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LACOMBE FIRE

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Gawkers frustrate emergency crews

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF A family of four and an elderly couple were left homeless when a $2-million blaze levelled two homes in Lacombe on Sunday. No one was injured in the fire that started shortly before 5 p.m. and spread quickly through one home before leaping to a neighbouring house on Elisa Close in Lacombe’s Elizabeth Park neighbourhood. More than 50 volunteer firefighters from Lacombe, Blackfalds and Bentley responded to the blaze. It was put out in about an hour but firefighters remained on scene until the early hours of Monday morning. It was a hectic afternoon for Lacombe’s volunteers, who were out fighting a rural grass fire that had burned some structures and was threatening a home when they got the call about the city fire. Clive volunteer firefighters also responded to that incident. By the time Lacombe firefighters

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The owners of three homes destroyed or damaged by fire survey the damage to their properties Monday afternoon. A fire Sunday afternoon consumed two homes in Lacombe leaving two others damaged. arrived at the city fire at 5:27 p.m., both houses were burning hard and homes on either side were threatened. Three vehicles sitting out front of the homes were also destroyed. Fire Chief Ed vanDelden said their

focus was on preventing the fire that was driven by a strong easterly winds from spreading further.

Before Lacombe’s firefighters could even begin to battle a huge blaze that destroyed two homes on Sunday, they had to fight their way through the sightseers. Scores of smartphone-toting spectators descended on the Elizabeth Park neighbourhood, clogging access roads and forcing local police to call in reinforcements to bring order to the streets. Lacombe Police Service Chief Steve Murray made no attempt on Monday to hide his frustration with the scene his officers, sheriffs and Mounties had to contend with late Sunday afternoon. Responding police officers’ first job is to evacuate people to safety, keep others from putting themselves in harm’s way, and ensure emergency services can get to the scene unimpeded. That proved unnecessarily challenging. “It was ridiculous. Literally, within minutes it was so plugged up in there,” said Murray. “We had actual fire trucks hung up in traffic that couldn’t get through.”

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Modest property tax increase expected BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Red Deer residents can expect a modest increase to their total property tax bills in 2015 despite a belt-tightening economy. Council gave first reading to a property tax bylaw that sets the municipal tax rate as 3.75 per cent when combined with Alberta Education and Piper Creek Foundation requisitions on Monday. On an average home assessed at $325,000 in 2015, the owner would pay $2,703 in taxes compared to $2,606 in 2014 or $97 more annually. Council also adopted an updated $327.2 million operating budget. In January, council adopted an interim budget with plans to revisit it

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RED DEER CITY COUNCIL after the provincial budget was tabled. Mayor Tara Veer said since the interim operating budget was adopted there has been substantial changes in the local economy. Last spring council began grappling with an estimated 4.31 per cent increase and eventually landed with a 3.73 per cent tax increase on the municipal side for residential, non-residential and multi-family properties. Veer said council made reasonable progress in arriving at a number that would move the community forward in a way that was respectful to the local economy. Council heard the impacts of the provincial budget on the city’s books. Dean Krejci, the city’s chief finan-

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cial officer, said because the province eliminated some social housing grants, the city lost $190,000 in revenue. The city will have to pay roughly $105,000 more for fleet operations due to the increase in fuel surtaxes. Land title search fees also went up, putting the city on the hook for an estimated $24,000 more. However, the city will receive $670,941 in Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) funding, $311,941 more than recognized in the operating budget. He said this ultimately offset the provincial budget impacts. Krejci said the changes amounted to about $7,059 after factoring in the boost to MSI funding. Veer said the city would likely have

been in a position that called for adding to the tax levy had it not been for the MSI allocation. City Manager Craig Curtis said there is no indication from the province that MSI funding will be available for municipalities beyond 2015/2016. Curtis said the city will be in the same position next year wondering what will happen with the grants. Overall in 2015, the city will collect $161.9 million in tax revenue, of which $119.8 million going to municipal services and programs and $41.8 million for Alberta Education and $167,000 for the Piper Creek Foundation. For multi-family property the tax rate comes in at 3.23 per cent, and 3.41 for non-residential property when combined with the provincial requisitions.

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Duffy had pictures framed at Senate expense Sen. Mike Duffy apparently billed the taxpayer to print and mount photos of his family, court heard on Monday. Story on PAGE A5

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City of Red Deer employee Cindy Adekat, left, assists (from left to right) Jan and Dennis Roszell, Mary MacFarlan, and Joseph Stephan and his father Jason sign up for the Green Deer Campaign at Parkland Mall on Monday. The annual campaign to turn Red Deer a little greener kick off at the mall with a BBQ and volunteers got the chance to sign up for and collect garbage bags and gloves to package any litter they collect. Anyone interested in joining the two month campaign can visit www.reddeer.ca/greendeer for more information.

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FIRE: Only casualty was the family dog The side of a home to the east was badly charred but the house was saved. Deborah McKinstry lives on the west side and her vinyl siding and eaves were melted but her home was otherwise unscathed. McKinstry and daughter Danica had just returned home from a dance competition in Red Deer when they saw flames coming from the garage of the house next door where a couple and their two teen girls live. “We saw the flames in there. The garage door was open,” said McKinstry, who said the homeowners were away at the time. Danica phoned the fire department and the two fled to safety. “We just grabbed our dog and left.” McKinstry said she and her daughter watched from afar as the fire quickly spread, whipped up by high winds. When the fire was out, there was nothing left of the two homes but charred debris-filled basements. One of the vehicles destroyed, a Nissan Rogue SUV, had been purchased only a week before, she said. The elderly man whose home was lost told McKinstry that a family Bible passed down from a grandfather was the most treasured possession lost. A relative of the family whose house was the source of the fire lives on the same close and also saw what happened. “We heard noises and there were flames,” said the woman, who did not want to give her name. Some of that noise was the “pop, pop, pop” of exploding ammunition from the home where the owner had a large gun collection. She and her fiance’s thoughts immediately went to the family who have two teenage girls and who, fortunately, were not at home at the time. “It was just very devastating to watch it go up in flames. We all felt so helpless because we couldn’t do anything.” The family are devastated but grateful that no one was hurt. The only casualty was the family dog, which died in the blaze. McKinstry praised volunteer firefighters for their efforts but wonders if it’s time for a full-time fire department in the small but fast-growing city. “We need a permanent fire department, not just volunteers.” It’s the second major house fire in Lacombe in eight months. Last July, three homes in Henner’s

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OTTAWA — Canada appears set to join a U.S.-led training mission to shore up the capabilities of the battered and bloodied Ukrainian military. A defence source says the Harper government is expected to announce the deployment of training troops — possibly over 100. Most of them are expected to be housed at an existing NATO training centre located in Yavoriv, in the western portion of the embattled European country, near the Polish border. The troops will join American and British soldiers, likely in mid-May. Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Defence Minister Jason Kenney are expected to announce the long-anticipated move Tuesday at National Defence headquarters. It is anticipated the Canadians will offer Ukrainian troops their expertise in countering mines and improvised explosives devices, skills painfully learned during the five-year combat mission in Kandahar. The new mission could also involve instruction on logistics and military policing, something former defence minister Rob Nicholson hinted at last winter when military planners visited the country to determine how best to help. How long the training mission will last is unclear. The Canadians will be far from where Ukrainian troops are battling pro-Russian separatists in the east. Kenney dropped a broad hint in February that the government was open to joining the international initiative.

COUNCIL: Budget review in August A mid-year budget review is scheduled for August. Final readings of the tax rate bylaw are slated for April 27. Property tax notices will be sent out on May 27 and taxes will be due on June 30. Photo by PAUL COWLEY/ADVOCATE staff

Point were destroyed in a $3-million blaze. VanDelden said Sunday’s fire was challenging because of the amount of time it took to get to the scene from Joffre and the gusting conditions they faced when they arrived. Adding to the danger was the location of natural gas lines between the homes. Gas meters had quickly burned off and natural gas continued to flare until utility crews could dig down to the lines and shut off the flow. Firefighters were aware of the ammunition in one of the homes and took precautions. VanDelden said it didn’t hinder their ability to fight the fire because they did not go into the home. Meanwhile, a community fundraising effort has already begun for the homeless families and can be reached at http://www.gofundme.com/rquc68g pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

GAWKERS: Stay away Given the location of the fire on Elisa Close, police should have only had to close off two routes in. But there were so many people arriving and trying to find back ways in, 14 police officers and sheriffs had to block off eight local streets. Some drivers would lie that they lived in the area to get past traffic points, only to turn around and drive out again minutes later when they couldn’t get close enough to the flames. There was a safety issue as well. One of the homes contained ammunition and spectators needed to be kept back for fear of exploding ammunition. At one point, a 20-pound propane tank was sent soaring 120 metres as gawkers watched. Murray wants people to consider others before they feel the urge to satisfy their curiosity or find

In other council news: zCoun. Buck Buchanan will take an unpaid leave of absence to make a run for provincial office. As required under the Municipal Government Act, council approved his leave. Last week Buchanan declared he will run as a Wildrose candidate in Red Deer North in the upcoming general election after failing to get the PC nod on March 21. The third-term councillor is excused from his council duties up to and including May 5. zRed Deer Airport will receive $235,000, a $50,000 boost in operating grants each year in its three-year contract with the city. A one-time maintenance grant of $125,000 was also approved. Council reasoned the boost to the funding was money well spent and in the best interests of the city. Coun. Lawrence Lee said the airport is an economic driver for the region. He said this was highlighted in the city’s successful bid to host the Canada Winter Games in 2019. The money will allow the airport to meet its 2015 maintenance requirements and hire more staff to reduce overtime hours. The airport recently completed its master plan which identified a number of maintenance needs that require immediate attendance. The additional city funds are subject to matching funds from Red Deer County. The three-year contract will be revisited in 2018. z More changes are coming to Taylor Drive. Council approved disposition of city-owned land at 4924 Taylor Drive and rezoning to Direct Control District 21 from P1 (Parks and Recreation District). The change will allow for a new road and intersection along the south side of Carnival Cinemas as envisioned in the Riverlands Area Redevelopment Plan. Councillors Frank Wong and Tanya Handley voted against the change. Handley said she doesn’t feel the location is a good spot for another intersection. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

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‘We will not make the mistakes of the past’ PRENTICE SAYS ALBERTANS UNHAPPY WITH PC PARTY AND FORMER GOVERNMENTS CALGARY — Progressive Conservative Leader Jim Prentice acknowledged Monday the level of public anger being directed at his party. “Albertans have not been happy with their government,” the incumbent premier told about 200 supporters in Calgary. “They have not been happy with a PC party that lost sight of the values of Albertans. That is what Albertans saw and that is what I saw too. “We will not make the mistakes of the past.” Prentice is attempting to extend the PC party’s four-decade dynasty, having

just brought down a budget that increases taxes and runs a record $5-billion deficit. He has spent the first week of the election campaign touting the spending plan, while challenging the opposition parties to provide more details on how they would deal with low oil prices. Prentice on Monday reiterated his party’s belief that the infrastructure plan will protect Alberta jobs and invest in services and infrastructure. But he warned there are tough times ahead. “We’ve been open with Albertans in talking about the challenges that we face, about how we’re going to spend

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EDMONTON — Premier Jim Prentice says there will not be a provincial sales tax as long as he is the leader of Alberta. Prentice says Albertans have told him they don’t want the tax and he agrees with them. Alberta is the only province without such a levy, but Prentice said earlier this year he would consider it if there were widespread support. Opposition leaders, however, say Albertans need to be careful about promises from Prentice. They have all noted that he also promised to follow Alberta’s fixed election law, only to drop the writ a year early. Prentice says his budget sets a 10-year financial path for Alberta and he needs a mandate to implement it.

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Liberal Leader Swann pitches full-day kindergarten, more care spaces for kids EDMONTON — Alberta Liberal Leader David Swann says the province needs to do more for children. Swann says his team will fight during this provincial election for a number of initiatives, including more money for child-care spaces and fullday kindergarten. Swann says Liberals will also push for the creation of a program that mandates parents be told of the risks of not vaccinating their children. He says a Liberal government would also require the teaching of the concept of consent in the sexual education portion of the education curriculum. Swann says the price of not implementing these proposals would cost Albertans far more in the long run. The Alberta Liberals, with just 31 candidates, have already admitted they are not aiming to form majority government in the next election, which will see voters go to the polls on May 5.

EDMONTON — Alberta’s Wildrose party says Premier Jim Prentice needs to come clean on a contract for the publicly owned Kananaskis Country Golf Course. The party says in a news release that the contract to repair the flood-damaged course needs to be made public because of questions surrounding it. The deal, signed last July, has seen more than $5 million being paid to a private operator to cover expenses and losses after the 36-hole course was damaged by extensive flooding. The operator, KanAlta Golf Management Ltd., is a donor to the governing Progressive TELUS Conservatives. OPTIK TV When the deal made headlines last month, Prentice ordered a stop to all payments ahead of an independent review. Prentice says it’s not appropriate for the province to be in — quote

called for the creation of a commission to deliver incentives to have more oil refined in Alberta rather than shipped abroad for processing. Prentice once again challenged his opponents to offer more to the voter than “bare bones” ideas. “I say to Albertans that while our plan is clear you need to ask others what they are proposing to build and what they are proposing to cut from the needs that we have identified,” he said. “They need to be clear and they need to be transparent with Albertans.”

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public dollars. I’m clear. It is not everything for everybody,” he said. “There are items on the wish list that we cannot afford under the circumstances we are currently in because tough times require decisive leadership.” Prentice’s chief rival to the right, the Wildrose party, is campaigning on a plan to cut thousands of government management jobs and to delay infrastructure spending to attack the deficit without increasing taxes. On the left, the NDP has blasted the budget as raising taxes for everyday Albertans while leaving the corporate tax rate alone. NDP Leader Rachel Notley has

MEDICINE HAT — A 50-year-old man alleges NDP candidate Jason Soklofske assaulted him in a dispute over entry to an apartment building. Myron Andersen of Irvine says he went to a condo unit to visit his mother on Saturday and encountered Soklofske outside the building. Andersen says Soklofske asked him several times to let him in the building, but Andersen said no. When Andersen opened the door to go into the main part of the building, which is accessible by a buzzer system,

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A ‘world class’ oil mess This country just received a bracing environmental wakeup call. It has led to understandable anger on our West Coast, some very blunt political finger pointing and has shone a light on federal cutbacks, which critics believe endanger some of the most pristine waters and TIM parkland in HARPER Canada. As this week starts, the cleanup of Vancouver’s English Bay continues. The political battle and the federal Conservatives’ efforts to contain damage to its West Coast political brand is fully engaged. When almost 3,000 litres of bunker fuel leaked from the cargo ship Marathassa last week off English Bay, the response was botched. It’s easy to play the “what if” game, but in this case, the “what if” questions must be asked. Bunker fuel floats, the damage was contained, but oil slicks washing up on English Bay, Stanley Park and other jewels of one of the most gorgeous urban oases this country has to offer is unsettling. What if this was bitumen? What is clear is that Ottawa’s socalled “world class” spill response is anything but. British Columbia Premier Christy Clark boldly called out the federal Conservatives, calling their response unacceptable and saying the province would take over the primary response role if Ottawa can’t step up. She called Harper’s office to complain moments before she went before the cameras to voice her anger on Friday. It’s a sure bet that when federal politicians — as Industry Minister James Moore and Natural Resources Minister Greg Rickford did — start throwing out lines like “I won’t engage in speculation,” “it’s not helpful to finger point,” and “I think we should all concentrate on the cleanup,” there is culpability. Moore, the political minister for British Columbia, stressed the cleanup was quick and that the Cypriot tanker would bear the costs of the cleanup. He accused Clark and Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson of running to

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the cameras with “a half or quarter” of the information available in a bid to score political points. “Politicians piling on by spreading misinformation is unhelpful,’’ Moore said. But this much is true: The Conservatives closed the Kitsilano Coast Guard station. The city of Vancouver says it was not informed of the leak until 12 hours after it was detected, but the federal government disputes that. It took six hours for the Coast Guard to get booms in place in response to the leak, but a former commander of the closed station, Fred Moxey, told the Vancouver Sun the response would have been six minutes if the station was still open. The closed station was within hailing distance of this leak, something that should have been so easily contained, occurring in calm waters in an urban area. Roger Girouard, the assistant coast guard commissioner, said the Kitsilano station would not have made “one

