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Wednesday, January 28, 2015 metronews.ca | twitter.com/metroedmonton | facebook.com/metroedmonton EDMONTON NEWS WORTH SHARING. #BellLetsTalk Clara Hughes Today put a little into somebody’s day Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day. For every text, mobile or long distance call made by a subscriber*, and tweet using #BellLetsTalk, Bell will donate 5¢ more to mental health initiatives across the country. #BellLetsTalk bell.ca/letstalk *Regular long distance and text message charges apply. Wednesday, January 28, 2015 metronews.ca | twitter.com/metroedmonton | facebook.com/metroedmonton EDMONTON NEWS WORTH SHARING. Say it ain’t so! Pledge to spare front-line workers does not save HQ staff from layoffs. Page 12. Truck’s link to slain Mountie shocks couple Const. David Wynn. said. “This man shouldn’t have been out on the streets ‘We couldn’t believe it,’ by the sound of things. It’s Grande Prairie woman pretty sad, everything that has happened.” says after suffering Campbell and her hus- stress-induced heart band first reported the attack from the news truck stolen from a south Edmonton hotel parking lot in October, when the couple had driven to the city to do LEAH some early Christmas shop- HOLOIDAY ping. [email protected] “We couldn’t believe it,” said Campbell, later learn- When police told Donna ing three F350s had been Campbell they’d found her stolen the same week in the stolen truck, the news was city and were often targeted simply overwhelming. by car thieves. “Are you sitting down?” After the stipulated 20- Campbell said the officer day insurance period, the asked her twice. couple was able to file their In the ensuing conver- insurance claim and as- sation, the Grande Prairie sumed the truck was long woman learned St. Albert gone. RCMP Const. David Wynn “We didn’t think we’d had identified her truck ever see it again,” she said. at the Apex Casino park- “Usually when they’re ing lot moments before he stolen, they’re gone and was shot by Shawn Maxwell that’s it.” Rehn. Police informed Camp- Wynn died several days bell that the truck had been later in hospital. full of stolen property, in- Donna and Gerald Campbell said they were shocked to hear from Edmonton police that their truck, stolen in October 2014, was the vehicle “I just got shivers. I cluding a printer, a camera, said, ‘Oh, you’re kidding,’” Const. David Wynn had been investigating before he was shot. THE CANADIAN PRESS tools and different purchas- Campbell remembered. es from Costco. Upon hanging up the Despite a request from phone, she started having hospital. told Metro. While Campbell is slowly cially for the wife and three Metro, RCMP weren’t able chest pains and asked her “It turned out I had a Doctors informed her it recovering, she said the en- sons of 42-year-old Wynn. to confirm the details by husband to take her to the heart attack,” Campbell was stress-induced. tire situation is so sad, espe- “The poor family,” she press time. Free events & parking. Everyone welcome. uab.ca/winterfest (cid:42)(cid:65)(cid:78)(cid:14)(cid:3)(cid:18)(cid:25)(cid:338)(cid:19)(cid:17)(cid:12)(cid:3)(cid:18)(cid:16)(cid:17)(cid:21)(cid:12)(cid:3)(cid:53)(cid:3)(cid:79)(cid:70)(cid:3)(cid:33)(cid:3)(cid:46)(cid:79)(cid:82)(cid:84)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:8)(cid:45)(cid:65)(cid:73)(cid:78)(cid:9)(cid:3)(cid:35)(cid:65)(cid:77)(cid:80)(cid:85)(cid:83)(cid:3) 2 EDMONTON metronews.ca Wednesday, January 28, 2015 LGBTQ rights City council throws support behind GSAs Edmonton councillors added their own voices to those calling on the provin- cial government to support GSAs Tuesday. S The city’s youth council took up W the issue in Decem- ber and Coun. Amarjeet wanted Sohi METRO FILE to write a letter to the province rais- ing their concerns with Bill 10, but needed the OK from E city council to do so. Councillors gave the youth more than they asked for, and agreed to add their endorsement to the N youth council’s stance. Coun. Amarjeet Sohi said he supported GSAs, because they create safe CThe city haos an indeupendent conmpensationc commititee thlat set s thes rate fora council paly incraeases. METrRO FILEies spaces for students. “To me this is just a fun- damental issue of creating safe work places where all students have dignity and respect,” he said. to climb nearly 4% Mayor Don Iveson said the city knows that LGBTQ youth are at higher risk to end up homeless and suffer other tragic outcomes, which becomes the city’s responsibility, so he has no problem weighing in on the province’s turf. City Hall. Rise in more like $213,272 and coun- “That’s the only way to do Adding it up “This is a way we can cillors make the equivalent of this. To politicize our compen- prevent youth at risk today Alberta wages leads $118,824. sation or to put it directly in our from falling into difficult to rise for mayor, Mayor Don Iveson defended hands that would reduce public The mayor also gets a circumstances,” he said. councillors in 2015 the raise and said it’s fair for confidence,” he said. $1,158-per-month vehicle Claire Edwards, chair- what council members contrib- He also defended the tax- allowance and councillors woman of the Edmonton ute. free portion, arguing taxing the get an allowance of $578 Youth Council, said it “Compared to private sector full amount would only send per month, which is also means a lot to have coun- RYAN wages, you would be paying for more money to other levels of one-third tax free. cil’s support. 