird,” he said before the game. “Any time you live in a van, I wouldn’t say that’s normal ... If he’s successful I don’t know how long he’d continue to live in a van. Everybody would be looking for that van. “But it’s kind of a neat story. Unusual, but he’s a neat kid too.” Baseball America lists Norris as the Jays’ top prospect in 2015 — as well as No. 18 across all teams

— and Gibbons likes what he sees. “He’s a student of the game,” he said. “He’s a very smart kid and he is grounded. And he’s determined. So we’ll see. He’s got the most important thing — he’s got a great arm, so that can take him a long way.” Norris, says Gibbons, just has to acclimate to the majors where everything is magnified. “Once they have a little success and think ’You know what? I can do this,’ and you combine that with a great arm, that’s how stars are born,” Gibbons said. The Jays left their big names at home for the road trip, with the focus on Norris and newly acquired Cuban outfielder Dayan Viciedo. Starting at DH, Viciedo ground out, struck out and flied out deep to centre.

Blue Jays prospects head Down Under to hone skills BY THE CANADIAN PRESS DUNEDIN, Fla. — A former collegiate football player, Anthony Alford is new to pro baseball. But the Blue Jays prospect has already taken his bat and glove Down Under. Toronto minor leaguer Jack Murphy, meanwhile, is somewhat of a baseball celebrity in Australia. While both are currently in spring training with the Jays, Alford and Murphy have used the Australian Baseball League to hone their skills playing winter ball for the Canberra Cavalry. “A great experience,” said Alford, a soft-spoken outfielder who spent three months playing in Australia over the winter. The Jays have sent prospects to Canberra the last four years with the 26-year-old Murphy enjoying three stints in Australia. “I love the league there,” he said. “You learn how to play to win,” he added. “And it gives the chance for some of the Blue Jays minor league guys to come down and develop and work on their skills so when they get back here, they’re better off and farther down the road.” The 20-year-old Alford played quarterback at the University of Southern Mississippi before transferring to University of Mississippi to play safety. A third-round Jays pick in 2012, he told the team last fall that he was going to focus on baseball. The timing was perfect for the Australian league. “I was excited about it,” said Alford. “I left football in the middle of the season, I didn’t want to just sit around in the house and do nothing. I’d rather be playing somewhere, training.” Fellow Toronto prospects L.B. Dantzler and Christian Lopes also suited up for the Cavalry. Lopes ranked second in the league in batting average at .371 last season. Murphy was third at .353. Canberra is joined in the six-team league by the Adelaide Bite, Brisbane Bandits, Melbourne Aces, Perth Heat and Sydney Blue Sox. “It’s a bit in its infancy, I would say, but I’ve seen it grow substantially over the last three years that I was there,” said Murphy, a catcher and Princeton graduate. The teams play a 48-game schedule that runs late October through early February. Murphy estimates the league is split 50-50 between Australians and imports from Canada, the U.S. and Latin America. He says it’s close to Class-AA ball, with a wide spread of talent. “They’ve got a lefty down in that league who might not throw over 83 (miles per hour) but is in the league leaders for ERA (earned-run average) every year because he just knows how to pitch. He pitched up to Triple-AAA in the U.S. but hasn’t been over there for five to six years. That doesn’t mean he can’t pitch any more. That’s kind of the way the league is.” He says it’s like a college baseball environment, with a Canberra full house at around 2,500. “I’ve played in front of 20,000 and you’re just as amped up in front of their 2,500 as you would be in front of 20,000 because they’re right on top of you

there. And they don’t stop serving beer after the seventh inning like we do in the States, so those last couple of innings things are getting pretty rambunctious out in the crowd.” No stranger to minor-league bus rides, Murphy appreciates that his Australian team flies everywhere with the exception of Sydney, which is a 3 ½-hour bus ride away. Murphy was named the Calvary’s MVP in January. He also picked up the club’s Player’s Player and Silver Slugger awards. At six foot four with a hard-tomiss moustache, the charismatic Murphy has a little of the young Tom Selleck in him.

An MLB.com profile in December 2013 was headlined “Blue Jays prospect Murphy a cult hero Down Under.” He believes each level of baseball has its lessons. In a rookie league, it might be learning to hit the fastball. In some of the upper levels, you have to adjust to throwers who can mix their pitches. Australia, he says, offers a mix of pitchers to have to adapt to, as well as a foreign environment. “Each league serves its own purpose as far as development,” said Murphy. “I can say I’ve definitely gotten a hell of a lot better playing in that league. Each year, I come back and I’m a better player.”

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — San Francisco outfielder Hunter Pence broke his left forearm and will be sidelined six to eight weeks after being hit by a pitch in the sixth inning of the Giants’ 8-6 victory over a Chicago Cubs split-squad Thursday. One of the clubhouse leaders for the World Series champions, the quirky Pence has played in 383 straight games — the longest active streak in the majors — since the Giants traded for him in July 2012. He hit .277 with 20 homers and 74 RBIs last year. He was hit by a pitch from the Cubs’ Corey Black and went to first base before being removed for a pinch runner. “It didn’t look good,” Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. “You hate to see it but these things do happen. Guys work so hard to get ready.” X-rays showed Pence has a non-displaced fracture in his left forearm.

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Two of Formula One’s top drivers have made lucrative moves to new teams in 2015, so fans might think there will be a shake-up to last season’s established order. They would be wrong. The evidence of preseason testing strongly suggests the fight for this year’s championship will again be a case of Mercedes vs. the rest. “We want to be better this year. We want to try and dominate even more,” reigning champion Lewis Hamilton said ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 15. The switch of four-time F1 champion Sebastian Vettel from Red Bull to Ferrari, and Fernando Alonso from Ferrari back to McLaren, will provide interesting subplots, but the main narrative again looms as Hamilton vs. Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg. Hamilton got the upper hand last season, winning six of the last seven races to hold off the stern challenge from Rosberg and secure his second championship. When his confidence is up and his car performing, Hamilton is tough to beat, but Rosberg is taking encouragement and motivation from the close margins that separated them in 2014. “All the difficult times have made me stronger,” Rosberg said. “I need to find small steps to beat him. And I am going for it.” Mercedes became the dominant force last year as F1 introduced V6 hybrid engines. As one of only two teams to design both the engine and the accompanying chassis and aerodynamics — Ferrari is the other — Mercedes enjoyed a significant advantage.

With this year’s regulations being only incrementally different to last year, have the other teams been able to catch up? Ferrari and Renault-powered Red Bull are the top candidates given their spending power, but the evidence from testing was not convincing. Honda returns to F1 as engine supplier to McLaren — a combination that saw the team dominate the sport from the late 1980s in the era of Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost. It is Honda’s third entry into F1. It will be a game of catch-up for Honda against established engine suppliers Mercedes, Renault and Ferrari. McLaren’s predictable teething problems were evident in a succession of technical issues through testing. Unless those glitches are rapidly resolved, it looks like a season that will test the patience of experienced drivers Alonso and Jenson Button. Alonso returns to McLaren in very different circumstances to his unhappy season with the team in 2007. Back then, he was coming off two successive drivers’ championships and felt entitled to the undivided backing of the team. Instead, Alonso had to battle then-rookie teammate Hamilton throughout the season and at year’s end he returned to Renault. Alonso will miss the opening race after suffering a concussion in preseason tests, but is expected to be fit for the second Grand Prix in Malaysia. Ferrari hopes Vettel, who won four successive drivers’ titles with Red Bull from 2010-2013, can invigorate the team in the same way his German compatriot, Michael Schumacher, did when he

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Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP steers his car during the 2015 Formula One testing at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Feb. 28, 2015. arrived as a world champion a couple of decades ago. Vettel also arrives at Ferrari with something to prove after a chastening 2014 when he was outperformed by younger teammate Daniel Ricciardo. The Australian won three races — the only non-Mercedes driver to take the checkered flag. It was a significant vote of confidence in Ricciardo that the team chose not to pursue another big-name driver for this season, instead hiring young Russian Daniil Kvyat from feeder team Toro Rosso. “Our target is to close the gap down and put Mercedes under as much pressure as we possibly can,” team principal Christian Horner said at Red Bull’s season launch. Red Bull and Toro Rosso will be the only teams using the Renault engines

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Gas station robbed at gunpoint Police are hunting for two suspects who robbed the Eastview Husky gas station at gunpoint on Wednesday night. RCMP said two masked men, one carrying a handgun, went into the gas station about 9:30 p.m. and demanded cash and cigarettes. The second man was carrying a backpack and stuffed the cash and cartons of cigarettes into

it before they both took off. “It’s too early in the investigation for RCMP to determine whether or not this robbery is related to other recent armed robberies, but we are carefully analyzing the evidence,” says Red Deer RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Leanne Molzahn in a news release. “What we do know is that there are people in this community who know

the names of the people responsible for these armed robberies, and we’re asking them to do the right thing and call the police. “These criminals are pointing weapons at victims and that’s a terrifying experience for a person to go through. “The RCMP are doing everything we can to put a stop to it. We ask the public to join us in bringing those respon-

sible to justice.” The suspects are described as young, skinny Caucasian males. They were both wearing dark face coverings and clothing. The backpack is greenish-grey. One suspect is about five-foot-seven to five-foot-eight (1.7 to 1.73 metres) and the other is about five-foot-five (1.65 metres).

Young dancers join TV cast for local show BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deer dance students will rub shoulders with cast members of the teen TV drama The Next Step, which is broadcast on the Family Channel. Brooklyn Wiggins, 13, Jillian Jobs, 13, and Izel Pienaar, 12, with Strive Dance Academy will dance to the song Hurricane from the TV show at The Next Step Live On Stage performances on Saturday at Red Deer Memorial Centre. Strive Dance was selected by the show’s Toronto producers to choreograph and perform the song at the Red Deer performance. Local dance groups were chosen to perform in their communities as part of the 21-city Canadian tour. Wiggins and Pienaar have both been dancing since they were six years old. Jobs has been dancing since she was two. The dedicated athletes are in the dance studio about 20 hours a week and said they have never performed in anything this big before. Hannah Peacock, Strive artistic director, did the choreography for the song for the three young dancers. They learned the dance, which includes a lot of new moves, over two days, or about seven hours in total, and were practising again this week. “It’s pretty fast. It’s more like jazz, funk, acro (gymnastics) all put into one dance,” Pienaar said. They are all fans of The Next Step and will perform in The Next Step tank tops. “We’re allowed to meet the whole cast after and then we’re allowed to watch from either back stage, or if there are any seats left in the audience,” Pienaar said. Tickets for the two Red Deer shows were almost sold out as of mid-week.

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From the left, Izel Pienaar, Brooklyn Wiggins and Jillian Jobs work on their routine at the Strive Dance Academy as they prepare for their Next Step performance on Saturday. The stage tour stars the following cast members: Victoria Baldesarra (Michelle); Brittany Raymond (Riley); Trevor Tordjman (James); Jordan Clark (Giselle); Lamar Johnson (West); Isaac Lupien (Eldon); Jennie Pappas (Chloe;) and Taveeta Szymanowicz (Thalia). The Canadian television show, which airs Friday nights, is a drama about the lives of an elite group of dancers at The Next Step Dance Studio as they pur-

sue their dreams to win the national dance title. “Anything dance related, we’re all for it,” said Wiggins about the show. Shows run at 2 and 6 p.m. Tickets are $40 each or $140 for four (plus service charges). Tickets are available at Black Knight Inn (2929 50th Ave.) or charge by phone at 403-755-6626 or 1-800-661-8793. szielinski@reddeeradvocate.com

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STORIES BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Sylvan Lake is considering a pilot project to allow mobile vending but it’s proving a tough sell with lakeshore businesses. Steve Pritchard, owner of the popular Big Moo and More Moo ice cream shops, believes allowing mobile vendors — even on a limited basis — will hurt businesses already feeling the pinch from years of lakeshore development and road changes that have reduced drive-by traffic and put parking at one end of the strip. The town’s pattern book, which outlined what sorts of building looks are acceptable, has also deterred development, he said. “There’s definitely not the business that was here five or 10 years ago, that’s for sure.” Pritchard said lakeshore business owners believe there needs to be better solutions to boosting visitor numbers to the area than opening up the market to mobile vendors. “It’s similar to the oil industry. They found overproduction hurt their bottom line.” While the bylaw allows for only two food vendors, and up to four other vendors, businesses would rather see none at all, he said. It would be more useful to work with existing businesses and use them as the foundation to draw more visitors and businesses. Council gave first reading to a mobile vending bylaw last month and a public hearing, which is expected to be well attended, is set for March 23 in council chambers beginning around 5:30 p.m. “Hopefully, we can explain our side of the case on it and the other businesses explain their side,” he said. Town communications officer Joanne Gaudet said

staff are aware of local business concerns and tried to take that into account in the bylaw, which is intended as a seven-month pilot project beginning on May 12 and ending on Nov. 2. A maximum of six vending permits will be issued each week and vendors will only be allowed to set up at six designated sites on public land. Food vendors will be restricted to the far east side of the Centennial Park parking lot and the parking lot at 50th Avenue and 50th Street, a block south of Lakeshore Drive. Vendors cannot set up within 50 metres of a business selling a similar product and must pay a weekly fee ranging from $300 for a food truck to $50 for a small art or photography stall. They must also have a business licence. Gaudet said while some have envisioned numerous food trucks setting up along Lakeshore Drive, the bylaw’s restrictions don’t allow that to happen. Food vendors who receive a permit, on the firstcome-first-serve basis, may very likely be local fruit or vegetable stand operators. Preference will be given to local businesses. “Once you read this (bylaw), I think we’ve done a really good job of putting together something responsible,” she said. Mayor Sean McIntyre said council wants to see how the pilot project works before any longer term decision is considered. “I think the proposed locations— especially with the food vendors being a fair distance, a significant distance away from any competitive food service providers — it will have minimal impact in that regard,” said the mayor. “The Town of Sylvan Lake has been working hard to support and foster the business community here in Sylvan,” he said, pointing to plans to redevelop 50th Street, a non-residential tax freeze and improvements to development guidelines and a main street improvement program. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

Lakeshore development restrictions eased Sylvan Lake has eased lakeshore development restrictions to lure more investment and to better meet local expectations. A pattern book to guide development in the town’s popular lakeshore area was approved in 2007 and remained controversial among some. Local business people have complained that it is too restrictive and they fear it has scared investment. Mayor Sean McIntyre said he’s wanted to change the pattern book since he was a councillor in 2010. One of the chief goals of changes approved by council in a special meeting last month was “widening the landing path for business,” he said. The book’s vision for the downtown was found by council to be “too narrow and too long-term to be effective through shifting economic climates.” Adopted as the Waterfront Urban Design Guidelines, the new development directives are simplified and less strict than previous rules, while still allowing some control over the types of buildings that will be allowed in the lakeshore area. McIntyre said everything from building heights, types, setbacks and construction materials were reviewed. Under the previous regulations, some homeowners were finding they could not rebuild the same type of home they were already living in, he said. “That has also been changed under the new regulations. “The vision is still for increased density in the downtown area … but now the guidelines are much less stringent. “There’s a lot more choice in this document than the old one.” McIntyre is hopeful the new guidelines will match the development visions of residents more closely.

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Fun for all ages coming in Olds with accessible playground A planned wheelchair-accessible playground aims to bring out the fun in all ages. The playground will be built at Horizon School, which caters to Chinook’s Edge School Division special needs students. Wheelchair-accessible playground structures outfitted with non-slip flooring are specifically designed to serve those who may have felt their playground days were behind them. “Lots of playgrounds are appropriate for children younger than 12, but this one is designed specifically to accommodate adults,” says Kathy Owens, president of the school’s parent council. “Just because you have another birthday doesn’t mean you can’t still have fun and be active.” Fundraising efforts and $70,000 provincial grant will cover the cost of the $180,000 playground at 5501 53rd St. that will open this summer.

Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease discussed on March 18 Seniors United Now is hosting an information meeting on early-onset Alzheimer’s disease on March 18 at 1:30 p.m. at First Christian Reformed Church. The guest speaker will be Larry Quintilio, Red Deer representative with Early Onset Dementia Alberta (EODA). Seniors United Now is a non-partisan, non-profit society that provides a venue for discussion and united actions on the needs, concerns and challenges that affect Alberta seniors. First Christian Reform Church is located at 16 McVicar St. in Red Deer.

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Innisfail police seized $30,000 worth of drugs following a traffic complaint on Hwy 2 on Wednesday. Innisfail RCMP say they stopped a northbound SUV after receiving a complaint just after midnight near Innisfail. A search of the vehicle netted more than $2,000 in cash, and several ounces of cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, MDMDA and counterfeit oxycodone tablets believed to be made of fentanyl. The total value of drugs seized on the street is $30,000, police say. Other drug trafficking paraphernalia was also seized. A 30-year-old Calgary man was arrested and charged with multiple drug trafficking offences. He was scheduled to appear in Red Deer provincial court on Thursday.