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Get tough on criminals and do some good for society This is an open letter to Blaine Calkins, Wetaskiwin MP: I am sorry to say your government’s stand on crime is still falling way short of being a deterrent for criminals. Deliberate abuse of children needs to be stopped in a strong way. Hanging is good, and will send a message that you don’t use children to get even with a spouse. Wasting tax dollars on psychiatric studies, or any of that other bull doesn’t bring back life or undo the damage to the child. A child is a fresh start to life, and deserves love and protection from whoever is handiest at the times of need! When a person commits cold-blooded murder with an auto, with the excuse of drugs, booze, speed and stupidity, they should lose their life right along with the people they have killed! There’s no need for lengthy trials and crap when they’re caught on the scene with only them behind the wheel, just put them down right there! For our elected criminals who commit fraud on a big scale, you’re right, gone. That includes crimes that destroy public trust, investment scams, renovation scams and political scams. Deliberate misuse of tax dollars. There needs to be a drastic change in the way our prisons are run. When people do crime, they give up their rights. I know our do-gooders won’t like this, until they or their loved ones are the victim of it. Our do-gooders have interfered with home and school discipline until we have none. Now we have the results of that action! Children bullying and committing crimes at a very early age. We have teachers who were quick to support the move, now locking their staff room doors at noon hours, opening the door to more unacceptable behaviours. Bottom line, people need rules to be enforced. Our prisons have lost their light! They get drugs, girlfriends in private, and the best of a lot of things we at home do without. Three meals and lodging, just play the game. What to do? We have lots of forest, or did have,

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iota” of difference to the response and he said he will not accept Clark’s characterization of the response as “inadequate.’’ Conservatives also closed the Vancouver Environment Canada station of Environmental Emergencies and the Marine Mammal Contaminants Program within the department of fisheries and oceans. Conservatives also closed regional offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal, Dartmouth, N.S., and St. John’s. It has been replaced by a 1-800 number which rings in Gatineau, Que., and Montreal, says Green Party Leader Elizabeth May. “We’ve had some near misses, relatively minor events, that should serve as giant wakeup calls,” May said. This all plays out, of course, against opposition in British Columbia to the twinning of the Kinder Morgan pipeline which would take bitumen from Alberta to the port of Burnaby. It also reinforces fears of tanker traffic should the Northern Gateway pipeline ever get off the ground.

that are bad need of hands-on care if they are even going to recover. There’s opportunity there to give prisoners the chance to make a world of difference in the way they look at life. They can swing an axe instead of pump weights. Learn about plants, instead of smoke them and their brains. And, best of all, trees will grow instead of weeds. Oil and gas companies have already supplied roads and camps to use. Our prisoners can learn a day’s work doesn’t hurt them. Our do-gooders can go and work alongside them, earning their wages for a change, while guiding them to a better life. I tried more than once to give a released convict a chance, and a couple young offenders, and got burned each time, so I know what they’re doing isn’t working, but it’s costing a damn fortune. If they should fail in finding lost and runaways from the camps, we can always call in that tracker fellow who was on TV to find them. No worries there, that man can track a flea on a fly’s bum. Harley Coates Rimbey

Enough Conservative excess, it’s time Alberta made a change I guess I should be listing these items just before our next election but I truly hope that Albertans will have time to think about all of the flub-ups just before they get a chance to pick the party that is suitable for ruling our (once) prosperous province. ● “Albertans should take a look in the mirror.” Really? What an insult to Albertans who have worked hard to make this beautiful province grow. ● Seniors are in dire straits as it is, many having trouble making ends meet. ● Albertans have had to pay health premium for many years without any problems and our medical system wasn’t being taxed to the hilt with all the new arrivals. It sure would improve our waiting times both for emergencies and operations. ● “Inappropriate spending by the previous premiers.” If any working person had spent the company’s money that way, they would have been taken to task and would have paid the price. It’s only logical that the taxpayers’ money should be fully reimbursed.

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Tanker traffic could multiply off the B.C. coast under those plans. Clark has placed five conditions on approval of heavy oil traversing her province, including “world class” spill response, and late last week she vowed: “There will be no movement of heavy oil out of this port until we get world class spill response.” The Harper government’s fierce push back against images of oil-stained birds on a Vancouver beach is vital, because there is still no backup plan to its moribund pipeline strategy. It can tighten up rail safety and point to the relative safety of pipelines, but the environment was already set to play outsized importance in B.C. in this autumn’s federal election. Pipeline opponents were handed a legitimate “what if” moment and the government cannot dismiss this. The English Bay cleanup continues this week. The damage to Conservatives on the West Coast may be tougher to clean up. Tim Harper is a syndicated Toronto Star national affairs writer.

● As we have seen through our prime minister’s arrogance, we don’t need another premier doing the same thing. People are fed up with politicians who think they are above the law and hide the truth from the people who vote them into power and who spend our money. ● Alberta’s auditor general is the person who tracks where the money has gone. For what reason is the government not helping him (her) with the finances required to do their job? ● The slate is not clean. Premiers in the past had given us a surplus of billions of dollars and what is our standing now? And why? Not only a deficit but even to the point of borrowing to make payments. Where is the Heritage “rainy day” fund? Our banks would not tolerate any loan with conditions like that. ● Both our prime minister and our premier are getting better at escaping when the pot is boiling or the fire gets a little hot. It seems that they are experts at disappearing when they have opened their mouths a little too much. Obviously, they do not wish to answer any questions concerning said statements to reporters or to the public. The truth never hurt anyone and would probably give them a great deal more votes if they were more transparent about what goes on in the government’s daily happenings. ● Taking a five per cent pay cut by all government officials — wow! I’m sure that all the recent unemployed personnel would gladly take that same cut in their salary, as long as they still had a job instead of applying for EI. I’m also sure that our seniors’ pensions and benefits do not include a five per cent increase. We’re lucky to receive one per cent for inflation, but the cost of living in Alberta has risen so dramatically that one has trouble to cover both rent and power bills, not counting miscellaneous expenses that frequently arise. ● Talking about tightening our belts! Spending $100,000 for a television pep talk when he says money is tight! Give me a break! How about the politicians tightening their belts by paying all expenses from their huge salaries (i.e.: plane flights, meetings, conventions, conferences, vehicles, meals, residences . No perks and special privileges. You have a few weeks to think how this party has affected you and yours in the last 40 years. Make a difference — vote for a change! It’s time! Louise Paquin Eckville

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Cold-hearted avenger P.E.I. MAN KILLED TWO OTHERS AS PAY BACK FOR SISTER’S DEATH 45 YEARS AGO CHARLOTTETOWN — A Prince Edward Island man killed a father and son to avenge the death of his sister in 1970, court heard Monday as he was ordered to serve 35 years in prison before he can apply for parole. Alfred Guy Vuozzo was given an automatic life sentence after pleading guilty to first- and seconddegree murder in the shooting deaths of Brent McGuigan, 68, and his son Brendon McGuigan, 39. At Vuozzo’s sentencing hearing in provincial Supreme Court in Charlottetown, Crown lawyer John Diamond read an agreed statement of facts describing the motive behind the fatal shootings near Montague last summer.

Diamond said Brent McGuigan’s father was the driver of a vehicle involved in a collision that killed Vuozzo’s nine-year-old sister 45 years ago. The execution-style slayings last year of Brent and Brendon McGuigan were among the worst in the province’s history, Diamond said, adding that Vuozzo murdered the men knowing that they had no direct connection to the accident other than being related to the driver. Vuozzo, 46, has suffered from depression for years and on Aug. 20 he went to the McGuigan household where he shot the men multiple times with a handgun to seek retribution for his sister’s death, Diamond said. “It was revenge,” Diamond told the court. “He was a cold-hearted and calculated individual.” Before he was sentenced, Vuozzo addressed the

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OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada is set to rule Tuesday on a key part of the Conservative government’s tough-on-crime agenda. The high court will deliver its ruling in a pair of cases involving mandatory minimum sentences for gun crimes. The Ontario Court of Appeal struck down the law in 2013, calling it “cruel and unusual punishment,” so the provincial attorney general and its federal counterpart are appealing the ruling. The Appeal Court struck down both the three-year mandatory minimum for a first offence of possessing a loaded prohibited gun, as well as the five-year sentence for a second offence. The Ontario and federal governments are urging the Supreme Court to reverse that ruling, arguing the law does not breach the charter protection against cruel and unusual punishment. The new sentencing rules were

DND turns away U.S.-trained psychiatrist during mental health staff shortage OTTAWA — A former U.S. Air Force psychiatrist says he and other foreign-trained professionals could ease the shortage of mental health professionals in the Canadian military, but have been repeatedly turned down when they apply. Credentials are at the heart of the dispute. Dr. Arthur Keith, who immigrated to Canada in the 1990s, is licensed to practise in Ontario, but was rejected by the private company that handles some of the military’s medical care. He has filed a complaint of discrimination against the defence department and his case will be heard over the next five days, starting Monday in front of a Canadian Human Rights Commission tribunal in Toronto. Keith claims that the Canadian mili-

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Blue Jays’ bats go silent in home opener BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Rays 2 Blue Jays 1 TORONTO — The dancing, floating knuckleball that R.A. Dickey throws can handcuff the best hitters in baseball. When the pitch gets away from him, it can also be quite costly. Dickey issued a pair of bases-loaded walks in the fourth inning Monday night and that was enough for the Tampa Bay Rays to shade Toronto 2-1 and spoil the Blue Jays’ home opener before a sellout crowd at Rogers Centre. “I throw a knuckleball. Some would come out, they would move a ton. Some would come out, they would stay high,” Dickey said. “I lost my release point a little bit in the fourth. They really made me work. “They did a good job of laying off some really close pitches and I didn’t make the big pitch when I had to.” The Blue Jays couldn’t get much going against Tampa Bay starter Jake Odorizzi, who held Toronto to two hits and one earned run over eight innings. Brad Boxberger worked the ninth for his third save. “We ran into a guy tonight that we need to give our due to,” Dickey said. “He pitched a great game. He was throwing three pitches for strikes, very sharp, keeping guys off balance. It’s hard to run through our lineup like that at home. He was very, very good. So sometimes you just have to give credit to the other guy. “But we’ve got a lot of things to be upbeat about. Nobody’s going to hang their head.”

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher R.A. Dickey works against the Tampa Bay Rays during second inning AL home opener baseball action in Toronto on Monday. The game was the first in a four-game series between the American League East clubs. It’s part of a 10-game homestand for the Blue Jays (4-3), who won their first two series on the road. Odorizzi (2-0) gave up a pair of two-out walks in the opening inning. A wild pitch put both runners in scoring position but the right-hander caught Josh Donaldson looking to get out of it. In the third inning, the Rays (4-3) put runners on second and third after an infield single, walk and a balk. But Dickey (0-1) got cleanup hitter Evan Longoria to fly out to end the threat. Desmond Jennings and Allan Dykstra stroked back-to-back singles to open the fourth. Rene Rivera popped up and Dickey made Kevin Kiermaier wave at a knuckleball for a strikeout. Tim Beckham walked to load the bases and David DeJesus worked a full count. The towel-waving crowd of 48,414 tried to will Dickey to a third strike but he was well wide of the plate to give Tampa Bay its first run. The veteran right-hander walked in a second run by giving another free pass to Steven Souza Jr. Asdrubal Cabrera flew out to end the Tampa half of the inning.

Odorizzi, meanwhile, settled in after his shaky opening frame. The Blue Jays didn’t get a hit until Kevin Pillar’s two-out double in the fifth inning and Devon Travis lashed a single to drive in Toronto’s only run. Dickey allowed three hits and two earned runs over six innings. He had six strikeouts but walked five batters. Roberto Osuna worked two innings of relief for Toronto and Aaron Loup pitched the ninth. Jose Bautista walked to lead off the bottom of the ninth but was caught stealing after Edwin Encarnacion struck out. “That might have been as big a play as we’ve had so far this season,” said Rays manager Kevin Cash. “I just saw the highlight of (Rivera’s) throw. That was a bullet down there.” Donaldson hit a towering fly ball to the warning track to end the game, which took two hours 30 minutes to play. The Rays outhit the Blue Jays 3-2. The Blue Jays have lost four straight home openers for the first time in franchise history. Toronto fell to 26-13 in home openers, with a 16-10 mark at Rogers Centre.

McTavish says better Flames shift playoff pressure to firstdays ahead for Oilers round opponent, the Vancouver Canucks BY THE CANADIAN PRESS BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Edmonton Oilers general manager Craig MacTavish conceded he might be “losing credibility,” but he insisted a promising future lies ahead for the organization. The Oilers ended the 2014-15 season out of the playoffs for the ninth straight time, and MacTavish forecasted another year of rebuilding next year. But he said the foundation of the team is in a good place and that, eventually, patience will pay off. “We’ve added a lot more players over the last couple of years,” MacTavish said Monday. “I feel more comfortable with the foundation we have right now and we can build from this foundation. “I think the fans have seen and appreciate we can now make six or seven passes and still have the puck. I know I’m losing credibility, but I see a very entertaining, very impactful, very successful era of Oiler hockey on the horizon.” At the same time, he admitted the team is missing some critical pieces and said goaltending, defence and drafting were areas of concern. “I’m not going to sit here and say that we don’t,” he said. “We need an improvement in some pretty vital areas of our team’s performance, but I feel some of those pieces may be in the organization already, developing, and the other pieces are going to be up to the organization to bring in.” MacTavish said goaltending will be an area of “intense focus” and that he’s willing to part with draft picks if he can improve that area. But the Oilers defensive liabilities will also be closely looked at. “There’s no question to me, our collective defensive ability has to improve,” he said. “We’re last in goals against. A lot is always laid at the feet of the goaltending b& but it’s a much deeper problem than that. A lot of the conversation with our players have been revolving around a greater commitment to defence b& we’ll be focusing on that in terms of a personnel standpoint as well as a tactical standpoint.” MacTavish has only two unrestricted free agents to deal with this summer — forward Derek Roy and goaltender Viktor Fasth — while taking a hard look once again at his coaching staff. Dallas Eakins was fired and replaced by Todd Nelson after the team stumbled to a to 6-14-4 start. While the team improved its play under Nelson, MacTavish wasn’t ready to make a commitment Monday. “We will cast a net, but not a wide net and we may catch Todd in there,” he said. “There’s no downside to me taking time.” MacTavish said he’s confident the young core group of Oilers — Taylor Hall, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Jordan Eberle, Justin Schultz and Nail Yakupov — will provide the leadership needed now that the team has transitioned from an older group of players to a younger one. At the same time, however, he forecast next season to be another developing year, one in which he isn’t prepared to predict a playoff spot. “The team we’re trying to build will be a threeline team that can play offence, a very good dependable fourth line,” he said. “We’ve going to play puck possession style.” The Oilers announced earlier in the day they had agreed to a two-year, US$5-million contract extension with 21-year-old Yakupov. The 2012 No. 1 draft pick established a new career high in points this season with 33 (14-19-33) in 81 games. In the second half Yakupov had nine goals and 21 points.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames are deep in moxie, but not in playoff experience heading into their first-round NHL playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks. Fourteen Canucks have played more than 20 post-season games in their respective careers heading into Wednesday’s Game 1 in Vancouver. The Flames? Five have 20-plus playoff games on their resumes. A dozen will make their post-season debuts. Total playoff games show an even wider gap in post-season experience. Vancouver totals 827 compared to Calgary’s 262. “They’re favourites in all departments,” Flames head coach Bob Hartley declared Monday at Scotiabank Saddledome. “We feel just lucky to be here, but at the same time, we’re not backing off from any challenges. That’s in our DNA. We know we’re facing a team with basically no weaknesses.” Vancouver fell short of the post-season last year, but were a playoff team each the four years prior. They lost the Stanley Cup final in seven games to Boston in 2011. Calgary is a playoff team for the first time in six years, so it’s been a while even for those Flames with the most experience. Leading scorer Jiri Hudler and assistant captain Dennis Wideman last saw playoff action in 2012 with Detroit and Washington respectively. Forward Mason Raymond was a Canuck in 2013 when Vancouver was swept in the first round by San Jose. How much experience matters “depends how you want to spin it,” Canucks defenceman Kevin Bieksa said in Vancouver. It’s fairly standard practice to offload pressure from the shoulders of your team. Henrik Sedin downplayed his team’s superiority in playoff seasoning. “They’re young, we’re old. That should play to their advantage,” the Canucks captain said. “You can go back and forth who has the advantage, who’s the favourite? I think it all evens out in the end.” Sedin is correct in that Vancouver’s average age is 28.7, compared to Calgary’s 27. Whether Vancouver goes with the seasoned Ryan Miller — who

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Calgary Flames’ head coach Bob Hartley, top left, celebrates with his players after an empty net goal and 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings which solidified a trip to playoffs for the first time since 2009. The Flames have now shifted focus to their first -round opponent, the Vancouver Canucks, and how much more playoff experience they have over the Flames. played his first game in seven weeks Saturday following a knee injury — or Eddie Lack in net, where the Flames can claim recent playoff experience is in goal. Jonas Hiller played 13 of his 26 career playoff games over the last two seasons with the Anaheim Ducks. The Swiss goaltender, signed a free agent last summer, has a solid goal-against average of 2.29 post-season. “I’ve been there before, so I think that helps,” Hiller said. “You can go out there and feel confident that you normally play well in the playoffs. That kind of knowledge helps you not worry too much about what could be and what if. “At the same time, all those numbers don’t help me a lot if I’m not ready to play the first game.” The Flames were a playoff-bubble team for most of the season and would thus argue they know how to win stressful games. Dethroning the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings 3-1 to secure playoff spot in their second-last game of the regular season simulated playoff pressure.

