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Smoke shop battle finds new front Mounties confiscated cigarettes during raid, Blacksmith says BY CHARLES TWEED

Four times the RCMP raided smoke shops selling what the province deemed to be illegal cigarettes and four times contraband was seized and arrests were made. However, each time, the man police believe to be the kingpin of the operation walked scot-free. That all changed recently when Craig Blacksmith was picked up by RCMP on the Dakota Plains First Nation, which is located southwest of Portage la Prairie. “(The RCMP) raided our store on the reserve,” Blacksmith said, referring to a smoke shop established on the First Nation. “They confiscated cigarettes and I spent a night in jail. I have been charged with selling unmarked cigarettes.” RCMP didn’t confirm or deny that Blacksmith is being

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investigated, but did say that no charges have officially been sworn into provincial court. Regardless, Blacksmith doesn’t believe the long arm of the law can reach into reserve business. “It’s going to come down to jurisdiction,” Blacksmith said. » See ‘Blacksmith’ — Page A6

United Way fundraising tally hits $714K “We never know what we’re going to end up with at the end of it.” Mychasiw said 2012 was an “exceptional” year for the organization, but in 2013 it took a hit on corporate employee campaigns that make up about 75-80 per cent of overall donations. In 2012, some 85 employee groups raised nearly $600,000. As campaign chair, Pugh-Clemmensen said a main focus this past year was educating the public about what the United Way does for the community. Some of the agencies the organization supports include the Canadian Red Cross, Child and Family Services, Women’s Resource Centre, Youth for Christ, Westman Immigrant Services, YWCA Brandon Meredith Place, after-school programs for kids as well as the Helping Hands soup kitchen, which serves more than 200 people every week. Funds are also distributed to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Brandon and the Samaritan House.

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Despite not reaching an ambitious $777,777.77 goal, United Way of Brandon and District’s 2013 campaign chair is “proud” of the community’s efforts. “I’m really proud with the amount that we raised,” Jaime Pugh-Clemmensen said. “The community really did come together this year and we’re so proud.” United Way of Brandon’s 2013 campaign brought in a hefty $714,000, leaving the organization $63,777.77 shy of the goal announced in September. In 2012, the local United Way raised more than $758,000. CEO Cynamon Mychasiw said the lower tally could indicate a change in the local economy in some areas or a change in job status/security for donors. “We start every year from zero and we build United Way campaign chair Jaime Pugh-Clemmensen smiles at the unveiling of the 2013 fundraising total during a luncheon in the Imperial Ballroom at the Victoria Inn on Thursday. The campaign raised the campaign from scratch,” Mychasiw said. $714,000, which is $63,777.77 short of the target. (Bruce Bumstead/Brandon Sun) “Every campaign is an emotional roller coaster. » See ‘Groups grateful’ — Page A8

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New ski trails open in Wheat City A new cross-country ski trail system in Brandon is ready and open, the city announced yesterday. The groomed trail is about 3.5 km long and nestled in behind the Waterfall of Lights display and the outdoor skating oval, just to the west of the

Community Services Complex on McGregor Avenue. Access to the trail is located off Hilton Avenue. This new trail system replaces the previous groomed trail system the city offered at the Riverbank Discovery Centre, and provides more

shelter from wind and drifting snow. Another cross-country ski trail in the city is also open, at the upper portion of the Wheat City golf course. However, the lower portion of the golf course trail remains closed as city workers continue to

remove trees from the area. Cross-country skiers also have nearby trails at the Brandon Hills, Spruce Woods and Riding Mountain National Park to choose from. » Brandon Sun

Chrest set to make ‘important’ announcement Former Brandon city councillor Rick Chrest has invited news media to an “important announcement regarding the future of our great city” this morning. Chrest is widely expected to announce his candidacy for mayor. A public figure also through his quirky

furniture advertising, Chrest served three terms on city council as the University ward councillor starting in the mid-1990s, including an acclamation in 2002. He was deputy mayor for eight years through that time before stepping down in 2006. In September, Chrest told the Sun that

running for mayor would be a “very big and important commitment” that one has to put a lot of thought into. Chrest’s announcement is scheduled for 10 a.m. today. The Brandon Sun will cover the announcement online. » Brandon Sun

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SHOW ME THE PROGRESS! Good to hear from Zack Gross this past Monday in his Small World column about all the fair trade conferences and fair trade shops opening, I guess. However, what I would like to see is some real convincing evidence that the stuff being grown in a poor country and subsequently “traded fairly” through fair trade networks results in Third World farmers becoming less poor.

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Accused told cops victim attacked him BY IAN HITCHEN

About 12 hours after Crystal Dawn Elk died in hospital, the man accused of killing her was calling her names and claimed she’d attacked him. For the first part of his interrogation by two Brandon police officers, Cameron Douglas Burnett had either sat quietly or chatted pleasantly about a variety of topics. But about 45 minutes into the interview, he raised his voice and poked his finger into the table — he called Elk a “filthy whore” and claimed that she’d taken a swing at him. “I didn’t know if she had a knife, she reached for something,” Burnett said. Burnett, 53, is on trial for seconddegree murder in relation to the Nov. 1, 2011, death of Elk, 37. The trial began in Brandon Court of Queen’s Bench on Monday. Witnesses

have described how Elk got a call at her Brandon home from her motherin-law, Carol McKay. McKay, it seemed, had gotten into some kind of domestic dispute with her partner, Burnett. Elk, her two daughters and one daughter’s boyfriend went to the couple’s home in a basement suite of 310 Dennis St. to help and found McKay outside. A confrontation ensued outside the home between Elk and Burnett when he tried to pull McKay back towards the home, Elk’s daughter testified. That daughter, and her boyfriend at the time, said Burnett stabbed Elk, who staggered and fell to the ground. Elk was pronounced dead at hospital at 2:16 a.m from a stab wound to her heart. Brandon police officers testified that Tactical Response Unit members

entered Burnett’s apartment and arrested him around 6:20 to 6:30 a.m. after repeated attempts to contact him within the suite failed. Police entered the bedroom to find McKay, unharmed, lying next to Burnett on the bed. On Thursday, Crown attorney Jim Ross played a video recording of Burnett’s interrogation by police. During that interview, Burnett tells detectives his residence is in Carievale, Sask., but his work as a self-employed arborist meant he travelled back and forth between Saskatchewan and Manitoba. He chats with detectives about the subject of his work — trees — and about hockey and football. But he doesn’t tell the officers what happened outside his home, repeatedly telling them “no comment” or that he had nothing to say at that time because

his lawyer had advised him not to talk. But the BPS detectives persist — they tell Burnett they seek the truth and closure for Elk’s family, and that this is his chance to tell his side of the story. They tell him he seems to be a good guy and they can’t understand how he wound up in this situation. As one detective begins to ask questions about the events leading up to the stabbing, Burnett begins to open up. He says there’d been an argument with McKay over how her children treated her, and he went for a walk for a “timeout.” He returned to find McKay outside in the cold and tried to take her back into their apartment to take her medication. Burnett picks up on one detective’s suggestion that Elk was aggressive and interfering. “You said that Crystal was

aggressive then, well that’s what she was,” Burnett says, claiming that Elk swore at him and accused him of not taking care of McKay. Then, about 45 minutes into questioning, Burnett raises his voice and repeatedly pushes his finger into the table in the interview room. “She’s not my favourite, she’s not Carol’s favourite. She’s a filthy whore,” Burnett says. He says Elk had attacked him by swinging her hand in his face as though she meant to scratch it. Elk “reached for something,” Burnett says, and he didn’t know whether she, or the teens she’d brought with her, had a knife or weapon. The interrogation, however, ends with Burnett declining to comment further. The trial continues today. » [email protected]

Cops arrest 9 after Dauphin armed robbery Nine people have been arrested and police are still sorting out charges after a robbery at gunpoint in Dauphin. Police say they were called to a Main Street hotel shortly after 8 p.m. on Wednesday night. A group of people — at least one carrying a firearm — had entered the hotel, assaulted an employee, and then stolen a quantity of cash and liquor. The employee was not seriously hurt. Culprits didn’t get far. Police were able to track them to a

home on Fifth Avenue SW before 11 p.m., where they arrested nine people in connection with the robbery. Officers from the Dauphin Municipal RCMP also seized a sawed-off shotgun as well as a quantity of cash and beer. Charges have yet to be laid, as the investigation continues. Investigators from the Dauphin Forensic Identification Services and Dauphin Major Crime Unit are assisting in the investigation. » Brandon Sun

IN OTHER NEWS MOUNTIES NAB SPEEDY DRIVER NEAR CAMP HUGHES

TWO-VEHICLE CRASH ON PACIFIC Brandon Fire and Emergency Service paramedics move a driver of a late-model pickup truck on a backboard to a waiting stretcher following a two-vehicle collision on the 1400-block of Pacific Avenue on Thursday. (Bruce Bumstead/Brandon Sun)

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More than 1.1 million riders use service in 2013, statistics show BY JILLIAN AUSTIN

Brandon Transit ridership was strong in 2013, with more than a million passengers using the bus service. It was the first full year using automated fare boxes, which allowed the transportation department to compile accurate numbers. “All the other years we were doing it based upon … estimating and using average fare calculations,” said Tim Sanderson, the city’s director of transportation services. “This is really going to be our baseline year, we’re confident in what these numbers are.” Total ridership was 1,175,703, not quite meeting the goal of nearly 1.3 million. “I would have loved to have seen it go over the 1.296 million, but again not having a solid data, predicting trends in ridership is tough enough anyways,” Sanderson said. “But at least now we’ve got those good numbers, our prediction especially with Sunday service, we should exceed that 1.175 next year.” In previous years, ridership was estimated at anywhere between one million and 1.4 million. Busy ridership months last year were March/April/May and October/November. Sanderson said the new automated fare system has worked well. Passengers have greater flexibility when purchasing their passes, as the former monthly pass was replaced with a 30-day pass that can be activated at any time. “It’s a 30-day pass regardless of what time of the month you

A 19-year-old man blasting down the Trans-Canada Highway in excess of 160 km/h Thursday was caught by local RCMP. According to RCMP Staff Sgt. Mike Zens, the man’s driving was first reported to police in the Portage la Prairie area. However, officers weren’t able to catch up to him. Just after 10 a.m., Brandon police finally pulled over the westbound 1999 Lexus near Camp Hughes just east of Brandon and the man from Schoenwiese (about 30 kilometres southwest of Altona) has been charged with careless driving and speeding. “There’s no set fines, so he’ll be compelled to attend before a provincial court representative to have the fines administered,” Zens said. Zens said highway conditions Thursday morning were good.

CITY COFFERS GET SLIGHT BOOST FROM DIVERTED FLIGHTS

A few flights that were forced to land at McGill Field won’t substantially change the fortunes of Brandon’s airport. The refuelling needed by the planes, which were diverted from Winnipeg to Brandon due to bad weather, would be covered by the flat fee that is paid to the city by the Brandon Flying Club. The non-profit club provides refuelling services at the airport. The city did make a small amount of money from landing fees thanks to the diverted flights. According to city manager Scott Hildebrand, who was responding to an inquiry from Coun. Jeff Harwood (University), the city expected to clear about $310 in fees. Four planes from Air Canada, Perimeter Air and Calm Air spent a couple of hours on the tarmac in Brandon on Jan. 15, waiting for conditions to clear in Winnipeg.

BRANDONITE ACCUSED OF DRUNK DRIVING OFFENCE A man who drew police attention by allegedly failing to stop at a red light later gave breath readings that showed he was impaired. Police spotted the man just before 1 a.m. yesterday, behind the wheel at 13th Street and Richmond Avenue, where he apparently failed to stop for the red, and he was pulled over. Officers say he was showing signs of being impaired, so he was arrested. He later gave breath samples that showed a bloodalcohol content over the legal limit. A 51-year-old Brandon man faces impaired driving-related Commuters wait for buses at the Brandon Transit downtown terminal on Eighth Street on Thursday. charges and will be appearing in court later this month. Statistics show 1,175,703 passengers used the service in 2013. The goal was nearly 1.3 million. (Tim Smith/Brandon Sun) buy it … from the first day they use it on the bus, it’s good for 30 days after that,” Sanderson said. “So you can really customize it to what your life is, it doesn’t make a difference what month it is or when you buy it basically, a month from the first day you use it.” Meanwhile, the closure of the Eighth Street bridge has caused headaches for some passengers. Three routes (two buses) have had to be re-routed. “We do have delays,” Sanderson said. Increased traffic on the Daly Overpass as a result of the Eighth Street bridge closure is also impacting the bus routes. “We’ve been pretty good, generally… we’re able to have some of the other buses for the

intended connections wait,” he said. “But of course we have to be cognizant we don’t make the entire system late in order to do this … Most of the time we’re able to do that so people do make their connections and we really strive to do that, but it is impossible every time.” Anne, who did not want her last name printed, is a regular Brandon Transit user, typically about 14 times per week. “I live all the way up on the North Hill,” she said. “It’s too cold to walk.” The Eighth Street bridge closure has impacted her daily routes. “It’s quite a nuisance, but it still gets me where I want to go,” she said. The bridge was closed on Jan. 14 after a private garbage

truck struck the underside of the structure. According to the city, a structural engineer from Dillon Consultants in Winnipeg has identified that the damage sustained to the bridge’s lateral supports has affected the bridge’s ability to support the weight of vehicles. City staff are working with the engineering firm on a preliminary design to repair the damage. The bridge is open to pedestrians, however is expected to remain closed to vehicles for the next four to six weeks. Affected Brandon Transit riders can call the Brandon Transit Information Office at 204-729-2477 for more information. » [email protected]

FALSE TEETH LEAD TO ARREST OF SUSPECTED ROBBER

WINNIPEG — Winnipeg police have arrested a robbery suspect — six years after someone left false teeth at the scene of the crime. Police say a woman with a knife held up a Winnipeg convenience store in October 2007 and stole an undisclosed amount of cash. Officers say she dropped her false teeth as she fled. The teeth were seized as evidence and DNA testing eventually led them to a suspect. An unnamed woman was arrested Wednesday and charged with robbery.

PUB GIVES GREEN LIGHT TO CENTRA GAS RATE HIKE The Public Utilities Board has approved a request from Centra Gas Manitoba Inc. to increase the primary gas rate next month. Starting Feb. 1, the projected annual natural gas bill for a typical residential home will go up about 6.4 per cent, an increase of roughly $50 annually. Primary gas rates for customers on fixed-term or fixed-rate deals are not affected by the increase. Primary gas rates in Manitoba are eligible for review again in May. Centra Gas is a division of Manitoba Hydro. » Brandon Sun, The Canadian Press, Winnipeg Free Press

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THE BRANDON SUN • FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2014

Visitors make their way through the Canada Room, which was filled with new farm machinery, during Manitoba Ag Days at the Keystone Centre on Thursday afternoon. (Photos by Bruce Bumstead/Brandon Sun)

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‘Great show’ draws more than 35,000 visits BY CHARLES TWEED

Storm chaser and extreme weather specialist Greg Johnson answers questions following his presentation during Ag Days on Thursday. Johnson gave a morning presentation at Assiniboine Community College and will be back in Brandon for a digital photography workshop in March. (Bruce Bumstead/Brandon Sun)

More than 500 exhibitors and hundreds of pieces of machinery sitting on 10 acres of prime Keystone Centre land came together to make up the 2014 edition of Ag Days in Brandon. During the three-day show, billed as the largest indoor agricultural show in Canada, more than 35,000 visits were recorded. “We had a great show this year,” said Jonothon Roskos, who along with his wife Christine act as the general managers of Ag Days. “It’s a one-stop shop and it’s really when the ag year beings for producers.” More than 50 speakers took part in the information seminars while the show also received visits from both the federal and provincial agriculture ministers. “We had some big draws down there and a lot of the seminar rooms were right full,” Roskos said. Greg Johnson, ‘The Tornado Hunter,’ was a huge draw, as the show continues to diversify. However, once again it was agriculture that dominated as soybean seminars attracted standing room only crowds for what has become the “buzz” crop in Manitoba.

