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ALBERTA’S LEADING INJURY SETTLEMENTS (see website) 428-0088 When accidents happen go to JamesHBrown.com (780) Edmonton SEAMUS O’REGAN Liberal MP enters rehab for ‘alcohol-free lifestyle’ metroNEWS Your essential daily news | MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2016 High -8°C/Low -19°C Sunny City taking SKATING resumés INTO 2016 MUNICIPALITY shape that,” he said. Councillors Knack said it’s good to have the ball rolling, but council still still deciding has some discussions to have on what kind of manager they want. what they want “We have a wide range of in new manager opinions on council right now.” Council only has direct hiring powers over the city manager Ryan and the city auditor. Former Tumilty city manager Simon Farbrother Metro | Edmonton was let go in September after a year where several major infra- Edmonton’s help wanted sign structure projects faced lengthy is out and councillors are be- delays. ginning the work of deciding Coun. Tony Caterina said after what they want in the next city 2015’s struggles he wants some- manager. one who will get into the de- Municipal World, a trade tails and make sure council is magazine for municipalities, informed of problems. published the first job posting “I’m looking for someone for the city manager position who is a little more hands-on.” last week. Coun. 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GOSSIP 11 Your essential daily news Judge rules Bill Cosby’s wife, Camille, must testify in civil case against him. CRIME Man wants regulation RUEL FAMILY FARM Police Light negotiate display after $1,100 Uber trip man out may be of home shut off TRANSPORTATION Edmonton Police negotiated with Company an armed man all day Sunday Ben during an apparent standoff in says users are Freeland the northwest part of the city. For Metro | Edmonton warned of Patrol officers were initially called in shortly after 11:30 a.m. surge pricing A holiday display that has raised on a report of a break and enter thousands for the local food bank in progress near 117 Avenue and in Leduc could be turning off for 89 Street. A resident nearby said Ryan good, because of some of those they had seen the break-in tak- on the naughty list. Tumilty ing place and that there was a The Ruel family farm in Leduc Metro | Edmonton male holding a firearm. County south of Edmonton has Officers contained the area been welcoming visitors from and called in more resources An Edmonton man hit with a across the region with their elab- including negotiators. They at- $1,100 bill from Uber on New orate Christmas light display tempted to have all the occupants Year’s Eve will get a partial re- and down-home family holiday of the home leave the residence, fund, but he is arguing his ex- hospitality. but the male suspect, who police perience shows the company But due to a growing problem believe was in possession of a fire- needs to be regulated. with visitors causing damage to arm, refused to leave the home. Matthew Lindsay used the displays and disrespecting the At 12:50 p.m. a shot was fired company’s ride-share app to property, this holiday season from a third-storey window strik- catch a ride from southwest could be its last. ing an object outside the home. Edmonton to St. Albert, with “This year we’ve had kids The barricaded man continued several stops along the way and yanking on the trees, treading to talk with police throughout was shocked to get a charge of on the virgin snow, pulling on the day. $1,114.71. light fixtures and ornaments, and At 7:20 p.m. he walked out of His ride came at the peak of parents doing nothing to stop it.” the residence and surrendered. New Year’s celebrations when Matthew LIndsay holds up his massive Uber bill for this trip home on New Year’s Eve. Lindsay Ruel adds that his team of Once the man was in custody the company was charging a said the company should be more closely regulated in future. KEVIN TUONG/FOR METRO some 20 volunteers have consist- police searched the home and surge rate of 8.9 times more ently done their best to protect found two firearms and ammu- than usual. out on the road when they’re “There are holes in their sys- the display, but that in some nition inside. After Lindsay went to the most needed and passengers tem and Uber needs to fix it.” cases, parents of misbehaving This initial break and enter is media, the company offered to Examples like this are fully warned. Coun. Andrew Knack said children have refused to follow still under investigation by detec- refund half the fare, but said he “Riders are repeatedly notified the incident shows the need their instructions. will continue to tives. Police were releasing few had agreed to the surge pricing. about the pricing directly within for choice in the system, which While the damage to the dis- other details about the incident Lindsay admits he is partially reinforce that there the app and asked to confirm council is trying to protect plays have proved to be an ex- and said only that the man may at fault, but said the company is a market for taxis. and accept increased fares, or through new regulations. pensive and time-consuming face weapons related charges. shouldn’t be charging such ex- can opt for a notification when He said a cab might have been frustration for the Ruel family A police media