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MORE FIRST ROUND PLAYOFF PREVIEWS ON PAGES B2 AND B3 “To go through that experience, to go through the preparation, to go through a morning of preparing for that game, to go play in that game, all those experiences are going to serve us well starting Wednesday and into the future,” Flames general manager Brad Treliving. The Flames went 2-1-1 versus the Canucks during the regular season and earned three out of a possible four points in Rogers Arena. Calgary’s 22 road wins this season tied a franchise record, but Vancouver was a solid 25-15-2 at home. Flames rookie Sam Bennett made his debut in Saturday’s 5-1 loss in Winnipeg to conclude the regular season. The fourth overall pick in last year’s NHL draft played 16 minutes and earned his first career point assisting on Michael Ferland’s goal. Hartley indicated Bennett could also make his NHL playoff debut this series. “He’s an option, so my job is to prepare him,” Hartley said.

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Canucks coy on Game 1 starter VANCOUVER — Growing up in Sweden, Eddie Lack used to wake up in the middle of the night to watch NHL playoff games on TV. Now he’s on the verge of taking centre stage. The 27-year-old goalie has been the backbone of the Vancouver Canucks for the last two months, compiling a 126-2 record and a .927 save percentage to help guide the team to the playoffs after Ryan Miller went down with a knee injury in late February. And while head coach Willie Desjardins played coy after Monday’s practice when asked about his starter for Game 1 of Vancouver’s first-round series against the Calgary Flames, all signs point to Lack getting the nod in Wednesday’s opener at Rogers Arena. “It’s obviously something you were watching at home as a kid and everything,” Lack said of his playoff memo-

ries. “I’m just looking forward to getting out there.” Lack was firmly entrenched as Vancouver’s No. 2 goalie until Miller got hurt, but has done well in big games this year after also taking over the crease last season following the trade of Roberto Luongo to the Florida Panthers. “He’s given us a chance to win every night,” said Canucks defenceman Kevin Bieksa. “He doesn’t have to be spectacular, he just has to be solid.” Lack helped Vancouver to second in the Pacific Division this season after a disappointing 2013-14 campaign that saw the club miss the playoffs for the first time in six years. Despite not yet being publicly named as Wednesday’s starter, Lack was talking like he would be getting the call, adding that he expects some jitters. “I feel like I play my best when I have a little nerves,” said Lack. “It kind of gets me going a little bit.”

Desjardins admitted that keeping the identity of his starting goalie in house is just part of playoff hockey. “It makes a difference knowing which goaltenders are going to start,” said the coach. “This time of the year you look for all the advantages you can get. It’s not that you don’t want to share information, but you want to win. So you try and find every edge you can. Maybe it works, maybe it doesn’t.” For his part, Miller didn’t sound like a goalie expecting to play in Game 1, saying “there’s still a lot of things I need to do to be competing at a high level” after Saturday’s 6-5 overtime victory against the Edmonton Oilers in the regular-season finale, his first action in almost seven weeks. “Going out and playing a game that didn’t really mean a whole lot as far as the standings, that’s one thing,” he said. “But coming in possibly in a situation where it means a whole lot more, I want to be sharper and I want to have

Pacioretty may return for Habs series opener vs. Ottawa BY THE CANADIAN PRESS BROSSARD, Que. — If Max Pacioretty can handle some of the rough stuff in practice, the Montreal Canadiens’ leading scorer may be playoffready. The 37-goal man skated hard with teammates Monday, then opted to talk to media for the first time since he suffered an “upper-body” injury that looked suspiciously like a concussion April 5 in Florida. There is a chance Pacioretty will be able to play when the Canadiens play host to the Ottawa Senators in the opening game of a best-of-seven first round playoff series Wednesday night at the Bell Centre. He won’t know if he’s ready until he has a practice with some bumps and battles on Tuesday. “That’s the next step,” Pacioretty said after what he called a specialteams practice. “You want to practice with full contact.” Pacioretty was injured when he was knocked down by the Panthers’ Dmitry Kulikov and fell awkwardly against the boards. He was helped off the ice and did not return. He would not confirm that he suffered a concussion, although he wore a tinted visor in practice. That is normally a sign of sensitivity to light, which hints at a concussion, even if Pacioretty said he only wore it to look cool. “At this point of the year, I have an obligation to say I have an upper-body injury,” he said. “Obviously, you don’t want to give anybody a competitive edge by telling anybody what it is. “I have an upper-body injury, but I feel really good.” Coach Michel Therrien said Pacioretty has responded well to treatment but could not confirm he will be ready for the series opener. “We’ll use him when he’s ready, whether that’s Wednesday, Friday

more control over my game. It’s pretty obvious there were parts of my game that were rusty.” The easy-going Lack said it was nice to get a breather on Saturday after playing 22 of 23 games in Miller’s absence, but he’s also eager to feel the heat in the playoffs as Vancouver’s No. 1. “I kind of feel like we’ve had pressure on us for a while now,” he said. “My mentality and everything isn’t going to change now. I’m just going to keep going.” Notes: Canucks forward Brad Richardson, who has played just two games since mid-January because of a nagging foot injury, was a full participant in practice and said he hopes to be available for Game 1. ... Shawn Matthias, who missed the last two games of the regular season, practised on a line with Richardson. ... Lack is very active on social media, but announced over the weekend he will be staying off Twitter during the playoffs.

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(Game 2), Sunday (Game 3 in Ottawa). We don’t know when,” said Therrien. The Senators will have one of their top forwards, Milan Michalek, back after missing the last 11 regular season games with an upper-body ailment. Pacioretty’s 67 points on a team ranked 18th in the NHL in goals scored meant he took part in 30 per cent of his team’s output. While he sat out, 21-year-old Alex Galchenyuk moved into his spot on left wing on the top line with Tomas Plekanec and Brendan Gallagher, but it left the club short of scoring forwards heading into a series against one of the NHL’s hottest goalies. The big matchup will be in goal, where Montreal’s Carey Price is coming off a sensational season in which he led the NHL in wins (44), save percentage (.933), goals-against average (1.96) and was second in shutouts with nine. Ottawa’s Andrew Hammond didn’t play enough for his numbers to count as a leader, but his record of 20-1-2 down the stretch was off the charts. The 27-year-old had a 1.79 goals-against average and a .941 save percentage. “He’s been playing very well and the team’s played well in front of him,” Price said of Hammond. “I’d expect he will continue that. “He’s been playing playoff style hockey over the last couple of months. We’ll have to do the same thing we do to any goalie, get traffic in front.” The Canadiens will be looking to avenge a first-round loss to Ottawa two years ago, when Montreal was the favourite but ended up losing in five games to their closest geographic rival. Therrien was impressed with the Senators. “They made a pretty impressive push and I’m sure they’ll be ready,” said Therrien. “They’re well coached. It’s a good young team with lots of energy. Look at our team. It’s the same thing. It should be a lot of fun.”

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The six teams for the Esso Cup are finally set with the Sudbury Lady Wolves’ 4-1 win over the Saugeen-Maitland Lightning on Sunday. The female midget AAA hockey national championship starts on Sunday at the Red Deer Arena and will feature the Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs as hosts, the Edmonton Thunder out of the Pacific region, the Saskatoon Stars out of Saskatchewan, the Central Plains Capitals out of Manitoba, the Moncton Rockets out of the Atlantic, and the Wolves out of Ontario. The only team the Chiefs have any familiarity with is the Thunder who they played three times this regular season and lost 3-1 in the provincial final. But head coach Tom Bast is not concerned. “I’m more interested in the way we want to play,” he said. “Going in there blind doesn’t bother me much, as long as our girls are ready to play the way they are capable of playing.” Sudbury and Saskatoon open the tournament on Sunday at noon, while

the Chiefs first game is against Moncton at 7 p.m. that evening. The Chiefs then play Edmonton on Monday, Sudbury on Tuesday, Saskatoon on Wednesday and close out the round robin on Thursday against Central Plains, based out of Portage, Man. All of the Chiefs’ games are at 7 p.m. The semifinals are on Friday at 3:30 and 7 p.m. with Saturday hosting the medal rounds with the bronze medal game at noon and the gold medal game at 3 p.m. The Chiefs have not played a meaningful game since losing the provincial final to the Thunder on March 22, but they have kept busy with practices and a high intensity pair of exhibition games against Junior Women’s Hockey League regular season champion Warner this weekend. “We played a couple of really good hockey teams with great speed and we played against some really high-class athletes, and we could handle it,” said Bast. jaldrich@reddeeradvocate.com

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U15 Kings win silver in Grande Prairie The Central Alberta Kings cemented their No. 2 seed heading into U15 boys club volleyball provincials with a silver medal over the weekend in Grande Prairie — the third and final premier tournament of the season. The short-handed Kings fell 2-0 to the Northern Alberta Volleyball Club out of Edmonton in the final after beating St. Albert, Airdrie and St. Paul all in straight sets during the playoffs portion of the tournament. The Kings secured the No. 1 seed in their pool after beating the Nooks out of Edmonton 2-0 and Canucks Black from Calgary 2-1. They lost 2-1 to NAVC in their final pool game, but edged them in the tie-breaker.

Cheney athletes win 12 medals Cheney Karate returned from the Western Provincial Open Martial Arts Championship in Edmonton on the weekend with 12 medals. Raven Cheney and Jason Ramos led the medal haul with three medals each. Cheney earned gold in 13-15 girls’ black belt Korean forms and mixed team sparring, and she added a bronze in the 13-15 girls’ black belt sparring. Ramos won gold in 16-17 boys’ black belt forms and black belt team forms, also getting a bronze in 16-17 boys’ black belt sparring. Hector Jordan earned double-gold in men’s black belt hard style forms and black belt sparring, while Janelle Constantino also brought back two gold medals in 9-10 intermediate forms and mixed team sparring. Jessmervin Ramos finished second in men’s black belt hard style forms and Brandon Parsons third in men’s advanced coloured belt forms. All six have now qualified for the Canadian championships in Ottawa in May.

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Running back Landon Rosene of Sylvan Lake, who last year completed his final season as a member of the H.J. Cody Lakers, is among four Central Alberta athletes named to the North team for the Football Alberta Senior Bowl May 18 at Calgary. Red Deer defensive backs Tanner Olstad of the Hunting Hills Lightning and Dagbarani Wande of the Notre Dame Cougars were also selected to the team following a two-day camp in Edmonton, as was defensive lineman Skylar Schellenberg of the Lacombe Rams. The 26th Annual Senior Bowl, featuring the top graduating high school players in the province, will be played at McMahon Stadium.

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Phaneuf serves as Leafs lightning rod PLAYERS SUPPORT HIM BUT WILL MANAGEMENT? BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — If it was Dion Phaneuf’s last act as captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the veteran defenceman went out on his shield. As the Leafs cleaned out their lockers Monday to conclude a shocking season, Phaneuf made no excuses and took it on his ample chin. “I feel this year personally I did not play well enough,” he told a horseshoe-shape wall of reporters several layers deep. “My numbers I think reflect that, in the offensive side of the game I didn’t produce where I expect to produce and I feel that that affected our team success. And I take responsibility for not playing to the level that I expect.” In truth, it is a speech every Leaf could make after a 30-44-8 season, good for 27th in the league. With the team in a total rebuild after what forward Joffrey Lupul called a “wasted season,” the question now is will the big blue-liner be back to help the Leafs climb back to respectability. Having axed GM Dave Nonis and the entire coaching staff Sunday, as well as gutting the scouting department, team president Brendan Shanahan will now focus on pruning the playing roster, continuing an aggressive makeover that started prior to the transfer deadline. Leadership is a key issue, with Phaneuf as captain front and centre. While Shanahan said leadership comes from a group and not one person, he made no secret that it was lacking with the Leafs. Asked about the future of Phaneuf

and star forward Phil Kessel, Shanahan suggested every player’s future is under review in the rebuild. “After what’s happened here over the last several years, I think it has to include everybody,” he said. Phaneuf, however, got one vote of confidence after another from his teammates Monday. “A great guy,” said Lupul, who counts Phaneuf as one of his best friends. “Dion’s been amazing ... Dion’s been more than a hell of a captain,” added goalie Jonathan Bernier. “He takes a lot of heat. He’s good with young guys. He works hard every day. He’s a true captain that’s for sure.” “He’s a great captain, he’s a great leader, a good friend of mine,” said defenceman Jake Gardiner. The Leafs have a rich history of captains, with the likes of Syl Apps, Ted Kennedy George Armstrong, Dave Keon, Darryl Sittler, Rick Vaive, Wendel Clark, Doug Gilmour and Mats Sundin wearing the C. Phaneuf has captained the team with plenty of corporate dedication but little verve. When he puts on his baseball cap to answer questions after the game, the responses are polite but somewhat robotic. “What he shows on camera is a lot different than the guy who he is, because he’s a fun-loving guy,” said Lupul, who like his captain said he did not play well enough this season. “He’s always talking. He’s the most vocal guy in the room. He’s the leader of the team. “He doesn’t show that with the media, at all. So all you guys know is his

Jets go into series with Ducks riding hot goalie BY THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG — If you need great goaltending to go deep in the NHL playoffs, Ondrej Pavelec might deliver that for the Winnipeg Jets. Pavelec is 4-0-1 in his last five starts and will lead the Jets into the firstround clash with the Anaheim Ducks riding a franchise-record trio of shutouts. “To get three in a row is spectacular — the right time to start clicking,” Jets captain Andrew Ladd said after practice Monday. “We’re happy for him. b& We’re extremely confident in what he can do behind us if we have a mistake or a breakdown.” Pavelec’s shutouts came in a 2-0 win against Minnesota, 1-0 against St. Louis and a 1-0 shootout loss to Colorado. He turned aside a total of 83 shots. His shutout span now covers 187 minutes 5 seconds, including a win over Vancouver. The 27-year-old, who has never played in the Stanley Cup playoffs, finished with a 22-16-8 record that featured career highs for save percentage (.920), goals against average (2.28) and five shutouts. “I feel really good. I feel confident right now,” Pavelec said. “But b& what happened last week happened last week. “Now it’s starting today in practice. It’s a whole new season starting.” Pavelec is also 9-2-1 in his last 12 starts, a run that began with his first return in net after he let in St. Louis defenceman Barret Jackman’s long, late shot that gave the Blues a win March 10. He replaced rookie Michael Hutchinson and helped the Jets get back into the game yet took plenty of

heat from fans and critics for the Jackman blunder from just outside the blue-line with 63 seconds left. Coach Paul Maurice gave Hutchinson his eighth consecutive start in the next game, a 4-2 loss to Florida, and then went back to Pavelec. He reeled off five straight victories and grabbed a hold of the starting job. “Hopefully, Pavs stays playing the way he is and we go on a nice, long run,” said Hutchinson, who finished the season with a 21-10-5 mark after a regular-season finale win over Calgary on Saturday. “But at the same time, I’m ready if I get an opportunity. It’s exciting knowing the possibility that you could be playing in the Stanley Cup playoffs.” Maurice, who also rotated the goalies during the season, said he’s happy with his goaltending options. “Critical piece in the underdog role, your goaltender’s probably going to have to be as good or better than theirs,” he said. That being said, I’ve got lots of confidence in Hutch. For a big bulk of the year, he was getting the big games. I’ve used two goaltenders in the past. “Based on the way Ondrej’s played for us, I’ve also run guys real hard so we’ve got good goaltending. We’re in good shape.” The Ducks’ netminding duo also includes a veteran in Frederik Andersen (31-25-5) and rookie John Gibson (13-80). Gibson suffered an upper-body injury in practice last Friday and Anaheim called up veteran Jason LaBarbera to backup Andersen in the team’s seasonending victory over Arizona. While the Jets were 0-1-2 against the Ducks this season, their last game was Jan. 11 before Winnipeg added depth to its roster with forwards Drew Stafford, Lee Stempniak and Jiri Tlusty and defenceman Tyler Myers.

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Dion Phaneuf arrives as the Toronto Maple Leafs hold a player availability at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre on Monday. boring interview,” he added, drawing laughs. It took the HBO series “24/7” to shed some light on the real Phaneuf, as cameras peeked at his well-stocked wardrobe complete with bow-ties and lifted the lid briefly on his marriage to actress Elisha Cuthbert. Shanahan, a former captain himself with a trophy case that would fill your garage, went back to the issue of at-

titude repeatedly Monday, calling for a team with “greater character” and players who clearly want to be Leafs. A little more sandpaper is also in order. Toronto, once a prickly side full of consequences thanks to hard men like Colton Orr and Frazer McLaren, lacked passion this season with few instances of players standing up for each other.