“Everyone is really interested in soybeans right now because they are such a diverse crop and can grow through a range of different conditions,” Roskos said. “It seems to be the next Cinderella crop of the Prairies.” A healthy market price and relative ease of production helps too. Three government booths were missing this year as a result of election legislation. The legislation prevents government agencies from advertising provincial programs or symbols in an attempt to maintain a level playing field during elections or in this case, byelections in Arthur-Virden and Morris. Roskos said a few people did visit the show office to ask where the booths were. “It was a bit of hiccup for the show, but it was beyond the control of anyone here at the show with the legislation. But next year is a new year,” Roskos said. In the inventor’s showcase, IntraGrain Technologies took home top prize, while Clean Seed finished second. IntraGrain won for its innovative new product called Bin Sense, which connects farmers to grain storage facilities throughout the farm wirelessly. “It’s great to be recognized,” said Ron

Folk, whose son Kyle invented and engineered the system. With the abolition of the wheat board, farmers are becoming more active in the marketplace. Folk said having and monitoring storage systems will become paramount for producers looking to capitalize on market fluctuations. “This season, with the slow movement of grain and the prices weakening a bit, guys will end up hanging on to grain longer than some other years,” he said. “There is always on-farm storage and there is always risk involved, so we try to mitigate that risk.” The product allows producers to monitor the temperature and moisture of storage facilities on the farm from anywhere in the world, preventing spoilage. “I’ve lost grain on my farm and this is what got us started,” Folk said. Ag Days is a critical show for the upstart business, helping get the word out about the product through ag circles. “We hope the people here see our product or if they’ve heard about us that they stop by and we can show them exactly how it works,” Folk said. » [email protected]

» Blacksmith used Dakota rights as smoke screen: Chief Continued from Page A1

“This is a completely different set of circumstances. The previous arrests were all off the reserve and this one was on the reserve, so now apparently they think they have jurisdiction on the reserves.” In the past, RCMP busted the Dakota Chundee Smoke Shop and Gaming Centre, which set up shop near Pipestone in 2011. The shop was so successful on its first day in business that it had to close to secure more cut-rate cigarettes from Quebec. During their first bust, RCMP seized 90,000 cigarettes and charged three men under the

province’s Tobacco Tax Act. Further busts followed, landing charges against Chief Frank Brown and Chief Orville Smoke. Members of Blacksmith’s family, including his sister Pamela, were also charged under the act. However, each time, the RCMP failed to net Blacksmith, who after the first raid in November 2011 promised to be back open using a hidden supply of tobacco the following day. Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Chief Vince Tacan has been opposed to what he calls “illegal smoke shops” from Day 1. Tacan took on the renegades

after Blacksmith announced he planned to open a convenience store in Sioux Valley that would sell cut-rate Mohawk cigarettes in February 2012. Tacan has maintained f that Blacksmith used the guise of fighting for Dakota rights as a way to sell illegal cigarettes and line his own pockets. “We have laws and if you get caught you have to face the music,” Tacan said. “Now instead of being the spokesperson, he can be the one who is charged for a change. It’s easy to stand up and make statements when others are at risk of being incarcerated because of your ideas, so now

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we will find out if those ideas have any merit.” In February 2013, the loss of cigarette sales to the Sioux Valley Gaming Centre impacted council’s ability to provide basic services. “We apply for rebates and get our taxes back, which goes back into the community,” Tacan said, adding that the money is

often used to fund sports activities and medical expenses. “It comes down to money for him,” Tacan said. “He’s always bragging about his cars and selling cigarettes has been good for him, but I don’t think it’s good for the band.” While Tacan said he never wishes to see someone dragged in front of the courts, it’s time

for Blacksmith to put his money and principles where his mouth is. “While some guys were going to court and facing potential jail time, he was still going around selling cigarettes and living a good lifestyle,” Tacan said. “He seemed untouchable.” » [email protected]

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2014 • THE BRANDON SUN

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Bath & Body Works set to open Shoppers Mall location in June BY GRAEME BRUCE

Sydney Huberdeau plays Twister with friends during indoor recess at St. Augustine School on a cold Thursday. (Tim Smith/Brandon Sun)

Frigid weather keeps students indoors for recess Freezing temperatures this winter have forced more indoor recesses than in previous school years, according to St. Augustine School principal Christopher Czarnecki. “It’s a challenge because they would rather go outside,” Czarnecki said. “Getting fresh air benefits them and when it’s time to come back to class, they’re a little more ready to learn.” Under Brandon School Division procedures, when temperatures reach -27 C with the wind chill, students and student patrols are expected to stay indoors. As temperatures hovered around -31 C Thursday morning, Czarnecki said he decided recess would be held inside during the day. Despite temperatures reaching -21 C by mid-afternoon, students were kept indoors but given access to the school’s gymnasium while others spent time in a classroom on computers or in the library reading. A group of students also took to the hallway for a game of Twister. Recess supervisors ensure

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“ Itʼs a challenge because they would rather go outside. Getting fresh air benefits them and when itʼs time to come back to class, theyʼre a little more ready to learn.” — Christoper Czarnecki

teachers get a break even when recess is held indoors. “Every school is different how they manage it,” he said. According to Environment Canada, today’s high of -2 C and low of -22 C will ensure students spend recess outdoors. The forecast calls for periods of light snow today, with the skies expected to clear this evening. » Brandon Sun

Shoppers Mall will get a little more fragrant with Bath & Body Works joining the mall’s retail stable later in the year. The American-based chain, which has become a staple in Canadian malls, anticipates to open in Brandon in late June. “It’s very good news for the mall,” mall general manager Kim James said. “We’re very excited Bath & Body Works is joining the Shoppers Mall.” This will be the retailer’s third store in the province with locations already in Winnipeg’s Polo Park Shopping Centre and St. Vital Centre. “We’ve received many, many requests for this retailer. It’s nice to finally see a deal happen with them and can’t wait for them to open,” James said. The store specializes in shower gels, lotions, fragrance mists, perfumes, candles and home fragrances. Bath & Body Works will take over the 3,000-square-foot location previously leased by Shoe Warehouse, which in turn will take over the Suzy Shier location that will close at the end of the month. In another mall movement, Ms. Fitz will be relocating to a unit Hedley’s Health Hut occupied before it moved to its current mall location. Ms. Fitz is relocating to accommodate a new deal in its current unit in the food court in March. James also said mall management is working on three more deals expected to be announced in about a month. Meanwhile, Target, which included the Shoppers Mall location in its first push to Canada last year, has been reportedly struggling since its splashy red entrance north of the border.

Jessica Hobson shops for a new school bag for her five-year-old daughter, Maryjane, at Shoppers Mall on Thursday afternoon. (Bruce Bumstead/Brandon Sun)

After the retailer was met with a cool reception, it announced this week it was shedding 475 jobs and has already eliminated 750 in the last six months, according to The Associated Press. There are 20,000 employees in Canada. The company did issue a statement saying “there were no positions eliminated in Canada.” The bulk of the job slashing was at its headquarters in Minneapolis. The move comes almost two

weeks after Target lowered its fourth-quarter profit outlook as it deals with the fallout of a massive credit card security breach localized to the U.S. James, however, said Shoppers Mall management and the local store are happy with the traffic the Brandon location is drawing. “We’re very pleased to have Target as our anchor at the Shoppers Mall. They’re happy with their traffic and sales, we’re happy to have them and it’s been a real good fit.” It’s still not clear if Safeway,

the mall’s south-end anchor, will be affected by Sobeys’ acquisition of Canada’s Safeway locations. Winnipeg, however, will lose four grocery stores as a result of the takeover. “Nothing new on Safeway to share with you there,” James said. “To our knowledge, they’re here and they’re staying and that’s all we have, haven’t heard any different.” Sobeys could not be reached for comment. » [email protected]

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“It’s been wonderful,” said Carla Davidson, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Brandon executive director and caseworker manager. “We definitely couldn’t get by without their funding.” With more than 50 youth currently on their waiting list, Davidson said United Way dollars go toward volunteer recruitment efforts, as well as the variety of programs and services. Some youth have been on the waiting list for up to five years, she said. “It’s a long time and when you’re

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little you don’t understand years,” she said. “We’d like to get some of them matched for sure.” Marla Somersall, Samaritan House Food Bank executive director, said the nearly $40,000 the organization

International health report raises alarms Province fares poorly in stroke-related death rates, worst for surgical mishaps BY LARRY KUSCH

United States had a better record than Manitoba in getting women checked. Jackie Zalnasky, vice-president of health promotion and research with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, said the report’s results are a cause for concern. The foundation has been calling for improved stroke care for a decade. She said that according to research, creation of a specialized stroke unit can reduce the likelihood of death and disability from stroke by as much as 30 per cent. Even tiny Prince Edward Island has such a unit, she said. Progressive Conservative health critic Myrna Driedger tabled a resolution in the Manitoba legislature nearly two years ago calling for the creation of a specialized stroke unit. The motion failed to win government support. “I don’t know why the government is dragging their heels on something like that,” she said, calling the study results “alarming.” Health Minister Erin Selby said the government is “looking into” establishing a specialized unit, but made no commitment. She noted that Manitoba’s health system has performed well in studies that compare initial response times for stroke patients. The province has also made great strides in reducing the numbers of strokes that occur, she said. Selby said she found the fact that the province ranked so poorly when it came to surgical teams leaving foreign objects inside patients “concerning.” “I certainly want to hear more about what we can be doing better on that, for sure,” she said, noting that surgical teams are supposed to use checklists to account for their instruments. Katerina Gapanenko, manager of health system research at CIHI, said sponges make up the largest percentage of foreign objects left behind in surgeries. She said these incidents tend to occur in extreme trauma cases involving multiple surgical teams. She also noted that the overall Manitoba incident numbers are relatively small and that one or two fewer incidents would have affected the province’s ranking.

WINNIPEG — A new report comparing the health performance of individual Canadian provinces with close to three dozen countries is shining the light on some troubling shortcomings in Manitoba. The study, released Thursday by the Canadian Institute for Health Information, found that the death rate in Manitoba after a patient is admitted to hospital for stroke compares unfavourably with the vast majority of countries within the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. Only five countries in the 34-member OECD, including Mexico and Turkey, had worse performances than Manitoba’s, while Canada ranked 20th. The finding has led to renewed calls within the province for the creation of a dedicated stroke unit in Winnipeg. Manitoba is the only province without such a unit, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. Meanwhile, Manitoba had a worse record than any OECD country when it came to surgical teams leaving sponges and other foreign objects inside patients. Canada, as a whole, had the third-poorest performance among the 20 nations that reported such occurrences. Manitoba’s record, however, at 11.8 mishaps per 100,000 surgeries, was worse than that of any nation in the survey. New Zealand had the next highest ratio at 10.6 per 100,000, while the Canadian average was 8.6 per 100,000. The CIHI report, “Quality of care: How the provinces fare internationally,” is the first of its kind in Canada. It allows medical professionals and government officials to compare how their province stands up against dozens of countries in 19 categories. Manitoba — and Canada as a whole — fared well in such areas as influenza vaccination, breast cancer survival and 30-day survival rates after being hospitalized for heart attack. Both also performed well, in comparison to OECD nations, in providing care that avoided hospital admissions for asthma and diabetes. With respect to cervical cancer screening rates, only the » Winnipeg Free Press

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receives every year from the United Way is “very important” for its budget. “Our operating budget gets stretched more and more, so we never say no to any help that we can get,” she said. To keep up with demand, Somersall

said the organization has hired additional part-time staff members. High heating bills during winter are also difficult to keep up with, she said. “All of those donations make a difference, so when they start to decrease, we feel it,” she said. “We’re thankful for everyone who donates to us, but sadly we’re always looking for more.” Thanks to volunteer efforts, the United Way campaign raised enough to support all the local agencies it planned to fund this year, Mychasiw said.

“We always get more applications for funding than we have to give, so each and every year our funding committee has to make difficult decisions to make sure we’re not providing overlap or duplication of services and that we’re funding what the vital needs are in the community,” she said. This year’s fundraising goal will depend on the new campaign chair, who will be announced in March. United Way also celebrates 77 years of community impact this year. » [email protected]

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Have donors begun to feel the pinch? The year 2013 was a tough one for the United Way of Brandon and District’s annual fundraising campaign. In spite of its ambitious campaign target of $777,777.77, the campaign fell short of that goal by $63,777.77, for a grand total of $714,000. Even more unfortunate, the United Way was unable to meet the previous year’s total of $758,000. Does this mean Brandon and Westman have reached a generosity threshold? We don’t think so. As the Sun reported in November, donations had slumped compared to the same time the previous year, with corporate employee group campaign donations down substantially. CEO Cynamon Mychasiw said funds from corporate employee campaigns — which generally make up a hefty portion of the overall funds raised — had decreased by as much as $80,000 compared to 2012. During the year-end volunteer appreciation luncheon yesterday, where the final tally was unveiled, Jaime Pugh-Clemmensen, the 2013 campaign chair, said the drop in employee group donations took a sizable chunk out of the campaign’s bottom line. The United Way of Brandon and District has had ambitious fundraising goals for a number of years now, and it’s possible that businesses and other donors are starting to feel the pinch. Mychasiw had suggested late last year that the numbers in this particular category have been on a downward trend and point to layoffs and “changes in personal situations.” And there may well be other reasons for the overall drop in donations — Pugh-Clemmensen suggested that donors may have decided to support other charities in the community, and internationally for disaster aid. And yet, although the final tally is certainly disappointing in comparison to the previous year, it would be churlish to call this a bad news story. As volunteer and event MC Bryan Podworny said yesterday when the final campaign tally was revealed, “That’s an awesome number.” To ask corporations and employees to open their wallets year after year is a difficult task, and some years will be better than others — and let’s be frank, $714,000 is nothing to sneeze at. These funds will do a lot of good in the community. Some of the agencies United Way supports include the Samaritan House, YWCA Brandon Meredith Place, after-school programs for kids and the Helping Hands soup kitchen, which serves more than 200 people every week. Funds are also distributed to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Brandon, Canadian Red Cross, Child and Family Services, Women’s Resource Centre, Youth for Christ, Westman Immigrant Services and many others. Last November, a good chunk of the decline in corporate employee group donations had been attributed to just two businesses that had staff changes. And campaign organizers also noted that there were several new corporate and individual donors this campaign, which provides a little hope for future campaigns. The need in this community, sadly, remains quite strong. The United Way board of directors was faced with more requests for funding than there are funds available, and board members have had to make difficult decisions to ensure that donations have the greatest impact on the community. But 2014 is another year. Let’s make it a good one.

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MGEU wants faster response times I am writing to address a statement made about the Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) in a recent article (“Rural Ambulances Struggling To Meet Response-Time Marks,” Jan. 18) about EMS response times in western Manitoba. In this article, RM of Roblin Reeve Tom Mowbray states, “The union is pushing the limits (on what training) you need to drive an ambulance. We have a lot of people that would drive, but don’t necessarily want to be the responder, but you can’t do that now. If they just want to drive, what difference does it make?” The MGEU does not set the training standards or licensing levels of paramedics in this province. That is done by the Manitoba Health EMS branch. However, the MGEU would like to see improved ambulance response times, which are generally higher in rural Manitoba for many reasons, some that cannot be changed and some that can be changed. Here are the issues we can change: 1. Extended chute times — The time

from when the call is received by a paramedic to when the ambulance responds are called chute times. Chute times for standby (on-call) paramedics are usually around eight to nine minutes — sometimes longer. When a crew is at the station, the chute time is around 90 seconds. Currently, rural chute times are longer than urban centres because so much coverage is done by standby paramedics, instead of full-time paramedics working at the station. 2. Low staffing levels — Right now, ambulances are out of service because we do not have enough paramedics to staff them. There are times when multiple ambulances are out of service, which means neighbouring ambulances have to travel longer distances to respond. Frequently, an ambulance might be travelling more than 70 or 100 km to a patient. To help fix these two problems, the MGEU is advocating for the following: 1. More full-time and part-time paramedics to be hired by the RHAs in Manitoba.

