Metro Edmonton - January 20, 2012

8.8 MB·English

by  Metro International

ABSURD
PORTLANDIA PAIR
IMPROV THROUGH S Y A
Affordable Printing, EE OU T
Priceless Service
COMEDY HIT
3366 15616 - 116 Ave, Edmonton
780.451.4546 · www.bprint.com {page 21}
L 2 ,
OCATEDON NDFLOOR
EDMONTON C P
OMMERCE LACE
Weekend, N P W
EW ATIENTS ELCOME
January 20-22, 2012 I P A
NSURANCE AYMENTS CCEPTED
www.metronews.ca
News worth #299, 10150 JASPER AVENUE
sharing. TEL: 780·422·3377
WWW.CITYCENTREDENTAL.CA
DR. SIMI SOIN & DR. YOLANDE DESROSIERS, GENERAL DENTISTS
First glimpse at
Burke
Sarah.
arena concepts
Early concept designs of proposed downtown sports, event facility
floated Sketches of concourse, club areas and seating design
COURTESY ICON VENUE GROUP
SHELLEY
WILLIAMSON Take a look
@METRONEWS.CA
Among arena concept design fea-
Just days after the city revealed the tures are open, well-lit concourse
players chosen to design and build areas, loge seats geared at small-
a downtown arena, Edmontonians er to medium businesses, and Concourse
can sneak a peek at how the future possible fan experience and his-
sports and events venue might torical display areas. COURTESY ICON VENUE GROUP
look. To view the concept drawings for
ICON Venue Group, manager for the proposed downtown arena,
the proposed $450-million project, visit the ICON website at
revealed first concept renderings iconvenue.com/news/2012.
on Thursday, which city council-
lors had seen earlier this week. “We don’t want just a standalone
Coun. Tony Caterina said the hockey rink,” Caterina said.
drawings don’t give an accurate The pedway should also be Loge
view of the future home of the “something that is actually func-
Edmonton Oilers — that will come tional when holding events, and
Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke, 29, holds her gold medal when 60 per cent of the design is maybe have space for people to sit COURTESY ICON VENUE GROUP
after winning the women’s superpipe event at the Winter X complete. An anticipated goal for around,” he said.
Games 13 at Buttermilk Ski Area, near Aspen, Colo., on that is April. Coun. Amarjeet Sohi said the ini-
Jan. 23, 2009. Burke has died from injuries sustained in a crash “The April design will give us an tial renderings look “pretty impres-
last week in Utah, her family confirmed Thursday. See story, page 11. idea whether the $450 million is sive.
feasible,” Caterina said. “The things they have in mind to
Canadian skier diNeATHANs BIL OWi/TnHE CA NAhDIAN oPRESSs/THEp ASSOiCIAtTEDa PRElSS He said he’d like to see access create a bigger space around the
points from the street to offerings concourse and larger seating areas, Concert
within. especially,” said Sohi.
INTRODUCING THE 2012 BMW X1
xDRIVE28i WITH ALL-WHEEL DRIVE. THE 2012 BMW X1 xDRIVE28i $5PAY9MENT9 5.R8ATE5%* SNCOH-CEHDAURLGEDE
MAINTENANCE
PERFORMANCE WITHOUT COMPROMISE. ONLY UNTIL JANUARY 31. Monthly 84 MONTHS 4 YEAR / 80,000 km†
6.5 L/100 KM HIGHWAY AND 10.2 L/100 KM CITY.
BAVARIA BMW · 18925 STONY PLAIN ROAD
780.484.0000 · BAVARIA.BMW.CA May not be exactly as shown. Total MSRP $43,357.25. This includes Freight, PDI, AMVIC Fee and A/C tax Plus GST.
Finance through BMW Canada at 5.85% over 84 months. $599/month with only $4,300 Down.
Stk # 88610. 2012 BMW X1 with Premium Pkg, Park Distance Control, Metallic Paint.
02 metronews.ca
news: edmonton
WEEKEND, JANUARY 20-22, 2012
1
‘I might have nothing left’
SHELLEY WILLIAMSON/METRO
Massive fire guts apartment
building in southwest No injuries
reported as 92 residents displaced
in two-alarm building blaze
SHELLEY The aftermath
WILLIAMSON
@METRONEWS.CA
news
Fire crews braved icy tem- Evacuees: Edmonton Tran-
peratures and poor visibil- sit Buses were on scene for
ity battling a blaze that displaced residents, and a
left 92 residents of a reception centre was set
south-side apartment up at Blue Quill Communi-
building out in the cold ty Hall to accommodate
Thursday. the evacuees.