release released orbitant rates. Coun. Andrew Knack prices drop,” he said. a long wait on New Year’s Eve, and the volunteers, the 2015- late Sunday evening said they “I understand I made a mis- Lindsay said riders should but it came with a regulated rate 2016 holiday season has been were continuing to investigate take,” he said. “That is why I Company spokesperson Jean be warned about the increases and residents should make that their biggest ever, with food the circumstances that lead to am settling for half. (But) there Christophe de la Rue said in an more often and updated over choice for themselves. donations approaching 20,000 the man barricading himself in is obviously something wrong email that surge pricing is how the course of a ride when prices “Examples like this will con- kilograms and money donations the home. METRO here. There is an issue here.” the company ensures drivers are are this high. tinue to reinforce that there is surpassing $30,000. 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The province’s NDP government has arguably made big- ger moves on global warming in six months than the previ- ous Conservatives made in a generation. And the changes aren’t going to stop. Environment Minister Shannon Phillips, left, with Health Min- The details of the govern- ister Sarah Hoffman at an announcement last year. METRO FILE (cid:51)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:76)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:3) ment’s new climate change policy — carbon-price rebates “I’m not sure that anybody (cid:68)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:82)(cid:3)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:76)(cid:89)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:3) and green infrastructure invest- likes $35 a barrel (West Texas (cid:7)(cid:24)(cid:3)(cid:82)(cid:909)(cid:3)(cid:69)(cid:72)(cid:73)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:3) ments, for starters — will be at I’m a New Intermediate). 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It is also not something But make no mistake: She and the economic inequalities that this government created. is working toward a different of the old days. What we want It is a fact. Just as the science province than the one in which to do is ensure that all Alber- FROM BEGINNER TO MARATHON, of climate change is a fact.” she grew up. tans have access to growth Phillips is clear that Premier “Climate policy can be — and prosperity from these in- FIND A PROGRAM NEAR YOU Rachel Notley understands gov- and is — a job creator and com- itiatives.” ernments must not only lead, munity developer and a way Despite the farm safety pro- they must get people to fol- that communities can really tests, Phillips downplays the low. That became especially take ownership over how they likelihood of a backlash. But 8537 109 Street Callingwood Marketplace clear after poor communica- develop.” if there is, bring it on. 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St. Albert Fire crews got the call at – Learn to Run(cid:3)(cid:45)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:88)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:23)(cid:87)(cid:75) (cid:11)(cid:26)(cid:27)(cid:19)(cid:12)(cid:3)(cid:23)(cid:25)(cid:19)(cid:16)(cid:20)(cid:20)(cid:19)(cid:21)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3) – For Women Only(cid:3)(cid:45)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:88)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:23)(cid:87)(cid:75) 3:24 a.m. and were quickly on scene dealing with the blaze on From the outside there was little damage visible to the room- –– L5e KaMrn(cid:3)(cid:45) (cid:68)t(cid:81)o(cid:88) R(cid:68)u(cid:85)(cid:92)n(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:23)(cid:45)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:81)(cid:88)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:23)(cid:87)(cid:75) –– W5 KaMlk(cid:3) (cid:45)F(cid:68)i(cid:81)tn(cid:88)e(cid:68)s(cid:85)(cid:92)s(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:23)(cid:45)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:81)(cid:88)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:23)(cid:87)(cid:75) 96 Street near 106A avenue in ing house. RYAN TUMILTY/METRO – 10 KM(cid:3)(cid:45)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:88)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:26)(cid:87)(cid:75) – 10 KM(cid:3)(cid:45)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:88)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:24)(cid:87)(cid:75) the McCauley neighbourhood. – 10 Miler(cid:3)(cid:45)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:88)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:21)(cid:27)(cid:87)(cid:75) – Marathon(cid:3)(cid:45)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:88)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:24)(cid:87)(cid:75) “We were on scene at 3:27 and they had it under control mate was available on Sunday – Half Marathon(cid:3)(cid:45)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:88)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:24)(cid:87)(cid:75) a.m. and the fire was under within 10 minutes.” afternoon. control at 3:37 and the fire was She said the fire was con- Budd said the Red Cross was declared out at 3:49,” said Holly tained to one suite in the house helping the eight other people Budd, a spokeswoman for Fire with some smoke and water living in the house and it was Rescue Services. damage in other units. Nei- unclear when they might be “It was a quick response ther a cause nor a damage esti- able to return. Take the leap to a healthier, happier you. Our TELUS Learning Centre® experts make it easy. Let us set you up with fitness gear that’s right for you. telus.com/betteryou Leap to or visit a TELUS store. TELUS Learning Centre® is not available in all locations; all sessions are based on availability. © 2016 TELUS. 