The recent provincial EMS review identified the need to hire 430 additional rural paramedics. This will be done over a number of years. The MGEU wants to see the province start by hiring 80-100 paramedics immediately. More full and part-time positions will decrease chute times. Also, additional staff will put more ambulances in service. 2. Rural paramedic wage parity with Winnipeg paramedics. Currently, rural paramedics earn 38 per cent less than their Winnipeg counterparts. This creates a huge recruitment and retention problem in rural areas. The province has committed to fixing this problem by 2019, but it needs to happen sooner so that welltrained rural paramedics aren’t leaving to work in the city. The MGEU and all the dedicated paramedics it represents want to be part of the solution for better health care for Manitobans. WAYNE CHACUN EMS component director, MGEU

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In 1964: Belmont fire destroys barn, kills 70 animals SIXTY YEARS AGO

south of Belmont. Brandon’s oldest resident, Arthur Sykes, celebrates his 101st birthday today. Sykes, who still drives a car, recently celebrated his 65th wedding anniversary. Both he and his wife are still quite active.

Performing brilliantly himself and receiving outstanding support from his rink, Bill Fedoruk of the Wheat City club curled to top honours last night in the 63rd annual Brandon bonspiel. A fire early today destroyed the FORTY YEARS AGO Victory bowling building in Virden The Hartney Hospital board and for a time endangered adjacent announced that Dr. T. Ajayi of St. premises. Albans, Herts, England, will be arriving in Winnipeg in the near FIFTY YEARS AGO future and practising in Hartney. After A $4,000 renovations program was his arrival, the hospital will reopen. started this week at the old Imperial Hartney has been without a resident dance hall at 10th Street and Princess doctor since Oct. 1 and the hospital Avenue to turn it into a seven-room has been closed since Dec. 1. Mrs. Robert Toews has been trades school to complement elected president of the Virden Brandon’s vocational centre. Chamber of Commerce for the A fire of unknown origin destroyed coming year. She succeeds Dave a barn and 70 animals on the farm of Harry Dubyts, six and a half miles Reid. The Brandon Sun is a Division of FP Canadian Newspapers Limited Partnership 501 Rosser Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 0K4 Member of Audit Bureau of Circulations, and The Canadian Newspaper Publishers Association Canadian Publishers Mail Product Sales Agreement No. 40638055 ©2014 Brandon Sun. All Rights Reserved.

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at the Miami Mile race this weekend. Chalmers, a bronze medallist at the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics, won the race in four minutes, 33.9 seconds. Brandon Grade 9 students will soon be attending high school. Beginning this fall, Grade 9 students will attend Crocus Plains and Neelin high schools. Vincent Massey, a Grade 7 to 12 school, already has Grade 9 students.

Maestro Kazumro Koizumi conducted the Winnipeg Orchestra at Brandon’s Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium yesterday afternoon. The orchestra and violin soloist Dmitry Sitkovetsky played to a full house. Via Rail service between Winnipeg and Saskatoon, abandoned in November 1981, will resume June 3 with about 75 coach seats and 25 berths. A park area adjacent to First TEN YEARS AGO Street North and the Assiniboine Denis Savoie was busy this week River has been named after the Dinsdale family. The park area will sculpting a beaver from a three-metre block of snow near 34th Street and be known as Dinsdale Park. Victoria Avenue. The icy bit of Canadiana publicizes the upcoming TWENTY YEARS AGO Lieutenant Governor’s Westman Angela Chalmers, a graduate of Regional Winter Festival. Roy Arnott calls this year’s Neelin High School now living in Victoria, won the women’s elite mile Manitoba Ag Days “another

success,” after 28,000 visitors attended the annual, three-day event at Brandon’s Keystone Centre. “The attendance figures from this year are average, or above average,” says the Ag Days chairperson. Health Minister Dave Chomiak says the province will buy an MRI for the Pan Am Clinic in Winnipeg to try to reduce wait times for the diagnostic procedure. Construction is already underway at the Pan Am Clinic to expand its main and lower levels. Westman projects were also on Chomiak’s $17-million list of announcements of medical equipment purchases, including $145,476 for a radiography suite in Russell and $900,000 for a blood vessel examining (vascular intervention) suite at the Brandon Regional Health Centre.

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Streep lets loose in blistering ‘August: Osage County’ slavery? That is the formidable task British director Steve McQueen set for himself with his film, the blistering “12 Years a Slave.” The film is stunningly good, thanks both to McQueen’s unflinching, unsentimental approach and to impeccable casting, most crucially of the wonderfully expressive Chiwetel Ejiofor as a man with a truly extraordinary — and extraordinarily true — story. The film is based on the memoir of Solomon Northup, a black man born free in New York. In 1841, Northup, a skilled violinist, was lured to Washington, D.C., with the offer of work. Instead, his “employers” drugged him and sold him to a slave trader. The crux of the movie is not whether, but how, Northup summoned the strength and cunning to survive 12 years in the hell of a series of Louisiana plantations. HHHH

CAPITOL THEATRE August: Osage County (Drama, R, 121 minutes). Planning some extended family dinners? Worried that folks might not get along, that festering tensions might surface, that people might get tipsy and say too much? Well, here’s an idea: First, go see “August: Osage County,” the blistering film adaptation of the Pulitzerwinning Tracy Letts play starring Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts. Once you’ve witnessed the rollicking, vicious family dinner that’s the dramatic centrepiece of this movie, you’ll know you’re safe. Festering tensions? Try brutal wounds, caused by the bitterest of insults lobbed across the table with those mashed potatoes. The kind of insults that only those closest to you — we’re talking family — could ever dream up. It is, of course, delicious that the most biting of these insults come from Streep, who holds nothing back in a performance that could be called showy — except that’s it’s so compelling, and also deeply faithful to the script. Violet Weston, the 65-year-old matriarch of an Oklahoma clan, is simply one of the most spectacularly damaged characters in memory. Virtually all the action takes place in one home, in the heart of the plains, stifling in the August heat. It belongs to Violet and her husband, Beverly (Sam Shepard), a 69-year-old poet and raging alcoholic. “My wife takes pills and I drink,” he says. “That’s the bargain we’ve struck.” And, boy, does Violet take pills. It’s a shock to see the regal Streep looking wrinkled and pale, with a craggy fuzz of grey hair peeking out of a dark wig, a result of chemotherapy for mouth cancer. She has stains on her baggy sweater and can’t keep her balance. She still smokes, and tufts of that smoke linger in the stifling air, because she doesn’t believe in air conditioning. The extended family is summoned home when emergency strikes: Beverly’s disappearance. All are forced to sit together, talk together, eat together, and of course, face some serious family truths. The nature of those truths won’t be revealed here, except for the truth that it would be hard to assemble a more accomplished cast. Margo Martindale, especially, is absolutely pitch-perfect as Violet’s sister Mattie Fae, at once boisterous, flighty, warm and witheringly insensitive to her awkward adult son, Charlie

Julia Roberts, top, as Barbara and Meryl Streep as her mother Violet in a scene from “August: Osage County,” which is now playing at the Capitol Theatre. (The Associated Press)

(Benedict Cumberbatch.) Or, as Mom calls him, Little Charlie, which should tell you a lot. Much depends, though, on the dynamic between Violet and daughter Barbara (Roberts), who’s in the throes of a disintegrating marriage. This is one of the meatiest roles Roberts has had in a long time, and she handles it with an admirable lack of vanity. HHH1/2 I, Frankenstein (3D Action, PG, 93 minutes). Two centuries after his shocking creation, Dr. Frankenstein's creature, Adam (Aaron Eckhart), still walks the Earth. But when he finds himself in the middle of a war over the fate of humanity between a clan of gargoyles and a clan of demons, Adam discovers that he holds the key that could destroy humankind. Not reviewed by The Associated Press. Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (Action, PG, 105 minutes). Cooling Russian-American relations have yielded an opening for the return of Tom Clancy’s CIA analyst, just in time for the Sochi Olympics. In the Jack Ryan reboot, “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit,” Chris Pine takes over as the spy who was played by Alec Baldwin (“The Hunt for Red October”), Harrison Ford (“Patriot Games,” “Clear and Present Danger”) and Ben Affleck

Neil Patrick Harris named Hasty Pudding man of year CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Neil Patrick Harris is everything Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals wants in its man of year. He’s an award-winning actor of stage, television and film, a singer and dancer, a repeat host of both the Emmy and Tony awards and a magician. On Thursday, Harris was named the collegiate acting troupe’s man of the year for his “lasting and impressive contributions to the world of entertainment.” “With his enviable reputation as a host and showman, we look forward to hosting Mr. Harris for an entertaining and unforgettable evening to recognize his achievements,” Hasty Pudding president Tony Oblen said. Hasty Pudding Theatricals is the oldest undergraduate drama troupe in the United States, dating to the late 18th century. Harris will be given his pudding pot following a parade through Harvard Square and a roast scheduled for Feb. 7. “I assume this is for that pudding wrestling competition I won last April ... right?” Harris said in a statement. “It was dark and seemed quite seedy at the time — I’m stoked

(“The Sum of All Fears”). Ryan has neither James Bond’s preternatural suavity nor Jason Bourne’s visceral butt-kicking skills, but instead anxiously finds his way with patriotic cunning. Inspired by Sept. 11, Ryan joins the U.S. Marines Corps and is heroically injured in Afghanistan. During his recovery, he meets his eventual fiancée (a doctor named Cathy played by Keira Knightley) and is lured to the CIA by a mysterious recruiter (Kevin Costner). Ryan is covertly embedded at a Wall Street bank, where he uncovers a Russian plot to buy up U.S. Treasury bonds, which he suspects will be sold off in a co-ordinated act of terrorism and currency devaluation. Ryan’s investigation leads him to the Russian oligarch Viktor Cherevin, played by Kenneth Branagh, who also directed the film. Branagh endows his film with (mostly) old-fashioned competency but little to distinguish it from superior thrillers. “Shadow Recruit” is disappointingly formulaic, relying on the familiar set piecedriven story of an implausible heist and a time-bomb finale. HH 12 Years A Slave (Drama, 14A, 134 minutes). Is it possible to convey, through the experience of just one man, the sweep and enormity of the horror that was American

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The Nut Job (3D Animated, G, 86 minutes). Like most animated films these days, “The Nut Job” trades on its celebrity voices, which here include Katherine Heigl, Brendan Fraser, Will Arnett, Maya Rudolph and Liam Neeson. This being a film about squirrels and their nuts, kids will enjoy the “nut” puns and parents will groan. “Let’s not get too nutty about this,” one character says. The story, based on Lepeniotis’ short film, “Surly Squirrel,” is simple: The animals in Liberty Park, ruled by a gruff raccoon (Neeson) ominously named Raccoon, are facing a severe nut shortage just as winter is approaching. It’s mildly entertaining — if slightly nuts. HH

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that it’s connected with Harvard. Fancy! Can’t wait.” The Emmy Award-winning actor made his name on television as child doctor “Doogie Howser, M.D.” and is more recently known for his role as the womanizing Barney in “How I Met Your Mother.” Last week, Helen Mirren was named Hasty Pudding woman of the year. » The Associated Press

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Lone Survivor (Action, R, 121 minutes). Peter Berg’s expertly rendered account of a disastrous 2005 military operation in Afghanistan is based on the memoir by former Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell. He and three fellow SEALS were positioned on a hillside, tracking a Taliban commander in the village below, when they encountered shepherds. Their decision on what to do with the shepherds led to a string of events that resulted in 19 American deaths. The title, “Lone Survivor,” and the fact Luttrell is played by the movie’s star (Mark Wahlberg, in a moving performance) tells you much of what’s going to happen. But that doesn’t hurt the film’s immediacy and power. HHH American Hustle (Drama, R, 137 minutes). Director David O. Russell loosely chronicles the FBI investigation designed to implicate government officials by way of bribery known as the Abscam scandal in the late 1970s and early ’80s. Some of the names from the operation have been changed, as Irving Rosenfeld, played by Christian Bale, is based on actual con

artist Mel Weinberg, who conspired with the FBI to evade doing time. The constantly effective Bale, as the bearded Irving, is a clever swindler who owns a slew of dry cleaners, sells both poached and fake art and hooks people into pseudo loan deals. HHH1/2 Frozen (Animated Comedy, G, 108 minutes). When Elsa (voiced by Idina Menzel) accidentally zaps her sister Anna (Kristen Bell) with her sorcery, Anna is almost killed. The king and queen send Elsa to her room. That is until she is 18 and fit to be queen. HH1/2

EVANS THEATRE Parkland (Drama, PG, 93 minutes). 7:30 p.m. tonight, Saturday, Sunday. Nov. 22, 1963, was a day that changed the world forever — when U.S. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. This film follows, almost in real time, a handful of individuals forced to make split-second decisions after an event that would change their lives and forever alter the world’s landscape. The Singing Revolution (Documentary, 97 minutes). 3 p.m Sunday. A film about the musical journey Estonians undertook to liberate their country from Soviet rule. This screening is a fundraiser for the Brandon University Chorale and its international tour to Latvia and Estonia. Admission is $5 for students; $10 for the general public. » Reviews are from The Associated Press, with a possible top rating of four stars, unless otherwise noted.

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Devil’s Due (Horror, 14A, 89 minutes). After a mysterious, lost night on their honeymoon, a newlywed couple find themselves dealing with an earlier-than-planned pregnancy. The husband begins to notice odd behaviour in his wife that they initially write off to nerves, but it later becomes evident that the dark changes to her body and mind have a sinister origin. Not reviewed by The Associated Press.

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DUI bust latest sign of trouble for Bieber MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — When he debuted five years ago, Justin Bieber was a mophaired heartthrob, clean cut and charming. But a series of troubling incidents have put his innocent image at risk, and none more so than his arrest on DUI charges Thursday. Police say they arrested a bleary-eyed Bieber — smelling of alcohol — after officers saw him drag-racing before dawn on a residential street, his yellow Lamborghini travelling at nearly twice the speed limit. The 19-year-old singer later admitted smoking marijuana, drinking and taking a prescription medication, police say. Unlike previous dustups, this arrest has him facing potential jail time. Bieber was charged with DUI, driving with an expired licence and resisting arrest without violence. He was arrested with R&B singer Khalil Amir Sharieff after police saw them racing two luxury vehicles at 4:09 a.m. Sharieff was driving a Ferrari, police said. Police Chief Ray Martinez said the singer was initially not co-operative when the officer pulled him over. Martinez said the singer also had an expired Georgia driver’s licence. Police say Bieber was clocked at 88 to 96 km/h in a 50 km/h zone near a high school, youth

NO SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR SINGER MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Miami Beach’s mayor says pop star Justin Bieber isn’t getting any special treatment after his arrest for allegedly speeding along a residential street in a yellow Lamborghini on an expired licence. Mayor Philip Levine commended police for the arrests of Bieber and R&B singer Khalil Amir Sharieff and said he was grateful that no one was injured. Levine said he encourages visitors to enjoy the nightlife in Miami Beach, but “everyone must respect the law and no preferential treatment will be afforded to anyone, regardless of their high-profile or celebrity status.” » The Associated Press

Justin Bieber appears in Miami court via video feed on Thursday after the 19-year-old pop star was stopped for drag-racing along a Miami Beach street before dawn. Bieber was charged with driving under the influence, driving with an expired licence and resisting arrest. (The Associated Press)

centre, golf course, firehouse and apartment buildings. According to the arrest report, Bieber “had slow deliberate movements” and appeared to be in a stupor when the officer ordered him to exit his vehicle. It says he cursed several times at the officer and demanded to know why he was being arrested. At one point, Bieber said to an officer: “What the f--- did I do, why did you stop me?”