Edmonton Fire Rescue
crews were called to Her- Monitoring: The Office of
itage Estates, at 18 Emergency Preparedness
Avenue and 111 Street, was monitoring the situa-
about 2:40 p.m. after a tion Thursday night.
fire broke out in the
building. Damages: Cause and dam-
After a third straight ‘Poe The building’s ages of the fire are not yet
Toaster’ no-show, an esoteric
mourning ritual residents were evacuated. known.
comes to an end. A second alarm was
soon called, and by dinner Assessment: The Red Cross
To scan 2D barcodes in time 55 firefighters, or 12 also assigned a team to as-
Metro, download the crews, fought the blaze. sess the needs of residents
free ScanLife app at “For safety reasons, displaced by the fire.
2dscan.com. we’ve assumed an exteri-
or fire attack until we get some damage ranging
On the web at
a little handle on the from heavy to light,”
metronews.ca
fire,” Edmonton deputy Lamb said.
fire Chief John Lamb said Myles Kraft was getting
Looking for new on the scene. groceries when he heard
At 4:45 p.m., firefight- an apartment building in
ways to get
ers in the building called his area was on fire.
booted from an mayday, which notifies “I might have nothing
NHL game? You rescue headquarters left,” Kraft said, a resident
they’re in distress, said of the rental building for
could always try Lamb. All firefighters 20 years.
tackling the evacuated the four-storey “You come home and
structure without injury. all you’ve got is what’s on
mascot.
“In this temperature your body.”
Watch at you get a lot of steam, so Unsure if he’s got any
metronews.ca/ visibility is zero.” insurance after switching
While it began on one from one company to an-
video side, the fire spread to all other, Kraft shook his
Follow us on four floors of the building head as he watched the
Twitter as darkness set in. building burn. Firefighters get ready for a shift change as other crews battle
@metroedmonton “I would say a majority “I don’t even know a massive apartment blaze in the southwest on Thursday.
of these (floors) have what to say.”
EXPECT MORE
Need Academic Upgrading?
(cid:60)(cid:42)(cid:44)(cid:55)(cid:3)(cid:48)(cid:85)(cid:77)(cid:86)(cid:89)(cid:84)(cid:72)(cid:91)(cid:80)(cid:86)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:75)(cid:3)(cid:91)(cid:76)(cid:90)(cid:91)(cid:80)(cid:85)(cid:78)(cid:3)(cid:90)(cid:76)(cid:90)(cid:90)(cid:80)(cid:86)(cid:85)(cid:90)(cid:3)(cid:72)(cid:89)(cid:76)(cid:3)(cid:86)(cid:74)(cid:74)(cid:92)(cid:89)(cid:89)(cid:80)(cid:85)(cid:78)(cid:3)(cid:85)(cid:86)(cid:94)(cid:3)(cid:20)(cid:3)(cid:74)(cid:72)(cid:83)(cid:83)
did you know?