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(cid:209)(cid:274)(cid:225)(cid:3)(cid:238)(cid:292)(cid:229)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:292)(cid:209)(cid:274)(cid:296)(cid:255)(cid:302)(cid:3)(cid:289)(cid:209)(cid:296)(cid:296)(cid:229)(cid:296)(cid:3) ruffled feathers as the city per cent this year because of dependent committee, which Coun. Michael Oshry agreed (cid:296)(cid:254)(cid:279)(cid:305)(cid:268)(cid:225)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:317)(cid:3)(cid:221)(cid:254)(cid:279)(cid:279)(cid:296)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:279)(cid:3) weighs into a provincial higher wages across Alberta. has tied raises to the Alberta said with the economy likely (cid:209)(cid:221)(cid:221)(cid:229)(cid:289)(cid:302)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:273)(cid:553) issue, but the issue is too The mayor’s salary will Weekly Earnings values, a slowing, next year’s wage important to ignore. climb 3.81 per cent to $176,145 measure collected by Statistics growth will also slow down, “If this is a hill that we and councillors will bring home Canada. and next year’s increase will “As long as it’s independent, die on I think it’s worth it,” $99,994. Because their salary is Iveson said the city’s system be less. He said the important I’m not concerned if it’s a three she said. RYAN TUMILTY/METRO one-third tax free, the mayor’s is fair and transparent and he thing is the city keep the pro- per cent increase or a one per equivalent fully-taxed salary is sees no reason to change it. cess independent. cent decrease,” he said. New modular classrooms approved for Edmonton More than a dozen new school 10 modulars. Edmonton’s “The growth has been tially slower economy, Engel dents to learn,” he said. spaces have been approved public district has been ap- just unbelievable across said the district is preparing The latest announcement for Edmonton students, as proved for two new modulars. the whole Edmonton area. for change in the landscape. comes after 69 modular Alberta Education unveils Board chairwoman Debbie These portables are smat- David Heyman, press sec- classrooms were announced 167 new modular classrooms Engel said the district is grate- tered across the whole city retary for Alberta Education in 2014 across the province, across the province. ful for the new school space. because every area has shown Minister Gordon Dirks, said with 10 promised for ECS and Slated to open September The district hasn’t re- so much growth,” said Engel. education remains a top pri- 10 for EPSB. 2015, Edmonton’s Catholic leased the names of schools While it’s unclear what ority for the government. Calgary’s Catholic District School district will receive that will be receiving the next year’s enrolment figures “Enrolment is surging also received funds to build seven new modulars and $4.2 modulars, but Engel said the will look like, considering the throughout Alberta and their own modular class- million to build an additional need is great across the city. drop in oil prices and poten- schools need places for stu- rooms. LEAH HOLOIDAY/METRO metronews.ca EDMONTON 3 Wednesday, January 28, 2015 Police, business leaders warn of ‘near misses’ on Whyte Ave. Traffic. Police worry The message comes after collisions. inatetntion will lead a serious incident involving The proposed project is a 12-year old boy who was still being evaluated inter- to serious collisions struck while crossing east- nally at this time due to the bound on Whyte Avenue at funding announcement for 104 Street on Jan. 22. The boy late night transit from city is still in hospital. council, according to a city STEPHANIE In 2014, there was one spokesperson. DUBOIS fatal crash on Whyte Avenue Murray Davison, executive [email protected] from 83 Avenue to 114 Street director with the Old Strath- involving a pedestrian, with cona Business Association, has “Near misses” between pedes- 12 major injury collisions seen inattentive pedestrians trians and vehicles on Whyte reported. The number has and drivers in an area where Avenue have police and mem- stayed the same since 2013, there’s a lot of motion. bers of the business commun- but has dropped compared to “We’re really distressed ity warning the public to be 16 collisions in 2012. with the