Bieber failed a field sobriety test and was taken to the Miami Beach police station for a Breathalyzer, police said. Results haven’t been released. “I think this case will proceed hopefully as any other case would proceed,” said Bieber’s attorney, Roy Black. Under Florida law, people under the age of 21 are considered driving under the influence if they have a bloodalcohol content of 0.02 per cent

or more — a level the 5-foot-9, 140-pound star could reach with one drink. For a first DUI offence, there is no minimum jail sentence and a maximum of six months, a fine of $250 to $500 and 50 hours of community service. For anyone under 21, there is an automatic six-month licence suspension. A judge set Bieber’s bond at $2,500. Sharieff’s bond was set at $1,000 for a DUI charge.

kicked him, but prosecutors declined to file charges in either instance. He was also accused of reckless driving in his neighbourhood, but in October prosecutors refused to seek charges because it was unclear whether Bieber was driving. Bieber is also being sued by a former bodyguard who says the singer repeatedly berated him, hit him in the chest and owes him more than $420,000 in overtime and other wages. The case is scheduled to go to trial in Los Angeles next month. Bieber’s arrival in Florida earlier this week also is under investigation. Authorities in the suburban Miami city of Opalocka are investigating whether the singer was given a police escort when he landed Monday at the Opa-locka Executive Airport.

Bieber left jail about an hour after his court appearance, popping through a window of his black SUV in a black hoodie and sunglasses to wave to crowds of reporters and young girls waiting to see him. The Canadian-born singer was only 15 when his platinumselling debut “My World” was released. He was positioned as clean-cut and charming, but problems began to multiply as he got older. Bieber has been accused of wrongdoing in California but has never been arrested or charged. He is currently under investigation in a felony vandalism case after a neighbour reported the pop star threw eggs at his house. A neighbour had previously accused Bieber of spitting in his face, and a paparazzo called deputies after he said Bieber

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‘SNL’ writer Jost to replace Meyers on ‘Weekend Update’ anchor desk NEW YORK — “Saturday Night Live” says Colin Jost will be the new man at the “Weekend Update” anchor desk. Jost, the NBC comedy show’s head writer, succeeds outgoing “Update” anchor Seth Meyers, who soon takes over as host of the network’s “Late Night.” Jost will join Cecily Strong as co-anchor of the “SNL” spoof newscast on March 1. Head writer since 2012, he joined the “SNL” writing staff in 2005. He also has written and appears in “Staten Island Summer,” an upcoming movie based on his days a lifeguard. Meyers’ farewell “SNL” appearance will be Feb. 1. Colin Jost

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The Brandon University women’s basketball team didn’t end its five-game home stand the way the Bobcats would have liked on Thursday. The Bobcats struggled in the middle part of their Canada West contest at the Healthy Living Centre, getting shut out in the second quarter and held to four field goals in the third. Brandon rallied for a late charge in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t pull it off and fell 58-54. “It wasn’t until the fourth when we figured it out and started playing harder,” Bobcats head coach Novell Thomas said. “We can’t let it happen, but when offensive woes hurt us or when things struggle at the offensive end, it’s affecting our effort and our demeanour at the defensive end, and we can’t let that happen. The Bobcats (5-10) had a solid first quarter and built a 21-17 lead, but they struggled after that. The team couldn’t get a shot to fall in the second quarter and made only four of its 35 field-goal attempts in the second and third to trail by 15. It was a very uncharacteristic run for Brandon as players missed open looks and layups that they usually make, and Kaela Cranston felt if the Wesmen (7-8) weren’t rushing BU’s shots, then the players were in their own heads feeling they had to get them off quickly. “I think we just thought we were rushed,” she said. “Their defence is the same throughout the whole game, so it’s not like they were doing anything differently. I think it was just we were in our own heads, rushing and not playing the way we know how to play.” Cranston hit five threepointers in the second half to keep the Bobcats within

LEFT: Aleah Bridges of the Brandon Bobcats dribbles around Kelsey Ngo of the Winnipeg Wesmen during their Canada West women’s university basketball game Thursday at the Healthy Living Centre. ABOVE: Ali-Mounir Benabdelhak of the Bobcats leaps for a shot as Winnipeg’s Steven Wesley goes for the block during the men’s game. (Tim Smith/Brandon Sun)

striking distance and they rallied from a 12-point deficit with 2:12 left to close the gap to two before Cranston missed a pair of free throws that would have tied the game with 21 seconds remaining. A technical foul called on the Bobcat bench with six seconds left ended Brandon’s comeback hopes. Cassie Cooke finished with

13 points for the Bobcats, while point guard Aleah Bridges had 11 rebounds. Stephanie Kleysen led the Wesmen with 16 points and 12 boards, with Megan Noonan also posting 16 points. Thursday’s game was the first of a home-and-home set between the Wesmen and the Bobcats. They’ll close it out on Saturday at the Duckworth

Centre. Although they came out on the wrong end of the scoreboard, Cranston hopes the Bobcats’ late charge will help them take some momentum into the rematch. “If we play like that on Saturday we’ll have a good chance at winning and taking one from them,” she said. “It

was a good finish. There’s positives there.” Meanwhile, in the men’s game, the Wesmen (10-5) went on an 11-0 run late in the fourth quarter and hung on to beat the host Bobcats 77-69, putting a huge dent in the playoff hopes for Brandon (5-10). The Bobcats are now five games back of the Wesmen for the final playoff spot in the Prairie Division with seven games left. Jordan Reaves had 13 points

and 11 rebounds for Brandon, while Ilarion Bonhomme had a team-high 16 points. Steven Wesley led Winnipeg with 23 points and 14 boards. The teams will face each other again on Saturday in Winnipeg. CAT SCRAPS: Bobcat F Amy Williams left the women’s game late in the third quarter after rolling her left ankle. She is hopeful to play on Saturday. » [email protected]

Coaching decisions doom Montgomery, Hawrysh Russell’s Jon Montgomery and Brandon’s Cassie Hawrysh may be two of the top athletes in the world in the sport of skeleton, but they won’t be competing for Canada in next month’s Sochi Winter Games. In the end, a combination of complicated qualifying criteria, questionable coaching decisions, equipment issues, illness and ill-timed subpar performances conspired to keep the two Westman Olympic hopefuls from going to Russia. Yes, both held their Olympic fates in their own hands at various times this season, albeit racing headfirst at 140

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choice if either Reid or Hollingsworth — who pulled out of the final World Cup race last weekend due to concussion issues — can not compete in Sochi. However, Gibson is confident that won’t be an issue. “They will be good for the Olympics, but if something was to happen, Cassie would be the alternate,” Gibson said. “And that is sort of breaking news and I don’t think we’ve even mentioned that to Cassie yet.” Hawrysh is currently back in Brandon, relaxing and reflecting on a season that began with so much promise, but ended in heartbreak. However, the

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29-year-old Neelin graduate said the disappointment has only fueled her fire for the next four years as she sets her sights on the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. “Certainly the initial reaction to trying to achieve a huge goal and just coming up a bit short was tough … but this can only make me better in terms of being ready for the next round,” Hawrysh said. “The frustration of the process, in general, is what it is. But in terms of my desire to represent Canada, that didn’t go away.” » See ‘Westman’ — Page B2

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Braden Calvert raced his way to final of the M&M Meat Shops Canadian junior curling championships in Liverpool, N.S., and now he has to wait for his chance to win a national title. The 18-year-old skip from Carberry secured his spot in the final on Wednesday after winning his first eight games at the 14-team event. His Winnipeg-based team of Kyle Kurz, Lucas Van Den Bosch and Brendan Wilson split their two games on Thursday to wrap up their championship pool play with a 9-1 record and they now have two full days off before they return to the ice for the final on Sunday at 2 p.m. It’s a long wait for the foursome, but Calvert doesn’t think it will be hard to pass the time and stay focused. “I don’t think we’re too worried about (staying focused),” said Calvert, who has planned practice sessions for each of his team’s days off. “We’re just going to stay loose and be as prepared as we can. We have a pool and ping pong table at our lodge and we’re just going to have some fun and be ready for Sunday.” The team also brought a Playstation 3 and NHL 14 with them, which has led to a friendly competition among the Manitoba players. This week has turned into a dream come true for Calvert. The agribusiness student at the University of Manitoba is making his debut on the national scene, caught on to the ice quickly and his team played very well in front of him, which is why he said he got off to such a good start. However, Calvert has seen teams get off to good starts but not come out on top. He didn’t have to look very far back to find an example as defending national champion Matt

LOCAL ROUNDUP BRONCOS BLANK WILDCATS Skylar Canada scored a pair of goals for the host Boissevain Broncos as they defeated the Glenboro/Carberry/Baldur Wildcats 4-0 on Thursday to win their best-of-three provincial A/AA high school hockey qualifying series 2-1. Jordan Foote added a goal and two helpers, with Dano Hammond supplying the other marker. Matt McCorrister chipped in with a pair of assists for Boissevain, while Jay Pringle made 28 saves for the shutout. Joel Baron stopped 15 shots for the Wildcats. The Broncos advance to face the Deloraine/Hartney Colts in the best-of-three semifinals.

PORTAGE ENDS SLUMP Jaryd Wiebe and Dane Schioler both scored a goal and set up another for the Portage Terriers as they beat the Steinbach Pistons 3-1 in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League on Thursday night. At Portage la Prairie, Tyler Jeanson also found the back of the net for the Terriers (28-13-6), who scored once in each frame and got 29 saves from Talor Joseph to snap a three-game losing skid. Kerry McGlynn replied for Steinbach (33-11-2), which is six points up on Portage for After finishing pool play at the Canadian junior men’s curling championship in first place with a 9-1 record, Carberry’s Braden Calvert second place in the Addison Division. Pistons goalie Zach can relax today and tomorrow before his Winnipeg team plays for a national title on Sunday in Liverpool, N.S. (File) Rakochy stopped 36 shots. Dunstone was undefeated in played really solid against Nova draw or by tiebreakers today. in the final.” Meanwhile, Dauphin’s TOURNEY LOOKS FOR HELP The semifinal will be played this year’s Manitoba playdowns Scotia.” If Calvert and his team win at 7:30 a.m. Both the semifinal Meaghan Brezden and her before Calvert knocked him off Hockey Brandon needs Sunday’s final, they will and final will be shown live on Manitoba junior women’s team volunteers for the Tournament in the final. Calvert got his loss out of the represent Canada at the world TSN, and Calvert is excited for of Abby Ackland, Danielle of Champions, which runs way on Thursday morning, junior curling championships the chance to play in front of a LaFleur and Nikki Boulet from Feb. 7-9 and Feb. 14-16. falling 8-6 to British in Flims, Switzerland from national audience and continue finished with a 5-5 record in the The major positions needed Columbia’s Cameron de Jong, Feb. 26 to March 5, but to get a lot of support from women’s championship pool are hospitality room hosts and and missed the playoffs. but he doesn’t view it as Manitoba’s skip doesn’t want Manitobans. rink supervisors, who are Brezden opened the day with responsible for making sure all “I think if we prepare the relieving some pressure of to look that far ahead. Instead he’s trying to focus right way it shouldn’t (bother a 7-4 loss to British Columbia’s the staff is in place to run the being undefeated. Instead, he believes it was a hiccup that his on the final, although he isn’t the team to be on TSN),” he Kalia Van Osch (7-2), before score clock, ensuring games team rebounded from to top sure who he will face yet as said. “We’re really looking falling 6-4 to Alberta’s Kelsey start on time and answering Nova Scotia’s Robert Mayhew none of the other teams have forward to the final and we’re Rocque (9-1) in the evening. teams’ questions. With the win, Rocque secured a spot in Sunday’s going to have some fun with it. 8-2 in the afternoon. For more information, or to “I wouldn’t say relief,” semifinal. The teams that will It’s pretty neat to have everyone secured a spot in Saturday’s volunteer, visit the Hockey Calvert said. “It’s a rebound play in the semifinal for the in Manitoba supporting our final. Van Osch will in be the Brandon office or call that we needed to do and we right to face Manitoba in the team and we’re really looking semifinal. 204-726-3550. refocused luckily and we final will be decided in the last forward to represent Manitoba » [email protected] » Brandon Sun

» Westman sliders might have clinched Olympic spots with earlier lineup switch Continued from B1

Hayley Wickenheiser will carry the flag in Sochi. (The Associated Press)

Pressure nothing new for Canadian flag-bearer OTTAWA — Hayley Wickenheiser doesn’t put much stock in the flag-bearer’s curse. The women’s hockey star, who will carry the Maple Leaf into the opening ceremonies of the Sochi Olympics, says the idea that she and her teammates could be under any more pressure is absurd. They play a sport that many in Canada consider religion. So any sort of cosmic jinx pales in

comparison to the weight of an entire country’s expectations for the team to win a fourth straight gold medal in Sochi. “I think there’s just too much emphasis to put on that,” she said Thursday. “The pressure that we feel is the pressure that always comes with playing hockey as a Canadian hockey player, whether you’re male or female.” » The Canadian Press

Unfortunately, despite a fabulous finish to her season, Hawrysh’s last chance to qualify was taken away from her when Gibson pulled Hollingsworth, Reid and rookie Robynne Thompson out of last weekend’s race, ending any hopes of Canada qualifying a third slider for Sochi. What was truly frustrating was that a healthy Hawrysh wasn’t called in as a late replacement, despite finishing her final three races on the second-tier Intercontinental Cup tour with back-to-back golds and a silver medal. It was a fabulous finish to a season in which Hawrysh began ranked ninth in the world, but was demoted from the World Cup to the IC Cup to make room for Hollingsworth, despite Hawrysh posting 10th- and 11th-place finishes against the best sliders in the world. The Canadian coaching staff chose to keep the inexperienced Thompson — who was eighth

and 10th in her first two races — on the World Cup at that time and, more importantly, never removed her at midseason when she showed serious signs of struggling with 16th-, 17th- and 18th-place finishes. While Hollingsworth got the benefit of the doubt for her past performances — including a bronze medal in the 2006 Olympics — Hawrysh clearly didn’t get any credit for her previous performances, including a pair of fine fourthplace finishes on the World Cup tour last season and her overall ninth-place ranking among the world’s best sliders. While disappointed — if not devastated — Hawrysh is starting to come to terms with how it all went down. “Ultimately we all know what happened and now it’s done, so now I just cheer on Canada regardless,” she said. For his part, Montgomery’s gold-medal moment from the Vancouver Olympics also didn’t seem to hold any weight with

the Canadian coaching staff as he struggled to adjust to the new sled he helped design. Instead, Gibson’s staff stubbornly stuck with inexperienced slider Dave Greszczyszyn, who came out of nowhere to start the season with a sixth-place finish but quickly fell off the rails with dismal 20th- and 26th-place efforts. Yet somehow he held onto his World Cup spot at midseason, despite Montgomery’s magnificent Olympic history and the fact he was showing progress with back-to-back sixth-place finishes on the IC tour at that time. “It was a little bit disappointing for sure that I didn’t get the benefit of the doubt to move up to the World Cup,” Montgomery said at the time. “It’s definitely much easier (to qualify for the Olympics) from the World Cup (than the IC Cup). It’s disappointing from the respect that I thought my results maybe would have warranted it … and the fact that I was the fastest Canadian

athlete down the track (in training) in Sochi this fall.” By the time the 34-year-old Montgomery was finally promoted to the World Cup tour in early January in a last desperate bid by the Canadian coaching staff to earn a third men’s skeleton spot in Sochi, it was a case of too little, too late. Like Hawrysh, Montgomery saved his best for last, racing to a seventh-place finish in the World Cup season finale, facing the same field of Olympians who will compete in Sochi next month. We’ll never know if Montgomery and Hawrysh would have qualified for the Olympics had they been called up to the World Cup at midseason, but it would have been nice to have seen them actually get that chance. Yes, hindsight is always 20/20, but in the end the coaching staff’s questionable call to stick with Thompson and Greszczyszyn instead of Hawrysh and Montgomery failed miserably.

