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ON THE BALL — Stettler resident Stephen Zuk of the midget AA Lacombe Dodgers pitches against the Bonnyville Braves in provincial midget competitive baseball playoff action Saturday night at Lacombe. Zuk is one of five Stettler players suited up with Lacombe this season. For more on their story, see next week’s Independent.

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Tees farmer Stettler Oil and Gas wins appeal gushes with growth in farm feud Job fair slated to recruit more trades workers SUSAN ZELINSKI Black Press A Tees farmer who pleaded guilty to shooting a man who was stealing his all-terrain vehicle in 2009 has won his sentence appeal. Brian Knight, 41, pleaded guilty in 2010 to criminal negligence causing bodily harm and was originally sentenced to 90 days in jail last October. In a judgment released last Friday, the Alberta Court of Appeal rejected the sentence and instead gave Knight a suspended sentence and three months’ probation, during which he must complete 50 hours of community service and follow other probation rules. A suspended sentence means Knight will still have a criminal record. One of the three Court of Appeal justices recommended a conditional discharge, which could eliminate a criminal record if probation is completed successfully. But the majority of justices supported a suspended sentence for Knight. All three justices agreed it was unfair for Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Monica Bast to characterize Knight’s conduct as vigilante justice

and that jail was required. On March 26, 2009, clad only in boxer shorts and rubber boots, Knight grabbed a loaded 12-gauge shotgun near his door when his wife woke him up after she heard someone trying to steal their ATV. Jumping into his pickup truck in minus-18 C early morning temperatures, Knight chased after Harold Groening, formerly of Mirror, who was riding down the gravel road on the stolen ATV. Groening and two accomplices drove to the Knight property to steal the ATV. Knight caught up with Groening and rammed his truck into the ATV, sending it careening into a ditch. Groening was tossed off, but fled on foot. Knight grabbed the weapon and fired a “warning” shot above Groening, who fell after he was struck in the back by light birdshot pellets. Groening got up and Knight fired again, striking Groening once more. Knight was to serve his 90 days on weekends at the Red Deer Remand Centre. As part of his sentence, Knight was also banned from owning or possessing firearms and explosives for 10 years. Groening was jailed for 30 days for theft of property valued at less than $5,000 in late 2010. — Red Deer Advocate

LES STULBERG Independent reporter Stettler Oil and Gas has seen appreciable growth in recent months, and it appears the period of growth isn’t finished. Construction has just begun on a 10,000-square-foot shop, which is expected to be completed by the fall. “(The growth) has exceeded what we were expecting,” said Tom Braun, general manager for the past three and a half years. When Stettler Oil and Gas, in business in Stettler for the past 10 years, moved to the vacated Enerflex complex last September, the company had 42 employees. Now, the operation employs 115 people, and the target is 165 employees by the end of this year. Last October, the company added a hydro-vac truck manufacturing division. “It has exploded for us,” Braun said. “It is driving a third of the growth.” Hydro-vac trucks are sold not only to the oil and gas sector, but one-third of sales go to municipalities. When asked what prompted the expansion in Stettler, Braun said the company had outgrown its former facilities, the industry was starting to get busy again and Stettler Oil and Gas needed work bays that were physically larger to handle bigger projects. “The Enerflex building had sat vacant for three years and the purchase was good value for the dollar,” he said “It is also more cost-effective to do business in Stettler than Calgary.” Stettler Oil and Gas is owned by Foremost Universal Limited Partnership. Besides Stettler, the group has manufacturing businesses in Grande Prairie, Edmonton,

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Since moving into the former Enerflex complex last September, Stettler Oil and Gas has grown to employ 115 people, with more hirings ahead.

Bonnyville, two in Lloydminster and three in Calgary. Braun said the expansion and diversification have given the company the stability it needs to withstand the ups and downs of the economy. About one-third of the company is devoted to each of oil and gas processing equipment, hydro-vac trucks and compression equipment. Stettler is presently picking up the slack from the Calgary location on compression manufacturing. Since building is more cost-effective in Stettler, Braun believes that trend is likely to continue. According to Braun, the first increase in staffing was relatively easy to achieve, but he anticipates the next increase — of another 50 employees — will be more difficult. The company has planned a job fair for July 21 in Stettler in hopes of attracting trades workers to fill positions as welders, electricians, pipefitters, truck assemblers and apprentices in the various trades. Stettler Oil and Gas has leased about 3,500 square feet of its complex to Campus Alberta for a postsecondary education facility. Braun

plans to utilize the campus for training staff. “It will be a good fit in the longterm,” Braun said. Stettler Oil and Gas markets its products in western Canada, the U.S. and other international markets. The oil and gas processing equipment is sold primarily in western Canada, with a few sales to the U.S. and overseas. The compression equipment sees more international sales to places like Mexico and Australia. Currently, about 85 per cent of the Hydro-vac trucks are sold in Canada, with the other 15 per cent selling to the U.S. “The U.S. is a real growth market,” said Braun, who sees potential for substantial growth to the U.S. market. “Hydro-vac use in the U.S. is 10 years behind us.” Braun noted the first increase in staff brought several employees from out-of-province to Stettler. He also said Stettler has “a lot to offer,” so the company hopes other employees will choose Stettler to relocate with their families for the job opportunities Stettler Oil and Gas is offering.

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Vallet treasures good old days in Donalda RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter When seniors like Rosie Vallet look back on life, they usually talk about the good old days. And that’s exactly how she recalls life in Donalda, now that she approaches a grand age of 96 on Aug. 17. She was honoured as the eldest senior in the Donalda area during the village’s centennial celebrations on the Canada Day weekend. “I never expected to be in the parade and be recognized as the oldest,” said Vallet, who was born on the family farm northeast of Red Willow as the first child of Justin Hilker and Addie Chalmers and delivered by her grandmother Flora Chalmers.

Before the days of television in the 1950s and better roads and modes of transportations, families and communities seemed to be closer, recalled Vallet, who has lived in Stettler since 1975. “We had to make our own fun,” said Vallet, who bore four sons, Donald, Aldon, Wayne and Dale, all of whom helped on the family farm 13 miles south of Donalda. “There was more community interest and people couldn’t travel as easily in those days,” Vallet said. During those years, she was active in the local schools that her children attended, and a longtime member of the Red Willow Cemetery Club and the Red Willow Agricultural Society, which gave her a

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life membership in 2007. Family community dances were the big weekly event in those days, first in a family’s home before moving into community halls in the 1940s. “There was always a dance somewhere on the weekend,” Vallet said. Usually, 50 to 60 would show up, bringing instruments, foods and a lot of fun, often until three or four o’clock in the morning. “They brought the whole family and the young ones would sleep on a pile of coats,” Vallet said. When television arrived, that often distracted from visiting, she said. Donalda was the shopping centre for Vallet and many other families who lived south of the village. “We did all our shopping in Donalda until the farm machinery businesses were closing in the 1960s, so we started to shop in Stettler,” Vallet said. “When people started to move to big towns, little towns lost out.” While the village is small, Vallet still has a

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Donalda senior Rosie Vallet, 95, poses with her son Wayne in front of a photo of her late husband Joe, who died July 2, 2002, at age 92. deep heart for Donalda, which she believes can also have a healthy future, just as she experienced the town in her younger years. “Donalda still feels like home to go back and visit,” Vallet said. “Donalda has many

good old buildings with history, and they’ve kept things going.” Besides being a quiet and friendly community, low taxes are also a benefit for people living in Donalda, she said. Vallet valued the opportunity to reconnect with

many former residents at the centennial homecoming. She thanked the organizing committee for creating a special event to celebrate Donalda’s past. Vallet trusts the village can extend its history for “many more” decades and generations.

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Mirror and District Museum is expected to be one of the focal points during centennial celebrations this weekend. Events kick off on Friday and run through Sunday. The parade is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday.

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The stage is set for the Mirror and District Centennial Homecoming this weekend, with a multitude of events planned. “The celebration has been in the planning stages for three years,” said Claire Duncan, who recently took over as chairperson of the Mirror Centennial Committee after the passing of former chair Monica Holt. The recently finished mural, eight-feet-high and 40-feetlong, on the east wall of the community hall is an addition the committee is proud to showcase at the homecoming. A dedication ceremony is planned for 3 p.m. Saturday. The mural, depicting local railway and agricultural heritage, is the artistic work of the Bashaw Art Club. “They have done such a wonderful job,” Duncan said. “What makes the mural more special is that it was done by local artists,” said Marlene Neis, centennial committee treasurer. Centennial activities kick off on Friday with registration from 1 to 9 p.m.; military display at the museum 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (and again on Sunday); and a welcome reception at the community hall from 7 to 9 p.m. Pancake breakfasts from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Mirror Fire Hall will start off both Saturday and Sunday’s events. Other events Saturday include: a parade on main street at 2 p.m.; a coffee reception hosted by the community’s

active seniors at the Jolly Seniors’ Drop-in Centre; a wagon-wheel-making demo by the museum; a melt and pour demo at the foundry, which will produce centennial mementos; coffee and pie at the United Church; children’s activities at the playground beside the skatepark; a trapper’s tent and Métis dancing; and a walking tour of Mirror. A dinner is slated for 5:30 p.m., and requires reservations in advance by phoning 403-788-2166. It will be followed by a dance at the community hall with the local entertainment of Hattrick, headed by John Carlyle. There will also be open houses at the local rural schools of Ripley and George on Saturday. On Sunday, Gadsby Lake School will mark its centennial with a luncheon from 1 to 4 p.m. After the Sunday pancake breakfast, an interdenominational church service will take place at the community hall at 10 a.m. Likely the oldest building in town is St. Monica’s Anglican Church, with records dating back to the 1890s. It’s a provincial historic site currently under restoration. At the centennial celebration, the bell of St. Monica’s will be rung 100 times. “Although Mirror doesn’t have as many businesses as it once did, the ones we have are thriving,” Duncan said. The centennial committee is looking forward to having many people “come home to Mirror,” as well as being joined by their neighbouring communities. “We have a terrific community,” Duncan said. “I hope everyone enjoys celebrating our centennial with us.”

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The Halkirk Hotel provided a fitting backdrop Saturday for centennial parade floats representing families from the early part of the village’s 100-year history. The stately hotel remains a staple in the Halkirk landscape.

Halkirk marks 100 years in style RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Countless memories were recalled and friendships renewed last weekend as hundreds celebrated the Halkirk centennial. “Everyone was just so pleased with the event,” said village councillor Sherry Jamieson, who chaired the organizing committee. “They enjoyed the displays and visiting with friends and family.” Several hundred people lined the streets of Halkirk for the 25-minute parade that featured several families with roots deeper than the village, community groups, local and neighbouring municipalities, horses, old vehicles and horses. “It was probably the biggest parade we’ve had in Halkirk,” said Mayor Dale Kent, who first served on council in the late 1970s. “Everyone was impressed with the event and how clean the town looked.”

As the village celebrated its past, the mayor also noted how ironic it is that the Halkirk Wind project is about to begin work that will become a significant part of the village’s future history. Although overall figures weren’t confirmed, Jamieson heard that 700 to 800 people dined at the supper Saturday night. “It’s been quite a few years since Halkirk last had a reunion, although there wasn’t nearly as many people as this,” Jamieson said. That was in 1987 when the first volume of the history book Halkirk Home Fires was released. To update the history of Halkirk, the second edition of the local history book, Halkirk Home Fires, was unveiled at the centennial. “I feel very honoured to represent Halkirk in the mayor’s position during Halkirk’s 100th birthday, as did the first mayor elected when he likely made the village status official,” Kent said during opening ceremonies after the parade.

County of Paintearth expressed its support and congratulations. “Our urban neighbours are an essential component in a strong region,” Reeve George Glazier said. “The Village of Halkirk and the county are involved in many joint services and programs and working together ensures the continuation of quality services to citizens of the region.” Newly-elected DrumhellerStettler MLA Rick Strankman sent a message of congratulations, though he was unable to attend because the Wildrose MLA had a previous commitment at the Calgary Stampede centennial Crowfoot MP Kevin Sorenson was also invited, but didn’t participate in the parade. During the weekend, other special activities reflected on the village’s history, with school displays and activities at Halkirk Mother Theresa Catholic School, the old grain elevator, the curling rink and Halkirk Community Church.

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Stampede ag facility: here they go again With their usual over the top PR efforts, Calgary Stampede officials announced that they plan to start building a new agriculture facility — to be called the Agrium Western Event Centre. They got Premier Alison Redford to attend the ceremony, along with a flock of other officials who all hung onto a plow being pulled by a team of draft horses. The plow lifted some ceremonial sod to show the connection to our farming history. Two levels of government are contributing about $50 million, with the remainder to come from the Stampede and Agrium, one of their major sponsors, for a total investment of $60 million. Nowhere during the ceremony was it mentioned that this was the second attempt to launch the building of a new agriculture facility for the Stampede. About 10 years ago, during another ceremony, it was announced that the Stampede would then be building a $35-million facility to replace the aging agriculture building. The money for that enterprise was obtained through the sale of the Stampede Casino. At least that was the plan. To make a long story short — a new Casino was built by a private concern, but it later reverted to the Stampede when it ran into financial difficulties. Hard to believe a Casino could run into financial problems, but it did. At any rate, that seemed to impact the non-construction of the new agriculture building. No doubt there is more to the story. Originally, the new facility included a Calgary campus for Olds College. That was a good idea, at least from an agriculture PR perspective. Olds College, however, eventually struck out on its own and established its own facility in Calgary. In the meantime, the Stampede was trying to line up financing for the new bornagain agriculture building. The Calgary Stampede is actually a registered agriculture society, which makes it eligible for lottery funding and support through various agriculture industry programs. Every year, the Stampede gets about $10 million from the lottery fund, much to the chagrin of lesser charitable groups, who see the Stampede as a $100-million marketing behemoth that should be able to fund its own activities. Be that as it may — one of the selling points for the Western Centre was that it’s going to be used for educational purposes. The idea is to build interactive displays

that will be able to explain agriculture and the production of food to an urban audience. The emphasis will be focused on school children. That’s an excellent concept, as most city folks continue to believe that food magically appears at the grocery store every morning. As admirable as an agricultural education component for city slickers will be, the big concern will be how that education will be presented. Agriculture and the production of food today is under an onslaught by disparate lobby groups, all trying to gain from painting disparaging pictures of modern agricultural practices. The reality is that notwithstanding whether that picture reflects the truth, those groups have been very successful at telling a compelling story. That story might not tell the facts, but that’s not the goal of most green and animal rights lobby groups. This is where the agriculture industry has lost the PR battle in educating the public about how it does its business — the industry focuses too much on the facts. No one is advocating that the agriculture industry needs to mislead the consuming public in the same way that duplicitous lobby groups have done for so long. What needs to change is the approach — that being the farming and ranching business has to be explained to the public by means of a more positive narrative or story. The industry is famous for being able to reel off mountains of facts and research pointing out how safe food production is and why consumers need to just believe us. As righteous and honest as that approach might seem, that’s not how the city dwellers mind works. They are more prone to believe outrageous stories of mayhem about their food — it just makes for a better story. My hope for the new ag education facility in Calgary is that they will take lessons from those opposed to commercial agriculture and portray farming and ranching in a positive story, not boring facts. Well, I can hope. Will Verboven is the editor of Alberta Farmer.