A Red Deer-trained artist will make something of a homecoming tonight at the white gallery on Ross Street. Doug Williamson, who graduated from Red Deer College’s visual arts program in 1999, will be opening his Roots exhibit at the commercial gallery that’s accessed through the Sunworks store. The Calgary-based realist artist, who’s best known for his oil paintings of still-life and bird subjects, will attend the First Fridays reception that runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Meanwhile, upstairs at Sunworks, an opening reception will be held for Ryan Wolter’s show, New Works from the Void, in the non-profit Harris-Warke Gallery. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome to attend the two receptions.

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Lawyers granted time to examine firearms evidence With 230 charges among five Red Deer people, defence counsel asked for an extended period to review the police allegations against their clients. Represented by five counsel, Amanda Dawn Fox, 31, Stephanie Dawn Hughes, 31, Angie Faye Deneff, 33, Joseph Daniel Swain, 30, and Joseph Russell Sinclair, 26, made their first appearance in Red Deer provincial court on Thursday. They all face charges relating to allegations that an executed search warrant at a downtown Red Deer home yielded 16 firearm seizures, thousands of rounds of ammunition and the arrest of the five individuals. Defence counsel Murray Shack, Patty MacNaughton, Paul Morigeau, Will Willms and Amna Qureshi asked that the matter be put to April 2 in Red Deer provincial court so each counsel had time to review their client’s disclosure package. That application was granted by Judge Gordon Yake.

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The latest beer to emerge from the Olds College brewmaster and brewery operations management program is a pale ale that owes its existence to a woman’s touch — or, more accurately, the touch of seven women. Lisa Drapaka and six of her female classmates in the program recently created a beer they call Calamity Jane. The 5.8 per cent beverage, which comes in bottles and kegs, was unveiled Thursday in Just Jacks restaurant at the Pomeroy Inn & Suites at Olds College. It will also be sold at the Olds College Brewery retail store, and possibly other outlets. “Hopefully it’s going to be available at some spots in Calgary and Edmonton, and hopefully Red Deer too,” said

Drapaka. Fifteen per cent of the sales revenues from the 1,000-litre run will be donated to women’s charities, including the Pink Boots Society, which encourages and supports women in the beer industry. In 2013, Drapaka was the only woman among the 26 students registered in the inaugural class of the two-year brewmaster and brewery operations management program. Last year’s intake of female students swelled to six. Drapaka said she thought an allwomen brewing project would be a good way for her to interact with her counterparts. “I thought it would be fun to do something for International Women’s Day that we could all do together, because I don’t have any classes with

them” Program co-ordinator Peter Johnston-Berresford endorsed the idea, and the seven students set to work developing their recipe. “We wanted to make something that us beer geeks would like but would also be accessible to not-so-beer-geeky people,” said Drapaka. Working with college brewmaster David Mozel, and drawing upon their own brewing experiences and familiarity with the flavour profiles of various hops, the women developed a “latehopped pale ale with a ton of flavour and aroma.” Mozel persuaded them to scale production up 10-fold from the originally proposed 100 litres, said Drapaka. The finished product was ready for sampling a few weeks ago, and it didn’t disappoint. “I think we kind of nailed it with this one.,” said Drapaka. “We’re very

happy.” In fact, members of the brewing team now want to make the project an annual event. Drapaka would also like to see it expand to the male members of the program. “I hope this encourages the men in the program to do something similar, for maybe a men’s charity.” The Olds College Brewery has four regular beers in its rotation. Seasonal and special products like Calamity Jane are added periodically on a temporary basis. Asked if her group’s new product might now displace one of the regulars, Drapaka pointed to a practical limitation. “We went pretty heavy with a lot of the really nice hops to make it a special product, so I don’t know if the college could afford to make it every time,” she said with a laugh. hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

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New diner set to open by the end of the month BY HARLEY RICHARDS ADVOCATE BUSINESS EDITOR Former customers of Café Pichilingue who miss the comfort food that was served by the 4928A Ross St. restaurant prior to its closure in September might soon have a substitute. Midtown Diner is expected to open in the café’s former premises by the end of March, said Patrick Malkin, who will operate the new restaurant with his business partner Mahziar Peyrow. “We’re going to be doing breakfast and lunch, similar to what Pichilingue was doing,” said Malkin, who also owns Red Deer’s 50 West Bistro and One Eleven Grill with Peyrow. “We’re really trying to cater to the downtown crowd.” Midtown Diner will specialize in home-cooked meals, he said, adding that it will also serve a variety of beverages and snacks throughout the day. Operating hours haven’t been finalized, but they will coincide with the downtown’s busiest times. Café Pichilingue had been operated by Penny Elliott since 2000. It became a popular eating spot for people working in or doing business in the downtown, but Elliott said before she closed that she wanted to slow down after nearly 15 years of long hours. “Our goal was not to change much from what she was doing there,” said Malkin. “Café Pichilingue was quite successful, and we like that business model.” There have been some cosmetic changes to the restaurant’s decor, but its food and service should be similar to before, he said. Malkin contrasted this with the more formal dining experience offered at 50 West Bistro and One Eleven Grill. “Just something a little bit different, a little bit off the grid; something a little more casual that we could do that would be received well, hopefully.” He and Peyrow are pleased to expand their presence in the downtown, where there is a growing number of attractions, said Malkin. “There are really great things happening down there — a lot of culture coming to the downtown.” hrichards@reddeeradvocate.com

BRIEFS Forage Industry AGM next week at Olds College The Alberta Forage Industry Network will hold its 2015 annual general meeting at Olds College on March 12. The meeting, which will run from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., will include presentations by Alberta Forage Industry Network officials, industry reports and updates, the annual business meeting and director elections. Cost to attend is $25, with registration required by March 9. To register, or for more information,

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Job quality in Canada hits 25-year low: CIBC BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Job quality in Canada has dipped to its lowest level in a quarter century, the result of structural problems in the labour market that could prove difficult to reverse, says a new study by CIBC. The big bank (TSX:CM) said Thursday its employment quality index, which slipped 1.8 per cent last year, was down 15 per cent since the early 1990s. The index examines the distribution of full- and part-time positions, the gap between self-employment and the higher-quality jobs for paid employees, and whether full-time jobs were created in low-, medium- or highpaying sectors. The findings reveal a descending path in labour quality, a gravitational go online to www.albertaforages.ca or call Grant Lastiwka at 403-556-4248.

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Matt Korchinski of Top Peg Timber Frame Const. of Benalto works on the roof of a display at Westerner Park in preparation for the Red Deer Home Show, which runs today from noon to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hundreds of exhibitors are taking part in the 36th annual event, which is organized by the Central Alberta branch of the Canadian Homebuilders’ Association.

Grain Commission looking to modernize Canadian wheat classes The Canadian Grain Commission has begun consultations on its proposal to modernize Canadian wheat classes and is seeking input from grain handlers, processors, marketers, developers, producers and end-use customers. The commission wants to strengthen the marketability of Canadian Western red spring (CWRS) and Canada prairie spring red (CPSR) milling classes, add a new milling class and review current classes. The commission has also begun

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pull the study’s author warned will persist unless it’s addressed. CIBC deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal believes it’s far from an easy fix, particularly since quality has largely been headed along the same course for decades. “It’s a structural issue that reflects the fact that there is a significant mismatch between the skill set that is available and the skill set that is needed,” Tal said in an interview. “So, we have people without jobs and jobs without people.” Tal’s study found the number of part-time positions climbed much faster compared with the more desirable full-time gigs since the late 1980s. On the bright side, it said the number of full-time jobs increased at twice the speed of part-time jobs over the past year. However, the damage to full-time

work during each recession was largely permanent, the study added. During roughly the same 25-year period, the number of self-employed jobs, generally considered lower quality because they usually pay less, also rose more quickly than salaried positions. For 2014, CIBC found the number of self-employed positions increased four times faster than paid employment. By sector, the bank said the number of low-paying positions had increased faster than higher-paid jobs since the early 1990s. More recently, it found wages in high-paying sectors climbed twice as rapidly as those in low-paying industries over the past decade. Taken together, the longevity of these trends suggest the deterioration in job quality is more of a structural issue than a cyclical one, Tal wrote.

consultations on a proposal to license feed mills in Western Canada, and extend payment protection to grain producers who sell grain to feed mills. In this regard, it’s seeking input from feed mills, grain producers, producer groups, current licensees, and industry stakeholders. Additional information on both initiatives, including how to comment, is available on the commission website at www.grainscanada.gc.ca. Stakeholders have until April 9 to submit input on the feed mills initiative and April 20 with respect to wheat classes.

ings. Accede Energy Services Ltd. announced recently that it has acquired Curtis G Welding and Incline Rentals, both based out of Brooks. It said Curtis G Welding manufactures equipment for industries ranging from petroleum to agriculture, and Incline Rentals deals in pipe handling, pipe racks, generators, light towers, matting and fuel containment. Accede said in a release that Curtis G Welding should boost its reputation as an equipment fabricator, and Incline Rentals is expected to integrate nicely into its existing rental divisions. “Curtis G Welding and Incline Rentals also provides Accede with a strong foothold in the Brooks region,” said Gord Fritz, Accede’s president. Created in 2010, Accede is an employee-owned and operated business that acquires complementary companies.

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C4 RED DEER ADVOCATE Friday, March 6, 2015 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — An optimistic take on the European economy and solid earnings news pushed the Toronto stock market higher Thursday. The S&P/TSX composite index gained 20.27 points to 15,103.11, well off session highs as traders looked to the release of the U.S. government’s employment report for February on Friday. Economists generally expected the economy to have created about 235,000 jobs last month. The Toronto market had run up about 106 points during the session after European Central Bank president Mario Draghi said the ECB had upgraded its growth forecast for the eurozone in 2015 to 1.5 per cent from 1.0 per cent. Draghi says looking ahead, the ECB expects the economic recovery to broaden and strengthen. “His remarks were clearly more positive than I think most people thought and more dovish, so overall I thought that was a huge win for markets,” said John Stephenson, president and CEO of Stephenson and Co. Capital Management. The Canadian dollar fell 0.58 of a U.S. cent to 79.96 cents. New York’s Dow Jones industrials rose 38.82 points to 18,135.72, the Nasdaq was ahead 15.67 points at 4,982.81 and the S&P 500 index climbed 2.51 points to 2,101.04. Industrials led TSX advancers, up 0.55 per cent. The base mining group was up 0.5 per cent with May copper off a penny at US$2.65 a pound. The gold sector was up 0.75 per cent while April gold fell $4.70 to US$1,196.20 an ounce. The consumer staples sector was up 0.1 per cent. Shares in George Weston Ltd. (TSX:WN) were 76 cents lower at $104.22 as the food company said adjusted earnings were $212 million or $1.58 per share, up sharply

from $135 million or 98 cents in the prior-year period. Revenue of $11.73 billion beat estimates of $11.38 billion. April crude in New York fell 77 cents to US$50.76 a barrel and the energy sector was down 0.2 per cent as energy company Encana (TSX:ECA) announced after the close Wednesday that it is tapping the markets with a share issue of $1.25 billion. The collapse in oil prices — down 50 per cent from the highs of last summer — has had a major impact on the cash flows of energy companies. Its shares were down 49 cents at $14.71. “The lousy balance sheet means that they need to enter the equity market to shore it up, so without a doubt, it will be something that happens (to other companies),” he added. On Thursday, Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) said it almost tripled its profit in the fourth quarter to just under $1.2 billion or $1.09 a diluted share. Adjusted net earnings were $756 million or 69 cents per share, up from $563 million or 52 cents. The energy company is raising its quarterly dividend by half a cent to 23 cents per share. Meanwhile, the company also announced a further $150-million cut in capital spending plans for 2015 and said members of its management committee were taking a 10 per cent pay cut. In January, the company had announced a $2.4-billion cut in capital spending to $6.2 billion. Its shares ran up $1.86 to $38.64. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at the close of Tuesday at world financial market trading. Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 15,103.11, gained 20.27 points Dow — 18,135.72, up 38.82 points S&P 500 — 2,101.04, up 2.51 points Nasdaq — 4,982.81, up

15.67 points Currencies: Cdn — 79.96 cents US, down 0.58 of a cent Pound — C$1.9049, up 0.99 of a cent Euro — C$1.3793, up 0.42 of a cent Euro — US$1.1029, down 0.46 of a cent Oil futures: US$50.76 per barrel, down 77 cents (April contract) Gold futures: US$1,196.20 per oz., down $4.70 (April contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $21.102 oz., up 0.4 of a cent $678.43 kg., up 13 cents ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: March ’15 $4.60 lower $445.40; May ’15 $4.60 lower $450.40; July ’15 $4.80 lower $449.50; Nov ’15 $1.70 lower $444.60; Jan. ’16 $2.00 lower $446.30; March ’16 $2.30 lower $449.60; May ’16 $2.20 lower $452.20; July ’16 $2.00 lower $454.90; Nov. ’16 $1.70 lower $450.10; Jan. ’17 $1.70 lower $450.10; March ’17 $6.20 lower $451.80. Barley (Western): March ’15 $2.00 higher 182.00; May ’15 $2.00 higher $184.00; July ’15 $2.00 higher $186.00; Oct. ’15 $2.00 higher $177.00; Dec. ’15 $2.00 higher $177.00; March ’16 $2.00 higher $177.00; May ’16 $2.00 higher $177.00; July ’16 $2.00 higher $177.00; Oct. ’16 $2.00 higher $177.00; Dec. ’ 16 $2.00 higher $177.00; March ’17 $2.00 higher $177.00. Thursday’s estimated volume of trade: 365,320 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 365,320.

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A Canadian flag flies on the car of a customer’s car parked in front of a Target store in in Guelph, Ont. on March 5, 2013. Suppliers of Target Canada are gearing up for a battle over a $1.9-billion claim from the insolvent retailer that could determine how much is paid out to a long list of creditors.

Suppliers gear up to challenge Target Canada’s intercompany debt claims BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — Suppliers of Target Canada are gearing up for a battle over a $1.9-billion claim from the insolvent retailer that could determine how much is paid out to a long list of creditors. Court filings show that Target Canada says it owes an “early termination payment” to Target Canada Property LLC, the property management company it established to hold the retailer’s real estate assets. The claim makes a wing of Target Canada the largest creditor in its own proceedings. Suppliers are worried that could eat up all the $400 million they claim to be owed

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JOBS: Doubts He doubts the sliding value of the dollar will turn things around nor will any Bank of Canada efforts to solve the issue by moving the dial on its primary monetary-policy tool: the key interest rate. Instead, Tal recommends changes to educational policies to ensure the skills of workers meet the needs of the

in the insolvency. “We absolutely intend to challenge the $1.9-billion claim,” Lou Brzezinski, a partner at Blaney McMurtry, told reporters on Thursday after the latest court proceedings/ Brzezinski, who represents five suppliers who say they’re owed about $10 million, explained to the court that his clients are concerned about the lack of information in Target’s claim, pointing out that financial details provided in court documents have been mostly redacted. Justice Geoffrey Morawetz of the Ontario Superior Court agreed more details should be provided to creditors, and that the court-appointed monitor needs to engage in a “vigorous and thorough” review of the windup. economy. He said corporations could provide more job training to help develop workers. Tal also suggested governments act to address underemployment among new immigrants, especially those already trained in specialized fields like health care and engineering. “We all know the stories of PhDs driving taxis,” Tal said. He added that a key derivative of declining labour quality is a widening income gap. Workers in low-paying jobs have the weakest bargaining

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SNC-Lavalin foresees difficult year BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Embattled engineering and construction firm SNC-Lavalin, which faces criminal fraud and corruption charges, warned Thursday of another difficult year for its core operations. The firm said it is targeting adjusted earnings per share from its core business to be between $1.30 and $1.60 per share — well below the $2.22 per share forecast by analysts. On Thursday, the company’s shares fell to a two-year low on the Toronto Stock Exchange. “While market conditions remain challenging in 2015, the company remains optimistic about its long-term performance,” CEO Robert Card said during a conference call. Despite the challenges, he said revenues helped by new oil and gas contracts in the Middle East could increase by 22 per cent to surpass $10 billion this year. Card said he also hopes to sell the company’s investment in Toronto’s Highway 407 toll road this year. SNC-Lavalin, which was charged by the RCMP last month for its dealings in Libya, said it wished criminal charges against the company could have been avoided, adding that they should’ve been levelled against former employees rather than the company. The company said suspension or debarment from bidding on government contracts in Canada or elsewhere that could accompany a conviction would have “a material adverse effect on the company’s business, financial condition and liquidity and the market prices of the company’s publicly traded securities.” The earnings outlook was viewed

by analysts as negative, but Maxim Sytchev of Dundee Capital Markets cautioned that the market is ascribing very little value to the company’s core engineering and construction business, a position he described as exaggerated. “Expectations are low for this name, with the market concerned about debarment,” he wrote in a report. “(But) when $12.3 billion of (order) backlog is being given $1.1 billion in equity valuation, we believe there is a disconnect.” About 40 per cent of the backlog is tied to the oil and gas sector. More than 40 per cent of prospective revenues come from contracts within Canada, compared to 60 per cent that was realized in 2014. The projected earnings, though below expectations, are forecast to come mainly from oil and gas specialist Kentz, acquired last August, and from SNC-Lavalin’s power division. The projection excludes restructuring charges and acquisition-related costs. On the Toronto Stock Exchange, the company’s shares sank to $36.60 before recovering slightly to close at $36.97, down 6.57 per cent. That was still the lowest price since October 2012. SNC-Lavalin reported fourth-quarter results that included a large gain from the sale of AltaLink to a subsidiary of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group. Its net profit surged to $1.15 billion in the fourth quarter even though losses from its core engineering and construction operations grew to $255.6 million from $31 million a year ago. The fourth-quarter results were boosted $1.32 billion from the sale of AltaLink as well as $16.6 million on the sale of other infrastructure investments.