Senators look to shed underdog label when they take on rival Canadiens BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Pardon the Ottawa Senators if they don’t feel like underdogs heading into their first-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens. While the Canadiens finished the season atop the Atlantic Division and will be considered the favourites when the series kicks off Wednesday night at Bell Centre, the Senators finished on an impressive 23-4-4 run to surge into the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. With that kind of momentum going into the post-season, Senators head coach David Cameron was understandably confident about his team’s chances of advancing to the next round. “I expect to win (the series),” Cameron said. “I’m sure the guys in the room expect to win it. I’m sure Montreal expects to win it. I would be really disappointed going into a playoff series if we didn’t expect to win it. I would be shocked.” Recent head-to-head examples back up Cameron’s claim. Seventh-seeded Ottawa knocked off No. 2 Montreal in five games in the first round of the 2013 playoffs. And the Senators matched up well against the Canadiens this year winning the season series 3-1, but it should be noted two of those wins came against backup goaltender Dustin Tokarski instead of Hart Trophy candidate Carey Price. The Senators relied heavily on the goaltending of rookie Andrew Hammond down the stretch. Hammond,

who finished the season with an impressive 20-1-2 record, will be making his Stanley Cup playoff debut. “My approach is just going to stay the same,” Hammond said. “At the end of the day we feel like we’ve been playing playoff hockey for a while now. We’ve been playing a lot of close games and our approach has gotten us this far and I’m no different, so I don’t see the point in really changing things.” Throughout their late run the Senators had a number of different players contributing, but no line was more impressive than the trio of Clarke MacArthur, Kyle Turris and Mark Stone. That line factored in 15 of the Senators last 21 goals, with the 22-year-old Stone providing the biggest impact. The rookie winger had 18 goals, including six game-winners, and 30 assists over his last 47 games. The Senators also received big contributions from their young players. Forwards Mike Hoffman and Mika Zibanejad and defenceman Mark Borowiecki gained invaluable confidence and experience down the stretch. “That’s what winning does,” Cameron said. “Everybody brings something to the team, and when your team wins I think they feel that much better about what they bring. It’s usually an easier sell when the team is winning.” The only change expected for Wednesday’s game is the addition of Milan Michalek, who missed the last 11 games with a head injury. Michalek will replace Zack Smith and is likely to line up on a line with Zibanejad and Bobby Ryan.

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SCOREBOARD Hockey Brandon (1) vs. Regina (2) (Brandon leads series 2-0) Friday, Apr. 10 Brandon 5 Regina 1 Saturday, Apr. 11 Brandon 5 Regina 2 Tuesday, Apr. 14 Brandon at Regina, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 15 Brandon at Regina, 7 p.m. Friday, Apr. 17 x-Regina at Brandon, 6:30 p.m.

NY Islanders at Washington, 5 p.m. Sunday, April 19 Washington at NY Islanders, 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 21 Washington at NY Islanders, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Apr. 16 Everett at Portland, 8 p.m. Friday, Apr. 17 Everett at Portland, 8 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 19 Portland at Everett, 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 21 x-Everett at Portland, 8 p.m. x — if necessary.

WESTERN CONFERENCE St. Louis (1) vs. Minnesota (WC) Thursday, April 16 Minnesota at St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18 Minnesota at St. Louis, 1 p.m. Monday, April 20 St. Louis at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 St. Louis at Minnesota, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24 x-Minnesota at St. Louis, TBD

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs FIRST ROUND Division Semifinals EASTERN CONFERENCE Montreal (1) vs. Ottawa (WC) Wednesday, April 15 Ottawa at Montreal, 5 p.m. Friday, April 17 Ottawa at Montreal, 5 p.m. Sunday, April 19 Montreal at Ottawa, 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 Montreal at Ottawa, 5 p.m.

Calgary (1) vs. Medicine Hat (2) (Calgary leads series 2-1) Friday, Apr. 10 Calgary 3 Medicine Hat 1 Sunday, Apr. 12 Medicine Hat 3 Calgary 2 (OT) Monday, Apr. 13 Calgary 5 Medicine Hat 4 Wednesday, Apr. 15 Calgary at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m. Friday, Apr. 17 Medicine Hat at Calgary, 6 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 19 x-Calgary at Medicine Hat, 6 p.m. Monday, Apr. 20 x-Medicine Hat at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Nashville (2) vs. Chicago (3) Wednesday, April 15 Chicago at Nashville, 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 Chicago at Nashville, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19 Nashville at Chicago, 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 Nashville at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

Tampa Bay (2) vs. Detroit (3) Thursday, April 16 Detroit at Tampa Bay, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18 Detroit at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 Tampa Bay at Detroit, 5 p.m. Thursday, April 23 Tampa Bay at Detroit, 5 p.m. Saturday, April 25 x-Detroit at Tampa Bay, TBD

Kelowna (1) vs. Victoria (2) (Kelowna leads series 2-0) Friday, Apr. 10 Kelowna 5 Victoria 0 Saturday, Apr. 11 Kelowna 4 Victoria 3 (OT) Tuesday, Apr. 14 Kelowna at Victoria, 8:05 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 15 Kelowna at Victoria, 8:05 p.m. Friday, Apr. 17 x-Victoria at Kelowna, 8:05 p.m.

Anaheim (1) vs. Winnipeg (WC) Thursday, April 16 Winnipeg at Anaheim, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18 Winnipeg at Anaheim, 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 20 Anaheim at Winnipeg, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 Anaheim at Winnipeg, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24 x-Winnipeg at Anaheim, TBD

N.Y. Rangers (1) vs. Pittsburgh (WC) Thursday, April 16 Pittsburgh at NY Rangers, 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18 Pittsburgh at NY Rangers, 6 p.m. Monday, April 20 NY Rangers at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 NY Rangers at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m. Friday, April 24 x-Pittsburgh at NY Rangers, TBD

Everett (1) vs. Portland (2) (Series tied 1-1) Friday, Apr. 10 Everett 5 Portland 3 Saturday, Apr. 11 Portland 4 Everett 3 (OT)

Vancouver (2) vs. Calgary (3) Wednesday, April 15 Calgary at Vancouver, 8 p.m. Friday, April 17 Calgary at Vancouver, 8 p.m. Sunday, April 19 Vancouver at Calgary, 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 Vancouver at Calgary, 8 p.m. Thursday, April 23 x-Calgary at Vancouver, TBD x — if necessary.

Washington (2) vs. N.Y. Islanders (3) Wednesday, April 15 NY Islanders at Washington, 5 p.m. Friday, April 17

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Sunday’s Games Detroit 8, Cleveland 5 Tampa Bay 8, Miami 5 Toronto 10, Baltimore 7 Chicago White Sox 6, Minnesota 2 Houston 6, Texas 4, 14 innings Kansas City 9, L.A. Angels 2 Seattle 8, Oakland 7, 10 innings N.Y. Yankees 14, Boston 4

Tuesday’s Games Washington (Strasburg 0-1) at Boston (Masterson 1-0), 4:10 p.m. Detroit (Greene 1-0) at Pittsburgh (Burnett 0-0), 5:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 0-1) at Baltimore (Mi.Gonzalez 0-1), 5:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Andriese 0-0) at Toronto (Da.Norris 1-0), 5:07 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Quintana 0-0) at Cleveland (Carrasco 1-0), 5:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Rucinski 0-0) at Texas (N.Martinez 1-0), 6:05 p.m. Oakland (Graveman 0-1) at Houston (Wojciechowski 0-1), 6:10 p.m. Seattle (Iwakuma 0-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Huff 0-0), 8:10 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Chicago White Sox at Cleveland, 10:10 a.m. Washington at Boston, 11:35 a.m. L.A. Angels at Texas, 12:05 p.m. Detroit at Pittsburgh, 5:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, 5:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Toronto, 5:07 p.m. Kansas City at Minnesota, 6:10 p.m. Oakland at Houston, 6:10 p.m. Seattle at L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m.

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Sunday’s Games St. Louis 7, Cincinnati 5, 11 innings Tampa Bay 8, Miami 5 N.Y. Mets 4, Atlanta 3 Washington 4, Philadelphia 3, 10 innings Pittsburgh 10, Milwaukee 2 Chicago Cubs 6, Colorado 5 L.A. Dodgers 7, Arizona 4 San Diego 6, San Francisco 4

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Wednesday’s Games Miami at Atlanta, 10:10 a.m. Washington at Boston, 11:35 a.m. Detroit at Pittsburgh, 5:05 p.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 5:10 p.m. Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 6:05 p.m. Milwaukee at St. Louis, 6:15 p.m. Arizona at San Diego, 7:10 p.m. Seattle at L.A. Dodgers, 8:10 p.m. Colorado at San Francisco, 8:15 p.m.

AMERICAN LEAGUE Kans. City 011 003 061 — 12 13 0 Minnesota 100 001 100 — 3 7 2 D.Duffy, Madson (7), F.Morales (9) and S.Perez; May, Stauffer (6), Duensing (8), Graham (8), A.Thompson (8), Perkins (9) and K.Suzuki. W—D.Duffy 1-0. L—May 0-1. HRs—Kansas City, K.Morales (2). Minnesota, Plouffe (1). 400 100

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Los Ang. 000 140 001 — 6 12 1 Texas 300 000 000 — 3 7 0 Shoemaker, C.Ramos (7), J.Smith (8), Street (9) and Iannetta; Detwiler, Pimentel (6), Mendez (9) and Chirinos. W—Shoemaker 2-0. L—Detwiler 0-2. Sv—Street (3). HRs—Los Angeles, Cowgill (1), Freese (3).

Wash. 000 020 110 — 4 4 1 Boston 134 001 00x — 9 13 2 Zimmermann, Roark (3), Barrett (7), Cedeno (8) and Lobaton; Porcello, Tazawa (9) and Leon. W—Porcello 1-1. L—Zimmermann 1-1. HRs—Washington, Zimmerman (2), Espinosa (1). Boston, Betts (2), Ortiz (2). NATIONAL LEAGUE Phila. 000 000 000 — 0 7 2 New York 000 100 01x — 2 6 0 Harang, J.Gomez (7) and Ruiz; deGrom, C.Torres (7), Blevins (8), Familia (9) and d’Arnaud. W— deGrom 1-1. L—Harang 1-1. Sv—Familia (2). Milwaukee 110 001 200 — 5 8 2 St. Louis 001 100 200 — 4 9 2 Garza, W.Smith (6), Jeffress (7), Broxton (8), F.Rodriguez (9) and Lucroy; Wainwright, Choate (8), Maness (8), Belisle (9) and Molina. W—Garza 1-1. L—Wainwright 1-1. Sv—F.Rodriguez (1). Colorado 000 100 100 — 2 11 0 San Fran. 000 000 000 — 0 5 1 E.Butler, B.Brown (6), Friedrich (7), Logan (8), Betancourt (9) and Hundley; Heston, Affeldt (8), Kontos (9), Lopez (9) and Posey. W—E.Butler 1-0. L—Heston 1-1. Sv—Betancourt (1).

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Tampa Bay 000 200 000 — 2 3 0 Toronto 000 010 000 — 1 2 0 Odorizzi, Boxberger (9) and Rivera; Dickey, Osuna (7), Loup (9) and R.Martin. W—Odorizzi 2-0. L— Dickey 0-1. Sv—Boxberger (3).

INTERLEAGUE Detroit 000 000 103 — 4 7 0 Pittsburgh 101 000 30x — 5 9 0 An.Sanchez, Alburquerque (7), Krol (8) and Avila; Cole, J.Hughes (7), Watson (8), Melancon (9) and Cervelli. W—Cole 1-0. L—An.Sanchez 1-1. HRs— Detroit, J.Martinez (4). Pittsburgh, J.Harrison (1), P.Alvarez (3), Hart (1).

Tuesday’s Games Washington (Strasburg 0-1) at Boston (Masterson 1-0), 4:10 p.m. Detroit (Greene 1-0) at Pittsburgh (Burnett 0-0), 5:05 p.m. Miami (Koehler 0-1) at Atlanta (Cahill 0-0), 5:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Buchanan 0-1) at N.Y. Mets (Harvey 1-0), 5:10 p.m. Cincinnati (DeSclafani 0-0) at Chicago Cubs (Arrieta 1-0), 6:05 p.m. Arizona (Hellickson 0-1) at San Diego (Despaigne 0-0), 8:10 p.m. Seattle (Iwakuma 0-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Huff 0-0), 8:10 p.m. Colorado (Bergman 1-0) at San Francisco (T.Hudson 0-0), 8:15 p.m.

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Pineda, Betances (7), A.Miller (8) and J.Murphy; Chen, Tom.Hunter (7), O’Day (8), Matusz (9) and Joseph. W—Pineda 1-0. L—Tom.Hunter 0-1. Sv— A.Miller (2). HRs—New York, C.Young (2), Teixeira (3), Drew (2). Baltimore, A.Jones (3).

Oakland 310 040 000 — 8 12 0 Houston 000 100 000 — 1 5 2 Kazmir, Abad (7), Otero (8), Chavez (9) and Vogt; Feldman, Wojciechowski (6) and Conger. W—Kazmir 2-0. L—Feldman 0-2. HRs—Oakland, Lawrie (1), Semien (1), B.Butler (1). Houston, Altuve (1).

Monday’s Games N.Y. Mets 2, Philadelphia 0 Pittsburgh 5, Detroit 4 Boston 9, Washington 4 Milwaukee 5, St. Louis 4 Colorado 2, San Francisco 0 Atlanta 3, Miami 2 Chicago Cubs 7, Cincinnati 6, 10 innings Arizona at San Diego, late Seattle at L.A. Dodgers, late

Monday’s Games Pittsburgh 5, Detroit 4 Boston 9, Washington 4 Kansas City 12, Minnesota 3 N.Y. Yankees 6, Baltimore 5 Tampa Bay 2, Toronto 1 L.A. Angels 6, Texas 3 Oakland 8, Houston 1 Seattle at L.A. Dodgers, late

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As NBA regular season enters final hours, playoff spots and seeds still up for grabs BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS With just 72 hours left in the NBA’s regular season, the playoffs virtually have already begun for a handful of teams. Meanwhile, some of the league’s elite are jockeying not only for top seeds, which decide matchups, but also for the right to host playoff games. Home court advantage is determined solely by record, not by seeding or if teams win their divisions. In the Western Conference, Anthony Davis and the resilient Pelicans are close to edging out injury-plagued Oklahoma City for the conference’s eighth and final playoff position. It would be New Orleans’ first post-season appearance since coach Monty Williams’ first season in 2010-11, when he had Chris Paul and Davis West. Since then, the Pelicans have completely overhauled their roster to build around Davis, their All-Star forward who was the first overall draft pick in 2012. At 43-37 entering Monday, New Orleans already has its first winning record in four seasons. “One of our goals this year was to have a winning record. A goal that’s out there — we all want it badly — is to make the playoffs,” Williams said recently. “So we have a chance to do both. I’d say we’ve come a long way.” In the East, Boston is on the verge of clinching the seventh or eighth seed under secondyear coach Brad Stevens, but Brooklyn, Indiana and Miami all entered Monday’s games with a shot at one of the final two playoff spots as well. At the top of the standings, teams that qualified for the post-season weeks ago still have plenty at stake. San Antonio, Houston, Memphis and the Los Angeles Clippers are all within one game of each other as they battle for the second-best record in the West behind Golden State, which would guarantee one of them

homecourt advantage at least through the first two rounds. Here’s a look at some of the playoff possibilities to be sorted out by Wednesday. PELICANS-THUNDER: Thanks in no small part to Davis’ game-winning, fall-away 3 as time expired in Oklahoma City earlier this season, the Pelicans hold the tiebreaker after winning three of four games against the Thunder. That means the Pelicans had a chance to clinch by winning at Minnesota on Monday night if the Thunder lose at home to Portland. If the teams remain tied heading into Wednesday’s finales, then the West’s last spot will hinge on the results of San Antonio at New Orleans and Oklahoma City at Minnesota — with the Spurs possibly looking to lock up the second seed. BOSTON’S BACK? After routing a Cleveland squad that was resting starters Sunday, Boston was in the seventh spot in the East, one game ahead of both Brooklyn and Indiana with two games left. The Celtics hold the tiebreaker against both teams, meaning Boston clinches with one more win or one more loss by either the Nets or Pacers, who are tied for the eighth spot. HEAT’S HOPE: At 35-45, Miami is technically alive, but would need to win its last two games, and would need both Brooklyn and Indiana to lose their last two. WEST’S BEST: Because division winners can be seeded no worse than fourth, that’s where Portland (51-29 entering Monday night’s game) will end up. And though they won the Northwest Division, they’ll open the playoffs on the road. The second seed will be the Southwest Division winner, which will be San Antonio, Houston or Memphis. Those three teams, along with the Clippers, all have a chance to finish with the West’s second-best record — and all will finish with better records than Portland. The Spurs are 55-26, while the Rockets, Clippers and Grizzlies were all 54-26 entering Monday.

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Friday

● Senior AAA hockey: Allan Cup at Clarenville, Nfld. — Bentley Generals vs. Clarenville, Nfld., 4:30 p.m. (MDT).

● Senior AAA hockey: Allan Cup at Clarenville, Nfld. — Semifinals.

Wednesday

● Senior AAA hockey: Allan Cup at Clarenville, Nfld. — Final.

Saturday

● Senior AAA hockey: Allan Cup at Clarenville, Nfld. — Bentley Generals vs. Lameque, N.B., 4:30 p.m. (MDT).

Sunday ● Canadian major midget girls hockey: Esso Cup (Canadian championship) — Saskatchewan vs. Ontario, noon; Manitoba vs. Pacific, 3:30 p.m.; Atlantic vs. host (Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs), 7 p.m.; all games at Red Deer Arena.