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Angels intervene, assist people The Bible mentions angels 273 times in 34 of its 66 books, and what it says is very interesting. Angels were created by God (Psalm 148:5; Col.1:16) and, interestingly, they were formed just slightly higher than men (Hebrews 2:7; Psalm 8:5). Mankind, however, slipped down several rungs on the creation ladder with the entrance of sin in Genesis 3. (Incidentally, nowhere does scripture indicate that we become angels in the next life.) There are a vast number of angels. Revelation 5:11 mentions, “... many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand.” That expression indicates that they’re virtually innumerable. Isaiah 14 and Ezekiel 28 record how through pride, a gifted and important angel named Lucifer tried to launch a coup d’état against God. Remarkably, one-third of the vast host of angels followed his lead and were collectively cast out of heaven (Revelation 12:4). Some of them have been bound until the end times, but most of them (demons), under Lucifer (renamed Satan) roam the earth opposing God’s program, people and principles. Many people believe that each person, especially children and followers of Jesus, have an angel specifically assigned to protect them. These are referred to as guardian angels and the concept is taken from Mathew 18:10, where Jesus said, “… do not look down on one of these little ones. For … their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.” Hebrews 1:14 adds that “angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation.” There are many unusual and intriguing stories of how angels have intervened and

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SGT. DUNCAN BABCHUK Stettler RCMP detachment Below is a summary of most calls for Stettler RCMP service during a one-week period from Tuesday, July 3, to Monday, July 9. Calls that have the SUI designation attached are “still under investigation.” Anyone with information regarding unsolved crimes or incidents is asked to contact Stettler RCMP at 403-742-3382, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tuesday, July 3 3:07 a.m. — Report of a break and enter at Alberta Prairie Steam Tours. Taken was a large amount of cash from inside the building. Forensic Identification Services from Red Deer RCMP attended the scene. SUI 6:36 a.m. — Singlevehicle rollover on Highway 56 north of Stettler. A single male occupant was southbound when he swerved to miss a deer and hit an approach and rolled. The male was not injured. 9:31 a.m. — Report of a theft of a Ford F350 from the industrial area in Stettler. The vehicle was later recovered near Drumheller. SUI 11:59 a.m. — A female reported that a friend sold all her items that were in storage. Investigation revealed that this is a civil matter and no theft occurred. 12:52 p.m. — A female reported that her vehicle was damaged by a rock while meeting a grain truck on Highway 56. 1:11 p.m. — A report of three horses that were out on Highway 12 just east of Nevis. The horses were put back into a gated field. 1:25 p.m. — Complaint of mischief to a vehicle that was parked at the Stettler Motel. The truck received several scratches on both sides of the truck and some damage to the bumper and hood, as well. SUI 1:28 p.m. — Report of a collision with a deer on Range Road 18-2. 2:22 p.m. — A 911 hang-up call from a residence in Gadsby. An investigator attended and it was revealed that there were issues with the phone line. 4:06 p.m. — A 911 call received and it was reported that a tornado touched down in a rural area southeast of Stettler. No damage was reported. 6:16 p.m. — Residential false alarm. 9:52 p.m. — Complaint of loud music from the Lions’ Campground. Patrols were made throughout the area and no noise was heard. The complainant was not followed up with due to the caller requesting

Wednesday, July 4 12:45 a.m. — Report of a young child not in a child seat. The vehicle was located and the driver was warned/educated about the importance of seatbelts and child seats. 8:33 a.m. — Call about an abandoned vehicle that was parked along Highway 11. The registered owner was contacted and it was determined that the owner car-pools to work and just leaves the vehicle there throughout the day. 9:45 a.m. — Theft of a 2006 Arctic Cat 500 ATV. The quad is lime green in colour and has Alberta licence plate LV381. SUI 10:57 a.m. — Report of a found bike on 46 Street. When police showed up, the bike was located, but was now locked up. 2:11 p.m. — Report of three cattle on Highway 56 near Big Valley. The cattle were not located. 4:09 p.m. — Report of theft of gas from Esso. A unknown male, driving a gold-coloured Chrysler Concord filled up $30 worth of fuel and left without paying. SUI. 4:11 p.m. — A found BMX bike was turned into the Stettler RCMP. The bicycle was found along 50 Avenue. 8:10 p.m. — Report of a male youth that was out past his curfew. Investigation revealed the youth also failed to comply with other conditions. SUI 9:17 p.m. — Complaint of barking dogs at a residence on 47 Street. The owner was notified and warned. The complainant did not want bylaw animal services contacted at this time. Thursday, July 5 9:09 a.m. — Report of a vehicle that did not have a licence plate and now the complainant saw there was a licence plate on this vehicle. The vehicle was parked on 51 Street. The investigation revealed that the licence plate on the vehicle was valid and matched the vehicle. 10:26 a.m. — A collision between a motorcycle and pickup truck was reported on Highway 12 just east of Stettler. A 57-yearold male was injured in the collision. SUI 10:41 a.m. — Residential false alarm. 1:40 p.m. — Report of a cow on Highway 11. An investigator arrived at the location and the cow got back into the pasture from which it came from. 3:17 p.m. — Complaint of a missing/stolen black Angus bull from a farm near Erskine. SUI 4:11 p.m. — Report of found keys located near the Dairy Queen. 4:15 p.m. — Residential false alarm. 4:43 p.m. — Report of a Ford Escape that was

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driving at a high rate of speed and passed unsafely near some pedestrians. The incident took place on 48 Avenue. The vehicle was not located. 5:25 p.m. — Residential false alarm. 7:58 p.m. — A 911 call of a fight involving six or seven youths on 50 Avenue. Investigation revealed that a 19-year-old male entered a residence and was asked to leave and refused to do so. The 19-year-old male was intoxicated and attempted to start a fight. A brief scuffle took place and it resulted in the unwelcome guest eventually leaving. No charges were laid from this incident, but all people involved were spoken to and warned about their actions. 9:39 p.m. — A traffic stop was conducted with a vehicle to check and ensure the driver was sober. Upon further investigation, a male passenger was found to be out past his curfew. The male youth was arrested and charged with three counts of failing to comply with hiss conditions. The male was released and will attend Stettler Provincial court. 11:11 p.m. — Report of theft of a bike from behind the Town Pump Lounge.. The bike is red in colour with no writing on it. SUI 11:56 p.m. — Report of mischief to a residence on Spruce Drive. An unknown male youth banged on a window causing damage and then took off running. Patrols were made, but the male was not located. It is believed that the male is 15 to 17 years old and was wearing a grey hoody and dark pants. SUI Friday, July 6 9:10 a.m. — False residential alarm. 10:55 a.m. — Report of a suspicious death of a cow. SUI 12:07 p.m. — Report of a naked female in a bush on Tower Road. Police attended the location and a male was found nude in the bush. The 25-year-old male from Stettler was arrested and charged with causing a disturbance and obstruction. Court date is Aug. 23. 1:19 p.m. — Report of two male youths shooting seagulls with a air soft gun in the parking lot near the Ramada Hotel. Both male youths were located and arrested. SUI Saturday, July 7 6:54 a.m. — Report of a gas and dash at Esso, as well as a theft of sunglasses. The investigator attended and the suspect was revealed to have paid for the gas and sunglasses prior to departing. 7:18 a.m. — A Good Samaritan found a wallet and contacted police. An

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Sunday, July 8 12:38 a.m. — Report of a deer collision on Highway 12. 5:35 a.m. — Report of a truck on fire on Range Road 20-1. Police attended the location, and the truck that was on fire was also involved in a collision that struck a tree. No one was located in or around the truck. The registered owner of the truck has been contacted. SUI 9:31 a.m. — Report of threats by a 17-year-old male from Stettler. The suspect male was located and he advised he was in an altercation with a 46-yearold male from Stettler. Investigation revealed both parties were trespassing on each other’s property. The

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in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Police attended and spoke to the owner of the vehicle. The 50-year-old man from Alix was spoken to about the incident. He advised he left the windows down and just ran in quickly to get dog food. Police warned the male about leaving the dog inside of the vehicle is such hot weather. 2:49 p.m. — Residential false silent panic alarm. Police attended and everyone was fine at the residence. The property owner forgot her pass code. 7:15 p.m. — Alberta Sheriffs called the Stettler RCMP as they had a vehicle pulled over and marijuana was observed on the passenger seat. Police attended and a 30-year-old male from Calgary was arrested for possession for the purpose of trafficking. Sixty-five grams of marijuana, baggies, and a scale was seized from the vehicle. Court is scheduled for Aug. 23. 7:19 p.m. — Report of a driving complaint on Highway 12 eastbound near Erskine. The suspect vehicle not located at the time and the licence plate was not a match to suspect vehicle. 8:38 p.m. — Report for a welfare cheque on a 73-year-old male. Police attended and the male was at home and fine. 9:15 p.m. — An investigator pulled over a black Cobalt for having a burned-out passenger head-light. Fresh odour of marijuana was emanating from the vehicle. An 18-year-old male from Stettler was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of a prohibited weapon. During the search of the vehicle, a pair of brass knuckles was located. The male was charged and released. Court is set for Aug. 23. 9:32 p.m. — Report of a purple Charger stunting on the Airport Road. The witness was able to obtain a licence plate. SUI 9:45 p.m. — Report of a missing wallet from a 50 Avenue residence. 11:45 p.m. — Report of a suspicious person cutting through the caller’s yard at a 46 Street residence. The male was described as young with a green hoody. Patrols were made but the suspect male was gone.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bullet-Nose Bettyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; last Engine 6060 still running LES STULBERG Independent reporter Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perhaps a littleknown fact, but Stettler has a unique piece of Canadian history in its midst, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of the steelwheeled variety. Engine 6060, also dubbed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bullet-Nose Betty,â&#x20AC;? was the last steam train used by the Canadian National Railway. It ran in eastern Canada until it was first retired from regular service in 1960. Today, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the only remaining 6060 still operating. The 6060 is one of two steam engines used by Al-

berta Prairie Railway Excursions to pull the tourist train from Stettler to Big Valley, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much more history connected to the famed 6060. It was built in Montreal in 1944, during the Second World War, when the workforce was largely made up of women. Of Canadian design, it was built by the CNR to replace its aging fleet of engines with a much-improved model. In 1951, the 6060 pulled the Royal coach that carried then Princess Elizabeth on her visit to Canada. The following

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Engine 6060 is one of two steam engines used by Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions to pull the tourist train from Stettler to Big Valley, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even more history connected to the famed 6060. t h e t r e k t o Va n c o u ve r for Expo 86. The famed 6060 made its first visit to Stettler in 1989, when it was used by Central Western Railway for one summer. It came to Stettler permanently in 1998, to be used by Alberta Prairie. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In 2001, in a special ceremony at Jasper, the 6060 was handed over to the Rocky Mountain Rail Society,â&#x20AC;? said Don Totten, vice-president of the society that owns the 6060 today. The society, based out of Calgary, has volunteers from all across the country. The organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fundraising campaign is now being devoted to re-

pairing the 6060. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It needs some serious work on the boiler,â&#x20AC;? Totten said of the 6060, which is parked at Warden as it awaits its repairs. The 6060 has special meaning to Totten, as his grandfather ran the engine when it was in service in Ontario. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the first year the 6060 did not run on Canada Day,â&#x20AC;? said Home, who is impressed with the Alberta Prairie Train Excursions out of Stettler. The 79-year-old Homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s railway career began in 1949; he has been an engineer since 1958. Home has lived in Jasper since 1953.

Clearview, Catholic boards closer to mutual bus routes Stettler students going to Christ-King Catholic School could be riding buses with Clearview Public Schools as early as next winter. Trustees from East Central Alberta Catholic Separate Schools (ECACS) and Clearview are positive as they continue to discuss a plan to develop and

implement a co-operative busing agreement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It looks like it will be possibly in February or the fall of 2013 when the agreement comes into place,â&#x20AC;? said Ken Checkel, who chairs the Clearview board. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will be working on it through the summer.â&#x20AC;? Further discussions are scheduled regarding funding and co-ordination of school calendars, and both boards say theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking forward to the completion of an agreement. When the Clearview board approved the draft agreement April 24, trustees received information from ECACS that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not prepared to enter into an agreement until the 2013-14 school year. The Clearview and East Central boards have been working for months to create a co-operative busing program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both boards are looking forward to having an agreement in place at the first opportunity possible,â&#x20AC;? said Jim Brady, who chairs the Catholic board. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a joint effort to best utilize the education dollars coming to the schools of the area, while providing the best service possible to all students served by these school divisions.â&#x20AC;? The Catholic board plans to discuss the agreement at a special board meeting this summer, and then with parents of affected students. Student transportation review Also under review is improving bus services for other students. The Clearview board received a â&#x20AC;&#x153;student transportation reviewâ&#x20AC;? report from

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Halkirk history update keeps Home Fires burning R ICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Halkirk keeps on making history â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and preserving it. Just 25 years after the Halkirk Home Fires history book was released, the second volume was unveiled during the centennial celebrations last weekend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We started this two years ago with the plan to have it ready for the centennial,â&#x20AC;? said Judy de Mos, who chairs the committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It features families and

other history of Halkirk over the past 25 years.â&#x20AC;? With 176 pages, to accompany the first book of 700 pages published in 1984, the second volume features chapters on schools, the elevator, businesses, Halkirk Senior Centre, Halkirk Curling Rink, Halkirk Honoured Royal Ladies, Hicks 4-H Club, Cadets and the County of Paintearth. Dozens of stories and photos reflect the recent history published in the new volume. The Village of Halkirk

was incorporated in February 2012 as Bruce Laing, Albert Derr and Henry Higgins were elected to the first council, with W. L. Foltons as secretary-treasurer for $50 a year. Notably, the current mayor, Dale Kent, mentioned that he lives in the house that Higgins built more than 100 years ago. Years before the village was incorporated, many families settled in the area that became a delivery point when the railway arrived in 1909. A special mural outlined

the history of the village, which included the population over the decades: 135 in 1914, 150 in 1925, 145 in 1935, 148 in 1956, 192 in 1965, 136 in 1975, 160 in 1985, 150 in 1995, 117 in 2005 and 121 in 2011. Halkirk was also the fifth-smallest municipality in Alberta in 2005. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The population of Halkirk has been steady over the decades, although we lost businesses like a hardware store, grocery stores and livery stables,â&#x20AC;? said de Mos, who arrived in the area in 1977. Volunteers keep the community spirit going and farm families in the

surrounding area have also added to life in Halkirk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has changed a lot,â&#x20AC;? said Duke, a resident for more than 60 years, and postmistress for the past 30 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We still have a post office, a school and hotel. Once you lose a school, you start to lose your community.â&#x20AC;? With more community organizations and events like weekly dances, Halkirk Elks Lodge is the only club in town. The group annually stages the Halkirk Bullarama, which attracts more than 1,000 people for the one-day event in August. The village has many

families with deep roots, and Halkirk is known as a welcoming community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have much more community involvement in a small town and a more neighbourly spirit,â&#x20AC;? said John de Mos, who moved from big cities of Calgary and Ottawa. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;?People went out of their way to make us comfortable. It was the right move for us to go from a larger city to a small rural area like Halkirk.â&#x20AC;? New editions of the history book are $40 each and a vailable from de Mos at 403-884-2286 or other committee members.