CRTC issuing first fine under anti-spam law BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

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OTTAWA — The CRTC is preparing to mete out a $1.1 million fine against a company it accuses of “flagrantly” flouting Canada’s anti-spam legislation. Quebec-based corporate training company Compu-Finder has 30 days to contest the CRTC’s ruling. The Compu-Finder case represents the first time the CRTC has sought to impose a financial penalty under the anti-spam law, which came into effect in July. The CRTC alleges the company sent commercial emails to consumers without their consent and did not allow recipients to unsubscribe from the mailings. The investigation was based on reports of four apparent violations of the law last year between July and September. “This case stood out because of the flagrant nature of the violation,” said chief compliance and enforcement officer Manon Bombardier. “They have not made any effort to change their business practices.... Peo-

ple were unsubscribing and they were still getting emails, and some even made additional efforts to contact the company to say, ’I unsubscribed, I’m still receiving emails,’ and despite those additional efforts they were still getting emails.” Bombardier said the CRTC has received more than 245,000 complaints since the first phase of the anti-spam law kicked in. Consumers continue to submit about 1,000 complaints a day, she said. Compu-Finder was flagged for investigation as it accounted for more than one quarter of the spam complaints received that were related to training companies. Bombardier said the company was notified of the CRTC’s investigation and was given the opportunity to come into compliance with the law. Complaints about Compu-Finder date back well before the spam law went into effect. Blog posts as early as 2008 on the website of Montreal newspaper La

power, leaving them little choice but to compromise on salary, he added. The Bank of Canada has made repeated warnings in recent months about the state of the job market. Last month, deputy governor Carolyn Wilkins said in a speech that the economy was about 270,000 jobs short of its full capacity at the end of 2014. Wilkins pointed to several areas of concern, including how more than one in four part-time workers would prefer full-time jobs. She also said the participation rate

of the country’s prime-age workers — between 25 and 54 years old — fell substantially in 2014 and that the average length of unemployment was 21 weeks, near its height from the recession in 2008-09. In its January monetary policy report, the Bank of Canada highlighted stubborn problems in the job market, arguing long-term unemployment continued to hover close to its “post-crisis peak.” The central bank also found the average number of hours worked remained low.

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A welcome continuation of love story Becoming the Whiskey Princess By Toni Aleo Barnes & Noble (E-book)

But when wealth, reputations and expectation are involved, nothing is ever easy. Amberlyn wants to marry Declan The sequel to Toni Aleo’s The Whis- with all her heart but she realizes, key Prince has finally come out, con- with the support of her aunt and uncle, tinuing the story of Amberlyn Reilly that she is young and wants to live life, and Declan O’Callaghan, attend college and have a Ireland’s whiskey prince. long engagement with her In July 2014, The Whiskey future husband. Prince left us off with AmDeclan understands and berlyn recovering in the respects his fiancée’s wishhospital after stepping in es, but he knows his father front of Declan and receivhas other plans — and they ing a bullet to the chest that are exactly opposite from was meant for him by his Amberlyn’s. younger sister’s mad exA young and innocent boyfriend Casey. The very woman taking a bullet for last page of that book have his only son is not enough Declan proposing to Amberto change Mr. O’Callaghan’s lyn in the hospital and her mind. He tells Declan again KIRSTEN replying yes. that if he is not married by LOWE Now Amberlyn is fully Oct. 17 (three months away), recovered and back at her he loses his future owneraunt and uncle’s home ship of the family’s distillwhile working at their famiery that Declan has longed ly-owned pub with her cousfor since he was a child. in Fiona. He tries to reason with his father. On her first day back, a celebration But for Mr. O’Callaghan, it’s pretty simis held for her. Declan officially pro- ple: marry her or dump her. Ideal fuposes with a ring and asks Amberlyn’s ture father-in-law, right? aunt and uncle for permission. But of course, Amberlyn has a heart The future seems bright for the cou- of gold so the wedding date is set and ple. the battle between Amberlyn and Del-

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can’s mother begins. Only four weeks had past since she was shot and Amberlyn finds herself at the O’Callaghans’ dinner table, realizing expectations now placed upon her as Mrs. O’Callaghan starts planning her future without her say or opinion. Her wardrobe. Her wedding dress. Her social calendar. Where she will live. And on and on. The constant nagging and the O’Callaghans expectations results in Amberlyn pushing back. She wants she and Declan to live in their own house, cooking together and cleaning together — not live in his parents’ mansion with all the servants do the work. She wants to continue her education. She does not want to just suddenly stop her life so she and Declan can become the future Whiskey Princes and Princesses. This becomes the true test for Declan and Amberlyn — will she really become the Whiskey Princess? Will the two come to some sort of compromise? Or will the O’Callaghan demands become too much for Amberlyn and force her to back out and pursue her own life? This is still one of those cheerful (and kind of corny) love stories, and it

felt good to revisit the familiar characters who gave readers a great summertime read and see what awaits them in this sequel. Kirsten Lowe is a Red Deer College student and freelance book reviewer.

A peculiar ending to an odd but charming novel Etta and Otto and Russell and James By Emma Hooper $30 Hamish and Hamilton Publishing This is a very odd novel, but not without some charm. Etta is a lady in her 80s who has missed out a fair bit of life. For example, she has never seen the ocean. This oversight has been on her mind for a while, so she makes plans and heads out early one morning, on foot, her backpack loaded. If it sounds to yo, that Etta is not thinking too clearly, you would not be wrong, lately she has been forgetting many details and facts. She carries, on this journey, a small note reminding her just who she is and where she lives. She leaves from Gopherlands, Sask., and the closest ocean is the Pacific. Perhaps the existence of the mountains deters her from going west — she

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heads east. Her husband Otto wakes to find a note telling him she’s going, and also a few recipe cards to help him feed himself while she’s away. The note says, “I will try to remember to come back.” In some way, Otto understands her need to go and he does not go af-

ter her. First she crosses the field that belongs to Russell, an old friend. When she really gets on her way, far from home, she is joined by James, a coyote

that sings and talks and keeps Etta company as they go along. His voice is like the sound of an oboe. Etta is going because she’s never been anywhere. Her trip is the last opportunity she has to see or do anything different. Otto had served in the war, and saw plenty of ocean and too much of other things. Their friend Russell suffered a injury to his leg when he was young; he never went anywhere and it’s thought he never will. There is a bit of the fantastic about this book, but if you’ve bought the singing/talking coyote, then you’ll be fine. Otto fills his time making paper maché animals, and he gets better and better at it until the yard is filled. He remembers the days when they were all young, he and his 14 sisters and brothers, and Russell, too — he is almost part of the family.

Etta was their wonderful teacher in their small school. It was her first job and many of her students were young adults. One by one they went off to war. A walk across Canada by anyone is bound to become known, and people begin to hear about Etta. Not unlike the story the Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Etta is hailed and helped along the way. So three people and one coyote live their lives. Russell has gone north to prove he can. Otto dreams and sleeps not always at the same time. What Etta is up to is not clear — it may not be clear to her either. There is a mighty peculiar ending to this first novel, but it is a well-written fable. Peggy Freeman is a local freelance books reviewer.

Behind-the-scenes look at Vatican culture in new thriller BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Fifth Gospel by Ian Caldwell Simon & Schuster The curator of a groundbreaking exhibit at the Vatican dies mysteriously hours before its premiere. Within hours, his research partner’s family becomes victim to a home invasion. The second novel from Ian Caldwell, co-author of the bestselling “The Rule of Four,” kicks off at 90 mph and doesn’t slow down. Caldwell’s skill as a writer is evident in his ability to weave detailed descriptions of Biblical scripture, Catholic history and Vatican geography into the story while keeping the action going. He has a lot of material to work with, having spent a decade on his follow-up to “The Rule of Four.” Co-written with Caldwell’s childhood friend Dustin Thomason, the murder mystery set at Princeton spent nearly a year on

The New York Times bestseller list. Caldwell thanks Thomason in his acknowledgements, noting that even before their novel was published, the two spent a week in Greece doing research that helped inspire “The Fifth Gospel.” Caldwell’s new novel is set in the waning years of John Paul II’s papacy. The protagonist is Father Alex Andreou, a Greek Catholic priest who lives inside the Vatican with his 5-year-old son and who has been helping research the upcoming exhibit. The suspect in the curator’s death is Andreou’s brother, Simon, a Roman Catholic priest rising rapidly through the Vatican’s diplomatic ranks. Greek Catholics observe the traditions of the Greek Orthodox Church while obeying the Roman Catholic pope. Unlike the Roman Catholic priests with whom they serve, Greek Catholic priests can marry and have families. A relatively small group, they are a remnant of the 1,000-year-old split between the Roman Catholic and

Eastern Orthodox churches. As Alex Andreou works to clear his brother of their friend’s murder, he learns that information crucial to bringing the churches together — or keeping them apart — could lie in a fifth gospel the curator discovered in the bowels of the Vatican library. The question is: Who would kill to keep it secret? Andreou must retrace Catholic history and unravel convoluted scripture to solve the mystery. But Caldwell’s novel is more than a religious dis-

sertation. He has created memorable characters with complex relationships, deep love and longstanding hurts. Both brothers carry the weight of having grown up in a Catholic minority inside the Vatican walls, with a Greek Catholic father who hoped but failed to bring the churches together. Both struggle with their own failings, as a father, brother or friend. Ultimately, Caldwell’s novel is about faith — in God and in family. It ends as every Christian story does, with an act of forgiveness.

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Cryogenic energy storage Old ideas that did not quite work are being revisited in many areas of research. One from the past is the practise of using silver in bandages to prevent infection. In the energy generation and storage category, scientists have taken a concept initially used in the 1800s for motive force and reworked it for use in energy storage. During the1890s, an inventor named Charles Tripler developed a way of cooling air to the point of liquefaction. In 1899, Hans Knudsen helped LORNE start a company called Liquid OJA Air, a joint English-American venture in Boston. Its mandate was to build cars using liquefied air to deliver their motive energy. The company was bankrupt by 1901, but Knudsen was able to demonstrate his vehicle in 1902 in London. It is reported to have an average speed of 12 mph and a range of 42 miles on 15 gallons of liquefied air.

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If you remember your high school science, nitrogen forms 78 per cent of our atmosphere’s constituent elements and, as such, from an environmental stand point, is a perfect storage medium. If you cool and compress nitrogen to one litre of liquid in a vacuum flask, when released from the container it produces 700 litres of ambient air. Industry already produces nitrogen as the target gas, and as a waste gas in the production of oxygen. Our nitrogen production technology is comprehensive and corporate. As we have discussed before, alternate energy systems are intermittent at best — they depend on the wind to blow or the sun to shine. Unfortunately, that does not always happen when we need our electrical energy most. Throwing one more stone into the steady stream of solutions, a company in England, Highview Power Storage and the University of Leeds, have developed Cryogenic Energy Storage (CES). CES is a process which uses the power of compressed nitrogen, cooled to -321F (-200C), to store the excess power from wind farms during periods of high demand and release that energy to generate power during periods of when winds are calm. Their first prototype of Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) developed at the University of Leeds

produced an energy storage capacity of 2.5 MWh. In April 2014, the English government provide some £8 million to develop viable industrial systems and the company has also signed a licensing agreement with GE. Using industrial technology and practices, the LAES production systems that Highview designs, can convert 60 to 70 per cent of the energy used to produce the liquid nitrogen, back into electricity; batteries, however, can be as high as 90 per cent. LAES, if used in conjunction with waste heat recovery from industrial processes, can increase this efficiency rating in converting from storage medium to grid power. LAES or CES has very intriguing potential. As technology works on increasing efficiency, this environmental benign system is on its way to becoming a major contributor to the problem of fluctuating green energy. Who knows, it may, once again provide us with a means of transportation. 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.

Fossil jaw moves scientists closer to turning point in evolution ETHIOPIA BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — A fragment of jawbone found in Ethiopia is the oldest known fossil from an evolutionary tree branch that eventually led to modern humans, scientist reported Wednesday. The fossil comes from very close to the time that the early human branch split away from more apelike ancestors best known for the fossil skeleton Lucy. So it gives a rare glimpse of what very early members of our branch looked like. At about 2.8 million years old, the partial jawbone pushes back the fossil record by at least 400,000 years for the human branch, which scientists call Homo. It was found two years ago at a site not far from where Lucy was unearthed. Africa is a hotbed for human ancestor fossils, and scientists from Arizona State University have worked for years at the site in northeast Ethiopia, trying to find fossils from the dimly understood period when the Homo genus, or group, arose. Our species, called Homo sapiens, is the only surviving member of this group. The jaw fragment, which includes five teeth, was discovered in pieces one morning by Chalachew Seyoum, an Ethiopian graduate student at Arizona State. He said he spotted a tooth poking out of the ground while looking for fossils. The discovery is described in a paper released Wednesday by the journal Science. Arizona State’s William Kimbel, an author of the paper, said it’s not clear whether the fossil came from a known early species of Homo or whether it reveals a new one. Field work is continuing to look for more fossils at the site, said another author, Brian Villmoare of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Analysis indicates the jaw fossil came from one of

the earliest populations of Homo, and its age helps narrow the range of possibilities for when the first Homo species appeared, Kimbel said. The fossil dates to as little as 200,000 years after the last known fossil from Lucy’s species. The fossil is from the left lower jaw of an adult. It combines ancestral features, like a primitive chin shape, with some traits found in later Homo fossils, like teeth that are slimmer than the bulbous molars of Lucy’s ilk. Despite that mix, experts not involved in the paper said the researchers make a convincing case that the fossil belongs in the Homo category. And they present good evidence that it came from a creature that was either at the origin of Homo or “within shouting distance,” said Bernard Wood of George Washington University. The find also bolsters the argument that Homo arose from Lucy’s species rather than a related one, said Susan Anton of New York University. The new paper’s analysis is first-rate, but the fossil could reveal only a limited amount of information about the creature, said Eric Delson of Lehman College in New York. “There’s no head, there’s no tools, and no limb bones. So we don’t know if it was walking any differently from Australopithecus afarensis,” which was Lucy’s species, he said. It’s the first time that anything other than isolated teeth have turned up as a possible trace of Homo from before 2.3 million years ago, he said. “This fills a gap, but it hasn’t yet given us a complete skeleton. It’s not Lucy,” Delson said. “This is always the problem. We always want more.” Also on Wednesday, another research team reported in a paper released by the journal Nature that the lower part of the face of Homo habilis, the earliest known member of the Homo branch, was surprisingly primitive. That came from reconstruction of a broken jaw that was found 50 years ago.

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This photo provided by Kaye Reed shows the LD 350-1 mandible just steps from where it was sighted in Ethiopia by Chalachew Seyoum, an ASU graduate student. The jawbone fragment is the oldest known fossil from an evolutionary tree branch that eventually led to modern humans, scientists reported this week. At about 2.8 million years old, the partial jawbone pushes back the fossil record by at least 400,000 years for our branch, which scientists call Homo. The finding means the evolutionary step from the Ethiopian jaw to the jaw of Homo habilis is “not so large,” said an author of the Nature study, Fred Spoor of University College London and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany.

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Land Use Bylaw Amendment 3357/H-2014 Jackpot Casino Proposed Site Exception for a Temporary Parking Lot City Council is considering amending the Land Use Bylaw to provide for a temporary (10 year) parking lot at Lots 44-46, Block A, Plan K8 (4643 50 Street) and Lots 41-43, Block A, Plan K8 (4637 50 Street).

Melcor Developments Ltd. 403-343-0817 If these sites are not purchased for the purpose listed above by October 31, 2015, they may be utilized for conventional residential development as shown in the Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan.

Gaetz Avenue North 2. Clearview Windshield Repair – a seasonal windshield repair business, to be located at the Parkland Mall, 4747-67 Street. You may appeal Discretionary approvals to the Red Deer Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, Legislative Services, City Hall, prior to 4:30 p.m. on March 20, 2015. You may not appeal a Permitted Use unless it involves a relaxation, variation or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw. Appeal forms (outlining appeal fees) are available at Legislative Services. For further information, please phone 403-342-8190.

Land Use Bylaw Amendment 3357/C-2015 Road Closure 3541/2015 Red Deer City Council is considering amending the Land Use Bylaw to allow for a Municipal Reserve in conformance to the Queens Business Park Industrial Area Structure Plan (N ½ Section 36). Bylaw 3541/2015 will close approximately 1.11 hectares (2.74 acres) of Range Road 281 located between the NE ¼ Sec 35; 38-28-W4M and the NW ¼ Sec 36; 38-28-W4M in the Queens Industrial Area which will be rezoned to P1 – Parks and Recreation District.