Thursday ● Senior AAA hockey: Allan Cup at Clarenville, Nfld. — Quarter-finals.

Basketball L.A. Lakers 21 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division z-clinched conference

National Basketball Association’ EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB y-Toronto 48 32 .600 — x-Boston 38 42 .475 10 Brooklyn 37 44 .457 11 Philadelphia 18 63 .222 30 New York 17 64 .210 31

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Sunday’s Games Milwaukee 96, Brooklyn 73 Boston 117, Cleveland 78 Detroit 116, Charlotte 77 Denver 122, Sacramento 111 Washington 108, Atlanta 99 Indiana 116, Oklahoma City 104 Houston 121, New Orleans 114 San Antonio 107, Phoenix 91 Dallas 120, L.A. Lakers 106

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Monday’s Games Milwaukee 107, Philadelphia 97 Houston 100, Charlotte 90 Cleveland 109, Detroit 97 New York 112, Atlanta 108 Miami 100, Orlando 93 Chicago 113, Brooklyn 86 Oklahoma City 101, Portland 90 New Orleans 100, Minnesota 88 Utah 109, Dallas 92 Sacramento 102, L.A. Lakers 92 Memphis at Golden State, late Denver at L.A. Clippers, late

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

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Transactions Monday’s Sports Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Optioned RHP Eddie Gamboa to Norfolk (IL). Reinstated OF David Lough from the 15-day DL. BOSTON RED SOX — Optioned LHP Tommy Layne to Pawtucket (IL). Reinstated RHP Koji Uehara from the 15-day DL. CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Optioned SS Carlos Sanchez to Charlotte (IL). NEW YORK YANKEES — Designated RHP Kyle Davies for assignment. Agreed to terms with RHP Joel De La Cruz on a one-year contract. SEATTLE MARINERS — Placed RHP Tom Wilhelmsen on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Saturday. Recalled RHP Dominic Leone from Tacoma (PCL). National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Designated RHP Juan Jaime for assignment. Selected the contract of RHP Sugar Ray Marimon from Gwinnett (IL). CHICAGO CUBS — Sent OF Chris Denorfia to Myrtle Beach (Carolina) for a rehab assignment. CINCINNATI REDS — Selected the contracts of C Kyle Skipworth from Pensacola (FSL) and RHP Josh Smith from Louisville (IL). Optioned INF Chris Dominguez and RHP Raisel Iglesias to Louisville. Designated RHP Daniel Corcino and LHP Ryan Dennick for assignment. COLORADO ROCKIES — Transferred 3B Charlie Culberson to the 60-day DL. MIAMI MARLINS — Placed RHP Henderson Alvarez, C Jeff Mathis and INF Don Kelly on the 15-day DL. Transferred RHP Aaron Crow to the 60-day DL. Recalled C J.T. Realmuto and RHP Carter Capps from New Orleans (PCL). Selected the contract of INF Reid Brignac from New Orleans. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Designated LHP Cesar Jimenez for assignment. Selected the contract of RHP Sean O’Sullivan from Lehigh Valley (IL). PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Optioned RHP Casey Sadler to Indianapolis (IL). Reinstated LHP Francisco Liriano from paternity leave. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Optioned C Ed Easley to Memphis (PCL). Reinstated C Tony Cruz from paternity leave. WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Optioned OF Matt den Dekker to Syracuse (IL). Reinstated OF Jayson Werth from the 15-day DL. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Announced the retirement of president

of basketball operations Rod Thorn, effective in August. FOOTBALL National Football League GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed FB John Kuhn to a one-year contract. Matched Oakland’s offer sheet to S Sean Richardson. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Placed LB Aaron Morgan on the reserve-retired list. MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed CB Zack Bowman. Dolphins centre Mike Pouncey choked back tears Monday while addressing the $52.2 million, five-year contract extension he received from the team. NEW YORK JETS — Signed RB Stevan Ridley and LB Joe Mays. OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed WR Michael Crabtree. HOCKEY National Hockey League ARIZONA COYOTES — Assigned G Louis Domingue, Fs Henrik Samuelsson and Jordan Schwarz and D Klas Dahlbeck to Portland (AHL). BOSTON BRUINS — Assigned RW David Pastrnak, C Ryan Spooner, and D Zach Trotman to Providence (AHL). COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Assigned F Marko Dano to Springfield (AHL). EDMONTON OILERS — Signed F Nail Yakupov to a two-year contract extension. FLORIDA PANTHERS — Reassigned D Alex Petrovic and F Vincent Trocheck to San Antonio (AHL). LOS ANGELES KINGS — Signed D Alex Lintuniemi to a three-year, entry-level contract. MONTREAL CANADIENS — Signed F Mark MacMillan to a two-year, entry-level contract. NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Recalled F Kevin Fiala from Milwaukee (AHL). NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Signed G Keith Kinkaid to a two-year contract extension. NEW YORK RANGERS — Reassigned G Jason Missiaen and Fs Chris McCarthy and Josh Nicholls from Greenville (ECHL) to Hartford (AHL). American Hockey League AHL — Suspended Hershey C Kris Newbury one game. HARTFORD WOLF PACK — Recalled D Dallas Jackson from Greenville (ECHL). Signed D Daniel Walcott to an amateur tryout agreement. SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE — Recalled D Mackenzie Weegar and Josh McFadden and F Steven Hodges from Cincinnati (ECHL).

Retiring receiver Romby Bryant signs one-day contract with Stamps CFL BY THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY — Veteran receiver Romby Bryant is retiring as a member of the Calgary Stampeders after signing a one-day contract with the CFL club on Monday. Bryant played 60 regular-season games over four seasons between 2009 and 2012 for the Stampeders, recording 210 catches for 2,725 yards and 22 touchdowns as well as 16 carries for 46 yards and two TDs. His best season came in 2010 as he made 77 receptions for 1,167 yards and 15 touchdowns. Bryant’s touchdown total in 2010 remains the highest by a Stampeders receiver in the past 20 years and the third-best in franchise history. “I would like to thank Huff (coach and general manager John Hufnagel) and the Stamps for giving me the opportunity to retire as a Stampeder,” Bryant said in a statement. “I enjoyed my time there and loved playing for the Stamps and their fans. “What I enjoyed more than anything was playing for a professional organization. My experience with the Stamps will always bring positive memories. I can honestly say they handled every situation in a professional manner.” The Oklahoma City native started his career with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2008 and joined the Stamps in a Sept. 20, 2009 trade. He finished his CFL career with one season in Toronto in 2013 and one season in Winnipeg in 2014. The 35-year-old finishes his CFL career with 331 receptions for 4,874 yards and 33 touchdowns. One of Bryant’s most memorable moments with the Stampeders was a 68-yard touchdown in the final minute of the 2012 Western semifinal as the Stamps rallied to defeat the Saskatchewan Roughriders. “Romby was a talented and dependable playmaker,” Hufnagel said in a statement. “He made a lot of big plays as a Stamp, possibly none bigger than the late fourth-quarter TD catch in the 2012 semifinal.”

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More are cutting the cord REPORT SHOWS INCREASING AMOUNT OF CANADIANS ARE SCRAPPING CABLE BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — More Canadians are choosing to cancel their cable TV and satellite packages and a new report suggests there’s no sign of the migration slowing down. The Convergence Consulting Group says about 95,000 fewer households had a cable TV or satellite subscription at the end of 2014 compared with 20113 as the number of viewers who have decided to forgo traditional TV services grew sharply from a year earlier. By those estimates, more than 21 per cent of Canadian households or 3.09 million homes did not have a cable TV or satellite subscription at the end of last year. “These are very strong drops in TV,” said Brahm Eiley, president of Convergence Consulting, a Toronto-based firm that collects extensive data on the North American cable and phone industries. “It’s a very big deal in Canada. Everybody talked about this before, but if you go back a couple years ... we had been adding TV subscribers.” Growth in the Canadian TV market was steady from 2007 to 2011, with annual subscriber additions averaging about 220,000 households, Eiley said. But in 2013, a change in direction started to emerge, with the number of TV subscriptions falling by 13,000. This year, Eiley expects the industry will lose another 97,000, as the shift

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In this photo provided by NetFlix Inc., a representation of the Netflix one-click remote is shown. A new report says more Canadians are choosing to cancel their cable TV and satellite packages and there’s no sign of the migration slowing down. away from paying for traditional TV services continues at a stronger clip. Several factors are at work in the decline, Eiley suggested. Some younger households never signed up for TV services, which pulls down net subscriber numbers, while more households who once paid for cable are putting their cash towards video streaming services

like Netflix instead. The report estimates Netflix subscribers grew to 3.9 million last year in Canada, an increase from three million in 2013. The big telecoms have been fighting back, with competing services like Shomi from Rogers and Shaw, and CraveTV from Bell, but they require a

Bell to seek consent as it vows to reintroduce ad program ONLINE TRACKING BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Bell Canada said Monday that it plans to reintroduce a program that creates consumer profiles for sale to advertisers based on the online viewing habits of the telecom giant’s cellphone customers. However, Bell says that this time it will seek explicit customer consent as recommended by the privacy commissioner before tracking Internet usage to create so-called targeted advertising. No details of the new program were announced. “We’ll be reintroducing the program based on the opt-in approach,” spokesman Mark Langton said in an email. The office of Privacy Commissioner declared its case against Bell resolved Monday after it said the company had agreed to delete all customer profiles created under the old opt-out program. “We appreciate Bell’s co-operation

throughout the course of our investigation and we respect Bell’s decision to terminate the program,” the agency said in an update on its website. Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien said last week that Bell (TSX:BCE) should seek explicit customer consent if it wants to create profiles through cellphone usage that would be used in targeted advertising. Therrien has said it accepted that Bell’s goal of maximizing advertising revenue while improving the online experience of customers was a legitimate business objective. The Public Interest Advocacy Centre and Consumer Association of Canada, which filed complaints to the CRTC against Bell’s old program, said they will continue the fight against its revised marketing initiative. Calling the practice an abuse of privacy, the groups have called for the intervention of the Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission, arguing Bell has gone be-

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yond its role as a provider of telecom services. PIAC executive director John Lawford said the Telecommunications Act bars Bell from these marketing activities and that privacy protections in this law supersede the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act overseen by the Privacy Commissioner. “Whatever Bell says or does, the issue that PIAC and the Consumer Association of Canada has is the lawfulness of this type of behavioural marketing and behavioural profiling in the first instance — separate and aside from the privacy commissioner’s Act,” said Geoff White, a lawyer for both groups. Under Bell’s old program it only tracked the activities of its cellphone clients, but had indicated it would extend that to landlines and to TV viewing habits. The Privacy Commissioner said he wasn’t aware of any other telecom company pursuing a program similar to Bell’s. Therrien said Telus (TSX:T) has indicated it would not use personal information of customers without express consent.

Feds update code of conduct to adds rules for mobile payments BY THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — The code of conduct that governs credit and debit card transactions is being extended to apply to mobile payments as well, federal Finance Minister Joe Oliver said Monday. The new rules also include a provision that says mobile users must be given full control of the default settings on their virtual wallets, Oliver said in making the announcement at the Arts Market gift store in Toronto. He also disclosed several other additions to the code of conduct, including a requirement that savings resulting from reduced credit and debit card fees be fully passed on to merchants. Visa and MasterCard struck a voluntary agreement with the government last November. Under the deal, both companies agreed to limit how much they charge retailers for the next five years to 1.5 per cent of the value of the transaction. The code of conduct revisions aim to ensure that merchants will actually see that money. The expanded code also allows merchants to exit their contracts with credit card processors without penalty. And it grants new protections to retailers who decide to stop accepting mobile payments. Dan Kelly, president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, says the new rules will give merchants ammunition in the battle

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The code of conduct that governs credit and debit card transactions is being extended to apply to mobile payment. against new mobile fees. “Our fear was there will be a big fee-apalooza when mobile payments go mainstream,” Kelly said following Oliver’s announcement. The new rules make that less likely, Kelly said. For example, if credit card processors try to introduce new fees for mobile payments, merchants will be able to cancel their contracts or stop accepting smartphone payments in response, he said. The Retail Council of Canada said that while it sees the announcement

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traditional TV subscription. “Netflix until recently was the only subscription option available to Canadians without a linear TV subscription,” Eiley said. “We expect there will be more alternatives available to Canadians in the years to come.” The study also found more Canadians are becoming comfortable watching content through other Internet platforms, whether it’s through the web platforms of TV channels like CTV and CBC, or illegal downloads through torrent websites. Eiley said it’s surprising how quickly Canadians have adopted the limited number of alternatives to traditional TV, especially considering that U.S. viewers have been slower on the takeup despite a wider array of streaming video options. Most recently both HBO and U.S. network CBS launched “over-the-top” streaming video packages, which mean they buck the cable operators with a direct-to-consumer subscription model. “Now that the American programmers are more comfortable going overthe-top themselves, it will be very interesting to see what happens in terms of what they do here in Canada,” he said. “If things go well in the States, it will be very interesting to see what happens here in future contract negotiations between programmers and access providers (cable and satellite companies).”

National Energy Board maps pipeline incidents with new online tool CALGARY — The National Energy Board has launched an interactive map on its website that tracks spills and other pipeline incidents. Users can filter the information by location, the company involved and volumes released in spills. The map shows 692 incidents across Canada since 2008 — 45 of those deemed “significant.” It denotes the type of incident — whether that be an oil spill, serious injury or fire — with a colour-coded dot over the location. The NEB says map updates will be done quarterly, with the next one slated for July. Peter Watson, who has chaired the federal energy watchdog since last August, says the new tool shows the board is increasing its commitment to transparency.

Alamos, AuRico plan to merge into pure-play gold producer in Canada, Mexico TORONTO — Two Canadian midsized gold companies say they have a US$1.5-billion friendly deal to merge, creating a business with operating mines in Ontario and Mexico and a minority stake in a spinoff company working on a project in British Columbia. Shareholders of Alamos Gold Inc. (TSX:AGI) and AuRico Gold Inc. (TSX:AUQ) would each own half of a new company that owns the Young-Davidson mine in Ontario and two operating mines in Mexico, Alamos’ Mulatos and AuRico’s El Chanate. They would also get shares in a spinoff company called AuRico Metals, which will have about US$20 million in cash and a number of mining assets including the Kemess project in northern British Columbia. The new Alamos Gold would keep about five per cent of the spinoff’s shares, and provide about US$20 million in cash up front. The code-named SpinCo will also get the Kemess copper-gold project in northern British Columbia and a stream of revenue generated from operating mine within the enlarged Alamaos Gold company. “We believe the New Alamos will be one of the most attractive (investment) vehicles among the intermediate gold producers,” said Alamos CEO John McCluskey, who would be chief executive of the combined company.. “The combined management team has a wealth of open-pit and underground experience, which will be instrumental in bringing on the future growth.” McCluskey said shareholders will also benefit from having a stake in the AuRico Metals spinoff, which will receive financing for its activities from an upfront transfer of US$20 million cash and an ongoing stream of revenue Alamos’ operating mines.