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Halkirkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history book committee includes (from left) Rose Koenraadt, Virginia Duke, Wendy Ashbacher and chair Judy de Mos. They produced Halkirk Home Fires just in time for the centennial. Missing from the photo is Linda Chick.

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Endiang ‘tornado’ shakes up humid summer LES STULBERG Independent reporter What’s believed to be a tornado struck the Endiang area late last Tuesday afternoon. Marty Brooker videotaped the funnel cloud, moving in a southwest to northeast direction, from his yard 10 kilometres east of Endiang. “At one point, it appeared two funnel clouds hooked together to form a larger funnel cloud,” said Brooker, who took the video at about 4:30 p.m. The video clip appeared on TV newscasts. The most destruction occurred at the farm of former Drumheller-Stettler MLA Jack Hayden, where a storage shed housing an ultra-light airplane, among other things, was totally destroyed. “This was no ordinary wind,” said Hayden, who was not home at the time of the storm. When Hayden arrived home, he found there wasn’t one piece of the structure that was left standing and the debris was strewn in every direction, except toward his home. The plane was upside down on top of the nearby corrals. Some of the cement footings were lifted out of the ground. Pieces of the 20-by-40-foot wood and metal-clad building were scattered around the farmyard. A couple of

pieces were driven into the side of a combine, many pieces were deposited in a nearby slough, and some pieces were taken much further. Jim Wasdal, a local farmer, flew over the Hayden farm in his airplane and said he could see pieces of the building scattered in a path a half mile to the northeast. Another neighbour, Jim Groundwater, who lives about 10 kilometers northeast of Hayden, was watching the funnel cloud with binoculars. “I spotted a large piece of tin in the funnel cloud as it passed by,” Groundwater said. A number of trees were taken down in the Hayden yard, and the upper third of the yard-light pole was twisted off. The light fixture from pole was found a couple of hundred yards to the southeast. A steel calf-cradle that was beside the shed was found at the edge of the slough about 400 yards away. “It usually takes three men to lift it,” Hayden said. Strangely though, a light barbecue that was standing a mere 20 feet away from the missing shed wasn’t even tipped over. Other damage from the storm occurred southwest of Endiang near the farm of Ken and Eleanor Schultz; they inherited a granary from the neighbouring land

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A plane on former Drumheller-Stettler MLA Jack Hayden’s farm was tossed upside down on the corrals last Tuesday as an apparent tornado struck the Endiang area. A storage shed was destroyed in the process. of Warren Jones. They were watching the funnel cloud and could see it going up and down. The next day, they discovered the Jones granary about 300 to 400 hundred yards into their hay field. “The granary was the third one in the row of granaries,” said Eleanor Schultz. “It broke Jones’ fence, put a couple of gouges in the road, then went between our fence and the power line, touching neither.” Some other area farms suffered damage to trees,

but fortunately there were no personal injuries or loss of homes. Stormy weather across central Alberta and southern Saskatchewan last Tuesday spawned reports of five tornadoes. Meteorologist Louis Kohanyi with Environment Canada said the office received calls about tornadoes touching down in Alberta, west of Didsbury and near Endiang. In Saskatchewan, tornadoes were reported west of Davidson, southwest of Watrous, and southwest of Quill Lake.

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Metal and wood parts from a building on the Hayden farm smashed into the combine last Tuesday.

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Q: Why should I see a chiropractor? A: Joints in your back or neck can sometimes become inflamed. When this happens, the capsule around the joint swells up and causes physical pressure on the surrounding tissues including the nerves. When nerves get irritated, you can get local or shooting pain, weakness, numbness and tingling. Since nerves are the pathway from your brain to every other tissue in your body, it makes sense that if there is a problem with the pathway, things can go badly wrong. (Next time you are using a garden hose, try kinking it somewhere along the line and see what happens!) In essence, inflamed joints can kink the nerves - so the logical solution is to get rid of the kink! A chiropractic adjustment is a very specific manoeuvre, designed to coax a stuck and inflamed joint back into proper mobility. With regular motion restored, the inflammation subsides and the “kink” is relieved. Chiropractic adjustments work to help you feel better, restore mobility and relieve pain. To read more articles like this, go to: www.familychiropracticstettler.ca

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Open house Saturday explores Haiti fundraiser set for Friday Buffalo Lake growth options RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter With room to develop 2,377 new residential lots on the south shore of Buffalo Lake, proposed options to direct growth are slated to be presented at an open house this Saturday. Property owners in the summer villages of Rochon Sands and White Sands have an opportunity to comment on the options during the open house at Rochon Sands Community Hall from 10 a.m. to noon. “We will present some narroweddown options that people will be welcomed to comment on,” said Johan van der Bank, director of planning and development for the County of Stettler. The committee narrowed the plan down to two options from three after about 30 interested residents offered their ideas at a workshop June 23 for the Buffalo Lake South

Shore Growth Node Statutory Plan for the three municipalities. “We got some good comments and now the committee will consider how we want to proceed with the preferred option and timing,” said Rochon Sands Mayor Wayne Miller. “The most important thing is the feedback that will have to recognized by the committee,” said White Sands Mayor Lorne Thurston. While Option 2 would promote small lots, the greatest discussion and support appeared to be for the third option of a concept that would introduce the transfer of development credits (TDC) scheme that has just been introduced in Alberta, but is already popular in the U.S. Under the scheme, all property owners would be given a number of credits, van der Bank said. In order to build residential development, property owners would be required to purchase credits from the owners of the conservation areas. “This is one tool available to

municipalities to manage density,” van der Bank said. “We should not shy away from the TDC because we haven’t tried it before.” Conservation areas include space to preserve and protect land for scenic landscapes, agriculture and environment. County Reeve Wayne Nixon supports the concept. “It does have positives and it will benefit people who own land that is not developable, to help them make some money,” Nixon said. With a two-month window in July and August when the summer villages are highly populated with residents, the planning committee is aiming to expedite the process before the end of the summer. Otherwise, it could be delayed until next summer. For more information, phone the county office at 403-742-4411, or connect to the county website at stettlercounty.ca.

County to consider new long-term home for offices, public-works yard RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter County of Stettler might consider a long-term plan for a new home to house its offices and public-works yard. Both are running out of room. “This is part of our longterm study over the next five to 30 years,” Reeve Wayne Nixon said during the latest council meeting. “We want to look at all the options and all the possibilities.” Options to expand at the

current site on 44 Avenue in the Town of Stettler, or to re-locate to another part of the town or in the county, are being considered by a committee of councillors Blake Chapman, Terry Schiffner and Greggory Jackson. “We have a shop at capacity and an office at capacity,” said chief administrative officer Tim Fox. “We need to start planning now. “What is the best economical way to move forward?” Now located on 17.22

acres, the county yard has become utilized to a maximum and more space will be required as the county adds more staff and equipment, Fox said. This issue has become a top priority for council in its strategic planning process. “Most of the work would be done in-house,” Fox said. “However, I would like to include an upset cost of $15,000 for outside consultants to provide drawings, appraisals, and expertise to prepare the report.” The report would pro-

vide the county with a review of the current situation and present property values, and projected future capital costs ands analysis of the reasons for renovations or new construction of a county office or shop. Since the office building was officially opened on Aug. 31, 1990, the neighbourhood has grown, with a new Stettler Sports Park added two years ago and a seniors’ support-living facility in progress just northwest of the site. Last summer, the council chambers were upgraded with visual technology. Council expects the study could take two years, and extend past the date of the next municipal elections in October 2013. If that’s the case, different councillors might serve on the special planning committee to determine the terms of reference.

A local woman with roots in Haiti hopes to raise thousands of dollars with a special activity this Friday in downtown Stettler. Face-painting, a bake sale and kids’ photo booth will be part of the fun at the Fundraiser for Haitian Education at Family Chiropractic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “My goal is to raise $5,000 at the event to help five students in my hometown of Jeremie get the education they deserve,” said

Josie Erickson. “Somebody in Canada paid for my schooling, so I want to do the same for other teens in Haiti.” Haiti is a generally poor country, and education is expensive, she said. “The more money we raise, we have a chance to help more teens get a proper education.” All money raised is pegged to educate teens in Haiti. For more information, phone Erickson at 403-430-0371.

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HEALTHY DONATION — Elaine Lyster sits in new cross-trainer bike donated to Paragon Place in Stettler from the Stettler Hospital Foundation and Stettler Frontenac Chapter of the IODE. Standing (from left) are Joanne Lee of the IODE, Paragon Place fundraising co-ordinator Vivian Lowther and foundation representative Greggory Jackson, a County of Stettler councillor. The new equipment promotes a healthier lifestyle for residents of the seniors’ complex.

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SHOW & SHINE DONORS Jeff ’s Automotive Repair & Restoration Heartland Glass, Stettler Fountain Tire – Stettler C.R. Glass, Stettler Woody’s Automotive Ltd. NAPA Auto Xtras Ltd. Well’s Furniture Jewel Theatre Rubber Duck Yard Care Tom’s Boot & Western Wear Stettler Dodge Stettler Independent Creative Machining I.D. Apparel Les Edwards (LG Edwards Consulting) Jim’s Video Cabinet of Curiosities J.T. Autobody Ltd. Byron & Charlene Norman Bounty Onsite Inc. Donalda Coulee Friendship Club Stettler Home Hardware Snap On – Kevin Peters Bloke’s Bakery Ltd. Brennan Autobody Repair Ltd. Heartland Stationers Savage Value Drug Mart Rainbow Photo Lab Scissors Palace Unisex Hairstyling Sobeys Donalda & District Museum Gallery With A View Lazy M Stables Village of Donalda Barrett Norman Donalda Community Promotions Thank you to the many volunteers and summer step students that helped to groom the Village of Donalda and prepare for the huge number of visitors who arrived to celebrate Donalda’s Centennial. It was great to have all the many organizations and groups come together to pull off an outstanding weekend. The whole community should be proud of what was accomplished. Thank you again from the Donalda Centennial 2012 Committee: Beth Fulton, Bruce Gartside, John Pearson, Darlene Tantrum, Judy Dinsmore, Marlene Conibear, Byron Norman, Julie Hebbes, Ken Walker, Ray Kneeland and Jeff Stensrud.

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Stettler Regional Fire Department would like to remind homeowners to check their carbon monoxide and smoke detectors regularly. On Sunday, July 8, at 5:18 a.m., Station 1 responded to a 911 call where the caller stated they heard a loud explosion along 40 Avenue, just south of the Stettler Airport. On arrival, fire crews discovered an abandoned truck, on fire, stuck in a line of trees in a field. No one was on the scene when crews arrived, and because it was determined the truck was purposely driven into the trees, the matter

was handed over to the Stettler RCMP, and the investigation is ongoing. On Thursday, July 5, Station 1 responded to a motorcycle-versus-vehicle collision. At 10:25 a.m., fire crews were called to 44 Avenue in Stettler, where the incident occurred. Two people were taken by ground ambulance to the Stettler hospital with undetermined injuries. Traffic was down to one lane for a short time while the debris and fuel were cleaned off the road. The cause has not been determined. On Monday, July 2,

Stettler Regional Fire Department Station 1 responded to a two-vehicle collision. At 3:35 p.m., fire crews were called to the intersection of highways 11 and 21, where crews assisted Alix Fire Department with traffic control and spill control. Both vehicles suffered major damage and were towed to Stettler. All occupants of both vehicles were treated by Stettler EMS, with only one person being transported to Stettler Hospital with undetermined injuries. The investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing.

Proposed four-year terms earn Stettler-area blessing RICHARD FROESE Independent reporter Shifting municipal elections to four years from three years appears to be gaining local support. Albertans are invited to offer suggestions for the review of the provincial Local Authorities Election Act, and Stettler-area politicians have already weighed in on the issue. Albertans have until July 31 to submit their comments as part of the review, which also asks whether to hold elections in the spring rather than the current time of the fall — the third Monday of October. While only Alberta and British Columbia have three-year terms for municipal and school board elections, four-year terms are held in the other eight provinces, along with the three territories. “The reasoning behind it is sound and it could save some costs,” said County of Stettler Reeve Wayne Nixon. “A four-year term allows councils to plan more into the future.” Another local municipal leader agrees. “Four years makes sense for more and better continuity — you can

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accomplish more,” said Town of Stettler Mayor Dick Richards. He also wants to give all property owners in the community an opportunity to vote, though the current act permits only residents to vote in their municipality. “If you pay property taxes in a community, you should have a say,” Richards said. He noted that about half of the businesses owners in Stettler can’t vote here because they’re residents in another municipality. Richards also said he wants elections to be more accessible for people who travel south for the winter. In the Village of Halkirk, Mayor Dale Kent said he supports terms of either four years or three. With the next elections scheduled for October, changes would occur as early as next year. At least one local municipal council is opposed to shifting municipal elections to four years. “Our council doesn’t support four-year terms, because we feel three years is enough commitment,” said Town of Castor Mayor Garry DeVloo. Castor council also supports the concept that all property owners in the municipality, not just residents, should be eligible to vote. “We discussed it at length as a council and these are the two issues we agreed on,” DeVloo said. The possible change isn’t as concerning for other municipalities. “I have no problem whether it’s three years or four,” said County of Paintearth Reeve George Glazier. He even suggested that

provincial and municipal elections be held on the same fixed election day. Glazier, however, opposes any option that residents vote in municipalities where they own property, not just in the community where they reside. “I think you should be able to vote in only one municipality,” Glazier said. Clearview Public Schools trustess also support four-year terms. “We discussed it a couple of years ago and we supported a four-year term,” said Ken Checkel, who chairs the school board. School trustees agree with the four-year term. “Although the association doesn’t have a position, we know many members support the idea,” said Clearview trustee Patty Dittrick, who also serves as president of the Public School Boards Association of Alberta. “If municipalities go to four-year terms, we want to go to four-year terms, as well.” A survey is also available online to allow Albertans to further respond and express their positions. “Given that voting is one of the most fundamental democratic rights, all Albertans deserve a say in how their local elections are governed,” said Doug Griffiths, Minister of Municipal Affairs, who also serves as the MLA for Battle RiverWainwright. “We want to hear from Albertans and from municipalities on these issues, so any changes can be made this fall in time for the 2013 local elections.” To complete the survey or for more information, connect to the website municipalaffairs.alberta.ca.