Land Use Bylaw Amendment 3357/D-2015 Timberlands North Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan Amendments – 3217/A-2015 City Council is considering amending the Land Use Bylaw and the Timberlands North Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan (NASP). The NASP guides the future subdivision and development of lands and the Land Use Bylaw contains uses and developments standards that carry out the intent of the NASP. The amendments include: 1.

Remove the “fixed” front yard setback for detached dwellings and “back of sidewalk” as the front yard setback measurement reference for front attached garages in the R1 Residential (Low Density), R1WS Residential (Wide Shallow), R1C Residential (Carriage Home), and R2T Residential (Town House) Districts.

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Reduce front yard setbacks for RIC parcels fronting a park.

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Remove the mandatory porch requirement in the R1WS District.

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Amend the maximum garage width in the R1WS District to no more than 60% of the entire dwelling façade.

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Provide flexibility in the R1WS District maximum lot depth.

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Require a mixed-use commercial building on the south side of the access road into Timberlands North

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Amend the C5 Commercial (Mixed Use) District to move “commercial entertainment facility” and “commercial recreation facility” from the permitted use category to the discretionary use category and delete “commercial service facility” from the permitted use category.

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Redistrict Lot 7 Block 14 from R3 Residential (Multiple Family) District to C5 Commercial (Mixed Use) District and Lot 6 P.U.L. from A1 Future Urban Development District to P1 Parks and Recreation District in the Timberlands North neighborhood

The proposed bylaw may be inspected at Legislative Services, 2nd Floor City Hall during regular office hours or for more details, contact City of Red Deer Planning Services at 403-406-8700. City Council will hear from any person claiming to be affected by the proposed bylaw at the Public Hearing on Monday, March 30, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 2nd Floor of City Hall. If you want your letter included in the Council agenda you must submit it to the Manager, Legislative Services by Friday, March 20, 2015. You may also submit your letter at the Public Hearing, or you can simply tell Council your views at the Public Hearing. Council’s Procedure Bylaw indicates that each presentation is limited to 10 minutes. Any submission will be public information. If you have any questions regarding the use of this information please contact the Manager, Legislative Services at 403-342-8132.

Land Use Bylaw Amendment 3357/B-2015 Road Closure 3538/2015 Red Deer City Council is considering amending the Land Use Bylaw to allow for development of a GATE 4 Station to facilitate future development within the northeast sector of the city. The land required will be comprised of approximately 0.13 hectares (0.32 acres) from Road Plan 122 3002 and approximately 0.09 (0.22) acres from the balance of the NE ¼ Sec 26; 38-27-W4M which will be rezone from Road to A1 – Future Urban Plan Development.

The proposed bylaw may be inspected at Legislative Services, 2nd Floor City Hall during regular office hours or for more details, contact City of Red Deer Planning Services at 403-406-8700. City Council will hear from any person claiming to be affected by the proposed bylaw at the Public Hearing on Monday, 16 March, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 2nd Floor of City Hall. If you want your letter included in the Council agenda you must submit it to the Manager, Legislative Services by Friday, March 06, 2015. You may also submit your letter at the Public Hearing, or you can simply tell Council your views at the Public Hearing. Council’s Procedure Bylaw indicates that each presentation is limited to 10 minutes. Any submission will be public information. If you have any questions regarding the use of this information please contact the Manager, Legislative Services at 403-342-8132.

Final Review Reminder Review Assessment Notices Attention property owners: The information on your Property Assessment Notice is used to calculate your 2015 property taxes. An error could affect the amount of property tax you are billed in May. Tax bills are not disputable so it is important to carefully review your Property Assessment before the March 17 deadline. If you believe there is an error on your Property Assessment Notice: Call Revenue & Assessment Services at 403-3428126 and arrange to speak with an assessor. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Pre-arranged appointments to speak with an assessor via phone or in person will be honoured before walk-in traffic. If your discussion with an assessor does not resolve your concerns, you may submit a formal appeal, along with the appropriate form and filing fee noted on your Property Assessment Notice, to the Clerk of the Regional Assessment Review Board. Appeals must be submitted by March 17, 2015.

The proposed bylaw may be inspected at Legislative Services, 2nd Floor City Hall during regular office hours or for more details, contact City of Red Deer Planning Services at 403-406-8700.

The proposed bylaw may be inspected at Legislative Services, 2nd Floor City Hall during regular office hours or for more details, contact City of Red Deer Planning Services at 403-406-8700.

City Council will hear from any person claiming to be affected by the proposed bylaw at the Public Hearing on Monday, March 16, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 2nd Floor of City Hall. If you want your letter included in the Council agenda you must submit it to the Manager, Legislative Services by Friday, March 06, 2015. You may also submit your letter at the Public Hearing, or you can simply tell Council your views at the Public Hearing. Council’s Procedure Bylaw indicates that each presentation is limited to 10 minutes. Any submission will be public information. If you have any questions regarding the use of this information please contact the Manager, Legislative Services at 403-342-8132.

City Council will hear from any person claiming to be affected by the proposed bylaw at the Public Hearing on Monday, 16 March, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 2nd Floor of City Hall. If you want your letter included in the Council agenda you must submit it to the Manager, Legislative Services by Friday, March 06, 2015. You may also submit your letter at the Public Hearing, or you can simply tell Council your views at the Public Hearing. Council’s Procedure Bylaw indicates that each presentation is limited to 10 minutes. Any submission will be public information. If you have any questions regarding the use of this information please contact the Manager, Legislative Services at 403-342-8132.

Property owners are encouraged to submit appeals early to ensure there is sufficient time for processing. For more information, please contact: The City of Red Deer Revenue & Assessment Services Fourth floor, City Hall, 4914 48 Avenue 403-342-8126 For more information about appeals, please contact: The Clerk of the Regional Assessment Review Board Second floor, City Hall, 4914 48 Avenue Box 5008, Red Deer, AB T4N 3T4 403-342-8132 If you did not receive your Property Assessment Notice, please contact Revenue & Assessment Services at 403-342-8126.

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they believe by “pushing the envelope” ratings will increase. You can write the sponsors of these programs, saying you will not purchase their products, or you can change the channel. There are plenty of stations that offer more family-friendly fare. Dear Annie: I graduated from college two years ago and have been working at my present job since. I am one of two women out of 30 employees in our department. Recently, my immediate supervisor revealed to me a long string of emails written by a male co-worker and our female personnel supervisor, “Jane.” Apparently, the two had become romantically involved and were communicating via the company email. It is obvious that neither of the two understands the public nature of their communication. My supervisor came across their emails while searching for another work-related matter. He thought I should be aware of the personal comments Jane had made about me. I had met Jane only once, at a company retreat. I recall some pleasant and polite conversation, but in her

email, she commented that I seemed to be pompous and must have been “drunk or on drugs,” and that he should be careful around me. My supervisor felt such comments were inappropriate. Since this came to light, I have considered a non-confrontational womanto-woman talk with Jane, not only to ask her to make amends to me, but to let her know that she needs to be more discreet about her romantic communication. But I am also fed up with how our department is micromanaged by the home office and have considered quitting. Should I make an appointment to see the HR manager at the home office? Should I ask my supervisor to handle it? I like my work, and I don’t think the culture of us-versus-them in a male-dominated company will change without full involvement. But I am afraid of being the lightning rod going forward. — Joanna Dear Joanna: Speak to Jane privately. Tell her you have seen her correspondence. Let her know that using such channels for private communication is ill advised. Then tell her you are sorry she got the wrong impression at the retreat

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HOROSCOPES Friday, March 6 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: Rob Reiner 68; Shaquille O’Neal 43; Tom Arnold 56 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The Full Moon in Virgo is perfect for bringing practical projects to completion. H A P P Y BIRTHDAY: Happy birthday Pisces! You are very adaptable and JOANNE flexible however, MADELEINE if you chop and change too much, MOORE’ you’ll drift along and never fully develop your talents. ARIES (March 21-April 19): The Full Moon increases your energy levels ... and your impatience. You’ve been running on empty so take extra care of your health today — and strive to think before you speak. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be extra sensitive to the needs of children, teenagers and friends as the Full Moon triggers misunderstandings or emotional meltdowns. Aim to be a steadying influence Taurus. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The Full Moon’s in your domestic sector, so get your house in order and tackle Gemini jobs with gusto. But, if you spread gossip or jump to conclusions, you’ll end up in hot water. CANCER (June 21-July 22): It’s time to communicate and exchange ideas with others, as you make the most of your clever Cancerian mind. But if you are defensive or moody, then you’ll have a challenging day. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Have you been responsible with money?

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Snoop Dogg ‘drips’ it like it’s hot at Etam pool show PARIS FASHION SHOW BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS — Snoop Dogg raised the pulse at Paris Fashion Week with a surprise concert and DJ set at Etam’s bikini-themed lingerie pool collection that went on into the early hours of Wednesday — heralding competition for the famed, celebrity-filled Victoria’s Secret shows. But the first full day of the French capital’s fall-winter 2015 collections was also as much about the artistry of fashion as it was about the celebrity buzz. Here are the highlights, including reports from Dries Van Noten and Rochas: SNOOP DOGG “DRIPSâ€? IT LIKE IT’S HOT Set in a famed, drained-out Art Deco swimming pool, the U.S. rapper had crowds — including model Natalia Vodianova — in glee when he made a surprise cameo at the fall collection of the Etam lingerie house. The 43-year-old performed hits such as Drop It Like It’s Hot against a projection of the Union Jack as gorgeous models showcased an eclectic array of underwear and red, blue and white bikinis adorned with chainmail, bubbles, Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS feather headdress and even an inflatU.S Rapper Snoop Dogg poses with models at the end of Etam’s ready-to-wear fall-winter 2015-2016 fashion collection able dolphin. But would “dripâ€? it like it’s hot, not presented in Paris. have been a more appropriate lyric? DRIES VAN NOTEN’S CULTURAL SYMPHONY What do you get if you mix a “symphony of cultural referencesâ€? with “obsessional fabrics?â€? Dries Van Noten gave us the answer in his passionate, colorful and unconventional fashion show Wednesday, which mixed up encyclopedic references from across continents and the ages with typical artfulness. Geisha styles, literally, rubbed shoulders with elbow-length ruffled “Pompadour sleeves,â€? 18th century full skirts and peplums — while bomber jackets gave the collection a contemporary twist. The Asian musing produced some very enviable silhouettes — such as one silken coat in ochre and khaki with a decorative disc print, and a high-cinched waist and high-collar. Above all, it was the colour that made this collection shine. Spun sugar pink, sky grey blue, buttercup and coral fluttered stylishly by alongside what the program notes evocatively described as “shadowy darks,â€? â€?Raj khaki“ and â€?Eau de Nil.“ A cultural symphony at its best. ROCHAS CELEBRATES 90 YEARS SINCE BIRTH OF HOUSE FOUNDER Iconic fashion designer Marcel Rochas — who died in 1955 — was born 90 years ago this year. To mark this, Rochas’ current designer Alessandro Dell’Acqua delved deep into the house’s retro DNA and modernized it with very creative results. As if sifting through the 1950s look-book, the show opened in a postWorld War II donkey brown. A fabulous oversize heart-shaped “sweetheartâ€? neckline — a classic shape of the house — was worn alongside a high waist, nipped-in with a thick buckled belt. What made it so much more than a cut-and-paste job was its looser, softer, modern shape. The fusing of ’50s with a contemporary looseness continued throughout. A billowing “duster coatâ€? — another retro piece — was slightly draped and hung down, warrior-like and worn with a dress with a crewneck and sporty details. A ’50s neck bow also made a recurrent appearance alongside contrasting styles — and shows that Dell’Acqua should raid gran’s wardrobe more often! CEDRIC CHARLIER’S ART OBSESSION Former Cacharel designer Cedric Charlier :LWK D VKDUH RI WKH SURĆŹW IURP 6HUYXV \RX FRXOG EX\ WLFNHWV gave a neat Modernist makeover to sartorial and WR D JDPH RU VHDVRQ WLFNHWV IRU WKH \HDU |7KH PRUH \RX EDQN sportswear silhouettes. The Belgian designer the more you get. Last year we paid $50 million to our members. is clearly an art-lover — in previous collections VHUYXV FD SURĆŹWVKDUH he has channeled references as diverse as the “Art Brutâ€? movement and Dutch Master Brueghel. In Wednesday’s show, he Feel good about your money. continued his signature musings, but with more than a whiff of Piet Mondrian’s colour-blocking. 54723C6

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From the left, Sabastian Kroon playing Tom, Kirstie Gallant as Laura and Josephine Christensen as Amanda rehearse at the Scott Block. The Ignition Theatre production of Tennessee Williams’s The Glass Menagerie runs from March 12 to 21 at the Scott Block in Red Deer.

SOUTHERN GOTHIC FAMILY DRAMA EXAMINES FRAGILE BALANCE BETWEEN REALITY AND FANTASY BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF Obsessions surround The Glass Menagerie. Ignition Theatre’s staging of the Tennessee Williams play from Thursday, March 12, at the Scott Block Theatre in Red Deer will be the realization of a long-held dream for artistic director Matt Grue. He’s wanted to direct this Southern Gothic family drama ever since he first studied the script as a theatre student at Red Deer College — and now it’s happening. Ignition Theatre is co-producing the play with Prime Stock Theatre. “I became obsessed with it,” said Grue, who senses a deeper level of meaning beneath the play’s dialogue. “A tremendous amount was left unsaid. That’s why I find it fascinating.” Williams, one of the most acclaimed American playwrights of the 20th century, was also obsessed with this largely autobiographical tale about secrets,

guilt and illusions. He wrote versions of the plot again and again, in different guises, until 1944 when The Glass Menagerie premiered in New York and became his first big hit. Grue said Williams, like Tom, his fictional alterego in the play, was beset with guilt about leaving his mother and troubled sister behind to pursue his writing career. Just as the character of Tom recalls the past in memories, “like a lost soul in purgatory who’s doomed to relive (events) again and again,” Grue believes it was necessary for Williams to repeatedly explore the same themes in his fiction to reconcile his feelings about his own family history. This award-winning play is about a fragile balance that exists between reality and fantasy for a controlling single mother, Amanda Wingfield, her fragile daughter, Laura, and son Tom. The plot line hangs on Amanda’s hopes that a “gentleman caller,” invited to dinner by Tom, will become romantically interested in Laura. This would allow Tom to free himself of family responsibilities and pursue his own interests. A family tragedy is precipitated when the characters’ various secrets come spilling out. The Wingfields’ carefully balanced world comes crashing down, like a series of dominoes, said Grue.

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Winning cast checks in for sequel The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Two stars (out of four) Rated: PG BY ANN HORNADAY ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES The notorious larcenist known as Maggie Smith continues her diabolical spree of serial scene-stealing in The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, a strident, over-plotty sequel to the 2012 surprise hit about a group of aging British ex-pats who move into a charming Jaipur inn to reinvent their golden years. The Second Best installment finds Smith’s character, Mrs. Donnelly, racing down Route 66 in a snazzy Mustang with her Marigold co-manager Sonny Kapoor (Dev Patel), on a quest to find corporate underwriting for their next adventure in elder-hostelry. Asked how she liked America upon her return to India, Mrs. Donnelly dryly quips, “I went with low expectations and came back disappointed.” Such are the withering asides, delivered with lethal aim, that make The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel a fun, if fitfully amusing, diversion, despite being overlong and overloaded with mixed messages, misapprehensions and myriad predictable story lines. Once again directed by John Madden from a script by Ol Parker, the Second Best chapter seems aimed at upping the ante in sheer volume and busyness, constantly whipsawing viewers from one character’s arc to another’s. Will Madge (Celia Imrie) finally settle down with one of her two affluent, affectionate suitors? Will Norman and Carol (Ronald Pickup and Diana Hardcastle) finally get the hang of monogamy? Will Doug (Bill Nighy) and Evelyn (Judi Dench) stop hemming and hawing and hook up already? This fine ensemble of actors manages to enliven even those low stakes with honesty, vulnerability and welcome doses of sex appeal — which also goes for the rep company’s newcomer, Richard Gere, who exudes easy, spontaneous warmth as a last-minute Marigold guest. The putative engine that’s driving the action is Sonny’s engagement to Sunaina (Tina Desai) and their impending nuptials — how else to include the Bollywood dance routine that’s now de rigeur for a film set in India? But the narrative tension that ensues is as weak as the American tea Mrs. Donnelly abhors, and Patel’s overly ingratiating performance quickly palls. Just as with the first movie,

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Judi Dench returns as Evelyn Greenslade in The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. what makes the Second Best version work at all are the actors older than 35, as well as the splendid scenery and vibrant material culture that shimmers with light, color and rich textures. Those elements come to life especially when Evelyn walks the Jaipur marketplace in search of fabrics, as part of a new job “liaising” between local artisans and an importer. Most of the Marigold residents have embarked on rewarding new chapters, finding renewed purpose and meaning in careers, romances and philosophical reckonings. It’s no wonder that the Exotic Marigold movies

have found such love and loyalty from its underserved audience of older filmgoers: sure, it’s pat and occasionally patronizing and too adorable by half, but it’s also a rare, optimistic portrait of aging that suggests it can be a productive, erotically charged time of life. Thanks to its funny, attractive, emotionally onpoint cast, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel puts the lie to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s pronouncement about life having no second acts. In fact, it goes one step further to question why on earth anyone would stop at just two.