6 Monday, January 4, 2016 Edmonton Taxidermist finds solace IN BRIEF Four hours elapse before and honour in odd work first shooting of 2016 Police say they had a “rou- tine” New Year’s Eve, until 4:30 a.m. at least, when the first shootings of 2016 rang out. Between 4:30 and 5:30 a.m. on Jan. 1, Edmonton CRAFTSMANSHIP police responded to four Artisan says stabbings and two shoot- all his jewelry I don’t just want ings — the first in the deep south end of the city and to slap together is ethically the second in the Highlands piece — I want to neighbourhood. sourced give it the respect Two victims were struck in each shooting, police say, it deserves. and were taken to hospital Jeremy Dustin Stefanowich with serious but non life- Simes threatening injuries. Police For Metro | Calgary have not arrested anyone in me to do it.” either shooting. METRO STAFF Dustin Stefanowich is used to The pouch is made out of finding dead animals — in gar- the shell of a turtle, Gabe’s First baby of year a girl bage bags — in his backyard. favourite animal, he said, add- She was born at 12:05 But why? Stefanowich is a ing the pouch will enclose his a.m. on New Year’s Day, to local taxidermist, of course. ashes, like an urn. parents having their first And he’s made too many “It was an honour, honest- child. Edmonton’s 2016 connections to count, so when ly,” Stefanowich said. “It was New Year’s baby is a girl, someone he knows spots road- the first thing human related born at the Grey Nuns kill, they know what to do: I’ve ever done.” Community Hospital to chuck it into his backyard or Local taxidermist Dustin Stefanowich said he wanted to work in a field that’s just as odd as him. Stefanowich said he re- parents Amanveer and personally deliver it. JEREMY SIMES/FOR METRO ceives some flak for his work Gurpawandeep Brar. “One day someone sent me — some are entirely grossed The couple is from Ed- this dead magpie,” he said, roadkill, but every animal is recently installed at Motion lives in Ontario. out by the idea. “I keep it monton. The parents have adding his latest find was a ethically sourced. He then Gallery in Eau Claire, though “He ended up overdosing pretty traditional. It’s out of yet to name the baby, who dead coyote found along the uses the bones — combined he’s undertaken a more per- on fentanyl, and his mom was respect for the animal,” he was born weighing seven highway. with gemstones and other ac- sonal project: a pouch for a just crushed,” he said. “I didn’t said. “I don’t just want to slap pounds, four ounces. He said not every animal he cessories — to create jewelry. mom who lost her son, Gabe, know him well, but one of my together piece — I want to METRO STAFF uses in his work comes from His latest creations were due to fentanyl. The family good friends did, so he asked give it the respect it deserves.” IMPORTANT NOTICE City of Edmonton Property Assessment 2016 Notice is hereby given that the City of Edmonton mailed 2016 property assessment notices to all Edmonton property owners today. 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O’Regan winter roads, which serve as Isadore Day, the Ontario says he has lifelines for food, fuel and entered a Seamus O’Regan regional chief for the ontohrtehr enrnec ceosmsitmieusn iinti esse.veral Assembly of First Nations wpreoglrlanme stos TPHREES CSA FNILAED IAN Isadore Day, the Ontario adopt “an regional chief for the Assem- The Canadian Press. alcohol-free lifestyle.” bly of First Nations, said the “I think it is very worrying O’Regan, who hosted CTV’s reliability of the northern win- and I think that as we look Canada AM for nearly a decade, ter road network is in jeop- not only to Ontario but to announced from his Twitter ac- ardy in his province. Manitoba, the proposals for count on Sunday that he had “The winter roads have es- Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day is calling for a proper road network into the north. the eastern road there, it is checked into the program over sentially become a way of life THE CANADIAN PRESS FILE something that we are looking the holiday break. for the communities and now at and knowing that we’ve got “I’ve decided after consulta- they can’t rely on those winter summit in Paris, Day said. First Nations communities, front line and this is where to build the kind of resilient tion with family that I can be roads,” Day said, noting the He said if people want access said money needs to be in- the action needs to be taking infrastructure that will deal most effective as a Member of network is used to offset the into the north, the only viable vested in sustainable infra- place now.” with the changing climate.” Parliament by adopting an al- cost to bring essential goods way now is