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Congratulations to our neighbouring community of Halkirk on its centennial celebration on the weekend. They had a great parade, a weekend full of activities and fireworks that could be seen from Endiang. Best wishes for another 100 years. Ken and Eleanor Schultz host their 30th annual pancake breakfast and campout weekend July 20-22. Also included will be the ninth annual “Great Endiang Balloon Race,” and everyone is welcome to take in all or part of the weekend activities. Remember to get your tickets for Gary Fjellgaard, who is coming to Endiang on July 27 for an evening performance. Tickets are $20 and available from Ruthie’s Roost or by calling Ruth at 403585-8379. Members of the Gutsche and Stulberg families attended the wedding of Lorissa Blake and Jesse Robar in Hanna on Saturday. Lorissa is the daughter of Lori Blake and Grant Blake and granddaughter of Gordon and Shirley Robertson. We welcome Jennifer (nee Knowles) Dittman and her four children to the hamlet of Endiang for the summer. They will be living in grandma Lois Ballinger’s house. Hubby Corey remains at his job in Calgary and is getting their home there ready to sell, as they’re looking to relocate somewhere closer to here. There are a couple of bridal showers coming up this week for local bridesto-be. The first is for Nikki Paulsen, bride-elect of Kevin Pivert, on July 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Endiang Hall. The other is for Lindsay Jennings, future bride of Warren Jones, on July 14 at 2 p.m. at the Byemoor Hotel. Women are asked to please bring lunch to both showers. B.J. Smith and Ruth Fowler, owners of the restaurant in Endiang, were away for a week on a trail ride. The ride started at

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The Endmoor Gophers ball team made strides in its first year of operation. In the back row (from left) are coach Bobbi Buchwitz, Cash Buchwitz, Madeline Buchwitz, Samantha Buchwitz, Tanner Taziar, Ryder Buchwitz, Jacob Buchwitz, Chase Walker and coach Heather Tucker. In the front row (from left) are Brianna Taziar, Harper Reis, Rylee Jones, Callie Tucker and Emma Jack. Missing from the photo are Laurel and Nate Hutton. The players ranged from four to 10 years old. Rafter Six Ranch at Canmore, with B.J. as the Trail Boss. The invitational ride was hosted by the Cowley family to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede. It took five days to get to Calgary. The wagons and horses had a police escort

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Stettler tops Alberta boys’ under-18 ﬁeld Bowie strikes at right time with an MVP performance JOHN MACNEIL Independent editor

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Stettler FC won the provincial under-18 boys’ soccer championship Sunday in Three Hills. The keeper in the foreground is Cole Nichols. In the front row (from left) are Graeme Broemling, Mackenzie Rost, Ricky Armstrong, Nick Yaschuk, Derek Muhlbach, Braden Bowie and Logan Davidson. In the back row (from left) are head coach Brad Newton, assistant coach Tim Girard, manager Carla Vanderburg, Cody Hoskins, Brandon Wintringham, Josh Taylor, Dustin Newton, Anthony Vanderburg, Jeff Skaley and Brandon Hoskins. Missing from the photo is co-captain Dylan Muhlbach, who wasn’t available for the weekend because of his work commitments.

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Stettler ‘would not be denied’ in quest for provincial crown By Brad Newton Head coach, Stettler FC under-18 boys Stettler’s under-18 boys took Three Hills by storm, winning the provincial Tier 4 boys’ rural soccer championship on the weekend. With an undefeated league championship record and another winning performance in the provincial playdowns, the guys were determined to have a triple-crown year. You could just tell the guys wanted the gold medals badly. They came to play and would not be denied. All the players were at the top of their game. Their passing support was great, as they controlled the ball and had possession more than the other teams. The whole team worked well and united. The coaching staff would like to thank the fans for the support. They were awesome. We had as many fans or more than the host team, and they definitely cheered louder. The fans were as much into the game as the team. The first game for Stettler was against Carstairs. Settler’s

tournament MVP, Braden Bowie, opened the scoring. Battling off defenders and outworking them, he released a great shot and sent the ball in. A while later, Carstairs was able to tie the game. That would prove to be the only goal Stettler would allow in the tournament. Not to be outdone, Stettler came back hard as Anthony Vanderburg, with a beautiful shot, scored to give Stettler the win. Stettler’s second game was against Fort Saskatchewan. Stettler had the mindset to shut out this team, and that we did with a score of 1-0. Stettler outplayed the opponents, having control of the ball for the better part of the game. The players played with a lot of class this game, as it got rough. We played hard but clean. Hard-working Braden Bowie scored the only goal of the game, sending us to the goldmedal game. For the final, we faced the hometown team, Three Hills. We knew it would be a hard game, but we made a game-plan and stuck to it. Three Hills came out at us hard, but again our wall of defenders shut them down.

Ricky Armstrong blasted a shot past the Three Hills keeper halfway in the first half. As Stettler’s keeper was injured in a collision with a There Hills player, coach Newton changed formation of players as he attended to keeper Cole Nichols on the field. That proved worthy, with an extra defender, as Three Hills kept coming at us. We simply shut them down and got the ball up to our strikers. With 15 minutes left in the second half, Dustin Newton outraced the defenders, and as the keeper came out to challenge, Dustin gave the ball a light chip shot up and over the keeper. As the ball bounced into the empty net, the celebration had begun. The team and fans erupted, as we knew we were well on the way to gold. It seemed to take forever for the last whistle to blow, but when it did, it was all worth it, as coaches and players stormed the field and gathered with the keeper in the 18yard box as provincial champions. The coaching staff would like to congratulate all Stettler players, because you’re all worthy provincial champions.

A few months ago, there was doubt Stettler would be able to field an under-18 boys’ soccer team this summer, let alone win a provincial championship. A shortage of players threatened to derail Stettler FC even before the first whistle sounded on the 2012 season. At the 11th hour, however, the team came together and set course for a spectacular season that ended Sunday with a goldmedal finish in the provincial Tier 4 rural championship at Three Hills. Stettler blanked host Three Hills 2-0 in the final of a three-day tournament that was played in sweltering heat that was pushing above 30 C. Stettler sparkplug Braden Bowie, the team’s MVP on the weekend, scored in two of the three games and assisted on Ricky Armstrong’s winning goal in the final. Bowie, 18, was one of those players added to the 16-man roster on the eve of the spring/summer season, as Stettler scrambled to find a full complement. “At the beginning, I didn’t even register for soccer,” said Bowie, a hockey player who hadn’t played soccer the previous two years. “(Teammate) Brandon Hoskins actually called me and asked me to sign up, about a week or two weeks after registration. I got in touch with Brad (coach Newton) and I got myself signed up just before our first game. “I’m not really sure exactly what was happening with (the U18 registration). I just know that we weren’t even supposed to have a team.” Stettler not only rallied

to form an under-18 team, but went on to win the Central Alberta Soccer Association championship. Then, the kids from the heart of Alberta showed more heart on the weekend as they won three games in as many days to take home the provincial gold medals. “It was awesome for everybody,” Bowie said. “I know, last year, (Stettler) got silver at provincials, and they lost to Three Hills, but it sounds like Stettler dominated that game. Like, 90 per cent of the time, they had it. They just let in one weak goal. So, it was awesome for them to get back out there and take gold this time. “I guess everything just came together this weekend. At least, it was nice to win provincials in something, because I never have before.” Bowie and six of his soccer teammates were part of the Stettler Legion Blues team that failed to medal at the midget A hockey provincials last March in Rocky Mountain House, so the soccer title was a redemption of sorts. “I think it was a little bit of motivation, since we didn’t win (hockey) provincials,” he said. “We wanted to win something, at least in some sport, before you’re done your minor sports. I will probably never play soccer again. “I like playing soccer, (but) I’m just there for the fun. It’s not really one of my passions. I like hockey a lot more. “Soccer is kind of a second sport to most of us. We’re all big hockey players, but it was still a great year (in soccer). It was really awesome. See ‘Stettler’ on Page B2

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The Stettler FC under-18 boys’ team (in yellow jerseys) won three games in as many days last weekend to win the provincial Tier 4 rural soccer championship in Three Hills. Stettler blanked host Three Hills 2-0 in the final.

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Stettler’s ‘exhausting weekend’ produces gold medal Continued from Page B1 “All of us are really athletic. We’re usually pretty good at every sport we try. It all kind of clicked together — after a little bit of practice and stuff like that. And everybody plays with a lot of heart, so it makes it really good.” Hockey ties run deep with the Stettler soccer champions. While seven members of the U18s played hockey with the Legion Blues, the Muhlbach twins — Derek and Dylan — skated with the junior B

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In Saturday’s action, Stettler blanked Fort Saskatchewan 1-0 to earn a berth in the final Sunday. Stettler went up against the host team in the goldmedal game, but it didn’t necessarily seem that way. “I think we had the fans on our side (Sunday),” said Bowie, whose father and grandparents were in the crowd at Three Hills. “After we scored our first goal, for sure, the momentum was definitely on our side. Their fans weren’t very loud and ours were, so it was awesome. There was lots of people there. It was a really good atmosphere.” Stettler weathered its opponents — and the extreme heat — as Cole Nichols recorded his second shutout of the tournament and Dustin Newton scored an insurance goal in the second half of the 2-0 victory. “It was an exhausting weekend,” Bowie said. “Afterward, everybody’s feet hurt from their cleats. I know Derek Muhlbach lost a toenail, so that didn’t feel too good. “With the hot weather, we just stayed hydrated a lot. I know our coaches really watched (to monitor fatigue). If some kids looked like they were having some problems with the heat, they’d pull them off and get them in the shade. We had lots of water and Powerade (drinks), and just kept ourselves hydrated. Everybody was pouring water on themselves, just trying to cool down. Even if it was only for a few minutes, it still helped.” Stettler showed its depth on the weekend as the club played without co-captain Dylan Muhlbach, a versatile athlete who wasn’t available because of work commitments. Stettler’s U18 lineup is loaded with strong players, and that physical toughness proved to be a factor in the team’s championship performance. “We definitely have a big team,” said Bowie, one of the smaller players at

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Derek Muhlbach (left) of the Stettler FC under-18 team battles against Three Hills during Sunday’s final in the provincial rural boys’ championship. Stettler won 2-0. about five-foot-eight and 145 pounds. “Our team is a lot bigger than Three Hills, for sure. “It was intense the whole time (at the provincials). Our last game, the tension was unreal. People were yelling at each other all the time. Our team usually gets bummed out a lot, because we’re all a bunch of hockey and football players, so we get a little bit more rough than all the other teams do. We’re used to the contact and stuff like that. “The refs were good about it this weekend, though. They let us play on and kept everything at a fast pace.” Reminiscent of his hockey efforts, the relentless Bowie relied on speed to make himself a constant scoring threat during the soccer provincials. “That’s all I try and do, is just go faster than the other guys,” he said. “I’m not big enough to push people around, so … “I just had a lot of energy this weekend. I went

out there and I just tried my hardest, really, and the ball just came to me. I got a lot of good chances — some I should have put in the net, and I didn’t, and then some that I did get in the net, so it was good.” After playing defence this season, Bowie responded to a shift to striker and midfield early in the provincial tournament. “The whole season, I played defence, and I never really played that much,” he said. “Then, they put me on striker and it seemed to work a lot better for me, just using my speed. I scored a few goals and they kept me there, and I did pretty good all weekend. “Brandon Wintringham was originally playing striker and he asked for a sub within the first five minutes (of Game 1 last Friday) to get some water, so they just quickly put me out there and I scored a goal, so they kept me there. Just got to prove yourself.” Bowie and his teammates proved their worth on

the weekend, and they celebrated the provincial title late Sunday night and still reported to their respective summer jobs Monday. “It was really awesome,” Bowie said with a smile Monday evening. “I think most of us had to work today, but we didn’t care. We were all pretty pumped that we won.” U18 NAME GAME: Stettler’s provincial goldmedallists include nine members of the class of 2012 from William E. Hay Composite High School — Ricky Armstrong, Braden Bowie, Cody and Brandon Hoskins, Derek and Dylan Muhlbach, Cole Nichols, Mackenize Rost and Nick Yaschuk. Other members of the Stettler under-18 team are Graeme Broemling, Logan Davidson, Dustin Newton, Jeff Skaley, Josh Taylor, Anthony Vanderburg and Brandon Wintringham. Brad Newton is the head coach, Tim Girard is the assistant coach and Carla Vanderburg is the manager.

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Stettler wrapped up its under-12 girls’ softball season with a fifth-place finish in the provincials. In the back row (from left) are Megan Kobi, Kayla Myshaniuk, Mikayla Torgerson, Rachel Morbeck and Jaiden Stotz. In the middle row (from left) are Taylor Northrop, Brooke Mulgrove, Rebecca Bridge and Jenny Munholland. In the front row (from left) are Gracie Morbeck, Tamara Ball and Elli Anderson.