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SPORTS • B3

WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE d-Calgary d-Swift Current Edmonton Medicine Hat Brandon Regina Kootenay Red Deer ---------Prince Albert Moose Jaw Saskatoon Lethbridge

GP 47 49 46 46 47 49 48 47

W 31 25 32 27 25 24 24 24

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164 187 199 229

46 34 30 23

WESTERN CONFERENCE GP 46 48 49 48 46 47 49 48

d-Kelowna d-Portland Victoria Seattle Spokane Everett Vancouver Tri-City ----------Prince George Kamloops

W 38 31 31 29 27 25 23 23

L OL SL GF GA Pts 6 0 2 199 115 78 12 2 3 211 157 67 16 0 2 146 117 64 14 2 3 169 171 63 15 2 2 158 135 58 15 6 1 143 130 57 18 5 3 162 170 54 21 2 2 125 133 50

49 18 24 47 11 31

EASTERN CONFERENCE

1-2; Tri-City: 0-4. Attendance — 3,417.

L OL SL GF GA Pts 11 2 3 178 123 67 18 1 5 168 145 56 13 0 1 191 120 65 16 3 0 157 128 57 17 5 0 180 172 55 20 3 2 161 183 53 20 2 2 148 145 52 21 0 2 143 142 50

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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

2 2

5 155 201 43 3 125 191 27

d: Division leaders seeded 1-2 in conference for first round of playoffs; Top 8 teams in each conference earn playoff spots. Late Wednesday Results Edmonton 5 Regina 2 Kamloops 7 Lethbridge 1 Medicine Hat 6 Vancouver 1 Kelowna 6 Everett 3 Tri-City 4 Moose Jaw 1 Thursday Games None Scheduled. Friday Games Prince George at Regina, 7 p.m. Prince Albert at Swift Current, 7 p.m. Red Deer at Saskatoon, 7:05 p.m. Victoria at Kamloops, 9 p.m. Everett at Portland, 9 p.m. Medicine Hat at Kelowna, 9:05 p.m. Moose Jaw at Spokane, 9:05 p.m. Seattle at Tri-City, 9:05 p.m. Lethbridge at Vancouver, 9:30 p.m. Saturday Games Prince George at Brandon, 7:30 p.m. Red Deer at Regina, 7 p.m. Swift Current at Saskatoon, 7:05 p.m. Calgary at Edmonton, 8 p.m. Moose Jaw at Kootenay, 8 p.m. Medicine Hat at Kamloops, 9 p.m. Victoria at Vancouver, 9 p.m. Lethbridge at Kelowna, 9:05 p.m. Everett at Seattle, 9:05 p.m. Tri-City at Spokane, 9:05 p.m.code:2

Lethbridge 1 at Kamloops 7

Atlantic Division

First Period 1. Kamloops, Ness 11 (unassisted) 6:16. 2. Kamloops, Ully 19 (Revel, Bellerive) 6:30. 3. Kamloops, Souto 17 (Ness, Kornelsen) 9:40. 4. Kamloops, Revel 11 (Grist, Ully) 11:44 (pp). Second Period No Scoring. Third Period 5. Lethbridge, Estephan 9 (Sheen, Erkamps) 1:09 (pp). 6. Kamloops, Ness 12 (Thomas) 1:20. 7. Kamloops, Shirley 7 (Chyzowski, Harlacher) 7:36. 8. Kamloops, Souto 18 (Grist) 8:46. Shots on goal by Lethbridge 12 11 8 — 31 Kamloops 11 11 16 — 38 Goal — Lethbridge: Schamerhorn (L, 3-4-0); Kamloops: Pouliot (W, 6-11-0). Power plays (goal-chances) — Lethbridge: 1-3; Kamloops: 1-2. Attendance — 3,827.

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Everett 3 at Kelowna 6

WESTERN CONFERENCE

First Period 1. Kelowna, Lees 3 (Schmidli) 9:38. Second Period 2. Kelowna, Tvrdon 2 (Merkley) 4:28. 3. Kelowna, Linaker 7 (Schmidli, Lees) 6:55. 4. Everett, Winquist 28 (Juulsen, Khaira) 7:51. 5. Kelowna, Baillie 19 (unassisted) 8:17. 6. Everett, Winquist 29 (Sandhu, Hayer) 13:12. Third Period 7. Everett, Hayer 12 (Winquist, Mueller) 14:49. 8. Kelowna, Olsen 22 (Heffley) 18:33 (-EN). 9. Kelowna, Goulbourne 7 (Chartier, Heffley) 19:01 (-EN). Shots on goal by Everett 10 11 9 — 30 Kelowna 6 13 11 — 30 Goal — Everett: Lotz (L, 18-13-3); Kelowna: Cooke (W, 283-0). Power plays (goal-chances) — Everett: 0-5; Kelowna: 0-3. Attendance — 5,008.

Central Division

Regina 2 at Edmonton 5 First Period 1. Regina, Hansen 6 (unassisted) 6:05. 2. Regina, Klimchuk 18 (Stevenson, Leier) 12:50 (pp). 3. Edmonton, Lazar 24 (Kulda, Pollock) 19:17 (pp). Second Period 4. Edmonton, Lazar 25 (Kulda) 1:48. Third Period 5. Edmonton, Lazar 26 (Corbett, Kulda) 5:14. 6. Edmonton, Kulda 18 (Pollock, Lazar) 10:57. 7. Edmonton, Corbett 15 (unassisted) 18:06 (sh, en). Shots on goal by Regina 8 10 4 — 22 Edmonton 8 7 19 — 34 Goal — Regina: Wapple (L, 15-11-1); Edmonton: Jarry (W, 28-11-0). Power plays (goal-chances) — Regina: 1-6; Edmonton: 1-8. Attendance — 5,023.

Medicine Hat 6 at Vancouver 1

LATE WEDNESDAY

Moose Jaw 1 at Tri-City 4 First Period 1. Tri-City, Tot 15 (Purtill, Nickles) 4:17. 2. Tri-City, McCue 13 (Hamonic, Astles) 16:01. Second Period 3. Tri-City, Purtill 6 (Wotherspoon, Tot) 6:10. Third Period 4. Tri-City, McCue 14 (Carlo) 8:12. 5. Moose Jaw, Eberle 12 (Valentine, Warkentine) 10:21 (pp). Shots on goal by Moose Jaw 3 11 16 — 30 Tri-City 7 6 12 — 25 Goal — Moose Jaw: Paulic (L, 8-20-3); Tri-City: Comrie (W, 20-16-2). Power plays (goal-chances) — Moose Jaw:

First Period No Scoring. Second Period 1. Medicine Hat, Koules 15 (Ast, Owre) 8:33. 2, Medicine Hat, Doty 6 (Broadhead) 16:37. Third Period 3. Medicine Hat, Cox 14 (Sanford, Becker) 6:06. 4, Medicine Hat, Valk 24, 9:26. 5. Medicine Hat, Penner 7 (Butcher, Eisenschmid) 11:19 6. Medicine Hat, Doty 7 (Becker, Labelle) 15:53 (PP). 7. Vancouver, Houck 25 (Dosanjh) 18:35. Shots on goal by Medicine Hat 14 9 11 — 34 Vancouver 2 11 10 — 23 Goal — Medicine Hat: Langhamer (W,12-6-2); Vancouver: Lee (L,12-14-5) Power plays (goals-chances) — Medicine Hat: 1- 5; Vancouver: 0-2. Attendance — 4,278.

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Dallas Memphis Denver Minnesota New Orleans L.A. Lakers Sacramento Utah

EASTERN CONFERENCE W 33 31 22 21 21 20 18 19 17 15 15 15 14 11 8

d-Indiana d-Miami Atlanta d-Toronto Chicago Washington Brooklyn Charlotte Detroit Cleveland New York Boston Philadelphia Orlando Milwaukee

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L 10 10 11 15 15 17 17

Pct .767 .762 .738 .659 .659 .605 .585

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d-division leader Thursday’s Games Miami 109, L.A. Lakers 102 Denver at Portland, N Wednesday’s Late Game Phoenix 124, Indiana 100 Friday’s Games L.A. Lakers at Orlando, 6 p.m. Toronto at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. Dallas at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Boston, 6:30 p.m. Milwaukee at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m. New Orleans at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. San Antonio at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m. Charlotte at New York, 6:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Chicago, 7 p.m. Memphis at Houston, 7 p.m. Washington at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Indiana at Sacramento, 9 p.m. Minnesota at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

PGA TOUR Farmers Insurance Open At s-Torrey Pines, South Course (7,698 yards, par 72); and n-Torrey Pines, North Course (7,052 yards, par 72) San Diego Purse: $6.1 million First Round, Thursday Stewart Cink 33-31 — 64n Gary Woodland 33-32 — 65n Jason Day 32-34 — 66n Tyrone Van Aswegen 33-33 — 66n Marc Leishman 32-34 — 66n Jim Herman 32-34 — 66n Pat Perez 33-34 — 67s D.A. Points 34-33 — 67n Sang-Moon Bae 34-33 — 67n David Lynn 33-35 — 68n Steven Bowditch 33-35 — 68n Justin Thomas 34-34 — 68n Trevor Immelman 35-33 — 68n Jhonattan Vegas 32-36 — 68n Harrison Frazar 34-34 — 68n Seung-Yul Noh 35-33 — 68n Brad Fritsch 35-34 — 69n Graham DeLaet 35-35 — 70n David Hearn 36-36 — 72n Riley Wheeldon 40-36 — 76n

LPGA TOUR

LOCAL HOCKEY NORTH CENTRAL SENIOR Late Wednesday Result Kenton 9 Virden 2

WENDY’S WINTER LEAGUE Late Wednesday Result Winburn Orthodontics 4 West Fit 3

W 31 30 27 27 22 22 20 13

L OT Pts GF GA 15 3 65 141 109 16 5 65 150 126 18 5 59 127 125 21 5 59 151 163 18 10 54 127 138 19 10 54 144 159 23 7 47 120 151 29 7 33 92 142

GP 51 53 50 52 50 51 50 53

W 36 27 26 25 22 21 22 21

L OT Pts GF GA 13 2 74 168 125 23 3 57 132 135 20 4 56 148 140 21 6 56 141 152 19 9 53 125 142 19 11 53 122 124 20 8 52 142 152 25 7 49 151 175

GP 53 50 49 53 51 51 51

W 32 34 31 28 23 22 23

L OT Pts GF GA 9 12 76 189 146 11 5 73 173 116 13 5 67 144 127 20 5 61 127 130 20 8 54 148 153 22 7 51 125 152 23 5 51 144 152

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 52 37 10 5 79 177 129 San Jose 50 32 12 6 70 161 123 Los Angeles 51 29 16 6 64 131 108 Vancouver 51 26 16 9 61 129 128 Phoenix 50 23 18 9 55 143 152 Calgary 51 17 27 7 41 114 161 Edmonton 52 15 31 6 36 132 183 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Thursday’s Games Tampa Bay 4, Ottawa 3, SO Carolina 5, Buffalo 3 St. Louis 2, N.Y. Rangers 1 Columbus 5, Philadelphia 2 Pittsburgh 6, N.Y. Islanders 4 Minnesota 2, Chicago 1 Dallas 7, Toronto 1 Nashville at Vancouver, N Los Angeles at Anaheim, N Winnipeg at San Jose, N Wednesday’s Late Games Detroit 5, Chicago 4, SO Calgary 3, Phoenix 2 Friday’s Games Washington at New Jersey, 6 p.m. Montreal at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. Colorado at Florida, 6:30 p.m. Nashville at Calgary, 8 p.m. Phoenix at Edmonton, 8:30 p.m.

Philadelphia 2 at Columbus 5 First Period 1. Columbus, Johnson 3 (unassisted) 8:20. Penalties — Hartnell Pha (tripping) 9:58, Hartnell Pha (slashing) 9:58, Horton Clb (hooking) 15:09, Pha Bench (too many men) 17:07. Second Period 2. Philadelphia, Schenn 14 (unassisted) 1:56. 3. Philadelphia, Lecavalier 11 (Streit, Meszaros) 7:21 (pp). 4. Columbus, Mackenzie 3 (Anisimov, Tropp) 11:24. 5. Columbus, Calvert 6 (Wisniewski, Dubinsky) 16:13 (pp). Penalties — Johansen Clb (high-sticking) 5:47, Coburn Pha (holding) 14:16, Horton Clb (interference) 18:19, Tyutin Clb (cross-checking) 19:34. Third Period 6. Columbus, Dubinsky 11 (Calvert, Tyutin) 3:29. 7. Columbus, Horton 4 (Murray) 6:54. Penalties — Hartnell Pha (boarding) 4:53, Johansen Clb (hooking) 10:32, Meszaros Pha (holding) 16:11, Calvert Clb (hooking) 16:59, Coburn Pha (slashing) 18:13. Shots on goal by Philadelphia 9 15 4 — 28 Columbus 14 17 8 — 39 Goal — Philadelphia: Emery (L, 6-9-1); Columbus: Bobrovsky (W, 17-11-2). Power plays (goal-chances)Philadelphia: 1-6; Columbus: 1-7. Attendance — 15,571.

Pittsburgh 6 at N.Y. Islanders 4

THURSDAY

St. Louis 2 at N.Y. Rangers 1 First Period 1. St. Louis, Steen 26 (Schwartz, Backes) 8:38. Penalties — Oshie StL (roughing) 10:02, Callahan NYR (roughing) 10:02, Jackman StL (delay of game) 15:03. Second Period 2. NY Rangers, Nash 17 (Stepan, McDonagh) 18:17. Penalties — Stralman NYR (hooking) 12:47, Cole StL (Concealing puck) 19:56. Third Period 3. St. Louis, Shattenkirk 8 (Pietrangelo, Backes) 3:09 (pp). Penalties — Nash NYR (slashing) 3:00, Jackman StL (cross-checking) 12:31. Shots on goal by St. Louis 9 9 7 — 25 NY Rangers 12 16 7 — 35 Goal — St. Louis: Halak (W, 21-7-3); NY Rangers: Lundqvist (L, 17-18-3). Power plays (goal-chances)St. Louis: 1-2; NY Rangers: 0-3. Attendance — 18,006.

Carolina 5 at Buffalo 3 First Period 1. Buffalo, Hodgson 11 (Ott) 10:15. 2. Carolina, Skinner 22 (unassisted) 12:28. Penalties — Ott Buf (cross-checking) 16:19. Second Period 3. Buffalo, Flynn 4 (Varone, Foligno) 3:20. 4. Carolina, Semin 11 (Sekera, Faulk) 13:11.