(cid:30)(cid:31)(cid:23)(cid:21)(cid:27)(cid:24)(cid:26)(cid:21)(cid:30)(cid:31)(cid:23)(cid:23)(cid:3)(cid:91)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:89)(cid:76)(cid:78)(cid:80)(cid:90)(cid:91)(cid:76)(cid:89)(cid:21)(cid:3)
(cid:42)(cid:86)(cid:85)(cid:74)(cid:86)(cid:89)(cid:75)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:86)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:76)(cid:89)(cid:90)(cid:3)(cid:76)(cid:85)(cid:91)(cid:89)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:74)(cid:76)(cid:3)
Ready for University? (cid:90)(cid:74)(cid:79)(cid:86)(cid:83)(cid:72)(cid:89)(cid:90)(cid:79)(cid:80)(cid:87)(cid:90)(cid:3)(cid:91)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:79)(cid:80)(cid:78)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:90)(cid:74)(cid:79)(cid:86)(cid:86)(cid:83)(cid:3)
(cid:90)(cid:91)(cid:92)(cid:75)(cid:76)(cid:85)(cid:91)(cid:90)(cid:3)(cid:94)(cid:80)(cid:91)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:46)(cid:55)(cid:40)(cid:3)(cid:86)(cid:77)(cid:3)(cid:30)(cid:28)(cid:12)
(cid:42)(cid:86)(cid:85)(cid:74)(cid:86)(cid:89)(cid:75)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:86)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:76)(cid:89)(cid:90)(cid:3)(cid:41)(cid:72)(cid:74)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:83)(cid:86)(cid:89)(cid:3)(cid:75)(cid:76)(cid:78)(cid:89)(cid:76)(cid:76)(cid:90)(cid:3)(cid:80)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:40)(cid:89)(cid:91)(cid:90)(cid:19)(cid:3)(cid:58)(cid:74)(cid:80)(cid:76)(cid:85)(cid:74)(cid:76)(cid:3)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:75)(cid:3)
(cid:52)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:78)(cid:76)(cid:84)(cid:76)(cid:85)(cid:91)(cid:3)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:75)(cid:3)(cid:72)(cid:77)(cid:91)(cid:76)(cid:89)(cid:20)(cid:75)(cid:76)(cid:78)(cid:89)(cid:76)(cid:76)(cid:90)(cid:3)(cid:80)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:44)(cid:75)(cid:92)(cid:74)(cid:72)(cid:91)(cid:80)(cid:86)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:75)(cid:3)(cid:44)(cid:85)(cid:93)(cid:80)(cid:89)(cid:86)(cid:85)(cid:84)(cid:76)(cid:85)(cid:91)(cid:72)(cid:83)(cid:3)
(cid:47)(cid:76)(cid:72)(cid:83)(cid:91)(cid:79)(cid:21)(cid:3) To apply, visit concordia.ab.ca
REVEAL
ROGERS
What’s new. What’s next.
THE
MOTOROLA RAZRTM
$9999 NO TERM
$64999
WITH 3-YR. HARDWARE
DISCOUNT AGREEMENT
ON SELECT PLANS1
In 2004, Motorola reinvented phone design.
Seven years later, they’ve done it again.
We couldn’t wait to show off this new device. Introducing the impossibly thin and lightweight Motorola RAZR.
Just 7.1 millimetres thin, the RAZR’s sleek new design is guaranteed to turn heads. Made strong with KEVLAR® fibre,
and featuring a scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass screen, scratches and scrapes will be a thing of the past.
Of course the innovation isn’t just skin deep. The all-new Motorola RAZR now includes MotoCastT,M a free Motorola
built-in feature, that allows you to stream music, movies and more from your home computer – anytime, anywhere.2
Scan
PROMO CODE
Be the first. Visit Rogers.com/reveal Call 1 866 305-3013 M e t Ed
Scan this code to learn more.
Text the word inigma to 393939
or go to www.i‐nigma.mobi
to download a free reader.
Offer available for a limited time and subject to change without notice. 1 With new activation on any 3-yr. term voice and data plan having min. $45 monthly service fee (plus Government Regulatory Recovery Fee of up to $2.97). Early cancellation fees apply. 2 Feature pre-
loaded. Data usage incurred while using the feature deducted from monthly usage allowance or charged at pay-per-use rate (as applicable). The Government Regulatory Recovery Fee varies by province and ranges from $2.35-$2.97/line/month ($2.35 AB/BC/MB/
ON, $2.75 QC, $2.88 NB, $2.97 NL, $2.78 NS, $2.85 PEI, $2.97 SK). It is applied to help fund fees, costs and other amounts related to federal, provincial and/or municipal mandates, programs and requirements. It is not a tax or charge the government requires Rogers
to collect and is subject to change. See rogers.com/regulatoryfee for details. A one-time Activation Fee of up to $35 (varies by province) also applies. Where applicable, additional airtime, data, long distance, roaming, options and taxes are extra and billed monthly. ©2012
04 metronews.ca
WEEKEND, JANUARY 20-22, 2012
CONTRIBUTED
RCMP want to talk to a welder who installed a tow bar on the Hyundai Tucson
belonging to Marie and Lyle McCann, inset, who went missing in July 2010.
Welder sought for
clues in McCann case
RCMP say person who worked on vehicle is a
witness who could help Son still hoping for answers
SHELLEY How to help Lyle’s 1988 Dodge RAM
WILLIAMSON pickup, but was later al-
@METRONEWS.CA tered and installed on the
A $60,000 reward is being SUV, police said.