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By Sheri Morbeck Stettler Crush under-12 coach The Stettler Crush travelled to Sedgewick on the weekend to play in the provincial under-12 C softball championship, and placed fifth among 14 teams. In its opener against Lacombe Matrix on Friday morning, Stettler received strong pitching from Jaiden Stotz, and scored five runs in the fifth inning, but ran out of time in a 12-6 loss. Due to the round-robin format, the loss left the Crush in a do-or-die situation for their remaining games in the tournament. On Friday evening, Stettler dominated Lac La Biche and posted a 20-4 victory that was shortened to four innings. Stotz and Rachel Morbeck were solid on the Stettler mound, and Stotz earned the lone home run. In the mid-afternoon heat Saturday, the Crush staved off Coronation and won 18-10 in six innings. Stettler pitcher Kayla My-

shaniuk was spectacular in relief, and helped her cause with a home run. Brooke Mulgrove also had a solid hit that turned out to be a homer. Crush catcher Gracie Morbeck was outstanding behind the plate, despite the heat. Saturday evening, Stettler faced Westlock, and all 12 Crush players hit the ball hard in a 21-3, five-inning victory. Stettler starting pitcher Mikayla Torgerson was almost unstoppable as she allowed only four runners in four innings. Rachel Morbeck pitched the final inning and struck out three of the five batters she faced. After posting a 3-1 round-robin record, Stettler went up against Clive in a tiebreaker Sunday morning and suffered a 10-9 loss. Stotz and Taylor Northrop each homered for Stettler, and Rachel Morbeck tripled. “It was a real roller-

coaster ride of a game for the girls — very intense and a real heartbreaker,” said Stettler coach Sheri Morbeck. Clive went on to earn the bronze medal. Lacombe took home gold and host Sedgewick settled for silver. Stettler coaches Morbeck and Troy Anderson said the Stettler girls gave it their all. “Each and every girl helped earn the team’s wins,” Morbeck said. “They played passionately and should be very proud of what they accomplished this year. “In fact, these girls are the only team to have beaten the Lacombe goldmedallists all year, when they faced them in Stettler in late June and hammered them 16-6. “As a brand-new player to the game of softball, Jenny Munholland was very eager to listen and learn, and improved immensely

throughout the season. Brooke Mulgrove proved to be very versatile, able to hold her own in any position, and was very strong on the bat. Rebecca Bridge and Taylor Northrop both had dynamite hits when we needed them most. Mikayla Torgerson, Jaiden Stotz, Rachel Morbeck and Kayla Myshaniuk put fear into every team we faced with their pitching and hitting. Tamara Ball was an allaround player who stole home numerous times. Megan Kobi was also a solid player who never gave up, and proved that she could win in the hot box anytime she got there. Elli Anderson was able to overcome all of her injuries (severely sprained ankle and a broken wrist), and did play in Sedgewick, showing some great batting and fielding. Gracie Morbeck was spectacular behind the plate, and had everyone commenting on her tremendous speed around the bases.”

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Tillie Schilling Tillie Schilling passed away on July 3, 2012 in Stettler, Alberta at the age of 92 years. Tillie was born on October 6, 1919 at Castor, Alberta, one of thirteen children to Rose and George Renschler. Tillie married Harry Schilling on August 23, 1942; they farmed south of Halkirk, Alberta where they raised their five children. They moved to Stettler, Alberta in 1974 and began their retirement. Tillie enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping, jigsaw puzzles and did some travelling. She is survived by her children: Betty (Wade) Jameson, Patsy Sorensen, Debbie Schilling and Allan Schilling; twelve grandchildren: Murray, Kathleen and Darren Jameson, Brenda Iversen, Brent and Codee Sorensen, Rusty Reeves, Goldie Reed, Dollie Mustard, Lyndsey Coulthard, Kelsey Howe and Scott Wraight; thirteen great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and many dear friends. Tillie was predeceased by her husband Harry Schilling, daughter Judy Reeves, granddaughter Tina Reeves and son in law Allen Sorensen. A funeral service for the late Mrs. Tillie Schilling was held on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 in the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home with Reverend Grant Sikstrom officiating. Tillie was laid to rest beside her husband Harry in the Botha Woodland Cemetery, Botha, Alberta. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Tillie to the Botha Woodland Cemetery. To send or view condolences to the family, please visit www.stettlerfuneralhome.com

STINSON Where to start? We have so many wonderful people to thank for their support after the loss of our dear mom, grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma, Florence Stinson. Thanks to our family and friends for their phone calls, food and feasts, cards, visits to the house, flowers, donations, thoughts and prayers and attendance at mom’s memorial service. Thanks to Dr. Heaven, Dr. du Toit, and all the staff at Paragon Place and Heritage House, recreation staff, Cathy Cassidy, support services and especially the nursing staff for their care, TLC and yes, all the tea and toast. Special thanks to Sylvie Tremblay and the staff of Brennen Funeral Home for their professional and compassionate care and guidance with making arrangements. They lightened the load at a difficult time. Many thanks to Rev. Dave Denholm for his visit to the house, his comforting words and lovely service. To Brenda Brinson for the delicious lunch after the service. To organist Lorraine Coulthard for playing some of mom’s favorite hymns. To granddaughter Colleen Walton and brother Ross Hyatt for their family tributes. Thanks again to all of you. Your support is very much appreciated. The Goodman’s and von Krogh’s

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If we could have a lifetime wish and one dream to come true, we would pray with all our hearts just to see and talk to you. A thousand words won’t bring you back, we know because we tried and neither will a million tears, we know because we’ve cried. You’ve left behind our broken hearts and precious memories too but we’ve never wanted memories. We only want you. Love you Danny!

December 14, 1921 ~ July 5, 2012

Forever loved and deeply missed Mom, Dad, Missy and Jeff

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IT’S A GIRL! Jeff & Tricia Simon and big brother Sidney are pleased to announce the arrival of Neeva Reneé Born on June 24, 2012 7 lbs. 6 oz. 19 3/4 in. Proud grandparents are Jack and Elaine Simon and Ron and Diane Palmer. Special thanks to Dr. Drummond and the Stettler Hospital staff.

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KITTLER Special thanks to Alberta Prairie for their support and help over the years and at the time of the passing of my husband Walter. We are grateful for the phone calls, visits, cards, food, flowers, friendship and memorial donations. Special thanks to Melanie, Jim, Dennis and Shaun for their help with the lawn and other things. We truly appreciated the inspiring celebration of Walter’s life conducted by the ministers and gifts of music from Debbie & Richard and many others. Thanks to the ushers and to Peggy and the ladies of the church and Sheila and her group for the preparation of the lunch. The efficient and professional assistance give to us from Wilson’s Funeral Chapel will be remembered. Sincerely Alice, children and family

WELLER Ada Betty 1927 - 2012 †Mrs. Ada Betty Weller passed away at the Pine Ridge long term care in Stettler†on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at the age of 85 years. Ada loved her family very much and will be missed by all who knew her. Ada is survived by her loving children, Richard Hoveland and Louise (Walter) Bellair†all of Stettler and son, Brian (Val) Hoveland of Lloydminster, SK. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, many greatgrandchildren, other relatives and many friends. A funeral service was held at the Brennen Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. with the Pastor Nathan Mullen officiating. Interment followed in the Lake View Cemetery, Stettler. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions can be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation in care of Brennen Funeral Home and Cremation Services P.O. Box 193 Stettler, Alberta TOC 2LO who have been entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. 403.742.3315 Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting our website at www.brennenfuneralhome.com

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In Loving Memory Roland Edgar Desilets

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Roland is survived by his loving family: children, Florence Cook of Langley, Robert (Starr) Desilets o f G a d s b y, L o u i s e L a n d o f Didsbury, Rita (Allan) Hennel of Stettler, Yvonne Desilets (Tim) of Blackfalds and Michael Desilets of Stettler; grandchildren, Ashley (Jennifer) Cook, Janelle Cook, Shelly (Ken) Perry, Renn’e (Danny) Belair, Tanya Desilets, Caleb (Shantel) Desilets, Renn Land, Gary Land, Dudley Land (LeeAnn), David (Leslee) Hennel, Kimberley (Jon) LaFournie, Theresa (Allan) Campbell and Jenn Desilets; twenty-three great grandchildren and one great great grandson; all of Laura’s family; other family members and dear friends. Prayer Vigil will take place Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. at Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at Christ King Catholic Church Stettler, Alberta. Donations may be made in memory of Roland to Stettler and District Ambulance Association or S.T.A.R.S..

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In Memoriam In loving memory of my husband Mason Annable Feb. 19, 1933 - July 12, 2007 Five years have passed. It’s sad to walk the road alone Instead of side by side But to all there comes a moment When the ways of life divide You gave me years of happiness Then came the sorrow and tears But you left me beautiful memories I will treasure through the years Always remembered & miss you Your wife Dorothy and all the family

In Memoriam IN OUR HEARTS Howard Glenn Boettger 1932 - July 8th 1996

All children ages 5 – 12 are invited to attend Summer Vacation Bible School at Lakeview Christian School July 16 to July 20 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. For information or directions call Cameron at 403-740-9512. Looking Forward to Seeing You There!

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EVENING JANITOR HELP REQUIRED Must be highly motivated, mature, able to work on your own. Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license bondable. Great for student to make extra money for college. No weekends. Fax resume to 403-742-1414 or phone Fern 403-742-1191

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Administrative Assistant Required Carillion Canada Inc. requires Administrative Assistant in the Stettler Highway Maintenance Sector Requirement: Minimum 3 years in an office environment, excellent time management skills, ability to multi task and deal with multiple deadlines, Microsoft Office skills. Fax resumes along with references to: (780) 632-7093 or email to dweremey@carillionalberta.ca

Oilfield

800 Service Rig

Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd. is seeking qualified candidates to fill Floorhand, Derrickhand and Driller positions. These positions are locally based. Applicants must have all necessary valid tickets for the position applied for. Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary & benefits package along with a steady work schedule. Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: hr@bearspawpet.com Fax: 403-258-3197 Or mail to: Ste. 5309, 333 - 96 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T3K 0S3

Professionals

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We are looking for a Attention Dental Manager. This is a Experienced Gas fulltime position in Red D e e r f o r a m u l t i c l i n i c and Utility Workers Skocdopole office. Previous dental and office Construction Ltd management experience is is now accepting resumes a must. for Must be highly organized, Equipment Operators detail-oriented and great (rubber tired hoe,mini time management capaexcavators,trenchers , bilities. Have the ability to trac hoe) and deal with stressful situaLABOURERS. tions, and provide work Preference will be given leadership, guidance and to those applicants with motivation to staff. If your organized, efficient applicable tickets and preand personable, then this vious gas utility experience may be the opportunity for Valid drivers license and abstract a must. Must be you. willing to travel province Please forward resume to wide. Fax resumes to debms@shaw.ca 403-746-3330 or e-mail to hr@skocdopole.com

TELL it all! Tell it well! Make Oilfield your ads sell for you by giving full description of goods or ZUBAR Production services offered. Include Services prices and terms. Phone 1-877-223-3311 for a friendly is currently taking resumes for experienced ad taker. Assistant Operators. Must have all valid tickets. Email resume to: rdzubaroffice@telus.net

Janitorial

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EXPERIENCED CAT & HOE OPERATORS required for oilfield construction with well maintained equipment. Competitive salary & safety tickets required. Fax resume 780-778-2444

HSET Coordinator

Qualifications Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d * CRSP or equivalent * 2-5 years work experience as a HSE practitioner * Valid Drivers License

Looking for a great place to grow with a leading company!! Please contact us by: Fax: (403)340-0886 Email: jrempel@ cathedralenergyservices. com For full detail on this position, Please log onto our website: www. cathedralenergyservices. com

Professional Drivers for Field Based Equipment Wanted Duties and responsibilities include the following: *Safely driving and spotting mobile/semi-permanent equipment in a field operations setting * Onsite locating and rigging in of mobile Oil & Gas tractor/trailer units * Performing minor regular and preventative maintenance on Fleet vehicles The successful candidate should possess the following skills and attributes: *Oil & Gas background *Mechanical & technical aptitude *Clean/current 5 year driver abstract *Proficient with National Safety Code Pre-trip and en-route inspections *Experience transporting hazardous products or dangerous goods *Ability to perform emergency roadside repairs *All Oil & Gas industry safety tickets *Class 1 drivers license required *Experience and under standing of Micro Soft Word, Excel, and email Email resume to nicole@ amperageenergy.com or by fax to 403-932-4276 with a current/clean 5 year drivers abstract & safety tickets. www.amperageenergy. com Voltage Wireline Inc. is seeking an Electronic Technologist The successful candidate: - Completes preventative maintenance on downhole wireline tools by following standardized procedures. - Troubleshoot and repair of electronic components, parts, switches, panels, electronic equipment, and systems. - The physical ability to immediately respond to emergency situations. - The successful candidate will be required to participate in the on-call rotation. - Formal completion of 2 year diploma in Electronic Technology - Mechanically inclined - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Please send resumes to jvalliere@voltagewireline. com

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Field / Business Administration Assistant (Full-time) Battle River Research Group Are you someone that has ofďŹ ce skills and also likes to work outside? The Battle River Research Group (BRRG) may have the perfect opportunity for you. The BRRG is a non-proďŹ t agricultural research society based in Forestburg, AB. BRRG does small plot research and ďŹ eld scale research trial, we also put on a number of extension event during the year which can include workshop, seminars and tours. We are committed to improving management practices, supporting environmental stewardship and demonstrating techniques to increase the proďŹ tability of grain, forage and livestock producer in east central Alberta. We require a full time staff person for an agriculture ďŹ eld research technician combined with business administration duties. Approximately 60â&#x20AC;&#x201D;40 % of the time will be spent on the ďŹ eld related activities and 40â&#x20AC;&#x201D;60% on the administration portion of the job (dependant on time of year). Field Research Technician responsibilities would include: â&#x20AC;˘ Assisting in seeding, managing and harvesting of research plots. â&#x20AC;˘ Crop surveys and other research related duties. â&#x20AC;˘ Helping in supervision and training of summer staff. â&#x20AC;˘ Other duties include, shop, yard and equipment maintenance. Level of responsibilities would depend on education and/or experience. Business Administration responsibilities would include: â&#x20AC;˘ Helping in supervision and training of summer staff. â&#x20AC;˘ Assisting with funding applications. â&#x20AC;˘ Assist with communication with the board of directors, local counties, members and other partners. â&#x20AC;˘ Maintenance of records. â&#x20AC;˘ Bookkeeping/Accounting. â&#x20AC;˘ Assisting with correspondence and newsletters. Skills/Competencies â&#x20AC;˘ The ability to work as a member of a team and unsupervised. â&#x20AC;˘ Self-motivated, and organized. â&#x20AC;˘ Committed to quality and getting the job done. â&#x20AC;˘ Experience using Microsoft OfďŹ ce Suite of programs. â&#x20AC;˘ Experience using small equipment and hand-tools would be a beneďŹ t. â&#x20AC;˘ An understanding of account principals and/or experience in bookkeeping and payroll would be highly beneďŹ cial. Experience and/or education in an agriculture related ďŹ eld would be beneďŹ cial as well as experience in Simply Accounting Start Date: preferably September 2012 For more information about BRRG visit www.areca.ab.ca/members/brrghome.html Wage dependant on experience Please send your resume by July 20, 2012 to: Alvin Eyolfson, Manager, BRRG Box 339, Forestburg, AB T0B 1N0 Email: brrgmgr@cciwireless.ca

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Oilfield

Central Alberta Agricultural dealership requires a

Heavyduty/Ag apprentice mechanic Looking for the small town atmosphere with all the amenities? This is the place for you! We are close to major centres and located in a very busy agricultural area. Send resume to Heinz Stalder via email heinzstalder@rimbeyimplements.ca or fax 403-843-3430

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PROF E S S I ONALACCOUNT ANT SL L P Accounting Technician Required Small growing CA firm located in Stettler, Alberta is looking for an accounting technician to start as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing working papers, financial statements, corporate and personal tax returns. Please email your resume to kendra@gchap.ca or fax to (403) 742-0560.