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Fans of the original Broadchurch — an addictive and super sullen British crime series that aired on BBC America in 2013 — know better than to come to the show’s second season expecting eight episodes of light, silly fun. But does it have to be this heavy? This complicated? Broadchurch now feels as if it’s carrying the unnecessary extra ballast of a full-on, convoluted saga. Indeed, creator and writer Chris Chibnall has said that he initially envisioned Broadchurch as a trilogy of three seasons that would interweave and become increasingly complex. That’s just the sort of thing you don’t want to hear about a show praised for its rigorously stripped-down vibe. Season 1 revolved around the unlikely pairing of two investigators (David Tennant as Detective Alec Hardy and Olivia Colman as Detective Ellie Miller) tasked with solving the murder of 11-year-old Danny Latimer, whose body was found on the beach beneath the cliffs of Broadchurch, a fictional seaside town in England’s Dorset County. As Hardy and Miller worked their way through a community filled with suspects (and an abundance of red herrings, which grew irritating for some viewers), Broadchurch stylishly discovered the sweet spot between deliberate and plodding, thanks mainly to the entertaining bickering and haphazard sleuthing of its two main characters, which Tennant and Colman brought out in charming, if deadly serious, ways. In the first season’s finale (and this news will be a spoiler only for the exceptionally tardy), Detective Miller’s husband, Joe (Matthew Gravelle), confessed to murdering the boy in a quasi-pedophilic fit of rejection that, plot-wise, seemed like a bizarre cop-out. Reeling from the news, Miller left Broadchurch in a state of shame and confused despair. The killer she’d sought all along was right there in her home, the father of her two children. With a hit on their hands, Chibnall and producers quickly announced plans for Season 2. At the same time (I

hope we all soon forget this ever happened), Fox ordered up a disastrously murky facsimile for American audiences called Gracepoint, with Tennant reprising his role with a bad accent. Gracepoint got precisely the disinterest it deserved. Meanwhile, Broadchurch 2, as the new season is informally called on the Internet, just finished airing in Britain. I tried to avoid what reviewers in the British press have had to say about it, but their sighs of ambivalence and exasperation have nevertheless reached these shores as might the chill of a reverse jet stream. And they’re right: where the original series had a clear through line and a strong sense of the grief that surrounds murder, the new Broadchurch unsuccessfully juggles several more plots and characters, grafting an older case onto the (surprisingly still ongoing) Latimer case. In the first new episode, Joe Miller’s trial approaches, and Ellie, who now works as a patrol officer, is still persona non grata as far as the Latimer family and other townsfolk are concerned. At the court appearance in which he’s supposed to enter a guilty plea and receive his prison sentence, Joe instead claims his innocence, meaning the case will go to trial. Much screaming and finger-pointing ensues. It becomes clear by Episode 2 that Broadchurch intends to extend its original murder case much further than the viewers’ interest in it. Joe has already confessed. Can’t we just move on to a fresh murder case for Hardy and Miller to tackle? Chibnall and company are asking us to sit tight as all these characters (a couple of dozen of them by now) and their unsavory secrets begin to cohere into an overall story arc. Where the first season had perfect flow, this season seems to be made entirely of roadblocks. The good news, if there is some, is that we still have Tennant and Colman at the center of this overarching mess-in-the-making, holding it together somehow. Their characters are fairly lousy at detective work, but their performances are still worth the hassle.

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MENAGERIE: Parallels playwright’s life His aim in directing a play that’s been mounted “tens of thousands of times” over the years is to do something a little different with the material. Through innovative staging techniques, Grue hopes to shine a new light on some of the “puzzle pieces,” so the audience will better understand Williams’s themes and meanings. The Glass Menagerie has obvious parallels with the playwright’s life. Tom is actually named after Williams, whose birth name was Thomas; Laura’s nickname is Blue Roses, which references Williams’s real sister, Rose; and Laura and Tom had attended Soldan High School, named for Williams’s actual high school in his St. Louis, Mo. The fictional siblings also have a domineering mother — as did Williams and his older sister, Rose, a pretty and gregarious girl, who turned out much more troubled than Laura.

Rose Isabel Williams was diagnosed with schizophrenia as a young adult. After several failed therapies, she was subject to a botched lobotomy, authorized by her mother, Edwina, after Tennessee Williams was already a writer in New York. The procedure left Rose permanently disabled and Williams stricken. He paid for his sister’s institutional bills his whole life, and his alcoholism is thought to stem from guilt about Rose’s condition. This sense of responsibility carries over in The Glass Menagerie, when Tom declares, “Oh, Laura, Laura, I tried to leave you behind me, but I am more faithful than I intended to be!” Grue believes the play has endured because it suggests the “mysteries” of the human condition. Also, everyone has regrets and familial issues that can be explored through the imperfect and complex characters Williams created. For instance, Amanda is often painted as a villain, but Grue believes she’s no different than many parents who try to protect their children through misguided means. Laura is usually seen as vulnerable and detached from reality, but Grue believes she has the clarity to recognize the secrets her mother and brother are hiding. This weighs heavily on her, as Lau-

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Vocalist Shannon Harris (left) and flautist Rachel Peacock will perform at a graduation recital on March 15 at Red Deer College Arts Centre. Peacock will play music from Baroque to present day. She is graduating from the Red Deer College music program. She will be accompanied on piano by Deborah Protsack. Also performing will be vocalist Shannon Harris, jazz pianist Richardo Villacorta and Celtic harpist Talitha Peacock. The free graduation recital will be on the Arts Centre Main Stage at 2 p.m. A reception will follow.

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ra tries to become a buffer between her mother and brother, to ease family tensions. “Poor girl. She’s trying to keep all these secrets. ... Fantasy is the only coping mechanism she has.” Grue feels he has a strong cast lined up to tackle the play: his former RDC classmate and now professional actor in Vancouver, Sebastian Kroon will play Tom. Josephine Christensen is Amanda, Kirstie Gallant will portray Laura, and Evan Hill is the Gentleman Caller.

Assistant director Anna Pinder is also on board to learn the ropes and help Grue with the character analysis. He said she provides “an extra set of eyes and ears,” which, when tackling a Tennessee Williams play, is always welcome. The Glass Menagerie runs March 12 to 14 and 17 to 21 at the Scott Block. Tickets to the 7:30 p.m. shows are $27 ($23 students/seniors), or $20 for all tickets on Tuesday nights, from ignitiontheatre.ca, Sunworks or at the door. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

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A savage satire of romantic comedy BY ALYSSA ROSENBERG ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES “Why do you have to be married? It doesn’t mean anything anymore,” Phil Miller (Will Forte) tells Carol (Kristen Schaal) over dinner on The Last Man on Earth, which premiered on Fox on Sunday night. “It means something to me,” Carol protests. They might have been young characters in almost any romantic comedy or sitcom, bickering over where their relationship was going. But there was a twist to their conversation: Phil and Carol are the last apparent survivors of a virus that wiped out the rest of Earth’s population. They’ve both reluctantly decided they have an obligation to procreate to keep the human race alive. And so even though she and Phil are totally different people, and not in an opposites-attract way, their coming-together is inevitable. The Last Man on Earth may be a riff on the postapocalypse, but it’s also a savage satire of the dominant romantic comedy story of the last decade, in which a schlub who takes small steps towards maturity is rewarded with a smoking-hot woman. The movie that best established this pattern was Knocked Up, Judd Apatow’s 2007 dramedy about Ben, a stoner living off the settlement of a lawsuit (Seth Rogen) who gets gorgeous television journalist Alison (Katherine Heigl) pregnant. Knocked Up never bothers to come up with a reason Alison might want to keep the baby, much less pursue a relationship with Ben, given the ample support system that surrounds her. Forgetting Sarah Marshall, which followed the next year, at least had the decency to explain why Rachel (Mila Kunis), a manager at the hotel where Peter (Jason Segel) comes to recover from a breakup with his actress girlfriend (Kristen Bell) and to reckon with the lassitude that has overcome his life, ends up with Peter. Rachel is a college dropout with a history of bad relationships; Peter presents Rachel with as much an opportunity to remake her life as the other way around. But even as variations did better or worse with the formula, there was something exhausting about the basic imbalance in an equation where there was nothing a man could do to drive a woman away, because said women apparently had no other options at all. The Last Man on Earth eliminates that perplexing hole at the center of so many romantic comedies: Phil and Carol have searched the whole country, and both of them truly have no other options, either for romantic partnership or even simple companionship. 30 Rock once featured a story where Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) faced the prospect of a “settling soulmate,” a man (Michael Sheen) she didn’t much like but roughly matched in attractiveness, professional accomplishment and relative weirdness. The Last Man on Earth is like that, but without the optimism. Phil and Carol can’t take Liz’s example and recommit to the New York dating scene in a world where New York only exists as a bunch of empty buildings. The show also doubles down on the idea that

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Will Forte stars as Phil Miller, one of the last apparent survivors of a virus that wiped out the rest of Earth’s population, in The Last Man on Earth.

COMMENT Phil and Carol’s differences aren’t cosmetic or cute — they’re deep-seated and, sometimes, truly offputting. Phil starts his post-apocalypse experience responsibly, searching the rest of the country for other living people, and directing any survivors to find him in Tucson. But he quickly descends into an orgy of boyish consumption, taking over a McMansion, and stocking it with pilfered dinosaur skulls, fine art, Oscars and Heisman trophies and looted wine. Phil sleeps under Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze’s canvas of George Washington crossing the Delaware River and sleeps in Hugh Hefner’s actual pajamas. And as despair sets in, he begins to live in his actual filth, turning a swimming pool into a toilet and lounging in a wading pool full of tequila and rimmed with salt. Phil isn’t just arrested, he’s fully regressed. Carol is appropriately grossed out by Phil, but she’s got some irritating tics of her own. She’s a

grammar freak who insists Phil stop at stop signs and park in actual parking spots, and is disgusted when she sinks to his level of personal hygiene when she can’t find a way to rig running water. If Carol is annoying, though, she at least hasn’t given up as thoroughly as Phil has. And she does inspire him not just to return to basic levels of human functionality, but to try to figure out an irrigation system for a garden. In romantic comedies, a man’s embrace of maturity is usually the work of a jauntily scored montage, and the happy couple resolve their major differences by the final credits. But a real marriage, in which couples have to reconcile themselves to each others’ flaws and alter their characters, is not the work of 90 minutes and three acts. The Last Man on Earth has the format and time to actually explore what it would be like for Phil and Carol to make the accommodations that will help them stave off loneliness. Whether we really want to watch them make that sort of un-glamorous compromise — and clean up Phil’s disgusting pool — will be the show’s real test.

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Maggie Smith, left, in a scene from the Season 5 finale episode of Downton Abbey. Smith, who stars as the Countess Violet Crawley, is expected to leave the popular series at the end of next season.

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WILSON Bruce P. June 29, 1935 - Mar. 3, 2015 It is with saddened hearts that the family wish to announce the passing of Mr. Bruce P. Wilson. Bruce was born in Calgary, AB June 29, 1935. He took his schooling in Calgary and Victoria Composite in Edmonton. Upon leaving school he worked for the C.N.R. as a locomotive fireman for two years. In 1954 he moved to Red Deer where he began his apprenticeship as a Funeral Director with Brown and Johnson, later finishing with Leyden’s Funeral Home in Calgary. Upon completion of his apprenticeship he went to work for McInnis and Holloway in Calgary for 9 years, during which time he also worked nights for Stars Ambulance Highway Crew. While in Calgary he also managed Forest Lawn Funeral Home. He then moved to Sylvan Lake where he managed the Sylvan Lake Funeral Home for 8 years for Eventide Funeral Chapels. During that time he was also a member of the Sylvan Lake Volunteer Fire Dept., and secretary for the Chamber of Commerce for two years. In 1973 he moved to Red Deer to manage Red Deer Funeral Home, and in 1976 he married his wife Mary Lou. They moved to Lacombe and purchased Fenton and Kirkman Funeral Chapel and Ambulance service, later renaming it Wilson’s Funeral Chapel. He and Mary Lou sold the business to Mary Lou’s oldest son Steven and his wife Terry, and Bruce retired after 53 years in the business. He was recognized by his peers for his service to the funeral industry. He was well known and appreciated for his most considerate and caring attitude. For many years he refereed hockey, a game he loved. He was a past member of the Lion’s Club in Forest Lawn, Sylvan Lake and Red Deer, and a member of the Elks Lodge in Benalto and Bentley serving as District Deputy. Bruce also served a two year term as president of the Rotary Club of Lacombe where he received a Paul Harris Fellowship Award. Bruce was a community man and was always willing to help wherever needed. He served on the Town of Lacombe Development Appeal Board for a number of years and was named an Ambassador for the town, as well as Business Man of the Year. He was a member of the Central United Church in Calgary and St. Andrew’s United Church in Lacombe where he served on the church board. He was a past member of the Calgary Highlanders Cadet Corp., the Alberta Amateur Hockey Assoc., and the Canadian Old Timers Hockey Association. He loved playing golf and enjoyed the many trips taken to Fairmont with his golf buddies. His greatest joys were taking trips to Hawaii and getting together with family, as he dearly loved each one of them. Bruce Wilson is survived by his loving wife and best friend Mary Lou; two daughters Kathleen (Gerald) Bolze, Sandra (Jackie) Wilson, granddaughter Shauna (Kevin) Kranenborg, grandson Stacey Bolze, great grandchildren; Kyler and Selena Kranenborg and Bryn Maetche, second family Steve (Terry) Maetche, Kyle (Jodi), Scott, Curtis; Ken (Dawn) Maetche, Tanner and Josh; Rory (Cheryl) Maetche, Jeremy and Kevin; one sister, Joyce (Walter),Ingrid Vollmerhaus, one brother Robert (Linda), Scott and Erin. He was predeceased by his parents James and Evelyn Wilson, and extended family Everett and Ellen Mayhood, and Alys Wilson. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Wilson’s Funeral Chapel, 6120 Highway 2A, Lacombe on Sunday, March 8th, 2014 from 7-9 P.M. Funeral Services will be held at the College Heights SDA Church, 6915 Maple Drive, (College Heights) Lacombe, AB. on Monday March 9, 2015 at 1:00 pm. If desired, donations in Bruce’s name may be made to the following charities: Alzheimer’s Society of Red Deer, #105 4419-50 Ave, Red Deer Alberta, T4N 3Z5; St. Andrew’s Memorial Fund, 5226 51 Avenue Lacombe, Alberta, or the charity of one’s choice. Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting: www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca 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”

FRIESEN Bruce Conrad 1971 - 2014 It is with deep sorrow that we share the sudden passing of Bruce on December 25, 2014 at the age of 43 years. Over the years, Bruce worked in the shipping/receiving departments with several businesses in Red Deer and took great pride in a job well done. He moved to Strathmore almost two years ago and worked out of Calgary. Bruce will always be lovingly remembered by his mother Doris (Robert) Waldo; father Fred (Joan) Friesen; sister Bonnie Friesen; nephew Garrett (Megan) Friesen; grandma Friesen as well as numerous aunts; uncles; cousins and friends. A Memorial Service to honor Bruce’s life will be held at the CrossRoads Church, Red Deer County on Friday, March 13, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.. Those attending the service are requested to use the north east Chapel entrance. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Safe Harbour Society, 5246 - 53 Ave, Red Deer, AB, T4N 5K2. Condolences to Bruce’s family may be emailed to meaningfulmemorials@yahoo.ca MEANINGFUL MEMORIALS Funeral Service Red Deer 587-876-4944

DOUGLAS Feb. 18, 1932 - Dec. 7, 2014 In Celebration of the life of (Mabel) Rose Douglas. An open house will be held at the Pine Lake Hub community Centre on March 7th from 1:00pm until 4:00. You are welcome to bring your pieces of Rose’s art to join with our display.