to have a proper structure. There is “every evidence” The federal Liberal govern- cohol free lifestyle,” O’Regan to fly-in reserves by air. road network. There has been a long- Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples ment is open to examining the tweeted. He added he will re- The problem exemplifies NDP indigenous affairs crit- standing push for permanent are indeed on the front lines impacts of the issue to allow turn to his duties as a MP for St. why there was outcry from ic Charlie Angus, who repre- roads but climate change has of climate change, Indigenous for a long-term strategy to John’s South-Mount Pearl be- First Nations during the re- sents a northern Ontario rid- made the issue much more Affairs Minister Carolyn Ben- be developed, Bennett added. fore Parliament resumes later cent COP21 climate change ing that includes a number of pressing, he noted. “This is the nett said in an interview with THE CANADIAN PRESS this month. 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Thurs 12-8 10 Monday, January 4, 2016 World Armed protesters call out for militias to join them Clampdowns set back EU ideals. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS IEUdROPeE a of no OREGON borders Standoff is over local control crumbles of public land Since it opened in 2000, the Ores- The remote high desert of east- und bridge between Sweden and ern Oregon became the latest Denmark has been a towering flashpoint for anti-government symbol of European integration sentiment as armed protest- and hassle-free travel across bor- ers occupied a national wild- ders. life refuge to object to a prison On Monday, new travel restric- sentence for local ranchers for tions imposed by Sweden to stem burning federal land. a record flow of migrants are Ammon Bundy — the son of transforming the bridge into a Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy, striking example of how national who was involved in a 2014 boundaries are re-emerging. A standoff with the government year of clampdowns on migra- over grazing rights — was tion and terrorism has all but among the people at the head- killed the idea of a borderless quarters of the Malheur National Europe where you could drive or Wildlife Refuge. It was unclear train-hop from Spain to Norway how many people were taking without showing your passport. part in the protests. “We’re turning back the Ammon Bundy posted a video clock,” said Andreas Onnerfors, on his Facebook page asking an associate professor in intellec- for militia members to come tual history. “We’re going back help him. He said “this is not a to a time when the bridge didn’t time to stand down. It’s a time Protesters march Saturday in support of an Oregon ranching family facing jail for arson. Family members were convicted three exist,” he said, referring to new to stand up and come to Harney years ago and served time. But a judge ruled their terms were too short under federal law and ordered them back to prison for ID checkpoints. County,” where Burns is located. about four years each. LES ZAITZ/THE OREGONIAN/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The move is meant to stop Bundy and other militia mem- undocumented migrants from bers came to Burns last month, 2001 and 2006 to reduce the The decision generated con- In an interview posted on ers came under false pretenses. reaching Sweden, which reversed a small town 450 kilometres growth of invasive plants and troversy and is part of a decades- Facebook, Bundy said he and “These men came to Harney its open-door policy after receiv- southeast of Portland. They were protect their property from wild- long dispute between some others are occupying a build- County claiming to be part of ing more than 160,000 asylum- upset over the looming prison fires. The two were convicted of Westerners and the federal gov- ing at the refuge because “the militia groups supporting local seekers last year, mainly from sentences for local ranchers the arsons three years ago and ernment over the use of public people have been abused long ranchers, when in reality these Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. Dwight and Steven Hammond. served time — the father three lands. Critics of the push for enough.” He said the group men had alternative motives It follows the reintroduction of They went to the wildlife refuge months, the son one year. But a more local control have said planned to stay indefinitely. to attempt to overthrow the border checks in Germany, Aus- Saturday following a rally to federal judge ruled in October the federal government should Dwight Hammond has said county and federal government tria, France, Belgium and other support the ranchers. that their terms were too short administer the public lands he and his son plan to report in hopes to spark a movement countries in what’s supposed to Dwight Hammond, 73, and under U.S. minimum-sentencing for the widest possible uses, to prison Monday as ordered. across the United States,” he be a passport-free travel zone of Steven Hammond, 46, said they law and ordered them back to including environmental and Harney County Sheriff Dave said in a statement. 26 nations. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS lit the fires on federal land in prison for about four years each. recreation. 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