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FULL TIME POSITIONS Drop off resumes to: 4617 - 59 St., Hwy. 12 Stettler

Super 8 - Stettler is accepting applications for

HOUSEKEEPERS We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated, responsible, mature and can work individually. We offer competitive wages, benefits and career advancement within our Company. Please respond to: email: gm@super8stettler.com fax: 403-742-1363 in person: 5720 - 44 Ave.

Sales & Distributors

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SAVANNA Well Servicing is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our growing company. The following opportunities are available in Alberta and Saskatchewan as well as long term local work.

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830 Inside Sales, Quotations & Actuation Professional M.A. Stewart & Sons Ltd.

An International valve and fitting company headquartered in Surrey,Â BC has an immediate opening in our Edmonton branch location for a SO006678 qualified Inside Sales, Quotations and Actuation Professional to our growing team. Full-time.

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MRC - MidďŹ eld Are you looking for that career with endless opportunities? A career that gives the tools to be successful in every aspect of your life? Maybe MRC is the answer youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been looking for. We are now accepting applications for Outside Sales Reps in our Stettler location. Here is what we offer: â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Competitive wages

Savanna offers competitive rates and a comprehensive benefits package effective on your first day of work. Submit your resume : Include Industry certificate and driver`s license Online: http: //savanna. appone.com Email: savannacareers@ savannaenergy.com CALL US: 780-434-6064 SUREPOINT GROUP Provides a complete range of services to the upstream oil and gas industry. Our RED DEER Location is looking for Instrument Technicians and Electricians of all Apprentice Levels! We offer: - Competitive wages - Comprehensive Group Benefits - Outstanding Safety Program. It is our job to ensure we all go home SAFE EVERY DAY Please forward resumes to careers@surepoint.ca or FAX: (780) 830-5115. Visit our website: www. surepoint.ca VALVE TECHNICIAN/ SHOP ASSISTANTS ISOLATION EQUIPMENT SERVICES INC. an expanding Oil Service Company is willing to train the right candidates as valve technicians and/or shop assistants in its fast & mechanical environment. Duties include but not limited to the following: - Assembling and repairing control valves/frac heads - Calibration, testing and troubleshooting of valves as well as measurement and valve related instruments - Disassembly, cleanup and evaluation of parts - Signing and documenting date compliance sheets - Pressure testing processes with experience, will train - Forklift experience/loader experience, will train - Must be 18 years of age or older to apply - Must supply driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract Benefits: - Excellent hourly wage - Lucrative Safety Bonus and Christmas bonus - Excellent benefit plan - Retirement plan Fax or email your resume and driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract to: Fax: (403) 347-3406 Email: l.enzie@ isolationequipment.com or drop by #239-37428 RR273 Clearview Industrial, Red Deer County

WE ARE SEEKING MOTIVATED HARD WORKING PERSONNEL TO PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICE TO THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRIES The following positions are available

* BED TRUCK DRIVERS * SWAMPERS * PICKER OPERATOR * WINCH TRACTOR DRIVERS Please submit your resume, current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract (5 year) and current safety certificates. Competitive wages with benefit and salary options available. Email: scornell@completeenergy.ca Fax: 403-887-4750

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We would like to thank all those who apply. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Full BeneďŹ ts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; RRSP Programs Please send all resumes ATTN: Trey Quance to the following sources or simply drop by our ofďŹ ce with your resumĂŠ. We are located 1/2 a mile East of Stettler on Hwy. 12. Email: trey.quance@mrcmidďŹ eld.com Fax: 403-742-6122

WGPSN IS CURRENTLY SEEKING experienced individuals for positions in the operation of gas compression facilities in Northern Alberta. Must be thoroughly familiar with all facets related to these operations. Must be capable of working with minimal supervision while adhering to high safety and work ethic standards. Shifts are typically 8 days on and 6 days off or 15 day on and 13 days off and require residing in camp environment. Please submit resumes complete with references to; emil.kucheruk @woodgroup.com.

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ALSTAR is a long standing and quickly growing Gas & Oilfield Construction Company and is looking to fill the following position:

Human Resources Coordinator

Successful candidate will be required to relocate to Hinton, Alberta For complete Job Description & Application Form, please go to our website www.alstaroilfield.com Please Quote Job #61719 JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free. Visit: www.awna.com/ resumes_add.php.

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Sales & Distributors

830

Alberta Sport & Import Ltd. require an experienced sales consultant. Knowledge of high end vehicles and finance would be an asset. We offer Company Benefits and flexible work schedule. Apply in person to 7620 Gaetz Ave. or fax your resume to 403-347-9551, email to rjacobson@ albertasportandimport.com

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Trades

ACTION PLUMBING & EXCAVATING, Stettler, Alberta seeking Labourers, Plumbers & Sheet Metal Workers. Full benefit package and RRSP Plan. Fax resume 403-742-1826

DSM INC.

looking for laborers, in the Innisfail area. Salary is $14.30/hr. Fax resume to: 403-314-0676.

Trades

850

AN ALBERTA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051

BLUE GRASS SOD FARMS requires full-time heavy duty journeyman mechanic. Experience managing people, parts and equipment. $31-$40/hour with benefits. Reply bluesod@explornet.com or fax 403-342-7488.

Trades

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BLUERIDGE LUMBER INC. looking for a 3rd & 4th Class power engineer to operate thermal liquid heating system. Excellent compensation and benefits Submit resume to: Box 87, Blue Ridge, AB, T0E 0B0. Email: jeff.victor@westfraser.com New Holland dealer in Stettler is now accepting applications for Agricultural Technicians or Journeyman/Heavy Duty mechanics with ag experience. We offer year round employment, hourly salary from $25 to $32.50 depending on qualifications, excellent benefits and a positive, friendly team oriented work environment. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a successful growing organization, then forward your resume to: Bill’s Farm Supplies, Attn: Tracey, Box 1325, Stettler, AB, T0C 2L0, fax 403-742-1282, email to: billfarm@telusplanet.net

850

Trades

Stettler G.M is looking for an individual seeking employment in the automotive trade. No experience required, although mechanical knowledge would be beneficial. This individual would be required to work 8:00-5:00 Monday – Friday and the occasional Saturday from 9:00-3:00. Day to day tasks will involve oil changes, tire installation, shop maintenance, etc.

Trades

850

Truckers/ Drivers

Mechanics – Journeyman and Apprentices Flomax Compression Ltd. is looking to hire Journeyman and/or Apprentice mechanics in the following trades: heavy equipment technician, millwright and automotive mechanic. The primary role of these positions is to: Install, repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain natural gas engines and compressors at client locations. Maintain a safe and clean working environment. Keep appropriate and accurate records. Be willing to work overtime when required. Qualifications Journeyman Hold Journeyman certificate. Good coordination, mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity are important for workers in this occupation. Valid Driver’s Licence. Ability to work independently with minimal direction. Ability to mentor apprentice mechanics. Apprentice Registered as an apprentice mechanic. Good coordination, mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity are important for workers in this occupation. Valid Driver’s Licence.

Business Opportunities

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CASE IH EQUIPMENT DEALER IN STETTLER is now accepting applications for

Employment Opportunity

3rd and 4th year Apprentices or Journeyman / Heavy Duty Mechanics

CRUDE SERVICES INC. is now hiring

with Ag experience. We offer year round employment, exemplary benefits package, competitive pay scale and continuous professional training in a positive, friendly team oriented work environment. If you have a great attitude and integrity, Future Ag Inc is offering you an exciting career opportunity.

Class 1 Drivers

to transport dangerous goods. Please fax resumes to 403-742-4181, email to job jobs@crudeservices.ca or call the office at 403-742-4189.

To apply, forward your resume to: Future Ag Inc. Attn: Markus Stadelmann Box 1510 Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 Fax to (403) 742-5626 Email to markuss@futureag.ca EXPERIENCED repair person or HD Mechanic to work in Clive area shop. Exp. working on highway tractors and trailers, Class 3 an asset. We offer an 8:30-5 work day. All tools supplied. Health and dental benefits. Fax resume to 1-855-784-2330 or call 1-877-787-2501

Full Time Fuel Delivery Truck Driver

REINBOLD PETROLEUM LTD. UFA STETTLER AGENCY

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Apply online! iheschool.com. 1-866-399-3853.

Benefit package. Experience an asset. Drop off resume to: 7007A - 50 Avenue OR Fax to 742-1008 OR Mail to: Box 1676, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 Position to start immediately.

Tornado Hydrovacs, a division of Petrofield Industries is accepting resumes for: Assembly Department: Industrial Painters, Electrical Technicians; Welders (Journeyman or Apprentice); and Labourers. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with advancement for motivated individuals, and an excellent benefit package. Please forward resume to hr@ petrofield.com or Fax 403 742-1905

Truckers/ Drivers

860

A&B PIPELINERS in Athabasca is accepting resumes for Class 1 Truck Drivers with experience loading/unloading equipment, jeep, booster, low bed and wheeler. Visit http:// www.abpipeliners.com for more details and other employment opportunities. Send resumes to: Fax 403-265-0922: Email hr@abpipeliners.com. BUSY CENTRAL AB company req’s exp’d. Class 1 drivers to pull decks. Assigned truck, exc. wages and benefits pkg. Paid extras. Family orientated. Resume and abstract fax to 403-784-2330 or call 1-877-787-2501 Mon,. - Fri,. 8 a m to 6 pm

We are pleased to offer the successful candidates attractive wages, a comprehensive benefit package and excellent opportunities for professional growth.

NEEDED IMMEDIATELY: 1 Class 1 Driver, 1 Loader Operator/Crusher experience would be an asset. Contact Brian 780-842-5229; Fax resume 780-842-5245; fitzagg@gmail.com

Apply today in person or send resumes to AmandaS@flomaxcompression.com or via fax 403-823-9923 Attention: Amanda.

Trades

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Tornado Combustion Technologies Inc. A strong and growing design/manufacturing company providing combustion-related products, including arrestors, ﬂare stacks, thermal oxidizers and customdesigned equipment.

JOURNEYMEN WELDERS REQUIRED FOR RURAL LOCATION NE OF STETTLER, ALBERTA Tornado Combustion Technologies Inc. offers fulltime employment in a stable position supporting the fabrication of technical products sold worldwide. We invite you to join our team of highly skilled tradesmen, who work in a goal-oriented, team atmosphere. Salary, proﬁt-sharing incentive and beneﬁts package.

SUBMIT YOUR RESUME FOR REVIEW TO hr@tornadotech.com

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BE YOUR OWN BOSS and make money by the loads! Open a MAYTAG equipped LAUNDRY store. We’ll help you get started. Commercial Laundry Distributors 1-800-663-2646. OFFERING 18% interest for 1 year loan. Established 5 year old rural manufacturing company seeking $5,000 to $100,000 in growth funding. Call Cliff at 403-335-8654.

Misc. Help

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ADULT UPGRADING

Alberta Government Funded Programs Student Funding Available! * GED Preparation * Trades Entrance Exam Preparation * Women in the Trades

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GENERAL LABORER Competitive wages and benefits package. E-mail resume: info@prolineinc.ca

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Inquiries can be made to the Stettler G.M service department manager, Jim MacDougall. Resumes accepted until July 18th.

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Town of Stettler EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CARETAKER REQUIRED The Town of Stettler will consider the expression of interest from individuals qualified in providing contract caretaker services for the Stettler Community Hall located at 5101 - 46 Avenue. This fully updated hall has central vacuum and an automated floor scrubber. Interested persons may pick up a copy of contract from Parks and Leisure Services. Please submit resume to Lee Penner at spls@telusplanet.net or 6202 - 44 Avenue, Stettler.

MAINTENANCE MILLWRIGHT

Rahr Malting Canada Ltd., a leading manufacturer of Brewer’s Malt, is now accepting applications for a full time Millwright position. The position includes maintenance inspections, lubes, PM’s and repairs to all types of equipment in order to maintain the safe operation and fulfill production requirements of Rahr Malting. The position is rated under the Heavy Job classification. Applications must have a valid trade certificate for work in Alberta. This position will work in co-ordination with the Operations group and is accountable to the Maintenance Supervisor. Experience in manufacturing or factory environment is preferred. Application Closing Date: August 3, 2012 Applicants should include a resume and apply in writing to: Rahr Malting Canada Ltd. Attention: Human Resources Box 113, Alix, Alberta T0C 0B0 Fax: 403-747-2660 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

MAINTENANCE WORKERS Full-time, Part Time and Casual

HEART HAVEN, PARAGON PLACE AND WILLOW CREEK LODGE • The County of Stettler Housing Authority is a not-for-profit organization which provides affordable housing for seniors and families in Stettler, Alberta and the surrounding area. • We are seeking Maintenance Workers to work in our seniors’ lodges as well as community and affordable housing. • The ideal candidate will be a strong team player who has at least two year’s experience in the general and preventative maintenance of both industrial and domestic buildings and grounds. • We are looking for someone with analytic, organization, and communication skills and with experience in safety, fire and security systems. • We require a Class 5 Driver’s License and be able to produce a Criminal Record Check. • Must be available for “On Call” on a rotation basis with other Maintenance Workers. • Wages and benefits according to our Collective Agreement with CUPE. • This is a rewarding position with the opportunity to help the seniors in our communities. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Human Resources at 403.742.9220 or fax in a resume to 403.742.9221 or email to hhaven1@telus.net Please submit your resume by 4:00 P.M. July 31, 2012. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940

Auctions

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ANNUAL AUCTION SALE for Yellowknife Diamond Mines, other local consigners & estate sale for Norpro Construction. Saturday, July 21st, Tlicho Quarry, Yellowknife, NWT. Internet bidding available; www.rainbowauctions.ca; 780-968-1000. ANTIQUE & COLLECTABLE AUTO AUCTION & OUR REGULAR CONSIGNMENT SALE two containers sold by storage war concept. Saturday, July 14th, Stony Plain, Alberta. Internet bidding available; www.rainbowauctions.ca; 780-968-1000. BUD HAYNES PREMIER FIREARMS AUCTION. Saturday, August 18, 9 a.m., Bay 5, 7429-49 Ave. Red Deer. Over 650 lots, Tom Johnson Collection, Pictorial catalogue. July 10, $25 s/h Phone 403-347-5855; www.budhaynesauctions.com

Building Supplies

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METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices! 36” Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft. 40 Year Warranty. ALTA-WIDE Builders Supplies 1-888-263-8254.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE

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Advertisers in the showcase section maintain Real Estate offices in Stettler, are members of the Red Deer & District Real Estate Board Co-op Ltd., and all offer full multiple listing services.