near misses” said more attentive. The city’s plan for Car Davison. “Walking the beat every Free Whyte Avenue, which “We’re a vibrant commun- day, I see lots of pedestrians or could block some of the ity, we have a lot of pedes- vehicles not paying attention. vehicle traffic on portions of trians in the area ... and it’s Let’s work together as pedes- Whyte Avenue, could poten- time we all start looking out trians and drivers on Whyte tially decrease the number of for one another,” Ave and other parts of the city to be careful,” said Const. Mat- Quoted thew Li with the Edmonton Po- lice Whyte Avenue beat team. “We’re going to keep working with the city to look He added that afternoon is when the most “mistakes are at various ways we can slow down traffic.” happening” and that people “aren’t taking the time to look.” Murray Davison, executive director with the Old Strathcona Business Association Police say there are too many close calls between pedestrians and vehicles using Whyte Avenue. STEPHANIE DUBOIS/METRO Blakeman eyes interim Alberta Liberal leader job Alberta Liberal Laurie Blake- board and having them ap- held in 2016. Wildrose man says she is open to be- prove it or get behind it. The Tories are fast-track- coming interim party leader, “I’m just trying to figure ing candidate nominations and if she gets the job, she out if I can do that right now.” for an election call expected The Wildrose party also wants to work to unite the The Liberal party board in mid to late-March. doesn’t have a permanent centre-left to fight the Jim meets Sunday in Calgary to The Liberals have only two leader. Prentice Tory juggernaut. decide how to fill the leader- MLAs in their five-member “I’m trying to figure out if ship void left after leader caucus running again — (cid:580)(cid:3) Heather Forsyth took I could offer the Liberal and Raj Sherman stepped down Blakeman and David Swann over the interim job after perhaps other progressive Monday. in Calgary. Wildrose leader Danielle voters a viable option for the The timing is critical. Darshan Kang and Kent Smith shepherded a mas- coming election,” Blakeman Premier Jim Prentice has Hehr are running federally sive nine-member floor said Tuesday in an interview. not ruled out calling an while Sherman won’t run crossing to Premier Pren- “I’d have to be taking a early election this spring de- again. tice’s Tories in December. Alberta Liberal Laurie Blakeman THE CANADIAN PRESS plan to the (Liberal party) spite a law mandating it be THE CANADIAN PRESS 4MATIC for Canada. Ask us about Prepaid Maintenance. Mercedes-Benz.ca/PPM Enjoy exceptional control and a $750 credit on Protection Products1. 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Brander Gardens, Bright- view, Garneau, Greenfield, Hill- Pilot project brings While the structure’s steel is view, Jackson Heights, McLeod, now set to arrive months be- social entrepreneurship Minchau, Northmount, Nor- hind schedule, the city remains wood, Rundle and Rutherford into classrooms confident the new Walterdale schools will participate in the Bridge will open on time. pilot this year; more schools The steel arches are on a may join next year. boat steaming across the Pacif- LEAH The project, now in its 20th ic from a fabrication plant in HOLOIDAY year across the country, has South Korea and should arrive [email protected] raised $2.6 million for charities in Edmonton in late February. to date. Project manager Allan The new Walterdale will be wider, Youngsters at a dozen Edmon- Colin Lechelt of BMO Bank Bartman said the steel was with more lanes and space for ton schools will be putting of Montreal, said the bank initially supposed to be here pedestrians. 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Dealers are licensed under the Fair Trading Act. 6 EDMONTON metronews.ca Wednesday, January 28, 2015 Council to consider Rossdale canal idea Proposal. Mayor sites to the future of baseball Community Don Iveson said there at Telus Field to the aging power plant to the canal pro- are a lot of factors posal from a private group. (cid:580)(cid:3) (cid:83)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:289)(cid:292)(cid:279)(cid:289)(cid:279)(cid:296)(cid:229)(cid:225)(cid:3)(cid:221)(cid:209)(cid:274)(cid:209)(cid:268)(cid:3) in the area that need Mayor Don Iveson said the (cid:315)(cid:279)(cid:305)(cid:268)(cid:225)(cid:3)(cid:292)(cid:305)(cid:274)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:292)(cid:279)(cid:305)(cid:251)(cid:254)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:3) to be considered area has a lot of factors that (cid:221)(cid:279)(cid:273)(cid:273)(cid:305)(cid:274)(cid:255)(cid:302)(cid:317)(cid:550)(cid:3)(cid:209)(cid:274)(cid:225)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:3) all need to be considered. 