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Diversified and Industrials Agrium Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 134.37 ATCO Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 46.10 BCE Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.35 BlackBerry . . . . . . . . . . . 12.12 Bombardier . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 Cdn. National Railway . . 83.01 Cdn. Pacific Railway. . . 236.26 Cdn. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 40.21 Capital Power Corp . . . . 24.64 Cervus Equipment Corp 18.92 Dow Chemical . . . . . . . . 48.27 Enbridge Inc. . . . . . . . . . 63.52 Finning Intl. Inc. . . . . . . . 24.92 Fortis Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.38 General Motors Co. . . . . 36.40 Parkland Fuel Corp. . . . . 25.69 Sirius XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.21 SNC Lavalin Group. . . . . 41.22 Stantec Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 30.90 Telus Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . 43.63 Transalta Corp.. . . . . . . . 11.96 Transcanada. . . . . . . . . . 55.19 Consumer Canadian Tire . . . . . . . . 135.03 Gamehost . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.25 Leon’s Furniture . . . . . . . 15.00 Loblaw Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . 65.37 MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — North American stock markets dipped Monday as traders focused on a steep decline in Chinese trade figures, as well as less than enthusiastic expectations for U.S. earnings season. The S&P/TSX composite index pulled back 4.84 points to close at 15,383.59, while the Canadian dollar was at 79.42 cents after losing 0.07 of a U.S. cent. The metals and mining sector was the biggest loser on the TSX, falling 2.25 per cent after a report from China said imports dropped 12 per cent in March compared with a year earlier, while exports declined 15 per cent. With China’s economic growth in the first three months of the year scheduled to be reported on Wednesday, the latest data added to concern for the outlook of Canada’s second-largest trading partner. New York markets were mixed as investors braced for bad news on the earnings front as a result of the stronger U.S. dollar and low oil prices. Overall, analysts have forecast that U.S. companies will report earnings that are three per cent lower than a year ago. The Dow Jones industrial average was down 80.61 points at 17,977.04, while the Nasdaq fell 7.73 points to 4,988.25. The S&P 500 closed 9.63 points lower at 2,092.43. “The market lacks direction,” said Kevin Headland, director of capital markets and strategy at Manulife Asset Management. “There’s people concentrated on the Fed (interest rate comments) and not looking at the fundamentals, and those who are focused on the fundamentals and looking for a better entry point.” The U.S. dollar has found strength from hopes the Federal Reserve will raise interest

Maple Leaf Foods. . . . . . 23.03 Rona Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.30 Wal-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.29 WestJet Airlines . . . . . . . 27.31 Mining Barrick Gold . . . . . . . . . . 15.59 Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 19.57 First Quantum Minerals . 15.68 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 24.11 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . 10.75 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 2.78 Labrador. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.10 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 41.46 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 16.65 Energy Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 28.66 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 65.60 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 36.03 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 40.51 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 11.37 Canyon Services Group. . 8.04 Cenovus Energy Inc. . . . 22.20 CWC Well Services . . . . . 0.31 Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 14.56 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 1.19 rates later this year. The rise of the greenback has pushed gold prices back below US$1,200 an ounce. Gold miners have been pressured by the descent of precious metals prices and an two such miners announced merger plans on Monday. Alamos Gold (TSX:AGI) and AuRico Gold (TSX:AUQ), have signed a friendly deal worth US$1.5 billion. Together, the companies will each hold half of a new firm whose assets include the Young-Davidson mine in Ontario and two operating mines in Mexico, Alamos’ Mulatos and AuRico’s El Chanate. The June gold contract gave back $5.30 to US$1,199.30 an ounce, while the May copper contract was down 1.5 cents at US$2.72 a pound. TSX energy stocks slid 0.03 per cent even as oil futures moved higher for the third consecutive session. The May crude contract settled at US$51.91 a barrel, ahead 27 cents. The financial sector gained 0.3 per cent as federal Finance Minister Joe Oliver unveiled an extension of the voluntary code of conduct for credit and debit card transactions to include mobile payments. U.S. earnings will kick into high gear Tuesday with financial reports expected from JPMorgan Chase, Johnson & Johnson, and Wells Fargo. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Highlights at the close of Monday at world financial market trading. Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 15,383.59, down 4.84 points Dow — 17,977.04, down 80.61 points S&P 500 — 2,092.43, down 9.63 points Nasdaq — 4,988.25, down 7.73 points

Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 85.34 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 45.44 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.76 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 27.34 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 54.12 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 3.97 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 2.57 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.005 Precision Drilling Corp . . . 8.81 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 39.53 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . . 9.93 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.30 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 4.82 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 55.24 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 78.53 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 64.44 CIBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94.35 Cdn. Western . . . . . . . . . 29.64 Great West Life. . . . . . . . 37.06 IGM Financial . . . . . . . . . 45.80 Intact Financial Corp. . . . 93.16 Manulife Corp. . . . . . . . . 22.31 National Bank . . . . . . . . . 47.69 Rifco Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.77 Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 80.17 Sun Life Fin. Inc.. . . . . . . 39.44 TD Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.37 Currencies: Cdn — 79.42 cents US, down 0.07 of a cent Pound — C$1.8483, up 0.55 of a cent Euro — C$1.3321, down 0.25 of a cent Euro — US$1.0579, down 0.30 of a cent Oil futures: US$51.91 per barrel, up 27 cents (May contract) Gold futures: US$1,199.30 per oz., down $5.30 (June contract) Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $21.485 oz., down 10.1 cents $690.74 kg., down $3.25 ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: May ’15 $0.10 higher $454.10; July ’15 $0.20 higher $454.70; Nov ’15 $2.60 higher $445.90; Jan. ’16 $2.60 higher $446.90; March ’16 $3.00 higher $446.80; May ’16 $3.00 higher $447.50; July ’16 $3.00 higher $448.00; Nov. ’16 $3.00 higher $442.60; Jan. ’17 $3.00 higher $442.60; March ’17 $3.00 higher $442.60; May ’17 $3.00 higher $442.60. Barley (Western): May ’15 unchanged $205.00; July ’15 unchanged $205.00; Oct. ’15 unchanged $190.00; Dec. ’15 unchanged $190.00; March ’16 unchanged $190.00; May ’16 unchanged $190.00; July ’16 unchanged $190.00; Oct. ’16 unchanged $190.00; Dec. ’16 unchanged $190.00; March ’17 unchanged $190.00; May ’17 unchanged $190.00. Monday’s estimated volume of trade: 400,980 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 400,980.

Ontario joins cap-and-trade market BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Three quarters of Canada’s 35 million citizens will soon live in jurisdictions with a price on carbon after Ontario announced Monday it is joining Quebec and California in a cap-andtrade system the federal government lampoons as a “job-killing carbon tax.” Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Quebec’s Philippe Couillard signed off on the carbon trading market in Quebec City after Wynne had earlier announced the initiative in Toronto. They join B.C. and Alberta as carbon-pricing provinces. “Call it carbon pricing, cap and trade, a market mechanism or — I believe it’s misleading — but if you must, go ahead and call it a tax,” Wynne said in Toronto. “Most of us will not be fooled because for most of us the label is not important. What’s important is that we make progress.” The move upstages Tuesday’s meeting in Quebec City of provincial and territorial leaders, who agreed last year to plot out a national strategy on energy and climate policy in the absence of federal leadership. A report last week from a blue-chip panel of economists asserted carbon pricing is the most efficient and effective way to meet Canada’s carbonreduction goals — and that provincial governments were best situated to design their own programs. The Conservative government, which ran on a platform in 2008 that included a cap-and-trade policy, nonetheless maintains any effort to price carbon is an economy killer. “We oppose carbon taxes and any schemes that seek to raise revenue — either directly or indirectly — from hardworking Canadians,” a spokesman for Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq said in an email. Ted Laking did not directly criticize the provinces, but instead aimed his fire at Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, who has promised to give the provinc-

es free reign to design their own programs while imposing national carboncutting targets. The Conservatives have promised to regulate emissions on a sector-by-sector basis, but have refused to address the oil and gas industry that Environment Canada projections show will drive up Canada’s overall emissions. Liberal environment critic John McKay described the Conservative climate stance as “juvenile drivel.” “The vast majority of Canadians have simply moved on from what is a profoundly unserious government,” McKay said in an interview. Federal-provincial tensions were clear on the eve of Tuesday’s summit of provincial and territorial leaders. “My hope is that at some point the federal government will work on a process that will support what the provinces are doing,” Wynne said in Quebec City, flanked by Couillard. “I believe that having a federal partner who is not standing on the sidelines but is engaged in the discussion will help, and so I look forward to that.” Couillard said climate action will likely be a theme in this year’s federal election campaign, adding it is incumbent on an oil-producing nation like Canada to act. Canada, he said, “should be one of the most proactive countries in the world in the fight against climate change.” The provinces and territories have built a sense of momentum after years of policy gridlock, although the absence of campaigning Alberta Premier Jim Prentice at this week’s meeting is a temporary setback. “Cap and trade is not something that I support or that I think is in the best interests of Alberta,” Prentice said at a campaign stop in Calgary. However, he said he’s discussed the matter with the premiers of both provinces and Alberta will continue to be a “constructive ally” working with his provincial counterparts in terms of climate change.

Independent content producers ask court to set aside “terms of trade” decision BY THE CANADIAN PRESS A group representing several hundred TV content producers has gone to court, asking that a recent change to Canadian content rules for television be set aside. The Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) filed an application Monday for leave to appeal a decision by the country’s broadcast regulator that the association warns will cost thousands of jobs. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission announced last month a major reduction in the number of hours of Canadian content broadcasters must air while upholding the overall dollar amount they must spend on shows airing during prime time. At the same time, the CRTC gave broadcasters the right to opt out of so-called terms of trade agreements with independent producers, a move that caught the production industry by surprise. CRTC Chairman JeanPierre Blais said the goal of the changes was to encourage broadcasters to take the money they currently spend on less than stellar daytime programming, and spend it on fewer, higher-quality shows with the potential for gaining a wider international audience. But the CMPA said the move effectively took away any leverage smaller independent producers had in their negotiations with the big broadcasters. The CRTC put terms of trade in place in 2011 as a mechanism to give independent producers and broadcasters greater power to negotiate production agreements with the likes of Bell, Rogers, Shaw and Corus. “We had no choice but to seek to appeal this as-

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Emilee Hutchinson blows a bubble with her fingers as Anna Stein looks on at G.W. Smith Elementary School in Red Deer recently. The girls and their classmates were taking part in a day to recognize Autism Awareness Month. Over the past two weeks, students have been reading books about autism, making posters, colouring puzzle pieces to learn about autism and discover what makes autistic children unique. Grade 1 student David Bowie, who attends the school, has autism and loves blowing bubbles, says his mother Candice. So it was natural that the students got the chance to blow thousands of bubbles into the wind during Autism Awareness Day at the school.

Murder suspect still in jail BITTERMAN ENTERS GUILTY PLEAS TO 15 LESSER CHARGES; MURDER TRIAL IN JUNE 2016 BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF A Stettler man pleaded guilty to 15 minor offences while awaiting his murder trial scheduled for next year. Mark William Bitterman, 32, entered the pleas on Monday in Red Deer provincial court before Judge Jim Hunter. The charges were laid in relation to several offences throughout 2013 and part of 2012. Bitterman pleaded guilty to seven probation violations, four theft charges, two failure to appear in court charges, and one charge each of pos-

session of stolen property and failing to comply with an undertaking. He is also charged in the death of a former Eckville resident whose body was discovered by police in the freezer of an apartment in Riverside Meadows in Red Deer in 2013. The theft charges stem from several separate incidents. He admitted to stealing three cellphones from different cellphone stores in the Canmore area. He also admitted going into a Rona Hardware Store in Camrose and stealing a circular saw. The probation violations include failing to report to his probation of-

ficer, failing to attend treatment, consuming alcohol, and failing to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. Bitterman’s counsel, Kim Ross of Calgary, said Bitterman was adopted at a young age and moved to the U.S. However, after he ran into legal troubles there Bitterman was deported back to Canada. Hunter sentenced Bitterman to 30 days on all the charges. Bitterman has been in custody for 18 months on second-degree murder charges and his sentence on the lesser offences was satisfied by time served. He remains in custody awaiting trial for the murder of Curtis Leroy Rangen,

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Crime spree linked to drugs BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF Guilty pleas on 23 charges have landed a Red Deer man in jail for a little more than two years. Christopher Stephen Wales, 31, was sentenced Monday in Red Deer provincial court by Judge Jim Hunter on charges that he pleaded guilty to on March 25. He was sentenced for six counts of possession of property obtained by crime, two counts of possession of stolen property over $5,000, two counts of breaching conditions and one count each of fraud under $5,000, failing to appear, pointing a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, having a prohibited weapon in a vehicle, failing to stop and evading police, assault, theft over $5,000 and break and enter with intent to commit a crime. The charges were laid for offences that occurred throughout 2014. He was finally arrested on Dec. 5, 2014, while evading a spike belt that Sylvan Lake RCMP had deployed. He hit the ditch and was arrested. A pre-sentence report shed some light on what led Wales to commit the long series of offences. Hunter noted that Wales had drug addiction

issues in the past, but had been clean and sober prior to a crash in 2014 in Red Deer when he lost 20 per cent of his skin and severely injured his feet. During his recovery, he was put on pain killers and became addicted to them. “He was caught in a cycle of drug addiction again,” said Hunter. A series of stolen property related offences, false cheque and firearm related incidents caught up with Wales when he was arrested. Sylvan Lake RCMP were called to a complaint of a man attempting to steal a snowmobile after breaking into a home. During that altercation, he pointed a handgun at the homeowner. While Hunter noted the seriousness of the offences, he also said he “can’t ignore the potential for rehabilitation,” pointing to prior success that Wales had in getting clean and sober before he was hooked on pain killers, “through no fault of his own.” Hunter handed down a global sentence of 33 months in custody, as well as a driving prohibition for 18 months, a DNA order and a lifetime weapons prohibition. Wales has been in custody at the Red Deer Remand Centre and was given credit of 194 days of pre-trial custody. As a result, Wales has roughly 27 months left to serve. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

Man killed in ATV rollover A 29-year-old Drayton Valley man was killed when his two-man all-terrain vehicle rolled on the weekend. The single-vehicle rollover happened at about 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, west of Rimbey, on private land off Range Road 44. Rimbey RCMP report that two men were riding a side-by-side utility-terrain vehicle when it rolled on pasture land. Although the two-seat ATV had a roll bar, one of the men died at the scene.

Police and a collision analyst are trying to piece together what happened. Sgt. Mark Groves of Rimbey RCMP said there are no signs of alcohol or drug use, or even sloped terrain where the rollover happened. Neither of the men were wearing helmets. Groves said it’s hard to know if a helmet would have prevented the death in this case. Police recommend wearing helmets whenever someone gets on a ATV.

43. Bitterman was arrested on June 13, 2013, in Kamloops B.C. Red Deer RCMP found Rangen’s body in the freezer during a welfare check on May 3, 2013. It is believed his death occurred on April 30 or May 1, 2013. A trial on the murder charge was set in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench on Monday morning. Crown prosecutor Ed Ring and Ross agreed to schedule the Court of Queen’s Bench trial to start on June 13, 2016, with jury selection that afternoon. The trial is scheduled run until June 30, 2016. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate.com

Armed robbery brings year in jail, thanks to efforts by man to change life BY MURRAY CRAWFORD ADVOCATE STAFF A judge gave a Ponoka man one year in custody for his role in an armed robbery of a Red Deer Mac’s Convenience Store. Judge Jim Hunter noted on Monday that the starting point for armed robbery of a convenience store, as established by case law in Alberta provincial court, is three years in custody. But each sentence is individualized, Hunter said, pointing to a concerted effort on the part of the convicted man to make a positive change in his life. Jordan Curtis Baron, 20, was sentenced to one-year in custody and 18-months probation on Monday in Red Deer provincial court. He pleaded guilty on March 4 to one count of robbery. Baron had been drinking and doing drugs with his friends on Feb. 2 and 3, 2014, when he suggested they go rob a convenience store to get money for drugs. They drove the Mac’s Convenience store at Gaetz and 22nd Street. Baron pulled his shirt over his face and brandished a firearm at the clerk, demanding cash. According to the Crown prosecutor Ann MacDonald’s submissions, it is unclear if a real or imitation firearm was used.

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The firearm was disposed of before Baron turned himself in. Baron got $60 from the clerk and ran out of the store. In the process, he lost $20 of the money the clerk handed over. Baron used the $40 to treat he and his friends to fast food. Hunter cited Baron’s commitment to change his lifestyle after the events, realizing he had made some poor choices throughout his teen years. After turning himself in, Baron reconnected with his parents — they had become estranged due to Baron’s drug use — resumed attending church and sought to better his life. In the pre-sentence report, Baron was classified as a lowrisk to re-offend. Hunter said the final sentence deviates from the starting point because of aggravating and mitigating factors. Hunter said Baron had done very well to rehabilitate himself and show a willingness to live a positive lifestyle. Hunter also ordered a 10-year weapons prohibition and that Baron provide a sample of his DNA. MacDonald withdrew charges against co-accused Christian Michel LeSann, 19, of Ponoka citing no reasonable expectation of conviction. mcrawford@reddeeradvocate. com

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BRIEFS Fun run raises funds for women’s outreach Celebrate important women in your life by taking part in a fun run on May 9. The event raises funds for Central Alberta Women’s Outreach Society and encourages girls to be active. Part of the fun run is a school challenge. Girls are encouraged to sign up for the fun run. The school with the highest percentage of girls participating win a lunch for its runners from Subway. More than $10,000 in prizes will be given away. The fun run is organized by Only Women’s Fitness. It is a females only event. The event has three-km, five-km and 10-km runs, among other events. Registration costs $45 for adults, $40 for youth 13 to 17 and $30 for children five to 12. The fun run takes place at River Bend Golf Course and Recreation Area. The first race starts at 9 a.m. The first awards are given out at 10:20 a.m. Brunch is served at the clubhouse following the races. Brunch is free for those under four, $9.95 for ages five to 12, $16.95 for 13 to 64 and $14.95 for seniors. For further information or to register, visit www.onlywomensrd.ca/ fun-run. Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Knights of Columbus gathering in Red Deer Red Deer will host delegates representing 160 councils from the Knights of Columbus. The delegates are from the jurisdiction of Alberta and the Northwest Territories. The 105th annual convention will be at the Sheraton Red Deer from April 17 to April 19. The Knights are the world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization. The Knights of Columbus have donated $1.5 billion and 673 million hours of service to charities over the past decade. According to their website, the foremost principal of the international organization is charity. The Sheraton Red Deer is located at 3310 50th Ave. For further information, visit www. kofc.ab.ca or call 403-341-4848.

Local youths win Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards Three youths from Central Alberta have been awarded for their community service, physical activity and skills. Kelly Fiedler from Red Deer, Ashley Derwantz from Lacombe and Austin West from Innisfail have been awarded silver level in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Across the province, 24 youth received the silver level of the award. Recipients were recognized last week at a ceremony attended by Donald Ethell, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. Among other requirements to obtain a silver level, youth must have planned and participated in a threeday adventure journey. The award has

A couple strolls along the Devonian trail through the tunnel under 32nd Street in Red Deer at Kin Kanyon. For the most part, paved trials in Red Deer are clear and dry with only isolated snow and ice remaining on shaded areas. Mild weather expected through the week may just clear up the remaining icy sections. three levels: bronze, silver and gold. For more information about the award, visit www.dukeofed.org.