What to look for when choosing outdoor furniture Outdoor entertaining areas have always been popular among homeowners. The ability to entertain friends and family or simply relax by yourself is something homeowners cherish, particularly during the warm weather seasons. Finding the right furniture to match your outdoor area, be it a deck, patio or poolside lounging area, is essential to making the most of this special area of the home. When shopping for outdoor furniture, consider the following. * Weight: Unlike furniture inside the home, outdoor furniture will be moved around

quite frequently, such as to protect it from inclement weather or changing seasons. As a result, the weight of the furniture bears importance. While you don’t want furniture that’s too lightweight and will blow away any time a strong gust of wind comes along, it’s a good idea to choose furniture that isn’t too heavy. This makes it easier to move should a storm suddenly appear and it won’t require the entire household to help move the furniture into and out of the garage when inclement weather arrives. * Comfort: The whole idea behind an outdoor

entertaining area is to have a relaxing place to spend time outside. So be sure to choose furniture that’s comfortable and can handle the elements. Metal furniture, for example, might be durable, but such furniture can also get very hot if out in the sun. * Versatility: Many homeowners enjoy changing their home’s interior decor from time to time, and it can be just as enjoyable to do the same to a home’s exterior decor. That said, look for furniture that can be accented with a variety of accessories, so you can change the

Candor Realty Ltd.

look of your outdoor entertaining area easily. * Protection: Protecting exterior furniture from the elements should be a priority. When

Ph. 403-742-4424 Fran Snowden

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Garage for Dad, Yard for Kids and Updated house for Mom.

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Helping You Make Informed Decisions Serving Stettler and Central Alberta

3.04 ACRES located just 15 minutes from Stettler. Very well looked after 3 bdrm mobile that has an addition and many recent upgrades. Horse shelter, shed, double detached garage and much more. $330,000.

Good rental property or ideal home if you are just starting out. 2 bdrm/1 bath, main floor laundry and single car garage. Close to Wal Mart and Mall. $116,000.

quite expensive, so you might want to consider more generic furniture that comes with standard protective coverings to make it more affordable.

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You won’t find a more beautiful acreage anywhere. Private setting with awesome landscaping. Lovely 4 bdrm home, oversized garage, quonset and so much more. $525,000.

shopping for outdoor furniture, figure out if protective covering is available or if it will need to be custom made. The latter alternative can be

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REDUCED Three lots in Red Willow, only minutes from Buffalo Lake. Two bay heated shop.

Scenic lot, peaceful view, lots of storage areas and cupboards. Affordable. This 1700 sq. ft. Bi-Level home has 3 bdrms and 2 baths, a deluxe kitchen with granite counter tops and vaulted ceilings. Attached double garage, corner lot and fenced. $347,000.

Locally owned & operated

3.16 ACRES just 10 minutes from Stettler. Spacious 4 bdrm Bi-Level home with large kitchen, sun room and a walk-out deck. Beautiful landscaping. Perfect place to raise your family. $375,000.

Gwen Lee Lynn Engel

This well kept 3 bdrm/2 bath bungalow has had many recent upgrades. Perfect home for seniors or small family. Garage, garden spot and fenced for privacy. Only $139,000.

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www.suttonlandmarkrealty.com 5010 - 50 Street, Stettler

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High and dry. Raised bungalow on a large treed lot. Covered deck. Fenced yard. Paved driveway. Gardener’s dream. $194,900.

Right downtown. Beautifully restored 2 storey. Original hardwood. Covered veranda. Claw foot tub. $204,900. Call now!

JAMES DADENSKY

Affordable and nice. Clean 2005 16 ft. mobile on own lot. Well fenced. Ideal retirement or starter home. Only $159,900. Call today!

Here’s an Excellent home for Seniors! 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, main floor laundry, attached single garage, enclosed sunroom, all in a quiet and friendly neighbourhood so close to downtown! #CA327171. $229,900.

Owner says “Sell.” This double wide mobile home features 3 bdrms, 2 bath, large ensuite, air-conditioning. Quick Possession! #CA319745. $34,900.

Lake Front Property - YEAR ROUND HOME! Quiet and private place to reflect, paint, read and enjoy the serenity this home offers. This 1 bedroom 1 bath home offers a gorgeous view of the lake from the studio room. The large lot extends up the hil providing a panoramic view where there’s a great spot to build your dream home. #CA324768.

2 Storey Executive Home - Features 3 bdrms, 3 baths, spacious living room & kitchen. Cozy family room with gas fireplace. Large deck overlooking private & spacious back yard. Quick Possession. #CA324270. $359,900.

Sheer Elegance…Magnificent two-storey, located in a private cul-de-sac in Grandview. Exquisite architectural detailing with exotic bamboo flooring, cathedral ceilings, open floor plan. sensuous master bathroom,. So many great features to look at! This is a “Must See. #CA312313. $479,000.

YEAR ROUND! Buffalo Sands. 2 bdrm furnished cottage, open concept floor plan, sun kitchen, loft bdrm and air conditioning. Boat slip included. #CA309012. $289,000.

Immaculate Home! This family home features 5 bdrms, 3 bath, 11’ x 28’ patio deck overlooking the fenced yard with RV parking. Huge basement family room with sound surround equipment incl. Immediate Possession! Don’t wait. #CA325271. $359,900.

2 Storey Executive home - Unique home on large lot, 5 bdrms, 5 baths, 2 garages. Spacious private backyard with meticulous landscaping. A Must See! #CA321406.

“LAKEFRONT Cottage” at Rochon Sands features 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, relaxing deck overlooking the bay, private outdoor kitchen, outdoor shower, hardwood flooring and all new vinyl windows. Rest and Relaxation awaits you! #CA324054.

Wow! This 6 bdrm, 2 bath home is an excellent opportunity for the first time buyers or a growing family! Spacious family room, large kitchen, private back yard, 1120 sq. ft. Come take a look today! #CA323673. $224,900.

Large acreage with subdivision potential. 107 acres with 3 bdrm bungalow, garage, shop/shed. Hay, pasture lease revenue. Big Valley. #CA315451. $399,500.

Lake Front Property - YEAR ROUND HOME. Gorgeous view of the Lake, 2 storey year round, heated garage. Quality Built. A “Gem” to be discovered! Rochon Sands. #CA309922.

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Great for entertaining! Huge kitchen. Large deck. Hot tub. Fireplace. Games room. Across from the golf course. Just $259,900. Don’t wait.

Good revenue property. Up and down suites all rented. Garage. A few upgrades including the furnace. $149,500.

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Seniors! One block off Main Street. Beautiful condo with double garage. All on one level. Built in 2007. $239,000.

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4701 - 50 STREET, STETTLER

ROYAL LEPAGE

CENTRAL LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Doug Roberts Broker/Owner

Jill Fisher Associate/Owner

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4807 - 54 Street

4 bdrm., 2 storey. $272,900.

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4208 - 68 Street

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4 bdrm. bungalow. $367,500.

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6601 - 41 Avenue

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6709 - 40 Avenue

4 bdrm. bungalow. $359,000.

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CA317460 Clean and tidy 2 bdrm., 1 bath on large lot. $142,000. Call Wade.

BIG VALLEY JAMBOREE

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9.12 acres with a home 15 min all pavement south of Stettler. $495,000. Call Wade.

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CA319970

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STEEL BUILDING - Huge clearance sale! 20x24 $4,658 25x28 $5,295 30x40 $7,790 32x54 $10,600 40x58 $14,895 47x78 $19,838 One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca

Event Tickets

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UFC-149 TICKETS exclusively for fans in rural Alberta only. Saturday, July 21, Calgary. Upper deck, lower deck or floor tickets available starting at $199 each including courier delivery. Call David from Just Tickets 1-800-909-3274.

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set of speakers, hitch. For information or viewing call 403-742-6672

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Drafting & Design

403-742-2395

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OPERATORS ASSISTANT (Swamper) Company will provide paid training, competitive wages and great benefits in a drug free environment with opportunities to advance. Benefit program includes medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and an RRSP plan.

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Automotive

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Financial

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BRYON D. BALTIMORE of McCuaig Desrochers

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Comprehensive eye 2401 Toronto Dominion Sq. health and vision exams Edmonton Centre Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z1 Top quality frames, Telephone: 780-426-4660 lenses and contacts Fax: 780-426-0982 Treatment of eye disease, injuries and surgical co-management Legal

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Dr. E. LYNES Chiropractor 4719 - 49 St. Stettler, Alberta One block East of Scotia Bank

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For Rent #3000 - #3200

Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210

Acreages/Farms ..............3010 Houses/Duplexes ............3020 Condos/Townhouses........3030 Manufactured Homes ......3040 Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050 Suites ..............................3060 Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070 Roommates Wanted ........3080 Rooms for Rent................3090 Motels/Hotels ..................3100 Offices ..............................3110 Stores/Commercial ..........3120 Industrial ..........................3130 Warehouse Space............3140 Garage Space..................3150 Storage Space ................3160 Land ................................3170 Pasture ............................3180 Mobile Lot ........................3190 Misc. for Rent ..................3200

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2080

BRUCE’S Bale Hauling Self loading/unloading. 17 or 34 bale loads. 403-391-8252, 747-2223

2100

Livestock

4 TWO yr. old Black Angus bulls, low birth rates, suitable for heifers, reg’d. 403-742-4373

BULLS FOR SALE - Herefords, mostly de-horned, great selection including Sure Fire Heifer bulls. Dependable, maternal genetics, selected for 38 years. We deliver. www.bretonwestherefords.com 780-696-3878

2140

Horses

PONY for sale - stunningly beautiful 4 year old Welsh - Morgan mare.13-1 hands. Has lots of ground work,no saddle work as yet. Would make a jumping prospect. Not for beginner. Easy to catch,good with farrier. Call 403-823-5086 or email mayapromise@gmail.com

Horse/Stock Trailers

2170

HORSE and Stock trailer. Parts and repairs. Axles, brakes, drums, bearings, spring, rims, fenders, lights, and wiring. Pick up & delivery avail. HORSE SHOE TRAILER MFG. AND REPAIR. HALKIRK, ALBERTA 403-884-2173 403-430-0504

Pasture/Land Wanted

2180

HAY LAND wanted to rent or crop share. Phone 403-741-2099.

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

WANTED someone to cut and bale 10 acres of good hay. Phone 403-742-4035.

Seeding & Tillage

Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

2 BEDROOM HOUSE IN STETTLER Fenced yard, 5 appliances, $800 + utils. RENTED RENTED

Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190

Houses For Sale

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2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE IN STETTLER $825/mo. plus $825 S.D., n/s, no pets. 403-742-1725.

Suites

3060

L A R G E One & Two BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT No pets Phone Ellen at

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LAKESIDE CABIN & SHOP *Tillicum Beach, $98,000 * Meeting Creek hilllside , 6.2 acres, $103,500. * Buffalo lake /Bashaw, Serviced 2 acres & shop. $99,000 * Meeting Creek, 3 houses, dble. garage, 3 lots, $300,000. Wayne @ Sutton 403-318-9114

Penhold - 4 bdrm bi-level, fully finished, fenced yd, decks, 24’x26’ heated det. garage, fluorescent lighting, storage shed, RV parking. Near school. Seller related to Realtor. $285,900 Colleen Watson (Associate Broker) Realty Executives Apex (403)443-0509 VIBRANT ADULT Community coming soon to Sylvan Lake. Call Lorraine 403-896-3553 www.brightwaterliving.ca

Condos/ Townhouses

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Household, furniture, business records, etc. Various sizes. Protected by security alarm and fenced and lighted perimeter. Owner: Reg and Darlene Hunter. (403)740-9283 or 403-742-3153.

Manufactured Homes

4090

ARDON HOMES - Manufactured 16 X 76 show home, priced to sell. Available for quick possession. Come visit us north of Sherwood Park on Hwy 16 to view our homes. 780-801-1166 or www.ardonhomes.com. JANDEL HOMES 20’ X 76’ manufactured homes starting from $109,500. Packed with amenities including fridge, stove, dishwasher and venetian blinds. Alberta’s best value since 1974; www.jandelhomes.com. SUMMER SIZZLER SALE! All 2011 stock hugely reduced for immediate delivery. Compare and call us last! Best prices, best Canadian-Built (SRI) quality, best service! Dynamic Modular; 1-877-341-4422: www.dynamicmodular.ca THREE BUILDERS, one stop! United Homes Canada and Grandview Modular invite you to view our showhomes today! 1-800-461-7632 or 1-877-945-1272. We take pride in our service!