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MITCHELL Barry James Mar. 16, 1947 - Feb. 28, 2015 Barry Mitchell passed away from mesothelioma at the Red Deer Hospice on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the age of 67 years. Even though his passing was expected, it came very suddenly and too soon, and we are devastated by his loss. A native Albertan, Barry was a conservationist, fly fisherman, and hunter of the highest order. He devoted both his personal and professional life to the conservation of Alberta’s natural resources. In 1971, he founded the Alberta Fishing Guide magazine with his father George Mitchell. Barry and his wife Ann took sole ownership of the magazine in 1980 and together they published this respected and popular fishing publication for more than 40 years, until selling it in 2013 upon discovering he was ill. Barry was recognized many times for his conservation efforts, most notably in 1998 when he was awarded the Order of the Bighorn, one of Alberta’s highest conservation honours. However, as accomplished and recognized as Barry was in Alberta’s environmental circles, he saved the best parts of himself for his family. He was a wonderful husband, father, father-in-law, and grandpa and in our eyes, there was no one better. We all share wonderful memories of being with our husband, Dad, and Pa in the outdoors. We will carry that legacy forward and he will continue to be with us as we hike over hills, cast into corner pools, sit on stand, and just enjoy the sun setting on another wonderful day spent outside. Left to mourn Barry’s loss is his best friend and wife of 45 years, Ann; his son Matthew; his daughter Jennifer Stange; his sonin-law Grant Stange; and his treasured granddaughters, Claire and Eve. Barry is also survived by his siblings Brian, Wayne, Brenda, and Diana, and their families. Barry was predeceased in 2000 by his parents George and Joan Mitchell. An informal come-and-go funeral reception is planned for Friday, March 6, 2015 between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. at Eventide Funeral Chapel, 4820-45 Street, Red Deer. Casual attire. We welcome all who knew him--please come share your stories with us and with each other. If desired, donations in his honour may be made to the Nature Conservancy of Canada, Red Deer Food Bank, or Red Deer Hospice. Our family would like to thank Dr. Kamal Daniel, Jackie Van Langen and her staff from Retire at Home Health Care, the nurses and staff of Red Deer Hospice and Symphony Inglewood, and the various health care staff he encountered along the way. We are grateful for each and every one of you. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com. Arrangements entrusted to EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPEL 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer. Phone (403) 347-2222

HOFFOS It is with sadness that the family of Grace Hoffos announce her quiet passing at the Innisfail Hospital on March 2, 2015 at the age of 91 years. She is predeceased by her parents Walter and Josie Hibbert and her husband Alvin of 63 years. Grace is lovingly remembered by her sons Earl (Millie) of Innisfail, Lorens (Nancy) of Olds and her daughter Elaine (Ron) Weisenburger of Edmonton. Grace has four grandchildren, Tyler (Chantel) of Sylvan Lake, Rachelle (Kevin) Arvay of Leduc, Scott (Jennie) Weisenburger of Vancouver , Lynn (Steve) Marcellus of Edmonton; and seven great grandchildren, Ayden, Annika, Hannah, Lily, Scarlett, Abby and Ethan. Grace farmed for many years in the Kneehill Valley District alongside her husband Alvin. After farming they retired to Innisfail to enjoy a variety of leisure activities including fishing, camping, playing cards and traveling. This established a community of many friends, neighbors and relatives to remember her life. Funeral services for the late Mrs. Grace Hoffos will be held at the Innisfail United Church, 4720 48th Ave., on Monday, March 9, 2015 at 2:00pm with interment to follow at the Innisfail Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, Innisfail United Church or to the charity of one’s choice. HEARTLAND FUNERAL SERVICES LTD., INNISFAIL entrusted with arrangements. Phone: 403-227-0006. www.heartlandfuneralservices.com

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BEAUCHAMP MORGAN Joan Shawn Douglas 1923 - 2015 1968 - 2015 Joan Beauchamp passed A celebration of Life for away peacefully on Tuesday, Shawn Morgan will be held March 3, 2015 at the age of Friday, March 13, 2015. 92 years. Joan was born in Doors open at 1:45, Service Surrey, England in 1923, and and Friendship 2:30 - 4:30 spent most of her childhood pm. at the BMO Centre years in the town of Palomino Room Halls A-E Farncombe. When World War Stampede Park. Parking is II began, Joan decided to suggested in Lots 10 & 11. volunteer in the local canteen. $15. charge for parking, cash It was here that she met her preferred. We will also be future husband, Stan, a holding a Street Hockey handsome young Canadian Tournament. This is a FUN soldier who would sweep her event for all (players and off her feet and away to the non-players), Saturday March farm life near Drayton Valley, 14, 2015, Location TBA. Alberta. Joan and Stan 11:00 am - 2:00. Teams will completed their family with play 3 x 30 minute games. both a son and a daughter. Finals will begin a 1:00. When it was time for them to Please register at the retire and leave the farm, it following: was only fitting that they morganmemorialcup@yahoo.ca would move to Red Deer to If you would like any more on the be closer to their children, information and to the grandchildren that Celebration of Life or the Ball were starting to arrive. Over Hockey Tournament, please the years, Joan developed go to: http://www.caringbridge.org/ and enjoyed many hobbies visit/shawndouglasmorgan and talents. She was well known for baking homemade bread and making delicious jellies, as well as for knitting beautiful sweaters for all her Funeral Directors family members. Joan was & Services also a talented writer. For many years, she wanted to tell the story of her journey to Canada, and realized that dream when she wrote and published a short book in 2004. Joan was predeceased by Stan, her husband of 54 years, as well as her two sisters and two brothers. She is lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her son, Wayne (Pauline) and her daughter, Pam (Rob), as well as her five grandchildren, Silas, Eli, Jessica, Sean, and Brynna. A Funeral Service will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, 5212 - 47 Avenue, Drayton Valley, Alberta on Monday, March 9, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. If desired, Memorial Donations in Joan’s honor may be made directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association www.diabetes.ca or to S.T.A.R.S www.starts.ca Condolences may be sent or viewed at: www.parklandfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Maryann Hansen, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND REMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.

HORTOBAGYI Engagements Lorri Ann (nee Bodwell) Lorri Ann Hortobagyi of Red Deer AB, passed away Monday, February 9th, 2015. A Celebration of Lorri’s life will be held at the Balmoral Bible Chapel, located at the intersection of Highway 11 (55 Street) and Rutherford Drive, Red Deer, Alberta on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.. In lieu of flowers, donations may made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 202, 5913 - 50 Ave, Red Deer, AB T4N 4C4. Condolences to Lorri’s family may be emailed to meaningfulmemorials@yahoo.ca. MEANINGFUL MEMORIALS Funeral Service SCOTT - STEEL Red Deer 587-876-4944 ENGAGEMENT

ING Donna Aug. 19, 1930 - Feb. 12, 2015 Donna Ing, beloved wife of Ken Ing, passed away on February 12, 2015 surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held Saturday March 7, 2015, at 2:00 pm at the Gaetz United Church, 4758 Ross St. Red Deer.

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FULL-TIME in-home caregiver for two children, aged 4 months and 3 years, $10.20/hr., 44 hrs./wk., room and board provided, must have at least one year exp. Duties: bathe, dress, feed, meal prep., and light housekeeping duties. e-mail resume to: xyrilq@yahoo.com LIVE in nanny to care for 2 yr. old boy. Please fax resume 403-887-0942 LOOKING for live out nanny for Mon, Tues. Fri. days for 4 children. Spruceview area. Transportation required. 403-728-8240

720

to Red Deer Food Bank Director. Temporary position, 12-14 months. Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Program, above average people skills, BBQ experience, organizational skills and a valid Class 5 drivers license. Apply in person with resume to #12, 7429 49 Ave. R.D. Ask for Fred.

No Phone Calls Please You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

Dental

740

FT or PT Registered Level II Dental Assistant is needed for general dentists in Stettler. Experience a asset, new grads welcome. M-F only, no evenings or weekends. SamHuangDentalClinic @gmail.com or Box 640, Stettler AB T0C2L0 Start your career! See Help Wanted

ACCOUNTING POSITION

Looking for a new pet? Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

Red Deer company requires three quarter to full time experienced accounting person that will learn company structure and daily duties including payroll, payables, bank reconciliations, lease managements and be able to complete monthly ¿nancial reporting to owners. Accounting experience required to prepare Year end ¿nancials for accountants.

755

Farm Work

Competitive wages and bene¿ts plan. Hours Àexible.

516636B25-C10

Please submit cover letter, resume and references to: Peacock Inn/KFC #1, 4971 Phelan Street Red Deer, AB T4P 3Z4 Email mail@peacockgroup.ca

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

FAMILY dairy, grain, beef farm looking for a motivated full time worker. Must be reliable and able to work long hours during season. Duties incl’d. manage & handle cattle, robot milking system, fieldwork. Housing avail. Wages based on exp. 403-783-8740 email; stammcanada@gmail.com West of Ponoka, AB. Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Legal

780

General Legal Assistant.

Now Hiring GASOLINE ALLEY LOCATION FULL TIME and PART TIME SHIFTS AVAILABLE

517807C4-19

850

must have all necessary valid tickets for the position being applied for. Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary and benefits package along with a steady work schedule. Please submit resumes: CELEBRATIONS Attn: Human Resources HAPPEN EVERY DAY Email: IN CLASSIFIEDS payroll@bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 252-9719 or JJAM Management (1987) Mail to: Suite 5309, Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s 333-96 Ave. NE Requires to work at these Calgary, AB T3K 0S3 Red Deer, AB locations: TOO MUCH STUFF? 5111 22 St. Let Classifieds 37444 HWY 2 S help you sell it. 37543 HWY 2N 700 3020 22 St. FOOD ATTENDANT Req’d permanent shift Professionals weekend day and evening both full and part time. 16 Vacancies, $10.25/hr. + benefits. Start ASAP. Job description www.timhortons.com Education and experience not req’d. Apply in person or fax resume to: 403-314-1303

810

EXP’D. SERVICE ADVISOR for busy dealership req’d. Send resume to Box 1104, c/o Red Deer Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9 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

820

CALKINS CONSULTING o/a Tim Hortons 15 vacancies at each location for FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANTS for 3 locations $10.88/hr. + benefits. F/T & P/T positions. Permanent shift work, weekends, days, nights, evenings. Start date as soon as possible. No experience or education req’d. Job description avail. at www.timhortons.com Apply in person to 6620 Orr Drive. Red Deer, 6017 Parkwood Road, Blackfalds, or 4924-46 St. Lacombe. Fax: 403-782-9685 or Call 403-848-2356

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

is a recruitment company assisting an owner/operator in building a new facility in the Rocky Mountain House area by hiring local talent. We require immediate staffing for:

• Senior Project Controls • Site Administrator • Senior Safety Advisor

800

LOCAL SERVICE CO. in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets. Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475

LUCKY’S LOUNGE located in Jackpot Casino, requires Waitress’s Fri. - Sun. Please apply in person at 4950 47 Ave. No phone calls please Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

518064C6,7

Experienced Journeyman Mobile Crane Operators

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Fax resume & abstract to 403-885-0473 email: info@trysonenergy.com No phone calls please. Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

800

Red Deer, AB Duties and Responsibilities: • Receive and log customer orders, schedule loads • Communicate information to drivers • Record orders, messages and requests • Record P.O’s and deliveries per customer • On call 24hrs during days on; other duties as required

Email resumes to logan@venomenergy.ca

56

Friendly Golden Retriever found in the Kentwood area. Very gentle and calm. Please call 405-555-0234

Find what YOU’RE looking for! CLASSIFIEDS 403-309-3300

www.reddeeradvocate.com

Advocate Opportunities

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

Please call Debbie for details 403-314-4307 ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Friday Forward ONLY 2 DAYS A WEEK in DEER PARK AREA

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. Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Trades

ACADEMIC Express

To deliver the

ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

CENTRAL AB LIFE & LACOMBE EXPRESS

SPRING START

LACOMBE BLACKFALDS Please call Rick for details 403-314-4303

For MORRISROE Area with 98 papers, approximately: $514.00/mo. For both of these routes: at least $713.00/mo. For More Information, Please call Prodie 403-314-4301 NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED For Afternoon Delivery 2 Days/Week (Wed. & Fri.)

GLENDALE Good Cres. & 59 Ave. ALSO Gunn St. & Goodacre Cl. ALSO Gillespie Cres.

• GED Preparation •

Women in the Trades Program

•

Math and Science for the Trades Program Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available. 403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca Auto Mechanic Wanted. Information at www. municipalexcellence.ca/ Employment.html reply with resume to info@ municipalexcellence.ca

KODIAK Enterprises Red Deer, AB. is currently hiring JOURNEYMAN & APPRENTICE WELDERS F/T year round employment Please call Bob 403-357-8669 or email resume to: bob@kodiakent.com STAIR MANUFACTURER Req’s F/T workers to build stairs in Red Deer shop. MUST HAVE basic carpentry skills. Salary based on skill level. Benefits avail. Apply in person at 100, 7491 Edgar Industrial Bend. email: earl707@telus.net. and/or fax 403-347-7913 SURESPAN Power Ltd. has an immediate opening for an onsite HSE Coordinator in Red Deer, AB. See our web site for full details & apply online. www.surespan.com

Truckers/ Drivers

Kilburn & Krause Cr. ALSO Kidd & Kirkland Cl ALSO Kidd & Keith Cl.

CENTRAL AB based trucking company requires

CONTRACT DRIVERS

RIVERSIDE MEADOWS

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

60 & 61 Ave. ALSO 60A & 61 St.

For more information or to apply call Joanne at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4308 CARRIERS NEEDED FOR FLYERS, FRIDAY FORWARD & EXPRESS

3 days per week, no weekends ROUTES IN:

ANDERS AREA Ahlstrom Close, Andrew Close, Arnold Close, Ackerman Cres. Ammeter Close, Addington Drive, Atlee / Ansett Cres. Allsop Ave. / Allsop Cres. Anderson Close, Anquetel Close BOWER AREA

EXP. CLASS 1 DRIVER required to haul LPG in Central AB. Fax resume and abstract with applicable tickets to: 780-386-3896

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

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

ACADEMIC Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

SPRING START • GED Preparation •

Women in the Trades Program

INGLEWOOD AREA

•

Math and Science for the Trades Program

Isherwood Close Iverson Close

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

MORRISROE AREA

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

SUNNYBROOK AREA Sherwood Cres. / Stirling Close Selkirk Blvd. / Sherwood Cres. Savoy Close / Sydney Close

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.

Misc. Help

Boyce St. / Byer Close

37, 38 & 3900 Block of 45 St. (and 44 St. North side only) $68.48/mo.

MICHENER AREA

860

KENTWOOD

Metcalf Ave.

43A Ave. West to 46 Ave. Between 35 & 37 St. $63.00/mo.

850

CARRIERS REQUIRED

EASTVIEW AREA

Between 35 St. and 39 St. and 43A Ave. and 41, Ave. area $189.00/mo.

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.

Advocate Opportunities

MOUNTVIEW AREA

517717C2-12

Pay and Benefits • Competitive wages, Monthly Base Salary, Bonuses per load RRSP Matching, Health & Dental Benefits

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

GRANDVIEW AREA 4400 Blks. of 40A Ave. and 41 Ave. and 1 Blk. each of 46 and 47 Streets area

Job Requirements • Excellent communication skills - Verbal and written • Previous dispatch experience preferred • Strong computer, organizational and analytical skills • Demonstrated ability to work productively and professionally • Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment • Ability to work alone; • Strong interpersonal skills; high level of motivation and energy • Safety Tickets/Class 1 license an asset

Found

For ANDERS Area With 38 papers, approximately: $199.00/mo.

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

Dispatcher of Liquid Nitrogen and Dry Bulk Operations

•

ADULT Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the RED DEER ADVOCATE

NEEDS exp’d. full and part-time LINE COOKS to work in pleasant surroundings with dedicated workers. Salary is $14-$18/hr. depending on experience. Chance for advancement. Apply in person or phone 403-346-5448 for appointment. at Glenn’s Restaurant Hyw. 2 South Gasoline Alley. email: glenrest@telus.net Fax: 403-340-2199 ask for Glenn or Richard.

820

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

1 day a week in:

INNISFAIL Penhold Olds Sylvan Lake

NOW ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR

Restaurant/ Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites 128 Leva Ave. Red Deer AB, CA T4E 1B9 Housekeeping Supervisor $20.00/hour Full Time: M-F 7am to 5pm * Supervise team of cleaners and janitors * Inspect sites to ensure safety and cleanliness * Arrange for services required such as painting, renovations or replacement of furnishings * Hire and train cleaning staff * Prepare work schedule , budget, estimate costs and keep financial records Apply in person 8am-4 pm POSITION FILLED

The successful applicant will have completed the Legal Assistant Program. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in EAST 40TH PUB a law firm as a legal TAP HOUSE assistant. This position REQ’S P/Tor F/T COOK requires someone who NORTH Apply in person with resume displays a team player (formerly Sam’s Cafe) is 3811 40th Ave. outlook, who now taking applications for demonstrates effective EKA OF JAPAN Parkland Full Time/Part time COOK, communication skills, who Mall Food Court looking for Bring resume to has the ability to multi-task, Cook and Cashier. 7101 Gaetz Ave. Red Deer and work in a fast paced 403-346-7996 between 2-4 pm. environment, and who is successful dealing with highly confidential material Truckers/ in a professional and time Drivers sensitive manner. We offer benefits, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth. Please respond in confidence with a cover letter and resume to: Human Resources Johnston Ming Manning LLP Steve’s Livestock Transport is looking for 3rd Floor, 4943 - 50 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 1Y1 Fax: (403) 342-9173 Email: hr@jmmlawrd.ca to join our our fleet! We thank all applicants for Excellent home time their interest, however, only those selected for an Full benefits package available interview will be contacted.