Escort scam accused back in custody A Red Deer woman accused of being the bait in an escort extortion scam is back in custody and awaiting trial, after being at large for weeks. Lindsay Rae Mazzei, 32, of Red Deer missed her last arraignment date on March 2. A warrant was issued and she was re-arrested in mid-March. She appeared in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench on Monday and is now held in custody awaiting trial on extortion, kidnapping, forcible confinement and possession of stolen property charges. Citing a need to review the file against his new client, lawyer Lorne Goddard asked that Justice Craig Jones adjourn the matter to the next arraignment date, May 4 in Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench. Crown Prosecutor Ed Ring agreed with the application.

Residents woke to hear someone in their house and confronted a female suspect as she attempted to leave the home with electronics, a purse and other items. The male homeowner confronted the suspect and a struggle ensued. The female struck the homeowner with brass knuckles. A second resident was also struck. The residents restrained her until police arrived. Police said the victims and the suspect were not known to each other.

The 29-year-old woman was taken into custody by RCMP. An examination of the property in her bag also revealed a licence plate that was stolen from a vehicle in the same neighbourhood that morning. Kristen Lee Hiebert is charged with breaking and entering, robbery with a weapon, two counts of assault with a weapon, unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of stolen property under $5,000 and breach of probation. She will appear in Red Deer provincial court this morning.

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“Oh no,” I whispered. “Oh please no.” It wasn’t a great day to be driving. Snow was falling and the roads were glazed with ice. I had slowed from my usual 115 to less than 80 km/h. Even still, I could feel the tires on my SUV occasionally lose traction. On my left a car edged past travelling only barely faster, raising a column of snow that all but obscured my view. I took a deep breath and relaxed my grip slightly on the steering wheel. It would be OK. I would be OK. Just breathe. I’m not sure what I saw first. The cloud of snow or the approaching vehicle. A truck travelling much too fast for the road conditions — in the opposing lane — was now careening out of control in the median. I knew it would soon crest the ditch and emerge onto our lane of the highway. I have often written about the importance of gratitude and the value of expressing appreciation for positive experiences. And I have long believed that counting our blessings can enhance our psychological, emotional and physical well-being. In the same way that feeling angry, bitter or resentful sends a rush of damaging chemicals through our bodies, feeling grateful sends a cascade of uplifting and healing chemicals that promote wellbeing, peace and contentment. More than a novel idea, the power of gratitude has been put to the test in a number of studies conducted by experts in the fields of psychology, sociology and neuroscience. Over 30 years ago, American psychologist, educator, and author Martin Seligman and his colleagues launched a new field of study called “positive psychology.” Whereas much of data at the time was focused on negative psychology — mental illness, trauma and addiction — Seligman’s study focused on gratitude, optimism, forgiveness, happiness, compassion and altruism. The study found that cultivating gratitude helps “fortify us during times of adversity and emotional turmoil” with the result being a greater level of happiness and resiliency. Seligman and his team concluded that “of all the attributes one can develop, gratitude is most strongly associated with mental health.” It was also suggested that being grateful impacts the overall experience of happiness with effects that tend to be long lasting. It was noted that more grateful we are, the more self-aware we become — a necessary component to healthy self-esteem. A most ambitious study into gratitude was recently announced by the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California Berkeley. This $3.1 million research study hopes to determine if cultivating gratitude

will foster a more thriving, resilient and compassionate society. So, how do we sustain an attitude of gratitude? An impromptu survey among friends and colleagues produced an interesting list of gratitude exercises.

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As soon as my big toe crosses the threshold of daughter darling’s room, the soft under skin of my foot is molested by something squashy, soggy, and that possesses too much give on impact. I hear the slight sound of a POP. I look down to find I have ruptured the splatter toy that she often throws at my walls, leaving a darkened stain on the tan paint. The carpet is soaking wet with a fluid from the toy I cannot identify. It will have to wait until tomorrow. I need to focus on more pressing matters at the moment. In the amount of time it takes me to cross from one side of the room to the other, I trip over a deconstructed Barbie house, three Bratz dolls with obscenely pointed features that bite at the already sopping sole of my foot, and an oversized wicker Easter basket that holds all sorts of half-eaten treasures. I pull off the bedding and bundle it in a tight ball then chuck it to the hallway. I want to let out a she-woman war cry to vindicate my swelling frustrations but before I let loose, I see something. Sophie’s closet is full, jampacked really, of odds and ends. I drop the clean sheets on the bed and move closer. For some reason an ominous film darkens my mind and for a second I become concerned I am going to see someone eyeing me from deep within the collection of objects in the closet. This is what happens when you’re awakened in the dead of night with residual thoughts of Atwood and her superb storytelling abilities circling your peripheral intellect. I don’t see anything in the end, which is OK by me. Instead, I note the excess of stuff crammed lovingly all over my kid’s room. Things like old cardboard boxes, thousands of scribbled-on sheets of paper, Barbies with their heads popped off and those heads peppered throughout space and time. I turn back to my task, realizing what it is that must be done in the morning hours. I will have to come and clean this place. No longer can I shut the door and pretend my ignorance to this problem of unpleasant proportions. Sophie stumbles back into the room from the bathroom. Her eyes are beginning to weigh their lids down and sleep will most likely come easy once I finish making the bed. I realize I have forgotten to grab a pillowcase, because yes, the pee has indeed reached the corners of the pillow. I must incoherently say what I need aloud because next thing I know Sophie is digging through the disaster that is also beneath her bed and pulls out a pink flowered pillow. Of course she had one stashed away, what four-year-old doesn’t have a reserve head cushion on hand? I still think a good old-fashioned purge and clean would be good for the girl child’s room. I’m a little concerned that next time the dog ventures in there he may just get swallowed up and lost forever. As I finally am able to close my eyes and return to dreamland, I briefly wonder if Margaret ever had to stumble over pointed toys and mayhem messes. If so, she probably wouldn’t have lost sleep over it, so neither

Suggestions included a gratitude meditation, where we deeply ponder our blessings for two to five minutes with eyes closed; saying thank you often, especially to people who serve us; sitting down and taking note of what we most appreciate about ourselves; expressing gratitude at mealtime; expressing gratitude toward our partner; and even writing a letter to someone who has had a positive influence on our life and handing it directly to him or her, if possible. One of the most common methods for cultivating gratitude is keeping a gratitude journal. I’ve used this method for years and highly recommend it. Studies have concluded that tracking one’s gratitude in a journal daily — even for as little as two weeks — had a positive effect on study participants for up to six months to follow. I start each day with the sentence stem, “Today I am grateful for …” and then try to write one page in my journal about all the experiences for which I am grateful. Items vary, but common examples might include a beautiful day, a pleasant lunch and conversation with a good friend, time spent with family, an enjoyable stroll through the neighbourhood, or the opportunity to help someone with a problem. For me, recording the experiences starts my day off on a positive note, and reviewing the daily installments occasionally lifts my spirts on days when I’m feeling down or especially burdened. Research in the field of neuroplasticity has shown that thoughts have the power to change our brains. Rick Hanson, psychologist, author and founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom in San Rafael, California, explains that negative experiences are “like Velcro and tend to stick in our minds, whereas positive experiences are like Teflon and more readily slip away. Therefore, we must actively work to integrate positive experiences into the brain in order for the positive to ‘stick’ and the beneficial effects to endure.” In my experience, the better our self-esteem, the more willing we are to do the work and the greater focus we place on feeling and expressing gratitude for all that life brings us. Through skill or sheer blind luck, the driver of the pickup truck managed to bring his vehicle to a halt with front wheels resting on the shoulder of road. Inching by, I could see the fear and sense of relief in his eyes and in those of the driver next to me. When I looked in my rear-view mirror, I saw the same look in my own eyes. I was most grateful to be alive. As I continued on my way — shaken but unharmed — I began to think about all the blessings in my life and the need to be grateful. And I realized that I could be grateful for a negative experience when it prompted me to appreciate the positive. I had much to write in my gratitude journal. Murray Fuhrer is a self-esteem expert and facilitator. His new book is entitled Extreme Esteem: The Four Factors. For more information on self-esteem, check the Extreme Esteem website at www.extremeesteem.ca.

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surf session online (her “Nessie rabbit hole”), followed by a trip to Scotland to start research for a new story after 2010’s Ape House. At the Water’s Edge centres on young Philadelphia socialite Madeline (Maddie) Hyde, her husband Ellis and their friend Hank. They take a dangerous ship trek to Scotland after a posh New Year’s Eve bash, in which they imbibe heavily and make spectacles of themselves. Years prior, Ellis’s Army Colonel dad tried to prove Nessie existed, but the adventure resulted in public embarrassment for him. Ellis hopes his journey will earn him more respect from his dad, who has always judged his son for not being able to enlist in the army due to being colour blind. Hank was also unable to serve, due to being flat-footed. Gruen says she did research for the book in Scotland one winter and one summer, for a total of five weeks. “I do try to immerse myself completely, so after I was crawling around (Second World War) ruins and castles and so on, I would set up shop in the corner of a pub and pretend I was Skyping and doing work,” she says. “I would just listen to the lingo and

the accent and try to absorb phrasing and sayings and things.” She says she wrote half of the book before realizing that Maddie was the heart of it. That meant having to go back and rewrite it in Maddie’s voice and then tweak the other characters’ reactions to her. Gruen, who grew up in London, Ont., also faced another obstacle. “One of my sons had some serious health issues in between, so it was broken up,” she says. “He’s fine now, but it was very, very scary.” Gruen lives in North Carolina now with her husband and three sons, but she says she does long to return to Canada some day. In the meantime, besides doing a book tour, she’s also acting as a consultant for a Broadway adaptation of Water for Elephants. “I never ever in my life thought that something I wrote might end up on Broadway. That was just the farthest thing from my mind, but it’s really exciting,” says Gruen, noting she’s thrilled producer Peter Schneider (The Lion King) wants her “involved in the process as much as possible.” “I know nothing about musicals but I’m sure willing to get in there and learn.”

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cratic discourse in the postwar nation. “His literary legacy will stand next to that of Goethe,” German Culture Minister Monika Gruetters said in a statement following the news of his death. Yet Grass provoked the ire of many in 2006 when he revealed in his memoir Skinning the Onion that, as a teenager, he had served in the Waffen-SS, the combat arm of Adolf Hitler’s notorious paramilitary organization. In 2012, Grass also drew sharp criticism at home and was declared persona non grata by Israel after publishing a prose poem, What Must Be Said, in which he criticized what he described as Western hypocrisy over Israel’s nuclear program and labeled the country a threat to “already fragile world peace” over its belligerent stance on Iran. A trained sculptor, Grass made his literary reputation with The Tin Drum, published in 1959. It was followed by Cat and Mouse and Dog Years, which made up what is called the Danzig Trilogy — after the town of his birth, now the Polish city of Gdansk.

Combining naturalistic detail with fantastical images, the trilogy captured the German reaction to the rise of Nazism, the horrors of the war and the guilt that lingered after Adolf Hitler’s defeat. The book follows the life of a young boy in Danzig who is caught up in the political whirlwind of the Nazi rise to power and, in response, decides not to grow up. His toy drum becomes a symbol of this refusal. The books return again and again to Danzig, where Grass was born on Oct. 16, 1927, the son of a grocer.

In the trilogy, Grass drew partly on his own experience of military service and his captivity as a prisoner of war held by the Americans until 1946. The Tin Drum became an overnight success — a fact that Grass told The Associated Press in 2009 surprised him. Asked to reflect on why the book became so popular, he noted that it tackles one of the most daunting periods of German history by focusing on the minutiae in the lives of ordinary people. Then he quipped: “Perhaps because it’s a good book.”

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In Memoriam THOMAS, Micki May 30, 1948 - Apr. 14, 2003 May the winds of love blow softly, And whisper so you’ll hear. We will always love & miss you, And wish that you were here. Jeannie, Terry, TJ , Shaun, Kelly & Family.

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LADY, petite, enjoys walking, reading, dancing, travelling, cycling, looking for a gentleman, n/s, age 60ish, active with varied interests. Reply to Box 1105, c/o RED DEER ADVOCATE, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

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KLEPPER, GARRY 1936-2006 Memories grow dearer As time passes on. When you look for a face And a voice that is gone. No words I speak, Could ever say how much I miss you every day. A special smile, A special face, And in my heart A special place. Forever loved and missed by your wife, Jean

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BOWER DENTAL CENTER req’s a full time Registered Dental Assistant who is a motivated, committed and passionate individual. We run a high paced practice where experience is an asset, but new grads are welcome. Must be avail. on evenings and one Sat. per month. Very rewarding position. Please send resume to: ebakleh@yahoo.com or apply within office.

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Instrument Technician needed in Lacombe, AB at Decoking Descaling Technology, Inc. Position will include working locally in our shop facility as well as field work. Please apply to calvin@decoking.com Thank you for your interest 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

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JJAM Management (1987) NOW HIRING Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s 2 - Tile Setters $25/hr Requires to work at these 5 - Floor Covering requires Red Deer, AB locations: Installers $25/hr OPTICAL ASSISTANT 5111 22 St. Min 3 years exp./ 40hrs/wk Training provided. 37444 HWY 2 S 3 Construction Labourers Apply in person with 37543 HWY 2N $20/hr. No exp required. resume to: 4924 59 St. 700 3020 22 St. Full time perm position Red Deer, AB. FOOD ATTENDANT with Valid Driver’s Licence Req’d permanent shift Email Resume to: Start your career! weekend day and evening cat1employment@ See Help Wanted both full and part time. gmail.com 16 Vacancies, $10.25/hr. + or drop off resume at Restaurant/ benefits. Start ASAP. Central Alberta Tile One Job description 7619 50 Ave #9 Red Deer Hotel www.timhortons.com Education and experience YEAR-ROUND employment EAST 40TH PUB in Central Alberta, exp. not req’d. maintenance grader REQ’S P/Tor F/T COOK Apply in person or fax operator required. Apply in person with resume resume to: 403-314-1303 Reply to Box 1106, c/o 3811 40th Ave. RED DEER ADVOCATE, You can sell your guitar JJAM Management (1987) 2950 Bremner Ave., Red for a song... Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Deer, AB T4R 1M9 or put it in CLASSIFIEDS Requires to work at these Something for Everyone and we’ll sell it for you! Red Deer, AB locations: Everyday in Classifieds 5111 22 St. 37444 HWY 2 S 37543 HWY 2N Sales & Truckers/ 700 3020 22 St. Distributors Drivers Manager/Food Services Permanent P/T, F/T shift. SALES ASSOCIATE Wknd, day, night & eves. REQUIRED Start date ASAP $19.23/hr. For North/Central Alberta. 40 hrs/week, + benefits , Opportunity for a mature 1 Vacancy, 3-5 yrs. exp., person or couple in criminal record check req’d. wholesale fashion jewelry, Req’d education some giftware and clothing sales. secondary. Apply in person or fax resume to: 403-314-1303 For full job • Great second career. • Must be fit and love to description visit www. travel. timhortons.com • Work schedule approx. CENTRAL AB based TAP HOUSE 8 months per year. trucking company requires • A strong interest in BAR & GRILL CONTRACT ladies fashion an asset. NORTH DRIVERS is now taking applications in AB. Home the odd night. Reply to: for Full Time/Part time Weekends off. order@klassenjlrs.com COOK and Dishwasher. 403-586-4558 Terry, 306-652-2112 Bring resume to Check us out at: 7101 Gaetz Ave. Red Deer NEED EXPERIENCED www.klassenjlrs.com between 2-4 pm. Class 1 drivers for short and long haul. Full Time. Runs AB., SASK, Manitoba Restaurant/ & BC. Please call Hotel PROMAX TRANSPORT at 227-2712 or fax resume w/abstract 403-227-2743

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Clerical VAN EATON Donald Ellsworth May 20, 1927 - Apr. 12, 2015 It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Donald Van Eaton announce his passing at the Lacombe Community Health Care Centre on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at the age of 87 years. Donald is lovingly survived by his wife Jean and his family. He will be missed by his many dear friends and all who knew him. A funeral service for Donald will be held at Wilson’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium on Friday, April 17, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations in Donald’s memory can be made to the Hearth & Stroke Foundation of Alberta #202 5913 - 50 Ave. Red Deer, Alberta T4N 4C4. Condolences 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”

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ENGBRECHT Patrick Bryan Engbrecht passed away suddenly on April 7, 2015 in Edmonton at the age of 40 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his son, Coleman Engbrecht; his parents, Harvey and Lorie Engbrecht; brother Joe and sister-in-law Jacquie; sister Marcie Delaney; and his nieces and nephews. Patrick was predeceased by his sister, Angela Wiebe, in April of 2011. A memorial service will be held at Crossroads Church chapel, 38105 Range Road 275 Red Deer, Alberta, on Friday, April 17th at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Neighbour Centre, Edmonton. http://www. theneighbourcentre.ca/. Sharing of memories and condolences to the family may be made by visiting the ‘Remembering Patrick Engbrecht’ Facebook page.