The son of a couple miss- offered for information “I can tell you this isn’t
ing from St. Albert since that leads to finding the the break in the case, it’s
July 2010 “remains opti- McCanns. just a piece of the puzzle,”
mistic” that a new push by Anyone with information RCMP Sgt. Tim Taniguchi
RCMP for clues in the case about the couple or the said.
will lead to more details person who worked on the The McCanns’ SUV was
about his parents’ fate. McCann vehicles should found burned 11 days after
Bret McCann said he’s call St. Albert RCMP at they left their St. Albert
known the RCMP have 780-458-4300 or Crime home for B.C. Bret said he
been looking to speak with Stoppers at 1-800-222- is resigned to the fact that
a welder who modified the 8477. his mother and father are
senior McCanns’ SUV so gone, but wants closure.
that they could tow it be- finding the worker who al- “We really need to
hind their RV, but he does- tered a tow bar to fit Lyle know what happened to
n’t know why. and Marie McCann’s 2006 my parents and police are
On Thursday, the RCMP Hyundai Tucson. The tow fully with us on that,” he
asked for public help in bar had been mounted on said.
ALBERTA-TO-TEXAS PIPELINE While a green light is cision had been expected
“likely,” the question is by the end of last year, but
Keystone “when and how many” it was delayed past the No-
shippers take their vember election to allow
could
business elsewhere if a de- time to work out a new
cision on the $7-billion US route to avoid ecologically
restart by
Alberta-to-Texas line is sensitive areas of Nebras-
pushed past early 2013, ka.
2014
Chad Friess, a UBS Invest- President Barack Oba-
ment Research analyst, ma said that didn’t allow
TransCanada Corp.’s Key- wrote in a note to clients. enough time to adequate-
stone XL pipeline is On Wednesday, the ly study a new route, so
expected to gain approval Obama administration re- the U.S. had no choice but
eventually, but analysts jected a permit for the to reject the project.
say they wonder how long controversial project, but TransCanada said it in-
its customers will wait be- left the door open for tends to file a new permit,
fore signing on to compet- TransCanada to apply for and that a late 2014 start-
ing Gulf Coast-bound a new one. up of Keystone XL is possi-
projects. A State Department de- ble. THE CANADIAN PRESS
He winks, She fl irts,
she winks back He fl irts back
Introducing Speedfl irt, a fl irty new app for meeting singles in
your city looking for love or friendship.
Create a profi le, browse profi les and fi nd your match!
Download and install the free app for your mobile device -
available on the App Store or also available in Android Market.
06 metronews.ca
news: edmonton
WEEKEND, JANUARY 20-22, 2012
EMS resignations could
PET EXPO before they get a pet. It’s
a huge responsibility
Get the and commitment,” said
Louise Reinich, show cripple service: Union
low down on
producer. “Pets are a
your fuzzy physical and financial
workload, but well
friend worth it.”
Dog skill demonstra-
2/3’s of Edmonton staff asked are looking for other job opportunities
No one doubts the tions and races will be
human-animal connec- running, along with a Problems stem from power shift to health ministry, says union rep
tion. Pets are as much a petting farm and pony
part of the family as our rides. Got a snake, METRO FILE
kids. Time then for Pet ferret, rabbit or bird? JEREMY
Expo, a two-day event Come on down, NOLAIS
that, while fun, focuses exhibitors await. The Pet @METRONEWS.CA
on improving animals’ Expo runs Jan. 21 and 22
lives through education. at the Edmonton Expo Dwindling morale among
“We want people to Centre starting at 10 Alberta EMS workers brings
have due diligence a.m. LUCY HAINES the threat of resignations
that could cripple a service
already stretched beyond
capacity, says a union repre-
Premier to talk
way to find out their pri- sentative.
face-to-face orities and gives the gov- A survey of Edmonton-
ernment a better handle area emergency responders
with voters on community issues. made public by Fast For-
The tour includes 25 ward Weekly earlier this
Premier Alison Redford communities stretching month indicated wide-
and her cabinet plan to from Medicine Hat and spread frustration and com-
meet with Albertans Lethbridge in the south plaints aimed at Alberta Morale of workers inside Edmonton ambulances is dipping, spurring a union
across the province next to Fort McMurray and Health Service’s upper representative to warn of potential resignations that could cripple the service.
week. Lac La Biche in the management.