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(cid:273)(cid:279)(cid:292)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:238)(cid:229)(cid:209)(cid:296)(cid:255)(cid:220)(cid:268)(cid:229)(cid:553)(cid:3) TUMILTY He said that makes the [email protected] canal idea challenging be- (cid:580)(cid:3) (cid:16)(cid:279)(cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:221)(cid:255)(cid:302)(cid:317)(cid:3)(cid:209)(cid:274)(cid:225)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:3) cause it adds complexity, and (cid:289)(cid:292)(cid:255)(cid:314)(cid:209)(cid:302)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:251)(cid:292)(cid:279)(cid:305)(cid:289)(cid:3)(cid:220)(cid:229)(cid:268)(cid:255)(cid:229)(cid:314)(cid:229)(cid:3) City council will test the wat- the cost of redeveloping Ros- (cid:74)(cid:279)(cid:296)(cid:296)(cid:225)(cid:209)(cid:268)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:221)(cid:279)(cid:305)(cid:268)(cid:225)(cid:3)(cid:254)(cid:279)(cid:296)(cid:302)(cid:3)(cid:209)(cid:3) ers on the notion of a canal in sdale is already a major chal- (cid:225)(cid:229)(cid:274)(cid:296)(cid:229)(cid:550)(cid:3)(cid:273)(cid:255)(cid:316)(cid:229)(cid:225)(cid:575)(cid:305)(cid:296)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:221)(cid:279)(cid:273)(cid:575) Rossdale but, so far, it’s only lenge. (cid:273)(cid:305)(cid:274)(cid:255)(cid:302)(cid:317)(cid:553) dipping in its toes. “I’m far from convinced Council approved a plan- that this is feasible,” he said. ning session on the Rossdale Coun. Dave Loken pushed “We have a willingness revitalization project in April to include the canal group by the majority of council to and asked administration put because he believes it’s an op- want to hear how this will together information on all portunity to get a solid plan prove out,” he said. kinds of possibilities, from for the area. He said he wishes coun- possible aboriginal cultural “I’m just trying to get this cil’s motion allowed his thing moved forward so we group to present directly can make decisions,” he said. to them, rather than being Quoted Sol Rolingher, a lawyer filtered through administra- “I’m far from convinced who is leading the group tion. pushing for the canal, said “The problem we have is that this is feasible.” they absolutely believe it that, yes, we took two steps Mayor Don Iveson makes sense and are glad forward but probably one The proposed canal would be relatively shallow and could freeze over in the winter for ice skating, as shown in this council is willing to listen. step back.” conceptual image. CONTRIBUTED Alta. 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But they’re also likely to The NDP leader announced raise more questions about how ALL TRADES ACCEPTED Tuesday that a New Democrat Mulcair intends to pay for his government would cut the tax promises at a time when the WE WILL HeLP YOU PAY OFF YOUR TRADE, NO MATTER WHAT YOU OWE! OAC! rate for small businesses to nine oil price drop is sucking billions per cent from the current 11 from the federal treasury and per cent. stunting economic growth. It would also extend for an An NDP backgrounder esti- additional two years the acceler- mates that reducing the small- ated capital cost allowance for business tax rate to 10 per cent machinery or equipment used immediately would cost $600 in manufacturing, a tax break million a year, with the final that is scheduled to expire this drop to nine per cent coming year. And it would create an in- when finances permit. 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Wednesday, January 28, 2015 metronews.ca | twitter.com/metroedmonton | facebook.com/metroedmonton EDMONTON NEWS WORTH SHARING. #BellLetsTalk Clara Hughes Today put a little into somebody’s day Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day. For every text, mobile or long distance call made by a subscriber*, and tweet using #BellLetsTalk, Bell will donate 5¢ more to mental health initiatives across the country. #BellLetsTalk bell.ca/letstalk *Regular long distance and text message charges apply. Wednesday, January 28, 2015 metronews.ca | twitter.com/metroedmonton | facebook.com/metroedmonton EDMONTON NEWS WORTH SHARING. Say it ain’t so! Pledge to spare front-line workers does not save HQ staff from layoffs. Page 12. Truck’s link to slain Mountie shocks couple Const. David Wynn. said. “This man shouldn’t have been out on the streets ‘We couldn’t believe it,’ by the sound of things. It’s Grande Prairie woman pretty sad, everything that has happened.” says after suffering Campbell and her hus- stress-induced heart band first reported the attack from the news truck stolen from a south Edmonton hotel parking lot in October, when the couple had driven to the city to do LEAH some early Christmas shop- HOLOIDAY ping. [email protected] “We couldn’t believe it,” said Campbell, later learn- When police told Donna ing three F350s had been Campbell they’d found her stolen the same week in the stolen truck, the news was city and were often targeted