First Period 1. NY Islanders, Grabner 8 (Hickey) 1:39. 2. NY Islanders, Nelson 9 (Grabner) 8:21. 3. Pittsburgh, Kunitz 25 (Crosby, Maatta) 9:32. 4. Pittsburgh, Crosby 27 (Kunitz, Niskanen) 11:24. Penalties — De Haan NYI (interference) 12:32. Second Period 5. Pittsburgh, Maatta 5 (Kunitz, Niskanen) 5:35. 6. Pittsburgh, Letang 10 (Crosby, Neal) 17:44 (pp). Penalties — Maatta Pgh (cross-checking) 2:33, Martin NYI (hooking) 16:18. Third Period 7. NY Islanders, Bailey 5 (Regin, Nielsen) 3:10. 8. Pittsburgh, Malkin 14 (Neal) 5:59. 9. NY Islanders, Okposo 21 (Tavares, Donovan) 10:55. 10. Pittsburgh, Sutter 9 (unassisted) 19:56 (en). Penalties — Glass Pgh (fighting) 1:54, Martin NYI (fighting) 1:54, Letang Pgh (hooking) 11:44, Glass Pgh (tripping) 12:55. Shots on goal by Pittsburgh 9 9 11 — 29 NY Islanders 9 7 18 — 34 Goal — Pittsburgh: Zatkoff (W, 8-2-1); NY Islanders: Poulin (L, 11-15-0). Power plays (goal-chances)Pittsburgh: 1-2; NY Islanders: 0-3. Attendance — 15,012.

Toronto 1 at Dallas 7 First Period 1. Dallas, Benn 18 (Seguin, Nichushkin) 7:09. 2. Toronto, Kulemin 7 (Gunnarsson, Kadri) 7:39. 3. Dallas, Eakin 12 (Goligoski) 15:47. Penalties — Garbutt Dal (slashing) 13:35, Gunnarsson Tor (hooking) 16:54. Second Period 4. Dallas, Nichushkin 10 (Benn, Gonchar) 6:36. 5. Dallas, Horcoff 6 (Gonchar, Lehtonen) 8:33 (pp). 6. Dallas, Peverley 6 (Benn, Benn) 11:37 (sh). 7. Dallas, Daley 3 (Goligoski, Eakin) 15:23. Penalties — Orr Tor (interference) 7:02, Garbutt Dal (tripping) 10:05, Rome Dal (delay of game) 13:44, Orr Tor (unsportsmanlike conduct) 13:44, Peverley Dal (unsportsmanlike conduct) 16:10, Gleason Tor (unsportsmanlike conduct) 16:10. Third Period 8. Dallas, Nichushkin 11 (Seguin, Benn) 2:43. Penalties — Orr Tor (misconduct) 1:23, Roussel Dal (cross-checking) 11:43, Roussel Dal (misconduct) 11:43, Kadri Tor (cross-checking) 11:43, Kadri Tor (misconduct) 11:43, Garbutt Dal (holding) 11:43.

TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL

HOCKEY

National League SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Agreed to terms with INF Joaquin Arias on two-year contract.

National Hockey League BUFFALO SABRES — Assigned G Connor Knapp from Rochester (AHL) to Florida (ECHL). MINNESOTA WILD — Reassigned D Jonathon Blum to Iowa (AHL). NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Recalled LW Joe Whitney from Albany (AHL). NEW YORK RANGERS — Assigned G David LeNeveu to Hartford (AHL).

FOOTBALL National Football League CLEVELAND BROWNS — Named Mike Pettine coach.

Shots on goal by Toronto 8 6 11 — 25 Dallas 11 12 5 — 28 Goal — Toronto: Bernier (L, 17-15-4); Dallas: Lehtonen (W, 19-14-8). Power plays (goal-chances)Toronto: 0-3; Dallas: 1-2. Attendance — 13,678.

Ottawa 3 at Tampa Bay 4 (SO) First Period 1. Tampa Bay, Johnson 13 (Hedman) 14:32 (sh). 2. Ottawa, Karlsson 12 (MacArthur, Spezza) 15:12 (pp). Penalties — Crombeen TB (fighting) 4:04, Neil Ott (fighting) 4:04, Barberio TB (delay of game) 11:07, Purcell TB (hooking) 14:21. Second Period 3. Tampa Bay, Crombeen 2 (Hedman, Filppula) 3:30. 4. Ottawa, MacArthur 18 (Spezza, Ryan) 16:57 (pp). Penalties — Purcell TB (tripping) 15:07. Third Period 5. Tampa Bay, Palat 11 (St. Louis, Hedman) 5:31. 6. Ottawa, Neil 6 (Smith, Karlsson) 17:42. Penalties — Phillips Ott (interference) 12:56. Overtime No Scoring. Penalties — Ceci Ott (tripping) 3:09. Shootout — Tampa Bay wins 1-0 Ottawa : Zibanejad miss, Spezza miss, Turris miss. Tampa Bay : Kucherov goal, Filppula miss, St. Louis miss. Shots on goal by Ottawa 12 6 16 2 — 36 Tampa Bay 17 9 5 7 — 38 Goal — Ottawa: Anderson (LO, 16-10-7); Tampa Bay: Bishop (W, 25-6-4). Power plays (goal-chances)Ottawa: 23; Tampa Bay: 0-2. Attendance — 18,751.

Chicago 1 at Minnesota 2 First Period 1. Minnesota, Pominville 20 (Granlund, Heatley) 8:08. 2. Minnesota, Cooke 7 (Fontaine, Brodziak) 15:31. Penalties — Sharp Chi (cross-checking) 12:45, Seabrook Chi (cross-checking) 12:45, Cooke Minn (tripping) 18:34. Second Period No Scoring. Penalties — Hossa Chi (slashing) 2:11, Bollig Chi (highsticking) 17:33. Third Period 3. Chicago, Kane 24 (Leddy, Sharp) 19:28. Penalties —None. Shots on goal by Chicago 6 11 17 — 34 Minnesota 10 6 3 — 19 Goal — Chicago: Raanta (L, 12-2-3); Minnesota: Kuemper (W, 5-3-0). Power plays (goal-chances)Chicago: 0-1; Minnesota: 0-4. Attendance — 19,226. LATE WEDNESDAY

Detroit 5 at Chicago 4 (SO) First Period 1. Chicago, Hossa 21 (Toews, Oduya) 8:41. 2. Chicago, Shaw 14 (Kane, Saad) 10:26. 3. Detroit, Tatar 11 (Smith, Jurco) 11:14. 4. Detroit, Eaves 2 (Abdelkader, Zetterberg) 17:40. Second Period 5. Chicago, Sharp 26 (Keith, Kane) 5:03 (pp). 6. Detroit, Quincey 3 (Nyquist, Zetterberg) 6:20. 7. Detroit, Nyquist 7 (Zetterberg, Abdelkader) 11:14. Third Period 8. Chicago, Kruger 5 (unassisted) 5:12. Overtime No Scoring. Shootout Detroit wins 3-2 Chicago : Toews goal, Sharp goal, Kane miss, Hossa miss, Kruger miss, Shaw miss. Detroit : Tatar miss, Eaves goal, Bertuzzi goal, Zetterberg miss, Jurco miss, Helm goal. Shots on goal by Chicago 11 10 9 5 — 35 Detroit 12 11 6 2 — 31 Goal — Chicago: Crawford (LO, 19-7-8); Detroit: Gustavsson (W, 12-3-2). Power plays (goal-chances)Chicago: 14; Detroit: 0-4. Attendance — 20,066.

Phoenix 2 at Calgary 3 First Period 1. Calgary, Monahan 14 (Galiardi, Colborne) 11:44. Second Period 2. Calgary, Bouma 4 (Brodie, Ramo) 8:48. 3. Phoenix, Vermette 15 (Korpikoski, Stone) 12:27 (sh). 4. Calgary, Stajan 8 (Giordano, Jones) 16:01. Third Period 5. Phoenix, Doan 14 (Yandle, Ribeiro) 6:50. Shots on goal by Phoenix 11 13 8 — 32 Calgary 6 15 5 — 26 Goal — Phoenix: Smith (L, 17-15-8); Calgary: Ramo (W, 9-10-4). Power plays (goal-chances)Phoenix: 0-2; Calgary: 0-2. Attendance — 19,289.

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Pure Silk-Bahamas Classic At Ocean Club Golf Course, Paradise Island, Bahamas Yardage: 6,644; Par: 73 (36-37). Purse: $1.3 million First Round, Thursday Lydia Ko 34-34 — Meena Lee 33-35 — Danah Bordner 34-35 — Austin Ernst 37-32 — P.K. Kongkraphan 33-36 — Jessica Korda 32-37 — Candie Kung 33-36 — Brittany Lang 33-36 — Mirim Lee 36-33 — Amelia Lewis 33-36 — Stacy Lewis 33-36 — Hee Young Park 34-35 — Na Yeon Choi 34-36 — Paz Echeverria 35-35 — Rebecca Lee-Bentham 36-38 — Jennifer Kirby 37-38 — Alena Sharp 38-37 — Sue Kim 39-40 — Maude-Aimee Leblanc 41-38 —

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End of championship & seeding pool play

At Liverpool, N.S. MEN Championship Pool

WOMEN Championship Pool

y-Manitoba (Calvert) New Brunswick (Comeau) Alberta (Lautner) Saskatchewan (Hartung) Ontario (McCrady) Nova Scotia (Mayhew) Northern Ont. (Horgan) B.C. (de Jong) Seeding Pool Yukon (Wallingham) Quebec (Freilich) N.L. (Trickett) P.E.I. (Holland) NWT (Miller) Nunavut (Airut)

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L 4 5 6 6 7 8

P.E.I. (Smith) Yukon (Koltun) Northern Ont. (Burns) N.L. (Hill) NWT (McKay-Saturnino) Nunavut (Pinksen)

Thursday’s results Draw 16 Championship Pool B.C. 8 Manitoba 6 New Brunswick 5 Northern Ontario 4 Draw 17 Championship Pool Manitoba 8 Nova Scotia 2 Saskatchewan 11 B.C. 4 Alberta 4 Ontario 2 Seeding Pool P.E.I. 12 Nunavut 2 Draw 18 Seeding Pool Yukon Terr. 6 Nfld. & Labrador 5 Quebec 10 Northwest Terr. 3 Friday’s games Draw 19, 6 a.m. Championship Pool New Brunswick vs. Ontario; Nova Scotia vs. Saskatchewan; Alberta vs. Northern Ontario. Draw 20, 11:30 a.m. Seeding Pool P.E.I. vs. Quebec; Yukon Terr. vs. Nunavut.

W 9 8 7 6 5 4 4 3

L 1 2 2 3 5 5 6 6

W 4 4 3 3 2 0

L 4 4 5 5 6 8

x — Clinched semifinal berth. y — Clinched final berth.

FRIDAY VOLLEYBALL Canada West university — Women: Winnipeg at Brandon, 6 p.m. Men: Winnipeg at Brandon, 7:45 p.m. BASKETBALL Neelin Invitational Tournament — Varsity Girls/Boys: Games from 11 a.m. to 7:45 p.m., at Neelin, Vincent Massey, Crocus Plains. HOCKEY Manitoba AAA Midget — Brandon vs. NorMan, at Sportsplex, 7:30 p.m. Manitoba Junior — Neepawa at Virden, 7:30 p.m. Portage at Waywayseecappo, 7:30 p.m. Winnipeg AAA Bantam Division 1 — Parkland vs. Yellowhead, at Roblin, 7 p.m. Westman High School — Glenboro/Carberry/Baldur vs. Vincent Massey, at Glenboro, 7:30 p.m. Souris/Reston vs. Virden, at Reston, 7:30 p.m. Deloraine/Hartney vs. Dauphin, at Hartney, 8 p.m. Rivers/Elton vs. Melita/Waskada, at Rivers, 8 p.m. Killarney/Wawanesa at Minnedosa, 8:15 p.m. Major Pratt at Hamiota, 8:30 p.m. Tiger Hills Senior — Melita at Souris, 8 p.m. Glenboro at Neepawa, 8 p.m. Carberry at Swan Lake, 8:30 p.m. Cartwright at Gladstone, 8:30 p.m. Deloraine at Killarney, 8:30 p.m. Hartney at Boissevain, 8:30 p.m. North Central Senior — McCreary at Grandview, 8:30 p.m. CURLING Men’s Bonspiel — at Neepawa Curling Club. Women’s Bonspiel — at Rivers Curling Club. Senior Bonspiel — at Melita Curling Club.

SATURDAY HOCKEY Western — Brandon vs. Prince George, at Westman Place, 7:30 p.m. Manitoba Junior — Virden at Waywayseecappo, 7:30 p.m. Manitoba AAA Midget — Brandon vs. Eastman, at Sportsplex, 7:30 p.m. Yellowhead vs. NorMan, at Shoal Lake, 7:30 p.m. Southwest vs. Winnipeg Wild, at Souris, 8 p.m. Westman High School — Glenboro/Carberry/Baldur vs. Melita/Waskada, at Carberry, 7:30 p.m. Dauphin at Virden, 8:15 p.m. Provincial A/AA high school playoffs — Minnedosa at Hamiota, 7 p.m. (Minnedosa leads best-of-three series 1-0) Tiger Hills Senior — Hartney at Melita, 8 p.m. Carberry at Neepawa, 8 p.m. Killarney at Deloraine, 8 p.m. Swan Lake at Pilot Mound, 8 p.m. Cartwright vs. Glenboro, at Wawanesa, 8 p.m. North Central Senior — Miniota/Elkhorn at Minnedosa, 7:30 p.m. Russell at Foxwarren, 8 p.m. BASKETBALL Neelin Invitational Tournament — Varsity Girls/Boys: Games from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., at Neelin, Vincent Massey, Crocus Plains. VOLLEYBALL Manitoba College — Women: Providence at Assiniboine Community College, 11 a.m. Providence at Assiniboine Community College, 2 p.m. Men: Providence at Assiniboine Community College, 12 p.m. Providence at Assiniboine Community College, 3:30 p.m. CURLING Men’s Bonspiel — at Neepawa Curling Club. Women’s Bonspiel — at Rivers Curling Club. Senior Bonspiel — at Melita Curling Club.

TENNIS

AHL

AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Thursday’s results Rochester 4 Lake Erie 1 Charlotte 4 Oklahoma City 0

CURLING

GOLF Mike Weir

Chicago St. Louis Colorado Minnesota Dallas Nashville Winnipeg Pacific Division

GP 49 51 50 53 50 51 50 49

Penalties — Semin Car (hooking) 13:23, Dvorak Car (holding) 17:58. Third Period 5. Buffalo, Ennis 11 (Stafford, Konopka) :48. 6. Carolina, Semin 12 (Staal, Tlusty) 7:25. 7. Carolina, Sekera 8 (Ruutu, Komisarek) 9:50. 8. Carolina, Tlusty 8 (Sekera) 19:59 (en). Penalties — Girgensons Buf (high-sticking) 1:36, Harrison Car (unsportsmanlike conduct) 1:36, Ott Buf (unsportsmanlike conduct) 1:36. Shots on goal by Carolina 13 8 12 — 33 Buffalo 12 11 6 — 29 Goal — Carolina: Khudobin (W, 9-3-0); Buffalo: Enroth (L, 1-10-4). Power plays (goal-chances)Carolina: 0-4; Buffalo: 0-2. Attendance — 18,468.