Oilfield

Construction Management Team Resources

Oilfield

Locally based, home every night! Qualified applicants

820

OWNER OPERATORS

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

cmtr@telus.net

EXP’D. DERRICK HAND or DRILLER

Restaurant/ Hotel

860

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

Please send resumé and indicate which position you are applying for to:

SERVICE RIG Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking

Restaurant/ Hotel

JOHNSTON MING MANNING LLP has a full time career advancing position available as a

Trades

800

Oilfield

525069C7

WHAT’S HAPPENING

720

LANCASTER AREA Langford Cres. Long Close Lord Close SOUTHBROOK AREA Sorrensen/Sisson Ave. Shaw Close/ Sutherland Close VANIER AREA Vickers Close Victor Close Viscount Drive Vincent Close Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info **********************

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

ALBERTA YARD CARE REQUIRES SEASONAL WORKERS Apr. - Oct. with opportunity for F/T employment. Established company looking for physically fit, responsible, energetic person for outdoor work 40 hr./wk, Mon. - Fri. Driver’s license needed, clean abstract req’d. Interest in horticulture an asset. Pay $16 to start. 403-346-7520 or 358-4631 COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE COMPANY req’s seasonal outdoor workers. Apr.-Oct. $16-$17 per hr. 40-50 hrs. per week, Mon. - Fri. Valid drivers license req’d. Mature, self motivated and physically fit individuals an asset. Call 403-302-2542 CRYSTAL GLASS needs a GLASS INSTALLER. Some exp. preferred, but training is provided. Benefits and company uniforms after 3 months. Drop off resume at: 4706-51 Avenue or fax 346-5390 or email: branch208@crystalglass.ca

RED DEER ADVOCATE Friday, March 6, 2015 D7

880

Misc. Help

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 Sunterra Meats in Trochu, 45 minutes South East of Red Deer is looking for enthusiastic, hard working individuals to join their team at their processing plant. Experience in the meat industry a deÀnite asset. Training provided. Starting wage $14.00 per hour, increases based on skill and experience. BeneÀt package, travel allowance and a signing bonus. For more information, contact Trish at 403-442-4202 or trish.hyshka@sunterra.ca

Employment Training

900

1530

Auctions

BUD HAYNES & WARDS Firearms Auction Sat. Mar. 7 @ 10 AM 11802-145 St. Edmonton Early listings. Over 700 lots. One Man’s Collection. Large store Dispersal of cased lots Ammo, etc. Pictures and catalogue on-line. Preview Friday, March 6, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. To Consign: Red Deer Head OfÀce: 403-347-5855 Linda Baggaley 403-597-1095 Brad Ward 780-940-8378 www.budhaynesauctions.com www.WardsAuctions.com

1580

Children's Items

PLAYPEN, Grayco, in good condition. $20. 403-340-1347

SAFETY

Electronics

Industries #1 Choice!

“Low Cost” Quality Training 24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

N64 w/4 games $140 403-782-3847

278950A5

PS3 w/6 games $160 403-782-3847

(across from Totem) (across from Rona North)

EquipmentHeavy

1630

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

Start your career! See Help Wanted

wegot

1660

Firewood

stuff

AFFORDABLE

HIDE-A-BED, dble. good condition. $50. 403-340-1347

WANTED

Jewellery

Misc. for Sale

Spruce, Pine, Birch -Split. avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

1500-1990

1530

EG Auctions 9th Annual Speed Show & Collector Car Auction

502793B25

March 13-15, 2015 Westerner Park, Red Deer Special Guests Rick & Kelly Dale: American Restoration Dan & Laura Dotson: Storage Wars Consign Today 1-888-296-0528 Ext 102 consign@egauctions.com EGauctions.com

FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Can deliver 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227

LOGS

Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275

Household Appliances

1710

DRYER, Inglis HD, white ext. large capacity, Electric. $100. 403-309-4518

Tired of Standing? Find something to sit on in Classifieds

1760

LAMPS, (2) electric, 25 yrs. $20. for both; over 100 LP records, all for $100.; Misc. collection of matches, $5. 403-885-5020

1800

FILING CABINET, 2 drawer metal $10. 403-885-5020

1830

FREE TO GOOD HOME Beautiful, loving male cat for a home on a farm or other large rural property. For home with no other dogs or cats. Will deliver. 403-886-8688

Sporting Goods

1860

FISHING RODS & Net, $5. 403-885-5020

Travel Packages

1900

OPEN HOUSE Sun., March 8, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. 1.5 Acres, 1500 SF Bi-Level, 2 Garages 24 Springvale Heights East on highway 595, right on RR 265 (follow sign to Springvale Heights) RE/MAX real estate central alberta Charlotte Renschler 403-506-3141

CLASSIFICATIONS

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

THURS. 5 P.M.

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.

Houses/ Duplexes

FOR LEASE, Executive style 1/2 duplex in Lacombe on large lot. 4 bdrms., 3 bath, dble. garage, no pets, N/S. 403-588-2740

THE NORDIC

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

3080

Roommates Wanted

RENO’D 2 bdrm. in Northwood Estates to share, ref’s req’d, smokers ok, DD $500, $600 rent, utils. incld. 403-352-3311

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

FULLY Furn. BDRM with private washroom. $550 rent/sd. 403-342-4604

3 bed/2 bath townhome in Penhold. $1450 + utilities eetaylor@xplornet.com

NICE bdrm., house privileges all incl. + WIFI, parking. $495. 403-302-2024

SEIBEL PROPERTY

ROOM TO RENT very large $450. 403-350-4712

~ Westpark

3050

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

ORIOLE PARK 3 bdrm., 1-1/2 bath, $1175. rent, s.d. $650, incl water sewer and garbage. Avail. May. 1st. 403-304-5337

3060

Suites

ADULT 2 BDRM. spacious suites 3 appls., heat/water incld., Oriole Park. Mike 403-350-1620 403-986-6889

3190

Mobile Lot

PADS $450/mo. Brand new park in Lacombe. Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., 2 bath. As Low as $75,000. Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820

MORRISROE MANOR

NEWLY RENOVATED 1 & 2 bedroom suites available in central location. Heat & water included. Cat friendly. 86 Bell Street, Red Deer leasing@rentmidwest.com 1(888) 679-8031

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, inÁoor heating, a/c., car plug ins & balconies. Call 403-343-7955

1000-1430

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com

Accounting

1010

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

Contractors

1100

BRIDGER CONST. LTD. We do it all! 403-302-8550 DALE’S Home Reno’s Free estimates for all your reno needs. 403-506-4301 DOORS, windows, siding, sofÀt, fascia and custom cladding. Call Dean @ 403-302-9210.

1165

Escorts

KAYLA 403-392-0891 INDEPENDENT w/own car

ATT’N: Are you looking for help on small jobs around the house or renovate your bathroom, painting or Áooring, roof snow removal? Call James 403-341-0617 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

1300

Moving & Storage

1310

Massage Therapy

1280

FANTASY SPA

Elite Retreat, Finest in VIP Treatment. 10 - 2am Private back entry

403-341-4445

Misc. Services

1290

1370

Roofing

Property clean up 505-4777

PRECISE ROOFING LTD. 15 Yrs. Exp., Ref’s Avail. 403-896-4869

GARAGE DOOR SERVICE Save 50%. All yard & bobcat services, junk/tree/snow removal. 403-358-1614

Seniors’ Services

5* JUNK REMOVAL

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

1372

wegot

homes CLASSIFICATIONS 4000-4190

Realtors & Services

4010

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

4020

Houses For Sale

1240 SQ. FT. bungalow 2 bdrm, 2 bath,, den, 24 x 26 garage at 4912 Van Eaton Way, Clive, master bdrm. has jet tub, walk in closet, under Áoor heating in bsmt, built in vac, stainless appls, lots of hardwood/ tile. $278,900 Dave 403-350-7346

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

• Mechanical Seals • Circulating Pumps

• Motor Capacitors • Pump Impellers

RISER HOMES 2 NEW STARTER HOMES ready to go! 2 bdrm. 2 baths, many upgrades. A MUST SEE ! $320,000. includes all fees, GST,sod, tree and legal fees. Call LLOYD FIDDLER 403-391-9294

EDMONTON 780-430-9359

CALGARY 403-263-7207

LEDUC 780-980-9294

GRANDE PRAIRIE 780-539-9939

BRANDON 204-728-9303

517802D2

1-888-430-9359

SASKATOON 306-242-6622

5050

Trucks

5180

Auto Wreckers

5190

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

Car/Truck Rental

5210

2012 CRUZ sedan, 4 dr., 1.46 litre turbo charged, 6 spd. trans., standard, 37,000 km, $15,900. 403-845-3299

BURNABY 604-434-2188

PUBLIC NOTICES

Public Notices

6010

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of

NANCY MAVIS MOODY

who died on November 20, 2014. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by April 6, 2015 with: Andrew J. Luft at Johnston Ming Manning LLP Barristers and Solicitors 4th Floor, 4943 - 50 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 1Y1 and provide details of your claim. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

GLENN DALE CURRY who died on January 15, 2014. If you. have a claim against this estate, you must Àle your claim by April 5, 2015 with LEE INGLIS ALBRECHT at 4801 - 49 Street, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 1T8 and provide details of your claim.

If you do not Àle by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard RISER HOMES, to any claim you may Beautiful 2 story with have. amazing master ensuite, 3 bdrms. 2 1/2 baths, hardwood/tile, Many upgrades: legal fees, GST, sod, tree and appls. All for the price of $389,000. A must see! Call LLOYD FIDDLER Classified. It’s the 403-391-9294

Buy it.

Townhouses

4040

OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN. 1-5 639 OAK ST. Springbrook 403-588-2550

4090

Manufactured Homes

Businesses For Sale

7018 Johnstone Drive, Red Deer

www.pumpsandpressure.com

403-347-9770

2006 JEEP Liberty 4x4. Awesome for winter & summer. $6000. obo 403-340-8447

Estate of

PRIVATE sale with quick possession. Affordable 1100 sq. ft. 2 bdrm. 1 bath w/addition, open concept living, Àreplace, laminate throughout, 5 appls. incld. 20 x 10 det. shed, reno’d recently, bath, entrance and covered deck, privacy fence w/large yard on rented lot in south RD. $50,000 obo To view call 403-755-4649

GREAT SELECTION AND SERVICE! • Exhaust Fans • HVAC Motors

5040

SUV's

NOTICE to Creditors and Claimants

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

Can’t Find What You’re Looking For?

TRY US!

5030

Tires, Parts

HELPING HANDS

SNOW shoveling/dump runs/ odd jobs 403-885-5333

5000-5300

MOBILE ofÀce trailer 240 Acces. rent by day/month, c/w toilet, satellite dish, TV, Stereo, 18K Signature Series fridge. Call B & L Enterprise Reese 5th wheel hitch 403-346-6106 $650 403-350-4206

VII MASSAGE MOVING? Boxes? Appls. #7,7464 Gaetz Ave. removal. 403-986-1315 Pampering at its BEST! Painters/ 403-986-6686 Decorators Come in and see why we are the talk JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. of the town. Free Est. 403-872-8888 Condos/

HANDYMAN Will do carpentry, drywall, painting, all household repairs in Red Deer. 403-392-0963

CLASSIFICATIONS

2003 DODGE Dakota crew cab. 403-318-3040

Call Classifieds 403-309-3300 MASSAGE ABOVE ALL WALK-INS WELCOME 4709 Gaetz Ave. 346-1161

wegot

wheels

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

CLASSIFICATIONS

1200

Attn: Builders Blackfalds. Duplex lots available. For information call 403-304-5555

3200

Misc. For Rent

GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm. apartments, avail. immed, rent $875 403-596-6000

wegotservices

Handyman Services

4160

Lots For Sale

3090

3020

BENTLEY near new 4 bdrm. 3 bath 1/2 duplex. garage 403-341-9974

3060

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Ex-crewmember of battleship says he recognizes photos of wreckage TOKYO — A former crewmember on a Japanese battleship that sank during World War II said Thursday he recognized photos of wreckage discovered this week off the Philippines by a team led by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. Shizuhiko Haraguchi served as a gunnery officer on the Musashi, one of the largest battleships in history, when it was being fitted in Japan before it departed for the Pacific in 1943. He said he recognized underwater photos taken by Allen’s team of a large gun turret and a catapult system used to launch planes. “I recognized that main turret, which I was assigned to,” Haraguchi, 93, said in a telephone interview from his home in Nagasaki in southern Japan where the ship was built, fitted and tested. “I felt very nostalgic when I saw that.” The Musashi had nine 46-centimetre (18-inch) guns, which were each 20 metres (66 feet) long, he said. Haraguchi said other details released by Allen convinced him that the wreckage was that of the Musashi. He said a round base shown in a photo of the bow was where a chrysanthemum decoration used to be, an Imperial seal that only battleships were allowed to carry. Allen said his team found the battleship at a depth of 1 kilometre (3,280 feet) in the Sibuyan Sea using an autonomous underwater vehicle following more than eight years of study. Allen called the Musashi an “engineering marvel” and said he was honoured to have found a key ship in naval history.

Harrison Ford crashlands small plane on Los Angeles golf course LOS ANGELES — Harrison Ford crash-landed his vintage airplane at a Los Angeles golf course Thursday, an official said. He suffered moderate injuries and was taken to a hospital. The actor’s single-engine plane went down at about 2:30 p.m. in LA’s Venice area, authorities said. The pilot was breathing and conscious when he was taken to a hospital, where he was listed in fair to moderate condition, Los Angeles fire officials said. Fire officials would not confirm the pilot’s identity. However, an official familiar with the crash said it was Ford. The official spoke only condition of anonymity because of privacy restrictions. The 72-year-old “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones” actor is an aviation enthusiast who often flies out of the Santa Monica Airport. Penmar Golf Course, where the crash happened, is just west of a runway there. The plane appeared to be a World War II-era vintage training plane. It was mostly intact after the wreck, and Ford was the only person aboard. Nobody on the ground was hurt, but people rushed the scene and started helping Ford. Jeff Kuprycz was golfing when he saw the plane taking off. “Immediately you could see the engine started to sputter and just cut out, and he banked sharply to the left,” he said. “He ended up crashing around the eighth hole.” Kuprycz said the plane was about 200 feet overhead when it plunged to the ground. “There was no explosion or anything. It just sounded like a car hitting the ground or a tree or something. Like that one little bang, and that was it,” Kuprycz said.

Dog shot and tied to railroad tracks in good spirits after rescue TAMPA, Fla. — A dog that was tied to railroad tracks and shot was expected to survive Thursday after being found by police. Tampa Police received three calls about 5:23 p.m. Wednesday from people reporting hearing gunshots. When they heard a dog whimpering while canvassing the neighbourhood, they followed the sound to nearby train tracks. They found the mixed-breed female dog, about a year or two old, fastened to the tracks with a belt, suffering from bullet wounds in its neck and right shoulder. They alerted the train operator to halt any oncoming traffic as they got the dog off the track, then rushed her to a veterinarian. Bullet fragments were found throughout the dog’s body and could lead to the amputation of her right front leg, where multiple fragments were found. The dog was in stable condition Thursday, and the surgery was possible overnight or Friday. “She’s doing well. She’s eating, she’s drinking, she’s in good spirits,” said Mike Lord, a veterinary nurse who was caring for the dog. The officers named the dog Cabela.

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U.S. envoy knifed in Seoul OFFICIALS INVESTIGATE SUSPECT’S OFFICES BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — The U.S. ambassador to South Korea struggled with pain as he recovered Friday from a knife attack, while police searched the offices of the anti-U.S. activist who they say slashed the envoy while screaming demands for Korean reunification. The attack Thursday on Mark Lippert, which prompted rival North Korea to gloat about “knife slashes of justice,” left deep gashes and damaged tendons and nerves. It also raised questions about security in a city normally seen as ultra-safe, despite regular threats of war from Pyongyang. While an extreme example, the attack is the latest act of political violence in a deeply divided country where some protesters portray their causes as matters of life and death. Lippert, 42, was recovering well but still complaining of pain in the wound on his left wrist and a finger where doctors repaired nerve damage, Severance Hospital official Yoon Do-Heum said in televised briefing. Doctors will remove the 80 stiches on Lippert’s face on Monday or Tuesday and expect him to be out of the hospital by Tuesday or Wednesday. Hospital officials say he may experience sensory problems in his left hand for several months. Police, meanwhile, searched the offices of the suspect, Kim Ki-jong, 55, for documents and computer files as they investigated how the attack was planned and whether others were involved. Police plan to soon request a warrant for Kim’s formal arrest, and potential charges include attempted murder, assaulting a foreign envoy, obstruction and violating a controversial South Korean law that bars praise or assistance of North Korea, Jongno district police chief Yun Myung-sung told reporters. Police are investigating Kim’s past travels to North Korea — seven times between 1999 and 2007 — during a previous era of inter-Korean co-operation, when Seoul was ruled by a liberal government. Kim attempted to build a memorial altar for former North Korean leader Kim Jong Il after his death in December 2011, police said. Kim, who has a long history of antiU.S. protests, said he acted alone in the attack on Lippert. He told police it was meant as a protest of annual U.S.-South Korean military drills that

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South Korean protesters burn North Korean flags and a photo of a suspect of slashing U.S. Ambassador Mark Lippert, during a rally denouncing the attack and demanding the alliance between South Korea and the United States, in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday. Lippert was in stable condition after a man screaming demands for a unified North and South Korea slashed him on the face and wrist with a knife, South Korean police and U.S. officials said Thursday. The letters read ‘Strengthen South Korea-U.S. alliance.’ started Monday — exercises that the North has long maintained are preparations for an invasion. Kim said the drills, which Seoul and Washington say are purely defensive, ruined efforts for reconciliation between the Koreas, according to police officials. While most South Koreans look at the U.S. presence favourably, America infuriates some leftists because of its role in Korea’s turbulent modern history.