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COUCH $60, 4 drawer RHINSTONE necklace and dresser $40, 3 drawer earrings, exc. cond, from the 1950’s, $85; approx. ITALIAN ladies chocolate dresser $30, night stand 30 peacock feathers for leather boots, soft glove fit $20, can deliver, all good home decorations or for fly cond. 403-392-5657 length, zippered SAFETY PERSON over knee 3/4” fish hooks $1/ea. large fruit back, 2 heel, $200. Busy road construction WANTED bowl, grape design, $5. 403-227-2976 company looking for safety Antiques, furniture and 403-346-2231 person. Work is throughout estates. 342-2514 the province. Experience is ROYAL Dux Bohemian Equipmentan asset but willing to train Cat, porcelain, mint cond. the right person. Must Heavy $35. Stereos have a valid Class 5 drivMerrill Ortholight shoe, sz. TV's, VCRs er’s license. Fax resume TRAILERS for sale or rent 6.5, air cushion, women’s, 403-309-0489 Job site, office, well site or like new. $40. PS2 with 10 games $60, storage. Skidded or Maui Jim Sunglasses, wheeled. Call 347-7721. stereo w/cassettes $70, Makaha, with brown sport Game Cube with 2 games case, brand new. $60 403-782-3847 $95 403-352-8811 Wii with drums, games, Firewood TWO window mount air and dance mat conditioners, 19”w, 17”d, $140 403-782-3847 12” h, one forced air, 8,000 AFFORDABLE btu, Kenmore 5,200 btu. Homestead Firewood $125 each. 403-886-2542 CLASSIFICATIONS Spruce, Pine, Birch -Split. Misc. for avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 Sale 1500-1990

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Children's Items

1580

GAMES, toys, books, lots more, 2 boxes. $20. 403-314-9603 HIKING shoes, child’s sz. 13, Columbia brand, very good cond. $10. 403-314-9603

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3 BDRM. 3 bath, house in Inglewood. 1250 sq.ft., dbl. garage. 403-886-4735

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Russia lifts ban on arms shipment to Iran BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin on Monday opened the way for Russia’s delivery of a sophisticated air defence missile system to Iran, a move that would significantly bolster the Islamic republic’s military capability. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry objected to Moscow’s decision in a phone call to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and the White House indicated the move could endanger plans to ultimately lift sanctions on Iran as part of a final nuclear deal. White House press secretary Josh Earnest said unity and co-ordination with nations like Russia is critical to the success of the negotiations. Washington has said Moscow played a constructive role in the Iranian nuclear talks, despite sharp differences between Russia and the West over Ukraine. Putin’s move was quickly welcomed by Tehran, while it worried Israel, which saw it as a sign that Iran already had begun to cash in on the nuclear deal with world powers that is expected to be finalized by the end of June. Putin’s spokesman said the missile system could be shipped to Iran at any moment. Russia signed the $800 million contract to sell Iran the S-300 missile system in 2007, but suspended their delivery three years later because of strong objections from the United States and Israel. Putin on Monday lifted that ban. The preliminary agreement on settling the Iranian nuclear standoff struck earlier this month made the 2010 Russian ban unnecessary, Lavrov said in a televised statement. The deal reached by Iran and six world powers is intended to significantly restrict its ability to produce nuclear weapons while giving it relief from international sanctions. The agreement is supposed

to be finalized by June 30, and there is no firm agreement yet on how or when to lift the international sanctions on Iran. The S-300 missile system, which has a range of up to 200 kilometres (125 miles) and the capability to track down and strike multiple targets simultaneously, is one of the most potent air defence weapons in the world. “The S-300 is exclusively a defensive weapon, which can’t serve offensive purposes and will not jeopardize the security of any country, including, of course, Israel,” Lavrov said. Deployed in big numbers, the system could provide a strong deterrent against any air attack. If Israel decides to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities, the S-300s would further complicate the already daunting task. Israeli Cabinet minister Yuval Steinitz said the framework nuclear agreement helped legitimize Iran and cleared the way for Monday’s announcement by Russia. Israel has harshly criticized the U.S.-led nuclear deal, saying it would give Iran relief from sanctions while leaving its nuclear program largely intact. Israel believes Iran still intends to develop a nuclear weapon. “This is a direct result of the legitimacy that Iran obtained from the emerging nuclear deal,” Steinitz said. He added that the arms deal shows that Iran plans to use the relief from economic sanctions to buy arms, not improve the living conditions of its people. “Instead of demanding Iran stop its terror activities that it spreads in the Middle East and the entire world, it is being allowed to arm itself with advanced weapons that will only increase its aggression,” Steinitz said.

Man gunned down at community college a long-time worker BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A gunman with a rifle en- kind he heard growing up in a tough neighbourhood tered a community college campus building Monday near Long Beach, California. He didn’t know where morning and killed a print shop operator who had it came from. just arrived at work, school officials and authorities “You hear a shot and my biggest things is, get out said. of there,” he said. “It definitely wasn’t where I was The two men knew each other but it’s not imme- at, so that was good enough for me.” diately clear what led to the shooting, according to By the time he walked back downstairs, he saw authorities, who are searching for suspected gunman police officers running into the building with their Kenneth Stancil, a former student. Authorities said guns drawn. they do not believe the shooting was random. Authorities have described Stancil as a white Police have swept the Wayne Community College man, about 5-foot-11, with a goatee and a tattoo over campus and think Stancil has fled. They are using his eye. helicopters and dogs to search for him nearby. First-year Student Joniece Simmons, 19, said she Ron Lane was a long-time campus employee. He was sitting on a bench outside the learning centre was shot to death about 8 a.m. on the third floor when two officers with rifles and a third with a of the Wayne Learning Center, which houses the drawn handgun ran toward the building, shouting for cafeteria and library, school spokeswoman Tara students to take cover in a safe place. She and others Humphries said. ran inside to the cafeteria and locked the door. “There has been one fatality, and there is one Though they were urged to stay silent, some stushooter,” said Kim Best, spokeswoman for the city of dents still wanted to talk. “I was like ’hush, it’s seriGoldsboro, where the school is located. ous.’ I was crying,” Simmons said. Wayne County sheriff’s Maj. Tom Effler said at a news conference that employees were able to identify Stancil since he had been a student. Authorities weren’t sure how he left campus, including whether he left in a vehicle, Effler said. At one point, authorities thought they had cornered the shooter in a restroom and fired tear gas into it, only to find that it was not Stancil in the bathroom, Effler said. A student told The Associated Press that he heard a single gunshot and saw officers with their guns drawn storming into the learning centre. First-year student Jovaun Williams, 24, was climbing the staircase inside the building and had almost reached the second floor when he heard a single muffled pop. It took a minute, he GREAT THINGS HAPPEN WHEN YOU GO NORTH said, for him to recognize the sound was that of a gunshot similar to the

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BRIEF Low turnout mars Sudan’s election KHARTOUM, Sudan — Only a trickle of voters, some in uniform, showed up at a polling station in Sudan on Monday as the country took part in an election that will almost certainly extend the 25-year rule of President Omar al-Bashir, the world’s only sitting head of state wanted on genocide charges. As polls closed at 6:00 p.m. (1500 GMT) on the first of three days of voting, election employees counted ballots. In one middle class neighbourhood, just 3 per cent of more than 3,000 registered voters had turned up. “This is extremely low,” an election employee said as he locked up the centre. “I don’t know what is going on. We didn’t expect that.” He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the press. The second multi-candidate election to be held in Sudan since al-Bashir came to power in a bloodless 1989 coup has been boycotted by major opposition parties. They had demanded postponement until the formation of a coalition government to oversee the vote and ensure its fairness. The opposition also campaigned for ending alBashir’s rule, spray-painting “irhal” or “leave” on walls and election posters. But they said widespread voter apathy, and not their boycott, would be the main cause of the expected low turnout.

Iran suspends pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia amid spat TEHRAN, Iran — Iran suspended all umrah pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia on Monday amid growing diplomatic tensions between the two countries, state television reported. Iran’s Culture Ministry made the decision over alleged abuse suffered by two male Iranian pilgrims travelling through Saudi’s Jeddah airport in March trying to return home, the station reported. Culture Ministry spokesman Hossein Nooshabadi told state TV that the pilgrimage would be suspended until the Saudi government “applies a strong attitude” to the case. He also said “capital punishment” should apply to the case, without offering further details. The alleged abuse, the details of which have not been publicly disclosed, sparked unauthorized protests at the Saudi Embassy in Tehran on Saturday. Public anger has grown over the incident, with President Hassan Rouhani ordering an investigation and Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoning a Saudi diplomat for an explanation. But what actually happened remains unclear. On Monday, a representative of Iran’s top leader on hajj affairs downplayed the case, saying the pilgrims weren’t abused, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.

Fighting gathers pace in war-torn eastern Ukraine after weeks of calm DONETSK, Ukraine — Fighting has picked up in eastern Ukraine after more than a month of relative calm, as diplomats gathered in Berlin on Monday to discuss the country’s crisis. Observers from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe said Sunday that its mission observed an intense clash with the use of tanks and heavy artillery as well as grenade launchers and mortars in the north of the rebel stronghold of Donetsk. On Sunday alone, the OSCE recorded at least 1,166 explosions.

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Global Youth Service Day spotlights youth making a difference Dear Annie: Young people are @YouthService on Twitter and Youthready, willing and able to tackle the ServiceAmerica on Facebook. Sincereworld’s most difficult challenges, and ly — Steven A. Culbertson, president yet are vastly underrepresented as and CEO, Youth Service America active citizens, decision-makers and Dear Steven Culbertson: Thank you problem solvers. for once again allowing us to mention We know that young people are Global Youth Service Day. uniquely suited to help solve problems Young people all over the world do if given the opportunity. such wonderful and helpful volunteer 1. Fifty per cent of the work, not only on this day, but world’s population is unevery day of the year. Global der age 25. Youth Service Day provides 2. Brain research tells more opportunities for everyus that young people are one to get involved. uniquely suited to solve We hope all of our readers, problems if given the opyoung and old, teachers and portunity. They are wired students, will check out your for novelty (learning new website. things and creating new Dear Annie: “C.B. in New solutions), risk (trying Hampshire” said people things adults might not) should write down their plans and peer authority (kids for their own funerals and not listen to other kids more leave family members guessMITCHELL than they do to adults). ing. & SUGAR 3. Youth who are enWhen my husband passed gaged as active commuaway, I was fortunate that our nity members are more insurance covered his expenslikely to grow up to voles. I didn’t want my daughunteer, vote and donate to charitable ters to worry about me when my time causes. comes. I had a CD that would cover my 4. Today’s social and environmental expenses. problems are immense; we need youth We went to the funeral home, and to be leaders and problem solvers to- the director called the bank and had day, not just the leaders of a distant the CD turned over to an irreversible tomorrow. trust fund. It will accrue interest, and Please let your readers know about after all expenses are paid, any money Global Youth Service Day, April 17- left over will go to my daughters. Addi19. During this three-day event, held tionally, all of the decisions are made, around the world, we are asking that from the vault to the obituary. young people raise their voices, claim For anyone who can pre-plan and their place on our GYSD map and tell pre-pay for their funeral, it’s a great their story. idea. My girls said it was the best Together with their parents, teach- present I ever gave them. — Planning ers and friends, young people will Ahead begin their story of service and adDear Planning: Such pre-arranged dress unmet community needs. This plans give children peace of mind. We event spotlights what youth are doing wish more people would be willing to to make a difference. When given the address this issue ahead of time. opportunity, young people are great Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy assets and resources to their commu- Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime edinities, providing unique perspectives tors of the Ann Landers column. Please and skills. email your questions to anniesmailbox@ For more information, readers can creators.com, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, visit www.ysa.org and www.gysd.org. c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, You can also find us on social media at Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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N.Y.C. woman pleads not guilty in alleged immigration scam; prosecutors say she ‘married’ 10 men BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — A New York woman is accused of having fake marriages with 10 men as part of an immigration scam. Prosecutors say one of the men was deported in 2006 after a Joint Terrorism Task Force investigation into threatening statements against the U.S. Liana Barrientos pleaded not guilty on Friday to two counts of filing a false

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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Banana fritters; dolmades; the conductor of the culinary portion of journey will be the renowned Chef Emmanuel David.

A tasty itinerary

Photos by ATUL BADONI/ freelance

CENTRAL ALBERTA REFUGEE EFFORT FUNDRAISER ON APRIL 24 WILL FEATURE 23 APPETIZERS FROM SIX REGIONS OF THE WORLD PREPARED BY A RENOWNED CHEF

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ake your taste buds on a tour around the world! Central Alberta Refugee Effort (CARE) is hosting their very first fundraising event on April 24 in an effort to raise funds and increase cultural awareness. When you embark on this excursion, your palate will experience authentic flavours from six countries, interact with people from diverse origins and enjoy entertainment from around the globe. The station to embark on this trip is the Holiday Inn South at Gasoline Alley, where you will be welcomed by dedicated directors, staff, volunteers and many individuals who have benefited from the organization.

As you step into the ballroom, you will be immersed into the cultural melting pot that is Central Alberta. With hosts dressed in regional clothing or in casual touristy attire, you will be taken around to colourful ethnic markets while being entertained with diverse music and dance from all over the world. Since you will be disembarking in many countries, a passport is mandatory. But don’t worry, your CAREing host will provide you with one so that you can join in activities and then obtain a stamp as you leave. The conductor of the culinary portion of journey will be the renowned chef Emmanuel David. Originally from Grenada, Chef Emmanuel’s career has included preparing a

state dinner for Queen Elizabeth II, opening his own restaurant in west Edmonton, and participating in toplevel international culinary competitions for both Culinary Team Canada and Culinary Team Alberta. The menu for the event includes 23 appetizers from six regions of the world. Without revealing the whole menu, here is a little teaser for the tasty itinerary. The tour will begin in Brazil, where one of the four appetizers will showcase Brazil’s vegetable — palmito, a vegetable harvested from the inner core of the palm tree, the most popular fast food item in Brazil. Next stop will be in the Middle East, which is synonymous with hummus — the big daddy chickpea spread that can be slathered on anything from a burger or baked potato to the traditional hot pita bread. Just when you’re ready to declare hummus the best Middle Eastern dip, Chef Emmanuel will present baba ghanoush, which every chef has their own flavour twist but basically consists of roasted, peeled and mashed eggplant, blended with tahini, garlic, salt and lemon juice. At this station you will be seduced by Greece’s dolmades — delicate parcels made from grape leaves (also known as vine leaves) stuffed with long-grain rice, toasted pine nuts, fresh herbs and seasonings. Next destination will be Africa, where you will enjoy meat on a stick, which in this continent is called sosaties. Sosaties are not just any old kebabs but lamb meat on skewers that have been marinated in a distinctive aromatic Malay-style sauce. Though banana fritters are enjoyed in many countries, they have distinct roots in African cuisine so it seemed right to present this appy for this region. Continuing with the journey, you will be transported to Asia, which is dominated by Chinese flavours — a cuisine that distinctively spices its offerings with garlic, ginger, and Sichuan pepper. If you are hoping for spring rolls, dumplings and sautés, you will not be disappointed. For me, Chef’s schezwan noodle deserves a mention because his plating in a martini glass transformed the ordinary noodles into an elegant appy. Next stop is India. Here you will enjoy the samosas — a triangularshaped flaky pastry that is deep fried. They are stuffed with an assortment of fillings ranging from minced meat with herbs and spices to vegetables such as peas and potatoes. Another popular finger food in India is chicken tikka — small pieces of boneless chicken traditionally baked using skewers in a clay oven called a tandoor after marinating in spices and yogurt. Essentially, this is a boneless version of tandoori chicken. Though there are more than a dozen appetizers in between, the sweet ending to this culinary jour-

DID YOU KNOW CARE was established by grassroots movement in 1979 when community leaders Dorothy and Les Towns responded to a local settlement needs of the refuges known as “boat people” who were fleeing the aftermath of the Vietnam war.

Take your taste buds on a tour around the world! During this culinary journey, your palate will be seduced by 23 appetizers, include pamito pisto from Brazil (above), dolmades from the Middle East, banana fritters and sosaties (bottom left) from Africa, schezwan noodles (top left) from Asia, chicken tikka (top) from India and crepes from France. ney is in France. Served as an action station, seasonal fresh fruit will be gently cooked with butter, sugar and select liqueurs before flambéed with brandy and then wrapped in a freshly made crepe. Besides the food, and the entertainment, there will be silent and live auctions for guest to participate in. The cost of tickets for this one-ofa-kind journey is $100 per person or $750 per table of eight. They can be purchased online at http://aroundthe-world-with-care.immigrant-centre.ca/buy-tickets or by phone at 403346-8818. Madhu Badoni is a Red Deer-based freelance food writer. She can be reached at madhubadoni@gmail.com or on Twitter @madhubadoni. Watch for Madhu’s Masala-Mix blog on www. reddeeradvocate.com.