ON TAP

Thursday’s results Draw 16 Championship Pool B.C. 7 Manitoba 4 Alberta 9 New Brunswick 4 Ontario 9 Quebec 3 Draw 17 Championship Pool B.C. 7 New Brunswick 6 (extra end) Draw 18 Nova Scotia 7 Saskatchewan 6 Alberta 6 Manitoba 5 Seeding Pool Yukon Terr. 9 Northern Ontario 8 (extra end) Friday’s games Draw 19, 7 a.m. Championship Pool Ontario vs. Saskatchewan; Nova Scotia vs. Quebec. Draw 20, 11:30 a.m. Seeding Pool Northern Ontario vs. Nunavut; P.E.I. vs. Northwest Terr.; Nfld. & Labrador vs. Yukon Terr. End of championship & seeding pool play

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Jets put on show for fathers BY PAUL WIECEK

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The timing, in retrospect, was absolute genius. Months ago, when the Winnipeg Jets management first decided to choose the current two-game road swing through California as the time when players would be allowed to bring their fathers along this season, the front office of course had no idea that the team would be playing some of its best hockey. Indeed, when the Jets hit rock bottom earlier this month with a three-game losing skid that led to Claude Noel being fired as head coach on Jan. 12, this trip, to two of the toughest rinks in the NHL in Anaheim and San Jose, was very definitely not looking like the ideal time to be dragging parents along. And yet flash forward to this week and it’s hard to conceive of a finer moment for proud fathers to be watching their sons play for the Jets than Tuesday night at the Honda Centre when the Jets handed the Anaheim Ducks their first regulation loss of the season at home to extend Winnipeg’s winning streak under new head coach Paul Maurice to four games. How perfect was that? Pretty darn perfect, the players said Thursday at the SAP Centre, where the Jets were playing the Sharks late Thursday night. “It was great timing,” said goaltender Ondrej Pavelec, who authored one of the finest

IN OTHER NEWS BLUES GET LAPIERRE BACK, LOSE LEADING SCORER NEW YORK — The St. Louis Blues activated forward Maxim Lapierre from the injured list after he missed five games because of a lower-body injury, but the NHL team lost leading scorer Alexander Steen in their 2-1 win over the New York Rangers on Thursday. Lapierre was injured late in the Jan. 10 game against the Vancouver Canucks. To make room on the roster, forward

Adam Cracknell was sent down to Chicago of the AHL. Lapierre has six goals and three assists in 39 games this season. While Lapierre returned to the lineup, Steen went out after sustaining a lower body injury in the second period Thursday. He came back for a power-play shift shortly after he went hard into the boards, but went to the dressing room with 2:57 left in the second and didn’t return.

KOBE JOINED BY YOUNGSTERS AS ALL-STAR STARTERS NEW YORK — Kobe Bryant called for younger players in the All-Star game, and the fans listened. They still want Bryant, too. Stephen Curry, Kevin Love, Paul George and Kyrie Irving were voted NBA All-Stars Thursday, putting four firsttime starters in the Feb. 16 game in New Orleans. Bryant was elected by fans to his 16th all-star game, secondmost in NBA history, finishing Winnipeg Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec stops a shot by San Jose Sharks’ Tommy Wingels during their NHL game Thursday in San Jose, Calif. The game was in progress at press time. (The Associated Press)

games of his NHL career in front of his father in turning back 40 of 42 Anaheim shots on Tuesday. “It was important, first of all, to get the win. But yes, in front of my father, that was something special.” Pavelec’s father flew from the Czech Republic to be with his son, as did forward Michael Frolik’s father. Together, the four men took advantage of a day off here on Wednesday to go to San Francisco and see the sights, including a boat trip that included Alcatraz. Most of the other Jets,

however, went golfing with their fathers Wednesday at a posh local course. And that included rookie Mark Scheifele, who is giving his father a close up look this week at what his new life in the NHL looks like. “It’s really fun for both of us,” said Scheifele. “He’s always been a big supporter of mine and I can’t thank him enough. This trip definitely put a big smile on his face.” While many of the Jets stayed with their fathers instead of their regular roommates,

Scheifele said he passed. “I didn’t want to room with him; he’s a big snorer,” Scheifele laughed. Forward Chris Thorburn said he was grateful for an opportunity to bring along his brother, who he doesn’t get to see much. “I haven’t been able to spend much time with my brother over the last 10 years because of the different avenues we’ve chosen in life,” said Thorburn, whose brother is a teacher in London, Ont. » Winnipeg Free Press

second to Curry among West guards. Love will start in the West frontcourt along with Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant and the Clippers’ Blake Griffin. LeBron James was the leading vote-getter with 1.4 million and Miami teammate Dwyane Wade also was voted in Thursday. George and New York’s Carmelo Anthony are the other East forwards, and Irving will start at guard.

RAYS SIGN CLOSER BALFOUR TO TWO-YEAR CONTRACT TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays couldn’t resist adding Grant Balfour to solidify the back end of their bullpen, giving the closer a $12-million, two-year contract Thursday about a month after his $15million agreement with Baltimore fell through. The Orioles said they had concerns with his physical. Balfour proclaimed he’s healthy and looking forward to helping Tampa Bay get back to the playoffs. “I’m 100 per cent healthy,” Balfour said, adding he had

more lucrative offers from other baseball teams but was eager to play for a perennial contender and return to the Tampa Bay area, where he still resides after spending time with the Rays from 2007-10. “I’ve had an eventful offseason to say the least,” he said. “It’s always been a place on my radar. I’ll be honest, I never wanted to leave here.” Balfour, 36, was 62-for-67 in save opportunities the past two seasons with the Oakland Athletics. » Wire services

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LIFESTYLES • B5

BLONDIE

HOROSCOPES

WRITTEN BY HOLIDAY MATHIS

FOR FRIDAY, JAN. 24 ARIES (March 21-April 19). It is a well-known fact of human nature that if you make something difficult to obtain, most people will want it more. You are not “most people” and can see through trumped-up scarcity marketing ploys. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Stay confident in yourself and your abilities. It all works best when you stand with your head held high today. Don’t fold your cards. Whether you think they are good or bad, play them.

DILBERT

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re onto something big and you can’t do it alone. Unfortunately, the right people are not paying attention. If you want to make a difference, you’ll have to wake someone up first. CANCER (June 22-July 22). A difference of sensibilities will come into play, especially between generations. What you consider to be common knowledge, someone else considers to be radical free thought. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It’s like you’re working in a void. You need a brainstorming group. You might not take any of their advice, and their opinions may not be so valid, either, but you’ll be better for hearing all of it.

GARFIELD

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You may dream of creating something that catches on, becoming wildly popular in your demographic of choice. Just be warned: This will be a mixed blessing. It will put you in the position of having to recreate on demand. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll express a complex meaning with ease. It may feel as though you were always meant to deliver this message. And yet, don’t be surprised if you can’t say it the same way twice. It was very much a message of the moment.

POOCH CAFE

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). A central relationship will improve when you stop worrying about it so much. Worry delivers a bad energy to the subject of your concern. This is a time to let it go. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Usually, wanting to impress is a setup for disappointment. But right now it’s different. You want to impress someone and then that person is really impressed by you — a rare dynamic, indeed. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The trick is sharing in another person’s dream without sacrificing your own. Warning: It’s nearly but not totally impossible. If you’re going to attempt it, just make sure the other person isn’t a narcissist.

SHERMAN’S LAGOON

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You stand to gain recognition, earn money and, best of all, make a difference in the lives of others. So what are you waiting for? Act on your vision. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Conservatism is a behaviour of those who have a lot to lose. In an area in which you don’t have much at stake, don’t play it so safe. You can afford to be experimental, loose and free.

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 24). The union of your mind and body is a feature this year, and the talent you develop will marry the physical and mental in one expression. In the next 10 weeks, you will fulfil a commitment to loved ones that is unspoken but binding. You’ll provide for a large number of people in February and again in August. Libra and Capricorn people adore you. Your lucky numbers are 3, 22, 14, 6 and 10.

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Post-divorce relationship with woman no solution to loneliness Dear Annie: I was married for 21 years until my wife decided to call it quits. It has been four years since the divorce. She is now dating someone from work. I suspect this co-worker is the reason she left me, but I truly do not care anymore and have moved on with my life. For the past two years, I have been dating “Lois.” We don’t live together. We both have teenage children and don’t think living together is a good idea. But, Annie, every morning I ask myself: Should I stay or should I go? I am 49 and Lois is 42. We often argue about stupid things. She quickly gets over these spats, but I don’t. So, tell me: How do I know whether it’s love or just companionship? — Need Advice Dear Need: If every morning you question whether you should stick around, the answer is no, you shouldn’t. You don’t mention that you love Lois or even enjoy her company. You seem to fight often in ways that disturb you. Being with someone who doesn’t make you happy is not the solution to loneliness. Dear Annie: My parents divorced after 15 years of marriage. My father remarried and passed away in 2004. My mother married a man and divorced him after 18 years. He, too, has passed away. My mother believes that my aunts, uncles and cousins on my father’s side are still her relatives because they are related to me. She says she is still the aunt to my cousins on that side of the family. My brother adds to this dilemma by bringing Mom to some of these family gatherings where my paternal aunts ignore her and my cousins ask why she is there. She seems hurt by this. So is Mom still a part of my dad’s family? She has nieces from her second marriage, but she has never included me in those gatherings and I don’t even know them. Are these unknown cousins relatives to me? — Child in the Middle Dear Child: Your mother is related only insofar as the relatives want her to be. If she was “aunt” to your cousins for 15 years, they may still think of her this way. However, it sounds as if they are not interested in being related any longer, in which case, they don’t have to be. The same goes for your stepcousins. Unless you are suddenly interested in getting to know them better, you do not need to consider yourself related. Dear Annie: I’m writing in response to “Heart Full of Joy in Pennsylvania,” who divorced her cheating husband after 35 years and finally found happiness. I’ve been married for 36 years and my husband has lived a secret life the entire time. I’ve known about it, but turned my head and kept up a good front so the children could have a happy childhood. Now the kids are grown and I’ve decided I cannot live the lie anymore. I told the children that their dad has been unfaithful, but I didn’t disclose the details that he has been living “on the down low,” having casual sex with men at public parks and going to swingers clubs. My kids are hurt and feel that their happy childhood was a lie. I often wonder if I am being selfish. After all, the marriage isn’t horrible, but it isn’t a true marriage. My counsellor says the kids will come around eventually and will realize that I am much happier now that I’m out of my dysfunctional marriage. I just want to say that “Heart Full of Joy” has given me hope. Though I’m not interested in finding someone else right now, perhaps there is a man out there who will cherish me, honour me and truly love me. — Tired of Living the Lie

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DELEURME Thank you to the doctors, nurses and therapy personnel at the Assiniboine Centre for the care I received and to everyone for the cards, gifts, well wishes and especially the visits while I was laid up. ~ Sincerely, Alec Deleurme Notices

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Chantelle Fitzpatrick of Killarney, MB and Matthew Woodson of Swan River, MB NEED YOUR VOTE TO WIN THE ULTIMATE WEDDING CONTEST! They are 1 of 6 finalists entered to win a wedding worth approximately $65000.00! Voting starts February 1st at 8 a.m. till February 7th till midnight! Each person can vote once a day for a week!! You can go to: www.itsmywedding.ca and click on Facebook link to vote! You can also go to Chantelle Fitzpatrick Facebook page for the link on February 1st at 8 a.m.! Who ever has the most votes after a week wins the ultimate wedding! We would appreciate your votes THE HANSEL & GRETELʼS SCHNITZEL HOUSE 363-1st Street ~ (204) 725-4400 OUR NEW COMBO FOR 1 only $9.99 Open at 4:30 from Tuesday - Sunday Your choice of pork or chicken Schnitzel topped with creamy mushroom sauce, and choice of bratwurst, cod fillet OR shrimp skewer, served with house greens and chefʼs potato. Take-out Special Schnitzel Platter for 2 - $40.00 SPRUCEWOODS Snowdrifters Poker Derby, Jan. 25th. Starts at Rickʼs at Shilo Golf Course. Buffet breakfast $$. Registration 10-1. 3 Hands for $20. Roll out at registration. Silent Auction, 50/50 draw, Proceeds to Pisten Bully Groomer. Everyone welcome! For more info see website www.sprucewoodssnowdrifters.com

Abusers often use alcohol or drugs as an excuse but the abuser is responsible for his or her behavior. If you are experiencing abuse, WE CAN HELP. YWCA Westman Womenʼs Shelter, (204)727-3644. BRANDON FARMERS MARKET Runs Every Friday 9:30 - 4:00 inside the Town Centre. Baking (including glueten free), jams, pickling, honey, crafts, etc.

ASBESTOS TEST KITS Available at the Community Booth Brandon Shopperʼs Mall Saturday, January 25th, 10-4 $20 each. Proceeds to The Manitoba Lung Association.

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MORRISON The family of Jean Morrison would like to express our heartfelt thanks to family and friends for their cards, flowers, gifts and wonderful visits with Jean while the was in the Brandon hospital. Thank you to Dr. J. Maier and Dr. B. Bookatz for their great care, Jodee Webster of Brockie Donovan for her support and Kim Lewarne for her beautiful service. Cards, emails and donations were greatly appreciated. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. Erla, Tracy, Brad and families

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are the same as above. Cash refunds will be held for 60 days.

CAREERS

Brandon Friendship Centre

BEEF PROCESSING

SATURDAY AFTERNOONS

DOORS OPEN: 12:30 P.M. EARLY BIRD: 1:30 P.M. REGULAR GAMES: 2:00 P.M. Proceeds to Amateur Sports - Everyone Welcome!

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AUTOBODY TECHNICIAN required All levels of skill need apply. Contact: Booʼs Bodyshop Carberry, MB Ph: 204-834-3852 Fax: 204-834-2267 E-mail: [email protected] Skilled Help Wanted

Interviewing in Brandon on 27th, 28th, and 29th January 2014 from 9 am – 5pm Venue: Lakeview Inn and Suites, 1880 - 18th Street, Brandon, MB

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COMMUNITY Housing and Support Enrichment Services in Brandon has immediate openings for full and half time Community Support Workers. Starting wage is $15 per hour plus a comprehensive benefit package. Work involves mostly day shifts plus one evening per week and one weekend per month. Duties: To assist people, living with mental health issues, to develop the additional community living skills that they request in order to live more satisfying lives in the community. Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal skills, highly organized, plus working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows. Previous experience in the mental health field either as a service provider or a receiver of mental health services is an asset. To apply send resume with 3 references to CHASE, 23-12th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 4L6. Email [email protected] AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY: Morning Star Daycare in Birtle, MB is seeking a 6 month Term Director/Supervisor, with opportunity for further employment. The ideal candidate will be an ECE III or ECE II in training with previous experience an asset. Valid First Aid, CPR, criminal record and child abuse registry clearance. Individual must possess excellent organizational, leadership and communication skills. MSDC offers a competitive Salary & Benefits package, paid professional development fees & excellent staff and working environment. Please submit resume to Box 603, Birtle Manitoba, R0M0C0 Email: [email protected] Fax 842- 3250 DRYWALLERS, BOARDERS & TAPERS needed in the Westman Area. Must be experienced and have own transportation. Call 573-0284. REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST WANTED For fully serviced clinic. Large client base waiting and flexible hours. Please call (204) 740-0802. 115

PART-TIME Customer Service person required for Interior Images, 1440 Rosser Ave. to work Saturdays 10-4. Minimum wage. We will train. Apply in person, phone 204-726-8282 or email to [email protected] Brandon Pawn & Loan requires Part-time staff. Drop off resume to #10 - 1015 26th St. 10am -5pm. Professional Drivers

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GFK LIVESTOCK CARRIERS requires DRIVERS to haul livestock from Alberta and Saskatchewan, to Brandon. Fulltime or part-time, good pay and benefits. Phone (204)573-5352.

Experience preferred, but not essential.