Washington, which backed the South during the 1950-53 Korean War against the communist North, still stations 28,500 troops here, and anti-U.S. activists see the annual military drills with Seoul as a major obstacle to their goal of a unified Korea. “South and North Korea should be reunified,” Kim shouted as he slashed Lippert with a 25-centimetre (10-inch) knife, police and witnesses said. Kim is well-known among police and

activists as one of a hard-core group of protesters willing to use violence to highlight their causes. Police didn’t consider the possibility that Kim, who has ties to the Korean Council for Reconciliation and Cooperation, which hosted the breakfast meeting where Lippert was attacked, would show up for the event, according to a Seoul police official who didn’t want to be named, citing office rules.

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Liberia releases last Ebola patient BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MONROVIA, Liberia — Liberia released its last Ebola patient, a 58-year old teacher, from a treatment centre on Thursday, beginning its countdown to being declared Ebola free. “I am one of the happiest human beings today on earth because it was not easy going through this situation and coming out alive,” Beatrice Yardolo said after her release. As she walked out of the clinic, wearing a bright yellow shirt, hospital cap and a beaming smile, Yardolo kept thanking God and the health workers at the centre. Yardolo said she had been admitted to the Chinese-run Ebola treatment centre in the Paynesville district of Monrovia on Feb. 18. A mother of five, she is originally from the northeastern county of Nimba near the borders with Guinea and Ivory Coast, but lives in Monrovia. The St. Paul’s Bridge community where she resides and works had become the last “hotspot” for Ebola cases in Monrovia, according to Tolbert Nyenswah, Assistant Health Minister and head of the country’s Ebola response. Yardolo’s release brings Liberia

hope after about a year of battling the deadly Ebola virus, which killed more than 4,100 people in the country. There are no other confirmed cases of Ebola in the country, and as such Liberia can begin to count up to 42 days to be declared Ebola free in keeping with WHO protocols, Nyenswah said Wednesday. He challenged all Liberians to commit themselves to achieving “zero Ebola infections” by rigidly abiding by the anti-Ebola regulations. Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has said no country can be declared Ebola free until all the other countries have no cases. Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea have been hardest hit in the yearlong Ebola outbreak, which is estimated to have left more than 9,800 people dead. “This is an encouraging sign for Liberia. However, there is no room for complacency as the number of new Ebola cases in the region has risen this week,” said Vickie Hawkins, director of Medecins Sans Frontieres UK. “People move easily over the porous borders that separate Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, so until 42 days pass without a new case in any of the three worst affected countries we need to remain vigilant.”

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In this image provided by passenger Larry Donnell, a New York Giants NFL football player, passengers are evacuated after a Delta plane skidded off the runway at LaGuardia Airport during a snowstorm, Thursday, in New York. Delta Flight 1086, carrying 125 passengers and five crew members, veered off the runway at around 11:10 a.m., authorities said. Six people suffered non-lifethreatening injuries, said Joe Pentangelo, a spokesman for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which runs the airport.

NEW YORK — A plane from Atlanta skidded off a runway at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport while landing during a snowstorm Thursday, crashing through a chain-link fence and coming to rest with its nose perilously close to the edge of an icy bay. Photos showed the nose of the plane resting on a berm that separates the runway from Flushing Bay. Passengers saddled with bags and bundled up in heavy coats and scarves slid down an inflated chute to safety on the snowy pavement. Delta Flight 1086, carrying 125 passengers and five crew members, veered off the runway at around 11:10 a.m., authorities said. Six people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, said Joe Pentangelo, a spokesman for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which runs the airport. Images show the plane resting in snow. Passengers trudged through the

snow in an orderly line after climbing off the plane. Among them was New York Giants tight end Larry Donnell, who said he felt blessed to be safe after the scary landing. “We were all shocked and alarmed when the plane started to skid, but most importantly, as far as I know, all of the passengers and flight crew were able to exit the plane safely,” Donnell said in an email. Michael J. Moritz Jr., a Broadway producer, said he was commenting on the heavy snow on the runway when he saw the plane come in for a landing. “Landing looked normal, didn’t look abnormally rough at all,” Moritz wrote in an email. “Once on the ground, the plane lost control very quickly, visibility was low.” Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines said passengers were bused to a terminal and it is working with authorities to figure out what caused the crash. Pentangelo said the plane is apparently leaking fuel.

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BOSTON — With Dzhokhar Tsarnaev seated at the defence table no more than 15 feet away Thursday, the father of an 8-year-old boy killed in the Boston Marathon bombing described the moment when he looked down at his son’s pale, torn body and realized he wouldn’t make it. “I saw a little boy who had his body severely damaged by an explosion,” Bill Richard told the jury, “and I just knew from what I saw that there was no chance, the colour of his skin, and so on.” Martin Richard was one of three people killed in the bombing near the finish line of the race on April 15, 2013. The boy’s younger sister, 6-year-old Jane, had a leg blown off, while their older brother, Henry, suffered minor injuries. Their father, testifying at Tsarnaev’s federal death penalty trial, spoke in a slow, halting voice but remained largely composed as he described the chaos and confusion. He said he scooped Jane up in one arm and took Henry in the other and “tried to shield both of their eyes” from the carnage around them as he took them away. Richard took the stand as federal prosecutors continued trying to drive home the consequences of the attack in such heartbreaking detail that Tsarnaev’s lawyers objected — and were overruled. Tsarnaev, 21, showed no reaction to the testimony and appeared to look straight ahead, not making eye contact with Richard, who sat off to the side in the witness box. Some of the women on the jury appeared to wince at times during his testimony. Spectators in the courtroom could be heard crying quietly, including Rebekah Gregory, who lost a leg in the bombing. As Richard testified, the jury watched a video of the father rushing to help his children and a grievously wounded Jane struggling to get up, only to fall down. A prosecutor showed Richard a photo and circled a face — a young man in a white baseball cap worn backward— who could be seen just a few feet behind Jane and Martin as the youngsters stood on a metal barricade, watching the race. It was Tsarnaev, shortly before the two pressure-cooker bombs went off. Richard said he himself suffered shrapnel injuries, burns on his legs and two perforated eardrums. His wife, Denise, was blinded in one eye and had

other injuries. Earlier Thursday, Roseann Sdoia testified that she saw two flashes of white light at her feet near the finish line, looked down, and for a split second thought to herself: I’m wearing strappy sandals. She quickly realized she was looking at her foot dangling from her mangled leg. “Someone came running over to me and told me I had to get out of there. I told them I couldn’t get up. I didn’t have a leg,” a sobbing Sdoia told the jury. She walked to the witness stand on an artificial leg, plainly visible below the hemline of her skirt. Sdoia, who was at the race as a spectator, said she saw wounded people all around her, including someone covered with soot, dazed and “walking around like a zombie.” “It was almost like I was starring in a horror movie, as everybody else was around me,” she said. Prosecutors also showed the jury a grisly photo of her shredded leg. Tsarnaev’s lawyer has admitted the former college student took part in the bombings. But in a bid to save Tsarnaev from a death sentence, she argued that he was influenced by his older brother, Tamerlan, who was killed in a getaway attempt days after the bombing. Also Thursday, Jeff Bauman — who lost both legs in the attack and was photographed being wheeled away that day in one of the most widely seen images of the tragedy — testified that he locked eyes with one of the bombers shortly before the twin blasts. “He was alone. He wasn’t watching the race,” said Bauman, who walked slowly into court on two prosthetic legs. “I looked at him, and he just kind of looked down at me. I just thought it was odd.” Later, from his hospital bed, Bauman remembered the man’s face clearly enough to give the FBI a description of someone authorities say turned out to be Tamerlan Tsarnaev. Before testimony began Thursday, Tsarnaev’s lawyers complained to the judge that the survivors’ testimony from the previous day went into too much detail about the effect on their lives. They said that kind of testimony should be reserved for the punishment phase of the trial. U.S. District Judge George O’Toole Jr. said the testimony did not go too far. The trial resumes Monday.

U.S. Justice Department finds racist law enforcement practices in Ferguson An attorney for Wilson, Neil Bruntrager, described the officer as “very happy” with the outcome. Ben Crump, the attorney for Brown’s parents, said the family was “extremely disappointed. This underscores the need for change and reform when there is continued use of excessive deadly force on people of colour by police officers.” Another lawyer for the parents on Thursday announced plans for a wrongful-death lawsuit against Wilson and the city of Ferguson. While the federal government declined to prosecute Wilson, it raised grave concerns about the operation of Ferguson’s police department and municipal court. Though about two-thirds of the city’s 21,000 residents are black, only four of 54 commissioned officers are African-American. That lack of diversity undermines community trust, the Justice Department’s report said. It also found Ferguson relies heavily on fines for petty offences, such as jaywalking, to raise revenue.

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Islamic State militants ‘bulldozed’ famed Nimrud archaeological site BAGHDAD — Islamic State militants “bulldozed” the renowned archaeological site of the ancient city of Nimrud in northern Iraq on Thursday using heavy military vehicles, the government said. A statement from Iraq’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities didn’t elaborate on the extent of the damage, saying only that the group continues to “defy the will of the world and the feelings of humanity” with this latest act, which came after an attack on the Mosul museum just days earlier. The destruction of the site of one of ancient Mesopotamia’s greatest cities recalled the Taliban’s annihilation of large Buddha statues in Afghanistan more than a dozen years ago, experts said. Nimrud was the second capital of Assyria, an ancient kingdom that began in about 900 B.C., partially in present-day Iraq, and became a great regional power. The city, which was destroyed in 612 B.C., is located on the Tigris River just south of Iraq’s second largest city, Mosul, which was captured by the Islamic State group in June. The late 1980s discovery of treasures in Nimrud’s royal tombs was one of the 20th century’s most significant archaeological finds. After Iraq was invaded in 2003, archaeologists were relieved when they were found hidden in the country’s central Bank — in a secret vault-inside-a-vault submerged in sewage water. The Islamic State extremists, who control a third of Iraq and Syria, have attacked other archaeological and religious sites, claiming that they promote apostasy. Earlier this week, a video emerged on militant websites showing Islamic State militants with sledgehammers destroying ancient artifacts at the Mosul museum, sparking global outrage. Last year, the militants destroyed the Mosque of the Prophet Younis — or Jonah — and the Mosque of the Prophet Jirjis, two revered ancient shrines in Mosul. They also threatened to destroy Mosul’s 850-year old Crooked Minaret, but residents surrounded the structure, preventing the militants from approaching.

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Dr. Daniel Drucker, an endocrinologist and senior scientist at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, is shown in a handout photo. Researchers are probing a link between bariatric surgery and higher colon cancer risk.

TORONTO — Bariatric surgery has been a boon to obese patients hoping to shed significant pounds or to treat weight-related diabetes, but the downside is an increased risk of developing colon cancer. Now researchers believe they may know why. The surgery significantly reduces the amount of food a person can eat by reconfiguring the digestive pathway. But by bypassing much of the stomach and small intestine, the food that is consumed isn’t completely broken down when it reaches the large intestine, or colon. And that appears to stimulate overproduction of a gut hormone that may spur the growth of polyps in the colon that have a propensity to become malignant, suggests Dr. Daniel Drucker, an endocrinologist at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. In studies in laboratory mice, a research team led by Drucker found the digestive hormone GLP-1 was “a pretty potent growth factor” for the intestine in the animals, as well as a catalyst for intestinal tumours in other lab mice specially bred to study colorectal cancer. “If we gave the mice more GLP-1, they got more tumours,” said Drucker, a senior scientist at the LunenfeldTanenbaum Research Institute. “If we took away the GLP-1 receptor from those mice, genetically, they got fewer tumours. So this gets us pretty convinced that we’re onto something.”

The concern about colon cancer made headlines in 2013 when a Swedish-U.K. study of more than 77,000 obese patients showed that those who had undergone bariatric surgery had a 60 per cent increased risk of developing the malignancy compared with the general population. Among people who had the surgery more than 10 years before the study’s conclusion, the number of cancer cases was 200 per cent higher than what was expected for the population as a whole; obese subjects who had not had the operation had a 26 per cent higher risk of colon cancer than the general population, but that figure remained stable over time. Since the risk of developing many other cancers fell with the weight-loss surgery, doctors were puzzled at the rise in colon cancer risk. While Drucker is quick to point out that mice aren’t humans, he said the animal studies go a long way in providing a biological explanation. “So if you say under what conditions might a human find themselves with increased levels of GLP-1 and the risk for intestinal tumour formation, probably the best delineated situation is the condition of bariatric surgery,” he said, explaining that patients have elevated levels of GLP-1, other digestive hormones and bile acids, which are all known to stimulate intestinal growth. Calling bariatric surgery the best available treatment for obesity and Type 2 diabetes, Drucker said eligible patients shouldn’t shy away from the operation but should ensure they have

regular screening for colon cancer afterward. “We’re very conservative. We don’t make clinical recommendations based on findings in mice,” he stressed. “But we would say that given the already available data that patients with bariatric surgery might have an increased risk of colon cancer and our new findings providing an explanation for why that might happen — have your colonoscopies.” That’s also the advice for those taking a class of drugs used for diabetes control that work by activating the GLP-1 receptor to increase insulin and decrease blood glucose. “It’s important to state that GLP1 doesn’t by itself ... cause intestinal tumours,” said Drucker. “But what we believe is that if you already have a propensity to form a tumour — so if you had an intestinal polyp, which is very common — then we believe that the growth of that polyp would be increased if the levels of GLP-1 were elevated.” While the research, published Tuesday in the journal Cell Metabolism, needs to be replicated by other researchers and confirmed in humans, he said patients should discuss the potential link between increased GLP-1 and colon cancer with their doctors. “No previous studies to date have linked long-term use of GLP-1-based drugs with increased rates of cancer; however, we think patients with a previous history, or increased risk, of colon cancer may not be ideally suited for these therapies.”

Good sleep patterns key as daylight time begins DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

As Canadians prepare to set their clocks ahead an hour this weekend for the start of daylight time, chronically sleep-deprived people could be hit hard by the change. “If you’re getting five to six hours of sleep regularly as an adult instead of what’s recommended — the seven to eight hours — then you’re going to suffer a bit more when you have one less hour of sleep than you would if someone who has more regular sleep scheduling,” said Dr. Reshma Amin, a pediatric respirologist and sleep physician at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. The timing in the brain is also affected by the transition, said Dr. Charles Samuels, medical director of the Centre for Sleep and Human Performance in Calgary. “Not only do we lose an hour of sleep on that Saturday-to-Sunday transition, but when you wake up at 7 a.m. if that’s your wake-up time, it is really in your brain 6 a.m., so there are two reasons for your brain to be tired in

the morning. “While we would generally say a one-hour displacement really isn’t a big deal and it’s easy to overcome, it’s that one weekend of the time change and the Monday morning seems to be where the biggest impact is.” Teens are also often affected by the “spring forward” time change. Through puberty, some develop what’s described as a delayed sleep phase, meaning they become night owls. Added to that, they have to get up earlier from the brain’s perspective, making them feel really tired, Samuels explained. It’s more effective for teens to include naps in their routine as opposed to long sleeps which are counterproductive, he said. For children who are a little more reliant on routine and sleep, Amin recommends a gradual shift in bedtime and wake-up time for a few days ahead of the time change. So if you typically go to bed at 11

o’clock, roll the clock back in 15-minute intervals each night until you’ve totalled the time equivalent to what will be lost. “It’s going to be easier for you to make that switch from 11 to 10:45 than it is to go from 11 to 10,” said Amin. As well as getting more sleep leading up to the time change, Samuels said individuals shouldn’t try to stay up late during the weekend. “Everybody should just chill out and not party heavily, go to bed at a reasonable time because it’s a cumulative effect. It’s very hard to recover that sleep debt once you add to it.” Once adjusted to the time change, it’s important to stick to slumber routines, said Jennifer Garden, founder of Sleepdreams, a Vancouver-based company specializing in sleep consultations for children. Key is good sleep hygiene, which includes creating an environment con-

ducive to shut-eye — like resting in a cool, dark room. “When you’re falling asleep, there’s a bunch of physiological changes that happen in order to get you off to sleep,” said Garden. “The first one is your body temperature cools. And so if your room is too hot, it can’t get down to the temperature it needs in order to fall asleep properly.” Garden said the optimal condition for sleep is from 16 to 19 C. The idea is to stay two to three degrees cooler than what most people consider to be room temperature. Parents should also limit screen time for kids, and ensure it’s at least two to three hours away from bedtime. “The bright blue and white light that’s emitted from screens — it can be a small as an iPod — but that light cues your brain (that) it’s not time to sleep.”

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