Redford says talking north. As a result, roughly two-
to voters face-to-face is a THE CANADIAN PRESS thirds of the 146 workers people to do the work?” to have been sparked with work, but employees need
polled indicated they are ac- Elisabeth Ballermann said. the shift of control from in- to feel valued.
Adventure! tively exploring other em- “Just saying we can ignore dividual municipalities to a “AHS has not succeeded
ployment possibilities. these concerns is not an op- governing health ministry in saying, ‘You are now our
Teach English Overseas Similar questions will tion.” in 2009. Moving forward, employees and we value
> TESOL Certified in 5 Days now be posed to a sample AHS has established a she said the system can your opinion,’” she said.
> In-Class or Online of the 470 frontline ambu- joint committee to explore
> No Degree Required! lance workers in Calgary the concerns of EMS staff,
Response time
1.888.270.2941 next week, and it is expect- but worries about resigna- emergencies — at some
Job Guaranteed! ed some of the same con- tions are not top of mind, point during at least one
Next in-class course: Feb 1st - 5th, 2012 cerns will emerge, said the said chief financial officer Edmonton EMS survey of their past four shifts.
Next Seminar: Feb 15th, 2012 @ 7pm president of the Health Sci- Chris Mazurkewich. respondents indicated In Calgary, a source told
Travelodge Edm South, 10320 - 45 Ave
www.globaltesol.com ences Association of Alber- “We are always looking they have experienced a Metro a Code Orange is
ta. to recruit,” he added. lack of resources, called roughly once a
“If people leave in Ballermann said the including Code Reds — week, meaning three or
® droves, we have got a prob- downward spiral of EMS meaning no ambulances fewer ambulances are
lem with where do we find working conditions seems are available to respond to available for response.
Service Directory
To advertise call 780-702-0592
CONGRATULATIONS MILLWOODS SUZUKI
(cid:1)
(cid:3)(cid:16)(cid:1)(cid:22)(cid:16)(cid:20)(cid:1)(cid:11)(cid:6)(cid:21)(cid:10)(cid:1)(cid:3)(cid:12)(cid:6)(cid:7)(cid:10)(cid:19)(cid:10)(cid:18)(cid:1)(cid:6)(cid:15)(cid:9)(cid:1) For Being Canada’s #1 Suzuki Dealership
DEBT 2 YEARS AND RUNNING!!!!!!
(cid:1)
Afraid of Public (cid:1)(cid:23)(cid:5)(cid:19)(cid:16)(cid:14)(cid:6)(cid:8)(cid:11)(cid:1)(cid:4)(cid:17)(cid:16)(cid:7)(cid:13)(cid:10)(cid:14)(cid:18)(cid:24)(cid:2)(cid:1)
STRESS??? (cid:1)
(cid:1)
Speaking? (cid:1)
(cid:1)
780.424.9944 (cid:1)(cid:1)
Many(cid:1)(cid:1) people with diabetes develop a
stom(cid:1)ach condition called “gastroparesis.
This (cid:1)(cid:1)causes the stomach to empty too
slow(cid:1)ly after eating a meal. Because of the
(cid:1)
Find your Voice with the slow(cid:1) emptying of the stomach individuals
www.DEBTFREE.ca Christopher Leadership Course with (cid:1)(cid:1)this condition tend to fill up rather
quick(cid:1)ly when eating, after eating and they
feel f(cid:1)ull longer.
(cid:1)
NEED MONEY? Coar lgl oth teo :h wotwlinwe.c alct:e (d7m80o)n 4to68n-.6c4o9m8 Rcoensde(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)aurcctihnegr sa a2t8 t hdea yU sntiuvedrys iinty s oufb Ajelbctesr twa iathre Jaewssayrd P frrihoamr, tDheea Plerer sPirdienncitp oafl ,S ruezcuekivi eCsa tnhaed a
this c(cid:1)(cid:1)ondition to test an investigational
drug(cid:1) to see if this medication can improve MILLWOODS SUZUKI.com · 3403-93 St (On the Auto Row)
No credit checks find us how (cid:1)(cid:1)fast the stomach empties. 780.450.4500 · Toll Free: 1.866.897.4500
Fast approvals (cid:1) (cid:1)(cid:1)
If you(cid:1) are interested in learning more about this
follow us Clinic(cid:1)al Trial, please contact Lee-Ann at the
all866499-5629 like us Alber(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)ta Diabetes Institute at 780-492-2196 NEED COOL DESIGN TIPS?