$17.30 – $19.00 hr Successful applicants with 12 month experience wil start at $19.00 hr We are also currently recruiting:

*Experienced Maintenance Staff – All Trades Please Send Resumes For Maintenance Positions High River is Located Outside Calgary (approx 30 min South)

Relocation assistance available to successful applicants Opportunities For Advancement

To arrange appointment Contact

Laszlo Bodor (403) 652-8404 Email: [email protected] • Fax: (403) 601-8885 Cargill Facts Full Company Benefits After 6 Months Employment 2013 Top Employer For Young People 2013 Canada's Best Diversity Employers Award 2007 High River Chamber of Commerce Community Builder Award Winner 2007 Calgary Chamber of Commerce Healthy Workplace Award Winner 92% Of Our Management Staff Started As Hourly Production Workers Award Winning Health and Wellness Program

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Would you like to work for one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies?

FULL-TIME

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Looking for a new career in Western Manitoba that comes with affordable housing? Located in Brandon, Manitoba we are a progressive livestock order buying company that is looking for the right person to haul livestock. This position comes with a large modern onsite home, on a school bus route to Forrest or Brandon. Ten minutes to Brandon, but far enough away to enjoy country living. Snow clearing in the winter provided free of charge. This driving job includes good equipment and excellent pay. Dedicated routes and ample home time make for a good work/life balance. Plan to start your new career with us! Tell us about yourself – send resume with driving abstract to: J. Quintaine & Son Ltd. Box 29, RR 5 Brandon, MB R7A 5Y5 Fax: 204-729-8744 Email: [email protected]

Murray Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Westman, part of the Muray Auto Group is looking for a

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN The successful candidate will provide customers with high-quality repairs and will become a member of our team of highly trained professionals. We offer an excellent support staff, competitive wages, health benefits as well as a group pension plan. If you are qualified professional who takes pride in your work please apply to become part of our team of trained professionals. Interested candidates can apply via e-mail to Service Manager Mark Dabbs at: [email protected] or alternatively drop off a resume in person to the Attention of Service Manager Mark Dabbs at 1550 Richmond Ave, Brandon Manitoba R7A 7E3.

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CLINT MOFFAT & SONS Require: Experienced Dozer operator, track Hoe experience and Class 1 license an asset. To apply: Fax 204-867-5893 Call 204-867-3356. E-mail: [email protected] Office/Clerical

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Investment Associate Reporting to the Investment Advisor, the successful candidate will provide administrative support and superior customer service. Nine month contract. Contact: National Bank Financial Wealth Management Unit C 633-18th St., Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 5B3 Ph: 800-461-6314 Fax: 204-942-6194 Email: [email protected]

Employment Wanted

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STRONG MOVERS Residential & commercial moving. Garbage disposal. We also shovel snow off walks & driveways, small demolition. 204-573-8986. CARL PARTRIDGE DRYWALL & PAINTING - 30 years experience. Phone 328-7604 or 761-3465. Bonded home cleaner 720-9565 Houses For Sale

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Cheaper than rent. 647 sq. ft. home at 28 - 23rd St. N. Brandon. Many upgrades including windows, floors, bathroom, fence. Finished basement with 2 large rooms. Main floor laundry. Great yard with large new deck and garden. Priced for quick sale $164,500. Immediate possession. To view call 204-728-3783 (days) or 204-727-7697 (evenings). WILL BUY YOUR FIXER UPPER house in Brandon. In “as is” condition. No realtor commissions. Quick cash sale. 204-571-1016. Houses For Rent

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2-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSES available Feb. 1st. No pets. Taking applications, 204-725-4616.

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Houses For Rent

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2-BEDROOM, 1 bath, recent updates, partly furnished, $900+ util. Ref. No pets/smoking. 726-8776. Apartments Unfurnished

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SPACIOUS new 2 bedroom apartment available Jan. 15, 2014. Rent is $740 per month including utilities. Parking extra. This is an integrated housing complex with folks from all walks of life. Please pick up an application at 23-12th Street in Brandon ************CASA OAKS********** Beautiful, large 2-bedroom exec. suite, main floor, garden doors to patio, washer, dryer, fridge, stove, dishwasher, air, central vac, private entrance, garage. No pets/smoking. Available Febr. Seniors preferred. 728-5217. 2-bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, attached garage, fenced yard, new kitchen, $1,195 inclusive. 1-bedroom, open concept $675 incl. 761-2825. 2-BEDROOM apartment, 5 appliances in suite, private entrance, for mature, responsible person, no smoking/pets. $825 + hydro. Parking included. 204-573-5610. WOODHAVEN, 2-bedroom avail. Feb. 16. Heat, water, parking included, laundry facility, AC, outdoor swimming pool. Elevator accessible. No pets. (204) 725-3429. Beautiful new building, two 1262 sq. ft 3-bedroom units, 5 appl., air, no pets/smoking, references. $1300 & $1,400 573-5120 2-BEDROOM, March 1. 2 blocks from Keystone Center. Laundry facilities, references requested, no pets. Phone 204-573-6800. 2-BEDROOM apartment, 317-5th Street, washer & dryer, close to all amenities $750 plus hydro. No pets/smoking. Call 571-9266. HUGE, bright, renovated, main floor 2-bedroom, south of BRHC, $850+lights. Lease. Good ref. No smoking/pets. 729-0516. BACHELOR suite available now. Includes heat, water, parking. No pets. Taking applications. 725-4616

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$925 + hydro, 2-bedrooms, A/C, 4 appliances. No pets/smoking. Avail. immed. 726-9738, 727-4330

NOW

2-BEDROOM APARTMENT available March 1. No pets. $680 plus hydro. 720-3194 after 5 p.m. Building Lots

WHISTLER Landing 55 Plus Bungalow Condominiums Where Lifestyle Begins... Great Location on the North Hill of Brandon (just off Braecrest Dr.). 50% SOLD Call Peter, 1-204-896-7652.

CARRIERS WANTED IN BOISSEVAIN

BUILDING LOTS For Sale at Paradise Valley. Live in Harmony with Nature, 9 miles north west of Brandon. Acreage size lots, many with spectacular River views. Only 3 lots left in PHASE-1. Call Peter, 1-204-896-7652. BUILDING LOTS 4-SALE in CHATER Historic Village charm awaits, 4 miles east of Brandon. Only 4 Lots Left In PHASE-1. Peter, 1-204-896-7652.

Property For Sale

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80 acres of cultivated, pasture, trees, and dugout. NW 29-9-18. Open to offers. 204-725-8102. Storage Space Rental

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CONTACT:

YEAR ROUND STORAGE, fenced, at Lens RV, 728-4457. Cabins/Cottages/Lots

Flyer Carriers deliver only on Thursdays.

Ashley Michiels, District Manager

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204-571-7427

PELICAN LAKE - New Listing Lakefront 3 bedroom cabin at Pelican Point. Dock, sunroom, wood stove, baseboard heat, furnished, 3 piece bath. On titled land, $134,900. MLS 1400873 To view call Fay McEachern, (204) 724-4456 RollingRiverRealty.com Articles Wanted

FLYER

HIRING

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This opportunity is open to students, adults and seniors.

[email protected] Meat/Produce For Sale

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RED POTATOES and YELLOW POTATOES Available at Grand Valley Strawberries. 50 lb. bag - $13.00, or 2 for $22. Call (204) 728-8453.

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PEOPLEʼS MARKET: Buy & sell new & used furniture, coin/stamp supplies. Estates a specialty. 32-13th St. 727-4708.

Autos For Sale

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LOWEST INTEREST RATE IN THE CITY (with approved credit)

Vans

616 Lowest Interest Rate In The City

AS LOW AS

%

2.99

J&J AUTO SALES

1st & Princess • Phone (204) 728-4040 Apply on-line at jandjautosales.ca

(With Approved Credit)

AS LOW AS

2.99%

J&J AUTO SALES

1st & Princess • (204)728-4040 Apply on-line at www.jandjautosales.ca

2012 CHRYSLER 200, 4-door, (estate item), 20K. Reduced for quick sale - $13,900 firm. Call (204) 522-3313, Melita (#0234).

FIRST STREET FIRST LTD.

ANTI AGING

CLEANING SERVICES

KELLEHER COSMETIC & VEIN Treatment Clinic www.kellehercosmetic.com

KAZIC Kleaning. Licensed and insured residential cleaner. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, 1-time cleaning, move-in/move -out cleaning. Call 204-721-2363 Email [email protected]

APPLIANCE REPAIR

BRANDON APPLIANCE Repair. Prompt in-home service to all maCONCRETE & MASONRY jor appliances. Available days, HARD SCABBLE evenings & weekends. No “House STUCCO and STONE Call” fees. Town or country. Stucco, Acrylic, Parging, Masonry, Reasonable rates. 729-1010. Prairie Stone. Call 204-727-3799.

BATH & BASEMENT RENOVATIONS P.W. PENNER CONTRACTING. Bathroom and basement renovations. Book your renovation now! 21 years experience. For estimates call Peter Penner, owner/operator, 761-7999.

CABINETRY S&L Cabinets. Custom kitchen and bathroom cabinets and finish work available. Elias woodwork, doors & cabinets, Flo-form counter tops. Free Estimates. Call or text Sheldon 204-573-0336

CABINETRY & COUNTERTOPS CONTRACTORʼS CORNER DESIGN CENTRE Visit our Retail Showroom at 701-4th St. Cabinets, countertops, Project Management, New Builds, Financing Available. 204-727-3799 www.contractorscorner.ca Showroom Downtown on 9th Specializing in custom cabinetry for your kitchen, bath or entertainment areas. Over 25 years experience in designing and installing cabinetry and countertops. Representatives for Decor Cabinets, Cambria Quartz, Flo Form Countertops. Kitchen Designs to Meet Your Needs & Lifestyle

204-571-6888 • www.kitchengallery9.ca

CARPENTRY RINNOVI RENOVATIONS Specializing in tile, hardwood, finishing, doors, windows, decks, garages, additions/sunrooms, drywall and painting. Fully insured. Brian 204-724-6008.

KAZIC KONTRACTING Stucco and acrylic specialist. Concrete and mansonry work, sidewalks, driveways. Any job Big or small. 27 years experience. CALL NOW FOR SPRING 2014 APPOINTMENTS. (204) 761-3958 or (204) 761-0247 [email protected]

CONTRACTORS KAZIC KONTRACTING Renovations, drywalling, tiling, etc. Any job - Big or small. 27 years experience. (204) 761-3958, (204) 761-0247 [email protected]

EAVESTROUGHING

FOR SAND / SALTING, Snow clearing & hauling away, call Cumming and Dobbie 204-726-0790.

204-727-6556 HOME RENOVATIONS HHM BUILDERS & HELPFUL HANDYMAN WE RECYCLE INDOOR OIL FILLED HEATERS. Home renovations, maintenance inside and out. New homes, machine sheds, garden sheds, etc. Siding, plumbing, electrical. Blow-in attic insulation. Decorative concrete. Chain link fencing. Water filter specialists. Serving Brandon/westman areas. 727-8550 or call toll-free 1-877-253-7567. Fully insured.

Advertise Your Business Here For

AS LOW AS PHONE 571-7400 Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm

Livingstone Landscaping Ltd. Residential or Commercial FREE SNOW QUOTES Snow clearing, hauling & sanding/salting. Serving Brandon & Area since 1992. (204) 578-5291 ROOF SNOW REMOVAL Carter Bros. (204) 570-1850

SMALL ADS GET NOTICED

ALL PRO SERVICES

Pool and hot tub specialists Hot tub start-ups & close downs. Repairs. Reconditioned tubs and new tub sales. (204) 726-4575; (204) 573-2272

PLUMBING ALL-AROUND PLUMBING 204-717-LEAK (5325) Licensed Journeyman Plumbers Air Conditioning, Heating, Gas

$

2.85

EMAIL [email protected]

08 GMC Acadia SLT,AWD,63K $21,899

08 Pontiac G5 SE, 79K......$7,999 05 Dodge Grand Caravan.$3,999 02 Ford Windstar Ltd.116K. $4999 00 Silverado LT Ext 4x4.. $7,200 00 Sunfire, 146K, auto..... $1,999 View online at firststreetfirst.com 1509 Park St. Richmond Ave. E. Phone (204) 724-7474 Dlr. #0526 2000 Pontiac Sunfire, red, 4 doors, automatic, new tires, battery, brakes, and windshield. Safetied. $2600. 1/2 down, will finance. View 2 Hemlock (204)728-5573 or (204)-720-5573. Trucks For Sale

610 Stock/Utility Trailers

HOT TUBS, POOLS, SPAS

ABLE EAVESTROUGHING 5”,6”,7” continuous steel trough; Vinyl, cement board and seamless GOTTA HAVE KREVCO steel siding; soffit, fascia, window Pool & Spa Sales & Service cladding. Service to all makes of hot tubs Free estimates, 725-2294 and pools since 1985. 728-9507; Workmanship guaranteed. 1-866-794-9224(toll-free). BRANDON EAVESTROUGHING (2008) LANDSCAPING Continuous eavestroughing, siding, soffit, fascia, cladding, LIVINGSTONE LANDSCAPING. windows, doors, repair work, Get your landscape design cleaning. Serving Brandon and or quote started now. surrounding areas. Serving Brandon & area since Financing now available. 1992. Call 204-578-5291. 204-573-8868, Visit our showroom office 204-726-5888. 370 Park Ave. East. Complete exterior renovations, continuous 5”&6” eavestroughing, seamless steel, vinyl siding, cladding, windows, doors. For guaranteed satisfaction, Rainbow Eavestroughing & Custom Exteriors 727-1639.

SNOW REMOVAL

ELECTRICIANS

09 Ram 2500 Mega Diesel 4x4....................................$23,999 09 Ford Flex Ltd............. $21,199 09 Kia Rondo Ex ............$11,999 08 Suzuki Sx4 JX............. $8,699 08 Santa Fe GL AWD..... $14,500 08 Ram Laramie 4x4...... $19,000 08 Enclave CXL AWD.... $23,500 08 Taurus X.................... $11,199

YOU ARE READING THIS RIGHT NOW! UPHOLSTERERS FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS in auto, furniture and marine upholstery. We sell a complete line of vinyls, fabrics and supplies for the do-it-yourselfer. Free estimates. Call Lenʼs RV, 204-728-4457. www.lensrv.ca

VEHICLE APPRAISALS On-Site Auto Appraisal Services Company vehicles and insurance evaluations. Legal - Estates, separations and divorce vehicle assessments. Written values wholesale and retail. Douglas Borton, 204-724-5558

PER DAY based on 22 words DEADLINE Monday 11 am for Tuesday insertion

EVERYBODY APPROVED

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%

2.99

Lowest Interest Rate In The City (With Approved Credit)

J&J AUTO SALES

1st & Princess • (204) 728-4040

4 1/2ʼx 8ʼ UTILITY TRAILER with tilting deck and 6ʼx10ʼ utility trailer. New aluminum tool box for a V hitch trailer. (204)889-9408 or (204) 299-3503.

Apply on-line at jandjautosales.ca

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2005 BLACK CADILLAC SRX, full retractable moonroof, fully loaded, very low kms. Mint condition, heated leather seats. $10,000. Safetied. Text only 204-720-4537.

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CALL US FIRST! WE RENT Cube vans, 22ʼ flat deck, 32ʼ 5th wheel flat deck, 10ʼ, 12ʼ, 14ʼ, 16ʼ & 18” cargo trailers, 1 ton dually truck, skidoo/utility trailer, two double skidoo trailers, generators & skid steer. Call Lenʼs RV, 866-392-7468 or 204-728-4457.

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HIRING PAPER & FLYER CARRIERS IN

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Paper Carriers deilver Monday to Saturday only, no Sundays. Flyer Carriers deliver Thursdays only. This opportunity is open to students, adults and seniors.

Contact: Ashley Michiels, District Manager

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