simply overwhelming. by car thieves. “Are you sitting down?” After the stipulated 20- Campbell said the officer day insurance period, the asked her twice. couple was able to file their In the ensuing conver- insurance claim and as- sation, the Grande Prairie sumed the truck was long woman learned St. Albert gone. RCMP Const. David Wynn “We didn’t think we’d had identified her truck ever see it again,” she said. at the Apex Casino park- “Usually when they’re ing lot moments before he stolen, they’re gone and was shot by Shawn Maxwell that’s it.” Rehn. Police informed Camp- Wynn died several days bell that the truck had been later in hospital. full of stolen property, in- Donna and Gerald Campbell said they were shocked to hear from Edmonton police that their truck, stolen in October 2014, was the vehicle “I just got shivers. I cluding a printer, a camera, said, ‘Oh, you’re kidding,’” Const. David Wynn had been investigating before he was shot. THE CANADIAN PRESS tools and different purchas- Campbell remembered. es from Costco. Upon hanging up the Despite a request from phone, she started having hospital. told Metro. While Campbell is slowly cially for the wife and three Metro, RCMP weren’t able chest pains and asked her “It turned out I had a Doctors informed her it recovering, she said the en- sons of 42-year-old Wynn. to confirm the details by husband to take her to the heart attack,” Campbell was stress-induced. tire situation is so sad, espe- “The poor family,” she press time. Free events & parking. Everyone welcome. uab.ca/winterfest (cid:42)(cid:65)(cid:78)(cid:14)(cid:3)(cid:18)(cid:25)(cid:338)(cid:19)(cid:17)(cid:12)(cid:3)(cid:18)(cid:16)(cid:17)(cid:21)(cid:12)(cid:3)(cid:53)(cid:3)(cid:79)(cid:70)(cid:3)(cid:33)(cid:3)(cid:46)(cid:79)(cid:82)(cid:84)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:8)(cid:45)(cid:65)(cid:73)(cid:78)(cid:9)(cid:3)(cid:35)(cid:65)(cid:77)(cid:80)(cid:85)(cid:83)(cid:3) 2 EDMONTON metronews.ca Wednesday, January 28, 2015 LGBTQ rights City council throws support behind GSAs Edmonton councillors added their own voices to those calling on the provin- cial government to support GSAs Tuesday. S The city’s youth council took up W the issue in Decem- ber and Coun. Amarjeet wanted Sohi METRO FILE to write a letter to the province rais- ing their concerns with Bill 10, but needed the OK from E city council to do so. Councillors gave the youth more than they asked for, and agreed to add their endorsement to the N youth council’s stance. Coun. Amarjeet Sohi said he supported GSAs, because they create safe CThe city haos an indeupendent conmpensationc commititee thlat set s thes rate fora council paly incraeases. METrRO FILEies spaces for students. “To me this is just a fun- damental issue of creating safe work places where all students have dignity and respect,” he said. to climb nearly 4% Mayor Don Iveson said the city knows that LGBTQ youth are at higher risk to end up homeless and suffer other tragic outcomes, which becomes the city’s responsibility, so he has no problem weighing in on the province’s turf. City Hall. Rise in more like $213,272 and coun- “That’s the only way to do Adding it up “This is a way we can cillors make the equivalent of this. To politicize our compen- prevent youth at risk today Alberta wages leads $118,824. sation or to put it directly in our from falling into difficult to rise for mayor, Mayor Don Iveson defended hands that would reduce public The mayor also gets a circumstances,” he said. councillors in 2015 the raise and said it’s fair for confidence,” he said. $1,158-per-month vehicle Claire Edwards, chair- what council members contrib- He also defended the tax- allowance and councillors woman of the Edmonton ute. free portion, arguing taxing the get an allowance of $578 Youth Council, said it “Compared to private sector full amount would only send per month, which is also means a lot to have coun- RYAN wages, you would be paying for more money to other levels of one-third tax free. cil’s support. TUMILTY people who put in the hours government. “I’m really proud to be [email protected] that council puts in, I think the “For us to make it taxable (cid:580)(cid:3) (cid:83)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:317)(cid:3)(cid:209)(cid:268)(cid:296)(cid:279)(cid:3)(cid:251)(cid:229)(cid:302)(cid:3)(cid:289)(cid:209)(cid:292)(cid:266)(cid:255)(cid:274)(cid:251)(cid:3)(cid:209)(cid:302)(cid:3) an Edmontonian today,” public gets a pretty good deal,” would just ship a few thou- (cid:17)(cid:255)(cid:302)(cid:317)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:209)(cid:268)(cid:268)(cid:550)(cid:3)(cid:315)(cid:254)(cid:255)(cid:221)(cid:254)(cid:3)(cid:254)(cid:209)(cid:296)(cid:3)(cid:220)(cid:229)(cid:229)(cid:274)(cid:3) she said, adding she under- Edmonton councillors will see he said. sands dollars in taxes to