C1 (cid:1) Read every Thursday.
(cid:1)
And get cash now!!
(cid:2)(cid:10)(cid:11)(cid:5)(cid:3)(cid:1)(cid:8)(cid:12)(cid:7)(cid:4)(cid:7)(cid:6)(cid:12)(cid:9)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)
www.mynextpay.com
“ ...the service, the plans and
the people are just marvelous.”
Parneet K. of Brampton
WIND CUSTOMER SINCE DEC 2010
OFFER ENDS JANUARY 31
ST
29 UNLIMITED
$
CANADA-WIDE
TALK + TEXT + DATA
per month
Our Oh Canada Plan includes Unlimited Canada-wide talk, text & data
for 1 year from anywhere on our network, plus all our plans include Caller ID.
0
$ 149 169
$ $
WITH WITH WITH
WINDtab+™ WINDtab+™ WINDtab+™
BlackBerry® Curve™ BlackBerry® Torch™ BlackBerry® Bold™
9360 9810 9900
latest BlackBerry® devices no term contract.
Get the with
Love WIND? Tell us why at
WINDmobile.ca
Limited time off er. Conditions apply to WINDtab+™. To learn more about WINDtab+ and how to get a $0 phone with no term contract go to WINDmobile.ca. WINDtab+™ is only available at participating locations. Conditions apply to Oh Canada Plan. Learn more
at WINDmobile.ca. Data services subject to WIND’s Fair Usage Policy and Internet Traffi c Management Policy. All services subject to WIND’s Terms of Service and are for personal use by an individual. WIND, WIND MOBILE and WINDtab+™ are trademarks of Wind
Telecommunicazioni S.p.A. and are used under license in Canada by Globalive Wireless Management Corp. ©2011 WIND Mobile. BlackBerry®, Bold™, Torch™, Curve™ and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are
registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
08 metronews.ca
news: edmonton
WEEKEND, JANUARY 20-22, 2012
Bridal bounty hunters, unite!
MARIJUANA Inspectors in Calgary
Safety executed a warrant this
week to examine an op- Bridal Fantasy celebrates 30 years LUCY HAINES/FOR METRO
concerns eration licensed by
Health Canada. Building in Edmonton Thousands expected
at medical regulations invest - this weekend at Expo Centre
igators, with support
pot facility from the police, conclu -
ded the owners violated LUCY
HAINES Yes to the dress?
several safety provisions.
[email protected]
Wayne Brown, who
The same sort of dangers heads the co-ordinated For years it’s been all about More than 300 booths will
and health risks lurking safety response team, the strapless wedding fill 140,000 square feet of
in illegal marijuana said the infractions gown, but thanks to last space at the event Sunday.
grow-ops have been dis- included building code year’s royal wedding, There will be 400 garments
covered at a federally ap- violations and compro- sleeves and fancy updos are to ogle at fashion shows —
proved medical mised air intake. back. bridal gowns, men’s tuxe-
marijuana operation. THE CANADIAN PRESS The trend toward very dos and bridesmaid dress-
formal wear is just one that es.
Edmonton will be featured at this
vey by CIBC World year’s Bridal Fantasy in Ed- With the unlimited op-
second in Markets. monton, a glamorous glut tions seen on television,
Second on the index of everything wedding-re- wedding shows or through
economy was Edmonton at 20, lated. social media, Derk adds
followed by Kitchener, Dresses, cakes and hon- planning a wedding can be
index Ont., at 18, Halifax at 16.8 eymoon options are all rep- overwhelming.
and Vancouver at 15.5. resented at the fair, but “People want to put their
Among other large met- some things have changed, personal stamp on the
ropolitan areas, Ottawa according to Bridal Fantasy event,” she said.
Toronto continues to lead came in sixth at 15.2, Mon- president Gay Derk. Brides at the event all get
the country in terms of treal seventh at 14.9, Regi- “Guys are way more in- a free bridal magazine,
Shelby Biggs of Sublime Swim and Sunwear shows off
economic momentum na eighth at 13.8, Calgary volved. They want to ex- wedding planner and sur-
the linen pieces envied by grooms for destination
thanks largely to steady ninth at 13.1, Quebec City press their point of view, vival guide, which includes
weddings. The shop is an exhibitor at this weekend’s
growth in population, em- 11th at 11.5 and Winnipeg whether in a coloured vest financial and communica-
Bridal Fantasy show at the Expo Centre.
ployment and housing 12th at 11.1. or groom’s cake, or a photo tion advice for couples on
starts, according to a sur- THE CANADIAN PRESS booth at the reception.” how to pay for the big day.