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Transportation #5000-5300 Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300

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COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP 403-742-2337 (parents who have lost a child[ren])

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS 403-742-4059

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NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Hot Line 403-342-1444

Holiday Trailers

5120

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SUMMER VILLAGE OF WHITE SANDS PUBLIC NOTICE

STETTLER & AREA ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY SOCIETY (STABIS) For more information phone 403-742-6456

STETTLER & DISTRICT FOOD BANK SOCIETY Kathy Willis - 403-742-4567 Elaine Williams - 403-742-2745 4820 - 51 Street

STETTLER CITIZENS ON PATROL RCMP office 403-742-3382 www.stettlercop.org

STETTLER HANDIBUS 403-742-5858

STETTLER HEALTH EMERGENCY LINE PROGRAM 403-742-2337

STETTLER PEOPLE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS 403-742-2337

2012 ASSESSMENT NOTICES AND TAX ROLL Summer Village of White Sands, Province of Alberta

STETTLER READ & WRITE OFFICE 403-742-2999

Notice is hereby given that the Combined Assessment and Tax Notices have been mailed to all property owners. The assessment roll is open to inspection at the Town Of¿ce located at 5031 - 50 Street, Stettler, AB and any person may inspect the assessment roll during regular business hours. An assessed person or taxpayer wishing to make a complaint about any assessment or tax must do so in accordance with relevant provisions under the Municipal Government Act and Regulations. There is no right to make a complaint about any tax rate. A complaint must be in writing and in the form prescribed in the Regulations. The prescribed complaint form is available by contacting the Town of Stettler Of¿ce. Complaint forms must be accompanied by a fee of $50.00/property and MUST be received at the Town of Stettler Of¿ce before August 24, 2012 at 4:30 pm Dated this 11th day of July, 2012. Greg Switenky, Chief Administrative Of¿cer Box 119, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Grace – 403-742-0681 Vivian – 403-742-3935

VICTIM SERVICE 403-741-7841 CONFUSED? GETTING THE RUN AROUND? CONTACT YOUR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL CENTRE Residents of Stettler and the surrounding area now have access to this free and confidential service. It provides information and referral on social agencies, government services, clubs and organizations, to best suit the caller’s need.

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Buy it. Buffalo Lake South Shore Growth Node Statutory Plan Notice is hereby given of a public open house hosted by the County of Stettler No. 6, the Summer Village of Rochon Sands and the Summer Village of White Sands, on Saturday, July 14 at 10 a.m. at the Summer Village of Rochon Sands Community Hall, Rochon Sands. The open house is for the proposed Buffalo Lake South Shore Inter-municipal Development Plan between the three municipalities. At the open house the Planning Committee will present land use concepts that include residential density and transportation options, as well as a perspective on conservation design principles and public lake access After the presentation the public, landowners and stakeholder groups such as community associations, lake interest groupsm recreation boards and hall associations will have an opportunity to present their thoughts and comments, ask questions for clarification and generally engage in a structured conversation with the Planning Committee. It is our hope that input received at this open house will enable the Planning Committee to prioritize the options before moving forward to developing a draft plan. You are hereby invited to attend the workshop. If you wish to review the background report prior to the workshop, please visit www.stettlercounty.ca or contact Jacinta Donovan (403742-4441 or jdonovan@tettlercounty.ca) to request that PDF version of the report be sent to you by email. If you have questions prior to the workshop, please do not hesitate to contact Johan van der Bank at the County of Stettler No. 6 (at 403-742-4441 or jvanderbank@stettlercounty.ca), who in this particular project represents all three municipalities represented on the Planning Committee.

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4300

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Farms & Acreages

3160

FARMYARD CLEAN-UP. Scrap farm machinery and vehicles, yard clean-up of metal. We pay cash for large amounts. 780-914-7560.

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CONDOS FOR SALE

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Open Houses

5190

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4050

NEW One & Two bedroom condos in Stettler. Air conditioning. Free util. except. power, 3 appl. incl. Barb 403-742-0759 or 403-741-9325

3120

23 ACRES

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4040

A D U LT t o w n h o u s e i n , Ponoka, attached garage, covered deck, fenced yard, 2 blks. to shopping, across from arena, 403-783-3564 403-505-6569

Acreages

Stores/ Commercial

Auto Wreckers

3 LAKE FRONT PROPERTIES: 30 acres (2300 sqft home), $495,000. 37 acres $195,000. & 10 acres $175,000. 1987, 2 STOREY 10 min from Ponoka. IN STETTLER Fishing, swimming & 2,300 sq. ft. total, boating at your back door. finished basement, See welist.com #47984, 6 appliances, 2 car attached #47993, #47994. garage, 2 storage sheds. Call 403-519-6773 $285,000. brettie@platinum.ca 587-877-9237. kijiji 393776133

2 BDRM TOP FLOOR SUITE IN HOUSE IN STETTLER Available in July. Newly reno’d, separate entrance, laundry facilities, storage avail in basement. Close to downtown and schools. $1080/month, all utils. included. DD req, n/s, no pets. 403-740-6645

10X12’ With 5x7 doors. For quads, snowmobiles, furniture, etc. Phone: (403)742-9729 DYMY Oilfield Services

2210

4020

5050

Trucks

2008 FORD SUPER DUTY 350, King Ranch, fully loaded, nav. sunroof, $25,000, 403-597-2244

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Condos/ Townhouses

4050

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Countryside complements old-fashioned wagon ride On Monday, July 2, visitors Philip Stone and his wife Linda were treated to an old-fashioned wagon ride through our lovely Big Valley countryside down to the Mackenzie Crossing with Bill Melnyk. Bill was married to Alberta Romane Stone, daughter of Bessie Romane Stone. Bessie was Philip Stone’s aunt and Alberta is his cousin. Philip and Linda would like to express their wholehearted appreciation for the wonderful hospitality they experienced during their visit. They had waited five years for this ride and it was really worth the wait. Thanks to Bill Melnyk, Jim and Beverly Romane, Joyce Melnyk, Matthew Melnyk, Joseph and Kathryn Melnyk and Warren and Gloria Fukuda’s family. This visit was so fabulous due to all their organizing and preparation. The Stones look forward to visiting with all of them again in the future and welcome everyone to visit with them in Diana, West Virginia. The Big Valley Elks held their last meeting until the fall on June 26 and will be taking a break for the summer. Their next meeting is scheduled for the fourth Tuesday in September. June’s meeting was pre-

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

THE STETTLER INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

ceded by a fine meal of prime rib and salmon done up by Bill and crew. Their lady counterparts, the Royal Purple, joined them and all enjoyed Bill’s excellent cuisine. Thanks again, Bill. Brother Larry Anderson gave an excellent report on the convention that was held in Drumheller this year. Trochu held Canada Day celebrations on July 2 and 11 local Lodge members made the journey to cook the annual pancake breakfast. More than 400 people were served between 8 and 10 a.m., so a lot of effort went into this undertaking. Thanks to all the brothers who attended. A letter from the GER identified a Lodge in New Brunswick that lost their facilities in a major flood and was asking for Lodge assistance. The sum of $200 was voted in to send to their disaster fund. The Lodge members also voted to participate in the Big Valley School

Community Spirit Calendar project that is being put out for 2013. The Club draw was won by visitor Don Fooks, who donated his share to the Children’s Fund. The 200 Club results were: Taylor MacFarlane, Anita Davie, Elly Briggs, and $100 to Brenda Meyer. The Big Valley Elks Inter Lodge Golf Tournament takes place on July 14 at the Big Valley Golf Course, with a 2 p.m. tee-off. Please feel free to join in. Golf carts are needed. There will be prizes and a roast beef supper. For more information, contact any Elks member. The second annual Kastik Cup (the David Kastik Memorial Golf Tournament), which took place this past, hot, hot Saturday, was a sold-out success. Though a lot of water was needed to make it through the day, everyone had a wonderful time. Thanks to all the participants.

Coffee is always fresh Wednesday mornings at the Seniors’ Centre Coffee anyone? The Botha Seniors’ Centre invites everyone to take a break and join them Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for a refreshing cup of coffee. They have a great time there visiting and would like to see everyone come out. Bingo night is next Tuesday, July 17, at 7:15 p.m. Bring your friends and Dabbers and come on out for one exciting evening. These games are held at the Botha Seniors’ Centre, every second Tuesday evening. Hopefully, the weather is good for this coming weekend as the Jackson Family Reunion is happening. We wish you all a great weekend and a fantastic time. Just a reminder that all land taxes are due on July 31, and after that date there will be a penalty, so make sure you get in soon and pay your Botha bill. Please remember that all dog owners or dog-sitters must have all dogs on leases and under control. If anyone has a complaint about dogs running loose, contact the bylaw officer at 1-866-340-2388. The Botha Playground Program is now well on its way. The Program runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. And everyone is having a lot of fun.

Halkirk’s population balloons for village’s ‘party of century’ Hailed as the “party of the century,” Halkirk’s big 100th birthday celebration will go down in the history book as a huge success, thanks to the army of volunteers, young and old, who gave 110 per cent this past weekend and during the last year of planning. Once you live in Halkirk, it’s always home and the people came home. There’s no way we could name who had company — I think everyone did. Let’s just say that I saw an Ontario licence plate, I know there were people here from Saskatchewan, British Columbia and most cities, towns and villages around Alberta. But the prize goes to Cecil Bird from Sydney, Australia, who made a special trip just to be here. The other person from afar was the Ashbachers’ ag exchange student, Malene Scholer, and her mom Mary Ann from Denmark. And we’d like to compliment our guests who left the village as they found it, clean and pretty. Thank-you. On Friday evening, there was a wine and cheese at the bonfire on the bull-a-rama grounds and registration at the hall. Saturday started with a complimentary breakfast dished up by four generations of the Farnalls clan; at 11 a.m., a fantastic parade saluting Halkirk’s 100th birthday with many local and former families represented; at noon, the 4-H kids sold hot dogs provided by ATCO power and the Airey family handed out free ice cream cones; JD Johnson was emcee for the opening ceremonies on Main Street, with speeches from the local dignitaries; Dick Creasey then auctioned off the first 10 copies of Halkirks new history book, Halkirk Home Fires, Volume 2, as well as a Shane Doan sweater. The first edition of the book was purchased by the Chick family. The hall was open for registration with a display of papers and newspaper clippings, as well as a slide show; the mini arena had an awesome model train set up; there was local talent and a sing-a-long at the church; refreshments and displays at the curling rink; the hotel celebrated its 100th year and the old Halkirk store was also open for business; the privately owned elevator was open with displays and refreshments; there were kids’ activities at the school; the seniors’ centre served coffee and cake, had displays and sold the new history books. A huge, delicious, catered buffet with enough food to feed all of our visitors very well was served at the bull-a-rama grounds. The day closed

Plenty of events in camp country Jamie Wahl is running the program this year, so if you have any questions about the program or would like to register your child, please contact her. Children from ages three to 12 are welcome. In September, another exciting event is coming up. It’s called “Raise the Roof” fundraiser. So please stay tuned for more details. The Botha Community Centre is looking for fresh ideas for the Botha recreational facilities, so if you are interested in attending their meetings at the end of summer, contact Lorraine at 403-7423937. Thanks again from the Botha Community Centre.

The storms came in with wind, rain and hail. Now the heat wave has arrived. It’s the season for family reunions. Here are some fun things going on around our neighbourhood: Ol’ MacDonalds Resort has fireworks every long weekend and brings in a band for fun and dancing. Most Saturday nights, the high school band “Intense Reality” plays for the campers at 7:30 p.m. A comedy show is

planned for Aug. 9. Tickets can be purchased at Grandma’s kitchen. Rochon Sands has kids’ crafts each Wednesday at the community hall. Also on Wednesdays, family movie night is at the hall.

Donalda warms up for next celebration By Darlene Tantrum Donalda and District Museum It has been a week since Donalda celebrated the centennial. We are about rested up and ready to start on the next project, which will probably be a Drive-In Movie. I think we will be quiet for a few weeks. The parade for the centennial was well-attended, with more than 1,000 attending. “First Ribbon” goes to the Spruce Coulee Communittee Centre, “Second Ribbon” is awarded to The Norman Family Wagon, “Third Ribbon” goes to John’s Vending, and “Fourth Ribbon” is presented to the Innisfail Pipe Band. Thanks to Diane Conibear and Val Stolee for judging the parade. Thanks to Ray Kneeland as parade marshal and his assistants, Bruce Gartside and John Pearson. It was a job welldone in keeping everything running smoothly. The winners for the “ Donalda has Talent” are: 1. Carly Armstrong; 2. Pam Sherman; 3. Brianne Bloomhagen and Chantelle Ambler; 4. Emily Spelman;

with a family dance and a fabulous display of fireworks. Sunday morning started with a great breakfast, followed by a cowboy church service at the community church. Congratulations to Jim Gonda and Valerie Golby, who were married on June 30 at Pigeon Lake, with an open house and dance at Lakedel Ag Society community hall. The newlyweds will make their home in Castor. Congratulations to Scott and Heather Rowland on the arrival of their first child, a daughter, Amina Grace, born June 28 in Lethbridge and weighing seven pounds and 10 ounces. This is the eighth grandchild for Margret and George Rowland. Congratulations to Cody and Natasha Gonda on the arrival of a seven-pound, seven-ounce baby girl, Felicity Danielle, born July 6 in Red Deer. They also have a two-year-old son, Ryan. Felicity has many grandparents, but the Halkirk grandma is Joann. Sympathy is extended to the family of Tillie Schilling, who passed away on July 3 in Stettler. Tillie and her late husband, Harry, retired to Stettler in 1976. Their story is on Page 539 of Home Fires, Volume 1. The 16th annual Camp Teckla was held at the Stettler gyms this past week, with 154 enthusiastic youngsters in attendance. Leighann Doan-Reimer was, once again, the head coach. We extend birthday wishes to Lennice Wiltse Gamroth, who will celebrate her 80th birthday on July 13. Lennice is one of our former residents who reads Halkirk news online every Wednesday morning. Have a great day, Lennice. Kathy Muncy and her daughter-in-law, Deirdre, returned last Sunday from an eight-day tour to Alaska. Kathy has her daughter-in-law Abby and granddaughter Avery from Midland, Texas, visiting now. Son Keith will be arriving next week in time for their annual fishing trip to Cow Lake, near Rocky.

and 5. Morgan Baker. Congratulations to all. Thanks to Rhonda Mead and Julie Hebbes in heading this event. Winners for the draw at the Show and Shine were Car Engine, Abby Hafso, $500, Lucy Lohr, Patio Set, Gayle Haustien, Fire Bowl, Elaine Williams. This event was well-attended, with 77 cars participating. We would love to see this event return next year. Thanks to Jeff’s Automotive for putting the show together. Birthday greetings go out to Donna Norman, Anita Jackson, Dixie Massey, Adam Murphy, Anne Kotz, Jeanette Schoettler, Karl Sideritsch, Ranier Salmon, T-Jay Lovell, Josh Hillestad, Betty Roadhouse, Brett VandenBrink, Kerri Shepherd, Dillon Meston, Myranda Sherpherd, Vivian Halseth, Henry Reyes and everyone else celebrating a birthday this week.

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Rochon Sands also holds a farmers’ market every Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the hall. The White Sands meetyour-neighbour third annual golf tournament is July 14 for White Sands property owners, friends and family at the Stettler golf course. A public meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday with the County of Stettler, White Sands and Rochon Sands is set for Rochon Sands community hall. Property owners are advised to attend.

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