Ot- (cid:314)(cid:209)(cid:268)(cid:305)(cid:229)(cid:225)(cid:3)(cid:209)(cid:302)(cid:3)(cid:616)(cid:630)(cid:550)(cid:633)(cid:627)(cid:627)(cid:3)(cid:289)(cid:229)(cid:292)(cid:3)(cid:317)(cid:229)(cid:209)(cid:292)(cid:3) stands there could be some their salaries climb nearly four The salaries are set by an in- tawa,” he said. (cid:209)(cid:274)(cid:225)(cid:3)(cid:238)(cid:292)(cid:229)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:292)(cid:209)(cid:274)(cid:296)(cid:255)(cid:302)(cid:3)(cid:289)(cid:209)(cid:296)(cid:296)(cid:229)(cid:296)(cid:3) ruffled feathers as the city per cent this year because of dependent committee, which Coun. Michael Oshry agreed (cid:296)(cid:254)(cid:279)(cid:305)(cid:268)(cid:225)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:317)(cid:3)(cid:221)(cid:254)(cid:279)(cid:279)(cid:296)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:279)(cid:3) weighs into a provincial higher wages across Alberta. has tied raises to the Alberta said with the economy likely (cid:209)(cid:221)(cid:221)(cid:229)(cid:289)(cid:302)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:273)(cid:553) issue, but the issue is too The mayor’s salary will Weekly Earnings values, a slowing, next year’s wage important to ignore. climb 3.81 per cent to $176,145 measure collected by Statistics growth will also slow down, “If this is a hill that we and councillors will bring home Canada. and next year’s increase will “As long as it’s independent, die on I think it’s worth it,” $99,994. Because their salary is Iveson said the city’s system be less. He said the important I’m not concerned if it’s a three she said. RYAN TUMILTY/METRO one-third tax free, the mayor’s is fair and transparent and he thing is the city keep the pro- per cent increase or a one per equivalent fully-taxed salary is sees no reason to change it. cess independent. cent decrease,” he said. New modular classrooms approved for Edmonton More than a dozen new school 10 modulars. Edmonton’s “The growth has been tially slower economy, Engel dents to learn,” he said. spaces have been approved public district has been ap- just unbelievable across said the district is preparing The latest announcement for Edmonton students, as proved for two new modulars. the whole Edmonton area. for change in the landscape. comes after 69 modular Alberta Education unveils Board chairwoman Debbie These portables are smat- David Heyman, press sec- classrooms were announced 167 new modular classrooms Engel said the district is grate- tered across the whole city retary for Alberta Education in 2014 across the province, across the province. ful for the new school space. because every area has shown Minister Gordon Dirks, said with 10 promised for ECS and Slated to open September The district hasn’t re- so much growth,” said Engel. education remains a top pri- 10 for EPSB. 2015, Edmonton’s Catholic leased the names of schools While it’s unclear what ority for the government. Calgary’s Catholic District School district will receive that will be receiving the next year’s enrolment figures “Enrolment is surging also received funds to build seven new modulars and $4.2 modulars, but Engel said the will look like, considering the throughout Alberta and their own modular class- million to build an additional need is great across the city. drop in oil prices and poten- schools need places for stu- rooms. LEAH HOLOIDAY/METRO metronews.ca EDMONTON 3 Wednesday, January 28, 2015 Police, business leaders warn of ‘near misses’ on Whyte Ave. Traffic. Police worry The message comes after collisions. inatetntion will lead a serious incident involving The proposed project is a 12-year old boy who was still being evaluated inter- to serious collisions struck while crossing east- nally at this time due to the bound on Whyte Avenue at funding announcement for 104 Street on Jan. 22. The boy late night transit from city is still in hospital. council, according to a city STEPHANIE In 2014, there was one spokesperson. DUBOIS fatal crash on Whyte Avenue Murray Davison, executive [email protected] from 83 Avenue to 114 Street director with the Old Strath- involving a pedestrian, with cona Business Association, has “Near misses” between pedes- 12 major injury collisions seen inattentive pedestrians trians and vehicles on Whyte reported. The number has and drivers in an area where Avenue have police and mem- stayed the same since 2013, there’s a lot of motion. bers of the business commun- but has dropped compared to “We’re really distressed ity warning the public to be 16 collisions in 2012. with the near misses” said more attentive. The city’s plan for Car Davison. “Walking the beat every Free Whyte Avenue, which “We’re a vibrant commun- day, I see lots of pedestrians or could block some of the ity, we have a lot of pedes- vehicles not paying attention. vehicle traffic on portions of trians in the area ... and it’s Let’s work together as pedes- Whyte Avenue, could poten- time we