IINN 22001122,, MMYY RREESSOOLLUUTTIIOONNSS AARREE TTOO……..
LOSE WEIGHT IMPROVE HEALTH
START losing weight with DietSTART and Rapid Cleanse is a therapeutic strength 7 day cleansing program
KEEP losing weight with SIMPLY TRIM. Safe and that works to cleanse and detoxify your entire body. Cleansing
effective, DietSTART and SIMPLY TRIM will help will help to improve your health and increase your energy.
you to balance blood sugar, curb cravings and
BE HAPPY
reshape your body.
Research shows that omega 3 fatty acids, particularly
QUIT SMOKING ASK
EPA, from fish oil help to elevate mood. Super
IN-STORE
Smokers’ Cleanse is a 30 day program that Critical Omega is the most concentrated
FOR YOUR
provides lung support, craving support and a stress fish oil available and with 1000 units of FREE COPY OF
relief formula to help you quit smoking once Vitamin D in every capsule, it is like “NEW YEAR, NEW YOU”
and for all. sunshine in a bottle! FOR OVER $10.00 IN
MONEY SAVING COUPONS!
SOLUTIONS for your RESOLUTIONS VISIT US AT WWW.RENEWLIFE.CA
facebook.com/renewlifecanada • twitter.com/renewlifecanada
Look For Renew Life Products Wherever Natural Health Products Are Sold. To Find A Store Near You Visit WWW.RENEWLIFE.CAOr Call 1-800-485-0960 Ext 3
metronews.ca 09
SKY-HIGH
WEEKEND, JANUARY 20-22, 2012
It’s a grizzly job
SAVINGS
U of A graduate student tests less-invasive way to
gather grizzly bear DNA Summer spent in the woods 70% OFF
gathering bear hair samples should result in cost-saving
database of how many grizzlies call Alberta home
EVAN VANDERVALK/CONTRIBUTED
LUCY turing and collaring the
HAINES bears, Rovang proposed
[email protected] a cost-effective and less- ALL REG. PRICED
invasive method of AIR CANADA® & ATLANTIC®LUGGAGE
Sarah Rovang probably tracking grizzly DNA.
knew she’d be getting her With three research as-
hands dirty when she sistants, Rovang spent
started work on her mas- May to August collect-
ter’s degree in conserva- ing tufts of bear hair
tion biology. But bear scat? primarily from hair
Rancid beef blood? snags. A barbed wire
Handling the stinky corral, created around
stuff was all part of the job four to six trees, provid-
for Rovang last summer, as Tufts of grizzly hair can not ed a smelly site that
she conducted field re- only tell researchers the bear’s bears would approach
search for her thesis on species and sex, but also help either over or under
simpler and cheaper ways them identify individual bears. the wire, leaving bits of
to keep track of our hair behind.
province’s grizzly bears. “It was a bait of ran-
“My research is the first ulation is increasing or de- cid cow blood mixed with
step to identify what bears creasing.” canola oil, logs and moss.
are out there,” said Rather than the previ- It definitely attracted all
Rovang. “Then we can ously used and costly bears, black ones, too,”
monitor whether the pop- methods of drugging, cap- said Rovang.
You Are Invited to a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
Information Session Hosted by
The Independent Living Resource Centre of Calgary

Learn more about this federally registered savings plan delivered by the Government of Canada.
Funding for these information sessions is provided by the Government of Canada. / Ces séances
d’information sont financées par le gouvernement du Canada.

RDSP FACTS
• Having an RDSP does not impact Federal Benefits. • In most provinces and territories, money in an RDSP
does not impact existing provincial social assistance support programs. • You may be eligible to receive
annual grants of up to $3,500 depending on your contribution and family income. • Even with no financial FREE
contribution, you may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 every year for up to 20 years.