all start looking out trians and drivers on Whyte tially decrease the number of for one another,” Ave and other parts of the city to be careful,” said Const. Mat- Quoted thew Li with the Edmonton Po- lice Whyte Avenue beat team. “We’re going to keep working with the city to look He added that afternoon is when the most “mistakes are at various ways we can slow down traffic.” happening” and that people “aren’t taking the time to look.” Murray Davison, executive director with the Old Strathcona Business Association Police say there are too many close calls between pedestrians and vehicles using Whyte Avenue. STEPHANIE DUBOIS/METRO Blakeman eyes interim Alberta Liberal leader job Alberta Liberal Laurie Blake- board and having them ap- held in 2016. Wildrose man says she is open to be- prove it or get behind it. The Tories are fast-track- coming interim party leader, “I’m just trying to figure ing candidate nominations and if she gets the job, she out if I can do that right now.” for an election call expected The Wildrose party also wants to work to unite the The Liberal party board in mid to late-March. doesn’t have a permanent centre-left to fight the Jim meets Sunday in Calgary to The Liberals have only two leader. Prentice Tory juggernaut. decide how to fill the leader- MLAs in their five-member “I’m trying to figure out if ship void left after leader caucus running again — (cid:580)(cid:3) Heather Forsyth took I could offer the Liberal and Raj Sherman stepped down Blakeman and David Swann over the interim job after perhaps other progressive Monday. in Calgary. 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Dealers are licensed under the Fair Trading Act. 6 EDMONTON metronews.ca Wednesday, January 28, 2015 Council to consider Rossdale canal idea Proposal. Mayor sites to the future of baseball Community Don Iveson said there at Telus Field to the aging power plant to the canal pro- are a lot of factors posal from a private group. (cid:580)(cid:3) (cid:83)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:289)(cid:292)(cid:279)(cid:289)(cid:279)(cid:296)(cid:229)(cid:225)(cid:3)(cid:221)(cid:209)(cid:274)(cid:209)(cid:268)(cid:3) in the area that need Mayor Don Iveson said the (cid:315)(cid:279)(cid:305)(cid:268)(cid:225)(cid:3)(cid:292)(cid:305)(cid:274)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:292)(cid:279)(cid:305)(cid:251)(cid:254)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:3) to be considered area has a lot of factors that (cid:221)(cid:279)(cid:273)(cid:273)(cid:305)(cid:274)(cid:255)(cid:302)(cid:317)(cid:550)(cid:3)(cid:209)(cid:274)(cid:225)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:3) all need to be considered. (cid:251)(cid:292)(cid:279)(cid:305)(cid:289)(cid:3)(cid:220)(cid:229)(cid:268)(cid:255)(cid:229)(cid:314)(cid:229)(cid:296)(cid:3)(cid:255)(cid:302)(cid:3)(cid:315)(cid:279)(cid:305)(cid:268)(cid:225)(cid:3) “I count at least 15 moving (cid:255)(cid:274)(cid:221)(cid:292)(cid:229)(cid:209)(cid:296)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:289)(cid:292)(cid:279)(cid:289)(cid:229)(cid:292)(cid:302)(cid:317)(cid:3)(cid:314)(cid:209)(cid:268)(cid:305)(cid:229)(cid:296)(cid:550)(cid:3) pieces down in Rossdale,” he (cid:273)(cid:209)(cid:266)(cid:255)(cid:274)(cid:251)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:225)(cid:229)(cid:314)(cid:229)(cid:268)(cid:279)(cid:289)(cid:273)(cid:229)(cid:274)(cid:302)(cid:3) RYAN said. (cid:273)(cid:279)(cid:292)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:238)(cid:229)(cid:209)(cid:296)(cid:255)(cid:220)(cid:268)(cid:229)(cid:553)(cid:3) TUMILTY He said that makes the [email protected] canal idea challenging be- (cid:580)(cid:3) (cid:16)(cid:279)(cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:221)(cid:255)(cid:302)(cid:317)(cid:3)(cid:209)(cid:274)(cid:225)(cid:3)(cid:302)(cid:254)(cid:229)(cid:3) cause it adds complexity, and (cid:289)(cid:292)(cid:255)(cid:314)(cid:209)(cid:302)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:251)(cid:292)(cid:279)(cid:305)(cid:289)(cid:3)(cid:220)(cid:229)(cid:268)(cid:255)(cid:229)(cid:314)(cid:229)(cid:3) City council will test the wat- the cost of redeveloping Ros- (cid:74)(cid:279)(cid:296)(cid:296)(cid:225)(cid:209)(cid:268)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:221)(cid:279)(cid:305)(cid:268)(cid:225)(cid:3)(cid:254)(cid:279)(cid:296)(cid:302)(cid:3)(cid:209)(cid:3) ers on the notion of a canal in sdale is already a major chal- (cid:225)(cid:229)(cid:274)(cid:296)(cid:229)(cid:550)(cid:3)(cid:273)(cid:255)(cid:316)(cid:229)(cid:225)(cid:575)(cid:305)(cid:296)(cid:229)(cid:3)(cid:221)(cid:279)(cid:273)(cid:575) Rossdale but, so far, it’s only lenge. (cid:273)(cid:305)(cid:274)(cid:255)(cid:302)(cid:317)(cid:553) dipping in its toes. “I’m far from convinced Council approved a plan- that this is feasible,” he said. ning session on the Rossdale Coun. Dave Loken pushed “We have a willingness revitalization project in April to include the canal group by the majority of council to and asked administration put because he believes it’s an op- want to hear how this will together information on all portunity to get a solid plan prove out,” he said. kinds of possibilities, from for the area. He said he wishes coun- possible aboriginal cultural “I’m just trying to get this cil’s motion allowed his thing moved forward so we group to present directly can make decisions,” he said. to them, rather than being Quoted Sol Rolingher, a lawyer filtered through administra- “I’m far from convinced who is leading the group tion. pushing for the canal, said “The problem we have is that this is feasible.” they absolutely believe it that, yes, we took two steps Mayor Don Iveson makes sense and are glad forward but probably one The proposed canal would be relatively shallow and could freeze over in the winter for ice skating, as shown in this council is willing to listen. step back.” conceptual image. CONTRIBUTED Alta. 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See Lexus South Pointe for complete details. 101 St SW 91 St SW 8 metronews.ca Wednesday, January 28, 2015 MNDP Leadeur Tom Mlulccair SEAaN KILPATiRICKr/THE C’ANAsDIAN PR ESStrio of promises Election platform. with a stronger economy and better shock absorbers to en- Measures aim to show sure they weather the storm in New Democrats have the coming months and years ahead,” Mulcair told the Eco- plan to spur sputtering nomic Club of Canada. economy despite The trio of measures is plunging oil prices part of a bid to show that New Democrats have a plan to spur the sputtering economy that’s in sharp contrast to the stand- Tom Mulcair has nailed down pat approach taken by Prime (cid:135)(cid:3)(cid:41)(cid:44)(cid:53)(cid:54)(cid:55)(cid:3)(cid:55)(cid:44)(cid:48)(cid:40)(cid:3)(cid:37)(cid:56)(cid:60)(cid:40)(cid:53)(cid:54)(cid:34)(cid:3)(cid:135)(cid:3)(cid:47)(cid:44)(cid:48)(cid:44)(cid:55)(cid:40)(cid:39)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:53)(cid:40)(cid:39)(cid:44)(cid:55)(cid:34)(cid:3)(cid:135)(cid:3)(cid:55)(cid:40)(cid:48)(cid:51)(cid:3)(cid:41)(cid:50)(cid:53)(cid:40)(cid:44)(cid:42)(cid:49)(cid:3)(cid:58)(cid:50)(cid:53)(cid:46)(cid:40)(cid:53)(cid:34)(cid:3) three more planks in the NDP Minister Stephen Harper’s Con- election platform, unveiling servatives in the face of plun- (cid:135)(cid:3)(cid:51)(cid:53)(cid:40)(cid:57)(cid:44)(cid:50)(cid:56)(cid:54)(cid:3)(cid:37)(cid:36)(cid:49)(cid:46)(cid:53)(cid:56)(cid:51)(cid:55)(cid:38)(cid:60)(cid:34)(cid:3)(cid:135)(cid:3)(cid:53)(cid:40)(cid:51)(cid:50)(cid:34)(cid:3)(cid:135)(cid:3)(cid:45)(cid:56)(cid:39)(cid:42)(cid:40)(cid:48)(cid:40)(cid:49)(cid:55)(cid:3)(cid:135)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:50)(cid:47)(cid:47)(cid:40)(cid:38)(cid:55)(cid:44)(cid:50)(cid:49)(cid:34)(cid:3)(cid:135)(cid:3)(cid:50)(cid:51)(cid:39)(cid:34) promises of tax relief for small ging oil prices. business and manufacturers. But they’re also likely to The NDP leader announced raise more questions about how ALL TRADES ACCEPTED Tuesday that a New Democrat Mulcair intends to pay for his government would cut the tax promises at a time when the WE WILL HeLP YOU PAY OFF YOUR TRADE, NO MATTER WHAT YOU OWE! OAC! rate for small businesses to nine oil price drop is sucking billions per cent from the current 11 from the federal treasury and per cent. stunting economic growth. It would also extend for an An NDP backgrounder esti- additional two years the acceler- mates that reducing the small- ated capital cost allowance for business tax rate to 10 per cent machinery or equipment used immediately would cost $600 in manufacturing, a tax break million a year, with the final that is scheduled to expire this drop to nine per cent coming year. And it would create an in- when finances permit. The in- novation tax credit to encour- novation tax credit would cost age manufacturers to invest about $40 million a year, while in machinery, equipment and extending the capital cost al- property used in research and lowance would cost $1.2 billion development. over two years. “With strategic investments That’s on top of previous and a concrete plan, we can pro- commitments Mulcair has vide the squeezed middle class made. THE CANADIAN PRESS Prison Tuesday as the government signalled legislation would Denying parole to come before summer. Op- violent offenders position MPs want a greater emphasis on rehabilitation. dangerous: MPs Criminologists dismissed the life-behind-bars initiative The government’s long-prom- after it was announced in the ised plan to lock up some 2013 speech from the throne, criminals and throw away saying there are already legal the key will make prisons provisions to ensure the most more dangerous, opposition heinous offenders never get MPs say. out. 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