LUGGAGE
One information session will be held at: RETRIEVER
Edmonton Public Library – Capilano Branch
201 Capilano Mall, 5004 – 98 Ave., (2nd Floor, Program Room)
Saturday, January 28, 2:00pm – 3:30pm Valued at 39.99**
with any purchase
Cost: FREE - Space is Limited of Air Canada or
For more info, and to register, please call: 1-403-263-6880, ext. 224 Atlantic luggage
email: [email protected]
Please note that pre-registration is required. If materials are needed in alternative formats, notice must
be given at least 7 days prior to the event. If deaf and hard of hearing individuals require interpretive
services, they must provide at least 10 days notice, and ILRCC will seek appropriate services, if available.
This information session is available in English only. Afin d’obtenir des renseignements en français,
veuillez communiquer avec Gilbert Brunette par téléphone, au 613-563-2581 Ext. 11, ou par courriel à $10 *ALL BACKPACKS
[email protected] ou visiter le www.vacanada.ca
The RDSP is designed to help people with disabilities and their families save for the future.
OFFERS IN EFFECT FRIDAY, JANUARY 20
TO FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2012, while quantities last.
*Excludes items with prices ending in .97 & SwissGearTM backpacks.
**Value based on Sears reg. price. One gift per transaction, per customer,
while supplies last. Gift must accompany any returns.
NE013G412 © 2012. Sears Canada Inc.
10 news metronews.ca
WEEKEND, JANUARY 20-22, 2012
U.S. feds shut down Megaupload
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Comes one day after Wikipedia,
Free web
others stage protest over legislation
access in
One of the world’s largest
Star support Uruguay
file-sharing sites was shut
down Thursday, and its
founder and several compa- Megaupload was unique This undated image
ny executives were charged not only because of its obtained by The Associated Uruguay’s state-owned
with violating piracy laws, massive size and the Press shows the homepage of communications com-
federal prosecutors said. volume of downloaded the website Megaupload.com. pany is giving users a
An indictment accuses content, but also because it day of free Internet ac-
Megaupload.com of costing had high-profile support cess in support of free-
copyright holders more from celebrities, musicians dom online.
than $500 million in lost and other content produc- Antel says it is in-
revenue from pirated films ers who are most often the spired by the Internet
and other content. victims of copyright blackout led by U.S.
The indictment was un- infringement and piracy. search and social media
sealed one day after web- companies against anti-
sites including Wikipedia other defendants are at piracy bills in the U.S.
and Craigslist shut down in large. Congress. It’s offering
protest of two congression- The website allowed free net access on Mon-
al proposals intended to users to download films, TV day.
thwart online piracy. shows, games, music and The company says it
The Justice Department other content for free, but wants to strengthen the
said in a statement said that made money by charging principle of free access.
Kim Dotcom and three oth- subscriptions to people Although the debate is
ers were arrested Thursday who wanted access to faster taking place far from
in New Zealand at the re- download speeds or extra Uruguay, the company
quest of U.S. officials. Two content. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS says its clients are affect-
ed. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
New potential witness in Costa Concordia saga
GREGORIO BORGIA/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
A young Moldovan crew man port of Civitavec- Moldovan media and her Schettino, who was
member who translated chia. own Facebook page, Cer- jailed after he left the Firefighters use a helicopter
evacuation instructions The $450-million Costa motan said she was called ship, is under house ar- to approach the cruise ship Costa
from the bridge after the Concordia was carrying up to the bridge of the rest, facing possible Concordia leaning on its side.
Costa Concordia ran into more than 4,200 passen- Concordia after it struck charges of manslaughter,
a reef emerged as a poten- gers and crew when it the reef to translate evac- causing a shipwreck and
tial new witness Thursday slammed into well- uation instructions to abandoning his ship.
in the investigation into marked rocks off the Tus- Russian passengers. Eleven people have
the captain’s actions that can island of Giglio after She defended Capt. been confirmed dead in
fateful night. the captain made an Francesco Schettino, who the disaster and 21 others
Italian media have said unauthorized diversion has been vilified in the are still missing.
prosecutors want to inter- Jan. 13 from his pro- Italian media for leaving Prosecutor Francesco
view 25-year-old Domini- grammed route. his ship before everyone Verusio declined to com-
ca Cermotan, who had The ship then keeled was evacuated safely. ment on whether he was
worked for Costa as a over on its side and is still “He did a great thing, seeking Cermotan as a
hostess but was not on half-submerged nearly a he saved over 3,000 lives,” witness, citing the ongo-
duty when she boarded week later. she told Moldova’s Jurnal ing investigation.
the ship Jan. 13 in the Ro- In interviews with TV. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS